haart Sunday Supplement Southern Counties January 2014

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supplementJanuary 2014

Top choice terraces

Stunning semi detached houses

Pick of the Rentals

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All property details are correct at date of publication.

For Sale

Individual character property Feature

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For Sale

Hill Brow, Liss A former coach house, located in a sought after area with potential to upgrade.

This converted coach house believed to date back to the turn of the 20th century is located on a private road in Liss. The property offers plenty of scope and even has potential for a self contained annex. The feature beamed drawing room with an open fire is the ideal space to relax and put your feet up after a busy day at the office. The generous garden allows plenty of space for the family to enjoy the outdoors and for entertaining friends in the warmer months.

Key Features• Five bedrooms• Four Reception Rooms• Private road• Generous garden• Potential for a self contained annex

£600,000

haart of Petersfield 01730 265 266

Feature property

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Mr Lewis, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State met Spicerhaart’s Chief Executive Paul Smith and Chairman John Spence.Paul Smith said: “Help to Buy has contributed to renewed confidence in the housing market. Helping more people, usually first time buyers, afford a home of their own is important.” Said Mr Lewis: “It’s good to hear first-hand how Help to Buy is working in practice. The message is clear that it is helping but not fuelling a house price bubble which is very positive.”

You can find out more about Help to Buy at www.haart.co.uk/buying/help-to-buy.Elsewhere Spicerhaart remains concerned that successive Governments have still not acted to make law the licensing of estate agents.Mr Smith said: “As reputable agents we fully train our staff but anybody can set up as an agent in this country, without training or qualifications. For customers’ sake, this must stop.” Spicerhaart is Britain’s largest independent estate agency business with more than 200

branches in England and Wales and more than 2,000 employees including 350 in head office in Colchester.

High Street brands include haart, Chewton Rose and Spicer McColl plus Felicity J Lord in London, Darlows in Wales and Haybrook in the north of England.

Minister’s fact finding visit on Help to buyBrandon Lewis, a minister at the Department for Communities and Local Government, visited the head office of haart’s parent company Spicerhaart to discuss the impact of Help to Buy, a Government-backed initiative to help people buy a home.

Pictured (left to right) are Paul Smith, Brandon Lewis MP and Will Quince, prospective Conservative parliamentary candidate for Colchester.

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Pick of the bunch

Broad Lane, BracknellIf you want an individual, unique and tailored home then this one is for you! The current owner built and designed it himself and as the family loves watching films constructed a fantastic basement cinema room. Many guests can stay as there is two en-suites and five generous bedrooms. As you enter the reception hall you can feel the space and quality offered by this bespoke home. One can enjoy a relaxing drink in the evening sun as it settles over the westerly aspect garden and if you are a car lover, you can safely stow away your pride and joy in the double garage but still have lots of parking for family and friends. Close to the mainline station, it’s a commuters dream as a brisk walk will get you there in no time at all. £585,000 OIEOhaart of Bracknell 01344 861900

Pick of the bunch


Magic Moments is very dear to our hearts – and we’re not talking about the song or boxes of chocolates.

It’s our charity dedicated to helping terminally sick children and their families.

Every year our employees ride bikes, run marathons, climb mountains and organise raffles, tea parties, car boot sales, boat races, sky dives, bake-offs and more to raise cash for the charity.

Donations pay to take as many children, their siblings and parents as possible to Disneyland.

And in 2013 we helped more families than ever before - 200 people were taken to Paris for four

days at the end of last year with all spending money included.

The trip comprised four families nominated by each of the 12 children’s hospices we support in England and Wales.

One family, who travelled with their terminally ill little girl, summed it up:

“Thank you Magic Moments for an amazing trip. You provided us with exactly what we wanted - memories to last a lifetime.

“Most importantly we did the trip with both our girls. Isobelle will forever remember visiting Disney with her little sister Skyla, long after she has gone, and that for us means more than we can say.”

Magic Moments was set up in 1998 and has raised almost £800,000 to date.

