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@KnightFrank Cadogan Lane, Knightsbridge SW1 A two bedroom house in this popular mews within close proximity of Sloane Square. Master bedroom suite, a further bedroom, reception room, kitchen/dining room, study, 2 cloakrooms, internal garage. EPC: D. Approximately 139 sq m (1,500 sq ft). knightsbridge@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5929

Cheltenham Terrace, Chelsea SW3 A very special, unmodernised, Grade II listed freehold house, situated in an enviable position on this sought after street, overlooking the Duke of York grounds. EPC: E. Approximately 195 sq m (2,095 sq ft). knightsbridge@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5929

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@KnightFrank Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge SW1 An immaculate apartment in this highly sought after address with south facing balcony. Master bedroom, bathroom, kitchen/dining/reception room, 24hr concierge, secure underground (valet) car parking, lift. EPC: D. Approximately 65 sq m (704 sq ft). knightsbridge@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5929

Egerton Gardens, Knightsbridge, SW3 A contemporary, interior designed two bedroom apartment. Master bedroom suite, a further double bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, private terrace, direct access to communal gardens. EPC: D. Approximately 91 sq m (986 sq ft). knightsbridge@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3641 5929

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Q “With the new restrictions regarding basement conversions taking effect, what other ways can homeowners increase space and add value to their properties?”

Antonia Thorp, sales partner at Knight Frank Knightsbridge, replies . . .

AHome improvements can breathe new life into a property and ultimately add more value. You could

spend thousands building a new kitchen, bathroom or conservatory, but which would give your home’s value the biggest boost?Here are some of the best ways:• Loft conversion – This is often the easiest way to create

an extra bedroom and possibly also an extra bathroom. The key thing is to make sure access to the loft is easy and that the conversion fits the rest of the house.

• Build a conservatory – The best way to make it blend in is to match it to the style of the house. You can enhance the feeling of space and flow by installing the same flooring throughout your downstairs living area.

• Consider an extension – The golden rule is to ensure that the extension is in keeping and proportion with the existing property and that the new space works well both inside and out. If you can build two storeys, then an extra bedroom upstairs and a statement kitchen could add some real value.

• New kitchen – The big change in recent years has been the trend for open plan kitchen, dining and living spaces. Consider what buyers are looking for and talk to a kitchen designer to get some idea of what is possible in your kitchen.

• Knock down walls – People are more interested in a large kitchen and breakfast room with plenty of space than a small kitchen and separate dining room.

• Add a bathroom – An extra bathroom can be a decent selling point on a property with the demand for en suites fuelling this trend.

• Bring the garden in – Make it accessible and enjoyable from the house. Glass doors are a good idea, as is outdoor lighting.

• Enhance your home’s exterior – Buyers often decide if they like a property or not even before they reach the front door. Paying attention to the exterior, or ‘curb appeal’, of your home can reap rewards in terms of saleability.

We understand what makes a property unique to the area and the market.

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NEWS AND FEATURES

20MARKET VIEW Caveat emptor. Status and price are no guarantees of quality, reports

Rupert Collingwood

20CHAPTER & VERSE Hollywood chic. Home styling expert reveals the 12 top tips for

selling your home faster.

21LONDON VOICE Be realistic for success. Ask the right price and your property will sell,

reports Charles Oliver.

21HOME FRONT On trend or out of date? One man’s improvement is another’s bad

taste, says Jenny Knight.

22MONEY Economic debate. Would a British exit from the EU be good or bad for property?

asks Duncan Farmer.

22BEST BUYS Fixed, discount or tracker – check out the facts, figures and interest rates

from our current top ten mortgages.

24LONDON EYE Sports direct. A new property team is supplying a confidential

service to the professional sporting elite.

48COUNTRY PROPERTY Weekends in widescreen. Global fashion brand

collaborates with an international hotel.

77NEW ZEALAND Premium rural investment. Agricultural, equestrian and farming

investment opportunities.

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26MARYLEBONE, MAYFAIR, PIMLICO, BELGRAVIA, KNIGHTSBRIDGE,

CHELSEA, SOUTH KENSINGTON, HIGHBURY & ISLINGTON Margaret Thatcher lived here. On the market for £30m, the Iron Lady’s Georgian mansion has been given a comprehensive makeover and restoration.

36KENSINGTON, NOTTING HILL, PADDINGTON, HOLLAND PARK,

FULHAM, BROOK GREEN Movie location. Hammersmith square with excellent Hollywood connections was transformed into a magical winter wonderland for Miss Potter.

84LETTINGS LOWDOWN No hesitation. You’ll need to move quickly to rent the home

you want, reports Guy Bradshaw.

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

Cheyne Terrace, Chelsea SW3 A superb ground floor duplex located in this super prime development Master bedroom suite with a private terrace, 3 further double bedrooms (all en suite), double reception/dining room, sitting/media room, kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, 2 parking spaces, store room, wine storage, large private roof terrace. Cheyne Terrace provides residents with an exceptional level of service, 24 hour concierge, gymnasium, treatment room, steam room and swimming pool. EPC: B. Approximately 408 sq m (4,396 sq ft). Leasehold approximately 997 years remaining

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

Ovington Square, Knightsbridge SW3 A handsome six bedroom Grade II listed house with lift This substantial house offers impressive proportions, retains many of its period features and is serviced by a glass passenger lift. Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms (all en suite), double reception room, dining room, family room, kitchen, dining gallery, cloakroom, wine cellar, lift, garden. The house also has access to the communal gardens. Approximately 339 sq m (3,650 sq ft). Freehold

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

Winkworth.co.uk/Pimlico_Property pimlico@winkworth.co.uk 020 7828 1786

Westmoreland Place, Pimlico SW1 An attractive double fronted five bedroom town house A very attractive and particularly wide house offering flexible accommodation over five floors. Master bedroom suite with dressing room, 4 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/reception room, dining room, sunroom, study, wine cellar, utility room. EPC: D. Approximately 288 sq m (3,105 sq ft). Freehold

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Gloucester Square, Hyde Park W2 Impressive apartment on one of London's finest garden squares A uniquely presented, raised ground floor apartment situated in one of Hyde Park’s most desirable locations which benefits from the local amenities of Connaught Village. 2 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, reception/dining room, fitted kitchen, study, access to communal gardens. EPC: C Approximately 341 sq m (3,671 sq ft). Share of freehold

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@KnightFrank Burghley Road, Wimbledon Village SW19 A beautiful detached edwardian family home in the heart of the village. Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen/family/dining room, conservatory, utility, WC, garden, garage, off street parking. EPC: F. Approximately 323.8 sq m (3,486 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 0026

Home Park Road, Wimbledon SW19 Detached house on a plot of approximately 0.51 acres with huge potential to renovate or re-develop. Master bedroom, 3 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception, reception hall, dining room, study, kitchen, garage, front and rear gardens, off street parking. EPC: F. Approximately 227 sq m (2,444 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8946 0026

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Savills KnightsbridgeKatie Rumbellowkrumbellow@savills.com

020 7581 5234

Entrance hall ø drawing room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø second double bedroom suite ø thirddouble bedroom ø shower room ø comfort cooling throughout ø 190 sq m (2,053 sq ft) ø EPC=E

AN IMMACULATELY PRESENTED THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT queen's gate place, sw7

Guide £3.75 million Leasehold, approximately 994 years remaining

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First floor drawing room with terrace ø study ø dining roomø family kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom suiteø 4 further bedrooms ø 4 bath/shower rooms ø utility roomø guest cloakroom ø garden ø 274 sq m (2,950 sq ft)

AN ELEGRANT GRADE II LISTED HOUSE WITH A 46FT WALLED GARDENeaton terrace, sw1

Guide £6.95 million Freehold

Knight FrankSusannah Odgerssusannah.odgers@knightfrank.com

020 7881 7722

Savills Sloane StreetRichard Gutteridgergutteridge@savills.com

020 7730 0822

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Savills KnightsbridgeKatie Rumbellowkrumbellow@savills.com

020 7581 5234

Entrance hall ø drawing room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø second double bedroom suite ø thirddouble bedroom ø shower room ø comfort cooling throughout ø 190 sq m (2,053 sq ft) ø EPC=E

AN IMMACULATELY PRESENTED THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT queen's gate place, sw7

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First floor drawing room with terrace ø study ø dining roomø family kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom suiteø 4 further bedrooms ø 4 bath/shower rooms ø utility roomø guest cloakroom ø garden ø 274 sq m (2,950 sq ft)

AN ELEGRANT GRADE II LISTED HOUSE WITH A 46FT WALLED GARDENeaton terrace, sw1

Knight FrankSusannah Odgerssusannah.odgers@knightfrank.com

020 7881 7722

Savills Sloane StreetRichard Gutteridgergutteridge@savills.com

020 7730 0822

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Savills WestminsterMatthew Morton-Smithmmsmith@savills.com

020 3430 6861

Reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 2 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø further bathroom ø porterø 107 sq m (1,160 sq ft) ø EPC=E

SUPERB LATERAL THIRD FLOOR FLAT NEAR BUCKINGHAM PALACEbuckingham palace road, sw1

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2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø family bathroom ø 2further shower rooms ø roof terrace ø 206 sq m (2,216 sq ft) ø EPC=E

IMMACULATELY DESIGNED MEWS HOUSE WITH ROOF TERRACE AND GARAGE cornwall mews west, sw7

Savills MewsDuncan Petriedpetrie@savills.com

020 7877 4640

Savills KnightsbridgeToby Anderdontanderdon@savills.com

020 7581 5234

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Savills WestminsterMatthew Morton-Smithmmsmith@savills.com

020 3430 6861

Reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 2 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø further bathroom ø porterø 107 sq m (1,160 sq ft) ø EPC=E

SUPERB LATERAL THIRD FLOOR FLAT NEAR BUCKINGHAM PALACEbuckingham palace road, sw1

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2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø family bathroom ø 2further shower rooms ø roof terrace ø 206 sq m (2,216 sq ft) ø EPC=E

IMMACULATELY DESIGNED MEWS HOUSE WITH ROOF TERRACE AND GARAGE cornwall mews west, sw7

Savills MewsDuncan Petriedpetrie@savills.com

020 7877 4640

Savills KnightsbridgeToby Anderdontanderdon@savills.com

020 7581 5234

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*£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

Savills ChelseaJane Arglesjargles@savills.com

020 7578 9020

Bedroom ø bathroom ø open plan reception room ø wooden floors ø porter ø 57.46 sq m (618 sq ft)ø Council Tax=D ø EPC=C

SPLIT LEVEL APARTMENT IN NEW CHELSEA DEVELOPMENTgilston road, sw10

Furnished£750 per week + £282 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and other charges may apply*

*£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee - charged at the end of or early terminationof the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details including example inventory fee, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.18

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Savills Earl's CourtOllie Mellotteomellotte@savills.com

020 7578 6910

4 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø further bathroom ø reception room ø dining room ø kitchenø cloakroom ø balcony ø superbly finished ø third floor ø 197.95 sq m (2,138 sq ft) ø EPC=C

STUNNING FOUR BEDROOM LATERAL FLAT IN EARL'S COURTrichmond mansions, sw5

Flexible furnishings£2,775 per week + £282 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and other charges may apply*

*£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee - charged at the end of or early terminationof the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details including example inventory fee, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

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Savills ChelseaJane Arglesjargles@savills.com

020 7578 9020

Bedroom ø bathroom ø open plan reception room ø wooden floors ø porter ø 57.46 sq m (618 sq ft)ø Council Tax=D ø EPC=C

SPLIT LEVEL APARTMENT IN NEW CHELSEA DEVELOPMENTgilston road, sw10

Furnished£750 per week + £282 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and other charges may apply*

*£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee - charged at the end of or early terminationof the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details including example inventory fee, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees. 19

marketviewStatus and price are no guarantees of quality, reports Rupert Collingwood, CEO of The London Search Company

I recently purchased a winter coat from Turnbull & Asser. It’s been a while since I’ve splashed out on such a garment and from such a well-known establishment. Imagine my irritation, therefore, when on the first time of wearing, one button came off and a second came loose: not the sort of quality one would expect of a garment costing hundreds of pounds procured from a purveyor who boasts a Royal Warrant.

