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2013 2 MARKET UPDATE

A MIXED YEAR IN UK PROPERTY

It’s been a year of conflicting fortunes in the UK property market. Both economic and political factors have been at play and, depending on the location and the price bracket, some quite different trends are emerging. They include strong price growth in the higher reaches of the prime property market in and around London, and a drop in sales and value among homes affected by this year’s change in stamp duty rates.

Any review of 2012 needs to start with a look at the broader economic picture. Disappointing news towards the end of 2012 saw the IMF dramatically downgrade its forecasts for the UK and predict that the economy would shrink by 0.4%. This was oﬀset, though, by IMF expectations of 1.1% growth for 2013. Any sense of optimism has remained cautious, however, and this is being reﬂected in both the current performance of the UK residential market and its outlook for the year ahead.

London v. the rest of the UK The 7% stamp duty eﬀect

Data from Nationwide shows that the market as a whole In March 2012, the rate of stamp duty payable on £2m+ is continuing to stall, with average property prices homes rose from 5% to 7%. The effect was dramatic and across the UK falling by 1.4% during the first three immediate. In the months following the Budget, Knight quarters of 2012. For homes up to £2m, the average Frank’s Residential Review recorded a fall of 20% in the drop was far greater at 4.3%. number of transactions involving prime London properties costing being £2m and £10m. This also Central London, though, is still bucking trends and precipitated a significant drop in the price of homes setting new records month on month. Over the same worth between £2m and £3m, with an average fall of period, prime properties in the capital have seen rises 7%. Such a drop in activity and values will have of around 10% as demand remains particularly strong in inevitably impacted stamp duty receipts, raising the the city’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. A key and question of how many new property taxes can be continuing factor in that growth is the influx of introduced before any net gain for the Treasury is international buyers who see the city as a safe haven wiped out. for their capital. The prime markets outside London are facing more The consensus seems to challenges and we have seen drops approaching 5% in the rest of England and Wales, and slightly smaller falls be that this mixed bag at around 3% in Scotland. Yet even outside London some hotspots are bucking the downward trend. Prices of news will prevail for in and around Oxford, for example, are up 2.3% on the some time to come; year, while prices around Guildford have risen 2%. And country homes in the £4m+ bracket have seen there is likely to be sustained growth. These rises are partly fuelled by the little change in the UK increase in buyers from London who are looking to take advantage of record high prices by selling and moving housing market until to the country. confidence in the economic recovery improves. MARKET UPDATE 3

The demise of the ‘mansion tax’ Our country 2012 was also the year when the mooted mansion tax was roundly rejected by the Chancellor. Originally a Lib department Dem proposal, this policy would have seen owners of properties worth more than £2m paying an annual 1% levy. George Osborne’s view is that such a tax would drive enterprise and investment abroad, as it is Knight Frank’s Country Department works with believed to have done in France. Hot on the heels of the our regional offices to sell prime country property rise in stamp duty, it could also have had a dramatic throughout the whole of the UK. Based at our effect on the market at £2m to £5m level. What seems global headquarters on Baker Street in London, certain is that, with the mansion tax now off the table, the team is 32 strong and is the largest Country the ongoing debate about ‘taxing the wealthy’ is Department of all the national agents. destined to go off in a new direction. Our approach, advice and guidance come from Activity in the housebuilding and the housing market, extensive experience, gained over many years or rather the lack of it, has also been high on the and we pride ourselves on giving the highest political agenda this year. The Lib Dems, for example, standard of service. This is part of what makes floated a plan to stimulate a sluggish market that Knight Frank different and ensures our clients involved using parents’ pension pots to secure want to use us again. mortgage deals for their children, but this received a As the residential market becomes increasingly lukewarm reception. Labour, meanwhile, proposed global, international exposure is paramount. using the receipts from the 4G mobile sale to re-introduce With 244 offices across 43 countries, we have a the stamp duty holiday for first-time buyers and to build truly global reach and receive interest from a 100,000 affordable homes. The debates on the best wide range of buyers. way forward continue to rage and definitive plans have yet to be announced. In 2011, Knight Frank sold property to 65 different nationalities of buyers. The fact that we build relationships with each of our clients and The UK rental market applicants means that, whether they come from Chiswick or China, we will always source the best 2012 saw small but sustained rises in average UK rents, possible match from our ever-growing pool of with Wales and the South East leading the way (LSL potential purchasers. In fact, last year 37.4% of Property Services). In London, though, rents were on a country sales sold without any advertising. modest downward trajectory during 2012. Although Knight Frank doesn’t just sell property – our rents have fallen 2.3% over the year, demand remains experts advise on all aspects of the sector, from healthy, with the number of new tenancies up 18% by planning and development to restoration and the third quarter. estate management. Many who buy or sell their property through us come back for advice on anything from purchasing a property abroad, to Looking ahead how they might be affected by a proposed development, or how to secure the best It’s clear that the overall picture is of falling prices and mortgage. reducing levels of activity. A few areas are bucking the trend – notably the best London neighbourhoods and prime country homes – but they feel very much the exception rather than the rule. And even these properties are being affected to some degree by the stamp duty increase. The consensus seems to be that this mixed bag of news will prevail for some time to come; there is likely to be little change in the UK housing market until confidence in the economic recovery improves.

