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Academy statusHigh achievers in Kensington

KnightsbridgeBeatle mews transformed

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Chester House, Belgravia Guide price: £395 per week

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Eaton Square, Belgravia Guide price: £1,050 per week

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Groom Place, Belgravia Guide price: £2,500 per week

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Chesham Street, Belgravia Guide price: £4,950 per week

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Pimlico Road, Belgravia Guide price: £700 per week

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Wilton Place, Belgravia Guide price: £5,950 per week

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Wellington House, Westminster Guide price: £895 per week

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Lower Belgrave Street, Belgravia Guide price: £1,500 per week

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Victoria Square, Belgravia Guide price: £3,250 per week

LET IN SW1

Chester Square, Belgravia Guide price: £8,950 per week

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Great Peter Street, Westminster Guide price: £2,495,000

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Passmore Street, Belgravia Guide price: £3,400,000

SOLD IN SW1

Dorset Mews, Belgravia Guide price: £4,950,000

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Eaton Place, Belgravia Guide price: £5,950,000

SOLD IN SW1

Chester Street, Belgravia Guide price: £2,750,000

SOLD IN SW1

Chester Square, Belgravia Guide price: £10,950,000

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Warwick Square, Pimlico Guide price: £2,950,000

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Catherine Place, Westminster Guide price: £4,450,000

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Gerald Road, Belgravia Guide price: £4,995,000

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LET IN SW1

Chester House, Belgravia Guide price: £395 per week

LET IN SW1

Eaton Square, Belgravia Guide price: £1,050 per week

LET IN SW1

Groom Place, Belgravia Guide price: £2,500 per week

LET IN SW1

Chesham Street, Belgravia Guide price: £4,950 per week

LET IN SW1

Pimlico Road, Belgravia Guide price: £700 per week

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Wilton Place, Belgravia Guide price: £5,950 per week

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Wellington House, Westminster Guide price: £895 per week

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Lower Belgrave Street, Belgravia Guide price: £1,500 per week

LET IN SW1

Victoria Square, Belgravia Guide price: £3,250 per week

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Chester Square, Belgravia Guide price: £8,950 per week

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Great Peter Street, Westminster Guide price: £2,495,000

SOLD IN SW1

Passmore Street, Belgravia Guide price: £3,400,000

SOLD IN SW1

Dorset Mews, Belgravia Guide price: £4,950,000

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Eaton Place, Belgravia Guide price: £5,950,000

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Chester Street, Belgravia Guide price: £2,750,000

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Warwick Square, Pimlico Guide price: £2,950,000

SOLD IN SW1

Catherine Place, Westminster Guide price: £4,450,000

SOLD IN SW1

Gerald Road, Belgravia Guide price: £4,995,000

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…sales partner

QIs there a checklist that I need to follow before I put my property on the market?

John Waters, partner at Knight Frank Chelsea, replies ...

AThe key to a successful sale is being prepared. There are a few things that should be done before

you put your property on the market, and most do not take much time.

Speak to your solicitor early. Let them know you are planning on selling and ask them to prepare the sales pack. They will then send you some forms to complete and also request that you gather together any planning permissions, building regulations certificates, warranties and so on that are covered in those forms.

The more prepared you are, the faster exchange of contracts can take place. Many of our vendors also request local authority searches so that a full sales pack is available the moment a sale is agreed. If you have a flat, it is also a good idea to request the managing agent’s pack including, among other things, service charge accounts for the last three years.

You will need an Energy Performance Certificate, which is required by law and needs to be commissioned before any marketing begins. The cost will vary depending on the provider, but expect to pay around £75.

Try to take a fresh look at your home. De-clutter where possible, tidy up the garden, clean the windows, and change any light bulbs that have gone. Look to see if there are any areas that could do with a coat of paint. Many of the houses we see have an old leak that has been repaired but not redecorated.

Call in a few removal firms to quote. Some transactions happen extremely quickly so it is best to have a few options.

The most important thing is to speak to a good estate agent, such as Knight Frank. They will be able to advise on all aspects of moving, how best to present your home to the market, the right price to ask, and any other queries you have about the process.

knightfrank.co.uk • 020 7349 4300

James Pace, head of our Chelsea office, and his team are renowned for their years of experience and their property expertise. They specialise in selling a range of properties from Pied-à-terres to the grandest mansions. Their in-depth knowledge of the local market, combined with an extensive network of offices in the UK and around the world, means that it is possible to match property to the best possible buyer.

To find out more about how Knight Frank can help with your property requirements, call Knight Frank Chelsea.

020 7349 4300 KnightFrank.co.uk

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From The Boltons to Carlyle Square

Chelsea’s addresses are as renowned

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NEWS AND FEATURES

32MARKET VIEW Government meddling. Tax on foreign investors will make no difference,

reports Robert Bailey.

32WATERFRONT LIVING River premium: Rooms with Thames views command high

prices.

33LONDON VOICE Sloane alone. Sales are exceptional in the exclusive area around

Sloane Square, reports Charles Holbrook.

33PROPERTY TALK Blowing bubbles. Is there anything we can do to cool the

overheated market, asks Cheryl Markosky.

36LONDON EYE Mayfair moving up. One of India’s biggest property developers makes a

significant acquisition.

34MONEY Buy to let for capital growth. Investors move money from the stock market

to property, reports Duncan Farmer.

34BEST BUYS Fixed, discount or tracker – check out the facts, figures and interest rates

from our current top ten mortgages.

95COUNTRY PROPERTY Your guide to an inspiring selection of excellent homes

currently for sale in rural locations.

FOR SALE & TO LET

46MARYLEBONE, MAYFAIR, PIMLICO, BELGRAVIA, KNIGHTSBRIDGE,

CHELSEA, SOUTH KENSINGTON, HIGHBURY & ISLINGTON Beatle mews. Four fab houses in Knightsbridge have won London’s Best Small Housing Development, and Ringo Starr once lived here.

56KENSINGTON, NOTTING HILL, PADDINGTON, HOLLAND PARK,

FULHAM, BROOK GREEN Academy award. Investors and owner-occupiers hunting for high quality can take a walk in these immaculate Kensington gardens.

120RENTALS High-tech gadgetry. Three luxury homes in exclusive Belgravia have

plenty of state-of-the-art contemporary comforts to attract modern tenants.

James Pace, head of our Chelsea office, and his team are renowned for their years of experience and their property expertise. They specialise in selling a range of properties from Pied-à-terres to the grandest mansions. Their in-depth knowledge of the local market, combined with an extensive network of offices in the UK and around the world, means that it is possible to match property to the best possible buyer.

To find out more about how Knight Frank can help with your property requirements, call Knight Frank Chelsea.

020 7349 4300 KnightFrank.co.uk

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Ifield Road, Chelsea Guide price: £395 per week

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Mathison House, Chelsea Guide price: £650 per week

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Lamont Road, Chelsea Guide price: £875 per week

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Cheyne Row, Chelsea Guide price: £3,750 per week

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Uverdale Road, Chelsea Guide price: £550 per week

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The Vale, Chelsea Guide price: £9,000 per week

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Beaufort Street, Chelsea Guide price: £540 per week

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Gertrude Street, Chelsea Guide price: £695 per week

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Slaidburn Street, Chelsea Guide price: £1,200 per week

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Mulberry Walk, Chelsea Guide price: £9,500 per week

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SOLD IN SW3

Beaufort Street, Chelsea Guide price: £1,250,000

SOLD IN SW7

Onslow Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £2,050,000

SOLD IN SW10

Drayton Gardens, Chelsea Guide price: £5,500,000

SOLD IN SW3

Mallord Street, Chelsea Guide price: £6,950,000

SOLD IN SW10

Park Walk, Chelsea Guide price: £1,375,000

SOLD IN SW5

Old Brompton Road, Earls Court Guide price: £7,850,000

SOLD IN SW10

Harcourt Terrace, Chelsea Guide price: £1,450,000

SOLD IN SW10

Limerston Street, Chelsea Guide price: £3,250,000

SOLD IN SW3

Elm Park Road, Chelsea Guide price: £5,850,000

SOLD IN SW3

Chelsea Park Gardens, Chelsea Guide price: £12,000,000

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LET IN SW3

Ifield Road, Chelsea Guide price: £395 per week

LET IN SW10

Mathison House, Chelsea Guide price: £650 per week

LET IN SW10

Lamont Road, Chelsea Guide price: £875 per week

LET IN SW3

Cheyne Row, Chelsea Guide price: £3,750 per week

LET IN SW10

Uverdale Road, Chelsea Guide price: £550 per week

LET IN SW3

The Vale, Chelsea Guide price: £9,000 per week

LET IN SW10

Beaufort Street, Chelsea Guide price: £540 per week

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Gertrude Street, Chelsea Guide price: £695 per week

LET IN SW10

Slaidburn Street, Chelsea Guide price: £1,200 per week

LET IN SW3

Mulberry Walk, Chelsea Guide price: £9,500 per week

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Beaufort Street, Chelsea Guide price: £1,250,000

SOLD IN SW7


SOLD IN SW10

Drayton Gardens, Chelsea Guide price: £5,500,000

SOLD IN SW3

Mallord Street, Chelsea Guide price: £6,950,000

SOLD IN SW10

Park Walk, Chelsea Guide price: £1,375,000

SOLD IN SW5

Old Brompton Road, Earls Court Guide price: £7,850,000

SOLD IN SW10

Harcourt Terrace, Chelsea Guide price: £1,450,000

SOLD IN SW10

Limerston Street, Chelsea Guide price: £3,250,000

SOLD IN SW3

Elm Park Road, Chelsea Guide price: £5,850,000

SOLD IN SW3

Chelsea Park Gardens, Chelsea Guide price: £12,000,000

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LET IN SW7

Cranley Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £445 per week

LET IN SW5

Queen's Gate, South Kensington Guide price: £800 per week

LET IN SW7

Brechin Place, South Kensington Guide price: £1,595 per week

LET IN SW7

Selwood Place, South Kensington Guide price: £2,450 per week

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Rosary Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £575 per week

LET IN SW7

Cranley Mansions, South Kensington Guide price: £2,950 per week

LET IN SW7

Evelyn Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £650 per week

LET IN SW5

Courtfield Gardens, Earls Court Guide price: £1,150 per week

LET IN SW7

Onslow Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £2,150 per week

LET IN SW7

Queen's Gate Terrace, South Kensington Guide price: £3,500 per week

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Earls Court Square, Earls Court Guide price: £795,000

