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Nightingale Lane, SW12 – £790 pw A very spacious family house close to Wandsworth Common. The house has a double reception room, large kitchen dining room with further sitting/play room leading to a large garden, five bedrooms, one bathroom, cloakroom. The house also has a garage and off street parking.

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contents NEWS AND FEATURES Market View Love is in the air. Create romance around your property for a Valentine’s sale, reports Cheryl Markosky.

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Village Vibe Balham. We take a guided tour of its main attractions, top streets, best schools and shops.

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Heads-up Nine Elms makeover. New Covent Garden Market is ready for a £2 billion revamp in South Bank regeneration

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Exclusively South Wandsworth Castle.

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Money Tightening the rules. Lenders say their criteria for borrowers could get tougher, reports Duncan Farmer.

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Mortgages Check out the facts, figures and interest rates in our current best

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The Project Downton comes to town.

A Victorian family home is fit for Lord and Lady Crawley after major renovation.

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Events Five of the best local Valentine’s events taking place in and around the South area this month.

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New Homes Update Spring fever.

House builders are busy getting properties dressed and ready for viewings, says David Smith.

FOR SALE & TO LET South West London Stable investment. A house in Kingston upon Thames comes with three one-bed apartments set around a central courtyard in Grade II listed former stables.

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marketview With Valentine’s Day ringed on the calendar, February is the month of love. Can you create romance around your property, asks Cheryl Markosky.

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etting someone to love your home can take a great deal of effort. But will it look a bit naff – and like you’re trying too hard – when you lay out those heart-shaped cushions, red roses and scented candles around Valentine’s Day? George Franks, sales director at Douglas & Gordon, thinks if sellers create ‘that happy house feeling’, buyers will pick up on the vibes and have an instant attachment – with, or without, romantic props.

“Decorative hearts made of bells, shells and wood are all the rage at the moment. That being said, I wouldn’t suggest specifically buying these to tie into this particular occasion,” he cautions. “Instead, creating cosy areas where a couple can imagine themselves having a candlelit dinner, or sitting together in front of the fire, will add to the appeal of a home – especially during colder months.”

And keep an eye out for ‘that romantic buying sign’ of couples starting to hold hands when walking round a property, he adds.

Buying agent Karelia Scott-Daniels from Manse & Garret Property Search recalls dressing a house’s dining table with three long-stemmed red roses – the only ones the florist had – for the photographer. “A doeeyed newlywed couple came round and they offered the asking price on the spot!”

But you can go too far, she suggests. “I once viewed a family home with a couple on Valentine’s Day and the owner left a trail of rose petals from the front door to the master bedroom with an art installation spelling out YES, which really put my clients off. It was probably terribly expensive, but my female client couldn’t see past it and said she would never feel comfortable living in such a tacky house.

Mayow Short from Savills Battersea also thinks it’s a mistake to make your home appear seductive by marketing it quietly. “With so much information at your fingertips through the internet, keeping anything to do with property a mystery is difficult. I’m a strong believer in fully marketing a property, as this is the best way of ensuring you get the best buyer at the best price.”

village vibe Rachel Hanniquet-Brooking of Hamptons takes South on a guide tour of Balham ATTRACTIONS Balham is a fantastic area and many people are attracted by its close proximity to the Commons and excellent transport links. Being in the borough of Wandsworth, residents befit from the region’s cheapest council tax among other draw cards.

SHOPS Locals shops are concentrated around the High Street and Bedford Hill. Waitrose and Sainsbury’s serve the community for grocery shopping and blend well with the typical high street chains and small boutiques and cafes along Bedford Hill. On Northcote Road and Bellevue Road are shops for any need from clothing, baby buggies and wine to books, furniture and antiques.

TOP STREETS These stretch from impressive new-builds such as Ipsus 07 at the top of Balham Hill, the renowned mix of doublefronted houses and flats of the Heaver Estate, and the sought-after Nightingale Triangle. Smaller tree-lined roads such as Laitwood Road and Ormeley Road off Balham Hill are also much sought-after, with properties coming to the market and going the next day.

RESTAURANTS, CAFES AND PUBS Over the last couple of years we’ve seen some

great additions to the Balham scene. Firm favourites such as Harrisons and Lamberts never fail, and Trinity Stores is a great place to pick up a light bite or a slice of cake. For a Mediterranean meal, try tapas at the Fat Delicatessen. Bertie and Boo is a loyal hangout for mums and dads, and for Sunday breakfast you have to be early for a table at Milk. Finally, who could forget amazing pubs such as The Bedford, The Devonshire, and The Regent?

LEISURE Balham Leisure Centre has been keeping us fit for years and it’s heavily rumoured that Balham is about to welcome two new gyms to the High Street area.

Those who prefer the great outdoors are spoilt for choice with Wandsworth, Tooting and Clapham Commons all close by.

Tooting Bec Common has recently opened a new children’s adventure playground – a great way to meet other parents and friends. Balham hosts many events in Hildreth Street Market, and the Farmers Market comes to town every Sunday.

SCHOOLS Primary schools such as Ravenstone, Henry Cavendish and Telferscott are very popular with locals and perform well. Other fine schools include Hornsby House, Bromwood Hall, and Dulwich College.

celebritywatch Lords cricket ground brought Olympic archery to NW8. The Oval brought Britain’s Got Talent to Kennington by hosting auditions for the top TV show on Saturday 19 January.

Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon were due to visit the legendary cricketing venue to say yes or no to around 4000 wannabes making a bid for super stardom.

“Britain’s Got Talent is the latest in a series of high profile clients to use the wide-ranging facilities within the OCS Stand and the Kia Oval as a whole,” said an Oval spokesperson.

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uch like the beginning of 2012, the market seems to have woken early this year and deals are being done already.

One house we launched on the first day back in the office was agreed in three days and at asking price. We are obviously crossing our fingers that this enthusiasm by new buyers continues into the spring!

It is at this time of year that buyers usually decide they need to make a move and start registering with agents. This is certainly what we have started experiencing. With plenty of time for conversations over budgets and which area to live, buyers enter the market focused on finding the dream home. Out with the old and in with the new is the mantra.

Much is the same for vendors. Those who have had droves of in-laws and relations over to stay during Christmas may have decided that their houses are simply too small and selling this year is now a priority. Or maybe some of the children are eating turkey elsewhere and so the house is becoming too big to warrant keeping.

Wandsworth and Clapham markets often move according to families’ upsizing or downsizing for these reasons.

Looking ahead, we expect the levels of instructions and buyers to increase.

This obviously is good and bad for

buyers: more choice but more competition too.

The stamp duty tax changes have become an unavoidable increase for those purchasing above £2m and the majority of buyers, while being at the very least displeased about it, are now more pragmatic, much like when the £1m-plus sector was changed.

According to our mortgage experts at Knight Frank Finance, now is also a good time to have someone double-check your lending offers. With many high street banks changing their products away from interest-only facilities, talking to the right broker can be the difference between affordable and a stretch too far, whether for the same level of borrowing you intended or indeed to secure more to add to the budget. (Talk to Andrew Parker on 020 7268 2594.)

With our year-end in April, the last eight months have been our best ever. We have concluded some blue chip transactions in key addresses

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And the food? Brilliantly good value: gorgeous cakes, pastries and artisan breads all cooked on the premises, a great and eclectic cheese counter, and all manner of tinned and pickled speciality goods. Particularly recommended are the large meringue nests in various pastel shades.

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Dornton Road SW12 £1,175,000 This semi detached Victorian house was built in the 1870s and still retains many of its original features, structure and layout.

The bright and spacious family home comprises a large family kitchen leading through to a conservatory and out to a large garden, two further reception rooms, utility room, cloakroom, five double bedrooms and three family bathrooms. Located a short walk from of the green open spaces of the picturesque Tooting Common. Freehold. EPC=F. Sole Agents.

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Located ‘between the commons’, this beautiful ground floor apartment comprises a beautiful reception room, a large extended eat-in kitchen, two double bedrooms (one en suite) and a large 50ft south west facing garden with a large separate studio. Freehold. EPC=F. Sole Agents.

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Kingsley Street SW11 £630,000

Dagnan Road SW12 £575,000

Set on a quiet tree lined street in the popular Shaftesbury Estate, this property boasts a charming double reception room, an extended kitchen/ dining room leading out to a south facing garden, two large double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

This superb house boasts a large reception room, a separate, fitted kitchen leading to a dining room and out to a private garden, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property also has planning permission to convert the garage into further accommodation. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

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Eccles Road SW11 £850 per week This impressive property has been recently refurbished throughout, offering a wonderful combination of modern fittings and original features. Arranged over three floors and boasting excellent proportions, this family home comprises a double reception room, a large eat-in kitchen with extended side return leading out to a private garden, four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Eccles Road is located a short walk from the excellent amenities and transport links of Clapham Junction. EPC=D.

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Leathwaite Road SW11 £895 per week

Victorian Heights SW8 £600 per week

This spacious house is situated ‘between the commons’, in one of the prime areas of Battersea. Featuring a double reception room, a large kitchen with side return extension leading to a patio garden, WC/laundry room, four double bedrooms with master en suite and a further family bathroom. EPC=D.

This fabulous apartment is located within one of London’s most impressive school conversions. The apartment boasts double height ceilings and windows surrounding three reception areas, a galleried bedroom overlooking the reception room, a further double bedroom and a family bathroom. EPC=D

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Telferscot Road SW12 £475 per week

Hazelbourne Road SW12 £475 per week

A stunning flat located on the highly sought after Hyde Farm Estate. Presented in immaculate condition throughout this apartment boasts an eat-in kitchen leading out to a large private garden, a spacious living room flooded with natural light, two large double bedrooms and a modern bathroom. EPC=D

A stunning, split level Victorian conversion, presented in excellent condition on one of the most popular roads in Clapham South. The property boasts an eat-in kitchen, a large reception room, two generous double bedrooms and two contemporary bathrooms (one en suite). EPC=D

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1 A STUNNING HOUSE SET BEHIND SECURE GATES WITH OFF-STREET PARKING warriner gardens, sw11 Sitting room ø dining room ø kitchen ø study/bedroom 5 ø 5 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø courtyard garden ø balcony ø roof terrace ø secure gated development ø parking ø 211 sq m (2,388 sq ft) ø EPC = C

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Guide £2.3 million Freehold

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1 AN IMPOSING FAMILY HOUSE WITH A SEPARATE COACH HOUSE clapham common north side, sw4 Drawing room ø family room ø dining room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 4 further double bedrooms (2 en suite) ø family bathroom ø garden ø double garage ø in and out driveway ø separate coach house with 2 double bedrooms (both en suite) ø 426 sq m (4,586 sq ft) ø EPC = E Guide £4.25 million Freehold

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A STYLISHLY PRESENTED HOUSE BETWEEN THE COMMONS bennerley road, sw11 Double reception room ø kitchen/breakfast/family room ø study ø master bedroom with dressing area and en suite shower room ø 4 further bedrooms ø family bathroom ø cloakroom ø roof terrace ø garden ø 193 sq m (2,086 sq ft) ø EPC = D Guide £1.495 million Freehold

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AN IMMACULATE TERRACED FAMILY HOUSE melody road, sw18 2 reception rooms ø kitchen/family/dining room ø master bedroom suite ø 3 further bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø garden ø studio ø 197 sq m (2,123 sq ft) ø EPC = D Guide £1.5 million Freehold

Savills Wandsworth Emma Seaton eseaton@savills.com

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AN IMMACULATE FAMILY HOUSE OVER LOOKING WANDSWORTH COMMON wandsworth common west side, sw18 Double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 6 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø garden ø 238 sq m (2,570 sq ft) ø EPC = D Asking £2 million Freehold

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A STUNNING NEW DEVELOPMENT OF FIVE CONTEMPORARY TOWNHOUSES sisters avenue, sw11 Family room ø living room ø study ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 4 further bedrooms (1 with en suite shower rooms) ø family bathroom ø utility room ø 2 guest cloakrooms ø garden ø From 239 sq m (2,573 sq ft) to 256 sq m (2,763 sq ft) ø EPC = B Prices from £1.725 million Freehold

Savills Clapham Christopher Lewis cblewis@savills.com

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A DESIRABLE SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE SITUATED IN THE HEART OF THE 'NIGHTINGALE TRIANGLE' hearnville road, sw12 Kitchen/dining room ø double reception room ø 5 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø en suite shower room ø cloakroom ø tanked cellar ø garden ø 208 sq m (2,242 sq ft) ø EPC = D Guide £1.2 million Freehold

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AN IMPOSING DETACHED DOUBLE-FRONTED HOUSE trinity crescent, sw17 Drawing room ø sitting room ø dining room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø first floor terrace ø cloakroom ø cellar ø 189 sq ft landscaped garden ø parking for 4 cars ø summer house with sauna and shower ø 314 sq m (3,384 sq ft) ø EPC = E Guide £2.75 million Freehold

Savills Wandsworth Robin Chatwin rchatwin@savills.com

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A SENSATIONAL, WIDER THAN AVERAGE FAMILY HOUSE wandle road, sw17 Drawing room ø dining room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø family room ø conservatory ø study ø 5 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø south-facing garden ø off-street parking ø 257 sq m (2,776 sq ft) ø EPC = E Guide £2.25 million Freehold

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A SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOUSE SITUATED CLOSE TO WANDSWORTH COMMON balham park road, sw12 Double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø family room ø 6 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø further bathroom ø utility room ø garden ø 260 sq m (2,800 sq ft) ø EPC = E Asking £1.9 million Freehold

Savills Clapham Christopher Lewis cblewis@savills.com

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TONSLEY PLACE, sw18

BRAMFORD ROAD, sw18

Double reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom suite ø 2 further bedrooms ø further bathroom ø garden ø garage ø 139 sq m (1,496 sq ft) ø EPC = E

