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Stephanie King talks to Darren Baker about hyperreaslism and painting the queeen

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HEAVEN SCENT

Lawrence Roullier White’s guide to foodie fragrances

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Arabella Preston discovers why it’s all about that base this April

food & drink 39 TABLE TALK

Bento boxes full of chocolate, blueberry cheesecake and the guide to where chefs eat

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Camberwell’s Church Street Hotel serves up delicious tapas at Angels & Gypsies

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Georgie Lane-Godfrey embarks upon an adventure in the Nevadan Desert

k i d s & e d u c at i o n KIDS CONFIDENTIAL Jerome Monahan reports on the local news

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aster can mean different things to different people; some view it as the most important date in their religious calendar, others as an opportunity to eat as many Creme Eggs in one sitting as is humanly possible.

Whatever you believe, many of the rituals and traditions that surround this time of year seem to revolve around food: hot cross buns, eggs (both chocolate and chicken) and Simnel cake all play a part in the festivities.

In honour of this, we have compiled an eggstravagant Easter chocolate guide that has suggestions ranging from Pierre Marcolini’s two-foot tall Russian Doll confections to Fortnum & Mason's hand-decorated floral chocolate eggs, all on page 43.

Also, in the food section, is our review of the brilliantly eccentric Church Street Hotel – a little slice of Cuba nestled in the bustling streets of Camberwell. If vibrant style and tantalising tapas are your thing,

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a little staycation should definitely be on the cards. Find out more on page 41.

This month it was the task of our editorial assistant, Stephanie King to interview artist to Her Royal Highness the Queen, Darren Baker and discover why his art is often mistaken for digital photographs. Turn to page 12 to find out how she fared and to ascertain what hyperrealism actually means.

If off the beaten track is where your interests lie, our wild Nevada travel story will have you packing as you read page 54. Cue the untamed mustangs and breathtaking desert landscapes.

Thank you very much for reading, have a lovely Easter and make sure the only April fools you are served are of the raspberry variety.

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PENN FRIEND

Dylan Penn is the new face of Ermanno Scervino’s SS15 campaign. The brand explained that, as a young successful woman, Penn embodies the brand, especially as she remains close to her family and concious of where she came from. ermannoscervino.it

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Playfully colourful, these plates, bowls and cups are not only fun but incredibly durable – a much needed combination when you’ve got little ones! ana-moly.co.uk

GOOD AS GOLD

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No doubt you’ve read Earnest Hemmingway, but we’re pretty sure you won’t know anything about his great-grandaughter – well now you do – she’s Sass & Bides latest campaign model. sassandbide.com

GOLDEN PANTHER

Louis Cartier was a pioneer in taming the panther.

Since then, the creature has become the Maison’s iconic mascot. This digitally cut yellow gold ring gives the old panther a modern make-over. £14,200; cartier.co.uk

SPRING SUNSHINE

Our favourite thing about spring is the sun and we intend to turn heads by wearing these Miu Miu glasses, come rain or shine. £175; liberty.co.uk

SCHOOL DAYS

Forget mushy peas and lumpy mash, while these trays may bring back memories of the dreaded school dinner, it now makes a perfect desk tidy. £19.50; presentandcorrect.com

HIDDEN POWER

Don't be fooled by the sleek, understated design of this watch, it carries a super high-performance engine and the brands famouth pushpiece at 2 o'clock. This is luxury and prestige combined. POA; breitling.com

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13 Ap r i l Michael Edwards Studio Theatre atch as Elton Townend Jones reveals the hidden side of Marilyn Monroe W on the Cutty Sark Clipper Ship Stage. Beware: all that glitters is not gold. ◆ King William Walk, SE10; ◆ rmg.co.uk

TAIKO MEANTIME

PAUL SIMON & STING

16 Ap r i l T r i ni ty L ab a n C o ns e r va to i re hieko Kojima and Clive Bell unite to reenact the tragic Japanese love story C of Anchin and Kiyohime. Kojima’s folk dancing is set to a soundtrack of Taiko drums and Bell's flute playing that make this dramatic performance an unforgettable experience. ◆ Old Royal Naval College, SE10; trinitylaban.ac.uk

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After the success of their North American tour, music’s most innovative and timeless artists, Paul Simon and Sting, are bringing a new show to Peninsula Square. The long-time friends and rockstars will blend their iconic voices, performing their eclectic, classic hits together in a high energy display of musical skill. This legendary collaboration will have you chanting their anthems long after the last note is sung.

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EASTER SUNDAY TEA

5 Ap r i l T he Fa n M u s e u m ing in Easter with family and friends at the Orangery while enjoying one of R Britain’s most special traditions: afternoon tea. While bunny ears and BYO bubbly may be optional, healthy appetites are most certainly compulsory. ◆ 12 Crooms Hill, SE10; thefanmuseum.org.uk

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ARTS & CULTURE / WHAT'S ON DULWICH BOOKS THE AXEMAN’S JAZZ Ray Celestin

£ 7.9 9 Pa n Ma cm i lla n Inspired by a true story, The Axeman stalks 1919 New Orleans, ordering people to hold jazz parties or risk suffering his wrath. From the policeman with a secret to hide, to Louis Armstrong and the spunky secretary from Pinkerton Detective Agency, this entertaining thriller is an atmospheric madcap. ◆

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THRILL ME

From 8 Apri l G re e nwich Th e a t re n 1924 Chicago, two college students believe they have committed the I ‘perfect’ murder. Through a series of flashbacks, witness the changing dynamics between a self-believed ‘Superman’ and a loner craving acceptance in Stephan Dolginoff's gripping musical. ◆ Crooms Hill, SE10; greenwichtheatre.org.uk

£ 16.9 9 T i n d er P ress A poetic, precise and fresh historical novel that seduces you with glorious descriptions of landscape and well-drawn characters.

After a passionate affair destroys his staidly traditional Edwardian marriage, Harry Cane is exiled to become a Canadian farmer, and search for true love. Tipped to be one of our best selling novels of 2015. ◆

PENGUIN LITTLE BLACK CLASSICS

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£ 0.80 Pen g u i n C la ssi c s Eighty little black books, at 80p a time, from Austen to Homer to Melville to Rosetti and everything in between, you’ll absolutely find a handful you can’t resist. Made to celebrate Penguin’s 80th birthday, these are a beautiful set, giving you a chance to dip a toe into a myriad of stories or unfamiliar authors. ◆

WILL & TOM Matthew Plampin

£ 14 .9 9 T h e Bo ro u gh P ress With Mike Leigh's Mr Turner fresh in our memories and Gary Taylor's wonderful short film The Eccentric Mr Turner yet to be discovered by many, Will & Tom is an affectionate tale of the young JMW with his mischievous friend Thomas Girtin. Told with the attention to detail of a quality Art Historian, it is a lovely book. ◆

THE LITTLE BOOK OF GARDEN BIRD SONGS

OUT OF THIS WORLD

6-7 Apri l Royal O bse rva tor y hildren and families are invited to reach for the stars, explore the galaxy C and celebrate the arrival of the NASA spacecraft, Dawn. Join astronomers for a morning of workshops and a planetarium show, as well as plenty more family-fun activities that are truly out of this world! ◆ Blackheath Avenue, SE10; rmg.co.uk

Andrea P innington & Caz Buckingham

1 2.9 9 Fi n e Fea th er P ress Do you know what a robin sounds like? Or a blue tit? This charming introduction to our most common garden birds is sturdy enough for the littlest hands, with information about each bird and twelve different bird songs to listen to to aid identification. A book for the whole family keep and enjoy.

By Chloe Mavrommatis, Dulwich Books, 6 Croxted Road, SE21; dulwichbooks.co.uk

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hey say perfection is a futile aspiration. But when you’re as good as hyperrealist artist Darren Baker, it’s an attainable goal. As one of the 21st century’s most talented painters, the 39-year-old Yorkshireman possesses a proficiency for mimesis and tonal nuance rivalling that of a digital camera. Unsurprisingly, Baker's CV is impressive, already including Official Portrait Artist to HM The Queen and Professional Footballers’ Association amongst a slew of other accomplishments. His largest exhibition to date, titled ‘Hyperrealism’, sees over 60 pieces go on display at M1 Fine Art Gallery this May. Absolutely spoke with the London 2012 Olympics official artist who is giving modern technology a run for its money.

STEPHANIE KING: Let’s start with an easy one: can you please tell me about your creative process?

DARREN BAKER: The process starts with an idea, one I’ve been thinking about for a while.

