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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we want to help you make the most of your festive season. In this month’s magazine, on pages 2&3, we look at the finishing touches that will make Christmas truly wonderful this year. While on pages 4&5, we have some festive ideas to make the most of the Christmas gap between Boxing Day and New Year.
What’s Christmas without sitting in front of the TV, drinking mulled wine, and eating mince pies? On pages 14&15 we look at the shows coming to the small screen this December, and on page 13, we have a look at the Premier League state of play before its return at the end of the month.
We know a lot of people this year who are looking forward to seeing the back
How to fill the Christmas gap with family days out Budget New Years Eve party Throw a low cost party for your friends and family this year
Cocktails for Christmas Find the perfect cocktail mix for you this festive period
December gardening guide
Your garden needs a little preparation ready for next year
New Year’s resolutions
2023 is on the horizon, so time to decide on your resolutions
Christmas TV Guide
Ensure you don’t miss your favourites on TV
Premier League
The state of play to the bottom and top of the table
of 2022, and with that in mind, on pages 6&7 we look at some great budget-friendly options to throw the best NYE party to welcome the New Year with a bang!
Keeping with the New Year theme, on page 12 we look at some potential New Year resolutions you could make, while on pages 8&9, we have some fantastic ideas and design trends for your bedroom to help make a fresh and cosy start to the year. We also have our usual monthly gardening guide and lots of property info throughout.
So, grab a mince pie and a mulled wine, light the fire, and get cosy with this month’s magazine.
The Christmas season is known as ‘the most wonderful time of the year’, and it is easy to see why with mince pies, Christmas carols and presents. Some of our best childhood memories stem from family traditions and occasions around the Christmas tree surrounded by beautiful lights, delicious food and a visit from the big man in red himself. Make sure this Christmas is memorable for you, your family, and any guests by adding a few added festive touches to your decor.
Here are a handful of suggestions you could have a go at.
One of the first ways to get into the festive mood is to send out your Christmas cards to friends and family, wishing them a “Merry Christmas!”
This year, rather than just handing out mass-produced, store-bought cards, consider making some of your own. One great suggestion to create a simple, yet effective, card is taking a plain white piece of card and folding it. On the front, use a combination of glue and a piece of coloured red or green string to form the words “Joy”, “Peace” or “Merry”. These are really simple and easy for all ages and craft abilities.
Christmas, despite what the little ones might tell you, is not all about presents, but is in fact about family. To represent this heart-warming theme, you may choose to create special decorations to represent your whole family. Stockings are as Christmassy as a red nosed reindeer, and they play a very important role in festive decorations. Making some material stockings by hand and including the names or initials of those who live in your household can be a great sentimental gift and act as a centre point for your living room or lounge decorations as you place them above the fireplace.
On Christmas morning, many of us will head into the living area, probably far too early, and gather around the tree to exchange presents. The Christmas tree is a massive part of the overall festive decor and making sure it looks right is very important. While selecting the right baubles, ornaments, tinsel, and lights are obviously important, many may completely overlook how they could
potentially dress up the base of the tree. There are plenty of options you could pluck for, including a wicker skirt, which can hide away the legs of the tree and any cables. A fun alternative can be an electronic model train track, which you can loop around the base of the tree and let loose throughout the gift-giving. Many stores even sell miniature Santa sleighs which can travel on model train tracks to really fit in with the theme.
Creating a fantastic centrepiece to act as the main decoration for the dinner table for Christmas lunch is also important. Make your own piece of art to place in the middle of the table, for guests and family members to look at and admire throughout the festivities. To create your own, you can decorate a cake stand using a plethora of different festive objects, such as miniature baubles, model gingerbread men and artificial foliage. For a more simplistic option, pile up five or six gradually smaller pieces of thinly sliced log, which can be purchased from arts and craft stores, with a simple and small Christmas tree in the centre.
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The space of time between Boxing Day and New Years can be boring and long with no idea of how to fill the days. Many of us will have time off work and due to the abnormal number of festive parties and bank holidays, it can be difficult to even keep track of what day of the week it is. This can be a good time to plan a few days out to keep the whole household entertained.
Here are a few ideas for days out you could go on between Boxing Day and January 2.
While many of us will feel inclined to remain indoors in the warmth during this colder time of the year, an early morning or an afternoon walk can feel incredibly refreshing in the winter. It’s a great feeling to wrap up nice and warm and venture off into green spaces around your home with friends and family and will help walk off a touch of that added Christmas weight.
Like the previous suggestion, you could take the little ones to an indoor ice rink or a ski-slope to take part in winter-themed sports. When the weather is cold outside, many of us will feel encouraged to try a new sport. There are plenty of ice rinks and indoor snowboarding and skiing centres available up and down the country that are worth a visit.
While spending time browsing around a Christmas market and indulging in a range of treats typically feels like an experience to be had before the big day, there are some markets which remain open right through into the New Year. Make the most of those that have longer opening dates, such as London’s Winter Wonderland and offerings in Edinburgh, and squeeze out as much festive spirit from 2022 as you can.
Yes… Christmas is coming, and so are the frivolities that festive cocktails never fail to bring about
If there is any time during the year when drinking is tolerated (unless a health issue says otherwise), it’s Christmas. It’s also a time when indulgence is at an all-time high, and anything goes, especially with cocktails. Cocktails are the perfect playground to experiment with different drinks (alcoholic and soft alike) to try something new and exciting. If time is pressing this year with your festive arrangements, here are three quick, easy, yet delicious festive cocktail recipes for you to rustle up in no time.
INGREDIENTS
3 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
2 star anise
2 cardamom pods, crushed
1 tsp black peppercorns
200ml gin ice 100-200ml vermouth 100-200ml Campari orange slices, to serve
INGREDIENTS
25ml bourbon
25ml sweet vermouth
25ml Campari ice orange peel twist, to garnish
Put the cinnamon, cloves, star anise, cardamom and peppercorns in a dry frying pan, and toast for 5 mins, or until the spices are just fragrant. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.
Tip all the toasted spices into a medium jar and pour over the gin. Seal and chill for 48 hrs to infuse.
Strain the infused gin through a fine mesh sieve, and fill four to eight glasses with ice. To mix the cocktail, tip 25ml each infused gin, vermouth and Campari into the glasses, then garnish with orange slices and bay. Any leftover infused gin will keep, sealed in a cool, dry place for up to two months.
Pour the bourbon, vermouth and Campari into a mixing glass, jug or cocktail shaker. Add a large handful of ice, and stir until the outside of the glass feels very cold. Strain the cocktail into an ice-filled tumbler, and garnish with a twist of orange peel.
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp soft light brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
100ml dark rum
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 cinnamon sticks, to serve
Combine the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl, then gradually pour in the rum and melted butter, and stir together. Evenly divide the mixture between two small heatproof glasses. Top each with 100ml boiling water and stir well. Serve with a cinnamon stick to garnish.
