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CONTENTS March 2022

THE WISHLIST March exhibitions, events, openings and dates for your diary

LIVE WELL LONDON Health, beauty

FIRST LONDON HOME Sleepwear

MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

PRECIOUS STONES Antique jewels

LET THE LIGHT IN Garden rooms

and wellbeing tips, plus product picks fashion designer Olivia Von Halle talks about her relationship with London

Gift ideas to make this a day to cherish are making a sparkling comeback among buyers, finds Oonagh Turner

and welcoming the outdoors into the London home, by Zoe Dare Hall

SWEET SLUMBER Arabella St John

PERFECT REST Our pick of dreamy

HOME STAGING Alexandra Goss

ICONIC STREETS Ruth Bloomfield

Parker explores statement bedrooms sleep products and pyjamas meets designers who style homes for sale takes a trip to bustling Victoria

HOTEL HAPPENINGS New hotels

JOIN THE SCRUM Why school rugby

PROPERTY NEWS Zoe Dare Hall on the explosive rental market set for spring

ANNE ASHWORTH Our columnist

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on the continent to travel to this year is good for mental health, writes Charlotte Pearson

looks at the changes coming to Fitzrovia

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A sought-after Regent's Park address

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ondon’s ability to evolve over time is something to marvel at. Take Fitzrovia, pictured on the cover. Once a slightly seedy drinking haunt favoured by George Orwell and Dylan Thomas, today it is a vibrant hub for tech media. And its fortunes look set to rise further with the Elizabeth Line station opening on Tottenham Court Road this year, as Anne Ashworth writes in her column. Victoria is another area establishing itself as a destination to live, work and play and not just to catch a train, as we discover in our Iconic Streets focus. Similarly, the London home changes with the times. Seeking sanctuary, Londoners are letting nature into their lives through garden rooms and outdoor kitchens, plus character returns to bedrooms.

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THE WISHLIST EXPERIENCE LONDON

IMMERSIVE ART Klimt: The Immersive Experience is a 20,000 square foot light and sound spectacular featuring two-storey projections of the Austrian artist’s most spellbinding works. The 360-degree surround show allows audiences to step inside the palette of the great modernist. Dates to be announced soon. klimtexpo.com

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THE WISHLIST E X H I B I T ION S AND EVENTS Paul McCartney: The Lyrics

Showcasing previously unseen material from Paul McCartney’s personal archive, The British Library’s free display celebrates the life and art of one of the world’s most successful songwriters and performers. Until 13 May British Library bl.uk

Surrealism Beyond Borders

A landmark exhibition (below) that will rewrite the history of the art movement that aimed to subvert reality. Previous stories of surrealism have focused on 1920s’ Paris, but this exhibition will span globally and over 50 years. 24 February-29 August Tate Modern tate.org.uk

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A RT A N D DE S I G N Van Gogh. Self-Portraits

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Whistler’s Woman in White

A look at Whistler’s relationship with his red-haired muse, Joanna Hiffernan. Her close professional and personal relationship with the artist remains much of a mystery and this exhibition is set to uncover the story. Until 22 May Royal Academy royalacademy.org.uk

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Some 16 self-portraits (above) will be brought together to trace the evolution of Van Gogh’s self representation, from his early Self-Portrait with a Dark Felt Hat to Self-Portrait with a Palette, one of his last self-portraits painted in the St Rémy asylum before his suicide in 1890. Until 8 May The Courtauld Gallery courtauld.ac.uk

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F OOD A N D DR I N K Sushi on Jones

With a trio of hugely popular outposts in New York, the acclaimed Sushi on Jones has now arrived in London. Located on Goods Way in King’s Cross, this Omakase bar brings the best of the traditional Japanese experience to N1. King’s Cross sushionjones.com

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An immersive gastronomic experience (above), based on DC universe’s most iconic heroes and villains. Dishes take guests on a culinary journey with the help of floor-toceiling screens and 360-degree projections. See website for performance times. Park Row Theatre parkrowlondon.co.uk

Tim Peake: My Journey to Space Spend an evening with the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station and conduct a spacewalk during a six-month mission. Peake will guide you through life in space, with unprecedented access and breathtaking photographs. 27 March Barbican Hall barbican.org.uk

To Kill a Mockingbird

Rafe Spall stars as Atticus Finch in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. The story is of racial injustice and childhood innocence, and this version is directed by Bartlett Sher. From 10 March Gielgud Theatre tokillamockingbird.co.uk

Persuasion

Featuring a modern soundtrack, Jane Austen’s romantic comedy is reimagined for the 21st century. In this adaptation, Jeff James and James Yeatman retell the classic Austen story but switch Regency ballrooms for discco lights to present this spin-off. Until 19 March Rose Theatre, Kingston rosetheatre.org

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LOOK AHEAD GRAYSON PERRY: A SHOW FOR NORMAL PEOPLE An evening with the award-winning artist, Bafta-winning TV presenter, and author, Grayson Perry as he discusses existential topics with his audience, before conversation descends into the silliness of life. 9 April Royal Albert Hall fane.co.uk ED CLARK: ‘WITHOUT A DOUBT’ Ed Clark’s solo exhibition will throw viewers into the depths of material and colour. Clark was a champion of the New York School in the 1950s, known for pushing boundaries in paintings, and became the first artist to exhibit a shaped canvas. Until 20 April Hauser & Wirth hauserwirth.com KYŌSAI: THE ISRAEL GOLDMAN COLLECTION Kawanabe Kyōsai (1831-1889) was one of the most exciting Japanese painters of the 19th century. Discover his work, which continues to influence art today, from manga to tattoo art, in his first UK exhibition in nearly 30 years. 19 March-19 June Royal Academy royalacademy.org.uk

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The fashion designer who has made a name in the luxury loungewear scene tells of her family life in London walking my boxer dog Bathtub along the canal from Angel to Little Venice in Maida Vale. It shows you a completely different side to the city, taking you on so many different parts of London, from Camden Locks – the home of punk – past some of the most expensive houses in London in Regent’s Park. It’s magical. Whether it’s the golden age of jazz or painterly prints by Manet, we find influences everywhere and then try to capture the ‘OvH essence’. I find the V&A and The Natural History Museum always so inspiring too. Walking down the street in London is always amazing. The street style lingers in my mind and continually refreshes my sense of what our collections can become. I’m also inspired by trailblazing women who have their own style and flair that holds up today. I first became interested in fashion when I was about 12. My mother has a pathological phobia of shops which meant I had to survive on hand-me-downs. By the time I was 18 I was a full-blown fashionista. My parents pressed me to do something academic and I studied at Leeds University before being kicked out. Thankfully, my professor helped me onto a fashion course at the Design School. I went from there to work as a trend forecaster for three years in Shanghai. I was living and working in Shanghai where my amazing local

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tailor would design silk pyjama sets to my silhouette, crafted in the finest Silk Road fabrics. Little by little my friends fell in love with the designs and kept asking for them, and from the kitchen table the brand was born. I moved back to London from Shanghai to launch the brand. Our first home in London was a Georgian townhouse in Angel. I love how quaint this part of London is, with its independent shops, hidden delis (Towpath Café is the dream) and old-school London pubs. One of my favourite pastimes when living there was

I currently live in Ladbroke Grove with my husband, Hugo and our three children, Heiro, Chaos and Trip, and our beloved Bathtub. I love it. We have spent the last two years renovating our house and having just finished, it finally feels like home. Renovating the house has been such a fun process and I’ve loved having a new creative outlet. The space is really playful with floor to ceiling colour blocked rooms in peach, pink and banana yellow with furniture collected over the years and art deco pieces sourced from The Talisman Gallery.

Ladbroke Grove has an incredible sense of community which I think stems from the Notting Hill Carnival and Portobello and Golborne Markets. Life plays out on the streets which gives it an amazing vibe and you get to know your neighbours. I also love the old world glamour of great British institutions such as Claridges and The Wolseley. In Chelsea, I’m spoiled for choice from the restaurant and food scene, and love the escapism of the retail in the area, including obviously our flagship store on Pavilion Road. We opened there in 2019 and it’s the cutest little coterie of chic stores. From our collection I adore the new Contessa slipper. They are a real labour of love and have been handcrafted by artisans in Tuscany. I have a really soft spot for the Contessa Romance, hand-stitched with pink feathers. For spring, pyjamas should be delightfully soft and luxuriously lightweight. Our sandwashed crêpe de Chine silk fabric is perfect for these months. We’ve just celebrated ten years of the brand, and Olivia Von Halle has become the largest brand within its category at Net-a-Porter. We have an A-list fan club of stars such as Oprah, Rihanna and Madonna. It’s been exciting developing the brand internationally and working on new initiatives such as sustainable practices across factories and new lines, and Pavilion Road is a focal point of our brand identity today. L oliviavonhalle.com