Rupert Sweeting Head of Country Department 4 MARKET SENTIMENT

MAKING SENSE OF MARKET SENTIMENT

Conﬁdence, or the lack of it, has become a frequent topic of discussion in recent years, whether in relation to the economy as a whole or the property market in particular. Since it was launched in 2009, Knight Frank/Markit’s House Price Sentiment Index (HPSI) has been charting levels of household conﬁdence and using it to predict future house price trends. What’s striking is how accurately that sentiment then translates into market data, so it can be a valuable tool for those considering a move or monitoring the performance of their property or region.

HOW THE HPSI WORKS Based on the opinions of 1,500 18-64 year olds across the UK, the HPSI gives a view on current household conﬁdence rather than historic evidence from transactions or mortgage activity. Any ﬁgure below 50 indicates that perceived prices are falling, and over 50 that they are rising.

The overall picture The story from region to region

When taking the UK as a whole, the HPSI has been on Perhaps the most surprising news from recent surveys a resolutely downward trend; heralding falls in house has been London’s first dip into negative territory. prices every month for the past two and a half years. Household sentiment recorded a perceived fall in Taking the October 2012 findings as a benchmark, property prices, scoring 49.5. every region came in at under 50, with the average at 45. The outlook for house prices also fell sharply The biggest falls were recorded in the North West (40.5) towards the end of 2012, but rallied to a modest overall and East Midlands (40.5), compared to the South East rise predicted for the next 12 months. Only three of the and the West Midlands which were two of the few 11 regions were expecting prices to rise in the coming regions with a gentle trend upwards. The South East year. reached 49.1 in October, the highest it had been since May, and West Midlands scored 45. it’s a measure of the Scotland’s year was mainly about growing confidence and its HPSI figure in October stood at 49. Wales, by lack of confidence contrast, finished on 41.9 after registering marked dips that even London and and rises in confidence throughout 2012. the South East have The region of Yorkshire and the Humber and also the North East saw sharp swings in confidence over the downgraded their third quarter of 2012, but ended with figures towards the middle of the UK-wide spread at 43.4 and 44.8 expected price increases respectively. to the lowest HPSI since Overall, it is a state of flux, with confidence moving the start of the year. from negative to positive and back again in the space of a few months. This reflects the general state of uncertainty that is prevailing in the UK and also internationally, of course, but it is interesting to see how householders are feeling when they look ahead. It is only then that we start to see a more coherent trend emerging. MARKET SENTIMENT 5

