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‘BATTERSEA IS A ZONE ONE HOTSPOT WITH A POWERFUL ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE’ (EMBASSY GARDENS)

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ovember marks the month of rememberance, shorter days and faded summer rays. Funny then – that this issue feels more like a spring equinox, bursting with bright ideas, innovation and transformation.

It’s been a truly remarkable month for Battersea and Clapham, which has seen the unveiling of a monumental achievement in design and development, as well as a glimpse at foundations for the future.

The £5 million investment to the RCA in Battersea from its former graduate, Sir James Dyson, was celebrated at the opening party of the Dyson Building, signifying the first time in the College’s 175-year history where all Fine Art disciplines have been united.

David Jubb talks to us about his role as Artistic Director at Battersea Art Center, where he collaborates with many of the younger artists who are generating so much of the energy in British theatre.

Embassy Gardens is an awe-inspiring sight and precious jewel in the crown of ‘London’s Third City’. Located in Nine Elms, it sits between Battersea in the west and Vauxhall in the east. Representing the final part of the development on the South Bank of the River Thames, it begins at London Bridge and flows through destinations such as the Oxo Tower restaurant, the Royal Festival Hall, the London Eye, MI5’s headquarters and Battersea Power Station.

We’re gearing up for a glittering array of VIP events in aid of good causes this month, and are greatly looking forward to the Collars and Coats Gala Ball at Battersea Evolution for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home and the Grey Goose Winter Ball at our beloved Battersea Power Station, which will raise money for Elton John’s Aid’s Foundation.

To enter into the Halloween spirit, delve into the darkness of author Francesca Kay’s new thriller, The Translation of the Bones, which is set around the Church of The Sacred Heart in Battersea. The story usurps the neighbourhood ideal and takes the reader completely by surprise.

As always we bring you the best in fashion, beauty, health, food and fitness tailored specifically to your southwest postcode.

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GIFTS GALORE

COCOA COMA

Hand-picked is a word you often hear in reference to food, but, at Phoenix Cycles, it is bikes. The cycle shop on Battersea Road stocks a selection of pretty city bicycles including Bromptons, Pashleys, Hybrids and Moulton TSRs. It also sells a range of biking accessories; some practical – and some which let you match your helmet with your tote.

59a Battersea Bridge Road, SW11; 020 7738 2766; phoenix-cycles.co.uk

If you’re not good at decision-making, perhaps steer clear of Lizzie’s. Joining the many lovely independent boutiques on the picturesque Webb’s Road, near Northcote Road, this hidden gem boasts a tremendous variety of goodies. With everything from cute and unique children’s clothes to pillow cases, you will find a gift to suit everyone.

71 Webb’s Road, SW11, 020 7738 2873

Created by the Irish-born master chocolatier Gerard Coleman, these ‘South Sea Pearls’ are the crown jewels of Artisan du Chocolat, the luxury mail-order chocolate site. They specialise in prioritising quality over quantity and Artisan du Chocolat is one of the few chocolatiers in Britain processing chocolate from ground beans.

Prices start from £20, 0845 270 6996; artisanduchocolat.com

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Gluten-free food has come along way. Hooray for celiacs who can now eat gluten-free brownies from Perk!er which taste just as delicious as their wheatier counterparts. A gluten-intolerant’s dream, they bake everything that was previously off-limits including porridge, bread and treats to name but a few.

Whole Foods, 305-311 Lavender Hill, SW11; 020 7585 1488; perkier.co.uk

Earlier this year, Jamie Oliver launched Battersea Recipease, a cook shop, café, event centre and food school all in one. Staff offer cooking tips, live demonstrations and fresh takeaways. Even better, it is living up to the Jamie Oliver ideal – a haven of well-cooked, well-sourced food education.

48-50 St. John’s Road, SW11, 020 3006 0001; jamieoliver.com/recipease

Just what the doctor ordered for chilly autumn evenings, we love these cosy animal jumpers from H! by Henry Holland. Take your pick from a choice of zebra, horse, owl, cat, sheep, puppy, monkey and bunny knitwear. Cuteness overload from £25-£40.

Debenhams, 315 Lavender Hill, SW11, 0844 561 6161; debenhams.com

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Kurt Geiger is renowned for making our shoe dreams come true. Whether you’re a fan of their statement tan wedges, shocking pink heels or a fl irtatious cheetah print, Kurt Geiger’s collection is destined to sweep you off of your feet. We think this may just be a little slice of shoe heaven!

Centre Court Shopping Centre, 4 Queens Road, Wimbledon, SW19, 0844 561 6161; kurtgeiger.com

Possibly the closest thing to casting a spell, Pukka Tea’s herbal concoctions are absolutely dreamy.

Imagine how delighted we were to find Pukka have produced a specialised 10th anniversary version, which is blend of peppermint and liquorice. Delicious, and 20p from every pack goes to WWF conservation projects.

Fresh & Wild, 305-311 Lavender Hill, SW11, 020 7585 1488; pukkaherbs.com

It’s time to take to the slopes. This luxury holiday specialist has cornered the market in the ultimate ski holidays for families. The travel company offers bespoke packages, including pre-arranged ski lessons, programmes for beginners and advanced, instructor training and packaged breaks designed for school holidays and half terms.

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Matthew Williamson has launched a bolt of colour into his home collection at Debenhams. Butterfly Home features a striking selection of zingy colours, patterns and photographs printed onto mugs, interiors and storage. We love these bright cushions, especially the peacock motif.

Debenhams, 315 Lavender Hill, SW11, 0844 561 6161; debenhams.com

More than 90 Yorkshire terriers have arrived at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home this year making it the small breed most in need of rescue. Ali Taylor, head of canine welfare training, said: ‘small dogs have become very popular and fashionable in recent years and sadly we see the repercussions of their popularity.’

4 Battersea Park Road, SW8, 020 7622 3626; battersea.org.uk

Since knitting became cool, knitting shops have flooded the market. None quite so creative and colourful, though, as Mrs Moon Yarn & Haberdashery. Selling wool, patterns, books and gifts, this place meets your every knitting-need. Time to channel the groovy granny inside.

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GREY GOOSE WINTER BALL BATTERSEA POWER STATION 10 NOVEMBER

It’s fair to say that Battersea Power Station always gets the best events and, this year, it is being transformed into a 1950s Cote d’Azur summer for the 2012 Grey Goose Winter Ball.

This celebrity blowout – and gastronomic extravaganza (Michelin-starred Hélène Darroze is the chef of the night) – is in aid of the Elton John Aids Foundation. With Emeli Sande and Labrinth performing, it is quite unbeatable. Tickets are £450.

Battersea Park Road, SW8, 020 7603 9996; greygoosetaste.com/elton-john-aids-foundation

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What’s on THE AFFORDABLE ART FAIR BATTERSEA PARK 25-28 OCTOBER

This infamous art fair will be re-opening its doors with a showcase of 115 galleries. As always, it attracts a multitude of art enthusiasts looking for up-andcoming artists, or simply to buy something authentic but affordable.

Battersea Park, SW11, 020 8246 4848; affordableartfair.com

MEN’S HEALTH SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST 2012 BATTERSEA POWER STATION 17 NOVEMBER COLLARS AND COATS GALA BALL BATTERSEA PARK EVOLUTION CENTRE 8 NOVEMBER This annual ball is a calendar highlight for animal lovers. Presented by Amanda Holden and Paul O’Grady, the ‘best of British’-themed evening includes a whole host of celebrities, a ‘money can’t buy’ auction and a ‘dogwalk’ show with specially-designed pooch outfits from Britain’s designer elite. Best of all, proceeds go to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

Tables start at £3,500, Chelsea Bridge entrance, Battersea Park, SW11, 020 7627 9309; collarsandcoats.org.uk

The city’s most impressive display of masculinity is back this year and promises two testosterone-filled events: a 10k urban assault course through the city and an even more intense 5k course under the floodlights of the Power Station. Hailed as the ultimate test of strength, stamina and mental determination, prepare to release your inner cave man or woman.

Battersea Park Road, SW8, 01904 409401; mhsurvival.co.uk

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ARTS & CULTURE FREEZE FESTIVAL BATTERSEA POWER STATION 26-27 OCTOBER INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS SHOW BATTERSEA PARK EVOLUTION CENTRE 10-11 NOVEMBER This year, the Independent Schools Show is planning to celebrate the finest schools in the local area, and the outstanding level of education they are dedicated to delivering.

Motivated by the masterful success of our British athletes this summer, the Schools Show is destined to showcase just how your child’s dreams can be realised. Jam-packed with inspiration, and overflowing with ideas, it’s the perfect place to get the very best out of your child’s education.

As the days get darker and chillier, the Freeze Festival is back to remind us that the ski season is only just beginning. Combining technical tips and tricks from professional snowboarders plus performances from top DJs, this all-rounder festival allows those who enjoy the pump of adrenalin in their veins to get their freestyle on, snow-bunny style.

Battersea Park Road, SW8, 0870 264 3333; freezefestival.com

ANITA’S VINTAGE FASHION FAIR BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE 25 NOVEMBER

Chelsea Bridge entrance, Battersea Park, SW11

02036380462; schoolshow.com PAINTING BY: KATTY MCMURRAY

In November, the Battersea Arts Centre will open its doors to the exclusive Council Chamber for Anita’s Vintage Fashion Fair. For those in the know, the fairs, which take place in both Notting Hill and Battersea, are renowned as a haunt for designers seeking inspiration or for tracking down the very best in vintage clothes, accessories, jewellery and textiles.

Lavander Hill, SW11 07768 346999; vintagemarketplace.net

DINAH DUFTON INGO FINCKE THROUGHOUT NOVEMBER

THE BLOODLUST BALL BEAUBERRY HOUSE 26 OCTOBER

If you ever wondered about the place to see and be seen around halloween, wonder no further. Dark, debauched and decadent, The Button Club’s 7th annual Bloodlust Ball is returning and taking place at Beauberry House. It’s all sexy witches, vampires doing the splits, and bopping all night to banging tunes.

1 Gallery Road, SE21, 0700 3401310; thebuttonclub.com

This latest collection of work showcases Dufton’s new creative direction. The artist, renowned for her experiments with hyperreality, has put together a selection of pieces which incorporate the titan topics of ‘history,’ ‘life’ and ‘other artists.’ This diamante-encrusted tin can is a direct response to Damien Hirst’s diamond skulls and disposable lives, disposable culture.

24 Battersea Rise, SW11, 020 7228 7966; ingofincke.com

SOME TRUTHS ARE UNPROVABLE PUMP HOUSE GALLERY 21 OCTOBER

This is a one-day, one-off exhibition exploring the artistic manifestation of mathematic theory. Compiled by curator and writer Fatos Ustek, it is a response to the gallery’s current exhibition ‘Beauty is the First Test’. Can Bell Theorum be described in images or movement? Or incompleteness be expressed? Give your corpus collosum a workout.

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Too Cool for School ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART STUDENTS WHO SHAPED HISTORY DAVID HOCKNEY

ERDEM  FASHION WOMENSWEAR GRADUATE, 2008.

PHOTO TAKEN AT HIS GRADUATE CATWALK SHOW IN 2008. © ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART

PAINTING GRADUATE, 1962

“At the RCA I became aware of myself as an artist” When studying at the RCA, Hockney boldly broke the rules by refusing to submit a final essay, instead stating that he wanted to be assessed on visual art alone. The RCA conceded and awarded him his diploma for outstanding artistic talent, a taster of what was to come. He is now known as one of the most influential contributors of the pop art movement of the 1960’s.

DAVID HOCKNEY, COMPOSITION THRUST, 1962, MIXED MEDIA ON BOARD, © ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART COLLECTION. HOCKNEY WAS A PAINTING STUDENT FROM 195962

DAVID HOCKNEY, ‘WOLDGATE WOODS, 21, 23 & 29 NOVEMBER 2006’, 2006. OIL ON 6 CANVASES. 182 X 366 CM. COURTESY OF THE ARTIST. © DAVID HOCKNEY. PHOTO CREDIT: RICHARD SCHMIDT

HENRY MOORE

SCULPTURE GRADUATE, 1924

“To be an artist is to believe in life.”

HENRY MOORE, HEAD OF THE VIRGIN, 19223, MARBLE PHOTOGRAPH BY THE HENRY MOORE FOUNDATION ARCHIVE, © REPRODUCED BY PERMISSION OF THE HENRY MOORE FOUNDATION. MOORE WAS A SCULPTURE STUDENT FROM 192124

One of the most influential and powerful sculptors of the 20th century, his monumental sculptures are displayed around the world.

Famed for his bronze reclining figures and portrayal of the family, he was also one of the key orchestrators in instilling modernism in the UK. Despite his extensive wealth, he lived a frugal lifestyle, donating the majority of his income to the Henry Moore Foundation.

ERDEM

WOMENSWEAR GRADUATE, 2008

“I see each collection as a new chapter in the same book of her life. It’s a narrative, but she’s still the same core girl: colourful, sweet, elegant and hopefully effortless.”

Inspired by his international heritage, each feminine collection contains beautiful prints and vibrant bursts of colour with a subtle girly charm and an abundance of sophistication. According to British Vogue’s editor, Alexandra Shulman, ‘He makes beautiful clothes that already have a recognisable stamp that is his alone.’

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UK PAVILION, SEED CATHEDRAL BY THOMAS HEATHERWICK, V&A, LONDON 2012

THOMAS HEATHERWICK,

FURNITURE DESIGN GRADUATE, 1994

“Studying at the RCA gave me space to think about the way in which I might practise as a designer when I left the education system.”

THOMAS HEATHERWICK, FURNITURE DESIGN GRADUATE, 1994. WOODEN GAZEBO, RCA GRADUATE SHOW, 1994. © ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART

In 1994, Thomas Heatherwick established Heatherwick Studio, which currently produces projects spanning every scale. From modest interiors and the Olympic Cauldron to designing the UK pavilion, the drama and ingenuity of Heatherwick’s team seem boundless. His infinate talent has also taken Heatherwick around the world in both academic and artistic capacities including lecturing at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Yale University and the Bartlett School of Architecture.

JULIEN MACDONALD, OBE

FASHION WOMENSWEAR GRADUATE, 1996

“I would describe myself as fast, exciting, colourful, crazy, interesting, demanding.”

After graduating from the RCA in 1996, Julien Macdonald was snapped up by Karl Lagerfeld who appointed him as Head Designer of Knitwear for Chanel. From there, his career went from strength to strength, as Julien founded his own label and was later named British Fashion Designer of the Year in 2001.

Renowned for his sharp tongue and discerning eye, his designs have earned him a prestigious following and a respected position worldwide.

JULIEN MACDONALD’S GRADUATE SHOW, 1996

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SIR PETER BLAKE, PREPARATION FOR ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM, PETER BLAKE, 195556, OIL ON HARDBOARD, © ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART COLLECTION. BLAKE WAS A PAINTING STUDENT FROM 195356

PHILIP TREACY, FASHION WOMENSWEAR, SPECIALISING IN MILLINERY, PHOTO FROM HIS GRADUATE SHOW IN 1990. © ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART

SIR PETER BLAKE,

PAINTING GRADUATE, 1956

“I went to the Royal College to join these big hairy paint-bespattered painters… and there was I, a halftrained graphic designer, training to be a painter.”

