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CONTENTS June 2022

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THE WISHLIST June exhibitions, jubilee events and restaurant openings

2 0

FIRST LONDON HOME Royal

2 1

HERO PURCHASES Luxury gifting

2 2

LIVE WELL LONDON Health, beauty

2 6

PRECIOUS METAL A roundup of

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ROYAL APPROVAL Lucy King

3 6

SUMMER DELIGHTS Grazing boards

4 3

MODERN CLASSIC A spotlight on

4 5

expert and biographer Ingrid Seward talks to Jane Slade inspiration ahead of Father’s Day

2 6

and wellbeing tips, plus product picks the finest platinum jewellery pieces

3 6

investigates the Queen’s favourite London shops, brands and restaurants and cocktails for informal entertaining the return of Gio Ponti’s furniture

SCRUB UP WELL Tallulah Rushaya uncovers all of the latest high-impact bathroom decor trends

5 3

A FRESH APPROACH Headteacher Rose Hardy on outdoor learning

5 7

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER Magical

5 8

ICONIC STREETS Ruth Bloomfield

6 2

PROPERTY NEWS Zoe Dare Hall on

6 4

ANNE ASHWORTH Why a map of the

1 3 0

PROPERTY OF THE MONTH

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UK escapes for wedding nights and romantic anniversary celebrations

2 1

explores eternally fashionable Chelsea the Kensington’s royal renaissance 1953 coronation route reveals so much A Belsize Park family home in one of London’s coolest neighbourhoods

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ON THE COVER A radiant young Queen Elizabeth snapped 70 years ago, en route to the opening of parliament in 1952 The London Magazine 13

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he Queen is a true Londoner. She was born 96 years ago on 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair, and has lived and worked in the capital ever since. As we celebrate her Platinum Jubilee this month, we take a look at Her Majesty’s favourite restaurants, hotels and shops in the city, from her Kensington shoemaker to her St James’s cheese supplier. On our What’s On pages, we pick out some of the glittering events taking place to mark this landmark event. During her 70-year reign, the capital has transformed – property experts note that you could buy an entire London house in 1952 for the price of one square foot in Kensington today. The Queen is a steadfast, reassuring presence in this fast-paced city. And for that, we offer our thanks.

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THE WISHLIST EXPERIENCE LONDON

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THE WISHLIST E X H I B I T ION S AND EVENTS S up erb loom: Tower of L ondon

S ome 2 0 - mi lli on, sp eci ally- selected seeds p lanted i n the moat at the Tower of L ondon wi ll b loom thi s summer, creati ng a not- to- b emi ssed sp ectacle to celeb rate the p lati num j ub i lee. The new natural landscap e, lef t, wi ll b ecome a p ermanent and fi tti ng legacy. 1 J u n e- 1 8 S ep t em ber T ow er of L on d on hrp .org .uk

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D avi d R emfrey: W atercolour

A RT A N D DE S I G N K ensi ngton & C helsea A rt W eek

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M ayfai r A rt W eek end

The annual celeb rati on showcases the b est i n contemp orary art, wi th 3 0 galleri es tak i ng p art, such as H auser & W i rth, B A S TI A N and the R oyal A cademy of A rts. 2 0 2 2 s newcomers are P ace, N o. 9 C ork S treet, and C arl K ostyà l. 2 4 -2 6 Ju n e M a y f a ir mayf ai rartweekend.com

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Thi s year, the theme of A rt W eek i s N ouri sh, ask i ng the q uesti on: how can we nouri sh ourselves wi thout dep leti ng the p lanet? M ore than 1 0 0 events and shows wi ll b e tak i ng p lace all over the royal b orough, i ncludi ng an ex hi b i ti on b y hyp erreali st arti st K ate V erri on at S elect G allery i n N otti ng H i ll. 2 3 J u n e- 3 J u l y kcaw.co.uk

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JUBILEE EVENTS P lati num J ub i lee P ageant

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Troop i ng the C olour

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N u C i vi li sati on O rchestra

A mong the j ub i lee celeb rati ons tak i ng p lace at the S outhb ank C entre i s a p erformance of u e llington s a compositions, including The ueen s uite, i nsp i red b y hi s meeti ng wi th H er M aj esty i n 1 9 5 8 , lef t. 3 Ju n e Q u een E l i z a bet h H a l l southbankcentre.co.uk

S even D i als J ub i lee C eleb rati ons Come on do n to the capital s ultimate street p arty for li ve musi c, fun masterclasses, alfresco entertai nment, F i fti es- themed food and dri nk and much, much more. 2 -5 Ju n e S even D i a l s , C oven t G a r d en sev endi als.co.uk

O x ford C i rcus

The newest addi ti on to the 2 8 - 5 0 fami ly of wi ne work shop s and k i tchens offers an awardinning Collectors List, sho casing rare and uni q ue fi ne wi nes alongsi de a seasonal menu desi gned b y ex ecuti ve head chef, J uli en B ari s. G r ea t P or t l a n d S t r eet 2 8 5 0 ox f ordci rcus.co.uk

Taste of L ondon

The b i ggest food festi val i n town returns from - une, ith a vast array of the city s b est restaurants offeri ng everythi ng from C ari b b ean to C antonese cui si ne. R eg en t ’ s P a r k london.tastef esti v als.com

The I vy A si a M ayfai r

O p eni ng on 3 1 M ay, the I vy A si a M ayfai r wi ll offer a sushi b ar and mai n restaurant wi th da ling antique decor, all under 2 cherry b lossom trees. A longsi de sp ellb i ndi ng di shes such as spinach and mushroom gyo a, below, ex p ect li ve D J s and a sense of theatre. N or t h Au d l ey S t r eet thei v yasi amayf ai r.com L

L OOK AHEAD M A S TE R P I E C E A R TF A IR B ack to wow art lovers and collectors i n the grounds of the R oyal H osp i tal C helsea, M asterp i ece returns wi th a sp ectacular array of museum- q uali ty work s for sale, i ncludi ng j ewellery and anti q ues from more than 1 3 0 i nternati onal ex hi b i tors. 3 0 J u n e- 6 J u l y masterp i ecef ai r.com S A V O U R A b rand- new food and dri nk festi val arri ves at R oyal H osp i tal C helsea thi s J uly. F renchi e, P olp o, S alt Y ard G roup and more b i g names on the cap i tal’ s culi nary scene wi ll b e there, wi th li ve chef demonstrati ons, li ve b ands, masterclasses, cock tai ls and more. 3 0 -3 1 J u ly R oy a l H os p i t a l C h el s ea sav ourf esti v al.com B U C K IN G H A M P A L A C E TO U R E x p lore the magni fi cent state rooms whi ch are op en to vi si ts for ten week s each summer. Thi s year, a sp eci al di sp lay featuri ng the fi rst offi ci al p ortrai ts of the young Queen and i tems of p ersonal j ewellery wi ll b e i ncluded i n the p ri ce of the ti ck et. 2 2 J u ly -2 O c t B u c k in g h a m P a la c e rct.uk/ v i si t/ bucki ng ham- p alace

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I N T ERV I EW

MY FIRST LONDON HOME

INGRID SEWARD

Ingrid Seward, royal expert, editor in chief of Majesty magazine and author talks to Jane Slade

T h e Q u een w a s w a l k i n g t h e c ou r s e w i t h L or d C a r n a r von a n d s t op p ed n ea r u s . V i ctor sai d, ‘ I ngri d get the b unny to gi ve a o er to the ueen.’ So I grab b ed a dai sy and got the b unny gi rl to run out and gi ve i t to the Queen. The p hotograp her R on B ell got a fab ulous p hoto whi ch went all over the world. ar e e Majesty a a e after a a a e on t h e s c en e. H er and C harles’ s 1 9 8 1 royal weddi ng sealed i ts success. I ’ ve k ep t every i ssue. a r r e e ee r al r She told me, h yes I use your maga ine as a diary and to find out what my fami ly are doi ng. ’ That was a very p roud moment.

I s p en t m y c h i l d h ood a t 4 3 G l ou c es t er P l a c e, i n M a r y l ebon e. I ’ d look out of my nursery wi ndow and see rag- and- b one men. Today, the road’ s li k e a motorway. M y f a t h er w a s a d oc t or a n d g r ea t f r i en d s w i t h t h e g y n a ec ol og i s t , S i r J oh n P eel , w h o d el i ver ed m e. H e also deli vered all the Queen’ s children, so my connec on ith the royal fami ly b egan early on. I w en t t o F r a n c i s H ol l a n d S c h ool , t h en a r u r a l boa r d i n g s c h ool . A nd then, finally, ueen’s Secretarial College in South ensington.