The outlook The inﬂuencing factors

We also asked householders to give us their predictions It seems that falling prices or, at best, slowing growth for property prices over the coming year. The ‘future have been the order of the year across the country. As HPSI’ as it’s called saw a net decrease in October. expected, the continuing run of bad economic news has impacted confidence in both current house prices and Towards the end of 2012, earlier optimism had started their prospects for 2013. Poor forecasts from the ebbing away in the 11 regions across the UK. Only three International Monetary Fund and worries about the recorded expectations for house price rises in the third fiscal austerity plans are two of the factors that have quarter, compared to six regions in the first half of the clearly shaped the way the HPSI has performed. And it’s year. Around 24% of households anticipated a rise in a measure of the lack of confidence that even London the value of their home over the next 12 months, while and the South East have downgraded their expected 23% expected a fall. This represented a month-on-month price increases to the lowest HPSI since the start of fall from 53.5 to 50.5, the sharpest drop in this index for the year. a year.

In another shift, London (59.8) has been overtaken by the South East (60.8) in terms of predicted growth – this is the ﬁrst time this has happened since 2010. Households in both regions are expecting a healthy rise in prices over the next year, but the future HPSI reading for London has dropped back into negative territory (49.5) after spending most of 2012 above 50.

The only other region expecting price rises was the West Midlands – it’s reading of 53.2 in October was the highest for a year.

At the other end of the scale, the least optimistic region was the North West. Following on from monthly falls throughout 2012, the October ﬁgure was 42.1.

In the East Midlands, meanwhile, it was more of a mixed year, with the ﬁgure swinging from a high of 55.7 in April to a low of 44.5 in October. 6 SEVENOAKS 01732 744477 | [email protected] | KnightFrank.co.uk/Sevenoaks

SEVENOAKS

LOCAL UPDATE Figure 1 Where do our buyers come from? International 2% There are few other areas in the South of England that can replicate the qualities of Sevenoaks town while remaining so in touch with London 26% London. The main appeal is the transport links and the availability South East 67% of quality education - but Sevenoaks offers much more than this. Rest of the UK 5% The green spaces such as Knole’s 1,000 acre deer park, and the abundance of local sports, leisure activities, theatre, restaurants and shopping, are all part of what makes it so special. Figure 2 It remains the first step out of London for many, with schools and Sales by price band the commute being the key ingredients. under £500k 11% As can be seen from Figure (1) detailing where buyers come from, £500k to £750k 19% London still makes up over a quarter, making it increasingly important to widen the market exposure beyond the local area. At £750 to £1m 29% Knight Frank we can rely on our expanding network of offices, both £1m to £1.5m 21% in the UK and overseas, to reach the increasingly global market £1.5m to £3m 10% place for our clients.

THE TEAM

Office Head Edward Rook – Partner [email protected] T +44 (0)1732 744477 Rupert Connell – Partner George Berry – Associate [email protected] [email protected] T +44 (0)1732 744477 T +44 (0)1732 744477

In the Autumn of 2012 we saw a jump in the number of transactions mainly down to sellers re-pricing rather than a signiﬁcant increase in demand. Having said that, with the country returning to growth, buyer sentiment is increasingly positive. Ross Davies – Senior Negotiator James Cleland – Partner, [email protected] London Country Department T +44 (0)1732 744477 [email protected] T +44 (0)20 7861 1552 01732 744477 | [email protected] SEVENOAKS SALES 7

Squerryes Lodge WESTERHAM, KENT

The ultimate Grade II* Listed village property A substantial country house situated in a unique private setting within walking distance of Westerham. 6 reception rooms, master bedroom suite, guest bedroom suite, 8 further bedrooms, 5 further bathrooms, cellar. 1 bedroom annexe. 3 bedroom cottage. Garaging, barn, stables, outbuildings, stunning gardens and grounds, tennis court, croquet lawn, paddocks, woodland, lake, river. In all about 6.3 acres Guide price: £4,500,000 8 SEVENOAKS SALES 01732 744477 | [email protected]

Watlynge BITCHET GREEN, NR SEVENOAKS, KENT

An imposing family house The property has well-presented accommodation, a separate annexe, delightful gardens and grounds and excellent equestrian facilities. 4 reception rooms, 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Annexe. Triple garage block. Extensive stabling, manége, paddock, tennis court, beautiful south facing formal gardens. In all about 5.4 acres Guide price: £2,800,000

