Mortgage Guarantee Scheme
Budget 2021: Mortgage guarantee to help buyers with 5% deposit A mortgage guarantee scheme designed to help people get on the property ladder with a smaller deposit has been announced in this…
Read more…Stylish Family Home
The Strakers team in Devizes are delighted to present The Ashbury by Redcliffe Homes. 'The Ashbury' is a delightful five-bedroom detached family home built to a high standard of s…
Read more…Stamp Duty Holiday Extended
Rishi Sunak has today announced that the stamp duty holiday will be extended until the end of September 2021. The Chancellor explained that the up-to-£500,000 “nil-rate band”…
Read more…Escape to the Country
Strakers are delighted to offer a high-quality development of contemporary and stylish living within the beautiful Wiltshire village of Great Somerford. Whether you're looking for …
Read more…Chippenham
Love Where You Live The historical market town of Chippenham is one of the West Country’s most vibrant towns. Located on the banks of the River Avon, Chippenham offers an ideal cent…
Read more…Corsham
The historic town of Corsham, once listed as The Times' number four in the South West region of the UK to live is set in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside and is a perfect mixture o…
Read more…Whistledown View
Don't miss your chance to own a beautiful home at Whistledown View in the wonderful Wiltshire village of Upavon. Whistledown View is a development of just 45 homes set in the mid…
Read more…Love Where You Live
Devizes The beautiful town of Devizes was developed around Devizes Castle, an 11th century Norman castle and sits in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside. Strakers Estate and…
Read more…Stunning Period Home
The Strakers team in Corsham are delighted to offer this stunning detached family in Neston, Wiltshire. Rarely does a property come to the market where such attention to detail is shown, …
Read more…Malmesbury High Street
Property of the Week The Strakers team in Malmesbury are delighted to present an exciting opportunity to create a stunning town house right in the heart of the Wiltshire town. Built in 1…
Read more…Rowden Brook Coming Soon
Strakers are delighted to announce that we will be working together with Redcliffe Homes on the Rowden Brook Garden Village and Riverside Park development in Chippenham, Wiltshire. We …
Read more…Immaculate Family Home
Property of the Week The Strakers team in Chippenham are delighted to present 'The Maples', an impressive detached five-bedroom family home located in the Wiltshire hamlet of Studle…
Read more…Attractive Rural Barn
Property of the Week The Strakers Auction team are delighted to offer Lot 10 in the upcoming auction on Thursday 11th February. Located in Great Cheverell, Devizes, this charming rural bar…
Read more…Looking for a Bungalow?
The Strakers team Devizes are thrilled to present 'The Burford', a wonderfully detached three-bedroom bungalow nestled in an exceptional new development by Redcliffe Homes. Whistl…
Read more…Period Cottage in Rural Setting
Property of the Week Set down a quiet country lane, this beautifully presented Grade II listed cottage sits in delightful grounds and enjoys versatile accommodation. This stunning detached …
Read more…New Beginnings
Looking to escape to the country? 2020 has been an exceptionally difficult year and certainly one that very few of us had expected. Many of our lives have changed in some way and we are now g…
Read more…Perfect Family Home
The Strakers team in Devizes are delighted to offer Whistledown View, a stunning development by Redcliffe Homes which offers a superb mix of stylish brand new three, four and five-bedroom ho…
Read more…Social Distancing
The housing market is set to remain open throughout the new lockdown in England announced by the Government. People in England will be able to move and estate agents will still be able to op…
Read more…Detached Thatched Cottage
Property of the Week The Strakers team in Corsham are delighted to present this beautiful detached two double bedroom thatched cottage located in the highly sought after Wiltshire town of Bra…
Read more…Court Close Farm
The Strakers team in Devizes are delighted to offer Court Close Farm, a charming four-bedroom farmhouse, enjoying the perfect balance of period and contemporary features. Lovingly re…
Read more…Bungalow in the Country
Strakers are delighted to present the Berkeley, a beautifully designed two-bedroom bungalow by Redcliffe Homes. Whistledown View is a development of just 45 homes nestled in the country…
Read more…Top Tips to Sell Your Home
