Elite Winter 2013 Edition

Exclusively £i,ooo,ooo and Over

E l i t e

The Luxury Property Magazine

Winter 2013

Eighteen years’ experience have earned Chigwell Construction a reputation for completing projects to time, to budget, to quality, and safely, with a further focus on the environmental impact of our activities. We adopt a friendly and collaborative approach to working with our clients which has generated a number of long-term partnerships and much repeat business. Our motto is ‘Right First Time’ for good reason.

Our core activities are:

• Planned refurbishment work including Decent Homes improvements, voids refurbishments and cyclical repairs.

• Responsive repairs and day-to-day maintenance work including out-of-hours and emergency works.

• New builds, extensions and loft conversions.

We always strive to go that extra mile to exceed our clients’ expectations and this is evident not only in the KPI targets we achieve on all contracts but by the added value incentives we also deliver to clients and residents.

A key factor in our success is undoubtedly the staff we employ and the only works which we choose to sub-contract are scaffolding and asbestos removal. We manage costs, safety and quality by having an in-depth knowledge of our team and their strengths, all staff being fully conversant with our policies and procedures. We currently have 188 employees including eight Gas Safe Engineers and nine NICEIC Electricians.

NEW BUILD - from concept to completion

EXTENSION - before and after

EXTENSION - before, during and after

ChIgWELL CONSTrUCTION

Aaron House, 7-8 Hainault Business ParkForest Road, Hainault, Essex IG6 3JPT 020 8500 4100F 020 8500 4102E [email protected]

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Welcome to the winter edition of Elite magazine which coincides neatly with an upturn in market activity. We are pleased to report a substantial increase in new instructions including an excellent new

development constructed by Banner Homes at Manor Road, Chigwell which will be launched throughout the autumn season with stunning and luxurious apartments backing directly onto Chigwell golf course.

With many more buyers making decisions to purchase and a considerable number of vendors looking to

downsize from luxury homes, market activity is returning to pre-recession levels.

We have an outstanding selection of quality properties but always need more to satisfy the ever-increasing demand

and we hope you will allow us the opportunity to feature your property in forthcoming editions of our ElitE magazine.

Yours sincerely

James lawlor

James LawlorFNAEADirector

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Contents

3 Blooming not BoomingThere is no doubt that the property market is recovering at all levels and price brackets throughout the area.

However any suggestion that the market is at risk of running out of control is frankly ridiculous.

4-71 Lawlors EliteA selection of the finest homes currently available in your area.

16-17 The Oak-Tree Group of Schools Matthew Hagger, Group Principal of the Oak-Tree Schools, answers questions

about academic success, and the importance of families and schools working together.

24-25 ClearTo be clear.

32-33 Foskett Marr Gadsby & Head LLPExtend your existing property.

48-49 Attwaters Jameson Hill SolicitorsGreater London leads property surge.

Elite Homes, Upper Floor, 165 High Road, Loughton IG10 4LF sales 020 8418 1890 [email protected]

© Lawlors Publishing 2013. All rights reserved. Reproduction is forbidden except by express permission of the publishers. The content of this magazine is believed to be correct but its accuracy is not guaranteed and it does not form part of any offer or contract. Lawlors Publishing cannot accept responsibility for any omissions or errors.

For all advertising sales enquiries please contact Jimi Epps on [email protected] or call 020 8418 1894.For all publishing and print sales enquiries please contact Elizabeth Baxendale on [email protected] or call 07715 496 853.

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THE MOST SUCCESSFUL PROPERTY MAGAZINE IN YOUR AREAFeaturing properties in Chigwell, Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Woodford Green,

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...Blooming not BoomingThere is no doubt that the property market is recovering at all levels and price brackets throughout the area.

However any suggestion that the market is at risk of running out of control is frankly ridiculous.

Elite Homes, Upper Floor, 165 High Road, Loughton IG10 4LF sales 020 8418 1890 [email protected]


This period from early September to December promises a significant improvement on last year and certainly closer to the healthy levels of transactions that will allow this recovery to be sustained. All of our officeshave reported high levels of interest and have agreed many sales with chains finally being connected due to the pent-up demand that has been steadily building over the last few years. Fortunately we have been instructed on some of the best properties in the area so consequently we have been able to match buyer to seller quickly and efficiently with both sides of thetransaction feeling they have achieved a good deal. This balance is not only extremely good for the recovery it is also finally allowing many buyers, who were in rented accommodation awaiting this moment, to make their decisions to purchase.

Most of us accept that the Central London market acts independently ofthe normal marketplace because of its international appeal and this hasobviously created a spike in demand particularly as it is perceived as a safefinancial haven. Fortunately, because of our proximity to the City, wedo receive some reflected interest, many of our clients having businessesrelated to the City. As a result we benefit from the London ‘feelgood factor’.

We have listed five good tips which we at Lawlors believe will provide our clients with the best ways to capitalise upon this improving market.

1. LOCK INTO A FIXED RATE MORTGAGE With base rates held at 0.5% mortgage lenders are tripping over themselves to offer evermorecompetitive deals. NOW is the best time to lock into a really good long-term, low rate fixed mortgage deal.

2. PRICE TO SELL The temptation to increase the asking price of your property is great given the belief that the market is moving upwards

swiftly. However the reality is that buyers still need to contend with high Stamp Duty costs and associated expenses. Our advice is to price your property to sell in this market and to take advantage of the new stock that is coming onto the market to make your move go quickly and smoothly.