PHILIP TREACY,

Pop art pioneer and innovative artist, Blake first became recognised on the world’s stage after being featured on Pop Goes The Easel, which thrust him into the heart of popular culture and the thriving social hub of London. He later illustrated Through The Looking-Glass, designed the album artwork for Oasis and maintained an enduring relationship with the lives of musical icons that fascinated him throughout his career.

Arguably one of the most iconic figures in the millinery industry, Treacy began his love affair with fashion at a young age. He grew up in a quiet corner of Ireland with eight siblings, started sewing at the tender age of five, and found inspiration by absorbing the glamour of local wedding ceremonies. Today, his proclivity for romance and fantasy has earned him an endless celebrity and royal following, as well as cemented his status as a fundamentally creative and truly unique craftsman.

WOMENSWEAR GRADUATE, 1990

“I have a very democratic approach to fashion. Fashion isn’t for the elitist few.

It’s entertainment. It’s just an illusion.”

ORLA KIELY  TEXTILES GRADUATE. CHILDRENSWEAR DESIGNS FROM HER GRADUATE SHOW IN 1992. © ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART

FRIENDSHIP, TRACEY EMIN, 1989, © ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART COLLECTION

ORLA KIELY,

TEXTILES GRADUATE, 1992

“Pattern is not a trend for me, to be taken up one minute and abandoned TRACY EMIN, the next when the winds PAINTING GRADUATE, 1989 of fashion change.

“I was incredibly unhappy being a student Pattern is in me. It is at the Royal College of Art. At the time I my life.”

Named Woman of the Year

by Irish Tatler, Kiely initially worked designing wallpaper and fabric, later creating a hat range that was picked up

by Harrods. She now stocks accessories, interiors and even has her own fragrance. Her picture was featured on an Irish stamp in 2010.

left I felt very unsatisfied with myself. But looking back I realise how much I learnt and what a privilege it was.”

Charismatic and bold, Tracey Emin was launched into the public eye with her installation ‘Everyone I Have Ever Slept With in 1997’. Later, her creation ‘My Bed’ earned her international acclaim and intrigue, provoking disbelief and recognition in equal measure. Today, she particularly focuses on the links between an artist’s work and autobiography; themes which have always been evidently inherent in her own pieces.

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KATY JARRATT SPEAKS TO FRANCESCA KAY ABOUT HER BATTERSEA-BASED THRILLER, THE TRANSLATION OF THE BONES

here is one factor which makes reading fiction one hundred times more enjoyable. It is when the reader knows or lives in the place where the novel is set. All the locations become imbibed with that magical quality which is created from imagination mixed with reality. Streets and landmarks that are considered mundane, or are seen daily on the way to school or work suddenly have a more vivid colour to them. Characters have an extra context or edge because the reader understands the environment they live in. Little details are brought to attention that might otherwise have been missed, and – most of all – the reader gets a sense of their own story being relevant, or that they are somehow also taking part in the narrative.

That feeling of local magic and mystery has been artfully captured in Francesca Kay’s latest novel, Translation of the Bones, a fictional story set around the Church of the Sacred Heart in Battersea. It is the tale of a congregation whose lives intertwine over a series of events which take place within the church and play out in their urban homes.

It is also a novel exploring other deeper themes – those of common humanity, faith, reality and delusion.

Francesca Kay grew up in Bombay as a Catholic. Her early environment spurred her interest in religious and cultural diversity and, essentially, where people get their sense of belonging. As she grew up, she experimented with her own sense of belonging (her father was a diplomat placed in India, but she did not grow up in an Indian family) and became interested in the religious diversity of India.

‘Everybody is accepted there,’ she says, ‘all faiths, all cultures. It made me very interested in what people believe, how they believe and why they don’t believe.’ This is – unsurprisingly – a central theme in Translation of the Bones. Kay was educated at Oxford University and became a Civil Servant but had her ‘coming of age’ in Battersea during the 70s and 80s: ‘Battersea was the place where I bought my first flat,

where I became an adult, where I grew up’, she says. ‘I was independent and carefree with no strict rules about how I should live or what I should be doing. I was on my own and life was full of promise.’ It is no wonder, then, that she has now returned to it as the setting for her second novel.

‘First of all it was an image which inspired me’, she says. ‘I was looking at a very large crucifix in the church and just wondering in a slightly ridiculous way – how would anybody ever clean that thing? I was thinking about that and about the sorts of devotional objects which we have rather fewer of in this country compared to Spain, where every church has these very realistic and very frightening life-size figures.’ Those who have read the book know it centres around a character called Mary-Margaret who purportedly sees a statue of Jesus begin to bleed in the Church of the Sacred Heart (Trott Street, if you’re interested.)

It was only after all three of her children left home that she considered writing as a career: ‘I have come to this all by accident.

I never envisioned my life would be like this, as I am first and foremost a mother and feel the maternal drive very strongly,’ she admits. ‘I am not a diligent writer at all.

I try to write whenever I have time, which usually means whenever there is nothing else for me to do, like washing or cleaning or cooking. Sometimes I manage to shut all the doors and windows and completely concentrate on it but I am, at heart, a very slow writer and it takes a long time for me to complete a book.’

What are her memories of Battersea 20 years ago? ‘Oh, I expect it is very much still the same. The park, the sense of being able to get away from the narrow streets and urban noise and escape into that extraordinary beautiful place’, she says.

‘In the 1980s, it was beginning to be the rather smart and bistro-filled place that it is now. But it had only just begun. There are still some old fashioned places – the eel pie and mash shop – I loved it for the fact that it was there with its tiles and its functional pieserving for a long time before what in those days used to be called “yuppies”. Now it is retro.’ She pauses, then remembers something else.

‘Posh shops selling sorbets, whole shops dedicated to potatoes! As if that would happen now! Most of all though, the sense of community, the mix of types of society – venture capitalists and recent immigrants – people from all over the world and different backgrounds, all living in the same small collection of streets.

I couldn’t have written Translation of the Bones about any other place’.

“I AM VERY INTERESTED IN WHAT PEOPLE BELIEVE, HOW THEY BELIEVE AND WHY THEY DON’T BELIEVE” ‘I had been thinking about devotional objects generally so there was that, but the image also made me question faith in British society, not because I wanted to discuss it in any polemic or political way, I wanted to just explore it. I was very struck that within my own circle of friends, the thought of going to church is eccentric at best. But for many people that is not true.

How people relate to things that they can’t see is very interesting. And when they don’t relate to those things, what is there instead in their lives? As a person and a writer I have always been very interested in what binds people and what doesn’t bind them.’

It was not one particular aspect of Battersea life which inspired her to write Translation of the Bones but according to her, ‘a whole combination of strands which came together in a novel eventually’.

Translation of the Bones is out now (published

by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, £7.99)

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If your child dreams of being the next Laura Bechtolsheimer and Natasha Baker Para Rider, give them the opportunity to get up close and personal to these Olympic gold medalists – and a whole host of big rider names at The Horse World Live, over 16th-18th November. The show will also host international eventer and three times world number one, William Fox-Pitt.

William will be one of the riders working with his horses as part of the masterclass performances and says the event is ‘certainly one not to be missed, with an action-packed schedule’. ExCeL London Exhibition and Convention Centre, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16, 020 7069 5000; horseworldlive.com

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Neal’s Nurseries is the largest plant centre within Central London, situated on the northern tip of Wandsworth Common. There’s lots to learn and experience there – for every age – including the fabulously ‘lush’ Kids Corner, brimming with the practical like wellies and waterproofs, to just the plain fun; like the rainbow coloured flower spinners that will leave both you and your children reeling. Neal’s Nurseries Garden Centre, Heathfield Road, Wandsworth, SW18; 020 8874 2037; Capitalgardensgroup.co.uk

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I wake up at 6.30am, check emails on my iPad and get dressed and ready to go in one of my Ingenue dresses, in 10 minutes. My favourites are the Alba, Lexi and Maya dresses – in any print as they work amazingly with my expanding baby bump! My showroom and studios in Battersea, are surrounded by designers like Philip Treacy, Thomas Pink and interior designer and friend, Tyson. It is a truly inspiring and dynamic environment and my husband Nick, the jewellery designer for Lucas Jack, also has his showroom and studio next door, which is so practical.

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Caroline Randell’s luxury lingerie boutique in the heart of Wimbledon Village is a one-stop shop, offering the finest selection of everything silky, sexy, pretty and practical. What’s more, the team is on hand to share their expertise of fitting lingerie to ensure you get the best size and shape for your body. In addition, there’s nightwear, maternity and swimwear – which include designer brands La Perla and Stella McCartney which are sure to capture your heart and your amore’s.

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Ben

de Lisi When did you realise you wanted to be a designer?

When I was a struggling student and I couldn’t afford to buy a pair of trousers... so I bought fabric and made them instead.

What is your favourite piece that you have designed?

It must be the red strapless dress that I created for Kate Winslet’s Oscar nomination.

What do you do for fun?

Get on a plane and go to my house in Ibiza unless it’s June, when I’ll be with my friends, aptly known as the Mykonos darlings, on the island of Mykonos.

Which celebrities would you like to design for?

Julianne Moore and Sandra Bullock.

Who would you like to collaborate with?

I already collaborate with the best company ever… Debenhams!

Designers you most admire?

Valentino and Michael Kors.

Life motto?

Trust your instincts, be generous but always keep something back for yourself.

Who’s your rock?

My family who are always there for me and totally unconditionally, too. Also, my dear friends Julia and Rachel who are my biggest protectors and believe in me no matter what.

Charity closest to your heart?

That is a tough one as my heart belongs to all the charities that I support be it Elton John’s Aids Foundation, Centrepoint, Children in Need and Barnardo’s.

In 2001 you started to work in interiors.

Was it a refreshing change from the fashion world? Do you prefer it?

I have to say it was and I enjoy it a lot.

However I apply the same process to designing interiors as I do for clothes. I look at a room and play up its attributes and play down its detriments.

How would you describe your style?

My style is quintessentially American with an artist studio slant. It has many layers: personality, individuality, humour and richness!

Your perfect day in Battersea?

My partner Gerardo and I would go to the Battersea Park with our three little French bull dogs Luca, Noa and Te’a.

We would play football and lie in the sun. Then perhaps have brunch at The Butcher and Grill, then home for a good night of TV.

Apart from yours, who has the most stylish homes in Southwest London?

My friends Rachel and Paul who are neighbours. They have a beautiful house which is a study in white and all related shades thereof. Clean, pure and effortless, a modest workman’s cottage opens up into a far grander place.

And the most stylish public places?

The riverside walk from Montivetro all the way down to Chelsea bridge Future plans?

To continue to grow my company by adding new products to my offer, such as swimwear, furniture and hopefully menswear sometime soon.

Is there anything else you’d like to achieve?

I am very happy with what life has handed me. I worked hard for a very long time and now it is time to enjoy the fruits of my labour. So I guess travelling, seeing the world and relaxing at my home on the island of Ibiza. bendelisi.com 29

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POPPY CROSS TALKS TO CLAPHAM-BASED ALEX POLIZZI, AN ALPHA FEMALE WHO’S HAD TO LEARN THE ART OF COMPRIMISE 37

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amous Forte blood races through the veins of Clapham based TV presenter, Alex Polizzi, which, accompanied by her fiery Italian spirit and penchant for fixing family feuds and hotel horrors, makes her an unquestionable success.

Her eyes are dark, as is her hair, which is cut short and does well to emphasise her accentuated jaw-line.

She is a figure of Forte force but her femine features and lithe, elegant, physique, allow her to remain sensitive and accessible.

Along with her hotel heritage, Alex possesses a sharp mind – sculpted at Oxford – where she read English leaving little trace of her Italian roots. She’s lived in Clapham for 16 years with her daughter, Olga (3) and husband Marcus, who owns the famous Millers Bespoke Bakery on Windsor Avenue.

Together they are the ultimate Alpha pair.

Alex admits that living in the quieter neighbourhood of Clapham after being used to the pace of Paddington, took some

getting used to. Being brought up mainly in central London, she was surrounded by the hustle and bustle of London in full city swing. However, she now appreciates how Clapham facilitates her needs as a married woman with a daughter and delightedly, she tells me that child number two will be arriving in March. The news is especially exciting since she’s struggled to get pregnant after suffering a miscarriage with her second child. ‘Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a child, but I realised that if I didn’t think

positively and accept it had happened, I might have ended up severely depressed.’ So she simply chose not to.

Charisma, confidence and charm have also played their part in helping her to win the hearts of millions of viewers throughout the country, who daren’t ever miss seeing her in action presenting BBC Two series, The Fixer, and Channel Five’s The Hotel Inspector.

Having watched her bravely bare all in the infamous ‘bikini’ episode of The Hotel Inspector (which currently has 12,473 views on YouTube) where she gingerly experienced the ordeal of a ‘naturalist’ hotel, while trying hard to suppress giggles as staff and guests walked by in their birthday suits, I have to take my hat off to her (but will keep my clothes on – for the time being at least).

As we speak, her familiar gusto percolates and penetrates our converstation and I can’t fail to be anything other than entranced by her enthusiasm. Modestly, she exclaims she was ‘as green as the grass’, at the time

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HOTEL ENDSLEIGH

“SHE GINGERLY EXPERIENCED THE ORDEAL OF A NATURALIST HOTEL WHILST TRYING TO SUPPRESS GIGGLES AS STAFF AND GUESTS WALKED AROUND IN THEIR BIRTHDAY SUITS ”

her televison career took off. At 24 years old – when pregnant with her daughter – she caught the attention of The Hotel Inspector producers after they saw her working on reception at her mother’s luxury hotel, Hotel Endsleigh and she thought she’d ‘have a go.’

Despite claiming naivety, both Alex’s passionate personality and experience in the hotel industry meant that, for her, the transition into presenting a TV series where she reviewed hotels up and down the country, was as instinctive as breathing. She just knew what it took.

Alex’s grandfather is hotelier Charles Forte (later Baron Forte of Ripley), an Italian immigrant whose humble beginnings at a milk bar on Regent Street in 1935 escalated into building an empire that included the George V in Paris, the Grosvenor House Hotel in London and around 800 other hotels around the world. Her mother, Olga

Polizzi, is the second of his six children and her uncle Rocco is her only son (Rocco now has his own luxury hotel group spanning Europe, Russia, the Middle East and North Africa). Alex grew up with hotels and has spent her life grafting in them. It’s all the same kettle of fish for her.

Yet, far from having an easy ride skimming the waves of family success, Alex found that her family lineage was actually a hindrance rather than help. At 16, she went to Monaco to gain work experience as a receptionist at one of the Forte hotels.

‘Monaco is not a good place to be on your own. I got treated differently and everyone

was wary of me since I was the boss’ granddaughter.

I had to go somewhere different to be taken seriously.’

Far from throwing in the towel, Alex took herself off to Hong Kong, which she describes as ‘a tough place’ adding, ‘none of us got paid very much. It was like a trial by fire but I relished the challenge’.

Within the first few days of getting to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, she met her husband Marcus. ‘I saw this gorgeous man walk into the staff canteen – he was making chocolates for the hotel – and we started going out.’ After completing training, Alex went to Mexico for the opening of the Mandarin Oriental and Marcus followed.

