Fabric October 2020

TAKE TO THE FLOOR Create warmth and character this autumn with a natural wood floor

FROM CRIB TO CASA Oliver Proudlock and Emma Louise Connolly unveil their glam home

LOCAL LOVE PLUS A leafy green village on the What to do this month Heath’s edge, Hampstead The best London Property holds the key to our heart Market advice and insight

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CONTENTS

October 2020

The definitive guide to London living

p35 We heart autumn’s beautiful colour palette

Editor’s letter Liz Skone James While I can’t be sure exactly what the situation will be when you read this letter, I can promise a little escapism with our October issue. Our focus this month, as the days draw in, is on cosying up for autumn, starting with a snuggly selection of seasonal must-haves on our Wish List. Interiors-wise, as the seasons change, we’re lusting after the warmth and texture that comes with a real wood floor – there are so many gorgeous options to choose from. For those looking to hibernate at home (and who wouldn’t, once you’ve got it looking so lovely), on our Food & Drink page we’ve got more Michelinstarred takeaways and an introduction to a new series of at-home events at this year’s London Restaurant Festival, while Style & Wellbeing introduces the latest home gym equipment that uses artificial intelligence to whip you into shape in under a minute (yes, really). And our cover star Keeley Hawes tells us about her two latest shows, both very different, but nonetheless perfect viewing for an autumnal night in. Should you fancy getting out and about, you’ll find the hottest tickets in town on our Culture page, or why not head out to explore this month’s postcode crush – out of all of our areas, Hampstead has to be one of our favourites. Until next time…

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

BLENHEIM ROAD ST JOHN’S WOOD, NW8

£4,500,000 FREEHOLD / JOINT SOLE AGENT

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

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

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

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HOLYROOD COURT PRIMROSE HILL, NW1

£3,750,000 LEASEHOLD / JOINT SOLE AGENT

A rare opportunity to acquire a spacious (234 sqm / 2,514 sqft) lateral penthouse apartment with direct lift access, set within this exclusive gated development close to the open spaces of both Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill.

The accommodation comprises a main bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom, two further bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, a fourth bedroom/study, a beautifully equipped modern kitchen and a very spacious 32' open plan reception/dining room with direct access onto the wraparound terrace.

The property benefits from a communal courtyard garden, 24-hour concierge and two secure underground parking spaces. Holyrood Court is located close to the open spaces, playing fields and gardens of Regent’s Park and is convenient for the amenities of Camden Town and Primrose Hill. EPC = C.

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n exceptional double fronted house, extensively refurbished by the current owners to a sophisticated, stylish and modern specification. Arranged over three floors, the property benefits from a beautiful south-facing garden, generous off street parking, and close proximity to Hampstead Village and the heath.

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Guide price ÂŁ7,950,000 Freehold Knight Frank Hampstead craig.draper@knightfrank.com 020 3797 2160

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his stunning Art Deco house was the home of the Marquis and Marquesa de Casa Maury built in 1938, many of its beautiful original features still remain.

This lateral house is situated on a sought after tree lined boulevard with a 100ft rear garden, swimming pool, built in Fendi kitchen and impressive living spaces.

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Handsome double mews house Baynes Mews, Belsize Park, NW3 Belsize Park Underground Station: 0.5 miles 2 reception rooms, kitchen, dining room, 2 principal bedroom suites with dressing rooms, 2 further ensuite bedrooms, shower room, study, utility room, 2 garages, EPC = C

Freehold | 3,070 sq ft | Guide ÂŁ3.65 million

Peter Brookes Savills Hampstead Residential Sales 020 7472 5036 pbrookes@savills.com

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Elegant home with exceptional views Chester Terrace, Regent's Park, NW1 Regent's Park Underground Station: 0.6 miles Grade I listed, reception room, kitchen, dining room, 7 bedrooms (2 en suite), 2 further bathrooms, 3 guest cloakrooms, study, cinema room, roof terrace, lift

Leasehold, approximately 127 years remaining | 4,596 sq ft | Guide ÂŁ10.999 million

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

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HOCROFT ESTATE | NW2

Located on the popular Hocroft Estate, a spacious semi-detached five bedroom home extended and refurbished by the present owners within the last 10 years. The house is arranged over three floors and provides 2,485 sq ft / 230 sq m of accommodation with the benefit of off-street parking for three cars and a 90ft southwest facing rear garden.

GUIDE PRICE: £1,895,000 JOINT SOLE SELLING AGENT

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Having been the subject of a comprehensive programme of refurbishment, a three floor coach house providing 2,153 sq ft / 200 sq m of accommodation. This four bedroom house is set behind a driveway with parking for three cars and features a stunning 61ft landscaped private rear garden.

GUIDE PRICE: £4,350,000 JOINT SOLE SELLING AGENT

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Discreetly approached via a private driveway, a wonderful Victorian end of terrace family home arranged over four floors and enviably located on Rudall Crescent, Hampstead Village, NW3. This charming home offers spacious and well planned accommodation packed with character, comprising a delightful kitchen/family room with Aga, direct access to a mature private garden, six bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en-suite) and off street parking. The property is located close to Hampstead Heath and Hampstead High Street, with its array of shops, cafes, restaurants and local amenities.

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A substantial mid terrace bay fronted six bedroom Edwardian family home positioned on Eldon Grove, Hampstead Village, NW3. The house offers a landscaped rear garden providing both a large decked area and a low maintenance turf to the rear with the additional benefit of a self-contained office/studio. The property is conveniently located for access to the shops and amenities of Hampstead Village, Belsize Park and South End Green, with transport available close by at Hampstead and Belsize Park Underground stations (both Northern Line) and Hampstead Heath Overground Station.

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IMPERIAL COURT, PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, NW8 £1,900,000 A lovely two double bedroom apartment situated on the third floor of Imperial Court which is one of St John’s Wood premier blocks. The flat benefits from an elegant balcony facing the beautiful Regents Park, additional features include two bathrooms, secure underground parking for one car, passenger lift, 24 hour porterage and a Gym located on the ground floor.

Leasehold 900 Years plus | Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom | Second Bedroom | Shower Room | Reception Room | Kitchen | Balcony | Communal Garden | Secure Underground Parking | Communal Gym | 24 Hour Porterage | Passenger Lift | EPC Rating C

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BENTINCK CLOSE, PRINCE ALBERT ROAD, NW8 £3,250,000 A stunning five bedroom apartment offering superb and uninterrupted views over Regents Park and the London Skyline beyond. This outstanding family home is situated on the top (6th) floor of this prestigious portered building and features extremely well planned lateral accommodation extending to approximately 2156sqft/200.29sqm.

Leasehold | Three Bedrooms with En-Suites | Two Further Bedrooms | Family Bathroom | Guest WC | Reception Room | Dining Room | Kitchen | Balcony | Communal Courtyard Garden | Passenger Lift | Porterage | EPC Rating F

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CLIFTON COURT MAIDA VALE NW8 A BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED APARTMENT WITHIN AN ELEGANT PERIOD BUILDING This exceptional two-bedroom apartment is located on the second floor of a sought after period building on the corner of St John’s Wood Road and Maida Vale. The apartment has been refurbished to a high standard and exudes light being south facing with an open plan reception, dining area and kitchen. Clifton Court benefits from unreserved parking, communal gardens and porter as well as being a few minutes walk from Little Venice.

Accommodation: Reception/dining room, kitchen/breakfast area, principal bedroom with ensuite cloakroom, second bedroom, bathroom. Amenities: Landscaped communal gardens, porter.

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OLD QUEEN STREET WESTMINSTER SW1 A BRAND-NEW DEVELOPMENT A MAGNIFICENT OF GRADE 25 TWOIIAND LISTED THREE GEORGIAN BEDROOM HOUSE LUXURY APARTMENTS Nestled on Old Queen Street, running parallel to Birdcage Walk and St James’s Park. This spectacular property is arranged over seven spacious floors, boasting five generous bedrooms, landscaped rear garden, a terrace overlooking St James’s Park and a roof terrace with far-reaching views across Whitehall and towards the London Eye. Old Queen Street is situated in a prime position, conveniently located at the heart of Westminster, London’s prestigious political district.

Accommodation: Entrance hall, reception room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 guest cloakrooms, study, drawing room, principal ensuite bedroom, 4 further bedrooms (2 ensuite), shower room Amenities: Three vaults, two terraces, landscaped rear garden

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CLIFTON HILL ST JOHN’S WOOD NW8

AN ELEGANT GRADE II LISTED DETACHED HOME (322.7 SQ M / 3,474 SQ FT) WITH HIGH CEILINGS AND ORIGINAL PERIOD FEATURES. THE HOUSE OFFERS WELL-PLANNED AND SPACIOUS FAMILY ACCOMMODATION AND BENEFITS FROM A DELIGHTFUL SOUTH-FACING GARDEN AND OFFSTREET PARKING. Clifton Hill is located on the west side of the St John’s Wood and within close proximity of The American School in London as well as St John’s Wood High Street and St John’s Wood Underground Station (Jubilee Line).

