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Why buy a new his March’s Budget speech merely confirmed one or two of the changes to the property market previously Tintroduced, with the Lifetime ISA the only brand new announcement with effect on potential homebuyers – and even that is a very similar build home? product to the Help to Buy What are the reasons why house-hunters should consider buying a new build home? ISA he brought to the market last November. rand new is special. Many Some of us will certainly be THE LATEST disappointed that the Chancellor house-hunters simply love the STANDARDS The Ridge ‘blank canvas’ of a brand new did not clarify – or modify – last New-build homes are built to high year’s stamp duty changes for buy- RIDGEMOUNT ROAD SUNNINGDALE SL5 9JQ home. In the same way that Bbeing the first driver in a new car has standards of workmanship, energy to-let and second homes, where a 10 luxurious apartment mansions concierge service secure basement parking private terracing to all apartments a special feel to it, so does a moving efficiency and sustainability – far 3% surcharge will be charged from into a home that no-one else has lived more so then even ten years ago. This 1 April 2016, adding thousands to in, where everything is brand new and means they don’t leak heat like many the buyer’s bills. SummerAvailable 2016 up-to-date and you can decorate to older homes, and are therefore far There were hopes that the your own taste. cheaper to run. New boilers, bathroom proposals may have been changed If you buy early enough, at the sanitaryware and kitchen appliances to make allowance for parents off-plan stage, you may be able will use fewer resources than older aiming to help their offspring onto to get the housebuilder to make models, too, making your home kinder the property ladder. This would changes to the layout, fittings on the environment. seem to be a reasonable exception and finishes to really personalise to the rule, acknowledging the your home. GUARANTEES ON family assistance many buyers rely QUALITY on and also potentially meaning IT’S HASSLE-FREE those fortunate enough to benefit Every new home must come with a from family financial assistance You won’t have to worry about a guarantee on structural work (most would leave government Help forward chain when you’re arranging often ten years). Some housebuilders to Buy finance (a finite amount to exchange contracts and move in. also provide further guarantees on of money) to those without that items not covered by the structural assistance. THERE ARE INCENTIVES warranty, for example on appliances, In Scotland, where Help to Buy TO BUY plumbing etc, providing further peace- has only just been re-introduced, Clarence House of-mind. There are hundreds of housebuilders Barratt Homes has already alerted REGENTS WALK ASCOT SL5 9JQ in competition with each other, buyers to the possibility that the first THE LATEST year’s new finance might run out this magnificent house is set in a beautifully landscaped south facing garden, arranged over three floors so you may find some of them offering helpful schemes to sway SPECIFICATION this summer. In the UK as a whole, you to buy with them, such as a Housebuilders are providing ever- 150,000 buyers have already been and many homes come with multiple today’s new homes are generally much part exchange deal, or paying estate higher internal specifications to meet able to find a new home thanks to TV and telephone points, while some safer and more secure than older agents’ fees when you sell your the demands of today’s homebuyers. Help to Buy but the money won’t will be wired for sophisticated home homes. The latest standards require existing property. And of course For example, you’ll commonly find be provided forever and it would technology. the use of fire-retardant materials, an en suite shower or bathroom be nice to think the taxpayers help there are government-funded smoke alarms, door and window locks and fitted wardrobes to the master was going to those that really need assistance schemes such as Help and security lighting. to Buy and Shared Ownership on bedroom, larger homes may come with SAFETY AND SECURITY it most. some properties. separate utility rooms off the kitchen, Improved regulations mean that Spring is a really important time of year for homeowners and buyers - the weather starts to give homes a EXPERT VIEW better appearance to buyers, while longer days (and the Easter holiday) provide time for major DIY projects Hertfordshire estate agency inside and outside the home. Sewell & Gardner says: Design and Build Opportunities Available Stamp Duty Incentives Judging by my inbox, the “Buying a new build eliminates the number of events and launches stress of an onward chain and gives happening in the new homes buyers the chance to start with a market is really hotting up (more so Berroc blank canvas, which can be tailored than the weather) so if you’re in the BUTTERSTEEP RISE ASCOT SL5 8AX to their own tastes. market for a new home and weren’t “There are also a number of able to make the most of the Easter an elegant country mansion set in 3.5 acres of south facing gardens practical benefits including lower break, I’d suggest this is a great time bills as a result of the latest heating to make a concerted effort to see Design & Build Plots Available Cobham Wentworth Estate Ascot systems, glazing and insulation. the tremendous array of new homes New homes also come with a ten- coming up for sale. contact +44 (0)1276 856449 for further information warranty, protecting buyers from structural defects. If you’re looking for that dream “Another benefit, which is home – happy house-hunting! often overlooked, is the rare opportunity to buy something new that doesn’t immediately depreciate upon purchase. Unlike Keith a car for example a new home is supported by the local residential Keith Osborne, editor. housing market meaning that (in [email protected] To download the Halebourne App the current market) you are likely to @keithosborne69 see appreciation on your asset from Halebourne House, Halebourne Lane, Chobham, Surrey GU24 8SL Email: [email protected] www.halebournegroup.co.uk day one.” OVER

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Eden Valley in Walsall, West Midlands Wyre Meadows in Pershore, From £124,950 Worcestershire • From £177,995

First-time buyers can benefit from to get ahead of the game and This starting price is a real bargain for reinforcing its reputation as a major one of the great pluses of new purchase their new home off- first-time buyers, under the stamp duty Black Country shopping destination. The build homes at Wyre Meadows, plan and we can offer a number threshold – a further saving over some more town also has plenty of restaurants, bars because if they reserve early enough of benefits to reward early-bird expensive homes. It’s ideal for local workers and clubs. they can get the best deals and reservations. and commuters: Walsall’s main station is just The marketing suite in Holden Crescent is specify their personal preference on “Buying this way means a mile away and junction 10 of the M6 less open on Mondays from 11.00am to 5.00pm some of the finishes in their new purchasers can secure their than three miles. and from Thursday to Sunday from 10.00am home. preferred property and location The lowest-priced two-bedroom ‘Keinton’ to 5.00pm. A range of two- and three- within the development. In mid-terrace house style has two parking bedroom homes would be perfect addition, reserving at this stage spaces, a smart kitchen with Bosch oven and for someone buying their first means customers can truly hob, a cloakroom and generous living/dining property, alongside four- and five- personalise their home by choosing room with French doors to the garden. bedroom homes for those moving from a range of fixtures and fittings There are fitted wardrobes in the master up the property ladder. such as kitchen units, flooring, tiles bedroom. Carol Selway, head of sales at or accessories. Eden Valley is within easy walking distance Persimmon Homes South Midlands, of Walsall’s town centre, where ongoing From: Lovell says: “We are already seeing a From: Persimmon Homes retail and leisure developments are further Contact: 01922 460313 steady increase in buyers wanting Contact: 01386 579637 Six appeal Our pick of starter homes perfect for first-time buyers

Spring Walk in Willenhall, West Midlands Azure, St Mary’s Island, Chatham, From £127,995 Kent • From £370,000

