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EXCLUSIVE HOMES FOR SALE & RENT JANUARY 2014

Cool art housePainter’s riverside pad

Perfect timingBeneath the clock tower

Palace on iceSkating into the New Year

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Riggindale Road, Streatham SW16Newly refurbishedAn impressive semi-detached house recently refurbished with a wide garden and off streetparking. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), kitchen/dining/family room, utility room,downstairs cloakroom, 55 ft garden, off street parking. EPC rating C. Approximately 243 sq m (2,616 sq ft)

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Sisters Avenue, Battersea SW11Great locationSemi-detached house with a south west facing garden and off street parking located close to Clapham Common. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms,double reception room, kitchen/dining space, utility room, roof terrace, south west facing garden, off street parking. EPC rating E. Approximately 337 sq m (3,627sq ft)

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Rowfant Road, Balham SW17 Asking price: £1,300,000

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St James's Drive, Wandsworth SW17 Asking price: £4,500,000

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Herondale Avenue, Wandsworth SW18 Asking price: £1,825,000

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Nottingham Road, Bellevue Village SW17 Asking price: £1,590,000

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Wandsworth Common North Side, SW18 Asking price : £3,650,000

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Englewood Road, Clapham South SW12 Asking price: £1,850,000

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Abbotsleigh Road, Streatham SW16 Asking price: £1,500,000

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Franconia Road, Clapham SW4 Asking price: £1,750,000

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Wiseton Road, Bellevue Road SW17 Asking price: £1,400,000

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Hillier Road, Between the Commons SW11 Asking price: £2,000,000

On average the properties shown achieved 99.7% of their asking prices

Let our knowledge, experience and success help generate the best results for you in 2014

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Duncan Farmer is an experienced journalist specialising in finance, business and property. Duncan writes for a wide range of newspapers including The Daily Telegraph,The Sunday Times and the Mail on Sunday. See his finance report. Page 60

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Geraldine Road, SW18 – £415 pwA large two bedroom garden flat in a Victorian conversion nearWandsworth Town mainline station. The flat has a large bright open plankitchen reception room with access to a garden, two double bedrooms, a cloakroom and bathroom with a separate shower cubicle.

Phoenix Way, SW11 – £450 pwA spacious modern two bedroom apartment in a gated developmentnear Clapham Junction. The flat comprises of one reception room withbalcony, adjoining kitchen, two double bedrooms, ensuite shower roomand bathroom. The flat also benefits from its own private parking space.


Cavendish Road, SW12 – £320 pwA spacious one bedroom ground floor flat in a Victorian conversion closeto Balham station. The flat has one reception room with an open plankitchen breakfast room, one good sized double bedroom, bathroomand a garden.

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Geraldine Road, SW18 – £415 pwA large two bedroom garden flat in a Victorian conversion nearWandsworth Town mainline station. The flat has a large bright open plankitchen reception room with access to a garden, two double bedrooms, a cloakroom and bathroom with a separate shower cubicle.

Phoenix Way, SW11 – £450 pwA spacious modern two bedroom apartment in a gated developmentnear Clapham Junction. The flat comprises of one reception room withbalcony, adjoining kitchen, two double bedrooms, ensuite shower roomand bathroom. The flat also benefits from its own private parking space.


Cavendish Road, SW12 – £320 pwA spacious one bedroom ground floor flat in a Victorian conversion closeto Balham station. The flat has one reception room with an open plankitchen breakfast room, one good sized double bedroom, bathroomand a garden.

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QHow do sealed bids work, and how do I boost my chances of beating other buyers?

James Weston, manager of John D Wood & Co Wandsworth, replies...

ASealed bids are perhaps the fairest way of trying to decide between multiple parties who are

all bidding on the same property. The agent sets out a time frame in which to provide your best offer and fully lay out your financial position and the time

when you are able to move. Usually more than one buyer is able to move quickly and

therefore the owner goes with the highest price, so it is important that you offer the top figure that you are prepared to pay for the property.

My advice – and this goes for whether there are sealed bids or not – is to ignore the fact that there are other people bidding and just offer the very best price you are prepared to pay for a property. If you do this and then don’t secure it, you can walk away knowing that you would not have paid a penny more for that particular property. The bid winner either has deeper pockets or, in your opinion, has overpaid.

The best way to boost your chances in a sealed bid is the same as when putting forward an offer generally. You want the agent to be able to sing your praises to the vendor and give comfort that you will not walk away at the slightest problem. That means showing you’re keen on a property and not trying to be too clever by seeming uninterested: we like buyers chasing us as it means they are keen.

Be on time with the offer and make sure all the information asked for is there. If you have offered the very highest you are prepared to pay, and you’ve been open and forthcoming with the information and have a good relationship with the agent, then there is nothing more you can do.

Winning a sealed bid is not the end of the story though. You’ll need to get your solicitor moving extremely quickly as there are a number of buyers more than willing to step into your shoes if you don’t move as quickly as the vendor would like.

johndwood.co.uk • 020 8871 3033

Season’s greetings from the team

at JacksonsThank you for your support in 2013.

We look forward to helping you with all your property needs in the new year.

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8MARKET VIEW What property bubble? Speculation is a potentially costly business,

reports Cheryl Markosky.

8VILLAGE VIBE Nunhead. Felicity Blair takes South on a guided tour of its main

attractions, top streets, best schools and shops.

9THE WORD Barnes boom. Prices in 2013 exceeded all expectations and the forecast

is bright, reports Sandra Carline.

26HEADS-UP Riverside premium. Homes with the best Thames views come with a

high price tag.

47EXCLUSIVELY SOUTH Beneath the clock tower. Historic Vat House

apartment has grand space under a magical roof garden.

54THE PROJECT The Italian job. Architect adds Mediterranean flair to a tiny 1970s

bungalow with a big garden.

57NEW HOMES UPDATE Nine Elms effect. Regeneration is already making a

big impact, reports John East.

59EVENTS From ice skating at the palace to a Buddy Holly singalong, five top New

Year attractions around South.

60MONEY Buy to let for capital growth. Investors move money from the stock

market to property, reports Duncan Farmer.

60MORTGAGES Check out the facts, figures and interest rates in our current

best buys.

FOR SALE & TO LET

63SOUTH WEST LONDON Australian art house. A riverside apartment with superb

panoramic views of the Thames is the former home of one of Australia’s best-known painters.

121SOUTH EAST LONDON Basement bargain. The impressive lower ground

floor of a five-bed Victorian house has a double-aspect playroom for the children and a cellar for your wine.

130LETTINGS LOWDOWN LETTINGS LOWDOWN Ripple effect. Tenants

are seeking better value for money in less sought-after areas, reports Esmee Jones.

Season’s greetings from the team

at JacksonsThank you for your support in 2013.

We look forward to helping you with all your property needs in the new year.


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marketviewAre we forever blowing bubbles, asks Cheryl Markosky

There’s been much talk of a property bubble (when house prices become

artificially inflated) in London. Should we be worried, and is there anything we can do in the current overheated property market in the capital?

“Property bubble – what property bubble?” asks Guy Meacock from Prime Purchase. “A property bubble where the frenzy of buying property in order to make a quick return was seen just before the 2008 crash. Today, there’s none of that hysteria. Entry costs into the £2 million plus market come with a 7 per cent stamp duty, making speculation a potentially costly business.”

London’s effectively a market in its own right – seen as a safe haven for international money – and independent of the rest of the UK, explains Meacock. “The increase in property values is a direct consequence of the shortage of stock. Driven by equity – Savills research showed that last year £92 billion of property was bought with no financing – buying property has proved to be a good long-term investment.”

Ed Foley from Winkworth Wimbledon agrees that London always holds its own. Besides, he suggests, more property may come onto the market as interest rates creep up. And there’s a seasonal rhythm to property: “People do have to move at certain times.”

His advice to those concerned about a bubble is to buy the best house you can afford near good schools and close to a transport link.

“Think of the property as a home,” adds Foley. “People are living in homes for longer now, so think ahead to being there for five to 10 years, rather than two. If you feel you’re paying a bit more it will even out in the long run.”

Reassurances to dampen down bubble fever come from other quarters too. Inessa Falina from property consultancy Ashton Rose believes other factors are rendering London properties even more attractive than usual, including the undervalued pound exchange rate, the eurozone crisis and the Arab Spring.

She sums up: “If you look at the history of the UK property market, it’s clear that prime London has always been a place where high-net-worth individuals have been buying, and despite short-term market volatility, it’s always been a good long-term investment.”

celebritywatchFood writer and journalist Rose Prince is selling the Battersea home – complete with 30ft minimalist kitchen – where she and her family have lived for the past 20 years.

Her kitchen, where she does all her writing, is by British minimalist designer John Pawson, who also created the kitchen of TV chef Nigel Slater.

She launched a pop-up home bakery with her young son and daughter three years ago, and now her produce is sold in Fortnum & Mason. The Pocket Bakery currently operates from the Doodle Bar in Battersea every Friday lunchtime.

Rose’s house is on the market with Douglas & Gordon for £2m.

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village vibeFelicity Blair, director of Roy Brooks, takes South on a guided tour of NunheadATTRACTIONS Nunhead has always been a brilliant buy and now with £1m of funding to further invest in its centre it just got even better.

There are outstanding green spaces: enjoy incredible views at Telegraph Hill and almost 100 acres of parkland at Peckham Rye. Both host regular events from kinetically-powered open cinema to monthly farmers’ markets.

Nunhead is one of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries in London and outstandingly beautiful. There’s an artists’ open house weekend, beer festival, food festival, comedy and cabaret nights (Pull the Other One), and even London’s first co-operatively owned pub.

SHOPS We don’t think you’ll find a better fishmonger, and there’s also a traditional bakery, butcher and two excellent delicatessens. Being sandwiched between well-to-do East Dulwich and Telegraph Hill and ultra-hip Peckham, Bellenden Road and Brockley means you can walk to the cafés, galleries, restaurants, bars and boutiques they offer.

The aforementioned funding means shop fronts are being carefully spruced up along Evelina Road, pulling in fresh businesses.

TOP STREETS Buyers love the pretty tree-lined streets east of Peckham Rye, which are still mostly intact as whole houses. Two-bed

houses in Waveney Avenue or Hichisson Road can be bought for £530,000 to £550,000, while the substantial three-double-bed terraces in Ivydale Road, Harlescott, Limesford and Rosenthorpe are priced in the upper-£600Ks. Victorian semis along St Mary’s Road are much in demand, while unusual one-off properties can be sniffed out around Tresco Road, Consort Road and Nunhead Lane.

RESTAURANTS AND PUBS Locals recently bought the Ivy House in a whip-round to spare it being blandly refurbed by a gastro-chain. It’s a real gem of a building with a theatre stage and function rooms. The Old Nun’s Head is a superb traditional pub on Nunhead Green with an open fire and decent menu. Just around the corner is The Rye with its large beer garden and table tennis.

SCHOOLS Ivydale Primary is targeted by most parents, while older kids can attend either Harris Academy, Forest Hill Boys or Sydenham Girls state schools. Some of the UK’s top independent schools are close by: Dulwich College, Alleyn’s, JAGS (James Allen’s Girls School) and St Dunstan’s.

• Roy Brooks opens a new branch in Nunhead Village opposite Nunhead Green this month.

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the wordSpecial report by Sandra Carline, head of Savills Barnes

I have worked in Barnes for over 25 years and although we have seen growth before, particularly in 2007, prices in 2013 exceeded

all expectations. The forecast for the future continues to be bright, with rises of 6 per cent predicted for the year ahead.

British buyers make up the majority of purchasers in the area, but a growing percentage are from oversees. Barnes is also a firm favourite with our clients from North America, who enjoy the strong community spirit and classic British charm.

Centred on a pretty duck pond, Barnes offers traditional village delights such as a country-style pub, butcher, fishmonger and Saturday farmers market. There are also two main fairs each year – the summer fair in July and the food fair in September – that attract thousands of visitors. Savills proudly sponsors both and all money raised goes to local community charities.

The area is popular with western Europeans and has a large Swedish community, supported by the Swedish School in Lonsdale Road and Totally Swedish shop in the village. Many natural

open spaces to enjoy include the green, common and riverside walks along the loop of the river, close to the boundaries of the London Wetlands Centre. Highly regarded schools in the area include St Paul’s, Colet Court, The Harrodian, Barnes Primary and St Osmond’s.

Barnes has a strong community spirit and nearly 90 per cent of purchasers buy property in the area for their main residence. Over the last few years we have noticed more families moving from prime central London to take advantage of the larger gardens and far more for their money. International buyers are becoming more prevalent in the £2m-plus market, but buyers in the super-prime market from £4m to £7.5m are typically from Barnes or prime central London.

There is increased demand for smaller homes too, mainly from people looking to downsize. In most cases, and in particular for properties in the £1m to £2m sector, we achieve guide price or have so much interest that sealed bids are commonplace.

At Savills, we have a lot to look forward to in 2014 and will be opening a new office in East

Sheen. South West London’s performance as a whole has reflected the success of Barnes this year, exceeding value increases of prime central London and beyond.

We’ve experienced a growing number of buyers extending their property search into East Sheen, nestled between Barnes and Richmond. The new office will bridge the gap between our Barnes and Richmond offices.

The leafy residential patch in East Sheen is similar to Barnes. It’s popular with families and has a village community feel, yet benefits from its proximity to Richmond Park. It has a good variety of housing stock, with a healthy number of properties in the £1m to £3m price bracket.

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what’shotClose to Barnes Green and its duck pond, a detached and double-fronted Victorian house backs onto the WWT London Wetland Centre.

At a guide price of £5.2m, the 5200 sq ft property at Castelnau is set behind a high wall with an electronically controlled sliding gate and sweeping driveway with plenty of off-street parking.

