GREEN SHOOTS ! ?

We have had an incredible start to the week ( an estate agent would say that !). We have agreed quite a few sales and are still negotiating hard ! It would be great if I could announce the housing market is on the road to recovery but unfortunately this would be premature. All the sales we are agreeing are at prices at least 15% less than they would have been twelve months ago. I think vendors are starting to understand where market values lie and there are obviously people out there with the confidence to buy. There is no doubt that for those with a healthy deposit there are some really incredible mortgage deals and the opportunity to fix at very low interest rates. I hope these deals will start to tempt the potential purchasers who are in the fortunate position of being able to trade up to a larger property.

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PRICE REDUCTION

11 Redmoor Close, Market Bosworth reduced from £307,950 to £299,950 Originally marketed at £345,000 Attractive detached home sitting in an elevated position at the end of a small cul de sac. The property is decorated in neutral tones and has a refurbished kitchen and recently replaced gas fired central heating combination boiler. The property has generous living accommodation and briefly comprises spacious reception hall with shower room off, lounge, dining room, well appointed kitchen and utility room. To the first floor are four bedrooms and bathroom. Outside is a well kept established garden having sunny aspect and countryside views.

Contact our Market Bosworth Office Tel 01455 890898

PRICE REDUCTION

19 Manor Road, Desford reduced from £245,000 to £229,950 19 Manor Road Desford is an attractive, detached bungalow with stylish contemporary interior. The accommodation boasts an impressive entrance hall, guest bathroom, attractive lounge with views over a private rear garden, well fitted breakfast kitchen with archway through to the dining room, master bedroom with en-suite faciltiies. Outside there is off road parking for several vehicles and a driveway which leads to pitched roof detached garage. The property is being sold with no upward chain. Contact our Market Bosworth Office Tel 01455 890898

PRICE REDUCTION

33b Hinckley Road, Dadlington reduced from £395,000 to £379,950 It should be noted that this house was originally on the market at £425,000 A delightful family house in prime village overlooking countryside Contact Hinckley Office Tel 01455 890898

NEW INSTRUCTION

39 Edward Road, Fleckney £239,950 A superbly presented detatched family house on a good plot adjoining countryside. Contact our Kibworth Office Tel 0116 2796543

NEW INSTRUCTION

Field View, Bruntingthorpe £269,950 A three storey village house substantially refurbished and remodelled in recent years. Contact our Husbands Bosworth Office Tel 01858 880175 ( Details currently being prepared )

NEW INSTRUCTION

2 Stable Cottage, East Langton £179,950 A charming period cottage in one of South Leicestershires most desirable villages. Contact our Kibworth Office for more details Tel 0116 2796543 ( Details currently being prepared )

NEW INSTRUCTION

73 Pipistrelle Drive, Market Bosworth £158,950 Stylish ground floor apartment on exclusive canal side development on edge of Market Bosworth Contact our Market Bosworth Office Tel 01455 890898

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21 Westhaven Court, Market Bosworth £249,950 Interesting two bedroom period terrace located within walking distance of historic market place in Market Bosworth Contact Market Bosworth Office Tel 01455 890898 ( Particulars currently being prepared )

NEW PROPERTY

Brookfields, Smeeton Westerby £475,000 A fabulous opportunity to purchase a converted barn that is almost complete together with five acres of pastureland Contact Kibworth Office Tel 0116 2796543 for further details

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10 Arguile Place, Hinckley £199,950 Contemporary mews style house in courtyard setting comprising Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study Area, Conservatory, Breakfast Kitchen, Master Bedroom En-Suite, Two futher Bedrooms. Contact Hinckley Office Tel 01455 890898 ( Particulars in course of preparation )

OPEN DAY THIS SATURDAY

65 Main Street, Peckleton £299,950 We have an open day at this cottage on Saturday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm no appointment is necessary to attend. For details contact our Hinckley office tel 01455 890898

Whats going on ?

It has been an interesting two weeks back at the office. There has been a definite improvement in the number of people registering on our mailing list and looking at our we site. We are also coming across a lot of people in rented accommodation with cash in the bank. I think they are very concerned about low interest rates and indeed the safety of their money despite all the government assurances ! They want to buy a house but are frustrated by the lack of suitable houses on the market and concern about how much prices will go down. We definitely need to tempt these individuals and to do that we need more properties on the market.
On another note I was surprised to say the least about the reporting of Margeret Becketts latest thoughts in the Sunday Times. Apparently the Labour Government is already preparing for the next bout of house price inflation !! I think we would all prefer our elected leaders to focus on the problems we all currently facing !

