Belgravia Residents' Journal October 2014

Dear Resident

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As the terracotta leaves signal the change of the seasons, Henry Hopwood-Phillips digs out his best elasticated trousers and summons fellow food and drink connoisseurs to collate the best of Belgravia’s autumn dining scene (from page seven).

Hannah Kate Davies props up several local bars in a quest to find the perfect watering holes to take the family, or to woo the other half. Meanwhile, Henry meets the man shaking things up in Harrods’s food halls – the store’s director of food and restaurants Bruce Langlands. On the subject of change, Shay Cooper, the new head chef at The Goring, talks about taking to the stove at this British dining institution. He also shares his favourite fish pie recipe on page 10.

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Elsewhere, florist Neill Strain discusses blooms and Belgravia on page 16 and the Journal reminisces about satirical puppet show Spitting Image with its co-creator Roger Law, who now makes show-stopping ceramics. Flick to page 19 and prepare to be amused by his refreshingly honest take on the art world.

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Please do not hesitate to get in contact with all your news and updates, email belgravia@residentsjournal.co.uk.

We hope you enjoy the issue.

Managing Editor Francesca Lee

Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood

Publishing Director Giles Ellwood

Assistant Editor Lauren Romano

Managing Director Eren Ellwood

General Manager Fiona Fenwick

Main Editorial Contributor Henry Hopwood-Phillips

Senior Designer Sophie Blain

Executive Director Sophie Roberts

Editorial Assistant Jennifer Mason

Production Hugo Wheatley Alex Powell Oscar Viney Amy Roberts

Head of Finance Elton Hopkins

Editorial Intern Tom Hagues

Above / Horse from Chantilly by Marcus Hodge.

Read about his forthcoming exhibition at The Osborne Studio Gallery on page 5.

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Dear Resident

,

As the terracotta leaves signal the change of the seasons, Henry Hopwood-Phillips digs out his best elasticated trousers and summons fellow food and drink connoisseurs to collate the best of Belgravia’s autumn dining scene (from page seven).

Hannah Kate Davies props up several local bars in a quest to find the perfect watering holes to take the family, or to woo the other half. Meanwhile, Henry meets the man shaking things up in Harrods’s food halls – the store’s director of food and restaurants Bruce Langlands. On the subject of change, Shay Cooper, the new head chef at The Goring, talks about taking to the stove at this British dining institution. He also shares his favourite fish pie recipe on page 10.

Elsewhere, florist Neill Strain discusses blooms and Belgravia on page 16 and the Journal reminisces about satirical puppet show Spitting Image with its co-creator Roger Law, who now makes show-stopping ceramics. Flick to page 18 and prepare to be amused by his refreshingly honest take on the art world.

Please do not hesitate to get in contact with all your news and updates, email belgravia@residentsjournal.co.uk.

We hope you enjoy the issue.

Managing Editor Francesca Lee

Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood

Publishing Director Giles Ellwood

Assistant Editor Lauren Romano

Managing Director Eren Ellwood

General Manager Fiona Fenwick

Main Editorial Contributor Henry Hopwood-Phillips

Senior Designer Sophie Blain

Executive Director Sophie Roberts

Editorial Assistant Jennifer Mason

Production Hugo Wheatley Alex Powell Oscar Viney Amy Roberts

Head of Finance Elton Hopkins

Editorial Intern Tom Hagues

Client Relationship Director Felicity Morgan-Harvey

Above / Horse from Chantilly by Marcus Hodge.

Read about his forthcoming exhibition at The Osborne Studio Gallery on page 5.

Proudly published & printed in the UK by

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The Notebook

Who and what have been moving and shaking in Belgravia recently? We bring you up-to-date

Art attack

The latest hotel to grace Belgravia’s perimeter, the Artist Residence lives up to its moniker. Spread across five floors of a former pub, each bedroom matches vintage tea crates to wooden milking stools in a style that promises to balance the best of retro and contemporary. But it’s not just the décor that’s attracting attention; the hotel’s appointed chef Michael Bremner has been making waves at the Brighton outpost’s restaurant 64 Degrees, leading it to prominence in the National Restaurant Awards. He promises to do the same here when the hotel and restaurant open this month.

Bedrooms from £160. 52 Cambridge Street, SW1V 4QQ, 020 7828 6684 (artistresidence.co.uk)

Going solo

One of the big names in the art world, local resident Michaela Vergottis has decided to go solo.

Hailing from a Greek shipping dynasty, she cut her teeth at Sotheby’s and Bonhams as a specialist in Greek art, later joining the Fine Art Fund Group as an associate director of Art Advisory. With a global network of art dealers, auction houses and collectors at her fingertips Michaela hopes to assist clients to build and maintain collections. One of her more novel traits is that she is keen on getting new and young collectors involved and is happy to guide and introduce artists to those with budgets of as little as £1,000. (michaelavergottis.com)

Après le deluge As the charity Ice Bucket Challenge gathered momentum last month, Anthony James Armstrong nobody seemed to be spared its freezing scourge. So when four of the nominated relayed their misery to one another in the office of Belgravia-based estate agent Best Gapp, all agreed that a problem shared is a problem... made an awful lot funnier. Lining up on an overcast Wednesday afternoon, Alistair Boscawen (in his finest swimwear), Kate McEvoy, Laura Denholm and Joshua Cantor-Fuller watered the pavement and themselves in the video-viral honoured way. ‘I did it for my father-in-law who died of motor neurone disease. I’m not sure I meant to nominate those I did, though – it just came out on the spur of the moment,’ a soaked and happy Alistair explained.

81 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PG, 020 7730 9253 (bestgapp.co.uk)

Old master, new tricks

The list of commissions that artist Marcus Hodge has to his name includes the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe, Lord Moynihan and Lord Tebbit. This is doubtless because he studied the Old Master techniques for five years at a traditional atelier in Mallorca, honing his skills on the senior academics, military men and nobility who wandered his way. In his latest show he has created 30 canvases that celebrate horses.

Full of spontaneity, the equestrian paintings are inspired by the artist’s travels round the world from Rajasthan and Central Park to Chantilly racecourse and Monte Carlo to the Royal Stables in Dubai.

22 October-8 November, The Osborne Studio Gallery, 2 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8JU, 020 7235 9667 (osg.uk.com)

Noritaka Tatehana and SHOWstudio

Shoe story

Marcus Hodge, Ponies from the Monte Carlo Circus

Finding harmony

As the sun recedes this month, one of the few elements not retiring into the shadows is music. Now entering its 16th season, Eaton Square Concerts – held at St Peter’s Church – continue to draw in the biggest names of the classical music world.

This October, the Oxford Camerata performs choral works that span continents and ages, before Alexandra Dariescu tinkles the ivories, and Tamsin WaleyCohen and Huw Watkins pair up to execute powerful violin and piano duets that celebrate the former’s American and European heritage. Performances will run until November, so keep your eyes peeled for new names.

9 October-13 November, St Peter’s Church, 119 Eaton Square, SW1W 9AL, 020 7288 6511 (eatonsquareconcerts.org.uk) The Jubilee Quartet

Japanese designer Noritaka Tatehana brings his unique take on fashion to SHOWstudio this autumn, offering fashionistas the chance to see the master at work in a behind-the-scenes film creating a new pair of heelless shoes specially for this exhibition. Tatehana’s fans include the likes of artist Daphne Guinness and Lady Gaga, and this showcase is bound to influence a lot more.

Until 7 November, 11am-6pm, Monday-Friday.

19 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8LB, 020 7235 7680 (showstudio.com)

Cometh the hour

Following the refurbishment of its Georgian Restaurant, Harrods has announced that Tom Aikens will be its guest Chef of the Season.

Famous for founding Tom’s Kitchen restaurants and his comfort-style cooking, he is sure to be an inspired choice for Yuletide.

87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL, 020 7225 6800 (harrods. com)

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Food for

the soul

As the nights become colder, retreating indoors with good food and drink seems only sensible.

Accordingly, the Belgravia Residents’ Journal gathers a number of gastronomes who think they have found the best places to seek refuge this autumn

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confess I dress up for my first visit to The Goring hotel.

I know royalty has made it their local for more than 100 years, but it took a non-royal to put it on the map; world-wide fame in an instant, all due to William and Kate’s wedding – so I feel that I should make an effort.

I’m glad that I do; every member of staff I meet displays a graciousness not often seen these days. My mother was right, first impressions count, and the welcome by the bowlerhatted doorman certainly sets the tone for the evening.

We are here to try the menu of the new chef, Shay Cooper, who aims to please. There’s a fine line between balancing the rigour of a traditional restaurant with the

The Goring even employs a forager called Miles need to keep up with changing tastes. The menu, at first glance, looks as though Cooper will succeed. It’s a terrific mix of tried-and-tested (glazed lobster omelette and potted shrimps) as well as a few slightly different and lighter

THE VERDICT ATMOSPHERE: 8/10 Gracious and welcoming FOOD: 8/10 Old favourites galore, plus some stylish new additions and an interesting and varied choice SERVICE: 10/10 Impeccable, with surprising warmth VALUE FOR MONEY: 8/10 A big hitter with modest prices

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variations on these old classics. The trolley boasting fillet of beef Wellington is clearly popular, as are the triple-cooked duck-fat chips, which seem to appear on every table.

On the advice of the waiter, I choose the classic oeufs Drumkilbo, a light and delicate adaptation of a prawn cocktail, with the addition of crab, which is served under a bed of gelée. Chef Shay is off to a good start. My main of brill is served on crushed potatoes and an unexpected, yet delicious addition of charred cucumber.

Service is impeccable from start to finish; present yet not hovering. So far, the only note of discord is about the décor. I love the room, yet was slightly stumped by the Swarovski cherry-blossom chandeliers. I’m not quite sure what they add to the neo-classical design, but they are certainly a talking point, and useful, possibly, when conversation falters.

Alternatively, there is a superstition that if you tie a strand of your hair to a cherry-blossom tree, you will find love, so I suppose there is an excellent reason for these chandeliers, situated beneath the 69 bedrooms.

