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CONTENTS EDITOR’S LETTER

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Bespoke journeys of a lifetime in style LOVE LOCAL

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THE TAX DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW SIGHTS OF SUMMER IN EPPING FOREST CONGRATULATIONS PERFECT SKIN - AWARD SCHOOL INSPECTION AT COOPERSALE HALL EPPING YOUTH MARKET SAVING PEOPLES LIVES - AIR AMBULANCE CORPORATE WORLD A FEW WORDS FROM MICHELLE ESSEX’S WELL DRESSED MEN ART IS FOR EVERYONE

COVER STORY

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Galapagos Islands, Ecuador TRAVEL

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LUXURY LIFESTYLE HOTELS Current holidays & resorts with style at affordable prices

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INTERIORS ENHANCING THE HOME WITH AN INDOOR POOL OUTDOOR LIVING SUMMER TOP INTERIOR TRENDS

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THE TAX DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW Graham Doubtfire, Tax Partner at Scrutton Bland explains how dealing with people’s financial situation is as much about psychology as it is with figures.

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hen I meet someone for the first time they often ask me what interests me in the world of tax and how I got involved with tax planning.

Many people are surprised that my answer is because it enables me to get to know people and their families. Sometimes when we’re presented with a problem on paper there can be a number of solutions. I get a real kick out of managing not only the tax matter at issue but the family dynamics.

Building long term relationships with clients is something that is central to all the financial disciplines within the Scrutton Bland Group, whether you’re seeing one of our financial advisers, an accountant or tax adviser or one of the insurance team, we all have a similar view.

Dealing with the annual Self-Assessment Tax Return is a process we undertake for over 2,000 clients each year. And whilst there is no getting around the time and effort it takes to fill in the forms, the process also provides us with an opportunity to add value to the time invested. When we meet clients, either to find out some information, go through a Return, or to consider end-of-year tax planning, it provides us with a touch point to find out what’s changed in their lives. From a personal point of view this makes what I do more enjoyable and rewarding, and we’re often also one of the first people our clients contact, through good times or bad.

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At the same time as getting to know our clients, and providing a personal service, we can also spot changes in the tax system and guide our clients through that. We’re currently pro-actively updating our clients on the major changes being made to the tax system by HM Revenue & Customs through Making Tax Digital (MTD).

One of my ‘clinical consultancies’ at Scrutton Bland is to assist our clients through the changes we are seeing in the tax system as a result of MTD. Whilst the timetable proposed by HM Revenue & Customs has been eased a little, we are making sure our clients are properly advised and guiding them through this change with a series of free-to-attend workshops.

Once again our tax advice process comes down to understanding the needs of our clients in order to help them through a process of change. Our clients may well have kept their books the same way as their parents and not updated how they account for their income and obtain information on their business for a number of years. Changing their system can be a very personal thing, and the approach we therefore need to take involves understanding their concerns and holding their hand through those changes.

So whether it’s your Tax Return, Financial Advice or one of the multitude of services that Scrutton Bland provide to our clients one thing you can be sure of is that people are a major part of that. n

THE DETA I L S To find out how we can help you, please contact one of our advisers who can arrange a confidential, no-obligation meeting.

Please email Graham at graham.doubtfire@scruttonbland.co.uk

call 01206 838437 or see www.scruttonbland.co.uk Scrutton Bland Financial Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

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SIGHTS OF

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and shelter), there is a family bike ride on 20 August and for something a bit different, why not join the Grimston’s Oak glorious picnic on 13 August? Part of ‘e People’s Forest’ series, involving Gayle Chong Kwan’s artistic exploration of Epping Forest, bring your own picnic and enjoy creative activities about the spaces that people and trees need. e final two Open Air eatre performances take place at e Temple in Wanstead Park in August. e Emperor’s New Clothes is performed on 10 August and Pride and Prejudice, the classic Jane Austen love story, takes place on 20 August.

For further details, including timings and how to book please visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/eppingforestevents n

THE DETA I L S To stay up to date with all things Epping Forest, follow @CoLEppingForest City of London Epping Forest or @coleppingforest To find out more about this unique open space straddling London and Essex, why not sign up online to receive the free seasonal newsletter, Forest Focus? Visit http://bit.ly/forestfocussignup

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he holiday season is upon us but if you’re still around the local area throughout August, do make the most of the ancient woodland on your doorstep, Epping Forest. Taking a trip this time of year can be so rewarding with beautiful, colourful plants and various animals to be seen.

Bird’s-foot trefoil is widespread throughout the Forest’s heathlands and grasslands with cheery, bright yellow flowers throughout the summer. It is known by several other names included ‘eggs and bacon’ and ‘butter and eggs’.

Whilst foxes are common in towns and cities they are still very much at home in the Forest and can frequently be spotted, both day and night. In the summer, cubs are out and about exploring their new world. e nuthatch is a bird from the deeper parts of the Forest. ese busy birds are typically seen working their way, headfirst, down a tree trunk looking for food.

Amongst the most impressive of wood beetles, the stag beetle spends up to six years of its life munching on deadwood of rotting logs and trees before emerging. ese are very important to the Forest forming part of the Special Area of Conservation designation.

Fallow fawns are born during June so the young deer will be out exploring their brand new environment in the summer months.

Lousewort is one of the Forest’s plant species benefitting from grazing. Since cattle grazing was reintroduced, these striking purple flowers carpet much more of the Forest floor.

As well as the natural sights and sounds of Epping Forest, the City of London Corporation also run a popular programme of events throughout the year. is month there is a Junior Angling day to enjoy on 5 August, two Bushcraft workshops taking place on 10 August (tracking and hunting) and 24 August (water

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARD WINNING HEALTH AND BEAUTY COLUMNIST FRANCES FURLONG

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ongratulations to our Health and Beauty columnist Frances Furlong of Perfect Skin who has been with us as a Health and Beauty Advisor at the magazine for 5 years.

She recently was awarded First place in Fusion Gt 'Best Clinical Result with Plexr 2017’, which was entered by Doctors and Nurses nationwide, working within the Aesthetics Industry. Frances has dedicated her career solely to Aesthetics and Dermatology and with over 17 years experience truly deserves this award. Due to her nursing background Frances has a professional, caring and honest approach, which her client’s appreciate.

With a strong background in laser Frances has the skill set needed for this type of treatment, her precision along with aesthetic eye has meant that her results even after one treatment have been outstanding. is is a revolutionary treatment which many of Frances’s clients are already enjoying the benefits of, this is a non-surgical treatment so very little down time, the results are amazing and can be seen at www.perfect-skin.co.uk

Winner of the “Best Clinical Plexr Result 2017” Frances Furlong - Perfect Skin Frances celebrating her prize over dinner in Marylebone London

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SCHOOL INSPECTION AT COOPERSALE HALL SCHOOL

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our inspectors from the Independent Schools Inspectorate spent several days at Coopersale Hall School in June scrutinising all aspects of the education provided. e final reports have now been received and Headmistress Kaye Lovejoy and Group Managing Principal Matthew Hagger are delighted with the results. is was the first of the Department for Education’s new-style inspections that were introduced in September 2016 to inspect against three areas: 1. e quality of pupils’ personal development 2. e quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements 3. Focussed compliance Under this new framework schools are only given 24 hours’ notice of an inspection, which means that we were inspected through a snapshot of the school as it normally is by a team of independent and highly experienced professionals without the luxury of having been able to pre-prepare.

Group Managing Principal Matthew Hagger comments, “We are delighted that Coopersale Hall has received such positive reports, which contain numerous comments that support and acknowledge the many positive achievements Coopersale Hall has made in recent years as we were judged to be ‘Excellent or ‘Good’ in all areas. With such rigorous criteria for inspections nowadays this is a far higher standard than the national trend.”

Some of the quotes that are particularly worth noting from the ‘quality’ inspections are as follows: • e quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent.

• Pupils leave the school as confident young people with high aspirations for their future, and they feel well prepared for the transition to their senior school.

• All pupils demonstrate an outstanding cultural understanding and strong respect for diversity.

• Supported by the school’s strong sense of community, pupils have an excellent awareness of those around them.

• Pupils have an outstanding sense of social responsibility.

• Pupils’ achievement in academic and other areas are good.

• Older pupils are consistently successful in gaining places at selective senior schools.

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• At all ages, pupils willingly engage with their learning and display positive attitudes.

• Recent results are excellent, particularly the proportion of children exceeding the expected levels of development in reading and writing.

• e pupils demonstrate high levels of concentration and apply themselves readily to the tasks set.

• Excellent scientific skills were observed in the presentations provided by older pupils as part of ‘science week’.

• Teaching assistants are used highly effectively to support individual pupils. e Focussed Compliance Inspection scrutinises all aspects of the Department for Education’s legal requirements, including the incredibly complex laws relating to the employment of staff, the welfare and safety of pupils and the curriculum and supporting documentation. e school was fully compliant with the Education Regulations and no further action is required”.

Coopersale Hall pupils and staff clearly impressed these experienced inspectors. For the full report see www.coopersalehallschool.co.uk n

The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent.

