Friday 30 July 2010

BUNGALOW IN ATTRACTIVE SETTING

Set in its own extensive grounds, this individually-built detached bungalow is situated in a secluded backwater at Whitchurch on the southern edge of
Bristol.

The grounds of the property, Strathmore, on Staunton Lane, have been extremely well maintained and feature an abundance of mature trees and shrubs, lawns and a wildlife pond.

The accommodation, which is in need of refurbishment, comprises three bedrooms, lounge/dining room, kitchen and shower room. Ample parking space is an added benefit.

A glazed entrance door with matching side panel leads to a hallway with two electric heaters and a storage cupboard housing hot water tank and providing shelving space.

The lounge/dining room, measuring 25ft 3ins x 10ft 11ins, has French doors leading to the side garden while the kitchen has a range of base and wall units incorporating single bowl stainless steel sink with matching drainer.

The shower room has a walk-in shower area, wall mounted shower, low- level wc, wash hand basin set into vanity unit and heated towel rail.

Outside, the front garden has a driveway providing off-street parking and the rear garden includes a patio area adjoining the property.

Lynne Derrick, director of Besley Hill Town & Country Homes’ Whitchurch Village office, said: “This bungalow is in a lovely location and has a lot of potential.”

For further details and an appointment to view Strathmore, which is on the market for £325,000, contact Lynne on 01275 891444, email whitchurch@besleyhill.co.uk

Wednesday 28 July 2010

HEADLEY PARK HOME IS A TARDIS

“Quite simply, a Tardis!” That’s how estate agent Sue Barnes describes 158 Headley Lane, Headley Park.
Explains Sue: “This deceptively spacious detached property boasts a labyrinth of accommodation which is unbelievable from its external appearance.”
Including two/three reception rooms, three/four bedrooms and two bathrooms, the house is presented to an excellent standard throughout with many attractive features, including stripped floors and Georgian-style doors and windows.
The property, which is on the market for £410,000, would suit a large family/dependant relative as well as offering an opportunity to realise its investment potential from a one-bedroom annexe to the rear.
The annexe, overlooking a courtyard, comprises a 25ft x 20ft lounge/dining room with double glazed French doors to the rear, 18ft 4ins x 13ft 6ins bedroom and a shower room with separate shower cubicle.
The courtyard incorporates raised decking, lighting and water, ornate chipping area, lamp post, borders and access to the front and rear gardens.
For further information and an appointment to view, contact Sue Barnes at Besley Hill Estate Agents, 29a Highridge Road, Bishopsworth, Bristol BS13 8HJ, tel 0117 946 5999, email bishopsworth@besleyhill.co.uk.

Thursday 22 July 2010

Property is still first choice for investment

Latest results from the Worldwide Property Group property confidence tracker survey have revealed property as the best option for investment with a huge 75% of respondents saying they would choose property as their first investment choice, showing that government legislation changes have not affected market confidence. In contrast, just 2% of people who took part in the survey during June said that they would put their money into shares. Interestingly, gold received 17% of the vote.

When asked if the current historically low level of interest rates has increased their desire to buy a property, two thirds (67%) said yes with 79% of the opinion that right now is a great time to buy a property in the UK. 65% of respondents share the view that property prices will continue to rise over the coming 12 months, with 4% believing this could be by as much as
15% - 20%.

On the subject of overseas property a very respectable 65% believe that this is currently a good time to buy a foreign property with 62% actively considering a foreign property purchase. Once again the region attracting most attention from potential property purchasers is the United States, particularly Florida. A number of European countries including Spain, France, Italy and Cyprus also ranked highly amongst those people looking for a second home.

Kevin Wilkes, Managing Director of the Worldwide Property Group said: “Although the stock market has been performing rather well over the last 12 months, in more recent weeks it has taken a bit of a tumble with the FTSE 100 losing nearly 1000 points since Mid April. In comparison the property market has demonstrated far more resilience to recent global economic shocks and has already regained a great deal of the value that was lost over the last few years. The results of this survey clearly demonstrate the confidence that the general public has in the property market.”

Source: Ageants.co.uk 21.07.10

Marilyn Monroe's last house on sale for £2.4 million

The Spanish colonial-style Hollywood home where iconic sex siren Marilyn Monroe died in 1962 is going up for sale for $3.6 million dollars – that’s approximately £2.4 million, the real estate agency said on Tuesday.

The one-story property, built in 1929, which spreads lavishly over 23,000 square feet (2,000 square meters) of land, is "the crown jewel" of the luxurious neighborhood of Brentwood, according to the agency's website.

Cinematic diva Monroe lived in the house for only six months before her sleeping pill overdose death, having bought the house for $90,000 dollars.

