king west issue 11

Issue 11

Your guide to property | home | style | life

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ContentsIssue 11

Welcome...

12 | King West Property Showcase

24 | A diamond in the rough After debuting the concept of ‘The World’s First Diamond Ring’ in London,

Moscow and Seoul, Swiss luxury fine jeweller, Shawish, headlined at

London Jewellery Week.

41 | H Works New to Stamford. H-works is an exciting addition to the town’s

independent retailers.

42 | The magic of Mauritius The Shanti Maurice satisfies all the senses. Here you’ll find a place,

and people, devoted to pleasure.

56 | Furniture Barn Standing the test of time with ease.

62 | King Power Red Devil The third edition arising from the partnership between Hublot and Manchater

United, we took a trip to see the new Hublot, King Power being unveiled.

70 | Oyster Perpetual Yacht Master II As the start draws near, the skipper’s pulse quickens.Already visualizing the

action of the race, he manoeuvres as close as possible to the line.

78 | King West Professional Services

The King West magazine is exclusively published and printed by

Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd Wills Road • Totnes • Devon • TQ9 5XN T: 01803 867087 F: 01803 867088 [email protected] www.kingfisherprint.co.uk

© Kingfisher Print and Design 2012. All rights reserved. Reproduction is forbidden except by express permission of the Publishers. The content of this magazine is believed to be correct but its accuracy is not guaranteed and it does not form part of any offer or contract. Kingfisher Print and Design cannot accept responsibility for any omissions or errors.

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King West8 Spencer Parade, NorthamptonNN1 5AAT: 01604 611930F: 01604 [email protected]

King West13 St Marys Street, StamfordLincolnshire, PE9 2DET: 01780 484520F: 01780 [email protected]

John Martin & Associates8 Spencer Parade, NorthamptonNN1 5AAT: 01604 611966F: 01604 [email protected]

The number of those searching for Country Houses on

our website has recently hit a 6 month high. Such interest is now resulting in increased viewings with offers being received for a wide range of property.

The significant growth occurring in the prime London residential market has yet to find its way to the East Midlands, however, our close relationship with the Capital and National Press have assisted in some sales.

Whilst lenders continue to demand ever tighter criteria when lending we have found our ability to support recently agreed sales, with comparable completed transactions, has resulted in the vast majority of our sales proceeding to a satisfactory completion.

The attraction of property with land continues unchecked and we believe this will continue whilst there remains a scarcity of such homes on the market.

Stephen King FRICS

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So you know, that we know exactly where you’recoming from.

For an insurance quote call:NFU Mutual in Market Harborough on 01858 462878NFU Mutual in Kettering on 01536 485271

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An independent local firm of Chartered Surveyors, undertaking comprehensive Building Surveys;

RICS Homebuyers Surveys and professional valuations of residential and commercial property.

We have a wealth of experience in particular with large and historic property and take pride inour attention to detail, quality of service and approachable manner.

Gowers Su rveyors Ltd. Orion House, 14 Barn Hill, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 2AE

Tel: (01780) 758524 Email: [email protected]

www.gowers.co.uk

www.kingwest.co.uk

HASELBECH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

A magnificent country house dating from the 17th century, standing in mature grounds with commanding southerly views.

Market Harborough 7 miles, Kettering 11 miles, Northampton 13 miles, A14 (A1/M1/M6 link road) 2 miles * All distances approximate

Main House: Entrance Vestibule, Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Library, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Study, Cloakrooms, Laundry Room, Utility Room, Principal Suite, 3 Guest Suites, 6 further Bedrooms, 3 further Bathrooms Extensive Cellars. Stable Yard: 9 Loose Boxes, Tack Room, Garaging for 5 Cars, Workshop, office, Cloakroom, Extensive Hay Loft, Squash Court. Staff Apartment:

Sitting Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom and Store Room, Landscaped Formal Gardens, Woodland, Pasture Land, Lake

In all about 18 acres (7.2 Ha)

Guide £3,250,000

MArKet HArborougH

tel: 01858 435970offices - LONDON • Market HarbOrOugH • NOrtHaMptON • StaMfOrD

www.kingwest.co.uk

FINESHAdE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

An imposing Country Residence, Listed Grade II, in a parkland setting of outstanding natural beauty.

Stamford 7 miles, Oundle 9 miles, Peterborough 17 miles, *All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Side Hall, Utility Room, Boot Room with Wet Room, Garden Room, Principal Bedroom, Ensuite Bathroom and separate Shower, 2 further Bedrooms with En Suite Showers,

Gymnasium, 2 Self-Contained Cottages, Garaging / Show Room, Stable, Beautiful Lake, Walled Garden

In all about 19 acres

Guide £3,000,000

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Award winning Chartered Architects established 25 years

Offering bespoke service in Rutland and Market Harborough area

Specialising in extension and refurbishment works to fine houses and Listed Buildings

12 Church Lane . Greetham . Oakham . Rutland . LE15 7NFTelephone 01572 812808. Fax 01572 812466

[email protected] . www.mccombiesmith.co.uk

LOCAL BUILDING COMPANYOFFERING BUILDING/BESPOKE JOINERY WORKHaving one of the larger joinery workshops in the areaEstablished in 1976 – Employing skilled and knowledgeable craftsmen

Catering for all domestic and commercial needsHandmade Kitchens, doors, windows, stairs, conservatoriesin hardwood, softwood, UPVCSmall to large extensions, general building work undertaken

Call for free no obligation quotation: at our offi ces in Cherryholt Lane Stamford PE9 2EP

Tel 01780 755882 - Fax 01780 763282E mail – offi [email protected] – Ian Page

MITCHELL & HUDSON LTDMITCHELL & HUDSON LTD

For friendly service and adviceResidential Conveyancing team:-

David Barson, Lyn Bloore and Corrinne Appleyard

Commercial Property team:-

Phil Heseltine, Mark Hicks, Beverley Heys and Amjad Sheikh

01858 46718151 High Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AFOffices also at Leicester, Hinckley and Nottingham .

Other work handled: Wills, Probate, Trusts & Tax; Company & Commercial; Family & Contested Probate; Employment; Dispute Resolution; Personal Injury

www.braybray.co.uk

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RIdLINGTON, RUTLANd

An outstanding former Rectory Listed Grade II set to the edge of the village and presented to a high standardUppingham 2 miles, Oakham 5 miles Stamford 13 miles, Kettering 20 miles (London St Pancras International)

Peterborough 21 miles (London Kings Cross) * All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Garden Room, Kitchen Breakfast Room, Games Room, 8 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Cellar, Detached Traditional Garaging, Coach House, Hard Tennis Court,

Swimming Pool, Formal Gardens, Kitchen Garden, Pastureland

In all about 7.4 acres (2.99 Ha)

Guide £2,500,000

MArKet HArborougH


www.kingwest.co.uk

HOLLOWELL, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Stunning contemporary home finished to the highest of standards offering substantial living accommodation to include leisure complex enjoying views over Hollowell Reservoir.

Northampton 10 miles (London Euston) Wellingborough 14 miles (London St Pancras International) Market Harborough 13 miles, A1 (A1/M1 link) 6 miles. *All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Four further Reception Rooms, Kitchen / Living Area, Master Suite with Dressing Area and En Suite, Four further Bedrooms with En Suite, additional Guest Suite to include Bedroom, Sitting/Cinema Room and Kitchen, Indoor Leisure Complex with Swimming Pool, Gym and Treatment / Therapy Room. Garaging, Gated Security Access, Landscaped Gardens and Grounds.