3. INVEST IN BUY-TO-LET PROPERTY As base rates are at an all-time low, it is very difficult to achieve a decent return on traditional investment saving schemes. Therefore investment in property for rental should be a number one priority. Despite the Government’s best efforts to increase the housing stock it will take a number of years, if ever, for the supply of housing to keep up with demand. We therefore feel it is a pretty safe bet that, if you have a good property available to rent, it is more than likely going to increase in value and give a good return.

4. HELP YOUR CHILDREN ONTO THE PROPERTY LADDERAlthough the Government has introduced a number of schemes to help first-time buyers, it is inevitable that most first-timers will require further financial assistance. Although it is up to each parent to decide how much they can do to help their children, there are various tax advantagesto gifting as well as lending money to children to get them on the ladder. One thing is for sure and that is that the long-term prospect of property values is upwards and this is a golden opportunity to get on the ladder with interest rates held so low.

5. TALK TO LAWLORS PROPERTY SERVICES Make sure you discussall of your moving options with our experts. With our wealth of localexperience over many years there are very few situations we haven’talready dealt with. We have the skills to make your moving dreamscome true.


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Alderton Hill Loughton

£3,000,000OIRO Sole Agency

An exceptional Tudor style detached residence with a wide frontage and

extensive gardens in a premier location within walking distance of

the Central Line and local facilities.

The property comprises of elegant entrance hall, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, study, family

room with double patio doors onto the rear garden patio, dining room,

drawing room family/playroom, indoor heated swimming pool with

shower and changing rooms. The first floor comprises of master bedroom

with dressing area, walk in wardrobes and en suite bathroom. The second

bedroom offers an en suite bathroom with steam room shower and Jacuzzi

bath. Bedroom three also has an en suite and there are three furtherbedrooms and a family bathroom.

A major feature of this stunning residence is the immaculate garden.

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Manor Road Chigwell

£1,950,000Sole Agency

Located on one of Chigwell’s most prestigious roads this stunning

traditional family residence has been lovingly maintained by the

current owners.

Property benefits include: a spacious entrance hall which allows access

to a large formal reception roomwith three double patio doors that

lead onto the rear garden, family TV room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room with patio doors,

utility room and downstairscloakroom. The first floor comprises

of a master bedroom with en suite, four further bedrooms and family

bathroom. Chigwell Golf Course is a beautiful back drop for the 190ft

rear garden that has an abundance ofmature trees and shrubs. The property

boasts a 95ft frontage with sweeping carriage driveway and double garage

set behind electric gates.

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New Farm Drive Abridge

£1,425,000An exceptionally rare opportunity

to purchase a stunning barn conversion which has the most

spectacular far reaching views.

On entering this stylish home there is an elegant spacious vaulted reception

hall, cloakroom, fully fitted study which could also be used as a family

TV room, Urban Myth kitchen/breakfast room with bi-folding doors

leading to the rear garden, formalreception room with log burner and

bi-folding doors that also lead to a large garden patio. The first floor offers a vaulted master bedroom

suite with en suite dressing room and stylish en suite bathroom that also

includes a large shower and his andhers sinks. This bedroom has the most

picturesque views over the garden. There are two double bedrooms

which also benefit from having en suite shower rooms, a further double

bedroom and a spacious family bathroom.

EPC - C


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Woodside Road Woodford Green


We are pleased to offer this charming family residence which

has been exceptionally well maintained by the current vendor.

The property is located within this idyllic location backing on to

Woodford golf course. Property benefits: reception hall, cloakroom, fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room

with integrated appliances, separate utility room, bright and airy living

room with triple double doors leadingout to the terrace with stunning

views over the manicured garden andfamily room/dining room. On the

first floor there is an elegant master bedroom suite with luxurious en suite bathroom with the most delightful far

reaching views, two further doublebedrooms and family bathroom on

the second floor there is another large bedroom and steam/shower room.

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MILLBROOK, MANOR RD CHIGWELL

£1,100,000SOLE AGENCY

This stunning apartment is truly a rare find. The elegant,

well portioned accommodation is arranged over two apartments.

Property benefits include: spaciousreception hall, cloakroom, utility

room, modern fully fitted kitchen leading to a bright and airy family room which has a door leading to

the balcony. There is a formal dining room which also has a door leading to the balcony. Further accommodation

includes a study, formal living room with door leading to a balcony, four

double bedrooms with luxurious en suite to the master and further

family bathroom with separate wc. The extensive communal grounds are immaculately landscaped and laid to lawn and planted with a wide variety

of mature shrubs, plants and trees.

EPC - B


How do your schools perform academically?At our two prep schools Coopersale Hall and Oaklands, we prepare children for entrance exams to a wide variety of schools at 11+. Most get their first choice of school, whether selective or state. This year many Year 6 children have been spoilt for choice! At Normanhurst, our students sit GCSEs at age 16 and they consistently perform extremely well. Small class sizes allow more individual attention.

How do you keep in touch with what parents want from their children’s school?We tend to send out a parent survey every few years. Spring Term’s survey showed that the overwhelming majority are delighted with each school and their children’s progress. Where constructive ideas for further development have been made, these have been implemented very quickly. Each Headmistress and I have held informal coffee mornings for each year group this academic year, which have been

incredibly useful to chat openly and listen to feedback.