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Emerald Gardens offers 475 private club room, as well as benefiting apartments in seven buildings, from a 24-hour concierge. Drummond House, Royal Arsenal Riverside, just minutes from the iconic arch The development is situated of Wembley Stadium and the in zone 4, with fast Tube and rail Woolwich, London • From £83,750 (25% share) regeneration of Wembley Park as a services speeding towards central A new phase at this popular long-term phase of new homes at Azure, comprises of a shopping and leisure destination. London in as little as 12 minutes. development, on the site of the former Royal selection of three- to five-bedroom houses. The remaining one- and two- The area has a wide range of Naval Dockyard has just been released and Iain McPherson, director of Countryside Drummond House is one of regeneration scheme,. The selection services, and from 2018, the bedroom apartments for sale can be established and new amenities, Two-bedroom apartments, perfect for someone affordable. it benefits from some of the best views that Maritime says: “The development is…attracting three current Notting Hill Sales’ of contemporary properties includes Crossrail service with commence at moved into later this year. including restaurants, coffee shops taking their first step on the property ladder, are The development is a great Black Country the scheme has seen so far – including green first-time buyers from London looking for developments offering first-time one- and two-bedroom apartments Abbey Wood, stopping at Woolwich The majority of the apartments and the London Designer Outlet among the final homes for sale at this popular base, with Willenhall’s town centre just a mile open space, picturesque Upnor Castle and more value for money and an idyllic, riverside buyers waterside living in the capital with additional on-site facilities on its fast journeys through the have their own private patio, – a haven for those looking for development. Elaine Taylor, regional sales and away, and it is located just four miles from across the River Medway. location with a better quality of life, but still without the need for a huge bank including shops, a museum, centre of the capital towards balcony or terrace, with some fashion bargains. marketing director for Taylor Wimpey, says: both Walsall and Wolverhampton, from whose With Chatham on the High Speed rail link, with a fast commute into London.” balance, thanks to the government- residents’ gym, ferry dock, cafés, a Reading and Heathrow. having views towards the stadium Secure underground parking is “The two ‘Belford’ properties we have left are stations Birmingham is easily reached. these new homes would be a great alternative Help to Buy is available on selected backed Shared Ownership scheme. pharmacy, pub, Tesco, play area and or over the surrounding area and available at additional cost. sure to be a hit with first-time buyers.” for a first-timer stretched for a suitable new properties. This development provides 75 concierge service. London skyline. Buyers should ask the housebuilder about home in the capital; here, the money will cover Shared Ownership apartments as Woolwich is convenient for The development includes a gym a range of incentives and assistance schemes From: Taylor Wimpey something special and yet still within easy From: Countryside part of Royal Arsenal Riverside, central London and Docklands, From: Notting Hill Sales (which is opening this summer), From: Quintain to make the buying process easier and more Contact: 01858 461111 reach of central London. Parklands, the first Contact: 01634 891200 Berkeley Group’s £1.5bn mixed-use thanks to National Rail and DLR Contact: 020 8357 4444 private cinema room and residents’ Contact: 020 3151 8621 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

A brand new home on the exclusive Dormans Park estate exemplifies the work of Tkei Homes

ormans Park is a hob, in-built counter-top lighting and private residential park other details make this a great place to with its origins in the cook, and the breakfast bar keeps the 19th century. The Park whole environment social. nestles on the West The breakfast area leads through to DSussex and Surrey borders. a bright family room, helped by the This tranquil environment is dual-aspect views of the garden and surprisingly close to London with the glass lantern above. excellent transport links, Dormans The living room is generous in Park having its own train station. size enhanced by the attractive stone Given its proximity to London, you fireplace and wood-burner with still benefit from easy access to the French doors leading to the garden. countryside and the south coast. There are two further reception rooms Lingfield is a few miles away with with large attractive bay windows, its well-renowned racecourse and both of which can offer multiple uses. local facilities. A dressing area adjoins the master Meridian House is the latest home bedroom, complete with ample built- from Tkei Homes, covering just over in wardrobes and drawers, while a 3,000 sq ft including five double beautiful en suite features Porcelanosa bedrooms, three en suites, one family tiling, integrated storage and underfloor bathroom, a large open-plan kitchen heating. The remaining double and family room and three further bedrooms are all generous rooms, two reception rooms. The garden is of which have their own ensuites. beautifully landscaped and overall the Tkei Homes has successfully built property has mature screening to offer many homes across Surrey, Sussex and plenty of privacy. Kent, from single-home to multiple- As you approach the property via unit developments, ranging in price the electronic wooden gates, there is from £500,000 to £2m. All properties plenty of parking outside the double usually include designer kitchen, garage. The block paving sweeps underfloor heating, Villerory and Boch round to the steps with built-in bathrooms and in-built music systems. lighting, taking you to an attractive Forthcoming developments will tile-covered porch. include four detached family houses As you enter through the front in Cuckfield, West Sussex and three Follow the Meridian line door, you are greeted with a generous detached five-bedroom properties in hallway with beautiful Porcelanosa Beckenham, London. Details will be tiling that stretches through to the launched later in the year and will be kitchen and family room. The large available in 2017. picture window over the staircase Meridian House in Dormans Park is adds to the feel of this impressive available now for £1.25m. entrance. The hallway panelling is Find out more at [email protected]; a lovely addition together with the 01932 837690 underfloor heating. The kitchen is a contemporary take on a shaker-style kitchen with hand-painted doors in charcoal grey. The two ovens, a microwave, coffee machine, dishwasher, five-ring gas

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the biggest increase registered across snapped up turn-key mansions. prime central London (PCL). In It’s also known as a celebrity hotspot addition, the area has been achieving with Kate Moss, Paul McCartney and gross yields of 3.8%, compared to the Joan Collins among the many famous average gross yield of 2.92% in PCL faces who have owned property here. We’re open for business, whatever the climate. over the same period, highlighting Houses are priced between £3m to Agent insight St John’s Wood’s popularity not only £50m; flats £2.5m to £15m; rents as a residential destination, but also an £3,000-£10,000 per month. We speak to Vic Chhabria, investment hotspot. The west side has a range of director of Rescorp property from classic 19th-century Is there a good mix of property houses and detached villas with Residential, for his views types to appeal to buyers? swimming pools to ultra-luxurious on the prime central Most of St John’s Wood is a developments some of which overlook conservation area with many of its Lord’s Cricket Ground. It’s popular London hotspot of properties listed by English Heritage. with British HNWIs, avid cricket fans St John’s Wood It was the first part of London to and wealthy Indian families and has modernise its housing stock from the recently gained the attention of savvy How would you describe this terrace model symbolic of the Victorian investors. Hamilton Terrace is one of well-heeled enclave of NW8? Era to the airy villas seen today. You’ll the best addresses in this area. Clifton I’ve been a resident of St John’s find stunning Regency houses, early Hill, Carlton Hill and Marlborough Wood for over 30 years and watched Victorian terraces, semi-detached villas Place achieve 10% to 20% lower it become one of the most desirable and large detached houses, the period premiums compared to the east side. destinations in London. The tranquillity beauty of the area contrasts with The village-style high street is the of its tree-lined avenues and parkside the landmark contemporary luxury third market, located just to the north walks contrast with the vibrant high developments such as The Atrium, of Regent’s Park with its independent street, which continues to attract Embassy Court, Imperial Court and boutiques and varied eateries. The young professionals, families and Pavilion Apartments. beautiful red brick mansion blocks date celebrities who have been charmed by from the Edwardian and Victorian era. the proximity to the City and West End What can you tell us about The quaint side streets such as Charles and a cosmopolitan and fashionable the so-called micro-markets of Lane, Wellington Place and Ordinance ambience. But there is also a strong St John’s Wood? Mews are popular residential addresses village-like sense of community, which Our research has identified three among professionals and young is rarely found in London. distinct areas: the east side, west side couples looking to benefit from the and the high street. The east side privacy of the mews and the proximity How have property prices comprises the area between Queen’s to the high street. Houses range from performed recently? Grove and Prince Albert Road, and £2m to £4m; flats: £800k to £2m; St John’s Wood has seen continuous is considered the most exclusive area Rents: £500 to £2,000 per week. growth in popularity reflected by a popular with Russian, Jewish, French, 2.6% increase in sales values and a north American and Indian HNWIs, You can find out more at 14.1% rise in rental values in 2015, who over the past seven years have www.rescorp.co.uk; 020 3348 8000

