Property Review Central April 2013

REVIEW LONDON PROPERTY

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Fit for a prince Royal and refurbished

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1 IMMACULATELY PRESENTED FAMILY HOUSE mallord street, sw3 Drawing room ø dining room ø study ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom suite ø 5 further bedrooms (3 en suite) ø separate bathroom ø garden ø 425 sq m (4,578 sq ft) ø EPC=E

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Charles McDowell

Barbara Allen baallen@savills.com

Charles McDowell charles@mcdowellproperties.co.uk

020 7581 5234

020 3551 2545

Price on application Freehold

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1 RECENTLY REFURBISHED HOUSE IN CENTRAL CHELSEA chelsea, sw3 Reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø media room ø 4 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø study/bedroom 5 ø further bathroom ø utility room ø guest cloakroom ø roof terrace ø paved garden ø 187 sq m (2,016 sq ft) ø EPC=D Guide £3.875 million Freehold

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Ashdown Marks

Richard Gutteridge rgutteridge@savills.com

Christopher Colville christopher@ashdownmarks.co.uk

020 7730 0822

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Our advice to clients is a cliché but nonetheless still true and relevant: never underestimate the power of the first impression.

It has been scientifically proven that potential buyers make almost instant, instinctive decisions on whether they like a property or not. This means vendors have to make sure they are doing everything possible to make their property stand out against the competition.

Here are a few basic tips that sound like common sense but often get missed: 1. Clear up the clutter. In all rooms, get rid of anything that is not serving a useful purpose, and store things away that you are not using on a daily basis. This will enable buyers to see as much floor space as possible, making rooms appear as large as they actually are. Cleared surfaces in kitchens are always more appealing, and remember to avoid any trip hazards.

2. Clean, clean, clean. Before any viewing, make sure the property is as clean as possible since nothing will put off a buyer more than a dirty kitchen or bathroom.

If necessary, re-grout and re-mastic bathrooms so they are clean and white.

3. Appeal to the senses. If you can, light candles with delicate scents (nothing too overpowering), play relaxing, chilled music and invest in some lovely fresh flowers or a large bowl of colourful fruit to create a welcoming feel.

4. Make sure the heating is turned on in winter, or the windows and doors are open if it is hot in the summer.

5. Light the way. Make sure all light bulbs are fully functioning throughout the property, and that darker rooms have more artificial light in them. If you have a lot of natural light in a room, pull back the curtains and open shutters and blinds to make sure buyers can see it. Light will always make a room look larger and more appealing, which is extremely important in basement rooms and inner hallways.

• Savills Interior Services (020 7578 9031) offers a complete turnkey service from consultancy to refurbishment including: overseeing planning applications, building regulations, licences for alterations, party wall agreements, tendering and overseeing, design advice, and ensuring the project is completed successfully and on time.

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VIEW Low-cost London.

38MARKET Overseas buyers love our city because property is so cheap, reports Robert Bailey.

& VERSE Chelsea. Patrick 39CHAPTER Bullick takes you to the top streets, shops, leisure facilities and other main attractions.

TALK Prime pied-à-terres.

39PROPERTY Londoners moving out still need a capital bolthole, reports Cheryl Markosky.

EYE Wealth centres. London and 40LONDON New York remain the top destinations for the world’s high-net-worth individuals.

Negative gains. Mortgages could 42MONEY benefit from latest interest scheme for lenders, reports Duncan Farmer.

BUYS Fixed, discount or tracker – 42BEST check out the facts, figures and interest rates from our current top ten mortgages.

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PROPERTY Your guide to 102COUNTRY an inspiring selection of excellent homes currently for sale in rural locations.

FOR SALE & TO LET MARYLEBONE, MAYFAIR, PIMLICO, 54 BELGRAVIA, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, CHELSEA, SOUTH KENSINGTON House at Pooh Corner. Christopher Robin was born at this £6.95m property in Chelsea’s Mallord Street, former home of Winnie the Pooh creator AA Milne.

KENSINGTON, NOTTING HILL, 71 PADDINGTON, HOLLAND PARK, FULHAM, BROOK GREEN Maharaja’s refuge. A refurbished garden maisonette on Holland Park was once the home of the last ruler of Lahore, a favourite of Queen Victoria.

LOWDOWN Service and 115LETTINGS presentation are vital factors in prime central London, reports Matthew Hobbs.

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1 A BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED MEWS HOUSE WITH GARAGE ensor mews, sw7 Entrance hall ø 2 reception rooms ø media room ø kitchen ø 4 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø 2 further bath/shower rooms ø 2 guest cloakrooms ø utility room ø wine cellar ø garage ø 253 sq m (2,723 sq ft) ø EPC=E

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Knight Frank

Alex Woodleigh-Smith awsmith@savills.com

James Pace james.pace@knightfrank.com

020 7578 9004

020 7349 4300

Guide £6.75 million Freehold

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1 BRAND NEW FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT WITH PRIVATE TERRACE wellington house, sw1 Reception room ø open plan kitchen ø double bedroom ø bathroom ø terrace ø lift ø 24hr concierge ø comfort cooling ø 51 sq m (551 sq ft) ø EPC=B

Savills Sloane Street Tom Wilson twilson@savills.com

020 7730 0822 Guide £850,000 Leasehold, approximately 998 years remaining

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1 CONTEMPORARY FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT draycott place, sw3 Entrance hall ø reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom suite ø 2nd bedroom ø bathroom ø lift ø 74 sq m (798 sq ft) ø EPC=D

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Savills Knightsbridge

Lucie Hirst lhirst@savills.com

Katie Rumbellow krumbellow@savills.com

020 7730 0822

020 7581 5234

Guide £1.795 million Leasehold, plus Share of Freehold

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1 A WONDERFULLY LIGHT FLAT WITH STUNNING GARDEN VIEWS onslow gardens, sw7 Entrance hall ø reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 2nd bedroom ø shower room ø lift ø access to 3 communal gardens and tennis court ø 97 sq m (1,048 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Savills Chelsea Charlie Bubear cbubear@savills.com

020 7578 9000 Guide £2.65 million Leasehold, plus Share of Freehold

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1 A BEAUTIFUL HOUSE IN A QUIET ENCLAVE OFF STRATFORD ROAD scarsdale studios, w8 2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception/dining room ø semi open-plan kitchen ø roof terrace ø 93 sq m (999 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Savills Kensington Isabel Lacey ilacey@savills.com

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£1,100 per week Flexible furnishings

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YORK HOUSE, w8

BRUNSWICK GARDENS, w8

5 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø double reception room ø kitchen ø guest cloakroom ø parking space ø 24hr concierge ø 244 sq m (2,633 sq ft) ø EPC=E

4/5 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 2/3 reception rooms ø eat-in kitchen ø garden ø 223 sq m (2,405 sq ft) ø EPC=E

£3,250 per week Unfurnished

£3,100 per week Unfurnished

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HOLLAND STREET, w8

HORNTON STREET, w8

3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø dining area ø eat-in kitchen ø utility area ø roof terrace ø 149 sq m (1,618 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Bedroom ø bathroom ø reception room with open plan kitchen ø study area ø 56 sq m (606 sq ft) ø EPC=D

£1,595 per week Unfurnished

£550 per week Furnished

Savills Kensington ilacey@savills.com 020 7535 3333

Savills Kensington mkscott@savills.com 020 7535 3333

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MOORE CHELSEA

SELECTION OF CONTEMPORARY STUDIOS, 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS TO RENT RENTS FROM £375 PER WEEK TO £1695 PER WEEK EPC RATINGS: STUDIO = B AND C, 1 BED = B, 2 BEDS = B, 3 BEDS = B PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND A TOUR OF MOORE HOUSE

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secret house with garage

◆ Entrance

Gallery

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Plan Drawing/Dining/Sitting Room

and Kitchen ◆ Master

Bedroom Suite with His and

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◆ Bathroom ◆ Patio ◆ Terrace ◆ Garage

Approximately 352 sq m (3,793 sq ft) Price on application Freehold

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Guthrie Street, Chelsea SW3 Immaculate Chelsea house

A beautifully presented freehold house situated in this highly desirable location close to Chelsea Green. The house offers well balanced accommodation throughout. Master bedroom suite with dressing room, 3 further bedrooms, 2 further bath/shower rooms, kitchen, open plan reception/dining room, family room, patio garden.

EPC rating C. Approximately 170 sq m (1,835 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929

Freehold Asking price: ÂŁ3,500,000 (SLA100268)

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Brunswick Gardens, Kensington W8 Unmodernised family house

A fabulous opportunity to transform this building into a family house. Arranged over five floors the building is arranged as three flats presently and consent has been obtained to reconfigure the building back into a house. 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/ dining room, garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 366 sq m (3,946 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Kensington kens@knightfrank.com 020 3551 5154

Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ6,250,000 (Ken130011)

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Pelham Place, Knightsbridge SW7 Four bedroom, Grade II listed house in Chelsea

Pelham Place is a beautifully presented, Grade II listed house on what is considered one of the most attractive streets in this exclusive area. Master bedroom suite with dressing room, 3 further bedrooms (1 en suite), drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, front and rear gardens, 2 cloakrooms. Approximately 263 sq m (2,830 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929

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Cadogan Gardens, Knightsbridge SW3 Exceptional four bedroom mansion flat

A third floor apartment situated in this well run mansion block with spacious accommodation throughout. Master bedroom suite, 3 further bedrooms (1 en suite), family shower room, kitchen, breakfast room, drawing room, reception room, air conditioning, lift, porter. EPC rating D. Approximately 217 sq m (2,340 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929

Guide price: ÂŁ6,950,000 (SLA130048)

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Lexham Gardens, Kensington W8 Stunning duplex with roof terrace

An immaculately presented and architecturally designed top floor flat with two double bedrooms and a fantastic double height open plan reception room with access to an attractive private terrace. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double open plan reception room, kitchen, terrace. EPC rating C. Approximately 146 sq m (1,574 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Kensington kens@knightfrank.com 020 3551 5152

Share of Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ1,695,000 (KEN090046)

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Paradise Walk, Chelsea SW3 Charming Chelsea house

A well maintained freehold house tucked away in a scenic and quiet part of Chelsea. Master bedroom suite with access onto terrace, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, kitchen, reception room, patio. EPC rating B. Approximately 91 sq m (980 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5929

Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ1,725,000 (SLA130073)

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Queensdale Road, Notting Hill W11 Light and spacious house with roof terrace

This wonderful home is located on the corner of Queensdale Road and Princedale Road and features a double height reception room, an impressive roof terrace and access to Norland Square, held on a separate lease. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen and family room, study, guest cloakroom. EPC rating E. Approximately 159 sq m (1,721 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Notting-Hill nottinghill@knightfrank.com 020 7229 0229

Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,400,000 (NGH070216)

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Eaton Square, Belgravia SW1 Immaculate two bedroom apartment

A stunning, newly refurbished raised ground floor apartment located in one of London’s most prestigious garden squares. Master bedroom with en suite shower room, further bedroom, further bathroom, reception room, kitchen, dining room, communal garden. Approximately 135 sq m (1,455 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Belgravia belgravia@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5905

Leasehold 123 years approximately Guide price: ÂŁ4,450,000 (BGV120012)

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St James’s Street, St James’s SW1 Beautifully presented two bedroom apartment

Set within an elegant period building this exceptionally well presented two bedroom apartment benefits from great natural natural light. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, balcony, porter, lift. EPC rating C. Approximately 92 sq m (988 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Mayfair mayfair@knightfrank.com 020 8166 7484

Guide price: £1,950,000 (WER130035)

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Albion Street, Hyde Park W2

Impressive Georgian town house with garden A wonderful Grade II listed town house, located moments from Hyde Park. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, dual aspect reception room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, conservatory, garden, terrace, storage vault. Approximately 240 sq m (2,584 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/HydePark hydepark@knightfrank.com 020 3544 2487

Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ4,100,000 (HPE130007)

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Bowerdean Street, Fulham SW6 Five bedroom ‘Lion’ house

A lovely five bedroom Nichols ‘Lion’ house on the sought after Peterborough Estate.

The house was extensively refurbished some three years ago and benefits from a good size garden. Master bedroom suite, 4 further bedrooms, double reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, family room, utility room, guest WC, garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 233.5 sq m (2,513 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Fulham fulham@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2400

Freehold Guide price: £2,500,000 (FLH130026)

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Oakley Street, Chelsea SW3

Completely re-modernised two bedroom Chelsea maisonette A stunning, contemporary maisonette with private roof terrace. Having been completely refurbished, this flat has an extraordinary level of finish and the very highest quality materials have been used. 2 en suite bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, cloakroom, roof terrace.