SOLD IN SW5

Bolton Gardens, Earls Court Guide price: £1,275,000

SOLD IN SW7

Queens Gate Terrace, South Kensington Guide price: £1,850,000

SOLD IN SW7

Hereford Square, South Kensington Guide price: £2,995,000

SOLD IN SW7

Harrington Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £950,000

SOLD IN SW7

Queens Gate Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £3,850,000

SOLD IN SW7

Cornwall Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £975,000

SOLD IN SW5

Courtfield Gardens, Earls Court Guide price: £1,550,000

SOLD IN SW7


SOLD IN SW7

Roland Way, South Kensington Guide price: £3,950,000

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LET IN SW7

Cranley Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £445 per week

LET IN SW5

Queen's Gate, South Kensington Guide price: £800 per week

LET IN SW7

Brechin Place, South Kensington Guide price: £1,595 per week

LET IN SW7

Selwood Place, South Kensington Guide price: £2,450 per week

LET IN SW7

Rosary Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £575 per week

LET IN SW7

Cranley Mansions, South Kensington Guide price: £2,950 per week

LET IN SW7

Evelyn Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £650 per week

LET IN SW5

Courtfield Gardens, Earls Court Guide price: £1,150 per week

LET IN SW7

Onslow Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £2,150 per week

LET IN SW7

Queen's Gate Terrace, South Kensington Guide price: £3,500 per week

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SOLD IN SW5

Earls Court Square, Earls Court Guide price: £795,000

SOLD IN SW5

Bolton Gardens, Earls Court Guide price: £1,275,000

SOLD IN SW7

Queens Gate Terrace, South Kensington Guide price: £1,850,000

SOLD IN SW7

Hereford Square, South Kensington Guide price: £2,995,000

SOLD IN SW7

Harrington Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £950,000

SOLD IN SW7

Queens Gate Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £3,850,000

SOLD IN SW7

Cornwall Gardens, South Kensington Guide price: £975,000

SOLD IN SW5

Courtfield Gardens, Earls Court Guide price: £1,550,000

SOLD IN SW7


SOLD IN SW7

Roland Way, South Kensington Guide price: £3,950,000

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LET IN W1K

Davies Street, Mayfair Guide price: £2,600 per week

LET IN W1D

Wardour Street, Soho Guide price: £1,900 per week

LET IN WC2

Kean Street, Covent Garden Guide price: £1,550 per week

LET IN W1K

Green Street, Mayfair Guide price: £1,500 per week

LET IN W1K

Park House Apartments, Mayfair Guide price: £2,550 per week

LET IN WC2

Kean Street, Covent Garden Guide price: £750 per week

LET IN W1J

Charles Street, Mayfair Guide price: £2,250 per week

LET IN W1S

St George Street, Mayfair Guide price: £1,700 per week

LET IN W1K


LET IN W1J

Piccadilly, Mayfair Guide price: £625 per week

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SOLD IN W1K

Mount Street, Mayfair Guide price: £3,250,000

SOLD IN W1K

Dunraven Street, Mayfair Guide price: £7,250,000

SOLD IN W1S

Hanover Street, Mayfair Guide price: £1,900,000

SOLD IN W1K

Grosvenor Square, Mayfair Guide price: £12,500,000

SOLD IN SW1

Whitehall Court, St James's Guide price: £1,625,000

SOLD IN W1S

Dering Street, Mayfair Guide price: £4,300,000

SOLD IN W1F

Wardour Street, Soho Guide price: £4,850,000

SOLD IN W1K

Green Street, Mayfair Guide price: £6,450,000

SOLD IN SW1

Carlton Gardens, St James's Guide price: £8,500,000

SOLD IN W1K


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LET IN W1K

Davies Street, Mayfair Guide price: £2,600 per week

LET IN W1D

Wardour Street, Soho Guide price: £1,900 per week

LET IN WC2

Kean Street, Covent Garden Guide price: £1,550 per week

LET IN W1K


LET IN W1K

Park House Apartments, Mayfair Guide price: £2,550 per week

LET IN WC2

Kean Street, Covent Garden Guide price: £750 per week

LET IN W1J

Charles Street, Mayfair Guide price: £2,250 per week

LET IN W1S

St George Street, Mayfair Guide price: £1,700 per week

LET IN W1K


LET IN W1J

Piccadilly, Mayfair Guide price: £625 per week

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SOLD IN W1K


SOLD IN W1K

Dunraven Street, Mayfair Guide price: £7,250,000

SOLD IN W1S

Hanover Street, Mayfair Guide price: £1,900,000

SOLD IN W1K

Grosvenor Square, Mayfair Guide price: £12,500,000

SOLD IN SW1

Whitehall Court, St James's Guide price: £1,625,000

SOLD IN W1S

Dering Street, Mayfair Guide price: £4,300,000

SOLD IN W1F

Wardour Street, Soho Guide price: £4,850,000

SOLD IN W1K

Green Street, Mayfair Guide price: £6,450,000

SOLD IN SW1

Carlton Gardens, St James's Guide price: £8,500,000

SOLD IN W1K


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SOLD IN SW7

Egerton Gardens, Knightsbridge Guide price: £1,650,000

SOLD IN SW3


SOLD IN SW1

Pont Street, Knightsbridge Guide price: £5,750,000

SOLD IN SW1

Lennox Gardens, Knightsbridge Guide price: £2,950,000

SOLD IN SW1


SOLD IN SW7

Onslow Square, South Kensington Guide price: £2,650,000

SOLD IN SW7

Ennismore Gardens, Knightsbridge Guide price: £10,950,000

SOLD IN SW3

Burton Court, Chelsea Guide price: £3,500,000

SOLD IN SW1

Cadogan Square, Knightsbridge Guide price: £4,100,000

SOLD IN SW7

Rutland Court, Knightsbridge Guide price: £11,950,000

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SOLD IN SW1

Clabon Mews, Knightsbridge Guide price: £6,250,000

SOLD IN SW3

Egerton Terrace, Knightsbridge Guide price: £12,000,000

SOLD IN SW3

Moore Street, Chelsea Guide price: £6,500,000

SOLD IN SW3

Sprimont Place, Chelsea Guide price: £2,000,000

SOLD IN SW3

Markham Square, Chelsea Guide price: £5,600,000

SOLD IN SW3

Lincoln Street, Chelsea Guide price: £4,750,000

SOLD IN SW3

Alexander Square, Knightsbridge Guide price: £11,495,000

SOLD IN SW7

Pelham Crescent, Knightsbridge Guide price: £10,950,000

SOLD IN SW3

Shawfield Street, Chelsea Guide price: £5,000,000

SOLD IN SW1

Lennox Gardens Mews, Knightsbridge Guide price: £5,950,000

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SOLD IN SW3


SOLD IN SW1


SOLD IN SW1

Lennox Gardens, Knightsbridge Guide price: £2,950,000

SOLD IN SW1


SOLD IN SW7

Onslow Square, South Kensington Guide price: £2,650,000

SOLD IN SW7

Ennismore Gardens, Knightsbridge Guide price: £10,950,000

SOLD IN SW3

Burton Court, Chelsea Guide price: £3,500,000

SOLD IN SW1

Cadogan Square, Knightsbridge Guide price: £4,100,000

SOLD IN SW7

Rutland Court, Knightsbridge Guide price: £11,950,000

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SOLD IN SW1

Clabon Mews, Knightsbridge Guide price: £6,250,000

SOLD IN SW3

Egerton Terrace, Knightsbridge Guide price: £12,000,000

SOLD IN SW3

Moore Street, Chelsea Guide price: £6,500,000

SOLD IN SW3

Sprimont Place, Chelsea Guide price: £2,000,000

SOLD IN SW3

Markham Square, Chelsea Guide price: £5,600,000

SOLD IN SW3

Lincoln Street, Chelsea Guide price: £4,750,000

SOLD IN SW3

Alexander Square, Knightsbridge Guide price: £11,495,000

SOLD IN SW7

Pelham Crescent, Knightsbridge Guide price: £10,950,000

SOLD IN SW3

Shawfield Street, Chelsea Guide price: £5,000,000

SOLD IN SW1

Lennox Gardens Mews, Knightsbridge Guide price: £5,950,000

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LET IN W2

Kendal Street, Hyde Park Guide price: £475 per week

LET IN W2

The Brassworks, Frederick Close, Hyde Park Guide price: £2,950 per week

LET IN W1

Albany House, Regent Street, Marylebone Guide price: £750 per week

LET IN W1

Montagu Square, Marylebone Guide price: £1,250 per week

LET IN W2

Sussex Place, Hyde Park Guide price: £550 per week

LET IN W1

Gloucester Place, Marylebone Guide price: £1,750 per week

LET IN W2

Radnor Mews, Hyde Park Guide price: £995 per week

LET IN W2

The Lancasters, Hyde Park Guide price: £5,500 per week

LET IN W1

James Street, Marylebone Guide price: £995 per week

LET IN W1

John Street, Marylebone Guide price: £4,950 per week

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SOLD IN W2

Queens Gardens, Bayswater Guide price: £1,250,000

SOLD IN W2

Hyde Park Square, Hyde Park Guide price: £2,500,000

SOLD IN W2

Hyde Park Gardens Mews, Hyde Park Guide price: £3,600,000

SOLD IN W2

Clarendon Place, Hyde Park Guide price: £4,950,000

SOLD IN W2

Cleveland Terrace, Bayswater Guide price: £1,650,000

SOLD IN W2

The Lancasters, Hyde Park Guide price: £7,750,000

SOLD IN W2

Cleveland Square, Bayswater Guide price: £2,250,000

SOLD IN W2

Craven Hill Mews, Bayswater Guide price: £3,250,000

SOLD IN W2

Albion Street, Hyde Park Guide price: £3,950,000

SOLD IN W2

Craven Hill, Hyde Park Guide price: £15,000,000

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LET IN W2

Kendal Street, Hyde Park Guide price: £475 per week

LET IN W2

The Brassworks, Frederick Close, Hyde Park Guide price: £2,950 per week

LET IN W1

Albany House, Regent Street, Marylebone Guide price: £750 per week

LET IN W1

Montagu Square, Marylebone Guide price: £1,250 per week

LET IN W2

Sussex Place, Hyde Park Guide price: £550 per week

LET IN W1

Gloucester Place, Marylebone Guide price: £1,750 per week

LET IN W2

Radnor Mews, Hyde Park Guide price: £995 per week

LET IN W2

The Lancasters, Hyde Park Guide price: £5,500 per week

LET IN W1

James Street, Marylebone Guide price: £995 per week

LET IN W1

John Street, Marylebone Guide price: £4,950 per week

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SOLD IN W2

Queens Gardens, Bayswater Guide price: £1,250,000

SOLD IN W2

Hyde Park Square, Hyde Park Guide price: £2,500,000

SOLD IN W2

Hyde Park Gardens Mews, Hyde Park Guide price: £3,600,000

SOLD IN W2

Clarendon Place, Hyde Park Guide price: £4,950,000

SOLD IN W2

Cleveland Terrace, Bayswater Guide price: £1,650,000

SOLD IN W2

The Lancasters, Hyde Park Guide price: £7,750,000

SOLD IN W2

Cleveland Square, Bayswater Guide price: £2,250,000

SOLD IN W2

Craven Hill Mews, Bayswater Guide price: £3,250,000

SOLD IN W2

Albion Street, Hyde Park Guide price: £3,950,000

SOLD IN W2

Craven Hill, Hyde Park Guide price: £15,000,000

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LET IN SW1

Cadogan Square, Knightsbridge Guide price: £695 per week

LET IN SW3

Christchurch Street, Chelsea Guide price: £1,450 per week

LET IN SW3

Radnor Walk, Chelsea Guide price: £3,500 per week

LET IN SW3

Walton Place, Knightsbridge Guide price: £4,000 per week

LET IN SW3

Cavalry Square, Chelsea Guide price: £700 per week

LET IN SW7

Pelham Crescent, Knightsbridge Guide price: £6,500 per week

LET IN SW1

Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge Guide price: £1,000 per week

LET IN SW7

Montpelier Walk, Knightsbridge Guide price: £1,700 per week

LET IN SW1

Hans Place, Knightsbridge Guide price: £3,750 per week

LET IN SW3

Cheyne Walk, Chelsea Guide price: £15,000 per week

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SOLD IN W1

Park Crescent, Marylebone Guide price: £4,750,000

SOLD IN W1

Montagu Square, Marylebone Guide price: £2,550,000

SOLD IN W1

Nottingham Street, Marylebone Guide price: £3,695,000

SOLD IN W1

Bryanston Court, Marylebone Guide price: £2,775,000

SOLD IN W1

Devonshire Place, Marylebone Guide price: £1,795,000

SOLD IN W1

Dorset Square, Marylebone Guide price: £1,499,950

SOLD IN W1

Portland Place, Marylebone Guide price: £5,250,000

SOLD IN W1

Bryanston Mews East, Marylebone Guide price: £1,650,000

SOLD IN W1

Mansfield Street, Marylebone Guide price: £7,000,000

SOLD IN W1

Portman Square, Marylebone Guide price: £975,000

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LET IN SW1

Cadogan Square, Knightsbridge Guide price: £695 per week

LET IN SW3

Christchurch Street, Chelsea Guide price: £1,450 per week

LET IN SW3

Radnor Walk, Chelsea Guide price: £3,500 per week

LET IN SW3

Walton Place, Knightsbridge Guide price: £4,000 per week

LET IN SW3

Cavalry Square, Chelsea Guide price: £700 per week

LET IN SW7

Pelham Crescent, Knightsbridge Guide price: £6,500 per week

LET IN SW1

Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge Guide price: £1,000 per week

LET IN SW7

Montpelier Walk, Knightsbridge Guide price: £1,700 per week

LET IN SW1

Hans Place, Knightsbridge Guide price: £3,750 per week

LET IN SW3

Cheyne Walk, Chelsea Guide price: £15,000 per week

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SOLD IN W1

Park Crescent, Marylebone Guide price: £4,750,000

SOLD IN W1

Montagu Square, Marylebone Guide price: £2,550,000

SOLD IN W1

Nottingham Street, Marylebone Guide price: £3,695,000

SOLD IN W1

Bryanston Court, Marylebone Guide price: £2,775,000

SOLD IN W1

Devonshire Place, Marylebone Guide price: £1,795,000

SOLD IN W1

Dorset Square, Marylebone Guide price: £1,499,950

SOLD IN W1

Portland Place, Marylebone Guide price: £5,250,000

SOLD IN W1

Bryanston Mews East, Marylebone Guide price: £1,650,000

SOLD IN W1

Mansfield Street, Marylebone Guide price: £7,000,000

SOLD IN W1

Portman Square, Marylebone Guide price: £975,000

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Rutland Gate, Knightsbridge SW7Three bedroom lateral apartment with park viewsAn exquisite three bedroom third floor lateral apartment which has been refurbished and interior designed to exacting standards. Master bedroom suite, 2 further bedrooms with en suite, reception room, dining area, kitchen, cloakroom, direct lift access, resident caretaker. EPC rating C. Approximately 176 sq m (1,895 sq ft)Share of freeholdGuide price: £6,500,000

(SLA130278)

KnightFrank.co.uk/[email protected] 3641 5929

Joint agent: Strutt & Parker 020 7235 9959

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Trevor Square, Knightsbridge SW7Three bedroom later apartment with porterage and parkingMeticulously refurbished to the highest specifications, this apartment is located on the first floor of this exclusive Knightsbridge block. Master bedroom suite, bedroom 2 with en suite shower room, bedroom 3, reception room, kitchen, breakfast room, guest cloakroom with shower, private parking, 24 hour concierge and security. EPC rating F. Approximately 172.2 sq m (1,854 sq ft)Share of freeholdGuide price: £9,500,000

(SLA130285)


Joint agent: Harrods Estates020 7225 6506

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Campden Street, Kensington W8A beauitfully designed house with roof terraceA charming and recently re-developed three bedroom family house which offers a superb standard of finish, benefits from a roof terrace to the rear and is located in the heart of Kensington. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, guest cloakroom, roof terrace. EPC rating E. Approximately 137 sq m (1,481 sq ft)FreeholdGuide price: £2,800,000

(KEN130204)


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Devonshire Place Mews, Marylebone W1A five bedroom freehold mews house with garageA contemporary mews house over four floors, beautifully redesigned to optimise the use of natural light and space. Master bedroom suite, 2nd bedroom suite, 2 further bedrooms, 5th bedroom/study, family bathroom, open plan living and entertaining space with fully kitted kitchen and dining area, guest WC, roof terrace, private garage. EPC rating E. Approximately 276 sq m ﴾2,979 sq ft﴿FreeholdGuide price: £5,500,000

﴾MRY130156﴿


Joint agent: [email protected] 3527 0400

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Coombe Lane, Wimbledon SW20Exceptional early Victorian houseAn exceptional and rare period house, set over three floors and with all the charm and character expected of a property of this era. Master bedroom suite, 4 further bedrooms (1 en suite), 3 bathrooms, drawing room, study, kitchen/breakfast/family room, dining room, playroom, utility, garage, parking, garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 353.5 sq m (3,805 sq ft)

Freehold

Guide price £2,300,000


(WMB130185)

Thetford Road, New Maldon KT3Contemporary detached houseA beautifully presented, modern detached house cleverly designed to include a number of energy saving features. 6 bedrooms (2 en suite), 3 bath/shower rooms, drawing room, kitchen/dining/family room, study, cloakroom, utility room, garage, parking, garden. EPC rating B. Approximately 299.6 sq m (3,226 sq ft)

Freehold

Guide price £1,700,000


(WMB130244)

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Britannia Road, Fulham SW6A refurbished five bedroom houseAn immaculate refurbishment of a family house situated in a prestigious location on the Moore Park Estate, at the Chelsea/Fulham border. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, high specification kitchen, garden. EPC rating C. Approximately 139.92 sq m (1,506 sq ft)

Available unfurnished

Guide price: £1,550 per week


(FLQ171498)

Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill W11A fantastic two bedroom penthouseThe apartment has been interior designed and finished to a very high standard. It has a wall mounted TV and surround sound music system throughout. 2 double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, bathroom, shower room, reception room with open plan kitchen, fantastic roof terrace which is completely private, good storage and access to communal gardens. EPC rating E.

