Town & Country View Property Market Focus - Autumn 2012 2 Harrogate Town & Country View WELCOME

Welcome to the latest edition of our town and country view which brings you fresh insight to the property market around Harrogate and further afield, showcasing a varied selection of the properties we currently have for sale and recently sold.

As we progress through 2012, it is flight options from Leeds Bradford Tim Waring FRICS interesting to see how our regional Airport, it is understandable why the Partner and Office Head market place continues to be Harrogate area is increasingly popular T +44 (0)1423 535373 influenced by activity in the south of to home buyers across all price ranges [email protected] and London in particular. Last and property types. year over a third of the buyers through Knight Frank Harrogate came from out Town living in Harrogate has one of the and Humberside significant attribute over many of its region. To many this might be a Yorkshire rivals, namely the wide surprise given the current economic expanse of The Stray, a 200-acre climate but yet on further analysis, it’s parkland surrounding the town centre, continuing a trend that has been that is protected by an Act of ongoing for the last three to four years. Parliament, dating back to 1778.

Notwithstanding the damp summer Locations that adjoin or even overlook quality of life through a wonderful mix The Stray command understandable of excellent schooling, wide ranging premiums with areas such as The shops, high quality restaurants, Duchy and South Side that are within comprehensive social and sporting walking distance of central Harrogate, facilities regularly entice buyers to the also popular and priced accordingly. Harrogate District from around the UK Many of the villages close to Harrogate and indeed overseas. When one adds lie in Nidderdale, often perceived as the town’s locational attributes, 17 the unknown Yorkshire Dale, despite miles north of Leeds, three hours from large parts being a designated Area of London by train, close to the upgraded Outstanding Natural Beauty. A1 motorway and with ever increasing When one also considers the picturesque nature of THE AREA it’S easy to understand why living in or around Harrogate is so popular.

Where do our buyers come from? Sales by price brand

Yorkshire and the Humber 64% under £750k 39% Rest of the UK 28% £750k to £1.5m 39% London and International 8% £1.5m to £2.5m 14% over £2.5m 8%

* Figures reflect activity up to and including Q2 2012. Harrogate Town & Country View 3 KNIGHT FRANK IN YORKSHIRE

With 75 years of combined residential property experience, the Harrogate office of Knight Frank offers a unique mix of market intelligence, property knowledge and professionalism.

In any competitive market place, there your agent to have an app for both generate specific enquiries and are many accepted industry norms with iPhone and iPad? With many viewings. Talking of which, dedicated estate agency being no exception. At homebuyers, wherever they may be in and knowledgeable viewing staff its simplest, all agents produce sale the world, starting their search online, should be readily available seven days brochures with photos and floor plans, perhaps a website that is multi lingual a week, not just during accepted office albeit these can be of vastly differing would help. If nothing else, many are hours. standards. Website listing is mandatory curious to see what a Harrogate town on the likes of Rightmove and house looks like presented in Russian And when it comes to the all important Primelocation in an electronic world, and then spend longer browsing negotiation, does your agent have the with advertising in local newspapers around our site. experience and ability to secure a good the traditional alternative usually price, balanced by the requisite supported by a high street shop At the more traditional level, many knowledge of the market place to window and colourful displays. buyers still love to receive high correctly advise you in an uncertain specification sale brochures that are world? So how do potential sellers accurate and informative, differentiate when deciding which complemented by exceptional These are just a few of the many agent to entrust with the disposal of professional photography. And, if you attributes that contribute to Knight possibly their most valuable asset? like browsing newspapers and Frank’s success in Yorkshire. Do call us periodicals, rather than online, the to find out how we can assist if you are In an ever more sophisticated adverts that stand out in the likes of considering selling your home. electronic world, would you not expect The Yorkshire Post and Country Life do

Prime Central London

How a £1m investment made £407 a day, every day, for three years.

Prime central London property prices for around 10% of the £2m+ central reached a new high in June, but with London market between 2005 and 2010 values almost 50% higher than they and now account for 20% (2011 and were in March 2009, the rate of price 2012 to date). growth is beginning to slow. While this safe-haven factor continues Our index confirms that £1m invested in to support the market, we are central London property in March 2009 beginning to see resistance from would now be worth approximately buyers to ongoing price increases and £1.48m. This growth equates to an the difference between asking and average monthly appreciation of achieved prices is beginning to widen, £12,400, or £407 daily. Some market with the percentage of the asking price observers have questioned whether achieved having fallen from 96% in this strong price growth will continue. March to 92% in June.