EPC rating D. Approximately 132 sq m (1,431 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5902

Leasehold: Approximately 158 years remaining Guide price: ÂŁ3,500,000 (CHL120318)

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Chelsea Vista, Imperial Wharf SW6 Spacious three bedroom apartment

A unique and modern three bedroom apartment spread over the 7th floor with 180 degree, floor to ceiling views of the River Thames and City. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, study, kitchen, entrance hall. EPC rating B. Approximately 168 sq m (1,808 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670

Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,300,000 (RVR130016)

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Thames Quay, Chelsea Harbour SW10 Extensively refurbished two bedroom apartment

This apartment has been refurbished to exacting standards throughout and boasts two large terraces to enjoy views of the Thames and the Harbour. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, entrance hall, 2 balconies, 2 secure parking spaces. EPC rating C. Approximately 121 sq m (1,302 sq ft)

KnightFrank.co.uk/Riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670

Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,300,000 (RVR110182)

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Arthur Road, Wimbledon SW19 Beautiful new house A highly attractive contemporary house built

by Cherwell Homes and designed by renowned international architect Ian Faithfull. Master bedroom suite, 4 further bedrooms (1 en suite), reception room, family room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 cloakrooms, garage, off street parking, garden. EPC rating B. Approximately 377 sq m (4,062 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,850,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB120281)

Dover Park Drive, Putney SW15 Detached family house A charming house with good lateral space which is ideal for family living, located close to Putney Heath. Master bedroom suite, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom, drawing room, dining room, family room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, parking, garden. EPC rating F. Approximately 258 sq m (2,777 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ1,995,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026

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Esher, Surrey

A magnificent three bedroom penthouse apartment A highly contemporary yet classically elegant three bedroom penthouse apartment with open plan kitchen/living/dining room, in one of the most prestigious developments in Esher. Residents can enjoy the exclusive use of facilities including concierge service, gymnasium, media and games room, external CCTV security, and secure gated underground parking. The show home is open every Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm. Apartment available fully furnished. EPC rating D.

KnightFrank.co.uk/newhomes guildfordresdev@knightfrank.com 01483 564660

Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ1,750,000 (GLR110121)

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Eaton Square, Belgravia SW1W

Groom Place, Belgravia SW1X

A bright and spacious one bedroom flat to rent in Belgravia. Master bedroom with en suite, reception room, kitchen, separate guest cloakroom, lift, porter, access to Eaton Square gardens with tennis courts. EPC rating C. Approximately 87 sq m (944 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £875 per week

A luxury mews house available for rent. Master bedroom with en suite and dressing room, 2 further bedrooms both with en suite, reception hall, reception room, kitchen, dining room, cloakroom, garage, mews parking.

EPC rating D. Approximately 287 sq m (3,098 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: £3,500 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6002 belgravialettings@knightfrank.com

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6002 belgravialettings@knightfrank.com

Wellington House, Westminster SW1E

Chester Square, Belgravia SW1W

A brand new three bedroom apartment. Master bedroom with en suite, 2 further bedrooms, bathroom, reception room/kitchen, balcony, 24 hour porter lift. EPC rating B. Approximately 118 sq m (1,270 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £1,350 per week

A stunning six bedroom house in Belgravia. Master bedroom with en suite, 5 further bedrooms (all with en suites), 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, study, library, 2 cloakrooms, utility room, terrace. EPC rating C. Approximately 410 sq m (4,413 sq ft) Available furnished/unfurnished Guide price: £8,500 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6002 belgravialettings@knightfrank.com

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6002 belgravialettings@knightfrank.com

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Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington W8

Scarsdale Villas, Kensington W8

A light, charming apartment which has been completely refurbished with great storage. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, small private balcony, access to communal balcony, first floor. EPC rating C. Approximately 50 sq m (537 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: £625 per week

A beautifully family house boasting a magnificent living space with high ceilings and wooden floors. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen with family area, study, utility, garden, off street parking. EPC rating D. Approximately 220sqm (2,357sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: £3,250 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 7307 kensingtonlettings@knightfrank.com

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 7307 kensingtonlettings@knightfrank.com

Winchester Court, Kensington W8

Holland Park, Holland Park W11

This newly refurbished contemporary apartment benefits from a large reception room with wooden floors as well as a small balcony.

2 bedrooms, bathroom and separate WC, reception room, kitchen, 6th floor with lift. EPC rating D. Approximately 66 sq m (710 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £700 per week

A stunning interior designed penthouse apartment. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, dining area, media room, study, laundry room, private roof terrace, second floor with lift. EPC rating E. Approximately 355 sq m (3,826 sq ft) Available furnished or unfurnished Guide price: £5,500 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 7307 kensingtonlettings@knightfrank.com

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 7307 kensingtonlettings@knightfrank.com

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Hollywood Road, Chelsea SW10

Justice Walk, Chelsea SW3

An incredibly stylish family home. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 4 double bedrooms, 2 single bedrooms/studies, 3 bathrooms, WC, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 270 sqm (2,906 sq ft) Available furnished or unfurnished Guide price: £2,650 per week

A four/five bedroom house with air conditioning and audio visual systems throughout. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and study, 3 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/ dining room. EPC rating C. Approximately 236 sq m (2,546 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £3,500 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6023 chelsealettings@knightfrank.com

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6023 chelsealettings@knightfrank.com

Limerston Street, Chelsea SW10

Paultons Square, Chelsea SW3

This three/four bedroom house boasts a SONOS sound system and underfloor heating. Master bedroom and bathroom, 2 bedrooms, en suite shower room, reception room, kitchen/dining room, study, garden, 2 terraces. EPC rating E. Approximately 170 sq m (1,828 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £3,200 per week

A four bedroom house with west facing garden. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, double reception room, kitchen, dining room, TV room, cloakroom, garden, access to communal gardens.

EPC rating E. Approximately 266 sq m (2,865 sq ft) Furnished or unfurnished Guide price: £3,950 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6023 chelsealettings@knightfrank.com

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 3641 6023 chelsealettings@knightfrank.com

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Tite Street, Chelsea SW3

Cadogan Gardens, Knightsbridge SW3

An immaculately presented one bedroom flat in a prime location.

Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, bathroom, spacious reception room, kitchen. Approximately 55 sq m (593 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £550 per week

Newly refurbished first floor flat in popular Cadogan Gardens. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room with oak floors, kitchen, balcony, access to the gardens in Cadogan Square, separate store room. Approximately 122 sq m (1,315 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: £1,800 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

Lowndes Square, Knightsbridge SW1X

Montpelier Walk, Knightsbridge SW7

A newly refurbished two bedroom flat on desirable garden sqaure.

Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, second bedroom, shower room, reception room, kitchen. Approximately 81 sq m (875 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: £1,495 per week

An exceptional family house in the heart of Knightsbridge village. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen with dining area, cloakroom, terrace, patio garden. Approximately 137 sq m (1,479 sq ft) Available furnished or unfurnished Guide price: £1,700 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 7591 8601 knightsbridgelettings@knightfrank.com

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Green Street, Mayfair W1K Property to rent in Mayfair A beautifully presented three bedroom split level apartment to let, located on one of Mayfair’s most desirable residential streets.

Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and plentiful built in storage, 2 further bedrooms, further family bathroom, reception room with bay window, open plan kitchen/dining room, 2 guest WCs. EPC rating C. Available unfurnished Guide price: £2,850 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings mayfair@knightfrank.com 020 7647 6611 (MAQ174093)

Parthenia Road, Fulham SW6 Stunning family house This house has been thoughtfully extended to create a large family home with superb living space. 5/6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 WCs, double reception room, well appointed kitchen, basement, private garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 247.02 sq m (2,659 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: £1,750 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings fulhamlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2410 (FLQ171510)

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Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park W2 Contemporary house A newly refurbished Grade II listed white stucco fronted house, located in a prime position close to Hyde Park. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, dressing room, reception room, open plan kitchen, guest cloakroom. EPC rating D. Approximately 152 sq m (1,636 sq ft) Available furnished/unfurnished Guide price: ÂŁ1,350 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings hydeparklettings@knightfrank.com 020 3463 2661 (HPQ174709)

Wimpole Street, Marylebone W1 Luxurious apartment A stunning duplex apartment located in the heart of Marylebone Village. 2 en suite bedrooms, reception room, Balthaup kitchen/breakfast room, study, cloakroom, terrace, patio. EPC rating F. Approximately 138 sq m (1,485 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: ÂŁ1,950 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings marylebonelettings@knightfrank.com 020 3463 2663 (MRQ173567)

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marketview Anyone planning to holiday abroad may need to rethink, reports property finder Robert Bailey.

While the grey skies may have us dreaming of hopping on a plane, the Bank of England’s recent decision to introduce another round of quantitative easing (QE) has devalued sterling against most major currencies, including the US dollar and the euro. While this spells trouble for Britons’ holiday plans, it is great news for the London property market.

Part of the appeal of the London property market is how cheap it is. Yes, really. For many foreign nationals, London property looks relatively inexpensive. Recent Savills research shows Chinese buyers are benefitting from 24 per cent greater purchasing power compared to the housing peak in 2008. Singaporeans enjoy a 22 per cent benefit and Malaysians 18 per cent – and these figures predate this latest round of QE. As the pound continues to fall in value, property becomes ever cheaper for these buyers.

This latest round of QE follows Moody’s downgrading of Britain’s credit rating from AAA to AA1. In its report, the credit rating agency casts doubt on some of George Osborne’s fiscal strategies, including continued borrowing, and highlights this country’s slow climb out of recession. This is not great news for Britain but is actually mixed news for investors.

Because we now live and work in a global market, one country’s credit downgrading and the resulting fall in currency prices can be both positive and negative. About two thirds of earnings for FTSE 500 companies are derived from outside the UK so their earnings are likely to rise, hence the recent rally in equities. Consumer confidence is also going up, so while this may seem like a setback, I predict it will be a temporary one.

It certainly presents a window of opportunity for many of my clients. I am currently negotiating on behalf of a client who has offered slightly less than the vendors want. However, he has told the vendors that if they are willing to wait a few weeks, the predicted fall in sterling’s value will mean he can meet their expectations. It’s a win-win situation.

Holidaymakers may have to stay a little closer to home this year, but this too could be good for the economy. I would even say this will be a turning point for the British economy and from here we’ll start to see a strong recovery.

We are now part of such a global economy that America’s improved situation and Europe’s stabilisation will benefit us too. Moody’s may have given us an unwelcome message, but in time we may come to thank them for it.

London Voice

Special report by Simon LindesayBethune, managing director of John Wilcox & Co

Holland Park is without question one of London’s most appealing areas.

The infrastructure is excellent – Central Line, proximity to the M4 and M40, the Heathrow Express and the Oxford Tube, to name but a few – but it also boasts some of the most sought-after streets and communal garden squares in London.

In addition, it offers impressive architecture, a genuine village atmosphere with plenty of specialist shops and bistros on Holland Park Avenue, and of course Holland Park itself, which has often been described as London’s most romantic park.

It is hardly surprising, therefore, that irrespective of market conditions, when we put a property on the market for a client, it frequently brings the buyers out in droves and often leads to competitive bidding.

Can you blame them – who wouldn’t want to live here?

As estate agents, we like to show off our clients’ houses as positively and as widely as possible. We produce well-planned brochures, advertise on the internet, and take pages of advertising in the glossiest

of magazines with lots of fabulous photographs – all of course, designed to produce as many viewings as possible.

While many clients quite rightly want their property on the open market and advertised as far and wide as possible, others want a more discreet approach. For every ten houses we sell, we usually sell two to three more very quietly ‘off the market’.

This may be to someone who has been waiting for ‘that house’ on a particular street, or it may be to someone who knows what they want but doesn’t know where. As we’ve had the same staff on the same street corner for over 35 years, we have become very good at matching buyers with their ideal homes.

When we advise a seller, we call on more experience than anyone else in our area (over 100 years of Holland Park experience in the office, split between only four of us). We understand the markets as well as our clients understand their homes.

020 7602 2352 • www.johnwilcox.co.uk

Main course Paul Cosgrove, director at Finlay Brewer Brook Green, recommends a favourite eatery Kerbisher & Malt 164 Shepherds Bush Road, Brook Green W6 • 020 3556 0228 Where? Dangerously close to our Brook Green office.

What’s it like? An award-winning, very modern British fish and chip shop. Since opening in May 2011, it’s been serving the freshest fish and chips in London to locals, tourists and celebrities alike. The stylish restaurant seats 25 only and is often crowded, particularly on ‘fish ‘n’ chip Fridays’.