The current owner did not permit press access to the property but allowed AFP access to take photos from behind tall gates on the secluded cul de sac.

Monroe memorabilia is highly coveted, with even a burial spot near the star's last resting place being sold on the online auction website eBay in 2009 for $4.6 million dollars.

Source: Ageants.co.uk 21.07.10

Tuesday 20 July 2010

£309,950 Coach House Gloucestershire

The Coach House is a pretty, detached period cottage situated in this desirable South Gloucestershire village.

The well presented accommodation is full of character and charm and is arranged over three floors to briefly comprise of entrance porch and 28ft lounge /diner to the ground floor. On the second floor there is a kitchen/breakfast room, bedroom three/study and a modern white family bathroom. Upstairs can be found two generous bedrooms both with lovely views over open countryside.

There is a single garage with additional outbuilding attached and a good size enclosed rear garden. Offered for sale with no upward chain and sure to create a lot of interest, early viewing of this charming cottage is advised.

ACCOMMODATION (ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE)

COVERED ENTRANCE PORCH: Upvc wood grain effect leaded double glazed door into: LOUNGE / DINER: 28’ x 13’ 10” max Two Upvc wood grain effect leaded double glazed windows to the front, window seats, feature stone fireplace with wood burner, exposed stone walls , beamed ceilings, double radiator, TV point, wall light, half stairs to the next floor, landing with half stairs to top floor, door into kitchen, door into: BEDROOM THREE / STUDY: 15’ 2” x 7’ 4” Double glazed window to the rear, double radiator, built in cupboard. KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM: 20’ x 13’ 8” max Two double glazed windows to the rear, double glazed door to the rear, multi paned glazed door to the rear lobby, range of wall and base units with rolled edge work surfaces, Aga range cooker, inset 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink unit, space for washing machine and dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, beamed ceiling, tiled floor, inset spot lights. REAR LOBBY: 5’ 9” x 5’ 2” Double glazed leaded door to the side, tiled floor, door into: BATHROOM: 8’ 3” x 5’ 2” Double glazed leaded window to the side, modern white suite comprising of panel bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator, tiled splash backs, inset spot lights.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Doors into: BEDROOM ONE: 13’ 9” x 13’ 6” Double glazed leaded window with views to the front, double radiator, beamed ceiling. BEDROOM TWO: 11’ 2” x 11’ max Double glazed leaded window with views to the front, beamed ceiling, built in cupboard. OUTSIDE: There is an elevated terraced garden to the rear of the property which is mainly laid to lawn, enclosed and with sunny aspect. There are mature shrub, palm and fruit trees and two patio areas, outside tap and shed housing the central heating boiler. There is a single garage which has power and light supply and an up and over door. An outbuilding with power and light supply is attached to rear of the garage providing useful storage/work space.

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Mortgage lending rises 15 per cent in June

Gross mortgage lending in June was the highest level this year according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) who today revealed a 15% increase in mortgage lending in June.

Gross mortgage lending totaled £13.1 billion, up from £11.4 billion in May and a 7.0 per cent increase from £12.2 billion in June last year. Gross lending in the second quarter of 2010 was an estimated £35 billion, up 17 per cent from Q1 (£30 billion) and seven per cent higher than in Q2 2009 (£32.7 billion). Lending in the first half of 2010 remained unchanged from the first half of 2009 (£65 billion).

Nigel Lewis, property analyst from FindaProperty.com said: "New properties have flooded the market in recent months. This has put pressure on house prices and we’ve seen slowing price growth as a result.”

"However, the number of loans is still relatively low compared to peak and unless we see a decline in stock levels, prices are unlikely to rise much further this year.”

"It’s unlikely that the base interest rate will be increased before the end of the year so potential house buyers with a bit of equity behind them will still be able to benefit from attractive mortgage deals.”

"But lack of confidence and the threat of further economic woe means demand won’t increase dramatically in the medium term."

Source: FindaProperty.com 20.07.10

Wednesday 7 July 2010

Fishponds Bargain!

£139,950 Fishponds Bargain!

Realistically priced to attract early interest, this older style semi detached three-bedroom property occupies a position within the head of this small cul de sac towards the edge of the popular Hillfields development full stop.

Providing good access to both Kingswood and Lodge Causeway, Fishponds shops and services, this property is well placed for a range of local amenities and schools.

Besley Hill Estate Agents are delighted to promote this property for sale. This home has been the subject of internal modernisation and refurbishment over recent years and is offered in good order throughout with attractive kitchen and bathroom areas together with many UPVC double glazed windows and doors (where stated) along with gas heating.