Double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø situated in 'The 'Tonsleys' ø 128 sq m (1,385 sq ft) ø EPC = D

Asking £985,000 Freehold

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VERRAN ROAD, sw12

VICARAGE CRESCENT, sw11

Double reception room ø kitchen ø 2 double bedrooms ø bathroom ø cloakroom ø south-facing garden ø 73 sq m (788 sq ft) ø EPC = E

Reception room ø kitchen ø patio garden ø 3 bedrooms ø bathroom ø cloakroom ø 97 sq m (1,050 sq ft) ø EPC = D

Guide £600,000 Freehold

Guide £815,000 Freehold

Savills Clapham cblewis@savills.com 020 8673 4111

Savills Battersea mshort@savills.com 020 3402 1900

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EGLANTINE ROAD, sw18

RECTORY GROVE, sw4

5 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø double reception room ø open plan kitchen ø garden ø EPC rating= D

5 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø 3 reception rooms ø open plan kitchen ø garden ø EPC rating= D

£1,250 per week Unfurnished

£1,200 per week Unfurnished

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Savills Clapham hhoyland@savills.com 020 8772 6989

FONTENOY ROAD, sw12

GERALDINE ROAD, sw18

5 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø open plan kitchen ø garden ø EPC rating= D

5 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø double reception room ø open plan kitchen ø garden ø EPC rating= D

£750 per week Unfurnished

£750 per week Unfurnished

Savills Clapham hhoyland@savills.com 020 8772 6989

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Geraldine Road, Wandsworth SW18

Elmbourne Road, Heaver Estate SW17

Asking price: £1,600,000

Asking price: £3,500,000

Asking price: £2,300,000

Asking price: £2,800,000

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The Chase, Clapham SW4

Swanage Road, Wandsworth SW18

Thurleigh Road, Between the Commons SW12

Asking price: £2,650,000

Asking price: £1,375,000

Asking price: £1,475,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth Knight Frank Wandsworth and Clapham Sales 020 8682 7777 26 Bellevue Road, London SW17 7EB

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Streathbourne Road, Heaver Estate SW17

Windmill Drive, Clapham SW4

Swanage Road, Wandsworth SW18

Asking price: £1,800,000

Asking price: £1,150,000

Asking price: £1,550,000

We know the local marketplace ◆ Our team has many years’ experience

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Chetwode Road, Wandsworth SW17 Asking price: £865,000

SOLD Sarsfeld Road, Balham SW12

◆ Our team has sold over £350 million

Asking price: £975,000

worth of property in Wandsworth and Clapham over the last few years ◆ Our team is approachable, honest and

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Frewin Road, Wandsworth SW18

Balham Park Road, Balham SW12

Asking price: £1,725,000

Asking price: £1,400,000

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Magdalen Road, Wandsworth SW18

Byrne Road, Balham SW12

Beechcroft Road, Wandsworth SW17

Asking price: £1,399,000

Sam Sproston Office Head

Asking price: £760,000

Esmond Elliot Associate

Asking price: £525,000

Federica Monaco Senior Negotiator

Becky Manwaring Associate

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Lordell Place, Wimbledon SW19

Welford Place, Wimbledon SW19

Bernard Gardens, Wimbledon SW19

Asking price: £1,995,000

Asking price: £1,150,000

Asking price: £1,995,000

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Victoria Drive, Wimbledon SW19

The Grange, Wimbledon SW19

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Melbourne Road, Wimbledon SW19

Clockhouse Close, Wimbledon SW19

Asking price: £1,995,000

Asking price: £5,450,000

Asking price: £795,000

Asking price: £8,000,000

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Vineyard Hill Road, Wimbledon SW19

Parkside, Wimbledon SW19

Ridgway, Wimbledon SW19

Asking price: £3,400,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon

Asking price: £7,500,000

Dominic Pasqua Partner and Head of Office

Asking price: £625,000

Matthew Hahn Senior Negotiator

Hannah Watkins Negotiator

Knight Frank Wimbledon Sales 020 8946 0026 81 High Street, London SW19 5EG

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Hazlewell Road, Putney SW15

Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon SW19

Southlands Drive, Wimbledon SW19

Asking price: £5,750 per calendar month

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Asking price: £2,000 per calendar month

IT PAYS TO HAVE THE RIGHT TEAM BEHIND YOU LET West Place, Wimbledon SW19

Asking price: £3,250 per calendar month

LET We understand what matters to our landlords, from maximising yields to minimising void periods. Our experienced team uses the very latest market insight from around the Knight Frank network to ensure that our clients’ properties always have the right tenant.

Leopold Road, Wimbledon SW19 Asking price: £4,950 per calendar month

Discover more reasons why clients choose Knight Frank, speak to Ruth Barr on 020 8946 9811 or visit

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Courthope Road, Wimbledon SW19

LET Melrose Avenue, Wimbledon SW19

Asking price: £8,000 per calendar month

Asking price: £3,200 per calendar month

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Grosvenor Hill, Wimbledon SW19

St. Mary’s Road, Wimbledon SW19

Queensmere Road, Wimbledon SW19

Asking price: £2,000 per calendar month

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Asking price: £1,500 per calendar month

Ruth Barr Partner and Lettings Head

Asking price: £6,500 per calendar month

Oliver Cooper Senior Negotiator

Debbie Pinkham Associate

Knight Frank Wimbledon Lettings 020 8946 9811 81 High Street, London SW19 5EG

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North Lodge, Southside Quarter SW11

Abercrombie Street, Battersea SW11

Montevetro Building, Battersea SW11

Guide price: £910,000

uNDER OFFER Prince of Wales Mansions, Battersea Park SW11

Guide price: £595,000

Guide price: £1,900,000

INVALUABLE ADVICE WHATEVER THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY

Guide price: £729,000

SOLD Albert Bridge House, Battersea Park SW11 Guide price: £1,495,000

When it comes to using technology intelligently to drive the buying, renting and selling of property we stand alone.

As the only agent to have a multi-lingual website, we can take your property to a global audience.

For more information please visit KnightFrank.co.uk/Battersea

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Prices Court, Cotton Row SW11

Albion Riverside, Battersea Park SW11

Guide price: £1,100,000

Guide price: £1,675,000

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Centurion Building, Battersea Park SW8

Primrose Mansions, Battersea Park SW11

Albert Palace Mansions, Battersea Park SW11

Guide price: £1,195,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Battersea

Guide price: £410,000

Matthew Smith Partner and Office Head

Robert French Senior Negotiator

Guide price: £525,000

Kris Ericsson Negotiator

Anna Dunkley Office Manager Sales

Knight Frank Battersea Sales 020 3597 7670 7a Albion Riverside, 8 Hester Road, London SW11 4AX

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Lurline Gardens, Battersea SW11

Wiseton Road, Wandsworth SW17

Guide price: £1,450 per week

KnightFrank.co.uk/Riverside

Guide price: £690 per week

Giles Barrett Lettings Manager

Katie Myers Associate

Guide price: £1,600 per week

Gemma Hutton Senior Negotiator

Richard Ashcroft Negotiator

Pippa Nichols Administrator

Knight Frank Riverside Lettings 020 3597 7680 7a Albion Riverside, 8 Hester Road, London SW11 4AX

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Olympic Mews, Wandsworth SW18

Private modern development A stunning and highly individually built 3 bedroom detached house set within this quiet gated Mews development. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), large reception room, kitchen, utility room, courtyard, large terrace. Approximately 132 sq m (1,421 sq ft) Asking price: ÂŁ940,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777 (WND120165)

Crieff Road, Wandsworth SW18 Wonderful family house

A stunning newly redecorated family house which lies in one of the most popular areas of South London with Wandsworth Common 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite) kitchen/ dining room, reception room, family room, 2 cloakrooms, cellar/utility room, front and rear south west facing garden, useful storage at side of house. Approximately 211 sq m (2,226 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: ÂŁ1,325,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777

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Paveley Drive, Battersea SW11

Pretty two bedroom flat Superb garden flat situated in a popular development, being only a short walk to Kings Road and Battersea Park. Battersea Bridge Road is only moments away offering regular bus services and a range of shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs. Approximately 60 sq m (646 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ545,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Battersea battersea@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5936 (BAT120032)

Southside Common, Wimbledon SW19 Superb modern penthouse

A simply superb penthouse apartment located on the corner of Murray Road, overlooking Rushmere Pond. Master bedroom with en suite, 2nd double bedroom, reception room with vaulted ceiling, kitchen, guest cloakroom, balcony, 2 underground parking spaces, lift access.

Approximately 177 sq m (1,908 sq ft) Leasehold

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB120257)

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Northbourne Road, Clapham SW4 Beautifully finished

A handsome and impressive early Victorian house of substantial proportions. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), shower room, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, study, downstairs cloakroom, utility room, playroom, large garden, off street parking for 2 cars. Approximately 314 sq m (3,380 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: ÂŁ2,395,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777 (WND120053)

Hillbury Road, Heaver Estate SW17 Big proportions

A spectacular double fronted house with a contemporary design providing excellent family accommodation and generous living and entertaining space. 7 bedroom, 4 bathroom (2 en suite), 2 reception rooms, kitchen/family room, playroom/media room, utility room, swimming pool, garden.

Approximately 430 sq m (4,629 sq ft) Freehold Asking Price ÂŁ2,595,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777 (WND090295)

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Clapham Common West Side, SW4 Great views

A handsome and well-presented Victorian family house of substantial proportions located in a popular residential area with far reaching views across Clapham Common. 4/5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), 2/3 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, garden, garage.

Approximately 265 sq m (2,852 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: £2,650,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777 (WND110038)

Dorlcote Road, Wandsworth SW18 Prime road

A spectacular family house offering unbroken views across Wandsworth Common located on the much sought after “Toast Rack” with a private south facing garden. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (3 en suite), 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, downstairs cloakroom, coat room, media/ cinema room, utility room, south facing garden.

Approximately 290 sq m (3,122 sqft) Freehold Asking price: £2,950,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777 (WND080339)

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Chelsea Crescent, Chelsea Harbour SW10 Magnificent duplex apartment This extremely impressive apartment in Has been beautifully renovated incorporating double height living space and generous bedrooms. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (all en suite), open plan reception and kitchen, guest cloakroom, 3 balconies, 2 secure parking spaces, 24 hour security and concierge.

Approximately 258 sq m (2,787 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ3,950,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5934 (RVR090138)

Falcon Wharf, Battersea SW11

An impressive apartment This beautiful apartment benefits an open plan reception with enclosed balconies to enjoy the far reaching views across Battersea and Wandsworth. 3 bedrooms, open plan reception and kitchen, 2 bathrooms 3 enclosed balconies, 1 parking space, 24 hour security. Approximately 148 sq m (1,593 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ1,000,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5934 (RVR100102)

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Battersea Reach, Wandsworth SW18 Beautiful apartment

This bright two bedroom apartment is situated on the fifth floor of the luxurious development.

There is a spacious open plan reception room with a modern kitchen and a balcony looking over the landscaped gardens. 2 bedrooms, open plan reception and kitchen, 2 bathrooms (one en suite), balcony, 24 hour security and concierge.

Approximately 92 sq m (990 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ620,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5934 (RVR120155)

The Belvedere, Chelsea Harbour SW10 Stunning apartment

A beautifully modernised apartment in the popular Chelsea Harbour. With views of the river Thames and harbour, this contemporary property offers spacious living accommodation.

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), open plan reception and kitchen, 2 balconies, 2 secure parking spaces, 24 hoursecurity and concierge.

Approximately 183 sq m (1,971 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ3,650,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5934 (RVR120193)

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Altenburg Gardens, Clapham, SW11 Attractive family home

This superb property offers spacious and flexible accommodation and has recently been refurbished to an extremely high standard, whilst retaining many original features. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (3 en suite), reception room, open plan kitchen and dining room, front and rear garden.

Approximately196 sq m (2,111 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ1,700,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Battersea battersea@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5936 (RVR120212)

Cambridge Road, Battersea Park SW11 A contemporary house

Newly refurbished to an extremely high standard. This stylish one bedroom detached house benefits from under floor heating, built in television and sound system and Lutron lighting. The property also offers a terrace area. Bedroom with en suite bathroom, open plan reception and kitchen, terrace, storage.

Approximately 71 sq m (764 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ595,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/Battersea battersea@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5936 (BAT120004)

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“Many thanks for your sound judgement, guidance Whether you’re thinking of buying, selling and professionalism all the way through.

Invaluable! or letting our dedicated Battersea team Clapham Common Northside I’m delighted with the outcome and have been very is ready to help you. Based in the Albion Nappy Valley impressed with the Knight Frank experience.”

Riverside building, Matthew Smith, Mark Clapham Common NJ Howell and Sarah Peck are your first port of call for expert property advice. With To request your free market appraisal a proven track record in the area and an call 020 3597 7670 experienced team, we are perfectly placed 7a Albion Riverside, 8 Hester Road, to help you with all your property needs.

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Foxtons secured three more trophies at the Sunday Times Estate Agency of the Year Awards, bringing the number of industry honours won in 2012 to a total of 24.

The agency won Gold for Best Website, Silver for Best UK Large Estate Agency and Bronze for Best Training and Development. Staged at the Lancaster London Hotel, the awards were presented by 2008 Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington and judged by a panel of industry experts.

Adlington, left, is pictured presenting the Gold Award to Foxtons marketing manager Nicky Stone and sales manager Mark Goodeve-Docker.

Battersea Flower Station A stretch of railway track wasteland in Battersea has been transformed into a magical garden in only four weeks by a small team who left their corporate jobs and emptied their moneyboxes to fulfil their dream.

Battersea Flower Station, founded by John Schofield and Lisa McCormick, pictured, is a garden centre with a difference. Services include free local delivery, free window box planting, free in-home garden or balcony consultation, and personalised gift vouchers.