And the food? Fish finger butties, battered haddock, grilled cod, pickled onion rings, chips – all excellent washed down with a refreshing Meantime beer.

Kerbisher & Malt has led the way in bringing fish and chips upmarket, but their prices are still very reasonable and they do great lunchtime specials.

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Chapter & Verse Patrick Bullick, managing director of Stanley Chelsea and chairman of NAEA London Region, presents his personal guide to Chelsea.

ATTRACTIONS For me, the main attraction of Chelsea is its residential streets so closely entwined with excellent shopping streets, plus the area is dotted with fantastic restaurants.

It is entirely possible to live one’s whole life without straying more than a mile from Sloane Square – and many do. Perhaps this is why Chelsea residents seem genuinely to consider Sloane Square the centre of the world.

SHOPS Peter Jones, the Conran Shop and Harvey Nichols (strictly speaking in Knightsbridge) are all iconic destination stores. The King’s Road still manages to be trendy, despite the fact that punk is ancient history, and most of its shops are part of chains these days. On the whole I hate shopping but I do like Walton Street with its small boutiques, many of which participate in our Stanley Chelsea Local loyalty card 10 per cent discount scheme.

I do most of my food shopping in Chelsea Farmers Market in the little organic supermarket, confusingly called Here.

TOP STREETS Architecture is really quite diverse, from lovely stucco-fronted squares to the tall elegant 1870s houses overlooking the Thames to Battersea Park, plus the 1960s tower blocks at World’s End. My personal favourite is the west side of Markham Square.

RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND PUBS We have smart cafés like Baker & Spice, opposite my office, and down-to-earth cafés like Chelsea Bun, which seems to have been there since time began.

Vingt-Quatre (the clue is in the name) still exists, but sadly in my dull life it is many years since I have taken advantage of its special hangover-curing breakfasts.

Itsu is my favourite restaurant for a quick no-carb lunch from the conveyor belt, with the added bonus of some lovely ‘ladies who lunch’. On the Old Brompton Road, heading towards Earls Court, is a little trio of sister Spanish restaurants: Tendido

Cero tapas bar is my son’s favourite restaurant in the ‘whole wide world’ – and who am I to argue?

LEISURE Apart from shopping and eating, I have two strong recommendations. The Royal Court Theatre on Sloane Square is fantastic, with great original productions, but I really like it for its comfy leather seats. If you are as lucky as I was last time, you might get to sit next to the lovely Kristin Scott Thomas.

Have your pre-theatre supper there or at Cote Brasserie on the north side of the square.

Chelsea Physic Garden, which has been in existence since the 17th century, is a hidden gem down by the river off Royal Hospital Road. It was originally set up by monks to grow herbs and medicinal plants and enthusiastic locals are still at it. The gardens are open to the public at certain times through the summer.

SCHOOLS The number of private schools in Chelsea is almost ridiculous, as evidenced by ‘crocodiles’ of children crossing the roads and generally holding up traffic, especially when I am trying to get to appointments. By all accounts, these schools are all excellent – but which parent says they have sent their child to a bad school? I suggest Googling, visiting and going on gut instinct.

TRANSPORT One of the joys of Chelsea is that large parts of it are some distance from the underground system, with tube stations at Sloane Square, South Kensington and Gloucester Road. Still the best way to get from east to west, or vice versa, is to take the 19, 22 or 211 buses.

Sadly the hop-on-hop-off Routemaster of old is long gone, but the frequency of buses has increased since previous mayor Ken Livingstone massively invested in the London bus system. Many people also make use of the current mayor’s transport initiative by using the Boris Bikes at the many convenient pick up points.

propertytalk People leaving the capital to get better value for their money often still feel they need a base in London close to the office, writes Cheryl Markosky.

But what is the best pied- à -terre to buy, or rent in the short term? Jamie Lester from Haus Properties believes it’s crucial to consider location and proximity to good transport links.

“Studios tend to outperform one-bedroom piedà-terres. However, for buyers with a larger budget, a two-bedroom flat will always give a good return on your investment if you rent at a later date, as you can let out the second bedroom to cover expenses,” he says.

Marc von Grundherr of Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings thinks there’s no point buying something cheap that’s a 25-minute slog from the nearest station.

In investment terms, you need to ensure your bolthole is “super convenient, in good condition and has decent parking (important now that many councils aren’t giving inhabitants of developments resident’s parking passes for nearby streets). Benefits such as a concierge and gyms are always good for rentals, but no more important for commuters,” Grundherr suggests.

Someone looking to buy a pied-a-terre will not necessarily want something that ticks 100 per cent of the boxes, points out Tom Ward of Aspire.

“To a certain extent, emotion can be withdrawn from this type of purchase,” he advises, “as a buyer stops paying attention to whether it offers high ceilings or views of the park. More pressing issues are taken into consideration, like the sort of maintenance a property may require over time.”

Ward adds that any discerning buyer will have their investment hat on too. “We find that if someone is looking for an appreciating asset longer term, the best capital growth lies within period properties rather than new build developments.”

Alastair Iles of Iles Prime Property says how you will use your London crash pad (a weekday base while toiling in the capital, or a fun spot for London weekend visits) can dictate where you should be. “A number of our enquiries have been from people who’ve already moved out to the country and decided they want a property to experience everything London has to offer.”

Iles also puts an emphasis on security. “Look for properties with a concierge or porter – and there’s a trend for places associated with hotels offering their facilities.”

Don’t be stuck in a location that dies after dark, however. “Some areas have a buzzy commercial atmosphere by day, but little or no lifestyle at night,” adds Claudia Stacey-Ralda at Prospect Property Search.

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Lond n eye Keeping you informed on latest property news and views

Wealth centres London and New York remain the top destinations for the world’s high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) to live and invest in, but Asian cities are fast catching up, says Knight Frank’s seventh annual Wealth Report According to the report’s key findings, the global number of HNWIs (with 30 million US dollars or more in net assets) increased by almost 8700 – five per cent – in 2012. Their number is set to increase by another 50 per cent in the next decade, according to forecasts.

Fastest growth in wealth creation will be in Asia and Latin America, and London and New York will remain the top destinations for wealthy individuals until 2023. The 2012 results of Knight Frank’s index, which tracks the performance of luxury property prices across 80 global destinations, show Jakarta and Bali recorded the highest growth.

Adjusting to strong seller’s market Prices for London’s highest quality homes continue to increase in a market of owners who can’t afford to move – and others who can’t afford not to, reports the latest London Barometer from estate agent Douglas & Gordon.

“After a two-year decline, the lack of available stock on the London sales market has reached a critical level, causing prices to rise further and the house market to stall as homeowners struggle to find properties to move to,” said George Franks, Douglas & Gordon sales director.

“Nearly 40 per cent of all our sales in February resulted from multiple offers. Buyers are having to readjust to the new market conditions in order to secure a property and accept that currently it is a very strong seller’s market. Properties achieving over the asking price and going to sealed bids is now commonplace,” he said.

“As prices continue to increase, there will come a time when it will be cheaper to rent than to buy, which might have an effect on demand.” In February, demand continued to increase in areas outside prime central London, with twice as many applicants to each available property compared with the prime market.

HIGH LEVEL SCRUTINY This spectacular night-time shot of All Souls Church and the BBC’s New Broadcasting House in Portland Place – by aerial photographer Jason Hawkes – appeared at the recent Love London exhibition in Covent Garden. The show with Andy Spain at Kohn Pedersen Fox Gallery focused on some of London’s current and recent major development projects.

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Chiswick team expand After more than 10 years on Chiswick High Road, the Chiswick team of estate agent Savills has moved into a new multi-discipline office on Turnham Green Terrace.

The move to a new location will allow the team to expand. Alongside Sales and Lettings, are being joined by the New Homes department, which looks after new developments locally and across south-west London.

Christopher Bramwell, head of Savills Chiswick, reports that buyers are increasingly migrating from Notting Hill, Kensington and other central locations to find more for their money in Chiswick.

“Chiswick is becoming more and more popular with those who are reluctant to make the big move out into the commuter zone. House prices in west London are also expected to remain resilient, exceeding their peak levels by around 12 per cent, across all price brackets,” he said.

Oxford Street: global high street mecca

ENERGY AND OPTIMISM IN PRIME CENTRAL LONDON The residential market in prime central London started 2013 with a renewed sense of energy and optimism, according to a report by estate agent Winkworth.

“Applicant numbers and viewings are on the increase. However, more stock on the market and unrealistic vendor expectations means this renewed interest is yet to translate into a rise in transactions,” says the report.

New applicants registering at the agent’s Knightsbridge, Chelsea and Belgravia offices were 20 per cent higher in January than the average monthly rate for 2012.

Plans to redevelop Oxford Street East – as part of an ongoing project to turn the area into a leading European retail, business and commerce destination – have been given the go-ahead by Westminster City Council.

The application is to knock down and partially demolish a section of Oxford Street and replace it with an entirely new building measuring 9,700 square metres across, almost the size of two football pitches, featuring housing, new retail space, a bank, and a £2.5m contribution to the council’s affordable home fund.

This agreement is seen as the next stage in an important redevelopment in what is soon to become a critical part of the West End economy.

Richard Dickinson, chief executive of New West End Company representing businesses in Bond Street, Oxford Street and Regent Street, says: “This is a significant period of investment that will further help cement Oxford Street’s position as one of the world’s leading high street meccas.”

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Negative gains Mortgages could benefit from action, says Duncan Farmer

T

he suggestion

by Paul Tucker, a deputy governor of the Bank of England, that interest rates could go into negative territory sent shivers of delight through borrowers and shivers of dismay through savers.

The idea behind Tucker’s plan is that by charging high street banks that deposit their money rather than paying them interest, banks would be more likely to lend to businesses and mortgage borrowers. Ray Boulger of broker John Charcol, welcomes the idea.

“Negative interest rates will increase the pressure to lend and the mortgage market would be a major beneficiary of any such action,” he says. “This increases the likelihood of genuine cuts in two-year fixed rates (as opposed to lower rates financed by higher fees), as well as a further narrowing of the yield curve with the scope for more cuts in longer term rates as well.”

Tucker has raised the issue of negative interest previously behind the closed doors of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy committee, but revealed the scheme to a committee of MPs. His timing is interesting as the Bank’s new governor, Mark Carney, starts work in July, and Tucker’s public comments could be seen as a hint to the plans of his new boss.

“The fact that Mr Tucker has now chosen to go public with this suggestion implies that there is now more consensus at the MPC than even three weeks ago at its February meeting that more stimulus

“We need products for council tenants” Nationwide Building Society, which is one of the biggest players in the buy-to-let market, has announced that it will no longer lend to new landlords who let to local authority tenants, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA).

Two years ago, the building society was lending more money to investors than first-time buyers, and this latest move is seen as bad news for the rental market. “Our latest landlords panel found that 55 per cent of landlords feel that buy-to-let lenders do not consider their individual circumstances,” says Richard Lambert, chief executive of the NLA. ”Given the housing crisis, now more than ever we need products that allow letting to LHA tenants to encourage greater investment in the sector.”

It’s a fix for borrowers Average rates for two and five-year fixed mortgages are predicted to dip below four per cent by the end of this month, as the National Mortgage Index from the Mortgage Advice Bureau showed unprecedented interest in fixed rates from borrowers.

More than nine in ten purchase (93 per cent) and remortgage (92 per cent) applications in January 2013 saw borrowers opting for fixed rates.

Using data from more than 500 brokers and 800 estate agents, the index also saw the average loan-tovalue for remortgages climb back up.

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of some sort is needed for the economy,” says Boulger.

While Tucker’s suggestion is by no means a done deal, he accepted that the thinking behind it was quite adventurous.

“We’ll continue thinking about policy options,” he said. “I hope we will think about whether there are constraints to setting negative interest rates. This would be an extraordinary thing to do and it needs to be thought through very carefully.”

However, before borrowers start celebrating a cut in mortgage rates, Mark Harris of SPF Private Clients sounds a few words of caution. “One suspects many lenders would simply absorb the benefit of any rate cut, using it to improve their margins, rather than pass it on to borrowers,” he says. “Even if interest rates were to fall, it is questionable whether this would have a significant impact on the pricing of new mortgages when many lenders simply don’t have much of an appetite for lending at the moment.”

Boulger believes that fixed rates would certainly fall if interest rates do fall further and borrowers on rate trackers would do well, as would some on standard variable rates – the most common type of home loan – but many would not see much change.