Guide £2,200,000

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KEYTHORPE, LEICESTERSHIRE

A magnificent, largely refurbished, listed Georgian Mansion set in undulating and wooded parkland.Uppingham 6½ miles, Market Harborough 11 miles (London St Pancras International), Leicester 13 miles *All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Morning Room, Picture Gallery, Breakfast Kitchen, Cloakrooms, Cellars, Swimming Spa and Jacuzzi

Principal Bedroom with En-suite Bathroom ,7 further Bedrooms one with en-suite Shower Room, Family Bathroom, Granny Flat with its own separate kitchen, Further Guest Suite,

Garaging, Stables, All Weather Riding Surface, Gardens, Woodland and Paddocks, Fishing Rights

In all about 16.5 acres

Guide: £1,850,000

MArKet HArborougH

tel: 01858 435970offices - LONDON • Market HarbOrOugH • NOrtHaMptON • StaMfOrD www.kingwest.co.uk

www.kingwest.co.uk

GREAT BOWdEN, MARKET HARBOROUGH

An outstanding period house Listed Grade II and refurbished to a high standard with a substantial range of outbuildings, a separate 2 bedroom cottage and pasture land

Market Harborough centre 1.3 miles (London St. Pancras International) 1.1 miles, Leicester 14 miles * All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Contemporary Kitchen & Breakfast/Sitting Room, Study, Cinema Room, Large Utility Room, 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Shower Room & 3 Dressing Rooms arranged as

Cottage: Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room, Cloakroom, 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Garden, Extensive Garaging for 3 cars, Range of Outbuildings including large Playroom/Games Room over Garaging, Mature Walled Gardens, Paddock Land


Guide: £1,700,000

MArKet HArborougH


www.kingwest.co.uk

QUINTON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

A superb former Rectory situated in impressive mature landscaped gardens and grounds. Northampton town centre / Railway Station (London Euston) 4 miles, M1 (Junction 15) 4 miles,

Milton Keynes (London Euston) 17 miles, M1 (Junction 15) 1 ½ miles. * All distances are approximate

Main Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study, Family / Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Two Cloakrooms, Snooker Room, Entertainment Room / Family Living Area, Six Bedrooms, Four Bathrooms, Mature Gardens and Grounds.


Guide £1,560,000

NOrtHaMptON


Scott FowlerSolicitors

solicitors

Commercial Property • Dispute Resolution • Residential PropertyAgricultural • Wilts & Wealth Management • Private Client

Telephone 01604 750 [email protected]

Old Church Chambers | 23/24 Sandhill Rd | St. James | Northampton | NN5 5LH

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KETTON, RUTLANd

A delightful former Vicarage dating from the 19th Century, set in grounds bounded by the River Chater.Stamford 3.5 miles, Uppingham 8 miles, Peterborough 15 miles * All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room/Library, Study, Breakfast Kitchen, Utility Room, Boot Room with Separate WC, Principal Bedroom with Dressing Room and Bathroom with Shower, Guest Bedroom, with Ensuite Bathroom, 2 further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom. Coach House including; Ground Floor – Through Garage, Store/Workshop, further Store

adjoining First Floor – Open Plan Living Room and Kitchen, Bedroom, Ensuite Shower Room. Courtyard and Detached Double Garage with further Store. Enclosed walled Swimming Pool with thatched former Tennis Pavilion. Walled Landscaped Gardens and Grounds.


Guide £1,550,000

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Feasibility Studies

Planning & Listed Building Consent

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Refurbishment Specifications

Engineering Calculations & Drawings

Consulting Engineers & Surveyors

01572 822000 [email protected]

www.smitherspurslow.comGlaston Hall Spring Lane

Glaston Rutland

LE15 9BZ

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FLOWERS BY SHAWISH - RING & EARRINGS White gold, white diamonds, emeralds, rubies

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After debuting the concept of ‘The World’s First Diamond Ring’ in London, Moscow and Seoul, Swiss luxury fine jeweller, Shawish, headlined at London Jewellery Week where buyers, media and jewellery connoisseurs were able to meet and explore the in-depth genius of the world’s newest and most exclusive jeweler.

Already making waves in the global media for pushing the boundaries in design, craftsmanship and quality of stones, Shawish’s most sought-after pieces include rings incorporating tiny interchangeable feathers, domed sapphires filled with crushed diamonds, and a sculpted bird ring graced with a long kinetic tail.

a diamond in the rough

26 | KINGWEST

FLOWER NECKLACE & RINGWhite diamonds, amethysts, emeralds

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Shawish’s flagship store and studio sits in the idyllic heart of Geneva’s old town. Under the direction of its powerful artistic and creative force, Shawish is the result of years of planning and an intense interest in the diamond industry. Shawish’s dynamic owners are fascinated with the world of gems and it was during their formal education that they fell in love with the beauty and endless possibility of diamonds.

Poetic InspirationInspiration is drawn from a variety of global cultures. However, it is poetry that underscores all Shawish designs. “Our jewellery represents a combination of sophistication and beauty combined with an exclusive touch of luxury to make our collections truly exceptional.” Channeling a unique artistic aesthetic, Shawish holds a romantic feminine sentiment.

CraftsmanshipShawish jewellery is distinguished by attention to detail and extreme rigour throughout the manufacturing process. The jewellery is assembled in a workshop adjoining the Shawish showroom. Working in close proximity with artisans allows complete control over all stages of production from the initial faceting of the stones to polishing and assembly – all carried out to Shawish’s own exacting standards.

New FrontiersShawish secured the copyright for the all-diamond ring one year ago in Geneva. It took one year to get the copyright and Shawish had to undergo multiple tests with the design to get the precision of the circle right using special laser equipment to cut directly into the diamond. “The most important aspect ispreserving the integrity of the diamond and of course the most difficult phase is precision cutting an entire stone into a ring.”

Shawish is now in search of the perfect hand to create the £43million, 150-carat masterpiece.

a Swiss masterpiece

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5, Cour de Saint-Pierre, 1204 Geneva, SwitzerlandTel: +41 (0) 22 310 13 64Fax: +41 (0) 22 310 40 45

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Brothers, Mohamed Shawesh and Majdy Shawesh, who co-serve as the brand’s CEO & President, were born into a family whose business traditions date back to 1910, boasting a deep connection and experience in commerce, art and beauty.

Shawish Jewellery is now upholding a new generation of Shawesh family business traditions, producing innovative, contemporary, and superbly crafted jewellery.

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HANDELSBANKEN

Experience the difference

Whether you are a personal or a corporate customer, our aim is to help you

identify your goals and develop strategies to achieve them. When you bank with

us you can expect a tailor made, traditional yet modern banking service. Your

account is managed on your behalf by your local branch and you benefit from

extremely short decision lines.

Contact your local branch to experience the difference.

www.handelsbanken.co.uk

Handelsbanken is the trading name of Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ). Registered in England & Wales No. BR000589. Incorporated in Sweden with limited liability. Registered in Sweden No, 502 007 7862 Head office in Stockholm. Authorised by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) and authorised and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Services Authority. Details about the extent of our authorisation and regulation by the Financial Services Authority are avail-

able from us on request.

Experience the differenceAlthough the name might be new to you, Handelsbanken has a very long successful track record.

Founded in Sweden in 1871 the bank

has been operating in the UK since

1982 and now has 125 branches

nationwide. In recent months the

bank has been opening a new office

on average once every ten days.

The reason for the expansion is

that demand for the type of service

offered is increasing as more firms

and individuals are getting to know of

this customer focused organisation,

with its concentration on customer

needs rather than sales targets. In

fact there are no sales targets and

no bonus programme for the staff,

who are looking for a really long

term relationship approach with their

customers.

Locally the communities are served

by the Northampton branch, which

opened in 2007, and the Peterborough

branch, which opened in 2010. In

keeping with the Handelsbanken

philosophy both these branches are

staffed by experienced people who

have lived and worked in the area for

many years.

One of the reasons for

Handelsbanken’s success is its

philosophy of decentralisation. Each

branch operates as an independent

business enabling it to make decisions

at a local level and provide a service

that is truly bespoke. Managers

in the branches are recruited for

their expertise, knowledge of the

area, and business connections.

Handelsbanken works on the

basis that each branch looks after

individuals and businesses in their own

geographical area.

“Having the autonomy to make

decisions locally works well for the

busy person” explains Caroline

Watson, Individual Banking Manager,

Northampton branch. “We spend time

getting to know each of our customers

and decide together what they need

from their bank. The majority of the

bank’s personal customers have a

variety of business interests too, so

the flexibility Handelsbanken can offer

suits them perfectly. We are extremely

proud that Handelsbanken consistently

ranks top on service ratings for both

business and personal customers”.

This approach is summed up

accurately by the following quote from

the Bank’s CEO, Par Boman:

“Our advice must always be what is

best for the customer, not what is most

profitable for the Bank at that time.”

The individual banking services range

from current and deposit accounts,

mortgage facilities, investment

property lending to smaller personal

or partners capital loans. Unlike many

of the competitors the bank does

not operate any call centres, and all

contact with the bank is done with

your local branch, with people that

know you. The relationship that the

branch has with their customers is key

to the success.

For corporate customers

Handelsbanken provides everything

from day-to-day transactional banking

services to the more sophisticated

needs of the modern business,

including: commercial lending, asset

finance, treasury services, foreign

exchange facilities and trade finance.