Claire Osborn, Headmistress, Normanhurst School, Cheryl Macnair, Headmistress, Oaklands School, Kaye Lovejoy, Headmistress, Coopersale Hall School, Matthew Hagger, Group Principal, Oak-Tree Group of Schools.

What was new last year and what plans are coming up?Science features heavily on the curriculum, so last year we upgraded Normanhurst’s main Science Lab and this summer we will be upgrading the Science areas at Oaklands and Coopersale Hall. Oaklands had a new library at Easter, and both Oaklands and Normanhurst will benefit from Kindergarten refurbishments over the summer. Coopersale Hall has recently had a new nature reserve. We constantly review the education on offer and are always expanding the enormous choice of before and after school activities at all three schools.

How does being a group of schools benefit pupils and parents?The three schools together have around 750 pupils and 220 members of staff. This means we can share best practice and good ideas more readily. We hold regular combined events, such as the September Year 3 camp night, Autumn Term Art Exhibition, and Spring Term Music Festival. These offer excellent opportunities for the pupils and help to bring the schools together.

How useful are Inspection Reports for parents?Being inspected by a team of fellow professionals is challenging, particularly as we are given only 5 days’ notice of a visit. This means we have to be ready all year round and so are constantly developing our education and all three schools regularly gain ‘outstanding’ and ‘excellent’ comments at. Parents should read inspection reports in detail as an independent review is invaluable for judging a school’s performance.

Can prospective families see your schools in more detail?Although our official Open Days are in October and March each year, prospective families are welcome to arrange a private tour with the Headmistress at any time. Competition for places is high so early registration is essential.

The Oak-Tree SchoolsMatthew Hagger, Group Principal of the Oak-Tree Schools, answers

questions about academic success, and the importance of families and schools working together.

The Oak-Tree Schools comprise Normanhurst School in North Chingford, Coopersale Hall School, just 2 minutes from Epping High Street and Oaklands School, long established as the leading prep school in Loughton.

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Millers Lane Chigwell

£poaSole Agency

A stunning award-winning barn conversion which has recently been

the subject of a major refurbishment programme.

Property benefits include: spacious reception hall, recently fitted bespoke

fitted kitchen complete with Aga, utility room, bright and airy orangery,

vaulted main reception, games room, mezzanine level study, two

cloakrooms, four double bedroomswith en suite dressing area and

bathroom to the master and family bathroom. Externally the property is approached via electric gates leading

to a substantial block paved driveway providing off-street parking for

numerous vehicles. There is also a detached garage block - part of which

has been converted into a working office. The attractive grounds of

approximately seven and half acresare exceptionally well maintained

and there is also a delightful private courtyard garden ideal for al-fresco

entertaining.

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Theydon Mount Epping


We are pleased to offer this exceptionally spacious residence situated within the sought after

Hamlet of Theydon Mount.

The property has been substantially extended and remodelled over

recent years to suit the needs of the current vendor. The spacious

accommodation comprises of: modern fitted kitchen, morning room, utility room, cloakroom, sitting room, sun room, dining

room, study, vaulted entertainments room, six double bedrooms - three

with en suite facilities and family bathroom. There is a substantial

detached barn comprising of garaging, indoor pool complex,

gymnasium and changing room. We strongly recommend an

immediate internal viewing as it is rare for properties of this calibre to

enter the open market.

EPC - E


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Gravel Lane Chigwell


This grand Victorian mansion with historical links to the 17th

century was remodelled in the 1860s and has been carefully

renovated to provide a wealth of magnificent accommodation

with an air of grandeur.

The beautiful Parquet flooring and leaded windows grace

stately reception rooms andthe sweeping staircase in the

reception hall leads to nine extensive bedrooms over two floors. Most of the reception

rooms have open fireplaces and a beautiful historic Chapel has

been converted to provide a delightful recreation room. Snug

sitting rooms and alcoves and private areas offer ample

space for privacy within such a grand home.

EPC - E


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Manor Road Chigwell


Situated within a commanding position on the prestigious

Manor Road lies this character family residence.

The property benefits from many characteristics of the

period such as solid oak styling throughout, and many other

fine details. Property benefits include: kitchen/breakfast room,

utility room, cloakroom, study, dining room, living room, seven

bedrooms arranged over two floors and family bathroom. The

property has an approximatefrontage of 100ft and offers

other fine benefits includingswimming pool and a spectacular

landscaped rear garden with stunning views overlooking the

exquisite Chigwell Golf Club.

EPC - D


To be Shortlisted for The Sunday Times British Homes Awards with the category ‘Conversion, Restoration and Refurbishment’ for our project Coborn House; is a truly momentous achievement for the practice. Coborn House showcases the unique creativityof clear. We don’t just accept, we stretch andpush the boundaries providing our clientswith designs beyond their expectations. clear.understands the importance of space andCoborn House examples our desire to design‘inside and out’ perspective.

The creation of a hidden terrace within theexisting roof form provided external spacebeyond the original footprint and being withinthe London geographic; we understood howvaluable this space would be both practicallyas well as financially. Internally we enhancedthe buildings main structural features creatingexhilarating spaces with precision detail.

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We take enormous pride in our work and welcomed the opportunity in August last year to create a new annexe for Haven House Children’s Hospice. Honoured to be invited to work on such an important and meaningful project we have continued to push the boundaries of possibility.