The 100 ft rear garden has a terrace, oval swimming pool, and a summerhouse currently fitted as a gym and sauna. Savills Barnes 020 8939 6900.

Rebecca Jane Higgins of Knight Frank Wandsworth recommends a favourite eateryMeza, 70 Mitcham Road, Tooting SW17 • 07771 333157

Where? Opposite Tooting Library and close to the Little Bar, a new favourite spot for a cocktail.

What’s it like? The good people of Meza have copied the winning formula of their flagship restaurant on Trinity Road, which has a renowned reputation for excellent service and welcoming atmosphere.

And the food? Incredible! I am a fan of it all. We definitely order moutabal, a Lebanese version of baba ghanoush, combining lovely smoked aubergine with tahini. I also love the hummus awarma with diced lamb and walnuts, along with halloumi stuffed bread. Divine.

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Gorst Road, Between the Commons SW11Substantial proportionsDouble fronted family house with a spectacular kitchen/dining space located close to Wandsworth Common. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), double reception room, family room, kitchen/dining space, cloakroom, utility room, TV/store room, terrace, large garden. EPC rating F. Approximately 256 sq m (2,756 sq ft)

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Dorlcote Road, Wandsworth SW18Wonderful viewsLight and spacious semi-linked house offering good family accommodation throughout with uninterrupted views over Wandsworth Common. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), kitchen/breakfast/family room, reception/media area, storage, 75ft south facing garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 226 sq m (2,439 sq ft)

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Parkside Gardens, Wimbledon SW19Detached family houseAn attractive and well-presented detached house on an extremely popular road in Wimbledon Village.Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms (3 en suite), 2 bath/shower rooms, reception room, dining room, study, office, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 cloakrooms, garden, off street parking. Approximately 712.8 sq m (7,673 sq ft)

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Golf Club Drive, Coombe KT2Stunning detached houseA stunning and substantial new house set in wonderful landscaped gardens of over an acre. Master bedroom suite, 8 further bedrooms (2 en suite), 2 bath/shower rooms, kitchen/breakfast/family room, reception room, dining room, study, playroom, cinema room, games room, gym, utility room, swimming pool complex, garden, garage, parking. EPC rating C. Approximately 843 sq m (9,074 sq ft)

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Lancaster Road, Wimbledon SW19Stunning eight bedroom family house in Wimbledon VillageAn elegant and imposing detached family house on this premier road, located in the very heart of Wimbledon Village. 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, paved and lawned rear garden and off street parking for 3 cars. EPC rating D.Available furnished or unfurnishedGuide price: £15,000 per calendar month

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All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

Chapman Square, Wimbledon SW19A stunning, top floor apartment situated within this popular building opposite Wimbledon Common. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, fully fitted kitchen, balcony, communal gardens and underground parking. EPC rating C.

Available unfurnished

Guide price: £1,750 per calendar month

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings020 8946 9811 [email protected]

Denmark Road, Wimbledon SW19A charming and well presented cottage located in the very heart of the Village. 2 bedrooms, single bedroom/study, bathroom, good size reception room with dining area, brand new kitchen, private terrace and shared courtyard garden. EPC rating E.




Lingfield Road, Wimbledon SW19A good size apartment situated on the second floor in the heart of Wimbledon Village. 2 bedrooms, bedroom 3 or 2nd reception room, bathroom, reception room with wood floors, kitchen, communal garden and off street parking for 2 cars. EPC rating F.




Seaton Close, Putney SW15A well presented family house located in Putney Heath with easy access to Putney town centre. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, open plan kitchen, rear garden, garage and off street parking. EPC rating D.

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Rossiter Road SW12 £1,300,000

BALHAM: 020 7228 9292 [email protected]

This stunning, newly built five-bedroom house boasts a south facing garden, two terraces and a balcony. The accommodation includes a large kitchen with terrace and spiral stairs leading out to the garden, a media room/bedroom with skylight and en suite shower room, a large reception room leading out to the garden, a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and terrace, three further large bedrooms (one with an en suite) and a family bathroom. Freehold. EPC=B. Joint Sole Agent.

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This spacious two-bedroom flat is situated in a Victorian mansion block, ideally located moments from the wide open spaces of Clapham Common. This superb ground floor apartment offers generous living space comprising an entrance hallway with original floor tiles, a large reception room with bay window, a spacious eat-in kitchen leading to a west facing patio garden, a guest bathroom, master bedroom with built-in storage and second double bedroom. Share of Freehold. Sole Agents.

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Calico House SW11 £750,000A truly unique riverside apartment with 20ft high ceilings in the reception. This well presented and spacious duplex apartment comprises a kitchen, a separate dining area, which overlooks a large reception room, two bedrooms, study/third bedroom, two bathrooms, and three balconies with views of the river. This popular and quiet riverside development offers residents secure underground parking, 24 hour concierge, secure entry system and lift. Share of Freehold. EPC=C.

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Englewood Road SW12 £850 per week

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This stunning five-bedroom family house offers spacious and contemporary living over three floors. The property comprises a large double reception room with feature fireplace, a newly refurbished kitchen with breakfast bar, plenty of space for dinning and concertina doors leading out to a beautiful 45ft garden. The upper floors consist of five well proportioned double bedrooms with plenty of built-in storage and two contemporary bathrooms (one en suite).

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This superb property is located in a beautiful mansion block in the heart of Clapham Old Town. The property comprises two large double bedrooms, a living room, a modern bathroom and a large kitchen with access to a private balcony. Elmhurst Mansions is located on Edgeley Road - a stones throw from the popular amenities of the high street, the common and the transport links of the Northern Line/London Overland.

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St. John’s Hill SW11 £360 per week

This beautiful one-bedroom apartment is presented in superb condition; just a few minutes walk from Clapham Junction station. Located in a modern development the accommodation boasts a large open plan reception/dining room, a modern kitchen, large double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a modern tiled bathroom. The property also benefits from bike storage on the ground floor.

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Sitting room ø playroom ø family room ø kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom with dressingroom and en suite shower room ø 5 further bedrooms ø 3 further bath/shower rooms ø utilityroom ø store rooms & cloakroom ø landscaped gardenø 276 sq m (2,980 sq ft) ø EPC=C

A BEAUTIFULLY EXTENDED FAMILY HOUSE WITH WONDERFUL LIVING SPACEhendrick avenue, sw12

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Double reception room ø kitchen/dining/family room ø media room ø games room ø studyø master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom ø 4 further bedrooms ø 4 furtherbathrooms ø utility room ø roof terrace ø off-street parking ø 97ft gardenø 401 sq m (4,322 sq ft) ø EPC=D

SENSATIONAL FAMILY HOME WITH EXTENSIVE ENTERTAINING SPACEthe chase, sw4


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Sitting room ø playroom ø family room ø kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom with dressingroom and en suite shower room ø 5 further bedrooms ø 3 further bath/shower rooms ø utilityroom ø store rooms & cloakroom ø landscaped gardenø 276 sq m (2,980 sq ft) ø EPC=C

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Double reception room ø kitchen/dining/family room ø media room ø games room ø studyø master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom ø 4 further bedrooms ø 4 furtherbathrooms ø utility room ø roof terrace ø off-street parking ø 97ft gardenø 401 sq m (4,322 sq ft) ø EPC=D

SENSATIONAL FAMILY HOME WITH EXTENSIVE ENTERTAINING SPACEthe chase, sw4


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GRADE II* LISTED DETACHEDHOUSE COVERING IN EXCESS OF5,000 SQ FT

beulah hill, se19

5 reception rooms ø kitchen/dining room ø 7 bedrooms(2 en suite) ø 3 further bath/shower roomsø 1 bedroom coach house ø summer houseø outbuildings ø garden ø 502 sq m (5,404 sq ft)ø EPC=F

Guide £2.25 million Freehold

SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOUSEWITH OFF-STREET PARKING

criffel avenue, sw2

3 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast roomø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 4 furtherbedrooms ø 2 further bathrooms ø 2 cloakroomsø landscaped garden ø off-street parkingø 208 sq m (2,247 sq ft) ø EPC=E


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A FANTASTIC GARDEN FLAT INTHE TONSLEYS

birdhurst road, sw18

Reception room ø kitchen/ breakfast roomø conservatory ø double bedroom with en suitebathroom ø further double bedroom ø separate showerroom ø south west-facing garden ø cellarø 82 sq m (896 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Guide £625,000 Leasehold

BEAUTIFUL SCHOOLCONVERSION

thackeray road, sw8

Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms (1 en suite)ø further bathroom ø downstairs cloakroomø 151 sq m (1,634 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £1.325 million Share of Freehold

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Savills ClaphamHelen [email protected]

020 8673 4111

GRADE II* LISTED DETACHEDHOUSE COVERING IN EXCESS OF5,000 SQ FT

beulah hill, se19

5 reception rooms ø kitchen/dining room ø 7 bedrooms(2 en suite) ø 3 further bath/shower roomsø 1 bedroom coach house ø summer houseø outbuildings ø garden ø 502 sq m (5,404 sq ft)ø EPC=F


SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOUSEWITH OFF-STREET PARKING

criffel avenue, sw2

3 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast roomø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 4 furtherbedrooms ø 2 further bathrooms ø 2 cloakroomsø landscaped garden ø off-street parkingø 208 sq m (2,247 sq ft) ø EPC=E


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A FANTASTIC GARDEN FLAT INTHE TONSLEYS

birdhurst road, sw18

Reception room ø kitchen/ breakfast roomø conservatory ø double bedroom with en suitebathroom ø further double bedroom ø separate showerroom ø south west-facing garden ø cellarø 82 sq m (896 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Guide £625,000 Leasehold

BEAUTIFUL SCHOOLCONVERSION

thackeray road, sw8

Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms (1 en suite)ø further bathroom ø downstairs cloakroomø 151 sq m (1,634 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £1.325 million Share of Freehold

Savills BatterseaMayow [email protected]

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Unfurnished £1,800 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

6 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø double reception room ø open plankitchen/dining room ø study ø garden ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=E

HONEYWELL ROAD, SW11

Savills Northcote Road [email protected] 020 8772 6989

Unfurnished £700 per week+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

2 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchenø balcony ø Council Tax=E ø EPC=D

ALBANY MANSIONS, SW11

Savills Battersea [email protected] 020 3402 1905


2 double bedrooms ø bathroom ø open-plan kitchen/reception roomø patio garden ø off-street parking ø Council Tax=Fø EPC=D

WESTBRIDGE ROAD, SW11




2 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø kitchen/breakfast roomø reception room ø split level ø Council Tax=D ø EPC=E

CICADA ROAD, SW18

Savills Wandsworth [email protected] 020 8877 4820


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SUBSTANTIAL HOUSE CLOSE TOWANDSWORTH COMMON

crieff road, sw18

Double reception room ø kitchen/breakfast roomø dining room ø 5 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø 2 furtherbathrooms ø cellar ø west-facing garden ø 215 sq m(2,322 sq ft) ø EPC=E


BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED ENDOF TERRACE HOUSE BETWEENTHE COMMONS

winsham grove, sw11

Double reception room ø kitchen/breakfast roomø master bedrooms with en suite bathroom ø 3 furtherbedrooms ø 2 further bath/shower rooms ø cellarø landscaped patio garden ø 198 sq m (2,126 sq ft)ø EPC=E


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6 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø double reception room ø open plankitchen/dining room ø study ø garden ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=E

HONEYWELL ROAD, SW11

Savills Northcote Road [email protected] 020 8772 6989


2 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchenø balcony ø Council Tax=E ø EPC=D

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2 double bedrooms ø bathroom ø open-plan kitchen/reception roomø patio garden ø off-street parking ø Council Tax=Fø EPC=D

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CICADA ROAD, SW18

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BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED ENDOF TERRACE HOUSE BETWEENTHE COMMONS

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Double reception room ø kitchen/breakfast roomø master bedrooms with en suite bathroom ø 3 furtherbedrooms ø 2 further bath/shower rooms ø cellarø landscaped patio garden ø 198 sq m (2,126 sq ft)ø EPC=E


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CASH PRIZE FOR JOEIt’s thumbs-up from house seller Joe Rowntree as he receives his prize cheque for £5000 in a promotion by the new Dulwich office of Jacksons Estate Agents.

Jacksons launched the new office with a prize draw and 0 per cent fee for its first 50 sales instructions, and Joe’s name was first out of the basket for the big cash prize. “This has made my year . . . It came as such a surprise,” said Joe, of Kitto Road.

Edward Ogden, sales manager of the new Jacksons office in Lordship Lane, presented the cheque.

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High price of rooms with Thames viewsAs the commercial importance of the Thames has waned, the appeal of waterfront living is putting a value on the river. Homes with the best views command prices more than a third higher than their neighbours off the river, new research by Savills reveals.

Researchers at the firm studied all sales within 100 metres of the river on a stretch between Teddington Lock to the west and Royal Docks to the east. They found the average price of a home with a direct river view was 18 to 20 per cent more than for properties within one kilometre of the river.

However, all views are not equal, Savills Waterfront London report concludes. A south bank location in central London commands the highest premium, with prices over a third (35.4 per cent) higher than neighbouring properties away from the river, with the average waterfront flat selling for £575,000. Further away from the river, the average selling price was £425,000.

The most valuable central London waterfront locations are found along the north bank, though the river view comes with a relatively modest 16.3 per cent premium relative to close neighbours. Here the average flat has a price tag of £960,000 but that compares to an average of £825,000 within a kilometre of the river.

Natalie Ingham, Savills residential research analyst, said: “Over the next few years, the regeneration of areas such as Victoria and the development-led growth around Nine Elms and South Bank – including Battersea Power Station, Riverwalk and the Shell Centre – will extend the boundaries of the prime waterfront market.”

