Finer St Neots issue 3

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PERCHED ON ZWAANSWYK’S MOUNTAIN IN SOUTH AFRICA, A RECENTLY COMPLETED HOME WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS AWAITS

A BEAUTIFUL BARNONCE IN A WHILE A BARN CAN BE

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SCOTTISH TRANQUILITYTHE SCOTTISH COUNTRYSIDECAN BE A PLACE OF WONDER

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Fine & Country St Neots4-6 Market SquareSt NeotsCambridgeshirePE19 2AW

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www.fineandcountry.co.uk

Simon Bradbury Partner

As a partner of Fine & Country St Neots, Simon Bradbury has 30 years of estate agency experience. Simon heads the team and assists with valuations, sales and the implementation of our overall marketing strategy.

F I N E & C O U N T R Y S T N E O T S

Paul Harris Sales Manager

Paul Harris has 25 years of experience in the property world. He has worked for a number of different firms over the years and has owned two estate agency businesses before joining the team here at Fine & Country St Neots in 2006.

Sue Gipson Property Consultant

Sue has been praised by numerous buyers and sellers for her exceptional customer care and diligence. She has a particular knowledge of equestrian homes and is happy to advise accordingly. Sue has over a decade of experience in the industry.

Julie Jackson Property Consultant

Julie is an integral part of the sales team, with a broad experience in property sales and a wealth of contacts throughout Cambridgeshire. She not only sells many of our fine homes, but is heavily involved in monitoring the sales and ensuring that they ultimately proceed to a successful completion.

Richard Carpenter Senior Property Consultant

Richard has a specialist knowledge and experience in the marketing of prestige property. As a Senior Property Consultant he has real expertise in this field - advising clients on value and sales strategy as well as a wide knowledge of online marketing.

Linda Bullamore Property Administrator

Linda is the most recent member of the team. She has a real passion for property and coordinates both our online and offline marketing strategies as well as ensuring that our property brochures are always finished to the highest possible standard.

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THE LATEST NEWS, EVENTS AND

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SPORT, IN THE MODERN ERA, INCREASINGLY RELIES ON SCIENCE TO PRODUCE RESULTS. TERRE

BLANCHE HOTEL SPA GOLF RESORT IN SOUTHERN FRANCE IS BLENDING FIVE-STAR LUXURY

ACCOMMODATION WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART GOLFING TECHNOLOGY. JOEL KEY DISCOVERS MORE.

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SELLING EXCELLENCE

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Fine & Country is proud to offer its sellers an unbeatable promotional strategy that has been recognised by numerous awards bodies including the International Property Awards for the fifth year running having won the Best International Real Estate Agency Marketing category.

The International Property Awards is the property industry’s most prestigious awards programme. In 2013 Chairman Stuart Shields said, “The quality of the competition this year was outstanding and to have four consecutive awards is a record-breaking achievement, truly recognising Fine & Country’s state-of-the-art marketing which breaks the industry mould.” Fine & Country won it again in 2014.

FINE & COUNTRY OFFERS YOU MUCH MORE THAN THE SERVICES OF A DEDICATED LOCAL OFFICE. THE GROUP HAS A SUITE OF SERVICES THAT WILL MARKET YOUR PROPERTY TO A GLOBAL MARKETPLACE TO AN AWARD-WINNING STANDARD

Your property will be marketed from our prestigious St Neots office by a team of experienced

property professionals.

Your property will be showcased to the lucrative London and international markets through our head office on

Park Lane, Mayfair London W1.

Your property can be advertised nationally through our regular advertisements in The Times, The Sunday Times and

the Saturday Telegraph.

Your property will be accessible through over 488 websites, giving you unparalleled online exposure.

Your property will benefit from a multi-award winning suite of marketing, presenting your home perfectly and enhancing the

lifestyle which accompanies it.

You benefit from a connected network of over 275 Fine & Country

offices throughout the world, accessing buyers from around the globe.

Your property will be presented to the market place by a team of professionals, from our own in-house design studio and IT specialists.

Your property will be totally immersed in the local market place, from newspaper advertising, to appearing in the next edition

of Finer magazine.

You benefit from Fine & Country’s refreshing approach to marketing; appearing in The Sunday Times iPad application, utilising our Media

Centre’s close relationships with national journalists, and even marketing through social networking channels.

Your property’s location is a fantastic asset - at Fine & Country we emphasise to buyers how desirable Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire

are, as part of the overall marketing plan for your house.

W H Y C H O O S E F I N E & C O U N T R Y

“At F i n e & C o u n t r y, w e d o n’t j u s t s e l l y o u r h o m e ; w e s e l l a l i fe s t yl e o u r c l i e n t s a s p i re t o .”

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Five time winners of the Best International Real Estate Agency Marketing Award at the International Property Awards

With offices in over 275 locations worldwide, we combine the international market with the local expertise of carefully selected independent property professionals. You will benefit from our unique blend of intelligent and creative marketing coupled with a very professional approach to the sale of residential properties.

Officially the World’s best Estate Agency Marketing

Five years Five stars Five awards

Exclusive Prestige Properties WorldwideAs international barriers are shrinking, we understand the importance of taking advantage of a worldwide property market.

With Fine & Country offices in over 275 locations worldwide, you can access international market places with the trust and

confidence of a global brand.

For more information or to request a complimentary copy of our international publication, Exclusive Home Worldwide,

please visit our website or contact our Head Office on Park Lane.

