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Celebrating the change in seasonWelcome to the latest issue of Re ned magazine!

After months of the cold British winter, March brings hope of more sunshine, hot political debate and an even hotter property market.

With Daylight Saving Time starting on the 29th of this month, gardens are set to blossom and become all the more enticing to home buyers, many of whom are already out viewing. It is the perfect time to put your property on the market.

Fine & Country are celebrating the glorious change in season by paying homage tothe spring garden. The Fine & Country Garden Competition will celebrate the beautiful domestic gardens across the nation. From small city patio gardens to large landscaped rolling vistas, the competition is open to everyone with a garden.

The homeowner with the most outstanding outdoor space will win tickets to theChelsea Flower Show 2016. Watch this space for more information.

With summer just around the corner, tickets for the annual Fine & Country Gold Cup polo event are now available for you to reserve. The event, which will take place on5th July has grown to become the highlight of the Fine & Country calendar with more than 5,000 people expected to attend.

If you have a spring in your step and are looking to nd your dream home during these warmer seasons, you can start the buying process now by browsing through some of the most exclusive UK properties on the market.

Happy house hunting!

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LONDON & SOUTH EASTBerkshire 9Buckinghamshire 46East Sussex 17-21Essex 62-64Hampshire 22-23Hertfordshire 55-61Guernsey 28-30Kent 12-16Surrey 10-11

WEST COUNTRYCornwall 27Devon 26-27Somerset 24-26

HEART & SOUTH WALESHerefordshire 38Gloucestershire 42-45Gwynedd 36Oxfordshire 47-48Pembrokeshire 34-35Powys 37-38Shropshire 38-39South Wales 31-33Warwickshire 49-51West Midlands 52-54Worcestershire 40-41

EAST ANGLIA & EAST MIDLANDSBedfordshire 67Cambridgeshire 69-74Lincolnshire 77Northamptonshire 75-76Suffolk 65-66

YORKSHIRE & NORTH EASTYorkshire 78-82

NORTH WEST & NORTH WALESCumbria 84Lancashire 83, 85Merseyside 86

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PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY MARKETING ON A LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL.

A STRATEGY FOR SUCCESS

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The more expensive property demands a more extensive presentation in order to enhance the character of the property, the location, the area, the facilities and the lifestyle for all prospective buyers.

The widespread exposure of your property is crucial. In todays market not only is the mobility of buyers greater than ever, but also the ways in which they may access information.

Your prospective buyer could come from, quite literally, anywhere - through local and regional marketing, through national newspapers and magazines or, increasingly, internationally using the interactive technologies such as the internet, touchscreens and mobile phones.

Instruct Fine & Country and you could benefit from our knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts and our well trained, educated and courteous staff. You are assisted, advised and informed through each stage of the whole transaction.

Every Fine & Country member is a member of either The Property Ombudsman or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Sophisticated, intelligent and creative marketing that provides the type of information buyers would never normally see it is a case of presenting and promoting your property as if it were our own.


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PEOPLE BUY AS MUCH INTO THE LIFESTYLE

OF A PROPERTY AND ITS LOCATION AS THEY

DO THE BRICKS, MORTAR AND DIMENSIONS

OF ITS CONSTRUCTION.

The market place for individual and exclusive property is, by definition, limited. However, people are prepared to travel considerable distances to ensure their home is just right.

Experience has proven the value of our regional marketing. A high proportion of the potential market place is already in the country as people need to remain in contact with family, friends and business.

Nationally, Fine & Country brings together a wealth of experience and know-how to design a suite of national marketing options that can be tailored to suit your individual property requirements.

Your property is presented properly - Fine & Country creates intelligent marketing material that really does sell property.

Prospective purchasers require more than room measurements, they want to understand what it is like to live in the home and the surrounding environment.

We design details that bring your home to life, enhancing thecharacter and location, the area, the amenities and facilities, from schooling to shopping and from terrain to transport adding up to the lifestyle for all prospective purchasers.

Our unique marketing approach

Lifestyle property magazines The importance of exposureThe country home lifestyle magazines are the perfect readership to capture the interest of our target market - from country estates in the UK, to the vineyards of South Africa and to investments abroad.

We feature property throughout a host of national and regional publications always mindful of the particular target market place, focussing our activity and attention where experience delivers the relevant results.

We publish our own prestige lifestyle magazines, produced monthly and distributed throughout our offices. Currently amongst the fastest growing property magazines, we feature and showcase our most stunning properties, providing the perfect presentation and a wide selection of property for sale.


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We have the power and ability to enjoy strong profiles in a range of broadsheets such as The Sunday Times, the Daily Telegraph and the Financial Times, together with Country Life, Country Illustrated and the Conde Naste range of publications.

Public Relations is a powerful marketing tool, providing a profile that cannot be bought. It is estimated that positive editorial coverage can be worth around ten times the value of equivalent advertising space.

Fine & Countrys PR Department and team of journalists regularly secure publicity throughout the national press.

Access the lucrative London and International buyers market from our prestigious showrooms on Park Lane, London W1.

Our showrooms in London are amongst the very best placed in Europe, attracting clients from all over the world.

Our International Property Centre not only serves the lucrative London market and provides marketing services for all Fine & Country property throughout the UK, but also provides a vital hub for our international market, referring clients all over the world.

We invite you to visit our impressive showrooms and international property centre at - 119-121 Park Lane, London W1.

Fine & Country technologyFine & Country values the benefits of the internet when searching for property it is the most powerful tool to market your home. www.fineandcountry.com is a world wide commercial organisation and carries one of the finest and most varied selections of properties for sale.

The site is carefully managed and investment in search engine placement has delivered record levels of traffic as the site is increasingly recognised and sought after as the website of choice for high quality, individual property.

A unique feature of our website is that each property has its own URL, allowing your property to be found individually on the search engines and affording potential purchasers direct access to your property.

As well as being prominently displayed on our website, we upload our portfolio to be listed on the prime portals and property search engines giving outstanding coverage.

The power of PR and the national press

Exposure to London and international buyers


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Introducing the latest Augmented Reality property marketing

Look out for the Interactive logo on featured properties in this magazine and on the cover of our sales particulars. To instantly access video, floor plans and other online content for the property, download the free Vieweet Scan app to your smartphone or tablet. Simply launch the app and point your devices camera at the whole property image that features the interactive logo. The online presentation will then load automatically, with quick links to a wealth of additional information. Through this innovative property app, Fine & Country now brings print to life in a whole new way, directly linking our award-winning printed and online property presentation.

1. Download the VIEWEET SCAN app on your smartphone or tablet

2. Fill your smartphone or tablet screen with an image marked with the interactive logo

3. Discover a world of additional property information.

An innovative app that, through simply scanning the printed image, connects a potential buyer directly to your propertys online marketing material. Quick links to the propertys listing, plan and showreel or video are featured, as well as contact forms to request a viewing or further details.

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Little Orchard is an outstanding family home that occupies a prime location within the much sought after village of Sunningdale, near Ascot. Completed just over a year ago, the house was thoughtfully and beautifully designed by the current owners, with an attention to detail that is second to none.

