BEAUTIFUL HOMES FROM FINE & COUNTRY ...FOR A FINER LIFE ISSUE 1 2015 THE WATERSIDE WOW FACTOR CLOSE TO MAIDSTONE IS A SOMEWHAT UNIQUE WATERSIDE PROPERTY IN PURSUIT OF PERFECTION PGA CATALUNYA RESORT IS ARGUABLY ONE OF EUROPE’S FINEST EQUESTRIAN SPLENDOUR A SUPERB EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY IN LINCOLNSHIRE IS EXPLORED
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Local Expertise,National Presence,International Audience Our international activities are co-ordinated from our showroom in Park Lane, Mayfair, London and in over300 locations worldwide. We combine the international market with the local expertise and knowledge of carefully selected independent property professionals.
Fine & Country Head Offi ce, 119-121 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 7AGTel: +44 (0)20 7079 1515 | Email: admin@fi neandcountry.com | Web: www.fi neandcountry.com
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For sea lovers, breakfast by the lake or a stroll by the river
For more information on waterside properties or for a free valuation, please contact us on +44 (0)20 7079 1515 or [email protected]/waterside-property
We help you find your perfect home by the water
WEST COUNTRYLONDON & SOUTHERN HOME COUNTIESHEART OF ENGLAND & SOUTH WALESEAST ANGLIA & EAST MIDLANDSYORKSHIRE & NORTH EASTNORTHWEST & NORTH WALES
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF FINE & COUNTRY
Our bespoke approachFine & Country understands moving home is one of the most important decisions you make; your home is both a financial and emotional investment.
We understand that exclusive properties require a bespoke approach to marketing and we take the instruction to sell your home as a privilege, an honour and a serious commitment.
Our process takes a lifestyle approach to the promotion of property, focusing on vendors’ comments to highlight personal characteristics that show a home, rather than simply a house. This is presented together with efficient sales management and an attention to detail befitting an ‘upper class’ estate agency service.
Fine & Country – the power of over 300 locations, the strength of the brand and the flexibility, understanding and knowledge of independent businesses.
Fine & Country agents combine the best attributes of independent estate agency with a specialist brand and powerful marketing capability.
“A REFRESHING APPROACH TO SELLING EXCLUSIVE HOMES, COMBINING INDIVIDUAL FLAIR AND ATTENTION WITH THE LOCAL EXPERTISE OF INDEPENDENT ESTATE AGENTS TO CREATE A STRONG INTERNATIONAL NETWORK WITH POWERFUL MARKETING CAPABILITIES.”
“INSTRUCT A FINE & COUNTRY AGENT, THEN SIT BACK AND RELAX AS YOU WATCH A COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING STRATEGY SPRING INTO ACTION ON YOUR BEHALF.”
ProfessionalismEvery Fine & Country agent is a highly proficient and professional independent estate agent, operating to strict codes of conduct and dedicated to you. You will benefit from their local knowledge, experience, expertise and contacts – their businesses are dependent upon successfully selling your property.
Every Fine & Country agent is a member of a redress scheme – in the UK agents are either members of The Property Ombudsman or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Widespread marketingThe more valuable a property, the smaller the number of potential purchasers. As such, we understand the need to market your property further afield and have created a marketing strategy to target the suitable geo-demographic profile of potential purchasers.
In today’s market the mobility of buyers is greater than ever and could come from, quite literally, anywhere – through local and regional marketing, national media or, increasingly, internationally through our growing global network and extensive worldwide marketing.
“FINE & COUNTRY IS A NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED BRAND WITH OVER 300 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UK, FRANCE, PORTUGAL, SPAIN, SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, WEST AFRICA, DUBAI, IRELAND, EGYPT, HUNGARY AND RUSSIA.”
A major strength of Fine & Country is the powerful ability to market property properly on a local, regional, national and international level.
Media exposureHaving analysed the demographics of the average Fine & Country purchaser, we have selected the most comprehensive exposure within the media landscape. We have the power to enjoy strong profiles in a range of national media such as The Sunday Times, The Saturday Telegraph and the Evening Standard, together with seasonal advertising in Country Life, Country Illustrated, Horse & Hound and the Condé Nast range of publications.
“OUR MEDIA BUYERS HAVE TARGETED NATIONAL PRESS CAMPAIGNS, AIMED SPECIFICALLY AT OUR CORE FINE & COUNTRY AUDIENCE OF PROPERTY BUYERS.”
Presenting your property professionally to the widest possible audience enhances your chances of achieving the best price in the shortest time.
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International reachThe Fine & Country brand is expanding – the successful formula of local expertise, coupled with creative and intelligent marketing, extends into the lucrative international market. Fine & Country is a multi-award winning specialist in the luxury property market with over 300 locations worldwide.
This seamless international reach is underpinned by our global referral system and intelligent website. International marketing offers potential purchasers one of the finest selections of high quality property for sale anywhere in the world.
With over 300 locations worldwide, you can access the international market place with the trust and confidence of a global brand.