Sandhills BLETCHINGLEY, SURREY

An historic family home Sandhills is a magniﬁcent Grade II Listed property occupying a superb elevated site overlooking the Surrey Weald. 6 reception rooms, 9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, minstrel gallery, gym. Cottage. Annexe/garage. Lodge. Exceptional formal gardens, walled garden, pavilion and series of outbuildings. In all about 10.81 acres Guide price: £4,500,000 01732 744477 | [email protected] SEVENOAKS SALES 9

The Coach House IVY HATCH, SEVENOAKS, KENT

A commuter’s rural dream A very attractive Victorian house set in the highly popular commuter village of Ivy Hatch. 4 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Attractive garden and grounds, paddock, tennis court. 1 bedroom cottage. Garaging for 3 cars. Attractive garden and grounds, paddock, tennis court. In all about 8.78 acres Guide price: £2,650,000

Spindles IVY HATCH, SEVENOAKS, KENT

A stunning family house Presented to a very high standard throughout, this excellent family home oﬀers accommodation approaching 7,000 sq ft. 4 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Integrated triple garage block, attractive gardens and grounds with far reaching views. In all about 2.23 acres Guide price: £3,350,000 10 SEVENOAKS SALES 01732 744477 | [email protected]

Wenlock, Kippington Road SEVENOAKS, KENT

An impressive house in one of Sevenoaks’ premier roads Over 4,200 sq ft with planning consent for a substantial two storey extension. 4 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 2 bedroom self-contained annexe. Workshop, double garage, extensive terrace and level lawns. In all about 0.48 acre Guide price: £2,200,000 01732 744477 | [email protected] SEVENOAKS SALES 11

Shawlands house The Well Cottage LINGFIELD, SURREY STAFFHURST WOOD, NR LIMPSFIELD CHART, KENT

A handsome period family house An immaculate country house with views 3 reception rooms, 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large cellar 4 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms. Garage with 4 rooms and WC. Gardens and grounds. with wc, store and studio, additional garaging, gardens and paddocks. In all about 12.3 acres In all about 5.2 acres Guide price: £1,250,000 Guide price: £1,385,000 ascot house Moorcocks HEVER, KENT HEVER, KENT

A beautifully presented family house A charming Grade II Listed country house 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Garage, 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Heated landscaped gardens and grounds, pond and paddock. swimming pool with changing facilities and terrace, detached garage, gardens and grounds. In all about 2.63 acres Guide price: £1,350,000 In all about 0.91 acre Guide price: £1,150,000 12 SEVENOAKS SALES 01732 744477 | [email protected]

Forest Hall TONBRIDGE, KENT

Exceptional country living An imposing country property of almost 10,000 sq ft built 12 years ago in an attractive Victorian style, with an indoor swimming pool complex and beautiful park-like gardens and grounds. 4 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Gymnasium, indoor swimming pool. Triple garage, beautiful landscaped gardens and grounds. In all about 4.8 acres Guide price: £2,950,000

Chart Hall Farm CHART SUTTON, KENT

Superb house with land A beautiful Grade II Listed house with superb accommodation and the beneﬁt of a heated swimming pool and substantial barn with lapsed planning for a dwelling. 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Substantial detached barn and storeroom with attached garage. Stables and garden stores, heated swimming pool, summer pavilion with sauna, delightful established gardens and grounds together with a substantial area of pasture. In all about 24.3 acres Guide price: £1,500,000 01732 744477 | [email protected] SEVENOAKS SALES 13

Wrotham Hill Park Wrotham Hill house WROTHAM, KENT WROTHAM, KENT

An imposing country house An immaculate family house 5 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 1 bedroom staﬀ ﬂat. 1 bedroom annexe. Garage, Self-contained 1 bedroom annexe with playroom gardens and grounds, pasture land. and gym. Double garage, south facing garden. In all about 36.46 acres In all about 0.668 acr Guide price: £2,750,000 Guide price: £1,170,000

Woodlands End Old Mission House IDE HILL, NR SEVENOAKS, KENT IDE HILL, NR SEVENOAKS, KENT