Sarah Gretton, head of Savills Waterfront, added: “The principal appeal of living on the river is the amazing light and space, with the expanse of river reflecting the light back into your property and the added bonus that it will never be built on or developed.”

River premium: view from a £2.5m apartment in Deodar Road, Putney. See story page 70.

Controlling the crowdsA quick word about the vexatious and thorny issue of open days: when we arrange one, we do not over-publicise it, splash it all over the internet and have a day’s chaotic exercise in crowd control, writes Patrick Rampton, director of Rampton Baseley.

We don’t allow any Tom, Dick or Harry (or local cat burglar) to rock up and case your joint, then proudly tell you we’ve had 37 viewings on the Monday while you ask us why the family silver has gone missing. We make sure everyone who comes is a fully qualified, registered buyer who wants to buy, and more importantly can buy, what you are selling.

They each get their own time slot with a full-time member of the sales team. Of course, we make sure it’s busy and competitive and your house is sought after – that’s our job – and we launch the property with an asking price that we believe to be market value or just over – considering that according to figures taken from Rightmove, in the last year or so we handled 45% of house sales between the commons,. It seems to work as we regularly achieve record prices for our clients.

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2013 at Rampton Baseley has been our best year ever: sales agreed up 41 per cent on 2012, an ever-increasing market

share of 45 per cent of houses sold Between the Commons (according to Rightmove statistics), and ever-rising prices – probably up almost 20 per cent year-on-year.

This has been underpinned by foreign money pouring into prime central property, and this investment has rapidly rippled outwards. Our buyer profile has changed over the past four years from 85 per cent local people moving around the area, to now less than 40 per cent locals. The rest are Europeans and buyers from across the river.

We can see no reason for this to change over the next 12 months – barring any financial disasters in the City and the wider world. A growing number of people want to live in nice parts of London, and not many are being made anymore. With restricted supply and growing demand, economic theory would suggest that prices must go up.

Sam Sproston, head of Knight Frank Wandsworth

I believe the London Property market will continue to perform well

throughout 2014. Our research team stated in our award winning publication The Wealth Report that London is predicted to remain as the most important city for the world’s highest net worth individuals over the next ten years.

If this is true then the investment in property will remain strong and boroughs such as Wandsworth and Clapham will continue to feed off the ripples of investment in central London, and buyers will – as they currently do – migrate here in the search for better value.

What do you predict is in store for the London property market in 2014?

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All-weather transportCommuters of Riverside Quarter are escaping winter travel chaos while enjoying a reliable and relaxed journey into work thanks to direct access to a river bus service.

Developer Frasers Property has invested a large sum of money into updating Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier, enabling the river services to run to Wandsworth for the benefit of Riverside Quarter residents as well as the wider community.

Operator Thames Clippers runs the river buses in all weather conditions, only stopping its service for fog. Transport for London’s River Action Plan aims to double the number of passengers travelling via river bus from 6.5 million in 2011/12 to 12 million by 2020 as part of a £10m investment.

MP UNVEILS LANDMARK ARTWORKMP for Vauxhall Kate Hoey helped pupils from Walnut Tree Walk Primary School, Lambeth, to unveil their artwork depicting the River Thames. The masterpiece has been reproduced on the hoardings of the Baylis Old School development by Henley Homes.

Twelve budding artists aged from eight to 11 created the five-metre painting of landmarks such as the London Eye, Houses of Parliament and Lambeth Bridge. They were led by art teacher Sam Chhokar-Hyde and Sylvia Edwards, founder of local community arts charity Creative Sparkworks.

“The children have made a beautiful screen for the surrounds of this major development. They loved doing it and the result is a boost to the area,” said Kaye Hoey. The artwork is easily seen from the newly refurbished adventure playground in Lollard Street.

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Alderbrook Road, SW12A substantial semi-detached Victorian house

situated within a popular road close to major

shopping, transport and recreational facilities.

All rooms are of generous proportions and in

the main have high ceilings and large windows

thereby creating a feeling of space and light. To

the rear the garden looks along other gardens and

is therefore bright and not overlooked.

£1,875,000 Freehold

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Victorian houseGenerous proportions

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www.jacksonsestateagents.comChristopher Cady, Associate Director

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995

East Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wandsworth 020 8875 8899


Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Gosberton Road, SW12An exquisite five double bedroom Victorian family home located in

Balham’s popular Nightingale Triangle. This lovely house has been fully

refurbished by the current owners to an exemplary standard retaining

an abundance of period features. The ground floor accommodation

comprises a double reception, a stunning kitchen diner. Bi-folding doors

lead out the stylish South facing garden.


Balham 020 8675 6565

Beautifully extendedPeriod features

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www.jacksonsestateagents.comChristopher Cady, Associate Director

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Rowfant Road, SW12A beautifully presented late Victorian house

situated on a quiet residential road. The ground

floor comprises a separate front drawing room,

central kitchen leading into a spacious living

room at the rear. The rear living room overlooks

the garden through a set of bi-folding doors

enabling the rear wall of the house to be

completely opened up, incorporating the south

west facing garden.



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Sophia O’Carroll & Tilly, Sales Managerwww.jacksonsestateagents.com

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Harberson Road, SW12This beautiful house has been refurbished to an exceptional standard

and retains an abundance of original features. Accommodation

comprises a double reception room to the front with sash windows

and a pretty fireplace, a guest cloakroom and to the rear, a stylish

kitchen diner. Bi-folding doors lead out to the landscaped south facing

private garden.

£975,000 Freehold

Balham 020 8675 6565

Stunning homeCentrally located

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Sophia O’Carroll & Tilly, Sales Managerwww.jacksonsestateagents.com

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



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Beechcroft Road, SW17An immaculately presented terraced family

home, with beautiful views over garden to the

rear and as far as Wimbledon Village at the

front. The ground floor comprises a large double

reception room with direct access to the garden.

The kitchen also has direct access to the garden

and is in extremely good condition.

£850,000 Freehold

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Excellent conditionExpansive views


www.jacksonsestateagents.com

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Period featuresRostella Road, SW17 A truly stunning four bedroom mid terrace family home. The property

has been extended to the rear to boast a sensational kitchen/

reception room with a fully integrated bespoke kitchen, featuring

stone composite work surfaces and also into the loft to offer a master

bedroom with en-suite. A Southerly aspect rear garden completes this

beautiful home.

£675,000 Freehold


Beautifully extended



Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Champion Grove, SE5A magnificent five bedroom, four bathroom

family residence. Boasting large entertaining

spaces both inside and out and offering five

bedrooms, four bathrooms, two reception rooms,

storage room and a utility room. The house is

located in a residential peaceful street, in a highly

desirable location, with Denmark Hill train station

just a short walk away.

£1,500 per week

Dulwich 020 8875 7999

Five bedroomsMagnificent family home

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Kevin Pinto, Sales Managerwww.jacksonsestateagents.com

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Mysore Road, SW11A four bedroom house offered in excellent condition. The property has

four good sized double bedrooms one of which is ensuite, two family

bathrooms, a separate WC, large modern kitchen and a double reception

room. The property further benefits from a well maintained private rear

garden and balcony off the master bedroom.

£825 per week

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Four bedroomsPrime location

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Kevin Pinto, Sales Managerwww.jacksonsestateagents.com

Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Mantilla Road, SW17A beautifully presented four double bedroom

Victorian house located on a quiet residential road

within close proximity of Tooting Bec northern line

station and Tooting Common. The property boasts

large reception room with feature fireplace, large

kitchen breakfast room, four good sized double

bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room, study

and private rear garden.

£588 per week

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Victorian houseFour bedrooms



Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Ambleside Avenue, SW16This four double bedroom bungalow located close to Streatham Station

boasts four spacious bedrooms all decorated to a high standard. The

kitchen has been recently fitted and has plenty of space for a table and

chairs. This wonderful home has two modern bathrooms a private garden

to the rear and a very large reception room.

£554 per week

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Impressive Bungalow



Balham 020 8675 6565

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Clapham 020 8875 7995



Putney Open 2014

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Tooting 020 8767 0522



Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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At Jacksons we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service to all our clients but we know that unique properties deserve something extra.

When your property is featured in our Premier collection you receive access to a dedicated sales or letting manager who will ensure that your property is seen in the top glossy magazines and by the right buyers or tenants. We know the importance of creating the best impression and our stunning sales particulars; board and Premier window cards will make your property stand out.

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At Jacksons we pride ourselves onproviding exceptional service to allour clients but we know that uniqueproperties deserve something extra.

When your property is featured in our Premier collection you receiveaccess to a dedicated sales or letting manager who will ensure thatyour property is seen in the top glossy magazines and by the rightbuyers or tenants. We know the importance of creating the bestimpression and our stunning sales particulars; board and Premier window cards will make your property stand out.

If you have a distinctive property call Christopher or Nick on 0208 672 9077


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CAMBERWELL GROVE, SE5 £1,600,000If you are looking for a Georgian classic in the area, you would be sensible to cast your eye over this 4/5 bedroom Georgian style home built by renowned builders St. Georges approximately 3 years ago. Terribly well executed, this home has been planned to suit contemporary life with fluid living space, superb fixtures and fittings and lashings of light. Here you have a spacious home still under guarantee with everything modern life demands and one of the best roads in Camberwell.

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Beneath the clock towerA huge magical roof garden on the second floor

of the Vat House stretches out beneath the fascinating clock tower on the site of the former

Beaufoy’s vinegar yard. And the clock is still ticking.Measuring 87ft by 50ft, this elevated outdoor space

above Regents Bridge Gardens has been totally redeveloped and redesigned by the current owners, who installed raised wooden walkways and shingle pathways through the mature flower beds.

The garden offers plenty of space for alfresco dining or rooftop strolls with 360-degree panoramic views of London. In the winter you can put away your garden furniture in the storage space under the clock tower.

Set in a secure gated development close to the Oval cricket ground, this Vat House apartment has more than 3150 sq ft of indoor space plus a lift, two covered parking spaces and use of the on-site gym and indoor swimming pool.

Original features include the plinth where the vinegar vat once stood, an exposed-brick open fireplace – recently converted to gas – and a cast iron staircase made nearby in South Lambeth Road.

The first floor has a grand drawing room ideal for large-scale entertaining, a kitchen and breakfast room, and a study that once housed the vinegar vat. The property includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite) and an en suite shower room.

Distiller and vinegar brewer Mark Beaufoy founded his business in the early 1740s at Cuper’s Garden before moving to South Lambeth in 1810. Beaufoy & Company became part of British Vinegar Ltd in 1932, and the vinegar yard was converted into homes in 1986. Today the development is listed for its architectural and historical interest.

By Bob Stonebridge

The Vat House, Regents Bridge Gardens, Vauxhall SW8, guide price £3.6m, Savills Clapham 020 8673 4111

“This magnificent triplex apartment in the former Beaufoy’s vinegar yard features a wonderful roof garden with clock tower and provides panoramic cityscape views”Robin Chatwin, Savills

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Designed to maximise the flow of natural lightAn extensive new-build house Between the

Commons in Devereux Road combines a period-style façade with a high-end contemporary

interior – architect-designed for modern family living.The design exploits the flow of natural light throughout

this five-bedroom, five-bathroom home. A void runs from the ground floor up to the second floor alongside the main staircase, and with a roof light on top of the stairwell sends light through the middle of the house.

Three external light-wells deliver natural light to the lower ground rooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows and doors in the bedrooms, media room and gym all have access to patio areas within these light-wells.

Contrary to the common perception of new-build houses, this impressive Battersea home can offer plenty of floor space – around 3600 sq ft on four floors – as well as volume, with excellent proportions in the main rooms.

On the ground floor, the drawing room has hardwood floors, bay window and period-style fireplace. A kitchen

and family room just under 25ft wide has been designed with three zones in mind: a dining area, informal seating area and the kitchen itself.

The bespoke kitchen is finished with a Carrera marble work surface and integrated Gaggenau appliances. There are floor-to-ceiling glass panels on two sides of the room, and sliding doors open out into the 29ft landscaped garden.

Lower ground level includes an en suite shower room, utility room, glass-fronted wine store, and a media and playroom measuring 24ft by 20ft. A room off this space could be used as a gym, studio, study or sixth bedroom.

Devereux Road, Battersea SW11, £2,695,000, Rampton Baseley 020 7228 5111

“The architect has designed the internal space with modern day family needs in mind from the start – rare for this area”Patrick Rampton, Rampton Baseley

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Combining modern luxury with top green credentialsStanding in a quiet cul-de-sac opposite a green, an

extensive newly built luxury home near Wimbledon Common and High Street has excellent green

credentials.This imposing five-bedroom detached house at

Deepdale is built to strict Code for Sustainable Homes level 4 standards and features the latest heat recovery, rainwater harvesting and grey water recycling systems.

Constructed using handmade bricks under a roof of handmade tiles, this impressive contemporary property features concrete floors with underfloor heating throughout; solid oak flooring, doors and staircase; timber double-glazed windows; and air conditioning in all the main rooms.

Lutron programmable lighting is installed throughout supported by 5 amp lighting, recessed and feature lighting to the living areas and stairs, CAT 5 cabling, and TV cabling and speakers.

The large top floor bedroom is designed to take kitchen and bathroom facilities if you need a separate

annexe, and the ground floor family room contains a removable panel to create a self-contained flat.

A grand reception hall leads to inside living space of more than 5000 sq ft including three receptions, a kitchen, breakfast and family room, five bath or shower rooms, and a utility room or second kitchen. It also offers 790 sq ft of under-eaves storage.

The bespoke kitchen is equipped with hand-built units and top-of-the-range Miele and Siemens integrated appliances including a wine fridge and boiling water tap. The master bedroom, with a secluded roof terrace, has ‘his and hers’ dressing rooms fitted in walnut, and a marble bathroom with double shower and stone freestanding bath.