The market place for individual and exclusive properties is, by definition, limited. People are, however, prepared to travel considerable distances to find their ideal home.
For returning expatriates, international investors, business relocators and that perfect retirement home in the sun, Fine & Country promotes and operates on an international level.
“EXCLUSIVE AND SPECIALIST PROPERTY REQUIRES INDIVIDUAL AND EXPERT ATTENTION TO ENSURE RELEVANT AND INTELLIGENT MARKETING EXPOSURE.”
“ACCESS THE LUCRATIVE LONDON AND INTERNATIONAL BUYERS’ MARKET FROM OUR PRESTIGIOUS SHOWROOMS ON PARK LANE, LONDON W1.”
ACCESS THE INTERNATIONAL
MARKET PLACE
“AS INTERNATIONAL BARRIERS ARE SHRINKING, IT IS IMPORTANT TO BE ABLE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A WORLDWIDE PROPERTY MARKET.”
LEFT: 119-121 Park Lane,
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Fine & Country brings together a wealth of experience and know-how to design a suite of national marketing options that can be tailored to suit your individual property requirements.
Lifestyle presentationPeople buy as much into the lifestyle of a property and its location as they do the bricks, mortar and dimensions of its construction.
We create property details which bring your home to life, enhancing the character and location, the areas, the amenities, facilities, transport and much more.
Vendor interviews are conducted, detailing items such as the seller’s favourite room, how the house fits their life and what they will miss most when they move – all enhancing the lifestyle to prospective purchasers.
Intelligent marketing that really shows resultsProspective purchasers require more than room measurements, they want to understand what it is like to live in the home and the surrounding environment.
Fine & Country designs details to enhance the character and location, the area, the amenities and facilities, from schooling to shopping and terrain to transport, creating a lifestyle image for prospective purchasers.
“IN ORDER TO PRESENT YOUR PROPERTY PROPERLY AND ATTRACT MAXIMUM INTEREST, WE OFFER A HIGH IMPACT SUITE OF MARKETING MATERIALS WHICH GENERATE ENQUIRIES AND VIEWINGS.”
“SOPHISTICATED, INTELLIGENT AND CREATIVE MARKETING THAT PROVIDES THE TYPE OF INFORMATION BUYERS WOULD NEVER NORMALLY SEE – IT IS A CASE OF PRESENTING AND PROMOTING YOUR PROPERTY AS IF IT WERE OUR OWN.”
Fine & Country recognise the more prestigious a property, the smaller the target market and thus the greater importance the promotional materials carry. ‘Presenting your property properly’ is not just a motto at Fine & Country but the mantra of the company.
ACCESS THE INTERNATIONAL
MARKET PLACE
OUR UNIQUE
MARKETING APPROACH
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NEWS2014 was a fine year for Fine & Country, with the opening of 42 offices, as well as the launch of a new department, Fine & Country Golf, and the creation of the Fine & Country Foundation. Fine & Country now has offices in more than 300 locations worldwide. In the UK, offices opened in areas including Bristol, Fulham, Padstow and Nottingham, and internationally, offices have opened in Russia, Portugal, Dubai and South Africa. Fine & Country’s international presence was further strengthened by the launch of Fine & Country Golf, with strategic partnerships with Troon Golf and European Tour Properties allowing for marketing and selling properties from an exclusive portfolio of elite golf developments around the globe. “The new venture represents an exciting step for Fine & Country. This is the first time we have specialised in golf real estate. We are seeing more people interested in not just buying a property but buying their dream lifestyle,” comments Robert O’Brien, Head of Fine & Country Golf. Fine & Country has also grown in terms of its charitable endeavours. The Fine & Country Foundation was launched to help combat one of the largest social issues in the UK – homelessness. Malcolm Lindley, Managing Director of Fine & Country and a Trustee for the Foundation has set a goal of raising £1,000,000 in the first year.
A fine year
“We as a network have a social responsibility to help others and by combining the charitable efforts within the network, we can achieve great things,” Malcolm explains. Fine & Country has even bigger plans for 2015, with exciting new developments already in the pipeline.
Fine & Country are extremely pleased to announce the opening of Fine & Country Chiado in February 2015. Located in the heart of Lisbon, Fine & Country Chiado joins the network of estate agents in over 300 locations worldwide, representing the brand’s expansion in Portugal.
The new office specialises in the marketing, promotion and sale of luxury residential and tourist real estate in the areas of Greater Lisbon and Cascais and Estoril. They also focus on the promotion of the Portugal Golden Residency Permit to non-EU
Portuguese plansnationals who are required to purchase a property in excess of €500,000 to qualify. Fine & Country Chiado, Lisbon deals with the luxury end of the market in Chiado, Principe Real, the Baixa and Lapa. This includes individual villas and penthouse apartments ranging from €1,000,000 – €4,000,000, all within easy reach of the historic centre.
Owners of the business, Charles Roberts and Nuno Durão, are launching the office in the wake of two successful years for Fine & Country Portugal. “The market has been very good for the past two years. This was primarily driven by the Golden Residency Permit and Portugal’s Non Habitual Residence Tax Laws that permit foreign applicants to have zero taxation on their pension and investment income,” says Durao.