A refurbished executive family house Light and spacious in a sought-after location 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Garage, 4 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Oﬀ-road detached barn, outbuildings, delightful gardens and parking, delightful established gardens and grounds. woodland. In all about 0.14 acre In all about 17.4 acres Guide price: £950,000 Guide price: £1,850,000 14 SEVENOAKS SALES 01732 744477 | [email protected]

Fairbourne Manor South Barn HARRIETSHAM, KENT BOUGHTON MALHERBE, KENT

A manor house with superb equestrian facilities A beautiful period stone barn conversion with annexe 3 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Kent Barn, 4 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. outbuildings, stable yard, garaging for 4 cars, gardens 1 bedroom cottage. 3 bay car port, 2 store rooms, and grounds. attractive garden. In all about 17 acres In all about 0.39 acre Guide price: £1,500,000 Guide price: £1,750,000

The Gables Hillside ULCOMBE, KENT BROAD STREET, NR HOLLINGBOURNE, KENT

A delightfully positioned family house An Edwardian house with equestrian facilities 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Detached 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Swimming barn, tennis court, delightful gardens and grounds pool, stabling, ménage, outbuildings, formal gardens including a paddock. and paddocks, stunning views. In all about 3.28 acres In all about 10.3 acres Guide price: £1,295,000 Guide price: £1,225,000 01732 744477 | [email protected] SEVENOAKS SALES 15

Seal Hollow Road Vine Court Road SEVENOAKS, KENT SEVENOAKS, KENT

On the edge of the Wildernesse Estate Imposing Victorian town house 5 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 3 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Garage, Detached garage, superb landscaped gardens and private parking, garden. grounds. In all about 0.21 acre In all about 0.62 acre Guide price: £1,350,000 Guide price: £1,350,000

White Hart Wood Beacon Rise SEVENOAKS, KENT SEVENOAKS, KENT

An attractive and versatile family house Exceptional house in a sought-after position 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Integral 3 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Integral garage, established gardens and grounds. double garage, delightful gardens and grounds. In all about 0.28 acre In all about 0.35 acre Guide price: £1,175,000 Guide price: £1,175,000 16 SEVENOAKS SALES 01732 744477 | [email protected]

High Pines The Old Oast House IVY HATCH, SEVENOAKS, KENT OTFORD, NR SEVENOAKS, KENT

A delightful family house of over 3,260 sq ft An attractive oast conversion of 3,344 sq ft 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Detached 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Driveway oﬃce, swimming pool, lovely landscaped gardens. with parking for several cars, landscaped rear gardens. In all about 0.67 acre In all about 0.19 acre Guide price: £1,475,000 Guide price: £1,195,000

The Old Saw Mill 10 Birchﬁeld PLATT, NR SEVENOAKS, KENT SUNDRIDGE, NR SEVENOAKS, KENT

A beautifully presented family house Stylish linked detached house of 3,070 sq ft 3 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Triple 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Double garage, private communal grounds of 6 acres. garage, communal grounds and tennis courts, 9.8 acres of communal parkland. In all about 0.28 acre Guide price: £950,000 In all about 0.1 acre Guide price: £825,000 01732 744477 | [email protected] SEVENOAKS SALES 17

White Hart Wood St John’s Road SEVENOAKS, KENT SEVENOAKS, KENT

A new build family house of over 3,700 sq ft Elegant period town house 4 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Garage, 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Detached west facing garden. double garage, oﬀ-street parking, ﬂat lawned garden. In all about 0.37 acre In all about 0.19 acre Guide price: £1,450,000 Guide price: £1,200,000

White Hart Close Sackville Close SEVENOAKS, KENT SEVENOAKS, KENT

A family house on the south side of Sevenoaks Detached house in a cul-de-sac location 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Detached 4 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Garage, garage, gardens and grounds. rear garden with southerly aspect. In all about 0.28 acre In all about 0.33 acre Guide price: £1,095,000 Guide price: £860,000 18 SEVENOAKS SALES 01732 744477 | [email protected]

