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In November close to 200 local property professionals including architects, developers, investors and bankers learned how to maximise property value at a seminar hosted by PKF Accountants and business advisers, Fenn Wright Property Consultants and Birketts Solicitors.

The breakfast event, held at Trinity Park in Ipswich, provided clarity on a range of complicated issues surrounding investment options, tax and property law relating to both the residential and commercial markets.

Peter Harrup, a Partner at PKF, gave advice on how to achieve tax efficiency and explained how the new inheritance tax rules relate to property, detailing how they are likely to impact on tax planning.

Mark Sargeantson, Partner at Fenn Wright, provided an overview of the buy to let market and discussed valuing in a rising market and development appraisals. He also gave an update on the commercial investment market, covering the trends that have arisen over the past year.

Delegates also benefited from advice and information provided by James Dinwiddy, a Partner at Birketts. Mr Dinwiddy outlined the Energy Efficiency Directive and the effect it will have on buildings and the landlord/tenant relationship. He also provided an overview of the proposed Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery regime, and other remedies available to landlords with non-performing tenants.

Commenting on the level of information conveyed at the seminar Alfred Reeves, Finance Director at Fred Olsen, said: “It provided a very good update on the local property market and was very useful for our company in respect of future office requirements.”

Landmark Ipswich building has permission for hotel/restaurant (04/12/06)

Fenn Wright, Ipswich, is instructed to sell a prominent building close to the Ipswich waterfront and within a short walk of the town centre. “This property now has planning permission and Listed building consent for an hotel/80 cover restaurant,” said Alistair Mitchell, Fenn Wright, Ipswich. “The Old Bell is one of the oldest public houses in Ipswich and the redevelopment of the property will ensure the future of this important Grade II Listed Building set in the vibrant Waterfront area. The approved development comprises conversion of the existing building together with a significant three storey extension to the rear.”

The site extends to about 0.06 hectares (0.14 acres); there is full approval to provide, in the existing building, three dining rooms at ground floor level providing 80 covers, with private function room, lounge, store and manager’s flat on the first floor. The rear extension, gross internal floor area 299 sq m (3,223 sq ft), is arranged on up to a maximum of three levels to provide a new kitchen, store, covered parking and six double en-suite bedrooms.

Offers are invited in the region of £475,000 for the freehold interest with vacant possession.

For further details contact Alistair Mitchell, Fenn Wright 01473 232701

NOVEMBER 2006

To Let – Unique Bungalow in 4.9 acres with views to Alresford Creek (30/11/06)

A unique detached bungalow situated in the popular village of Thorrington, just 2 miles from Brightlingsea and 7 miles from Colchester, which offers an extensive range of facilities and mainline station to London. The Port of Harwich, gateway to Europe, is only 15 miles to the north-east.

“This unfurnished three bedroom bungalow, in grounds of approximately 4.9 acres, stands in a beautiful position with extensive views over Alresford Creek,” said Jon

Rear View

Barker of Fenn Wright’s Residential Lettings & Management Division in Colchester.

Extensive views!

The property has been renovated throughout and finished to a very high standard, including brand new bathrooms, newly fitted kitchen, new flooring and newly decorated throughout. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, family bathroom, master bedroom with en-suite and dressing room, two further bedrooms, large triple aspect lounge with two fireplaces and study off. There is a double carport and driveway for 2/3 cars.

The property is available to let, unfurnished, at a rent of £1,100 per calendar month exclusive. The landlord has specified non-smokers and no pets.

For further information contact Jon Barker at Fenn Wright Residential Lettings & Management on 01206 507620 or email jlb@fennwright.co.uk

Debbie heads the Ipswich lettings department for Fenn Wright (20/11/06)

Debbie Pawsey is the new manager of Fenn Wright’s residential lettings and property management department in Ipswich. Debbie is partnered by Jessica Mongan and together they have many years’ experience in the local lettings market with Penningtons. Jessica also has previous experience and knowledge of “house doctoring” services and dressing show homes.

“Ipswich is rapidly expanding and we are both excited to be part of Fenn Wright’s team in the town,” says Debbie. "The

Pictured left to right: Jessica Mongan, Fenn Wright Partner Charles Wright and Debbie Pawsey

many new developments are attracting both local investment landlords and those from further afield. It provides a ready source of potential tenants: anyone from young professionals to those wishing to retire. With a growing number of tenant enquiries on our books, we welcome new landlords to whom we can offer our wealth of experience, combined with Fenn Wright’s unrivalled reputation for providing quality professional advice.”