There’s a resident plant and garden expert, as well as a resident florist and wreath maker on site. The team have sourced local produce and have a vision of working with local people, both staff and stockists.

The site on Winders Road was transformed with the help of local builders and a set designer from Battersea Arts Centre. Co-founder John Schofield said: “We wanted to create an incredible local, friendly space.

Estate agent Currell Residential opens its fifth office on Lavender Hill in Battersea this month, adding to its existing offices in Islington, Clerkenwell, Hackney and Victoria Park.

Currell will offer its sales, lettings, property management and new homes services to the local area as well as the major regeneration territory of Nine Elms – described as a ‘fantastic opportunity’ by company managing director Anne Currell.

Victoria Farrar, pictured, currently Victoria Park office manager and recently appointed a director of the company, will head up the new venture. “Having personally invested in and lived here in Battersea for five years, I have kept a close eye on the market.

Battersea has become one of the most exciting, hugely profitable and affluent locations to invest, work and live,” she said.

Nine Elms market set for £2bn revamp The contract has been signed on a project that would see New Covent Garden Market – located in Nine Elms on the South Bank regeneration area – completely redeveloped to provide 500,000 sq ft of modern facilities for its traders.

The country’s largest fresh produce market is set for a £2bn makeover after Covent Garden Market Authority confirmed VSM Estates as its development partner. The revamped site would include The Garden Heart, a new

centre for London’s food industry with a brand new public market a short distance from the proposed location of a new Northern Line tube stop.

Parts of the site no longer needed for the market operation will become new mixed-use developments including homes, open spaces, shops, cafes, restaurants and offices. Wandsworth Council HAS granted outline planning consent for the proposal.

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Licence to thrill on Theatretrain Young people from six to 18 can catch the Wimbledon Theatretrain to learn to dance, act and sing.

Performing arts classes at Wimbledon College on Edge Hill create outstanding opportunities for youngsters to perform together in local, regional and legendary West End venues. You could even be performing at the O2 Arena this summer.

“Our aim is to bring out the best in our students, build confidence, and give every aspiring young performer opportunities of a lifetime via our drama classes,” says Theatretrain. More information from Lucie on 07989 707699 or visit www.theatretrain. co.uk.

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Lisa Mackenzie, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward regional sales director The South London property market in 2012 was largely led by a lack of supply, which in turn put upward pressure on prices. Material price rises in Central London were a key influence, resulting in many buyers being forced to widen their search south of the river.

Areas seen as less desirable 10 years ago, such as Tooting, Streatham and Crystal Palace, have been enjoying a rise in popularity in recent years. As many buyers look to get a little more for their money, these less centrally located areas are becoming increasingly sought after.

Demand in 2013 looks set to remain at high levels.

Growth will depend on the increased availability of properties for sale, and with signs of the mortgage market getting stronger, along with consumer confidence, there is every reason to believe we will see more properties for sale. Most areas of South London should see growth.

Felicity Blair, director of Roy Brooks We’ve seen a huge swing in area demand over the past year as buyers have been after a better deal. Brockley, Forest Hill and Crystal Palace are consistently charting as the top three searchedfor areas. In fact, we’re celebrating a home in Brockley getting 16 offers on the first weekend in January, as soon as it hit the market.

Interest in these areas is due to improved transport links offered by the East London Line and grants being pumped into regenerating high streets, such as the Portas Pilot funding for Forest Hill and Kirkdale.

Critically, these areas also have good schools, plenty of parks and are relatively affordable compared to their direct neighbours.

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Crieff Road, SW18 This home was sold by Jacksons’ Wandsworth Town office within one week from the date of instruction, for a price that went above the initial asking price, having received significant interest from a number of our awaiting clients. Visit our newly refurbished office at 507 Old York Road if you want advice on selling your home.

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Kenilworth Avenue SW19 Situated on a lovely Road close to Wimbledon Park and Wimbledon Town Centre, this four bedroom home is in stunning condition and has been lovingly cared for by the current owners. With lots of entertaining space and large bedrooms, the house is ideal for a family, or those with young children looking to move to the area for schooling and other facilities.

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Weir Road, SW12 This four bedroom house is in immaculate internal condition and would be ideal for a professional couple or those with young children.

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Mantilla Road, SW17 Sold to a buyer without chain or dependant sale this mid terraced house was under offer within days of coming to the market and received such a high level of interest that it sold in excess of it’s original asking price. Our newly refurbished Tooting office is overrun with enquiries for similar properties, especially in the New Year.

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South facing garden Very spacious Downton Avenue, SW2 A very rare to the market three bedroom detached family home which boasts a wonderful array of light and character. There is an abundance of space, a large south facing garden, a garage, three bedrooms, modern kitchen and two reception rooms. A truly delightful house in a wonderful area.

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Fantastic condition Glycena Road, SW11 This flat would be simply wonderful for a professional couple or someone moving to Battersea for the first time. It has character in abundance and is in immaculate order. The property benefits from two double bedrooms, reception room, bathroom, kitchen and a marvellous roof terrace.

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Period features

Rear garden Burnbury Road, SW12 A wonderful example of a Hyde Farm Victorian purpose built maisonette, the property is in lovely internal order and would be ideal for a professional couple or single occupant. The maisonette comprises two double bedrooms, reception room, large kitchen breakfast room, bathroom and access to a shared rear garden.

ÂŁ420Â per week BALHAM 020 8675 6565

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Balham 020 8675 6565 Battersea 020 7924 2255 Earlsfield 020 8971 7070 Putney Opening 2013 Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522 Wandsworth 020 8875 8899 Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077 Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Charming flat Broomwood Road, SW11

Located within a stones throw of Wandsworth Common and at the end of the Northcote Road, this quaint and sizeable two bedroom flat is ideally located for all manner of amenities. Aside from two double bedrooms there is also a large open plan kitchen/living room and two bathrooms.

ÂŁ400Â per week BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

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Camberwell Grove, SE5

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Stately GII Listed Georgian home c.1790. Chock-full with original features, 5/6 bedrooms, 3/4 receptions, 5 floors and garden with side access. Potential for basement flat (with separate access) and OSP. On the best street in the area and close to ZONE 2 trains at Denmark Hill.

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V presenter and former British Number One tennis ace Andrew Castle, pictured, and and his wife Sophia are moving from their Wandsworth home now their two daughters have grown.

Castle, 49, who served impressive dance moves to the nation on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in 2008, has totally remodelled and refurbished the house in Ramsden Road during the 12 years he and his family have lived there.

Now for sale, the five-bedroom Victorian property in the area known as the Nightingale Triangle has been architect-designed throughout, and features a superb terrace and garden created by Woodhams, a Chelsea Flower Show Gold winner.

At the front of the house, the raised ground floor entrance opens into a bay-fronted double reception space with underfloor-heated solid wood flooring that stretches across the ground floor. At the rear is a study and workstation overlooking the garden, which is fitted

with outside feature lighting and electric cabling.

There’s covered side access and a separate street entrance to the lower ground floor, which contains an impressive kitchen, dining and family room flooded with natural light. The contemporary kitchen has fitted units and cupboards, stainless steel worktops, integrated appliances, cooking range, central breakfast island and underfloor heating.

The luxury master bedroom suite on the first floor has a fully fitted dressing room and bespoke en suite bathroom. There are two more bathrooms (one en suite) in total living space of 2777 sq ft.

Owner Castle moved from tennis to television in 1992 and served for 10 years as anchor on the GMTV sofa.

BBC lead commentator at Wimbledon, he took up his racket again in December for the doubles matches at the Statoil Masters in the Royal Albert Hall.

By Bob Stonebridge Ramsden Road, Wandsworth SW12, £2.35m, Knight Frank 020 8682 7777

“The property has been architecturally designed throughout and beautifully refurbished to create generous living space and an abundance of natural light” Esmond Elliot, Knight Frank

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y the southern tip of Wandsworth Common, an interior-designed family house in Brodrick Road is handy for Michelin-starred Chez Bruce and the many other fine restaurants of Bellevue Road.

Blending contemporary style and original features, the four-bedroom property has an underfloor-heated ground floor that features a large bay-windowed reception with oak flooring and open fireplace.

The impressive kitchen, dining and family room with Sonos surround sound has a Harvey Jones kitchen with integrated Neff appliances and includes two ovens, two warming drawers, a boiling tap and larder cupboard.

There’s plenty of dining space plus a family area centred on a modern fireplace with flat-screen TV. French windows open out onto an 88ft south-facing garden complete with patio, lawn, trees and shrubs that you can illuminate using a remote control lighting system.

The lower ground floor, also kept cosy with underfloor heating, has been converted to provide a utility room, shower room, and a study or bedroom with useful storage space. The two upper floors contain the master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an underfloorheated en suite bathroom, and another three double bedrooms – all with shower rooms.

This area offers a good choice of excellent state and private school, and nearby transport from Wandsworth Common mainline station and Tooting Bec tube station.

Central London Golf Course is around the corner, off Burntwood Lane.

Brodrick Road, Wandsworth SW17, £2.75m, Savills 020 8877 1222

“On a popular residential road close to Wandsworth Common, this immaculate semi-detached family house has an attractive, southfacing, landscaped garden” Emma Seaton, Savills Wandsworth

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ith the availability of mortgage finance growing and cost falling, now is a good time to be a borrower. However, it may not be as good as it seems. While lenders battle for market share and to reach their targets, some have indicated that criteria may be tightened, making it just as difficult or confusing for the borrower.

Using a mortgage broker can help you find a more sympathetic lender to suit your particular circumstances. A broker should be able to negotiate solutions with alternate lenders, or negotiate with proposed lenders who might have rejected an application if the applicant had gone direct. Experienced brokers who know who to talk to can get lenders to change their minds, or find a more sympathetic lender.

A broker’s wealth of knowledge can make the difference between getting a mortgage and receiving yet another rejection, making it harder still to get a mortgage in future.

Lenders say their criteria could get tougher, reports Duncan Farmer

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ock-bottom interest rates are here to stay for at least another four years, according to the banking giant Citi, as the UK economy struggles to come out of the longest recession for a century.

For homeowners this is clearly good news, but for those wanting to take out a new home loan the prospects remain bleak.

While Mark Harris, of broker SPF Private Clients, says that every lender he has spoken to has said they will do more lending this year, and that they have bigger targets and will lend to borrowers with smaller deposits, there are fears that some banks and building societies will make life tougher for new borrowers.

“Some lenders have indicated that they will tighten criteria this year, according to the Bank of England,” says Harris.

“However, it doesn’t say how many: it could just be one or two.”

Qualifying for a mortgage can be a complicated affair and securing the best rate takes careful planning, but by getting to know the process of how a mortgage works and what the lenders require, it is possible both to secure a lower interest rate and to increase the chances of being accepted for a loan.

Deposits – The size of your deposit determines your monthly mortgage payments and the interest rate that you pay. Virtually all lenders use a loan-to-value banding system, which means you pay much more if you have a smaller deposit.

Even saving an extra five per cent of the purchase price can make a big difference to the rate you will pay.

The Post Office has a two-year fixed

Cheap money Co-op Bank has launched the lowest five-year fixed rate loan, which comes with an interest rate of just 2.79 per cent. Borrowers will need to put down a hefty 40 per cent deposit and there is an arrangement fee of £999.

Yorkshire Building Society has cut its mortgage rates for borrowers with less cash to put down, and now has a five-year fixed rate of 4.44 per cent for those with a 15 per cent deposit. The arrangement fee is £999.

The Co-op deal is even cheaper than the 2.95 per cent fixed rate deal from RBS and that came with a mighty arrangement fee of £2495. The new loans mark the latest cut in mortgage rates as the effects of the cheap money pumped through lenders from the Bank of England’s Funding For Lending scheme reach borrowers.

Current Best Buy Mortgages

rate of 5.75 per cent if you have a 10 per cent deposit, but that rate falls to 4.29 per cent if you can raise another five per cent.

So, over two years on a £200,000 interestonly mortgage, you would pay £5840 less if you are able to save the extra 5 per cent deposit.

Northern Rock’s lowest two-year fixed rate for those with a 30 per cent deposit is 3.39 per cent, but if you have a 10 per cent deposit the rate increases to 5.88 per cent.

Clear your credit cards – Before a bank will offer a mortgage, they will want you to know what your monthly expenses are and how much you have left in your bank account at the end of the month.

Outstanding credit card or loan payments will reduce the amount you can borrow, so pay them off if you can.

Interest-only – Banks have made life harder for borrowers taking out interestonly mortgages, which are popular with wealthier borrowers, especially those with other assets such as shares and other investments. Interest-only loans are cheaper, but banks will now usually grant them to applicants with a deposit of at least 25 per cent.

Use a broker – Mortgage brokers not only have access to most of the mortgage market – and many lenders offer special rates available only through brokers – but they also understand exactly how lenders operate and have long-term relationships with them.

“The role of the mortgage broker will become increasingly important this year,” says Harris. “Brokers can find a more sympathetic lender to suit a buyer’s particular circumstances if they are selfemployed, require interest-only, or if they are an older borrower.”

Fixed Rates/Hybrid Rate-Tracker followed by Fix

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HLC

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Fixed until 28/02/15

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3.70%

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£1499 non-refundable booking fee

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Co-operative Bank

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Fixed until 28/02/18

4.74%

4.2%

60%

n/a

5/4/3/2/1% until 28/02/18.

10% overpayments allowed p.a. without penalty

£150 non-refundable booking fee. £160 £849 arrangement fee

Mx £1m

Yorkshire BS

3.14%

Fixed until 31/03/18

4.99%

4.40%

75%

n/a

5/5/5/4/3% until 31/03/18.

10% overpayments allowed p.a. without penalty

£195 non-refundable booking fee. £800 arrangement fee

Mx £1m

£90

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ore than 300,000 people in Britain own a house worth over £1 million after a 19 per cent increase last year, a new study suggests.