How does this relate to the property world? It is the simple fact that price and status are no guarantees of quality. Whether you are choosing an agent or looking to buy or rent a property, you should always apply this theory to the decision process, and ensure that you receive the service you are paying for, or indeed that you’re paying the appropriate price for the property.

As the central London market becomes a little sticky, the market can always be blamed for low levels of activity. However, it is when markets get tough that agents really earn their fees and make or break their reputations. It is an agent’s responsibility to actively sell the market and their listings, rather than hoping against hope that a buyer or tenant will simply appear thanks to the wonders of the internet.

When it comes to the actual product, most of us have long understood that the bricks-and-mortar cost of our properties is to a greater or lesser extent irrelevant compared to the price we actually pay. Location, of course, is the primary consideration as prices vary from area to area, despite the fact that the actual materials we purchase are essentially the same. The way these are put together can vary greatly and craftsmanship cannot, in real terms, be assessed on a viewing. Indeed, even a structural survey will not throw up poor plumbing hidden beneath the floorboards.

In the end ‘caveat emptor’ applies just as much to me buying a coat as it does to choosing an agent or property. The only difference is that if you choose a bad agent or purchase a troublesome property, it could cost you thousands of pounds rather than an inconvenient and rather cold walk back to the office.

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Top 12 for a fast saleThe top 12 items that could help sell your home faster have been revealed by specialist London boutique estate agency Rokstone.

The firm’s Home Styling service prepares properties for sale, enhancing their appeal, by introducing accessories such as artwork, candles and books, and by de-cluttering or tidying messy living areas and dressing windows and bedrooms.

Research in the US calculates that professional home styling can reduce a property’s time on the market by 25 to 50 per cent, and a dressed and styled home can fetch between five and 20 per cent more than an empty home or messy property badly presented.

In four years, the agency’s clients using the home styling service have risen from four per cent to more than 30 per cent. Now Rokstone are sharing their secrets by listing the top items that can sell your home more quickly.1. Books – Display luxury books (top

brand Taschen) on coffee tables, side tables, bedside cabinets and shelves.

2. Candles – Add beautiful scented candles, especially in the living area, master bedroom and master bathroom. Most popular brands are Cire Trudon, Fornasetti, Diptyque, Hotel Costes and Jo Loves.

3. Lighting – Analyse levels of natural illumination. Homes should have a bright and airy ambience but not be so bright they appear like a hospital operating theatre. Introduce side table lamps, stronger or lower wattage bulbs, or filters. Change lampshades or remove curtains or blinds to make spaces brighter and more welcoming.

4. Artwork – Pieces of artwork can be loaned or bought by the vendor.

5. Photography/prints – These can be on walls or side tables. Replace family photos with more generic themes, and use generic frames throughout to ensure consistency of presentation.

6. Curtains/blinds – Window dressing should be high quality in a simple chic style. No garish colours or patterns.

7. Plants and flowers – Add colour and warmth to a room. Box hedging and indoor plants or bonsai trees can create a feature within a living space.

8. Magazines and newspapers – Neatly display up-to-date glossy magazines, broadsheet daily and weekend newspapers and City publications on coffee and side tables. No tabloids.

9. Accessories – Most popular brands: Louis Vuitton (especially the Dominoes), Hermes (throws), Missoni (cushions), Thomas Goode (dinnerware) and Halcyon Days (ashtrays).

10. Flooring – Like shoes, floors make a very strong first impression. Feature rugs, good quality carpets or luxury hard flooring are very important.

11. Master bedroom and bathrooms – Dress the beds with Nile cotton sheets and pillows, and have feature throws from brands such as Jonathan Adler or Hermes. Dress the bathroom with white fluffy towels, flowers, scents and beauty products from brands such as Chanel or Bvlgari, and luxury soap from a brand such as Aesop.

12. Music and video – Create a playlist with broad appeal and set the volume low.

www.rokstone.com 020 7580 2030

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Realistically priced properties will sell, reports Charles Oliver, partner at Knight Frank Knightsbridge

2015 was a turbulent year with

the government causing uncertainty with several tax changes.

Firstly the stamp duty changes announced in December 2014 have taken a year for buyers and sellers to begin to absorb. Then with the election looming there was the potential threat of a mansion tax, which caused both buyers and sellers to be very cautious and created a sluggish market.

This was then followed by the announcement in November of a three per cent increase in stamp duty for buy-to-let properties and second homes. It came as the prime central London market was finding its feet after the previous rise of stamp duty. As a result, the primary effect has been to disorientate buyers and sellers.

While the measure is unlikely to have the same dampening impact on demand as the December 2014 change, it heightens the sense of uncertainty after a series of tax

changes in recent years.Despite the tentative signs of

strengthening demand, the prime central London market remains fragile and price-sensitive. The levels of demand are subdued and buyers have come to accept that double-digit annual price growth is unlikely to return in the short-term.

However, vendors who are realistic with asking prices are achieving successful sales and there is certainly space for transactions to happen when both buyers and sellers react to the market conditions.

This is helped by a degree of pent-up demand being released as buyers become increasingly motivated after months of inaction and a lack of stock on the market. As always, the best-in-class product in the best addresses identifies buyers.

With spring fast approaching, we hope for increased activity as both buyers and sellers return to the market with a view to moving.

Landlords used to faint at the idea of allowing a pet into their properties, but now more are

realising that Rover brings increased returns, Jenny Knight finds.

More than one in four of us own a pet, meaning that those that rent want to bring their furry and feathered friends with them. Landlords still hate the thought of Fido cocking his leg or Kitty scratching the curtains, but aware they are missing a trick by turning away man’s best friend, some are cashing in.

In prime central London, dog-owning tenants stump up huge deposits to get their pooch added to the tenancy agreement – up to £25,000 in some cases. Added to that they generally agree to pay several hundred pounds for a professional deep clean after they have left.

Even so, landlords who have spent a fortune decking out the sort of elegant, high-spec apartment today’s elite renters want, are reluctant to take on Fido. In fact, in the poshest areas dog-owning tenants are fighting over the limited range of dog-friendly lets. So to accommodate the dog it is often necessary to take a slightly less upmarket apartment in a slightly less upmarket area.

Given the potential extra profit available and the opportunity to grab a stable new tenant, more landlords are being won over.

Virginia Skilbeck, director of Lettings at Douglas & Gordon, says: “We have seen an increase in the number of tenants wanting to move in with their pets over the last year. Understandably, some landlords are not keen on the idea of cat hair and muddy paw prints on their recently carpeted or freshly painted properties.

“However, we always advise landlords against ruling out pet-owners. We get a lot of dog-owners looking for a rental property – many of whom would argue that a well-behaved pet will do less damage than small children – so discounting them would narrow a landlord’s pool of potential tenants.

“To help landlords manage tenants’ pets, we always ask for a ‘pet CV’ from potential tenants. This includes everything from photographs, vet references, previous landlord references, behaviour and health summaries – even pedigree. This information can reassure a prospective landlord that the pet is loved and help to alleviate any other concerns that they may have.

“We also advise tenants planning to get a pet to go for something small, low maintenance that doesn’t moult.”

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Current Best Buy MortgagesSource: John Charcol

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Cheap mortgage rates have certainly helped fuel the growth in lending in the market seen throughout 2015. Challenger banks keen to lend have helped push rates down to record lows, and with interest rates unlikely to rise anytime soon, these low rates are expected to continue. However, we have probably seen the back of the very cheapest deals.

The biggest issue for many is actually qualifying for one of these great mortgage deals. Tighter affordability criteria as a result of the Mortgage Market Review mean certain groups are finding it hard, such as older borrowers, the self-employed and those requiring interest-only mortgages.

However, as competition increases, lenders will no doubt look to open up policy and help those borrowers currently held ‘prisoner’.

Mark Harris, SPF Private Clients

‘Brexit’ debateDuncan Farmer tackles the EU question

As the vote on whether the UK leaves or stays in the European approaches – some say that it may take place in June this year, but at the latest it will be next year – the debate

on whether it will be good or bad for the country economically is raging.

Most political parties are united in the desire for the UK to stay, as are, importantly, big businesses, who say that the EU is vital to Britain’s trade and therefore its jobs and interest rates.

Mark Carney, who is supposed to politically neutral, has entered the debate and said that if Britain left the EU interest rates may have to rise. In a blog for his new employer ITV, Robert Peston wrote: “There would be two consequences: the weak pound would become weaker still, and if it became chronically weak, if there were a sterling crisis, the Bank of England would be forced to put up interest rates to ward off inflationary consequences; also overseas investors would charge us more for lending to us.”

Carney did not actually say that interest rates would rise, but that “the risk premium attached to UK assets could rise”, which amounts to the same thing. Just a few days

earlier, he said he was in no hurry to put up rates. At its meeting in January members of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted by eight to one to hold rates at 0.5 per cent.

In his first speech of the year, Carney said that collapsing oil prices, lingering low inflation, slowing UK growth and a ‘weaker’ global economy meant the Monetary Policy Committee was in no hurry to follow America’s lead and raise interest rates. Many analysts now believe that rates will not rise until August at the earliest, even though the US Federal Reserve Bank has raised its rates. That move signalled to many the start of further rises, but again analysts believe that may not happen so soon.

The good news for those who believe that rates would rise if Britain left the UK is that bookmakers have the ‘stay’ camp as odds-on favourite while the leave camp is a 3-1 outsider. Don’t put your mortgage on it: while bookies are better at predicting election results than pollsters – like most pundits they were wrong about the scale of the Conservatives’ victory at last year’s general election.

And if you believe that the UK will leave the EU, a safer bet may be to switch to a low-cost fixed-rate mortgage to avoid the turbulence that many believe will follow.

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Product Fee Exit Fee Notes

Norwich & Peterborough 1.18% 2 years 4.99% 4.7% APR 65% No 2/1% in 2 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free. £1,475 £160

Accord 1.59% 28/2/18 5.79% 5.5% APR 75% No 1/2% to 28/2/18. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £975 £90

Accord 1.64% 28/2/18 5.79% 5.5% APR 80% No 1/2% to 28/2/18. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £975 £90

Skipton 1.89% 30/4/18 4.99% 4.7% APR 85% No3/2% to 30/4/18 + interest to end of month. Can repay up to

10% p.a. ERC free £995 £125Purchase only. Free valuation. Also available at 1.93% for

remortgages with a free valuation and free legal fees.

Marsden 2.29% 31/3/18 5.95% 5.6% APR 90% No 3/2% to 31/3/18. Can repay up to 5% p.a. ERC free £978 £50 Free valuation. On remortgages also free legal fees.