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Antique ALLURE From Victorian lockets to art deco rings, gems of the past are getting a new lease of life, discovers Oonagh Turner

ncreasingly valued for their sustainable credentials, intricate craftmanship, and appealing more than ever to the buyer for their sentimentality, antique jewels are making a sparkling comeback. At 1stDibs, the e-commerce furniture and jewellery company, antique jewellery purchases have increased across the site by around 50 per cent year on year. In 2021, Bonhams auction house sold a large collection of antique jewels dating from antiquity to the early 20th century, with nearly every style represented. Guide prices ranged from as little as £100 and everything sold, tripling pre-sale estimates as buyers from around the world sought to own a piece of history. “When I first started in the auction business, a piece of antique jewellery was valued only for the sum of the component parts rather than as a jewel to be worn and enjoyed,” remembers Emily Barber, head of jewellery at Bonhams. “But today, jewellery is increasingly

being regarded as valid an art form as any other genre of decorative art – and rightly so.” The history of an antique jewel is a large part of its appeal. Providing a snapshot into a bygone era, collectors are attracted to antique jewels “for the nostalgia associated with the romanticism of the past,” comments Henry Bailey, OLD AND NEW Above: 19th century diamond tiara, listed at Christie’s for head of the jewellery department at £162,500 Right: Gold triple hoop ring auction house Christie’s. Barber agrees. auctioned at Bonhams Below: Clover Leaf It’s an insight into the life of the person brooch, sold for £12,500 through Christie’s. Overleaf: Antique jewellery who owned it, “what they did, who they from The Hercules Collection Part II, which were, and it is a direct connection to sold through Bonhams last October their lifestyle,” she says. Buyers are also increasingly aware of In terms of trends, Bailey has seen sustainability, points out Bailey, and the a strong appetite for vintage ‘period’ benefits of wearing antique jewellery jewels from the Belle Époque to mid-20th to save on producing new material century jewels and designs from the 1970 and resources are well documented, and 1980s. “Demand is particular high with style icons such as the Duchess for ‘signed’ jewels from the major houses of Cambridge giving vintage jewels – such as Cartier, a modern spin. Bulgari and others.” “Sustainability At 1stDibs, is influencing buying behaviours Collectors are attracted editorial director Tony Freund finds across the board to antique jewels for that Victorian and in the luxury the nostalgia and retro styles have market. Antique jewellery offers romanticism of the past proved popular, with Victorian buyers a wonderful lockets proving the opportunity to most wearable, as well as Lover’s Eyes purchase unusual and well-made jewels jewellery and any kind of memorial or with very minimal carbon footprint,” mourning jewellery. “In the engagement says Bailey. ring sector, Art Deco also continues to be At Bonhams, Barber has witnessed a very popular time period,” says Freund. a connection between the human So how do we wear these antique experience of the pandemic and people pieces in a modern way? Easily, insists seeking antique jewels as an affirmation Emily Barber, with some jewels of the of humanity. “In times of Covid, people past often appearing have turned to jewels because of their contemporary to talismanic nature. Since earliest times we our 21st century have been drawn in by their miraculous eyes. “And they beauty and have used them to express our are perfect prosperity, power, political, religious and for layering social preferences,” she says. and mixing. Bailey has also seen this desire, with Antique jewels buyers investing in the symbolic. “One from the example is an ruby, emerald, sapphire 19th century and diamond clover leaf brooch, which are often sold at Christie’s in 2021 for £12,500.” Its made from estimate had only been £4,500-£6,500.

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richly coloured gold and are flamboyant.” Whether you are looking for a delicate art deco engagement ring or a lavish antique diamond necklace, shopping for precious vintage jewellery can be as daunting as it is enticing. So when it comes to starting a collection of your own, it’s important to assess why and what perspective collectors want to buy. “New collectors must think about how much they want to spend and only buy the best quality they can afford. These decisions will help determine the parameters that will help shape the foundation of a collection,” says Barber. “Education and understanding are vital,” she adds. “New collectors should speak with experts in the community that can provide insight and personal feedback on current market trends. You should immerse yourself in the jewellery world.” Freund suggests starting from a base and building up from here. “Buy the staples first, the pieces that establish a collection’s foundation, such as lockets and earrings, and then build on that with complementary pieces as chains, pendants and rings. These pieces do not need to be all from the same time period or style — mixing and matching periods and gemstones is not just chic, it can be a sound investment strategy.” L

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Living INSIDE OUT

LET NATURE LEAD Above: The

House on the Corner in Highgate, designed by Michaelis Boyd. Far right: Silver birch trees are part of the Hamptons’ Sanctuary Garden at RHS Chelsea this year

HOME I MPROV EMENTS

Expanses of glazing letting in the light, green walls, garden studios and outdoor kitchens are springing up like never before in the London home, discovers Zoe Dare Hall

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ringing the outdoors in has long been a mantra for interior designers, to blur the boundaries between what lies inside and outside our homes. But nothing could cement our longing to bond with the elements quite like two years of being largely housebound. Whether we know the term or just have a gut feel for its effects, we all now crave biophilic design, using light, colour and materials to increase our connection with nature. We are all harnessing the power of plants, views of greenery and expanses of glazing to give our pandemic-pummelled mental health a boost. And living walls are springing up everywhere – including in the garden room of the £9.185m penthouse at Chelsea Waterfront, selling through Knight Frank. Designed by Morpheus & Co, its wall of plants behind suspended day beds leads to a terrace with panoramic river views. “In another project, we have incorporated a light well that pierces the building from top to bottom, with a green wall for an indoor/ outdoor sensation. It floods the inside with daylight and creates indoor patios for relaxation,” comments Anna Czarnowska, the design company’s creative lead. “I believe that good architecture lets nature in,” says Alex Michaelis, co-founder of architectural practice Michaelis Boyd, whose work is increasingly inspired by the concept of ‘archinature’, in which buildings allow nature to take the lead. “Nature is the starting point for every project – spaces that begin with light, form and flow. Fusing nature with architecture helps us craft forward-thinking spaces that tread lightly,” he adds. The London Magazine 29

“Fusing nature with architecture helps us craft forward-thinking spaces that tread lightly”

BOX CLEVER Above: A Bert’s Box, a timber modular home by Box 9 Design and Bert & May, made with reclaimed and hand-made materials

Amazing glazing

Using expanses of glazing to open up the living space to the elements is more alluring than ever – but white PvC or aluminium bi-folds are for beginners. Now you’ll want dark grey or black steel or aluminium-framed Crittall (or Crittall-style) doors – a staple of luxury warehouse conversions that can now be found in many a multi-million pound west London family home. They instill a cool, urban feel and a sense of drama – as see in Michaelis Boyd’s House on the Corner in Highgate (michaelisboyd.com). “We incorporated a huge skylight at the centre of the house, Crittall walls throughout and bifold doors in the rear extension to encourage the flow of natural light and provide views through the building,” says Alex Michaelis. In a traditional Victorian semi in south west London, designer Joanna Simpson at Simpson Studio (simpson-studio.com) has stepped the rear and side extension to create a large corner window seat that’s a work of art in its own right. Plus “it gives fantastic views from the sitting room all the way through the extension to the garden beyond,” says Simpson, whose use of black window and door frames, and picture windows, create a minimalist, monochrome vision. Or combine old school glamour with a touch of the countryside by calling your extension an orangerie and installing large bronze glazed screens, as designer Louise Bradley has done in a London conversion for Vale Garden Houses (valegardenhouses.co.uk). The effect is rural idyll (lots of indoor plants on chunky wooden shelves, and a stone-framed mirror) fused with a modern urban feel as the windows open up to the courtyard garden. 30 The London Magazine

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Generation Shed Posh garden sheds have risen up the ranks to become one of the most used and envied spaces in our homes since Covid struck. “We can’t build them fast enough,” says Chris Hodge, found of Shackadelic (shackadelic.co.uk). Their uses extend far beyond a home office. “We have built gyms with bathrooms and saunas, music studios, art spaces and, more recently we’ve been asked to build a space for a golf simulator,” says Hodge, who is also seeing gardens studios as teenage hangouts. Prices start at £50,000, though £120,000-plus projects are common. These dens can conceal designer luxury inside, too, such as the summerhouse revamped by Katharine Pooley (katharinepooley.com) for a client in Notting Hill. It includes a large study with a mezzanine walkway, a hidden kitchenette and powder room. “The vibe is eclectic, with mid-century style pieces, raw textured fabrics and library-style joinery. The client wanted the feel to be young and funky and filled with light,” says Pooley. Designer Zoe Little at Koto Design (kotodesign.co.uk) – whose carbon-neutral cabin

in the Hamptons International-sponsored Sanctuary Garden that will be shown at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show – has other ambitions. “We want to disrupt how we see the conventional home office,” says Little. “We’ve created a small beautiful, multi-functional space that serves as a place of seclusion and meditation, and an immersive space to connect with the surrounding nature.” This cabin with its Japanese-inspired charred timber exterior will “inspire and evoke a sense of shelter and warmth,” she adds. Inside, the walls are painted with Danish plaster paint and Dolomite stone. You can order one through Koto Design from £55,000. Bringing eco-friendly chic to shed life too are Bert’s Boxes (bertsbox.co.uk), a collaboration between Box 9 Design and boutique tile company Bert & May. The timber modular homes range in size from 9m²-62m², take just a few days to install, and are complete with bespoke finishes and fittings in reclaimed and hand-made materials. Bert’s Boxes cost from £39,000.

IMMERSIVE Above: A CGI of the Hamptons International-sponsored Sanctuary Garden to be shown this year at RHS Chelsea, with its cabin by Koto Design

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Al fresco dining An outdoor kitchen doesn’t just have an immediate wow factor, but it makes hosting easier, says Jo Aird, co-designer at Outdoor Kitchen Expert (outdoorkitchenexpert.com), which creates outdoor dining and entertaining areas with LED mood lighting, sound systems and hot tubs. You can turn your garden kitchen into a sensory experience too, by using grainy, tactile hard woods, raw reclaimed varieties or decadently rich cedar, and add edible climbing plants, herb walls and aromatic planters. “It’s all about creating a space that feels harmonious and natural, where firing up the smoker or grilling over the pit delivers an earthy glamping-style experience that acts as a sensory detachment from daily life,” says Aird. Manfredi Conforzi, director at the Italian kitchen company Officine Gullo (officinegullo.com), assures that the weather needn’t spoil your plans, either, if your outdoor kitchen is in Tooting rather than Tuscany. “That’s one of the most important factors, being able to withstand the elements,” says Conforzi, whose kitchens come in a variety of colours, and are built with rust-proof, marine-grade stainless steel.