Over the past few years international buyers have seen London property as a safe-haven investment in an increasingly volatile global economy. Evidence of this is the fact that European (non-UK) buyers accounted 4 Harrogate Town & Country View country property

Location remains key with access to the major conurbations being the principal driver for demand around the greater Harrogate district. Quality of life, the availability of local amenities and the wonderful Yorkshire countryside are significant attractions to house buyers across the county. Lindsey Thomas Associate T +44 (0)1423 535375 [email protected]

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

Beckwithshaw Boltby South of Harrogate A conveniently situated country house A picturesque Grade II Listed property An exceptional country house in a with substantial outbuildings with equestrian facilities convenient location

Guide Price £875,000 Guide Price £1,300,000 Guide Price £1,650,000

Birstwith Kirby Sigston Harewood An idyllic country house with An elegant country house in wonderful A Grade II Listed landmark house in secondary accommodation grounds substantial gardens

Guide Price £900,000 Guide Price £1,800,000 Guide Price £925,000

SOLD PROPERTIES

Beckwithshaw Sawley Blubberhouses An immaculate country house in 8 A beautifully presented 4 bedroom A Grade II Listed mullioned manor acres country house house

SOLD Guide Price £1,650,000 SOLD Guide Price £735,000 SOLD Guide Price £1,325,000 “Thank you both for your exemplary job in selling for us.” Mrs Bourne

Plompton Stainburn Near Ripon A Grade II* Listed coach house in a A stunning contemporary house with The complete country house with semi-rural setting panoramic views outbuildings and land

Guide Price £645,000 Guide Price £1,800,000 Guide Price £995,000

Green Hammerton Near Pateley Bridge Marton Le Moor A lovely double-fronted family house A wonderfully situated fully A Grade II Listed Georgian house with modernised farmhouse significant outbuildings

Guide Price £679,000 Guide Price £695,000 Guide Price £1,100,000

Spofforth Scotton Blubberhouses An elegant village house with Georgian A detached family house on the edge A stone-built barn conversion with origins of the village equestrian facilities

SOLD Guide Price £1,425,000 SOLD Guide Price £595,000 SOLD Guide Price £785,000 6 Harrogate Town & Country View TOWN property

The demand for homes in Harrogate continues to create high demand with locations close to the centre particularly popular with those seeking all the attractions that town living can offer. Recent marketing campaigns have seen increased viewers from London and the Home Counties leading to an encouraging level of sales. Alex Goldstein Senior Negotiator T +44 (0)1423 535372 [email protected]

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

ROYAL PARADE Rutland Road The Esplanade A stylish 2 bedroom second floor A sizeable detached family home, set An outstanding landmark building in apartment in central Harrogate within extensive gardens central Harrogate

Guide Price £315,000 Guide Price £995,000 Guide Price £2,250,000

Abbey Road Duchy Road Duchy Road Beautiful detached family home within A substantial detached home set A significant family house with established gardens with river frontage within impressive gardens secondary accommodation

Guide Price £845,000 Guide Price £1,275,000 Guide Price £1,650,000

SOLD PROPERTIES

Duchy Road Swan Road Lands Lane An elegant Duchy house in sizeable An excellent development opportunity An impressive high specification new gardens to create 2 town houses build house

SOLD Guide Price £955,000 SOLD Guide Price £800,000 SOLD Guide Price £800,000 “Thank you for all of your help and advice. You are the best agent by far.” Mrs Cousins

Stone Rings Grange Park Parade Fulwith Mill Lane An impressive detached family home A magnificent Grade II Listed Georgian An exceptional family home in one of presented to a superb standard town house Yorkshire’s premier addresses

Guide Price £935,000 Guide Price £1,300,000 Guide Price £1,050,000

Scriven Beech Grove Lands Lane An idyllic Grade II Listed farmhouse on A ground floor apartment in this A substantial family home with fringe of Knaresborough landmark central Harrogate building panoramic views

Guide Price £560,000 Guide Price £525,000 Guide Price £985,000

St James Drive Rutland Road Cornwall Road Former care home with development A beautiful presented duplex A 5 bedroom detached family home potential apartment

SOLD Guide Price Excess £1,250,000 SOLD Guide Price £559,950 SOLD Guide Price £785,000 1 UK NETWORK

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