The number of property millionaires in Britain increased by 47,024 to 300,142 during 2012, according to property website Zoopla, with buyers at the top end of the property market apparently immune to the squeeze afflicting the rest of the nation.

London, which has received strong demand from overseas buyers looking for a safe investment away from the troubles of the eurozone, has by far the highest number of property millionaires – 182,583 or 64 per cent of the total. Kensington and Chelsea, where the average property price is £2.2 million, has the highest concentration of property millionaires, helped by overseas buyers and wealthier homeowners. Lawrence Hall, spokesman for Zoopla, said: “The top end of the property market operates seemingly in isolation to the rest of the market.”

He said wealthier buyers were often less reliant on the need to raise a mortgage, meaning many of them had been more sheltered from the effects of lenders tightening their borrowing criteria amid the weak economy.

IT’S PICKING UP!

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The property market is picking up, according to figures from the Bank of England, which show that in November the number of new mortgages approved for homebuyers rose to 54,036 - the highest November figure for three years.

Approvals hit a low for 2012 of 44,523 in June, but have been rising steadily since then, which indicates that the Bank’s Funding for Lending Scheme is working.

The number of approvals is regarded as a good indicator of future trends and suggests that sales will keep on rising throughout 2013. In the first 11 months of 2012, the number of completed house sales was 6 per cent higher than in 2011.

Percentage of mortgages in London that are held on an interest-only basis.

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Number of months the Bank of England base rate has remained at 0.5%

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Percentage of income the average homeowner spends on mortgage repayments.

Whether you are buying your first home, next home or need to remortgage, look no further than SPF Private Clients for specialist mortgage advice.

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Halifax standard variable mortgage rate.

Cheaper fixed rate deals are available.

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Max. LTV

HLC

ING Direct

2.49%

Base Rate Tracker for 24 months

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3.90%

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20% overpayments allowed £1750 arrangement fee p.a. without penalty

Leeds BS

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Discount from SVR for 24 months

5.69%

5.40%

75%

n/a

3/2% in first 24 months. 10% £199 non-refundable booking fee. overpayments allowed p.a. £199 £800 arrangement fee without penalty

HSBC

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Base Rate Tracker for term

N/A

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80%

N/a

ERC

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Product Fee

£599 non-refundable booking fee

Exit Fee

Notes

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Downton comes to town Old scullery, butler’s sink and an outdoor loo: once resembling unsophisticated servants’ quarters at Downton Abbey, a Victorian family home is now fit for Lord and Lady Crawley, says Cheryl Markosky

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n these times when buyers are displaying caution, you’d expect a purchaser to demand to see the finished result of a made-over wreck before parting with his cash. But before the former rudimentary Victorian terrace (which could have been a ‘below stairs’ set for Downton Abbey) was even completed, it sold for more than £1.5 million.

Sam Sproston, new head of Knight Frank’s Wandsworth office, points out that the home in Swanage Road was a double success for his agency. “We sold the completely unmodernised probate property to local developer Ivy Projects for just over £950,000 after it went to sealed beds. Then we sold it again after showing the buyer another house the developer had done up the road, as well as the quality of the work in progress.”

After being untouched for about a half a century, bringing the house to life in the 21st century was undoubtedly a big job, explains Heath Adamson from Ivy Projects. “There were structural issues and no heating at all, so it needed a big going over.”

Installing a big side extension, fully integrated alarm and video entry systems, internet and TV points throughout, and a kitchen fully decked out with modern appliances, the 19th century house has been hauled triumphantly into the 21st century.

Luckily, planning was quite straightforward, with only one complaint from a neighbour delaying the project slightly. “We adjusted our plans accordingly,” adds Adamson, “and construction took a bit longer than anticipated, but the job was completed after eight months.”

Spending a good lump of money on lighting is crucial for a project of this magnitude, he adds. “We think it makes a big difference putting downlighters in all the main areas, along with chandeliers downstairs in the dining area and in the master bedroom suite. It’s much more enticing than staring at bare light bulbs.”

Adamson’s favourite part of the contemporary refit is the kitchen and living area. “It’s definitely the best zone, as it’s such a huge and airy space. There’s a good mix of

“There’s a good mix of old and new with parquet flooring and a glass roof running over the informal TV snug room” Sam Sproston, Knight Frank Wandsworth

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old and new with parquet flooring and a glass roof running over the informal TV snug room.”

The only omission in this splendid renovation is that Ivy Projects didn’t carry out the excavation of the basement, a building technique that’s becoming more common south of the river.

Sproston says it was wise not to grab a spade and dig out a basement. “It’s such an expensive job, costing about £300,000, it would have taken the house up another notch to a higher price band. You then have to ask whether it would have been worth £1.8 million – an amount I believe is too much for the road.”

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A new year. A new era.

A new Jacksons.

Here at South West London’s leading independent estate agents we constantly strive to improve every facet of our business. Yet it is very much evolution rather than revolution. We don’t want to change for change sake. Purposeful, positive progress has to be our goal.

We know how crucial it is to retain our core values and services. We feel that to rest on our laurels would be a dereliction of our duty. For some time now we have been meticulously examining areas in which we believe we can add value and quality for our clients. We are happy to report that overall we found we were operating at the very top level in many, many areas.

Yet estate agency is constantly evolving and we must endeavour to be at the forefront of those advances. By recognising and attending to areas that need adjustments, our business can and will be stronger. So we set to work on what you see before you now: the new Jacksons. Some of the assignment has led us to rethink certain aspects; other efforts have resulted in no more than the odd tweak to squeeze a little bit extra into the service. To alter and adapt as opposed to a

traumatic and turbulent transformation.

Yet improve we have. And those improvements have been the catalyst to this new-look, refreshed and revitalised Jacksons. You’ll notice, for instance, that our company logo and livery has enjoyed a makeover. We believe the new streamlined look helps convey the strength and efficiency of our services.

Managing Director Tony McVeigh says the changes have been made after a lengthy period of consultation and following the conversion of a couple of offices and the amazing response from clients and staff to the developments.

He said: “We haven’t taken the decision lightly. Jacksons has always been known for the green, white and yellow but we made the conversion at two offices and the general consensus was that it was a great move. We soon realised that our clients liked the new look and actively want to see their property in the window.

“This rethink comes at a time when we have seen an upturn of around 25 per

cent in enquiries and we are handling a huge amount of traffic through our eight offices. I have been astonished at just how much more business we are handling now compared to just a few years ago. We opened for business back in 1995 but it is since 2005 that we have really motored.

The afterburners are very much ignited and powering us forward and we continue to go from strength to strength.”

Mr McVeigh says he recognises just how vital having a team brimming with agents, who boast knowledge of the areas in which they work and who can call on a vast amount of industry expertise.

He added: “I can’t emphasise just how much pride we take in handling our clients’ needs be they selling, letting, renting or buying a home. If you think about it, if we’re not proud why would you allow us to showcase your home? It’s simple, really.

“I’d also like to put on record just how much pride I have in our staff. They are all high-caliber, motivated people with a passion for their work and are a credit to our

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“I’d also like to put on record just how much pride I have in our staff. They are all high-caliber, motivated people with a passion for their work and are a credit to our company. They want to work for Jacksons and I believe that attitude gives us a huge advantage on our so-called competitors in South West London.” company. They want to work for Jacksons and I believe that attitude gives us a huge advantage on our so-called competitors in South West London.

Yes, as Mr McVeigh points out, changes have been made but be assured we are still Jacksons, and we are still independent. In short we nurture and cherish the original ethos of independence which provides such a burning beacon to steer us clear of the dull and unimaginative mantra so often adopted by corporate companies.

Independent means independent. We don’t entertain buy-outs nor do we countenance franchising.

Mr McVeigh explains: “At Jacksons our clients can be assured that they receive the same service in every office and our staff

have access to our entire property portfolio be they working in Battersea or Balham.

Lots of agents at corporate companies will tell you they too do this but the simple truth of the matter is that they do not!”

To reiterate, here at Jacksons we’re convinced our bold new vision very much helps us to trumpet our independence – and distances us from the corporate firms where rigid formula strangles flexibility.

Being independent means we are able to offer customers a service that they want, a service that they deserve. It combines speed of thought, with bespoke marketing, marries freedom of valuing with flexible fee structures and embraces low staff turnarounds and a knowledge that surpasses corporate competitors.

Welcome to Jacksons, welcome to the evolution!

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Where do you live?

Football, rugby or cricket?

What and where was your first London home?

How do you relax?

West Byfleet. I moved out of London when I met my wife.

A two-bedroom flat above a shop in Battersea Park Road. Very happy memories.

Dine in, takeaway, or cook at home?

I would watch nearly any sport on TV, especially on a Saturday afternoon.

But if I had to choose, rugby.

Drinks and dinner with my wife and close friends.

Which living person do you most admire and why?

Barbecue, whether it’s winter or summer.

Sir Steve Redgrave. To win five gold medals at consecutive Olympic Games is incredible.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

What is your most treasured possession?

Running the London Marathon – I am not a naturally fit person!

Favourite open space in London?

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My iPod.

What is your favourite book?

Anything by Clive Cussler.

Clapham Common.

Name Tom Butler Agent Sheraton Law Position Sales Manger

What is your guiltiest pleasure?

Aside from property, what’s your most expensive purchase?

Doom Bar real ale.

An amazing holiday to Thailand a few years ago.

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VALENTINE’S FLIGHT LONDON EYE 13-16 FEB Take your romance to new heights as you rise above the London landscape nibbling on chocolatedipped strawberries and pink jelly while sipping a chilled flute of Champagne. www.londoneye.com

VALENTINE’S DAY SYMPHONY BATEAUX LONDON

14 FEB Journey down the Thames on The Symphony river cruiser.

Serenaded by live music, enjoy a four-course meal, selected drinks, red rose and souvenir photograph.

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14 FEB Hard-swinging Jazzbomb bring sounds from the 1940s and 1950s Louis Jordon era to Streatham.

Sam Chaplin mixes smooth Sinatra vocals and gospel fire with trumpet solos. www.hideawaylive.co.uk

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New homes update Report by David Smith, group head of Marketing and PR for developer Octagon

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he early months of the New Year can often be fraught with problems for British housebuilders, with construction schedules affected by severe frosts and snow, and now, our latest hazard, the rain.

But we push on, hoping that by the end of this month most of the extreme weather is behind us, and we can have a number of properties completed and dressed, ready for the busy spring viewing period.

With all the conflicting reports and advice being pumped out daily on where investors and homebuyers should put their money, it is

reassuring to learn that quality homes in the London and South East are still producing good return. We are already seeing a renewed interest from investor buyers, for whom quality and location are key factors, as indeed they always are for resident owners of our properties. Which is why we will continue to be very selective about where we buy land in 2013.

We are progressing on schedule with our two Surrey flagship developments, Kingswood Warren Park and Esher Park Avenue, both in prime locations, and now boasting stunning new show houses to introduce the remaining phases.

This is also that time of year when we are busy preparing entries for the major building awards, and here at Octagon we

pride ourselves on our huge number of wins to date. We always need to make sure our submissions equal the quality of our design and build, and good photography is key to making that initial impact with the judging panels.

Hence my continual hounding of our photography and creative teams to seize the moment when blue skies magically appear. It is often just for an hour or two on a winter’s day, and often involves a chilly dawn start, but worth it when we see the end results – and get to hold a shining new trophy or two.

Country squires lived here Kingswood Warren Park in Surrey is a Victorian mansion converted into eight generous apartments. Former home to eminent politicians and country squires, the mansion stands within the M25 and has fast access to Heathrow, Gatwick and central London.

At the top of a sweeping driveway behind wrought iron entry gates, the apartments are surrounded by six acres of landscaped grounds including a historic sunken garden. The Gothic-style building has retained its elaborate stone detailing and mullioned windows.

Inside, original features have been restored and enhanced including, in several apartments, oak-panelled walls and elaborately moulded plaster ceilings. Elek Trends central vacuum cleaning system is installed.

Kingswood Warren Park, Woodland Park, Kingswood, Surrey, £650,000 to £1.95m, Octagon 020 8619 2211

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et in the prime Nine Elms regeneration area – due to be the home of the new US Embassy from 2017 – is Stewarts Lodge, a new development of 56 one, two and three-bedroom apartments by Henley Homes.

Entered through a grand double-height atrium, the high quality apartments come with high-spec interiors featuring bespoke kitchens with a comprehensive range of fully integrated appliances, and contemporary bathrooms with smart white sanitary ware.

Most of the apartments come with a private balcony, some of the ground level units have private gardens,

and all residents can enjoy the use of a fully landscaped communal garden. A number of secure basement parking spaces are available for an additional charge.

A show apartment opens this spring and all properties are scheduled for completion by December.

Stewarts Lodge, Wandsworth Road, Nine Elms SW8, guide prices £295,000 to £600,000, Lauristons 020 8879 9099, Barnard Marcus on 0207 720 5932

Say hello to Arthur Indigo Development is creating an impressive detached family home on Wimbledon’s Arthur Road ready for occupation in May. Set back from the road behind automatic gates, the 4680 sq ft house will combine a traditional exterior with a contemporary interior and mod cons such as air conditioning. Construction is to Code 4 for sustainable homes with renewable energy provision.

Four floors will include six bedrooms, five bathrooms and a 40 by 25ft kitchen and family room opening onto a 150ft rear garden. A grand principle reception room has a large terrace overlooking the garden. An early sale and an opportunity to create a bespoke interior could be considered.

BATTERSEA The Apartments in Battersea is a new development of one to three-bedroom homes each offering contemporary living space with a private balcony or terrace.

Each property has an entrance hall, reception room, sleek open-plan kitchen with integrated appliances, elegant bathroom, plus a balcony or terrace. The open spaces and leisure facilities of Battersea Park are on the doorstep, and tranquil Thames Path walks also beckon.

