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– Luxury one and two bedroom apartments in Basingstoke – Connells estate agency in Basingstoke is delighted to report record sales at the launch evening for Vantage House. In just three hours, the team reserved 50% of properties at this new luxury development set in the heart of Basingstoke. These astonishing sales figures speak volumes for the popularity of this landmark Basingstoke development, its fantastic location and high specification design. Vantage House, on completion, will offer open plan living space throughout its 20 one and two bedroom apartments. Highlights include allocated undercroft parking, sleek, contemporary interiors and timber effect flooring, high quality bathrooms and kitchens with fully integrated Smeg appliances. Set in a central location, Vantage House is perfectly placed to enjoy Basingstoke’s range of local amenities and great for commuters, with London easily reached in under an hour. “We were delighted by our customers’ reaction to these properties,” says Viv Denyer, New Homes Business Development Manager at Connells. “We fully expected to have a lot of interest for Vantage House, so I’m absolutely thrilled about the response seen at our launch. The fact that 50% of available properties sold within three hours really shows a lot for the local market which is currently booming. These apartments are a hot commodity and they combine beautiful designs, great prices and an amazing central location. We recommend customers who want to buy one of the remaining apartments to register their interest immediately, as we don’t expect them to stay on the market for long.” Prices at Vantage House start from £179,500 and buyers can utilise the Government-backed Help to Buy scheme, which provides greater assistance to first time buyers to get onto the property ladder. For more information on securing – Luxury one and two bedroom apartments in Basingstoke – Connells……

Versatile Winchester home

One of the most versatile homes to come to the market is now available to view through Connells in Winchester. The detached property can be used as a family home with an adaptable annexe, as one large family home encompassing all the accommodation, or as is currently the case, as a family home with an attached holiday let which is generating a significant income.

The layout means that the two areas of the property, which link internally but also have independent external access, can be adjusted to meet changing demands, simply by locking off doors to make a more compact or larger annexe as required. There are two areas of first floor, each providing a lovely double bedroom with its own bathroom, and each accessed by its own staircase, one each end of the property.

In addition to these two bedrooms, there are three further rooms on the ground floor ideal as bedrooms, accompanied by two more bathrooms.

The living space in the principal part of the home includes a well proportioned sitting room, separate dining room with French doors to the garden, a fitted kitchen/breakfast room and a study which links the two areas of the property and can be used by either. There is also a utility room which doubles as a side lobby with access to the garden.

In the other part of the home there is a further kitchen with double doors opening into an attractive living room from where the stairs rise to the first floor bedroom.

The property is set back from the road by a wide and deep garden which also provides plenty of off road parking whilst at the rear the enclosed garden has been landscaped to include lawns, a large terraced area with hot tub, and……

Landlords have just 18 months before their properties must meet a strict environmental target, making eco-friendly home improvements a must for many.

The Green Deal – which is no longer funded by the government, but is available through a number of private companies – has already helped thousands of property owners to enhance the energy efficiency of their buildings.

A government ruling states that, from April 2018, tenanted properties must achieve at least an E rating in their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). If they do not, landlords will be unable to grant a new tenancy to new or existing tenants.

It means there are now just 18 months left for those landlords who still wish to invest in a new boiler, add insulation to a building, draught-proof a home or carry out any other eco-friendly work using a Green Deal loan prior to the deadline.

Allison Thompson, managing director at property specialist Leaders, says: “Despite the withdrawal of government funding in 2015, the Green Deal continues to give landlords across the UK a chance to bring their properties up to speed with the latest eco-friendly requirements on favourable terms.

“Repayments on Green Deal loans are typically no more than the savings made on energy bills as a result of the improvements, so it makes great sense for people to utilise the scheme.

“With winter just around the corner, this is the perfect time for landlords to think about whether they could be doing more in terms of energy efficiency. And if they invest in a programme of improvements, the rewards of doing so should be immediately apparent at this time of year.”

Many older properties – such as those dating back to the Edwardian and Victorian eras – currently achieve only F and G ratings, making green improvements a must……

Although we have been enjoying lovely weather and it feels more like the tail end of summer rather than autumn, we can be sure that winter is just a few weather fronts away and as the nights draw in, we will be turning our attention to the crescendo which brings us eventually to Christmas festivities.

Another focus for some is securing a home in the area by the end of the year and one that is becoming available in December is a beautiful period cottage in Twyford. This would be an amazing home to move into to enjoy the winter months with a wood burning stove in the sitting room and another large feature fireplace in the dining room. The cottage has plenty of character with exposed timbers in several rooms and the Shaker style kitchen links with the dining room and the lovely conservatory which overlooks the garden. There is also a ground floor study.

The cottage was originally two dwellings, evidenced by the two staircases which rise to the first floor, giving access to four double bedrooms, a bathroom and separate shower room.

To the rear of the property is a large, well maintained garden with patio area and lawn. 

Winkworth in Winchester says an early viewing of this property is recommended to appreciate both the accommodation on offer and the location within Twyford village.  Becoming available in early December on an unfurnished basis the tenant may be allowed to bring a well behaved pet.

Winkworth quotes a monthly rent of £2,200 and welcomes enquiries on 01962 866777.…

Coopers Farmhouse is a real catch

Anyone fishing around for a wonderful village home could hardly do better than cast their eye over a spectacular family property in Houghton.

Set in the heart of the Test Valley, home to a world-famous chalk stream renowned among fly fishermen, Coopers Farmhouse is a pleasing double-fronted property set back from the village road among wonderful gardens.

And for those who fancy a real touch of the good life, a couple of fields complete with chickens are available if required.

The house features a long central hallway, flanked by a large sitting room on the right and a study to the left. Behind the study is a lobby with double doors to the side and beyond this there’s a snug but the real heart to the home for many will be the fantastic kitchen at the rear of the house that has a dining area with French windows to the garden and a wide opening with bi-fold doors onto the sun-trap terrace.

The first floor has five bedrooms, the master suite with a large dressing room with copious wardrobe storage and a luxurious en-suite with both a bath and shower. French windows revealing a Juliet balcony take advantage of the wonderful outlook. The second bedroom is also en-suite while a spacious family bathroom serves the other three bedrooms.

An attractive feature is the annexe above the garage block and workshop. Accessed via a turning wooden staircase that arrives at a balcony, there are French windows into a sitting room with an arch to the bedroom, where a door opens to the en-suite shower room.

“Coopers Farmhouse is the perfect antidote to a hectic lifestyle and a superb family home, perfectly placed for access to Winchester, Salisbury, Romsey, and a wide area served……

Open plan living at city home

Fairfield Road is a super location for those who need to be close to Winchester’s wide range of amenities including the train station, the commercial centre, a host of shops, restaurants and bars, and cultural facilities backed by the wonderful historical atmosphere of the city.

Here, at a classic mid-terrace Victorian house, much of the ground floor living space can be opened up to create a light and spacious area with relaxing and dining areas but which can also be closed off by way of folding doors between the two reception rooms, which both have fireplaces. A wooden floor runs throughout and gives way to tiling in the kitchen/breakfast room which is in the process of being re-fitted and will have smart cabinets and a full range of appliances.

Upstairs the master bedroom stretches across the front of the house and there are two further bedrooms and a refurbished family bathroom, with an additional cloakroom downstairs.

Access to the garden is via a glazed door in the breakfast end of the kitchen and there are French doors in the dining room to the side return.

The garden at the rear is an oasis in this city location and adds to the charm of this home. Residents’ parking is available in Fairfield Road.

Goadsby asks a monthly rent of £1,695 on an unfurnished basis and enquiries should be directed to the Winchester office on 01962 620444.…