Find out more at www.magicmomentscharity.co.uk.

A bumper year for Magic Moments

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Pick of the Rental Properties

This stunning three bedroom semi-detached home really ticks all the boxes. With two bathrooms, large living space and clever storage, it provides all the room you could need. A large low maintenance garden and ample driveway parking complete the picture.

£1,250 per monthhaart of Slough 01753 530 983

St David’s Close, Maidenhead

A superb one bedroom apartment in a premier semi-rural location, yet within walking distance of the town centre. Its large bedroom has fitted wardrobes and the property benefits from a modern bathroom.

£825 per month

haart of Guildford 01483 304 623

Hampstead Road, Dorking

This fantastic maisonette, finished to a high standard, is situated in a popular location within minutes of Martins Heron station and amenities. The property comprises one double bedroom, a fitted kitchen, modern bathroom and large and light living area.

£775 per monthhaart of Bracknell 01344 303 971

The Warren, Bracknell

An exceptional four/five bedroom detached family home, situated in a quiet cul-de-sac. This property has been extended to offer very spacious and practical living throughout, and it benefits from generous driveway parking and a double garage.

£1,995 per monthhaart of Earley 01189 668 448

Caraway Road, Wokingham

Located within walking distance of Castle View School and not far from the M4, Heathrow Airport and Slough, this highly desirable one bedroom apartment is offered part furnished and has allocated parking.

£750 per monthhaart of Maidenhead 01628 789 991

Upton Court Road, Langley

Take a look at some of the hundreds of properties to let with haart. From just £700 per month, there is something to suit all tastes and budgets.

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This second floor, one bedroom apartment has good access to the M3 and Camberley and is offered furnished. Spacious, well presented and neutrally decorated throughout.

£700 per monthhaart of Fleet 01252 628 060

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Terraced homes

A three bedroom end of terrace family home, situated in a popular Maidenhead location, that offers excellent access into the town centre, as well as the train station and other transport links.

£210,000haart of Maidenhead 01628 778 775

This three-bedroom end terrace is situated in the sought after Castleview area. Surrounded by a quiet park, this house is a perfect home for your children to grow with plenty of space offered by the kitchen/dining room, study/playroom, four bathrooms and a rear garden. Offered with no onward chain

£365,000haart of Slough 01753 538 926

Ellington Park, Maidenhead Dewar Spur, Slough

Sparrowhawk Way, Jennett’s Park, BracknellThis four bedroom end of terrace town house comprises an entrance hall, living room, kitchen/dining room and a ground floor cloakroom. On the first floor are three bedrooms and family bathroom, with the master en suite on the second floor. Comes with two allocated parking spaces.

£325,000haart of Bracknell 01344 861 900

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Semi Detached Homes

Writers Close, Beacon Hill A modern semi-detached cottage offering 2 bedrooms and a pretty rear garden. Forming part of this small development of similar properties in Beacon Hill Village, with its own garden and parking space.

£245,000haart of Grayshott 01428 606 055

This two bedroom semi-detached house has been lovingly cared for by the present owners and is a perfect step on or up the ladder. Presented in lovely decorative order, it comes complete with downstairs cloakroom, rear garden and garage. £239,995haart of Farnborough 01252 541 122

Melrose Close, Farnborough

Compton, Guildford Offered to market with amazing views from the rear garden of rolling hills and having been extended to offer three generous size rooms one with the added benefit of an en suite shower room. Downstairs you have of a lovely conservatory to really enjoy those views, 19’ kitchen/breakfast room and then a separate living room. A further garage/workshop which STPP could be extended to add further living accommodation, there is also off street parking and an enclosed rear garden. Situated in the village of Compton which is ideally placed for access onto the A3 and into Guildford for those looking to commute you also have the park and ride close by which would give you access to Guildford Station.

£350,000haart of Burpham 01483 575 727

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On average, around one half of mortgage savings achieved by moving out of London are wiped out by the cost of an annual London season ticket, says new research by haart.