FIRE UP Top: Outdoor dining area designed by the Outdoor Kitchen Expert. Above: Officine Gullo’s outdoor kitchens come in a variety of colours

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Seamless transitions To blur the boundaries between inside and out, use the same flooring for both – and make sure it’s anti-slip, such as Porcelanosa’s Par-Ker wood effect tile range, which emulates a range of wood styles, including bevelled boards, neoclassical herringbone, walnut, stripped or aged (porcelanosa.com). And incorporate neutral tones “to direct the focus away from the floor and draw the eye through the many zones,” advises Esra Kumbasar at interior design firm Accouter (accouterdesign.com). Accouter’s design of a 19th floor apartment in Tower West at Chelsea Waterfront, priced at £6.03m through Savills (savills.com), includes turquoise and amber tones in the living room to mirror the colours of the Thames beyond. L 34 The London Magazine

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Slumber lumber A haven and a wonderland, romantic yet restful, bedroom interiors are making a statement, writes Arabella St John Parker

BEDROOMS

hile the opportunity to travel is almost fully restored, if the last two years of lockdowns have taught us anything, it is to make sure we have homes that are as inspirational and meaningful to us as they are practical and comfortable. That need is set to continue in 2022, and a particular focus is the bedroom. Cocoon-like sanctuaries are top of our wish list, with textured wall and floor coverings in understated yet vibrant colours (try Fibre’s new Wood Chevron Gorse rug, ﬁbreﬂooring.com) and richly coloured layers of cashmere, natural cotton and linen to dress the windows as well as the bed for a good night’s sleep (try the new collections from arleyhouse.com, james-hare.com and johnstonsofelgin.com).

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BEDROOMS STATEMENT WALLS Left:

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SLEEP WELL, SLEEP HEALTHILY

Ultimately, it is all about the bed and a good night’s sleep. According to UK Google, searches for sleep advice and how to improve our sleeping environment rose by 800 per cent in 2021, a statistic that would come as no surprise to the experts at bedmaker and supplier to luxury hotels, Jensen Beds (jensen-beds.com): “Valuing the quality of your sleep, setting good routines for going to bed and investing in a bed that adapts perfectly to your body is crucial to waking up feeling rested, so you reach your full potential in everyday life.” Statement beds are the beds of choice this year, and the larger the better. The experts at Sleepeezee (sleepeezee.com) agree: “Our customers often opt for bigger beds at premium standards and the Poise Plus mattress is most popular amongst those looking for luxurious mattress cushioning.” Antique beds (victorian-dreams.co.uk and 1stdibs.com) can inject so much personality, says Shabs Kay, of Victorian Dreams, and four-poster beds are back, adds Blandine de Navacelle, of property developer Lodha UK, which commissioned a bespoke bed for No. 1 Grosvenor Square. With adjustable back support and mattress technology, and LEDs built into 40 The London Magazine

the base to set the mood at night, Carpe Diem’s handmade Skaftö bed (£11,290, carpediembeds.co.uk) oozes contemporary luxury, as does Hästens’ x Ferris Rafauli’s Grand Vividus, a vision of cotton upholstery, leather strapwork and brass studs (join the waiting list at hastens.com). Five-star hotel-quality bedlinen will complete the upgrade, with increasing demand for sustainable credentials too. Tielle’s FeelGood duvet, crafted from recycled feather and down in a 233-thread count casing by Tielle Love Luxury, which supplies Classic 300 thread-count sheets to hotels such as The Pigs and Firmdale (tielleloveluxury.co.uk). Linen and silk are watchwords for luxury, but hemp is as superbly soft and extremely environmentally friendly; try the Secret Linen Store’s white 100 per cent organic hemp sheets.

Langley’s (battylangleys.com) and The Zetter Townhouses (thezetter.com) show us how to create a room that is both haven and wonderland, using antique furniture and sumptuous fabrics against walls painted deep berry, charcoal blue or soft sage. The effect is glamorous and

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BEDROOMS romantic yet balanced and perfectly functional. “Our bedroom interiors should be as individual as the people who inhabit them,” says Martin Waller, of Andrew Martin (andrewmartin.co.uk). “Don’t be afraid to choose a more outlandish style as this only adds more character. Wallpaper, for instance, has a huge impact on the mood of a room and intricate headboards are a great way of introducing personality to a space.” Take a look at Deborah Bowness’s new hand-printed wallpapers, Heirloom, in collaboration with Hornsea Potteries (deborahbowness.com), and for bespoke headboards that are recyclable, try Ensemblier’s Prêt à Dormir service (ensemblierlondon.com).

LIGHT WELL

Add hotel-style magic with statement lights and creative lighting schemes. Bedroom lighting needs to be bright enough and directional to read or work by, and soft, warm and flexible enough to make the room feel dramatic and cosy. The honeycomb effect of Gong’s handcrafted Bulat lights emit a soft light and hanging on either side of a bed “they make a pleasing symmetrical statement, free up space for bedside furniture and

add a sense of nature to the scheme”, says Gong’s founder, Jo Plismy (gong.co.uk). “Avoid positioning lights so they glare at you as you lie in bed,” says Piero De Marchis, director of Detail Lighting (detaillighting.co.uk), “and opt for dimmers to create a warming and welcoming atmosphere.” Choose lamps and task lights with switches of their own, so you can vary the light effects throughout the evening and not annoy others sharing the room with you.

PUT IT AWAY

An abundance of different types of storage is key to maintaining that five-star clean and tidy look. In the bedrooms for Heckfield Place in Hampshire, interior designer Ben Thompson has used walkin wardrobes, conventional freestanding storage pieces, and features such as Shaker-style peg rails that are decorative as well as useful. At home, think about what you want on show and what you want to conceal. Smaller items such as jewellery, bottles, hairbrushes and sunglasses quickly create a cluttered, disorderly look and collect dust but a statement dressing table with plenty of drawers can double as a desk. “Drawers

with internal dividers for hats and gloves, and scarf and tie rails on the back of a wardrobe door, are often overlooked but are also incredibly useful,” says Philipp Nagel, of Neathsmith (neatsmith.co.uk).

TECH IN THE BEDROOM?

The negative effects on our sleep of mobile phones, computers and television are well documented and the best advice is to check them at the door at least an hour before you get into bed. With more of us working and relaxing in the bedroom, though, our tech etiquette is likely to slip but a programmable smart light system will encourage us to switch off physically and metaphorically at a set time every evening. Try Philips Hue (philips-hue.com) and pair with smart blinds (try somfy.co.uk). Watching television in bed is a classic hotel luxury but put it out of sight, out of mind when not in use – Overmantels can hide it behind a mirror for you (overmantels. co.uk), while LG has designed its Oled R, the first rollable TV (lg.com). An open fire is a sheer hotel luxury and Le Feu (lefeu.co.uk) is a bioethanol fireplace that comes in a range of ground and suspension models so you can gaze at the flames without harming the planet. L

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house in Lowther Road, Barnes, was furnished prior to sale, through Knight Frank Interiors. Far right: Penthouse at Dumont St James, interior designed by Angel O'Donnell

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INTERIORS

SET the STAGE Selling your house, or renting out your flat this spring? Alexandra Goss meets the ‘home stagers’ who inject characterful and authentic style to woo buyers

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UNIQUE APPEAL Top: This property in Tedworth Square, Chelsea, has been colourfully dressed by the staging company Burbeck Interiors. Below: A loft in Shoreditch is given the Burbeck treatment. Bottom: Lowther Road in Barnes had no buyers for three months until it was dressed by Knight Frank Interiors

eafy Barnes, in southwest London, is a dream address for many. Yet a spacious fivebedroom house near the Thames and the village green spent three months on the market with no takers. The reason? It was empty. The property was kitted out by Knight Frank Interiors, with stylish furniture to complement the sleek kitchen and steel-framed windows. It was dressed with plants and books, decorative items and cushions. Four weeks later it sold for the full asking price of £3.75m. Welcome to the world of home staging, familiar to fans of the Netflix show Selling Sunset as the process of styling houses and apartments in a bid to sell them quickly and for more money. The trend began in the US in the late 1990s and has been used over here for years, often by developers. “If a property is empty, thoughtful staging will make it stand out from the competition, leading to more enquiries, more viewings and more offers,” says Tara Welsh, director of Knight Frank Interiors. “In a 2021 report by the Home Staging Association, 67 per cent of agents agreed a staged property sold faster than a nonstaged one.” However, post-pandemic, the rules have changed, particularly at the top of the London market. “Buyers and renters turn

up their noses at grey and beige vanilla properties, dated paint colours and generic furniture,” says Georgie Noel-Shore, associate director at Marsh & Parsons in Kensington. Now, each home must feel unique, insists Alex Willcocks, managing director of the staging company Burbeck Interiors. “The generic show home is dead