In recent times, despite the economic

climate, Handelsbanken has continued

to maintain stable finances and to be a

cost-effective bank with good liquidity,

a high rating and a well-balanced

amount of equity. It was recently

rated the second strongest bank in the

world by global financial information

provider Bloomberg (ahead of all the

European banks). In addition customer

satisfaction levels continue to grow.

The growth in the bank has been

organic, and primarily through the

opening of branches in locations

where it has not previously had

operations. Judging by the feedback

the Handelsbanken name will not

remain unknown for long.

To experience the difference, please

contact your local branch.

Northampton branch Caroline WatsonIndividual Banking ManagerTel: 01604 638470 Email: [email protected]/northampton

Peterborough branch Sam JonesIndividual Banking ManagerTel: 01733 238183Email: [email protected]/peterborough


HANDELSBANKEN

KINGWEST | 31

HANDELSBANKEN

Experience the difference

Whether you are a personal or a corporate customer, our aim is to help you

identify your goals and develop strategies to achieve them. When you bank with

us you can expect a tailor made, traditional yet modern banking service. Your

account is managed on your behalf by your local branch and you benefit from

extremely short decision lines.

Contact your local branch to experience the difference.


Handelsbanken is the trading name of Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ). Registered in England & Wales No. BR000589. Incorporated in Sweden with limited liability. Registered in Sweden No, 502 007 7862 Head office in Stockholm. Authorised by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen) and authorised and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Services Authority. Details about the extent of our authorisation and regulation by the Financial Services Authority are avail-

able from us on request.

Experience the differenceAlthough the name might be new to you, Handelsbanken has a very long successful track record.

Founded in Sweden in 1871 the bank

has been operating in the UK since

1982 and now has 125 branches

nationwide. In recent months the

bank has been opening a new office

on average once every ten days.

The reason for the expansion is

that demand for the type of service

offered is increasing as more firms

and individuals are getting to know of

this customer focused organisation,

with its concentration on customer

needs rather than sales targets. In

fact there are no sales targets and

no bonus programme for the staff,

who are looking for a really long

term relationship approach with their

customers.

Locally the communities are served

by the Northampton branch, which

opened in 2007, and the Peterborough

branch, which opened in 2010. In

keeping with the Handelsbanken

philosophy both these branches are

staffed by experienced people who

have lived and worked in the area for

many years.

One of the reasons for

Handelsbanken’s success is its

philosophy of decentralisation. Each

branch operates as an independent

business enabling it to make decisions

at a local level and provide a service

that is truly bespoke. Managers

in the branches are recruited for

their expertise, knowledge of the

area, and business connections.

Handelsbanken works on the

basis that each branch looks after

individuals and businesses in their own

geographical area.

“Having the autonomy to make

decisions locally works well for the

busy person” explains Caroline

Watson, Individual Banking Manager,

Northampton branch. “We spend time

getting to know each of our customers

and decide together what they need

from their bank. The majority of the

bank’s personal customers have a

variety of business interests too, so

the flexibility Handelsbanken can offer

suits them perfectly. We are extremely

proud that Handelsbanken consistently

ranks top on service ratings for both

business and personal customers”.

This approach is summed up

accurately by the following quote from

the Bank’s CEO, Par Boman:

“Our advice must always be what is

best for the customer, not what is most

profitable for the Bank at that time.”

The individual banking services range

from current and deposit accounts,

mortgage facilities, investment

property lending to smaller personal

or partners capital loans. Unlike many

of the competitors the bank does

not operate any call centres, and all

contact with the bank is done with

your local branch, with people that

know you. The relationship that the

branch has with their customers is key

to the success.

For corporate customers

Handelsbanken provides everything

from day-to-day transactional banking

services to the more sophisticated

needs of the modern business,

including: commercial lending, asset

finance, treasury services, foreign

exchange facilities and trade finance.

In recent times, despite the economic

climate, Handelsbanken has continued

to maintain stable finances and to be a

cost-effective bank with good liquidity,

a high rating and a well-balanced

amount of equity. It was recently

rated the second strongest bank in the

world by global financial information

provider Bloomberg (ahead of all the

European banks). In addition customer

satisfaction levels continue to grow.

The growth in the bank has been

organic, and primarily through the

opening of branches in locations

where it has not previously had

operations. Judging by the feedback

the Handelsbanken name will not

remain unknown for long.

To experience the difference, please

contact your local branch.

Northampton branch Caroline WatsonIndividual Banking ManagerTel: 01604 638470 Email: [email protected]/northampton

Peterborough branch Sam JonesIndividual Banking ManagerTel: 01733 238183Email: [email protected]/peterborough


HANDELSBANKEN

www.kingwest.co.uk

CAWTHORPE, LINCOLNSHIRE

An idyllically located Grade II Listed early 18th Century stone houseBourne 1 mile, Stamford 12 miles, Peterborough 17 miles. * All distances are approximate

Entrance Hall, Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Studio/Garden Room, Reception Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Utility/Scullery, Walk in Pantry, Cellar, 7 Bedrooms, Bathroom, 2 Shower Rooms, Store Rooms. Outbuildings, Greenhouse.

Beautiful Mature Gardens and Grounds including Paddocks.


Guide £1,350,000

StaMfOrD


www.kingwest.co.uk

WYMONdHAM, LEICESTERSHIRE

A superb barn conversion in an idyllic location with a swimming pool, set in 17.7 acres.Melton Mowbray 6 miles, Oakham 7 miles, Stamford 16.5 miles * All distances are approximate

Vaulted Dining Hall, Drawing Room, Cloakroom, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Utility Room, Galleried Landing, Principal Bedroom with En suite Wet Room, Guest Bedroom with En Suite Shower, 2 Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

Outdoor Swimming Pool, Guest Wing, Pool Room, Self- Contained Office, Storage Barn, Dutch Barn, Carport and Single Garage, Gardens and Grounds


Guide £1,350,000

StaMfOrD


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FINEdON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

A well proportioned country house presented to a high standard set in glorious gardens and grounds. Wellingborough 5 Miles (London St Pancras International) Kettering 5 Miles (London St Pancras International) Northampton 15 Miles (London Euston) A14 (A1/M1/M6 link road) 4 ½ Miles. * All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Garden Room, Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Utility, Cloakroom, Butlers Pantry, Principal Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom, Three Further Bedrooms, Study / Bedroom Five, Family Bathroom

and Shower Room, Gardens, Garaging, Flat / Gym, Superb Grounds Bisected by the River Ise.


Guide £1,350,000

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TOLETHORPE, RUTLANd

A unique Grade II listed former gatehouse dating from medieval times in an idyllic settingStamford 3 miles, Peterborough 19 miles, Cambridge 46 miles *All distances are approximate

Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Snooker Room, Gallery, Further Cloakroom and Kitchenette, Principal Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom, Guest Bedroom with Ensuite Shower, 2 Further Bedrooms,

Bathroom, Stables. Range of Outbuildings including: Barn, 2 Stores, Workshop, Wood Store, Boiler Room and Utility Room. Walled Paved Courtyard and Gardens and Grounds


Guide £1,350,000

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FOTHERINGHAY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

A superb barn conversion of the highest standard with river frontageOundle 5 miles, Stamford 10 Miles, Peterborough 13 miles. * All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Kitchen Breakfast Room, Study/Utility Room, Principal Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom, 4 Further Bedrooms, 4 Further En suites, Indoor Swimming Pool, Pump Room, Shower Room,

Courtyard with Double Garage, Garden laid to Lawn leading down to the River Nene.

Guide £1,300,000

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RIdLINGTON, RUTLANd

An exceptional late 17th Century house Listed Grade II, extended

and renovated to a high standard in this desirable Rutland village

Uppingham 2 miles, Oakham 5 miles

Entrance, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room

Pantry, Games Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom

Principal Suite with Bedroom, Dressing Area and Bathroom

Guest Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room 3 further Bedrooms, Bathroom,

and Shower Room Cellar, Formal Gardens

Call Market Harborough Office on 01858 435970

Guide £1,200,000

Stylish and beautifully presented family home with annexe and

swimming pool occupying a rural situation surrounded by its own

gardens and grounds. Northampton 9 miles; Daventry 7 miles, Rugby 14 miles, Milton Keynes 22 miles,

M1 (Junction 16) 5 miles. (All distances are approximate)

Main Hall, Two Cloakrooms, Sitting Room / Living Area, Family Room, Kitchen / Breakfast, Shower / Boot Room,

Utility, Five Bedrooms to include Master Suite with Dressing Room and En Suite,

Annexe to include Cinema Room, Shower Room, Cloakroom and Kitchenette.

