Teddington goes all regal!
Writes Mark Birch from London estate agents Jackson-Stops & Staff:
“Teddington and its surrounding areas have gone all regal this month, starting with the Royal Barge Gloriana passing through Teddington Lock last weekend as part as a historic flotilla:
“This was followed by Ralf Little, star of the BBC comedy the Royle (sic) Family making his theatrical debut at the Rose Theatre Kingston in the a fast paced comedy called A Day in the Death of Jo Egg
“There is also a new special exhibition full of intrigue, drama and surprise at Hampton Court Palace called the Secrets of the Royal Bedchamber.
“Not to be left out, we at Jackson-Stops & Staff in Teddington are pleased to present two fine properties with regal connections, although unfortunately in name only. These are a cottage to rent on Queens Road and a house to rent on Lower Kings Road, fantastically well-appointed for any budding Royalists out there!”
For further details, contact our rental department on 020 8943 9955.
The Royal Barge, Gloriana
Teddington garden open to the public this Sunday
Writes Mark Birch from Teddington estate agents Jackson-Stops & Staff:
“Spring has finally sprung and this Sunday brings an opportunity to see one of Teddington finest private gardens, which is being open to the public in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care between 11.00 and 2.00.
The garden is at 40 Undey Park Road, Teddington, TW11 9BG and belongs to one of our clients. It has been a former winner of Teddington in Bloom and a regular feature of the prestigious National Garden Scheme so definitely worth a look.
More details here - www.ngs.org.uk
Listed former stable block available to rent in Lower Sunbury
Writes Mark Birch from Teddington estate agents Jackson-Stops & Staff:
“I was listening to Radio 2 this morning, with Zoe Ball filling in for Chris Evans. In her eccentric playlist she played Ernie written by Benny Hill, one of Teddington’s most famous former residents. It features a story based loosely on a milkman’s round in the town.
“This got me thinking about the richness of Teddington’s history and how things have changed over the years. I suspect there were a number of working stables and coach houses in the area to support the many horses needed for general transport.
“Now the only remaining working stables are Park Lane Stables which offer horse riding experiences to riders from all levels. All the other stables have either been demolished or changed use but occasionally they do come onto the market.
“So we are pleased to be able to offer for rental a charming Grade 2 listed 17th Century three bedroom cottage which forms part of the stable block of the historic Ivy House. The property includes many original features and character, overlooking pretty communal gardens and is well worth a look.”
Monthly rent is £1,500. Click here for full details or contact Mark on 020 8943 9955.
Property to rent Lower Sunbury
Teddington estate agents celebrate ‘local boy’ Noel Coward
Mark Birch from Teddington estate agency Jackson-Stops & Staff, writes:
“Noel Coward the playwright, actor and singer perhaps best known as the composer of song ‘Mad about the boy’, is having one of his plays – the Vortex – produced at the Rose Theatre in Kingston.
“He is also one of Teddington’s most famous residents, born at the turn of the last century in 131 Waldegrave Road. Coincidently we are marketing a lovely two bedroom split level conversion apartment available to rent in Waldegrave Gardens which are adjacent to his birth place. To quote the great man ‘all people are born equal but not everyone is equal,’ the same can be said for this property in terms of size, character and location so is definitely worth at look.”
Click here for full details of the rental property or call Mark on 020 8943 9955.
Noel Coward in his prime
Rent a property in Teddington for some comic relief
Writes Mark Birch from Teddington estate agents Jackson-Stops & Staff:
“Who can believe it’s 25 years of Comic Relief on the 15th March. I must be showing my age as I can remember the first year starring Lenny Henry and Griff Rhy Jones.
“Teddington is doing its own bit for the event with many fund raising activities including a comedy night at the Landmark Art Centre.
“Within laughter range of this venue we are marketing a larger than average two bedroom apartment located in the grounds of this former church.”
Click here for more details on the property or contact Mark on 020 8943 9955.
- Property to rent, Cloister Close, Teddington
Outline proposals revealed for Crossrail 2 stations
We at Central London estate agents Jackson-Stops & Staff were interested to see in the press this week, the proposed route for a £12bn Crossrail 2 train line spanning London.