I don’t make sketches and notes, I just think about it for several weeks. Once I’m ready to commence the drawing, then I’ll set up some models, or if it’s a still life, set up the subjects in the studio and make sketches and take photographs…maybe one or two different references to start working on the actual piece, which could take up to 100 hours. It’s quite intensive...

SK: What is it about your favourite subjects that fascinates you?

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photograph. When they look closely they see the brush or the pencil strokes, but even at that scope they’re still unable to see the level of detail because it is so finely rendered.

SK: Have you ever considered painting in other styles?

DB: I think [hyperrealism] reflects my personality: perfecting things in high detail.

When I was a student I tried working looser; not abstract, but experimenting with media.

That informed my work because it enabled me to make up my mind and see what works to make things look realistic.

I JUST love to MAKE THINGS as realistic AS POSSIBLE. DB: I don’t really have a favourite subject. I mean, I love people. I try to capture people in portraits, their signature work – whether that’s in ballet or some other subject. I just love art and to make things as realistic as possible.

SK: You are renowned for being an exceptional hyperrealistic painter... DB: Thank you. Yeah, a lot of people, unless they’re familiar with my work, they take a second glance to see that it’s not actually a

SK: How do you capture the personality of a city? Is it any different from capturing an individual’s?

DB: Yeah, it is; you’ve got all of the different light quantities of the day, and each city varies. One of my favourite cities is London, but also Greenwich; it’s got so much great content there for an artist: the light, the atmosphere, the architecture.

SK: Does producing a cityscape require less time than a portrait?

DB: It can be more because there’s a lot of detail involved in capturing the architecture.

One of the most time-consuming pieces [I did] was the Palace of Westminster with all of the stone carving and windows. It was an absolutely mammoth drawing to do.

SK: Would you say that your big break came when you were commissioned by Leeds United Football Club?

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ARTS & CULTURE / PROFILE DB: Yes, that was pretty much when I first came out of college. Billy Bremner had, sadly, passed away and they wanted a drawing to commemorate him. [It was] to be released into limited edition prints, and that’s what got my name established in the sports industry. Then I got the commission from the PFA and I’ve been their artist ever since. I’m now the resident artist of the National Football Museum in Manchester.

'Classical Horse', 2008, oil on canvas, 12" x 9"

SK: How do you go about selecting the pieces that go into an exhibit?

DB: This next one in May in Greenwich will encompass the full range of my work: from still life, cityscapes, portraits, to equine and interiors. I’m really excited about it. I love Greenwich and the relationship I have with M1 Fine Art, so I’m looking forward to it!

SK: Any works included in your upcoming exhibit that you're especially proud of?

DB: The most recent pieces: the landscapes and cityscapes of Greenwich and London.

Every recent piece is kind of the most valuable [to me], because I’m obviously a perfectionist and I’m trying to get there with every piece. Those in my eyes are the best. But I hope people will enjoy all of them.

SK: Did you have much involvement in the exhibition curation process?

DB: Yes, I worked hand-in-hand with the gallery and the owners in selecting pieces; what pieces they would like to exhibit and what their collectors would like to see. This links to a couple of works-in-progress: I’m kind of revealing my technique…how it comes across; how it’s developed; and the actual work that goes into it. When you see the finished piece, how it’s built up and created is really what’s interesting.

SK: Why M1 Fine Art? Does Greenwich hold certain significance for you?

DB: Yeah, I’ve known the gallery for a few

'Rose in Glass', 2006, pastel on paper, 8" x 9"

years and launched my children’s book there a couple of years ago, which was really good.

M1’s been selling my work really well and established my name in that part of London.

Also, I really like [Greenwich] – I spent lots of courting time with my now wife in that part of the world. It’s a special place.

SK: Aside from the Queen, who would be on your bucklet list of dream portraits to paint?

DB: I would love to have a go at the Pope or the President, that would be quite spectacular and a great honour. Or if The Vatican or The White House are listening, give the gallery a call!

SK: Now, we can’t ignore the Queen. How did that commission come about?

DB: I was approached by the Royal British Legion to paint the Queen for their 90th anniversary in 2011. It was just a fantastic opportunity having access to Buckingham Palace, and having the live sitting with the Queen is something I’ll never ever forget. The Queen was really experienced at sittings and putting you at ease. It was wonderful.

SK: What’s in store for the next five years?

Any exciting projects in the pipeline?

DB: Yes, I’ve got my residency with the Football Museum and then I’m looking forward to working on the next Olympic games. So we’re looking forward to Rio! u

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Darren Baker, Hyperrealism, 1-31 May; M1 Fine Art, 20 Nelson Road, SE10; m1fineart.com

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LILY’S BEEN FRAMED House of Holland designer Henry Holland has enlisted his good friend Lily Allen to be the face of HOH's latest range of sunglasses.

The pop princess models the 8-piece collection that includes iconic lip designs and retro 80s cat eye frames. houseofholland.co.uk

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Although irritatingly, and in Kim’s case especially, these girls do have tiny waists.

Gah! Unfortunately my Latino-physique is a far-off dream. Yet, while some lunatics pop off to their local surgeon for implants to create the perfect waist-to-bum-ratio, I sit here wondering (when there’s a cheaper, more stylish, less mentally deranged and what’s more REVERSABLE solution) why?!

They’d evidently never heard of waisttraining: shrinking your waist by regularly donning a corseted garment, which you gradually tighten. Bizarrely, despite having co-designed a corset range, it never occurred to me that anyone other than Burlesque artists would do this. So, I decided to try it – well my version, which didn’t include going to the gym in one (like Kim). Wearing a corset for three consecutive evenings, it appeared I had lost three-quarters of an inch around my waist, not only this but it actually looked smaller. I can’t vouch for this method’s lasting effects or whether success was due to being unable to eat as much dinner, but it worked.

So here are my three favourite corsets – the Violet’s Box Nude Victorian overbust £295, the M&S Collection Firm Control Waist Sculpt Panelled Waspie £25, and the Chantal Thomass Secret d’ Alcove Basque , £395 from Petis Bisous. u ● V I O L E T ' S B OX

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A Raey of sunshine Raey

There is a new label in town, and it’s the go-to secret weapon for anyone looking to refresh their look. Fashion destination website Matches has just re-launched it’s own womenswear and menswear brand called Raey.

It’s a capsule collection which forms the building blocks of a modern wardrobe with a focus on luxurious fabrics such as cashmere, and sharp minimalist cuts. Cool but contemporary classics? We’re sold. matchesfashion.com

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With an impressive Instagram following of over 170,000, Toast the King Charles Cavalier Spaniel rescue dog has landed her first major fashion campaign for sunglasses designer Karen Walker. Model-of-themoment Toast wears the block colour statement styles like a pro. Woof!

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Luxury shoe brand Bionda Castana continues to dominate the style charts with its perfect blend of London-cool design and Italian craftsmanship.

The shoes have a loyal following of It girls, fashion editors and now Hollywood A-listers including Kiera Knightly, Eva Mendes and Olivia Palermo who choose Bionda Castana for the red carpet.

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Unless you’ve been hiding under a stone, you’ll know that the ’70s are back in a major way this year.

Say hello to your New Best Fashion Friend; the high waisted denim flares. Worn during the daytime with a simple knit top or a blouse tucked in, it’s the definitive look of the season. Wave goodbye to those skinny jeans, wide leg's here to stay.

Flares £255; Stella McCartney at mytheresa.com

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Fashion pack favourite Erdem Moralioglu has created a beautiful botanical collection this season, featuring his signature florals appliquéd onto sheer black organza plus embroidery and embellishments of couture level. No surprises, then, that Erdem has just been crowned Designer of the Year.

