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Diary dates for June

On the trail of London's hottest outdoor happenings

fa s h i o n 24 FASHION CONFIDENTIAL The season's must-buys

26 KLUM JOB

Heidi Klum reveals all in an exclusive interview about swimwear

MOODBOARD

Hair guru Louise Galvin shares her style inspirations Floral fever hits in time for summer

H E A LT H & B E AU T Y 46 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL June’s best beauty buys

49 TRUE BLUE

Blue eyes are summer's biggest trend

Food & Drink 54 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

The latest openings and food news, plus a rum cocktail from Cottons

interiors 60 INSPIRATIONS

News and views on the latest looks

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Living like a king in Bahrain at the Ritz-Carlton villas

area focus 83 WALTON STREET

A 17-page special on Walton Street – its past and present, people and places, shops and destinations.

PROPERTY 124 PROPERTY ROUND-UP

The latest news and views on the area

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e've gone overboard with summer excitement in this issue. Along with much talk of bikinis and beachwear with the enormously beautiful Heidi Klum (her own-brand swimwear collection launches this month), we have a big focus on things to do outdoors in the coming months.

There's an extensive overview of London's many imminent festivals, ranging from music to comedy to food, in all areas of our urban sprawl.

But mostly, this month, we are focusing on Walton Street. This unusually stylish shopping street is home to many shops and businesses that cater to Chelsea's – and the world's – most discerning shoppers, while retaining its village feel and community identity. We discover that it was the Queen's visit to

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buy homewares in the 1960s that placed the street firmly on the map as a destination for interiors, while in Victorian times the street was home to dairies, butchers, bakers, greengrocers, undertakers and other long-gone establishments. In this issue, we celebrate its current inhabitants, ranging from established stalwarts to enthusiastic newcomers, in fields ranging from food to fashion to interiors and more.

We hope you enjoy the magazine. ◆

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SUMMER SWIM

Every year, Zimmermann creates the most incredible swimwear.

This time round, the designs are decidedly romantic with baroque detailing and silhouette-sculpting shapes. Any self-respecting jet-setter shouldn’t be without one or two of these. zimmermannwear.com

10 Things We

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BOTTLE IT

Seletti’s Bouchéé glass table lamp is a quirky alternative to the traditional bedside light. With a bright neon visible filament bulb, the light shines though the blue glass to create a lovely calming atmosphere. £135; amara.com

DRIED UP

Just like real cacti, this ceramic version can hold a lot of water.

Use it for its practicality or buy more than one and create your own desert indoors. Either way, we love it. £199; hollys-house.com

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Fusing together orientalist and art deco glamour, Violet and Wren’s new chic loungewear collection is designed for day-to-night wear. Top of our list? This menswear inspired set, Greta Stripe. violetandwren.co.uk

OIL SLICK

Tom Dixon’s latest home accessory range consists of candles and diffusers in petrolcoloured holders. Light refracts from the surface to create the effect of petrol on water and the results are beautiful. £65; tomdixon.net

BLINK BLINK

Sunglasses shapes don't get much better that the cat-eye. Stylish and feminine, these ones by Fendi get a glam update with a Swarovski crystal detail. £355; farfetch.com

DOUBLE TROUBLE

This is a sophisticated take on the slip-on sneaker. Designed using an optical illusion print and an origami inspired fringe on the front, they’re perfect for summer. tods.com

TIME’S UP

With its soft lines, the Slim d’Hermès sees a return to the quintessence of watchmaking.

With modern graphics and classical handchamfered bridges, it expresses the essence of the Hermès. hermes.com

SILVER LEAF

Made with pavé and baguette-cut diamonds, this wrap leaf ring by Anita Ko is one of the most stunning everyday rings we’ve seen in a long time.

A real stand-out piece. net-a-porter.com

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HOLLYWOOD GLAMOU R Marilyn Monroe: The Legacy of a Legend is an exhibition featuring Marilyn Monroe’s never-seen-before personal treasures and original costumes. Visitors are transported into her world through photography and film.

To 20 June, Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road SW10, dcch.co.uk

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FIREWORKS PROM 17 Ju n e Ro y a l Ho s p i ta l C hel s e a atch the evening sky come to life W with this firework show choreographed to the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra’s live performance. Playing Elgar, Brahms and Puccini, this will be a beautiful show held with the Grade I listed building in the back. u Royal Hospital Road, SW3; cadoganhall.com

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Re ge n t s Pa rk 1 5 -1 9 Ju ne orget the boogie, this month it’s all F about this foodie wonderland.

Bringing together the capital’s most highly acclaimed eateries – including Duck & Waffle – in one place you can try food you’ve wanted to try for ages. Fun and tasty. u Regents Park, NW1; london.tastefestivals.com

Un til 16 Jun e The Little B la ck G a ller y

As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, and that is exactly what Anja Niemi’s latest artistic series proves. Following on from her first exhibition, Darlene & Me, Niemi now presents over 140 sheets of peel-apart Polaroids taken over a year-long period. Each telling a powerful tale, the result is eight short stories featuring fictional characters who are all connected in some way.

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RUNNING WILD Un ti l 1 2 Ju n e Re ge nts Pa rk he young Will is enjoying a ride with T Oona the elephant on an Indonesian beach when a tsunami hits. In an emotional tale of bravery and loyalty, the duo learn to survive in the rainforest together. This adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s heartbreaking novel is not to be missed. u Regents Park, NW1; openairtheatre.com

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THE HOUSE FAIR

2 2 - 2 5 Ju n e O ly m p i a n need of interior inspiration I for your home? Then look no further, as House & Garden have hand-picked only the very best ideas for your living space. Packed filled with stylish products from over 100 brands, curated rooms and displays, they have every room in your home covered.

Visitors will also have the chance to get an on-hand expert advice from leading industry professionals and some of the most sought after interior decorators. u Hammersmith Road, W14; thehousefair.com

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16- 25 Jun e Mall G alle ries or their annual exhibition, The F New English Art Club present their latest collection of vibrant paintings and drawings made from direct observation. The diverse work created by the group is always widely admired and highly collectible, so much so that, some pieces submitted to the collection have won major artistic prizes. All pieces on show will be for sale, so one of these collectable pieces could be yours soon. u The Mall, SW1; mallgalleries.org.uk

The Rolling Stones are one of the world’s most iconic rock ‘n’ roll bands. In 50 years, they scorched their identity into our culture. To celebrate this, the Saatchi Gallery have collected over 500 unseen artefacts from the band’s personal archive to give fans the chance to get up close to their guitars, original stage costumes and other collectable paraphernalia.

Kings Road, SW3;

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POLO IN THE PARK 3 - 5 Ju n e Hu rl i n gh am Park

un, fast and furious, this is polo – but not as you know it. Six teams from cities across the world compete over three action-packed days.

For a totally unique experience, the rules have been tweaked to speed up the games and bring spectators closer to the action.

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Aside from the competition, spectators can browse the shopping village, have a taste of the delicious food offerings, and enjoy a drink outside from one of the many bars on site.  Hurlingham Park, SW6; polointheparklondon.com

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SERPENTINE PAVILION

From 1 0 Jun e Ken s i ng t o n Ga r d e ns he annual Serpentine Pavilion, designed by Bjarke Ingels Group T (BIG), is unveiled this month and described as an ‘unzipped wall’ that is transformed from straight line to threedimensional space. It's set to be a dramatic structure that by day houses a café and free activities and by night becomes a space for the Serpentine’s acclaimed Park Nights programme of performative works by artists, writers and musicians. This year's architecture programme features five specially commissioned summerhouses by emerging architects too.◆ ¢serpentinegalleries.org

FILAMENT PAVILION The V&A's high tech new installation

INTRANSIT FESTIVAL

17-26 Jun e ack for its tenth year, InTRANSIT Festival is recognised as one of the B most exciting, challenging and surprising highlights of London’s arts calendar.

An eclectic and experimental programme of theatre, dance, art and music that takes over the streets and iconic buildings of Kensington and Chelsea this June. Curated and produced

by O’Neill/Ross, it champions work that is immediate and relevant, and commissions new art of every genre in unexpected locations. ◆ ¢ intransitfestival.co.uk

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ust unveiled at the V&A is the new installation, Elytra Filament Pavilion. The outcome of four years of groundbreaking research on the integration of architecture, engineering and biomimicry principles, the project explores how biological fibre systems can be transferred to architecture. The impressive 200m² pavilion structure is inspired by lightweight construction principles found in nature – the fibrous structures of the forewing shells of flying beetles known as elytra. Elytra’s components have been fabricated by a robot

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at the University of Stuttgart and assembled on site in the John Madejski Garden. The pavilion will grow and change its configuration over the course of the V&A Engineering Season in response to anonymous data on how visitors use and move under the canopy.

This, as well as structural data, will be captured by real-time sensors installed in its canopy fibres. Throughout the season the data will be mapped and made available online. On 17 and 18 June, visitors will be able to see the pavilion evolve. ◆ Cromwell Road, SW7 ¢ vam.ac.uk

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PARTY ON Our round up of London’s top summer festivals Wo r d s e l i z a b e t h h u t t o n Illustration Phil Couzens

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ike strawberries and cream, summer and festivals come hand in hand. But, while many of us long for hazy weekend parties, others can’t think of anything worse. With no electricity, little signal and (thank you, British summer) a lot of mud and rain, festivals can be more than a tad unbearable. Thankfully, for die-hard city kids, the number of festivals inside London is high. So high, in fact, that you really don’t need to leave home to get your fix.

To prove our point, here’s a roundup of this year’s best...

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 1~10 July Hyd e Park Please try and find a line-up better than this because we’re pretty sure no other festival in London has got it so sweet. Taking place over two weeks, headliners include Stevie Wonder, Florence and the Machine and Carole King. The real gems,

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however, are hidden in the small print: Pharrell Williams, Corrine Bailey Rae and Mystery Jets will all be taking to the stage. Inside the gates you’ll also find fairground rides, gourmet street food vans and live comedy acts. Nominated for five festival awards last year (including the coveted award for best toilets), you’re guaranteed a proper festival experience with your bed just a tube ride away. An annual must. ◆  West Carriage Drive, W2; bst-hydepark.com

WIRELESS

 8~10 July Fin sbury Park Now in its 11th year, Wireless is well established and in spite of the fact that it’s moved from central London to the north, acts remain A-lister: Calvin Harris, Craig David and The 1975 will all be performing.

It’s this line-up of big names that makes Wireless the festival for anyone who loves chart music but can’t face a grimy weekend away.

Alongside the more mainstream acts, organisers have got plenty

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of up-and-coming talent on the bill and although none will be truly alternative, they do give this event a bit of depth.

While the pop, dance and urban festival will give you the opportunity to tick off many a chart favourite, it is, more than anything else, a party for people who know how to let loose. ◆  Endymion Road, N4; wirelessfestival.co.uk

THE BALHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL

 10~16 July The Bedford This will be one of the most hilarious events of the summer. Celebrating the thriving live comedy scene, a wide range of comedic styles – from the easy boyish

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humour of Metro columnist Richard Herring to the pun-loving, manic-haired, comedy of Milton Jones – will come to Balham. Held in seminal venue, The Bedford, this comedy festival takes your favourite acts away from the big lights of television and p uts them back in their natural habitat: the UK’s small stand-up comedy bars.

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a chance to prove how truly clever and witty they are. A must for anyone who can’t make it up to Edinburgh for the Fringe. ◆  77 Bedford Hill, SW12; balhamcomedyfestival .com

CAUGHT BY THE RIVER THAMES

 6~7 August Fulham Palace For those who like the culture of Port Eliot, this one’s for you. Hoping to bridge the gap between high summer rock ‘n’ roll and Springwatch, this brand new festival will bring creative minds and artistic souls together to celebrate music, drama, nature and good beer.

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ARTS & CULTURE / FESTIVALS Burgess’ undying love of vinyl, the Ten Mile Beer Festival held in conjunction with the day will see a great selection of craft brews sourced from within a 10 mile radus. So, grab a beer, sit by the riverbank and enjoy some properly psychedelic live music. u  Bishop’s Avenue, SW6; caughtbytheriver.net

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PROPER FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE with bed just a tube RIDE AWAY. this part-literary gathering, part-nature symposium will include live music from rock bands Super Furry Animals and Temples alongside talks from spoken word artist Kate Tempest and singer, songwriter and author Tim Burgess of 1990s band The Charlatans. For those more interested in local craft beer than

 12~14 August Oval Space Want unlimited beer? At the London Craft Beer Festival you can get it.

Back for the fourth year running, this weekend promises punters a taste of the best world class craft with over 30 independent breweries chosen to attend by the beer-obsessed organisers.

While well-known brands such as Brewdog and Beavertown will be in attendance, more niche Scandinavian and Estonian brewers – such as Sori Brewing – will be travelling all the way to Bethnal Green in the name of good ale. In total, 250 beers will be ready for tasting so you are pretty much guaranteed to find your dream brew.

This, dear friends, is the drinks festival of the summer. For proper craft beer, insane food and truly good music head here. It’s guaranteed to be a great weekend, so long as you don’t overdo it.  The Oval, E2; londoncraftbeerfestival.co.uk

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BBC GOOD FOOD

 27~29 August Hampton Court Palace Organised by Britain’s number one food media brand, this is must for all of those who love to cook and eat. In the same way that the team behind BBC Good Food bring the best chefs and coolest smallscale producers together at their indoor shows, this outdoor festival sees names such as Paul Hollywood and Michel Roux Jr alongside the artisans. It’s this clever mashup of the known and unknown that makes this weekend exciting. Indeed, while the famous chefs will be spilling their secrets on the Interview Stage, others will be teaching you how cook just like them in the Summer Theatre Kitchen. Held in the historical grounds of Hampton Court, all tickets include entrance to the palace so you can go and explore Henry VIII’s old home. A lovely way to spend the August bank holiday with your family. u  East Molesey, KT8; bbcgoodfoodfestival.com

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GEEK CHIC Gucci's pre-fall 2016 campaign reunites fashion photographer Glen Luchford and creative director Alessandro Michele for a whimsical vision of a geek-chic meets flora-and-fauna wonderland.

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Slip dresses, pom pom shoes and a white wardrobe are must buys this month Wo r d s c h a r l o t t e a d s e t t

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here’s nothing more frustrating than having a holiday wardrobe that doesn’t work in the city,” says Annie Pollett of Iris, the boutique that hits the spot in its three London locations. From its origins in Queens Park, the boutique soon expanded to Chiswick and Battersea, where its edit of brands including ACNE, American Vintage, Duffy, BA&SH, plus diffusion lines by Isabel Marant and Vanessa Bruno hits the spot among local womenfolk. Founders Pollett and Sarah Claassen were friends who had identified a lack of boutiques offering grown-up, wearable fashion, and in 2004 they opened Iris. Last year, they launched their own label, By Iris, and the new summer collection is designed to work in multiple situations.

“We focused on creating pieces that work equally well on the beach or at a Sunday lunch in town,” they say.

The kaftan dress, for instance, fits the bill perfectly and is the ideal summer wardrobe addition. Equally wearable are the broderie anglaise top, which looks amazing with jeans or shorts on holiday, and the broderie anglaise dress, says Sarah. “Accessories are a highlight of the collection with lovely stripey espadrilles for everyday, and the bronze gladiator sandals have been hugely popular.” u

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Clutching Success Nathalie Trad

Accessories designer Nathalie Trad makes sculptural objects d’art that you won’t find anywhere else. Inspired by nature and architecture, the box bags are handmade from natural materials such as mother of pearl. We predict Nathalie’s clutches will be future collector’s pieces, so invest now. nathalietrad.com

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Johanna Oritz

Everybody's talking about Columbian designer Johanna Oritz, whose trademark Latino silhouettes always accentuate the shoulders and waist.

The SS16 collection boasts bold prints, voluminous ruffles and dramatic flourishes. net-a-porter.com

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BAGS OF ROOM Givenchy

Roomy in size and complete with a separate zipped pouch inside, this Givenchy tote will hold all of your essentials. The geometric monochrome print is a chic update on the classic shopper bag.

Antigona bag, £780; mytheresa.com

SHAKE YOUR POM POMS Aquazurra

Pom Poms are a huge trend this summer. Show off your new pedicure with these Carrie Bradshaw-worthy sandals that will add a fun focal point to any outfit.

