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West Midlands & Wales

Autumn 2012

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In the first few months of the year, both the number of viewings and people registering with us were up 11% compared to this time last year. Although prices are still under pressure, there is a realisation among vendors and purchasers alike that people just want to get on with their lives and, over the next six months, we don’t expect very much to change – the key word is realism on both sides.

We are finding that there is good demand in the middle market, particularly in towns, where maintenance and running costs are

more manageable than in the countryside. We continue to sell around 60% of our houses to people from outside the West Midlands, particularly from the southeast, and also from nearby Cheshire, where prices are considerably higher.

Interestingly, 19% of the houses Strutt & Parker sells, as a firm, are to people working part-time or full-time from home – in Shropshire, it is 28%. It seems many people are prepared to commute

further in order to take advantage of

the quality of life that Shropshire can offer.Mark Wiggin,

Partner

Highland, StansbatchHerefordshire HR6

Highland farmhouse is believed to date from the 12th century and retains a wealth of period features. Home to the current owner for eight years, the property has been sympathetically improved to create a truly wonderful

five-bedroom country home. Set in an elevated rural position, with fabulous walks and out-riding on the doorstep, Highland enjoys wonderful far-reaching views stretching to the Black Mountains and dominates its

hillside location. Few other properties can boast its immeasurable presence and charm.

£925,000

There is a realisation among vendors and

purchasers that people just want

to get on with their lives

‘The key word is realism on both sides’

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&homes Ludlow

Welcome to your property update for West Midlands & Wales. We’re delighted

to share with you some of the diverse properties that your local Strutt & Parker team has to o�er, as well as our expert insight into your local property market. For an innovative way to access a large and enthusiastic pool of potential buyers, or easily view a wide range of houses, contact us for details of Strutt & Parker’s upcoming Open House Day, taking place on Saturday 6 October.

‘The 12-month outlook for the UK property market is muddled. It’s key for mortgage providers to support the main “engines” of the market – first-time buyers and mid-market – through greater liquidity and affordability. Our view is that, although personal debt needs to be contained and reduced, the lending costs that are currently throttling the market will start to soften.’Stephanie McMahon, Head of Research

In summer 2012, Strutt & Parker saw a

64%increase in instruction

numbers and

14.6% increase in exchange

levels, compared with 2011.

And from May 2011 to June 2012, across the regions we produced

on average

2.75%

IN EXCESS of our clients’

expectations on price

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The Old Rectory, BleddfaPowys LD7

A Grade II Listed four-bedroom former rectory surrounded by rolling Radnorshire countryside.

£625,000

Brockton, Lydbury NorthShropshire SY7

A Grade II Listed fi ve-bedroom stone property, presented to a very high standard, plus a useful garage block.

£450,000

Frome Court, BartestreeHereford HR1

An attractive mid-terrace three-bedroom cottage within the grounds of a former convent. £234,000

Redwood Farmhouse, St MichaelsWorcestershire WR15

An attractive six-bedroom period property with stables and land available by separate negotiation.

£425,000

Buckton Mill, BucktonShropshire SY7

An impressive Grade II Listed three-bedroom former corn mill in an idyllic rural location.

£500,000

Algerian Cottage, KnowburyShropshire SY8

A spacious and fl exible four-bedroom property in an outstanding position with unrivalled views across the surrounding countryside. £650,000

Kiln House, KnowlegateShropshire SY8

An exceptional fi ve-bedroom property with unrivalled views and a unique design in six acres. £795,000

The Old Hay Barn, KintonLeintwardine SY7

A fantastic and well-presented Grade II Listed fi ve-bedroom barn conversion in beautiful countryside. £598,500

active potential buyers have

registered in Ludlow since 1 January

328The brochure you produced was the best we have seen

Mr H, Shropshire


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The Grange, Church PreenShropshire SY6

An exceptional country house set in spectacular gardens and grounds totalling 12.25 acres. Available as a whole or in lots. £1,250,000

Hopswood, OrletonShropshire SY8

An exceptional four-bedroom barn conversion with an annexe, beautiful gardens and paddock. £650,000

The Ridges, BirtleyHerefordshire SY7

A beautiful three-bedroom red-brick house in a striking elevated position with far-reaching views. £449,000

Tyn Y Wern, DolauPowys LD1

A strikingly pretty period farmhouse set in beautiful gardens with outbuildings and land in a very attractive location.

