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Jasmine Robertson finds love in a Dubarry boot

10 things we really want this month Diary dates for June

18 MAD IN CHISWICK

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Activity and relaxation in St Lucia

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42 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

Tasty happenings from the local area and three of the best places for brunch

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92 PROPERTY NEWS News and views on the area

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uummer officially starts in Chiswick with the arrival of Giffords Circus, which over the past few years has become a firm, if brief, fi xture in W4. The maverick troupe is back with a new show and their only London stop always brings hoards of loyal fans to the area while enticing the entire local population out of their houses.

So now that we've established the arrival of summer, we're looking at new things to wear for the season – and for once we're not just focused on pretty things, and neither are we being too optimistic about the weather. We do have lots of pretty things, of course – especially ones with tassles, and others with

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stripes – but this summer, we are also considering the welly. Not just any welly, of course. We're only interested in the Rolls Royce of wellies, the ones made by Dubarry, which might not be the prettiest things you've ever seen but still, our writer was sold instantly.

So if the weather's less than perfect on Giffords night, you know what to do... Enjoy June. ◆

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Golden girl Gigi Hadid has again teamed up with Tommy Hilfiger for Spring 17. The collection features ’90s sportswear, Western grit, and all-American denim with a dash of hippie handwork thrown in for good measure. uk.tommy.com

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Made for sharing in the sunshine, this is Moët's most invigorating creation to date. Nothing signals the start of summer like raising a glass of Moët Ice. £69.99, selfridges.com

SWEET SCENTS Like walking through a sun-drenched orchard, The White Company’s Day Candle brings a refreshing and luscious twist to home fragrance. £35, thewhitecompany.com

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Six epic masterpieces have been beautifully re-designed for the centenary of the Russian Revolution; from the stately grandeur of War and Peace to the romance of Doctor Zhivago, there is a book to inspire every reader. £10.99; penguin.co.uk

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PICK CARINA’S LOVE This screen-siren red is inspired by Chinese actress, Carina Lau and in Asian culture symbolises good fortune and joy. £24, charlottetilbury.com

MARCH 11

New York-based brand MARCH 11 is inspired by an incessant wanderlust.

Its signature tops and dresses are embroidered with over 2,000 meters of thread and can take up to 14 days to create. march11.us

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Finlay & Co's beautiful handmade sunglasses and spectacles come in a cleverly curated assortment of shapes and colours. We love the Percy, pictured, in crystal acetate with blue lenses. £120; finlayandco.com

FESTIVAL FOOTWEAR

Stylist-cum-shoe designer Tabitha Simmons continues to impress the fashion pack with her excellent quality and immaculate attention to detail. These festival sandals bring fun to summer dressing. £515, brownsfashion.com

DIVINE DINING Bring quirky coolness to the table with the Lips Linen Napkin Set from Jonathan Adler; sure to make any soiree sizzle. £37, jonathanadler.com

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TIMELESS STYLE

Go chic with this chain metal piece from Larrson & Jennings; it effortlessly combines Classic Brit style with Swedish minimalism. £225, harrods.com

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GIFFORDS RETURNS Giffords Circus returns to Chiswick House this month with a new baroque-inspired show, Any Port in a Storm. Acts include Cuban acrobatic troupe who play the king’s troupe of courtier acrobats, Russian gymnast Sergii Poliakov, an Italian juggler, a Spanish comedy duo, a Hungarian Csikos rider and a Ukranian flyer. 29 June-10 July. giffordscircus.com

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I HAPPEN TO LIKE NEW YORK 3 Ju n e O ra nge T re e T he a tre ew York, New York. A vibrant city, pulsing with life, theatre and music.

N I Happen to Like New York takes you on an exploration of the city that doesn’t sleep. Discover its rich musical history, with songs guaranteed to get your toes tapping. u 1 Clarence Street, TW9, orangetreetheatre.co.uk

HIR Fro m 1 5 Ju n e B u s h T he a tre saac gets back from serving in the marines to find war has broken out at I home - his mum is blowing up entrenched routines. In a cheap house made of plywood and glue, notions of masculinity and femininity become weapons with which to defeat the old order. u 7 Uxbridge Road, W12; bushtheatre.co.uk

Dance Away 7 - 24 Jun e Hampton Court Palac e

Hampton Court’s annual festival returns with a series of open-air concerts in the iconic Tudor courtyard. Now in its 25th year, the event invites world-class acts to the stage, including Bryan Ferry and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. As well as the fantastic music line-up, there are open-air bars and gourmet street food stalls.

Festival-goers are free to bring their own picnics and relax in the gardens before the show.

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RE-MAKING NATURE Fro m 2 2 Ju n e Well c o m e C o ll e c ti o n f you built a museum of nature in the 21st century, what would it look like?

I Re-making Nature is the second phase of Making Nature and is made up of items lent by members of the public. The idea is to create a snapshot of nature in modern life, and see what we can learn from it. u 183 Euston Road, NW1; wellcomecollection.org

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TERROR

Fro m 14 Ju n e Lyric hijacked plane is heading A towards a packed football stadium. Ignoring orders to the contrary, a fighter pilot shoots the plane down killing 164 people to save 70,000.

Put on trial and charged with murder, the fate of the pilot is in the audience’s hands.

Enter the courtroom, hear the evidence, and make your judgement. Guilty? Not Guilty? Take your place in this worldwide phenomenon that has been stirring debate across the globe. u Lyric Square, W6; lyric.co.uk

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ENLIGHTENED PRINCESSES Opens 22 June Ke n s i n g to n Palac e

BALENCIAGA: SHAPING FASHION

Kensington Palace's major new exhibition explores the lives of three forgotten British Princesses.

Caroline, Augusta and Charlotte married into the royal family during the immensely dynamic and exciting 18th Century.

Discover how they fostered the Enlightenment from their position right at the heart of the British establishment.

O ngoi ng V&A

xplore the work of Cristóbal Balenciaga and his profound and continuing influence on modern fashion. With over 100 pieces crafted by ‘the master’ of couture, this exhibition marks 100 years since the opening of Balenciaga’s first fashion house in San Sebastian and the 80th anniversary of his famous fashion house in Paris. u Cromwell Road, SW7; vam.ac.uk

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THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS 6 -7 Ju n e R i c h m o n d T h e at re orthern Ballet bring to life John Boyne’s moving story of two boys and their unlikely friendship. Set against the stark backdrop of WWII, this production marks the first time this heart-breaking story has been

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told through dance. It will see Northern Ballet adapt their most contemporary work to date, with spectacular choreography from Daniel de Andrade. u Little Green, TW9; northernballet.com

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nfamous Chiswick artists Carrie Reichardt and Bob Osborne have created a body of work to celebrate the eccentricities of W4. These pieces are set to be unveiled for the first time in a bumper exhibition of over 50 new artworks at The Hogarth Health Club throughout May to unveil their recent ‹Mad in Chiswick’ range.

Works will include mosaics, framed tiles and crockery, collaged postcards – many of them with local interest, including an old photo of the bowling club before it became the Hogarth – prints and sardine can constructions. Reichardt and Osborne have been customising Victorian postcards of W4 landmarks, re-firing ceramics with a satirical twist and decorating crockery with their seditious and humorous Mad in England and Rebel Not Taken brands.

One of their collaged playing cards ‘I Shoplift Therefore I Am’ is being used in a billboard campaign all over the country by flyingleaps.co.uk who are also selling limited edition prints.

Another card ‘I Am An Artist Your Rules Don’t Apply’ has been

REICHARDT and OSBORNE customise VICTORIAN POSTCARDS

of W4 landmarks

commissioned by Shangri La who run events at Glastonbury and they will be marketing prints.

Carrie Reichardt featured on BBC London News recently when an International team of mosaicists worked on her house in Fairlawn Grove. This is ongoing and is attracting lots of media interest. Her team The Treatment Rooms Collective have been commissioned to mosaic a wall in the new Acton Gardens development.

Smaller works, including defaced postcards and upcycled plates, will be hung in the corridor area of The Hogarth from 30 April to 27 May and larger pieces and prints will be on display in the Crucial Food bar, restaurant and conservatory area from 10 May to 4 July. ◆ The Hogarth Club, Airedale Avenue W4 robertosborne.org.uk carriereichardt.com

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Michael Michaud Jewellery captures the beauty and exquisite detail of nature using soft patinas on bronze cast from plants, leaves and flowers.

Michael Michaud Jewellery is renowned for its beauty and workmanship and is featured in the finest museums, galleries and speciality retailers internationally. Many collections are commissioned by leading museums such as The Victoria & Albert Museum, The Art Institute of Chicago, The National Gallery of Art and the Château de Versailles.

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LUXE REDUX Knitwear designer Madeleine Thompson was pushed up the style ranks in 2016 after her multicoloured cashmere knit was spotted on countless fashion influencers.

For the new season Thompson has offered an homage to ’70s styling with retro sports kit-inspired motifs and rainbow stripes. Is it too early for a Christmas wish list? harveynichols.com

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Get prepared for summer with surreal slipons, breezy peasant blouses and chic stripes Wo r d s j oy m o n t g o m e r y

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BRITISH DESIGNERS TO WATCH MOLLY GODDARD Molly Goddard made waves in the fashion industry with her first collection which established a penchant for tulle. The designer has gone on to dress model Agyness Deyn for her wedding day and was last year awarded the accolade of emerging talent at the British Fashion Awards.

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ALICE ARCHER Worn by the likes of Suzy Menkes and Pandora Sykes, Alice Archer’s distinctive embroidery has captured the current fascination for all things artisanal. Growing up in the Surrey, Archer went on to make the rounds of London’s top art schools before moving to Antwerp to work as an embroidery designer for Dries van Noten. alicearcher.co.uk

◆ FAUSTINE STEINMETZ Nominated for the Emerging Womenswear Designer Award at the 2015 fashion awards, Faustine Steinmetz is known for her love of craftsmanship and traditional techniques.

With her collections often straying into the surreal, the St Martins graduate embraces elements of deconstruction and tactility.

Fabric and its composition becomes an object of manipulation. faustinesteinmetz.com

Bags of style

◆ ISA ARFEN • Isa Arfen “Isa Arfen is about a real woman dressing for her real life”, explains womenswear designer Serafina Sama. It’s a sentiment that is reflected in the brand’s off-beat feminine designs, which count Alexa Chung as a fan. Gaining experience at a number of high profile fashion houses including Marni, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs and Chloe - Sama went on to launch her first collection for SS13. Watch this space.

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Maje

To celebrate the first anniversary of The M Bag, French fashion label Maje have expanded their range with the introduction of the M Walk.