– it’s vital for the interior to feel as if it has been curated for that specific property.” His approach appears to work: 70 per cent of properties his company dresses go under offer in the first five weeks of marketing; recently, one apartment was snapped up within five days for £150,000 over the asking price. Authenticity is key, says Simon Kincaid, partner at the design studio Conran and Partners, which styled the penthouse at LUMA, King’s Cross. “It should feel as much like a real home as possible – so anything overly manicured or curated should be avoided. The days of the photography book on the coffee table and the breakfast tray on a fur throw on the bed are gone.” The key to authenticity, especially in a new-build, is to go custom-made, says Charlotte Hodges-Peck, senior consultant at Savills Interior Services: “Bespoke furnishings – whether a headboard, a commissioned piece of art or a statement wall – are essential to setting a property apart.” And, thanks to the focus on sustainability, vintage items are increasingly used – the LUMA penthouse features a vintage pendant light and reupholstered vintage chairs. Rooms are individually staged – HodgesPeck adds popcorn makers to The London Magazine 49

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BUY THE LIFESTYLE Top: The penthouse at Park Modern in Bayswater, where the developers Fenton Whelan can dress properties with luxury items including bespoke cocktail bars. Below: Three-bedroom Laverton Mews in Earl’s Court was immaculately staged by Lurot Brand and subsequently sold

home cinemas, while the Park Modern developers Fenton Whelan create beautiful cocktail bars (apartments cost £2m to £60m through Savills and Knight Frank) – and the overall look is considered to appeal to the target buyer or renter. For family properties, Katie Price, senior interior designer at the architecture firm SHH, incorporates playrooms, but for those marketed at professionals, she includes entertainment spaces and home offices. Staging post-Covid is about making the most of a property. When instructed on a two-bedroom flat with no garden near Wandsworth Common, Carter Jonas worked with the owner to style it. “We focused on the showstopping element: the view,” says Isabelle Branson, head of Wandsworth sales. “We styled the Juliet balcony as a wintry aperitif space, with fairy lights and sheepskin throws to create a ‘hygge’ vibe.” The flat sold after 10 days close to its £700,000 guide price. Brands are also important. Stagers say traditional top-end buyers appreciate names such as Hermès, Ortigia Sicilia and Frette, whereas younger ones may look for Balenciaga and Aesop. Hodges-Peck often uses a fedora from Rag & Bone in 50 The London Magazine

a dressing room and Jo Malone candles. Increasingly, though, branding needs to be personal, says Ed O’Donnell, co-founder of the design firm Angel O’Donnell: “Discerning buyers prize the unique over

the ubiquitous.” At the Atlas Building, in east London, his firm incorporated cookbooks from Shoreditch restaurants and planting from local florists. Talking points make a property stand out, too. A two-bedroom flat in Kensington had a light installation by the artist Natasha Archdale – lettings agent Marsh & Parsons received more enquiries about the artwork than the apartment. Indeed, sometimes staging will be so successful that a buyer falls for it all. A show penthouse at Islington Square, priced from £4.25m, was dressed by Style & Stage, with pops of brightness and natural textures inspired by LA living and Selling Sunset. Beauchamp Estates says it was reserved within days by a buyer who purchased the entire design – from the kitchenware to the linen to the soaps. Home staging isn’t cheap – renting out luxurious settings for a 1,500 sq ft mews property would cost £8,000-£12,000 for three months, according to Marlon Lloyd Malcolm, managing director of Lurot Brand. Yet he insists quality will attract the right clients: “Ultimately, they need to be able to imagine themselves living a better version of their current lives there.” L

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WELL-CONNECTED Opposite page from top: The Lake in St James’s Park, the oldest of the Royal Parks of London and a short walk to Victoria; View of the Mall, with Buckingham Palace at its western end

omewhere and nowhere all at the same time, most Londoners think of Victoria as the place to go to catch the fast train to Gatwick Airport. Squeezed between much more upscale neighbourhoods, it is unsurprising that many residents of SW1W or SW1V prefer to think they live in Belgravia, Pimlico, or Westminster. But slowly, quietly, this ugly duckling is blossoming. Property price growth has far outperformed most of traditional prime central London, despite the pandemic. It has a wonderful location, some beautiful architecture, period and modern, and an increasingly impressive range of shops, restaurants, and bars. “Victoria used to be noticeably run down,” says Sean Williams, associate

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director of Hamptons estate agents. “Step out of the station now and it is all brand, shiny and new – it would not look out of place in a New York setting.”

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Few mainline stations offer much in the way of kerb appeal and London Victoria, the capital’s second busiest station, is no exception. Regeneration plans have come and gone. Currently on the table is an ambitious plan, backed by Network Rail, to build new offices over the main terminus building and upgrade the bus station outside. Plans to relocate Victoria Coach Station, meanwhile, were dropped shortly before the pandemic. What has changed, however, is the arrival of a clutch of shiny new towers

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EATING OUT

The Dining Room at The Goring Hotel serves an impeccably cooked traditional dinner. Around the corner, you can enjoy wine and nibbles at Vagabond Wines, in the Nova Building, or fried chicken or brisket sandwiches at Flank, one of the foodie stalls at the Victoria Market Halls, which also has bars and a roof terrace. Olivomare is a marvellous Sardinian seafood local, while the opening of Eccleston Yards has injected fresh life into the dining scene in the shape of The Jones Family Kitchen, a modern British brasserie (above), and vegan bowls at atis. For upmarket Chinese food head to A Wong on Wilton Road (below). Bbar serves cocktails with a South African twist, and Boisdale of Belgravia is the place to go for whisky.

around the station – notably the angular The Nova Building, on Buckingham Palace Road, and The Broadway, Westminster, on Bressenden Place – bringing scores of modern new apartments to the area. James Hyman, head of residential at Cluttons, believes Victoria is rapidly shaking off its down-at-heel reputation thanks to its new buildings, shops, and restaurants, as well as its superb central location. It is only, he says, a matter of time before it is upgraded to a bona fide part of prime central London. On the back streets you will find white stucco townhouses, some arranged around garden squares Belgravia style, pretty mews houses, a great selection of bars and restaurants and St James’s Park, with its café and resident pelicans, on the doorstep.

WHY ICONIC?

Named in honour of Queen Victoria, and just down the road from Buckingham Palace, royal credentials were further cemented in 2011 when Kate Middleton spent the night before her wedding to Prince William at the Goring Hotel. Victoria as we know it today grew out of a slum which Charles Dickens referred to as Devil’s Acre. Redevelopment began around the time Victoria Station began offering services in 1860. The tracks from the station back to Eccleston Bridge were covered with a roof to protect smart Belgravia homes from the noise, soot and smoke of the steam engines. For four decades rail travellers were welcomed into a series of crude wooden huts. These were upgraded at the start The London Magazine 53

of the 20th century coinciding with the heyday of holiday travel to Brighton and the Continent. By the 1930s, services like the Brighton Belle took trippers to the coast, and the overnight ‘boat train’ services to France and Belgium were introduced.

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This page, clockwise from top left: the entrance of Victoria station; Little Ben, a lesser-known London landmark; Wicked has been drawing theatre fans to the area for 13 years; the Royal Suite sitting room at The Goring hotel

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Victoria Street runs from the station to the Thames. Here you will find high street fashion and beauty brands from Space NK to Zara. Last year Canadian property giant BentallGreenOak won planning permission to demolish the House of Fraser store and replace it with an office building (with ground floor shops). Work is expected to start this summer. Elsewhere, Eccleston Yards at the end of Elizabeth Street offers yoga at Hotpod Yoga, plus OverGlam, for the kitting out of pampered pets, bespoke men’s tailoring at Tailor Made, and regular craft markets. Culture lovers can catch Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre, Wicked at the Apollo, a movie at the Curzon, or an exhibition at The Queen’s Gallery. Little Ben is a little-known landmark, a cast iron miniature clock on Wilton Road. And Westminster Cathedral, a redbrick neoByzantine confection, hosts regular recitals and concerts as well as services.

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For a neighbourhood so urban, Victoria has a range of good schools. For younger students there are the Ofsted-outstanding duo of primary schools: St Peter’s Eaton Square and Pimlico Primary. Boys are well provided for with prep schools like Westminster Under School, Westminster Abbey Choir School, Westminster Cathedral Choir School, while Eaton Square School takes boys and girls. For older pupils, Westminster School tops league tables, The Great Coat Hospital school and Harris Westminster Sixth Form have “outstanding” Ofsted reports.

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133% ELEGANT STUCCO Above: A five-bedroom apartment on Belgrave Road, for sale with Savills for £2.4m

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Demand for property in Victoria is now amongst the highest in central London. As a result, the average asking price increased from £3.55m to £4.5m between 2020 and 2021. This is a remarkable performance for an inner London location loaded with flats, when the underlying pandemic trend has been towards family houses in the suburbs. Pavol Miksa, sales manager at Chestertons, believes Victoria’s market has been buoyant because of its appeal to “mature” (30-plus) professionals and those looking for an ultra-convenient London bolthole. “A lot of people left London quite quickly at the start of the pandemic, and we hear from them that it is lovely living in the country – but not all the time.”