“The lettings department, headed by Debbie, will help meet the increasing demand of current and new business in the Ipswich area,” says Alan Williams, Managing Partner, Fenn Wright. "The lettings departments are a crucial part of the all-round professional service we offer, working closely with our residential, commercial and rural property teams.”

Debbie and Jessica can be contacted on 01473 417711

OCTOBER 2006

PREMIER FISHERY COMES TO THE MARKET (27/10/06)

Elphicks Fisheries near the Kent village of Horsmonden, convenient for Royal Tunbridge Wells and M25, is for sale through Fenn Wright Fisheries4sale.

“Elphicks Fisheries, a profitable and growing business, is probably one of the best fisheries in the country to come on the market,” says Martin Freeman, Fenn Wright Fisheries4sale. “The attractive seven lake complex has over 20 acres of water and is set in about 53 acres of mature secluded countryside.”

Recently host to the British Carp Angling Championship, the fishery has been developed over the last seven years by the

present vendors and is now managed as a profitable day ticket/members carp and coarse fishery for both the pleasure and specimen angler. North Lake is ‘the jewel in the crown’; with a large number of carp over 30lbs, this six acre lake has 15 pegs and is open to adult

only day ticket and session fishermen. It is stocked with mirror carp to 42lb 6oz, common

carp 31lbs, koi carp 26lbs, grass carp 29lbs and the current catfish record stands at 63.6 lbs. Of the other 6 lakes, two are members only and four are day ticket and night fishing lakes; between them they are stocked with carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd, dace, orf, chub and perch and have 159 pegs which are well landscaped and well spaced around the lakes.

Parking is available within reach of all the lakes and all swims are ‘all weather’. A fishing lodge provides tackle, bait and food, and has toilets as well as showers for overnight guests.

With day ticket sales, member’s tickets and the additional income of about £30,000 per annum generated from The Fishery Lodge alone, the business has the potential to generate in excess of £250,000 per annum.

Fenn Wright Fisheries4sale has a guide price of £1,500,000 for Elphicks Fisheries.

Contact Martin Freeman on 01206 216555 or visit www.fisheries4sale.com

SEPTEMBER 2006

Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian’s Second Successful Property Exhibition at Ingatestone Saddlery (25/9/06)

On Saturday September 16th vast numbers once again entered the doors to Ingatestone Saddlery's huge annual rug sale day.

Following on from last year’s inaugural success, Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian held their second Equestrian Property Exhibition in the newly created and enlarged entrance area at ISC. With details of over 50 properties on display, Zoe Napier and her team were on hand to assist the many prospective purchasers who came to see if they could not only buy some rugs for their horses, but perhaps a new home as well!

Vendors and purchasers alike were royally entertained by the Country & Equestrian team, with canapes and wine flowing freely. As a result of the day, it became apparent that there is an incredible number of potential purchasers looking for “equestrian” or “lifestyle” (ie with land and buildings) properties across a wide price range.

If you have a property that you are thinking of selling, then why not call us to provide a free market appraisal (without obligation) – you could be pleased that you did!

For further information call the Country & Equestrian team on 01376 530135 or visit www.equestrianproperty4sale.com

Work in new Office and Conference Complex on Ipswich’s Waterfront (15/9/06)

Fenn Wright, Ipswich, are instructed by Ipswich Borough Council as letting agents for IP-City Centre, a new office and conference complex situated in Bath Street, within Ipswich’s vibrant waterfront.

“The scheme has been very successful and goes from strength to strength” says Alistair

Mitchell, Fenn Wright, Ipswich. “The office suites offer exactly what the market is looking for – modern, efficient space on flexible short term leases at competitive fixed rents which are inclusive of service charges. The development has attracted a wide variety of businesses; the IT, finance, PR, marketing and training sectors all being represented. Eight companies have now moved into the complex, taking office suites totalling about 12,000 sq.ft., with a further 5,500 sq.ft. reserved. Phases 3 & 4 have recently been completed and larger suites are now available, ranging from 3,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft.”