“The Fine & Country brand is becoming more established in Portugal every day with large offices in Estoril, Lisbon and three offices in the Algarve. We are moving our Lisbon office to bigger and better premises due to the success of the brand. We hope to be opening yet another new office in Comporta (Blue Coast), south of Lisbon, in March 2015 and a second Lisbon office in the latter half of 2015,” adds Roberts.
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Foundation achievements
Property predictions for the coming year can be confusing, packed with mixed messages, but 2015 is shaping up to be a promising year, especially for those of us with pension funds in the UK. With new legislation in April 2015 providing the opportunity to release your pension early, property is the perfect way to invest and see returns.
From April this year, the UK Government legislation will allow you to access your non-salary pension before retirement, presenting the perfect opportunity to invest in the lifestyle you deserve. The reality that 25% of the total cashed-in pension will be exempt from tax gives you more money to invest. An added benefit is that you don’t have to be retired to access your full pension. Anyone over the age of 55 will qualify, even if you are still in employment and earning a salary.
Investing in a second home either in the UK or in sunnier climes, offers both personal benefit and potential further income through rental returns. As with any decision to invest in real estate, do your research to ensure the property will be fit for purpose. A second home will be a rewarding way to spend your pension, and if you do your research right, it will be stress free too.
With offices across the globe, Fine & Country can help you invest you retirement money in a property to suit your lifestyle.
Investment advice
Polo aficionados and social-goers prepare – the highly-anticipated Fine & Country Gold Cup will take place on Sunday 5 July at the prestigious Royal Leamington Spa Polo Club, Dallas Burst Polo grounds in Warwickshire. Attracting over 5,000 visitors, the Fine & Country Cup is one of the largest polo events in the UK and attracts polo fans from far and wide. More than a sporting event, the Fine & Country Gold Cup is a great opportunity for family and friends to spend quality time together browsing the shopping village, enjoying fine food from our food court or a picnic on the lawns whilst watching exhilarating polo. Royal Leamington Spa Polo Club, Warwickshire, Sunday 5 July 2015. Reserve your complimentary tickets at:www.fineandcountry.com/polo.
Preparing for polo
Reflecting the goals of the Fine & Country Foundation, a team of eight staff from the Fine & Country Park Lane Head Office took part in Centrepoint’s annual Sleep Out event on 6 November. The event gives those involved an insight into some of the realities of homelessness, including the cold, damp, noise and sleep deprivation in a fundraising exercise that saw the team raise more than £3,000. Centrepoint will use these funds to support young homeless people in the UK and provide housing, education, healthcare and life skills. In addition to the sleep out, the annual Cambridge Christmas Carol Concert, organised by Fine & Country Cambridge, raised more than £1,500 for the Fine & Country Foundation. The money will be shared between three local homeless charities; Wintercomfort, Emmaus and Jimmy’s Cambridge.
The event was held on 8 December at the Cambridge Union Society Debating Chambers. The concert was sponsored by local businesses including Beauwater, Langham Press and Marshall, and Fine & Country Cambridge served guests complimentary mince pies and mulled wine as part of the festivities. The Cambridge Christmas Carol Concert is now in its third year. More than 200 people attended
to enjoy the musical talents of the Fairhaven singers. Under Musical Director Ralph Woodward, the well renowned choir sang a range of traditional Christmas carols including ‘Once in Royal David’s City’,‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ and ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’.
For more information on The Fine & Country Foundation, see www.fineandcountry.com/foundation
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P R O P E R T Y F O C U S
THE WORLD OF MARKETING
PROPERTY ONLINE
Property Logic plays a vital role in Fine & Country operations, ensuring allFine & Country properties are presented professionally online. We displaybeautiful homes on our own industry leading website, www.fi neandcountry.com, which are then showcased on major property portals.
As a result, Fine & Country is present in the majority of searches for exclusive properties, making Fine & Country top of its class when it comes to online exposure and advertising.
Fine & Country owns its own IT company – Property Logic – a company dedicated to delivering innovation and design in online property marketing.
“LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL WEBSITES, 65 PROPERTY PORTALS IN 30 COUNTRIES ON FIVE CONTINENTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND HORSE & HOUND WEBSITES, INTEGRATED SOCIAL NETWORKING – YOUTUBE, FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND LINKEDIN, CUTTING EDGE MOBILE WEBSITE AND FINEANDCOUNTRY.COM”
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Fineandcountry.comFully responsive and interactive website delivers equally on mobiles, tablets and desktops, responding to and presenting your property equally well in each environment. Particular attention ispaid to the presentation of eachproperty in a gallery format.
Extensive online advertisingFine & Country advertises all its properties on the Country Life and Horse & Hound websites in addition to the Sunday Times Online and extensive advertising in The Daily Telegraph.
So, when it comes to online property marketing, we can safely say ‘nobody does it better’ in ensuring our beautiful selection of properties is visible to the widest global audience.