Hot spots for those with an eye on saving are Southampton (arriving at Waterloo) and Southend (arriving at Liverpool Street).

The average mortgage saving in Southampton when compared to London is approximately £12,908 and, with the £4,308 cost of an annual season ticket, the saving is £8,600. The commute to London takes around one hour and twenty minutes at peak time in the morning.

In Southend the average mortgage saving compared to London is £11,840 and the average season ticket cost is £3,236. This makes for a £8,604 saving and a commute of around one hour and ten minutes.

Living in Oxford or Cambridge in a property of average price and commuting will actually see you out of pocket by £2,132 and £430 respectively due to average property prices surpassing the £350,000 mark and season tickets well in excess of £4,000 per annum.

Leamington Spa also offers lower annual savings of £2,043 due to its comparatively high average property price and season ticket price well in excess of £7,000.

Paul Smith, haart Chief Executive, said: “With the price of an annual season ticket spiralling upward and

property prices showing no slow down, people who are prudent with their money will need to factor in the decreased mortgage payments alongside the increasing cost of commuting.

“Certain towns and cities are already feeling the ‘London effect’, particularly the traditional University towns, so increasing property prices and higher mortgage repayments are insignificant and fail to negate savings through commuting.

“Although by living in regions which are already thriving you will undoubtedly benefit in terms of quality of life, cash savvy commuters may choose to look to locations like Southampton which are more on the up-and-coming side - where you can make a real saving through living out of the capital.

“Ultimately, moving regionally may not be as beneficial as you think given that around one half of mortgage payment savings are negated by the cost of commuting and you’re stuck with an hour, weather permitting of course, commute to put the cherry on the cake.

“For a couple who both live regionally the annual cost of travelling in to London could mount up to £10,000, which may ultimately discourage people from moving out.”

Higher commuter fares damage mortgage savings

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Family homes

An impressive five bedroom detached family home, positioned among mature woodland on an exceptional plot with far reaching views. The property is set back from the road and approached via a long shingle drive leading to the main residence.

£850,000haart of Fleet 01252 613 166

Beacon Hill Road, Church Crookham

Havant Road, Horndean A modernised four bedroom detached family house conveniently located for the A3. With replacement double glazing, a child friendly garden, garage and parking, the home also boasts a modern fitted kitchen and bathroom and has been tastefully decorated throughout.

£310,000haart of Petersfield 01730 265266

This unusual detached property offers all the space you need for comfortable family living. Prestigious road within walking distance of town centre. Detached garage and workshop/office are an added bonus.

£575,000haart of Ashford 01784 256131

Fontmell Park, Ashford

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Live the high life in one of these awesome apartments available through haart.

Apartments/Flats

Elmcroft Drive, Ashford near StainesPrivate gated development of maisonettes offering their own gardens and allocated parking space. This first floor property has a lounge/diner, two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. It is within walking distance to railway station and shops.

£214,995haart of Ashford 01784 256 131

An immaculately presented and well cared for two bedroom first floor apartment to the rear of the development. The home has been lovingly cared for, it has a re-fitted bathroom and there is a security entry system and generous parking included. Ascot is close to Windsor, Maidenhead, The Great Park and many popular golf courses.

£245,000haart of Bracknell 01344 861900

London Road, Ascot

Headley Road, Grayshott, Surrey A wonderful two bedroom, first floor retirement apartment overlooking south facing gardens. The property has been thoughtfully fitted out and is presented in good condition throughout, with all principal rooms facing south to make the most of the sunshine. Offers independent living with a good social community.

£315,000haart of Grayshott 01428 606 055

You cannot help but be impressed by this stylish ground floor apartment located in the heart of Dorking. You can move straight in with the modern fitted kitchen, contemporary bathroom and beautiful double bedroom with storage. Complete with allocated parking.

£200,000haart of Dorking 01306 742 308

Pledges Yard, Falkland Road, Dorking

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