THE DETA I L S e Oak-Tree Group of Schools Braeside - Coopersale Hall Normanhurst - Oaklands 020 8508 3109 For more information visit www.oaktreeschools.co.uk

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EPPING YOUTH MARKET We would like to say thank you to our sponsors for the donation of the tombola prizes • Cancer Research UK • Costa Coffee • Epping Sports Centre • Epping Youth Football • Epping Forest District Council Staff • Geoffrey Drayton • House 2 Home • Jimmy’s Mobile • Jus Interiors • Marks & Spencer • Pretty Woman Epping • Piccola Epping • Spokes • Tesco • Todd Sloane • The Card Factory • The Children’s Society • One Shop Party Shop • Tony’s Household and Hardware

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pping Forest Youth Councillors raised £160 for e Children’s Society at the Epping Youth Market on Saturday 8 July. Our Youth Councillors raised money by running a tombola with donated prizes whilst promoting the work by the Epping Forest Youth Council. e market encouraged young people aged between 14 to 24 that have designed, produced or

sourced products or services for sale, to set up their stalls and take their first steps in business.

Epping Youth Council took the time to ask young people to fill out a survey about drugs to contribute towards their new Drug awareness project.

Youth Councillor, Annabelle said: “I’m so proud to have been part of the Epping Youth Market which showcased the excellent skills of our area’s young people. e Youth Council managed to raise an outstanding £160 for e Children’s Society Charity and took the opportunity to gather data from young people on local drug issues/concerns to help with our next project.” n photography©Epping Forest District Council

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THE DETA I L S EppingForestYouthCouncil Epping Forest District Council – www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk

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SAVING PEOPLES’ LIVES – ESSEX & HERTS AIR AMBULANCE

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ssex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) is a Charity that provides a Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) for the critically ill and injured of Essex, Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. e service is provided free of charge but, unlike NHS emergency services, the Charity receives no direct funding from the Government or National Lottery. It costs £500,000 every month to keep the service operational and saving lives, and this would not be possible without the generosity and goodwill of people and businesses of Essex, Hertfordshire and beyond. is summer, the Charity’s first ever purchased helicopter, the Agusta Westland 169, was unveiled at the Charity’s 20th anniversary celebration at Audley End House on 25th June 2017. e Agusta Westland 169 comes into service this summer after a three-year search by the Charity for the most suitable helicopter for the Air Ambulance’s needs. Support from the public and businesses of Essex and Hertfordshire ensured that the Charity were able to invest £5 million of donations towards the Agusta Westland 169. When the Government’s LIBOR fund donated to Air Ambulances in 2016, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance used their £1.5 million 2 2 AUGUST 2017

to complete the purchase of a new helicopter.

Cliff Gale, Operations Director for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance, said: “e Agusta Westland 169 is the perfect helicopter for the Charity, and it’s a privilege to be able to afford our first ever helicopter as opposed to leasing the aircraft. e AW169 will be in service with us for at least ten years, and this sustainability means we can start looking forward to the next twenty years of saving lives and future-proofing the Charity.

We couldn’t have purchased this aircraft without the generosity and goodwill of the people of Essex and Hertfordshire.”

Each of the Charity’s HEMS teams consist of two Pilots, a pre-Hospital Care Doctor and a Critical Care Paramedic. ese teams, made up of highly-skilled individuals, tended to 1077 patients in 2016 and are the backbone of your local life-saving Charity. e fleet, consisting of two Air Ambulances, and four Rapid Response Vehicles (RRVs - cars) operates seven days a week from 7am to 9pm.

After sunset, the Clinical Team continues to provide the service using Rapid Response Vehicles.

In addition, a Rapid Response Vehicle is operational on a Friday and Saturday evening from 6pm until 2am with a pre-Hospital Care Doctor and Critical Care Paramedic. n

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To find out more about the work of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance you can visit www.ehaat.org If you would like to join the Charity’s Flight for Life Lottery please visit www.ehaat.org/lottery or call the Lottery Hotline on 0345 2417 688.

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CORPORATE WORLD

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hat is Corporate world? is is an integral programme which aims at helping people to successfully navigate their way in the corporate world: the dos and don’ts of that fascinating ladder from office etiquette to doing businesses in an international and complex setting.

How did the initiative start?

When working in the corporate sector, we noticed that a prudent and assertive behaviour will ease the often times rigid and competitive atmosphere a business environment can put us on, as well as an increasing need for cultural awareness when operating with and within international and multicultural settings.

Who are you mainly targeting?

We are focusing on universities to help graduates to increase their employability and successful performance and also corporations to help the intra transfer and local and overseas relocation of employees, although other sectors are also welcome.

When did it start?

After years of providing support and consultancy to corporations worldwide, M C Services Links set up and launched the programme last June at Royal Ascot, a global hub for local and international businesses.

What is your personal experience in the corporate world?

As a commercial lawyer I have a wide experience in the corporate sector providing consultancy services to corporations, government and institutional clients through work in the City in London and overseas in the Americas, Africa and India. By dealing with clients (external client) and colleagues (internal client) from different cultures and backgrounds, I have learned that manners and a sensible approach do help to seal a deal, have smooth relations at work and ultimately boost us to the position we want to be career wise!

What service do you offer?

We offer in-house training workshops and seminars, comprising all phases of the career path: interview, personal image, office etiquette, business meetings and cross-cultural approach, among others.

What makes you stand out from other services?

Our international exposure! We are a multicultural and multilingual team with a first-hand international business experience of living and working abroad and in the UK. How to contact you? www.mcserviceslinks.co.uk info@mcserviceslinks.co.uk infl@mcinternationallinks.co.uk n 2 4 AUGUST 2017

THE DE TA I L S Annabella Matute - Castro www.mcserviceslinks.co.uk info@mcserviceslinks.co.uk info@mcinternationallinks.co.uk

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hat is Corporate world? is is an integral programme which aims at helping people to successfully navigate their way in the corporate world: the dos and don’ts of that fascinating ladder from office etiquette to doing businesses in an international and complex setting.

How did the initiative start?

When working in the corporate sector, we noticed that a prudent and assertive behaviour will ease the often times rigid and competitive atmosphere a business environment can put us on, as well as an increasing need for cultural awareness when operating with and within international and multicultural settings.

Who are you mainly targeting?

We are focusing on universities to help graduates to increase their employability and successful performance and also corporations to help the intra transfer and local and overseas relocation of employees, although other sectors are also welcome.

When did it start?

After years of providing support and consultancy to corporations worldwide, M C Services Links set up and launched the programme last June at Royal Ascot, a global hub for local and international businesses.

What is your personal experience in the corporate world?

As a commercial lawyer I have a wide experience in the corporate sector providing consultancy services to corporations, government and institutional clients through work in the City in London and overseas in the Americas, Africa and India. By dealing with clients (external client) and colleagues (internal client) from different cultures and backgrounds, I have learned that manners and a sensible approach do help to seal a deal, have smooth relations at work and ultimately boost us to the position we want to be career wise!

What service do you offer?

We offer in-house training workshops and seminars, comprising all phases of the career path: interview, personal image, office etiquette, business meetings and cross-cultural approach, among others.

What makes you stand out from other services?

Our international exposure! We are a multicultural and multilingual team with a first-hand international business experience of living and working abroad and in the UK. How to contact you? www.mcserviceslinks.co.uk info@mcserviceslinks.co.uk infl@mcinternationallinks.co.uk n 2 4 AUGUST 2017

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AUGUST THOUGHTS August is one of my favourite months – WORDS: MICHELLE B. HARRIS

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ugust is a wonderfully relaxing month. Savouring the sunshine (where’s the heatwave?) and just letting go of all the stresses and strains that are for most of us, the daily grind. ese precious six (or is it eight now?) weeks feel like an infinite amount of time until that fateful day when you suddenly notice, Back to School deals and realise that the summer has ended or at the very least, the school holidays.

Today is a beautiful sunny day and I’m sitting in the garden with my iPad. e sky’s blue, a comforting breeze and I can hear birds chirping. Holidays are sometimes deemed as an unnecessary expense but my theory is we all need an annual service. If our boilers and cars merit a check-up, surely with all the strains and stresses that most adults endure as part of the daily grind, we should all allow one or two weeks to just unwind, recharge and top up those depleted batteries. Just turning everything down or preferably off as we ease into the slow lane…

Life’s so fast and busy with so many demands from simultaneous and multiple sources.

Recently and whilst en route to Waitrose in South Woodford for some essentials, I noticed that I had forgotten my mobile. I went back to get it despite not planning to

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be more than an hour away from my desk.

Upon reflection, it’s incredibly sad that we all feel so compelled to be constantly reachable and now via a phone call, Facetime, Skype, WhatsApp or email…

Even social media such as Facebook or Instagram takes its toll and is demanding. is experience made me evaluate how we’ve so quickly and easily, sunk into a constant state of accessibility. My phone rings as I write (which I ignore) but normally, August is one of the quietest times of the year and a great opportunity to address lifestyle issues. What’s important and what’s superfluous. It’s all about a stocktake; taking some time out to cut off from the schedules and routine which turn days into months, then years into decades…

August is one of my favourite months – most people are generally lifted as they’re about to embark or just returned from an annual holiday. Memories are made and treasured. ese breaks punctuate our lives with milestones from holiday experiences, plus it’s important time with family and friends. So if you can - remember to turn off the phone! n

Happy Summer Holidays!