“THE FINE & COUNTRY WEBSITE ENSURES THE MAXIMUM LEVEL OF TRAFFIC TO A GLOBAL SELECTION OF PROPERTIES.”
“FINE & COUNTRY PRESENTS ALL ITS PROPERTIES TOA GLOBAL AUDIENCE OF OVER 100 MILLION POTENTIAL BUYERS ON65 PROPERTY SEARCH WEBSITES ACROSS30 COUNTRIES ONFIVE CONTINENTS.”
Fineandcountry.com – responsive website providing state of the art property presentation.
2.4 million hits per day*Accessing 65 global property search websites
1.25 million hits per day*
*February 2015 results according to Hitwise.
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IN THE MEDIEVAL ENVIRONS OF THREEKINGHAM, HORSES ARE NOT OUT OF PLACE. MICHAELA WHITE EXPLORES A SUPERB EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY IN LINCOLNSHIRE.
SPLENDOUREQUESTRIAN
The village of Threekingham lies in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, a short hop south of Sleaford. Past the historic Three Kings Inn – a quintessential old English pub in traditional style – is the turn off that will take you one step closer to what could be home.
Cantering down a long driveway, secured by an electric gate with keypad, you will be fl anked by paddocks which lead to an ample parking area and courtyard with offi ce premises, three stables, a feed room, a tack room with shower and kitchen facilities and a double garage with adjoining high bay horse box or lorry storage.
The property that lies before you is Walnut House, a sympathetically restored and extended period home that provides fl exible family accommodation over two fl oors. The detached fi ve-bedroom house has retained many of the original sections as well as much of its character, beautifully enhanced by high quality fi ttings throughout.
There is an abundance of oak throughout the property from the oak skirting boards and solid oak fl ooring to internal doors and an attractive staircase spanning the two fl oors. A particular feature is the dining–kitchen area which incorporates an extensive range of units with an oil-fi red Aga cooker and exposed rafters to the ceiling. Incorporated within the kitchen is a walk–in storage area with an open Gothic entrance and feature windows.
The ground fl oor is dominated by living space and is bright and airy with an abundance of windows and a skylight. This fl oor comprises a vestibule, drawing room, reception room, sitting room, study, rear hall, kitchen and dining room, utility room, shower room and a conservatory, with Gothic style windows and a ceramic fl oor that overlooks the patio.
There is a rear porch, providing a place of respite on those lazy summer evenings, along with the flagstone patio area and lawned garden with mature walnut trees and a vegetable patch.
The lounge is a cosy family haven, with an open brick fireplace and inset beam window to the rear aspect. French doors open into the conservatory. The sitting room is also a warm space, with dual aspect windows and another fireplace – stone this time –with an inset log burning stove. This is where the main staircase lands. A further log-burning stove can be found in the snug, set on a York stone hearth.
Upstairs are the bedrooms and two superb bathrooms including an en-suite to the master bedroom. This feature bathroom has a corner shower with mermaid panelling, a Jacuzzi, a pedestal basin and is mosaic-tiled. Just like this bathroom, every aspect of this property is superbly presented and finished to a high standard. A separate staircase leads to the final bedroom, which features French doors with a balconette overlooking the garden for Romeo and Juliet moments.
Beyond the main house are two outbuildings. One contains the heated tack room, while the other generously proportioned space houses the purpose built office spaces, a games or conference room and a host of first-rate equestrian facilities.
These include a 40 x 20 manège, two stables, a store room, feed room and boot room. Horses are not the only mode of transport here. There is a double and single garage with an additional open-fronted three bay car port. The property is situated in gardens and paddocks which extend to around 4.3 acres overall.
Your horses will thank you for this extensive acreage – as will your family. The fresh air, the greenery and the quaint village offer an idyllic lifestyle.
About the AreaFrom Peter Mills, Partner of Fine and Country Doncaster and North Nottinghamshire:
Threekingham is a small, rural Lincolnshire village surrounded by open countryside offering a wide range of country pursuits including fishing, shooting and riding. The village has a popular public house, The Three Kings, with a long history connecting it to King John, King Henry VIII and Dick Turpin. The Saxons and invading Danes fought a bloody battle nearby around 870AD, and the original St Peters church is believed to have been built by King Canute on the site of one of his battles.
Now a much more peaceful settlement, the village offers the commuter good road connections provided by the A52 and A15, which cross around a mile to the West. There is also an excellent main line rail connection from Grantham (12 miles) into London Kings Cross Station which takes from 65 minutes.
C H A R M I N G C O T T A G E W I T H C H A R A C T E R
I N A B U N D A N C E
This beautiful four bedroom Grade II Listed cottage offers excellent ground floor accommodation incorporating charming period features and is set in the heart of this popular village only nine miles south of Cambridge and within close proximity of Linton and its wider range of amenities. The property enjoys a plot of approximately 0.2 acres to include a gravelled driveway with parking for up to three cars and a pretty cottage garden complete with a timber building that serves as a home office with power, light and telephone/internet connection and incorporates a log burner. EPC Exempt.