You can park up to five cars in the driveway, and the property includes a garage, 60ft garden, and security alarm system.

Deepdale, Wimbledon Village SW19, price on application, Robert Holmes & Company 020 8947 9833

“This brand new, luxuriously appointed, detached modern residence is at the top of a quiet cul-de-sac a few hundred metres from Wimbledon Village High Street”Robert Holmes, Robert Holmes & Company

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Eyes on the CommonOverlooking the plentiful green acres of Clapham

Common, a five or six-bedroom Victorian house has recently been totally refurbished by its current

owners.Retaining many of its original 19th century features,

the home on Clapham Common Northside is set back from the road at the end of a brick path through a well-stocked front garden including a welcoming evergreen Phormium.

A recently completed lower ground floor at this 3015 sq ft property in SW4 features a sophisticated cinema room containing surround sound and 3D TV, temperature controlled wine store and excellent storage space.

At ground level, a wide entrance hall with original tessellated tile flooring leads to a generous double drawing room with elegant twin period fireplaces, together with ornate cornicing and plaster work. Double French windows open out into the secluded rear patio garden.

The contemporary kitchen and dining room at the rear of the house is filled with natural light and features granite-topped units, integrated appliances and a range cooker. French windows lead the garden.

On the first floor, a guest double bedroom overlooks the garden, and there’s another double bedrooms, family bathroom, and sitting room or that sixth bedroom with parquet flooring and a balcony with views of the Common.

The master bedroom at the front of the second floor also has magnificent Common views. A luxury bathroom at the rear has underfloor heating, double glass shower and a freestanding roll-top bath with marble finish. A spiral staircase leads to a galleried bedroom space at the top of the house, offering views that stretch even further across London and beyond.

Clapham Common Northside, Clapham SW4, £2.25m, Knight Frank 020 8682 7777

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The Italian jobWhen hunting for a property for a client, architect Laura Petruso came upon a tiny Seventies bungalow with a sizeable garden on Trinity Road, which she then claimed as her own, writes Cheryl Markosky

“I fell in love with the site immediately. This was the house of my dreams off a major street, and in a big, secluded garden with room to extend,” she says.

Originally from Sardinia, Petruso brought a bit of Mediterranean flair to the bungalow after buying it with her husband and son, now nine. It took a year to more than double the size of the property from 720 to 1716 square feet.

Petruso comments that although it’s always interesting designing homes for clients with her contractor business partner Ian Patterson (former footballer with Sunderland and Burnley): “There’s a higher level of freedom when designing for you.”

Because of the unusually large garden, Petruso could extend outwards and downwards. The biggest part of the project was hand-digging a basement extension round a sunken courtyard, with a substantial reception room, bedroom, bathroom, utility and boiler rooms and an enormous wet room.

“The wet room is fit for a king and big enough for a family to fit in,” points out selling agent Sarah Thomas from Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward’s Clapham branch.

The ground floor of this Garden House consists of three good-sized bedrooms, two bathrooms and an airy and light kitchen and reception room leading onto a garden measuring about 45 by 35 ft. “It’s important to have big spaces, but not so big that you don’t know how to live in them or how to furnish them,” Petruso suggests.

She adds that she’s chosen a simple and minimalist finish, using off-white tones and stained oak. But she believes minimalist homes like this shouldn’t be like museums. “The house needs a bit of life, with fingerprints on the walls and the inhabitants having parties and hanging art on the walls.”

Lighting’s also important to bring new conversions to life. Petruso is a great fan of well-placed artificial lighting that changes the mood. A good lighting system, she

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thinks, can make a place more interesting, illuminating different areas at different times.

Petruso’s advice to anyone thinking of undertaking a project like this one is: “Whatever you do, do it with your heart. This is your home and where you will live, so spend as much as you can afford on good materials and workmanship.”

A question from one of her university professors sums up the right attitude to tackling projects: “Would you want to live here? If you hesitate, then you have a problem,” Petruso adds.

As well as getting a house with a sense of la dolce vita, you also get something at a good price, Thomas says. “Along these roads it’s hard to find a house for under £2.5 million. But this is just under £2 million, so you don’t have to pay the 7 per cent stamp duty.”

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Battersea: Double-fronted house is set in a terrace of Victorian properties in a tree-lined crescent. Cellar and 30ft garden.

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Esher: Luxury three-bed apartment in a period building has two balconies, four parking spaces, communal pool and gym.

Kent: Victorian country house in Hadlow village, near Tonbridge, offers almost five acres and extension plans.

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HOUSE HUNTERS GO OFF-PLAN

Recent research shows that off-plan sales have risen significantly across London as the lack of available stock continues to impact house hunters keen to invest in bricks and mortar, reports developer St James.

Over the last 18 months, St James has sold a large proportion of its properties – a mixture of apartments and houses in London and the Home Counties – off-plan.

“In the current market, apartments and smaller houses tend to sell well off-plan, while in our experience buying a larger family home tends to be a far more emotive decision,” said St James chairman Sean Ellis.

“Purchasers prefer to walk the property and try and visualise their family living there, rather than buying from floor plans alone.”

At Queen Marys Place in Roehampton, St James recently launched The Quadrant – the final phase of large five-bedroom family houses – with a show home. It contains eight semi-detached houses of more than 2,500 sq ft, each near completion.

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New homes updateSpecial report by John East, director of KFH

Land and New Homes

Construction figures for new homes in London have been fairly lacklustre over the past few years: 2012 saw only 20,300 homes built and

although this figure increased slightly to 28,500 in 2013, it represents just over half of what is required.

With increased confidence in the market and lending at its highest level since the credit crunch, demand for new homes has never been stronger and purchasing off-plan is a desire for many.

As we move into the New Year, these significant levels of demand look set to rise further, so news that the Mayor of London has committed to building 42,000 homes a year for the next decade is extremely welcome, and should go a long way to meeting the appetite of local and international investors.

Many major schemes launched n London in 2013, and it certainly seems as though sites south of the river are a particular target among both developers and buyers. The Nine Elms regeneration is having a positive effect on many parts of South West London, and the impact can already be felt, despite being a few years away from completion.

Phase one of Battersea Power Station sold out in a matter of weeks and news that the Northern Line extension could be designated Zone 1 will be a very motivating factor for both investors and owner-occupiers.

The nearby redevelopment project at Clapham Old Town, around Clapham Common station, will see the existing area transformed into a pedestrian-focused urban piazza – in much the same way that Brixton has recently benefitted.

This project is expected to complete in the spring and many developers are hoping to capitalise on the new look and feel of the area. I anticipate that the green open spaces of the common, the convenience of good transport links and improved local amenities to the local bars and restaurants will be appealing factors for many buyers.

Nearby we are marketing a great mews development called Kings Head Passage in Clapham Park Road,

which offers a selection of beautiful two-bedroom mews houses set in a gated courtyard, ranging in price from £720,000 to £760,000.

A little further up the road in Kennington, an area which itself has been the subject of improvement over recent years, is an interesting scheme we are marketing. Just off Lambeth Walk and a 15-minutes walk from Westminster is Baylis Old School, pictured, by Henley Homes. This development will not only bring 89 much-needed new homes to the area, but it will also help to regenerate and lift an important part of London with a fascinating history.

The Grade II listed former school site is being sympathetically converted to offer properties ranging in size from one to four bedrooms with prices starting at £399,950, and the larger houses will exceed £1m. This is an important scheme for the area that in the past has suffered due to a lack of stock, and the comprehensive variety of properties will cater for a wide range of tastes. Launch is later this month and a number of buyers have already reserved units.

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High class at Old SchoolHoused in the Grade II listed former Lilian Baylis

School, a flagship development in Lambeth by Henley Homes will offer a collection of 89 one to

four-bedroom new homes on a 3.2-acre site. Designed by Conran & Partners, the £60 million Baylis

Old School project involves a mix of refurbishment and conversion of 1960s modernist listed buildings, along with contemporary and sympathetically designed new apartments. A unique terrace of six contemporary houses arranged over three floors enhances the street frontage.

Properties will include large apartments with impressively high ceilings in the original school buildings, and themed landscaping providing private courtyards, urban oasis and generous external amenity space.

Construction began last summer, and with planned completions scheduled for late summer 2014 spanning into 2015, there has been significant early interest in development, already Highly Commended at the International Property awards 2013.

Lilian Baylis School, named after the early 20th century London theatre producer, was designed in 1960 by Architects Co-Partnership (ACP), which followed the European Modern Movement. It was built between 1962 and 1964 for 600 pupils.

Some of the 1960s school buildings were given Grade II listed status in 2002 as an important example of an

early block-planned school. They will be preserved as part of the design. Lilian Baylis moved to new premises in Kennington Lane in 2005 and the developers were granted planning to create the new scheme in January 2013.

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Where do you live?South of the river.

What and where was your first London home?A one-bedroom flat in Parsons Green, Fulham.

Dine in, takeaway, or cook at home?Cook at home.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?Becoming an associate partner at Cluttons before the age of 30.

Favourite open space in London?Clapham Common.

Aside from property, what’s your most expensive purchase?My red Mini Cooper.

The album that changed your life?Rumours by Fleetwood Mac.

How do you relax?What’s that?

Which living person do you most admire and why?My father – he has taught me a lot in life.

What is your most treasured possession?My Christian Louboutin shoes.

What is your favourite book?The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson.

What is your guiltiest pleasure?Drinking a little too much wine mid-week.

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Buy-to-let sees capital growth

Investors turn from stock market to property, says Duncan Farmer

There can be no doubt that house prices are

rising fast, which is why the Government

has decided to end the Funding for Lending scheme for mortgages and restrict it to business borrowing in an attempt to cool the property market and boost the fortunes of commercial enterprises. It hopes, as a result, to put the economy on a firmer footing by creating jobs and boosting output.

However, private investors see things somewhat differently. According to research by BDRC Continental Investors, one third of buy-to-let landlords questioned said they had moved money from the stock market and used it to buy a rental property in the belief that it would give them a better return than the FTSE 100.

A year earlier the figure was lower at 24 per cent, suggesting strongly that confidence in shares, which have enjoyed a surge in the past three years, is waning. Not only are those investors concerned about capital growth but also they have obviously been disappointed that dividends have not improved.

The buy-to-let market has been booming and between July and September 15 per cent of those questioned said they had added to their

property portfolio and a further quarter said they would buy more in 2014.

There are other reasons: one in ten says that the poor performance of pensions has led them to turn to property, and one in five says they are in it for rental income rather than capital growth. Many are in it for the long term and are unconcerned about capital gains tax liabilities they may accrue when they sell.

Oddly, only a handful of those questioned believe that owning rental property gives them more control than holding stocks and shares. As a landlord myself, I feel far more in control of my financial destiny than I do over other investments I hold.

Of the few aspects of property ownership over which I have no influence, the most worrying is interest rates, and while most experts believe they are going to rise eventually, rents too are increasing.

Personally, I have no intention of selling shares to buy property, but that is simply because holding a balanced portfolio – shares, property, cash on deposit and premium bonds – gives me some protection against the vagaries of any of those markets. One benefit of holding shares is that dividends are re-invested – landlords can mimic this by using excess rent to over-pay their mortgage, which as I have written many times before, has many, many advantages.

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Current Best Buy MortgagesSource: SPF Private Clients Fixed Rates/Hybrid rate – Tracker Followed by Fix

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Cheaper dealsWhile house sales have continued to rise, a growing number of existing homeowners are taking advantage of low rates by remortgaging or switching to a cheaper deal.

In October, the last month for which figures are available, remortgaging rose by £26 million compared with September, and while that was an increase of just 0.6 per cent, the figure is 27.7 per cent higher than in October 2012. The average loan size dropped slightly to £149,282 but again that figure is far higher – by 8.0 per cent – than the previous year.

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3% until 31/12/15. 10% overpayments allowed p.a. without penalty.

£999 £80Free Valuation and Legals for remortgages. Mx loan £1m

January is often a time when individuals reflect on the excesses of the festive period and your finances should not be treated any differently. Mortgage repayments are most

households’ biggest outgoing, so reviewing your rate could yield savings.

During 2013 the mortgage market saw some of the lowest mortgage rates ever. The biggest winners were those who have significant equity in their home – perhaps 30 or 40 per cent – but now increased competition and improved pricing means those with higher loan-to-values may benefit.

If you are on SVR (standard variable rate) or coming to the end of your current offer, then it is worth reviewing your mortgage. Always work out the total cost of the deal – rate plus fees – when comparing products rather than going purely by rate. It will differ according to the size of your loan, so checking the total cost ensures you don’t pay over the odds in the long run.

Shop around or use a mortgage broker to see if you are eligible for a better deal that could save you money.

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HSBC 1.49%Fixed until 31/03/16

3.94% 3.6% 60% n/a2/1% until 31/03/16. 20% overpayments

allowed p.a. without penalty£1999 Booking Fee - Mx loan £500k

Accord Mortgages 2.29%Fixed until 29/02/16

5.99% 5.4% 80% n/a 2/1% until 29/02/16£130 Booking Fee. £845

Arrangement Fee£90 Mx loan £1m

Tesco Bank 2.79%Fixed until 31/12/18

4.24% 3.8% 60% n/a 5/5/4/3/2% until 31/12/18£195 Booking Fee. £1300

Arrangement Fee£90 Mx loan £750k

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HSBC 1.69%Discount from SVR for

24 months3.94% 3.7% 60% n/a

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without penalty£1499 Booking Fee - Mx loan £500k

Tesco Bank 2.45% Tracker unti 31/12/15 4.24% 4.0% 80% n/a2% until 31/12/15. 20%

overpayments allowed p.a. without penalty.