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INSIDE OUT Slip dresses

Last seen on Courtney Love circa 1991, the satin slip dress is a major fashion statement this season.

The collections were brimming with boudoir chic with Celinè, Calvin Klein, and Balenciaga all sending girls down the runway in lacy negligees. calvinklein.com

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01. GLOBAL BABE 'Strong' sun hat £70; beachflamingo.com 02. THE ROW Silk-blend palazzo trousers £2,160; farfetch.com 03. RACIL Wool & diamante tuxedo jacket £1,140; avenue32.com 04. ELLERY ‘Cyril’ cotton top £490; brownsfashion.com 05. SATURINO 'Mercury 2' acetate sunglasses £155; saturinoeyewear.com 06. ADIDAS ORIGINALS 'Court Vantage' perforated leather trainers £80; net-a-porter.com 07. GIVENCHY Tweed peplum waistcoat £2,670; farfetch.com 08. HILLIER BARTLEY 'Tasselled Collar Box' ostrich leather bag £1,690; mytheresa.com

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COSTUME DRAMA Model and designer Heidi Klum has launched her own brand of swimwear.

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eidi Klum is sitting under a spotlight in the Soho Hotel surrounded by several rails full of bikinis. She is in London – briefly – to launch Heidi Klum Swim, an extension of her Heidi Klum Intimates brand, and she is radiating enthusiasm. In fact she is simply radiating – her big smile, open face and winning charm make her instantly likeable. Not for Heidi the frosty princess manner. Her entourage, however, is a different story.

We have been firmly instructed not to veer the slightest bit away from the subject we are here to discuss, which is her new swimwear range.

Klum may be German by birth, and broadcast weekly on German television’s huge hit Germany’s Next Top Model, but she lives and works in LA and sounds almost entirely American, apart from occasional turns of phrase. When she says swimwear, she means bikinis – and by that she really means bikini bottoms,

because she herself has little interest in wearing a top part. But swimwear, as Klum discovered, is almost as technical as lingerie, which she has been designing for some time. ‘Yes, a bra is just like a phone!

There’s so much technology. Whether it’s a flexible underwire or a half underwire, there’s always a new invention. And the pads too. Did you know we make memory foam bras?’ So for the new swimwear collection, the technical details were just as important as the design. Starting with the hardwear, which Klum has strong opinions about: it mustn’t rust, or be too brash.

‘Nobody wants a huge H on their back!’ And the fabric has to be just right.

‘You need to make sure they don’t fall off or start getting weird when they’re wet. They all have to be tested.’

Klum is one of the world’s highest earning models. Despite having featured on the covers of several editions of Vogue and worked as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, she hasn’t forgotten that she started out as a catalogue model. ‘People used to say

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I’d never be anything else, so when I got my first French Vogue cover it made me feel an inch taller.’ She counts working with photographer Peter Lindbergh among her career highs, and cites ‘jobs that make me overcome my fears’ as her favourites. ‘When I shoot Germany’s Next Top Model it’s a live show in an arena full of 15,000 people and I have to talk for three hours. It’s terrifying. I’m trying to have fun but I’m scared – we have people like Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga sitting on the sofa and I have to interview them and I have people shouting in my ear about commercial breaks, and millions of people watching at home.

It’s nerve-wracking.’ The show is filmed in LA, as a concession to Klum’s family commitments; she has four children at school there. ‘So I go to Germany and cast the girls, then I take them to Los Angeles and film it there and I’m home at the end of the day.’

Casting young models must be a tough job. Can she tell immediately who’s in and who’s out? ‘ Yes, you can see who’s got it. But even though there are so many beautiful girls, not all of them can perform in front of a camera or step into a role. You have to be able to perform.’

It’s a well-trodden path from modeling to designing, but Klum is careful not to design just with herself in mind. ‘If I did it would probably be just bottoms, not tops!

I mean I’m more of an itsy bity teeny weeny girl myself and my top comes off on the beach. I’m not a big fan of tan lines.

So I try to think about the girl who wants more coverage. I know that a lot of girls like push-up – I don’t like that, but I have to think about what other girls want to wear. And I have the hardest time with one-pieces, because I never wear those myself.’ With 2,000 stockists around the world, there are also the different markets to consider. ‘When you go to the

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On the beach, of course, Klum wears her own designs – ‘I like the tropical, fun ones because I’m often on an island, shooting something’ – and off the beach, she likes to ‘have fun with fashion’.

Though as she admits, this means that ‘people sometimes hammer me for my choices. I wore a big Zac Posen gown to collect my Bambi award and I felt like Grace Kelly.’ But usually she likes to wear pieces by the Olsen twins – ‘they do a great job, they go to the fabric shows, just like how I do my stuff.’ ◆ Heidi Klum Swim is available at House of Fraser, John Lewis and online at Figleaves and ASOS as well as at select boutiques nationwide. Prices range from £43-£145

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PENDLE HARTE: Which came first, the elephant trunks or the swimming trunks?

OLIVER TOMALIN: I have loved elephants since being a kid and the risk of them becoming extinct inspired me to start Love Brand & Co. In 2010, some elephants arrived in London in the form of brightly painted sculptures. The campaign really struck a cord, being a lover of elephants and art. Until this point I was not aware elephants were so worryingly close to extinction. At the time I was designing summer shoes and I felt there was a gap for a new mens’ swimwear brand.

So later that same year, my then girlfriend (now wife) Rose and I set about creating our first collection of swimming trunks that would help raise awareness and funds to save elephants from extinction in the wild, a concept we coined Trunks for Trunks.

PH: How does Love Brand work – what happens to the profits?

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brand. We have launched our London store in Chelsea at 5 Park Walk and our Barbados beach store in St James and we have had the pleasure of working with some amazing people.

WE ARE SAVING elephants, ONE PAIR OF SWIMMING trunks at a TIME wondrous variety of life on earth. Our donations are based on revenue, rather than profits. Currently we donate 5% of our revenue to three inspirational charities, Elephant Family, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Tusk Trust. All of them tirelessly working to protect and conserve elephants and other endangered wildlife. Instead of retrofitting social responsibility, our brand started with this cause in mind. This is represented in our logo of two elephants coming together to form a heart. We are waving the flag for these forgotten wild animals and plan to help save them, one pair of swimming trunks at a time.

PH: What successes have you had?

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PH: What’s your best-selling product?

OT: Our bestseller is definitely our original product, the Classic Swim Short. Our fabric is really soft and fast-drying. There is a lot of consideration going on in the design, like the tusk-shaped hardware on the end of our drawstrings, symbolising our commitment to elephants. Our Classic Swim Shorts come in sizes for both men and kids, so families can match. This season we have a collection of marine inspired prints including my favourite design, ‘Double Take’, which is a Sea Horse print and in the negative spaces there are Orcas.

PH: What is your background?

OT: I have an artistic background and read Architectural Design at university. It is really cool to now be doing something that involves design, being entrepreneurial, travel and helping wildlife. Love Brand & Co. is really an amalgamation of all the things I love.

PH: What’s next for Love Brand?

OT: This summer we have new things going on in Ibiza, St Tropez and Porto Cervo as well as pop-up happening with a bunch of exciting brands on Portobello Road. Later on, we plan to open our next beach store location and also introduce some women’s product. The last five years have been incredible and eye-opening, so we are excited to discover where the journey will lead us next. u lovebrand.com

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PRET-A-PORTEA This season’s Pret-a-Portea at the Berkeley takes inspiration from an array of distinguished fashion designers. Balmain’s bright orange flame like dress as a peach posset with grenadine jelly topped with soft meringue, while embracing the neon pinks, yellows and blues of Christopher Kane’s playful asymmetric shift dress is a yuzu and pineapple compote. £45 per person including champagne; 020 7235 6000

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HAMPERS TOM’S KITCHEN

Deli Picnics for Two, £25; tomskitchen.co.uk

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KUPP

Picnic Bag, £30; kupp.co

THE MOUNT STREET DELI Picnic lunch for two, £45; themountstreetdeli.co.uk

NOBU

Deluxe Bento Box, £49.50; noburestaurants.com

FORTNUM & MASON

The Banquet, £275; fortnumandmason.com

CARLUCCIO’S

Picnics made to order, Prices vary; carluccios.com

PAUL

Les Pique-Niques, £20; paul-uk.com

Little bites Fo r k t o Fo r k ALBION

Picnic Hamper, £160; albioncaff.co.uk

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Following the success of the first Fork to Fork food festival last year, which raised over £30,000 for the Open Air Classroom project, MasterChef winner and Wahaca co-founder Thomasina Miers and Caravan co-founder and creative director Laura Harper-Hinton are hosting another one in Kensal Rise on 11 June. Serving a delicious selection of small plates and signature dishes from over 35 food stalls, it's set to be a great success. franklinforktofork.com

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FOOD & DRINK / NOTES

SKILL SETS Jamie Oliver Cooker y School

Recipease may be no more but that's not to say that Jamie Oliver isn't offering cookery classes any more. The new Jamie Oliver Cookery School has just opened in Westfield's Jamie's Italian but classes aren't restricted to Italian cuisine and include sessions on Mexican street food, Thai curry and more. jamieolivercookeryschool.com

JUNE cocktail

SUPER SUSHI Itsu

editor’s

The huge Notting Hill Gate Itsu has reopened after a period of closure, and the newly revealed makeover marks a big change.

Gone are the conveyor belts and the dark interior, replaced with bright tables and a large array of packaged sushi boxes.

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75ml spiced rum 50ml Koko Kanu rum One tblsp coconut cream Six coconut caviars 25ml lemon juic; one egg white ◆ METHOD

Dry shake; shake over ice; strain and serve. cottons-restaurant.co.uk

MEALS ON WHEELS Circus Sauce

Housed in two magnificent showman's wagons with an awning attached to the side, providing space for grand candlelit, communal oak tables, Circus Sauce follows Giffords Circus to west London this month.

Experience a dining experience like no other at Chiswick House from 30 June to 18 July. giffordscircus.com

FIZZ of the Month

The perfect companion to long, balmy evenings spent in the garden and afternoon picnics in the park, Moët’s Ice Impérial Rosé is a twist on the brand’s classic pink fizz and the first pink champagne designed to be served with ice.

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MOVIE NIGHTS To m's Ki tc h e n

Tom's Kitchen in Chelsea has devised a clever dinner-and-amovie combo in collaboration with Curzon Chelsea. Visit for dinner before or after the film from Monday to Friday, show your tickets and enjoy the special cinema menu at £19 for two courses or £23 for three. tomskitchen.co.uk/chelsea

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SCANDI STYLE IN FULHAM

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TREND: GREENHOUSE EFFECT

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DEFYING GRAVITY Since 1880, Pouenat have been making functional artwork out of iron. Their latest collection sees designer Damien LangloisMeurinne play with balance to create heavy metal pieces that appear to defy gravity. pouenat.fr

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Kaare Klint Safari Chair; £676 skandium.com

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L'OBJET

Snake Magnifying Glass; £110 eu.l-objet.com

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Handmade Beaded Animal; £99 conranshop.com

MATTEO THUN ATELIER Ceramic Vases; £POA matteothunatelier.com

Hallway to Heaven Skagerak Designer Chris Liljenberg Halstrøm has created a beautiful collection of furniture for Skagerak to make the most of hallways and other narrow areas. This space-saving Georg console in oak is attached to the wall so only has two legs. It almost invites you to pull up a stool and sit down for a minute. £449, cloudberryliving.co.uk

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SCANDI SOFAS

Søren Lund For the first time in Søren Lund’s 50 year history, their upholstered furniture will be sold in the UK. Stocked exclusively at Another Country, you’re guaranteed chic and functional modern Danish design. anothercountry.com

DA TERRA

Tribal Tableware; from £43 amara.com

ABIGAIL AHERN

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Adla Vase Medium; £18.50 abigailahern.com

PICK A SMILE IN THE MIND

Phaidon Containing over 1,000 visual examples of humor, irony and playfulness, this book explores graphic design and branding over the past 40 years. As an entertaining sourcebook, this is perfect gift for any designer. £24.95; phaidon.com

YONDER

Sahara Pots; from £32 yonderliving.com

ROCKETT ST GEORGE

JuJu Hat Feather Wall Hanging; £195; rockettstgeorge.com

LIGHT UP

Fo s c a r i n i Designed by Luca Nichetto and Nendo, this lamp is a Scandinavian and Japanese creation. Following a back-and-forth creative process similar to that used when writing tanka, the lamp is a true collaboration. foscarini.com

INSIDE OUT

Natuzzi Italia Stylish and customisable, Natuzzi Italia’s modular Kubika Storage Range is designed with precision and style in mind. The spacious proportions, clean lines and innovative finishes, make the most of any space. Undoubtedly one of the coolest TV stands on the market right now. natuzzi.co.uk

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MINT

Tokyo Tribal Stools; £1200 mintshop.co.uk

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SCANDI LIVING Absolutely takes a tour of Scandi Mini founder Gabrielle Spång's minimal home in Fulham Wo r d s h e l e n b a r o n P h o t o g r a p h y P h i l i p pa J a m e s

ABSOLUTELY: When did you realise you had a passion for design?

GABRIELLE SPÅNG: For as long as I can remember, l have loved design. I collected items from the brands I loved and followed fashion from as early as 10 (and this was before blogs and the internet). This passion expanded to children’s design when I had my son, seven years ago, and it’s still growing.

Design party pieces are my current obsession.

ABS: How long have you been in the business?

GS: I launched Scandi Mini about five years ago. We’re currently planning our fifth birthday event, which is very exciting.

ABS: What brands did you champion in the early days?

GS: Mini Rodini, BangBang Copenhagen and LuckyBoySunday were part of our first set of 10 brands (we now stock more than 150) and they were popular from the start, despite being fairly unknown back then. We were one of the first websites to sell these brands and presented them very differently from everyone else selling them at the time, taking a more minimal approach rather than the following the retro trend. That set us apart.

SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN brings calm to spaces THAT MIGHT otherwise

ABS: Why do you think Scandinavian design is so popular?

GS: In my mind, the true essence of Scandinavian design is minimalism, high quality and the ‘natural’. It brings calm to spaces that can otherwise be busy. I think that’s why it works for so many; it’s not too in-your-face, and it goes with plenty of styles and objects. Scandinavian children’s fashion specifically offers all these qualities in addition to being unisex and sustainable – which a few years ago was groundbreaking.

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ABS: Do you think Scandi Mini has played a part in the increasing popularity of Scandinavian kids brands

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in the UK? GS: I’d like to think we’ve contributed to this popularity. We’ve certainly raised several Scandinavian brands’ profiles in the UK, often by being the first shop to stock them; BangBang Copenhagen is one example. They are now sold in a lot of other places as well.

or finding new brands. It’s been hard because I have always had limited resources financially, being completely self-funded; also, from a human resources point of view, I was on my own for the first couple of years at the same time as I had my daughter. Luckily, I now have a great little team working with me.

ABS: What are your key buys for this season?

GS: This season is divided into two trends: plant and unicorn prints. As such, I’d say Mini Rodini, Tinycottons and Les Petits Vagabonds (a new brand we will be stocking for Spring) all have very strong collections that explore these trends in one way or another.

ABS: How do you approach sourcing suppliers?

GS: First, I try and visualise what I want the next season to be about. I read heaps of interior magazines, go on Etsy, Instagram and several different design blogs and I also find a lot of inspiration by reading Scandinavian magazines. I then contact the suppliers that I feel fit my aesthetic and take it from there. Our main ethos, however, is to create long-term relationships with brands and many have been with us for several years.

ABS: What has been the highlight of running the business so far?

GS: The highlight for me is always when customers say that they love the website and what we sell – and fortunately that happens often, especially through Instagram. That’s why I do this, to bring beautiful, unique design items to customers that they wouldn’t otherwise find.

ABS: How did you get to where you are now?

GS: A lot of love, sweat and tears have gone into setting up and running Scandi Mini.

From the very start I treated it as a full time job, a proper business if you like. I have never shied away from taking risks, whether it’s been buying large quantities

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ABS: And what's next?

GS: I’d love to focus more on the things I truly enjoy doing (like buying) and less on the things I am not best suited to (accounting is one), which means hopefully expanding the team further.