119-121 Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1K 7AG

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NEWSOn 11-13 July, Fine & Country held five events to celebrate the growth of the brand as the Fine & Country Big Weekend. As weekends go, it doesn’t get much bigger than this.

The weekend started with the International Conference at the Millennium Hotel, Mayfair. Over 150 licensees from across the world attended seminars and workshops covering a range of topics including training and the latest developments within the network.

Next up was the 1920’s Gala Dinner and Charity Auction, where Malcolm Lindley, Managing Director of Fine & Country, launched The Fine & Country Foundation. The foundation will support and raise awareness of the causes of homelessness, a social issue Fine & Country is passionate about. The auction and some generous donations raised an admirable £40,500.

The next day saw the official launch of Fine & Country Golf, the new division run in partnership with European Tour Properties and Troon Golf. Another launch filled the evening with one of Fine & Country’s most impressive offices starting up: Fine & Country Fulham.

The Big Weekend was rounded off with the much-anticipated Fine & Country Warwickshire Gold Cup, with thousands of guests attending to sip, sup and watch the high profile polo match.

The Biggest of Weekends

With over 4,300 registered guests, the 2014 Fine & Country Warwickshire Gold Cup was a huge success. Guests from across the globe, including South Africa, France, Spain and Russia, as well as people from the local area and throughout the UK, travelled to Dallas Burston Polo Club to watch the high-profile polo match.

At the end of the day, the Dawson Group Marauders claimed the winning title against Quicksilver to take home the coveted Fine & Country Warwickshire Gold Cup. Last year’s winners C.A.N.I came in fourth place. “The Fine & Country Warwickshire Gold Cup Polo event was a great day, made even better by the fact that we managed to win the Cup. I’m very proud of our team because this tournament is well known for being a prestigious one to win,” said Freya Dawson from Dawson Group Marauders.

As well as spectating, guests enjoyed a range of activities including helicopter rides, archery, shooting and obstacle courses, not to mention the outstanding food and beverages on offer.

Polo Victors

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As prime property buyers come from all corners of the world, it is important for your property to receive global online exposure. For this reason, Fine & Country now presents all properties on 65 property search websites across 3o countries and 5 continents.

To add to the appeal, the property details are translated into each country’s native language in order to best capture the attention of international buyers. This connectivity means this alongside the dedication and expertise of property experts in over 275 locations throughout the world, Fine & Country has the local and global expertise to sell your property and help you find your next dream home.

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Global Reach

Teeing OffEarlier this year, Fine & Country entered into an exciting partnership with European Tour Properties and Troon Golf to create a new web-based golf division that boasts an exclusive portfolio of elite developments around the globe. Fine & Country Golf is now in full swing.

The launch of Fine & Country Golf as part of the Big Weekend saw representatives from each golf venue showcase an elite portfolio of properties to potential buyers and the Fine & Country network. Six European Tour Properties and Troon Golf developments were showcased at the launch; Quinta da Lago, Linna Golf, Jumeirah Golf Estates, PGA Catalunya, EGCC and Las Colinas and over 100 people attended including Fine & Country agents from South Africa, Cyprus, France, Portugal, Spain, Russia, UAE, and the UK.

Fine & Country agents can now access this portfolio of golf properties. The new referral opportunities presented a fantastic networking opportunity at the launch for Fine & Country’s international agents and the golf venues. “This new partnership is off to a flying start and represents an exciting step forward within the luxury golf property market,” says Mike Bidwell, Fine & Country’s Head of Sales. The new golf website golf.fineandcountry.com will be launched shortly.

Malcolm Lindley, Managing Director of Fine & Country, launched the Fine & Country Foundation on 11 July and to date £40,500 has been raised. The Fine & Country Foundation has been created to help combat one of the largest social issues in the UK – homelessness.

In 2013, the government estimated around 2,414 people sleep rough on any one night across England, a rise of 36% over the previous three years. Whilst many think that the reasons for homelessness arise from drug use and alcoholism, people generally become homeless for a whole range of complex and overlapping reasons such as family breakdown, mental or physical health problems or debts. Solving homelessness is not only about putting a roof over people’s heads, but also involves trying so tackle the reasons they became homeless in the first place.

The Fine & Country Foundation is dedicated to bringing together all Fine & Country agents to raise awareness and support homeless charities. The lofty goal for its first year is £1,000,000. For more information on the Fine & Country Foundation see how you can help at www.fineandcountry.com.

Laying the Foundations


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U K P R O P E R Y H I G H L I G H T

A Colourful LIFE

3. Mumbles, Swansea, WalesThe dove-grey hues of the late 1700’s Church Park House are distinctive as is the fi ve-bedroom property, which enjoys sea views. Original features include Gothic arched windows with wooden shutters, courtyard tiles and wooden beams believed to have been retrieved from shipwrecks on local beaches.

Guide Price: £650,000 Fine & Country SwanseaEmail: [email protected]

4. Hockwold, Norfolk, EnglandA piece of English history, this spectacular eight-bedroom Elizabethan E-plan hall is set within over 40 acres of exquisite grounds, with equestrian facilities. The bold use of colour lends a contemporary air to the character-fi lled property.

Guide Price: £2,000,000Fine & Country Diss & HarlestonEmail: torquil.macleod@fi neandcountry.com

2. Le Cannet, Cannes, France This Victorian style villa is a picture in pale peach. Dating back to 1890, the family home is packed with original charm. The highlight is the covered winter veranda, which opens out in summer into a lovely garden with a large patio shaded by a magnifi cent Mulberry tree.