Available furnished

Guide price: £1,350 per week


(NHQ181829)

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1savills.co.uk

Entrance hall ø reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms(2 en suite) ø further bathroom ø guest cloakroom ø separate studio flatwith kitchen and shower room ø patio ø 214 sq m (2,306 sq ft)ø EPC=D

AN ELEGANT MAISONETTE BENEFITTING FROM A SEPARATE STUDIO FLATeaton place, sw1

Guide £3.5 million Leasehold, approximately 37 years remaining

Savills KnightsbridgeKatie [email protected]

020 7581 5234

Savills Sloane StreetTom [email protected]

020 7730 0822

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The New Year market is here. Opportunities are out there. So, if you’re considering a move, Savills can provide a powerful

mix of local knowledge, national relevance and global scale. Buying, selling, renting or letting, talk to Savills now.

One New Year resolution we can

help you keep:

Move.

savills.co.uk

Jonathan Hewlett Head of London [email protected] 7730 0822

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http://www.savills.co.uk


1savills.co.uk

Entrance hall ø reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms(2 en suite) ø further bathroom ø guest cloakroom ø separate studio flatwith kitchen and shower room ø patio ø 214 sq m (2,306 sq ft)ø EPC=D

AN ELEGANT MAISONETTE BENEFITTING FROM A SEPARATE STUDIO FLATeaton place, sw1



020 7581 5234


020 7730 0822

The New Year market is here. Opportunities are out there. So, if you’re considering a move, Savills can provide a powerful

mix of local knowledge, national relevance and global scale. Buying, selling, renting or letting, talk to Savills now.

One New Year resolution we can

help you keep:

Move.

savills.co.uk

Jonathan Hewlett Head of London [email protected] 7730 0822

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1savills.co.uk

Entrance hall ø reception room ø dining room ø kitchenø 3 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø further bathroom ø guest cloakroomø terrace ø lift ø 24 hr porter ø storage cage ø underground parkingspace ø 140 sq m (1,502 sq ft) ø EPC=B

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED APARTMENT WITH STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWSpalace street, sw1



020 7581 5234


020 7730 0822

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Reception room ø conservatory/dining area ø kitchen ø 2 bedroomsuites ø guest cloakroom ø utility room/storage vault ø patio gardenø terrace ø 117 sq m (1,258 sq ft) ø EPC=E

AN IMMACULATELY REFURBISHED MAISONETTE WITH A PRIVATE PATIO GARDENcliveden place, sw1

Guide £2.695 million Leasehold, plus Share of Freehold


020 7581 5234

Savills Sloane StreetChristian [email protected]

020 7730 0822




1savills.co.uk

Entrance hall ø reception room ø dining room ø kitchenø 3 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø further bathroom ø guest cloakroomø terrace ø lift ø 24 hr porter ø storage cage ø underground parkingspace ø 140 sq m (1,502 sq ft) ø EPC=B

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED APARTMENT WITH STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWSpalace street, sw1



020 7581 5234


020 7730 0822

1savills.co.uk

Reception room ø conservatory/dining area ø kitchen ø 2 bedroomsuites ø guest cloakroom ø utility room/storage vault ø patio gardenø terrace ø 117 sq m (1,258 sq ft) ø EPC=E

AN IMMACULATELY REFURBISHED MAISONETTE WITH A PRIVATE PATIO GARDENcliveden place, sw1

Guide £2.695 million Leasehold, plus Share of Freehold


020 7581 5234

Savills Sloane StreetChristian [email protected]

020 7730 0822

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LETTINGS LAYOUT ONLY1 2

3 4

savills.co.uk

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

Flexible furnishings £2,700 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

5 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø reception room ø dining roomø kitchen ø patio ø 300 sq m (3,238 sq ft) ø Council Tax=Hø EPC=F

MELBURY ROAD, W8

Savills Kensington [email protected] 020 7535 3333

Unfurnished £2,200 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

4 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchenø porter ø Phillimore Estate property ø managed by Savillsø 200 sq m (2,153 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C

HORNTON COURT EAST, W8


Furnished £1,250 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø reception room ø open plan kitchenø wood floors ø fully refurbished ø 76 sq m (822 sq ft)ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=D

PHILLIMORE GARDENS, W8



Furnished £995 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchenø roof terrace ø 92 sq m (999 sq ft) ø Council Tax=Fø EPC=D

SCARSDALE STUDIOS, W8


*£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.30

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LETTINGS LAYOUT ONLY

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Savills Sloane StreetMurdi Van [email protected]

020 7824 9005

3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 4 reception rooms ø kitchen ø balcony ø roof terrace ø garageø 261 sq m (2,810 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=B

NEWLY REFURBISHED MEWS HOUSE SITUATED IN NORTH BELGRAVIAwilton row, sw1

Furnished£3,250 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*




LETTINGS LAYOUT ONLY1 2

3 4

savills.co.uk


Flexible furnishings £2,700 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

5 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø reception room ø dining roomø kitchen ø patio ø 300 sq m (3,238 sq ft) ø Council Tax=Hø EPC=F

MELBURY ROAD, W8


Unfurnished £2,200 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

4 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchenø porter ø Phillimore Estate property ø managed by Savillsø 200 sq m (2,153 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C

HORNTON COURT EAST, W8


Furnished £1,250 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø reception room ø open plan kitchenø wood floors ø fully refurbished ø 76 sq m (822 sq ft)ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=D

PHILLIMORE GARDENS, W8



Furnished £995 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchenø roof terrace ø 92 sq m (999 sq ft) ø Council Tax=Fø EPC=D

SCARSDALE STUDIOS, W8



savills.co.uk

LETTINGS LAYOUT ONLY

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Savills Sloane StreetMurdi Van [email protected]

020 7824 9005

3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 4 reception rooms ø kitchen ø balcony ø roof terrace ø garageø 261 sq m (2,810 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=B

NEWLY REFURBISHED MEWS HOUSE SITUATED IN NORTH BELGRAVIAwilton row, sw1

Furnished£3,250 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

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High price of rooms with Thames views

As the commercial importance of the Thames has waned, the appeal of waterfront living is putting a value on the river. Homes with the best views command prices more than a third higher than their neighbours off the river, new research by Savills reveals.

Researchers at the firm studied all sales within 100 metres of the river on a stretch between Teddington Lock to the west and Royal Docks to the east. They found the average price of a home with a direct river view was 18 to 20 per cent more than for properties within one kilometre of the river.

However, all views are not equal, Savills Waterfront London report concludes. A south bank location in central London commands the highest premium, with prices over a third (35.4 per cent) higher than neighbouring properties away from the river, with the average waterfront flat selling for £575,000. Further away from the river, the average selling price was £425,000.

The most valuable central London waterfront locations are found along the north bank, though the river view comes with a relatively modest 16.3 per cent premium relative to close neighbours. Here the average flat has a price tag of £960,000 but that compares to an

average of £825,000 within a kilometre of the river.

Natalie Ingham, Savills residential research analyst, said: “Over the next few years, the regeneration of areas such as Victoria and the development-led growth around Nine Elms and South Bank – including Battersea Power Station, Riverwalk and the Shell Centre – will extend the boundaries of the prime waterfront market.”

A pipeline of 13,200 riverfront units will be built over the next five years, accounting for 9.4 per cent of all expected inner London development. “While a large pipeline can bring uncertainty to the market, the improving infrastructure – in particular transport links – will help boost the accessibility of these new waterfront communities,” said Ingham. Sarah Gretton, head of Savills Waterfront, added: “The principal appeal of living on the river is the amazing light and space, with the expanse of river reflecting the light back into your property and the added bonus that it will never be built on or developed.”

River premium (top picture): view from a £2.5m apartment in Deodar Road, Putney. Savills 020 8780 9900.

marketviewThe government has introduced capital gains tax (CGT) on foreign homeowners ostensibly to temper what they perceive as a property market in danger of overheating,

reports property finder Robert Bailey.Personally, I do not think it will make any difference one way or another. I have clients who are incredibly shrewd investors and upon hearing the news, they simply shrugged. Although the details of the tax rates will not be revealed for another 18 months, if they are in line with CGT rates for domestic buyers, they will only be 18 or 28 per cent. This means foreign investors are still pocketing up to 72 per cent of the proceeds.

Even prior to the Autumn Statement, the government acknowledged that the tax was unlikely to raise much revenue. Its introduction was a sort of compromise in lieu of the ill-conceived Mansion Tax championed by the Lib Dems and endorsed by the Labour Party.

The other intention, to rein in the prime central property market, is unnecessary, however. The market is self-regulating and already there are signs that it is returning to a steadier growth rate. Eight-figure properties are proving harder to shift than ever, and despite a flurry of publicity surrounding some of the most illustrious properties, few have actually sold.

We have also seen greedy vendors learning some important lessons when they put their properties on the market for far too much. Whereas these vendors may have stood a chance of selling when the market was at its frothiest, they are more likely to stick on the market now. Even ultra-high-net-worth individuals baulk at paying over the odds for a non-liquid asset, especially in the current environment.

The currency fluctuations that made London appear cheap to foreign investors over the last few years are now moving back in favour of sterling as the domestic economy strengthens. The economy’s growth is also likely to trigger mortgage rate rises in the medium term, which will slow the growth rate even further.

What is more, many of the price rises we have seen have been the direct result of chronic stock shortages. While there will always be a finite supply of property in London, developers have had greater access to finance over the last couple of years, leading to more home building, even in prime central London. With more supply, prices will inevitably stabilise.

The introduction of CGT may have won the popular vote but if the government was truly intending to slow the property market, the tax will prove to be a very ineffective lever in a large machine.

The prime central London market is already contracting and few pundits are predicting the kind of capital growth in 2014 that we have witnessed in previous years. London will still continue to be a popular investment but government meddling is neither welcome nor necessary.

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Waterfront living

LONDON PROPERTY

REVIEWREVIEW

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Are we forever blowing bubbles, asks Cheryl Markosky?

There’s been much talk of a property bubble in London. Should we be concerned, and is there anything we can do in the current overheated market in the capital?

“We see no evidence of an imminent housing bubble and think it an unlikely prospect,” says Lucian Cook, Savills head of UK residential research. “For a bubble to occur we’d need to see five year price rises of 35 to 40 per cent and/or mortgage interest rates of around seven per cent, which seems improbable.”

Simon Lindesay-Bethune from John Wilcox & Co points out that prices in central London have outperformed the remainder of the country by an alarming rate. “It’s been reported that George Osborne is considering implementing CGT on overseas investors in an effort to slow the market down. While many see this as a ‘fair’ tax, it might also ease the pressure on the political push for a Mansion Tax, a great relief for London property owners.”

He notes there’s already been resistance among purchasers to continuing price rises, and the speed of prices rising is slowing. “Despite press comment on London’s bubble bursting, all the indications we’re seeing suggest prices will continue to rise, albeit at a slightly slower rate.”

As a global location, London remains tremendously attractive for different reasons – time zone, language, financial services, lifestyle, culture, transparency of legal and judicial systems, stable currency and economic recovery.

“With these advantages, there will always be a steady supply of people wanting to invest here against an absolutely finite supply of property,” adds Lindesay-Bethune. As agents, we’d prefer to see value rises slow to a steadier rate, but we don’t see any danger of a bubble bursting yet,” Lindesay-Bethune adds.

Talk of a house price bubble is nonsense, Mark Harris of mortgage broker SPF Private Clients insists. “London may be performing well, but prices are flat or even falling in other areas. Cheaper mortgage rates are helping buyers onto the ladder, but lenders aren’t giving mortgages away. Underwriting remains strict, particularly for those requiring high loan-to-values, so some people will be disappointed.”

Having just returned from a trip to Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur – the three powerhouses of Asia with the highest number of investors into London – Marc von Grundherr of Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings found interest higher than ever.

“My only word of caution is that while there is very strong rental demand, we’re finding rent increases are very slow. And with capital values rising, yields are being crushed,” he said.

Special report by Charles Holbrook, associate director residential for Savills Sloane Street

The area around Sloane Street continued its strong performance in 2013,

with average house prices rising by 6.4 per cent, and a further rise of 3 per cent forecast for the year ahead.