Hinckley & Rugby 3.95% 2 years 3.99%* 5.4% APR 95% No Nil £199 £150*1.65% disc for 3 yrs. On remortgages free

valuation and free legal fees.

Move to be happyBreaking bad habits is not easy but one person who believes she has the answer is Gretchen Rubin, the author of The Happiness Project. Her top tip for those wishing to lose weight, stop smoking or save money is simple: move house.

“Habits are activated automatically by context cues,” she says. “So, change the context. We find that habit change is easiest when people move house or undergo some other life transition that changes the contexts in which they live, such as starting a new job or getting married.”

If that seems an extreme and expensive option, a shorter break may work almost as well. “This is perhaps why people often report that they started a new, healthy behaviour when on vacation.”

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Fixed Rate – 5 years / Variable, including tracker and discount

numbercrunching

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interest rate

45Percentage of enquiries from

overseas buyers applying for UK mortgages who are expats working

in the Middle East

1.49Rate above the base rate of First

Direct’s lifetime tracker mortgage, popular with borrowers who believe

interest rates will stay low

7.7Percentage annual rise in average UK house prices in November, up from seven per cent in October

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Borrowing to clear debtsChristmas may seem a long way behind us now, but millions of people are still counting the cost. According to figures from LMS, 11 per cent of people who remortgaged in January did so to pay off debts.

That compares with seven per cent in November last year and is far higher than the figure for a year ago, suggesting that many people are still struggling financially.

The good news is that 60 per cent of people who remortgaged were able to switch to a better rate than they previously had. According to LMS, 35 per cent of people saved at least £500 a year.

Mind the gapA shortage of builders is likely to push up house prices, says the building industry, which believes that while the planning process has made life easier for developers, the lack of skilled tradesmen, who can earn up to £50,000 within four years of qualifying, is holding the sector back.

The boss of housebuilder Crest Nicholson has said a shortage of builders and carpenters is slowing down the building of new homes. Chief executive Stephen Stone said his company was taking on more apprentices to plug the gap.

“We just haven’t got enough bricklayers and carpenters. Demand is outpacing supply, which is pushing up salaries and ultimately building costs for housebuilders.” And, even more ultimately, the price of houses.

Lender Rate Until Rev. Rate APR Max. LTV HLC ERCProduct

FeeExit Fee Notes

Tesco 2.19% 31/1/21 4.24% 3.8% APR 60% No 5/4/3/3/2% to 31/1/21. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £995 £90 On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees

Metro Bank 2.49% 5 years 4.00% 3.6% APR 70% No 5/4/3/2/1% in 5 years. Can repay up to 20% p.a. ERC free £999 £150

Coventry 2.55% 31/3/20 4.49% 4.1% APR 75% No 5/3/3/1/1% to 31/3/20. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £999 £125 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees

Nottingham 2.64% 1/2/21 5.74% 5.3% APR 80% No 1.32% to 1/2/21. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £999 £199 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Hinckley & Rugby 2.79% 5 years 5.64% 5.2% APR 85% No 5/4/3/2/1% in 5 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £999 £125 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Hinckley & Rugby 3.19% 5 years 5.64% 5.2% APR 90% No 5/4/3/2/1% in 5 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £999 £125Free valuation. £150 cashback.On remortgages free legal fees.

Furness 3.99% 5 years 5.54% 5.3% APR 95% No 5% for 5 years. Can repay up to 20% p.a. ERC free. £199 £90 Purchase only

Principality 1.4% (3.59% disc) 28/2/18 4.99% 4.7% APR 65% No 3% to 28/2/18. £994 £155 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Principality 1.5% (3.49% disc) 28/2/18 4.99% 4.7% APR 75% No 3% to 28/2/18. £994 £155 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Hinckley & Rugby 1.65% (3.99% disc) 2 years 3.99%* 5.1% APR 85% No Nil £999 £150£150 cashback. On remortgages free valuation and free

legal; fees. *1.65% discount for 3 years

Marsden1.99%

(3.96% disc) 30/4/18 5.95% 5.7% APR 90% No 3/2% to 30/4/18. Can repay up to 5% p.a. ERC free £998 £50Free valuation. On remortgages free legal

fees(both on properties to £500K)

Leeds3.1% (2.59%

disc) 2 years 4.69%* 5.3% APR 95% No 3/2% in 2 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £199 £199Purchase only. Free valuation.

*1% discount for 3 years.

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Prime moverLondon-based property developer The Linton Group has appointed a new sales and marketing manager: Charis Wale, former Knight Frank prime new homes sales manager.

Bringing over six years of prime property experience to the role, Charis has worked on the sales campaigns of some of London’s

most high profi le residential developments. She joined Knight Frank in 2012 and worked on the sales programme for projects including One Hyde Park, Chelsea Barracks, 20 Grosvenor Square and Clarges Mayfair.

In 2014 Charis took a one-year secondment to British Land. Launching the Clarges Mayfair sales campaign in June 2014, £260m worth of apartments were sold over a fi ve-month period, achieving record pounds-per-square-foot values for Mayfair.

Since Gary Linton, managing director, founded The Linton Group six years ago, its portfolio has grown dramatically from £3m to £300m. Past and current areas of operation include Chelsea, Knightsbridge, South Kensington, St John’s Wood, Hampstead, Paddington, Kentish Town and Dalston.

Absorbing stamp duty changesA combination of strengthening demand and April’s stamp duty deadline has resulted in higher sales volumes in the last two months, reports Knight Frank.

Tom Bill, Knight Frank’s head of London residential research, said: “The pick-up suggests buyers and vendors have begun to absorb the stamp duty changes introduced in December 2014, with asking prices that increasingly refl ect higher rates of stamp duty and lower levels of price growth.

“This sense of momentum has also been driven to some extent by the proposed changes to stamp duty, which come into effect on 1 April. Under current proposals, buyers would pay an extra three percentage points in stamp duty for buy-to-let properties and second homes, and the impending deadline means buyers and sellers have felt a greater sense of urgency in recent weeks.”

Additional Knight Frank fi ndings include: • Prices rose by 0.1 per cent in January, edging annual growth higher to 1.2 per cent• Sales volumes declined by 17 per cent in the second half of 2015 versus 2014• Prices in prime markets in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea have fallen by 0.3

per cent since mid-2014 • The number of properties withdrawn from sale rose seven per cent in 2015.

Sports team (from left): Stephen, Ian and Trevor

Dedicated tosporting eliteA dedicated Sports Services team launched by Savills will offer a confi dential property service to the professional sporting elite who demand total discretion and exclusivity.

The newly formed team led by Ian Camplin, Stephen O’Kane and Trevor Kearney will coordinate and manage all property requirements covering UK and international sales and lettings, residential development, interior services, fi nancing, commercial property and auctions.

A fi rst of its kind in the property industry, Savills Sports Services will build on its existing track record with sports professionals and continue to provide a discreet service, ensuring all discussions are totally confi dential, and free from hassle and unwanted attention.

Director Trevor Kearney said: “A dedicated and bespoke service for global sports professionals was missing in the marketplace. Given Savills’ wealth of experience with high-profi le sports clients and their agents, our new Sports Services team will be perfectly placed to secure family homes, overseas properties and real estate investments that form part of wider portfolios on behalf of high profi le sports professionals globally.”

Director Ian Camplin added: “Savills Sports Services will be able to tap into our vast network of over 600 offi ces and associates worldwide, giving sports professionals access to an unrivalled book of contacts and opportunities to discover the best properties and investments.”

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Fulham office opensEstate agent Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward is launching two new sales and lettings offices soon in Earls Court and Clerkenwell, joining new London branches Fulham and Catford, both of which opened their doors in January.

Works have also begun on new lettings offices in Battersea Park and Southfields, both due to open in the next few months.

KFH managing director Lee Watts said: “Opening Catford and our second branch in Fulham strengthens our coverage in South East and Central London, and follows the launch of our new branches in South Kensington, Marylebone, Brockley and Canada Water during 2015.”

Katherine Wells (pictured, right) and Charlotte Adams (left) have been appointed sales and lettings managers at Fulham. Ronke Maye is managing sales in Catford and Natalie Smith lettings.

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Headwinds may cause the commercial market to lose a little momentum, reports Harvey Cyzer, head

of Knight Frank Mayfair and St James’sThe European investment market entered 2016 on the back of a very strong 2015, with provisional data indicating that annual commercial property transaction volumes rose by more than 20 per cent compared to 2014.

The main drivers of this increased activity – the stabilising eurozone economy, low borrowing costs and wide yield spreads to other asset types – continue to attract large volumes of capital to the property sector at the outset of 2016.

Although the investment case for European property remains strong, there are headwinds which may cause the investment market to lose a little of its recent momentum in 2016. These include the prospect of global interest rate rises, concerns over pricing, and a possible slowdown in capital flows from Asia and the Middle East into Europe.

Knight Frank’s expectation is that overall European transaction volumes for this year will be similar to 2015 levels, ending a run of three consecutive years in which volumes have risen by more than 20 per cent annually.

Global interest rate rises are currently at the forefront of investors’ minds. The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates last December and the Bank of England may follow suit in 2016. In the wake of global interest rate rises, bond yields could rise and the margins between property yields and bond yields may be gradually eroded, although they should remain attractive to investors.

The European Central Bank is the least likely of the ‘big three’ central banks to raise interest rates in 2016, and yield margins can be expected to stay wider for longer in the eurozone than in the US and UK.

Investors should be buoyed by continued improvements in European occupier market activity in 2016. Increased take-up was recorded in the majority of key office markets in 2015, and Knight Frank forecasts that aggregate European office take-up will increase by around a further 10 per cent in 2016.

Although improved occupier demand has, to date, resulted only in moderate office rental growth outside of hotspots such as Dublin and London, rental increases should become more widespread in 2016, supported by the diminishing availability of prime office space in European CBDs.

Rental growth hotspots: Prime office rents are still close to the bottom of the cycle, and below long-term averages, in markets such as Spain and France. A combination of improving occupier demand and falling vacancy rates should support rental growth in a growing number of European markets, and this will increasingly drive investment decisions.

Specialist sectors: Sectors such as healthcare, automotive and student property are still emerging in many European markets, but they offer higher yielding opportunities than traditional commercial property sectors and a route to portfolio diversification.

Plan to build the City’s tallestA detailed planning application for the tallest building in the City of London has been submitted by Aroland Holdings. The 73-storey development at 1 Undershaft would rise to almost 310 metres, crowning the new cluster of planned skyscrapers in the Square Mile.

The proposed building includes the creation of a large public square at the base of the tower, and a public viewing gallery, education centre and public restaurant at the top.

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One of the principal streets of Mayfair, Green Street is named after eminent builder and developer John Green, who built a house for himself at the junction with North Audley Street.

He lived in the house, long since gone, until his demise in 1737 when he tragically fell into a well he was inspecting nearby. His death notice in The Weekly Miscellany described him as ‘a very wealthy builder’. The first phase of the street’s development was completed by the late-18th Century.

For sale today on the south side of Green Street, a fully updated six-bedroom townhouse was built in 1915 and originally designed by Wimperis, Simpson & Guthrie. It forms part of an imposing group in the early 18th century style of Queen Anne’s Gate. Striking, heavy doorcase hoods and surrounds date back to the 18th century and were sourced from buildings elsewhere.