Strakers Tips For Selling Your Home We realise that selling your home can be very stressful so we've thought it would be useful to offer our 'Top Tips' on how to present your home…
Read more…Strakers Covid-19 Guidelines
We wanted to take this chance to reassure you that with the recent new Government tiering system, Strakers are still able to operate whilst adhering to very strict guidelines designed to kee…
Read more…Christmas Opening Hours
Please see below for the Strakers opening hours over the Christmas period: Wednesday 23rd December – 9am – 5pm Thursday 24th - Monday 28th December – Closed …
Read more…Pear Tree Cottage
Property of the Week Strakers team in Devizes are delighted to offer 'Pear Tree Cottage'; a gem of a property located in the 'best kept village in Wiltshire', Steeple As…
Read more…Simply Stunning
Property of the Week The Strakers team in Corsham are delighted to offer this superb luxury two bedroom apartment, located in Box village within an exclusive development for over 55's…
Read more…Luxury Retirement Living
New England Style Living The Wiltshire Leisure Village offers exceptional facilities for over 55’s in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside. The eco-friendly spacious retirement…
Read more…Charming Cottage
Property of the Week Strakers Chippenham team are delighted to offer a charming and very well-presented Grade II listed end of terrace cottage dating back to 1829 and tucked away in a loc…
Read more…Stylish Tithe Barn Style Home
Property of the Week Southside Farm is an exclusive development of just nine homes set in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside of Corston, Malmesbury and was built by Hills Homes. Plot 3 is…
Read more…Show Home Open Now
Somerbrook by Stonewood Partnerships The Strakers Malmesbury team are delighted to announce that the Show Home at Somerbrook is now open to view by appointment. 'Somerbrook' …
Read more…Buildings for Conversion
Property of the Week With just under two weeks to go until bidding opens on the last Auction of 2020, our Auction team are delighted to offer Lot 14 in the catalogue, buildings for conversion…
Read more…Sharp Rise in South West House Prices
House prices in the South West have risen fastest in the UK over the last year due to a 'Covid-related rethink' by many homeowners. The annual price rise recorded in the South West o…
Read more…Delightful Thatched Cottage
Property of the Week Situated in the heart of Hilmarton and set in a conservation area, the Strakers team in Chippenham are delighted to present this charming Grade II listed end terrac…
Read more…Housing Market Remains Open
The Government has voted in favour of a second lockdown across England effective as of Thursday 5th November. However, the Housing Market will remain open for the duration whilst ensuring th…
Read more…Stylish and Contemporary
Property of the Week Our Devizes team are delighted to offer the last remaining two double bedroomed, detached home in the highly sought after Wiltshire village of Market Lavington. This i…
Read more…Countryside Living
Whistledown View Upavon is a wonderful Wiltshire village set in the middle of Salisbury Plain with picturesque cottages and stunning countryside views. Surrounded by winding country lanes …
Read more…Property of the Week
Set in a popular residential area in Chippenham, this four bedroom detached family home is beautifully presented and needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. The spacious entrance …
Read more…Landlords Wanted
Strakers urgently require properties to rent for waiting tenants. We offer an Introduction or Let Only service and two levels of Fully Managed services. Our Lettings team appreciate that…
Read more…Impressive Home; Beautiful Gardens
Property of the Week The Yews, is a superb family home backing onto the Kennet and Avon canal with over 3700 SQFT of beautiful gardens. The Strakers Devizes team are thrilled to offer …
Read more…Woodland View
Property of the Week This week's property is from our auctions team ahead of the online auction next week, Thursday 15th. Woodland View is being offered as Lot 13 in the next auction a…
Read more…A Perfect Family Home
Whistledown View by Redcliffe Homes The Strakers team in Devizes are thrilled to offer The York, a fabulous four-bedroom detached family home that offers a large open plan kitchen and dining …
Read more…Open Day on Stunning Cottage
Situated in a rural location in Lower Wadswick, the Strakers team in Corsham are delighted to bring to the market this simply stunning three bed detached cottage, which has been extended a…
Read more…Spectacular, Stunning, Seclusion