The pudding menu contains all the classics – Eton mess and rice pudding are present and correct – but I am drawn to the cheeseboard, and enjoy a Ticklemore and a Little Wallop as much for their names as for the taste. My companion makes an extremely quick decision, nominating the Eccles cake, served with Lancashire cheese and salad.

The Goring is quintessentially a British place, which comes as no surprise. What did surprise, though, was the determinedly local sourcing of ingredients. The wines are the only non-British part of the evening. I’ve since learned that the hotel even employs a forager called Miles to provide herbs for the dishes. The restaurant was full on a balmy August night, which pretty much says it all. British chef, British ingredients, a Royal Warrant and the world’s most famous house guest: it was very much the best of Britain on a plate.

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15 Beeston Place, SW1W 0JW, 020 7396 9000 (thegoring.com)

Some of the best local restaurants are a little like Britain’s greatest cathedrals; they have seen much of the world come and go but remain above the fray. Kate Gordon dines at The Goring and Katie Hill goes to Wiltons to find out which of the two heavyweights has the knockout punch

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hat started as a stall selling shellfish in the Haymarket in 1742 has now evolved into the flagship of all things British. The exterior is understated and demure, much like its clientele. And although it is regarded as one of the top places to dine, Wiltons is a far cry from the Chiltern Firehouses of the world. Patrons are at little risk of finding themselves in the crosshairs of a paparazzo – any rustling in the bushes outside here could trigger the diners’ sharpshooting hunting instincts.

The journey to my table is a frighteningly green one. The colour of carpet, seat and uniform is vert, vert et vert. Shadowy art adorns the walls, depicting country pursuits that add little colour. Tucked away in a steam train-style booth bedecked with green velvet and the necessary dim lamp, it is easy to forget that it is not the sort of venue in which you should raise your voice. The only reminder that the privacy is not total is the service, which is faultless, bestowing the correct fractions of intimacy and distance upon the occasion and doing so in green dresses (or in the case of the sommelier, a rather dashing suit complete with a gold grapevine brooch) which, if a little twee, do bring a snug, comforting factor to the equation.

Given its history I choose the foie gras to start and grouse to follow – it is game season after all.

Complemented by fruity Riesling jelly and Melba toast, the starter is exactly what you might expect: no frills yet full of flavour.

The wine, a Hungarian Tokaji Aszú dessert wine to be precise, is the reverse manoeuvre to the rich foie gras, slashing through it with chords of honey. It was the Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage, however, served with the grouse that proved to be the coupling of the evening.

The grouse is served in all its noble glory, with a few feathers about its legs for a touch of the rustic. The meat is pink and succulent, while the truffle mash, an oatcake, bread sauce and red wine gravy bring the dish

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together in a triumphant miscellany of flavour, like an orchestra drowning its aggressive ensemble of cymbals.

Petits fours make their way to our booth, but it is the raspberry soufflé that steals and gift-wraps the

Patrons are at little risk of finding themselves in the crosshairs of a paparazzo sweet show. Presented with fresh raspberries and a generous dollop of chocolate ice cream, it is the perfect combination of lightness and indulgence.

Wiltons is as much an institution as it is a restaurant.

Having gained a name as a purveyor of all things underwater, Wiltons now provides simple, long-established dishes. That the menu changes little year after year should not be seen as haughtiness; this is good sense trouncing fashion.

55 Jermyn Street, SW1Y 6LX, 020 7629 9955 (wiltons.co.uk)

THE VERDICT Atmosphere: 5/10 The sound levels do not rise but the low lighting and individual booths allow for a little tomfoolery Food: 9/10 Classic, unfussy and executed to perfection Service: 10/10 Good old-fashioned service at its best Value for money: 5/10 Not good, unless you own a bank

TOTAL: 29/40

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60 seconds with

Shay Cooper - new head chef at The Goring

What’s the best way for a chef to make a name in the age of the TV personality?

It’s not really about my career. The Goring is, of course, an amazing platform, but if you put yourself first you might struggle in this job.

What is your personal stamp on the food here?

I’m trying to pump life into traditional British cuisine; injecting a bit of elegance and class into the mix. I want to ensure the menu is a little lighter, that there’s a cleaner taste and that presentation is top-notch.

Talking of identity, what is The Goring’s?

It is about being a British establishment led by a British chef with a traditional British menu that features British ingredients.

It must be quite a hard place to run?

I came from quite a small team at The Bingham in Richmond. Jeremy, the owner here, has given me an opportunity to prove that I can run a large kitchen.

Do you feel pressure now that everybody is a foodie?

Yes, but we’re all professionals. I quite like the pressure – it’s good to know everybody really appreciates the standards you’re striving for. I credit Jamie Oliver for getting young guys in the kitchen and debunking the old image of cooking as a housewife’s game.

Shay Cooper’s fish pie

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POTATO TOPPING: 600g dry mash 20g butter 30ml milk 60g egg yolk 6g horseradish sauce 3 drops Worcestershire sauce 5g Maldon salt

SAUCE: 110g leek whites 200g banana shallots 1 clove garlic 1 bay leaf 1 sprig thyme 30g unsalted butter 60g smoked haddock trimings 60ml dry white wine 60ml fish stock 80ml Noilly Prat 280ml semi-skimmed milk 20g cornflour 30ml double cream 1 sprig rosemary

FILLING: 9 king prawns, cooked and peeled 120g diced salmon 120g smoked haddock 6 hard-boiled eggs 3g lilliput capers 30g cooked peas 15g brown shrimps 10g chopped soft herbs

TOPPING: breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, hard-boiled egg, king prawns

• Pre-heat the oven to 190ºC. Sweat the leeks, shallots, garlic, thyme and bay leaf with unsalted butter.

• Add the haddock trimmings and cook for a further minute.

• Add the wine, fish stock and Noilly Prat; reduce by three-quarters.

• Mix the milk with the cornflour.

• Pour the cream and milk mixture into the sauce.

• Bring to the boil and cook for two minutes.

• Turn off the heat and add the rosemary. Cover with clingfilm and leave to infuse for 30 minutes.

• Pass through a fine sieve and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper.

• To make the potato topping, combine the mashed potatoes, butter, milk, horseradish sauce, egg yolk and Worcestershire sauce and season with salt.

• To assemble, place all the filling ingredients into a bowl and mix with the fish sauce, place in an ovenproof dish and pipe the mash on top.

• Bake for 25-30 minutes until piping hot.

• Sprinkle over the breadcrumb topping and garnish with hardboiled egg, king prawns and parsley.

Best for a special occasion with the family

Best to work in

The Halkin

Jumeirah Carlton Tower

Food is the real strength at The Halkin. The Michelin star gleams through what pretends to be bar food. I should have known, when the explanation of fish and chips included phrases such as ‘saffron glaze’. Technically I didn’t try a cocktail, but that was because the Louis Roederer had my attention under wraps. The bar was abuzz with people working, congregating for meetings both in person and on laptops, and I can see why – its atmosphere has kick but it is consummately professional.

The Rib Room is a bit of a James Bond number. There are a lot of suits, boots and the odd château to wash the poor cow down with. This is my companion’s favourite – she has always been a fan of the big, the heavy and authentic, hence why her favourite cocktails contain whisky. I prefer things light and bright, so I opt for the Pitch Perfect (Grey Goose vodka, pear purée and rhubarb liqueur) which I gulp down whilst taking a call from mi padre, which reminds me this would be the perfect place to take him for his birthday.

5-6 Halkin Street, SW1X 7DJ, 020 7333 1000 (comohotels.com)

2 Cadogan Place, SW1X 9PY, 020 7235 1234 (jumeirah.com)

Propping up

the bar Hannah Kate Davies gets tipsy all over Belgravia and pretends it’s for work

Best to take a date

Best all rounder

The Cigar Terrace deserves a special mention. Its glass ceiling is retractable in sunny weather, but adds a very cosy element if it rains, as it does when I visit.

The Cosmopolitan with chilli and ginger is swiftly followed by a Chocolate Orange Old Fashioned.

These are both powerful twists on the classics and executed with flair. The bar has the best atmosphere by far, perhaps because the furniture is an aberrant and characterful medley and it rubs off on the crowd.

The Bulgari has attitude, in a good way. The bar sits in the middle of a vast room, leaving the happy crowd to mingle and orbit its oval mass. The Indian Summer (a Champagne cocktail with a peach and mango base) clashes delightfully with the sofas by the fire as autumn draws in. It is noticeably – and quite unusually – a magnet for all ages too, which is a pleasant surprise.

20 Chesham Place, SW1X 8HQ, 020 7858 0100 (thompsonhotels.com)

171 Knightsbridge, SW7 1DW, 020 7151 1010 (bulgarihotels.com)

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Leading from

the front

It is said that the largest revolutions are often the quietest.

Henry Hopwood-Phillips tests out the theory by talking to Bruce Langlands, director of food and restaurants at Harrods

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change in the management structure of a company is not usually considered the stuff of magazine editorial. So when Bruce starts with talk of how new ‘synergies are brilliant’, my heart bellyflops from a great height.

It doesn’t recover either at the mention of his latest wheeze: a pop-up. Wearing my heart on my sleeve I tell Bruce that the pop-up concept is a bit old now. ‘Is it tired if it’s not one, not two but five Italian chefs in consecutive order, all with between two and three Michelin stars each?’ he asks. The heart is cattle-prodded back into its place.

‘Stelle di Stelle – star of stars is what it’s called,’ he adds.

It’s certainly a stellar cast: Carlo Bocca starts the lineup in September, followed by Enrico and Roberto Cerea in October, Gennaro Esposito in November and Giorgio Pinchiorri and Annie Féolde in December. Lastly, Enrico Crippa will make an appearance in the New Year.

Sensing the fact that I’ve perked up, Bruce moves up a gear. ‘We have 200 chefs downstairs, and they deliver 20 per cent of the fresh products which we retail in the food halls. So when we host trade fairs for producers, the presenter – Harrods – is actually one of the biggest suppliers.’