When we discovered this property it was definitely a case of being in the right place at the right time, says Stuart, and we were very pleased to get it. Its on a wonderfully quiet road in what is in our minds the perfect location. Its very leafy as we have the common just behind us and the golf course beyond that, and just a short stroll away we have a fabulous array of shops and amenities; its a setting that offers the best of everything.

The original house that we bought was built in the 1940s, continues Stuart, and we were in two minds whether to renovate it or take it down and start again. In the end we decided it would be better for us to start from scratch. With the help of a reputable local architect we designed Little Orchard, and we couldnt be more pleased with the result.

We didnt want it to be the average run-of-the-mill Victorian or Georgian-style property, continues Stuart, so we decided to deviate from a standard design and create a very warm, family orientated and functional home. Its very open plan, adds Tracey, so theres a wonderful feeling of light and space throughout, complemented by unusually high ceilings and underfloor

heating but we have also added a number of features, such as the handmade solid oak staircase which gives it a very cosy and inviting atmosphere.

Id say that area of the house to which we tend to naturally gravitate is the very large and very open kitchen, dining and living area, says Stuart. Its south facing and has both bi-fold and French doors so the natural light streams in, and during the warmer months the doors can be opened up to create a lovely flow between inside and out. We have a patio terrace that runs along the back of the house, and beyond that is a good size lawn, adds Stuart, and the entire area is surrounded by very high hedges which serve to provide a feeling of privacy.*

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We walked around the driveway and the garage to the front of the house and were instantly captivated

by the view.

We first saw 14 Lawson Walk on a late spring morning in 2004. We walked around the driveway and the garage to the front of the house and were instantly captivated by the view. Beyond the green and copper beech trees, beginning to open their canopies, was lush woodland as far as the eye could see. We could hear birds sing. The house was light and airy. It had four good sized bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, which was important to us as working professionals with a school aged son.

We looked for a property in the Sovereign Park estate because it is almost equidistant to the three boys grammar schools (Wilsons, Sutton Grammar and Wallington County Grammar for boys) with excellent

transport links. The girls grammar schools (Wallington Girls and Nonsuch High) are also easily reached by bus/rail. The S4 and 154 bus stops are close by and Carshalton Beeches railway station is approximately 15 minutes by foot for most from the house. The Carshalton, Wallington and Sutton railway stations are also within reach. Central London (London Victoria and London Bridge) is about 40 minutes by train from Carshalton Beeches and circa 30 minutes from Carshalton.

There are good primary schools such as Barrow Hedges in close proximity. There is a Busy Bees nursery within Sovereign Park within walking distance for most from the house. Wallington and Sutton high streets are a short car journey away.

Unusually for a four bedroom house in the area built about 14 years ago, 14 Lawson Walk comes with about a third of an acre of land. We have enjoyed the garden, but an enthusiastic gardener could perhaps do a lot more.

The footpath next to the house leads to the vast open spaces of Queen Marys Park. Many a happy summer afternoon was spent there blackberry picking, flying kites, cycling or kicking a football about.

We have 10 years of happy memories of 14 Lawson Walk. We will miss the house, the beautiful views and birdsong, which can be heard almost any time of the day.*

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Lawson Walk

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Fine & Country Cheam28 Ewell Road, Cheam Village, Surrey SM3 8BU

Adrian Macleay-Wood, Branch Manager020 8770 3377

This bright and spacious six-bedroom family home, which has an integral garage, is set on a plot of approximately one third of an acre in a sought-after road in South Cheam.

Weve been here for ten years now, says Heena. We were attracted to the house by the size of the living space. We loved the open plan flow of the large rooms, especially the living room, the family room and the kitchen, which has been ideal for our young family theyve even learnt to ride their bikes in the house. The family room, being right next to the kitchen, worked perfectly as a play room and as a place for toys when the children were younger, and now makes an ideal music room where they can practice their instruments

before dinner. We had the kitchen refitted six years ago to include a large breakfast bar, which is great for hosting cooking and baking parties, and pizza parties for the children, while the living room can seat our whole family of 25 for Christmas dinner without feeling crowded.

Theres also another very large separate reception room, which we use as a study, explains Heena. Instead of the children having their computers in their rooms, they do their homework all together in the study, where we have three desks. Its better for internet safety its a fantastic room where we can all sit. However, apart from updating the kitchen, we havent made any significant changes to the house other than refurbish the master bedrooms en suite bathroom.

Outside, we extended the patio area that adjoins the rear of the house, continues Heena. The rest of the garden is mainly lawn, which is easy to maintain, especially after we had it levelled to make it better for the children to ride their bikes and play football and cricket. The children say they will especially miss the large garden and the pond with its frogs and newts; the pond has a safety grille over it to prevent anyone from falling in. The level lawn also made it easy for us to have a large marquee for my 30th birthday; we seated 150 guests and had a number of barbecues with people coming to cook. The house and garden make entertaining very easy.*

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1,000,000 - 1,250,000 EPC Rating: C & D

This versatile property, which is full of potential, is conveniently located on Branbridges Road between Paddock Wood and East Peckham. It comprises a four bedroom family home, a two-bedroom bungalow, a two-storey barn and a number of outbuildings together with land amounting to approximately 7.5 acres.

The land has been in the family for generations, explains Matthew. Its never been on the market before. I own half the land and live in the bungalow, while my son, Tony and his wife Angela own the other half and live in the house. The house was originally a bungalow as well; both bungalows were built 20 years ago by my father to replace similar ones demolished on adjacent land following compulsory purchase for the new road. Being

next to the road has its advantages though its always salted, so we never get snowed in!

When Angela and I moved in six years ago, we set about converting the three-bedroom bungalow, says Tony. We did the work ourselves and created two first floor bedrooms, each with en suite facilities, while on the ground floor we knocked the wall through from the sitting room to the former third bedroom to provide a dining room. We also updated the kitchen and the ground floor bathroom. The surrounding land is mostly mown grass with a few old fruit trees, continues Matthew. It used to be a fruit farm producing apples and plums but many trees were lost in the storm of 1987. The lower part of the two-storey barn used to be the farm shop, so both

that and the workshop have electricity. We use the barn and the various sheds mainly for storage at the moment although one is a carport and another a garage.

The open space is great for barbecues and parties, adds Angela. We usually have a bonfire party in November and get the benefit of the fantastic fireworks display put on by the Whitbread Hop Farm just across the road. You can walk to the Hop Farm and to the Brookers Oast pub. Were in a great position here; there are lots of lovely countryside walks. You can also walk just around the corner to Beltring Station, which has hourly services into London, or you can park at Paddock Wood Station, about two miles away. Paddock Wood and East Peckham have primary schools.*

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Fine & Country West Malling28 High Street, West Malling, Kent ME19 6QR

Chris Doe01732 222272

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Chris Doe01732 222272

This five bedroom barn conversion has all the beauty of an original timber barn in a rural location. With five bedrooms, large garden and extensive outbuildings, this would make the perfect family home.

I had my heart set on buying a barn conversion when I was looking for a new home and I immediately fell in love with the location and charm of Basset Barn. The property has great character with original exposed beams and woodwork. Since moving in, I have modernised the property with a new security system and redecorated throughout. The house is wonderfully unique and has been everything I could have wanted, says Betsy.