Property of the Week The Devizes team are thrilled to give you an ideal retreat, open skies, panoramic views, country walks along the Kennet and Avon Canal, all within walking distance of Dev…
Read more…Great Somerford Show Home Opening
Show Home Opening By Appointment Only The Strakers team in Malmesbury can't wait to show you around the beautiful show home at Somerbrook by Stonewood, located in the picturesque village …
Read more…Available Now
Last Chance To Buy The Sherston Our Strakers team in Corsham are delighted to present 'The Sherston' Plot 156 by Redcliffe Homes. The Sherston is a wonderful three bedroom semi-det…
Read more…Exceptional Detached Home
Property of the Week Our Strakers team in Chippenham are delighted to present The Maples. Situated in an elevated position this five-bedroom detached family home enjoys far reaching views tow…
Read more…How Times Have Changed
Lovely snippet from Chippenham Museum The row of shops adjacent to St Andrew’s Church is called London Buildings. An 18c façade hides a Tudor box-frame building. Strakers n…
Read more…Tangle Trees
Property of the Week The Strakers team in Chippenham are thrilled to present an immaculate individually designed four-bedroom property, tucked away in the sought after location of Hardenhui…
Read more…Last Chance on The Lowden
The Lowden The Strakers team in Corsham are delighted to present The Lowden', a delightful three bedroom family home built to a high standard of specification by Redcliffe Homes.…
Read more…Show Home Launch
Whistledown View, Upavon Strakers are delighted to announce that The Banbury show home at Whistledown View by Redcliffe Homes is ready to view from the 14th September. Whistl…
Read more…Ideal First Time Purchase
Property of the Week The Strakers team in Swindon are delighted to present this one-bedroom apartment located in the sought after area of Old Town in Swindon. Situated on the first f…
Read more…Properties under £300,000
Are you looking for a property under £300,000? Here at Strakers, we pride ourselves on the wide variety of properties we have available across all five of our branches in Chippenha…
Read more…Magnificent Period Home
Property of the Week Our Strakers team in Malmesbury are delighted to present The Knoll. An impressive five bedroom town house converted from a large Victorian residence by renowned loca…
Read more…Last Homes Remaining
Park Place, Corsham by Redcliffe Homes Our Strakers team in Corsham are down to just two remaining of 'The Sherston' style property at Park Place. The Sherston, available as semi-det…
Read more…Exceptional Detached Family Home
Property of the week The Strakers team in Devizes are delighted to offer an immaculately presented detached family home, finished to a high specification and built as part of a select ga…
Read more…Classic Cotswold Farmhouse
Property of the week Strakers are delighted to present Glebe farmhouse; a classic Cotswold farmhouse providing great charm and character with generous proportions and an element of open-plan s…
Read more…Take the stress out of moving with Smooth Move at Somerbrook
Strakers have partnered with award winning builders, Stonewood, and are delighted to offer Somerbrook, a collection of 2,3,4 and 5 bedroom homes set in the beautiful village location of Great…
Read more…House Prices On The UP
The latest Nationwide Index states that the annual house price growth has recovered up to 1.5% after a fall in house prices in June due to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions.…
Read more…Former Victorian School is Transformed
St Peter's School Strakers are delighted to offer St Peter's School; an exceptional development by Ashford Homes. The former Victorian school has been transformed into 9 luxury apartme…
Read more…Buoyant Lettings Market
Whether you require Let Only or a fully Managed Service, our experienced and friendly Lettings team are always on hand to give you help and advice on all things Lettings. And, my goodness…
Read more…Stonewood Appoint Strakers
Strakers are delighted to announce their partnership with award winning builders of high specification homes, Stonewood Partnerships. Stonewood have recently launched phase one of ‘Somer…
Read more…Stamp Duty Holiday
The Chancellor has announced that a Stamp Duty holiday will be temporarily introduced for properties up to £500,000 with immediate effect. The stamp duty holiday will only be applicable…
Read more…Reserve Today at Whistledown View
First Releases Now Available to Reserve Strakers are delighted to be appointed as selling agents for Redcliffe Homes and their exceptional new development in Upavon. Whistledown View is a supe…
Read more…Back To Business - But not as we knew it!
