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Mortgage Advisers What makes a good buy-to-let? Welcome! eorge Osborne’s latest Before you plunge into the buy-to-let property market, there are a number of Budget surprised many of us by hardly touching considerations you should take into account upon the property market, Gbut this year has certainly seen a LOCATION TYPE OF PROPERTY This dramatically affects your sums when great deal of change based on his working out what you’ll charge and what The type of buy-to-let property you policies from the last couple of years. A good location is one where people rental yield you might expect. purchase is related to the type of tenant The first quarter of the year saw want to live. It doesn’t have to be you’re looking to target. Find a type of a surge in activity in the property the cheapest or most expensive area. property which will appeal to the type PROPERTY and mortgage industries as investors It’s an area that has the most of tenant you’re wanting to move in. MANAGEMENT tried to beat the deadline before a potential for the future. The type new 3% surcharge on stamp duty One type of property always considered Don’t underestimate the work that’s of property you’re looking for, as on investment and second homes a good investment for buy-to-let is involved in being a landlord. You are well as the type of tenant you want, took hold on 1 April. new builds. There are many benefits in responsible for repairs and the general should also influence your choice of The new charge will put buying a new-build property for buy- upkeep of the property, which can add location. thousands of pounds onto the bill to-let such as there being generally less considerable strains to your budget. for such a home and affect the repairs to carry out. These new-build It’s again why new builds are worth RENTAL YIELD return on investment, its purpose mong the topics you’ll properties are also attractive to a wide looking at for buy-to-lets. You also of course to reduce the number need to think about Get an indication of how much range of potential tenants. have the option of paying an agent to of investors and leave properties carefully are budget, return you’ll get on your investment. look after the running of your flat for available for owner-occupier buyers. location, your income You can initially do this by TYPE OF TENANT you. Way up the pros and cons of self- The situation wasn’t helped by expectations, the type working out the rental yield. The What sort of tenant are you looking to managing or employing a property a degree of uncertainty about the ofA property you might buy, what rental yield is the property price move in? A family, single professional management company. finer details of the new system, kind of tenants you aim to find, the divided by the yearly rent. For or student? Deciding this will also help about which transactions would be costs of buying, who will manage the example, the rental yield on a determine what are the best buy-to-let EXIT STRATEGY covered and which might be exempt property and your exit strategy for £250,000 property that has a weekly properties to invest in. Plan your ‘exit strategy’ for if and when from the financial penalty. your investment. rent of £425 would be 4.4pc. This is you plan to sell the property. When you It has recently been announced, for £250,000 divided by £22,100 (£425 STAMP DUTY LEVY purchase a buy-to-let, think about when example, that properties with separate KNOW YOUR BUDGET x 52 weeks). Generally, landlords s Stamp duty on buy-to-let properties is you may sell the property. Whether it’s additional accommodation on-site hould look for a minimum rental income now higher than conventional residential Before looking at any buy-to-let initially seen as a pension plan or a place (see our Six Appeal feature) will not of 125% compared with the monthly properties. From April 2016, private properties to invest in, work out to hand down to the next generation, be subject to the stamp duty as first mortgage repayment. You should landlords have to pay an extra 3% stamp your budget. The more honest and think about the long-term and when to thought, which will be a relief to those also take into consideration capital duty when they purchase their property. realistic you are about what you get out. The desirability of a property (albeit affluent homebuyers) purchasing growth, the potential for increase in For example, for a £275,000 property the can afford, the easier and quicker through its condition and location will a property which offers independent the property price or monthly income. stamp duty rose from £3,750 to £12,000. choosing a buy-to-let property will be. be just as relevant then as it is now. living for a family member. Many parents intending to purchase a second home that could provide a separate second home that A win for WhatHouse? at the First could function as an inexpensive stepping stone to homeownership for their children will, however, find their bills soaring, which is Time Buyer Readers’ Awards undoubtedly a frustration when the ultimate purpose is a good one. 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The lack of sufficient housing property newspapers have “A big thank you to all the readers in this country has led to pressure on won a ‘highly commended’ who took the time to vote for us.” older property owners to free up large prize at the respected Lynda Clark, editor of First Time “empty nest” family homes, though of First Time Buyer Readers’ Buyer Magazine, says: “Once again course there are practical advantages TAwards, held last week at the Waldorf we are delighted to have celebrated for them to move somewhere more Hilton in the West End of London. the outstanding work that is suited to their situation once children The free newspapers – which being done by so many companies have set out on their own lives away are published in two editions and and individuals to give first-time from the parental home. distributed by the Royal Mail to ABC1 buyers a helpful boost onto the The secret of success for the households and at selected Greater housing ladder. 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In the small hamlet of Pyle Hill, suite and six bedrooms, four with This is a beautifully presented detached, five- seating/entertaining area, all surrounded near Sutton Green, Surrey, which en suite shower or bathrooms. bedroom Edwardian residence set in just over by landscaped gardens and lawns. A fenced is this substantial home, built in The one-bedroom self-contained four acres. The house boasts high ceilings and paddock adjoins the gardens. 2009. Set within a two-acre plot, auxiliary accommodation is situated period features, such as exposed beams, as The property is approached through this Georgian-inspired home offers above the triple garage (there is also well as a modern kitchen and bathrooms. electric gates to the gravel driveway leading over 5,000 sq ft of living space, an additional double garage) and is The ground floor offers five reception to the detached double garage, which also along with a swimming pool, pool spread over 400 sq ft. rooms, including a garden room and vaulted contains a self-contained one-bedroom house and staff accommodation, reception overlooking the wonderful gardens. annexe with its own kitchen, utility, dining surrounded by landscaped gardens Additionally, the kitchen/breakfast room, area, sitting room and bedroom. and grounds, with an open, south- utility, study and cloakroom are to this level. facing rural outlook over fields. To the first floor are the family bathroom Inside the main house the and the five double bedrooms, of which three spacious and well-planned are en suite, and the master has a walk-in accommodation is arranged over wardrobe. three floors, with an impressive Within the grounds are hardstanding reception hall, a fine central tennis courts, gym, pool area with pool From: Hetheringtons staircase and galleried landing with From: Chantries house and music zone, a decked and covered Contact: 01707 875161 vaulted ceiling. There’s a fitness Contact: 01483 405222 Six appeal Our pick of homes for sale with extra accommodation included

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Mill House is a charming character for three cars. To the rear of the house with a spacious annexe, property there is a raised timber- steeped with history, believed to decked area, courtyard paved date back to the 18th century. garden and side garden mainly laid The property has been tastefully to lawn. The rear garden is not maintained, keeping warmth and overlooked, with stunning views as Falconwood House, St George’s Hill, Surrey character, with wood-burning far as the eye can see. Originally built as a small detached house in has been added with two electric up and over stoves and stunning, far-reaching The self-contained annexe has This substantial detached family home a large patio area and side access with an the 1930s, the property has been extended doors and electric security gates have been Guide price £9.5m views across Essex farmland. its own personal door, and was benefits from ample accommodation, outside tap. by its present owners both to front and rear, provided at the front. There is also a separate The main house accommodation previously the village shop and including an annex and double detached It is located in a non-estate location greatly enlarging the accommodation, and parking area at the rear of the property. This five-bedroom new build home views to the rear, an outdoor heated with two dressing rooms and en comprises a hallway, lounge, sitting bakery, which still offers versatile garage. The property has been sympathetically within close proximity to Sandhurst and they have completely refurbished it to a The annexe has a kitchen on the ground is on the much-sought-after infinity pool, and inside, stylish suite bathrooms, a lounge area and room, separate dining room, and usage. The annexe makes it ideal extended and now enjoys flexible living over Crowthorne centres, putting convenient superb specification. floor, fitted out with a variety of appliances St. George’s Hill Estate, Weybridge interiors by The L&C Company. balcony. a fitted kitchen. On the first floor for two families to live alongside two floors. amenities within easy reach. The property There are five bedrooms. The house been including washing machine and dishwasher, and it has separate staff/teenager Other highlights include four/ there are three bedrooms, a further one another while retaining their A private rear garden, conservatory and also benefits from being in excellent school rewired, redecorated, new windows installed, a living room, bedroom with large accommodation located above five reception rooms, including dressing room, and a larger-than- own privacy. The property is on sale ample parking benefits this family home, catchment and within easy reach of major re-roofed and the exterior rendered for dressing cupboard and a shower room with the triple garage, including a a cinema room, formal dining average bathroom with four-piece with no onward chain. which is situated on a private landscaped plot road and rail links. minimal maintenance. A gas-fired central double cubicle. living room with mini-kitchenette, room with access to the rear suite. mainly laid to lawn, with a range of flower heating system has been installed with bedroom and bathroom. terrace, open-plan kitchen/dining/ From: Octagon Externally there is an entrance and shrub borders. Enclosed by part-brick/ From: Waterfords Yateley underfloor heating to the ground floor and From: Myddelton & Major This latest offering to the family room with integrated Miele Contact: 01932 838000 gate to the front garden and a From: Beresfords part-panelled fencing, the house also provides Contact: 01252 870222 also first floor bathrooms. A double garage Contact: 01722 337 575 exclusive estate has golf course appliances, and palatial master suite (Savills) driveway to the side with parking Contact: 01245 420880 8 property of the month Find your new home at whathouse.com/new-homes For the latest on the property market @What_House property of the month 9

CANALETTO LONDON – A MASTERPIECE

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London, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, USA, Singapore, Japan and China: the global architect that is Professor Ben van Berkel of award-winning Dutch practice UNStudio is the creative mind behind one of the capital’s most exciting residential towers to come to fruition this year.

Canaletto, located in the new residential, shopping The Beaumont Collection and dining cluster around City Road Basin on City Road EC1 stands out among the new residential high-rises This spring sees the launch of Canaletto’s eminent cropping up in the area, creating a new neighbourhood Beaumont Collection. These three bedroom apartments for 21st century living that sits comfortably with the on the 24th to 28th floors have been designed to surroudnig period terraces and interwar warehouses, provide exceptional living space and 360-degree views now houses of creative industry. of the capital, taking in some of the city’s most breathtaking and recognisable landmarks. At around 2,000 The Centre of Four Worlds sq ft, the apartments’ generous bedrooms and reception rooms open onto expansive terraces and balconies. Prime central London’s City Fringe area has been at the A blend of natural wood and plaster finishes set the core of the capital’s regeneration energy over the last homely warmth. Kitchens are equipped with the finest few years, with areas such as Shoreditch, Clerkenwell, Gaggenau appliances and natural stone finishes, while and particularly Tech City around Old Street itself bathrooms have feature stand-alone baths, heated achieving 43% growth in the three years to 2015 mirrors, and further limestone and marble additions. (source: Knight Frank). The Square Mile, too, has seen Living spaces have been designed for living, with a snug a different kind of appeal as a peppering of residential / study areas and easy movement between all the rooms. spaces appear in what has always been the hub for business enterprise. State-of-the-Art Amenities

Canaletto sits at the crossroads of these four areas, What makes living at Canaletto even more appealing minutes from Old Street where the heart of Tech is all the amenities on hand. The hotel-style concierge City beats. Over the last two years, its reflective is there to take deliveries and help with the minutiae triangulated spire has emerged from the ground. of life while residents can enjoy the heated indoor Where other tall residential buildings may mimic swimming pool, spa with treatment rooms, fully-kitted offices in their glittering steel and glass façade, gym, surround-sound cinema, even a games room. Canaletto has been designed with brushed bronze What is more, there is Club Canaletto, a private club for aluminium panels, which sweep and curve around the residents and their guests high up on the 24th floor, 31-storey tower. In this way, all the 190 apartments are with impressive views out to the city and a great place divided into clusters, or neighbourhoods in the sky so to relax over a drink and something to eat. Down that, even at ground level, it makes it easy to pick out below ground are all the essentials for city living tucked each of the apartments. away such as secure bicycle and car parking and additional storage for must-have larger items. With all apartments having terraces and balconies, residents are readily enticed to create sky gardens with The elements that make Canaletto so impressive starts at a variety of plants, shrubs and trees, all of which create the front door, where UNStudio’s attention to detail and additional softness and help the building become part commitment to creating an architectural masterpiece set of the fabric of the urban landscape. The metallic of the the tone. Right next door to one of the country’s most bronze gives an added warmth when set against the historic waterways yet in the thrust of one of London’s London sky, and makes this building truly distinctive. most dynamically creative quarters, it is little surprise that Canaletto continues to win industry-best awards.