My main driving force has always been to inspire people and I hope I can expand my ability to do so even more in the future.  @scandiminis scandimini.co.uk

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INDIAN OCEAN

Poseidon Double Daybed Black, £5,990; indian-ocean.co.uk

NAKEN INTERIORS

‘Romeo & Juliet Bench’, £3,190; furnish.co.uk

GISELA GRAHAM

Gardening gloves, from £11.50; giselagraham.co.uk

DAVEY LIGHTING

'Pillar offset wall light, £275; originalbtc.com

KIKKERLAND

Concrete planter, £27.50; kikkerland.com

PUJI

‘Blue Rattan Peacock Chair’, £575; puji.com

GARDEN HIDEOUTS

‘Chatsworth Shepherds Hut’, £24950; ‘Garden Pod’, £14,950; gardenhideouts.co.uk

ATLANTIC BLANKETS

‘Buttercup’ picnic blanket, £95; atlanticblankets.com

GREENHOUSE EFFECT

BLACK BY DESIGN

‘Plum and Ashby Deck Chair’, £85; black-by-design.co.uk

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LAGOON

ARCHER & CO

‘Oxyo Weekend Sunlounger’, £865; vivalagoon.com

‘Stix’ sofa, £3,500; archerandcompany.co.uk

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> SMALL TALK: TOTES TO TOUT, HIP KIDS' SHOES AND MORE SCANDI COOL

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STRONG GAME The online retailer offers a wide selection of kids’ tennis clothes to suit all capabilities, whether playing competitively or just for fun. Find performance-level product from Nike, Poivre Blanc and Lacoste alongside designer brands such as Ralph Lauren – so your child can bring her A-game to the court. alexandalexa.com

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ABSOLUTELY / PROMOTION

RUN FOR THE HILLS The glorious Qatar Goodwood Festival: where style stakes are high and the social scene gallops apace

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anama hats, strawberries and cream, champagne: the key components of a quintessentially British summer are all found in abundance on the sunny Sussex downs in late July, when the very finest thoroughbreds will return to battle over five “Glorious” days at The Qatar Goodwood Festival.

With memories of magnificent victories at Royal Ascot still hanging in the air, trainers, jockeys and owners flock to the picturesque course to stake their claims for further glory.

The five-day festival offers over £4.7M in prizes, attracting the Sport of Kings' very best.

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But it isn’t just the equine talents on parade that give Goodwood its reputation as the summer’s most charming social event. The array of perfectly turned-out racegoers, oozing summer style and sophistication, is quite a sight to behold.

Goodwood’s relaxed yet incredibly chic atmosphere allows for a more footloose approach to the dress code than Royal Ascot. Looking down from the lively

Perfectly turnedout RACEGOERS, oozing SUMMER STYLE and SOPHISTICATION

Owners and Trainers Pavilion, one can admire a sea of racegoers resplendent in colour and fabulous fabrics. Edward VII, the sharply dressed monarch credited with the switch from traditional top hat and tails to stress-free summer style, was spot on when he said the week feels like “a garden party with racing tacked on”.

A party it most definitely is. Beside surveying the country's finest racehorses, blissfully contented racegoers drift between sun-drenched bars catching up with old friends who return to this enchanting social occasion each year.

From Veuve Clicquot on the Richmond Lawn to the 1812 Bar within the March Stand – named after the family who own the estate – the course is packed with bars serving only the best summer tipples.

And don’t forget the Magnolia Cup, the ladies’ charity race held on Ladies’ Day (Thursday). Well-known names take to the track in silks by the world’s most famous designers, such as Vivienne Westwood, Liberty of London and Roksanda Ilincic. Past winners include model Edie Campbell and Camilla Henderson, daughter of National Hunt racehorse trainer Nicky Henderson.

This is one garden party that you would not want to miss. u The Qatar Goodwood Festival runs from Tuesday, 26 July - Saturday 30 July, 2016.

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BRAND FOCUS

TOTES AMAZE Darling Clementine This is one tote you’ll want to tout about. Sporting a sweet cat-andhat design by the clever folk at Darling Clementine, it’s most definitely on our summer wishlist. £10; ifeelsmug.com

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This might just be the world’s hippest children’s shoe label, founded by a husband-and-wife duo who count Kanye West among their creative collaborators. We’re after these Evil Eye hi-tops for the summer season. £58; alexandalexa.com

Seewee Silver (mini version of the Surfer) Salt-water Sandals, £38; salt-watersandals.co.uk

SCANDI COOL

HIGH LIFE

is Mini Rodini. Cassandra Rhodin’s hand-drawn illustrations have become synonymous with the stripped-back Scandi aesthetic that’s so of-the-moment; the brand’s SS16 collection features cartoon mice, unicorns and dots aplenty. minirodini.com

inspired SUPAflat high chair is the most lightweight and compact high chair ever invented – perfect for hanging on a wall hook. It has an integrated tray and we love it in the natural wood and white colourway. €199; en.smallable.com

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Moulded for Baby’s growing feet with built-in arch support, the ace in the Salt-water sleeve is that these sandals can get wet – in fact, getting wet is good for them and allows them to mould to the shape of the foot, so littles have the allclear to splash around. 

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Pressure Drop Parents – leave those kids alone.

At exam time, it’s best if we stay out of the way Wo r d s A M a n d a C o n s ta n c e

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t’s exam period. A testing time for pupils and parents alike. But the one thing our children don’t need is any more pressure from us.

Britain’s top private schools have reported an alarming rise in exam stress among pupils over the past five years — much of it caused by pressure from anxious parents.

According to a survey by the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC), which represents the country’s most famous schools including Eton, Harrow and Westminster, 56% of heads polled said that pressure from home to get high grades was the biggest cause of exam-related stress. Nearly all head teachers (97%) said they were now asking parents into advice sessions and offering parenting classes on how to deal with the issue amid concerns that youngsters are buckling under the pressure.

“Today’s teenagers are increasingly overwhelmed by the pressures they feel to succeed in life. There is no doubt that we — parents, teachers, friends — must come to their assistance,” Chris King, headmaster of Leicester Grammar School Trust and chairman of the HMC. “Parents — and I am one of them — need to keep a sense of perspective and try not to transmit our anxieties onto our children.

The survey reveals that more than three quarters of schools are calling in therapists and all are offering counselling within school. Three-quarters offer mindfulness sessions and nearly half have laid on yoga classes. At Queen Anne’s, an independent girls’ boarding school in Caversham, Berkshire, pupils have been attending de-stressing workshops for the past year– and their grades in their mock

More than three QUARTERS of schools are CALLING IN THERAPISTS

GCSEs have gone up by up to two grades as a result.

Pupils have been taught techniques such as deep breathing to calm themselves as well as learning how proper revision and planning can reduce the risk of panic during an exam.

“Parents often inadvertently make their children more stressed,” says headmistress Julia Harrington. “They need a certain amount of stress to do well, but too much turns into anxiety, which floods the brain and makes them feel hopeless.”

So what can parents do to help?

Don’t take over. The most common complaint from teenagers, says Eileen Tracy, author of The Student’s Guide to Exam Success, is that parents – mainly mothers – are too involved and this makes them anxious and fearful of disappointing them. Be a non-intrusive, supportive

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presence. Offer tea, toast and sympathy.

Don’t nag them. Even seemingly anodyne comments can be corrosive.

“Every time a stressed-out mother says, ‘Shouldn’t you be revising?’ the student gets a shot of adrenaline, which doesn’t make them want to work,” says Tracy.

Avoid barbed comments. (“What, on instagram again?”), says Janey Downshire, from Teenagers Translated. Pass the responsibility back to them. “I tell my children that I don’t want them to regret not working hard enough.

Ask what they would like from you.

Be specific when you offer help. “Tell me three things I can do for you,” says Dr Carina Eriksen, a consultant psychologist who works in schools. “That way you are promoting a collaborative approach.”

Don’t banish them to their bedroom for hours. Let them come home from school, let off steam and eat something nutritious. “Never believe a teenager until they’ve recharged their blood sugar levels,” advises Bernard Trafford, headmaster of the Royal Grammar School in Newcastle. He encourages his pupils to work for no more than an hour at a time.

After this, “they need to move, stretch their legs, have a drink”. Following a few hours revising, they need fresh air: “Healthy mind in healthy body” is more important than ever at this time.

Don’t ban them from the computer, says Harrington. “They might not be working but the chances are they are. The exam system has changed a lot — there is much more analysis and deep thinking now rather than rote learning of facts.”

Don’t tell them their future depends on this exam. “It’s a parent’s job to give the wider picture: life doesn’t hang on any exam,” says Tracy. 

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DESERT BLOOM Retreat and recuperate in the undeniable luxury of The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain resort. Sherif Shaltout discovers how.

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n stepping inside our luxury villa it is impossible not to let a sense of serenity and peace wash over me. As it turns out, this is exactly what The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain is all about. Located a mere 11 km from the airport, the hotel consists of a 245-room resort located on 20 acres of private beachfront encircling a beautiful lagoon of deepest blue.

Of the nearly 250 rooms on offer, 31 are suites and 42 are Club Level rooms but the real jewels in The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain’s crown are the 23 stunning seafront villas.

These each boast three bedrooms, a private pool, beach access and a 24-hour butler service ready to cater to your every whim. The interiors are inspired by 60s architecture, with vibrant colours, wood panelling and exposed beams. There is also a generous dollop of South American and Mediterranean influence which melds together to create a uniquely engaging environment. Although inspired by ‘60s cool, there is nothing old fashioned about the facilities; the entire villa is kitted out

with state-of-the art amenities designed to make a guest’s stay as relaxing as possible.

Their only drawback? You may never want to leave.

After wandering around for a good fifteen minutes, fiddling with airconditioning settings and leaping onto one of the softest beds I have ever encountered, I finally turn my attention to the view. From some parts of the resort, guests can see the Arabian Gulf; from our villa we are treated to a fabulous, unrestricted view of picturesque Manama Bay. The most striking characteristic of the villas, however is their tranquillity.

Nestled amidst the lush greenery of the gardens, they feel secluded without being isolated and offer the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of modern life. I am also struck by the blend of sophisticated elegance and laid-back, beachy vibes in the design.

Access to the water is also key. The Kingdom of Bahrain boasts beautiful sunshine and warm temperatures attracting holidaymakers year-round.

So, being able to dip into the crystal

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TRAVEL / WANDERLUST Relax in the fantastic spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

The stylish interior of a beachfront villa

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offering treatments

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restored and relaxed Spend your time in the lap of luxury

waters of the lagoon at any time is a luxury that cannot be overstated and one that is valued highly by visitors to The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain. When I am finally able to tear myself away from the villa, I start to explore the resort. Aside from the lovely decor and the many restaurants (which I will expand on later), I am drawn to The Ritz-Carlton Spa. A reason to stay all on its own, the spa is a haven offering relaxing treatments and signature products to leave guests refreshed and restored. I am particularly impressed by the thalassotherapy pool, a large, warm, mineral-rich pool with hydrotherapy jets to ease away aches and pains, allowing visitors to emerge revitalised and oh-sorelaxed. There is also the usual spa offering of massages and beauty treatments but all with that specific Ritz-Carlton finish that seems to add a sheen of luxury and of going the extra mile. For anyone wishing to exert a little energy, there is a fully stocked gym and also beachfront tennis courts and an air-conditioned indoor squash court. I am even able to indulge in a little retail therapy in the shopping arcade as I wander.

Having worked up an appetite, I have a serious decision to make; The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain has a veritable smorgasbord of restaurants and bars on offer and all sound irresistible. La Med lays on a fabulously lavish buffet, while The Gourmet Lounge specialises in Old World classics with decor inspired by La Belle Epoque - a truly regal dining experience. If you’re looking for something a little more exotic then Nirvana is for you; Executive Chef Mahipal Singh creates tantalising dishes complemented by the rich, sultry decor all set to the live music of the ‘Santoor’. Primavera serves up excellent Italian while Plums is the place

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to go for a really good steak. Lighter bites are available from La Plage, the resort’s poolside restaurant (perfect for a lazy lunch with plenty of wine) and from Thai Lounge.

A quintessential afternoon tea can be had at The Lobby Lounge but my personal favourite is the Burlington Club where guests can stop for a cocktail and a fine Cuban cigar before or after dinner.

Another aspect of the hotel that makes it a destination for travellers is the Club Level. This is designed to create the feeling of a ‘hotel within a hotel’, to extend an extra level of exclusivity, comfort and personalized service. It is located on two dedicated floors to ensure privacy and offers a separate lounge area with complimentary food and drink throughout the day.

It is a wrench to leave at the end of my stay as weeks could be spent here without ever needing (or wanting) to venture out of the resort. The amenable staff, glorious design and excellent facilities without a doubt put The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain among the leading luxury hotels in the world. 

¢ The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain The villa rate starts at GBP 2112 per night excluding taxes. The villa has three bedrooms and can accommodate up to 6 guests. ritz-carlton.com

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n the heart of historic Bath, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa has emerged from a meticulous 2014 restoration as a 'British icon reborn'. The 45 luxuriously appointed suites and rooms, including three Master Suites, are among England’s most special places to stay, with the Georgian crescent’s magnificent sweep and giant ionic columns creating an astonishing sense of grandeur. Located in the centre of arguably the world's finest crescent, the hotel brings together elegant 18th century architecture with modern attention to detail, service and technology.

No luxury hotel is complete without a spectacular culinary offering, and The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is no exception. The AA 3 Rosette Dower House Restaurant overlooks the leafy and secluded gardens, and comes under the direction of Executive Head Chef David Campbell. It remains one of Bath’s best-kept secrets and offers fine dining throughout the year.

In the summer months, the sunny terrace and manicured lawns are the perfect setting for al fresco dining, where guests can sample one of five delicious Afternoon Teas accompanied by a flight of Taittinger Champagne, or unwind with a cocktail made by resident Master Mixologist, Orlando Garcia.

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coffee@waltonstreet.today

This isn’t an email address it’s an invitation The Web is brilliant for a broad search, but there’s no substitute for personal and informed local knowledge; particularly with such a large number of properties in the most sought after areas never making it to the open market.

As Agents that have worked in the Royal Borough and SW1 since 1965 we’ve built up unrivalled connections and local knowledge we’d be delighted to share with you – so call us and pop in for a coffee.

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he appearance of one of London’s most fashionable streets has changed very little in the last century. But the traders and amenities of Walton Street, running from the back of Harrods to the meeting of Draycott Avenue and Brompton Road, have altered considerably, and it has become a destination for fashion-conscious shoppers seeking goods for their homes, their families and their appetites.

In Victorian times, it was a bustling belt serving residents of the new homes of Kensington and Chelsea, with two dairies, a butcher, baker, grocer, undertaker, haberdasher, watchmaker and coffee rooms.

But Walton Street had not always been filled with busy footfalls and the clattering of horses’ hooves.

Originally known as June Street, its current name comes from George Walton

Onslow, a trustee of Smith’s Charity Estate, which owned land on the road. But the site had been a grazing pasture before becoming a market garden, and then, in 1840, an exclusive cricket ground and skating rink.

Walton Place, at the north end, was the first part of the street to be laid out on the grounds. St. Saviour’s Church was one of the earliest buildings, soon followed by twin terraces of nine houses, which remain almost unchanged since completion in 1844. The rest of the street was constructed in 1847, its stucco-fronted, modestly embellished buildings in marked contrast to the grandiose Queen Anne style of adjoining Pont Street, built three decades later. P.G. Wodehouse lived on the former, the formidable Aunt Agatha he created on the latter.

While business burgeoned on Walton Street, it was not until the 1960s – after surviving wartime bombing – that further

significant development took place, with 36 houses appearing on the north side. The Queen visited Home Decorating and by the 1970s the street was establishing itself as the homemakers’ haven we recognise today, with a slew of specialist shops counting the Prince and Princess of Wales among their clients. Smart restaurants began to bloom too, despite Walton’s being bombed by the IRA in 1975, and Ma Cuisine received a Michelin star the same year.