£195 Booking Fee. £800 Arrangement Fee

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Borrowers stillbetter placed

As I mentioned, the Funding for Lending Scheme has had a such a big impact on the housing market

that it is being cut. The figures show that the household sector has seen far more of the money than the business sector – net lending for mortgages in the third quarter of 2013 was £5.1 billion compared with £3.6 billion for private businesses.

Brian Murphy, the head of lending at the Mortgage Advice Bureau, says that while FLS has worked, removing it will not be disastrous for mortgage borrowers. “The scheme’s departure from the mortgage market in 2014 is likely to mean rates increasing slightly in the next six to twelve months,” he says. “But mortgage seekers are still in a far better position than they were a year ago and lenders will continue to take advantage of other routes to funding.”

Upward trendSince Funding for Lending started in July 2012, the interest rates on fixed-rate mortgages have fallen quite dramatically – down from 4.65 per cent 18 months ago to an average of 3.53 per cent today, according to Moneyfacts.

Brokers now believe that rates will rise, but not suddenly or by a large margin, and most expect the Bank of England base rate to remain at 0.5 per cent for the rest of 2014. However, there is now a consensus that fixed-rate mortgages will not get cheaper.

Ray Boulger of broker John Charcol says: “Rates have been edging down over the past few weeks, but that downward trend will end.” The Building Societies Association remains confident about low rates. “Rates will be higher in a year, but there won’t be a sudden jump,” says the BSA’s Paul Broadhead.

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7200 Homes repossessed in third quarter of 2013, down by 1000 on the third quarter of 2012.

3.53% Average fixed-rate mortgage available today compared with 4.65 per cent in July 2012.

3.0%Average yield on the FTSE 100. Buying a two-

bedroom flat in East London would yield almost 8 per cent.

79% Londoners who believe the value of their home will be higher in 12 months, according to the

Markit/Knight Frank HPSI survey.

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Country house in LondonBelieved to be the first house to be constructed on this part of Trinity Road, Derby Lodge is the archetypal “country house in London”. Immediately beside Wandsworth Common and the ever popular “toastrack”, this wonderful family house was built around 1870 on a former orchard and still benefits from a sizeable 80’ garden. The property is beautifully proportioned with a double fronted façade and a stunning coach house to one side. Delicate Italianate frieze & cornicing runs around the majority of the roofline, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of this impressive house.

Approached via York stone paving (with sufficient parking space for several cars), steps lead to a large front door and wide entrance hall beyond. Situated either side of the hallway are two large reception rooms with high ceilings and imposing fireplaces. The rear of the property features a large eat in kitchen, study / bedroom 5, downstairs cloakroom and a fabulous 30ft dining room, tapering outwards to the rear and with magnificent views over the garden. Upstairs there are four further bedrooms, two bathrooms and an unconverted loft. There is a large dry lower ground floor with excellent head height that could easily be extended (STPP) and externally there is a good sized garage with adjoining studio / workshop with lots of natural light.

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Offerton Road, SW4 £400,000 Share of freeholdA beautifully presented flat. EPC: CHamptons Clapham Sales 020 7717 5295

Rectory Grove, SW4 £495,000 LeaseholdA superb split level flat. EPC: C/DHamptons Clapham Sales 020 7717 5295

Bennerley Road, SW11 £1,650,000 Freehold A stunning, wider than average family house. EPC: DHamptons Battersea Sales 020 7458 4253

Ensign House, SW18 £1,650,000 Leasehold 11th floor Riverside Apartment. EPC: BHamptons Battersea Sales 020 7458 4253

Grandison Road, SW11 £750,000 Leasehold A beautifully presented 2 bedroom garden flat. EPC: CHamptons Battersea Sales 020 7458 4253

Fieldhouse Road SW12 £675,000 LeaseholdA stunning maisonette over two floors. EPC: E.Hamptons Balham Sales 020 3285 7744

Pentney Road SW12 £999,950 FreeholdA stunning four bedroom family home. EPC: D.Hamptons Balham Sales 020 3285 7744

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Elms Crescent, SW4 £1,650,000 FreeholdA deceptively spacious 5 bedroom house. EPC: D/EHamptons Clapham Sales 020 7717 5295

Klea Avenue, SW4 £1,450,000 FreeholdA beautifully refurbished Victorian house. EPC: CHamptons Clapham Sales 020 7717 5295

Lavender Gardens, SW11 £1,350,000 LeaseholdSet in stunning Grade II listed Georgian building.Hamptons Battersea Sales 020 7458 4253

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Englewood Road SW12 £925 per week (charges apply)*

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Cavendish Road SW12 £550 per week (charges apply)*

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Ravenslea Road SW12 £1,100 per week (charges apply)*

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Balham Grove SW12 £410 per week

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Honeybrook Road SW12 £475 per week (charges apply)*

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Franciscan Road SW17 £290 per week

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Falcon Wharf, SW11 £425 per week Furnished A well presented apartment. EPC: B Hamptons Battersea Lettings 020 7458 4258

Falcon Wharf, SW11 £475 per week Furnished A well presented apartment. EPC: C (charges apply)*


Grandison Road, SW11 £500 per week FurnishedA stunning ground floor garden flat. EPC: E (charges apply)* Hamptons Battersea Lettings 020 7458 4258

Balham Park Road, SW12 £300 per week FurnishedNewly refurbished 1 bedroom apartment. EPC: B (charges apply)*

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Battersea Rise, SW11 £310 per week Furnished A well presented one bedroom apartment. EPC: D (charges apply)*


Overstrand Mansions, SW11 £775 per week UnfurnishedStunning four bedroom apartment. EPC: D (charges apply)*


Broxash Road, SW11 £575 per week Furnished A very spacious two floor apartment. EPC: N/A (charges apply)*


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Australian artistryA lateral riverside apartment with superb panoramic views of the Thames at Putney was once the home and studio of one of Australia’s best known painters, Sir Sidney Nolan (1917-92).

Nolan, who first made his name with a series of paintings of folk hero Ned Kelly, moved into the property on Deodar Road with his first wife Cynthia and her daughter Jinx in 1957.

Some of the best paintings in his Gallipoli series were created here by the river in Putney. In 1978 he presented hundreds of his Gallipoli paintings and drawings to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra in memory of his brother Raymond.

Nolan was also a theatrical designer who worked

on productions at Covent Garden. He was always a dominant figure in Australian art and Paul Keating, prime minister of Australia, was one of the speakers at his 1993 memorial service.

With its own entrance hall, Nolan’s former home occupies the entire top (second) floor of two adjoining period houses and has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a reception with floor-to-ceiling windows. A huge decked roof terrace overlooks the river, and there’s an allocated parking space.

Deodar Road, Putney SW15, guide price £2.5m, Savills Putney 020 8780 9900

Semi transformedA meticulous contemporary renovation has transformed a wide semi-detached house with a large garden Between the Commons in Sudbrooke Road.

“It offers a superb alternative to the typical top-heavy Victorian terraces in the area,” says estate agent John Thorogood.

A wide entrance hall leads to living space including five bedrooms, two bathrooms, front reception, and a kitchen, dining and family room. With more than 2000 sq ft of inside space, the home includes a rear garden almost 50ft long and a front garden with off-street parking potential.

Sudbrooke Road, Balham SW12, £1,675,000, John Thorogood 020 7228 7474



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An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House is broadly

Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to include a garden room and a

large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has

good storage space.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land


NANSEN ROAD, SW11 £1,295,000 FREEHOLD SSTCA substantial, beautifully appointed, end of terrace Victorian house located in one of Clapham Common North Side’s most desirable, residential roads. This

impressive property is presented to exacting standards throughout and benefits from a wonderful blend of contemporary living whilst retaining many original period

features and charm. Transport is well placed locally and provided by Clapham Junction mainline station and Clapham Common Underground (Northern Line). There

are also frequent bus routes that run along Lavender Hill and Queenstown Road that provide excellent access North of the river and into the city.

Immaculate Victorian house | Five Bedrooms | End of terrace | Side return extension | Spacious double reception | Potential to extend further

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Oare, Wiltshire £2,750,000 FreehOld Located in the Wiltshire countryside and built in the 1960’s as a large, modern country house with far-reaching views and extremely flexible accommodation with potential to extend further.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room







CLAPHAM PARK ROAD, SW4 £4,000,000 FREEHOLD

An opportunity to purchase a smart, freehold block in the heart of Clapham comprising 8 self contained apartments. The building comprises 8 apartments in total: 6

two bedroom, two bath apartments ranging from 616 to 752 square feet and two one bedroom ground floor apartments of 540 square feet approximately. All the

apartments have private outside space. The block was built in 2007, is smart and contemporary and additionally has secure bike storage.

Freehold building for sale | Eight, one and two bedroom apartments | Central Clapham location | Modern development built in 2007 | Excellent for local transport and amenities

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FENTIMAN ROAD, SW8 £895 PER WEEK FURNISHED

Located on the sought after Fentiman Road, this house has been refurbished to provide a fantastic top spec property plus ideally located for Oval and Vauxhall

tube stations. The property is arranged over four floors and comprises: spacious through reception room boasting inset contemporary gas fire; high spec, modern

kitchen open plan to dining room/family area providing access to rear garden; three double bedrooms, with master benefiting from walk through dressing area and a

bathroom with free standing bath and shower/wet area plus two further bathrooms servicing the property.

Early Victorian House | Three Double bedrooms | Three bathrooms | Open plan kitchen/reception | Private rear garden | Excellent location

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CLAPHAM ROAD, SW9 £495 PER WEEK UNFURNISHED

Winkworth of Kennington are delighted to offer this refurbished, two bed and two bath spacious flat. Split over two floors with private garden and ideally situated

for Stockwell and Oval tube stations. The property comprises beautiful newly fitted quality kitchen with integral appliances open plan spacious and bright reception,

stylish fully tiled bathroom with free standing bath, two double bedrooms with master benefiting from en-suite shower room and access to rear private garden. The

property boasts large sash windows allowing ample natural light, stunning original features plus a fantastic quality throughout.

Refurbished and spacious flat | Two double bedrooms | Open plan kitchen/reception | Private rear garden | Available now

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Impressive Victorian house is surprisingly spaciousA truly impressive and unique Victorian house located in this prime residential road. The surprisingly spacious accommodation retains a wealth of period features, has an unusually large private rear garden and provides a wonderful opportunity to extend further subject to the usual planning consents.

The spacious accommodation arranged over three floors comprises: grand entrance hall, double reception room with attractive bay window, basement, cloakroom, additional reception room and well specified fitted kitchen with range cooker. On the first floor is a bright double bedroom leading onto a private west facing roof terrace, luxurious shower room, sumptuous family bathroom with beautiful free standing bath and further double bedroom with spacious walk-in wardrobe. On the top floor lies the third double bedroom, a large storage cupboard which could be converted into an additional shower room and access to loft space. To the rear of the property is a wonderful private garden which

is incredibly large for the area and boasts a mature apple tree, well stocked floral/shrub borders, lawn and patio.

The property is located moments away from the fantastic selection of boutique shops, cafes, bars and restaurants of Clapham Old Town, Battersea Rise, Northcote Road and Clapham Junction. The beautiful green open spaces of Clapham Common are a short walk away and the house is extremely well positioned for a number of excellent state and private schools (subject to catchment each year).

Transport is provided by Clapham Junction mainline station and Clapham Common Underground (Northern Line). There are also a number of excellent bus routes that run along Lavender Hill and Queenstown Road north of the river and into the City.

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KING EDWARD WALK, WATERLOO, SE1 £1,150,000 FREEHOLD

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a three bedroom Grade II listed Georgian home. Offering three bedrooms, two reception rooms, kitchen diner, bathroom and

walled garden. Set on a beautiful tree lined street within the conservation area of West Square. The house still retains many of its original period features providing

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GOLDSBORO ROAD, VAUXHALL, SW8 £625,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD An immaculately presented flat in fantastic decorative order, with two bedrooms, a study and a roof terrace. Situated on Goldsboro Road in the heart of the Nine

Elms regeneration area, close to excellent public transport links and local amenities.

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TRINITY RISE, LONDON, SW2 £1,350 PCM

A very well presented one double bedroom garden flat set in this end of terrace Victorian house with an off street parking. Ideally located for the amenities of Herne

Hill, close to its station and the leafy Brockwell Park.

Garden Victorian Conversion | One Double Bedroom | Reception | Separate Kitchen | South East Facing Garden | Off Street Parking | Part Furnished | Vacant

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ELM PARK, LONDON, SW2 £1,350 PCM

We are pleased to offer this split level, first floor, two double bedroom Victorian conversion in excellent decorative order, situated just off Brixton Hill. The property

benefits from two double bedrooms, a large reception diner to front, separate kitchen with wood work top and a modern bathroom with shower over bath.The flat is

offered fully furnished and is set on a quiet residential road off Brixton Hill.

First floor | Split level | Victorian conversion | Large reception diner to front | Separate modern kitchen | Two double bedrooms | Bathroom with shower over bath | Furnished | Available 15th

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GLENELDON ROAD, SW16 £335,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

A well presented, first floor Victorian conversion flat, with large reception room, modern bathroom and fitted kitchen. The property has two double bedrooms and an

attractive private garden at the rear. Well located for access to Streatham station and shops and amenities of Streatham High Road. Ideal as a rental investment or

first time buy.

First Floor Conversion Flat | Two Double Bedrooms | Modern Fitted Kitchen & Bathroom | Private Garden | Close to Streatham Station | No On Going Chain | Sole Agent

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OCKLEY ROAD, STREATHAM HILL, SW16 £325,000 LEASEHOLD

A stylish and contemporary one bedroom apartment with private garden. Forming part of a sympathetic modern extension to an Edwardian house, this stunning

property is located in one of Streatham’s premier roads close to all amenities and transport on Streatham High Road and is in easy reach of Balham and Clapham.