Business leaders from London First Group have suggested there should be stations at Twickenham, Kingston and Wimbledon to ease the overcrowding on the main rail routes into London. This is after it was reported that the Capital’s population would rise by 1.5 million over the next few years.
More information on this story here – www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21333361
If you would like to find all about not only transport links but also schools, leisure and other interesting facts relating to Teddington and Wimbledon, why not give these offices a call on 020 8943 9777 and 020 8879 0099 respectively.
Proposed route map for Crossrail 2
New Year, new start in Teddington?
Writes Mark Birch from Teddington estate agents Jackson-Stops & Staff:
“Doubtfully many of us will have a New Year’s resolution to lose a couple of pounds and get fit, reinforced by the annual deluge of adverts for diet clubs and articles in the media. One of them really caught my eye, information about the latest fitness fad – fitness boot camps as featured in the Independent.
“However you if don’t fancy travelling quite so far or paying as much, why not stay local and join British Military Fitness who provide weekly fitness training sessions in our very own Bushy Park – info here.
“Alternatively if you aren’t looking for something so serious there are various runs organised for around Teddington and into the picturesquest Bushy Park - www.parkrun.org.uk/bushy.
“Jackson-Stops & Staff have a number of properties adjacent to Bushy Park including a lovely one bedroom apartment with views over the park where you can become an armchair spectator if this fitness thing isn’t really for you! Click here for the particulars.”
Bushy Park, Teddington
Photographic exhibition in Teddington to kick off 2013
Writes Mark Birch from Teddington Estate agents Jackson-Stops & Staff:
“The famous photography artist Vaughan Grylls will have a solo exhibition in the Landmark Art Centre from the 13th to the 26th January.
“Having produced some of the most exciting and innovative photographic works over the last 40 years he has chosen the venue for the scale and grandeur of the Landmark’ space.
“This is a show which should not to be missed, as is our picture-perfect Victorian family house on Victoria Road which offers a perfect balance of location and presentation. Full details of this fantastic rental opportunity here.”
House to rent Victoria Road, Teddington
Trio of properties for sale or rent in Twickenham
News reaches our Teddington office of a charity abseil down one of the stands at Twickenham stadium in March. The Stroke Association has organised the St. Patrick’s Day drop to help the charity to work towards their vision of a world with fewer strokes.
If you are interested in finding more about this event, call: 01604 687 768, email: stpatricksdaydrop@stroke.org.uk or you can register online at www.stroke.org.uk
Of course, if you are a rugby fan, the Six Nations kicks off in February with matches being played at Twickenham including England vs Scotland, England vs France and England vs Italy.
Central London estate agents Jackson-Stops & Staff has a number of properties available in Twickenham. These include a two bed apartment (click here for information), a refurbished two bed apartment (particulars here) and a mews house available for rent (click here for rental information).
Champers, hampers and cheese in Teddington this Christmas!
Writes Mark Birch from the Teddington office of London estate agents Jackson-Stops & Staff:
“Christmas is almost here and hopefully all the presents have been bought. However, if you are struggling to buy something different from a friend or loved on, you could do worse than purchase a Christmas Hamper
“The i newspaper recently reported the top ten festive hampers, with an independent Teddington cheese shop featuring as number three. The Teddington Cheese Company, based on Station Road, is an absolute mecca for all food aficionados, offering 130 different types of cheese. Check out their website here.
“Also located on Station Road, Jackson-Stops & Staff have a stunning one bedroom apartment which is ideally located for both Teddington Station and the cheese shop – close enough to be convenient but out of the smell range! Full details can be found on this page of our website.
Property to rent Cromwell Road, Teddington
Two bed apartment to rent close to Hampton Court Palace
Writes Mark Birch from Teddington estate agents Jackson Stops & Staff:
“With the clocks going back, the nights drawing in and Halloween this week, it’s that time of year where one casts their minds over to the mysterious and darker things in life.