We should all allow one or two weeks to just unwind, recharge and top up those depleted batteries.

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LOVE LOC AL

WHY ESSEX’S WELL-DRESSED MEN ARE CHOOSING FILATI WORDS: MICHELLE B. HARRIS

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ew Man dresses well. He is more confident, knows what he likes and the image he wants to present. When he enters a room he is noticed, invariably revered by those who can dissect his style and label. What our clothes say about us – is a powerful statement; it’s about success, style and attitude.

Michelle: So why Filati?

Filati: Men are interested in how they look, their image and personal style. Certainly the media promotes the importance of male grooming but locally in Essex, there are very few shops that offer fashion expertise and access to some of Italy’s best designers.

Michelle: Your shop is relatively new – so how do you attract customers?

Filati: We have a great following on social media – especially Instagram, almost 2,000 which is incredible for a relatively new shop.

Other clients have heard of us through reputation or from referrals but mainly it’s because of our customer service. Whether it’s an investment banker in their 20s or 30s or executives in their 50s, everybody is treated as a unique individual and we hope will enjoy the experience of shopping with us.

Michelle: How do you differ from competitors? What’s your USP? Filati: Every customer is important - they’re VIPs and always made to feel welcome in the shop. ere’s a warm family feel and most customers become friends. Sometimes they just 2 8 AUGUST 2017

come into the shop for a chat with the team, perhaps to purchase something or just to take a look at the latest stock. We work with whatever they want or expect from us.

Michelle: And do you have a team of personal shopping advisors?

Filati: We ensure that every customer has the right level of service for what they want. Some clients need a lot of time and patience to find the right brand, or a combination that gives them the image that best suits their personality or how they want to project themselves. Sometimes, we’ll dress a customer for a particular event or it might be a wardrobe revamp or holiday… As we get to know our customers, we understand the required service.

Michelle: Who do you think are the best designers?

Filati: Hard to say – there’s so much talent and choice. Belstaff is very popular and we like to keep a permanent stock of their most popular ranges. Orlebar Brown, Jacob Cohen, John Smedley, and of course, Oliver Sweeney. We watch and analyse trends then make them accessible.

Michelle: Where else would you find these brands?

Filati: Predominantly in London’s luxury menswear shops. We’re local but you can also purchase online via our website. As an extra benefit, by signing up to our database, customers receive early notifications of promotions and sales: www.filati.com n

THE DETA I L S FILATI STORE: 10 Station Road, Upminster, Essex RM14 2UB T: 01708 226 369 E: info@filati.com www.filati.com

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LOVE LOC AL

ART IS FOR EVERYONE New classes starting September WORDS BY CHRISTINE BAKER, CHRISTEN MEDIA

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rt students attending Seasons Art in Loughton and Arts Commune in Chingford took part in the E17 Arts Trail and became part of the largest community-led arts festival in London.

Over 16 days, 7,000 local artists, residents, open studios, schools and workplaces across Walthamstow offered full enjoyment of every element of this year’s E17 Arts Trail.

Adelaine Frank, who runs her successful and established arts classes said “I was thrilled that our students could be involved in this inspiring project. It gave us a much wider outreach for our work and we were also able to see a wide range of other material.”

Glenda Higgins, from Walthamstow said “I never thought my work could be good enough to go on display for so many other people to see. Over time the encouragement and leadership from tutors Adelaine and Jim have built up my confidence and I am so pleased they did.”

Part-time Art Classes, over 14 weeks, begin again in September and anyone who wants to explore their hidden talents is encouraged to get in touch. Arts Commune classes take place on Tuesdays at Pimp Hall Nature Reserve in Kings Road, Chingford. Seasons Art take place at Loughton Methodist Church on Wednesdays. n

New art courses start in September in Chingford and Loughton.

Call 0208 355 962 for more information.

THE DETA I L S Please call 020 89355 962 to book the next new course

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COVER STORY

HILARY PENNING

THE ORGANIC KITCHEN FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

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y career started with nineteen amazing years working in the vibrant food and beverage industry. Looking for a new challenge I then moved over to the Leisure industry. ere I spent over ten years working and eventually running various Health and Fitness clubs, moving on to head up regional and then national sales teams. I’ve loved working in both of these wonderful industries and feel blessed to have worked with the portfolio of companies and people that I have along the way.

So, a year after becoming a Mother to my wonderful son River, I decided it was time for me to take my career in a new direction. I adore good food and I’m a real foodie at heart. Some of my fondest memories as child was being taught how to cook by my mother, whilst hearing all about her childhood antics and tales of life growing up in the West Indies. ose were fun times indeed!

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I’ve always believed you should work in industries where your passions lie. So, after lots of soul searching with my husband Adam, I thought why not fuse all of my passions together and this led to the birth of e Organic Kitchen. An artisan kitchen where the aim is to deliver freshly prepared meals each day, to the discerning and more health-conscious foodie. e Organic Kitchen is not just passionate about food and passionate about health, but it’s passionate about YOU the customer! Our customers are the most important ingredient in our business. Delivering a great service and food experience to everyone that comes into our establishment, whether they’re dining in or taking away, is at the heart of everything that we do.

Delicious seasonal dishes are prepared using only the freshest premium quality ingredients

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THE DETAI L S Call us 0203 490 9740 176c Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5BD www.theorganickitchenlimited.co.uk

I’ve always believed you should work in industries where your passions lie.

Delicious seasonal dishes are prepared using only the freshest premium quality ingredients and are the inspiration for e Organic Kitchen’s menus. is, coupled with the restaurant’s friendly, relaxed vibe and carefully chosen drinks list, makes e Organic Kitchen a firm favourite with many locals. Whether you are a die-hard foodie, dropping by for a casual bite to eat, or simply picking up some treats from e Organic Kitchen larder or bakery range.

Myself and the team, can’t wait to welcome you in. So why not pop in and see us soon! n

The Organic Kitchen is not just passionate about food and passionate about health, but it’s passionate about YOU the customer!

HILARY PENNING

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F EATURE BY ATL ANTIS TRAVEL

SOUTH AMERICA WITH BELMOND

With a wealth of expertise, here at Atlantis Travel, we believe Belmond offers travellers the best way to discover South America. Travellers seeking a life changing experience can start their journey in Brazil & Peru.

Whether you are visiting the pulsating capital of Lima, staying in Cusco with its awe-inspiring inca sites, taking the Belmond HiramBingham train to magnificent Machu Picchu, stopping en route in the Sacred Valley for some rest and relaxation, or travelling on the newest luxury sleeper train Belmond Andean Explorer between Cusco, Puno and Arequipa, offering the perfect vantage point of the ever-changing Andean scenery.

unrivalled position means it is centre stage for Rio’s biggest events, including Carnival and New Year’s Eve. Guests can soak up the sun by the magnificent pool. Be pampered with a luxury treatment at the spa, or mingle with Brazil’s trendsetters over Caipirinhas at the bar. They shouldn’t miss the hotel’s top restaurants.

From city life to natural wonders – experience Belmond Hotel das Cataratas, with the nearby Iguassu Falls recognized as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

This Portuguese colonial style retreat, is ideal for guests wishing to experience To experience the best of Brazil, stay at Belmond an out of the ordinary Copacabana Palace. This glamorous landmark is destination in full among the best hotels in Rio de Janeiro, since its luxury and explore the Art Deco doors opened in 1923, it has played host rich wildlife of the to the world’s rich, famous and stylish. The hotel’s Iguassu National Park. Why not pop in and see us

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FEATURE

DISCOVER THE AVANT-GARDE VELAR

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he Velar represents a new dimension of glamour, modernity and elegance for the range Rover family. Indeed, every detail of this ground-breaking vehicle has been beautifully executed. And while the Velar has every refinement you’d expect of a Range Rover, you’ll soon discover the class-leading capability you’d expect of a Land Rover.

Advanced technology is pivotal to the contemporary design: the full-LED headlights are the most slender ever to appear on a production Land Rover vehicle. e flush deployable door handles emphasise Velar’s reductive, sculptured form, and contribute to the low drag coefficient from only 0.32 – this is the most aerodynamically-efficient Land Rover ever produced.

Look inside Velar’s interior and you will see elegant simplicity, sophistication and refinement.

Design-enabling technology has been engaged fully to create the new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system which is the centrepiece of Velar’s interior. Touch Pro Duo features two 10-inch high-definition touchscreens integrated seamlessly behind secret-until-lit surfaces. All of this is equalled by Velar’s practicality: luggage compartment volume is an impressive 632 litres including a reduced-section spare wheel as standard in the UK.

Ellie Goulding with the Velar in New York

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Velar – like all Range Rovers – offers world-class all-terrain capability. Exceptional performance and efficiency come from the range of six petrol and diesel powertrains, all matched to smooth-shifting ZF eight-speed automatic transmissions and all-wheel drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics. e Velar and Velar R-Dynamic core range comprises Standard, S, SE or HSE specifications.

Customers can also specify Black and Luxury Exterior Packs for an even more distinguished appearance.

Of all Velar models, the most exclusive of all will be the First Edition, which be available worldwide but strictly for one model year only.