Ground Floor Flat | One Bedroom | Fully Fitted Integrated Kitchen | Flat Screen TV over Bath | External Covered Bike Store | Fitted ‘Soft Close’ Wardrobes | Double Glazed Throughout | Sole

Agent | No On Going Chain

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johndwood.co.ukSOUTHFIELDS 020 8870 8811 [email protected]

GIRDWOOD ROAD, SW18 A well designed family property offering a wealth of accommodation, with excellent access to Southfields’ shops, Underground station and the A3. Approx. 2,321 sq ft. Energy Rating: E.

Master suite, 4 further bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, dining room, family room, veranda, cellar, front and rear gardens, off-street parking.

Freehold Guide Price £1,350,000

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NICOSIA ROAD, SW18A handsome red brick semi-detached house set in Wandsworth’s desirable ‘Toast Rack’. With wonderful proportions throughout, providing a perfect balance of accommodation, a good sized garden, period features as well as modern additions and a full width rear extension. Approx. 2,986 sq ft. Energy Rating: E.

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/dining/family room, cellar, cloakroom, off-street parking.

Freehold Guide Price £2,850,000


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CYRIL MANSIONS, SW11 A spacious and well presented flat boasting wonderful views over Battersea Park situated on the 2nd floor of this popular mansion block on Prince of Wales Drive. Approx. 810 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room.

Freehold Share Guide Price £899,000

VALIANT HOUSE, SW11 A delightful riverside apartment on the 1st floor of this popular gated development close to Battersea Square. Approx. 960 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room.


ALBERT PALACE MANSIONS, SW11 An attractive flat on the 1st floor of this popular mansion block close to Battersea Park, benefiting from an “eat- in” kitchen and a southerly facing reception room. Approx. 693 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room.

Lease to 2152 Guide Price £695,000

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ALDERBROOK ROAD, SW12 A spacious split-level apartment on the top floor of this period house in the desirable Nightingale Triangle. Located close to Clapham Common, local transport links and shops. Approx. 610 sq ft. Energy Rating: E.

Bedroom, bathroom, open-plan kitchen/reception room.


THE CHASE, SW16 An exceptionally well presented family home located on this desirable road, subject of an extensive refurbishment with the open-plan kitchen leading out onto the garden. Approx. 1,770 sq ft. Energy Rating: C.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining/family room, off-street parking, garden.

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Prospect Place, off Copse Hill, Wimbledon Common, SW20 £3,595,000 Freehold

A beautifully presented detached house located in a small & exclusive, secure gated development. Built by Octagon and comprehensively updated to include a cinema, steam room, two dressing rooms and landscaped gardens. Wimbledon Common, Village and King’s College School are all close by.

Four/Five Bedrooms, Four Bathrooms, Two Dressing Room, Steam Room, Superb Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Large L – Shaped Drawing Room, Cinema, Family Room, Study, Cloakroom, Conservatory, Beautiful Rear Garden, Double Garage, Off Street, Parking, Gated Development

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Contemporary luxury in true classic styleA new and classically styled luxury home close to Wimbledon Common and Village is on the market complete with planning permission for a 1800 sq ft basement leisure complex.

This impressive seven-bedroom property stands on a generous corner plot behind a driveway with electronically operated gates. Double front doors open into a triple-height reception hall featuring stone flooring and an oak staircase with glass balustrades.

A superb 30ft rear reception with limestone fireplace overlooks the 71ft garden and has two pairs of French windows and two sets of folding doors leading to the full-width stone terrace, lawn, kitchen garden and wild flower beds.

Forming an excellent entertaining space, the reception is linked to

the comprehensively fitted kitchen offering bespoke contemporary units by Benton’s of Devizes combined with Miele appliances. More folding doors lead to the terrace. The front reception is wired for using this space as a cinema room, and a centrally located study has plenty of cupboards, bookshelves and display shelves.

Occupying the entire rear of the house on the first floor, the master bedroom suite has a west-facing terrace overlooking the garden. The 6400 sq ft home includes a fitted wine store, five bath or shower rooms, two dressing rooms, and a large integral garage.

Bathgate House, Bathgate Road, Wimbledon Common SW19, price on application, Robert Holmes & Company 020 8947 9833

The Wimbledon Village specialists with over 30 years of experience, and substantial knowledge of the South London property market, providing a friendly, fl exible service to clients in order to make moving home a positive experience.

Robert Holmes & Company has earned its reputation by providing a bespoke approach to estate agency, offering clients an independent and distinctly personal service tailored to individual requirements.

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Wimbledon Village £5,350,000

A classically-styled residence, recently built to a very high specification located moments from the Common with a lower ground floor leisure complex and versatile accommodation

Reception hall • 2 reception rooms • study, kitchen/dining/family room • leisure complex • cinema room • 6 bedrooms • 7 bath/shower rooms • landscaped garden • gated driveway parking • ER/C

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Wimbledon £2,850,000

A fabulous modern townhouse located within a short distance of the prestigious All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon Common and the Village with over 4,300 sq ft of living space

Versatile reception space • super open plan kitchen/dining room • 6 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • south facing garden with separate studio • garage and off-street parking • ER/B

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Wimbledon Village £3,250,000A modern detached residence in a quiet and sought after road close to the Common6 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Smallbone kitchen • large garden • gated driveway • ER/C

Wimbledon Village £6,250,000With over 7000 sq ft being built by Lifestyle Projects3/4 receptions • 6/7 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms • landscaped garden • parking

Wimbledon £2,786,000In a gated mews development close to King’s College School, the Village and the Common3 reception rooms • 6 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • garden • garage • off-street parking • ER/D

Wimbledon Common OIEO £2,250,000An imposing Georgian-style house with potential for alteration or redevelopment stpp4 receptions • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • separate garage with flat • gated drive • ER/E

Wimbledon Common £2,850,000Comprehensively refurbished, modified and extended family homeDouble reception • study • 5 bedrooms • 4 bathrooms • westerly garden • garage • ER/C

Wimbledon £1,700,000In a small and exclusive development close to the Common and local schools including King’s3 receptions • study • 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • westerly garden • double garage • ER/E

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Wimbledon £1,800 pcmLight and airy refurbished second floor apartment in a quiet purpose built 1930s block2 Beds • 1 Bath/Separate WC • Kitchen • Reception/Dining • Communal Gdns • OSP • ER/D

Wimbledon Village £5,750 pcmElegant and spacious Edwardian apartment in a much favoured Wimbledon Village Road4 Beds • 2 Baths • Kitchen/Dining • Reception • Roof Terrace • Garden • Garage • OSP • ER/D

Wimbledon £1,900 pcmBeautifully presented Victorian cottage within walking distance of Wimbledon station2 Beds • 1 Bath • Kitchen • Reception/Dining • Patio Garden • ER/C

Wimbledon £2,300 pcmRefurbished to a high standard, a ground floor apartment in a desirable gated development2 Beds • 2 Baths • Kitchen • Reception/Dining • Communal Gdns • OSP • ER/C

Wimbledon £5,750 pcmSpacious and modern detached family home within easy access of good transport links5 Beds • 4 Baths • Kitchen/Breakfast • Reception/Dining • Utility • Cloakroom • Garden • OSP • ER/C

Wimbledon £9,500 pcmSubstantial detached family home in a prime location with extensive secluded gardens 7 Beds • 5 Baths • Kitchen/Dining • 3 Receptions • Utility • Cloakroom • Garden • Garage • OSP • ER/D

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Devereux Road£2,695,000 FreeholdThis incredible new build house has been built with a stunning period style façade and a high end contemporary interior. The architect has designed the internal space, with modern day family needs in mind from the start – rare for this area.

Five bedrooms • Kitchen/ Family room • Reception/ Drawing Room • Five Bathrooms (four en-suite) • Media/ Playroom • Utility room • Two downstairs cloakrooms • Wine room • Gymnasium • Outside Patio • Garden • Ten year new build warranty

The Garden HousePrice on Application FreeholdThis incredible contemporary property has been designed by the present owners with exceptional attention to detail and an extremely high level finish throughout. The garden house is arranged over two levels, ground and lower ground floor and the layout has been arranged in order to give all of the principle rooms excellent natural light.

Four double bedrooms • Kitchen/family room • Reception room • Family bathroom • Two shower rooms • Garden • Two sunken patios • Substantial built in storage

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Ballingdon Road£1,750,000 FreeholdThis attractive five bedroom Victorian house is positioned on one of the most sought after residential streets between the commons. The property has been extended on the ground floor into the side return, on the top floor into the loft space and is immaculately presented throughout.

Five double bedrooms • Reception room • Kitchen • Family room • Ground floor w/c • Family bath/shower room • En suite bath/shower room • En suite bathroom • Garden • Cellar

The Orangery£1,750,000 FreeholdOccupying a large plot on this sought after residential road is this superb Freehold house with excellent lateral space. The entire accommodation is arranged over the ground floor (a rare find in the area) with excellent proportions in all of the principle rooms. One of the major features that is instantly noticeable is the tremendous sense of natural light.

Three bedrooms • Reception room • Kitchen/dining room • Family bathroom • En suite shower room • Conservatory • Patio garden • Secure off street parking





Wakehurst Road£1,100 per week UnfurnishedAn extremely impressive Edwardian house located on Wakehurst Road which has been tastefully refurbished, neutrally decorated throughout and fully extended into the basement and loft. The ground floor has been opened up to make a very spacious reception room which leads on to the garden and kitchen.

Five Double Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • En-Suite Bathroom • Shower Room • Double Reception Room • Kitchen • Garden • Cinema/Play Room

Broomwood Road£900 per week UnfurnishedA lovely family house measuring just over 2,100 sq foot and presented in excellent condition throughout. This natural four bedroom house has been extended into the side return in the kitchen and basement to create an ample amount of living space.

Four double bedrooms • Kitchen/breakfast room • Double reception room • Bathroom • Two shower rooms • Basement playroom • Utility room • Garden

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Lavender Walk £695 per weekTwo double bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Ample storage • Courtyard garden/off street parking • Conveniently located for all local amenities • Furnished

Bennerley Road £375 per week Reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Bathroom • Bedroom • Cellar • Furnished

Candlemakers £375 per weekOne double bedroom • Reception room • Open plan kitchen • En suite bathroom • Cloakroom • Furnished

Mallinson Road £850 per weekFour double bedrooms • 5th bedroom/study • Two bathrooms • Shower room • Double reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Cellar utility room • Garden • Unfurnished



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Alderbrook Road Nightingale Triangle SW12£1,650,000 | FREEHOLD

A wide and imposing 3-storey Victorian house (2581 SQ.FT / 238 SQ.M) with sun-ny west-facing garden, a wealth of original features and great scope for extension into loft, side return and basement. Very close to Clapham South tube, Balham mainline, the edge of Clapham Common and excellent schools. EPC - E.

Broomwood Road Between the Commons SW11£1,950,000 | FREEHOLD

This is something special and virtually impossible to find between the commons - a substantial five bedroom Victorian house with large sunny garden for less than £2m. Its 2700 square feet of immaculately designed and stylishly refurbished space includes outstanding extensions to kitchen, loft and basement and has been meticulously planned for modern life . Close to schools, fashionable Northcote Road and excellent transport facilities. EPC rating - C.

• Wide Hall• Drawing Room• Dining Room• Kitchen/Breakfast Room• Cellar• Cloakroom/WC

• West-facing Garden• 5 Bedrooms• 3 Bath/Shower Rooms• Unconverted Loft• L.B. Wandsworth• 2581 SQ.FT/ 238 SQ.M + eaves

• Front Garden • Entrance Hall• Double Reception Room• 27’ Kitchen/ Breakfast Room• 27’ Family Room • 48’ Garden• Cloakroom/WC

• Utility Room• 5 Double Bedrooms • 3 Bath/ Shower Rooms• L.B. Wandsworth• Residents’ Parking• 2682 SQ.FT/ 249 SQ.M

FOR SALE

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Morella Road Wandsworth Common SW12£2,650,000 | FREEHOLD

A handsome Victorian family home of 3343 square feet, with jaw-dropping extensions to ground and lower ground floors creating outstanding living/enter-taining space and generous upper floor accommodation including six bedrooms, study and four bathrooms. Situated close to excellent schools shopping and transport facilities in an exclusive enclave just off Wandsworth Common. EPC rating - D.

• Front Garden• Entrance Hall • 2 Large Reception Rooms• Kitchen /Dining Room • Cloakroom/WC • Lower Patio• 26’ Family Room• Study• Utility Room• Store Room

• 6 Bedrooms (Total)• 4 Bath/Shower Rooms (Total)• Master Bedroom• En Suite Bath/Shower/Dressing

Room• Rear Garden 25’ x 23’• L.B. Wandsworth• Residents’ Parking• 3343 SQ.FT / 310.5.2 SQ.M (inc

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Thrill of The ChaseAn extensive refurbishment programme at a three-bedroom property at The Chase in Streatham has updated the home’s dual entertainment areas.

The expanded open plan kitchen and dining room, with skylights in the ceiling, is all contemporary and opens out into the south-west-facing rear garden through floor-to-ceiling glass doors.

On the second floor, a large master bedroom with Juliet-style balcony and en suite bathroom has been created as part of the recent modern makeover. There are two more double bedrooms and a single on the first floor, and the house has off-street parking at the front.

The Chase, Streatham SW16, guide price £599,950, John D Wood & Co 020 8673 2854

Perfect golf driveSet in grounds of more than an acre, a high-spec, high-tech new-build family house backing onto Coombe Hill Golf Course has luxury lateral accommodation, mature landscaped gardens, and an indoor swimming pool, sauna and spa pool.