T R U L Y U N I Q U E C O N V E R S I O N O F O U T S T A N D I N G P R O P O R T I O N S
Surrounded by open countryside and with gardens and grounds in excess of 12 acres, an outstanding single storey country residence formed by the stunning and imaginative conversion of an extensive range of 19th Century farm buildings that were previously part of the Wimpole Estate and believed to have at one time comprised Shire horse stables. The original conversion dates back to around the millennium by highly regarded architect and developer Tim Poulson. Since that time the property has been further enhanced whilst making the best possible use of the excellent 7,500 sq ft (approx.) of internal space, tall ceilings and high degree of natural light to provide a superior, generously proportioned home offering versatile accommodation as well as an indoor pool and gym complex, a home cinema and a full size snooker room with bar. Included in the 12 acres of gardens and grounds is a 3,100 sq ft (approx.) barn incorporating eight stables (including six by Hancox Equestrian Ltd) with power and water connected. EPC Rating D.
PROPERTY: Shingay Cum Wendy, HertfordshireGUIDE PRICE: £2,350,000
An absolutely stunning architect designed residence offering extremely spacious, versatile accommodation with magnificent additions while occupying a delightful village setting and benefitting from wonderful mature grounds of approximately 0.6 of an acre, ideal for the al-fresco entertainer. This atmospheric residence benefits from five double bedrooms, four excellent reception rooms, library/studio annexe, luxurious heated swimming pool with waterfall and terracing, ample parking and three garages. EPC Rating C.
PROPERTY: Great Chishill, CambridgeshireGUIDE PRICE: £1,299,500
A F I N E P E R I O D H O M E W I T H A W E A L T H O F
C H A R A C T E R A N D C H A R M
This charming four bedroom Grade II Listed residence occupies a large plot with open views to all sides and superbly presented gardens to include an outbuilding, perfect as a home office. The property itself offers sympathetically extended accommodation to include three reception rooms, cottage kitchen, large utility room and four bedrooms, including one with an en suite. Located just two miles south of the village of Kimbolton and its outstanding schooling, the property retains many original features including handmade decorative roof cresting, open fireplaces and exposed beams, while there are excellent rail links nearby including St Neots commuter station, reaching King’s Cross from 40 minutes. EPC Exempt.
A R C H I T E C T U R A L L Y I M P O R T A N T F O R M E R V I C T O R I A N S C H O O L
This fine conversion has a true ‘wow’ factor from the moment you open the original timber school door and retains many original features including crittall windows with original glass, panelled walls, wood block flooring and a full height vaulted ceiling approaching 30 ft. With views over the village church and just two miles from the cathedral city of Ely, the property has been subject to meticulous upgrades within the vendor’s ownership, which include an outstanding kitchen/dining/morning room, resulting in this versatile village property with a separate self-contained annexe. EPC Rating E. PROPERTY: Stuntney, CambridgeshireGUIDE PRICE: £750,000
A R C H I T E C T D E S I G N E D R E S I D E N C E I N A R U R A L
S E T T I N G
A beautifully presented contemporary family house with spacious accommodation, superb countryside views and attractive grounds of around 2.5 acres. The property extends to approximately 4,500 sq ft in all, to include a stunning double aspect and part-vaulted living room and four bedrooms as well as a vaulted pool room, which houses a heated swimming pool. The property is approached over a tree lined driveway and is set in the picturesque village of Kirtling, which is situated just 5 miles south of Newmarket and 16 miles east of Cambridge. EPC Rating E.
A substantial and most attractive property occupying a unique prestigious location within this sought after road and offering wonderful garden views to the rear. The property offers a wealth of character and charm and has an excellent range of living accommodation, including four bedrooms. An attractive feature of the property is the impressive living space defining three separate areas which create the hub of the home and an ideal space for spending time with family and friends. The property is centrally located within easy walking and/or cycling distance of the city centre, railway station, River Cam and Midsummer Common. EPC Rating E.
This spectacular Grade II Listed residence, believed to date back to 1348, is set in spectacular grounds of over 12 acres, offering equestrian facilities and within easy commuting distance of London and Cambridge. On the market for the first time in nearly 50 years, this fine property offers over 4,500 sq ft of accommodation which has been extensively and beautifully renovated in recent years by the current owner. In addition, there is an outstanding range of farm buildings including a magnificent thatched medieval barn which provides home business, entertainment and other accommodation. EPC Exempt.
S T U N N I N G V I E W S F R O M A N E L E V A T E D
P O S I T I O N
A handsome country home of superb proportions located in an enviable setting with beautiful countryside views. Formerly a farm, the property dates back to the 19th Century and has been complemented with more recent additions resulting in a fine period family home with over 4,000 sq ft of accommodation. The property has many delightful features including high ceilings, sash windows, open fireplaces and bay windows as well as the added benefit of having a brick built stable block and a garage block, both of which have the potential for further development, subject to the necessary planning consents. EPC Rating F.