Many of these buyers have been looking for either houses or large flats with balconies – this emphasis on space may be one factor behind Victoria’s strong price growth. Prices within Victoria follow the pattern of the neighbourhoods around them and thus those close to Belgravia are the most expensive, followed by those on the Westminster and Pimlico borders. Miksa’s favourite street is Victoria Square, tucked behind the station. “The architecture is beautiful, and it is very tranquil considering how much you have got happening around you.” Homes on the square rarely change hands: a three-bed flat sold for just under £1.4m in December 2020, and a six-bedroom house sold for £2.95m at the end of 2018. L

A THREE-BED HOUSE ON GILLINGHAM STREET

INCREASE IN JUST UNDER 16 YEARS

RELATIVE VALUES • Properties sold in 2021 for an average £1,212 per square foot, up 27 per cent in the previous ten years. The most expensive deal was an eightbedroom house on Eccleston Square which sold for £8 million in June 2017. • A one-bedroom flat on Eccleston Square achieved the highest price per square foot – £1,718 in July 2015. • There are currently 48 properties for sale in Victoria, ranging from a one-bedroom flat priced at £460,000 to an eight-bedroom house listed for £9.95 million. Source: LonRes/ Land Registry

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A beautiful period home located moments from Victoria, with five bedrooms and two bathrooms. Agents: chestertons.co.uk

Luxury apartments ranging from one to five-bedrooms (£1.745m-£27.5m) with views of Parliament. Agent: jll.co.uk

A four-bedroom mews house with a double height entrance hall and rare storage cellar. Agent: hamptons.co.uk

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LUXURY RETREATS Exciting hotel openings for a memorable European break CALI, MYKONOS

This year, Cali will be launching on the eastern edge of the Greek island of Mykonos. Overlooking the Aegean, Cali Mykonos (above) will boast 40 luxury villas in the prime location of Kalafati Beach. Each of the villas have sea views, a private pool, and a patio where a chef can prepare and serve meals in the privacy of guests’ rooms. Villas are perched above a 110-metre infinity pool and the hotel will also offer private helicopter journeys. From £810 per night. calimykonos.com

HOTEL NUAGE, PARIS

After a two-year renovation, Hotel Nuage opened at the end of 2021. Designed as an urban retreat, Nuage offers an antidote to the hustle and bustle of Paris. The hotel’s 22 quiet rooms span five floors and are draped in French linen and furnished with armchairs for meditating and yoga mats. In this second floor suite (above left), a four-poster bed, suspended chair, a bath with a view and private terrace take you to dreamland. From £189 per night. nuage.paris

MATILD PAL ACE, BUDAPEST

Step back in time to Budapest’s Belle Epoque at Matild Palace. Originally commissioned by the Austrian Archduchess Maria Klotild, and the place where The Adventures of Sinbad was penned, Matild Palace (left) is one of Budapest’s most iconic buildings. Wrought-iron balconies look out over the Danube and all 111 rooms and 19 suites offer plush Art Nouveau interior touches. A five-year renovation culminated in the grand reopening in 2021, with the final flourish of Matild’s Café & Cabaret opening this spring. Live musicians will be taking the stage each weekend, paying homage to the hotel’s history. From £379 per night with breakfast. marriott.com L

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Inclusive and with mental health benefits, there’s more to school rugby than meets the eye, writes Charlotte Pearson

ver since, in 1832, an errant boy at Rugby School had the cheek to pick up a football and run down the pitch with it, the game of rugby has held a place in the hearts of many. Today, rugby continues to be a leading winter sport at many independent schools, despite the popularity of football and the nagging stories of injuries. Dan Pratt is head of sport at Wellington College, a co-ed boarding school an hour from London. He explains that, as well as being great fun – the joy of muddy tackles and scrums – rugby is “one of the best life-learning environments for pupils”. And it is becoming as popular with girls as it is with boys, with Benenden, Sherborne and Sydenham High just a few of those doing their bit to break gender stereotypes, fielding female teams and sending players to the Women’s Rugby World Cup. “As an invasion-based team game, rugby teaches skills such as effective communication, strategic leadership and fast, tactical decision-making: for example, what actions to take following penalties. It provides a wonderful environment in which to learn genuinely meaningful transferable life skills like resilience, commitment and teamwork,” says Pratt. “In a world where such skills are being 58 The London Magazine

given as much value as subject knowledge, it has a profoundly important place for us as a school.” This is a view echoed by many other leading schools. At Gresham’s in Norfolk, founded in 1555, rugby has been played for 120 years and is like a religion. Old Boy Ben Youngs became only the second men’s England Rugby player ever to reach 100 caps and is currently representing his country in the Six Nations Championship. Ben Pienaar, the school’s director of rugby, who himself had a professional career, points out that despite the perception of the burly player, rugby is actually “one of only a few games where there is a position for everyone, regardless of height, size and skill set. Some pupils might be strong ball carriers or incredibly fast runners, while others enjoy the contact area and making tackles. A game of rugby can’t be won or lost by one player; it is a team game which requires all individuals to play their part, work together and contribute.” Despite its ancient roots, rugby is also very modern in that it is highly inclusive and has an important role to play in mental health, says Ian Kench, director of sport at Trinity School Croydon. “Rugby remains very much a game for all. Regardless of size, socio-economic background,

MATCH DAY Below: Festival of Rugby at Trinity School in Croydon Right: rugby has been played at Gresham’s, the North Norfolk co-educational boarding and day school, for 120 years

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ethnicity, gender, or ability, there is a place for any student to feel part of a team and valued. With all the highly documented pressures that young people face, feeling connected to something is an incredibly powerful tool.” This positive side to the game is often overshadowed by the emphasis on its physical risks, adds Kench. “It’s important to engage players in a contact sport gradually.” Prep schools are training boys and girls in the less physical ‘touch’ version of the game from a young age. Ben Pienaar acknowledges the injury factor, but believes, provided coaches deliver “the correct technical education regarding the contact area and follow current injury protocols, rugby should always have a place in schools”.

Mill Hill school – set in 150 acres of parkland half an hour from central London – produces top-flight players. With over 350 boys and girls playing full-contact and touch rugby, the school has taken a proactive approach to mitigate the risk of injuries by establishing the “Mill Hill School Performance Team”, which includes a sports therapist, nutritionist, coach educator, performance analyst and two strength and conditioning coaches. As a result, says director of sport Aaron Liffchak, “we have seen injuries across all sports, in particular rugby, decrease.” Teaching perseverance and humility, rugby, the school believes, is a game for the 21st century. L Wellingtoncollege.org.uk; greshams.com; trinity-school.org; millhill.org.uk The London Magazine 59

THE SCRAMBLE for super-prime lets With a shortage of properties available, expect a battle in the ‘crazy’ rental market this spring, writes Zoe Dare Hall

f you have £10,000 or more a week to spend on renting a London property, you might expect to see the red carpet rolled out and be invited to take your pick. But as 2022 heads into spring, it turns out that’s not so. Due to the chronic shortage of lettings stock on the market, renters – some of whom are wielding budgets of up to £50,000 a week – are having to learn to be less picky. James Somers, director of lettings at UK Sotheby’s International Realty, has several clients for whom £2m a year seems a reasonable amount to pay a landlord, “but they are struggling to find something that meets their requirements. They started their searches in Mayfair but have had to extend their search area to find something suitable.” Those with slightly lower budgets are hitting similar brick walls. After a glut of stock and little demand in 2020, “the

imbalance between tenants and property supply has completely tipped upside down,” comments Matthew Huybrechts, director of Dexters Mayfair. As a result, expect “a scramble for stock this spring”, says Tom Bill, Knight Frank’s head of UK residential research, as London’s rival rental factions battle it out for the paltry number of new releases on the market. Students dominate the £500-£1,000 a week band, says Chris Morris, Cluttons head of lettings – particularly international students, whose fondness for Kensington & Chelsea has helped bump up rental prices by 10-15 per cent from pre-pandemic levels. “The lettings market is ridiculously crazy right now,” says Morris. Landlords love an international student too. “To pass referencing, they have to pay rent in advance,” explains Somers, who is trying to find a two/three-bed flat in Belgravia for up to £20,000 a month for

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an American couple’s daughter, but they keep losing out on properties going to best and final bids. “The most recent apartment she liked received five offers on the day it launched and went for 15 per cent over the asking price, with rent paid a full year in advance,” says Somers. Others are returning from a pandemic move to the country and seeking to rent a pied-à-terre in town. Corporate relocators are back too. “In the last week, we’ve had an unprecedented number of transfers, particularly from Australia, Canada, the US and India,” comments Marcus Ward, director of corporate services at Dexters. His agency has quite the trophy rental: a mock Tudor 1890s, seven-bedroom mansion on Knightsbridge’s Herbert Crescent, available for £16,500 a week. Then there are families who can’t find anything to buy so they are renting in the meantime. Good family houses between

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THE LET SET Above: Essex Villas in Kensington went to best bids, Knight Frank. Bottom near left: Herbert Crescent in Knightsbridge is available for £16,500

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a week through Dexters. Bottom far left: A family house in Redcliffe Road, Chelsea was let within a week of coming to the market, through Knight Frank

£2,000-£4,000 a week “are incredibly hard to find,” says David Mumby, Knight Frank’s head of lettings. “It’s highly unlikely we will bring these to the open market and all are heading towards competitive best offers,” he says. Houses priced £5,000-£20,000-a-week, especially in St John’s Wood, are similarly hotly fought over, he says, while Mollie Swallow, Lurot Brand’s head of lettings, “cannot have enough two-bed houses from £750£1,000 a week, especially in Notting Hill”. Even last summer’s floods in West London play a part in the lack of goodquality homes to rent. “In Brook Green especially, a lot of owners had to turn to the lettings market while they conducted remedial work on their flooded homes. Some rental properties have flooded too and still not come back to the market,” comments Jonathan Bird, head of lettings at Finlay Brewer. Reducing supply further, “accidental landlords are disposing of assets,”

comments Rupert Simmonds, area director for London lettings at John D Wood & Co, whose London offices report 62 per cent fewer available properties in December 2021 compared with December 2020. Part of that is also down to existing tenants who struck a bargain during the pandemic and are in no hurry to move on.

