LONDON PROPERTY

HOUSE & HOME MAY 2019

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 A beautiful house right
next to Battersea Park.

1 5 3

3 2
Cambridge Road, Battersea SW11
A grand and imposing semi-detached period house with very high ceilings and wider Matt Smith looks forward to helping you.
than average rooms. With inter-leading reception rooms, a conservatory and pretty
matt.smith@knightfrank.com
garden. This house has planning permission for a loft and basement conversion.
020 3866 2930
• Feature fireplaces and other period features
• Spacious and bright kitchen
• Beautiful and easily accessible garden
• Approximately 3,315 sq ft

Guide price

£3,350,000
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 Beautiful townhouse with
views over Clapham Common.

1 5 3

3 2
Clapham Common North Side, Clapham SW4
A charming Georgian terrace house, offering generous family accommodation Rebecca Higgins looks forward to helping you.
arranged over five floors. Conveniently situated moments from Clapham Old
rebecca.higgins@knightfrank.com
Town which has an abundance of coffee and boutique shops.
020 8022 6116
• High ceilings and period features throughout
• Floor to ceiling windows
• Off street parking
• Approximately 3,065 sq ft

Guide price

£2,750,000
knightfrank.co.uk
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36
NEWS & VIEWS
10 Home Front. Jenny Knight
considers the shortage of
two-bedroom houses for
retirees
11 The Word. Robin Chatwin,
Head of Savills south west
London, reflects that,
despite market uncertainty,
the year has got off to a
good start
20 Heads-up. The Brexit effect
on construction, art on the
move at Battersea and a
new face at John D Wood
21 Word on the Street. Are
falling house prices in
London a good thing?
26 Thinking of moving –
expert advice from Move
IQ’s Phil Spencer
28 On Reflection. Patrick
Rampton, Director of
Rampton Baseley, considers
his agency’s distinctive
approach to selling ‘homes’
50 What’s On – the best things
to do around SOUTH
54 Money Matters. Duncan
Farmer considers the
positive effects of low
INSTA
GALLERY
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interest rates
on the property
market
33
75 Secret Agent. Chloe
Andrews of John D Woods &
Co Wimbledon revealed
87 Diary of an Estate
Agent. Felicity Blair of Roy
Brooks
HOME
8 SOUTH Loves. Our wish list
30 The Trend. Great outdoors
31 So SOUTH. Shining light
32 Inside Stories. Q&A with
interior designer Kim Harvey
34 JOINED+JOINTED – Creation
through collaboration
36 It’s Show Time – Grand
Designs Live
38 Growing
Concerns. Gardening and
gardens
39 Pick of the Paperbacks. Six
of the best
ON THE MARKET
10 VIP Location. Battersea’s
a top place to live, says
newspaper poll
This substantial Grade II listed, eight-bedroo
Georgian house has stunning views over
Clapham Common - from @knightfrank #hous
#property #interiors
Inside
41 EXCLUSIVE.
Four properties
set to impress
51 NEW HOMES. Tim
Banks, Octagon CEO,
explains the green spaces
around the developer’s new
homes are as important as
the exquisite interiors
56 South West London. A
grand Victorian home in the
Nightingale Triangle
57 Robert Holmes
Wimbledon. A handsome
Grade II-listed Victorian
house
61 Robert Holmes Coombe. A
wonderful opportunity for
development
70 Home Compare. On the up
74 South West London. A
spacious semi in Putney
and family home over three
floors in Barnes
86 South East London. A
substantial Georgian house
in Peckham Rye and an
elegant Victorian in Dulwich
Village
88 Lettings. An Edwardian
family home with loads of
m,
e
This five bedroom riverside apartment in
Waterside Point, Battersea is on the first floor
views of the Thames - from @johndwoodandco
#architecture #realestate #agent
MAY 2019
96
outdoor space, a garden
flat in Wimbledon and
an immaculate split level
apartment in Battersea
89 Luxe Lets. Two top lets in
Wimbledon Village and on
the Coombe Estate
90 Super Prime Let. An
impressive contemporary
home close to Wimbledon
Village
COUNTRY
92 A Grade II listed Georgian
property on the banks of the
Mole in Cobham
94 A split level house in a leafy
suburb near Woking
96 Luxury apartments in an
iconic building in Sussex
106 A stone-built period
property at the end
of a country lane in
Northamptonshire
FINALLY
108 Directory of South London
agents
113 Last Word. Alexandra
Masson, Associate Director
at John D Wood & Co
Southfields, has the final say
with
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LOVES...
SEEIT. SHOPIT. DOIT.

TROPICAL
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Made to measure in 80% polyester, 20% linen with
light filtering lining as standard, (also available with
optional blackout and thermal upgrades). Kentia
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LIGHTSOUT ANEWLEAF
Stylish lighting for the garden – or indoors. Festoon Cluster Lights feature five filament Make a statement in your bedroom with this striking
LED bulbs which hang at different lengths and come with a circular spacer (if required). king-sized palm leaf-shaped headboard. Hand-
They are battery powered so can be moved about with ease, £35. made from mango wood and hand-painted in a
www.gardentrading.co.uk grey/green finish. Palmette Headboard, £1,150.
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 FEATHERFLAIR
Glorious orange goose feathers give wow to a simple
matt white tripod base – a striking addition to any interior,
£85.
www.hurnandhurn.com

TAKING
SHAPES
Tom Raffield, returns to
Chelsea Flower Show’s
Main Avenue with Force of
Nature – an innovative new
collection of flowing steam
bent planters and screens
which take centre stage in
a striking courtyard-esque
space.
The eye-catching stand
will incorporate reused and
repurposed materials and
many of the elements in
the design are going to be
re-homed or adapted into
further projects after the
event.
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 HOMEFRONT
Retirees are being trapped in
big houses and prevented from
downsizing because of a drastic
shortage of two-bedroom
houses, new research shows,
says Jenny Knight
T
he lack of smaller houses makes
it harder for retired people to
trade down, especially as many
want to remain in a house, rather than
moving to a flat.
According to Responsible Life –
a provider of retirement solutions,
including estate planning, retirement
mortgages and lifetime mortgages –
the worst affected areas have more
than three four-bedroom houses for
every two-bedroom home.
London is one of the worst affected
areas, meaning that often an elderly
person or a retired couple remain
in a large house that would suit a
family, while the families are stuck in
accommodation that is too small for
their needs.
It is not only the shortage of two-
bedders that scuppers retirees
downsizing plans, but also the rates
of Stamp Duty which, when added to
removal costs, mean many potential
downsizers do the sums and think it
hardly worth trading down because
their nest egg will be whittled down by
all the expenses involved.
Retirees who still live in their family
home often have more bedrooms
than they need and long to downsize
to free up cash and slash the cost of
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living. However, once they factor in
the Stamp Duty payable on their new
property, the cost of moving, solicitor’s
fees, estate agent’s fees, added to
maybe new curtains and flooring or
any alternations needed to the new
home, a move starts to make much
less financial sense.
The north of England is home to
areas providing the most choice for
downsizers, with St Helens, Hull and
Sunderland topping the list of areas
where two-bed houses outnumber
four-beds. But few Londoners will be
prepared to move that far, unless they
have family links or close friends in the
north.
Steve Wilkie, Managing Director
of Responsible Life, says: “Retirees
consider downsizing to be one of the
easiest ways to release some cash in
retirement but many are confronted by
a crippling lack of options.
 “Across the country, there are
significantly fewer smaller houses for
sale and they are being fought over by
three groups of people — downsizers,
first-time buyers and those moving up
the ladder.
“This lack of supply feeds into
prices and unfortunately for many it’s
just not worth downsizing once the
cost of moving and Stamp Duty are
taken into account.”
Launched in 2010, Responsible
Life, has a nationwide
team of advisers and a
commitment to face-
to-face advice.
TROPHY
HOME
T
his exceptional 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom property
within a magnificent detached period house in
Sydenham Hill has a wonderful sense of grandeur
and elegance as soon as you enter the generous hallway.
Double doors lead on to the incredibly impressive
kitchen/reception room, with a wonderful ceiling height
and beautiful period features. The kitchen can be
separated from the grand reception room with sliding
doors, making it perfect for entertaining and family living.
Large windows overlook the communal gardens, which
can be accessed directly from the covered terrace,
which offers lovely further outdoor space.
Bedrooms are arranged over the ground and lower
ground floors – a fantastic master bedroom and en
suite bathroom, two further bedrooms and two further
bathrooms. Further bedrooms could be created from
the spacious reception room on the lower ground floor
and a dressing room on the ground floor. There is also
a useful study area and utility room on the ground floor.
The property is set behind secure gates and there’s
ample parking. The maisonette has been meticulously
refurbished and offers unparalled lateral space.
POA, Knight Frank 020 3815 9410
N
LOCATIO
I
n the recent Sunday Times annual Best Places to
Live in the UK our very own Battersea came in third
in the London section. The original ‘nappy valley’,
Battersea is perfectly family friendly with great schools
(it has the royal approval as Prince George attends
Thomas’s School), Battersea Park has a new pirate-
themed playground, good food outlets abound and
the development around Battersea Power Station
continues to add to the general buzz.
The listing points out that house prices in Battersea
have fallen by 10-20% since their 2014 peak and
transport links are set to improve. Maybe it’s now time
to home in on SW11?
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 THE OUTOF

WORD
TOWNBUY...

Robin Chatwin, Head of Savills

south west London, considers
that, despite market uncertainty,
the year has got off to a good start
£450,000

T
he first quarter of 2019 has seen some
interesting trends for the south west
London sales market. Compared to
this time last year, we’re up by around 40%
on both viewings and applicant levels which
suggests that people are motivated for their
onward move and keen to get on with things
and find their next home.
In our 10 offices across the region, the
market is busy at all levels and in particular,
we are noticing that there is demand at either
end of the scale in terms of presentation
and finish. We have seen a resurgence
in popularity of unmodernised properties
while there also continues to be demand
for best in class homes that are high quality
in every sense of the word. The appeal of
the unmodernised home is in the creative
control it provides a buyer to be able to
produce their dream home; many will be
thinking long-term and are willing to put in
the time and the finances to get the perfect
properties being bought by first-time buyers
and families upsizing who wanted to secure
the home they had fallen in love with. This
increase in sealed bids highlights that the
right property can and will demand a high
level of interest if priced correctly.
According to our latest prime index, prices
in south west London have experienced
slight falls of around 1.1 per cent over the
last year compared to nearly four per cent
across prime central London. Buyers coming
from more central locations in places such
as Fulham and Chelsea still account for a
significant proportion of local sales. Often
they’ll be looking for a family house close to
the golden formula of good schools, green
spaces and great transport links.
Despite market uncertainty, the
year has got off to a great start.
As the rest of the year plays
out, we expect to see
continued appetite
A stunning Grade II listed, four bedroom
home in the heart of Maresfield Village,
near Uckfield in Sussex, with period
features from the 17th Century. The
master bedroom has an en suite shower
room and there is also a family bathroom,
garden and cellar with off-street parking.
Downstairs there is a spacious dining
room with feature fireplace, a lounge with
inglenook fireplace and log burner and a
refitted and spacious kitchen.
Freeman Forman 01825 606008
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76 Landor Road, Clapham,
end result. Meanwhile there are others who for people wanting SW9 9PH
want a turn-key home simply because it’s to get on with
020 7326 4408
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BITES
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Only a couple of weeks ago we had an move house to
unmodernised family property that went to benefit from Where?
sealed bids and there are plenty of other low mortgage A few minutes walk from Clapham
similar examples from flats to larger houses, costs and North tube
often in the most desirable roads or positions. some great
This demonstrates another interesting trend opportunities What’s it like?
we are seeing with an increasing number coming onto An unassuming shopfront which hides
of properties going to sealed bids. In one the market. a wonderfully authentic and very rustic
week alone, we had six sealed bids on French boulangerie, full of mouth-
watering displays and sensational smells
And the food?
Their simple baguette is as good
as it gets but if you’re feeling
more adventurous, the spinach
and feta filo roll is absolutely Bryony Walters
delicious. You’ll be Lettings Manager
transported to France Sheraton Law
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 A beautiful house right
next to Battersea Park.

1 5 3

3 2
Cambridge Road, Battersea SW11
A grand and imposing semi-detached period house with very high ceilings and wider Matt Smith looks forward to helping you.
than average rooms. With inter-leading reception rooms, a conservatory and pretty
matt.smith@knightfrank.com
garden. This house has planning permission for a loft and basement conversion.
020 3866 2930
• Feature fireplaces and other period features
• Spacious and bright kitchen
• Beautiful and easily accessible garden
• Approximately 3,315 sq ft

Guide price

£3,350,000
knightfrank.co.uk
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 A beautiful Grade II listed
Italianate Victorian house.

1
7 8 6

2
2

Copse Hill, Wimbledon SW20

The house occupies an elevated position and is conveniently located for the Dominic Pasqua looks forward to helping you.
Village and Wimbledon Town with its fabulous train and tube links into central
wimbledon@knightfrank.com
London.
020 8022 1358
• Painstakingly restored home offering extensive accommodation
• Located in a tranquil and private setting with a beautiful garden
• Approximately 7,804 sq ft

Guide price
£4,995,000
knightfrank.co.uk
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 Trusted for generations
johndwood.co.uk

Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, John Archer Way SW18

We are delighted to market this spectacular three double bedroom apartment to rent in the unique Royal Victoria Patriotic Building.
Split over two floors the property has exceptional light and character. There is also plenty of storage and two allocated parking
spaces. The apartment is over 1,900 sq ft of loft style living space and situated in an enviable position close to Wandsworth
Common and walking distance to Clapham Junction. The property has been renovated to highest of standards. The Royal
Victoria Patriotic Building is steeped in history with exceptional period features and immaculate communal gardens.
£3,250 per month (fees apply) Wandsworth – 020 8871 3033

Jake Ramsden Shoeni Oates Alex Oppenheim Anntonia Redding

Sales - Wandsworth Lettings - Wandsworth Sales - Battersea Lettings - Battersea

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 Albert Palace Mansions, Lurline Gardens, Battersea, London, SW11
We are pleased to offer to the market this second floor flat in a popular mansion block close to Battersea Park.
Comprising two double bedrooms, a smaller third bedroom, open-plan kitchen and reception room and family
bathroom. Located close to national rail links and the amenities of Battersea. Energy rating D.
£2,600 per month (fees apply) Battersea - 020 7223 8848

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 Trusted for generations
johndwood.co.uk

Somerset Road, London, SW19

We are proud to present this newly refurbished spacious two bedroom apartment with stunning views of the world famous All England Lawn Tennis
Club. Spacious and airy two double bedroom apartment with one en suite and one communal bathroom. A well place balcony offers stunning
views of Wimbledon Park and the world renowned Wimbledon Tennis Club. This delightful property comes with allocated off-street parking.
£485 per week | £2,100 per month (fees apply) Southfields - 020 3151 7351

Alexandra Masson Hollie Stanley Warren Appleton Chloe Andrews

Sales - Southfields Lettings - Southfields Sales - Wimbledon Lettings - Wimbledon

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 Victory Road, London SW19
We are proud to present this lovely three bedroom family home. With an open plan eat-in kitchen overlooking the private garden through
crittall inspired doors. Another reception room at the front of the property offers more living space, the two double bedrooms on the first
floor have plenty of built-in storage as well as access to the family bathroom. On the second floor is where you will find the master bedroom
with a beautifully finished shower en­suite. This property offers both modern and characterful living and is an absolute must see.
£600 per week | £2,600 per month (fees apply) Wimbledon - 020 3151 5922

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 Properties
of the month

Park Terrace, Warriner Gardens, SW11

Exclusive collection of just 9 townhouses, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room,
4 bedrooms (3 en suite), family bathroom, utility room, garden, courtyard, 3 balconies,
257 sq m (2,768 sq ft), EPC=B

Guide £2.95 million | Freehold

Battersea Church Road, SW11

Open-plan kitchen/reception room, master bedroom with en suite, 3 further bedrooms,
2 further bathrooms, utility room, roof terrace, wrap around balcony, off-street parking
space, 157 sq m (1,686 sq ft), EPC=C

Guide £1.495 million | Leasehold Approximately 87 years remaining

Talk to us today

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Savills Battersea Park Savills Battersea Park Savills Northcote Road
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 Savills Northcote Road Savills Battersea Park
020 3428 2222 020 3402 1900

Vicarage Crescent, SW11

First floor, reception room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, separate W.C., balcony,
private parking, 106 sq m (1,143 sq ft), EPC=C

Guide £825,000 | Share of Freehold

Lavender Hill, SW11

Open-plan reception room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite),
71 sq m (765 sq ft), EPC=B

Guide £650,000 | Leasehold Approximately 119 years remaining

what can we do for you?

