local View GUILDFORD 2014

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1 local View GUILDFORD 2014

2 WELCOME TO LOCAL VIEW WHERE DO OUR BUYERS COME FROM? MEET THE TEAM Welcome to the latest edition of Local View, our seasonal update on the property markets that matter to you. Along with a brief review of activity in Guildford, we have also included a preview of just some of the beautiful properties we currently have available. Please contact your local team for more information and to find out what other opportunities we can offer. Nigel Mitchell T nigel.mitchell@knightfrank.com 2013 was one of our most successful years with a high volume of sales. A steady stream of buyers from London and North, moving down the A3, will continue throughout The key to any successful sale is realistic pricing, sensible advice and an unbeatable network of national and international offices. Tim Harriss Office Head 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of Knight Frank in Guildford. We are a very established team in Guildford, with a great many years of experience. The sentiment is that we are firmly out of the doldrums with renewed vigour in the market. The London market continues to be as buoyant as ever and we are now starting to feel the knock on effect, with families moving down the A3 corridor to the Guildford area. The main reason for the move is to enjoy all the benefits of living in or near a county town, where some of the South East s most beautiful countryside can be found. We are situated mid-way between London and the South Coast, made all the more easy to reach by the opening of the Hindhead Tunnel. Key factors for wanting to live in this part of are the schools, which feature at the top of the league tables, the commute from the mainline stations offering fast services to London and the historic towns and villages. The office expanded at the end of the year with James Ackerley joining us as Head of the Town Market. He is a brilliant addition to the team and has already proved to be an effective agent. This year we have just opened up a new rental department, headed up by James Brown, who joins us from the Cobham office where he ran a successful team. This is a very exciting new venture for the office and an important addition to our already comprehensive range of services which include Town and Country Sales, Residential Valuation Consultancy, Residential Land, New Homes and Knight Frank Finance. Freddie Mack joined The Buying Solution, which is the independent buying consultancy for Knight Frank. He is dedicated to finding and acquiring the finest homes throughout the Home Counties and with his experience, local knowledge and impressive contacts, Freddie has the advantage of identifying and securing the very best houses in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The Guildford office is one of 12 in the Home Counties and combined with 22 Knight Frank offices in London and a further 28 nationally, is part of an unbeatable local, national and global network of over 330 offices in 48 countries. In October, we held Knight Frank s first Day of Giving with every office raising funds for five worthy charities. Each office took part and in Guildford alone we raised 2,335.60, contributing to a total well in excess of 100, % 20% South East London SALES BY PRICE BAND 20% International and rest of UK 6% 38% 56% Up to 750k 750k - 1.5m Over 1.5m WHAT ARE OUR BUYERS LOOKING TO SPEND? 18% 44% 38% Up to 750k 750k - 1.5m Over 1.5m Tim Harriss T tim.harriss@knightfrank.com James Ackerley T james.ackerley@knightfrank.com Ben Jefferies T ben.jefferies@knightfrank.com For your free market appraisal please call Knight Frank Guildford 231 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3BQ 2 Local View Local View 3

3 a lifestyle choice ENTON SURREY 1,950,000 ABINGER COMMON SURREY 1,895,000 NR GODALMING SURREY 930,000 Making the move from city to country The diverging fortunes of the prime London property market when compared with the country house market is helping to fuel a steady exodus from the capital to the countryside. For many, the meteoric rise in the value of their London home in recent years is providing the perfect springboard to greener pastures. From Hampshire to Worcestershire, Sussex to Scotland, buyers are seeing the proceeds of their London sale go further than ever before, with grand country houses proving an irresistible draw. They are being joined by international buyers too, who are discovering the UK s rural charm and have been leading the bidding on some of the country s biggest estate sales recently. The lifestyle benefits are one of the key attractions the opportunity to swap the constant hum of traffic and a coffee shop on every corner for the sound of cockerels and an orchard in the garden. As well as the idyllic country property and grounds, there s also the landscape on your doorstep. Add to this a plethora of good schools, an enviable work-life balance and great food (85 of the UK s 158 Michelin-starred restaurants are located outside of London), and it s easy to see why so many purchasers are actively looking for their next home beyond the capital. Technology improvements including fast, reliable internet means working from home is a viable option. This means that those leaving London can choose to retain their work links with the capital while cutting down on their commuting time and costs. Pick the right location, and you can even find that your train to the office is quicker than commuting from Fulham or Chelsea. The move to the country can also create new forms of income. Larger properties and more land open up the possibility to do anything from renting out holiday cottages to growing your own vegetables. 4 For your free market appraisal please call or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/guildford