“Most tracker rates do not have a collar and so in the event of a bank rate cut most borrowers with a tracker mortgage would receive the full benefit, as would those on a standard variable rate directly linked to Bank Rate: borrowers on the old Nationwide, Cheltenham & Gloucester and Lloyds TSB standard variable rates.”

Fixed Rates/Hybrid Rate-Tracker followed by Fix

Source: SPF Private Clients Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Chelsea BS

1.89%

Fixed until 30/04/15

5.79%

5.20%

60%

n/a

3% until 30/04/15 10% overpayments allowed p.a. without penalty

£130 Admin Fee (non-refundable) £1695 Product Fee

£90

Yorkshire BS

2.64%

Fixed until 31/03/18

4.99%

4.10%

60%

n/a

5/5/5/4/3% until 31/03/18 10% overpayments allowed p.a. without penalty

£130 Admin Fee (non-refundable) £1495 Product Fee

£90

Chelsea BS

3.69%

Fixed until 30/04/15

5.79%

5.60%

90%

n/a

3% until 30/04/15 10% overpayments allowed p.a. without penalty

£130 Admin Fee (non-refundable) £1695 Product Fee

£90

Woolwich

2.39% followed by 3.39%

Tracker until 31/03/15 then Fixed until 31/03/18

3.89%

3.7%

70%

N/a

3% until 31/03/15 10% overpayments allowed p.a. without penalty

£999

£275

Notes

Free Valuation and Legals for remortgages

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numbercrunching

More first-time buyers The number of first-time buyers in London rose by 15 per cent in 2012, marking the largest annual total since 2007, according to new data released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

The influx of first-time buyers adds another cushion to the entire London market, which has been relying on overseas buyers and high earners with big bonuses. A total of 37,300 first-time buyers bought a home in London in 2012, up from 32,400 in 2011. On a quarterly basis, first-time buyer activity increased, while home mover lending fell and remortgage lending remained stable.

In the fourth quarter, a total of 10,200 first-time buyers bought their first home in London, a four per cent increase compared to the previous quarter, and up by 17 per cent on the fourth quarter of 2011.

This represented a larger boost compared to the UK overall where lending to first-time buyers increased by 14 per cent compared to the fourth quarter of 2011.

£500 £60

billion

Reduction in monthly repayments by one in 20 people who remortgage.

Amount the Government has set aside for the Funding for Lending scheme to encourage lending to businesses and individuals.

-0.5% 1.99% Lowest two-year fixed rate mortgage, from Norwich & Peterborough building society.

Rate to which interest rates could fall, according to Paul Tucker, deputy director of the Bank of England.

13,500 2.64%

Number of borrowers with Bank of Ireland and Bristol & West who will see their mortgage rates rise next month.

Lowest five-year fixed-rate mortgage, from Yorkshire building society.

Tracker Rates Lender

Rate

Until

Reversionary Rate

APR

Max. LTV

HLC

ERC

Product Fee

Exit Fee

Notes

ING Direct

1.94%

Tracker for 24 months

3.99%

3.7%

60%

n/a

1/0/7% in the first 24 months 10% overpayments allowed p.a. without penalty

£195 Booking Fee (nonrefundable) £1750 Product Fee

-

Free Valuation and Legals for remortgages

Yorkshire BS

2.44%

Tracker until 31/03/15

4.99%

4.6%

75%

n/a

3% until 31/03/15 10% overpayments allowed p.a. without penalty

£130 Admin Fee (non-refundable) £995 Product Fee

£90

Free Valuation Free Legal sservice for remortgages

Nottingham BS

3.99%

Discount from SVR for 36 months

5.99%

5.7%

90%

n/a

No Early Repayment Charges at any time

£199 Booking Fee (nonrefundable) £100 Product Fee

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Kildare Terrace W2 £4,350,000 A well configured, beautifully proportioned house with a large garden, on this sought after residential road. Benifitting from a recent sympathetic refurbishment, this impressive property now provides a bright, versatile interior. The accomodation is arranged over five floors, including an exceptional first floor double reception room, a kitchen/dining room, two informal reception rooms on the lower floor, a large master suite and three further bedrooms served by a bathroom. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

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Courtfield Road SW7 ÂŁ3,000,000 Located at the rear of a very well maintained, red-brick period house, this large duplex apartment has the rare benefit of a southerly aspect directly over the communal gardens known as Gloucester Park. The accommodation comprises a reception room with exceptionally high ceilings and a bay window, a guest cloakroom, a modern kitchen with dining area, two double bedrooms, a family bathroom, a utility/laundry room, a magnificent master suiteand access to private gardens. Share of Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.

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Westbourne Terrace Road W2 ÂŁ2,000,000 This elegant apartment with grand proportions is ideal for entertaining with its vast interconnecting reception rooms. The property comprises a large reception area, a modern kitchen leading through to a conservatory ideal, which further opens onto the private garden.

The bedroom accommodation offers a good size master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, plenty of built-in storage and French doors leading through to the garden, three further bedrooms (one en suite) and a further bathroom. Share or Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

LITTLE VENICE: 020 7993 3050 sales.lve@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Cecil Court SW10 £1,350,000 Located on the corner of Fawcett Street and Hollywood Road in a beautifully refurbished Victorian mansion block, this stunning apartment benefits from high ceilings, oak floors and large sash windows. The accommodation comprises a large study, two reception rooms, a master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom, a further double bedroom and a modern bathroom. Leasehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

EARLS COURT: 020 7835 0620 sales.ect@marshandparsons.co.uk

Grosvenor Road SW1V £895,000 This stunning riverside apartment offers an abundance of light and lateral living space, with great views of the Thames. The accommodation comprises a modern and fully equipped kitchen, a large open-plan reception room with floor to ceiling windows facing the river, a large en suite double bedroom with excellent storage space and a guest cloakroom. The property also boasts a private underground parking space, 24 hour concierge service and a residents’ gym with sauna and steam room. Leasehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.

PIMLICO & WESTMINSTER: 020 7828 8100 sales.pim@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Redcliffe Mews SW10 £800 per week

Cadogan Gardens SW3 £1,275 per week

This charming Chelsea mews house is located close to the restaurants and bars of Hollywood Road. The property comprises a large reception room with a pretty balcony overlooking the mews, a separate kitchen, two large double bedrooms with built-in storage and two bathrooms finished to a high standard.

This fantastic apartment is located within a lovely red brick period building just off a Sloane Square. The property comprises two reception rooms, large eat-in kitchen, a master bedroom with en suite, a second double bedroom, a further bathroom and a private paved patio.

EARLS COURT: 020 7835 0620 lets.ect@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Malvern Court SW7 £1,600 per week

Hereford Road W2 £1,400 per week

A stunningly property located in an exclusive portered building in the heart of popular South Kensington. This lateral apartment offers a spacious reception room, three large double bedrooms, a further study/guest bedroom, three modern bathrooms and a separate and fully fitted kitchen. EPC=C

This truly unique property is arranged over three floors comprising a suspended staircase, a large open plan kitchen, a spectacular open roof space, two double bedrooms (one en suite), an office area with private balcony and a separate reception area. EPC=D

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St George wharf, SW8 £335,000 Leasehold A stylish apartment within one of London’s most iconic developments offering unrivalled amenities including fantastic transport links. EPC: B

Belgrave Road, SW1V £515,000 Share of Freehold A superbly presented lower ground floor flat in excellent order benefiting from good proportions and layout and extending to over 700 square feet. EPC: C

St George wharf, SW8 £795,000 Leasehold A modern two bedroom apartment on the eighth floor with river views and two balconies set within the icon development called St. George Wharf. EPC: C

Pimlico Apartments, SW1V £915,000 Leasehold A beautifully presented apartment on the top floor of this contemporary building with concierge, secure underground parking and far reaching views. EPC: D

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Winchester Street , SW1V £950,000 Leasehold A well presented two bedroom maisonette arranged over the top two floors of this centrally located corner building in the heart of the Pimlico Grid. EPC: G

Lupus street, SW1V £1,100,000 Share of Freehold A gorgeous triplex apartment set behind a stucco fronted Victorian facade on the first, second and third floor. EPC: D

Ashley Gardens, SW1P £1,150,000 Share of Freehold A beautifully presented mansion apartment with a share of freehold title, in one of Westminster’s most sought after portered buildings. EPC: D

Westminster Gardens, SW1P £1,475,000 Freehold This beautifully presented three bedroom, two bathroom Penthouse apartment boasts a superb double reception room, two balconies and private parking. EPC: F

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Vanity Fair author Thackeray lived here Novelist William Makepeace Thackeray, writer of the satirical masterpiece Vanity Fair, once lived at the townhouse currently for sale on Albion Street.

North of Hyde Park, the Grade II listed Blue Plaque property has plenty of period features such as high ceilings, stripped wooden floors, cornicing and working window shutters.

Its grand dual-aspect reception room has two floorto-ceiling windows, panelled walls and twin ornamental fireplaces. A dining room and study both feature a

marble fireplace.

There are five bedrooms including a master suite with contemporary bathroom, and the heart of the home is a large kitchen and dining room on the lower ground floor. The property includes a conservatory, paved garden and roof terrace.

A galleried reception, dining and kitchen space is at the centre of a first floor duplex apartment in a purpose-built block near Selfridges.

The property in Picton Place offers loft-style living with huge warehouse-type windows. Total space is almost 1400 sq ft including two double bedrooms and a third bedroom or study.

Picton Place, Marylebone W1, £2.25m, Druce 020 7935 6535

Albion Street, Hyde Park W2, £4.1m, Knight Frank 020 7871 5060, Carter Jonas 020 7402 1552

GARDENS CLOSE TO HARRODS A two-bed lower ground floor apartment on a corner of Lennox Gardens recently served as a successful lettings investment, and is ready for a new occupier to move in without extra expense.

Close to Harrods and the restaurants of Knightsbridge, the 780 sq ft home in a redbrick period building offers a reception and separate kitchen, and access to a non-demised patio. The flat’s entrance is in Walton Street.

Lennox Gardens, Knightsbridge SW1, £995,000, Douglas & Gordon 020 7225 1225

Montagu balcony The impressive first floor reception room of a duplex apartment in Marylebone has floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony looking out at the mature trees of Montagu Square, with its manicured private gardens for residents only.

Doors from the reception lead to the kitchen and dining room, which has a connecting breakfast room.

Above on the second floor are three bedrooms (two en suite) and a utility or store room. Total living space is almost 1600 sq ft.

Montagu Square, Marylebone W1, guide price £3.15m, Savills Mayfair 020 7578 5100

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Transformation on Brompton Square Between Harrods and the V&A Museum, the imposing white stucco Grade II listed townhouses of Brompton Square stand tall and proud to form one of the grandest 19th century squares in London.

The familiar dome of Brompton Oratory, more correctly known as the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, is nearby, together with the 250 hectares of royal parkland at Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall, and a selection of five-star hotels.

Dating back to the early 1820s, a magnificent six-bedroom Grade II listed house currently for sale here stands in one of the square’s quietest locations, in the crescent section, farthest away from the busy Brompton Road.

The property is larger than most of its neighbours on the square and has plenty of width and depth. It offers six floors – all served by a passenger lift – together with a 46ft south-west-facing walled garden with views over open parkland. Private rear access leads to the parkland, and access can be arranged for the communal gardens.

During the past few years, the house has undergone a substantial renovation and refurbishment programme complete with Crestron lighting, surround sound system, video intercom, CCTV, and full security nightlights.

Refurbishment was carried out by super prime developer RJM, trophy home specialist in Knightsbridge, Belgravia and Chelsea for more than 10 years. Interior design is by Julia Sellwood Interiors, well known in prime central London for the restoration and design of fine period homes.

Total inside space at this grand home is around 6725 sq ft including vaults and store. Patios, balconies, terraces and garden offer another 2145 sq ft of space outside.

Brompton Square, Knightsbridge SW3, offers above £30m, Savills Sloane Street 020 7730 0822

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Pooh Bear’s house Pooh Bear, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Kanga and Roo all came to life at this Grade II listed family house on Chelsea’s Mallord Street, where Christopher Robin was born.

Billy, as Christopher Robin was known, lived in the nursery with his nanny on the top floor. The animal characters in his father’s books on the adventures of loveable honey-loving Winnie the Pooh and friends were based on his toys.

After making his name as a writer on Punch magazine, AA (Alan Alexander) Milne and his wife Daphne moved to Mallord Street in the summer of 1919. He described their new home as ‘the prettiest little house in London’.

He was delighted to live in a house with ‘an outside personality as well as an inside one’, after occupying flats for many years. “Any of you may find yourself some day in our quiet street, and stop a moment to look at our house; at the blue door with its jolly knocker, at the little trees in their blue tubs,” he wrote.