The final celebration of the calendar year is almost upon us, and it’s one that we find really important. Although it doesn’t physically affect anything in the world around us, the turn of the year marks a symbolic fresh start in all our lives, filling us with hope and aspirations for the next 365 days. This is especially important in today’s climate, as it feels like we’ve been hit with bad news after bad news, so we’re staying optimistic for 2023 and hoping it brings much more happiness to everyone around the world. Also important in today’s climate is saving money wherever possible, so let’s take a look at how we can throw a great New Year’s Eve party while being conscious of our finances!
Every party needs music! Many of the modern music streaming services offer free trials or discounted family plans, so you can get to crafting your perfect playlist with the full capabilities of the app you’ve chosen (that is to say, no adverts and unlimited plays). This time of year seems perfect for upbeat and optimistic songs that fill people with energy and hope, so you can bring in the new year with a positive atmosphere. What’s more, you can get everyone involved! Ask your family and guests for some song suggestions and add them to the playlist, so everyone can look forward to hearing some of their favourites, and they’ll enjoy hearing other people’s choices too.
We’re sure every one of you knows a lot of party games, so let us suggest a few more obscure choices for your NYE party. Firstly, despite maintaining its status as a wildly popular entertainment system, the Nintendo Wii can be bought second-hand for a very reasonable price (around £30-40 from high street dealers), and we are sure you’d get some great use out of it even beyond your NYE party. With classic party games such as Wii Sports and Just Dance, your guests are sure to have a great time competing against one another. Bear in mind that the Wii uses the red, white and yellow RCA cable as opposed to the modern HDMI, so you will need to ensure your TV has the appropriate ports, or buy an adaptor.
Another tried-and-tested NYE party hit is the classic game Twister. It’s a great way to break the ice, and can be lots of fun once the adults have had a little to drink! Another benefit of this, as well as the Wii, is that it will keep people moving; this will be very valuable should anyone be struggling to stay awake until midnight. Let us just remind you to play safely—we don’t want any of you getting hurt.
These games are great for getting everyone involved, especially the kids who might otherwise feel out of place if there are more adults than people their age. To keep them really happy, you could even give them their own playlist to put on while the games are happening!
Your guests will obviously want feeding, especially if you’re all staying up until midnight and beyond, so it’s important to have enough food to go around. One of our favourite budget-friendly ways to cater for everyone is to cook large batches of easy-toprepare meals. Chilli con carne, curry or a hearty stew are all incredibly easy to prepare in one single pot, and the ingredients needn’t cost you much at all. You could even have it simmer away while you play some of the above games, so you can serve it up fresh whenever anyone wants some! These dishes are also very easy to turn into vegetarian or vegan options should you need to—just replace any meat with tinned chickpeas, beans or potato, and make sure to only use vegetable stock.
This one may seem like the most obvious, but sometimes the nicest way to spend time with your loved ones is just putting the telly on and having a chat. New Year celebrations are all about reflection and looking forward, so if anyone wants to talk about how they’ve been doing this year and what they’re hopeful for, your party would be a great place to do it. You can put Jool’s Annual Hootenanny on in the background and just spend some quality time catching up with family and friends. It’s a productive, important and completely free party activity!
We all know how vital the bedroom is when crafting a home—having a comfortable place to sleep is a fundamental function of our living spaces. However, the importance of the bedroom goes way beyond simply having a sleeping space. It represents a place of relaxation and escape, and should be somewhere that makes you happy as soon as you wake up in the morning. When it comes to design, your bedroom should be uniquely yours, with colours, furniture and layouts that you personally like. That being said, there are plenty of ever-shifting bedroom trends that you could adopt to turn your space into a real display of up-to-date design. The new year is the perfect time to refresh your bedroom and wow all your visitors!
2022 saw the introduction and continuation of a huge range of design styles, and the new year will be all about taking these to the next level and even combining different trends. What’s more, there are even a few design choices from years gone by that are creeping back into the spotlight. Let’s take a look at what we expect to be popular choices for bedroom design in 2023.
Biophilia, used here to mean a love and appreciation for the aesthetics of plants, has been increasing in popularity over the last few years, and it looks to be nearing full bloom as we head towards the new year.
Tall houseplants and long, trailing vines are great ways to fill space and provide a focal point in your room, without ever feeling imposing or out of place. The bedroom is a perfect place to house your plants, as even though there is little evidence for them making a noticeable difference to air quality, they benefit our mental health tremendously. Just looking at plants has been known to reduce stress and improve your mood. On top of all this, the biophilia trend is showing signs of transcending the bedroom and having an impact on other parts of the house, such as the office. Including houseplants in your new bedroom design will be a great way to tie it in with the other parts of the house that contain greenery!
This is a classic design style that comes and goes like the tide, and it looks like 2023 will mark the latest resurgence of all things dark yet, stylish. We could spend all day analysing why this has come about, but with searches for ‘gothic kitchen furniture’, ‘business casual gothic’ and ‘gothic pyjamas’ on the up, it could have something to do with a need to break out of society’s usual patterns and embrace the nonconformity of the gothic style. What this means for the bedroom is black furniture, alternative decorations (e.g. plant pots, picture frames) and appropriate sheets, cushions or rugs. We know that adopting a style like this is a very bold move and is
Refresh your bedroom for the new year with some of these latest trends
difficult to pull off when combined with other inspirations, but if you feel like embracing a more rebellious yet sophisticated style, 2023 might be the year to do it.
We’re no strangers to the feature wall by this point, but it maintains its status as a massively popular and effective design choice. Most often, the feature wall will be at the head of the bed, and in 2022 it has been a trend to use wood to create panelling, which is then painted. It’s predicted that the panelled wall will stay prominent throughout 2023, but if you want to stay at the front of the pack, why not design a more innovative pattern for your new room? One search term that is gaining popularity is ‘curved’, and incorporating swirls or spirals into a feature wall is a great way to capitalise on this. It would blend great with round cushions or rugs, too.
Now we’re onto one of the most important decisions you can make! The colours you choose for your walls and furnishings will dictate the overall atmosphere of the room, so you have to be certain on the style and feel that you’re going for. The trend forecast is suggesting that creating a spa-like atmosphere in your bedroom will be a very popular choice, harnessing the calming power of warm neutrals and muted colours to make the ultimate relaxation space. If you’re a fan of having a lot of colour, you can apply the recently-popularised method of colour drenching to cover every paintable surface in the neutral or accent colours. This includes the ceiling, skirting boards and whatever else is safe to paint. It will turn your newly refreshed bedroom into a calming oasis that’s still filled with life and personal flair!
2022 saw the introduction and continuation of a huge range of design styles
It may be the festive season, but that doesn’t mean your garden doesn’t still need attention. The weather outside can be changeable at this time of year, with higher potential of early frosts, however, that is why it is so important to keep on top of your garden jobs this month.
Terracotta pots are prone to cracking in freezing weather. The simplest way to ensure they don’t crack over the winter months is by bringing them inside, either in your home, or a shed or greenhouse. Alternatively, if you don’t have space in any of these places you can also wrap them in bubble polythene or horticultural fleece.