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What’s the reason for the growth US government primary sanctions in Iranian buyers? remain in place so these choices are The British Embassy in Tehran has not available. Dubai on the doorstep now reopened and the UK Foreign will also be popular but it cannot Office changed its long-standing compete with London’s educational ‘no travel advised’ stance on Iran to system or cool summer climate. Agent insight ‘limited travel is permitted’ and in the The other historic ties are with next three months it is anticipated Germany, Paris, the French Riviera and The ‘one stop shop’ We speak to Becky Faterni, that the status will be normalised. Switzerland but London is safer than managing director of British Airways has confirmed that these since a lot of properties in the it will reintroduce direct flights to capital are in conservation areas where Rokstone on why London Iran from this summer and Iran Air, building alterations are restricted is becoming a magnet for the national carrier, is increasing its so values hold and outperform bespoke service for developers fleet. London already has a sizeable continental Europe. Iranian buyers Iranian expatriate community, with Will they be investors or owner- a flourishing network of Iranian- occupiers and what type of We are Europe’s largest privately owned provider of estate SERVICES INCLUDE: owned restaurants, cafés and cultural property will they buy? agency. We offer a bespoke advisory, land source, building, • Land sourcing What is the size and value of and social organisations. There are this market? The four types of Iranian investors planning and sales & marketing service to developers, house • Brand identity and logo design over 80,000 Iranian exiles living in There are some 32,000 high-net-worth London since 1979 when the Shah are private individuals/families, builders, RSLs, and funders of residential and mixed use • Award-winning bespoke apps, pictures & aerial videography Iranian individuals or households worth fell. With significant instability in professional investors, private companies and quasi-state-backed projects throughout the UK. • Major online presence encompassing Rightmove, Twitter, Facebook over £2m including 65 individuals neighbouring Iraq and Syria, the entities or sovereign wealth funds. Our unique and expansive array of services include strategically and families worth over £70m and opportunity to invest in far removed, • Specialist new build and mortgage division four billionaires. We calculate that stable London is extremely appealing. Private individuals and families will positioned land and new homes in London’s most vibrant • New build legal desk around 1,000 to 1,500 high-net-worth As the price of oil and gas falls, be predominantly looking for London marketplaces, with a comprehensive ‘one stop shop’ service. individuals, families or companies will London real estate provides an pied-à-terre’s for themselves or their • Assisted move and part exchange student offspring, this could be Our award-winning services incorporate the latest innovations and have the desire to invest money in enticing appeal to invest in a sector • Professional launches overseas real estate over the next three which holds and increases in value. newly refurbished or recently technology, whilst our specialist management team are some of the completed new build homes. Most • Revitalise existing developments with redesign and relaunch to five years with up to 50 of these Over time, as long as the political most highly trained individuals in the business. having the finances to spend up to situation continues to improve, Iranian buyers will look to spend anything £100m each on overseas investments. buyers in London will join the ranks from £1m to £30m on a London Given these numbers, we estimate that of Qatari, Kuwaiti and Saudi buyers homes with the top five most popular up to £6bn could be invested overseas and become significant players in the locations being Knightsbridge, Mayfair, by Iranian investors in international real luxury marketplace again. South Kensington, Hampstead and estate and other lucrative opportunities. St John’s Wood. C Even if just up to 20% of this money Why London over other

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ondon’s surging property of not just building homes, but prices are well documented putting them in areas filled with in the press, and the useful facilities: convenient shops, popularity of government fitness centres, crèches and open and affordability schemes such landscaped public spaces. Notting Hill Las Help to Buy and Shared Ownership is currently able to offer a housing start has reflected the need many buyers on two such schemes: Trafalgar House have to get some sort of assistance to in Battersea Reach and Drummond get on the property ladder. House in Royal Arsenal Riverside, With over 30,000 homes under its Woolwich. control, Notting Hill Housing has over With Shared Ownership allowing Part of the £1.5bn, mixed- 50 years of dealing with Londoners and buyers to start with a mortgage on use Royal Arsenal Riverside providing for their housing needs, and just a part of their home, and a below- regeneration, Drummond House the organisation continues to provide market-rate rent on the remainder, is offering a one-bedroom high-quality new homes where they these new-build properties are a great apartment from £83,750 for a are needed today, with one eye always opportunity to get a foot on the ladder 25% share of the full market on making the properties available to value of £335,000. in one of the capital’s most talked- The scheme has a popular on- as many people as possible. about areas. The government-backed site pub, a number of shops and Two current offers see Shared scheme allows owners to buy further a play area, in addition to the Ownership properties for sale in two shared in their home as finances allow, This development is in the heart of a a business centre, retail units and an concierge service and gym, and major regeneration areas attracting up to the full 100% if that’s what the well-connected area around Clapham exclusive staffed nursery. even has a museum illustrating media attention and interest from buyer wants. Junction, with one-bedroom homes The development is set in four the area’s fascinating history. first-time buyers looking to find a way start from £182,000 for 40% share of acres of award-winning landscaped When Crossrail starts in 2018, a full market value of £455,000. gardens and courtyards and residents will be right on hand to live within the array of new and Find out more about Shared The development offers residents a features a waterfront bar and eatery, for a brand new station taking improved amenities at these ‘inbuilt Ownership on www.whathouse.com 24-hour gym and a round-the-clock a Hudson’s grocery store and a them to the City and West End in neighbourhoods’. and more about Notting Hill Housing on-site concierge service, as well as patisserie. minutes. Developers today are conscious at www.nottinghillhousing.org.uk