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‘Marcus is one of the people I admire most in the world.’ But it’s back to the moth to the flame analogy for this chapter of eight years when they didn’t speak. It was during the time she was at the Criterion Brasserie when it opened working for Marco Pierre White, who she describes as ‘really hard to work with. Brilliant at what he does but exhausting.’

Then, in 1996, while Alex was flat out slaving under Marco, the Forte Group, was subject to a hostile takeover bid by Granada. She describes it as a ‘devastating time’ and the ‘beginning of my grandfather’s real decline.’

The long silence between Alex and Marcus ceased in 1997, when Marcus turned up on Alex’s doorstop asking for help as he was struggling to make the funds for his own bakery. Alex didn’t hesitate to invest in him. ‘We weren’t dating at the time but we kind of fell into going out.’ Her faith in Marcus was rightly placed and the bakery (now Millers Bespoke Bakery), supplies the Caprice Group, Gordon Ramsay, Brown’s Hotel (which is a Forte), and most of London’s high-end department stores with the bread kneaded out from a 20,000 sq/ft premises in Colliers Wood.

But the ‘tough’ pair, as Alex describes themselves, self-combusted again and this time, it was Alex’s mother, Olga, who

brought them back together when she simply wasn’t around to sign some papers for the bakery. ‘Marcus therefore had to come to me to sign the papers.’ They got married that September in 2007 and Alex got pregnant on the honeymoon.

Alex and Marcus are now celebrating the news of her second child after years of being unable to get pregnant and the heartbreak of miscarrying. It is true to say she’s ecstatic to be expecting in spring next year but does this mean the end to her career in TV, I wonder? No, Siree. She’s like her mother, explaining, ‘I really like doing both – working and being a mother. I’m not someone who’s self motivated to work. I like having a routine and having a reason to get up and do something. I was a slow starter and never keen on having a family. I always had a boyfriend and family was just not high on my priority list.’ At 36 years old, she found marriage quite tough, being an ‘alpha’ female and used to having her own way, but, ‘someone has to keep the home fires burning.’ She knows she probably wouldn’t be able to be with anyone else, either.

Alex has ‘grown up a bit’ and feels very lucky to be with someone who’s ‘very kind and very generous’. It seems like finally, this moth has found a way to fly close to the flame, without getting scorched.

SHE FOUND HER MARRIAGE QUITE TOUGH... AND IS USED TO HAVING HER OWN WAY

10 Quick Questions with Alex Polizzi

Favourite restaurants in Clapham/ SW London? Lola Roja, Doves on Northcote Road, Soif on Battersea Rise – fabulous French restaurant with organic wine and so many interesting dishes. I had smoked duck last weekend when I took my in-laws there, it was delicious.

Favourite places in Clapham/SW London? Clapham Common has a great playground which Olga loves and Battersea Park.

Hobbies... Shopping!

Fitness... I’m a member of Soho gym (95-97 Clapham High Street, SW4) and go there three to four times a week.

Likes... Long endless dinners, reading – I love Persephone classics, the lighter classics, modern crime and world literature. I also love doing the travel column for The Telegraph once a month.

Dreaming of... Moving to Italy, although I’m not sure if it’s just a pipedream.

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Couldn’t live without... My cleaner who comes for 10 hours every week.

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The world’s a stage EDWINA LANGLEY SPEAKS TO BATTERSEA ARTS CENTRE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR DAVID JUBB ON HOW THEATRE INFLUENCES OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

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THIS SENSE OF ‘UNIQUENESS’ FILTERS THROUGH TO AUDIENCE MEMBERS, WHO FEEL THAT THEY TOO ARE A BIT RADICAL, A BIT ADVENTUROUS AND EXPERIMENTAL

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t’s not where you’d expect to find the cultural hub of Wandsworth.

A walk up Lavender Hill, past a rather ironical juxtaposition of shops – Wimpys next door to Whole Foods takes you to the end of Theatre Street, a road which aptly runs alongside the renowned Battersea Arts Centre.

The very first time I stepped through its doors was two years ago. It was winter and I was cold – and then confused.

The warm, musty air of the Town Hall smelled comforting and familiar, but the hodgepodge decor of its forum – a sign pointing every which way, stationed at the bottom of a grand staircase, like something out of Wonderland – was disconcerting.

Am I whacky enough to fit in here, I remember thinking.

Today, some of the more intimidating furnishings have been removed, but the avant-garde charm of the building, loved by so many, remains. ‘One of things we’re going to do is open up a side door to the street,’ says BAC Artistic Director, David Jubb, ‘to make a softer entrance. If you do have that trepidation moment on arrival, you can sidle into the building and the first thing you see is a cafe-bar. Everyone feels they can have a coffee.’

It’s a shame that anyone should not want to venture further into this historic building, for the structure itself, and the work found within, is truly remarkable.

Designed in 1891 by E. W. Moutford, it was opened in 1893 as Battersea Town Hall and since then has played host to a number of politically significant events.

London’s first black mayor, John Archer, was elected there in 1913, Emmeline Pankhurst made speeches in it during the Suffragette Movement and the Communist Party was based there in the 1930s. It was, as Jubb puts it, ‘a radical hive of activity’.

So it seems fitting that in 1974, it should be converted into a community arts centre, a space for those wanting to try out new ideas and experiment in pushing boundaries.

‘We’re far more interested in being a Town Hall than just a theatre,’ Jubb says, as he takes me through the rabbit warren of corridors, leading to all manner of rooms – from studios to grand halls.

‘You think about all the artists that have worked here, all the rule breakers, and the reason they’ve been able to do that, is because it is a Town Hall. It gives you this creative potential which maybe you don’t get in other places.’

It is arguable that the location of the centre has much to do with its success.

Away from the West End’s bright lights, the BAC almost has license to be out of the ordinary. This sense of ‘uniqueness’ filters through to audience members too, who feel that they are also a bit radical, a bit adventurous and experimental by experiencing cutting edge theatre.

Perhaps a pitfall of this however, is ensuring that audience members do continue to come. Residents of Clapham and Battersea know how easy it is to get to – just 10 minutes from Victoria or Waterloo – but lying south of the river can seem a far way to go from the cosy convenience of Theatreland.

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‘It’s a double edged sword,’ Jubb confides.

‘Some people say “Oh you’re in Battersea, how do you get there?” But on the other hand, if you come here for an evening, you really commit to it. Our audiences will come to see one show, have a drink, then stay on for another. We have three or four different programmes on each night. A producer will walk into the cafe-bar, holding a sign up that says “Free Show, 10 Minutes, Follow Me”. In that moment the audience has a choice “Ten minutes, it’s free, what can go wrong?” They really get stuck in.’

The BAC owes a lot to the community, for not only have they fought to keep it going in the face of budget cuts, but over 25 per cent of its audiences come from around SW11. Increasingly, however, they are receiving visitors from all over the country and indeed, internationally too. Clearly the reason lies in the shows themselves, but Jubb also credits the general ethos of the organisation. ‘We are inspired by Brazil.

They have this amazing organisation there called SESC [which sponsors] not just culture centres, but centres of wellbeing.

As well as art spaces they have libraries in the buildings, playrooms and cafes. Part of our vision for the BAC has been inspired by that Brazilian model.’

It’s difficult to pin point, but there is indeed a South American feel to the place.

Perhaps it lies in the rich red walls of the cafe-bar or the energy exuded by people of all ages, bustling through the centre on any given day.

Invariably though, it is a place for the young. Somewhere for them to trial ideas and experiment in a supportive, encouraging environment. It seems strange that just a year ago, riots waged outside its front door. One gets the sense that if there were more initiatives like the BAC, the angst and frustration felt by that rioting youth, would have manifested itself in a very different way. ‘We’ve changed our young people’s programme to be a bit more diverse. We now have drop in sessions every Thursday, where people across the borough can try a workshop and not have to commit to a 10-week season.

‘It’s been brilliant, absolutely fantastic.

We also have a Beat Box Academy and Home Grown Workshops, which are creative programmes, open to 12-25 year olds, lasting for 10 weeks and ending in shows. There are one million young people unemployed in the country and organisations like this have a real responsibility to think about how we can support them. We have an apprenticeship scheme, which offers eight apprentices, one year’s work. They get to work behind the bar, the box office, and front of house, be duty managers and for it they get a full and

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decent wage. It means after a year, they’ve have had a fantastic foundation job.’

It’s impossible not to agree with everything Jubb has to say and there is no doubt that under him and his join artistic director, David Micklem, the organisation is in safe hands.

Yet, for a true insight into what happens here one must really visit. Their up and coming show, The Good Neighbour, is sponsored by Bloomberg and investigates the building’s hidden stories and that of its surrounding streets. It promises to be as interesting as it is intriguing – an interactive theatrical adventure, no less progressive than what has gone before. ‘A lot of the BAC’s former radicalism had a political persuasion, but I think there’s still a lot of radicalism in the way that people think and connect,’ says Jubb. ‘I hope that as current stewards of this building, we are hanging on to a bit of that - in how we think differently about art, our relationship with the community, and in the function of this building and what we can do with it.’

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t the end of last month, the centerpiece of Nine Elms on the South Bank was unveiled, which is set to be adjacent to the new US Embassy when it moves in 2017. Already, the area once described as a ‘blank canvas’, is transforming into what internationally renowned Ballymore master planning architect of the project, Sir Terry Farrell has coined, ‘London’s third city’, and, last month, it launched globally giving Absolutely a first glimpse of a future masterpiece.

Sitting between Vauxhall in the east and Battersea in the west, Nine Elms is the final part and key element of the London Mayor’s development plan, which begins at London Bridge and flows

through destinations such as the Oxo Tower restaurant, the Royal Festival Hall, the London Eye, MI5’s headquarters and Battersea Power Station.

Embassy Gardens is built by Ballymore, one of the largest private property developers in Europe, and lies within the Nine Elms regeneration area, the largest regeneration project in Central London and has enthusiastic support from the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, who describes it as ‘a catalyst for economic growth and regeneration’, with 16,000 new homes planned and an employment capacity exceeding 25,000.

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the last opportunity to create a new area in central London from a former, totally untouched landscape. The decision that the US Embassy took in choosing Ballymore’s Nine Elms site provides prestige and gravitas to the whole Nine Elms area and is set to give rise to a new geo political international quarter: The Third City.

The project is especially exciting for Battersea, since many Londoner’s view the location as being ‘out in the sticks’ when – contrary to their misunderstanding – it’s actually a zone one hotspot with a powerful economic significance. What’s more, the development is a collaboration with Charlie Gilkes, who recently told the Evening Standard that, ‘the area is finally getting the recognition it deserves. ’Gilkes’ company – The Inception Group – are behind the much treasured, trendy London bars and clubs

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‘Bunga Bunga’, (our favourite in Battersea), ‘Maggie’s’ (in Fulham) and ‘Barts’ (in South Kensington) and will see the creation of two unique bar and restaurant concepts at Embassy Gardens, which will no doubt become the new place to be, when it opens.

Although the project won’t be complete for another five years, the miniature models for the new, multi-million pound project of the central City represent an incredible opportunity for development within the country. They will transform the lives of many, who can look forward to enjoying 2,000 new homes, stunning landscaped gardens, a riverfront walk threading between Embassy Gardens to Battersea Park, a boutique hotel and vibrant new bars and restaurants providing a variety of al fresco spaces and 130,000 sq/ ft of shopping space.

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It’s clear that the raised Oscar Wilde quotes – ‘I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best’ – that line the red walls outside the apartment showrooms are aptly applied.

The address is hot property and gives access to ultimate London living, taking in spectacular views of Westminster to the east, Chelsea and Pimlico to the north and the iconic Battersea Power Station to the west. Residents will also have 24- hour concierge service and the concept of the ‘EG:LE’ (pronounced Eagle) private residents’ club – which will provide hotel style services and become an exclusive hub for Embassy Gardens residents. Split over three levels, the club will include a hydrotherapy spa plus an indoor/outdoor pool, fully equipped gymnasium, health club, business centre,

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both the West End and City will be less than 15 minutes. There are also plans for a pedestrian bridge to be developed to connect Vauxhall directly to Pimlico – ensuring a five to 10 minute stroll across the river to neighbouring Belgravia.

Sir Terry Farrell, commented, ‘After the Square Mile to the east and Westminster to the west, the Southbank is Central London’s Third City. At Nine Elms, we have the opportunity to extend the cultural realm of the Southbank still further, creating a new urban quarter for London and unlocking the potential of the complete South Bank.

This is undoubtedly the most exciting new chapter in the story of London and quite possibly the last time the capital will see the creation of such a completely new district, built where none existed before.’

“THIS IS POSSIBLY THE LAST TIME THE CAPITAL WILL SEE THE CREATION OF SUCH A COMPLETELY NEW DISTRICT, BUILT WHERE NONE EXISTED BEFORE” 2015 will see Embassy Gardens’ first residents move in, followed two years later by the US Embassy opening. 2016 will see a new extension of the Northern Line with two new London underground stations, meaning that journey times to

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For the sweetest bouquets of the prettiest flowers, look no further than Robbie Honey.

The Studio, Arch 69, New Covent Garden Market, SW8, 020 7720 3777; robbiehoney.com

MARY, MARY, QUITE CONTRARY

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L O V E Martin Miller knows a thing or two about Love.

He should, he’s been married three times. “Love conquers all,” he’ll tell you.

But can love overcome Obsession? Tame Madness? Martin thinks so.

He’s been making his gin that way since 1999.

Marrying his obsession with crafting the perfect English Gin to the inspired Madness of blending it to strength using the gentle magic of pure Icelandic spring water.

So here’s proof, if you need it, that there’s always some Madness in Love, but also some reason in Madness.

BORN OF LOVE, OBSESSION AND SOME DEGREE OF MADNESS www.martinmillersgin.com

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A spoonful of sugar Former chef of The Ivy and Le Caprice, Laura Amos escapes her Battersea kitchen to give Absolutely a sneak preview of her new book, The Dessert Deli

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Orange & Passion Fruit Trifle JELLY

• 250ml orange juice • 250ml passion fruit juice • 25g caster sugar • 3 gelatine leaves • 15ml Cointreau

• Cut the passion fruit in half and scoop out the seeds. Add the seeds to a saucepan along with the sugar and the orange juice.

Bring to the boil and then remove from the heat. Allow to cool.

PASSION FRUIT COMPOTE

THE CUSTARD (METHOD)

• 3 passion fruits • 25g sugar • 40ml orange juice

VANILLA CUSTARD

• 250ml double cream • 5 medium free range egg yolks • 50g caster sugar • ½ vanilla pod • 55g sponge fingers

CHANTILLY CREAM

• 500ml double cream • ¼ vanilla pod • 80g caster sugar • Zest of 1 orange (optional)

THE JELLY (METHOD)

• Soak the gelatine leaves in a bowl of cold water until soft.

• In a thick-bottomed saucepan add the orange juice, passion fruit juice and the sugar, bring to the boil and then remove from the heat.

• Squeeze the excess water from the gelatine leaves and then carefully add to the hot orange/passion fruit mixture.

• Add the Cointreau and whisk until the gelatine is fully dissolved.