Among the leading architects of their day, Wimperis, Simpson & Guthrie went on to design landmark buildings that included Fortnum & Mason, Grosvenor House on Park Lane, and Winfield House in Regent’s Park.

Illustrious former residents of the house on the market include the Dowager Countess Clifden, who enjoyed card games with friends in the drawing room in between long sojourns to Monte Carlo. In the 1920s the house was inhabited by Sir Frederick Mills, 1st Baronet, a wealthy steel manufacturer and MP for Leyton East.

Other former Green Street residents include raconteur and wit the Rev Sydney Smith, who moved to a house on the north side in 1839 and described it as ‘the essence of all that is comfortable’.

Green Street, Mayfair W1, £14.95m, Knight Frank Mayfair 020 3811 2378

“ This superbly appointed six-bedroom town house is fully modernised with some outstanding architectural features”Simon Burgoyne, Knight Frank Mayfair

Fortnum & Mason via Green Street

Its steel-lined, bombproof front door and original security glass front windows are a reminder that for 22 years this Georgian mansion at 73 Chester Square was home to the Iron Lady.

Margaret Thatcher lived at the six-storey Belgravia townhouse from 1991 until her death on 8 April 2013 following a stroke at the age of 87. She became the first British Prime Minister since Winston Churchill to be granted a state funeral.

Belgravia development and construction company Leconfield bought the house in 2013 and spent 18 months comprehensively refurbishing and restoring the white stucco-fronted property, now featuring a lift, newly constructed mews house to the rear and private garage.

Hopton stone flooring in the entrance hall is the same used in the Houses of Parliament. The layout and design of the formal dining room and interlinking study on the ground floor has been reinstated exactly as Baroness Thatcher had it.

The entire first floor is dedicated to the drawing room and library – said to be Mrs Thatcher’s favourite room – with views of Chester Square and 3.5 metre high ceilings. This relaxed, luxurious space now also features a pair of original Louis XVI fireplaces and parquet flooring, selected to match the original floor.

The mews house contains a bespoke contemporary kitchen, a light-filled family room above, and a roof terrace with glass skylight on top. Its lower ground floor has a media room and bar area, with 500-bottle temperature controlled wine cellar, and a gym.

An inlaid ‘73’ on the front doorstep was installed by Mrs T when she and her husband Denis first moved in.

Hollywood actress Meryl Streep gave a highly acclaimed performance as the former premier in the 2011 movie The Iron Lady.

73 Chester Square, Belgravia SW1, £30m, Savills Sloane Street 020 7730 0822

“If only the walls could talk – one could almost imagine Ronald Reagan and other heads of state sitting with Baroness Thatcher in her dining room”Richard Gutteridge, Savills Sloane Street

Drawing room of of the Iron Lady

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Rebuilt in ChelseaTotally rebuilt, extended and refurbished, a magnificent high-spec house on the sought-after northern terrace of Carlyle Square has superb front and rear views across gardens.

Extending to more than 5100 sq ft, the house has six en suite bedrooms including a luxurious master bedroom suite with excellent views over the square and gardens at the back.

The lower part of the house is constructed around a courtyard to give natural light and ventilation to the bedrooms at this level. A superb kitchen/dining/sitting room and a reception room with bar area at raised ground floor level both open directly into the garden.

An opulent cinema room has stadium

seating and a professional screening system, and a gym or extra sitting room has an en suite shower and steam room.

The landscaped and illuminated rear garden, focused around a beautiful Norwegian Maple tree, has three main levels including a limestone terrace with gas fire. The property also has access to the residents-only garden square.

Guarded by security patrol, Carlyle Square is named after historian, essayist and sage Thomas Carlyle, who lived down the road in Cheyne Row.

Carlyle Square, Chelsea SW3, £18.75m, Knight Frank Chelsea 020 3811 2131

Reform in BelgraviaNow in need of a modern update, a two-bedroom first floor apartment in a blue plaque building on Eaton Place, Belgravia, has air conditioning and direct lift access.

Living space of 1260 sq ft currently includes a grand reception room with high ceiling and parquet flooring, a separate kitchen and three bathrooms. There’s also a study or third bedroom on the half landing.

Victorian master builder Thomas Cubitt created Eaton Place between 1826 and 1845 as a secondary development to Eaton Square. During its development he based his own office at nine different houses in the street.

The apartment currently for sale is set in the former home of politician and reformer William Ewart (1798-1869). In Parliament in 1863 he proposed a scheme to erect plaques to identify the residences of ‘celebrated persons’. His own blue plaque was installed in Eaton Place 100 years later.

Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1, £3m, Best Gapp 020 7730 9253

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Reflecting upon Mary Astell schoolAstell Street is named after Newcastle-born feminist author Mary Astell, who moved to Chelsea in 1688 at the age of 22 after the death of her parents.

She led a radical group of women campaigning for equal education rights. She’d been left penniless after the death of her parents, who had invested in her brother’s higher education while she was brought up with little or no education. “If all men are born free, why are women born slaves?” she asked.

In 1700, she published her novel Reflections Upon Marriage urging women to make better matrimonial choices and to be allowed greater freedom to divorce abusive or adulterous husbands. In 1709 she opened a female-controlled charity school – since demolished – in the street now named after her.

Currently for sale on Astell Street, a double-fronted six-bedroom house in a corner position has southerly and westerly aspects and excellent light in every room. The property’s expansive width, five windows across on the first floor, allows for some exceptional rooms.

The property is approached through a mature front garden that offers privacy to the ground floor rooms. The generous master bedroom occupying most of the first floor enjoys a large dressing room and an en suite bathroom.

A home for almost 30 years, the house is ready for a refurbishment programme, and a lower ground floor excavation would provide plenty of extra living space. The house stands on the site of the former Astell Charity School.

Astell Street, Chelsea SW3, £8.5m, Russell Simpson 020 7225 0277

Derby Street W1A newly refurbished Georgian town house located on a street in the heart of Mayfair, 0.4 miles from Green Park underground station

Double reception room kitchen/breakfast room en suite master bedroom with dressing area 2 further en suite double bedrooms separate study EPC rating D

£4,950,000 Freehold FF62979

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Warwick Square SW1VA fully refurbished upper maisonette with lift and far reaching views towards Westminster, located 0.3 miles from Victoria station.

Reception room kitchen 3 double bedrooms 3 bathroomsGrade II Listed

Guide Price £2,350,000 Leasehold FF64596

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Valentine Place SE1Valentine Place comprises a unique blend of new build 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments & mews houses; some sympathetically crafted around the retained facade of a former bakery located just 280m from Southwark Station and 450m from Waterloo Station. The Cut is 250m away offering a vibrant collection of restaurants, cafes, and bars with culture offerings including The Old & Young Vic Theatres. Contact Frank Harris to arrange an appointment to view the show apartment.

Prices from £735,000 FF62967

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Blake Tower EC2YA collection of 74 contemporary studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses with interiors by Conran and Partners. Located in The Barbican, Grade II listed Blake Tower will provide full access to the extensive residents’ amenities of The Barbican, a dedicated daytime concierge, allocated underground parking (by separate arrangement), a new 150 year lease, and a 10 year building warranty. Contact Frank Harris to arrange an appointment to view the show apartment.

Prices from £680,000 FF63637

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Hayden’s new placeHayden’s Place in Notting Hill is a development of five houses set in a peaceful location behind a gated entrance off bustling Portobello Road.

Architect designed and totally refurbished, a four-bedroom house currently for sale here offers two floors of excellent lateral living space as well as a private patio area leading to directly onto communal gardens.

Inside space of more than 2150 sq ft at the west-facing property includes a ground floor reception room, first floor reception with vaulted ceiling and a separate dining room. The master bedroom has an en suite shower room, and there are two private terraces (ground floor and second floor) and private parking.

Hayden’s Place, Notting Hill W11, £4.75m, John Wilcox & Co 020 7602 2352

Espresso served in the kitchenCompletely redeveloped and fully extended, a five-bedroom house stands in a quiet street just off New King’s Road, midway between Hurlingham Park and Parsons Green tube station.

Living space at the 2970 sq ft property in Guion Road features a double reception room and an Espresso-designed Euromobil kitchen and breakfast room, which has Miele and Gaggenau appliances and bi-folding floor-to-ceiling glass doors out into the garden.

The fifth bedroom with en suite bathroom is in the basement, together with a climate-controlled wine room and a family room and study. The basement space offers high ceilings and plenty of natural light. High-tech home comforts include underfloor heating and wiring for a Sonos sound system.

Guion Road, Parsons Green SW6, £3.35m, Winkworth 020 7731 3388

Miss Potter’s magical movie wonderlandHorse-drawn carriages trotted through artificial snow on the day St Peter’s Square was transformed into a magical winter wonderland for the movie Miss Potter (2006), the story of Peter Rabbit author Beatrix Potter’s quest for love and happiness.

The prestigious Hammersmith square featured in a number of scenes for the film, which starred Renée Zellweger in the title role supported by Ewan McGregor as her love interest and Emily Watson as his sister.

Developed in the 1930s on land owned by George Scott of Ravenscroft Park, St Peter’s Square is frequently used for location shoots and has impeccable connections with the silver screen. Sir Alec Guinness lived at No 7 in the 1950s, and actress Vanessa Redgrave and her director husband Tony Richardson also lived on the square.

Now for sale on the square with views of the gardens, this magnificent Grade II listed Regency house has its own south-

facing garden with a grand separate studio at the end. The studio’s superb double-height room has stairs to a mezzanine – currently used as a sleeping area – and there’s also a kitchen and dining room and a bathroom.

In the main house, the lower ground floor contains a sleek contemporary kitchen fully fitted with Gaggenau appliances, together with a dining room, utility room and pantry. The raised ground floor features an impressive double reception room and a study.

The luxurious master bedroom with en suite marble bathroom is on the first floor, and there are four more bedrooms and a shower room over the first and second floors. Total inside space is almost 4000 sq ft including the garden studio (1270 sq ft), and the property includes off-street parking and a garage.

St Peter’s Square, Hammersmith W6, guide price £4.35m, Savills Chiswick 020 8987 5550

“This magnificent Grade II listed Regency house has a grand garden studio, a south-facing garden and views over St Peter’s Square”Joe Williams, Savills Chiswick

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Queen’s Gate Mews SW7A completely refurbished house of 2,790 sq ft, located in a mews under 500 metres from Kensington Gardens.

Reception room kitchen/dining area 5 double bedrooms 5 bathrooms cloakroom paved garden internal garage EPC rating D

£5,350,000 Freehold FF58195

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Thames Reach W6A two double bedroom apartment located in this riverside development designed by Richard Rogers, located 0.8 miles from Hammersmith underground station.

Open plan reception room/kitchen 2 double bedrooms 2 bathrooms porter lift underground parking EPC rating D

£1,395,000 Share of Freehold FF63610

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Michelin-starred restaurant Chez Bruce on Wandsworth Common is just a three-minute walk from this impressive newly developed six-bedroom house in Althorp Road.

Or you can dine at home in the property’s superb open plan contemporary kitchen and dining room, which has a range of units with integrated appliances, a central island, and bi-folding glass doors that open out into the 40ft south-west-facing landscaped garden.

This immaculately finished family home has been intelligently designed throughout and offers wonderful lateral width and more than 3330 sq ft of flexible living and entertaining space.