Today, the street’s boutiques, galleries, restaurants and bars attract locals as well as visitors from the rest of the capital, the country and the world. But 85% of the properties are still residential; although many of the residences are smaller flats, the average property price is over £2M, and in 2015 a house on Walton Street sold for £7.2M. A colourful past, a prodigious present, a promising future. Welcome to Walton Street.  3

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LAURENCE COSTE

TABLA

109 Walton Street / 020 7584 8860 laurence-coste.com

arisian jewellery designer Laurence Coste’s London boutique has become a trendy destination for stylish women around the globe. Bespoke yet affordable, her unique couture creations are perfect for all occasions, ranging from dinner

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parties and weddings to casual soirées with friends. Her jewellery collections feature numerous materials and stones to create one-off designs that express each woman’s creativity and individuality.

The chic designer is regularly at hand to personally advise her clients on what suits best.

107 Walton Street / 020 7589 6457 houseoftabla.com he Tabla ethos is simple: timeless, luxury fashion crafted by artisans of India.

Each garment tells a story and reflects the beautiful Indian culture it’s inspired by, with craftsmanship as traditional as the fabrics themselves. With pops of colour and

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hand embroidery, every piece has a unique charm and vibrant individuality. Having lived on Walton Street during her university studies, company founder Tania Mohan still felt a connection with this historic street long after returning to Hong Kong where Tabla Limited first started.

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180 Walton Street / 020 8127 6580 robertclergerie.com

aster shoemaker Robert Clergerie is a French heritage brand with roots dating back to 1895. It is celebrated for its innovative designs and unique interpretations of classics for the modern, discerning audacious shoe lover.

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Today under the creative direction of Roland Mouret, it is renowned for its iconic looks – brogues, architectural shapes and forms, strong heels and blocks and mix of materials, articulated wood and signature raffia – all with a contemporary French fashion flair.

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elissa Odabash is the ultimate luxury holiday lifestyle brand. Her exotic, glamorous and sensual designs are must-haves for the distinguished global traveller.

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women want from their swimwear: beautifully designed pieces, with timeless style and cut from superior fabrics designed to suit every body type. From her iconic zebra-print bikini to her elegant kaftans and stunning, timeless evening dresses, Melissa is setting the pace in luxury holiday fashion.

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GAZELLI HOUSE

RYS HAIR & BEAUTY

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azelli House offers a rich, allencompassing lifestyle that holds performance-led skincare in its heart, and a culture of discovery, creativity and human interaction in its spirit. Gazelli House Facial and Body

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treatments offer a synergy of advanced technology, hands-on technique and powerful formulations to deliver immediate and long-lasting results. Quote ABSOLUTELY to receive a complimentary tea with every initial Prescriptive Treatment booking. bookings@gazelli.co.uk

176 Walton Street / 020 7100 0724

YS Hair and Beauty is high end boutique salon offering 360 degrees of beauty services under one roof. From some of the best colourists and hair stylists around, to famous reflexologists, semipermanent make up artists and nail technicians, RYS has it all.

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One wonderful feature of the salon is the al-fresco garden where customers can enjoy a glass of champagne, while having their hair done. Since opening in 2013, RYS has built relationships with neighbouring businesses, allowing loyal clients to benefit from frequent collaborations.

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A boutique casual clothing company, with a style of low maintenance high fashion that emphasises elegance and comfort, pairing sophistication with simplicity, James Perse’s designs have been influenced by warm West Coast indoor-outdoor living and the casual clothing that’s inspired by it.

With a reputation for skincare excellence, this modern and luxurious salon offers a range of treatments to suit your individual needs, as their highly trained and knowledgeable staff will evaluate your skin. Valmont products are used in the therapy rooms, and can also be purchased for use at home.

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They are most well known for their signature fragrances and skincare products that are still handmade in Florence today, where the company was founded back in 1612. Filled with sweetly scented pots and potions and decorated with ornate interiors, this is one a select few boutique shops open outside of Italy.

A luxury boutique specialising in cashmere clothing and cool accessories for women to suit all occasions. Their unique collections include items of designer wear from the likes of Missoni, Avant Toi, Fabiana Filippi, and a funky selection of eyewear from See Concept.

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Mario Paggetti’s Walton Street restaurant continues the legacy of the London Italian, as he reveals to Absolutely

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adonna mia,’ muttered Mario Paggetti.

It was 1965, a couple of years since Mario came to Britain to learn English after catering school in Florence. He was working for £20 per week in a Bournemouth hotel – twice what he had earnt in Nottingham – when he first heard of La Trattoria Terrazza, the Soho restaurant making a name for itself. His Neopolitan colleague had told him he was too quick for Bournemouth, and that waiters at La Terrazza made £80. So they caught a train to London to ask for a job.

That the manager was from the same corner of Tuscany was a colpa di fortuna.

‘You start tomorrow or you don’t start at all’. Mario was caught off guard, but it was worth ignoring his week’s notice and his lack of accommodation in London, for it set his course to become the Godfather of Italian cuisine in Knightsbridge.

At a time when smart London establishments knelt at the altar of

French cooking and followed its strict and often complex commandments, La Terrazza was doing things differently.

It opened after Franco Lagattolla and Mario Cassandro met in the early 50s, hankering after the food of their homeland and recognising that London had a surplus of highly skilled staff, in Britain for the same reason as Mario Paggetti. With this supply, Cassandro’s legendary people skills and Lagatolla’s kitchen oversight, the restaurant was soon attracting artists, Hollywood stars, showbiz correspondents and royalty.

Part of that service was that waiters would take the bullet for diners when it came to cutting into the Pollo Sorpresa – the Italian equivalent of Chicken Kiev.

So it was that the young Mario found himself accidentally jetting hot, garlicky oil all over the ‘beautiful jacket’ of Bruce Forsyth. Almost in tears, Mario began wiping, certain his job was over. The TV

star was a little perturbed, but said, ‘Don’t worry. I’ve got two more like this at home.’ And so Mario’s life at La Terrazza continued.

Soon customers were asking to sit in ‘the ginger waiter’s station’. But it was here he learnt his craft as a proprietor, watching Lagattolla and Cassandro ‘like a hawk’. Noting how assiduous the former was with food standards and how welcome the latter made his guests feel, Mario felt growing confidence: ‘It was not if I will make it but when.’ Trattorias began spreading across London, almost exclusively at the hands of former employees or associates of La Terrazza using the same irresistible formula. Almost every well-known Italian restaurant in the city was spawned by it, and TV chefs like Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo are the tip of iceberg when it comes to the Terrazza mafia.

Mario has been involved in several of these restaurants, and over 35 years has opened six much-loved ones of his own.

Scalini, opened on Walton Street in 1988, is every bit the traditional, welcoming trattoria. Service, food and décor owe much to Mario’s experiences in Soho. He and Valerio Calzolari, his partner and another colleague from La Terrazza, still help to manage Scalini today. Assisting General Manager Michel Lengui, the affable 79-year-old Mario’s knowledge and tales delight customers five days a week.

And yes, in a reflection of Scalini itself, they do serve Pollo Sorpresa, only under a more romantic name.  1-3 Walton Street / 020 7225 2301 scalinilondon.co.uk

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AN OVERNIGHT STAY AT THE CAPITAL, THE LUXURY 5 STAR HOTEL BASED IN KNIGHTSBRIDGE  ABSOLUTELY are offering readers of ‘A Guide to Walton Street’ the chance to win an overnight stay in London’s last family-owned and run boutique hotel.

Enjoy cocktails for two in the bar 3-Course dinner for two in Michelin starred Outlaw’s at The Capital including a bottle of Levin Wine from their award-winning vineyard in the Loire Valley.

An overnight stay for two in a King Double room and Breakfast

To enter go to www.absolutely.london/capital T&Cs: Valid until 31.8.16, subject to availability and cannot be exchanged for a cash alternative. The prize is based on two adults sharing a room.

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CHELSEA TEXTILES

ZEFI RESTAURANT & CAFE

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13 Walton Street / 020 7584 5544

Mona Perlhagen started the company in 1990 in order to recreate antique embroidered fabric of the same quality as those of the 17th and 18th centuries. While firmly rooted in the past, pieces have been carefully adapted to complement the more understated interiors of the 21st century.

103 & 130 Walton Street / 020 7052 9333

The place to go for a great meal, good music and a fun and friendly atmosphere. With a Mediterranean menu that has plenty to choose from, the delicious food here comes served in generous portions but never falters on quality. Across the road is Cafe Zefi, offering fresh and filling lunchtime bites.

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An intimate, contemporary bar with an renowned drinks menu, including their best-selling ‘Total Eclipse’ watermelon cocktail and the world-famous ‘Crack Baby’ shot invented by the founders over a decade ago. This venue is perfect for either a quick after work drink or a fun night out with friends.

19 Walton Street / 020 7581 2233

Since 1973, this family-run business has been providing high quality products with top levels of service - so that you always receive a superior installation on time and on budget. With some of the best flooring experts in the business, customer satisfaction always guaranteed.

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117-119 Walton Street / 020 7589 2155

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A smart boutique offering high-end furnishings, designer homeware and luxe objets d’art. Their focus is on British craftsmanship and hand-made products that bring true value alongside bespoke designs tailored to each project, which keep Katharine Pooley’s loyal client base returning again and again.

Dubbed one of London’s best kept shoe-secrets, this British shop only sources the best women’s footwear from Italy. Collections include both day and evening wear, with a wide selection of heels, sandals, boots and loafers. They specialise in comfort and style, so you never need to compromise one for the other.

BLUE ALMONDS 164 Walton Street / 020 7584 8038 b l u e a l m o n d s .c o .u k

HOMARGE GALLERY 166 Walton Street / 020 7584 8783 t h e h o m a r ge ga l l e r y.c o m

The gallery solely represents the works of worldwide acclaimed artist Stephen Cawston, whose work is collected avidly worldwide. Over the last 15 years he has built up a very impressive following, with serious art collectors seeing his unique and original oil paintings as great investments.

One of the leading providers of baby furniture, this bespoke business also sells children’s clothing, accessories and personalised gifts. The boutique is under the creative guidance of Izabela Minkiewicz and her team who work to interpret their clients’ vision, and is a favourite of Kate Middleton and Tamara Eccleston.

ENTERPRISE PUB 35 Walton Street / 020 7584 3148 t h e e n t e r p r i s e .c o .u k

A beautiful old Victorian pub with a wonderful warm and cosy atmosphere in the winter but is light and airy in the summer, complete with beer garden. The restaurant has a delicious menu, and even though the bar is busy and lively, it is very rare that you have to wait very long for a drink.

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Walton House / 020 7589 2062 t o t o s re s t a u r a n t .c o m Authentic Italian cuisine offering a focus on provenance and flavour, using only the freshest ingredients.

Named after the legendary Italian actor ‘Totò’, the Italian restaurant also features an intimate mezzanine and a bar to enjoy with friends or after work drinks, serving classic and contemporary cocktails.

JEROBOAMS

56 Walton Street / 020 7589 2020 j e r o b o a m s .c o .u k With the largest selection of fine clarets and Burgundies of all the Jeroboams shops, the famous ‘Wall of Bordeaux’ here is worth a visit alone. The friendly team will happily take you through some of their favourite wines and their intimate tasting cellar is available for functions and tasting evenings.

JAKS BAR & SHOP 87 - 89 Walton Street / 020 7589 8558 j a k s w a l t o n s t re e t .c o m

A laid-back, popular bar with comfortable seating and vintage decor that always has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The menu of mouth-watering mediterranean dishes are made from local organic produce, that are complemented by a huge selection of cocktails and fun, lively music.

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NURSERY WINDOW 83 Walton Street / 020 7581 3358 n u r s e r y w i n d o w.c o .u k This cute, nursery-style boutique sells a wide range of luxury baby products including cribs, furniture, clothing and a comprehensive range of gifts for babies and children.

They have their own range of exclusive fabric designs that are sold by the metre, so you can also customise your baby’s room.

VAN PETERSON 156 Walton Street / 020 7584 1101 v a n p e t e rs o n .c o m

inda and Eric Van Peterson started trading in Walton Street in 1981. In the beginning they sold art nouveau art deco ceramics, furniture, and jewellery. In 1984 they designed a tiny collection of earrings. There was a great response and it was the

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start of a design career that has lasted over 30 years. Van Peterson jewellery has appeared in newspapers and magazines including Vogue and Elle. Their customer list includes Charlie Watts, Judi Dench, Cara Delevingne, Victoria Beckham, Prince Harry and many more.

STEPHANIE HOPPEN 17 Walton Street / 020 7589 3678 s t e p h a n i e h o p p e n .c o m

Exhibiting contemporary artists and photographers from UK, Europe, America, Asia, Australia and South Africa, Stephanie Hoppen has a refreshingly practical approach to art. Her shows are intriguing, dramatic and exciting, and the gallery has become a destination for avid art buyers.

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This store is known among its fans as a treasure trove of home accessories and an Aladdin’s cave of gifts. Here you can find all the Nina Campbell interior design accessories and many other products such as cashmere blankets, glassware, stationery, table linen and lighting.

ANDIPA GALLERY 162 Walton Street / 020 7589 2371 a n d i p a .c o m

s the leading international dealer in modern and contemporary art, Andipa has called Walton Street home since 1967. They are among London’s most established commercial galleries with a large and ever-changing collection of

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wholly-owned artworks. Founded by Maria Andipa, who began selling Greek and Russian icons, the gallery has since expanded into one of London’s leading modern and contemporary fine art dealers, growing and maturing alongside the people and businesses that make Walton Street unique and authentic.

WALTON FINE ARTS 154 Walton Street / 020 7581 2332 w a l t o n f i n e a r t s .c o m

A contemporary gallery specialising in modern, contemporary, Pop and street art with an impressive celebrity client base. They deal in a variety of original paintings, lithographs, fine art prints and sculptures by international artists including Bacon, Banksy, Lichtenstein, Picasso and Warhol.

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PERCY BASS

184 Walton Street / 020 7589 4853 p e rc y b a s s .c o m Catering to clients who have everything and want something different, Percy Bass can make up almost anything; wedding invitation trays, tissue boxes, placemats, and many other personalised products.

They also specialise in top quality upholstery, curtain making, building work and furniture repairs.

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A purveyor of unique interior fabrics and accessories De le Cuona is particularly loved for its washed linen, fine cashmere and signature wool paisley. Their range of accessories includes cushions, throws and occasional furniture.

The team also offer a bespoke design and make up service.

MONOGRAMMED 168-170 Walton Street / 020 7589 4033 m o n o g r a m m e d l i n e n s h o p .c o m

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stablished in 1884, this family run business specialise in antique and traditionally designed jewellery together with modern and antique silver. They showcase an excellent and varied collection of fine goods, from their illustrious silver and enamel animal

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ornaments to their ever-popular and expertly hand crafted copper wheel engraved crystal glassware.

In addition, the highly experienced team also provide a comprehensive range of services including repairs, seal engraving, pearl-stringing and bespoke jewellery commissions upon request.

PRELWAY INTERIORS 48 Walton Street / 020 7584 8223 p re l w ay i n t e r i o rs .c o m

Dedicated to luxurious and elegant interiors with a focus on quality and individuality, ensuring their sophisticated and distinctive style remains intact, Prelway Interiors continue to be innovative and vibrant and exciting. The boutique also offers an interior design service that can be tailored to your needs.

London’s premier linen shop is the leading destination for those seeking unusual and refined household linens, luxury nightwear, children’s clothing and gifts. Their monogramming facility allows the personalization of any item, and they are particularly renowned for their quality cottons and linens.

LAURENCE TAVERNIER 168-170 Walton Street / 020 7589 4033 l a u re n c e t a v e r n i e r.f r

Quality french nightwear and loungewear that is elegant, feminine and comfortable, Laurence Tavernier’s signature designs favour subdued tailoring, luxurious materials and distinctive prints.

Their collections feature a range of relaxed yet sophisticated clothing for men, women and children.

TAPISSERIE 54 Walton Street / 020 7581 2715 t a p i s s e r i e .c o .u k

Specialising in hand-painted needlework using the finest quality canvas, hand-dyed French crewel wool and silk, as well as a large selection of cottons and metallics, Tapisserie is a cut above the rest.

The talented team can adapt almost any design – be it traditional or contemporary – to your own ideas.

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CHELSEA RUG 101 Walton Street / 020 7838 1106

The Chelsea Antique Rug Gallery has been open since 1977, and offers a wide selection of handmade antique carpets and rugs for the home from all over the world. Also available in the shop is an exclusive range of unique and collectable Islamic Arts, including ceramic plates, vases, and statues.