Outdoor Pool and Entertainment Area, Private Enclosed Courtyard, Gardens and

Grounds. Gated Security Entry System.


Guide £1,350,000

BROCKHALL, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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GOAdBY MARWOOd, LEICESTERSHIRE

A fine predominantly stone village house with substantial outbuildings, landscaped gardens and adjoining paddock

Melton Mowbray 6 miles, Grantham 11 miles, Leicester 19 miles, Nottingham 25 miles *All distances approximate

Portico, Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study/Playroom, Breakfast Kitchen, Utility Room, Boot Room/Rear Lobby, Cloakroom, Principal Bedroom with En suite Bathroom, 2 Guest Bedrooms with En Suite Shower Rooms, 3 further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom. Extensive Traditional Outbuildings with Coach House, Office, 4 Stables,

Formal Landscaped Gardens and Garaging


Guide £1,300,000

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The Black Bull, Stamford WalkStamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2JE

T: 01780 754 605E: [email protected]

W: www.hworksdesign.co.uk

Interior fabrics, upholstery, curtains & blinds, paint, wallpapers and linens all under one roof

New to Stamford. H-works is an exciting addition to the town’s independent retailers. Growing out of their well established traditional upholstery business in the town, husband and wife team Heather and Alan Mowat have broadened their offering to include many other aspects of home decoration and design.

Now, in addition to re-upholstering client pieces and selling their own bespoke reupholstered furniture, finished in their quirky signature style, they are also able to offer a full make-up service for curtains and blinds as well as made-to-measure footstools, ottomans and headboards. Also new is the full range of The Little Greene Company’s paints and wallpapers, many of which have been developed in conjunction with English Heritage, often using samples taken from historic houses. These provide an authentic alternative when decorating your home, especially relevant given the number of old and historic properties in and around Stamford and Rutland.

Housed in what was The Black Bull pub, a grade II listed building in the heart of Stamford, the couple have transformed the interior into a light, welcoming space that shows off their product offerings to maximum advantage. Stocking many established brand names such as Osborne & Little, Andrew Martin and Swaffer, they are also Stamford’s only stockist of Ian Mankin fabrics and accessories. They also support local enterprises such as Two Little Birds’ range of beautiful, hand-crafted, cushions, doorstops and accessories. A collection of pure white embroidered bed and table linens and luxurious wool and cashmere throws adds that special finishing touch.

Whether you are planning a complete refurbishment of your interior spaces or are just looking for that perfect household something, H-works is certainly worth a visit.

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IN OUr IslaNd’s beaUtIfUl sOUth

If you are looking for some winter sun, Mauritius in the Indian Ocean is the ideal choice, whether you are looking to escape as a couple, with family or friends.

Shanti Maurice is a world class resort where you are certain to return feeling fully refreshed thanks to its idyllic beach setting on the southern tip of the island, stunning spa, delicious food and extensive kids club – the latter promising activities that children will be able to return home and boast about to their friends. With a careful blend of luxury and local flavour, this boutique lifestyle resort is a must for the traveller who wants to combine international touches with a genuine Mauritian experience.

With the sights, sounds and flavours of the unique cultural mix that makes up Mauritius, Shanti Maurice successfully combines Indian, African, French and Chinese influences throughout every aspect of the resort.

Mauritian architect, Jean-Marc Eynaud, based the design of Shanti Maurice on a tropical model in order to reflect the resort’s natural surroundings, creating a wonderfully al fresco ambiance.

61 spacious suites and villas are dotted across a 36 acre landscape of fragrant tropical gardens. All 17 villas are located on the beachfront overlooking the Indian Ocean, with each villa comprising a private pool, outdoor rain shower and dining pavilion.

As Shanti Maurice’s philosophy is built on a desire for guests to use the resort as a base from which to experience the very best that the real Mauritius has to offer, the resort’s concierge is at hand to arrange local experiences from swimming with dolphins at Tamarind Bay to a tour of the Bois Cheri Tea Factory, which has been making tea for over 100 years.

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The magic of mauriTiusNestling between sugarcane fields and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean,

Shanti Maurice satisfies all the senses.

With exotic gardens, pristine white sands, a sublime spa, spacious accommodation and restaurants brimming with fresh ideas,

you’ll find a place, and people, devoted to pleasure.

By Kate Carter.

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After a day spent touring the island,

we treated ourselves to a visit to the

resort’s award-winning spa oasis –

Nira Spa, one of the largest in

the Indian Ocean with 25

treatment rooms.

Built around an enchanting tea

pavilion and surrounded by lily

ponds and indigenous flower

gardens, we were able to relax

and be pampered by highly skilled

masseurs and spa therapists who

work alongside nutritionists,

personal trainers and Ayurvedic

Doctors to encourage optimum

health and mental wellbeing.

This is the ideal break for stressed

and tired guests looking to re-

energise or couples simply looking to

indulge and be pampered together.

The spa’s concept is a mix of East

and West, offering Ayurvedic and

Africology treatments.

An ancient healing system,

Ayurveda – a Sanskrit derivation

from two roots, ‘Ayus’ and ‘Veda’,

meaning life and knowledge

respectively – has been practiced for

more than 5,000 years.

In essence, the science of

Ayurveda aims to treat the mind,

body and soul.

The Africology spa range includes

an assortment of natural products

utilising African botanicals.

Rooibos, Aloe Vera, Marula and

African Potato, to name just a few,

combine to help stop the signs of

ageing and also to repair damage

caused by harsh environments.➔

sUblIme spa experIeNces

* Co-educational independent IAPS preparatory School

* 400+ pupils aged 4-13

* Reception entry for the Pre-Prep School

* Year 3 entry for the Prep School

“This is an extraordinary school” Good Schools Guide 2010

An “excellent” and “outstanding” school in all areas ISI Inspection Report 2010

To arrange a visit please contact the Registrar Mrs Amanda Fleming-Jones

Tel: 01604 847292 Email: [email protected]

Smith Street Spratton Northampton NN6 8HP Email: [email protected] www.sprattonhall.com

Spratton Hall places a strong focus on academic achievement but this is supplemented by a wide range of extra-curricular activities such as music, drama, art and sport which all help to enhance the education the pupils receive providing them with a true preparation for the next stage. Everyone at Spratton Hall believes that ‘a happy child learns, an unhappy child doesn’t’, which is why the school works hard to ensure each pupil is not only happy but is on task at all times, has no distractions or disruptions in class and receives excellent teaching from friendly and helpful teachers, all of which leads to individual and school success.

Spratton Hall pupils enjoy every opportunity presented to them and they give their very best in all that they do.

In November 2010 Spratton Hall’s successes and dedication to its pupils were confirmed by an ‘excellent’ and ‘outstanding’ school inspection report in every respect by the Independent School’s Inspectorate.

Spratton Hall continues to develop and grow. In this academic year the Hunter Hall has been redeveloped now providing Spratton Hall with a state of the art Performing Arts Centre. This compliments superbly the recently finished Sports Dome.

Entry is from 4 years old for Pre-Prep and Year 3 entry for the Prep School.

Entrance in other years may be available depending on the availability of places.

Please call 01604 847292 or email [email protected] for admissions or to arrange a visit to the school.

Or take a look at Spratton Hall’s website www.sprattonhall.com for more information.

a co-educational independent day prep school, situated in 50 acres of beautiful

countryside seven miles outside Northampton.

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Shanti Maurice is well-equipped for families too. There is a specially-designed Kids Club, complete with its own toddler’s pool, games room, children’s DVD films, computers, play stations and Wii games. A weekly activity programme offers pursuits such as Mauritius flag and flower-making, face painting, arts & crafts and musical games. The resort also offers a Yoga for Kids programme, a popular option for the resort’s littlest guests, providing light relief for tired parents.

Older children are not neglected, as Shanti Maurice offers a combination of fun and enriching active pursuits.

The Kids Activities Programme offers non-motorised water sports, such as paddle boats, kayaks and catamarans, available onsite. For tennis enthusiasts, the resort offers two dedicated hard surface courts and tennis coaching, available on request.

We had a truly authentic experience at Shanti Maurice – one we will not forget. The combination of a most serene atmosphere, blissful accommodation and seamless service gave us the opportunity to totally forget the daily routine of home and immerse ourselves in another world.

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For more information please visit www.shantimaurice.com or +230 603 7200 / [email protected] to book.

