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Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire

Autumn 2012

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The market in and around Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire has remained buoyant despite the uncertainty in Europe. Indeed, there has been particularly strong activity in the £500,000–£1.5 million sector, with keenly priced property selling quickly. It seems that the traditional seasonal peaks and troughs in the market are becoming less apparent, and we have experienced more of a steady, constant demand that we predict to continue over the next six months.

Typically, our buyers are young couples from London, who are either taking

their first step on the property ladder, or who already have a family and need a bigger home. Whatever their situation, the excellent commuter links, outstanding schools and plenty of green open spaces that the area has to offer provide a powerful draw for potential buyers. We recently sold a £2 million property at the guide price after just two phone calls to people who we knew would be perfect for the property. This is, of course, far from the norm,

but it does prove that there’s no substitute

for having sound knowledge of our applicant base.Sally Noakes,

Partner

Old Beech Hyde, Beech Hyde LaneWheathampstead AL4

A wonderful period six-bedroom family house in a convenient rural location surrounded by open countryside and ideal for commuting to London. Built in the late-15th and mid-17th centuries, with later additions, it is

believed to have originally been a medieval hall house, and later a hunting lodge. The property retains many period features, including panelled oak doors, inglenook fireplaces and a wealth of exposed beams and vaulted

ceilings. The accommodation includes an adjoining annexe and games barn, all set in around 1.4 acres.

£2,600,000

The commuter links, excellent

schools and green open spaces provide

a powerful draw

‘There is a steady but constant demand’

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&homes Harpenden

Welcome to your property update for Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire. We’re delighted

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

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

In summer 2012, Strutt & Parker saw a

64%increase in instruction

numbers and

14.6% increase in exchange

levels, compared with 2011.

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

on average

2.75%

IN EXCESS of our clients’

expectations on price

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Mayfi eld Close, HarpendenHertfordshire AL5

A well-maintained three-bedroom house in a quiet cul-de-sac.

£595,000

Townsend Lane, HarpendenHertfordshire AL5

A highly individual character house built in 1922 in a good central location on large plot with stunning gardens.

£2,195,000

The Uplands, HarpendenHertfordshire AL5

This superb fi ve-bedroom family house has been refurbished to a very high standard. £1,750,000

Stotfold, HitchinHertfordshire SG5

A six-bedroom mill house with spacious accommodation and superb gardens and grounds.

Price on application

The Bowers, Bowers WayHertfordshire AL5

An exclusive development of four centrally located luxury semi-detached family homes.

£950,000-£975,000

The Lynch, KensworthBedfordshire LU6

An attractive six-bedroom Grade II Listed period property that was recently updated, with bright, spacious accommodation. £2,200,000

Lamer Lane, Lower Gustard WoodHertfordshire AL4

An attractive Grade II Listed Victorian cottage in excellent order that backs on to a golf course. £550,000

Foresters Mews, HarpendenHertfordshire AL5

A compact two-bedroom mews house in a stunning new development just off the High Street. £499,950

potential buyers have registered in Harpenden in the

past six months

263Enthusiasm, knowledge, prestige and professionalism

Mr B, Harpenden


&homes Harpenden

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Kirkwick Avenue, HarpendenHertfordshire AL5

A spacious Edwardian family house, presented to an exceptional standard and close to the town centre. £2,500,000

Spenser Road, HarpendenHertfordshire AL5

A desirable Edwardian fi ve-bedroom semi-detached house in the ‘Poets’ area. £1,100,000

Necton Road, WheathampsteadHertfordshire AL4

A period cottage on a sought-after road in this popular village. £325,000

Cooters Hill Barns, HarpendenHertfordshire AL5

A superb fi ve-bedroom property with stunning views yet still close to the town centre and excellent schooling.

£1,495,000

You had handled the process very fairly all the way along

Mr R, Harpenden

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&homes St Albans country

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The Danes Estate, Little BerkhamstedHertfordshire SG13

A beautiful Georgian family home, with Victorian extensions, set on the outskirts of one of Hertfordshire’s prime villages. The house is constructed over three storeys, with four principal and fi ve secondary bedrooms. In

addition, there are comfortable reception rooms and a large kitchen/breakfast room. A separate self-contained cottage, stables, a tennis court, a swimming pool and a paddock are included in Lot 1.