To take advantage of The Department of Health funding has demanded strict design and time constraints. To design, secure planning permission and complete the build all within in a twelve month period to qualify; has been challenging beyond belief but we feel a euphoric sense of achievement complying with the requirements set that we have finally started on site.

The annexe will truly change the hospices’ operational life, enhancing the child care all able to be realised with the help of manufacturers /suppliers and the contractor Mason Construction; this building will truly be a project to be proud of.

Our understanding and obsession of working spaces to their maximum potential; enabled us to complete this project not only architecturally but with the highest quality of interior and lighting design.

We believe our acknowledgement for this project reflects our unique working ethos. We are uncompromising in our pursuit for new and exciting designs; driven by delivering outstandingly creative schemes to perfection.

Following a successful year we have been inundated with exciting project opportunities, both residential and commercial. The conversion and development of a large site in East London into a new office development forms our next challenge, as well as other exciting and innovative new build and regeneration/refurbishment projects. All providing us to with the opportunity to continue to develop and evolve.

Design is everything! That may sound strange and obvious but many buildings fail to have design at all!

We are a practice that is clear. Our thought, understanding, originality, creativity, passion and dedication is what makes us unique.


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High OngarOngar

£2,350,000We are pleased to offer this

elegant country residence which was the subject of a major refurbishment programme

finished to the exacting standards of the current owner.

Property benefits comprises of : stunning open plan kitchen/

dining room/family room with adjoining TV room, study,

music room, dining room, utility room, ground floor shower

room, five spacious bedrooms, family bathroom and separate

cloakroom. Within the grounds there is a detached one bedroom

guest house, triple garage, 76ft detached Essex barn and a further 84ft detached barn on

within delightful grounds of approx 3 acres.

EPC - E


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Chigwell Grange Chigwell


We are pleased to offer this exceptional family residence

situated within this gated environment.

This superb property comprises of flexible accommodation arranged

over four floors. On the ground floor there is a spacious entrance hall, cloakroom, stunning open

plan kitchen/dining/family room with views over the garden, formal

dining room, living room and plant room. The lower ground floor

has been designed as a gym with steam and shower room, a fabulous entertainment room complete with bar and a utility room. On the first

floor there is an opulent master bedroom suite with walk in wardrobe and luxurious en suite bathroom and three further double bedroom suites.

On the second floor there are two further double bedroom suites.

EPC - C


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Thornwood Road Epping


The current vendors have extended and upgraded this stunning family

home to an exceptionally high standard that facilitates today’s

modern living.

The property comprises of a large entrance hall with featured fire place,

formal reception room, second reception room, orangery, kitchen/

dining room/family TV area with bi-folding doors that open out to far

reaching countryside views, utility room and downstairs cloakroom. On

the first floor there are five double bedrooms two with en suites and

family bathroom. The property has extensive grounds with a detached

barn that is currently being used as a gym and to the front of the property

there is a large drive way set behind electric gates. There are a number

of outer buildings that offer changeof use subject to the usual planning

permission.


Whilst few would doubt the necessity of a system controlling the advancement of development, an inconvenient consequence of such controls is that, in times of economic hardship, they can stunt the growth that could otherwise flow from a liberalised planning system.

The current coalition government were all too aware of this when taking office and in the Chancellor’s budget of 2011 it was announced that changes relaxing some of the restrictions imposed by the planning rules would be introduced.

Following much consultation, a new Permitted Development Order came into force on 30 May 2013. “Permitted development” is development that is deemed automatically to be granted planning permission without the requirement for a full express application to the local planning authority, although there may be other requirements imposed by the planning authority that are prerequisites to such development taking place.

The new permitted development Order - the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (England) Order 2013 to give the full title – has increased permitted development in a number of areas and is intended to boost the economy by reducing the burden of the planning system on businesses and householders.

For householders, the permitted depth of a single-storey rear extension (not exceeding 4m in height) has increased from 4m to 8m for a detached house, and from 3m to 6m for all other houses. For extensions that fall between the former and the new limits, a “prior approval” procedure must be followed. The householder must notify the local planning authority before starting development, which will in turn notify the neighbouring properties. If the neighbours object, the planning authority will determine whether the extension’s impact would be unacceptable to the amenity of the adjoining properties.

Of more interest to commercial landowners, a change of use of a building from offices to a dwelling house is permitted without the need for express planning permission. This right is limited for a period of 3 years from the commencement of the new rules and will not apply to buildings for which other commercial permissions currently exist, such as industrial or storage units. As further limitation, express planning permission will still be required for any physical works required to the exterior of the property, and the building must have been used as an office before the new rules came into force (to prevent developers from building offices with the intention of side-stepping the requirements for residential planning permission). As with the new householder permitted development, a “prior approval”

In times of a stagnant economy, where many of us cannot afford to move up the property ladder, an attractive alternative for homeowners is to extend their existing properties, making full use of the available land. For commercial developers, property that is either sitting vacant or undeveloped can be a significant financial burden...

The ability of both homeowners and developers to use their property as they wish is subject to the planning rules and policies imposed by both national and local government. The origins of the UK planning system, as it exists today, can be traced back to concerns developed during the half century leading up to the Second World War over increasing pollution and urban sprawl. In 1947 the first of the Town and Country Planning Acts was passed, which required all proposals, with a few exclusions, to secure planning permission from the local authority.

