Hampshire Property News

Watch this space – demolition work has now been completed and construction will start immediately at Antler Homes’ new Marryat Grange development in Sway, Lymington. Homes will be released for sale in January.

The award winning housebuilder is building an intimate development of just five family homes.

The scheme will offer a mixture of three and four bedroom houses in a cul-de-sac location, each boasting a luxurious finish, and first occupations are expected in June 2016.

Homes will have top of the range fitted kitchens and bathrooms, a ground floor living area with direct access to the rear garden as well as en-suite facilities to the master bedroom. Each home will also have its own garage.

Ian Sloan, Sales and Marketing Director at Antler Homes, said: “Marryat Grange is a fantastic scheme of family houses in an idyllic location, on the edge of the New Forest.

“We are delighted to have completed demolition on the site in Westbeams Road, and construction is underway.

“We look forward to welcoming viewings when we have built our show home, and will be selling off-plan from January.”

Marryat Grange is conveniently located close to a primary school, mainline railway station and village shops.

David Swift, partner at selling agent Churchfield, said: “We are delighted to have introduced Antler Homes to this rare opportunity to build family houses in such a prestigious location.

“We have no doubt, with Antler Homes’ heritage in producing high quality homes, sympathetic to the surrounding areas, and that Marryat Grange will prove to be an exciting and highly desirable development.”

For further information call Churchfield on 01202 779911 or email admin@churchfield.uk.com 

Find out more about Antler Homes online at www.antlerhomes.co.uk…

With over half of the properties at this development of family homes in Bitterne now sold, act fast to secure your new home before the end of the year.

Old School Place, a Crayfern Homes development, is set to be ready for occupation by the end of 2015, with the first purchasers due to be in for Christmas.

The three bedroom homes are in a tranquil setting near the River Itchen yet within excellent proximity to Southampton city centre.

The homes are finished to a high standard, with contemporary open plan kitchens, master en suites including fitted wardrobes and landscaped front and rear gardens, as well as garages.

“The properties at Old School Place are set back from the hustle and bustle in a leafy suburb, yet the proximity to the city and motorway networks has made Old School Place first choice for a number of families,” said Alice Church of Savills Southampton.

There are many ways to buy at Old School Place, with Part Exchange considered for those looking for hassle free moving.

Prices are from £330,000.

The show home is now open Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10am to 5pm.

For more information, call Alice Church at Savills Southampton on 02380 713900.…

“The primary reason that family businesses fail is the inability of family members to find an effective way to work together for the good of both the family and the business”, says Charlie Seligman, Director of Rural at Savills Winchester.

According to Seligman and his team, who provide advice on rural family business issues, the founders of family businesses are often both proud and apprehensive about involving their children in it.  Whilst the next generation appears to have a sound knowledge of and interest in, the business itself can become highly complex not just in terms of strategy but also relationships. 

He comments: “Family businesses can succeed for some years often without the kind of formal structure and governance you might expect from a small business. This doesn’t present a problem in itself, but when the time comes for the business to be passed on to the next generation, significant issues arise. These range from questions of ownership and leadership through to confusion over job roles and remuneration.

“The resolution of these issues can take some time and all the while the service being provided to clients or customers is put at risk.”

One tool which is key to ensuring the legacy of a family business is the ‘Family Constitution’. 

Seligman continues: “The family creed or constitution is a means of recording and enshrining the DNA of the family and its business, what it wants to achieve and how decisions will be made. It is a living document which needs to be reviewed on a regular basis. 

“It defines the purpose and vision of the company, sets a framework of rules and agreements which govern the business, and lays out communication and conflict resolution policies and guidelines for what happens when a member of the family wants to leave the business.

“Dealing with conflict will almost certainly be part of the journey for most families and unless a way of dealing with that conflict can be found entrenched positions will become exacerbated. It is important to stand back and look at the big picture and to understand the motivation of the individuals involved and the pressures upon them.  This can be very difficult indeed in family groups.”

For further details and advice on family business issues, contact Charlie on 01962 834016 or cseligman@savills.com.…

Perfect as a rural retreat, lock-up and leave, or permanent home for someone downsizing, this utterly charming detached cottage will delight. On the market for sale as a freehold property, the cottage has a layout more akin to a luxurious apartment, except of course, there are no attached neighbours and it does come with a lovely garden over two levels and parking for two or three cars.

Recently converted from a former barn which is part of the redevelopment of The White Horse public house in Beeches Hill, close to Bishop’s Waltham, the charming exterior of the building is of beautiful brick with flint panels and some timber cladding.

The interior has been carefully designed and immaculately finished with quality fittings which enhance the wonderful light accommodation where the principal living space has a superb vaulted ceiling with exposed oak timbers, additional light from windows in the roofline, oak ledge and braced doors, a feature fireplace with wood burning stove and an oak floor extending through into the lovely kitchen. This has been cleverly fitted with an excellent range of country style units, together with appliances and a central island. French doors from the kitchen open to the south easterly terrace and garden.

The double bedroom leads off the main room and has fitted wardrobes and a stylish bathroom.

Bishop’s Waltham is a delightful medieval town situated at the head of the River Hamble, surrounded by many pleasant villages. Within the historical centre there is an excellent array of shops, cafes, traditional inns and other amenities, all with a great sense of community.

A guide price of £325,000 is quoted by Charters and a personal inspection may be arranged by calling 01962 830880.…

Perfectly located for access into Winchester’s city centre as well as the surrounding commuter networks, this modern detached house at Monarch Way is also well placed for popular Kings School.

The rooms are well arranged and provide family accommodation over two floors with three reception rooms on the ground floor giving a degree of flexibility and four bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs.

The kitchen is well fitted with space for a breakfast table and there is also a utility room and cloakroom.

Neatly maintained gardens to the front and rear are complemented by off road parking and a garage.

Pearsons quotes a monthly rent of £2,000 and welcomes enquiries to the Winchester branch on 01962 853344…

This charming terraced home is full of character and is well located for those who need easy access on foot into Winchester’s city centre. It is also suitable for those who need to drive as it has the benefit of private off road parking.

The house is simply arranged with good accommodation for a couple or small family with two god size bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor. Downstairs are two reception rooms and a well fitted kitchen with a door to the pretty west facing garden.

As well as being within walking distance of the wide range of amenities in the commercial heart of Winchester, there are also lovely riverside and country walks to be enjoyed directly from the house, perhaps stopping off at one of the quirky pubs on the outskirts of town on the way home.

The property is available on an unfurnished basis from early January next year at a monthly rent of £1,200. Winkworth in Winchester will be pleased to provide further details. Call 01962 866777.…