Coming in a range of fabrics, including suede and leather, the M Walk is the perfect bohemian new season accessory. The ideal accompaniment to SS17's summer-in-the-city floral midi dress. uk.maje.com

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Alexandra Miro swimwear

Creative director and fashion influencer Alexandra Miro has unveiled her debut fashion line of luxury swim and resort wear for spring 2017. Each piece is designed with a different body shape in mind and is available in classic black, white and red. We’ve fallen in love with the Tatiana swimsuit with its stylish cutout and Hollywood golden age glamour; £189. alexandramiro.com

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SUMMER JACKETS ACNE STUDIOS

Mock suede jacket £1,300; mytheresa.com

CRUSTACEAN CHIC KG Ku r t G e i ge r

Since Gucci unleashed their cult furry loafers in 2015, slipper shoes have been big news on the style scene. Coming in cream and city-smart navy, Kurt Geiger’s whimsical lobster-embellished slip-ons are perfect for your summer hols. They'll look just as chic worn with a floaty maxi as they would with a pair of raw hem cut-offs; £130. kurtgeiger.com

T BY ALEXANDER WANG

Belted cotton-twill jacket £375; net-a-porter.com

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Frilled embroidery denim jacket £69; stories.com

SCARLETT WOMAN Next

Every now and then the high street throws up a winning look that fashion insiders go wild for. This season Next’s peasant blouse is one such item. With its intricate, aztec-inspired embroidery and on-trend volumous sleeves, this high street hero gives the designer interpretations a run for their money. next.co.uk

ISABEL MARANT

Kelis double-breasted donegal jacket £575; matchesfashion.com

ZARA

Embroidered jacket £49.99; zara.com

ANNIVERSARY Furla

To celebrate its 90th anniversary Furla has launched an exclusive capsule collection, showcasing the evolution of style throughout the years. Using the brand’s iconic Metropolis mini bag, the collection features nine styles, each with interchangeable front panels. From the rock n’ roll ‘50s to the punk ‘80s - the question is, which one will you choose? eu.furla.com

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TOPSHOP

Tall pink elbow ripped jacket £49; topshop.com

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MONIES Striped earrings £171.15; farfetch.com

ZARA Striped skirt with frill Details £49.99; zara.com

PAUL SMITH Multicolor striped sunny espadrilles £150; ssense.com GUL HURGEL Chevron-striped linen dress £643; matchesfashion.com ETRO Asymmetric striped silk wrap dress £1,300; net-a-porter.com

ROSIE ASSOULIN Side knot striped trousers £1,227; farfetch.com MONSE Striped dress £1,339.49; shopbop.com

GUCCI Dionysus large leather shoulder bag £2,385; harveynichols.com

MONSE SS17

MARY KATRANTZOU Striped silk blouse £775; mytheresa.com

SELF-PORTRAIT One-shoulder striped cotton shirt £240; matchesfashion.com

EARN YOUR STRIPES It’s official: linear is the look of the season B y J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

FENDI Striped pumps £625; farfetch.com

NO. 21 Knotted striped satin sandals £375; net-a-porter.com

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MANGO Striped blouse £25.99; mango.com

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Marrakesh express Lose yourself in the eclecticism and sun-drenched beauty of summer holiday style P h o t o g r a p h e r J R M a n ko f f Sylist Alison Edmond

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Sole Love

A pair of Dubarry boots can set hearts a-flutter, as Absolutely discovers Wo r d s J a s m i n e R o b e r t s o n

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t’s probably a bit weird to fetishise a pair of welly boots but I have since I first clapped eyes on them.

I remember it well, they were attached to the strapping legs of a chiselled young man. An invitingly rich brown, sexily slouched and artfully slung, and that was just the wellies. They were Dubarrys of course, an intoxicating confection of leather, Gore Tex and – phwoar!! - rubber and I’ve wanted a pair ever since. On discovering that they are ludicrously expensive, upwards of £300, dear reader, just made them all the more desirable.

Of course, at this price, Dubarry boots are not proper country. Maybe the chatelaine of Downton might take them for a stroll, but no one mucking out horses or shovelling cow dung is going to do it in £300 wellies. No, these are for folk like you and me who want to play ‘down on the farm’ while doing the organic shop at Daylesford or jiving in the mud at Wilderness.

That’s not to say they are not up to the job. I took delivery of my new Galway boots in the depths of icy winter. They

arrived cossetted in tissue paper from which I cruelly tore them to set out into the frozen wastes of Oxfordshire. The weekend of their test run was the coldest of the year. The ground was bone hard, ice was thick on puddles and inches deep in animal troughs. My children, with feet in thin rubber soles, started to complain about cold toes. My feet, on a much thicker rubber sole and higher off the sub-zero ground, were warm and toasty.

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and Irish know-how that goes into making Dubarrys but I can attest to the truth of one of their boasts about the boots’ soles. Specifically developed by Dubarry, the sole is directly moulded to the upper to create one piece, with no gluing or stitching, giving a perfect seal to keep out water. I put this to the test, wading into an icy stream to assist two five-year olds who had gone in over their wellies.

As I waded in, my friend claimed that she could actually see the water being repelled by that superior leather. Thanks to the moulding, my feet were bone dry.

Used to Hunter wellies that spring holes within months of wearing them, this was a joy for my tootsies to experience.

Actually Durbarrys are really nothing like wellies. That’s their USP really. They are a leather country boot. I hate walking in wellies, tiring for legs and feet but I have now walked miles in my Dubarrys and they remain very comfortable. For those flat of feet like me, however, a note of caution: the Dubarry sole isn’t very supportive. I slipped my orthotics in and was quite happy, but it is worth considering when buying.

I do think Dubarrys should be reclaimed by proper country folk. They are an absolute investment piece. With some TLC and lots of leathery love, I expect mine to last for years. Of course, my obsession has not been sated. I now want the Wexfords, a more shaped, feminine pair than the Galways. I’ve come over a bit Cathy and Heathcliff and want to team them with swirly skirts and mysterious moors. Whoever knew wellies could be so goddamn sexy? u dubarryboots.com

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LA DOLCE VITA Combining the pigment of lipstick with the comfort of a balm, Dolce & Gabbana’s new Miss Sicily colour and care lip collection offers the best of both worlds. Each shade has a traditional Sicilian name, such as Rosalia, Concetta or Maria and is set to transport you to the glamour of the rugged Italian coast. harrods.com

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Parisian beauty, sun-ready skincare, rainbow hair and eco skincare for June W o r d s J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

K WEST HOTEL & SPA Richmond Way, W14 Wo r d s

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West Hotel & Spa sits at the jugular of the ever trendy Shepherds Bush. The former BBC Studios have retained their buzzy glamour. But beneath its refurbished lobby lies K Spa, a space which feels a world away from the hustle and bustle.

Facilities include a hydrotherapy pool flanked by soft beds. There is also a sauna, steam room, and even a snow room.

We choose the Clarifying AntiPigmentation facial which we're told is for combination skin subjected to pollution, long hours, and lingering makeup. A more intense rather than a holistic facial, it forms part of the ‘Medi-Spa’ menu designed to treat dermatological conditions.

A Glycolic Peel is painted onto our facial area and it tickles softly as it cleanses deeper than a facial scrub.

Following this, a concentrate is applied via a sophisticated Efficy3 machine. Working in a similar way to an ultrasound it gently penetrates the layers of skin to eradicate stubborn blemishes and dark spots.

We leave K Spa with a dewy and even complexion. Our acne scars have faded, despite the facial taking less than an hour, leaving us convinced that K West’s Medi Spa has earnt its reputation as providers of treatments for city girls after a quick fix. 50 mins-£99 ◆ K W E ST H OT E L & S PA Richmond Way, W14 0AX k-west.co.uk/k-spa

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Strobe Lighting Label.m Official haircare product of London Fashion Week, label.m’s Highlighting Toners are an industry first. Inspired by the make-up strobing trend, these four unique sprays deliver non-permanent colour - covering blonde, brunette, red and blue - that can highlight, shape and completely transform your locks. Experiment, build and blend for runway-ready hair; £10.95 each. labelm.com

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PICK DAILY SHEILD Elemis

Elemis’ cult marine cream has been given a supercharged makeover this year with the addition of SPF 30. Still harnessing all of the anti-ageing algae powers of the best-selling original, the revamped version also offers potent multi-defences against the harmful effects of the UV spectrum.

In other words, an anti-ageing double whammy; £82. elemis.com

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GLYCOLIC ACID BEAUTY BUYS ECO COSMETICS Kewekõ S kincare

Committed to creating sustainable organic skin care, Kewekõ is the new ethical beauty brand on the block.

This eco-friendly skincare line comes in elegant packaging designed to have minimal environmental impact.

We love the gentle cleanser, which is enriched with sweet almond oil and lavender oil - perfect for your prebedtime ritual. keweko.com

GALLIC GIRL Nars

There’s something about the effortless approach to beauty that French women possess. It’s this je ne sais quoi that Charlotte Gainsborough’s collection for Nars captures. The actress, singer and daughter of Jane Birkin has created an edit that includes everything from muted eyeliners and lip tints to a Hydrating Glow Tint. Voila. narscosmetics.co.uk

FACE FIRST Grace Belgravia, London’s leading health, wellbeing and lifestyle club for women, has announced the opening of The Peel Boutique, the UK’s first doctor-developed peel bar. Holistic aesthetic doctor, Dr Rabia Malik, will offer a niche edit of three express, non-toxic and medical-grade peels, all in the comfort of Grace Belgravia’s stunning spa. £75 for 20 minutes. gracebelgravia.com

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LANCER Retexturing Treatment Cream 50ml £70; Net-a-porter.com

PETER THOMAS Roth Glycolic Acid 10% Moisturiser 63ml £33.00; cultbeauty.co.uk

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REVIVE GlycolicRenewal Peel Professional System £190; panachecosmetics.com

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Giant Magic Cream 150ml, £18; charlottetilbury.com

ELIZABETH ARDEN Lip Oil 7ml in Pampering Pink, £18; elizabetharden.co.uk

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Bitter Buddhist nail varnish 14ml, £19; spacenk.com

Les Yeux Noirs Lash Amplifying Mascara in Khol, £55; selfridges.com

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Jasmine Neroli Face Oil 30ml, £105; la-gent.com

Black Rose Precious Face Oil 25ml, £143; net-a-porter.com

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Star Lipstick Marble Effect in Orchard Pearl, £23; asos.com

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Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter, £32; harrods.com

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A BIT OF WHAT YOU FANCY Food blogger Milly Millbank’s new book has mid-week suppers and decadent meals that epitomise her ethos: a little bit of what you fancy does you good.

Milly’s Real Food by Nicola ‘Milly’ Millbank is published by HarperCollins, £20.

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What to drink

GRAPE NEWS

Wine recommendations for the month

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CONFIDENTIAL London’s food news and delicious things to see you through June Wo r d s H A N N A H H O P K I N S

By B E R RY B R OS . & R U D D

2015 BERRY BROS. & RUDD PROVENCE ROSÉ BY CHÂTEAU LA MASCARONNE £12.95 A soft-pink rosé with aromas of wild berries, white peach and, appropriately enough, Provencal herbs. Fresh, crisp and summery, it's the ideal wine to enjoy over May's Bank Holiday weekends. ◆

2015 BEAUJOLAISVILLAGES, LANTIGNIÉ, ALEXANDRE BURGAUD £10.95 A fruity, light style red, perfect for the warmer days.

With flavours of black fruits it is a fresh and fruity red wine, a colourful and classic Beaujolais with a hint of spice and a juicy edge. ◆

NYETIMBER CLASSIC CUVEE £31.95 A popular sparkling wine from Kent, it exhibits aromas of toasty, almond and honey notes and baked apple and spice on the palate. Perfect served chilled as an aperitif, but it's also good with lighter starters with shellfish or poultry. ◆

New Opening

B E R RY B R OS . & R U D D

Brasserie Blanc Fulham Reach

Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain's oldest wine and spirit merchant, having traded from the same shop since 1698. Today the company also has offices in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong, a Wine School and an exclusive fine wine and dining venue in St James's. bbr.com

To celebrate its 21st anniversary year Brasserie Blanc is opening its 19th site in Fulham Reach this month. Promising to be a true-show stopper, head down to sample their special ‘retro’ dishes and birthday cocktails.

Parr's Way, W6 brasserieblanc.com

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TEETOTAL TIPPLES Seedlip

Solving the problem of what to drink when you’re not drinking is Seedlip, the world’s first non-alcoholic spirit. A delicious blend of botanicals, it's best enjoyed with tonic and a slice of lemon and can be found in some of London's coolest bars. seedlipdrinks.com

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MODERN CLASSIC The Victoria Surbiton

Newly reopened following a three-month extensive refurbishment, this community pub now offers an array of beautifully finished rooms, an incredible garden and a seasonal British menu.

