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ARTS & CULTURE • FASHION • HEALTH & BEAUTY • FOOD & DRINK • INTERIORS • KIDS & EDUCATION • TRAVEL • PROPERTY

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Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Madeley Road, Ealing W5 An attractive & imposing double fronted detached period residence.

Thoughtfully extended and upgraded over the years by the current vendors to offer exceptional family orientated accommodation. Five double bedrooms, three/four reception areas, three bathrooms and a conservatory. Large south facing garden. Close to Crossrail. EPC: E

Asking Price £2,499,950 • Double Fronted Detached Home • Three/Four Reception Areas • 120 ft. Plus South Facing Garden • Five Double Bedrooms • Ideal For Ealing Broadway and North Ealing Stations

Hamptons Ealing Sales. 020 8454 7605 | Lettings. 020 8567 9647

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St. Marys Grove, Chiswick, W4 A beautiful house newly renovated and extended using the services of an architect and interior designer. This five to six bedroom family home offers comfortable and flexible living accommodation, with its first floor master suite, basement media room and garden facing kitchen reception room. EPC: D

£2,250,000 • 5 Bedroom Semi Detached House • 3 Reception Rooms • 4 Bathrooms • Garden • 2446 Approx Sq Ft

Hamptons Chiswick Sales. 020 8454 7601 | Lettings. 020 8454 7603

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A World of Sophisticated Beauty Armani Hotel Dubai brings to life the “Stay with Armani� philosophy delivering a genuine home approach and a unique lifestyle experience where every need and desire is fulfilled for each guest individually. www.armanihoteldubai.com

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10 things we really want this month Diary dates for January Absolutely chats to the quirky designer

20 CREATIVE CLASSES

Try your hand at one of London's craft classes

This month’s hottest trends and products Our pick from Winter's prettiest trend Luxe lingerie

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38 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL The month's best beauty buys

47 ETERNAL FLAME Our favourite winter candles

Food & Drink

50 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL Tasty happenings from the local area

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53 FOOD REVIEW

A taste of California in Chiswick

58 SKI SCOTLAND

Hitting the slopes of the Highlands

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64 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS News and views from the designers

67 SERENA MORTON Inspirations of the art curator

PROPERTY

90 PROPERTY NEWS News and views on the area

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EDITOR’S letter

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ery few people will have been sorry to say goodbye to 2016.

Even leaving global politics aside, it wasn't the best year for London.

So hopes for 2017 are higher than ever and we are all fully expecting things to be better than ever in this new year.

In these pages, we're focusing strongly on our homes. We look at paint colours and wallpaper, we swoon over wood-burning stoves and we take inspiration from art dealer Serena Morton, while enjoying a scented candle or two from the comfort of our sofas. In fact, we will be mostly spending January at home, aside from a few trips to the gym, of course – though we will be exercising good

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intentions for the rest of the year by booking ourselves into some new evening classes. Personally, I'm keen on calligraphy, though you might prefer food styling, candle making or origami. We round up some ideas for a bit of armchair browsing this month.

Meanwhile, we are very proud of our growing website absolutely. london – sign up for our weekly newsletter to be kept informed of all developments. And a happy new year to all our readers. ◆

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COLOUR POP

Shrimps' colourful fur jackets and accessories are great for injecting colour into winter wardrobes.

The AW16 collection presented an edgier side to the fluff y rainbow vision we are used to and was inspired by British childhood. shrimps.co.uk

10 Things We

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VINTAGE VELVET

For a cocktail with a difference, Vintage Velvet is made with locally sourced Chardonnay grape. Perfect with your favourite mixer, shaken or stirred in your cocktail shaker. £42; vintage-velvet.com

HEARTS AFLAME

Just because the days are darker doesn’t mean your style has to be. Brighten up your winter wardrobe with this eye-catching printed silk scarf from Greek designer, Mary Katrantzou. £141.26; farfetch.com

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QUARTZ EMBELLISHED

These gold-tone earrings are ornamented with faceted black agate and pink quartz.

They're the perfect way to add color to your look. £200; net-a-porter.com

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Nail AW’s most eccentric trend offering with J.Crew’s classic cable knit. Their timeless turtleneck now comes cropped and pairs perfectly with high-waisted everything. jcrew.com

FLOWER POWER

Inspired by lush botanical gardens, Byredo’s Fleur Fantôme is the perfect antidote to drawn in nights and chilly winter weekends. £55; byredo.co.uk

OLIVIA PALERMO X WESTWARD

Veil those post-party season eyes with this new collaboration from fashion's darling, Olivia Palermo. We like this aviator-style that references the 1967 ‘Summer of Love’ mirrored lenses. £230; net-a-porter.com

BOOT IT

Winter weather is no match for these Valentino Garavani Boots, finished in classic grey calfskin leather. With silver-tone Rockstud embellishments they are perfect for puddle-jumping and adding a tough-girl edge to winter pinks and florals. £805; valentino.com

COUNT DOWN

This vintage inspired number has a rose gold face and mintygreen soft leather strap so you can count down to the New Year in style. £80; oliviaburton.com

TAKE A PEW

Take a well-deserved, post-festive rest with Fern & Grey's latest range of midcentury cocktail chairs. These plush accent pieces are the perfect addition to any home and are available in two dreamy colours. £480; fernandgrey.com

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NEW YEAR'S DAY PARADE 1 Ja n u a r y Va r i o u s L o ndo n l o c a ti o ns rap up and head out to join Pearly Kings, acrobats and West End W performers as they celebrate London’s 31st Parade. Watch as they float, twirl march and drum a 2.2 mile route around London's iconic landmarks. Be sure to arrive early to secure a good vantage point. u Starts at the Ritz Hotel, 150 Piccadilly, W1J; lnydp.com

LEGO FRIENDS T h ro u gh o u t Ja n u a r y L o ndo n We tl a nd C e ntre ollow the LEGO brick trail to discover the amazing species at the WWT. F Incredible 1.5m model animals will sit alongside their real life cousins to inspire kids to build a better future for nature. u Queen ELizabeth's Walk wwt.org.uk

SWAN LAKE 20- 22 Jan uary Ric hmon d Theatre

True love triumphs over evil in this powerful story that has captivated audiences worldwide. With outstanding principals and a sublime corps de ballet, Moscow City Ballet is at its best in this choreographic kaleidoscope set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent and memorable score.

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WINTER SOLSTICE

Fro m 1 2 Ja n u a r y O ra nge T re e T he a tre ettina and Albert aren’t happy.

Bettina’s mother is staying and has B invited round a man from the train.