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he affordability of homes their first property. How can they in London – or lack of it feasibly afford to buy when average in many cases – has been property prices in the Capital are London new highlighted by the latest over £530,000? data from online estate “Although this research reveals Tagency HouseSimple.com, which there are properties for sale below found a quarter of the capital’s the UK’s average house price, the homes round- boroughs without a single home pickings are extremely slim and for sale under the national average you’re getting very little square property price. footage for your money. It’s a studio The company’s research found or nothing in many boroughs. nine of 32 boroughs lacked “It’s not surprising that more and Hadley Manor in up – the pick a property for sale under the more people are starting to move Hadley Wood, Enfield Manhattan Plaza in Canary Wharf (Telford Homes) Land Registry’s national average out of London for value. Why pay (CALA Homes) Kings Park in Harold Wood, price of £191,812. Bexley had the £200,000 for a studio flat when The developer has followed a suites, underfloor heating, video lowest price – a studio flat on you can buy a house for the same The luxury home builder launched Havering (Countryside) successful first phase with the release entry phone systems. The penthouse the market for £94,995 – while money just an hour commute away. this exclusive development in of the capital’s Crown Mews is the eagerly awaited of the second phase of apartments goes one step further, providing Tower Hamlets pipped Kensington It’s likely in the future we will see March. It comprises ten two- and addition to this popular parkland- here, with equal appeal to comfort cooling and an overall and Chelsea to the post by a fiver less and less people putting their three-bedroom apartments in one style development, consisting professionals, first-time buyers and higher specification. with the priciest cheapest home first foot on the property ladder of the most sought-after locations of the Windsor Apartments and investors. Completion is expected in David Campbell, group sales and at £250,000. in London.” on the Enfield/Hertfordshire border. current new Chatsworth Mews, a collection of autumn 2017 to spring 2018. marketing director at Telford Homes, Alex Gosling, CEO of online estate The following pick of high- Helen Colman, regional sales one- and two-bedroom apartments, Manhattan Plaza has been says: “The opening of Crossrail in agents Housesimple.com, says: quality new builds will suit a wide and marketing director for CALA together with 52 three- and four- designed by Barton Willmore 2018 will have a dramatic impact on “These figures reveal how desperate range of budgets, including a few Homes Chilter, says: “As always, bedroom houses. architects, takes inspiration from the way that people travel, making the plight is for ordinary Londoners at well below the current average our show home scheme has been Foundry Mews in Walthamstow (East Thames) There’s great appeal to the iconic buildings of New York’s it a convenient and efficient way to builds on average salaries, hoping to buy London price… put together by a professional commuters here, with a 35-minute trendy Meatpacking District. get around and this has been a key interior designer, showcasing the Launching on 16 April is this walk away from Wood Street station, journey via Stratford to Liverpool Each apartment comes with a influencer in people’s decision to lifestyle on offer here - whether collection of Shared Ownership which is served by London Overground Street and the Elizabeth Line contemporary kitchen by Urban purchase a new home in the area.” you are downsizing or looking for properties in Walthamstow, located and is a 21-minute journey from (Crossrail) coming in the next few Myth, boasting sleek stainless a spacious apartment with an easy between Wood Street Library and Liverpool Street. The area also offers years to Harold Wood’s zone 6 steel appliances, stone worktops Price: From £690,000 commute to London.” Woodside School, with a choice of Central and Victoria Line Tube routes station. The A127, A12 and M25 and handleless fitted units, chic One example of what is on offer four townhouses, six apartments through the West End. Find out more at www.telfordhomes. are also all within easy reach from contemporary bathrooms and en london; 020 3538 0719 is plot 3, a spacious ground floor and two maisonettes. Epping Forest offers acres of home here. two-bedroom apartment priced at Each home benefits from its own diverse landscapes close by, a Andrew Loveday, sales and £1.35m, with an impressive master outside space; balconies or terraces fantastic escape from the everyday marketing director at Countryside bedroom complete with en suite for the apartments/maisonettes and hustle and bustle of city life. comments: “This development is an and dressing room, an opulent gardens for the townhouses. There attractive proposition for any buyer sitting room with French doors to is also cycle storage, a children’s Price: From £118,750 looking to enjoy great connections the garden, and a large kitchen/ play area and allocated parking for (for 25% share) to the city whilst being surrounded breakfast room with folding doors the houses and maisonettes. Find out more on www.foundrymews.co.uk; by a scenic green environment. onto a generous private patio. Foundry Mews is a nine-minute 0300 303 7333 The new phase at Kings Park Price: From £1.35m gives buyers a range of stylish and modern properties to choose from, Find out more at www.cala.co.uk; Harvard Gardens in Elephant & Castle (L&Q) 020 8440 8605 that are well suited to both young Balham Walk in Balham (Taylor Wimpey) 15 Grove End Road in St John’s Wood (Harrods Estates) professionals and families.” Harvard Gardens is the latest and final Cathy Lloyd, sales and marketing Price: From £340,000 phase of the Albany Place scheme director at L&Q says: “With its two There’s a mix of two- and three- dream plot to get in touch without This boutique development is apartments offer ample entertainment Enfield Find out more at www.kings-park.co.uk; which offers a range of apartments earlier phases now sold out, Albany bedroom apartments to choose delay!” a collection of four two- and space and easy connections to the 01708 348578 and duplexes within walking distance Place has established itself as one of from in this popular part of There are plenty of amenities three-bedroom lateral apartments, business districts of London.” of regenerating Elephant & Castle, the most vibrant and well-serviced Wandsworth, which has benefited nearby, as well as a good social life including a duplex penthouse, The specification includes on the edge of travel zone 1. This new communities in central South in recent years from significant on offer and a choice of schools each occupying a single floor. The bespoke kitchens with Corian Barnet final collection was launched at the London. Harvard Gardens represents regeneration. for children of all ages. Balham’s price includes secure underground worktops and Miele appliances, beginning of April. the final opportunity to buy a home Susan Joseph, regional sales Leisure Centre boasts a gym, two parking and car lift. The penthouse fresh air heating and cooling, Harrow Haringey Harvard Gardens provides a total in this award-winning development manager for Taylor Wimpey, workout studios, a sauna and a offers a wraparound glass living underfloor heating, large fitted Waltham Redbridge of 71 properties for private sale, a and is ideally located for all that says: “This is a superb chance for steam room, a boon for fitness area with views across St John’s bedroom wardrobes and engineered Forest Havering selection of one-, two-, three- and London has to offer.” purchasers to secure a fabulous fanatics. Wood and London beyond. dark oak flooring. Each apartment Islington four-bedroom layouts, each with airy The homes are incredibly apartment in the up-and-coming Simon Barry, head of new It’s a short stroll to Balham also has its own outdoor space. Car Brent Hackney open-plan living areas, fully fitted accessible and have superb zone one area of Balham. Demand continues station, with Tube and National residential developments at Harrods parking is large enough for luxury Hillingdon Camden kitchens, generously sized bedrooms, travel connections. As one of the to run incredibly high at this Rail services available, and plentiful Estates, says: “15 Grove End Road cars and includes a car lift from the Barking & modern bathrooms and a private capital’s up and coming hot spots, City of Westminster Dagenham popular development and we don’t options on the bus network. offers a unique boutique development front driveway of the development. balcony or patio. The development the future certainly looks bright for Tower Newham expect these amazing properties to Price: From £640,000 in St John’s Wood, which would Price: From £2.92m incorporates central landscaped Elephant and Castle.” Ealing ensington City of Hamlets be around for long – so I’d urge Find out more on www.taylorwimpey.co.uk; very much suit young professionals, Find out more at www.harrodsestates.com; London Hammersmith& Chelsea courtyard gardens and is next to the Price: £450,000 anyone hoping to secure their 020 3837 7069 businesspeople or company lets; the 020 7409 9001 & Fulham green open spaces of Burgess Park. Find out more at www.harvard-gardens.co.uk Southwark Greenwich This scheme offers a choice of one- and two-bedroom Once complete, this development on Osiers Road will provide apartments from the winner of Silver for Best a new Thamesside destination of residential, retail and leisure Hounslow Lambeth Sustainable Developer at the WhatHouse? Awards facilities, with nine elegant apartment buildings containing Bexley 2015. The development is situated on Blackfriars Road, Wandsworth over 400 one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments Richmond upon just three minutes from Southwark station and within and penthouses. In the apartments facing the Thames there Thames Lewisham easy reach of London Bridge and Waterloo. are winter gardens, a fusion of conservatories and balconies. Darren Maddox, managing director at Linden The apartments and penthouses all have an open- Homes South East, says: “Increasingly, people living plan kitchen/dining/living area, complete with underfloor Merton outside London are looking for a city home to enjoy heating and floor-to-ceiling mood lighting. Each kitchen ingston on the weekends. Due to its enviable location, The has a Corian worktops and integrated appliances, while upon Thames Residence can provide just that. The apartments are many master bedrooms feature an en suite bathroom. incredibly popular and only two of the exclusive The development also offers secure underground Bromley homes remain, so we’d advise people interested to get parking, 24-hour estate management including a concierge Sutton in touch to avoid missing out.” and porterage service, as well as a video door entry Croydon Both remaining apartments feature a private system. Residents can use a range of private leisure outdoor space, as well as access to the beautiful facilities including a gymnasium, Jacuzzi and an indoor communal rooftop garden with views to the Shard swimming pool. and across the capital’s skyline. Price: From £720,000 Price: From £799,950 Riverside Quarter in Wandsworth (Frasers Property) Find out more at www.savills.co.uk; 020 7499 8644 (Savills) The Residence in Southwark (Linden Homes) Find out more at www.lindenhomes.co.uk; 020 3553 3866 Bellway. Building a greater Britain.

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ince the Mortgage Market a fantastic channel for them to use.” Review came into force in Lloyds say that a third of April 2014, many borrowers appointments with customers that have reported that it has would previously have been completed Leading bank been much harder to get an over the telephone are now completed Sinterview with their bank’s mortgage via video. This Is Money reports that specialist. the banking group has already invested With advisors having to reduce the £750m in digital innovations over the number of available appointments in last three years and has committed rolls out video order to cope with longer interview to invest a further £1bn in its digital times, it has been tougher for capability over the next three years. consumers to get in front of an expert. Now, one of the UK’s leading banks THE PROS AND CONS OF is attempting to make it easier to mortgage service speak to a mortgage advisor by rolling A MORTGAGE VIDEO out a ‘video’ service. One of the advantages to a video based interview is that advisors can Borrowers can now speak to a qualified expert via a video SPEAK TO A LLOYDS complete the whole process with a BANK OR HALIFAX customer in one go. link on a laptop, desktop or tablet computer A Lloyds spokesperson said: MORTGAGE ADVISOR “Telephone appointments require a BY VIDEO ‘break’ in the process, meaning the After a pilot scheme in 2015, Lloyds mortgage adviser has to stop the call, For the last 40 years, through all market conditions, we’ve consistently lent to Bank and Halifax have launched a new email or post the documents and then residential property developers. So if you’re looking for funds, you won’t find a more service allowing borrowers to speak contact the customer again, whereas to a mortgage advisor via a computer with video, we can do it end-to-end as experienced, flexible and reliable business partner. video link. Appointments can be made we show/upload key documents. To find out how we can help your development, please call Close Brothers Property between 8.00am and 8.00pm during “About 8% of video or telephone the week and from 9.00am to 2.00pm mortgage customers are required to Finance on 020 7655 3655 or visit closepropertyfinance.com on Saturdays with Lloyds and 9.00am visit the a branch for identification to 4.00pm with Halifax. and verification purposes.” In addition, 16 Lloyds Bank branches While many experts have welcomed are piloting the video service in-branch, the innovation, some believe that most aimed at increasing the availability of borrowers will still want face-to-face mortgage advisors during busy times. advice in a branch or with a broker David Oldfield, group director to discuss the biggest debt they will for retail and consumer finance at ever have. Lloyds Bank, said consumers want Mortgage expert Aaron Strutt also greater choice, convenience and value, believes a video system has drawbacks. whether that’s in branch or online. He said: “One of the problems with “Buying a house can be a stressful the banks is that they only advise on Close Brothers I Modern Merchant Banking time for many people, and so for those their products, so if clients do not fit who are unable or choose not to visit a the acceptance criteria they will need branch but who still prefer a face-to- to look elsewhere and go through the face conversation, this video service is whole process again.”

C54427 CBPF_EG_Blue_297x210.indd 1 23/04/2015 11:38 New life WhatHouse? takes you through the new build retirement property market ith so much press money to play with in their senior years. attention aimed As you will see, there is plenty to Special feature supplement at the plight of suit a modest budget, but also an first-time buyers, array of beautiful developments in it would be easy the mid- and luxury markets that toW overlook the needs and aspirations are bringing hotel-style facilities and of older buyers, many of whom are services to a day-to-day lifestyle for ‘last-time buyers’, considering one those with a healthy sum to invest – final home move to see them through all this, of course, with the security of their retirement years. homeownership that we Brits cherish. While still way behind countries Moving from a much-loved such as Australia, New Zealand and the family home is certainly not an easy USA, the British new homes industry emotional step for many people has been picking up its focus on the to take, but there is lots of sense in retirement market in recent years. making the most of the equity accrued To be fair to the pioneering in a large home and using it to buy a developers, some companies have been more manageable-sized one, free from building homes specifically for older everyday maintenance needs and with buyers for over 30 years, but today, a thoroughly up-to-date specification, with a growing retiree population that and still have money let over to enjoy a is living longer, the need for more fulfilling and pleasurable life for years homes to meet their demands. to come. As our 20-page supplement shows, We hope this supplement gives you there’s a huge choice of new homes a good idea about what is currently available across the UK that are aimed available, not just in terms of the at people of 55 and over, whatever homes themselves but also the lifestyle their lifestyle and health needs. and peace-of-mind a move to a new The ‘baby-boomer’ generation retirement property can bring. coming to retirement age now has benefitted from a working life that has provided generous pensions and Find out more online at seen their property values soar, leaving www.whathouse.com/advice/ a significant number with time and retirement-property