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Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Dressing Room and Bathroom, 5 Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Shower Room, Guest /Staff Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom, Reception Hall, 2 Reception Rooms, Family Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Study, 2 Guest Cloakrooms, Utility Room, South-Facing Garden and Patio, Off-Street Parking.

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FREEHOLD SOLE AGENT ASKING PRICE £6,750,000

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

Imposing semi-detached Victorian Blue Plaque house Hampstead, NW3 Imposing semi-detached Victorian Blue Plaque house, which retains a wealth of period features and offers excellent family accommodation. Renovation required Arkwright Road is conveniently situated for all the schools, shops, restaurants and local amenities of Hampstead Village, Hampstead Underground Station (Northern Line) and Finchley Road Underground (Jubilee and Metropolitan Line).

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Overlooking and enjoying views across the Heath Linnell Drive, NW11 Linnell House nestles at the end of a quiet enclave overlooking and enjoying views across the Heath Extension. Occupying a wider than average plot, spanning 495 sq m (5330 sq ft) over three storeys we are delighted to offer a 5/6 bedroom double fronted detached family home maintained beautifully throughout.

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

5 Bedrooms • 3 Reception Room/Living Rooms • Kitchen & Breakfast Room • 3 En Suite Bathrooms • Shower Room • Guest Wc • Office • Games Room • 2 Utility Rooms • Balcony • Double Garage • Driveway • Parking • Garden

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Located on this ever popular road close to the public transport amenities, cafĂŠs, restaurants and convenience shopping of Golders Green, is this beautifully presented, newly built substantial house of some 3,689 sq ft (gross).

This wonderful home is set back from the road behind a driveway which provides parking for three/four cars.

The ground floor accommodation offers an architecturally impressive entrance hallway with a striking floating staircase, a 20' x 20' front reception room and a vast 34'6 x 29' kitchen/family room (plus utility room) with sliding doors leading out to a 53'6 x 35'5 garden.

The first and second floors provide five double bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom and fitted wardrobe or walk-in closet.

An early viewing of this impressive home is highly recommended.

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An extremely attractive five/six bedroom, double-fronted detached house, situated at the end of a quiet sought-after private close and boasting stunning views across the Heath Extension.

This beautiful family home occupies a larger than average plot and enjoys 5,330 sq ft gross (495 sq m) on just three floors. The living accommodation is ideal for entertaining and comprises a 28' reception room as well as a separate family room and dining room, with all three rooms providing access to the wraparound garden. In addition, there is a large fitted kitchen/breakfast room and utility room.

The house is complemented by a double garage plus off-street parking for a further four cars and is conveniently located within walking distance of Golders Green underground station with its wide choice of shops, cafĂŠs and restaurants.

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Positioned on the ground floor this attractive apartment offers well planned accommodation extending to 1560sqft/144.92sqm featuring a superb open plan reception area with two bay windows and a spacious dining hall which leads on to the kitchen. Offering three bedrooms the master suite is quietly situated towards the rear of the apartment with a further bay window looking on to Wells Rise, a dressing area and bathroom. The two further bedrooms are served by a recently refurbished shower room which is cleverly designed sitting between both bedrooms, providing en suite access.

EPC Rating: C

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Positioned within fabulous mature grounds is this double fronted house located on this prestigious avenue in North West London. The house boasts 4,676 sq ft of fantastic family accommodation set over two floors. This spacious detached residence located on The Bishops Avenue, N2 offers five bedrooms, five receptions and six bathrooms. To the front of the property the carriage driveway provides ample off street parking and access to the garage.

To the rear, the gardens extend in excess of 95ft with wonderful views and plenty of privacy. Close to East Finchley Underground station (Northern line), there are also numerous buses offering access to the West End and the City.

Hampstead Heath and Kenwood House within easy reach. EPC Rating: E

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SHELDON AVENUE, N6 £7,750,000

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Located close to the beautiful grounds of Kenwood House and Hampstead Heath, an elegant freehold residence which has been extensively refurbished using finishes of the highest possible standards sourced from around the world.

The house features a dramatic triple height entrance hallway and well planned and arranged accommodation over three floors. There is an extensive landscaped garden which leads to a self contained leisure complex with a freeform swimming pool, Jacuzzi spa, sauna and gymnasium. To the front the house is set behind a sweeping gated carriage driveway which leads to a double width garage.

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29’ DRAWING ROOM: 20’ X 18’ DINING ROOM: FAMILY ROOM: KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: MORNING ROOM: ENTRANCE HALL: 24’ MASTER BEDROOM WITH HIS AND HERS DRESSING ROOMS AND EXTRAVAGANT BATHROOM: 6 FURTHER BEDROOM SUITES INCLUDING A GUEST SUITE WITH SITTING ROOM/BEDROOM 8: UTILITY ROOM: DOUBLE WIDTH GARAGE: LANDSCAPED 135’ GARDEN: SELF CONTAINED LEISURE COMPLEX WITH SWIMMING POOL, JACUZZI SPA, SAUNA AND GYMNASIUM: SWEEPING CARRIAGE DRIVEWAY.

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One of the finest houses to come onto the market. Approached by a magnificent carriage driveway is this ambassadorial detached residence built ten years ago, standing in its own grounds.

The house features a grand central staircase in beautiful white marble with ornate balustrades. The accommodation is approximately 15,737 sq.ft/ 1,462 sm, 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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A historic Grade II* Listed Queen Anne family house, beautifully presented with a classic interior and charming period features. There are five bedrooms, three reception rooms and an outstanding rear garden, ideal for entertaining.

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

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The Mount, NW3 ÂŁ5,995,000

Set behind a deep walled front garden, in an elevated yet secluded setting, a Grade II Listed five bedroom house which would make a fantastic family home. This property offers 4,201 sq. ft of space with five reception rooms, a wine cellar and a double garage. There is a large garden and roof terrace, perfect for enjoying those summer months. Situated in Hampstead Village and ideally located close to the boutiques and cafĂŠs, energy rating d.

Dexters Hampstead. 56 Heath Street, London, NW3 1DL T: 020 7433 0273 E: hampsteadsales@dexters.co.uk

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ST JOHN’S WOOD, NW8 36 1984 - 2020

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

On the market for the first time in 37 years, we are delighted to offer this charming 4 Bedroom period semi-detached house (2043 sq ft/190 sq m) located on the East side of St John’s Wood and situated adjacent to Avenue Road.

ENTRANCE HALL • GUEST CLOAKROOM • RECEPTION ROOM • 23’ KITCHEN/FAMILY AREA • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM • 2ND BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM • 2 FURTHER BEDROOMS • FAMILY SHOWER ROOM • CENTRAL HEATING • FRONT AND REAR GARDENS • RESIDENTS PARKING • WITHIN EASY REACH OF ST JOHN’S WOOD UNDERGROUND STATION (JUBILEE LINE) AND LOCAL BUS STOPS • EPC=E.

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SHERINGHAM, ST JOHN’S WOOD, NW8 A spacious, bright 3 bedroom corner apartment situated on the 4th floor of this prestige modern courtyard development located in the heart of St John’s Wood. The flat has a triple aspect and comprises 1,333 sq.ft / 124 sq.m of well planned accommodation with a spacious 22’ reception room with balcony access. In addition, there is the benefit of 2 garages.

CENTRAL HEATING • RESIDENT PORTER • LIFT • CCTV • ENTRY PHONE • COMMUNAL GARDEN • WITHIN EASY REACH OF TUBE STATION • WITHIN EASY REACH OF BUS STOP • EPC=C.

36 1984 - 2020

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

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EXHIBITION

Zümrütoglu: Atonal Drift 9 October-14 November, JD Malat

Hailed by some as the ‘Turkish Francis Bacon’, this 1970-born artist is making waves in the international art scene – but for now, he’s ours.

Expect a series of paintings and sculpture that explore the ‘dissonant and disharmonious body’, with Zümrütoğlu’s trademark figurative abstraction as its core. The artist cites Western literature, philosophy and music as influences, and he isn’t afraid to wade into the dark side of human existence – whilst pushing corporeal boundaries. Think highly expressive and colourful canvasses featuring fleshy, swirling strokes in thickly applied oils, alongside ceramic forms that offer a visceral shock and border the grotesque.

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THEATRE

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The Botanical City

By Hélèna Dove and Harry Adès

While London’s tourists are often advised to look up – so as not to miss the incredible architecture overhead – this book encourages us city dwellers to look down, and all around us, at the wealth of wild plants growing right on our doorstep. Created in collaboration with the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, and featuring beautiful illustrations lifted from a rare 18th century book in Kew’s library called Flora Londinensis, it offers one insightful botanical – and specifically urban – journey of discovery.

If you don’t know your sneezewort from your bastard balm, you soon will. £25 (hoxtonminipress.com)

In an age of social distancing it seems a natural progression that the monologue should be having a moment. Alan Bennett’s beloved series both reached new audiences and rekindled our nostalgia during lockdown. The BBC One remake of these disparate but interconnecting stories of domesticity, isolation, and suppressed emotions, conversely, proved a much-needed lift. Now, eight of the actors featured, including Maxine Peake, Kristin Scott-Thomas, and Imelda Staunton, will be reviving their solo performances – only this time it’s on the stage. Expect a reduced capacity auditorium at the Tower Bridge based playhouse, but nonetheless, an electrifying one.