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 HEADS-UP
BREXITFEARS
The Federation of Master Builders has warned
that Brexit uncertainty has caused another drop in
construction output.
Sarah McMonagle, of the FMB, says: “The
construction industry is being seriously affected
by Brexit uncertainty as evidenced by two very
worrying sets of results for construction output in
the first quarter of 2019.
“Businesses have been waiting for politicians
to come to some resolution for far too long now,
and it’s time that this deadlock was broken. It’s
not surprising employers are finding it hard to plan
for the future, when we don’t even know when, or
indeed if, we’re leaving the EU.
McMonagle concluded: “Brexit uncertainty and
the construction skills shortage have created a
perfect storm in our industry. Around 9 per cent
of construction workers in the UK are from EU
countries, but we know from speaking to small

MUDSKIPPER
construction employers that many of these skilled
workers are starting to return, whether that’s
because of strengthening economies elsewhere, or
that they simply don’t feel welcome anymore.”

Artist James Capper will unveil his new large-scale mobile sculpture Mudskipper at Nine

NEWFACES
Susannah Bohan has joined John D Wood &
Co as a lettings negotiator at the Richmond
office to develop and expand her career.
She joined the property industry in 2015
at Farons Sutaria as a sales administrator
before going travelling for a year. Upon her
return, she worked for a new build property
consultancy and has now joined John D
Wood.
Elms in mid May.
It will be moored at the Battersea Power Station pier directly in front of the iconic
riverside building. The mobile sculpture will make special performances throughout May
and June, when it will travel down the River Thames and walk out of the water at low tide. 
Mudskipper can move across water and land on-shore through the use of two step-
type propulsion leg. It is inspired by early invertebrates, and echoes the brave leaps made
by those little critters into a new and unknown world.
Cllr Ravi Govindia, Leader of Wandsworth Council, said: “We’re excited to welcome
this interesting mix of engineering and art to the riverside at Nine Elms. This area of
Wandsworth is undergoing its own evolution from an industrial area into a new town
centre, so it is wonderful that we have co-commissioned this transformation of a fishing
boat into a walking sculpture. It will prove as fascinating to local residents as it will to people
visiting Battersea Power Station pier where it will be moored between performances.”

ASKALEXA
‘How much is my house worth, Alexa?’
potential home sellers can now ask and
thanks to Hunter’s estate agents who
have created a property valuation tool.
Alexa will ask a few basic questions
and then come up with a figure. The
Hunters property valuation ‘skill’ is the
first of its kind in the UK to be launched
on Amazon. The voice recognition
system gets more remarkable every day, but serious vendors will still be wise to put
the same question to local agents who have on the spot knowledge.

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 WORD ON
THE STREET

Are falling house prices in

London a good thing?

NOTTHEWORST
London comes eighth in the league table of the most expensive average house
DOMINIC PASQUA
prices out of 35 global cities. KNIGHT FRANK
According to a report by CBRE, Hong Kong remains the world’s most expensive
residential city.
WIMBLEDON
London’s housing market shows resilience and it remains an attractive long-term Prices have fallen
prospect, according to the CBRE Global Living report. After the downturn in 2009, throughout London
London’s house prices surpassed their pre-crisis level by early 2012. This growth since the Stamp Duty rises
was driven by the improving global and economic environment, which attracted in December 2014. The fall in
overseas investors back to London. values have more than compensated buyers for
The mortgage market became increasingly competitive with lower interest rates, the increase in the Stamp Duty, so the falls have
which drove demand. The strong recovery means that average property prices are made properties at all levels more affordable. In
now among the highest of the global cities featured in the report. London also has these confusing political times, the price falls have
the third highest prime property values, behind Hong Kong and Sydney. contributed greatly to create a market that is still
Our capital has a large and growing rental population, with private renters transacting reasonably well, especially for those
currently making up 28% of the London’s households. A combination of high up-sizing where the differential between the selling
demand and low stock has pushed rents to the fifth highest in the global city price and the buying price has been reduced. With
ranking and the average monthly rent in the city is now just under $2,400. the market either at or close to the
London is also set to receive a boost from some of the largest infrastructure bottom, now is an attractive time to buy.
projects in Europe. Crossrail will transect London from east to west and improve
the connectivity of many districts while reducing journey times.
Despite the recent decline in sales volumes and slowing price growth, the CBRE
predicts that London’s economy is predicted to remain strong and house prices
are likely to continue to rise, albeit at a slower pace compared with recent years.
ALEX OPPENHEIM
JOHN D WOOD & CO
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Having worked for

HOUSINGPOLICY John D Wood & Co in

Battersea for some
15 years I have seen prices rise
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Trust for London, an independent charitable and fall in equal measure! During
foundation, are recruiting a new housing panel to shape the capital’s housing policy. the 2008 recession those who
The Panel will be made up of groups including social housing tenants, homeless were able to buy have since
households, leaseholders, students, and private renters. The Panel will set its own seen the value of their property
agenda, which could include estate regeneration, the private rented sector, or students’ rise considerably, in some cases by over double.
experience of housing in the capital. With hindsight this was the buying opportunity
James Murray, Deputy Mayor for Housing & Residential Development, said: “The new of a lifetime. But even in a falling market London
London Housing Panel will help give organisations a formal way to feed their views into property prices remain high and are often quick to
our thinking at City Hall, and I look forward to it being up and running soon.” bounce back due to demand outstripping supply.
Pat Turnbull, Regional Delegate of London Tenants Federation said: “LTF is very pleased What is more important is to have sensible lending
that a voluntary and community sector housing forum, which we have lobbied for long to help those onto the market from which
and hard, will be established.  We hope this will be a significant opportunity for tenants, both buyers and sellers will benefit.
homeless organisations, equalities and other groups, to give voice to members of society
so often excluded in decision-making, to engage in the processes of developing and
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 AGLORIOUS12TH!
Sam Sproston is celebrating a personal landmark at Knight Frank Wandsworth
‘T
welve years!’ I am immensely proud
to have hit another milestone at this
amazing firm. I joined the Knight Frank
Wandsworth team in 2007, on the back of three
years working for another agent in St John’s
Wood and four years prior to that working in
Clapham Old Town. It was like coming home,
as it was coming home! I grew up on Westover
Road, just off Wandsworth Common and have
continued to live in the area.
The Knight Frank financial year came to
close on Friday the 29th of March. This year
the market was often difficult to predict but
on the whole, we advised correctly and got
a record number of clients moving home and
on to their next chapters. We are super proud
of our achievements but couldn’t have done it
without a great team here on Bellevue Road
and our amazing clients. So THANK YOU. We
have had a bit of luck along the way and also
felt unlucky at times, which is normal but it
seemed fair! We do love what we do and take
a great deal of pride in each sale. I personally
find it extremely rewarding to be able to tell the
story of the last sale to the next potential client.
I’ve now been in charge here for over six
years and the one just gone was our best yet.
Luke (Pender-Cudlip, my old boss) set some
solid foundations, and established a strong
foothold in the local market especially around
the common. As a result of these foundations,
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we have seen our turnover increase circa
75% and amazingly we are 17% up on last
year’s profit. A great result considering the
market conditions, which are generally being
described as the most challenging in a decade.
Whilst work is of the utmost importance,
I have also thoroughly enjoyed being a part
of the local business community and have
sat as chair of the Bellevue Road Traders
Association, alongside Olivier (Olivier’s Lounge)
for the last few years. Helping organise the
Bellevue Summer fair every year is immensely
satisfying and we have seen the event grow
and improve over the years. We are trying to
organise more Christmas events and boost
the profile of the road. Wandsworth Council
has been very supportive in our quest and I
think the new pavements they have installed
are a massive improvement.
There are some fabulous independent
shops along the road which we hope continue
to be successful and potentially attract more
traders to the community. It would be great to
think that one day we could have a butcher
and a baker again! It’s been amazing to see
how well Flotsam and Jetsam have done and
I’m confident there can be many more success
stories.
Another big focus for us is our charity work
and this year we have tried to diversify those
we support. It is important to me that we try
to promote those that are local and personal
to us, along with the official charities the firm
sponsors. Whilst we will continue to help the
Trinity Hospice we also found new friends
at Ickle Pickles Children’s charity and Paul’s
Cancer Support Centre. Last year I raised
money for the Rainbow Trust Children’s charity
by doing a skydive and every other year the
firm rallies together to raise money on our ‘Day
of Giving’. We will be launching details of this
year’s ‘Day of Giving’ shortly, so please do
ask us for the details of our chosen charities
should you like to support our efforts. In 2017
we raised just over £400,000 as a group.
Within the office, we have had some
changes too. We have welcomed Natasha
Edney and Michael Britt to the team and
said goodbye to Federica Monaco, who is
going to spend more time with her family and
Becky Manwaring has relocated back to the
Wimbledon Village office. Federica and Becky
built a loyal following in the community and I
have no doubt Natasha and Michael will do the
same.
I’m really looking forward to the year ahead
with all the work we are doing, not just selling
homes!’
We hope to share the journey with you all (you
can follow us on Instagram @SWagent.ss) and
of course, if you need any advice, I would be
delighted to help!
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Why should you get a property survey?
Y
ou probably don’t need me to tell
you this, but buying a home is a big
investment. So, my answer to ‘Should
you get a property survey?’ is always a quick
one. Yes – every single time! Read on for my
top reasons why.
No matter how picture-perfect something
looks from the outside, you don’t know what
could be lurking beneath the surface.
The only way to find out? A house survey.
If you’re still on the fence – perhaps I can
change your mind on that.
Your mortgage lender hasn’t done it for
you
Don’t fall into the trap many other homeowners
have. A mortgage valuation isn’t the same as
a property survey.
This process is all about looking after your
lender’s interests, ie if their loan is safe. It won’t
inform you of the structural stability of your
potential new home.
Not all issues are visible
You could be standing inside the most
stunning property in the world. It doesn’t mean
it’s without its problems.
From subsidence to damp, some issues
can’t be seen – or they can be easily covered
up. I’d recommend finding out before you part
with your cash!
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Thinking
of moving?
Could haggle on the asking price
If a property survey reveals a few inconvenient
truths for the seller, this could give you a bit of
wiggle room on the asking price.
You could use the findings to help you
negotiate the house price down.
Remember, though, you’ll still have to pay
for the cost of repairs.
Can save you money in the long-term
If don’t want to pay for the cost of a survey, do
you really want to pay for the cost of potential
repairs later on down the line? Spending now
could save you tomorrow.
Modern doesn’t mean problem-free
Don’t be fooled into thinking surveys are
reserved for old properties only. Some
structural issues don’t discriminate!
It’s a house not a home
It’s important not to let emotion cloud your
judgement.
A surveyor won’t be wondering which
bedroom will belong to whom, they’ll be
looking for issues that would affect you living
there. They’ll look at things in a way you can’t!
If you’re already describing it as your ‘dream
home’, a survey can help you know for sure if
it’s just that.
Move iQ is supporting the RICS (Royal
Take advice from
Property Expert
Phil Spencer
Institution of Chartered Surveyors) in an
effort to bring fairer standards to all hopeful
homeowners. This is a topic I feel very strongly
about!
Sellers might not know the answer
By law, estate agents and sellers are required
to answer a question about the property if
asked directly. But, what if they’re unaware of
the issues?
Here’s a tip from yours truly: find out before
it’s too late!
Connect with a surveyor today
Hopefully I’ve managed to convince you that
getting a survey is a good idea. This is one of
my most important tips for all home buyers!
The only thing to do now is find a surveyor.
Luckily, I might just be able to help you there.
My property advice site Move iQ is here to
help you on your journey, from start to finish.
We can connect you with an experienced,
licensed, local surveyor should you need
one. Everyone we work with offers a price
promise as well as peace of mind. Get your
property survey quote for free over on Move
iQ’s website.
Whether you’re buying, renting or moving, Phil
shares his property advice all in one place over
on www.moveiq.co.uk
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ONREFLECTION
Patrick Rampton Director of Rampton Baseley considers his agency’s
distinctive approach to selling ‘homes’
I
’m often asked about the secret of our
success (RB sold almost 40% of all houses
between the commons in 2018 – our nearest
competitor,14% according to Rightmove).
The answer is both simple and complicated.
Simple when you take the view that your
client’s (seller’s) needs always come first.
Complicated when you understand that, like
most markets, the internet is both driving an
increase in the number of competitors, and
commensurately, a ‘race to the bottom’.
In agency you can get ostensibly the same
product (ie someone to sell or let your property)
pretty much anywhere you like; however, it is
the service you receive and therefore the price
you achieve that will vary enormously.
A good agent will make the process – well
I won’t say fun – perhaps pain-free is better
– and he or she should get you considerably
more money.
Why, I hear you clamour?
Because they will put your needs before
their own.
That is the bottom-line, the be-all and end-
all of estate agency. The sine qua non.
Once that principle is set firmly as the
foundation stone for the business, the rest
follows.
Once you become known for being
knowledgeable, for offering exceptional
service, and for operating with the utmost
integrity, it makes competing with the agents
who have borrowed the ‘eBay’ business
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model relatively straightforward.
Because reputation is everything.
We are not selling “stuff”.
We are not even selling “houses”.
We are selling “homes” – almost always
someone’s most financially valuable
possession, and almost always their most
emotionally valuable possession.
We prefer the Christie’s or Sotheby’s
business model to that of eBay; ie one where
clients talk to informed and passionate experts.
Experts who really know their shit. They know
the market, they know the buying public, and
just as importantly, the buying public knows
them.
And trusts them.
Trusts them not to sell tat. Precisely because
they have their reputation to preserve and
build. They are in it for the long-term. And so
the client comes back again and again.
This is the secret to our success.
Meanwhile, the commodified internet
agencies and their desperate bricks and
mortar competitors are chasing short-term
business by positioning themselves as ‘the
cheapest’.
But pause a moment. Ponder awhile the
word “cheap”…
How do you do “cheap” agency?
Well what’s an agency’s biggest cost? It’s
our people.
The second biggest? The offices to house
those people.
Rampton Baselewy
Company Directors
Patrick Rampton and
Joel Baseley (right and
left) with Director Rupert
Nicholson (centre)
Our model demands that we attract (and
keep) the very best people. The very best
people command the very best salaries.
Simply put, our competitors don’t – spend
the money that is, or therefore have the best
people.
Their business model – by definition does
not allow for it.
Remember Malcolm Gladwell’s book
“Outliers, the story of success” (why do
American books always have a title and a sub-
title?).
It’s known for suggesting that to be
exceptional in the field you choose, you need
to have invested at least 10,000 hours.
I’ve probably done 35,000 hours, and not
one of our front-line team has done less than
10,000.
Moreover, they’ve done most of their hours
with us.
Last year was our best year ever. Nonsense,
during the Brexit hoo-ha? Yes, because when
times are tough, people will pay just that little
bit more to employ a 10,000 hour expert.
And this Spring is so far better than last.
The thing that has given me most pride is
that we have never lost a member of staff to a
rival agency. In eleven years: not a single one.
I can therefore claim, with some confidence,
that we have the best people in the business.
People who share the Rampton Baseley
DNA where the dominant gene is exceptional
service.
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 INSIDESTORIES
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What is the biggest source of design inspiration?
I might see something on the catwalk that inspires me – a
texture or a detail. Or I might see colours in nature that
look particularly beautiful together and there are so many
amazing details in historical interiors and architecture. If
you are open to it, inspiration is all around you. I designed
my last colour scheme based on a perfume bottle I saw in
duty free. I loved the colour combination and texture and
used that as my starting point.    I still love working with grey tones, but I think we’ll start
Maximalist or Minimalism?
I tend to go for a bit of a mix. I don’t like to over style
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What is your design essential?
I feel that careful space planning and scale is key to the
success of a project. It’s tempting to focus on aesthetics
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having the confidence to scale furniture up in large homes
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 CREATIONTHROUGHCOLLABORATION
Joined + Jointed founder Samuel Chan tells the story behind
the award-winning design collective, and just what it is that
gives their furniture lasting value
Joined + Jointed - what’s in a name?
We’re a collective of furniture designers and makers. Our
name describes the fact that we joined together to create
pieces that are well-designed, well-made, and accessibly
priced. To make furniture properly, you need joints; hence
Joined + Jointed.
Why did you start Joined + Jointed?
I launched Joined + Jointed in 2013 because I felt there
was a gap in the market. Much of the mid-price furniture
out there fall short in design and quality. As a furniture
designer with his own in-house manufacturing, I thought
we could offer something better. And we did - four
designs from our debut collection were awarded Design
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How do you decide on designers to collaborate
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Joined + Jointed designers are diverse in their ‘design
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Where are you based?
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You can also buy untreated woodchip
and mulch which can also provide ideal
habitat for females to lay their eggs in and
a food supply for the larvae.
Predators include magpies and
cats. Try and scare magpies away and
keep your own pets indoors during the
evenings when stag beetles are flying
and vulnerable.
Cover water butts and also provide an
access out of ponds for beetles such as
a small plank. If you see a dead-looking
beetle in water please take it out – they
often revive.
Finally don’t mow your lawn in large
areas during the period the beetles are
emerging. And educate your children not
to stamp on these beetles and kill them.
Visit www.stagbeetlemonitoring.org for
information and to register for this year’s
survey. You choose a local site and walk
it six times during June and July to report
any sightings.
create a small public park dedicated to physical and
mental wellbeing.
The garden promotes healthy living, with a green
open area for residents to draw people together.
It will be divided into a community space and a
contemplation area.
Meanwhile, Will Williams will bring the
Scandinavian idea of ‘lagom’ in The Viking Cruises
Lagom Garden to create a place to entertain.
As a tribute to people who have left gifts in their
wills to the charity, Cancer Research UK will team up
with Tom Simpson to create an area for pause and
reflection.
Other gardens will embrace sustainability. Designer
Tony Woods and Thames Water will highlight the
need to take care of our water resource. The Thames
Water Flourishing Future Garden will demonstrate
how gardeners can encourage biodiversity, reduce
water use and prevent flooding. Last year’s Best in
Show designer Matthew Childs will also highlight the
environmental benefits of getting a Smart Meter with
Smart Energy GB.
More exciting content is still to be announced
including details of the RHS Garden designed by
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge and Landscape
Architects Davies White.
The exclusive Preview Evening* held on Monday 1
July is the perfect opportunity for those wanting to
be one of the first to experience this year’s gardens.
For further information or to buy tickets, visit: www.
rhs.org.uk/hamptoncourt