“Hampton Court Palace is known as one of the most haunted royal estates in London, with perhaps the most famous ghostly apparition that of Catherine Howard, the fifth wife of Henry the Eighth also known as the Screaming Lady of the Haunted Galleries. The Palace is about to start their annual ghost tours so there is an excellent opportunity to maybe experience the lady yourself.
“As luck would have it, over the bridge from the Palace, we have an exceptional two bedroom apartment available for rent, located in a prestigious gated development (location here) with landscaped communal gardens leading down to the River Mole in Anne of Cleaves House.
“Named after Henry VIII’s slightly more lucky fourth wife who didn’t end up in the Tower and ended their marriage with her head still attached!”
Monthly rent is £1,750. Click here for more details or contact Mark on 020 8943 9955.
Property available for rent in East Moseley
What’s cooking in Teddington?
Writes Mark Birch from Teddington estate agents Jackson Stops & Staff:
“I have been really inspired by the phenomenally success Great British Bake Off whose final was aired last week on BBC1. For those like I getting withdrawal symptoms the best response is to start cooking yourselves and where better to start is in a kitchen like the property we have available for rent in St. James Road, featuring a huge Aga oven, steam oven and plate warmer to name just few of the appliances.
“This property, which was formerly a Conservative club, retains a wealth of period features and is perfect for entertaining. It is also located next to another Victorian villa where, if the rumours are to be believed, Nigella Lawson’s 2012 Christmas Special was filmed last week.”
The Limes is an imposing semi-detached Victorian house finished to an exceptional standard retaining a wealth of period features. Click here for more details. Monthly rent is £3,800.
The Limes, Teddington
Me and Mrs Jones come to Teddington!
Writes Mark Birch from estate agents Jackson Stops & Staff:
“Teddington and its surrounding area has been the has been the star of the small screen this week after featuring on the new prime time BBC1 comedy Me and Mrs Jones, in which a newly divorced mother is coming to terms with her new life. It stars Neil Morrissey and Sarah Alexander.
“Also starring is our new refurbished local, the Teddington Arms, as well as Teddington High Street where we have two lovely one bedroom properties to rent. Click here for details about these two flats or give me a call in the office on 020 8943 9955.
One bed flat to rent Teddington High Street
In awe of the paralympians!
Writes Mark Birch, lettings manager for Central London estate agents Jackson Stops & Staff:
“Watching the Paralympics over the last week I am in total awe of these athletes who have not only got to the peak of their sporting ability but also overcome many more milestones to reach this point.
“For me I don’t think these people should be described as disabled rather less able and their overall positive attitude could teach us a lot.
“Living with a disability is not easy but there are plenty of support networks out there for less abled people in Teddington. There are also a number of national forums and even a dedicated radio station to discuss these issues.
“In fact, Teddington is an ideal area to be located in, with good easy access transport links to the surrounding areas and many other suitable amenities. We have an ideal property in Riverside Court which is a ground floor flat with garden leading towards the river and allocated parking
“So when you are watching the games again tonight don’t focus on the disability, instead marvel at their skills, courage and ability.”
Property to rent, £1,495 pcm, Teddington
Want to perform like an Olympic rower? We’ve got just the house for you to rent by the river in Kingston
Writes mark Birch from Teddington estate agents Jackson Stops & Staff:
“What a couple of weeks it has been. The Olympics and in particular the British success really lifted everyone’s spirits and hopefully has given people inspiration to take a more active role in sport.
“True it is only a select elite that make it to Olympic glory but everyone has to start from somewhere. Take for example the British rowing team with nine medals, the first being won by the Women’s pairs of which Helen Glover only started rowing in 2008.
“If you are really serious you will need to put the hours in and where better to be located than in Kingston. Here we have a new one bedroom apartment in Marina Place located moments from Kingston Rowing Club, one of the premier rowing clubs on the Thames which has been around since 1858.
“The property is also moments from Hampton Wick Station and also only 33 minutes from Waterloo Station with trains running every 15 minutes so you can fit your work round training. Click here for details.
“So as the Olympics moves onto Rio and it seems to be all over………….. is it for you?”
Property to let, Marina Place, Hampton Wick
Teddington strikes gold!