28 Victoria Road, KT6 thevictoriasurbiton.co.uk

BRUNCHES Catch up in style with our selection of favourite places to brunch in your area…

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01 ANNIE’S, CHISWICK

Blooming with floral motifs and opulence, Annie’s award-winning menu is a favourite among Chiswickians. So for a brasserie-style brunch, ‘with an eggs Benedict big enough to keep an England rugby player happy’, it’s got to be Annie’s.

162 Thames Road, W4 anniesrestaurant.co.uk

GRAB-AND-GO

02 JACKSON & RYE, RICHMOND

Bringing the USA to the UK one American-style pancake at a time. Come here for truffled mac n cheese and smoked pulled pork hash with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce.

1 Heron Square, TW9 jacksonrye.com

Wo n d e r b u n z

A new grab-and-go comfort food concept has just opened in Hammersmith. Inspired by the cuisine of Malaysia and Singapore, WonderBunz does steamed buns and pies filled with meats and curries.

Expect fillings as diverse as vegetable curry and a classic Full English.

Hammersmith Broadway, W6 facebook.com/wonderbunz

03 CHARLOTTE’S BISTRO, CHISWICK An independent bistro in the heart of Chiswick.

We think the pain Perdu served with whipped mascarpone cream sounds delicious. Kick start your brunch date with a killer Bloody Mary, a two-month macerated mix perfected by the head bartender.

6 Turnham Green Terrace, W4 bistro.charlottes.co.uk

04 11 COFFEE & CO., EALING

SUNDAY ROAST Mustard

Mustard is hosting a series of Sunday Roast takeovers starting on 14 May. They’ve invited their favourite chefs to share their perfect roast. With the likes of Paul Merrett, the Saturday Kitchen regular, hosting, you’d best book soon.

98-100 Shepherds Bush Road, W6

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11 Coffee & Co. proclaimed their love and passion for home cooking to the wanderers of Ealing. Now it's a staple in the neighbourhood for delicious breakfasts, brunch and cakes.

11 Queen's Drive, W5 11coffee.co.uk

05 NO 1 DUKE STREET, RICHMOND

An independent restaurant and bar with a relaxed atmosphere. No 1 Duke Street is known for its breakfast sourdough bruschetta with roast tomatoes, spinach, avocado and crispy bacon.

1A Duke Street, TW9

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Supper Club

SUPERSTARS Laura Jackson and Alice Levine’s cookbook offers advice and recipes from their supper club.

Absolutely steals their secrets...

Interview Hannah Hopkins

HANNAH HOPKINS: How did you meet and start your supper clubs?

JACKSON & LEVINE: We met at a jumble sale that our friend Gemma Cairney was running for Oxfam, she asked us each to run a stall. We kept finding things we thought the other would like - there were some dungarees and a cat blouse if memory serves us right. We started chatting about food on our break and decided to meet up and have lunch. We then cooked up the idea of starting a supper club.

HH: What’s the ethos behind your cookbook Round to Ours?

J&L: We have been running supper clubs together for four years. Along the way we have learnt loads of great little cheats for cooking for big numbers, and setting the mood when people come over - so we thought we would get them all down in one place. It’s part cookbook, part interiors book, part directory for great finds. We want people to turn to it in times of entertaining need!

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HH: How did you decide which recipes would go in the book?

J&L: We wanted the book to inspire people to get their friends over - so that meant everything had to be impressive but easy to put together. The book is full of menus that we have cooked for loved ones, that have gone down well. Great all-rounders, that can become part of your repertoire.

HH: What’s your favourite aspect of having people over for dinner?

J&L: We love having a busy, bustling kitchen table, with all our favourite people around it, the more the merrier.

The best dinners start early and end late - everyone staying well into the night is a good sign. Being at the heart of the action as the person making the food has always been a thrill for us both.

HH: Which are some of your favourite go-to dishes for groups?

J&L: A piece of slow-cooked meat is always an amazing crowd pleaser - think

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lamb shoulder done low and slow. Serve with some dauphinoise which tastes even better if you prepare in the night before.

Then just do some simple seasonal greens with lemon and black pepper.

HH: Your supper clubs look so beautiful.

What are your tips for throwing the perfect dinner party?

J&L: If you are going to the trouble of cooking a lovely meal for friends, it’s worth putting that final bit of effort in to present it in a beautiful way. We are all about the small details - some lovely

We want PEOPLE to turn to THIS BOOK in times of ENTERTAINING need

HH: What’s a good idea for a welcome drink?

J&L: We have been making something called “rocket fuel” since the early days

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plants or flowers for the table (we get inspiration on Instagram from our florist friends @wormlondon). Pick up some large sharing platters and plates in the charity shop so you can serve some dishes banquet-style in the middle of the table and take time to think about the lighting - it makes such a difference.

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FOOD & DRINK / Q & A HH: There’s a real new tribe of young, stylish female foodies out there right now. How do you stand out from the crowd?

J&L: We are friends with loads of the female foodies. We saw Anna Jones today and Rosie Birkett is a great pal who we always call up for great ideas and dog walks on the Marshes. We all get together for lunches and dinners. Elly Pear comes over to visit from Bristol, Clare Lattin from Duck Soup and Claire Ptak from Violet’s bring a dish too. We also host the Young British Foodie Awards because Lily Vanilli is a friend of ours. So for us it’s not about standing out from the crowd it’s trying to be an even bigger part of it.

- it’s a very simple recipe; gin, prosecco, elderflower cordial and a slice of cucumber or grapefruit. It’s definitely an ice breaker.

HH: What would be on your playlist?

J&L: We always play tracks on the record player and encourage guests to pick up a classic in the charity shop that they can put on. Northern Soul seem to go down well so we raid Jon [Laura’s boyfriend’s] collection.

HH: How does your dynamic together work in the kitchen?

J&L: Laura is a Tasmanian devil - so much energy and a mean list maker.

Alice likes the washing up! So in many ways a perfect combination.

For US it's not about STANDING OUT from the CROWD, it's being a BIGGER PART of it

HH: As broadcasters you’re both used to interviewing celebrities – who is the best person you’ve interviewed?

LAURA JACKSON: Snoop Dog, he wouldn’t stop talking about the Queen.

ALICE LEVINE: I played Hungry Hippos with Quentin Tarantino, he’d never heard of it so took it home with him.

HH: What do you do to unwind?

J&L: Cook! Seriously we find a leisurely stint in the kitchen with the radio on to be a lovely way to de-stress. Either that or watching rubbish TV. HH: Finally, where are your favourite places to eat in London?

LJ: Morito - the Exmouth Market tapas bar and restaurant has always been a favourite, as is Rochelle Canteen - hidden in a garden, behind the wall of a Victorian school.

AL: Duck Soup is ideal for a chilled, midweek dinner. Padella - we have always loved Tim’s restaurant Trullo, so when they opened this little sister pasta joint, we were over the moon. Try the pici, it’s phenomenal. And also Campania & Jones.

We have both lived in the East End for many years, and we still love a trip to Columbia Road. Summer nights on that patch of cobbles is divine. ◆

Round to Ours by Jackson&Levine is published by Quadrille on 18 May, £25

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Delicious Asian Med Tapas

Cocktail Hour Mon - Fri 5 - 7pm

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Blackened SEA BASS comes with

DEHYDRATED KALE (they HAVE some SERIOUS KIT in the

open kitchen)

Hawkers Brasserie Wo r d s C h a r l o t t e J o h n s t o n e

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ou’d be forgiven for brushing the restaurant off as chain-child. But it’s not until you notice the subtle nods to the area’s aviation history, that you realise this restaurant is bursting with design-led accoutrements.

Newly opened in early 2017, Hawkers Bar & Brasserie pays homage to local hero Harry Hawker, a pioneering engineer whose company designed the famous Hawker Hurricane at Sopwith in the 1920s. You’ll see Art Deco-inspired

cockpit chairs in one corner, industrialstyle filament lighting in another, geometric designs somewhere else. All to a striking backdrop of teal, brushed copper and greys. If you're redecorating, this place will provide plentiful inspiration.

We start with pan-fried mushrooms (chanterelle, enoki and oyster) on toasted brioche with a gorgeous tarragon sauce; and beef carpaccio that literally melted away. Mains are a feast of beerbattered tempura of halloumi, along with blackened sea bass which comes with dehydrated kale (they have some serious kit in the open kitchen), smoked fennel,

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mussels and the creamiest Noilly Pratt sauce. The whole dish is delicate and delicious. But the showstopper is the Hawkers puff pie, a signature offering.

As the lamb has been slow cooked for 18 hours, it’s as tender as you can get. The pastry is as light as anything and the whole dish is highly recommended. Then, if you can manage a pudding, try the petit fours for a delightful after-dinner treat.

It’s easy to run out of superlatives when describing this restaurant, but Hawkers Bar & Brasserie is set to take Kingston by storm with its sophisticated comfort food and aeronautical flair. Make sure you start with one of their signature cocktails at the bar, end with one of their 13 Dammann Frères teas.

Also worth noting is the delectable afternoon tea - ideal for a visit with your parents, and the bottomless brunch offering when you're with friends. Overall though, this restaurant is the destination Kingston has been waiting for – Hawkers has landed. ◆ H AW K E R S BA R & B R A S S E R I E 1 Skerne Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 5FJ 020 3146 4144; hawkerskingston.com

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Knightsbridge smart

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park A Victorian landmark, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park offers a fabulous ballroom with 24-carat gilding. Its Loggia and Carlyle rooms with adjoining Mandarin Terrace overlook Hyde Park, making them perfect for summer weddings.

Capacity: Up to 400; mandarinoriental.com/ London

VOW FACTOR Absolutely rounds up ten of London’s most impressive wedding venues Wo r d s L i b b y N O R M A N

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KENSINGTON PALACE

Kensington Palace till an official royal S residence, Kensington Palace has a limited number of wedding slots per year and the surroundings are picture perfect. Celebrations take place in The Orangery, a Queen Anne glasshouse requiring very little dressing and with an adjoining south-facing terrace and lawns. For larger events, a marquee can be erected on the lawn.

Capacity: Up to 300; hrp.org.uk THE SAVOY

Modern boutique Haymarket Hotel

he Nash-designed Haymarket Hotel is grand from the outside, but its Kit Kemp interiors have a boutique flavour. Quirky event spaces include the Shooting Gallery – once used to practice for the grouse season and now a private dining room. The swimming pool area offers great lighting, space for dinner or dancing and your own private bar – you can even host a wedding pool party.

Capacity: 220; firmdalehotels.com

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River views

The Savoy ith views of the Thames (it W also has its own pier) and wedding planner Bruce Russell in residence, The Savoy offers classic London style and impeccable event management. Its event spaces include The Lancaster Ballroom – location of innumerable famous parties over the years – just perfect for live bands and dancing and with decadent Parisian-salon decor Capacity: Up to 400; fairmont.com/savoy-london

West End grand

The Langham ne of Europe’s original O Grand Hotels and steeped in history, The Langham has a great location on Regent Street, eleven private dining rooms plus glamorous ballroom with doors opening onto a private 18th-century courtyard garden. The seasonal wedding menu is created in collaboration with Chez Roux.

Capacity: Up to 375; langhamhotels.com

THE LANGHAM

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An occasion as special as your wedding or civil partnership demands a special venue Wetland Living is a quaint and intimate cottage with a thatched roof and white washed walls providing you with the perfect location for your event. Licensed for wedding ceremonies the building is set amongst the grounds of WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes.

The centre is a thriving urban oasis of beautiful wetlands, wildlife and birds.

WWT London Wetland Centre is part of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust so by holding your wedding here you will be directly contributing to our global conservation work.

E: functions.london@wwt.org.uk T: 020 8409 4400 wwt.org.uk

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KEW

FULHAM PALACE

Clubland romance

The Lansdowne nce one of Lord Byron’s O watering holes, The Lansdowne Club’s history is undeniably romantic. Its Mayfair location – just of Berkeley Square – is as good as it gets, and you don’t have to join to marry here.