The Centre provides office suites finished to a very high specification with comfort cooling, suspended ceilings, recessed lighting, perimeter trunking (raised floors at first floor level) and full carpeting. The facilities include 24/7 access, CCTV security system, broadband capability, generous on-site parking and waterfront garden area.

IP-City Centre is approximately half a mile from both the town centre and main railway station. There is also easy road access to the A14.

For further details contact Alistair Mitchell on 01473 232701 or email agm@fennwright.co.uk

AUGUST 2006

Established and profitable fishing and shooting business - in rural surroundings near Glasgow (16/8/06)

Cowans Law, between Ayr and Glasgow, is for sale through Fenn Wright's specialist Fisheries Division, with a guide price of £750,000.

“This established and profitable business provides fishermen and shooting enthusiasts with excellent sport in attractive surroundings near Glasgow,” says Martin Freeman, Fenn Wright Fisheries4sale. “For sale is a three bedroom lodge, a stocked loch extending to about 4 acres with a tackle shop, and clay target shooting ground with gun shop, all set in over 12 acres with afforested surroundings. Team building and corporate activity days are also held here.”

The lodge, in an elevated position with attractive views across the loch, was built 5 years ago. Downstairs is dining room, spacious living room with feature stone fireplace, fully fitted kitchen, conservatory, study and utility room; upstairs the master bedroom has en suite shower room, there are two further bedrooms and bathroom. To the rear are a range of outbuildings used for storage and kennels, and a self-contained building proving changing rooms, weighing room and showers.

The fishery includes a loch of about 4 acres constructed in 1999 and stocked weekly with top quality rainbow and blue trout; it has a maximum depth of 18ft, a hard path around and 40 fishing positions.

The shooting ground includes a compact and challenging clay target shooting range suitable from beginners to experienced shots, corporate entertaining or small parties.

There is full planning permission to build 4 holiday chalets on site to develop this profitable business still further.

For further details on this and other fisheries for sale in the UK and France, visit our specialist website www.fisheries4sale.com or call the Fisheries Team on 01206 216555

‘A Once in a Lifetime’ Country Estate in Metropolitan Essex

Zoe Napier at Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian has just brought to the market what she describes as "a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy a unique and stunning Country Estate with extensive accommodation set within the very heart of Thorndon Country Park near Brentwood".

The property is accessed through the impressive North entrance Gates and located about one mile into the Park, with extensive established private acreage and all round unrivalled views across to The Thames and County of Kent beyond. The property, listed as being of historical importance, was originally designed as a ‘model deer farm’ for Lord Petre of Thorndon Hall and completed in 1777 with elegant architecture and surrounding grounds created by Capability Brown. It now forms a substantial premises offering a main house and two spacious cottages with an extensive

range of splendid outbuildings. There is the potential to create further ancillary accommodation for a stunning private residence or possibility for alternative residential uses (subject to planning).

In all there is a total of 40 acres, with 20 acres included within the guide price and the additional acreage available by separate negotiation. Further adjoining land can be available to rent from the Parks / Woodland Trust if required.

For further details click here

JULY 2006

WITHIN A YEAR … Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian expand rapidly to accommodate the huge demand for properties with land (6/7/06)

John Davey and Caroline Freeman have “teamed up” with Zoe Napier at Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian, specialists in the sale of country and equestrian properties with land throughout the Region.

John (pictured far right with David Sherwood and Zoe Napier) has over 35 years’ experience in the sale of period and country properties, having previously worked in the West Essex, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire areas with both local and international estate agents and auctioneers, before setting up his own business, Just Character, in Great Dunmow.

Caroline has many years’ experience in country house agency, having worked previously for a firm of international country house agents. She has both an equestrian and farming background and will assist in the growth of Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian in the Suffolk area.

Zoe Napier, meanwhile, will continue to concentrate her knowledge and expertise primarily in the Essex / A12 corridor areas, where she has been so successful to date.

The Driven Team - Experts in their Field

“Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian was launched less than a year ago and we have already seen a huge increase in demand for our specialised agency services, far exceeding our expectations,” said Alan Williams, Managing Partner. “We are delighted that John and Caroline have joined the team, enabling us to expand to more thoroughly cover Essex, Suffolk and the Hertfordshire / Cambridgeshire borders.”