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Human nature

Keeley Hawes on work and life, from the horror of honourbased abuse to the resilience of the public during the pandemic

WORDS by LIZ SKONE JAMES

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t’s been a busy day for Keeley, who has been promoting her latest project, Honour. “I am quite pleased this day has come around,” she tells me, “because with Honour being shifted in the schedules due to lockdown and COVID, we had a bit of a false start with it, so actually it has been really good to talk about it today.”

Honour is based on the true story of the honour killing of 20-year-old Banaz Mahmod, who went missing in 2006. Her body was discovered three months later, buried in a suitcase in a garden in Birmingham, 100 miles away from her London home. The story is told through the eyes of Detective Chief Inspector Caroline Goode, who led the search. It has been co-produced by Keeley’s own production company, Buddy Club, and as well as taking the lead role, Keeley acted as executive producer.

Telling the story sensitively was, evidently, a great responsibility, so it is a relief that initial responses to the production (“It feels wrong to call it a show, because that has connotations of entertainment and show business, and it isn’t,” Keeley explains) have been positive.

“I was pleased, because two of Banaz’s sisters, Bekhal and Payzee, spoke to Gwyneth (Hughes), the writer and they were both… pleased is the wrong word, too, but I think they are relieved with the outcome. Payzee works very hard with IKWRO, which is the Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation, a charity that

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INTERVIEW Main image and left: in ITV’s Honour, Keeley plays real-life DCI Caroline Goode, who fought for justice for Banaz Mahmod Below: next up, a small part in the beautifully shot Netflix remake of Rebecca

And it was really inspiring.”

On the subject of what and who inspires her, Keeley tells me that she has found the public response to the pandemic extremely heartening. “I have been really inspired by how amazingly people have adapted through this crazy time. And shown such resilience. Just as humans, how we have adapted and found new ways of doing things while being nice to each other. You know, the amount of people who signed up to help the NHS – god it was so moving. I tried and they were like: ‘We’re full. We are really at capacity’. But that renews your faith in human nature. So that was very inspiring,” she tells me.

Though the NHS may not have required her time, Keeley was actually classified as a keyworker during the lockdown. “Contractually, weirdly, I was, because I am one of the voices on Classic FM,” she tells me. And through this work she got to see her beloved hometown in a new light. “I was able to go into the centre of London during lockdown. I went in to work, completely officially, it was all very safe and complied with everything. I grew up very centrally, so I feel very comfortable there, I know it really well, and it was so strange to see it emptied out. And it was raining when I went in, so it was like seeing it in a movie – an apocalyptic London,” she recalls. It has, she says, been a relief to go in since and to see the city coming back to life.

At the time of our interview, infection rates were just beginning to rise, and there was uncertainty surrounding this continued return to normality. Whatever happens, though, Keeley’s next project should offer a

“I have been really inspired by how amazingly people have adapted through this crazy time… and found new ways of doing things while being nice to each other.” helps people through honour-based abuse, and so I think it sort of goes hand in hand with what she is trying to achieve in educating people and shining a light onto the subject.”

Indeed, educating people about this subject is something Keeley herself has wanted to do since first reading the script. “I realised how ill-informed I was – and I am – about so-called honour-based abuse and murder. I mean nobody likes the fact that honour is attached to that, because it is rape and it is murder – that is what it is. There is no honour involved. It was incredibly eye opening for me just reading the scripts,” she tells me. “And I thought if I don’t know, then I’m sure that a lot of people are unaware, so this is something that could be really important, and really helpful. I read it in the very early stages of development, and I thought that this is a project that is at a point where I can be part of those conversations. It’s not often that something like that comes along – where you feel that your work can really make a difference.”

While Keeley is an old hand when it comes to acting, she is relatively new to producing, so what the critics think of this really matters to her. “I worry about being good at it, I suppose.

But it keeps me awake at night in a good way as well, because often I am excited. It’s good to be a bit scared, I think. I try to see it as a positive,” she laughs.

Work on other Buddy Club projects gave her something to think about during lockdown while other work came to a halt. “When the country went into lockdown, the production I was working on, Finding Alice, we were four or five weeks away from wrapping, and we had to shut the production down. I mean, it was the same for everyone, everywhere. And we still have five weeks to go to complete it,” she explains. “I have been working on Buddy Club from home though. Inevitably people haven’t stopped working behind the scenes in order to get back on track. And it has taken a long time, but things are moving, and people are working hard. Things are getting back on track,” she tells me.

A pause from filming also gave her an opportunity to actually watch some television herself – including Dance Moms with daughter Maggie (who, though fascinated by the show, is so far making no noises about following her parents – Keeley is married to Matthew Macfadyen – into show business), and, at the other end of the spectrum, the documentary Crip Camp. “It’s from the Obama’s production company. And I think it was one of their first offerings with Netflix,” Keeley explains. “It is about a camp for disabled teenagers in the sixties and it is extraordinary. It is really, really wonderful. It is about the disability campaign in the sixties and moving forward.

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little escapism. This month, she appears as Beatrice, Maxim de Winter’s sister in Ben Wheatley’s gorgeous remake of Rebecca for Netflix. A production Keeley sums up as: “a lovely autumnal film to get cosy with.” Energetic and talkative, Beatrice’s character immediately appealed to Keeley. “I thought that she was hilarious and that I could really have some fun with her. She is so great: we just laughed and laughed and laughed. She has this line when she says, ‘Oh bosh!’, so it became this thing where everybody was wandering around saying ‘Oh bosh!’ all the time,” she laughs.

After the responsibility of producing and starring in Honour, this was an altogether different experience for Keeley. “It was great fun, and it was one of those things where everybody else was doing all of the hard work,” she grins. “I went in – I think I was only on it for five days in the end – and it is always nice to do that. To go in on something as lovely as that and have a couple of lovely scenes and work with nice people. The casting of Lily, and everybody else… it is a brilliant, brilliant cast. I really enjoyed it and it looks beautiful. And I think it will find a whole new audience.” Having seen it myself, I couldn’t agree more.

Honour is on the ITV Hub now and will be available to stream on BritBox later this month. Rebecca will be available to stream on Netflix from 21 October

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MENTAL HEALTH: AT A TIPPING POINT?

Research by Bupa Global shows that the pandemic has negatively impacted women’s mental health, now is the time to tackle the issues raised

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orld Mental Health Day 2020 (10.10.20) demonstrates that public awareness of good mental health is growing, as is the moral, societal and business case for improving it. Yet despite this impetus, there are still numerous challenges in addressing issues head on.

Mental health concerns don’t discriminate by wealth.

High-net-worth individuals are just as likely to suffer from addiction or mental health issues as anyone else, but many may seek help less often for fear of losing important roles or because of a lack of support and guidance.

And there are some conditions that affect more women than men. For instance, depression is twice as common in women1. Add to this increased pressure for women at work, as they battle gender imbalances in pay and status, and it’s no surprise that the mental health burden on female executives is particularly high.

So how do we tackle these issues, and ensure that women are able to deal with the pressures of executive life and the mental health strains it can bring?

For some, COVID-19 represents a mental health tipping point, bringing to light issues that might have otherwise remained under wraps. According to Bupa Global’s Executive Wellbeing Index, 60 per cent of high-net-worth women in the UK say the pandemic has negatively impacted their mental health2.

With more awareness of the problem comes more awareness of potential solutions, and one of these is early intervention.

Dr Pablo Vandenabeele, Bupa Global’s Clinical Director for mental health advises that seeking help as early as possible is crucial to improving outcomes.

He says: “Our research shows that 40 per cent of highnet-worth women have delayed seeking help. Of course, it’s understandable that COVID-19 has taken precedence for many, but women mustn’t ignore their mental health concerns at this particularly difficult time.”

Another important route is addressing the taboos around mental ill-health, where people fail to talk about their issues for fear of being stigmatized or judged. Dr Vandenabeele continues: “Just as society and employers encourage openness around physical health, the same should be true of mental health where people feel comfortable speaking publicly about their issues.”

World Mental Health Day encourages openness and provides a reminder to anyone worried about their mental health, or that of a loved one, to seek help. If you feel that you are unable to cope, then it’s vital that you get professional help as soon as possible.

Bupa Global recognises that mental health is just as important as physical health. This is why Bupa Global’s cover provides holistic health management for you and your family, including comprehensive mental health support.

To find out how a Bupa Global health plan puts you in control of your health, talk to the Private Client team on 0333 920 3062, or visit bupaglobal.com/withyou

[1] World Health Organisation Gender Disparities in Mental Health report (2017) https://www.who.int/mental_health/media/en/242.pdf?ua=1 [2] Bupa Global Executive Wellbeing Index (September 2020). Research conducted among 450 high net worth individuals and senior executives across UK, France, USA, UAE and Egypt Calls may be recorded. Bupa Global is a trading name of Bupa Insurance Limited and Bupa Insurance Services Limited. Bupa Insurance Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Bupa Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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STYLE&WELLBEING

Style& wellbeing

Dries Van Noten tie-waist blue check skirt, £520 (libertylondon.com)

Look good, feel better

Outsiders cashmere cardigan, £420

FASHION

New season style Social engagements may have diminished, but we’re still craving a taste of new season style.