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Retirees in Raynes Park are invited to Homeowners are able to retain their Facilities at Liberty House include a fantastic McCarthy and Stone’s latest Platinum independence through home ownership, with on-site table service restaurant, a club lounge, Assisted Living development, Liberty House, their own front door, yet still have the peace of private gardens in which to relax, a south- to discover the benefi ts of downsizing. mind of a range of 24/7 security and support facing roof terrace and a wellbeing suite. Flexible domestic and personalised care Catering to the over 70’s market, McCarthy services, as well as a thriving community of packages are also available, which can be and Stone’s Assisted Living developments are new friends on their doorstep. tailored to provide varying levels of support exclusively designed to bridge the gap Julie Ward, Regional Sales and Marketing according to homeowners’ individual needs. Director at McCarthy and Stone South East, In addition, a dedicated and experienced Springhill House, Willesden Green explains: “At McCarthy and Stone we are Estates Manager ensures the smooth-running proud to help people stay independent for of the development, with 24 hour, 365 days a Award-winning retirement housebuilder, straight to the website and registered our over coffee, a beautifully landscaped garden longer and really make the most of every year on-site staffi ng, providing peace of mind McCarthy and Stone, specialises in creating interest. Looking at the plans, facilities and in which to relax, plus its own luxury guest minute of their retirement. That is why we are for both homeowners and their families alike. stunning collections of beautifully designed, location, we immediately felt that McCarthy suite should friends or relatives stay. The so committed to delivering an exceptional Ideally situated within easy reach of central low maintenance apartments, designed to and Stone was the right choice for us. development also benefi ts from its very own lifestyle for our homeowners at Liberty House London, Liberty House and Springhill House ensure you or a loved one enjoys retirement to Concierge, ensuring the smooth-running “Not everyone wants to move out of London with a beautiful setting, fantastic food and of the development, a security entrance offer the perfect location for those wanting to the full – and Springhill House is no exception. just because they are retired, and with a luxuriously appointed accommodation – all system, plus 24 hour emergency call explore the vibrant capital in their retirement. variety of excellent transport links, I believe with the peace of mind that care, support and The Platinum Retirement Living development points – providing added peace of mind for Both developments are conveniently located Willesden Green is the perfect place to settle. friendship is close at hand. This is particularly offers homeowners a collection of 38 high homeowners and their families. close to an array of shopping, medical and quality, privately owned apartments, with the There are lots of bus routes and trains that important to relatives who want to be certain leisure facilities, and are well serviced by opportunity to benefi t from friendship and go into the city centre, and with a bus stop their parent, grandparent or relative is enjoying strong private and public transport links. companionship if they choose to, and privacy literally outside the development it couldn’t be the very best quality of life. What’s more, homeowners can also benefi t easier to enjoy all that our vibrant capital has when they need it. Typical Living Room “Our Assisted Living properties are about from the London Freedom Pass, which to offer. In our previous house we were quite giving homeowners choice around the enables retirees to travel on London public With a community of friendly neighbours, far away from any public transport, so I relied Typical Bedroom services they require and the fl exibility to transport free of charge. support when needed, and all the gardening heavily upon my car to get to places. That’s turn on top-up support if they need it in the and exterior maintenance taken care of, defi nitely not the case now – I actually sold McCarthy and Stone’s Platinum Retirement future. With the opportunity to retain property downsizing to a McCarthy and Stone my car shortly after we moved in as I soon between conventional Retirement Living Living developments provide luxury living in apartment can be truly life changing. One realised that I had no use for it anymore. and residential care. Comprising a fabulous ownership, while also being able to draw on some of the most sought-after postcodes such homeowner already enjoying all the selection of 51 one and two bedroom a range of fl exible care packages, Liberty in the UK, offering homeowners the highest benefi ts that life at Springhill House has to “Just because I am retired, it doesn’t mean properties, the development provides modern House really does offer retirees the very best specifi cation of accommodation with offer is Pauline Ewasha, who moved into the that I plan on slowing down. Thanks to the living solutions for a relaxing retirement. of both worlds.” architecturally outstanding design. development with her husband last July. She development’s ideal location I regularly go into comments: “Having lived in Willesden Green London whether it’s to do some shopping, for over 40 years and always enjoyed the meet friends for a coffee or see a show. My husband even occasionally works as a black close proximity to central London, we knew For further information about McCarthy and Stone cab London taxi driver!” we wanted to stay in the local area when or to arrange an appointment, please contact we decided the time was right to downsize. Facilities at Springhill House include a As soon as the hoardings went up on the stunning club lounge, ideal for enjoying an 0800 882 1831 or visit www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk Springhill House development, we went afternoon puzzle or a catch-up with friends

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10684 What House DPS.indd All Pages 14/04/2016 9:29 28 advertorial For the latest on the property market @What_House For the latest on the property market @What_House retirement 29 What’s on the market? We take a look at a wide range of locations and prices for some of the UK’s best currently available new build retirement properties

Austin Place, Weybridge, Surrey • From £337,500

These 65 one- and two-bedroom apartments have a woodland setting that is within comfortable walking distance of nearby shops and amenities. Residents have their own deli, salon, treatment room, roof terrace, lounge and gardens. Find out more at www.anchor.org.uk

The Pines, Alloway, South Ayrshire From £284,950

In the heart of a golfing haven, the contemporary, open-plan apartments for those 55 and over benefit from elegant kitchens, underfloor heating and walk-in wardrobes, as well as private allocated parking spaces. Find out more at www.ortushomes.co.uk

Charters Village, East Grinstead, A golden West Sussex • From £POA Another award-winning development, this one comprises 83 apartments and bungalows for over- 65s in addition to a 60-bed care home. Centred on an Edwardian manor house, facilities include a restaurant, bar, lounge, library, conservatory and shop. new era for www.retirementvillages.co.uk Binswood Hall, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire From £350,000 Gold winner of a WhatHouse? Best Retirement Scheme award in 2014, Eastbank Court, Northwick, Worcester this luxury scheme, with pool, treatment rooms, restaurant and bistro, is set From £184,950 around a converted Grade II* listed property in the town centre, with 90 units in total. Portugal Residents at this scheme in the north of historic Find out more at www.audleyretirement.co.uk Worcester have use of hotel-style communal Boavista Golf and Spa Resort is once again developing and making facilities including an activities room, lounge, library, landscaped gardens and treatment room. An 80/20 the most of a resurgent second home market in Portugal equity share scheme is available. ortugal is being hailed at 31 December each year. This is of and golf fees are very competitive Find out more at www.aspenretirement.co.uk as the new ‘Eldorado’ for particular attraction to those retiring compared to other resorts.” pensioners by the world with a high value pension, which can There is a large variety of golf press. In an article in be paid totally tax free, during a period and spa discounts and privileges for ‘The Telegraph’ the headline of 10 consecutive years. property owners. For example with the Pannounced: “The ultimate pension All this is resulting in the second owners platinum membership plan, freedom: Retire in Portugal and reduce home market bouncing back from the you are entitled to two golf your tax.” ‘Forbes Magazine’ recently recent economic down-turn and it is memberships enabling you to play enthused: “The Algarve, Portugal is the against this background that Boavista unlimited golf for just over €1,000. best place in the world to retire – that Golf and Spa Resort have started Annual membership in competitor nobody is talking about.” building again in earnest. resorts is often double this. They are not just talking about Their properties offer distinctive Careways is Boavista’s in-house the enviable climate with an average award-winning designs built by the management company. The staff are of 3,300 hours of sunshine a year. Emerson Group, which has a proud 56- dedicated to ensuring that you and In 2009 the Portuguese government year design and consultancy history, your guests have a comfortable stay at introduced the Personal Income Tax which includes Bolton Wanderers FC’s the resort. So, if you are looking for The Walled Gardens, St Andrews, Fife St George’s Park, Ditchling, regime for non-habitual residents, home ground, the Macron Stadium. a property investment in the Algarve, East Sussex • From £310,000 Richmond Aston-on-Trent, Aston-on-Trent, Derbyshire with a guarantee of a 10-year tax The group has been active in Portugal Boavista Golf and Spa Resort is perfect From £176,625 exemption for the applicants. since 1970 and their properties come for a golden life in the sun. From £185,000 Housing provider Bield is offering a popular Shared A development of 240 apartments set in 250 acres Leading financial advisor Simon with five-year building guarantees. Ownership purchase arrangement at this high-quality of parkland and landscaped grounds in the South Over 80% of the 125 properties have already been reserved, but a new Perks has explained and endorsed Managing Director of Boavista development, where over-60s can buy 75% and Downs. Luxury facilities include a shop, restaurant, show home launched on 23 April. Set within facilities including a wellness the benefits, stating that an individual resort, Philip Pope, warns: “Many rent the rest. There are 78 one- and two-bedroom exercise room, hair salon, library, snooker room, spa, gym, pool, restaurant and terrace café, the first residents are due to can be deemed resident for tax second home buyers get caught out apartments, with communal gardens to enjoy. fishing lake and bowling green. arrive this autumn. purposes in Portugal if they spend with hidden running costs. At Boavista Find out more at more than 183 days per year in the there are no resorts fees. This is a huge www.boavistaresort.pt; Find out more at www.thewalledgardensstandrews.co.uk Find out more at www.stgeorgespark.co.uk Find out more at www.richmond-villages.com country or have a place of abode, advantage and our condominium [email protected] Your Will is the most important document that you will write, yet it’s estimated that around 30 million UK adults haven’t done it.

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popular across the country in many locations. The apartments boast THE 100 CLUB spacious rooms throughout and combine design and functionality. The fully fitted, stylish kitchens include a built-in fridge and freezer, hob and Winning ways an oven, which is located at an easy- reach height. Churchill Retirement Living sees success based on tried-and-tested values All of the properties benefit from hurchill Retirement Living illuminated light switches for added is a family-run and convenience. Owners also enjoy privately owned British ultimate peace of mind from a fitted business and the fastest- camera entry system for the highest Churchill was recently named in growing company in level of security, a 24-hour emergency the Sunday Times BDO Profit Track Cthe UK retirement market, an call system and a lodge manager who 100, achieving 12th place in the achievement that has seen national is on hand to oversee the development. league table, which ranks Britain’s acknowledgement (see box). Other benefits on offer include top 100 private companies with the It has also been recognised many having family or friends to stay in the fastest growing profits over the last times by the most prestigious awards in development’s well-appointed guest three years. UK housebuilding, having last year won suite, enjoying time in the communal Over this period, the company What will I do Bronze in the Best Medium Housebuilder gardens, or joining in the programme saw sales increase by 31% to 492 category. Up against major housebuilders, of events and activities which take units in 2015 and operating profit Churchill was the only retirement place in the owners’ lounge. reached £43.5m, giving an industry- developer to win in this category. The location of each development leading 30.5% operating margin. The developer has also been is carefully chosen to offer easy access Chairman Spencer McCarthy without you? crowned Most Outstanding Retirement to local shops, amenities and transport is delighted with this national Operator at the UK Over 50s Housing links. In addition, Churchill Owners recognition: ““We are absolutely Awards for a record seven years can take advantage of the Churchill thrilled to make the top 20 in the This is a question you never need to worry running. It recently received the Reward Card which provides exclusive Sunday Times BDO 2016 Profit maximum five-star rating in an deals and discounts when buying from Track 100. Growing demand from independent customer satisfaction a wide variety of national brands and about thanks to our Pets into Care scheme. an ageing population has certainly survey,undertaken by industry body local businesses – the first of its kind helped our business, but the the Home Builders Federation (HBF). in the retirement sector. huge success we are experiencing The company prides itself on With 96% of owners stating they is testament to the exceptional At Blue Cross we promise to take care of your pets and find them loving new homes, building attractive, purpose-built were ‘very satisfied’ or ‘satisfied’ with people we have on board and the one- and two-bedroom apartments the quality of their new Churchill exceptional service they provide to should they outlive you. We are dedicated to finding suitable, loving homes for every in desirable locations across the UK home, the company’s approach to our property owners, both through for those looking for an independent retirement living looks set to continue construction excellence and pet in our care, and, since our charity was founded in 1897, we have helped thousands lifestyle in later life. Developments are to win many fans, among buyers and property management.” designed to take away all the hassle its industry peers. of pets to continue living happy, healthy lives. Separately, Churchill also made and fears that can be experienced 14th place in the Sunday Times Top by older people and provide security, Find out more at 100 Best Companies to work for in peace of mind and independence. www.churchillretirement.co.uk; We understand how much your pets mean to you and how important it is that they will be well the UK. Churchill’s formula has proved 0800 458 1853 looked after, no matter what happens. Our Pets into Care scheme can give you that peace of mind. Registering a pet is free but to help us manage the costs involved we do ask that you’d consider leaving us a gift in your Will. That way we can care for all the pets that come to us. Couple find dream Register your pet today and feel reassured that their future is taken care of. retirement home in Baston Thank you for your continued support. The Austins love their new age-exclusive property and like-minded neighbours Return the coupon or write to the Please send me: r and Mrs Austin spacious layout and wide walkways at address below to receive our free more information about the Blue Cross Pets into Care scheme moved into their new the development, which they feel give advice and information pack on Larkfleet house at a feeling of space and openness. a FREE no-obligation information pack on making or amending a Will The Croft last year. They both look forward to enjoying Will writing. It’s an exciting the facilities at the Club House, which Mdevelopment of 49 new homes, built will open shortly for residents to use exclusively for those over 55, in the as a social centre. The Club House will Name charming village of Baston in south provide a space for residents to keep Send to: Lincolnshire. up their hobbies, take up new ones (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/other) Mr Austin says: “We are enjoying or just meet with friends or family to Freepost BLUE CROSS FOR PETS our new home very much. We relax and have a coffee. Address are relatively local, having lived in One of the additions the couple Or call 0300 777 1757 Folkingham previously, but we have have made to their home is to install found a like-minded and friendly Citigrass, a type of artificial lawn and quote PIC82 community at The Croft. Our covering, to their garden. He says: “A bungalow completely lives up to our local firm, Cherry Holt Garden Centre Email: [email protected] expectations and we love living here.” from Bourne, extended our patio and Mr Austin was inspired to move to installed the Citigrass, and we are a home which would provide a new delighted with it. It means we can just www.bluecross.org.uk lifestyle after visiting his brother who pull out our chairs and enjoy the sun lives in a retirement village in Cape in the summer with our new friends Blue Cross is a charity registered in Postcode Town, South Africa. On returning and neighbours and ignore it in the England and Wales (224392) and in home, Mr Austin and his wife looked winter!” As Mr Austin points out, it Scotland (SC040154). Telephone No. at a number of similar options and offers a maintenance- and weed-free found The Croft at Baston was the surface which looks great throughout best fit for them. They enjoy the the year.