This expansion is a natural progression for the firm, who are the region’s leading equestrian agency experts, boasting a dedicated website for those searching for property with land, www.equestrianproperty4sale.com

The Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian team can be contacted on 01376 530135

JUNE 2006

Renovation opportunity for important range of Listed barns (29/6/06)

Century Barns are in a delightful location, in a conservation area in the north west Essex village of Rayne, convenient for the recently upgraded A120 to Stansted Airport and M11, and about 2 miles from Braintree with its range of amenities and mainline railway station for trains to the City.

“This important range of historic Listed former farm buildings, set in almost ¾ of an acre, already have full planning consent to create a spacious four bedroom home with

studio and workshop,” said Andrew Crayston, Fenn Wright, Colchester.

Though the buildings require extensive repair and conservation work, full planning, listed building and building regulation consents have already been obtained for conversion of the main barn to form a four bedroom house with studio, living room, kitchen/dining area and utility room on the ground floor; four bedrooms, two en-suite, and family bathroom on the first floor. In addition there is a range of cart lodges and stores, and a further Listed barn about 17.75m by 8.42m.

Fenn Wright Colchester is asking for offers in the region of £425,000 for the freehold of Century Barns.

Click here for more information or call Andrew Crayston on 01206 507680

2006 Race for Business - success for Fenn Wright runners (14/6/06)

The Race for Business is hosted annually by Wollastons, solicitors, and took place in Chelmsford on Wednesday 7th June. The celebrity guest and official starter for this year's race was former gold medal winning athlete Lord Coe.

The event, run this year in aid of the Helen Rollason Heal Cancer charity, was very well supported by businesses based in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas, with well over 1500 runners taking part.

Fenn Wright fielded a team of five, made up of Robert Baines and Karl Manning from our Chelmsford Residential Division, James Gunther, from our Colchester Residential Division, Nigel Berry from the

Building Consultancy Division in Colchester and Mark Sargeantson from the Commercial Division in our Ipswich office.

First home for Fenn Wright was Karl, in 41st position in a time of 21 minutes 23 seconds, closely followed by James and Mark less than one minute behind. Robert and Nigel followed only 2½ minutes later. This very strong showing meant that the Fenn Wright team finished in 8th place, out of a total of well over 200 teams, and were well ahead of the other competing property professionals!

According to Robert Baines, "it was a hot evening after a scorching day - the real race was for the bar not the finish! It was a good result for Fenn Wright, and all in a good cause."

Thanks must go to Wollastons for organising the event, which senior partner Richard Wollaston described as "terrific - the best yet"!

Land for sale in an attractive setting close to the Suffolk Heritage Coast (2/6/06)

Part of the Benhall Estate near Saxmundham, Suffolk is being sold with a guide price of £2,500 per acre.

Nearly 400 acres (157 Ha) of productive arable land and woodland, in an attractive setting close to the Suffolk Heritage Coast and adjacent to the A12, has been put on the market by The Trustees of the E R Hollond Will Trust.

“The land, mostly medium to heavy in texture, substantially drained and well farmed under an existing contract farming agreement, would make a good investment for a pension fund – maybe through a SIPP,” says Martin Freeman, Fenn Wright, Colchester. “While there is a preference for a sale of the three blocks of land divided by public highways, offers for smaller areas may be considered.”

Lot 1 is just over 132 acres (nearly 54 hectares); Lot 2 is just over 135 acres (nearly 55 hectares) and Lot 3 just over 120 acres (nearly 49 hectares).

The Lots front on to minor public roads and comprise primarily arable land with some areas of mature woodland. The woodland has been well managed by the Estate and was previously in a Woodland Grant Scheme, now expired.

Many of the fields are surrounded by attractive mature trees and hedgerows and there are also some small ponds and copses. The land would lend itself well to the Entry Level Scheme and, depending on the options chosen, possibly the Higher Level Scheme. The eligible land has been registered under the Single Payment Scheme and the Vendors will use their reasonable endeavours to transfer any entitlements upon completion.

Contact Martin Freeman on 01206 216550

MAY 2006

Celebrating a busy and successful first year in Essex's county town for Residential Estate Agency operation (May 2006)

Having been trading in the area since 1768, Fenn Wright's move to Imperial House, Victoria Road, has enabled the expansion of the firm's services along the A12 corridor, complementing the existing offices in Witham, Colchester and Ipswich.