When I first moved into the property, it was clear the previous homeowners had begun to plant a Japanese garden in the grounds, and I have brought this back to life and put a lot of work into making it a calm and relaxing space. The grounds are divided into three gardens areas, two of which are large patios with seating areas for entertaining. The upper garden can be accessed past two ponds and over the bridge. The garden is large and open but not overwhelming. The barn is a great entertainment house and I have had many friends over for relaxed evenings both inside and outside the house. I love how flexible the house is.

I will miss the barn a lot. It has a feel of comfort throughout and my bedroom is my favourite room in the

house. I have my own dressing room attached to the master suite and it is a lovely space. Although the barn is large, it is not overwhelming. I currently live on my own in the house and feel that it has the perfect balance of open plan and privacy, continues Betsy.

The village is a short drive away and has access to a farm shop, green grocers and post office. The village also has a popular pub and a few miles further on you can find the town of Maidstone with large supermarkets and everything you could need. Excellent private schools can be found in the area alongside state schools, meaning it would make the perfect family home for those with a growing family, concludes Betsy.*

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Fine & Country Tenterden37 High Street, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6BJ

Philippa Hughes01580 766 388

Ash Farm is a Grade II Listed Wealden Hall House which is believed to have been built in the 1480s. Often referred to as the oldest house in the village, Ash Farm is composed of beautiful old red brick, timber frames and wooden panelling. Its low beams and doorways, exposed brickwork and woodwork add to the higgledy piggledy charm of this quirky family home.

Wed been looking for four years for the perfect house. We started house hunting before we were married and by the time we moved into Ash Farm our daughter was three, so you can tell we were not going to settle for second best, says Lisa, when we finally found this one we knew straight away it was the one. We were first attracted to the period features, the beams and the

inglenook fireplaces, the cottagey feel and the warmth of the rooms. It was also ideal for the children; it has a large garden big enough for the children to run around and the quirky nooks and crannies, and three staircases meant endless games of hide and seek, continues Jivan.

Having spent eight and a half years in Ash Farm, the current owners have improved the property by adding electric gates and modernising aspects of the interiors such as the bathrooms and staircase. Now very attached to the house, the current owners will be sad to see it go. I will miss the atmosphere; the feeling of walking up to the front door on a winters evening and seeing the warmth through the windows, says Lisa, Christmas were always so lovely because of the warmth of the house; we

would have a tree and the presents in the lounge, 16 or so people eating Christmas dinner at the dining table, and the kitchen would be toasty because of the AGA. One thing I will miss is the living room, in a house that was a little chaotic because of the children, our living room was our calm space to relax in. It has a big fireplace, so we would sit in there in the winter and read, says Jivan.

Ash Farm is located on a quiet road in the lively village of Smarden. There are really great primary schools here; Dulwich, St Romans and Ashford Friers are all close so youre spoilt for choice, says Jivan.*

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Ash Farm

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This stunning Grade II Listed range of converted barns, which is set around a courtyard garden, provides a five bedroom home, a pool house with a one-bedroom annexe, and a four-bay cart lodge. Set in a rural location on Romney Marsh, the property offers views over open countryside towards Fairfield church.

Weve been here since 2007, explains David. Wed been looking for a property that would give us a project alongside a home that was ready to live in. While the main barn had been converted into a home in 2002, the second barn, although watertight with a new roof, still had a mud floor. We completely redecorated the main barn in neutral colours, replaced the boiler and sorted out the electrical work, elaborates Robert. There are

four/five bedrooms in the main barn, one currently arranged as a library with a mezzanine office. We converted the other barn to provide a one-bedroom annexe, garden room/gym and an indoor swimming pool in 2008/9; the whole of that wing has under-floor heating throughout. As its a Grade II Listed structure, we couldnt alter the barns external appearance; we had to retain the original barn door, so it now slides in front of the large picture window we had installed.

The Mediterranean-style courtyard garden was created by the previous owners, continues David. It includes raised beds with shingle walkways between, although weve changed some of the planting. The large area of decking overlooking the koi carp pond is lit at night with

inset spots and its a lovely private place for dining outside in the summer. The whole property inside and outside is great for entertaining on a variety of scales.

Its in a wonderful position; there are no main roads and its flat, so great for walking, running and cycling, adds Robert. Its very quiet with just five further houses in the hamlet of Fairfield and two and a half thousand sheep for neighbours. Its a good area for bird watching, and the sand dunes and beaches are only seven miles away. Yet communications are excellent. Were just six miles or so from amenities in Tenterden or Rye. You can reach Ashford International or the Channel Tunnel in about half an hour and Ashford to St Pancras takes about 38 minutes.*

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This stunning four bedroom Wealden farmhouse, which is Grade II* Listed and dates back to 1580, is located along a country lane on the outskirts of the village of High Halden. Set in grounds extending to approximately 2.5 acres, the property also includes a detached two bedroom cottage currently used as a holiday let, an open cart lodge with an adjoining workshop, and a further small barn or studio.

Eight years ago, my late partner fell in love with it, explains David. And Ive grown to love it too. Its exudes a great feeling of calm and visitors pick up on its wonderful atmosphere as well. Originally the farmhouse of a working farm, it was sold off with a parcel of land and outbuildings in the 1980s, and was first restored

around that time. The quantity of exposed timbers on show apparently signify the wealth of the owner when it was first constructed and theres an abundance at both the front and the back in fact the original front of the house is now at the back. Its a very significant house architecturally only a very small percentage of Grade II Listed properties are given the star rating.

Apart from restoring the Aga, the house has only needed general maintenance and decoration, continues David. However, we completed the conversion of the stables to a four-star holiday let, which accommodates four people in two bedrooms. It can of course be used for family and guests as well, which is very useful. A large paddock wraps around the back of the holiday cottage,

where there is another small barn, and a large pond, which is fenced for safety.

To one side of the farmhouse is a knot garden; we restored it but it is believed to have been created in Georgian times, adds David. Theres a herb garden as well, while at the back of the house theres a further garden area with a wildlife pond and a wooden outhouse providing extra utility space. Adjoining the house at the front theres a beautiful walled garden, which we used for my 60th birthday. Here we seated 100 guests in a marquee, which had transparent sides so that you could see the floodlit house. We had an adjoining marquee for the serving staff, a stage for a live band, and a dance floor too.*

HIGH HALDEN KENT

975,000 EPC Exempt Grade II Listed

Pot Kiln Farm

This stunning four bedroom Wealden farmhouse, which is Grade II* Listed and dates back to 1580, is located along

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We have been at the property for 10 years now and since then we have completely re-done the house. It now comprises of five bedrooms and three reception rooms, lawned gardens and grounds, an orchard and a garage, We have done everything from adding slate flooring, a new kitchen, new bathroom as well as an outdoor arena and the equestrian centre with indoor school and stables. It is now the perfect house and equestrian centre, with so much character. Another aspect that first attracted us to the property was the outstanding natural beauty of the location on the East Sussex/Kent border. There are such glorious and breathtaking views all around. The house is set in a lovely spot and it is so calm and peaceful here, everyone that

visits always comments on this aspect. Although Ellenwhorne Equestrian Centre is situated in a rural location it is also very accessible. It is situated between the pretty village of Staplecross which has many pubs and schools and the village of Broad Oak which has a good local shop and Post Office. Just a short distance away is the nearby village of Robertsbridge with a thriving local community, many shops, a doctors surgery, dentist and a vet.