• Lay the sponge fingers in the bottom of the bowl and carefully pour over the hot jelly mix. Cool for 15 minutes, then place in the fridge and allow to set.

• Whisk the yolks and sugar together until combined. Bring the cream and vanilla seeds to the boil and then pour over the yolks and mix.

• Return to the pan on a low heat, stirring continuously until it begins to thicken, cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and pass through a sieve into a container and place it in a cold water bath in the sink to chill quickly. Whisk the mix as this will release the heat and cool it quicker. When cold, pour into a container and store in the fridge.

THE CHANTILLY CREAM (METHOD)

• Pour the cream into a mixing bowl.

• Slice the vanilla pod in half lengthways with a sharp knife and scrape out half of the seeds. Add the seeds and the caster sugar to the cream. Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks. (This is where you could grate the zest of 1 orange into your Chantilly cream.)

ASSEMBLING THE TRIFLE

• When the jelly has set, layer the thick, cold custard followed by the chantilly cream, top with the passion fruit compote and serve.

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Apple & Plum Cake SPONGE

• 200g salted butter • 250g caster sugar • 5 medium free range eggs • 300g self-raising flour • 60ml milk • 2 apples • 3 plums

VANILLA SYRUP

• 2 tbsp water • 30g caster sugar • ¼ vanilla pod

METHOD

and sugar, and then slowly add the eggs. Add the flour, mix until combined before adding the milk. Spoon into the cake tin and smooth evenly.

4. Place the apples on top of the cake mix, this can be in a particular design or just random, then the plums on top.

Bake for 25-35 minutes or until golden and springy to the touch. Allow to cool. Meanwhile make the vanilla syrup by boiling all of the ingredients together, and brush over the cake to finish.

TOP TIP

I like to use Braeburn apples, however you can use any sweet or tart apple you prefer. Do not slice the fruit too thin or it will burn before the cake cooks.

1. 'Preheat the oven to 170°C/340°F/gas mark 3½.

2. Slice the apples into wedges, removing the core. There should be approximately 8-12 wedges per apple, depending on size.

Slice the plums into 4-6 wedges depending on size and set aside.

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3. Pre-line a 10inch square cake tin. Cream together the butter

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In the kitchen with...

Gregg Wallace

ROMY VAN DEN BROKE SPEAKS TO THE HOST OF MASTERCHEF ON FRANKFURTERS, THE JOYS OF ANGEL DELIGHT AND HIS PUTNEY CAFÉ

What is Wallace & Co? A local all-day eatery, open from 8am 11pm, it’s cheap and decent stuff but not smart. I get worried when I hear people might be travelling from somewhere for an occasion. That’s not what it is. It’s a great big 120 seater caff. I call it eating out without going out. For example, I’m going to Le Gavroche tomorrow night – that’s going out, but sitting down for fish and chips is not ‘going out’.

thing. My favourite dish is Steven Wallace, who cooked a Poire Belle Helénè. You poach a pear in vanilla and dessert wine and serve it with a runny chocolate ganache and double cream. It’s about a thousand calories a look.

What do you love most about Southwest London?

Convenience – I’ve got a flat in Putney and Masterchef is filmed 10 minutes away, my cafe Wallace & Co is across the road, and so is Virgin gym. It’s blessed with lots of nice eateries and living next to a tube station makes it easy to get to the middle of London. Good transport links, a happy family land, and nice eateries.

How do you create a dish?

I purely copy good people’s recipes.

Do you stick to the recipe?

The only twist in the kitchen should be chubby checker on the radio. Nothing scares me more in food than the word ‘twist’. I mean the food of Italy has taken hundreds of years to evolve – leave it alone. The cuisines of the subcontinent of India, the cuisines of Turkey, the cuisines of Mexico.

Describe your cooking style?

It’s the same as the South of Italy, I use the best ingredients and do as little to them as possible. I’m a very tidy cook – because I work with John Torode and Michel Roux Jr who are both so into tidiness.

Culinary heroes?

Michel Roux Jr. His food, if you don’t want to eat it, take it home and have sex with it.

Best culinary advice?

‘You can put in, but you can’t take away’. Taste, taste, taste.

I’M A VERY TIDY COOK - BECAUSE I WORK WITH JOHN TORODE AND MICHEL ROUX JR WHO ARE BOTH SO INTO TIDINESS

Where do you eat in London?

River Café. I’m off for lunch there today, it’s absolutely stunningly brilliant. It’s a class class act, true to the ideals of Italy. They spend so much time sourcing the product, I know because I’ve grown stuff for them.

Guilty food pleasure?

It’s a butterscotch angel delight. You put milk in, you stir it, and you put it in the fridge. It’s heavenly.

Future plans?

My autobiography (out this month) and the Ideal Home Show Scotland, and England. I wonder around my restaurants with a couple of bottles of wine every day, and have a really good time there. All my friends come and see me in the restaurant as well. It’s basically a massive party! I may also be producing hot dogs locally, a range of about six or seven frankfurters. One of which contains only 7 per cent fat and enough veg in it to make it part of your five a day. I’m excited about future BBC projects too. I will always be in Italy – I’m in Italy once or twice a year. I plan to go with the kids, and learn how to sail a catamaran around the coast of Turkey. I love Turkey. Do you know why I like Turkey? Beer, lamb and backgammon. Perfect.

What is your favourite part about presenting Masterchef?

Just seeing the people go from home-cooks into unbelievable culinary stars. Watching them develop is a magical

Gregg Wallace will be hosting the ‘Winter Restaurant’ at this year’s Ideal Home Show at Christmas at London’s Earls Court from the 14th-18th November 2012.

To book please call 0844 209 7330 or visit idealhomeshowchristmas.co.uk

Three favourite ingredients?

Potatoes, tomatoes, and butterscotch angel delight. No. Change that to vanilla.

Most memorable meal?

I sat down with a farming family in Le Marche, on the Adriatic side of Italy, and I ate six courses and didn’t eat or drink anything that didn’t come from their land.

That included the meat, the vegetables, the liquors, the wine, the water. It was really simple, and really amazing.

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Restaurant review POPPY CROSS SAMPLES THE ITALIAN DELIGHTS OF GIUSEPPE MASCOLI’S FOURTH PIZZERIA FRANCO MANCA If it’s pizza you want, it’s pizza you’ll get at the newest addition in the Franco Manca chain, which arrived on the Northcote Road last month. And it’s not just any pizza either. These sourdough specialists are renowned for making their pizzas in a wood burning ‘tufa’ which takes a minimum of 20 hours to perfect and because there’s no wheat, there’s no yeast, which makes for an extremely light and tender base.

But if you’re under the impression that you’ll have a Pizza Express-esque menu of choice to pick from, think again. Six pizzas and one mixed leaf salad are on the menu at this small and intimate Battersea branch, so, if you don’t like it, you’ll have to lump it.

Toppings include the classics: tomato, garlic, mozzarella, seasonal basil, chorizo, capers, courgettes, olives, ham and mushrooms, but it’s the quality of these ingredients, which make the pizzas pop.

Mozzarella, organic Somerset pecorino and hard goat’s cheese come from Franco

and Lloyd in Somerset, the Buffalo Ricotta is from Laverstoke Park in Hampshire and the meats are from The Country Butcher in Gloucestershire, whose breed is rare and part of the survival trust. Produce is local and seasonal where possible; meaning the taste is superior to that of imported, out of season ingredients.

The wine menu offers organic and nonorganic options: Ottavio Rube’s Organic Wine (from Dolcetto and Barbera) and the non-organic option is Madregale Rosso (from Sangiovese, Montepulciano).

I opted for the organic, which was served to me in a water glass rather making me feel like I was back at school drinking apple juice. It has a subtle taste with gentle fruit notes and slipped down very easily with the pizza.

Happy, enthusiastic staff give service with a smile and plenty of Italian charm, as they seem to bounce in time to the lively jazz music which pervades the pizzeria, prepping your orders quicker than you can say ‘sourdough’. Portions are not huge because quite frankly, there isn’t room for much on the tiny tables but they are packed full of flavour, with garlic and oregano in stiff competition. The sourdough base is light, moist and easy to cut. If you fancy some leafy greens to accompany your meal, the zingy side salad is a neat little nod to the two of your five a day, with a drizzle of honey and mustard dressing delicately dispatched on top and a few olives thrown in for good Italian measure.

The Battersea Franco Manca is a playful place, fi lled with fun and pizza, which you can bet your bottom dollar you won’t fi nd anywhere else. Th is one is for pizza lovers and light hearted people willing to add some penache to both their pizza and their palate.

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Situated on the bustling Northcote Road The Painthouse is an interior shop with a difference. With an ever changing eclectic selection of home accessories, lighting and gifts, the shop stocks five designer paint brands, a huge library of fabrics and wallpapers, cement tiles and rugs to compliment our full interior design service. We offer curtain and blind making, upholstery, joinery and interior styling.

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Charlie Gilkes local bites...

A curry on a Sunday night is the perfect accompaniment to an hour’s bill of Downton Abbey. In the same vein that everyone’s mother ‘makes the best roast potatoes’, everyone tends to lay claim to knowing the ‘best curry house’.

However, I really do and it’s in Battersea. Like a lot of curry houses, it doesn’t look like anything much from the outside but Battersea Spice on Battersea Bridge Road delivers a sensational curry that even Lord Grantham would be impressed by. My order is always the same so much so that I no longer have to say it: chicken tikka masala, lamb sag ghost, vegetable curry and six poppadoms. Give it a go.

63 Battersea Bridge, Battersea, SW11, 020 7978 6663; batterseaspice.com

FOOD& TRAVEL TEACHINGS OF THE TRINITY

‘Thoughts for Food’ continues at Trinity Restaurant with head chef, Adam Byatt and some guest hosts teaching regular classes on the fundamental basics of cooking and the delights of wine.

4 The Polygon, Clapham Old Town, SW4, 020 7622 1199; trinityrestaurant.co.uk

Charlie owns and runs a group of bars/clubs/ restaurants in SW London: Inception-group.com

Food Notes SPICE UP YOUR LIFE

Hailing from Battersea, Sugar and Spice are at hand to help keep all your little hungry horses happy this half term. Offering drop off dinners in china dishes from £90 for 3 courses. Their Autumnal Warmer Picnic, featuring seasonal treats such as spiced pumpkin and apple soup, homemade hot Toddy (for the parents!) and warm ginger, lemon grass and orange lemonade for the kids!

020 7978 4008; sugarandspicefood.com

CAVIAR AND CHIPS

Wandsworth-based, caviar enthusiasts, Gourmet House, has teamed up with the Boisdale restaurants, in a collaboration that is destined to excite the palette of every foodie in town. Priced at £40, this luxurious twist on a British classic can be indulged in alone or shared between two. If that tickles your tastebuds, then don’t forget to try out their caviar with smoked salmon, steak tartar or king scallop recipes too. Simply divine.

020 7738 8060; gourmethouse.com/uk

DOMINO EFFECT

Domino Purchas is to cakes what Willy Wonka is to sweets. Unlimited and unquestionably exquistite for both the eyes and the taste buds, Dominio can accomplish anything.

You have to taste to believe – and we suggest you do.

35 Medfield Street, Putney Heath, SW15; 07540 067 484; dominopurchas.com

TEAM RIVER

Until now, Knightsbridge and Chelsea have been the greedy ones enjoying the fresh and natural food from the River Quarter Kitchen. However, Battersea residents can now be equally as smug, if not more, since the latest Quarter Kitchen has opened by the river in Battersea, offering views like no other. On the à la carte menu are English asparagus, which are light and beautifully presented, and the lamb shoulder braised with spring onion, courgette and brodettato sauce, which gets head chef Massimo Tagliaferri, especially excited.

Unit C, Molasses House, Plantation Wharf, Battersea, SW11, 020 7978 5055; Riverquarterkitchen.com

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“My schedule can be wildly unpredictable. Fortunately, NetJets were wildly adaptable.”

Y O U R O W N P R I VAT E A I R L I N E

Why fly privately if you can’t set the schedule?

With more take-off and landing slots than any other private operator, no one gives you more control over your flying than NetJets.

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The Montpellier Chapter is Regency Cheltenham’s funkiest new hotel.

Set in the fashionable Montpellier quarter, famed for its chic independent boutiques and restaurants, the Chapter’s classical exterior gives little hint of the revolutionary design within. Wave farewell to outdated reception desks: paperless check-in is conducted on a 1.2 ton sphere of solid English oak. Reception rooms, including a library and mirror backed bar, are decorated in muted tones with low slung, streamlined furniture

by British designer Matthew Bilton and specially commissioned contemporary art works. Behind the Grade II listed villa, an ultra-modern crescent-shaped wing overlooks a secluded glass veiled inner courtyard inspired by the original conservatory. Illuminated by a striking new glass chandelier, the conservatory is the perfect place to enjoy a post shopping cocktail.

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Montpellier Chapter Hotel, Cheltenham THE SPA THE BEDROOM

Sixty bedrooms – plus a swish penthouse – are divided into four categories. Sixteen rooms in the new wing feature oak flooring, walls of Bath stone and bathrooms incorporated into the bedrooms. In the original Villa, restrained colour schemes are complemented by muscular, blond furniture and vibrant modern art. Some rooms have their own private balconies with views over the rooftops. All come with lovely touches including a pre-loaded iPod, Wi-Fi, TV with Sky and complimentary mini bar plus a Nespresso coffee machine, kettle and treats. You’re guaranteed to sleep like a baby on downy beds dressed with crisp white Egyptian cotton.

The hotel spa transports Cheltenham’s natural health traditions into the 21st century. Beautifully designed, it comprises four, timber clad cocoon-like circular treatment rooms, a compact steam room and a chill-out area. REN products, made in Devon from natural ingredients, feature in the simple but effective treatment menu. If you’re pressed for time, try the Express Signature Facial. Combining gentle massage with REN’s bespoke unguents, it guarantees a soothing quick fix for tired skin. For workout fans, there’s a small fitness room and access to the pool at nearby Cheltenham Ladies College.

THE RESTAURANTS

Consultant Chef Simon Hopkinson of Bibendum has collaborated with Head Chef Tom Rains to create a modern menu chiming with the hotel’s Rule Britannia philosophy.

Changing with the seasons, the menu features British favourites and classic dishes created around the best ingredients to be enjoyed beneath a handsome barrel vaulted ceiling. The bustling open kitchen with a beech clay oven centre stage creates a theatrical yet informal atmosphere whilst friendly add to the buzz. An interactive wine list is an innovative way to select the plonk. You can also dine al fresco on the terrace or in the courtyard but don’t miss breakfast: cooked to order, the Eggs Benedict are a triumph.

THE BATHROOMS

Monochrome bathrooms boast bath and spacious monsoon showers, thick towels, fluff y robes and generous supplies of luscious REN products. If modesty prevails, a sheer curtain separates the open bathing area in the feature rooms from the main bedroom. There is a separate shower.

PRICE TAG

Rates start from £140 including breakfast for two. 01242 527 788; themontpellierchapterhotel.com

GET THERE

Trains from Paddington departing about every 30 minutes – some are direct. By car: two and a half hours from London via the A40/M40 (via Oxford) or the M4 (Swindon exit) or a short distance from the M5 (junctions 11 and 11a).

