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COUNTRY & TOWN IN THE July 2024 The Property & Lifestyle Magazine
HOUSE HUNTING THIS SUMMER? Don’t forget the umbrellas
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Within This Issue...
P.12 Hartley Wintney, Hampshire Guide OIEO £2,000,000
P. 74 What butterflies will you be spotting during Big Butterfly Count?
P.78 Hartley Wintney, Hampshire Guide £700,000
P.42 Finchampstead, Hampshire / Berkshire Borders £2,250,000
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P.20 Fleet (Blue Triangle), Hampshire Guide £1,875,000
P. 54 First Drive: Can McLaren’s Artura Spider achieve drop-top excellence?
P.46 Camberley, Surrey Guide £875,000
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A collection of exquisite properties and engaging editorial
P.76 Hartley Wintney, Hampshire Guide £725,000
P. 38 10 ways to bring those beachy, boho vibes home
P.12 Guide Offers In Excess of £3.250m.
P.98 Recipies for a great BBQ - when summer finally arrives!
P.114 North Warnborough, Hampshire Guide £415,000
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P. 64 How to get a garden room installed – and what it will cost
P.51 Fleet, Hampshire Guide £1,000,000
P. 34 - Finchampstead, Hampshire / Berkshire Borders. Guide OIEO £1,750,000
P.86 North Warnboorough, Hampshire Guide Offers In Excess Of £1,295,000
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IN THE COUNTRY &TOWN Welcome to
Creating the inspiration to move
Hello Summer
Welcome to this edition of In The Country & Town, the property magazine for showcasing some of the finest properties and also providing our readers with some engaging editorial features.
Despite this Summer frequently being rained off, we know many house buyers are actively seeking their next home, so in this magazine we are presenting those househunting with some wonderful properties to consider, some of which are previews and therefore not yet seen on the open market.
Politics and Property
There was little uncertainty about which party was going to win in the run up to the General Election, and with the Labour Government now in power, the impact on economy should be positive if their plans work. Remember, when Labour was last in power the house market did rater well in fact. An attractive aspect of their intent to achieve economic growth can be seen under its £7.3bn National Wealth Fund, in which the new Labour Government is to put money towards higher-risk projects, such as gigafactories for batteries, hydrogen fuel, carbon capture, and green steel. It aims to attract £3 of private sector funding for every £1 of taxpayers’ money.
Of course the biggest impact on the housing market in the medium term would be their stated intent to overhaul the planning system.The pursuit of this initiative is vital in achieving a more balanced house market.
We suspect their main focus on tax will be Inheritance, Capital Gains and of course their much publicised v.a.t. levy on private school fees.We don’t think labour will risk returning to the ‘mansion tax’ ideas of the Jeremy Corbyn days, talk of which played a major part in them losing the last election. Despite UK inflation now at 2% the long awaited reduction in The Bank of England interest rate has been pushed back and expectations for a rate cut in August is now unlikely. Lower borrowing costs will arrive soon and this will be a positive stimulous on the housing market.
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DUE TO THE OPEN MARKET SOON magazine exclusive PREVI EW
8 | mccarthyholden.co.uk A Character Farmhouse with a residential farmhouse dwelling plus a significant number of substantial buildings including a brick under a tiled roof stable block with 8 boxes, a 19ft. x 19’6” barn now used as home office/store/gym, a 17ft x 17’6” main barn in a courtyard configuration with attached/adjacent barn building and toilet block, and fronting the property a former tea room / cafeteria 42’10” x 15’. Beyond the main stable building there is a further yard area with numerous timber building of significant
Hampshire / Berkshire Borders Anticipated Guide Price: £2,750,000 Telephone 01252 842100
mccarthyholden.co.uk | 9 sizes. The property is set in about 12 acres with a further 1 acre available by separate negotiations. With origins thought to date to the early 19th. Century, the farmhouse provides considerable character and the extensive mix of buildings and land seemingly creates endless possibilities - subject to local authority planning). This freehold property ideal for private homeowner and investment purchaser alike.
Fleet (Blue Triangle), Hampshire Guide Price: Offers In Excess Of £1,750,000 EPC D(61) - Telephone 01252 620640
• Grounds Of Around Two Acres • Sought After Location •
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Situated in the prestigious Blue Triangle of Fleet, this exceptional property boasts nearly two acres of private grounds. Offering a spacious and unique character, it features a light-filled, triple-aspect kitchen/breakfast room, ample parking, a double garage, and the potential to extend for your future needs (subject to planning permission).
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Hartley Wintney, Hampshire Guide Price: Offers In Excess Of £2,000,000 Telephone 01252 842100
Country home, with seven bedrooms, four bathrooms set in grounds of around one acre with beautiful gardens, a heated swimming pool, breeze hut and views over countryside. This property also incorporates a fully independent detached one bedroom annexe.