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Enjoy an active lifestyle at Earlsdon Park Village, with 262 beautiful new one and two bedroom homes set among superb social and leisure facilities. You’ll be surrounded by friends, neighbours and lots of things to do, with care and support available 24/7, if you ever Capital idea need it, delivered in your own home by our dedicated on-site team. LifeCare Residences close to completion on London’s first luxury retirement development, Battersea Place hile you might community will take shape from the rather than the outsourced teams traditionally think very start. some other retirement developments CASE STUDY: A Londoner, Jean was a social Beautifully designed apartments of retirement as Some have moved from just over have, providing further reassurance worker until she retired, but even then Keeping fit in the gym Help to stay healthy and well an opportunity to the river, secure in the peace-of-mind and peace-of-mind to residents. JEAN BEDFORD she remained active with voluntary retreat to the coast of the first-class support but still For example, director of care Linda work for the British Museum and orW countryside, the imminent within easy reach of familiar friends Ryan has 20 years in the nursing arts-based charity NADFAS. She had completion of Battersea Place and favourite destinations in Chelsea, profession under her belt, while lived in a house with a large garden I am so excited about illustrates that retirees looking for a Knightsbridge and Kensington. Others executive chef Hugh McGivern has 30 in Windsor before moving to a small luxury home for their later years can are coming further to enjoy Battersea’s years’ experience. LifeCare itself is long courtyard retirement development in “ Earlsdon Park Village and do so without having to sacrifice ‘village’ feel and convenient location established in its native New Zealand Ickenham, west London, after her proximity to London’s world-class for central London’s unique facilities and already has two mature retirement partner died. can’t wait to move in. culture and endless “what’s on” list. and lifestyle options. developments in the UK, in Hampshire At 80 years of age, Jean realised Marie McCamley Battersea Place is situated just over Not that residents will be short of and Dorset. that even after a number of happy ” the road from Battersea Park, one things to do within the development The company offers residents years there, the lack of in-house care of London’s most treasured public itself. Battersea Place’s own amenities a choice of buying options and at that development was likely to be Come and view our show apartments spaces, and offers an overwhelming list include a chef-led restaurant and guarantees a service charge fixed at a problem. She sees the availability of of five-star facilities to its residents – bar offering a mix of familiar and the time of purchase for the length experienced and individually tailored and see what the Village has to offer as well as a range of very high-quality adventurous dishes, a health and of occupation, providing financial care at Battersea Place meeting her homes for individual ownership, beauty treatment suite, a superb certainty that will be a boon to all needs as and when they occur, and The Marketing Suite, Earlsdon Park Village, with 109 units in total, from one- indoor swimming pool and spa, a buyers worried about fluctuating also loves the modern apartments Albany Road, Coventry, West Midlands CV5 6JQ. bedroom apartments to large duplex cinema room, snooker room and expenses. and range of amenities available. penthouses. library. There’s also a landscaped Whatever size of property buyers The central location is also handy Open Monday to Friday (10am - 4pm) Alongside the luxury lifestyle is garden providing a tranquil space opt for, they can expect a very for getting about to see her wide a large, dedicated team offering away from London’s hustle and bustle. high build quality and a stylish, network of friends. personally tailored medical and A front-of-house concierge will contemporary specification. There are “I am really looking forward to the For more information call 02476 480 872 domestic support to suit the varied take care of deliveries and chores, and two show homes for potential buyers move,” says Jean. “I know I will use needs of every resident, with a 24- an exclusive fleet of pool cars will be to see first-hand, by appointment. the restaurant, the library and cinema. or see our website www.extracare.org.uk hour, in-house domiciliary care team available for residents to explore the Prices for the remaining properties at The car pool and minibus are great on-hand, and the additional facilities capital at their leisure. Battersea Place range from £650,000 ideas, no more worries about taxing of a separate 30-studio bedroom The concierge himself, Jonathon to £2.9m. Jean is a bit of an unusual case, and servicing, let alone garaging a car nursing home on-site. Leet, is just one of a large team of having previously ‘downsized’ before in London. Then there is the leisure Already, a wide spectrum of buyers highly experienced people in the deciding to move back into central suite, and as there is going to be a EarlsdonPark have secured some of the apartments carefully picked team, and LifeCare Find out more at London at a one-bedroom apartment wonderful heated pool, I may even and penthouses at Battersea Place, is particularly proud to offer a high- www.batterseaplace.co.uk; in Battersea Place. learn to swim!” ensuring an interesting and diverse quality team employed by the company, 020 7228 6939 The ExtraCare Charitable Trust is a registered charity. Charity No. 327816

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fantastic lifestyle with new beginnings of 60-70 staff on each site, as well as in luxury surroundings, along with a everything from property insurance to real sense of community. Importantly, transport provisions, gardening upkeep residents and their families also find and discounted meals and services. great peace of mind through the There is also an exit fee which is set at knowledge that we provide first-class 10% (less in the first three years) of the Feel inspired! care services via a team that is in- property resale prices. house and on-site. As well as providing us with a return WhatHouse? speaks exclusively to James Cobb, sales and Furthermore, I would say on the capital investment in central around 80% are keen to retain local facilities, this is used to fund the resale marketing director for specialist developer Inspired Villages. connections; living near to family of the properties as well as building 25th May. Practical completion for a touch screen control in each of the whilst having an opportunity to lead a up a maintenance pot; thus ensuring Tattenhall phase one will be in October hallways will communicate with all of more fulfilling life of luxury. that all properties are kept in good this year with the first residents moving our village services. condition. In addition to funding the What kind of lifestyle do your in by November. Each home will have a Smart TV upkeep and retaining property values villages offer? and access to high-speed broadband, on behalf of residents, there is also Are you finding a lot of interest and they will be connected to our The concept behind these villages is a charitable element for those who Inspired by your lifestyle from ‘early bird’ buyers planning district heating system which means to reinvent retirement. So residents may have fallen on hard times. Our well ahead of when they can no need for individual gas boilers will have opportunities to engage in a residents will have the opportunity to move in? and less opportunity for things to range of activities from community art decide which local charities receive At Warwick, we have reserved 24 out go wrong. classes to active lifestyle events, music any funds. of the initial 49 homes in phase one sessions and community presentations Is the selling process different What’s in the pipeline for 2016 Inspired Retirement Villages – a total of 167 homes will be built amongst many other lifestyle offers. for this kind of purpose-built and how do you expect the on site. We expect the majority will Essentially they will be able to property than for regular new property market to change in that be sold off-plan. These sales have engage with new hobbies and explore are made for your happiness, health build homes? time? been helped along by an excellent new pleasures. sales suite equipped with all the latest Yes, we provide move-in packages, There will be a bistro and restaurant We have the two villages under and peace of mind in later life. tools, including 3D physical and digital which means that we pay for all of on site, as well as a spa pool and gym, development with many more sites models to help achieve our targets. the legal proceedings prior to move- a shop, and transport provision that going through different stages of At Tattenhall, 21 of the 48 phase in. We also cover the cost of removals will support residents with travelling planning. Whilst predicting the one homes have been reserved, with for each customer and essentially to and from nearby villages, sites and property market can be tricky to say Discover more, call Linda at Warwick on 01926 334 201 151 homes to be built in total. We’re look after them through the entire attractions. the least, what I would say is that already taking queries for the future transition. We also provide first- In terms of costs, we have a well- historically, in my experience, phase or Trish at Tattenhall on 07469 856 190 alternatively pop Please tell us a little about phases on both schemes which are set deferred completion. So if a customer proven method of funding the villages one properties increase in their value yourself and Inspired Villages to be completed by 2018, so there is sells their home early, we help out with which is designed to ensure resilience by 10-15% as we begin to sell phase along to one of our hospitality suites Warwick CV34 6AF temporary accommodation. If they Since 2002, I’ve been involved in definitely ‘early bird’ interest. to external factors and keep everything two. For around ten years they will haven’t sold by the time their home retirement villages. The two project as near to new standards as possible. then tend to exceed prices on the or Tattenhall, Cheshire CH3 9DN. is built, they have the option to rent that I am now working on with Inspired What sort of specification can There is a weekly service charge of local property market after which they their new property and then if their Villages will be my 14th and 15th buyers expect with Inspired about £120 which covers employment begin to follow trends more closely. sale completes within six months we retirement village - one in Warwick Villages? will return their rent payments. We’ve and one in Tattenhall. Inspired Villages When people are looking to downsize strived to make the entire process as is a joint venture between English Care they usually mean they want fewer easy as possible. Villages and Places for People. Each rooms but not smaller rooms. We village I work on is an education and have a high-spec for both sites which What sort of back stories do your hopefully we are getting better and includes generously sized rooms buyers have? better every time. with high ceilings and kitchens and 20% of our customers tend to be bathrooms all equipped with the latest single men and 45% single women. How is work progressing on your mod-cons. The remaining 35% are couples. They current developments? Our design is responsive to the are all usually self-funders and live Both retirement villages are under needs of those who will be living diverse, fascinating, and active lives. development and each is progressing on site. The bathrooms have walk- inspiredvillages.co.uk very well. At Warwick we’re on track in showers with accessible shower What are the prime reasons your for the practical completion of phase trays, basin and loos at a manageable buyers are choosing to move? one later this month. We’re expecting height and so on. Underfloor heating Our buyers’ reasons for moving to move the first residents in by is provided throughout the homes and are usually aspirational. We offer a