On entry, the generous reception room on the left leads through to a study featuring floor-to-ceiling windows. A family and media room on the lower ground floor has excellent ceiling height and natural light, together with a 65-inch LED TV screen and surround speakers. The sixth double bedroom with en suite shower room is also on this floor, as well as a separate utility room and a storeroom.

The master bedroom suite at the front of the first floor has plenty of storage space, plus a twin-sink bathroom with separate cloakroom. Four more double bedrooms (one en suite) and a family bathroom are arranged on the first and second floors.

Excellent schools in the area include Finton House, Broomwood Hall and Northcote Lodge.

Althorp Road, Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth SW17, guide price £3.35m, Savills Northcote Road 020 3428 2222

“ This is a sensational, newly developed six-bedroom house on a prime residential road close to Wandsworth Common”Alexander Dwyer, Savills Northcote

All this plus Chez Bruce

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Between Wandsworth and Tooting Bec Commons, this uniquely designed modern house in Trinity Crescent features beautifully bright contemporary interiors arranged over three floors.

A huge central entrance hallway connects the ground floor living areas, which are flooded with natural light. The expansive kitchen features integrated appliances, Corian worktops and a dining space that opens out onto a paved barbecue area and garden.

A formal reception room has bi-folding doors leading to the lawn, and there’s also a study or fifth bedroom and a utility room at ground floor level.

The lower ground floor features a games or cinema room. The first floor master bedroom suite contains a shower and walk-in wardrobe, and there are three additional first floor bedrooms, one en suite. Total inside living space is almost 3300 sq ft.

Trinity Crescent is handy for Wandsworth Common and a host of amenities that include an excellent choice of eateries, bars and shops on Balham High Road and Bellevue Road.

Trinity Crescent, Balham SW17, £2,25m, Foxtons Balham 020 8772 8000

“ This stunning five-bedroom family house boasts stylish contemporary interiors, a games or cinema room, and a landscaped front garden”James Redington, Foxtons Balham

All rooms bright and beautiful

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Churchill territorySouth of the historic market town of Westerham, close to the Kent-Surrey border, Mannings Wood has gardens and grounds of 1.86 acres that can be surveyed from the south-facing terrace at the front of the house.

The gardens have been landscaped to embrace the superb views of the outstanding countryside beyond the property, an area cherished by Sir Winston Churchill, who spent much of his life at nearby Chartwell.

Designed and planted to fl ow seamlessly into the surrounding landscape, well-stocked fl owerbeds and shrubberies give way to less formal planting, mature specimen trees and light woodland. Close to the house is a heated swimming pool and pool house with wave pool, and an all-weather tennis court is tucked away nearby.

The interior of the house has been recently refurbished and offers ample space for family living with a large kitchen and breakfast room and snug, as well as elegant reception rooms for more formal

entertaining. Living space also includes a master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, together with fi ve more bedrooms and three bath or shower rooms.

London 23 miles.

Queen Anne manor is all goodTyrells Manor in the village of Stoke Hammond, north Buckinghamshire, is a fi ne example of all that is good and desirable in a Queen Anne house. The elegant brick façade has a moulded brick plinth, stone quoins and hipped roof with symmetrical brick chimneys: everything one would expect in a house built in 1703.

Sympathetic alterations were made in the 19th and 20th centuries, and sensitive renovations by the present owners have brought the house up-to-date. With three acres of land, the property includes four bedrooms, fi ve receptions, attic space, swimming pool and paddock.

London 55 miles.

Tyrells Manor, Stoke Hammond, Buckinghamshire, £1.95m, Jackson-Stops & Staff Woburn 01525 290641

Mannings Wood, Westerham, Kent, £2.55m, Jackson-Stops & Staff Sevenoaks 01732 740600

Luxury living styled by a global fashion brand combined with premier service by an international hotel: why leave your high standards at home for the weekend when you can take them with you to the beach?

The new Terrace Mount development stands in the centre of Bournemouth’s vibrant coastal community with an exclusive offer of 14 luxury apartments on top of Hilton’s lavish new flagship hotel.

Delivering a contemporary design and magnificent panoramic views of the Dorset coastline, the apartments are an integral part of the hotel claiming to be the most stylish and well appointed on the south coast.

Interiors are styled by Ted Baker London on behalf of developer That Group. The Ted Baker approach covers everything from lighting, soft furnishings and wallpaper to remastered vintage furniture and state-of-the-art home comforts in every room.

Many of the wallpapers and soft furnishings have been especially designed for this development, taking their inspiration from Bournemouth and its seaside tradition. New residents can consult (at an additional service level) with the Ted Baker stylists to further personalise their furniture and accessories to their own taste.

Outside your front door, but inside the hotel, an array of high quality services and facilities await. Order your lunch to your room and relax in the luxury swimming pool and spa, with specialist treatments also available.

By night, drink cocktails in the Leve8ight rooftop bar and dine in Matt Tebbutt’s brand new feature restaurant, Schpoons & Forx. Bournemouth itself is just two hours out of London by car or train.

London 108 miles.

Terrace Mount, Bournemouth, from £550,000, Tailor Made 01202 706006

“ So many features and luxury services, allied to fabulous styling throughout the hotel and the apartments, make this the most unique residence on the south coast”Adrian Dunford, Tailor Made

Coastal weekends in widescreen

Edwardian BathIn a popular residential district on the southern outskirts of Bath, a grand detached Edwardian house is set in extensive mature gardens and has superb far-reaching views at the front.

Total living space of 2700 sq ft on two floors includes five bedrooms, two bathrooms, two reception rooms and a reception hall. An impressive kitchen and breakfast room has an adjacent garden room and living room.

The south-facing rear gardens contain a swimming pool, and the property features a detached double garage as well as driveway parking. The villages of Combe Down, Midford and Southstoke are nearby.

London 133 miles.

Cycling and sailingItchenor Sailing Club is an easy cycle ride from a 2980 sq ft architect-designed home where a major programme of refurbishment and extension has just been completed.

Offering contemporary living, south-facing rural views and a detached annexe, the property features a fantastic open plan living space on the ground floor incorporating a kitchen, dining area and sitting room.

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors run across the full

width of the south and part-western elevations leading to an alfresco dining and entertaining space. Bi-folding doors lead to a family and media room. On a half-acre plot, the house stands well back from a private lane.

London 94 miles.

The Beeches, Itchenor, West Sussex, guide price £1.4m, Tod Anstee 01243 523723

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SOUTH DEVONRingmore in South Devon is an old smuggling village, known for its old church and colour-washed cottages, not far from the cliff tops just around the coast from Bigbury Bay. The beach at Ayrmer Cove is within walking distance and is not generally known about except by villagers.

A superbly presented four to five-bedroom detached property at Marwell Cross Gardens, a short distance from the sea, has a self-contained two-bedroom lodge and detached studio set in its own grounds of almost four acres, including a paddock.

London 233 miles.

Marwell Cross Gardens, Ringmore, Kingsbridge, South Devon, guide price £1,175,000, Marchand Petit 01548 857588

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Fosse House, Midford Road, Bath, guide price £1m, Pritchards 01225 466225

ESTATE AGENTS

Edwardian Splendour £625,000This quite exceptional detached four bedroom residence enjoys signifi cant architectural detail and merit of the Edwardian era, commanding a sizeable, private and secluded plot only a fi ve minute walk to the station, under an hour to London

Kettering 01536 417888

Deceiving Dimensions £439,950Having been extended and fi nished to a fantastic standard, this four bedroom semi detached home offers extensive accommodation in a popular location. The property is situated within walking distance to the town centre, train station and Welland Park.

Market Harborough 01858 410400

The Pick Of High Society £385,000A dramatic Victorian semi-detached residence on the desirable Headlands offering ultra convenient access to the town centre, Restaurant/Cultural Quarter and mainline railway which leads to St Pancras International in less than one hour. A most fashionable address!

Kettering 01536 417888

Accent on style £500,000This individually built property is of a high specifi cation situated in a prime location within the Moulton school catchment. A substantial, stunning home with three reception rooms, four bedrooms with an attractive plot and double garage.

Corby 01536 409717

Only 60 minutes by train to London � Offi ces in Corby � Kettering � Market Harborough

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West Sussex Near Petworth A substantial and characterful family house, Listed Grade II, set in beautiful gardens and grounds of about 8.5 acres.

Price on application LP62794

Midhurst 01730 812 357midhurst@jackson-stops.co.uk

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•Kitchen/breakfast/family room •Dining room •Drawing room •Study •Sitting room/snug

•Master bedroom (en suite) •4 further double bedrooms •2 bathrooms •2 stables •Tennis court

•Swimming pool •Pool house •Paddocks •In all about 8.5 acres

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Dartmoor National Park Chagford A superbly appointed Victorian house & grounds with stunning views over the Teign Valley and Dartmoor.

Guide price: £1,325,000 LP54258

Exeter 01392 214 222exeter@jackson-stops.co.uk

•4 reception rooms •Kitchen/breakfast room •Conservatory •Master bedroom suite •Guest suiteof 2 double bedrooms & bathroom •3 further bedrooms •Family bathroom •Detached annexe

•Studio/office •Outbuildings (part with consent for conversion to 4 bed holiday cottage) •Stabling

•Gardens •Orchard •Arboretum •Paddock •Hard tennis court •In all about 5 acres •EPC rating F

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East Sussex MayfieldA rare business & lifestyle opportunity in the heart of the East Sussex countryside.

OIRO £3,000,000 “Mixed Use” LP64371

tunwells@jackson-stops.co.uk info@maddisonsresidential.co.uk

01892 521 700 01892 514 100

•Operating as an existing profitable boutique holiday lettings and potential wedding venue business

•12 acre estate •5 bedroom farmhouse and detached oast house conversion •Converted barn & farm

buildings •2 eco-lodge tree houses •Further barns & outbuildings •PP for additional accommodation

jackson-stops.co.uk

Surrey MicklehamOutstanding family home in a private exclusive location with commanding views.

Guide price: £2,250,000 LP62714

Dorking 01306 887 560dorking@jackson-stops.co.uk

•4 reception rooms •Kitchen/breakfast room •3 bath/shower rooms •6 bedrooms •Gym/studio

•2 garages •Stabling •Sand school •2 paddocks •Mature formal gardens •Approaching 4,500 sq. ft.

•Far-reaching views •In all about 5 acres •EPC rating D

• Victorian detached farmhouse

• Formal gardens and paddocks of approx.6 acres

• Two self-contained two bedroom annexes

• Energy efficiency rating: band E

Maulden, BedfordshireOffers in excess of £1,250,000Fast Find: 7886 Bedford: 01234 220000

3 4 6 miles from M1 junction 13

23 minutes from St.Pancras Intl.

11 miles from Luton

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• Grade II listed Georgian manor house

• Second floor one bedroom apartment

• Separate coach house

• 2.4 acres, tennis court, summerhouse

Ringstead, NorthamptonshireOffers in excess of £1,000,000Fast Find: 7867 Bedford: 01234 220000

3 3 4 miles from A14 junction 13

35 minutes from St.Pancras Intl.