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An exceptional country home of character, set in grounds of around 1 acre, benefitting from glorious landscaped gardens, up to 7 bedrooms, plus a detached self contained one bedroom cottage within the grounds. Inside the superb kitchen is the heart of this family home with a true country feel.There is a large central island with fine hand carved details.There is also an AGA stove as well as a modern integrated oven.The remainder of the kitchen offers granite worktops, a butler and prep sink and a full range of base and wall mounted cabinetry, as well as space for a large family dining area.
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Outside the main gardens are laid to immaculate lawn with mature trees, hedges and planting throughout.There is a heated outdoor pool with surrounding patio which is a real sun-trap, neighboured by a fantastic breeze hut which looks back up towards the house. The fully independent annexe is all on one floor and offers a living room, dining room, kitchen, utility area, bathroom and double bedroom, as well as a private garden area to the rear and patio to the front. EPC E (54) - Telephone 01252 842100
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• The Grounds & Setting •
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The detached self contained one bedroom cottage within the grounds.
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Hartley Wintney, Hampshire Guide Price: Offers In Excess Of £2,000,000 Telephone 01252 842100
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Fleet (Blue Triangle), Hampshire Guide Price: £1,875,000 EPC C(71) - Telephone 01252 620640
• Four / Five Bedrooms + Four Bathrooms • Superb Kitchen • Exquisite Interior •
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Fleet (Blue Triangle), Hampshire Guide Price: £1,875,000
• Early Viewing Highly Recommended •
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With over 5,000 sq. ft. and grounds of 0.7 of an acre, this extensive family home, built in the 1930s, has flexible accommodation over three floors and is located within the much sought after Blue Triangle of Fleet.The property is in close proximity to Fleet town centre and Fleet mainline train station. EPC C (71) - Telephone 01252 620640
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Fleet, Hampshire Guide Price: £950,000 EPC D(56) - Telephone 01252 620640
This beautiful character property is conveniently situated close to Fleet town centre and presents flexible living accommodation in addition to four double bedrooms, and a private southerly facing rear garden of approximately 80ft.
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Finchampstead, Hampshire / Berkshire Borders Guide Price: Offers In Excess Of £2,250,000 Telephone 01252 842100
• Around 5,700 Sq. Ft. • Four Car Garage • C. 2.3 Acres •
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Finchampstead, Hampshire / Berkshire Borders Guide: £2,250,000
• Wonderful Location • Five Bedrooms • Six Reception Rooms •
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Approached through remotely operated gates, the sweeping driveway rises gently through the front gardens arriving at a property designed specifically to fit into the stunning grounds of around 2.3 acres. The split-level accommodation provides spacious rooms, all of which enjoy views of the fabulously landscaped gardens and beyond. There is additional space above the four-car garage which can be used as hobby rooms, a gym or a home office, which has in the past held planning consent (now lapsed, although we would assume easily re-instated) for a self-contained annexe. EPC C (71) - Telephone 01252 842100
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NEW TO THE OPEN MARKET FROM OUR HARTLEY WINTNEY BRANCH
Heckfield Heath, Hampshire Guide Price: Offers In Excess of £1,300,000 Telephone 01252 842100
• Grounds Of Around Two Acres • Exquisite Interior • Four Car Garage •
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Heckfield Heath, Hampshire Guide: Offers In Excess Of £1,300,000
• Wonderful Views • Swimming Pool • Superb Main Bedroom •
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A Grade II listed detached family home enjoying southerly views across its own grounds of approximately 2 acres and the countryside beyond.The accommodation is sizeable and well-balanced yet there is planning permission granted (commencement time limited) to extend further to create a spectacular kitchen extension if desired. Outside, the majority of the land lies to the front and side of the property with a sweeping gravel driveway running up to the detached four car garage.There are various outdoor entertaining options including a lovely cabana which has heat and light and external walls that roll up to enjoy the weather. The pool area has recently been extensively upgraded and improved with new filtration systems etc.The rest of the grounds are enclosed by post and rail fencing and mainly laid to grass. In all a fabulous property with great space and a versatile layout and offering lovely views. EPC n/a - Telephone 01252 842100
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Finchampstead, Berkshire Guide Price: Offers In Excess Of £1,750,000 Telephone 01252 842100
• Grounds Of Around 1.7 Acres • Exquisite Interior • Near Wellington College •
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Finchampstead, Berkshire Guide: Offers In Excess Of £1,750,000
• Around 4,885 Sq. Ft. • Annexe • Grounds Of Around 1.7 Acres •
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Imagine....
A charming family home set in a grounds of around 1.7 acres, on one of the most sought after and desirable roads in Finchampstead, Berkshire; within easy reach of Wellington College. Featured on the ground floor there is a superb Poggenpohl kitchen which benefits from a suite of integrated Gaggenau appliances, Corian countertops with matching island and complemented further by the lovely Rayburn stove. On the first floor there are 6 bedrooms including a detached annexe above the sizeable garage. Within the grounds there are stunning gardens and a tennis court. EPC D (55) - Telephone 01252 842100
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decorative storage solutions such as this rattan and black mango wood chest with brass hardware sets the scene for artisan pieces and collectibles.