Finding his stride, honesty perforates the conversation. Bruce admits that although Harrods is the third biggest tourist attraction in London, it lost something when it stopped being “the greengrocers of Knightsbridge.” ‘I want locals to know we can butcher meat in any way; it’s the same with fish and we have the finest fromagerie in the land,’ he assures.

I question him on what the crossover is between the food halls and the restaurants. ‘Well, the idea is that

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if somebody is chuffed to bits with their steak at one of our restaurants and they’re hosting a dinner party during the week, they’ve only got to go to the next room to get their cut,’ Bruce explains.

‘The big idea is to be market leaders,’ he continues.

He means Harrods has tried to be jack of all trades before and wants to cut back to what it does best. It’s an overhaul that has sucked in even Harrods’ flagship, The Georgian, its oldest restaurant. ‘It was the jewel in the crown but it was

I want locals to know we can butcher meat in any way, and we have the finest fromagerie faded. Turning it around has been a labour of love,’ Bruce notes, before adding, ‘locals were involved too, including the executive chef at The Lanesborough who revised the menu.’ No stone has been left unturned; reform has certainly not been cosmetic.

I try to pin Bruce down to what his stamp at Harrods is. ‘To make food halls fit for the future,’ his return shot is both quick and confident. My heart sinks slightly though, sensing a sound bite rather than a thought. But he goes on to clarify: ‘We’re not the best if we keep doing what we’ve always done, it’s my job to make us the best up to the horizon and beyond.’ I leave impressed, and with my cardiovascular system intact. (harrods.com)

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Belgravia’s most famous restaurant, brasserie & bar

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Orange o’clock The Orange has a new express menu, so Henry Hopwood-Phillips goes to try everything else

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he gastropub hit its stride around the same time as the Labour Party’s Clause IV died.

But whilst our politicians melted into one tribe, the gastropubs split into two. The first is best summarised as ‘industrial-lite’: imagine a warehouse with – no, that’s it. The second, while it may share its rivals’ prematurely distressed fixtures, usually lacks its micro-brewery. It is of course the tribe of ‘shabby chic, slum château, chintzy country, traumatised Tuscan’ – you get the picture.

The Orange belongs to the second category, but is certainly its own creature too. There’s a strong whiff of French Algeria and Indochina about it with its pale stripped wood and fin de siècle adverts for the essentials of travel in the age of entente cordiale. Located on what is known variously as Pimlico Green, Mozart Square or Orange Square – it’s actually more of a triangle shape. The Orange stares down the restaurant competition: La Poule au Pot, a place so French that even Audrey Tautou might ponder her Gallic credentials before entering.

I know I’m supposed to go for something adventurous, it’s a tacit part of the brief; however,

everybody who goes to The Orange raves about the chilli salt squid. This is a dish that sounds easier than it is – there’s often a tendency to let the condiments usurp the plain-Jane cephalopod and to cajole the slick of chilli into becoming strident. Here, though, it’s light and snappy, the pepper comes through and the lick-tastic lime takes you by the hand to a delightfully tactful sauce.

It’s the perfect runway to the market fish special, which today is a tranche of expertly cooked sea bream. The flakes remain intact thanks to a frizzled skin, teasingly parading a jostle of radiant Mediterranean vegetables beneath its fishy skirt. This delicious maritime jumble is washed down completely inappropriately with a glass of Malbec, Viña Cobos (2012). It’s a deep magenta, dark plummy number that leaves anise hovering in the nostrils.

I don’t do desserts, but thanks to the wine my mouth tastes as though I’ve been licking Lebanese cedar. Pineapple carpaccio sounds sweet, so I decide that will do the trick. It’s a simple dish (providing you can cheese-slice a pineapple) but stands a fruit basket above more complex competition. The silky coda of yoghurt adds a flourish that plays well off the mint jelly but would work even better with ginger or something with a bit of a kick to it.

Perched on the fault lines of Pimlico, Belgravia, Chelsea and Victoria, The Orange is well-placed to soak up anybody near the coalface/powerpoint-face of British industry in SW1. The express menu, a shorter mains-only equivalent of the nosh I’ve just polished off is targeted at such folk. Detracting de haut en bas service from some of the best food in London, book soon before it sucks in anybody with a salary.

Everybody who goes to The Orange raves about the chilli salt squid

37-39 Pimlico Road, SW1W 8NE, 020 7881 9844 (theorange.co.uk)

Rooting for roots Seasonal produce at this time of year may seem less exciting than its summer relations, but autumnal vegetables are still bursting with nutrients. Tiffany Heskia, founder of online greengrocer Bourgoyne, looks to reinstate the underappreciated root as a staple of a healthy diet

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oot vegetables, as you might expect, don’t have the most illustrious of histories. Beetroot, carrots, horseradish, parsnips, swede and turnips didn’t grace the dinner plates of the nobility; instead, for centuries these vegetables were the core diet of Europe’s poor and enabled their survival through cold, harsh winters.

These hardy roots grow underground, so the quality and taste are dictated by the nutrients in the soil. For those looking to grow their own it is worth investing in premium or organic compost to get the full benefits.

Often overlooked superficially for their rough and dirty appearance, they are versatile to cook with and, when in season, inexpensive and plentiful.

From stews to vitamin-packed juices, with a little creativity you can get the full benefits of root vegetables on a regular basis without getting bored. What’s more, they are also a good source of fibre, which promotes healthy bowel function, and contain slow-digesting carbohydrates to keep your stomach fuller for longer.

THE BEET GOES ON Take the underrated red beetroot – it might be more commonly known in its pickled form, but the humble vegetable is now having a renaissance, gaining superfood status. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, is said to have advocated the leaves for wound dressings, then later the ancient Romans consumed beetroot as an aphrodisiac, which it turns out has some merit as beets are rich in boron, which produces hormones.

As its colour suggests, beetroot is good for the blood, heart and circulation. A high iron content regenerates and reactivates blood cells, increases oxygen to the body to provide energy, boosts stamina and protects the nervous system, helping those who suffer from anaemia and fatigue.

When eaten raw the root also contains high levels of folic acid, which are essential for tissue growth and can help in the early stages of pregnancy by aiding the development of a baby’s spinal cord. It can also help reduce blood pressure by enabling increased blood flow to the brain, which is good news for those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia.

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Finally, betacyanin, which gives the vegetable its deep red colour, promotes the detoxification of the liver and is reported (though not as yet proven) to have potent properties that stop cell mutations leading to cancer.

When looking to purchase beetroot, try to choose firm, unwrinkled specimens with their leaves still attached.

At the preparation stage, wash the leaves thoroughly rather than discard them; they are rich in folic acid (vitamin B9), beta-carotene, calcium and iron and can be eaten raw or cooked like spinach, juiced, or added to soups or salads.

SELLING CELERY Not technically a root vegetable but closely related to the celeriac family, the celery stick is a familiar wallflower on the crudité selection for dips and the staple of the Bloody Mary cocktail. However, there is much more to this underrated vegetable, which until the Renaissance was used as a herb for its medicinal properties.

Once considered by Europeans to be a male aphrodisiac, Madame de Pompadour, mistress of Louis XV of France, used to feed her lover celery and truffle soup coining the saying, ‘If women only knew what celery does to a man, they would travel from Paris to Rome to get it’. Casanova, too, ate it daily, believing it boosted his libido.

Apart from its alleged amorous properties, celery has many health benefits. It contains the minerals calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium and sodium, making it nutritious whilst remaining low in calories.

Make sure you buy celery with firm stalks and eat these raw or cooked; it’s the versatile leaves that contain much of the vitamin C, potassium and calcium which you can use as a herb and add to anything from salads and dips to smoothies.

Celery is now in season with harvesting continuing until the first frosts in November.

Shop for seasonal vegetables for your autumnal stews and soups at bourgoyne.co.uk

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Belgravian LORD OF THE FLOWERS

The Belgravia Residents’ Journal goes to see if Bill and Ben, the Flowerpot Men, have anything on Belgravia’s finest floral couturier, Neill Strain

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xplaining the processes that ensure his blooms are fresher than the rest, Neill goes into detail.

‘I order my flowers directly from Holland; they are then picked and delivered the next day.’ I had presumed he was up with the larks at markets. ‘The problem with sourcing like that is that time is of the essence.

Minimising the gap between flora being picked and purchased is incredibly important,’ he explains. This is his serious face, we must be talking business.

But we are sat next to 12ft violet stakes with flowers peacocking off (and this is one of the more conservative creations). It’s hard to be serious in a room like this. It’s all very Alice in Wonderland. And Neill, clocking my bemusement, lets a Cheshire cat grin break across his face and notes, ‘These are all from a festival we did recently.

There were much taller and wackier displays too!’

Neill has clearly not beaten a traditional path through floristry, so I start by picking at his roots. ‘I was an 11-year-old in Northern Ireland and my aunt knew how much I liked flowers and asked me if I’d accompany her to a flowerarranging class she attended to pass the time during winter,’ he says.

Neill was no child prodigy, however. He still remembers his first arrangement.

‘It was totally hysterical, flowers crammed in at every angle.’ I conjure images of pincushions and christingles.

‘No, not even like that, more like something you’d pity on a compost heap,’ he replies.

Flower clubs, church events and florist jobs followed.

After secondary school, Neill went to Northern Ireland’s floral equivalent of our Royal Agricultural University, set in a manor house that had sprouted a college. Neill recalls, ‘The fabulous gardens and the fields upon fields of flowers we were allowed to experiment with.’

Moving to London to complete a foundation course in art and design, Neill’s work ethic saw him pick up a degree that not only included set design for theatre and film at Wimbledon School of Art but also floristry. So that is where not only the sense of melodrama in Neill’s vision comes from but also his ability to execute it. Rather than let film design take him down one path and floristry another, Neill sought to combine the two.

Not that his qualifications stop there – he also has a Masters in Dutch floral design, but I want to bring things up-to-date. I probe him on whether his flowers were always destined to adorn the Belgravian beat. ‘To be honest, I initially looked for a premises in Chelsea but I couldn’t find anywhere that was suitable.