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and organized functions. Residents can dip in and out of the social calendar as Residents at St George’s Park retirement they see fit. Essentially, we encourage residents to shape the retirement village in Ditchling enjoy one of the UK’s lifestyle they want; we simply provide most popular recreational sports a range of options. We are committed to remaining njoyed by over a third two-bedroom apartments in Purchace contemporary but practical in our of a million players in the Manor occupying the footprint of the One-on-one property development. Our target UK, bowls is up there with site’s original nursing home. audience is very discerning. They swimming and golf in its Due to open later this year, Rafael expect high standards including in the popularity with people of Court offers new one-bedroom landscaping and grounds; build quality; Eall ages. It is hard to think of another apartments in a building that also external and internal finish; communal sport where it is not uncommon to see houses the village’s leisure centre and facilities; customer service and above players in their 70s or 80s compete health club, which will boast an indoor all, warmth and care from all our staff. against opponents in their teens or heated swimming pool, gym, Jacuzzi, They are the standards we set ourselves 20s, and still be able to win. sauna, games room, therapy room, interview as a business and work hard to ensure We speak to Sarah Burgess, who is at the helm of specialist developer Retirement Villages With an onsite bowling green and café and hairdressing salon. There is we reflect that across everything we do. indoor short mat bowls, St George’s also table tennis, snooker, line dancing Purpose-built retirement villages enable residents to enjoy a fulfilling a multimillion-pound project to Park in Ditchling, East Sussex, offers and short tennis on offer, ensuring a are climbing the housing agenda retirement lifestyle without many deliver a brand new, magnificent Is the homeowning public growing its residents the chance to play all year very active social life! – how has the sector changed in of the daily chores associated with communal clubhouse called Elmbridge more aware of the benefits of round, whatever the weather There are even more pastimes to your time in the industry? living in a large family home that Manor, with a wide range of facilities moving to specially designed Philip Smith, sales and marketing enjoy outdoors, including fishing in the developments for retirees? The demand for age-exclusive needs constant maintenance. We for residents; plus a selection of new director of St George’s Park, says: lake, croquet and an allotment club, retirement developments has grown are, however, noticing that improved apartments. When Retirement Villages first “Bowls is one of our countries along with a host of activities organised immensely. As people are now living healthcare means that people are Additional new build properties launched, the idea of a village for quintessential sports but many by the residents association, from and longer, there is an increasing need choosing to make the retirement are also under construction at Lime retired people seemed radical – but over bowling greens are now under threat art club to a local history group. to offer continuing care to meet village move later in life. Tree Village near Rugby and Charters the years as more and more operators from developers, meaning that it is The specially designed apartments their needs. Increasing numbers are Village, East Grinstead. Other have seen the business potential and becoming harder for active bowlers to accommodate the latest standards for What developments is Retirement choosing to downsize in retirement completely new villages are on the recognized the demographic need, the play their beloved sport. At St George’s, access and mobility and, for peace Villages currently working on? and are seeking the peace of mind that drawing board for early construction general public has become increasingly resident need not worry about where of mind, all apartments will be fitted comes from living with like-minded We currently operate 14 villages in East Sussex, Kent and Essex, with aware of this lifestyle. their local bowling green is as they will with integral monitored security, video people where support is on-hand across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, more in the pipeline. We have been featured on a wide always have access to the indoors and entry and fire alarm systems. Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Sussex, outdoors bowls areas.” The latest phase of properties at St should it be needed. How is the company’s philosophy range of television programmes, Essex, Hertfordshire, Lincolnshire and When completed, St George’s Park Georges Park start from £460,000 for Our challenge is to ensure that we reflected in the homes it produces? newspaper articles and in lifestyle and provide the highest level of quality Warwickshire. In some of those we are property magazines over the years. retirement village will provide 240 a two-bedroom apartment in Purchace accommodation, specially adapted working on new build phases. We want all our residents to live as The concept is no longer ‘new’ – and apartments for over-60s, set in 250 Manor and from £310,000 for a one- to support them should they become At Elmbridge Village for instance, fulfilling a retirement lifestyle as is now considered to be a realistic acres of parkland and landscaped bedroom apartment in Rafael Court. more frail; extensive communal which is our original village developed possible. Villages are vibrant places with option in retirement for more and grounds. The final phase now on facilities and customer service to some 35 years ago, we are undertaking lots of special interest groups, events more couples and individuals. offer has some of the most impressive Find out more at www.stgeorgespark. A bowled plan homes in the scheme so far, with the co.uk; 01444 259732

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The scheme has provided open on site from 10.30am to parents leaving it too Bkeeping with its setting, is looking us with an opportunity to create 5.00pm, Tuesday to Saturday, where H late to cope well with We simply love life at for a new approach to the design and a unique design, suitable for this potential buyers can find out more downsizing in their advancing build of property dedicated to the prominent location in the Poundbury about the properties available at the years, Steve and June were Durrants Village. We needs of older people. development. £21m scheme. keen to make their own move feel as though we Taking its name from the family “The development is designed to Fenton adds: “McCarthy & Stone is in good time, while they were of the late Queen Mother, the offer homeowners the very best in addressing the chronic under-supply still well able to manage the are on holiday all development will only use materials independent living within a safe and of suitable properties for later life, process themselves and deal sourced and manufactured in the secure environment. It will also provide whilst also freeing up under-occupied the time! UK. The contemporary design will huge benefits for the wider community properties, impacting on the entire with the inevitable incorporate cast iron and wrought and the 174 local businesses in housing chain. There has been growing accompanying upheaval. iron features, giving it a n “elegant Poundbury. In fact, we estimate that demand for this type of housing, and “We had never been to industrial” character, and will have homeowners in a scheme of this size we expect it will be popular with both Horsham and found we really 25,000 sq ft of communal space for will spend roughly £6m every ten years locals and the many people who aspire liked what we saw, plus we Durrants Village but also residents of its one- and two-bedroom in the local community.” to downsize here.” loved the show home. We through their church, which apartments to enjoy. The development is part of investigated and found a has given them a new social Communal facilities include a McCarthy & Stone’s Platinum Range, great church nearby too – life and one which is close by. wellbeing suite, library, restaurant, so the specification is from the top Find out more at café atrium and snooker room, as well of the company’s range. There is www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk; which is very important to us – “We would highly recommend as a guest suite for visitors to use. also emphasis on its eco-credentials, 0800 310 0383 and so, with all those things in Durrants Village for anybody place, we put down a deposit who is looking to downsize very quickly!” and enjoy a good lifestyle. high-quality retirement housing has Taking that first step is often long been an issue in the UK market, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY the most difficult and we with the desire to downsize simply not being met with enough quality The Bradleys chose a would strongly advise not options. The more research we did, the two/three bedroom home at putting it off for years and more we realised there was a lack of Durrants Village and were very years. We have seen too many contemporary, aspirational and secure pleased with the size of not people who have left it too retirement properties with flexible only the bedrooms and everything is taken care of. We mornings, wine tastings and late and then it becomes care provision in the middle section en-suite bathrooms, but also simply love it. We feel as though parties – ideal for those living on stressful and overwhelming. of the market that needed to be the living areas. “Most of the we are on holiday all the time!” their own, as well as couples, We are so glad we moved addressed.” houses we had seen with a Durrants Village is a gated looking for company and when we did.” The research Audley undertook similar number of rooms were development and as the couple friendship. The development enjoys found that of 19million of the British population over the age of small starter homes and, plan to go away for extended an idyllic setting in 30 acres of 55, 80% are homeowners, with an whilst we wanted to downsize, periods of time, knowing that PERFECTLY LOCATED parkland with beautifully aggregate property portfolio valued we definitely did not want to they can simply ‘lock up and Horsham, with its beautiful maintained grounds and at approximately £1tn. Some 58% downgrade. The rooms are leave’ is something that greatly surroundings, historic buildings Faygate’s semi-rural location of over-60s are actively looking to not only a good size but are appealed to them when they and modern facilities has also is ideal for those wishing to downsize, with an almost universal will all exquisitely fitted. The finish first considered such a move. been a pleasant discovery for take walks in the nearby to avoid traditional care homes, but are is of a very high standard, the couple – In a recent survey countryside, yet only a short thwarted by a lack of suitable housing which is important to us.” STUNNING CLUBHOUSE Horsham was voted the second drive away from all the to meet their needs and aspirations in later life. Steve is still working part- The recently opened clubhouse Steve and June Bradley: Whilst we happiest town in the UK. facilities in the nearby pretty In all, Audley sees a potential market is a focus of social activiti time as a business consultant es with wanted to downsize, we definitely Steve and June have made market town of Horsham. of 4.5million homebuyers looking and says his new lifestyle fitness centre, pool, library, did not want to downgrade. new friends too – not only at • www.durrantsvillage.co.uk to make the most of their increasing lends itself well to those who medical centre, games room, longevity in “modern, attractive and still have a job. He says, “The meeting room, bar and NEW SHOW HOMES OPEN SOON. PRICES STARTING FROM £249,950 secure environments” – crucially, fact that we no longer have restaurant. A wide range of maintaining their independence and to do the gardening and clubs and societies will be with the security of owning their general maintenance is such a organised by the residents Audley Retirement launches new brand to own property. plus point. Now we can enjoy themselves such as art, table PART EXCHANGE COUNTRYSIDE Sanderson adds: “The growth PET FRIENDLY our leisure days knowing that tennis, dancing, bridge, coffee SCHEMES LOCATION potential for the retirement village provide more new build properties for retirees sector is huge, and allowing older people to downsize from family homes Award-winning developer launches new mid-market brand to retirement homes sector into properties better suited to both their current and future needs frees For more information: udley Retirement, the Mayfield Villages over the next five Audley describes Mayfieldone-bedroom property to 775 sq ft up homes for others, creating much- luxury retirement village years, with immediate plans for two Villages as a “mid-market” brand, for a two-bedroom unit. Residents needed movement in the property 01293 851 935 operator, has launched a developments which will provide working alongside its premium will have health clubs on site market. Mayfield represents the new brand of retirement 500 new retirement homes between Audley Retirement brand. The providing swimming pools and fitness next stage of development for our WWW.DURRANTSVILLAGE.CO.UK property developments them. The plans see Mayfield Villages cost of apartments at a Mayfield rooms as well as restaurants and business. It is an exciting step forward asA part of its ambitious five-year acquiring two sites every year, with a Villages site is estimated at starting care facilities. in meeting this growing demand with *Subject to conditions. Prices correct at time of going to press. growth plan. total of 2,500 homes between them all from around £200,000, with sizes Nick Sanderson, CEO of Audley, high-quality housing and facilities Audley will be investing £200m in in five years’ time. ranging from about 525 sq ft for a says: “The demand versus supply for across the whole market.” advertisement feature advertisement feature Churchill’s Simmonds Lodge offers Retirement apartments for sale across the south perfect solution for active retirees A welcoming community, active social life and no worries about maintenance. For Jim and Brenda Lacey, moving to Churchill Retirement Living’s Simmonds Lodge development in Drayton ticked all the boxes. he couple moved from their home in nearby previous health issues, I have to make sure I keep THorndean earlier this year where they had lived myself fi t and active,” said Jim. “I make great use of for 22 years. 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I was in and out of hospital for treatment, which really fi nalised the decision for us – we needed to downsize. It’s nice knowing we can “We looked at several of Churchill’s lodges on the lock up and leave and will be safe and sound when we return. Moving to south coast but decided that Drayton was the right everything will be safe and Simmonds Lodge was defi nitely the right move for us place for us. We knew the area very well and it is and we would recommend Churchill to everyone. RINGWOOD - King Edgar Lodge, Christchurch Road ROMSEY - Abbey Lodge, Bridge Road SOUTHAMPTON - Chadwick Lodge, Devonshire Road in a really nice part of Portsmouth. 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We also saw it as a nice new friends.” their daughter and two grandchildren. opportunity to start afresh so we ended up selling Since moving to Simmonds Lodge, Jim, aged 68, and Brenda said: “Our son lives close by but we haven’t the majority of our furniture before we downsized Brenda, 67, have settled in well and have now found seen our daughter in nearly two years so it’s nice – something I’d defi nitely recommend doing in time to enjoy some old hobbies. “Because of my knowing we can lock up and leave and everything advance.”