4 A SELECTION OF PROPERTIES for sale 3. Pirbright 4. Worplesdon PROPERTIES FOR SALE IN Guildford Below we highlight just a small selection of properties currently for sale in Guildford with Knight Frank. Please call to find out about other properties we have available which suit your requirements. 1. Thursley 2. NR Dorking 5. Chobham 6. NR Godalming 1 Charming Grade II listed cottage dating from the 16th century, benefiting from a detached studio. 2 Striking Grade II listed family house, between Abinger Hammer and Holmbury St Mary. 3 On the edge of this popular village, a beautifully refurbished period house with rural outlook. 4 A substantial and stylish family house, peacefully tucked away yet highly accessible. EPC rating C. 5 A wonderful period country property set at the end of a lane with equestrian facilities. EPC rating C. 6 An elegant townhouse at Busbridge Hall with beautifully presented accommodation. EPC rating D. w2 reception rooms w2 bedrooms wbathroom wstudio with shower room wgaraging wcottage gardens w6 bedrooms w5 bathrooms wattached 1 bedroom cottage woutbuildings wswimming pool and tennis court w3 reception rooms w4 bedrooms w3 bathrooms w3-bay barn/garage wgranary/home office wswimming pool and paddocks wsuperb kitchen/breakfast/ family room w6 bedroom suites wdouble garage with accommodation above woutbuildings wbeautiful gardens and tennis court w6 bedrooms w5 bathrooms wfloodlit tennis court worchard and paddocks wbeautiful waterside gardens w2 reception rooms w4 bedrooms w3 bath/shower rooms wroof terrace wcommunal parkland and tennis court wprivate parking In all about 0.3 acre In all about 15 acres In all about 2.8 acres In all about 1.85 acres In all about 4.2 acres In all about 15 acres 579,000 3,500,000 1,595,000 2,300,000 2,950, ,000 6 Visit My Knight Frank at KnightFrank.co.uk/guildford to register for alerts on the best properties for sale and research from around the world For your free market appraisal please call or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/guildford 7

5 A SELECTION OF PROPERTIES for sale 7. Shere 8. Churt 11. NR Chiddingfold 12. Cranleigh 9. Guildford 10. Holmbury St Mary 13. NR Godalming 14. Elstead 7 A classic Grade II listed Georgian house, nestled high in the Hills. 8 A spacious family house, dating from the 1750s, equidistant from Farnham and Haslemere. EPC rating E. 9 A magnificent Grade II listed family house, in the sought after Warwicks Bench area. 10 Set high in the Hills at the end of private road with views of the North Downs. EPC rating E. 11 A beautifully situated Grade II listed country house in a wonderful rural position with far reaching views. 12 A substantial character house with an impressive sweeping drive overlooking rolling farmland. EPC rating E. 13 One of the best country house apartments on the market, offering sensational accommodation. EPC rating C. 14 Located in a rural position, adjacent to both Thursley and Hankley Commons. EPC rating D. w5 reception rooms w6 bedrooms w5 bathrooms wconverted 2 bedroom barn wtennis court and swimming pool wstunning grounds w2 reception rooms w6 bedrooms w2 bathrooms wgaraging wswimming pool wpretty gardens and grounds w7 bedrooms wgaraging for 3 cars wextensive parking wsecluded south facing gardens wfar reaching views w4 bedrooms w2 bath/shower rooms wgaraging woutbuildings wattractive gardens w6 bedrooms w2 bathrooms wtennis court wpaddock, woodland and stream wbeautifully maintained gardens w7 bedrooms w3 bathrooms windoor swimming pool wtennis court w7 car garage wgrand drawing room w3 bedrooms w3 bathrooms wimmaculate private garden wstunning communal grounds wtennis court w5 bedrooms w4 bathrooms woutbuildings wbeautiful gardens wgaraging In all about acres In all about 0.28 acre In all about 0.8 acre In all about 1 acre In all about 9.3 acres In all about 3 acres In all about 15 acres In all about 1.6 acres 5,000,000 1,150,000 2,950,000 1,250,000 2,650,000 1,750,000 1,250,000 1,695,000 8 Visit My Knight Frank at KnightFrank.co.uk/guildford to register for alerts on the best properties for sale and research from around the world For your free market appraisal please call or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/guildford 9

6 A SELECTION OF RECENTLY PROPERTIES 5. Rudgwick West Sussex 1,275, Chilworth 800,000 PROPERTIES sold IN Guildford Our track record has always set us apart from our competitors and illustrated below is an impressive selection of properties we have recently sold in Guildford. 1. Guildford 1,300, Hascombe 475, Nr Godalming 2,000, Guildford 950, Pirbright 1,200, Guildford 2,000, Thursley 2,950, Chobham 1,300, Visit My Knight Frank at KnightFrank.co.uk/guildford to register for alerts on the best properties for sale and research from around the world For your free market appraisal please call or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/guildford 11