Celebrations happen in the Adam-designed ballroom, while the enclosed courtyard is great for a summer drinks and photography.

Capacity: 150; lansdowneclub.com

Fulham Palace ormer riverside home of F the Bishops of London Fulham Palace was once a rustic retreat from London. The surviving Tudor manor and courtyards, with Georgian additions, has seven interior venue spaces and 13-acres of grounds, including ancient walled garden with parterre. You can design your wedding using Palace, garden spaces or a combination of the two.

Capacity: Up to 200; fulhampalace.org THE GHERKIN

THE LANSDOWNE

C a p i ta l g a r d e n Kew

he Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and this lush oasis is the perfect spot for a romantic wedding in the green. Alfrescostyle wedding spaces include the Orangery and Nash Conservatory. More intimate options include Cambridge Cottage, a lovely setting for a dinner or reception.

Capacity: Up to 200; kew.org

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Searcys at the Gherkin City landmark, The Gherkin A is about as stratospheric as it gets for a ceremony and reception. The event spaces occupy the top two floors and you have a range of options for dining (up to 140 people) or standing receptions.

Choose from its well-designed wedding packages or work with Searcys’ planners on a bespoke menu. Capacity: Up to 260; searcysclubthegherkin.co.uk

STOKE PARK

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aving played a starring role in everything from James Bond to Bridget Jones’Diary,Stoke Park is undoubtedly photogenic, with its white-stuccoed frontage and Capability Brown-designed grounds.

Three event spaces, large outdoor terrace and a convenient location for London and Heathrow make it a choice spot for a glamorous country wedding.

Capacity: Up to 146; stokepark.com

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he Caribbean is best known for its turquoise waters, golden sands and its swooping palm trees – it's a place where you can kick off your flip-flops and relax under the striking sunlight. Unwinding in a sand-between-the-toes beach bar with a book in one hand and a cocktail in the other might be the epitome of pure bliss for some, but for others, a wellness holiday or an actionpacked, sight-seeing trip might be more appealing. Like me, you might be surprised to discover that Saint Lucia has the perfect combination of laid-back luxury and adventure. This exotic isle caters to all, accommodating everything from beach breaks and foodie feasts to rainforest adventures and mountain climbing expeditions. There’s much more to this Caribbean island - it might be a magnet for honeymooners, but it

also deserves its newfound status as an all-rounder for adventure seekers and gastronomic diners. At the northern tip of the island, where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic, is Cap Maison - an intimate boutique hotel located minutes from the nightlife, dining and shopping of Rodney Bay. This five star boutique hotel offers an experience steeped in luxury where authentic Saint Lucian culture, cuisine and traditions blend effortlessly.

Set atop the grounds of a former sugar plantation, this waterfront resort invites guests to enjoy stunning views over Martinique.

There are stunning, Spanish-Caribbeanstyle suites and villas scattered across the grounds; surrounded by beautiful wildlife, greenery and a selection of both private and communal pools. Villas range from one to three bedrooms and come with an open-plan living area, veranda and pool with a view of either the crystal waters over the cliff or the lush, tropical

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gardens. Inside, I find perfection at every touch point: from the intricate, exotically coloured tiles and the Acqua di Parma toiletries in the bathroom, to the beach flip-flops and the hotel’s house rum punch provided in the suites.

Cap Maison has three main restaurants under its umbrella, headed up by Craig Jones, a dreadlocked Welshman, because that’s just how things roll in the Caribbean. Cap Maison is a culinary journey in itself, with award-winning eateries and bespoke dining options.

The most popular and possibly the most romantic table on the island is Rock Maison, an exclusive wooden deck lapped by the gentle waves of the Caribbean Ocean. Dine by candlelight as the burnt orange hues of the sun set around you. We enjoy tapas Creole style, available once a week in the hotel’s signature restaurant, The Cliff at Cap. Rock Maison shares its menu with The Cliff at Cap, but comes with a personal waiter and champagne zip wire, bringing the hotel’s speciality sparkly offering straight to your table.

Afternoons can be spent swimming, snorkelling, sailing or relaxing on the hotel’s private beach. My happy place is found sipping rum punch in a clifftop hammock as the sea crashes against the rocks and the smells of the beach grill breeze by. Laid-back lunch is served at The Naked Fisherman, a beachfront grill where you can have the catch of the day.

And as good food and wine tastes better when shared, we book up an evening in the majestic Cellar Maison (the island’s best kept secret), for wine and deli pairing. The hotel’s sommelier takes us from Bordeaux to South Africa, California and back, sampling a collection of biodynamic and vintage wines and innovative flavours. The wines are

I find PERFECTION at every POINT, from the TILES to the TOILETRIES playfully paired with an array of cold cut meats, charcuterie and artisanal cheeses.

Reflective of the laid-back, Caribbean culture, if you’re here for a relaxing beach break you don’t have to lift a finger.

Sitting by the pool, I’m greeted with a drinks menu and hamper filled with ice cold water, snacks and chilled towels to refresh. It’s these small touches that make Cap Maison such a unique retreat.

But it’s not just about luxury here - it’s about personality too. It’s about the staff getting to know their guests, providing a professional and personalised service.

If you’ve had your fix of lazy days, Saint Lucia has a wild side too. There’s plenty of island to explore, so why not make the most of it. Julian Toussaint, the hotel’s Head Therapist offers yoga classes,

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running clubs and trail runs around Pigeon Island and along the untouched east coast. The island’s climate means that the mountains are covered with lush greenery, perfect for picture-postcard trekking. A ziplining experience at Rainforest Adventure is another must for adrenaline seekers. Hanging hundreds of metres above ground, you’ll fly through the incredibly peaceful and truly exotic rainforest. If you fancy a day trip, book onto the Mount Pimard Segway Tour, LucianStyle. You’ll glide the historical nature trail, enjoying breathtaking views and scenic stop-offs along the way. Seeing the west coast in a new light, we stop off at Pebble Beach, the Morne Pimant viewing point and the StoneFace Fish Pond.

Saint Lucia has a fascinating cultural heritage: “no pressure, no problem” is the motto picked up by locals. To experience true Saint Lucian living and to enjoy a bit of out-of-resort evening entertainment, head to the Friday night Fish Fry in Gros Islet. We soak up the atmosphere as locals mix with tourists and this bustling street party comes to life.

Whether ziplining through the rainforest, browsing the local markets or soaking up the sun by your rooftop pool, Cap Maison is the most exclusive, truly divine Saint Lucian destination that will tick all the boxes for a relaxing, romantic or rejuvenating adventure holiday. A breathtaking location, fine food and the perfect blend of tranquility and adventure. Every guest is a friend here, and you’ll leave feeling truly spoilt. With paradise coves, glittering beaches and idyllic hideaways, there are very few places more beautiful and thrilling than Saint Lucia. ◆

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A garden view room at Cap Maison starts from £275 per night on a B&B basis (two sharing) A garden view room at Cap Maison starts from £552 per night on a Cap It All basis (two sharing) 020 8977 6099; capmaison.com For more information on the island of Saint Lucia, please visit; saintluciauk.org The ziplining at Rainforest Adventure costs from £75 per person (including hotel pick up and drop off); rainforestadventure.com/ st-lucia(laverandaresorts.com).

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ormerly the home of Lord Beaverbrook, owner of the Daily Express, Beaverbrook House has a visitor’s book that reads like a Who’s Who of the 20th century. It was a place for entertaining, and Winston Churchill was a regular guest.

The beautiful building is surrounded by spectacular landscaped grounds, complete with a folly, and a vast new spa is set to open this summer when the main hotel is unveiled. Just 19 miles from Piccadilly Circus, this is as close to home as a country weekend gets.

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e are in the 11-bedroom Garden House, which is the first part of the new hotel to open. Beautifully decorated in muted shades throughout, it has a focus on plants and fresh produce, with window sills everywhere filled with pots of greenery. Our adjoining rooms Lovage and Rosemary are fully equipped with shelves of vintage Penguin paperbacks and Ladybird books as well as lovely Bamford products and Apple TV in a stylish mix of the traditional and the cutting edge.

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ot many hotels can offer up Sharky and George to entertain their guests’ children, but Beaverbrook has an entire hidden encampment in the woods headed up by the duo behind all the kids parties that count. At 10am on a drizzly Sunday morning our children are greeted by two enthusiastic faces, instructed to don raincoats and wellies, and whisked away to the treehouse, returning fed and happy several hours later. Which gives parents the ultimate luxury: several hours of quiet and the Sunday papers. Genius.

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his is a foodie spot and has its own cookery school as well as a vegetable garden and a kitchen with grand plans. The dining room is pure joy: flooded with sunlight, everything is in stylish shades of sage. Food is fresh, healthy and creative – and the restaurant attracts non-residents from all around.

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CHINA LIGHT

Jeremy Cole Cole's floral-inspired bone china pieces explore the relationship between ceramics and light. These hand-made Chrysalis pendants are individually signed artist's originals, with prices starting at £3,000. jeremycole.net

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in place of a separate wine room.

You can also create zones within an existing kitchen or dining room. One way to successfully create a wine room zone is to use glass partitioning walls to section off an area, allowing the space to feel autonomous while also integrating into the surrounding areas. This is a wonderful way to create a feature display of your prized collection which also serves as an alluring invitation to guests when entertaining. The striking McCarron & Co wine room in the picture below left uses bespoke timber framing with inset glass panels to create a zoned off area with an industrial-like feel.

Clever feature lighting draws the eye to the display and a set of oak drawers with a slate worktop is a practical use of the space. This room has storage for up to 86 bottles in three independent temperature zones.

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nce dark, damp and uninviting spaces refined to cellars and basements, wine rooms are now fast becoming an integral feature area of the home and a welcome space for entertaining guests.

McCarron & Co has seen a sharp rise in demand for wine rooms over the last 12 months and as bespoke designers they love the challenge of combining design aesthetics with practical and functional requirements.

When considering incorporating a wine room to your design, firstly think about how much space you are willing to invest. If you are limited on floor space, perhaps think about a wine conditioning unit which can sit within a feature furniture piece with built-in storage for wine glasses. The Art Deco-inspired piece pictured on the far right houses a wine unit with a feature surround of metal stringing inset into a Macassar Ebony frame. This elegant drinks cabinet was designed to create a feature area within a games room and offers a perfect solution

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feature areas If you are wanting to create a more traditional wine cellar for your collection, and have suitable storage space, then a custom-made wine racking system is a perfect solution for making the most of every inch of space. In the Somerset-project shown in the main image, McCarron & Co designed and built an impressive wine cellar pairing oak wine racking with a raw-edge limestone worktop. Cleverly designed lighting highlights the curved ceiling and uplighters in the floor mean that the space can be kept light and airy, a welcoming space in which to sample some of the finest vintages. mccarronandco.com

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Katie Fontana is the creative force behind Plain English, creators of the last word in traditionally crafted understated kitchens.

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n the day we meet, Katie Fontana has just returned from an intrepid solo expedition to Scotland, where she found herself within spitting distance of the legendary Loch Ness. “I had to drive 22 miles up a dead-end track.

The countryside was so amazing, I kept wishing someone else had been there to see it too. When I got the end of the path, I was met by a seaman who took me to this fantastically remote house by boat.

It’s one I won’t forget.”

For one of the most distinguished kitchen designers anywhere, it’s all in a day’s work. “If they do decide to commission us,” she notes in an aside, “the kitchen will have to get there by boat” – just another of a litany of specific requirements she, her Marylebonebased design team and Suffolk-dwelling craftsmen cater for daily. As she says, “I like working with the spectrum of houses – from the grand to the humble.

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client to ask how we’d find their house; their response was “you can’t miss it, it’s just across the lake.” As we arrived, there stood a stately home so splendid as to be straight out of Jane Austen. We just looked at each other and laughed. But equally I love working in modest homes like crofters’ cottages. I just don’t like to trot out the same-looking kitchens.”