Transport links are also easily accessible. The A21 is within easy reach giving access to the historic towns of Battle, Hastings and the south coast and northerly to the M25 and the main motorway network. Main line rail services are available from Bodiam, Robertsbridge and

Battle Stations, schooling in the area is also particularly strong, including local primary and preparatory schools.

The large size of the property and the equestrian centre means that it is fantastic for entertaining purposes as well. Over the years we have had many special events including equestrain open shows being hosted for the children as well as parties and lessons. The house benefits from not being overlooked but there are approximately five other houses nearby, so you do not feel isolated, explains Diane.*

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the perfect space to have a beautiful house and

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This delightful four-bedroom Grade II Listed detached cottage, which has wealth of period features including back-to-back inglenook fireplaces, is surrounded by open countryside to the south of the village of Northiam within the South Downs National Park.

We came here just under eight years ago, says Janet. At that time, we had wanted to downsize from a large farmhouse. However, we were attracted by the character and layout of this sweet cottage with its huge first floor landing and four double bedrooms quite a family home really. It was rather tired and in need of a little TLC but it had such a nice feel and we could see its potential. We also liked its position, which we came to appreciate even more once we were here; its centrally placed for access

to Rye, Hastings and Tenterden and all the lovely National Trust properties such as Bodiam Castle and Sissinghurst Castle Garden.

The cottage had been extended at some point in its past but we havent altered the layout ourselves, explains Ray. However, it needed substantial redecoration throughout. There were Artex ceilings, so we had those plastered, and the kitchen in particular needed ripping out and updating. Externally, the cottage needed new guttering and we had to replace the doors of the detached double garage.

The garden was a tip too, continues Janet. The main garden on the west side of the cottage was overgrown and had a greenhouse in the middle, so we cleared it and re-laid the area mainly to lawn, while retaining the mature trees and shrubs. It has two seating areas, which include a patio adjoining the kitchen and an area of decking next to the hedge on the south side. On the east side of the cottage, the garden tapers to a point; here we cleared and reinstated the pond, laid the rest to grass and planted fruit trees. There are lovely views all round over open farmland.*

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ORPEN ROADHOVE offers in the region of 1,100,000

EPC Rating: D

Situated off Henfield Road, between Upper Beeding and Small Dole.

The property offers much seclusion as well as excellent views to the South Downs National Park, beyond its 5.25 (approx) acres.

The spacious detached five bedroom house itself offers flexible accommodation with a further four reception rooms and the private heated outdoor swimming pool is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

Further to this, there is a detached triple garage with super one bedroom annexe over. The high standard equestrian facilities on site include a six box stable with feed and fodder rooms with adjacent floodlit Sand School. Further situated in the upper field there is another stable with three to four boxes.

TIGGY DALESMALL DOLE 1,700,000

EPC Rating: C

Facing south-west, this welcoming family home sits at the top of Orpen Road, high above Hove alongside other individually designed properties.

Extensions have augmented the basic structure to create a sizeable and comfortable home over three levels. Light-filled from both its lofty Hove Park position and its dual aspect core, this mainly neutrally styled home also has some classic detailing.

The location is ideal for a growing family being very close to some private schools, local sixth form college and with a new Waitrose store just minutes away.

The quality of light in the house is exceptional and theres a lovely, quiet village feel which makes the area rather special.

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Steven Goddard - Country Homes Director01825 76757520

CROWBOROUGH EAST SUSSEX guide price 2,295,000

EPC Rating: B

A most imposing 1920s built Arts & Crafts influenced country house set in circa 21 acres overall including beautiful park-like grounds, some woodland and circa 8 acres of grazing. This charming thatched roof home offers well-proportioned accommodation with six bedrooms and five reception rooms arranged over three floors, retaining many features including fireplaces and leaded light windows.

The grounds are a delight, laid out in a series of different areas incorporating several ponds and waterfalls and with southerly views over countryside.

The property was designed in 1926 for Mr Harold Heal of the famous Heals store and owner of Staples & Co Ltd, wire mattress and bedstead suppliers to HM The King. It featured in the March 1928 edition of Country Life magazine.

NETHERFIELD NR. BATTLE EAST SUSSEX guide price 1,395,000

EPC Rating: F

A spectacular luxuriously appointed individual new home on a circa three acre plot with landscaped gardens, paddock, three stables and lovely panoramic view. A traditional faade conceals a stylish contemporary interior with circa 4,250 sq.ft. of floor space arranged over three floors and featuring an oak curved staircase. There are five bedrooms, five bathroom/showers (four en suite), three receptions and a super fully fitted kitchen.

The lower ground floor has a 254 x 1910 garden room/family room, gymnasium, cinema, cloakroom/shower and wine store, which would lend itself to the creation of a significant annex. The double garage has a self-contained studio/home office above. The grounds are divided between attractive gardens and a paddock of about 1.5 acres that includes a small stable block. High specification including underfloor heating, double glazing, heat recovery system and rainwater recovery.

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Steven Goddard - Country Homes Director01825 767575

NR. HEATHFIELD EAST SUSSEX guide price 940,000

EPC Rating: D

An imposing, significantly extended and very well-presented detached house on a plot of over 1.75 acres including a heated swimming pool and potential paddock. The property is situated within the High Weald AONB and with 4,484 sq.ft. of floor space offers much scope for changing family needs, including the creation of a large annexe.

The accommodation is currently arranged as five bedrooms (all with balcony access), three bathrooms (two en suite), five receptions and a large garden room. The lovely 1910 x 1110 fitted kitchen/breakfast room has a range of appliances included and an equally well fitted utility room adjoining. There are a range of outbuildings including a 190 x 142 luxury octagonal summer house.

A registered smallholding with circa 22 acres of paddocks and woodland and extensive outbuildings including a 5,444 sq.ft barn with retail use. This four bedroom period farmhouse of 18th Century origins is located between Wadhurst and Ticehurst in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with southerly views over its own land. The huge range of outbuildings offers potential for greater equestrian use, the keeping of other animals or enhancement of the retail activities.

EPC Rating: C

A handsome 1930s built house situated on a super 1.65 acre plot within the Ashdown Forest, with far-reaching views over the lovely gardens and adjoining fields. The property offers generously proportioned and well-presented accommodation with five bedrooms, two bathrooms and four large reception rooms. Of particular note are the 204 x 201 vaulted triple aspect drawing room, the 22 x 136 sitting room with Inglenook fireplace, the 277 x 200 L shaped kitchen/breakfast room and the gorgeous 206 x 169 vaulted and timbered master bedroom.