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2017 when 40 ships from around the world will descend on Greenwich and Royal Arsenal Riverside to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. Councillor Miranda Williams, Cabinet Member for Culture and Creative Industries at the Royal Borough of Greenwich, said: “This is an incredibly exciting vision. It’s about putting Woolwich and the borough firmly on the map as a leading cultural destination and it is an important part of our wider regeneration story. We’re bringing some beautiful disused buildings back into use that offer a unique facility and a perfect setting for an arts and culture base. The Royal Arsenal is being transformed with new homes and high quality open spaces, all set along a wonderful riverfront.” With Tall Ships set to continue over the coming years at Royal Arsenal Riverside, residents with a river-facing view in the Waterfront will be perfectly positioned to watch these beautifully crafted ships pull in and out of Royal Arsenal Riverside dock, while enjoying the fantastic festival feeling way into the night. A selected range of these Manhattan suites are still available to buy with ith its stunning II listed buildings which sit in harmony aspect of their decision to move to In February this year Dash Arts signed facilities including a brand new 24- riverside views amongst the sympathetically designed Royal Arsenal Riverside. Mr and Mrs a memorandum of understanding with hour Concierge, state-of-the-art gym looking towards new homes. Hunt bought a Penthouse in Naval the Royal Borough of Greenwich to and spa with a 20m swimming pool. Canary Wharf and The latest addition to Royal Arsenal House in 2013, following their decision create a new performance centre on In addition to this, the surrounding the City, Royal Riverside was unveiled in the form of to downsize, and said: “You get a Royal Arsenal Riverside. area will also become a focal point ArsenalW Riverside is already home to Pavilion Square in October last year, real sense of history when walking A regular farmers’ market already for the community as the new four 5,000 residents who benefit from an which nestles alongside two of the around. As soon as we walked onto takes place twice a month alongside acre Waterfront Park, designed array of high quality restaurants, bars oldest buildings on the site which the development we were delighted three bars and restaurants, a doctor’s by renowned landscape architects and shops. With the DLR and National were constructed in 1894-6. This with what we saw in the form of the surgery, dentist and onsite Tesco, Gillespies, will connect the 1km of Rail station on its doorstep, local buses former ammunition laboratory which amenities on site and knew this was whilst Both Marks & Spencer and Riverwalk to Woolwich town centre, just a short walk away, an on-site manufactured gunpowder, shell cases, somewhere where we wanted to live.” Sainsbury’s will soon open their doors the new Crossrail station and beyond. Thames Clipper pier and London City fuses and paper gun cartridges, will Working in partnership with the to customers. Homes currently available in Airport close-by, residents can enjoy now be part of the 169 one-, two- Royal Borough of Greenwich, Berkeley The riverside location regularly Pavilion Square and Waterfront start easy access to the whole of London and three-bedroom apartments, 26 Homes is developing a new Cultural hosts international events such as at £440,000 . For more information and beyond. Manhattan Suites and 24 penthouses. Quarter as part of the Royal Arsenal the historic Tall Ships Festival, which about the homes available at Royal In 2018 Royal Arsenal Riverside will Set around a central courtyard with Riverside Explore (RARE) offer, attracted over 35,000 visitors a day Arsenal Riverside please call 020 8331 be home to the new Royal Arsenal thoughtful landscaping, this highly attracting visitors as well as residents during the five day event. An even 7130 to speak to a sales consultant or Woolwich onsite Crossrail station, anticipated new addition boasts its to this first-class destination. bigger festival is planned for April visit www.royalarsenalriverside.com making it one of the best connected own luxurious spa, 20m swimming areas in London outside of Zone 1, pool, high specification gym and with a journey to Canary Wharf taking cinema room all ensuring a relaxed, 8 minutes, Liverpool Street 14 minutes contemporary lifestyle. WATERFRONT II and Bond Street just 21 minutes. Piers Gough from CZWG Architects Once the site of a domestic rabbit LLP worked with Berkeley Homes Royal Arsenal Riverside is an outstanding riverside location, with an ever expanding range warren in the grounds of a Tudor to design Pavilion Square and said: of residents’ amenities, and is ideally situated for a the forthcoming on-site Crossrail station. house, in the late 17th century the area “Pavilion Square is in a uniquely was developed for the manufacture privileged position adjacent to Sir Manhattan Suites, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available. of munitions, expanding the base at John Vanbrugh’s powerful Royal Prices from £440,000. Call 020 3797 4963 to register your interest. Gun Wharf. By World War 1 the Royal Military Academy, the beautiful Royal Arsenal had grown to cover 1285 acres Brass Foundry and the oldest buildings Sales & Marketing Suite and Showhome open daily 10am to 6pm (Thursdays until 8pm). Imperial Building, No. 2 Duke of Wellington Avenue, Royal Arsenal Riverside, Woolwich, London SE18 6FR and employ almost 80,000 people. at the Arsenal – the two former ROYAL ARSENAL CANARY WHARF LIVERPOOL STREET BOND STREET HEATHROW WOOLWICH 8 MINUTES* 14 MINUTES* 22 MINUTES* 50 MINUTES* Although closed as a factory in 1967, gunpowder laboratory pavilions. This * Approximate travel times for Crossrail taken from Royal Arsenal Woolwich. Source: www.crossrail.co.uk. the Ministry of Defence didn’t move contemporary architectural design is Computer generated images are indicative only. Prices and information correct at time of going to press. out until 1994 and for years the site intended to make a strongly mannered has been a well-kept secret. addition to compliment these great www.royalarsenalriverside.co.uk With many of the former factory historic buildings.” Proud to be a member of the Berkeley Group of companies buildings falling into disrepair, the This dedication to preserving last 15 years has seen Berkeley Homes has not gone unnoticed with many meticulously restoring the Grade I and residents citing this as an important 14104 Park View+Pennine Grange WHMN 340x265 wc220615.qxp_Layout 1 22/06/2015 12:13 Page 1

Find your new home at whathouse.com/new-homes london 15 VERY EXCITING In the spotlight: NEW HOMES Royal Borough of Greenwich Enderby Wharf Barratt London Enderby Wharf sits in with west- is within easy reach of Greenwich Tens of thousands of new homes are transforming facing views to the city and Canary Park and a number of the boroughs Wharf and boasts over 200 metres excellent transport links. Prices of river frontage. Once completed currently start at £600,000 for a this historic borough. there will be 891 new homes, three-bedroom home. including studios and one-, two, three- and four-bedroom apartments Find out more at and penthouses. The development www.barratthomes.co.uk

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Greenwich Millennium Village Countryside/Taylor Wimpey Central London Greenwich Millennium Village takes of the other regeneration on the up 72 acres of Greenwich Peninsula Peninsula, including the Ecology Park COMING SOON and will provide 2,700 new homes and the events and leisure facilities TO alongside new commercial space and a of the O2.The current range of 2014, surging 26.4% in a year. Land brand new primary school. There will apartments available start at £410,000 WHERE IS IT? be a new village green at its heart, for a one-bedroom unit. Registry figures from January 2016 This popular borough is in the south- with numerous garden squares and Hinckley and Tamworth show an average price of just over east of the capital, bordered on the public spaces. It’s on the doorstep Find out more at gmv.gb.com £397,000 in the borough, up 14.2% north side by the River Thames and in a year. We are pleased to announce that we will be opening the doors to our beautiful on other sides by the boroughs of Bexley (east), Bromley (south) and REGENERATION showhomes at Park View, Hinckley and Pennine Grange, Tamworth in July. Come along Lewisham (West). Greenwich is one of the busiest to Park View, Hinckley, today where the Marketing Suite is now open and we have WHO LIVES THERE? London boroughs for regeneration, with a number of very large projects The current population is just shy underway to redevelop or re-purpose a selection of 3 and 4 bedroom homes available from £224,995 of 270,000 and, like many London some areas as well as smaller projects. boroughs, has a very diverse mix of Nearly 39,000 new homes are planned residents, with around 90 languages for construction in the period notorious council estate completed in spoken. The population increased by Park View Pennine Grange 2013-2028. the early 1970s – is being replaced by 40,000 from 2001 to 2011. Berkeley Homes with nearly 5,000 new Coventry Road, Hinckley LE10 0NU Pennine Way, Tamworth B77 4JF Greenwich Peninsula WHAT IS THE POLITICAL homes over 20 years, together with a Visit: redrow.co.uk/parkview Visit: redrow.co.uk/pennine The area around the O2, on the new transport hub, landscaped areas, LANDSCAPE LIKE? distinctively shaped Peninsula employment opportunities and a hotel. opposite Docklands, has begun a Call: 01455 698336 Call: 01827 902025 Greenwich is a Labour stronghold – Woolwich all three of its parliamentary seats are massive transformation which will held by the party, while the borough’s include the provision of 15,000 new Berkeley is also overseeing the council has a 43-8 majority of Labour homes. Though over 20% of these are redevelopment of the old Woolwich over Conservative. The council has been set to be ‘affordable’, the master plan Arsenal. While retaining a number The Academy Woolwich Durkan Estates run by Labour since 1971. The borough has caused controversy for the number of historic buildings, the project has Overlooking Woolwich Common, the boulevards for residents to enjoy. was given royal status in 2012. of homes planned and their effect on transformed the 88-acre site and Royal Military Academy is now being Woolwich Arsenal DLR station is local infrastructure. well over 5,000 homes are planned restored and converted to homes. nearby and the area will also benefit Many will be within the original from Crossrail when it starts in 2018. WHAT DO HOUSES in all, with around a third already Kidbrooke built. Woolwich will benefit from a Grade II* listed buildings and have Current prices start at £340,000. COST? a wealth of original featureas. The The Kidbrooke Village project is well new station for the Crossrail project, quadrangles and parade grounds are Find out more at www. Halifax reported that Greenwich has underway and has won numerous which will provide much-improved being developed into squares and theacademywoolwich.co.uk Image typical of Redrow homes. Price correct at time of going to press. the fastest-growing house prices in awards. The former Ferrier Estate – a connections through central London. 16 advertorial Find your new home at whathouse.com/new-homes For the latest on the property market @What_House advertorial 17