C O M M A N D I N G P O S I T I O N O V E R L O O K I N G T H E
V I L L A G E G R E E N
This striking, Grade II Listed former farm house is beautifully presented and enjoys enviable views over the village green to the front and fields to the rear on a 1.2 acre plot. It comes with a large cladded barn, a double garage and adjoining gym and an historic moated garden. This period home features high timbered ceilings and a central working fireplace with an Aga in the kitchen breakfast room. There are three well appointed bathrooms and five double bedrooms, the master having an en suite. The sought after village of Eltisley offers a school, a bistro pub and a large central green with cricket pavilion. EPC Exempt. PROPERTY: Eltisley, CambridgeshireGUIDE PRICE: £1,150,000
E X P A N S I V E C O T T A G E W I T H A N A R R A Y O F
O R I G I N A L F E A T U R E S
WEST WRATTING
Occupying a prominent position in this popular and picturesque village on a plot exceeding half an acre is this most impressive Grade II Listed 17th Century part-thatched cottage set back from the High Street and offering flexible accommodation that has previously been utilised as two separate dwellings, making it ideal for extended families or one large residence. Further benefits include French doors and Inglenook fireplaces while exposed beams are evident throughout the three reception rooms and four bedrooms. Outside there is ample parking, double garaging with a studio above and mature, fully enclosed gardens of approximately 0.6 of an acre, which adjoin grazing land to the rear. EPC Exempt.
PROPERTY: West Wratting, CambridgeOFFERS OVER: £750,000
D E E P L Y I M P R E S S I V E 1 9 3 0 ’ S F A M I L Y H O M E
STRADISHALL
Standing in an imposing position overlooking a large green and set on a large plot exceeding two acres, a fine detached residence of enormous, elegant proportions and traditional character, having originally been built for an officer of former RAF Stradishall. The property is located on a close of eight properties, arranged around a central green and benefits from eight double bedrooms and four reception rooms arranged over three floors, each containing wonderful original features to include wood floors, picture rails, cornicing, sash windows and doors. Within the grounds is a swimming pool and leisure building providing a superb external entertaining space. EPC Rating G. PROPERTY: Stradishall, SuffolkOFFERS OVER: £799,995
C O M P R E H E N S I V E L Y R E F U R B I S H E D
T H A T C H E D C O T T A G E
CASTLE CAMPS
Occupying a mature and sizeable plot within this most popular South Cambridgeshire village, this beautiful Grade II Listed cottage offers well-proportioned living accommodation with charming period features. The first floor has been completely re-built within the last seven years and the combination of original timbers blends wonderfully with the recent oak timbers. The property retains an original chimney breast and accommodates an impressive master bedroom suite and two further generous double bedrooms. This fine period home benefits further from a bespoke ‘AGA’ kitchen/breakfast room, a luxurious shower room, double garaging with a studio above and ample parking. EPC Exempt.
G E O R G I A N R E S I D E N C E W I T H A N I N T E R E S T I N G
H I S T O R Y
WARESLEY
This splendid Grade II Listed home once formed part of the Waresley Hall Estate and offers 1.6 acres of mature gardens with an abundance of wildlife. The house and its tranquil setting immediately appealed to the present owners, and they have loved its character and charm for the past 17 years. The main house has four bedrooms and a magnificent drawing room with open fire as well as three further reception rooms, a dry cellar and a large kitchen/breakfast room. The property is located approximately ten minutes from St Neots station for the fast train service into London, while there is easy access to the M11 and A1. EPC Exempt. PROPERTY: Waresley, CambridgeshireGUIDE PRICE: £850,000
I M P O S I N G 1 6 T H C E N T U R Y M A N O R H O U S E
GAMLINGAY
This fine Grade II Listed residence dates back to around 1500 and is set back from the road, nestled within a beautiful plot of approximately 1.25 acres. The property has numerous period features such as Inglenook fireplaces, beautiful beams and vaulted ceilings. There are five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a bespoke kitchen breakfast room and four reception rooms. Outside there is a heated swimming pool, extensive garaging and a dovecote, which is reputed to be one of the oldest in Cambridgeshire and is currently used as a games room. EPC Exempt.
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GOLF IS ABOUT FAR MORE THANHITTING A BALL AROUND A COURSE,AS THE BEST GOLF RESORTS IN THE WORLD ARE AWARE. DANIEL PRICE EXPLORES PGA CATALUNYA RESORT, ARGUABLY ONE OF EUROPE’S FINEST
Golfers are always striving to do better and whether they admit it or not, the game of golf is all about reaching the ultimate goal: perfection. For some, it's as simple as obtaining the right equipment, whether it’s that new design of putter which will make the difference on the green, or the ball which will carry those few extra, precious yards. Fashion is taking on extra signifi cance, with professional players touting their own brands. Looking the partis almost as important as playing a round, with golfi ng attireoften the topic of conversation on the 19th hole. That beingsaid, what is the relevance of this, if the golf course and facilitiesdon’t match the components of the golf bag? Step forward PGA Catalunya Resort.