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FAIRWARP EAST SUSSEX guide price 1,395,000

NR. WADHURST EAST SUSSEX guide price 995,000

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Colin Shairp Cert Res EA FNAEA FARLA, Director023 9327 727722

FAREHAMHAMPSHIRE guide price 1,000,000

EPC Rating: D

When we bought the property we could see the potential and over the last few years have updated and improved our home, retaining some of the original features and characters. Surrounded by fields and open land with far reaching views, it is an ideal spot for those looking for a rural location.*

Apless Farm is a superbly presented five bedroom detached home which offers 21st Century living yet dates back to the 1400s. There are three reception rooms, a large hallway with a Jesters balcony, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, boiler room, utility

room and Orangery on the ground floor with the master bedroom having an en suite shower room and large family bathroom as well as five bedrooms on the first floor.

Set centrally on the plot, the gravel driveway and ground sourced heating system, an early internal viewing is strongly recommended.

WORLDS ENDHAMPSHIRE guide price 1,100,000

EPC Rating: F

Living within easy access of the Town Centre may not be everybodys choice, however we have found it beneficial in so many ways, with shops and amenities on the door step. Our home is bursting with character, high ceilings, bay windows, feature fire surrounds to name but a few, we also have space for three generations of our family to live together.*

An impressive Victorian detached villa which has a number of original and character features, enclosed front and rear gardens, a driveway and garaging.

Having over 5,200 sq ft of living accommodation with seven bedrooms, five of which have en suite facilities, five reception rooms and cellar/basement rooms, early internal viewing is strongly recommended.

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Colin Shairp Cert Res EA FNAEA FARLA, Director023 9327 7277

HAMBLEDONHAMPSHIRE guide price 1,250,000

EPC Rating: D & E

It doesnt matter which way you look, the views are just amazing. This is a wonderful place to live and we are surrounded by countryside. Its perfect if you have children, enjoy riding or just like country living. We will miss this location so much our position on top of the hill and the beautiful views.*

This equestrian home occupies approximately 3.5 acres nestling in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The extensive grounds include a stable block with holding paddock, additional post and rail paddocks, floodlit Mnage, kitchen garden, formal gardens and

an enclosed swimming pool area with pool room, shower and changing facilities and plant room. The driveway leads to parking for a number of vehicles and a detached dwelling of over 3,000 sq ft with planning consent for a five bedroom, two bathroom, first floor extension if required.

HAMBLEDONHAMPSHIRE guide price 1,350,000

EPC Rating: E

Over the years we have lived in our house we have benefited from the ability to use the living space for our growing family and ageing relatives, we have also made great use of the detached offices/stores and out-buildings, running our business from the garden has been both convenient and cost effective. We are not far away from the historic village of Hambledon with its local amenities*

Sitting on approximately 6.19 acres incorporating woodland, paddocks and formal gardens, this elevated

detached home provides living space for all the family with four bedrooms and a potential one bedroom annexe, three reception rooms, an integral garage, kitchen/breakfast room, within the grounds is a large detached building with a series of office/stores, kitchenette, w.c, separate garage style store and extensive car parking facilities, served by two separate access gates and incorporating a paddock this may prove an excellent purchase for those working from home or keeping the horses at home.

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24Fine & Country Bath36 Gay Street Bath Somerset BA1 2NT

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Matthew Blower01225 320032

As soon as we viewed this property I could see its great potential, says Tracey. Originally two bungalows set on a large plot; the home is now a stunning seven bedroom family house. We had always been interested in building our own home and, although it took a long three years to complete, We couldnt have been happier with the end result, she continues. We have lived in the property for 17 years and seen our children spend their childhood here. It has served my family very well. I am confident it will provide the new owner with all they could need.

The home is set over three levels, with lovely flow between all the rooms. It is a spacious house with a great versatility and range of moods. Four rooms boast en suites and on the third floor there is an office

space, kitchenette and two further bedrooms. Above the four-bay garage there is a granny annexe providing private living quarters. We have also acquired planning permission for an indoor leisure centre if a new family wishes to invest in this feature.

In our eyes, we have created a dream home. We are very proud of what has been achieved. It has been a lovely and safe home for my family. The gardens stretch to just less than three acres and have been landscaped and maintained to a high standard. A lake within the grounds has provided a very tranquil setting for my children over the years; the garden is just a giant playground really. There is plenty of space here for an active and lively family with a unique helipad and pony

paddock within the grounds. Everything is private, no one over-looks us. I adore its rural setting, yet it has easy access into the centre of Bath when I need everyday essentials, explains Tracey.

Located at the top of Lansdown, there is much on offer. Within walking distance is the racecourse and golf course and the pubs near by are lovely and friendly. The centre of Bath is two and a half miles away. Excellent private and state schools can be found here and the city centre is beautiful. reach of a wonderful city. It has been so easy to live here and I will miss this house greatly, concludes Tracey.*

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This superb five bedroom Georgian home, with a courtyard garden and two garages to the rear, is located in the Bear Flat area of Bath and has easy access both to local amenities, the city centre and an excellent selection of schools.

We have lived here since 1987, explains Bryan. We chose it because it was a typical, elegant, Georgian house and because it was located on the right side of Bath for us within proximity of a country club offering tennis, swimming and golf. Its position is perfect. We can easily walk into the centre of Bath for restaurants, the theatre, the cinema and shopping but we also have the choice of several different buses at regular intervals just around the corner on Wellsway. However, closer to hand, the

local community of Bear Flat includes two convenience stores, a shop with a Post Office, a delicatessen, cafes and pubs, a wine shop, and the superb restaurant Menu Gordon Jones, which recently won The Good Food Guide South West Restaurant of the Year Award. There are also hairdressers and barbers, doctors and dentists, and a very popular antiques and curios emporium all within walking distance. If you need a large supermarket, then theres a Sainsburys about a mile away. Just behind us we have Alexandra Park and the outstanding Beechen Cliff School. The Park offers the best view of Bath and provides lovely walks and theres a public right of way through the school grounds. Its great for walking the dog; our pretty walled courtyard garden at the back is secure both for dogs and children, and is very private.

The courtyard can only be accessed from the house or via a door from the garage. A town house like this with two garages is brilliant, although theres plenty of on-street parking here too.

We have made improvements to the house, continues Bryan. We tanked the lower ground floor, laid a travertine tiled floor and installed central heating and new windows; the larger of the two rooms is currently our dining room but its very flexible and could be turned into a media room for instance. The rooms on the lowerground and ground floor in particular are very versatileand could be re-jigged to suit different lifestyles. Thekitchen, which is currently on the ground floor, and thebathrooms have all been updated.*

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925,000 EPC Exempt - Grade II Listed

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A stunning five storey Grade II listed Georgian house located in the desirable Bear flat area of Bath,

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LANDKEYNORTH DEVONguide price 725,000

EPC Rating: G

Built in the 1920s and formally a gentlemans residence this charming Arts and Crafts residence has been sympathetically improved by the current owner and now provides a comfortable family home still retaining many of the original features to include exposed beams, woodblock flooring and the original servants bells. The generously proportioned and beautifully presented accommodation cleverly combines modern day comforts with period style living, is equipped with gas fired central heating and in brief

comprises; large reception hall, sitting room, drawing room, study, sun room, good sized kitchen/breakfast room and utility area.

