People & Property A REWARDING PARTNERSHIP. Harrogate Morpeth Northallerton

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1 People & Property A REWARDING PARTNERSHIP Harrogate Morpeth Northallerton

2 EXPERT INSIGHT MORPETH YOUR LOCAL PARTNERSHIP Taking a fresh NORTH- ALLERTON approach Working as a regional partnership helps Strutt & Parker deliver exceptional service, explains Sam Gibson HARROGATE

3 PROPERTY INTELLIGENCE WHAT S SHAPING THE REGIONAL MARKET W e work in a richly diverse part of the country that stretches from the elegant, green spaces of Harrogate across the Yorkshire Dales and Moors to Northumberland and the coast. It s an amazing part of the country and, over the following pages, you can see some of the exceptional properties we have had the pleasure of marketing for our clients in recent months. Strutt & Parker has been helping people buy and sell residential and agricultural properties in this area for more than 30 years. This has given us a level of local knowledge that proves invaluable to our clients. In addition to our offices in the North, we are linked to Strutt & Parker s UK-wide network of offices, giving us access to the resources and specialist skills of one of the country s most successful and highly regarded property companies. This is an asset in a variety of ways. We have a single database of buyers and sellers and this is a key factor when advising our local clients. We can also identify a buyer moving into our area who is selling through one of our other offices. This means we can give clients an accurate report of any circumstances that may change during the process. It all adds up to our aim of keeping the process as stress-free as possible whether people are up-sizing, right-sizing or simply looking to live out a dream. TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FOR OUR CLIENTS, WE WORK HARD TO BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF CHANGING TRENDS SAM GIBSON, PARTNER Providing a personal service is very much part of what we do. If we are to act for clients in the sale of their home, it s vital that we are knowledgeable and passionate about the area. Since we also live and work here, Strutt & Parker is a high-profile part of the community and we get involved in a range of local events. For example, the Morpeth office recently supported a fundraising event that raised almost 18,000 for the Great North Air Ambulance. In order to get the best results for our clients, we work hard to be at the forefront of changing policies or trends. Following the election, for example, the Northern offices noticed an increase in the number of buyers who are looking to relocate from Scotland to south of the border. Meanwhile, townhouses in Morpeth have been growing in popularity, while second homes and holiday lets on the coast remain sought-after. The higher-end rural assets have been selling more readily, although this sector of the market remains the challenge for the coming year. But if a house has land, it tends to sell well. We look forward to meeting you soon. Sam Gibson, Partner Strutt & Parker Morpeth tel: SCOTTISH BUYERS Following the general election, we have started to see an increase in the number of buyers looking to relocate from Scotland. Sharon Thatcher Senior Negotiator, Morpeth SPA LIVING Harrogate has such strong appeal that people are choosing to up sticks from the south and endure a commute to London during the week to secure a home in the spa town. James Wort Partner, Harrogate HOME WORKERS The country market is growing as more people work from home and multiple generations are now sharing. And where better than a village in the Yorkshire Dales? Liz Morgan Associate, Harrogate Strutt & Parker III

4 PROPERTY PORTFOLIO Quarry Hill, Brancepeth A delightful Elizabethan manor house and two-bedroom cottage in spectacular grounds. Guide price 1,300,000 Highfield Lodge, Thirsk A five-bedroom family house with a fabulous garden and far-reaching views towards the Hambleton Hills. Offers over 1,200,000 Priorsgate House, Brinkburn A six-bedroom country home set in 10 acres with a water garden and stunning views. Guide price 1,150,000 IV People & Property

5 STRUTT & PARKER OPEN HOUSE DAYS FIONA STEWART ON WHY OPEN DAYS ARE A MUST Cleveliot House, Starbotton A well-presented detached four-bedroom house with two cottages set in the Yorkshire Dales with south-facing landscaped gardens. Guide price 1,245,000 Sharperton Steads, Sharperton A charming five-bedroom fully renovated family home with a garden boasting great views of the River Coquet with open countryside and rolling hills beyond. Guide price 595,000 What is Open House Day? It s a day when we throw open the doors of the houses we re selling in the country, so that prospective buyers have the chance to view as many properties as they wish, without the need to make appointments. The Sycamores, Hepscott A four-bedroom detached home with attractive gardens in a popular village location close to Morpeth. Guide price 625,000 Regent Parade, Harrogate A magnificent Grade II Listed four-bedroom Regency townhouse in a highly desirable location overlooking the Stray. Guide price 995,000 How does it help buyers and sellers? Buyers like it because it gives them the freedom to see lots of properties on one day. They can plan their own route and it s really time-efficient. They also like the opportunity to meet vendors. From a seller s perspective, you ve got a lot of prospective buyers coming through the door to see your house on a single day. How effective is Open House Day? We had 650 properties take part in our last event, with one in 10 receiving offers on the day, to a value of more than 58 million. We think that the results speak for themselves. Peacock Gap, Morpeth A four-bedroom late Regency house that combines period charm and a restored modern interior with formal lawns and an enclosed courtyard. Guide price 865,000 Galtres Cottage, Great Ouseburn A charming and beautifully presented Grade II Listed detached family house in this popular village, which is located between Harrogate and York. Guide price 565,000 What do you have to do to get involved? You can register to take part with your local Strutt & Parker office. As a buyer, once you have provided your details, you will receive a registration card. You can then view as many houses on the day as you wish. For more information visit struttandparker.com/openday Strutt & Parker V