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n a world now saturated with artisan gin, Silent Pool Gin is one of the original premium handcrafted gins that has made its mark across the globe and successfully established its own unique identity among luxury spirits. Born in a distillery deep in the heart of the Surrey Hills in lush English countryside and christened with the name of its legendary location, Silent Pool Gin has emerged as one of the preferred choices of the gin cognoscenti. It is a fresh, clean, juniper-driven spirit, a contemporary take on the classic London Dry gin. Delicate flavours of homegrown lavender and local chamomile have been combined with fresh citrus notes and velvety honey (sustainably sourced from a neighbouring farm) to produce a gin of outstanding depth and complexity. Quality is never compromised. Every drop of Silent Pool Gin is handmade, naturally distilled and sustainably produced. And if the brand’s absolute

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Elizabeth’s

LONDON Born and bred in London, the Queen knows the capital’s makers and merchants well. Lucy King takes a look at how Her Majesty’s best-loved brands, restaurants and shops will be marking her Platinum Jubilee

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he images of families crowding around the television on 2 June 1953 are so familiar, no matter what age you are: whole streets up and down the country crammed into the sitting rooms of those who were lucky enough to own a set, catching a glimpse of the young princess walking sombrely up the nave of Westminster Abbey on her way to become Queen Elizabeth II. The coronation, which took place a year after the accession, sparked a flurry of souvenirs – from commemorative tea towels to china plates – many of them produced by Royal Warrant holders who were commissioned to assist with the preparations for the coronation. Following the appointment of the new monarch, with her own households and preferences, a new raft of warrants were handed out – many of which have been renewed time and time again over the past seven decades – and the Queen soon had her own favourite places, foods and brands. The Queen is a true Londoner. Born in Mayfair, until recently the capital was her primary residence (post-pandemic she’s now based at Windsor Castle) and Buckingham Palace has been not just her London home for almost all of her 70 years on the throne, but her office too. Of course, most of the Queen’s entertaining has been done in the magnificent state rooms there, but the monarch has been known to very much enjoy lunch out in the capital. The Goring and Claridge’s are two of her most regular favourites – but she’s also been spotted at The Ivy on West Street, and Bellamy’s in Bruton Place (just around the corner, literally, from where she was born at 17 Bruton Street) as well as, of course, The Ritz. The Ritz was awarded a Royal Warrant in 2002 (for banqueting and catering services, the same year the Queen hosted a 50th Golden Jubilee anniversary dinner there) and in 2006 her 80th birthday celebrations were held in the hotel’s Ritz Club. The hotel is holding a four-course dinner and ball on 2 June, where a 19-piece big band will entertain guests. The Goring, the venue of choice for many of the Queen’s overseas royal relatives during the coronation – and the only hotel to have been granted a royal warrant for hospitality services– is celebrating in numerous ways. Its Jubilee Fizz – a Champagne cocktail created just for the occasion – includes a dash of Dubonnet, a favourite aperitif of Her Majesty and of the late Queen Mother. Or enjoy The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea, available until 1 September; meanwhile the Dining Room revisits some of the coronation dishes, including Filet de Edinburgh, now updated to Dover sole with garnish ‘Edinburgh’, and parfait aux fraises making a return as Crown of English strawberry parfait. Across Green Park and onto Piccadilly, Fortnum & Mason is said to The London Magazine 31

be Her Majesty’s favourite London department store. Royal Warrant holders since 1910 (with a short break when rationing came in during the Second World War) and associated with the royal household since 1707, it was at Fortnum’s that for a long while the Queen personally did her Christmas shopping. On the fourth floor is the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon, named in honour of Her Majesty’s 2012 visit, back when she was celebrating a mere 60 years on the throne. It’s unsurprising then, that Fortnum’s has gone all out with the commemorative souvenirs and food-hall treats. There’s a Jubilee Tea Party Hamper, £150, packed with delights to enjoy, perhaps while also using Fortnum’s limited-edition jubilee plate, bone-china teacup, saucer, and tea towel (£12.95). Just around the corner is Paxton & Whitfield on Jermyn Street, cheesemonger to the Queen. The company has held the Royal Warrant of Appointment to every monarch since Queen Victoria, and this year celebrates its own landmark 225th anniversary. Special cheese cakes, designed to be showstopping centrepieces at summer parties can be ordered in store or online. The Elizabeth Cheese Cake is £450 and serves 200 people. Another royal favourite in St James’s is Rachel Trevor-Morgan, maker of the Queen’s hats. Trevor-Morgan made her first hat for the Queen in 2006 for Her Majesty’s 80th birthday service at St Paul’s Cathedral, and was granted a Royal Warrant in 2016. “The pride that I feel at seeing Her Majesty in one of my designs never diminishes,” she says. However, there’s always an element of surprise. “We’re never party to what the Queen will wear on what day, so it’s with eager anticipation that we wait to see what she has on her head and whether it will be one of ours!” All that shopping – and of course her neverending work appointments – require comfortable footwear. A neat 2¼-inch heel, an almond toe and waterproofed leather: for more than 50 years the monarch has worn the same style from Anello & Davide. Tucked away behind Kensington High Street, this boutique has been making bespoke shoes for the great and good since it opened in 1922. The Queen’s shoemaker David Hyatt once ROYAL FAVOURITES C ou n t er - c l oc k w i s e f r om t op : The

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The alchemy of design Personal creativity inspires Studio Clementine

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e want to help people create timeless and elegant spaces, inspired by their personal creativity,” says Georgina Wood, founder and creative director of Studio Clementine, where collaboration between studio and client is their raison d’être. She continues, “We look to bring a client’s unique style into our designs, this might be based on their love of a treasured object, an artwork or a particular piece of jewellery. With this as reference, we combine our interior creativity and history of design knowledge to make the concept relevant to the 21st century and modern living. It’s important we create something that brings joy to clients’ daily lives but remains functional.” Launched in 2021, Studio Clementine brings together specialist skills and unrivalled suppliers to surpass expectations, helping clients achieve their dream designs. Whether a central London pied-àterre, boutique retail space or countryside retreats and spas, the team offers a seamless personal service, nurturing clients through the decision making.

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With 25 years of experience working for awardwinning interior design studios, including David Collins Studio, Georgina has honed her talents working across every type of project, from international private clients, ski chalets and elite residential developments, to multi-starred hotels and flagship retailers. Most recently the team designed the interiors of tableware emporium, Bonadea, in Belgravia, dubbed ‘London’s most beautiful store’. Get in touch, via enquiries@studioclementine.co.uk

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THE PRIDE THAT I FEEL IN SEEING THE QUEEN IN ONE OF MY DESIGNS NEVER DIMINISHES noted, “We supply one or two pairs a year and occasionally renew the tops and re-heel them. The Queen doesn’t waste money – she’s no Imelda Marcos.” The royal family’s other leather goods go-to is warrant-holder Ettinger – established in 1934 and purveyor of beautifully-made, British-designed accessories. Back in Mayfair, another of the Queen’s favourite London establishments is Floris – a Royal Warrant holder since 1820 when George IV appointed John Floris as his ‘smooth pointed comb maker’. This purveyor of aftershaves, soaps, pomades and fragrances has had a shop at 89 Jermyn Street since 1730 and the Queen is said to wear the perfume White Rose created by Floris at the Jermyn Street shop in the early 1800s. To celebrate her milestone, Floris has launched a fragrance in the Queen’s honour: Platinum 22 takes its inspiration from the flora of Her Majesty’s gardens and is a woody-fruity blend that includes orris, lime, rich rose and violet. No doubt after celebrating this momentous occasion, it’s to those gardens that she will retreat. L

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SUMMER TO CELEBRATE Add to the street-party atmosphere of the jubilee bank holiday with a colourful grazing spread that's deliciously eye-catching, easy to share, and absolutely packed with seasonal flavours

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TA STE THE R A I N BOW

Summer entertaining is all about keeping things easy and informal while you and your guests relax in the sunshine. It’s less about dining and more about ‘grazing’ over a long afternoon or balmy evening. Morgan McGlynn, owner of Cheeses of Muswell Hill in north London, has perfected the cheeseboard over many years, creating stunning centrepieces for exactly this type of entertaining. “I started making cheeseboards when I was about 20 and would take them to friends and families when visiting.” When she opened her shop, customers started asking for cheeseboards and the spectacular results now feature in her book, The Modern Cheeseboard. “A summer cheeseboard is one of the easiest and most fun boards to put together,” says McGlynn. “Not only is there a huge array of cheeses that come into season during the summer months, you’re also spoilt for choice with farmers’ markets bustling full of deliciously-colourful, vibrant, beautiful produce. When it comes to creating my summer boards, it’s the brighter the better for me, and perfect pairings means the board is not only beautiful but tastes delicious. Ideal summer pairings include gouda, prosciutto and cantaloupe melon; mozzarella, peaches and walnuts; goat’s cheese, walnuts and fig jam: all great with a glass of pinot grigio. Brie and roquefort go well with raspberries, while Cornish yarg complements strawberries, and pairs nicely with a cabernet sauvignon or pinot noir.” .