Plain English was conceived by accident 25 years ago when Fontana, and her husband and Plain English managing director, Tony Niblock, swapped life in the capital for a rural idyll in Suffolk. In the years preceding, Fontana had graduated from art school and found herself a job as a junior interior designer; overjoyed at the prospect of work – and in the vicinity of design mecca the Michelin building, no less – the sheen quickly wore off when she found herself labouring on shop outfits that were, let’s say, less than inspiring.

After a happier stint at the Design Council, she was enticed back to the corporate world on the basis that it would just be for a few years. But when they lost the contract with a major high street client, it was time to take stock. “We decided to move to Suffolk and take the time out to build our own house, so it was an interesting year of living in a caravan.

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When it came to the kitchen, I assumed that I’d be able to find something and just buy it. But there was nothing I liked.

Everything had twiddly bits or was too look-at-me flashy. In the end I found a local joiner and we did it ourselves.”

That might have been the end of the story had it not been for the nudge from a friend to enter the house into a Telegraph competition for the best self-build house in the country. “We came runner up and were later featured in a magazine. People kept calling to ask where we’d got our kitchen. So without thinking things began to take shape. I was quite resistant at first; to me, as an interior designer, just doing kitchens seemed quite limited, but Tony insisted.”

It’s a good job he did. Twenty-five years on, Plain English is still the cognoscenti’s favourite, its incomparable honest craftsmanship and its spare simplicity outstripping other, slicker, contenders. At the start, says Fontana, it was all pretty makeshift, with their home doubling as showroom. “The house was more or less finished but the garden was about three-foot high in nettles. So we’d have these important clients walking down our path trying not to get stung.” Soon the workshop decamped to a nearby tannery, and as the business grew, so did the demand for space; these days Plain English’s joiners operate from a Georgian farmhouse in bucolic Suffolk, which makes a certain aesthetic sense. After all, Plain English’s style is inspired by that most elegant of periods in architecture.

“Tony and I often marvel at the Georgian

houses in London. They are so simply beautiful. When I was younger and used to go shopping for antiques, I didn’t know much about what I was looking at other than my immediate response to it. But invariably everything I ever liked turned out to be Georgian. They just had the proportions right. I work hard with our creative team on proportion – we’re losing our instinctive feel for it and it’s not taught in art school. We’re fed on wretched computers – I have to fight so hard against the computer,” she laughs.

As for her Georgian forebears, Plain English’s making process takes a satisfying length of time; here there are no cookie cutters. During the three months you’ll have to wait, there are consultations, fittings, redesigns and, of course, meticulous craftsmanship. Why, I ask, is it that Plain English Kitchens are so versatile, as at home in country homes as they are in more urban settings? “I think it’s because we’re selling good, honest, non-branded cupboards, so you can dress them up or down. I am very anti-ostentation and I hate this obsession with logos emblazoned everywhere.

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which is why I’ve always liked the below-stairs kitchen quarters of stately homes. Ultimately, I like the elemental things in life: marble, slate, wood. I think sub-consciously it’s all about stuff that will stand the test of time.” On Fontana’s watch, the likes of pantries and sculleries are afforded their place once more, rescued from the wasteland of upstairsdownstairs period dramas. “In the 1960s, everyone wanted to be so modern and get rid of the larder. You can understand it – they’d all been to the Ideal Home Show!

But like pendulum swinging, now we’re seeing the value in those rooms again.”

Happily, for those on a budget (and PE kitchens start at £45k), Fontana and Niblock established British Standard in 2011, a sort of diffusion line where customers can buy off-the-peg cupboards in the Plain English style. “It got slightly sidelined for various reasons,” she says.

“Now I’m giving it my full attention again, because we’d begun pricing ourselves out of the market as we expanded.” The range of options is the same as some of those with PE, but the materials are simpler, and there is no design service. Fontana is patently excited by its renaissance. “It’s like having a second bite of the cherry.

I want to set it up in a different way, perhaps a little like Jamie Oliver did with his Fifteen apprentices. I see us having a rolling stock of 12 new apprentice craftsmen each year who then graduate and go on.” With a parent company as consummate as Plain English and a creative director as capable as Fontana, success is plainly assured. ◆

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THE BLENDER

A glass jug is the hallmark of a high class blender and Dualit’s version tackles smoothies and soups easily, along with pureeing baby food and crushing ice. So once you’ve blended your five a day you can have a frozen Margarita.

VortecS Blender, £149, dualit.com

Counter

CULTURE Our selection of winning kitchen gadgets

THE BREAD MACHINE

Thought a bread machine wouldn’t work in a gluten-free household?

Think again. Since we started using our Zero Gluten Baker, we’ve been getting more and more adventurous with its wide range of options. This clever machine certainly earns its keep, despite taking up quite a lot of counter space. £199, zeroglutenbaker.co.uk

TH E S O DA STR E A M A New Year’s resolution was to stop going through vast bottles of supermarket fizzy water.

The wastefulness was çon our conscience so instead we invested in a Sodastream. Unlimited fizz on tap, plus add your own flavours, and an end to the mountains of plastic in your recycling bin. Win. From £59, sodastream.com

The Toaster

THE MIXER

It’s a rare household that doesn’t own a toaster and our favourite ones are Smeg’s curvy, 1950s inspired ones in their candy colours.

They’re pretty enough to make you buy a fridge to match. £109, johnlewis.com

Kenwood’s redesigned KMix collection includes a stand mixer and a hand mixer – dedicated bakers will happily allocate valuable counter space to this high-powered machine with its 1000w motor, six speed settings and variety of attachments, while more occasional users can achieve equally good results with the niftier hand mixer. Stand mixer, £429; hand mixer, £79, kenwoodworld.co.uk

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Hone y & Toast Combining a nostalgia for the original leather school satchels of the 70s with bold modern colours and prints, Honey & Toast's scooter satchels, backpack satchels, purses and saddlebags are designed to last from the first day of nursery, or before, to well into the school years. honeyandtoast.co.uk

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amily Racedays at Ascot are an excellent way to introduce little ones to gambling.

They're not actually allowed to place bets, of course, but as long as you hand over the actual cash, children will all be keen to put a pound on the horse with the best name and hope for the best. And when they're bored of the racing, highlights of family racedays include visits from TV entertainers, a teddy bear’s picnic at the Summer Mile Racing Weekend, a fireworks display in November and a host of festive delights at the Christmas Racing Weekend. The Summer Mile Racing Weekend’s dedicated family day is on Saturday 15 July, when there will be fairground rides and lots of activities, with a relaxed dress code and free entry for children. ◆

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KIDS & EDUCATION / SCHOOLS PRIVATE SCHOOLS

THE MALL SCHOOL ADDRESS: 185 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NQ Website: www.themallschool.org.uk Single Sex or Co-Ed?: Single-sex Founded: 1872 Number of pupils: 300 Ages: 4-13 but 4-11 from 2019 Fees: 3750-4210 Head: Mr David Price Religious Affiliations: Non-

teaching and excellent pastoral care that we can develop this potential. Our independence enables us to find the right senior school for every boy and as a non-selective school, we have an impressive record of success at securing places at a range of academically selective senior schools. The school has recently announced that it is to become an 11+ school from 2019.

OUR USP: • Our independence: our boys go to a wide range of schools when they leave and we meet regularly with parents from Year 4 to discuss future school options • Specialist teaching: from Year 4 in all subject areas; in Music, French and PE lower down the LAST YEAR’S EXIT SCHOOLS: Charterhouse, school Hampton, KCS Wimbledon, Radnor House, • Our facilities: boys enjoy purpose-built facilities denominational Reed’s, St George’s, St James, St Paul’s. including science laboratories, an indoor Day/Boarding: Day Recent scholarships: Hampton, Reed’s, St Paul’s, swimming pool, a Creative and Performing Arts Admissions: Non-selective at Reception; KCS Wimbledon, Whitgift Centre for drama, art and design technology and assessment at Year 3 a new sports hall Contact: Ms Alex Penny, Admissions, EXTRA-CURRICULAR: We run an extensive • Our pastoral care: our strong pastoral care 020 8614 1082 range of clubs and activities. Recent additions to focused on each boy’s happiness and well-being. In Email: admissions@themallschool.org.uk our programme include cookery for the younger preparation for 11+ Year 6 boys will have a mentor, Open Days: Monthly - next is on Monday, boys and tennis. Other popular options are judo a member of staff in addition to their form tutor.

12 June at 9.00am and science club. From Year 3 all boys go on an • Our extended day: There is a breakfast club annual residential trip and get to play in their first and a wide range of extra-curricular activities ETHOS: The Mall School’s mission is to bring competitive sports fixture. There are lots of plays available offering parents wraparound care out the best in every boy. We believe that all boys 4 TMS Advert Absolutely Chiswick/Richmond 26/04/2017 12:09 Pagebetween 1 and musical groups to get1involved in. the hours of 7.30am and 6.00pm. have potential and that it is through inspirational 190x134mm.qxp_Layout

The Mall is a successful independent prep school for boys age 4+ in Twickenham From 2019 we will become an 11+ school and boys will leave at the end of Year 6

Non-selective entry into Reception (4+) Entry into our expanded Year 3 (7+) is based on assessment Popular destinations include: Hampton, KCS Wimbledon, St Paul’s, Reed’s & St George’s College Minibus route from Chiswick launching September 2017 Open Morning: Monday 12 June 9.00am please see our website for details

Bringing out the best in every boy

“It is great for our son to be in such an engaging environment, with staff that are kind and caring.”

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185 Hampton Road, Twickenham TW2 5NQ • 0208 614 1082

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Medicine show

The Young Persons’ Medical Conference is a new kind of event enabling wannabe medics to be a doctor for a day Wo r d s A m a n d a C o n s ta n c e

medical courses for more than 20 years and felt there was something missing. “We wanted to give students a chance to think about the bigger picture of medicine... and felt this was the best way to do it,” says Dr Brierley.

W H AT I S I T ?

The first global medical conference for pre-university students.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Anyone aged 15 and above who is interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Parents and guardians can also attend and take part in dropin sessions to find out more about medicine as a career path.

H OW I S T H E E V E N T A N Y DIFFERENT?

It is not simply an application preparation event. It will give students the chance to hear about the latest advances in global medicine and pull on a pair of plastic gloves, roll up their sleeves and learn to stitch up a wound.

WHAT WILL THE PROGRA MME BE ?

It is full-day event designed to offer students a taste of the global conferences doctors and medical staff attend every year as part of their professional development. Students will hear from eminent speakers on the advances in technology and medicine that are changing the way doctors treat patients worldwide.

They will also have the opportunity to experience immersive ‘Be a Doctor for a Day’ workshops, practising skills in a variety of staged environments such as medical stitching in A&E, bedside manner workshops on the ward round, or check-ups at the GP’s office. There will also be workshops to help with personal statements and BMAT/UKCAT entrance tests. And there will be the chance to meet top medical schools and work experience providers.

W H AT W I L L T H E Y H AV E AC H I E V E D BY T H E E N D O F T H E EXPERIENCE?

WHO WILL BE SPEAKING?

Dr Emma Brierley, a Cambridge medicine graduate who specialises in palliative care; John Wilson, a member of the university admissions panel for medical school undergraduate entry at UCL, and Nicola Comer, a consultant paediatric surgeon and former clinical director of studies at Cambridge.

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“We want to give students an edge, and stop them thinking about medicine applications as a series of A-Level results and a week’s work experience,” says Dr Brierley. “This conference will give students a vision of how they could be the doctors of tomorrow.” ◆ 10am-3pm, Sunday 25 June 2017 New Academic Building London School of Economics 54 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3LJ youngpersonsmedicalconference.com info@dukesmedicalapplications.com

libraries, writing groups and communities across the UK to come together for a national celebration of creative writing.

