Wiltshire, Gloucestershire & The Cotswolds,
Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland
Somerset, Exmoor, Bath & North Devon
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As property finders we are in very close contact with all the agents in our areas as they often hear in advance about properties that might be coming up for sale. How early often depends on the agent involved but being trusted by them, both frequently have prior knowledge of property coming onto the market. Private sellers also get in touch hoping they might have a client suitable for their house.
In the current market especially - with confusion abounding regarding pricing, good areas, bad areas etc - it makes sense for a buyer to have an adviser as well. Identifying properties that might be of interest and then viewing them, we will report our findings to you, which will save you hours of wasted time if not suitable. Once a suitable property comes up, our negotiating skills and knowledge of the market eases the transaction process. We can advise on property professionals such as solicitors, surveyors and builders and whilst the legal process is going through we will liaise between estate agents and solicitors right through until completion.
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A varied yet beautiful landscape is perhaps the best way to describe Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. The southern section of the Cotswolds runs up from the Georgian City of Bath into south Gloucestershire taking in country towns such as Nailsworth, Stroud and Painswick with deep valleys and far reaching views. Nearby Cirencester, a buzzing market town has many pretty villages such as Bibury and Barnsley close by. Further east towards Lechlade and Fairford the land is flatter but no less attractive. More to the south are historic towns such as Malmesbury with its wonderful Abbey and Tetbury so popular with visitors hoping to catch a royal glimpse or buy souvenirs from the Highgrove shop or maybe take in Chavenage House (Trenwith of Poldark fame)
South of the M4 going further into Wiltshire, villages such as Castle Combe attract the tourists but a short distance away off the beaten track is peaceful West Kington and tiny but enchanting Slaughterford.
Communications are excellent. The M4 runs through from east to west connecting the area to London whilst the M5 running north south connects Bristol to Birmingham and the North. There are mainline stations to Paddington at Bath, Bristol Parkway, Stroud, Swindon, Chippenham, Westbury and tiny Kemble. Bristol Airport is also easily accessible.
For those moving out of London, still worried about how to embrace the rural idyll, fear not - you can still get your cultural hit from the theatres of Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham. Gourmet restaurants and gastro pubs abound and as for leisure and sport you will be spoilt for choice with rugby at Bath, golf courses galore including the well known courses at Castle Combe and Bowood plus plenty of polo at Cirencester Polo Club or the Beaufort Polo Club at Westonbirt. Eventing at the world renowned Badminton Horse Trials, and trail hunting with numerous packs including the Beaufort Hunt, the VWH and the Berkeley. For the racing enthusiast Cheltenham and Bath are certain winners.
Harrogate is a delightful spa town in North Yorkshire, nestled amongst some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK. Voted as the happiest place to live, this historic and fashionable spa town has it all.
Harrogate has a wealth of shops, boutiques and restaurants including the famous Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms. The town attracts visitors from all over the world and has played host to the recent UCI World Championships along with the Tour de France yo name a few. The Royal Pump Museum, Valley Gardens and the Yorkshire Ground which hosts the Great Yorkshire show annually are also a huge attraction to this famous spa town.
The Yorkshire Dales National Park is located approximately 30 miles from Harrogate and offers a wide variety of local attractions including the Black Sheep Brewery, Fountains Abbey / Studley Royal to the stunning Aysgarth falls and the idyllic village oh Malham, ideal for year round visitors.
Lincolnshire is exceptionally well connected with mainline train links and commuters are beginning to discover the benefits of this truly wonderful county. There is also an ongoing programme of investment in the road infrastructure and the East Midlands Airport is easily accessible with more and more flights for both business and leisure coming on stream all of the time and the City of Lincoln is of world renown. There are several very good schools nearby including Oundle, Uppingham, Oakham and Stamford.
Bath with its World Heritage status and Georgian architecture is a great centre for the arts, and cosmopolitan shopping and is within easy commuting distance of London. The region is blessed with many award winning restaurants celebrating the diversity of local produce.
Exmoor National Park and North Devon have a dramatic coastline with many secret beaches and coves. The countryside of wide open moorland, provides a sense of remoteness and tranquillity, deep wooded valleys and fast flowing streams combine to form a rich and distinct mosaic.
Often overlooked by those travelling to Cornwall the area enjoys great access to London via road or rail. Bristol and Exeter cities both boost of international airports.
There are several very good schools nearby, Clifton College, Kingswood, Marlborough and Millfield.