“The village already has some great amenities – I’ve got my dentist here and use the café regularly for meeting friends. Living here I can walk everywhere and, if I need them, the transport links are fabulous.” With many local amenities in the area already, Xaiofang is excited about future plans which will be taking place in Kidbrooke Village over the coming years. “The plans for the new village centre played another part in us moving to the area. The Square will see a host of new commercial outlets and provide a real focal point for the community, with shops and bars. There will also be office space available within the centre and that is something we will be looking to pursue for our business. All of this means we can see ourselves staying at Kidbrooke Village for a long time.” The opportunity to purchase in the heart of the Village Centre could be yours with a selected range of one, two and three bedroom apartments still available, including a number of Manhattan suites, which will be in close proximity to the new train station. Homes currently available in Blackheath Quarter start from £510,000 in Merlin Court whilst properties at The Square start at £395,000 For more information about Kidbrooke Village, call 020 8150 5151 to speak to a sales consultant or visit www.kidbrookevillage.com FAR REACHING Living in a new VIEWS THE SQUARE village in London ONLY 15 MINUTES TO LONDON BRIDGE* KIDBROOKE LONDON BRIDGE WATERLOO EAST CANARY WHARF STATION 15 MINUTES† 19 MINUTES† 22 MINUTES†  erkeley Homes East Thames, spaces and amenities in the area about what was happening and that London Bridge in 15 minutes from together to performing some classic in partnership with such as a local supermarket, doctor’s was very reassuring. We have already London Bridge, Canary Wharf in Christmas songs and witness the the Royal Borough of surgery, good schools and the ability made many new friends, in what is a 22 minutes and Victoria Station in official switch on of the Christmas Greenwich Council and the for us to work from home. very multicultural environment.” 28 minutes.” tree lights. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments from £377,500 Greater London Authority, “It was just by chance that we drove As part of their yearly service One of the most prominent elements It is this attention to detail that Bis undertaking one of the most past, saw the development which charge, residents at Merlin Court have of Kidbrooke Village is the amount really adds to the development of the Call a member of the sales team on dramatic and ambitious regeneration looked fantastic and decided to visit access to a private gym, swimming of open space at the site: “There are area according to Xiaofang Sutton: projects in Europe – the award- the sales and marketing suite. After pool, cinema room, concierge and 136 acres of open space here and the “There is a real sense of community 020 3813 9658 to register your interest winning Kidbrooke Village. listening to what was available and the business centre facilities. Aspects trees that have been planted really here already. As a mum with young Due for completion in 2030, this future phases for Kidbrooke Village, which, according to Paul, have really do make it something quite special. children I could not have asked for Sales & Marketing Suite and Showhome now open daily 10am to 6pm new village for London will have we knew it was the perfect place to made a difference to their lives. You would think you were in the anything better.” (Thursdays until 8pm). Wallace Court, 40 Tizzard Grove, London SE3 9FD nearly 5,000 new homes, comprised bring up our young family and run our “We have incorporated a lot countryside, with so much green space This opinion is shared by retiree of four distinct neighbourhoods that law firm that we set up two years ago of the facilities into our lifestyle. on show.” Marista Field, 72, who sold her www.kidbrookevillage.co.uk include Meridian Gate, Blackheath from home.” We go to the gym together at These open spaces at Kidbrooke converted warehouse apartment by the Quarter, Kidbrooke Village Centre and Having previously been renting in 8am in the morning five times a week Village provide opportunities river in London two years ago to buy City Point. Lewisham, Paul and Xiaofang decided and this allows us to spend some time for community events to take a new-build apartment at Berkeley’s Delivered in proud partnership with: Over 1,500 residents already to take the plunge and buy their together at the start of the day. The place such as the Kidbrooke Summer Kidbrooke Village. call Kidbrooke Village their home, property off plan: “It was a big step for business centre facilities are also very Festival, which saw a range of “What I love most about Kidbrooke including Mr and Mrs Sutton who live us as we had never bought anything impressive as they allow us to hold musicians perform alongside free fun is the landscaping – it’s beautiful to in Merlin Court and were attracted by this way before so it was something professional meetings, or even use fair rides. look at and is noticeably attracting what the village could offer them. new to us and a good opportunity. them as an office which is incredibly At Christmas, the Village Square more people to the area for picnics “When we were looking for a new “However we could not have made a convenient. was a hive of activity as residents and and socialising. You can really tell home we wanted somewhere that had better decision. Throughout the whole “This is aided by the fact that visitors got into the festive spirit with that community is at the heart of Prices correct at time of going to press. Computer generated image depicts The Square at Kidbrooke Village Centre and are indicative only. †Source: www.tfl.gov.uk Proud to be a member of the convenient transport links, green process Berkeley kept us informed Kidbrooke Station can get us to musicians and local groups coming the development. Berkeley Group of companies 18 london For the latest on the property market @What_House Find your new home at whathouse.com/new-homes london 19