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Each element of the board should bring diversity of flavour, texture and visual appeal, says McGlynn: Cheese – The star of the show. I recommend using between three to five different cheeses: fresh goat’s and ewe’s cheeses are particularly amazing in summer. Cured meats – I recommend one or two types with different flavour profiles (salty, spicy, sweet, etc.) such as prosciutto or saucisson. Crackers and bread – A light sourdough cracker or grissini bread stick will work beautifully on a summer board. Fruit and vegetables – Use fresh, seasonal fruit to pair with the cheeses you select and to add vibrant colour. Dried fruits are also great for a different texture. Add fresh veggies, such as peas in their pods, fresh herbs and olives or pickles for piquancy. Jams and spreads – Fresh fruit jam, honey and hummus are all great options to add some variety. I also like to make a dip, such as beetroot, for colour. Nuts – A few different types of nuts are a great way to fill in those empty spaces on your board and perfect for snacking. The Modern Cheeseboard by Morgan McGlynn (White Lion Publishing, £16.99) is out on 19 July. 38 The London Magazine

SU MMER SOLSTICE BOA R D Morgan McGlynn, owner of Cheeses of Muswell Hill

“Ever since I was a little girl, my parents have had a summer solstice party. I serve this go-to summer board every year and it has never failed me. It’s beautifully bright and bursting with seasonal cheeses and refreshing produce.” INGREDIENTS 300g (10½oz) Parmigiano Reggiano 200g (7oz) gouda 8 mozzarella bocconcini 120g (4½oz) Ragstone goat’s cheese log 125g (4¼oz) mini Camembert 20g (¾oz) sliced prosciutto 40g (1½oz) saucisson 80g (2¾oz) watermelon ¼ cantaloupe melon 1 orange 1 peach ¼ cucumber 30g (1oz) fig jam, plus extra to serve bunch of red grapes small handful of walnuts 4 breadsticks 3 rosemary sprigs handful of edible flowers

METHOD Crumble off about half the Parmigiano Reggiano, leaving about 5cm (2in) left at the end. Cut the gouda into evenly-sized, neat triangles. Place the mozzarella bocconcini into a ramekin. Halve the goat’s cheese log. Slice the saucisson into 5mm- (¼in) thick pieces. Cut the watermelon into small triangles, the cantaloupe melon into thin wedges and the orange into 5mm(¼in) thick slices. Halve the peach, remove the stone and cut one half into wedges. Thinly slice the cucumber. Put the fig jam in a ramekin or bowl. To assemble, place the two ramekins of mozzarella and fig jam on the board just off centre. Put Parmigiano Reggiano (whole and crumbled pieces) on the top right and goat’s cheese (both halves) Camembert together near the centre of the board. Fan gouda slices on the bottom right and bottom left of the board. Place grapes and peach near the Parmigiano Reggiano, along with the breadsticks, and fan cucumber and watermelon slices by the mozzarella bocconcini. Spread melon wedges and orange slices across the bottom of the board, near the gouda, and fan prosciutto out by the peach. Fill the gaps with walnuts and slices of saucisson, and garnish with rosemary sprigs and flowers. Serves two.

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Sip sip hooray! What better way to celebrate this summer’s festivities than with a refreshing cocktail? Mixologists and gin makers share their special recipes with us

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“The Covent Garden Hotel Bar team have created a superb Dubonnet-based cocktail with some of the Queen’s past and present favourites – gin and Chambord. It’s well known that the Queen quite likes a tipple every now and then, and this finely crafted drink pairs perfectly with our bespoke Royal Afternoon Tea,” says Rebecca Bezzina, food and beverage manager, Covent Garden Hotel.

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Platinum Spritz Silent Pool has unveiled a limited-edition bottle (priced £45, silentpooldistillers.com) to commemorate Her Majesty’s momentous occasion this summer. With only 6,500 Platinum Celebration Edition bottles being released, the gin has aromatic peach and floral notes, subtle layers of juniper and delicate hints of tea, which give way to light rose.

INGREDIENTS 35ml Silent Pool Gin Platinum

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Denis Broci, head barman at Claridges Hotel in Mayfair will be serving up this summery, royally-delicious cocktail to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

INGREDIENTS 2 orange slices 2 lemon slices ½ a passionfruit 8 mint leaves, plus a mint sprig, to garnish 50ml Chivas Regal 18 Year Old Blended

30ml Dubonnet

Celebration Edition

20ml Portobello Gin

70ml of dry white wine

15ml Chambord

Honey

Dash orange bitters

Elderflower tonic

10ml sugar syrup

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To make a Platinum Spritz, pour the gin into a copa glass filled with ice, add dry white wine and stir in the honey. Top it off with the sparkling elderflower tonic.

Gently churn the fruit and the mint leaves in a cocktail shaker with crushed ice, then add the remaining ingredients. Pour into a highball glass and garnish with mint. L

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he early 1950s was a time of extraordinary innovation. With the end of the Second World War came a desire to modernise our lives, move away from the past, explore innovative new materials and push the boundaries of design further than ever before. This era marked a turning point for the legendary Italian architect, writer and furniture designer Gio Ponti (1891-1979). The newborn Italian furniture industry could produce items on a large scale and against this ‘anything is possible’ backdrop, he conceived the ‘round project chair’. Its name, the Round D.154.5, comes from the rounded shape of the seat and backrests, also referred to as the ‘soap bar’. This was a wholly original, thoroughly modern design, using materials such as vipla upholstery (a plastic that resembles leather), curved plywood to join the backrest and seat, and metal feet. Its eight pieces could be screwed together easily and were simple to produce, package, transport and assemble. Designed in 1954, the chair went into full production and was presented at the 11th Milan Triennale in 1957. Ponti was very fond of this chair

and used it to furnish his buildings, from the Italian Cultural Institute in Stockholm to the Alitalia offices in Manhattan. More than six decades later, Ponti’s armchair has been given a new lease of life, thanks to the Heritage Collection reissue project by Molteni&C, in collaboration with the Gio Ponti Archives. Careful study of Ponti’s drawings, photos and period materials have made it possible to faithfully reproduce the armchair. It is available in a huge range of Molteni&C finishes, from boucles and chenilles to leather, canvas, linen and velvet. The result sees the rebirth of a modern masterpiece, many years ahead of its time. As Salvatore Licitra, curator of the Gio Ponti Archives, says: “The design of this armchair was holding together all the energy, positivity and enthusiasm of the following decade.” Combining design, art and industry, it is as fresh and relevant in today’s interiors schemes as it was back then. As the great Gio Ponti himself once said, “The most resistant material in construction is art.” L The Round D.154.5 is available through Molteni&C. i i i ag i ore on ro on Road, S or go o ol eni i The London Magazine 43

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now, I’m specifying bronze and brass-toned n oasis of privacy and relaxation, the bathroom is pieces that draw the eye when set against more than just a functional muted, polished marble slabs. My go-to supplier is THG Paris for its elegant clean space. And its design lines and exquisite finishes.” has seen much-needed Marble is a classic feature that instantly updates that imbue the spa experience, as brightens any bathroom. As well as classic well as more dramatic elements that instil white marble, there are other colours the individuality your home deserves. that can be used to zone in your basins, New finishes include statement lighting, walls, or floor. “We’re now seeing darker, maximalism, and even wallpaper. richer colours in the bathroom,” explains “I always start by looking at the space James Lentaigne, and the light. Then it’s creative director the symmetry of the NEW FINISHES at Drummonds room; I love to add (drummonds-uk.com). a focal point, be it a INCLUDE “Our clients are hand-painted feature STATEMENT increasingly opting wall or a gorgeous LIGHTING, for the richer, darker fireplace,” reveals Katharine Pooley, MAXIMALISM AND Verde Guatemala marble we now offer interior designer EVEN WALLPAPER as an option on many (katharinepooley.com). of our products. “Other favourite Green marble works extremely well with techniques are beautifully crafted joinery, brassware or dark antique finishes, helping design flourishes, layering the lighting to create a refined, luxurious look.” and mixing finishes such as antiqued brass There’s a renewed interest in using against marble, contrasting textures, colour within the home, with particular and adding singular accents. These attention being paid to how different hues all transform a bathroom into a very can elevate the atmosphere, as well as how individual environment of much-needed wellbeing. Each bathroom fixture needs to it looks. “Neutral shades for the bathroom are an all-too common be as beautiful as the overall space. Right

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BACK to NATURE

There are many benefits of outdoor learning for teenagers, explains Rose Hardy, headmistress at Haberdashers’ Girls’ School

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ith an increase in forest schools and the benefits of outdoor learning widely reported, getting pupils outside and into the fresh air has been a top priority for many schools over the last few years. Certainly, in the case of primary-aged children, schools have risen to the challenge of creating adventurous, inspiring outdoor education, which has been shown to improve wellbeing and concentration at school. Unfortunately, from age 11 upwards, the emphasis around outdoor learning seems to tail off, or is confined to the netball court or rugby pitch during scheduled PE lessons. This is a great pity, since we already know that young people spend far too much time indoors in front of screens. As schools, we need to be doing as much as possible to stimulate a desire for being outside. When children reach senior school, everything switches to academic progress, exams and assessments. Sadly, this simply nurtures the classic stereotype of young people

more reluctant they’ll be to engage with it.

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who don’t really want to be outside. This is, of course, a vicious cycle too, because the more we restrict outdoor learning within these age groups at school, the

Fresh air is good for the body and soul, and although this is important, outdoor learning is not just about wellbeing. There’s an academic aspect to learning outside of the classroom that we shouldn’t overlook. Sciences such as biology and other STEM subjects should be taught outside more often, and this activity should be timetabled as part of the curriculum, not simply a nice add-on. From developing horticultural expertise to studying and observing geographical surroundings, being outside strengthens academic development and provides a visually stimulating, multi-sensory learning environment for pupils. We’re constantly teaching our young people about the impact of climate change and how to take better care of our world. That also means understanding seasonal changes, recognising local wildlife and identifying the plants and trees that The London Magazine 53

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grow on your doorstep. Caring for our world starts at home in our local environment, so schools have a duty to educate older children to become stewards of their own campus. This is also about instilling respect for our immediate surroundings.