As the weather improves we start to think about window boxes and

hanging baskets to brighten the exterior of our homes. This is a great
idea. Geraniums in particular are an easy way to get a good display with
a plant that is fairly resistant to drought. Herbs are another joy, especially
for people without a large garden. A pinch of fresh herbs make all the
difference to a meal. But remember that window boxes and hanging
baskets dry out quickly. When the hot weather is here try to water once a
day and in the case of hanging baskets, twice a day may be necessary.
There’s nothing more depressing that the sight of newly bought plants left
to die because people can’t be bothered to look after them.

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VIEWS
This fully renovated three bedroom property
has exceptional views over the river Thames
in what is considered one of the best
riverside development’s south of the river

A
t just under 1,600 square feet area, a tennis court, gym, sauna/steam
of living space the apartment room and 24-hour security together with
features three bedrooms, two a concierge service.
full bathrooms, a separate utility The Montevetro building was designed
room, an open-plan living room and by world renowned architect Richard
a contemporary open-plan kitchen. Rogers and became famous for being
There are wooden floors one of the first buildings
and underfloor heating to offer luxurious and
throughout, together with ‘Outstanding stylish apartment living
air cooling. There is a Miele
kitchen and appliances, views up and in a beautiful riverside
setting. The west-facing
with plenty of storage
space and custom built-in
down the river’ side of the building is
almost completely glazed.
wardrobes in all bedrooms. The name Montevetro is
With only three apartments per Italian for Glass Mountain, and there are
floor there is a sense of serene living outstanding views up and down the river.
throughout. Further benefits include a
private covered car parking space (a Montevetro Building, Battersea Church
second is available by way of separate Road, SW11, £2,050,000, John D Wood
negotiation), an outdoor children’s play 020 3151 0661

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CHARM
Located on this highly regarded road is
this quite exceptional family home.

T
he five bedroom house has three property with great views of the garden.
bath or shower rooms and is well There is also a very useful utility room on
situated for all the local amenities the ground floor with a downstairs WC,
of Southfields. situated conveniently
The District Line next to the kitchen.
Underground station
is close by, as well
‘The property is On the first floor
there are three
as the recreational very well presented bedrooms and a
facilities of Wimbledon family shower room;
Park itself. throughout’ the master bedroom
The property is has the benefit of an
very well presented en suite bathroom.
throughout and offers exceptional The second floor houses two double
character and charm. To the ground floor bedrooms and a further shower room
there is a double reception room, ideal for
entertaining, while the kitchen/breakfast Clonmore Street, Southfields, SW18,
room has a lovely feel at the rear of the £1,200,000 John D Wood 020 3151 0956

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 LOFTSTYLE
This stunning loft style penthouse has
four bedrooms, three bedrooms, two
reception rooms and is on the doorstep
of the famous Borough Market

T
he warehouse style penthouse Evans’ Granary, built on London’s South
apartment also has breathtaking Bank, incorporates the medieval remains
views of St Paul’s Cathedral, the of Winchester Palace; a designated
City skyline and the River Thames. Scheduled Ancient Monument right in
From inside this glorious home the the heart of the vibrant area of Borough.
eye-opening infrastructure and design Local hotspots include a vast choice
that flows through every room is visible. of entertainment venues. Within one
Sliding walls on the 5th floor offer flexible mile radius, there is the Tate Modern,
living space which can be completely Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the Old
open-plan or divided up into separate Vic Theatre, and the Royal Festival Hall. 
bedrooms.  With Borough Market on the doorstep
The internal ceiling heights are over 12 and the West End within easy reach, this
feet on the 5th floor and almost 11 feet on property is well-located for shopping in
the 6th floor. In addition, the capital. There are
the spectacular views a number of popular
can be enjoyed from ‘Sliding walls on restaurants and bars
the external terraces, located on Southbank.
which measure 1,300 the 5th floor offer The impressive French
square feet.
Other internal
flexible living space’ restaurant, Pont de
la Tour is only a short
features include a walk along the river.
private demised lift lobby with key Borough Market boasts an array of
access, private CCTV covering the eateries including Roast.
entrances, video controlled ground floor London Bridge has well-serviced
access, air conditioning and underfloor transport links with the national rail (direct
heating throughout and a fully integrated route to Gatwick airport), Jubilee and
audio visual system which controls TV, Northern Underground lines enabling
music, underfloor heating and lighting all easy access through the City of London,
from an iPhone or iPad. Canary Wharf (3 stops), as well as
In addition there are motorised remote connections to London City Airport.
controlled Venetian blinds throughout and
fully scene set controlled lighting. The Evans Granary Apartments, Stoney
penthouse comes with a share of the Street, SE1, £5,500,000, Knight Frank
freehold, currently 114 years, 11 months. 020 7768 0807

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GEORGIAN
MAGNIFICENCE
This elegant neo-Georgian 1920s’ house
is set in beautiful grounds of 1.5 acres
of the leafy Coombe Hill estate
T
he house, built on the site
of Coombe Warren Estate,
incorporates the original Grade II
listed orangery. It has been owned by the
same family for over 40 years.
Recently Soames House has been
sympathetically up-dated to provide a
combination of traditional grandeur and
contemporary élan. It is situated behind
a high wall and approached via a gated
carriage drive. The house has more than
12,500 square feet of accommodation,
ideal for a combination of family life and
entertaining with plenty of provision for
staff.
There are seven bedrooms, six
bathrooms, a reception hall and three main
reception rooms, as well as a kitchen/
family room. Upstairs there is a separate
living room/nursery
with a kitchen. There
is also a one bedroom ‘The house has
annexe flat.
The extensive more than 12,500
gardens include a
wild garden, gated square feet of
courtyard and
garage, together with
accommodation’
a heated swimming
pool and a substantial pool house.
On the ground floor, there are three
formal reception rooms, the drawing
room, originally the orangery to Coombe
Warren House designed by architect
George Devey, featuring a marble
fireplace and a Serlian window leading
to the rear gardens; the formal dining
room, with its stone fireplace and parquet
flooring; and the library, its walls lined with
bespoke bookshelves, overlooking the
‘Pope’s Garden’ to the side of the house.
There is also an octagonal sitting-room/
study and a spacious kitchen/breakfast/
family room featuring Miele appliances
and a Gaggengau double hob.
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The drawing-room, the single-storey
former orangery or ‘palm house’ which is
Grade II listed, is the only surviving part
of the late 19th century Coombe Warren
House, along with the garden walls. The
triple-aspect room is built in Queen Anne
style and features double-height walls
panelled in old pine, an open fireplace
with marble surround and a Serlian
window leading to a terrace and long
walk.
The seven principal bedrooms are
on the first and second floors including
a superbly-appointed master suite
comprising a bedroom with three sets
of French doors, each leading to a
balcony with views over the rear gardens,
a generous bath/shower room and a
separate dressing-room/study. A second
guest suite offers a
spacious bedroom,
elegant dressing
room and bath/
shower room.
There is also a
traditional ‘nursery’
or studio
comprising
room
a
fully-fitted kitchen
and a sunken sitting area. Further
accommodation is provided by a
contemporary pied-à-terre above the
four-car garage, with a double-height
reception room and private terrace,
a smart eat-in kitchen, wet room and
mezzanine bedroom.
John Galsworthy, the author of the
Forsyte Saga, spent his childhood in the
area and chose local locations for homes
owned by characters in the books.
Soames House, Coombe Hill, Coombe
Estate, KT2, £8,500,000, Robert Holmes
020 8131 9354
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RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW
Royal Hospital Chelsea
Tue 21 May-Sat 25 May
The grounds of the Royal Hospital come into
bloom for the annual Chelsea Flower Show,
which has taken place (apart from a few gaps
during the two world wars) for over 100 years
now. It’s the place to see cutting-edge garden
design, discover new plants and to take away
ideas from more than 500 exhibitors.
www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-
chelsea-flower-show
CHELSEA FRINGE
A nine-day festival encompassing a
wide selection of horticultural events
Until Sun 26 May
Matisse-inspired Bottle Garden Installation,
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Children from The Horniman Primary school
have planted bee-friendly plants to create a
Matisse-inspired recycled bottle garden in
collaboration with the Horniman Museum and
Gardens.
The Great Trees of London
Seek out London’s Greatest Trees – the
oldest, tallest, rarest, most loved, living
landmarks. Download a map of them all
online and find your nearest.
Thrive Selfie Trail, Battersea Park
As part of Thrive’s 40th birthday celebrations,
‘Garden Selfie’ is a trail around 4 gardens
at Battersea Park. Frames, designed by
Thrive gardeners around the theme of natural
creativity, encourage photos to be shared of
their experiences in the gardens.
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Words, Sun 26 May, 2pm
An exploration of endangered flora and fauna
in Britain through creative writing. Led by
Battersea poet, Hilaire.
Art Hut at Thrive, Sun 26 May 
Nature in paintings, prints and sculptures
inspired by Thrive gardens, seasons and the
wider local area, made by a range of ages
and various levels of experience from aspiring
to professional.
www.chelseafringe.com
FRANZ WEST
Tate Modern
Until Jun 2 2019
Franz West brought a punk aesthetic into
the pristine spaces of art galleries. His
abstract sculptures, furniture, collages and
large-scale works are direct, crude and
unpretentious.
www.tate.org.uk
MIGHTY HOOPLA
Rockwell Park, Herne Hill
Sat 8 Jun
London’s biggest pure pop festival and a
highlight of the LGBT+ summer calendar.
Chaka Khan headlines an impressive line-
up that includes legendary girl bands All
Saints and Bananarama, plus Liberty
X, Samantha Mumba, Jamelia and cult
Swedish pop artist Tove Lo.   ‘poured paintings’ (created by literally pouring
www.mightyhoopla.com
WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE
Various locations
Sat 8 Jun
The World Naked Bike Ride demonstrates
the vulnerability of cyclists on our roads and,
as many choose to ride in the buff, is also an
unfettered celebration of individuality of the
bare body.
www.wnbr.london
Victoria Hall - The Institute of Ismaili Studies © Anna Barclay
OPEN SQUARES WEEKEND
Various venues
Sat 8 Jun-Sun 9 Jun
More than 200 gardens are unlocking their
gates for a whole weekend to take part in
this annual event. The gardens take in all
sorts of spaces, from traditional squares to
roof terraces as well as gardens belonging to
historic buildings.
www.opensquares.org
SECRET RIVERS
Museum of London Docklands,
Canary Wharf
Fri 24 May-Sun 27 Oct
The Thames is only one of many rivers to run
through the capital. Along with visible ones
like the Lea and Wandle, there are also several
‘hidden’ rivers that flow underneath the city
streets. This fascinating exhibition at the
Museum of Docklands features items dredged
up from the various different waterways, plus
contemporary art inspired by the rivers. 
www.museumoflondon.org.uk
FRANK BOWLING
Tate Britain
May 31-Aug 28
Frank Bowling gets a much-deserved major
exhibition at Tate Britain. Londoners are in
for a treat with this show which includes
the artist’s stunning ‘map paintings’ and his
paint down a canvas). 
www.tate.org.uk
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 Set within a 1.4 acre plot
of mature landscaped

NEWHOMESUPDATE
grounds, Titlarks House,
a joint venture with
Kebbell Homes, offers
17,000 sq ft of lateral
living space, complete
with leisure suite and
swimming pool
Tim Banks, Octagon CEO, explains the green
spaces around the developer’s new homes are as
important as the exquisite interiors

M
ay is probably one of the put the finishing touches to the stunning roof garden of
most stunning months in the new showhouse at Bishops Row, Fulham. As well
England, with parks and as offering plenty of sheltered and secluded entertaining
gardens bursting with vibrant new growth, heady blossom space, the generously-proportioned roof space has far
scents and the promise of long, light-filled evenings. The reaching views up and down the Thames, and across
major garden festivals start this month too, where people stream to the bird-watching paradise of Barnes Wetlands.
go to get inspired for their own home turf. Photographs and further information on both properties
Our design team at Octagon will be visiting the Chelsea are on the Octagon website www.octagon.co.uk.
Flower Show first, as we like to keep abreast with all the When it comes to our Bespoke division, the gardens
latest horticultural trends. Every new Octagon property can be tailored to the owner’s own requirements and
has an individually designed, lavishly interests. We have had some rather
landscaped and planted garden in unusual requests over the years – one
place before we allow any visitors ‘Every new Octagon rather house-proud client had two
across the threshold. We believe our giant Pyrenean Mountain dogs – she
outdoor spaces should have as much property has an loved her pets, but not their muddy
attention and design flair as any of
our interiors. One could say we are individually designed, paws, so we devised an enclosed
dog exercise run around the entire
recreating Chelsea every month of the
year, be it in a garden, courtyard or on
lavishly landscaped perimeter of the garden. The pet fence
was virtually invisible amongst all the
a city rooftop. and planted garden’ landscaping. This kept the dogs safely
Two new contrasting examples of enclosed, enjoying the garden, but
our prolific planting are all ready and when they needed a nap, they could
waiting to be admired. The first on a very grand scale at retire through a large ‘dog door’ to the cosy underfloor
super mansion, Titlarks House in Sunningdale, Berkshire heated pet room located on the side of the house.
– which is set in 1.4 acres of south-facing grounds, where Octagon Bespoke designers relish the garden challenge
a deep paved terrace leads onto wide sweeping and as much as the house design itself, so actively encourage
gently contoured lawns, all elegantly framed by mature clients to think likewise, so they really do get the home
shrubs and trees. of their dreams. Browse www.octagonbespoke.co.uk to
For those seeking more urban surrounds, we have just get inspired.