Guide Price: € 795,000 Fine & Country CannesEmail: cannes@fi neandcountry.com

1. Quinta de Madre Deus,Sintra, PortugalThe deep-salmon exterior of the ten-bedroom property in Sintra, classifi ed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, gives it pop against a backdrop of green hills. This Manor House from the 18th Century is a former hunting pavilion of an aristocrat family.

Guide Price: POAFine & Country CascaisEmail: cascais@fi neandcountry.com

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6. Estoril, PortugalLocated in a privileged residential area enjoying exceptional privacy, this pastel-green colonial-style fi ve-bedroom villa is minutes from the beach, golf club, health club, tennis club, shopping centre, motorway systems and cosmopolitan lifestyleof Estoril.

Guide Price: €2,200,000Fine & Country CascaisEmail: cascais@fi neandcountry.com5. Little Downham,

Ely, EnglandThe tall feature ceilings in the well-proportioned rooms are just a few of the features of this stunning four-bedroom family home. The property is a fi ne example of period splendour, offering modernised and refurbished accommodation whilst retaining a wealth of charm.

Guide Price: £900,000Fine & Country CambridgeEmail: cambridge@fi neandcountry.com

7. Chilcompton,Somerset, EnglandThis dusky pink Grade II Listed Regency vicarage offers fl exible accommodation set in beautiful gardens. Offset by the multi-hued green gardens, the coloursare simply stunning.

Guide Price: £1,000,000Fine & Country BathEmail: bath@fi neandcountry.com

10. Tivoli, Cheltenham,Gloucestershire, EnglandThis wonderful Victorian terrace presents several feature-shaded room including peach and Wisteria blue. This property is charmingly presented with a converted basement, benefi tting further from an outbuilding.

Guide Price: £469,950 Fine & Country CheltenhamEmail: cheltenham@fi neandcountry.com

9. Sainte-Maxim, FranceThe terracotta shades of this lovely fi ve-bedroom contemporary villa offset the turquoise waters of the built-in swimming pool. High on the hill, directly opposite Saint Tropez, this property has beautiful sea views across the bay.

Guide Price: €2,800,000 Fine & Country CannesEmail: cannes@fi neandcountry.com

8. Grasse, Saint Jean, FranceThis 18th century stone-built Bastide in Grasse is a splashof cheery sunshine in ochre with mint-green shutters.Eight bedrooms and modern conveniences including a gym, swimming pool and pool house make this ideal forfamily entertaining.

Guide Price: €4,950,000 Fine & Country CannesEmail: cannes@fi neandcountry.com

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Combeinteignhead, nestled on the banks of the Teign Estuary in South Devon is an attractive hamlet. The village sits a few miles south east of Newton Abbot and is a conservation area, with plenty of traditional cob and thatch lending it character and charm.

The village lies within the civil parish of Haccombe with Combe, between Newton Abbot and Shaldon. Despite its proximity to the river, the name Combeinteignhead is not derived from it. In the Domesday Book the district contained thirteen manors, which totalled an area of ten hides. This gave the entire area the moniker of the ‘Ten Hide’, which was later corrupted to Teignhead through the infl uence of the river’s name. Today the village exudes a strong sense of community centered on two popular local inns offering real ales and quality food. Local facilities include a village hall, historical church and sailing club and in the neighbouring village of Stokeinteignhead there is a school and local shop.

Leisure activities abound in this area, with cricket, water sports, walking and cycling. Beaches can be found within a short driving distance and the A380 is within easy reach, providing good access to the A38 and M5. Newton Abbot nearby provides good mainline railway links to London Paddington and Exeter Airport.

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Within this desirable setting is Garden Barn, a beautifully-executed conversion. The barn’s origins are said to date as far back as the 18th Century. The conversion has been completed with much thought and fl air, using the highest quality materials including slate and oak fl oors, oak doors, staircases and window sills. The result is a contemporary home that retains much of the barn’s original character, offering spacious-yet-welcoming, accommodation with the necessary degree of versatility to suit a modern family.

This individual home offers a wealth of accommodation attributes, including a sitting room with large fi replace housing a wood burning stove and French doors leading out into the front terrace. This warm centre of the home provides a perfect picture of winter togetherness, evoking images of the family warming their toes by a crackling fi re, while in summer, sunlight streams into the room through the French doors.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:The heart of the home; the sitting room; the gardens are a

highlight of Garden Barn

ABOVE: Garden Barn sits in spectacular surrounds

FAR LEFT: The barn has been converted sympathetically



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There is also a spacious family kitchen/dining room with day living, to give a growing family space. This kitchen, dining and living space is the heart of the character home and being triple aspect it is both light and spacious with a vaulted ceiling. The well-appointed kitchen houses a four-oven electric Aga and a large walk in larder with wooden shelving. A study, laundry, cloakroom and guest suite complete the ground floor.

On the first floor are three family double bedrooms all with en-suite facilities, two with built-in wardrobes. In addition, the dual aspect master bedroom offers light and airy accommodation with a vaulted ceiling and a Juliet balcony. The window offers views overlooking the gardens giving the room a peaceful outlook. The en suite bathroom is fitted with a large shower cubicle, free standing bath, W.C. and his and hers hand basins.

