Summary
A young, high profile celebrity wanted help in finding their first home – not too far from family and friends.
Location
Quite a wide search area – with a maximum 40 minute drive back to family.
Needed to have good road access to London.
House
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Had to be unique – a one off
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Possibly a character property – but could also be contemporary
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Able to be adapted to lifestyle requirements
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Needed privacy and good security
Garden & Grounds
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Not too large
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Abundant parking and garaging within grounds
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Secure and easily manageable
Other requirements
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Needed good Wi-Fi and broadband access
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Needed occasional wheelchair access
Approach
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As the brief was quite broad in terms of location and style, quick initial viewings of varying types of properties in several locations were arranged to assess reaction and further define brief
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Had two very full days of viewing prior to finally showing four very different properties, all with space to adapt, good location, unique style and room for family and friends
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Once offer accepted on preferred property, Searchwells managed the entire process up until completion dealing with banks, legals, insurers, surveyors, vendors, agents and client
Searchwells Etc
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Worked closely with client to source interior designers and oversee building work
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Worked with planning officers, listed planning officers and designers to oversee new leisure facilities added as well as the building of two new extensions
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Worked with security specialists
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Designed new landscaping and managed the process
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Re-laid the driveway and parking areas, upgraded garagesand improved grounds drainage
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Helped with the supply of household items and took on housekeeper and gardener
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Managed budgets and staged payments
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Upgraded electricity supply, gas supply and installation of rural broadband and Wi-Fi services
Further case studies are available on request