"It has been a lively start, a whistle-stop year," explains manager, Robert Baines. "People respect our straightforward recipe; providing professional friendly service with our clients'

interests at the heart of what we do. More and more people are choosing us when they come to buy or sell their home - they know our good reputation and enjoy meeting our friendly and professional staff, who know that buying and selling property can have its stressful moments!"

Whether you are buying or selling, Fenn Wright have an experienced team to help you. We deal in properties in both town and country locations, from apartments right through to country houses.

For a free market appraisal call one of the team on 01245 491111 or email rpb@fennwright.co.uk

Investment opportunity in South Woodham Ferrers, near Chelmsford, Essex (15/5/06)

Fenn Wright, Colchester, is selling the long leasehold interests in Phases I-IV, Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers. These properties, which are available in up to four lots, form part of the town centre retail district anchored by the adjacent Asda store, with substantial free car park serving all occupiers.

The properties were constructed in the early 1980’s and are traditionally built buildings of two and three storey design with brick faced elevations under pitched

and tiled roofs. They comprise four blocks of let commercial buildings including shops, offices and a hotel.

David Ambrose, Fenn Wright, Colchester, says “All four phases are close to fully let, with a mix of local, regional and national covenants being represented throughout the scheme.”

The price to purchase all four leasehold interests is £2,285,000 with a total net annual rental income (after payment of ground rents) of £195,555 per annum exclusive, providing an average yield of 8.5%.

Phase I      currently producing    £42,024 p.a. exclusive        Leasehold price - £495,000
Phase II     currently producing    £35,325 p.a. exclusive        Leasehold price - £415,000
Phase III    currently producing    £49,066 p.a. exclusive        Leasehold price - £575,000
Phase IV    currently producing    £69,140 p.a. exclusive        Leasehold price - £800,000

For further details contact David Ambrose on 01206 216563 or email dta@fennwright.co.uk

City bonus money – buyers snapping up the quality country houses (9/5/06)

“City bonuses are prompting an active market in the higher price bands,” reports Zoe Napier at Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian. “Buyers are snapping up the quality country houses with varying acreage as the property market, particularly in the £1.5million to £3million bracket, is moving fast! An example of this is The Manor House at Tendring which has recently sold with a guide price of £1.95 million, leaving several disappointed potential buyers.”

Do you own a property in Essex or Suffolk? Are you thinking of selling?

As you will see from our dedicated website, www.equestrianproperty4sale.com, most of our higher priced properties are now under offer.

“We urgently require property in the £1million to £4million price ranges to fulfil current demand,” says Zoe. “We have a number of buyers in funds searching for quality country houses. Most buyers are happy to secure their purchase and to move in accordance with the sellers timing, sometimes with a three or six month delayed completion – so there is no time like the present to appoint our highly experienced team to secure a buyer for your property now!”

We would be pleased to provide a free confidential market appraisal and discuss the opportunities available for you to maximise your personal investment return!

Please telephone in strictest confidence and speak to Zoe Napier at Fenn Wright Country & Equestrian on 07979 505179 or 01376 530135

Time for a new life? (4/5/06)

If you love nothing more than watching the world go by in a place that seems a million miles away from it all, then life at Cook’s Shipyard, Wivenhoe, could be what you are looking for. A long line of farmers, writers, artists, shopkeepers and sailing fold have all chosen to live in the area and loved it. Bryant Homes’ redevelopment of Cook’s Shipyard give you the chance to live there too!

The development is now underway and Fenn Wright, Colchester, have just released the first phase of one and two bedroom apartments on to the market.

Bryant Homes’ scheme will give the former shipyard a much needed regeneration boost and see the quayside fully restored. When completed, Cook’s Shipyard will provide 44 apartments and 34 houses varying from three to five bedrooms. In addition to housing and a wet dock, there will also be some live/work and commercial units constructed as part of the mixed-use agreement.

The development incorporates the maritime history of the area and retains the feel of traditional fishing village properties. The areas around the wet dock will be detailed to reflect the former character of the Shipyard warehouses. Natural materials such as soft red brickwork, timber weatherboarding, clay pantiles and plain tiles will be used throughout the remainder of the scheme. The waterfront homes will have fantastic views up and down river and across to Fingringhoe, whilst other properties will have views over freshwater marshes and countryside.