On the first floor there is a superb gallery landing, four bedrooms (one en suite) and family bathroom. The property is set in delightful good sized mature gardens with thatched garage and store rooms and extensive parking.

WILLITONWEST SOMERSET guide price 525,000

EPC Rating: F

Situated on the southern outskirts of this popular North Devon village to the east of Barnstaple a beautiful farmhouse in need of some modernisation and magnificent barn with change of use for conversion into two houses. The whole is all set in gardens and grounds including paddock and orchard of about 6.2 acres (2.5 Ha). Available on the open market for the first time in more than 100 years Newland Parks Farm represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a spacious

farm house with spacious accommodation over two floors including seven bedrooms and now capable of modernisation. The house enjoys a sunny, south facing aspect over the garden with the old apple orchard to one side. Across the farm yard is the substantial barn now with permission for change of use to two houses each capable of providing three/four bedrooms. In addition the property offers a variety of outhouses including stabling, storage etc.

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The valuable country complex in about 5.5 acres has a has a peaceful and tranquil setting with delightful meadows and some woodland intersected by streams. Although having a quiet setting the properties are within a short walk of the village of Trewoon and about 1 mile from St. Austell. The complex is located about 3 miles only from the scenic South Cornwall coast known for its temperate climate and lovely beaches. The properties comprise a five bedroom farmhouse and a large luxury three bedroom bungalow looking

over the meadow from beyond its pond. The property also has a detached double garage.

The third property is a most appealing three bedroom barn conversion. The fourth is an attached two bedroom cottage and the fifth a two bedroom detached barn conversion. All are in good condition and attractively fitted. The properties can all be occupied as permanent residential accommodation but the complex, with the benefit of its pool, has been successfully operated as holiday lettings.

NR ST. AUSTELLCORNWALL 1,495,000

EPC Ratings: E/D/B/E/D

A completely unique six bedroom Grade II Listed character property with stunning panoramic coastal and countryside views, almost 7 acres of gardens and paddocks, heated 44 x 21 swimming pool and several useful storage buildings, situated in a truly enviable location with access to some of the best surfing spots on the North Devon coast.

This property forms the major portion of a splendid 16th Century former manor house, it has been extensively but sympathetically modernised and

refurbished in the recent past, the most recent addition is the fabulous conservatory at the rear of the property which has extended the living space and provides views over and access to the garden.

There is also an abundance of wonderful character features which now combined with the modern up to date fixtures and fittings provide a wonderful home in a tremendous location.

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A wonderful opportunity to purchase a brand new Open Market apartment in an imposing and iconic building backing on to Candie Gardens, right at the heart of St Peter Port and just a stroll from its marinas, shops, offices and restaurants. One is a new development on the Channel Island of Guernsey comprising 32 prestigious luxury apartments of which three are open market penthouses.

Critically all three open market penthouses have exceptionally large living spaces that are light, airy and modern. With world-class views towards Candie Gardens and towards the sister isles of Herm, Sark

and Jersey, One St Julians Avenue has some of the best views in Guernsey. Apartment 32 is a luxurious 1,690 sq ft Penthouse apartment with 657 sq ft private terrace within the prestigious ONE, St. Julians Avenue. The apartment is being offered at shell and core stage and can be fitted out to your bespoke requirements. Whether that is modern touches, like white silk-brushed oak floors, under floor heating, the latest kitchen appliances or latest home automation features such as video door entry phone systems, the choice is yours.

Each Penthouse includes secure underground parking for two cars. A turnkey design service from one of the islands leading interior designers is available including different furniture packages. The penthouses, include decennial insurance, giving owners a ten-year insurance backed guarantee for latent defects. Further information is available on request.

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This stunning modern three-bedroom house, which is located on Fort George, has been configured to take full advantage of its position and provide beautiful views across the sea to the islands of Herm, Sark, Jersey and Alderney, and to the coast of France beyond.

It was the wonderful views that attracted us in the first place, back in 2004, explains Barbara. My husband was a builder and saw its potential; originally, it was like a first floor two-bedroom bungalow, accessed by external stairs, with a lower ground floor built into the rock. We extended a lot at the front, brought the stairs inside, added a lift and moved the entrance to the lower ground floor. The lower ground floor en suite bedroom had already been recently refurbished, but we finished the

two large rooms at the back, which just had block walls and are now the fitted office and the games room. Upstairs, we updated the two en suite bathrooms, extending the master en suite to include a bath.

On the first floor at the front we added the drawing room with the balcony and, in so doing, enlarged the integral garage below, continues Barbara. We also extended at the back, where the first floor is at ground level, adding a conservatory to the kitchen area and a sun room to the rear of the sitting room. The living space now has a natural flow from the front to the back and is lovely both for everyday living and entertaining. The large picture windows, the internal glass partitions, the mirrors, and the patio doors between the reception rooms all

help to maximise the light and take full advantage of the wonderful views.

French doors open from the sun room onto the sheltered south-west facing patio that we built at the back, adds Barbara. The patio faces a sloping ornamental garden with a pond and waterfall; above that theres a large, flat elevated lawn from which you get extensive views.

The house is in such a lovely position, concludes Barbara, as I can walk along the cliff paths into town for lunch or through the bluebell woods to Fermain Bay below, while supermarkets and other amenities are within easy reach by car.*

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Villa Fallaise is an attractive period Town House located at the head of a beautiful wooded valley above Havelet Bay, this highly desirable location is within a five minute walk of central town of St Peter Port and enjoys sweeping views down the wooded valley, across the harbour, Castle Cornet and over to the neighbouring islands and out to the English Channel.

The original front facade of the property cleverly masks the very deceptively spacious interior.

Vehicular access is situated at the rear through imposing granite pillars and a long winding drive which leads to ample parking and garaging.

Once inside the spacious and light accommodation is arranged over four floors and offers four good double bedrooms (one of which is en-suite), alongside spacious reception space all enjoying wonderful views out to sea.

VILLA FALLAISE, GUERNSEY 1,950,000

Guernsey is the chief island in a bailiwick that also includes Sark, Herm and Alderney. The island has a story to tell around every corner, down each alley and tucked away in its forts and castles, ruins and ancient tombs. From the long stretches of white sandy beaches to the rugged cliffs, Guernseys ever-changing environment is a haven for lovers of the great outdoors. The main town St Peter Port with its cobbled streets and picturesque seafront marina is considered one of Europes prettiest harbour town.The island is widely recognised as one of the worlds premier international finance centres, having a unique

mix of talent, independence and natural assets which has enabled financial services to flourish for almost 50 years. These characteristics now drive one of the worlds most sophisticated international finance centres, which Standard and Poors has assigned maximum AAA long term and A-1+ short-term sovereign credit ratings. Of course there are plenty of other reasons why Guernsey is increasingly being seen as the preferred choice for the discerning client. For a start, income tax charged at a flat rate of 20% and with generous allowances available to residents.Then theres the fact that there is no capital gains tax,

no capital transfer tax, no estate duty, no inheritance tax, no purchase tax, no turnover tax, no value added tax, no wealth tax and no mansion taxes or annual property levies. And for the savvy entrepreneurs who move here, they benefit from an environment where companies pay a 0% tax rate. Properties can be purchased in personal/corporate or enveloped structures without penalty and a maximum of 3% stamp duty only applies.