ANDREW MARTIN 190 Walton Street / 020 7225 5100 a n d re w m a r t i n .c o .u k

stablished in 1978, Andrew Martin International Limited is one of the UK’s best loved home brands with a global reputation in the world of interior design. Their aim is to bring together style, elegance, comfort and an element of escapism from

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BESSELINK & JONES 99 Walton Street / 020 7584 0343 b e s s e l i n k .c o m

As one of the leading creators of fine, hand-built English decorative lighting, Besselink & Jones’ pieces have been seen to light the interiors and exteriors of many wonderful private homes along with royal residences, hotels, clubs, galleries, yachts and public buildings located around the globe.

everyday life, as can be seen in the eclectic range of products available that are currently distributed in over 52 countries worldwide. By providing a comprehensive offer of furniture, fabric, wallpaper and accessories, their London flagship showroom on Walton Street is a magnet for all design lovers.

WALTON STATIONERY 97 Walton Street / 020 7589 0000 w a l t o n s t re e t s t a t i o n a r y.c o m

Producing quality stationary since 1970, the Walton Street Stationery Co. creates custom made invitations, writing sets, cards and notebooks, and also offer excellent personalisation services to suit your individual style and needs. Designer card collections from Vera Wang and William Arthur are also available.

HEREND & MEISSEN 81 Walton Street / 020 7589 0128 e u r o p e a n - p o rc e l a i n .c o m

Porcelain tableware and giftware from Europe’s finest hand painted porcelain manufacturers. The shop has an extensive dupery of the famous Herend fishnet figurines, Meissen Monkey Band and an unrivalled selection of tea cups with saucers and dinnerware from Herend, Meissen and Richard Ginori.

JENNIFER TATTANELLI 73 Walton Street / 020 7225 3283 j e n n i fe r t a t t a n e l l i .i t

In the luxury goods markets, Jennifer Tattanelli is synonymous with exclusive, excellently designed, artisanally crafted goods with the highest quality and excellent service for all customers. It is clear to see the cultural influences from her travels in each of her unique and stylish collections.

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91 Walton Street / 020 7581 2150 saltresortwear.com The ultimate destination for luxury resort wear, all year round. The cool mix of edgy labels such as Issa, Zero + Maria Cornejo and Mara Hoffman and well-known established brands such as Lenny, Zimmerman and VIX, makes Salt the number one shop for creating the perfect holiday wardrobe.

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askells Estate Agents opened its doors in 1965 and moved to Walton Street in 1972 where it has been for 43 years. The firm was founded on the on the concept that understanding a clients’ needs and always seeking to exceed their expectations would create a long lasting and successful business.

This relatively simple idea is one the office still focuses on after 50 years. In 2013 Maskells changed hands and a new team of young experienced professionals took the helm, guided by Stephen Copeman who had been with the firm for over 40 years. Stephen sadly passed away last year but had enough time with the new team to ensure they

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This has led to huge efficiencies in service, much to the delight of landlords. The Sales Team, headed up by Jamie Hope, has recently been bolstered and the new team has grown the sales offerings while keeping a number of properties “off-market”, an area that Maskells has always been very active in.

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Elystan Place Chelsea A rare opportunity to acquire a five bedroom, meticulously refurbished, freehold period house in the heart of Chelsea with the potential for further extension. This unique lateral house, nearly 15 metres wide and on 4 floors only, features windows on all four sides of the house making it exceptionally light and bright, has front and rear entrances and has the feeling of a detached house. There is further planning permission in place to create a further c.1,500 sq ft of basement living space if desired.

Cadogan Square

Elystan Place is set on a quiet one way street in the conservation area close to Chelsea Green, and is situated within walking distance of the numerous designer shops and restaurants of the King`s Road, Sloane Street and Knightsbridge, the property is also well located for the numerous transport links of Sloane Square.

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Occupying the raised ground floor across two buildings on the preferred south facing terrace of Cadogan Square, this exquisite lateral Asking apartmentprice has recently been refurbished to the highest standard. £7,750,000 Freehold Private Street Entrance · Entrance Hall · Drawing Room · Dining Room · Library · Kitchen · Guest Cloakroom · Master EPC rating: C Bedroom With En-suite Bathroom and Shower · Guest Bedroom With En-suite Shower Room · Patio Terrace · Caretaker

Asking price £12,500,000 Long Leasehold EPC rating E

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UPPER ADDISON A of this Victorian house. The entrance to the flat is on the first floor and opens up onto the second floor. The property has a superb full width GARDENS drawing room with a south facing terrace overlooking the communal gardens W14

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Anderson Street, Chelsea, SW3

A fabulous freehold period house in the heart of Chelsea, recently refurbished throughout with an integral garage and four double bedrooms.

ÂŁ5,600,000 Freehold

2,579 sq ft (239 sq m) Entrance hall | Kitchen | Dining room | Drawing room | Master bedroom suite | Three further double bedrooms | Three bathrooms | Patio | Garage: separate entrance from Coulson Street | EPC rating D

Chelsea 020 3813 9488 chelsea@struttandparker.com

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Elm Park Road, Chelsea, SW3

Having been greatly extended, this wide freehold house offers impressive reception space including a 39' drawing room with high ceilings.

ÂŁ6,950,000 Freehold

3,886 sq ft (361 sq m) Entrance hall | Three reception rooms | Kitchen/breakfast room | Four bedroom suites | Two further bedrooms | Two shower rooms | Patio garden | Front garden | Garage Off-street parking | EPC rating D

Chelsea SW10 - 020 3813 9502 chelseaSW10@struttandparker.com

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Pottery Lane, Holland Park, W11

Finished to the highest of standards, this stunning property benefits from excellent entertaining space and a private garage.

£1,950 per week* Furnished

1,787 sq ft (166 sq m) Drawing room | Kitchen/dining room | Cinema/media room | Two bedrooms | Three bathrooms | EPC rating C

Notting Hill 020 3813 9505

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Campden Street, Kensington, W8

Period features combine with the latest technology to create an elegant and luxurious home on this popular street in Kensington.

£1,950 per week* Furnished

1,362 sq ft (126 sq m) Reception room | Kitchen/dining room | Master bedroom suite | Two further bedrooms | Bathroom | Study | Patio | Terrace | EPC rating D

Kensington 020 3813 9180

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Abbotsbury Road, Holland Park, W14

A truly unique, detached house in Holland Park with off-street parking and attractive lawned garden.

£2,250 per week* Furnished/Unfurnished

1,402 sq ft (130 sq m) Reception room | Kitchen | Three bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Conservatory | Garden | Off-street parking | EPC rating E

Kensington 020 3813 9180

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Portland Road, Notting Hill, W11

An immaculate four bedroom family house that benefits from excellent entertaining space and a lovely east-facing garden.

£2,500 per week* Unfurnished

1,975 sq ft (183 sq m) Drawing room | Kitchen/dining room | Master bedroom suite | Three further bedrooms | Bathroom | Study | Paved garden | EPC rating D

Notting Hill 020 3813 9505

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Stanford Road, Kensington, W8

An attractive and beautifully presented four bedroom family house situated in the highly regarded De Vere Conservation Area.

ÂŁ3,650,000 Freehold

1,927 sq ft (179 sq m) Entrance hall | Drawing room | Dining room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom | Three further bedrooms | Shower room | Cloakroom | Study | Garden | EPC rating E

Kensington 020 3813 9511 kensington@struttandparker.com

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Kildare Gardens, Notting Hill, W2

An elegant five bedroom family house, with wonderfully balanced accommodation throughout and a charming, secluded rear garden.

ÂŁ4,695,000 Freehold

3,044 sq ft (283 sq m) Entrance hall | Living room | Kitchen/dining room | Drawing room | Study | Master bedroom suite | Three further bedrooms | Bathroom | Playroom/bedroom | Shower room | Garden | EPC rating D

Notting Hill 020 3813 9505 nottinghill@struttandparker.com

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Eight exceptional apartments spanning two period townhouses, refurbished to the highest standards.

Immaculately finished modern interiors complemented by period features.

Features include: Elegant marble hallway.

Oak flooring, ceiling cornices and marble fireplaces.

Quiet residential street conveniently situated off Kensington Church Street.

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Kensington Gardens, boutique shops, restaurants, and transport links of Kensington High Street a short stroll away.

Underfloor heating, comfort cooling and soundproofing throughout.

A beautiful example of quintessential English living in London.

Lift access and additional storage space.

All apartments are ready for immediate occupation from summer 2016 Tenure: Share of Freehold.

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n exceptional two bedroom apartment with a high interior designed finish. The apartment boasts high ceilings and is located on Baker Street in a popular portered purpose built block. This stunning, lateral two bedroom, two bathroom apartment of approximately 1,239 sq ft has been refurbished to a very high standard by renowned architects Mackenzie and Temple.

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We are delighted to present this extraordinary Mews house in the heart of South Kensington.

Knightsbridge & Chelsea

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2 reception rooms • 4 bedrooms 4 bathrooms • Patio garden • Garage EPC rating C

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ST ANNS VILLAS Holland Park W11

A fine semi-detached house with an imposing gated entrance on Queensdale Road. Extending to around 3,558 sq ft the house has a west-facing garden with studio, a coach house and is double fronted with large rooms on each floor to either side of an elegant staircase.

Holland Park & Notting Hill 020 7371 1111 chris.nowlan@carterjonas.co.uk

Grade II listed • 3 reception rooms 6 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Kitchen Garage • Garden

Guide price £4,150,000

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AS SOCIATE DIRECTOR Mountgrange Heritage

REBECCA NOONAN

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moved to the W2 side of Notting Hill in the early 80s, although it was known as Bayswater back then.

It’s been fascinating to see the transformation of the area over that time; houses were bought and sold in the ten’s of thousands rather than in millions. It’s wealthier neighbour Holland Park had always been popular and it was not long before the attributes of Notting Hill, with the fast links to the West End via the Central Line increased its standing as a place to live.

Although some of the cherished local restaurants, shops and personalities have disappeared over the years, there are still plenty of gems that I hope will never fade away, especially the Churchill Arms on Kensington Church Street, my first taste of Thai food and the best pint of London Pride in RBKC. I began my career in St Johns Wood and then moved to the Hyde Park Estate, but it wasn’t long before I wanted to work in the area I knew and loved best. Notting Hill is a loose description of an area and has grown over time, it

It gives me so much joy to see so many familiar faces, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be

covers so many local hubs each with their own identity. From the classic stucco fronted houses overlooking communal gardens, to the Artesian Village with its grid of charming magnolia lined streets, to All Saints Road and east to Queensway.

From my office in Kensington Park Road I’m walking the same streets I did some 30 years ago and it gives me such joy to see so many familiar faces. There’s nowhere else I'd rather be.

Since the recent increases in SDLT, the cost of acquiring a property in a prime area has obviously had an effect on values.

The upside of this is that the market is more transparent than ever.

Pure investment is no longer the chief driver, as we are seeing more

traditional motives from our buyers.

Given everything that Cameron and Osborne have thrown at this industry in the last year, referendums included, we are faring okay. Prices are down on the peak (7% to 10% by most measures) and volume is down 10% (possibly 15%), which has an effect on business. But stock levels are excellent, sellers have readjusted (on the whole) and buyers are keen to capitalise on the extraordinary finance deals available. The smarter buying agents are encouraging their clients to buy pre-Brexit, it’s all a question of readjustment and whether you want to take a punt on securing a pre-referendum, or get something on the bounce (if and when). Which reminds me of what a client said to me recently: ‘’If only I bought the flat above me in summer 2009!’’.

Perhaps the old adage “be brave when others are fearful” has never been truer?

Notting Hill will continue to prosper, it always has and it always will, and I look forward to many years of selling property in this very special part of the world. ◆

NOTTING HILL / 020 7221 2277 /mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

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UPPER ADDISON GARDENS, W14

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A most attractive and unusually wide upper duplex apartment spanning the top two floors of this impressive Victorian house.

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Joint Sole Agent

The entrance to the apartment is on the first floor and it has a superb full width drawing room with a south facing terrace overlooking the communal gardens below. There is also a good sized eat in kitchen on this floor and the upper floor has three double bedrooms with another terrace leading from the master bedroom, which has views across the mature communal gardens. The flat is beautifully presented throughout and is set on this hugely popular, tree lined road in Holland Park.

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Anthony M Sharp 020 7243 8398 anthonysharp@anthony-sharp.com

Three Bedrooms. Two Bathrooms. Large Reception. Eat-In Kitchen. Two Roof Terraces. Communal Gardens. EPC: C ÂŁ2,500,000 Share of Freehold

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A rare opportunity to own one of the largest houses in this exclusive garden square.

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Situated on the West side of this sought after garden square, an attractive and unusually spacious Grade ll listed Victorian house offered for sale in good decorative order throughout. The property is currently arranged with a separate self-contained lower ground floor flat and the house benefits from direct views over the communal garden square. A further advantage, is a good rear addition providing a playroom and guest accommodation.

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Mike Spicer 020 7243 8398 mike@anthony-sharp.com

Seven Bedrooms. Four Bathrooms. Four Receptions. Private Garden. Communal Garden Square. Grade II Listed.

Mid-Terrace House. EPC E ÂŁ6,500,000 Freehold

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An exceptionally large and most impressive lateral apartment in this prestigious Holland Park mansion block.

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This beautifully presented five bedroom apartment is located on the second floor (with lift) in Oakwood Court and offers an impressive 332sq. m of lateral accommodation.

There is also an option to purchase a private garage by separate negotiation. Oakwood Court, which is situated opposite Holland Park, is conveniently located for the amenities of both Holland Park Avenue and Kensington High Street.

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Anthony M Sharp 020 7243 8398 anthonysharp@anthony-sharp.com

Five Bedrooms. Three Bathrooms. Three Receptions. Eat-In Kitchen. Cloakroom.

Porter. EPC: C ÂŁ5,000,000 Leasehold

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A spacious and well-proportioned two bedroom apartment in a convenient location.

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William Reeve 020 7243 8398 william@anthony-sharp.com

An impressive raised ground floor apartment with high ceilings and well-proportioned accommodation. The master bedroom is quietly positioned to the rear of the property and has a delightful southerly aspect. The property is conveniently located for all the amenities of Holland Park Avenue including Holland Park (Central Line) underground station and Holland Park itself is also within walking distance.

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Two Bedrooms. Two Bathrooms.

Reception With Open-plan Kitchen.

Storage. EPC: D ÂŁ1,499,950 Share of Freehold

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L O G A N P L AC E , W8

Two Bedrooms. Two Bathrooms. Large Eat-In Kitchen. Reception. Roof Terrace.

Penthouse. Off-street Parking EPC: D £1,300pw*

An exceptionally light duplex apartment with a superb roof terrace and off-street parking.

A bright and modern two bedroom penthouse apartment ideally located between High Street Kensington and Earls Court. The main reception room gives amazing views over London and leads onto a fabulous roof terrace. The apartment also benefits from having a private off street parking space. Logan Place is conveniently located for the shopping, entertainment and transport facilities of both Kensington High Street and Earl’s Court.

*All tenancies will incur a set-up fee of £420 (incl. VAT) and, should the tenancy renew, a further renewal fee of £120 (incl. VAT) on each occasion

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Two Bedrooms. Bathroom. Kitchen.

Reception. Terrace. EPC: E £725pw*

A fantastic and spacious two bedroom apartment in this elegant period conversion set back from the Avenue.

The property, which has recently been refurbished to a high standard throughout, benefits from a large reception room with french doors leading onto a south facing terrace overlooking Holland Park Lawn Tennis Club, two double bedrooms, eat in kitchen and family bathroom. Holland Park Avenue is ideally located for the amenities of Holland Park, Notting Hill and Westfield.

*All tenancies will incur a set-up fee of £420 (incl. VAT) and, should the tenancy renew, a further renewal fee of £120 (incl. VAT) on each occasion

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I was giving career advice to a local resident’s daughter who was interested in moving into estate agency. This led to me selling their family home and helping them downsize to a lovely flat in the area. By spending some time and getting to know them, I helped them make a huge decision that genuinely changed their lives.

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stay so how about this sumptuous Grade II listed town house in Belgravia, London’s richest postcode.