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process is in place. The local planning authority must be given notification of the proposed change of use, and may consider matters such as transport and highways in deciding whether or not prior approval is required. Prior to the commencement of this new right, a number of local planning authorities applied to be “exempt” from this new permitted change of use. These exemptions were mainly granted to London Boroughs, for which tight planning control, it was argued, is key.

The perhaps obvious concern of this permitted change of use is that it will result in the erosion of office premises, with individuals being housed in unsuitable locations. The government’s argument is that the loss of commercial units will be outweighed by the benefit of increased housing, and has sought to address any unsuitability via the prior approval process.

The government hopes that these planning changes will have a significant and positive impact upon the provision of housing, construction and the economy generally. Time will no doubt tell whether this is indeed the case.

At Foskett Marr Gadsby & Head LLP we specialise in dealing with both residential and commercial property matters. Whatever your property aims or concerns may be, we shall be delighted to assist. We have offices in Epping and Loughton (details below) but can also visit you at your home or office.

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Foskett Marr Gadsby & Head LLP181 High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BQ

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Gaynes Park Mansions

£1,500,000A simply stunning show

apartment offering breathtaking views over the landscaped grounds

of 10 acres and tranquil lake.

This particular apartment is one of seven luxurious apartments

set within this grade two listed mansion which has been converted

under the auspices of English heritage. Property benefits of this

unit includes: spacious kitchen/breakfast room, utility room,

cloakroom, magnificent open plan drawing room/dining room with

split level study area in additionto two double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Externally the property benefits from a double

garage, a fully equipped gym and the apartment has the benefit of a

concierge service on site.

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Bracken Drive Chigwell


An executive family residence situated in what is regarded as one

of Chigwell’s premier roads.

The property has been built to the highest specification throughout

which can only be fully appreciated by an internal viewing. This spacious residence offers an

abundance of accommodationarranged over two floors and

comprises of: stunning reception hall, spacious kitchen/dining

area/family room, utility room, cloakroom, living room, play

room, five double bedrooms - two with en suite facilities and family

bathroom. Externally there is a carriage driveway providing off

street parking for several vehicles whilst in the rear garden there is a large patio area and heated

swimming pool surrounded by decking.

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Copped HallEpping


A stunning barn conversion that has been meticulously maintained and improved

by the current vendors.

This executive family residence is situated within the prestigious gated

Copped Hall Estate. An internal viewing comes recommended to

appreciate the quality of fittings and spaciousness of accommodation on

offer. Property benefits include: fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility

room, cloakroom, vaulted drawing room open plan to dining room,

music room, conservatory, TV room, study, master bedroom with en suite

bathroom and walk in wardrobe, guest bedroom with en suite shower

room, two further bedrooms andfamily bathroom. The property is set

behind electric gates affording total privacy whilst the rear garden has been tastefully planted and also incorporates

various water features.

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Albion Hill Loughton


A stunning family home that is within walking distance

to the Central Line, schools and the High Road.

The property has been renovated by the current owners to an exceptionally

high standard and offers: a spacious entrance hall, cloakroom, bespoke

kitchen/diner with patio doors onto the garden, sitting room with patio

doors onto the rear garden, drawing room and reception room. The first

floor comprises of a master bedroom with dressing room and en suite,

large second bedroom with en suite shower room, three further double

bedrooms and family bathroom. The large basement is currently being

used as an entertainment room and has an en suite shower room and

could therefore be utilised as a sixth bedroom instead. There is direct

internal access into the double garage from the basement.

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Stradbroke Drive Chigwell


A luxurious five bedroom detached family residence

situated within the prestigious Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell.

The property benefits from being recently refurbished to an extremely high standard having

three downstairs reception areas, beautifully decorated kitchen/breakfast room, utility room,

downstairs cloakroom, five double bedrooms, two with

en suite facilities, two furtherfamily bathrooms and an

integrated entertainment system. Externally the property also

benefits from having a beautiful block paved carriage driveway,

integral garage and extensive patio area leading to delightful

rear garden.

EPC - D


Senior School: 130 High Road Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5SD

Junior School: 82 Palmerston Rd Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5LG

Telephone: 0208 504 [email protected]

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Traps Hill Loughton


A rare opportunity to purchase this character residence situated in this premier residential road

with exceptional far reaching views over Loughton.

The current vendors have obtained planning permission EPF/0378/12 to

further extend the already spaciousaccommodation which is arranged

over three floors. Currently the property comprises of: entrance hall, modern kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom,

three receptions, conservatory – six bedrooms arranged over two floors

with en suite to the master and family bathroom. Externally the property occupies a 80ft frontage and there are two garages and abundance of

off street parking. A particular feature of this property is the mature

landscaped rear garden which has a wealth of plants, shrubs and trees.

EPC - E


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Tomswood Road Chigwell


We are pleased to offer this attractive executive residence

situated on this ever popular residential road in Chigwell.

Property benefits on the groundfloor include: entrance hall with tiled flooring, kitchen/breakfast room with adjacent utility room,

cloakroom, open plan drawing room leading into formal dining

room, family room that has access to separate staircase

leading to self-contained annexe that comprises of

double bedroom with en suite shower room and dressing area. On the first floor the

master bedroom has an en suite bathroom and balcony, three further double bedrooms and

family bathroom.