Amberwood is an imposing six or seven-bedroom detached property set behind electric gates on a no-through road in the Coombe Estate. With floor-to-ceiling windows and several sets of sliding glass doors, the entire house is exceptionally light and roomy.

Total indoor living space is around 9075 sq ft on three floors, and the ground floor features an open plan kitchen, reception and dining room, as well as a family

room, playroom, cinema room and study. The indoor pool is 11.5 metres long.

Landscaped rear gardens feature flat lawns interspersed with mature trees and a large terrace accessed from the dining room. To the side is a raised lawn ideal as a children’s play area, and in front of the house is a walled patio with an open air gas fire.

There’s ample parking on the front driveway plus an integral double garage.

Amberwood Court, Golf Club Drive, Kingston upon Thames KT2, guide price £7.4m Savills Wimbledon 020 8971 8111

RESTORATIONA three-storey early-to-mid-Victorian house in Fielding Street, Walworth Village, has been restored and extended by the current owners to provide plenty of modern entertaining space. It has two bedrooms, two double receptions, a bespoke kitchen, and a patio garden.

Fielding Street, Walworth Village SE17, offers above £750,000, KFH Kennington 020 7582 7773

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Mossbury Road, SW11Situated just of Lavender hill is this delightfully bright and spacious Victorian house which is known as one of SW11’s premier locations, Mossbury road which is moments from Clapham Commons renowned for their wide open green spaces. The accommodation which is arranged over three floors has been beautifully presented. The bay fronted double reception offers lots of natural light. The kitchen features a range of charming units with fitted appliances, and doors leading out to a stunning garden. The upper floor comprises of four bedrooms and a large family bathroom, and a second shower room. The surrounding area is awash with beautiful Victorian properties and is moments away from Clapham Junction and its vast transport links.

Sabine Road, SW11Set on a quiet residential road only moments away from Clapham Junction, and the wide open spaces of Clapham Common, is this splendid two bedroom cottage. The property offers a wealth of living and entertaining space, including a double reception room, well designed kitchen with separate dining area with direct access via French doors leading onto a secluded south facing rear garden.

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Hot new kitchen at Toast Rack homeThe kitchen, dining and family area has been extended to the full width of the property at a redbrick semi-detached house on one of Wandsworth’s desirable Toast Rack streets.

So-called due to its layout design, the Toast Rack is surrounded on three sides by Wandsworth Common. With no through traffic, the streets are some of the most peaceful in the area.

In the centre of the Toast Rack is Nicosia Road, where the 2986 sq ft house currently for sale offers six bedrooms, four bathrooms, double reception room, 50ft garden and off-street parking.

The new rear extension is flooded with natural light through its glass folding doors and skylights, and windows at the side of the house deliver light to the staircase and landings on each floor.

Bellevue Road and its attractions are just across the Common, and Wandsworth Common station can take you to Victoria in around 12 minutes.

Nicosia Road, Wandsworth SW18, guide price £2.85m, John D Wood & Co 020 8871 3033

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Three New Year wishesAs we end what has been a phenomenal year to work in London property, thoughts turn to how we might change a few things going forward. So here are three wishes we’d love to see granted in 2014, but in reality they will never happen.

Firstly, please let someone in Parliament have the common sense to make stamp duty a straightforward scale. Yes of course we’d like it to be abolished altogether but realistically that’s never going to happen.

Instead could we at least have a system where the tax goes up in tiny increments rather than the absurd stepped arrangement that unfairly penalises those with properties valued just over £250,000, £500,000, £1m and £2m?

Secondly, could someone please come up with a conveyance system that binds both buyer and seller from day one? The ridiculous system we have where neither side has any commitment to the other while solicitors, lenders and both sides faff about for eight to 10 weeks doesn’t work.

Thirty per cent of transactions fall through between sale agreed and exchange of contracts. This is the biggest cause of stress in the property transaction process and it’s completely unnecessary. In virtually every other country both sides are committed to each other when the offer is accepted, and only if a survey or due diligence unearths something major can the commitment be broken.

Finally, to my fellow estate agents, please stop overvaluing people’s properties just to get the instruction – you’re just playing on sellers’ weaknesses and it is really poor practice. I get that in a rising market you have to be a little ambitious in your pricing, but seriously some of the prices I’m hearing at the moment are just laughable.

Oh and while you’re at it, stop dropping your fees to absurd and unsustainable levels. I’m all for market forces, but by continuing to offer bucket-shop fees you’re also driving all the professionals out of the industry. That leads to rubbish customer service and gives the industry an even worse reputation than it has already.

So that’s it, my three wishes that I can almost certainly guarantee will not be granted. It’s been a tumultuous year and certainly one that will go down in history as the moment where the London property put the recession behind us and our best foot forward.

Have a prosperous 2014.

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warrenputney.co.uk194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH

139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

An imposing, handsome and well presented detached Victorian house with a large west facing garden and off street parking on one of the best roads in West Putney. Of particular note is the exceptionally generous entertaining space on the raised ground floor which includes an extended, vaulted, double height kitchen breakfast room that leads out to the very private, mature, lawned garden.

Detached victorian freehold house • large west facing garden • three reception rooms • 26Ft kitchen breakfast room • guest w.c. • master bedroom with large en-suite bathroom • six further bedrooms • modern family bathroom • two further modern shower rooms • off street parking • study • garden storage • side store • potential to extend (STPP) • prime West Putney location

A substantial mid-terraced, five bedroom Victoria house with a 46Ft private rear garden. On the ground floor there is a well proportioned double reception room and modern kitchen/breakfast room while the upper floors offer light, spacious and flexible accommodation and a luxurious master bedroom with dressing area and en suite shower room.

Double reception • modern kitchen/breakfast room • master suite with dressing area and en-suite shower room • four further double bedrooms • roof terrace • modern family bathroom • guest w.c. • 46Ft private garden • large cellar

Egliston Road£3,500,000

Putney Bridge Road£1,250,000

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Malbrook Road £2,900,000Entrance hallway • reception room • dining room • kitchen • study • utility room • downstairs cloakroom • master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room • four further double bedrooms • cloakroom • shower room • family bathroom • large west facing garden open to the south • double garage • garden store • carriage driveway • off street parking

Highlands Heath £595,000Share of freehold • 1930 mansion block • 1,157SqFt apartment • large reception • kitchen • three bedrooms • master bedroom • en-suite • bathroom • separate wc • use of tennis and squash court • private off street parking

Wellwood Court £585,0001930s building • top floor • bright entrance hallway • reception with fireplace • kitchen • master bedroom • two further double bedrooms • bathroom • lift and off street parking • share of freehold

Parkfields £1,850,000Entrance hallway • front reception room • kitchen/family room • utility room • larder • play room/study • downstairs cloakroom • self contained annex with studio room/bedroom four and shower room • master bedroom with dressing room, ensuite bathroom and access to roof terrace • two further bedrooms with ensuites • loft storage • south facing walled garden • garden storage

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Cedar Mews £2,500 PCMStunning modern house • reception room • open plan kitchen • huge master suite • further double bedroom • luxury bathroom • utility room • wood floors • integrated audio visual system • private garden • off-street parking • gated development • communal sky • central location

Gwendolen Avenue £1,700 PCMStunning period conversion flat • first floor • reception open plan to modern kitchen • two double bedrooms • smart bathroom • communal garden • close to Putney high street • Upper West Putney premier road • garage by separate negotiation

Galveston Road £2,100 PCMLarge airy apartment • three bedrooms • large reception • eat- in kitchen • brand new bathroom • redecorated • immaculatley presented • plenty of storage • short walk to East Putney tube

Westhorpe Road £1,475 PCMPeriod conversion • one bedroom • garden flat • eat in kitchen • reception room • shower room • well proportioned double bedroom overlooking the garden • beautifully presented throughout

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PRICE’S COURT, COTTON ROWBATTERSEA SW11

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presents...Abbeville Road, Clapham, SW4

One Bedroom Flat - £395 PW

Located in the heart of Clapham’s charming Abbeville Village, this delightful flat makes up the whole ground floor of this imposing property.

Enjoying large proportions throughout, it is adorned with Period features and fireplaces. Off-street parking and bike shed are an additional bonus.

Clapham Office29, Abbeville Road, SW4 9LA e: [email protected] t: 020 8675 1762

The internal accommodation comprises large double bedroom, modern three piece bathroom suite, fully fitted integrated kitchen and large living room. From the painted floorboards to the soft cornicing, it makes for a warm and very welcoming home.

Abbeville Road is known for its fantastic array of bars and restaurants. A five minute walk to Clapham South Tube station, you just couldn’t ask for more!

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FIELD & SONSSurveyors, Valuers & Estate Agents

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www.fieldandsons.co.uk

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Lansdowne Gardens, Stockwell SW8£1,800,000

Westminster Mansions, Westminster SW1£455,000

Stockwell Park Road, Stockwell SW9£1,200,000

Stockwell Park Crescent, Stockwell SW9£1,000,000

Aragon Court, Kennington SE11£450,000

Walcot Square, Kennington SE11£1,175,000

Groveway, Stockwell SW9£1,800,000

Brunswick Villas, Camberwell SE5£850,000

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Groveway, Stockwell SW9£2,300,000

Radcot Street, Kennington SE11£900,000

Lansdowne Gardens, Stockwell SW8 £1,350,000

Cleaver Square, Kennington SE11£1,800,000

Albert Square, Stockwell SW8£1,800,000

Benhill Road, Camberwell SE5£599,950

Wincott Street, Kennington SE11£800,000

Ravensdon Street, Kennington SE11£1,350,000

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Est. 1804

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Milverton Street, Kennington£630 per week

Walcot Square, Kennington£615 per week

St Georges’s Wharf, Vauxhall SW8 £1000 per week

Lansdowne Gardens, Stockwell SW8£340 per week

Camberwell New Road, Camberwell SE5 £395 per week

Burnley Road, Stockwell SW9£725 per week

St Mary’s Gardens, Kennington SE11 £635 per week

Hartington Road, Stockwell SW8 £730 per week

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CAMBERWELL GROVE, SE5 £750,000Admirable eco home on Camberwell’s fanciest street. Period home redesigned by revered architect, 3 bedroom areas, meticulous landscaped garden and full disabled access. Perspex lift and sedum living roof. When this owner approached John Eger (of Eger Architects) to redesign this home, the brief was to maximise natural light, make it environmentally-friendly, plan for full disabled access and give it a flexible layout. You can’t miss the extensive glazing: there are skylights galore (including a sliding skylight) and French doors pitching out at every opportunity, with some swinging open, others being concertina and space-saving courtyard doors that slide apart. Located on a sought after road in Camberwell.



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OVERHILL ROAD, SE22 £379,995Don’t miss luxury life in the Hollywood Hills of London; East Dulwich at its best! Big and very brilliant 2 double bed ground floor pad with crisp internals and private balcony with views. Find it on a hilltop street in rather pretty East Dulwich. No fuss chain free sale.

CHESTER LODGE, WICKHAM ROAD, SE4 £1,250,000Unique c.1850 semi-detached home with 3 double bedrooms, coach house, enormous loft, 100ft ‘secret’ garden, off-street parking and endless possibilities for extension (STPP). Conservation area, close to Zone 2 trains and East London Line links.



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Double the spaceA five-bedroom Victorian family house in a prime

position in East Dulwich features a ground floor containing a double reception room with space

for dining, as well as a modern fitted kitchen and open plan dining area.

The lower ground floor of the house on Overhill Road offers impressive basement space featuring a rear-aspect playroom, utility room and wine cellar. The five bedrooms are on the first and second floor, including the master bedroom and ‘quirky’ en suite bathroom, and there are two contemporary shower rooms.

Total inside living space is 3040 sq ft, and the property also has an 88ft south-easterly-facing garden that includes mature trees and shrubs, decking and an outdoor dining area. There’s off-street parking at

the front of the house, and Overhill Road is handy for the shops of Lordship Lane and Dulwich Village.

Overhill Road, East Dulwich SE22, £1.75m, Foxtons Dulwich 020 8613 6200

Kitchen gardenA wall of floor-to-ceiling glass doors opens up to extend the high-end German kitchen into the south-facing garden of a house near Brockwell Park.

The 1950 sq ft period property on quietly residential Deronda Road, Dulwich, includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and superb finishes throughout. It also has a garage.

Brockwell Park features ornamental ponds, a walled Old English-style herbaceous flower garden, and a 19th century clock tower. It also has historic buildings such as Brockwell Hall and Brockwell Lido, as well as outdoor sports facilities and a children’s play area.

Nearest stations are Tulse Hill, a third of a mile away, Herne Hill and West Dulwich, both less than a mile.

Deronda Road, Dulwich SE24, £975,000, KFH West Dulwich 020 8761 0900

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Anerley Park SE20 £219,950 LeaseholdThis well proportioned one bedroom flat is available on the ground floor of a beautiful period house. The property comes to the market chain free and has recently undergone a programme of refurbishment.

Herne Hill Road SE24 £399,950 LeaseholdThis beautiful ground floor flat comes to the market in excellent condition. Conveniently located within minutes of Ruskin Park, this property would suit a wide range of potential buyers

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Red Post Hill, SE24 £600,000 LeaseholdThis three bedroom “homes for heroes style” end of terrace cottage comes to the market with the amenities of both Herne Hill and Dulwich Village moments away.

Sunray Ave SE24 £600,000 LeaseholdThis property offers the character and charm of yesteryear, whilst allowing a potential purchaser to make their own mark. Through a large front garden, the property boasts two reception rooms and a separate kitchen, with doors to a large rear garden.

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Special report by Esmee Jones, KFH regional lettings director for South West London

The South West London lettings market has performed well in the last

year and levels of stock have increased by around 15 per cent since 2012.

Although rental yields are not as high as in previous years, offering an average of 5 per cent in South West London, many investors are benefiting from strong capital growth and rising property values as a result of confidence in the sales market.