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Using traditional hand finishing techniques to produce beautifully restored items of furniture and home decoration

The Black Bull, Stamford Walk Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2JET: 01780 754 605E: [email protected]: www.hworksdesign.co.uk

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Est. Local Company

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OVERSTONE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

An exceptional contemporary country house set in landscaped gardens and backing onto farmland. Northampton 5 miles (London Euston), Wellingborough 7 miles (London St Pancras International), Kettering 10 miles.

* All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Study, Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Garden Room, Utility, Wet Room, Cloakroom, Principal Bedroom with balcony and En Suite Bathroom, Five further Bedrooms with Bedroom Six / Office, Four

Bathrooms, Triple Garage, Landscaped Gardens including duck pond, Outdoor heated swimming pool.


Guide £1,295,000

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Building Society

Join thousands of members who stay with us not just for great savings and mortgage rates but for the personal

service we offer as a regional building society.

We offer a range of mortgages for all circumstances. Whether you are looking for a new home or a buy-to-let property, we have a mortgage to suit you.

• First time buyer mortgages with parental assistance

• Flexible mortgages for professionals

• A range of options for self-employed

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE

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HOUGHTON ON THE HILL, LEICESTERSHIRE

A well proportioned and spacious Georgian country property, sitting in landscaped gardens with swimming pool and paddock

Leicester 6 miles (London St Pancras International), Market Harborough 13 miles (London St Pancras) *All distances approximate

Entrance Hall, Library, Dining Room, Study, Drawing Room, Kitchen, Entrance Lobby, Laundry Room, Garden Room, Changing Room, Cloakroom, Tack Room, rincipal Bedroom Suite, Guest Bedroom Suite, Family Bathroom, 3 further Bedrooms, Bathroom, Kitchen, Sitting Room, Bedroom, Jack and Jill Bathroom, Study. Double Garage, Large Driveway with Ample Parking, 2 Loose

Boxes and a Range of Outbuildings, Terrace, Gardens. Summer House, Uninterrupted Views Over Rolling Countryside


Guide £1,290,000

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The Crown Hotel, Stamford can look after events of up to 25 guests inthe Upper Lounge, 55 guests in the Main Restaurant and 90 guests inthe Main Restaurant and Front Restaurant combined.

Each party will have their own dedicated event planner who will also be there onthe day to ensure all details are carried out as you would wish. Menus can becreated for you from canapés, buffets, sit-down lunch or dinner and evening buffets.

All Saints’ Place, Stamford, PE9 2AG t. 01780 763136 [email protected] www.thecrownhotelstamford.co.uk

The Orangery at The Exeter Arms in Easton on the Hill is

a beautiful setting for a smaller event for 25 people.

Marquees for up to 150 people can be erected on the paddock at the rear of thepub. Menus will be arranged through The Exeter Arms with a dedicated memberof the team to look after your party from initial meeting through to the day itself.

21 Stamford Road, Easton on the Hill, PE9 3NSt. 01780 756321 [email protected]

The White Hart at Ufford is available for events in The Orangery for up to 40 people. The adjacent ‘Pantry’ can be hired for entertainment and pre party drinks. Both rooms are also licensed for a civil ceremony, each for up to 40 people,with evening receptions up to 90. A perfect setting for a relaxed andpersonalised party.

Main Street Ufford, Stamford, PE9 3BH t. 01780 740 250 [email protected] www.whitehartufford.co.uk

For all celebration enquiries contact Sally Rouse on 01780 763136 or email [email protected] Saints’ Hotels Ltd. All Saints’ Place, Stamford, PE9 2AG t. 01780 763136

Celebration Venues to Suit Everyone

All venues also suitable for birthday parties, christenings, weddings, anniversaries and all celebrations.

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UPPER STOWE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Beautifully positioned family residence situated in a picturesque valley enjoying stunning views over its own private grounds and countryside beyond.

Northampton 9 miles (London Euston) Towcester 6 miles; Daventry 7 miles; Milton Keynes (London Euston) 18 miles; M1 motorway (junction 16) 3 miles. * All distances are approximate

Entrance Hall, Four / Five Bedrooms to include Master Suite with Dressing Area and En Suite Bathroom, Second En Suite, Family Bathroom, Sitting Room, Study / Bedroom Five, Dining Room, Garden Room, Kitchen / Living Area, Two Cloakrooms,

Double Garage. Extensive Landscaped Gardens and Grounds.


Guide £1,150,000

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PICKWORTH, LINCOLNSHIRE

A superb renovation of a period Country House set in a stunning locationStamford 5 miles, Peterborough 20 miles (London Kings Cross), A1 1 mile. * All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Study, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Garden Room, Utility Room, Principal Bedroom doors leading onto a balcony and an ensuite bathroom, Guest Bedroom with Ensuite Shower,

3 further bedrooms, Bathroom. Outbuildings comprising Stables, Storerooms.

In all about 2.8 acres (1.13Ha)

Guide £1,150,000

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Wall Units shown =£1,485Floor Units shown =£1,812

Designed by and exclusive to the Furniture Barn,this great kitchen uses only 100% solid oakand nothing else!

The Furniture Barn

The Country Oak Kitchen

To Beat All Kitchens

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Solid Oak100%

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Price excludes Granite tops & fittings.

Riverside, Market Harborough, LE16 7PT ~ Tel: 01858 414 180

The Country Oak Kitchen£3,297

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The Furniture Barn Standing The Test Of Time... With Ease.

1964. The Beatles mania was in full swing. Twiggy was on

the catwalk. Harold Wilson became prime minister and we

started stripping antique pine. This led to us designing and manufacturing furniture for US companies, names like Bloomingdales, Macys, Crate and Barrel, as well as many of the top American Interior Decorators. British customers included Selfridges and a Waring & Gillow Collection for Alders.

Nearly fifty years later, we are still designing furniture and still run by our founder. Now though, we sell directly to the public through our huge store in the Midlands and nationally via the internet

What you are seeing is only a tiny selection of our ranges.In Market Harborough you’ll find our Chiltern bedroom. Hand distressed and waxed in our workshops, this range has the warmth of a sunny day in the country; it’s also available in dining and living room furniture.

The Winchester oak dining room is as comfortable as it is sturdy. Different sizes of extending tables are available. You can see other items from the range on our website, as well as the Winchester bedroom and living room.

All the photographs shown were taken in our Market Harborough showrooms. As you can see, we also offer unusual one of items in-store.

In a market place where competition is fierce, the Furniture Barn is still leading the field for Price, for Style, for Quality. The Furniture Barn is synonymous with these criteria. We only had to price match one item last year and that was on the 31st of December!Always forging ahead the Company has a hugely strong Internet presence with thousands of customers in the UK choosing the convenience of buying online (www.furniture-barn.co.uk). Our online team, are available 7 days a week from 8am -8pm.

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The Furniture Barn is unlike any other furniture store you are likely to have visited. A warm welcome awaits you along with complimentary coffee and biscuits. The 100,000 sq feet of showrooms and warehouse cater for the homes in which you live. The individual showrooms give the customer a distinct vision of how the furniture will look in a home setting. Each twist and turn through the maze of showrooms reveals more and more new and exciting products.

From the statement pieces of the Country House or the Vintage collection designed for the larger home to the beautiful warmth of the Winchester Bedroom and Dining Ranges. Something for all lifestyles and tastes, traditional or more contemporary. Whatever, your dream home entails we are sure to have something to make it a step closer at the Furniture Barn.

Also at the Furniture Barn Accessories Store are thousands of lines of products to enhance your home. From fabulous handmade Persian and Afghanistan rugs at unbelievable prices to soft furnishings, kitchen, bakeware, art and designer led accessories.

The Furniture Barn Accessories Store is 10,000 sq feet containing all you need to complete your fabulous home.

The Furniture Barn Riverside, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7PT, Telephone: 01858 414180 www.furniture-barn.co.uk

One of many rugs at our Accessories Store

A section of the Country House Collection

The Winchester Dining Collection

Vintage Dining Collection

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LOWER BENEFIELd, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

GLATTON, CAMBRIdGESHIRE

A Superb Edge of Village House with a Contemporary Interior

Overlooking Rolling CountrysideOundle 3 Miles, Stamford 15 Miles,

Peterborough 17 Miles, Kettering 12 Miles *All distances are approximate

Porch, Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Study, Conservatory,

Breakfast Kitchen, Utility Room, Principal Bedroom with En suite Shower Room, 4 Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Double Carport, Landscaped Gardens

and Grounds.