EPC - E


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Stanmore Way Loughton

£poaSole Agency

Located in the prestigious Goldings Manor area of North Loughton is

this beautiful family residence that offers spacious and comfortable

accommodation.

The ground floor comprises of: large entrance porch with double doorsleading into main hall, downstairs

cloakroom, spacious kitchen/breakfast bar with Miele appliances,

part under floor heating, utility room, dining room with patio doors

leading onto rear patio garden, family TV room and drawing room

with attractive wood burner fireplace and wide bay window that overlooks

the stunning rear garden. The first floor offers master bedroom with

dressing area and en suite bathroom, double bedroom with en suite

shower room, two further bedrooms and large family bathroom.

EPC - D


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Broadstrood Loughton

£1,389,000We are pleased to offer this spacious recently extended

contemporary property which has been finished to the exacting standards of the current vendor.

The property has been completed to an exceptionally high standard

throughout and comprises of: stunning entrance hall,

cloakroom, spacious kitchen/breakfast room with bi-folding

doors onto the garden, utilityroom, spacious drawing room

and dining room. The first floor offers a large master bedroom

en suite, two further doublebedrooms with en suite facilities,

two additional bedrooms andfamily bathroom.

EPC - C


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Mornington Road Woodford Green


We are pleased to offer this delightful family residence

located within this peaceful cul-de-sac location.

The property offers considerablepotential to extends to the right

hand side and there is also thepossibility of converting the

loft. Currently the charming interior comprises of : entrance

hall, traditional county stylekitchen with adjacent breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom,

living room, dining room and orangery. The first floor

comprises of four doublebedrooms - with en suite

facilities to two bedrooms andfamily bathroom. The property is

ideally located for Bancroft and Trinity schools.

EPC - E


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Chigwell Rise Chigwell

£1,300,000A stunning detached family Chigwell residence that has

been completely renovated to an extremely high standard by the

current owners.

located within walking distance to the station, Chigwell school and

local shops the property comprises of spacious entrance hall, cloakroom,

bespoke kitchen/breakfast room with patio doors leading onto the

rear garden patio, utility room, family TV room, living/dining

room with patio doors onto the rear garden patio, access to the internal

garage and plant room. The first floor offers master bedroom with dressing

room, en suite bathroom and has been designed with double French

doors that allow far reaching views of the secluded garden. There are

four further double bedrooms that alloffer en suite facilities.

EPC - C


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Upper Park Loughton


We are pleased to offer this impressive executive family

residence situated on this ever popular residential road.

Property benefits on the groundfloor include: impressive

reception hall, spacious kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining

utility room, ground floor cloakroom, double aspect living room with double doors leading

out to the patio, exceptionallyspacious formal dining room

which is ideal for entertaining and family room. On the first

floor there is a galleried landing, five double bedrooms with

en suite to the master and family bathroom.

EPC - D


Greater London leads property surge

Tube access much sought-afterThere are convincing indications that the UK residential propertymarket is on the way up in terms of both transactions and prices, withthe Greater London area leading the way. Statistics from the Councilof Mortgage Lenders (CML) show that more first-time buyers havebeen active during the past year, helping to release buyers further upthe chain. Government schemes such as Funding for Lending andHelp to Buy have boosted activity, as has a competitive mortgagemarket. It has even been suggested that a new property bubble isinflating, though government and lenders deny this.

The improved climate in the market as a whole has also given buy-to-let participants the confidence to invest alongside owner-occupiersmoving upwards. Capital growth is a vital part of most homebuyers’calculations; the prospect of a rising market clearly holds more appealthan the lacklustre conditions seen for several years after NorthernRock collapsed in 2007. Higher rents, as many aspiring first-timershave rented while trying to raise a mortgage deposit, have alsobuoyed BTL demand and helped cheer the wider market.

Investing in property as an owner-occupier or landlord is generally along-term proposition, so buyers need to look both at present marketconditions and the outlook for future years. Encouragingly, manyeconomists think that the current regime of low interest rates to aideconomic recovery will continue for some while yet. This view is basedon new Bank of England Governor Mark Carney’s signal that theBank’s low base rate is unlikely to rise any time soon, possibly not inthe next two or three years.

Regional variations in property market conditions often involveLondon and the Southeast leading the way and that was very muchthe case during the first half of 2013. At the end of June, Nationwide

Building Society said its data showed that the house price gapbetween London and the rest of the UK was wider than ever. In lateAugust, the Council of Mortgage Lenders said that total housepurchase lending in London during the second quarter had beenboosted by the increased lending to first-time buyers and showed arise of 18% compared to the same quarter in 2012.

Prices in the Home Counties and beyond tend to benefit as the Londoneffect ripples outwards. Indeed, the CML recently noted that the morepositive housing and mortgage market sentiment and activity were nolonger restricted to London and the Southeast. This wider improvementmust be good for UK population mobility and the ongoing outlook forGreater London, Hertfordshire and Essex properties.

Demand looks likely to remain strong for substantial homes on thefringes of London that have good access to the motorway network,including M11/M25, and the Tube system, notably the Central Lineserving desirable residential areas such as Woodford, Buckhurst Hill,Chigwell, Loughton and Epping. Research has consistently foundbuyers willing to pay a premium price for quality property in easyreach of a Tube station, both for their own commuting convenienceand for access by their domestic helpers from less expensive areas.

Please contact me if you would like legal advice on buying or selling a home.