It’s not just us who enjoy our gardens, wildlife, especially birds, do too. Birds are beneficial to gardens for eating pests as well as for the mental health benefits of bringing nature closer to us. December can be a tough month for birds, so by hanging some feeders around your garden you will be giving them a helping hand. Also, if you plant them near shrubs and plants, they will also pick off any overwintering pests too.
With the weather getting colder and possibly freezing, pile straw, bracken or another form of mulch around the bases of tender shrubs and climbers to protect the roots from frost. This will ensure your plants survive over the winter and as the mulch breaks down it will also provide much needed nutrients to your soil and borders.
Over the winter certain overgrown shrubs and hedges go dormant. This is the perfect time to give them a hard prune. Start by removing any damaged or dead wood, cutting this right back, before moving on to any branches that cross each other. This will help the shrub’s shape as well as encouraging growth in the spring.
Growing your own veg is one of life’s simple pleasures. Get ahead of the game for next year by planning ahead. If you have a veg patch you will need to rotate your crops for the best chance of success, and now is the perfect time to do your research as well as ordering any seeds you need. By ordering your seeds now, they will tend to be cheaper than ordering them in spring.
Grapevines are now more common in UK gardens, however, to get the best out of them you do need to treat them right. December is a good time to prune the vine ready to encourage more growth and fruit next year. To prune, simply cut back side branches to one or two buds from the main stem and get ready for it to put on substantial growth next summer.
If you’re lucky enough to have a greenhouse, and you’re overwintering certain plants in there, make sure you keep them maintained. Pick faded leaves and flowers often to encourage new growth. When a plant is overwintered, whether it is a mature or a young plant, as long as they have been properly cared for, they will give your garden a great head start next spring.
We all have gardening equipment, whether it is a hosepipe, or a simple watering can. Just like terracotta pots, these can freeze and crack/split over the winter. Ideally roll your hosepipe and secure with string or zip ties and place somewhere warm, not only will this keep it safe, but will also save space in your shed or outbuilding.
If you can get your hands on some well-rotted manure your garden will love you next season. You can get manure from most garden shops and nurseries, as well as from local farms. Dig the manure into your borders over the winter and next year you will have a happy and healthy eco-system in your borders which your plants will love.
2023 is on the horizon, so it’s time to start deciding on your New Year resolutions
Another New Year beckons with that special kind of promise, a new beginning which calls for those good old-fashioned resolutions. It’s always good to be thinking about these things in advance so you can plan ahead for the new year more efficiently. So, set your goals, and aim to be the best that you can be!
Since 1974, the proportion of adult smokers in the UK has continued to decline. When it was made illegal to advertise tobacco on television in 1965, the conversation has been well-lit ever since, and in 2005 we finally saw a complete ban on all forms of tobacco advertising. It wasn’t until 2006, though, that the UK began initiating bans on all smoking within enclosed public spaces.
Cancer is still a very real threat. As shown from studies carried out in 2015, smoking accounts for 51.5% of cancer deaths in men and 44.5% of cancer deaths in women.
Key tips for kicking the habit: nicotine replacement therapy; identify your triggers and then train yourself to avoid them; exercise more changes to help you through this season.
Domestic gastronomy has been cooking up a serious flame ever since the beginning of the COVID pandemic in early 2020, which helped spark a notable and encouraging flambé of new-found enthusiasm and passion for food, one that’s been going on since.
Learn some new recipes and try your hand at some different cuisines. Perhaps try making sushi if you haven’t already! Start a food blog. A YouTube channel would be great, but a written blog online with photos can be just as good. Also, there are plenty of free blog sites to create an account with, including Blogger, Ghost, and WordPress. How about reorganising your kitchen so you can homecook more regularly.
Here are some other, more unique ideas for New Year resolutions you may not have thought about:
Take a selection of selfies in quirky locations
Try to set or break an existing world record at something
Try to make a new friend every month
Learn something that you never learned as a child Try at least one new food every month
Who’s top of the PL table and who’s at the bottom before the PL restarts
Football fans are used to experiencing World Cup competitions during the warm summer months. However, the 2022 edition of the tournament will be played to the backdrop of cold weather and woolly jumpers in the UK, as opposed to the usual summer barbecues and beer gardens.
The tournament has been moved to kick off on Sunday, November 20 due to the overwhelming heat in the host country Qatar during the summer, which would make the games unplayable. Therefore, the Premier League is set to pause halfway through the season to allow the club’s players to jet off to the tournament.
This is a great point to stop and take note of how the league is shaping up heading into the international break.
At the time of writing, most clubs in the league have played 14 or 15 games, meaning the Premier League table is beginning to take shape as the big hitters battle it out for the title.
Leading the way in the table is surprise package, North
London side Arsenal. The Gunners were expected to challenge for a place in the top four this season, which would see them qualify for the Champions League, however few would have predicted their incredible start, which has seen them win nine of their opening 10 fixtures.
Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea complete the top four places. Liverpool, who won the title in 2020 and were expected to be amongst the challengers, find themselves in eighth, having won only three of their first nine fixtures.
Established Premier League sides Southampton and Leicester City are languishing in the bottom three and at risk of relegation to the Championship and are joined by newly promoted side Nottingham Forest.
In terms of top scorer, Manchester City new boy, Erling Haaland has been stealing the headlines with 15 goals in 10 games, ahead of three-time Golden Boot winner Harry Kane, with nine, and England hopeful Ivan Toney, with eight.
Few Christmas traditions truly mirror life in the 21st century as the annual scramble to find out which shows will be on television over the festive period.
From documentaries to the latest goings-on in our favourite soap operas, the festive period always brings a television schedule that is filled to the brim with laughter, tears and all-round entertainment.
To give you a helping hand this year, here are a few programmes set to be displayed on terrestrial TV this year.
One highly anticipated show coming to BBC One this festive period is the Call The Midwife Christmas special. The period drama has grown immensely popular, since first airing back in January 2012, having ran for 11 successful series. The show follows a group of nurse midwives who work in the East End of London during the late 1950s and 1960s.
The Christmas specials are typically filled with life lessons, emotional moments and some returning faces to Nonnatus House.
Anyone looking for some Christmas food inspiration are in luck with Christmas with Mary Berry and Friends set to air. The Dame will be providing plenty of tips to ensure the big day is as memorable as possible and will act as a “fool proof Christmas dinner guide”, including how to make the most of your ingredients when planning on a budget.
Another show that is sure to get bums on seats on Christmas Day is EastEnders. Everyone has heard of it and each year it seems like the writers and producers top the drama that unfolded on the unassuming streets of Walford in the previous year. Details of this year’s seasonal special have not yet been announced.
Top TV to take you through the festive season
One upcoming show on ITV is Britain Get Singing, which promises to be a 90-minute festive extravaganza. Hosted by radio presenter Roman Kemp, this event will see multiple groups of TV stars go head-to-head in a sing-off. A panel of judges, including Will.I.Am, Alesha Dixon, Adam Lambert and Jason Manford will be on hand to offer their thoughts on the performances. This show will also support the channel’s ground-breaking mental health campaign Britain Get Talking.