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08 01. CHINTI & PARKER, Cashmere jumper, £360; theshopatbluebird.com 02. LAURA GRAVESTOCK, Ring, £85; lauragravestock.com 03. STELLA MCCARTNEY, Bag, £875; net-a-porter.com 04. KOTUR, Clutch bag, £580; fenwick.co.uk 05. ANNINA VOGEL, Antique Brooch, £1,250; selfridges.co.uk 06. DEETZ, Skirt, £375; aveneue32.com 07. ZOE KARSSEN, Tee shirt, £133; zoekarssen.com 08. EQUIPMENT, Shirt, £290; --equipmentfr.com

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Organza blouse, £450;Christopher Kane at Net-a-Porter.com Floral brocade skirt, £795; Dolce & Gabbana at Browns Black bodysuit (worn underneath top), £168; Nikki De Marchi Embellished Headband, £105; Red Valentino at Harrods Earrings, £437; Vicki Sarge Lace Fan, £24.99; El Mundo Flamenco Silk scarf used as backdrop, £140; Lisa King

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GARDEN Mix dramatic Spanish and Italian influences with red and black florals for a darkly romantic look this season Fashion Editor charlot te adset t Photography Andrew G Hobbs

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Lace Dress, £2,225; Valentino at Harrods Gold earrings £145 and rings £165 each; Pebble London

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Black lace dress, £1,660; Alessandra Rich at Harvey Nichols Black shoes, £475; Bionda Castana Gold jewelled headdress, £450 and rings £165 each all; Pebble London Silk scarf draped on stool, £345; Dolce & Gabbana at mytheresa.com Fabric used as backdrop, from a selection at House of Hackney

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Fashion editor: Charlotte Adsett Photographer: Andrew G Hobbs Hair and make-up: Sally O’Neill using Mac, Charlotte Tilbury and Tom Ford make-up and Tangle Teezer haircare Nails: Kate Williamson using Christian Louboutin nail lacquer in 'Very Prive’ Model: Monika Hirzin at Profile Fashion assistant: Harriet Brown Photography assistant: Kanae Sato Roses worn in hair throughout from Wild About Flowers, 87 Clerkenwell Road EC1R 5BX Wildabout.co.uk Many thanks to Sunbeam Studios in West London, available for private hire for events and weddings Sunbeamstudios.com

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FLOWER POWER New from fragrance powerhouse Jo Malone London is the new Blue Skies & Blossoms scent, which contains notes of cherry blossom, rose and bergamot. Spring has definitely sprung. ÂŁ86; jomalone.co.uk

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This season's best superfood beauty, fragrances and how to get the perfect bikini bum W o r d s R o m y va n d e n B r o e k e

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woman’s behind is a sensitive For those of us not blessed A topic. (or burdened) with a derriere of Kim Kardashian proportions, bikini season can be a frightful concept. So considering summer is an inevitability, Nuriss Skincare and Wellness Centre is here to offer some ass-istance.

And the state-of-the-art health clinic’s Perfect Peach Bottom Toning treatment is the solution. Led by skin expert Dr. Anita Sturnham, the TV doctor will help you carve out a summer-ready silhouette using their range of advanced contouring technology.

Nuriss beauty specialists employ the Exilis Elite’s radiofrequency and ultrasound abilities to literally melt away fat in your nominated problem areas.

Pain-free and completely safe, the 30-45 minute non-surgical procedure targets fatty tissue by penetrating deep into the skin, heating fat cells to a comfortable 43 degrees and eliminating them in the process. The result? Dr. Anita promises a visible change even after the first treatment, although foursix weekly sessions are recommended.

Starting from £350, Nuriss’ Perfect Peach Bottom Toning is ideal for an extra lift or help shifting cellulite. Finally, emerging from winter-induced hibernation into bodybaring territory is no longer daunting. u

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Stay beautifully bronzed this summer with Guerlain's classic Terracotta make up range. The new line contains everything you need to ensure a glowing complexion all day, everyday. guerlain.fr

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8 of the best

FRESH FACED S kin Pep

SUPERFOOD BEAUTY

Leading skin experts Skin Pep have done it again with this skin brightening enzyme and acid peel. They'll also be showcasing the rest of their revolutionary products at the AntiAgeing Show in May. From £14.99; skinpep.com

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It may be that the weather is getting warmer, but you should still have a dark side. And nothing works better than this Indigo Night hue from our beauy saviour, Tom Ford. £26; harrods.com

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BLUE CRUSH Elie Saab

Fresh, crisp and delicate, we think we've found our favourite summer fragrance to date.

New from Elie Saab, the resort collection holds notes of orange flower, jasmine and fig, while the bottle is remniscient of the azure blue Mediterranean sea. £47; eliesaab.com

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Formulated to keep skin clear and looking revitalised, this new Face Finishing Moisturizer Tint from Perricone MD has flecks of colour in it to give you natural coverage and a radiant finish. £57; perricone.co.uk

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1. MANGOSTEEN, MyChelle Mangosteen Fruit Enzyme Mist, £29; harrods.com 2. BLACK BEE JELLY, Guerlain Abeille Daily Repair Serum, £90; johnlewis.com 3. TOMATO, Elle Baché Healthy Glow Cream with Tomato Extract, £40; ellabache. com 4. GOJI BERRIES, Murad Recovery Treatment Gel, £49; johnlewis.com 5. QUINOA, Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair, £20.50; aveda.co.uk 6. PAPAYA, Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel, £31; timetospa.co.uk 7. COCONUT, Mizani Coconut Hair Soufflé, £12.90; mizani-uk.com 8. MILK & YOGHURT, Whipped Cream Leave In Hair Mousse, £15.49; milkshakehaircare.co.uk

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design & beauty From a beautifully stylish bookcase, wardrobe or kitchen to an entirely bespoke and

luxurious full-house remodelling, Mizoomi’s Italian, Japanese and Scandinavian team perfect design & beauty to the next level. Visit mizoomi.com for the full and wonderful story or call 0780 431 4610.

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FRAGRANCES Scrumptious scents to make your mouth water this April

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oodie fragrances, or gourmand scents, are those moreish perfumes that bridge the gap between taste and aroma, the smells you can almost taste.

Interestingly, smell makes up around 90% of what we perceive as taste through a process known as retronasal olfaction; the reason you have the primal urge to pinch your nose when you take your medicine. A word for this dual-sense sensation does not exist in the English language, but the French word arôme describes exactly that - the tastesmell combination.

It is strange to me, one even might say ‘Alien’, that Thierry Mugler’s 1992 scent of that name is credited with being the first gourmand fragrance when way back in 1889 Aimé Guerlain created the ground breaking

This new breed is masterful, MULTIFARIOUS and RICH

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‘Jicky’ with synthetic vanillin in its base.

Continuing the theme in 1925 Guerlain’s nephew, Jacques, used the stronger-smelling ethyl vanillin, which does not occur naturally, and gave the world the iconic and still much loved ‘Shalimar’. These are complex multi-layered creations - not the candy concoctions we now think of as gourmand.

By recalling this original tradition there is a new wave of complicated food fragrances, unlike the saccharine-sweet scents of recent years this new breed is masterful, multifarious and rich.

Rightly considered by many to be the best vanilla scent of recent years, Josh Meyer’s Memoirs of a Trespasser’ [01] from his spearheading perfume house Imaginary Authors, resonates with resinous notes and smoky myrrh beneath a cloud of sensual Madagascan vanilla. One to own.

‘The Dark Heart of Old Havana’ [02] from ‘4160 Tuesdays’ is described by its creator Sarah McCartney as the smell of a walk

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through old Havana in the evening; wafts of coffee and tobacco and sweet, sugary desserts. Sassy, sexy and sublime.

Shifting continents and concept; Smell Bent’s best-selling scent Tok’yo Mama Fizzzzz by Brent Leonesio [03] is a sparkling citrus vanilla fragrance with juicy yuzu, crisp hinoki, charged ozone and green cedar. Uplifting, bright, modern, fun and fashionable.

New Italian brand Sammarco’s Bond T’ [04] is Giovanni Sammarco’s olfactorial memory of a visit to a chocolate factory in Pisa, cocoa absolute with patchouli and a touch of osmanthus. Gorgeously powerful and dark, it is a fragrance guaranteed to turn heads.

Equally artisanal, and also layered with chocolate, Josh Lobb’s ‘Ore’ from ‘Slumberhouse’ [05] is rich with wafts of whisky and the elusive herb; dittany of Crete. Magical and mysterious.

We finish our Gourmet experience with Maison des Rêves’ Mousse au Café [06], a shot of steaming espresso stirred into frothy milk. A nutty heart of almond and coconut is cocooned in sweet, sticky caramel. A complimentary base of vanilla is perfectly contrasted with slightly spicy sandalwood. u

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● Roullier White 125 Lordship Lane, SE22; roullierwhite.com

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Here at Therapy we are known for specializing in luxury, organic and natural treatments, holistic therapies, precision waxing, expert tanning and professional nail treatments!

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Manicures/Pedicures Artistic Gel Nails Venus Freeze Face Lift & Body Treatments

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / MAKE-UP INSIDER LAURA MERCIER

Silk Creme Moisturising Foundation, £35, uk.spacenk.com

DEBORAH LIPPMAN All About That Base CC Base Coat, £18, lookfantastic.com

ESPA

Naturally Radiant Tinted Moisturiser, £32, espaskincare.com

NARS

Luminous Weightless Foundation, £26.50, narscosmetics.co.uk

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All about the base Spring is the time to try out a new foundation. We assess the options

GREEN PEOPLE

Age Defy+ Tinted Moisturiser SPF15, £34.95, greenpeople.co.uk

BOBBI BROWN

Intensive Skin Serum Foundation, £39, johnlewis.com

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ou might notice your skin starting to change this month.