Peter Westbrook Residential Property Partner01279 638819 [email protected]


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SpareleaZe Hill Loughton


Situated in one of Loughton’s most sought after tree lined roads this

beautifully maintained traditional detached residence is within walking

distance to the Central Line, schools and High Street.

The property comprises of: spacious entrance hall, downstairs cloakroom,

kitchen/family breakfast room, utility, dining room with patio

doors onto the rear garden patio andlarge formal reception room with

central fireplace and doors onto the rear garden patio. The first floor

offers a spacious master bedroom with recessed air conditioning and

door leading to adjoining double bedroom/en suite shower/dressing

room, double bedroom with shower cubicle, further bedroom and family

bathroom.

EPC - D


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Clarence Gate Woodford Green


An executive five bedroom detached residence situated within

the prestigious Repton Park Development. The property is

offered CHAIN FREE.

Property benefits of this property include spacious reception hall, fully

fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, living room,

dining room, study, five bedrooms - two with en suite facilities and family bathroom. One of the prime features

of this stunning property is the landscaped rear garden which is one

of the biggest in the development andhas been planted with a wide variety of shrubs, plants and trees. To front

of the property there is off street parking and a detached double garage

with electric up and over door,power and light.

EPC - C


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Meadow Way Chigwell


We are pleased to offer this beautiful traditional Chigwell

residence that is situated within the Courtlands Estate.

Property benefits include:spacious modern kitchen, utility

room, ground floor cloakroom, family room leading to dining

room, formal lounge with doorleading to fully fitted study.

The first floor comprises of four double bedrooms with en suite

facilities to two of the bedroomsand luxury family bathroom.

The property is within walking distance to The Central Line

station with its transport links to the City and the West End

and the shopping facilitiesof the local parade.

EPC - D


54


High Road Loughton


Rare opportunity to purchase this stunning spacious Victorian

family residence that has been renovated by the current owners

who have retained many of the original internal features.

The property is within easy walking distance to the Central

line and all the local amenities andoffers a beautiful entrance hall,

kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, storage room, living room, dining room, family reception room/study, and large family entertainment room with

additional cloakroom. The first floor comprises of master bedroom with walk in dressing room and en suite

bathroom, two double bedrooms and family bathroom. On the second

floor there are two further doublebedrooms, cloakroom and two large

storage areas to the eaves.

EPC - F


55


Rye HillEpping


A delightful character residence situated in this desirable semi rural

location with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

This exceptional Georgian residence with later additions has been

considerably updated and extendedby the current vendor to provide ahome of exceptional character andcharm - yet affords the possibility

of further enlargement subject to usual planning conditions as there

are three substantial barns within the landscaped grounds including duck

pond. Property benefits include: kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom,

utility room, cellar, open planmain reception, further l-shaped reception room, study area, music

area, dining room and garden room. On the first floor there are five

bedrooms with en suite to the master and family bathroom.

EPC - E


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High Road Chigwell


Magnificent detached executive residence discreetly situated

behind electric gates within the exclusive Rolls Park area

of Chigwell.

This individually crafted home is decorated in a contemporary

style and we strongly recommendan internal viewing. Property

benefits include: stunning reception hall, kitchen/breakfast

room, utility room, cloakroom, drawing room, sitting room,

dining room, study, six double bedrooms with en suite dressing

room and bathroom to the master and two further familybathrooms. The property also

boasts a detached games room over garage block. Externally the

grounds have been beautifully landscaped and are ideal for

outdoor entertaining.

EPC - E


57


Forest Lane Chigwell

£poaThis beautiful Chigwell residence

that has been lovingly designed and built to an exceptionally high

standard by the current owners.

Located on one of Chigwell’s most sought after roads - the property has

uninterrupted views over Chigwell Golf Course. The large double front

doors open onto a spacious entrance hall that is enhanced by a central

wooden staircase with storage that gives access to 29ft kitchen/breakfast room with French doors leading onto

the rear garden patio, cloakroom,study, family TV room, dining room

with double doors that lead into the splendid drawing room. On the first and second floors there are six bedrooms and five bathrooms. The

rear garden measures 127ft and backs directly onto Chigwell Golf Course.

The property also boasts a 70ft frontage including carriage driveway.

EPC - D


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Tycehurst Hill Loughton


We are pleased to offer this stunning detached residence

situated within this sought after location.

The property is ideally located for access to the Central line with its

transport links to the City and the West End and the fashionable

boutiques, eateries and bars of the High Road. Property benefits on

the ground floor include: modern fully integrated kitchen with steps

leading down to a double heightopen plan living room/dining room

with spectacular views over the rear garden, formal lounge, utilityroom and cloakroom. On the first

floor there are four bedrooms – two with en suite facilities and family

bathrooms whilst on the second floor there is a further bedroom

with en suite. The rear garden measures 80ft and includes a superb

terrace for entertaining.

EPC - D


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Brook Rise Chigwell


We are pleased to offer this substantial five bedroom

detached residence situated in this sought after location within walking distance of

the prestigious local parade, amenities and Chigwell’s

Central Line station.

The property offers three receptions, recently extended

kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, master bedroom

with en suite dressing room and bathroom, four further

bedrooms and family bathroom. to the front of the property

there is a carriage driveway with off street parking for numerous

vehicles and allowing access to the integral garage.