Savills has seen exceptional sales at the top end of the market over £10m, and also for houses under £5m, while the price bracket in between has proved more difficult in recent weeks.

We have seen stock that has been on the market for some time selling as stock levels decrease and applicant levels increase. Buyers are taking advantage of historically low interest rates as the economic recovery may lead to increased rates.

The range of property available is exemplary, and buyers are spoilt for choice from classic period townhouses in idyllic garden squares, ultra-prime new-build apartments and penthouses, and cottage-style homes tucked down quiet mews. As a result, the area is increasingly popular with international buyers, who account for nearly 70 per cent of all purchases above £5m.

Although the bulk of our overseas buyers are from Western European countries, we also work closely with our China, India and Russia international desks, and have a number of clients from North Africa and the Middle East.

Sloane Street is certainly seen as patch of opportunity, with principal usage of property almost equally split between main residence, second home and investment and redevelopment. There is plenty to do and see in the vicinity, with some of the best shopping streets including Sloane Street and the King’s Road. The Royal Court Theatre in Sloane Square is also close by, hosting work by innovative writers from the UK and around the world.

Private ownership of large tracts of the area around Sloane Street has ensured careful management and preservation of much of its historic character. The stunning conservation area of Belgravia lays claim to some of the grandest classic architecture in London.

With white stucco residences, sprawling embassies, landscaped garden squares and luxurious new developments, the area truly captures the very best of the capital. The quality of property in the area is safeguarded through the Duke of Westminster’s Grosvenor Estate, which has acted as long-standing landlord for Belgravia. Meanwhile the Cadogan Estate covers much of Chelsea and Knightsbridge.

• Charles Holbrook grew up close to Sloane Square and has been selling houses in Chelsea, Belgravia and Knightsbridge since 2002.

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propertytalkLondon Voice

LONDON PROPERTY

REVIEWREVIEW

DT Chapter & Verse DPS.indd 2 18/12/2013 11:55

Buy-to-let shift Investors turn from stock market to property, says Duncan FarmerThere can be no doubt that house prices are rising fast, which is why the Government has

decided to end the Funding for Lending scheme for mortgages and restrict it to business borrowing in an attempt to cool the property market and boost the fortunes of commercial enterprises. It hopes, as a result, to put the economy on a firmer footing by creating jobs and boosting output.

However, private investors see things somewhat differently. According to research by BDRC Continental Investors, one third of buy-to-let landlords questioned said they had moved money from the stock market and used it to buy a rental property in the belief that it would give them a better return than the FTSE 100.

A year earlier the figure was lower at 24 per cent, suggesting strongly that confidence in shares, which have enjoyed a surge in the past three years, is waning. Not only are those investors concerned about capital growth but also they have obviously been disappointed that dividends have not improved.

The buy-to-let market has been booming and between July and September 15 per cent of those questioned said they had added to their property portfolio and a further quarter

said they would buy more in 2014.There are other reasons: one in ten says

that the poor performance of pensions has led them to turn to property, and one in five says they are in it for rental income rather than capital growth. Many are in it for the long term and are unconcerned about capital gains tax liabilities they may accrue when they sell.

Oddly, only a handful of those questioned believe that owning rental property gives them more control than holding stocks and shares. As a landlord myself, I feel far more in control of my financial destiny than I do over other investments I hold.

Of the few aspects of property ownership over which I have no influence, the most worrying is interest rates, and while most experts believe they are going to rise eventually, rents too are increasing.

Personally, I have no intention of selling shares to buy property, but that is simply because holding a balanced portfolio – shares, property, cash on deposit and premium bonds – gives me some protection against the vagaries of any of those markets. One benefit of holding shares is that dividends are re-invested – landlords can mimic this by using excess rent to over-pay their mortgage, which as I have written many times before, has many, many advantages.

moneytip

£ January is often a time when individuals reflect on the excesses of the festive period and your finances should not be treated any differently. Mortgage repayments are most

households’ biggest outgoing, so reviewing your rate could yield savings.

During 2013 the mortgage market saw some of the lowest mortgage rates ever. The biggest winners were those who have significant equity in their home – perhaps 30 or 40 per cent – but now increased competition and improved pricing means those with higher loan-to-values may benefit.

If you are on SVR (standard variable rate) or coming to the end of your current offer, then it is worth reviewing your mortgage. Always work out the total cost of the deal – rate plus fees – when comparing products rather than going purely by rate. It will differ according to the size of your loan, so checking the total cost ensures you don’t pay over the odds in the long run.

Shop around or use a mortgage broker to see if you are eligible for a better deal that could save you money.

Mark HarrisSPF Private Clients

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Current Best Buy MortgagesSource: Charcol Ltd 0800 718191 www.charcol.co.uk Fixed Rate – 2 years

Lender Rate UntilReversionary

RateAPR

Max. LTV

HLC ERCProduct

FeeExit Fee

Notes

NatWest 1.89% 31/3/16 4.00%3.9% APR

60% None 2/1% to 31/3/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £995 Nil On remortgages free valuation and free legal fees.

Nationwide 1.99% 2 years 3.99%3.9% APR

70% None 3% to last day of month in 2 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £999* £90 *FTBs: £499. On remortgages free valuation and

free legal fees.

Principality 2.09% 31/1/16 4.99%4.8% APR

75% None 3% to 31/1/16. £999 £142 Free valuation. On remortgages free legal fees.

Accord 2.24% 29/2/16 5.99%5.8% APR

80% None 2/1% to 29/2/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £975 £90 Flexible. Available with offset facility at 2.44%.

Principality 2.89% 31/1/16 4.99%4.8% APR

85% None 3% to 31/1/16. £999 £142 Free valuation.On remortgages free legal fees.

Hinckley & Rugby 3.89% 2 years 5.64%5.5% APR

90% None None £990 £150

Accord 4.89% 29/2/16 5.99%5.9% APR

95% None 2/1% to 29/1/16. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free. Nil £90 Purchase only. Free valuation. £500 cashb’k.

Available with offset at 5.09%.

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Cheaper dealsWhile house sales have continued to rise, a growing number of existing homeowners are taking advantage of low rates by remortgaging or switching to a cheaper deal.

In October, the last month for which figures are available, remortgaging rose by £26 million compared with September, and while that was an increase of just 0.6 per cent, the figure is 27.7 per cent higher than in October 2012. The average loan size dropped slightly to £149,282 but again that figure is far higher – by 8.0 per cent – than the previous year.

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Borrowers stillbetter placedAs I mentioned, the Funding for Lending Scheme has had a such a big impact on the housing market that it is being cut. The figures show that the household sector has seen far more of the money than the business sector – net lending for mortgages in the third quarter of 2013 was £5.1 billion compared with £3.6 billion for private businesses.

Brian Murphy, the head of lending at the Mortgage Advice Bureau, says that while FLS has worked, removing it will not be disastrous for mortgage borrowers. “The scheme’s departure from the mortgage market in 2014 is likely to mean rates increasing slightly in the next six to twelve months,” he says. “But mortgage seekers are still in a far better position than they were a year ago and lenders will continue to take advantage of other routes to funding.”

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7200 Homes repossessed in third quarter of

2013, down by 1000 on the third quarter of 2012.

3.0%Average yield on the FTSE 100. Buying a two-bedroom flat in East London would

yield almost 8 per cent.

3.53% Average fixed-rate mortgage available today compared with 4.65 per cent in

July 2012.

79% Londoners who believe the value of their

home will be higher in 12 months, according to the Markit/Knight Frank HPSI survey.

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Yorkshire B S 2.69% 28/2/19 4.99%4.5% APR

65% None4/4/3/2/1% to 28/2/19. Can repay up to 10% p.a.

ERC free£1,475 £90

Flexible.Available with offset facility at 2.89%.

Accord 2.99% 28/2/19 5.99%5.4% APR


ERC free£975 £90

Flexible.Available with offset facility at 3.19%.

Hinckley & Rugby

3.35% 30/11/18 5.64%5.2% APR

80% None None £890 £150Free valuation.

On remortgages free legal fees.

Leeds 3.79% 31/3/19 5.69%5.2% APR


ERC free£999 £199

Darlington 4.39% 31/1/19 5.95%5.6% APR

90% None 3% to 31/1/19. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £574 £100

HSBC 4.99% 31/3/19 3.94%4.3% APR

95% None5/4/3/2/1% to 31/3/19. Can increase monthly

payments by up to 20% ERC free£99 Nil

Coventry 2.09% Term N/A2.2% APR

65% None Nil £999 £125Free valuation. On remortgages free legal

fees. Flexible.

Santander2.49% (Bank Rate +1.99%)

Term N/A2.6% APR

75% None Nil £495 £225

Coventry 2.85% Term N/A2.9% APR

85% None Nil £999 £125Free valuation. On remortgages free legal

fees. Flexible.

Furness3.39%

(2.05% disc)3 years 5.44%

5.3% APR

90% None 3% in 3 years. Can repay up to 10% p.a. ERC free £995 £90On remortgages free valuation and free legal

fees.

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Upward trendSince Funding for Lending started in July 2012, the interest rates on fixed-rate mortgages have fallen quite dramatically – down from 4.65 per cent 18 months ago to an average of 3.53 per cent today, according to Moneyfacts.

Brokers now believe that rates will rise, but not suddenly or by a large margin, and most expect the Bank of England base rate to remain at 0.5 per cent for the rest of 2014. However, there is now a consensus that fixed-rate mortgages will not get cheaper.

Ray Boulger of broker John Charcol says: “Rates have been edging down over the past few weeks, but that downward trend will end.” The Building Societies Association remains confident about low rates. “Rates will be higher in a year, but there won’t be a sudden jump,” says the BSA’s Paul Broadhead.

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Mayfair on the riseLodha Group, one of India’s largest property developers, has entered the UK market with the acquisition of One Grosvenor Square – the Canadian High Commission – in Mayfair.

Advised by Knight Frank, Lodha exchanged contracts to acquire the landmark building from the Canadian Government for £306 million.

“London and the UK offer significant opportunities for a high-quality developer focused on creating a large-scale housing development business there,” said Abhinandan Lodha, deputy managing director of Lodha

“We plan to focus on Mumbai and London as our two main markets and serve London in the same manner that we serve Mumbai – with world class product intended to serve all key market segments.”

Justin Gaze, head of Residential Development Land, Knight Frank, said: “This purchase, Lodha Group’s first acquisition in London, is a strategically significant one. We expect Mayfair’s residential offering to rise to meet the area’s image as one of London’s centres of luxury.”

London forecastLondon property prices will continue to dwarf those in the rest of the UK in 2014, but the rate of growth is expected to stabilize, according to estate agent Marsh & Parsons.

The company forecasts that prime London house prices will rise by 5 to 7 per cent in 2014 compared to 10.3 per cent in the last 12 months, with the majority of growth expected to take place in the first half of the year.

Hamptons wins GoldHamptons International took home Gold for Best Large Agency for the second consecutive year at the Estate Agency of the Year Awards at the Lancaster London Hotel in December.

Once again supported by the Sunday Times and the Times, the event attracted agents from across the country and the winners were presented with their awards by television presenter Penny Smith. Grant Bates of Hamptons Islington was crowned Best Negotiator and Daniel O’Brien, also of Islington, Best Valuer.

Marc Goldberg, head of Hamptons Sales, said: “We have been working hard to grow our business share, invest in our staff and continue to provide our clients with outstanding customer service beyond their expectations. To be acknowledged for these efforts by a group of industry experts is extremely rewarding.”Pictured at the presentation are, from left: Penny Smith; Marc Goldberg; Phil Tenant, Hamptons chief operating officer; and Lesley Dunn, head of Lettings.

New look supports transformationEstate agent Cluttons will have a new look next month with an updated brand.

The move supports a recent transformation at the company including reorganising teams into five divisions: Consultancy, Agency and Capital Markets, International, Residential Sales and Lettings, and Telecoms Media Technology.

All nine residential agency branches in London are in the process of being refurbished and a new branch is due to open in Blackheath. Further branch openings are planned for this year.

Three in a Chelsea row

Christchurch Street in Chelsea is making a name for itself for its friendly village atmosphere, with a church and award-winning school at one end, a cosy gastropub in the middle, and Burton Court cricket ground at the other end.

Demonstrating the demand for cottage-style homes in Chelsea, Knight Frank has let three such properties in a row on Christchurch Street – close to the King’s Road – within the past 12 months.

Famous residents of Christchurch Street have included Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh, who had a love nest here at Durham Cottage from 1937 to 1956, and 1977 Wimbledon winner Virginia Wade.

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Regent Street dealThe Crown Estate and Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) have extended their Regent Street partnership by adding the landmark £390m Quadrant 3 redevelopment.

The deal sees NBIM take a 25 per cent stake in the £390m Quadrant 3 scheme in addition to its existing 25 per cent stake in the rest of Regent Street. The partnership between the Crown Estate and NBIM, now valued at £2.8bn, is transforming the street through their £1bn investment programme.

The award winning 270,000 sq ft Quadrant 3 project is home to a range of globally renowned retailers and businesses including Al Gore’s Generation Investment Management, Telefonica Digital, UGG, Whole Foods Market and Jack Spade, as well as flagship London restaurants, Mash and Brassiere Zedel.

Asian demand is strongCentral London property has continued to prove highly attractive to international buyers with strong demand from Asia, where a growing middle class is fuelling interest in overseas buying, reports estate agent Winkworth.

“Meanwhile, a recovery in the UK financial services industry is bolstering the sentiment of domestic buyers and adding to demand for prime properties,” said the company.