£499,000

Thanks for the very successful Open

House DayMr & Mrs J, Manley

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The Mount, CressageShropshire SY5

An outstanding family home that originates from the 1890s – with later additions – that o�ers generously proportioned reception rooms with bay windows and doors that open on to the beautiful gardens and grounds.

There is further accommodation over two floors in the coach house, which also has four adjoining open bay garages, two of which are currently used as stables. The Mount stands in a superb rural setting with stunning

views over the Severn Valley, The Wrekin and Wenlock Edge.

£1,100,000


Kynaston Farm, Ruyton XI TownsShropshire SY4

An immaculately presented four-bedroom former farmhouse with an attached one-bedroom annexe. £495,000

Waterside House, MaesbrookShropshire SY10

A rare development opportunity to create a substantial country house sitting within 16 acres. £600,000

Honeysuckle Cottage, RodingtonShrewsbury SY4

A spacious five-bedroom family home with great accomodation. £775,000

Haye House, BridgnorthShropshire WV16

An impressive seven-bedroom Grade II Listed country home with views over the Severn Valley. £925,000

Oaklea, ShifnalShropshire TF11

A five-bedroom house with stunning views that was originally built in the 1850s and completely refurbished in 2011. Offers in excess of £645,000

The Glen, HanwoodShropshire SY5

A five-bedroom Georgian village house that dates from the early 1800s with a veranda running along the rear overlooking the gardens. £599,000

Broadway House, Montgomery Powys SY15

An elegant eight-bedroom Grade II Listed country house. £1,250,000

The Woodlands, CocknageStaffordshire ST3

A handsome period country house with a lodge, stable block, woodland, land and great views. £895,000

We were impressed by your marketing and communication skills

Mr & Mrs S, Dolgellau


&homes Shrewsbury

We have sold properties ranging in value from

£220,000 to £1.45m


Kevin BoultonPartner

Which is the best house

you’ve sold this year?

It’s not the most expensive, or the biggest, but Algerian Cottage has a view that cannot be beaten. It also has a fabulous kitchen.If you could live anywhere

in your area, where

would it be? A large townhouse with a southwest-facing garden in either Broad Street, Mill Street or Dinham. A signifi cant pay rise or lottery win would be required to achieve this though!What’s your top tip for

making a property stand

out? Great photography is a must. It amazes me that so many agents allow houses to go to the market with awful presentation.If I could have a super

power, it would be... to fl y, so that I could get around the countryside very quickly without getting stuck behind tractors and lorries.

Ben WinsonNegotiator



It has to be 6 Quarry Place, which is a stunning Georgian townhouse with fi ne views that has been in the same family for almost 60 years. It needed renovating but the rooms were magnifi cent and I’m sure it will be an exceptional family home.

Bernadette JenkinNegotiator

What’s the best way to

spend a Sunday afternoon

in your area? Walking in the Shropshire Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. I like to walk with friends or family to work up an appetite for a big Sunday lunch at one of the fantastic village pubs.

Mark Wiggin Partner



This is an unfair question as I happen to love every house we sell.What’s the best way to

spend a Sunday afternoon

in your area? Getting on a bike and exploring the countryside. I don’t really realise how lucky we are to be surrounded by such completely stunning countryside.What’s your top tip for

making a property stand

out? If you have a gated drive, open it before people arrive as a closed gate is unfriendly.

ShrewsburyLudlow


&homes names&faces

Llwynderw Hall, WelshpoolPowys SY21

A charming south-facing period residence with delightful grounds nestled in the Severn Valley.

£650,000

Quarry Place, ShrewsburyShropshire SY1

A beautiful Georgian seven-bedroom house that retains many of its original features despite having served a number of functions, including a hospital. This property sold in excess of the guide price. £1,400,000

Sutton Road, ShrewsburyShropshire SY2

A handsome fi ve-bedroom Georgian townhouse with well-proportioned accommodation. £595,000

Red Roofs, ShrewsburyShropshire SY3

An elegant six-bedroom Edwardian house with delightful gardens in a sought-after residential area. £950,000

Viewing fi gures in Shrewsbury are

up year to date

22%

SOLD

David HendersonAssociate Partner

What’s the best way

to spend a Sunday

afternoon in your area?

I like to go fi shing with my young son on a secluded lake in a picturesque wood. The setting is so beautiful that even the trout don’t seem to want to move out of Shropshire – or perhaps that’s just my poor fi shing skills.If you could live anywhere

in your area, where

would it be? I think it would have to be the buzzing little town of Much Wenlock.If I could have a super

power, it would be...

the ability to catch more and bigger fi sh.


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