A particular feature of the sale is the generous corner gardens, which provide good-sized lawned areas alongside an ornamental pond and vegetable/fruit-growing plot.

The accommodation briefly comprises of three well-proportioned bedrooms together with two separate receptions and an attractive fitted kitchen. We would recommend early viewing to avoid disappointment.

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Would you like to live here?

£239,995 Tockington

Property Features:

Character Cottage
Two Double Bedrooms
Lounge/diner
Modern Kitchen
Period Features
Feature Fireplace
Gas Central Heating
Garden With Country Views


Enjoying delightful open views to the front, this attractive character country cottage is conveniently situated in this sought after South Gloucestershire village within easy grasp of all major motorway networks and Aztec West.

Having been the subject of refurbishment and modernisation within recent years the cottage comprises, lounge/diner and modern fitted kitchen at ground floor level with two double bedrooms and bathroom at first floor.

Incorporating numerous features the cottage benefits from gas central heating, hardwood framed windows, exposed original beams and latch doors. At the front of the property there is an established private garden with open countryside views, whilst there is the additional benefit of an outhouse with potential for development subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.

The cottage is within the catchment area of very well regarded local primary schools, pre-schools and the Marlwood Comprehensive school. Invariably this village attracts a great deal of interest, accordingly we are keen to encourage early appointments to view.

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6009 Mortgage Products Now Available at Besley Hill

According to new figures from Mortgage Advice Bureau there are now 6,009 mortgage products available. It is the first time since 2008 that the number of mortgages has broken the 6,000 barrier. For all your Mortgage needs go to www.besleyhill.co.uk or call any one of your local branches.

Tuesday 6 July 2010

FAMILY HOME WITH SCOPE FOR GRANNY ANNEXE

A four-bedroom family home at Horfield currently on the market with Besley Hill Estate Agents at Bishopston has an extension that could easily be converted into a separate granny annexe.
It is currently being used as a family room and spare fourth bedroom with en-suite shower room but there is scope for conversion into an annexe with kitchen and lounge areas, first floor bedroom and shower room.
In total, the property, 23 Lindsay Road, comprises entrance hallway with solid wooden flooring, modern extended kitchen, large lounge with bay window, separate dining room with views over the garden and double doors leading to a raised timber-decked entertainment area, family room with utility area, four large bedrooms, family bathroom and en-suite shower room with w.c.
Benefits include gas central heating, uPVC double glazing throughout, hard standing for two large cars or caravan, detached garage and landscaped garden with level lawn.
“This beautifully presented 1930s semi is situated in a tucked away spot close to the open space of Purdown with far reaching views to the rear over open parkland,” says estate agent Darren Head. “It is ideal for dog walkers and families with children.”
The property, priced at £239,950, is well placed for the busy Gloucester Road with its shops, bars and restaurants, as well as the M32 motorway, giving excellent access to the M4 and M5.
For further details and to arrange a viewing, contact Darren Head at Besley Hill Estate Agents, 66 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8BH, tel 0117 924 4008, email bishopston@besleyhill.co.uk

HOME WITH A LOT OF POTENTIAL

A bay-fronted semi-detached house at Stapleton is to be sold by auction with a guide price of £165,000-£185,000 at the end of this month (July).
Surrounded by extensive gardens, the property offers potential for further development and/or extension (subject to necessary planning consents).
The home, described as being “in a dated and well-preserved condition”, occupies a prominent corner position on a no through road with far-reaching views towards the Frome Valley and Eastville Park.
The accommodation of 26 Welsford Road comprises a hall, through lounge dining room,
kitchen, shower room, sun lounge/vestibule, three bedrooms and a bathroom.
There is also an attached garage with separate access from within the property together with a concrete laid driveway for parking three cars.
The generous gardens are arranged to the front, side and the rear of the house and include lawns and a large vegetable/fruit plot with mature fruit trees.
“This rare older-style property is suited to professionals or ambitious families looking to purchase a spacious well-proportioned home with some original features and scope to refurbish and modernise throughout,” says Mark Symonds, senior branch manager of Besley Hill Estate Agents’ Fishponds office.
“The property will also appeal to builders, developers and speculators, who will be attracted by the large garden plot.”
This home is one of 10 properties to be auctioned by Besley Hill at Kendleshire Golf Club, Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath, on Thursday, 29 July, starting at 7.00pm
To obtain specific viewing arrangements for 26 Welsford Road, phone 0117 965 3162, or to register an interest in the property, request an auction brochure or obtain further information, call the auctioneer’s office on 0117 970 1551. The brochure can also be accessed on line at www.besleyhillsurveyit.co.uk