Even more luxurious than the HSE specification, this model is powered solely by the 3.0-litre V6 petrol and diesel engines and features a wealth of extra features as standard, including full extended leather interior trim to complement the perforated Windsor leather seats in Nimbus or Ebony, 1,600W Meridian Signature Sound System, Matrix-Laser LED headlights and 22-inch Split-Spoke wheels with diamond-turned finish.

Exterior paint colours for the First Edition are Corris Grey, Silicon Silver, and Flux Silver – a unique satin finish exclusive to the First Edition for the first model year only. n

THE DETA I L S Priced from £44,830 For more information on the new Velar or to book a test drive contact: Lookers Land Rover in Chelmsford or Colchester or visit lookerslandrover.co.uk

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FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

Feel Good D E N T I S T RY

DR ASH PARMAR

SMILE DESIGN BY ASH ELEASHA - BEFORE

Designing your perfect smile As the brand name suggests, Smile Design By Ash is a unique dental practice offering the ideal smile, which is custom created and hand finished to suit each person. I really see myself more as an artist, rather than a dentist that simply fixes teeth.

Hollywood or Natural?

Ultimately, we all want straight white teeth.

My goal is to always create a beautiful and natural looking smile. is should compliment your face and personality and make you look your best. is takes a lot of skill, care and attention to detail. Some people prefer a white, natural smile (a more “European style”). Whilst others prefer a glamorous look, with a hint of smiles created in California.

NATURAL VENEERS

Mock ups – a “test drive” is is a special complimentary service we offer at Smile Design By Ash. We use white filling material and “mock up” or simulate your new look – live in the mouth. ink of this as a “test drive” before you buy a car.

Most people are amazed how they look when this is done. We also offer computer cosmetic imaging.

ELEASHA - COSMETIC IMAGING

Braces or porcelain veneers? e goal of cosmetic dentistry is to achieve the best result by doing minimal amount of work to natural teeth. So, in many instances we recommend braces to straighten teeth, by moving them in to the correct positions and alignment. Where indicated, porcelain veneers can also create a stunning improvement.

Veneers have a 98% success rate over 12 years, when done properly and bonded to tooth enamel.

Feel confident and happy

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A Smile Makeover is life changing. e confidence a person gets with straight white teeth has far reaching effects on lifestyle, relationships and career. If you are worried or embarrassed of your smile or dental health, call us today to discover how we can help. n

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Advice on any dental health or cosmetic concerns Contact us on 020 81082469 4 0 AUGUST 2017

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“Clothes define us. How we see ourselves and the image we want to present.”

A Savile Row experience which is locally based and easily accessible to the HNWIs living in Essex and surrounding areas.

Fashion is everything. FILATI Armani Collezioni • Belstaff • ETON • John Smedley • Jacob Cohen • Oliver Sweeney • Sunspel • Louis Leeman • Orlebar Brown • Swims • ...to name just a few.

FILATI STORE: 10 STATION ROAD, UPMINSTER, ESSEX RM14 2UB T: 01708 226 369 info@filati.com • www.filati.com

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FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES ON SKIN AGEING - consequences and cures With Frances Furlong What is Ageing of the Skin?

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any things cause our skin to age. Some things we cannot do anything about; others we can influence.

One thing that we cannot change is the natural ageing process, it plays a key role. With time, we all get visible lines on our face. It is natural for our face to lose some of its youthfulness. We notice our skin becoming thinner and drier. Our genes largely control when these changes occur. e medical term for this type of ageing is “intrinsic ageing.”

We can help improve our appearance when facial volume loss occurs with dermal fillers which break down in the body gradually over time. Furthermore skin boosting treatments like derma rollers and good skin care products can help strengthen and thicken the skin such as retinol and vitamin c.

We can influence another type of ageing that affects our skin. Our environment and lifestyle choices can cause our skin to age prematurely. e medical term for this type of ageing is “extrinsic ageing.” By taking some preventive actions, we can slow the affects that this type of ageing has on our skin.

Extrinsic Factors that Contribute to Skin Ageing Too much Sun exposure - causes pigmentary changes, like hyper-pigmentation and hypo-pigmentation, telegiectasies (broken red veins particularly to the nose, cheeks and chin).

Using a daily vitamin c serum or cream in conjunction with SPF 30-50 should be part of your daily anti-ageing regime. When these problems already exist then skin peeling, mesotherapy, laser, diathermy and skin care products can help to resolve and repair the existing damage to the skin.

Smoking not only leads to dull lifeless skin and bacterial problems especially around the mouth area. It also contributes to more prominent crows feet and peri oral lines around the mouth.

Skin boosting repairing treatments like meso-glow, skin care Inspira Med have a fabulous caviar repair serum used in 4 2 AUGUST 2017

conjunction with face sculpturing cream, vitamin c and SPF is a good place to start repairing the skin. Muscle relaxing injections to lessen crows feet or Plexr which will improve both crows feet and smokers lines.

Pollution has a big impact on our skin cells and ability to repair, so wear your daily defence duo vitamin c and SPF! Sleep deprivation - sleeping is when we repair and heal, chronic sleep problems leads to a more sunken eyed look and lack lustre skin. Dermal fillers, Plexr and tired eye treatments can help rejuvenate the eye area.

Planning for Your Big Day Planning for treatments prior to an important occasion need to be given well in advance, here is a time frame of the most popular treatments. So many people leave it far too late to see the real benefit and risk an unwanted side effect too close to the important occasion.

Muscle relaxing injections should be done ideally 6 weeks prior to allow the treatment to take effect fully which can take 2 weeks, settle and be reviewed and tweaked if needed.

Dermal fillers, hyaluronic acid based these fillers take 4 weeks to fully work and to see the best result, if you need any extra adjustment then again 6 weeks prior to your event is the ideal time frame.

Volumising fillers such as Radiesse which is great for cheek contouring needs 12 weeks to activate before.

Sculptra volumising face lift takes 3 treatments given 6 weeks apart. So this should be started 6 months prior to your special occasion.

Power booster facial combining derma roller, hydration droplets, vitamin facial injections and a boosting light peel given at the same session takes 6-8 weeks to see the full results.

Course of skin peels to help acne, rosacea or bacterial problems. See a qualified practitioner 6 months prior so a

skin care regime and treatment plan can be put into place to manage and improve your skin condition. Remember stress will trigger these conditions so get the right support.

Plexr soft surgery, if heavy upper or lower eyelid skin is getting you down or heavy smokers lines - this is the treatment for you - completely non invasive too!

Although clients see great results 2 - 6 weeks post treatment - I feel at 12 weeks it looks even better so 3 months prior is ideal. I support the second cycle of further improvement with firm and lift serums to help strengthen the skin from Inspira Med skin accents to boost the effects. n

THE DETAILS Please call Michelle on 07508 404862 for further information. info@perfect-skin.co.uk www.perfect-skin.co.uk

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Smooth and sleek or artfully undone – take your pick with this catwalk-inspired style.

WORDS: KATIE WRIGHT, PRESS ASSOCIATION

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rom the catwalks to the red carpet, slicked back hair has been EVERYWHERE this season. And no wonder - the sleek style is equal parts edgy and polished, and because the rest of your hair is down it’s much easier to achieve than a complicated updo.

At the SS17 shows, hair stylists went down two routes.

There was the perfectly preened and smoothed look, as seen at Balmain, Carolina Herrera and Marchesa, or the artfully messy wet-look vibe seen at Markus Lupfer.

Can’t decide which to try? We got the lowdown from the experts on how to create both...

Charlotte Riley at the Virgin TV British Academy Television Awards 2017 held at Festival Hall at Southbank Centre, London

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

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WET AND WILD Embracing a natural, unpolished feel, the slicked back hair created by Bumble and Bumble at Markus Lupfer SS17 was effortlessly cool.

Get the look: 1. Wet the hair thoroughly with primer from root to tip.

2. Apply styling cream heavily on the roots, all the way down to the ends. Create a slick, heavy side parting and use a diffuser to blow-dry the hair.

3. Pull the hair back into a low quiff while keeping the side parting deep and defined. Ensure the hair is slick with product on the sides and slightly lifted on top.

4. Wet the hair down further with gel and finish with a spritz of hair spray.

Products: BB Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer, £20.50, and BB Don’t Blow It H(Air) Styler, £23 (LookFantastic.com); BB Curl Anti Humidity Gel-Oil, £25, and BB Cityswept Finish, £23, Space NK (www.spacenk.com) Both image: models backstage at Markus Lupfer SS17, image courtesy of Bumble and Bumble; All images courtesy of PA Photo/Handout

HAIR BY SAM MCKNIGHT EASY-UP DO TEXTURE SPRAY, AVAILABLE FROM LIBERTY

SLEEK AND SHINY Sam McKnight created this smooth, straight look at the Balmain SS17 show.

Get the look: 1. Lightly spray the hair with texture spray to prep, and apply a mousse to the roots for hold.

