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November 2020

The definitive guide to London living Editor’s letter Liz Skone James I write this on a bright, cold Sunday; the sun is streaming through my window and the view outside is of gloriously golden autumn leaves. It’s the sort of day that I love, and one that would usually fill me with excitement at the thought of the coming months – undoubtedly my favourite time. This year, of course, is a little more uncertain – there definitely won’t be any big fireworks events this month, and as for festive celebrations in the coming weeks, nobody knows… but there are still things to look forward to, I promise!

Starting with a highly anticipated new series of Netflix favourite, The Crown; we caught up with cover star Tom to find out about his role playing a young Prince Andrew. If you prefer your culture live, we bring news of the performances, exhibitions and film screenings that are still being scheduled across the Capital. And, even at this time, new restaurants are opening, including one that we’ve been looking forward to for months – from the team behind Pick & Cheese, early indications show that The Cheese Barge is going to be Gouda (sorry). And interiors-wise, we’re looking to our bathrooms, where sleek and minimal are out and opulent luxury is in. Until next month, look after yourselves.

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Big fireworks dos might be off the agenda, but we’re not letting our sparkle fizzle out

35 Culture fix

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What to see and where to go this month in London

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38 Exclusive interview: Tom Byrne

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61 Local love

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76 Property news

Market news and expert views from our estate agents

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BLOMFIELD ROAD, W9 36 1984 - 2020

020 7722 7222 105 St John’s Wood Terrace, NW8 6PL email:

stjohnswood@behrandbutchoff.com

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A modern 4 Bedroom town house comprising 2082 sq ft/193 sq m situated directly opposite the Regents Canal in the heart of Little Venice. The property has been well maintained throughout and offers bright and spacious accommodation including 2 Reception rooms and a 17’ Kitchen/ Breakfast room. Further benefits include off-street parking for 2 cars, an integral garage, a 62ft landscaped rear garden and a top floor terrace with views over the canal.

ENTRANCE HALL • GUEST CLOAKROOM • RECEPTION ROOM • FAMILY ROOM • KITCHEN/ BREAKFAST ROOM • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM • 3 FURTHER BEDROOMS • SHOWER ROOM (EN-SUITE) • FAMILY BATHROOM • CENTRAL HEATING • ENTRY PHONE • 62FT REAR GARDEN • ROOF TERRACE • INTEGRAL GARAGE • OFF STREET PARKING FOR 2 CARS • RESIDENTS PARKING • EPC=D. FREEHOLD

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SHERINGHAM, NW8 A very well presented 3 double bedroom, 2 bathroom. The flat is situated on the third floor of this highly regarded modern portered block. The property is one of the larger corner units, featuring a spacious L-shape reception room and benefits from a triple aspect outlook, balcony and garage.

Sheringham forms part of the exclusive ‘Queensmead’ development which is noted for its excellent porterage, high level of security and residents off street parking facilities.

The block is conveniently situated on St John’s Wood Park between Swiss Cottage & St John’s Wood tube stations, thereby offering an excellent choice of both transport facilities and shopping amenities.

The wide open spaces of Primrose Hill and Regent’s Park are both within close proximity.

PORTERAGE • LIFT • CCTV • ENTRY PHONE • COMMUNAL GARDEN • BALCONY • GARAGE • RESIDENTS PARKING • EPC=D. LEASEHOLD

£1,799,950

SOLE AGENT

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Mark Nash Associate Director mark.nash@sandfords.com

213-215 Gloucester Place Regent’s Park, NW1 6BU T: 020 7723 9988 E: sales@sandfords.com

BLENHEIM ROAD ST JOHN’S WOOD, NW8

£4,500,000 FREEHOLD / JOINT SOLE AGENT

An imposing five bedroom freehold house with a fantastic garden in a quiet tree-lined road in St John’s Wood.

The house, which has not been on the open market since 1968, was constructed in a Tudor Gothic style and has had various well known and honourable lessees, including Sir Clement Price Thomas who operated on George VI. The flexible living accommodation comprises a main bedroom with an en suite bathroom, four further bedrooms, a family bathroom, three adjoining reception rooms, a separate dining room, a conservatory, kitchen and utility room and a further study.

Blenheim Road is ideally located close to the local shopping, cafés and transport facilities of St John’s Wood High Street. Abbey Road studios, Lord’s Cricket Ground, the American School in Loudoun Road, Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill are all close by. EPC = E.

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CUMBERLAND TERRACE REGENT’S PARK, NW1

£3,450,000 LEASEHOLD / JOINT SOLE AGENT

We are delighted to offer for sale a stunning three bedroom apartment situated in one of the Crown Estate’s most picturesque and sought after white stucco terraces designed by John Nash and completed in 1826.

This elegant apartment comprises an entrance hall, a spectacular dual aspect reception room with breath taking views across the communal gardens and over Regent’s Park, a separate dining room, a master bedroom with an en suite bathroom, two further bedrooms (one of which is used as a study), a family bathroom and a kitchen. The property benefits from well maintained communal gardens, a separate lock up garage, off street parking, a 24-hour porter and a store room.

Cumberland Terrace is located on the eastern side of Regent’s Park’s outer circle, between St. Katharine’s Precinct and Chester Terrace and is within walking distance of Marylebone High Street and Primrose Hill. There are excellent transport facilities with both Great Portland Street and Regent’s Park underground stations close by and, by car, easy access to the A40M.

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P R I N C I PA L B E D R O O M S U I T E | 4 F U RT H E R B E D R O O M S U I T E S | 1 F U RT H E R B E D R O O M 4 B AT H R O O M S | 4 R E C E P T I O N R O O M S | G A R D E N | B A L C O N Y | A P P R O X I M AT E LY 4 , 3 4 9 S Q F T | E P C D 0 . 3 M I L E S F R O M S T. J O H N ' S W O O D U N D E R G R O U N D S TAT I O N

Guide price ÂŁ10,000,000 Knight Frank St. John's Wood james.simpson@knightfrank.com 020 3811 0776

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4 B E D R O O M S | 4 B AT H R O O M S | 2 R E C E P T I O N R O O M S | P R I VAT E G A R D E N P AT I O | A P P R O X I M AT E LY 2 , 0 6 5 S Q F T | E P C E 6 5 0 M T O H A M P S T E A D U N D E R G R O U N D S TAT I O N | 6 5 0 M T O H A M P S T E A D H E AT H O V E R G R O U N D S TAT I O N

Guide price ÂŁ3,499,950 Knight Frank Hampstead michael.hall@knightfrank.com 020 3797 2160

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Well balanced semi-detached home Southway, Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11 Golders Green Underground Station: 1.2 miles Reception room with dining area, kitchen, 5 bedrooms (1 en suite), dressing room, bathroom, shower room, guest cloakroom, rear garden, off-street parking and garage, EPC = E

Freehold | 2,426 sq ft | Guide ÂŁ2.45 million

James Diaper Savills Hampstead Residential Sales 020 7472 5000 jdiaper@savills.com

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Charming period Nash home Chester Place, Regent's Park, NW1 Great Portland Street Underground Station: 0.6 miles 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, guest cloakroom, study/dressing room, utility room, wine cellar, 2 vaults, balcony, 2 courtyards, EPC = E

Leasehold, approximately 134 years remaining | 4,133 sq ft | Guide ÂŁ7.5 million

Zach Madison Savills St John's Wood & Regent's Park Residential Sales 020 3043 3609 zmadison@savills.com

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ST JOHN’S WOOD | NW8

A spectacular penthouse apartment of 2,843 sq ft (264 sq m) which offers wonderful 360° views from a wrap-around terrace of 2,500 sq ft (232.25 sq m). The apartment benefits from secure underground parking for two cars, 24 hour porterage and direct lift access.

ACCOMMODATION AND AMENITIES 38 ft (11m) Reception Room, TV Room, Kitchen, Principal Bedroom Suite comprising Bedroom, Dressing Room and Bathroom, Two Further Bedrooms, One Bathroom, One Shower Room, Utility Room, Two Lifts Providing Private Access, Wrap-Around Terrace, EPC=C

GUIDE PRICE: £4,750,000 LEASEHOLD JOINT SOLE SELLING AGENTS

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ACCOMMODATION AND AMENITIES Three Reception Rooms, Three Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Study, Orangery, Balcony, Period Features, Grade II Listed, Large Front & Rear Gardens, Coach House/Guest House, Within a Few Moments’ Walk of St John’s Wood High Street & Tube Station, Off-Street Parking for One Car

A beautifully presented Victorian villa located on the east side of St John’s Wood between Avenue Road and Ordnance Hill. The property comprises 2,994 sq ft (273.50 sq m) including a two floor coach house/guest house at the foot of the garden. The house is found in excellent decorative condition with wonderful formal and informal entertaining accommodation.

GUIDE PRICE: £6,395,000 FREEHOLD JOINT SOLE SELLING AGENTS

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Guide Price ÂŁ3,500,000

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Extending to approximately 2533 sq ft, a wonderful six bedroom interior designed mid-terraced contemporary house on Gayton Road, Hampstead Village, NW3. The property forms part of a notable Ted Levy terrace which is conveniently located moments from the High Street and within walking distance of The Heath. Offering exceptionally light open spaces, a Southerly facing terrace, excellent storage, communal gardens and a sizeable roof terrace with impressive, charming and far reaching views, this is a fabulous home in a beautiful setting.

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Hampstead Sales 020 7435 4404

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A rarely available and highly desirable Victorian terraced house on Christchurch Hill, Hampstead Village, NW3 benefitting from a larger than average 58ft South West facing mature garden, balcony and terrace. Packed with charm and character and containing many original period features with high ceilings and original shutters, the house provides huge potential for a buyer to remodel and redesign the interiors to create a four/five bedroom, three reception room family home. Located close to Hampstead Heath, Hampstead Underground station (Northern line) and the vast array of shops, eateries and amenities of Hampstead Village.

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A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON BUYING, RENTING AND SELLING HOMES.

HANOVER HOUSE, ST JOHN’S WOOD HIGH STREET, NW8 £3,000,000 We are delighted to have been instructed to sell this well presented top floor (fifth) apartment formerly four bedrooms but now configured as three, in one of St John’s Wood’s most sought after mansion blocks with a lift and a porter. Hanover House can be found at the southern end of St John’s Wood High Street and is within 175 metres of Regent’s Park.

Images have been virtually staged using CGI and are for illustrative purposes only. They are intended to convey the concept and vision for the apartment. They are for guidance only, may alter as work progresses and do not necessarily represent a true and accurate depiction of the finished apartment.

Leasehold | Three Bedrooms with En Suite Shower Rooms | Family Bathroom | Guest WC | Double Reception Room | Kitchen | Entrance Phone | Passenger Lift | Porterage | EPC Rating E

ST JOHN’S WOOD | 020 7586 7001

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NUGENT TERRACE, ST JOHN’S WOOD, NW8 £2,600,000 SOLE AGENT WITH BEHR AND BUTCHOFF This bright spacious home of over 2400 sq feet started life as a dairy is now a family home. The property comprises of three to four bedrooms, (one currently used as a study) a reception room with period features including solid oak flooring with stunning high ceilings following through to a 17ft by 15 ft study. The kitchen which is situated on the first floor leads to an outside terrace for al fresco dining in the summer. The property also has one guest w/c and two En-suite bathrooms.