An apartment received five offers on the day it launched and went for 15 per cent over asking price “They’re fixed in for long-term tenancies at reduced rent level, in prime London property where they might have previously been priced out. Now prices are going up again, those tenants paying discounted rents are staying put,” comments Somers.

Such fierce competition is resulting in desperate measures. Some are paying over the odds to renew; Simmons reports a house in South Kensington that has renewed with a 44 per cent price increase. Until more properties come to the market, rents will continue to rise, thinks Niki Sturgis at Malverns estate agents. “There may also be a knock-on effect of tenants being prepared to relocate outside of prime central London,” she adds. New tenants, meanwhile are securing three-year fixed deals and paying a year’s rent – “That’s well over £500,000,” says Mumby – up front. Or they are committing to properties before they’re even built. “One house in Kensington was secured while it was very much a building site,” adds Mumby. “We agreed the house six months before it was completed for three years and the rent paid up front. The moving in funds were just short of £2.5m.” If money talks, there are loud voices in London’s rentals market right now. L The London Magazine 61

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ANNE ASHWORTH

ans of Fitzrovia see their neighbourhood as cool, convenient and endlessly fascinating, with its cafés and architecture that ranges from the BT Tower through to squares lined with period town houses and contemporary apartment schemes. Art Deco offices rub shoulders with 19th century mansion flats in this location north of Soho, bordered by Marylebone and Bloomsbury. Fitzrovia is just one of the areas set to be given a boost by the arrival of the Elizabeth Line (Crossrail) which will have a key interchange station at Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia’s most famous street. Other well-known but much better looking roads in this historic section of the West End include Great Titchfield Street, Great Portland Street and Charlotte Street, where the literati of the 1930s indulged in riotous behaviour. Nowadays the street is celebrated for its stylish restaurants and the atmospheric passageway that leads to Rathbone Street, an alley in which you step from the present day to the mid-1850s. Fitzrovia’s smartest address is the glorious Fitzroy Square. The occupants of its Georgian houses – which change hands for £6-£7 million - include film director Guy Ritchie and artist Tracey Emin. Fitzrovia, which has a long tradition of being bohemian has contrived to keep its creative edge while scaling London’s real estate hierarchy. The long-awaited new line’s arrival will mark (albeit unintentionally) the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, an event likely to be accompanied by a slew of studies about economic and social changes during the 62 The London Magazine

Fitzrovia will be tipped as a desirable destination for those who want to feel connected monarch’s 70-year reign. The performance of London property prices during that time are guaranteed to be one focus. In 1952, the average London house cost £2,410, a sum with the purchasing power today of £70,890. But such has been the explosive growth in prices that the average London property is now worth £520,000. The average price in Fitzrovia is £1.12m; values have more than trebled since 2000, peaking at £1.34m in 2019, according to an analysis by Hamptons. The recent price dip and the coming of the Elizabeth Line

LOCAL LITERATI The Fitzroy Tavern was once favoured by Dylan Thomas and George Orwell

should ensure Fitzrovia will be tipped as a desirable destination for those who want to feel connected to the delights of the West End and to the rest of the world. Tottenham Court Road to Heathrow will take just 26 minutes. My favourite Fitzrovia experiences include breakfast with a contact at the Mortimer Street Kitchen restaurant or a flat white at Kaffeine on Great Titchfield Street. I am less familiar with Prufrock in Leather Lane and the other raved-about coffee shops of Farringdon, the other key central location set to receive a Crossrail glow-up. When the line starts to run, I plan to become better acquainted with this part of town. Most Londoners view Farringdon as a commercial district, close to the City and near Smithfield market. But Farringdon is also a hip residential enclave, offering loft apartments in luxe schemes or converted offices. The Hamptons analysis highlights that Farringdon property values have also soared in the 21st century. When the Queen came to the throne, bomb damage was still a common sight in Farringdon, Fitzrovia and the rest of London. The subsequent record of regeneration, including, for example, the baleful tower blocks of the 1960s, has been mixed. But lessons have been learnt from such blunders, so that the future evolution of our city should enhance the public sphere and the quality and appearance of new developments. The much-delayed Elizabeth Line, a £19 billion upgrade, will make it easier to discover new opportunities, turning living in London into even more of a glorious adventure. L

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The opening of the Elizabeth Line this year will see a rise in the fortunes of Fitzrovia and Farringdon

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Impressive loft style living Ryland Road, NW5

Kentish Town Overground Station: 0.1 miles

Within a Victorian gated development, this first floor school conversion is full of light, double height vaulted ceilings and period charm, open-plan reception room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms (1 en suite), porter, lift, cctv, communal garden, secure underground parking, EPC = C

Leasehold, approximately 978 years remaining | 999 sq ft | Guide £1.2 million

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Newly refurbished home Monmouth Road, W2

Bayswater Underground Station: 0.5 miles

This property is a perfect example of a stunning family home offering excellent living space, entrance hall, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, principal en suite bedroom with dressing area, 5 further bedrooms (2 en suite), bathroom, powder room, roof terrace, west-facing garden, off-street parking, EPC = C

Freehold | 3,515 sq ft | Guide £6.75 million

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Exceptional lateral living Abingdon Villas, W8

High Street Kensington Underground Station 0.3 miles

Wonderful lateral apartment on the first floor of a grand period mansion block with plenty of natural light, double reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, principal bedroom suite, 2 further bedrooms, guest bathroom, utility room, 2 balconies and a covered terrace, EPC = D

Leasehold, approximately 942 years remaining plus Share of Freehold | 2,190 sq ft | Guide £4.75 million

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York Street, W1U £6,750,000 Previously a Bed and Breakfast, an elegant Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse with incredible potential to modernise and add your own stamp. Bursting with character and attractive period features, this charming home is arranged over five floors with 12 en suite bedrooms. Moments from Marylebone High Street and with easy access to central London and the West End. Dexters Marylebone. 55 Weymouth Street, London, W1G 8NJ T: 020 7224 5544 E: marylebonesales@dexters.co.uk 70 SALES

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Wilton Crescent, SW1X £19,500,000 Situated within one of London’s most exclusive crescents is this exceptional, late Regency townhouse. This a historic home has five bedrooms, a grand reception room and living room as well as separate staff accommodation. Arranged over six floors, the property offers plenty of outside space with an extensive roof terrace and a courtyard garden, energy rating e. Dexters Chelsea & Belgravia. 45 Sloane Avenue, London, SW3 3DH T: 020 7590 9510 E: chelseasales@dexters.co.uk www.thelondonmagazine.co.uk

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Abbey Road, NW8 £2,150 per week Located close to the vibrant mix of cafés, restaurants and independent shops on St John’s Wood High Street, a newly constructed mews house with three bedrooms. The house provides in excess of 2,000 sq. ft of internal accommodation including a spacious reception room, a separate kitchen and a dining room which opens onto the courtyard garden, energy rating c. Dexters St John’s Wood. 4 St Ann’s Terrace, London, NW8 6PJ T: 020 7483 6330 E: stjohnswoodlettings@dexters.co.uk 72 SALES

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Upper Grosvenor Street, W1K £7,500 per week Set near the open space of Grosvenor Square, this impressive four bedroom apartment has 18th Century features and high ceilings. The period property has been designed to create excellent entertaining space and includes the latest technology with an integrated sound system and air-conditioning. In addition, there is a study, five bathrooms and a secluded patio garden, energy rating c. 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 and impeccably designed Victorian family house, situated on one of the finest roads on the east side of St John's Wood. The house has been meticulously refurbished over the last several years and is in close proximity to Primrose Hill and Regent's Park. 4 B E D R O O M S | 3 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 3 , 3 74 S Q F T 0 . 3 M I L E S T O S T J O H N ' S W O O D T U B E S TAT I O N

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NICOSIA ROAD, WANDSWORTH SW18

magnificent family home with excellent entertaining space and situated in the popular Toast Rack, Wandsworth Common. The property offers off street parking at the front of the house for one car.

Guide price £5,500,000 Knight Frank Wandsworth sam.sproston@knightfrank.com 020 4502 7251

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beautifully presented period house offering light and spacious accommodation throughout and far-reaching southerly views. The property is ideally located a short distance to Wimbledon Common and Wimbledon Village. 4 B E D R O O M S | 4 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 2 , 8 2 6 S Q F T | E P C D 0 . 3 M I L E S T O W I M B L E D O N PA R K S TAT I O N | 1 M I L E T O W I M B L E D O N S TAT I O N

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n exceptional loft apartment offering stylish and contemporary living in West Wapping. Situated on the second floor of this popular warehouse conversion, the apartment features plenty of natural light and striking views across the river towards the iconic Tower Bridge. 2 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 | B A L C O N Y P O R T E R | C A R PA R K I N G S PA C E | A P P R O X I M AT E LY 1 , 4 7 8 S Q F T | E P C C 0 . 1 M I L E S F R O M S T K AT H A R I N E D O C K S | 0 . 3 M I L E S F R O M T O W E R H I L L U N D E R G R O U N D S TAT I O N

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Burnaby Street, SW10 This attractive terraced house has been beautifully modernised to create a supremely elegant home. Offering easy living over four floors, it is located in a popular part of The Royal Borough, with Imperial Wharf Station and Westfield Park nearby. Approx. 1,924 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), reception room, open-plan dining room, study, cloakroom, terrace, garden. Freehold