30 minutes from Bedford

michaelgraham.co.uk

• Grade II listed 18th century farmhouse

• Swim spa, sauna and gym

• Second floor annexe accommodation

• Two storey outbuilding

Tathall End, BuckinghamshireGuide Price£845,000Fast Find: 7262 Newport Pagnell: 01908 218860

3 4 6 miles from M1 junction 14

30 minutes from London Euston

7 mile from Milton Keynes

michaelgraham.co.uk

• Grade II listed 15th century cottage

• Front and rear gardens

• Modernised in a contemporary style

• Off street parking for up to three cars

Stoke Mandeville, BuckinghamshireGuide Price£535,000Fast Find: 7944 Aylesbury: 01296 336227

1 2 3 miles from A41 Bedgrove

57 minutes from London Marylebone

0.7 miles from Stoke Mandeville

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This superior detached house stands in an excellent location on the exclusive Glebe Estate above the seaside village of Studland, Dorset, with views over open country and the sea to Poole Harbour. It was constructed during the mid 1990s of natural Purbeck stone and was architecturally designed specifically to the exacting requirements of the owner. It is in need of updating but offers considerable scope for alteration and enlargement, if required. Features include: ‣ LARGE SPLIT-LEVEL LIVING ROOM WITH MAPLE

FLOORING ‣ 4 BEDROOMS, 2 RECEPTIONS ROOMS ‣ GOOD SIZED GARDEN & INTEGRAL DOUBLE

GARAGE ‣ OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING ‣ DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS ‣ INTEGRATED VACUUM CLEANING SYSTEM ‣ EPC 65

‣ FOR SALE BY AUCTION, 3PM FRIDAY 18 MARCH ‣ Guide £900,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents, 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

‣ INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED KITCHENS ‣ BALCONY OR TERRACE AREA TO ALL APARTMENTS ‣ EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM OR BATHROOM

‣ SECURE GATED ENTRANCE ‣ PEAs 79-89 ‣ PRICES FROM £349,000

Development of 22 luxury apartments, exclusively for the over 55s, in an outstanding location on the sea front. Shore House offers beautiful design, stylish interiors and truly stunning surroundings.

SHORE HOUSE

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Exclusive detached family home in prestige position at South Swanage, quietly situated within easy reach of Durlston Country Park & the Jurassic Coast. Sitting Room, Kitchen/Family Room, Conservatory, 4 Bedrooms, En-Suite Shower Room, Bathroom, Large Garden, Integral Double Garage. EPC 83.

‣ £825,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents, 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

Bungalow in premier location at South Swanage, commanding good views of Swanage Bay and Purbeck Hills. 2 Reception Rooms, Garden Room/Guest Suite, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility, 2 Beds, Study/Bed 3, Bathroom, WC, Garden, Parking. Awaiting EPC. ‣ £545,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents, 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

Spacious apartment directly overlooking Swanage Bay & Ballard Down, reputed to be one of the finest positions in the town. Living Room with Balcony, Kitchen/Dining Room, 2 En-Suite Bedrooms, Cloakroom, Communal Grounds, Double Garage. Awaiting EPC. ‣ Guide £550,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents, 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

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A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a detached 3/4 bedroom house with a charming detached 2 bedroom cottage and double garage with studio above, together with a double car port and approximately 1 acre of land comprising an established vegetable plot and agricultural building.

Contact: Antony Stumbles 01548 857 474

Kingsbridge, South Devon Guide £795,000

Individual apartments available in this historic Devonshire mansion. Residents’ facilities include dining room, drawing room, library, tennis court, croquet lawn and twelve acres of landscaped gardens. 24 hour staff presence. Set in lovely river valley at the heart of an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just a walk from the beach. Exclusively for the over 55's.

Contact: James Caslake 01548 830 831

Modbury, South Devon From £99,950

Kingsbridge Modbury Newton Ferrers Salcombe South Brent Totnes Yealmpton

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Kingsbridge Modbury Newton Ferrers Salcombe South Brent Totnes Yealmpton

A stunning waterside four double bedroom family home benefiting from a private 45ft quay with running mooring and breathtaking views over the Yealm estuary and Wembury woods. Double garage and single garage plus studio. Ample parking. Gardens and private sun terraces.

Contact: Chris Davey 01752 872 417

Newton Ferrers, South Devon Guide £895,000

A beautiful new 5 double bedroom, 3 reception room home of contemporary style, occupying a stunning south facing position and commanding outstanding views over the River Yealm, east towards Noss Mayo, west towards Newton Ferrers deep water Pool and National Trust Land. The property benefits from smart home technology and state of the art kitchen. Self-contained apartment.

Contact: Chris Davey 01752 872 417

Newton Ferrers, South Devon Guide £1,100,000

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WESTONNEWBURY, WEST BERKSHIRE

£1,400,000 FREEHOLD

A sympathetically converted five bedroom Grade II listed former Mill House with adjacent annexe, sitting in glorious gardens and grounds approaching 1.5 acres, onto the River Lambourn. Principal Mill House: 3/4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, wonderful vaulted first floor drawing room, dining room, large kitchen/breakfast room, entrance hall leading into the annexe: further kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Outside: beautiful mature gardens, gravel driveway, double garage and storage sheds.

Hungerford office 01488 684000

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WOOTTON RIVERS MARLBOROUGH, WILTSHIRE

£1,825,000 FREEHOLD

An exceptional Tudor country house, set in gardens and grounds approaching ten acres situated in the idyllic rolling landscape of the Marlborough Downs. Marlborough c 4 miles, Trains from Great Bedwyn or Pewsey to London Paddington (70 mins). Access to the M4 & M3 (A303) motorways. Excellent schooling including Marlborough College, Radley, Downe House & Dauntseys within 40 minutes.

Pewsey office 01672 564555

JSA Knight Frank 01488 682726

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BRANKSOME PARKDORSET £2,495,000Built in the 1920’s the property enjoys a high degree of seclusion • Located in the heart of Branksome Park • 3,850 SQ FT of spacious accommodation • Large secluded gardens • 0.78 of an acre level plot Five double bedrooms • Five reception rooms • Three bathrooms • Character features • Large in and out driveway • Gas central heating • EPC Rating E

“Sandbanks – Approx. 1hr 50 mins by train and 114 miles by car from London”

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Tailor Made Sandbanks @TailorMadeAgent 16 Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset BH13 7QB. Tel: 01202 706006

SANDBANKSDORSET £1,299,950A rare and unique opportunity to purchase this recently re-furbished, beautifully presented third floor purpose built apartment • Beachfront development • Superb panoramic views across Poole Bay and The Purbecks • Spacious and bright Living/Dining Room • Contemporary Fitted Kitchen Master Bedroom • En-Suite Shower Room • Two Further Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Enclosed Balcony/ Sun Room offering stunning beach views • Extensive communal garden with direct beach access • Garage with fitted storage, electric up and over door and light and power • EPC Rating: C

SANDBANKSDORSET £1,695,000A rare opportunity to acquire this extremely spacious four bedroom beachside apartment • Stunning panoramic two-way views • Good size lounge with separate dining area • Fully fitted kitchen with appliances • Balconies overlooking the beachside and Poole Harbour • Four bedrooms, all with views •Two en-suites and family bathroom • Under floor heating • Well presented communal areas with stairs and lift to all floors • Two parking spaces • Direct beach access • EPC Rating: C

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EVENING HILLDORSET £1,795,000Superb contemporary duplex penthouse apartment • Magnificent panoramic views • 4000 sq ft Open plan living space incl wrap around roof terrace • First floor balcony • Luxury kitchen with appliances • Utility Room • Master bedroom suite on top floor • Four double bedrooms •Three bathrooms (two en-suite) • Garage and parking • Exclusive gated development • EPC Rating: C

SANDBANKSDORSET £1,595,0000Two new build architect designed detached houses • Floor to ceiling bi-folding glass doors • Large open plan kitchen/dining/family room • Further Lounge • Ground floor Gym/Cinema Room • GF Changing/ Shower Room • Four Bedrooms • Two En-Suite Bathrooms Family Bathroom Two First Floor Balconies • Zoned Under Floor Heating • Video Entry System • Electric Gates EPC Rating: TBC

“Sandbanks – Approx. 1hr 50 mins by train and 114 miles by car from London”

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Tailor Made Sandbanks @TailorMadeAgent16 Banks Road, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset BH13 7QB. Tel: 01202 706006

BRANKSOME PARK DORSET £1,995,000A unique opportunity to purchase a brand new contemporary 3,072 SQ FT detached house Contemporary design to a high specification • Prime coastal location • Sought after residential road Electric gated entrance with intercom • Interior design by Jigsaw Interior Architecture • Open plan kitchen/living space with extensive glazed area leading to terrace and garden • Miele Appliances Designer bathrooms with a range of high specification fittings • 10 year Premier Warranty • EPC Rating: TBC

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Near Churt, Hampshire/Surrey border

Adjacent to Sunningdale Golf Course, Surrey

Paul Dixon FCIM, AssocRICS, FNAVAPrivate Estates, Robert Leech Estate Agents Limited27 High Street Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6AA+44 (0)1342 837783pauldixon@robertleech.com

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Preliminary announcement. (Central London just 48 miles). Set within about 30 acres, planning consent has been granted to create a stunning mansion of about 19,000 sq ft to include indoor pool. Double garage and further 8 car garage with staff accommodation. A build contract to construct the property is available separately, if required. (Photo is computer generated image, subject to change). Price guide (for the site) £4,000,000 Freehold

A classically designed Georgian style mansion extending to 8,500 sq ft. 6 bedrooms each with en-suites. The elegant airy rooms and high ceilings are in complete harmony with the landscaped, secure 2 acre site. Triple garage with staff/guest accomodation of living room, kitchen, bedroom & bathroom. Build completion early 2016 (photo 1 shows Sunningdale Golf Course). Price Guide £6,500,000 Freehold

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Dormans Park, West Sussex

Paul Dixon FCIM, AssocRICS, FNAVAPrivate Estates, Robert Leech Estate Agents Limited27 High Street Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6AA+44 (0)1342 837783pauldixon@robertleech.com

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A brand new 5 bedroom detached home of over 3000 sq.ft in this exclusive private park. Traditionally built by award winning Tkei Homes. Spectacular kitchen with hand painted charcoal grey kitchen finished in a shaker style. Double aspect drawing room with woodburning stove. Master suite with dressing area and en-suite bathroom. 4 further bedrooms, 2 of which have en-suite shower rooms. Detached double garage with automatic doors, landscaped gardens of approximately 0.2 of an acre. EPC rating B. £1,250,000

Beautiful Victorian home constructed circa late 19th Century. Unique opportunity to purchase one of the original houses in the park. Adaptable accommodation, with well proportioned rooms, most of which have a southerly aspect over the mature gardens. High ceilings with ornate coving and open fireplaces all contribute to this individual home of great character. The property also benefits from gas fired central heating from radiators and a newly constructed double garage. EPC rating F. £1,295,000

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CHARACTER COTTAGE & PARKINGIn many respects the front elevation of this delightful cottage with its open fronted timber porch epitomises character of a true Cornish cottage in this particular geographic location.