Personal stylist Suzanne Bernie shares her guide to autumn/winter 2020’s most wearable trends.

“The beginning of a new season is always an exciting time for fashionistas; it’s when we have to decide which trends, colours, skirt lengths and shoulder widths float our boat and which, though great for the catwalk, may not work so well when dressing regular bodies. Here’s my top tips for the coming season:” Top of the list, sustainable fashion. Be aware, buy smart and think quality items, made to last.

Black is back – possibly in reference to the mood of the world, more likely because it will always be simple and sophisticated. Go head to toe for maximum impact, choose layers and keep it loose and casual.

Embrace the leather look – preferably oversized, full length coats, worn loose or belted. Think old style KGB or new style Matrix Mix and match checks and plaids – tartans, houndstooth, ginghams or Prince of Wales checks. Be bold with colour or play it safe with

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neutrals, as long as it’s a check, it’s working.

Make a statement with leg of mutton or balloon sleeves, be it on a dress, coat, sweater or shirt. Keep the bottom half neat and allow the sleeves to say it all.

Invest in a really great cardigan – a sexy staple that can be worn with just about everything. Wrap it, tuck it, belt it… anything works!

Once again, we’re seeing fringing on handbags, skirts, dresses, coats and jackets. If it swooshes, it feels good.

And just when you thought it was all getting a little too dark, bring out the vibrant red, it always puts in an appearance at this time of year and this season is no exception!

Pinko Mazinga leather fringe jacket, £510 (selfridges.com)

J & M Davidson for Selfridges Project Earth The Mini Fringe Carnival leather cross-body bag, £675

If you’re not quite ready to return to the shops, why not allow Suzanne to shop on your behalf?

Alternatively, as part of her Online Styling Service, Suzanne will create Pinterest boards full of new and exciting outfits, just for you.

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To chat to Suzanne, call 020 3303 0654.

You can find full details of all her styling services at suzannebernie.com (@suzeberniestylist )

FITNESS

Pedal power

Take 5: Eye to eye 1. Noble Panacea The

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2. Marc Jacobs Eye-conic

multi-finish eye palette, Extravagance, £40 (harveynichols.com)

3. Rose quartz magnetic

eyelashes and eyeliner kit, £35 (lolaslashes.co.uk)

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4. Hourglass Unlocked

Instant Extensions mascara, £29 (spacenk.com)

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How do you fancy investing in a piece of at-home fitness kit that’s designed to give you a great workout in just 40 seconds? Sounds like the stuff of science fiction, right?

Amazingly, it’s not. Promising to change the way you exercise forever, the new CAR.O.L AI HIIT bike has been scientifically proven to do just that. The ground-breaking bike uses an initial body scan to help build a personalised data picture, and incorporates cutting edge technology – including a screen monitor, heart rate monitor and the most accurate ergometer on the market – to give a truly personalised and optimised ride. The benefits of one short ride are equivalent to a 45-minute jog or an hour-long spin class, so you’ll need only three nine-minute sessions a week (including warm up, two, admittedly brutal, 20-second sprints, and a cool down) on this sleek piece of machinery to lose weight, and get fit and healthy.

Beats running in the rain.

CAR.O.L Bike + 1 year free subscription, £2,995 (carolfitai.com)

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FOOD&DRINK Psst... This year, Cocktail Week has been extended to the whole month. Plenty of time for you to get down to your local participating bar and enjoy their signature serve. We love the Son of a Birch from West Hampstead’s Heads+Tails

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Feast your eyes on this month’s finest

LONDON FOODIE

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Hakkasan at home

Founder, Club Mexicana What’s the last thing you cooked? It’s not strictly cooking, but I prepared an indulgent vegan cheese and wine night for my wife at the weekend. We’re friends with some of London’s best vegan cheese producers and the owner of London’s best natural wine shop, Weino BIB, so I pooled those connections and tarted it up with some grilled courgette and lemon, home-pickled beetroot, homemade Portugese carrots and toasted sourdough.

I don’t know about you, but I veer between wanting my life to return to normal and wishing I could stay closeted at home forever. Feelings that are no doubt shaped by whatever the latest news reports say. So, with new legal limits on permitted numbers for social gatherings and calls to limit social contact, I’m delighted to hear that Hakkasan, one of my all-time favourite eateries, has extended its Mayfair delivery zone to serve the Hampstead area and beyond, via Deliveroo. Eating out

à deux may still be allowed, but there’s undeniable appeal in tucking into a Michelin-starred feast at home. Hubby and I decide to go all-out and indulge in the signature Dragon Menu for two. This being no ordinary take-out, we mark the occasion by donning our glad rags, setting the table and pouring the bubbly. In no time we’re tucking into our old Cantonese favourites.

There’s crispy duck salad and a selection of exquisite dim sum to start, followed by stir fried rib eye with lily bulb and black bean sauce,

Chilean seabass in honey, and black truffle roasted duck, served with seasonal vegetables and steamed jasmine rice. Everything is delicious and tastes as fresh as if it had just been carried out from the kitchen.

In fact, it is all the more divine because we haven’t had it for such a long time; we certainly won’t be leaving it so long next time. LSJ For more details, and to order, see hakkasan.com/mayfair/deliverytakeaway

FESTIVAL

The London Restaurant Festival comes home At a time when restaurants need our support more than ever, the annual celebration of the Capital’s best foodie establishments returns this month. Back for its 12th year, the London Restaurant Festival, in partnership with American Express, will be a little different in 2020…

Sixty exclusive culinary events will offer guests the choice between ‘In-Restaurant’ or ‘At-Home’ experiences. The latter will see LRF Feasts At-Home delivered exclusively by Supper, and five additional menus will allow leading chefs including Adam Handling and Vivek Singh to join guests ‘live’ in their own homes to answer questions about the menus.

For those wishing to dine in, there will be the customary Gourmet Odysseys, chef-hosted dinners, as well as a new series of ‘Reunion Dinners’ hosted in private dining rooms. Participating chefs and restaurants include Michel Roux Jr at Le Gavroche, Ollie Dabbous at Hide and Jackson Boxer at Orasay. Grab your tickets while you can.

For tickets and information on this year’s events, visit londonrestaurantfestival.com

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What’s your signature dish? I’m a signature slut – I have a few! During lockdown, I treated myself to a Gozney pizza oven and got myself deep into sourdough. We ate pretty much nothing but sourdough pizza for three months! I make a great Club Mexicana pizza, with ‘chorizo’, jalepenos, and pink onions. And our cheeseburger, queso and dill pickle taco filling makes for a fine pizza, too!

Best meal you’ve ever eaten? Dinner cooked by our friends in Galicia, after a long drive from the Algarve.

We ate in their sun-drenched garden, with a view over the river Minho and the hills of northern Portugal. It was a meal full of their homegrown vegetables and produce made or grown by their local friends: gazpacho, padron peppers from their garden, super smoky baba ghanoush, homemade flatbread, za’atar and fantastic local wine.

Simple and perfect.

What’s your guilty food pleasure? Potato wedges (done with paprika and oregano), baked beans, hummus, malt vinegar and chilli flakes: hits the spot!

What should no kitchen be without? Banging tunes and good wine!

A favourite on London’s street food scene, Meriel opened her first permanent restaurant in Soho last month. Kingly Court, W1B (020 7439 9567; clubmexicana.com)

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INTERIORS

Interiors news Make your house a home Back to the wall

Marking the centenary of their Albany brand, Brewers have commissioned Keith Stephenson and Mark Hampshire of Mini Moderns fame to create two new wallpapers informed by the decades of their choice. The design duo, both big fans of mid-century modern, naturally plumped for the ’50s and ’60s. Atelier features a hand-drawn collection of vintage homeware finds from the street markets of Paris; while FAB! is a geometric, graphic print inspired by the shapes and forms of mid-century art, fashion and interiors. £45 per roll

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Throw shade

As the nights draw in, our attention turns to lighting. To counter the gloom this October, one of our best-loved brands, Pooky is teaming up with Brit designer Matthew Williamson – and the collection is as pattern-rich and flamboyant as you’d expect. The collaboration sees 11 vibrant lampshades come to life in a celebration of texture and colour: think bold botanicals and animal prints on fine cotton, luxuriously gathered and finished to the nines.

Launching 5 October, from £35 (pooky.com)

Presence felt

Room aroma

An exciting launch for autumn, &YOU is an online interiors and lifestyle concept store that focuses on craftsmanship and the provenance of objects. Lovingly curated, the site offers a wealth of shoppable treats from established and emerging global brands alike: think Once Milano, Lara Bohinc, KANA London, and American textile designer, Taiana Giefer, whose handwoven and felted wall hangings promise a dose of luxurious, cosy texture in our living spaces.