6 PROPERTY PORTFOLIO Edenfield, Harrogate A magnificent detached family house, which has potential to create a self-contained annexe, with landscaped gardens in a sought-after location. Offers over 1,790,000 Coble Quay, Alnmouth An exclusive waterside development of 15 apartments and two retail units within the heart of Amble. Guide price 270, ,000 Crosshills, Grantley A superb family house with four bedrooms set in four acres. Planning permission to convert outbuildings. Offers over 750,000 VI People & Property

7 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY EVENTS THAT MAKE OUR REGION SPECIAL Charwall Tower, Harrogate An elegant and spacious two-bedroom Strayside gardens apartment within an imposing Victorian villa that comes with parking, close to the centre of Harrogate. Guide price 299,950 West Barn, Angerton A spacious and luxuriously presented five-bedroom house with a garden and detached garage with studio above, set within two acres. Guide price 650,000 HARROGATE FLOWER SHOW April 2016 This is the first big event in the gardening calendar, welcoming the new growing season with a spectacular celebration of the very best in horticulture. flowershow.org.uk NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY SHOW 30 May 2016 Annual showpiece event for local livestock, with more than 350 trade stands, live music and performances, animal displays and competitions. northcountyshow.co.uk Cherry House, Whixley Four-bedroom family house with detached cottage in a pretty village with a cottage garden, paved patio and vegetable garden. Offers over 820,000 North Wing, Alnwick Own a piece of English heritage with a home in the wing of Grade I Listed Callay Castle, set in well-maintained parkland grounds. Guide price 485,000 TYNEDALE BEER FESTIVAL July 2016 A three-day festival offering the best in local and national beers and ciders. There s wine, food and music, and Saturday afternoon is family friendly. tynedalebeerfestival.org.uk GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW July 2016 With around 130,000 visitors, this is the premier agricultural show with champion livestock, royal guests and hundreds of displays and stands including Strutt & Parker. greatyorkshireshow.co.uk Tranwell House, Tranwell Village A handsome house in an elevated southfacing position requiring refurbishment close to Morpeth with separate wing, cottage and over nine acres of land. Guide price 910,000 The Sunday School, Harrogate A unique Grade II Listed former Sunday School that has been sympathetically restored and is ideally located in the town centre. Offers over 700,000 GREAT NORTH RUN September 2016 Elite athletes join fun- and fundraising runners in the world s leading half marathon. Entries hit 57,000 in 2014 when the race also celebrated its one-millionth finisher. greatrun.org Strutt & Parker VII

8 PROPERTY PORTFOLIO Success stories Why should you choose Strutt & Parker? Here are three properties that illustrate some of the different areas of expertise we offer STRUTT & PARKER S NETWORK Brook House, Sawley The house had been on the market with five other agencies over four years. We took it on and sold it within five days. Guide price 999,999 Harrogate Princes House 13 Princes Square Harrogate HG1 1LW Tel: Morpeth 1-3 Oldgate Morpeth NE61 1PY Tel: Northallerton Thornfield Business Park Standard Way Northallerton DL6 2XQ Tel: Cheviot House, Bamburgh We have become agents of choice in the Northumbrian Riviera region as a consequence of achieving practically all of the high-value sales, like this one. Guide price 500,000 Castlegarth, Bamburgh As with Cheviot House, we achieved a sale at the guide price. Both sales represented above average rates of /sq ft for the area and each house was sold to a cash buyer. Guide price 535,000 London Ten offices in central London. Visit struttandparker.com for details Country Department 13 Hill Street London W1J 5LQ Tel: VIII People & Property B09