This tiered five bedroom, five bathroom period home is offered on a furnished basis and takes in 3,547 sq ft of modern space, ideal for living and entertaining on a grand scale. The property also benefits from a mature south facing garden and Sloane Square is within easy walking distance. u

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P U B L I C K N OW L E D G E

FEATHERSTONE LEIGH • FULHAM •

Charles Colville

Flat Sales Negotiator Strutt & Parker, Kensington atience and pricing are the key. Over recent months we have all read the newspapers saying that property sales are taking that much longer to come to fruition due to certain factors such as stamp duty, elections and the possible impact of ‘Brexit’. On the contrary, buyers who are out viewing are on the whole very focused and some see buying

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Patience and a sensible price will bring results in this market now as an ‘opportunity’ before the expected rally post-EU Referendum. A recent sale we made just south of Kensington High Street is a prime example of this. There was a lot of interest and viewings as our client asked for a sensible price and the marketing strategy resulted with us achieving the asking price.

The sale did take longer than it would have in the height of the market (first quarter of 2014), however the important point we made here was to highlight how there are buyers out there for properties which are sensibly priced. Patience and a sensible price will bring results in this market. ◆

Str utt & Parker Kensington, 020 7938 3666; struttandparker.com

JUST LET

BOLINGBROKE ROAD W14

£1,380 Per Week

his beautiful house had been on the market with several other agents for some time.

We were in contact with the owners and felt the price was too high for the current market. Having rented many similar properties recently, we agreed a reduction in the

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asking price, and in the next viewing the house was let to a family relocating within the area on a long term tenancy. With the usual busy house market about to take off, our clients have found that our pre tenancy input works extremely well.

Recently we have noticed that the quality of the finish is almost preferable to having more space, so appearance and pricing really are key! ◆

Bective Leslie Marsh Brook Green, 020 7603 5181; bective.co.uk

MEET THE TEAM

CHESTERTONS K n i g ht sb r i d g e & B e l g r a v i a 020 7235 8090 • 020 7235 3530

Stewart Harrison Sales Manager

Featherstone Leigh

Q&A BEST SCHOOL

Part of Fulham’s lasting popularity stems from the quality schools in the area. All Saints Primary School is a particularly popular choice for many of our clients.

WHAT TO DO ON A RAINY DAY

Come in and say hi to us, we’re on New King’s Road in Fulham. Or head to the trendy Harwood Arms for a drink Ω I’d recommend trying their delicious scotch eggs.

BEST RESTAURANT

Fulham has boutique restaurants and bars for every taste. I personally love eating at the Primavera Restaurant on the New Kings Road, a great Italian with great people!

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Debra Stroud

Barnaby Hill

Albert Bitici

Sales Director

Associate, Sales

Lettings Manager

I have only worked for one company since leaving school. I sometimes think I have seen everything, but then I am reminded that you never know what lies behind the front door of a property.

This is what makes my job so fascinating. ◆

I have worked in the London property market for the last nine years, from Battersea to the Knightsbridge and Belgravia team. I love the market and have dealt with everything from small studio apartments to large mansions. ◆

With nearly ten years experience in property, my career began in New York where I held a sales position at Prudential Douglas Elliman. I am a keen photographer and have also taken up cricket since relocating to the UK. ◆

Situated between Putney and Chelsea right on the bank of the Thames, Fulham has an array of wonderful green spaces including Bishops Park, Hurlingham Park, South Park and the famous members only Hurlingham club. ◆

Featherstone Leigh Fulham, 020 7610 9755; featherstoneleigh.co.uk

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Buchanan Gardens, NW10 £1,875,000 Freehold

A fabulous Victorian family house (circa 2,398 sq ft) situated on an attractive tree-lined street in Kensal Rise.This stunning property has many original features and includes a magnificent kitchen/breakfast room which has been both extended and lowered in order to maximise space and light, with bi-folding doors opening to the landscaped south-facing garden. EPC=E.Two reception rooms, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, WC, open-plan kitchen, juliette balcony and garden. Sole Agents

020 8960 0181 shauna@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Kelfield Gardens, W10 £2,250,000 Freehold

Oxford Gdns, W10 £995,000 Share of Freehold

020 8960 0181 shauna@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

020 8960 0181 shauna@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

A rare opportunity to acquire an unmodernised and unextended Edwardian family house with south-facing garden which occupies a prime position in the highly sought after St Quintin Conservation Area. EPC=E. Double reception room, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate WC, kitchen and garden. Sole Agents

An exceptional first floor two bedroom apartment situated in W10's premier address. Featuring large, bright, airy rooms with high ceilings and minimalist design.The flat occupies the first floor of a handsome villa on much sought after Oxford Gardens. EPC=D. Reception room, two bedrooms, bathroom and open-plan kitchen. Sole Agents

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Kensington Park Mews, W11 £2,100,000 Freehold

A stunning house with a south-facing aspect situated in this private gated mews in the heart of Notting Hill, just one minute's walk from Portobello Road and five minutes from Westbourne Grove.This flexible four bedroom house benefits from a superb first floor reception room and a charming master bedroom with a southfacing terrace. EPC=E. Reception room, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, open-plan kitchen, terrace and off-street parking. Sole Agents

020 7221 2277 ben@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Woodsford Square, W14 £2,850,000 Freehold

Hyde Park Sq, W2 £3,500,000 Share of Freehold

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A spacious family house which offers an excellent range of accommodation and enjoys tranquil leafy views over beautifully maintained communal gardens. EPC=D.Two reception rooms, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, cloakroom, utility room, kitchen, garage, garden, communal gardens and offstreet parking. Joint Sole Agents

Magnificent penthouse apartment in an elegant period Grade II listed building just moments from Hyde Park and less than five minutes' walk from Paddington Station. EPC=D.Three reception rooms, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen, roof terrace, communal gardens and selfcontained studio flat. Joint Sole Agents

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Lexham Gardens, W8 £1,395 per week Fees Apply

A pristine family flat arranged over the top two floors of a well-maintained period conversion. Accessed on the second floor, the property features four double bedrooms, a spacious reception room with separate eat-in kitchen and a glorious south-facing terrace. Benefiting from wood flooring, extensive storage throughout and floods of natural light. EPC=D.Two reception rooms, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, study, kitchen and roof terrace. Unfurnished. Joint Sole Agents

020 7221 2277 sophie@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Lansdowne Road, W11 £4,650 per week Fees Apply

Bark Place, W2 £1,050 per week Fees Apply

020 7221 2277 hannah@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

020 7221 2277 neha@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Beautiful house on this wonderful street in Notting Hill.The property provides the perfect balance of family accommodation and elegant entertaining space. Available for long or short lets immediately. EPC=F.Two reception rooms, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, garden and communal gardens. Furnished. Sole Agents

Well presented four bedroom house situated on a desirable tree-lined street in Bayswater.The property has been recently refurbished resulting in a contemporary and stylish home which also benefits from a private garden. EPC=E. Reception room, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen and garden. Unfurnished. Sole Agents

mountgrangeheritage.co.uk Bayswater 020 7402 0070

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North Kensington 020 8960 0181

Notting Hill 020 7221 2277

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Ladbroke Grove, W11 £575 per week Fees Apply

On the third floor of this landmark grade II listed building this property benefits from a porter, spacious reception room and west-facing balcony overlooking glorious communal gardens. Located at the highest point of Ladbroke Grove so very convenient for transport links and the many and varied local shops of Notting Hill and Westbourne Grove. EPC=C. Reception room, two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and balcony. Furnished. Sole Agents

020 7221 2277 neha@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Hippodrome Mews, W11 £800 per week Fees Apply

Kensington Pk Rd, W11 £700 per week Fees Apply

020 7221 2277 sophie@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

020 7221 2277 hannah@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

A spacious and contemporary two double bedroom mews house suitable for a couple or a young family, in a quiet yet central and convenient location, close to Holland Park and Latimer Road underground stations.

EPC=D. Reception room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, west-facing terrace and garage. Unfurnished. Sole Agents

Great flat with garden on this fashionable street just moments from Notting Hill tube station and a short walk from Westbourne Grove, Golborne Road and Portobello Road. EPC=C. Reception room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen and terraced garden. Furnished or unfurnished. Sole Agents

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A fantastic opportunity to purchase a beautifully presented five bedroom family house with off street parking in Notting Hill. The house was designed by the award winning architect and interior designer, Staffan Tollgard Design Group and offers a grand reception room, ample volume and light over four floors. The house accentuates contemporary features with period elegance, designed with both family living and entertainment very much in mind.

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BLENHEIM CRESCENT, W11 A fabulous double-fronted house with a triple aspect and elegantly proportioned rooms. Presented in immaculate condition this house boasts a superb roof terrace spanning the entire footprint of the house.

Energy Rating: E. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dressing room, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/dining/family room, conservatory, cloakroom, 2 patios, roof terrace, off-street parking.

Freehold Guide Price ÂŁ5,250,000

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VICTORIA GROVE MEWS, W2

FARM PLACE, W8

A beautifully presented two storey, double-fronted mews house in a cobbled cul-de-sac in RBK&C, with well proportioned living and bedroom accommodation. Approx. 891 sq ft. Energy Rating: D.

With contemporary and creative design, this three bedroom house was completely remodelled and offers flexible accommodation over three floors. Approx. 1,465 sq ft. Energy Rating: D.

2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception, kitchen/breakfast room, attic.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, terrace, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £1,595,000

Freehold Guide Price £2,650,000

CAMPDEN HILL ROAD, W8

BRUNSWICK GARDENS, W8

An immaculate Grade II Listed Georgian mid-terrace family house, with fabulous entertaining space over four floors. Of note is the open-plan kitchen opening onto the garden. Approx. 2,319 sq ft.

An unmodernised 5 bedroom family house with a 33 ft garden situated on a wide, cherry tree-lined street of white painted, stucco-fronted Victorian houses just off Kensington Church Street.

Approx. 3,324 sq ft. Energy Rating: D.

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, terrace, garden, nanny bedroom.

Freehold Guide Price £4,495,000

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HOLLYWOOD MEWS, SW10 An extremely well presented mews house located in a secluded and secure gated mews just behind Hollywood Road. The house benefits from off-street car parking as well as an RBK&C parking permit and is well located for the local amenities along Fulham and King’s Road. Approx. 931 sq ft. Energy Rating: B. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, loft storage.

Freehold Guide Price £1,695,000

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OXSHOTT, SURREY A magnificent bespoke family residence standing in grounds of approximately 1.5 acres, situated in the heart of the prestigious Crown Estate. Approx. 12,705 sq ft. Energy Rating: B. 7 bedrooms (master en suite with dressing room and balcony), 4 reception rooms, study, bespoke kitchen/breakfast room with dining area, utility room, leisure complex, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, 3 car garage, self-contained 1 bedroom annexe.

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This is a popular village with those wanting the country lifestyle in Cambridgeshire To identify the modern ‘good lifers’ Strutt & Parker categorised those moving to villages into different types. These include ‘the Downtons’ who are wealthy families who escape the city for a prime village house, and ‘Rusticarians’. These are young entrepreneurs who home work from a broadband bungalow or cyber cottage. And finally we

ew research shows the village is back in fashion as more of us turn our backs on the grit of urban survival.

Mention villages to most Londoners and they may assume you’re talking about one of the capital’s urban ersatz. But according to research from Strutt & Parker, a fifth of the home movers want to live in a real village, away from the city.

Escaping city life and embracing the country is a trend created by both high house prices in urban areas as well as the opportunities presented by home working, not to mention a desire to don wellies and waxed jackets. Other reasons, the research highlights, include lower living costs, a healthier lifestyle, more privacy and being closer to family and friends.

Great Shelford £1,495,000

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Those with a bucolic bent also want, outstanding countryside views (or sea views), walking trails, sporting facilities, cycling or biking trails and equestrian facilities, the research shows.

They’re clearly a hard bunch to please. For Strutt & Parker it is simple – a community of between 3,000 and 10,000 houses. But for the vast majority of London families shipping out, close proximity to a train station is going to be essential. Here are three villages that come close pastoral perfection.

The Old Forge, Thruxton £575,000

GREAT SHELFORD

his is a popular village with those wanting the country lifestyle in Cambridgeshire but who also need to commute back to the City. It’s an hour and 20 minutes from Liverpool Street to Shelford station, which makes it just about commutable. The village’s treats include pubs, restaurants, banks, cycle shops, a deli, bakery and garden centre. What can you buy there? Try this five bedroom, high-spec house with a double garage and garden. It’s for sale with Strutt & Parker at £1,495,000 01223 459502.

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THRUXTON

hruxton is an ancient village close to the A303 on which you’ll drive to Andover train station. From there trains can be caught to London Waterloo which takes an hour and 20 minutes. The village has a green, two pubs, a church, community hall and a school. A garden centre is scheduled to open soon, and there’s a petrol station cum farm shop in Weyhill, the next village along.

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close proximity to a train station is going to be essential bedroom cottage with a huge garden in the centre of Thruxton, opposite the village green. On the market for £575,000, 01722 344058.

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his ravishingly beautiful village sits on the River Thames between Oxford and Didcot and is renowned as the home of Herbert Asquith, the prime minister who took Britain in the First World War. The village has a school, a village hall, cricket and football pitches and three pubs including a popular gastro pub.

London is just 45 minutes away via Didcot, which is a short drive from the village.

What can you buy there? This plot of land, which is on the market for £325,000, has planning permission for a five bedroom home almost on the water’s edge of the Thames. The Thames bimbles past the wonderful 1.4-acre plot. For more information, Strutt & Parker, 01865 366662. u

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EPC - D

Sandringham Road , NW2

£869,950 Freehold

Beautifully presented mid-terraced family home in this period

• 3 bedrooms, intercommunicating receptions

property occupying 1066 sq ft of spacious living space,

• Contemporary style fitted kitchen leading onto garden

decorated to an exceptionally high standard with scope to

• Great position within easy walking distance of transport

extend into the loft (subject to planning). Viewing essential.

• Double glazing, FGCH, period features

EPC - E

Lushington Road, NW10

£1,599,950 Freehold

Elegant 4 double bedroom house arranged over 2039 sq ft,

• Stunning custom built kitchen/breakfast room

situated in this very popular location in the heart of Kensal

• Large & sunny conservatory used as dining area

Green, beautifully presented with many original features -

• Mature rear landscaped garden

tessellated flooring, fireplaces, cornicing, sash windows.

• Attention to detail throughout - viewing essential

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Blackstone Road, NW2

£1,799,950 Freehold

A fine example of a full refurbished/restructuring of a

• 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, master suite

substantial 1915-1925 built semi-detached house to provide

• 3 reception rooms, 31ft kitchen/diner

3 floors of fabulous lateral living space, ideal for a growing

• Luton lighting, Sonos, underfloor heating, alarm

family. Great location close to transport & Gladstone Park.

• Sunny rear garden with paved terrace

EPC - E

Dartmouth Road, NW2

£2,599,950 Freehold

A substantial detached red brick period house arranged over

• 5 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms

two floors and laid out over 2481 sq ft of fine lateral living

• Fabulous 90 ft mature rear garden

space for a growing family. Beautifully presented throughout

• Excellent position close to amenities & transport

in an enviable position on the Mapesbury Conservation Area.

• Full of original features - viewing essential

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EPC - D

BRONDESBURY VILLAS, NW6

£760,000 Share Of Freehold

Close to the popular Salusbury Road is this beautifully presented 2 bedroom first floor conversion spanning over 815 sq ft with modern fully fitted semi-open plan kitchen, ensuite to master bedroom, family bathroom, many original features and no upper chain.

Viewing is highly recommended!

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Excellent condition, period features • Offered chain free • Close to Queens Park & transport

EPC - D

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CLARENCE ROAD, NW6

£1,550,000 Freehold

Delightful, very well presented 4 bedroom mid-terraced period house. The property benefits from 27 ft double reception, 22 ft extended kitchen/diner with bi-fold doors opening onto the 40 ft rear garden & master bedroom with en-suite shower room.

Excellent location close to amenities & transport links. Viewing essential.

• Spanning over 1675 sq ft • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Master bedroom with en-suite • Bright & spacious throughout

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HARTLAND ROAD, NW6

£1,800,000 Freehold

Larger than average & immaculately presented 4 double bedroom terraced house arranged over 1630 sq ft, boasting 28 ft double reception and spacious kitchen/breakfast room, well maintained rear garden, en-suite bathroom to master bedroom. Set on one of the area's premier roads, close to shops & transports. Must be seen to be fully appreciated.