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Often when children think of climate change, they immediately think of the polar ice caps or the extinction of certain species. While these are important considerations, children are less likely to think about the hyper-local impact of climate change. For instance, how much litter can you spot on your street and what species of birds frequent your garden? Schools are very good at providing a raft of co-curricular activities, many of which are sports-related and will naturally take 54 The London Magazine

SCHOOLS HAVE A DUTY TO EDUCATE OLDER CHILDREN TO BECOME STEWARDS OF THEIR OWN CAMPUS

place outdoors, but it’s the everyday curriculum that needs more work. Getting older children outside as part of their daily routine should be happening in the same way that it does for primary schools. Getting pupils enthused about gardening for instance, will equip them with the skills to grow and nurture, as well as foster a deeper appreciation around patience and care. Taking co-curricular activities further, schools could embrace the idea of an allotment, set up a bird-watching club or build partnerships with charities to give back to their communities. In doing the bare minimum around outdoor learning for older children, schools are essentially sending the message to teenagers, that being outdoors isn’t that important. Surely, we send that message at our peril. L habsgirls.org.uk

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ICONIC STR EETS OF

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O p p os i t e p a g e f r om t op : P avi li on R oad now boasts an irresis ble b lend of contemp orary restaurant op ons, niche bou ques and ar sanal retailers; the p ai ntb ox shades of B ywater S treet never fai l to charm

t has been 40 years since the Official Sloane Ranger Handbook was published, charting the style and mores of the Eighties Chelsea set. Today, what with solstice evening sound baths at the Chelsea Physic Gardens, rock stars at the Royal Hospital (yes, really), a new breed of It restaurants, and dog cafés, it’s safe to assume that Caroline and Henry would barely recognise their old stomping ground. Even Peter Jones – the mothership – has just unveiled a modern facelift. And, to celebrate this month’s Chelsea Flower Show the whole place is simply smothered with extravagant floral installations.

A TF IR S TG L A N C E

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Bloom (23-28 May) with dozens of shops, restaurants, and hotels creating lavish floral installations. This year’s theme, to honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, is British Icons, and past experience suggests that the Cadogan Hotel, smart stationers Smythson, and jewellers Monica Vinader and Kiki McDonough will be amongst those going all out. Beyond Sloane Square and King’s Road, Chelsea’s prettily painted cottages are still fresh and lovely. Bywater Street’s pastels are particularly charming in springtime, while Smith Terrace offers a bolder take on the all-the-colours-of-the-rainbow theme. The splendid redbrick piles on Cheyne Gardens sit at the other end of Chelsea’s property scale: traditional, imposing, vast, and with price tags to match.

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Famed for its iconic Flower Show and forever-fashionable parade of shops and boutiques, evergreen Chelsea continues to evolve and attract new generations, writes Ruth Bloomfield

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The renai ssance of P avi li on R oad i ncludes one of Y otam olenghi’s biggest eponymous neighbourhood delis, abov e, here you can nibble salad or get stuc into a halva. Granger Co is an all-day oint here you can share small plates or go for a fancy burger. t ans’ ar Grill pic something classic, li e stea , or more modish li e beef carpaccio. long the ing’s oad there are no not one, but t o, itera ons of he Ivy brand. he pre y oral Ivy Chelsea Garden, below, resides at number , hile a fe doors do n, he Ivy sia hich opened last summer serves stylish sushi. nother ne comer for pet lovers is Love y uman, a to nhouse ith a dog-friendly cafe ith pet daycare and treatment rooms upstairs.

In between, there’s everything from new luxury apartments to classic garden squares to elegant white-stucco townhouses.

W H Y IC O N IC ?

Chelsea has a rare talent for remaining in fashion, not merely for years but for centuries. The one-time riverside village of Chelsey was owned by King Henry VIII who stashed two of his wives (Catherine Parr, Anne of Cleves) in a house on what is now Chelsea Manor Street. King Charles II founded the Royal Hospital Chelsea in 1682 to provide a home for aged soldiers, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and surrounded by gardens. Its royal patronage made Chelsea a fashionable spot for the wealthy to own a house, and the King’s Road follows the route of a private road

linking St James’s Palace to Fulham which existed until King George IV’s reign. During the 19th century, Chelsea developed a reputation as an artists’ colony, home to Joseph Turner, James McNeill Whistler, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. It later became the epicentre of Swinging London, with bright young things hanging out at the Chelsea Drug Store, and shopping at Malcolm McLaren’s boutique, originally named Let it Rock. From the 1980s onwards, Chelsea has been synonymous with the crews of exboarding schoolboys and girls who had come to London to build careers and/or find husbands. Lady Diana Spencer lived at 60 Coleherne Court, close to King’s Road for three years before her marriage to Prince Charles. The London Magazine 59

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ALWAYS IN STYLE:

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recently opened, as did cute Spanish childrenswear brand Beeboon and jeweller Daniella Draper. Fashionistas should make for Sloane Street, where they will find Chanel, Burberry and Anya Hindmarch. When it comes to education, Chelsea is prep-school heaven, from Garden House School, where a young Winston Churchill learned his ABCs, to Hill House, alma mater of both Prince Charles and actress Anya Taylor-Joy, which has sites on Flood Street and Cadogan Gardens. Older pupils can go on to Hill House’s senior school on Hans Place, and the Lycée Francais Charles de Gaulle is an easy walk. When not playing host to the Flower Show, the Royal Hospital Chelsea is more than a home for red-coated military veterans. Live at Chelsea is a four-day music festival, this June featuring Paul Weller and Tom Jones. Later this summer, it will host the Masterpiece London Art Fair, and a food and drinks festival.

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Peter Jones, the grand old man of Sloane Square, has had a curvy glass facelift. A light installation will “animate” the store, and plans for a sixth-floor restaurant and plant-filled roof conservatories lie ahead. The Cadogan Estate, which owns a big swathe of Chelsea, has been working hard to revive the neighbourhood. Pavilion Road has been transformed into a destination of cool, with a mix of new restaurants, brands and artisanal shops, including London Cheesemongers, Provenance Butchers, Moyses Stevens, for gorgeous flowers, Ice Cream Union, Mother Vine, a wine barcum-off licence, the high-tech KXU gym, and Olivia von Halle, for luxe silk pyjamas. Big new openings on the King’s Road include Soho.Home.Studio on Duke of York Square. The Soho House offshoot sells the clubs’ signature furniture and homewares. Hip fashion label Ganni

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Andy Buchanan, a director at John D Wood, has been selling properties in Chelsea since 1973 – when it was very much the poor, bohemian relation to neighbouring Belgravia. Today, it attracts buyers from across the globe – and while small, Chelsea offers plenty of variety. “The thing about Chelsea is that it’s a village, but there are also villages within it,” says Buchanan. Take Old Chelsea – close to the Thames and centred on Cheyne Walk. “It’s miles from the Tube but people love it because it’s easy to park and at weekends there’s nobody around,” he says. Its redbrick homes come in all shapes and sizes. “You could buy one of the smallest houses for £3m, but then it goes

up and up. The larger homes might cost £60m to £70m.” Chelsea’s other premium addresses are its garden squares north of King’s Road. Lucy Morton, head of UK residential agency at JLL estimates that a townhouse in Markham, Carlisle, or Chelsea Square would cost around £7.25m. Then there’s Chelsea Green, the network of streets around Chelsea Common. And Chelsea Barracks, a £3bn development of more than 400 apartments, where a seven-bedroom townhouse is currently on sale for £58m – has piqued interest in south Chelsea, says Morton. “It has extended the area people call Chelsea, and with Battersea Power Station just over the river, it has become more popular.” L

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R E L AT I V E V AL U E S he average sale price in Chelsea in the last year as £ , per square foot up per cent in the last decade. he most expensive house in the area as a six-bedroom home on he oltons, hich sold for £ 4. m in 2 2. he priciest property on a per-square-foot basis as a five-bedroom at on anresa oad, hich sold for £4, 2 per square foot in 2 4. here are currently homes for sale in Chelsea, ranging from a £2 , studio at to a seven-bedroom house priced at £ . m. S ou r c e: L on R es / L a n d R eg i s t r y

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L generously-si ed t o-bedroom ictorian terrace ust a fe minutes’ al from South ensington. Ag en t s : johndwood.co.uk

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KENSINGTON reigns supreme

Prime buyers know that they can count on the capital’s established postcodes, writes Zoe Dare Hall

t’s Jubilee June, the month in which the nation swathes itself in bunting and the global spotlight shines on London, whose palaces, parks and landmarks will be at the epicentre of the Queen’s Platinum celebrations. For central London’s property market, it has been a stellar few months leading up to the jubilee. The £5m+ market saw sales in the first quarter up by 25 per cent on the same period last year, and the longstanding super-prime postcodes of Kensington, St John’s Wood, Belgravia and Chelsea accounted for two in every five secondhand sales, according to Savills. If last year saw prime buyers flock out to Wimbledon and Richmond, “old established postcodes are reasserting themselves, which is a trend we expect to strengthen throughout 2022,” says Jonathan Hewlett, Savills’ head of London residential. That’s largely down to “country dwellers

returning to their desks and looking to cut the commute,” says Pete Bevan, Savills’ co-head of prime central London. There’s also a wealthy demographic looking for a “manageable bolthole, while shopping around for a base in second home destinations – sun, sea or mountain,” adds Constance Cunningham, London senior sales associate at UK Sotheby’s International Realty, who says large lateral flats with outside space are in particular demand. “Retirees and downsizers used to be the profiles to spend six months of the year in London and six months in Florida or the South of France, but we’re now experiencing this shift occurring a lot earlier on in people’s lives, now that remote work is increasingly possible.” While domestic buyers have reigned in PCL for the past two years of the pandemic, overseas investors are on their way back. Cunningham reports “a lot of

25%

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Americans and Canadians seeking lifestyle purchases as launchpads into Europe”. And they, as we know, can’t resist a bit of royalty. Kensington, in particular, benefits from its royal pedigree. “Associations with Kensington Palace and its Royal Borough status are part of what makes Kensington almost a brand in itself and quintessentially British in the eyes of many international buyers,” says Simon Barry, head of new developments at Harrods Estates. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who live with their three children in apartment 1A Kensington Palace, are a definite draw to the area. Remaining units at the newly-completed, super-prime scheme Lancer Square, just behind the palace, start at £4.86m through agents Savills and Knight Frank, and most of the buyers are London-based (though a wide range of nationalities) and mainly owneroccupiers. There’s an almost villagey feel

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PRICE OF A FIVE-BED HOUSE IN KENSINGTON IN 1952

PALATIAL SETTINGS Above: V i ctory H ouse, an i mmaculate vi lla near K ensi ngton P alace, i s for sale through H arrods E states wi th a gui de p ri ce of £ 2 2 . 5 m.

