Fabric July 2021

Exclusive interview

Jessie CAVE

On novel ambitions and the power in reclaiming tragedy

GLASS ACT A window on the world of creative glazing

A FRESH START Discover an ambitious north London renovation

LOCAL LOVE West Hampstead might answer our property prayers

JULY 2021

PLUS The best London property Market insight

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July 2021

The definitive guide to London living Editor’s letter Liz Skone James If you’d normally be jetting off to foreign lands around now, we’re here to introduce you to the delights of holidaying at home.

Firstly, you might not be spending hours poolside on a lounger, but you’ll still need a summer read, and that comes courtesy of cover star Jessie Cave. She tells us that she was inspired to write her brilliantly bittersweet debut novel after unexpectedly losing her brother in 2019. Read what she has to say about the power of creativity in our revealing interview. Meanwhile, our staycation wardrobe comes courtesy of new London label By Committee, whose easy-wear silk separates are the definition of cool (whichever definition you choose).

And we don’t need to leave home to feast on worldwide cuisine this month – Middle Eastern marvellousness, Spanish simplicity and heavenly Hungarian are all on the cards, as you’ll discover on our food pages.

Holiday entertainment comes courtesy of a host of exhibitions and performances right here in the Capital, and I couldn’t be happier to see real life events filling our schedules again. Finally, as you’ll be saving all that holiday money, how about splashing out on home renovations?

This season’s big ticket improvement is glazing. Forget boring bifolds, we show you windows with wow. Happy holidays.

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Hankering for simpler times? Take a leaf from Nana’s style notebook

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36 Culture fix

What to see and where to go this month in London

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest

38 Exclusive interview: Jessie Cave

@londonfabricmag Online

We catch up ahead of the publication of her debut novel, Sunset

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42 Style&wellbeing

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How to look effortlessly stylish this summer, plus mindfulness for the little folk

Proudly brought to you by north London’s leading estate agents

ON THE COVER Photography Jack Grange Styling Kate Sinclair Hair Shukeel Murtaza Make up Andrew Denton Jessie wears Dress (opioneers.co.uk); glasses, Jessie’s own from blackeyewear.com

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48 Travel news

More UK based escapes to soothe the symptoms of itchy feet

53 Interiors

Enhance your home with some glamorous new glazing

59 At home with

Interior designer Jenna Choate shows us around her own ambitious renovation project in north London

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67 Local love

Trevor Abrahmsohn Glentree Estates Philip Green Goldschmidt & Howland Jonathan Hewlett Savills Mark Pollack Aston Chase

Seriously sought after West Hampstead enjoys a close-knit community and great connections

45 Food&drink

More new openings in London town, a teatime treat worth celebrating and a recipe for al fresco feasting

75 Property news

Market news and expert views

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A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON BUYING, RENTING AND SELLING HOMES.

ORDNANCE HILL, ST JOHN’S WOOD, LONDON, NW8 6PS £2,800,000 SOLE AGENT A stunning period house which consists of two reception rooms, two bathrooms and an eat-in kitchen leading to a private rear garden. The house offers stylish and contemporary family living and is well located for Regent’s Park and St John’s Wood High Street and Tube Station (Jubilee line).

The four bedroom house benefits from wonderful natural light and a west facing garden.

Freehold | Four Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms | Guest WC | Double Reception Room | Eat In Kitchen/Dining Room | Front & Back Garden | Summer House | EPC Rating D

ST JOHN’S WOOD | 020 7586 7001

PROUD TO SPONSOR

stjohnswood@winkworth.co.uk

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MORSHEAD MANSIONS, MAIDA VALE, W9 1LG PRICE ON APPLICATION JOINT SOLE AGENT A stunning three bedroom apartment with direct views into the park and with manicured communal gardens to the rear. This popular and well maintained red brick mansion block in Maida Vale is a rare and unique find measuring 1649 sqft including eaves storage. The property has been finished to the highest standard including hard wood flooring, fibre optic broadband and an open-plan reception room with SieMatic kitchen at the front of the property which makes best use of the stunning aspect. The two main bedrooms benefit from stylish en suites with the third bedroom having its own shower room. The apartment has a large amount of storage that has been thoughtfully designed. There is a long 900 plus year lease as well as a share of freehold.

Share Of Freehold | Principal Bedroom With Shower Room | Second Bedroom With En-Suite Bathroom | Third Bedroom | Shower Room | Guest WC | Open Plan Kitchen/Reception Room | Study | Eaves Storage | Balcony | Communal Garden | Direct Views To The Park | Hard Wood Flooring | Fibre Optic Broadband | EPC Rating C

ST JOHN’S WOOD | 020 7586 7001

PROUD TO SPONSOR

stjohnswood@winkworth.co.uk

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E AT O N P L A C E B E LG R AV I A , S W 1 A N E L E G A N T H O M E B O A S T I N G O R I G I N A L P E R I O D F E AT U R E S A beautifully presented and grand family home situated in one of London’s most sought-after addresses.

Arranged over six spacious floors with magnificent rooms of great proportions, high ceilings, and period features throughout, further benefits include a south-west facing terrace and tranquil patio.

9 Bedrooms • 8 Bathrooms S TA F F Q U A R T E R S | P R I VAT E T E R R A C E & PAT I O | I D E A L LY LO C AT E D

£18,000,000 FREEHOLD • SOLE AGENTS

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T E M P L E W O O D AV E N U E H A M P S T E A D, N W 3 A RARE OPPORTUNITY IN ONE OF HAMPSTEAD’S FINEST ROADS Set within grounds of 0.7 of an acre, Templewood Avenue presents an elegant Grade II listed Edwardian mansion with grand proportions and planning consent. This ambassadorial abode offers the opportunity for a purchaser to create a magnificent residence of circa 17,000 sq ft (1,579 sq m), behind the original and charming Edwardian façade. The property is currently arranged as 6 apartments and a coach house and is an income-producing asset. Further details available on request.

G R A D E I I L I S T E D | P L A N N I N G C O N S E N T | 0 . 7 A C R E P LO T

GUIDE PRICE: £19,000,000 FREEHOLD • JOINT SOLE AGENTS

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Ambassadorial Residence

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Winnington Road LON D ON N 2 One of the finest houses to come onto the market. Approached by a magnificent carriage driveway is this ambassadorial detached newly built house in the last ten years, standing in its own grounds. The house features one of the grandest central staircases in marble with beautiful balustrades.

The accommodation is approximately 15,737 square feet / 1,462 square meters, on just over half an acre.

The house benefits from an internal lift that goes to all floors, cinema, exceptional leisure facilities including swimming pool and full sized gym and a fully integral underground car park for 10 cars.

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Reception hall | Drawing room | Sitting room Dining room | Conservatory | Dining room Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility room | Conservatory Guest cloakrooms | Lift | Study | Master bedroom suite with dressing room and bathroom | Study 7 further bedrooms all en-suite | Games room Staff quarters with kitchen and sitting room Gym | Swimming pool | Garage for 10 cars Carriage driveway with off street parking Terrace and landscaped rear garden | Summer house

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Lonres. award. winner.

LET of the Year 2017: north London

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

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MAIDA AVENUE LITTLE VENICE W2

AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A PERIOD FREEHOLD HOUSE (248.7 SQ M / 2,677 SQ FT) SITUATED ON MAIDA AVENUE, PROVIDING SPACIOUS FAMILY ACCOMMODATION AND OVERLOOKING REGENT’S CANAL. THE PROPERTY FURTHER BENEFITS FROM DIRECT ACCESS TO A 64 FT PRIVATE SOUTH EAST FACING GARDEN, A 30 FT FRONT GARDEN AND A ROOF TERRACE ACCESSED FROM THE PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE ON THE FIRST FLOOR. Maida Avenue is located a short walk away from the local shops and restaurants of both Clifton Road and Formosa Street. Warwick Avenue Underground Station (Bakerloo Line) is 0.2 of a mile away and London Paddington is just 0.4 of a mile away, and thus Heathrow can be reached within 15 minutes via the Heathrow Express.

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Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom leading to Roof Terrace, 4 Further Bedrooms, Bedroom 5/Study, Two Further Bathrooms, Large Family Room, Open Plan Reception Room/Dining/Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Guest WC, Utility Room, Plant Room, Rear Patio/ Garden, Roof Terrace, Front Garden, Resident Parking.

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An exceptional and substantial six-bedroom semi-detached family residence, offering 5,669 sq ft (527 sq m) within this attractive red brick Victorian property. This desirable home offers a wealth of period features including high ceilings, cornicing and fireplaces to name but a few.

The well-balanced accommodation is arranged over four floors with emphasis on natural light and well-proportioned rooms which comprise a 38' kitchen/breakfast/family room, an elegant 24'5 formal reception room, 21' dining room, plus a 44' media/family room and 25' playroom.

The house boasts six bedroom suites, the master bedroom extends to approximately 800 sq ft and has a well-appointed dressing room and comfortable en-suite bathroom. Additional benefits include an integral garage, driveway for two further cars, a custom-built wine cellar and a delightful 95' south-east facing rear garden.

The extensive facilities of both Hampstead Village (Northern Line) and Finchley Road (Jubilee & Metropolitan Lines) are within close proximity.

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A highly individual detached five-bedroom contemporary family house (3,735 sq ft), located on this sought-after tree-lined road in Hampstead, set back behind a driveway for two/three cars.

The well-planned and bright accommodation is arranged over four floors and is entered via a striking triple volume entrance hall leading to a 36'4 double reception room and study on the ground floor. The garden level has a 35'5 open-plan Neil Lerner kitchen/breakfast/family room with direct access to the garden and a utility room. The upper two floors have a well-appointed master bedroom with dressing room & en-suite bathroom and four further double bedrooms and three bathrooms (two en-suite). The property also benefits from numerous features including a car turntable, garage, comfort cooling to principal rooms, mood lighting system, an integrated music system and a delightful landscaped rear garden.

The house is ideally located within about 200m of Hampstead Heath, and Hampstead Village is within a short walk.

The leading estate agent for Hampstead and the surrounding areas

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Superb three bedroom apartment with private front and rear patio's situated in this detached period property with off street parking. The property is presented in very good decorative condition and offers spacious and versatile lateral accommodation extending to 1862sqft/ 172.9sqm . Additional benefits include wooden flooring, under floor central heating and access to a large communal garden.

Own Private Entrance | Reception Room leading onto private patio | Stylish Open Plan Poggenpohl Kitchen | Spacious Inner Hallway | Master Bedroom, Dressing Room & En Suite Shower Room | Two Further Bedrooms | Family Bathroom | Private Patio Garden with access to Communal Garden | Separate Utility Room | Allocated Off Street Parking | EPC Rating: C

St John’s Wood Sales t: 020 7586 3111 e: sjw.sales@chancellors.co.uk 88 St John’s Wood High Street, London, NW8 7SH

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OIEO £1,000,000

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A well presented 1,015 sq ft three double bedroom, two bathroom third floor apartment (with a lift) set in a modern portered complex in Hampstead. The apartment offers natural light and wood floors. The development boasts a 24hr concierge service, secure allocated underground parking, leisure facilities, communal gardens and a long lease. Westfield is situated on Kidderpore Avenue and is located within approximately 1,000 metres of Hampstead High Street and all the various amenities, including Hampstead Underground Station, Northern Line, various shops, cafes, restaurants and the Finchley Road.

The property also has access to West Hampstead and Hampstead Heath.

EPC Rating: B

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

CROOKED USAGE, N3 PRICE ON APPLICATION

FREEHOLD

Set back from the road in one of the area’s most prestigious turnings; a stunning and beautifully refurbished 6/7 bedroom detached house, offering 5457 sq ft over amazing accommodation over 3 floors.

This amazing family home offers fantastic, bright versatile living spaces with features including a magnificent 35 ft kitchen family room/diner, dining room, formal double living room, all with bi-fold doors leading to the garden and a luxurious study. The first floor offers a grand master suite with opulent walk in wardrobe/dressing room & luxurious en-suite bathroom, as well as 3 further bedroom suites. The top floor comprises 2/3 bedrooms (with one of the bedrooms being used as a gym) and a large store room.

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PRINCIPAL AGENT

Feautre include a magnificent 170 ft landscaped garden with huge terrace, integral garage plus further parking.

Air conditioning, underfloor heating to kitchen and bathrooms, as well as mood lighting.

KITCHEN/DINER/FAMILY ROOM: DINING ROOM: LARGE STUDY: UTILITY ROOM: GUEST CLOAKROOM/ WC: MASTER SUITE WITH 14 FT DRESSING ROOM & SPACIOUS EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 6 FURTHER BEDROOMS: 170 FT LANDSCAPED REAR GARDEN & HUGE TERRACE INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE: DRIVEWAY WITH PARKING FOR 3/4 CARS

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

020 8458 7311

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GOLDERS PARK CLOSE, NW11 £4,999,995

FREEHOLD

Built approximately 20 years ago and set behind a sweeping carriage driveway, a detached family home offering flexible accommodation arranged over 3 floors whilst backing directly on to and enjoying views across the rolling green acres of Golders Hill Park.

On the first floor there are 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms(3 en suite) including a beautiful master bedroom suite with stunning views over the garden with far reaching views across Golders Hill Park.

The ground floor features a magnificent drawing room with 3 sets of double doors leading on to a terrace and garden, a dining room which can easily accommodate 20 people, a well-appointed kitchen breakfast room and a family room / bedroom en suite.

The lower ground floor which offers complete flexibility, is currently arranged as 2 self-contained home offices with their own independent entrances and a utility room, but could easily be converted into a gym, media room or staff/guest bedroom .

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With 12 offices in Prime Central London and over 70 across the capital, Dexters is London’s leading Independent Estate Agency.

Fitzroy Road, NW1 £3,750,000

Located in the heart of Primrose Hill, a beautiful four bedroom Victorian house with a grand hallway leading onto a spacious reception room with bi-folding doors which open onto a balcony. The generous principal bedroom is set across the entire first floor with an en suite bathroom and the second floor bedroom has an identical layout. Moments from the wonderful open spaces of Primrose Hill Park and excellent local amenities, energy rating e.