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Lancaster Road, W11 Set only moments from the buzz of Portobello Road, is this excellently proportioned home, which benefits from high ceilings throughout and terrific skyline views via the roof terrace. Approx. 2,744 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, open-plan dining room, study, cloakroom, courtyard, garden, terrace. Freehold | Guide Price £4,250,000 | Notting Hill – 020 3151 3898

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Leas Pavilion, Folkestone A high-end collection of 91 apartments all with sea-views and large terraces, located in Kent, just 52 minutes from London. The development will see the former Pavilion restored to its 1902 former glory and used as the main entrance for residents and as a communal lounge area. Gym, concierge services. Apartments range from 1-4 bedrooms, 1-3 bathrooms. Sizes range from approx. 500sq ft. to approx. 2,000 sq ft. All Apartments Sold as a Share of Freehold

Prices Range From £245,000 to £935,000

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Dairy Lane, Edenbridge Approached via an extensive driveway, this breath taking Grade II Listed country estate is set within circa five acres of land, including a beautifully landscaped garden, designed by the award-winning, Roger Platt. Approx. 6,822 sq ft. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (en suite), 3 reception rooms, breakfast room, cinema room, cloakroom, utility room, wine store, garden, greenhouse, self-contained annex, off-street parking. Freehold

Guide Price £5,000,000

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Lysia Street, Fulham SW6

£1,950,000 Freehold

Fulham 020 7731 7100 | fulham@struttandparker.com

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Cresswell Gardens, Chelsea SW5

£3,395,000 Leasehold

Chelsea SW10 020 7373 1010 | ChelseaSW10@struttandparker.com

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SALES 85

Halkin Street, Belgravia SW1X £3,875,000

Leasehold

Cranley Gardens, South Kensington SW7 £3,500,000 Share of Freehold

A beautifully refurbished apartment with a 112 year lease and direct access to communal gardens.

A stunning three-bedroom flat with huge private garden and high ceilings.

Sloane Street 020 7235 9959 | sloanestreet@struttandparker.com

South Kensington 020 3930 2588 | southkensington@struttandparker.com

Lilyville Road, Fulham SW6 £1,725 per week

Radnor Walk, Chelsea SW3 £2,475 per week

Unfurnished

A truly beautiful, semi-detached family house which has been finished to a high standard, situated on one of Fulham’s most sought-after streets.

A superb four-bedroom family house in the heart of Chelsea.

Fulham 020 7731 7100 | fulham@struttandparker.com

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86 SALES

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Princedale Road, Notting Hill W11 £1,500 per week

Unfurnished

Blomfield Road, Little Venice W9 £2,950,000

Freehold

A well-presented, three-bedroom family home with a superb roof terrace on this ever popular Holland Park address.

A charming four-bedroom town house with off-street parking, a garage and views onto Regent’s Canal.

Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 | nottinghilllettings@struttandparker.com

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Wetherby Place, South Kensington SW7 £1,850 per week Unfurnished

Phillimore Terrace, Kensington W8 £6,500,000

A beautiful first floor, four-bedroom apartment, with high ceilings and wooden floors throughout.

An outstanding five-bedroom family house with a garden and off-street parking.

South Kensington 020 3930 2588 | southkensington@struttandparker.com

Kensington 020 7938 3666 | kensington@struttandparker.com

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SALES 87

STANHOPE MEWS WEST, SW7 £950

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 reception room

A delightful mews house that has been fully refurbished and presented in a contemporary style. Boasting a wealth of natural light, its own private entrance and hardwood floors, this house is located in the exquisite South Kensington. EPC D 020 3930 5491

88 SALES

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OAKLEY STREET, SW3 £3,395,000 FREEHOLD

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 reception rooms

An extremely well presented house situated in an enviable end of terrace position. With 2,227 sq. ft. of internal accommodation, this light and well configured family home has great space and a lovely private garden. EPC E 020 3918 4577

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SALES 89

CHANDOS AVENUE, N20 £2,500,000 FREEHOLD

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

3 reception rooms

A fabulous example of a late 1920s Arts and Crafts architecture, this house benefits from granted planning permission to extend the property. Including a front and back garden, the generous grounds also accommodate an indoor heated pool, sauna and hot tub. EPC D 020 3925 6579 TOTTERIDGE&WHETSTONE @HAMPTONS.CO.UK

90 SALES

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TUNIS ROAD, W12 £2,500 PCM

2 bedrooms

1 bathrooms

1 reception room

An exceptional apartment presented in fantastic condition with a wealth of space. Situated on a tranquil road, this newly refurbished property has all bills included and offers an abundance of natural light. EPC C 020 3918 9283 CHISWICK@HAMPTONS.CO.UK

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A spectacular and contemporary five-bedroom detached house located on one of Hampstead’s most sought after roads. The property is situated 0.4 miles from Hampstead Village, offering a cosmopolitan mix of shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as Hampstead Underground (Northern Line). EPC rating C

£6,950,000 freehold

Hampstead

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Gloucester Square

Hyde Park W2

£7,250,000 share of freehold

A rare opportunity to acquire a south-facing 2,815 sq. ft. first floor (with lift) lateral apartment arranged across three buildings on the prestigious Gloucester Square. EPC rating E Hyde Park

020 7182 1400 central.enquiries@chestertons.com

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Chisholm Road

Richmond TW10

This semi-detached Victorian home has been fully refurbished and extended to an exceptional standard, creating a stunning modern family home. The property comprises; five bedrooms and four bathrooms, a large utility room, three reception rooms and modern kitchen including a large island and views to the west-facing garden. EPC rating D

£2,500,000 freehold

Richmond

020 8104 7531 central.enquiries@chestertons.com

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Park Street

Mayfair WK1

£3,500,000 leasehold

A refurbished two-bedroom, two- bathroom duplex period apartment with high ceilings and impressive open-plan living areas. The property has many of the original features and is meticulously finished with a Fendi kitchen and Carrara marble bathrooms throughout. EPC rating D

Mayfair

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Oakwood Court, Holland Park W14 £3,595,000

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Dorset Square, Marylebone NW1 £1,500,000

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City Road, Clerkenwell EC1V £1,950,000

A superbly presented townhouse just moments from Angel Tube and Upper Street with a charming front garden and allocated gated parking space. Three double bedrooms | Very spacious reception Large open plan kitchen | Two bathrooms | 2,177 sq ft Garden and parking space | EPC Rating C | Leasehold

CLERKENWELL.SALES@KFH.CO.UK | 020 7563 5060

Lancaster Gate, Bayswater W2 £1,850,000

Located on the prestigious Lancaster Gate in a Grade II listed building, this spacious apartment is presented in superb condition throughout. Three bedrooms | Three bathrooms (en suite) | Guest WC Drawing room | Modern fitted kitchen | Private patio garden Close to transport | Grade II listed | Leasehold

BAYSWATER.SALES@KFH.CO.UK | 020 7724 1222

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Rutland Gate, Knightsbridge SW7 £7,583 pcm

A sophisticated three bedroom lateral apartment located on the third floor (with lift) in a highly sought after garden square close to Hyde Park. Three bedroom lateral flat | Two bathrooms | Furnished Third floor with lift | Sonos music system | Resident porter Close to Hyde Park | EPC Rating D

SOUTHKENSINGTON.LETTINGS@KFH.CO.UK | 020 3040 6380

Farringdon Road, Farringdon EC1R £3,466 pcm

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WINCHESTER STREET, SW 1V

PIMLICO 020 7828 4243

Located in the Pimlico Grid, a three bedroom apartment arranged over the top two floors. There is a large open plan kitchen and reception room with a spiral staircase leading to the bedrooms, energy rating c.

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• Three Bedrooms • Open Plan Reception Room • Two Floors • Two Bathrooms • Spiral Staircase • Unfurnished

Local and National reach through a network of London and Regional offices

£900 PER WEEK

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CAMB RIDG E STREET, SW 1

PIMLICO 020 7828 4050

Set close to excellent transport links, a five bedroom family home offering flexible accommodation and traditional Pimlico elegance. The property has outside space with a terrace and patio garden, energy rating d.

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• Five Double Bedrooms • Drawing Room • Dining Room • Three Bathrooms • Terrace • Patio Garden

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£2,600,000 - FREEHOLD

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HARMONT HOUSE London W1G

Stunning, newly refurbished two bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the second floor (with lift) of this portered building.

Marylebone & Regent’s Park

020 7486 8866 marylebone@carterjonas.co.uk

2 bedrooms • 1 reception room • 2 bathrooms • 901 sq ft • Concierge • Apartment • Upper floor with lift

Guide price £1,475,000

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DERBY STREET An immaculately modernised Grade II Listed Mayfair freehold townhouse with a roof terrace £6,750,000 Sole Agent

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THE MAYFAIR GURU SAYS... Control your personal environment – your own front door and outside space. Derby Street, Mayfair W1 - Set over six floors, an immaculately restored Grade II Listed freehold Georgian townhouse totalling 2,502 sq. ft. This four bedroom home offers unrivalled living space and is located in a quiet enclave of Mayfair in a small, cobbled one way street running south off Curzon Street. On the top floor, the additional reception room has access to the west facing roof terrace.

