ABSOLUTELY Property
Justin Dibben
Branch Manager at Jacksons, Clapham 020 8875 7995; jacksonsestateagents.com
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lapham is continuing to show strong growth not just in pricing but as an area of choice. Prices have increased by around 20% already this year and demand continues to outpace supply. It is easy to see the area’s appeal; The wide open spaces of Clapham Common, excellent private and state schools, and transport links into Central London and beyond. Abbeville village itself is an eclectic mix of restaurants, bistros and bars, and has a wonderful family feel. This makes it a very attractive area to potential buyers who are also keen to take advantage of the low interest rates and secure themselves a wonderful family home. With Open Days, preparation for sale and marketing, we are finding that offers in excess of the asking price are becoming the norm.
Up your Street
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ocated in Battersea, just 300m from Clapham Junction Station, is The Lumiere, a development of luxury apartments set in the former Granada Theatre. A building steeped in history and the third largest of its kind to be built, the prominent theatre, with its Art Deco style façade was opened by the Duchess of Kent in 1937. The theatre closed in 1980 and became a bingo club, before being transformed into a collection of fifty nine apartments by developers Henley Homes. One of the spacious open plan 1 bed flats with
D&G sponsor Spencer Cricket Club
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eading London estate agent, Douglas & Gordon, is delighted to annouce its three year sponsorship deal with Spencer Cricket Club in Wandsworth, one of the largest cricket clubs in the UK. The deal will include new branded shirts and kit for the club as well as the provision for a new community project which will be annouced later this year. Run and managed by volunteers, the south west London cricket club has teams of all ages including succesful men’s and women’s teams, as well as the largest junior cricket section in the country, attracting almost 1,000 children from the local area in which Douglas & Gordon operates. Michael Hodgson, Chairman at Douglas & Gordon, comments: “We are extremely pleased to be able to support such a historic and important club within the local community. The coaching and leadership that Spencer Cricket Club provides for junior cricket in London is unparalleled. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership.” Paul Askew, Spencer Cricket Club Chairman, adds: “A club of our size needs a very special sponsor and we have found the perfect partner in Douglas & Gordon. The three year deal includes shirt and kit branding and also has a provision for
a special community project, the details of which will be announced later this year.” Douglas & Gordon 020 7963 4600; douglasandgordon.com Spencer Cricket Club, 020 3544 2345; sponsor@spencerclub.org
James Castleman
Manager at Featherstone Leigh, Battersea 020 7228 2278; featherstoneleigh.co.uk
custom-designed kitchen and pristine white bathrooms is now on the market, and boasts the use of a private 12 seater cinema located in the building. The Lumiere, SW11. £550,000.
Tom Crabtree
South London Area Sales Director at Marsh & Parsons 020 7501 3666; marshandparsons.co.uk
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s with every year, the Spring has brought a much needed boost to the property market South of the River. We’re seeing far more properties for sale compared to the beginning of the year, most notably between the £500,000-£750,000 mark. This remains the most dominant area of our market, largely explained by the continued strong demand from first time buyers. We’re also noticing a growing number of savvy, central London buyers registering with us - they want to invest in the area as property is more affordable, whilst also being a strong investment. Indeed, average property prices in Clapham have risen by 25% in the last year, and we’re agreeing an ever increasing number of sales in excess of £1 million.
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