Guide £995,000

A Quintessential Thatched Cottage, Listed Grade II, dating from the

17th CenturyPeterborough 12 miles

(London Kings Cross from 55 minutes), Stamford 18 miles, Oundle 10 miles,

Cambridge 28 miles *All distances are approximate

Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Library, Study, Cloakroom, Snug,

Dining Room, Breakfast Kitchen, Utility, Large Landing, Study 2, Shower Room, Principal Bedroom with Dressing Area,

En Suite Bathroom, 3 Further Bedrooms, Bathroom. Carport, Boiler Room, Stable with Stairs to a Studio and Store Room.

Beautiful Landscaped Gardens

Guide £795,000

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MEdBOURNE, LEICESTERSHIRE

A highly attractive stone village house, Listed Grade II*,

with landscaped gardens and paddock land

Market Harborough 7 miles (London St Pancras International)

Uppingham 7 miles *All distances are approximate

Entrance Porch, Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room Study, Breakfast Kitchen, Pantry,

Cloakroom, Boot Room/Laundry Room 5 Bedrooms, 2 Family Bathroom, Landscaped Gardens, Courtyard,

Greenhouse, Wood Store & Paddock.


Guide £975,000

GREAT EASTON, LEICESTERSHIRE

A spacious family house with secondary accommodation and indoor

swimming pool, set among mature landscaped gardens at the heart of

a conservation villageUppingham 6 miles,

Market Harborough 10 miles (St. Pancras International), Kettering 11 miles (St. Pancras International)

*All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Kitchen Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Principal Bedroom Suite, Guest

Suite, 2 further Bedrooms & Family Bathroom, Conservatory, Swimming Pool with Changing

Room, Self Contained Annexe with 4 Bedrooms, Kitchen and Sitting/Dining Room, Mature

Landscaped Gardens, Pergola, Summerhouse and Garaging.


Guide £795,000

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The third edition arising from the committed partnership between Hublot and Manchester United, Steven Hall took a trip to Manchester and the hallowed turf of Old Trafford to see the new Hublot, King Power being unveiled.

The King Power

Red Devil

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Featuring new technical details, and equipped with a new chronograph movement with two centre chrono hands providing better readability, the King Power Red Devil is a fine symbol of fusion and innovation, paying tribute to this most legendary of football clubs.

At 6 pm on 7 May 2011, the day before the match against Chelsea, the hallowed turf of Old Trafford - the scene of so many victories, so much excitement and effort - has been chosen by the Manchester United players, Sir Alex Ferguson and Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot, to host the presentation of the new King Power Red Devil to the international press.

In tribute to one of the world’s most famous football clubs, for which it has been Official Timekeeper since 2008, Hublot has developed a King Power equipped for the first time with a chronograph movement distinguished by two centre chrono hands. This makes for better readability - quicker and more efficient.

The wearer can keep track of both hands at a glance; the first indicates the seconds, and the other hand, specially developed for football, indicates the time elapsed out of the 45 mins in each half.

With a sapphire dial, the movement – here in an Aero Bang version - has also undergone new skeleton working, leaving it more open to reveal even more of the working parts of the watch and its fine mechanics. The topside retains only the material necessary for it to function. This is coated with black ruthenium for a beautiful overall effect of homogeneity, and clearer reading. Predominantly red, the minute track, a time counter at 9 o’clock and a date window at

4 o’clock round off the piece, stamped with the famous, slightly rebellious Red Devils emblem at 3 o’clock. In a nod to Old Trafford’s more than one hundred year-old turf, the focus of all attention, the watch indexes come in a natural grass-green colour, obtained using real blades of grass from Old Trafford, picked and preserved especially by the club’s groundsmen for the making of this limited series.

It took Hublot 6 months of development to stabilise the plant material and its original colour, including against UV and temperature differences. The freeze-dried blades of grass were inserted into the indexes through an all-new process, then coated with a special transparent lacquer to secure them permanently.

The King Power case – 48 mm in diameter, and here in micro-blasted black ceramic or in 18K King Gold - has been revamped. Its two push-buttons have been redesigned, and are now each protected by a little safety bar, which is completely built in either side of the crown. Moreover, in a final reference to the legendary club and bringing a last aesthetic touch to the piece, the black rubber strap has a red line in the centre, directly inspired by Manchester United’s graphic charter.

This limited edition is produced in 500 numbered pieces for the micro-blasted black ceramic version and in 250 pieces for the King Gold 18K version. Every watch is accompanied by a certificate guaranteeing its authenticity, signed personally by Sir Alex Ferguson.

Hublot • 31 New Bond Street, London W1 • Tel: 0203 214 9970 • www.hublot.com

Friends for lifeIndependent boarding and day school for boys and girls 10 to 18 - offering A Levels and the IB

Call for a prospectus or to arrange a visit 01572 758758 www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk

MAIDWELL HALL

Maidwell, Northamptonshire, NN6 9JG Tel 01604 [email protected] www.maidwellhall.co.uk

Boarding and Day School for Boys and Girls Aged 7-13

• Beauti ul rural setting • Small and cosy f• Outstandin facilities • Academic and sporting excellenceg

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LANGHAM, RUTLANd

A unique opportunity to acquire an award winning refurbished wing of a Grade II* Listed country house

Oakham 2 miles, Rutland Water 6 miles, A1 Great North Road 11 miles, Stamford 13 miles, Peterborough 27 miles (London Kings Cross), Nottingham 28 miles,

Cambridge 59 miles, * All distances are approximate

Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study, Breakfast Kitchen, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Principal Bedroom with Ensuite and Dressing Room, 3 Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Double Garage, Gardens.

Guide £895,000

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Leicester Grammar schooL in Great GLen

recognising potential developing excellencePupils at Leicester Grammar Senior and Junior Schools have now been at home in their surroundings in Great Glen since 2008. Officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen and HRH Prince Philip in December 2008, the £33 million project created the finest new independent school in the country and brought together the two

schools on one site for the first time. Independent, co-education can now be offered to girls and boys all the way from the age of 3 up to 18 in one convenient rural location.

Both schools benefit from a surrounding 75 acres of grass playing fields which include two all -weather floodlit hockey pitches,

five rugby pitches, two cricket pitches, eight hard tennis courts and netball courts. The indoor sports complex offers badminton, netball and basketball in the main hall, a well-equipped fitness suite/gymnasium, a dance studio and a 25 metre, six –lane heated swimming pool. Strong emphasis is placed on the benefits of sport and the schools offer a wide range of physical activities.

The main senior school building has a large library at its head, with a music recital room complete with recording studio, a drama studio and an assembly hall capable of seating an audience of up to 900 for concerts, plays and lectures.

Music plays a fundamental part within the school with a significant proportion of pupils receiving tuition in a variety of instruments and taking an active role in over 30 music groups.

There has never been a more exciting time for the two schools and having added first class teaching facilities to the existing outstanding teaching means that we can offer your children the very best start in life. Do come and visit us – and let us impress you.

LeIceSTeR GRaMMaR ScHOOL London Road, Great Glen. Le8 9FL. 0116 2591900 (senior school) 0116 2591950 (junior school) www.leicestergrammar.org.uk

The Stamford Endowed Schools guide and nurture boys and girls through their educational experience from age 2 to 18. Excellence and breadth are key ingredients within a framework of coeducational and single gender teaching.

Foundations for SuccessFor boys and girls, day and boardingt. 01780 750310 w. ses.lincs.sch.ukRegistered Charity No. 527618

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WESTON FAVELL, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

CRANSLEY, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

A recently constructed and contemporary styled home, finished

to impeccable standards and brimming with new technology and many

environmentally friendly features. Northampton town centre & trains 4.0 miles,

(London Euston) Motorway M1 Junction 15, 5 miles, Wellingborough 9.0 miles,

(London St Pancras International) Milton Keynes and trains 21 miles. * All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Kitchen / Family Room, Utility Room,

Gymnasium, Cloakroom, Cinema Room, Principal Bedroom with Dressing Room and

En Suite, Two further Bedrooms with En Suites, Two further Bedrooms, Bedroom Six / Cinema

Room, Study, Family Bathroom, Gardens, Double Garage and Parking

In all about 0.3 acres, (0.12 Ha)

Guide £865,000

An imaginative conversion of the former Pump House to Cransley Reservoir occupying a charming

rural setting.Kettering 3 miles (London St Pancras International)

A14 (A1/M1 Link) 0.5 miles, Market Harborough 12 miles, Northampton (London Euston) 13 miles.


Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Dining Hall, Kitchen,

Three / Four Bedrooms to include Guest Suite currently incorporating Living

Area and Study Area, Shower Room, Two En Suites, Landscaped Gardens and

Grounds, Detached Double Garage.