The precious spring sunshine will give it a much-needed boost, and the constant stress of moving from icy blasts to central heating and back again will start to abate. Calm is, hopefully, restored.

It's a great time to try out a new foundation. Perhaps you might buy something one shade darker than your winter foundation in preparation for summer or simply to fake a pre-summer glow. Whatever the reason, there's a

whole raft of new foundation launches and some of them are truly innovative.

The new Cover FX Cover Drops are particularly brilliant. Just add one drop - a little goes a long way - to moisturiser or face oil to create your perfect base.

You can even - and this is where I think it's a real winner - add a drop to your high factor spf. The Bobbi Brown Serum cleverly combines their excellent skincare with their even better foundation. The SPF 40 is one of the highest factors in foundation I have come across.

Finally, I'll also be looking after my nails this spring with this Deborah Lippman base coat which cleverly blurs dry ridges and gives a polished, buffed look. u

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Energy Bank Sun Flash, £28, thisworks.com

COVER FX

Custom Cover Drops, £36, harveynichols.com

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WEDDING Everything you need to make your special day absolutely perfect, from food to beauty

THERAPY Therapy in East Dulwich offer a wide selection of quality beauty and holistic treatments from facials, gel nail treatments, waxing, organic spray tanning and now the amazing Venus Freeze treatments for body and face firming!

Call us and we will be happy to create a bespoke bridal package just for you so that you can look and feel your best for your special day.

8 Melbourne Grove, East Dulwich, SE228QZ, 0208 6933773; hb-therapy.co.uk

Sweet Carolina

BELAIR HOUSE

Make an impression at your wedding or party with our custom dessert tables. They will capture and complement the theme of your special occasion with a unique style to make a sweet statement all of your own. They are as visually beautiful as they are a taste sensation, taking sweet treats to a whole new artistic level! We love baking and celebrating and we’ll be there whenever you invite us.

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Nestled in picturesque Dulwich, this truly special and unique licensed Georgian mansion caters for intimate ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and evening receptions. With an experienced team on hand to take you through each step of your planning, Belair House is fast becoming West Dulwich’s most sought after venue.

Gallery Road, West Dulwich, SE21 7AB info@belairhouse.co.uk belairhouse.co.uk

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REVITALIZE On your wedding day you are noticed from head to toe; Mel Hume, a long established local beauty therapist, believes your nails are key. She offers a luxury service for the bride-to-be and her wedding party at her salon or at home, making you look and feel your very best.

14 Church Road, SE19 2ET 020 8771 7733 revitalize-beauty.com

Keith and Nicky Sheriff offer a professional and polished wedding service. Their relaxed, reportage approach beautifully captures the moments of your special day and they are currently offering excellent ‘local wedding’ discounts to couples getting married in the Dulwich and Kent areas.

07973 504 522, 0800 03 777 03 shotbythesheriff.co.uk

LILA Lila’s ‘Posy Bands’ collection is a fresh take on old betrothal rings to capture the fleeting moments of your wedding day. Crafted exclusively in Fairtrade gold, the specially engraved and enamelled designs feature bow-ties and garlands, top hats and ribbons and can also be customdesigned with details of your choice.

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ROULLIER WHITE

We know planning a wedding can be stressful, so gents: let The Groom Room take care of you. Why not opt for a deep tissue massage to help unwind followed by our famous facials and Turkish hot towel shaves, to ensure you’re looking your best for the big day. Call us to find out about group booking so you and your groomsmen can be pampered together.

78 Dulwich Village, SE21 7AJ 0208 693 1818; thegroomroom.co

As important as any other element of your wedding is the fragrance you both wear. So provocative is the power of perfume that one waft years later will whisk you back to your magical day. Roullier White houses Britain’s largest selection of rare fragrances and with perfume experts on hand to ease your choice it is the go-to destination for your fragrant finishing touch.

125 Lordship Lane, SE22 8HU 0208 693 5150 roullierwhite.com

NEROLI Ensure that everyone looks and feels their very best for your big day (including the groom!) by booking in for a little TLC at neroli. PreWedding Packages include waxing, pedicures, pore refining facials and two week manicures.

Book in for a complimentary consultation and let us help you plan for your big day. Hen Party bookings are also available.

43 Honor Oak Park, SE23 1DZ, 020 8699 9496 neroli-skincare.co.uk

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Village Tandoori Authentic Indian Takeaway

Award Winning Master Chef (with 26 years experience) ‘London tried & tasted 2014’ & ‘London tried & tasted 2015’ Award Winners by customer voted online

20% OFF SPRING OFFER

Please bring this advert to the restaurant or delivery driver to receive 20% discount

Special Discount VIllage Tandoori is offering very high standard in out door catering for any party. (Garden parties wedding & birthday parties) To arrange catering call on this number 020 8693 4915 020 8299 2002 *Village Tandoori is only offering takeaway & outdoor catering services

To order a take away please call us on: 020

8693 4915 / 020 8299 2002 www.villagetandoorionline.co.uk or walk just in

OPENING TIME: 4.30pm to Midnight - 7 Days a week, including Bank Holidays FREE home delivery over £10, 3 miles radius 71 East Dulwich Grove, East Dulwich, london, SE22 8PR (Opposite The East Dulwich Hospital)

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THE SWEETEST THING The Hummingbird Bakery’s latest book, Life is Sweet, is simply stuffed with tantalising recipes for anyone with a well developed sweet tooth. We can’t wait to try out their Upside-down Pear Cake [pictured]. £20; hummingbirdbakery.com

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Add a little spice to your night

Our emphasis is on providing delicious cuisine using the highest quality ingredients which are both pure and natural.

Whether it’s a special occasion or a casual night out, Chandni Restaurant is the perfect place to be with our tranquil atmosphere and some of the best chefs from the Indian sub-continent who guarantee the food tastes as exquisite as it looks.

Exclusive new dishes available to inhouse customers. 10% off collection, cash only

134a Thurlow Park Road West Dulwich, London SE21 8HN 020 8761 9738 | 020 8670 1770 | www.chandnirestaurant.co.uk Sunday - Thursday: 18:00 - 23:30 Friday - Saturday: 18:00 - Midnight

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FOOD & DRINK / NOTES RECIPE

LIGHT BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE R e c i p e b y d e a n e d wa r d s Serves 4 INGREDIENTS Base 60g nuts (almonds, hazelnuts) • 20g Groovy Food Virgin Coconut Oil, melted • 1 tbsp Groovy Food Agave Nectar Light and Mild Filling 150g light cream cheese • 100g Greek yoghurt • 30g Groovy Food Agave Nectar Light and Mild • 100g fresh blueberries

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Blueberr y sauce 100g blueberries • 1 tsp Groovy Food Agave Nectar Light and Mild • 20ml water Small squeeze lemon juice

METHOD

01 Using a food processor break down the nuts to fine crumb, place into a bowl and mix in the melted coconut oil and agave until fully incorporated.

02 Place the mixture into ramekins or jars, press down to compact, then place in the fridge to chill for 20 minutes to set. 03 In a large bowl place the light cream cheese, yoghurt, agave, then mix using a hand whisk until smooth and gently fold through the blueberries. Spoon this mixture into ramekins or jars. 04 Chill in the fridge for 2 hours. 05 Place the blueberries, agave and water into a small pan, then warm over a gentle heat for around 10 minutes until the blueberries begin to burst and release their juice. 06 Add a small squeeze of lemon juice to balance the flavours.

07 Before serving pour on some of the blueberry sauce and enjoy. ◆

This April it’s all about bento boxes, blueberry cheesecake and eating like chefs GRAB YOUR CÔTE

CHEF TALK

Côte Brasserie

Chef Notebook

nspired by the bistros of Paris, Côte Brasserie is now I coming to Chislehurst.

Opening it’s doors this March, fans of the French franchise will be able to enjoy the delicious, traditional Breton menu with that special, contemporary Côte twist. 43-45 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7, 020 8468 7470; cote-restaurants.co.uk

at where the chefs eat with this compendium containing around 3,200 restaurants chosen by 600 leading chefs including René Redzepi, David Chang, Jason Atherton, Shannon Bennett and Yotam Ottolenghi. You'll never have to eat a bad meal again. £14.95; phaidon.com

Like a Fox aison Pierre Marcolini have teamed up with Japanese brand Kitsuné to create a box of delights that looks almost too good to eat. Almost. The bento style boxes are filled to bursting point with scrumptious macaroons or equally yummy chocolates depending on your tastes. From 1 May 2015; marcolini-eboutique.com

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THE MEANTIME TASTING ROOMS ARE NOW OPEN Born and brewed right here in Greenwich, Meantime Brewing Company are the pioneers of craft beer in the UK. Join us at our new Tasting Rooms for a true modern craft beer experience.