‘Then I came across a great place on Ebury Street.

Wide at the front, with just the right depth, I was there for three years, and have been at West Halkin now for almost four years – so I’ve been based in Belgravia for seven in total.’ It was quite brave of Neill to come here. At the time, West Halkin Street was not really on the map commercially.

‘It was a bit of a gamble,’ he admits. Now, however, Daniel Galvin, L’ETO and Elizabeth Gage are all on a road that backs on to Waitrose.

I try to pin Neill down to what his signature style is and whether it’s changed at all. ‘It’s certainly become more refined in comparison to how I started out. Back then I was more concerned about making statements and being eye-catching for the sake of it; it was all about being ultra-cool and modern.’ This has been replaced with a more mature attitude; Neill now prefers to be sensitive to the cultural preferences of the customer, the character of the interior and the nuances of the season.

‘One of the reasons big-name clients come to us is because they know we can get the flowers that others can’t, and in return growers will come to us because they know we are guaranteed to be able to sell the best,’ Neill continues.

He prefers to focus his efforts on what can be done with flowers rather than merely respecting flora for its own sake. ‘Let me show you something that required real creative and logistical skill,’ he announces excitedly. We whisk through a photo album, trying to find the mystery shot. Skimming through Instagram images of elated celebrities, from Lady Gaga to Joan Collins; past snaps of his King Charles spaniels (siblings Oscar and Charlotte), and finally halting on a huge ‘DV’ – Donatella Versace’s initials, Neill explains ‘This, for instance, involved so many challenges.’ His tone is hushed as he takes me on a journey from the concept to an elated Donatella posing with the flower-perforated masterpiece at her penthouse in Milan.

Turning to the future, I suggest he has a map out the back with flowers covering his territory. ‘Oh I wish I was that organised, but in all seriousness I have employed a new director of weddings and events because there’s so much going on. I’d also like to build more on my Middle Eastern contacts’. I can imagine Neill doing very well internationally, even if he is a bit of a monoglot, after all he’s fluent in that most international of languages: beauty.

Rather than let film design take him down one path and floristry another, Neill sought to combine the two

(neillstrain.com) Words / Henry Hopwood-Phillips Illustration / Russ Tudor

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Roger Law working at the Big Pot Factory

A law unto

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Henry Hopwood-Phillips catches up with artist Roger Law

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his must be the wrong door. It’s unmarked; inside the floorboards are bent, the walls are unplastered and the banisters squeak. I thought health and safety had banished worlds like this long ago, along with the evils of an England since past: a place of cholera, gin epidemics and Catholic plots.

This is where a crabbed redoubt of creative types club together; it’s called The Academy. Twice the size of a postage stamp, artists and writers re-fortify themselves here and escape an art world that became an industry. I follow my ears, and when I open my eyes I bump into a lady sporting a large cleavage and even larger hair. There are bottles of spirits behind her and, like much else here, she’s fallen off the page of a Hogarth scene.

I finally spot Roger Law, a heaving hulk of a man, talking. I daren’t interrupt, so I soak up a double scotch until finally I walk over. ‘You’re late!’ Roger barks. ‘I was here, I just didn’t want to disturb,’ I protest. With fierce blue eyes, a snub nose, a white beard, an ebullient manner and gold teeth, he’s a strange mix of Father Christmas and a pirate. And right now he’s sporting a communist cap.

I can tell he either doesn’t like interviews or he doesn’t like me, or he likes pretending to dislike both. ‘I have never liked puppets, so don’t get me started on that Spitting Image nonsense,’ he starts – spiced with a few more expletives.

So I push him into his journey after he wound down Spitting Image, the 1984-96 satirical puppet show for which he is most renowned. ‘We tried to sell some teapots and that sort of cr*p in Private Eye for a while. That was a fool’s game, so I self-deported myself to Australia rather than become a bore over here,’ he explains with something resembling a twinkle in his eye.

Refusing to be held to ransom by previous successes, Roger exiled himself ‘down under’. Later learning to chill out by potting, he made a home for himself in Jingdezhen, China’s

‘porcelain city’ (at Mr Wu’s if you’re asking). He notes that ‘at first they tolerated me and they later respected me because I worked long hours in rain or shine beside them.’ I probe him on what social attitudes are like over there. ‘Oh they don’t need prejudices, they are like the English of old, and trust so much in their own superiority that they don’t need to impose any neuroses on others,’ comes his reply.

As we thumb our way through a photograph album interspersed with his art, I notice that many of his pots could house small villages. ‘Yes, the sizes can get quite silly, unlike the glazes: you can have any colour, as long as it is blue and white or celadon!’ he booms with a rasping chuckle.

Now settled in Norfolk and merely commuting to China these days, Roger has a large family (including eight grandchildren) to keep. ‘I do it for the money,’ is his characteristically honest response when I ask what fires his art. In an industry increasingly dominated by the sham, the pompous and the ridiculous, Roger Law represents less a breath of fresh air than a storm of badass sincerity. Give him more than a slap on the back and buy some of his monstrously cool pots.

Roger’s Law’s latest exhibition will take place from 29 October-15 November at Sladmore Contemporary, 32 Bruton Place, W1J 6NW, 020 7499 0365 (sladmorecontemporary.com)

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37 Pimlico Rd. London SW1W 8NE

Escape to the country, in SW1.

HOT E L RO O M S AT T HE O R A N GE

Great British Escape

Kilworth

revisited

Henry Hopwood-Phillips journeys to Leicestershire, the county that gave England Stilton and the pork pie, to see if any of its sophistication will rub off on him

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magine Brideshead Revisited. Now look at your house.

Imagine Pride and Prejudice. And look back at your house. No, this isn’t an exercise in humiliation; this is, I am sure, the way 75 per cent of guests to Kilworth House begin the booking process.

Built towards the end of the 19th century for John Entwistle when he became high sheriff of Leicestershire, it was designed by Alfred Edward Purdie, an architect who later worked with the renowned Augustus Pugin.

It’s basically an Italianate exercise in late-Victorian pomp; imagine HM Treasury plonked in 38 acres of Leicestershire and you are not far off.

The only thing that rivals the stonework is the ironwork next door; Kilworth’s Orangery would certainly have given the Crystal Palace a run for its money back in its day. The effect of it all, with its bright stained-glass windows and extra-slim colonnades, is oddly rather camp.

The interior of Kilworth House continues this rather jaunty conversation. Each corridor and room offers a spectacle where most of the aesthetic bounces between Medieval splendour and Louis XV attitude. What warms the cockles is that the pageantry of creams, greens, crimsons and browns all feel lived in. The furniture doesn’t possess the prickliness one typically bestows on grand houses out of a sense of awkwardness. Instead, with its novel touches, the whole thing feels like a Carry On

set, in a good way: it’s got personality.

Perhaps the theatricality is something to do with the fact this hotel actually comes with a theatre. Local businessman Richard McKay bought the house in 1999, but the outdoor theatre (sporting a canvas roof), a short walk from the house, is his wife Celia’s creation. We go

The room is a Marie Antoinette affair; a little like living in the folds of icing on a wedding cake down one hot summer’s evening to watch Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 1949 hit South Pacific, expecting, to be frank, a rather amateur affair.

Instead, the set is superior to many professional places in central London, and the singing, especially Celia Graham as the nurse Nellie Forbush, is formidable. Mark Inscoe as wealthy French expatriate Emile de Becque may wobble in certain places but hits such as I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair had the whole audience, mostly locals, singing along. Perhaps I shouldn’t be so surprised; the theatre is, after all, in its eighth season.

Having forgone the hotel’s restaurant for a theatre dinner in the Orangery (it’s included in the price of the theatre ticket) which consists of cheap and cheerful items such as fish and chips, we head off into the darkness armed with a bottle of red.

Slumped by a tree, we slurp the Bordeaux. The producers have somehow managed to fit Château Caillou les Martins, Lussac-Saint-Emilion on the label. I believe the saint is the chap who first settled the region. Red fruit and blackberry on the nose, cherry and truffle on the tongue, it’s a simple, strong wine.

Back at the room, it’s a Marie Antoinette affair; a little like living in the folds of icing on a wedding cake. With a view out to a courtyard full of fountains, statues and shrubbery, its trump card is the gentle burble from the fountain.

Up with the larks and the uniformed staff the next day, we go for a wander round the grounds. Its undulating hills are not just polite set-pieces for the guests. A farmer, his daughter and a dog guide cows across our path; when we reach the lake we see rods nearby.

The thought of fish prompts us to make a beeline for breakfast. Walking past the terrace, we realise it’s been designed with the purpose of turning reasonable human beings into incorrigible lords as they survey all that the house commands.

The food reminds me of William Somerset Maugham’s comment, ‘to eat well in England, you should have breakfast three times a day’. All the guests perform reconnaissance trips before swooping down on a giant, tiered table festooned with fruits, yoghurts, breads and cereals: the scene resembles a reverse harvest festival.

As we call a cab to whisk us away from our temporary country home, we tot up a possible itinerary for the day, because we are crazy like that. If you can throw a stone about 10 miles then the tank ranges and airfields are a stone’s throw away. Further afield, Warwick Castle, the battlefield of Bosworth and Althorp House are

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As the train pulls away and the countryside, reminiscent of that in E. Nesbit’s The Railway Children, is sucked into the past, a heaviness descends. It’s time to return to the real world.

Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth, LE17 6JE, 01858 880 058 (kilworthhouse.co.uk)

NEED TO KNOW Henry was hosted by Kilworth House, a member of Pride of Britain Hotels – a consortium of 49 privately-owned independent British hotels. A night’s stay costs from £100pp (two sharing) including breakfast (prideofbritainhotels.com).

Tickets for the hotel’s theatre productions range from £25-£35 and can be booked through the box office on 01858 881939.