The Apartments, Battersea Park SW11, one to three-bedroom apartments £340,000 to £675,000, Foxtons New Homes 020 7973 2020

Arthur Road, Wimbledon SW19, guide price £3.85m, Hawes & Co 020 8946 1000

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Balham: On the Heaver Estate, this four-bed house has a double reception, open plan kitchen diner, and rear garden.

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£1.1m

Coombe: Detached four-bed house in a quiet cul-de-sac has two receptions, refitted kitchen, garden and off-street parking.

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At Sheraton Law in Clapham Old Town you will find a very professional attentive service tailor made to your individual requirements. This has been so for over the 30 years that we have been successfully dealing in properties around the Clapham, Battersea, Balham and Brixton areas.

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Haywards Heath: Grade II listed, this 16th century West Sussex farmhouse has a barn, stabling and nine green acres.

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Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4253 battersea@hamptons-int.com

Devereux Road, SW11 An exquisitely refurbished five bedroom family house. This stunning family home extends to over 2,300 sqft and has been the subject of a “bare brick” restoration and extension in 2011 with meticulous attention to detail, reaching exacting standards rarely seen in residential properties. The current owners have spared no expense on this property with a new roof, new electrics, underfloor heating and double glazed sash windows. The fixtures and fittings are also of the highest quality and there is no onward chain.

£1,550,000 Freehold Freehold 5 Bedrooms 2 Reception rooms 4 Bathrooms Garden Period

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Battersea & Wandsworth Lettings 020 7458 4253 battersealettings@hamptons-int.com

Roseneath Road, SW11 A very spacious Edwardian house on a popular road between the commons that would be suitable for a family or professional sharers, generous living space and lovely garden.

ÂŁ850 per week Unfurnished 5 Bedrooms 3 Reception rooms 2 Bathrooms Unfurnished Between the Commons House

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Balham Sales 020 3285 7744 balham@hamptons-int.com

Ramsden Road SW12 £2,500,000 Freehold

Nightingale Lane SW12 £850,000 Share of Freehold

Hillbury Road SW17 £1,999,500 Freehold A magnificent double-fronted Victorian family home, offering in excess of 4,000 sq ft.

Elmbourne Road SW17 £325,000 Leasehold A beautifully presented one bedroom flat in the sought-after Heaver Estate.

Lewin Road SW16 £999,950 Freehold

Englewood Road £1,250,000 Freehold A beautifully presented 5 bedroom family home located just a short walk from Clapham Common.

A magnificent house boasting a truly outstanding standard of finish throughout.

A fantastic semi-detached six bedroom family home which boasts in excess of 2000 sq ft.

A wonderful two bedroom ground floor flat, boasting an incredible 115ft private garden.

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Manville Road SW17 £1,495 per week Unfurnished

Balham Grove SW12 £435 per week Furnished

Ipsus 07 SW12 £375 per week Furnished/Unfurnished 1 Bed apartment within the Iconic IPSUS 07 development moments from Clapham South.

Ipsus 07 SW12 £500 per week Furnished/Unfurnished 2 Bed apartment within the Iconic IPSUS 07 development moments from Clapham South.

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Ravenslea Road SW12 £1,250 per week Unfurnished

Honeybrook Road SW12 £750 per week Unfurnished Newly Refurbished family house situated close to the amenities of Clapham South.

A beautiful double fronted 7 bedroom period family home set in the sought after Heaver Estate.

A beautiful 5 bed family home that benefits from a professional refurbishment and landscaped garden.

A well maintained 2 bed, 1st floor flat that would suit professional sharers, a couple or young family.

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Clapham Sales 020 7717 5439 clapham@hamptons-int.com

Hambalt Road, SW4 An attractive four bedroom home located in the heart of Abbeville village. This excellent house has been extended to the side and converted in the loft. This property offers great living and entertaining space and good sized bedrooms.

ÂŁ1,195,000 Freehold 4 Bedrooms Reception Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room 2 Bathrooms Mezzanine Garden

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Oare, Wiltshire ÂŁ2,750,000 Victorian Heights, SW8 FreehOld ÂŁ740,000 Leasehold An extraordinary and countryapartment house in aoffering stunning location.

Built originally 1962 for after the artist John Merton,within Poundthe House is broadly A wonderfully light, twoindividual bedroom,modern two bathroom fantastic living space within in this sought school conversion Diamond Palladian in style a wide,parking single storey building with large windows looking the gardens.

It was extended in 1978 to include garden room and a Conservation Area,and withisprivate and secure gated entry.

The propertyover is positioned in the heart of the Conservation Area, within easyareach of both large studio complex including a workshop and dark roomfor. The property currently has very high parapets surrounding theClapham roof which has Battersea Park and Clapham Common.

You are well placed the restaurants, bars and amenities in ceilings Claphamand Oldbrick Town, Queenstown Road and Junction. good storage space.

Two Bedrooms | Victorian School Conversion | Two Bathrooms | Wonderful Light Accommodation | Private Parking Space | No Chain

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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Oare, Wiltshire ÂŁ2,750,000 FreehOld Shipka Road, SW12 ÂŁ999,995 Freehold An and individual modern country house in alocated stunning Builtresidential originally road in 1962 for the It artist Pound House istobroadly An extraordinary absolutely stunning four double bedroom Victorian house in location. this desirable in Balham. has John been Merton, extensively refurbished the highest Palladian and is a throughout wide, singleand storey building with large over looking the gardens.

It was extended in 1978 toproperty includeisaagarden roomground and a standards in ofstyle specification offers wonderfully stylishwindows living and entertaining space.

Complementing this impressive substantial large studio complex including workshop Shipka and dark room The property currently has very ceilings Hill andand brick parapets surrounding the roof floor extension and spacious loftaconversion.

Road is a. lovely residential street which runshigh off Balham is near to the variety of shops, barswhich and has good storage restaurants of space.

Balham High Road. You are also well placed for the open space of Tooting Bec Common. There are also numerous good schools in both state and private sectors nearby.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room| |Four studio complex| Three | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Spacious Victorian House | Newly Refurbished | Luxurious Specification Bedrooms Reception Rooms | Desirable Residential Location

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Oare, Wiltshire ÂŁ2,750,000 FreehOld Brixton Road, SW9 ÂŁ355 per week An extraordinary and individual modern country housetoinaahigh stunning location.located Built originally forbus theroutes artistand Johnwithin Merton, House broadly A modern, two bedroom apartment recently refurbished specification, ideally forinall1962 major closePound proximity to is Stockwell Palladian in style and is a comprises: wide, singlemodern storey kitchen buildingwith withintegral large windows over looking thedining gardens. wasreception. extendedTwo in 1978 to bedrooms include a garden room fitted and a tube station.

The property appliances, open plan to areaItand double with bespoke large studio complex including a workshop and dark This roomproperty . The property hasfinish, very high surrounding thebenefits roof which wardrobes and contemporary fully tiled shower room. boasts acurrently top quality ampleceilings storageand andbrick due parapets to the large sash windows fromhas lots good storage of natural light.space.

Four bedrooms | fourrefurbished bathrooms | garden | hall || Available drawing room Furnished | Recently | SW9 | Tworoom bedrooms now | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 Kennington Park Road, FreehOld SE11 £310 per week An extraordinary and individual modern country house in aone stunning location.

Built on originally in 1962 theseconds artist John Pound House is broadly Winkworth are delighted to offer this modern and high spec bedroom flat located Kennington Parkfor Road fromMerton, Kennington tube station.

The Palladian style is a wide, early singleVictorian storey building withand large windows looking gardens.

It was extended in 1978 include a garden roomwith and a property isinpart ofand a refurbished conversion comprises of over modern openthe plan kitchen/reception room, fully tiledto contemporary bathroom large studio complex including a workshop and darkbenefits room . The currentlyfeature has very ceilings and brick parapets roofand which has shower over bath and double bedroom.

The property fromproperty a wood flooring, rollhigh top radiators, large sash windowssurrounding and quality the fixtures fittings good storage space. throughout.

Four bedrooms | fournow bathrooms | garden roomspecification | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Furnished | Available | £310 per week | High Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 St Mary’s Gardens SE11 FreehOld £850,000 Freehold An extraordinary individual modern country house in acondition stunning on location.

Built originally in 1962 for the artist John squares.

Merton, With Pound House istobroadly A rare opportunityand arises to acquire a house in unmodernised perhaps Kennington’s most prestigious of garden potential create a Palladian inmuch style and is aafter wide,period singlehome, storeythis building windows over looking the of gardens.

It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a substantial, sought house with offerslarge the ability to create something a masterpiece. large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has This home is arranged over four floors to provide four bedrooms in its existing layout and comprises of a double reception to the raised ground floor and kitchen.

good storage space.

The lower ground provides space for a family room and dining room, with access out to a paved garden. All bedrooms to the first and second floor are adequately

Four bedroomsdouble | four bathrooms garden room drawing | studio complex | dining on room cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land proportioned rooms. A |bathroom can| hall also| be foundroom to the rear of the property the| wine first floor.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Four-storey town house | Ideal ‘project’ | Four bedrooms | Prestigious garden square location

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Oare, Wiltshire FreehOld Claylands RoadÂŁ2,750,000 SW8 ÂŁ889,950 Freehold An extraordinary individual modernterraced countryhouse housepresented in a stunning location.

Built originally in 1962 forand thesituated artist John Merton, House station. is broadly A Charming, threeand storey, early Victorian in excellent decorative order throughout close to OvalPound underground Palladian 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 This house would be wonderful to entertain in, having a fabulous open-plan living area and a large open-plan kitchen and dining room which leads out onto a 33ft

large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has rear garden. The property has three double bedrooms, a wet room, a second bathroom and study/4th single bedroom.

good storage space.

Three-storey period home | Excellent decorative order | Located in local conservation area

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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Oare, Wiltshire FreehOld Sunnyhill Road,£2,750,000 Streatham SW16 £1450 per calendar month/£335 per week Anwell extraordinary individual modern country house in a stunning location. originally in 1962 the artist Merton, Pound is broadlytwo A laid out firstand floor two double bedroom Victorian conversion flat, handy for Built the shops, transport andfor amenities of John Streatham High Road.House This charming Palladian in styleflat andhas is aanwide, storey building with large over the wasan extended 1978 to include a garden room a double bedroom open-single plan reception and dining room windows running the fulllooking width of thegardens. propertyItwith exposedinbrick working fireplace - perfect for and a warm large studio complex including workshop dark“gin room property has very high ceilings brick eventually parapets surrounding welcome on those chilly eveningsaand there isand a small and. The tonic” gardencurrently at the rear - perfect for when theand weather warms up. the roof which has good storage space.

Two double bedrooms | Bathroom & separate WC | Kitchen/breakfast room | Reception & Dining Room | Private Garden | Tastefully furnished | Available now

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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Oare, Wiltshire ÂŁ2,750,000 Sternhold Avenue, SW2 FreehOld ÂŁ850,000 Freehold An extraordinary andclassic individual modern country a stunning location.

Built in easy 1962reach for the John Merton, Pound House is Balham. broadly The A bright and spacious Victorian house with ahouse perfectinblend of peace and quiet yetoriginally within very of artist local transport at Streatham Hill and Palladian style and is a offers wide, an single storey with large over looking was extended in 1978 to include a garden room a warm andin inviting interior up to date building kitchen/dining roomwindows with bi-folding doors tothe thegardens. terraced It garden whilst retaining much of the period charm andand detail. large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has Victorian Terraced House | Four Double Bedrooms | Two Fitted Bathrooms | Separate En suite | Double Reception Room | Kitchen/Diner | Patio Garden | Utility Room

good storage space.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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Oare, Wiltshire ÂŁ2,750,000 FreehOld Poplar Road, London SE24 ÂŁ569,500

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An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a floors stunning location.decorative Built originally 1962located for theclose artisttoJohn Merton, Pound House is broadly Good size three double bedroom Victorian house set on three in excellent order. in Ideally Loughborough Junction train station (direct Palladian styleHerne and is a train wide,station single (direct storey link building with large looking link to the in City), Hill to Victoria) and windows the lovelyover Ruskin Park. the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has Victorian Terraced House | Three Double Bedrooms | Reception to Front | Kitchen/Diner | Utility Room | Family Bathroom | Separate WC | Good Storage | Decked Garden

good storage space.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOld Kingsmead Road, London SW2 £2,850 PCM

£657 per week

An extraordinary andsemi individual modern house in a decorative stunning location.

Builtfororiginally 1962 for the John Merton, Pound House is broadly A large five bedroom detached periodcountry house in excellent order. Ideal a family.in Well located forartist the amenities of Tulse Hill set on this quiet residenPalladian styletoand is a gardens wide, single building with largewith windows over looking tial street,in close Hillside and storey Tulse Hill Railway station Thameslink services.the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has Semi Detached Period House | Two Large Reception Rooms | Kitchen/Diner | Conservatory/Family Room | Family Bathroom | En-Suite Shower Room | Cellar | 50ft Garden | Garage

good storage space.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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Oare, ÂŁ2,750,000 FreehOld DoverWiltshire Park Drive ÂŁ1,995,000 Freehold An extraordinary andand individual modern country house in abenefiting stunningfrom location.

Builtreception originallyspace. in 1962 the artist JohnaMerton, Pound room Housewhich is broadly A very well presented impressive detached family house excellent Thefor property boasts 32ft reception is Palladian in style a wide,reception single storey building withwonderful large windows overthe looking theThe gardens. wasoffer extended in 1978 include a garden room complemented byand threeis further rooms all having views over garden. upper It floors excellent familytoaccommodation and of and a large studio complex including a workshop dark room . The property currently has very rear highgarden ceilingshas and brick parapets whichspace has particular note is the master bedroom with anand exceptional en-suite bathroom.