You can eat, shop, tour and most importantly enjoy our range of beers all in the shadows of the working brewery

OPENING HOURS • Monday - Friday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm • Saturday: 11:00am - 11:30pm • Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm TASTING ROOMS, LAWRENCE TRADING ESTATE BLACKWALL LANE, LONDON SE10 0AR GMT E0° 0’ 30” TEL: +44 (0)20 8293 1111

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FOOD & DRINK / REVIEW

Buenos Noches

After luxuriating in our surroundings (and posing for a few pictures with the roses between our teeth) we head down to Angels & Gypsies for supper. We ask for a wine recommendation and are presented with Cair Cuvée 2011, a Spanish red, a nice fusion of Tempranillo and Merlot, which is spicy and smoky and delicious. We read through the menu together and are immediately relieved that we are allowed to choose more than one dish each from the tapas menu.

My friend and I decide on the Orkney hand-dived scallops with thyme butter, the Basque Tortilla Bacalao with guacamole, the Jamón Ibérico De Bellota, some Gambas al Ajillo and Pulpo a la Gallega.

The scallops are beautifully presented in shells, swimming in thyme butter and live up to their visual promise: fresh, bursting with salty flavour and the perfect scallop texture. The Basque tortilla is enormous and fluffy – the bacalao (dried, salted cod) saves it from any blandness and the guacamole adds a hint of sweetness.

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inding a good hotel in London is hardly a struggle; you have the Savoy, the Goring and the Ritz for those who crave luxury and the chain hotels for guests looking for functionality and uniformity.

It is harder, however, to discover a hotel with distinct personality, charm and comfort that won’t also break the bank. The answer? The Church Street Hotel. Located handily close to central London, this Camberwell hotel is also home to The Communion Bar and Angels & Gypsies tapas restaurant.

When my friend and I arrive, we are greeted warmly at the front desk and shown up to our Habitacion Mambo Rey-Deluxe Ensuite room. The walls are lime green with a painted effect and our iron framed bed is strewn with Mexican-style blankets. Roses in empty Havana Club bottles pepper the bedside table and desk which also boasts

a bottle of champagne and some Green & Blacks chilli chocolate. The aesthetic is based around Spanish Americana and has a warm exotic feeling throughout but the pièce de résistance is the bathroom; tiled from top to bottom with terracotta and blue tiles, it really is a sight to behold.

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The jamon, which you can see on display on the counter in it’s full glory, is exceptional, a real authentic Spanish staple and is gone before the next dish arrives. Our final two dishes, tapas classics, are the prawns (gambas) in garlic butter and the octopus (pulpo). I can safely say that, along with lashings of the scrumptious red wine, these two dishes finish us off.

It will surprise you then, that we actually manage a spot of dessert – but only because the churros with melted chocolate sauce smell so divine, we are powerless to resist. Doughy, sugary and utterly indulgent; we do not regret our decision. Satisfied and very full, we make our way up to our colourful bedroom and enjoy an excellent night’s sleep. u

● church street hotel

29 - 33 Camberwell Church Street, SE5 churchstreethotel.com

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Green Cuisine Cookshop

Craft time in

cook • bake • dine

Meet the Maker Craft Markets Friday 22 – Monday 25 May

Craft & Design Home Trend Pop-Up Shop Friday 22 – Monday 25 May Greenwich designer makers showcase four key trends for the home.

Crafty Half Term Fun

New in store - a wonderful range of Heath & McCabe fine bone china mugs from £4.49 each. Great quality and really good value.

Tuesday 26 – Sunday 31 May Kids get crafty at the Greenwich Market half term workshops.

Love Your Local Market Friday 29 May Come and support local businesses.

Buy in store or online at

Meet our artists and designer makers.

Open Tuesday – Sunday & Bank Holidays 10am – 5.30pm

7 Lordship Lane SE22 8EW • 0208 693 7781 www.greencuisinecookshop.com

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FOOD & DRINK / PRODUCTS

Ostrich Egg, £75; hotelchocolat.com

HARRODS

Limited Edition Hand Painted Couverture Easter Egg, £195; harrods.com

LA MAISON DU CHOCOLAT

Oeuf Aviateur, £35; lamaisonduchocolat.co.uk

CARLUCCIOS

Basket of Chocolate Eggs, £7.95; carluccios.com

BISCUITEERS

Beatrix Potter Biscuit Tin, £39.50; biscuiteers.com

FORTNUM & MASON

Hand decorated white chocolate egg, £39.95; fortnumandmason.com

WAITROSE

Heston Egg, £20; waitrose.com

DAYLESFORD

Mini Simnel Cake, £9.99; daylesford.com

THAT S THAT’S NO YOLK

Eggscellent & elegant chocolate edifices to be shelled out for Easter By eve herbert

GODIVA

Beaded Egg, £55; godivachocolates.co.uk

MONTEZUMA

Dark and Milk Chocolate Truffle Egg, £19.99 each; montezumas.co.uk

PIERRE MARCOLINI

Poule Easter Chocolate Doll, £62; selfridges.com

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UK GETAWAY: THE ROYAL CRESCENT HOTEL AND SPA

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BACK IN THE SADDLE Georgie Lane-Godfrey tries her hand at taming some of Nevada’s wild and beautiful mustangs whilst spending her nights in the comfort of a decked-out teepee in the middle of the stunning desert.

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he mustangs are on the move. Thundering across the Nevadan plains – hooves pounding, flared nostrils snorting, a whirling dust cloud in their wake – these wild horses are running for their lives. Like bestial Bonnie and Clydes, they’re on the run from the government, who in 2008 announced that 30,000 of these horses were to be slaughtered or sold in a bid to control numbers, destined for cruelly crowded corrals at best or the European meatmarket at worst. As a result, one of the most iconic symbols of the Wild West is slowly disappearing, and with it a piece of authentic American history.

But there is one place where these horses have found refuge. Created by billionaire animal rights campaigner Madeleine Pickens, Mustang Monument is a luxurious not-for-profit eco-resort situated in the high desert of Nevada.

Here you’ll find 1000 of these wild horses, rescued and roaming free on 600,000 acres of rolling desert plains. Believing that the answer to their plight is tourism, Pickens is spreading their story through the visitors who come to stay here and experience the mustangs’ own unique brand of magic.

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Yet the resort has faced opposition, with local cattle ranchers contesting the benefits of Picken’s altruism. Seen as an agricultural pest, they argue that the horses threaten their livelihoods and without a natural predator, numbers will become unsustainable. Sabotage

attempts have been made, from wire fences cut to allow unsolicited trespassing on neighbouring lands, to stallions being planted in castrated herds to breech breeding regulations. Local men who work here have even been disowned by their families, such is the intensity of emotion that the ranch provokes.

Despite this, Mustang Monument has proved a huge success, and it’s easy to see why. This place is far more than just your average dude ranch – accommodation here takes the form of either luxurious, handpainted teepees or decadently designed cottages. Illustrating the true meaning of glamping, teepees come kitted out in Navajo rugs, huge beds and bundles of cosy faux-fur throws. Pick the teepee painted with running horses and you’ll get to watch the mustangs in flight once again as the sun goes down and the crickets begin to sing. Meanwhile, for those who prefer their creature comforts, the sumptuous safari cottages are decked out in Ralph Lauren interiors and beautiful bathrooms with a tub big enough for two.

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TRAVEL / WANDERLUST It’s eerily quiet as you RIDE, WITH NOTHING but the UNTAMED wilderness around you Goshute Valley. These rides along take you along the dirt tracks of the desert scrubland, past deserted pioneer villages and into the shadows of the pinyon pines as the smell of wild sage floats on the breeze. It’s eerily quiet as you ride, with nothing but the untamed wilderness around you. Atop the mountain, views across the valley stretch as far as the eye can see into the piercing blue horizon – there’s not another living soul in sight.

Apart from the Mustang Monument team of course, who cruise up in 4x4s to spread out the blankets, plump up the pillows and prepare an alfresco feast for lunch.

Here, luxury is never far away.

But you don’t have to be an equestrian enthusiast to enjoy all that Mustang Monument has to offer. Resident cowboy Clay Nannini is on hand to teach you how to lasso and take you out on the old, open wagon before breakfast to feed the herd.