Freehold | Reception Room | Small Bone Kitchen | Study | Terrace | Loft | Pressurised Boiler | Banham Alarm | EPC Rating D

ST JOHN’S WOOD | 020 7586 7001

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CUMBERLAND TERRACE REGENT’S PARK NW1 AN ELEGANT THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENT OVERLOOKING REGENT’S PARK Located on the second floor of an exclusive terrace steeped in history, this bright and spacious three-bedroom apartment boasts spectacular views over Regent’s Park and exclusive access to residents’ communal gardens. This charming apartment benefits from a double reception room, and a separate dining room, ideal for entertaining. Cumberland Terrace is ideally positioned within walking distance of Marylebone High Street and Primrose Hill.

Accommodation: Entrance hall, reception room, dining room, kitchen, principal ensuite bedroom, 2 further bedrooms, shower room, guest cloakroom Amenities: Access to residents’ communal gardens, 24-hour porter, garage

St John’s Wood Sales rosy@beauchamp.com +44 (0)20 7722 9793

£3,450,000 Leasehold Sole Agents

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HANOVER STREET MAYFAIR W1 A CHIC A CHIC TWO-BEDROOM TWO-BEDROOM APARTMENT APARTMENT STEPS STEPS AWAY AWAY FROM FROM REGENT REGENT STREET STREET Situated in a stunning boutique development, ideally located in the heart of Mayfair, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment boasts diagonal views over Hanover Square. Finished to a very high standard with marble bathrooms, Miele appliances, and wooden flooring. Further features include a spacious reception room with high ceiling, an abundance of natural light, and a private balcony.

The principal ensuite bedroom leads onto a private and tranquil patio.

Accommodation: Entrance hall, open plan kitchen/reception room, principal ensuite bedroom, second bedroom, guest bathroom Amenities: Private balcony and patio

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SPRINGFIELD ROAD ST JOHN’S WOOD NW8

An exceptional detached residence (522.9 sq m/5,628 sq ft) providing extensive well-planned family accommodation which has been the subject of a painstaking 2.5 year comprehensive refurbishment programme including the creation of a newly excavated lower ground floor providing additional leisure, recreational and bedroom accommodation.

Springfield Road is located between Loudoun Road and Abbey Road on the west side of St John’s Wood and is within easy walking distance of The American School in London, Swiss Cottage & St John’s Wood Underground Stations (Jubilee Line) and South Hampstead Overground Station.

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Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Dressing Room, Bathroom & Shower Room, Five Further Bedrooms (One with EnSuite Bathroom, Three with En-Suite Shower Rooms), Reception Hall, Reception Room intercommunicating with Living Room, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast/Dining Room, Family Room intercommunicating with Cinema Room, Split Level Gymnasium, Utility Room, Two Guest Cloakrooms, Landscaped Front & Rear Gardens with Patio Area, Off-Street Parking for Two Cars, Banham Alarm & CCTV, Partial Air Conditioning, Underfloor Heating. EPC: TBC.

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020 7402 9494 16 Park Road, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4SH Facsimile: 020 7724 7055 Email: enquiries@bargets.co.uk

One of the finest houses in Hampstead Garden suburb Hampstead Way, NW11 This newly built detached mansion behind a front facade to a high modern specification. Measuring nearly 9,500 Sq. Ft. sitting on a plot of land of over a third of an acre and overlooking the Heath Extension. The living accommodation comprises of a collection of grand entertaining reception rooms, several generous bedroom suites, a dedicated and extremely impressive leisure complex with a stunning swimming pool, spa area as well as a cinema room. Further benefits include a vast 180" lawned rear garden and off-street parking for a number of cars behind electric gates.

Entrance Hall • Kitchen Breakfast Room • Dining Room • Double Reception Room • Sitting Room • Tv Room • Principal Bedroom With His & Hers Dressing Rooms & • Bathrooms • 4 Further Bedroom Suites • Guest W.c • X2 Laundry Rooms • Dumb Waiter • Cinema • X2 Gyms • Steam & Jacuzzi • Swimming Pool Complex • Boot Room / Garage.

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Refurbished fabulous lateral house Frognal, Hampstead, NW3 Situated in the heart of Hampstead and benefits from period features and contemporary styling. The property offers a separate guest house and a separate studio apartment and extends to approximately 6,071 sq.ft in total. EPC: E. This historic detached residence dates back to the early 1800s and has a National Heritage Blue plaque commemorating Sir Harold Gillies, a former owner. The house has been totally refurbished and interior designed in a contemporary style but with sympathetic attention to the original period details such as fireplaces and cornices.

8 Bedrooms And 8 Bathrooms (3 Ensuite) • Family Room • Dining Room • Study • Eat-In Kitchen • 3 Bed, 2 Bath Guest Cottage • Studio Flat With Shower Room • Landscaped Gardens • Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool • With Childproof Cover • Off-Street Parking For 5 Cars

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Rare for Hampstead, a detached character house, discretely set back from the road, on an island site nestled between historic Keats Grove, Downshire Hill and South End Road. The property is approached via a driveway providing parking for two/three cars, which leads to a south-east facing front garden.

The internal accommodation is arranged over three storeys, with a kitchen/morning room to the front, a centrally located dining room, and to the rear three steps lead down to a drawing room with a vaulted ceiling and arched French doors which lead out to an enchanting and secluded lawned garden. The first floor offers a master bedroom suite including an en-suite bathroom and a second bedroom, with the second floor providing a studio room (which could easily revert to two bedrooms) and a bathroom. The house enjoys lovely views from the upper floors.

Conveniently located within walking distance of Hampstead Heath, Hampstead Heath Station and the wide choice of shops, cafĂŠs and restaurants in South End Green and Hampstead Village.

NB: The site has great potential to be extended or redeveloped subject to the usual consents.

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A landmark, double fronted detached six bedroom family house of some 3,986 sq ft (370.3 sq m) with a noted rendered stucco façade and set behind a carriage driveway accessed via electronic gates.

This handsome house offers excellent lateral accommodation comprising on the ground floor a 27' reception room, intercommunicating with a dining room which in turn intercommunicates with the kitchen/family room. There is also a study, a large utility room and a guest WC. The first and second floors offer a master suite plus five further bedrooms (three of which have en-suite bathroom/shower rooms) and a family bathroom.

The property benefits both from secure parking for six/seven cars as well as a 60' wide rear garden.

Both the open spaces of West Heath and beautiful Golders Hill Park are located less than a five minute walk away as well as the wide choices of shops, cafés and transport facilities of Golders Green.

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A well-presented three bedroom family apartment positioned on the 6th floor, with lift situated within this superb portered building located on Hall Road.

Entrance Hall | Double Reception Room | Master Bedroom with En suite Shower Room | Two further Bedrooms | Family Bathroom | Lift | Porterage | Entryphone | Attractive Communal Areas | Newly Refurbished and Landscaped Driveway | Leasehold 189 Years from 24/06/1977 EPC Rating: C

SOLE AGENT

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The Mount H A M P S T E A D

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A rare and unique opportunity to acquire this charming two bedroom floor flat boasting a stunning private roof terrace and set in a handsome period building in the heart of Hampstead. The property has been meticulously designed by the current vendor and comprises stylish and luxury fixtures and fittings, a private/secure entrance and high end kitchen/bathroom. The flat also has the added benefit of the potential to create an ensuite shower room (subject to the necessary consents). The Mount is conveniently located within reach of Hampstead underground station (Northern Line) and the plethora of patisseries, cafes and eateries along Hampstead High Street. Hampstead Heath is also accessible. EPC Rating: D

Hampstead Sales t: 020 7794 1151 e: hampstead.sales@chancellors.co.uk 55 Heath Street, Hampstead, London, NW3 6UG

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LOCAL EXPERTISE, INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION Email: sales@glentree.com

020 8458 7311

WEST HEATH DRIVE, NW11 £1,999,995

FREEHOLD

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Further benefits include an 18’ x14’ family sized kitchen, 3 separate reception rooms, 4 double bedrooms and 1 single bedroom, 3 bathrooms, 2 utility areas, a guest cloakroom and extensive loft storage.

Offering over 2700 sq feet is this 5 bedroom semi detached family home. It is located in an extremely popular and convenient position within a stone’s throw of Golders Green station and its main high street amenities.

RECEPTION ROOM: KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: The property is also within a short walk of Golders Hill Park and King Alfred’s School.

Internally the accommodation offers excellent family living space spanning 3 floors, and boasts a carriage driveway, a 90’ rear garden with well-established fruit trees and grape vines.

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DRAWING ROOM: 5 BEDROOMS (1 WITH EN SUITE): 2 FAMILY BATHROOMS: OFFICE: REAR GARDEN: OFF-STREET PARKING

LOCAL EXPERTISE, INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION Email: sales@glentree.com

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LINNELL DRIVE, NW11 £5,800,000

FREEHOLD

Linnell House nestles at the end of a quiet enclave overlooking and enjoying views across the Heath Extension. Occupying a wider than average plot, spanning 495 sq m (5330 sq ft) over three storeys we are delighted to offer a 5/6 bedroom double fronted detached family home maintained beautifully throughout. An internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate this fine property.

Linnell Drive is located off Hampstead Way and within walking distance to Golders Green Tube Station (Northern Line).

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IMPRESSIVE ENTRANCE HALLWAY ; TRIPLE ASPECT LIVING ROOM; SPACIOUS DINING ROOM; FAMILY ROOM; KITCHEN; BREAKFAST ROOM; 2 UTILITY ROOMS; GALLERIED STUDY; CLOAKROOM MASTER BEDROOM SUITE WITH SPACIOUS BATHROOM & DRESSING ROOM; 4 FURTHER BEDROOMS; GAMES ROOM / BEDROOM 6; 2 ENSUITE BATHROOMS; SHOWER ROOM 116’ REAR GARDEN WITH SECLUDED SUN TERRACE DOUBLE GARAGE; AMPLE OFF STREET PARKING

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With the open spaces of Hampstead Heath on your doorstep, a five bedroom apartment on the first floor of this gated building with 24-hour concierge. The communal areas have been recently renovated to an exceptionally high standard and residents have access to beautiful gardens, a gym and an indoor pool. There is also the advantage of two underground parking spaces and a share of freehold, energy rating c.

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A historic Grade II* Listed Queen Anne family house, beautifully presented with a classic interior and charming period features. There are five bedrooms, three reception rooms and an outstanding rear garden, ideal for entertaining.

Perfectly placed in the heart of Highgate Village and opposite Waterlow Park, the property is close to local schools and shops as well as transport links.

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Bang on trend, this month we’re lusting after a sparkling selection of firework inspired treats 1. Audenza gold pleated wall clock, £48 (audenza.com) | 2. Stratos Entwined Flame metal sculpture, large, £124 (artisanti.com) | 3. Limited Edition Feu de Bois interior and exterior candle, £420 (diptyqueparis.com) | 4. Stix bioethanol fire pit, £1,695 (limelace.co.uk) | 5. Suzanne Kalan rose gold multi-stone Fireworks ring, £1,015 (libertylondon.com) | 6. Boca do Lobo Supernova chandelier, £8,415 (luxdeco.com)

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fix WORDS by ALI HOWARD

EXHIBITION

Emma Haworth: Human Seasons

From 14 November, Rebecca Hossack Far be it for us to ever take for granted the Capital’s Royal Parks and green open spaces but we’ll admit, this year, they have proved to be a vital lifeline we didn’t know we’d need. This is a timely exhibition that pulls at our nature-loving heartstrings, combining city and park life in all its quirky detail. British artist Haworth explores the changing of the seasons through a series of scenic paintings. In fine, meticulous brushstrokes, she captures these magical places where the social and natural worlds merge, whilst setting a firm reminder that this autumn/winter we must get out and enjoy our beloved verdant bits of London, whatever the weather.