2. Create a sharp parting on the left side of the head to the crown with a pin tail comb.

3. Straighten the hair using a straightening iron, then apply gel on both sides and on top of the head and comb through.

4. Using a flat bristle brush, smooth the lengths, brushing from the top of the head, to seal in flyaways.

5. Finish with a moisturising cream for a sleek, wet look and set in place with a strong holding hair spray.

Products: Hair by Sam McKnight Easy-Up Do Texture Spray, £25, and Hair by Sam McKnight Modern Hairspray, £22, Liberty (www. libertylondon.com); John Frieda Frizz Ease Curl Reviver Mousse, £5.99, Superdrug (www.superdrug.com) Above: A model backstage at Balmain SS17, image courtesy of Sam McKnight; right: Gigi Hadid backstage at Balmain SS17, image courtesy of Sam McKnight

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dored by the A-list (Simon Cowell, Rita Ora and Cara Delevingne are said to be serious celebrity fans), Vitamin IV Infusions are an easy, y, effectiivve way of deliivvering vitamins, minerals and amino acids directly and immediately into your bloodstream via an IV (intraavenous) drip. Due to popular demand, Courthouse Clinics is now offering Vitamin IV Infusions at a selection of clinics across the group, including Brentwood, courtesy of Advanced Nurse Prescriber Lucy O’Neill.

Nurse Lucy is a highly qualified but very approachable medical practitioner, with 12 years’ extensiivve experience in the field of anti-ageing aesthetics and wellbeing. She prides herself on building a strong rapport with patients, helping them to look and feel great, from the inside out.

Just u as impor tantlyy,, Lucy practises what she preaches: it was her own positive experience of Vitamin IV Infusions that prompted her to add them to her treatment por tfolio. “I first lear ned about Infusions when I was feelingg r un down with no energ yy,,” she explains. “I felt so much b tter mentally and physically after tr yin be ng them, I wanted to give my patients the same bene b fits I experienced. And the reception so far has been b brilliant . I get such g reat feedback from m my p ients afterwards – it makes my work really pat r wardingg..” re So what exactly do Vitamin IV Infuusions a hieve? T he precise treatment effects var y ac de pending on the patient, buut in g eneral ter ms they can boost wellbeing, increase energ y levels, lift your mood and hydratte your body. We all kn now that vitamins are esssential for nor mal g rrowth and staying healthyy,, yet our bodies can’t produc p e all of the nutrients we need to functio on and thrive, which is why more than one in three people take daily vitamin suupplements.

W hat’s less well known is that only 15% of the active ing redien nts consumed orally actually find their way into the bloodstream. T hat’s not the case with Vitamin IV Infusions, which deliver their benefits straight to your cells.

Courthouse Clinics offers a selection of different Vitamin IV Infusions, which allows patieents to select the best combination for their personal rsonal needs.

The infusion process itself is painless, an nd takes just 30 minutes. For optimum results, a ccourse of Vitamin IV Infusions is recommended, ffollowed by monthly maintenance treatments.

Interested? Vitamin IV Infusions are now available at Cour thouse Clinics Brentwood ( (New Road, Brentwood, CM14 4GD). Call 01268 9 080 ffor 988 or more infor mation and to book.

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THE MA AN TANNER TANNER Another Auussie import, Bondi Sands Everyday Gradual Taanning Foam For Men, £13.99, is a foam tanner form mulated with a fresh masculine scent for all thosee bronzing blokes out there. (www w.bondisands .bond disands.co.uk).

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Smile and feel confident These beautiful smiles are a testimony of how our patients feel. Fears and embarrassment forgotten, just feeling good and looking great. With healthy and strong teeth, enjoying the simple pleasures - relaxing, eating, laughing and smiling confidently.

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Award winner Frances Furlong Rgn Bsc hons Inp. offers a wide range of treatments for Men and Women

Plexr is a cordless hand operated micro-surgical device that transfers concentrated heat to the treated skin tissue. It uses the difference in voltage between the device and the patients skin, generating a small electrical arc, similar to lightening. Plexr ionises the existing gases in the gap atmosphere (that would be the space between the needle tip and the patient’s skin) producing plasma. The small lightening sublimates the fluids contained in the superficial part of the skin, without unwanted heat transmission to the adjacent tissues. Additionally it acts on the superficial layer of the skin preserving the lower layers, which reduces drastically any potential permanent skin damage that could be caused by the misuse of conventional lasers.

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I have been having treatments with Frances Furlong for the past 4 years. I love the results I get from various skin booster treatments and dermal fillers, but over the years I have found my upper eyelid area has let me down in terms of ageing and not looking as wide eyed as I would like! I did have a consultation for surgery as at the time Frances could not offer me a good solution. However as soon as she told me about Plexr I booked without hesitation as to be honest I view surgery as my final option. This is my result 8 week after, as you can see I look less tired and wide eyed!

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These potent powders must be activated with water in order to release their glow-giving powers.

Did you know that some skincare products are a lot like vegetables? Hear me out on this one…WORDS: KATIE WRIGHT, PRESS ASSOCIATION

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n the same way you should steam carrots instead of boiling them in water to preserve the vitamin content, some formulas are packed with powerful, but delicate nutrients that have to be kept dry to maintain their potency.

These powder-based serums need to be mixed with liquid so that the vitamins and actives can penetrate your skin and deliver maximum benefits.

And the benefits can be truly remarkable. Use an activated product as a temporary booster treatment over a few weeks and you can expect to see a clearer, calmer and altogether brighter complexion.

So keep munching on those veggies to soothe your skin from the inside, and complement your five-a-day with a pick from this nutritious selection...

Fresh Pressed Daily Booster with Pure Vitamin C With 10% vitamin C, this is the highest concentration of any product from the brand. One vial gives you seven days of serum (to be mixed with your regular moisturiser), so it never loses its glow-giving potency. £58, Clinique

No7 Youthful Vitamin C Fresh Radiance Essence New from the ever-reliable No7, this twice-daily serum, which contains 5% vitamin C, has had impressive clinical trial results: after two weeks, 91% of women said their skin looked more radiant. £19.50, Boots

Sarah Chapman ma an S Stem Cell Collagen Activator va atorr Duo Focusing on firming and smoothing, this dual formula mixes powdered stem cells with a peptide-rich serum, the pair combining to boost collagen production. £149, Space NK

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Vitamin C 10 Day Glow Boosting Concentrate Drop the vitamin C powder into the an aloe vera-rich serum to create a super-strength booster, but be sure to use it within a week when the actives are at their peak. £17, The Body Shop

Radiance Boosting Powder Mix this powder with water in your palm tto create a gently exfoliating cleanser that comes with w added nutrient extras by way of rose petals and an jasmine. £38, Diptyque

Skincare Rejuvenating Powder Serum Packed with vitamins and minerals, this powder, which can be mixed with any moisturiser, promotes younger-looking skin. £32, Bath Spa

Advanced Renewal Infusion Serum Delivering an intense burst of hydration via a patented hydrogenbased Energy Complex, this fourweek treatment should be used a few times a year when your skin needs it most. £210, Perricone MD

White Balance Click Oxy-R If pigmentation is your primary concern, you’ll love the brightening effects of oxyreservatrol, which is found in this small, but mighty solution. £59, Medik8

3 in 1 Maca Mask With vitamins derived from Baobab fruit, this clay-based mask soothes and revitalises at the same time, and can be mixed with water or natural yoghurt. £20, Odylique

Main image: PA Photo/thinkstockphotos. All images courtesy of PA Photo/Handout

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INTERIORS DESERT CHIC STYLE AT CULT FURNITURE You don’t have to endure sky high temperatures heat to enjoy the warmth of a desert home.

Modern desert-chic interiors have us truly caught up in their sandstorm! Whether you live in Arizona or Anglesey, a desertinspired home is only a few steps away. Visit Cult Furniture to get a handle on a few key elements of this visually compelling look.

Opt for warm metallic hues, rich woods and playful patterns. Keep the theme grounded and ultramodern with a neutral fabrics and cool dashes of marble. www.cultfurniture.com

FLORAL NOTES Whether you adorn your walls with blossom or style your sofa with water lilies – transform your home into a floral paradise with a range of cushions, wallpaper, mirrors and dividers from the new Eastern Alchemy collection. We love this double sided cushion which shows colourful birds sitting on blossom and branches with a sky blue background. Finished off with pink piping. www.arthouse.com

BLOOMINGVILLE SOOJI PALM PRINT CERAMIC MUG; £7

CULT DESIGN MODA ARMCHAIR CD1 COPPER – GREY; £89

POSTER POWER Interest in Brutalist and modernist architecture is undergoing a major revival. This stunning collection of poster art created by an architect turned illustrator will thrill fans of architecture and London alike. From the National Theatre on the Southbank, to Willow Road in Hampstead, Sarah Evans, the architect and designer behind Oscar Francis, has captured the patterns and textures that make Brutalist and modernist architecture so intriguing, creating images that celebrate the pure aesthetics of these forwardthinking, utopian designs. Reproduced with stunning clarity and on high quality paper, these pullout pages will make ideal wall decorations for anyone who loves modernist architecture. Oscar Francis is a Londonbased studio creating bold graphics inspired by the city founded by architect turned illustrator Sarah Evans.

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BLOOMINGVILLE CACTUS SQUARE REVERSIBLE COTTON CUSHION; £29

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Enhancing the Home with an Indoor Pool Paul Green and his wife had always wanted an indoor pool, a dream that was made possible when they moved to a new home and had the space to extend.

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hey began researching companies in the area that would be able to meet their requirements. Keen to use a well-known firm that was reputable and a specialist in the area, the couple wanted to find a company that had the capability to manage the whole project, removing the need for individual contractors. The Green’s research and local connections led them to Origin, the UK’s original luxury indoor pool company.