“We have the pleasure of feeling we are contributing something to London.”

Billy was born in 1920, inspiring Milne to write When We Were Very Young, Winnie the Pooh, Now We Are Six, and The House at Pooh Corner – all in Mallord Street. His characters were brought to life on the page by illustrator EH Shepard, and later on screen by Disney.

Principal base for the Milne family until 1940, the low-built five-bedroom property now offers three floors of space including a large kitchen and breakfast room,

study, dining room, grand drawing room, and south-facing patio garden. And there’s a media room on the lower ground floor where you can play Winnie the Pooh DVDs.

By Bob Stonebridge Mallord Street, Chelsea SW3, guide price £6.95m, Knight Frank Chelsea 020 7349 4300

“This beautifully presented wide and low-built Grade II listed family house is situated on the southern side of this popular Chelsea street” James Pace, Knight Frank Chelsea

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Glebe Place, SW3

Fabulous newly refurbished family house located in this popular street just off the King’s Road. The house has a wonderful kitchen/family room and a large double reception therefore offering excellent family accommodation.

There is a small terrace located off the study area on the ground floor.

£3,750 per week

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Montpelier Walk, SW7

Fabulous house finished to the highest of standards with walnut wood floors on the ground floor, excellent fully fitted kitchen/dining room and two well-proportioned bedrooms along with third bedroom/study. The house is in superb condition and would make a wonderful contemporary Knightsbridge home which has the added benefit of a garage.

£1,450 per week

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Lennox Gardens, SW1X

This traditional second floor flat is situated in an attractive redbrick building ideally located for the restaurants and transport facilities of Knightsbridge, South Kensington and Sloane Square. The flat is beautifully presented with a balcony and the rear and views over the communal gardens.

£1,600 per week

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Bramerton Street, SW3

Pretty cottage style house located in this popular street just off the King’s Road with all the shops, restaurant and travel amenities of the area. A good sized double reception room on the ground floor features wood floors and the lower ground floor has an excellent sized kitchen/family room.

£1,450 per week

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DRAYTON GARDENS, CHELSEA, SW10 A superb, raised ground floor mansion flat that offers 2,100 sq ft of accommodation all on one floor. With a share of the freehold and a resident porter, this well managed block is not only stunning from the outside, but extremely desirable on the inside.

(Approx. 2,093 sq ft / 194.5 sq m) LARGE ENTRANCE HALL • RECEPTION ROOM • KITCHEN/DINING ROOM • UTILITY ROOM • 5 DOUBLE BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS • STUDY • BALCONY • PORTER • LIFT Share of Freehold GUIDE PRICE £3,300,000 JSA Sullivan Thomas (020 7751 8899)

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LEXHAM GARDENS, KENSINGTON, W8 Newly refurbished to the highest standards, this beautiful 3 bedroom apartment with outside space is situated over the top two floors of this period building, overlooking the pretty garden square.

(Approx. 1,927 sq ft / 179 sq m) RECEPTION ROOM • KITCHEN • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM AND DRESSING ROOM 2 FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS • SHOWER ROOM • 828 SQ FT TERRACE Share of Freehold GUIDE PRICE: £2,850,000 Subject to contract

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BARKSTON GARDENS, SW5 A well presented, 2 double bedroom, raised ground floor flat, which enjoys westerly views over communal gardens.

£1,395,000

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An immaculately presented ground floor, 2 double bedroom maisonette, with a glorious 48 ft garden.

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958 sq ft / 89 sq m

DRAYTON GARDENS, SW10 This first floor (with lift) 2 bedroom flat, is primely situated in a well maintained building.

1,384 sq ft / 129 sq m

£1,100,000

EDITH TERRACE, SW10

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A well presented, 2 double bedroom raised ground floor flat, within a period building on an attractive residential road.

560 sq ft / 52 sq m

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£1,495,000

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Stylised in a contemporary manner, this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom flat has made an excellent rental investment.

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732 sq ft / 68 sq m

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GUNTER GROVE, SW10 Encompassing the entire first and second floors, this 3 bedroom maisonette has substantial proportions.

£885,000

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This 2 bedroom raised ground floor flat, has been the subject of recent refurbishment, with its’ own street entrance.

915 sq ft / 85 sq m

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£575,000

REDCLIFFE GARDENS, SW10

£975,000

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This is an indulgent and completely uncompromised 1 bedroom raised ground floor flat, that extends to 915 sq ft.

Leasehold

1,076 sq ft / 100 sq m

IFIELD ROAD, SW10 A very well presented 2 bedroom second floor flat with contemporary décor, approached via well kept common parts.

496 sq ft / 46.26 sq m

REDCLIFFE STREET, SW10 A 2 bedroom, raised ground floor flat, immaculately presented with a beautiful use of stone throughout.

619 sq ft / 57.5 sq m

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A unique property is the only apartment in Oakley Street that has its main entrance in Margaretta Terrace.

1,500 sq ft/ 139sq m

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Ovington Square, SW3

This very elegant maisonette occupies the ground and first floors of a beautiful stucco fronted, period building situated in the heart of Knightsbridge. Benefitting from views over the garden square, the flat is bright and spacious with generous ceiling heights throughout. The reception room benefits from two double French doors on to a very attractive balcony.

Ovington Square is an extremely sought after and quiet garden square ideally located only moments from Brompton Road and a short walk from Sloane Street, Knightsbridge and Chelsea. Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Hyde Park are all within walking distance Entrance Hall : Reception Room : Kitchen : Two Bedrooms : Bathroom : Cloakroom : Balcony : Access To Communal Gardens (By Separate Arrangement) : EPC Rating D

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Gloucester Road, SW7

A truly unique maisonette refurbished to a high standard in a contemporary style. The flat is located within a short walk of both Gloucester Road tube station and the park.

Entrance Hall : Reception Room : Open Plan Kitchen : Master Bedroom : Second Bedroom : Bathroom : Shower Room : Under Floor Heating : EPC Rating D

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Walton Street, SW3

A handsome and elegant stucco fronted freehold house with garden situated in this prime Knightsbridge location. Walton Street is ideally situated, only a short walk to Brompton Road, Sloane Street, Harrods and Harvey Nichols. A number of very popular private schools are also very close by.

Entrance Hall : Double Reception Room : Dining Room : Kitchen/Breakfast Room : Master Bedroom Suite With Dressing Room And Bathroom En-Suite : Four Further Bedrooms : Two Further Bathrooms And Shower Room : Cloakroom : Garden : EPC Rating D

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Benham House, SW10

A spectacular penthouse on the fifth and sixth floors of this highly regarded Chelsea development. The spacious and elegantly presented four double bedroom accommodation, which extends to in excess of 3500 sq. ft., benefits from wonderful far reaching views, a fabulous double height reception room, wrap around balconies on both levels and underground parking for two cars. Kings Chelsea is a smart development located between King’s Road and Fulham Road offering well maintained landscape gardens and excellent facilities for the residents.

Entrance Hall : Reception Area : Dining Room/Kitchen – Extending To 37’ : Four Double Bedrooms : Four En-Suites : Utility Room : Cloak Room : Balconies Wrapped Around Both Floors : Two Underground Parking Spaces : 24 Hour Porterage/Security : Landscaped Gardens : Gym : Tennis Court And Pool : Air Conditioning : EPC Rating D

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Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOld PALACE PLACE, SW1E £3,850,000 An7th extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location.

Built originally for the artist John Pound is broadly A floor lateral three bedroom apartment set within a discrete and exclusive development closeinto1962 Buckingham Palace andMerton, St. James’s ParkHouse offering excellent Palladian space in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a reception and a sumptuous interior by the world famous designer Nicky Haslam. large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has

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Oare, Wiltshire FreehOld CHAPTER STREET, ÂŁ2,750,000 SW1P ÂŁ995,000 An extraordinary and individual modern country house in ainstunning location.

Builtbuilding originally in 1962 for secure the artist John Merton, Pound is broadly A stylish three bedroom lateral sixth floor apartment located this popular portered complete with underground parking andHouse a stunning south-east Palladian style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a facing roofinterrace. large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has Reception Room | Open-Plan Kitchen | Master Bedroom Suite | Two Bathrooms | Two Further Bedrooms | Two Roof Terraces | Underground Parking

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Fit for a prince A regally refurbished apartment on Cadogan Square in Knightsbridge was once owned by Prince Georg of Denmark and Iceland, who served as Defence Attaché in London.

Among the distinguished royal guests at the luncheon party following his marriage to divorcee Viscountess Anson in a private chapel at Glamis Castle in 1950 was the Queen Mother, then Queen Elizabeth, who motored from Balmoral to join the celebrations.

His former home now for sale at this prestigious Knightsbridge square extends to almost 3550 sq ft of space on the raised and lower ground floors. The three to four-bedroom property includes its own front door and garaging.

A grand entrance hall leads to the 26ft reception room and two bedrooms on the raised ground level.

The lower ground floor contains the impressive kitchen, third bedroom, current separate dining room, and a patio. There are four bath or shower rooms (two en suite), maid’s quarters, and the apartment has access to the communal gardens.

Along with Pont Street and Lennox Gardens, Cadogan Square was one of the first major residential developments of 19th century London to favour redbrick rather than stucco. It was built on land belonging to the Cadogan and Smith’s Charity estates.

The Prince Georg property is close to the former home of writer Dennis Wheatley (1897-1977), known for The Devil Rides Out (1934), turned into a film starring Christopher Lee and Charles Gray in 1968.

By Bob Stonebridge Cadogan Square, Knightsbridge SW1, £10.95m, McKee & Co 020 7225 1244

“A spectacular refurbishment of a substantial apartment in a superb position on this highly soughtafter and prestigious Knightsbridge square” David McKee, McKee & Co

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Pont Street, SW1X A Simply Great Flat that ticks the Boxes. Situated in the Heart of Knightsbridge yet quielty positioned on the second floor of a well managed period building with resident Porter and Lift. Fabulous Light from a South Westerly aspect 1200 sq ft of well laid out lateral space with a 20’ x 17’ Reception, well fitted kitchen, Master Bedroom with en-suite, Second Double Bedroom, Second Bathroom, spacious hallway, and TWO wonderful terraces with far reaching vista.

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Light shines through bay window A four-bed house for sale in Cassidy Road, Fulham, has three floors of space and features a bay-fronted double reception at the front. The ground floor also contains the kitchen and a dining room and both have doors out into the 25 ft rear patio garden.

The first floor has three double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes. One has an en suite shower room and a family bathroom serves the other two. The top floor master bedroom includes an en suite shower room and has access to eaves storage and a roof terrace.

Cassidy Road, Fulham SW6, £875,000, Douglas & Gordon 020 7731 4391

PENGUIN CAFE MUSIC CENTRE Composed by leader Simon Jeffes at his Notting Hill home, the music of the Penguin Café Orchestra features in many TV ads and programmes.

Son Arthur now runs the band and is selling his late father’s modern one-bed house in Hippodrome Place after moving to a bigger property with more room for his recording studio.

Hippodrome Place, Notting Hill W11, £1.1m, Marsh & Parsons 020 7605 6894

Convent space One of only three apartments in a former convent, a magnificent garden maisonette in Westbourne Grove has 6780 sq ft of space across the building’s entire raised ground and garden floors.

The apartments have been extensively refurbished and in parts newly built. The maisonette on the market has living and entertaining space on the raised ground floor, five bedroom suites and bathrooms on the garden floor, plus its own 70ft by 50ft garden. It also has a gym, swimming pool and sauna.

Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill W11, guide price £15m, Savills Notting Hill 020 7727 5750

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HOLLAND PARK, LONDON, W11 Period elegance with exceptional contemporary flair in the heart of Holland Park A stunning garden maisonette in an imposing, double fronted villa, intelligently and sympathetically restored to exacting contemporary standards, whilst retaining all its period charm. This property seamlessly combines a wealth of historical features with cutting edge savoir faire.

Share of freehold £12,950,000 Subject to Contract

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Extensive reception, entertaining and family living space, with stunning period fireplaces, opulent cornicing, soaring ceilings, and ultra modern appliances, all come together to create a warm and welcoming family home. The attention to detail is quite breathtaking.

Generous bedrooms are all with luxuriously appointed en suite bathrooms or shower rooms, fitted with Italian marble, limestone floors, Boffi wardrobes and sanitary ware, underfloor heating, Lutron lighting and blind control – all at your fingertips. Each room is a haven for the weary.