EPC - E


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Gardeners Barn & The Boothy

Flux’s Lane, Epping


A truly impressive Grade II listed barn conversion which offers a

wealth of accommodation arranged over two properties.

The main residence comprises of: entrance porch leading into stunning

Vaulted Great Room which is the hub of the home, drawing room,

kitchen breakfast room, utility room, shower room, three double ground

floor bedrooms, delightful galleried landing incorporating study area and

impressive master bedroom suite which has an en suite dressing room

and bathroom. Attached to Gardeners Barn is The Booty which is totally self contained at present but can easily be amalgamated into one single dwelling

by gaining access from The Great Room into The Boothy through the

ground floor shower room. A potential purchaser could then have three

additional bedrooms, a bathroom andtwo further receptions.

EPC - D


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Daleside Gardens Chigwell


We are pleased to offer this beautiful traditional Chigwell

residence that is situated within the Courtlands Estate.

Property benefits include: largemodern kitchen/diner with patio

doors leading onto rear garden patio, utility room, ground floor shower/cloakroom, sitting room

and formal lounge with doubledoors opening onto the private

rear garden. There is a central media system providing sound

to five rooms. The first floor comprises of master bedroom

with fitted wardrobes and spacious en-suite, four further

double bedrooms and newlyfitted spacious family bathroom.

The property is within walking distance to the station, all local

amenities and is offered chain free.

EPC - D


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Lee Grove Chigwell

£1,100,000An exceptionally attractive seven

bedroom detached residence situated in a prime position within Chigwell

and ideally located for the popular local schools, the shopping facilities of the local parade and the Central

Line with its transport link to the City and West End.

Property benefits on the ground floor include: living room with views over

garden, dining room, family room, spacious kitchen/breakfast room and

cloakroom. On the first floor there are four bedrooms - two with en suite

facilities and family bathroom whilst on the second floor there are three

further bedrooms and a shower room. Externally there is off street parking

to the front leading to the detachedgarage whilst the rear garden which

measures 107ft is laid to lawn with patio area.

EPC - E


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Church Lane Loughton


We are pleased to offer this delightful four bedroom executive

property situated on this sought after residential road.

The property has recently been decorated to the uncompromising

standards of the current vendor.Property benefits include: entrance

hall, fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, dining

room leading to sitting room, double aspect formal reception,

cloakroom, four double bedroomswith en suite to master and family bathroom. The property also has a

secluded rear garden whilst there is off street parking to the front and

integral garage.

EPC - D


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Church Lane Abridge


We are pleased to offer as sole agents this exceptional

property located at the end of this private road in this

semi-rural location.

The property is set in immaculate landscaped grounds of

approx 3 acres. The flexible accommodation comprises of: stunning kitchen, cloakroom,

dining room, vaulted sitting room with far reaching views,

family room, conservatory, three bedrooms, single bedroom,

two bathrooms, games room, gym and garage. The stunning

grounds offer exceptional viewsto the rear which can only be fully appreciated by viewing.

EPC - E


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Mornington Road Woodford Green


We are pleased to offer this delightful character

property which has recently been the subject of a major refurbishment programme.

The property is located within this sought after cul-de-sac

location and is ideally situated for the sought after local schools.

Property benefits include:spacious kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, dining

room, cloakroom, utility room, four bedrooms two with en suite

facilities and family bathroom. Externally the rear garden

comprises of patio area with remainder laid to lawn.

EPC - D


68


Ollards Grove Loughton


We are pleased to offer this charming family property

located in a prime position at the top of the hill yet within

walking distance of shopping facilities, underground

and forest.

Property benefits include:entrance hall, spacious kitchen

breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, three receptions plus

study, five bedrooms with en suite bathroom to the master and

family bathroom. The property also offers the potential for

further enlargement subject to usual planning conditions.

EPC - E


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Grovewood Place Woodford Green


We are pleased to offer this spacious five bedroom executive

residence situated within this sought after development.

Property benefits of this delightful property include: entrance hall,cloakroom, fitted kitchen with

adjacent utility room, double aspect living room, dining room,

family room, five bedrooms - two with en suite facilities and family

bathroom. The property also boasts an attached double garage

and to the rear of the propertythere is parking for several vehicles

the rear garden comprises of a patio area with remainder

laid to lawn.

EPC - D


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The Green Theydon Bois


This charming property is discreetly set behind electric

gates in this peaceful cul de sac and backs onto Theydon Bois

Cricket pitch and tennis club.

The already spacious accommodation offers thepotential to further extend

subject to usual planning conditions. Currently the

property comprises of: spacious entrance hall, cloakroom,

kitchen/breakfast room, drawing room, dining room,

family room, study, four double bedrooms - three with en suite facilities and family bathroom.

The property boasts an attached triple garage and

carriage driveway.

EPC - D


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Alderton Hill Loughton

£poaSole Agency

We are pleased to offer this spacious residence situated on what is widely

regarded as the area’s premier residential road.

The property is offered with the benefit of the owner having obtained planning permission for a substantial

extension Ref: EPF/1688/11 and is ideally located for access to the

Central line with its transport links to The City and West End

and the shopping facilities of thelocal High Road with its array of

fashionable boutiques and eateries. Property benefits include: spacious

reception hall, newly fitted kitchen, utility room, dining room, sitting room, family/games room, study,

cloakroom, spacious landing, seven bedrooms arranged over two floors with en suites to master and family

bathroom.

EPC - E


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