For further information call Fenn Wright on 01206 763388 or email gmb@fennwright.co.uk

or visit the on-site sales office - open 7 days per week 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

APRIL 2006

First time on the market for Oak Cottage (27/4/06)

Fenn Wright, Witham, are offering prospective buyers a rare opportunity to purchase this charming Grade II listed property situated in a village location near Witham.

"This is the first time that Oak Cottage has been on the market," said Colin Metcalfe. "Built in 1822 as a pair of semi-detached dwellings by the Wiseman & Bollan Charity and sold to the tenants for 120 shillings and six pence, the property has remained in the family ever since."

The double-fronted cottage has a great deal of charm and character and represents a fantastic opportunity to modernise a period cottage. The property has two reception rooms, kitchen and downstairs bathroom with two separate staircases giving access to two bedrooms on either side.

Outside there is a listed bakehouse, gardens to either side of the cottage and off-road parking. The property backs on to open farmland.

Offers are being invited in excess of £175,000 by informal tender. Closing date for receipt of offers is 2.00 p.m. on Friday 12th May 2006.

For further information call 01376 516464 or email cm@fennwright.co.uk

Optimism in the Spring housing market (11/4/06)

Fenn Wright are optimistic about the state of the housing market in the run up to Easter.

"The Easter break is traditionally the time when spring marketing campaigns begin in earnest " says Alan Williams, Managing Partner (pictured), "Early signs are that there is a high level of interest from prospective purchasers of all types of property".

"We are looking forward to receiving lots of enquiries for the wide variety of property that we currently have available and our website is a good place to begin searching."

Fenn Wright promote commercial agent, Lewis Chambers MRICS, to Full Partner (1/4/06)

Fenn Wright announced recently that Lewis Chambers has been promoted to Full Partner.

Commenting on the move, Andrew Crayston, Senior Partner, said “Lewis’s addition to the Partnership strengthens a vital area of our business. He has the highest of professional reputations in his field and is an important part of the Firm’s future.”

Lewis joined the Commercial Division of Fenn Wright in December 1998, having originally trained in Colchester with C M Stanford & Son. Following qualification in 1990, he worked as commercial property

manager for a major building society and subsequently in the District Valuer’s Office before returning to private practice in Colchester.

Lewis is currently responsible for Fenn Wright’s Commercial Agency operation in Colchester, assisted by David Ambrose and Nicola Peek. In addition he undertakes a range of professional work including formal valuations, business rate appeals and rent reviews.

Lewis was educated at Colchester Boys High School and Woodbridge. He has always lived in Bures, where his brothers continue to operate the family bus and coach business. Lewis is married with two children and, when not working, enjoys playing a range of different sports, including golf, cricket and squash.

Lewis can be contacted on 01206 216562 or by email lcc@fennwright.co.uk

MARCH 2006

To let – industrial units about half a mile from centre of Chelmsford (8/3/06)

Fenn Wright, Chelmsford, is letting three industrial units on an established estate about half a mile from the centre of Chelmsford.

“These three units, on the Eckersley Road Industrial Estate close to the Royal Mail Sorting Office, are convenient for the mainline railway station as well as the town centre”, said Hugh Crayston, Fenn Wright, Chelmsford. “All three single storey Units have 3-phase power, florescent strip lighting, a roller shutter door and parking space.”

The end terrace Unit, just over 78 m sq (about 843 sq ft), has nearly 33 m sq of offices and just over 45.4 m sq of industrial space; available to let at £10,000 per annum.

A mid-terrace Unit, just over 92 m sq (about 1004 sq ft) of industrial space, is available to let at £12,000 per annum.

The third single storey Unit, nearly 78 m sq (nearly 838 sq ft) of industrial space, is available at £10,000 per annum.

For further details contact Hugh Crayston on 01245 261226 or email hbc@fennwright.co.uk

FEBRUARY 2006

Grand and Lofty Design (27/2/06)

Fenn Wright, Colchester is selling Wivenhoe Water Tower, an exciting and unique development opportunity. Wivenhoe is a popular small riverside town to the east of Colchester and less than a mile from The University of Essex.