10 ways to bring those beachy, boho vibes home By Sam Wylie-Harris, PA
Trends come and go, but when you want to channel bohemian chic, summer is the season to style it out.
Especially when it come to laid-back vibes, an eclectic mix of tactile textures – from rattan to ruffles – casual furnishings, loose linens and earthy hues for a natural aesthetic and look that’s effortless yet artfully curated.
Here’s what’s putting us in a carefree, easy-going frame of mind…
1. Sonoma Green Stoneware Dinner Set, 16-Piece – 4 Settings, £75 (was £99) ProCook
An everyday essential, you can’t beat the combination of olive green with woven placemats for a laidback tablescape that’s bang up-to-date. Style with sea shells for a beachy theme.
Photo: NYX Chest of Drawers
3. Pacific Malone Textured Square Design Stoneware Vase, £60, Next
Vases of natural dried pampas are a must – and this ceramic vessel will contrast beautifully with a bundle of lavender.
4. Living Boho Throw, £32, SCS
These pom poms are right on point – and are the ultimate styling tool to swaddle or hang.
Photo: Sonoma Green Stoneware Dinner Set
2. NYX Chest of Drawers, Sandblasted Black, £665 (was £695), Barker and Stonehouse
Photo: Living Boho Throw
Whether it’s a dream holiday home or luxed-up living room,
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5. Crane Fonda Wallpaper, Coral, £150 per roll, Divine Savages
7. Desser Shanghai Wicker Rattan Chair, £225, Next
A wicker accent chair in an eye-catching sphere shape is a surefire way to enhance any space. Team with Moroccan slippers tucked underneath for a Seventies vibe.
If a wall is your canvas, let this lavish wallpaper in a soft, captivating coral, crowned with cranes and palm trees be the stepping stone to creativity and self-expression. Think pattern, texture and objet d’art.
Photo: Shanghai Wicker Rattan Chair
8. Blush Pink 100% Linen Loop Top Curtain, from £89, single, Secret Linen Store
Summer breeze makes me feel fine… easy on the eye, picture these pretty, airy curtains billowing with a breath of wind… and keeping your room cool.
Photo: Crane Fonda Wallpaper,
6. Woven Jute Lantern – Medium, £31.50 (was £45), The White Company
Whether placed on terracotta tiles or sun-bleached floors, this jute lantern marries function with flair.
Photo: Blush Pink 100% Linen Loop Top Curtain
Photo:Woven Jute Lantern – Medium
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9. Romance Ruffle Cotton Bed Linen Set, from £40, single set to £70, King, French Bedroom
Every boho babe needs ruffled bedding in their world. This relaxed, ‘tumbled effect’ feels right at home with a rattan headboard, sisal rug and kimono robe draped on the foot of the bed.
Photo: Romance Ruffle Cotton Bed Linen Set
10. 3 Cloud White Miami Solar Lanterns, £34.99, hanging; Medium Palma Solar Lantern with TruGlow Candle, £42.99, centre; Black Storm Battery Lantern, £14.99 (was £19.99), left, Lights4fun
When dusk settles, one of summer’s simple pleasures is sitting outside with ambient lighting to transform your greenery or outdoor space. Strings of solar lanterns make a great focal point – and everything will look that much lovelier.
Photo: Cloud White Miami Solar Lanterns,
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Finchampstead, Hampshire / Berkshire Borders Guide Price: £2,250,000 Telephone 01252 842100
• C. 4,000 Sq. Ft. • Six Car Garage • C. Half Acre • Gym • Garden Room / Entertainment Room •
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Finchampstead, Hampshire / Berkshire Borders Guide: £2,250,000
• Wonderful Location • Around 4,000 sq.ft. • No Onward Chain •
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An outstanding contemporary country property, constructed in 2015 to exacting standards as a barn conversion styled home. Situated in a semi-rural location and with a plot around half an acre, the property has been further enhanced by the current owner with a separate gymnasium, fully equipped and secure six car garaging, and an outdoor detached garden room / entertainment room featuring full kitchen, cloakroom / toilet with handbasin & shower. Across two floors the main house provides around 4,000 sq. ft. of luxury space.The contemporary kitchen benefits from Miele and Neff appliances and a hot water boiling tap and has granite work surfaces to complement the stone tiled floors. For those seeking a high specification rural idyl, this property is a must to view. No onward chain.
EPC D (62) - Telephone 01252 842100
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Camberley, Surrey Guide Price: £875,000 Telephone 01252 620640
This spacious five-bedroom detached house offers families a perfect blend of comfort, security, and convenience. Nestled within a small gated development, it provides peace of mind while remaining close to the vibrant Camberley Town Centre and the easily accessible M3 motorway at Bagshot. No onward chain.