Rattling down the track behind the two giant draft horses, Pat and Duke, these trips make you feel like you’re starring in an episode of Little House on the Prairie. It’s worth the early start though – lured in by the food, the mustangs come tantalizingly close, allowing you to get as near as humanely possible to these wild animals.

It’s easy to waste hours watching them.

But for those looking for some more high-octane activities, there’s also rock-

climbing, shooting and off-road buggy rides on offer. You can fire anything from small pistols to large assault rifles on the ranch’s range, where the targets take the shape of various villains – zombies and bandits who each squirt fake blood when you make a hit. Ex-SEAL Monty Heath runs the adrenaline-fuelled rides in the Maverick, an off-road buggy complete with roll cage. Even with seatbelts and crash helmets, it’s still a hair-raising ride as you whizz around the dirt tracks at 70mph, dust flying in your trail as you narrowly avoid rolling.

After a long day out on the plains, things taker a slower pace back on the ranch where guests return to a homecooked meal served communal style in one of the dedicated dining teepees. Food is wholesome and hearty – think pumpkin soups, roast chicken, corn on the cob and

cherry crumble to finish. After dinner, roll on over to the saloon bar, take a seat on one of the saddle-turned-stools and enjoy the country tunes crooning over the stereo as the bourbon flows. As the night rolls on and your teepee beckons, take a moment to reflect in one of the wooden armchairs under the twinkling night sky.

Out of the silence of the cool desert air comes a distant rumbling rolls as the hooves once again begin to pound across the plain. It’ll be while yet before the mustangs stop running. u Steppes Travel (steppestravel.co.uk / 0843 778 9926) offers a seven day itinerary with four nights at Mustang Monument in Nevada (mustangmonument.com) and three nights at the Sundance Resort in Utah from £2,725 per person based on two people sharing, including economy flights to Salt Lake City, car hire, full board accommodation and all activities at Mustang Monument, and room only accommodation at Sundance.

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ne of the most famous terraces in the world, The Royal Crescent is an archetypal example of Georgian architecture. The sweeping row of terraced houses is Grade I listed and debuts the same Georgian stone façade and Ionic columns from when it was first built in the late 1700s. Designed by architect John Wood the Younger, the Royal Crescent has become a key historical site for Bath’s steady flow of tourists which, after an 18 year battle, are no longer allowed to visit the crescent in tour buses. Each house has a rich historical tapestry that has been sown by many a famous face. Writer Christopher Anstey resided in number 5, while jurist and explorer Thomas Falconer lived in number 18, and Major Bernard Cayzer bought number 1 in 1970 and gave it to the Bath Preservation Trust as a gift to the people of Bath. The hotel occupies number 15 and 16 on the crescent and is all long sash windows, panelled walls and original features.

This set the scene, helped by the blustery wind, typecast staff and black cat, for a weekend that could’ve come right out of a Jane Austen novel.

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any of the bedrooms and suites at the hotel have been named after notable historical figures who’ve stayed or resided in the different houses at some point in the past. These include the Sir Brinsley Sheridan Suite, the Elizabeth Linley room and the Ralph Allen Suite. The latter, where we stayed, is elegantly kitted out with a large, cloud-like bed, a walk-in wardrobe, and even a secret hideaway study, which on our stay became the popular ‘red wine room’. There is no minibar, which took us by surprise, but the in-house sommelier is as efficient as can be and makes things special by popping the cork for you in your room.

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ander out of the main house into the enclosed acre of gardens, where there is a striking pillared Pavilion, manicured lawns and preened flowerbeds.

There’s also a back-building that houses both the restaurant and the spa. The spa, which is a destination in its own right, is simple and pared back. There are plenty of treatment rooms, but it’s the indoor swimming pool (inspired by the famous baths in town) that really draws the crowd. Treatment-wise, the spa has all the classics, but we suggest opting for the Royal Crescent’s Signature Treatment. The 90-minute ESPA treatment includes a back massage, scalp massage and facial. Heaven.

THE DAMAGE Rooms start at £230 per night.

The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa, 16 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LS; 01225 823 333; royalcrescent.co.uk

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Part of Danish design brand Hay’s ‘Other One’ collection, this quirky seat by architect-designer Leif Jørgensen has an elegant, airy profile. A striking visual loop, the sloping bench-cum-daybed remains an integral part of the series.

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For their Spring/Summer collection, House of Hackney have drawn inspiration from 1930s Hollywood and what they call ‘the golden age of decorating’. Expect bold palm frond patterns and pink flamingos. We’re particularly taken by this pineapple lamp. £495; houseofhackney.com

UNDER THE SEA Anthropologie

Eclectic brand Anthropologie have launched their SS15 homewares collection and our pick of the bunch this season is their From the Deep Dinnerware set which features tentacled creatures and doomed ships in royal blues. anthropologie.eu

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32 budding crime scene investigators gathered to solve the murder of ‘Victor’ whose body was discovered in the library. The science challenge was presided over by mystery and science author Dr. Malcolm Rose.

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s we head towards the final leg before the countdown to A GCSEs, AS-levels and A2s begin, it is vital that students have a clear revision schedule mapped out. Ideally this should begin now, avoiding the mad, last minute cramming spree.

Using constructive criticism received from their mock exams, specific areas of weakness can be identified. If extra tuition is needed this can then be arranged in advance. Doing so helps to ensure that the student has the tutor of their choice, which will likely result in more effective study.

Quality over quantity is definitely a cliché that rings true in this instance.

There is no point in spending hours poring over books if the student’s main achievement at the end of a day is staring out of the window for several hours or arranging their summer holidays to the minutest detail.

So what revision approach should students adopt when? It is far better to combine structured and rigorous study sessions with outdoors study, where possible, and sports to keep both the brain fresh and morale up. And, it goes without saying, a healthy, balanced diet and plenty of sleep are key to an alert mind and prolific memory.

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Highlights included a speech from child psychologist Prof Tanya Byron, Prof Russell Foster’s talk on adolescent sleep and neuroscientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore shedding some light on the complexities of the teenage brain.

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Closer to home, Godolphin & Latymer recently ran a week of ‘resilience training’ for its high-flying girls entitled Challenge Your Limits.

And in south-east London, Colfe’s School’s ‘Developing resilient minds’ programme shows that concern for teenage well-being is still uppermost in teachers’ minds. So much so that Dr Nihara Krause, an adolescent psychologist and key speaker at True Grit, has been asked to headline the Headmaster’s Conference deputy heads’ conference in Glasgow. King’s hasn’t stood still either, a few weeks ago it ran a sister conference entitled ‘Caring to Achieve’ and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax making the keynote speech.

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Ravensbourne Avenue, Bromley, BR2 £1,250,000 Bromley 020 8460 6066 bromley.sales@kfh.co.uk

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An exceptional five bedroom, three bathroom Edwardian family home presented in stunning decorative order throughout. The property is located in the popular Shortlands area with beautiful views backing on to Shortlands golf course.

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Five bedrooms Three bathrooms Two reception rooms Cellar Garage Close to excellent transport links Freehold EPC rating D

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Chinbrook Road, Grove Park, SE12 £600,000 Lee 020 8857 9494 lee.sales@kfh.co.uk

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A well presented three bedroom detached bungalow that has been fully extended to a high specification with a contemporary and stylish finish. The property is situated close to Grove Park train station.

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Three double bedrooms Two bathrooms Modern open plan kitchen Large garden Double garage/own drive Orangery with bi-fold door Freehold EPC rating D

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Maidstone Buildings Mews, London Bridge, SE1 £3,250pcm London Bridge 020 3465 9240 londonbridge.lettings@kfh.co.uk

An impressive three double bedroom, two bathroom warehouse conversion flat. The property is situated in a small gated mews development minutes from London Bridge and excellent transport links.

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Three double bedrooms Two bathrooms Warehouse conversion Gated mews development Excellent transport links Furnished EPC rating F

£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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Woodland Crescent, Greenwich, SE10 £3,445pcm Blackheath 020 8297 0181 blackheath.lettings@kfh.co.uk

Modern four bedroom townhouse offering two bathrooms, roof terrace and private garden. The property is situated in a secure gated development moments from Maze Hill train station and Greenwich Park.

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Four bedrooms Two bathrooms Roof terrace Private garden Secure parking Close to transport links Furnished

£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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Queen Anne Avenue, Bromley, BR2 £1,500pcm Bromley 020 8464 5353 bromley.lettings@kfh.co.uk

A stunning and well presented two double bedroom, two bathroom conversion flat with private garden.

The property is situated between Shortlands train station and Bromley South train station.