The property boasts everything one could wish for when it is time to unwind or relax, whether it be the cinema with state of the art audio/visual technology, gym, steam room with changing area and shower, or the spectacular landscaped garden with space to entertain and dine.

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Immaculate design and architecture This meticulous three-bedroom apartment has been recently constructed behind the original Victorian façade of a property on Kensington’s exclusive Palace Gardens Terrace.

Modern technology is seamlessly integrated into the design, moulding volume and light to create almost 3000 sq ft of luxury living space on arranged on the lower ground, ground and first floors.

Architecture and interior design have combined to form a series of individual and distinctive spaces, with no two rooms the same. They include a generous kitchen and dining room on the ground floor, which opens out into a secluded rear garden with an outside dining area.

The ground floor includes an elegant drawing room, and the lower ground floor has a cinema and family room, wine cellar, and two double bedrooms – both with en suite bathrooms. The master bedroom suite is on the first floor, together with a study that opens out onto a flat roof.

Between Kensington High Street and Notting Hill Gate, Palace Gardens Terrace was built in 1860.

At the northern end, 100 metres from Bayswater Road, stands the Second Church of Christ, Scientist, designed by Sir John Burnet in 1921.

James Clerk Maxwell, physicist, once lived at No 16; ‘Incomparable’ Max Beerbohm, writer and caricaturist, at No 57; and Wyndham Lewis, novelist and painter, at No 61. Kensington Palace and Gardens are a short walk away.

Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington W8, £5.95m, Knight Frank Kensington 020 7938 4311

“In the best tradition of English architecture and interior design, exquisitely executed spaces have been formed in which no two rooms are identical” Mark Redfern, Knight Frank Kensington

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Maharajah retreat Totally refurbished in a high-spec contemporary makeover, this lavish garden maisonette at 53 Holland Park is set on two floors of the former home of Maharajah Duleep Singh, the last ruler of Lahore.

The Blue Plaque property was built in 1862 and Duleep Singh, a favourite of Queen Victoria, took out a lease to live here with his family “as economically as possible” in April 1881 after leaving his estate at Elveden Hall in Suffolk, where he previously lived the life of a country squire.

Five years later, he set out from Holland Park for the Punjab to try to place himself as the prophesied head of the Sikh people. His London property remained the home of his wife, Bamba, and their children until it was sold in around 1890.

The comprehensively modernised apartment now for sale at this imposing double-fronted villa has been extended to provide more than 5625 sq ft of luxurious living space. The home at this prestigious address includes a large south-facing rear garden, gym with kitchenette, steam room with in-ceiling speakers, and staff accommodation.

Ultra-modern appliances combine with original features such as ornamental fireplaces, sash windows, cornicing, ceiling roses and architraves. All the bedrooms have luxury en suite bathrooms or shower rooms fitted with Italian marble and limestone floors.

Arranged on the raised and lower ground floors, the

five-bedroom property offers underfloor heating throughout, Lutron lighting and blind control, comfort heating and cooling, and a cinema with the latest audio-visual technology.

It also has a new bespoke staircase.

By Bob Stonebridge 53 Holland Park W11, £12.95m, John Wilcox & Co 020 7602 2352

“This stunning garden maisonette in an imposing, double-fronted villa is intelligently and sympathetically restored to exacting contemporary standards” Simon Lindsay-Bethune, John Wilcox & Co

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Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOldFreehold Somerset Square, W14 £3,950,000 An extraordinary and individual modern country stunning Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, is reception broadly A superb four bedroom family house on four floors house locatedininathis soughtlocation. after area of Holland Park.

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Entrance hall | Double reception room | Dining room | Kitchen | Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom | Three further bedrooms | Further en suite bathroom | Shower room | Two

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Look Northside for views across Clapham Common The front windows of a brick-built house behind electric gates on Clapham Common Northside look out through tall trees towards the wide open greenery of Clapham Common.

At the rear of this three-storey property, separated from the main house by a lawn and patio garden, is a two-storey coach house that offers extra space in two receptions, a kitchen, and two en suite bedrooms.

“The separate coach house is ideal as a nanny or granny annexe, or alternatively it could be used as a rental investment,” said Robin Chatwin, head of Savills Clapham, Battersea and Wandsworth.

“People are going to love the in-and-out driveway and double garage with this house. It is also in a fantastic spot with wonderful views across the Common and easy access to the City and West End.” The main house ground floor has two grand receptions with marble fireplaces and ornate cornices.

The Smallbone kitchen includes wooden flooring and a Lacanche French range cooker, and leads to a separate utility room. A conservatory-style dining room has French windows that open out into the 52ft by 33ft garden.

On the two upper floors, the impressive master bedroom suite looks out across the Common, as do three more double bedrooms – two with en suite shower rooms. A fifth bedroom is served by a family bathroom.

Total inside living space, including garage and coach house, is almost 4600 sq ft. Look to Battersea Rise and Clapham for shops, restaurants and wine bars. There are bus routes into Chelsea and trains at Clapham Junction or Clapham Common tube.

Clapham Common Northside, Clapham SW4, £4.25m, Savills 020 8877 1222

“ The architecture of the house is beautiful with original fireplaces, high ceilings and great proportions to all of the rooms” Robin Chatwin, Savills

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Wandle Road, SW17 With a cinema, steam room, gym, studio flat, seven bedrooms, four bathrooms, seventy five foot garden and over 1200 square feet of entertaining space, this house is truly exceptional in every way. This home is a wonderful example of modernity mixing with Victorian architecture in an inspiring manner.

£3,495,000 Freehold Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

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Hillbury Road, SW17 This very large house is located within the Heaver Estate backing on to Tooting Common, giving any owner the opportunity to live in a quiet and idyllic area, which is still only minutes away from central Balham. The house has five bedrooms and over 2000 square feet of accommodation.

ÂŁ1,500,000 Â Freehold Balham 020 8675 6565

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Althorp Road, SW17 Located adjacent to Wandsworth Common in the heart of ‘Bellevue Village’ this bright and spacious end of terrace house is a wonderful family home. Its location, size, condition and character are all flawless and make for a property that is exceptional in all aspects.

£1,395,000 Freehold Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

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Balham 020 8675 6565

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Osward Road, SW17 The idea is to take a Victorian structure and design and internally bring it fully into the 21st Century. The finished product is one of beauty, elegance and contemporariness. The house has five bedrooms, two bathrooms and a truly stunning ground floor entertaining come living space.

£1,350,000 Freehold Balham 020 8675 6565

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Close to Common Lovely home Wiseton Road, SW17 A delightful three bedroom mid terraced Victorian home located in a wonderful area. Wiseton Road is very close to Bellevue Road, is only minutes away from Wandsworth Common and is in the catchment area of some wonderful schooling.

Adding to the bedrooms is a 40 foot rear garden, two bathrooms and plenty of entertaining space.

£1,050,000 Freehold Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

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Ranmere Street, SW12 This stunning four bedroom family home is located perfectly for access to Balham town centre and all the amenities of Balham High Road. It is a superb property in excellent order, benefitting from a wealth of entertaining space, large bedrooms and a private garden.

£895,000 Freehold Balham 020 8675 6565

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Ravenstone Street, SW12 A beautiful three bedroom family home located superbly for access to everything Balham has to offer. This home is bright, airy and in wonderful condition throughout. It would be ideal for a family or anyone looking for a property with a wealth of charm and character.

£775,000 Freehold Balham 020 8675 6565

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Prime location

Three bedrooms Winfrith Road, SW18 On a most desirable residential street in the heart of Earlsfield this three bedroom mid terrace family home is in wonderful condition throughout.

Accommodation comprises through reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, three bedrooms, bathroom and rear garden.

£725,000 Freehold Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

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Bright and spacious Victorian home Sistova Road, SW12 A wonderfully bright and spacious Victorian house which includes many original Victorian features and fantastic modern touches. The house has four double bedrooms and two luxury bathrooms, as well as benefitting from a large basement and loft extension. On the ground floor are two reception rooms, kitchen/dining room and a large garden.

ÂŁ800Â per week Balham 020 8675 6565

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Barrow Road, SW16 A property rarely found on the lettings market is such a grandiose and versatile property that would be a joy to live in. Everywhere you look you will see original Victorian features combined with modern twists that allow the occupier to live in refinement whilst still experiencing Victorian character.

ÂŁ600Â per week Streatham 020 8677 9900

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Kennington Office (020) 7840 0666 www.fieldandsons.co.uk

GROVEWAY, STOCKWELL PARK CONSERVATION AREA SW9

FIELD & SONS Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Est. 1804

Guide price £2,300,000

An exceptional and extremely pretty double fronted Georgian house in excess of 3600sqft which has been tastefully renovated throughout and retains many original features. The house has superb entertaining rooms and has been extended with a stunning kitchen/breakfast room with vaulted glazed roof. To the front is a carriage driveway with parking for two/three cars and at the rear a fantastic walled 91’ garden with large terrace, lawn and children’s play area.

This gracious home is surely one of the finest houses in the Stockwell Park Conservation area.

Joint Sole Agents with John D Wood, Battersea

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Park offers an exclusive countryside experience The South East continues to attract London buyers with the Kent and Sussex commuting belt one of the most popular servicing London. Less than an hour from the City by train, Tunbridge Wells offers those looking to move for lifestyle reasons everything from excellent schools – including grammar schools – good quality family homes and stunning countryside.

“As we move into spring, which is typically a busy market, we are certainly seeing a rise in interest from London buyers,” says Robert Jacobs of Savills Tunbridge Wells. “Recent analysis from Savills noted that more and more London buyers are recognising an opportunity to exchange their family home in London for a good-sized family home in the country, and also buy a smaller property in the City for investment,” he said.

“However, as the value of housing stock in the South East continues to rise, this is a clear demonstration of the strength of equity in the local markets. Residential property across Kent has been a resilient asset class during recent economic turbulence, and this is echoed by our residential team in Sevenoaks too.”

Tunbridge Wells offers beautiful parks and period properties such as the Victorian villa Nine West in

Hungershall Park, which commands wonderful views over parkland, and 5 Calverley Park, the western half of a Grade II* listed Decimus Burton Regency double villa.

Calverley Park is a private no-through road accessed via a stone archway on Crescent Road in the centre of Tunbridge Wells. A 3195 sq ft four-bedroom property for sale here includes a garage, and front and rear gardens.

Calverley Park was the first of the residential parks constructed in Tunbridge Wells in the early 19th century and played a significant part in the development of the concept ‘rus in urbe’ - bringing the beauty and values of the countryside into the town.

The Park is considered one of the most prestigious addresses in Tunbridge Wells with large villas arranged in an arc overlooking private ‘pleasure grounds’, giving the illusion of sole enjoyment of acres of parkland in the centre of town, walking distance from the shops and station.

Decimus Burton, the architect behind Calverley Park, was also involved in Regent’s Park in London.

Calverley Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, guide price £2m, Savills Tunbridge Wells 01892 507000

“ More buyers are exchanging their family home in London for a good-sized home in the country, and buying a smaller property in the city for investment” Robert Jacobs, Savills Tunbridge Wells

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The Great Barn, recently transformed into a highspec home includes a five-bedroom house; gym and home office annexe; stable cottage; extensive gardens and grounds.

London 30 miles The Great Barn, Castle Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, guide price £2.5m, Nash Partnership 01442 863000

Millennium is very contemporary for Bath A mile from Bath city centre, Millennium Court is a new development of nine two-bedroom contemporary apartments, including an impressive penthouse with two balconies.

Launched at a recent open day, the building has an art deco flavour with light, open plan living space and high-specification fixtures and fittings such as Schmidt kitchens, fully wired sound system, and laminated soundproof windows. The elevated location with excellent views is handy for Bath University and Bear Flat village area.

Estate agent Joanna Sharp, associate of Cobb Farr, said: “It’s very contemporary for Bath and has been finished to an exacting standard. We would definitely expect to sell the majority of the apartments to investment purchasers, overseas buyers or London residents looking for a modern pied-a-terre in Bath.”

London 110 miles Millennium Court, Wellsway, Bath, £285,000 to £495,000, Cobb Farr 01225 333332

VIEWS ACROSS WAVENEY VALLEY A Grade II listed townhouse near the centre of Beccles, the Suffolk market town, dates back to the 16th century and contains Georgian additions.

Stacked with original features such as exposed beams and redbrick fireplaces, the property has four bedrooms including the master with views across the Waveney Valley. There are four receptions, a kitchen and breakfast room, garage, offstreet parking and a rear garden.

London 124 miles Apsley House, Beccles, Suffolk, guide price £475,000, Musker McIntyre Beccles 01502 710180

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Restored and remodelled, a former Regency chapel in Bury St Edmunds has a large dining hall containing an eco-friendly bioethanol flueless fireplace.