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Origin is the way Forward Paul contacted Origin and arranged a meeting. “It was really good to see the owner of the business taking a personal interest. He said all the right things and the advice he gave was great. They organised an onsite visit for us so that we could get a feel for the work they had previously done. This really solidified our decision to choose them”. Paul also had a local contact who lived in the area and had experience with Origin. He gave the company a glowing recommendation.

Getting it Right Origin worked alongside the Green family to design their dream pool. It was going to be an extension of their home and needed to match the exterior of

“Origin worked alongside the Green family to design their dream pool. It was going to be an extension of their home”

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Life with Origin

the house. It was essential it didn’t stand out but internally, they wanted a high quality, modern and contemporary style.

Paul adds: “We drew a lot of inspiration from pictures of other high end pools and I used these to demonstrate to Origin and the architect what we wanted.”

The couple wanted a bright and spacious area.

Colour changing lighting and iridescent tiling which reflects the light perfectly, both provide the feel of luxury.

In addition to creating a relaxing space with a spa pool, it was also important to Paul that he could use the pool to maintain his fitness. The space to build an Olympic sized pool wasn’t available, so Paul decided to install swim jets that create resistance as he swims, providing a more challenging exercise regime.

Brilliant Builders During the project, the couple were kept up to date with progress. The Origin team were available to chat through the project whenever they wanted, including regular meetings to discuss finishes and make other important decisions as they went along.

Paul was extremely impressed with the construction team. Despite undertaking a huge build project, they kept disruption to a minimum and didn’t knock through into the Green’s property until it was essential. This helped to keep the property secure throughout. “The team were great, they kept the site as clean as they could and they were all extremely friendly. Once you get over the mental hurdle that your property is going to be a bit chaotic for a few months, this is a really exciting part of the project as you begin to see your pool take shape”.

Paul and his family couldn’t be happier with the space they have created: “I’ve always used swimming as a form of exercise.

I used to visit a local hotel three times a week before we had our pool installed and this proved difficult if I was working late.

Now, I use the pool five times a week and when the rest of the family visit, they have a fantastic space for leisure and relaxation.

Especially our granddaughter, she’s three years old and just loves splashing around when she visits.”

Paul looks at it as more than a pool though; it’s an extension of his home: “The good thing about the space is that it’s a room in its own right. Although my wife and I may have slightly different agendas when it comes to the pool – I primarily use it for fitness and she will use it for leisure. It’s also a very pleasant space to, relax and do things such as have a drink or read a book. Our friends are amazed by the complexity of the design!”

So, would the Green’s recommend Origin? “Absolutely, they were honest, realistic and clearly experienced – they had the whole package.”

Origin has over 35 years’ experience building award-winning swimming pools. The company can work with you to build your dream pool house, just like they did for Paul and his wife.

To speak to the Origin experts please contact 01895 453996

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WOODEN VINTA TA AGE GE HANGING CANDLE LANT NTERN TERN BY MELOD DY Y MAISON, O £33.95, WWW W.MELOD DY D YMAISON.CO.UK

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FABUL FFABULOUS ABUL AABULOUS ABULOU BULOUSSL SLLYY AL SLY AL FRESCO FRESCO RASPBERR B RY Y OMBR RE POTS, SEET T OF FIVE BY ANNABEEL JAMES, £188.95, WW WW W.ANNABEELJAMES.CO O.U UK

Summer is hottin ng up and therefore it’s time for plenty of barbecues and al fresco diniing moments. Ragged Rose has released its gorgeous Golden Collectio on to enhance the beauty of any English garden with its floral, floral, stripes and a plain prints. prints When it’s time to set up the table the T a tablecloth is i centre of attention (£40) and the Paddy Seat Pad hion (£15) is ideal to dress the chairs. It features an all over o ragged e pattern in different d shades of gold. Gorgeous! w.raggedrosse.com

BIRDBALL BELLEE SSUET BALL FEEDER IN TERRAC COTT T A BY GREEN & BLUE, £26, WWW W.BLACK-BY Y-DE -D DEESIGN.CO.UK

BEEPOT CONCRETE PLAN NTER & BEE HOTEL IN MINI COT B OTS O TSWOLD YELLOW W, BY GREEN & BLUE U , £35, W WWW .BLACK-BY Y-DE -DESIG GN.CO N .UK

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LEET THERE THERE BE BE LIGHT LIGHT Go ood lighting can transform your space, and good garrden lighting can turn your little bit of the great outtdoors into a warm and welcoming space that you can n enjoy all summer longg.. There T are many ways to introduce lighting to your garden. W We’ e’d love to bring ours out in bloom with stunning flo flowers that reqquire no care and light up night after night! Lit by white LEDs, these stunning stake lights stand a an impressive 90cm tall and are finished with hand paiinted glass foxglove flowers that shine with a maagical glow at night. Solar powered, there’s no wirring, g, simply pyp place where they’ll y receive maximum exp posure to light and they’ll charge throughout the dayy before lighting up automatically at night. £446. www.glow.co.uk

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SUMMER’S TOP INTERIOR TRENDS WORDS: GABRIELLE FAGAN, PRESS ASSOCIATION

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interest is the site where decoristas love to lust over luxury. Gabrielle Fagan discovers its style winners and inspiring ideas If you’re rocking a Seventies vibe by piling on the pot plants for an outdoor/indoor theme, working a boho vibe with a high-back rattan peacock chair, or keeping it simple with eco-friendly pared-back kitchen designs, then you’re ahead of the decor game.

Those are the fashion-forward trends identified

by Pinterest, the social media site where millions find inspiration for their homes, and which has recently revealed its new Best of Pinterest UK Interior Awards, whose judges included designers Matthew Williamson and Kelly Hoppen.

“Pinterest is the ideal tool for creatives,” says Hoppen. “I only wish this inspirational and informative platform was around when I first started in design 40 years ago. It’s so interesting to be able to look at the trends and styles of people worldwide and how each individual, culture or country interpret those.”

We’re all getting braver about experimenting in our homes according to Adele Cooper, UK and Ireland country manager at Pinterest. “The Interior Awards highlight that people are adventurous with their home decor ideas and confident to experiment with colours, textiles and even DIY to personalise their living spaces.”

IT’S ALL ABOUT SHAPES & SIZES

Here are the key trends that emerged from the awards...

DREAMY & DIY Sustainable home decorating is on the rise, with Britons growing more confident about DIY and making the most of inexpensive materials and discovering plywood kitchens (which recorded 182% more saves than last year). Homes are no longer running with one colour scheme, with printed wallpaper recording 250% more saves than last year and navy bedrooms up 182%.

GET THE LOOK: John Lewis’s scooped Best Dream Bedroom award with its blue setting featuring its Croft Collection Skye Bed Frame, Double, £699; Croft Collection linen bedding collection, from £20 to £135, and House by John Lewis Jersey Bedspread, Navy £40. Plywood’s a favoured choice for those who want a ‘green’ living style. Sustainable Kitchens is one of the companies specialising in eco-friendly design. Its kitchen, featuring plywood cabinetry, starts from £25,000, and was a runner-up for Best Kitchen.

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“John Lewis’s scooped Best Dream Bedroom award with its blue setting”

Maths may not be your strong point but featuring geometric shapes is essential if you want your home style to add up, according to Pinterest. Hexagons featured 93% more than last year, with herringbone tiles running a close second, and circular mirrors third.

GET THE LOOK: Throw some shapes with Topps Tiles’ Hexagon Rustic Travertine Tiles, £65.22 per

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INTERIOR LUST-HAVES Some pieces just hit the right decor sweet spot and the outright winner of the Pinterest Lust-have award was a Loaf Thankster sofa, from £1,195 with the runner-up an Oliver Bonas Luxe Round Bamboo Drinks Trolley, with marble top, £395. A Penn desk, £399, with matching wall shelves, £99, from Made.com won the best workspace idea award. A lightfilled space with Velux windows was chosen by Pinterest users in Glasgow as one of the regional winners of the awards.

“Hexagons featured 93% more than last year, with herringbone tiles running a close second, and circular mirrors third” square metre. Alternatively, show off all the angles with a Green Oversized Geometric Wall Mural from Murals Wallpaper, which also has a stunning Neutral Shades World Map Wallpaper Mural, both from £25 per square metre. All murals are custom-sized and made to order. If money’s no object, a Jonathan Charles Geometry Cabinet, £4,719 from Sweetpea & Willow, is a masterclass in marquetry and conjures an optical geometric illusion.

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Emmanuelle Armchair in Naturall Rattan with its characteristic high rounded back, £654.50, Hutsly. Spin the vinyl on a GPO Ambassador record player, £110.

HOME FAKEOVERS

BRING OUTDOORS IN Houseplants - the hip decorating statement of style from the late Sixties and early Seventies - are back in vogue and create a lush outdoor/indoor vibe.

They’re particularly popular for living rooms and for conjuring an exotic, steamy atmosphere in a bathroom, especially hanging plants in a shower (up 302% on last year). Houseplants are in tune with our current passion for embracing nature and its colour palette - green is leading the colour olour chart this year and Pinterest research showed it’ss a favourite for tiles.