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Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms Reception room Garden Close to transport links Unfurnished EPC rating E

£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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London’s MOST POPULAR

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Dean Street, Soho

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ou might wonder why an apartment within an Art Deco block in Soho might fetch £2.75 million when it’s in an area which was recently called the ‘seedy underbelly’ of London. And that was by one of its fans. Why is it so popular with online house hunters? The property has been viewed nearly 30,000 times online, making it the most frequently viewed even though it’s one of hundreds of apartments for sale over £2.5 million in central London. So what’s going on? Rob Hill, MD of Greater London Properties, says it’s probably because the vendor, the CEO of a huge multinational corporation, recently dropped his asking price by £250,000 and this will have put the property on people’s ‘reduced price properties’ alerts. But the apartment, which features high ceilings and a large roof garden, is also typical of the new kind of upmarket apartment now available on Dean Street and this

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reflects the changes that Soho’s property market is undergoing. Not so long ago multi-millionaire CEOs were unlikely to have considered it an appropriate place to have a London crash pad and instead would have settled for neighbouring Mayfair, Knightsbridge or Kensington.

But attitudes are changing. Only a few years ago, Soho was best known for its sex shops and hedonist nightclubs which have dominated the area since the 1950s.

But under pressure from Westminster Council to licence or close, many of these establishments have chosen the latter and are making way for more conventional retail outlets. The area is gentrifying too radically for some. Stephen Fry recently

headed up a Save Soho campaign supported by Benedict Cumberbatch, Pete Townsend and Eddy Izzard to have Soho’s square mile of mostly low-rise Georgian and Victorian houses declared a ‘heritage zone’. And this apartment is in the thick of it. Famous residents and visitors to Dean Street include Mozart, who gave a recital at No.22, while Admiral Nelson spent the night in a house on the street before the Battle of Trafalgar plus an impoverished Karl Marx lived at both No.28 and No.56. The street also has strong connections to the music industry, the chief of which is Dean Street Studios (at No.59). A litany of artists have recorded songs there from David Bowie to Duran Duran. But for how long will it continue to be a working area as well as a residential one? Now that the sex industry has been largely rooted out it’s becoming better known as a prime property market, helped by the expected marble-cladding of Dean Street’s northern end; Tottenham Court Station is to be torn down to accommodate Crossrail and reborn as a combined tube and rail station plus new offices, a theatre and housing.

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Last remaining 3 bedroom/2 bathroom, first floor apartment extending to 1200 sq.ft with private parking space.

East Lecture House comprises ten new build and refurbished houses and apartments, centred around a communal courtyard.

A selection of eight 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and houses, expertly designed and refurbished within the existing listed buildings.

2 and 3 bedroom apartments available from £360,000 - £495,000 2 bedroom houses available from £425,000 Marketing Suite and Showhomes open Thursday - Monday 10.00am - 5.00pm (Sunday 4.00pm)

www.theacademywoolwich.co.uk or call: 020 3689 7868 CGI is indicative of East Cadets’ Quarters, East Lecture House and Sergeant Majors’ Quarters. Prices correct at time of publication.

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Property News Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst, BR7, £1,695,000 Freehold.

HOUSE HUNTING

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ANDREW ROBERTS

Director of Langford Russell Chislehurst, 020 8295 4900 langfordrussell.co.uk

Most satisfying transaction I’ve had…

Being bought champagne by the vendors of another agents sale, having exchanged contracts after six months of very delicate and stressful negotiations. “Wouldn’t have happened without my involvement”, they said.

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Most interesting property I’ve been involved with… a former stable block in Sidcup that although Grade II listed, had been transformed by the developer to offer 10,000 sqft of eco-friendly mansion, complete with garaging for six cars and a hobbit house.

I never thought I’d see… a gnarly polished tree trunk, extending from floor to ceiling in the beautiful kitchen of a Listed house in Bickley.

Finest Property Showcase: Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst, BR7, £1,695,000 Freehold. Beautifully refurbished in the last 2 years by the present owners, the house now offers spacious and well proportioned living accommodation.

Royal Wharf Townhouses, E16,

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hese three-storey brick homes have three or four bedrooms, at prices which are achievable.

Designed to draw on the Georgian heritage of London’s great squares and neighbourhoods, the townhouses maximise views across the network of garden town squares and leafy streets.

Royal Wharf 020 7118 0700; royalwharf.com

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GRAHAM LAWES

Associate Director at JLL, Greenwich and Blackheath 020 8852 8383; jll.co.uk Why this area? As well as a diverse range of property, this area has something for everyone, Royal Parks, historical landmarks, boutique shops and fantastic transport links to central London.

What is your company ethos?

Professional, ethical and to help our clients

through what can be an emotional process, whilst maintaining accurate, commercial, and candid advice.

Favourite property: I’m biased because I grew up in the Westcombe Park area so Foyle Road stands out for me, and this property has been

completely renovated (pictured below).

Market predictions: We saw a price correction in 2014 and predict that 2015 will be steady and stable – committed sellers and motivated buyers will make for a busy year for JLL.

The Acorn Group identified in London Stock Exchange’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain in 2015’ ROBERT SARGENT

CEO of The Acorn Group acorn.ltd.uk, langfordrussell.co.uk, johnpayne.com

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he Acorn Group made it into the London Stock Exchange’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain in 2015. The report is a celebration of the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs).

To be included in the list, companies needed to show consistent revenue growth over a minimum of three years. The Acorn Group is the leading independent residential estate agency business in South East London and Kent. The Group operates three high profile estate agency brands - Acorn, Langford Russell and John Payne, as well as Start Financial Services and MAP Surveyors, which are all well-established and trusted

brands in the areas in which they operate. Founded in 1984, The Acorn Group has remained a dominant player in the Residential, Commercial, Land, New Homes and Financial Services industries. Robert Sargent, Chief Executive Officer of The Acorn Group said, “Our business has a unique approach to the delivery of residential property services across both private and corporate clients. The ability to offer a ‘one stop shop’ and build long term, ongoing client relationships has undoubtedly been the key to our success. However, our biggest debt of gratitude goes to our clients for their continued support, without which we would never have achieved this distinguished accolade. We look forward to working with them in 2015 and building upon our mutual success.”

Spotlight on SE3 Average asking price - £724,151 / Average asking rent - £1,975 pcm / Average property value - £608,397

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Forest Drive, Keston Park BR2

£2,600,000 F/H

This unique five bedroom home is set behind electronic wrought iron gates within 0.75 of an acre providing absolute privacy and seclusion. Occupying an enviable position in the heart of one of Kent’s most desirable private estates ‘Keston Park’.

Contact Locksbottom 01689 882 988

Orpington BR6

£1,650,000 F/H

Stunning five bedroom, four reception room detached property situated on a private gated development in Chelsfield.

• Five bedrooms • Four receptions

Contact Orpington 01689 661 400

• Spacious kitchen/diner • Landscaped gardens

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Five bedrooms Indoor swimming pool and tennis court Driveway and triple garage Energy Efficiency Rating E

Bromley BR1

£1,575,000 F/H

An imposing five bedroom family home located in one of the most enviable positions in Bromley with stunning views over Sundridge Park Golf Course.

• Five bedrooms • Mature south facing garden

• Stunning golf course views • Energy Efficiency Rating E

Contact Bromley 020 8315 5544

The Acorn Group, incorporating:

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Forest Drive, Keston Park BR2

£2,300,000 F/H

Brand new six bedroom, five bathroom detached luxury home within one of Kent’s most favoured prestigious locations ‘Keston Park’. Offering a spacious, well planned interior of approximately 6,790 sq ft beyond a traditional façade.

Contact West Wickham 020 8432 7373

Chislehurst BR7

£1,395,000 F/H

Five bedroom house located in an enviable position, just off Chislehurst Common with south facing views that are almost beyond compare locally.

• Five bedrooms • Fabulous gardens

Contact Chislehurst 020 8295 4900

• Desirable location • Energy Efficiency Rating D

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Chislehurst 020 8295 4900 Locksbottom 01689 882 988

Orpington 01689 661 400 West Wickham 020 8432 7373

Six bedrooms Cinema/games room South facing garden Energy Efficiency Rating B

Beckenham BR3

£1,200,000 F/H

Stunning four bedroom detached family home offering an abundance of character and charm, set in one of Beckenham’s most prestigious roads.

• Four bedrooms • Three reception rooms

• Off street parking • Energy Efficiency Rating E

Contact Beckenham 020 8663 4433

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The Plantation, Blackheath SE3 Guide Price £789,950 Freehold Stunningly refurbished, larger style Span house in this sought after development off Morden Road on Blackheath’s private Cator Estate.

Features include landscaped gardens to front and rear, modern kitchen and stylish bathroom. Well placed for Blackheath Village.