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Far left: Grade II-listed, six-bedroom Cheniston Lodge is on for £8.2m (Sotheby’s); luxury Lancer Square apartments benefit from 24-hour concierge service

and people feel safe, surrounded by police from the neighbouring embassies. Had you bought a property in Kensington back at the time Elizabeth became Queen, you would have paid around £12,000 for an average five-bed home now costing around £5.6m, reckons Matthew Harrop, director at John D Wood & Co. “Within the last six months, a new price per square foot has been achieved in the Royal Borough, with some properties reaching 5-10 per cent more per square foot than the 2015 peak,” he adds. Put another way, buyers now, according to JLL’s research, pay more for one square foot of Kensington than they would have spent in 1952 on an entire London home (based on the capital’s average price of £2,486 per sq ft). In the intervening 70 years, London prices have risen 208 times. Savills’ figures go back to 1982 – the year Prince William was born. It calculates a house in prime central London worth £5m in March 2022 would have cost just

over £330,000 in March 40 years ago. It’s a hefty price growth, certainly, but Kensington hasn’t risen quite as far as it might, due to the emergence of rival super-prime enclaves, thinks Simon Barry. “Over the past decade, the reinvention of Mayfair as London’s most exclusive residential location, and Marylebone as the most fashionable inner-city village have made Kensington and Chelsea feel a little ‘old school’,” he comments. “As a result, prices have failed to match the West End’s growth.” Kensington’s retail offering lags behind Chelsea, too, “because it doesn’t have an overarching landlord such as the Cadogan Estate, and Westfield has stripped the life out of it,” comments Guy Meacock at Prime Purchase buying agency. Post-pandemic priorities will drive people back to Kensington, though, thinks Barry. “They’re placing greater value on size, outdoor space and flexible accommodation.” Prices in Kensington & Chelsea rose by 10.5 per cent in February,

compared with the same month last year, according to JLL. And the shortage of sales stock is fuelling price growth in the prime rentals market too. Kensington rents have risen by 6 per cent in the last six months, and houses are achieving an average £2,511 per week, 4.9 per cent higher than they were pre-pandemic, says JLL. Scott Joseph from Cluttons’ Hyde Park office describes the Kensington rental market as “flying”, due to the return of international corporate lets, especially from the US. “We recently rented a large family home in Kensington within 48 hours for over the asking price,” he says. Old school and establishment it may be, but buyers and renters, it seems, know they can count on Kensington. And after June, they may have even greater competition, thinks Stephen Holmes, head of flat sales for Savills Kensington. “With the world’s media set to be focused on Kensington, I predict that buyers will be widening their searches to include the Royal Borough.” L The London Magazine 63

LONDON LIFE

ANNE ASHWORTH

ne of my favourite possessions is a vintage London Transport map, produced in early 1953 as a guide for those travelling into town for the Queen’s Coronation on 3 June of that year. This June, as London gets into party mode for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, I’ll be looking at this beautiful example of cartography more than usual, reflecting on the past seven decades of our city. The coronation map provides instructions on how to reach the key spectator assembly points on the route taken by the gold state coach from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey – and back. Her Majesty’s return journey was longer, taking in Oxford Street, Regent Street, Park Lane and Piccadilly. Each of these locations is marked in a different colour, with information on Tubes, buses and trolley buses. For example, Piccadilly, best reached by the number 9 bus, is designated as the ‘cerise’ destination. Even London Transport succumbed to the Fifties’ fondness for French words – cerise means deep pink. The map also supplies parking details for the few who owned cars in that era. Could these motorists have conceived that, by 2022, the centre of the map would be a Ultra Low Emission Zone? Definitely not. But the ‘pea-souper’ smogs of 1952 and 1953 were the spur for the 1956 Clean Air Act: not only a turning point for environmentalism, but also for Londoners’ resolve to improve living conditions. Pollution is still a huge issue. But our city will always be a work in progress, often succeeding magnificently, sometimes 64 The London Magazine

The desire to live in Chelsea, or anywhere in London, is reflected by the surge in property values failing miserably. The coronation coach rolled past Second World War bombsites. Only in this century did we begin to remedy the issue of the unlovely developments that sprang up on such land in the Sixties and Seventies. But it’s too easy to focus on blunders. Landmark buildings such as the Lloyd’s Building and The Shard have appeared. High quality housing has been delivered, not only for the affluent. One example of superior social housing is the McGrath Road scheme in Stratford. Designed by

CROWING GLORY Thousands congregated to watch the Queen travel to and from the ceremony

architect Peter Barber, it’s a contemporary version of a Victorian terrace. The reworking of this housing style illustrates how well it has served London since the 1670s. When the Queen came to the throne, many such buildings were in poor repair, lacking even bathrooms. Extended, revamped and redecorated, they’re now some of the capital’s most desirable homes. In the early Fifties, the rent on a largish flat in Chelsea’s Elm Park Gardens was £100 a year – about £3,000 in today’s money. Nowadays, a studio apartment here rents for about £3,600 a month, highlighting the area’s ascent from boho to haute luxe (as they said in the Fifties). The desire to live in Chelsea, or anywhere in London, is reflected by the surge in property values since 1952 – when an older property cost an average of £1,500, slightly less than a new home with ‘mod cons’, like bathrooms. Today the average price of any property in the borough is £1,382,760. The beneficiaries of this price appreciation are suitably gratified. But that doesn’t mean that they shrug their shoulders at the situation of those priced out of the market. Senior property and finance experts view this as a major impediment to economic progress. The map is also a reminder of the diversion that the coronation provided at a challenging time. Huge optimism surrounded the crowning of Elizabeth II. There’s a sense that we can’t summon the same level of emotion today. But while Londoners moan a lot – often with good reason – I suspect they’ll set aside their gripes to enjoy the Platinum Jubilee festivities. And those street parties. L

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A historic map of the Queen’s Coronation route reveals how far the capital – and its residents – have come in 70 years

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FOR SALE THE FINEST HOMES ON THE MARKET

Detached industrial low built villa Warwick Place, W9

Warwick Place Underground Station: 0.1 miles

Truly unique home with a perfect mix of industrial modern and period features secluded by walled gardens, reception room, kitchen, principal en suite with dressing room, further bedroom/galleried study, bathroom, shower room, utility, pantry, cinema room, store room, roof terrace, courtyard and garden, garage and off-street parking, EPC = C

Freehold | 3,606 sq ft | Guide £12.95 million

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Elegant period townhouse Little College Street, SW1P

Westminster Underground Station: 0.3 miles

Exquisite Grade II listed family home arranged over 5 floors with views of Houses of Parliament, reception room, kitchen, dining room, 6 bedrooms (3 en suite), bathroom, study, family room, patio garden

Freehold | 3,417 sq ft | Guide £6.35 million

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Substantial semi-detached house Napier Avenue, SW6 Putney Bridge Underground Station: 0.2 miles Wonderful family home with lovely west-facing garden and off-street parking, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, dining room, 6 bedrooms (1 en suite), 2 further bathrooms, utility room, garden, EPC = D

Freehold | 2,742 sq ft | Guide £4.25 million

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Handsome period family home Hazlewell Road, SW15 Putney Station: 0.6 miles This wonderful property provides excellent accomodation with generously proportioned rooms and high ceilings throughout, 2 reception rooms, open plan kitchen/dining room, principal en suite bedroom with dressing room, 5 further bedrooms, 2 further bathrooms, cloakroom, cellar, rear and front gardens, EPC = C

Freehold | 3,558 sq ft | Guide £2.95 million

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Outstanding Belgravia mews house Eaton Row, SW1

Victoria Underground Station: 0.3 miles

Newly refurbished three storey house in an attractive cobbled mews in Belgravia, spacious reception with dining area, kitchen, principal bedroom suite with dressing room, 2 further double bedroom suites, off-street parking, EPC = D

Freehold | 1,336 sq ft | Guide £3.25 million

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Warwick Square, SW1V £5,950,000 Located on one of the most desirable private s uares in imlico, a five double bedroom apartment o ering flexible accommodation across two floors. This charming home has a spacious reception room which opens onto a roof terrace spanning the width of the property. In addition, the property has residents only access to the gardens of Warwick Square, energy rating c. Dexters Westminster. 42 Denbigh Street, London, SW1V 2ER T: 020 7590 9570 E: westminstersales@dexters.co.uk 72 SALES

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Drayton Gardens, SW10 £2,750,000 A newly refurbished apartment set on the raised ground floor with two bedrooms and two en suite bathrooms. The property has a spacious reception room which is large enough to accommodate both living and dining areas. Situated on a quiet residential street, this is a prime location within close proximity of the famous King’s Road and all the bouti ue shops it has to o er, energy rating c. Dexters South Kensington. 144 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 4NR T: 020 7373 8883 E: southkensales@dexters.co.uk www.thelondonmagazine.co.uk