GET THE LOOK: Classic Victorian green reen tiles are having a moment as they’re a favouredd choice for kitchens and bathrooms. Original Stylee has a square Victorian Green Field Tile, £84.95 perr square metre.

If you’re not green-fingered, there’s an n array of maintenance-free faux plants to choose se from. A Succulent Arrangement With Pot, £80, 0, Sweetpea & Willow.

TURN BACK THE CLOCK CK Vibrant colour choices are also inspired ed by the Seventies - think mustard, orange, greens and even splashes of red. They bring interest and character and help shake up spaces dominated by neutrals.

According to the research, there’s also a revival for shag pile rugs, record players and that boho retro piece, a peacock chair.

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If you’re on the move - a renter rather than an owner - you need savvy, temporary solutions to smarten a space. Reusable wallpaper (up 344% on last year) is a home decor hero and can stun as a statement on one wall, glam up a chest of drawers, and is becoming a firm favourite for children’s rooms. Bulky wardrobes eat space but simple clothing racks, rails or ladder storage are slimmer, and your favourite clothes can become an eye-catching display. Turn on the style cheaply by jazzing up a room with new legs for a sofa or handles for cupboards, and use vintage trunks and baskets for storage.

GET THE LOOK: Florals are an easy way to add colour and pattern and Rosentapete by Coloray has a design of bold pink blooms on its self-adhesive reusable wallpaper, £96.73 a roll, DaWanda. One of my favourite wallpaper companies is Sian Zeng and it has a London Tree fabric sticker, £195, which would please adults or children alike. Functional, stylish sto storage is a staple at Ikea and its Elvarli white bam bamboo storage units, two sections £347, is a winner. P Pretty up a cupboard with dragonlfly Glass Cupboard Knobs, £4.20 each (reduced from £6), L’Atelier Natalia Willmott.

“Reusable wallpaper is a home decor hero and can stun as a statement on one wall”

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HOUSE & GARDEN

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Visit the French countrysidee with bleached wood accessories, cast iron tables, vintage cupboards, a rustic kitchen table, soft furnishings, antique linens, damask tablecloths and Provence-style bed linen. This classic look is calming and never goes out of style.

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Traavvel has never been more popular - and, naturally urallyy,, it’s inffluencing luencing our interiors, interiors too. With a mix of Asian, Indian and South American treatments, a vibrant colour palette, embroidered floor floor cush cushions ions, pom-pom-adorned throws, ‘a little something’ from a souk, arts and crafts from various cultures and nd an ethnic rug can hint at Zanzibar style with a moder odern, bohemian take. Inspiring, interesting and you ccan add ‘souvenirs’ as daily reminders of amazing trips you’ve enjoyed.

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The ethereal look taps into i our current love affair with all things hyggge (in other words; cosyy,, comforting and feel-go ood) while also being light, cool and refreshing. Th hink tactile textures, pastel hues and a mix of patteerns that are elegant and graceful. Using premium m materials, such as marble and brass, quilted throw ws, embroidered cushions and a mix of tableware pattterns completes the look.

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Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell £6,250,000

NINE BEDROOMS OVER SEVERAL BUILDINGS • • • •

HIDDEN AWAY IN STRADBROKE DRIVE, CHIGWELL PLOT SIZE APPROXIMATELY 1.9 ACRES TWO LARGE FAMILY HOMES, AN ANNEXE & AN OFFICE AMAZING POTENTIAL TO DEVELOP STPP

Burntwood, Emerson Park Price on Application

SEVEN BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE • • • •

Sylvan Avenue, Emerson Park Price on Application

SEVEN BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE • • • •

ULTRA MODERN NEWLY BUILT FAMILY HOME INDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX STUNNING CINEMA ROOM BESPOKE FITTED KITCHEN WITH MARBLE FINISHINGS

APPROX 10,000 SQ FT 8 RECEPTION ROOMS INCLUDING GAMES & SNOOKER ROOM INDOOR LEISURE / HEATED POOL COMPLEX WITH SEATING AREA OFFERED COMPLETELY CHAIN FREE

Larkmead Hall, Abridge Road £3,500,000

SEVEN BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

• • • •

SET IN OVER THREE ACRES OF STUNNING GROUNDS LARGE LAVISH DRAWING ROOM HUGE RECEPTION HALL & LIBRARY OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL & POOL HOUSE

The Coach House, 201 High Road, Chigwell, Essex IG7 5BJ Tel: 020 8340 8833 | Mobile: 07958 664544 www.johnthoma.co.uk

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Stradbroke Drive, Chigwell £2,499,995

SEVEN BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

Nursery Road, Loughton £2,350,000

FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

Shelley Grove, Loughton £2,250,000

SIX BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

• SOUGHT AFTER STRADBROKE DRIVE LOCATION

• SET IN ONE OF LOUGHTON'S PREMIER LOCATIONS

• SET ON A HUGE PLOT APPROXIMATELY 0.75 ACRES

• HUGE FAMILY HOME OVER 4,600 SQ FT IN SIZE

• INDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL COMPLEX

• GAMES ROOM WITH GUEST BEDROOM & EN SUITE

• BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT • COMPLETELY CHAIN-FREE PROPERTY

Hainault Road, Chigwell Offers Over £2,150,000

SEVEN BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

• BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED THROUGHOUT

• A COMPLETELY CHAIN-FREE PROPERTY

Lingmere Close, Chigwell £2,100,000

SEVEN BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

• ENORMOUS & STUNNING LANDSCAPED GARDEN • QUIET AND PEACEFUL CUL DE SAC LOCATION

Barton Close, Chigwell £1,850,000

SIX BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

• SOUGHT AFTER ROAD, GOLF COURSE VIEWS

• BESPOKE FITTED KITCHEN DINING ROOM

• SOUGHT AFTER QUIET CUL-DE SAC LOCATION

• BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT

• COMPLETELY CHAIN FREE PROPERTY

• BESPOKE FITTED KITCHEN & UTILITY AREA

• SPACIOUS PROPERTY OVER 5340 SQUARE FEET • COMPLETELY CHAIN FREE PROPERTY

Barnaby Way, Chigwell £1,290,000

FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

• ATTACHED GARAGE & EXCELLENT PARKING • PEACEFUL CHIGWELL VILLAGE LOCATION

Spring Grove, Loughton £1,249,995

FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

• FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS • WITH NO ONGOING CHAIN

Dickens Rise, Chigwell £1,224,995

FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

• SPACIOUS LOUNGE, STUDY & TV ROOM

• CLOSE TO SCHOOLS & CENTRAL LINE

• BESPOKE KITCHEN, BREAKFAST / LIVING ROOM

• CARRIAGE DRIVEWAY WITH AMPLE PARKING

• MODERN FITTED KITCHEN & UTILITY ROOM

• STUDY / PLAYROOM, UTILITY & CLOAKROOM

• FITTED WARDROBES TO ALL BEDROOMS • CLOSE TO CHIGWELL's CENTRAL LINE

• LARGE OPEN PLAN LIVING / DINING ROOM • BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT

• LARGE LOUNGE AND DINING ROOM

• SHORT WALK TO CHIGWELL STATION & AMENITIES

The Coach House, 201 High Road, Chigwell, Essex IG7 5BJ Tel: 020 8340 8833 | Mobile: 07958 664544 www.johnthoma.co.uk

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A PA RT M E N T S

Regency Apartments, Chigwell £1,395,000

THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT • • • •

HUGE MASTER WITH EN-SUITE & DRESSING ROOM AMAZING PANORAMIC GOLF COURSE VIEWS OVER 2260 SQ FT OF QUALITY LIVING SPACE TWO SECURE UNDERGROUND PARKING BAYS

Highbeam House, Woodford Green Guide Price £600,000-£650,000

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT • • • •

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM, DRESSING AREA & FAMILY BATHROOM 16' LOUNGE / DINING ROOM WITH BALCONY / TERRACE BUILT IN 2014 UNDER STILL UNDER GUARANTEE BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED & ATTRACTIVE GROUNDS

Knighton Green, Buckhurst Hill Guide Price £400,000-£425,000

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT • • • •

GROUND FLOOR WITH PRIVATE ENTRANCE SPACIOUS 19' LOUNGE / DINING ROOM 0.75 MILES TO BUCKHURST HILL STATION TWO PARKING SPACES

Manor Court, Chigwell Guide Price £750,000-£875,000

THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT • • • •

OCCUPYING THE ENTIRE 1ST FLOOR SHARE OF FREEHOLD DIRECT LIFT ACCESS INTO THE APARTMENT 23' LOUNGE / DINING ROOM

Chigwell Heights, Chigwell £529,995

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT • • • •

SHORT WALK TO CENTRAL LINE STATION LARGE OPEN PLAN FITTED KITCHEN / LOUNGE BALCONY TO THE LOUNGE & UNDERFLOOR HEATING COMPLETELY CHAIN FREE

Queenswood Gardens, Wanstead £364,995

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT • • • •

COMPLETELY CHAIN FREE PROPERTY FITTED WARDROBES TO BOTH BEDROOMS RESIDENT & VISITOR PARKING WELL MAINTAINED COMMUNAL GROUNDS