London 80 miles Old Chapel House, St Mary’s Square, Bury St Edmunds, guide price £850,000, Duttons 01284 749433

Built by the parson as village school Grade II listed Tudor House in Barnwell, Northamptonshire, was original built as the village school by Parson Latham in 1604.

This historic limestone cottage has been extended in recent years to provide a large kitchen and breakfast room, garden room and cloakroom. Among the period features in the original part of the house are an inglenook fireplace, stone mullion windows, and stone flag floor.

A studio in the garden could be used as a home office or hobby room, and also has annexe potential.

The house stands opposite a babbling brook lined with lime trees and weeping willows.

London 84 miles Tudor House, Barnwell, Northamptonshire, £415,000 Woodford & Co 01832 274732

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Londoners, it’s time to head to the country The promise of space to roam, good schools and efficient commutes is luring young families into country life.

Fiona Penny created Bespoke Home Finders six years ago to provide a unique relocation/home finding service for both buyers and tenants looking to move to the Kentish towns of Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Cranbrook and the surrounding villages.

Based in Cranbrook, and having spent her childhood in Tunbridge Wells, Fiona has extensive knowledge and love for the area.

Working predominantly with families, 80 per cent of her clients are either moving to the area from London, mainly from Wandsworth, Fulham, Clapham and Dulwich postcodes, or returning from abroad.

The key attractions to making that move to West Kent are...

• Better value for money versus the London market, which often means a larger house with a large garden.

• The commute into London is between 26 minutes (Sevenoaks Station) and an hour (Staplehurst Station) • Excellent state primary schools, independent prep and senior schools, single sex grammar schools and the co-educational Cranbrook Grammar School, which also has weekly boarding pupils.

Vendors increasingly prefer a more discreet form of marketing, protecting their privacy by not putting their properties onto the web or in the local press. Estate agents that Fiona has developed close working relationships with will often call her first and invite her to view the property before anyone else, giving her clients a head start.

Potential vendors and landlords often approach Fiona first, before instructing an estate agent, to see if she can match one of her clients to their house. This gives Fiona’s clients unique access to properties first.

Providing a personal service for their clients, Fiona and her assistant Becky do not stop with just finding their clients the house of their dreams, but help them settle into an area through recommendations for babysitters, piano teachers, carpenters, cake makers, cleaners… the list is endless!

The Fiona Penny service suits a wide range of budgets, so don’t be put off by thinking it is only for the super rich. The fees can be self-funding when negotiating and agreeing a purchase price on a property.

Even if you have found a property, Fiona would still add value to the negotiations and could potentially manage other areas of the move.

Moving from London to Kent.

What the clients say...

“We wouldn't have got the house we wanted in Tunbridge Wells without Fiona's help. She offered great advice, carried out all the negotiations on our behalf, and kept everyone involved calm throughout. Thanks to Fiona's efforts, we were able to move here from London with three children in time for the start of term!

We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.”

Ms B and Mr G “We used Fiona and Becky in connection with our move to Kent. We must say it was a wholly positive experience. We have lived in London for most of our working lives so a step into the country was a step into the unknown. We needed lots of support and handholding.”

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1 AN OUTSTANDING WEALDEN HALL HOUSE WITH STUNNING SOUTHERLY VIEWS boughton monchelsea, kent Boughton Monchelsea: 1.6 miles; Maidstone: 5.6 miles; Ashford International: 20.1 miles; London: 46 miles ø Grade II listed ø 3 reception rooms ø 5/6 bedrooms including 5 suites ø 2 bedroom annexe in a converted barn ø 4 bay 'Heritage' style garage ø tennis court ø south-facing gardens and grounds ø approx 10 acres ø 416 sq m (4,477 sq ft)

Savills Cranbrook Sarah Simmonds ssimmonds@savills.com

01580 720161

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1 INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED PROPERTY toys hill, sevenoaks Immaculately presented ø high specification ø far reaching views ø south-facing gardens ø approaching 1 acre ø EPC=C

Savills Sevenoaks Richard Smith rsmith@savills.com

01732 789700 Guide £1.95 million Freehold

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Tostock, Suffolk

Faded Grandeur

Guide Price ÂŁ950,000

Award winning village 5 miles east of historic Bury St Edmunds. Outstanding opportunity to restore a fine Georgian house standing in stunning parkland grounds of some 50 acres (stms). Tostock Place is a fine former country estate with easy access to the A14 hence M11 and A12 trunk roads. Stowmarket mainline rail link is only 5 miles hence Liverpool Street in 85 minutes. Stansted Airport in 50 Minutes.

Elegant accommodation requiring restoration and alteration with the clear advantage of not being a listed building.

Grand reception hall, kitchen / scullery, three fine reception rooms, ancillary and service rooms, cellars. First floor landing, five bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Formal gardens, parkland, paddocks, 16 stalls within modern stable block, hay store.

Enquiries and information pack requests to; Clive Robinson (Director estates and land) 01284 769694. Email info@robinsonsportfolio.co.uk.

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01206 299222

www.grierandpartners.co.uk Specialising in the sale of country and village homes on the Essex Suffolk border in the heart of Constable Country and the Dedham Vale

East Bergholt, Suffolk

Price on application

This Georgian country house and estate lies within the undulating countryside of the Dedham Vale with spectacular views across the lower reaches of the Stour Valley to the Vale taking in this emotive landscape from an elevated site.

The Grade II Listed two storey white brick house exudes and understated charm both internally and externally, having been part of this landscape since 1840. The grounds are both managed with extensive formal grounds including a walled garden, and yet natural with woodland pre-dating the house by many years and stock proof fenced pasture of some 48 acres with two natural streams passing through the land.

Additional accommodation includes the three bedroom Gardeners Cottage set away from the main house, the two bedroom Gate House at the drive entrance, the four bedroom Cottages adjoining the main house and a range of useful outbuildings including stables and workshops clustered around the house yard and further buildings in the outer yard. EPC= F.

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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | Oundle

£945,000

Peterborough station (King’s Cross 48 minutes) 13 miles. Cambridge 30 miles Northampton 30 miles A stunning contemporary residence situated a short walk from the Market Place and one of the country’s top Public Schools. Superbly appointed, flowing and versatile accommodation with six bedrooms & five bathrooms. Lovely gardens and superb views over the Nene Valley.

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1 HIGH STREET PEWSEY WILTSHIRE SN9 5AF T: (0)1672 564555 E: sales@manningfordcroft.co.uk E: lettings@manningfordcroft.co.uk

Pewsey Wiltshire Price Guide: £635,000 Subject to Contract – Freehold

Entrance Porch Formal Sitting Room Family Room Dining Room Study Cloakroom Kitchen/Breakfast Room Five Bedrooms (three With En Suite) Family Bathroom Dressing Room/Nursery/Bed Five Generous Gardens and Lovely Rural Views Extensive Off Street Parking Trains for the commuter from Pewsey with direct trains to London Paddington (70 mins), Hungerford (M4) 10 miles, Swindon 12 miles, and the cathedral cities of Bath and Salisbury, both within an hours drive.

Wilton Nr Marlborough Wiltshire

www.manningfordcroft.com

An exceptional, detached four to five bedroom family house with generous gardens and parking set behind timber gates situated in this small hamlet on the eastern edge of the popular village of Pewsey.

To Let: £1,500 PCM

A stunning detached former school house with three bedrooms and large reception room with vaulted ceiling situated in this sought after village. Wilton is a tranquil Wiltshire village with a well regarded pub, village pond and even restored windmill.

Large Reception Room With Vaulted Ceiling Kitchen/Breakfast Room Dining Area Utility Room Cloakroom Master Bedroom With En Suite Shower Room Two Further Double Bedrooms Family Bathroom Garden Off Road Parking Oil Central Heating Unfurnished There are good rail connections to London Paddington from the nearby village of Great Bedwyn.

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Old Coach House, Redenhall, Norfolk

£420,000

South End House, Loddon, Norfolk

£695,000

This attractive Grade II listed character property dates back to the 17th century and boasts a wealth of warmth and character. Set in a plot of around an acre, the property enjoys spacious living accommodation over two floors and offers scope for a separate selfcontained annexe and thriving cattery adding a degree of versatility. EPC Rating: E

An impressive Georgian house with period features and later additions, providing spacious accommodation with six bedrooms, five reception rooms. All set in beautiful gardens in a wonderful location close to the Norfolk Broads in the popular village of Loddon. NO ONWARD CHAIN. EPC Rating: E

Sitting Room with Inglenook Fireplace • Kitchen/Dining Room with bread oven • Family Room/Potential Annexe • Three First Floor Bedrooms • Separate Guest Bedroom • Convenient Village Location • 10 minutes from Diss with 100 minute direct link to Liverpool Street

Drawing Room • Sitting Room • Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Master Bedroom with Dressing Room & En Suite Bathroom • Five Further Bedrooms • Study/ Library • Cellar • Gardens including Feature ‘Knot Garden’ • Workshop and Garage • Outbuildings

Harleston Office 01379 882535 harleston@muskermcintyre.co.uk

The Old House, Harleston, Norfolk

£795,000

Centrally located in Harleston, ‘The Old House’ was until the end of the 19th century known as ‘Commercial House’ and comprises a most imposing Grade II listed residence which dates in part to the 16th century with a scheme of significant enlargement since and having had the front elevation encased in attractive red brick in the 18th century.. EPC Rating: E Two Self-Contained Flats • One Bedroom Annexe • Four/Five Double Bedrooms • Gated Driveway and Garage • Central Town Location • Ideal for use as a B&B (stp)

Loddon Office 01508 521110 info@muskermcintyre.co.uk

Fieldway, Dennington, Suffolk

Lovely Original Features • Drawing Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Three/Four Bedrooms • Study/Snug • Garden Room • Conservatory • Extensive Rural Views to Rear • Beautifully Presented Throughout • One Bedroom Annexe

Harleston Office 01379 882535 harleston@muskermcintyre.co.uk

Simon McIntyre Bungay Office Tel. 01986 888160

Joanna McIntyre Loddon Office Tel. 01508 521110

Jodi MacKenzie Beccles Office Tel. 01502 710180

£399,999

Well presented, versatile and spacious detached three/four bedroom house dating from the 1920s with **1 bedroom annexe**, garage, mature gardens and lovely rural views.

Located in the sought after village of Dennington, close to Framlingham. EPC Rating: F

Will Sadler Diss Office Tel. 01379 644822

Halesworth Office 01986 888205 halesworth@muskermcintyre.co.uk

Andrew Neil Halesworth Office Tel. 01986 888205

Richard Clarke Harleston Office Tel. 01379 882535

Matthew Chapple Norwich Office Tel. 01603 859343

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Semington, Wiltshire

Guide ÂŁ925,000

Situated in the heart of this attractive Wiltshire village, surrounded by beautiful countryside, yet within easy reach of Bath, a handsome detached six bedroom Georgian property which has undergone substantial renovation over recent years. It now provides generous and elegant accommodation arranged over four floors with a beautiful parterre garden and parking for numerous vehicles.

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Pickwick, Corsham, Wiltshire

£695,000

Formerly part of the Hartham Farm Estate, situated on the outskirts of Corsham, this Victorian detached house was the subject of an extensive refurbishment programme whilst retaining much character including original fireplaces and restored sash windows, now benefits from a new kitchen with granite work tops, luxury bathroom suite, re-wiring, new plumbing, central heating system and re-decoration throughout. The property stands amidst delightful, principally lawned gardens and grounds of 1 acre which immediately back on to open fields and provide ample parking for numerous vehicles.

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Lettings Lowdown Report by Matthew Hobbs, director of Savills Prime Central London Lettings Quality of service and presentation are perennially important factors when it comes to the prime central London lettings market. Tenants choose not to compromise in the prime market and are discerning on price and unwilling to accept anything but the best property in the best areas.

Furthermore, overseas tenants always look to sample life in prime central London, and while there is some migration from the more central areas out to the south-west, as tenants extend their stay beyond the initial few years, the majority of corporate foreign tenants always look to be in the more central locations.

Landlords need to be aware that the overseas tenant also expects high levels of quality and finish and often seeks those properties that are professionally managed. While rental values in the prime central areas are down slightly this quarter, we are already seeing more activity in the corporate relocation market as more and more industries turn to London.

Previously the majority of our corporate relocations came from the financial services sector. However, we are now seeing more tenants from the energy sector and other

industries as well. That said, the financial services sector is starting to show green shoots and we expect this to bolster the lettings market in the second quarter.