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Graham Terrace, SW1W £3,350 per week In the highly sought after area of Belgravia, this terrace house has been designed in a contemporary style allowing for lots of natural light. The property has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a secluded garden, and a balcony. The closest tube station is Sloane Square, one of London’s most fashionable areas full of shops, bars and restaurants, energy rating c. Dexters Chelsea & Belgravia. 45 Sloane Avenue, London, SW3 3DH T: 020 7590 9500 E: chelsealettings@dexters.co.uk 74 SALES

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Upper Brook Street, W1K £6,900 per week Arranged over five floors, an elegant Neo-Georgian townhouse which has been newly renovated. This impressive property has four reception rooms, seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. There are many period features including high ceilings, fireplaces and bow windows. Conveniently located for all the amenities of Oxford Street and restaurants of Mount Street, energy rating d. Dexters Mayfair. 66 Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 3JL T: 020 7590 9595 E: mayfairlettings@dexters.co.uk www.thelondonmagazine.co.uk

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ACACIA ROAD, ST JOHN'S WOOD NW8

n elegant, impeccably designed Victorian family house, situated on one of the finest roads in St John's Wood. The home has been meticulously refurbished over the last several years and offers outstanding family accommodation, along with secure off street parking. 4 B E D R O O M S | 3 B AT H R O O M S | 5 R E C E P T I O N R O O M S | G A R D E N A P P R O X I M AT E LY 3 , 3 74 S Q F T | G R A D E I I L I S T E D 0 . 3 M I L E S T O S T J O H N ' S W O O D U N D E R G R O U N D S TAT I O N

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1 MAYFAIR CHAMBERS, MAYFAIR W1K

beautifully designed apartment situated within an exclusive modern development, close to Berkeley Square in Mayfair. The property provides a rare opportunity to purchase a lateral flat with a porter.

3 B E D R O O M S | 3 B AT H R O O M S | R E C E P T I O N R O O M A P P R O X I M AT E LY 1 , 8 0 0 S Q F T | E P C B 0 . 3 M I L E S T O B O N D S T R E E T U N D E R G R O U N D S TAT I O N

Guide price £6,250,000 Leasehold Knight Frank Mayfair jonathan.fieldman@knightfrank.com 020 4502 7683

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MORTON LODGE, HAMPSTEAD NW3

n exceptional maisonette ideally situated on one of Hampstead's most historic roads. Accessed via its own private entrance, the property benefits from exquisite period features throughout, off street parking for two cars and a private west-facing, wraparound garden. 2 B E D R O O M S | 2 B AT H R O O M S | 2 R E C E P T I O N R O O M S | G A R D E N A P P R O X I M AT E LY 1 , 8 9 6 S Q F T | G R A D E I I L I S T E D 0 . 2 M I L E S T O H A M P S T E A D U N D E R G R O U N D S TAT I O N

Guide price £3,600,000 Share of freehold Knight Frank Hampstead katy.brookes@knightfrank.com 020 4502 7598

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BERENS ROAD, KENSAL GREEN NW10

modern home occupying a former factory building with a separate studio apartment and private courtyard garden. This spectacular home offers a high level of privacy while retaining much of the fabric of the original building, including exposed brick walls and timber beams. 4 - 5 B E D R O O M S | 4 - 5 B AT H R O O M S | 3 R E C E P T I O N R O O M S | G A R D E N A P P R O X I M AT E LY 3 ,7 0 2 S Q F T | E P C D 0 . 3 M I L E S T O K E N S A L G R E E N S TAT I O N

Guide price £3,000,000 Freehold Knight Frank Queen's Park sarah.khalil@knightfrank.com 020 4502 8036

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Paultons Street, SW3 Arranged over four floors, with an abundance of flexible living space, this attractive period house features a bright southerly aspect and a landscaped rear garden. Approx. 2,108 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, open-plan dining room, study, utility room, terrace, garden. Freehold

Guide Price £3,950,000

Chelsea – 020 3151 5592

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Queen’s Gate, SW7 With high ceilings and modern finishes throughout, this impressive raised ground floor flat offers luxury living in a prime central location. Approx. 987 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), open-plan reception room. Leasehold

Guide Price £1,900,000

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South Kensington – 020 3151 6425

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Briarwood Road, SW4 Situated on a quiet tree-lined street in Abbeville Village, this truly magnificent Victorian red-brick house is handsomely set within a terrace of five exquisitely built homes. Approx. 2,948 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suite), 2 reception rooms, open-plan dining room, cellar, garden. Freehold

Guide Price £2,500,000

Clapham – 020 3151 6205

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Leigh Court Close, Cobham This charming period property is set only moments from the thriving village of Cobham, whilst being located in a beautifully secluded, lush setting at the top of Leigh Hill. Approx. 3,388 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, open-plan family room, dining room, media room, study, garden, off-street parking. Freehold

Guide Price £2,100,000

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Cobham – 020 3151 7253

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St James, Barbados Located in the exclusive Sugar Hill Estate, this luxury villa benefits from superb sea views from the entire first floor, as well as pool and garden views from the balcony. Guests of the estate can enjoy amenities including a gym, clubhouse, communal pool, on-site restaurant and tennis courts. Ref: BRBISVS2590

Guide Price £3,989,000

International – 020 3151 0367

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Onslow Road

Richmond TW10

This Richmond Hill property features a two-storey zinc-wrapped extension with wrap-around glazing and balcony. The lower ground floor comprises step-free side entrance, boot room hallway with fitted storage and open-plan kitchen. On the upper floors there are four double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, including a main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. EPC rating D

£4,000,000 freehold

Richmond

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Riverview Gardens

Barnes SW13

£1,000,000 share of freehold

A rare three-bedroom garden flat in the prestigious Riverview Gardens. This beautiful ground floor property is immaculately presented and boasts a private and well-manicured south-facing garden. EPC rating C Barnes

020 8104 7531 central.enquiries@chestertons.com

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Wetherby Place

South Kensington SW7

£2,400,000 share of freehold

A stunning three-bedroom duplex apartment situated over the top floors of this Victorian redbrick building. This property has been comprehensively refurbished to a very high standard with a beautiful reception room and south-facing terrace. EPC rating D

South Kensington

020 7182 1400 central.enquiries@chestertons.com

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Bettridge Road

Parsons Green SW6

£2,750,000 freehold

A period five-bedroom family house arranged over four floors. The property is located on a quiet tree-lined street just moments from Hurlingham Park and the famous Hurlingham Club. EPC rating C Parsons Green

020 7182 1407 central.enquiries@chestertons.com

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Park Road, Marylebone NW1 £1,850,000

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Old Brompton Road, Earls Court SW5 £3,150,000

A stunning three bedroom apartment with direct access to a garden and extensive communal grounds, on the market for the first time in over 30 years. Three bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Ground floor apartment Direct garden access | 1,635 sq ft | EPC Rating C | Share of Freehold

EARLSCOURT.SALES@KFH.CO.UK | 020 7740 2020

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Bouverie Place, Paddington W2 £1,625,000

BAYSWATER.SALES@KFH.CO.UK | 020 4525 3278

Dorset Street, Marylebone W1U £1,100,000

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Chelsea Manor Street, Chelsea SW3 £2,275 pcm

A gorgeous one bedroom flat, set within a sought after portered building on a quiet road in Chelsea, moments from the King’s Road and St Luke’s Gardens. One bedroom | Open plan kitchen | Wooden flooring Portered building | Sought after location | Furnished

SOUTHKENSINGTON.LETTINGS@KFH.CO.UK | 020 4571 9538

Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia W1T £4,333 pcm

A beautifully presented one bedroom apartment, benefitting from a contemporary finish, modern appliances and high quality furnishings. One bedroom | Second floor | Open plan kitchen/diner Built in storage | Close to local amenities | Furnished

MARYLEBONE.LETTINGS@KFH.CO.UK | 020 3040 6270

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Portobello Road, Notting Hill W11

Guide price £1,725,000

Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 | nottinghill@struttandparker.com

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Lennox Gardens, Knightsbridge SW1X

Guide price £5,450,000

Strutt & Parker is a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited, which provides a full range of services across the residential, commercial and the rural property sectors.

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Epple Road, Fulham SW6 £2,150,000

Freehold

Earls Court, SW5 £1,125,000

Share of Freehold

A charming and bright four-bedroom family home, on this prime road in Parsons Green.

A beautifully modernised raised ground floor two-bedroom flat finished impeccably well with small balcony.

Fulham 020 7731 7100 | fulham@struttandparker.com

South Kensington 020 3930 2588 | southkensington@struttandparker.com

Brookville Road, Fulham SW6 £1,150 per week

Victoria Street, Knightsbridge SW1H £675 per week

Furnished

A beautifully presented four-bedroom house on a prime residential road in the heart of the ‘The Villes’.

A beautifully designed spacious one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Victoria.

1,569 sq ft (145.7 sq m) Kitchen | Reception room | Four bedrooms | Three bathrooms Garden | EPC rating E

686 sq ft (63.7m) Kitchen | Reception room | Bedroom | Bathroom | EPC rating B

Fulham 020 7731 7100 | fulham@struttandparker.com

Sloane Street 020 7235 9959 | sloanestreetlettings@struttandparker.com

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Balliol Road, Notting Hill W10 £2,500 per week

Unfurnished

Cedarland Court, Chelsea SW7 £3,500,000

Leasehold

Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 | nottinghilllettings@struttandparker.com

Chelsea SW10 020 7373 1010 | ChelseaSW10@struttandparker.com

Elvaston Mews, South Kensington SW7 £3,250 per week Furnished

Essex Villas, Kensington W8 £9,500,000

A stylish, newly refurbished mews house with integrated garage in South Kensington.