A particular feature of this beautiful home is the stunning garden of approximately one acre, which includes peaceful seating areas in which to relax or entertain friends and family. Fruit and vegetable gardens allow opportunities for fresh produce for the home cook and a tennis court and children’s play area result in a wonderful backdrop for this inspiring home.

French doors from the living/dining room open to a paved terrace fringed by wisteria offering an ideal area for al fresco entertaining. The sounds of a brook can be heard while ambling across the lawns and down the grass pathways framed with mature shrubs and trees including rhododendrons, azaleas and viburnums. Sheltered areas throughout the gardens provide year-round colour and vibrancy to brighten every day in this peaceful haven.

About the AreaFrom Sue Vincent, Manager of Fine & Country Torbay to Dartmoor:

Garden Barn is set in the pretty village of Combeinteignhead. As well as the close proximity to the River Teign, the village has a strong sense of community with two very popular inns offering superb food, one being the Coombe Cellars which sits on the riverbank where you can enjoy wonderful river views. A jetty provides access from the water, useful for those who enjoy water sports. The village also benefits from an active sailing club. Maidencoombe Beach is just a short drive away with further beaches at Shaldon, Teignmouth and Torbay being just a few miles away. The village also gives easy access to the Dartmoor National Park with its dramatic moorland, country and woodlands, ideal for those who enjoy walking, cycling or horse riding and not forgetting those quintessential villages with delightful shops and tea rooms. Combeingteignhead is ideal for those looking for a holiday or main home in peaceful surroundings that still has easy access to enjoy a wealth of leisure activities, shopping, theatre, good schools and be part of a welcoming community.

For more information, contactFine & Country Torbay Tel: 01626 818 094Email: [email protected]

Guide Price: £900,000

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North Farm is a handsome red brick Georgian former farmhouse setin approximately 6 acres with a paddock, heated swimming pooland 3,500 sq. ft. barn with full planning permission for conversion toa separate dwelling. A six stable block also has outline planningpermission. The house offers five bedrooms and three bathrooms,with four reception rooms and a bespoke kitchen breakfast room.The gardens are beautifully kept and offer complete privacy withstunning rolling countryside views. Located on the Cambridge Roadjust outside St Neots, with 5 minute access to St Neots mainlinetrain station. Grade II Listed: EPC exempt.

PROPERTY: St Neots, CambridgeshirePRICE: £1,250,000

Fine & Country St [email protected] 603 2825

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EATON SOCON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE

P E R I O D P R O P E R T YN E A R L O C A L AM E N I T I E S

This stunning and well-appointed 16th Century former farm house is situated in Eaton Socon, a village adjoining St Neots, andoffers extensive living accommodation. The main house offers six bedrooms, five reception rooms, a stunning oak kitchenbreakfast room with underfloor heating and an Aga. There is ample storage space in the large attic and attic room. Theproperty stands in a plot of a third of an acre with a sun trap rear south-west facing garden and patio, overlooked by the largeconservatory. There is parking for numerous cars on the gravel drive, with two garages and two external cellars, one suitablefor the storage of fine wines. Local amenities nearby include a primary school, shops, church and restaurants, and the town ofSt Neots is a pleasant riverside walk away, with its variety of shops, markets, cinema, schools and mainline station with a fastrail service to London Kings Cross. Grade II Listed: EPC exempt

PROPERTY: Eaton Socon, CambridgeshirePRICE: £700,000







Unique family home located on the edge of the village, thiscontemporary residence offers accommodation in excess of7,000 sq. ft. including a magnificent entrance hall, spaciousreception rooms and a bespoke kitchen breakfast room, and itbenefits from underfloor heating throughout and an integratedsound system to most rooms. The house stands in two acres ofmature grounds with extensive garaging and the potential tocreate a self-contained annexe. The property enjoys farreaching countryside views. Energy Rating: C.

PROPERTY: Tilbrook, CambridgeshirePRICE: £975,000


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TILBROOK, CAMBRIDGESHIRE



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This established five bedroom family home is situated on theoutskirts of this sought after village in a plot approaching half anacre, which is approached through remote controlled wrought ironsecurity gates, with a large block paved drive and extensive garaging.It offers four reception rooms, a 25' conservatory, and 20' kitchenbreakfast room. The rear garden has a 30' heated swimming poolwith a changing room and decking. There are large formal lawngardens to the rear, and to the front there is a double garage withstudio over, and double carport. Energy Rating: E.

PROPERTY:Hemingford Grey, CambridgeshirePRICE: £950,000


HEMINGFORD GREY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE



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Stunning barn conversion offering accommodation approaching 7,500sq. ft., set in approximately 2.5 acres with open field views. The property combines period character with modern convenienceincluding a central sound system, air source heating and solar panels,and boasts a unique design with a glass corridor linking rooms arounda large central courtyard. The property includes a heated swimmingpool and hot tub and has a self-contained one bedroom annexe.Energy Rating: D.