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NEARTHE
THAMES
T
he Gateway by L&Q is a
contemporary collection of one and
two bedroom homes in Chiswick,
with Help to Buy available on selected
apartments.
The total of 79 new homes, and located
on the Western stretch of Chiswick
High Road, has a village feel with many
independent shops, restaurants and
cafés. It is a short walk from the River
Thames. Perhaps London’s most
picturesque waterside stretch, the Strand
on the Green sees local residents sailing
and paddle boarding.
Cathy Lloyd, sales director for L&Q’s
North Region, says: “This is L&Q’s first
major development for West London.
The Gateway marks a move into some
really prime locations in this area of the
capital for the organisation.
“With the average value of apartments
in the area growing by 26% over the
past five years, it’s clear demand is
strong, which in turn, is making homes
increasingly out of reach for many
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buyers. We will be launching Help-to-Buy
and Shared Ownership homes at The
Gateway to assist first time buyers, and,
working with the community to create
thriving, mixed tenure neighbourhoods
that local people can be proud of.”
Each with a private balcony, the new
homes centre around a landscaped
communal garden. Full-length windows
allow plenty of natural light into the
apartments. The majority of homes also
offer an allocated parking space in the
secure underground car park.
The Gateway is ideally located for Kew
Bridge Station, with regular direct trains
running into Waterloo taking less than 30
mins.
The first launch of homes will include
one bedroom apartments, with prices
from £460,000, and two bedroom
apartments, with prices starting from
£575,000. Help to Buy is available on all
homes under £600,000.
www.thegatewayw4.london
OASISFOR
DOWNSIZERS
Green Trees is a collection of 1 and 2-bedrooom
apartments, located less than a mile away from the
River Thames at Maidenhead.
All master bedrooms at Green Trees feature en
suite shower rooms, and fitted wardrobes are
installed in all bedrooms. Kitchens are equipped
with integrated Siemens appliances.
All two-bedroom apartments benefit from two
allocated parking spaces. Ground floor apartments
include terraces, whereas first-floor apartments
have balconies.
Cookham Station is two miles away. Maidenhead
Station, under three miles away, offers direct
services to London Paddington in 19 minutes. The
station is part of the Crossrail expansion project,
expected to be completed in 2019
There are abundant green spaces nearby,
including Kidwells Park, Grenfell Park and Braywick
Nature Centre
Green Trees, Maidenhead, from £380,000,
shanley@newgatecomms.com
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MONEY U
ndoubtedly, housing market activity has been significantly dampened as
Brexit uncertainty takes its toll, with Halifax pointing to mortgage approvals
around 40 per cent below pre-financial crisis levels. However, one might
question some of the lending done prior to the financial crisis, which it could be

MATTERS
argued was partly responsible for the crisis in the first instance. Since then, tighter
affordability criteria have been introduced, contributing to a healthier market all
round.
On the back of all this political upheaval, swap rates are up and down but
trending downwards since the start of the year, and lenders remain keen to
grab what business there is out there. A handful have responded with rate
cuts, with TSB, Halifax, NatWest, Barclays and Kensington reducing pricing on

T
o continue the 40-year theme, Mortgage residential and buy-to-let mortgages. This is good news for those borrowers
Strategy has published a table of interest who are brave enough to take the plunge, or who have simply had enough of
over the years, going back to 1979, when waiting and just want to get on with their lives.
the base rate was 17 per cent. By almost any GARETH LOWMAN, SPF PRIVATE CLIENTS
measure this was high. “Interest rates were very
stable in the UK during the 18th century, staying
put at between 4 and 5 per cent,” says Mortgage
Strategy. “Moving into the 19th century, there

370,000 40 points
was more volatility, with interest rates shifting
between 4 and 10 per cent. The first half of the
20th century was a similar picture, with rates
fluctuating between 5 and 10 per cent.” It was
not until 1992 that rates fell consistently below
ten per cent, a level that would be unthinkable to
today’s borrowers.
People bought their first The fall in gilt yields that points
home last year to stable, or possibly cheaper,
mortgages

T
he number of first-time buyers who climbed

NUMBERCRUNCHING
on to the property ladder was the highest
in 12 years according to UK Finance, the
umbrella body for banks and building societies.
There were 370,000 new first-time buyer

1.64% 100%
mortgages completed in 2018, which is 1.9
per cent more than in 2017. This is the highest
number of first-time buyer mortgages since
2006, when this figure stood at 402,800. The
£62 billion of new lending in the year was 4.9 per
cent more than in 2017. Jackie Bennett, director
The rate on First Direct’s Mortgages are being offered by
of mortgages at UK Finance cited government
two-year deal Lloyds, but there are catches
schemes such as Help to Buy for the boost.

BESTBUYMORTGAGES Fixed Rates

Reversionary Max. Exit
Lender Rate Until APR HLC ERC Product Fee Notes
Rate LTV Fee
2% / 1% until 30/06/2021. Mx £1m. Remortgage Only.
Halifax 1.43% 6/30/2021 4.24% 3.8% 60% n/a £1,499 -
10% overpayments p.a. without penalty Free valuation and Legals.
Digital Mortgages
3/2% until 30/06/2021. Min £350k. Max £2m
(Via Intermediaries 1.44% 6/30/2021 4.00% 3.8% 75% n/a £1200 Product Fee -
20% overpayments p.a. without penalty Purchase Only
Only)

5/5/4/3/2% until 31/05/2024. Mx £1m. Free valuation.

Barclays 1.83% 4/30/2024 4.24% 3.9% 60% n/a £999 Product Fee £80
10% overpayments p.a. without penalty Free Legals for remortgages

5/5/3/3/3% until 30/06/2029. Mx £2m. Free valuation.

Coventry BS 2.29% 6/30/2029 4.74% 3.2% 50% n/a £999 Product Fee £125
10% overpayments p.a. without penalty Free Legals for remortgages

Source: SPF Private Clients

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 GOODNEWS
Duncan Farmer considers the
positive effects of low interest
rates on the property market

D
espite the nervous atmosphere surrounding Brexit it seems
that interest rates are unlikely to go anywhere – and certainly
not up – in the next few months.
Ray Boulger, one of the most level-headed commentators in
the mortgage market, wrote in a recent blog that this, coupled
with a flat housing market, was good news for buyers.
His analysis was prompted by falls in gilt yields in late March. At
today’s close the ten-year gilt yield has fallen to the psychologically
important 1 per cent level, down 15 basis points over the last two days and now not only
at its lowest level for 18 months but also 40 basis points below its level a year ago,” he
wrote.
This fall will, he said, would be reflected in swap rates – the rate at which banks and
building societies lend to one another – and therefore lenders’ cost of fixed funds would
fall. “This is likely to result in further cuts (and or lower fees and bigger cashbacks) in
the cost of fixed-rate mortgages over the next few weeks, although of course Brexit
uncertainty looks like being with us for some time,” he wrote. 
Although he puts some of the fall down to Brexit, bond yields have fallen across
European markets and so there must be another factor.
“The announcement from the MPC of no change in Bank Rate in March was irrelevant
in this context because no one expected a change,” he wrote. “What did impact the
market however was the dovish announcement from the US Federal Reserve that it no
longer plans to increase rates this year and will slow its balance sheet reduction, ie reduce
the rate at which it unwinds quantitative easing.”
He added: “The number of residential property transactions fell 2.4 per cent last year
and I expect a slightly larger fall this year, although there was a marginal increase in the
first two months of this year.
“However, the latest movement in gilt yields reinforces the expectation of rates staying
low for some time and so, combined with property prices generally being flat, actual
affordability should remain good and probably improve slightly, although the stress test
imposed by the Bank of England’s financial policy committee means maximum loans
available from most lenders probably won’t increase.”

40YEARSON
I
t’s hard to predict where anyone will be in 40 years’ time, although bookmakers
believe that we may well be back in the EU far sooner. Some mortgage lenders
say that they are offering 40-year loans. The attraction for borrowers is that
the repayments would be lower than for a shorter deal, but the flip side is that
they will accrue far more interest over the term of the loan. If 40 years seems a
long time, in the 1990s Japanese borrowers were offered 100-year deals to be
paid off, ultimately, by their children and grandchildren.

Variable Rates
Rev. Max. Exit
Lender Rate Until APR HLC ERC Product Fee Notes
Rate LTV Fee

Tracker over base until 1.3% / 0.8% until 30/06/2021 Mx £1m

Halifax 1.38% 4.24% 3.8% 60% n/a £999 -
30/06/2021 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty Purchase Only

Tracker over base until 3% / 2% until 31/05/2021 Mx £1m. Free valuation.

Leeds BS 1.38% 5.69% 4.8% 75% n/a £999
31/05/2021 10% overpayments p.a. without penalty Free Legals for remortgages

Accord Mortgages (Via Tracker over base until Mx £500k.

1.99% 4.99% 4.8% 90% n/a None £995 -
Intermediaries Only) 31/07/2021 Free Valuation.

Variable rate for term Mx £2m. Free Valuation.

Coventry BS 1.95% n/a 2.0% 50% n/a None £999 Product Fee £125
(not linked to Base Rate) Free legals for remortgages.

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 GRANDVICTORIAN
Located on the favoured south side of the gorgeous
Nightingale Square, this grand Victorian house has been
completely refurbished and extended in painstaking detail
T
he result is a contemporary family home of breath-
taking quality, offering five bedrooms (including
a superb master suite), a spectacular extended
kitchen and a sunny and secluded south-facing garden.
The prestigious address in this beautiful garden square
is close to transport links at Wandsworth Common,
Balham and Clapham South, as well as the many
excellent local schools.
The three-storey house is one of a handful built wider
than their counterparts on the north side. And when you
see the superb flexible living space on offer here, this
width is very apparent. The front reception room can
be used as a self-contained entertaining space, or the
huge glazed doors can be opened into the spectacular
kitchen/family room behind to create an open-plan
ground floor. Solid oak flooring, which has been fitted on
every level. The kitchen/family room has been designed
in zones – with a cooking area, two eating areas and an
informal ‘library’ with huge swathes of fitted bookshelves.
The kitchen is by Italian company Tisettanta, with Carrara
Marble Worktops and Miele appliances.
There are three sets of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
providing access to the garden. Here, the composite
decking has been selected to closely match the interior
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flooring – creating an easy flow between outside and
in. The garden has been beautifully designed and,
because of the property’s position in the square, offers
uninterrupted southerly views. With no houses directly
behind, it offers the maximum seclusion. Completing the
ground floor, there is a downstairs WC and utility room.
Upstairs the master suite, with its sumptuous bathroom
and Italian wardrobes, is arranged over the rear of the
house. To the front, a guest bedroom offers views of the
garden square, with an adjacent shower room. Across
the top floor, three generous sized bedrooms share the
family bathroom.
The house has been entirely remodelled from top
to bottom, having been stripped back to the original
brickwork and works have included complete re-wiring,
re-plumbing, new internal walls and ceilings, new
windows and new roof.
The houses in Nightingale Square surround a private
garden, surrounded with high iron railings, for the
exclusive use of residents of the square, who can also
use it for private functions.
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£1,625,000 John Thorogood 020 7228 7474
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 GRADE II LISTED
T
his handsome Grade II-listed
Victorian house has generous and
versatile accommodation including
six bedrooms, seven bathrooms and
three dressing rooms, plus a staff flat
and a 90 foot south facing garden.
The elegant family house is set back
and screened from the road behind
electronically operated gates and
is located very close to Wimbledon
Common and the Village. The entrance
hall has a black and white ‘chessboard’
marble tiled floor and an elegant
staircase. The marble flooring continues
into the dining-room. There is also a
separate study with black and white
marble flooring. Double doors lead from
the hallway to the main sitting room
which overlooks and leads to the terrace
and garden.
The Mark Wilkinson kitchen has
two main island hubs with marble
surfaces and an oak breakfast bar.
Appliances include Gaggenau wine
fridges, two Sub Zero fridges and a
dishwasher. Limestone flooring with
underfloor heating throughout leads
into the conservatory with French doors
opening onto garden. Through the boot
room a ‘back’ staircase leads to a self-
contained one bedroom annexe with a
separate entrance. Another staircase
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The Wimbledon Village specialists with over 30
leads down to the basement where the years of experience, and substantial knowledge
plant room, laundry, larder, TV room and of the South London property market, providing
wine cellar are located. a friendly, flexible service to clients in order to
Upstairs, the master suite occupies
most of the first floor and overlooks the
make moving home a positive experience.
rear garden – it has two dressing rooms
and two en suite bathrooms. Also on this Robert Holmes & Company has earned its
floor there is a guest suite with a small reputation by providing a bespoke approach to
dressing room and en suite bathroom. estate agency, offering clients an independent
On the second floor there are
and distinctly personal service tailored to
four generous double bedrooms, all
with fitted wardrobes and en suite individual requirements.
bathrooms. Another staircase leads up
to an attic room which would make a fun Specialising in the sale and letting of high
playroom with plenty of eaves storage. calibre residential property primarily within
The house has many period features Wimbledon, Coombe and the surrounding areas.
including high ceilings, sash windows,
fireplaces and plaster mouldings.
The south facing rear garden is largely
laid to lawn and features an attractive
York stone terrace with generous
barbecue area. To the front of the
Recently sold...
property there is a gated York stone
driveway with extensive parking, plus
two garages. The house is screened
from Copse Hill by a hedge-lined
boundary wall and railings.
Tower House Wimbledon, SW20,
£4,995,000, Robert Holmes 020 8947
9833
Wimbledon £3,150,000
Wimbledon Village
020 8947 9833
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 Wimbledon Village £4,950,000
A handsome early Victorian house in the heart of the Village with generously proportioned and versatile accommodation and beautifully
laid out gardens designed by Arabella Lennox-Boyd
2 reception rooms • study • bespoke kitchen • family room • gym • au-pair bedsit • master bedroom with e/s bathroom and dressing
room • 4 further bedrooms • 2 further bath/shower rooms • garage & gated drive • potential for loft conversation (stpp) • ER/E

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Wimbledon POA
A beautifully presented house tucked away in a small and exclusive courtyard setting adjacent to Wimbledon Common within a few
minutes’ walk of Cannizaro Park and the Village
3 open plan reception rooms • custom-built kitchen • dining/sitting room • master bedroom with dressing room and beautifully
appointed bathroom • guest bedroom with e/s shower room • 2 further double bedrooms • 3rd luxuriously appointed shower room •
lovely secluded garden with summer house/office • double garage & OSP • ER/D

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 Wimbledon Village £6,200,000 Wimbledon £5,250,000
Light and airy in the heart of the Village moments from the Common Modernised and secluded with views of St Mary’s Church and the Green
3 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • 7 bedrooms • 5 bath/shower rooms • dressing 3 reception rooms • study • kitchen/family room • gym • 5 double bedrooms • 4 bath/
room, top floor kitchen • loft storage • garden with heated swimming pool • OSP • ER/D shower rooms • wine cellar • southerly garden • triple garage & OSP • ER/E

Wimbledon £4,500,000 Wimbledon Village £2,950,000

With extensive, versatile accommodation and a 168’ garden A wing of a period mansion with scope for alteration and extension (stpp)
Drawing room • dining room • study • kitchen/family room • cellar rooms • 9/10 bedrooms 2 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast room • conservatory • 5 bedrooms • 3 bath/shower
• playroom/bedroom 10 • 9 bath/shower rooms (5 e/s) • driveway parking • ER/F rooms • 3 cellar store rooms • mature gardens • garage & OSP • ER/E

Wimbledon Common £4,195,000 Wimbledon £3,350,000

Set in a small gated development adjacent to the Royal Wimbledon Golf Course With views over the Royal Wimbledon golf course and Cannizaro Park
Double drawing room • dining room • study • conservatory • kitchen/dining room • wine cellar 2 reception rooms • kitchen/breakfast/family room • study • 5 double bedrooms • 3 bath/
• 6 bedrooms • 5 bath/showers & sauna • south facing garden • double garage & OSP • ER/C shower rooms • 96’ garden • garage & OSP • planning for extensions • ER/E

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 ENDLESS
OPPORTUNITIES
A
wonderful opportunity for a
frustrated builder or a buyer with
imagination and the itch to get
involved in a project by purchasing an
existing house on a generously sized
plot with planning permission in place
for two detached houses, backing
onto Richmond Park and located on a
popular road.
Depending on the buyers
requirements there is also an
opportunity to create one substantial
and delightful house on the plot. It
might even be possible to add a third
house to the current planning outline,
which would make the plot an ideal
purchase for a builder or someone
with the drive to provide an extra two
houses and to make a profit on the
venture.
Currently each of the two properties,
which have planning permission, can
have a reception room, an open plan
kitchen/dining/living room and a study.
CGI images of suggested development
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The Coombe and Kingston Hill specialists where
we have over 125 years of collective experience
There is also consent for a master within the area bringing together substantial local
bedroom with a balcony overlooking knowledge of the South London property market
the garden and an en suite bathroom, providing a friendly, flexible service to clients in
with four or five extra bedrooms plus order to achieve a positive moving experience.
four more bathrooms. The houses will
be completed with a utility room and
Robert Holmes & Company is a private company
separate larder, with a garage and off-
street parking facilities. which has long been established as the number one
The vendor has added the following residential property specialist within the area and
calculation to help potential buyers prides itself on the longevity of its staff.
calculate the scope of the project: CIL
calculation as advised by the vendor: Guy Leaning has worked within the area since 1989
Existing m2 - 535m2 and he and his team specialise in the sale and letting
Consented - 960m2 (490 + 470)
of some of the finest homes within the area.
Difference = 425m2
x £35m2 to MoL = £14,875
x zone 1 @ £210m2 to RBK = £89,250
Recently sold...
projected total - £104,125
The Russetts, Kingston Hill, Kingston
Upon Thames, KT2, £3,250,000
Freehold, Robert Holmes 020 8947
1100
Coombe Hill £8,950,000
Coombe
020 8947 1100
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 Coombe Hill £4,950,000
One of the finest large family houses in the whole of the Coombe Estate. Perfectly positioned on a gated private road,
Vincent House is a magnificent, recently built 6 bedroom house with superb entertaining space and only a few minutes
stroll to Royal Richmond Park.