“We expect, however, that this interest will be tempered in 2014 by a recovery in sterling as the UK economy shows further modest improvement, a reduction in both global and eurozone risk lessening the pull of the London market as a safe haven, and an increasing number of properties incurring stamp duty at the maximum rate of 7 per cent as prices push through the £2m barrier.”

House builder reveals plans for expansionLinden Homes hosted an exclusive champagne reception to give land agents, consultants and planning contacts more insight into the company’s aims and ambitions for the future in and around London.

Andrew Richards, the company’s new group managing director, shared business plans and aspirations at the event against the London skyline in a Bankside gallery.

“This event was an opportunity to showcase areas in and around London where we already have a presence and will be looking to extend our reach in the coming months and years,” he said. “London and the South-east play an important role in these plans.”

The event highlighted this year’s key success stories for the company, which picked up Housebuilder of the Year at the Housebuilder awards. These include Ashlar Court in Hammersmith, a flagship conversion scheme recently launched near the Chiswick High Road, and Millbrook Park in Mill Hill, North London.

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Sales

This newly renovated property is located in a veryenviable position in South Kensington and offers afantastically light and spacious investment.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 furtherbedrooms, Shower room, Reception/dining room,Kitchen, Lift, Porter, EPC: C.

South Kensington Sales020 7581 8888 | [email protected]

£2,750,000LeaseholdOnslow Square SW7

A spectacular second floor 1,086 sq.ft. twobedroom two bathroom flat with direct southerlyviews over the River Thames towards BatterseaPark.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Secondbedroom, Shower room, Reception room, HarveyJones kitchen/dining room, Under-floor heating inbathrooms, Hardwood timber floors, EPC: D.

Chelsea Sales020 7225 1225 | [email protected]

£2,250,000LeaseholdChelsea Embankment SW3

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An extremely well finished Victorian terraced houseoffering nearly 2,000 sq.ft. of living space. Thecustom designed kitchen has been recentlyrefurbished and is of very high quality.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Seconddouble bedroom with en-suite shower room, 3further double bedrooms, Double reception room,Kitchen/breakfast room, Cellar, Garden, EPC: D.

Fulham Sales020 7731 4391 | [email protected]

£2,150,000FreeholdWinchendon Road SW6

A large (circa 1,044 sq.ft.) apartment on the 4thfloor of this popular modern block with a live-inporter, gym and secure underground parking,offering good living space throughout.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Secondbedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Lift,porter, Gym, Underground parking, EPC: C.

Pimlico & Westminster Sales020 7931 8200 | [email protected]

£1,100,000LeaseholdThe Atrium, Vincent Square SW1P

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A spectacular penthouse with panoramic viewsacross London. The property is laid out over twofloors and there is a large reception room with floorto ceiling windows and doors to a roof terrace.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Receptionroom, Kitchen, Terrace with hot tub, Caretaker,Parking by separate negotiation, EPC: G.

Chelsea Lettings020 7581 6666 | [email protected]

£2,500 per weekFurnishedChelsea Towers SW3

A stunning and immaculately presented fivebedroom family house on a sought-after road closeto the amenities of Parsons Green.

4 double bedrooms, Single bedroom, 2 bathrooms,Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room,Cellar, Patio garden, Roof terrace, Close to ParsonsGreen underground, EPC: D.

Fulham Lettings020 7731 4791 | [email protected]

£1,250 per weekUnfurnishedChesilton Road SW6

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A fabulous house, newly refurbished to anextremely high standard, located on this popularstreet just off Kensington Church Street.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room,Kitchen/breakfast room, Balcony, EPC: B.

Kensington Lettings020 7792 1331 | [email protected]

£925 per weekUnfurnishedPeel Street W8

A wonderful opportunity to rent a fantastic fourbedroom house on a quiet road, that has beenbeautifully refurbished throughout.

4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Doublereception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Garden,EPC: D.

Fulham Lettings020 7731 4791 | [email protected]

£875 per weekUnfurnishedAtalanta Street SW6

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Buckingham Palace Road, SW1 £1,250,000 Leasehold A contemporary and stylish two bedroom apartment on the first floor only moments from St. James’s Park and Buckingham Palace. EPC Rating: B

Ashley Court, SW1 £950,000 Share of FreeholdA great two bedroom apartment . Ashley Court is a period building tucked away on a residential street opposite Westminster Cathedral’s Piazza.

Tachbrook Street, SW1 £1,195,000 Share of FreeholdA beautifully presented top floor maisonette in the heart of Pimlico with a Share of Freehold title.EPC Rating: D

Temperence Works, SE11 £4,500,000 FreeholdA spectacular warehouse conversion spanning approximately 5000sqft with arguably one of the largest gardens in Central London. EPC Rating: E

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Palace Street SW1 £3,250,000 LeaseholdThis modern apartment affords one of the most breath taking views of the London skyline from all principal rooms. EPC Rating: B

Sainte Foy, France From £124,000 to £440,000Ski in ski out apartments located in Sainte Foy en Tarentaise with high guaranteed rental income.

Pimlico Apartments, SW1 £975,000 LeaseholdA three bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the second floor (with lift) with concierge and secure underground parking. EPC Rating: C

Malaga, Spain £292,000 A three bedroom property with sea and mountain views, located just 5km from the whitewashed villages of Mijas Pueblo.

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Wellington House SW1E, £1,650 per weekThree bedroom duplex apartment finished and furnished to the very highest standard. Situated moments from Buckingham Palace. EPC: B

Royal Belgrave House SW1V, £395 per weekSpacious one bedroom apartment with daily porter situated close to Victoria station.EPC: C

Eccleston Square Mews SW1V, £1,150 per weekExceptional refurbished property situated in a picturesque cobbled Mews. EPC: D

Greycoat House SW1P, £595 per weekStylish two bedroom apartment boasting contemporary décor. Available with parking. EPC: C

Warwick Square SW1V, £625 per weekModern one bedroom conversion apartment situated in the heart of Pimlico. EPC: C

St. George’s Square SW1V, £630 per weekSpacious two bedroom apartment close to Pimlico tube and the river. EPC: D

The Exchange SW1P, £650 per weekWell presented three bedroom apartment in a convenient location for transport & amenities. EPC: C

Hepburn House SW1P, £800 per weekStylish two bedroom apartment boasting contemporary décor. EPC: C

Parliament View SE1, £730 per weekModern three bedroom apartment benefiting from concierge service & communal gym. EPC: B

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Eccleston Square SW1V, £750 per weekTenant Secured December 2013

The Panoramic SW1V, £900 per weekTenant Secured November 2013

Sutherland Street SW1V, £470 per weekTenant Secured November 2013

Hugh Street SW1V, £550 per weekTenant Secured December 2013

Marsham Court SW1P, £410 per weekTenant Secured December 2013

Millbank SW1P, £490 per weekTenant Secured November 2013

Lupus Street SW1V, £550 per weekTenant Secured December 2013

Claverton Street SW1V, £323 per weekTenant Secured December 2013

Dolben Court SW1P, £550 per weekTenant Secured December 2013

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Parkside panoramaTwo huge interconnecting reception rooms at a first floor lateral apartment in Hyde Park directly overlook the royal greenery and scenery of Kensington Gardens.

With four to five bedrooms, the Lancaster Parkside property spans two period white-stucco-fronted buildings and has more than 5110 sq ft of space including terracing. Set back behind the Bayswater Road, the home is reached by a parallel slip road that also gives you two parking spaces.

Reception space with ceilings almost 15ft high features an impressive drawing room connected to a formal dining room, offering a superb area for entertaining in grand style. The property also has an entrance hall, fully fitted

kitchen, media room and two lightwells. The master bedroom has an en suite

bathroom and dressing area, and this level includes two more bedrooms (one en suite) and a shower room. A mezzanine has a fourth bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, and a staff flat with bedroom, en suite bathroom and kitchenette.

The home has air cooling and heating, Lutron lighting, plus direct lift access and a daytime porter. The parking spaces have charging points for electric vehicles.

Lancaster Parkside, Hyde Park W2, guide price £11.9m, Knight Frank Hyde Park 020 7871 5060

Top of Baker StreetFormer headquarters of the Metropolitan Railway, Chiltern Court is a grand building next to Madame Tussauds on the corner of Baker Street and Marylebone Road.

Author H.G. Wells lived and worked at Chiltern Court from 1930 to 1936, and agents of Norway’s Special Operatives Executive were briefed here during the Second World War.

A 960 sq ft two-bedroom apartment on the top (seventh) floor of this portered block has superb views across London as far as Hampstead Heath. Its open plan living space has a fully fitted kitchen and dining area, and Baker Street tube station is below.

Chiltern Court, Marylebone W1, Knight Frank 020 3435 6440

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Four rejuvenated mews houses in Knightsbridge won London’s Best Small Housing Development at last year’s Building Excellence Awards at Guildhall. And Beatle Ringo Starr lived in one of them.

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea also nominated the Fab Four of Glynde Mews for two Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards – in the Best Sustainable Project and Best Small Housing Development categories.

Ringo and his Bond girl wife, Barbara Bach, lived here in the early 1990s as he made a return to the recording studios with fellow Beatles Paul McCartney and George Harrison to work on two new singles. The Starrs also created the Lotus Foundation charity, based in Jermyn Street.

High-tech and high-spec, the properties feature thermally efficient, argon-filled double glazing and a sophisticated condensing boiler. Intelligent Gira Control adjusts heating, cooling and lighting room-by-room to maximise energy saving.

Designed by Guttfield Architecture, each house has a different layout and three have their own barrel-vaulted reception room. Contemporary chic combines natural materials such as Portland Stone and Douglas Fir with modern luxury such as comfort cooling in the main rooms, underfloor heating below wide-plank flooring, and programmable lighting.

Secure underground parking – each home has one space – is accessed via a private driveway from Yeoman’s Row. You can also reach Glynde Mews on foot from Walton Street. Ringo lived at No 4 and a card from George to this address appears in Ringo’s book Postcards from the Boys.

By Bob Stonebridge

Glynde Mews, Walton Street, Knightsbridge SW3, guide prices £3.95m and £4.65m, Savills Knightsbridge 020 7581 5234

“This is a great opportunity to buy into an award-winning redevelopment, with underground parking, in one of London’s most sought-after locations”Barbara Allen, Savills Knightsbridge

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Big Ben balconyFrom Westminster Abbey to the BT Tower, from Big Ben to the London Eye: you can see them all from the covered balcony of the apartment at The View on Palace Street.

The Victoria Memorial, The Mall, St James’s Park, the dome of Methodist Central Hall: they’re all there for you to admire from the decked terrace with your morning tea and toast or evening cocktail. Sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors mean you can see The View’s panoramic view from the reception room too.

Offering more than 1560 sq ft of inside space, the modern three-bedroom apartment for sale here in Westminster includes a separate dining room – currently used as a study – off the main reception.

Residents enjoy a 24-hour concierge service, and the apartment includes one underground parking space as well as a storage cage in the basement of the main building. There are plenty of shops and restaurants on Victoria Street, and Cardinal Place shopping centre is nearby.

Palace Street is a residential location that runs in a sweeping curve from Victoria Street to Buckingham Gate and the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace. St James’s Park is just a short walk away.

The View, Palace Street, Westminster SW1, £3.25m, Hamptons 020 7834 4771

Gardens of EatonHalf way between Sloane Square and the two ‘villages’ of Motcomb Street and Elizabeth Street, a second floor apartment in Belgravia has leafy views covering the length of Eaton Square gardens.

The two-bedroom property at the western end of this exclusive address offers almost 1000 sq ft of high-prestige living space including a large sitting room with three floor-to-ceiling windows and a decorative balcony.

A second, west-facing balcony is at the other end of the property off one of the two double bedrooms, which both have plenty of storage space. The home has access to the communal gardens.

Eaton Square, Belgravia SW1, £2.4m, Henry & James 020 7235 8861

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High-spec update for maisonetteA three-bedroom maisonette in Earls Court has been transformed with a high-spec contemporary refurbishment throughout.

A first floor entrance leads you to more than 1500 sq ft of naturally light and bright living space on the second and third floors. The 34ft double reception on the second floor has wooden flooring and a dining area leading to the bespoke kitchen and breakfast room.

On the third floor, the master bedroom has an en suite shower room, and the third bedroom or study leads to a sheltered and secluded decked roof terrace with built-in seating.

Eardley Crescent, Earls Court SW5, £1,795,000, Savills Chelsea 020 7578 9000

Chelsea gatewayBuilt in the 1860s, a house in Chelsea’s Oakley Street has a self-contained basement flat with its own entrance, as well as a garden with double gates that open out onto Margaretta Terrace.

The 37ft walled garden has a paved terrace for al fresco dining at the top of a lush green lawn, or you could remove the turf to use the space for off-street parking.

Inside living space totals more than 3200 sq ft on six floors and includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite) and a shower room. The master bedroom on the second floor also has its own dressing room.

The upper ground floor contains a dining room, a kitchen, and a study leading to the rear garden. On the lower ground floor, the self-contained flat has a bedroom, a sitting room, and a utility room leading to a patio. A drawing room on the first floor has two sets of glass doors that take you out onto the front balcony looking out across Old Chelsea.

Oakley Street, Chelsea SW3, £6,675,000, Rickett Tinne 020 7349 3070

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DETACHEDThis unique detached property, pictured, suddenly appeared one weekend at an exclusive Knightsbridge address near the offices of estate agent Kaye & Carey.

Already attracting great interest, the Yeomans Row home has huge character plus a south-facing balcony. “It is available for immediate occupation but the more discerning buyer will probably wish to carry out some refurbishment,” said partner Matthew Kaye. Price on application.