While BBC audiences will be tuning in for Eastenders’ Christmas show, ITV will have their own highly anticipated festive special of Coronation Street. Like their BBC soap counterpart, show writers regularly try to grab headlines with huge storylines throughout the festive period and lovers of the cobbles will be hoping this year’s episodes will not disappoint.
TV icon Paul O’Grady is set to return to the small screen in For The Love of Dogs Christmas special. O’Grady will be joined by a member of the Royal Family, the Queen Consort, in the special, which follows the ups and downs of life at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, as four legged friends are helped in their time of need.
Property guru and businesswoman Sarah Beeny is set to return to our screens over Christmas with the continuation of her “New Life in the Country” series, which follows her family’s project to move from London to a modern stately home they are building on the land of a former dairy farm in Somerset. Many have already followed their progress across two series of the show, with a festive special confirmed for this Christmas.
The Big Fat Quiz of the Year is a popular choice around the festive period as host Jimmy Carr is joined by three teams of comedians and well-known faces as they tackle questions that are relevant to the past year.
Few programmes are set to help get you in the festive mood as The Greatest Snowman. Having debuted in 2021, the celebrity competition show will return for the festive period this year, hosted by comedian Sue Perkins. A fresh intake of celebrities will travel to a snowy mountain top to push their creativity to the limit as they produce snowy creations, while being supported by a crew of seasoned sculptors, engineers and snow builders.
Here at Paul Meakin, our Lettings department not only has over forty five years experience in the rental market we understand the importance of ensuring your property is in the right hands. Treating your investment like it was our own, housing quality tenants, we are proud that our service to Landlords is second to none, ranging from just finding and introducing tenants to a fully managed letting and rent collection service.
We have a two offices with a dedicated team servicing a portfolio of properties ranging from studio apartments to five bedroom houses. We pride ourselves on good quality marketing, which is essential in an increasingly competitive rental market, we also have a high demand from good quality tenants looking to rent both short and long term.
Enjoy complete peace of mind with the Paul Meakin full management service. Your dedicated property management team will take care of your property – from the day your tenant moves in, through to tenancy renewal or check-out and everything in between. We will be the first point of contact for your tenants and will be available for you whenever you need us.
With our property maintenance service, you’ll never need to worry. We will manage all property maintenance and repair requests in a timely manner and with our offices open 7 days a week we are only ever a call away.
Maximise your home’s potential and create spacious and inviting rooms that will photograph well and allow your property to shine
When buyers are looking at properties online or in estate agent’s particulars, they make their minds up in seconds.
That is why it is so important to have the best photographs of your home, getting the photos right and it could mean higher offers and a quicker sale. Now more than ever we are finding that buyers are also looking for virtual tours of a property to how they feel on a virtual walk around before they visit in person.
We are proud to be one of the first independent agents to
launch our very own VIEW360. Which is a 360 Virtual Tour of your home and floorplan, all completed in one visit and is sure to wow your potential buyers.
The VIEW360 means buyers can walk around the entire property before even setting foot through the door. The feedback from sellers and buyers has been tremendous and the quality of physical viewing conversion from viewing to offer has increased.
To make sure we capture your property in its best light we will require your assistance in helping to prepare for the photography being done.
The end goal is to help potential buyers envision your house as theirs. So remember decluttering will make your home more spacious and entice potential buyers!
• Move any vehicles from the outside of the property
• Remove any clutter from outside the property such as bins and hoses
• Mow the lawn and tidy round the garden including weeding and removing leaves
• Clean the windows
• Open all doors, curtains and blinds
• Turn on all the lights
• Excuse any potentially photo-bombing pets
• Turn off TVs
• Moving furniture around may help to make a room look more spacious
• Fresh flowers help bring pop of colour and bring your photos to life.
• Arrange cushions to look smart and tidy
• Set dining room tables.
• Removing rugs, especially where you have wooden or tiled floors
• Any children’s toys, DVDs, magazines to be cleared away
• Open all curtains and blinds
• Make the bed and choose neutral bedding
• Anything stored under the bed or on top of wardrobes should be completely out of sight
• All drawers and wardrobe doors should be shut
• Clear all work tops and make sure there are no tea towels or chopping boards on show
• Move bins out of sight
• Clear away appliances
• Close all cupboards
• Hide all fridge magnets
• Clear the sink (no dirty dishes!)
• If you have pets, hide their food bowls and beds
• A full, fresh fruit bowl can add a flash of colour
• Remove all clutter, ensure personal items/ toiletries are out of sight
• Close the shower curtain
• Keep the toilet lid down
• Remove toilet paper from its holder
• Any towels should be neatly arranged and folded, and chosen to compliment the room
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In addition, our qualified database of tenants will also be notified of your property coming to market on their dedicated search websites where they can book viewings and offer feedback. All our tenants are fully referenced and vetted, making sure the highest of standards are met to find the right tenant for you.
By sharing your personalised websites with family and friends across the social networks you will be widening the audience to find the right buyer or tenant for your property, increasing the chances of a quicker sale or rental.
Once a sale has been agreed and is in the hands of your solicitor, it will go through the following stages. Sometimes additional work will be needed – for example, if the property is leasehold or is yet to be registered with the Land Registry. It is also important for buyers to discuss the availability of their deposit with their solicitor early in the transaction, and we strongly recommend that you contact your solicitor regularly so that they can keep you fully up-to-date with the progress and the latest timescales.
Seller’s solicitor’s steps
• Obtain a copy of the Title Deeds (or office copies if the title is registered)
• Obtain a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) (if applicable)
• The seller(s) will return a completed Property Information Form and a Fixtures, Fittings and Contents Form to the solicitors
• Copies of the above documents, plus a draft contract – this is known as an ‘Information Pack’ – will be sent to the buyer’s solicitor
• Answer the buyer’s solicitor’s additional enquiries (for example, specific questions about fixtures and fittings) and obtain copies of any planning consent documents
• Agree the contract and arrange for the sellers to sign it in readiness of the exchange (below)
• All parties agree completion dates and the contracts are exchanged
• Obtain redemption figures from the mortgage lender and reply to requisitions on title
• Approve the transfer and arrange for the seller(s) and buyer(s) to sign
• Receive the agent’s fee account and seek the seller’s consent to settle this out of completion funds
This is the date the ownership of the property passes from the seller to the buyer, and it follows the successful transfer of funds. It’s the date that the whole process works towards.