Dexters St John's Wood. 4 St Ann's Terrace, London, NW8 6PJ T: 020 7483 6300 E: stjohnswoodsales@dexters.co.uk

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Burghley Road, NW5 £2,350,000

In this popular road, an architect designed Victorian house which has been designed and extended to create a wonderful family home. There is a 28 ft open plan reception room with a large kitchen and dining area leading onto a secluded private garden, perfect for entertaining friends and family. In addition, there are four bedrooms and a private balcony with fantastic rooftop views, energy rating c.

Dexters Dartmouth Park. 64 Chetwynd Road, London, NW5 1DE T: 020 7284 0101 E: dartmouthparksales@dexters.co.uk

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QUEENS GROVE, NW8 36 1984 - 2020

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

stjohnswood@behrandbutchoff.com

www.behrandbutchoff.com

Your home, your life

A well presented Grade 2 Listed period house (2092 sq ft/194 sq m) located in this desirable and tree lined road. Arranged over 4 floors, this elegant home benefits from a 16’ Drawing room, 23’ Fitted Kitchen/Dining room and a rear patio garden.

ENTRANCE HALL • GUEST CLOAKROOM • DRAWING ROOM • DINING ROOM • STUDY • KITCHEN • TV ROOM / BEDROOM 4 • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM • 2/3 FURTHER BEDROOMS • SHOWER ROOM • FRONT AND REAR GARDEN • CENTRAL HEATING • ENTRY PHONE • BALCONY • RESIDENTS PARKING • WITHIN EASY REACH OF TUBE STATION & BUS STOPS. FREEHOLD

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WALSINGHAM, ST JOHN’S WOOD NW8 A superbly refurbished and spacious 3 double bedroom, 3 bath/shower room apartment. Having undergone a full program of renovation to an exacting standard, this wonderful and bright flat is situated on the ground floor of this highly regarded modern portered block. The property, approximately 1351 sq ft/125 sq m, is one of the larger corner units located on the southern side of the development and benefits from a single garage. Walsingham 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.

LIFT • CCTV • COMMUNAL GARDEN • BALCONY • WITHIN EASY REACH OF TUBE STATION • EPC=D. LEASEHOLD

£1,975,000

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

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Mark Nash Director mark.nash@sandfords.com

213-215 Glouster Place Regents Park, NW1 6BU T: 020 7723 9988 E: sales@sandfords.com

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HARLEY HOUSE MARYLEBONE ROAD, NW1

£4,495,000

SHARE OF FREEHOLD / SOLEAGENT

A wonderful opportunity to acquire an exceptional rear facing lateral apartment (2,299 sq feet/ 214 sq m) with high ceilings situated on the first floor of this prestigious period building located moments away from both the open spaces of Regent’s Park and the shops of Marylebone High Street. The apartment offers excellent entertaining space comprising a large double reception room, dining room and a home office as well as an eat-in kitchen which leads into a utility room. A large main bedroom with an en suite bathroom, three further bedrooms, a family bathroom and a shower room. Harley House benefits from 24 hour porterage and a passenger lift and is located just behind the Marylebone Road, moments from the amenities of Marylebone High Street and the open spaces of Regent’s Park. Baker Street and Regents Park stations are also within easy walking distance.

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213-215 Glouster Place Regents Park, NW1 6BU T: 020 7723 9988 E: sales@sandfords.com

BRUNSWICK PLACE REGENT’S PARK, NW3

£8,500,000

LEASEHOLD / SOLE AGENT

A beautiful Nash residence and adjoining mews house providing approximately 5,340 sq ft (496 sq m) of family accommodation enviably located adjacent to the beautiful open spaces of Regent’s Park, Marylebone High Street and the exclusive resident-only gardens of Park Square East and West.

This magnificent five bedroom property retains many of its original period features including high ceilings and cornicing. The accommodation comprises a drawing room, two sitting rooms, a main bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a second bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and dressing area, a third bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, two further bedrooms, a bathroom, a spacious kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room, study and a gym with a sauna and steam room. Further benefits include a wine cellar, a double garage and storage vaults.

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1 NORFOLK ROAD, ST. JOHN'S WO OD NW8

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vailable for sale on this highly sought-after road is this spacious Grade II listed lateral detached villa. The existing house measures approximately 5,162 sq ft, with consented planning permission for an above ground rear extension of circa 1,496 sq ft.

P R I N C I P A L B E D R O O M S U I T E | 5 F U R T H E R B E D R O O M S | 4 F U R T H E R B AT H R O O M S | 3 R E C E P T I O N R O O M S S T U D Y | G A R D E N | A P P R O X I M AT E LY 5 , 1 6 2 S Q F T 0 . 2 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 available on request Knight Frank St John's Wood james.simpson@knightfrank.com 020 3811 0776

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Handsome Highgate home Merton Lane, N6 Highate Underground Station: 1 mile Detached family home offering fantastic south-facing views, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, dining room, 6 bedrooms (2 en suite), 2 shower rooms, guest cloakroom, study, office, utility room, gym, front and rear gardens, gated and off-street parking for 4/5 cars, EPC = C

Freehold | 4,506 sq ft | Guide £6.795 million

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

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Hampstead Heath perfection Highgate, N6 Unique modern house with views of Hampstead Heath and the ponds, 3 reception rooms, bespoke designed kitchen, 4 en suite bedrooms, art studio (or 2 further bedrooms with bathroom), gym, spa, swimming pool, roof terrace with views across London, landscaped walled gardens, gated entrance, EPC = B

Freehold | 8,315 sq ft | Price on application

Stephen Lindsay Savills St John's Wood & Regent's Park Residential Sales 020 3043 3602 slindsay@savills.com

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HILL ROAD ST JOHN’S WOOD NW8

ON THE MARKET FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 26 YEARS, WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER THIS DOUBLE-FRONTED PERIOD HOUSE (253.8 SQ M / 2,732 SQ FT) BUILT AT THE TURN OF THE 18TH CENTURY AND LOCATED IN THIS POPULAR TREE-LINED ROAD. Hill Road is within walking distance of St John’s Wood Underground Station (Jubilee Line), Maida Vale Underground Station (Bakerloo Line) and all the amenities of St John’s Wood High Street. Local schools including The American School in London (ASL) and Arnold House are nearby, whilst Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill are also close at hand.

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Principal Bedroom Suite with 2 En-Suite Bathrooms, Dressing Room & 2 Walk-In Closets, Three Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Storage, Off-Street Parking, Charging Point for Electric Car. EPC: E.

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GUIDE PRICE: £4,750,000

An adjoining first floor flat (55.8 sq m / 601 sq ft) with independent approach and private patio is also available at £895,000.

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Guide Price £5,499,950

Freehold

One of Hampstead’s hidden Grade II listed Georgian treasures, sitting in an elevated yet surprisingly secluded position on The Mount, Hampstead Village, NW3 with the extremely rare benefit of a double garage. This family house is set behind a gorgeous walled garden in a setting of rare charm, offering unexpected privacy for such a central location and is a welcoming retreat from the bustle of Hampstead and the High Street that is just moments away.

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A rare opportunity to acquire one of the finest Grade II listed period houses in Hampstead Village. Set in approx. 0.32 acres with access to Gainsborough gardens, this elegant low built, semi-detached regency home circa 1805 Visited by Prime Minister Gladstone whilst his son was lodging here in 1893 and commissioned by Samuel Pratt, “father of modern upholstery”.

Reception Hall • Drawing Room • Dining Room • Study • Family Room Cinema • Kitchen • Principal Bedroom with en suite bathroom and walk in wardrobe • Four Further Bedroom (all en-suite) • Wine Cellar • Guest Cloakroom Utility Room • Indoor Swimming Pool • Shower Room • Balcony • Terrace Spectacular Garden • Substantial Off Street Parking • Communal Gardens

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Film & Fizz With Curzon

ALL -BRITISH SEASON OF FILM & FIZZ This summer enjoy an all-British film season in the luxury screening room at One Aldwych with our programme of much-loved classic British movies curated by Curzon and sponsored by English winemakers, Henners.

Enjoy the full experience with a glass of Henners sparkling wine, popcorn and a delicious dinner in Indigo or roast lunch on Sunday.

From £65 per person

SHOWING THIS SEASON: Dunkirk | Four Weddings and a Funeral | The Favourite Brief Encounter | Monty Python’s Life of Brian

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1 July-26 September, Cavendish Square Gardens A win for north-of-the-river dwellers as this much-loved celebration of circus, cabaret, comedy and variety finds its new home in Marylebone. Headlining the iconic Spiegeltent is queen of Weimar punk, Bernie Dieter with her Berlin underground cabaret club – expect a riot – while The Sickening 90’s Drag Prom promises an interactive and unforgettable retro experience. The threemonth summer social also includes improvised comedy hip-hop aficionado, Abandoman; pop parodists par-excellence Frisky & Mannish; and The Cocoa Butter Club, whose burlesque extravaganza boasts London’s best queer performers of colour. Of course, this is a family affair, too, with a day-to-night programme to keep everyone entertained. Wide-eyed little ones can expect to run into CBBC’s Sam & Mark as well as the legendary Basil Brush, and can get down to the original family dance party, Baby Loves Disco. Southbank’s loss is, indeed, our gain.

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God’s Own Junkyard: Electric City Until 31 July, Leadenhall Market

In a two month long takeover of the historic Leadenhall Market, eminent neon artists God’s Own Junkyard present a dazzling immersive production. If you don’t know the studio, it’s likely you’ll know their work. Founded by the late Chris Bracey and now in the hands of his wife Linda and sons Mathew and Marcus, they’re responsible for bringing to life the visual landscapes of some of the biggest movies, including Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut.

In the 1999 film, parts of Greenwich Village were recreated, sign by sign, by the team. “We’ve spent around 40 years working on film sets,” says Linda. “There are many items and anecdotes that haven’t seen the light of day that people might like to see and hear about.” Installations include works from Judge Dredd, The Dark Knight, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Tomb Raider.

A must-see for the Capital’s dedicated film buffs – and the rest of us? A truly enlightening experience.

Leadenhall Market, EC3V (godsownjunkyard.co.uk)

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The Two Character Play 17 July-28 August, Hampstead Theatre

With such a rich history, Hampstead Theatre looks into its own archive for inspiration this summer, as Tennessee Williams’ innovative psychological thriller is restaged. The play received its world premiere at Hampstead back in 1967 and, as is the case with much of the American playwright’s work, it remains as powerful and pertinent to today’s audiences. Williams described it as: “My most beautiful play since Streetcar, the very heart of my life.” Directed by Olivier-nominated Sam Yates, and starring Kate O’Flynn and Zubin Varla, the drama follows Clare and Felice, siblings and fellow actors who’ve been on tour for far too long. Abandoned by the rest of their troupe in a decrepit “state theatre in an unknown state,” all that’s left is each other, an empty stage, and an expectant audience.

Eton Avenue, NW3 (020 7722 9301; hampsteadtheatre.com)

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Affordable Art Fair: summer edition 8-11 July, Battersea Park

Being London’s first gallery-led fair to open after lockdown, this is a poignant return for the Affordable Art Fair.

The summer showcase promises a heady mix of handpicked artists from a signature selection of established and emerging galleries, with a vast array of original works on offer – and importantly, all with relatively pursefriendly price tags. “We are absolutely thrilled to be opening our first fair for over a year,” says CEO and founder,

Will Ramsay. “There is no better feeling than the buzz of people viewing and buying incredible artworks in person…

We cannot wait to welcome art lovers back to the Affordable Art Fair as we get back to creating amazing experiences for those who, like us, live for art.”

It’s been a long wait, dive in!

Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, Queenstown Road, SW11 (affordableartfair.com)

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Come From Away

22 July-February 2022, Phoenix Theatre What better way to mark the return of live theatre post-pandemic than with an uplifting musical that celebrates humanity at its very best? This international hit show first opened in the West End in March 2019, following sell-out stints on Broadway and a whopping 60-city North American tour. It’s up there with Hamilton as far as devoted audiences and critics are concerned, with a glittering collection of gongs – including four Oliviers – to its name. The musical tells the true story of a small town in Newfoundland, which welcomed almost 7,000 stranded air passengers in the immediate wake of the 9/11 attacks. The confused grounded travellers came from 38 diverted planes and from over 100 different countries.

Inevitably, cultures clashed at first, but when uneasiness turned into trust, and the music played into the night, gratitude grew into enduring friendships. A feel-good frolic we all deserve.

Charing Cross Road, WC2 (0844 871 7615; comefromawaylondon.co.uk)

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MOVING ON Actor, comedian and illustrator Jessie Cave reveals how grief shaped her debut novel, and explains why humour helps her to dust herself off and carry on when life gives her lemons WORDS by LIZ SKONE JAMES

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fter Jessie Cave’s brother Ben died suddenly, following a tragic accident in 2019, she describes feeling like her world had collapsed. “It was game over for us as a family in a million ways,” she reveals. “But we had to find a way of living and doing good and finding meaningful things and reasons to be here and human.” For Jessie, that was writing.

“I was looking for things to read about sudden traumatic loss,” she explains, “and there were all the usual books that you are told to read when something like this happens – about grief, and the stages of grief, and what to do in this type of situation, and they are all very formulaic and didn’t make sense to me. And I found there was very little about sibling loss.” She had known for some time that she wanted to write a book but did not initially know what form this would take – the answer came during this period.

Sunset, Jessie’s debut novel has just been published in hardback by Welbeck. It tells the story of sisters Hannah and Ruth – perplexingly different, they are bonded by love, and together, make an invincible team.

But one summer, a tragic accident occurs, and it changes everything.

Heart-breaking and at the same time achingly funny, the book is a deeply moving exploration of the strength of sibling love.