Guide £765,000

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ABINGTON PARK CRESCENT, NORTHAMPTON

A substantial and individual detached family home occupying a prominent position in a prime residential location enjoying views over Abington Park.

Northampton Railway Station (London Euston) 2 miles, M1 (Junction 15) 4 miles, Wellingborough Station (London St Pancras International) 10 miles, Milton Keynes 16 miles.* All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Garden Room, Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Galleried Landing, Four Double Bedrooms, Three En Suites, Further Shower Room and Separate WC,

Detached Double Garage, Additional Single Garage / Workshop, Cellar, Landscaped Gardens.

Guide £795,000

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The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II embodies all of the intense emotion a regatta arouses. By its impressive size, evocative power and sleek design, this unique regatta chronograph echoes directly the Maxi Yachts built to brave the oceans. The new version is the first Professional watch in the Oyster collection to be available in EVEROSE ROLESOR – an exclusive combination of the 904L steel superalloy and 18 ct EVEROSE gold.

SIGHTS ON THE HORIzON

Equipped with a programmable countdown with a mechanical memory, the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master II is an innovative and pioneering watchmaking complication, based on interaction between the movement and the bezel.

It allows the skipper to programme a regatta countdown sequence from 1 to 10 minutes. Once the countdown has been launched, the skipper can, if necessary, synchronize his chronograph to the official race countdown. Thanks to the Yacht-Master II, experienced sailors and yachting enthusiasts have at their disposal an efficient tool to assist in crossing the starting line at the very moment the horn sounds.

REGATTA MEETS WATCHMAKING TECHNOLOGY

With its numerous innovative watchmaking features, the Yacht-Master II model, launched in 2007, is the epitome of the brand’s creative force and technology. Its functions depend on a major innovation: the exclusive RING COMMAND bezel, designed and developed by Rolex. Rotatable through 90° and interacting with the movement, it serves to initialize and then lock the countdown programming.

The model’s 4160 movement, entirely designed and developed by Rolex, is fitted with a PARACHROM hairspring, 10 times more resistant to shocks and insensitive to magnetic fields. The countdown is operated by a column wheel and a vertical clutch. A number of microcomponents in this unique movement are produced by UV-LiGA – a new technology, entirely mastered in-house by Rolex, which enables the production of components whose fineness or geometry makes them impossible to manufacture by traditional means.

The Yacht-Master II’s case, stamped from a block of 904L steel extremely resistant to corrosion, offers all the qualities of waterproofness that have made the reputation of Oyster watches. Not least thanks to its TRIPLOCK winding crown, which screws down tightly against the case like the hatch of a submarine. The pink gold of the bezel and the bracelet’s centre links are 18 ct EVEROSE gold, an exclusive alloy developed by Rolex and manufactured in its own foundry. The blue CERACHROM bezel insert, virtually impervious to scratches, corrosion-resistant and nonfading, is also patented and manufactured by Rolex.

The excellent legibility of the Yacht-Master II’s dial demonstrates the constant attention to functionality in the Oyster Professional collection. The red countdown minute and seconds hands are readable at a glance against the graduations on the dial or bezel.

The bracelet, in 904L steel and 18 ct EVEROSE, is fitted with an EASYLINK 5 mm comfort extension link and an OYSTERLOCK clasp with a safety catch, two further Rolex innovations.

O Y S T E R P E R P E T U A L Y A C H T - M A S T E R I I

As the start draws near, the skipper’s pulse quickens. Already visualizing the action of the race, he manoeuvres as close as possible to the line.

The horn has sounded. The course is set. The Yacht-Master II forges ever forward, sailing towards new horizons.

Michael Jones Jeweller, One Gold Street, Northampton, NN1 1SA 01604 632 548 • www.michaeljonesjeweller.co.uk

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GRENdON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

CREATON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Quintessential stone and thatch farmhouse, listed as Grade II, with

mature gardens and stunning views over farmland.

Northampton 9 Miles (London Euston) Wellingborough 5 Miles

(London St Pancras International) Milton Keynes 20 Miles, M1 Junction 15.


Study, Drawing Room, Conservatory, Family Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Shower Room, Bathroom, Four

Double Bedrooms, Separate W.C, Family Bathroom, Outbuilding with planning

consent, Triple Timber Garage, Attractive Gardens and Grounds.


Guide £750,000

Substantial family home offering well presented living

accommodation to include guest accommodation / annexe.

Northampton 9 miles (London Euston) Wellingborough 12 miles

(London St Pancras International) Market Harborough 15 miles,

A14 (A1/M1 link) 7 miles. * All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Conservatory, Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Utility Room,

Two Cloakrooms, Guest Sitting Room, Office, Kitchenette to Annexe, Two Bathrooms,

Five Bedrooms, En Suite to Master Bedroom, Double Garage, Landscaped Gardens

and Grounds.


Guide £695,000

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HALLATON, LEICESTERSHIRE

A prominent Georgian village house Listed Grade II,

set in extensive mature landscaped gardens

Uppingham 6 miles Market Harborough 8 miles

(London St Pancras International) * All distances are approximate

Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room,

Kitchen Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Study Area, 5 Bedrooms,

2 Bathrooms Landscaped Gardens, Pond,

Vegetable Garden, Greenhouse, Potting Shed

Landscaped Gardens.


Guide £699,995

HOUGHTON ON THE HILL, LEICESTERSHIRE

An individually designed country property set within gardens and

grounds approaching 3 acresMarket Harborough 11 miles

(London St Pancras International) Leicester 7 miles (London St Pancras International)


Entrance Porch, Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Hall

Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Study

Principal Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom Three further Bedrooms

Family Bathroom Double Garage

Enclosed Gardens and Paddock Guide


Guide £660,000

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CREATON, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

dUSTON VILLAGE, NORTHAMPTON

Attractively positioned family home located to the edge of this sought after village offering well proportioned accommodation and

charming gardens. Northampton 9 miles (London Euston)

Wellingborough 12 miles (London St Pancras International) Market Harborough 15 miles,

A14 (A1 / M1 link) 7 miles. * All distances are approximate

Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Dining Room, Drawing Room, Family Room, Conservatory,

Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Study / Bedroom Six, Five further Bedrooms to include Master Suite with Dressing Room and En Suite Bathroom, Family Bathroom, Further Shower Room, Mature Gardens and Grounds,

Detached Double Garage.


Guide £695,000

Handsome early 19th Century house listed as Grade II set in lovely mature gardens to include outdoor

swimming pool. Northampton Railway Station

(London Euston 1 hour) 3 miles, M1 (Junctions 15 and 15a) 4 miles, Milton Keynes

(London Euston 45 minutes) 16 miles, Luton airport 31 miles.


Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Drawing Room, Family Room, Snug, Dining Room, Kitchen

/ Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Office, Five Double Bedrooms, En Suite to Master

Bedroom, Two Further Bathrooms, Two Attic Rooms to include Hobby Rooms / Den, Mature

Gardens and Grounds, Detached Double Garage, Courtyard, Outdoor Swimming Pool.


Guide £695,000

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BRIGSTOCK, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

An excellent stone house, arranged over three floors, with extensive,

well proportioned accommodation, sitting in gardens of about

half an acreKettering 8 miles

(London St Pancras International), Oundle 8 miles, Uppingham 13 miles,

Market Harborough 16 miles (London St Pancras International) * All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Sitting Room, Snug, Dining Room,Kitchen, Conservatory, Cloakroom,

Utility, Principal Bedroom SuiteGuest Bedroom Suite, 3 further Bedrooms, Study/Playroom, Family Bathroom, Shower Room,

Garaging, Gardens and Grounds


Guide: £650,000

BRUNTINGTHORPE, LEICESTERSHIRE

A well presented & spacious contemporary, village residence

built to a high specificationLutterworth 7 miles. Leicester 8 miles,

Market Harborough 10 miles * All distances are approximate

Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Breakfast Kitchen,

Utility Room, Cloakroom 4 Bedrooms

(1 with En suite Bathroom & Dressing Area) (2 with En suite Shower Rooms)

Garaging with room above Enclosed Gardens

Guide:£630,000

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The Knotweed ProblemJapanese Knotweed (Fallopia Japonica) was introduced into Britain by the Victorians as an ornamental plant. It was actually awarded a gold medal at a prestigious flower show. It was never pretty; however, and hid a sinister secret at that time. The 1907 edition of “The English Flower Garden” by John Murray referred to it as being “easier to plant than to get rid of in the garden”. The plant is now labelled by the International Union for the Conservation and Nature as one of the world’s 100 most invasive species and the Government estimates that it costs more than £150 million to control in the UK each year. It has now spread across the UK, particularly along watercourses, transport routes and waste ground.

