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29 January 2010
Savills strengthens Scottish Management team
International real estate advisor Savills has strengthened
its Commercial Management team in Scotland with the appointment of
Niall Joyce and Gareth MacDonald...
26 January 2010
The Resort Group Plc, advised by Savills, has appointed Sol
Meliá to manage two new five star resorts on the island of Sal,
Cape Verde, under their Melia brand.
26 January 2010
Schroders sparks UK's first sustainable suburb in Hackbridge,
Sutton
Schroder Property Investment Management, on behalf of
Hackbridge Property Unit Trust, has submitted one of the country's
largest planning applications for a £...
26 January 2010
Savills is top national agent in the East
Savills is the most active national commercial agent in
Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, according to Estates Gazette
Interactive (EGi).
21 January 2010
Henderson UK Property Fund completes letting to Brand Slam at
The Point, New Kings Road, London
The Henderson UK Property Fund announces that it has
completed a 14,500 sq ft letting to Brand Slam at The Point, New
Kings Road, London SW6.
20 January 2010
London: Office rents set to rise with no double dip for
investment in 2010
London's office market is set for headline rents to rise in
its City location this year to £56 per sq ft, and in the West End
in 2011 to as much as £98 per sq...
20 January 2010
CBREi appoints Savills at Thames Tower, Hammersmith
CBRE Investors has recently appointed international real
estate advisor Savills as joint letting agents with Hanover Green
at Thames Tower in Hammersmith, London.
20 January 2010
Kennedy Travel opens at Number One Deansgate,
Manchester
TRW Pensions Trust Ltd, represented by international real
estate advisor Savills, has let space at Number One Deansgate in
Manchester to Kennedy Travel.
13 January 2010
Growth of commercial development at end of 2009 driven by
continued rebound in private sector activity
View key findings of the Commercial Development Activity
research report.
11 January 2010
London to re-emerge as fastest growing major European
city
International real estate advisor Savills, has released a
report undertaken by economic forecaster Oxford Economics on the
prospects for the London economy.
08 January 2010
Orbis makes safe bet with clear favourite Chiswick
Park
Orbis Technology, the world's leading provider of interactive
gaming and betting solutions, has taken 35,000 sq ft (3,251 sq m)
at Stanhope's Chiswick Park.
06 January 2010
Savills expands London Retail Investment team
International real estate advisor Savills has recently
expanded its retail investment team in London with the appointment
of Jonathan O'Regan.
14 December 2009
New restaurant letting in Leeds
ATC Properties Ltd, represented by international real estate
advisor Savills, has let 23 Eastgate to Mr Basharat Hussain &
Khaleel Ahmed trading as Sahara.
14 December 2009
Letting success at the Merrion Centre, Leeds
Town Centre Securities Plc, represented by international real
estate advisor Savills, has let 80 Merrion Centre in Leeds to
Blackwell UK Ltd.
14 December 2009
New lettings at Emery Gate Shopping Centre, Chippenham
Lone Eagle Retail Ltd, represented by international real
estate advisor Savills, has let Units 9 and 10 at the Emery Gate
Shopping Centre, Chippenham to Orang...
Shah Swaps Paper For Wood
Former newspaper boss Eddie Shah, who founded Today and revolutionised the print industry, has launched a new venture: he is building New England-style holiday homes in Wiltshire - with the emphasis firmly on wood from a sustainable source.
Shah and his wife Jennifer, who bought The Wiltshire Golf Club two years ago and have since added a hotel, and conference facilities, have brought in Savills Leisure Team in Oxford to market the 44 timber lodges.
His love of wood is evident. He explains: "It is a wonderful building material, with warmth and character. We hunted for the best and found it in Canada, where the pines produce the most superior timber with the best qualities. Everything that can be made of wood, is: framework, floors, window frames, doors and external cladding."
Eddie Shah is also keen on energy saving and enthuses about the heat transfer system installed in each home, which can cut fuel costs by up to 75%, and the grey water flushing system which reduces water usage. Other features include low energy lighting, solar powered extractor fans and extensive insulation. There is also a 'sun tube' installed in each home to provide natural light to the upper floor and avoid having to switch on lights so often.
The Wiltshire Leisure Village incorporates three styles of property, linked in varied groups of two, three and four lodges. The largest, Marlborough, is a 1,500 sq ft 4-bedroomed lodge arranged over three floors, with stunning views from the hexagonal master bedroom. Next comes the 2-storey Avebury, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and spacious living accommodation; and finally the similar but slightly smaller (1,040 sq ft) Ridgeway.
All styles come with a fully fitted kitchen (NEFF double oven, ceramic hobs, washing machine, dryer, fridge-freezer and dishwasher), good sized patio/decking area and ample parking space. Carpets can be fitted if required and a full fit-out service is available.
Kay Smith of Savills says: "At prices of £265,000, £221,000 and £198,000 respectively, The Wiltshire Lodges represent excellent value for money and the ecological features are a real bonus for anyone who cares about the environment."
Two show homes, a Marlborough and an Avebury, are available to view and the scheme is on course to be build complete by September 2007.
Buyers can rent out their homes if they wish, either through The Wiltshire's recommended agent or independently. Lodge owners will enjoy all the club's facilities - including 27 holes of golf, bar, restaurant, swimming pool, gym and beauty spa - and full membership rights. The Shahs also have plans to add an outdoor swimming pool, barbecue area and tennis courts.
The Wiltshire Leisure Village is just outside Wootton Bassett, about 5 miles from Swindon and within striking distance of Heathrow.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information please contactFor further information contact Kay Smith, Savills Oxford
+44 (0)1865 269109
ksmith@savills.com
Helen Hutt, Savills Oxford press officer
+44 (0)1865 269113 / 07831 682092
hhutt@savills.com
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