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AUBERGE DU SOLEIL, NAPA VALLEY

This is one of the original wine country destinations. Founded by Frenchborn restauranteur Claude Rouas, the Auberge Du Soleil began life as the Napa Valley’s first fine-dining establishment in 1981. It soon turned into a spa and hotel in 1985 and eventually a whole philosophy on life – coined by the founders in three words, ‘Pleasure is Healing.’ In this case, drinking wine in front of a beautiful view is tantamount to this pleasure (The Auberge is celebrated as having the best view in the entire county).

Terraced on a hillside, the accommodation is comprised of rooms and exclusive private houses and listed by the type of view they have: The Garden View, The Hillside View, The Lower and Upper Valley Views. And it’s hard not to coo over the design (think Meditteraneaninspired decor with super cool contemporary art, French windows and private terraces). They even take into account the guest’s taste in art and design, by adding bespoke touches, to maximise the amount of aesthetic pleasure (and therefore healing) that they receive.

These days, the Executive Chef is Robert Curry who does a top notch job running the aforementioned Michelin-starred restaurant, and the bistro & bar situated on the wraparound deck – the perfect place for a quick bite. In addition, there is a serious wine programme featuring over 1,500 selections that would make even the most hardened connoisseur quiver.

Continuing with the healing theme, the 7,000 sq/ft spa is an essential and exclusive part of the guest’s experience (no outsiders allowed). Using indigenous ingredients from the region, the water ritual – a soak in three temperate springs which overlook stunning vineyards and olive groves – is a must-visit and provides an excellent final flourish to the hotel’s magnificence.

Prices start from $775 USD per person, per night, including breakfast. +1 707 963 1211; aubergedusoleil.com

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house o yoga SW LONDON'S NEW HOT YOGA STUDIO HAS OPENED ITS DOORS IN PUTNEY.

The House of Yoga has opened its new state of the art Hot Power Vinyasa Yoga studio on Upper Richmond Road, just off Putney High street. From the moment you walk into the studio reception you instantly feel calm and collected in the friendly environment, away from the stresses of the city.

The yoga studio is spacious and light and feels serene even though the yoga itself is challenging. The studio also boasts changing rooms and wet rooms, perfect for the early morning corporate yogi or if you plan to go out with friends post-

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THE INN ABOVE TIDE SAN FRANCISCO

THE INN ABOVE TIDE SAN FRANCISCO

BEVERLY WILSHIRE LOS ANGELES

You may, as Otis Redding did, find yourself ‘sitting on the dock of the bay,’ but if you are staying at The Inn Above Tide in San Francisco, you are likely to be holding a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon in one hand and receiving an in-room hand massage to the other. Not so desolate as the age-old tune would have you believe, eh?

This quirky San Fransisco hotel with breathtaking views of the city’s skyline, Alcatraz and Angel Island, hangs over the bay so you literally see the water lapping beyond your window as you wake up and retire for the night. It’s got an external quality that is rather like a good old English pub: period-looking, jutting out over the water and with its name emblazoned unapologetically on the front. But internally it is pure waterside, rustic luxury. All the deluxe rooms are decked-out with fourposter beds, log fires and teak furnished private decks – the perfect place to enjoy the sweeping views.

There are activities and luxury trips for residents, organised by the hotel, to Sausalito, Marin County, San Fransisco City itself and the Wine Country plus the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge is only five minutes away. In addition, the spa is focused on deep relaxation – massage, facials, acupuncture and alternative health – no nips and tucks here. San Fran is where you let it all hang out. With a ferry dock situated at The Inn, the tour of the bay is instantly accessible, as well as other parts of the city and its great eateries, by boat.

Rooms start from $325 USD and go up to $1,150 USD for the full works. +1 415 332 9535; innabovetide.com

Situated just around the corner from the world-famous Rodeo Drive, the four-star Beverly Wilshire exudes both old and new Hollywood glamour. Dating back to 1928, it has seen its fair share of stage and screen stars come and go. Add to that American Presidents, Heads of State and the King himself (Elvis, of course), you’re pretty much surrounded by the entire Hollywood Forever Cemetery past and present.

The Wilshire is comprised of two wings, one old (The Wilshire Wing) and one new (The Beverly Wing), however there is little difference in the overall style of either. The same high standards and luxury features abound (like Italian marble surfaces, pillowtop mattresses, iPod docks, dedicated room service and surround sound).

The restaurants on site are fine-dining, including ‘restaurant of the year’ Wolfgang Puck’s steakhouse, Cut, which is frequented by both Hollywood locals as well as out-oftowners. Then there’s the BLVD, an all-day world-class dining restaurant overlooking the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive, which is perfect for celeb watching and cocktails before dinner in its old-fashioned bar.

The Spa at the Beverly Wilshire is equally renowned with its transformational organic and anti-ageing treatments plus the miracles performed in the name of inch-loss before awards ceremonies. It being a Four Seasons hotel, the 24-hour service is the best in the world, but that is hardly a surprise, is it?

Prices start from $455 USD per night +1 310 275 5200; fourseasons.com/ beverlywilshire

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Island life

KATIE RANDALL DISCOVERS A LUXURY RESORT THAT REALLY CAN DO IT ALL, IN SANTA MARGHERITA DI PULA ON THE SOUTH-WEST COAST OF SARDINIA

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ardinia has always been regarded as more laid back and quieter than the striking mix of cultural flavours on mainland Italy. Its proximity to Africa makes the climate balmier, it’s mafia marginally softer and its Pasta Fregula gentler on the stomach than a Napolese Spaghetti Peperoncino. During the 90s, it became a beachy haven for honeymoon couples, retirees and young women hoping to reduce the odds of getting their bottom pinched in the street – but over the years it has concentrated its qualities into some seriously luxurious resorts, in the way that only a small island can.

Enter the Forte Village in Santa Margherita di Pula. This exclusive area on the south west coast of the island has patented the best of what Sardinia has to offer in accommodation, food, beaches and that all-inclusive term ‘wellbeing,’ which basically means ‘whatever you want to make you happy.’ Holding the vaguely intimidating title of ‘World’s Leading Resort’ from the impressive-sounding World Travel

Awards, expectations were high, but it did not disappoint.

Upon arrival I was immediately struck by the resort’s ability to cater for all sorts of holidaymakers. The brains behind Forte Village describe it primarily as deeply Sardinian in culture, varied and ‘discreet.’ They just as much expect celebrities to walk-in and make use of their exclusive facilities (it is five star, after all) as they do large families with teenagers, loved up couples and sports fanatics. Indeed, they are prepared for all eventualities: Two giant pools, one with 250 metres of slides, are dedicated to families with children, or just sit nearby the picture-perfect Il Villaggio complex which are bungalows and villas with patios and gardens and all the mod cons you would expect for young families. My ‘home’ during my stay was in one of the southern-most handful of bungalows onsite, called the ‘Le Dune,’ which is a stone’s throw from the beach and a retreat from the busier areas of the resort. Every suite within ‘Le Dune’ has its own tropical garden and patio, a luxurious bathroom with a rainforest shower, whirlpool bathtub and French windows which looked out on to

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FOOD& TRAVEL immense tropical greenery in front of the idyllic ocean horizon.

With such a huge range of things done well, the choices presented to me were numerous. Weightloss bootcamps hit the beach in the morning and run past the specials boards of the village’s fine dining restaurants: Gordon Ramsay’s La Locanda offering Trattoria-style Spaghetti Carbonara and the Caviar Bar, tucked away on the seafront serving-up its namesake, raw seafood and lobster. There is a private pristine beach beautiful enough to rival any Caribbean stretch of sand and a plethora of pools and canopied bars where holidaymakers can relax and polish off bottle after bottle of the region’s Sangiovese.

As if sunrise to sunset fine dining is not luxurious enough, within the spa - recognised as one of the ‘leading spas in the world’ – there are six seawater pools boasting a whole range of health benefits. The ‘method’ of the pools is called Thalassotherapy, a graduating series of temperatures and salt concentrations which act as a treatment and tonic for the body. Stepping into some of the pools, I was immediately swept off my feet. The salt density in some is so intense that you can become weightless upon entry – perfect for the relaxation plan – floatation renders all muscles out of use.

On my second visit to the spa, I received a Sardinian honey and salt exfoliating massage. This consisted of standing in a wooden hut surrounded by greenery and scrubbed with natural sea salt, before honey was drizzled on my body and massaged in. It does not get more authentically rustic than this. In contrast, I discovered that the spa also stock the international skincare brand Murad – reassuringly expensive, high-end and nonrustic. They really do cater for everyone.

As an alternative to eating, drinking, sleeping and repeat, there is a choice to take part in cooking lesssons at the Forte Gourmet Cooking School. Taking place within the Forte Gourmet Restaurant, there is an emphasis on theory and technique.

The on-site chefs teach guests how to make Sardinian dishes with fresh ingredients from scratch, the latter an incredibly important factor for authentic Sardinian cuisine – a

- the kind of treatment I thought only fish received. The resort has its own kitchen garden and as well as these fun and informal cooking classes, guests can enjoy a tour around the gardens with the chefs, learning and tasting as they go.

Most excitingly for food buffs, the resort often brings in culinary-greats to head up the gourmet restaurants and to give lessons.

Gordon Ramsay regularly makes appearances at special gala dinners and hosts classes, as does Rocco Iannone, a Michelin-starred chef from Naples who takes over the chic white space that is Forte Gourmet every summer from the end of June until the end of August. The opportunity to grill world-renowned chefs while tucking into their fare is just too juicy an opportunity to miss.

The thinking behind most resort holidays is that you never have to leave the surroundings of the resort, and this very fact might scare people off. With Forte Resort, I didn’t actually want to leave. It is very easy to venture out and explore the island in a hire car if you wish, but between the go-karting, spa trips, 21 eateries of varying styles, the serene beach, kids clubs, shopping arcade featuring world-renowned luxury brands and evening stage shows in the Piazza Maria Luigia (I saw the Gipsy Kings during my visit) – every personality and preference is catered for. ‘If you can do it, do it well’, is their motto, and they certainly do.

GORDON RAMSAY REGULARLY MAKES AN APPEARANCE AS DOES MICHELINSTARRED CHEF ROCCO IANNONE lesson I quickly learned with the charming chef Fiscio, when I sheepishly admitted that I occasionally bought ready-made pasta sauce back in England. We learnt to make a perfectly smooth creamy tomato sauce, with the juicy Camona tomato typical to the region and with the largest fresh and fragrant basil leaves that I have ever seen. The sauce accompanied little balls of special Sardinian pasta, and we also cooked pasta en papillote

Seven nights at Forte Village Resort, Sardinia from £991 per person on a half board basis staying at the 4* Il Villaggio, based on two adults sharing a room. Price includes return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow and airport transfers. Booked through Sardatur Holidays (020 8940 8399 / sardatur-holidays.co.uk) For further information on Forte Village Resort please visit fortevillageresort.com or call +39 070 9218818 82

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This magnificent Grade II-listed Georgian property (approx. 5000 sq ft), dating from 1680, has grand proportions and an intriguing history. With off-street parking for several cars and a wonderful rear garden, this is an exceptional and unique family home. The property is the former home of the late cricketing legend Alf Gover who ran an indoor cricketing school from an industrial shed behind the house, tutoring West Indies cricketers Viv Richards, Gary Sobers and Brian Lara amongst others.

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sammyduder.com I would always recommend my friend Sammy Duder and the pottery painting experience.

Take prints from your babies or get older children painting their own plates.

Not only creative but also pleasing eating from your own crockery! She will also cater for parties and groups both young and old.

Joel Baseley, Rampton Baseley, 131 Northcote Road, SW11; ramptonbaseley.com; 020 7228 5111

Battersea Square was the centre of Battersea Village up until the 19th century when the area was largely a market garden and marshland. It is now home to an eclectic mix of bars, restaurants and cafes plus the annual charity carol concert and ‘Summer in the Square’ event.”

Alex Oppenheim, John D Wood & Co., 501 Battersea Park Road, SW11; johndwood.co.uk, 020 7228 0174

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Southfields was originally owned by a religious community and a restrictive covenant prevented any pubs from opening in the area. This covenant was in place until the 1990s when it was eventually lifted and Mandy’s Wine Bar opened (now Starbucks).

Maddie Miller, Douglas and Gordon, 24 Replingham Road, SW18; douglasandgordon.com, 020 8874 8822

recipease.com A fun place to go (so I hear from the local mums) is Jamie Oliver’s Recipease on St. John’s Road.

It’s a fun place to visit to learn how to cook, grab something to eat or buy things for the kitchen. It’s entertaining and something different for a group of girls to do.

James Weston, John D Wood & Co., 324 Trinity Road, SW18; johndwood.co.uk; 020 8871 3033

drafthouse.co.uk The Draft House in the heart of Northcote Road offers a fabulous selection of guest beers from around the world and provides an atmospheric hangout. For fine dining, the Michelin starred Chez Bruce is great, I can recommend the after dinner cheese board.

Danny Hardy, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, 108 Northcote Road, SW11; kfh.co.uk 020 7228 2666

dwell.co.uk For me it’s got to be Dwell on Balham High Road, a company that started out in Balham in 2003 and is now hugely popular across all parts of England, this mirrors the rise in popularity over the past decade that Balham as a whole has experienced.

Christopher Cady, Jacksons, 115 Balham High Road, SW12; jacksonsestateagents.com; 020 8675 6565

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BATTERSEA SQUARE, SW11 A flat-fronted townhouse situated in the heart of Battersea Square, having been the subject of an architectural and interior designed refurbishment where no detail has been overlooked. Approx. 1,772 sq ft.

4 bedrooms, bathroom, en suite shower room, reception room, reception/dining room, cloakroom, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £1,295,000

CONDRAY PLACE, SW11 An attractive and extremely well presented townhouse set within this popular, landscaped and private gated development adjacent to Battersea Bridge. Approx. 1,274 sq ft.

3/4 bedrooms, bathroom, en suite shower room, reception, cloakroom, garden, garage, parking.

Freehold Guide Price £950,000

BATTERSEA 020 7228 0174 bat.sales@johndwood.co.uk

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GERALDINE ROAD, SW18 A semi-detached Victorian house extensively refurbished throughout, retaining many original features.

The nearest transport is provided by Wandsworth Town mainline station. Approx. 2,080 sq ft.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), 2 receptions, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, cellar, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £1,195,000

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/family room, study, cloakroom, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £850,000

WANDSWORTH 020 8871 3033 wandsworth@johndwood.co.uk

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THE VILLAGE, SW11

VICTORIAN HEIGHTS, SW8

A recently refurbished detached family house in a secure gated development close to Clapham Junction.

An impressive, contemporary flat in a portered Grade II Listed school conversion. Offered with a secure parking space. Approx. 1,676 sq ft.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), 3 reception rooms, roof terrace, off-street parking.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, mezzanine study area, cloakroom, parking.

Unfurnished £1,150 per week

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NEPAUL ROAD, SW11

A superb, contemporary flat on the top floor of a secure gated Victorian school conversion, with a porter.

An end-of-terrace Victorian cottage in Little India, which has just been fully refurbished throughout. Benefiting from a double reception leading through to a fully-fitted, eat-in kitchen with access to a patio garden.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, roof terrace, parking.