Shorelines directly fronts the village street leading from the square down to the shoreline in this sought after coastal community, and whilst currently used as a holiday home, it is large enough for full time living. It has been fully refurbished throughout and now affords charming two bedroom accommodation with a large ground floor living space, which is

notably light and airy. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, sitting room, dining room, kitchen and conservatory. Sheltered paved patio area to the rear with useful store/workroom. Available with private parking. EPC – E

Guide Price £355,000

CHARACTER COTTAGEThis is a charming cottage with plenty of character and a very homely feel. No. 2 Sunnyside comprises a terraced cottage which is much larger than might be apparent due to a

sizeable extension at the rear. It enjoys a quiet location in the very heart of the village just yards from the sea, and with glimpses from the first floor. The cottage is suitable for both full time living or a luxury holiday home and internal inspection is essential. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, sitting room, kitchen/dining room and cloakroom. Beautifully presented and with

a walled courtyard garden to the rear. EPC – E

Guide Price £339,950

PORTSCATHO, THE ROSELAND PENINSULA, CORNWALL

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FARMHOUSE, DETACHED COTTAGE, OUTBUILDINGS & LANDA hidden gem - tucked away in the heart of the Roseland countryside very close to the sea and beaches around Gerrans Bay. The property comprises a large character farm-house, a fully independent converted barn suitable for relatives or letting, plenty of traditional outbuildings and altogether five and a half acres of land which is ideal for those

wishing to keep horses or other livestock. The farmhouse is a very attractive building and features a mellow stone exterior with traditional white painted sash windows. There is also an extensive range of traditional buildings which have potential for workshop or other uses, subject to consents. EPC – E

Guide Price £1,250,000

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Midford Road, BathAn impressive detached Edwardian house of wonderful proportions on 2 floors only set in large attractive gardens. Enjoying wonderful far reaching views in a popular residential area on the outskirts of the City. Internal area excluding garage 2692 sq ft 250 sq m

Impressive detached Edwardian House • Large attractive gardens to front & south facing to the rear • Swimming Pool • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception hall & 2 reception rooms • Wonderful kitchen/breakfast room with adjacent garden room & living room • Detached double garage & ample parking • EPC rating F

Guide Price: £1,000,000

Oakhill, Nr Wells, Bath & FromeA spacious & versatile, beautifully presented detached period house in the centre of this popular location well placed for Wells & Bath. Large south facing gardens. (Additional paddock approaching 3 acres available by sep negotiation).

5 bedrooms bathroom & shower room • 3 reception rooms • Fabulous kitchen/breakfast room with AGA • Wonderful detached studio/games room • SPACIOUS SELF CONTAINED APARTMENT • House 5134 sq ft/476.95 sq m Outbuilding 773 sq ft/71.61 sq m.

Guide Price: £975,000

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Bathford, BathA fine detached delightful family home standing in most attractive gardens & enjoying wonderful open & extensive views over surrounding countryside in a quiet “no through” road in the heart of this most sought after village on the NE outskirts of the City.

4 bedrooms, useful attic room, bathroom & shower room • 3 receptions, kitchen/breakfast room with AGA, utility & cloakroom • Double garage & room above & parking • Hs 2490 sq ft/231 sq m. Outbuilding/garage 666 sq ft/61 sq m.

Guide Price: £845,000

Bath CityA surprisingly light, airy & spacious newly refurbished 2 bed garden apartment with high ceilings & abundance of storage space, The property forms part of a Georgian townhouse situated in a highly desirable location on the NE slopes of the City.

2 double bedrooms • Sitting room incorporating kitchen • Internal Floor area – 870 Sq. Ft(80.8 Sq.M) Excluding Vault • Private courtyard • Newly refurbished.

Price: £435,000

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A contemporary and imaginatively designed four bedroom home situated in this exclusive, small development being south of the High Street in Lymington,built to a high specification and presented in excellent condition throughout. The property enjoys good access to the yacht clubs and marinas.

£825,000

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NEW ZEALAND MARCH 2016

Auckland –215 acre prime landEarn now and watch your investment grow

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DAIRYTRADE

Fast growing industry makes for an awesome

investment opportunity

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Agricultural, Equestrian, and Farming investment opportunitiesNew Zealand leads the world when it comes to dairy, accounting for over a third of the world’s international dairy trade. Dairying is New Zealand’s largest industry and one of the fastest growing. 95% of all NZ milk produced is exported. It is a significant employer and contributor to much of the wealth that underpins New Zealand’s standard of living. The majority of dairy herds (75%) are located in the North Island, with the greatest concentration (30%) situated in the Waikato region.

Waikato is the name of a region that sits below the populous Auckland Region. ‘The Waikato’ as it is known contains New Zealand’s biggest river, also called ‘The Waikato’. On the banks of this river is Hamilton, the region’s biggest city. It is New Zealand’s biggest inland city and fourth biggest city in the country. Hamilton is very close to Auckland, with the possibility that it could be inundated by Auckland’s suburban sprawl in decades to come.

The Waikato is known as one of the richest pastoral areas in the world. It is a huge fertile basin that was created by the Waikato River which is rich in agriculture and farming. Agriculture is the main industry with other sectors like tourism or hydroelectricity are increasing.

Beneath the pastoral plains lie the Waitomo Caves which are famous for caving adventures, black water rafting, viewing glow worms, or walking among some magnificent stalactites and stalagmites. Another popular place is the town of Raglan, which has one of the world’s great surf breaks due to its long wave rides. It is one of the competition stops on surfing’s world circuit.

The western border of this region is the Tasman Sea, the main body of sea between New Zealand and Australia. The coast has 3 large harbours: Raglan, Aotea, and Kawhia Harbour. Behind the coastal area lies the Hakarimata Range. To the east of this

range lies a large floodplain which is used mainly as farmland for both dairy and cattle, as well as crops. Cambridge a town in this region is famous for its many thoroughbred stables. In the north near Te Kauwhata great wines are produced.

Investing in New Zealand is attractive, New Zealand consistently scores well on the World Bank Doing Business rankings for the ease of doing business here. Incorporating a business in New Zealand takes just one day, while registering a property takes only two. The country has a straightforward, business-friendly taxation system that supports capital development, research and development and international investment.

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To further explore the region please check out either the website:www.franklincountry.com or the video presentation on www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsViltRhNZs&list=PLEB81ADA3FFE688C1&index=24

For further information on farming opportunities or lifestyle investments in the above regions please talk to Ian Croft your local rural / lifestyle property expert from Barfoot & Thompson Real Estate Pukekohe branch on on Tel: +64.21.753.096 or email: I.croft@barfoot.co.nz; otherwise his colleague

Katrina Riedel on Tel: +64.21.170.2970 or email: k.riedel@barfoot.co.nz . You may also like to view some of the fabulous properties Ian and his colleague have on offer at: www.barfoot.co.nz/i.croft/properties

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The City of SailsDevonport – within sight and just a quick ferry ride across the harbour from downtown Auckland – is one of New Zealand’s favourite seaside suburbs.

Visitors can hop aboard a ferry from the wharf at the bottom of Queen Street (Auckland’s main shopping street), enjoy one of the ‘City of Sails’ best scenic views and be strolling through the historic seaside village in less than 15 minutes – discovering small sandy beaches, a compact village centre bustling with cafés, shops and galleries, and two volcanic cones offering spectacular views.

For locals the 12-minute waterborne commute offers a speedy transport option between home and work in the city, and the charming village of beautiful restored Victorian villas and manicured colonial cottages attests to its enduring popularity as a haven from work and the city buzz.

Over the years, Devonport has been the home of choice for a creative community that has included some of New Zealand’s celebrated writers and artists – music sensation Lorde is among those who have grown up on one of Devonport’s leafy suburban streets with a beach just around the corner.

DEVONPORT VILLAGEDevonport is an easy day out for visitors to Auckland. Families will love the fun of arriving by water – no need to look for a parking space though there’s plenty of parking under the pohutukawas by the waterfront and in the village.

The iSITE on the wharf has all the local information and maps on what to do and where to go but the beach, village and promenades are all right there to explore.

Devonport village has an eclectic retro feel about it with quirky boutiques, galleries, parks, museums and a selection of cafés and restaurants for coffee, beer, brunch, lunch or dinner. For a divine treat, the chocolaterie at Devonport Chocolates has handmade chocolates and truffles.

Shoppers will enjoy browsing the boutique shops for quality clothing and jewellery or wandering through several local art galleries to see how the land and water have inspired beautiful artworks and photographs.

Beyond the village, it’s an easy stroll along the waterfront or picnic on the lawns while you watch the sails on the Waitemata Harbour with million-dollar city views spread before you. Auckland is said to have the highest boat ownership per capita in the world and Devonport is in the midst of this true water lovers’ paradise.

The headland, stretching out to North Head, is surrounded by sandy white coves with sheltered

swimming beaches. Or, check out the panoramic views from the top of North Head or Mount Victoria – you can even take a fun, guided segway tour to the top.

HISTORIC NORTH HEADExplore the underground tunnels, gun emplacements and fortifications at North Head – a volcanic cone that juts out into the harbour offering incredible 360-degree views over the Hauraki Gulf to iconic Rangitoto Island and back to the city skyline.

Historic North Head was once home to a heavily armed fort built to defend Auckland. It was first used in the1880s against a suspected Russian invasion, and then again in 1941 during WWII. Fortified tunnels, mounted artillery, underground storerooms, barracks and guardrooms were all installed.

The Naval Museum, an easy 1.5km stroll from the ferry, occupies a refurbished 19th Century submarine mining station at Torpedo Bay. This state-of-the art space has unique collections of objects that tell the stories of New Zealand’s Navy.

GET OUT ON THE WATERMany of Auckland’s iconic waterborne adventures are easily accessed via ferry from Devonport. Take a spin on the Waitemata Harbour on a high speed jet boat ride, help sail an America’s Cup racing yacht or head out on a whale and dolphin safari to spot these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. You can even kayak out to a nearby island or see the sights with a relaxing dinner or coffee cruise.

Auckland’s most visible island is the volcanic cone of Rangitoto. Explore by foot or hop on a tour, with a scenic ferry ride across the harbour and a fascinating guided tour on a 4WD road train to the top.

VISITING DEVONPORTFullers ferries run regularly from Auckland’s Downtown Ferry Terminal to Devonport. www.fullers.co.nz

The Peace and Plenty Inn is a restored Victorian villa situated on the waterfront of the historic maritime village. It also does high tea. www.peaceandplenty.co.nz

Magic Broomstick Segway Tours offers a quirky sightseeing experience on a Segway Personal Transporter – a fun option to the hike up the hill. Tours depart from the Devonport Ferry Terminal. www.magicbroomsticktours.co.nz

For a divine pick-me-up, stop in at Devonport Chocolates. www.devonportchocolates.co.nz

More on Devonport: www.aucklandnz.com/discover/devonport

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For purchasing luxury residential, waterfront and beachside real estate in Devonport and Takapuna on Auckland’s prestigious North Shore please talk to Linda Simmons your local prestige property specialist at Barfoot & Thompson Real Estate Devonport Branch on Tel: +64.274.590.957, or email: l.simmons@barfoot.co.nz

Article credit: www.newzealand.com

Devonport’s Cheltenham Beach(Courtesy: Tourism New Zealand)

Devonport Village from historic North Head

(Courtesy: Linda Simmons)

Devonport Ferry Terminal with views to Auckland City

(Courtesy: Tourism New Zealand)

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IAN CROFTRural Salesperson, Licensed REAA 2008

office: +64.9.238.7019mobile: +64.21.753.096

i.croft@barfoot.co.nzwww.barfoot.co.nz/i.croft

Investors, this is you! 246 Clarks Beach Road, Clarks Beach, Auckland, New ZealandPrice By Negotiation View by appointment

The perfect land banking opportunity in a high growth area, earn now and watch your investment grow with this 215 Acres of prime land, now leased to substantial grower for 10 years. The passive income from the property is $210,000 per annum. Two tidy three-bedroom farmhouses will form part of the income.