PROPERTY: March, Cambridgeshire GUIDE PRICE:£850,000



MARCH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE



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This delightful four bedroom renovated 17th Century cottagestands on 0.37 of an acre, in a peaceful and private setting on theedge of the charming village of Steeple Morden. It offers fourreception rooms including a large conservatory leading form thekitchen breakfast room. There are three fabulously re-fittedbathrooms with quality fittings. The property is not listed but hasbeen thoughtfully modernised whilst retaining many periodfeatures, including open fireplaces and timbered ceilings. Thebeautiful gardens are well kept, with a pond and waterfall next tothe patio and a sheltered ‘breeze hut’ seating area. There is also a garage and double drive. Energy Rating: E

PROPERTY: Steeple Morden, HertfordshirePRICE:£875,000


STEEPLE MORDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE




Wayside House stands on a generous plot with open countryviews and well-proportioned accommodation. The ground floorincludes two reception rooms, a recently refitted kitchenbreakfast room, utility room and study. The five bedrooms arewell served by an en suite and family bathroom. Convenientlylocated in this charming village within a short drive of Bedfordwith its mainline rail services to London and a selection of well-regarded independent schools. Energy Rating: D

PROPERTY: Ravensden, Bedfordshire OFFERS OVER: £500,000


S PAC I O U S FAM I LY H OM EN E A R

O U T S T A N D I N GS C H O O L S

RAVENSDEN, BEDFORDSHIRE



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W I T H C O N V E R T E DD O V E C O T E

Impressive period home located in the middle of this sought aftervillage on a 0.62 acre plot. The main home offers two receptionrooms including a magnificent vaulted drawing room, a study, threebedrooms and a kitchen breakfast room. There are two furtherbedrooms, a shower room and open plan kitchen living space in theconverted Dovecote from which the property takes its name. A double garage and double cart barn sit alongside a spacious brickbuilt games room/office. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn withmature hedging, an orchard area and an outdoor heated pool.Grade II Listed: EPC exempt.

PROPERTY: Guilden Morden, HertfordshireOFFERS IN THE REGION OF: £825,000


GUILDEN MORDEN, HERTFORDSHIRE



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T H R O U G H O U T

This handsome three storey family home is situated in a prestigiouslocation in the charming market town of St Ives. It is recently built, andbenefits from underfloor heating and a plot of around a third of an acre.Set over three floors it has six bedrooms, three being en suite. The extensive ground floor offers a kitchen breakfast room with a central island and Aga and a comprehensive range of integratedappliances. This opens onto a spacious and light family day room withbi-fold doors opening onto an Indian slate sun terrace. Furtherreception rooms include a large dining room and a dual aspect sittingroom with open fireplace. The rear garden measures 100' x 55' and offersa high degree of privacy. The pillared drive entrance leads to a detacheddouble garage and tegular block paved driveway. Energy Rating: C.

PROPERTY: St Ives, CambridgeshirePRICE: £800,000



ST IVES, CAMBRIDGESHIRE



F I N E G E O RG I A NR E S I D E N C E

W I T H F A R - R E A C H I N G

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This fine Georgian residence has been tastefully restored andoffers six bedrooms and a substantial self-contained annexe,along with a detached modernised studio and a 45' barn. It is set inthree and a half acres, including a two and a half acre paddockwith two stables and expansive open countryside views to the rearof the property. A bespoke fully equipped kitchen breakfast room isa recent addition, with three principle reception rooms, the mainhaving a large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. Grade II Listed: EPC exempt.

PROPERTY: Ramsey Forty Foot, CambridgeshirePRICE:£745,000


RAMSEY FORTY FOOT, CAMBRIDGESHIRE


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W I T H G RO U N D S

WYBOSTON, BEDFORDSHIRE

This striking former farmhouse stands in a country lane and offers six double bedrooms and five reception rooms with manyfeature functional fireplaces. The grounds approach two acres,and include a pony paddock, three stables, two large garagesand a double car port. The main house benefits from a southwest facing aspect to the rear and the main sitting rooms enjoythis aspect along with the master bedroom suite. There are twostaircases, a split landing and a large additional first floorgames room. The grounds include a large orchard with ten varieties of apple trees, pear, quince and greengage trees, andgooseberry bushes. The grounds offer private views from thegarden and are laid mainly to lawn, with a large variety ofspecimen trees including a giant redwood, sycamore, horsechestnut, wellingtonia and lime. There is also a summerhousewith power and light connected. There are several gated vehicular access points from the front of the property, and a large gravel driveway providing parking for several vehicles,which leads to extensive garaging. Energy Rating: E.

PRICE: £700,000PROPERTY: Wyboston, Bedfordshire




C H A R M I N GJ A C O B E A N

T H A T C H E D H O U S E

WYTON, CAMBRIDGESHIRE

A fine example of a stone and brick 16th Century Grade II Listedfarmhouse set in grounds of 0.6 acre, with spectacular countrypasture and golf course views. Its sweeping drive leads to an elevated private position opposite the church, and it is just a short walk to the local school and village shop. The house offers two main reception rooms, a large hallway, spaciouskitchen dining room and pantry. The master bedroom hassouth and west facing aspects with country views, and thereare three further large double bedrooms. The property includes outbuildings and a double garage and oversized single garage.Grade II Listed: EPC exempt.

PROPERTY: Wyton, Cambridgeshire GUIDE PRICE: £785,000





RISELEY, BEDFORDSHIRE

S T U N N I N G Pe r i o d R e s i d e n c eW I T H L A N D

Dating back to the mid-19th Century, The Grange is a stunning period residence withnumerous outbuildings, barns and approximately 15 acres of gardens and paddocks, with stables and a manege. Conveniently located within easy reach of both comprehensive andprivate schools along with major road and rail links including mainline rail services into London. The main home offers beautifully presented and spacious accommodation with elegant period features and briefly comprises five reception rooms including a grand 29 footdrawing room, study, a Smallbone kitchen breakfast room, five bedrooms, two with en suites,and a family bathroom. There is also a self-contained one bedroom gatehouse ideal for familymembers or staff. Energy Rating: E.