7 A SELECTION OF RECENTLY PROPERTIES 11. Bramley 2,350, Nr Godalming 1,250, Chobham 1,950, Tilford 1,195, Cranleigh 1,495, Hambledon 3,500, Send 2,250, NR Godalming 1,950, Westcott 995, NR Woking 1,450, Guildford 950, Hurtmore 2,000, Visit My Knight Frank at KnightFrank.co.uk/guildford to register for alerts on the best properties for sale and research from around the world For your free market appraisal please call or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/guildford 13

8 Lettings Overview The expansion of the Lettings operation at Knight Frank continues with the opening of our Guildford Lettings department during January of WHERE DO OUR APPLICANTS COME FROM? MEET THE TEAM James Brown T james.brown@knightfrank.com Specialism: Rentals Years at Knight Frank: 4 We are very excited to be launching a new lettings department in our Guildford sales office at the start of the new year in 2014 and are looking forward to reporting on our success in the next issue of Country View. James Brown Head of Lettings At Knight Frank we are dedicated to helping tenants find the ideal rental property and landlords the ideal tenant. The team in our newly opened lettings department in Guildford have many years of experience and will be on hand to offer residential lettings and property management support for Landlords properties from one bedroom apartments to country mansions and estates. Guildford is a thriving commercial town 27 miles south west of London on the A3 trunk road mid-way between London and Portsmouth. The M25 with its links to both Heathrow and Gatwick Airports lies to the north east of the town. The area is a popular choice for families relocating from other parts of the UK and overseas alike. There are many major businesses with a significant presence in the town such as Philips Electronics, Ericsson, Colgate Palmolive, Allianz and Sanofi. Schooling in the area is superb with notable schools such as the Royal Grammer School, Lansborough, Guildford High School, Tormead School and Rydes Hill Preparatory School. In addition are the University of, the University of Law and the Guildford School of Acting. The Research Park close to the University contains a number of world leading companies such as BOC and Satellite Technology. The areas boast close proximity to two railway stations with the main station in the centre of Guildford serving the Portsmouth Direct Line between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour. There are also direct lines to Gatwick Airport. There are a number of excellent recreational facilities including the Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex, home to the Guildford Flames ice hockey team and the Sports Park affiliated to University. There are also many tennis and golf clubs in the area including the prestigious Wisley Golf Club. For those seeking business opportunities, leisure pursuits, culinary inspiration and cultural experiences, Guildford is the ideal location to rent a property. Traditionally the rental market activity peaks during the Spring and Summer months for corporate families seeking to secure housing prior to the start of the Autumn school term. However, the rental market in Guildford sees activity throughout the year due to the popularity of the area and excellent communication links. 49% 16% UK TENANCIES BY PRICE BAND 35% USA Other 41% 44% 15% Under 4.5k pcm 4.5k- 10k pcm 10k+ pcm WHAT DO OUR APPLICANTS WANT TO SPEND? 64% 28% 8% Under 4.5k pcm 4.5k- 10k pcm 10k+pcm Jane Higson T jane.higson@knightfrank.com Specialism: Rentals Years at Knight Frank: 7 Ben Jefferies T ben.jefferies@knightfrank.com *These stats are from the Home Counties Lettings over the previous 12 months. For your free market appraisal please call Knight Frank Guildford 231 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3BQ 14 Local View Local View 15

9 A SELECTION OF AVAILABLE and recently let PROPERTIES PROPERTIES To let and recently let IN GUILDFORD 1. Holmbury St Mary 2,350 per calendar month 2. Effingham 2,900 per calendar month Below we highlight just a small selection of properties currently available and recently let in Guildford with Knight Frank. Please call to find out about other properties we have available which suit your requirements. 1. Cranleigh 2. Haslemere 3. East Horsley 3,750 per calendar month 4. Horsell 4,850 per calendar month 5. Woking 2,750 per calendar month 6. Redhill 1,450 per calendar month 1 Grade II listed property offering spacious accommodation and a wealth of character. EPC rating F. 2 Substantial family home offering open plan living space and located within a private development. EPC rating E. w8 bedrooms w6 bathrooms w6 reception rooms wkitchen/breakfast room wgarden and grounds wtennis court and swimming pool w5 bedrooms w3 bathrooms w5 reception rooms wkitchen/breakfast room wgarden and grounds wswimming pool 6,950 per calendar month 7,250 per calendar month 16 Visit My Knight Frank at KnightFrank.co.uk/guildford to register for alerts on the best properties for sale and research from around the world For your free market appraisal please call or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/guildford 17

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