Roland Schimmelpfennig’s razor-sharp comedy debuts in the UK, exploring themes of family, betrayal and the inescapable past. u 1 Clarence Street orangetreetheatre.co.uk

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THE BEAR

1 2 -1 5 Ja nu a r y Ro s e T he a tre Ki ngs to n he Bear is a heartwarming a T humorous wintry tale from the team that brought you the hugely successful Father Christmas. Pins and Needles are delighted to be bringing to life another of Raymond Briggs' best-loved stories in this mesmerising showcase of dazzling puppetry, delicious music and dreamy storytelling, The Bear is an unforgettable experience for the whole family. u 24-26 High St, KT1; rosetheatrekingston.org

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AUSTEN COMEDY

R oyal Alb e rt Ha l l

After last year's runaway success, Cirque du Soleil is bringing their ground-breaking show back to the Royal Albert Hall in a dazzling display of acrobatic excellence. From Tony Award-winning director Diane Paulus, this awe-inspiring production is a celebration of love and a tribute to the work and voice of women.

Throughout Ja nu a r y L eicester S q ua re T h e a t re mprov gets a bad rap in this country, but anyone who I dismisses the genre clearly hasn't seen Austentatious. This hilarious and entirely improvised comedy brings you period drama like you’ve never seen before. Join an all-star cast as they create a riotously funny new Jane Austen-esque literary masterpiece, based on nothing more than a title suggested by the audience. u 6 Leicester Place, WC2H leicestersquaretheatre.com

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fter a sell-out run at the Edinburgh A Fringe Festival, Bronks bring this incredibly moving yet matter-of-fact production to the National Theatre. When a group of terrorists stormed a school in Beslan taking hundreds of children hostage, the ensuing

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siege lasted three days and left many dead. This innovative piece of theatrical storytelling recounts this tragedy and explores the entirely individual way children cope with traumatic situations. ď ľ Stage Door Avenue, SE1 nationaltheatre.org.uk

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Illustrator Marion Deuchars’ portfolio includes countless commercial projects as well as activity books for children. Absolutely meets her Interview Pendle Harte

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rtist Marion Deuchars' CV spans everything from stamps to window displays, menu designs, food illustrations and book covers. In 2011 she published her first art activity book for children, Let's Make Some Great Art and its instant success led to two more. Her covers for Penguin's George Orwell novels won the V&A's book illustration award and her long-standing collaboration with Carluccios has made her work familiar to many. Born in Scotland, she studied at the Royal College of Art and now works from her studio in north London.

PENDLE HARTE: You have provided illustrations for everything from stamps to menus, via newspapers and book covers. How do you tailor your style to different needs?

MARION DEUCHARS: A new commission is always an interesting challenge for me to make some new artwork. I like that I don’t always know what it will look like, that it will be a surprise in some ways.

I have to think beforehand; should it be type-led? colourful?, serious? I try to produce artwork that I think suits the subject best rather than have a one-style-fits-all approach. I start all projects by playing with different materials as a way of coming up with ideas and direction.

I think the

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PH: Your art books for children have so much character and enthusiasm.

How did they come about? Tell us about the new one.

MD: The books have all grown from my first book Let’s Make Some Great Art. It was like art school in a book, so the subsequent ones are the result of doing the many exercises in the book. My latest

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ARTS & CULTURE / PROFILE Marion Deuchars in her studio

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ARTS & CULTURE / PROFILE Art books for children

endless source of inspiration. At the same time, I’m always looking at contemporary art and Illustration. There have also been some great contemporary exhibitions recently, Ai Weiwei and Carsten Holler to name a few. I try to get to as many exhibitions as I can.

PH: What is your typical working day like?

Walk the dog, walk the kids to train station, pilates class, walk to work. I

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one, Art Play, is the most accessible of all my books. It’s based on how I approach all of my work, which is first and foremost to play. I think the process of making and doing is as important as the end result and this book tries to celebrate that.

It’s a book for the very young and old.

PH: How would you describe your style?

MD: I use a lot of hand lettering, but I also love to draw and paint. I use mainly conventional materials like paper, pencil, paints, and scissors… It's always hard describing your own style, but I receive many comments about my 'effortless' feel – I work hard at that.

PH: How did you come to be an illustrator? When did it start?

I studied at Duncan of Jordanstone in Dundee. The first year was about trying everything

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from ceramics to photography to painting. By the end of the year we had to decide what to specialise in and I chose the Illustration and Printmaking department as it seemed to be where my work was heading.

PH: What is your favourite kind of commission?

MD: One that takes me to a place I don’t know. Milton Glaser says that ‘we should work towards the unknown’ and I completely agree.

PH: What other artists and illustrators do you like?

MD: I love seeing the greats.

London has had so many fantastic exhibitions recently, from Matisse to Hockney. I also love looking at ancient art like Aztec. The British Museum is an

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average a 25 hour working week, which is never long enough but it’s all I can do if I want to achieve a nice work/family life balance. I work in a shared open plan studio with 24 other creatives. It used to be a Victorian shoe factory. It’s a nice place to go every day. I have lots of space and can make a mess. It’s nice to have lunch at a table that’s not my desk, it’s good to ask for advice when I need it.

PH: What are you working on next?

MD: I’m working on another picture book for Laurence King as a follow up to Bob the Artist, which will be released next autumn. We also have plans to make a number of Bob the Artist toys and gifts including Bob Dominos. 

Art Play by Marion Deuchars (Laurence King Publishing) is out now.

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LIGHT UP, LIGHT UP Lighting the skies of West London, the magical lantern festival brings luminosity to Chiswick House and Gardens Wo r d s H e l e n B r o w n

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or many, the tail-end of January is never typically regarded as a period of celebration and hoopla.

The last of the turkey has long gone and the twinkling lights of Christmas have been reluctantly removed.

The glitzy hype of the festive period is evaporating and the search for a holidayblues antidote becomes pivotal. Cue the Magical Lantern Festival. For the second

A fairytale world of LIGHT SCULPTURES & Chinese ART year in a row, London has been selected as the only city outside of the Far East to host this spectacular fusion of art, heritage and culture in celebration of the Chinese New Year.

With an all-new show, Chiswick House and Gardens will once again be transformed into a fairytale world of light sculptures and Chinese art. From January 19th, celebrations take place to welcome in the year of the rooster and the cultural significance surrounding this extraordinary event. The restored 18th Century gardens in West London will see its 65 acres packed with over 50 illuminated, brand new installations in a dazzling extravaganza of lights, music theatre, culture and art.

The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Explore The Silk Road’. Visitors will

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discover magnificent life-sized and oversized lantern scenes, which represent and highlight this significant route of trade and culture from Europe to Ancient China.

The Silk Road Festival journey begins with a 15-metre wide installation of London’s Houses of Parliament, a full-size replica of the ship that Chinese Admiral Zheng used on his trade explorations, and an ambitious, lantern adventure formed of wildlife, nature, animals and architecture, through Europe, Asia, Arabia, Egypt, Persia, India and Ancient China. Last year, the awe-inspiring 3-D lantern experience enjoyed a sold-out run, a slew of award nominations and a galaxy of star fans, including Ant and Dec and Emilia Fox, with this year looking set to be on par.