A semi-detached family house with south-facing garden, situated on the prestigious Phillimore Estate.

South Kensington 020 3930 2588 | southkensington@struttandparker.com

Kensington 020 7938 3666 | kensington@struttandparker.com

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GOLDSMITH ROAD, N11 £1,500,000 FREEHOLD

6 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

5 reception rooms

A lovely semi-detached period home with a wonderful feeling of space and an abundance of charm and character throughout. Arranged over several levels, the family home features an open plan kitchen and family room, with bi-fold doors to a Juliette balcony. 0203 9256 579

98 SALES

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WARDELL MEWS, SW4 £8,500 PCM

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 reception rooms

Rare opportunity to rent this luxury five bedroom mews home arranged over three floors. Situated in a secluded development in the heart of Clapham Old Town and spanning over 2,800 sq. ft, the property boasts impressive open plan living. EPC B 0203 0513 875

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CHEPSTOW ROAD, W2 £3,750,000 FREEHOLD

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 reception rooms

A delightful four-bedroom family home finished to an exceptional standard throughout. Ideally located in the heart of Notting Hill, the property offers high ceilings, a lovely rear garden and roof terrace. EPC E. 0203 9183 901 NOTTINGHILL@HAMPTONS.CO.UK

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Ennismore Gardens, Knightsbridge SW7 £7,995 per week

Knightsbridge | lettingsknightsbridge@eu.jll.com | +44 (0)20 3697 2487

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Maze Hill, Blackheath SE3 Guide price £1,850,000 Freehold

Greenwich | greenwich.sales@eu.jll.com | +44 (0)20 3535 7528

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020 7407 3669 | towerbridge@cluttons.com | cluttons.com

Sir John Lyon House, The City, London EC4V A river fronted penthouse with spectacular views across the Thames Leasehold | O.I.E.O £3,000,000 | 3 bedrooms | EPC rating: C Sir John Lyon House is an award-winning, ultra-modern residential development located on the North side of the river in the heart of the City. The apartment exceeds 1,600 sq ft of internal accommodation and has three double bedrooms, two of which are en-suite. The primary bedroom faces out directly onto the Thames with floor to ceiling windows. The reception room is a vast open-plan living space with floor to ceiling windows and a Juliet balcony offering unrestricted views of some of London’s great landmarks including the Tate Modern, River Thames and Millennium Bridge. The vast area, which features a boutique designed glass staircase leading up to a roof terrace offering 360-degree views, personifies exactly what a penthouse’s entertaining space should be.     

Penthouse Roof terrace Water views Porter Garage.

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The Rosemary, Shad Thames, London SE1 One of London’s most unique river properties offering some of the finest views in London Leasehold | O.I.E.O £4,000,000 | 4 bedrooms | EPC rating: C The house stands over five floors and is one of the very few ‘grand design’ homes in Central London. The property exceeds 2,770 sq ft and is arranged as three bedrooms, three en-suite bathrooms, study, two reception rooms and open kitchen. The interior has been extensively refurbished throughout, complementing its contemporary exterior architecture. The fourth floor boasts an 800 sq ft southern facing private roof terrace offering unrestricted views east out towards Canary Wharf and the river. The second reception has direct access out onto the terrace. Residents have access to the building’s swimming pool and gym.      

House Roof terrace Porter Water views Resident’s parking Upper floor with lift.

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Gibraltar Walk, E2 £1,850,000 This stylish, four storey Victorian warehouse conversion set on a quiet side street is just moments from Brick Lane and Shoreditch. Maintained to a lovely standard throughout, the property boasts a wealth of natural light and character, with double height ceilings, original wooden floors and exposed whitewash brickwork. Four Bedrooms • Patio Garden • Resident Parking Shoreditch office: 020 7613 2746

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Stanhope Stanhope Gardens, Gardens, SW7 SW7 Stanhope Gardens, SW7

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£2,000,000 £2,000,000 £2,000,000

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Highlever Highlever Road, Road, W10 W10 Highlever Road, W10

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£2,750,000 £2,750,000 £2,750,000

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KENSINGTON@BECTIVE.CO.UK KENSINGTON@BECTIVE.CO.UK

020 7795 4288 020 7795 4288

W8 4NW W8 4NW

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Durham Durham Terrace, Terrace, W2 W2 Stanhope Gardens, SW7

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£1,250 PW (Short Let) £1,250 PW (Short Let) £2,000,000

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Highlever Highlever Road, Road, W10 W10 Highlever Road, W10

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£1,200 PW £1,200 PW £2,750,000

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Here Here today, today, Home Home tomorrow tomorrow KENSINGTON@BECTIVE.CO.UK

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BUCKING HAM GATE , SW 1E Within an exclusive building, a newly refurbished apartment with two double bedrooms and two en suite bathrooms. Located close to an abundance of shops and cafés on Victoria Street, energy rating e. • Two Bedrooms • Two En Suites • Open Plan Reception Room • Utility Room • Air-Conditioning • Lift Access

PIMLICO 020 7828 4243 pimlicolettings@jackson-stops.com jackson-stops.co.uk

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£1,400 PER WEEK

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KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE , W2 Moments from the hustle and bustle of Notting Hill, a three bedroom penthouse apartment with over 2,500 sq. ft of luxurious living space and a private roof terrace offering unrestricted views of the London skyline. • Penthouse Apartment • New Development • Three Bedrooms • Three Bathrooms • Roof Terrace • Underground Parking

HOLLAND PARK 020 7727 5222 hollandparklettings@jackson-stops.com jackson-stops.co.uk

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£8,500 PER WEEK

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Kew Green London TW9

£4,250 pcm

A truly impressive three-bedroom property overlooking the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew and set back from Kew Green, within walking distance of local amenities and transport links.

Barnes 0203 733 9163 barnes@carterjonas.co.uk

3 double bedrooms • Reception room • 2 bathrooms

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New Cavendish Street London W1G Guide price £3,750,000

Elegant and developed to the highest of standards in a prime Marylebone location, this fantastic three bedroom first floor, period apartment boasts high ceilings and an abundance of natural light.

Marylebone 0203 811 6742 marylebone@carterjonas.co.uk

3 double bedrooms • 2 reception rooms • 2 bathrooms • Upper floor with lift • Approximately 1,370 sq ft

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3 UPPER BROOK STREET, MAYFAIR W1

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A FREEHOLD GRADE II LISTED PERIOD BUILDING JUST OFF GROSVENOR SQUARE Mayfair In 1677, Sir Thomas Grosvenor, 3rd baronet, married Mary Davies, the heiress to part of the manor of Ebury, and through this alliance the Grosvenor family gained 100 acres of Mayfair. These Mayfair lands started to be developed after an Act of 1710, which permitted leases to be granted for building on the land. Development hastened from c.1720, and in 1724 Mayfair became part of the new parish of St George, Hanover Square. In August 1720, Sir Richard Grosvenor (eldest son of Sir Thomas and Mary Davies) appointed Thomas Barlow, a carpenter, as the Grosvenor Estate Surveyor, to develop ‘The Hundred Acres’; his grid of wide straight streets with a ‘place’ or square at the centre. It was a model of early town planning and between 1720 and 1740 a network of fine streets was laid out between Regent Street and Park Lane.

People of Title When completed, the houses in Upper Brook Street were occupied by the finest families in society, with Mayfair immediately becoming a fashionable residential district for the aristocracy. In 1760, a quarter of the houses in the street were occupied by people of title. By 1807 Brook Street and Upper Brook Street were described as ‘grand avenues from Hyde Park to Bond Street... the calm retreats of nobility and persons of great landed property’. Later in the nineteenth century the street became a favoured place of residence for successful, often knighted, surgeons and physicians, including several who attended the royal family. OCCUPANTS INCLUDE Col. Francis Byng, brother of Adm. Sir George Byng, 1st Viscount Torrington, 1732–3. William Praed, M.P., 1738–41. Mrs. Elizabeth Byng, 1743–86. Viscountess Strangford, wid. of 8th Viscount, 1882–7. Maj.-gen. Charles Vyvyan Cox, 1888–1903. Sidney Philip Phillips, physician, 1905–27.

3 Upper Brook Street The original building lease dates from 1730. It is clear from looking at the exterior and interior of the building today that it is no longer early 18th century in character. There are no original internal decorations such as panelling or plasterwork, no original windows, and no original stairs. The 19th century alterations changed the character of the building. The existing building has the architectural character of a much altered, mid-19th century house. This is reflected in the interior and in the front and rear elevations.

Extract from Rocque’s map of London (1746) showing Upper Brook Street running westwards from Grosvenor Square to Hyde Park and Tiburn Lane, now Park Lane

Listed Status In 1964 Westminster City Council included No. 3 Upper Brook Street within the Mayfair Conservation area, where the building is considered to make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area, and on 1st December 1987 the property was added to the Government’s Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historic Interest in the Grade II category. The building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.

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Externally, the front elevation incorporates elements of the original early 18th century façade. The brown brick of the original building can be seen at first-floor with red brick quoining and window dressings. The brown brick and red quoining continue in part to the second-floor level but generally fades away. This lack of consistency is potentially indicative of the rebuilding of the second-floor elevation and above.