London-based interior designer Victoria Cator adds to her home fragrance offering with a collection of highly desirable room sprays, Interior Scents. Packaged in a chic, navy blue glass bottle that doesn’t look out of place amongst our body-bound fine fragrances, the sprays are available in 11 enticing aromas to suit your mood, including the floral L’Orangerie, the woody La Litrone and the spicy Pompeii.

Indulge your nasal cavities.

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Take 5: Hallowed homeware

The Orange Pencil canvas, £183

Hay Flare candle holder, £25

Kartell Louis ghost armchair, £267

Coral Odyssey orange velvet cushion, from £95

Winged torch empire light, £1,027

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INTERIORS

boards TREAD THE

Creating a cosy home starts from the ground up, and with all of its characterful knots and knolls, only a natural wood floor can offer autumn-ready warmth WORDS by ALI HOWARD

Salvaged style

If you’re after a look that’s rustic and raw, choose reclaimed wood flooring and you’ll be doing your bit for the environment as well as your cosy, nature-inspired living spaces.

The Main Company is a brand that specialises in repurposing – and refashioning – salvaged wood to create beautiful flooring. This home project saw the team fit out the floorboards with reclaimed engineered weathered barn board, and it’s full of English country pub charm. Each plank has been painstakingly restored and perfectly finished to bring out the wood’s natural grain, while the flooring offers attractive and organic variations in tone. £127.50 +VAT per sq m (maincompany.com)

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Back to black

For a truly dramatic look underfoot, don’t be afraid to go over to the dark side. As a neutral, a dark wood floor provides a theatrical backdrop upon which brighter, lighter homewares really pop out – and this can make a pleasing contrast. This highly textured Parquetry Deimos flooring from Ted Todd, in an almost black, is surprisingly warming. Playing to nature’s own geometrics, ingeniously, the European oak has been cut horizontally to reveal the rings of the tree, creating an arresting circular pattern.

The hand-brushed end grain flooring has been treated with a deeply penetrating burnished hard wax oil, which gives it that glamorous, noir sheen. High fashion flooring. £237.54 per sq m (tedtodd.co.uk)

Block out

Parquet flooring is as popular as ever, but do you know your chevron from your herringbone or your Chantilly from your Versailles?

Choosing a pattern is no mean feat: parquetry has the ability to visually widen or narrow a room. A busier arrangement can overwhelm a smaller space – and yet it can be truly majestic in a suitably grand hall. Bringing a beautiful texture beyond that of the natural wood itself is this intricate geometric design from flooring specialists, Benott, who’ve laid the floors of this residential project by architectural design studio Zulufish. In Mansion Weave, it’s one eye-catching wood floor that successfully and seamlessly connects the adjoining rooms. £300 per sq m (benott.co.uk)

Eco elegance

For flooring that’s 100 per cent sustainable, consider bamboo. Technically a type of fast-growing grass, the material can be strand-woven for durability, which gives most hardwoods a run for their money. Climateconscious brand Woodpecker offers a range of beautifully crafted bamboo floors, including their Oxwich Natural Strand. This is an ecofriendly alternative to pale wood flooring, and a more affordable one at that. Finished in a matt lacquer, these blond planks retain the authentic light, bright shade of organic bamboo whilst offering a similar visual texture to that of a conventional wood floor. Witness the light bounce off the surface. £74.01 per sq m (woodpeckerflooring.co.uk)

Grey area

Hailed as the new neutral, grey is enjoying a renaissance in interiors, with a wealth of new releases from wallpaper to bedding, accessories to larger furniture pieces – and stylish wood flooring wants in on the act, too. Effortlessly chic, it’s a colour that both blends into any scheme and offers a cool, contemporary aesthetic. A versatile hue, silvery tones can be mixed with warmer greys to create an arresting visual texture, as in this modern, open-plan abode, which features Havwoods’ Fresco Herringbone flooring. Crafted from brushed and burnt European oak, and boasting a beautiful natural patina, this floor celebrates a full palette of greys. £161.94 per sq m (havwoods.com)

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The pair love to host family and friends in their gorgeous Terence Ball kitchen; it is undeniably the heart of their home

At home with

OLIVER PROUDLOCK & EMMA LOUISE CONNOLLY

In their first home renovation, this millennial power couple mix fun entertaining spaces with cosy textures and a darkly glamorous colour palette WORDS by ALI HOWARD PHOTOGRAPHY by ADAM FUSSELL

Emma Lou and Ollie may be young homemakers but when it comes to matters of architecture and interiors, they can be charmingly old fashioned: for the model and the reality TV star, there was no question that their dream home would be anything but a period property.

As much as the couple like to champion contemporary brands, namechecking Buster + Punch, Loaf, and Murals Wallpaper amongst their go-tos, they can equally be found trawling the Capital’s antiques markets for one-off vintage finds. It’s this penchant for the pre-loved that drew them to their west London Victorian terrace in the first place.

“We love character,” Emma Lou explains. “A new build or modern property was never, ever on our radar. We love the sense of history, imagining all the families who’ve lived here previously and all the goings on. I have to stop thinking about it too much or I do freak myself out a little… But we have a really lovely energy in our house. It was something we both felt on the first day we viewed it.”

The three-bed townhouse is indeed bursting with character and energy but any unwanted ghosts of previous ownership have been well and truly exorcised by a chic renovation that saw the pair put their stamp on the property – with the help of interior designer Georgina Walker-Duncalf. “It really is a

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minefield out there,” admits Ollie. “Sometimes the choices and colours can be overwhelming, so Georgina was pivotal in our final decisions,” Emma Lou agrees.

“She planned each room and the general feel of the house before starting anything. As it was our first renovation, we didn’t really have much structure, which was a bit of a downfall. I’m pretty impatient, and I was really pushing our amazing builders hard. But thankfully everything was done perfectly,” she adds.

With a side return and kitchen extension already part of the floor plan (thanks, previous owners), the transformation was largely a cosmetic one – save for a few irritating structural hiccups which were documented in the duo’s highly watchable YouTube series From Crib to Casa, which follows the renovation journey. Now, the four storey property is a wholly glamorous affair full of rich textures, gleaming metallics, mood lighting and dark, broody tones. It’s not short on preowned treasures, either: “Emma is obsessed with finding second hand junk and bringing it back to life,” says Ollie, recalling their best thrifty finds. “She found an old Singer sewing machine and we made it into a sink for our cinema room WC. We also found various copper pots, pans and a fire extinguisher in an antique shop in Henley for pretty cheap!”

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The pair describe their aesthetic as Buster + Punch (dark, sexy and rock ’n’ roll) meets Ralph Lauren (cosy, homely and comfy), contrasts that are clearly evident in the dramatic reception room and the light, bright kitchen

Originally a five-bed, the pair were able to play around with the property’s living spaces and have created a couple of “juicy fun rooms,” as Emma Lou beautifully puts it: a cosy home office in the attic and a seriously plush cinema room, complete with one enormous velvet sofa and state-of-the-art surround sound, in the basement. “I’ve dreamt of having a movie room since I was a teenager, so it’s a real ‘pinch me’ moment every time we go down there for a movie-off!” says Ollie.

With Georgina’s guiding eye, the couple were able to realise their vision of a wonderfully inviting home that’s as much a relaxing sanctuary as it is a fashionable party pad: the colours simultaneously evoke nature and nightlife. “Our initial idea was Buster + Punch (dark, sexy and a little rock ’n’ roll) meets Ralph Lauren (cosy, homely and comfortable),” says Emma Lou. “Georgina brought it to life so seamlessly, which is something neither Ollie or I could have done on our own without it taking us 10 years,” she laughs. With the use of just four colours on the palette, “a really deep, dark blue; a kind of mushroomy light grey; an almost black, and a khaki green” (all from Mylands Paints), there’s a pleasing continuity that leads you from one room to the next, creating that all-important flow. “Each room is so different, but almost a cousin of the previous,” observes Emma Lou. “We have a lot of deep dark velvets, warm woollen carpets, mahogany wooden floorboards and flashes of gold throughout.”

And while Ollie is in his element in their luxurious basement cinema, Emma Lou’s happy place is undoubtedly their open-plan, marble-clad Terence Ball kitchen: “It’s the heart of the home, and somewhere that we regularly host friends and family for long, lazy lunches and dinners. We have already made some great memories in our kitchen,” she says.

Ollie wouldn’t disagree: “Emma loves to cook, feed our friends and host parties here. She also loves to drink wine and that’s where the wine lives,” he smirks. It’s hard to imagine that their guests would ever want to leave.

Sumptuous velvet soft furnishings and warm-toned wood flooring lend a homely vibe to the edgy and dark vibe in the lounge

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Can you tell us a little about your background? I started my career at British Gas, graduating from their Academy in Leeds in 2000. The first three years of my career I spent with them, but since then I have been all over the industry: I lectured for three years and launched my first heating brand in the north east of England in 2005, eventually looking after 1,200 private rented properties before I moved to London in 2010. Here I have worked on gas compliance for large scale housing providers, managed district heating projects, and carried out reactive maintenance in fine buildings and for VIP clients.