• Receive completion funds and (only when this has been completed)
instruct Paul Meakin to release the keys to buyers. Redeem mortgage and forward the financial statement. Forward any surplus funds (unless these are being used to fund an onward purchase). Ensure all outstanding bills are paid
• Forward transfer documents and deeds to the buyer’s solicitors
• Forward evidence of ‘discharge of mortgage’ to the buyer’s solicitors
• Obtain the Information Pack, including a copy of the EPC (if applicable) from the sellers’ solicitor and raise any additional queries
• Initiate any specialist searches (for example: a coal search). Submit local, environmental and water searches and a chancel check. This takes about 10 working days in total, and enquiries are then usually raised from the results
• Approve the contract when all enquiries are satisfactory and complete. (At this stage, a mortgage transfer deed will need to be signed and witnessed)
• Receive a mortgage offer and instructions from the lender and deal with any conditions set out by them. Make sure that life cover and buildings insurance is being arranged
• Request the deposit, report back to the buyer, and arrange for the contract to be signed. Place buildings insurance and life cover in force
• All parties agree completion dates and the contracts are exchanged
• Raise ‘requisitions on title’ and prepare the draft transfer deed
• Report on title to mortgage lender and obtain funds for completion, including Stamp Duty (if appropriate)
• Prepare accounts, obtain signature to mortgage deed and undertake final Land Registry and Land Charges searches
This is the date the ownership of the property passes from the seller to the buyer, and it follows the successful transfer of funds. It’s the date that the whole process works towards.
• Forward to the seller’s solicitors the balance of funds − it is only then that they can authorise the release of the keys. Receive from the seller’s solicitors, the transfer document deeds
• Stamp the Transfer Deed, register the buyer’s ownership with the Land Registry and forward the deeds to the lender or client (where appropriate)
Contract - The agreement that sets out the main terms that have been agreed − for example: price, address, names, etc. Two copies are drawn up, and each party signs one in readiness for the exchange of contracts.
Deposit - The part of the purchase price (usually 10%) which the buyer pays on exchange of contracts.
Exchange of contracts - The swapping of signed contracts by the solicitors (together with the buyer’s deposit). After this, the contract is binding.
Energy Performance Certificate - This contains information on energy use, energy performance, carbon dioxide emissions, and fuel bills.
Land Registry - The Government department that records who owns what land, and under what conditions.
Local Authority Search - A list of questions that are specific to the property and intended, for example, to discover if there have been any planning applications on the property, if the road to the house is maintained by the council, etc.
Mortgage Redemption Figure - The amount required to repay the outstanding capital/ interest of a mortgage.
Property information form/fixtures, fittings and contents form Standard forms about the property that the seller answers for their solicitor (for example: what will be left behind, details of guarantees, etc.)
Title Deeds - Legal documents that prove ownership of land/ buildings, and the terms on which they are owned.
Transfer of Title - The document that passes the ownership from the seller to the buyer.
An additional tax, paid by the buyer purchasing an additional property that is not their main residence. It includes buy to let landlords and those buying second homes and holiday homes. The higher rates will be 3 percentage points above the current rates of duty shown below.
Requisition on title - An enquiry relating to the completion arrangements.
Seller’s Pack - This comprises a Property Information Form, a Fixtures, Fittings and Contents Form, a copy of the title deeds and the draft contract.
Stamp Duty - A tax paid by the buyer purchasing their main residence.
The current Stamp Duty Holiday runs until the 30th June and as such you won’t pay stamp duty on purchases up to £500,000.
After this date the nil-rate band will be set at £250k until the end of September.
From meter readings to removal companies, there’s so much to remember when moving house. Here’s our checklist of what to do and when
First of all, congratulations on your new home! The excitement has probably now kicked in but moving home can also be one of the most stressful and emotionally draining things you can do. However, careful organisation and planning can help decrease the stress and anxiety of moving. This comprehensive and essential checklist will help you do just that.
Ideally, you want to start packing away any non-essential items as early as possible. This includes any items stored away in the loft, garage and shed. If you are not using it, pack it. Looking into your new area is also important, try to do this around eight weeks before you move. You might need to think about transferring your children to different schools and ordering new uniforms too. At this point, ensure you are also documenting all your important information away: that includes contact details, dates, contracts and information regarding your solicitor.
Now would be the perfect time to decide on a local removal company. Or if you don’t have too much to move, you may want to do it yourself. You could even look into different van hire companies. At this point you’ve probably started packing away some bits, but if there is anything you decide not to take, then look into selling these items or donating them to charity. This will also give you an idea on the volume of items you have to move.
This would be a good time for you to notify utility companies and inform them about your move to switch over. This includes gas and electricity, council tax, internet, phone rental and TV. You should also consider changing any car insurance, tax, memberships, phone contracts and inform your bank about the move. Now’s the time to also arrange a date to have your new house cleaned before you move in, and start ordering any new furnishings for your new property. Start
packing away more items, that being, out of season clothes, books, dvd’s and even bulky items, like TV’s that aren’t used often.
Two weeks – Confirm all details
Confirm your move with your removal company or van hire, estate agents and schools. If possible, try to organise someone to look after your pets and children for the day of your move, as this can also be a stressful time for them too. If your removal company doesn’t disassemble any furniture or sort out the un-plumbing for the washing machine, then now would be the ideal time to organise these. Remember to also cancel any local services you receive: this could be window cleaners, gardeners and newspaper deliveries. You should now also think about re-registering to vote and getting your post re-directed after your moving date. Continue packing away more furnishings, kitchen appliances and crockery that you won’t be using for the next couple of weeks.
24 hours – Final check and walk round
You now have only 24 hours before you move, so double check that everything is packed away and ready for transit. It will be worth packing a night bag each to help everyone settle in, which means you won’t have to rummage through everything to find your toothbrush! You may want to create an inventory of your boxes and furniture to
help you keep track of what you have and to help you ensure it doesn’t go missing.
Today is the day! You need to be ready for when your removal company comes. Ensure that you let them know if there are any fragile boxes that need extra care when handling. If you’re moving yourself, then pack up your car or van and work out how many trips it may take. Before you leave, also take note of your final meter readings and send these off to your provider. Don’t forget to leave your keys for the new owners!
Give your removal company instructions of which boxes go in which rooms and make sure you are happy with everything that has arrived. Ensure you check for any damage before the movers leave. Read your new utility meters and send your readings of to your supplier. Taking photos of them will also ensure you have the correct reading if you need them again in the future. Unpack your essentials such as bed linen and clean towels. Don’t worry about the rest, it isn’t going anywhere! Order a takeaway, have a cup of tea and enjoy your first night with your family.
Right, so now you’re all moved in, it’s time to settle down, unpack and enjoy your new place. Remember, planning is essential to ensure your move runs stress free.
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If you are looking to sell your house, or have had your home on the market for a while now, then you probably want to get the maximum sale price in the quickest time. There are a few things you can’t control – but the one thing that is in your control, is the look and feel of the interior and exterior.
While it’s worth spending time fixing and cleaning your house before potential buyers come and view, it’s also important to de-clutter. This creates spacious rooms and also allows you to decrease and organise your personal items before you move yourself. Of course it’s understandable that you don’t to want spend money, time and energy on a home you are about to leave, however, a lot of people are looking for a house in which they can move straight into. Maintaining your
property might even save you thousands of pounds; it could even reduce added expenses of living in your home whilst waiting for a sale. And it might even help avoid possible reductions in the asking price.