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Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOld

An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly

Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a

large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has

good storage space.

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


GROSVENOR ROAD, SW1V £635,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

A superb two bedroom garden flat situated moments away from Pimlico Underground Station, the River Thames and local amenities. The apartment is offered in

good condition with a private patio garden to the front and rear plus six useful vaults which could be converted subject to the appropriate consents and regulations,

currently used for storage and as an office.

Two Bedrooms | Front and Rear Patio Garden | Reception Room | Six Useful Storage/Home Office Vaults | Excellent Location | Near Pimlico Underground station

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An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly

Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a

large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has

good storage space.



WESTMORELAND PLACE, SW1V £3,100,000 FREEHOLD

A sensational double fronted home situated in the ‘Pimlico Grid’ combining luxurious fittings, period character and cutting edge design. The house has many merits

such as the fantastic ‘sun room’ occupying the entire third floor whilst modern living and entertaining space is presented over the lower ground floor. The property

boasts well over 3000 square feet of accommodation and would suit anyone looking for a stylish home.

Fantastic Freehold House | Exceptional sun room | Master Bedroom Suite | Open-Plan Kitchen and Sitting Room | Over 3000 square feet

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West Eaton Place, SW1

A wonderful Grade II listed Belgravia townhouse of fantastic proportions, situated moments from the Sloane Square and the amenities of the Kings Road. Extending to 5,491 sq ft approximately (510 sq m) the property has

maintained many of its original features and comes with the added benefits of a passenger lift and private garage.

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Semi near to palaceA six-bedroom semi-detached house near Bishops Park and Fulham Palace has been meticulously refurbished throughout its four floors of living space.

The SW6 property stands at the preferred park end of Ellerby Street. There’s off-street parking at the front, and an entrance hall with boot room and cloakroom leads to the elegant formal reception room with oak flooring and remote-controlled gas fire.

An impressive bespoke kitchen, living and dining space features a four-metre central island and a floor-to-ceiling glass wall with doors leading out into the 42ft rear garden.

Steps in the corner of the kitchen and dining space lead down to the lower ground floor featuring a family and media room with doors out onto a patio. This level also has a self-contained nanny area with a large kitchen or utility room.

The luxury master bedroom suite on the second floor has a bespoke Lema Italian walk-in wardrobe and an Aquavision mirror television. The garden contains an integrated seating area with lighting and Easigrass lawn, walk-over glass floor, and lower covered terrace.

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Kensington high achievers can win Academy awardTrees and pathways of the manicured formal communal gardens are on view from an interior-designed apartment on the first floor of a high-status mansion block development in Kensington.

At just under £7m, this 2805 sq ft property at Academy Gardens, Duchess of Bedford’s Walk, offers double-height ceilings with a mezzanine level containing two of the three bedrooms, a dressing room and a study.

First floor level includes a 43ft double reception, a dining area and a kitchen and breakfast room. The apartment has underground parking for two cars and the development offers full concierge and security services as well as leisure facilities such as an indoor pool.

Knight Frank partner Tom Tangney reports that last year his Kensington office completed the same number of like-for-like deals in the £4m-plus bracket as in 2012. “Lack of stock results in buyers holding off making any decisions in the hope that they will have more to choose from later,” he said,

adding that the market is still moving.W8 sales have stayed strong in the

past 12 months in the price bracket up to £4m, with both investors and owner-occupiers hunting for high quality property, said Tangney. “Both are looking for long-term capital growth and investors are happy to look at yields of about 3 to 3.25 per cent, which is better than cash in the bank,” he said.

“Low interest rates have forced buyers to look at property as an alternative form of income, and where appropriate to take full advantage of the low cost of borrowing. This has enabled them to consider buying more than one property or go for something bigger.”

Academy Gardens, Kensington W8, £6,995,000, Knight Frank 020 7938 4311

Abbotsbury Close (below left), Holland Park W14, four-bed house with garden, £2.95m, Knight Frank 020 7938 4311

“Deals are being done at prices close to asking, and in some cases over asking price when there is competition”Tom Tangney, Knight Frank Kensington

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Beneath the clock towerA huge magical roof garden on the second floor of the Vat House stretches out beneath the fascinating clock tower on the site of the former Beaufoy’s vinegar yard. And the clock is still ticking.

Measuring 87ft by 50ft, this elevated outdoor space above Regents Bridge Gardens has been totally redeveloped and redesigned by the current owners, who installed raised wooden walkways and shingle pathways through the mature flower beds.

The garden offers plenty of space for alfresco dining or rooftop strolls with 360-degree panoramic views of London. In the winter you can put away your garden furniture in the storage space under the clock tower.

Set in a secure gated development close to the Oval cricket ground, this Vat House apartment has more than 3150 sq ft of indoor space plus a lift, two covered parking spaces and use of the on-site gym and indoor swimming pool.

Original features include the plinth where the vinegar vat once stood, an exposed-brick open fireplace – recently converted to gas – and a cast iron staircase made nearby in South Lambeth Road.

The first floor has a grand drawing room ideal for large-scale entertaining, a kitchen and breakfast room, and a study that once housed the vinegar vat. The property includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite) and an en suite shower room.

Distiller and vinegar brewer Mark Beaufoy founded his business in the early 1740s at Cuper’s Garden before moving to South Lambeth in 1810. Beaufoy & Company became part of British Vinegar Ltd in 1932, and the vinegar yard was converted into homes in 1986. Today the development is listed for its architectural and historical interest.

By Bob Stonebridge

The Vat House, Regents Bridge Gardens, Vauxhall SW8, guide price £3.6m, Savills Clapham 020 8673 4111

“This magnificent triplex apartment in the former Beaufoy’s vinegar yard features a wonderful roof garden with clock tower and provides panoramic cityscape views”Robin Chatwin, Savills

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Combining modern luxury with top green credentialsStanding in a quiet cul-de-sac opposite a green, an extensive newly built luxury home near Wimbledon Common and High Street has excellent green credentials.

This imposing five-bedroom detached house at Deepdale is built to strict Code for Sustainable Homes level 4 standards and features the latest heat recovery, rainwater harvesting and grey water recycling systems.

Constructed using handmade bricks under a roof of handmade tiles, this impressive contemporary property features concrete floors with underfloor heating throughout; solid oak flooring, doors and staircase; timber double-glazed windows; and air conditioning in all the main rooms.

Lutron programmable lighting is installed throughout supported by 5 amp lighting, recessed and feature lighting to the living areas and stairs, CAT 5 cabling, and TV cabling and speakers.

The large top floor bedroom is designed to take kitchen and bathroom facilities if you need a separate

annexe, and the ground floor family room contains a removable panel to create a self-contained flat.

A grand reception hall leads to inside living space of more than 5000 sq ft including three receptions, a kitchen, breakfast and family room, five bath or shower rooms, and a utility room or second kitchen. It also offers 790 sq ft of under-eaves storage.

The bespoke kitchen is equipped with hand-built units and top-of-the-range Miele and Siemens integrated appliances including a wine fridge and boiling water tap. The master bedroom, with a secluded roof terrace, has ‘his and hers’ dressing rooms fitted in walnut, and a marble bathroom with double shower and stone freestanding bath.

You can park up to five cars in the driveway, and the property includes a garage, 60ft garden, and security alarm system.

Deepdale, Wimbledon Village SW19, price on application, Robert Holmes & Company 020 8947 9833

“This brand new, luxuriously appointed, detached modern residence is at the top of a quiet cul-de-sac a few hundred metres from Wimbledon Village High Street”Robert Holmes, Robert Holmes & Company

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Absolutely Esher.

Wootton Place is a private gated communitynestled in the heart of Esher, ideally placed forthe High Street and amenities. Each house isindividually designed and crafted to leave theultimate impression, with the larger detached

houses featuring 5/6 bedrooms, full basementswith a cinema room and spacious garaging.

If you’re looking for the ultimate in lifestyle,then it’s absolutely got to be Esher.

Prices from £2.75 million.

Show house open daily, 10am – 4pm,01372 460 117

Selling agents: Savills Esher01372 461 900

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Absolutely Esher.

Wootton Place is a private gated community nestled in the heart of Esher, ideally placed for the High Street and amenities. Each house is individually designed and crafted to leave the ultimate impression, with the larger detached

houses featuring 5/6 bedrooms, full basements with a cinema room and spacious garaging.

If you’re looking for the ultimate in lifestyle, then it’s absolutely got to be Esher.

Prices from £2.75 million.

Show house open daily, 10am – 4pm, 01372 460 117

Selling agents: Savills Esher 01372 461 900

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Alderbrook Road, SW12A substantial semi-detached Victorian house

situated within a popular road close to major

shopping, transport and recreational facilities.

All rooms are of generous proportions and in

the main have high ceilings and large windows

thereby creating a feeling of space and light. To

the rear the garden looks along other gardens and

is therefore bright and not overlooked.

£1,875,000 Freehold

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Victorian houseGenerous proportions

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995

East Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899


Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Gosberton Road, SW12An exquisite five double bedroom Victorian family home located in

Balham’s popular Nightingale Triangle. This lovely house has been fully

refurbished by the current owners to an exemplary standard retaining

an abundance of period features. The ground floor accommodation

comprises a double reception, a stunning kitchen diner. Bi-folding doors

lead out the stylish South facing garden.


Balham 020 8675 6565

Beautifully extendedPeriod features

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



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Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Rowfant Road, SW12A beautifully presented late Victorian house

situated on a quiet residential road. The ground

floor comprises a separate front drawing room,

central kitchen leading into a spacious living

room at the rear. The rear living room overlooks

the garden through a set of bi-folding doors

enabling the rear wall of the house to be

completely opened up, incorporating the south

west facing garden.



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Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



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Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Harberson Road, SW12This beautiful house has been refurbished to an exceptional standard

and retains an abundance of original features. Accommodation

comprises a double reception room to the front with sash windows

and a pretty fireplace, a guest cloakroom and to the rear, a stylish

kitchen diner. Bi-folding doors lead out to the landscaped south facing

private garden.

£975,000 Freehold

Balham 020 8675 6565

Stunning homeCentrally located

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



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Tooting 020 8767 0522



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Beechcroft Road, SW17An immaculately presented terraced family

home, with beautiful views over garden to the

rear and as far as Wimbledon Village at the

front. The ground floor comprises a large double

reception room with direct access to the garden.

The kitchen also has direct access to the garden

and is in extremely good condition.

£850,000 Freehold

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Excellent conditionExpansive views


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Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



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Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



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Period featuresRostella Road, SW17 A truly stunning four bedroom mid terrace family home. The property

has been extended to the rear to boast a sensational kitchen/

reception room with a fully integrated bespoke kitchen, featuring

stone composite work surfaces and also into the loft to offer a master

bedroom with en-suite. A Southerly aspect rear garden completes this

beautiful home.

£675,000 Freehold


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Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

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Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Champion Grove, SE5A magnificent five bedroom, four bathroom

family residence. Boasting large entertaining

spaces both inside and out and offering five

bedrooms, four bathrooms, two reception rooms,

storage room and a utility room. The house is

located in a residential peaceful street, in a highly

desirable location, with Denmark Hill train station

just a short walk away.

£1,500 per week

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Five bedroomsMagnificent family home

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



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Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Mysore Road, SW11A four bedroom house offered in excellent condition. The property has

four good sized double bedrooms one of which is ensuite, two family

bathrooms, a separate WC, large modern kitchen and a double reception

room. The property further benefits from a well maintained private rear

garden and balcony off the master bedroom.

£825 per week

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Four bedroomsPrime location

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Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Mantilla Road, SW17A beautifully presented four double bedroom

Victorian house located on a quiet residential road

within close proximity of Tooting Bec northern line

station and Tooting Common. The property boasts

large reception room with feature fireplace, large

kitchen breakfast room, four good sized double

bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room, study

and private rear garden.

£588 per week

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Victorian houseFour bedrooms



Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Ambleside Avenue, SW16This four double bedroom bungalow located close to Streatham Station

boasts four spacious bedrooms all decorated to a high standard. The

kitchen has been recently fitted and has plenty of space for a table and

chairs. This wonderful home has two modern bathrooms a private garden

to the rear and a very large reception room.

£554 per week

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Impressive Bungalow



Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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a distinctive collection of individual properties.

At Jacksons we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service to all our clients but we know that unique properties deserve something extra.

When your property is featured in our Premier collection you receive access to a dedicated sales or letting manager who will ensure that your property is seen in the top glossy magazines and by the right buyers or tenants. We know the importance of creating the best impression and our stunning sales particulars; board and Premier window cards will make your property stand out.

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At Jacksons we pride ourselves onproviding exceptional service to allour clients but we know that uniqueproperties deserve something extra.

When your property is featured in our Premier collection you receiveaccess to a dedicated sales or letting manager who will ensure thatyour property is seen in the top glossy magazines and by the rightbuyers or tenants. We know the importance of creating the bestimpression and our stunning sales particulars; board and Premier window cards will make your property stand out.