102 Mount Street London W1K 2TH • 020 7529 5566 • mail@wetherell.co.uk • wetherell.co.uk SALES • DEVELOPMENTS • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT • LETTINGS

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LANCELOT PLACE KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW7 A S T U N N I N G A PA R T M E N T W I T H A D O U B L E A S P E C T R E C E P T I O N R O O M A wonderful two-bedroom apartment only moments away from the Harrods and other luxurious boutiques. This recently refurbished property offers 24hr concierge, lift access and leisure facilities including a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, sauna and steam room. 2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms U N D E R G R O U N D PA R K I N G | L E I S U R E FA C I L I T I E S | 2 4 H R C O N C I E R G E

£6,950,000 LEASEHOLD • JOINT SOLE AGENTS

Beauchamp Estates | Mayfair LONDON

110 SALES

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R O W L E Y R I D G E A R K L E Y, E N 5 A N E X Q U I S I T E N E W LY B U I LT FA M I LY H O M E This exceptional detached home is nestled in a quiet enclave of North London and has been carefully designed by Domvs to maximise space and comfort. The luxurious home features an indoor swimming pool and spa, state of the art Dolby Atmos cinema and views across a private golf course. 6 Bedrooms • 8 Bathrooms D O U B L E G A R A G E | I N D O O R S W I M M I N G P O O L & S PA | N E W B U I L D

£8,500,000 FREEHOLD • SOLE AGENTS

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Penthouse, SE1 OIEO £1,995,000 A spectacular two bedroom, two bathroom penthouse on the fortieth floor of the famous Strata Building in vibrant Elephant & Castle. The large open plan kitchen/living room has floor-to-ceiling windows displaying amazing views across the city, representing the best in contemporary living in London. Leasehold. EPC=B

• 1,230 sq ft • 40th floor with stunning views • Concierge Kennington office: 020 7587 1533 sales.knn@marshandparsons.co.uk

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HollandgreenPlace, Place,W8 W8 Hollandgreen Hollandgreen Place, Hollandgreen Place, W8W8

£5,950,000 £5,950,000 £5,950,000 £5,950,000

IvernaCourt CourtW8 W8 Iverna Inverna Court Inverna Court W8W8

£1,895,000 £1,895,000 £1,895,000 £1,895,000

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Ladbroke Gardens, W11 Ladbroke Gardens, W11 Ladbroke Gardens, W11 Ladbroke Gardens, W11

£8,950,000 £8,950,000 £8,950,000 £8,950,000

Holland Park, W11 Holland Park, W11 Holland Park, W11 Holland Park, W11

£4,500,000 £4,500,000 £4,500,000 £4,500,000

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SALES 117

BROOK GREEN SHEPHERDS BUSH

138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS

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WOLVERTON GARDENS W6 GUIDE £2.15M FREEHOLD • • • • •

4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS DOUBLE RECEPTION FULL WIDTH KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 2 BATHROOMS 2 GUEST CLOAKROOMS

BROOK GREEN 020 7371 4171 • • • • •

STUDY STORAGE/BIKE SHED WALLED GARDEN CELLAR STORAGE EPC RATING D 63

PHOENIX LODGE MANSIONS W6 GUIDE £1.2M FREEHOLD • • • • •

• GUEST CLOAKROOM • WALK-IN WARDROBE • EPC RATING D 67

4 BEDROOMS RECEPTION KITCHEN/DINING ROOM BATHROOM UTILITY ROOM

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Beautiful Victorian house Kildare Terrace, W2

Notting Hill Underground Station 0.6 miles 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, family room, private west-facing garden, excellent condition throughout, EPC = E, Council Tax = H

Unfurnished | 2816 sq ft | £3,500 pw (£15,167 pcm) + fees and other charges may apply* Archie Orr Ewing Savills Notting Hill Residential Lettings 020 3430 6618 aorrewing@savills.com

Well designed flat Sheffield Terrace, W8

Notting Hill Underground Station: 0.5 miles 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, lift access to third floor, direct access to communal gardens, great views across London, EPC = D, Council Tax = F

Unfurnished | 786 sq ft | £850 pw (£3,683 pcm) + fees and other charges may apply* Antonia Dunn Savills Kensington Residential Lettings 020 7535 2952 antonia.dunn@savills.com

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Meticulously refurbished house Pavilion Road, SW1X

Sloane Square Underground Station: 0.3 miles 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, garage, residents parking, EPC = B, Council Tax = F

Unfurnished | 1,793 sq ft | £1,900 pw (£8,233 pcm) + fees and other charges may apply* Danny Daniel Savills Knightsbridge Residential Lettings 020 7590 5068 danny.daniel@savills.com

Immaculate apartment Newton Street, WC2B

Covent Garden Underground Station: 0.3 miles Bedroom, bathroom, open-plan kitchen/reception room, lift access, 24 hour concierge, Council Tax = C, EPC = B

Furnished | 578 sq ft | £750 pw (£3,250 pcm) + fees and other charges may apply* Lucy Beaty Savills Mayfair & St James's Residential Lettings 020 7578 5144 lucy.beaty@savills.com

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1 ALWYNE ROAD, WIMBLEDON SW19

beautiful, well-presented detached family house situated in an ideal location. The house is within walking distance of Wimbledon mainline train station, the District Line tube and Wimbledon Village, further benefiting from a private rear garden and off street parking to the front. 6 B E D R O O M S | 2 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 | PA R K I N G | A P P R O X I M AT E LY 2 ,7 3 8 S Q F T | E P C D 0 . 2 M I L E S T O W I M B L E D O N S TAT I O N

Guide price £5,000 per calendar month Knight Frank Wimbledon oliver.cooper@knightfrank.com 020 4502 7725

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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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BELVEDERE ROAD, SOUTHBANK SE1

magnificent sub-penthouse apartment in the modern development, Belvedere Gardens. With fantastic views overlooking Jubilee Gardens, the London Eye and the River Thames, this has to be one of London's most desirable locations. 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 P R I VAT E T E R R A C E | C O N C I E R G E | R E S I D E N T S ' L O U N G E | G Y M | S W I M M I N G P O O L | E P C B 0 . 3 M I L E S T O WAT E R L O O S TAT I O N

Guide price £3,200 per week Knight Frank Southbank mark.batty@knightfrank.com 020 4502 8172

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Centre Point, New Oxford St WC1A £1,600 per week

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Lennox Gardens, Knightsbridge SW1X £1,750 per week

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www.plazaestates.co.uk

Herbert Crescent, SW1 Recently refurbished, elegant and luxurious double fronted 7 bedroom period house. 6050 sq ft. 7 Bedrooms - 7 Bath/Shower Rooms - 4 Cloakrooms - 4 Reception Rooms - Kitchen - Utility Room - Lift Swimming Pool - 2 Terraces - Balcony - EPC Rating E

Furnished

£16,500 per week * fees may apply * please visit www.plazaestates.co.uk/properties-to-rent/information-for-tenants

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

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RAMERTON LOWNDES STREET, SQUARE, CHELSEA, SW1XSW3

BRAMERTON STREET, CHELSEA, SW3 SQUARE, LOWNDES

ght and spacious An immaculately house located presented just off apartment the Kings Road. with It24-hour comprises porter, approximately lift and an underground sq ft and parking has a large space. open The reception propertyroom benefits on the from ground a double floorreception leading down roomtowith a six windows y kitchen/breakfast that overlook room the and communal separate dining gardensroom of the and Square utilityasroom. well as The air-cooling master and a home oom with automation large windows system and fitted by Crestron. cupboards A master is on the bedroom first floor suiteand with leads bathroom to an and dressing uite bathroom roomwith along a separate with three shower further cubicle. bedrooms There all with are three ensuite further bathrooms bedrooms, as well as a kitchen hroom andwith a shower breakfast room island making and laundry it ideal for area. family living. It benefits from high gs, wood floors and a large roof terrace which extends over most of the roof.

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FURNISHED FURNISHED £9100.00 PER £23,833.33 MONTHPER / £2100.00 MONTHPER / £5500.00 WEEK PER WEEK UNFURNISHED

DOVEHOUSE MERSTON STREET, STREET, SW10 CHELSEA, SW3

£9100.00 PER MONTH / £2100.00 PER WEEK£23,833.3 FURNISHED

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ely familyAhouse beautifully in thisfinished excellentone Chelsea bedroom location ground within floorwalking apartment distance with an to open both plan reception ings Roadroom and the andFulham kitchenRoad. with wood The ground floors. floor The property features an is located open plan a stone’s kitchen throw away from dining room, theaKings brightRoad firstwith flooran double array reception of shops bars withand high restaurants ceilings and on athe balcony. doorstep and Sloane exible accommodation Square tube station makes it not ideal far for up the family road. living.

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4 Bedroom · 4 Bathroom · 3 Reception Room · Garden · Approx. 2,271 sq 1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom · 1 ftReception Energy Efficiency Rating E Energy Efficiency Rating C

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A rare family home is available to buy in Hanover Terrace, offering unparalleled grandeur, modern luxury and a view overlooking Regent’s Park famous boating lake

Lee Koffman, Sotheby’s International Realty: “This wonderful Grade One listed home is being offered for sale on a long Crown Estate lease of approximately 110 years and includes its original mews house, which now serves as guest accommodation with a gym and double garage. The reception rooms of the main property are as grand as you’d expect from an original Nash masterpiece, with soaring ceilings, ornate period detailing and spectacular views facing onto the swan and boating lake in Regent’s Park. Fully refurbished in 2013 to the highest standards, the property has eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms as well as a walled garden and private 24-hour on-site manned security. Hanover Terrace is situated on the west side of Regent’s Park, within reach of London Zoo, the Open-Air Theatre and Regent’s Park itself. It is close to the many cafés, independent boutiques and restaurants of fashionable Marylebone High Street and St John’s Wood High Street”. Hanover Terrace, Regent’s Park is on the market with UK Sotheby’s International Realty for £29m. 130 The London Magazine

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