Additionally, we have seen very few ‘accidental landlords’ coming over from the sales market and diluting the market.

Pricing is likely to hold up in the medium term.

In South-West London, pounds per square foot is just under half the value of prime central London rents, and as such renters now realise they get more for their money in Richmond, Wimbledon, Chiswick and Barnes while maintaining good commuter routes to the City. The SouthWest London market has been buoyed by new developments in Clapham with The Library and Putney Hill, which feed the demand for smaller one and two-bedroom apartments.

The economic downturn has resulted in reduced rental budgets for the corporate market, which in turn has had positive impact for the South-West offices who are dealing with families requiring a four or five-bedroom house and are now looking at greater London to fulfil their wish list.

LUCY KNOWS FULHAM MARKET Lucy Hutchinson has joined Savills Fulham as a lettings negotiator after almost five years working in the Fulham area with John D Wood.

Sophie Curtis, head of Savills Fulham Lettings, said: “We are delighted to have Lucy on board. She has an excellent knowledge of the market and the area and I am sure she will take our lettings teams from strength to strength. It is also fortunate that she already knows many of our landlords, and has strong relationships with many of the key people in the area.”

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Kensington

£420 pw Furnished

Imperial Wharf

£450 pw Furnished

Kensington

£550 pw Furnished

1 Bedroom | 1 Reception | 1 Bathroom Period Conversion | Near High Street | EPC - C

1 Bedroom | 1 Reception | 1 Bathroom Balcony | Gym | Spa | Pool | Parking | EPC - B

2 Bedrooms | 1 Reception | 1 Bathroom Communal Garden | Amenities Closeby | EPC - D

Kensington 020 7938 3522

Imperial Wharf 020 7348 7620

Kensington 020 7938 3522

Hyde Park

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£575 pw Furnished

Kensington

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£625 pw Furnished

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Imperial Wharf

£650 pw Furnished

1 Bedroom | 1 Reception | 1 Bathroom Communal Garden | Near Hyde Park | EPC - C

2 Bedrooms | 1 Reception | 2 Bathrooms Lift | Near Kensington High Street | EPC - C

2 Bedrooms | 1 Reception | 2 Bathrooms 24hr Concierge | Parking | Tube Nearby | EPC - B

Hyde Park 020 7402 9866

Kensington 020 7938 3522

Imperial Wharf 020 7348 7620

Westminster

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£825 pw Furnished

Mayfair

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£900 pw Furnished

Chelsea

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£1,850 pw Unfurnished

2 Bedrooms | 1 Reception | 2 Bathrooms 24hr Porter | Lift | Amenities Closeby | EPC - B

2 Bedrooms | 1 Reception | 2 Bathrooms Period Features | Close To Amenities | EPC - F

3 Bedrooms | 1 Reception | 2 Bathrooms Mansion Flat | Near Sloane Square | EPC - E

Knightsbridge 020 7581 2112

Hyde Park 020 7402 9866

Knightsbridge 020 7581 2112

Ten offices open six days a week Monday – Saturday Beaufort Park 020 8732 7980 Canary Wharf 020 7517 6088

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PORTERED Close to Marylebone High Street, a threebedroom duplex apartment is to let on the third floor of a new portered complex in Blandford Street.

The 1090 sq ft home at Faraday House features an open plan kitchen and reception space – with doubleheight ceilings – next to a flexible third bedroom or study. The top floor contains the master bedroom with en suite shower room, second bedroom with fitted storage, and a family bathroom. Parking is available for an extra £50 per week.

Faraday House, Blandford Street, Marylebone W1, guide price £1275 per week, Knight Frank 020 3435 6440

Five-star services Five-star luxury residential services are included with a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor of the modern development at The Knightsbridge.

The development offers bespoke services that include 24-hour concierge, residents’ health spa, swimming pool and gym. The apartment currently for sale features an open plan reception and dining area with polished wood floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the communal gardens.

Its double bedrooms have lavish en suite facilities and plenty of storage space. The property also has a separate eat-in kitchen.

The Knightsbridge SW1, £3,500 per week furnished, Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings 020 7581 2112

Plot is transformed A plot on Garway Road no longer looks like a bombsite following the construction of three modern duplex apartments designed by architect Russell Jones, who has worked with Harry Seidler.

Hit by an incendiary bomb during the 1940 Blitz, the plot was believed to be the last undeveloped bombsite in Notting Hill and Bayswater and remained untouched until 2003.

A contemporary development now stands on the site and a two-bedroom duplex apartment is currently to let here on the first and second floors.

Architect Russell Jones previously worked on European projects such as a glass pavilion outside Lisbon. He also worked on Australian projects and a resort in a Unesco-listed coastal rainforest in Brazil.

Garway Road, Notting Hill W2, £1295 per week furnished, Savills 020 3430 6613

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CRANLEY GARDENS, SOUTH KENSINGTON, SW7

THE REGENT, SOHO, W1F

£900 per week Unfurnished

£1,250 per week Furnished/ Unfurnished

A two double bedroom flat with a large private terrace / garden, in an excellent location with only a short walk to both South Kensington and Gloucester Road tube stations.

A contemporary two bedroom apartment [5th floor with lift; 1380 sq/ft] in the newly built Regent Loft and Penthouses development, a short walk from Oxford Circus.

MONTPELIER PLACE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW7

PERRYMEAD STREET, PARSONS GREEN, SW6

£2,400 per week Unfurnished

£2,800 per week Unfurnished

A charming, recently refurbished, four bedroom house in Knightsbridge. Available immediately for a long let.

A substantial, newly refurbished, family home [3,611 sq/ft] situated on the sought-after Peterborough Estate in Parsons Green.

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EATON TERRACE, BELGRAVIA, SW1W ÂŁ2,800 per week Unfurnished A beautiful family home [3,024 sq/ft] arranged over six floors, situated on the south side of Eaton Square and available immediately for a long let.

6 bedrooms [5 doubles; 1 single]. 4 reception rooms [drawing room; dining room; study; family/garden room]. 4 bath/shower rooms [2 en suite]; 2 guest cloakrooms. Contemporary kitchen. Utility room.

Terrace and patio garden.

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Aldridge Road Villas W11 ÂŁ4,200,000 Freehold A stylish family home situated in this quiet residential street. The house is presented in excellent order with attention to detail and quality materials having been used throughout.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Play room, Utility room, Cloakroom, Garden, EPC: E.

Notting Hill Sales 020 7727 7777 nhsales@dng.co.uk

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Franklins Row SW3 ÂŁ3,950,000 Share of Freehold A spectacular raised ground floor four bed flat with lovely westerly views over the square gardens.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen, Entrance hall, Lift, Porter, Access to the grounds of Burton Court by separate negotiation, EPC: E.

Chelsea Sales 020 7225 1225 chelseasales@dng.co.uk

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Queen’s Gate Place SW7 £2,850,000 Share of Freehold An immaculately presented ground and first floor maisonette in the heart of South Kensington.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room with open plan kitchen, Terrace, Access to communal gardens by separate negotiation, EPC: E.

Kensington Gate Sales 020 7581 1152 kengatesales@dng.co.uk

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Draycott Place SW3 ÂŁ1,795,000 Share of Freehold A wonderfully well-presented first floor flat with an open south-facing view up Lincoln Street.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Second bedroom, Second bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Lift, EPC: D.

Chelsea Sales 020 7225 1225 chelseasales@dng.co.uk

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Benbow Road W6 £1,550,000 Freehold A charming ¾ bedroom house with a 43ft garden in a quiet residential road with scope (subject to planning) to extend.

3/4 bedrooms, Bathroom, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Playroom/bedroom 4, Utility room, 43ft garden, EPC: D.

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush Sales 020 8563 7100 hammsales@dng.co.uk

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Turneville Road W14 £1,295,000 Freehold A stunning four storey house in a popular residential street close to Queen’s Tennis Club benefiting from a south facing garden.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 further double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Open plan kitchen/dining room, Study, Cloakroom, Roof terrace, Garden, EPC: D.

Fulham Sales 020 7731 4391 fulhamsales@dng.co.uk

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Queens Gardens W2 £1,750,000 Share of Freehold

Whitehead’s Grove SW3 £1,495,000 Share of Freehold

A fantastic three bedroom top floor apartment (with lift) located in this attractive well-maintained garden square.

A very bright top (seventh) floor two bed corner flat with far reaching double aspect views and a double reception room.

3 bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Kitchen/dining room, Terrace, Lift, EPC:D.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Lift, Porter, EPC: E.

Notting Hill Sales 020 7727 7777 nhsales@dng.co.uk

Chelsea Sales 020 7225 1225 chelseasales@dng.co.uk

Joint Sole Agents Savills 020 7727 5750

Whitehead’s Grove SW3 £1,450,000 Share of Freehold

Stadium Street SW10 £1,150,000 Leasehold

A lovely two bed flat in this well-known and secure portered block close to Chelsea Green.

A fantastic split level flat occupying the first and second floors of an attractive converted Victorian terrace.

Master bedroom, Bathroom, Second bedroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Lift, Porter, EPC: E.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Second bedroom/study, Shower room, Reception room, Kitchen, Roof terrace, EPC: E.

Chelsea Sales 020 7225 1225 chelseasales@dng.co.uk

Chelsea Sales 020 7225 1225 chelseasales@dng.co.uk

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Cornwall Gardens SW7 £995,000 Share of Freehold

De Vere Mews W8 £995,000 Leasehold

A delightful two double bedroom flat on this popular garden square with the benefit of outside space.

A well-presented two bedroom flat in this private and gated mews, close to Kensington High Street and Hyde Park.

2 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, Reception room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Patio, Access to communal gardens, EPC: C.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Lift, EPC: D.

Kensington Gate Sales 020 7581 1152 kengatesales@dng.co.uk

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Cambridge Street SW1 £925,000 Leasehold

Upper Tachbrook Street SW1 £895,000 Leasehold

This is a lovely upper maisonette in the ever popular Pimlico Grid which, being dual aspect, is naturally light throughout.

Immaculately presented throughout this is a spacious duplex apartment on the top two floors of this modern building offering all the comforts of modern living.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen, Balcony, EPC: F

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen, 2 Balconies, Porter, Secured underground parking space, Gym, EPC:3

Pimlico Sales 020 7931 8200 pimlicosales@dng.co.uk

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Chapter Street SW1 £875,000 Share of Freehold

Mirabel Road SW6 £795,000 Share of Freehold

A wonderful opportunity to purchase a bright 5th floor apartment in this portered block.

An exciting opportunity to purchase a wonderful four double bedroom flat located moments from Fulham Broadway.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen, Balcony, Porter, Lift, Parking, EPC: D

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 3 further double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room with open-plan kitchen/breakfast room, EPC: E.

Pimlico sales 020 7931 8200 pimlicosales@dng.co.uk

Fulham Sales 020 7731 4391 fulhamsales@dng.co.uk

Banim Street W6 £710,000 Freehold

Princes House W11 £695,000 Leasehold

A charming two bedroom flat-fronted cottage with well-presented light accommodation and a West facing garden.

A fabulous apartment with a well laid out accommodation, in this popular pottered building on Kensington Park Road.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Double reception room, Kitchen, West-facing patio garden, Attic storage space, EPC: C.

Double bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Lift, Porter, Access to communal gardens, EPC: C.

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush Sales 020 8563 7100 hammsales@dng.co.uk

Notting Hill Sales 020 7727 7777 nhsales@dng.co.uk

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Fulham Road SW6 £650,000 Leasehold

Chancellors Street W6 £595,000 Leasehold

A wonderful three bedroom top floor mansion flat located in the heart of Parsons Green.

A well-presented, split-level two bedroom conversion flat located close to the River Thames in a pretty cul-de-sac.

3 bedrooms, Shower room, Reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Cloakroom, EPC: D.

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Kitchen/reception room, Own entrance, Close to transport at Hammersmith Broadway, EPC: D.

Fulham Sales 020 7731 4391 Fulhamsales@dng.co.uk

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush Sales 020 8563 7100 hammsales@dng.co.uk

Emperor’s Gate SW7 £535,000 Leasehold

Lambrook Terrace SW6 £535,000 Leasehold

A delightful one bedroom flat located on the sought after Emperor’s Gate.

A newly refurbished two double bedroom ground floor flat moments from Bishops Park.

Bedroom, En-suite bathroom, Reception room with open-plan kitchen, EPC: C.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Open plan kitchen/reception room, Garden, EPC: C.

Kensington Gate Sales 020 7581 1152 kengatesales@dng.co.uk

Fulham Sales 020 7731 4391 fulhamsales@dng.co.uk

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