The property runs from Clarks Beach road, right down to the water and boasts a large waterfront boundary which makes it perfect for future rural and/or residential development.

The land has a gentle contour, is well draining and has been meticulously looked after by a conscientious owner.

An additional feature of this superb block is a substantial purpose planted and well managed native planting; this runs through the land down towards the sea frontage.

Farm facilities include a cowshed along with a covered feedlot and ample barn storage. A metal race runs through the centre of the land down to the water, the fencing and gateways are in very good condition. The property also features its own bore, which has been replaced in the last five years.

An easy commute to Auckland Airport and CBD. The schooling in this area is sought after with Waiau Pa School rated as a decile 9 and also in zone for Rosehill Collage.

This property represents a rare opportunity to secure a top quality block in the desirable locale of Clarks Beach.

For Further information on this amazing rural Investment opportunity please visit https://www.barfoot.co.nz/559998 or for a full information pack please talk to Ian Croft at Batfoot & Thompson Pukekohe Branch on the numbers below.

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020 7590 0060 � www.kayeandcarey.co.uk � 4 Yeoman’s Row, Brompton Road, London SW3 2AH

At the centre of London’s property market

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Move quickly to win the home you want, reports Guy Bradshaw, head of Lettings at Savills Sloane StreetThe beginning of each year is usually dominated by smaller one

and two-bed flats, with seasonal employment relocation and families starting to look around the spring.

This year, however, seems to have bucked the trend and so far we have dealt predominantly with families and larger houses. The most active level has been between £2000 and £5000 rather than the £500 to £1200 per week typical for this time of year.

It’s been a strong start too: we’ve achieved 97 per cent of our asking prices to date in 2016, due to sensible pricing and tenants mindful of the fact that prices have remained steady since last year. Applicants who can move quickly are making sensible offers to avoid losing the property or ending up in a duplicate bid scenario.

Many of our recent applicants have sold and are choosing to rent for a year or two before they buy. The lettings product has changed so much in recent years and there are now some really good quality choices on the market, with landlords refurbishing their properties on average every couple of years. Many

families are taking a break from the sales market to wait until they find the property to buy that is right for them.

Furnished properties tend to be letting more quickly, due to the ease it presents for tenants. In fact, we are bringing on a house in Belgravia that will not come to the market until closer to Easter once the landlord has finished dressing the property. They would prefer a longer void period now, but present it well and expect a stronger rental price.

One speed bump in the renting process is that many applicants are either hesitating when they find a property, or offering subject to serving two months’ notice on their current homes. They are missing out as landlords will not wait for them.

One applicant took over a week to commit to their offer and, in that time, lost it to someone else. I would strongly advise applicants, therefore, to be able to move quickly either to avoid the disappointment of their offer being rejected, or having to double up on rent for a few weeks.

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Illustrious illustratorIllustrious former residents of Belgravia’s Chester Row include decadent illustrator and author Aubrey Beardsley, who took a short lease on a house with his elder sister, Mabel.

Currently to let in Chester Row, known as Chester Terrace in Beardsley’s day, a stucco-fronted five-bedroom family house offers two reception rooms, three bathrooms, and a kitchen and dining room that leads to a superb elevated patio garden.

The property has excellent entertaining space and is set within walking distance of Sloane Square and the stellar attractions of Knightsbridge.

6 Chester Row, Belgravia SW1, £3500 per week unfurnished, Best Gapp 020 7730 9253

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House updated in Belgravia mewsA recently renovated, end-of-terrace mews house in Lyall Mews, Belgravia, features bright and airy living space throughout.

The master bedroom suite occupies the entire top floor and has its own terrace. There’s one more double bedroom suite plus a third bedroom and a family bathroom, and the property includes a reception room, kitchen and separate dining room.

Sloane Square and the shops and restaurants of Elizabeth Street are walking distance.

8 Lyall Mews, Belgravia SW1, £1900 per week, Best Gapp 020 7730 9253

World of luxuryTaylor Howes, international luxury design practice, created the lavish interiors of a first floor apartment to let in Ennismore Gardens, Knightsbridge.

Living space at the 2230 sq ft property features an impressive reception room with wood flooring and space for dining, a contemporary kitchen and breakfast room with integrated appliances, and a media room.

The master bedroom has walk-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room, and there are three more double bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en suite). There’s lift access, 24-hour porter services, and communal gardens.

Kingston House South, Ennismore Gardens, Knightsbridge SW7, guide price £3950 per week furnished, Savills Knightsbridge 020 7584 8585

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FULHAMThe ground floor of an immaculate five-bedroom house in Bishops Park has a double reception room at the front and an impressive kitchen space at the rear.

The kitchen of the home in Ringmer Avenue has space for dining together with a larder and access to the south-facing patio garden. This level also has access to a cellar.

Said to be finished to an incredibly high standard and in excellent decorative order throughout, the house contains a first floor master bedroom suite with his ‘n’ hers walk-in wardrobes, and an en suite bathroom with bath, shower and twin sinks. The property also has a fully fitted CCTV system.

Ringmer Avenue, Fulham SW6, guide price £1250 per week, Savills Bishops Park 020 7578 9051

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BROOK GREEN 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PBSHEPHERDS BUSH 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9ASACTON 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD

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FAROE ROAD£ 980 PW / £4,246 PCM• STYLISH FAMILY HOME• 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS• 2 FAMILY BATHROOMS (ONE EN SUITE)• SPLIT LEVEL RECEPTION WITH OAK FLOORS• BEAUTIFUL FULLY INTEGRATED KITCHEN

• GOOD SIZED PAVED GARDEN & BALCONY• WELL LOCATED FOR SHEPHERDS BUSH & HAMMERSMITH• OFF STREET PARKING FOR ONE CAR• EPC RATING E51

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

BOLINGBROKE ROAD W1£1,500 PW / £6,500 PCM• WONDERFUL 5 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME• BATHROOM & 2 SHOWER ROOMS (1 EN SUITE)• ELEGANT WOOD FLOORED DOUBLE RECEPTION• SPACIOUS KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

• STUDY WITH ACCESS TO GARDEN• WEST FACING GARDEN• IDEAL FOR TRANSPORT LINKS AT SHEPHERDS BUSH• EPC RATING E 52

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

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WINGATE ROAD W6£1,150 PW / £4,983 PCM• LOVELY FAMILY HOME• 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS• 2 FAMILY BATHROOMS• WOOD FLOORED RECEPTION• LARGE CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN/DINING ROOM

• GARDEN & ROOF TERRACE• MINUTES FROM RAVENSCOURT PARK• PRIME BRACKENBURY VILLAGE LOCATION• EPC RATING D 63

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

GOLDHAWK ROAD W12£525 PW / £2,275 PCM• TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS• EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM & FAMILY BATHROOM• BRAND NEW STUNNING FIRST FLOOR FLAT WITH LIFT• OPEN PLAN LIVING SPACE WITH WOOD FLOOR• GORGEOUS FITTED KITCHEN

• BALCONY OVERLOOKING COMMUNAL GARDEN• RENT INCLUDES HEATING & HOT WATER• DEDICATED PARKING SPACE• MINUTES FROM GOLDHAWK ROAD TUBE & SHEPHERDS BUSH• EPC RATING B 86

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

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Kensington £430 pw Furnished

Hyde Park 020 3302 9637 hyde@brlets.co.uk

Additional charges apply: Tenancy Agreement, Credit Check & Inventory Report. For details visit www.brlets.co.uk/tenantinfo

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Kensington £430 pw Furnished

Victoria £525 pw Furnished

Hammersmith £750 pw Furnished Knightsbridge £1,000 pw Furnished

To arrange a viewing or for more information call

020 7319 9783London’s Letting Agencyinfo@brlets.co.ukwww.brlets.co.uk

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Kensington 020 3302 4797 kens@brlets.co.uk

Hammersmith 020 7412 8683 fr@brlets.co.uk

St Johns Wood £1,250 pw Furnished

South Kensington £2,600 pw Unfurnished

To arrange a viewing or for more information call

020 7319 9783

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Imperial Wharf London SW6

Apartments to rent from £400 per week

n Premier riverside development adjacent to Chelsea Harbour

n Vibrant location; shops, bars, gym and restaurants on your doorstep

n Own train station plus water taxi service to the City (20 mins)

Manhattan Studios from £400 per week

2 Bed Apartments from £550 per week

Convenient on-site office at 15 The Boulevard,Imperial Wharf (next to the Karen Hardy Dance studio)

Call us now on 020 3417 4316 or email iw@brlets.co.uk or visit www.brlets.co.uk15 The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, London, SW6 2UB

International: Hong Kong | India | Malaysia | Singapore

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St Johns Wood £1,250 pw Furnished

South Kensington £2,600 pw Unfurnished

Imperial Wharf London SW6

Apartments to rent from £400 per week

n Premier riverside development adjacent to Chelsea Harbour

n Vibrant location; shops, bars, gym and restaurants on your doorstep

n Own train station plus water taxi service to the City (20 mins)

Manhattan Studios from £400 per week

2 Bed Apartments from £550 per week

Convenient on-site office at 15 The Boulevard,Imperial Wharf (next to the Karen Hardy Dance studio)

Call us now on 020 3417 4316 or email iw@brlets.co.uk or visit www.brlets.co.uk15 The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, London, SW6 2UB

International: Hong Kong | India | Malaysia | Singapore

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Matching people and property in London for 160 years.

A quirky yet elegant apartment in an imposing red-brick building

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Dockside House SW6 £3,150,000A stylish three-bedroom apartment in the heart of the prestigious Chelsea Creek development, offering unrivalled residents’ facilities including private parking, concierge and a gym. EPC=B

• Prime location • Three bedrooms • Private & secure parking • Residents’ spa/gym

Fulham Sales: 020 7736 9822 sales.ful@marshandparsons.co.uk

Kensington High Street W8 £2,800,000A beautifully refurbished three-bedroom apartment set in an exclusive mansion block in the heart of Kensington, ideally positioned for the excellent amenities of Kensington High Street.

• Three bedrooms • Second floor with a lift • Prime location • Beautifully refurbished

Kensington Sales: 020 7368 4450 sales.kns@marshandparsons.co.uk

Elvaston Place SW7 £1,775,000A grand raised ground floor two-bedroom conversion, set in the heart of South Kensington,

ideally positioned moments from Hyde Park and the local amenities of Gloucester Road. EPC=D

• Two bedrooms • High ceilings & period features • Residents parking • Very long lease

South Kensington Sales: 020 7590 0800 sales.skn@marshandparsons.co.uk

Queen’s Gate Terrace SW7 £1,750 per weekA truly stunning two-bedroom apartment offering excellent entertaining space, exceptionally

high ceilings, and within easy reach of Gloucester Road & South Kensington. EPC=D

• Two bedrooms • Period property • Roof terrace • Close to excellent transport links

South Kensington Lettings: 020 7590 0800 lets.skn@marshandparsons.co.uk

Hereford Road W2 £1,350 per weekA beautiful two-bedroom property arranged over two floors and ideally located on a quiet

road in Notting Hill, superbly positioned for the local amenities of Westbourne Grove. EPC=E

• Two bedrooms • Open-plan modern living space • Private balcony • Residents parking

Notting Hill Lettings: 020 7313 2890 lets.not@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Jonathan HewlettHead of London Residential020 7730 0822jhewlett@savills.com

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