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SALE AGREED MARCH
Fleet, Hampshire Guide: Offers In Excess Of £1,000,000
We are delighted to offer to the market this beautiful five bedroom detached family home set on approximately 0.5 acres and built by the renowned builders, Pool & Sons.The property, dating back to around 1913, is situated in the middle of the plot and is surrounded by a large sweeping gravel driveway, a triple garage and a beautiful garden. EPC D(61) - Telephone 01252 620640
• Early Viewing Highly Recommended •
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Fleet, Hampshire Guide: £900,000
An extended four bedroom, four reception room home situated in the highly desirable Courtmoor area of Fleet, close to Fleet town centre and highly rated local schools. There is a fine driveway in addition to a double garage, providing generous parking. EPC C (69) - Telephone 01252 620640
• 4 Bedrooms & 4 Receptions • Excellent Rear Garden • Close To Local Schools •
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Fleet, Hampshire Guide: Offers In Excess Of £1,000,000
Offering in excess of 2,400 sq.ft of accommodation and situated within a short stroll of Fleet Pond & Nature Reserve, this four bedroom home has been extended to provide a wonderful kitchen/dining/family area
in addition to three reception rooms. EPC C (75) - Telephone 01252 620640
• Superb Property - Early Viewing Recommended •
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Situated within the picturesque hamlet of Chandlers Green, Chestnut Cottage has been beautifully extended and fully refurbished by the current owners to create a spacious four- bedroom detached family home. Benefits to this property include a stunning open plan 32ft kitchen/breakfast/dining/family room, ample driveway parking leading to a double carport with office/annexe, countryside views, a plot of 0.2 acres and no onward chain.
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Chandlers Green, Hampshire Guide Price: £1,200,000 EPC D(61) - Telephone 01252 842100
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First Drive: Can McLaren’s Artura Spider achieve drop-top excellence?
By Jack Evans, PA Motoring Reporter
What is it?
McLaren is hot-footing it to update its entire range. Its bombastic 720S has been given a power boost and transformed into the 750S, while the cross-continent GT has been updated into the GTS.The Artura, which was only recently introduced, is also getting a freshen-up to coincide with the release of this model – the Artura Spider. Rather than just lopping off the roof, this Artura has been given a range of modifications and upgrades over the original car and they’ve been applied to all Artura models built from now on, too.We’ve been out to drive it in the south of France to see what’s what.
What’s new?
The Artura was a car plagued with difficulties in its early stages, but McLaren has looked to finesse the formula with both the Spider and the equivalent coupe. It’s not just a couple of visual tweaks, either; the hybrid powertrain has gained a power boost – more on that later – the transmission has been revised for faster shifts while the suspension and damping has gained a big revision to make the Artura even sharper to drive than before. As always, McLaren’s focus with the Artura has been weight – or lack of it.At 1,560kg with fluids, it’s incredibly light. It’s no mean feat, either, given the complex folding metal roof system that raises or lowers in 11 seconds at speeds of up to 31mph.You can even specify the roof with electrochromatic glass which can go opaque or transparent at the touch of a button.
What’s under the bonnet?
As before, the Artura uses a combination of V6 petrol power and an electric motor. However, McLaren has managed to squeeze some extra boost from that engine, bringing the Artura Spider’s total output to 690bhp, up from 671bhp previously.The good news is that if you’re an existing Artura owner, McLaren will upgrade your car to this power output for free. Performance, as you might expect, is impressive. Zero to 60mph comes in three seconds flat while McLaren claims a top speed of 205mph. However, with an electric-only range of up to 21 miles, it’s still very usable in battery-powered mode and when combined with the petrol engine, McLaren claims that you could get up to 58.9mpg. Unlike other hybrid models, there’s no regenerative braking – McLaren says it didn’t want to go down that route – with the petrol engine being the primary source of charge for the battery.
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What’s it like to drive?
The Artura Spider instantly feels like a more focused affair than many of its rivals. Pushing off under electric-only power, it’s sharp and taught underneath though it does remarkably well to shrug off the worst of the potholes and road imperfections. Increase the pace and the Artura Spider remains impressively flat and level, darting through corners with increasing hunger.The V6 engine may not sound all that impressive – though better than the original Artura – but you can’t fault its effectiveness. Combined with the electric motor, this is one rapid drop-top. It’s actually the more everyday driving situations where the McLaren particularly impresses, mind you. During a slog through some rush hour French traffic, it felt as easy to manage as a conventional hatchback with an easy-to-judge throttle and a gearbox which shifts intelligently ensuring that this is one supercar that you could use every day.There’s a real lack of buffetting at speed with the roof down, too, and while this is taken away when the roof is in place, there is quite a lot of road noise to deal with – particularly at motorway speeds.
How does it look?