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Coombe Hill £8,500,000

A magnificent neo-Georgian 1920’s residence built on the site of Coombe Warren House incorporating the original Grade II
listed orangery. Set within beautiful sculptured grounds of 1.5 acres on the leafy private Coombe Hill Estate, 7 Bedrooms,
5 Reception Rooms, 6 Bathrooms, Triple Garage, Secondary Accommodation, Pool House, overall 12,535 Approx Sq Ft

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 Richmond Park £5,000,000  Coombe£3,950,000
Adjoining Richmond Park with wonderful views and access to acres of recreational Set behind its own handsome gates, this impressive 7 bedroom double fronted Georgian
facilities, this superb brand new home has 5 Bedrooms with three bathroom suites, a style residence is well positioned in a quiet gated development in the exclusive Coombe
wonderful garden aspect Kitchen /family room and sitting room. Hill Estate.

West Wimbledon £1,895,000 Coombe£1,495,000

A charming 5 bedroom family house in immaculate order on a quiet cul de sac near A bright and good sized property that is set on the slopes of Coombe in a private road that
excellent state and independent schools. adjoins the Coombe Wood golf course. With accommodation arranged over three floors
there is excellent space for the family.

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Wimbledon £5,750 pcm Wimbledon Village £5,200 pcm

This large, traditional family home with private gated driveway is very well located for the town A spacious and elegant apartment occupying the entire first floor of this most attractive
centre and only a short walk to the Village. With a fabulous garden, utility room, conservatory period building overlooking the Common. Benefits a Garage and off- street parking.
and plenty of storage space. Freshly painted and with new carpets throughout. ER/E Available immediately (Long/Short Let) ER/D

Wimbledon £3,700 pcm Wimbledon Village £2,200 pcm

Stunning, split level four-bedroom apartment refurbished to an exacting standard Fabulous light and airy two bed/two bathroom raised ground floor apartment with two
throughout. With off-street parking, beautiful communal garden and far reaching views balconies overlooking communal gardens. This well-proportioned property is located in a
this property is a short walk to the town centre and the Village. ER/E quiet road within a few minutes’ walk of the town centre. ER/D

Wimbledon Village £1,900 pcm Wimbledon Village £1,775 pcm

A charming period two-bedroom terraced cottage conveniently located in the heart of the A spacious one-bedroom apartment occupying the First Floor of this beautiful period
Village within easy reach of the Common and the town centre. Offered unfurnished. ER/C building in the heart of Wimbledon Village within easy walking distance to all amenities
and transport links. ER/C

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 Kyrle Road £1,425,000
An immaculately presented property, positioned on the southern side
of this popular residential street, measuring approximately 1938 sq
ft. The house has been extended on the top floor into the loft space
and on the ground floor to the rear of the original building. Stylishly
decorated throughout, the property has good Victorian proportions
and an excellent feeling of light and space.
Three double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen breakfast
room • Study • Family bathroom • South facing garden • Cellar/
utility room

Acris Street £1,250,000

This attractive five-bedroom Victorian family home is presented
in good decorative order, with a great sense of light and space
throughout. The property is arranged over three floors and measures
approximately 1960 sq ft.
Five double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen dining
room • Two family bathrooms • En suite shower room • Garden •
Cellar

£240 inc VAT

for the tenancy
agreement
and £42 inc
VAT per person
referencing fee

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ON WHITE

RAMPTON 30 Bellevue Road, London, SW17 7EF

T 020 3846 0999 E wandsworthsales@ramptonbaseley.com

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Taybridge Road £895 per week
This beautiful four bedroom property is ideally positioned on this

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sought after residential street between the commons. The interior is
bright and spacious and retains lots of its original features. The house
has been extended on the ground floor to the rear of the original
building and to the second floor into both loft spaces.
Four double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen dining
room • Family bathroom • Cellar • Garden • Unfurnished

Mandrake Road £830 per week

A stunning five bedroom house ideally located on this quiet residential
street close to the open spaces of Wandsworth Common and less
than 10 minutes’ walk from Tooting Bec Underground station. This end
of terrace Victorian property is wider than average and is beautifully
presented throughout, comprising double reception room with wood
floors, fully extended kitchen/breakfast room with plenty of space for
dining and doors opening onto a paved garden.
Five double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen breakfast
room • Bathroom • Garden • Unfurnished • Available in May

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 GRAND
PROPORTIONS
A superb opportunity to acquire this five-
bedroom family house with a substantial
garden measuring approximately 80 ft

T
he property has been beautifully The master bedroom can be found
finished and has an excellent sense towards the front, on the first floor and
of light and space throughout, with benefits from a walk-through wardrobe
grand proportions in all the principal and luxurious en suite bathroom, with
rooms. a stand-alone bath and walk in shower.
An elegant double reception room can An additional double bedroom, with en
be found on the ground floor toward the suite shower room can also be found on
front of the property. The reception room the first-floor level. Three further double
boasts a large square bay window, feature bedrooms and a family bathroom are
fireplace and built in arranged over the
cabinetry with the upper level with
rear of the reception The garden offers additional storage
room leading into an available in the eaves.
impressive kitchen/ a tranquil space, This attractive
dining room. The
kitchen itself has been
with a real sense of property
located
is
for
well
the
tastefully finished with privacy open spaces
white gloss wall and of Wandsworth
base units, integrated Common. The
appliances and amenities and more
granite worksurfaces. Skylights flood the extensive shopping is available at The
room with an abundance of natural light Southside Centre and transport links
and large concertina doors open at the are good with Wandsworth Town and
rear of the kitchen onto an immaculate Clapham Junction stations nearby,
landscaped garden. providing services to Victoria and
The garden offers a tranquil space, Waterloo.
with a real sense of privacy and has been
thoughtfully arranged with a separate Earlsfield Road, SW18 £1,545,000,
space at the rear, currently used as a Freehold, Rampton Baseley 020 3846
play area. There is also a downstairs 0999
cloakroom and a cellar, which runs under
the entrance hall and offers extra storage
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 I AM HAPPY
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A beautifully presented Edwardian house in Cedars Road,
overlooking Barnes Common and close to Barnes Village.
There’s spacious open plan family living over the two lower 370
floors with two bedrooms and family bathroom on the upper Old York Road
floor and a superb and spacious bedroom with bathroom en
suite in the loft extension.
SW18 1SP
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This substantial, five-bedroom early Victorian terraced house, has just been entirely renovated to an exceptional standard, creating the perfect family home. Enter
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Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land
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 LITTLE
CHELSEA
In the heart of Little Chelsea and close to Barnes
Primary School, this four-bedroom house has been
refurbished to a high standard and is arranged
over three floors, providing lateral ground floor
accommodation and well-proportioned bedroom
space. 
The ground floor offers an open-plan double
reception room, kitchen, family/dining room and
cloakroom with underfloor heating. The open-
plan reception room is laid with wooden flooring
and fitted with built-in shelving units. The modern

CHARACTER
kitchen, fitted with wall and base level units and
Miele and Siemens integrated appliances, flows
through to the family/dining area with a glazed roof

FEATURES
and bi-folding doors leading out to a south-facing
walled garden.
On the first floor there are three double bedrooms,
one en suite bathroom and a family bathroom.
On the second floor there is a spacious master
bedroom suite with good ceiling height and ample
This light and spacious five double bedroom semi-detached family home is located on eaves storage.
this highly popular residential road in Lower West Putney. It has three reception rooms Little Chelsea has an eclectic range of shops,
and three bathrooms. restaurants and pubs as well as a Sainsbury’s
The house is well presented throughout, successfully combining contemporary and Local. Barnes village, also boasts a large selection
character features and has been sympathetically extended on the ground floor to create of pubs, shops and restaurants, as well as Barnes
a spacious kitchen through to the family/dining area which overlooks, and has direct Green and duck pond and the Olympic Cinema.
access to, the mature private south-easterly facing garden. There is also the added
benefit of a boot room to the side. Westfields Avenue, Barnes, SW13, £1.375m,
The Victorian house has an entrance hallway and a double reception room leading to Savills 020 8939 6900
the kitchen. There is a downstairs cloakroom and a cellar.
To the front of the house there is provision of off-street parking for one car. The house is
in the catchment area for numerous highly regarded primary schools, and within walking
distance of the open spaces of Putney Common, the beautiful River Thames embankment
and the many fashionable shops and restaurants of the Lower Richmond Road.

Erpingham Road, Putney, SW15, £2,275,000, Warren 020 8780 1100

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 Name 
Chloe Andrews
Estate Agent 
John D Wood & Co Wimbledon
Position
Lettings Manager

Where do you live? 

GEORGIAN
Weybridge
What and where was your first London home? 
I am yet to buy my first London home, however it would ideally be in

GLORY
Wimbledon Village. I love the location and lifestyle
Favourite open space in London? 
Has to be Richmond Park. Such a beautiful space and I love to watch
the deer roaming around!

T
What do you consider your greatest achievement?  his beautiful five bedroom Georgian family home on
Being top earning negotiator for Quarter 1 two years in a row the Ridgway would be ideal for families looking to rent
in Wimbledon Village, particularly those who want to be
Tell us something that would surprise people about you.
close to the prestigious Kings College School.
I am a massive comic book fan! 
This wonderfully positioned house has five double bedrooms,
Aside from property what’s your most expensive purchase? including a master bedroom with a stunning en suite. There
My most expensive purchase is a vintage leather jacket...I still love it! are two more contemporary and immaculately presented
bathrooms, a large reception room and a spacious eat-in
Favourite book, film or album?  kitchen with direct access to the private garden laid to lawn
The Avengers Endgame is my favourite film right now with a patio.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?  The kitchen, which is situated on the lower ground floor,
I really wanted to be an actress has underfloor heating and a large breakfast bar and has a
contemporary finish.
What three things would take to a desert island?  The house also has parking for three vehicles with a private
I would take an eyebrow pencil, moisturiser and a pillow driveway and a garage. It is only a short walk from Wimbledon
Town station with both overland and underground train services
What is your most treasured possession?  to London and Surrey.
My engagement ring!
What is top of your bucket list?  Ridgeway, Wimbledon Village, SW19, £6,950 pcm, John D
To skydive over The Palm in Dubai Wood 020 8946 9447

Who would you like to stuck in a lift with? 

Ricky Gervais
What is your guiltiest pleasure?  
Ordering enough takeaway to feed a small family

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 BATTERSEA AND WANDSWORTH

JUNIPER DRIVE BATTERSEA REACH SW18

FABULOUS THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT. TERRACE AND BALCONY WITH RIVER VIEWS.
AWARD WINNING DEVELOPMENT. PRIVATE PARKING. FURNISHED. AVAILABLE MAY.

£950 per week

fees apply

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VIEW FROM BATTERSEA BRIDGE WITH MONTEVETRO

BATTERSEA REACH IN THE DISTANCE.

Battersea Square 020 7771 7100

Old York Road 020 8480 4444
www.first-union.co.uk
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 BATTERSEA AND WANDSWORTH

BATTERSEA CHURCH ROAD SW11

A FOUR BEDROOM TOWN HOUSE. FOR FAMILY OR PROFESSIONAL SHARERS.

CHARMING GARDEN. LARGE RECEPTION. WALK TO CHELSEA. 170 TO VICTORIA.

£769 per week

fees apply

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 BATTERSEA PARK SPRING

BATTERSEA PARK IS A RIVER WALK FROM CHURCH ROAD.

Battersea Square 020 7771 7100

Old York Road 020 8480 4444
www.first-union.co.uk
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 THERAPIA ROAD, SE22 £1,600,000
A majestic, double-fronted five-bedroom detached home on one of the most delightful streets in the area. You have a separate, large annex with its own entrance, off-street parking at the
front of the house and front and rear gardens with large storage sheds in the main garden. It’s close to schools, Peckham Rye Park and useful shops. Chain free.

80 For sales, please call Felicity, Stacy, Elaine or Sarah

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 Matching people to homes
020 8299 3021 | roybrooks.co.uk

BELVOIR ROAD, SE22 £1,350,000

This scrumptiously enhanced, heavenly home is literally dripping with original features. All four bedrooms are doubles and living space is plentiful. Find one bathroom, two shower rooms,
an extended kitchen-diner, a formal sitting room, a cellar, off-street parking and a beautifully landscaped 100ft south-facing garden. You’re close to parks, schools, Horniman Museum and
Gardens, Sydenham Woods and the centres of Lordship Lane and Forest Hill.

THE BEECHES, HONOR OAK RISE, SE23 £1,195,000

This enchantingly lovely, late Victorian home has five double bedrooms, a kitchen/diner, a sitting room, two bathrooms, a shower room, masses of storage and a walk-in cellar. Find it on a
magical no-through street at One Tree Hill, a few minutes’ walk from Ofsted ‘outstanding’ schools, restaurants, bars and trains/Overground links at Honor Oak Park.

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HANDSOME
GEORGIAN
With views of St Giles’s Church to the rear,
this handsome terraced Georgian house has
a lower ground level dedicated to its kitchen
and dining area, with a useful cloakroom
F
itted cupboards line one wall of
the dining space, the working gas
fireplace has a cast iron grate, solid
cherry wood flooring with underfloor
insulation and a door which opens out
to sub-basement (outdoor) vaults which
provide useful storage.
The kitchen is open-plan, has
contemporary wood units trimmed with
stainless steel, a Belfast sink, a column-
fitted NEFF oven and steam-over, inset
gas hob and integrated appliances
including a dishwasher, fridge and
separate freezer. The front double sash
windows have wooden shutters— both
heat saving and adding security. There is
a double reception on the hall-floor with
a Jetmaster stove fitted into a bespoke
fireplace surround, twin sash windows
to the front and a floor-to-ceiling window
at the rear with wooden shutters. A door
at the back of the hall opens out to the
wonderful 85ft garden with a tall wall
on the north side that provides privacy.
The garden is brimming with established
subtropical plants, camellias, naturalised
bulbs and mixed with cottage garden
favourites making it a haven for bird life;
you also have rear access via a gate with
right of way. The garden is not overlooked
and the terrace is perfectly private.
The entire first floor has the luxury of
being a master double bedroom suite
overlooking Camberwell Grove, with a
unique architect-designed dressing area
and en suite shower room that includes
a Philip Starck toilet. An original fireplace
in the bedroom, just visible behind the
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bedhead, has a solid marble mantelpiece.
The bespoke tall wooden wardrobe in
the bedroom is made of pear and cedar,
the dressing room has a purpose-built
cupboard veneered in lacewood, its floor
is Marmoleum as is the shower room
floor. The countertop is made in cherry
with a Hilary LaForce bespoke countertop
basin and a freestanding tap. All three
remaining bedrooms (one single and two
doubles), are on the second floor and all
have fitted wardrobes. The bathroom has
a freestanding Ducker cast iron roll-top
bath, there’s a skylight above and down-
lighters recessed into the ceiling.
Denmark Hill station is a 5-minute
walk, in zone 2, has non-stop Victoria
services (around 9-minutes), London
Bridge services (15-minutes) and London
Overground links to Clapham Junction,
Canada Water, Whitechapel, Shoreditch,
Hoxton, Dalston Junction and Highbury
& Islington. There’s a large Sainsbury’s on
Dog Kennel Hill, the organic butcher and
greengrocer in East Dulwich both deliver
and Flock and Herd on Bellenden Road
(another butcher) is superb. The Butterfly
Tennis Club and a zen yoga studio are
across the road and you can eat from
a modern British menu at The Crooked
Well. Alleyn’s, Dulwich College and JAGS
are some of the UK’s best independent
schools and just a 10-minute drive away
while several excellent primary state
schools are within walking distance.
Camberwell Grove, SE5, £1,750,000,
Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021
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Bonsor Street SE5
£699,950 Freehold
Petermans are delighted to offer to the market this
Chain Free three bedroom Victorian house, newly
decorated throughout and Ideally situated between
Camberwell and Peckham, close to excellent transport
links and Burgess Park.
Oakbank Grove SE24
£550,000 Leasehold
Petermans are delighted to bring to the market this
Chain Free beautifully presented, ground floor, two
double bedroom period maisonette. Located close
to Loughborough Jct Thameslink and Denmark Hill
Overground/BR. Also within minutes’ walk of Ruskin
Park. EPC D.
94 Park Hall Road West Dulwich SE21 8BW | 020 3319 3900
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www.petermans.co.uk
Fitzhugh Grove SW18
£375,000 Leasehold
A fantastic first time buy, sharers or investment flat on
this sought after location which overlooks Wandsworth
Common. This two double bedroom flat is in excellent
condition, close to good transport links. EPC Rating D.
Heybridge Avenue SE16
£849,950 Freehold
This spacious semi-detached Edwardian property
with many original features offers healthy potential
for updating throughout and is ideally located within
a short distance of Streatham Common, Rookery
Gardens and high street.
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Idminston Road SE27 £800,000 Freehold

This stylish modern family home comes to market in excellent condition and in a sought after location and boasting
off street parking. Offering open plan living downstairs as well as a nicely maintained garden the property is in a
good school catchment area.