• Spacious terraced house, 1630 sq ft • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Bright kitchen/breakfast room • 23 ft garden, great position

EPC - E

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TORBAY ROAD, NW6

£1,000 Per Week (Fees Apply)

Available to rent is this beautiful 4 bedroom family home comprising of large double reception, open plan fully extended modern kitchen/diner, 40 ft rear garden, good sized bedrooms; the loft has been converted to form the bright master bedroom. Well positioned close to transport links & the open spaces of Queens Park.

• 4 double bedrooms • 1 bathroom + guest WC, 40 ft garden • Offered unfurnished • Viewing highly recommended

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EPC - E

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CHEVENING ROAD, NW6

£2,750,000 Freehold

Stunning 3/4 bedroom semi-detached period house lovingly refurbished to a high specification, situated close to the open spaces of Queens Park boasting 25 ft double reception, bright extended kitchen/family room opening onto a fabulous 110 ft sunny rear garden, master bedroom with en-suite and off street parking. Viewing essential.

• Newly refurbished, 2233 sq ft • 3/4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms + WC • 110 ft rear garden, OSP • Underfloor heating

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With its stunning contemporar y architecture setting the tone for the superb specif ication that each apartment affords, Chronicle Heights sets the bar for modern living.

The building’s innovative tiered design ensures that each apartment enjoys generous private outdoor space and offers stunning views over Gladstone Park.

Add to this the development’s outstanding transport links into Central London and you can be whisked from your tranquil home surroundings to the heart of the capital in just minutes.

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Hillgate Place W8 £3,500,000 A truly unique, architecturally designed, four-bedroom mews house, tucked away on a quiet gated enclave in the heart of Hillgate Village. EPC=C

• Four bedrooms • Three bathrooms • Approx 1,860 sqft • Kensington/Notting Hill border Kensington Sales: 020 7368 4450 sales.kns@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Ladbroke Road W11 ÂŁ3,250,000 A wonderful five-bedroom Victorian house with a south facing garden in prime Notting Hill. Freehold. EPC=D Notting Hill Sales: 020 7313 2890 sales.not@marshandparsons.co.uk

Hippodrome Mews W11 ÂŁ1,650,000 A stylishly designed, three-bedroom property, located in the heart of Holland Park. Freehold. EPC=C Holland Park Sales: 020 7605 6890 sales.hol@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Kempe Road NW6 £1,300 per week A beautiful four-bedroom family home, located on one of the most sought-after roads in Queen’s Park. EPC=D Queen’s Park Lettings: 020 7624 4513 lets.qpk@marshandparsons.co.uk

Holland Park W11 £895 per week An exceptional one-bedroom apartment, on the raised ground-floor of a stunning stucco-fronted villa. EPC=E Holland Park Lettings: 020 7605 6890 lets.hol@marshandparsons.co.uk

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BROOK GREEN 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB SHEPHERDS BUSH 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS ACTON 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD

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GIRDLERS ROAD W14 £2,500 PW / £10,833 PCM

MELROSE GARDENS W6 £1,800 PW / £7,800 PCM

• 6 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • 2 RECEPTIONS • KITCHEN

• 6/7 BEDROOMS • DOUBLE RECEPTION • KITCHEN

• 5 FAMILY BATHROOMS • PAVED GARDEN • EPC RATING C 72

• 3 BATHROOMS • SOUTH FACING GARDEN • EPC RATING C 69

LETTINGS 0207 371 4071

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HAMMERSMITH GROVE W6 £1,750 PW / £7,583 PCM

WESTWICK GARDENS W14 £850 PW / £3,683 PCM

• VILLA STYLE HOUSE • 6 BEDROOMS • 2 FLOORS OF LIVING

• 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • RECEPTION • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

• GARDEN • OFF STREET PARKING • EPC RATING D 66

• 2 BATHROOMS • ROOF TERRACE • EPC RATING D 65

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STERNDALE ROAD W14 GUIDE £2.75M FREEHOLD

DEWHURST ROAD W14 GUIDE £2.55M FREEHOLD

• 5 BEDROOMS • KITCHEN/DINING/RECEPTION • 1ST FL RECEPTION

• 5/6 BEDROOMS • DOUBLE RECEPTION • KITCHEN/DINING ROOM

• 4 BATHROOMS • WALLED GARDEN • EPC RATING D 61

• 3 BATHROOMS • 46' GARDEN • EPC RATING E 41

BROOK GREEN 020 7371 4171

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DEVONPORT ROAD W12 GUIDE £2.25M FREEHOLD

ANLEY ROAD W14 GUIDE £1.75M FREEHOLD

• 4/5 BEDROOMS • 2/3 RECEPTIONS • KITCHEN/DINING ROOM

• 4/5 BEDROOMS • DOUBLE RECEPTION • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

• 3 BATHROOMS • GARDEN & ROOF TERRACE • EPC RATING D 64

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n exclusive newly refurbished apartment situated in the heart of Belgravia. The flat is spread across one floor and comprises of two large double bedrooms both with en suite bathrooms and walk in wardrobes. The living space opens out to a stone courtyard which has a middle placed fire feature and outdoor lighting. The apartment has been finished to the highest standard with state of the art fixtures and fittings.

It is well situated for transport links being close to Victoria, Hyde Park Corner and Knightsbridge tube stations. u  Portico Bloomsbury , 020 7291 0650; portico.com

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bedrooms (one with en suite shower room) and a modern family bathroom. This property is a short walk from Fulham Broadway and Parsons Green underground stations and the many amenities of the local area. u Featherstone Leigh Fulham, 020 7384 3012; featherstoneleigh.co.uk

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arlisle Mansions is a stylish three bedroom partment in a well kept mansion block which has been refurbished with a high quality specification. All three

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of the bedrooms are spacious and benefit from an en suite shower/bathroom. The property boasts two reception rooms, entertaining space and plenty of storage throughout.

The flat itself is very well kept and benefits from an abundance of natural light,

while the apartment block is also well maintained and sits on a lovely, quiet street very close to the amenities of Victoria, Belgravia and Westminster. u  John D Wood & Co. Belgravia, 020 7223 8848, johndwood.co.uk

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Buying, selling or renting with Aspire, you’ll have one point of contact who will know your brief inside out and manage your transaction from start to finish. Should you need to leave a message, we aim to get back to you within 24 minutes, not 24 hours. Just good old common sense and efficiency. Basic really. #smallthingsbigdifferences aspire.co.uk

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PROPERTY / DEVELOPMENTS NIGEL LEWIS

NEW HOMES R EG E N E RAT I O N

RADICAL MAKEOVERS?

he capital’s race to build more T homes is having an unexpected result for some of its less predictable neighbourhoods, says Nigel Lewis.

High prices and fewer homes for sale in the most desirable parts of London mean areas that have been less fashionable for years, are getting makeovers and – more importantly for London’s accommodationstarved residents – new homes. Areas that buyers might have previously struck off their wish lists are now go-to areas. And the developers’ cranes are following suit, crowding once sleepy skylines with their one-legged swingers. Here we look at some of the areas being upgraded with both regeneration cash as well as new, gleaming apartments developments.

SOUTH: ELEPHANT & CASTLE

here were some tentative signs of regeneration in and around Elephant and Castle during the mid-noughties when an expensive improvement programme was announced and several high-profile new homes developments were built. But after these were completed, the recession put a stop to any new money coming in. It’s all now picking up again with £3 billion earmarked for the area. As well as a more pedestrianfriendly road layout, there are several new developments under construction including Elephant Park, a former council estate. It is to include a new shopping precinct, gardens, and 2,500 sustainable homes.

Developer Lendlease has just launched its latest phase called Highwood Gardens, which comprises 307 homes surrounded by attractive courtyard gardens designed by leading landscape architects, Gillespies.

The new apartments at Highwood Gardens are available from £540,000. For more information, call 020 3675 9955 or visit www.elephantpark.co.uk. u

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CENTRAL: SOHO SQUARE

ou might assume Soho and regeneration wouldn’t go together given its West End location, but only recently has the area’s sleazier reputation begun to wear off – much to the horror of fans such as Steven Fry and Marc Almond, who want to stop what they call its sanitisation.

The arguments over Soho centre around its retail makeover and the loss of the small, independent shops that make it so unique and, consequently, apartment developers are treading carefully. Rather than shiny new blocks, older properties are being upgraded. The most recent example is the Duke of Portland’s former townhouse on Soho Square. Built during the late 17th century, this Grade II listed property is now called 10, Soho Square, a development

by Oakmayne Bespoke where just one apartment is left to purchase for £4.75 million. Call Oakmayne Bespoke on 020 7407 3667 or visit www.10sohosquare.com. u

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WEST: WHITE CITY

f you’ve been wondering exactly what’s going to happen to the former BBC HQ site at White City, then we can reveal all. The site is to retain a connection with the BBC – it’s Worldwide operation has already moved into a new HQ and three studios will still operate on the site. But the army of camera operators, presenters, and stressed producers will now be joined by 950 new homes and apartments, new cafés and restaurants, a cinema, offices and a new outpost of Soho House. The first phase of the development includes 432 homes, due for completion in 2018, where prices start at £700,000 for a one-bedroom apartment to £7 million for a penthouse. More information at ww.televisioncentre.com. u

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THAMES POINT, THE BOULEVARD , SW6 £1,650,000

KE Y FE AT URES Three Bedrooms Prestigious Riverside Development Fantastic Views Of The Thames Balcony Stylish Contemporary Kitchen Off-Street Parking & Communal Gardens

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CROOKHAM ROAD, FULHAM, SW6 £445 PW

KE Y FE AT URES Two Bedrooms Residential Tree-Lined Street Neutrally Decorated Throughout Close To Parsons Green Station Private Terrace

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Lettings 020 7751 5100 www.farrar.co.uk

CATHCART ROAD, LONDON, SW10 This beautifully presented two bedroom, two bathroom flat is situated on the raised ground floor of a period building situated close to all the amenities of Earls Court. The flat boasts plenty of natural light and benefits from wood floors and high ceilings throughout. The reception room has original shutters and a lovely bay window.

EPC Rating: F.

UNFURNISHED

£625

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*Tenants are advised when renting a property the advertised rent does not include council tax, water or utility charges. The administration fees are £175 (inc. VAT) and referencing charges of £40 per Tenant/Guarantor. The inventory check in cost will vary but should not exceed £150 and a 6-8 week deposit is required.

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NETHERTON GROVE, LONDON, SW10 A wonderful apartment on the top two floors of a period conversion property that boasts great proportions throughout, providing ample entertaining space in the open plan reception/dining room. The property is immaculately presented with a contemporary kitchen and there are two well proportioned bedrooms situated on the upper floor which both have en-suite bathrooms. EPC Rating: E.

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FAMOUS PLACES London hides a plethora of celebrity homes. These are the most recent to come on the market

ROTTEN PLACE TO BUY?

t’s four decades since punk spilled spitting and screaming onto our TV screen and the Sex Pistols’ released their debut single, Anarchy in the UK. Original band members Johnny Rotten, Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock shocked TV interviewers and caused mayhem at concerts. But it didn’t last long.

After touring the US, Rotten – real name John Lydon – left the band in 1978 and retreated to a house he’d just bought in Chelsea. Lydon, now 60, sold the five-floor property in 1981 when he moved to New York, and the building has since been divided up into two apartments, with a blue plaque outside to celebrate his time there. Back then the apartment on Gunter Grove had smoke-stained walls and a low-slung futon style couch, but it’s since had a makeover and is yours to rent for £1,295 a week. u Savills 0207 578 9020 www.savills.co.uk

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nominated for a Grammy award. But after nine years together the band broke up, blaming internal conflicts.

The singer has been ploughing his own furrow since then and has a new solo album out next month These People - with songs tackling topics such as the war in Syria, the Arab Spring uprisings and the death of a close friend. But it all started at Vernon Yard Recordings, an independent label owned by Virgin Records based in Notting Hill. The building was converted into houses, where a four bedroom mews house is now up for sale at £4.5m. u Domus Nova 0207 727 1717 www.domusnova.com

Back then the apartment on Gunter Grove had smoke-stained walls UPSTAIRS DAISY’S DOWNSTAIRS DIGS

ownton character Sarah Bunting played by Daisy Lewis was an idealistic teacher keen on bringing social justice to the world in series four and five. And it’s not the first time she has played feisty female characters. Before joining the period drama, she had parts in Doctor Who and After You’ve Gone, but has also produced movies including a short film starring Charles Dance. The actress also has an eye for property; she shared a penthouse flat with her brother in Pimlico before moving into her own pad, an interest that evidently runs in the family as her father John is chairman of the Groucho Club and part owns the Sloane Square hotel. The Lewis siblings’ flat is now up for sale at £2.25m. The three bedroom property in Warwick Square has views across the capital. u Jackson-Stops 0207 828 4050 www.jackson-stops.co.uk

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HOME TO A BITTER SWEET SYMPHONY?

erve frontman Richard Ashcroft has always been a serious soul, singing about life being a Bitter Sweet Symphony and moaning that The Drugs Don’t Work. But both tunes became classics and propelled the Wigan band’s album Urban Hymns to the top of the charts worldwide. At the end of the ‘90s, The Verve had won two Brit Awards, made the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and were

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£2.25 Million

£4.5 Million

Photography fans with deep pockets should like this luxury apartment block FLAT COMES WITH DAVID BAILEY SNAPS

hotography fans with deep pockets should like this luxury apartment block. It comes with its own art gallery stocked with original pictures created by legendary celebrity snapper David Bailey. The snapper was commissioned by the block’s developers to take photographs of the local area for each apartment as well as 19 large artworks which are on show in the ‘lobby gallery’. The block has 44 high-end residences

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with prices starting at £3.8m and has so many amenities that you wouldn’t need to venture out very often. Owners at The Chilterns get a restaurant, gym and sauna, private cinema and wine cellars. There’s also underground parking and a 24-hour concierge. Near Marylebone High Street, the apartment building fronts onto Chiltern Street, famous for its Chiltern Firehouse Hotel & Restaurant, trendy bars and boutique designer stores. One furnished three bedroom property has now been put up for sale at £7.7m, with 10 specially commissioned framed Bailey prints featuring Regency architecture, the BBC HQ, Baker Street Underground Station, Regent’s Park and the boating lake. u The Chilterns 0208 418 1070 www.thechilternsw1.com

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SCENE OF A HITCHCOCK HOUSING DRAMA

aster of suspense Alfred Hitchcock got his first shot at directing in 1922 with the film Number 13. This and many of his early films were shot at Gainsborough Studios. However, at the start of WW2 the building’s chimney was deemed a liability during air raids, and the studio was sold in 1949. After starting life as a power station, then going into the movie business, the building in Hoxton has also been used as a whisky store, housed theatre productions, and a fashion show by Alexander McQueen. Much of it was demolished in 2002 and flats were built on the site, but as a nod to its cinematic past, you’ll find a huge sculpture of Hitchock’s head in the centre of the four apartment blocks.

A one bedroom flat has just come on the market for £575,000. u Foxtons 0207 704 5000 www.foxtons.co.uk

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EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH EVENT HOSTED AT GARDEN HOUSE, KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE THURSDAY 12TH MAY 4–8PM A COMPLETE REFURBISHMENT OF A UNIQUE PERIOD BUILDING ONE, TWO AND THREE BEDROOM LUXURY APARTMENTS FOR SALE • Direct access to Kensington Gardens Square • 1, 2 & 3 bedroom newly refurbished, luxury apartments • Located in Zone 1, just moments from Hyde Park, Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill and Portobello Road • Excellent transport links, including Bayswater and Queensway underground stations just 5 minutes walk, will be further enhanced with the arrival of Crossrail services from nearby Paddington Station in 2018 • 24 hour concierge • 999 year lease ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW OPEN DAY: SATURDAY 14TH MAY 10AM–5PM 1 BEDROOM FROM £1,000,000* 2 BEDROOM FROM £2,000,000* FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

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Kensington’s new quarter n Situated in one of the most desirable locations in London n 24hr concierge, secure parking, gym, pool, spa, private screening room, business suite

375 Kensington High Street, W14

n 5 Minute walk to Tube & Underground stations

Apartments to rent from £600 per week 1 Beds (avg 520 sq ft) from £600 per week

2 Beds (avg 950 sq ft) from £950 per week

Deluxe residents leisure suite

Call us now on 020

3302 5674 or email kens@brlets.co.uk or visit www.brlets.co.uk 5 Thackeray Street, Kensington, London W8 5ET London offices: Canary Wharf | City | Colindale | Ealing | Fulham Greenwich | Hammersmith | Hampstead | Highgate | Hyde Park Kensington | Kew | Knightsbridge | Surrey Quays | Wapping International: Hong Kong | India | Malaysia | Singapore

Additional charges apply: Tenancy Agreement, Credit Check & Inventory Report.