McLaren models have always had quite a similar approach styling-wise and there’s some of that carried through on the Artura Spider. It’s still very much recognisable as one of the Woking brand’s cars, that’s for sure, but it does what you want a supercar to do when it comes to looks – make an impact and turn heads. However, the details in the roof area are what make this car stand out.The buttresses are a particular stand-out touch as they’re incorporated into the roll-over structure but also incorporate a glazed section which makes it a little easier to look out of the back.When the roof is folded away, it’s all very neat and tidy while when it’s back in place the Spider is hard to pick out against the ‘standard’ Artura.
What’s it like inside?
It’s all very stripped-back inside the cabin of the Artuta.The materials are good, mind you, and while it’ll come as no surprise that this isn’t the most practical of cars, the two occupants do get a decent area to stretch out in while headroom isn’t bad when the roof is in place – and near-infinite when it’s folded away. In terms of practicality, the Artura Spider does better than you might think for this type of car.The 160-litre boot in the nose of the car might be smaller than the boot you’d get in a Hyundai i10 city car, but it’s deep, square and ideal for two soft weekend bags or some coats and jackets.A week’s worth of clothing for two people might be a bit of a stretch, mind you.
What’s the spec like?
Prices for the Artura Spider start from £221,000, making it considerably more expensive than something like a Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet. But McLaren has certainly pushed harder to increase the level of on-board tech inside its cars and that’s evident in the Artura Spider.The main forward instrument cluster – which is framed by easy-to-use rocker controls for the various driver modes – is clear to use and can be configured to show different readouts.We’re still fond of McLaren’s approach to leave the steering wheel completely free of any buttons and while that does mean some controls aren’t quite as easy to hand as in other cars, it does make for a purer-feeling driving experience.
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McLaren has equipped the Artura with the latest driver assistance systems, too, and while there’s a quick shortcut button to deactivate the lane departure warning, you still need to head into the screen to switch off others – it would’ve been nice if they’d all been tied into one button.The main screen itself works reasonably well but still lags behind rivals in overall usability while it’s quite badly affected by overhead sunlight – which isn’t ideal in a convertible.
Verdict
The McLaren Artura Spider has arrived as one of the sharpest convertibles around.While it can quickly play the full supercar role at the drop of a hat – delivering a sharp, exhilarating and measured driving experience that will thrill those behind the wheel – it’ll just as easily transform into a docile A-to-B drop-top that could be used for even the most mundane of journeys.While it might be nice to have a touch more flamboyance from the engine note, you can’t fault how effective the McLaren Artura Spider is.
Facts at a glance: Model as tested: McLaren Artura Spider Price as tested: £221,000 Engine: Twin-turbocharged petrol V6 with electric motor
Power: 690bhp Torque: 720Nm
Max speed: 205mph 0-60mph: 3.0 seconds MPG: 58.9mpg Emissions: 108g/km Electric-only range: 21 miles
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Hampshire / Berkshire Borders Guide Price: £3,000,000 Telephone 01252 842100
• Exceptional Family House • Stunning Indoor Swimming Pool • Just Over 3 Acres •
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Finchampstead, Berkshire / Hampshire Borders Guide: £3,000,000
• C.7,900 sq. ft. of Exquisite Space • Superb Kitchen • Indoor Swimming Pool •
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This exceptional country house dates from the mid 19th Century and beautifully fuses historic character with contemporary additions, especially seen in the breathtaking indoor swimming pool complex and the exceptional luxury kitchen/living room. Overall this fine property provides impressive spaces of around 7,900 sq. ft. and this property has been in the same family ownership for 30 years, making this a rare opportunity. EPC E (53) - Telephone 01252 842100
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SOLD
Church Crookham, Hampshire Guide: £1,600,000
A unique opportunity to acquire a charming 17th Century Grade II Listed country house with a wealth of history and accommodation in excess of 4,000 sq. ft including outbuildings.The property has many original character features including exposed beams and inglenook fireplace. Nestled on a 0.6 acre plot, this stunning property is located at the end of a private tree lined lane within the Church Crookham area of Fleet. EPC n/a - Telephone 01252 620640
• Similar Property Required For Active Buyers •
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“If it’s simply as a garden room, extra lounge or dining space, playroom or office, it should fall under permitted development, which is also called incidental development,” explains Higginson. “For this, it will need to be under 2.5m high (total height from the nearest adjacent ground), not over 50% of your outside space and cannot be used as an extra bedroom.” In some cases, if the space is to be used as a home gym or office for example, you can still have a bathroom, notes Higginson.“If you do dream of being able to roll out of bed and into your garden, then you’ll need planning permission, which will fall under ancillary development.” He continues:“Put simply, this is building anything where you’ll use the space as you would your primary residence, so sleeping, eating and using the bathroom.” Your garden room provider will be able to advise you on any planning needed and how to go about this, says Higginson. “On average, ancillary planning will cost £1,200, but this can differ depending on whether you do it yourself, use a professional, and also where you are in the country – this may be included in your garden room estimate, so it’s worth checking,” he adds.