The landscaped been arranged forsurrounding versatile usethe withroof excellent good storage space. for children whilst still keeping the more formal entertaining areas. Dover Park Drive is a wide road comprising mainly substantial properties and is close to the open expanses of Putney Heath. There are excellent bus routes down Dover House Road to Barnes Mainline Station and also along Putney Heath to the centre of Putney.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

Wimbledon Village and access to the A3 are only a short drive away. There are many good schools at all levels in the surrounding areas.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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Oare, Wiltshire Hazlewell RoadÂŁ2,750,000 ÂŁ3,695,000FreehOld Freehold An and individual modern housetoinaatotal stunning location. and Builthas originally in 1962tofor artist John Merton, Pound broadly Thisextraordinary double fronted detached property hascountry been subject refurbishment been restored anthe exceptional standard using theHouse highestisquality Palladian style and isplanned a wide, interior single storey large windows overautomation, looking theunder gardens. was extended in 1978 to include garden room and a materials. in Meticulously design,building state ofwith the art Control 4 home floorItheating, John Cullen designed digitala lighting, integrated large studio complex including a workshop room . The fixtures propertyand currently very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the home. roof which and distributed HD video and sound systems and and dark bespoke fittings, joineryhas throughout create a modern living space within this family Of has good storage particular notespace. is the impressive kitchen with access through Shuko sliding doors to a south facing rear garden and beyond to off street, gated parking. There are two receptions offering flexible entertaining space. The master bedroom is particularly luxurious with a large en-suite bathroom and separate dressing room. The

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

remaining five double bedrooms (two with en-suite bathrooms) have been carefully designed to maximize the space and light. The property is situated in the heart

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

of West Putney within easy reach of Putney mainline station and East Putney underground station.

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Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOld Common, SW19 £3,500,000 Freehold Churchbury House, Wimbledon An elegant extraordinary and individual house a stunning location.

Built originally in 1962 for the artist Pound Common.

House is broadly An and substantial periodmodern residencecountry situated at theinend of a secluded private drive in a picturesque setting on theJohn edgeMerton, of Wimbledon This unique Palladianisinlocated style and is aawide, buildingone with windowslandmarks over looking gardens.

It reach was extended in 1978 include a garden room and property within short single walk ofstorey the Windmill, oflarge Wimbledon’s andthe within an easy of the Village.

Theto house occupies a generous plot aof largeunder studio complex a workshop and darka room . The property currently has verygarage high ceilings parapets just half an acre including with extensive walled gardens, heated swimming pool and a detached annexeand withbrick a useful studiosurrounding flat above. the roof which has good storage space.

6 Bedrooms | 4 Reception Rooms | 4 Bathrooms | Garden | Double garage | High standard of decoration throughout

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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Oare, Wiltshire ÂŁ2,750,000 FreehOld Denmark Road, Wimbledon Village SW19 ÂŁ595,000 Freehold An extraordinary individual house a stunningVillage. location. originally in 1962 for the Johnand Merton, Houseroom is broadly A charming Gradeand II listed terracemodern cottagecountry with garden in in Wimbledon TheBuilt ground floor hallway leads to aartist spacious brightPound living/dining with fitted Palladian in style is a patio wide,doors singleopen storey building with large windows looking gardens.

It was 1978 include a garden room kitchen where twoand double onto the south-west facing prettyover walled patiothe garden.

On the firstextended floor thereinare twoto double bedrooms both withand a large studio complex including workshop dark room . The currentlyleads has to very ceilings surrounding storage space.

One bedroom hasaan en-suite and shower room and the property master bedroom thehigh second floorand withbrick a fullparapets size modern bathroom.the roof which has good storage space.

2 Bedrooms | 1 Reception Room | 2 Bathrooms | Period | Terraced | Garden | Wimbledon Village

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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Relaxing in the spa Unwind in the spa complex of a double-fronted property with around 7400 sq ft of space on four floors at Baronsmead Road in Barnes SW13.

With a guide price of £6,995,000, the property has highspec fixtures and fittings combined with high-tech home comforts and a 72ft south-facing rear garden. Savills Barnes 020 8939 6900.

COMMON SPACE Nestling midway Between the Commons, a £1.55m five-bedroom house in Devereux Road, Clapham SW11, offers 2300 sq ft of refurbished living space after a ‘bare brick’ restoration in 2011. Hamptons International 020 7924 2170.

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KENNINGTON SPLIT-LEVEL FLAT Close to Kennington tube station, a two-bedroom split-level apartment is set in a Georgian conversion on Kennington Park Road in SE11.

The £600,000 property’s inside living space of almost 1070 sq ft includes a study, reception room, kitchen diner, en suite bathroom and shower room.

Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward 020 3280 3536.

Kitchen opens out into the garden Newly refurbished in Earlsfield Road, Earlsfield SW18, is a five-bedroom period house that features an impressive 32ft kitchen and breakfast room plus a large decked and lawned garden.

The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom, and the home includes a double reception room on the ground floor, next to the kitchen. For sale at £1,295,000 from Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward 020 3280 3536.

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Meticulous makeover at Belvedere Grove A comprehensive refurbishment and modernisation programme has recently been completed at this exceptional period house in Wimbledon Village.

The property in Belvedere Grove is beautifully presented throughout, its meticulous redesign resulting in an impressive home with elegant fixtures and fittings, sympathetically combined with period features and subtle and effective interior decoration schemes.

Attractively appointed, the kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of bespoke units incorporating marble work surfaces and equipped with topof-the-range appliances, which include an American-style Maytag fridge-freezer and a four-oven Aga. The lower ground floor features a media room together

with a utility room and wine store.

Upstairs are six double bedrooms over two floors. The master bedroom suite occupies most of the first floor, and an adjacent single bedroom could also serve as a study or extra dressing room. All four bath or shower rooms are stylishly appointed with white sanitary ware and beautiful ceramic tiles. The master bathroom has marble-tiled walls and floor.

A delightful 50ft rear garden features a paved terrace and westerly aspect, and the house has off-street parking at the front.

Belvedere Grove, Wimbledon Village SW19, price on application, Robert Holmes & Co 020 8947 9833

The Wimbledon Village specialists with over 30 years of experience, and substantial knowledge of the South London property market, providing a friendly, exible service to clients in order to make moving home a positive experience.

Robert Holmes & Company has earned its reputation by providing a bespoke approach to estate agency, offering clients an independent and distinctly personal service tailored to individual requirements.

Specialising in the sale and letting of high calibre residential property primarily within Wimbledon, Coombe and the surrounding areas.

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West Wimbledon

£2,500,000

A handsome detached house set on high ground with far reaching views in a private road with a detached garage suitable for conversion subject to planning permission Reception hall • 2 reception rooms • super kitchen/dining/family room • large utility room • 5 bedrooms • 3 bath/shower rooms • lovely mature gardens 94 Robert Holmes Sales DPS 1

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Kingston Hill

£3,250,000

An impressive residence forming part of a small and exclusive gated development within walking distance of the wonderful open spaces of Richmond Park Elegant reception hall with central staircase • 2 reception rooms • super kitchen/dining/family room • 6 bedrooms • 5 bath/shower rooms • lovely gardens • detached garage

Wimbledon Village 020 8947 9833 Robert Holmes Sales DPS 2

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Wimbledon Village

£3,850,000

Wimbledon Common

£3,650,000

A superbly appointed brand new residence in a delightful enclave overlooking a green 5 bedrooms • 5 bath/shower rooms (3 e/s) • landscaped gardens • driveway parking

In a unique semi-rural location next to the Common and the Royal Wimbledon Golf Course 7 bedrooms • 6 bathrooms • super kitchen • southerly garden • garage • space to extend

Coombe Hill

£3,000,000

Wimbledon £2,250,000

In 0.5 acre with permission for demolition and construction of an 8,500 ft² (789 m²) residence Currently single-storey with 5 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • secluded grounds • detached garage

Beautifully presented, remodeled and extended detached house with landscaped gardens 3 reception rooms • super kitchen/dining room • 5 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • gated drive

Wimbledon £1,895,000

West Wimbledon

A modern detached residence in an exclusive and sought after enclave close to the Common 2 reception rooms • study • fitted kitchen • 5 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • garden • detached garage

In a popular residential road with planning to increase the current space by 1,108 ft² (103 m²) Detached • currently with 2 reception rooms • 4 bedrooms • southerly garden • attached garage

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Wimbledon Village

£1,200 pcm

A light and airy top floor apartment in the heart of Wimbledon Village.

1 Bed • 1 Bath • Reception Room • Kitchen • Balcony

Wimbledon Town

Wimbledon Village

£1,375 pcm

A neutrally decorated top floor furnished apartment in the heart of Wimbledon Village.

1 Bed • 1 Bath • Reception Room • Kitchen • Parking

£1,375 pcm

Wimbledon Village

£3,800 pcm

Stylish ground floor conversion apartment minutes of Wimbledon District and Mainline Stations.

1 Bed • Shower Room • Reception Room • Eat-in Kitchen • Private Garden

Located in a popular development within walking distance of Wimbledon Village.

4 Beds • 2 Baths • 2 Reception Rooms • Kitchen • Garden/Patio • Garage

Wimbledon

Wimbledon

£3,750 pcm

A well proportioned family home within walking distance of the Village.

4 Beds • 1 Bath/1 Shower Room • 2 Reception Room • Kitchen • Study • Garden/Patio

Wimbledon Village 020 8947 9833 Robert Holmes Sales_Lettings DPS 2

£5,750 pcm

This spacious and versatile accommodation is arranged over three floors.

5 Beds • 2 Baths • 2 Shower Rooms • Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen • Garage • Parking

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KENILFORD ROAD, SW12 A well presented family house in this highly regarded location, featuring well proportioned accommodation and a delightful rear garden. Approx. 1,464 sq ft. Energy Rating: C 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £850,000

BEECHDALE ROAD, SW2

LYNN ROAD, SW12

A well appointed semi-detached house offering scope for refurbishment (STPP). Approx. 1,991 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, dining room, family room, cellar, garden.

A well presented maisonette in the popular Clapham South area. Ideally located to local amenities and public transport. Approx. 893 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception/dining room, courtyard garden.

Freehold Guide Price £850,000

Leasehold Guide Price £525,000

CLAPHAM 020 8673 2854 clapham@johndwood.co.uk

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TRADE TOWER, SW11 Wonderful panoramic views over London from all the main rooms is a prime feature of this elegant penthouse, in a private modern landmark development beside the river in Battersea.

Approx. 1,468 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception, balcony, parking.

Lease to 2138 Guide Price £1,100,000

GALESBURY ROAD, SW18 A fantastic, well proportioned spilt-level Victorian property with a spacious eat-in kitchen leading on to an immaculate reception. Approx. 821 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room.

Freehold Share Guide Price £480,000

BARMOUTH ROAD, SW18

ANCHOR HOUSE, SW18

A well presented Victorian maisonette is well presented and ideally situated within the Allfarthing Primary School catchment area. Approx. 1,219 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 3 bedrooms (1 en suite), family bathroom, kitchen/breakfast room, reception, garden.

A beautifully presented apartment set in this modern and convenient development.

Approx. 763 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception, terrace, on-site concierge, parking available to lease via separate agreement.

Lease to 2095 Guide Price £575,000

Lease to 3001 Guide Price £475,000

WANDSWORTH 020 8871 3033 wandsworth@johndwood.co.uk

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ALTEnBuRG GARdEnS, SW11

SuRREy LAnE, SW11

A substantial family house in immaculate decorative condition throughout, whilst retaining a wealth of its period features, close to the open spaces of Clapham Common. Approx. 2,080 sq ft. Energy Rating: C.

A well proportioned period family house located moments away from Battersea Park. There is a good balance of both accommodation and living space. Approx. 1,512 sq ft. Energy Rating: E.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, garden.

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, south facing garden.

Freehold Guide Price £1,500,000

Freehold Guide Price £899,000

WhiSTLERS AvEnuE, SW11

RivERSidE CouRT, SW8

Set within the popular Morgan’s Walk development moments away from Battersea Bridge this well proportioned townhouse has an abundance of living space throughout. Approx. 1,431 sq ft. Energy Rating: D.

With sweeping views up and down the River Thames, this 4th floor flat is well proportioned throughout. Located on the south side of the river with good access for Vauxhall Bridge. Approx. 690 sq ft. Energy Rating: C.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, garden.

Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, balcony, resident porter, private parking.

Leasehold Guide Price £825,000

Freehold Share Guide Price £545,000

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£1,725,000 Freehold

Dents Road

Boasting grand Victorian proportions, this handsome semi detached house still has potential for further development. This beautiful property retains many of its original period features and has a good sense of light and space throughout.

Kitchen/breakfast room • Double Reception room • WC • Five bedrooms • Family bathroom • Shower Room • Cellar/Utility Room • Garden • Roof terrace

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Winsham Grove

£1,395,000 Freehold Situated on what is often regarded as one of the most sought after streets between the commons is this beautiful five bedroom family house.

Five double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Family room/Play room • Ground floor w/c • Family bathroom • Shower room • En suite bathroom • South facing garden • Cellar

Holmside Road

£1,150,000 Freehold This superb four bedroom family house has been extended on the ground floor to the rear of the original building and on the top floor into the loft space.

Four bedrooms • Reception room • Kitchen/ breakfast room • Ground floor w/c • Family bathroom • En suite shower room • SouthWest facing garden • Garage

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Kelmscott Road £900 per week

A beautifully presented four bedroom house on this prime street off Northcote Road.

Four double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/ breakfast room • Family bathroom • Shower room • Cloakroom • Cellar • Unfurnished

Berber Road

£850 per week An immaculately presented four bedroom house positioned on this superb residential street between the commons.

Ground floor double reception room with wooden floors and period fireplaces.