Our Working Policies moving forward We have ensured that our processes have been fully risk assessed and that our practices moving forward meet and indeed exceed Government Safety Guidelines.…
Read more…Landlords and Tenants
To our Valued Landlords and Tenants It is with regret, due to the escalating Coronavirus pandemic, Strakers Lettings will be working behind closed doors for the foreseeable future. We are …
Read more…We're in this together
Most of us will now be readjusting to our temporary new lives whilst trying to keep ourselves and each other safe. We understand how difficult the uncertainty is to deal with so we wanted t…
Read more…Coronavirus - We're With You Every Step
In light of the recent challenges we are all now facing with the outbreak of Coronavirus, we want to take this opportunity to reassure our customers that we are still open for business whilst …
Read more…Swindon Properties Selling Fast
Our Strakers team in Redhouse Village, Swindon have sold a property before it even came to market. The stunning four bedroom family home situated in Ash Brake, North Swindon proved very pop…
Read more…Sophisticated Country Living
Reflections The principal philosophy behind Reflections was to create accommodation that both bathes in natural light and interacts seamlessly with its gardens and surrounding countryside s…
Read more…First Time Buyer or Investment Opportunity
Ideal first time buy or Investment purchase Strakers are delighted to present a light and airy 2-bedroom, top floor apartment which benefits from a lift, gas central heating and a parking spa…
Read more…Property In Bloom
We are seeing positive growth right across the Strakers Sales and Lettings patch; from Chippenham to Devizes, Malmesbury to Corsham right through to our team in Redhouse, Swindon. Not for…
Read more…Malt House Court
Strakers present a most attractive gated development of just six high quality homes built to a very high standard by renowned local developers, Calibre Homes. The exclusive development is l…
Read more…Nettlestead Court, Lechlade
Price Reduction Strakers are delighted to present Nettlestead Court, a lovely small development of six newly built homes in the pretty village of Lechlade, with far reaching farmland views.…
Read more…Meet Helen Hyde From Swindon Lettings
Calling all Landlords With the ever changing lettings legislation, make sure you get the right advice from an experienced and qualified estate agent. Helen Hyde is NFOPP and NAEA qualified an…
Read more…Ever Thought About Building Your Own House?
Have you ever thought about building your own house? Strakers Estate Agents have been asked on behalf of clients to seek interested parties for potential self-build opportunities in North Wil…
Read more…Redcliffe Homes Appoint Strakers
New homes developer Redcliffe Homes has announced the appointment of Strakers Estate Agents to market its latest development, ‘Whistledown View’, in the village of Upavon, near Dev…
Read more…Selling in Pewsey
Are you thinking of selling in Pewsey??? With unrivalled knowledge of the Wiltshire village, the Strakers team in Devizes are here to help you every step of the way. Get in touch today for…
Read more…Lot 06 Funtington House, Edington
Strakers are delighted to offer Lot 06 in our upcoming February Auction; a Victorian manor house with 4/5 bedrooms in need of modernisation. With a detached three storey malt house providing g…
Read more…"Boris Bounce" has arrived
The Negotiator reported that 'The Boris bounce has arrived' with sales enquiries having surged by 76% since the New Year and new buyer registrations are up by 15%. The research was ba…
Read more…Why Buy A New Home
Strakers are delighted to work with Redcliffe Homes and offer a number of beautiful new homes in various styles and prices. But what are the benefits of buying a new home?? A blank canvas&…
Read more…Strakers Swindon Team Are Here To Help
Strakers Swindon team report that Rightmove's online statistics highlight 7 out of 10 of the busiest days of 2019 were in January and February. Our team in Redhouse Village, Swindon have…
Read more…Stunning Riverside Setting With Woodland Views
OPEN DAY LAUNCH Saturday 18th January 10am – 2pm Strakers Estate Agents are delighted to present The Spinney; an outstanding exclusive development by Gaiger Bros Ltd, situated on the ru…
Read more…Phase 2 Now Released At Southside Farm
New Year New Home Strakers Estate Agents are delighted to present the second phase launch at Southside Farm, Corston near Malmesbury. A range of house styles now available to view. Buil…
Read more…Converted Public house
Drummer Boy Open Day, Saturday 18th January 12pm - 2pm Strakers are delighted to present this former public house located in the very heart of Market Lavington. The exceptional three bedroom…
Read more…Mark Hulse Appointed As Managing Director