ome industry insiders are 20% less than in Marylebone and foreseeing a significant40% lower than comparable homes decline in overseas interest in Mayfair. London new in the prime central Martin Bikhit, managing director London (PCL) property of Kay & Co, says: “New luxury Smarket, with one of the most developments throughout the W2 significant factors the hikes in stamp postcode will reach build completion homes round- duty on luxury homes introduced in 2016 and this will boost prices even in December 2014, but buyers are further. Given the current lull in the still likely to want to buy if they market there is now an opportunity can find good value, perhaps in less for buyers to purchase at a discount expensive areas close to the most and reap the rewards over the next 18 The Village Green in Mill up – our pick sought-after addresses. months to two years. Hill (Vision Residences) Cedarwood Square in Deptford (Lendlease) The latest research from estate “Homes in highly desirable roads The Liberty Building in agents Kay & Co, with data analysis such as Connaught Square and some This is a collection of eight new Just launched for sale, Cedarwood and interiors finished with timber by Dataloft, reports residential buildings facing Hyde Park can be and renovated three-, four- and Limeharbour (Telford Homes) Square is the first collection of 203 flooring and floor-to-ceiling of the capital’s property in Bayswater and the purchased for between £2,000/ five-bedroom lifetime family homes, Launched at the end of February, this homes at The Timberyard Deptford, double glazed windows. The whole Hyde Park Estate districts in the sq ft and £3,000/sq ft – a healthy situated on the former grounds of 25-storey tower provides residents with providing a collection of one-, development is powered by an eco- W2 postcode remain undervalued discount on 12 months ago. During the Sisters of Charity of St Vincent exceptional views of Canary Wharf and two-, three- and four-bedroom friendly on-site energy centre. compared to neighbouring areas in 2016 we forecast that price growth de Paul convent and school. the River Thames. The development will apartments and four bedroom The high street is a short walk western central London, and that, as will be steady and sustainable.” Located on The Ridgeway – one current new provide a mix of one-, two- and three- townhouses, surrounded by 28 acres away and there are excellent a result, values transaction levels are As ever, there is plenty going of the most sought-after areas bedroom apartments, each with its of green space. transport links to Canary Wharf and starting to rise there. The research on all over Greater London when it in Mill Hill – these homes are set own private balcony or terrace. The top The development will create a London Bridge (12 mins). shows an average price of £1,342/sq comes to new homes, and our pick around a delightful village green two floors of the building are taken up new Waterline linear park, which Subject to final planning ft compared to £1,729/sq ft across shows there is something to suit a and the backdrop of a historic Horizon London in Seven Kings, Redbridge by a duplex, with a substantial private will run the entire length of the consent, construction will start builds the PCL area – and are around very wide range of buyer budgets: Victorian chapel. These properties (Surrenden Invest) terrace and two balconies providing far- historic route of the Grand Surrey on site in mid-2016 and the first are close to excellent schools, local reaching views across London’s skyline. Canal, allowing residents to enjoy phase of homes is expected to be amenities and transport links and Another development ideally placed design, including green ‘living’ Residents will have a 24-hour riverside and parkside living. completed in winter 2018. provide both privacy and high to benefit from the Crossrail/ walls, photovoltaic cells on the concierge service, private gymnasium All apartments and townhouses security, with a gated entrance, Elizabeth line services being upper levels, rainwater harvesting and a tree-lined, landscaped piazza will also include either a balcony Price: From £399,950 underground parking and video introduced in 2018/19, this east and a centralised heating system. with fountain jets. or terrace in addition to light and Find out more at www.thetimberyard. entry system. London scheme is just a short These features will lower energy With Crossharbour DLR station spacious open-plan living spaces london; 020 3815 9000 Luke Winham of Vision walk (5-7 minutes) from Seven consumption and reduce residents’ just a minute’s walk from The Liberty Residences says: “The Village Kings station and a 10-12 minutes energy bills. Building, it’s a perfect base for Green is a very special place to live. from Ilford station. It offers a commuters, with Canary Wharf just The setting of the development range of studio, one- and two- four minutes away and Bank only 15 has been enhanced by the stylish bedroom apartments that will make minutes away. When Crossrail arrives balance between traditional build excellent rental properties for young Price: From £233,000 in 2018, journey times from Canary and contemporary design, so professional commuters Find out more at Wharf through Central London that each home benefits from Environmental matters have www.surrendeninvest.com; will decrease, with Liverpool Street exceptional attention to detail and been critical to the development’s 020 3372 6499 six minutes away, Bond Street 13 the latest technology.” minutes and Heathrow 39 minutes. First completions at The Liberty Price: From £1.795m Building are expected from Spring 2019. Find out more on www.thevillagegreennw7.com; Price: From £495,000 King’s Cross Quarter in King’s Cross (Regal Homes) Bentley Place in Bentley Heath (Heronslea) 020 8731 9500 (Glentree) Enfield Find out more at www.telfordhomes. Quebec Quarter in Canada Water (L&Q) london; 020 3538 4859 King’s Cross is fast becoming one ranging from integrated kitchens Bentley Place is an elegant to Heronslea Group’s exacting of London’s core business hubs, fitted with matte German designer collection of new homes in the standards, with bespoke interior This low-rise scheme will comprise “Quebec Quarter makes a major with Facebook, Google and Amazon units, quartz stone worktops and sought-after area of Bentley Heath, design and layouts perfect for 240 apartments in seven blocks, with contribution to the regeneration of relocating their head offices to the Bosch appliances, to hotel-inspired north London. Situated in between modern family living, the highest Barnet 151 one-, two- and three-bedroom this increasingly popular area. The area. This luxury scheme is not only bathrooms. Each apartment also has Barnet and Potters Bar, Bentley specification and the latest apartments for private sale and three-bedroom private sale units, close to these major employers, but access to private outdoor space. Heath offers a peaceful setting appliances. 69 one- and two-bedroom homes a number of which are available in Harrow Haringey available via Shared Ownership. the first release, are considerably is well linked to destinations in and Residents-only facilities include with green open spaces on the The development is close Waltham Redbridge L&Q’s research has ascertained that larger than the average for London, out of London, being located just a state-of-the-art fitness suite, a fringes of Wrotham Park Estate. to Hadley Wood station with orest Havering minutes from King’s Cross and spa, complete with swimming pool, The development features just nine connections to Moorgate in just Islington the price per square foot of property so we anticipate a good deal of St Pancras International stations. Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, detached three- and four-bedroom over 30 minutes. in Canada Water rose about 19% in interest from young families, as well Brent Hackney This development comprises and a cinema room. There is also a family homes, set in landscaped Hillingdon Camden 2015, but is still some 25-40% less as young professionals and first- 118 Manhattan suites (studios), 24-hour concierge and round-the- grounds with off-road parking Barking & expensive than neighbouring areas time buyers for the smaller units.” City of Westminster Dagenham such as Bermondsey, Wapping and one- and two-bedroom apartments clock security. and garages arranged around an Price: From £750,000 ewham Tower Canary Wharf. Price: £770,000 and three-bedroom penthouses. A attractive private avenue. Find out more at Ealing Kensington City of Hamlets high-quality specification resonates Each home has been individually London Cathy Lloyd, sales and Find out more at www.quebecquarter. Price: From £740,000 www.heronslea-group.co.uk; Hammersmith& Chelsea throughout each apartment, Find out more at 020 7328 7171 designed, built and finished 020 8441 9555 (Statons) marketing director for L&Q, says: co.uk; 0333 0033 663 & ulham Southwark Greenwich This development was launched in mid-March, Vita is a 22-storey tower taking shape next to Hounslow East Croydon train station, with a nine-storey plinth providing a substantial collection of new build Lambeth apartments to join the town’s property landscape. Bexley with 161 luxury one- and two-bedroom apartments Wandsworth and penthouses. Designed by Stirling prize-winning These new homes will provide views across Fassnidge Richmond upon Park, with the majority benefitting from their own Thames Lewisham architects AHMM, the scheme is scheduled to be private balcony or terrace. complete by the summer. All of the properties have The development is only a couple of minutes large private balconies and benefit from a roof garden and landscaped private garden at ground level. away from local shops and restaurants, including Merton two major shopping centres, The Pavilions and Intu. Kingston Elliott Stiling, sales and marketing director at Dale Wagstaff, finance director for Howarth upon Places for People, says: “Vita has attracted strong Homes, says: “For investors keen to exploit the Thames interest from local people and first-time buyers, with anticipated capital growth potential in Uxbridge, Bromley 60% of apartments already sold.” The new marketing suite is now open seven Panorama provides a great investment opportunity. Sutton With properties being launched off-plan, there Croydon days a week from 10.30am to 5:30pm to help is the potential for a rise in capital value prior to potential homebuyers get a taste of the luxury completion in 2018.” accommodation available at Vita.

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arch 2016 is the competition between lenders Mortgage expert David WEALTHY HOMEBUYERS net-worth borrowers, defined as those seventh anniversary drives down the cost of deals. Hollingworth warned that earning more than £300,000 a year or of the Bank of Recent figures published in The borrowers should not get complacent, BEING DENIED THE BEST with more than £3m in assets. England cutting Guardian have revealed that the reminding borrowers that while the MORTGAGE DEALS Nearly two years later, many high interest rates to their average mortgage rate has fallen by base rate has languished at 0.5% street lenders are failing to use the Mhistoric low of 0.5%. Despite the cost around a third over the past six years, for many years, at some stage it While competition between lenders has exemption for fear of falling foul of the of borrowing having fallen to record saving borrowers £270 a month on a will rise. driven down rates, many of the wealthiest regulator. This has forced many wealthy levels in that period, mortgage rates £200,000 mortgage. “It is wise to prepare for homebuyers are being denied access to clients to turn to private banks for a in the UK are still continuing to fall Separate data from the Bank of this change, and take action,” he the very best deals, despite exemptions to mortgage, meaning they can’t access for many. England shows that the average cost says. “This includes taking the affordability rules that should allow them the very best deals in the market. For seven years, borrowers have of a five-year fixed-rate mortgage opportunity to cut the rate you’re to borrow the amounts that they need. “The exemption is out there and benefited from the Bank of England for a borrower with a 25% deposit paying with ongoing competition In April 2014, the Financial Conduct available, yet the vast majority of lenders Base rate remaining at a historic has fallen from 3.98% to 2.77% between lenders and attractive Authority imposed constraints on are choosing not to use it,” says mortgage low. And, despite no change to the since 2009. Rates on two-year deals deals around. Also, prepare affordability for mortgage borrowers expert Mark Harris. “I think it’s fear of base rate, mortgage rates in have fallen from 3.98% in 2009 to for a rise by overpaying to under the Mortgage Market Review. getting on the regulator’s radar for doing the UK continue to fall as 1.95% today. get rid of debt more quickly.” However, that process exempted high something out of the ordinary.” Five things not to do if you want a mortgage Nick Parkhouse show you the pitfalls to avoid for a successful mortgage application