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Fitzrovia

ÂŁ1,500 pw Furnished

3 Bedrooms | Reception | 3 Bathrooms | Apartment 24hr Concierge | Gym | Nearby Amenities | EPC - B Hyde Park 020 3417 3703

hyde@brlets.co.uk

Fifteen offices open six days a week Monday - Saturday Canary Wharf | City | Colindale | Ealing | Fulham | Greenwich | Hammersmith | Hampstead Highgate | Hyde Park | Kensington | Kew | Knightsbridge | Surrey Quays | Wapping Additional charges apply: Tenancy Agreement, Credit Check & Inventory Report. For details visit www.brlets.co.uk/tenantinfo

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To arrange a viewing or for more information call

020 7319 9783

Chelsea

£385 pw Furnished

London’s Letting Agency

info@brlets.co.uk www.brlets.co.uk

Kensington

£675 pw Furnished

Studio/Living Space | 1 Bathroom | Apartment 24hr Concierge | Nearby Amenities & Tube | EPC - C Knightsbridge 020 3302 7174 knight@brlets.co.uk

2 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Apartment Balcony | Lift | Amenities & Tube Nearby | EPC - C

Imperial Wharf

West Kensington

£695 pw Furnished

Kensington 020 3302 5674

kens@brlets.co.uk

£825 pw Furnished

3 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Apartment Balcony | 24hr Concierge | Gym | EPC - C

3 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Apartment Terrace | Porter | Parking | Close to Tube | EPC - C

Fulham 020 3503 0015

Kensington 020 3302 5674

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South Kensington

ÂŁ950 pw Furnished

2 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Apartment Communal Garden | Nearby Amenities | EPC - E Kensington 020 3302 5674

kens@brlets.co.uk

Fifteen offices open six days a week Monday - Saturday Canary Wharf | City | Colindale | Ealing | Fulham | Greenwich | Hammersmith | Hampstead Highgate | Hyde Park | Kensington | Kew | Knightsbridge | Surrey Quays | Wapping Additional charges apply: Tenancy Agreement, Credit Check & Inventory Report. For details visit www.brlets.co.uk/tenantinfo

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To arrange a viewing or for more information call

020 7319 9783

Chelsea

£425 pw Furnished

London’s Letting Agency

info@brlets.co.uk www.brlets.co.uk

Paddington

£600 pw Furnished

1 Bedroom | Reception | 1 Bathroom | Apartment 24hr Concierge | Lift | Nearby Amenities | EPC - C Knightsbridge 020 3302 7174 knight@brlets.co.uk

2 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Apartment Balcony | Neary Amenities & Tube | EPC - C

Fulham

Fulham Reach

£790 pw Furnished

Hyde Park 020 3417 3703

hyde@brlets.co.uk

£850 pw Unfurnished

2 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Apartment Day Time Porter | Lift | Private Garden | EPC - C

2 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Apartment 24hr Concierge | Spa | Gym | Pool | EPC - C

Knightsbridge 020 3302 7174

Hammersmith 020 8528 4110

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Imperial Wharf

London SW6 Apartments to rent from £400 per week

n Premier riverside development adjacent to Chelsea Harbour n Vibrant location; shops, bars, gym and restaurants on your doorstep n Own train station plus water taxi service to the City (20 mins)

Manhattan Studios from £400 per week

2 Bed Apartments from £550 per week

Call us now on 020

3503 0015 or email iw@brlets.co.uk or visit www.brlets.co.uk 15 The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, London, SW6 2UB London offices: Canary Wharf | City | Colindale | Ealing | Fulham Greenwich | Hammersmith | Hampstead | Highgate | Hyde Park Kensington | Kew | Knightsbridge | Surrey Quays | Wapping International: Hong Kong | India | Malaysia | Singapore

Additional charges apply: Tenancy Agreement, Credit Check & Inventory Report.

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Convenient on-site office at 15 The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf (next to the Karen Hardy Dance studio)

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Chippenham Mews, W9 £1,250,000 Freehold A stylish Mews house with a super 23’ reception room. This three floor house has been extensively refurbished and now provides a comfortable home on the north side of this cobbled mews, just to the north of Harrow Road.

Reception Room, two bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, cloakroom, kitchen, garage. EPC – C

Kensington Court Place, W8 £4,100,000 Freehold An elegant terraced house in this popular location to the south of Kensington Square and within walking distance of Hyde Park and Kensington High Street.

Double reception room, sitting room/fourth bedroom, kitchen/dining room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, cloakroom, patio, EPC – D

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Fairholt Street, SW7 ÂŁ3,000 pw A simply stunning house of over 2,100 sq ft, in Knightsbridge village completely refurbished in recent years.

Laid out over five floors, the house has three bedrooms all with en suite bath or shower, the master bedroom having both as well as a terrace, double reception room leading to a terrace, kitchen/dining room, media room/home cinema, cloakroom. EPC - C

Princes Gate Mews, SW7 ÂŁ1,300 pw A wonderful three bedroom house on the southern terrace of this popular South Kensington Mews and within easy walking distance of South Kensington tube and Hyde Park.

Reception room, kitchen/dining room, three bedrooms, two shower rooms, bathroom (all en suite), cloakroom, study landing, terrace, garage, EPC - C

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Established 1897

CHELTENHAM TERRACE, Chelsea SW3 A spacious three double bedroom ground floor apartment on Cheltenham Terrace. Located in Whitelands House but with its own private entrance, the apartment benefits from both a quiet and convenient location. Generous accommodation is provided throughout with further scope to improve the current layout should it be desired. The apartment is moments from the Kings Road and its world class shopping and dining and would make an ideal pied-aterre or downsizing opportunity. Offered with no onward chain. EPC rating C. Share of Freehold Guide price: £3,150,000 020 7225 5752 francis.burca@harrodsestates.com

KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE: 82 BROMPTON ROAD LONDON SW3 1ER T: 020 7225 6506 MAYFAIR OFFICE: 61 PARK LANE LONDON W1K 1QF T: 020 7409 9001 CHELSEA OFFICE: 58 FULHAM ROAD LONDON SW3 6HH T: 020 7225 6700 KENSINGTON OFFICE: 48-50 KENSINGTON CHURCH STREET LONDON W8 4DG T: 020 3650 4600

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WOLFE HOUSE, Kensington W14 This stylish three bedroom apartment (1,653sq ft/ 137sq m) is located on the 9th floor of this landmark development on Kensington High Street. The apartment is one of the largest in the building and benefits from a fantastic triple aspect.

The incredibly spacious, 41ft long, reception room has been beautifully designed to incorporate an open plan kitchen, dining and living area and the apartment further benefits from a superb wrap around terrace of 645sq ft. The apartment comprises of a master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite, and two further bedrooms, one with ensuite, separate bathroom plus an underground parking space.

375 Kensington High Street is a luxurious new development located at the western end of Kensington, benefiting from 24 hour concierge and security, a stunning leisure suite for residents only, comprising gymnasium, swimming pool, spa area, treatment rooms and cinema. Managed by Harrods Estates Asset Management. EPC rating B. Leasehold: Approximately 994 years remaining Guide price: ÂŁ3,500,000 020 3650 4600 nicholas.shaw@harrodsestates.com

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New Release The Penthouse Collection, Faulkner House

A collection of elegantly designed 2 and 3 bedroom penthouses at London’s ultimate riverside address.

Prices from ÂŁ1,850,000* Fulham Reach Riverside Show Apartments and Marketing Suite, Distillery Road, London W6 9RU 020 3603 4575 | enquiries@fulhamreach.co.uk | www.fulhamreach.co.uk Proud to be a member of the Berkeley Group of companies

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CREMORNE ROAD, CHELSEA SW10 Never before on the market this much loved family house is looking for a new owner. The generously proportioned rooms give scope to make it their own - 1992 sq ft (185 sq m). Four/Five Bedrooms, Three/Four Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Two Bathrooms, Garden, Roof Terrace. EPC Rating TBC Freehold £1,800,000

STADIUM STREET, CHELSEA SW10 Immaculately presented four bedroom house in ‘Lots Village’ with bags of character providing flexible family accommodation 1697 sq Ft (158 sq m) Four Bedrooms, Two Reception Rooms, Family Kitchen, Service Kitchen/Utility Room, Three Bathrooms, Garden. Freehold EPC rating D Freehold £2,300,000

Martin & Co Chelsea, Riverside, Battersea Reach & Hong Kong 020 7351 0387

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BURNABY STREET, CHELSEA SW10 Newly refurbished house completed to an exceptional standard with no expense spared. A real must see. - 1979 Square Feet (183 sq m). Four Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms, Guest Cloakroom, Formal Reception room with study area, Kitchen, South Facing Garden, Two Terraces EPC rating D Freehold £2,975,000

TADEMA ROAD, CHELSEA SW10 A townhouse in a small gated development with off street parking has a unique warehouse feel. It is well proportioned and has a modern contemporary style.1104 Square Feet (102 SQ m). Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms, EPC Rating E Freehold £1,365,000

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GARWAY ROAD W2

£1,900,000

roportionally excellent and architecturally unusual, this fantastic garden duplex proves beautifully appointed interiors, making for a stunning home.

Situated on Garway Road, immediately served by the shops and restaurants of Westbourne Grove, this apartment comprises a large master bedroom with balcony and en-suite shower room, second double bedroom, a kitchen/diner and a large entertaining room leading to a private garden. Herringbone solid oak floors run throughout. u  KFH Bayswater, 020 3792 1092; kfh.co.uk

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£3,950,000

ourdon Street has become part of Mayfair’s art district, with exciting new galleries and exhibitions just around the corner. This stunning mews house is exceptionally well located and benefits from being in such a vibrant prime central location. In addition to being encapsulated by such art and history, the property further benefits from being extremely close to a vast array of Michelin starred restaurants, cafes, boutiques and the fantastic shopping on New Bond Street. u  Chestertons Mayfair, 020 7629 4513; chestertons.com

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detatched house with a separate one bedroom flat providing accommodation over three levels, ideal for staff quarters, letting income or an office. This unique family home has potential to develop if required.

Other benefits include: seven bedrooms, three bathrooms, double garage with access into the house, large driveway, off street parking, a picturesque garden plot with stunning foliage, light filled bay fronted windows, decadently sized rooms and contemporary interiors with many period features remaining. ◆  Camerons Stiff Willesden Lane, 020 8459 1133; cameronsstiff.co.uk

semi-detached house with a gated entrance on Queensdale Road.

The house has a west facing garden with studio and a coach house. St. Anns Villas has an aspect to the east, south and west and is well proportioned with generous rooms and excellent ceiling heights. The property has a good sized private garden with mature shrubs and trees, a garden studio and a large coach house, making it the perfect family home. The house offers a blank canvas for a programme of refurbishments. ◆  Carter Jonas Holland Park & Notting Hill, 020 7371 1111; carterjonas.co.uk

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stunning top floor apartment on a highly sought after road in Queen’s Park. The property comprises three bedrooms, three bathrooms, an open plan reception room and kitchen.

Occupying the top two floors of an attractive period building, the apartment has recently undergone a comprehensive programme of renovation and improvements throughout. The property has been carefully thought out, making the most of the floor plan, and in doing so, the flat flows extremely well and every room is flooded with natural light. u  Knight Frank Queen’s Park, 020 3815 3020; knightfrank.com

beautifully refurbished first floor apartment which benefits from pretty views and plenty of natural light.

Attention to detail has gone into every element, including intelligent lighting and sound systems throughout. The mansion flat offers: large open plan kitchen/reception room with French doors onto a balcony, a luxurious master bedroom with en suite shower room and a second double bedroom with ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom. This property is well located with Kensington Gardens on the doorstep. u  Mountgrange Heritage Kensington, 020 7937 9976; mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

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Thinking of buying, selling, renting or letting? For more information, or for a free no obligation valuation, contact us today.

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Gloucester Terrace, Bayswater, W2 £1,050,000 Bayswater 020 7724 1222 bayswater.sales@kfh.co.uk

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Extremely bright and spacious throughout, this two bedroom first floor apartment is situated in a beautiful Victorian terrace building. The apartment offers wooden flooring throughout the open plan living space, large sash windows and two bathrooms, including one en suite.

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Two bedrooms Two bathrooms One reception room Fitted modern kitchen Close to transport links Share of freehold EPC rating C

Surrounded by the amenities that Queensway, Westbourne Grove and Hyde Park offer, Gloucester Terrace enjoys a privileged location and is a short walk to Lancaster Gate and Paddington stations.

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Stephendale Road, Fulham, SW6 Guide price £800,000 Fulham and Chelsea 020 7731 0051 fulham.sales@kfh.co.uk

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A stunning two bedroom conversion flat with a mezzanine kitchen, situated on the top floor of a beautiful period building.

This apartment provides an abundance of natural light and is well proportioned throughout.

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Holland Park, Holland Park, W11 £3,100,000

A beautiful lateral apartment in a stunning Italianate villa, featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a separate garage and a large decked roof terrace with incredible views.

Holland Park 020 3542 2111 hollandpark.sales@kfh.co.uk

This property is located on one of the most desirable streets in Kensington and Chelsea. Holland Park itself is just a short walk away, as well as the rich choice of shops, cafés and restaurants on Holland Park Avenue.

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Queen’s Gate Gardens, South Kensington, SW7 £2,650,000 South Kensington 020 3040 6370 southkensington.sales@kfh.co.uk

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This bright third floor property offers lateral living with impressive views. The property is well balanced with three bedrooms, a beautiful open plan layout and a private balcony.

The elegant and well kept building on Queen’s Gate Gardens is located conveniently in the heart of South Kensington, a short walk away from the amenities and transport links of Gloucester Road.

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Moore Park Road, Fulham, SW6 £425 pw / £1,842 pcm Fulham and Chelsea 020 7736 6737 fulham.lettings@kfh.co.uk

This beautifully decorated one double bedroom flat offers bright, open plan living, modern appliances and fixtures throughout, and a private patio garden.

Moore Park Road is a prestigious enclave between Kings Road to the south and Fulham Road to the north. The property boasts stunning architecture, excellent transport links, and close proximity to the large green spaces of Parsons Green and Eel Brook Common.

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One double bedroom Modern bathroom Well decorated Private patio garden Moments from Fulham Broadway and Parsons Green underground stations Furnished EPC rating D

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

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Two bedroom flat.

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Lexham Gardens, South Kensington, W8

Three bedroom flat.

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Cornwall Gardens, South Kensington, SW7

Two bedroom flat.

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Upper Addison Gardens, Holland Park, W14

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PROPERTY / NEW TO THE MARKET

DREAM D E V E LO P M E N TS

ONE WESTBOURNE GARDENS

W2

£1,495,000

or those who love the hustle and bustle of central London, this stunning two bedroom apartment is perfect. The property is set within One Westbourne Gardens, a collection of nine private luxury residences individually designed to provide stylish living spaces and proportioned rooms that exude the highest levels of quality and style. Each property benefits from a private outdoor space, concierge and optional parking.

Located in Bayswater, One Westbourne Gardens acts as a gateway to London’s most vibrant areas. u  Bective Leslie Marsh New Homes, 020 7313 7711; bective.co.uk

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views of the Grand Union Canal. The modern apartment combines effortless city centre living with the joy of being beside the beautiful canal. It features open plan living areas and residents have access to a communal courtyard. u  Redrow London 020 3538 1227; redrow.co.uk

W9

£1.45 Million

ust one of 47 luxury canal-side apartments remain available at Redrow London’s Amberley Waterfront development, located in the highly desirable neighbourhood of Little Venice.

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