Lot 1 £4,500,000

SOLD


North Orbital Road, St AlbansHertfordshire AL2

An elegant Grade II* Listed family home set in beautiful mature gardens in a convenient location.

£1,300,000

Gombards, St AlbansHertfordshire AL3

A handsome Victorian semi-detached house with off street parking and many original features. Offers in excess of £1,050,000

Cheyneys Lodge Cottage, OdseyHertfordshire SG7

A lovely three-bedroom detached house close to the station. £465,000

Offl ey Green Farm, RushdenHertfordshire SG9

A Grade II Listed thatched cottage with outbuildings. £850,000

Dormers, Nast Hyde Hertfordshire AL10

A handsome and well-presented fi ve-bedroom house situated in a mature plot in an attractive and convenient location. £1,300,000

Frogmore Farm, Watton At StoneHertford SG14

A handsome and well-presented Grade II Listed house of 16th-century origins in a rural yet convenient location. £3,000,000

Ashwater House, Little WymondleyHertfordshire SG4

A deceptively spacious four-bedroom family home. £1,200,000

Hadley Highstone, BarnetHertfordshire EN5

An extensively refurbished four-bedroom house, previously occupied as a restaurant. £895,000

The team did a tremendous job – we

can’t fault them in their dealings with us

Mr & Mrs B, St Albans


&homes St Albans town

Last year in Hertfordshire we sold properties ranging in value from

£275,000 to £4m

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Sally Noakes Partner

Which is the best house

you’ve sold this year? A large Victorian property in the desirable Avenues area of Harpenden, which had been owned by our vendor’s family for over 40 years. The house was full of faded elegance and we were delighted to sell it to a local young family who are now sympathetically renovating and breathing new life into it.If you could live anywhere

in your area, where

would it be? Rose Lane in Wheathampstead – a lovely semi-rural location within a few minutes’ walk of the village centre, with superb views over the Lea Valley. If I could have a super

power, it would be... the ability to pause time.

Tim Pearse Partner


you’ve sold this year?

It’s always the last one! I enjoy selling all houses no matter what size, shape or location.If you could live anywhere

in your area, where

would it be? East Common. The common is a unique feature of Harpenden, stretching all the way to the High Street. I walk my dog on it every weekend.What’s your top tip for

making a property stand

out? Declutter and freshen up the property with some paint. The numerous property television programmes have made our job much easier. If I could have a super

power, it would be... to rid the world of cancer.

Rozanne Edwards Partner

What’s the best way

to spend a Sunday

afternoon in your area?

Without a doubt, it would be a walk around Verulam Park with a stop at the Wa�e House for a delicious sweet or savoury Belgian snack. If you could live anywhere

in your area, where

would it be? Grange Street. It’s central and it has some fabulous historic houses with views of the Abbey.What’s your top tip

for making a property

stand out? The use of professional photography for the marketing brochure is really important. If I could have a super

power, it would be...

the ability to move at the speed of light.

Mark RimellPartner


you’ve sold this year?

Elliots Farm – I have now sold this house three times, and on each occasion it has drawn good interest and sold really well. This year we sold it to a young family who are absolutely thrilled with it. The house has been beautifully restored and combines bags of character with modern living standards.If you could live anywhere

in your area, where

would it be? There is such varied countryside around, with rolling downland to the North and the Chilterns to the South, so any of the villages would appeal.If I could have a super

power, it would be...

complete control of my cocker spaniel.

St AlbansHarpenden


&homes names&faces

Cunningham Avenue, St AlbansHertfordshire AL1

An Edwardian detached home on a prestigious tree-lined road.

£1,195,000

Homewood Road, St AlbansHertfordshire AL1

A spacious and well-presented five-bedroom family home in a convenient and highly sought-after location.

£1,350,000

Woodbine Cottage, Bricket WoodHertfordshire AL2

A charming and well-presented three-bedroom cottage in a delightful semi-rural setting. £600,000

Fishpool Street, St Albans Hertfordshire AL3

A charming four-bedroom terraced house located in the heart of St Alban’s Old Conservation Area.

£600,000

potential buyers have registered in St Albans in the past six months

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