Located a mere 50 minute drive from the vibrant Catalan city of Barcelona and the delectable dining experiences of Girona, is PGA Catalunya Resort, a European Tour Destination belonging to the exclusive European Tour Properties network of world class golf venues. The destination’s two critically acclaimed golf courses, one of which is recognised as Spain’s Number 1 golf course by infl uential website Top100golfcourses.co.uk, were designed by European Tour stalwart Neil Coles MBE, and former Spanish Open winner, Ángel Gallardo, who is also Vice Chairman of The European Tour’s Board of Directors. Comprising outstanding practice facilities, a state-of-the-art clubhouse, luxury accommodation and two magnifi cent championship golf courses, PGA Catalunya boasts everything the discerning, modern day golfer could desire.
Further accolades, including the prestigious 2015 European Golf Resort of the Year, awarded by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators, serve to highlight how all those involved with the resort are working hard to ensure that PGA Catalunya Resort continues to stand out from the crowd.
“I think what makes PGA Catalunya Resort different is that it successfully brings together all the elements required for a world-class golf and residential development,” says PGA Catalunya Resort’s Chief Executive Offi cer, Julio Delgado. “Very few golf resorts can offer two established European Tour quality golf courses.” Above all else, it's the two courses themselves, the Stadium Course and the Tour Course, that are the foundation of PGA Catalunya Resort. The venue’s Stadium Course was ranked 5th in Golf World magazine’s “Top 100 Courses in Continental Europe” and was the only course in Spain during 2014 to host a European Tour event: The Open de España.
The acclaim that has been flowing the way of PGA Catalunya Resort, comes as recognition of the significant enhancements that have been made to the Stadium Course over the past 18 months, under the supervision of designers Coles Gallardo. “Having played the Stadium Course, the recent course changes have, in our opinion, further enhanced that playing experience,” comments Golf World Magazine Editor, Nick Wright, Changes on the course have included construction of seven new championship tees and the planting of 10 large cork trees to the right of the 18th fairway, which add definition and tighten the landing area. “Blend in the very obvious investment in off-course facilities and real estate and you have a world-class facility in stunning surroundings,” continues Wright.
The facilities and real estate on offer at PGA Catalunya Resort significantly add to the overall experience and when combined with the two championship courses, the result is a stunning venue for golf, relaxation, living and investment. The luxurious development features three residential areas, each designed with the surrounding landscape and natural features foremost in mind. Offering spectacular views of both courses, there are luxury villas, townhouses and apartments available to purchase for those seeking the quintessential Mediterranean lifestyle.
The exemplary facilities available at PGA Catalunya Resort come together with the courses, to create utopia for golf lovers. On-site accommodation affording great views over the golf course and the
facilities of the Resident’s Club provides further reason, should one be required, to extend a visit. The appealing menu at the Clubhouse Bistro ensures that appetising cuisine is available to suit every palate.
It’s vital that the facilities at a contemporary golf resort are not simply extensions to what is already available, but blend with it, to present one, absolute experience. The creation of the unique 2,000 square-metre chipping and putting green, the largest in Spain and the only one of its kind in Europe, is an example of how new facilities can enhance the golfing experience. “This new practice facility was a deciding factor in world-renowned putting and short game coach Dave Pelz’s decision in making the venue home to his first Spanish Golf School,” says Delgado. “In addition to a full-service Academy fitted with state-of-the-art teaching equipment, Ryder Cup star Sergio Garcia opened his first Junior Golf Academy at PGA Catalunya Resort in 2012.” This highlights how new facilities can enhance the golfing experience and why PGA Catalunya Resort continues to evolve their already impressive offering.
Turning thoughts towards the future, Delgado says, “Whilst we are proud of what we have achieved, we know we are just at the beginning of a very exciting journey, and look forward to many more milestones to come.” This is the essence of what makes PGA Catalunya Resort a thriving golf resort. An envious location close to the beaches of the Costa Brava, two stunning yet challenging golf courses, premium golfing facilities and a high quality of lifestyle blend seamlessly together to make PGA Catalunya Resort the best that Spain, and perhaps all of Europe, has to offer.
The focus and drive of all involved mean greater things are still to come. That thought alone, is enough to make PGA Catalunya Resort a regular destination for any aficionado, whatever their standing in the world of golf. “We are extremely proud of the recognition the venue has received in recent years,” says Delgado. “Of course, PGA Catalunya Resort has also been selected by The Royal Spanish Golf Federation to be its nominated venue as part of Spain’s bid to host The 2022 Ryder Cup.”
It is clear that in the pursuit of golfing perfection, PGA Catalunya Resort is making an impact. Spectacular courses, luxury residences, and remarkable facilities make this a golfing must.
For more information see www.pgacatalunya.comABOVE: The Bistrot Bar at PGA Catalunya Resort
ABOVE: The Resident's Club Pool at PGA Catalunmya Resort
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IF LIVING IN A GOLFING PARADISE APPEALS, CONSIDER THESE PROPERTIES.