Unfurnished £650 per week

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Unfurnished £525 per week

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SPENCER ROAD, SW18 A spectacular detached family house, originally designed and built for The Great Exhibition of 1851, superbly located close to the transport and shopping amenities of Clapham Junction and St John’s Hill.

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), 2 receptions, study, office/playroom, separate coach house.

Unfurnished £2,500 per week

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room.

Unfurnished £500 per week

WANDSWORTH 020 8871 3033 wandsworth@johndwood.co.uk

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Trinity Road

£2,550,000 Freehold

This truly stunning Semi-detached house boasts a wealth of grand Victorian features and a beautifully designed interior. The property measures just shy of 3,300 sq ft with scope for further extensions into the basement and to the rear of the existing ground floor (subject to the usual consents). This superb property has excellent lateral living space with two beautiful reception rooms and a spacious kitchen/family room. One of the many draws to the house is the South West facing garden which measures over 90 feet in length.

Five double bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Kitchen/family room • Ground floor w/c • En suite bath/shower room • Two family bathrooms • South-West facing garden in excess of 90’ in length • Utility/wine store in cellar

131 Nor thcote Road London SW11 6PS T:020 7228 5111 batterseasales@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com

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Endlesham Road

£2,400,000 Freehold

A sensational double fronted detached house situated on this popular residential street. The accommodation is light and airy with a tremendous sense of lateral space. The house has been extended on the ground floor to the rear of the property, on the top floor into the loft space and the basement has been completely excavated under the main body of the building. The accommodation measures approximately 3,630 sq ft with plenty of space for entertaining and an excellent layout for everyday family living.

Seven bedrooms • Kitchen/family room • Double reception room • Dining room • Study/playroom • Utility room and w/c • Family room • Shower room • Utility room • Store room • Wine store • Two family bathrooms • Master suite bath/shower room and walk in dressing room • 49’ Garden • Side access

131 Nor thcote Road London SW11 6PS T:020 7228 5111 batterseasales@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com

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£1,050 per week Amner Road

Wroughton Road

• Five double bedrooms • Double reception room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Wet room • Bathroom • En suite shower room • Garden • Cellar • Unfurnished

Keildon Road

• Five double bedrooms • Shower room • Bathroom • En suite shower room • Double reception room • Patio garden • Cellar • Unfurnished

£995 per week

• Five double bedrooms • Reception room • Kitchen/dining/reception room • Family bathroom • Shower room • En suite shower room • Cellar • South West facing garden

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£850 per week

• Five bedrooms • Double reception room • kitchen • Two bathrooms • Garden • Unfurnished • Available immediately • Roseneath – reception

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• Three double bedrooms • En suite shower room • Family bathroom • Open plan kitchen reception room • South West facing roof terrace

• Bright reception room • Modern kitchen • Two double bedrooms • Stunning shower room • Garden • Excellent location

• Two double bedrooms • Double reception room • Eat in kitchen • Bathroom • En suite shower room • Cloakroom • Unfurnished • Available immediately

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he wonderful thing about working on the Northcote Road is that Battersea and the surrounding area manages to shift like a great West End theatre stage, moving seamlessly from one scene to the next, following the seasons, which are all marked with milestones we all look forward to. Th is is why I love working here. There is always something to see and do ensuring life here is never dull.

With over eight years’ experience of selling in the area as an estate agent, it is a continual pleasure for me to be able to sell the attractions of this lovely area. In addition to the green open spaces, there is an array of independent shops and boutiques. Pintus is a favourite of mine for a morning coffee and pastry; or for a quick bite at lunch you can’t beat a Byron burger, and their strawberry malt is to die for! On my days off everything is in reach - Bellevue Road is great for a massage or a pedicure and I always head for Goges on St. John’s Hill for an excellent haircut & blow-dry.

Looking around, it’s no surprise that the Battersea area continues to thrive, attracting young professionals and families alike. The hotspot for families continues to be the area ‘between the commons’. Outstanding state schools such as Honeywell and Belleville continue to generate fierce competition for limited available property in the catchment areas. And as siblings take up more of the fi rstround places, the catchment area gets tighter every year.

Recently, we have seen a trend of families starting to rent in this part of London, sometimes even renting out property on a short-term basis for less than twelve months, in order to secure entry into these highly sought-after schools. Once their fi rst child’s place is safe, some parents then decide to move outside the catchment area in order to purchase properties at slightly lower prices.

The area continues to be affectionately referred to as ‘Nappy Valley’, with the pull of the schools having a direct hand in the area’s demographic. Families in this area have historically tended to move on once their children have passed primary school age.

However, I think this may be about to change with the advent of Bolingbroke Academy. It‘s easy to see how the new 600 pupil school will alter the dynamic in the area and encourage families to remain residents for longer. In turn, this will also boost demand for those beautiful larger family homes and subsequently cause an increase in property values.

I also foresee an increase in the number of basements being developed in order to create more space for teenage children, or perhaps office space for Mum and Dad - already commonplace in neighbouring areas such as Fulham. I believe this change will certainly continue to strengthen an already vibrant sense of community.

Marsh & Parsons 118 Northcote Road, SW11 020 7228 9292 marshandparsons.co.uk

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Hearnville Road, Balham, SW12 £1,300,000 A truly exceptional family home, which has been meticulously refurbished throughout to the highest standard. The property offers five bedrooms, a sensational extended kitchen, three bathrooms, double reception room, study/playroom, and a delightful rear garden.

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Balham 020 8675 1123 Email sba@kfh.co.uk

Cromford Road, Wandsworth, SW18 £575,000 A stylish split level period conversion flat offering beautifully presented and spacious accommodation. The property benefits from a large reception room, two double bedrooms, kitchen/breakfast room leading on to a balcony and two bathrooms. Leasehold.

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Surrey Lane, Battersea, SW11 £950,000 A charming mid terraced Victorian family home, situated on this quiet residential road only moments from the lovely Battersea Park. The property offers five bedrooms, two bathrooms and comes with planning permission for a side return kitchen extension.

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Battersea Park Road, Battersea, SW11 £3,033 pcm An impressive two bedroom, two bathroom apartment set within this fantastic converted old College building moments from Battersea Park. The property comprises two exceptionally large double bedrooms, open plan living room with separate dining area and modern kitchen and is in superb condition throughout. Furnished.

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Dungarvan Avenue, Putney, SW15 £3,500 pcm Bright and spacious, newly decorated four bedroom house arranged over two floors with two reception rooms, kitchen, two bathrooms, and garden located on a quiet residential road in Putney. Unfurnished.

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Trentham Street, Southfields, SW18 £2,600 pcm An immaculately presented four bedroom mid terrace house in the Southfields grid, boasting three double bedrooms, one single bedroom, two bathrooms (one en suite) and a large private rear garden. Available soon.

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Wandle Road SW4 ÂŁ3,750,000 Located on a prime residential road close to Wandsworth Common, this beautiful family house comprises a large open plan reception space, a kitchen/dining/family room leading out to a 77ft garden, a home cinema room, a large gym complete with a luxurious en suite shower room, a utility room and a self contained studio/nanny annex. The bedroom accommodation provides a master bedroom suite, a large double bedroom with en suite bathroom, five further bedrooms and two bathrooms. Freehold.

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This superb house comprises two reception rooms, a utility room, a spacious kitchen/dining room with direct access to a private garden benefiting from side access, a master bedroom with built-in storage, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Freehold. Joint Sole Agent.

This delightful garden flat comprises a large reception room, a separate kitchen leading out to a private garden, a master bedroom with separate dressing room, a second bedroom and a modern family bathroom. Leasehold. Joint Sole Agents.

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Lepoc Road SW4 £950 per week Located in the popular Abbeville Village, this stunning Victorian family house is presented to a high standard throughout and comprises a double reception room, a large eat-in kitchen with an impressive side return extension and a large south facing lawned garden. The bedroom accommodation comprises five double bedrooms and three modern bathrooms.

CLAPHAM: 020 7501 3666 lets.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Ravenswood Road SW12 £900 per week

Gowrie Road SW11 £810 per week

This beautifully presented property offers exceptional living space including an open plan kitchen/reception room leading to a fantastic private rear garden, a master bedroom with excellent fitted storage and a further second double bedroom.

This modern house is presented in excellent condition throughout.

The accommodation comprises a stunning kitchen/reception room leading out to a private garden, a study, a downstairs WC, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

BALHAM: 020 8673 4377 lets.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

BATTERSEA: 020 7228 9292 lets.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk

Netherford Road SW4 £595 per week

Netherford Road SW4 £550 per week

This magnificent ‘coach house’ is hidden away in the heart of Clapham Old Town. The property comprises an open plan kitchen leading to a stone floored reception room with large windows overlooking a beautiful private garden, two large double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

This amazing ground floor Victorian conversion boasts a large open plan kitchen/reception room with patio doors leading out to a private decked garden, two large double bedrooms (one en suite), a further bathroom and a separate utility room.

CLAPHAM: 020 7501 3666 lets.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

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THE OLD RECTORY, SW19

‘A very unique... retreat in a scene of beauty rarely to be found in the very neighbourhood of London’ Sales brochure 1882. The Old Rectory, Wimbledon’s oldest house, built in the early 1500s, is probably the best kept secret in Wimbledon.

Discreetly nestled behind St. Mary’s Church with glorious ground of over 2.5 acres, this beautiful house extends to over 1,500 square metres and has been renovated and refurbished to offer an extraordinary mixture of both high-end modern specifications and the historic charm and features from the medieval house.

Price on Application; Knight Frank Wimbledon; knightfrank.co.uk; 020 8946 0026

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KENILWORTH AVENUE, SW19

Situated in the much sought-after Kenilworth Avenue conservation area, a highly desirable five bedroom period home conveniently located for Wimbledon Park and station. £1,650,000 Freehold Hamptons, Wimbledon hamptons.co.uk 020 8946 0081

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MARRYAT ROAD, SW19

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a substantial detached Edwardian family house on one of Wimbledon Village’s most prestigious roads. The property is very well appointed and features a garage, off-street parking for several vehicles in the carriage driveway and a delightful rear garden.

Guide Price £6,850,000 Freehold John D Wood & Co., Wimbledon johndwood.co.uk; 020 8944 7172

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PELHAM ROAD, SW19

A stunning semi detached Victorian house boasting a wealth of space and character with a stunning south facing garden. This beautiful five-bedroom family home is arranged over four floors situated close to the Broadway with its variety of shops, restaurants and transport options. £1,299,950 Freehold Contact Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward’s Wimbledon kfh.co.uk; 020 8944 4000

Roland Simpson Sales Manager Jackson-Stops & Staff “Wimbledon Village remains as popular as ever, with buyers from both the UK and overseas viewing the area as an ideal blend of both town and country living. Prices are stable and appear likely to hold steady for the foreseeable future. The market is proving to be as brisk as ever, with realistically priced property selling within weeks (or even days) of coming to the market.”

Jackson Stops & Staff Wimbledon jackson-stops.co.uk 020 8879 0099

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WIMBLEDON VILLAGE, LONDON SW19

A delightful and charming period house in a quiet and sought after residential road within easy reach of both the village and the town centre.

Price on Application; Robert Holmes; robertholmes.co.uk; 020 8947 9833

Wimbledon Art Studios Thursday 22nd - Sunday 2th November 2012 The Winter Open Studios Art Show provides a unique opportunity to interact directly with over 140 artists within their individual creative spaces at a single sight location.

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Knight Frank Marryat Road, Wimbledon SW19 Elegant family house An elegant and beautifully appointed detached Edwardian house.

Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms (2 en suite), family bathroom, 4 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, garden, off street parking.

Approximately 576 sq m (6,206 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: ÂŁ6,850,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB110211)

Coombe Lane West, Coombe KT2 Light and bright family home A well designed, spacious home with 124ft garden with Southerly aspect.

7 bedrooms (3 en suite), family bathroom, reception room, kitchen/ dining room, family room, study, utility room, cloakroom, garden, off street parking. Approximately 465 sq m (5,006 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: ÂŁ1,795,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB070178)

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Knight Frank Lauriston Road, Wimbledon SW19 Magnificent Victorian house A beautiful detached late Victorian house in one of Wimbledon’s premier roads. 6 bedrooms (2 en suite), 2 family bathrooms, drawing room, dining room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, studio/bedroom 7, cellar, garden, garage, off street parking.

Approximately 465 sq m (5,006 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: £6,500,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB120162)

Bernard Gardens, Wimbledon SW19 Rare double fronted house A beautifully presented Victorian house on the sought after Bernard Gardens. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 4 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, family room, study, kitchen/ breakfast room, cloakroom, garden.

Approximately 291 sq m (3,140 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: £1,995,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/Wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 (WMB120200)

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Vineyard Hill Road SW19

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This marvelous seven bedroom house comprises a modern fitted kitchen, open plan to a spacious living / breakfast room / reception room with doors to a raised patio, ground floor cloakroom, utility room, separate dining room, study, a master bedroom with walk in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle, three double bedrooms with en suite shower rooms, three further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a large garden with a cinema room and off street parking.

7 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, 6 bathrooms, games room, cinema room, modern dĂŠcor throughout, Village location.

Wimbledon Office: 020 8879 0099 Wimbledon@jackson-stops.co.uk

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Queensmere House SW19

ÂŁ795,000 Share of freehold

A spacious and elegant top floor apartment in a sought after period building. Within a quiet gated development the property comprises of a large sitting/dining room, modern fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms both with en suite bathrooms, cloakroom, communal gardens and off street parking. On the top floor the views are far reaching and immediately overlooking the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Prestigious location, gated development, lift, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, cloakroom, share of freehold, private parking and recently refurbished.

Wimbledon Office: 020 8879 0099 Wimbledon@jackson-stops.co.uk

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PROPERTY JAMES WESTON, MANAGER OF JOHN D WOOD WANDSWORTH, ON THE BENEFITS OF PERIOD HOUSES The argument for “old” versus “new” is an easy one to make as period features are what the majority of buyers look for. From cornicing, fireplaces with beautiful mantel pieces, to bay windows and good ceiling heights, old properties have a plethora of sought after features in contrast to new builds. The old expression of “they don’t make them like they used to” couldn’t ring more true than with this type of property.

New builds may offer concierge, gym’s etc but they lack charm and unless you are looking at million pound penthouses you never see them featured in newspapers or magazines as a “des res”.

OldVs New

Case Study: Wandle Road, SW18 Guide price £2.65 million John D Wood & Co., Wandsworth; johndwood.co.uk ; 020 8871 3033

DARREN BAKER, HEAD OF LAURISTONS LAND AND NEW HOMES, ON THE BENEFITS OF NEW BUILDS

All new homes are sold with 10 year building warranties supplied by NHBC, Premier Guarantee or a similar supplier. New Building Regulations now require new build properties to meet ‘sustainability codes’ ensuring that the homes are far more efficient than any that might be found in the ‘second hand’ market, helping these new homes owners to reduce their monthly utility bills.

When buying properties off plan, purchasers can even have the property bespoke to their own tastes and requirements, dependent on which stage the development has reached. In any event, the finishing and décor will be to a higher standard than even the most recently refurbished existing property, modern and easy to find a furniture style to fit the purchaser’s new home.