The main reason in which people move house tends to be because they lack space in their current home. They want a home that is spacious and in which they can grow into. If a potential viewer comes to your home and sees that there is lack of space, then this will turn them away.
De-cluttering allows you to remove any unnecessary items in an untidy or overcrowded place. It will help maximise your space, emotionally prepare you to move, and will allow you to focus your buyers on what is important.
Maximise your home’s potential and create spacious rooms enticing potential buyers – simply by de-cluttering!
Present your house for sale by de-cluttering...
De-cluttering allows you to… maximise your space, emotionally prepare you to move, and will allow you to focus your buyers on what is important
So where should you start?
You need to create a great first impression and focus on the rooms themselves. You will notice that the first things you see in each room are personal items. Where possible you want to create the look of a
them into things you want to keep and things you want to get rid of. You may even find that you have collected a cupboard full of paper work. Get yourself organised! Don’t just throw it all away, but file it and go through it thoroughly. This will also make it easier when you move.
lifestyle that the potential buyer want. This usually has a ‘show home’ feel, rather than a ‘lived in’ feel. Minimising your things is the quickest way to do this: you want to ensure that potential buyers can do simple things, like, open any doors easily, ensuring that there are no obstacles.
So, what do we mean by clutter? There are two types: genuine clutter, and items that you want to keep but don’t work for the sale of your property.
Genuine Clutter: You need to go through the space and sort out each item, categorising
You also want to focus on little things like DVDs, books and trinkets. These items may have some small value so sell them or donate them to charity. Get rid of any old shoes and coats that are lying about in your porch or hallway. You might want to hide away the coats and shoes you do currently wear. Store them in your wardrobe, while you have viewings.
Items that you want to keep but don’t work for the sale of your property: You may want to consider putting some items in storage while you sell your home. Sometimes items are too large or even too small for some spaces and can make the room look odd. If you want to keep these particular items, then store them until you move into your new home.
De-personalising can also be a great way to declutter. Too many personal effects can be distracting to buyers. They want to see a house in which they can make their own memories rather than seeing yours. Again, personal items can be stored away. Remember that this is only a temporary way of living and hopefully it won’t be for long! If you find you are keeping more things than you are throwing out, then think about whether or not it’s in the right room or do you even need it now?
As previously mentioned, you can attempt to sell some of the things you have acquired over the years. Use sites like eBay, Gumtree and social networking sites to try and sell items. You may want to even hold a house sale for the remaining items that you can’t sell. Failing that, why not donate to charity.
The end goal is still the same and it’s important to help potential buyers envision your house as theirs. So remember, decluttering will make your home more spacious and entice potential buyers!
If you are throwing away paperwork, shred anything that is confidential
De-clutter before agents come and take photos of your property. This will help attract more potential viewers online and get that first good impression
Don’t spend too long on certain items and don’t get distracted. Keep yourself motivated and race against the clock!
Make it fun! Play some music or watch TV while you de-clutter
Where possible you want to create the look of a lifestyle that the potential buyers want
Croydon has been my home since 1955 (aged 4) and I was educated at two local schools, Gilbert Scott and Shirley High. I have been an Estate Agent within the area for 50 years; a milestone I’m still coming to terms with. I have worked with many young and enthusiastic Estate Agents, just as I was aged 18. Starting work in Selsdon I often asked what makes a good Estate Agent? For me it’s simple, be prepared to go the extra mile and be willing to show your clients you care. I hope we are able to help you with your property needs and I remain available at our Sanderstead office to receive your feedback.
Emma Meakin Managing Director
My parents opened Paul Meakin in 1973 and throughout my childhood I witnessed their dedication and passion for estate agency within the Croydon area. My first working day within the Company was in 1996 and after working in every corner of the business I became a Director in 2005 and then Managing Director in 2021. I pride myself on delivering a transparent and professional service, available 24/7 for my sellers, buyers and landlords as well as building relationships they can trust and a service they will recommend and return to. Out of the office I spend as much time as I can with my family supporting and enjoying their passions for Cricket and Football.
Sam Weller Branch ManagerStarting as a Trainee Negotiator, I have worked for Paul Meakin for 15 years, and I’m now managing the Selsdon office. I love working for the Company as you are so much more than just a member of staff, you are a valid part of the family run business. I’ve lived locally my whole life and there is nothing more satisfying than helping someone find their dream home. In my spare time I like to socialise with friends and family.
PA to Director & Marketing Coordinator
I joined the Paul Meakin team to assist Emma as the business expands. Working for a successful family run business is fantastic, every member of the team is extremely dedicated and passionate about what they do and always put the client first. I bought my first property in the area a couple of years ago and have been interested in the industry ever since. My background is in marketing, design and branding and I am very much looking forward to working on lots of exciting new plans for the business.
Having started my career in the property industry in 2004 I have had the opportunity to work in both sales and lettings. Enjoying both equally whilst enabling me to learn all aspects of Estate Agency. I pride myself on being a people’s person, good communicator and problem solver. On a daily basis I aim to ensure that all of our clients receive a high level of service and help them secure the highest value for their property and the best purchaser. Outside of the Estate Agency world I love ice skating and spending time with my family.
I have been working for Paul Meakin for 21 years, I started as a Sunday lady and progressed to Lettings Manager, acquiring experience and knowledge with all aspects of sales and lettings. The testament for my long service is working for a family run business and their understanding and care of their staff and clientele. I still get a buzz out of helping landlords find good quality tenants. To relax I enjoy keeping fit at the gym and socialising with family and friends.
Aimee Taylor Lettings Co-ordinator
I have recently joined the team to assist the Lettings department, having worked in the legal industry for 19 years, my passion is in customer service and assisting people. I’m excited to learn and progress in my new career, I am really enjoying being apart of such a hardworking and welcoming team. I live locally and outside of work I spend my time with my husband, two young daughters and new puppy!
I’ve worked for Paul Meakin as part of the team for over 10 years. My career began as a part time member of staff when my children were small, gaining knowledge in all aspects of estate agency along the way. Although I enjoy the variety of day to day tasks, my passion is for sales progression where satisfaction comes with effective problem solving for clients. My spare time is taken up with yoga, Pilates and country walks as well as spending time with family and friends.
Chapman Senior Sales ProgressorI have a strong background in estate agency having worked in the corporate sector for 18 years. After having my son, I joined Paul Meakin in 2011 because they are a well-known family run business who have a reputation for providing top quality customer care to their clients. I enjoy providing support in all aspects of the business. My spare time is taken up with my family, in particular watching my son play football and cricket.
Clark Sales NegotiatorAfter joining the team in 2019 and beginning my career in the industry, I have developed my knowledge of the property market. I thoroughly enjoyed taking clients around properties and love being a member of our professional and hardworking team. I get great satisfaction helping someone find their dream home. In my spare time, I like to see my friends and family and enjoy running.