Elsewhere, the entertainment area is not to be missed, with a 600 square metre synthetic ice rink, photo opportunities, Chinese bamboo lantern riddles and a mini funfair and games. Guests can additionally step inside the world of Virtual Reality with the newest technology promising to draw visitors into an immersive world, from running with dinosaurs to virtual roller coasters. A mouth-watering range of international cuisine and traditional street food will be on offer for hungry garden guests, including Spanish Churros, Chinese dumplings and authentic jerk chicken.

It’s the brainchild of Weli Creative’s David Lee and Ian Xiang, who explained, “We were absolutely delighted to see London’s extremely enthusiastic response to this important Chinese tradition last year and were keen to make it an annual event."

The gardens at Chiswick are the perfect canvas for these magnificent lantern sculptures. Visitors of all ages are sure to be delighted and hungry to share pictures with friends. u The festival runs until February 26th, and is open Thursday to Sunday, from 5pm until 10pm. Details of tickets and more information can be found at

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Get Crafty

January is a time for new beginnings, so why not take up a new hobby? We round up some tempting evening classes...

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n the age of Instagram foodies, taste buds have taken a backseat and it’s never been more favoured to photograph and upload an aesthetically pleasing dish. With the help of food writer and stylist Jennifer Joyce, and former deputy food editor of BBC Good Food magazine, Sarah Cook you certainly won’t need to invest in a five-star dining experience to do so. Their six-week evening course will teach you all tricks of the trade, kit essentials, tips on food photography and prop styling. leiths.com

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ounting Burberry, Nike and Jimmy Choo among their client archive, Lamplighter London also offers intimate calligraphy workshops for the public. You can develop beautiful techniques with founder and author of Nib + Ink, Chiara Perano, and receive a personalised selection of stationery treats to take away too. lamplighterlondon.com

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ucked away in the heart of Belgravia is Rachel Vosper's luxurious candlemaking boutique. Create your own bespoke candles in etched glass containers, along with a selection of fragranced decorations while you sip champagne – this is a truly enjoyable experience. ◆ rachelvosper.com

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hese indulgent chocolate workshops in Hackney kick off with blending a devilish chocolate vodka martini. You'll discover how to infuse chocolate with essential oils and create a giant chocolate button from delicious Belgium chocolate. During the session you'll taste a selection of amazing chocolates from around the globe then pipe, dip and decorate tasty cream truffles, while enjoying a glass of champagne too. ◆ redletterdays.co.uk

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f you’re a dab hand at Photoshop and looking to create an arty one-off wonder, Print Club London are hosting two-day deluxe workshops offering the chance to create your very own bespoke screen print. With the help of an expert tutor, you’ll digitally create your design - coat, expose and wash screens before delving into the magic of mixing inks and curating layers. ◆ printclublondon.com

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ver longed for the secret to the perfect flapping bird? Wonder no more, thanks to Britain’s leading origami artist Sam Tsang and his private, champagne-included, workshops.

Gather a group of friends, split the price and indulge in a totally customisable workshop tailored entirely to your preferences - a choice of mindful, collaborative or educational themes make for a pleasurably nostalgic folding experience. ◆ rulyexperiences.com

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CHRISTMAS AT KEW As twilight falls, the magic begins...

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t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas when the trees, temples and glasshouses of Kew are playfully lit and all aglow. There’s something for everyone at this festive time of year as the one mile sparkling path winds its way through the world-famous gardens in a magical after dark experience. Now in its fourth year, our new 2016 winter trail is a botanical wonderland inspired by the garden itself. Enter between two giant Christmas trees festooned with ribbon and wander beneath unique tree canopies drenched in seasonal colour. Follow the path between a carpet of light gently swaying like blossom and stop for a moment of reflection at the scented Fire Garden. Continue towards glittering trees dripping with giant crystals and gaze at colour-changing reeds rising high into the night sky. Just ahead glimpse the Tunnel of Lights, this year animated by over 60,000 lights.

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ADVANCE Peak / Off peak Adult £18 / £16 Friends of Kew £15 / £13 Family** £52 / £48 Child 4-16 £10 / £10

This year, framed by sparkling hedges, the Palm House Pond springs to life with brightly coloured laser beams, fans of light and flickering orbs that dance in time to music inspired by much-loved Christmas classics.

Why not complete your Christmas treat under the stars with spiced cider, mulled wine or hot chocolate whilst the aroma of roasting chestnuts fills the air. Gather to toast your own marshmallows and enjoy Kew’s well stocked gift shops and other traditional fare.

For the young ones, the playful atmosphere of White Peaks will welcome you with a Victorian carousel*, helter skelter* and other family rides* and don’t forget to look out for Santa and his elves at the North Pole village along the way. 

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ON THE DAY Peak / Off peak £20 / £18 £17 / £15 £58 / £56 £12 / £12

Pre paid parking at Brentford Gate £7 to be booked with ticket/time slot

Book at: kew.org/christmas 0844 995 9675

Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge All tickets are subject to a single transaction charge £2 per transaction for print at home tickets, £2.50 for tickets sent by first class post. £1.00 when booking tickets in person at Kew. See kew.org/christmas for further information and full terms and conditions. On the day prices apply from midnight on the day prior to your visit.

Not open 12, 13, 24 and 25 December. **Family ticket 2 adults and 2 children (aged 4-16) *Extra charges apply

Open until 2 January Between 5pm - 10pm

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THE SHOOT: LUXE LINGERIE

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TRÈS TRÈS CHIC Meet Uterqüe: the impossibly cool fashion brand loved by those in the know. For AW16 we’ll be investing in their classic polos, crisp poplin shirts and perfectly proportioned cashmere knits, which will carry us right through to spring. uterque.com

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Embrace camo luxe trousers, military cool and the new 'it' bag this January Wo r d s j oy m o n t g o m e r y

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ACTIVEWEAR BRANDS Kick-start your new year workout with cool new kit 01

BEST FOR BASICS • Lululemon This Canadian sportswear label has gone from strength to strength, offering gym bunnies a wide range of high quality workout gear and accessories in classic fits and flattering hues.

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NEW BRAND TO KNOW • Michi If you're looking for a lesser-known name then head over to Michi, the high-end workout brand that offers a sexy twist on gym basics. We love their mesh panelled leggings which hug in all the right places with miraculous leg-sculpting results.

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MOST STYLISH • Varley For those wanting workout wear that can be worn from desk to gym to supermarket, Varley is the name to know. Inspired by California’s costal culture and London’s eclectic style, this brand uses unique and eye-catching prints to deliver Instagram-worthy looks.

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Social Star

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Madga Butrym’s label was founded in 2014 yet has already graced many a star-studded Instagram feed. Combining modern design with traditional craftsmanship, Butrym offers an avant garde yet accessible aesthetic. For AW16 she has cleverly married feminine accents with an anarchic glamour, securing her a place in the fashion big leagues. magdabutrym.com

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HIGH STREET HERO • GapFit It might not be the first brand that springs to mind when you think of sportswear, but Gap is every gym bunny's affordable gem. From yoga and studio-wear, to barre and running kit, their wide-range of high quality separates come in a plethora of trend-led cuts and high-tech fabrics.