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PROPERTY: Riseley, BedfordshireGuide Price: £1,850,000




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GREAT GRANSDEN, BEDFORDSHIRE

This Grade II Listed four bedroom home has been fully restored tooffer elegant and contemporary accommodation in a central village location within walking distance of amenities including a well regarded primary school, shop, pub and park. The ground floorincludes a spacious kitchen dining living room with an open fire, Aga and hand painted kitchen with granite and solid wood work surfaces. There is a hall, cloakroom and dual aspect sitting room withopen fire. The first floor offers a grand Georgian panelled drawingroom with a Juliet balcony overlooking the courtyard and a study. The four bedrooms are well served by two luxury en suites and a family bathroom with the master bedroom suite also boasting a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and a dressing room. Outsidethere is a courtyard garden, large covered area and two garages. The sought after village of Great Gransden offers excellent transportlinks including London in under an hour from nearby St Neots trainstation, and both the A1 and M11 are a short drive away and Cambridge city can be reached within 20 minutes. Grade II Listed: EPC exempt.

PRICE: £640,000PROPERTY: Great Gransden, Bedfordshire


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Nestled amongst the hills of Provence, France, you’d be forgiven thinking that you were entering a traditional medieval village when encountering Terre Blanche for the first time. The five-star hotel, spa and golf resort, tantalisingly close to glittering Cannes and Saint-Tropez, blends seamlessly into its surroundings, sun-kissed stonewashed walls and tree-lined paths weaving between fields of lavender and olive groves.

Terracotta-clad villas spill down the hillsides of the 700-acre estate, ushering guests into a private world of serenity and boasting panoramic views over the Van Gogh-inspired landscape. Here, discerning golfers also have the opportunity to have their own exclusive home built within the confines of this preserved and secure estate.

The resort’s rustic exterior belies a superb, contemporary range of amenities however; four fine dining restaurants and a world-class spa comprise a dream destination whose quality is surpassed only by the A-list guests it attracts.

SPORT, IN THE MODERN ERA, INCREASINGLY RELIES ON SCIENCE TO PRODUCE RESULTS.WHILE MUCH OF THE RESEARCH HAS TRADITIONALLY BEEN LIMITED TO UNIVERSITIES, TERRE BLANCHE HOTEL SPA GOLF RESORT IN SOUTHERN FRANCE IS DOING THINGS A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY, BLENDING FIVE-STAR LUXURY ACCOMMODATION WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART GOLFING TECHNOLOGY. JOEL KEY DISCOVERS MORE

THE FUTURE OF GOLFTerre Blanche:

ABOVE: Five-star relaxation with breathtaking views

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G O L F

What really sets Terre Blanche apart, however, is the revolutionary Albatros Golf Performance Center, encompassing the renowned Leadbetter Academy and Biomecaswing centre. Together, they provide one of the most comprehensive golf research and teaching facilities in the world. “They have all the tools and expertise right there; for professional golfers, elite sportspeople or guests who simply want health advice or physiotherapy treatment,” indicates Jean-Marie Casella, Director of Terre Blanche Golf.

The venue’s reputation for sporting excellence has been quickly established, resulting in its inauguration as the first European Tour Performance Institute (ETPI). “The ETPI started when The European Tour and the staff who operate the on-Tour physiotherapy unit asked me to develop my biomechanics concept for the benefit of all European Tour players,” explains Jean-Jacques Rivet, Head of Biomechanics and Sports Performance at the ETPI.

Through the ETPI, Rivet’s task is to collect and evaluate scientific data about the golfer’s body, club and ball flight, allowing European Tour players and amateurs alike to create cutting edge personal development programmes. Using detailed physical, video and force plate analysis, Rivet and his highly trained team of biomechanists can identify any weaknesses in a player’s action which may hinder performance.

“It all began when David Leadbetter asked me how to adapt a golf swing in a way that was physically compatible with his players,” explains Rivet. “He was concerned with protecting his golfers from injury.”

“The process we have developed interprets how a player’s physical limitations may interfere with their golf swing,” he continues. “With our analysis, we can help the player’s coach modify their training programme and direction for the future.”

Professional coaches at the centre’s illustrious Leadbetter Academy, headed by Alain Alberti, use the information provided by Rivet and his team to develop series of bespoke drills for their players, targeting any weaknesses. “The most important piece of equipment in our process is the force plate,” says Rivet. “Developed in conjunction with AboutGolf, it is the only one in the world able to track the player’s weight in each foot, their centre of gravity, and the location of the ball. We know from our data that a golfer’s centre of gravity is linked to the direction of their club head and club

“Our visitors come here to escape,” says Marion Saltiel, Director of Communications at Terre Blanche. “It really is like entering a paradise. While we do focus on golf and elite sport, many guests simply seek relaxation and to enjoy the stunning surroundings.” Nevertheless, Terre Blanche remains a golfing tour de force in the region.

“We have two fantastic Championship courses designed by Dave Thomas, which are superbly integrated into the environment,” explains Saltiel. “We also offer a range of excellent practice facilities for golfers to train in all aspects of their game”.

ABOVE: The luxurious spa nestled in a typical Provençal garden

BELOW: Jean-Jacques Rivet in the Albatros Golf Performance Center

FAR RIGHT: Indoor pool at the spa

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face position, so we determine how they can manage their total weight during the swing to enhance their smash factor and compressive force at impact.”