2a Conway Street, Fitzroy Square, W1T (020 7436 4899; rebeccahossack.com)

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Living Newspaper: A Counter Narrative From 12 November, Royal Court Theatre

While London’s theatre scene is still on the long road to recovery, a few tentative creative projects are now emerging thanks to a radical re-think – and nobody does radical better than the Royal Court. Taking its historical cue from a US arts programme designed to mobilise unemployed actors and theatre professionals during the Great Depression, the Living Newspaper series is a wonderfully hopeful endeavour for theatre-goers and workers alike.

Led by writers, and with freelance artists at the fore, the six weekly editions will include headlines, satire of the week’s events, think pieces and even dating columns – a newspaper come to life and performed in the spaces around this eminent arts hub.

Sloane Square, SW1W (020 7565 5000; royalcourttheatre.com)

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FILM

Ennio Morricone season

Until 30 November, BFI Southbank The BFI’s much-loved seasons of film usually centre around our greatest auteurs and actors.

This time, however, we’re invited to explore the music of the movies with a series of screenings dedicated to the late Italian composer whose far-reaching influence is impossible to measure.

Titles include The Good, the Bad and the Ugly; The Thing; Days of Heaven; The Untouchables; Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! and Cinema Paradiso.

A veritable feast for the eyes – and the ears.

Belvedere Road, SE1 (020 7928 3232; bfi.org.uk)

BOOK

Life Meets Art

By Sam Lubell

If lockdown turned us into a nation of snoopers (who didn’t love seeing inside the homes of everyone from news reporters to The Rolling Stones?), this is one pertinent publication for our pandemic-ridden times. Life Meets Art is a voyeuristic coffee table tome showing us the interior spaces of some of the world’s most creative movers and shakers. It acts as a fascinating historical document, too, profiling the room sets of anyone who’s anyone from da Vinci to Dickens, Diane von Furstenberg to David Bowie…

Be prepared for some serious house envy. £39.95, hardback (phaidon.com)

EXHIBITION

Margaret Calvert: Woman at Work Until 10 January, Design Museum

Even if you don’t know the name Margaret Calvert, you’ll undoubtedly know her work: alongside Jock Kinneir, the British graphic designer and typographer is responsible for much of Britain’s road signing system. This exhibition explores the designer’s incredible six decade spanning career and offers a deep dive into the design processes behind the signs, from early drawings to latter day commissions – including the brilliantly subversive ‘Woman at Work’ print for Jealous Gallery. And while you may think this one’s a bit nerdy and niche, we beg to differ: Calvert’s signage is so ubiquitous, that here we have an important artist hiding in plain sight. Hers are everyday icons that helped to shape the nation’s visual identity.

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Treasure hunters

The life of an auctioneer is never predictable, says auctioneer and valuer, Harrison Goldman, one of the specialist team at Dawsons Auctioneers & Valuers who travel all over London and beyond, advising clients on anything from a silver tea set to a house full of antique furniture “We were recently called to attend a large detached property situated in one of Hampstead’s most premium addresses,” Harrison tells us.

“The family required a market valuation for the entire contents and subsequent sale at auction.

As we operate a ‘no stone unturned policy’, I spent a whole day exploring every cupboard and attic.

It was a fruitful search – a pair of sterling silver Tiffany & Co serving dishes found behind the sink later sold at auction for £550, a 1930s bronze Menorah by Benno Elkan sold for £4,200 and an abstract unsigned bronze sculpture, found within overgrown foliage in the garden, sold for £3,100.

Amazingly, all of these items had been missed by another auction house who had previously carried out a probate valuation when the former resident passed away.”

“After the careful collection and removal of the saleable contents, I arranged for the remaining low-value contents of the five-bedroom house to be donated to local charities, anything unsuitable for donation (including, on this occasion, a decomposing car!) was then removed by our in house clearance team. Because I always remain on site to check that nothing of value is left behind accidentally, I managed to rescue several albums of family photographs that were believed to be long lost… These sentimental treasures were returned to a grateful family.”

“We can’t recommend Dawsons highly enough. We have worked closely with Harrison Goldman, who is professional, friendly and knowledgeable, and has helped many of our clients at often very sensitive times during probate. His knowledge and expertise has been of great value.”

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Speaking to Harrison about his work, it is clear that this is just one example of the many instances where the Dawsons team have not only discovered previously overlooked items of value, but more importantly saved them from being lost forever. Harrison tells me a story involving a client who had inherited a London home from a deceased relative. “They contacted a local ‘man in a van’ to value and remove its contents.

After receiving a valuation of £550 for the entire contents, they were ready to sell. Fortunately, an inquisitive relative spied an ‘interesting chair or two’ and then sought an expert opinion from us. Much to the family’s delight, our team of specialists valued and sold the collection for an impressive £86,000!”

Dawsons Auctioneers & Valuers are an established antiques and fine art auction house with offices in London and Berkshire. The team are experts in providing valuations and advice across the country, whether it be for auction, insurance or probate purposes. They provide a ‘turn-key’ solution to their customers, inclusive of the initial valuation, subsequent collection, sale of items at auction, logistics and clearance. Covering the whole of the UK, they specialise in selling antiques and collectables, including furniture, paintings, jewellery, watches, classic cars and much more. Dawsons hold a monthly fine art and antiques auction, streaming all of their auctions live online to a huge global audience; ensuring that they achieve maximum worth in respect of any items that they auction. Their team of specialists take care of everything, ensuring that all items are carefully researched, catalogued, and marketed to prospective buyers across the globe.

To arrange a free valuation you can send photographs to info@dawsonsauctions.co.uk or arrange an appointment at Dawsons’ London office in Hampstead. Alternatively, to arrange a complimentary (Covid-safe) house visit, call 020 7431 9445 (dawsonsauctions.co.uk)

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For Tom Byrne, a part in The Crown presents the most exciting of career opportunities.

We talk working on the show and his aspirations for the future INTERVIEW

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Tom Byrne’s face may not be one you can immediately place, but that’s set to change later this month when he makes his debut as a young Prince Andrew in the new series of The Crown. Having been streamed in 73 million homes worldwide, the multi-award-winning drama from Netflix is one of the most-watched shows on the planet, so it goes without saying that this is a dream role for any actor, established or otherwise. “It was so remarkable to be told that I’d got the part,” he recalls. “I felt so fortunate.”

All the more remarkable, in fact, because, for a time, it appeared he hadn’t been successful. “It was quite the story actually,” he explains. “I auditioned back in – I think it would’ve been May 2019 – and my first audition went really well. The feedback I was getting suggested that I might be a shoo-in for it, that I was what they were looking for. But I did the recall, and I don’t really know what happened… I was stressed and uptight and I found that I completely got in my own way. And the next day I heard that they were probably going to look in a different direction.”

It was devastating news, but Tom made his peace with it, going on to get a part in A Discovery of Witches. And then, eight weeks later, he received a call from his agent, telling him that they wanted to see him again.

“I was like, oh my God, yes! But also, no! Because it was brilliant news, but it was resurrecting this thing that was so exciting, but at the same time had so much dread attached to it,” he tells me. Actually, Tom was given the part without ever having to re-audition. “It was a complete 180 out of nowhere,” he grins.

It is, undoubtedly, an interesting time to be playing the Queen’s middle son, but Tom won’t be drawn on that, acknowledging simply, that: “it most certainly is.” This fourth series is expected to cover events between 1979 and 1990, long before the Epstein story became public, but I wonder whether the story has meant he’s had more attention since the casting was announced earlier this year. “The attention has mainly come from my mum telling me about how excited her friends are, which has been lovely,” he smiles.

“Obviously COVID has happened, so I have spent most of my time very much indoors, not seeing a great many people, so it has been relatively muted. I did have about 10 new people follow me on Twitter, which was quite exciting,” he laughs, “but the flurry ended after a few days, so I had to go back to normality and accept my 300 followers or whatever it is and carry on.”

It was “a totally joyous project” to work on, he tells me. “There was such a lovely atmosphere on set. It is such a big machine that when you go into it for the first time, you worry that it is going to be a bit overwhelming. But it was such a positive and relaxed atmosphere the whole time.” Credit for much of this goes to Olivia Colman, he believes. “She was wonderful to work with,” Tom recalls. “She was incredibly open and warm and friendly. And given that I had never done anything on that scale before, it just kind of settled me and made me remember how much fun the job can be. She was wonderful and I just loved being around her and watching the way that she was.”

Filming for screen is a very different experience to performing on stage, something Tom has had much more experience of to date. “They are so, so different. Obviously with stage work, you get immediate feedback and

there is an extra adrenalising effect of knowing that every moment is totally precious and real and happening right now,” he explains. “But what I love about film is the sense that you are in a constant state of becoming. It is like a constant rehearsal. There’s no finished product that you are trying to re-emulate every time that you do it. There’s this constant feeling of moulding. And because so much is done for you – the fact that you are literally sitting in a palace or a stately home when you are filming these scenes – you don’t have to imagine or energetically push, you can just inhabit the scene in such a unique way.”

Acting has been part of Tom’s life plan for almost as long as he can remember. “At age eight I played a part called Inspector Secticide in a school production,” he recalls. “I was a posh detective and I just really threw myself into it. I put on a ridiculous voice and it seemed to go down really well. So, from the age of eight, my head was turned. I think I realised, maybe this is how I get attention. I then did some stuff with the local am dram group and the progression began from there.” With the support and encouragement of his parents, he went on to study at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School at age 19. “I guess what I love about acting – and it’s quite hard to reduce it down to a pithy sentence – is that I have always found it a really great tool to empathise with unusual people,” he explains. “Getting my mind to think as another person – I think my favourite moments as an actor are when I find myself having thoughts that I never would’ve synthesised myself were it not for the part I was playing.”

So, whose mind would he most like to inhabit, I wonder. “I have always loved The Doors, T-Rex and Bowie… I’d absolutely love to do a biopic of one of those 70s frontmen. Iggy Pop, that kind of person. It’d be amazing to get inside their heads,” he grins.

As a creative outlet, music is also close to Tom’s heart. “I play the piano,” he tells me. “I started when I was nine or 10. I did my grades and earned a bit of money playing soft jazzy music in cafés in Cambridge when I was younger. It has always been a passion of mine,” he reveals. “Actually, lockdown has been great in terms of having time to do things – I have been able to write a couple of songs with my pal, which we have been developing and mixing and stuff.”

It has taken his mind off the fact that, for now, there’s not much lined up in the way of future work. “I have been out of drama school for four years, and I have had periods of six, seven, eight, nine months where there hasn’t been a job. I think most actors are pretty good at dealing with that state of not being employed, but I guess because it is such a unique time at the moment, it is a bit more worrying than it would be usually,” he ponders.

“But knowing that this fantastic thing that I have been able to be a part of is coming out in November has settled my nerves a little on that front. I know that I am in an incredibly fortunate position to have something like this coming out.” It is true, as opportunities come, they don’t get much bigger than this. Expect to see much more of Tom’s face over the next few years.

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Style& wellbeing

No compromises: SANTE + WADE make beautiful shoes for women with larger feet

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SANTE + WADE x Solace We’re long-time fans of footwear label SANTE + WADE, who make beautiful shoes in sizes 38-46, in standard and wide fittings, for women with larger feet who may have traditionally been forced to compromise on fit, comfort and style. Channelling serious 80s chic, their new Coco boot is made of buttery soft Nappa leather: calf length with a pointed toe, it features a comfortable kitten heel and slouchy silhouette and we love everything about it. Not least the news that they are donating 25 per cent of proceeds to London charity Solace. Working with survivors of all forms of violence and abuse, Solace deliver a range of empowering services that support women and children, from the point of crisis to recovery and independence.