The Coach House, 201 High Road, Chigwell, Essex IG7 5BJ Tel: 020 8340 8833 | Mobile: 07958 664544 www.johnthoma.co.uk

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@REPTON PARK Clarence Gate £2,050,000

SIX BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE • • • •

STUNNING 6 DOUBLE BEDROOM HOME GATED DEVELOPMENT & AMAZING GROUNDS OVER 4,000 SQ FEET OF CHARM & CHARACTER VICTORIAN ERA HIGH CEILINGS & TALL WINDOWS

Montague House £740,000

THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT

• • • •

EXCELLENT PEACEFUL LOCATION EN-SUITE TO MASTER BEDROOM HIGH CEILINGS & TALL SASH WINDOWS BESPOKE FITTED KITCHEN-BREAKFAST ROOM

The Manor Guide Price £649,995 - £699,995

FOUR BEDROOM APARTMENT • • • •

REPTON PARK / TOP FLOOR (2ND) APARTMENT TWO EN-SUITES AND TWO BALCONIES SPACIOUS LOUNGE WITH VIEWS OVER LONDON LONG LEASE & COMPLETELY CHAIN FREE

Rosebury Square £974,995

FOUR BEDROOM TOWN HOUSE • • • •

BESPOKE FITTED KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM INTEGRATED SOUND SYSTEM THROUGHOUT DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS & NO ONGOING CHAIN INTEGRAL LARGE GARAGE & DRIVEWAY

Montague House £699,995

THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT

• • • •

MODERN FITTED KITCHEN DINING ROOM GATED WITHIN REPTON PARK MASTER WITH EN-SUITE & DRESSING AREA NO ONGOING CHAIN

Wentworth House Guide Price £525,000 - £550,000

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT

• • • •

STUNNING FIRST / TOP FLOOR APARTMENT FITTED KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM TWO ALLOCATED PARKING SPACES SET WITHIN ACRES OF STUNNING GROUNDS

Alexandra House Guide Price £895,000-£925,000

THREE BEDROOM MEWS HOUSE • • • •

LARGE STUNNING LOUNGE / DINING ROOM BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT SOUTHERLY ASPECT PRIVATE GARDEN TWO ALLOCATED PARKING SPACES

Arlington House £649,995

THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT

• • • •

EXCELLENT PEACEFUL LOCATION BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT HIGH CEILINGS & TALL SASH WINDOWS SPACIOUS LOUNGE-DINING ROOM

The Manor Guide Price £500,000 - £555,000

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT • • • •

LONG REMAINING LEASE & CHAIN FREE 20' LOUNGE / DINING ROOM BALCONY OVERLOOKING COMMUNAL GDNS SECURE UNDERGROUND PARKING

The Coach House, 201 High Road, Chigwell, Essex IG7 5BJ Tel: 020 8340 8833 | Mobile: 07958 664544 www.johnthoma.co.uk

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PART OF JOHN BRAY PROPERTY SERVICES

Shorepoint, Buckhurst Hill, IG9

• Two Double Bedrooms • Modern Fitted Kitchen • Gated Development

£425,000 – Leasehold

• Walking Distance To Station • En-suite To Master Bedroom • Completely Chain Free

Russell Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9

• Four Bedroom Townhouse • Great Size Lounge • End Of Terrace

£725,000 – Freehold

• Potential To Extend S.T.P.P. • Off Road Parking • Close To Buckhurst Hill Station

Visit us at: 62-64 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5BY

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Forest View Road, Loughton, IG10 -

• Five Bedroom Detached Home • Three Receptions

• Modern Throughout • Walking Distance To Loughton Stn

Harbourer Road, Hainault, IG6 -

• Three Bedroom House • Large Rear Garden

£1,595 PCM

• Re-Decorated Through out • Available Now

Blenheim Square, North Weald, CM16 -

• Two Double Bedrooms • Private Balcony

£5,250 PCM

£1,175 PCM

• Modern Apartment • Off Street Parking

Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 -

• Two Bedroom Cottage • En-Suite To Master Bedroom

• Rear Garden • Close To Buckhurst Hill Station

Honeysuckle Mews, Epping, CM16 -

• Two Double Bedrooms • En-suite To Master

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£1,525 PCM

• Modern Fitted Kitchen • Off Street Parking

Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 -

• Two Bedroom Maisonette • Brand New Kitchen

£1,595 PCM

£1,250 PCM

• Re-Decorated Throughout • Walking Distance To Station

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Woodford Green

ÂŁ450,000

Located in The Watergardens on the much favoured Harts Grove development is this two bedroom, two bathroom top floor apartment. Being well presented throughout this light and spacious property offers accommodation that includes a generous lounge and dining area with balcony, a well appointed kitchen, two double bedrooms with an en-suite shower room to the master, a family bathroom and loft space. There is a lift to all floors, secure video entry, allocated parking, well tended communal gardens and external storage. Being ideally located for the Central Line at Woodford.

Chigwell

ÂŁ649,950

Situated in this quiet cul-de-sac in Chigwell is this well presented three bedroom semi detached family home. The property is offered for sale with a good Sstandard of decoration and comprises of a generous reception, fitted kitchen/diner, study/playroom and ground floor cloakroom. The top floor galleried landing gives access to three well proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is a well tended rear garden with fantastic open views and a driveway which provides ample off street parking to the front. Located well for all local amenities including shops and schools.

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Woodford Green

ÂŁ675,000

Situated Woodford Green is this extended three bedroom detached family home. This well presented property offers light and spacious accommodation that includes two generous receptions, a well appointed kitchen with integrated appliances and ground floor cloakroom. The first floor holds three well proportioned bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom with integrated shower. The rear garden is laid to lawn with panelled fencing and flower and shrub borders. The property is located well for the Central Line at Woodford Broadway.

Woodford Green

ÂŁ900,000

Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of the Knightons Estate is this well presented four bedroom detached family home. Benefiting from bright and Sspacious accommodation throughout that includes two receptions, kitchen with breakfast bar, sun lounge and ground floor cloakroom. The first floor holds four spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom. To the front of the property is a block paved driveway giving access to an integral garage. The rear garden is south facing and extends to over 70ft in length with a patio and an area laid to lawn. The property is well located for all local amenities.

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PROPERTY LIFE

LUXURIOUS LIVING IN THE CENTRE OF CHELMSFORD

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pecialist housebuilder and brownfield developer Inland Homes is bringing five luxurious five bedroom homes with spectacular views of the golf course to the centre of Chelmsford. e Fairway Collection at St John’s, Wood Street is a unique selection of handsome, elegant and spacious detached properties which have been cleverly designed to maximise magnificent views of Chelmsford golf course. ese exceptional homes contain over 3,100 sq ft of accommodation built to the highest specifications. ey have been designed to include traditional features and consider every aspect of modern life. e kitchens and first floor living rooms are angled to look out directly on to the fairways of the golf course, while maintaining a great sense of privacy.

On the ground floor the properties feature a high-ceilinged entrance hall, a substantial kitchen/dining and family room and utility room as well as a formal living room. ere’s also a first floor living room and balcony, an impressive master suite and four further double bedrooms. e light-filled kitchen/family rooms feature full-width south-facing glazed bi-fold doors with views stretching out over the course.

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e ‘Ballerina’ kitchen fittings are award-winning, and come complete with a double door wine cooler, Siemens appliances, feature lighting and quartz worktops. e first floor living rooms share the same dramatic view and natural light as the kitchens from their own full-width balconies and contain a central limestone fireplace and gas fire. ere are four bathrooms in total, with Porcelanosa tiling, Villeroy and Boch fittings and anti-steam mirrors.

A stunning oak staircase with glass balustrade leads up from the impressive entrance hall to the first and second floors of each home, and the master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and en suite. ere is underfloor heating to the ground and first floors, and a double garage with automatic doors and sensor lighting to each property.

Vicki Noon, Sales and Marketing Director for Inland Homes, says; “We’re justifiably proud of this final phase of very luxurious homes. ey are a superb example of what a top quality, modern new build home should be.” ere are just five, five bedroom homes in total in the Fairway Collection at St John’s and prices are upon application. n

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Alternatively please email stjohns@inlandplc.com or visit the Inland Homes website at www.inlandhomes.co.uk

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Lettings Woodford Green

£1,250 pcm

Situated in the much sought after 'Village area' of Woodford Green is this refurbished two bedroom ground floor apartment. This light and spacious property offers well presented accommodation throughout that includes a large reception, well appointed fully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and contemporary bathroom suite.

Woodford Green

£1,750 pcm

Newly refurbished and decorated three bedroom family home located close to the sought after Churchfields school. This semidetached property benefits from many features such as being decorated throughout to a neutral and modern standard, new flooring upstairs and down and new internal and exterior paintwork.

Woodford Green

£1,350 pcm

First F floor two bedroom apartment situated in Percival house High road Woodford Green. The property benefits from a contempary fitted kitchen with appliances, ensuite to master bedroom, gas central heating, double glazing, security entry phone and parking. The property is available for immediate occupation.

Loughton

£2,495 pcm

Substantial four double bedroom, three reception, three bathroom, detached family home located in one of Loughton's most sought after roads, close to Loughton's High road with its many shops, eateries boutiques and of course its Central Line Tube Station. It is also located a stones throw from a beautiful quaint public house.

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