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CAMO LUXE Elizabeth & James

of the best

We love discovering new hero pieces, and for AW16 Elizabeth & James has seriously delivered. These luxe quilted trousers tick both the military and athleisure trends, and can be glammed up for drinks or dressed down with layered knits for weekend casual. Win win. £265; net-a-porter.com

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BODY SCULPTURES Jessie Harris London

If you haven’t heard of Jessie Harris, then you will soon. Graduating from Chelsea College of Art in 2010, Harris has already graced the covers of countless glossy magazines. Handcrafted in her east London home, the brand offers sculptural, high-end silhouettes at truly affordable prices. jessieharris.co.uk

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THE NEW ‘IT’ BAG J .W. A n d e r s o n

It's official: the ‘it’ bag is back. Step aside Chloe Faye, because J.W.Anderson’s pierce bag is the look to love this season. Rendered in soft lamb leather, this septum piercinginspired bag has, fittingly, been spotted on the arms of countless ‘it’ girls, and will add the perfect punk edge to any outfit. £1,965; j-w-anderson.com

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HERITAGE CHIC Archive by Alexa

Alexa Chung's Archive by Alexa line for Marks & Spencer is back for a second season with a host of sell-out looks. Fusing her own unique brand of retro style with a fashion forward twist, the Ellerby coat and Headrow jumper are sure to be a sellout. marksandspencer.com

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1. MAJE, Long military-style coat, £479; maje.com 2. ZARA, Jacket with toggles, £89.99; zara.com 3. BURBERRY, Cape-back wool and cashmere-blend coat, £2,495; net-a-porter.com 4. PINKY LAING, Navy velvet military jacket, £ 700; avenue32.com 5. TOMAS MAIER, Double-breasted wool-blend pea coat, £645; net-a-porter.com 6. ROBERTO CAVALLI. Cropped embellished velvet jacket, £1,445; net-a-porter.com 7. SACAI, Military coat, £1,410; farfetch.com

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FASHION / TREND GLAMOROUS, Floral Brocade Bomber Jacket, £55; glamorous.com

MARC JACOBS, Floral-Flocked Gingham Blouse, £305; matchesfashion.com

GUCCI, Princetown Fur-Lined Floral-Brocade Loafers, £515; matchesfashion.com

ERDEM AW16

CHRISTOPHER KANE, Floral Embroidered Cotton-Jersey Sweatshirt, £395; net-a-porter.com

MARNI, Flower Print Asymmetric Dress, £1,660; farfetch.com

JONATHAN SAUNDERS, Alex Embroidered Floral Shirt, £575; farfetch.com

SELF-PORTRAIT

Antoinette Blouse, £200; selfridges.com

WALL FLOWER WHISTLES, Gwyneth Jacquard Dress, £195; whistles.com

Embrace the brooding beauty of the English garden

RED VALENTINO, Sequinned Flower Tote, £755; farfetch.com

GUCCI, Appliquéd Silk-Blend Organza Gown, £2,740; net-a-porter.com

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LAURENCE DACADE, Pete Embroidered Velvet Ankle Boots, £615; net-a-porter.com

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This season’s muse is a late-night seductress with a rock & roll soul, ruling the room in dazzling demi-couture and lingerie made to be seen P h o t o g r a p h y a g e n t p r o v o c at e u r

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CIAO BELLA She’s one half of the Hadid modelling duo whose film noir beauty has captured the heart of a generation. This year Bella Hadid hit the jackpot after being announced as the new face of Dior beauty. Will this millenial launch the historic fashion house into a social media age?

Watch this space. dior.com

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FItNESS C o l u m n

Start your year the right way with the latest beauty & wellness trends W o r d s J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

5 OF THE BEST

GYMS From holistic and luxury to trendy and budget 01 • DESIGN

The Third Space, Tower Bridge With sister clubs in Soho, Marylebone and Canary Wharf, Third Space Tower Bridge is the latest in a line of beautifully designed workout spaces. With muted interiors, modern art and naked lightbulbs aplenty, this is the go-to gym for design-lovers.

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02 • TRENDY

1Rebel, Broadgate From the son of Fitness First owner comes 1Rebel, the hipster exercise joint that brands itself as the 'anti-gym'. Their sites offer industrial chic interiors that are divided into two rooms: one for spinning and one for ‘reshape’. Expect coolerthan-thou 20-somethings. ◆

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03 • FAMILY-FRIENDLY The Park Club, Acton

This Acton-based family-friendly health club is set on 27 acres of land and hosts a plethora of sports activities and events for kids. Tired parents can also enjoy pampering at the on-site Medispa or a child-free dinner at the Terrace Restaurant.

theparkclub.co.uk

04 • BUDGET

The Gym, Vauxhall If you're looking to save the pennies, or simply prefer a more functional gym experience, then check out The Gym. This contract-free, 24-hour access gym offers an extensive range of equipment and classes in a no-frills space.

thegymgroup.com

05 • HOLISTIC

Grace Belgravia Launched in 2014, Grace Belgravia is the womensonly members club leading the way in wellness.

Led by a host of experts, the venue houses a gym, spa, restaurant and wellbeing clinic, offering a truly multi-disciplinary approach to health.

gracebelgravia.com

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Seasonal Escapism Guerlain

From Guerlain’s iconic fragrance comes a holiday make-up collaboration with supermodel Natalia Vodianova. Inspired by the romantic legend of Shalimar, this three-piece edit comprises of illuminating pearls, shimmer mist and an intense rogue lipstick. A portion of the profits will go to Vodianova’s charity, the Naked Heart Foundation, so you’ll do good while looking good. guerlain.com

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POSH BEAUTY Victoria Beckham x E s t ée L a u d e r

She's the girl power pop star turned fashion designer who has turned her hand to beauty. Continuing to smash expectations, Victoria Beckham has delivered a show-stopping collaboration with Estée Lauder.

Hero buys include a double-ended eye pencil and the perfect red lipstick. Is there anything she can't do? from £22; esteelauder.co.uk

SCARLET WOMAN Lancôme

To celebrate its 25th birthday, iconic Lancôme lipstick L’Absolu Rogue has had a chic reinvention. Make-up artist to the stars Lisa Eldridge has partnered with the brand to create 14 new shades, from nude pinks to extroverted reds, all in a variety of textures. We’ll have one in every shade please. £25.50; lancome.co.uk

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NAIL STRENGTHENING POLISHES

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PICK EXTRAORDINARY The Ordinary

It's rare that we come across premium skincare for under £10, but The Ordinary is breaking the luxury mould. The no-frills range of 10 serums focuses on simple, active ingredients, including hyaluronic acid and retinol. 30,000 were sold within two weeks of launching and its virtues extolled by countless beauty editors. Get it before it goes. £4; ordinaries.com

DRINK UP Aveda

January is a tough time for our skin.

Indulgent feasting, boozy New Years and lack of vitamin D mean our skin is in need of a boost. The beauty gods have offered us respite in the form of Aveda Botanical's new Kinetics Hydrating Treatment Lotion.