“It is completely inspired by my relationship with my sister,” Jessie tells me, referring to younger sister Bebe Cave, with whom she presents hit podcast We Can’t Talk About That Right Now. “The sisters in the story are kind of opposites in many ways, but they are best friends, and they are dependent on each other. It is about a tragedy, an accident happening. The worst thing that could happen to one of them happens, and the book looks at how the other sister deals with that. This is a book that is completely clouded in death, but also quite hopeful, if that is possible.”

Reviews ahead of the book’s release were overwhelmingly good, with Dolly

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Alderton describing it as “phenomenal” and Sara Pascoe warning that it would “break your heart and put it back together again.” Jessie is understandably grateful for the positive response. “I think I would’ve absolutely been devastated if that hadn’t happened, so I feel reassured by that. But at the same time, I am prepared for it not to be loved by everybody, and for it to be quite a niche thing. I am open to that,” she shrugs. Fleabag-esque, it is filthy in places and astonishingly raw, so it is entirely possible that it will divide opinion, though it will certainly appeal to fans of Jessie’s other work.

Consumed by her brother’s death, Jessie says that she found the writing process very difficult, but that being able to express her feelings of grief was deeply cathartic. “It was a complete coping thing for me. It saved me in a lot of ways – it was absolutely an ordeal to write, but I think that if I had not had it to write, I would have been a lot worse off. So, I am grateful to writing,” she tells me. “I had to sign loads of books on Saturday, and I was looking through the pages, because I haven’t looked at it since a couple of months ago – and I was just staggered, because I wouldn’t be able to write that now, because I was at a different stage of grief. It is fiction, and it isn’t me, and it isn’t the same accident or the same relationship, but it is definitely rooted in real life experience, and knowing what it is like to go through something quite traumatic. I find the act of creating things incredibly therapeutic – I am always aware that awful things can, and do, happen, but that there is some power in reclaiming those things, and writing about them, or performing something about them, or drawing something about them… There is always something positive that can come out of the worst things.

And especially with grief,” she explains.

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“I am always aware that awful things can, and do, happen, but that there is some power in reclaiming those things, and writing about them, or performing something about them, or drawing something about them…”

known for critically acclaimed solo shows I Loved Her (2015) and Sunrise (2018). Together they chronicled her somewhat unconventional relationship with partner, fellow comedian Alfie Brown – from a one-night stand that resulted in Jessie getting pregnant, to starting dating, having another baby and breaking up, then starting to date other men as a single mum (the couple have since reunited and had a third child together late last year).

Nakedly autobiographical, emotionally intelligent, and unflinchingly honest, the shows laid bare her innermost thoughts, sparing absolutely no detail.

“It is my natural response to try and find humour in things,” Jessie explains, when I ask whether she has ever regretted sharing so much of herself. “I think that it is something that I learnt from awkward things happening early on in life and having to decide if it was going to break me, or if I was going to carry on. I have always found comedy to be the easiest therapy. I did Sunrise over 150 times. Towards the end it felt like nothing to me to stand on stage and reveal this stuff about myself.”

That said, she came back to the show earlier this year, when she was asked to produce a video recording for Soho Theatre’s on demand streaming service. Performing to an audience consisting of just Bebe, she was surprised at her own reaction to the material. “Doing it again, two years later, after my brother dying, I realised that my skin had become a lot thinner. I am more vulnerable now, to everything,” she admits. “It was like, ‘oh, wow, this is way too personal, what the hell was I doing?’ And now that my kids are older, and they are not babies anymore… Writing about some of the stuff that I did…

I was a different person.” Which is not to say that she has any regrets, quite the opposite, in fact. “It is great, because I can look back at it now and go, OK, that was me at 30, or whatever age, and now I am a different person, and I am glad that I documented it, otherwise I wouldn’t remember who I was.”

Jessie, who went to art school, also has a large following for her relationship-based doodles, which she sells from an online shop, and her first book of illustrations, Lovesick, was published by Ebury in 2015. With so many creative hats to wear, I ask how she would classify her work. “I don’t know, I guess I make things,” she shrugs. “I find it a bit embarrassing

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sometimes when people ask me what I do, because I genuinely do not know how to answer. And I look a bit mad when I say, ‘oh, well I’ve done this, and this, and this…’ What is so great about creativity is the power of doing it yourself. There is more freedom to do different things and to wear different hats. I think if I had known at 18 that I could do five different things, I would’ve been a lot happier as an adolescent, or a young adult – I could’ve been more relaxed about what I was going to do with my life. I would say, from my heart, that I write, and I always have, but I sometimes do other things,” she concludes.

If it is confusing for her, it is even more so for her kids – the eldest are now six and four. “The bulk of their lives has been me working on Sunrise or Sunset: they think that everything I do has sun in the title. So, they’re like, ‘what are you going to do next mummy? I think you should call it moon something!’ So, I have to go along with the lie that the next thing I do is going to be called Moonrise,” she laughs. “It is very sweet.”

Fitting any type of career around three small kids must be hard, but for now, writing is something that Jessie finds works well alongside parenting.

“I think because I have always worked on top of the kids – because I have no choice, I am a desperate freelancer – I am quite good at working efficiently in small periods of time,” she explains, recalling how she got Sunset finished in what has been a difficult year for everybody, but especially so for Jessie who was also pregnant. “I am quite good at knowing that I have got half a day and filling that time. In the second lockdown, when I was editing the book, my mum lived with us, and I was able to just go upstairs and she home-schooled my kids while I wrote. And the book was supposed to be finished before my baby was born, but he came early – he decided to arrive literally the week of my deadline. So, something that should’ve taken me a week took me four months in the end. But, you know, I had to just get on with it. I think I am still recovering in a way… But, yeah, my mum is everything. We have all learnt from the best mother in the world.”

Fans will know that alongside her grandparent duties, Jessie’s mum plays a big part in bringing her stories to life, hand sewing props and backdrops for shows and podcasts. “She was a doctor, but she should’ve been something creative – that’s why she has always been so brilliant at encouraging me to do what I wanted to do,” Jessie explains. Continuing the theme, her needlework has also been used on the cover of Sunset. “When I was told that I was allowed to do the cover myself, I immediately knew she should do it: it was a no brainer. And I think for people who have known me other than for this book, and who have seen my work, they will know that it is her.”

With book number one hot off the press, Jessie is already working on her second. “It will be completely different, and hopefully not called Moonrise,” she laughs. “It focuses on the first character that I ever drew at art school, where I was told that I couldn’t draw! I would always draw the same character, and they would say that I needed to try different things.

And I was like, no, but this is my character… This is the story about that character. Initially I did write it as a young adult book, when I decided that I wanted to write longer form, but I have since decided to come back to it and make it adult.”

Jessie is hoping to have it completed within a year but knows that deadlines can and do move. Equally as important, right now, is spending time with her kids and being present for them. “I am so aware that time is going so fast. I am in a very weird phase of grief, and realising that life is just incredibly short, and you have got to make the most of it. So really, I have just been trying to enjoy the moment a bit more,” she explains. It feels like this is Jessie’s moment, so here’s hoping that she can enjoy it.

Sunset is out now in hardback (Welbeck, £12.99); Sunrise is available to stream on Soho Theatre On Demand (sohotheatreondemand.com) and Jessie’s podcast is on YouTube each Thursday

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working alternate days. When they are in the salon, they are only seeing one client at a time – whereas in the past they might have applied one client’s colour, and then moved onto another’s cut while it developed. It means that there are fewer people in the salon at any one time. I have to say that I like this new, quieter vibe – it is easier to chat, and feels much more exclusive.

I confess to the dye digressions and explain that I have flirted with embracing my greys.

Nick thinks it’s too soon – for which my other half, who is against this plan, will be grateful.

He suggests that in addition to my usual balayage and tint, I could experiment with some babylights in the root area – alongside these, the greys will be less noticeable when they grow back through. I am happy to let him take the lead.

Covid restrictions also mean that there are no magazines to flick through, but a clever QR code displayed on the counter in front of me takes me directly to a website on my phone

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Express yourself with personalised colour and a new, individual cut

It’s been eight long months since my hair was last tended to professionally, during which time there has been a brief flirtation with DIY dye and a little trimming of split ends. About which my hairdresser Nick is impressively diplomatic. I can tell that he’s itching to get to work rectifying my wrongs though, and I probably don’t need to tell you that the feeling is mutual.

I’m in Charles Worthington’s bright and airy flagship salon, in the heart of trendy Fitzrovia.

The neighbourhood, I am happy to report, is buzzing. It’s one of my first trips into the centre of London since lockdown, and I couldn’t be happier to be back. The salon itself is an oasis of calm, though, which may be due to the Covid precautions that have been put in place. Nick tells me that the team have formed two bubbles,

FRAGRANCE

La Vie en Rose

The scent of summer: fragrance fans will love this floral fancy

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where I can select from almost any magazine or newspaper imaginable and read it on screen.

It helps to while away the period when the colour is developing.

Through to the wash stations, and Nick applies an Olaplex treatment to help nourish some of the damage done by lockdown’s neglect.

He follows this with an amazing head massage, leaving me feeling utterly spoilt. Back in the hot chair, I’m treated to a transformative cut and a chic blow dry. I’m delighted with the result.

Heading to the shops for a long overdue clothing spree afterwards, I can’t help giving my locks an appreciative toss in every mirror I encounter. LSJ 7 Percy Street, W1T (020 7831 5303; charlesworthingtonsalons.com)

If you’ve not yet popped into the Experimental Perfume Club’s new Monmouth Street HQ, we urge you to do so, soon. Totally unique, the stylish lab-boutique is heaven for fragrance fans. And, if you head down there now, you can get your hands on a coveted bottle of Another Rose, founder Emmanuelle Moeglin’s gorgeous limited edition summer fragrance.

Designed to invoke a state of holiday-like ecstasy (even if you’re staying close to home this year), this floral-forward blend has been

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created to honour the rose harvest.

Marrying rose and iris with the zesty spiciness of bergamot and the zing and tartness of rhubarb leaves, it is playful and elegant.

Emmanuelle tells us: “I wanted to experiment with a formula which is perfect to wear for summer, all day, every day, ready to be worn at dawn, and travels long until dusk.”

We adore it. £125, 100ml. 53 Monmouth Street, Seven Dials, WC2H (experimentalperfumeclub.com)

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And breathe The past year has been especially overwhelming for children; North Londoner Dr Kiki Morriss believes that yoga may help them to cope.

She herself fell in love with the practice aged six, when she took a class in a friend’s playroom. Having studied medicine at King’s College, London, and trained as a yoga teacher at the Sivananda Ashram, Canada (going on to qualify as a yoga therapist with the Yoga Biomedical Trust, London and as a pregnancy yoga teacher with Birthlight), she set up Primrose Hill Yoga – combining her skills to provide a unique, holistic approach to health.

She offers group and one-to-one classes from a beautiful studio in her Primrose Hill home – though these are currently online due to the pandemic – and has always been particularly interested in sharing the transformative power of yoga with children and their parents. So much so that she has just released a book designed to do just that. Nurturing Your Family with

Yoga (YogaWords, £16.99) shows how yoga can be a part of everyday family life, bringing happiness and harmony to the home. It’s packed with fun and practical suggestions, including the A–Z of Yoga – an engaging game that introduces children to 26 classic yoga poses; breathing exercises to strengthen and balance the nervous system and steady the mind; visualisations to reduce anxiety and build resilience; and a ‘Yoga in Bed’ sequence to help children settle down to sleep. There are guided meditations, affirmations and reflections that will inspire and inform interesting and thoughtful discussions with children, as well as tips and tricks to help adults to share yoga with their children successfully.

We think it is an invaluable tool as we navigate these challenging times.

Nuturing Your Family with Yoga is available now from Amazon and leading bookstores. To find out more about classes, see primrosehillyoga.com

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Naturally effortless style We’ve just discovered new London fashion label By Committee, which recently launched with a considered collection of contemporary yet timeless silk essentials. The founders, stylist Kara Kyne and bespoke tailor Karen Avenell, wanted to highlight the versatility of this 100 per cent natural fabric – which is breathable, durable and feels beautifully luxurious – and bring it into our everyday wardrobes. And they’ve done just that. Each piece has been thoughtfully designed with a minimal aesthetic; manufactured in London from beautiful mid-weight silk satin featuring internal French seams, the collection consists of 10 effortless styles. Think slip-style dresses, bias-cut camisoles with shoestring straps, wide leg trousers and loose cut shorts in a palette of natural, rose and black. As well as looking good, the collection does good, too – every part of the process has been carefully considered to limit pollution and waste. Ethically sourced fastenings have been selected for their sustainability and all packaging, including tissue wrap and tape is 100 per cent biodegradable and made from 75 per cent recycled fabrics.

Prepare to fall in love.

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crown an irresistible treacle tartlet; and a chocolate encased millionaire’s shortbread masquerades as a canvas on a miniature easel. Even the scones have been given an unexpected update, with chocolate chips and dried cranberries (there are plain scones, too, for the purists).

It all looks exquisite, and it tastes even better, though we make the usual mistake of filling up on the dainty-looking sandwiches (which are accompanied by an incredible prawn and squid ink tartlet with lobster mayonnaise) and end up

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having to ask for a box to take the remaining bits home. Still, back home that evening, in my PJs with Netflix on, I’m grateful for the leftovers. It well and truly trumps my customary digestive. LSJ The Cruella-inspired tea is available until 4 August and is priced from £55 per person (£74 with a glass of Champagne).

Hyde Park Corner, SW1X (020 7259 5599; lanesborough.com)

Substitute your Champagne for a Scene Stealer cocktail – it is topped with white apricot air foam and dry freeze blackberry dust, and served on a tray of dry ice

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Cruella Afternoon Tea at The Lanesborough I confess, though I’ve missed eating out during lockdown, I’ve come to relish the fact that, come teatime, I can lock the door and pop my PJs on without any fear of missing out.

And I’m not quite ready to relinquish the 10pm bedtime yet, even though, in theory, I could be painting the town red every night… I’m sure it’s temporary, and that I’ll find my evening mojo soon, but in the meantime, I’m making up for it with brunches and afternoon teas.

Two of my all-time favourite treats.