Chequers Dairy Keepers cottage HILDENBOROUGH, KENT Guide price: £1,350,000 CHIDDINGSTONE, KENT Guide price: £895,000

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Gladstone house Charthurst CROCKHAM HILL, KENT Guide price: £1,850,000 BRASTED CHART, KENT Guide price: £1,325,000

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Quakers Hall Cottage Bordyke House SEVENOAKS, KENT Guide price: £945,000 TONBRIDGE, KENT Guide price: £1,000,000

SOLD SOLD 01732 744477 | [email protected] SEVENOAKS SALES 19

Plot 1, 48 The Rise Midhurst, Kippington Road SEVENOAKS, KENT Guide price: £1,150,000 SEVENOAKS, KENT Guide price: £2,625,000

SOLD SOLD four winds, Brattle Wood Hillside, Oakhill Road SEVENOAKS, KENT Guide price: £975,000 SEVENOAKS, KENT Guide price: £2,000,000

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Woodlands, Letter Box Lane Wellingtonia, Linden Chase SEVENOAKS, KENT Guide price: £780,000 SEVENOAKS, KENT Guide price: £995,000

SOLD SOLD 20 TUNBRIDGE WELLS 01892 515035 | [email protected] | KnightFrank.co.uk/Tunbridge-Wells

TUNBRIDGE WELLS

LOCAL UPDATE Figure 1 Where do our buyers come from? When asked what criteria makes the ideal living environment, International 4% most buyers want a town with a vibrant heart, good architectural London 29% provenance, easy access to London, schools of national renown South East 61% in both the private and public sectors, and access to beautiful Rest of the UK 6% countryside. Royal Tunbridge Wells and its surrounding villages are a perfect mix. Figure 1 highlights the synergy between London buyers and the area. Figure 2 The property market in 2012 has by no means been easy, but equally it has shown signs of promise. There have been many good Sales by price band sales achieved across the price spectrum (Figure 2). Whilst buyers under £500k 8% are now more cautious in their approach to negotiations, they £500k to £750k 17% remain present and active. £750 to £1m 29% If you are contemplating a sale in 2013, then careful consideration £1m to £1.5m 17% is the key to optimising a sale price. Knight Frank is perfectly £1.5m to £3m 19% placed to guide you through the process with sound market advice over £3m 10% and our UK and International market presence.

THE TEAM

Office Head Andrew Harwood – Partner [email protected] T +44 (0)1892 515035 Simon Biddulph – Associate Daniel Aldred – Senior Negotiator [email protected] [email protected] T +44 (0)1892 515035 T +44 (0)1892 515035

With a limited supply of well positioned, good quality period and character houses, coupled with the excellent qualities Royal Tunbridge Wells has to oﬀer, our property market is well positioned to withstand the worst of the downturn and instil a real sense of optimism. Nick Wheeler – London Country Claire Hall – London Country Department Department [email protected] [email protected] T +44 (0)207 861 1505 T +44 (0)207 861 1230 01892 515035 | [email protected] TUNBRIDGE WELLS SALES 21

Danemore Park SPELDHURST, KENT

Grand country living in a parkland setting An exceptional Grade II Listed country house, with a wealth of ﬁne period features, approached via a long tree lined drive. 5 reception rooms, 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, cellar. 2 bedroom cottage. Coach house with garaging, store rooms and stables. Attractive gardens and grounds, paddocks, woodland, stream. In all about 80.2 acres Guide price: £3,350,000 22 TUNBRIDGE WELLS SALES 01892 515035 | [email protected]

Great Surries ASHURST WOOD, NR EAST GRINSTEAD

Amazing seclusion within 40 miles of London Situated on the edge of the popular village of Ashurst Wood. Main house: 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Tythe Barn: Vaulted reception room, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, swimming pool, tennis court, walled kitchen garden, formal gardens, lakes. Farm: Organic pastures, woodland, 3 cottages, 2 farm building ranges. For sale whole or up to 7 lots. In all about 543 acres As a whole in excess of £8,500,000 01892 515035 | [email protected] TUNBRIDGE WELLS SALES 23