In London, Michael Rosen will be giving on a talk on Why Writing Matters at the British Library

and across the country leading arts and culture venues will open their doors to the public.

Visit nationalwritingday.org.uk to find an event close to you and for a wealth of ideas, resources, information and tickets.

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BURLINGTON LANE, CHISWICK A modern and incredibly spacious detached family house with a secluded garden, outdoor heated swimming pool & gated off-street parking for three to four cars. The overall foot print comprises of c4,500 square feet of living accommodation. EPC = C.

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SHIRLEY ROAD, CHISWICK A well presented Edwardian terraced family home meticulously refurbished and extended throughout. Shirley Road is a desirable road located just North of the Bedford Park conservation area. The house has an attractive façade offering a larger than average garden. EPC = E.

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HATFIELD ROAD, CHISWICK A rare and interesting variance of the traditional Edwardian terraced house on Hatfield Road just north-west of the Bedford Park conservation area. Both beautifully and precisely refurbished throughout with generous extensions and ample daylight. EPC = F.

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SOMERSET ROAD, CHISWICK A stunning terraced house arranged over three floors and beautifully refurbished and extended throughout.

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LUXURIOUS APARTMENTS IN CHISWICK NOW AVAILABLE • Studios and 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments • A short walk to two London underground stations • Central location on Chiswick High Road • Superior specification • Private landscaped gardens • Most apartments with balconies and terraces Book your appointment today on 0203 733 0840

Prices from £440,000

Travel Times by Tube Piccadilly Circus 26 MINUTES

Travel Times by Car Heathrow Airport 30 MINUTES

King’s Cross St Pancras International 34 MINUTES

Chiswick Roundabout (for M4/A406) 3 MINUTES

Heathrow Airport 22 MINUTES

Charing Cross 44 MINUTES

Sales & Marketing Suite and Show Apartment 500 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London W4 5RG For more details call 0203 733 0840 www.redrow.co.uk/500chiswickhighroad Journey times and distances are approximate. Sources: TFL.gov.uk, nationalrail.co.uk, Google maps.

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LOCAL INDEPENDENT INVOLVED

At Finlay Brewer, we’ve been deeply involved in the local community since 1992.

We know the area, and we understand our clients.

www.finlaybrewer.co.uk 020 7371 4171 info@finlaybrewer.co.uk

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BROOK GREEN 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB www.finlaybrewer.co.uk SHEPHERDS BUSH 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS ACTON 27 CHURCHFIELD ROADROAD W3 6BD BROOK GREEN 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH W6 7PB SHEPHERDS BUSH 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS BROOK 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB ACTON GREEN 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD www.finlaybrewer.co.uk SHEPHERDS BUSH 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS ACTON 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD

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UPPER MALLLETTINGS W6 020 7371 4071 £1,500PW / £6,500PCM UPPER MALL W6 • WONDERFUL 2 COURTYARD GARDENS FAMILY HOME £1,500PW / £6,500PCM • 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS EASY ACCESS TO HAMMERSMITH &W6 CHISWICK UPPER MALL • MASTER SUITE WITH MEZZANINE STUDY AREA UNFURNISHED • 2WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE / £6,500PCM EPC RATING•£1,500PW D 57

• • • • • 24BATHROOMS DOUBLE BEDROOMS & 2 SHOWER ROOMS • AVAILABLE•NOW •• MASTER SUITEFAMILY WITH MEZZANINE STUDY AREA WONDERFUL HOME •• 2 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS •• 2 BATHROOMS & 2 SHOWER ROOMS MASTER SUITE WITH MEZZANINE STUDY AREA • 2 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE • 2 BATHROOMS & 2 SHOWER ROOMS

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071 HAARLEM ROAD W14 £625PW / £2,708PCM HAARLEM ROAD W14 BALCONY • 2 DOUBLE BEDROOM FLAT •£625PW RECEPTION / £2,708PCM UNFURNISHED HAARLEM ROAD W14 • CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN/BREAKFAST WALKING DISTANCE TO HAMMERSMITH BROADWAYROOM • MASTER 2 DOUBLE BEDROOM FLAT WITH SUITE BATHROOM & DRESSING AREA / EN £2,708PCM EPC RATING•£625PW C 79

• • • • • SHOWER RECEPTION ROOM • AVAILABLE•NOW •• CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 2 DOUBLE BEDROOM FLAT •• MASTER WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM & DRESSING AREA RECEPTION •• SHOWER ROOM CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM • MASTER WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM & DRESSING AREA • SHOWER ROOM

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BRACKENBURY ROAD W6 £525PW / £2,275PCM • • • • •

2 DOUBLE BEDROOM UPPER MAISONETTE RECEPTION WITH WOOD FLOORING KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM BATHROOM FURNISHED

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

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ORMISTON GROVE W12 £345PW / £1,495PCM • • • • •

1 BEDROOM FLAT WITH OPEN PLAN RECEPTION CONTEMPORARY FITTED KITCHEN STYLISH MODERN BATHROOM FULLY REFURBISHED WITH WOOD FLOORING THROUGHOUT NEST REMOTE HEATING CONTROL

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BROOK GREEN 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB www.finlaybrewer.co.uk SHEPHERDS BUSH 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS ACTON 27 CHURCHFIELD ROADROAD W3 6BD BROOK GREEN 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH W6 7PB SHEPHERDS BUSH 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS BROOK 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB ACTON GREEN 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD www.finlaybrewer.co.uk SHEPHERDS BUSH 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS ACTON 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD

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LETTINGS BINDEN ROAD W12 020 7371 4071 GUIDE £1.895M FREEHOLD UPPER MALL W6 • 4GARDENS DOUBLE BEDROOMS 2 COURTYARD £1,500PW / £6,500PCM • RECEPTION EASY ACCESS TO HAMMERSMITH CHISWICK UPPER MALL &W6 • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM UNFURNISHED • MEDIA WONDERFUL HOME ROOM FAMILY / £6,500PCM EPC RATING•£1,500PW D 57

• • • • • 34BATHROOMS DOUBLE BEDROOMS (2 EN SUITE) • AVAILABLE•NOW •• MASTER SUITEFAMILY WITH MEZZANINE STUDY AREA WONDERFUL HOME •• 2 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS •• 2 BATHROOMS & 2 SHOWER ROOMS MASTER SUITE WITH MEZZANINE STUDY AREA • 2 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE • 2 BATHROOMS & 2 SHOWER ROOMS

LETTINGSW12 020 7371 4071 GREENSIDE ROAD GUIDE £1.6M FREEHOLD HAARLEM ROAD W14 BALCONY • 4 BEDROOMS / £2,708PCM •£625PW DOUBLE RECEPTION UNFURNISHED HAARLEM ROAD W14 • OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM WALKING DISTANCE TO HAMMERSMITH BROADWAY • 22BATHROOMS DOUBLE BEDROOM FLAT (1 EN SUITE) / £2,708PCM EPC RATING•£625PW C 79

• • • • • GUEST RECEPTION CLOAKROOM • AVAILABLE•NOW •• CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 2 DOUBLE BEDROOM FLAT •• MASTER WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM & DRESSING AREA RECEPTION •• SHOWER ROOM CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM • MASTER WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM & DRESSING AREA • SHOWER ROOM

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SHOWER ROOM UTILITY ROOM WITH LAUNDRY CHUTE ROOF TERRACE GARDEN EPC RATING D 66

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THE INSIDE SCOOP IN YOUR AREA

Most satisfying transaction I recently sold a house in East Twickenham for the fourth time in 30 years. It has been great to see how each new family has made the home their own.

HOUSE HUNTING

Most interesting property

by DANIEL HUTCHINS HEAD OF SALES Savills

A house called The Wardrobe, which formed part of Henry VII’s Tudor Palace and served as Queen Elizabeth I’s dressing chambers.

I never thought I’d see A HOUSE CALLED THE WARDROBE, WHICH FORMED PART OF HENRY VII'S TUDOR PALACE

We are currently selling a converted barn which was relocated brickby-brick from North Yorkshire. It’s absolutely beautiful and definitely a first!

Finest property showcase Laeken St. Georges Road, TW1; Guide Price: £4,500,000 A wonderful refurbished six bedroom family home, upgrading it to account for modern family living.

RICHMOND / 020 8614 9100 / savills.com

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by NICK HUBBARD AREA MANAGER

West London continues to attract increasing numbers of renters moving out of central London and also for professionals moving to London from overseas. We are seeing high demand from professional tenants generally, but particularly from Japanese expats.

At the Kew Bridge property development where we have a branch on-site, rental apartments are letting quickly and we have also been receiving a lot of new instructions at the latest phase of

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W 4 , £ 1 ,75 0,0 0 0 These stunning three bedroom town houses offer stylish accommodation with entertaining space, neutral décor and located in the soughtafter Chiswick. Beautifully presented, these apartments offer smart fixtures and fittings and well proportioned living accommodation across four floors.

W 1 3 , £ 1 ,49 5 ,0 0 0 As they say, Location, Location, Location and this house in Colebrooke Avenue is a prime example of that. This is a wide and quiet tree lined avenue that looks exceptionally spectacular in spring as the trees are abundant in pink blossom.

This particular house was a sad example, neglected and converted into 2 flats but it had planning consent to put it back into a classic family house to fit in with its neighbours. The buyers now plan to embark on these works that will transform the house into a prized example, much as their brother is set with another similar house just opposite, that we sold to him only a year ago.

W 6 , £ 1 ,9 0 0,0 0 0 A most impressive family home boasting generously proportioned rooms, an attractive balance of period features and a tasteful modern finish. The garden is well established and private.

Iffley Road is an attractive tree lined street within Brackenbury Village ideally located a short walk from Hammersmith.

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Kew Bridge West, Heritage Walk.

These are renting well but despite the high specification interiors, it is important for landlords to recognise the importance of furnishing a property well to ensure it stands out from other apartments that are coming onto the rental market at the same time. Professionally furnished properties always let more quickly than unfurnished ones.

“It its important for Landlords to recognise the importance of furnishing” BENHAM AND REEVES RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS

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CHARLIE POWELL

JULIAN MASSON

SALES MANAGER

SALES NEGOTIATOR

SALES NEGOTIATOR

The property industry runs in my family and I often went on viewings with my mother when I was growing up, so becoming an estate agent was inevitable. Having over ten years of experience in the industry I still enjoy every moment. When I’m not working, I love to explore London, keep fit and play football.

I started out in estate agency straight from school when I was 16 and was named as the UK’s youngest estate agent. After spending 5 years learning the ropes in my home town of Hereford I decided to take the next step by moving to London where Chiswick has quickly become my second home.

Born and raised in West London I have lived locally to Chiswick all my life. Coming from a strong family background in property I decided to follow my roots and get involved in Estate Agency. I feel that I am constantly learning in this job and I love helping people find their perfect property.

Kew Bridge & Ealing, 0208 326 1960 brlets.co.uk

CHISWICK / 020 8987 0090 / kf h.co.uk

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77 Goldhawk Road, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 8EH sales@kerrandco.com

020 8743 1166 www.kerrandco.com

LIME GROVE, W12 £1,950,000 FH An exceptional family home offering over 2,500 sq. ft. of accommodation over three floors. This incredible house has been fully extended and stylishly refurbished to create a balanced family house. The accommodation provides two reception rooms, a large kitchen dining room leading on to the rear garden, a master bedroom suite, four further double bedrooms, two family bathrooms, a utility room in the cellar, ground floor cloakroom and a 31’ rear garden.

WELLESLEY AVENUE, W6 £1,050,000 FH A charming Victorian two bedroom cottage located on this popular residential street within a few moments of Ravenscourt Park.