Updating his earlier post from this morning, Jackson Stops & Staff lettings manager Mark Birch writes:
“Teddington has just witness history in the making with Bradley Wiggins taking gold in the Men’s Individual time trial and fellow Brit Chris Frome taking Bronze.
“Not only has Mr Wiggins been the first Britain to win the Tour de France but is also the most successful Olympic British cyclist in history.
“The Teddington community and I have witnessed the events unfold and there really was a fantastic feeling in the air – a sense of togetherness – something which is common in this friendly community.”
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Bradley Wiggins speeding through Teddington on his way to Gold
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Chris Frome cycling through Teddington
Olympic cycling time trial hits Teddington
Come out Teddington with your hands up. You are surrounded!
Mark Birch from the Jackson Stops & Staff estate agency in the town’s High Street says: “Teddington and the surrounding areas are in lockdown today with numerous road closures due to the men’s and ladies’ Olympic bike race. In anticipation of the traffic chaos this would cause I cycled in this morning.
“Across the closed Kingston Bridge and along Kingston Road I went, test riding the Olympic bike route and becoming a temporary participant. It was great.
“There is a lovely air of calm with very few vehicles on the roads and a growing aura of excitement, so come out Teddington with your hands up and support Team GB in the time trial!”
Teddington this morning, ahead of today's road race
Achieving a better work/life balance in Teddington
Writes Mark Birch from Teddington lettings agents Jackson Stops & Staff:
“I was watching a re-run of Grand Designs the other night with Kevin McCloud the presenter observing the highs and lows of the journey to fruition of a dream home and this got me thinking. If you cut out all the characters, the challenges and the architecture, the key reason the majority of people put themselves through all this is to get a better work/life balance.
“In today’s society, what better way is there to bring these balances closer than to work from home. We have just been instructed to let a property perfectly suited for this in Elmfield Avenue. Not only are you moments away from the shops/station but there is the convenience of off-street parking.
“This five bedroom house also boasts a comprehensive outbuilding which includes an en suite shower and bedding area, which the landlord purchased after reading about them in Homes & Gardens magazine.
“This makes a perfect work area, to be shut off when the day is done so you can then relax watching Grand Designs – rebalancing your work life balance at a lot less cost and stress than building your own dream house.”
For full details about the property, click here. It is available to rent at £2,450 per calendar month.
Property to rent Elmfield Avenue, Teddington
Soaking up the sun in Teddington & Barbados!
Writes Mark Birch from Teddington estate agents Jackson Stops & Staff:
“In response to the Olympic Games and the scheduled Cycling Road Race plus Time Trail on the 28th/29th July and 1st August, Jackson Stops & Staff plus other business on the High Street are celebrating the international aspect of the Olympics by displaying the flags of the competing countries.
“We are displaying Guatemala, a magical and diverse South American country. Now may not currently be advertising any properties to sell in Guatemala but we do have a number of properties in the Caribbean through our International Department including a selection of houses in the Sugar Cane Ridge and Royal Westmoreland complex.
“Just imagine how it could be making Bob Marley’s lyrics a reality: Don’t worry about a thing, every little thing is gonna be alright…….Chilling on the veranda having your own slice of paradise…………….. Enjoy the sunshine!”
Property for sale in Barbados!
Property to let in Bushy Park evoking the 1967 Summer of Love!
Writes Mark Birch from Teddington letting agents Jackson Stops & Staff:
“We have just taken on a new build in Makepeace Court overlooking Bushy Park. This unusual name and the advent of some long-awaited good weather got me thinking about the inspiration for the name.
“1967 was the Summer of Love when young people living in the Haight & Ashbury area of San Francisco believed they could make peace and change the world with Flower Power.
“That same year, Van Morrison penned perhaps his most famous song ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ and he is one of a number of acts which can be seen at the Hampton Court Palace Concerts the other side of Bushy Park from 14th to 24th June.
“Alternatively you could always admire or be inspired with flower power at the Hampton Court Flower Show next month.”
For details of the two bed apartment at Makepeace Court, click here or call Mark on 020 8943 9955.
Property to rent Makepeace Court, Bushy Park