Because of the significant rises in property values, more tenants are now renting out of necessity, as purchasing a home of their own becomes increasingly unrealistic in today’s market. We should therefore see continued growth in the number of tenants in 2014.

As demand among tenants increases, we’re finding many typically young professionals and couples who are unable to afford the growing rental prices in traditionally popular areas of London. As a result, there is an overspill into areas further afield and we’ve seen evidence of less sought-after areas doing particularly well.

For example, in an area like Tooting, young professionals and families are attracted by the good transport links into the City as well as better value for

money. Big developments like Fusion by Bellway Homes have been a catalyst for the area. In addition, because of the ripple effect caused by Tooting and rising popularity in other areas, many of their neighbour’s perceptions are altering. Streatham, for instance, has seen an 85 per cent increase in registered tenants in the last year.

Other areas in South West London seeing a rise in appeal are Battersea Park and Clapham. The hugely popular Nine Elms development, located between Battersea Park and Vauxhall stations, will bring an additional 16,000 new homes and should have a major effect on the lettings market here in coming years. The extension of the Northern Line, which is set receive Zone 1 status, will further increase its popularity.

Tenants appear to be looking for long-term stability and on average our tenancy lengths are 15 per cent longer than in previous years. Factoring in incremental rental increases can be a very attractive option for both landlords and tenants and offers greater security to both.

Tenants have shown a greater sense of urgency to secure the right property and as a result in 2013 we saw a 7 per cent reduction in the time span between marketing a property and offer accepted.

kfh.co.uk • 020 8739 2000

TENANTS LACKDIY DAD SKILLSIncreasing numbers of tenants are relying on lettings management services to deal with simple DIY tasks, reports Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings.

While property managers respond to such issues, most jobs are simple repairs that could be undertaken by the tenants themselves. Managers attribute the increase to a lack of ‘dad skills’, which are not being passed down the generations.

“We will send out a qualified repairman to deal with any problems but some of these are so simple that you have to wonder why a tenant would go to the trouble of waiting in for someone,” explains director Marc von Grundherr.

“Just last week we had a tenant phone to say that their lights had gone off. We told him that he simply needed to flick the switch on his consumer unit as something had tripped. He refused, saying that he didn’t want to be electrocuted.”

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Phoenix rises near Clapham JunctionA modern two-double-bedroom flat with an attractive front balcony is set in the gated development at Phoenix Way, a short walk from Clapham Junction station.

The reception room has dining space and tall glass doors to the balcony. There’s a separate kitchen, a main bathroom, and one of the bedrooms has an en suite shower room. The property also includes plenty of storage, a parking space, and somewhere to keep your bicycle.

Phoenix Way, Wandsworth SW18, £450 per week furnished or unfurnished, Palace Gate Lettings Battersea 020 7978 4404

RenovationAn eight-bedroom detached Edwardian house in one of Wimbledon’s premier

roads has been totally renovated and refurbished by the current owner.The home in Lancaster Road, between Royal Wimbledon Golf Course and the

All England Tennis Club, offers more than 4350 sq ft of space on four floors. A grand tiled entrance hall leads the way.

On the ground floor, a double reception room has seating and a formal dining area, and the bespoke kitchen and breakfast room has space for dining. Sliding doors lead to the 55ft long rear garden featuring a patio area, secluded lawn and access to the garage and storeroom.

With its own entrance, the lower ground floor features a family room with a kitchenette, a bedroom currently used as a gym with en suite bathroom, and a TV room and utility room. It would be ideal for your au pair, nanny or housekeeper.

The large master bedroom on the first floor has fitted wardrobes and a refurbished en suite shower room, and the front of the property has off-street parking for three cars.

Lancaster Road, Wimbledon SW19, £15,000 per month furnished or unfurnished, Knight Frank 020 8946 9811

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t Balham

261 Balham High Road SW17 020 8767 3254

[email protected]

11–13 Bedford Hill, Balham SW12 020 8618 2013

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115 Balham High Road SW12 020 8675 6565

[email protected]

Lettings - 80 Balham High Road SW12 020 8675 5050

[email protected]

45 Balham Hill SW12 020 8673 4377

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89 Nightingale Lane SW12 020 8045 8989

[email protected]

t Barnes

67 Barnes High Street, Barnes SW13 020 8658 7344

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73-75 Church Street SW13 020 8563 8333

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52 Barnes High Street SW13 020 8939 6900 [email protected]

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t Battersea

495 Battersea Park Rd, SW11 020 7228 2629

[email protected]

198 Lavender Hill, Battersea SW11 020 7924 2777

manager.battersea@bairstowevescountrywide.co.ukwww.bairstoweves.co.uk

205 Lavender Hill, Battersea SW11 020 3668 1000 (Sales) [email protected]

www.currell.com

21 Battersea Square SW11 020 7771 7100

[email protected]

98–100 Northcote Road, SW11 020 7411 9965

[email protected]

174A Lavender Hill SW11 020 7924 2255

[email protected]

501 Battersea Park Road SW11 020 7228 0174

[email protected] www.johndwood.co.uk

108 Northcote Road, SW11 020 7228 2666 [email protected]

242 Battersea Park Road, SW11 020 7924 1944 [email protected]

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Knight Frank

Knight Frank Riverside, 7a Albion Riverside, 8 Hester Road SW11

020 3597 7670 [email protected]

www.knightfrank.co.uk/riverside

Lettings - 134 Northcote Road SW11 020 7978 4404

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238a Battersea Park Road SW11 020 3402 1900

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29 Battersea Square SW11 020 7924 3130

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29 BATTERSEA SQUARE LONDON SW11 3RA Tel: +44 (0) 20 - 7924 - 3130 Email: [email protected] Web: www.thresherowen.co.uk

THRESHER OWEN

567 Battersea Park Road, SW11 020 7585 0378

[email protected] www.turnerwise.co.uk

207-217 Lavender Hill SW11 020 7228 9265

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t Camberwell

Sales - 323 Kennington Road SE11 020 7840 0666

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Est. 1804

Lettings - 323 Kennington Road SE11 020 7840 0666

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t Clapham

27-31 The Pavement SW4 020 7498 8686

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73 Abbeville Road, Clapham SW4 020 8875 7995

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47 Balham Hill SW12 020 8673 2854


28 Old Town SW4 020 7501 3666

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362 Clapham Road SW9 020 7622 1121

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OLIVER BURNExceeding expectations

Lettings - 1 The Polygon SW4 020 7720 5588

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57 Nightingale Lane SW12 020 8673 9278

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1-3 Old Town SW12 020 7627 5566

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29 Abbeville Road, Clapham SW4 020 8675 1762

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16 The Polygon SW4 020 7498 8660

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t Coombe Hill

259 Coombe Lane SW20 020 8947 9393

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t Dulwich Village

8 Woodwarde Road, SE22 020 3397 1144

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2 Barry Parade, Barry Road SE22 020 8299 3021

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t Earlsfield

372-374 Garratt Lane SW18 020 8971 7070

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Lettings - 370 Garratt Lane SW18 020 8879 6205

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t East Dulwich

12 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 020 8875 7999

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8 Woodwarde Road, SE22 020 3397 1144

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16 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich SE22 020 8693 2277

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t Herne Hill

5 Half Moon Lane SE24 020 7274 3333 [email protected]

OLIVER BURNExceeding expectations

63-65 Herne Hill SE24 020 7733 5454

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236 Railton Road SE24 020 7501 8950

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t Honor Oak

47 Honor Oak Park SE23 020 8699 0011/020 8291 9252 [email protected]

t Kennington

Sales - 323 Kennington Road SE11 020 7840 0666

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Est. 1804

Lettings - 323 Kennington Road SE11 020 7840 0666

[email protected]


Est. 1804

292-294 Kennington Road, SE11 [email protected]

Sales. 299 Kennington Road SE11 020 7587 0600

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Lettings. 299 Kennington Road SE11 020 7587 0600

[email protected]

t Putney

143-145 Upper Richmond Road SW15 020 3195 9100

Property Management 020 3195 9130 [email protected]

198 Upper Richmond Road SW15 020 8780 6111 [email protected]

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 020 8780 1100

[email protected]

139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 020 8780 1100

[email protected]


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196 Upper Richmond Road SW15 020 8788 9295

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t Raynes Park

Station Buildings, Coombe Lane SW20 020 3542 2000 [email protected]

t Richmond

31 Sheen Road TW9 020 8940 6611


40-42 Hill Rise, London 020 8614 9100

[email protected]

t Southfields

21 Replingham Road SW18 020 8870 8811


241 Wimbledon Park Road SW18 020 8877 1000

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t Stockwell

323 Kennington Road SE11 020 7840 0666

[email protected]


Est. 1804

t Streatham

1-3 De Montfort Parade,Streatham High Road, SW16

020 8677 9900 [email protected]

1 Leigham Court Road, SW16 020 8769 8744 [email protected]

22 Streatham High Road SW16 020 8769 6699

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t Tooting

58-60 Tooting High Street, SW17 020 8767 1400 [email protected]

t Tooting Bec

77 Trinity Road SW17 020 8767 0522

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t Wandsworth (Between the Commons)

125 Northcote Road SW11 020 7223 7574

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370 Old York Road SW18 020 8480 4444

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507 Old York Road SW18 020 8875 8899

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324 Trinity Road SW18 020 8871 3033

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98–100 Northcote Road, SW11 020 7411 9965

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12 Huguenot Place SW17 020 8877 4810

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99 Northcote Road, SW11 020 3428 2222 [email protected]

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Savills Waterfront12 Huguenot Place SW18 [email protected]

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t Wandsworth Common

22 Bellevue Road SW17 020 8672 9077

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26 Bellevue Road, SW17 020 8682 7777

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34 Bellevue Road SW17 020 8767 2222

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t Wimbledon

53 Wimbledon Hill Road SW19 020 3195 9111

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49 Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19 020 8944 4000 [email protected]

t Wimbledon Village

Hampton House, High Street, SW19 020 8946 0081

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6 High Street SW19 020 8946 1000

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5 Church Road SW19 020 8944 7172


Knight Frank


81 High Street SW19 020 8946 0026

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Knight Frank


Knight Frank Lettings, 81 High Street SW19 020 8946 0026

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35 High Street SW19 020 8947 9833

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Lettings - 11-13 Church Street SW19 020 8870 9669

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1 High Street SW19 020 8971 8111 [email protected]

www.savills.com

60 Wimbledon Hill Road SW19 020 3195 0766

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37 Church Road SW19 020 8946 2930

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t West Dulwich

94 Park Hall Road SE21 020 8819 1612

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Thurleigh Road, Between the Commons SW11A double fronted detached 4 bedroom house with the potential to extend considerably subject to planning. The property benefi ts from off street parking for 2 cars, a walled south facing garden and is perfectly placed for Northcote Road and Clapham Common. Wandsworth Common over ground station and Clapham South Tube are a short walk away providing good access into central London and the City.


KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth020 7768 0994 [email protected]

Tell us how you joined the property industry and briefly describe your career history to date.I suppose it was partly due to my love of architecture, a desire not to be stuck behind a desk in the City, and my perceived ability to ‘sell ice to the Eskimos’ (as my mother put it), that I thought I’d try selling houses. That and the fact that I only had a degree in Modern Art so had little other choice.

What do you enjoy most about working in this market, and what have been your highlights so far?I love the variety of property we deal with. Luckily for me, Knight Frank gets asked in to pretty much all the very best houses, and I am proud that my advice is not only asked for but also often followed. The highlight has to be selling the house I grew up in Westover Road. I popped a letter through the door saying that if anyone were to be selling it, it should be me.

What advice would you give to anyone considering a career in estate agency?Join a reputable firm. You will get the correct training and support to help guide you away from the stereotypical pitfalls of becoming of a low-end estate agent. You have to know that putting your client first is the priority.

In your view, how does the South London market differ from other areas of London?I have worked in South West and North West London and the differences are enormous. Firstly, the fees are higher over the river: almost double with sole agencies 2 to 2.5 per cent. Because of this, agents can offer out some

of their fee to other firms and ultimately an estate agent has access to 100 per cent of the market, not just their instructions.

The other major difference is that the majority of the South West market is family oriented, so it is quiet during half term and holidays, whereas in other parts of London, when the Brits leave the international buyers arrive.

How difficult is the current market for homebuyers, and what advice do you give them?It is tough out there at the moment. This may sound predictable, but if you find the right house negotiate quickly and secure it. There is no shame in paying asking price, especially if being too slow forces you to pay over that price.

Where, in your view, is the best place to live south of the river and why?A difficult one! I have lived by Wandsworth Common, great for the open space; on Wakehurst Road, great for Northcote Road; on Lurline Gardens, great for the King’s Road; and by

Clapham Junction, great for getting absolutely everywhere. I am a fan of the Heaver Estate and also Abbeville Village, but I suppose I’d pick Spencer Park in a large house with the use of a private park and green views all around. Failing that, a penthouse on the river.

If you were not an estate agent, what career would you choose and why?It would have to be something like a ski instructor. My guide last year said he spent the summer in St Tropez and the winter in Chamonix. Bliss. Either that or I’d be a Simon Cowell lookalike!

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SOLD 2013After a record year in 2013, we are expecting to continue achieving record prices in 2014.

If you are considering your options, please do call Sheraton Law to arrange an up-to-date valuation. It is completely free and without obligation.

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Concanon Road, SW2 £825,000

Turret Grove, SW4 £685,000

St Alphonsus Road, SW4 £525,000

St Gerards Close, SW4 £850,000

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Bobbin Close, SW4 £550 per week

Reed Place, SW4 £435 per week

Leppoc Road, SW4 £450 per week

The Chase, SW4 £420 per week

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