Based on Asian skincare routines, this intensely hydrating treatment is made from Algae extract and will offer your skin that enviable dewy glow. £34; aveda.co.uk

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1. BUTTER LONDON, SHEER WISDOM NAIL TINTED MOISTURISER, £15; lookfantastic.com 2. DEBORAH LIPPMANN, TURN BACK TIME ANTI-AGEING BASE COAT, £18; harrods.com 3. ELEGANT TOUCH, NAIL APOTHECARY, GOLD RIDGE FILLER 03, £8.95; boots.com 4. MAVALA, FORTIFYING AND PROTECTIVE BASE COAT FOR NAILS, £16; allbeauty.com 5. SECHE, SECHE REBUILD, £11.95; lookfantastic.com 6. JESSICA, RESTORATION BASE COAT, £18.95; feelunique.com 7. IBX, NATURAL NAIL STRENGTHENER, £10; louellabelle.co.uk 8. NAILSINC, NAILKALE COLOUR, £14; nailsinc.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS SHISEIDO,

Shimmering Cream Eye Colour, £22; harrods.com

NUXE,

Huile Prodigieuse Or, £19; spacenk.com

MAC,

Strobe Cream, £24.50; maccosmetics.co.uk

BENEFIT,

Benetint, £24.50; benefitcosmetics.com

BOBBI BROWN,

Intensive Skin Serum Foundation, £40; bobbibrown.co.uk

LAURA MERCIER

Lip Balm SPF 15, £17.50; spacenk.com

PERRICONE MD,

No Foundation Foundation Serum, £45; perriconemd.co.uk

HOURGLASS,

CHARLOTTE TILBURY,

Veil Mineral Primer, £46; net-a-porter.com

THE BODY SHOP,

Brow & Lash Gel, £10; thebodyshop.com

Mini Miracle Eye Wand, £29; charlottetilbury.com

FRESH AS A DAISY Press re-set with the best skin-loving beauty buys B y J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

URBAN DECAY,

Naked 2 Eyeshadow Palette, £38.50; urbandecay.co.uk

7. ESTEE LAUDER,

Perfectionist Serum Compact Makeup SPF15, £43; esteelauder.co.uk

NARS,

Illuminating Multiple, £29; narscosmetics.co.uk

BARE MINERALS,

SPF 25 Mineral Veil, £21; bareminerals.co.uk

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ABSOLUTELY / PROMOTION

I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT Jane Dowrick needed comfortable, stylish shoes for her son’s wedding - Foot Solutions had the answer

P

rimary school teacher Jane Dowrick wanted to look her best for her son’s wedding.

Being a keen dancer she was also looking forward to stepping out onto the dancefloor. But she faced a problem. As Jane explains: “I can’t wear high heels for very long because I suffer from back and hip pain. To make matters worse, I also have a bunion.”

However, she was determined to have a good time and decided to splash out on a new outfit for the day and a cocktail dress for the evening. Shoes were still a problem though. Unable to find anything

that combined comfort with style, Jane decided to visit Foot Solutions.

“I’m so glad I did” continues Jane “To my delight, Foot Solutions had a great range of comfortable, fashionable heels. I chose a pair of gold Ziera shoes which were perfect. After a thorough assessment of my feet and my gait, staff recommended custom arch supports to wear with the shoes.”

The combination of shoes and arch supports meant that Jane was ready for the big day.

“I was the first one on the dancefloor… and the last one off,” says Jane.

“I could have danced all night! The staff

at Foot Solutions were so helpful and professional. It was a genuinely lovely experience.”

Contact the Richmond store on 020 8940 1814 to arrange a FREE foot analysis. 

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WE MAKE FEET HAPPY! Correct footwear and arch supports can improve balance and posture and relieve pain.

At Foot Solutions, our trained consultants use high-tech foot scanning equipment and gait analysis to help find the perfect customised footwear and arch supports for your feet.

Visit our RICHMOND store today TO ARRANGE A FREE FOOT ANALYSIS call: 020 8940 1814 email: richmond-surrey@footsolutions.com FOOT SOLUTIONS, 4 RED LION STREET, RICHMOND, TW9 1RW /footrichmond @footrichmond

A short walk from Richmond station, opposite Pizza Express www.footsolutions.co.uk/richmond

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / READER OFFER

Absolutely & Chanel

READER EVENT Chanel's new Coco Codes collection is revealed at a series of exclusive reader events Wo r d s e v e h e r b e r t

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etween 20 and 27 of January, readers will have the chance to visit one of three Chanel boutiques (Covent Garden, Spitalfields or Burlington Arcade) and try out the new collection. The price of the ticket will be redeemable against purchase of a one-hour full makeup appointment with a Chanel make-up expert – perfect for that special birthday or anniversary. If this isn’t enough, attendees will walk away with a complimentary goody bag filled with luxury Chanel samples.

Complimentary champagne and soft drinks will also be served throughout the evening.

Chanel’s Coco Codes collection was created to celebrate, reinterpret and decipher the brand’s five iconic colour codes of red, black, gold, white and beige. It is a journey into the colours that shaped the life of Gabrielle Chanel. Her use of colour was defiant,

unexpected, elegant and bold - and always utterly original. Now a part of the very fabric and history of Chanel, it is impossible to imagine the House without them. Yet in this collection, Lucia Pica, Chanel global creative makeup and colour designer, has found a way to re-infuse these classic shades with her own elegant irreverence, breathing new life into these beloved colours, and challenging conventional modes of beauty. Coco Codes encourages women to embrace the codes of Chanel and reinterpret them for their own individual style. ◆ l To book your appointment call or email the boutique of your choice: For Covent Garden telephone: 020 7240 2001 or e-mail: covent.garden@chanel.co.uk. For Spitalfields telephone: 020 7629 7621 or email: burlington. arcarde@chanel.co.uk. For Burlington Arcade telephone: 020 7247 5513 or email: spitalfields@ chanel.co.uk

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u An initial Wellness Consultation enables your trainer to assess your goals and design a personalised routine that you are taken through over four more one-to-one training sessions. Tennis, swimming, football, cricket, run training and more are available and this variety, when combined with expert nutritional help and a positive mental attitude, come together to form a complete approach to your wellness.

THE ‘KEY’ TO SUCCESS

u Using the latest in gym technology, members can carry their workout information with them on a special Wellness Key, which can be inserted into any machine, providing the user with information such as the correct weight to use, the number of repetitions, or the resistance level and time on an exercise bike. Not only does this give the user confidence, it also stores all your exercise results, such as calories burned, weight lifted or distance covered, so that a review can be conducted by a trainer and goals/targets adjusted accordingly.

THE KEYS TO WELLNESS Are you ready to eat well and take regular exercise or do you need a little extra help?

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ating well and taking regular exercise. It sounds so easy, but even with the best of intentions, it’s still hard to keep to this simple ambition, isn’t it?