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Beauty &Grooming Beauty from the outside in and TLC on our doorstep

1 Richard Ward Seasons Autumn Restore Kit Award-winning celebrity hairdresser Richard Ward has developed a series of seasonal haircare kits. Seasons Autumn Restore Kit comes to the rescue with shampoo, a mask and hair serum to help replenish and enhance shine and vitality. £24, available at Richard Ward, 82 Duke of York Square, SW3 4LY, 020 7730 1222 (richardward.com)

Golden touch Fall head first for these autumn beauty saviours

2 by Kilian Scented Jewellery No longer content with simply spritzing scent, Kilian Hennessy has created a capsule collection of wearable perfumed necklaces for women and bracelets for men, each infused with a choice of the brand’s fragrances. The Chain Tassel Necklace (pictured, £190) would make an elegant addition to any jewellery box.

From £125-£290, available at Harvey Nichols and bykilian.com 3 Jo Loves... Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme Autumn has never smelt more appealing thanks to the arrival of Jo Loves’ latest fragrance. Fresh and aromatic, the perfume combines bergamot and spices with warm cedar wood to create a timeless aroma. £95 for 100ml, available at 42 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9NZ, 020 7730 8611 (joloves.com) 4 Erno Laszlo Hydra-Therapy Memory Sleep Mask Taking inspiration from the memory foam developed for the NASA space programme, Erno Laszlo’s weightless gel mask cushions the skin and helps restore elasticity while you sleep.

Slather on and wake up to a youthful, revitalised complexion. £90, available exclusively at Harrods and ernolaszlo.com 5 EviDenS The Night Recovery Solution This new night time, non-rinse mask helps to counter the ageing effects of sunlight, pollution and stress. It’s perfect for anyone looking to incorporate an effortless, spa-like treatment into their evening beauty ritual. £95, available exclusively at Harrods (harrods.com)

In good

hands

Sue Sweeney, nail therapist at Grace Belgravia, shares the secrets of the perfect manicure with Briana Handte Lesesne Why did you become a manicurist?

I have always loved pretty, girly things and fun colours. I trained as a beauty therapist and then sort of fell into becoming a manicurist and have never looked back. For me, nails are always on-trend and constantly changing.

From London and New York to Paris and Milan, the collections are not complete without a model’s digits being polished to perfection. More often than not, what designers show on the runway sets the trends for the season ahead.

What are the autumn nail trends?

Square nails with a rounded edge are proving popular – it’s a very elegant look, especially when complemented with a slick of dramatic lacquer from Essie and Only Fingers & Toes (OFAT). Dark reds, deep blues and bluegreys create a sophisticated finish.

They say you can judge a woman’s age by looking at her hands, would you agree?

Yes, definitely. Women put so much effort into their skincare regimes when it comes to their face that they sometimes overlook their hands. As autumn brings colder and harsher weather, hands need extra moisture and care.

The same is true for nails, and that’s why I can’t stress enough the importance of hand cream and cuticle oil.

Can you tell us about the treatments available at Grace Belgravia?

We like to think that the pampering experience at Grace Belgravia is second to none. Our clients can order lunch from the healthy spa menu or sip freshly squeezed smoothies and juices while they wait. The relaxation continues posttreatment in the serene relaxation room.

Grace is one of only two locations in London that carries the OFAT line of polishes. Our clients love the fact that they are free from the five chemicals that are often found in other brands of nail varnish. The treatment consists of a pre-soak and revitalising scrub and the nails are trimmed, shaped, exfoliated and buffed.

Cuticle oil is applied followed by a choice of a hot-stone treatment that helps increase circulation, relaxes the muscles and relieves tension in the hands and wrists, or a paraffin wax that softens and nourishes the skin. Lastly, the nail polish is applied.

What advice would you give women who are going for a manicure or pedicure?

Make sure the spa or salon has a licensed manicurist and pedicurist and that the standards are high. I recommend a manicure and pedicure every two weeks and treatments at least once a month to ensure beautiful hands and feet.

What are your top three tips for beautiful nails?

It is important to hydrate and moisturise your nails with cuticle oil. This helps prevent the nails from drying out and splitting and softens the cuticles so they are easier to clip. I also recommend massaging the hands and feet with cream. Hands are prone to severe dryness and cracking, so invest in a good hand cream to help keep them supple and more youthful-looking.

OFAT Absolute Therapy Hands, £60; OFAT Absolute Therapy Feet, £75. For nonmembers, a guest day pass of £150 can be purchased in addition to the treatment price.

11c West Halkin Street, SWIX 8JL, 020 7235 8900 (gracebelgravia.com)

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Residents’ Culture Exploring the minutiae of residents’ concerns and encounters

Belgravian

Moments

Briana Handte Lesesne embarks on a culinary tour of the neighbourhood

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ike clockwork every Thursday morning I head over to Motcomb Street to do my food shopping. With a myWaitrose card in hand I pick up a free issue of Waitrose Weekend. In the latest edition I learnt that London has surpassed Paris as ‘the dining capital of Europe’. The accolade is a far cry from when I first lived in London in the mid-1990s. Back then I used to catch the train to Paris on the weekend for some ‘real food’ and drinkable coffee.

You don’t have to go far in Belgravia, however, to see why the capital has overtaken its culinary rival across the Channel. On Ebury Street, La Poule au Pot’s classic French menu is heavy on game this autumn with grouse, pheasant, partridge and jugged hare making a seasonal return. Last

time I popped in for dinner, manager Lionel Banda recommended the red house wine by the magnum to accompany these dishes, which proved to be a fantastic pairing.

When it comes to selecting wine for my own dinner parties, Elizabeth Street’s Jeroboams always comes up trumps. The store manager recently pointed me in the direction of a stunning Moss Wood Amy’s Blend Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Australia.

My favourite time to visit Mozart Square is on Saturday morning for the farmers’ market where I pick up everything from oysters to fresh flowers before heading to Daylesford on Pimlico Road. I was happy to hear that the farmshop will introduce a new food line this autumn that will be welcomed by local parents. Mini Meals, specially formulated for little ones, is a healthy, organic range made by chefs on the Daylesford farm and tested by children. The packaging is designed with a farm animal mask and includes tips on eating well.

Entering the Food Hall at Harrods in neighboring Knightsbridge always reminds me of the scene from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory when Mr Wonka opens the doors to the chocolate room with its candy gardens, bright bold colours and exotic sweets. It’s a one-stop shop for the finest fruits and vegetables with colours and textures reminiscent of a Cézanne painting and it’s also a great spot for mid-day dining. Caviar House Seafood Bar serves fruits de la mer, The Steakhouse boasts 21-day, dry-aged Aberdeen Angus in your choice of cut, while traditional Japanese specialities are served at Pan Chai. The atmosphere is akin to the refined restaurants found at Grand Central Station in New York, with its tiled walls and high, vaulted ceilings. If you haven’t yet tried it for yourself, I suggest you tuck in.

The views expressed on this page are not held by the Residents’ Journal. The page offers a platform for the voices of our local residents to discuss topics they feel relevant and important.

The Residents’ Association’s

October roundup

October roundup by Head of Social & Communications Sue Liberman

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n September you may have noticed some filming in Belgrave Square. Criminal Productions is currently shooting Criminal, a new feature film with an internationally renowned cast, including Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Oldman and Ryan Reynolds. It follows a dangerous and unpredictable prison inmate, played by Costner, who finds himself in unfamiliar territory when a dead CIA operative’s skills, secrets and memories are implanted into his brain. The government agency is hoping that he will stop a deadly plot and finish the mission for them. The spy thriller with a sci-fi twist was written by Douglas Cook and David Weisberg with Ariel Vromen as director. Criminal will be released in 2015.

Other news and issues…

Grosvenor has met with the Metropolitan Police’s Flying Squad to discuss the prevalence of smash and grab raids in the West End. Thanks to good intelligence, the Flying Squad foiled the recent smash and grab attempt in Mount Street. It has had a number of successes with arrests, convictions and recoveries in this field over the last year and it wants to keep the pressure up. Grosvenor has been in discussions with the Squad regarding the ongoing threat and what traders, residents and businesses can do about it, stressing that awareness and vigilance are key. The Flying Squad says that jewellers, luxury watch and handbag boutiques are the targets of choice.

Smart hotels are also vulnerable, particularly when they have concessions selling those luxury goods.

Until next month... belgraviaresidents.org.uk

ing The Winter Ball The Household Cavalry will be attend

The Winter Ball

Thursday 13 November 2014 at The Jumeirah Carlton Tower The 2014 Winter Ball, in collaboration with the Household Cavalry, who will be there in all their glory!

Make sure you book your tickets for the fabulous blacktie event which will kick off with a Champagne reception and music by jazz pianist Oksana Bukxari. Guests will then enjoy a three-course dinner and a show featuring top performers. The fabulous Rat Pack, who has played in the successful West End run The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas, will thrill guests with the finest and most memorable of The Rat Pack’s songs, such as Fly Me To The Moon, My Way, That’s Amore, New York New York and Bojangles. Music and dancing will continue with Paul Metcalf’s Rob Stewart Tribute Band. Paul’s band are all highly experienced and talented musicians who have an impressive string of credits between them, including working alongside Chris de Burgh, George Michael, The Spice Girls, Shirley Bassey, Level 42, Go West, The Manic Street Preachers, Heatwave and Curtis Mayfield. They have performed worldwide in theatres and music venues and this tribute to Rod involves the same swaggering showmanship, audience participation and sheer sense of fun that has made him one of the most popular performers of all time.

Programme for the evening

7pm Champagne reception

7.30pm Three-course dinner and show

featuring top West End performers

9pm The Rat Pack live on stage

9.30pm Charity auction in aid of The

Household Cavalry Foundation

10pm A tribute to Rod Stewart with

music and dancing

Midnight Carriages £200 per person or £1,800 for a table of 10 guests.

