New this year is the company’s comprehensive interior design service (available to all Octagon clients purchasing a new home or building a home through the Bespoke division), whereby owners work directly with the in-house team to create a personalised scheme that mirrors the magnificent architecture. ‘Many of our clients want a home that is ready to move in to from day one, and this of course includes designing and dressing the inside of their property,’ says Rachel Hall, head of the interior design team. ‘We love to work with clients to help find their style, whilst contributing our expertise to create spaces that they will love. Our established relationships with suppliers across Britain and Europe means we can offer the very best in bespoke furniture, creating an interior that is just as special as the property itself.

Many properties are designed and built to clients’ precise requirements under the Octagon Bespoke division. Past projects include large custom homes on some of the most exclusive gated estates and roads, such as St George’s Hill in Weybridge, the Wentworth Estate in Virginia Water and the Crown Estate in Oxshott, as well as on the prime leafy streets of south-west and north-west London. Handing over the keys to a client at the end of a build is not the end of the relationship with Octagon either. A specialist after sales team is in place to make the process of moving in as easy and enjoyable as possible. Armed with a black book of trusted suppliers and local service providers, from dog walkers and cleaners to nurseries and tutors, they have exceptional connections and local area knowledge.