Their services are holistic and trauma-informed, responding to individual needs. With female empowerment at the heart of SANTE + WADE, this initiative is especially important to founders Shola Asante, Agnès Cushnie and Marcy Oni. £250 (santewade.com; solacewomensaid.org)

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Mist opportunity How are your hands faring with all the extra washing and sanitising now that the central heating has kicked in? Holistic skincare brand AMLY are offering a kinder way to purify, protect and prevent this winter. Their new Purifying Hand Mist is a potent pocket-sized sanitiser that has been formulated to care for the skin, too. Formulated with a 62 per cent alcohol content (60 per cent is recommended by the World Health Organisation) and comprising the reassuring scents of thyme, rosemary, juniper, ylang ylang and cedarwood, this mighty mist combats bacteria and germs with immediate effect, while calming chamomile is kind to the skin. For the ultimate protective package, team it with one of AMLY’s gorgeous Liberty print triple-layer face masks, lined in beautifully soft silk crêpe de chine to help avoid crease marks or micro-friction against the skin. The natural fibre’s temperature-regulating properties also benefit the complexion.

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Hair for good We might be limited when it comes to celebrating this coming festive season, but we’re not going to let that stop us from getting on the glitz. And here to lend a hand on that front is Duck & Dry’s newest salon – their biggest and best yet, it’s perfectly placed for north Londoners, at the stunning new Islington Square development. Featuring a huge Duck & File nail bar, a beautiful Prosecco bar and a real-life duck pond (made for Instagram opps, obvs), we think it’s one of the most exciting openings this year.

Head down now and treat yourself to a mani, pedi, cut, blow dry or up-do. Grooming marvellous.

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With handwashing on all of our minds, Tom Daxon’s Gloved couldn’t have come at a better time

ON TRIAL

Lux Lights at STIL Salon

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Hand care with heart

I came out of spring’s lockdown vowing to make changes to the way I lived; some big, some more superficial. My hair fell on the latter list: unsurprisingly, my signature highlights did not weather months of neglect well. Much as I longed to get them redone when salons reopened, part of me hesitated, wondering if there might come a time when visits to the hairdresser were off the agenda again. A low maintenance, natural look was clearly key.

And I wasn’t the only one feeling this way – Christel Barron-Hough, influential colourist and founder of Notting Hill’s STIL has designed a whole new colouring technique to reflect this new desire. She describes Lux Lights as a ‘twinning technique’ that builds a beautiful halo of light throughout the hair, perfectly mirroring its natural colour. It’s been designed to be low maintenance, with seamless, barelythere re-growth. Just what I’m looking for.

Chic, airy and modern, the salon feels welcoming even with the COVID restrictions

Tom Daxon fans, listen up: over two years in the making, the perfumer has applied the principles used to create his fine fragrances to produce Gloved, a hydrating handwash and instantly absorbed hand cream duo. The cedarwood, lime and juniper scented, dermatologically tested formulas are made using the same quality essential oils as his fragrances, meaning they smell as good as your signature scent.

Cedarwood has been chosen not just for its irresistible fragrance, but also it anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties – and it’s a super scent-neutraliser, obliterating nasty odours like garlic and onion. One hundred per cent vegan and packaged in glass bottles with reusable pumps – the £1 charged for each pump goes directly to Surfers Against Sewage – you can be assured that these hero products care for the planet as much as they do your hands.

in place. There are just six styling stations, and with only one other customer in during my visit, social distancing is easy. I describe the look I’d like to achieve to my stylist Anna, and after going through some images, we settle on a suitable style. I’ve been wondering if wearing masks will make the whole process feel awkward, but we’re soon chatting away as if nothing were different. Foils applied, I’m left to enjoy a latte and to catch up on some emails. When it comes to time for my wash, I’m offered a hydrating treatment using TIGI Copyright Care products, and a glorious head massage, complete with essential oils. I have so missed these little indulgences and they are so very welcome. One blow dry later and I’m a new woman. Me, but lighter, brighter and ready to face the new normal. LSJ

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Feast your eyes on this month’s finest RECIPE

Ollie’s roast potatoes

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Exciting news from a Heath-side favourite: Ollie Pudney and Joe Swiers of The Bull & Last have produced a book revealing the secrets behind dishes like their killer Scotch eggs. Much more than simply a cookbook, though, it also tells the stories of the pub’s loyal customers and four-legged friends, explores the history of the Heath and shares anecdotes from staff. To celebrate its release, we asked the boys to share one of their favourite recipes: they’ve chosen their classic roasties. Ollie says: “Serve these crispy little numbers with our roast beef or roast chicken, or with something Middle Eastern, perhaps our lamb ribs. I find that a very heavy castiron oven tray produces the best roasties, but if you don’t have one, just use your heaviest roasting tin. Leave out the pistachios and chilli if you want more traditional roasts.”

INGREDIENTS 2kg Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cut into even-sized chunks | 5–6 tbsp light rapeseed oil | 20g unsalted butter, diced | 10g thyme leaves, roughly chopped | 50g unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped | 1 red chilli, finely chopped (or 2, if you want the potatoes to have a proper kick) | sea salt

METHOD Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the potato chunks in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a good pinch of salt. Bring the water to the boil and cook the potatoes for 10–15 minutes, or until you can push a knife into the centre of a piece of potato without too much resistance (you want them par-cooked, not fully cooked). Drain through a colander and ruffle them a little, being careful not to break them up.

Pour the rapeseed oil into a heavy cast-iron oven tray (or non-stick roasting tin) – you want enough to cover the base of the tray – and place it in the oven to heat up for 5 minutes.

When the oil is very hot, remove the tray and carefully tip the boiled potatoes into the tray. Baste the potatoes in the oil then return the tray to the oven. Leave them to roast for about 20 minutes, then remove the tray and turn the potatoes.

Return to the oven and continue to turn them every 15–20 minutes, until they are crisp and golden on all sides – they will need about 1 hour in the oven. Remove from the oven when the potatoes are ready, and while they’re still in the tray season with salt, and add the butter and the thyme. I love this moment – it makes a few crackles and pops! Move the spuds around in the tray so they all get that buttery crust, tip in the pistachios and chilli and toss again. Remove from the roasting tray and serve.

Chef’s Note: If you want to get ahead, par-cook the potatoes the day before you want to serve them, ruffle them as above, then lay them out on a tray, cool then chill in the fridge overnight. This will help them dry out and can actually improve them when roasted.

The Bull & Last by Ollie Pudney and Joe Swiers, £30.

Published November 5 (thebullandlast.co.uk)

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Eschewing herbicides or pesticides, the brand champion advanced, automated, hydroponic and aeroponic food production systems, using 60 per cent less energy and 85-90 per cent less water compared to traditional farms. Happy customers include Quaglino’s, Sartoria and Hide, and a new online shop means that home cooks can now get in on the act, too. Harvested and delivered on the same day, the highest level of freshness is guaranteed. From sweet apple blossom to tangy lemon sorrel and a variety of live herbs such as Micro Red Mizuna, mustard frills, and Micro Kohlrabi, a continually changing range of 16 different crops is on offer to help inspire the chef in you and give your creations that je ne sais quoi that is guaranteed to impress.

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FOOD&DRINK NEW OPENING

All aboard for cheese LONDON FOODIE

Adrian Martin

Chef and owner, Wildflower What’s your signature dish? It changes quite a bit, but at the moment as we’ve recently reopened the restaurant, I’ve been cooking one of the vegetarian dishes from our menu a lot. It’s called ‘braised hen of the woods’ – salt baked celeriac, beer onions and truffle.

We grate the truffle at the table to the customers’ liking so they can really get a good whack of the fresh truffle!

Exciting news for fans of Pick & Cheese and The Cheese Bar this month: founder Mathew Carver will finally be launching his new restaurant, The Cheese Barge. Originally scheduled to open in the spring, the double decker barge has spent the last six months self-isolating in Somerset and is now ready to permanently moor on the Grand Union Canal at Paddington Central. Designed by Adam Richards Architects, the boat features a beautiful copper ‘veil’ acting as an awning for the 40 cover lower deck dining room. Championing small producer British cheese, highlights of the menu include Windrush Goats’ Curd with lamb scrumpets and pickled walnuts; Cropwell Bishop Stilton ‘Devils on Horseback’ – medjool dates stuffed with Stilton and wrapped in bacon; and Maida Vale, a washed rind cheese from Village Maid, served on treacle soda bread with smoked mackerel and green sauce. Mathew says: “Our excitement for this project has never waned, and myself and the team couldn’t be more excited to share this INCREDIBLE vessel with everyone. British cheese on a boat, what’s not to love?” Our sentiments exactly.

The Cheese Barge is due to open early this month at Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, W2 (thecheesebar.com/paddington/)

What do you cook on your days off? As I’m cooking all the time, and often quite elaborate tasting menu style cooking, when I’m switched off I always go for the simple dishes – nostalgic things like a simple carbonara, roast dinners or a good curry.

Head cheesemonger Sam Wilkin will be curating a rotating list of seasonal British cheeses

Best meal you’ve ever eaten? This is such a tough one, but it’s probably the dinner I had at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. I just thought the food and the experience were incredible, and I’m not sure I’ve had anything quite like it since.

Guilty food pleasure?

Biscuits. I’m obsessed with Kerrygold shortbread biscuits.

My grandmother nicknamed me ‘biscuit face’ years ago and it stuck.

If you could cook for anyone, who? My girlfriend Hannah, always.

What should no kitchen be without? Sharp knives.

They make your life so much easier, and everything so much quicker. Definitely worth investing in.

Adrian’s debut restaurant is Camden High Street’s only fine dining restaurant, and the first in London inside a shipping container.

It originally opened in March this year and reopened in July. Camden (Buck Street) Market, Camden High Street, NW1 (07799 357396; wildflowerrestaurant. co.uk)

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Laura Jackson x Restaurant Kits There’s much to be thankful for right now – hear us out… In a year when businesses were forced to close, or open with restrictions, many have been thinking outside the box. Some savvy sorts have even seized the opportunity to launch new ventures, like Restaurant Kits, which specialises in delivering signature dish kits from the UK’s most loved independent restaurants and chefs. And, excitingly, they’ve just announced a partnership with Laura Jackson of Hoste London.

In the absence of real life supperclubs, the ‘Make a meal of it’ Hoste boxes take inspiration from Laura’s #makeamealofit movement that took Instagram by storm during lockdown.

Designed to put entertaining back on the agenda, they offer all the tools needed to truly make a meal of it, with a delicious dinner for two plus table dressing touches. The first of these, entitled Friendsgiving, puts a UK spin on the American tradition of Thanksgiving and aims to bring loved ones together during that special time before the year ends and festivities begin. It features an autumnal feast, and comes complete with candles, linen napkins and even a playlist.

The box costs £62 plus £4.95 delivery.

For more details and to order, see restaurantkitsuk.com

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Interiors news Make your house a home

On the tiles

Bert & May are perhaps best known for their intricate and heavily patterned tiles inspired by the cool, Mediterranean floors of yesteryear.

Their latest launch, however, celebrates graphic simplicity and we are swooning over this paredback modernist look. Taking a design cue from graph paper, four complementary tiles, Grid 01, Grid 04, Grid Line and Linear, form the collection.

And while each design is a standalone statement, the tiles can also be combined to playfully produce infinite layouts and personalised patterns.