Case Study: Henley Drive, KT2 From £1,395,000; Lauristons Wimbledon; lauristons.com; 020 8946 9468

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Upper Richmond Road, SW15

Freehold Guide Price ÂŁ2,750,000

A beautifully refurbished six bedroom semi-detached house with a garage and off-street parking. The property has a South-facing garden with a newly constructed garden suite.

Semi-detached house 3 reception rooms 6 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Garden Private parking

Auctions have a lot to offer Next auction: Thursday 29th November 2012

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BURSTOCK ROAD, SW15

A highly distinctive six bedroom double fronted detached house in this convenient central Putney location. This handsome Victorian family home offers over 3,000 sq ft of generously proportioned accommodation, including excellent living and entertaining space. To the rear is a substantial and mature east facing garden and there is off street parking at the front. ÂŁ2,600,000 warrenputney.co.uk; 020 8780 1100

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SALCOTT ROAD, SW11

This outstanding 4/5 bedroom, 4 bathroom Victorian semi-detached house has been superbly renovated to a first-class contemporary standard from top to toe resulting in an incredibly light and beautifully finished family house in a prime location. It’s also directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable parade of shops, bars and restaurants. £1150 per week john-thorogood.co.uk; 020 7228 7474

WANDSWORTH ROAD, SW8

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a three storey four bedroom property situated in Battersea. The property has exceptional extras including a conservatory and enclosed rear garden with rear access. A viewing is highly recommended! £650,000 Freehold; haart Battersea and Clapham www.haart.co.uk; 020 7228 8895

LOXLEY ROAD, SW18

This substantial family home has been expertly extended and comprehensively refurbished to the most exacting standards to provide a beautiful and flexible family house. Loxley Road is situated on the sought after ‘Magdalen Estate’ close to the green open spaces of Wandsworth Common and the excellent local shops on both Bellevue and Northcote Roads. £1,600,000 Freehold; Jacksons Wandsworth Common; jacksonsestateagents.com; 020 8672 9077

RUSHAM ROAD, SW12

A handsome double fronted detached house built in a period style and situated on this sought after residential street. This brand new family house measures approximately 3,725 sq ft and is finished to exacting standards.

The attention to detail in this property is exceptional and is noted from the moment you walk through the gated entrance. £2,995,000 ramptonbaseley.com; 020 7228 5111

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Trinity Road SW18 Some would argue that the Toastrack is one of South West London’s premier addresses and it is easy to see why. With a grandeur of architecture largely unrivalled, and such a close proximity to Wandsworth Common, houses in the Toastrack are in a class of their own. This is a fabulous seven bedroom family home in the heart of this beautiful area.

ÂŁ1,725,000 Freehold

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

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Balham 020 8675 6565

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Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

Battersea 020 7924 2255

Streatham 020 8677 9900

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

Earlsfield 020 8971 7070

Tooting 020 8767 0522

Wimbledon 020 3195 9111

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Comprehensively Refurbished Loxley Road SW18 This is a truly splendid family home on a beautiful road close to Wandsworth Common and Bellevue Road, which is in exceptional internal order. The house has a spacious open plan double reception room, studio/ playroom, five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a lovely garden.

ÂŁ1,600,000 Freehold

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

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Ritherdon Road SW17 The Heaver Estate is one of the most complete and architectural unique Victorian Estates in South West London. This home is a prime example of the space, light, ceiling height and beauty you get from such a property. With six bedrooms, three bathrooms, two reception rooms and a kitchen breakfast room, this home is ideal for a family.

ÂŁ1,385 per week

WANDSWORTH COMMON 020 8672 9077

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Wandsworth 020 8875 8899

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Haverhill Road SW12 A true rarity to the lettings market is such an exquisite and well looked after four bedroom home, that has been cared for lovingly by its current owners.

Without a doubt this is a property that would be ideal for a family looking to rent in Balham or a singular professional needing a large London base for the working week.

ÂŁ700 per week

BALHAM 020 8675 6565

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Prime purchase CAMBRIDGE ROAD, BATTERSEA, SW11

WHAT

This substantial Victorian family house is in excess of three thousand square feet and has been rebuilt and interior designed to the most exacting of standards, where no detail has been overlooked. With four/five bedrooms, including a spacious master bedroom which has a walk in dressing room and ensuite bedroom, this luxurious house is perfect for any family who loves their creature comforts.

WHERE

Cambridge Road runs approximately south and west from Prince of Wales Drive moments from Battersea Park.

There are excellent bus services which connect to the City and north of the

River and Battersea Park Road provides a good selection of shops and restaurants.

WHY

There is a wealth of living and entertaining space throughout, which is supplemented further by a full basement excavation providing a media room, home spa and separate utility room.

DETAILS

ÂŁ2,750,000 Freehold

CONTACT

John D Wood & Co. Battersea Office 501 Battersea Park Road, SW11 johndwood.co.uk 020 7228 0174

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The ultimate Putney penthouses are at Langham Square

These superb 2 and 3 bedroom penthouses in the heart of Putney offer an ideal location, generous living space and an impressive specification. Ranging from 1,036 to 1,474 sq ft, the internal space includes large double bedrooms, spacious master en suite and an open plan living/ dining/kitchen area. The London views are equally impressive, whether experienced from the spacious private terrace or full height windows. At ground level, there’s Costa, Little Waitrose and a restaurant, excellent connections from East Putney Underground and Putney Railway station as well as a wide range of shops, restaurants and entertainment in the heart of Putney.

Prices and details correct at time of press.

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From £1,150,000 to £1,350,000 Please call 020 3597 7070 to book an appointment.

Hamptons International, 184 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, London SW15 2SH. Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm.

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HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL OPENS A NEW SALES & LETTINGS BRANCH IN BALHAM

The new Balham branch opened its doors on Monday 17th September and the team hosted a highly successful launch party on Saturday 22nd September.

Highlights of the event included a wonderful jazz band and a competition to guess the number of helium balloons in a car, which was won by a local resident.

The sales division of the Balham Branch will be headed by Richard Humphreys. Richard has been in the property industry for 11 years, has extensive management experience, is a local resident and has excellent knowledge of the area.

“Our new office is in a fantastic location and is ideally positioned to serve the residents of Balham, Tooting Bec and Streatham.”

“The Autumn market looks like it’s going to be extremely active, with a healthy number of properties already on our books”.

The Lettings division of the branch will be headed by Rachel HanniquetBrooking. Rachel has 11 years of industry experience, is a Balham resident & mother and has excellent local knowledge which will prove invaluable to the Balham branch.

“Having lived in Balham & Clapham for over seven years, I know the area, the people and the property stock. As the autumn months go on we expect to see high demand from young professionals looking for one to two bedroom flats and families looking for larger homes.” hamptons.co.uk; 020 8618 2013

JOHN D WOOD & CO. LAUNCHES NEW CLAPHAM OFFICE FURTHER ENHANCING ITS LONDON COVERAGE

John D Wood & Co. is pleased to announce the opening of its fifteenth London office in Clapham on Monday 24th September. Located at 47 Balham Hill, moments away from Clapham South underground station, this is John D Wood & Co.’s fifth office south of the River Thames and strategically links with its successful Battersea, Wandsworth and Wimbledon branches.

The office will sell and let properties across a large geographical area including Abbeville Village, Balham, Brixton, Clapham North, Clapham South, the Heaver Estate, Streatham Hill and Tooting Bec. The new sales office will be managed

by Alistair Hilton who joins John D Wood & Co. with seven years of estate agency experience in South London, latterly as a branch manager in Balham.

The Lettings Department will be managed by Elena Baskerville who has several years experience in letting properties across all sectors of the market.

Alistair comments: “”I am excited to be launching a new office for John D Wood & Co. and bringing this highly regarded estate agency brand to Clapham and the surrounding area. I am confident that my local expertise combined with John D Wood & Co.’s extensive network of London offices, professional approach to property sales, excellent marketing and its point of difference with its in house Sales Service Department will make this new office a success. johndwood.co.uk; 020 8673 2854

Fresh Faces THE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

THE NEW INDEPENDENT AGENT ON ABBEVILLE ROAD

Truepenny’s is named after Mr. Truepenny - director Ryan Vella’s maternal grandfather. Inspired by both his grandfather and the definition of his name, honesty and trustworthiness, Ryan set up Truepenny’s in late 2005. Having worked in various corporate and independent estate agents in and around London, Ryan wished to incorporate what he learnt from both ends of the spectrum into his own firm. This knowledge, combined with his company ethos, has contributed to their success; after the first endeavour in 2010 on Lordship Lane in East Dulwich, Truepenny’s will soon be opening another office.

The 1st of November will see the official unveiling of their new ‘boutique’ shop located in the heart of Clapham’s trendy Abbeville Road – a popular shopping and dining destination just off Clapham Common.

With a team of nine, Truepenny’s create a wealth of previous experience that will ensure customers receive only the best service available.

A family-run independent estate agency, Truepenny’s offers traditional values with a modern approach. truepennys.com; 020 8693 2277 131

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We are offering 0% commission fee to the first 10 sale instructions recieved by our Abbeville Road office.

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Clarence Avenue SW4 ÂŁ2253.33 pcm furnished/unfurnished

Duplex Penthouse apartment with spectacular roof terrace in new development close to Clapham Common , high spec two bedroom two bathroom accommodation , good size fully integrated kitchen with doors leading to terrace, secure parking and Lift.

T: 0207 498 0090 / info@claphamparkestates.co.uk / www.claphamparkestates.co.uk

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p pC St. Lukes Avenue SW4 furnished/unfurnished ÂŁ2600 pcm

Newly refurbished three bedroom flat ideally located just off Clapham High Street. Completely redecorated with a new bathroom and fully fitted kitchen the accommodation is arranged over two top floors of impressive Victorian building.

Park Hill SW4 ÂŁ1950pcm

Elegant raised ground floor period conversion with high ceilings lots of light and two double bedrooms with two bathrooms, fitted kitchen, spacious lounge ,great location close to Abbeville Road and the common.

18 - 20 Clapham Park Road, Clapham Common, London SW4 7BB

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ABSOLUTELY INSIDER …

Chamberland Residential ’THE “NOT SO NEW” AGENT IN TOWN’

Chamberland Residential ltd. is a small, privately owned agency based in central Putney that opened its doors in 2011.

They launched with the promise of “something different”….an agency whose focus is the client not themselves and who also happen to love what they do, so we decided to speak to owner Nicole Chamberland.

‘What I wanted to create was an agency that not only looked different to all the others, but one that promised to focus on you and your happiness which I feel is very much lacking in this industry as a whole. Customer service is always at the forefront for us whilst utilising our core service standards:

With George Franks from Douglas & Gordon I think one of the greatest success stories over the last few years has been the Barclays cycle hire project. I am a huge fan, I use them constantly when I am north of the river and it is a well-run operation. From Boris down to the men who actually maintain and distribute the bikes I find it very hard to find fault with any of the system. However, I have always felt parts of London have been hugely overlooked. Having written letters to anyone who might listen, they are at last on their way.

So now we have cause for celebration, this wonderful idea is at last coming to areas where it should have been installed in the first place.

Don’t hold your breath, but from mid October 2013 we should expect to see the bright blue Barclay brigade causing chaos on our roads not just in central London. Clapham Junction the world’s busiest railway station, Putney High Street and Southside shopping centre in Wandsworth are all on the list, as is Hammersmith. A year’s wait is still too long, but at least it’s headway. I remember reading in a newspaper the other day that a Boris bike had been spotted in Edinburgh well, it’s about time we spotted a few in SW11. douglasandgordon.com; 020 7924 2000

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Communication, Honesty, Professionalism and Consistency’.

“When I first started in the business 11 years ago, it was in a large estate agency, and whilst I learned many of my skills during this time, it was here that I also saw what the clients really needed and were often lacking…the personal service from start to finish. With my own agency I wanted to incorporate the best of both the corporate and small agency worlds with the result being a professional company with high standards and expectations fused with a personal, sympathetic and uncomplicated way. With over half of our business being built on referrals alone, this in itself shows that Customer service and dedication gets the business every time!

We prove that BIG is not always better...

Originally focussing on residential lettings and property management, we’ve now dived into the competitive world of residential sales and are pleased to report success. This combined with a team that has grown over 50% in a year proves that regardless of what is going on economically, if you have the passion and drive to succeed, and remember who the client is and what they want, you’ll be successful no matter where you are!’ chamberlandres.co.uk; 020 8704 1313

IN THE PICTURE

On Saturday 15th September the first ever Bellevue Road Summer Fair was held adjacent to Wandsworth Common on Bellevue Road in sizzling late summer conditions. With the 30 established businesses on Bellevue Road who between them form the Bellevue Road Association there were an additional 22 stallholders invited to attend and together they offered a wide variety of special merchandise, services, offers and attractions. One of the more innovative offerings was a complimentary family photo taken by one of Jacksons Estate Agents professional photographers. Philip Agius sales manager from Jacksons on Bellevue Road explains, “we wanted to demonstrate the high quality photography that we insist upon when marketing a house and so what better way than to give families a lovely family photo which they will cherish for many years to come”. The day was an outstanding success and it is likely to be the forerunner for similar events along Bellevue Road in the future. jacksonsestateagents.com, 020 8672 9077

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Up your street PENTNEY ROAD, BALHAM, SW12 £720 PER WEEK

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ALISTER SHAW, MANAGER OF HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL, PUTNEY

Pentney Road forms part of the Hyde Farm Estate of Balham which historically was a prominent farm since the middle ages. Until around 200 years ago Balham was a hamlet of farms and a few country houses on the old Roman road of Stane Street, and was part of the parish of Streatham. As travel to London became easier, the town began to grow around Balham Hill in the early 19th century.

This gorgeous five bedroom house is perfect for a family and is close to the transport links that Balham has to offer. The house is formed over three floors and benefits 1677 sq ft of living space. On the ground floor there is a beautiful through reception room leading onto a stunning kitchen breakfast room with by-folding doors leading to a well kept garden. The house is offered to the market in immaculate condition throughout and retains many original features.

To arrange an internal inspection please contact Jacksons in Balham on 020 8675 6565; jacksonsestateagents.com

Favourite restaurant La Mancha – Tapas restaurant on Putney High Street. Great place to go either with the family or with a group of friends with a buzzy atmosphere.

Most stylish boutique Huttons – It is all vintagey stuff and they have a mixture of jewellery and clothes.

It is in the Putney Exchange.

Finest cocktail Citizen Smith – Popular bar on the High Street with workers and is very busy at the weekends. The mojitos are a favourite.

Best kept secret Cats Back Pub – A quaint little pub near Wandsworth Park. It has live jazz at the weekends and is a traditional pub with a log fire.

SWEET SUCCESS

Bellevue Road hosted its first ever Street Fair on Saturday 15th September and it was an enormous success! Hundreds and hundreds of people turned up (as did the sunshine, which certainly helped!) to see all the various different stalls and attractions which included live music, dog shows, food and clothes stalls etc. Trindle Rymer Irens were fortunate to have a client of theirs, mother and daughter Annie And Sally, aka ‘The Jam Tarts’ selling delicious homemade jams and chutneys outside their shop.