Franchise Manor Estate BURWASH, EAST SUSSEX

A diverse amenity and farming estate An impressive Grade II Listed Georgian manor house recently refurbished and in a stunning setting. 5 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, oﬃce, art room. Gardens, grounds, walled garden, swimming pool, tennis court, ponds. Stables with 1 bed ﬂat, music room, gym. Secondary house. Lodge. Farm buildings. Lake, pasture, woodland, arable land. In all about 449.03 acres Guide price: £11,000,000 24 TUNBRIDGE WELLS SALES 01892 515035 | [email protected]

Steadleaze House Estate HAMMERWOOD, EAST SUSSEX

One of the ﬁnest country houses in East Sussex An imposing and substantial country mansion of over 10,000 sq ft. 5 reception rooms, 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. 2 bedroom cottage. 1 bedroom annexe. Tennis court and cricket pitch. Garaging, workshop and outbuildings. Ancient woodland, paddocks, formal gardens and grounds. In all about 80 acres Guide price: £3,300,000 01892 515035 | [email protected] TUNBRIDGE WELLS SALES 25

The Coach House TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

Exceptional development Exceptional and exciting new development of just six individual properties by Akehurst Gold LLP on the edge of the popular village Bells View Green. 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, utility room, double garage, store. Guide price: £995,000 – £1,200,000

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Boyne Park TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

Two large town houses An exclusive development of just two large town houses situated in a prime location within walking distance of the town centre and main line station. 3 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, garden, private drive, garage. Guide price: £1,650,000 26 TUNBRIDGE WELLS SALES 01892 515035 | [email protected]

Vine Court House Jubilee House TICEHURST, EAST SUSSEX SMARDEN, ASHFORD

Magnificent Georgian style village house Grade II Listed Georgian village house 5 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms including 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 1 bedroom 1 bedroom annexe. Mature garden and grounds. first floor flat. Extensive double garage, workshop, pretty Detached garage and parking. gardens. In all about 0.86 acre In all about 0.25 acre Guide price: £1,100,000 Guide price: £795,000

Mylkehouse Iwood Place Barn SISSINGHURST, CRANBROOK HEATHFIELD, EAST SUSSEX

Family house in the heart of the village Grade II historic barn with planning permission 4 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, detached Extant pp for 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, double garage, oﬀ-road parking. Mature gardens, 3 bathrooms. Detached Heritage style triple-bay vegetable garden, pond. car port garage, garden and land. In all about 0.6 acre In all about 5.8 acres Guide price: £875,000 Guide price: £895,000 01892 515035 | [email protected] TUNBRIDGE WELLS SALES 27

Warwick Park caverley park TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT

Detached period house with oﬀ-street parking Beautifully presented Grade II* property 2 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Garage. 2 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Garage Garden. and parking. Garden. Within Calverley Park private residential gardens. Guide price: £925,000 Guide price: £850,000

Dodges Farm Clays Barn MARDEN COWDEN, KENT

A charming farm cottage on the edge of Goudhurst Exceptional Listed new build country house 4 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Detached 3 reception rooms, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, cinema double garage. Store room. Oﬃce/studio. Formal room, wine cellar. Detached double garage, parking, gardens, paddocks, orchard. pond. In all about 6.1 acres In all about 2.43 acres Guide price: £695,000 Guide price: £1,150,000 28 TUNBRIDGE WELLS SALES 01892 515035 | [email protected]

Furnace Farm House Kidds Hill Farm GOUDHURST, KENT COLEMANS HATCH, EAST SUSSEX

Grade II Listed secluded family house Unique property with excellent leisure facilities 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Large attic 5 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Gym, space. Gardens and grounds. swimming pool, tennis court, stables. Triple garage. Paddock and gardens. In all about 0.4 acre Guide price: £1,250,000 In all about 4.2 acre Guide price: £1,250,000