Permission to get creative. From £150 per sq m or £6 per tile (bertandmay.com)

In a nutshell

“Sustainability isn’t just about where the materials come from, or the manufacturing process,” says Joe Lyster, designer-maker and founder of Lumo Lights. “It’s about what happens after our products are purchased and installed in the home.” The brand, launched in 2016, offers a collection of beautifully hand-crafted pendants and lamps with clean, contemporary silhouettes.

The lights are made from reclaimed materials and importantly, are designed to be lit and loved for years to come. Take it from us, the Nut Husk pendant is a keeper. £175 (lumolights.co.uk)

Hounds at home

For architectural photographer Nicole England, her favourite interior shots are the ones in which the family pooch has wandered into frame, suddenly bringing the property’s décor to life in the homeliest of ways. Published this month, Resident Dog (Volume 2) celebrates just that – proud pups from around the world showing off their beautiful pads. With more than 25 properties featured, from London to Sydney to Mexico City, we’re guided – by the most important members of the family – through some of the globe’s most stunning residences. £30, hardback,

published 12 November (hardiegrant.com)

Duvet days

There’s something to be said about rolling out of bed on a Monday morning and taking the duvet with you. Swedish brand Hem have just unveiled their first collaboration with British designer Faye Toogood, and it is a design-loving homebody’s dream. The Puffy Lounge Chair features a detachable upholstery of soft, quilted fabric – duvet-inspired, indeed – which sits atop a canvas sling and is supported by a sleek tubular steel frame. Mixing modernist shaping with nextlevel comfort? You’ll know where to find us this autumn/winter. From €1,599 (hem.com)

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Dutchbone Dexter magazine holder, £179 (cuckooland.com)

Claudette table lamp in Dusty Rose, £250 (oka.com)

Rocky armchair in Biba dark natural leopard, £690 (sofa.com)

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Mondo natural throw, £165 (knowandlove.co.uk)

Fifty Five South Boho hexagonal bookshelf, £480 (homebodydecor.co.uk)

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THE LUXE FACTOR

Contemporary bathroom design often borrows from hotel-level luxury: season upon season we’ve seen opulent textures and gilded accessories ornament our bathing spaces. This autumn/ winter, we’re upping the luxury even further to create stylish at-home sanctuaries WORDS by ALI HOWARD

The metallics trend is one that sees no sign of fading. A few gold, bronze or copper accents are all that’s needed to elevate our bathroom décor from drab to dazzling.

In this luxurious bathing space, a statement gold bath is accented with DelightFULL’s Hendrix wall sconces. Inspired by the form of a record player, the lights are hand-made in brass with a gold-plated finish and boast a trio of symmetrical light sources. These allow the softly diffused light to bounce around the bathroom beautifully, creating the perfect atmosphere in which to lie back, relax and listen to our favourite tracks. €390 (delightfull.eu)

Rich visual textures in walls, floors and splashbacks can provide a mood-lifting dose of glamour – think stylish hotel bathrooms clad floor-to-ceiling in cool marble. Consider, too, luxurious stone surfaces in calming colourways that award our bathing spaces serenity. Cullifords’ Katuba Blue is a granite stone from Zambia, which features an arresting

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Bucking the trend on china-white baths, basins and loos, Burlington recalls old school glamour with their new Bespoke collection, which includes the decorative Botanical Pink.

Created in collaboration with British illustrator Julie Ingham, the range celebrates colour and pattern, reimagining retro ceramics for today.

Here, the brand’s most popular Edwardian style basin and pedestal is adorned with hand-drawn fuchsia palms, which have been painstakingly applied by skilled ceramic lithographers, while the sanitaryware is accented with gold taps and accessories for a whimsical, vintage look that would make Granny proud.

From £798 (burlingtonbathrooms.com)

Thoughtfully zoned with a Deco-inspired metallic partition wall, this commodious bathing space features a twin entrance wet room that, with its duo of rainfall shower heads, has been designed with couples in mind.

Putting aside the notion that bathing beats showering on the indulgence front, this is one luxurious bathroom that marries stylish contemporary design with simple functionality.

Sleek and chic, Matki’s wet room panels, made from solid safety glass and finished with chrome fittings, create a walk-in glass box that maximises on the bathroom’s abundant light and space.

From £781.20 (matki.co.uk)

crisscrossing pattern of sodalite blue against the black crystal-like tourmaline. This organic veining provides both luxury and natureinspired tranquility. Team the stone with pure white sanitaryware and accessories in black or gold for the ultimate in bathroom opulence.

From £1,100 per sq m (geraldculliford.co.uk)

When given centre stage in the bathroom, a freestanding statement tub provides unapologetic indulgence – and the more space it’s awarded, the better.

In choosing a standalone bath, we’re freed from the constraints of matching suites, allowing us to get creative with our bathroomturned-luxury-retreat. Catchpole & Rye’s boatshaped Copper Bateau emanates both homely warmth and opulence. The classic roll top tub is made from high grade copper, hand-beaten, polished and sealed. Choose from a range of exterior finishes from verdigris to antique, which features a rich visual texture with its arresting natural patina.

From £5,000 + VAT (catchpoleandrye.com)

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Owen has made a name for himself restoring fireplaces – anything from the 16th century to the present day

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OWEN PACEY

With a clientele that includes Naomi Campbell, this fireplace and antiques specialist is in high demand. Suitably, his own apartment is A-list glamorous WORDS by ALI HOWARD PHOTOGRAPHY by GRAHAM ATKINS HUGHES

As the founder of Renaissance London, a dealer of fireplaces and other eclectic salvaged artefacts, it’s entirely fitting that Owen’s property is, in itself, a repurposed one. The east London building was once a thriving public house before being converted into offices. Now it combines a luxurious apartment with commodious showroom space below for Renaissance. The company specialises in antique fireplaces, but beyond that, the shop is a veritable treasure trove of pre-loved furniture, sculpture and vintage homewares. “It hasn’t been a pub since the 1970s,” Owen tells me. “I got very lucky! We basically converted it into a massive apartment upstairs – we have three double bedrooms with en suites. And we have a large basement as well as an old printworks next door, so there’s a huge warehouse.”

Naturally, the flat, which Owen shares with his girlfriend, is filled with art and antiques. Even the sleek contemporary kitchen is not without a huge brass horse sculpture ornamenting the worktop. I wonder if, given that he has a wealth of incredible antique finds at his fingertips, Owen isn’t ever tempted to over-furnish. How does he know when it’s the right time to step back and award the pieces the light and space they deserve? “I just play around with things,” he explains, simply. “I mean, luckily I’ve got the shop so I can try something out and obviously, if I don’t like it, I can change it.”

I suggest that Owen must be a natural when it comes to interior design and putting a room together. “I think with interiors it’s just common sense really,” he laughs. “But my granny always used to say to me that common sense isn’t that common… I suppose it does come naturally, just because I’ve been doing it for so long. I mean, I’ll often go onto a site and I’ll say to someone, ‘do that, that and that, and it’ll work,’ and they’ll be like, ‘oh I didn’t think of that!’ – so yeah, I suppose it does. Maybe I should charge for it!”

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Get Owen onto the subject of sustainability and he lights up quicker than one of his reclaimed fireplaces: “I have a huge bee in my bonnet with stoves at the moment,” he tells me, “because stoves have become very popular in the last ten years and they’re the most unsustainable product on the market. They all burn logs. I just don’t get it!” For him, the antiques industry was always about sustainability, long before sustainability became a buzzword. “We’ve been in the business of recycling for 30 years. It’s always been about restoration and bringing something back to life again,” he says. Early adopters, indeed. He explains to me some of the processes behind installing a reclaimed fireplace and recalls one particular job that was quite an undertaking: “We fitted a fireplace in Marylebone, in a mews house, and it took us a week where the average fireplace takes half a day. But you could walk inside this one. It was a massive Italian fireplace out of a castle. This lady had knocked two mews houses together and taken a floor out, so she’s got this incredible double-height mews.”

I wonder how and where his career restoring fireplaces started, and sure enough, Owen has a beguiling backstory.

He tells me that he was “at a bit of a loss, really” and that he had “lost everything in the crash when Thatcher was around.”

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AT HOME WITH From an imposing light fitting on the stairway to the huge brass horse on the kitchen counter and the Louis XVI bed, everything in Owen’s home tells a story

It transpires that, as a younger man, Owen was in fact homeless, before he got a job stripping pine furniture. “I was earning 20 quid a day and I was happy with that, living in a squat in King’s Cross and staying out of trouble,” he explains. “But I couldn’t believe that you could just put something in a caustic tank and for it to come out without the paint on. We started doing a few fireplaces in the tank and it went on from there, really.

This was about 27 years ago,” he says. “I mean, trust me, I’ve earned my stripes.”

Anyone with a passion for the pre-loved is enthralled by the stories behind the pieces and, to form, Owen has quite a few. That his showroom flooring is reclaimed from the Sadler’s Wells stage is just one of them. I’m more than intrigued. “That was in the days when you could literally walk onto a building site and ask them if there’s any salvage,” he says. “Sadler’s Wells is just up the road and I remember, we’d just got hold of the shop and were gutting it and I went past and I just asked. The builder pointed to the floor and said, ‘yep, all that’s coming up,’ and I said ‘how much?’ I think we gave him a tenner a bag. I had about 40 bags off him. You couldn’t do that now. It’s illegal!” He goes on to tell me about his amazing gilded Louis XVI bed: “It’s quite a bed, isn’t it! We bought it off friends of ours, La Maison London.” And the vintage Gucci dressing room mirrors: “They were from a guy who’d had them in storage for about 30 years. He was a sort of high-end shop fitter and he had the job of refurbishing Gucci in the early ’90s.”

For Owen, the apartment’s luxurious living room, with its imposing stone fireplace, its blue velvet cocktail chairs, and its enormous golden starburst chandelier, is his favourite place to relax. “I just like staring at those books,” he reveals. “I often stare at those and wonder about all the knowledge in them. But I’ve hardly read any of them.

They came out of a convent in Hertfordshire.” renaissancelondon.com

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The impressive wall of books in the living room came from a convent in Hertfordshire

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Marvellous Marylebone’s village-like feel belies its position in the heart of the West End. Leafy streets, grand Regency squares, pretty mews, delectable eateries and a delightful mix of independent and individual stores combine to make it, rightfully, one of London’s most perennially fashionable neighbourhoods PHOTOGRAPHY by EMMANUELLE PERI & GEORGIA WATSON

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Anisha Joshi Osteopath

1. Simon Hedley Druce

“Marylebone has been enjoying a renaissance since the mid ’90s.

We’ve been working in the area from those early beginnings right through to its current heady success and popularity.

As the oldest established agents in Marylebone, we feel impeccably qualified to lead you through this remarkable area.”

“Situated between Regent’s Park and Hyde Park, Marylebone is a chic little area with lots of personality. My day officially starts around 7:30am, when I arrive at my clinic. However, before I get down to any work, I pop to Kiss the Hippo on Margaret Street for a black Americano to kickstart the day.

I spend most of the day treating patients. As an osteopath I get to treat a real mix of different patients: I see people suffering from all sorts of different injuries and muscular skeletal problems, so making sure I know exactly what I’m dealing with in each individual patient’s situation is paramount.

By the time lunchtime arrives,

I’m usually starving and in need of something healthy and nutritious to fuel me for a busy afternoon ahead. My go-to is

By Chloe at Oxford Circus. The food is all plant based and they have a wide range of delicious salads to choose from – which all taste amazing!