f you are looking to get a all your credit carefully and make all mortgage, there are lots of payments on time. ways in which you can help to increase your chances of being BECOME accepted. Thinking about what yourI bank or building society will want SELF-EMPLOYED to know in advance of your application IMMEDIATELY BEFORE is crucial to maximising your chances of getting the home loan that you APPLYING FOR A need. Of course, there are also ways MORTGAGE in which you can harm your chances Banks and building societies all need of getting a mortgage. Here are five proof of your earnings. Whether that things to avoid if you don’t want to be is payslips, your P60, accounts, or your turned down. tax return, a lender will want you to evidence your income. MISS PAYMENTS ON If you’re self-employed a lender will generally need your accounts for OTHER DEBTS the last two or three years. If you are commitments but also on how much doesn’t keep their payslips, bank PLAN TO START A FAMILY The vast majority of lenders carry out a newly self-employed it can make it you spend on clothes, eating out and statements or official documents very difficult to get a mortgage simply IMMEDIATELY ‘credit search’ on mortgage applicants. even gambling. then you may also find it hard to get because you can’t prove a track record This means that they will access your If you spend every last spare penny a mortgage. Somewhat controversially, it has credit file to establish how well you of your earnings. on restaurant meals and going out it Banks and building societies emerged over the last couple of years have managed your credit in the past. will make it much harder for a lender will ask you to produce a range that borrowers who intend to start a If you have missed payments on SPEND ALL YOUR CASH to demonstrate that you will be able to other mortgages, credit cards, store of documents in order to be approved family - or where one party is pregnant ON GOING OUT afford your new mortgage, particularly for a home loan. This will include already - are finding it harder to get cards, loans or other finance in the when interest rates rise in the future. last few years this can adversely affect Since April 2014, lenders have an salary slips, bank statements and the mortgage they need. your credit score. It will make it much increased responsibility to ensure that other items such as your P60 or Lenders apply strict affordability less likely that you’ll be accepted for you can afford to pay your mortgage. THROW AWAY ALL YOUR proof of your life insurance. If tests and many have concerns that a loan. Banks and building societies have PAPERWORK you don’t have this information, it borrowers won’t be able to afford both If you want to get a mortgage started to look in forensic detail at will be hard to get the mortgage their mortgage and the childcare costs you need to make sure you manage your outgoings - not just on credit If you are one of those people who you need. associated with starting a family.

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* Subject to availabilty. Computer generated image is indicative only and subject to change. Showhome photography is indicative only of a previous Berkeley showhome. Lifestyle photography is indicative only. For the latest on the property market @What_House hampshire 31 KnightFrank.co.uk The Frost report Couple find an unexpected investment property at Froyle Park or some, the choice of a for a nosy around,” explains retiree buy-to-let property might John, “and from the moment she be the result of an arduous found the show home she was hooked! research process, weighing It’s not hard to see why: the show up pros and cons and homes at Froyle Park are so beautifully Fcalculating numbers before plumping dressed. In fact, she loves it so much for the most promising candidate. it’s almost become a weekly visit for But not for John and Teresa Frost! us – she just can’t stay away! After the others to take a look. As it happens, it’s found – it was a piece of cake really. I to their visit to the Froyle Park show Though the couple had been first look round we did a little more so lovely that my wife and I are looking think the location is very appealing to home: “It’s great to hear that Mr Frost Wentworth, Surrey Guide price: £3,500,000 following progress on Linden Homes’ investigating and decided it would be to move here ourselves!” adds John. a lot of people.” was so taken with the development Froyle Park development in Hampshire the perfect place to invest.” “Because of the enviable location The development is just a short that he has decided to look for a home Beautifully presented, recently refurbished detached character home for some time, they hadn’t considered The area doesn’t have any and the quality of the homes, it wasn’t stroll from the local pub and a cycle- for himself here. For people seeking in a south facing half acre plot, situated on the Wentworth Estate. taking a look until Teresa’s sudden comparable new developments under difficult to find a tenant,” he says. “In ride away from picturesque Alton, a a smart investment, Froyle Park is 5 bedroom suites, fabulous entrance hall, 4 reception rooms, impulse to go in and see the show home way, and Linden Homes reports a fact, we already had someone lined- market town with a vibrant mix of the ideal location. Nearly 15% of first-hand. healthy interest from investors in up before we’d even completed on the cafés, shops and restaurants on offer. the properties have sold to investors kitchen/breakfast room with family area, snug area, utility, cloakroom, From there, it wasn’t long before the the range of properties available at property. The thing about the homes The village is also well connected to to date and with a selection of summer house, garaging, delightful private south facing gardens. couple were jumping into ownership Froyle Park. at Froyle Park is the quality and I really London (via A3 and M3 and Alton’s apartments and houses still available, of a one-bedroom apartment at the “[The development] and the believe that high-quality homes attract station) and via road to Guildford, I’d advise anyone interested to come KnightFrank.co.uk scheme, located in the village of Upper surrounding areas are beautiful, it’s high-quality tenants. Farnham, Aldershot and Winchester. down and find out more.” Office: 01344 840020 [email protected] Froyle, just a few miles north-east easy to see why people would want to “I wanted a professional and Susan Whiting, marketing manager of Alton. live here. Upper Froyle is a lovely part someone who would look after the at Linden Homes South, is not Find out more at www.lindenhomes.co.uk; “She happened to pop in one day of the world and I would encourage property and that’s exactly what I surprised about the Frosts reaction 01420 384394