At Strakers, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Hulse as our new Managing Director. Mark takes the reigns from Antony Bulley who has stepped down after 20 successf…
Read more…New Year New Home
Strakers are delighted to present The Ashbury by Redcliffe Homes. The Ashbury is a delightful five bedroom detached family home, with spacious, contemporary rooms including two en-suites and a…
Read more…Strakers Christmas Opening Hours
Strakers Christmas opening hours over the Christmas period are as follows; Friday 20th December - 9a.m. until 4p.m Saturday 21st December - CLOSED Sunday 22nd December - CLOSED M…
Read more…Get On Board
Doors Opening Win tickets for two on Eurostar Business Class & a magical two night stay in Paris* Instruct Strakers to Sell or Let your property during December, January or February to…
Read more…New Homes & Mince Pies
Open Day - Saturday 30th November 11am - 2pm Strakers invite you to join us at Southside Farm by Hills Homes in Corston, Malmesbury. Don't miss your chance to view the newly released p…
Read more…New Septic Tank Rules Set to Make A Stink
The changing legislation put in place by the General Building Rules for small sewage discharges (SSDs) in 2015 to protect England's surface water resources from pollution caused by septic …
Read more…Retirement Living in Corsham
Strakers are delighted to offer these brand new Retirement Apartments by Rangeford Villages, designed for people over 60 and set within Wadswick Green Retirement Village, Corsham. The…
Read more…Open Day 9th November
Move in for Christmas Open Day 9th November, 11am - 4pm Strakers are delighted to present Park Place by Redcliffe Homes which offers a wide range of styles and prices, set within a country…
Read more…Wonderful Wiltshire
Strakers present two exceptional period properties both set in beautiful locations. Rowde Court offers an incredible opportunity to own the principal wing of a handsome Victorian country ho…
Read more…Southside Farm Open Day
OPEN DAY - Saturday 28th September: 11am–3pm Convenient Country Living Strakers present nine generous family homes in an exclusive development by Hills Homes near Malmesbury. …
Read more…Auctions Lot 8 - Old Town, Swindon
Strakers Auctions - 12th September, Devizes Lot 8 in the next auction is located in Old Town, Swindon and is an investment opportunity comprising a cafe on the ground floor and a 3-bed maison…
Read more…Farmhouse Style 5 Bedroom Home
Southside Farm is a small exclusive development by Hills Homes. Located in the beautiful village of Corston near Malmesbury, Southside Farm consists of nine generously proportioned three, f…
Read more…Wadswick Green
A New Way Of Living For People Over 60 Wadswick Green is your local retirement village in Corsham, operated by Rangeford Villages, and offers generous accommodation located within a stunnin…
Read more…New Homes Available in Corsham
Redcliffe Homes offer a wide range of styles and prices on their homes at Park Place set within a countrywide setting. Park Place is a stone's throw away from the quintessential market tow…
Read more…Exceptional Country Views
A stunning 6 double bedroom architect designed home in a fabulous rural setting with gardens and grounds approaching 4 acres. For a video tour click here. To contact the Devizes te…
Read more…Helen's On A Mission
Helen Hopgood who works in our Lettings team, has undertaken the incredible task of not only donating her Kidney to her sister, but also losing more than four stone in just six months in order…
Read more…Lettings Maintenance Menu
Whether you have a property to let, for sale or you are purchasing a home, our lettings team can give very competitive quotes for any of the maintenance and repair services listed below, eithe…
Read more…Mark Townend To Represent England
Mark Townend is not only an outstanding valuer based out of our Devizes office but he has also been chosen to represent England at the 2019 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships being …
Read more…Mark & Charlie's Charity Transylvania Trek
Two of our directors, Charlie Doel and Mark Hulse are taking on the 6-day Trek Transylvania in aid of the NSPCC. They will start the trek by staying in small mountain villages to get …
Read more…Last One Remaining At Broughton Court
Don't Miss The Last Home Remaining Broughton Court is a small exclusive development of just 10 homes in the beautiful village location of Broughton Gifford. This 4 bed de…
Read more…Charlie Doel Talks Auctions At The NSBRC
Charlie Doel took to the stage at the NSBRC Strakers auctioneer Charlie Doel took to the stage at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre May Show over the weekend to talk throu…
Read more…Strakers Sponsor The Corsham 10K