Rivet identifies a range of issues in the players he works with, but highlights some important patterns. “The most common problem is the lack of coordination and foot grounding,” he states. “Without good foot grounding it’s difficult to separate your shoulders and hips during the rotation of the golf swing. This is often the result of flexibility restrictions in the legs.”

The team at the Albatros Center employ many solutions to combat these issues, such as improving posture and grounding through footwear management, prescribing muscular elasticity and coordination exercises, swing correction techniques and the provision of tailored equipment.

Mr. Rivet and his team work with a host of top European Tour professionals, and it’s this experience that gives Terre Blanche its distinguished reputation. “Every six weeks we travel to European Tour tournaments with the force plate so players can check their foot grounding,” says Rivet. “It’s very popular.”

“We give players confidence. By teaching them how to repeat and maintain their swing, they can create a strategy on the golf course. The players know that swing maintenance is far more important than their power,” he continues.

Interestingly, it’s not only the top professionals harnessing this technology to improve their golf. “We can apply the same concepts used with European Tour players to all standards of golfers,”

explains Rivet. “That’s why we have 7-year-old children and 70-year-old golfers using our service.

What we are doing for top-level sportsmen is the same for amateurs.”

It’s no surprise then that the centre is so popular with Terre Blanche’s guests, who can book packages

that combine spa treatments, fitness programmes and bespoke biomechanical analysis. This combination of classic luxury and groundbreaking sports science is unique to Terre Blanche. “The spirit of Terre Blanche is really the spirit of the owner, Mr. Dietmar Hopp,” says Rivet. “He’s a man with big vision, who has achieved the ultimate recipe of classic luxury and sporting innovation.”

So what does the future hold for Terre Blanche?

“We have hosted many of the top French players already, including Raphaël Jacquelin, and we are in a very important position to develop golf in France,” states Rivet. “There are now two ETPI centres, with the centre at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai having been launched last winter, but in the future we hope to expand this network, training teams of coaches and health professionals to work holistically in developing golf worldwide.”

As professional and amateur golf become ever more competitive, with technology playing an increasingly key role in development of the sport, the future for the ETPI and Albatros Golf Performance Center certainly looks good. Terre Blanche’s fusion of breath-taking five star facilities with this avant-garde approach to sporting performance creates a dream holiday destination at arguably one of the finest golf resorts in the world.

“WE GIVE PLAYERS CONFIDENCE. BY TEACHING THEM HOW TO REPEAT AND MAINTAIN THEIR SWING, THEY CAN CREATE A STRATEGY ON THE GOLF COURSE. THE PLAYERS KNOW THAT SWING MAINTENANCE IS FAR MORE IMPORTANT THAN THEIR POWER.”

Terre Blanche will play host to the European Senior Tour during the French Riviera Masters from 3-5 October, 2014. For more information, contact Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort at www.terre-blanche.com.

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PERCHED ON ZWAANSWYK’S MOUNTAIN IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, A RECENTLY COMPLETED HOME WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS AWAITS. GISELLE WHITEAKER TAKES A PEEK

I N T E R N A T I O N A LP R O P E R T Y

In the midst of the Table Mountain range in South Africa is a large whaleback shaped mountain that forms part of the mountainous spine of the Cape Peninsula in Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town. Called Constantiaberg, this is one of a trio of high mountains in the range, consisting of sandstones, that stretches from Table Mountain all the way to Cape Point.

The lower eastern slopes of Constantiaberg are covered by the commercial pine and gum plantations of Tokai forest, and are crisscrossed with hiking trails and roads used for harvesting the trees. The forest is popular for walking, running and mountain biking.

In the foothills lies Tokai, a large residential suburb of Cape Town, bordered by Steenberg and Kirstenhof to the South, Bergvliet to the East, Constantia to the North and the plantations against the mountain to the West. Some of the roads here are paved with red brick and streams run through Tokai and Constantia and the pine plantations, forming green belts where nature makes its home and recreational opportunities abound. Originally an area of boutique vineyards and smallholdings, the suburb has grown into a prime residential area, featuring several old Cape Dutch houses, as well as stunning contemporary properties.

Nestled high on Zwaanswyk’s mountain on a quiet cul-de-sac is a recently completed home, built to take advantage of the spectacular day and night views of False Bay, Table Mountain, the

ocean, the city expanse and the Hottentots-Holland mountains. A veritable panorama of awe-inspiring scenes awaits a new owner.

While modern in style with double volume open plan spaces, extra-large light fi lled rooms, superb indoor/outdoor entertaining spaces and top-of-the line fi nishes throughout, the house remains warm and welcoming and blends superbly into the lavish indigenous gardens. The house and landscaping was designed to make the house wind-free, capturing the best the weather here has to offer.

This is a fantastic entertaining and family home with a tennis court and swimming pool, as well as a large grassy area and extensive patio space. Extra attention has been paid to every detail including a fl oating main stairway and detailed architectural features. A custom imported Italian kitchen will keep every home chef satisfi ed and further international design fl air is found in German precision glass folding doors. State-of-the-art security and audio-visual systems are incorporate into the property, as are many eco-friendly features such as solar panels and geysers, a water-wise garden, extensive insulation, an automated pool cover and a top of the line computerised irrigation system.