The house is well presented throughout and has a spacious lounge leading onto a semi open plan kitchen with wooden floors and doors to a south facing garden and shower room on the ground floor and two bedrooms (one en-suite) on the first floor.

INDEPENDENT. LOCAL. EXCEPTIONAL.

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LIME GROVE, W12 £1,995,000 FH A rare and fantastic opportunity to acquire this substantial semidetached family home with an exceptional 110’ x 25’ west facing rear garden. The house currently provides in excess of 2,900 sq ft of accommodation over four floors which with love and care could make a wonderful 6 double bedroom family home. There is scope to extend and enlarge the house to the rear subject to the usual consents.

GREENSIDE ROAD, W12 £1,600,000 FH This light and spacious four bedroom home is extremely well presented throughout. The property comprises of a grand double reception room with fireplace and bay window, ground floor W.C, an extended kitchen/dining room with double doors leading to the 60ft garden. The first floor has three double bedrooms, a family bathroom, a further double bedroom and ensuite bathroom in the converted and extended loft.

INDEPENDENT. LOCAL. EXCEPTIONAL.

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THE BIRCHWOOD Fusion heralds a new era of elegance and exclusivity in Ealing’s W5

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new era of luxury living is dawning in Ealing with the creation of The Birchwood, a bespoke development of six beautiful apartments.

Conceived and crafted by boutique multi-award winning design house, Fusion Residential, The Birchwood will inspire an era of elegance and exclusivity never previously experienced in Ealing.

Enjoying an elevated position in Park View Road, the borough’s most prestigious thoroughfare, The Birchwood boasts a W5 London postcode making it the capital’s finest and newest retreat.

The design brief for the project was pioneering and innovative. It has been created by a collaboration of the best craftsmen, designers and artisans using the most beautiful colour palettes, textures, materials and objets d’art sourced from around the globe.

Boasting six sumptuous three and fourbedroom concierge serviced apartments, The Birchwood, which gets its name from the birch orchard that will be planted around the site, will redefine perceptions of aesthetic achievement and push the boundaries in terms of exquisite finish, attention to detail, specification and classical styling.

The triple aspect lateral apartments boast expansive and exquisite wraparound terraces in which to enjoy al fresco entertaining or summer relaxing. While the luxurious penthouse covers the entire top floor and affords 360 degree panoramas of London, with clear views out to the Shard and beyond. Meanwhile, the four-bedroom garden apartment at over 2,500sq ft will feature the a courtyard garden in which to celebrate the myriad joys of life.

From the secure and gated underground parking with heated ramp to the bespoke lift which takes you to your apartment and the concierge-managed cold store for grocery deliveries, every desire is attended to.

The apartments will also feature exotic hand-crafted accoutrements, marvellous Carrara marble kitchens and wet-room surfaces, rich natural wood architectural features and tantalisingly tactile wall and floor coverings confirming you have truly arrived at a heaven on earth.

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There are a number of nearby overground and underground rail services and coming very soon is Crossrail, the high-speed rail link which will revolutionise the daily commute, shaving 18 minutes from the journey to Canary Wharf and reducing by half the travel time to Liverpool Street in the heart of the city.

Launching in November 2017, the development is sure to make a wonderful home and investment in a leafy borough of London. ◆ To register your interest and experience the exceptional please contact Fusion Residential on 01923 216 530 or visit fusionresidential.co.uk

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oasting newly decorated interiors and an exceptional finish throughout, this light and airy two bedroom apartment is arranged over two floors and features generous living space and access to a private roof terrace with views across Ealing.

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spectacular splitlevel penthouse apartment situated in the prestigious Dickens Yard development, offering 1,616 sq ft of living space, a large roof garden, and a wrap around terrace. Situated in the heart of Ealing Broadway, Dickens Yard will soon benefit from the upcoming Crossrail service.

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BENHAM & REEVES RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS Ealing, 020 3302 5763; brlets.co.uk

et on a lovely residential street this stunning five bedroom double fronted house offers stunning interiors throughout, over four floors. The kitchen/ dining room is modern and there is a double reception. The lower floor offers a self-contained apartment. Further benefits include a large garden, roof terrace and a driveway for three cars. u

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DICKENS YARD modern two bedroom apartment situated in Skyline House, part of the stylish residential development Dickens Yard, located in the heart of Ealing. The open plan living area comprises a multi-aspect reception room with wood floors and floor-to-ceiling windows, offering plenty of natural light, opening onto a private balcony. u

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RUSTHALL AVENUE W4 £1,295 Per Week (£5,611 Per Month) A beautifully presented house on the edge of Bedford Park. Recently refurbished to ex a c t i n g s t a n d a r d s. C o m p r i s i n g ; m a s t e r bedroom with ensuite bathroom and walk-in w a r d r o b e , f o u r f u r t h e r b e d r o o m s, o n e w i t h l a r g e r o o f t e r r a c e a n d t w o b a t h r o o m s.

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BINNS ROAD, W4

ÂŁ1,295,000

An immaculately presented three bedroom period property offering an excellent balance of living and entertaining space in the ever popular Glebe Estate close to all amenities | Master top floor suite | Two further double bedrooms | Luxury bathroom | 25' Double reception room | 18' Bespoke Kitchen/Breakfast room | 27' Private landscaped garden | Ideally situated in the heart of The Glebe Estate offering close proximity to Turnham Green Tube Station and the extensive shopping and restaurant facilities on Chiswick High Road | EPC-E.

SANDOWN HOUSE, HEATHFIELD TERRACE, W4

ÂŁ895,000

A newly refurbished and exceptionally spacious two bedroom penthouse offering 1247sq ft of accommodation in this prime central Chiswick location | Two double bedrooms | Luxury bathroom | Luxury shower room | Large entrance hall | 20' Reception room | 14' Fully integrated Kitchen/Breakfast room with Corian Worktops | Two balconies | Share of freehold | Off street parking | Communal gardens | Porter | Situated just south of Chiswick High Road offering close proximity to all amenities and transport links | No chain | EPC-E.

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ST MARY'S GROVE, W4

ÂŁ1,695,000

A stunning detached Victorian family home on this popular residential road in the 'Grove Park' area of Chiswick | Five bedrooms | Three ensuite bathrooms | Family bathroom | 29'1 Double reception room | Kitchen/Breakfast room | 41' Landscaped garden | Cloakroom | Cellar | Entrance hall | The property is well located for numerous facilities including local parks, The River, Chiswick High Road, Tube and Mainline Stations and the A4/M4 for routes in and out of London | The house is within the catchment area of an outstanding primary school | No chain | EPC-D.

IVY CRESCENT, W4

ÂŁ1,100,000

A spacious four bedroom period house ideally located in the Chiswick Park Area offering close proximity to the Tube, High Road, and local Gastro Pubs | Master bedroom with ensuite shower room | Three further bedrooms | White bathroom suite | 25' Reception room | 17' Kitchen/Breakfast room | Cloakroom | Private garden with rear access | Situated within close proximity of Chiswick Park Station and the extensive facilities on Chiswick High Road | No chain | EPC-D.

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MOUNT PARK CONSERVATION AREA VINTANGE VICTORIANA A classic detached double fronted Victorian 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom residence in one of Ealing's most sought after avenues. A short stroll from Haven Green and Ealing Broadway Station (Crossrail). A much loved family house standing in a large west facing garden with heated swimming pool.

£2,795,000 FREEHOLD

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HISTORIC OLDE EALING FOR DON QUIXOTE'S EVERYWHERE £775,000 FREEHOLD

BY LAMMAS & WALPOLE PARKS SPRING IZ SPRUNG, THE GRASS IZ RIZ £1,100,000 FREEHOLD

That authentic period cottage you have all been dreaming of.

Beautifully restored and skilfully extended including a 24' kitchen plus featuring a sun trap south facing landscaped garden. Don't have the nightmare of missing this wonderful opportunity.

Be sure to come see where this one iz! A fully restored and skilfully extended 5 bedroom 2 bathroom Edwardian town house with sunny south garden in a peaceful and sought after location

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PIMLICO £20,000 PER MONTH

FA M O U S P L AC E S

by N I G E L L E W I S

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

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FILM UNIT’S HOME CRAIG’S “FAB-U-LOUS” HOUSE

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ho will fill Len Goodman’s highly polished shoes now that the veteran Strictly Come Dancing judge has bowed out? Self-styled ‘Mr Nasty’ Craig Revel Horwood is one candidate.

The fierce Aussie judge has been on the show’s panel since it launched and enjoys regular booing from studio audiences, while his “Fab-u-lous” scores are the most highly prized.

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He told The Sun recently that Cameron Mackintosh lent him £40,000 in 1997 to buy his house in Camden for £149,000 after he fell in love with the property. Horwood paid the theatre producer back by renting out one of the rooms. He has just accepted an offer on the Grade-II listed two-bedroom terraced house which had been on the market for £1.2m. It has a reception/dining room and large kitchen and a garden, where he’s named a fountain after friend and former Strictly contestant Kelly Brook. Through agent Hot Black (0207 482 2894).

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n apartment that was home to Winston Churchill during his initial and highly successful years in government is available to rent in central London for just under £20,000 a month.

The property at 33 Eccleston Square in Pimlico near Victoria train station was lived in for four years from 1909 by the then business minister Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine. Their first two children Diana and Randolph were born at the flat. And while Churchill and his family lived here his career took off, including the post of First Lord of the Admiralty.

It also believed that many of the government policies attributed to Churchill during his first stint in government were drafted at the property. It has four bedrooms, 4,000 sq ft of space, three reception rooms, a roof terrace, several bathrooms and a steam spa and is available through Savills (0203 430 6872).

“It has a reception/dining room and large kitchen and a garden, where he's named a fountain after friend and former Strictly contestant Kelly Brook”

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BLACKHEATH £850,000

“Night Mail was edited at the GPO Film Unit's Headquarters in Blackheath South London within a development of commercial properties”

CATFORD £390,000

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hen he died in 2011 heavyweight boxer Henry Cooper was remembered mainly for knocking down Muhammad Ali during a 1966 non-title fight. But his own first KO came not during a fight, but at his childhood home in SE London when he ran into the gas cooker. Born into a workingclass family he grew up during the tough years of WWII in Catford.

In 2007 he returned to 120 Farmstead Road with a film crew and described the area as a “tight community”. The house has two bedrooms and Cooper remembered all three brothers sleeping in one room and how his mother would make a week’s worth of food from a single pig’s head.

The property is for sale with Northwood (020 8102 7977) for £390,000.

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nyone with a literary bent and a love of steam railways will remember the Royal Mail’s GPO Film Unit, which made documentaries about the postal service during the 1950s and 1960s.

Its most famous film was Night Mail about the workers who used to sort mail on board the night trains that, until 2014, made their way from London to Aberdeen.

Night Mail was edited at the GPO Film Unit’s headquarters in Blackheath, South London, within a development of commercial units where the unit operated from 1934 to 1943. Most of the properties there have been converted to residential use, including No.43 where the GPO film makers worked.

It’s a two-bedroom apartment for sale at £850,000 via agent John Payne (020 8318 1311).

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EMANUEL AVENUE , W12

£1,600,000 FREEHOLD

A substantial five bedroom semi-detached Edwardian family home, presented in exceptional condition throughout.

Unusually wide and extremely spacious, this is a genuinely spectacular property, finished to exacting standards. There are a wealth of period features and the grandest of proportions all mixed in with modern design and decor. Emanuel Avenue is located in Poets Corner, a highly sought after area with excellent access to transport infrastructure.