After lunch, its back to see more patients. Over the last few years I’ve built up a network of high-profile patients – including Rita Ora, Ryan Giggs and Bradley Simmonds – which is really exciting and adds even more variety to my job and the broad mix of people I treat.

I love staying fit and working out to release some endorphins, especially at the start of the week

when I know I’ve got some manic days ahead; I’m a big fan of Psycle. And on the odd occasion that I have a quiet afternoon, I love treating myself to a manicure and blow dry at DryBy. To switch off after work, I often head to either the Riding House Café or Mortimer Street Kitchen. Both offer delicious food, so I’m always spoilt for choice. If I’m going for a drink, you’ll almost certainly find me on the rooftop at Madera within the Treehouse Hotel on Langham Place. The views are breathtaking!”

Marylebone High Street

St. Christopher’s Place

Anisha is an award-winning osteopath based at 4 Cavendish Square, W1G (osteoanisha.com)

2. Tim Fairweather Sandfords

“My favourite road in Marylebone has to be Spanish Place. It’s only a short road off Manchester Street, which mainly consists of elegant Georgian townhouses that side onto the Wallace Collection.

There’s also a very desirable small red brick mansion block called Spanish Place Mansions – the flats seldom come to the market.”

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Streethearts 3. Mark Pollack Aston Chase

“Marylebone is attractive to both international and domestic buyers and renters. While it offers significantly better value and sense of community than nearby Mayfair, it’s equally desirable for downsizers moving from large homes in north west London, who are attracted by a more vibrant urban lifestyle.”

Chiltern Street

Home to some of the best restaurants not just in Marylebone, but the entire Capital, here you’ll find Chiltern Firehouse, Jikoni, Trishna, Clarette and more

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Setting the gold standard for high streets, this chic thoroughfare, with its mix of boutiques, bookshops and concept stores is our favourite spot for window shopping

Slip through the archway on Oxford Street and find yourself in another world: the pedestrianised alley is home to trendy boutiques and buzzy eateries

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Local heroes Fischer’s, W1U

Marylebone locals can treat themselves to a little Viennese escape by way of this stylish eatery on the High Street. The informal café and restaurant is as desirable for its décor as it is for its all-day delectable European fare. For James Staite of Dexters, it’s a must-visit for anyone in the neighbourhood. “The interior is simply beautiful and the service is outstanding. It’s perfect for a quick morning meeting (the coffee’s exquisite) or a more leisurely evening meal. I’d recommend Fischer’s to anyone visiting or moving into the area. I always look forward to visiting.”

50 Marylebone High Street, W1U (020 7466 5501; fischers.co.uk)

Diverso, W1U

The Wallace Collection, W1U

11 St Christopher’s Place, W1U (020 3904 3920; diversoonline.com)

Hertford House, Manchester Street, W1U (020 7563 9500; wallacecollection.org)

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“There is nowhere in the world quite like Marylebone,” says Alex Bourne from Beauchamp Estates. “My favourite village in the city spoils for choice in so many ways, but one of the places I regularly return to, to feed my soul, is the Wallace Collection.” We couldn’t agree more.

The Manchester Square museum, set in the magnificent former residence of the Seymour family, Marquesses of Hertford, offers a matchless collection of French 18th century treasures in particular, from pictures to porcelain to furniture pieces.

It really is a world away from the bustle of the West End.

Have you noticed that Marylebone is one of London’s smallest and most unassuming rail terminals? In the planning stages, the Great Central Railway’s proposed route ran close to Lord’s Cricket Ground and was strongly opposed by club members, who did their best to prevent progress. Such huge sums were spent fighting their campaign that there was very little left for the station building itself!

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Estate agents are notoriously sharp dressers, so when there’s a local menswear boutique to be recommended, take heed.

Winkworth’s Jason Borrows says of this hidden gem on St Christopher’s Place: “I’ve been stopping by whenever I’m nearby for years – even just for a drink and catch up with the chaps in-store. It’s a British brand but they make everything in Italy and strike the balance well between good quality and great design.

Every time I visit, they seem to have something new and interesting, so more often than not I’ll leave with something.”

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Food for Thought

A touch of kindness, a smidgen of curiosity, a dollop of respect, a sprinkle of inspiration and a dusting of forgiveness: the recipe for success at one north London school

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happy, healthy environment and an academically challenging curriculum combine at St Anthony’s School for Girls. Located at Ivy House, adjacent to Golders Hill Park, the school is a short bus ride from its sister school, St Anthony’s Boys in Hampstead. Recently buoyed by an outstanding set of 11+ results, it celebrated its first year 6 class receiving offers from some of the best academic north London schools: including Highgate, Channing, South Hampstead High, Haberdasher’s School for Girls, Francis Holland Girls, City of London, North London Collegiate and Mill Hill, and further afield Queenswood, Wycombe Abbey and St Swithun’s.

The school attributes its success to committed pupils, ambitious teachers and supportive parents, all of whom embrace the recipe for success which has been established at the school. A recipe that imbues pupils with a sense of mutual respect, an awareness of self and a determination to excel in all areas.

A touch of kindness never goes amiss at St Anthony’s, where it is seen as fundamental to a happy school experience. Adults model and engage in mutually respectful exchanges, which the children in turn role-play as best practice in

their relationships. It is not unusual to observe a year 6 girl taking time out from her friends at playtime to sit with a year 1 girl who is in need of some quiet solace.

The girls at St Anthony’s are curious: asking big questions at Talk Time assemblies leads to robust discussions on the eternal questions. Discussions on what it means to be thoughtful, why is it difficult to share and why leaves fall from the trees are the norm. In this environment of curiosity, the girls grow in courage and confidence and can verbalise complex thoughts and feelings.

Respect is witnessed at St Anthony’s in many ways, built upon the children developing a confident respect for themselves as unique, valuable individuals. All adults – from parents and teachers, to bus drivers and the chef who prepares lunch – are valued as equals in the eyes of the girls. In this way a sense of community is strengthened. And, of course, being respectful of their world and the need to be guardians for future generations, ensures that the girls are quick to respond to global and community causes: from launching an appeal to raise money for the koala bears who lost their precious habitats during last year’s devastating Australian fires, to rallying a team of litter pickers to remove the casually dropped litter from the streets surrounding St Anthony’s.

Being inspired to embrace new challenges is at the heart of the school’s teaching. Enriching activities from forest school, to specialist music and drama, and Mandarin and French, to rhythmic gymnastics, ballet and sports are interwoven into the timetable, allowing the girls to develop their imaginations. From creative teaching comes a perfect blend of original and individualised responses. The clubs schedule further embeds this, with girls choosing from languages, yoga, Magic Maths, Environmental Club, debating, philosophy, Minnie Vinnies, Robotics Gymnastics, Irish dancing, football, karate and mindfulness.

St Anthony’s Girls take responsibility for their actions, accepting praise, being willing to give compliments to others and understanding that at times, saying sorry is important.

Sincerity and fairness matter hugely to the girls, allowing for happy confident relationships to develop at the school.

This recipe for success makes St Anthony’s a very special place. All of the girls are given time to prove and gradually rise. For all at the school, the icing on the cake is to see the senior girls depart, ripe and ready for secondary school, with the ingredients for a happy and successful life securely placed in their backpacks.

St Anthony’s invites you to visit and witness a school where girls are educated, enriched and empowered.

Personalised tours with the Headteacher and Deputy Head are available daily. Call Maggie Vaughan on 020 3869 3070 (stanthonysgirls.co.uk)

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THOUGHT

Environmental science Top-quality teaching is obviously a big part of a pupil’s success, but physical environment also plays an important role. One study of UK primary schools found that seven factors of physical design accounted for 16 per cent of the total variation in pupils’ progress. The factors included light, temperature, air quality and colour.

The results resonate with Alison Melrose, headmistress of Prince’s Gardens Preparatory School in Kensington. “Many academic studies show that light, airy, peaceful spaces help productivity, stimulate better results and reduce sickness absence,” she says.

Her school’s new building, which opens to children in January 2021, has large windows that let in lots of natural light, along with fresh air from the square and gardens. The temperature is comfortable, and the overall environment is like a home from home. “We have cushions and carpets, which feel homely, as well as preventing sounds from bouncing off the walls,” says Alison. “There are also quiet reading huts in the library, and we just held a competition for teachers to build the best one in their classroom. We’ve had a tepee, a World War II bunker, and one of the Reception teachers brought in a boat!”

Prince’s Gardens also aims to become the UK’s first fully ‘biophilic’ school, by creating a healthy, nature-filled environment that inspires a love of the outside world. This ethos is reflected in everything from the wallpaper to the house crests, which embrace themes, shapes, materials and colours from nature. There’s also lots of outdoor learning in the garden, which has a mud kitchen, sandpit and AstroTurf area.

EIFA International School How would you sum up the school in a sentence?

EIFA is a truly bilingual school.

We do not teach two languages; we teach IN two languages.

What makes it different?

We start with a bilingual programme as early as 21 months. This enables pupils to pursue a fully immersed bilingual education from a very young age up to 18 years old.

How would you describe the atmosphere?

With a ratio of one adult for five children, the teaching staff can dedicate every possible resource to the pupils. It creates a truly personalised educational experience.

“Many academic studies show that light, airy, peaceful spaces help productivity, stimulate better results and reduce sickness absence”

It’s a great tonic for a generation of children that plays outdoors less than any other. But not every learning environment offers such strong connections to nature. As a parent, how can you help to close the gap? “Get outside at weekends, so your children have access to nature, even if it’s just the local park,” advises Alison. “Ask them how many types of leaves they can find, or conkers they can count. And encourage younger children to use the swings and climbing frames. It’ll help them build the upper-body strength they’ll need to start writing.” princesgardensprep.co.uk

THE SHORTLIST: MARYLEBONE EIFA International School Independent co-ed bilingual nursery and day school for pupils aged 21 months to 18 years (020 7637 5351; eifaschool.com) Portland Place School Independent co-ed day

school for pupils aged 10 to 16 (020 7307 8700; portland-place.co.uk) Wetherby Senior School Independent day school for boys aged 11 to 18 (020 7535 3530; wetherbysenior.co.uk)

Queen’s College London Independent day school for girls aged 11 to 18 (020 7291 7000; qcl.org.uk)

8700; abercornschool. com)

Abercorn School Independent co-ed day school for pupils aged 2.5 to 13 (020 7723

What about your personal educational ethos?

My ethos meets that of the school.

Our mission is enabling young children to become capable citizens of the world, with a high level of educational, physical, intellectual, emotional and ethical development.

What sort of extra-curricular activities do you offer?

We run a wide variety of after-school clubs from 3.30pm to 6pm. Activities include arts, languages, cultural and sporting activities.

How do you look after the wellbeing of your pupils?

Our classes average 15 pupils.

Our pastoral coordinators organise workshops on pupils’ concerns and their wellbeing. The teaching and safeguarding teams monitor individual cases.

How are you helping pupils settle back into school life after months away?

The school was ready to switch to online teaching from day one of the lockdown, which allowed pupils to fulfil the curriculum as normally as possible: they were fully prepared to restart school.

EIFA International School, 36 Portland Place, W1B (020 7637 5351; eifaschool.com)

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The Great Escape

North London’s newest school takes a freeing approach to educating our future generation during a pandemic

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s parents continue to navigate the new academic year around COVID-19, eager to see their children back in school and learning but fearful of the underlying threat, north London’s brand-new Nursery and PrePrep School is thriving despite the uncertain circumstances.

This September, the highly successful North Bridge House School extended its unique, specialist offering to families in West Hampstead, with its sixth campus taking teaching and learning way beyond the four walls of the classroom and into a safe, progressive and enriching space.