Anthony Fox
anthony@countryproperties.org.uk
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Price Reductions

Bishops House, Husbands Bosworth reduced from £550,000 to £495,000 Bishops House is a striking contemporary house built to a demanding specification with high quality bespoke kitchens and well proportioned reception rooms. There are superb views over rolling south leicestershire countryside. Contact Sue at Husbands Bosworth for details Tel 01858 880175

Holly Edge, Husbands Bosworth reduced from £349,950 to £335,000 This is an exceptional bungalow on a great plot. There is a fabulous living kitchen with an aga! Contact Sue at Husbands Bosworth for details Tel 01858 880175

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Price Reductions

Meadow View House, Countesthorpe reduced from £399,950 to £360,000 .Contemporary five bedroomed with fabulous living kitchen. This house is competitively priced considering the quality and size of the accommodation. Contact Lynn in Kibworth Tel 01162796543.

8 Bell Lane, Husbands Bosworth reduced from £144,950 to £139,950 Modern three bed semi located in the centre of the village. Contact Sue in Husbands Bosworth Tel 01858 880175

4 Church Lane, Husbands Bosworth reduced from £105,000 to £95,000 It is rare to find and village property under £100,000 ! Contact Sue in Husbands Bosworth Tel 01858 880175

Flat 6 Byrons Court, Fleckney reduced from £99,950 to £94950 Two bedroomed apartment in Fleckney. Contact Lynn in Kibworth Tel 0116 2796543

Price Reduction

The Brambles, Carlton reduced from £545,000 to £510,000 The Brambles is a house of character which has been extended in recent years with some style. The house is on a good plot and there is a fabulous drawing room measuring 25'8" max x 17'3" ( Carlton is the closest village to Market Bosworth )

New Property

Newbold Road, Desford £240,000 We have just started marketing this charming cottage located in the heart of Desford. There are three bedrooms, a garden and off street parking. Contact our Hinckley Office 01455 890898

Price Reduction

Corner Thatch, Peatling Parva Reduced from £460,000 to £430,000 This is a fabulous thatched cottage in one of Leicestershires most popular villages. Contact Sue on 01858 880175

Happy new year

2009 is going to be an interesting year for the housing market. The experts are divided on whether Armageddon or recovery is just around the corner! It is certainly interesting reading the reviews of 2008 and hearing financial journalist rationalise their predictions for the year. I think what is clear from last year is beware of the experts and 24 hour news ! It is clearly not healthy watching events unfold minute by minute and it almost seems that further financial decline becomes a self fulfilling prophecy.
The first week back has been interesting to say the least. On one sale we agreed the vendor actually had to decide between two competing purchasers ! We have spent much of the last week on the phone to our mailing list applicants. There are definitely people out there desperately wanting to move but frustrated by the lack of suitable properties on the market. They are not prepared to compromise and there is certainly no problem finding a comfortable rented property while they search.

COUNTRY PROPERTIES MAGAZINE

We have this month launched a new magazine. The magazine will include a selection of properties together with editorial. The magazine is available from our office and from March as a downloadable pfd from our web site.

PRICE REDUCTIONS

We have had some fantastic price reductions to start the new year.

20 Folley Road, Kibworth reduced from £450,000 to £397500. This is a magnificent five bedroomed David Wilson House with fabulous country views. Comparable properties currently start on the New David Wilson site at £439,995 but don't have the same views and are also a long walk from the village centre !

Plot 2 Hall Farm, Frolesworth reduced from £595,000 to £499,950. This is a fantastic price reduction on a prime village house. The property was built by Francis Jackson Homes a highly regarded builder specialising in quality village houses and has only recently been completed . We have already had good interest following this reduction.

149 The Park, Market Bosworth reduced from £595,000 to £525,000. The Park is one of the most prestigious locations in Market Bosworth.

Jeneva, 8 West End reduced from £265,000 to £248,000. Jeneva is a charming village property with a delightful garden.

Long View House, Kibworth Beauchamp reduced from £189,000 000 to £179,000 Stylish mews style town house on pretty development close to the heart of Kibworth Beauchamp.

Strawberry House, Kibworth Beauchamp reduced from £195,000 to £180,000. Stylish mews style house on pretty development.

11 Nelson Drive, Hinckley reduced from £164,950 to £154,950 This is a good detatched three bedroomed house with an integral garage. At this price it must be good value for money

Anthony Fox
anthony@countryproperties.org.uk