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

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 HEARTOF
VILLAGE
This elegant, three bedroom Victorian home is in the
heart of Dulwich Village and is an attractive and well-
presented end of terrace house on a desirable road,
close to local amenities and great independent and
state schools.
It has been fully reinvented to create a feeling of
light and space, while retaining its period charm and
character.  There is solid oak flooring throughout
and the large original sash windows increase the
feeling of an open, contemporary family home.
The bespoke Italian Boffi kitchen and

RAREOPPORTUNITY
A very rarely available opportunity, to buy
this substantial Grade II listed Georgian
terraced house, believed to have been
built between 1815 and 1820 with
superb open views across Peckham Rye
Park, with off street parking.
There are four to five bedrooms – the
fifth bedroom currently used as a study.
With one en suite bathroom, there is also
a shower room and two separate WCs.
Downstairs there is a double reception
room and a kitchen/dining room. The
house also has a large garden stocked
with mature trees and shrubs.
Currently the living space is about
2,500 square feet, but there may be
scope to extend the accommodation.
There is already planning permission
to build an en suite bathroom to the
master bedroom, an adjoining dressing
room and a rear garden extension to the
kitchen.
The house has been in the same
ownership for 30 years and retains
much of its original character with period
features including pine flooring, the
marble fireplaces in the double reception
room, the elegant staircase with turned
wooden handrail and arched features
in the entrance hall and to the drawing
room windows
Peckham is an increasingly sought
after area with excellent restaurants and
bars. This property is well located for
the amenities of Rye Lane and Lordship
lane in East Dulwich. The nearest
station is Peckham Rye with trains to
Victoria, London Bridge, Blackfriars, City
Thameslink, Farringdon and St Pancras
and links to Clapham Junction, Canada
Water and Shoreditch.
Peckham Rye, SE15, £1,550,000,
Harvey & Wheeler 020 8693 4321
architecturally-designed glass roof extension opens
the property up to the outside, with full-width
double doors leading to a sunny, decked terrace
and slate-tiled garden. Downstairs, there is a WC
and utility room. Upstairs, the wide landing leads to
three generous double bedrooms and a luxuriously
large bathroom, featuring a statement freestanding
bath and limestone walk-in shower.
Public transport is excellent: North Dulwich
station, less than half a mile away, offers services
to London Bridge and Herne Hill station, one mile
distant, has services to London Blackfriars and
London Victoria.
Calton Avenue, Dulwich Village, London, SE21,
£1,199,000, Knight Frank 020 3815 9410

LOFTYCEILINGS
With a share of a huge garden, this one bedder with one bathroom and one reception
room, is stylish and spacious. It also has wonderfully high ceilings, great décor, leafy
views and a modern kitchen and contemporary bathroom to complement the light
and lovely reception room.
There is a huge double bedroom with a raised sleeping mezzanine and work space
and plenty of fitted storage. The Grove Park area is leafy and stocked with handsome
period homes, and is within a strolll of both Bellenden Village and the Camberwell
Grove Conservation area. Transport is easy with Peckham Rye and Denmark Hill
stations each within a 10 minute morning ramble.
The inner hall of the house has pristine carpeting and fresh white walls with a curling
banister and stained glass. Head upward to the first floor to the flat’s entrance where
you arrive in an inner hall with wooden floors and recessed fitted storage. A spacious
double bedroom fronts the Grove through two wide and tall sash windows. Grey
painted timber floors match your integrated desk and twin storage points. This area
sits under the double sleeping mezzanine which is accessed up a set of stairs with
open risers. Further shelving on the mezzanine will house your books and photos. 
A splendid reception boasts two further large sash windows which enjoy uninterrupted
views over the south-facing shared garden and toward Forest Hill

Grove Park, Camberwell, SE5, £450,000, Wooster & Stock 020 7952 0595

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 Diary of an estate agent...
From Pimlico to Peckham – the weird and
wonderful happenings in the world of estate
agency by Felicity Blair of Roy Brooks
O
ur prime ‘do-er-upper’ has
gone under offer and we
are much relieved. Not least
because, lovely though he is, the vendor is of the type
that takes over from the negotiator, leaving them standing
like a lemon. Always a difficult one! The buyers are a
lovely young couple with youth, energy and vision, and
the gumption to take on a mega-project, put their stamp
on it and make it their own. Some people can do this
several times in a life time. More will only tackle it once!
They are not alone. Happily the market is strong
enough that there continues to be, since the beginning of
the year, a steady and healthy stream of first-time buyers,
so essential for the long term health of the market: 60%
of our under-offer properties this month have been to
first-time buyers.  for. 90% of buyers, having
The problem faced by most agents at the moment is
lack of stock. Uncertainty breeds apathy, and Brexit has
had an effect on many who might otherwise have sold
and moved on by now. The thing is, that if the price you
can get for your home today is just a little bit softer than
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the house up the road achieved two years ago, no matter.
The fact is that the house you want to buy (which in most
cases will be £300,000-£500,000 more than the one you
are selling) will be for sale at a similarly softer price and
the buyer will financially net up on the transaction.
If you are holding off selling in order achieve a better
price at a later date, remember that when that time
comes, the price of the property you are trading up to
will be similarly higher and your net outlay overall, will
also be overall higher.
If you need to move, go with it. Get
a good agent, go on the market, get
a decent offer, and ask your
buyer to hold out until your
find the place you are looking
decided that your property is the right one
for them, will hold out and wait for you to find
your onward move. It really isn’t all that difficult.
roybrooks.co.uk
An enchanting, double-fronted home with four roomy
double bedrooms, two huge double receptions, a
Mediterranean-style garden and off-street parking in
the heart of Holly Grove Conservation Area. Great
proportions, superb locale and just minutes to Peckham
Rye station.Priory Villa, 59 Elm Grove, Peckham, London,
SE15, £1,2000,000, Roy Brooks 020 8299 3021
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This delightful, four-bedroom, semi-detached Edwardian family house has just been
tastefully refurbished and re-painted in heritage colours throughout by the landlords and
offers really generously-proportioned living space with a huge garden.
The ground floor has a wide entrance hall and a staircase to the side with a useful fitted
coat/boot closet. There is a good size front reception room and the large rear reception
room opens onto a small sun room/conservatory which overlooks the garden. The kitchen
is laid out over two rooms to the side of the property with plenty of fitted cabinets and
an informal dining area to the rear. It is equipped with all the usual appliances including
fridge/freezer, oven, hob and extractor.
The large utility room has a tiled floor, an additional sink and houses the laundry
appliances (supplied) and a dishwasher.
Upstairs there is a split-level landing with a large fitted walk-in closet, two very large
bedrooms with fitted closets and two more double bedrooms. There are also a WC, a
shower room and a family bathroom.
Externally this property has a hard-standing area for off-street parking and a single
garage. The rear garden extends over 120ft and is mainly laid to lawn with various mature
trees and shrubs. There is an outside privy with a working WC as well as storage rooms
for garden implements and a boiler room.
De Montfort Road is close to excellent local schools, Tooting Bec Common, shops,
facilities and restaurants. It is well-placed for easy commuting into central London and
the West End. The property is offered unfurnished and available immediately on a long-
term tenancy.

De Montfort Road, Streatham, SW16, £2,600, per month, unfurnished, Winkworth 020
8769 6699

RIVERSIDE
With spectacular views of the Thames and
Battersea Bridge, this immaculately presented,
first floor, apartment is on split levels.
The flat comprises a large master bedroom
with en suite shower room and spacious balcony,
a second double bedroom, a family bathroom,
and fully fitted kitchen. This flat has excellent
entertaining space with fantastic views from both
balconies. It also benefits from secure underground
parking and great storage throughout.

Hester Road, Battersea, SW11, furnished, £2,700

PCM, John D Wood 020 3151 5710

GARDENFLAT
This stunning two double bedroom, garden flat is located on a quiet residential
road in the heart of Wimbledon.
It is offered on a furnished basis and benefits from a private, low maintenance
garden. The property is a short walk from central Wimbledon and has wood
floors throughout.
The accommodation includes an entrance hallway, a spacious reception room
with built-in storage, a fantastic kitchen/dining room, two double bedrooms and
a modern bathroom with shower over the bath. Palmerston Road is a pretty
residential road close to all the amenities and transport Wimbledon has to offer.

Palmerston Road, Wimbledon SW19, £1,900 pcm, Warren 020 8780 1100

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ELEGANTWITH
EXTRAFLAT
T
his handsome and substantial period
house in the heart of Wimbledon
Village has stunning features, and
includes a large self-contained two
bedroom flat, detached garage and
beautifully landscaped gardens.
The house has a reception hall, three
reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast
room, two cloakrooms, six bedrooms,
plus the two bedroom flat and two
dressing rooms. In total there are five
bath or shower rooms and a large walled
garden.
This beautifully presented and elegant
house is in a quiet residential road just a
few hundred yards from the Village High
Street. It is well placed for walking to the
main town from which there are fast and
frequent train services to central London.
The house, approached via its
most impressive entrance, has
been comprehensively restored and
sympathetically modernised by the
present owner and offers well planned
accommodation over four floors.
On the ground floor there are
beautifully proportioned reception rooms
with high corniced ceilings, fireplaces
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and architectural column radiators. The
smartly appointed and fitted kitchen/
breakfast room connects with the
beautiful double aspect dining room
which provides a splendid atmosphere
for entertaining with the added benefit of
French doors which lead out to a lovely
side garden area. The lower ground floor
flat is equally as spacious and impressive
as the main areas of the house and can
be accessed from both inside the house
and via its own separate side entrance
thereby enabling it to be self-contained
if required.
Upstairs over two floors, arranged
around the beautifully bright landings,
there are six large bedrooms, two
dressing rooms and four stylishly
appointed bath/shower rooms
Outside, meticulously manicured
walled gardens surround the house with
plenty of space for family fun as well as al
fresco entertaining.
Lancaster Road, Wimbledon Village,
SW19, Robert Holmes ROA pcm 020
8131 9406
STUNNING-
SIXBEDDER
Within what is probably the most prestigious road
in the heart of the exclusive Coombe Estate, this
stunning detached six bedroom, ambassadorial
family residence, also backs directly onto the
Coombe Hill golf course.
The house has mature grounds of nearly one
acre and an internal living area of about 9,5000
square feet.
There are four reception rooms, a master
bedroom with an en suite bathroom and dressing
room. Another five bedrooms all with en suite
bathrooms, plus a seventh bathroom. Downstairs
there is a kitchen/breakfast room, swimming pool,
utility room, study, bar and sunroom.
Warren Park is probably the best road within
the exclusive Coombe Private Estate and houses
opulent residential detached residences in equally
substantial plots, four of which back onto the
renowned Coombe Hill Golf Course. Warren
Park is home to only ten private residences and
some have recently been the subject of extensive
refurbishment bringing them up to executive
standards. However, like the rest of the Coombe
Estate and Wimbledon Village, there are still
some that are likely to be demolished to become
substantial residences of opulent standards.
Warren Park, Southview, Kingston upon Thames,
KT2, £15,000 per month, Coombe Residential 020
8947 9393
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CUL-DE-SAC
LUXURY
This impressive detached, family house has seven
bedrooms, six bathrooms and four reception rooms, as well
as a stunning garden
I
t stands in a quiet cul-de-sac, a short distance from
Wimbledon Village and the Common. The contemporary
property has been completed to exacting standards
and offers flexible accommodation over four floors.
The ground floor comprises a reception hall, a large and
light reception room, a study and a fantastic and large
open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room with a walk-in
pantry that leads directly out to the private garden.
The lower ground floor includes an exceptional
multiplex room which could be used as a games room,
media room or gym, shower room and a utility room.
On the first floor there is a grand, master bedroom
with large dressing room and an en suite bathroom with
separate shower, bath and two sinks, a second double
bedroom with an en suite shower room and a third
double bedroom, also with an en suite shower room.
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The top floor includes four further bedrooms one of which
has an en suite bathroom and a family bathroom.
The rear garden is stunningly landscaped with a paved
terrace and lawned areas. To the front of the house there
is a large driveway for several vehicles behind electronic
gates.
There are many good schools in the area, both in the
private and public sector and a wide range of recreational
activities are available such as tennis and golf clubs.
The A3 is close by with its direct access into central
London and links to the M25 convenient for both
Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Deepdale, Wimbledon, SW19, £17,500 per month,
unfurnished Knight Frank 020 9811 8946
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 LANDMARK
PROPERTY
This remarkable landmark leasehold
property, on the banks of the River Mole, has
far reaching views over open countryside

C
edar House is a simply stunning plot of circa 0.667 acres, with views over
and magnificent Grade II* listed the River Mole and countryside beyond.  
Georgian style property, located Over the last year, the property has
within a stone’s throw of the sought-after been extensively refurbished throughout
village of Cobham. and awaits the finishing touches ie
The former Cedar House Hotel floorings and external landscaping.
and Restaurant is currently held on a Communications in the area are
Commercial lease (82 years remaining) excellent with easy access to both the
for use as a Hotel. A3 and M25. There
There is now planning are fast and regular
consent in place to ‘The house offers mainline train services
convert the building from Cobham to
from the current a buyer the London Waterloo
C1 Hotel use to C3 (journey times from
Residential. A new opportunity to create 36 minutes).  The
residential lease may
be available subject
arguably one of the International airports
of Heathrow and
to agreement of the
National Trust who
most remarkable Gatwick are 20 and
25 miles respectively.
are the freeholders. landmark period The area is renowned
The property for its schooling, with
is accordingly homes in Cobham’ both English and
available for sale for International schools
Commercial use and available catering
possibly Residential use subject to the for all age groups. Reeds School, St
freeholders agreement at an additional Georges College and the American
cost.  Community School are of particular note.
Cedar House (approx 7,154 sq/ft)
offers a buyer the opportunity to create Mill Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11, price
arguably one of the most remarkable on application, Knight Frank 01932 591
landmark period homes in Cobham in a 605

