“According to Savills research, 2014 was the first year since the credit crunch that the UK’s prime regional markets marginally outperformed London, with commuter markets showing the highest level of annual growth”, says Graeme Warren, Head of Savills Rickmansworth Sales. “The new rates of stamp duty introduced on 4 December brought mixed blessings for different parts of the market. For all buyers below £937,500, stamp duty rates have fallen and this is reflected in levels of annual growth which, in Rickmansworth, was on average 3.7%. In addition, Savills is predicting that house price growth will be strongest in key commuter belt locations over the next five years, presenting purchasers with the opportunity to buy for less and with the confidence the value will rise in the short to medium term.

“We are currently offering a number of properties which fit into this category. Amongst them is an apartment in Glen Chess, a beautiful Grade II listed building in Loudwater. The property was built in the mid 19th century by Herbert Ingram MP as his personal residence situated close to his paper mills in the Chess Valley (which supplied the paper for the Illustrated London News). The house was divided into apartments in both the 1960s and again in the 1970s.

“Situated only 1.5 miles from the shops, restaurants and transport facilities of Rickmansworth, this property will appeal to a broad spectrum of purchaser – ranging from downsizers and professionals who are moving locally, from London or from abroad. It is perfect for those who want to live amongst the grandeur of a country manor but also want to benefit from being within an easy distance of a town, central London and the international airports.”

6 Glen Chess has 3 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, drawing room, dining room/hall, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, 2 garages and landscaped communal grounds.

Guide price £1 million Savills 01923 725500