Hampshire view Property Market Focus - Autumn 2012 2 Hampshire view WELCOME Welcome to the Hampshire View, our seasonal update on the property markets that matter to you. Along with a snapshot of activity in the county, we discuss what’s happening in the wider country house market and how it is affected by the booming central London market. We also outline how important it is to the capital to get more property for Andrew Rome expose your property to as wide an their money in the country. SW Regional Chairman T +44 (0)1962 850333 audience as possible, and give you a [email protected] glimpse of some of our properties in Prices in the country house market are the area, both for sale and sold. now just slightly higher than in 2009, while prices in prime central London Country properties are growing in have risen by 48%. For example, a favour with Londoners enjoying record property valued at £1.8 million in prime prices in the capital and overseas central London in early 2009 would buyers benefitting from currency now be worth around £2.66 million, so movements. the owners would have an extra £864,000 to spend on a bigger country Average country house prices fell in home or more land. the second quarter of 2012, taking the annual decline to 4.8%, according to Furthermore, currency movements are Mark Potter the latest Knight Frank Country House helping to make country property even Office Head Index. more attractive to overseas buyers. T +44 (0)1256 350600 Singaporeans can now benefit from a [email protected] The significant gap in price 40% discount compared to prices back performance between the country in March 2008, thanks to the market and the booming prime central combination of house prices and these London market does however present currency movements. Those buying in an opportunity for the country market, US dollars can benefit from a 34% with some London homeowners discount, and Europeans can save cashing in on the record high values in more than 20%. Where do our buyers come from? Sales by price brand International 6% under £500k 12% London 31% £500k to £750k 23% South East 38% £750k to £1m 23% Rest of the UK 25% £1m to £1.5m 10% £1.5m to £3m 22% Over £3m 10% * Figures reflect activity up to and including Q2 2012. Hampshire view 3 Taking your property global Knight Frank’s 244 offices spanning 43 countries mean that our properties receive interest from buyers around the world. With most buyers starting their With 600,000 visitors a month to our search online and would rather build property search online, your home for website, people from around the world a relationship with a knowledgeable sale has never had a wider audience. click through to Knight Frank property property expert. 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Whilst specialising in sourcing us at KnightFrankFinance.co.uk large mortgages there is however, no 4 Hampshire view Manor houses With the crisis remaining in Europe, the terrible weather conditions since March and interruptions, such as the Jubilee and Olympic Games, the market for manor houses has been somewhat subdued this year. However, ‘best in class’ still attract considerable interest and we have achieved some strong sales. The Hampshire market continues Edward Cunningham to attract families due to excellent communications and well regarded Partner T +44 (0)20 7629 8171 schooling. [email protected] PROPERTIES FOR SALE Holybourne Nr Farnham Upton Grey A lovely Grade II Listed Regency village A beautifully presented period country Magnificent Grade II* Listed mansion house house sitting in beautiful countryside 2 Guide Price £1,950,000 Guide Price £3,500,000 Guide Price £16,000,000 Privett Kimpton Monxton Opportunity to build a stunning house Fabulous Queen Anne style house in Immaculate modern house on its own in mature gardens about 10.16 acres stretch of river Guide Price £3,500,000 Guide Price £4,650,000 Guide Price £3,500,000 SOLD PROPERTIES Braishfield East MEON East Wellow Newly built country house in about 5 Georgian farmhouse in idyllic setting Colonial style house in 18 acres of acres landscaped grounds SOLD Guide Price £3,250,000 SOLD Guide Price £3,750,000 SOLD Guide Price £2,850,000 “Now that at long last the saga of the sale of my house is over and the good guys have been paid will you please say thank you on my behalf to all the team who worked so hard and latterly under the most trying circumstances to complete the sale. I do appreciate the effort everyone put in.” Mr M Souhami Wickham Damerham Wellow Historic Grade II Listed 7 bedroom Grade II Listed edge of village manor Grade II Listed 6 bedroom house with house in landscaped gardens house indoor pool Guide Price £1,950,000 Guide Price £2,250,000 Guide Price £2,250,000 Chilland AMPORT Froxfield Exceptionally fine 6 bedroom house 5 bedroom house in picturesque Exceptional Grade II Listed house in a close to the city riverside setting beautiful position Guide Price £3,250,000 Guide Price £2,650,000 Guide Price £3,500,000 BURITON West tytherley alresford Beautifully situated house with Modern house in stunning Beautifully presented period house outstanding views of the South Downs surroundings SOLD Guide Price £7,500,000 SOLD Guide Price £2,300,000 SOLD Guide Price £10,000,000 6 Hampshire view Cottages Our properties below £1m have seen the most activity during the spring and summer months. Around 60% of our buyers originate from outside Hampshire. Shaun Hobbs Partner T +44 (0)1256 350600 [email protected] PROPERTIES FOR SALE Dummer Wolverton Lasham Handsome cottage situated in the A charming and well-presented period Pretty period cottage in an attractive centre of the village cottage village setting Guide Price £550,000 Guide Price £650,000 Guide Price £465,000 Goodworth Clatford East Meon Grateley Grade II Listed 4 bedroom house Charming 3 bedroom mews house Attractive 4 bedroom house in the heart of the village Guide Price £485,000 Guide Price £615,000 Guide Price £630,000 SOLD PROPERTIES Sherfield-on-Loddon Sherborne St John Upton Grey Charming thatched cottage Grade II Listed 17th century cottage Character period house in the centre of overlooking the village green with beautiful gardens the village SOLD Guide Price £500,000 SOLD Guide Price £900,000 SOLD Guide Price £690,000 “We were very pleased with the professional and courteous service provided by Knight Frank and in particular the personal attention paid by Shaun Hobbs. We are thoroughly satisfied customers.” Mr & Mrs Bowen Sydmonton Dummer Goddards Green Thatched period cottage in idyllic rural Picture postcard cottage in a lovely Beautiful Grade II Listed 17th century setting village cottage with fine views Guide Price £675,000 Guide Price £580,000 Guide Price £565,000 Nether Wallop WEST DEAN West Stratton Beautifully refurbished house in Beautifully restored period cottage Charming and well-presented popular village 4 bedroom house Guide Price £895,000 Guide Price £995,000 Guide Price £535,000 Upper Farringdon West Tisted Little Somborne Period house with mature gardens 3/4 bedroom cottage with panoramic Renovated 4 bedroom barn conversion views SOLD Guide Price £830,000 SOLD Guide Price £650,000 SOLD Guide Price £775,000 8 Hampshire view Village Houses We have some beautiful village houses for sale in all price ranges.