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This home offers great flexibility for occupation by a single or extended family or the possibility of extra income from the cottage and lodge. The attractive weatherboard and brick main house has a kitchen/breakfast room to the rear and is beautifully fitted with light wooden units. A door A stunning Grade II listed 17th-century oast barn conversion leads to a utility room and the double-glazed doors lead set in an idyllic location with excellent communication into a sitting room to the front of the property with a wood links. The cleverly redesigned interior reveals a flexible and Set on a ridge of spectacular countryside, this six-bedroom, burning stove and a dining room to the rear. One en suite contemporary home with five bedrooms, four reception four-en suite detached home also features six reception bedroom is to the ground floor and four-bedrooms are on rooms, three bathrooms (all with suites) and a superb areas and a cinema room. The property is nestled among the first floor with an en suite and balcony to the master bespoke kitchen. Light and airy, the huge vaulted living area a small cluster of equally impressive homes that were bedroom and a family bathroom. The adjoining annex has opens out onto the outside, making it perfect for parties. developed within the grounds of a nearby former school, three bedrooms and two reception rooms while Horseshoe The property sits in a level plot of around half an acre with now a private residence. Fittings throughout the property Lodge is currently used as an office. The gardens are mainly attractive gardens, secluded suntrap terrace, summerhouse are of high calibre, especially evident within the expansive lawn with mature trees and are laid out around a spectacular and beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. kitchen and bathrooms. Externally the plot is considered central summerhouse with large decked area and hot tub. Located on the outskirts of Edenbridge with a Waitrose, generous at around two thirds of an acre. The local villages There are further outbuildings, paddocks and woodland. restaurants and cafés and excellent road links to the M25 provide excellent amenities, from shops and schools, both Nearby Hamstreet has a primary school, local shops and via the A22, the area also benefits from six grammar schools state and private, to country pubs and restaurants. The a branch line station. Shopping, leisure and educational and leading independent schools including Sevenoaks mainstream facilities of Maidstone are just a short drive facilities can be found at Ashford six miles away. High School. There are direct train links into London Bridge in away, as are a choice of mainline rail stations with services Speed Link services to London St Pancras from Ashford less than 45 minutes from Edenbridge Town and Hurst to London. The motorway network is also close for access International take around 38 minutes and there’s good road Green station on the Victoria line is approximately seven to the Channel Ports, the Channel Tunnel or the Eurostar at access to the M20 direct to Dover and the M25. For more minutes away. For full details call 01883 653040 Ashford International. Find out more on 01732 222272 details call 01580 766388 Home on the Grange New homes come to Preston, near Canterbury

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A cut above A superb luxury new residence is now for sale in leafy Esher ith a heritage town centre and station, stretches to reception rooms, with a feature and there is access at one side to the sought-after towns. The great schools covering some 300 some 6,250 sq ft of accommodation staircase to the upper storeys. attached double garage. nearby will tempt family buyers, while properties since its over three floors, with outlooks across The heart of the home is the On the first floor are four bedrooms. residents of every type will enjoy the founding 30 years beautifully landscaped gardens. large, open-plan kitchen/breakfast/ The master has a dressing room and mix of cafes, salons and boutique ago, Wentworth The design, specification and finish family room, which features bespoke, a large, twin-basin en suite with shops. Sandown Park racecourse HomesW has earned a reputation for throughout are of the highest quality, hand-crafted units from Alexander shower and bath. Each of the other provides an excellent diversion, building homes of fine quality in some and whichever direction you look, Lewis, Miele and Liebherr appliances three bedrooms has an en suite and alongside numerous renowned golf of the most sought-after locations there are numerous details underlining and composite worktops – plus, the fitted wardrobes. On the top floor is courses. across Berkshire and Surrey. the attention to detail of every aspect must-have boiling water tap and wine a fifth bedroom and a shower room, Wentworth House is currently being Wentworth House in Esher is no of construction and fitting, from cooler. A fitted utility room allows the alongside a large store room and a marketed at £3.25m. exception, living up to the company’s the use of materials such as natural main kitchen to remain uncluttered. recreation room that could be a perfect philosophy of individuality, a must marble, porcelain and walnut to the Also on the ground floor are a den, cinema room or workshop/studio. when buyers are paying several million latest technology in its media, lighting separate dining room and a drawing Esher itself combines convenient for their new home. and security systems. room, which, like the family room, access into and out of London with This new home, set on a plot of 0.4 The impressive hallway at opens onto the rear garden. At the a delightful village ambience, which Find out more at wentworthhomes.co.uk; acres within walking distance of Esher’s Wentworth House leads to multiple front of the house is a sizeable study has made it one of Surrey’s most 01784 451717 church-view-fp-WHAT-HOUSE-wc19.10.15.qxp_Layout 1 29/09/2015 09:13 Page 1

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and were able to move in to enjoy Christmas 2015 in their new home. Peggy recalls: “When we first passed LUXURY LIVING FOR THE OVER 55S NEAR BATH Lymington Shores we wondered if we could get in and have a nose around. A collection of fourteen, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and 2 & 3 bedroom cottages located in the When we got back home, Tony said, ‘I beautiful heritage village of Norton St Philip, 6 miles south of Bath. Designed and finished exclusively could live there’. I was quite shocked! But we put the house on the market for the over 55s and positioned in a unique setting and part of a multi-award winning development. Secret and it sold the next day. We put our deposit down and it all went from there – it was done in 10 weeks. “Every day we wake up and think: how lucky are we? We feel we’re very lucky to live in such a lovely place, in a lovely home, and with all these lovely people around us.” agent Following their own purchase, Tony’s sister Angela and her husband Retired couple at Lymington Shores invites Alec put down a deposit for a holiday Redrow contact as witness at secret wedding home at Lymington Shores as well. Peggy adds: “It’s been non-stop with edrow sales executive happy for us. At our time of life we friends and family coming to visit us. Helyn Niblett got a big wanted to just get on with it.” They all think it’s wonderful and when surprise from clients After a modest wedding breakfast they walk in they say, wow – because recently, when retired at the Stanwell House Hotel in it’s a very modern building and we have couple Tony and Peggy Lymington, the newly-weds returned gone very modern with our choices. Our RVenn, who had purchased a luxury to their new home to find a “Just old house was 200 years old! apartment at waterside development Married” sign on their door, courtesy “In fact, Tony worked as a builder Lymington Shores, asked her to be a of the Redrow team. for 50 years and he noticed the witness at their secret wedding. The couple met as friends, but building was a very high standard. He The couple tied the knot on 3 following the deaths of their respective was actually quite taken aback by the February in a spontaneous ceremony partners in 2010, a romance slowly quality of the fixtures and fittings – he at Ringwood register office, with only blossomed and they made a home couldn’t believe it. AM PM Helyn and one other witness there to together in Uxbridge, west London. Their “We are definitely happy to have OPEN TO VIEW FRIDAY TO SUNDAY 10 - 4 see it happen. new apartment at Lymington Shores is a made the change. It’s the best thing we Peggy says: “It was New Year and symbol of this new chapter in their lives. have done and we’re really thrilled with it, we thought: we’re just going to go off They spotted the development we can’t express how brilliant it’s been.” Apartments priced from £250,000 - £347,500 | Houses priced from £500,000 - £539,500 and get married! We booked it and when on holiday in the area and Redrow’s Helyn Niblett says: kept it secret, and asked Helyn to be were impressed by the array of high- “Tony and Peggy’s story is wonderful. Winner our witness because she was one of specification one-, two- and three- They’re an amazing couple and I think t: 0203 468 4933 | e: [email protected] Prices correct at time of going to print the first people we met here when we bedroom apartments, penthouses they’re going to be very happy at For more information please visit www.churchview-nsp.co.uk  were buying our new home. and four- and five-bedroom luxury Lymington Shores.” “We got married and then we detached villas available on the site. Find out more at phoned up our children to tell them. They soon reserved their ideal two- www.lymingtonshores.co.uk; They were shocked but were very bedroom home at the off-plan stage 01590 718970 Opening hours Mon-Sat: 10:00-19:00