Four double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/dining room • Downstairs w/c • Family bathroom • En suite shower room • Cellar • Garden • Unfurnished

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Laitwood Road

£500 per week

Two double bedrooms • Single bedroom/study • Open plan kitchen/reception room • Shower room • Bathroom • Great storage • Garden • Furnished

Queenstown Road

£385 per week

Two double bedrooms • Bathroom • Reception room • Eat in kitchen • Terrace • Furnished

Salcott Road

£420 per week

Lovely open plan kitchen/reception room • Double bedroom • Second bedroom • Bathroom • Pretty private garden • Moments from Northcote Road • Furnished

York Road

£375 per week

One double bedroom • Reception room • Open plan kitchen • En suite bathroom • Cloakroom • Furnished

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Stable investment Solid wooden gates lead into the circular, brick-paved courtyard surrounded by thatched former stables – now converted into three one-bedroom apartments for your guests or live-in staff.

Grade II listed, the renovated stable buildings and yard are attached to the main house containing living space on two main levels, significantly refurbished and extended in recent years.

On the ground floor, open plan hallways lead to four principal reception areas including a large dining hall, an impressive family kitchen and breakfast room, a study, and a drawing and sitting room.

Five first floor bedrooms all have en suite bathrooms, and the master bedroom features an octagonal bathroom with a vaulted ceiling and walk-in dressing room. The second floor has a large bedroom and playroom, and the basement is devoted to leisure with a spectacular cinema room and bar, gym, steam room

and sauna.

Among the high-tech extras are air conditioning, Lutron home control, underfloor heating and a central vacuum system.

Grounds surrounding the house on three sides offer large areas of lawn, a putting green and stone terrace.

The Stables, Beverley Lane, Kingston upon Thames KT2, guide price £5,995,000, Savills Wimbledon 020 8971 8111

Dental attraction Queen Victoria’s dentist, Sir Edwin Saunders (18141901), drilled and pulled teeth at his practice at home in Fairlawns, Wimbledon Park.

A two to three-bedroom apartment is currently for sale at this Grade II listed conversion and renovation and offers contemporary living space, a private terrace, off-street parking, and use of the development’s communal gardens.

The ground floor property features double-glazed sash windows, underfloor heating throughout, and air conditioning. The reception room has bay windows and plenty of dining space, and the development faces Putney Heath.

Fairlawns, Wimbledon Park SW19, £1.35m, Foxtons New Homes 020 7973 2020

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Deodar Road £3,850,000 A superbly extended (3,795 sq ft) and modernised six bedroom house situated in an extremely rare position in London, with a 100’ garden that directly backs onto the Thames offering superb views east and west along the river.

30’ Private front driveway • ample off street parking for 2 large cars • large kitchen family room • 100’ garden with direct river views • utility room • dining room & adjacent wine room • spectacular double reception room opening onto terrace with river views • additional front reception room • master bedroom suite with river view balcony • dressing room and luxurious en-suite bathroom with separate walk-in shower • five further bedrooms • top floor balcony • two further bathrooms • potential to add extra floor for bedroom & en-suite bathroom (subject to consents)

Burstock Road £2,450,000 A highly distinctive six bedroom double fronted detached house in this convenient central Putney location. This handsome Victorian family home offers over 3,000 sq ft of generously proportioned accommodation, including excellent living and entertaining space. To the rear is a substantial and mature east facing garden and there is off street parking at the front.

Entrance hallway • large double reception room with access to garden • lower ground floor spacious kitchen/family room with access to garden • master bedroom with en suite bathroom • family bathroom • shower room • five further double bedrooms • study • utility room • cloakroom • 75’ east facing garden • off street parking • convenient central putney location • off street parking

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Danemere Street

£950,000

£1,199,950

Four double bedrooms • fully extended and modernised • double reception • storage • downstairs wc • extended modern kitchen / breakfast room • west facing garden • bathroom • spacious wet room • under floor heating • new electrics • new plumbing

Werter Road

Farlow Road

£725,000

Private entrance • entrance hallway • two double bedrooms • further bedroom • bathroom • cloakroom • spectacular top floor open plan reception/kitchen and dining room • garden views • south facing balcony

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Gladwyn Road

Freehold • reception room • dining room • modern kitchen • 30’ west facing garden • luxury bathroom • master bedroom suite • two further double bedrooms • west facing roof terrace • eaves strorage

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£675,000

End of terrace • 1010 sqft • three double bedroom • two en-suite • one bathroom • open plan kitchen reception room • roof terrace • high-spec design

Tel: 020 8780 1100 sales@warrenputney.co.uk

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Danemere Street

£1,950 pcm Unfurnished

Borneo Road

£1,900 pcm Unfurnished

Stunning two bedroom maisonette • over two floors • immaculately presented • spacious and bright reception • large eat-in contemporary kitchen/diner • modern bathroom • further double bedroom • superb master suite • dressing room • en-suite bathroom • private roof terrace • 42ft patio garden • well located • sought after river road

Stunning garden flat • reception room • kitchen/dining/family room • two bedrooms • luxury bathroom • private garden • own front door • great location • close to river

Deodar Road

Upper Richmond Road

£6,000 pcm Unfurnished

Five bedoom riverside house • drawing room • kitchen/dining/family room • master suite • four further bedrooms • two further bathrooms • utility/2nd kitchen • 100ft garden to river • off-street parking • stunning views • central location

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH 139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ Warren FPx3.indd 3

£1,550 pcm Unfurnished

Two large double bedrooms • spacious reception • fitted kitchen • bathroom • utility area • close to high street & mainline station • popular well maintained block

Tel: 020 8780 1100 lettings@warrenputney.co.uk

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Kennington Office

FIELD & SONS

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

Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Est. 1804

ST MARY’S GARDENS, KENNINGTON SE11

OIEO £1,400,000

A substantial end of terrace four bedroom Victorian house that has been completely renovated to exacting standards located within this sought after garden square just off Kennington Road. The house has a contemporary feel throughout with amazing entertaining space and a lovely outlook over the garden square, there are the most stunning panoramic views towards the City from the top floor. Houses of this quality are very rarely available.

TEMPLAR STREET, CAMBERWELL SE5

£925,000

A substantial five bedroom Victorian house located on this quiet side street adjacent to sought after and beautiful Myatts Field Park. The house retains many original features throughout with masses of character and spacious entertaining rooms. Templar Street is located within easy walking distance of excellent local amenities in Camberwell Green, superb bus links to the City and West End and within walking distance of Oval underground station.

KENNINGTON SE11 £1,650,000

PRIORY GROVE, STOCKWELL SW8 £745,000

LANSDOWNE GARDENS, STOCKWELL SW8 £1,350,000

A beautifully restored Grade II listed Georgian house located in this handsome late eighteenth century terrace. This stunning home with retained historical elements throughout, including oak flooring, has been meticulously maintained and is now surely one of the finest houses currently available in Kennington. To the rear is a stunning landscaped garden with terrace, patio, stocked borders and water feature.

A very pretty double fronted three bedroom Victorian house with much charm and character and stunning open views over Larkhall Park. The house retains many lovely original features and has been modernised throughout. Priory Grove is located within a short walk of Stockwell underground station and excellent local amenities.

A delightful early Victorian Grade II listed semi-detached house which retains superb original features throughout located in this prime road within walking distance of Stockwell underground station and the Nine Elms regeneration zone. The house has recently been the subject of extensive modernisation and updating but now requires some finishing off to create a stunning home with a fabulous 100’ rear garden.

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FIELD & SONS

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

Surveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents Est. 1804

£425 per week

Albert Embankment

Charleston Street, Walworth

£345 per week

1 / 2 bed flat to let in Walworth, SE17. A recently refurbished ground floor Victorian conversion flat located on this quiet residential street within a short walk of Elephant and Castle and local amenities. This super flat has one or two double bedrooms, open plan living room and recently fitted kitchen, smart bathroom with shower and private garden. This property is available from January on a furnished or unfurnished basis. An early viewing is highly recommended.

A L G E R T EE D

1 bedroom flat to rent in Waterloo, SE1. A 6th floor flat in a luxury portered development along the Albert Embankment. The property has an open plan reception room with modern integrated kitchen, wood flooring and access to a private balcony with partial river views. Within easy access to transport links, a frequent bus service on the doorstep and the rail/tube links of Vauxhall only moments away. Many amenities and restaurants of both the South Bank and Westminster are also within easy reach. Available immediately, furnished.

Prima Road, Oval

£550 per week

A beautifully presented Victorian split-level conversion flat in excess of 1100sqft. Neutral décor and period features throughout. Comprising; generous reception room with views of St Marks Church and Kennington Park, spacious eat-in kitchen and private south-facing roof terrace. Situated moments from Oval Underground station and in a fantastic position for many bus links into the city. Available immediately on a Furnished/Part/Unfurnished basis.

Gilbert Road, Kennington

£495 per week

Field & Sons are very pleased to offer to the market a beautifully presented three bedroom house, benefitting from a modern fitted kitchen, living room, downstairs wc, three bedrooms, modern upstairs bathroom, private rear garden and an allocated parking space. The property is within close proximity to Kennington, Lambeth North, Vauxhall and Elephant & Castle stations. An early viewing is highly recommended - Available January.

Ebbisham Drive, Vauxhall

Offices also at London Bridge, Shad Thames, Limehouse, City and Docklands

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£395 per week

2 bedroom house to rent in Vauxhall, SW8. This wellpresented house located in the heart of Vauxhall offers two good sized double bedrooms, a reception room, separate eat-in kitchen, downstairs wc, family bathroom and a private rear garden. The house is a short walk to the amenities and transport hub of Vauxhall and Oval Stations, along with Vauxhall and Kennington Parks. Available Immediately on a Furnished basis.

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Situated just moments north of the wonderful wide open spaces of Clapham Common is this delightful period property.

The accommodation is split over two levels from the first floor comprising of a bright living room with beautiful bay window capturing a view of the commons, a spacious eat in kitchen, two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a Juliette balcony.

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A superb ground floor period conversion with two bedrooms retaining much of its original charm and character is nestled amongst a peaceful backwater of streets between Latchmere Road and Battersea Park Road.

The accommodation consists of a large sitting room, a kitchen which leads outdoors, two bedrooms and a bathroom suite. Further benefits include a private off street car parking space adjoining the property leaving enough room still for good outside entertaining space.

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Alderton Road, London, SE24

£549,950

This beautiful two/three bedroom period conversion offers versatile accommodation and sits within a prime location.

This well presented, newly refurbished three bedroom Victorian end of terrace comes to the market chain free. Located in a quiet residential road the property boasts spacious accommodation and good sized front and rear gardens.

Sulina Road, London, SW2

Wyneham Road, London, SE24

£625,000

This spacious four bedroom Victorian end of terrace comes to the market with spacious living accommodation and benefits from private off street parking.

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Camberwell

£499,950

This two double bedroom garden flat comes to the market chain free and situated within the North Dulwich Triangle. The property benefits from large living areas, fresh neutral décor throughout and a private rear garden.

Norwood

63-65 Herne Hill, London SE24 9NE telephone 020 7733 5454

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Elmwood Road SE24

ÂŁ925,000

This fabulous four double bedroom house nestles in a prime location within the North Dulwich Triangle. The property boasts a wealth of original features and offers an excellent opportunity for an astute buyer to bring this wonderful gem back to its former glory.

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Dunstans Grove, SE22

£499,995

Delicious double-fronted Victorian home with perfectly poised interior. 2 double bedrooms, immaculate kitchen and bathroom, beautifully designed garden and bags of storage. Find it on a pretty side street in central East Dulwich.

Fenwick Road, SE15

£699,950

Reach for the skies...superbly positioned just a stones’ throw from Goose Green, our well-known local developer has produced yet another stunning home. Striking clean lines, modernist appeal, 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and fully landscaped gardens.

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Camberwell Grove, SE5

£1,395,000

This season’s key trend is: elegant English Rose. A 5-bedroom ensemble adorned with a charming kitchen/diner, 2 ultra-chic bathrooms, a walled rear garden and totally on-trend terrace. Find it on a fashion-forward London grove (and conservation area) close to Zone 2 trains at Denmark Hill.

Choumert Square, SE15

£299,995

Architecturally elite cottage in gated Victorian lane. Minimal interior, double bedroom and sleek, open-plan kitchen. This is an über-exclusive address in one of Peckham’s most fashionable positions. Communal walled gardens, strong community relations and chain free sale.

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Handy for Whistler A detached family house in College Road, Dulwich, is just across the road from Sydenham Hill railway station, a 12-minute journey from London Victoria.

Presented in a finish described as ‘to the highest standard’, the property offers five double bedrooms, five bathrooms, a large kitchen diner, and two reception rooms. It also has a separate studio or office plus offstreet parking.

Nearby are the fairways of Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club, founded in 1894 with a course designed by the legendary Harry S Colt. Sydenham Hill Wood and Cox’s Walk Nature Reserve is also close by.

The property is handy for Dulwich Village and Dulwich College independent school for boys. And in the autumn, Dulwich Picture Gallery will open the first major London exhibition dedicated to American-born artist

James Abbott McNeill Whistler’s time in London, where he lived and worked for much of his life.

College Road, Dulwich SE21, £2.65m, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward 020 3280 3519

Four floors of space on Herne Hill In a quiet road north of Herne Hill station, a five-bedroom Victorian property offers more than 2700 sq ft of living space on four floors.

The house in Fawnbrake Avenue includes four reception rooms and an impressive kitchen diner. A conservatory on the lower ground floors opens out into a rear garden that stretches out for almost 105ft.

Three of the receptions are on the ground floor, with one leading to a rear terrace. There’s a patio at the front, and the five bedrooms are on the first and second floors.

Fawnbrake Avenue, Herne Hill SE24, £1,325,000, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward 020 3280 3519

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lettings lowdown Report by Nathan Yendle, head of Savills Clapham Lettings

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The area has become one of the trendiest places to live in London and I am looking forward to taking the lettings team in Clapham forward in 2013.

We already have some exciting properties in the pipeline, with the regeneration of Clapham Park at the forefront providing more than 2000 brand new properties with the first phase, due for completion in the spring of 2013.