Contact Blackheath Village Office on 020 8318 1311

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Three bedrooms Two receptions One bathroom Garage en-bloc Good sized bedrooms EPC rating: D

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Greenwich South Street, West Greenwich SE10 Guide Price £950,000 Freehold A well presented and significantly improved four storey, three bedroom Georgian period house forming part of a terrace of similar properties, conveniently located close to Greenwich Station. Lovely bright dual aspect living/dining room. Easily maintained rear garden.

Contact Greenwich Office on 020 8858 9911

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1 Montpelier Vale, SE3 0TA 11 Stratheden Parade, SE3 7SX 227 Greenwich High Road, SE10 8NB 119 Burnt Ash Road, SE12 8RA 39 Montpelier Vale, SE3 0TJ

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Tim & Charles Proctor Partners at Proctors, Park Langley & West Wickham Photography: rebecca noonan TIM PROCTOR:

CHARLES PROCTOR:

A A t university, I was very envious of my friends studying for vocational degrees, who seemed to know exactly what they wanted to do with their lives. As Proctors is a family business, property had always been a topic of conversation, but I was determined to get a job off my own back before deciding whether estate agency was for me. My first job was with a rural estate agency in Sussex, but after four years I joined the Park Langley office in 1996, where the pace of life was notably faster. I’ve now been here for almost twenty years. Beckenham is such a great place to live, and has a strong sense of family. Repeat business has been a strong theme for Proctors over the years, we often act for different generations of the same family. The property market here has returned to normality after a frenzied period in 2014; demand was exceptional, with many buyers moving out of central London to enjoy all the borough has to offer.

Since Proctors was established in 1946 my father, and grandfather before him, worked extremely hard to build the brand and the business. I feel proud to run one of the offices he cherished for so long and, after 20 years, one of my strongest motivations is to ensure we maintain his high standards. The best thing about this career is the people. Many sellers have told us we have reversed their preconceptions of estate agents; doing a good job to help a client move to a home they have set their heart on is extremely fulfilling.

fter leaving school, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do and soon found a job in the hospitality department at Harrods. It was an exciting place to work, but I needed more of a challenge. It wasn’t long before I followed my father into property – I’ve now been at our West Wickham branch for over twenty years. I love the challenges and rewards that come with helping people to sell and move to their dream home. Bromley has got the best of everything; fantastic transport links, outstanding schools, acres of green and open space. After last year’s hectic market, we’re lucky that there is now a little more property available.

Previously known as George Proctor & Partners, we decided to rebrand after carrying out extensive customer research.

Everybody refers to us as Proctors, so it just made sense. We also felt modernisation was a progressive step and updating our branches would appeal to a wider and increasingly younger market. What hasn't changed though is our people; our key strength is in the experience of our partners and staff, many of whom have been with us for decades. Both Tim and I have been thrilled with the extremely positive response to the rebrand and I know our grandfather George would have been completely behind it. We are more determined than ever to ensure the experience and professionalism offered

by Proctors over the past seventy years continues for years to come.

020 8658 5588; proctors.london

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King William Walk, SE10 £3,500,000 Freehold One of Greenwich's most magnificent period houses. EPC: Listed

Dutton Street, SE10 £899,950 Freehold A smart three bedroom modern house with parking and garden. EPC: D

Greenwich Sales 020 3092 5899

Greenwich Sales 020 3092 5899

Dartmouth Hill, SE10 £995,000 Share of Freehold A stunning three bedroom apartment in period house with gardens. EPC: E

Morden Road, SE3 £875,000 Share of Freehold Three bedroom, top floor conversion flat. EPC: F

Greenwich Sales 020 3092 5899

Blackheath Sales 020 3305 6488

Foyle Road, SE3 £725,000 Share of Freehold Beautifully presented, two bedroom ground floor conversion flat. EPC: E

Mycenae Road, SE3 £485,000 Leasehold Modern two bedroom second floor flat. EPC: B

Blackheath Sales 020 3305 6488

Blackheath Sales 020 3305 6488

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

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Kidbrooke Village, SE3 £380 pw Unfurnished (Charges Apply)* A brand new apartment situated within Kidbrooke Village. EPC: B

Burgos Grove, SE10 £510 pw Unfurnished (Charges Apply)* A beautiful two bedroom mid-terrace house. EPC: E

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Vanbrugh Hill, SE3 £350 pw Furnished (Charges Apply)* A beautifully presented one bedroom apartment. EPC: C

Hoskins Street, SE10 £450 pw Unfurnished (Chrages Apply)* A three bed semi-detached house in this superb location. EPC: E

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Admirals Tower, SE10 £625 pw Furnished (Charges Apply)* A stunning two bedroom Riverside apartment. EPC: C

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Greenwich Lettings 020 3302 0718

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his ironic that a type of property built exclusively to house the servants of London’s super wealthy during the 18th and 19th centuries has ended up being the latest and most fashionable type of property that London’s well-heeled want to live in. Mews homes, which were designed to keep the horses and servants who looked after them away from the front of London’s

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Victorian mansions, were until recently seen as a second-best choice for today’s wealthy house hunters. But that is no longer so. Yes, they are usually cheaper than the huge houses they back onto but nevertheless they are doing their best to catch up. While a large white stucco Regency mansion in Kensington might fetch £40 million at the moment, the mews houses at its back can achieve up to £15 million. Built in their thousands all over London, mews houses are most commonly found in Mayfair, Marylebone, Knightsbridge, Kensington, Bayswater, Notting Hill and Fitzrovia. They are named after the annual ‘mewing’ or moulting that Falcons go through each year because the buildings in which these birds lived (during the 13th and

14th centuries) later became stables.

And the name stuck.

“Mews homes are also found in lesser numbers in Battersea and Fulham but not so much in the latter as this area developed at a time when the incomes of even the wealthy could no longer pay for private coaches and coachmen,” James Robinson of estate agent Lurot Brand. But wherever they are found, mews homes have been enjoying a renaissance over the past five or six years.

“Above all, buyers like them because they are in quiet, private roads that are often dead ends,” says James Robinson. “Mews residents also usually enjoy a really amazing sense of community. Also, many come with their own garages which, in central London can be a rare and valuable feature.” Such privacy makes them extremely popular with celebrities.

There’s a list of over a 100 who have owned or currently live in mews homes including WW2 pilot Douglas Bader, F1 driver James Hunt, Sharon Osbourne, Paula Yates, Sean Bean, Daniel Craig and perhaps the most famous mews house of all, the property where the Profumo affair played out (in Wimpole Mews, Marylebone).

But search in London for a mews and you’ll soon discover that ‘mews style’ new homes are almost as numerous as their period counterparts. In recent years developers have realised ‘mews’ and its connotations of bijou luxury can be applied to almost any small new-built townhouse in London – although some do lay them out as recognisable mews streets, but without any links to falconry or servants.

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Elvaston Mews, SW7 ÂŁ3,750,000. Strutt & Parker West Chelsea. 020 7373 1010; struttandparker.com

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Lennox House, Blackheath SE3 ● ● ● ●

2 Double bedrooms Top floor with amazing views Communal gardens Off-street parking

PRICE £1,550 per calendar month Part furnished For more information, call Sarah Kyriakides 020 8852 8855 or email sarah.kyriakides@eu.jll.com

JLL 8 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath London SE3 0TA

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Highbridge Wharf, Greenwich SE10 ● ● ● ●

4 Double bedrooms Private balcony Stunning river views Close to Cutty sark DLR

PRICE £3,100 per calendar month Unfurnished For more information, call Charlotte Russell 020 8858 9944 or email charlotte.russell@eu.jll.com

JLL 22 College Approach Greenwich London SE10 9HY

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Wood Wharf, Greenwich SE10 ● ● ● ●

2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms River views Close to Cutty Sark DLR

PRICE £595,000 Leasehold For more information, call Graham Lawes 020 8858 9986 or email graham.lawes@eu.jll.com

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Vanbrugh Hill, Greenwich SE10 ● ● ● ●

3 Bedrooms 2 Reception rooms 2 Bathrooms Rear garden

PRICE £725,000 Freehold For more information, call Graham Lawes 020 8858 9986 or email graham.lawes@eu.jll.com

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Bromley & Kent’s Leading Estate Agency.

Now with six branches across the Bromley Borough.

Call your local office for a free sales or lettings valuation.

Beckenham 020 8663 4433 Bromley 020 8315 5544

Chislehurst 020 8295 4900 Locksbottom 01689 882 988

Orpington 01689 661 400 West Wickham 020 8432 7373

The Acorn Group, incorporating:

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