Not only did this attract enormous attention, they also sold their greatest number of jams ever! It was an exceptionally social and fun day – one which will definitely be repeated! trindle-rymer-irens.com; 020 8767 2222

Lost hour When the weather is nice I like to sit on the terrace at the Boathouse and enjoy a coffee while looking out at the River Thames and reading the papers.

Most fabulous property Hazlewell Road – Offers in excess of £4,000,000. A beautifully restored fivebed house in one of West Putney’s premier roads. hamptons.co.uk; 020 8780 0077 137

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Beautifully considered Kennington Park Place heading £370pw2 lines allowed Kennington SE11 £123,456 Chiswick, W4 This fantastic two bedroom property Ref: 2921 is in an excellent area of Kennington.

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Howard’s Lane £1,695,000 An exceptionally attractive and very well presented double fronted Victorian semidetached house with a superb 57’ x 32’ south facing garden in prime West Putney.

The lateral footprint creates particularly ample reception space and the house flows beautifully towards the very private and lawned rear garden, which benefits from a wide separate side access that runs to Coalecroft Road.

Master bedroom suite with dressing room and ensuite bathroom • Four further double bedrooms • Three bathrooms • Kitchen/ breakfast/family room • Drawing room •

Double fronted freehold victorian house • semidetached • two generous reception rooms • modern Study/playroom • Cloakroom • Utility room • kitchen/dining room • large study • 57’ x 32’ south Front and rear gardens • Off street parking facing lawned garden • side access to Coalecroft Road • cellar • four double bedrooms • south facing balcony overlooking garden • family bathroom with separate shower • en-suite shower • utlity cupboard • woodframed double glazed sash windows • loft storage

Holmbush Road

£2,500,000

Coalecroft Road £999,950 An exceptionally attractive three bedroom early Victorian cottage on this highly desirable residential road in prime West Putney. The property is very well presented and enjoys a private west facing garden. There is a large side return which, if desired, affords the purchaser an opportunity to extend the kitchen breakfast room across the full width of the house (subject to the necessary consents).

Bramcote Road

£2,500,000

PLANNING PERMISSION TO CREATE: Over 4,400 sq ft of accommodation • Entrance hall • Two reception rooms • Study/ reception three • Open plan kitchen/family/ playroom • Utility room • Cloakroom • Master

Freehold victorian cottage • prime west Putney location • reception room with french doors to L-shaped garden • dining room • kitchen breakfast room (underfloor heating) • country style kitchen with butler sink • 21’ bedroom suite Two garden double• bedrooms withplumbing for west •facing utility cellar with ensuite shower room • Three additional double washer/drier, additional fridge/freezer • scope for bedrooms further • Family bathroom • Shower room • consents) • extension (subject to the necessary Basement three • Large garden • Carriage driveway bedrooms • bathroom (under floor heating) • loft storage • many original features • purpose built wine storage • built-in wadrobes and cuboards

Tel: 020 8780 1100 sales@warrenputney.co.uk

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Howard’s Lane £1,695,000 An exceptionally attractive and very well presented double fronted Victorian semidetached house with a superb 57’ x 32’ south facing garden in prime West Putney.

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Freehold victorian cottage • prime west Putney location • reception room with french doors to L-shaped garden • dining room • kitchen breakfast room (underfloor heating) • country style kitchen with butler sink • 21’ Freehold end of terrace • Private paved front•garden • Downstairs west facing garden utility cellar with plumbing for additional fridge/freezer • scope for w.c. • Reception • 30’ west washer/drier, facing garden • Rear access • Master further extension (subject to• the necessary consents) • bedroom • En-suite • Two further double bedrooms Bathroom three bedrooms • bathroom (under floor heating) • loft • Eaves storage storage • many original features • purpose built wine storage • built-in wadrobes and cuboards

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£700,000

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WHAT

A beautiful family home stretching close to 2500sqft, there is ample space with a kitchen that has been extended into the side return and boasts extensive dining and entertaining space. There is a large island and a modern array of built in appliances as well as wall and base units.

WHERE

Not only located moments away from the buzzing Abbeville Road with its abundance of restaurants, cafes and bars,

the common is also incredibly close with a host of eclectic activities available, ranging from music festivals to angling.

Furthermore, with Clapham South tube station just a short walk away, those venturing into London will find it easy with the brilliant connections on the Northern line.

The double reception room highlights these highly sought after features perfectly with ornate cornicing, stripped wooden floors and a gas fireplace.

WHY

Douglas and Gordon Clapham Common South Side Office 30 Abbeville Road, SW4 douglasandgordon.com 020 8675 4400

The property has been carefully refurbished and extended to the highest standards by the current owners, while maintaining numerous period features.

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Specialists in the sale and letting of prime property Between the Commons and the surrounding areas

FOR SALE

Dents Road Wandsworth Common SW11 £2.25m | Freehold This imposing semi-detached Victorian family house has been the subject of an outstanding programme of renovation by the current owners, the end result being an exceptionally stylish contemporary family home in an exclusive and peaceful location directly off Wandsworth Common close to transport, first-class schools and fashionable Northcote and Bellevue Roads.

• Entrance Hall • 28’ Double Reception Room • Kitchen/Family Room • Utility Room • Cloakroom/WC • Thermostatic Wine Cellar • Covered Store • Master Bedroom • En-Suite Dressing Area

• Large En-Suite Master Bath Shower Room • Guest Bedroom • En-Suite Guest Shower Room • 5 Bedrooms (Total) • Family Bathroom/WC • Large Loft Storage • 26’ X 22’ Garden • 2405 SQ.FT / 223.4 SQ.M

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FOR SALE

Hillier Road Between The Commons SW11 £1,795,000 | Freehold Designed and built by award-winning architects Minale & Minale to a standard usually reserved for the smart enclaves north of the River, this exceptional property has been the subject of an exacting and dramatic programme of extension and refurbishment. The result is a superb family home of c.2800 square feet which is fully equipped for modern living, beautifully styled, and even comes with the option to purchase the stylish contemporary furnishings. Situated very close to Northcote Road, Honeywell School and tube/train links to The City/West End. • Entrance Hall • Double Reception Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Cinema/Family Room • Bespoke Wine Store • Utility Room • 5 Double Bedrooms • 4 Bath/Shower Rooms • 2 Store Rooms

• Cloakroom/WC • Garden • Master Bedroom • En-Suite Dressing Area • En-Suite Bath/Shower Room • London Borough of Wandsworth • No chain • 2772 SQ.FT/257.5 SQ.MT

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Routh Road The Toastrack SW18 Guide price £3m | Freehold This substantial, semi-detached late-Victorian family home boasts an enviable floor area and a large, wonderfully landscaped, and sunny rear garden of 60’ x 30’. Its extra-wide plot ensures fantastic proportions throughout all three floors, tantalising potential for a huge basement conversion and scope for off-street parking. Routh Road is one of the finest roads on “The Toastrack”, a delightful enclave of streets tucked into Wandsworth Common, close to fashionable Bellevue Road, and which has long been one of the most prestigious locations south of the River.

• Entrance Hall • Galleried Staircase • Drawing Room • Kitchen / Breakfast Room • Family Room • Conservatory • Grd Floor Wired Audio System • Video Entry-phone • Cellar

• Cloakroom / WC • Utility Room / WC • Master Bedroom • En Suite Bath / Shower Room • 4 Further Double Bedrooms • Family Bath Shower Room / WC • 60’ x 30’ Garden • 3244 SQ.FT. / 301.3 SQ.M

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Specialists in the sale and letting of prime property Between the Commons and the surrounding areas

Salcott Road Between The Commoms SW11

TO LET

£1150 | Per Week This outstanding 4/5 bedroom, 4 bathroom Victorian semi-detached house has been superbly renovated to a first-class contemporary standard from top to toe. It’s also directly off Northcote Road’s fashionable parade of shops bars and restaurants, in the catchment area for the highly sought-after Belleville School and within half a mile of Clapham Junction mainline station serving Waterloo and Victoria.

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Entrance Hall Wide Double Reception Room Open-Plan Kitchen/Family Room Wide Landscaped Garden Side Access Utility Area Cellar

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4 Double Bedrooms Bedroom 5/Study 4 Bath/Shower Rooms (2 En Suite) Residents’ Parking Close to Belleville School 1904 SQ.FT / 176.8 SQ.M + LOFT Available from November

FOR SALE

Broomwood Road Between The Commons SW11

Wroughton Road Between The Commons SW11

£875 | Per Week

£1050 | Per Week |£1,450,000 | Freehold

• Double Reception • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Basement Utility room • South-facing Garden • 4 Double Bedrooms

• 2 Shower/Bathrooms • Residents’ Parking • Close to Transport • Close to Honeywell School • Available from November

• Extra wide family house • Semi-detached • Double reception room • Kitchen / breakfast room • 4 double bedrooms

• Family Bathroom • Shower Room • Unfurnished • Close to Honeywell School • Available from November

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Sudbrooke Road Between The Commoms SW12

FOR SALE

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£1,485,000 | Freehold Meticulous contemporary renovation of this beautifully wide property with large garden and off-street parking has resulted in a stylish yet practical family home in a highly desirable and quiet location. This outstanding property is situated Between the Commons close to both Northcote Road, good schools and excellent transport facilities.

Belleville Road Between The Commoms SW11 £1,375,000 | Freehold The extra-wide footprint of this four bedroom Victorian house provides superb living space and a delightful rear garden. Stylishly extended and beautifully designed, it occupies a hugely-sought-after position in the catchment for the highly prized Belleville School and the new Bolingbroke Academy. Sandwiched between Wandsworth Common side and fashionable Northcote Road, it’s about half a mile from Clapham Junction.

• Semi-Detached with Side Access • Front Garden with Off-Street Parking • Entrance Hall • Reception Room • Dining Room • Kitchen / Breakfast Room • Family / Dining Room • Utility Room • Master Bedroom

• En-Suite Bath/Shower Room • Dressing Room • 4 Further Bedrooms • Family Bathroom/ WC • Shower Room / WC • 47’ x 26’ NW-facing Garden • London Borough of Wandsworth • 2010 SQ.FT/186.7 SQ.M + Storage

FOR SALE EXCLUSIVE ONLINE HD VIDEO AVAILABLE • Wide Entrance Hall • 27’ Double Reception Room • Kitchen/Dining/Family Room • Landscaped Rear Garden • Cellar/Utility • Master Bedroom • En Suite Bath/Shower/WC

• 3 Further Bedrooms • Family Bath/Shower Room / WC • 2 Cloakroom/WCs • London Borough of Wandsworth • Resident’s Parking • 1884 SQ.FT /175 SQ.M + Storage

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ÂŁ3,250,000 Freehold Viewfield Road SW18 A superb opportunity to acquire a unique six bedroom former Vicarage; a country house in London which has been carefully modernised while retaining original features.

6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 cloakrooms, Reception room, Dining room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Study, Utility room, Cellar, Eaves storage, Large garden, Off-street parking.

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£1,595,000 Freehold Edna Street SW11 We are delighted to offer this larger than average and well-presented family house in the popular area known as ‘the Sisters’.

4 double bedrooms, Family bathroom, En-suite shower room, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Conservatory, garage, Utility room, 2 balconies, West-facing garden, Garage.

Battersea Park Sales 020 7720 8077 battpksales@dng.co.uk

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We have 18 offices in D&G land, more than any other agent.

£1,350,000 Freehold Elms Crescent SW4

£980,000 Freehold Lower Richmond Road SW15

A stunning Elms Crescent family home that has been extended to over 2300 sq.ft. and finished to a remarkably high standard.

This charming four bedroom family house is a short walk to Putney and Barnes Commons.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Cloakroom, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cellar, Garden, Eaves storage.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen, Conservatory, Cellar, Loft, South-facing garden.

Clapham South Sales 020 8675 4400 clapsthsales@dng.co.uk

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£899,950 Freehold Inworth Street SW11

£825,000 Freehold Elsenham Street SW18

An exciting opportunity to purchase this lovely four bedroom family home offering well-presented accommodation arranged over three floors.

A fantastic family home in this popular location close to shops, cafes and restaurants on the Southfields Grid.

4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Open-plan kitchen/breakfast room/dining area, Garden.

4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/Family room, Utility room, Downstairs cloakroom, Large west-facing garden.

Battersea Park Sales 020 7720 8077 battpksales@dng.co.uk

Southfields Sales 020 8874 8822 sthfldssales@dng.co.uk

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£630,000 Leasehold Hambalt Road SW4

£625,000 Share of Freehold Almeric Road SW11

This wider than average purpose-built flat has its own front door and a secluded landscaped garden.

This spacious apartment is located on the second and third floors of this mid-terrace Victorian town house and has the advantage a small balcony.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Garden, Chain-free.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Open-plan kitchen, Study, Eaves storage, Balcony.

Clapham South Sales 020 8675 4400 clapsthsales@dng.co.uk

Battersea Sales 020 7924 2000 battsales@dng.co.uk

£485,000 Leasehold Gateway House, Balham Hill, SW12

£345,000 Share of Freehold Lavender Hill SW11

A spacious two bedroom, two bathroom flat within this prestigious purpose built block seconds from Clapham South underground station.

Beautifully presented throughout this newly refurbished garden flat is located in this prime position on Lavender Hill.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, En-suite shower room, Reception room, Kitchen, Private balcony, Telephone entry, Lift, Underground secure parking.

Double bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Hallway, Garden.

Balham Sales 020 8673 0191 balhamsales@dng.co.uk

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£750 per week Unfurnished Girdwood Road SW18

£575 per week Unfurnished Cathles Road SW12

A beautifully presented five bedroom family house with a large private garden and off street parking.

A wonderful three bedroom family home presented to a high standard throughout located near to Clapham South.

4 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Double reception room, Kitchen, Study, Garden, Off-street.

3 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Double reception room, Kitchen/ breakfast room, Cellar, Garden.

Southfields Lettings 020 8874 8844 Sthfldslets@dng.co.uk

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£550 per week Unfurnished/Part Furnished Olivette Street SW15

£550 per week Unfurnished Broomwood Road SW11

A fantastic three bedroom house situated on this pedestrianised street in central Putney.

A fabulous two bedroom garden flat perfect for a couple or for two professional sharers.

3 bedrooms, Bathroom, Open-plan kitchen/reception room, Decked garden, Eaves storage, Available at the start of November.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom with bath and separate shower, Kitchen/reception room opening onto a paved garden.

Putney Lettings 0208 788 3333 putneylets@dng.co.uk

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£500 per week Unfurnished Oyster Wharf SW11

£495 per week Furnished Valiant House SW11

This easy maintenance, high spec flat offers stylish and contemporary living ideal for either a couple or young professional.

A bright and spacious two bedroom flat seconds away from the shops and restaurants in Battersea Square.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen, Terrace, Riverside, Lift, Porter, Parking Space.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, River views.

Battersea Park Lettings 020 7498 5243 battpklets@dng.co.uk

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£485 per week Unfurnished Thurleigh Road SW12

£450pw Furnished Liston Road SW4

A light and airy two bedroomed modern cottage with access to a south facing garden and the added benefit of a secure garage.

A spacious two bedroom flat located on a sought after street in Clapham Old Town.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen opening onto the garden, Secure garage.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom with shower over bath, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Patio garden.

Battersea Lettings 020 7924 2002 Battlets@dng.co.uk

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