THURSDAY, July 14, 2011

Incorporating the Four Shires Advertiser, Evesham Standard and Tewkesbury Register

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HOW YOU CAN LOCATE YOUR ESTATE AGENT
Andrew Grant...................................31,38,39 Allan Morris & Osborne......................34,35 Bomford & Coffey.............................67 Gusterson Palmer & James.................62,63 Harrison & Hardie.............................40,41,42 Hayman Joyce...................................50,51 Holmans...........................................53 J D Wood..........................................43 Knight Frank.......................................47 Nigel Poole & Hancox.......................58,59,60 R A Bennett.....................................44,45 Reeds Rains.....................................36,37 Smiths Gore.....................................48,49 Strutt & Parker.................................56,57 Taylor s............................................66 Timothy Lea & Griffiths.....................54,55 Town & Country....................................32,33

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HE Broadway office of Hamptons International is offering Dovers Court, a Grade II listed Arts and Crafts house by F L Griggs, traditionally built between 1929 and 1936. The property, which exceeds 6,000sq-ft, remains true to its era with a wealth

of original features including elm floor boards, flagged floors, oak and stone mullion leaded windows and a superb vaulted cellar. The house is tucked away to the rear of Chipping Campden High Street and beautifully set in walled grounds of about 0.77 acre

with driveway approach, excellent outbuildings and landscaped gardens.

BUYERS INFO
GUIDE PRICE: 2,500,000 AGENT: HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL CALL: 01386 852205

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Get those jobs done with a little help from DIY guru Julia Gray. This week: how to makeover your decking in just a weekend.

How to spruce up worn T decking in one weekend

mould, then wash the decking with warm soapy water or a pressure washer. Leave to dry. Once its dry, wipe over with a cloth dampened in methylated spirits. Its advisable to wear the gloves and goggles when doing this and when using the fungicidal wash. By late morning/early afternoon, you should be ready to start applying the decking treatment. Work in the direction of the grain along the length of each board to avoid overlap marks, and follow the manufacturers instructions carefully. By late afternoon/early evening, the first coat should be dry (allow about four hours between coats, depending on the product), so you can apply a second coat. Unless further coats are required, you should be able to enjoy your decking from Sunday morning onwards weather permitting. For a stepby-step guide to sprucing up your decking, download the All Decked Out podcast at sadolin.co.uk/homeowner.

Cash is king for buyers

OUR garden deck is out there in the elements all year round, so get the most out of it this summer by giving it some TLC. Before the weekend, stock up at your local DIY store on decking treatment, methylated spirits, fungicidal wash, a stiff broom, protective gloves and goggles, and a good quality wood-stain brush (unless you have these things already). Some decking treatments come with their own applicator, so you dont need a brush. On Saturday morning, start by brushing off the decking with the broom to get rid of dirt and debris. Use the fungicidal wash to remove any algae and

HE numbers of buyers buying homes for cash may have soared to nearly 40 per cent of total transactions, according to new reports. Latest figures from the Land Registry show the number of homes going on the market each day 5,115 is not far behind the long-term average of 5,244. The problem is that a much smaller percentage than usual are finding buyers: only 2,200 vendors sold each day in May against the long-term average of nearly 3,500. In February 2007 some 5,333 homes were selling each day. And in this small number of sales, the cash buyers, it seems, are all-important presumably buying in many cases for considerably less than the asking price as sellers begin to despair. Henry Pryor of HousingEx pert.net, said: Cash buyers still remain a hugely significant proportion of the market with about 40 per cent of the relatively few transactions taking place without the need of a loan. Some belong to the Saga Generation, and they are moving downmarket to a small home. Others are Trustafarians spending inherited money, and some may be recent arrivals in this country who have brought sizeable sums with them from another country.

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Spacious village house

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LLAN Morris & Osborne are offering for sale this delightful five-bedroom detached property which is situated in the highly desirable village of Elmley Castle. The attractive, well stocked gardens are a particular feature and the plot extends to about 0.4 acre. The accommodation, which is both spacious and well presented, comprises reception hall with oak flooring and cloakroom, Lshaped living room with log burner and french doors to the garden, separate dining room also with french doors to the rear and further family room. The kitchen/breakfast room has been re-fitted and has an Aga and useful utility room. On the first floor the master bedroom has built in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. Bedrooms two, three and four are all doubles and there is a modern family bathroom. The second floor has a large landing/study area and fifth bedroom with bathroom. There is planning consent for a detached double garage with games room over.

20,000 homes worth million

N the first quarter of 2011, nearly 20,000 homes shrugged off the housing market downturn and went on sale for more than 1 million, says a new survey commissioned by Investec Specialist Private Bank. Their collective value was 44.95 billion an average of 2.276 million per property. The bank says that many of these properties required mortgages, but a number of lenders only provide finance against the value of the property you want to buy. By contrast, Investec Specialist Private Bank provides custom-built mortgages of 1 million or more, which take into account the income of the client and their earnings potential, besides the value of the mortgaged property. This enables it to develop a mortgage designed around the individual circumstances of the client, including the scheduling of repayments on a suitable timescale. Investec Specialist Private Bank says many high net worth individuals receive irregular income, such as lump sum bonuses. The research reveals that 50.7 per cent of the multimillionpound homes on sale in the first quarter of this year were in London, followed by 10 per cent in Surrey and 4.1 per cent in Hertfordshire. All of the top 10 regions with the largest number of multimillion-pound properties were in the South.

BUYERS INFO
GUIDE PRICE: 625,000 AGENT: ALLAN MORRIS & OSBORNE CALL: 01386 554747

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Land Wanted

Premises to let

AGRICULTURAL LAND WANTED

3 to 10 acres of agricultural land required to rent. Must have water. Glass House or Polytunnels preferred Good rate paid.

SMALL INDUSTRIAL UNITS and storage containers to let. Tel 07890 739621

Ring on 07550 606051

Accommodation to Let
LUXURY DOUBLE ROOM For rent - Greenhill, Evesham area, in shared house. 80 per single person per week. (Inclusive utility bills.) 90 per couple sharing per week 07904 756787 EVESHAM Single refurbished room available, N/S, 80 per week inc bills 01386 552265

Property Wanted WANTED PRIVATE LET House, minimum 2 bedrooms for a professional family of three. Evesham area, radius of 20 miles. Urgently wanted. Refs available Call 07904 791567
Professional 35yr old with lovely 15yr old well behaved dog, looking for a modern 1-2 bed house/flat, Evesham (5mile radius). Ref available. Please call Silvia 07940 030668 WANTED 1 bed Bungalow or ground floor flat in Pershore to rent anything considered 01386 710941 /07531 076278

Houses and Flats to Let

A QUINTESSENTIAL GRADE II LISTED COTTAGE In the much sort after Cotswold village of Naunton. Property has benefited from a recent modernisation, whilst retaining many original features. Accomodation comprises lounge with feature Inglnook fireplace, fully fitted oak kitchen (with all appliances) and dining room. 2 bedrooms and a modern bathroom. There is a pretty south facing front garden with a small yard to the rear. 775 pcm 07771 886054

MORETON IN MARSH 1 bed flat. Available mid August 495 pcm. 01386 700969