So, I jump at the chance to sample The Lanesborough’s newest tea – themed around the new Disney film Cruella – not least because it involves catching up with a friend who I haven’t seen in months.

And it is such a treat, we are welcomed like long lost family and ushered into the hotel’s serene

Céleste restaurant. The sky is blue for the first time in weeks, and it is glorious sitting beneath the domed glass roof. No sooner have we settled ourselves, than a much-needed glass of bubbly appears, and we toast our happy reunion.

This is no traditional tea: yes, there’s sandwiches, pastries and scones, but not as we know them.

Paying homage to Disney’s chic villain, head pastry chef Kevin Miller has let his imagination run wild creating something he describes as “a little bit wild.” The spread is truly a work of art. There’s a golden ‘insideout’ lemon cheesecake, complete with an injection of blackcurrant sauce (“don’t eat the pipette,” we’re warned); a clever chocolate hat sits atop a red choux bun; striking black hearts enclose a refreshing raspberry mousse; pouting red lips

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Adding to Marylebone’s fabulous foodie offerings, chef restaurateur and food writer Yotam Ottolenghi has opened a brand-new deli on Marylebone Lane. As well as a delicious selection of freshly prepared ready meals and pantry essentials, the new deli provides an opportunity to dine in, too. A no-reservations dining area inside sees guests seated around a vast Amazonian table, while there are also a couple of al fresco tables out front.

From breakfasts (including those famous shakshuka eggs and homemade granola) and mid-morning cakes (we challenge you to resist the pistachio, rose water and semolina cake), to lunchtime salads (we love the roasted aubergine with lemon and lime yoghurt, amba, harissa oil and masala peanuts) and mains (like the roasted cauliflower, vadouvan feta cakes with spinach, basil and rocket pesto), there’s something for everybody, and any time of day. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome them to the neighbourhood.

63 Marylebone Lane, W1U (ottolenghi.co.uk)

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Hungarian produce and ethically sourced ingredients with technical skill and creative flair, in a concise fine dining menu of traditionallyinspired dishes delivered with a contemporary twist.

Alongside the restaurant, a dedicated wine bar, boasting an unrivalled selection of Hungarian white, red and dessert wines, as well as rosés and sparkling wines, offers the perfect introduction to what is becoming one of the world’s most exciting emerging wine regions.

Wines are served, by the glass or the bottle, alongside bar snacks, charcuterie and cheese boards.

Completing the offering are a café and deli, focusing on free from and organic products imported directly from producers in Hungary.

We couldn’t be more excited.

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Feeling Hungary You won’t have to go far to experience one of the summer’s hottest new openings – though the experience should transport you all the way to Hungary. A light, airy 1930s Art Deco building originally attached to Turnpike Lane Station is the new permanent home of István Ruska’s Turul Project, which started out as a pop-up and series of supper clubs in 2018. The restaurant here is led by head chef, 29-year-old Levente Koppány from Budapest, winner of 2020’s San Pellegrino Young Chef for the Central Europe Region. With a focus on sustainability, Levente has combined his passion for authentic

Light and bright, the new restaurant is located in a gorgeous Art Deco building

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Taking the biscuit There were a couple of silver linings to the pandemic for Highbury local Hannah Katherine Clark,, the first being the birth of her daughter a year ago, and the second, the launch of her hand-crafted biscuit company, Delicious Biscuit Co. Inspired to make life a little sweeter in challenging times, Hannah decided to put her interior design career on hold and head to the kitchen. Totally bespoke, her exquisite handcrafted biscuits can be intricately iced to any design. She tells us: “I knew I wanted to build a business that allowed me to spend as much time with Leonie as possible, while still being able to express my creativity, and so Delicious Biscuit Co. was founded… much to my amazement, the first collection of biscuits I designed and launched sold out in a day!” The perfect gift, whether for a birthday, baby shower or just because, Hannah’s biscuits are oh-so sweet and guaranteed to impress.

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From £3.50 per biscuit. To discuss your order, email Hannah on deliciousbiscuitco@gmail.com (deliciousbiscuitco.com)

The festival runs throughout July. For details, and to book tickets, see londonrestaurantfestivalsummer.com

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A culinary celebration As the hospitality industry in the world’s most vibrant restaurant city finds its feet, in a show of support, London Restaurant Festival has announced its first ever summer edition. The Capital’s greatest culinary talents have been invited to collaborate on a host of exclusive experiences and Festival Menus – from Michelin-starred masters like Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught and Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley, to the latest ‘Talk of the Town’ spots such as James Knappett at the re-opened Kitchen Table and Santiago Lastra at Kol. New experiences include ‘Tennis at the Marina’, offering guests the opportunity to watch the Wimbledon Finals at a pop-up pontoon restaurant at St Katharine Docks. And, following on from the success of ‘LRF at-home events’ in 2020, a series of interactive virtual LRF experiences include a wine tasting with Maison Mirabeau Rosé and Le Deli Robuchon, a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Sidecar cocktail with Rémy Martin and a cocktail masterclass with Martin Miller’s Gin.

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Omar Allibhoy’s Lemon and Honey Chicken Wings Recreate the vacation vibe at home with a little help from chef Omar Allibhoy. The founder of Tapas Revolution has just re-released his book Spanish Made Simple as a compact edition, featuring 100 foolproof recipes for everyday cooking. The recipes showcase Spanish cuisine’s deep flavours and vibrant colours: learn how to make a paella that packs a punch without spending hours in the kitchen, create a tapas feast for friends, and even whip up a delectable Spanish dessert in minutes.

Here, Omar shares a favourite for feasting al fresco with friends. He says: “I am yet to meet someone who doesn’t like chicken wings.

Traditionally this recipe was made using the whole chicken, however it is so much more shareable when made with wings.”

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INGREDIENTS 400g (14oz) chicken wings | 1 lemon | 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil | 4 sprigs fresh thyme | 1 garlic bulb, cut in half | a pinch of sweet pimentón (sweet smoked paprika) | 3 tbsp honey | 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves | sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

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Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the chicken wings and boil for 5 minutes. Remove and drain on kitchen paper for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, zest the lemon, halve it and squeeze out the juice, but don’t throw the rest of it away.

Heat the oil in a frying pan over a high heat.

Add the thyme sprigs, chicken wings, squeezed lemon halves and the garlic, and fry for a couple of minutes on each side. Sprinkle the pimentón over the chicken and after 10 seconds drizzle the lemon juice and honey into the pan.

Season with salt and pepper.

Continue to sauté the chicken, allowing the liquid to reduce while making sure the wings are fully coated in the glaze. Add the lemon zest right at the end as it turns bitter if added too early and loses its fragrance quite quickly.

Sprinkle with the chopped coriander and sea salt before serving.

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with mint, coriander and cumin.

Hemp seed chutney is a staple in the Himachal region, which is located in the foothills of the Himalayas.

It’s creamy and nutty with a bit of freshness from the mint and lime.

Head chef Pali Hill

What do you cook on days off?

Anything that’s in season. I love cooking both Italian and Indian food.

Avinash Shashidhara What’s the last thing you cooked?

A delicious dish of langoustine with wild garlic, ajwain and chilli, just before I sat down to write this.

Our langoustines come fresh on the train from Scotland every day.

What’s your signature dish?

Asparagus with hemp seed chutney

Best meal you’ve ever eaten?

The meals that I ate growing up, cooked by my mum. They were very simple, seasonal and vegetarian. It’s amazing how we never saw the need to eat fish or meat with that kind of simple South Indian vegetarian food.

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If you could cook for anyone, who?

The late Rose Gray. I still remember when she employed me at the River Café – she always said she loved Indian food and I only got to cook for her once. I wish she could see what I’ve been cooking at Pali Hill.

What should no kitchen be without? Someone passionate who inspires the team. It’s very sad when chefs come in to a kitchen and work like robots without being able to use their creativity.

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NEW OPENING

Lakeside luxury

STYLISH STAYCATION

The art of self-catering Fancy some coastal air this summer? With its traditional holiday-town charm, a world-class art gallery, sandy beaches, cool café culture and quirky boutiques, Margate is but a short hop from the Capital – perfect for Londoners looking for a seaside escape. And if cool is your criteria, there’s nowhere better to stay than The Clay House, a new project from Bompas & Parr. Famous for its culinary art exhibitions, the design and creative studio was drawn to Margate by its artistic flare and diverse food scene.

The spacious three-bed Georgian apartment sits above The Fabulous

Showboat arcade and overlooks Margate Main Sands.

Bompas & Parr’s decadent design has been brought to life by local artisans over a two-year period.

The colours are taken from Turner’s iconic Margate paintings: walls plastered with pink terracotta clay, the cantilevered staircase painted an intense blue, whilst stormy deep green panelling leads to the upstairs bedrooms. The staircases are built from larch – a close match to the timber that was abundant in Regency and Georgian homes. Over time this should naturally weather with foot traffic, imprinting a

FINE HOLIDAY DINING

A taste of the good life Bloomsbury Estates’ exceptional holiday homes provide all the comforts expected from a 5-star stay, including concierge services and daily housekeeping. And now guests can tuck into restaurant quality food, too, thanks to a new partnership with gourmet delivery service, One Fine Dine.

From a lavish family reunion to a romantic escape, it’s the easy way to bring haute cuisine into your holiday home – zero

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memory of the many travellers who have visited. Much of the furniture has been designed and fabricated especially for the house and follows a 1970s aesthetic, and dynamic artworks – many by local artists such as Melanie King and Emma Gibson – line the walls.

So much more than simply a holiday destination, this luxury retreat is a complete experience that has been designed to embody pleasure in every sense.

From £280 per night. For details and to book, see bompasandparr.com/ projects/theclayhouse

skills required. For the ultimate indulgence, you can even engage one of the highly trained chefs to come and take over the kitchen.

Daniel Hulme, founder of One Fine Dine tells us: “As the UK plans for the big British staycation, I wanted to ensure that gourmet food was still very much on the menu, we deliver nationwide, reaching all corners of the UK, so our partnership with Bloomsbury Estates was a no-brainer. Connecting the very finest in UK properties with our first-class dining experience made perfect sense.” (onefinedine.com; bloomsbury-estates. guestybookings.com)

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Memories are made in the Lake District where the untouched beauty of nature is paired with a quintessential Britishness. If you’ll be exploring the National Park this summer, check out (or into) a brand-new hotel on the shores of Lake Windermere, where everybody is welcome – including our four-legged friends. Formerly The Hydro Hotel, The Ro has undergone a multi-million-pound refurbishment and now features 87 bedrooms in eight different categories, from the small but perfectly formed Snug rooms, to the stunning Ro Suite, with its breathtaking lake views. Taking inspiration from the surrounding countryside, the aesthetic focuses on a cool blue and turquoise colour palette, complemented with natural stone and traditional grey slate.

The restaurant, Lacu, offers honest comfort food made from ingredients that are sourced responsibly, seasonally and, where possible, locally, served in a relaxed, informal environment to residents and local guests at any time of the day. And with breakfast served until 5pm, there’s no need to rush out of bed in the morning – though there’s so much to see here that you probably won’t want to lie around all day.

Rooms rates from £295.

For more information, visit therohotel.com

TRAVEL Guests can experience quintessential country house living at York’s Middlethorpe Hall and Spa

PERIOD LIVING A Yorkshire country house hotel provides the perfect post-pandemic weekend escape WORDS by PENNY CLEMENTS

London will always hold a special place in my heart, but sometimes, city living gets too much.

Not least when there has been no break from it: having missed the luxury of travel over the past year, and wondering when foreign travel might be back on the cards, I decide a mini break a little closer to home might be the kick start I need to get me out of Covid-hibernation and help me to leave 2021’s first bleak months behind.

Set into 20 acres of the most magnificently landscaped gardens and parkland, Middlethorpe Hall and Spa’s beautiful location feels deeply rural, despite it being just a short ten-minute drive from the bustling centre of York. Pulling up in front of the handsome grade II listed house (which is managed by the National Trust) feels like stepping onto the set of a BBC period drama.

With its impressive red brick and limestone façade, it has irresistible historic appeal.

My companion and I are warmly greeted by a smartly dressed doorman, who takes charge of our luggage and leads us to the front desk,

where we swiftly check in. The entrance hall is imposing, but at the same time welcoming, with the feel of a beautiful family home – albeit a rather grand one. With its original stone-flagged floor, black marble fire surround, dark oak panelling and sweeping cantilevered oak staircase – lined with hanging portraits – it’s easy to believe that you have stepped back in time, an impression that is heightened if you check into one of the 10 elegantly designed principal suites situated on the first and second floors of the main house.

Our room is on the first floor, right at the top of the stairs, and as soon as we open the door, it’s clear that the same care and detail has gone into designing the bedrooms as the reception areas. Every detail is just perfect. Appropriately furnished with an antique four-poster bed and pretty little armchairs, it is decorated in a soft colour palette with floral details. A large cast iron fireplace creates a focal point and huge shuttered windows offer unrivalled views of the gardens – this really is country living at its finest.

Don’t expect a Nespresso machine, though, here it’s all about the old school charm. We order our tea through the hotel’s room service, and it arrives promptly on an antique tray, complete with freshly baked biscuits. What could be more quintessentially British?

Of course, part of Middlethorpe Hall’s attraction was the prospect of a lazy afternoon of pampering at the spa, which is located in beautifully quaint converted Edwardian cottages. Situated on site and just 30 seconds down the lane, the spa has

a home from home vibe and it is immediately clear that we will be able to completely switch off here. There is a large indoor swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, and a small gymnasium tucked inside a Victorian summer house. The adjacent terrace, complete with comfortable daybeds, is a real sun trap and the perfect spot for catching some rays with a glass of bubbly – and, I soon discover, catching forty winks.

The spa also has three beauty rooms offering a menu of therapeutic Aromatherapy Associates face and body treatments. I opt for the ultimate aromatherapy massage: 50 minutes of pure indulgence, it relieves tension and leaves my tight, stressed muscles feeling instantly relaxed.