North Bridge House Nursery and Pre-Prep West Hampstead has been innovatively designed to allow continuous provision of the curriculum outdoors, using sustainable products wherever possible and combining 3D technology with a multi-sensory play space to transform the children’s learning environment.

The ‘Imaginarium’ is an immersive space that transports children to the very place they are learning about – whether that be a tropical rainforest or a railway station, for example.

While this state-of-the-art facility contextualises children’s studies and inspires a genuine love of learning from the outset of their education, the outdoor play area is a huge asset as both a teaching and learning environment – today more so than ever. Outdoor learning may have

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been embedded into the curriculum at North Bridge House long before the current pandemic, however, it comes with a newfound appreciation since the Government outlined how transmission of the Coronavirus is significantly lower in outdoor spaces.

“Whilst we have always shaped our provision around the outdoors being fundamental to growth and development in the Early Years – running everything from science and minibeast clubs to an annual petting zoo in our playgrounds – staff have embraced being able to collapse the timetable and take any lesson outside with the sheltered extension directly over the threshold of the Reception classroom,” says Executive Headteacher, Christine McLelland.

Having made the NBH group’s longstanding Nursery and Pre-Prep Schools popular and high-achieving north London destinations, Christine has designed the new West Hampstead campus around inspiration taken from the Far and Middle East.

“We are learning from schools in countries like Denmark, Finland and New Zealand who have pioneered outdoor learning, whilst drawing upon our own global connections. Being part of the worldwide Cognita Schools group has allowed me to visit and take influence from sister schools in Singapore, where outdoor learning is vital in the process of children developing the resilience to thrive in a globalised environment,” says the

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The new school’s aim is to take children beyond the conventional and now physical constraints of the classroom and into the natural environment, where they are stimulated through all kinds of sensory, practical, and social experiences.

“They are developing key social and motor skills come rain or shine, investigating, experimenting and discovering through everything from gardening and sand sifting to tending to school pets,” says Head of School Eilish Sleator. “We want to be as organic as possible and to provide the children with as many unique opportunities as possible in this central London location, including growing their own vegetables and looking after the chickens in our chicken run,” she continues.

In addition to teachers being able to develop more practical methods of learning with the children, the mental health benefits of the outdoor area are huge during these formative years of education – reducing anxiety, initiating friendships, enhancing self-confidence and developing overall cognition in our youngest generation.

Inside, the school facilitates not just the academic achievement of its pupils, but their all-important personal development, too, using multi-functional creative spaces for music, dance, and theatre workshops. Adopting a holistic, child centric approach to pupils’ learning and

progression, NBH Nursery and Pre-Prep West Hampstead comes with a wellbeing dog, Albert, and further enhances the growth and wellbeing of its pupils through initiatives like Philosophy for Children (P4C) and Forest School.

The attainment enhancing P4C programme – already successfully practised at the NBH Nursery and Pre-Prep Schools in Hampstead – results in two-month’s additional progress in reading and maths over the course of the year, according to the Education Endowment Foundation, and sees a positive influence on wider outcomes such as pupils’ articulation, listening skills and self-esteem.

It is these same outcomes that are brought to life in the 96-acre site at Cuffley Camp, where all pupils attend Forest School and are immersed in teamwork, resilience, and self-confidence building activities.

“Parents have seen the impact of having their children being confined indoors, subject to greater screen time, and while our immersive technology offers something I know our competitors cannot, we want to create a healthy balance between a forward-thinking curriculum and the great outdoors. Our Forest School at Cuffley develops lifelong critical skills, connecting the mind to nature and the wider world, which is increasingly important in our diverse and cosmopolitan society. In preparing pupils for the sought after NBH Prep School – where I’m very proud to have my own son attend – without the stress of entrance exams, we have the time and resource to offer this on a bi-weekly basis,” concludes the Head of School.

As the North Bridge House group grows from strength to strength; celebrating results well above the national average at every stage of its academically non-selective, independent education for ages 2 to 18; its thriving Nursery and Pre-Prep provision proves that outdoor learning is limitless and fundamental to the skills upon which children’s future successes are built.

To discover more about North Bridge House Nursery and Pre-Prep West Hampstead, call 020 7428 1520 or email admissionsenquiries@northbridgehouse.com 85-87 Fordwych Road, NW2 (northbridgehouse.com)

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This month’s dream homes FOR SALE Dunstable Mews, W1G

Set in a cobbled street in the heart of Marylebone Village is this perfectly pretty period mews house.

While the exterior has been largely untouched – save for a fresh lick of paint and a smart, modern front door – inside you’ll find an exquisite contemporary refurbishment that makes the most of the property’s light and space. Arranged over ground and first floors, with a dramatic spiral staircase connecting the two, the two bed house boasts a pleasing symmetry and flow, with much of the ground floor kept openplan – perfect for entertaining. £2.25 million, Dexters (020 7224 5544; dexters.co.uk)

FOR SALE Oldbury Place, W1U

Marylebone is home to some beautiful period mews houses, but perhaps most impressive are the architecturally enhanced ones that are sympathetic to the original building, yet wildly creative in their contemporary expansions. This is a prime example. Deceptively spacious, this four bed, three bath residence is arranged over five floors and boasts a whopping near 3,000 sq ft of chic and modern living space at every turn. The pièce de résistance? Its doubleheight light well that floods the property with sunshine. £5.95 million, Aston Chase (020 3944 4808; astonchase.com)

FOR SALE Portland Place, W1B

You might think an asking price that’s pushing £7 million is a little steep, even for a London flat, but trust us, this is no ordinary apartment. Set over two floors, and situated in one of the Capital’s most wanted blocks, the four bed, four bath property is nothing short of spectacular. Newly refurbished and finished to the nines, the apartment boasts high ceilings and light-loving double aspect living spaces. The principle bedroom comes complete with a luxurious dressing room and en suite, while a private sauna and steam room further adds to the desirability. £6.95 million, Knight Frank (020 3435 6441; knightfrank.com)

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This three double bed apartment boasts one seriously sought after location, situated mere minutes away from The Langham hotel, Regent Street and the south entrance of Regent’s Park. Set in a purpose built period block, the flat oozes luxury at every turn with its neutral and contemporary kitchen and bathroom blending in beautifully with the more traditional décor. The 21 ft open-plan reception/ dining room floods with natural light thanks to its duo of big sash windows, while the property enjoys some spectacular rooftop views.

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FOR SALE Glentworth Street, NW1

You’ll find this smart three bed pad set within one of the area’s most desired red brick Edwardian mansion blocks, just moments away from Baker Street station. The first floor lateral apartment may boast a period exterior, but inside, it’s all about contemporary luxury.

The two bathrooms are marble-clad while the open-plan kitchen boasts natural quartz stone worktops.

Add to that a commodious reception room complete with fitted media walls and you have all mod cons at your fingertips. £1,395,000, Winkworth (020 7586 7001; winkworth.co.uk)

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“Boasting independent shops and boutiques, designer fashion and interiors, restaurants and cafés, Marylebone is one of central London’s most fashionable addresses. Housing stock ranges from Georgian townhouses through to cutting-edge new developments. It is the perfect neighbourhood for those who want a more relaxed way of living, without being far from the hustle and bustle.”

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“Many buyers have found themselves reassessing their lifestyle during this extraordinary time, and this shift in perspective has caused a surge in demand for apartments as near as possible to green spaces like Regent’s Park. Marylebone ticks the box for those looking for a good rental investment, where walking distance to a park and restaurants is a high priority.”

“Marylebone is popular with young families wanting to be close to the schools – including the excellent Wetherby Prep School – as well as professionals wanting to enjoy all that the West End has to offer. There are also a number of doctors working in and around Harley Street who are keen to buy here to be close to their practices.”

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A glass act While London property shouldn’t really be about superlatives – it’s an emotive subject, these are family homes – please allow us a moment of indulgence as we swoon over this one. Reported to be Mayfair’s most expensive ever new build, this £50 million glass mansion has just been unveiled in Down Street Mews. Inspired by the famed 1930s-built Maison de Verre in Paris, it is an architectural triumph, both contrasting with, and complementing its period neighbours. In fact, the building consists of two imposing glass houses, which can be easily configured into one – for property seekers with extra deep pockets,

that is. The mansion boasts a wealth of super-luxe features, as you’d imagine: cinema, private spa with swimming pool, 1,251 sq ft roof garden… we could go on.

Gary Hersham, of joint sole agents Beauchamp Estates says: “These magnificent glass houses allow the buyer to completely control access to their home and living environment in a private and secure address which is hidden off Down Street and protected by two sets of entry gates.

The clear and frosted glass façades, and the floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights allow light to cascade into the living spaces, providing an extremely bright and airy ambience.”

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It’s certainly contributed to the overall strength of the housing market since it re-opened in May, but it hasn’t been the only factor. While the potential £15,000 savings to a home buyer are significant, pent-up demand since 2016, combined with lockdown-induced lifestyle changes have been the main drivers. Assuming the stamp duty holiday ends in March, we expect to see a spike in transactions in Q1 2021. But the outlook for the housing market is dependent on more than a stamp duty holiday alone.

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Ashworth Road

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Situated on one of the best roads in the heart of Maida Vale is this mid-terrace family home.

Overflowing with character and charm, the house offers an abundance of potential to extend the space (subject to the required consents). Planning permission has been granted and is available to view on Westminster’s planning portal or at our offices on Clifton Road.

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Branch Hill

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Situated directly opposite Hampstead Heath, a unique detached property comprising four floors.

It has a self-contained lower ground floor, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private patio.

EPC Rating D

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Westbourne Park Road, W2 ÂŁ3,750,000 A beautiful, double-fronted family house situated on the south side of a broad, tree-lined street, offering wonderfully proportioned rooms with elegant period detail.

Arranged over five floors, this property offers fabulous entertaining space on the ground and first floors, featuring high ceilings and charming fireplaces. An indulgent principle room occupies the entire second floor, with a magnificent bathroom and dressing room, while the remaining upper floors host three further double bedrooms. The lower ground floor includes a

5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms (2 en suite) Dressin room Cloakroom Drawing room Garden, terrace & balcony EPC Rating Ew

second kitchen, reception room and double bedroom with en suite. There is a south facing paved garden and separate terrace to the rear and access to a balcony from the drawing room. Westbourne Park Road is ideally located for the first class amenities of Queensway and Westbourne Grove. Royal Oak underground is very close by and Hyde Park just a stroll away.

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St. Quintin Avenue, W10 ÂŁ7,750,000 A stunning seven-bedroom Victorian townhouse

7 Bedrooms 5 Bath/shower rooms

completely refurbished to provide wide and spacious family accommodation, that has been beautifully interior designed by Rabih Hage.

2 cloakrooms Garden Zoned undefloor heating Integrated sound & light system EPC Rating E

On the ground floor there is a grand double reception room leading to a large Bulthaup kitchen/breakfast room with views over the garden, while the lower ground floor offers excellent ceiling heights in the family room along with direct garden access. There is a bespoke sitting area (ideal for homework), with a hidden kitchenette and a cinema room with surround sound and 3D projector. There is also separate staff accommodation and a utility area. The upstairs floors feature a grand principle suite with walk-in wardrobe and bathroom, five further bedrooms, three bathrooms and a wonderful study. Outside is a lovely garden with separate street access.