For tickets or more information, please contact Sue Liberman on 07957 420911 or email sue@belgraviaresidents.org.uk

If you would like to help protect and/or shape the future of Belgravia, please join us by becoming a member. Simply go online and click on the appropriate membership box. In addition, if there’s anything you would like to let us know about, I can be contacted on sue@belgraviaresidents.org.uk

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PROMOTION

Look to the

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Local residents will not need to venture far to feed their hunger thanks to new Asian fusion restaurant Old Tree Asian Spice which has recently opened its doors at the Grosvenor Waterside development

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ld Tree first opened a bakery and restaurant in the summer of 2010 in London’s north-western suburb of Golders Green but it has always been an all-day dining establishment; with its own bakery on site, fresh Taiwanese pastries and baked goods greeted early morning customers daily. By August 2013, the founders of Old Tree opened their second restaurant, Old Tree Daiwan Bee, in Piccadilly, a lively café serving Taiwanese style street food such as Gua Bao (pork belly buns), beef noodle soup and the ever-popular bubble pearl teas.

Founders Ron Yap and Margaret Lin, who originated from Taiwan and Malaysia and have lived in London for more than 20 years, wanted to bring the taste of Asia to the residents of London in a place where one

Grilled black cod is currently one of the most popular dishes could find a combination of Japanese, Thai, Taiwanese, Cantonese and Malaysian cuisine all under one roof. It was of utmost importance to them to balance elements of Asian cuisine with a modern Western twist in order not to disappoint even the most discerning of palates.

From the dinner menu, grilled black cod is currently one of the most popular dishes, creamy, lightly grilled and delicately flavoured with homemade miso paste. Crispy duck glazed in Old Tree’s own plum sauce is exceptionally tasty and a variety of barbecue skewers, both meat and vegetarian, will satisfy even the little ones. For the less adventurous, a bowl of beef noodle soup or dumplings wouldn’t be a disappointment.

The in-house cocktail designer has come up with a menu of exciting and exotic concoctions. Utilising Asian spices in sangria is definitely a brave twist so perhaps one could begin a culinary adventure with a glass of Dragon Eye, a cocktail made with homemade longan syrup, fresh ginger and gin. Desserts are equally balanced with Asian and Western favourites; try banana fritters with homemade coconut ice cream, apple pie à la mode, Taiwanese herbal jelly (you’ll either love it or

hate it) or a slice of cake from a wide selection. Whole cakes can be made to order too.

Ice creams are exclusively made for Old Tree Asian Spice by Fat Girl Ice Cream, a local artisan ice creamery which makes small batches using only natural and organic ingredients. No additives, artificial flavourings or preservatives are used. Chocolate lovers may be delighted with the dark chocolate ice cream, with Valrhona Cacao as its star ingredient. Other Asian flavours include mango, lychee, taro and Malaysian durian, which is certainly the most adventurous.

Old Tree Asian Spice Unit A2 Moore House, Grosvenor Waterside, Gatliff Road, SW1W 8QN For reservations please call 020 7730 1180 (oldtreeasianspice.co.uk)

Must-haves

Don’t miss out on the most sought-after products and services from around the area

A gazebo for every occasion

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Entertaining: long summer evenings can be spent gathered with friends and family in an outdoor room, and with the right heater, long winter evenings too.

A space for the kids: whether they’re your children, grandchildren or friends’ little ones, kids will love using a gazebo as a hideaway or sheltered play area in the garden.

Al fresco dining: cosying up to a loved one is easy in the right location, and with a few candles lit the privacy will make for a perfect setting for any intimate dinners.

Extra garden seating: if you’d like additional seating, a gazebo can provide just that.

Leisure: a whole range of leisure opportunities can be gained from one of these outdoor rooms – why not use one to house a hot tub?

6B Lys Mill Farm, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5EP, 01491 612 820, enquiries@crownpavilions.com (crownpavilions.com)

Cook in style

A gold kitchen might not sound like everyone’s cup of tea, but this set of units from Grid Thirteen, which is owned by Natalie Fry, former designer and multiple award-winner for Poggenpohl, is a tasteful offering. With more than 20 years’ experience and past designs ranked in the top five of the Worldwide Brand Book, this is a kitchen that deserves to be taken seriously – especially when the £150,000+ price tag is considered.

The network

(gridthirteen.co.uk)

Caroline Frankel and Michelle de Biolley are causing a stir in the area. Having worked in brand marketing and financial executive head-hunting, they have combined forces to create Almost Essential. In a society that is becoming ever more diverse and irregular, connecting the right people to the right services has become a difficult task. So the duo have trialled, tested and curated everything they recommend on a subscription website that functions like an intelligence network, linking the most respected businesses with customers who expect the best. (almostessential.com)

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Planning &Development Keeping you in the know about important street plans affecting Belgravia

PLANNING APPLICATIONS DATE RECEIVED

ADDRESS

PROPOSAL

4 August

Lyall Mews

Installation of French doors and Juliet balconies

5 August

Eaton Mews

Basement extension

8 August

Lanesborough Place

New door installed

15 August

Mozart Terrace

Fell and replace eucalyptus

21 August

Graham Terrace

New platform lift, railings and gate

planned road works STREET

PLANNED WORK

DATES

WORKS OWNER

Wilton Street

Lay a new gas service

1 October

Fulcrum Pipelines (0845 641 3010)

Buckingham Gate

Excavation permit for route

1-8 October

Vodafone Group (see website)

Sloane Street

Mains check

1-24 October

National Grid (0845 605 6677)

Grosvenor Place

Scaffold dispensation being sought for loading bay

1-25 October

Transport for London (0845 305 1234)

Grosvenor Gardens

Bus stop closure on weekends

1-25 October

Transport for London

Studio Place

Dig to connect new gas service

27-30 October

Fulcrum Pipelines

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The Belgravia

Directory

A compendium of the area’s key establishments

Estate Agents Ayrton Wylie 16 Lower Belgrave Street 020 7730 4628

Harrods Estates 82 Brompton Road 020 7225 6506

Knight Frank Sales 47 Lower Belgrave Street 020 7881 7722

Strutt & Parker 66 Sloane Street 020 7235 9959

Best Gapp & Cassells 81 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 9253

Henry & James 1 Motcomb Street 020 7235 8861

Marler & Marler 6 Sloane Street 020 7235 9641

W A Ellis 174 Brompton Road 020 7306 1600

Cluttons 84 Bourne Street 020 7730 0303

John D Wood 48 Elizabeth Street 020 7824 7900

Rokstone 5 Dorset Street 020 7580 2030

Wellbelove Quested 160 Ebury Street

Douglas Lyons & Lyons 33 Kinnerton Street 020 7235 7933

Knight Frank Lettings 82-83 Chester Square 020 7881 7730

Savills 139 Sloane Street 020 7730 0822

020 7881 0880

Food & Drink BARS Amaya Halkin Arcade, Motcomb Street 020 7823 1166 The Garden Room (cigar) The Lanesborough Hyde Park Corner 020 7259 5599 The Library Bar (wine) The Lanesborough Hyde Park Corner 020 7259 5599 Tiles Restaurant and Wine Bar 36 Buckingham Palace Road 020 7834 7761

CAFÉS Bella Maria 4 Lower Grosvenor Place 020 7976 6280 Caffe Reale 23 Grosvenor Gardens 020 7592 9322

The Green Café 16 Eccleston Street 020 7730 5304 ll Corriere 6 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 2087 The Old English Coffee House 1 Montrose Place 020 7235 3643 Patisserie Valerie 17 Motcomb Street 020 7245 6161 Tomtom Coffee House 114 Ebury Street 020 7730 1771 Valerie Victoria 38 Buckingham Palace Road 020 7630 9781

PUBLIC HOUSES/ DINING ROOMS The Antelope 22-24 Eaton Terrace 020 7824 8512

The Orange 37 Pimlico Road 020 7881 9844 theorange.co.uk

The Pantechnicon 10 Motcomb Street 020 7730 6074 thepantechnicon.com

The Thomas Cubitt 44 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 6060 thethomascubitt.co.uk

RESTAURANTS Como Lario 18-22 Holbein Place 020 7730 9046 Il Convivio 143 Ebury Street 020 7730 4099

Olivo (Italian & Sardinian) 21 Eccleston Street 020 7730 2505 Zafferano (Italian) 15 Lowndes Street 020 7235 5800

Motcombs 26 Motcomb Street 020 7235 6382 motcombs.co.uk

Mango Tree 46 Grosvenor Place 020 7823 1888 Pétrus 1 Kinnerton Street 020 7592 1609

Uni 18a Ebury Street 020 7730 9267 restaurantuni.com

Health & Beauty BARBER

DOCTORS

Giuseppe D’Amico 20 Eccleston Street 020 7730 2968

The Belgrave Medical Centre 13 Pimlico Road 020 7730 5171

DENTISTS

The Belgravia Surgery 26 Eccleston Street 020 7590 8000

The Beresford Clinic 2 Lower Grosvenor Place 020 7821 9411 Motcomb Street Dentist 3 Motcomb Street 020 7235 6531 The Wilton Place Practice 31 Wilton Place 020 7235 3824

Michael Garry Personal Training 54b Ebury Street 020 7730 6255

Motcomb Green 61 Ebury Street 020 7235 2228

Yogoji (Yoga) 54a Ebury Street 020 7730 7473

Stephen Casali 161 Ebury Street 020 7730 2196

HAIR SALONS

MEDISPA

Colin & Karen Hair Design 39 Lower Belgrave Street 020 7730 7440

Bijoux Medi-Spa 149 Ebury Street 020 7730 0765

The Light Centre Belgravia 9 Eccleston Street 020 7881 0728

The Daniel Galvin Jr. Salon 4a West Halkin Street 020 3416 3116

earthspa 4 Eccleston Street 020 7823 6226

CLEANING

FURNITURE

Promemoria UK 99 Pimlico Road 020 7730 2514

Dr Kalina 109 Ebury Street 020 7730 4805

GYM/ FITNESS

SPA

Home ANTIQUES Bennison 16 Holbein Place 020 7730 8076 Turkmen Gallery 8 Eccleston Street 020 7730 8848 Patrick Jefferson 69 Pimlico Road 020 7730 6161

ARCHITECTS/ DESIGN Marston & Langinger 194 Ebury Street 020 7881 5700 Paul Davis + Partners 178 Ebury Street 020 7730 1178