Dinner at Middlethorpe Hall is a real occasion.

The elegant, two AA rosette rated restaurant is a fine dining, table-clothed affair. Indeed, with its elaborate oak panelling, the dining room is one of the grandest rooms in the hotel. Small and intimate, we enjoy both breakfast and dinner here, sampling nearly everything on the short but sweet menu over the course of our two-night stay. You can also book a traditional afternoon tea or a lighter lunch on Middlethorpe’s terrace, taking in the views over the gardens. We discover that this is also an unbeatable spot for an al fresco pre-dinner tipple.

Before we leave, we take an early, undisturbed morning stroll through Middlethorpe’s grounds, passing the wildflower walk and then stumbling out onto the banks of the river Ouse beyond the gardens. We wander aimlessly back, revelling in the grandeur. We will certainly be sad to see the credits roll on this weekend.

Room rates from £230 per night, including access to the spa (01904 641241; middlethorpe.com)

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FABRIC PROMOTION the designer, which is why, perhaps, the first thing that strikes you about any of her projects is a pleasing homely warmth. “Growing up in Denmark, hygge had a very special meaning to me,” she says. “In my interior design projects I add a small element of hygge wherever I can. It brings warmth, cosiness and soul to any space.”

Meet the designer

LITTA SOHI This Kensington-based interior designer creates dream spaces that really breathe

The best interior designed properties boast an effortless look, as if they haven’t been expertly put together at all. Rather, these are beautiful, relaxing homes designed to be lived in and loved in the long term. Iranian-born Litta Sohi offers just that, hers are calming spaces with soul. Now based in west London, the designer looks to her early Persian childhood for inspiration, specifically a sense of the exotic and of sensuality. But it is her love of the Nordic tradition – practicality, functionality and simplicity – that really brings her spaces to life. Indeed, Litta grew up in Denmark where she was immersed into the world of cutting edge design. Her father worked for the famous furniture maker and architect Arne Jacobsen, no less.

The design lineage is strong and this Scandinavian influence can be seen throughout Litta’s projects, whether residential or commercial, large or small.

Litta has always been fascinated by space and likes to see each room as a blank canvas. For her, a room should have beauty, functionality and harmony – and it needs to strike the perfect balance between space and object. The Danish practice of hygge is one that comes naturally to

Of course, hygge goes hand in hand with the use of natural materials and organic shapes and textures. Litta’s recent residential projects include the revamp of a Danish beach house, in which light-loving white washed walls act as the background to rustic wood furnishings, rattan pieces and pure wool weaves. Even in an urban setting, Litta manages to incorporate Mother Nature’s gifts, either with a chic neutral colour palette borrowed from the great outdoors, or in unexpected indoor/ outdoor furniture pieces. “I’m all about nature,” she reveals. “It has a big impact on my work and I try to incorporate as many natural elements and materials as I can.

I particularly love the use of wood; I think it’s a fantastic material that’s not only pretty and practical, but also has a naturally warm texture. I’ll often incorporate bamboo in the form of lampshades or baskets to create a softer, natural texture in my spaces.”

For Litta, the most important thing is the feel good factor. Every room should have individual style and a whole lot of soul, but ultimately, it should reflect the personality of the client. “It’s vital we obtain the very best feeling we can have in our homes,” she says.

“Finding the right balance will create the perfect hygge feeling: one of relaxation, peacefulness, and of being at home.”

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Back to the wall

In their latest anniversary edition, twentytwentyone pays homage to legendary textile designer Anni Albers. Marking 25 years in the business, the brand joins forces with renowned rug maker Christopher Farr and The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, to recreate and reissue a historic design from the archive: Wall hanging 1925/2021. Numerous techniques have been used to stay true to the complex woven detail of the original – a classic example of the artist’s modernist approach to colour, texture and pattern.

Home brew

Emma Bridgewater’s painterly ceramics are nothing if not homely. This summer, the brand has teamed up with Shelter to offer a limited edition charity mug, emblazoned with their trademark typography. The half-pint mug reads “Give me shelter from the storm” and “Everybody needs a place to call home” back and front, while inside you’ll find the simple message: “Home is everything”. We couldn’t agree more. For every beautifully boxed mug bought, Emma Bridgewater will donate £5 to the charity. £19.95

£650 (twentytwentyone.com)

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Fine furnish

Just opened, Benteler + Bellm is a furniture and design gallery at 32 St George Street, the newly refurbished Mayfair townhouse and veritable creative hub. The brainchild of Avenue 32 founder Roberta Benteler and Lucinda Bellm of Lamb Arts, the gallery promises a unique mix of established designers, recognisable vintage names, as well as emerging designers and ceramicists. With prices ranging from £250 up to £80,000, there’s a wealth of exquisite furniture pieces and decorative objects to truly covet.

32 St George Street, W1S (Instagram: @bentelerandbellm)

Parallel lines

You might know London’s Buchanan Studio (aka Angus and Charlotte Buchanan) for their bold and beautiful projects across interiors, lifestyle, fashion and events. In their first foray into product, the creative duo release the Studio Chair, a sumptuous ’70s inspired armchair with pillow-like shaping and a daring stripe. Fashioned from FSC certified beech and birch, and upholstered in the studio’s own screen printed fabric, it’s both a statement piece and an instant classic. They’ve earned their stripes. £2,394 (buchanan.studio)

Take 5: Patio brights

Patsy bench, orange, £59 (dobbies.com)

Geisha garden parasol, purple, £139 (cuckooland.com)

Habitat Cruz outdoor geometric rug, £189 (therugseller.co.uk)

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Drum planter, £350 (jennifernewman.com)

EMU Snooze director’s chair, £195 (gomodern.co.uk)

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WINDOW SHOPPING ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING WAYS TO ENHANCE OUR HOMES, WE SHINE A LIGHT ON ARCHITECT-DESIGNED SPACES WITH CREATIVE GLAZING TO INSPIRE WORDS by ALI HOWARD

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INTERIORS Left, below and opposite: the creative glazing in this new build home respects the surrounding Victorian architecture Bottom: a large expanse of glazing over the gable end allows this barn conversion to really make the most of its views

HIGH SOCIETY In this new development, creative glazing has been used to make the very best of natural daylight, keeping the look light and airy whilst staying sympathetic to the surrounding Victorian architecture. At its heart, the scheme integrates modern function and light as key design components, with ceiling heights reaching an impressive 3.4m in some apartments. Angled, black-framed glazing brings a cool, industrial edge to a light and bright penthouse study room, while in the elegant bathroom, light-loving floor-to-ceiling glazing frames its ornate neighbouring home, creating a heady contrast that playfully marries the classic with the contemporary. 80hollandpark.com “The glazed links between each of the new villas were designed to sit as quietly as possible whilst offering a polished transition set back from the richness of the main frontage. Layered with projecting fins, this adds more interest, rather than simple flat glazing.

At the fourth floor, the building steps back with a contemporary mansard roof and glazing in order to provide a visually recessive crown to the building.”

Liam Saxby, Studio Indigo

GREEN GABLES For this striking barn conversion, the brief was to add large expanses of glazing with narrow, contemporary profiles that delivered on durability, without compromising on style. Thames Valley Window Company came up trumps with floor-to-ceiling gable end windows, which were chosen to flood the internal room with daylight, whilst maintaining uninterrupted countryside views. In keeping with the original architecture, the gable end glazing brings a sense of grandeur and symmetry to this characterful property – a sanctuary -like holiday home away from the city. Proving that going bold pays dividends, the house boasts a harmonious blend of contemporary and traditional styles. tvwindows.com “Working closely with the homeowners, it was decided that Solurlux slimline aluminium sliding doors would be installed in a beige grey colour to complement the honey-coloured stonework and seamlessly integrate the old with the new. Insulated aluminium frames, with sealed joints and Planitherm toughened glass delivered excellent thermal performance and superior weather resistance.” Ryan Thomas, Thames Valley Window Company

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INTERIORS Left and below: double height vertically sliding sash windows add serious wow factor to this Art Decoinfluenced abode

RAISE THE GLASS This magnificent new-build home with Art Deco influences is all about the glass. The aim of the project was to maximise on natural daylight and forge a strong connection with the property’s expansive manicured lawns.

While the house offers an array of innovative, designled, and high tech glazing, its pièce de resistance is its minimalist double height guillotine window system at the rear. These vertically sliding sash windows are designed to be counterweighted, allowing the homeowner to lift the lower pane, which simultaneously draws down the top pane, perfectly lining them up with the fixed centre window.

A triumph of form and function. iqglassuk.com “As the property benefits from a large outdoor area, IQ designed a glazing package that included direct links between the home and garden. To add a unique edge, an oversized vertical sash window was specified for the double height rear façade. Split into three panes with the middle pane being weighted, the vertical sash allows the space to be opened up for indoor/outdoor living whilst creating a coherent exterior design with other glazed elements.” Carly Coren, IQ Glass

FRAME NOIR Thoughtfully refurbished, this large Victorian family home in Holland Park makes use of Crittall windows to bring a sense of continuity – and that all-important flow.

The black steel-framed glazing has been used inside and out in a way that, ingeniously, opens up the space yet divides the rooms. Crittall glazing has a timeless quality, adding a slice of industrial chic and suiting contemporary and period properties alike, but, as is the case here, it works best when you have some serious ceiling height to work with. Dramatically opening up the rear of the property, the double-height Crittall glazing is suitably imposing and stylish. 318.studio “We wanted to create a sense of openness throughout the house, in particular within and between the principal floors. There was some conflict between this desire and the need to create functional spaces that could be used separately and privately. Glazed partitions provided the best of both worlds, creating separation but retaining the strong visual connections that we sought.” Guy Stansfeld, 23+GS/318

Left: Crittall glazing has been used inside and out to bring a sense of continuity to this Holland Park home

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Luxury living at Lyons Place

Including five contemporary townhouses, Lyons Place offers a leafy village lifestyle in the heart of London

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et at the meeting point of Maida Vale, Little Venice and St John’s Wood, Almacantar’s boutique new homes at Lyons Place couldn’t be better placed. The development features 22 apartments, two duplex-penthouses and five three-storey townhouses, all surrounded by green space with the verdant Regent’s Park a tantalising stone’s throw away. You’d be forgiven for thinking you weren’t in Zone One at all. Indeed, Lyons Place offers a quiet, village-like lifestyle, but one that’s very well connected: here, you have some of the Capital’s best loved parks, canals and boutique high streets at your fingertips, yet there’s an impressive five tube stations to choose from – all within walking distance – should you wish to nip into the West End on a whim.

The exclusive Townhouse Collection at Lyons Place comprises five contemporary three-storey homes (with just two remaining units still available) that are both ideal for families and perfect for entertaining – think large, open-plan living spaces and generous outdoor terraces.

Elegantly designed by renowned architect (and long-term local resident) Sir Terry Farrell, the properties promise residents all the charm of a period London townhouse, but of course they’ll benefit from modern uplifts and purposeful design, too. The concept of ‘upside-down’ living playfully places reception rooms on the top floor, maximising views of the leafy surrounds and making the most of the natural daylight. Plus, all living and dining rooms open onto at least one integrated terrace, with full height windows, allowing for an inviting and on-trend indoor/outdoor feel. Add to that a multimedia package, which includes access to exceptional

pre-installed fibre optic broadband, and you really have the best of both worlds.

Striking contemporary kitchens have been thoughtfully designed, boasting high spec materials and bespoke detailing, while top of the range Miele appliances ensure quality and sophistication. Similarly, bathrooms are all about modern luxury with the use of natural stone complemented with chrome Dornbracht sanitaryware.

If that’s piqued your interest, why not take a look?

Award-winning interior design studio Alexander James was tasked with dressing the Townhouse show home – the brief was to reflect the development’s bold colour and form, and to capture the unique character of the surrounding area. Beautifully put together, the Townhouse features a carefully curated colour palette that reflects the waterways of neighbouring Little Venice: think crisp blues and deep olive tones, as well as textural interest by way of woods, metals and aged glass.

Kathrin Hersel, Property Director at Almacantar, says: “Lyons Place presents a truly boutique offering, in one of the most lively and charming areas of London. Working closely with Sir Terry Farrell’s building and interiors team, and interior designer Alexander James, we have created a beautifully crafted collection of homes, offering residents the chance to embed themselves in a vibrant local community, all within minutes of the city centre.”

To register interest, contact Sales Manager Dawid Dziegielewski at 020 7535 3948; dawid.dziegielewski@almacantar.com (lyonsplace.co.uk)

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At home with

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As co-founder of boutique interior design studio, Interior Fox, Jenna certainly knows how to put a room together. Doing up her own home, however, meant going deeper than the cosmetic WORDS by ALI HOWARD PHOTOGRAPHY by VERONICA RODRIGUEZ

Left: a playful element was introduced to an otherwise all-white master en suite through the use of bold floor tiles, brass taps and characterful wall lights

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Top: off-white linen, worn wood and contemporary art bring calm to the master bedroom Above: a feature wall of slatted wood lends a Scandi vibe to the study

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Never ones to shy away from a project, Jenna and husband Ben got to work immediately when they bought their threebed Victorian home in north London back in 2017 – they had been searching for the right property for a full year. If the idea was to gut the place and start again, you’d be forgiven for wondering why they’d be so picky, but the interior designer knew she needed to find a house with “unique and original bones” in order to realise the ambitious renovation.

“We finally found a special property,” says Jenna. “Being endof-terrace, you get a larger lot and a side return in the back garden, plus garden entrance from the street. And we needed somewhere that had enough space to re-configure the layout to create a more modern living flow.”

Jenna and Ben share the property with their two sausage dogs, Stella and Chloe – by no coincidence names from the fashion world, in fitting with their stylish abode. The house offers a rich feast of natural textures, clean modern lines, and contemporary artworks and objects. For Jenna, it’s all about relaxed and luxe global interiors with strong European influences. “I love sunny destinations and outdoor living,” she explains, “so my interiors style usually incorporates elements from this type of lifestyle. I love off-white linen, clean lines, worn wood, and I love mixing patterns and prints. I am obsessed with a stripe!”