Japanese Knotweed is a perennial plant - tall, vigorous and invasive. It is a member of the dock family with distinctive hollow bamboo like stems covered in purple specks, often reaching 3 metres in height. Leaves have a flattened base and pointed tip lying on arching stems in a zigzag pattern, ie, not directly opposite one another. The plant generally flowers around late August to early November with masses of small white flowers hanging in clusters from the join of the leaf with the stem.

The underground root system is thick and woody, sometimes extending down to almost the height of the plant above ground level and up to abut 7 metres or so from the base of the parent plant.

In the winter the leaves eventually die back to orange/brown covered woody stems. During the early spring Knotweed sends up new shoots red/purple in colour with rolled up leaves. The shoots grow with extreme rapidity in many cases and growth rates of around 2½ cm a day are common. Japanese Knotweed also produces significant levels of plant waste, as it decomposes only very slowly indeed. It has a tendency to grow in thick clumps, excluding and shading out native species and to the detriment of native wildlife.

Why is it a problem? The plant causes damage to buildings and hard surfaces. Greenhouse trials have shown that as little as 0.7 gm of root material can produce a new plant within 10 days. It has the capacity to penetrate through tarmac and concrete and there have been instances where the plant has even pushed up through ground floors of residential properties. It is very difficult to control and expensive if ignored. It smothers native plants, damages wildlife and spreads rapidly. Because of its regenerative properties and invasive habit, Japanese Knotweed is listed under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as a plant that is not to be planted or introduced into the wild. The Environmental Protection Act 1990 also lists it as controlled waste to be disposed of properly and not, for instance, deposited at a composting waste site.

Specific problems caused by Japanese Knotweed are damage to paving and tarmac areas, damage to archaeological sites, damage to river banks and flood defence structures, structural damage to buildings and other facilities/amenities, a reduction in biodiversity, obstructing visibility and access on roads and paths, increasing risks of flooding and reducing land values.

Banks and Building Societies, already nervous owing to the ongoing financial crisis, are turning down mortgage applications if Japanese Knotweed is deemed to threaten a property. A plant does not even have to be within the boundaries of the residential dwelling for which a mortgage is being applied. Knotweed is a serious problem that can cause significant damage to structures and does not respect boundaries.

To a degree the damage that the plant may cause to buildings is perhaps less understood than the effect of its presence upon a potential development site. The development site situation may in fact be less problematic in the long run if the plant can actually be removed, though this is by no means straightforward. There is no simple way to eradicate it as attempting to dig out the plants either by hand or by mechanical digger may make the situation worse, unless followed up by long term herbicide application. Cutting or pulling stems is not effective against large clumps and indiscriminate use of herbicides can cause harm to adjacent habitats/plants.

Japanese Knotweed is thus indeed a ‘knotty’ problem. There can be significant implications upon discovery both in terms of the legal situation and its perceived or actual affect upon buildings and habitats. There is no easy or straightforward answer to its control or eradication and the main message is to be vigilant and call for professional assistance if you are in any way concerned.

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‘The Green’ Common Agricultural PolicyThe World population reached 7 billion in 2011 and is predicted to rise to 10 billion in 90 years time¹. Whilst this seems a long way off and there will be many reforms of agricultural subsidies (including perhaps complete removal), between now and then the clear message is that the need for food and energy is steadily increasing; and success or failure to supply this need can make or break Governments.It is therefore puzzling that as the current round of CAP Reform discussions get underway, following the release of the EU Commission’s draft reform proposals on 12 October 2011, the underlying tone is for further land to be managed purely for environmental reasons. A backward step?

The key elements of the draft proposals are:

• Replacement of the Single Payment Scheme with a ‘Basic Payment Scheme’ with effect from 2014;

• Capping of direct payments dependant on scale of farming;

• Crop diversification – 3 crop rotations on arable land;

• Permanent Grassland – permanent grassland to remain permanent after 2014²;

• 7% of eligible land to be managed for environmental benefit³;

• Young Farmer Support

The main cause for concern is the “greening” effects of the proposals which principally include a minimum 3 crop arable rotation and an additional 7% of the land area being managed for environmental purposes.

The ability to manage land sustainably so that its productive capacity is maximised whilst ensuring that the environment is well managed and cared for is not for debate; it is a given. But is it really necessary for CAP funding to be subject to further ‘greening’ in order to make it palatable to

the electorate and the EU’s budget makers, when there is a clear need for greater levels of food and energy production?

Managers of UK farmland have to balance their role in both food and energy production. Short of embarking on a programme of land reclamation along our coasts, the land area we have is what we have; they are not creating anymore! Hardly surprising then that the UK land market continues to trade at strong levels; particularly as investors looking for alternatives see land as a considerably safer option than other investments.

The EU Commission will state that its role is to balance the needs of 27 member states, not just the needs of the UK. Whilst this is true, the principle objective of the continuing CAP discussions/negotiations must surely be the need to apply common sense to these draft proposals. ‘One size fits all’ may not be feasible and it will be for DEFRA and industry representatives from the UK, principally the NFU and CLA, to argue the case for a more balanced approach which recognises the need for greater food and energy security for an ever growing world population.

However, with a full-blown Eurozone crisis being played out as we write this article, clarity and stability will no doubt be required on the EU budget as a whole before any meaningful discussions can be had on the detail of the CAP.

¹ UN World Population Prospects, 2010 Revision

² Subject to a maximum of 5% of the declared area of permanent grassland as declared in 2014 being capable of conversion

³ 7% of the declared area in 2014 excluding permanent grassland

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The Future of PlanningIt is a very rare occurrence for planning to be so high profile, but in 2011 planning was regularly making the headlines of the national broadsheets and on the main news bulletins.And why was that, well significant changes were proposed which would potentially affect how the planning process was to be implemented. Since then the Localism Act has come into effect implements further legislative changes to the planning system including the much heralded abolition of the Regional Strategies and the introduction of Neighbourhood Plans.

More recently in 2012 the National Planning Policy Framework has been published which condenses over 1000 pages of policy guidance into less than 50 pages. The main emphasis of the framework is the presumption in favour of sustainable development although the statutory status of the development is still the starting point for decision making. Where a proposal for development is in accordance with the development plan then approving that proposal should be made without delay. Where a development plan is absent , silent or relevant policies are out of date planning permission should be granted unless there are identified adverse impacts which would outweigh the benefits or there are specific policies in the framework that indicate development should be restricted.

The onus is therefore on the Local Planning Authorities to have up to date Local Plans in place as soon as reasonably possible. Past experience suggests that any change to the system takes significant time and resources to implement. The 2004 Planning Act envisaged that all local planning authorities would have their Local Development

Frameworks in place by September 2007. To date it is estimated that as few as a one third of local planning authorities have an adopted Core Strategy. Many local authorities have been reluctant to progress the preparation of their Local Plans, as they did not know what form they will take although it is now likely that there will be a flurry of activity on this front.

However in the interim serious consideration should be given by all those with potential development opportunities as to whether there is merit in the submission of a planning application where a proposal ticks all the sustainable development criteria and particularly, in respect of residential development where the local planning authority may not be able to show a 5 year supply of deliverable housing sites, which is given added weight in the framework document..

As the plan led system will remain and the emphasis will be on local planning authorities to prepare their development plans, the well-known adage will apply even more than ever, ‘you have to be in it to win it’.

Sites will need to be promoted through the relevant planning documents to ensure that they are considered by local planning authorities. If the land is not promoted through this avenue, it will give the local planning authorities good grounds for refusing any planning application within the plan period, which could be as long as 15-20 years. It is therefore vital that we are aware of the sites you wish to promote so that we can protect your best interests.

The changes to the planning system will further increase the importance in adopting a clear and well thought through planning strategy when seeking to obtain planning permission or realise development potential. The role and involvement of the planning professional has never been more significant.

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Find out what a valuation could mean for you and your family

Gilding’s value 1000’s of items brought into the salerooms by members of the public.Simply contact us to make an appointment and our expert valuers will let you know what your items could be worth.

All part of the service. No charge.

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Giraud Riviere, a green

patinated bronze figure ‘Stella’,

modelled as a nude dancer,

on a marble plinth, signed and

marked ‘Etling Paris’, 64cms high

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