Having started at Paul Meakin as a sales negotiator and I’m loving every second of my time here. I enjoy speaking and meeting new clients and helping them find their perfect home. The team is great at Paul Meakin and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my time growing my estate agency career with them. In my spare time I enjoy going to the gym and socialising with friends and family.
I joined the team in 2021, I was always in interested in property and so pleased to be starting my career at Paul Meakin. I have a background in sales and design and was keen to broaden my skills. I enjoy taking clients to properties and love helping them find their dream home. I enjoy being part of such a welcoming and hardworking team. In my spare time I love going out with family and friends, going to the gym, and keeping busy however I can.
CoordinatorBeing family run, the organisation has strong values and always strive to do their best for their clients, providing an efficient tailored service, this appealed when I was seeking to move into working in the property field. My background is in charity and I have a strong work ethic. Away from work I am kept very busy by my two young children and attempting to transform my own property, having moved to the area in 2019.
West Hill is one of Sandersteads tree lined Premier Roads and is conveniently located for Sanderstead Station and Purley Oaks Station which provide fantastic links into London. There are many local amenities including a Waitrose, Tesco Express and a short walk away is the ever popular South End Restaurant Quarter and BoxPark near East Croydon station. The property is surrounded by greenery with Croham Hurst Woods, Purley Beeches, Croham Hurst Golf Club and Purley Downs Golf Club. There are many private and public schools such as Ridgeway, Cumnor House Boys, Oakwood School, Atwood, Whiftgift School, Trinity and Riddlesdown Collegiate.
West Hill, South croydon £1,100,000
Hurst Way, South Croydon £1,100,000 SOLD
Paul Meakin are delighted to market this impressive and striking double fronted detached family home situated on an incredibly well-regarded residential road in the heart of South Croydon. This handsome six bedroom property occupies a bold corner plot position boasting 2,900 square feet across three floors. Internally offering a wealth of character and charm this family home will not disappoint buyers who are looking for their forever home. Offering four reception rooms, a fully fitted kitchen breakfast room, six well-proportioned bedrooms, three bathrooms, a detached garage and driveway.Your earliest viewing is advised to appreciate location, presentation and size.
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Paul Meakin are pleased to market this three double bedroom detached bungalow on Arkwright Road which is a highly sought after tree lined road in Sanderstead. Boasting over 1900sq ft. this property offers a fantastic space with an abundance of potential for a buyer looking to create their perfect property. The accommodation benefits from a a large entrance hall leading to the open kitchen/breakfast room, a large reception room, utility room and integral garage. Master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite, two further large double bedrooms, a family bathroom and additional separate WC.
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Planning Advice for an additional 3/4 bed detached house on the plot, subject to full PP Application. With a completed onward chain, this property is situated in a popular residential tree lined road is a great opportunity buyers to maximize the plots full potential.
Paul Meakin are delighted to market this well presented substantial six/seven bedroom Edwardian semi family home boasting just over 2,000 sq. feet over three floors. The versatile accommodation offers buyers with growing or extended families to enjoy an abundance of space for a long term home whilst benefiting from a great location. The ground floor comprises a large dual aspect reception room, downstairs cloakroom, and Refitted kitchen breakfast room with utility area, second reception room which is open plan to a bright and spacious conservatory enjoying direct access to the landscaped secluded garden with rear access to a single garage plus a driveway with off street parking for one car.
Addington Road, South croydon Asking Price of £775,000
St Augustines Avenue, South croydon Guide Price £825,000
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Mitchley View, South croydon Asking price £770,000
Paul Meakin are delighted to welcome to the market a rarely available and ‘Chain Free’ two/ three double bedroom detached bungalow with flexible accommodation, Situated in a desirable private road within walking distance to Sanderstead Village. nternally this property offers a large reception room with wonderful feature fireplace, a second good sized reception room that could also be used as a third bedroom, two further double bedrooms, fitted kitchen, bathroom and separate WC. Also benefitting from a large level garden with a single garage and driveway providing off street parking. With scope for extension (subject to STTP), this property offers you a blank canvass to create the perfect home on a level south facing plot.
Briar Grove, South croydon
Asking Price of £750,000 A ‘Chain Free’ detached bungalow situated within a cul de sac of just four similar properties. It occupies a generous level plot with potential for buyer to extend, subject to planning permission to create their perfect home. Internally it offers two bedrooms and a large reception room leading to a sun room with direct access to the tranquil garden. there is a fitted kitchen, bathroom and separate WC. The detached garage and driveway provide off street parking.
Mitchley Avenue, South croydon Guide Price £625,000
We are delighted to market this ‘Chain Free’ three-bedroom detached family home which is a must view for those looking for a property to renovate. It s the perfect blank canvas with generously sized rooms. The property boasts scope to extend STPP on either side of the property and at the rear. Located on a frequent bus route and with easy access to Riddlesdown train station, giving an easy commute to central London and near to excellent local schools. Easy access to the open spaces and recreational facilities of Riddlesdown & Kenley Commons, the South Downs, golf courses and a range of amenities at Sanderstead Village and Purley Town Centre.
Valley Road, Kenley Guide Price £575,000
Paul Meakin are delighted to welcome to the market this beautifully presented four bedroom semi-detached family home on a corner plot with a completed onward chain. This property is bright and airy throughout and has been recently renovated by the currents owners. The downstairs accommodation compromises of a large modern kitchen/ breakfast room with large skylights, separate through utility room and downstairs shower room. There is plenty of storage in the large under stairs and floor to ceiling double cupboards in the kitchen.
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Limpsfield Road, South croydon Asking Price of £575,000
Paul Meakin are delighted to market this larger style extended three bedroom semi detached family home. Situated in a great location with frequent bus services, Hamsey Green shops and a selection of primary and secondary schools includng Atwood primary school.Internally the property offers a good sized living room, a refitted open plan kitchen breakfast room leading to a vaulted ceiling dining area enjoying the outlook and direct access to the south-westerly facing level garden which benefits from having a large cabin with power and light, the perfect space to work from home or to have as additional entertaining space. Other additional features include, scope to convert the loft space in to master bedroom and en suite STPP, large family bathroom, a downstairs cloakroom / shower room, utility room plus storage area and off street parking is provided via the driveway for two cars.