I’m also a massive art and design nerd – alongside my first heating business I ran a co-working space and printmaking workshop, and in

another life I worked as an editorial photographer and creative director.

In 2017 I spent a year in San Francisco studying User Experience Design and consulting to a couple of Silicon Valley tech startups; I’ve become obsessed by what makes good customer experiences.

Why did you launch Hampstead Heat? Well, after nearly a decade experiencing all sides of my industry in London, I’ve thought hard about what makes great customer experiences, and worked very hard to serve those who live here in a way that is tailored to their needs. It’s time to invest that experience and insight into a new brand that reflects my ethos and can bring a new level of service and satisfaction to our clients.

Why Hampstead?

I started working in Hampstead as a technical engineer contracted to a large national provider in 2015 and utterly fell in love with the place: the care that the locals have for Hampstead, their just pride in its history, architecture and community is like nowhere else I have ever been. But I really knew I wanted to be a part of this community when I walked into the Isokon Building on Lawn Road to repair a boiler in what turned out to be the original residence of the first head of the Bauhaus, Walter Gropius.

What makes Hampstead Heat different to your competitors?

Where to start! It’s clear that our large legacy gas industry competitors are no longer interested in providing anything like the service levels that discerning clients deserve. One of the most important things I learned in Silicon Valley is that there are just some things that can’t be done with a one-size-fits-all, tech-driven approach. We love technology, but we aim to be a humane company that never puts it in the way of what our client feels that they need.

We are also responding to changes in the wider heat industry with innovative approaches like our Advanced Service package: warranties of up to ten years are now common, potentially saving hundreds in breakdown

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For Hampstead Heat founder Adam Gilhespy, the future of heating technology may be exciting, but what matters most is customer service

costs over the life of the boiler, however, comprehensive and welldocumented annual maintenance is required for these to be valid.

Our Advanced Service plan is, we think, the most in-depth planned maintenance schedule in the industry, not only ensuring those warranties stay valid, but also reducing inconvenient and stressful breakdowns elsewhere on your heating system (so, minimising unexpected costs). Advanced Service clients get the first £50 of any interim work that may crop up throughout the year covered by us, along with guaranteed fast, priority access to our technicians.

Finally, what’s new in the world of heating? It’s looking interesting that’s for sure: as we are required to transition to electric heat systems, and as demand for air conditioning increases, clients will begin to see very different heat infrastructure appearing in their homes. Talk to us if you’re interested in being an early adopter in heat pump, electric boiler, or smart control upgrades, we’d love to help you meet your own as well as our city’s sustainability targets.

To discuss all of your heating needs and discover more about the company’s innovative approach, call 020 8123 2950 (hampsteadheat.com)

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Pretty period properties and a bustling high street provide an irresistible combination in this quaint village on the edge of the Heath. Historic Hampstead boasts over 50 blue and brown plaques celebrating past residents, proving that this bucolic London community has long been sought after PHOTOGRAPHY by GEORGIA WATSON

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MEET THE LOCALS

Gabrielle du Plooy Director and owner, Zebra One Gallery I have lived here all of my life. It’s such a special place – a beautiful leafy green village in the metropolis.

My day starts with a walk, my favourite being to Kenwood House, passing the artist John Constable’s house on the way back. So many fantastic artists and creatives have lived in Hampstead over the years and many have become dear clients at the gallery, which has now been in business for 43 years.

Back on the High Street, I like to grab a coffee and spend a few moments people watching at The Coffee Cup. I’ve been going there since I was a child. I often pop in to see Charles at Gunnersbury Arts in the Hampstead Emporium; he deals in fabulous 19th and 20th century paintings. And I have picked up some amazing things at the antiques stand in Flask Walk.

When it comes to clothes shops, we’re well served; I mix it up with designer and High Street. I like to visit the local charity shops, too – to donate and to browse. Anne who works in the Cancer Research shop is an absolute gem and does such fantastic work, as do the whole team. I am very loyal when it comes to hair, and always go to the lovely Ellie at Venus and Mars.

Handily, Zebra One is next door to Villa Bianca: it’s a lovely place to lunch with girlfriends, or to be romanced by your partner over dinner, not to mention the place we always celebrate our triumphs.

The local pubs are also great.

The garden of The Prince William is perfect for a cheeky drink, and The Stag serves wonderful food.

But the gem of Hampstead has to be The Holly Bush. Once a year they host the Holly Bush Emerging Woman Painter Prize. This year’s award is being supported by Dame Emma Thompson and I have been asked to be a judge. The ceremony will take place at Burgh House and the winner’s work will be placed in our gallery.

Perrin’s Court, 73a Hampstead High Street, NW3 (020 7794 1281; zebraonegallery.com)

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Local heroes Hampstead Volunteer Corps, NW3

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Benham & Reeves’ Mark Winship pays tribute to this special group of residents: “As soon as lockdown started, they recognised that a number of locals would be severely affected. They quickly formed a group to assist vulnerable people with everyday tasks. They put up posters offering their services and were oversubscribed with people wanting to help. I saw people delivering shopping and medicines – and taking a few minutes to have a chat, bringing a smile to the local residents. This kind of community action is so heart-warming.”

Discreetly tucked away in Perrin’s Court is this buzzy family-run café, and it’s exactly the kind of hidden gem you keep returning to once you stumble across it. “A more friendly staff you will not find,” says estate agent Dairin Moukarzel from Savills. “They’re so helpful and kind, they really cheer up our community.” From breakfasts to sandwiches to hearty hot meals – including the rude-not-to Mani’s Classic Steak Grill – the menu is a comprehensive one that caters to most tastes. But according to Dairin, they’re happy to turn their hand to any reasonable request, too.

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12 Perrin’s Court, NW3 (020 7435 0777)

1. Jeremy Karpel TK International

“Hampstead remains the go to location for people looking to get the best of both worlds – particularly post lockdown. It offers acres of beautiful open heathland and a charming village atmosphere with sophisticated dining and shopping, and yet it’s only 15 minutes away from W1 and the West End.”

2. Oliver Lewis Chancellors

“Having the privilege of working in some of the most desirable areas of north west London, I must confess that Hampstead is my favourite. Over the past 18 months we have seen various changes to the market, but Hampstead remains resilient.

Currently we are seeing a substantial demand for properties with private outside spaces and I do expect this to continue into 2021.”

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Streethearts Holly Walk

Lining this quiet road, a stone’s throw from the High Street, you’ll find cute Georgian cottages that would be perfectly at home in any country village

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Flask Walk

Full of local colour, this pedestrianised alleyway is packed with quirky, independent vendors whose wares spread alluringly onto the pavement

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Keats Grove

Sweeping between Heath and Village, this wide, leafy street boasts elegant stuccoed houses, along with more modest earlyVictorian properties

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THE HEAD

Eilish Sleator 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.

LET’S TALK

Catching up after COVID-19 It’s a sad fact that lockdown widened the learning gap between richer children and poorer ones. According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, richer children spent 75 minutes more a day on educational activities. And 58 per cent received some kind of online teaching, compared to 42 per cent of poorer children. But while affluent pupils clearly had a big advantage, more than half of all parents said they struggled to support their children’s education at home.

For Melanie Sanderson, managing editor of the Good Schools Guide, age was a big factor. “Until year 7, children need a great deal of parental support,” she says. “And if you’re both working from home, you just don’t have the time to help.”

Prep schools soon adapted, with some teaching just maths, English and languages and making other subjects optional. Most senior independent schools performed brilliantly, too, offering almost the full curriculum throughout. (As you’d expect when you’re still paying 75-90 per cent of the fees, on average.)

For those lucky children, then, catching up will be more about relearning social skills and regaining the momentum for extra-curricular activities. Melanie recommends allowing them

the time to adjust. But what if your child has a more fundamental problem – their school failed to provide enough teaching? (Which, in some areas, unexpectedly included some of the best grammars). Melanie has this advice for parents worried their child has fallen behind.

Don’t panic. Pupils are constantly being tested and tracked. Schools are likely to review those evaluations early on and quickly identify anyone who needs help.

If you’re still worried, speak to your child’s form teacher, tutor or even the school’s SENCo. If your child is less academic – and in years 7 to 9 – you could also ask if they could drop a subject or two that they aren’t going to take at GCSE. Don’t put undue pressure on your child, but do take some ownership of their progress – especially if they’re in the state sector. We don’t know yet how the classes of 2021 or 2022 will be evaluated; if getting a tutor gives your child the best chance of success, then get one. Even if, like me, you’re not a huge fan of tutors for children in full-time school. goodschoolsguide.co.uk

THE SHORTLIST: HAMPSTEAD North Bridge House Nursery and Pre-Prep West Hampstead Independent co-ed day school for pupils aged 2 to 7 (020 7267 6266; northbridgehouse.com) The Academy School Independent co-ed day

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school for pupils aged 6 to 13 (020 7435 6621; academyschoolhampstead. com) Devonshire House Preparatory School Independent co-ed day school for pupils aged 2.5 to 11 (girls) and 2.5 to 13

(boys) (020 7435 1916; devonshirehouseschool. co.uk) South Hampstead High School Independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18 (020 7435 2899; shhs.gdst.net)

University College School Senior School Independent day school for boys aged 11 to 18 (020 7435 2215; ucs.org.uk)

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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.