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 SPORTINGCHANCE
Located within 10 minutes walking distance of three golf
courses, The Chase in Woking with its excellent rail service to
London is an ideal home for sporting commuters
O
wner Keith Jamieson explains: “I originally bought
the house because of the marvellous Woking to
Waterloo service which only takes 25 minutes.
The station is two miles away and I could drive there in 10
minutes, although most people seem to cycle on these
quiet roads.”
The split level house is in an upmarket, leafy suburb
of Woking called Hook Heath; an area developed by a
number of famous architects before and after the First
World War. After the war, improvements to the rail service
made it a prime location for London commuters but the
high price of land meant that predominantly exclusive
houses were built.
Even today, the atmosphere of Edwardian Hook Heath
remains. Many of the houses have been individually
designed and most have larger than average gardens.
Much of the tree cover also remains to give a semi-rural
appearance to the roads.
The Chase has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and
over half an acre of beautifully maintained wrap-around
garden. Keith (now 90), said: “Ironically I don’t play golf,
but maybe the new buyer will because it is ideally situated
for a golfer.”
He has lived at the house for nearly 50 years and still
carries out all the manual maintenance to the property
himself, including push-mowing all the lawns. He now
plans to move to the Cotswolds to be nearer to his two
daughters. Before retirement he was managing director
of a number of food and drink companies and since then
he has made numerous changes to the house.
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“Originally it had five bedrooms, but I made one into
a bathroom so now there are three bathrooms. I added
two conservatories; the second one because I wanted
somewhere to keep my pot plants in the winter, and
building a second conservatory utilised the heating from
the boiler room which would have been wasted otherwise.
Over time, I had walls removed and incorporated the
garage into the house and then built a second double
garage. I opened the place up and rebuilt the kitchen.
It’s a lovely place and I hope someone else will enjoy it as
much as I have done.”
The house offers enormous privacy and seclusion,
sitting in the centre of its picturesque and ample
wraparound gardens. The lounge has an open fire, a
raised terrace and views from three aspects which fully
exploit the outlook over the gardens. The modern kitchen
opens into the bright and spacious main conservatory. A
reception hall is at the front of the property and there is a
separate dining room to the rear.
Woking offers excellent retail outlets in The Peacocks
and Wolsey Place Shopping Centres, as well as a variety
of entertainment venues such as the cinema, theatres
and The Big Apple Entertainment Centre. There is a huge
selection of restaurants, bars, cafés and shops. The
Chase also sits within catchment for some of the area’s
most highly rated schools.
The Chase, Hook Heath Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22,
£1,150,000, Carson & Co 01483 773101
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 LUXURY
APARTMENTS
There are now three opportunities for buyers
to move into the luxurious estate in the heart
of the Sussex countryside, converted from the
renowned King Edward VII Hospital in Sussex

T
he three flats currently on sale are among the 100- designed apartments, each offering something different.
plus luxury apartments in this iconic building. They A video entry and security code allow access to the
come complete with gymnasium and parking. magnificent main hall with a lift providing access to all
The hospital was opened as a tuberculosis sanatorium floors.
in 1906 after King Edward VII, the son of Queen Victoria, The King Edward VII Hospital was the brainchild of
decided to help poor TB patients. It was converted into the monarch, after he was given £200,000 to spend
an NHS hospital in the 1960s and closed in 2003. on charitable purposes following his accession to the
Now the estate in Midhurst, West Sussex, which throne in 1901. He was inspired by similar tuberculosis
was once home to hundreds of patients, sent there to sanatoriums overseas.
be nursed in an atmosphere of fresh air and beautiful After a public competition to solicit ideas for how to
gardens, is a prestigious address with many of the flats build the new hospital, architect Percy Adams won
costing top dollar. the commission. The facades were
The three apartments currently designed by Charles Holden, who
available range in price from £200,000 ‘All are beautifully later became known for his innovative
to £269,950. All are beautifully Tube stations, and leading garden
presented and offer a great place to presented and offer designer Gertrude Jekyll laid out the
either retire, use as a country retreat or hospital grounds. Among the fine Arts
as a full-time commuter base, or even a great place to and Crafts-inspired buildings is an
as a lock-up-and-leave investment.
The wonderful views over stunning
either retire, use as a unusual chapel in an L shape, originally
so that men and women could each
countryside are a great part of their
appeal.
country retreat or as have a separate wing. After 12 years
of standing empty, the Grade II listed
The listed historic building nestles a full-time commuter estate was re-opened as a luxury
within the South Downs National block of flats, with larger family homes
Park. The nearest town is Midhurst base, or even as a located in the grounds. The sanatorium
which offers a wide range of shops, gardens were restored to their original
schools, churches, public houses, a lock-up-and-leave splendour to boost the attraction
sport/community centre, regular bus
services and a health centre. Cowdray
investment’ of the estate, which is less than an
hour from London. Developer City &
Park, where golf and polo may be Country said that the restoration was
enjoyed, is nearby and sailing on the south coast is within carried out with particular sensitivity in a bid to undo the
20 miles, racing at Goodwood six miles and Chichester aesthetic damage caused by the modern hospital. At the
Festival Theatre is 12 miles away. Haslemere, with its time a spokesman for City & Country said: “Offering a
main line station (Portsmouth/Waterloo) is eight miles hugely desirable combination of history, stunning listed
north. buildings, surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens,
The beautifully preserved building also houses a club combined with breathtaking wider surroundings and
lounge, library, gymnasium, a heated indoor swimming excellent commutability to local towns and London, the
pool and offers concierge service. Outside there is access estate is set to become a highly desirable new address
to acres of stunning grounds for country walks. for those seeking a beautiful home.”
The estate is accessed via a gated sweeping driveway
and offers exclusive access to acres of grounds, and the King Edward VII Apartments, Kings Drive, Midhurst, West
gymnasium. Sussex, GU29 0EX, from £200,000, King & Chasemore
The estate has been converted into individually 01730 812456

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 CHICHESTER PLACE
BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX
BN2
A stunning 4 bedroom townhouse situated in a
desirable road within Kemp Town. Pretty, east facing
rear patio garden and plenty of space to maximise
living accommodation. Driveway to the front of the
property providing off road parking, a rarity in this
location. EPC: D.

£700,000

KING & CHASEMORE LEWES ROAD BRIGHTON

01273 608011

Vine Farm, Winford,

North Somerset BS40 Bitterne Road, Hamble,
6 Bedroom detached home set in approx. 8 acres Hampshire SO18
with large outbuilding offering superb commercial
possibilities being within close proximity to Bristol A bespoke 4 bedroom detached property with a
Airport. blend of Victorian features and modern touches.
EPC: C.
£1,250,000
£550,000
CHAPPELL & MATTHEWS
01179 738734 MORRIS DIBBEN, BITTERNE
02380 445800

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 OLD VICARAGE FARM, CENARTH,
CARMARTHENSHIRE SA38
Private location, fantastic views, outside courtyard, buildings, stables, level
paddocks, pond, section of woodland, Fishing for 2 rods on river Teifi in 25 acres.
EPC: G.

£825,000

JOHN FRANCIS, CARDIGAN

01239 612080

LOE BAR ROAD,

PORTHLEVEN, HELSTON,
CORNWALL TR13
This detached 4 bedroom property occupies a
superb position with 180 degree panoramic sea
views within a short walk of the beach, harbour
and village facilities of Porthleven. EPC: E.

£750,000

COUNTRY AND WATERSIDE

TRURO
01872 240999

East Compton House,

Village Farm, Easter
Compton, Bristol BS35
Stunning and unique five double bedroom home
with plenty of room for any growing family.
EPC: C.

£620,000

CHAPPELL & MATTHEWS, THORNBURY

01454 412565

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 HIGH STREET, HYTHE, Detached 4 bedroom 1930s house, was once the village shop. Good size plot with
views across Southampton water. EPC: D.
CALSHOT SO45
MORRIS DIBBEN, HYTHE
£625,000 02380 843093

NORTH DRIVE,
HUTTON, BRENTWOOD,
ESSEX CM13
A secluded country home occupying a plot
of 1.04 acres comprising main residence,
outbuilding/annex, swimming pool, garden room
and well stocked gardens. Located between
Hutton and Billericay with open countryside
nearby. EPC: D.

£1,000,000 - £1,100,000

HETHERINGTONS SHENFIELD
01277 214866

Old Park Pale, Mountfield

Lane, Mountfield,
Robertsbridge TN32
Listed character cottage in 1.5 acres enjoying a
beautiful rural setting backing onto, and benefiting
of views of Darwell reservoir. EPC: Exempt

OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £920,000

FREEMAN FORMAN
ROBERTSBRIDGE
01580 881188

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 Bryn Haul And Illimani, Goodwick SA64
Two, four bedroom character properties, enjoying stunning sea and countryside
views. Including attractive gardens, decking and a summer house. EPC: D.

OFFERS IN THE REGION OF £430,000

JOHN FRANCIS, FISHGUARD

01348 873070

BALFOUR ROAD,
BRIGHTON,
EAST SUSSEX BN1
Built only four years ago, this modern four
bedroom house offers good size open
space, ideal for entertaining, located in a
popular area for schools. EPC: B.

£800,000

KING & CHASEMORE –PRESTON PARK

01273 505141

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 PARK LANE, COWPLAIN,
HAMPSHIRE PO8
Offers over £550,000
A beautiful four bedroom detached chalet bungalow with a large extension.
Garage, off-road parking and large garden. EPC: D.
MORRIS DIBBEN COWPLAIN
02392 251 141

EASTOKE AVENUE,
HAYLING ISLAND,
HAMPSHIRE, PO11
This is a chain free property. A detached marine
style residence having flexible accommodation
backing onto Fishery Creek with easy access
to Chichester Harbour, direct water access over
looking the woods beyond.

The property is in immaculate condition and has

been finished with a high specification, offering
a flexible family sized home. EPC: C.

£850,000

MORRIS DIBBEN, HAYLING ISLAND

02392465941

Chyryn, St. Pirans Way,

Perranuthnoe TR20
Coastal detached property ideal as a holiday or
family home. Superb sea views from many of the
rooms, plus country views to the rear. Large open
plan modern kitchen and dining room. Exceptional
spacious dual aspect sitting room. Ground floor
study/office or guest room, plus separate utility
and boot room. Extensive bright master bedroom.
3 further double bedrooms and a modern family
bathroom

Guide Price £665,000 to £695,000

COUNTRY AND WATERSIDE

TRURO
01872 240999

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 PLOT 105 – THE THORNSETT,
LYME REGIS, DORSET
Woodberry Copse is a stunning range of properties in Lyme Regis offering the
ultimate combination of contemporary new home quality and a stunning West
Dorset location

£599,950

PALMER SNELL BRIDPORT

01308 422929

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Enjoy the Grandeur OIEO £230,000

This architecturally inspiring Grade II listed Jacobean Hall is home to this very well-appointed two bedroom apartment,
occupying the first floor with far reaching countryside views. The significant grounds are in the region of 4.5 acres,
beautifully kept with manicured lawns, parking and a single garage, an all-weather tennis court and outdoor swimming
pool surrounded by formal gardens. The apartment is accessed via security entry phone system with a lift providing
ease of access. Loddington enjoys a village pub, primary school, thriving cricket club and some fine rural walks. Kettering
is a short drive away, the mainline railway accessing St Pancras in under an hour. EPC RATING: EXEMPT
Main Street, Loddington Kettering 01536 417888

The Coach House Guide price £725,000

This significant four bedroom Grade II listed Limestone Coach House is situated within the grounds of Pipewell Hall.
A block paved driveway leads to double garaging and fabulous private garden is complimented by a heated outdoor
swimming pool. The palatial interior offers flexible living space. Pipewell is surrounded by lovely countryside yet the
A14/A1/M1 link is within easy reach as well as Kettering and Corby mainline stations connecting with London St
Pancras International in under an hour. Viewing is strictly by appointment. EPC RATING: EXEMPT

The Coach House, Pipewell Kettering 01536 417888

Only 60 minutes by train to London ◆ Offices in Corby ◆ Kettering ◆ Market Harborough

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 ATTHEEND
OFALANE
The Folly is a local stone-built, three
double bedroom, detached house, with
a double garage, standing in gardens of
approximately an acre
T
he house is tucked away at the end
of a lane and is surrounded by open
countryside, although conveniently
close to Hartwell village.
The property is approximately 200
years old and was formerly three
separate workmen’s cottages which
were converted and extended in 2000
by the current owner. The house retains
many period character features such as
exposed stone work and timbers but also
features a stunning bright double-height
reception leading to
the gardens. There is
still scope to further
extend and create SOLD IN
a stunning country
home.
24 HOURS
On the ground floor
is a triple-aspect,
double-height reception room, a cosy
snug with a feature stone fireplace, dining
room and a conservatory overlooking the
rear garden. As well as a traditional style
kitchen/breakfast room with a feature
brick fireplace housing a Rayburn, there
is also a utility room and shower room. A
covered area leads to a separate study
which has potential to create and is also
accessed from the garage.
On the first floor are three similar-
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sized double bedrooms. The master
bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an
en suite shower and wash basin. The
main bathroom has been re-fitted with a
modern suite.
This delightful property has a large
gravel driveway with parking for at
least five cars. There is an open car port/
store as well as a double garage. To
the rear are well-stocked gardens with
flowers and shrubs and also an orchard
with superb views over open countryside.
There’s also a large
sun terrace, pond,
patio and purpose-
built barbecue hut.
The village has a
church, a primary
school which has an
outstanding Ofsted
report, a public house, a community
centre, recreational ground and a village
shop. Salcey Forest is less than a mile
from Hartwell. Northampton and Milton
Keynes are easily accessible for mainline
stations with direct trains to London.
The Folly, Folly Lane, Hartwell,
Northamptonshire, Guide Price
£700,000, Fine & Country Northampton
01604 309030
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For more information please contact us on:
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 DIRECTORY
140 Northcote Road SW11
t Balham
 020 7228 7474  sales@john-thorogood.co.uk
www.john-thorogood.co.uk
73-79 Balham High Road, Balham SW12
 020 8772 8000  balham@foxtons.co.uk 501 Battersea Park Rd, Battersea, London SW11 4LW
www.foxtons.co.uk  020 3151 4251  battersea@johndwood.co.uk
www.johndwood.co.uk
11–13 Bedford Hill, Balham SW12
 020 8618 2013  balham@hamptons-int.com 98–100 Northcote Road, SW11
www.hamptons.co.uk  020 7411 9965  battersea@hamptons-int.com
www.hamptons.co.uk
Sales – 8-11 Station Road, Balham SW12
 020 8675 6565  info@jacksonsestateagents.com 108 Northcote Road, SW11
www.jacksonsestateagents.com  020 7228 2666  sbc@kfh.co.uk
www.kfh.co.uk
124 Balham High Rd, Balham, London SW12
 020 3792 0992  balham.sales@kfh.co.uk 242 Battersea Park Road, SW11
www.kfh.co.uk  020 7924 1944  sbp@kfh.co.uk
www.kfh.co.uk
124 Balham High Rd, Balham, London SW12
 020 3792 3631  balham.lettings@kfh.co.uk 7a Albion Riverside, Hester Road, Battersea Park, SW11
www.kfh.co.uk  020 3597 7670  battersea@knightfrank.co.uk
www.knightfrank.co.uk
Lettings - 80 Balham High Road SW12
 020 8675 5050  balham@palacegatesestates.co.uk Knight Frank Riverside, 7a Albion Riverside, 8 Hester Road SW11
www.palacegatesestates.co.uk  020 3597 7670  matthew.smith@knightfrank.co.uk
Knight Frank
www.knightfrank.co.uk/riverside
45 Balham Hill SW12
 020 8673 4377  balham_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk Sales & Lettings – 172 Lavender Hill, SW11
www.marshandparsons.co.uk  020 7978 5800  sales.battersea@lauristons.com
 lettings.battersea@lauristons.com www.laursitons.com

t Barnes Lettings - 134 Northcote Road SW11

 020 7978 4404  battersea@palacegateestates.co.uk
48 Barnes High Street, SW13 www.palacegateestates.co.uk
 020 3728 2288  barnes@foxtons.co.uk
238a Battersea Park Road SW11
www.foxtons.co.uk
 020 3402 1900  battersea@savills.com
56 Barnes High Street, London SW13 www.savills.com
 020 3371 3130  barnes@knightfrank.com Savills Waterfront, 62-64 Battersea Bridge Road, SW11
www.knightfrank.com  fmoynihan@savills.com
73-75 Church Street SW13 www.savills.co.uk/waterfront
 020 8563 8333  barnes_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk Savills Blue C100 M76 Y12 K68
Savills Grey C40 M10 Y0 K70 (25%)

