A particular take on property ISSUE ONE ALL ABOUT YOUR AREA: A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE FROM STRUTT & PaRKER pp01-12_&Winchester_Cover_des6.indd 3 29/08/2013 15:33 A particular take on property ISSUE ONE Welcome to &Winchester, a magazine showcasing local properties and giving you a taste of the area. Strutt & Parker is one of the most diverse property businesses in the UK, and the Winchester office is a focal point for the wide range of departments and services we offer. The residential team specialises in Read on to find out more selling a variety of properties across Page 03 Insight: Strutt & Parker Winchester and the surrounding towns discusses the local market and villages, while Strutt & Parker also Page 04 First & foremost: the hottest provides unrivalled expertise in farming, properties and local highlights land management, commercial property, Page 06 Portfolio: property showcase Page 08 Trends & analysis: expert planning and development. overview of the national market Page 09 Why Strutt & Parker? Page 10 Why we love Winchester: locals reveal why there’s no place like home Page 11 Find us: local centre highlights Published on behalf of Strutt & Parker by Sunday sundaypublishing.com. All information and pricing correct at time of going to press. 02 &Winchester pp02-03_&Winchester_Intro_des4.indd 1 29/08/2013 15:35 INSIGHT George Burnand, Partner, explains how our Winchester office brings a wealth of expertise to the city’s property market trutt & Parker has been a fixture in Winchester at around £350,000 to classic Queen Anne rectories ‘ for 13 years, and was in this location as Lane for £5 million. Our job is to identify where the activity S Fox for 12 years before that. We have a wealth is and use our local knowledge to achieve the sales. of experience in the office: Partner Simon North started ‘Strutt & Parker’s profile has increased considerably working for the company in Salisbury 30 years ago in recent years, and we are now recognised as one of and is very much part of the furniture, while I moved the best in our field. We are part of a national network, to the Winchester area at three months old more than with 10 London residential offices and fantastic 40 years ago and have pretty much been here ever since. London-based Country House and Farms & Estates ‘Known for its culture, history and marvellous departments, with whom we work extremely closely. cathedral, Winchester today has a vibrant, modern Not only that, but we also have an exclusive affiliation feel. Café culture has really taken off, the High Street to Christie’s International Real Estate, which gives our is vastly improved and the historic Square has recently clients invaluable access to prospective international been resurfaced. The beautiful South Downs National buyers from 41 countries. Park on the edge of town is marked by the chalk stream ‘I like to think that we’re not like most estate agents. valleys, which are world-famous for trout fishing. We simply try to offer good, honest advice and the best ‘Despite such historical and natural riches being service possible to ensure we achieve excellent results Gareth Hacker on the doorstep, London is just 58 minutes away by and satisfaction all round.’ train, and major roads such as the M3, A34 and A303 offer rapid access to the rest of the country. Therefore, our typical client tends to be someone who wants to commute to the capital and take advantage of the great schools here. However, there are those who have grown up in the area and just don’t want to move away – and who can blame them? ‘Adapting to the market is essential, however. There are no obvious trends: in 2012, Winchester had a strong town market around the £600,000 mark; this year, the top end seems to be coming back. We have PHOTOGRAPHY (COVER AND THIS PAGE) PHOTOGRAPHY (COVER AND THIS PAGE) sold everything from two-bedroom terraced houses struttandparker.com/winchester 03 pp02-03_&Winchester_Intro_des4.indd 2 20/08/2013 14:50 First & foremost COUNTRY LIVING Forton House, Hampshire A glorious property with six bedrooms and pony paddocks. It is ideally suited to the London commuter, and is conveniently located for Farleigh or Cheam prep schools. £2,750,000 FOR SALE Contact 01962 869999 STEAMING AHEAD What’s more fun: standing on the platform and watching the Watercress Line’s steam engines coming and going, or riding in an old-fashioned carriage on a Murder Mystery or Teddy Bears’ Picnic journey? Do both and more at the Mid-Hants Railway at Ropley station. Once part of the British Rail route from Alton to Winchester and Southampton, the line closed in 1973, only to be snapped up and rejuvenated by faithful steam aficionados. Look out for its latest addition: the iconic Harry Potter footbridge from Kings Cross. watercressline.co.uk KING RAT in (Black L Sourcing best-quality produce locally from small, dedicated suppliers, The Black Rat defines its Wensan Wensan cuisine as modern British. A converted pub that all) H retains its warmth and charm, the Michelin-starred restaurant has a loyal clientele – among them reat G Strutt & Parker’s George Burnand. The head of the Winchester office says the interesting menu at The Black Rat pushes his boundaries: ‘It’s the sort of PHOTOGRAPHY food I wouldn’t normally have, such as a memorable selection of pork with the most extraordinary flavour.’ arkosky Dishes include pig cheek and hock terrine, poached M lobster with saffron gnocchi, and Tandoori-rubbed Hampshire buffalo shin. More than 80 wines are heryl C available and the private dining room upstairs can avid Spender (Winchester D seat up to 16 for an intimate party. at); WORDS theblackrat.co.uk R 04 &Winchester pp04-05_&Winchester_F&F_des5.indd 1 20/08/2013 14:55 LOCAL ATTRACTIONS WINCHESTER UNCOVERED If you’re green-fi ngered, you’ll be interested to know that the Radio 4 Gardeners’ Question Time potting shed is located at Sparsholt College, just outside Winchester Winchester has a fast-growing reputation for its local produce. It hosts the largest farmers’ market in the UK, which was voted best in the country by the Guardian Food Magazine Jane Austen is buried in Winchester Cathedral, having moved to the city in 1817, when it was the leading medical centre outside London FAMOUS FACADE Michelmersh Court, Hampshire This Grade II* Listed Queen Anne country house has extensive private gardens, views over the Test Valley and a stunning facade that previous owners Sir David and Lady Carina Frost fell in love with instantly. Michelmersh Court came to the market with one of our national competitors and we marketed it jointly with another agent. Having conducted the lion’s share of the viewings, we agreed a sale to an international buyer. £5,250,000 SOLD Contact 01962 869999 BEAUTIFUL SALON STYLE You don’t need to journey to the MIGHTY KNIGHTS capital for a top-class haircut. Patrons of internationally renowned A burst of history can be found in Winchester’s medieval hairdressing salon Guy Kremer Great Hall, which holds the legendary Round Table know they only have to travel to the where King Arthur and his knights were thought to have centre of Winchester for colour, cuts, gathered. Originally part of a castle built for William the own-brand products and stylings Conqueror in 1067, the Hall you see today was rebuilt in for special events such as weddings 1235. But it’s not just all about the Round Table. King and parties. Kremer and his staff Edward I and his second wife narrowly escaped death have tended to the locks of when the royal apartments caught fi re, Parliamentary The X Factor winners Little Mix, forces captured the Royalist-held castle during the Civil Misha B and other celebrities, War, Sir Walter Raleigh stood trial here in 1603, and and Kremer is also applauded Judge Jeffreys condemned the Duke of Monmouth’s for offering free wig restyling supporters to death during the Bloody Assizes in 1685. to cancer patients. hants.gov.uk/greathall guykremer.co.uk pp04-05_&Winchester_F&F_des5.indd 2 20/08/2013 14:55 Shawford, Hampshire This impressive late-19th- century detached family house is in need of modernisation. It enjoys attractive views over the adjoining downland. £900,000 SOLD Droxford, Hampshire A large detached Grade II Listed village house full of character and charm and in need of some modernisation. £500,000 SOLD Twyford, Hampshire A detached, characterful village house in an attractive position on the outskirts of this popular and vibrant village. £900,000 SOLD Priors Dean, Hampshire In a lovely position Kilmeston, Hampshire within the South Downs, An attractive semi- this excellent family detached house house boasts good with lovely views equestrian facilities in the unspoilt hamlet and sensational views. of Kilmeston. £2,600,000 SOLD £795,000 SOLD For details of more properties, contact 01962 869999 06 &Winchester pp06-07_&Winchester_Property_des2.indd 1 29/08/2013 15:37 PORTFOLIO Fulflood, Hampshire A wonderful Victorian home with versatile accommodation in the popular residential area of Fulflood. £595,000 SOLD Steventon, Hampshire This charming semi- detached cottage is on the market for only the third time in more than 40 years. The current owners are relocating within the village. £485,000 SOLD St Cross, Hampshire An extremely handsome listed Regency townhouse set in a well-maintained landscaped garden. £1,750,000 SOLD Empshott, Hampshire A unique Arts and Crafts Victorian country house of extraordinary character. £3,250,000 SOLD Preston Candover, Hampshire A charming house dating back to the 19th century, with superb views across the Candover Valley.