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HAMPSTEAD, NW3 A substantial family home on a quiet residential street bordering Hampstead Heath. The house is semi-detached and provides flexible accommodation over four floors; with seven bedrooms, two bathrooms and an abundance of charm and characterful rooms throughout. There is a double volume reception on the ground floor, along with a large kitchen/breakfast room leading to an idyllic and flourishing rear garden. In the side return there is the possibility of enhancing the ground floor area further (subject to the usual planning consent).

Seven Bedrooms • Double Volume Reception • Large Kitchen • Two Bathrooms • Guest Cloakroom • Study Cellar • Roof Terrace And Balcony • 50’ Private Garden • Epc D

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HIGHGATE, N6 A rare opportunity to acquire a fabulous Edwardian five bedroom (and four bathroom) family house in this quiet and sought-after tree-lined crescent. With characteristically high ceilings, this spacious home has been well modernised yet retains some delightful period features. The accommodation extending to approximately 2,500 sq ft, is well planned and is perfectly suited to family living. The house is within easy walking distance of both Highgate and Queens Woods and Highgate (Northern line) Underground Station. Additionally, the cafes and eateries of Highgate Village are close by as are the destination shopping districts of Muswell Hill and Crouch End. 5 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms & Shower Room (3 en suite) • 2 Reception Rooms • Stunning Kitchen which is open plan with the Large Dining Area Conservatory • Guest WC • Cellar • Garden • EPC D

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WESTCHESTER HOUSE, SEYMOUR STREET, W2 A newly refurbished three bedroom apartment located moments from Hyde Park.

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REGENTS PLAZA APARTMENTS, GREVILLE ROAD, NW6 A beautifully presented first floor, two double bedroom apartment benefiting from a private terrace and secure underground parking.

Reception Room - Kitchen - Two Double Bedrooms - Two Bathrooms (one en-suite) - Private Terrace - Communal Gardens - 24 Hour Concierge - Secure Underground Parking.

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REGENTS PARK, NW1 Guide Price £2,300 pw (£9,966 pcm) A rare opportunity to rent a property inside Regents Park, arranged mainly over three floors and offering five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a dining room and further reception room and kitchen 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, Crown Estate Security, EPC: D

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RUDALL CRESCENT, NW3 Asking Price ÂŁ1,500,000 Freehold A hidden gem behind a gated private entrance in the heart of Hampstead village, this delightful two bedroom cottage is full of natural light & charm and flows beautifully from the living area to its own mature walled garden 2 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, guest shower room, reception/dining room, kitchen, EPC: D

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CRAWFORD STREET, LONDON, W1H £1.295M A well-proportioned two bedroom apartment, located on the first floor of this popular residential building with a lift and porter.

Located on the west side of Marylebone, this highly sought after block is well placed for the amenities, including Marylebone High Street, Oxford Street, Mayfair, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.

Transport links include the London Underground Network from Marble Arch (Central Line), Baker Street and Edgware Road. For National Rail services include Marylebone and Paddington (including the Heathrow Express) and the forthcoming Crossrail.

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Parkhill Walk NW3 £1,595,000 | Freehold Modern 4 bedroom house set behind electronic gates. Located in this discreet private development with 2 floors only. 1442 sq ft/133.96 sq Luxury, modern 15’ eat-in kitchen, 4 bedrooms plus loft storage.

2 bathrooms and separate wc 22’ reception overlooking Private 19’ garden Excellent decorative order with bright contemporary feel Reserved parking space Within walking distance of Belsize Park and Hampstead Heath

Belsize Park 020 7431 1234

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OLDBURY PLACE, MARYLEBONE VILLAGE W1 An Exquisite Yet Contemporary Open Plan Freehold Mews House

Designed and rebuilt by an acclaimed architect for their own use. The house is laid out over three floors and feature expansive open plan living space on both the ground floor and top floor. The latter featuring an integral hardwood staircase onto the idyllic decked roof terrace with 360° Marylebone views. On the 1st floor there are two bedroom suites and a separate study. Oldbury Place is a charming cul de sac mews situated off the Regent’s Park end of Marylebone High Street and is therefore ideally positioned for the many restaurants, boutiques and amenities of Marylebone Village.

ACCOMMODATION & AMENITIES Reception/Family Room with Open Plan Dining Area * Fitted Kitchen with an AGA Oven and Utility Area * Main Reception Room with Galley Kitchen for Terrace Entertaining * Separate Recessed Work Space * Master Bedroom with Walk-in Dressing Area and Ensuite Bathroom * Second Double Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room * Study/Single Bedroom * Guest Cloakroom * Professionally Landscaped Roof Terrace (with extensive storage and an automatic watering system) * Timber Flooring * Video Entryphone * Underfloor Heating Throughout * Dumb Waiter * Robert Taussig Audio System Throughout * Independent Gas Central Heating and Hot Water

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Onslow Gardens, London, N10 ÂŁ2,750,000 | Freehold | Sole Agent A superb 5 bedroom period family home located on a sought after residential road on the Highgate, Muswell Hill borders. Completely refurbished and reconfigured by the current owners in 2013/14. Period features with very stylish and cutting edge refinements including: Zoned under floor heating in the main kitchen/ family space and all the bathrooms, Control4 multi zoned music system and a multi zoned satellite TV system. The ground floor offers generous living and entertaining space, a large through reception with hardwood floors, beautiful feature fireplaces and original cornicing. A second family space leads through to a stylish finished Roundhouse bespoke kitchen-dining room. Ample built-in storage, guest cloakroom and separate utility room. All three ground floor areas open out onto a lovely courtyard patio space with a living wall and water feature. Bi-fold doors lead out from the kitchen/dining area on to the beautifully landscaped rear patio & garden. The upper floors offer 5 spacious double bedrooms, including a large double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a luxury master bedroom suite on the top floor with bespoke built in storage and en-suite bathroom. Two further family bathrooms with plenty of built storage. The upper floors offer superb views of Alexandra Palace to the rear and Canary Wharf to the front. Side access and off street parking for 2 cars. Onslow Gardens is very conveniently located for fast access to Highgate tube, woods, historic Highgate Village and the shops, cafes and restaurants of bustling Muswell Hill Broadway. EPC- D

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A wonderful, three bedroom, garden apartment comprising 1,382 sq ft / 128 sq m with the rare benefit of private off-street parking for two cars and situated within this imposing and impressive, semi-detached, Victorian house located on a prime tree-lined road in Belsize Park.

Recently refurbished to a high specification decorative finish, this superb property further benefits from its own secure private entrance, a 27ft reception/dining room with double doors leading to a spacious patio area with steps up to a delightfully spacious, paved garden with a green house/studio. Further benefits include a welcoming entrance hall, fully fitted luxury kitchen, utility room, two bathrooms and plenty of storage space. Belsize Village is moments away providing close proximity to cafĂŠs, restaurants. Belsize Park (Northern Line) and Swiss Cottage (Jubilee Line) Underground stations are also easily accessible.

3 spacious bedrooms | 2 luxury bathrooms | a well appointed kitchen | large double reception room | ample storage space private garden | off-street parking for 2 cars | private entrance | beautifully modernised | superb location close to Belsize Village easy access to transport facilities.

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LITTLE VENICE, LONDON W9

On the market for the first time in over 40 years this unusual, unmodernised freehold semi-detached house built in the 1920’s offers considerable potential. The flexible accommodation is arranged over three floors with a front and rear garden giving direct access to the highly sought after Crescent communal gardens. The house is located in this sought after sweeping crescent within a few minutes of local shops, cafes and the Underground.

At present: 4 Bedrooms. Bathroom. 2 Shower Rooms. Cloakroom. 2 Kitchens. Dining Room. 2 Sitting Rooms.

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30 Years Experience in Marylebone Village

UPPER WIMPOLE STREET, MARYLEBONE VILLAGE, LONDON W1 For the first time in 30 years, Jeremy James and Company are pleased to offer this unique house situated in the heart of Marylebone village.

The house is approximately 2,441 sq ft (227 sq m) and is arranged over the lower ground, ground, first and second floors. The property benefits from ample living space with entrance hall, double reception room, balcony and two south facing terraces, giving it an abundance of natural light. The house also includes an electrically operated garage and two vaults allowing for plenty of storage.

It is located on the east side of Devonshire Street at the junction of Upper Wimpole Street and is situated a stone’s throw away from Marylebone High Street. Bond Street and Baker Street underground stations together with access to the A40/M40 are within close proximity. The open spaces of Regents Park are also nearby.

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£3,950,000

HARLEY STREET, MARYLEBONE, LONDON W1 Bright and spacious three bedroom furnished flat, refurbished to a very good standard, providing generous accommodation and storage. Well suited to Central London family living. The accommodation comprises of three double bedrooms all with built in storage, one modern en- suite bathroom and another en-suite shower room plus a separate shower room. The sitting room has wooden flooring and is extremely spacious, with fabulous views across Marylebone, offering a very light outlook. The contemporary kitchen provides an eating area. The passenger lift conveniently goes directly into the flat. This flat has been thoughtfully renovated and furnished offering a very special residence. Situated a few moments walk from Marylebone High Street with it`s fabulous high end boutiques and bustling restaurants and bars. Bond Street and Baker Street Underground Station are within easy walking distance.

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£1,650 PER WEEK

+44 (0) 20 7486 4111

www.jeremy-james.co.uk

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REGENT’S CRESCENT MARYLEBONE, W1 FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED FROM £1,500 PER WEEK PRINCIPAL AGENT

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Set behind Regent’s Crescent’s sweeping façade and interior designed by Millier, a selection of newly refurbished Grade I Listed apartments are available for occupation.

Regent’s Crescent is superbly located between Regent’s Park and Marylebone offering easy access to all the amenities on Marylebone High Street as well as Regent’s Park and Great Portland Street Underground Stations (Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City Lines).

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ACCOMMODATION AND AMENITIES 24 hour concierge, 20-metre swimming pool, gymnasium & spa, a private cinema room & business suite, use of 1.5 acres of private gardens in addition to 8 acres of the communal gardens of Park Square.

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HAMPSTEAD VILLAGE, NW3 A unique and highly individual character filled 2 bed / 2 bath raised ground floor apartment (of approx. 1,180 sq.ft. / 109.6 sq m.) situated in a period conversion and located in the heart of Hampstead Village and within close proximity of the open spaces of Hampstead Heath. The flat is located within 5 minutes walk of excellent selection of shops, restaurants & boutiques with the underground station (Northern line) providing a service into the West End & City.

LONG ENTRANCE HALL WITH ORIGINAL TILED FLOOR • 23’ RECEPTION ROOM • KITCHEN • MASTER BEDROOM WITH FITTED WARDROBES AND EN SUITE BATHROOM • 2ND DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH FITTED WARDROBES AND EN SUITE SHOWER • GUEST CLOAKROOM. • EPC D. £675 PER WEEK

SOLE AGENT

MAYFAIR, W1 A superb 2 bed / 2 bath apartment (approx. 911 sq.ft. / 84.6 sq.m.) on the 3rf floor; located on one of Mayfair’s best streets, between Piccadilly and Green Park. The flat benefits from its position at the front of the building, air-conditioning, lift access and a day porter. Savile House is a fantastic period mansion block with sash windows facing the street, encapsulating views of Berkeley Square.

BRIGHT RECEPTION ROOM WITH OPEN PLAN MODERN KITCHEN • 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS WITH 2 BATHROOMS (1 EN SUITE) • LIFT • PORTER • EPC C. £950 PER WEEK

SOLE AGENT

105 ST JOHN’S WOOD TERRACE, NW8 6PL

020 7722 7222 www.behrandbutchoff.com * The Tenant may have to pay credit reference and admin charges as indicated on our website under Tenant Information.

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