29 Battersea Square SW11

Stone C11 M13 Y30 K32
White
Background colour:
Purple C81 M93 Y39 K38
Stone C11 M13 Y30 K32
White
Background colour:
Savills Grey C40 M10 Y0 K70

www.marshandparsons.co.uk THRESHER OWEN  020 7924 3130  info@thresherowen.co.uk

Estate Agents Letting Specialists Management Services est.1991

52 Barnes High Street SW13 www.thresherowen.co.uk

 020 8939 6900  barnes@savills.com
www.savills.com t Battersea & Nine Elms

Unit C1 Vista, 346 Queenstown Road, London SW8

t Battersea
 020 3642 9711  battersea@knightfrank.co.uk
www.knightfrank.co.uk
280/278 Battersea Park Road, SW11
 020 7228 2629  battersea@acquireestateagents.co.uk
www.acquireestateagents.co.uk
t Brixton

21 Battersea Square SW11 506–508 Brixton Road, Brixton SW9

 020 7771 7100  battersea@first-union.co.uk  020 7704 5757  brixton@foxtons.co.uk
www.first-union.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

168 Lavender Hill, Battersea SW11
 020 7801 1111  battersea@foxtons.co.uk
www.foxtons.co.uk
400-402 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9
29 BATTERSEA SQUARE LONDON SW11 3RA Tel: +44 (0) 20 - 7924 - 3130
Email: info@thresherowen.co.uk Web: www.thresherowen.co.uk
 020 8846 2320  brixton_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk
www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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PROPERTIES IN SOUTH LONDON

t Camberwell t Dulwich Village

17A Nunhead Green, SE15 29-35 Lordship Lane, Dulwich SE22

 020 7952 0595  nun@woosterstock.co.uk  020 8613 6200  dulwich@foxtons.co.uk
www.woosterstock.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk

t Crystal Palace 39 Dulwich Village, Dulwich Village SE21

 020 3280 3519  dulwichvillage.sales@kfh.co.uk
26 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace SE19 www.kfh.co.uk
 020 8772 8080  crystalpalace@foxtons.co.uk
www.foxtons.co.uk 107-109 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22
 020 3280 3523  eastdulwich.sales@kfh.co.uk
t Clapham www.kfh.co.uk
140 Northcote Road SW11 2 Barry Parade, Barry Road SE22
 020 7228 7474  sales@john-thorogood.co.uk  020 8299 3021  post@roybrooks.co.uk
www.john-thorogood.co.uk www.roybrooks.co.uk
27-31 The Pavement SW4
 020 7498 8686  clapham@hamptons-int.com t Earlsfield
www.hamptons.co.uk
390-392 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield SW18
Sales – 30 The Pavement, Clapham SW4
 020 8963 5100  earlsfield@foxtons.co.uk
 020 3700 8555  scc@kfh.co.uk
www.foxtons.co.uk
www.kfh.co.uk
44 Abbeville Road, Clapham SW4 372-374 Garratt Lane SW18
 020 3280 3514  clapham.sales@kfh.co.uk  020 8971 7070  info@jacksonsestateagents.com
www.kfh.co.uk www.jacksonsestateagents.com

Sales – 11 The Polygon SW4 517-519 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield SW18

 020 3667 6750  robert.french@knightfrank.com  020 3280 3521  earlsfield.sales@kfh.co.uk
www.knightfrank.com www.kfh.co.uk
Lettings – 11 The Polygon SW4 Lettings – 334 Garratt Lane, SW18
 020 3667 6756  anna.czaban@knightfrank.com  020 3280 3522  earlsfield.lettings@kfh.co.uk
www.knightfrank.com www.kfh.co.uk
28 Old Town SW4
Lettings - 370 Garratt Lane SW18
 020 7501 3666  clapham_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk
 020 8879 6205  earlsfield@palacegateestates.co.uk
www.marshandparsons.co.uk
www.palacegateestates.co.uk
Lettings - 1 The Polygon SW4
 020 7720 5588  clapham@palacegateestates.co.uk t East Dulwich
www.palacegateestates.co.uk
131 Northcote Road SW11 94 Park Hall Road, West Dulwich SE21
 020 7228 5111  battersea@ramptonbaseley.com  020 3319 3900  wendy@petermans.co.uk
www.ramptonbaseley.com www.petermans.co.uk
57 Nightingale Lane SW12
 020 8673 9278  rchatwin@savills.com t East Sheen
www.savills.com
298a Upper Richmond Rd W, SW14
1-3 Old Town SW4
 020 8018 7777  mrandall@savills.com
 020 7627 5566  clapham@sheratonlaw.com
www.savills.com
www.sheratonlaw.com

t Coombe Hill t Herne Hill

259 Coombe Lane SW20 63-65 Herne Hill SE24

 020 8947 9393  hani@coomberesidential.com  020 7733 5454  wendy@petermans.co.uk
www.coomberesidential.com www.petermans.co.uk

360 Coombe Lane, Wimbledon SW20 236 Railton Road SE24

 020 8947 9833  enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk  020 7501 8950  hernehill@winkworth.co.uk
www.robertholmes.co.uk www.winkworth.co.uk

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139 Lower Richmond Road SW15
t Kennington
 020 8780 1100  lettings@warrenputney.co.uk
181-183 Kennington Lane, SE11 www.warrenputney.co.uk
 020 7840 3205  kennington@atkinsonmcleod.com 196 Upper Richmond Road SW15
www.atkinsonmcleod.com  020 8788 9295  putney@winkworth.co.uk
292-294 Kennington Road, SE11 www.winkworth.co.uk
 ske@kfh.co.uk
t Raynes Park
www.kfh.co.uk
292-294 Kennington Road, SE11 Station Buildings, Coombe Lane SW20
 020 3792 3070  skennington.lettings@kfh.co.uk  020 3542 2000  srp@kfh.co.uk
www.kfh.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk
Sales – 299 Kennington Road SE11
t Richmond
 020 7587 0600 kennington@winkworth.co.uk
www.winkworth.co.uk 27a The Quadrant, Richmond TW9
Lettings – 299 Kennington Road SE11  020 8973 2700  richmond@foxtons.co.uk
 020 7587 0600 kennington@winkworth.co.uk www.foxtons.co.uk
www.winkworth.co.uk 23 Hill Street, Richmond upon Thames TW9
 020 8939 2800  richmond@knightfrank.com
t Kingston www.knightfrank.com

173-177 Clarence Street, Kingston KT1 40-42 Hill Rise, London

 020 8879 2121  kingston@foxtons.co.uk  020 8614 9100  mgthompson@savills.com
www.foxtons.co.uk www.savills.com

t Nunhead t Southfields

145 Evelina Road, Nunhead SE15 21 Replingham Rd, Southfields, London SW18
 020 3206 3063  post@roybrooks.co.uk  020 3151 4310  southfields@johndwood.co.uk
www.roybrooks.co.uk www.johndwood.co.uk

251-251b Wimbledon Park Road SW19

t Peckham
 020 8871 9655  southfields.sales@kfh.co.uk
17A Nunhead Green, SE15 www.kfh.co.uk
 020 7952 0595  nun@woosterstock.co.uk
www.woosterstock.co.uk
t Streatham
82 Streatham High Road, Streatham SW16
t Putney
 020 8150 5400  streatham@foxtons.co.uk
175 Putney High Street, Putney SW15 www.foxtons.co.uk
 020 8355 1000  putney@foxtons.co.uk 1 Leigham Court Road, SW16
www.foxtons.co.uk  020 8769 8744  sst@kfh.co.uk
1 Putney Hill, Putney SW15 www.kfh.co.uk
 020 3280 3545  putneyhill.sales@kfh.co.uk 46-50 Streatham Hill, Streatham, London SW2
www.kfh.co.uk  020 8769 6699  streatham@winkworth.co.uk
81-83 Lower Richmond Road, West Putney SW15 www.winkworth.co.uk
 020 3280 3558  westputney.sales@kfh.co.uk
www.kfh.co.uk
t Tooting
Sales & Lettings – 188 Upper Richmond Road SW15 47-49 Mitcham Road, SW17
 020 8780 8780  sales.putney@lauristons.com  020 3728 2150  tooting@foxtons.co.uk
 lettings.putney@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com www.foxtons.co.uk
198 Upper Richmond Road SW15 58-60 Tooting High Street, SW17
 020 8780 6111  cbell@savills.com  020 8767 1400  sto@kfh.co.uk
www.savills.com www.kfh.co.uk
194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 29-31 Upper Tooting Rd, London SW17
 020 8780 1100  sales@warrenputney.co.uk  020 8767 3655  tooting_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk
www.warrenputney.co.uk www.marshandparsons.co.uk

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12 Huguenot Place SW17
t Wandsworth
 020 8877 4810  rchatwin@savills.com
370 Old York Road SW18 www.savills.com
 020 8480 4444  wandsworthtown@first-union.co.uk
www.first-union.co.uk t West Dulwich
94 Park Hall Road, West Dulwich SE21
t Wandsworth – Between the Commons
 020 3319 3900  ben.moser@petermans.co.uk
140 Northcote Road SW11 www.petermans.co.uk
 020 7228 7474  sales@john-thorogood.co.uk 113 Rosendale Road, West Dulwich SE21
www.john-thorogood.co.uk  020 3280 3556  westdulwich.sales@kfh.co.uk
26 Bellevue Road, SW17 www.kfh.co.uk
 020 8682 7777  wandsworth@knightfrank.com
www.knightfrank.com t Wimbledon
98–100 Northcote Road, SW11 49 Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19
 020 7411 9965  battersea@hamptons-int.com  020 8944 4000  swm@kfh.co.uk
www.hamptons.co.uk www.kfh.co.uk
118 Northcote Road SW11
Hampton House, High Street, SW19
 020 7728 9292  batteresa_sales@marshandparsons.co.uk
 020 8946 0081  wimbledon@hamptons-int.com
www.marshandparsons.co.uk
www.hamptons.co.uk
131 Northcote Road SW11
 020 7228 5111  battersea@ramptonbaseley.com 5 Church Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5DW
www.ramptonbaseley.com  020 3151 4293  wimbledon@johndwood.co.uk
www.johndwood.co.uk
99 Northcote Road, SW11
 020 3428 2222  rchatwin@savills.com 81 High Street SW19
www.savills.com  020 8946 0026  dominic.pasqua@knightfrank.com
www.knightfrank.com
t Wandsworth Common
Sales & Lettings – 53 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon SW19
19 Bellevue Road SW17  020 8946 9468  sales.wimbledon@lauristons.com
 020 8767 7711  wandsworth@carterjonas.co.uk  lettings.wimbledon@lauristons.com www.lauristons.com
www.carterjonas.co.uk
New Homes – 53 Wimbledon Hill Road Wimbledon SW19
324 Trinity Rd, London SW18 3RG
 020 8879 9099  newhomes@lauristons.com
 020 3151 4263  wandsworth@johndwood.co.uk
www.lauristons.com
www.johndwood.co.uk
35 High Street SW19
34 Bellevue Road SW17
 020 8947 9833  enquiries@robertholmes.co.uk
 020 8767 2222  bellevueroad@rymer-irens.com
www.robertholmes.co.uk
www.rymer-irens.com
26 Bellevue Road, SW17 Lettings - 11-13 Church Street SW19
 020 8682 7777  wandsworth@knightfrank.com  020 8870 9669  rentalenquiries@robertholmes.co.uk
www.knightfrank.com www.robertholmes.co.uk

Sales & Lettings – 30 Bellevue Road SW17 1 High Street SW19

 020 3846 0999  wandsworthsales@ramptonbaseley.com  020 8971 8111  jmorrison@savills.com
 wandsworthlettings@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com www.savills.com

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WORD
Alexandra Masson, Associate
Director at John D Wood & Co
Describe your property career to date. I
started my property career in 2012 after studying
Mathematics Statistics & Demographics at
the University of Southampton. My father
used to have his own agency in the 80s so
it has always been in the family! I joined an
independent company in West Kensington
when I graduated and grew my career there.
The company will always have a place in my
heart (my ex-boss is coming to my wedding in
July!), but after 4 and a half years, I decided I
needed a new challenge. I then moved to John
D Wood and currently look after two amazing
teams across our Southfields and Wimbledon
offices which I enjoy very much.
What do you enjoy most about your job
and what have been the highlights?
I love seeing new design ideas on a daily
basis. I have always adored interior design
and recently refurbished my own home. There
is also nothing more satisfying than hard
negotiation and succeeding at the end of it.
I am relentless and also very moral so will
always fight for my clients to achieve them the
very best possible and myself and the teams
will always aim to deliver a first class service.
Describe the biggest challenges. Having
worked through the highs and lows of the
market (2014 vs now) the hardest challenges
are managing clients’ expectations on pricing
and achieving them the best for their property
by looking after the buyers that have a real want
and need to move. Gone are the days when
the phone rings all day with enquiries, but it is
up to us to work that bit harder to make sure
that we deliver. It is the lows of the market that
really differentiate the proactive agents that will
push 100% to deliver the results.  What do you think lies ahead for the
What advice would you give to anyone
considering a career in estate agency?
Choose the right company you will be
pleasantly surprised! There is no denying that
estate agents have a bad name, but we are
just people! John D Wood’s brand tagline is
‘Trusted for Generations’ and I know myself
and my colleagues really do swear by that. I
have been incredibly fortunate with the two
companies I have worked for and the support
I have received to grow in my career. Choose
the right company, I would urge you to give it a
go as I wouldn’t look back!  lows. In fact, considering the uncertainty in the
What advice do you have for homebuyers
in the current market? Be sure of the area
that you want to buy in, focus on that area and
the rest will follow. Too many buyers look at
multiple areas and it is no wonder some get
confused on pricing and become nervous.
London prices vary substantially by area, even
more so in this market.  career would you choose and why?
What sets south London apart? South
London has some of the best green spaces
(Kew Gardens and Richmond Park to name
the obvious), monumental landmarks, many
incredible restaurants, is extremely well
connected to the rest of the city and has a
great sporting heritage. 
south London market? With all that south
London has to offer I think the south London
market will remain steady. We are still seeing
many buyers wanting to move to south
London as their area of choice and I don’t see
this changing.
Recent highs, recent lows? I was recently
promoted to Associate Director which meant a
lot to me in a role that I am incredibly passionate
about. I am also getting married in July and the
creativity of wedding planning has been very
exciting. I wouldn’t say there have been many
market, we have achieved some record prices
on our properties. 
What is your top location south of the
river? I would have to say Richmond. There
isn’t much that Richmond can’t offer! 
If you were not an estate agent, what
Probably something creative – interior design
and fashion are my passions outside of work!

Personal. Bespoke. Innovative.

johndwood.co.uk

Stuart Road, SW19

Located on this well-regarded residential road is this exceptional Edwardian
home. The original features and cornice ceilings blend seamlessly with the
high end fittings, well-appointed bathrooms and fitted kitchen. The reception
room provides a great entertaining space while the kitchen/dining/family room
presents the real ‘wow’ factor with bi-folding doors that lead onto the south-
facing garden.
£1,275,000
John D Wood, Southfields 020 3151 7149
www.johndwood.co.uk

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Esher.
Hampton Court Road, East Molesey Kinsheron Place, East Molesey

dress

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A modern second floor apartment with open plan
living. EPC: C.
£420,000

Douglas Road, Esher

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Second floor period apartment that has recently been renovated and A well-presented family home conveniently located for
offers views over Bushy Park. Esher High Street and mainline station. EPC: E.
2 1 1
£595,000 £525,000

The Mount, Esher Wolsey Road, East Molesey

ddress

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1
A luxury family home overlooking Moore Place golf
course. EPC: B.
Guide price £4,350,000

Drakes Close, Esher

1
A large detached family home situated on an exclusive A spacious family home situated on a premier residential road in East
private gated road. EPC: B. Molesey.
6 4 3
Guide price £2,250,000 £2,500,000 Freehold
Call the Esher team on 01372 434795, we'd love to help you.
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Fairoak Close, Oxshott
A substantial residence located on a private gated
road within the exclusive Crown Estate.

• 7,337 sq ft arranged over three floors

• Beautifully presented throughout
• Large landscaped garden with mature borders

1 7 6 4-5

Charles Davenport looks forward

to helping you.
charles.davenport@knightfrank.com

01932 379054
Guide price £3,500,000

Painshill, Cobham
Pains Hill House is a Grade II * listed country home
dating back to the late 18th century.

• 4,200 sq ft, arranged over 4 floors

• Character features throughout
• The gardens run down to Painshill Park

1 5 4

5
3

James Harvey looks forward

to helping you.
james.harvey@knightfrank.com

01932 379054
Guide price £1,595,000

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