Strakers were proud sponsors of this years Corsham 10k. The run is now in its 37th year, organised by Corsham Running Club, and all proceeds after costs are donated to local charities…
Read more…Open Day on Exclusive Development in Urchfont
There are just two houses remaining in an exclusive development located in the quintessential village or Urchfont, Wiltshire. For more information click here or to book a viewing, please co…
Read more…Southside Farm, Corston
Stunning development by award winning Hills Homes now available An exclusive development by Hills Homes, on the edge of the beautiful village of Corston near Malmesbury. Southside Farm consis…
Read more…Corsham hits the headlines again
The Sunday Times have featured Corsham again; this time as one of the best places to live in the UK. The article listed Corsham as number four in the South West region of the UK to live. The …
Read more…Fire Damaged Detached Cottage
Bishop's Cannings Devizes This fire damaged cottage is situated in the heart of the sought after village of Bishop's Cannings. The village has a thriving community with excellent prim…
Read more…Strakers Tenant Fee Ban Seminar
Tenant Fee Ban Seminar, Wednesday 15th May, 7.00pm, The Bear Hotel, Devizes The Government has announced that the Tenant Fee Ban will come into force from 1st June 2019. This means a ban on a…
Read more…Going Places Corsham
The charming town of Corsham is home to one of our Wiltshire based offices and was also a feature in The Sunday Times this month. The Sunday Times reported that 'this little Wilts…
Read more…Strakers Day At The Races
Strakers were invited by Awdry Bailey and Douglas (ABD) solicitors to a charity race day at Newbury Race course. ABD were sponsoring the event in aid of Greatwood Charity who are based in Marl…
Read more…New Steps For Strakers
Regardless of the reputation of online agents, you cannot escape the fact that they have changed the way we buy and sell houses. People understandably want the best price for their home, a hom…
Read more…February Auction Catalogue Release
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Read more…Strakers instructed on fifth Hills Homes Site
Strakers are delighted to announce that we have been instructed on our fifth Hills Homes Site. Having previously been instructed on The Light, Margery Holroyd Rise, Cowbridge Mill, Malmesbury …
Read more…Stunning Development in Corston Now Available
Southside Farm has generous family homes available to reserve in a stunning development in Corston near Malmesbury. The Hills site boasts a selection of 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes, all f…
Read more…The Helen Straker Charity raise over £60,000 for Dorothy House and The Bath RUH Forever Friends Appeal
Helen Straker was an incredibly determined character, battling for many years before losing her fight against cancer in 2013. During that time, she showed equal determination to raise funds fo…
Read more…Strakers Win Lettings Award
Strakers are delighted to have won an industry award for 3rd Best Lettings Agent in the South West in a Rightmove sponsored ceremony. We always strive to go the extra mile for our customers ac…
Read more…Park Place, Corsham
Incentives Available Stunning, 5 bedroom detached home in Corsham, complete with a double garage and flooring included throughout. For full details click here or to book an appointment con…
Read more…Bybrook View Open Days
£10,000 CASHBACK available if reserved on either day Bybrook is a prestigious gated development, set in the middle of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside just outside Corsham. To view th…
Read more…Tour de Strakers
Tour de Strakers completed!! Strakers Managing Director, Antony Bulley put on his cycling gear and cycled 70 miles around Wiltshire, stopping off at all six of the Straker branches on his way …
Read more…September Auction Catalogue
Our September Auction Catalogue is now available to download here
Read more…Charlie Doel Appointed as Director
Strakers are delighted to announce that Auctioneer, Charlie Doel has joined the board of Directors having been with the company 14 years. Charlie joined Strakers back in August 2004 as a Gener…
Read more…100th Auction
It was Strakers 100th land and property auction at The Corn Exchange on the 10th May. ‘The night was certainly a testament to the hard work put in over the past 17 years as well as the s…
Read more…The Fifth Helen Straker Golf Day
Following the great success of previous Helen Straker Charity Golf Days we built upon that success for the fifth year running. Helen was an incredibly determined character, battling for many y…
Read more…Corsham 10k
It was great to sponsor the Corsham 10k again this year and to have a team running. The Course was undulating with a flat first kilometre then a gentle incline for the next 3 kilometres. …
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