Grange Road, South croydon Asking Price £550,000
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Internally this property boasts bright and spacious accommodation with a large reception room, refitted kitchen leading onto dining room, refitted four piece family bathroom, landscaped rear garden, double glazed windows throughout, gas central heating via radiators and off street parking. Call now to appreciate size, standard and location. Freehold/ Croydon council tax band D £1965.66
Situated on a popular sought after road is this four bedroom detached family home which boasts three separate reception rooms, refitted kitchen, useful downstairs cloakroom, ensuite wet room to master bedroom, refitted family bathroom, landscaped and secluded rear garden, detached double garage measuring 15’1 x 17’2, store room and off street parking for several cars. This property is situated close to both the popular Bird Sanctuary and Kingswood, as well as Selsdon’s local shops and amenities, the 433 bus service and a great choice of both private and state schools. This property is welcomed to the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN so call now to appreciate all the key features and benefits it has to offer. Freehold/ Croydon council tax band G £3276.11
Kersey Drive, South croydon
Asking Price £820,000
Primrose Lane, Croydon
Asking Price £699,950
We are delighted to welcome to the market this exceptionally well presented four bedroom detached family home which comprises of three reception rooms, refitted kitchen, useful downstairs cloakroom and utility room, ensuite to master bedroom, refitted family bathroom, double glazed windows throughout, gas central heating via radiators, landscaped rear garden, double garage and off street parking for two cars. This property is situated with with in the popular Shirley Oaks Village and is conveniently located for bus services and a variety of shops, amenities and restaurants. Call now to appreciate all the benefits this beautiful home has to offer. Freehold/ Croydon Council tax band F £2839.29
Sylvan Close, South croydon OIEO £650,000
We are delighted to welcome to the market this CHAIN FREE four bedroom semi detached family home which is situated within a cul de sac location and is conveniently located for bus services to surrounding areas, Selsdon High Street with its variety of amenities and shops and both private and state schools. Internally the property benefits from two separate reception rooms, fitted kitchen, useful downstairs cloakroom, family bathroom with separate shower cubicle, three double bedrooms, large mature landscaped rear garden with direct access into Sanderstead plantation, detached garage and off street parking. This property needs to be viewed to appreciate the full potential it has to offer. Freehold/ Croydon Council tax band E £2402.48
Silverwood Close, Croydon Asking Price of £725,000
Don’t miss this opportunity to acquire this four bedroom detached family home which benefits from a refitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, three separate reception rooms, useful downstairs cloakroom, en-suite to master bedroom, fitted family bathroom, private rear garden, double garage and off street parking. The total size is 152.19m2/1641.42ft2. This property is nestled away in a private cul de sac and is conveniently located for Addington Court Golf Course, local amenities, bus services and a selection of good primary schools. Call now to appreciate size and location of this family home.
Welcomed to the market and situated within a quiet cul de sac over looking green space is this extended three bedroom semi detached family home. Internally this property benefits from a open plan kitchen/ breakfast room, two separate reception rooms, useful downstairs cloakroom and small utility, four piece family bathroom, detached garage, large beautifully matured landscaped rear garden and off street parking for multiple cars. This property is conveniently located for Forestdale’s local amenities, frequent bus services, Gravel Hill Tramstop and surrounding woodland. View now! Freehold/ Croydon council tax band E £2402.48
Palace Green, Croydon OIRO £625,000
Falconwood Road, Croydon Asking Price of £550,000
Do not miss out on this opportunity to purchase this exceptionally well presented three bedroom semi detached family home. The current vendors have spent a considerable amount of time and money on improving the property which now benefits from an open plan kitchen/living room with bi-folding doors out onto the landscaped rear garden with access into the garage, refitted family bathroom, double glazed windows throughout, gas central heating and off street parking via the redesigned driveaway. This property is conveniently located for Forestdale’s local amenities, bus services to surrounding areas, Gravel Hill tramstop and woodland. Call now to avoid disappointment. Freehold/ Croydon Council tax band E £2402.48
Parkway, New Addington Asking Price of £515,000
Welcomed to the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN is this exceptionally well presented and extended three bedroom semi detached family home which is conveniently located for the tramlink with its easy access to central Croydon, frequent bus services, Lidl supermarket and Central Parade with its variety of shops and amneities. Internally the property benefits from a refitted open plan kitchen/diner leading onto large lounge, useful downstairs cloakroom, ensuite shower room to master bedroom, refitted family bathroom, landscaped rear garden, summer house with bathroom, double glazed windows throughout, gas central heating via radiators and off street parking. Freehold / Croydon council C £1747.26.
Sanderstead Road, South croydon
Asking Price £1,700,000
This impressive and beautifully presented Edwardian detached residence sits proudly on Sanderstead road. Featuring six bedrooms, six bathrooms and four reception rooms, this property has a stunning wealth of character and period features, paired with modern day attributes that captures you as soon as you enter. The heart of the home is certainly the open plan bespoke kitchen diner where there really has been no expense spared to meet all demands of modern family living. Beautiful worktops, an abundance of storage and integrated top of the range appliances. The dining room, with large windows allowing for maximum natural light is currently used as an impressive playroom. The dual aspect sitting room is a tranquil space to relax and enjoy the open fireplace. The downstairs accommodation also features a cloakroom off the hallway, a separate study with adjoining shower room.
Littleheath Road, South croydon OIEO £800,000
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire this exceptionally well presented and extended four bedroom semi detached family home which oozes modern day living and benefits from multiple features including a large through lounge, useful conservatory, downstairs cloakroom, refitted open plan kitchen/breakfast room, refitted four piece family bathroom, built in wardrobes with sensored lighting, landscaped rear garden, integral garage and off street parking. This property is conveniently located for the 64 & 433 bus services, Littleheath woods, local amenities and a variety of schools. Call now to appreciate the key features of this beautifully presented property.
Kersey Drive, South croydon OIEO £975,000
This is a rare opportunity to acquire this greatly extended 6 bedroom detached family home nestled asway in a cul de sac location and backing onto the popular Selsdon De Vere estate. This property has an abundance of versatile accommodation which includes an ensuite to master bedroom, useful downstairs shower room, three reception rooms, study, conservatory, impressive kitchen/breakfast room measuring 16’55 x 23’6, utility room, upstairs family bathroom and integral garage measuring 15’4 x 175’5 with separate store room. This property is set on approximately 0.47 acres of land and its garden is made up of green space, woodland, flower beds and fruit trees. There is off street parking for several cars, double glazed windows and gas central heating via radiators. Freehold/ Croydon council tax band G £3276.11
are delighted to welcome to the market this exceptionally well presented and extended four bedroom semi detached family home which is nestled away within a crescent and overlooking woodland. Internally the property benefits from an impressive open plan kitchen/living room, separate lounge, downstairs cloakroom, ensuite to master bedroom, refitted family bathroom, landscaped rear garden with summer house, integral garage and off street parking. This property is conveniently located for surrounding schools, Coombe lane Tramstop and both Selsdon and South Croydons local amenities, bars and restaurants so call now to avoid disappointment and to appreciate size, standard and location. Freehold / Croydon Council E £2402.48 Old Farleigh Road, South croydon OIEO £800,000
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residential road with easy access to the 433 and 64 bus service and Selsdon high street which offers a variety of local amenities and both private and state schools. The property is well positioned to appreciate the far reaching views across the Bird Sanctuary. Boasting over 1700 square feet and internally comprising of two separate reception rooms, useful conservatory, open plan kitchen/breakfast room, refitted four piece family bathroom, separate shower room, landscaped private rear garden, integral garage measuring 17’9 x 11’0 and off street parking for multiple cars. Your earliest viewing is warranted to appreciate the versatile accommodation this family home offers.