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ayley Holland, senior the return of the formal eating space. hero piece. In the sitting room we used interior designer at Vogue The ‘Haydock’ has a wonderful separate a rich burnt orange crushed velvet Showhomes, worked on dining room perfect for hosting grown coffee table placed in the centre of the the new ‘Haydock’ show up dinner parties or Sunday lunch. seating area. This bold colour makes house at CALA Homes’ Use symmetry to create a formal mood a statement against a soft taupe HPriest Hill Heights. She says: “A show like we have at Priest Hill Heights. on the walls and cream fabric on home is very important as it shows A central chandelier finishes the look the upholstery. visitors how the space can be used and in this very sophisticated space. allows people to imagine themselves 4. TURN UP THE living there. 2. COPPER COOL TEXTURE “Richer metallic colours such as Copper is such a versatile tone. Use Fusion of textures is still a top trend. bronze and copper are continuing to it in its matt form and pair it with Think about layering contrasting be a top story in interiors. We have warm neutrals to create an inviting textures and patterns to create an incorporated this in the ‘Haydock’ by ambience with burnt oranges and opulent look like we have in the using copper highlights and rich burnt sunset tones like we have in the stunning master bedroom suite STUNNING NEW SHOWHOME orange tones as our colour accent bedrooms. Or use it in its metallic form at Priest Hill Heights. Mixing soft throughout the home, but using it to create a sleek modern look like velvets, smooth metallics, luxurious in different ways to create a different we have in the kitchen. The copper sequins, faux furs and glamorous glass OPENS SATURDAY 2ND APRIL 10AM TO 4PM mood for each room.” accessories contribute perfectly to the furniture creates a room which is so Hayley’s top five design tips for the contemporary feel of this family room. very lavish, warm and inviting. bedside tables, matching lamps and Priest Hill Heights is an exclusive latest interior design trends: a feature chair or sofa. Keep your collection of just 15 five- and six- 3. FEATURE FURNITURE 5. BOUTIQUE FINISH 1. FORMAL DRESS bed linen crisp and your cushions bedroom family homes set off Reigate To create a show home look use a When you’re thinking about the perfectly arranged and it will be like Road adjacent to the Surrey Wildlife FOR DINNER single, standout piece of furniture look for your bedroom, create the sleeping in a top hotel. You can change Trust’s Priest Hill nature reserve. Prices Although we love our informal family in a room. Whether it’s a sumptuous feel of a boutique hotel by using a the look of your bedroom easily currently start from £1.425m. ASHBY, BUCKLAND, spaces where we can all get together sofa, an amazing bedstead or a sleek simple template: a central bed with by updating your cushions, throws Find out more at www.cala.co.uk; for relaxed weekends, we are seeing sideboard, every home has to have its large feature headboard, symmetrical and accessories. 020 8394 0950 CAPEL AND CHARLWOOD Gleneagles, Kingswood – £2.775m FOUR SUPERB 3 BEDROOM HOMES A life of luxury DUNSFOLD This month, Sotheby’s shares two remarkable Surrey homes currently on the market. Find out more on www.sothebysrealty.co.uk; 01932 860537 A FIVE BEDROOM Byron House, Wentworth – £4.6m DETACHED HOME WITH This imposing property is located in the Wentworth ITS OWN DRIVEWAY golfing estate, with generous gardens and grounds extending to approximately 1.2 acres. Approached through a gated entrance leading to a large Situated on quiet and leafy drive with ample space to park several vehicles, this delightful property provides two floors of Windmill Drive in Leatherhead. accommodation that includes a large galleried The Windmills is an exclusive hallway, a generous kitchen/breakfast room with doors leading to the terrace, dining room, family development of just four room, drawing room, study, utility room and two guest cloakrooms. The first floor provides five beautiful 3-bed houses & one generous bedrooms with four en suite facilities. 5-bed detached house all with an The principal bedroom offers a dressing area, bathroom and balcony with views overlooking the A stunning contemporary home presented over three floors. exceptionally high specifi cation. gardens to the rear. The property also provides a situated in one of Kingswood’s The landscaped gardens provide useful self-contained annexe facility, which is located most sought-after roads. Built an ideal outdoor entertaining area above the double width garage. by Whiteoak Developments as with attractive lawns and areas of Prices from £724,950. The landscaped rear garden backs on to the 18th one of a pair, this outstanding decking along with a spa pool with tee, offering an excellent degree of privacy, and property with four bedrooms, each mood lighting, hot tub, ornate features a sun terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining. with a balcony, and six reception ponds and further water features. Perfect for families seeking world-renowned rooms offers the ultimate location The village of Kingswood is close schools including Eton College, Papplewick, capturing panoramic views to the by with an excellent range of local Sunningdale, St Mary’s, Hurst Lodge, St Georges and rear over Kingswood Golf Club’s shops and restaurants and the area For further information and to make St John’s Beaumont, there are also two well-regarded 18th fairway. With an extensive offers a wide choice of state and an appointment to view, please call international schools, the ACS and TASIS nearby. range of striking features independent schools. Kingswood The local shops of Virginia Water provide an combining floor-to-ceiling bi- has a mainline rail service to Patrick Gardner on . excellent range of day-to-day shopping needs along folding doors, air conditioning London Bridge in approximately with cafés and restaurants. Sporting facilities include and high-specification technology 47 minutes. The M25 is accessed WINDMILL DRIVE, LEATHERHEAD, golf at Wentworth and Sunningdale and horse racing throughout, the contemporary via Junction 8 (1.7 miles) with 01932 586 777 www.rushmon.co.uk SURREY KT22 8PB 01372 360832 www.patrickgardner.com at Ascot and Windsor. 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Leberta_What_House_Newspaper.indd 1 26/02/2016 11:27 For the latest on the property market @What_House sussex 39 Last chance at The Lanes Final few properties for sale at Wickhurst Green phase  ith only a few investing in a family home here, which properties left for once their children have moved out, sale at The Lanes, they can downsize from and cash in on one of the most the significant price increase. We urge popular phases potential purchasers to come and view onW the development, Countryside is the final remaining homes, so that urging house-hunters in West Sussex they do not miss out on this fantastic to act quickly to secure a brand chance to secure a home in this prime new home at Wickhurst Green, in area of the south east.” Broadbridge Heath. Among the house types remaining The area’s appeal to homebuyers is for sale is the ‘Wakeford’, a four- typical of that in a county where 80% of bedroom, three-storey family home the land is rural and half is designated which offers over 1,500 sq ft of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. accommodation, and the three- Broadbridge Heath also benefits from bedroom ‘Churchill’. Both property proximity to Horsham, which offers types are centred on an open-plan excellent commuter links to London living/dining area which is perfect and elsewhere, and a number of highly for family life and entertaining Interested in letting? regarded schools close by, including visitors. There’s also the two-bedroom Tanbridge House, Forest, The Weald, ‘Heydon’, ideal for those looking for a Millais and Farlington. cottage-style abode. Prices for the last The Lanes at Wickhurst Green offers homes at The Lanes start at £305,000. Join us and be a part of our success. two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom As with all house types at The properties. Andrew Loveday, sales Lanes, each home has a high-quality Voted Best Holiday Accommodation Provider for Customer Service. director at Countryside, comments: kitchen and a private garden. The centre provides shops, sports facilities to the south, while Gatwick is only 17 Victoria and London Bridge have a “The Lanes has proven extremely development itself has a range of and a primary school. miles away and Heathrow is just under journey time of under 55 minutes. popular, which is why there is only a green open spaces which can be Connections from The Lances an hour distant. There are regular bus Find out more at handful of properties still available. navigated on foot or by bike safely by include the A24, offering direct access routes from Broadbridge Heath into www.thelanes-wickhurstgreen.co.uk; Purchasers have seen the potential in all members of the family. The village into London to the north and Worthing Horsham, where rail services to London 01403 24214

include the Midhurst Rother College, own cricket team. The Noah’s Ark judged outstanding by Ofsted with a Inn is well supported by locals and catchment of around 400 square miles those coming from further afield and drawing students from the surrounding the village hall holds regular events. villages and market towns. Fernhurst has a good primary school, Midhurst, as has Stedham, whose Hamilton

Arms is famed for its Thai food as PROPERTY FOR well as a traditional English menu. ALL TASTES Stedham’s watermill was used for manufacturing blotting paper and In and around Midhurst you’ll find St James’ Church is mentioned in the a range of fantastic properties from West Sussex – Domesday Book. The string of Harting old medieval houses and cottages villages to the west of Midhurst are to more modern properties within also popular. walking distance of the centre. Couples in their 30s with children head this way, usually from London, WELL CONNECTED looking for a lovely family home for Commuters tend to drive the 10 miles a buyer’s guide up to £1.5m that they’ll probably to Haslemere for the fast train into stay in for the next 30-odd years. London Waterloo in just under an Many downsizers move back to hour. Some prefer to catch the train A PIECE OF HISTORY the town to be near the shops and at Petersfield, an 18-minute drive, and Jamie Freeman, restaurants. Our job is to find the The market town of Midhurst is slap slightly longer commute just to get perfect home for our clients that bang in the middle of the South a seat. Midhurst is around 55 miles director and meet their search criteria and often Downs, which is a protected area, from London and 12 miles to that’s one that’s not actually on the so in terms of future development Chichester. Gatwick is 33 miles and country homes market. My extensive network of buyers can take some comfort that just over an hour via the A272 while contacts enables me to find out who • Panoramic Views • Successful Holiday Let the rural nature of the surroundings Heathrow is also just an hour by car, 6 | 4 | 3 is thinking of selling in West Sussex specialist at will not change. And it means lots so it’s still a good option for our • Includes 3 Bedroom Cottage • Double Garage but may not have, for one reason or of walking and cycle trails are close clients who travel regularly for Northam - North Devon another, taken the plunge to market search agent by. Once people discover Midhurst’s business or want to get away quickly • Private Mooring • Extensive Panoramic Views their home. fantastic history they are hooked. on their holidays. Sailors quite like £720,000 • 0.5 Acres Fronting River • EPC Rating - E Haringtons The magnificent ruins of Cowdray Park the fact that they are so close to and the Norman castle are popular A QUEST FOR Chichester Harbour. takes a look at tourist attractions and Goodwood VILLAGE LIFE For full details, or to view more of our portfolio, visit our website is a short drive. Ruth Rendell also Haringtons acquire residential property Midhurst and set many of her Inspector Wexford Quite a few of our clients wish in London and houses, farms and novels in Midhurst and there’s a to search for a property in the estates in the country on behalf of morrisandbott.co.uk its surrounding literary trail. The town is a delightful surrounding villages, many of which private clients on an exclusive basis. mix of medieval, Georgian, Victorian have great primary schools and lively 01237 459 998 | Grenville Wharf, 6a The Quay, Bideford EX39 2HW villages and Edwardian architecture with communities. Lurgashall village is a huge range of upmarket shops, very popular and you can see why, cafés and delis, everything from as it’s a quintessential English scene Find out more at www.haringtons-uk.com; cream teas to tapas. Popular schools set round the village green with its 020 7661 9388

What House - Yeoldon.indd 1 24/03/2016 15:05:12 Find your new home at whathouse.com/new-homes budget 41 Budget reaction What the Steve Sanham, development director property at HUB industry

has to say “As Crossrail 1 has demonstrated, major infrastructure projects can   hancellor have a serious regenerative effect and unlock new opportunities for George Osborne housing by boosting connectivity has presented within cities. “Investment into key infrastructure his eighth like Crossrail 2 is infinitely more useful CBudget and among the in helping to deliver real affordability ing t let r rert? e rt r sess into the market than many of the many new announcements short-termist housing initiatives we are a number of factors have seen recently. Opening up new Voted Best Holiday Accommodation Provider for Customer Service at the 205 British ravel Awards. affecting the UK’s areas of London as viable locations for housing will increase choice for homeowners, house- hardworking Londoners looking for hunters, housing market sensibly priced homes.“ “A threshold on how many homes the and property industry. stamp duty surcharge applies to is While there maybe wasn’t also crucial for institutional landlords and investors. The aim of delivering as much housing news as more homes will not be achieved if hoped for, news of the investors are put off from creating Crossrail 2 has been well- large developments of new homes to begin with.” received, and WhatHouse. com has gathered more reactions from the leading experts in the property Martin Bikhit, industry. managing director of Kay & Co