If you have a distinctive property call Christopher or Nick on 0208 672 9077


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Wimbledon Village 020 8947 9833

Wimbledon Village £5,350,000

A classically-styled residence, recently built to a very high specification located moments from the Common with a lower ground floor leisure complex and versatile accommodation

Reception hall • 2 reception rooms • study, kitchen/dining/family room • leisure complex • cinema room • 6 bedrooms • 7 bath/shower rooms • landscaped garden • gated driveway parking • ER/C

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Wimbledon £2,850,000

A fabulous modern townhouse located within a short distance of the prestigious All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon Common and the Village with over 4,300 sq ft of living space

Versatile reception space • super open plan kitchen/dining room • 6 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • south facing garden with separate studio • garage and off-street parking • ER/B

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Kennington Office(020) 7840 0666

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Lansdowne Gardens, Stockwell SW8£1,800,000

Westminster Mansions, Westminster SW1£455,000

Stockwell Park Road, Stockwell SW9£1,200,000

Stockwell Park Crescent, Stockwell SW9£1,000,000

Aragon Court, Kennington SE11£450,000

Walcot Square, Kennington SE11£1,175,000

Groveway, Stockwell SW9£1,800,000

Brunswick Villas, Camberwell SE5£850,000

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Groveway, Stockwell SW9£2,300,000

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Albert Square, Stockwell SW8£1,800,000

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Wincott Street, Kennington SE11£800,000

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Prospect Place, off Copse Hill, Wimbledon Common, SW20 £3,595,000 Freehold

A beautifully presented detached house located in a small & exclusive, secure gated development. Built by Octagon and comprehensively updated to include a cinema, steam room, two dressing rooms and landscaped gardens. Wimbledon Common, Village and King’s College School are all close by.

Four/Five Bedrooms, Four Bathrooms, Two Dressing Room, Steam Room, Superb Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Large L – Shaped Drawing Room, Cinema, Family Room, Study, Cloakroom, Conservatory, Beautiful Rear Garden, Double Garage, Off Street, Parking, Gated Development

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Old Farmhouse in Surrey has eight acres and poolA mile and a half from the Surrey village of Dunsfold, The Old Farmhouse is an impressive Grade II listed residence, mainly Georgian dating back to around 1700 with late 19th and 20th century extensions.

The eight-bedroom property’s listing reports that the original timber-framed house was re-fronted in red brick and sandstone combined with brown and blue chequered brickwork. It has attractive elevations from all aspects, and the east side contains a number of bricked-in windows – probably from window tax days – under a clay-tiled roof.

Inside space is generous and light thanks to high ceilings and plenty of windows. The drawing room and sitting room provide elegant formal reception space, and a 30ft dining room has a large fireplace and beamed ceiling. The kitchen and breakfast room looks out over the garden and paddocks beyond.

On the first floor, the main bedroom serves double-aspect views over the

gardens and fields, and includes an en suite bathroom with large shower plus a fitted dressing room. There are four more bedrooms and bath or shower rooms on this floor, and two bedrooms and an office above on the second floor. Total inside space is 7000 sq ft.

Gardens and grounds of eight acres are approached via a grand shingle drive passing an old period barn. Around the house is a flagstone terrace, and the home also has a tennis court and an outdoor swimming pool. The 2000 sq ft barn would be perfect for parties, and other outbuildings include a workshop, hay store, log store and stables. Dunsfold has a cricket green, village store and pub.

London 40 miles.

The Old Farmhouse, Stovolds Hill, Dunsfold, Cranleigh, Surrey, guide price £2.65m, Grantley 01483 893939

“This substantial Georgian residence with separate annexe and period barn is set in delightful gardens and grounds with country views”Michael Parry-Jones, Grantley

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Five beds in BucksYou’ll enjoy a high degree of privacy at a five-bed house on a three-quarter-acre plot in the Buckinghamshire village of Ashley Green, midway between Chesham and Berkhampsted.

The secluded rear garden, almost 200ft long, has a large patio, several seating areas, and a brick gazebo for alfresco dining. There are two stables, a chicken pen and a goat house.

Coblands House has almost 4450 sq ft of inside living space on two floors and stands at the top of a large in-out gravel driveway behind electrically operated wrought iron gates. It has a triple garage.

An impressive and open plan 41ft living and dining room features slate

flooring and a stone fireplace. It leads on to a kitchen and breakfast room with fitted units and an Aga cooker, and this level also has a utility room, study and family room.

All the bedrooms are on the second floor and include a master suite with bathroom, dressing area and walk-in wardrobe. The guest bedroom also has an en suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe.

London 30 miles.

Coblands House, Ashley Green, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, guide price £1,295,000, Nash Partnership 01442 863000

Cottage is next to open forestA traditional New Forest cottage in Sway stands in a quiet lane in gardens and paddocks of almost three acres just a few minutes’ walk away from open forest.

Featuring a stable block and a cottage garden, Dale Cottage is a redbrick property that offers versatile living space including a separate ground floor annexe. A cottage style entrance porch leads to the sitting room, kitchen and breakfast room and large utility room, and an inner porch leads to a double bedroom, second sitting room and a shower room.

Dogleg stairs take you from the sitting room to the first floor containing the master bedroom, second and third bedroom, and family bathroom. The landscaped garden has areas of terracing, a greenhouse and a shed.

London 96 miles.

Dale Cottage, Lower Mead End, Sway, Hampshire, guide price £850,000, Hayward Fox 01590 681656

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Detached thatchedVine Cottage is a detached and thatched four-bedroom property in a peaceful rural setting in the Oxfordshire hamlet of Chippinghurst.

Around five miles east of Oxford, the cottage in Denton Lane has a lawned garden bordered by flowers, shrubs and trees. It features gravel pathways and an area for outside dining.

Inside living space includes a ground floor containing a reception room, separate dining room, kitchen and breakfast room, utility room, and a study or playroom. On the first floor are the four bedrooms plus two bathrooms, and the property also offers a garage and three sheds.

London 102 miles.

Vine Cottage, Platts, Denton Lane, Chippinghurst, Oxfordshire, guide price £895,000, Morgan & Associates 01844 279990

Banking on SuffolkGrade II listed, the Old Bank House in the centre of the Suffolk town of Eye has been fully renovated and refurbished by the current owners.

The renovation programme at this six-bedroom townhouse included a new slate roof, full decorative work, re-wiring and re-plumbing while retaining period features such as fireplaces, sash windows, wooden floor boards and high ceilings.

At the front of the house, large sash windows allow natural light to flood into the drawing room. The kitchen and breakfast room is British Standard by Plain English, and has plenty of space for a large dining table and sofa.

A sitting room with feature fireplace has French windows that lead out into the rear garden, and the ground floor also contains a study, morning room, scullery, and storeroom with access to the cellar.

On the first floor, the two bathrooms have been completely refitted, and one of the bedrooms has access to useful storage space in the loft. The nearby market town of Diss has a mainline train station to London Liverpool Street (90 minutes).

London 101 miles.

The Old Bank House, Eye, Suffolk, guide price £495,000, Musker McIntyre 01379 644822

WILTSA former Georgian hunting lodge is available to let on the edge of the ancient Savernake Forest. It stands in a secluded location close to the Wiltshire village of Great Bedwyn.

Grade II listed, the five-bed property dates back to 1730 and features high ceilings, open fireplaces with stone mantelpieces, and ornate coving. The gardens are bordered by a high brick wall, and paddocks may be available by separate negotiation.

London 72 miles.

Bloxham Lodge, Savernake, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, Wiltshire, £2850 per month, Birkmyre Property Consultants 01672 516619

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SurreyAn exceptional Listed Grade II country house near Oxted with lakes, woodland and paddocks.

•Reception hall •6 reception rooms •2 kitchen/breakfast rooms •8 bedrooms •6 bathrooms

(4 en suite) •Gym & sauna •1 bedroom staff flat •2 bedroom cottage •Quadruple garage

•Stabling & paddocks •3 lakes •Ancient woodland •In all about 24 acres •London about 22.5 miles

Guide price: £3,800,000 CL53773

Oxted 01883 712 375 [email protected]

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North Yorkshire FileyA stunning Victorian mansion, built as a private house in 1840, beautifully positioned on the beach

at the head of Filey bay, enjoying breathtaking panoramic sea views.

Guide price: £3,000,000 CL54034

York 01904 625 033 [email protected]

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•Voted one of the top ten beach hotels and restaurants in Europe by The Independent •High end

turnover matched with exceptional profits •£1 million refurbishment •12 en suite bedrooms •Waterside

restaurant •Development potential, suitable for alternative uses subject to planning •EPC rating C

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3 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast roomø 5 bedrooms ø private grounds of about 1.15acres ø swimming pool ø tennis court ø triplegarage ø City of London 15.5 miles ø EPC=D

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Savills Locksbottom [email protected] 01689 860999

Guide £975,000 Leasehold

Exclusive ground floor apartment ø kitchen/dining/sitting room ø 3 bedroom suites ø 2 lakeside viewbalconies ø communal gardens ø undergroundparking ø Orpington station 1.9 miles ø EPC=C

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Guide £750,000 Freehold

Contemporary barn ø kitchen/dining/family roomø sitting room ø 3 bedrooms ø equestrianpotential ø about 2 acres ø City of London 18miles ø EPC=C

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BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTEDGEORGIAN HOUSE IN APICTURESQUE SETTING

swanley, kent

4 reception rooms ø orangery ø kitchen/breakfast roomø 6 bedrooms ø basement ø superb grounds of about3.2 acres ø swimming pool ø equestrian facilitiesø double garage with annexe ø City of London 15 milesø EPC=F


STUNNING ARTS AND CRAFTSHOUSE IN A PRIME LOCATION

chislehurst, kent

3 reception rooms ø conservatory ø kitchen/breakfastroom ø 5 bedrooms ø potential to expand into loft(subject to planning permission) ø wonderful gardenø integral double garage ø about 0.47 acresø Chislehurst station 1.3 miles (Travelcard Zone 5)ø EPC=D


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Guide £975,000 Leasehold

Exclusive ground floor apartment ø kitchen/dining/sitting room ø 3 bedroom suites ø 2 lakeside viewbalconies ø communal gardens ø undergroundparking ø Orpington station 1.9 miles ø EPC=C

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STUNNING ARTS AND CRAFTSHOUSE IN A PRIME LOCATION

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Savills LocksbottomSimon [email protected]

01689 860999

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7A West Street, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4JS01929 551661 • [email protected]

East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 Price: £575,000

A charming thatched lodge cottage believed to date from the late 18th century. Located just off the A352 Wareham - Dorchester road, Stockford Lodge occupies a fairytale position in woodland and features 2.56 acres of grounds. Whilst the cottage is currently laid out as 2 Bedroom the potential exists for the cottage to be arranged to provide 3 Bedroom accommodation.

The cottage has a distinctive octagonal floor plan with plastered cob walls arranged around a central chimney stack. Features include Entrance Hall, Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Bathroom, Bedroom (Originally 2 rooms and which could be converted back), Approx 2.56 Acres, Double Carport, Gas Fired Central Heating, Summerhouse with Heating, Wealth of Character, Newly Lined Chimney.

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A spacious, ve bedroom, detached house in this premium residential location just back from the seafront at Milford on Sea.The property enjoys a lovely garden backing onto the Danes Stream.

£1,250,000

For more information please contact Julian or Jeremy Caldwell on 01590 675875

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Bath Office 35 Brock Street, The Circus, Bath BA1 2LN T: 01225 333332 E: [email protected]

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South Side of Brock Street, Bath Offers in excess of £2,800,000 A spacious and wonderful maisonette completely restored and refurbished to an extremely high standard, taking care from the outset to tastefully blend all the conveniences of modern living into a superb Grade II Georgian home. A comfortable home suited to formal and informal entertaining inside and outside. Altogether a remarkable opportunity to live in a very special place. Garaging available.

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£595,000 Subject to Contract – Freehold A highly attractive and versatile four bedroom family house, which has been the subject of recent extension, and offers bright, open living space with a light and spacious feel. Although full of period detail, the interior has a fresh contemporary feel and the layout is ideal for both modern family living or downsizers alike.

The property is set in open countryside on the edge of this rural hamlet half a mile south of the popular village of Woodborough. The area is well known for its open dramatic landscapes and the house enjoys glorious views in this beautiful rural location. The larger village of Pewsey with its broad range of amenities and express rail connections to London Paddington (70 mins) is within 3 ½ miles.

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Walk to town, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Guide £249,950Grade II listed terraced townhouse. A period townhouse located in this most desirable street close to the historic heart of Bury St Edmunds. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and enjoys a west facing rear courtyard garden. Period features, gas central heating and residents’ parking scheme. Ideally suited to those wishing to reflect their personal tastes of décor and finishing touches.

Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Guide £279,995Gloriously rural yet a short drive from the popular village of Rattlesden. Detached two bedroom cottage standing in grounds of approximately 0.26 of an acre (sts). Two reception rooms, kitchen, bathroom. Two double bedrooms. Double glazing, oil central heating, beautiful gardens. Garage and ample parking. EPC F (34).

Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Guide £359,950Well-proportioned comfortable period house of C15 th century origins with ample parking, deep garden and detached coach house affording workshop and annexe. Located within the high street sharing village facilities. Exposed heavy timber frame and period features. Stunning sitting room with open fire, large dining room, kitchen, utility/rear lobby. Galleried landing, three double bedrooms, bathroom. Gas fired central heating.

Walsham-le-Willows, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Guide £185,000A charming period cottage situated in this picturesque and well served village. Glorious countryside walks on your doorstep. Exposed timbers, large sitting room with fireplace having log burner, dining area, kitchen with fireplace, upstairs bathroom with freestanding roll top bath. Landing and two generous bedrooms. Gravelled area to the front and side for parking and limited recreation. Priced for immediate interest, highly recommended. No chain. EPC F (34).

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ST MAWES £1,850,000Individual colonial style character residence in undoubtedly one of finest locations in St Mawes. Southerly outlook from east to west across stunning & beautiful views inc Percuil River & Place Manor, & onto St Mawes harbour and village, across Falmouth Bay & beyond, & both St Mawes & Pendennis Castles. Significantly improved & re-modelled creating spacious accommodation. EPC rating - E.

