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The Cotswolds & the Midlands

Autumn 2012

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The year began with the traditional post-Christmas flurry, with lots of new buyers registering and potential vendors asking for market appraisals. Since then, activity levels have remained constant, and plenty of purchasers are prepared to make offers. The market is price-sensitive, but there is still a market and we agreed more sales in the first six months of 2012 than we did in the same period in 2011.

The glory of the Cotswolds is that there is no typical buyer. The area is popular with retirees, young families and those looking for a second – or even third – home.

Consequently we have an interesting mix of local, national and international buyers, including many from London.

Webbs Farm in Stourton was a recent highlight sale, attracting 26 viewings in just three weeks and three interested buyers. A sale was agreed in excess of the guide price, with a very quick exchange of contracts. ‘Steady as she goes’ is our motto at the moment, as realistically priced

properties will continue to sell. However,

we are expecting that there will be a shortage of stock over the coming months.

Simon Merton,

Head of Office

Meysey Hampton Manor, Meysey HamptonGloucestershire GL7

A wonderful Grade II Listed manor house dating principally from the early 18th century with later alterations. We sold Meysey Hampton Manor to the present owner in 2003 and they have carried out a sympathetic programme of restoration to create an elegant, comfortable family home with reception rooms that are all south facing. There

are seven bedrooms and five bathrooms and the period outbuildings include an impressive coach house and a large stone barn. The manor sits in 1.7 acres of walled gardens, which include a swimming pool and a tennis court.

£3,250,000

We have an interesting mix

of local, national and international

buyers

‘Activity levels have remained constant’

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Welcome to your property update for The Cotswolds & the Midlands. We’re

delighted to share with you some of the diverse properties that your local Strutt & Parker team has to o�er, as well as our expert insight into your local property market. For an innovative way to access a large and enthusiastic pool of potential buyers, or easily view a wide range of houses, contact us for details of Strutt & Parker’s upcoming Open House Day, taking place on Saturday 6 October.

‘The 12-month outlook for the UK property market is muddled. It’s key for mortgage providers to support the main “engines” of the market – first-time buyers and mid-market – through greater liquidity and affordability. Our view is that, although personal debt needs to be contained and reduced, the lending costs that are currently throttling the market will start to soften.’Stephanie McMahon, Head of Research

In summer 2012, Strutt & Parker saw a

64%increase in instruction

numbers and

14.6% increase in exchange

levels, compared with 2011.

And from May 2011 to June 2012, across the regions we produced

on average

2.75%

IN EXCESS of our clients’

expectations on price

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Rosslyn House, CirencesterGloucestershire GL7

A well-presented four-bedroom family house with a large garden.

£895,000

Thornhill Farm, MalmesburyWiltshire SN16

A charming period farmhouse with traditional outbuildings, amazing views across the countryside and about 45 acres.

£1,500,000

Mackhouse, Nether LypiattGloucestershire GL6

A beautifully presented fi ve-bedroom period house in a magical Cotswold setting. £1,750,000

Yew Tree Farm, Somerford KeynesGloucestershire GL7

A spacious four-bedroom farmhouse with a large garden.

£875,000

Shepherds Piece, Long NewntonGloucestershire GL8

An unspoilt period cottage in an amazingly quiet rural setting.

£450,000

Bubblewell House, MinchinhamptonGloucestershire GL6

An enchanting period house in a wonderful setting with about 27 acres of land. £1,850,000

The Old Rectory, AlderleyGloucestershire GL12

A wonderfully unspoilt six-bedroom old rectory set in beautiful gardens with extensive views. £1,250,000

Southfi eld Mill, WoodchesterGloucestershire GL5

A charming six-bedroom mill house of great character with lovely gardens and grounds. £975,000

The way you handled us and the sales process was outstanding

Mr S, Adderbury


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Over the past year we have sold property ranging in value from

£150,000 to £3.6m

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Wood Cottage, RoelGloucestershire GL54

A well-proportioned three-bedroom country cottage set in a stunning location with amazing, sweeping views. £500,000

Loxley House, BroadwellGloucestershire GL56

An immaculately presented, fi ve-bedroom detached contemporary home. £1,550,000

North End House, BlockleyGloucestshire GL56

A handsome fi ve-bedroom detached house with a well-presented separate cottage. £695,000

Little Leys House, BurmingtonWarwickshire CV36

A stylishly presented four-bedroom period village house.