Weldon Walshe 20 Grosvenor Place 020 7235 4100

ARTEFACTS Odyssey Fine Arts 24 Holbein Place 020 7730 9942

Kudu Services Discreet, confidential cleaning services for offices and homes of distinction 27 Mortimer Street 020 8704 5988 kuduservices.co.uk

FINISHING TOUCHES Paint Services Company 19 Eccleston Street 020 7730 6408 Rachel Vosper (candles) 69 Kinnerton Street 020 7235 9666 Ramsay (prints) 69 Pimlico Road 020 7730 6776 Sebastian D’Orsai (framer) 77 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 8366 Zuber 42 Pimlico Road 020 7824 8265

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Ciancimino 85 Pimlico Place 020 7730 9959 The Dining Chair Company 4 St Barnabas Street 020 7259 0422 Hemisphere 97 Lower Sloane Street 020 7730 9810 Humphrey-Carrasco 43 Pimlico Road 020 7730 9911 Jamb 107a Pimlico Road 020 7730 2122 Lamberty 46 Pimlico Road 020 7823 5115 Linley 60 Pimlico Road 020 7730 7300 Mark Wilkinson Kitchens 10 West Halkin Street 020 7235 1845 Ossowski 83 Pimlico Road 020 7730 3256

Soane 50-52 Pimlico Road 020 7730 6400 Talisman 190-192 Ebury Street 020 7730 7800 Westenholz 80-82 Pimlico Road 020 7824 8090

GALLERIES 88 Gallery 86-88 Pimlico Road 020 7730 2728 Ahuan Gallery 17 Eccleston Street 020 7730 9382 Gallery 25 26 Pimlico Road 020 7730 7516 Gauntlett Gallery 90-92 Pimlico Road 020 7730 7516 Gordon Watson 28 Pimlico Road 020 7259 0555

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The Belgravia

Directory Fashion BOUTIQUES Philip Treacy 69 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 3992

Christian Louboutin 23 Motcomb Street 020 7245 6510

Herve Leger 29 Lowndes Street 020 7201 2590

Patricia Roberts 60 Kinnerton Street 020 7235 474

Nevena Couture (clients by appointment only)

Lowndes Street 020 3539 8738 nevena.co.uk

Hotels B&Bs B+B Belgravia & Studios@82 64-66 Ebury Street 020 7259 8570 Belgravia Hotel 118 Ebury Street 020 7259 0050 Cartref House 129 Ebury Street 020 7730 6176 Lord Milner Hotel 111 Ebury Street 020 7881 9880

Lynton Hotel 113 Ebury Street 020 7730 4032

The Belgravia Mews Hotel 50 Ebury Street 020 7730 5434

The Sloane Club 52 Lower Sloane Street 020 7730 9131

Morgan Guest House 120 Ebury Street 020 7730 2384

The Diplomat Hotel 2 Chesham Street 020 7235 1544

Tophams Hotel 24-32 Ebury Street 020 7730 3313

Westminster House Hotel 96 Ebury Street 020 7730 4302

Lime Tree Hotel 135-137 Ebury Street 020 7730 8191

LUXURY

BOUTIQUE Astors Hotel 110-112 Ebury Street 020 7730 0158

The Rubens at the Palace 39 Buckingham Palace Road 020 7834 6600

BOOKMAKERS

SOLICITORS

The Berkeley Wilton Place 020 7235 6000 The Goring 15 Beeston Place 020 7396 9000

Services BANKS Duncan Lawrie Private Banking 1 Hobart Place 020 7245 1234 duncanlawrie.com Royal Bank of Scotland 24 Grosvenor Place 020 7235 1882

Coral Racing 67 Pimlico Road 020 7730 6516 William Hill 12 Buckingham Palace Road 08705 181 715

Child & Child 14 Grosvenor Crescent 020 7235 8000 childandchild.co.uk

Eaton Square School 79 Eccleston Square 020 7931 9469 Francis Holland School 39 Graham Terrace 020 7730 2971

CHARITIES

EDUCATION

British Red Cross 85 Ebury Street 020 7730 2235

Cameron House School 4 The Vale 020 7352 4040

Garden House School Turks Row 020 7730 1652

Eaton House School 3-5 Eaton Gate 020 7924 6000

GEMS Hampshire School 15 Manresa Road 020 7352 7077

Glendower Preparatory School 86-87 Queen’s Gate 020 7370 1927

Sussex House School 68 Cadogan Square 020 7584 1741

Hill House International Junior School Hans Place 020 7584 1331

Thomas’s Kindergarten 14 Ranelagh Grove 020 7730 3596

Knightsbridge School 67 Pont Street 020 7590 9000 Miss Daisy’s Nursery Ebury Square 020 7730 5797 More House School 22-24 Pont Street 020 7235 2855 Queen’s Gate School 133 Queen’s Gate 020 7589 3587

EXCLUSIVE The Caledonian Club 9 Halkin Street 020 7235 5162 caledonianclub.com

FLORISTS Catherine Muller 53 Elizabeth Street 020 7259 0196 catherinemuller.com

Neill Strain Floral Couture 11 West Halkin Street 020 7235 6469 Judith Blacklock Flower School 4-5 Kinnerton Place South 020 7235 6235

IT SUPPORT Dashwood Solutions Contact Jonny Hyam for all your IT needs 07787 507 407

POST OFFICE

Psychotherapy Suzanne Thomas DHC MRes, Hypnotherapist / Psychotherapist 07770 378791 suzannethomas@ suzannethomas.co.uk suzannethomas.co.uk

TRAVEL Passepartout Homes Ltd 020 7513 2876 passepartout-homes.com info@passepartout-homes.com

Post Office 6 Eccleston Street 0845 722 3344

Speciality Shops BAKERIES Baker & Spice 54-56 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 3033

Rococo Chocolates 5 Motcomb Street 020 7245 0993

DELI

Elizabeth Gage 5 West Halkin Street 020 7823 0100 eg@elizabeth-gage.com elizabeth-gage.com

Ottolenghi 13 Motcomb Street 020 7823 2707

La Bottega 25 Eccleston Street 020 7730 2730

CIGAR SPECIALIST

GREENGROCERS

Polisher

Charles of Belgravia 27 Lower Belgrave Street 020 7730 5210

F Bennett and Son 9 Chester Square Mews 020 7730 6546

JEWELLERS

NEWSAGENT

Carolina Bucci 4 Motcomb Street 020 7838 9977

Mayhew Newsagents 15 Motcomb Street 020 7235 5770

Tomtom Cigars 63 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 1790

BOOKS Belgravia Books 59 Ebury Street 020 7259 9336 belgraviabooks.com

CONFECTIONERS Peggy Porschen 116 Ebury Street 020 7730 1316 Pierre Hermé Paris 13 Lowndes Street 020 7245 0317

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David Thomas Master Goldsmith 65 Pimlico Road 020 7730 7710 De Vroomen 59 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 1901

Floris 147 Ebury Street 020 7730 0304 florislondon.com

Pet accessories Mungo & Maud 79 Elizabeth Street 020 7022 1207

PERFUMERIES Annick Goutal 20 Motcomb Street 020 7245 0248 Les Senteurs 71 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 2322

VICKISARGE 38 Elizabeth Street 020 7259 0202

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A P ro p e rt y B e yo n d Wo r d s.

An incredible stucco-fronted five bedroom house located in the heart of Belgravia. The property features 4 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, cloakroom, garden atrium

KnightFrank.co.uk

and a stunning terrace. EPC Rating D. Price on Application.

Freehold. To arrange a viewing call

020 7591 8600

EBURY STREET

KnightFrank.co.uk KnightFrank.co.uk

EburyStreet, Street,Belgravia BelgraviaSW1 SW1 Ebury Beautiful 5 bedroomfamily familytown townhouse house Beautiful 5 bedroom

A beautiful five bedroom period family town house to rent with comfort air cooling A beautiful five bedroom period family town house to rent with comfort air cooling and audio visual system. Master bedroom with en suite, 3 further bedrooms ﴾2 with en and audio visual system.

Master with en suite, 3 further ﴾2 witheat en in suites﴿, bedroom 5/study withbedroom en suite, family bathroom, doublebedrooms reception, large suites﴿, bedroom with en suite, familycloakrooms bathroom, and double reception, large eat inE. kitchen, dining5/study room, utility room, 2 guest patio garden. EPC rating kitchen, dining room, utility guest cloakrooms and patio garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 3,345 sq ft room, ﴾310 sq2 m﴿ Approximately 3,345 sq ft ﴾310 sq m﴿

Belgravia Lettings Belgravia Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/belgravia KnightFrank.co.uk/belgravia belgravialettings@knightfrank.com belgravialettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6006 020 3641 6006

Available unfurnished Available unfurnished

Guide price: £3,500 per week Guide price: £3,500 per week ﴾BEQ128145﴿ ﴾BEQ128145﴿

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KnightFrank.co.uk

Eaton Mews North, Belgravia SW1 Newly refurbished mews house with parking

A superb mews house which has been completely refurbished to the highest standard.

Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, bedroom 2 with en suite shower room, reception room, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, caretaker, garage. EPC rating E. Approximately 156 sq m ﴾1,674 sq ft﴿

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KnightFrank.co.uk/belgravia belgravia@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5910

Freehold

Joint Agent: Savills cholbrook@savills.com 020 7730 0822

Guide price: £4,650,000

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BRJ October - 2 Eaton mews North-crops

09/09/2014 16:25:11

NO ONE LOVES SW1 LIKE HUGO

Meet Hugo Headlam who runs our Belgravia Sales office. Born and bred in the area and after 14 years with John D Wood & Co., he has a great love of the architectural features and cultural diversity of SW1. If you’re considering selling or letting, Hugo and his team are here to help.