How to get a garden room installed – and what it might cost
By Sam Wylie-Harris, PA
Echoing everything we love about the British countryside, what could be lovelier than having your own four walls planted amongst lush greenery? Forget wooden summer houses or ‘posh sheds,’ says Tony Higginson, managing director and co-founder of Vivid Green.We’re talking about garden rooms built to the same or often higher standards as an extension, he underlines. “With bi-fold doors, a toilet or kitchen and a room which leads right onto the garden – enabling you to eat and entertain al fresco, no matter the weather.” If you’re taken by the idea and thinking of getting one installed, Higginson reveals the key things you’ll need to consider…
Footings
Planning
There are several installation methods available for garden rooms… Where possible, Higginson opts for ground screw foundations.“This allows you to work with pretty much any surface and surface level (within reason), is eco-friendly
The type of planning you’ll need will depend on what you plan on using your garden room for…
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and keeps you away from messy concrete.”
or swim spa, the design element is where you can let your hair down and have some fun,” he enthuses.“From polished concrete floors to in-built cinema projectors and a garden bar.The world, when it comes to design, is your oyster.” One thing to consider is the longevity of your build, says Higginson.“Yes, right now, you might want to use the space as a home gym with rubber flooring installed for added bounce.
It delivers a great, sturdy foundation and can be installed in a matter of hours without any compromise on the quality or longevity of the build, notes Higginson.“In some cases, you may need to look at a concrete slab or pad foundation. This is usually when the ground conditions are not optimal for ground screws, or the use of the building requires large point loading – for rooms to be used as a weight-lifting gym for example.”
Costs
“But will you want to convert the space to a kid’s playroom in a few years?”
A standard garden room of 4m by 3m will start from around £20,000… The key when looking at your budget is to work out what’s most important to you, says Higginson.“Is it having as much space as possible? Or is it compromising slightly on the size to enable you to have bi- fold doors and an attached pergola to house your hot tub? “For a garden room of 4m by 3m with bi-fold doors fully fitted and installed, you’ll be looking at around £25,000.” Something to think about when making design requests or changes is not just the cost of the individual element, he highlights.“So adding bifold doors may add more than just the bifold door price for example, as the structure will likely then require a steel support over the doors to take the weight off the roof, as the opening is now larger,” outlines Higginson.
He says to think long-term and choose suitable flooring which will transition through many uses.“Engineered hardwood, tiles or polished concrete are all great examples which will look chic but stand the test of time.”
Uses
Garden rooms deliver on many levels… “From being more affordable than a standard extension or garage conversion, to the huge bonus of being installed in a matter of weeks, rather than months.
“Their longevity is on par with more traditional build methods and often outlives them,” suggests Higginson.
He continues:“If you work with a recommended installer who can offer a turnkey solution, you’ll be sitting in your garden room enjoying the summer, autumn and winter for many years to come.”
Build
From beautiful high-end finishes like internal plastering, aluminium or timber joinery and real wood flooring, to more budget-conscious choices… “The build size is where you can test your budget,” says Higginson.“Most roofs are built flat, with pitched roofs possible but at a sizeable extra cost.“It’s also worth noting that a flat roof will often work better within a garden creating a clear line of site and working with, rather than against, fencing and boundaries of the property.
Timing
From your initial consultation to full installation, you can be looking at around six to eight weeks if the lead time is low… “The actual build time will be around seven to 14 working days.This means you’ll easily be able to have a garden room installed in time to enjoy the balmy summer evenings,” suggests Higginson.
Design
“From chic bi-fold doors that allow you to bring the outside in, to integrated covered pergolas for a hot tub
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Riseley, Berkshire Guide: £1,500,000
A fine country property with equestrian facilities set in rural grounds of circa 6 acres including formal gardens, paddocks, lake, stables and sand school. The property comprises four bedrooms, a wonderful L-shaped living/dining room with vaulted ceiling and bi-fold doors overlooking the rear garden, and an impressive kitchen/breakfast room leading through to the conservatory.The first floor galleried area provides a further sitting area and access to the superb bedroom suite with en suite bathroom. EPC E (42) - Telephone 01252 842100
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Fleet, Hampshire Guide: £1,050,000
A beautifully extended Edwardian property which provides many character features such as high ceilings and sash windows. The main bedroom boasts vaulted ceilings and benefits from a dressing room and an en suite.There are 3 further bedrooms, with bedroom 4 occupying the second floor. EPC C (71) - Telephone 01252 620640
• Stunning Kitchen / Breakfast Room • Exquisite Interior • Excellent Garden •
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Fleet (Blue Triangle), Hampshire Guide: Offers In Excess Of £1,750,000
This immaculately presented and substantial family home sits on a delightful half acre plot on one of the most sought- after roads in Fleet.The property has been completely redecorated with new carpets, beautifully re-fitted bathrooms and underfloor heating to the ground floor.There is also planning permission granted
for a single storey extension to the rear. EPC C (72) - Telephone 01252 620640
• Beautiful Interior & Super Half Acre Grounds •
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Fleet, Hampshire Guide: £1,100,000
A well proportioned property offering in excess of 2,600 sq. ft. of accommodation, situated in the attractive new Hartland Village development in Fleet. The five bedrooms are arranged over the first and second floors, and all benefit from en-suite facilities. The ground floor provides a living room in addition to a superb kitchen/dining/living
rear giving access to the rear garden. EPC CB(86) - Telephone 01252 620640
• Superb views to the front (see photo opposite) • Around 2,600 sq. ft. •
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What butterflies will you be spotting during Big Butterfly Count? By Hannah Stephenson, PA Wondering which butterflies you might spot in your garden this summer during Big Butterfly Count, the annual UK- wide survey aimed at helping us assess the health of our environment my counting the amount and type of butterflies we see? It depends on the planting within your outdoor space – but you don’t just have to look at buddleia (also known as the butterfly bush) to spot a wealth of different species. “July is the peak season for some butterflies. Depending on where you are, you may well see small tortoiseshell and peacock butterflies in your garden, which are among the most common species,” says Anthony McCluskey, conservation manager (Scotland) for Butterfly Conservation. “You may also see small white and large white butterflies which should be on the wing.”