In our modern world we are constantly juggling work, social lives, finances, family and relationships and the regular exercise regime and a healthy diet prove a step too far.

We recognise these challenges at our clubs and provide members with expert guidance and regular one -to-one contact, combined with the latest in fitness technology, to make

the process of maintaining and improving personal well-being easier to manage, understand, and achieve.

BALANCE IS THE KEY

u At The Park Club, we have adopted the concept of wellness, defined as ‘a balance of mind, body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of wellbeing.’

The key to that statement is balance.

Not only do we consider it our job to guide you inside the gym, we also undertake to guide you outside the gym to help you achieve this balance because, after all, there is more to life than eating chicken salad and pounding the treadmill.

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REGULAR CONTACT

u Regular contact between members and trainers is a major focus. Members are entitled to one complimentary personal training session every month in which progress can be discussed, technique and form checked and goals reassessed. This regular contact keeps members engaged in their routine and confident to continue.

Using our ‘Coach’ application, trainers are also able to stay in regular contact with members wherever they may be.

If you’ve had a period of inactivity on your account, you can expect an email checking that everything is okay!

STAYING CONNECTED

u You can use your smartphone to access your Wellness account wherever you are. You can use your laptop or tablet to register physical activity such as a game of tennis or a cycle around the park from anywhere. And of course, if all this technology is too much, simple face-to-face time is always available from our welcoming and knowledgeable staff. We love to see members enjoying their routine and reaping the benefits of regular exercise, wherever it may be. u

● The Park Club

020 8743 4321 theparkclub.co.uk

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We provide treatments in London for significantly less or you can fly to our Budapest clinic and save up to 70% on typical UK prices.

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY / PRODUCTS

ROCOCO

Chocolate scented candle, £37.50; rococochocolates.com

DIPTYQUE

Gingerbread Candle, £48; spacenk.com

JO LOVES

Shot Candle, £80; joloves.com

THE PERFUMER'S STORY

Black Moss Candle, £49 theperfumersstory.com

LOLA JAMES HARPER

The Red Garden candle, £34; selfridges.com

BYREDO

Bibliotheque Candle, £50; byredo.co.uk

100 ACRES

Signature Three-wick Candle, £48 100acres.co.uk

JONATHAN ADLER Muse d'Or Ceramic Candle, £88; jonathanadler.com

JONATHAN ADLER

ETERNAL FLAME

Hashish ceramic candle, £68; jonathanadler.com

12 of the chicest candles to cosy up to this January By pendle harte

Celebration candle, £55; wilneliaforsyth.com

ECOYA

Mini Madison Gift Set, £39; johnlewis.com

ACQUA DA PARMA

LALIQUE

Fruit and Berries Candle, £90; selfridhes.com

Chili candle; €65 lalique.com

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020 8939 1084

WATCH THIS SPACE Our new look restaurant is coming

In January 2017 we will unveil our restyled restaurant and we can’t wait to welcome you!

Expect chic design and a friendly atmosphere, combined with modern British cuisine and, of course, our famous river views.

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HOW TO HYGGE Kick-start January with the Danish appreciation of life’s simple pleasures.

Brontë Aurell’s new book ScandiKitchen: Fika & Hygge celebrates cosy days with friends, slowing down and taking the time to enjoy simple, homemade treats. £16.99, Ryland Peters & Small; rylandpeters.com

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What to drink

kitchen

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

GRAPE NEWS

Wine recommendations for January B y k e v i n l at o u f

S PA R K L I N G

Casa Ciste Piane Prosecco An organic Prosecco made the same way as Champagne from a tiny vineyard in the heart of Prosecco land. It's clean, fresh and sparkling with so much character and flavour. It's only 11% alcohol so works as the perfect aperitif and only 30,000 bottles are made, so it's pretty exclusive.

WHITE

Vermentino, Antonio Camillo Located in the south of Tuscany, Antonio makes wines that showcase the exact place they are grown.

This vermentino is a great alternative to Chardonnay and is packed with flavour but still remains dry and crisp.

The perfect winter white.

RED

Casa di Si, Chiquitin Casa di Si’s mission is to hand-craft organic wines expressive of the vineyard and their specific region.

The high altitude of the vineyard – 700-1000m – helps keep the wines fresh and extremely drinkable. Chiquitin is 100% handpicked Garnacha – no naughty machines here.

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Best of British Mustard Restaurants

Hole up at Brook Green’s vibrant brasserie Mustard. Their British brunch menu is served in a former Victorian grocers. Sink into leather banquettes for smoked salmon, eggs and rainbow chard.

Shepherd’s Bush Road, W6; mustardrestaurants.co.uk

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PICK

ETHICAL TIPPLES Fa i r S p i r i t s

Eschew the usual bottle of bubbly in favour of the world’s first quinoa vodka. Created by ethical spirit brand FAIR, the drink is made from organic quinoa seeds grown in Belize and has notes of almond milk and spices. Filtered to perfection, the resulting spirit is as clean as your conscience will be.

Fairspirits.com

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‘HEALTHY’ COCKTAILS

Bars are stirring superfoods and botanicals into drinks that are more forgiving on our waistlines. Here are five of our favourites...

UNDERGROUND DINING Basement Galley

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FARMACY • Notting Hill Farmacy’s emphasis on clean indulgence carries into their bar, where the likes of flaxseed oil, cayenne pepper and even cannabis oil are stirred into juices and cocktails.

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FIRST AID BOX • Herne Hill At the Shrub & Shutter’s little brother bar in Herne Hill cocktails are ‘prescribed’ in intravenous fluid bags, as liquids in syringes or in botanical infusions. Check out the (nearly) holierthan-thou quinoa vodka cocktail…

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Comforting specials are the USP of Franco Manca’s new menu. At the Chiswick or Ealing branches try the butternut squash pizza with roasted pine kernels and Stilton or the Old Spot sausage pizza finished with a drizzle of white truffle oil. francomanca.co.uk

THE LIDO CAFÉ • Herne Hill Brockwell Park’s The Lido Café is the perfect place to hole up on a cold January day, virtuous cocktail in hand. We recommend the Green Goddess, made from a base of Kamm & Sons

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REDEMPTION BAR • Shoreditch Seek a little redemption from booze at this aptlynamed, alcohol-free bar. Our favourite sin-free tipple has to be the Beet-O-Tini: beetroot and orange juice, lime and coconut water.

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BRUNCH DATE Charlotte's

Charlotte's Bistro has a mouthwatering new menu. Take your pick from wild mushrooms on soda bread and roast lamb shoulder, best enjoyed with Bloody Marys and coffee from the Electric.

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

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TREDWELL’S • Covent Garden Tredwell’s caters to the health crowd with coldpressed cocktails, created with Bob’s Juicery.

Try the strength-giving Gimlet with gin, ginger, pineapple and wheatgrass and the Hail Mary – a more virtuous take on the classic.

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And for healthy cocktails at home…Try Rocktails detox-friendly drinks with low sugar, less than 90 calories per serving and botanical ingredients.

