New homes in London's Zone 1 on a Zone 2 budget
Our exclusive research shows a "price wall" formed by the Northern line, with property values to the east less than half those in the west. We reveal the emerging lower-value districts in Zone 1 for buyers on a Zone 2 budget.
Embassy exodus returns acres of central London to its residents
As the embassies exit Mayfair and Marylebone, their former bases will free up stunning family homes. While the move of many embassies to Nine Elms at Vauxhall is creating a new residential quarter including thousands of new apartments.
Oxford spotlight
The small city of Oxford is famous for its university and honeyed stone architecture, but its huge range of property - from affordable new homes to luxurious Victorian houses - and one hour commute to London, are big attractions to home buyers.
Brighton spotlight
The East Sussex city of Brighton and Hove offers its residents the best of both worlds: a relaxed life at one end of the line within an hour's commute of London, and a good mix of Regency terrace houses, seafront apartments and family homes.
Jasper Conran: my design London
Jasper Conran, designer and CEO of The Conran Shop, is a champion of cutting-edge British design. Here he reveals his favourite London-based designers, interiors pieces and fabric shops - and shares his top tips for transforming a room.
Find a rated tradesman
Want to add value to your property, make your house a home, or sell your place fast? With 1,000s of tradesmen nationwide, rated and recommended by previous customers, this is the smart way to find a reputable tradesman.
Buy of the week: Putney Hill, SW15
This glossy new apartment just off Putney Hill has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a bright open-plan reception space with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular skyline views.
Out of town: Wigginton, Oxfordshire
This three-bedroom Grade II-listed thatch in the pretty village of Wigginton, near Banbury, is a tempting package of beams, wood burners and cottage gardens.
Life-changer: Tiverton, Devon
A five-bedroom house set in a valley at Cheriton Fitzpaine, Tiverton, surrounded by farmland and sweeping gardens, with B&B potential and a garage block ripe for conversion.
East Grinstead spotlight
East Grinstead in West Sussex is 30 miles south of the capital in the High Weald. The town's exclusive gated estates attract celebrity home buyers such as Tom Cruise, while London families are drawn to the area's good mix of period homes and modern flats.-
Buy of the week: Putney Hill, SW15
This glossy new apartment just off Putney Hill has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a bright open-plan reception space with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular skyline views. -
Out of town: Wigginton, Oxfordshire
This three-bedroom Grade II-listed thatch in the pretty village of Wigginton, near Banbury, is a tempting package of beams, wood burners and cottage gardens. -
Life-changer: Tiverton, Devon
A five-bedroom house set in a valley at Cheriton Fitzpaine, Tiverton, surrounded by farmland and sweeping gardens, with B&B potential and a garage block ripe for conversion.
Property search
Six hot homes in Wimbledon
By Sonia Brar
While SW19’s tennis action may focus on the summer season, the neighbourhood is a perennially popular location to live. We’ve found six of the best properties for sale in Wimbledon including apartments with great views, fabulous family homes, an affordable first-time buy and a great investment property.
Country living in the city
Close to Wimbledon Common is this charming “Arts and Crafts” style family house with five bedrooms plus a sixth bedroom/dressing room and spacious reception space, ideal for entertaining. Outside there is a detached garage, off-street parking and a lovely 144 ft rear garden backing onto the copse of the Royal Wimbledon Golf Course.
Guide price £2.795 million: Drax Avenue, London SW20
Apartment with great views
Enjoy the views over the All England Lawn Tennis Club and towards the city from this spacious two-bedroom apartment on the first floor of a well regarded development with secure underground parking. The double aspect reception room is light and bright, while the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and a range of fitted wardrobes. A second double bedroom, modern family bathroom, separate kitchen and excellent storage completes the package.
£625,000: Burghley House, Somerset Road, London SW19
Affordable first-time buy
This ground-floor apartment with its own private entrance, is in a popular residential road in Merton Park. The one-bedroom property has a bright open-plan reception/kitchen featuring contemporary units and integrated appliances. The bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom and has double doors leading to the private patio. There is also a guest cloakroom and storage space.
£262,500: Dorset Road, London SW19
Village family home
Set in a prime location close to the village centre is this detached house on St Mary’s Road. The 3,277sq ft property has generous accommodation incorporating a drawing room, dining room, conservatory, large kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and six double bedrooms (all en suite). Outside there is a landscaped walled garden, double garage and driveway for several cars.
£3 million: St. Mary's Road, Wimbledon Village, London SW19
Apartment on Wimbledon Common
This plush two-bedroom apartment with views across Wimbledon Common is an address sure to impress. The raised ground-floor maisonette, with its own private entrance, is within a Grade II-listed Georgian mansion and has an elegant reception room with a corniced ceiling, panelled walls, open fireplace and sash windows to take in the views. The fitted kitchen/breakfast room has antique pine panelling and both bedrooms are spacious.
£850,000: West Side Common, Wimbledon Common, London SW19
Investment property
With good access to Wimbledon Village and Common, this three-bedroom apartment is on the second floor of a purpose-built block (with lift). It has a large reception room which opens onto a private balcony, with views over King's College School playing fields. The bright master bedroom comes with built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. Two further bedrooms, a family bathroom, modern kitchen and two garages complete the package.
£550,000: Kingsdown, 115a Ridgway, London SW19
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New homes awards 2013
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Hot homes: Clerkenwell
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Property search: budget under £450,000
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