Photo: speckled wood butterfly on grass
honesty and sweet rocket,” he says.
“Nasturtiums flower later in summer,so you’ll see butterflies on them. They will also be visible on other plants which flower earlier because they will be trying to lay their eggs on them.” Large whites lay many eggs, which are orange or yellow in colour and are easy to see on leaves, while small whites lay their eggs singly, which are still visible on the upper surface of leaves. “The caterpillars will cause some damage,” he concedes,“which is one of the ways you know caterpillars are present. Large numbers of caterpillars from the large white butterfly can strip the leaves.”
What plants are likely to attract particular butterflies?
Some people plant nasturtiums near their vegetable patch to deter the caterpillars from cabbages.
Nasturtiums
“Gardeners can plant certain plants which will attract white butterflies to lay their eggs there, including nasturtium,
Long grass
If you leave an area of long grass underneath trees or hedgerows it can attract species like the speckled wood butterfly, which is fairly common and does appear in towns and cities. He suggests extending No Mow May to attract these brown butterflies which have creamy speckles on the wings. They need long grass to lay their eggs.
Sedum and scabious
The nectar-rich flowers of sedum are very easy to grow, with bright flowers in late summer, while the pincushion flowers of scabious in pink and white flower all summer and are a magnet for butterflies.
Open-flowered dahlias
“Butterflies can get to the nectar in flowers that are quite closed, so go for more open single-flowered dahlias like Bishop of Oxford. You may see peacock butterflies, small tortoiseshell and red admirals,” he says.
Mint
Photo: red admiral butterfly on Verbena bonariensis
At the end of summer, mint will come into bloom and it’s a
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really good one for attracting most butterflies, whether in a pot or anywhere in the garden.
with designers at the RHS Chelsea Flower Shows. It’s much enjoyed by red admirals and is often awash with bees.
Holly
Buckthorn and alder
“The holly blue butterfly is a lovely blue-coloured species which people can attract to their garden by planting holly because it lays its eggs on young holly flowers in the spring, but then emerges again in summer and will lay eggs on other plants including ivy or dogwood.”
Large, bright yellow/green brimstone butterflies camouflage themselves in the leaves of alders to lay their eggs.
And what about the humble buddleia?
Some gardeners see the large varieties of buddleia as wayward thugs, and Butterfly Conservation acknowledges that while it is among the best plants to grow for butterflies and moths, it must be managed to prevent it from spreading across sensitive natural habitats. Care should be taken to stop it from self-seeding and spreading beyond the garden, where it can invade native plants nearby, it warns. However, you can get smaller varieties which are suitable for pots and are more controllable.
Drought-tolerant plants
If you are planting in pots, choose drought-tolerant varieties which are not going to dry out. Herbs like thyme, marjoram and lavender are good for pots, especially later in the summer, and will attract butterflies which require a lot of energy, such as the peacock and small tortoiseshell, he suggests.
Perennials
Which plants are NOT likely to attract butterflies?
Other plants which are colourful and which you could plant in pots include short varieties of Verbena bonariensis and sea holly, which has beautiful flowers and leaf shapes. Both are perennials which will come back year after year. Purple Salvia caradonna are also a magnet for butterflies, he says. “Any salvias are attractive to butterflies and bees and can do well in pots.”
Big blousy roses or any highly hybridised plants which are hugely difficult for butterflies to access.
“Some have been bred and selected to have flowers which last for a long time, but which have no pollen or nectar any more.Things like the pelargonium, the tender geranium, isn’t really good for any of our butterflies. Other bedding like petunias don’t seem to attract anything,” says McCluskey.
Cirsium rivulare
Big Butterfly Count runs from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, August 4.