Sales & Lettings 020 3151 6214

johndwood.co.uk/hugo

savills.co.uk

1 STUNNING LOW-BUILT HOUSE BEHIND EATON SQUARE south eaton place, sw1 Reception room ø media room ø kitchen/dining room ø 4 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø gym with steam shower ø study ø wine cellar ø terrace (leasehold) ø mews parking (subject to licence) ø 373 sq m (4,025 sq ft) ø EPC=B Price on application Freehold

Savills Knightsbridge

Savills Sloane Street

Barbara Allen baallen@savills.com

Richard Gutteridge rgutteridge@savills.com

020 7581 5234

020 7730 0822

savills.co.uk

1 REFURBISHED HOUSE IN THE HEART OF OLD WESTMINSTER gayfere street, sw1 Entrance hall ø reception room ø media room ø dining room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom suite ø 3 further bedrooms (2 with en suite) ø 1 further bathroom ø study ø roof terrace ø 271 sq m (2,918 sq ft) ø EPC=D Guide £4.85 million Freehold

Savills Westminster

Savills Sloane Street

Matthew Morton-Smith mmsmith@savills.com

Noel De Keyzer ndekeyzer@savills.com

020 3430 6861

020 7730 0822

savills.co.uk

1 RECENTLY REFURBISHED AND EXTENDED FREEHOLD HOUSE WITH GARDEN chester row, sw1 Reception room ø kitchen and family room ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 3 further bedrooms ø 3 further bath/shower rooms ø study ø south-facing garden ø 182 sq m (1,954 sq ft) ø EPC=E Guide £4.5 million Freehold

Savills Knightsbridge

Savills Sloane Street

Toby Anderdon tanderdon@savills.com

Charles Holbrook cholbrook@savills.com

020 7581 5234

020 7730 0822

savills.co.uk

1 BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED PENTHOUSE eaton square, sw1 Reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø 2 bedroom suites ø further bedroom/study ø guest cloakroom ø terrace ø lift ø air conditioning ø Crestron audio visual and lighting system ø Grade II* listed ø 151 sq m (1,622 sq ft) Guide £7.5 million Leasehold, approximately 149 years remaining

Savills Sloane Street Richard Dalton rdalton@savills.com

020 7730 0822

savills.co.uk

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1 CLASSIC AND TRADITIONAL KINNERTON STREET HOUSE kinnerton street, sw1 Reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø first floor bedroom with separate bathroom ø 2 further bedrooms ø 2 cloakrooms ø conservatory ø garden ø terrace ø roof terrace ø 117 sq m (1,268 sq ft) ø EPC=D Guide £3.65 million Freehold

Savills Knightsbridge

Savills Sloane Street

Toby Anderdon tanderdon@savills.com

Charles Holbrook cholbrook@savills.com

020 7581 5234

020 7730 0822

savills.co.uk

LETTINGS LAYOUT ONLY

1

DUPLEX APARTMENT ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS eaton place, sw1 2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø terrace ø 154 sq m (1,668 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

Unfurnished £2,800 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

Savills Sloane Street Verity Comber vcomber@savills.com

020 7824 9005

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MEWS HOUSE SITUATED IN THIS PRESTIGIOUS GATED COMMUNITY grosvenor crescent mews, sw1 4 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 3 reception rooms ø kitchen ø courtyard ø garage ø conservatory ø 238 sq m (2,570 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=E

Unfurnished £2,600 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

Savills Sloane Street Stevie Walmesley swalmesley@savills.com

020 7824 9005 *£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/ guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished.

For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

WILTON ROW, BELGRAVIA, SW1X

£5,250,000 LEASEHOLD • TWO LARGE RECEPTION ROOMS • THREE BEDROOMS • BEDROOM FOUR/STUDY • TERRACE • GARAGE • EPC G •

BELGRAVIA OFFICE 1 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JX +44 (0)20 7235 8861 belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk

henryandjames.co.uk

LOWNDES SQUARE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW1X

£1,500 PER WEEK • ONE BEDROOM • HIGH CEILINGS • ACCESS TO COMMUNAL GARDENS • TERRACE • PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED • EPC D • PLUS ADMINISTRATION FEE £240 & REFERENCING £60 PER PERSON

BELGRAVIA OFFICE 1 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JX +44 (0)20 7235 8861 belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk

henryandjames.co.uk

www.ayrtonwylie.com +44 (0) 20 7730 4628 sales +44 (0) 20 7730 4555 lettings

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EATON PLACE, BELGRAVIA SW1

A spectacular upper maisonette offering bright and spacious accommodation which has recently undergone a complete transformation. The property is accessed by a new ‘coded’ lift to the third floor and the decked roof terrace offers views over Belgravia and beyond.

SALES - SHARE OF FREEHOLD £5,450,000 LETTINGS - FURNISHED £4,500 PER WEEK 16 Lower Belgrave Street, Belgravia, London SW1W 0LN

ACCOMMODATION AND AMENITIES

Reception Room • Dining Room • Kitchen • Master Bedroom with En Suite Dressing and En Suite Bathroom • Bedroom 2 with En Suite Bathroom • Bedroom 3 / Study • Shower Room • Guest WC • Utility Room • Lift with Private Access Code • Roof Terrace with Rain Sensor Skylight • Air Conditioning • Access to Belgrave Square Garden (via Grosvenor) • 2,075 sq ft / 191.1 sq m

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EBURY MEWS, BELGRAVIA, SW1

Situated in the heart of Belgravia just off Elizabeth Street, behind the south western section of Chester Square, this delightful and immaculately presented mews house has the benefit of an integral garage, mews parking and a garden.

LEASE 86 YEARS £4,500,000

16 Lower Belgrave Street, Belgravia, London SW1W 0LN

ACCOMMODATION AND AMENITIES

Drawing Room • Kitchen/Dining Room • Study • Master Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom • 2 Further Double Bedrooms • En Suite Bathroom • En Suite Shower Room • Utility Room • Downstairs Guest WC • Patio Garden • Garage • Mews Parking (subject to Grosvenor licence) 2,023 sq ft / 187.94 sq m

sales@ayrtonwylie.com

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings

Drawing of St Dunstan-in-the-West by SPAB Scholar Ptolomy Dean

Founded by William Morris, the SPAB protects the historic environment from decay, damage and demolition. It responds to threats to old buildings, trains building professionals, craftspeople, homeowners and volunteers and gives advice about maintenance and repairs. Since 1877 countless buildings have been saved for future generations.

Information about maintaining your home is available through events, courses, lectures, publications and telephone advice.

To support our work why not join the SPAB? Members receive a quarterly magazine, our list of historic properties for sale and access to our regional activities.

www.spab.org.uk 020 7377 1644 A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales. Company no: 5743962 Charity no: 1113753 37 Spital Square, London E1 6DY

CHESHAM PLACE, Belgravia SW1X

£14,500,000

This immaculate freehold period house in the heart of Belgravia boasts five generous sized bedrooms and five bathooms. The property has been refurbished to a high standard throughout and includes a lift, high ceilings, a large dining room, a study, a grand reception room with an adjoining terrace and a large kitchen and media/TV room. The property has been fitted with an integrated music and lighting system and is fully equipped with the latest modern appliances.

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prestige estate agency

020 7580 2030 WWW.ROKSTONE.COM 5 Dorset Street, London, W1U 6QJ enquiries@rokstone.com

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estate agents, surveyors and property consultants 81 Elizabeth Street, Eaton Square, London SW1W 9PG tel: 020 7730 9253 Fax: 020 7730 8212 email: reception@bestgapp.co.uk

www.bestgapp.co.uk Over 100 years experience in Belgravia

eaton mews south, sw1e Rebuilt to exacting standards three years ago, this is an exceptional south facing mews house arranged over four floors, with spacious and well laid out accommodation, roof terrace garage and off street parking.

To Let

ÂŁ3,500 per week

* Reception Hall * Reception Room with Balcony * Kitchen/Breakfast Room * Master Bedroom Suite * Two Further Bedroom Suites * Integral Garage * Roof Terrace

BASiL STREET SW3 Wimmaculately ILBRA H Athree M bedroom P L AflatCin E S W 1maintained mansion building in the heart of Knightsbridge.

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1658 sq ft. underground station.

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•  Dining Room

Two Bathrooms •  Kitchen ■ Reception Room ■ Kitchen/Breakfast Room ■•  Reception

£1750 per week + fees to Contract £3,300,000 Subject

Entrance Hall/Dining •  En Suite BathroomArea Loft Storage Area •  Bathroom ■ Porter ■ Lift ■ ■

•  Cloakroom ■ 1397 sq ft EE rating E •  Wood Flooring■thoughout

•  Lift •  EE Rating D

Share of Freehold

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Vincent Square, Belgravia SW1

This well presented flat is located on the fourth floor of a well-run apartment building (with a lift) on Vincent Square.

ÂŁ3,500,000 Share of Freehold

1,606 sq ft (149.20) Entrance Hall | Reception room | Kitchen | Two double bedroom suites | Third double bedroom | Bathroom | Balcony | Roof terrace | Lift | Porter | Parking space | Storage cage

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959 bertie.hare@struttandparker.com

St Michael’s Mews, Belgravia SW1

An immaculately presented four bedroom, low-built contemporary townhouse superbly located within the prestigious Belgravia Place development.

ÂŁ5,500,000 Share of Freehold

2,700 sq ft (205.8 sq m) Entrance hall | Reception room | Dining room | Kitchen | Utility room | Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom | Three further bedrooms | Two bathrooms (one en suite) | Cloakroom | Patio garden | Roof terrace | Air cooling system | Care taker | Double garage | EPC rating C

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959

james.gilbert-green@struttandparker.com JSA W A Ellis

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Chester Street, Belgravia SW1

A substantial maisonette with excellent volume and five bedrooms, occupying the 1st floor and three upper floors of a wide and imposing period building on Chester Street.

3,136 sq ft (291.34 sq m) Drawing room l Dining room l Sitting room l Morning room l Kitchen l Master bedroom suite l Four further bedrooms l Three further bathrooms l Balcony and terrace l Access to communal garden by separate negotiation Leasehold

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959

james.gilbert-green@struttandparker.com

ÂŁ5,750,000 Leasehold

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