“Following the huge public and media interest in the recent sale at auction of Colchester’s Jumbo (England’s largest Victorian water tower) which offered purchasers the opportunity to convert it into just one apartment, Wivenhoe Water Tower offers purchasers a far less daunting and more realistic opportunity, yet still offers unrivalled views over the Colne Estuary and beyond”, said Alan Toussaint of Fenn Wright. “There is detailed planning permission to convert this smaller listed Victorian water tower into two duplex apartments – and build a new three bedroom house on the adjoining plot. Offering a purchaser the chance to implement a truly grand and somewhat lofty design!”

Once converted, apartment 1 on the ground and first floors (about 675 sq. ft) will have a split level double height kitchen/living/dining area, cloakroom, 2 bedrooms and bathroom.

Apartment 2 (about 1500 sq. ft.) on the second, third and fourth floors will be serviced by its own individual lift and staircase and will have a stunning open plan, vaulted and fully glazed living area to the tank level with 360º views over the surrounding area, including spectacular views east along the Colne Estuary. There will be a master bedroom with dressing area and en-suite shower room and two further bedrooms and bathroom. Both apartments will have a covered parking space in the adjoining carport and there is a garden area.

There is detailed planning consent for two different designs for the proposed new three bedroom dwelling, each about 1250 sq. ft. One is for a contemporary design and the other a more traditional design. In both cases the designs incorporate 3 bedrooms, with en-suite to bedroom 1, a family bathroom and an open plan living area and kitchen with doors onto a small private rear garden. There is a covered parking space in the adjoining carport.

Fenn Wright, Colchester, is asking for offers in excess of £300,000 for Wivenhoe Water Tower.

For more information call Alan Toussaint on 01206 507687 or email art@fennwright.co.uk

Offices in prominent Chelmsford location have been let (2/2/06)

Fenn Wright, Chelmsford, has let office accommodation in the prominently located 64 Broomfield Road in Chelmsford. “The property, over 1000 sq m of offices with 28 parking spaces, has been let to Atlantic Business Centres,” said Hugh Crayston, Fenn Wright, Chelmsford.

The building, convenient for A130 and A414, is part of a purpose built office development on the town centre end of Broomfield Road. There is just under 308 sq m of ground floor accommodation; nearly 400 sq m on the first floor, and just over 350 sq m on the second floor. All floors have under floor trunking, suspended ceilings, Cat II lighting and male and female WC facilities; there is a lift serving the premises.

The premises are let by way of assignment or sub-letting; the head lease is held for 25 years from December 1990.

For further information call Hugh Crayston on 01245 261226 or email hbc@fennwright.co.uk

Fenn Wright appoint three new Associate Partners (9/2/06)

Estate Agents Fenn Wright have announced the appointment of three new Associate Partners.

Alan Toussaint has 40 years’ experience in the business, having started with a local estate agent when he left school in 1966. He joined Fenn Wright five years ago and co-ordinates the firm’s Residential Development Team, specialising in residential land sales, new homes development and sales and has a wealth of knowledge in this area. Alan is a Colchester man, born and brought up in the area. He was a keen rugby player in his younger days, but now likes to follow less

energetic pursuits! His passion is for horse racing and he can often be found at weekends at local point-to-points, as well as major flat race and National Hunt meetings.

Chris Jessup has 20 years of estate agency experience in Ipswich and the surrounding area. In 1998 he joined Fenn Wright’s Residential Agency Team in Ipswich where he developed a reputation for straight-talking honest advice which built up a loyal following of clients and is a most important part of a very successful team. He is also now part of the Residential Development Team. Chris is married with three children and lists his hobbies as “trying to keep the kids entertained”.

David Ward joined Fenn Wright’s Rural Team three years ago, having previously been with the rural division of a national firm in Chelmsford. He has strong local farming links and is expert in all types of rural work but also has particular skills in commercial property management. His rural management expertise has now led him to divide his time between the Rural Team and leading the Commercial Management Team. David is married with two children and says that this means that he has “no time for anything else!”

Andrew Crayston said “I am delighted to announce these very well earned promotions, all being experts in their own field and ensuring that our clients receive top quality advice within the many specialist teams that we have.”

JANUARY 2006

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