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For buyers of one of the final properties here, and summer on its way, what Velare Place homes you want to buy.” 5 bedroom suites, fabulous entrance hall, 4 reception rooms, here, there is now an opportunity to better time to buy a waterside house? Sunbury is well located, with a kitchen/breakfast room with family area, snug area, utility, cloakroom, apply for an official mooring, if the Prices for the homes start at 45-minute rail commute into Waterloo property is on the waterfront – another summer house, garaging, delightful private south facing gardens. £899,995 for a four-bedroom semi- – down to 30 minutes from nearby the bank bonus for those who enjoy the special detached home (‘The Hillary’) and Walton-on-Thames. For drivers, the KnightFrank.co.uk freedom of navigating the Thames in £1.2m for the five-bedroom semi- proximity of the M3 and M25 are a their own craft. detached home (‘The Gagarin’). boon, with easy links to London’s Office: 01344 840020 [email protected] Just a few riverside homes left at But even without a mooring, the What’s more, the company can offer major airports and many major towns riverside location, together with the assistance to buyers who may not and cities. Lower Sunbury at Velare Place area’s other great benefits such as want to face the hassle of selling their Find out more at www.lindenhomes.co.uk; good schools, lovely villages nearby existing property, subject to terms 01932 282132 KnightFrank.co.uk Surrey – a buyer’s guide James Wyatt, partner of Barton Wyatt, takes a look at the premier locations of Virginia Water and the Wentworth Estate How important is garden design and is just moments from Virginia not had their gardens attended too in this upmarket enclave? Water. Here, gardens and woodland – it would be a waste of everyone’s Garden design is in vogue as much can be enjoyed by everyone from time. Once a tenant is living in a rental today as it was in the mid-1700s, dedicated horticulturalists to families home we can arrange for a gardener although gathering exotic plants and wanting to enjoy someone else’s to come weekly to keep it in shape. well-established trees is an easier green fingers. A couple of miles I would say that 95% of the gardens accomplishment now. We regularly further afield is Great Fosters where on Wentworth are maintained by offer advice to landlords, tenants, the garden is designed to replicate the professional gardeners – people buyers and sellers when it comes to intricate beauty of a Persian rug. In living in these homes are captains of the foliage in their garden. Barton the summer fragrant beds of flowers industry and often running their own Wyatt is situated in the heart of this and herbs are bordered by manicured businesses. I am sure they would love millionaire’s paradise. Drive around the hedges and topiary. Homeowners like to deadhead the dahlias but, quite estate during any daylight hour and to introduce some of these green- frankly, they don’t have the time. most homes will have gardener’s vans fingered ideas into their gardens Many of the homes we sell are newly Wentworth, Surrey Guide price: £3,650,000 on the drive while the steady hum of a and we are able to put our clients in built and developers must work hard to leaf blower pervades the air. Capability touch with some visionary gardeners create something that doesn’t look too Stunning brand new house with the accommodation arranged over Brown was no stranger to Surrey, in the locality. barren and new. Savvy developers work three levels extending to just under 6,500 sq ft. Spacious reception working on the magnificent gardens with landscape architects from the How important is the garden hall, 4 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast area, utility, 2 cloakrooms, of Kew, Hampton Court, Claremont onset of the project, creating external when selling your home? 5 bedroom suites, leisure/bedroom 6, au-pair suite, south facing and Clandon Park, to name a few. plans that keep existing foliage and An unloved garden will do nothing to trees. These are often trimmed back landscaped gardens. In all about 0.5 acres. EPC rating B. Are there any local gardens to help sell your home or get a tenant as the schemes commence and shaped visit for inspiration? in situ quickly. Smart homes with to perfection as the last paving stone KnightFrank.co.uk We are blessed in the vicinity with manicured gardens sell ten times is laid. Office: 01344 840020 [email protected] some wonderful gardens to visit. The quicker than a garden that has been Savill Garden is part of the Royal left to run riot. Indeed, we do not Find out more at www.bartonwyatt.co.uk; landscape of Windsor Great Park accept houses for rental that have 01344 843 000 Wentworth Homes, Wentworth House, 23 The Causeway, Wentworth Homes, Wentworth House, 23 The Causeway, Staines, Middlesex, TW18 3AQ Staines, Middlesex, TW18 3AQ 01784 451717 01784 451717 About us Dudmaston, Heather Drive, For over thirty years Wentworth Homes Sunningdale, has created premium properties across the finest locations of Surrey and Berkshire Berkshire. Encapsulating the unique qualities of the local area, our team A magnificent family of highly skilled craftsmen ensure house on one of the exceptional levels of finish in bespoke most exclusive private properties that lead the way in design roads in Sunningdale. and specification. Five reception rooms, Wentworth Homes has completed five bedrooms, five over three hundred exclusive homes bathrooms and a large across Berkshire and Surrey. Each recreation room on the property is individually designed, second floor. Generous carefully crafted, and is perfectly suited south facing plot. to its location. At Wentworth Homes we have a Price £2,750,000 philosophy based on two overriding principles. First, we ensure meticulous attention to detail. The hands-on approach of our co-founding directors guides all aspects of the business, and each key discipline remains strictly in-house, from initial concept through to design and construction. Our team of directly employed professionals, many of whom possess twenty years of experience, safeguard exceptional levels of quality throughout Windrush, Elgin every project. Road, Weybridge, Secondly, we maintain a strict policy of individuality. 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The Espace 900 is a walk-in wine cellar that can hold a staggering 990 bottles of wine and Shiver me timbers Jim lad, this pirate-style bottle is suitable for use in a opener may not have a leg to stand on but it can pull weatherproof environment Relax in the lap of luxury and watch your favourite TV programmes corks, cut foil and open beer bottles; £8.95, such as a garage or while lying in the bath; Ultrathin LG panel TV, £995, www.thekitchengiftco.com outhouse; £7,899, www.frontlinebathrooms.co.uk www.winess.co.uk Inspect a 4 5 gadget

Richenda Oldham goes in search of Have a barbie on the go with Unleash your artistic ambitions on this cool iPad doodle case. It features the coolest gadgets for the home this portable BBQ grill briefcase; £97.50, a graph paper design on one side and file paper on the other and comes www.kikkerlandeu.com with its own pens; £12, www.eatsleepdoodle.com A rose for 3 4 my rose Does pink have to be fluffy and cute? Richenda Oldham goes in search of rose-tinted accessories that prove this hue can be cutting edge and stylish 1 2 Feel the light 6 Good lighting can transform a room, giving it energy, ambience and function. 5 Richenda Oldham explains how to the right lighting levels for your home ne of the most important light, similar to daylight and is features within a room. This could be suspended by either plastic coated from, such as period candle-effect – yet all too frequently normally created by a single light (or it a painting, an architectural feature electrical flex or textile cord. The term fittings with shades, or ceramic bowls neglected – aspects could be wall lights), that is switched such as a fireplace or panelling, or applies to anything from fabulous that diffuse light upwards, or chrome of interior design is on when you walk into a room. even plants. crystal chandeliers to Gothic lanterns. spotlights, which can be used to focus lighting. Wallpaper, paint light on specific areas of a room. Ocurtain fabric and furniture all bask TASK LIGHTING DECORATIVE LIGHTING Downlighters – these can be 1 Leiston Pendant Light, £178.20, in the spotlight, but what about the This is also known as directional This is where the light fitting itself recessed into a ceiling or mounted on www.jim-lawrence.co.uk spotlight itself? Lighting is much more lighting, as it focuses on a particular is the focal point. It could be a the surface. They are either fixed or than just choosing an overhead light area where you will be performing magnificent chandelier or an oversized can swivel to produce directional light 2 Elara table lamp, £595, Besselink.com and a few table lamps. Good lighting a task, eg reading, writing, sewing, pendant, or a table lamp. However, that is ideal for task-based lighting, 3 Circus black and white stripe floor can improve the energy of a room, food preparation. Task lighting has decorative lighting can also be used to such as in a kitchen or to accent a lamp, £499, providing atmosphere and improving an important job, as working under provide an ambient light source or be particular feature in a room. www.frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk productivity. bad lights will be detrimental to your a task light, such as a pendant light Uplighters – these add soft mood 4 Candy coloured Truman wall lights, There are four different types of health as well as potentially dangerous, suspended over a dining table, where it lighting to a room, creating ambience. £39 each, www.made.com lighting: such as cutting food or using a sewing would provide a focus of light on the Choose from wall-mounted or floor- 5 Stag 10 light pendant, £870, 1 Moroccan lidded basket, £25.95, www.decoratorsnotebook.co.uk machine. Poor lighting will also put task of eating. standing varieties. www.davidhuntlighting.co.uk 2 Rose dotty oilcloth, £7, www.tickettyboo.co.uk AMBIENT LIGHTING strain on your eyes. 3 Samode Fuchsia rug, from £40 (61 x 91cm), www.dashandalberteurope.com This is the basis of most lighting WHICH FITTING? Wall lights – this category covers 6. Bessy lamp, £55, www.loaf.com 4 Theo sofa in Carnation Pink, £990, www.livingitup.co.uk schemes as it provides overall ACCENT LIGHTING Pendant lights – this is a single any wall-mounted light and there are 5 Newgate Pantry clock in hot pink, £35, www.newgateclocks.com illumination for a room. It is a general Accent lighting is used to highlight fitting, which hangs from the ceiling plenty of different types to choose 64 interiors For the latest on the property market @What_House Bohemian rhapsody An exotic fusion of colour and informal style epitomises the boho chic look. Richenda Oldham puts on her kaftan and goes in search of the essential ingredients for this creative cocktail

ne of the most popular LIGHTING interior design style trends on Pinterest Soft, comforting lighting is a must currently is the as you are looking to create a bohemian look or relaxed, inviting atmosphere that will Oboho chic as it is also known. It’s encourage you to chill out and unwind an an eclectic, rather dashing and after a hard day’s work. Candles, colourful style that epitomises an lanterns, fairy lights, single pendants unconventional and creative lifestyle over a dining table and floor lamps can choice. It particularly applies to free all be used to great effect. spirits who lead artistic lives and who like to express their individuality ACCESSORIES through their surroundings. Bohemian is most definitely not a Lots of pictures – whether they are look for anyone who enjoys structure prints or originals – should cover your and order – it’s far too diverse for walls. There is plenty of affordable art that. In fact the riot of colour, around these days. Family photographs unconventional style mixes and can also be spread liberally throughout laissez-faire attitude that accompanies your home. Finally, do remember boho would cause a neutral rule-lover that plants play an important part in to weep in frustration. bohemian culture, so make sure there The main glorious point of is plenty of living greenery around bohemian is that it actually invites your home. you to break rules and be daring. It’s a hugely cathartic style that encourages Clockwise from top left: experimentation. Why not ha Pile sofas, chairs and even the floor with plenty ve pink, red and orange side by side? of colourful textiles; Handmade Boho Indian Elephant cushion by Cucur, £20, en.dawanda. Tattered old textiles? Why bin them com; Hang these pretty silver fairy lights when you can hang them on a wall? around windows, doorways and in corners to Mix vintage with modern with reckless add a magical sparkle; Think Gadgets Grand abandon. Maroque silver fairy lights, £30, Take objects you cherish out of www.festiveglories.com; Vintage quilts in all the cupboard and display them with colours and patterns can be used as bedcovers, throws, tablecloths or wall hangings; panache. There are no do’s or don’ts unique vintage Kantha quilts, £85, www. here. Just express your personality rebeccasaixhome.com; This blue Indonesian as much as possible. But if you are inspired wallpaper has been used to create a not sure where to begin, here are striking feature wall, setting the tone for the some loose guidelines to give you a bedding and accessories; wallpaper from the starting steer. Indo Chic Collection, £29.95 per roll, www.galeriehome.co.uk; Set of four bohemian large bowls, 16cm x 8cm, £35, www.berryred. TEXTILES co.uk; Floor pillow and pouffes are quintessential boho chic ingredients; photo Everything is fair game here. Think courtesy of Rock Ribbons and the Design Villa, layers and contrasting textures to www.rockribbonsecogifts.com create vibrant, visually exciting effects, using rugs, quilts, crochet coverings and tablecloths, as well as bedspreads, throws, curtains and cushions. Mix man-made materials with naturals such as silks, linens and wool. Use contrasting coloured trims such as fun pompoms on cushions. Got a small, but beautiful fabric remnant? Frame it!

FURNITURE Comfort comes first. This is not about iconic design pieces that no one wants to sit on. So use big comfortable armchairs and sofas, piled with cushions of course. Drape rich velvet throws edged with fringes or tassels, or fake fur coverings over the backs of chairs. Dining tables can be vintage or made from reclaimed wood. Weathered and paint peeling finishes will all add to the charm. Remember, nothing has to be perfect. 66 armchair gardener Find your new home at Whathouse.com

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