North Bridge House Nursery and Pre-Prep West Hampstead, Fordwych Road, NW2 (020 7267 6266; northbridgehouse.com)

Devonshire House Preparatory School

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A co-educational IAPS Prep and Pre-Prep School for children from 3 to 13 with its own Oak Tree Nursery for children from 2½ to 3½ Virtual Open Mornings: Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th October 2020 Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th November 2020 To register for an open morning please visit our website or contact Admissions

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Eaton Square Senior School’s impressive first set of GCSE grades prove that a holistic educational pathway is more important than academic selection

t’s been three years since Eaton Square Senior School disrupted the secondary school market in London when it opened on Piccadilly in September 2017. Since opening, prospective and current parents have been eagerly awaiting the school’s first set of GCSE results, and they have certainly not been let down. As an academically non-selective school, Eaton Square Senior has achieved an impressive 47 per cent of grades at 7, 8 or 9 (equivalent to A or A* using the old GCSE grading) with 97.5 per cent awarded grades 4-9.

The Head, Caroline Townshend, commented: “I am incredibly proud of how our Year 11 pupils, the pioneers of Eaton Square Senior School, have managed this exceptionally challenging year.

They worked incredibly hard right through to the end of their courses and deserve these most impressive grades.”

For a smaller independent school, Eaton Square Senior School prides itself on the breadth of options it offers. Pupils have the choice of studying a range of courses including a number of languages, astronomy, psychology and business studies. The school believes that each individual should be able to pursue the subjects that they are passionate about, and class sizes are small to ensure that each pupil receives individual attention in every lesson. The Senior School will now build on its strong foundations over the next few years, before launching its Sixth Form in September 2022.

However, GCSE grades are only one aspect of Eaton Square Senior School. Every teacher is truly passionate about nurturing each individual’s soft skills, and instilling values that will enable pupils to confidently and successfully embrace their future world. Leadership and Life Skills lessons are an integral part of the core curriculum; pupils are encouraged to aspire to achieve the most ambitious of dreams, and then they are supported by teachers to create individualised pathways to their goals. Along the way, pupils are equipped with the skills and

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strategies for success in our multifaceted, ever-changing world, through debating, mentoring, public speaking and communication workshops. They are taught how to work collaboratively, across curriculum areas, through ‘synergy’ lessons. These reflect much of the modern world of work, further developing their ability to negotiate, be creative and solve complex problems. Pupils take ownership of their learning because they are actively involved in creating and leading their own projects.

The entry process to Eaton Square Senior School remains balanced and well-rounded, with significant value placed on the interview and not just the entrance assessment. This enables the school to develop a much greater picture of the pupil as a person, rather than just their academic capabilities, and from there they can provide a recommendation in a much more considered and effective manner. For many parents, the path to finding the dream school for their child isn’t always a straightforward process, however, Eaton Square Schools aim to eradicate the challenge of tough entrance exams at 11+ and provide a holistic educational pathway for pupils, ranging from nursery to GCSEs. Championing wellbeing remains the school’s priority.

Contact the Registrar to find out more.

Email, registrar@eatonsquaremayfair.com or call 020 7491 7393 (eatonsquareschool.com)

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This month’s hottest properties FOR SALE Well Road, NW3

Strikingly modern, this newly built five bed abode boasts an impressive 4,295 sq ft of living space, including four patio terraces that prove ideal sun traps. Arranged over three floors – although you wouldn’t know it from the street view – the detached house offers an unusual footprint. On the ground and first floors you’ll find luxurious bedrooms and bathing spaces, while the lower ground floor is dedicated to a commodious open-plan reception/dining room/ kitchen space that enjoys oodles of natural light from the back of the building. £6.95 million, Heathgate (020 7435 3344; heathgate.com)

FOR SALE Nassington Road, NW3

This six bed property is as desirable for its location as it is for its double height contemporary glass vista at the back. Located just yards from Hampstead Heath, the imposing semi-detached house offers a heady mix of period grandeur and chic modernity – with luxury living space in abundance. Proving itself to be the perfect family home, reception and entertaining spaces have been designed to maximise on natural daylight, while a huge terrace creates a seamless extension to the main living area. £5 million, Goldschmidt & Howland (020 7435 4404 ; g-h.co.uk)

FOR SALE Nutley Terrace, NW3

Contemporary living doesn’t get much better than this. For sale is a recently built architect-designed house that continues its clean, minimalist lines indoors: everything from the kitchen and bathing spaces to the angular stairway echoes the exterior’s arresting geometrics – and it is all finished to the nines.

The property boasts three bedrooms and four bathrooms, a passenger lift and internal garage, and a 42 ft reception/dining area that makes the perfect space for entertaining.

Best, though is the private roof terrace with its views of Hampstead. £3,995,000, Chestertons (020 7794 3311; chestertons.com)

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STANMORE HILL, MIDDLESEX Guide Price £6,000,000 Freehold A stunning Grade II listed Georgian mansion with a swimming pool complex, detached two bedroom cottage, detached squash court/fitness area, maid’s suite, garaging with accommodation, tennis courts & c. three acres of gardens.

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A stylish townhouse arranged over three floors, the ground floor comprises a large open plan living area, with a modern kitchen and direct access to a private patio garden. On the first floor are two double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes and access to a large family bathroom. The second floor is dedicated to the gargantuan master bedroom, with en-suite bathroom.

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Ferncroft Avenue

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A four bedroom, three bathroom triplex apartment benefitting from a south-west facing roof terrace, separate balcony and a large, open-plan living area. The apartment has ample storage, high ceilings and is well located for Hampstead Village and Hampstead Heath.

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HAMPDEN GURNEY STREET, W1 A beautifully presented 3 double bedroom apartment moments away from Oxford Street Reception Room - Kitchen - 3 Double Bedrooms - Shower Room - 2 Bathrooms (En-Suite) - Balcony - Lift - Secure Underground Parking - EPC Rating C - 1,055 sq ft

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SEYMOUR STREET, W1 A stunning newly refurbished 3 bedroom duplex apartment located in sought after and prestigious modern purpose built block Reception Room/Dining Room - Open Plan Kitchen - 3 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - 2 Balconies - Lift - EPC Rating C - 1,076 sq ft

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HAMPSTEAD, NW3 ÂŁ4,500,000 Freehold A most stylish contemporary residence at the heart of the village, the result of a beautiful renovation project to create a breath-taking home of approximately 3,000sq.ft, sympathetically enhanced to capture the charm of the original building with a stunning modern finish.

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BAYNES MEWS, BELSIZE PARK, NW3 ÂŁ3,650,000 Freehold A stunning double fronted mews house offering generous accommodation over three floors incorporating a wealth of entertaining space. Tucked away within a discreet cobbled mews, this fabulous residence enjoys a convenient location at the heart of Belsize Village.

5 bedrooms, 5 bath/shower rooms (4 en suite), 3 reception rooms, 2 garages. EPC C

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Pembridge Villas, W11 £4,750,000 A superb four-bedroom house arranged over four floors offering secure, off-street parking, a south facing garden and all the latest technology to provide

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Part of a high specification development of three houses

Walled, landscaped garden

by Berkeley Homes this former showhome offers a beautiful interior positioned behind a discrete period façade. With excellent entertaining space, including three reception rooms and a large kitchen/breakfast room

Off-street Parking Central Notting Hill location EPC Rating C

leading onto the garden, the house also provides generous bedroom accommodation including three large double bedrooms with en suite and a further bedroom served by a family bathroom. Sole Agents.

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Dalgarno Gardens, W10 £1,750,000 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Cloakroom Flat roof Front & rear gardens EPC Rating E

A stylish four-bedroom, semi-detached house of over 1,700 sqft that has been recently extended and renovated to create a fantastic family home in North Kensington.

The open plan ground floor area opens out to a large, south facing garden, whilst upstairs there are three double bedrooms served by a family bathroom and a top floor suite with dressing room and eaves storage. The property is beautifully appointed throughout and enjoys flexible, beautifully extended accommodation in a fashionable and convenient location.

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DARTMOUTH PARK, NW5 Available for sale for the first time in twenty years, this wonderful Victorian house occupies a prominent position along a quiet and attractive residential street in the heart of Dartmouth Park. Versatile accommodation for the growing family is offered over four floors, with five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a pretty garden, which has direct access from the rear of the house. The best example of the charm and character provided throughout can be found in the drawing room on the raised ground floor.

Beautifully lit through large windows at either end, and retaining delightful features of the period, this is a fabulous entertaining space.