Comprised of three open lounges; four light-fi lled extra-large en-suite bedrooms upstairs with spectaculars views; a large guest room with private access to the garden; six full baths and an expansive games room, the home also includes a bachelor suite/

PANORAMAContemporary

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staff accommodation with full bath and kitchen, an art room and study. There is extensive storage space with a separate large storage room/wine cellar that could be turned into a second staff accommodation. The art room and bachelor suite both have separate entrances and could easily be converted to work-at-home offi ces. In addition, at the bottom of the property there is an area for possible conversion to a dressage arena or separate rental unit with its own separate entrance.

This really is the perfect home for a family, executive professional or those who love to entertain. Part of the city, yet with a stunning outlook and close to both the mountains and the sea, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

THIS IS A FANTASTIC ENTERTAINING AND FAMILY

HOME WITH A TENNIS COURT AND SWIMMING POOL, AS WELL

AS A LARGE GRASSY AREA AND EXTENSIVE PATIO SPACE.

Property details:Zwaanswyk, TokaiGuide price: ZAR 29 750 000

Contact:Fine & Country ConstantiaTel: 082 445 9227

LEFT: Spectacular views from the property

TOP RIGHT: This airy, light property is visually stunning

RIGHT: A room with a view

BOTTOM RIGHT: The extensive patio area and swimming pool

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THE SCOTTISH COUNTRYSIDE CAN BE A PLACE OF WONDER. GISELLE WHITEAKER WALKS THROUGH A LOVELY RURAL PROPERTY WITH EASY ACCESS TO THE CITY

TRANQUILLITYSCOTTISH

A few miles east of the historic Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, half an hour or so from central Edinburgh, is the village of Philpstoun. The village originated in the oil shale mining boom in the 19th Century and is endowed with rich arable farmland. Nearby Linlithgow has an excellent selection of local shops and there is a variety of outdoor leisure facilities nearby including Blackness Castle and the beach, Beecraigs Country Park, Muiravonside Country Park, water sports and pleasure boat trips on the Firth of Forth, the Union Canal for cycling and canoeing, hill walking, golf, and a dry ski slope at Polmont.

In these surrounds sits an exceptional detached Victorian fi ve-bedroom house with lovely gardens, a stable, paddocks, a coach house currently used as a double garage incorporating a stable, tack room, workshop and storage, and a number of additional outbuildings. This elegant property, Pardovan House, dates from around 1850. The home is set within substantial grounds – approximately 1.4 acres – which include a sweeping driveway that leads to the gorgeous expanse of garden, a large paddock, an orchard, and a kitchen garden, just waiting for a home cook toprovide for.

The property is located in a wonderfully tranquil and rural setting with an open outlook across fi elds and countryside, and yet conveniently close to excellent transport networks for easy commuting within central Scotland and further afi eld.

The property is superbly presented, refurbished to an exacting standard by the current owners, whilst retaining many period features such as wood fl oors and cornicing. The house is entered through a solid timber door into a vestibule with a traditional tiled fl oor. A further part-glazed internal door leads to a hall with a wooden fl oor and doors off to the principal reception rooms, and a sizeable under-stairs storage cupboard.

A stunning drawing room of generous proportions is situated near the front with triple windows facing west, overlooking the garden and countryside beyond. These windows capture the afternoon and evening sun, leaving the drawing room bathed in a golden glow. A further window facing south adds to this bright and welcoming entertaining space. Picture a fi re crackling in the traditional fi replace, warming a winter’s night and complementing the delightful ambience of the room.

Adjacent to the drawing room is an elegant, bright and spacious dining room with two double windows facing south, two recessed arched alcoves, and another open fi replace with a traditional fi re surround. Across the hall is a comfortable snug with a double window to the front overlooking that stunning garden, the views stretching across the countryside. Ensuring warmth, a third traditional fi re surround with open fi re, is found here.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Pardovan House sits in beautiful surrounds; the billiards room;

the property’s gardens are lovely; the open fi re creates a cosy ambience



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A door leads from the snug to the billiard room, perfect for family entertainment and this leads through to the rear hall which provides access to a boot room with hanging space, a door to the north garden, and a separate cloakroom. At the opposite end of the rear hall is abutler’s pantry.

The kitchen and a laundry are located off the rear hall with double windows facing east capturing the morning sun, and a traditional wood burning stove. The kitchen is generously proportioned with ample space for dining and could easily be converted into a welcoming home hub.

Double doors lead to the garden room, which is perfectly positioned to face south overlooking the garden, with glazed windows on all three sides and double doors opening directly on to the garden. A further door leads to the prep kitchen which has a door out to the courtyard with three external storage rooms and a gate to the east garden.

An impressive carpeted staircase with cast iron balustrades and wooden handrail leads to the fi rst fl oor with a lovely stained glass window casting shards of coloured light. From here, doors lead to the bedrooms. The luxurious master suite has south facing windows, a traditional fi replace, a dressing room with double aspect windows and ample space for dressing room furniture. The generously sized, high-specifi cation en-suite master bathroom has a window to the east which catches the morning sunlight.

This property, surrounded by arable farmland, is a comfortable home, successfully combining country living with city access. It seeks a new family to welcome into its heart and hearth; to call it home.

Property details:Pardovan House Guide Price: Offers over £765,000

Fine & Country Edinburgh Tel: 07946 706 992

CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT:Stylish living; the claw-foot tub is a delight; an elegant bathroom; a spacious bedroom; family dining space





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