The renovation came to life in two distinct phases: phase one saw the master bedroom reconfigured, opening up the small bedroom next door and creating a walk-in wardrobe and en suite, while the original family bathroom down the hall was converted into a guest room with a small en suite bathroom. “We also white-washed all the walls and stained all the floorboards black for a neutral base,” says Jenna.

“I recommend doing this when you move into an old/new space to really see the bones and make a fresh start.”

Phase two consisted of a lower ground floor side extension with an internal structural refurb. “We moved the entire ground floor staircase to create a small home bar in the dining space and a laundry room behind it,” Jenna explains.

“The kitchen extension was a must for this space as the previous kitchen was sunken and very dark. The basement bedroom and hallway were re-configured and opened up to create a larger guest bedroom, built-in storage and a window seat.”

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Clockwise from above: Jenna describes the striking mezzanine chill out space as a work of genius; white walls and black stained floorboards allow the period bones of the living room to shine; a small bedroom has been converted into a dressing room for the master suite; the once dingy kitchen is now chic and stylish; the master bedroom transformation formed phase one of the house project

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The look is effortlessly chic. You wouldn’t know it, but each room has been meticulously planned out, rather than coming together over the years in an organic, thrown together fashion. (Conversely, the property looks entirely organic and thrown together – in the best possible way). “I treated my own home like I would a client’s,” Jenna reveals. “I planned each room out with a mood-board of products and colours and took it from there.” But being a seasoned interior designer, she knew when to go with the flow, too. “Not everything goes to plan,” she admits, “so being able to adapt or adjust as you go is important as well. I knew from the get-go things like floor colours, wall colours, electrical outlets, and hardware, and from there each room had a concept. For bathrooms, I was excited to pick out the tiles and really get playful with the combinations. If I have the opportunity to add a wall light or a ceiling pendant, I will.”

Going from room to room, you’re met with surprising elements, either structurally or in the décor – the inviting window seat in the guest bedroom, for example, or the feature wall of wooden slats in the study, which gives the room a distinct Scandi feel and a sauna-like warmth. Perhaps the most inspired, however, is the mezzanine. “This room used to

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go all the way to the windows, which were French doors with a spiral staircase that went down to the garden,” Jenna reveals.

“It was beautiful but completely impractical as it was wasting so much space below.” The couple worked with east London’s MAP Architecture for this part of the renovation, citing them as ‘genius’. “We originally called this room the library and imagined a two-storey bookcase, but we realised we don’t actually have that many books!” Jenna admits. Instead, the space was designed around a work by fine art photographer Tom Blachford. “He photographs famous mid-century architects’ homes at night in Palm Springs,” says Jenna.

The picture certainly sets the vibe, and with the addition of an imposing indoor tree, ’70s style tan leather armchairs, and white pendant lights with excessively long fringing, it is a quirky but ultimately calming space, impossible not to relax in. “We use this space for yoga, for drinking coffee, for taking a phone call,” says Jenna. “It’s a bonus chill zone.”

There’s lots to look forward to for Interior Fox, not least an upcoming loft conversion, a commercial showroom, and a restaurant makeover on the cards. With a busy workload, it’s imperative that Jenna’s own property is a sanctuary of calm.

The designer says that she’s in her happy place when she can truly mix indoor and outdoor space, and this connection with nature is no more apparent than in the bright and airy kitchen. “I love the main kitchen wall with quartz stone and white tongue ’n’ groove,” she says. “The bright white feels like the light you get on a sunny day. When I’m standing in my kitchen and open the sliding doors to the outdoor seating area, that is my favourite moment. The outdoor patio was all custom built from block work and then my sweet mother-inlaw made all the custom cushions. The hot tub sits just behind the seating, so it is a triple treat for me.” interiorfox.co.uk

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4. Add a touch of the industrial with a stand-out metal shade.

Boros table lamp, brass, £125 (fishpools.co.uk) 5. Up the cosy with a statement seat that celebrates natural texture.

Eichholtz Cruz chair, boucle cream, £1,290 (sweetpeaandwillow.com)

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Clear your space, free your mind

Think of her like a personal trainer, or a life coach – a professional organiser will not only transform your space, but improve your lifestyle, too

of mind: “I’m a strong believer in being able to see everything you have easily, otherwise you won’t use it,” she says, proving that her decluttering service goes way beyond the cosmetic, it’s about functionality as much as creating a calming space. For those drowning under a mountain of clothes, Litta sorts into separate categories: for the charity shop, items the client definitely wants to keep, the ‘not sure’ box – to be decided at a later date, and a box for items to sell on eBay or Depop. “Some old items we have are especially meaningful so these can be difficult to get rid of,” she says.

“I’ll often put these in a special box on a shelf labelled ‘sentimental’ so they are easy to access and they are all together.”

Ultimately, clearing, decluttering, organising and rearranging has

If the past year has taught us anything about our homes it’s that space is a precious commodity.

Indeed, spending so much time at home, we’ve been able to reassess our immediate surroundings and question whether we are, in fact, utilising every inch of them in the best possible way. Stretched to both social and home working limits, it’s little wonder we might be in need of a good old clear out, if not a shrewd new way to organise our belongings.

Alongside her comprehensive interior design service, Kensingtonbased Litta Sohi also offers clearing, decluttering and organising, and with that, clients’ homes will naturally get the designer’s personal touch. Growing up in Denmark, Litta was immersed into the world of design. For her, the concept of hygge has a very special meaning, it’s at the heart of everything she does and this strong Scandi influence can be seen today, throughout her work.

“I love order, harmony, and beauty,” she says, “but I believe that the way that you feel about yourself and your home is what truly matters.”

When it comes to being super organised, the designer calls on her own experience, having lived all over the world and relocated numerous times. She tells us: “Having a big family with four children, dogs, horses, you name it, I had to come up with systems that worked brilliantly.

I focus on clearing, decluttering, organising and rearranging any room, ideally keeping what the client already has in terms of furnishings and storage and only adding essentials to renew and refresh the space. I’ve helped many families and I manage to give the homes I work on a lovely warm feeling of positive energy.”

Whether she’s clearing garages or kitchen cupboards, organising kids’ rooms or rearranging clients’ refrigerators, Litta works on the premise that out of sight equals out

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transformative effects on our wellbeing. For Litta, eliminating what she calls “decision fatigue” – feeling overwhelmed by our stuff, having to decide where items belong – can reduce stress.

A cathartic clear out can also improve mental focus and can even save time going forward. “What is important is how you feel about your home: it’s something very personal and emotional,” she says, “it’s not just about the mechanics of decluttering… I love nothing better than helping people to get their home set up in a way that really works for them.”

For further information, visit littasohi.com or get in touch on 07776 016966 or info@littasohi.com

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The force of nature How one north London nursery and pre-prep is using an outdoor curriculum to accelerate academic and personal growth in the early years of education The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week and central to the UK Parliament’s new Environment Bill, nature is top of the agenda for 2021. Ahead of the trend, North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep West Hampstead opened its doors last September to provide a unique Early Years education, centred entirely around continuation of the curriculum outdoors.

With sheltered teaching and outdoor play space, teachers can collapse the timetable and take any lesson outside at any given time. And with a vegetable garden, mud kitchen, timetabled Forest School and school pets, children connect with nature as part of their everyday life.

While access to nature has been directly linked to improved mental and physical health in the early years, one in five (21 per cent) London households has no access to a garden (National Office for Statistics, May 2020). North Bridge House Nursery & Pre-Prep West Hampstead aims to create a greener future for children, providing a home from home that transforms their childhood experience when it matters most.

“The early years are fundamental to a child’s academic and personal development and to their future successes.

Nature and outdoor learning provide the building blocks

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for educational achievement, developing all of creative, communication and language, maths and problem-solving skills,” says Head of School Eilish Sleator.

But for NBH Nursery & Pre-Prep West Hampstead, the force of nature promotes more than just the school’s pursuit for academic excellence, developing children socially, emotionally and physically in a society rife with childhood mental health and obesity concerns. With 50 per cent of mental health problems established by age 14 (mentalhealth. org.uk), Eilish aims to promote wellbeing from the outset of children’s education, and school dog Wilson has proved invaluable to creating a wholesome environment for little ones starting out on their school career.

“Sometimes a child starting school has felt a little shy or anxious, but they have been greeted by Wilson at the door and immediately reassured. Some of our Nursery children are very young and therefore only just learning to communicate clearly and process their feelings, but if something is bothering them, a cuddle with Wilson always makes everything better!” continues Eilish.

NBH Nursery and Pre-Prep West Hampstead further builds on children’s affinity for animals and the natural world, often introducing guest residents such as caterpillars and ducklings to inspire pupils’ understanding of the world and their empathy towards others.

“The holistic development of children is integral to the approach we take here at NBH West Hampstead and connecting with the natural world is an important part of the Early Years curriculum, stimulating the imagination to think, question and hypothesise while inspiring that sense of wonder which motivates lifelong learning,” says the Head of School.

The school places particular emphasis on developing independence and self-confidence in pupils, harnessing the freedom of the great outdoors to facilitate learning by doing and experimenting with ideas. Each week the children attend Forest School, a 96-acre site which is full of new experiences and challenges to overcome.

“The unique woodland environment is naturally abundant with opportunities for children to explore and discover, work together, make decisions and learn from mistakes.

In a natural world of opportunity, children feel empowered as they learn more about themselves and the environment around them,” explains Eilish.

A study by The Forestry Commission into physical activity at Forest School found that activity levels in Forest Schools are typically 2.2 times higher than during an active school day (i.e. a day that includes PE). The study points out that, on average, children do not meet the daily recommended one hour of vigorous physical activity on a typical school day, while Forest School presents a novel way to promote better physical health and wellbeing, engaging boys and girls equally in active pursuits.

“NBH Nursery & Pre-Prep West Hampstead children are actively searching for animal habitats, building dens, or even swimming in the stream!” says the Head of School.

All the while, staff continue to assess each child through observation, gaining a better understanding of how they tackle new tasks so that support and teaching can then be tailored to the individual most effectively.

NBH Nursery & Pre-Prep West Hampstead presents a rather unique central London offer, taking children beyond the conventional constraints of the classroom and into the natural environment, where they are stimulated through all kinds of sensory, practical and organic experiences as part of their day-to-day education.

“Our aim is to create a healthy balance between a forwardthinking curriculum and the great outdoors, connecting the mind to nature and the wider world to develop key critical thinking skills in the formative years of education,” concludes NBH Nursery & Pre-Prep Head.

Exposing children to nature and spending plenty of time outdoors form the building blocks of the Early Years experience at NBH Nursery & Pre-Prep

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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WEST HAMPSTEAD

For the fiercely loyal residents of this characterful corner of north London, the close-knit community and thriving local high street can’t be beaten.

Throw in a pleasing mix of housing stock and three local stations, offering easy access into town, and you might just have the answer to all your property prayers

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MEET THE LOCALS

From our agents...

1. Jeremy Stecker, Benham & Reeves “The stamp duty

holiday has fuelled purchases of all sizes of homes, with flats in both new builds and conversions achieving sold prices of £550,000 to £800,000. Houses have also fared well in the last three months, achieving £1.4million to £2.5million, depending on condition and location. House prices in West Hampstead are up 4-5 per cent and it’s looking like the local property market is not ready to take a back seat just yet.”

Ruth Hockman

Founder and Creator of Rain On Me UK (ROM) and Ride and Raise

I’ve lived here since 2005 and it has always felt like home thanks to the brilliant sense of community. Whether you’re engaging in a debate about our bridge wall mural by Justice Through Arts, grabbing a drink at The Alice House or tucking into fried chicken at The Gallery, there’s always a local to hang out and have fun with.

I set up Rain on Me to brighten up the landscape with neon and glitter during the first lockdown.

The studio and showroom is on Finchley Road, at Uthink Hampstead. Before heading to my dungeon of dreams to crack on with the spray paints, a gossip with fellow artist in residence Lucy Jagger is essential.

Hampstead Cemetery and Fortune Green are my local outdoor calm spaces and have become backdrops for ROM photo shoots. Another favourite spot is Wayne Kirkham Way,

which runs next to the railway (it reminds me of a marble run I used to play with circa 1985).

A go to for coffee and pancakes is Have An Avo – recently, the location for discussions with Rosanna Tucker, owner of immersive fitness studios Studio Society, to plot the next Ride And Raise charity spinathon event.

A pavement table pit stop at The Wet Fish Café is also a must.

I love watching the local goings on over a bottle of their Sancerre Rosé and a plate of polenta fries. Fridays are for challah and there’s only one place for that – my friends at Roni’s have kept me in rolls, bagels and Tahini for over 16 years.

West End Lane’s charity shops are firm favourites, particularly The Children’s Society and Scope, where I’ve made some incredible finds (from a Max Mara belt to a Donna Karan blazer).

I’m a big fan of the ham and cheese croissant from Gail’s, which I treat myself to whilst browsing. The flakes get everywhere, much like the paint from my “designed to weather” raincoats – oops!

Post office trips to either Ann’s Community Shop on Mill Lane or the Sheriff Centre are always a pleasure thanks to the friendly, helpful staff.

I’m not a natural blonde: I’ve got Bryn Samuel at Hob Salon to thank for that. And Tran and Queeny at Unique keep my hands and hoofs colourful!

West Hampstead and its people continue to be a huge source of inspiration to me and ROM. It can be noisy and a little chaotic here, but it has character, and I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. (rainonme.uk; rideandraise.com; @rainonme)

2. Vivienne Harris, Heathgate “West Hampstead has become a buzzing throng of activity due to the interesting High Streets of Fortune Green Road and West End Lane, plus its ample transport links.

The housing is mainly Victorian, interspersed with new builds and some lovely mansion blocks. It has become a ‘younger’ Hampstead, with less expensive housing making it popular and more affordable than the NW3 postcode located across the Finchley Road.”