LA VINYA
Enveloped in the lush fairways of the Tour Course, La Vinya allows for self-build homes with optional turnkey villa designs. Twenty-two plots of land make up this exclusive neighbourhood of larger plots able to accommodate villas up to 400m2. This exclusive collection of single-family golf estate plots is beautifully showcased in the most coveted location within the resort. It is situated on a quiet streetin close proximity to the driving range and a quick walkto the clubhouse. The largest plots of more than 2,000m2,for villas of up to 400m2 are in La Vinya, alongside fairways 8 and 9 of the Tour Course.
Price from: €2,300,000
Fine & Country Golf121 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 7AGTel: 020 7030 3590
LA BALCA SHOW VILLA
A bespoke design from Barcelona-based Lagula Architects, exclusively for PGA Catalunya Resort, this luxury villa will include a spacious living room, modern kitchen and utility room, four large bedrooms – two with en-suites – and a generous family bathroom. The modern design wraps around a sleek glass walkway that connects the building’s two main structures and draws in its lush pine forest surroundings.
Price from: €1,450,000
APARTMENTS
These popular properties are being added to PGA Catalunya Resort’s offering in response to demand from existing and prospective buyers. In a privileged setting in the heart of the resort, each apartment block houses eight spacious three-bedroom apartments, exclusively equipped and designed by prestigious Barcelona architects Damián and Francisco Ribas to allow unobstructed views of the magnifi cent landscape.
Price from (Block 5): €385,000
World-leading property development PGA Catalunya Resort has begun construction on three new product offerings for prospective buyers in response to demand; eight townhouses in the lakeside La Balca neighbourhood of the resort, the addition of more spacious apartments, and the stunning new Show Villas.
Each property is expertly conceived with arresting views of PGA Catalunya Resort’s dramatic mountainous and verdant surroundings. All embody the development’s distinctive contemporary style, with comfortable, modern living at the helmof their design, set amongst two of the world’s best golf courses.
Maidstone, the county town of Kent, lies a mere 32 miles to the south east of London. The River Medway runs through the centre of the town linking Maidstone to Rochester and the Thames Estuary and paving the way for several exceptional waterfront properties. The historic town hosts some pretty spots, given the surrounding High Weald countryside.
On the south-westerly rural fringes of Maidstone sits a striking home, located within a picturesque valley, which is itself within a protected conservation area. It doesn’t get much more charming than this.
The property is a Grade II Listed former working watermill that is now a beautiful family home set in an idyllic position next to its own mill pond and stream. The working water wheel no longer operates the mill itself. Instead, it generates electricity that feeds into the national grid and provides a year–round income.
CLOSE TO MAIDSTONE IS A SOMEWHAT UNIQUE WATERSIDE PROPERTY. IT’S NOT COASTAL, NOR ON A RIVER, BUT INSTEAD, THE FORMER MILL BOASTS A MILL POND AND FUNCTIONAL WATER WHEEL. MICHAELA WHITE HEADS TO KENT.
Currently, the property is confi gured with six bedrooms and generous reception rooms. The fi ttings are modern, yet sympathetic to the original use of the mill. In several areas of the home, original elements of the mill’s machinery have been incorporated into the decorative fi nishes, resulting in a unique, and somewhat spectacular, character-fi lled home. Flagstone fl oors complement the white walls which incorporate timber beams from the old mill. The neutral colours ensure the character elements blend in, yet are feature items in their own right. Wherever you turn, you will be reminded of the history of the property, which now provides comfortable, convenient living, both indoors and out.
Externally, the property is simply stunning. The mill pond sits at the southerly aspect of the mill, with the cleverly positioned decking area providing the best views, although a row of dormer windows also overlook the water. The water wheel is fed by the mill pond via a controllable sluice. Once the water cascades over the wheel, it reforms into a stream, which elegantly divides the front garden before leaving the property to continue its meandering journey down the valley.
To the side of the mill pond is a large grass area and bank that forms the side of the valley. This area can be accessed from the rear of the detached garage block.
The garaging itself is formed via two adjoining double width bays, both with powered doors, providing ample parking and storage.
Tastefully decked out, with high quality finishes, the former mill is exceptional. It provides serene living in a lush, waterside environment, yet it’s only a short drive to the conveniences of central Maidstone.
About the Areafrom Chris Doe, Branch Managing Partner of Fine and Country West Malling
This wonderful home is located in a stunning position within the picturesque Loose Valley conservation area, on the south east rural fringes of the county town of Maidstone. Maidstone itself continues to draw buyers from far and wide, no doubt attracted by its excellent amenities and superb transport links to the capital and the continent. Kent remains the country’s stronghold for grammar schools, four of which are found within the town itself. Private schools for young children through to secondary age are also available. This combination of factors has led to the Maidstone region consistently seeing above average increases in property values. This trend is set to continue throughout 2015 with demand already outstripping supply. Hayle Mill Road,Maidstone, KentPrice Range: £1,100,000 - £1,250,000Call : 01732 222272
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