I expect the market to go from strength to strength as it picks up coming into the spring months and the family market also kicks into overdrive. We have an excellent lettings team in Clapham and all our agents at Savills are ARLA-licensed and have a superior knowledge of the current market and its drivers.

A high proportion of landlords come to Savills lettings offices because of personal recommendation and the huge marketing powers of such a global brand. Landlords want honesty, reliability and proactivity from their appointed agents above anything else, and that means accurate rental pricing, finding high quality tenants, and then managing and maintaining the property to a high level.

It’s not all about the highest rental price and the lowest fee: it’s about honesty, service and longevity of the tenancy with the best tenant that can be reached by a global network at a local level.

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n prime South-West London, rents have risen in the quarter and year-on-year and are up by 0.4 and 1.8 per cent respectively. In the Clapham area there is increased demand from young professionals and sharers, which means that one and two-bedroom flats can command the highest prices at around £29 per square foot, with yields of 4.0 per cent or more.

The Savills 2013 rental forecast, released in November, has shown that our market here in prime South-West London is going from strength to strength as the growing need for properties for the ‘renty-somethings’ continues to increase.

Rent prices grew in 2012 and we certainly expect this trend to continue into next year. This ‘generation rent’ are now moving further south of the river as they appreciate the greater value for money, open spaces and facilities on offer.

Clapham and the surrounding area is popular with young professionals and families due to the excellent transport links in and out of the city, high quality housing and schools, the stunning Common at its heart, and the cafes, bars and restaurants that surround it.

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SEYMOUR IN SW19 Close to Wimbledon Common and Village, a sixbedroom detached house on prestigious Seymour Road offers tenants three floors of living space.

An impressive drawing room has a balcony overlooking the garden, and the property includes a kitchen and breakfast room, family room, dining room and study.

Five of the bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and there’s also a family bathroom.

The house includes a double garage and off-street parking.

Seymour Road, Wimbledon SW19, £9000 per month unfurnished, Knight Frank 020 8946 9811

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rnamental fish lovers rejoice. The open plan kitchen and dining room of a house to let in Wandsworth contains a built-in aquarium that will be maintained at the landlord’s cost.

The architect-designed five-bedroom family house with fish tank also has a double reception on the ground floor. The first floor contains the master bedroom and large en suite bathroom, a double bedroom and a family bathroom. On the second floor are two bedrooms, an office or

study, and another family bathroom.

Also offering a cellar, the property on Melody Road – near the northwest tip of Wandsworth Common – has front and back gardens, and a gardener provided to keep them neat and tidy on a monthly basis.

Melody Road, Wandsworth SW18, guide price £1075 per week, Savills Wandsworth 020 8877 4820

Feeling secure in Wimbledon You’ll find privacy and security in Wimbledon at a detached seven-bedroom house in the small and exclusive gated development at Cedar Park Gardens.

Off Camp Road, the property has been finished to a ‘superb specification’ and features four reception rooms, formal dining room, and a large kitchen, breakfast and family room with French windows into the garden. It also has a large study.

On the lower ground floor, a large double bedroom with en suite shower room would be ideal as staff accommodation. There’s also a media room and laundry room on this level.

The first floor master bedroom and en suite bathroom has a balcony overlooking the garden, and the property includes excellent storage space, double garage and off-street parking.

Cedar Park Gardens, Wimbledon SW19, £12,500 per month unfurnished, Knight Frank 020 8946 9811

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he property market in Cranbrook and surrounding Kent villages such as Goudhurst and Benenden has stayed consistently buoyant throughout the last 12 months, reports Sarah Simmonds of Savills Cranbrook.

Sarah believes this is due to two main factors in the area: excellent schools and a wide variety of properties, from cottages to country houses.

“Understandably, outstanding schools continue to be a key factor for families who are looking to relocate,” Sarah explains. “High performing senior schools such as Cranbrook and Benenden, and prep schools such as Dulwich in Cranbrook and Saint Ronan’s and Marlborough House in Hawkhurst, are a definite draw.”

The villages in this part of Kent are often popular with buyers making their first move out of London, says Sarah, and the area also represents excellent value for money. Properties across the county range from large family homes set in beautiful landscaped gardens – such as Brewers Shaw in Benenden or Chittenden in Hawkhurst – to period cottages in the heart of a village.

“Added to that, the excellent transport links and an enhanced quality of life explain the unwavering popularity of the county,” says Sarah.

Currently for sale in the Kent countryside is a Grade II listed barn – dating back to the late 17th or early 18th century – set in half an acre of secluded gardens around two-and-a-half miles outside Cranbrook.

Extensively refurbished, Manor Barn on Goudhurst Road has 2585 sq ft of inside space on two floors together with a flexible first floor suite for teenagers or guests. There are plenty of exposed oak beams, timbers and stonework as well as a garage, two ponds and a heated swimming pool.

Manor Barn, Goudhurst Road, Cranbrook, Kent, guide price £950,000, Savills 01580 720161

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1 CHARMING LISTED PROPERTY WITH EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES biddenden, kent Biddenden: 2 miles, Staplehurst: 5.4 miles, Ashford: 14.5 miles, London: 54 miles ø Delightful listed oast and barn conversion with attractive gardens and land of about 10.2 acres ø 2 reception rooms ø 4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø heated swimming pool and pool house ø detached studio/office ø 7 stables and 6 fenced paddocks ø about 10.2 acres ø 225 sq m (2,417 sq ft) ø EPC rating = F

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1 SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOME WITH EXCELLENT ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION hawkhurst, kent Hawkhurst: 0.5 miles, Cranbrook: 4.1 miles, Tunbridge Wells: 15 miles, London: 57 miles ø Grade II listed family house with excellent ancillary accommodation set within beautiful grounds ø 3 reception rooms ø 8 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø outdoor swimming pool ø tennis court ø about 2.26 acres ø 432 sq m (4,650 sq ft) ø EPC rating = F Guide £1.9 million Freehold

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1 IMMACULATE HOME IN GARDENER'S PARADISE benenden, kent Benenden: 1 mile; Cranbrook: 3.5 miles, Tunbridge Wells: 17.8 miles, London: 55 miles ø Stunning family home set amidst glorious gardens and woodland ø 3 reception rooms ø 5 bedrooms ø conservatory ø garaging with first floor guest suite ø gym ø about 4.7 acres ø 298 sq m (3,205 sq ft) ø EPC rating = D

Savills Cranbrook Sarah Simmonds ssimmonds@savills.com

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74 Balham High Road SW12  020 8772 1001  balham@bushells.com

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174A Lavender Hill SW11  020 7924 2255  info@jacksonsestateagents.com

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

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11–13 Bedford Hill, Balham SW12 9ET  020 8618 2013  balham@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

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115 Balham High Road SW12  020 8675 6565  info@jacksonsestateagents.com

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

Lettings - 80 Balham High Road SW12  020 8675 5050  balham@palacegatesestates.co.uk

www.palacegatesestates.co.uk

198 Lavender Hill, Battersea SW11  020 7924 2777  manager.battersea@bairstowevescountrywide.co.uk

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

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242 Battersea Park Road, SW11 3BP  020 7924 1944  sbp@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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253 Lavender Hill Battersea SW11  020 7228 2278  dturner@featherstoneleigh.co.uk

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38 Balham Hill SW12 9EL  020 8673 4666  mark@samuelsestates.com

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495 Battersea Park Rd, SW11 4LW  020 7228 2629  info@acquireonline.co.uk

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207-217 Lavender Hill SW11  020 7228 9265  battersea@winkworth.co.uk

21 Battersea Square SW11  020 7771 7100  battersea@first-union.co.uk

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Knight Frank Knight Frank Riverside, 7a Albion Riverside, 8 Hester Road SW11 4AX  020 3597 7670  matthew.smith@knightfrank.co.uk www.knightfrank.co.uk/riverside

145 St John's Hill, Battersea SW11  020 7228 5390  battersea@living-london.net

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47 Balham Hill SW12  020 8673 2854  clapham@johndwood.co.uk

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

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OLIVER BURN Exceeding expectations

67 Barnes High Street, Barnes SW13 9LD  020 8658 7344  barnes@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

98–100 Northcote Road, SW11 6QW  020 7411 9965  battersea@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk

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

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362 Clapham Road SW9  020 7622 1121  info@oliverburn.com

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

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www.fieldandsons.co.uk

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57 Nightingale Lane SW12  020 8673 9278  rchatwin@savills.com

139 Lower Richmond Road SW15  020 8780 1100  lettings@warrenputney.co.uk

Lettings - 323 Kennington Road SE11  020 7840 0666  kennington@fieldandsons.co.uk

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31 Sheen Road TW9  020 8940 6611  richmond@johndwood.co.uk

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259 Coombe Lane SW20  020 8947 9393  hani@coomberesidential.com

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21 Replingham Road SW18  020 8870 8811  southfields@johndwood.co.uk

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63-65 Herne Hill SE24  020 7733 5454  wendy@petermans.co.uk

143-145 Upper Richmond Road SW15  020 3195 9100 Property Management 020 3195 9130  info@jacksonsestateagents.com

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8 Woodwarde Road, SE22  020 3397 1144  info@pickwickestates.com

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47 Honor Oak Park SE23  020 8699 0011/020 8291 9252  info@pickwickestates.com

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

www.savills.com

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH  020 8780 1100  sales@warrenputney.co.uk

www.warrenputney.co.uk

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

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

53 Wimbledon Hill Road SW19  020 3195 9111  info@jacksonsestateagents.com

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Knight Frank Lettings, 81 High Street SW19  020 8946 0026  ruth.barr@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

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Tooting Bec 131 Northcote road SW11  020 7228 5111  battersea@ramptonbaseley.com

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77 Trinity Road SW17  020 8767 0522  info@jacksonsestateagents.com

35 High Street SW19  020 8947 9833  jcollard@robertholmes.co.uk

5 Church Road SW19  020 8944 7172  wimbledon@johndwood.co.uk

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

49 Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19 7QW  020 8944 4000  swm@kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk

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324 Trinity Road SW18  020 8871 3033  wandsworth@johndwood.co.uk

www.johndwood.co.uk

22 Bellevue Road SW17  020 8672 9077  info@jacksonsestateagents.com

www.jacksonsestateagents.com

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

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26 Bellevue Road, SW17  020 8682 7777  wandsworth@knightfrank.com www.knightfrank.com

6 High Street SW19  020 8946 1000  malcolm.gee@hawesandco.co.uk

www.hawesandco.co.uk

94 Park Hall Road SE21  020 8819 1612  info@pickwickestates.com

www.pickwickestates.com

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the last word Ruth Barr, partner and head of Lettings for Knight Frank Wimbledon, gives her answers to South Tell us how you joined the property industry and briefly describe your career history to date.

Looking for a change of direction, having started my working career as a buyer’s assistant for a tube welding manufacturer, I answered a PO Box advert asking for someone who could drive and wanted a change. The reply was from Home from Home – a small niche lettings and management company based in Wimbledon Village. That was over 26 years ago.

What do you enjoy most about working in this market, and what have been your highlights so far?

I love the variety that lettings affords. No two days are the same and I really enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, from all over the world, and I love the fact I get paid for talking to people and seeing inside their homes and investments.

Lettings is very fast paced, which makes it exciting and never boring. Highlights to date include my 13 years with Knight Frank, working with the best people in the industry and having the opportunity to visit some of the most amazing properties in London and the surrounds. One Hyde Park and Hampton Court Palace are two of my favourites to date.

Describe the biggest challenges you face on a day-to-day basis.

As a working mother, 36 rather than 24 hours in a day would really help! Balancing home and work life is a huge challenge but both

motivate me hugely. The legal aspect of the job challenges me in a positive way, and I have continued to study property law throughout my career, which is an asset as we negotiate most of the agreements on behalf of our landlords.

What advice would you give to anyone considering a career in lettings and property management ?

If you have the opportunity to work in a lettings agency on a Saturday, this will give you a great insight into our industry.

Lots of viewings, keys flying everywhere, keeping everyone happy when your first viewing runs late and then snowballs into the rest of the day... if this floats your boat, property is for you!

Property management is harder, I believe. You need the thickest skin as landlords don’t always want to spend money and tenants want everything fixed yesterday. Property offers you a chance for a fantastic career, varied, stimulating and very rewarding.

am rather biased. Outside Wimbledon, I love Guildford, Surrey, rather than London and this is where I currently live with my family. If I am not at work or at home – I am on the A3!

If you were not an estate agent, what career would you choose and why?

I always wanted to be a journalist. Similar traits to my current role – getting paid for talking to people and constantly asking questions. However, I am very happy with the route I have taken.

Where, in your view, is the best place to live south of the river and why?

It has to be Wimbledon Villlage. Coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques to wander into, Wimbledon Common, the stations within a short walk, great schools, the list goes on.

Having worked here for most of my career, I

Dora Road, Wimbledon SW19 A stylish and contemporary new build family house, located a short distance from the Village and Wimbledon mainline train station. Beautifully finished throughout the house comprises 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, beautiful kitchen, terrace, patio, garden, garage and off street parking.

Unfurnished. EPC rating B. Guide price: £7,950 per month KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings 020 8946 9811 wimbledon@knightfrank.com

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£299,950 Share of Freehold This delightful one bedroom garden flat is located in a charming Victorian property on a popular road close to the amenities of Clapham High Street and Clapham North tube station. Accommodation comprises a spacious reception room, separate kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom and private garden. An ideal buy for either a first time buyer or investment buyer.

Ravenswood Road, SW12

£535 per week This beautifully presented three bedroom family house has just been re-decorated throughout. It benefits from original Victorian features, a brand new stylish bathroom; it comprises three double bedrooms and a double reception room with bay windows. Furthermore, there is a spacious modern kitchen with an excellent dining area with Velux style windows and doors leading to a substantial and low maintenance garden.

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