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3. Ed Bloom, Hamptons

“West Hampstead is a vibrant community for all, from families taking advantage of the great schools, through to professionals enjoying the café culture on the high street and the quick links into London. The housing stock reflects this, from Victorian family homes to modern apartments.”

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Crediton Hill

East of West End Lane, the big, beautiful family homes here are in high demand, particularly those backing on to the Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club

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Compayne Gardens

The houses here are subject to conservation orders, and it’s easy to see why. The handsome Victorian homes are some of the area’s most desirable

Mill Lane

At the heart of the local community, this may be away from the main drag of West End Lane, but there are independent businesses aplenty here, too

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Local heroes Dany’s Barber, NW6

We were all guilty of taking local hairdressers and barbers for granted until lockdown hit and had us attempting hilarious home cuts with little success. Indeed, we have a new found appreciation for those who are masters of the clippers. Mark Rees from Parkheath nominates this popular neighbourhood barbers as his local hero, telling us: “They are an excellent long-standing business catering for all local residents and clients. They are friendly, efficient and care about the local community.”

8 Canfield Gardens, NW6 (020 7372 0960; danysbarber.com)

Swing, NW6

For veggies, it’s a luxury knowing you’ve got an entire menu to choose from, but perhaps that only adds to the indecision – especially with fabulously hearty and wholesome fare on offer. Dexters’ Felix Brown hails this vegetarian eatery, located in the heart of West Hampstead, as a real hidden gem.

“The restaurant and café creates dishes with Mediterranean and Asian influences,” he says. “It’s known by many for its incredibly friendly staff, it’s a great local business and an absolute must visit. I’d recommend the mac and cheese and the curry cauliflower, both delicious!

77 Mill Lane, NW6 (020 3802 8578; theswing.london)

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Euphorium, NW6

For Savills’ Harriet Davies, West Hampstead is foodie heaven, with a great choice of eateries, delis, cafés and of course the bustling farmers’ market that’s open every Saturday.

One particular favourite is this enticing bakery and café on West End Lane. “I live in West Hampstead and love it,” she tells us. “Saturday mornings are great for walking down to Euphorium Bakery for a mocha and a pastry.” Choose from a seriously tempting array of cakes, pastries and bread, or sit down for a hearty breakfast or lunch and watch the world go by.

236 West End Lane, NW6 (euphorium.uk.com)

Many musical memories have been made in West Hampstead: Dusty Springfield was born here; Shirley Bassey once owned a record shop on West End Lane; The Beatles were famously rejected after an audition at Decca Studios on Broadhurst Gardens (now home to the English National Opera); and U2 played their first gig outside Ireland at The Moonlight pub (now The Railway).

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An independent Catholic school for girls aged 4-11.

Providing a nurturing environment for girls to flourish academically, socially and spiritually.

Co-educational St. Anthony’s Nursery for ages 2 ½-4, opens September 2021 at St. Anthony’s School for Girls.

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To book a private tour, please contact 020 3869 3070 info@stanthonysgirls.co.uk stanthonysgirls.co.uk Ivy House, North End Road, London, NW11 7SX

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Schools WORDS by ALI HOWARD

MEET THE HEAD

Eilish Sleator

THOUGHT

Digital wellbeing

North Bridge House Nursery and Pre-Prep West Hampstead How would you sum up the school in a sentence?

A place of boundless opportunities; a hub of creativity; a warm, open, and vibrant community; a home away from home.

Schools provide a great deal of structure and support for children’s ongoing education around internet safety.

But how do parents ensure this doesn’t drop off during the holidays?

Jonny Pelter, CEO of new online safety and digital wellbeing service Just Ask Max provides us with these tips to make the holidays more harmonious.

Set expectations It can be really helpful for both kids and parents to use an informal agreement that sets out clear expectations around internet use in the house. Vodafone has released a fantastic tool, which creates your own family internet use pledge, communicating to kids that there are responsibilities involved in using the internet. It takes about ten minutes to complete and provides a PDF to be printed out and stuck on the fridge.

Secure their communications Parental controls are a useful tool we can use to not only ensure that our little ones don’t see inappropriate content online, but also that the wrong people can’t get access to them in messaging and social media chat rooms. Gone are the days where parents need to physically check their children’s phone. Remember, some parental control apps are incredibly invasive. They record every single tap and keystroke your child makes, undoubtedly invading their privacy, so try to avoid apps like mSpy, Tiny Keylogger and Spyzie. Explore using something like SafetoNet or Bark, which are designed to protect your child without invading their privacy and compromising parent/child trust.

Online gaming Your kids will no doubt binge on their favourite

online games during the holidays, so be aware of what the risks are, which can include cyber bullying, sexual predators, adult content and being overly addictive. You can use our guide to set up spend limits and parental controls on your games consoles, to ensure both parents and kids are protected while gaming.

Digital detox Almost all of us who try a digital detox report multiple health benefits – even if it’s for a short period. We become more focused, our concentration improves, our ability to manage digital distractions is increased and, ultimately, we display greater ability to be ‘present’ with people. There are two methods to combine when performing a digital detox for the family. The first is to regulate behaviour: this includes defining tech-free spaces in the home; having a family charging station so that everyone puts their devices on charge before bedtime; and learning how best to handle tech tantrums when screens are taken away. The second is to regulate tech: use screen time controls or a parental app that enforces a screen time schedule, disable push notifications – a quieter phone is used much less, and utilise the ‘Do Not Disturb’ functionality on your devices.

For further information visit justaskmax.com

THE SHORTLIST: WEST HAMPSTEAD Beckford Primary School State co-ed day school for pupils aged 3 to 11 (020 7435 8646; beckford.camden.sch.uk) North Bridge House Nursery and Pre-Prep West Hampstead

Independent co-ed day school for pupils aged 2 to 7 (020 7428 1520; northbridgehouse.com) Broadhurst School Independent co-ed day school for pupils aged 2 to 5+ (020 7328 4280; broadhurstschool.com)

The Mulberry House School Independent co-ed day school for pupils aged 2 to 7+ (020 8452 7340; mulberryhouseschool.com)

pupils aged 3 to 11 (020 7431 7984; emmanuel.camden.sch.uk)

What makes it different?

North Bridge House is a nonselective, all-through school.

That means children automatically progress from each key stage to the next, without the stress of entrance exams. The West Hampstead school is a brand-new building, with facilities that use natural, sustainable products as much as possible. Our children can grow their own vegetables and look after chickens. We also offer state-ofthe-art immersive technology and apply Philosophy for Children (P4C) to improve communication skills, teamwork and resilience.

How would you describe the atmosphere?

Our school is a growing hub for the local community, where parents and children are made to feel safe and comfortable. It’s all about fostering a genuine love of learning among happy, confident children.

What about your personal educational ethos?

In a future where technology will play an increasing role, our children will need to have excellent communication and social skills.

I believe our creative, immersive spaces, as well as the co-ed environment, will facilitate these.

A co-ed setting in particular is very important in shaping the children’s social skills in these formative years. Young children need to be exposed to diversity so they can adapt to different environments as they grow up.

85-87 Fordwych Road, NW2 (020 7428 1520; northbridgehouse.com)

Emmanuel CE Primary School State co-ed day school for

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Sporting chance

A good all-round physical education at school is so important. We talk to Jonny Dunne, St Anthony’s Assistant Head, to find out how the school’s sports curriculum benefits their boys

All boys from Year 3 up play competitive fixtures in a variety of sports, regardless of ability

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What are the health benefits of physical education in schools? I don’t think there has been a more important call for physical education in schools for a long time. Children have spent large periods of the last year locked up at home, missing out on the physical, mental and social aspects of sport. The benefits to both body and mind are countless and at St. Anthony’s we will continue to offer a wide range of organised sport and co-curricular activities to allow this generation of children to get back on their feet.

Are there life lessons to be learnt through participating in sport? Sport can engender persistence, integrity, teamwork, trust, accountability, patience and passion, all important life skills. At St. Anthony’s we use the CARDS initiative to teach our boys lessons that can be implemented both on and off the sports field Creativity The ability to overcome a problem in different ways Awareness Recognising individual and collective opportunities and thinking of others Resilience The skill of adapting to pressure and overcoming adversity Decision Making Being confident in selecting an effective action in all situations Self-organisation This could mean remembering to pack a PE kit or turning up to an exam on time.

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How does physical education benefit academic achievement? There has been countless research into the benefits that PE has on academic performance. Some of the results from these studies show that PE can increase focus and concentration in the classroom, increase oxygen to the brain and significantly improve pupils’ attitudes to learning. It is not a given that being able to run 5K will help children to excel academically, but the evidence is clear that our boys are much happier and more confident – both in and out of the classroom – when they stay active.

What is the ethos behind the sports education offered at St. Anthony’s?

St. Anthony’s has a “sport for all” ethos and we encourage and nurture the importance of taking part in physical activity to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. All our boys, from Year 3 through to Year 8 play competitive fixtures in a number of sports, and we stretch and challenge our most able athletes by entering both local and national competitions. Our U13 Football Squad recently went on tour to Spain, where we trained with coaches from both Atletico and Real Madrid.

Our hope is that we can forge a lifelong trend for participation in sport and teach pupils to be sympathetic to others in both a social and sporting context.

How does sport fit into the curriculum at St. Anthony’s? Every pupil has the opportunity

How do you ensure that every child is involved? As I already mentioned, all of our pupils take part in weekly competitive fixtures from Year 3. We offer a high number of activities in both PE and games to allow every pupil to develop a passion for sport. We differentiate lessons to allow all levels of pupil to make progress and our boys are taught the importance of kindness both in and out of the classroom.

This includes making sure that every pupil feels included, regardless of ability.

What facilities are available to pupils?

On site we have two large playgrounds that are used for multiple sports, including basketball fixtures and badminton. We have a 15-metre pool on site that is used by every pupil at the school and is a key training facility for our gala squad.

Our indoor hall is used for gymnastics, dance and Key Stage One PE and our sports ground at Brondesbury offers football and rugby pitches, cricket nets and pitches, tennis and squash courts. Athletics equipment is also available, including high-jump and long jump facilities and an athletics track during the summer term.

For enquiries, call 020 7435 3597 (stanthonysprep.org.uk)

to take part in PE, games, swimming or cocurricular activities almost every day of the week, including some weekends. All pupils from Reception up have timetabled swimming and PE lessons and boys from Year 2 to 8 have timetabled games lessons throughout the week.

Our boys are very good all-rounders and are capable of transitioning from a maths lesson to a football pitch very quickly!

From tennis courts to football pitches and a 15-metre swimming pool, the St. Anthony’s sports facilities are truly first class

How does the curriculum change throughout a child’s time at the school? The number of sporting opportunities increases greatly as boys progress through the year groups at St. Anthony’s. In Key Stage One, the focus is on gross motor skills, teaching sportsmanship and learning the enjoyment of movement.

In Key Stage Two, boys begin to play competitive fixtures with other schools and enter competitions such as those run by IAPS in football, rugby, hockey, cricket, and table tennis and inter-school fixtures in cross-country running, tennis, basketball and athletics.

We aim to teach game awareness, resilience and teamwork through these competitions.

In Key Stage Three, our pupils go on residential tours including our Spanish Football Tour and the Prep4Sport Tournament at St. George’s Park.

They complete a unit of work on Health-Related Fitness and develop a sense of leadership and organisation. Additionally, pupils in Years 6 to 8 are looking forward to a ski-trip planned for 2022.

Are there opportunities for pupils to get involved in extra-curricular activities, too?

We run a number of extra-curricular clubs for Years 2 to 8. These include a Fit HIIT club, swimming club in our own pool, running club on Hampstead Heath, multi sports club where boys enjoy badminton, basketball, football and cricket, plus we have clubs in yoga, dance, boxing and from September we will have a karate teacher, too!

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This month’s hottest properties FOR SALE Honeybourne Road, NW6

This magnificent seven bed house offers oodles of living space in which to spread out in style – over 3,600 sq ft, in fact. Behind its handsome red brick façade you’ll find a beautifully refurbished modern home with a mix of period features and an elegant décor. High spec and high tech, the property boasts CAT6 cabling and a Control 4 system, which allows residents to operate the alarm, lighting, and AV equipment with just a swipe on a smart device. Including a second floor nanny annexe and a landscaped garden with a summer house, it is an ideal family home. £4.5 million, Goldschmidt & Howland (020 020 7433 6868; g-h.co.uk)

TO LET Beckford Building, NW6

Set within a stylish Manhattan style new development in the heart of West Hampstead is this thoughtfully designed one bed apartment. Flat 306 boasts an open-plan kitchen and living room and light-loving floor-to-ceiling windows. The contemporary Jack and Jill bathroom is accessed via the living room and bedroom, while outside space comes in the form of a private balcony.

Tenants can enjoy 24 hour concierge, plus use of the development’s stateof-the-art gym and health spa, and pretty communal gardens.

Could this be your perfect pad? £495 per week, Aston Chase (020 7724 4724; astonchase.com)

FOR SALE Crediton Hill, NW6

Tennis fan? This four bed, three bathroom apartment backs onto the Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club and boasts the perfect viewing spot in the form of a long balcony at the back – line up your garden chairs for the best seats on court. Arranged over the ground and lower-ground floors of a smart red brick link terrace, the recently and luxuriously refurbished property brags a stylish contemporary kitchen and a near 15ft master suite with fitted storage.

And it’s just an eight minute walk to West Hampstead’s transport hub with the Overground and Thameslink lines on offer. Ace! £1,425,000, Parkheath (020 7794 7111; parkheath.com)

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Welcome to the ’Wood Beauchamp Estates have unveiled their stylish new flagship branch on St. John’s Wood High Street – and they’re in seriously good company.

The neighbourhood is famed for Abbey Road Studios, with its iconic zebra crossing made famous by the Fab Four; for Lord’s, the veritable home of cricket; for having the sanctuary-like Regent’s Park on the doorstep; and of course, for its residential property offering, which isn’t too shoddy, either: think classic Regency style houses, detached villas and stucco-fronted terraces, alongside the area’s ever-popular apartment blocks, whether new build or chic mid-century. Gary Hersham, Beauchamp’s founding director says: “St. John’s Wood is one of the most vibrant markets in London at present, due to the supply of high quality houses with home offices and gardens, and luxury apartments with proximity to parks, which is exactly what people want. Homes are in high demand here and this is why we are delighted to be opening our new St. John’s Wood office, located right in the centre of the High Street.”