£530,000

Manor Cottage, Upper SlaughterGloucestershire GL54

A delightful four-bedroom Listed village house. £850,000

Troopers Lodge, Bourton on the HillGloucestershire GL56

A pretty two-bedroom lodge with extensive extra accommodation. £475,000

Webbs Farm, StourtonWarwickshire CV36

An attractive and well-presented six-bedroom village farmhouse with planning permission to extend and a coach house on the property. £1,200,000

Village Farm House, BledingtonOxfordshire OX7

An idyllic six-bedroom family farmhouse and unique ancillary converted barn overlooking the village green.

£1,350,000

I have never felt the agents deserve their fees more than you

Mr M, Ashton Keynes

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more viewings took place in Moreton in the fi rst six months of 2012, compared

with 2011

40%

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Ludwell House, Byfi eldNorthamptonshire NN11

A charming house with stunning gardens, a detached cottage and plenty of land. £1,350,000

Wisteria House, Middleton CheneyOxfordshire OX17

A superb and well-presented detached fi ve-bedroom family house situated in a popular village. £795,000

Hunters End, BodicoteOxfordshire OX15

A spacious fi ve-bedroom Victorian house with a delightful well-established garden. £497,500

Kyetts Corner, CropredyOxfordshire OX17

A fi ve-bedroom family house situated on an excellent corner plot on a quiet no-through road. £425,000

Chinner House, ChacombeOxfordshire OX17

An impressive and well-presented fi ve-bedroom detached corner house situated in a hugely popular village in Oxfordshire. £725,000

Priestfi eld House, Hook NortonOxfordshire OX15

An immaculate six-bedroom Georgian family house that comes with a detached annexe and beautiful, well-kept gardens. £1,995,000

Mill House Farm, Kings SuttonOxfordshire OX17

A fi ve-bedroom productive grass farm and mill house. £1,150,000

Kayleh Cottage, MollingtonOxfordshire OX17

An immaculate two-bedroom thatched cottage right on the edge of the village. £315,000

There are no other estate agents who put in as much personal

touch as you doMrs G, Churchill

S&P’s market share of £500,000+ houses in Banbury in 2011

47.9%


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Sam Trounson Partner

What’s the best way to

spend a Sunday afternoon

in your area? Lunch at the Tunnel House Inn near Coates and then a walk or ride in Cirencester Park – thousands of acres of landscaped parkland that is open to the public 365 days a year.

Henry Teare Negotiator

Which is the best house

you’ve sold this year?

Manor Cottage in Upper Slaughter, a much sought-after village. It had great accommodation and was in a stunning location.If I could have a super

power, it would be...

the ability to make a sandwich merely with the power of my mind.

Toby Harris Partner



in your area? A spring walk among the bluebells in Whichford Woods, followed by a pint of Hooky.What’s your top tip for

making a property stand

out? Jimmy Choo shoes in your wardrobe always gets a positive reaction.

Peter Sharvell Negotiator

If you could live anywhere

in your area, where

would it be? Highgrove. It’s unlikely but you never know...What’s your top tip for


out? Mow the lawns, tidy the house and, if possible, give the house a fresh coat of paint. Failing that, bake some bread!

George PhilipPartner

What’s your top tip for


out? Fresh gravel on the drive and newly painted windows.If I could have a super

power, it would be...

to always exceed our clients’ expectations so they recommend us.

Simon MertonHead of Offi ce



in your area? Cycling to a pub overlooking a village green and drinking a cool glass of cider or two.What’s your top tip for


out? Set the guide price at a realistic level.

Wooden Hill Farm, BloxhamOxfordshire OX15

A residential farm combining a fi ne

country house, arable farmland and pasture as well as water meadows

and woodland. It is set in a spectacular elevated position in the heart of

the countryside and combines the character of the original building with modern comfort.

£1,850,000

Rectory Farm House,

BroadwellGloucestershire GL56

An imposing six-bedroom Grade II

Listed village property dating from the 18th

century. Set on the edge of the village, the house provides fl exible family

accommodation with six bedrooms and

stands in 1.2 acres of mature gardens.

£1,750,000


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