The Former Rectory Mill House BURWASH, EAST SUSSEX BIDBOROUGH, TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Elegant village house with lovely rural views Striking converted windmill with superb views 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, cellar. 5 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Attractive gardens. Gymnasium. Integral garage. Gardens and grounds. In all about 0.5 acre In all about 0.4 acre Guide price: £1,250,000 Guide price: £1,295,000 01892 515035 | [email protected] TUNBRIDGE WELLS SALES 29

Barons Gate Swigs Hall BROAD OAK, EAST SUSSEX HORSMORDEN, KENT

Stunning Victorian coach house conversion Grade II country house in rural setting 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Attached 2 reception rooms, 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. 2 bedroom garage. Gardens and grounds. annexe. Garage. Croquet lawn. Tennis court. Trout stream. Pond. Woodland. In all about 0.97 acre Guide price: £1,295,000 In all about 6 acres Guide price: £1,350,000

Shaldon Shirley Lodge MAYFIELD, EAST SUSSEX LANGTON GREEN, TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Substantial detached Victorian house An attractive Victorian lodge house 3 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Private 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. parking. Gardens and grounds. Large terrace and established south facing gardens. In all about 0.45 acre In all about 0.78 acre Guide price: £1,350,000 Guide price: £1,350,000 30 TUNBRIDGE WELLS SALES 01892 515035 | [email protected]

Lime Kiln Farm Tibs Barn SMARDEN, ASHFORD BLACKHAM, TUNBRIDGE WELLS

A thoughtfully restored farmhouse Striking barn conversion and separate cottage 2 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. 2 bedroom Glasshouse and garden room. Detached triple garage, cottage. Detached triple garage. Attached garage store. workshop, further garage. Garden. Gardens. Paddocks. In all about 11.5 acres In all about 17.5 acres Guide price: £1,400,000 Guide price: £1,400,000

The Granary The Porch House WOODS GREEN, EAST SUSSEX COLEMANS HATCH, EAST SUSSEX

Stunning family house with contemporary feel Substantial wing in a Victorian mansion 5 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Stunning 3 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Double outside room, sundeck and garden. Private parking. garage. Workshop. Private gardens with views towards Ashdown Forest. In all about 0.38 acre Guide price: £1,500,000 In all about 3 acres Guide price: £1,500,000 01892 515035 | [email protected] TUNBRIDGE WELLS SALES 31

Beech Hill House Chessenden WADHURST, EAST SUSSEX ROLVENDEN, KENT

Impressive edge of the village period house Handsome country house with detached cottage 5 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 5 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Swimming Self-contained first floor 1 bedroom flat. Gardens pool. Tennis court. 2 bedroom cottage. Garaging. and grounds. Private parking. Gardens and grounds. In all about 2.3 acres In all about 3.5 acres Guide price: £1,550,000 Guide price: £1,600,000

Ockley Holmewood Ridge HAWKHURST, KENT LANGTON GREEN, KENT

Grade II family house with attached annexe Impressive Georgian-style new family house 6 reception rooms, 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Triple 4 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Games garage. Stables. Barn/stores. Gardens/grounds/woodland. room. Tandem garage. Garden. Heated pool. Paddocks. In all about 0.4 acre In all about 10.47 acres Guide price: £1,750,000 Guide price: £1,650,000 32 TUNBRIDGE WELLS SALES 01892 515035 | [email protected]

Summerhill House Linden House TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT Guide price: £2,500,000 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT Guide price: £1,100,000

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Shortswood House Lower Green Road BIDDENDEN, ASHFORD Guide price: £1,500,000 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT Guide price: £850,000

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Forest Road Cumberland Mews TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT Guide price: £735,000 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT Guide price: £425,000

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The Lodge Warwick Park WADHURST, EAST SUSSEX Guide price: £3,500,000 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT Guide price: £1,050,000

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Stonebridge House Frogs Hole Barn WADHURST, EAST SUSSEX Guide price: £1,295,000 BIDDENDEN, ASHFORD Guide price: £950,000

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Bryants Farmhouse Woodnorton WADHURST, EAST SUSSEX Guide price: £795,000 MAYFIELD, EAST SUSSEX Guide price: £825,000

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