Five Bedrooms • Large Drawing Room • Kitchen & Sitting Room • Three Bathrooms • Separate Guest Cloakroom • Ample Available Storage • Private Rear Garden • Residents Permit Parking • Close To Hampstead Heath • Epc D

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HIGHGATE, N6 A rare opportunity to purchase a superb and extremely attractive neo-Georgian Town House constructed in the mid 1970’s in this enviable location virtually on the doorstep of the Heath and Highgate Ponds.

The accommodation extending to approximately 3,053 sq ft has an emphasis on fabulous entertaining areas, a lovely leafy aspect to the rear and outstanding view over the central London skyline.

5 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Shower Room • 41’ Reception Room • 42’ Kitchen/Diner/Family Room • Cloakroom Integral Double Garage • Balcony • Terrace • Garden • EPC E

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WESTBOURNE TERRACE MEWS, BAYSWATER, W2 £2,100,000 A stylish and deceptively spacious four bedroom mews house with the benefit of mews parking, has been remodelled, extended and renovated to an exacting standard. Located on a quiet private cobbled mews, North of Hyde Park with close proximity to Hyde Park, Paddington Station / Heathrow Express and the forthcoming Crossrail.

The property has been meticulously renovated, extended and remodelled, creating fabulous and comfortable areas to entertain and relax. Features of note include a bespoke kitchen, hand crafted storage cupboards and bespoke shelving. The well-proportioned ground floor accommodation is complemented on the first and second floors by four beautiful bedrooms, two bathrooms and a further stunning wet room shower with recessed shelving and light well. Located North of Hyde Park and within close proximity of the Park and St Mary’s Hospital, nearby transport links include Lancaster Gate (Central line), Paddington (Bakerloo, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City lines, Heathrow Express and the forthcoming Crossrail). For motorists the A40 is easily accessible. Nearby districts popular for both shoppers and diners alike include; Queensway & Bayswater, the highly sought after Westbourne Grove & Notting Hill, Marble Arch and Oxford Street with its array of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes; including the famous Selfridges Store. winkworth.co.uk on the go...

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Belsize Avenue NW3 £1,250,000 | Leasehold Beautifully presented, character packed apartment, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom raised ground floor. Set in impressive red brick semi-detached conversion with direct access to well maintained communal gardens, wonderfully situated for Belsize Village, Belsize Park and Swiss Cottage.

1204 sq ft/111.9 sq m Exceptional 26’ reception Superb 17’ master bedroom Mezzanine dressing area and en suite bathroom 12’ kitchen overlooking the garden 10’ 2nd bedroom and additional shower room and utility room

Belsize Park 020 7431 1234

South Hampstead 020 7625 4567 nw6@parkheath.com

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West Hampstead 020 7794 7111 192@parkheath.com

Kentish Town 020 7485 0400 kt@parkheath.com

Property Management Kensal Rise 020 8960 4845 020 7433 6174 kensal@parkheath.com pm@parkheath.com

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DORSET SQUARE, LONDON, NW1 A truly delightful garden apartment located on this much celebrated Georgian Garden Square

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Dorset Square was originally the first home of the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) before it relocated to Lords in NW8.

Nowadays it is a beautiful and tranquil landscaped retreat reserved for the residents of Dorset Square and their guests. The apartment is offered in excellent condition and features really bright accommodation centred around three separate patio terraced gardens. The ceiling height is good and the apartment has the benefit of its own front door.

ACCOMMODATION & AMENITIES Entrance Hall * Large Reception Room * Separate Eat-in Kitchen * 3 Bedrooms * 2 Bathrooms (One Ensuite) * Guest WC * Utility Room * 3 Separate Patio Gardens * Access to the Private Garden Square * Independent Gas Central Heating and Hot Water * Timber Floors * EPC Rating D

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Talbot Road, Highgate Village, London, N6 ÂŁ2,650,000 | Freehold | Sole Agent CHAIN FREE. A superb 6 bedroom Edwardian family home on a sought after residential road in Highgate Village. A beautifully presented and very stylish house with versatile family and entertaining spaces.

The ground floor provides 2 separate reception rooms, a kitchen-breakfast room and a sun filled west facing conservatory with access to a delightful west facing garden. On the ground floor there is also a guest cloakroom and access to the cellar.

6 ample sized double bedrooms on the upper floors, including the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. One bedroom enjoys an extra conservatory style room off the bedroom area overlooking the garden. In addition there is another family bathroom. Located at the Village end of Talbot Road allowing fast access to the amenities of historic Highgate Village, Highgate tube, Highgate and Queen’s Woods and sought after local schools including Channing and Highgate School, with the delights of Kenwood and the Heath just to the West. EPC - D

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Set back behind a gated carriage driveway, is this imposing Edwardian house, that is currently configured as two separate dwellings. This is an incredibly rare opportunity subject to obtaining the relevant planning permissions to combine the two to make one magnificent family home. The current accommodation is arranged over two floors and extends to 4,580 sq ft with a further 800 sq ft of unconverted loft space and boasts exceptional grounds on a total site area of approximately 0.75 acre. The larger house is currently configured as a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home, there is a grand drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, guest cloakroom, laundry room and an integral garage. The adjoining semi-detached home, has three bedrooms, a family bathroom, spacious reception room, dining room, guest cloakroom, a modern kitchen/breakfast room and integral garage. The gardens are exceptional, both laid with lawn with mature specimen shrubs, trees and bushes with a large orchard with kitchen garden, greenhouse and outbuildings.

Main house - 4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 3 reception rooms | kitchen/breakfast room | guest cloakroom | utility room | garage | garden.

House two - 3 bedrooms | bathroom | double reception room | kitchen/breakfast room | guest cloakroom | garage | garden.

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A newly refurbished and interior designed second floor (lift) apartment offering spacious accommodation (approx.

127Sq.m.) in this modern purpose built block benefitting from porterage and underground car parking.

This sought after block is well located close to local amenities including public transport connections, shops and cafes.

3 Double Bedrooms. En suite Shower Room. Bathroom. Cloakroom. Kitchen. Reception Room. Lift. Porter.

Underground Parking. EPC Rating D.

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ÂŁ1,575,000

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Brook Mews North

£305,000

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1 Bedroom | Reception | 1 Bathroom | Balcony First Floor | Lift | Concierge | Gym & Pool | Near Tube

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£799,999

Ealing

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2 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms Gym | Pool | Parking | Close to Tube

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1 Bedroom | Reception | 1 Bathroom | Secure Parking 367 Sq Ft | First Floor | Near Tube, Amenities & Hyde Park

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2 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms First Floor | 786 Sq Ft | Lift | Near Tube

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A substantial Grade II Listed family home (511 sq m/5,500 sq ft) originally designed by the celebrated local architect Horace Field.

The property has been recently renovated to an exemplary standard, providing contemporary and flexible accommodation including a guest floor and separate staff accommodation. The house is close to the various amenities of Hampstead High Street, Underground Station (Northern Line) and the green open spaces of Hampstead Heath.

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ACCOMMODATION AND AMENITIES Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Dressing Room, Five/Six Further Bedrooms (Three En-Suite Shower Rooms), Playroom/ Bedroom, Living Room, Reception Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Utility Room, South-Facing Garden, Off-Street Parking for Two Cars. EPC: D.

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NEW CAVENDISH STREET, MARYLEBONE VILLAGE, LONDON W1 Brand new refurbishment in this portered block – this superbly located bright third floor flat (with passenger lift) has been extensively refurbished to provide generous living accommodation.

Newly refurbished to a high standard, combining contemporary finishes with period detail, this bright and spacious third floor flat is located moments from Marylebone High Street with its array of fashionable amenities. The accommodation comprises master bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further bedrooms, family bathroom, separate fully fitted kitchen and stunning double aspect lounge / dining room featuring wood flooring.

The building is well served by transport links and the open spaces of Regents Park are close by.

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£1,850 PER WEEK

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

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£1,650 PER WEEK

+44 (0) 20 7486 4111

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ST JOHN’S WOOD, NW8 A luxury 4 bedroomed town-house (approx. 2,302 sq.ft. / 213.9 sq.m.) located in the heart of St John’s Wood, with moments to the High Street, Underground Station (Jubilee line) and The American School. The house benefits from an off street parking, patio garden, the garden level has water based underfloor heating, Rako style lighting system and burglar alarm system.

RECEPTION ROOM • OPEN PLAN KITCHEN • 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • 3 BATHROOMS (2 EN SUITE) • GUEST WC • UTILITY AREA • EPC D. £2,395 PER WEEK

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ST JOHN’S WOOD, NW8 A desirable & newly painted/carpeted 3 bedroom period house (approx. 1,596 sq.ft. / 148 sq.m.) arranged over 4 levels in the heart of St John’s Wood, with moments to the High Street, Underground Station and within a walking distance of the American School.

DOUBLE ASPECT RECEPTION ROOM • A LARGE FITTED KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM • UNDERFLOOR HEATING • NEWLY PAVED GARDEN • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM AND DRESSING ROOM • 2 FURTHER BEDROOMS • FAMILY BATHROOM. • EPC D. £1,450 PER WEEK

SOLE AGENT

105 ST JOHN’S WOOD TERRACE, NW8 6PL

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

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