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This wonderful six bedroom mock-Tudor family home, which offers views to the south over Mumbles Head, is set in half an acre of secluded grounds in Sketty. As if that were not enough, it also boasts a detached indoor heated swimming pool, a detached double garage with office space over, a detached triple garage and a summer house. I bought the original property in 1997, just before I sold my construction company and retired, explains John. It was a derelict 1930s detached house then, with overgrown grounds and an old garage; I saw it as a project where I could revive my carpentry skills and do some creative hands-on work. It appealed to me because it was tucked away and not easy to find, yet within walking distance of the centre of Sketty and all its amenities.

I undertook the interior design, says Teresa and at Christmas, we have a lovely large tree in the entrance hall, where theres an open fireplace because it was the original dining room. The front drawing room has a turret room on the corner, which gets the sun all day and is a delightful place for breakfasts, while the formal dining room is to the rear. Theres also a TV lounge with a bay window, a traditional kitchen with a breakfast area, a separate utility room and a rear porch, a WC, and a separate cloakroom. Upstairs, the galleried landing leads to my study, adds John, which has French doors opening to a south-facing veranda over the entrance. The master bedroom wing has a large dressing room and a bathroom with a bath and a separate shower; the bedroom also includes the turret, which is a lovely place

to sit with its views over the Bay. Two further first floor bedrooms have a full Jack and Jill en suite, a fourth has an en suite with a bath, while on the second floor, theres a bedroom with a full en suite and a dormer window that provides yet more views over the Bay. A further second floor bedroom currently has an adjoining playroom, which has plumbing for an en suite.

It has been very much a family home for both children and grandchildren, as theres plenty of space outside for playing with the large flat lawn, and theres a barbecue area too. The swimming pool has been much used weve decked it over to create a dance hall for more than 150 guests; it currently has planning permission for conversion into a two-bedroom bungalow.*

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We were first attracted by the size of the house and its stunning location, say the owners. The house is south facing and so gets bathed in the sunlight, making the property lovely and warm. We will really miss the peace and quietness; its like we live in an oasis.

We have lived at the property for 30 years and since then we have added a conservatory, two new bathrooms as well as re-decorating the house. The conservatory, opening onto the garden, benefits from being integrated with a large kitchen and dining space into a versatile open-plan area. This creates a great house for

entertaining both family and friends, as well as having dinner parties, no matter what the weather is doing.

The property also has a stunning garden. We have a mature garden that we have landscaped, with fir trees all around it. In the summer the garden is wonderful as the conservatory leads onto the terrace. It is lovely to sit outside and relax, listening to the birds at any time of the day.The house is located near Lisvane, an area with wonderful amenities and facilities.*

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Surrounded by private woodland, this outstanding family home is set in a gated community of other exclusive, individually designed, family homes, built approximately twelve years ago. We purchased the house from new. states Anjana We loved its location, its privacy and quietness, the only sound being from visiting birdlife. In addition, its access to the city centre and to the motorway was a large attraction. Of an elegant, classic design, graceful and pleasing on the eye, it is a home which embraces the requirements for modern day living and its luxury and comfort is outstanding.

Anjana continues Very much a family home in which our daughters had space for their individual hobbies, or for quiet study. Our spacious entrance hall gives access to the main reception rooms, most of which enjoy a delightful outlook onto the rear garden. Our kitchen/breakfast room is very much the focus of family life, especially when our grandchildren come to visit. Jayant and I are particularly fond of our smaller sitting room at the front of the house, whilst the larger rooms are utilised to the full for family visits and entertaining friends.*

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Max Girdler 029 2074 1090

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765,000 EPC Rating: E

Westminster Crescent

A stunning family home on one of Cardiffs

premier roads, in the heart of Cyncoed.

What initially attracted us to this house was the area, says Kath. Its such a beautiful road and very quiet, and we have a really nice outlook; when we moved here the children thought we had a park across the road. Number 19 Westminster Crescent is a hugely attractive family home that occupies a prime location just a short distance from Cardiff City centre. The property was bought by the current owners a little over twenty years ago, and in recent years has undergone quite major renovations, which have transformed it into the very spacious and beautifully presented home that it is today.

We didnt buy this house as a renovation project, says Wayne, but over the years weve thought of bits and

pieces that we could do to improve it, and therefore weve actually ended up doing rather a lot. Weve extended at both the back and the front of the house, adds Kath, which has added a porch and a utility room, and its also meant that we have increased the size of the kitchen quite considerably, and Id say that its now my favourite part of the house. Its a very light and bright room with patio doors that lead out onto the terrace, so during the summer we can really bring the outside in, and weve also had under-floor heating put in so the whole space is really cosy and warm in the winter. Its also a lovely room to entertain in, adds Wayne, in fact its a real party house. Weve put in double doors between the two large reception rooms and the kitchen

which means we can give the entire area a really open-plan feel. And as well as from the kitchen there are also patio doors leading from the sitting room, adds Kath, so the whole back of the house can be opened up to the garden.

I love my garden, continues Kath, its a really fabulous space that gets the sun in both the morning and late afternoon. Its very private and peaceful, and incredibly easy to maintain. Our grandchildren also love it as theres plenty of space for them to run around and play in.

We will be sad to leave this house because it has been a really wonderful home, says Kath.*

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34James Skudder01834862138

Fine & Country Narberth14 High Street Narberth Pembrokeshire SA67 7AR

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In the early 90s we were looking for a waterside plot to build on, Typengraig became available and we had no hesitation in acquiring the plot. We spent many fine afternoon picnicking and dreaming of our future home whilst planning was going through. Imagine our excitement when the Royal Yacht Britannia sailed up river to Pembroke Dock on her final visit around the UK before retiring, we celebrated with a bottle of champagne and smoked salmon. Another great attraction on our waterside doorstep was the incredible site of the 80 tallships sailing up in convoy prior to their race setting off from Milford Haven.

My intention once the house was built was to have a mooring off our house, I enquired but like best laid plans

it never came to fruition, at the time of asking the cost was 100 to the Admiralty, an old tractor tyre filled with concrete and a sturdy length of chain!

When we commissioned our architect Wes Spees, our main criteria was that every room should be South facing, so that we could take advantage of the view from every room. Obviously when we converted the garage into a granny flat those rooms would not benefit from the view, and like most people the garage was never used to keep the car anyway. Again the balconys were built with our lifestyle in mind, form hosting 60 people for a Rotary charity do, to a champagne breakfast party for 12 to witness the blowing up of the power station chimneys, in the late 90s,went with a bang and few sore heads

by lunchtime. One of the first tasks to do when we moved in was to cut a path down to the shore, where I occasionally go fishing, if only the sea bass would come over this side of the water, the best catch Ive had is 11 mackerel one balmy summers evening in June. One interesting visitor weve had at the bottom of the steps was a baby seal, which had got his compass bearings wrong, we informed the local seal sanctuary to come and collect. Other interesting sights have been porpoise in the summer, salmon leaping out of the water in November and even had a whale beaching on Hazelbeach which made local TV news. The BBQ area below is frequently used in the summer, seems to attract many friends.*

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This modern South facing property has stunning, panoramic and far reaching views around Carmarthen Bay to Worms Head at the tip of the Gower Peninsula, over the town of Tenby to Caldey Island, and on clear days across the Bristol Channel to the coastlines of Devon and Somerset and down to Lundy Island in the far distance . All in all a unique and quite breath taking location within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the UKs only Coastal National Park.