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Stardom is WITHIN REACH for this UNDERSTATED CHISWICK eaterie

Grill Restaurant

Channelling California in Chiswick Wo r d s J A M E S S TA N I F O R T H

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t’s a dangerous game, trying to be all things to all people; one which restaurants across London are notorious for playing and, more often than not, losing. However, where so many have failed, Grill Restaurant succeeds by sticking to three key principles: simple ideas, well executed and presented with precision.

The restaurant itself is a hidden gem, its modern, spacious interior currently disguised by a refurbishment project that will see the arrival of a new, breezy outdoor seating area to match its menu.

The dishes here are all marked by that same Californian lightness, neatly balanced and cooked with a delicate

touch that can sometimes elude grill restaurants.

As you would expect from a venue with the grill at the heart of its menu, Grill Restaurant particularly excels in its handling of a wide range of meat and fish dishes. If you’re craving a portion of something haute protein, you’ll find it here, classically delivered and suitably sized.

Yet there’s something else that sets Grill Restaurant apart, and you can find it in the margins. Take your eyes away from the centrepiece and you’ll find carefully thought-out accompaniments: crisp alliums, properly turned potatoes and wine recommended by an experienced waiter.

Our meal began with dorset crab on sourdough toast and pan-seared scallops

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with cauliflower and apple puree. Tried, tested, but also a marker for how a restaurant deals with the basics. Here, we found choice ingredients treated with the respect they demand; the crab balanced with thin slivers of chilli and spring onion, the scallops bearing just the right amount of char.

Next, we opted for the barometer of any grill joint, a rare sirloin steak, as well as something more adventurous, plaice with braised fennel. The former was prepared with the careful selfassurance you’d expect, properly rested with expertly cooked sides. The latter was a real success, gently turned into a flaky, golden, saffron-infused sea song, offset by a delicious selection of seasonal vegetables.

Like its garden, Grill Restaurant still has areas that require updating. An apple puree sitting amongst the starter was too verdant and lacked acidity. And, as is the case with so many restaurants in this genre, the desserts asked for more attention (if you promise pannacotta, make sure it wobbles). However, for this understated Chiswick establishment, stardom is most certainly within reach. u

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Kitchin Story

These comforting recipes for January come from Harrods' guest chef Tom Kitchin Wo r d s t o m k i t c h i n

STARGAZY FISH PIE Ser ves 4 -6

I n g r e d i e nt s • 2 litres milk • 600g firm fish fillets (Salmon/Hake/ Cod), diced into 2cm cubes • 200g smoked fish fillet (smoked haddock) • 4-6 prawns • 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and quartered • 1kg Maris Piper potatoes

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• 2 tablespoons butter • Salt and pepper • 1 beaten egg • Cleaned langoustine heads to decorate finished pie Bechamel sauce • 500ml milk • 60g butter • 50g tablespoons flour • 2 tablespoons grain mustard M e th o d 1 To make the béchamel sauce: • First bring the milk up to a simmer in a small pot and set aside.

• In another pan, melt the butter gently over

medium heat, then add flour and stir until the mixture is smooth.

• Begin adding the milk a little at a time to avoid lumps. Keep adding milk and stirring until you have a creamy sauce.

• Allow to cook slowly for 5 minutes and then add the grain mustard. Set aside.

2 Cooking the fish: • Gently heat the 2 litres of milk. Add the fish fillets and poach for 3-4 minutes. Add the smoked fish and poach for a further 3-4 minutes. Carefully remove the fish and set aside.

3 To make the mashed potato: • Pre-heat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6. Bake the potatoes until crispy and soft.

• While still hot, scoop out the flesh, discard the skins and pass the potato through a drum sieve to remove lumps.

• Heat the milk used for poaching the fish and fold 2 tbsp butter through potato mixture. Season to taste.

4 To make the pie: • Preheat the oven to 190°C/Gas 5. Butter a baking dish and spread a small amount of bechamel on the bottom of the dish.

• On top of that spread the poached fish and quartered eggs.

• Spread with the remaining bechamel.

Top with the mashed potatoes, place the langoustine heads in the potato, and brush with an egg wash. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and. ◆

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SCALLOPS BAKED IN THE SHELL Ser ves 4

I n g r e d i e nt s • 1 carrot, chopped • 1 leek, sliced • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil • 2 scallops per person or 3 x ½ • 100g puff pastry • 2 egg yolks White wine sauce • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 100g shallots, sliced • 250ml Noilly Prat vermouth • 250ml fish stock • 250ml whipping cream • Salt and pepper • ½ tablespoon grain mustard • 1 tablespoon chopped dill

M e th o d 1 Preparing the white wine sauce • Heat a heavy-bottomed pan on top of the stove and add the oil • Sweat the shallots gently for 3-4 minutes • Add the Noilly Prat and the fish stock and continue to cook until the mixture is reduced and has a syrupy consistency • Add the cream, bring back to the boil and reduce again slightly • Season with salt and pepper, then pass through a strainer or sieve • Add the grain mustard and chopped dill 2 Preparing the scallops • Slip a thin sharp knife between the shells and cut through the large white muscle tab (the abductor muscle) to release one side of the shell • Pry open the shell and pull everything out • Using a spoon, neatly scoop out the meat • Separate the white meat from the outer skirt and roe (the skirt and roe can be kept for making sauces and they freeze well) • Rinse the scallops and keep them in the fridge on a paper towel. Rinse the shells and pat them dry.

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3 Assembling the dish • Sweat the carrot and leak in the oil over a low heat. Season and cook until they are soft but not browned - allow to cool • Take 4 washed shells and divide the leeks and carrots between them • Cut the scallops in half through the middle, season and place 4 pieces on each shell • Cover with 3 tablespoons of white wine sauce and top with the other shells • Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6 • Roll out the puff pastry and cut into thin strips • Place a pastry strip around each scallop to seal the two shells together • Using your fingers, gently press the pastry in place to ensure that the seal is tight and there are no holes • Brush with egg yolk and cook in the hot oven for -10 minutes until the pastry is golden brown 4 Serve • Remove the scallop shells from the oven and run a sharp knife all the way around the outer crust • Serve on a bed of seaweed or some rock salt mixed with a little water to stop the shells rocking about and let your guests open the shell themselves. ◆

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SLOPE OFF Forget the Alps. Amanda Constance and family catch the Highland sleeper for a weekend's skiing in Coylumbridge, home to the UK's highest funicular railway.

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SLOPING OFF Catching the Highland Sleeper for a weekend of skiing in Scotland is less faff and more fun than it sounds, even with three children in tow Wo r d s A m a n d a c o n s ta n c e

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f I told you that you could catch a train on a Friday night from central London and be skiing in the sunshine in Scotland by 10am the next morning, you wouldn’t believe me, would you? But that’s what we did. With three children.

For the weekend.

I know it sounds like a schlepp, but actually it couldn’t have been easier and was certainly less of a pain than hiking out to Gatwick or Heathrow and catching a plane. We trundled out of the house, wheelie cases in tow, and 15 minutes later we were on the Highland Sleeper at Euston, ready for the 9.15pm departure to Aviemore.