ROSELAND PENINSULA £1,650,000Set in idyllic location, on upper reaches of River Fal, spacious, versatile 5 bedroom character Residence with 3 self-catering Holiday Cottages (two 1 bedroom and one 2 bedroom), earning around £30K pa, beautifully equipped and presented, lots of character. Converted around 6 years ago. Wonderful country/creek views. EPC rating C.

ST MAWES £795,000Spacious architect designed early 1970’s Residence with panoramic water and countryside views, situated in a private non-estate position within easy access of village centre and local boatyards. Oil fired heating. Lived in until recently but would benefit some modernisation where potential exists to expand accommodation into lower ground floor, subject to necessary consents. EPC - E.

ST MAWES £495,000Attractively renovated & refurbished Property situated in centre of village close to harbour and quay, with water views from the main reception rooms. 3 bedrooms, beautifully presented, in excellent order and will make an ideal holiday home, lock-up-and-leave or more permanent residence. Well-equipped fitted kitchen, open-plan reception space. Terrace / courtyard garden. EPC rating G.

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PORTSCATHO OIRO £1,200,000Character high quality detached converted Barn with two contemporary holiday letting barns plus a further detached barn ripe for conversion (subject to planning), set in approximately 2 acres of lovely formal grounds and paddocks with stunning country & sea views. Approx 1 mile from Portscatho centre & half a mile from Porthcurnick Beach & the coastal footpath. Ample parking. EPC - D, C & C.

GORRAN HAVEN £399,000Substantial, versatile Property, with spacious, flexible accommodation, consisting 3 bedroom detached Bungalow with 1 bedroom self-contained Annexe plus further 2 bedroom detached Bungalow, centrally located in picturesque coastal village approx 200 yds from beach, harbour and amenities. Potential for dependent relatives / holiday letting. EPC - E & G.

ROSEVINE GUIDE PRICE £625,000Substantial, light & airy detached Bungalow Residence, with southerly aspect, occupying delightful mature gardens with magnificent sea views over Gerrans Bay & across miles of open countryside. The accommodation flows well offering 30ft lounge / dining rm as well as further reception rm, 3 good size bedrms and bathrm with separate shower. Oil fired central heating & double glazing. EPC - E.

NR VERYAN £1,750,000Stunning period character Manor House Residence, set in own grounds of around 30 acres of prime land, with exceptional outbuildings of around ten thousand square feet inviting potential, set within the exclusive Roseland Peninsula about two miles from coast & beaches. Equestrian facilities abound. 5 reception rooms, fitted breakfast kitchen with Aga, 5/6 bedrooms. Gym, 2 Garages. EPC - F.

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This detached period property, thought originally to have been 2 coastguard cottages, dates back to the mid 18th Century although extensively renovated in 1968 and substantially enlarged resulting in an exceptionally fine home. Hill Bottom Cottage stands in an idyllic rural position in a secluded valley outside of the village of Worth Matravers about one third of a mile from the sea at the beauty spot of Chapmans Pool, Dorset. The building is constructed of stone and stands in extensive grounds of approximately 4.04 acres (approximately 1.63 hectares) which comprises formal gardens surrounding the property together with a wooded valley and a stream. The property has been maintained to a high standard and offers excellent accommodation.

‣ 2 RECEPTION ROOMS ‣ 4 BEDROOMS ‣ DETACHED GARAGE WITH ADJOINING OFFICE ‣ LARGE FORMAL GARDENS PLUS WOODLAND ‣ APPROX. ONE THIRD OF A MILE FROM THE SEA ‣ MODERN ELECTRIC HEATING ‣ PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM WHICH PROVIDES A STEADY

MONTHLY INCOME ‣ RECENTLY INSTALLED WHITE ALUMINIUM FRAMED

DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS !‣ £1,350,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents, 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

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This outstanding cottage is part of a small select development of old farm buildings, converted in 1982 into private residential dwellings. It is ideally situated in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck adjoining open country. The original building is of stone construction and is considered to date back to the 18th Century. Cartshed Cottage is approached by a short private un-made lane leading to a gravelled courtyard and has recently been extensively upgraded incorporating many quality features.

‣ SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM WITH FEATURE PURBECK STONE FIREPLACE & VAULTED CEILING

‣ 3 BEDROOMS, 2 EN-SUITE ‣ PLEASANT GARDEN ADJOINING OPEN COUNTRY ‣ DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE !‣ Guide £525,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents, 01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

Most attractive converted flat which occupies the entire ground floor of a Grade II Listed Georgian style house. The apartment is situated on the southern slopes of Swanage, Dorset, adjacent to ‘The Downs’ and some 200 metres from the sea. It is thought to date back to 1837 however the apartment has recently been refurbished throughout to a high standard resulting in a fine home. !‣ OPEN FIREPLACE ‣ COTTAGE STYLE KITCHEN WITH GAS

FIRED RANGE COOKER ‣ 2 BEDROOMS ‣ VIEWS OVER ‘THE DOWNS’ AND

SWANAGE BAY ‣ PURBECK STONE TILED FLOORS ‣ WALLED COURTYARD GARDEN !‣ £310,000 ‣ Corbens Estate Agents

01929 422284 ‣ www.corbens.co.uk

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Apartment 1 – ClaremontA stunning three bedroom double fronted apartment located on the first floor of an expertly converted Victorian town house overlooking the estuary in Fowey. There is a balcony to the front looking over the water, a terrace to the rear and off road parking.

Apartment 2 – ClaremontA beautifully converted, two bedroom apartment located on the top floor of a superb double fronted Victorian terraced house overlooking the Fowey estuary and out to sea. This stunning property has off road parking, two floor to ceiling bi fold doors with French balconies overlooking the estuary and out to sea.

Trafalgar House • Trafalgar Square • Fowey PL23 1AZ01726 833000 • [email protected]

www.foweyriver.co.ukTrafalgar House · Trafalgar Square · Fowey · Cornwall PL23 1AZ

Tel/Fax: 01726 833000 · Email: [email protected]

Fowey River Ltd. Registered office: Wills Bingley, St Denys House, 22 East Hill, St Austell, Cornwall PL25 4TR. Company Reg No: 4957 302. Company registered in England and Wales

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Luxury with gadgetryModern tenants increasingly look for high-tech gadgetry and state-of-the-art systems to provide the ultimate in home comfort and luxury living. Three contemporary properties currently to let in Belgravia all have an impressive collection of the latest gadgets to tempt potential tenants.

On Lowndes Square, a four-bed lateral duplex apartment offers technology that includes an iPad-controlled Crestron AV system, Lutron lighting, surround sound, air conditioning, video entry phone, and iPad-controlled lighting and curtains.

The property offers 3920 sq ft of inside space on the ground and lower ground floors and includes a temperature-controlled basement wine store plus a courtyard and roof terrace.

In Upper Belgrave Street, a refurbished three-bed lateral duplex offers modern luxuries such as iPad-controlled comfort cooling and heating, Lutron lighting,

surround sound, TVs in the bathrooms, air-condition in the main rooms, and video entry. Living space is more than 2300 sq ft on the third and fourth floors.

And in Stafford Place, close to Buckingham Palace, a four-bedroom house extensively refurbished in contemporary style features a 38ft rear garden with a lawn of no-cut grass. Inside space is around 3100 sq ft on six floors including a family media room in the basement – under the lawn.

Top left: Lowndes Square, Belgravia SW1, £7250 per week furnished, Knight Frank 020 7881 7725

Top centre: Stafford Place, Belgravia SW1, £2750 per week furnished, Knight Frank 020 7881 7725 Top right: Upper Belgrave Street, Belgravia SW1, £4000 per week furnished, Knight Frank 020 7881 7725

Imperial windows on the ThamesA wall of floor-to-ceiling windows frames superb views of the Thames in the reception room of a duplex apartment on the eighth and ninth floors of Marina Point, Imperial Wharf.

The reception has dining space for six to eight people and leads to a terrace with closer views of the river. Total contemporary living space of almost 2000 sq ft includes a custom-designed kitchen fully equipped with the latest integrated appliances.

Handy for Fulham Broadway and the King’s Road, the apartment has three bedrooms including a master suite with luxury en suite bathroom containing a hydro shower and granite surfaces. There’s also air conditioning in the main rooms and a home network system.

Marina Point, Imperial Wharf, Fulham SW6, £2200 per week furnished, Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings 020 7348 7620

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HIGH PREMIUMCorporate demand is high for premium rental homes in Knightsbridge, reports Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings.

“We’re busy working with international business people relocating to London, particularly executives from the US, Europe and Asia,” said Lisa-Jane Stratton, pictured, the company’s Knightsbridge office manager.

“For example, we recently let two apartments at the Knightsbridge, one at £5000 per week and one at £6000 per week. Enquiries are also good for studios and one-bed apartments. However, younger professionals’ budgets remain under pressure,” she said.

“Younger renters often prefer a new-build property. They like the high spec but also the convenience of a concierge, so developments like Chelsea Bridge Wharf are popular.”

Report by Caroline Hawking, associate director of Hamptons Pimlico and Westminster2013 was a challenging yet rewarding year for the Pimlico and Westminster team at Hamptons. I’ve always thought it’s through more difficult markets that you really see the difference between agents, and

I’m pleased to say we’ve really shown our value to successfully meet and manage our landlords’ expectations.

Like all London agents, we’ve battled against over-supply and a downward trend in rental prices, so we’ve definitely had to work closely with our landlords to achieve their aims – many of them choosing to take on board our feedback and invest

in their properties so they look their very best. We’ve worked more closely than ever with our

neighbouring offices in Sloane Square, Chelsea, Mayfair and as far afield as Knightsbridge and Battersea, and supported our fantastic corporate department by nurturing their sometimes sensitive high quality tenants. It is through our network of 28 offices and corporate department that we’ve managed to generate 18 per cent more business year to date.

Looking forward, 2014 looks to be just as challenging but I’m confident that my loyal and passionate team can successfully agree new tenancies and deliver on our promise of going beyond our clients’ expectations.

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Chelsea makeoverClose to the King’s Road, a newly refurbished one-bedroom apartment on the raised ground floor of a period building features a reception room with bay window and dining area. It also has a separate kitchen and wooden flooring – plus communal gardens access by separate negotiation.

Ralston Street, Chelsea SW3, £650 per week furnished, Henry & James 020 7581 5011

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CRANLEY GARDENS, SOUTH KENSINGTON, SW7

£695 per weekFurnishedAn immaculate one bedroom flat [750 sq/ft, 4th floor with lift) in a very well maintained building with access to communal gardens.

BROMPTON ROAD, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW3

£1,200 per weekUnfurnished / FurnishedA very light and bright two bedroom flat [1350 sq/ft, second floor] in this contemporary portered development in the heart of Knightsbridge, with private parking.

SOVEREIGN COURT, KENSINGTON, W8

£925 per weekFurnished A newly refurbished two double bedroom, 5th floor flat [lift] in a modern development just off Kensington High Street, with porter and private parking.

ONSLOW SQUARE, SOUTH KENSINGTON, SW7

£1,450 per weekFurnished A beautifully refurbished, two bedroom flat [2nd floor with lift) located in one of the most desirable addresses in South Kensington.

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TREVOR PLACE , KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW7 £2,750 PER WEEK - UNFURNISHED A beautiful home in the heart of Knightsbridge offering excellent living and entertaining space coupled with superb contemporary design. Formal double reception room. High specification kitchen. Spacious dining and informal reception room. 4 double bedrooms with excellent storage. 3 bathrooms/shower rooms . Cloakroom. Utility room. Patio. High audio visual specification throughout. Air conditioning.

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Ensor Mews SW7 £5,950,000

PRIME SALES: 020 7368 4197 [email protected]

This bright, beautifully refurbished house is located on a sought after mews in the heart of South Kensington, just off the Old Brompton Road. The dramatic entertaining space includes a fabulous reception room on the ground fl oor, a second reception room with open plan kitchen/dining area on the lower fl oor, a media room and a wine cellar. The bedroom accommodation includes a vaulted master suite served by a dressing room and shower room, two further bedrooms, bathroom and an integrated garage. Freehold. EPC=E.

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Pembroke Place W8 £2,695,000

KENSINGTON: 020 7368 4450 [email protected]

This beautifully presented three-bedroom house is located on a pretty garden square in the heart of Kensington. Arranged over four fl oors of an attractive period property, this beautiful house boasts a spacious reception room, contemporary kitchen/breakfast room, a study room and a private terrace. The bedroom accommodation includes a fantastic master suite with en suite bathroom, two further bedrooms and a bathroom. Pembroke Place is located just south of Kensington High Street close to Holland Park. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

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Bassett Road W10 £1,850,000

NORTH KENSINGTON: 020 7313 8350 [email protected]

This is a unique opportunity to purchase the two adjacent top fl oor fl ats in a wonderful double fronted building on this leafy North Kensington Street. Two charming and well presented properties in their own right, these apartments also present great potential for an ambitious purchaser to refurbish, join the properties and extend the space, creating a stunning upper maisonette (subject to the necessary planning consents). Basset Road is an impressive tree lined avenue located within very easy reach of Ladbroke Grove. Share of Freehold. Sole Agents.

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Salem Road W2 £1,250 per week

NOTTING HILL: 020 7313 6910 [email protected]

A modern and secure three double bedroom, split-level apartment located moments from Queensway. This fabulous maisonette is situated within unique development moments from Bayswater and Queensway tube stations and a short distance from Notting Hill. The property benefi ts from generous open plan entertaining space with wooden fl oors, two roof terraces, three double bedrooms, a further study/bedroom and two bathrooms.

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