5 Bedrooms | 2 Reception Rooms | Spacious Kitchen Family Room | 2 Bathrooms | Garden | Off Street Parking | Outbuilding | 2322 Sq Ft / 215.7 Sq M | EPC: D

SHEPHERDS BUSH & ACTON | 020 8735 3266 shepherdsbush@winkworth.co.uk

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OXFORD ROAD SOUTH, W4 OIRO £1,625,000 FREEHOLD A spacious six bedroom family home arranged over three floors with over 2700 sq ft of living space. The property has a 33 ft reception which can be closed off to make two separate rooms and a great country style 'eat-in kitchen'. The property is well located for Thames walks and Chiswick High Road, with its excellent shops and restaurants and is easy walking distance as is Gunnersbury tube station (District Line) providing a 20 minute journey into the heart of London. Superb access for driving is provided by both the A4 & A316.

Beautifully Presented Period Property | Entrance Hall | Cellar | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Bathroom | En Suite Bathroom | Further Shower Room | Six Bedrooms | Off Street Parking | No Onward Chain | EPC Rating Band E

CHISWICK | 020 8994 7096 chiswick@winkworth.co.uk

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AVONMORE ROAD, W14 £1,250,000 LEASEHOLD A SUBSTANTIAL MAISONETTE ARRANGED OVER THE UPPER THREE FLOORS OF A RED-BRICK, GRADE II LISTED VICTORIAN PROPERTY. The property is situated towards the junction of Avonmore Road and Lisgar Terrace, well located for access to the numerous amenities offered on Kensington High Street, Brook Green and Hammersmith. The closest stations are located at West Kensington, Hammersmith, Barons Court and Kensington Olympia.

Reception Room | Kitchen/Dining Room | 4 Bedrooms | En Suite Shower Room | Bathroom | Cloakroom | 1443 Sq Ft/134 Sq M | Lease in excess of 900 years | EPC Rating Band D

HAMMERSMITH | 020 7371 4466 hammersmith@winkworth.co.uk

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TWYFORD AVENUE, W3 £1,850,000 FREEHOLD A beautiful and well presented halls adjoining semi-detached house on one of Ealing Common's most popular roads. You are greeted by a magnificent hallway, with well-proportioned reception rooms leading off it. To the rear of the property is a bright, spacious kitchen which leads onto a spectacular west facing garden. On the first floor are four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a further two good sized bedrooms on the top floor and further bathroom. The house boasts period features in abundance, with the additional benefit of off street parking. Twyford Avenue is ideally located for transport links into London and also benefits from easy access to the local amenities of Ealing Common and Acton.

Semi-detached House | Period Features | Three Storeys | Six Bedrooms | Three Bathrooms | West Facing Garden | Off Street Parking | EPC: E

EALING & ACTON | 020 8896 0123 ealing@winkworth.co.uk

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THORPEPARK ROAD , W12 £525 P/W (£2,275 PCM) HETLEY ROAD, W12 £350 P\W (£1,517 PCM) A beautiful newly refurbished three double bedroom and two bathroom Edwardian house perfectly located in the heart of Shepherds Bush. Furnished. Available immediately.

A fantastic one double bedroom ground floor flat with a private patio close to transport links and local shops. Unfurnished. Available 9th May 2017

Three Bedrooms | Reception Room | Garden | EPC Rating Band: D 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | Ground Floor | Unfurnished | EPC: B

For more information on this property call Shepherds Bush Office | 020 8735 3255

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SOUTHFIELD ROAD, W4 £1385 PER WEEK

SUTTON COURT ROAD, W4 £352 PER WEEK

Outstanding and completely refurbished four bedroom house situated in the very sought after area of Bedford Park. Rent £6,000 PCM

Light and spacious one bedroom fourth floor flat close to Turnham Green and walking distance to Chiswick Park Station. Rent £1525 PCM.

Semi-detached | 4 Bedrooms | 2 Reception Rooms | Beautiful fixtures and

1 Bedroom | Kitchen | Reception Room | Bathroom | Heating and Hot Water

fittings | Off-road parking | Unfurnished | Fees Apply | EPC: E

Included In Rent | Off Street Parking | Unfurnished | Fees Apply | EPC: E

For more information on this property call Chiswick Office | 020 8994 7096

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HAMMERSMITH GROVE, W6 £625 P/W

LOWER MALL, W6 £550 P/W

3 Bedrooms | Reception Room | Kitchen | 2 Bathrooms | Roof Terrace | 1294 Sq

2 Bedrooms | 2 Reception Rooms | Kitchen | Bathroom | Shower Room |

Ft/120 Sq M | Furnished/Unfurnished | Fees Apply | EPC: C

Cloakroom | Garden | 1037 Sq Ft/96.3 Sq M | Part Furnished | EPC Exempt

For more information on this property call Hammersmith Office | 020 7371 4466

For more information on this property call Hammersmith Office | 020 7371 4466

THE RIDINGS, W5 £1,153 P/W

TWYFORD CRESCENT, W3 £992 P/W

Substantial Living Space | Ideal For Modern Family Living | Set Over Three Floors

Open Plan Kitchen | Large Reception Room | Downstairs Utility | Six Bedrooms |

| Off Street Parking | Large Landscaped Garden | Fees Apply | EPC: C

Three Bathrooms | Set Over Three Floors | Fees Apply | EPC:E

For more information on this property call Ealing & Acton | 020 8896 0123

For more information on this property call Ealing & Acton | 020 8896 0123

A fabulous apartment with roof terrace, arranged over the top two floors of a Victorian house. Rent £2,708 PCM.

A stunning and spacious five bedroom detached house with a large landscaped garden and off street parking. Rent £4,999 PCM.

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A fabulous Grade II listed two bedroom house with direct views of the Thames. Rent £2,383 PCM.

A wonderful family home in excellent order throughout. Close to Ealing Common and Gunnersbury Park. Rent £4,299 PCM.

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Hampste ad Manor

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Hampstead’s hall on the hill is reborn, offering new luxurious homes with rich links to the past

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he UK’s once gilded country manors and suburban mansions, funded by the riches of empire and trade from the 17th century onwards, have had a rough old time of it since the nation’s economic fortunes began to wane after the First World War. It’s a story told eloquently in TV’s Downton Abbey. But a much more extreme version of the ‘adapt or die’ approach to survival is to

be found in the Childs Hill area of Hampstead. Perched 250-feet above sea level from where it peers out over North London, Kidderpore Hall has endured a multitude of uses since it was completed in 1843 for leather magnate John Teil.

He made his fortune in the fetid tanneries of Kidderpore on the outskirts of Calcutta in Bengal, and poured much of his wealth into building a Greek revival mansion here featuring elegant colonnades, side pediments and a grand semicircular bay.

“Kidderpore Hall has endured a multitude of uses since it was completed in 1843 for leather magnate John Teil” At the time, the area was largely rural and as well as a house, Teil enclosed local land to create a private park to surround his home and even kept ‘groomed’ sheep on his front lawn, somewhat Marie Antoinette-like.

But as the years passed the area slowly became more suburban with new houses, lodges and roads added.

In 1857 Teil died and the property, which from 1870 to 1878 was owned by dye merchant Charles Cannon, began to deteriorate.

But then a new calling beckoned; to be the home for an educational world-first.

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“Hampstead Manor as the developer has re-christoned it, remains riddled with architectural clues to its past”

The hall and its land was bought and converted into a pioneering college for women to study botany, which at the time was one of few scientific disciplines women could enter.

Westfield College had a wellconnected and wealthy set of supporters to get it going including the then monarch’s wife, Queen Mary, but also several progressive and wealthy women including Ann Dudin Brown, Constance Maynard and Mary Petrie.

When it opened in 1882, it was one of the only higher education institutions for women in

England, and one of the first where they could gain degrees.

The college went co-ed in 1964 and carried on until 1989 when it became an outpost of Kings College, later being turned into halls of residence.

Its latest reincarnation is now well under way. The site was bought by developer Mount Anvil in 2014 and is being redeveloped into private homes.

Kidderpore Hall, or Hampstead Manor as the developer has re-christened it, remains riddled with architectural clues to its past. Despite the army of builders

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clomping their way all over of the site and the sound of hammer drills and pile drivers, the grandeur of Kidderpore Hall is still there to seen.

Double-height ceilings, 8ft-tall doorways, and a swirling hard-wood hand-railed staircase that rises up to a glass roof light – which Mount Anvil is refurbishing – hint at the huge wealth that Teil amassed, even if many of the hall’s walls now have gaping holes in them.

If there is an interested buyer, Mount Anvil would consider selling the Grade II listed Kidderpore Hall, one of the few remaining Georgian manors left in London, as one exceptional home. Otherwise, it will be transformed into two duplex apartments.

But the educational additions to the site – which include an extraordinary galleried library for the female students, a number of Grade II buildings added at different times during the college’s history – are all to be turned into 125 luxury flats and townhouses, while the old chapel is to become a fourbedroom home, overall there are five Grade II listed buildings within the development.

Two new modern buildings are also being constructed on the site, plus seven townhouses as well as an underground car park, and landscaped gardens.

Let’s hope the millions being poured into the site’s refurbishment and conversion secure its future for another 174 years. ◆ Prices at Hampstead Manor start at £755,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and rise to £3.5 million for the townhouses.

More information visit: mountanvil. com/our-london-homes/hampsteadmanor/ or 020 7776 5730

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PROPERTY / FEATURE 8 london p r o p e r t y fac t s yo u n e e d to k n ow

by N I G E L L E W I S

Londoners own their home with a mortgage – less than you might expect.

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Be guided through London's ever colourful and evolving market.

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We’re moving

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R o om s to m ov e

The number of people living in a home within London has increased from two in 1931 to 3.5 at the last Census in 2011. It is projected to increase to 3.7 by 2021 and 4.2 by 2031.

There are currently 3.3 million homes in London, up from 2.5 million in 1981.

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R enta l r evo lut i o n

The number of people renting privately in London overtook those living in social rented homes in late 2010, the same year the number of privately owned homes dipped under 50% of all households. A quarter of all

S ub ur ba n dr e a m

The top pick of Justin Marking, head of residential at Savills, for 2017 is the suburban restoration project, which he says is where you can “add value and take advantage of the differentiation between London and the country, which still exists”.

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f there’s one thing about the London property market that is a constant, it’s the superlatives that most of use to describe it. Extraordinary, outrageous, most expensive, smallest, fastestrising, largest, most famous, highest priced. I could go on. The capital has achieved them all – and that’s just over the past year.

Here’s our guide to some surprising and of course amazing facts about the city’s property market.

P r i c e to pay

All prime property in London is currently dropping in value, research by Savills has revealed this month. Its report on the market shows that prime central homes have reduced by 6.9% compared to a year ago, while prime NW London is down 3.2% and prime SW 4.4%. The area with the smallest reductions year on year is prime West London.

R e n ts i n r ev e rs e

The prime rental market in London has been sliding for a while now particularly in the £1,000 to £1,500 a week market where rents have fallen by 7.6% year on year, according to Knight Frank.

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P os h pa d

The priciest property on the market at the moment is a five-bedroom apartment for sale within One Hyde Park, the Candy & Candy confection just over from Harrods. It has five bathrooms, three reception rooms and a huge set of picture-windows offering views over Hyde Park. Got the cash? Call Knight Frank on 020 7591 8600.

Londoners move 4.6 miles on average, well under the national average of 6.6 miles and the shortest distance moved in the UK. Removals website Buzzmove.com crunched the numbers from among 51,000 house moves it’s organised since 2013.

Home movers in the East of England move the furthers at 12 miles, followed by Wales and the South of England. “This data shows that the myth that people don’t travel far when they move is just that – a myth,” said Damien Seaman, Head of Brand at buzzmove.com. “People move for a wide variety of reasons, but this data shows that people are clearly willing to relocate quite far away according to their circumstances.”

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London’s a cr ow d

If you think London is too crowded then remember that the city only recently surpassed its 1939, pre-war total of 8.62 million.

Older residents will remember when, during the decades after the war, much of central and inner central London was a ghost town in the evenings and weekends and only started to fill out again during the 1980s.

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