As soon as we viewed this property we fell in love with the incredible views and location. It is just a five minute walk to Tenby s North Beach with wonderful walks. We love spending our time going on walks along the coast all year round . We are also approximately a ten minute

walk from the town centre within the Ancient Walled Town which is perfect. All that I need on a day to day basis is within easy walking distance. says Ruth.

We decided to move to Monterey knowing that it was the perfect size for our needs , as we were looking to downsize , but still have a spacious, easily managed four bedroom home. The garden has been professionally landscaped and planted appropriately for its coastal location, with the aim of creating something which was easy to maintain and which took full advantage of the opportunity to form several seating and dining areas with differing views, whilst still maintaining privacy. The house itself was less than two years old when we viewed it and we were immediately struck by its ultra modern interior

which had been fitted out to a high specification. In fact to us it still feels new!

It might seem a clich, but the kitchen really is the hub of our home. I really enjoy spending my time there. It is a large open space with lovely views over the front garden and coastline, which opens out directly onto decking which is ideal for enjoying a morning coffee, lunch, or dinner.

The house is one of just twenty detached homes all enjoying beautiful views. Together they form an eclectic mix of architecture and design from traditional, through to contemporary and ultra modern. *

James Skudder01834862138

Fine & Country Narberth14 High Street Narberth Pembrokeshire SA67 7AR

[email protected]

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The house is the perfect escape and, with Tenbys

wonderful beaches, it often feels as though we are on a

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36Jamie Tulloch01938 531006

Fine & Country Welshpool8 Broad Street, Welshpool, Powys SY21 7RZ

www.fineandcountry.com [email protected]

The historic market town of Dolgellau is situated in the southern part of the picturesque Snowdonia National Park, at the foot of the beautiful Cader Idris mountain range. Bryn Mair, a former Georgian rectory, is a stunning property that occupies a prime, elevated position overlooking the pretty town and the glorious countryside beyond. I have to say that we were not at all familiar with this area when we bought Bryn Mair back in 2007, says Jan. We were living in Cheshire and decided that it might be nice to give up our jobs and find a house to renovate. I came across this on the Internet, and there was just something about it so we came to visit, fell in love with it immediately and bought it, and that was that.

When we moved here the house was in quite a tired state, says Peter, and Id say that it took us around two years to complete the renovation. The actual fabric of the building was good, but we had to do things such as updating the bathrooms and the kitchen, the entire property had to be rewired and we put in a new central heating system. Other than that it was purely cosmetic. Bryn Mair is now a beautifully presented home with a stylish interior that fits perfectly with the character and sense of history of the building. Because the house is so large and its just the two of us here, we have been running it as a B&B for the past few years, says Jan, and the business is absolutely thriving. We have actually won the Visit Wales Gold Award for the past three years. However, without having to make any changes to the

layout it would also be the most wonderful family home, and theres even the potential to convert the top floor into a self contained annex, should one so desire.

The house is set into the hillside, says Jan, so the main garden is actually level with the top floor of the house, and because of this elevated position the views are absolutely out of this world. Its a very established garden thats awash with colour all year round. It starts with the camellias, then the azaleas come out, followed by the rhododendrons and hydrangeas; its absolutely beautiful and as long as you keep on top of it its all very easy to maintain. At the end of the garden there is a former coach house which we just use for storage, says Peter, but that also has great renovation potential.*

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Fine & Country Newtown39 Broad Street Newtown Powys SY16 2BQ

Tom Carter01686 623123

We were first attracted to Penegoes and to Llwyn because of the fantastic surroundings, says Jennifer. We knew as soon as we saw it, that this was the house for us because of the lovely, comfortable feel that the house had; we felt instantly at home. That was 30 years ago now and what a wonderful home this has been.

Quite a lot of improvements have been made over the years, to both the house and the gardens, explains Jennifer. Everything from re-building all the barns, the roofs and the doors to re-decoration in all of the rooms has been taken care of. The house has a total of six bedrooms and plenty of living space so its perfect for when family and friends come to stay as there is always enough room for everyone. My favourite room though is

the kitchen, as it is at the very heart of the house. It has lovely slate floors and is very simple but classic.

A lot of work has gone into the gardens over the years as well, I now grow lots of organic vegetables and there are areas where I grow quantities of potatoes as well. Also I have recently planted an orchard of various fruit trees; the house is surrounded by approximately six acres of land so theres scope to do so much more.

I am really going to miss the area and the people when I leave, says Jennifer. Everything about the location is so fantastic and the neighbourhood is extremely friendly. Although the house is perfectly located in the tranquillity of the countryside, everything you could need is still close

by; the local amenities and facilities are fantastic really. I think its rather cosmopolitan here, because of the diverse local community, continues Jennifer. There are many local shops in Machynlleth, around one mile away, and I do all my shopping here and go to the local market every Wednesday. You can get everything organic and fresh here. It is a wonderful, healthy way of living. For larger shops and supermarkets you can go to Newtown which is approximately half an hour away.

There is so much to do in the area as well and perfect for those that love the outdoors. You can go on cycle trails or hikes as well as going to the beach, which is around 20 minutes away.*

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500,000 EPC Rating: D

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Fine & Country Ludlow16/17 High Street, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1BS

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Debbie Anderson, Partner01584 87215338

TALYBONT-ON-USK 895,000

A beautifully located seven bedroom detached Georgian property located in the pretty village of Talybont-on-Usk with a converted two bedroom detached coach house.

The property offers an outside swimming pool which is wonderfully private and the properties sit in substantial grounds circa 2.5 acres with an amazing outlook to The Allt hill. The property would lend itself well as a Bed & Breakfast.

Brecon Office 01874 610990

EPC Rating: G

LUDLOW SHROPSHIRE guide price 895,000

A Substantial Grade II Listed 16th Century Townhouse.

Walcote House has a wealth of period features with typical Tudor timbering to the rear, original fireplaces, an ornate Regency style staircase and Queen Anne frontage added in the early 1700s. With Cellarage, Four Reception Rooms, large Breakfast Kitchen and Utility. Superb first floor panelled Sitting Room and Five Double Bedrooms. Sympathetically restored over the years superb classic walled Gardens.

Ludlow Office: 01584 871253

EPC Exempt Grade II Listed

ALLTMAWR UPPER WYE VALLEY asking price 700,000

An exceptional and spacious country house in an excellent location in the Upper Wye Valley.

This lovely family provides charming well-appointed accommodation with considerable flexibility for a variety of potential owners. Approached by a long tree lined driveway, the house is set high above the road with superb views across the upper wye valley with grounds of over 5 acres (chapel house only) including a former tennis court, paddocks, outbuildings and loosebox. A separate house, garden, barn and paddock are available as Lot 2.

Brecon Office 01874 610990

EPC Rating: F

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