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Q. How important is a good de-clutter in order to sell?

TK International I love London because… of its cultural variety.

There are so many interesting people to meet and there is always something going on, whether that’s a new restaurant to try or exhibition to see, and the many green spaces come to life in the sunshine!

First London home? I was raised in Primrose Hill, then moved to Maida Vale and then Hampstead.

But the first property I bought was a one-bed in South Hampstead.

Favourite client?

I let my grandmother’s properties, so obviously she has to be my favourite!

Period property or new-build?

Period property every time. Some new builds are architecturally interesting but I think they are few and far between.

If I wasn’t an estate agent I’d be… a food critic, ideally, more likely a waiter.

Favourite London street?

Honourable mentions to Portobello Road, Golborne Road, Neal’s Yard and Southbank. But I’ve always loved Fitzrovia, so I’ll go Charlotte Street.

Favourite place to grab a coffee?

Dark Habit in Queen’s Park, Ginger & White in Hampstead, Kaffeine in Fitzrovia…

Gail’s is ubiquitous and offers solid coffee, too.

Favourite eatery?

Lisboa Patisserie on Golborne Road,

for both the cakes and the nostalgia.

My dad took me there as a kid and it hasn’t changed at all in 35 years.

I get withdrawal symptoms if I go too long without having one of their Pastéis de Nata.

Where do you go for head space in the city?

A walk in the park with my family.

Hampstead Heath, Primrose Hill, Regent’s Park and Queen’s Park are my favourites.

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Sutherland Avenue

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An extremely rare to the market detached Victorian house with gated off-street parking and a private multi-layered garden. The house comprises five-bedrooms and is set over four floors, spanning approximately 3,300 sq. ft. Sutherland Avenue is very well located to take advantage of the amenities of both Maida Vale and Warwick Avenue.

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Hillfield Court

£1,000,000

Belsize Park NW3

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A bright two-double bedroom apartment situated on the fourth floor of a purpose-built block with porter and off-street parking. The apartment has views of London’s skyline and is superbly located 0.2 miles from the numerous shops, cinema and restaurants that Haverstock Hill provides.

EPC rating D

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MILL HILL, NW7

£3,250,000 FREEHOLD 4 bedrooms (principle 22’)

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2 reception rooms

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1 acre

A superb home with panoramic views over manicured gardens and neighbouring countryside. A spectacular reception/dining leads to a bespoke kitchen and two additional receptions. A substantial outbuilding has been converted into a large work office. EPC: C 020 3925 6579

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£5,950,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD 3 bedrooms

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A remarkable luxurious penthouse apartment in Hampstead’s premier development situated at the heart of Hampstead village. Features include a double volume reception room with galleried mezzanine, three terraces and panoramic views. EPC: C

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LAMBOLLE ROAD, BELSIZE PARK, NW3 Available for sale for the first time in forty five years, this top floor apartment provides close to 1600 square feet of spacious accommodation, and is located along a particularly desirable residential street in the heart of Belsize Park. There are four good sized bedrooms, a generous reception and a separate modern kitchen. A wonderful feeling of natural light can be found throughout, with windows on every side of this detached property.

Lambolle Road is within easy walking distance of the shops at both Belsize Village and England’s Lane, along with the outstanding views and beautiful parkland of Primrose Hill.

Four Bedrooms • Large Reception Room • Separate Kitchen • Bathroom • Attic (With Potential To Develop And Create A Further Two Bedrooms And Bathrooms) Guest Cloakroom • Naturally Bright Rooms Throughout • Close To Belsize Park Underground Station • EPC D

£1,650,000 - Share of Freehold - Sole Agent

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FITZJOHN’S AVENUE, HAMPSTEAD NW3 A unique and meticulously modernised flat in this much admired building, positioned at the junction of two famous Hampstead streets.

The property provides two double bedrooms (one en-suite) a large bright reception and a separate kitchen - both giving access to an attractive private rear garden.

Field Court is enviably located, being within a short walking distance of Hampstead Village, the Northern Line and Hampstead Heath.

Two Double Bedrooms • Reception Room • Separate Kitchen • Bathroom • En-Suite Shower Room • Beautifully Designed Interior Two Individual Private Garden Areas • Parking Bay (Not Reserved) • EPC C

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CORRINGHAM, 13-16 CRAVEN HILL GARDENS, BAYSWATER, W2 £625,000 A stylish and beautifully presented spacious duplex apartment with its own private east facing balcony, which looks directly onto the mature and well-stocked pretty landscaped communal gardens. This striking modernist apartment has plenty of natural light throughout, open plan living, long lease, live-in-porter and located on one of Bayswater’s most sought after addresses. A distinctively modernist and rare Grade II early 1960’s building - Corringham was one of the most elaborately planned private blocks of its day. Designed by a Kenneth Frampton - regarded as one of the world’s leading historians of modernist architecture. The plan was executed with a sophisticated offering - an ideal east-west aspect to every property, with a maximum of through light and ventilation. This visionary design allowed each flat to be double aspect with sitting rooms at the front of the building and bedrooms at the back of the building looking out onto the mature pretty communal landscaped gardens. Almost within a stone’s throw of Hyde Park and within an easy walk to Paddington main line Station (Heathrow Express / forthcoming CrossRail), Lancaster Gate (Central Line) and an eclectic mix of shopping and eateries at Queensway and Westbourne Grove.

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Temple Fortune Hill, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, NW11 £2,895,000 | Freehold | Sole Agent An outstanding country house within Hampstead Garden Suburb. A once in a generation opportunity to purchase a rarely available unique double fronted detached house in this most tranquil and beautiful location next to Bigwood. This character home is placed in a private adopted cul-de-sac a short walk from the multiple shops, restaurants and buses at nearby Temple Fortune. The property features a separate self contained two storey annex comprising a kitchen/lounge, bedroom & bathroom, and further benefits from a double width garage and a lovely South-West facing rear garden. Viewing of this exceptional property is strongly advised.

Main House | Master Bedroom with En-Suite | Three Further Double Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms Study | Drawing Room | Dining Room | Kitchen/Diner | Two Cloakrooms | Utility Room Walk-in Larder | Double Garage | Mature Garden | Off Street Parking Annex | Kitchen/Diner | Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom | Access to main House

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HAMPSTEAD VILLAGE, NW3

£1,999,950

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Located at the far end of this popular development in the heart of Hampstead is this end of terrace, town house with a delightful and secluded private garden. The house has been very well maintained by the current owners and offers bright and airy accommodation over 4 floors.

The many features of this property include double and secondary glazing throughout, use of the lovely central communal garden, designated off-street parking for one car, permit parking, flexible accommodation with ample opportunity to create an extra bedroom suite or reception space, if required, and far reaching views across London from the top floor, Although located centrally to Hampstead Village this attractive close is secluded and away from the hustle bustle of Hampstead High Street and Rosslyn Hill, both of which are on the doorstep, yet within 0.25 mile of Hampstead tube and shops and 0.5 mile of Belsize Park tube and shopping facilities. Hampstead Heath is also located within 0.5 mile.

4/5 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | double reception room | kitchen/breakfast room | study/bedroom 5 | playroom/media room | roof terrace | private patio | communal garden | off-street parking.

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A bright, well-proportioned apartment situated on the second floor of this sought after purpose built block benefitting from an attractive communal garden and porter.

The block is ideally located within easy reach of the shops & cafes in Clifton Road, the Regents Canal and excellent public transport connections 2 Double Bedrooms. En-Suite Bathroom. Shower Room. Kitchen. Dining Hall. Reception Room. Communal Garden.

Off Street Parking subject to availability. EPC Rating D.

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Belsize Park NW3 £1,450,000 Well proportioned 3 bedroom garden flat

Semi-detached white fronted conversion

Entire lower floor

1258 sqft approx

Wood flooring and exposed brickwork

Garden access from reception and kitchen

Sole use of undemised 57’ garden

Spacious 22’ reception

Excellent 15’ kitchen/diner

17’ bedroom with en suite

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16 BISHOPSWOOD ROAD, N6 £12,500,000 GUIDE PRICE Bishopwood Road is an exceptional restored Victorian residence located on the peaceful, crescent shaped Bishopswood Road in Highgate.

The exceptional living space includes a master bedroom suite that fills the entire first floor, an ultra modern family kitchen, a selection of formal entertaining rooms, a swimming pool, spa area, gym and a cinema / media room. The impeccably landscaped garden with its collection of trees planted in the 1920s secretly conceals the basement leisure and entertainment suite below. Bishopswood Road has long been one of the most desirable streets to live in Highgate.

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ENTRANCE HALLWAY; DOUBLE DRAWING ROOM/ DINING ROOM; KITCHEN; FAMILY DINING ROOM WITH PAVED TERRACE; FAMILY ROOM; STUDY; CLOAKROOM; LIFT; PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN; UTILITY ROOM; STAFF STUDIO WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM; MASTER BEDROOM WITH HIS & HERS EN SUITE BATHROOMS AND DRESSING ROOMS; 5 FURHTER BEDROOMS ALL WITH EN SUITE BATHROOMS; LEISURE FLOOR WITH SWIMMING POOL, JACUZZI, CHANGING AND SHOWER ROOM, SAUNA, CINEMA/ MEDIA ROOM, BAR; 4 FURTHER WCS; 2 PLANT ROOMS; GARAGE; CARRIAGE DRIVEWAY; LANDSCAPED GARDEN

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MONTAGU SQUARE, LONDON, W1 An extremely elegant three double bedroom apartment

This elegant 3 double bedroom, 3 bathroom (previously 4 bedroom) apartment, mainly on the ground floor of a Georgian building, is presented in good decorative condition with 3M ceiling heights. This fine home is extremely bright and boasts a 23' double aspect reception room with views over Montagu Square. Montagu Square is one of Marylebone’s finest squares and is only a short walk away from the fashionable Marylebone High Street and Selfridges. Access is available to the private square gardens. The photos of the reception room & bedrooms show CGI furniture for illustration.

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HAMPDEN GURNEY STREET, W1 A beautifully presented second floor 3 double bedroom purpose built apartment just moments from Oxford Street.

3 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Shower Room - Reception Room - Kitchen - Balcony - Lift - Secure Underground Parking EPC Rating C LEASEHOLD 136 YEARS UNEXPIRED

£1,350,000

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GREVILLE ROAD, NW6 Beautifully refurbished and interior designed to a very high standard, a large 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment extending to 1177 sq ft.

2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Reception Room - Study/Conservatory - Open Plan Kitchen - Terrace - Lift - 24 Hour Porterage Underground Parking Space - Communal Garden - Inclusive of Heating & Hot Water - EPC Rating C FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED

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30 Years Experience in Marylebone Village

HARLEY STREET, MARYLEBONE VILLAGE, LONDON W1 Jeremy James and Company are delighted to offer this apartment for sale. This one bedroom apartment is situated on the top floor (Fourth Floor) located in the heart of Marylebone Village.

This unique apartment benefits from abundance of light, high ceilings and has access onto a flat roof area of outside space (not demised). The common parts including the lift have recently been refurbished.The building is located on the east side of Harley Street at the junction with New Cavendish Street.

Both Oxford Circus and Bond Street underground stations are within close proximity.

The shopping facilities of Marylebone high street and Oxford Street together with the open spaces of Regent Park are also nearby.

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LEASEHOLD: 134 YEARS REMAINING £1,185,000

UPPER WIMPOLE STREET, MARYLEBONE VILLAGE, LONDON W1 Stunning apartment finished to an extremely high standard situated a few moments walk away from Marylebone High Street with it`s exclusive boutiques, and bustling restaurants and cafes.

Both Baker Street and Bond Street Underground Stations are close by, as are the open spaces of Regents Park.

The accommodation comprises of a fabulous reception room, beautiful dining room, separate kitchen, spacious bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a cloakroom.

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£922 PER WEEK

+44 (0) 20 7486 4111

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A beautiful five-bedroom, double fronted Grade II Listed Nash residence (277 sq m/ 2,986 sq ft) arranged over three floors, situated in a quiet road adjacent to Regent’s Park. The property benefits from three reception rooms, an integral garage and use of Park Square’s private residents’ gardens.

The house is located within walking distance of the range of shopping and entertainment amenities of Marylebone High Street and the West End, and within close proximity of Great Portland Street (0.3 miles) and Baker Street (0.4 miles) Underground Stations.

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BELSIZE PARK, NW3 A beautifully presented and recently refurbished 3 double bedroom mews house (approx. 1,370 sq ft / 127 sq m) located in arguably the most attractive mews in Belsize Park. Having been the subject of a full modernisation programme, the house is arranged over 3 floors and benefits from a 25’ Reception room, Master Bedroom suite with adjacent roof terrace and off-street parking.

RECEPTION ROOM • DINING ROOM • KITCHEN WITH B’FAST BAR • 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • 2 BATHROOMS (1 EN SUITE) • GUEST WC • ROOF TERRACE • OFF STREET PARKING • EPC E £920 PER WEEK

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ST JOHN’S WOOD ROAD, NW8 A stunning, light & bright 2 bed / 2 bath apartment (approx. 1,302 sq.ft. / 121 sq.m.) on the 6th floor situated within this popular recent development opposite Lords Cricket Ground and within moments from St John’s Wood amenities as well as Regent’s Park.

RECEPTION ROOM • DINING ROOM • KITCHEN • 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • 2 BATHROOMS (1 EN SUITE) • TERRACE • UNDERGROUND PARKING • PORTER • LIFT • AIR-COOLING SYSTEM • COMMUNAL GARDENS • COMMUNAL WATER • EPC B. £845 PER WEEK

SOLE AGENT

105 ST JOHN’S WOOD TERRACE, NW8 6PL

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