FOR SALE, EWHURST GREEN £1,650,000

Sempstead Oast sits back from a quiet country lane about one mile from the hamlet of Ewhurst Green and is set on high ground surrounded by farmland and enjoying fabulous distant views across undulating countryside in the Rother Valley. A substantial converted twin kiln oast house set off a quiet country lane in approaching ten acres of grounds in a wonderful location with far reaching rural views

FOR SALE WINCHELSEA £1,100,000

If you are looking for a lifestyle change then this beautiful detached property with a self contained annexe could be the answer.

Comprising three component property parts, collectively or independently with significant income potential, including a beautifully presented Grade II Listed heavily timbered period house and cottage, together with a converted coach house, all set in established gardens beneath the historic Strand Gate of The Ancient Town of Winchelsea with far reaching rural views across adjoining National Trust Land. Parking for 12-14 cars. Strand House, formerly The Old Workhouse, dates from the 15th century and is of plastered timber framing and brick, park tile hung with exposed timber framing both internally and externally including close set vertical studding. Immediately adjacent to the rear is Crow's Nest Cottage which has in more recent years been incorporated into the main residence by way of a link. Features include exposed beams, massive inglenook fireplaces and within the garden is a detached coach house now converted to residential use.  

FOR SALE, WINCHELSEA, £745,000

A fine Grade II Listed attached Georgian period house situated in the Conservation Area of the Ancient Town providing elegant, light filled living accommodation with upper floor views across the Brede Valley, together with a landscaped rear garden and garage.

FOR SALE, IDEN, £499,950

A detached Grade II Listed Georgian cottage set on a minor lane on the edge of the village with views over farmland to the coast in the far distance.

FOR SALE CAMBER SANDS £435,000

The three bedroom property is located in Camber, close to the vast stretch of sandy beach where a variety of activities can be enjoyed including kite surfing, kite buggying, land yachting, horse riding, fishing as well as numerous other activities both on the beach and nearby including wildlife havens at Dungeness and Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

FOR SALE CAMBER SANDS, £229,000

A four bedroom semi-detached chalet bungalow in need of modernisation set back off the road down a sandy track with nearby access onto the vast stretch of Camber Sands beach.

FOR SALE IDEN £285,000

Francisca, A detached three bedroom bungalow now in need of complete modernisation or redevelopment situated on a minor lane in the heart of  the village.  Iden has a  local community owned convenience store and post office, bowls club, Norman church with castellated bell tower, village hall, cricket ground and public house. From the village there are numerous footpaths and lanes leading across the surrounding countryside and down to the Royal Military Canal.

 

TO LET, RYE, £1,200 pcm

A fully refurbished two bedroom split-level maisonette situated within a private riverside development on the edge of the Ancient Town close to local amenities. Private entrance leading into hallway and storage area. On the first floor is a fitted kitchen, bathroom and spacious lounge with newly laid wooden flooring and patio doors leading to the balcony overlooking the river Brede. The second floor offers a hallway with storage cupboards, spacious double bedroom with en suite shower room and second bedroom. The property also boasts outside storage cupboard, garage and off road parking for one car. Offered unfurnished. Available from the end of April. Regrettably no pets.

TO LET PETT, £2,850 pcm

Set above the coastal village of Pett Level and enjoying far reaching coastal and rural views is this magnificent detached family home. The property offers a well maintained garden with areas of both lawn and mature plants. The accommodation comprises a spacious reception room with patio doors to the outside terrace, large fitted kitchen with separate utility room, boot room, downstairs study and cloakroom. On the first floor are three double bedrooms, an en-suite bathroom and a family bathroom. On the top floor is a separate bedroom suite. Two roof terraces take advantage of the magnificent views. Detached double garage with study room above. Part furnished. Available now. Pets considered

Back in the 1980s, the design trade was looking for more unusual antiques that were rarely available at the major London antiques fairs, so our aim was to give decorators and designers everything they wanted under one roof.  The idea came from Patricia Harvey, a dealer in decorative antiques. Her many interior designer clients were clamouring for an easier way to source stock for their clients. 

17 - 22 April 2018

BATTERSEA PARK

KITE FESTIVAL AT BERCK SUR MER....TRUELY STUNNING!

 

Bottoms Up

Jason Stubbs of Phillips and Stubbs takes a look at what and who is driving the property market this spring.

In property there are top-down people and bottom-up people. The top-down people seem to believe that wealthy overseas buyers and those spending their city bonuses drive the property market - or that is certainly how it seems if one reads the national press.

On the other hand the more rarely heard bottom-up people think that first time buyers drive the market. They think that first time buyers breed second-time buyers and so on. They think market entrants kick-start the chain of events that gives momentum to the market as a whole.

But whatever one believes there is little doubt that most of the action in the market right now is being propelled from below rather than above.

Last year first time buyer numbers across the UK reached the highest level for ten years. This was helped by the government’s stamp duty cut, help-to-buy programme and lower deposit and cheaper mortgage deals. It was also helped by less competition as for some years a big impediment to first-time buyers purchasing a property has been buy-to-let, cash investors. But some crucial tax measures have put this sector into neutral for the time being at least, and helped make welcome room for those who have reached the stage of buying a home of their own.

The property market shouldn’t really be a roller-coaster-ride influenced by tax measures and financial instruments. Nor should it be dominated by those who treat housing as a commodity. There should be balance and space for those who first and foremost seek a home for themselves and their families. And there should be a healthy rental market for those who choose not to buy.

For the time being at least we will enjoy a bottom-up market. We should make the most of it. We have learnt that it only takes an ill-considered single tax measure by the government of the day to upset the balance.

So bottoms up to those who seize this fine market opportunity to buy a home this spring.