“The confirmation that there will into greater focus. In his budget, be a 3% stamp duty surcharge for George Osborne claims to put the Nick Leeming, second home owners is a real blow next generation first, but this missed Jonathan Stephens, chairman at – and the brunt of this change will opportunity means that the supply of be felt by tenants and not landlords. homes will continue to be low, leading Surrenden Invest “It was pleasing to see that the Jackson-Stops & Staff There was no detail given today in to greater pressure on prices, which Office for Budget Responsibility the Chancellor’s speech and there are will largely affect first time buyers in has predicted a steady growth many questions unanswered.” the majority.” rate in the British economy of around “In the buy-to-let sector we have 2% until 2020. This, when combined seen a surge in purchases ahead of “Today’s announcements by the with the announcement of the “The UK is in desperate need of a the extra 3% stamp duty for landlords Chancellor will have come as no real Crossrail 2 north-to-south train line housing policy which caters for the being introduced in April, but surprise to those looking to buy an through London will positively affect long-term, reflecting the future Paul Smith, we’re now likely to see a significant investment property in coming months. the London property market, as we 4 | 3 | 3 • Idyllic Lifestyle Business • Grand Period Main Residence needs of a growing population and CEO of haart estate fall in buy-to-let purchases as soon George Osborne has maintained have seen areas such as Paddington • 3 Luxury Holiday Cottages • Garage and Paring changing demand for property type as the new measure is introduced. his earlier pledge on stamp duty, benefit from investment and Higher Clovelly - North Devon and tenure, which looks beyond the agents That might result in a levelling out holding strong on the changes already rising property values due to the • SeaCountryside Views • Gardens and Paddoc next parliamentary period. We are of prices but it will also mean less announced, which in turn means that original Crossrail. also in desperate need of more homes. investment into new build buy-to- those investors with their fingers on “We welcome the announcement £25,000 • Popular Situation • Located on ver An Acre Plot We need more incentives, and easier let properties, which is essential for the pulse will not have experienced any that Capital Gains Tax is to be cut, processes, for small and medium-sized anyone who cannot afford to buy, kind of real shock to the system today. as it allows greater investment housebuilders to get building. especially in London. Tenants are likely “Giving the green light to the HS3 into London; we hope to see For full details, or to view more of our portfolio, visit our website “Lifetime ISAs, outlined today, are “The country’s housing shortage can to be the biggest losers as landlords Manchester to Leeds line will also more people investing in the another supportive measure for first- only be solved by boosting the supply pass on the increased costs through massively grow investment prospects in London property market as a result time buyers and are a significant boon of new homes, and the government rent rises. the Northern Powerhouse, improving of this policy. Unfortunately, the morrisandbott.co.uk for those looking to save for a home. could have gone further in making “The property market appears to transport links and high-speed travel. higher rates of stamp duty land tax However, this is another measure this a priority. While the Lifetime ISA have been spooked by uncertainty Overall, I would say that this budget that were announced in 2015 and 01237 459 998 | Grenville Wharf, 6a The Quay, Bideford EX39 2HW which boosts demand and today is a positive step forward that will around Brexit in the last month, with has confirmed that there is no better the 3% surcharge on buy-to-let we heard very little about supply – make it easier for people to save for a fewer people selling, and this was the time to look north, however, with the properties and second homes will increasing housing supply is key to deposit on a home, more should have government’s chance to support the dream buy-to-let conditions created continue to stifle the property market easing property price growth. been done to bring housebuilding residential market.” for the Northern Powerhouse.” in London.”

What House - retreat.indd 2 26/02/2016 10:23:53 42 interiors For the latest on the property market @What_House Find your new home at whathouse.com/new-homes interiors 43

White reflective high-gloss cabinets make this The breakfast bar in this streamlined kitchen replaces a run of sleek contemporary galley kitchen appear wider units and breaks the space up efficiently to form a practical Go sculpt an egg with this eerie than it is; Callerton Valencia kitchen, from work area, which is also ideal for socialising; Urbo and Metro egg-a-matic skull mould; £8.99, £15,000, www.kitchensinternational.co.uk matt lacquer bespoke kitchen with Corian and oak work www.kitchencraft.co.uk surfaces, from £40,000, www.roundhousedesign.co.uk

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Recycled unpainted timber, a mellow brick This linear minimalist galley kitchen features chimneybreast and open shelves filled with handleless tall units with integrated appliances kitchen paraphernalia, give this traditional concealed behind the doors, while the long central Kitchen kitchen warmth and individuality of character; island forms a breakfast bar cum food preparation custom-built units, from £12,000, area; Largo-FG and Avance FG kitchen in frosty eggs-travagance www.themaincompany.co.uk white, from £15,000, www.leicht.com

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1 Pretty personalised linen storage basket; £17, 1 2 www.giftwrappedandgorgeous.com 2 Hand-carved mahogany Salome mirror in silver leaf finish; £2,000, www.devon-devon.com Bathtime 3 ‘Pebble’ soap dispenser; £36.99, www.wayfair.co.uk This room’s tall ceiling has been taken full advantage 4 Ergonomically designed giraffe of to create an impressive traditionally styled kitchen with a magnificent focal point created around the range toothbrush holder; £8, cooker; bespoke hand-painted kitchen by Tom Howley, www.pinksumo.com from £35,000, www.tomhowley.co.uk treats 5 Pluto ceramic gold rabbit pot (the Richenda Oldham picks her must-have perfect holder for cotton buds); accessories for the bathroom £13.50, www.scandinavianshop.co.uk Space mission Galley kitchens are surprisingly versatile and offer heaps of design potential. Richenda Oldham checks out the many advantages of a size-zero kitchen ust because your kitchen is and fridge arranged in this pattern for boiling water in your hand just as a a feature wall using a block of colour the galley kitchen from the sofas/ long and narrow or has tricky maximum productivity. small child comes charging through. (paint or tiles) or a stunning mural armchairs of the living area. proportions, doesn’t mean that One of the biggest problems with (a trompe l’oeil window or feature), it can’t be a fully functioning galley kitchens is to prevent them from MAXIMISING SPACE or even blackboard paint to create a STREAMLINE FOR and efficient space built with feeling like corridors, particularly if giant board for shopping lists or fun J If your kitchen is closed off at one SUCCESS they have an entrance at either end. drawings. style and ergonomic precision, end, there are a number of ways to which is where the galley kitchen You can break up the run of units by To keep the space flowing in your prevent it feeling like a dead-end GALLEY WITH ISLANDS comes into its own. creating an asymmetrical layout with a alley. If you have a window, then it is galley kitchen, it needs to feel as Galley kitchens take their name mixture of tall units and base units on important to make the most of this An island is also ideal for breaking up streamlined and sleek as possible. So from the compact kitchens on ships one side and a single run of base units and not to block it in any way. You a larger room - for example a single for contemporary kitchens choose and are a highly efficient means of on the opposite wall. could consider having a stool next good-sized room could become an glossy white or pale coloured units optimising space, by concentrating From a safety point of view, in an to it (but no table), so someone can open-plan kitchen cum living room and opt for push-click doors with no storage and work surfaces into a open-ended galley kitchen with a high perch on it while reading or chatting with a galley layout at one end, with handles. A bank of floor-to-ceiling small area. Professional kitchens have traffic flow, you could have the hob on the phone. If there is no window, an island running parallel to the units. cupboards on one wall will also help 3 4 5 a similar layout based on the classic and the sink on the same side, to avoid a mirror will give the illusion of a The island can also double as a dining to eliminate clutter and will add to the work triangle, with hob, cooker, sink having to turn around with a pan of larger space or it could be turned into area/breakfast bar, and separates feeling of order. 44 interiors For the latest on the property market @What_House

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Bathing 5 belles Richenda Oldham throws caution to the wind and goes in search of bold bathrooms that are not for the faint-hearted

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