In recent years this this thistle-like plant with deep red or purple flowers on tall branching stems has become popular
Photo: two tortoiseshell butterflies and a peacock butterfly on a buddleia flower
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Hartley Wintney, Hampshire Guide: £725,000
Superb Kitchen / Diner • Wonderful Garden • Exquisite Interior
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A charming end of terrace property of character which has been transformed and renovated by the current vendor to provide superb living accommodation and character features.The accommodation comprises 4 bedrooms, refitted bathroom, downstairs shower room, living room, dining room, magnificent kitchen/living space with a vaulted ceiling in the kitchen area and a utility room and boot room.There is also off-street parking for numerous vehicles and a garage and a converted shipping container which can be used for several purposes e.g. home office, gym, storage. EPC D (65) - Telephone 01252 842100
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Hartley Wintney Hampshire Guide: £700,000
• Sought After Hunts Common • Walking Distance Of Hartley Wintney Village •
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A charming character cottage in a wonderful location just a short walk away from Hartley Wintney Village. This delightful property features a superb kitchen, a fine living room and three bedrooms. Outside there is an excellent garden. Further details to follow. Telephone 01252 842100
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Hartley Wintney Hampshire Guide: £1,250,000
• Sought After Bracknell Lane • Walking Distance Of Hartley Wintney Village •
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A superb example of a well proportioned 1950’s built five bedroom family home in a plot of just over a third of an acre, a short distance from the charming High Street of Hartley Wintney. Further details to follow. Telephone 01252 842100
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Fleet, Hampshire Guide: Offers In Excess Of £950,000
Situated within the sought after development of Elvetham Heath and built by Messrs David Wilson, this five-bedroom detached family home is offered to the market with spacious and flexible accommodation throughout. Benefits to this property include a beautiful refitted 35ft. kitchen/breakfast/family/dining room, enclosed rear garden, ample driveway parking, a walk-in inglenook fireplace and no onward chain. EPC C (77) - Telephone 01252 620640
• Superb Kitchen / Family Room • No Onward Chain •
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Church Crookham, Hampshire Guide: Offers In Excess Of £1,000,000
This five bedroom property offers over 2,100 sq. ft. of flexible accommodation over two floors, including a 24 ft. double aspect living room and an L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room which has been tastefully updated and refurbished. EPC D (65) - Telephone 01252 620640
• Around 2,100 sq. ft. • Excellent Garden • Sought After Location •
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Hartley Wintney, Hampshire Guide: £615,000
A great and rare opportunity to buy a charming period cottage located centrally in Hartley Wintney with the advantage of views over the historic cricket green to one side and duck pond, the other.The property has vacant possession.There is a refitted kitchen with shaker style cabinets, attractive stone flooring and large range cooker. On the first floor there are two bedrooms and the main bedroom enjoys a front aspect with enviable views. EPC E (54) - Telephone 01252 842100
• No Onward Chain • Near Golf Course • Sought After Location •
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Fleet, Hampshire Guide: £725,000
Situated within the sought after development of Elvetham Heath, this four-bedroom detached family home is offered to the market with spacious and flexible accommodation throughout. Benefits to this property include a double garage with ample driveway parking, an enclosed landscaped garden, a beautifully presented 20ft open plan kitchen/ breakfast/dining room and the property has been finished to a high standard throughout. EPC C(72)Telephone 01252 620640
• Superb Kitchen / Breakfast Room • Exquisite Interior • Double Garage •
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North Warnborough, Hampshire Guide: Offers In Excess Of £1,295,000
• Farmhouse Kitchen / Diner • Annexe & Barn • Circa One Acre •
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This charming four-bedroom family home enjoys an idyllic, picturesque riverside setting, nestled in just under one acre of beautiful established gardens and grounds, within the sought after village of North Warnborough.The garden extends down to the banks of the River Whitewater including an Island. The property benefits from: four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three reception rooms, kitchen and externally: riverside location, gardens, parking, tennis court, annexe and barn. EPC D (64) - Telephone 01256 704851
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Finchampstead Ridges - Berkshire sold on guide £5.250m.
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Crondall, Hampshire Guide: £1,200,000
• Countryside Views • Four Bedrooms & Three Bathrooms • 0.27 Of An Acre •
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This beautiful four-bedroom, period detached cottage dating back some 350 years, set in an idyllic setting, with countryside views and a wealth of character, has been sympathetically updated by the current owners, whilst retaining many original features such as exposed beams and timbers, fireplace, oak flooring and offers flexible family living accommodation. EPC D (61) - Telephone 01256 704851
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Hawley, Hampshire Guide: £800,000
A well presented four/five bedroom detached house in the desirable Hawley Hill development, adjacent to Hawley Woods. Features include a high specification kitchen with integrated appliances, breakfast bar/ island and leads on to a separate utility room with door to the garden. EPC C (74) - Telephone 01252 842100
• Backing On To Woodland • Kitchen / Breakfast Room • 4/5 Bedrooms •
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