LISTING ENTRY Name: 3, Upper Brook Street W1. List entry Number: 1221643 District: City of Westminster. District Type: London Borough Grade: II Date first listed: 1-Dec-1987 CITY OF WESTMINSTER - UPPER BROOK STREET, W1 No.3 - A Grade II listed Terraced town house. 1730 with early and mid C.19 alterations. Brown brick with stucco rusticated ground floor, slate roof. 3 storeys, basement and attic storey. 3 windows wide. Square headed doorway with rectangular fanlight to right and 2 square headed recessed ground floor sashes, all with voussoirs and vermiculated keystones. 1st and 2nd floors have recessed sashes with slightly cambered gauged arches, the 2nd floor windows with stucco aprons. Original cornice above 2nd floor, parapet coping to attic. Cast iron balcony across 1st floor. Wrought iron area railings. Interior early to mid C.19 with plain geometric staircase. Survey of London; Vol. XL.

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Rear terrace looking toward properties on Lees Place

The Existing Building The property has a gross internal area of approximately 5,000 sq.ft. and is currently divided into three self-contained units: • A ground and lower ground-floor three bedroom maisonette • A first-floor apartment • A second and third-floor three bedroom maisonette The building has a private garden and a separate roof terrace.

Rear garden and existing extension

The whole property is offered with FREEHOLD title and full vacant possession. Viewings are strictly by prior appointment through the owners. Joint Sole Selling Agents

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Fehd Alsaidi 36 North Audley Street, London W1K 6ZJ Tel: +44 (0)20 7578 5115 fehd.alsaidi@savills.com savills.co.uk

Peter Wetherell frics 102 Mount Street, London W1K 2TH Tel: +44 (0)20 7493 6935 parw@wetherell.co.uk wetherell.co.uk

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77-79 Ebury Street, London, SW1W 0NZ +44 (0)20 7495 9580 london@sothebysrealty.co.uk

An incredibly rare opportunity to purchase a penthouse with arguably one of London’s finest views Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N Four Bedrooms | Four Bathrooms | 4,372 Sq Ft | £14,950,000 With direct lift access to the apartment, this penthouse offers wondeful, lateral living across two floors. The reception room is over 40’ in length and there are two large, private terraces showcasing what can only be described as the picture postcard view of London’s skyline.

Unique penthouse in a handsome, Victorian Grade II listed terrace mansion Belgrave Road, Pimlico, SW1V One Bedroom | One Bathroom | £950,000 This standout apartment boasts beautiful, industrial style interiors, mixing sophistication with on-trend styles, its exposed brick walls and metallic finishes give it an American studio feel, while its beautiful south facing views demonstrate the quintessential London white stucco designed buildings.

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Bute Gardens, London W6

£2,495,000

A Delightful White Stucco Fronted 4/5 Bedroom Family House • 4/5 Bedrooms • Double Reception

• Kitchen/Breakfast Room • 3 Bathrooms

• Study/Bedroom 5 • Guest Cloakroom

• Utility Room & Storage • Walled Southerly Garden

• EPC Rating C 70 • Freehold

Ashchurch Grove, London W12

£2,100,000

A Truly Charming 4/5 Bedroom Late Victorian House • 4/5 Bedrooms • Double Reception

• Full Width Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Bathroom

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• Shower Room • Guest Cloakroom

+44 (0)207 371 4171

• Cellar Storage & Utility • Front & Rear Garden

• Balcony • EPC Rating E 50

Brook Green London W6

• Freehold

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De Vere Gardens, W8 An elegant and attractive lateral apartment extending to 2704 sq ft on the second floor of this well run portered mansion block. 4 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms - Guest Cloakroom - 2 Reception Rooms - Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Balcony - Lift - Porter EPC Rating D

Leasehold 976 Years Unexpired

£6,650,000

KNIGHTSBRIDGE: 34 BEAUCHAMP PLACE LONDON SW3 1NU 0207 596 6999

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TO LET THE FINEST HOMES ON THE RENTAL MARKET

Well connected flat Queens Court, W2

Queensway Underground Station: 0.1 miles 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, portered building with elevator, underfloor heating, Council Tax = F, EPC = C

Un/Furnished | 987 sq ft | £1,150 pw (£4,983 pcm) + fees and other charges may apply* Archie Orr Ewing Savills Notting Hill Residential Lettings 020 3430 6618 aorrewing@savills.com

Beautiful mews apartment Ebury Mews, SW1W

Victoria Underground Station: 0.5 miles 3 bedrooms (2 en suite), further bathroom, reception room, separate kitchen, set over the first and second floors, private entrance from the mews, Council Tax = G, EPC = C

Furnished | 1,317 sq ft | £1,500 pw (£6,500 pcm) + fees and other charges may apply* Georgina Bartlett Savills Sloane Street Head of Lettings 020 7824 9079 gbartlett@savills.com

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Completely refurbished apartment Queen's Gate, SW7

Gloucester Road Underground Station: 0.2 miles 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, new integrated kitchen, spacious private rear terrace, Council Tax = G, EPC = D

Furnished | 1,379 sq ft | £1,600 pw (£6,933 pcm) + fees and other charges may apply* Danny Daniel Savills Knightsbridge Residential Lettings 020 7590 5068 danny.daniel@savills.com

White stucco-fronted house Cambridge Place, W8

High Street Kensington Underground Station: 0.4 miles 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, garden, patio/terrace, residents parking, Council Tax = H, EPC = D

Furnished | 2,867 sq ft | £7,500 pw (£32,500 pcm) + fees and other charges may apply* Isabella Birch Reynardson Savills Mayfair & St James's Residential Lettings 020 7824 9009 ibreynardson@savills.com

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BOSCOBEL PLACE, BELGRAVIA SW1W

beautifully designed mews house recently built with a modern finish, which is wonderfully proportioned and offers an abundance of light. The property provides perfectly balanced accommodation with an exquisite attention to detail and clever use of space. 4 B E D R O O M S | 4 B AT H R O O M S | 2 R E C E P T I O N R O O M S W I N T E R G A R D E N | G A R A G E | A P P R O X I M AT E LY 2 , 8 4 0 S Q F T | E P C C 0 . 3 M I L E S T O S L O A N E S Q U A R E S TAT I O N | 0 . 5 M I L E S T O V I C T O R I A S TAT I O N

Guide price £4,500 per week Knight Frank Belgravia and Westminster caroline.phillips@knightfrank.com 020 4502 7526

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As well as rent and the tenancy deposit, tenants who do not have the protection of the Tenant Fees Act 2019 will be asked to pay an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person. All fees shown are inclusive of VAT. Tenants may also be asked to pay a higher deposit if they wish to have a pet if the landlord agrees. Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees

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3 MARKET MEWS, MAYFAIR W1J

characterful mews house with off street parking, discreetly located in Mayfair's historical Shepherds Market. Designed with a modern touch, this space is decorated neutrally and offers high quality furnishings. 3 B E D R O O M S | 2 B AT H R O O M S | R E C E P T I O N R O O M | K I T C H E N | P R I VAT E PA R K I N G G U E S T W C | A P P R O X I M AT E LY 1 , 9 1 6 S Q F T | E P C C 0 . 3 M I L E S F R O M G R E E N PA R K T U B E S TAT I O N

Guide price £2,250 per week Knight Frank Mayfair rahim.najak@knightfrank.com 020 4502 7239

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KINGS ROAD, CHELSEA, SW10 An amazing, contemporary double aspect maisone e that has been redecorated to a high standard. Comprising over 1700 sq the property is extremely light and bright which benefits from its own private entrance, integral sound system, underfloor heating and air conditioning. The top floor Studio reception room/kitchen offers fantastic living space with great ceiling height and wooden flooring. There is a secluded north facing terrace leading from the studio room. Viewing is highly recommended.

FURNISHED £1,250 PER WEEK £5,416.66 PER MONTH

3 Bedroom · 3 Bathroom · Roof Terrace · Maisone e · Approx. 1713 sq Energy efficiency rating E All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent and deposit, an administration fee of £180.00 (inc VAT) and referencing fees of £54.00 (inc VAT) per person will apply when renting a property (if not an AST). If the Landlord agrees to you having a pet, you may be required to pay a higher deposit (if not an AST) or higher weekly rent (if an AST). Please ask any of our rentals team for more information with regards to any other fees that may apply or visit https://www.aylesford.com/lettings/lettings-fees-and-tenant-charges

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PROPERTY OF THE MONTH

Well connected

This Victorian family home benefits from plentiful outdoor space and a buzzing community

Mark Pollack, Aston Chase: “Steele’s Village, as it's known to locals, is situated on the lower slopes of Hampstead between Belsize Park and Camden, while Steele’s Road itself is regarded as the most desirable street in this pocket of London, with past and present residents including actors Jude Law and Sir Derek Jacobi. The area is actually very quiet, yet has shops, restaurants and excellent transport facilities. If Camden Market is your thing, it’s right there. For children, the local schools are great and for dogs, Primrose Hill and Regent’s Park are easily accessible. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to purchase an exceptional Grade II listed period home on Steele’s Road, built in 1876 by renowned Scottish architect J.M. Brydon. In the same ownership for 33 years, it has a wonderful country-style rear garden on a quarter-acre plot, and extensive family accommodation of 4,874 sq ft with six bedrooms and a self-contained garden-level flat.” Steele’s Road is for sale with a guide price of £8.35m through Aston Chase and Savills. Go to astonchase.com or savills.co.uk 130 The London Magazine

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