We were met on the platform by David, our liveried steward for the journey.

He showed us to our quarters: two interconnecting berths and one separate cabin. The interconnecting cabins make life a little easier with children, even three stupendously overexcited ones. There isn’t really room to swing a cat but with a little jostling and organization we all managed to get bed ready.

The sleeper still has some of the romance of a bygone age; the rolling stock might have seen better days but the staff are formal to a tee and the dining car carries a whiff of whisky and memories

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Rolling up the blind TO REVEAL SNOW-COVERED MOUNTAINS was a wonder WE’LL NEVER FORGET

of cigars. Tweedy gents have long used it to get to the grouse moors, and they are now joined by more modern MAMILs (Middle-Aged Men In Lycra) off for a weekend of mountain biking or climbing.

Its very slowness – it takes 11 hours to trundle from London to the Highlands – is utterly at odds with our rushed modern lives. You are unaware of the shift, rocked to sleep as the train lurches towards our island's fringes.

We were woken just after 7am with tea and juice. The thrill of rolling up the blind in our cabin to reveal snow-covered mountains was a wonder we will never forget. The train pulled into Aviemore; we took a taxi to the Hilton in Coylumbridge

and were tucking into porridge and a fry-up by 9am.

Skiing in Scotland is obviously very different to somewhere like the Alps. For one thing, there are fewer mountains.

The Hilton in Coylumbridge sits in a pine forest far from any snowy slopes, but what Scotland does have it makes great use of, even if it means another journey to get there.

After our breakfast we marched onto the road in our ski gear, where we hailed the bus to CairnGorm Mountain. Our fellow travellers included many quite weathered, elderly skiers who looked far more ready for the slopes than me. These hardy Scottish types take to the slopes regularly, we were told, and feel very protective of ‘their’ mountain.

The bus climbed to the base of CairnGorm Mountain – widely considered the most beautiful and most challenging place to ski in Scotland.

Natural Retreats, who manage it, have recently introduced their own in-house ski school, and within minutes we were booted, matched with skis and heading to the top of the mountain on the funicular railway (the highest in the UK) with Alison and Phil, our ski instructors.

Most skiing in on CairnGorm is based around the Top Station, which boasts

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When we reached the top it felt more like the school run than a ski mountain. Everyone knows each other here; skiing is a very local thing in Aviemore. The school children all ski, often as ‘shredders’ – groups of youngsters who zip over the mountain with their ski instructors. There is none of the ooh la la of being in, say, Val d’Isere. It is all far more functional than that, but I loved the sense of community, of Scottishness, of the skiers on the mountain. As I went up one T-bar lift with Phil, he called out to a small blonde girl whizzing down the mountain. She raised a pole in cheery THE PTARMIGAN RESTAURANT AT THE TOP STATION ON THE CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN

AT THE TOP, it felt more like the SCHOOL RUN than a ski

mountain, Everyone KNOWS EACH OTHER HERE

greeting: “Ah, that’s my neighbour’s wee girl,” he said by way of explanation.

Alison, an ex-RAF pilot and top snow jumper, took charge of our five-yearold. He wore a vest with a handle which meant she could hold him between her legs, and before long he was flying over moguls and mounds with her, having the time of his life. I stayed with them while the other three had a lesson with Phil, a local and dedicated mountain man. Our biggest issue was getting too hot. The sun was blazing on a warm March day, which didn’t match our expectations, so we cooked in thermals.

The mountain has a wide range of routes on offer, including plenty of challenging off-piste routes. There are a total of 12 lifts, including the funicular at the resort, and in terms of runs there are seven greens, six blues, eight reds and one black, the longest of these stretching for an impressive 3.3km.

More than enough for a weekend.

We had such a good time that we missed the bus back to Coylumbridge.

No problem, Phil gave us a lift in his battered Land Rover. Now that's something you don't get in the Alps.

t r av e l d e ta i L S Caledonian Sleeper The Highland service runs in both directions Sundays to Fridays (not Saturdays) and serves more than 40 Scottish stations. There is also a Lowland Sleeper between Euston, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Tickets (one way) are from £40 (seated), £80 per person (standard class) and £150 per person (first class).

Call 0330 0600500 for information. sleeper.scot The Hilton costs from £149 per night for a family of 4 (2 x double beds in the same room). hiltonaviemore.com

For ski pass prices and equipment hire on CairnGorm Mountain visit: cairngormmountain .org / wintersnowsports

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK The Cairngorms National Park is the largest National Park in the UK, twice the size of the Lake District, and is home to three of Scotland’s five ski areas: CairnGorm Mountain, the Lecht and Glenshee. It has be voted among the top 20 places to visit in the world

by National Geographic Traveller. visitcairngorms.com

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The next day was far more Scottish; it was freezing on the mountain and a virtual white-out. I am definitely a fairweather skier these days and found not knowing my way around unnerving, but the children were oblivious and loved it. When most of us gave up at lunchtime, too cold to go on, our eldest skied the whole way down the mountain with Phil, an achievement that left him glowing with pride.

Catching the train back at 9pm on Sunday night was possibly even more exciting than our first journey. Waiting in the pitch black for the sleeper to arrive from Aberdeen, we all felt a bit Railway Children. Then it was a mad scramble to get everything on board and into the cabins before the train pulled off. Not surprisingly, everyone was fast asleep soon afterwards and before we knew it we were waking up as the train drew into Euston, just before 8am. We emerged tousled, bleary-eyed amongst the dash of the city’s commuters, an assault on our senses after feeling a world away from London. We got home within the hour and all three kids made it to their desks at school, albeit half an hour or so late.

The sleeper isn’t cheap – you could fly for less – but it is far less faff and far more fun, especially if you are under 12. We are already planning another ski trip and possibly mountain biking in the Cairngorms next summer, just so we can take the sleeper again to the glorious Highlands. 

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FOCUS: WOOD-BURNERS

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MY STYLE ICON

is Neneh Cherry (here) as Frida Kahlo, photographed by the iconic Jamie Morgan.

The Alhambra, Granada

Serena Morton

MY FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION is Olhão in Portugal because painter Piers de Laszlo’s crumbling foundation epitomises the type of place I like to stay in. It’s living installation art.

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MY FAVOURITE BUILDING is the Alhambra, Granada, Andalusia because it reminds me of my old life in Spain.

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STOVE TALK Six reasons why installing a wood-burning stove will improve your life Wo r d s p e n d l e h a r t e

01 EFFICIENCY A stove is vastly more efficient than an open fire. There’s less heat loss, so you get more heat for less wood. You can reduce your gas bill and turn the thermostat down.

02 COSINESS It’s emotional. Stoves create instant cosiness – they look good and improve everybody’s mood.

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‘There’s something primal about burning logs,’ says Marcus Hodgetts of Stoake (stoake.co.uk), a business that is seeing a huge rise in the number of Londoners installing wood burners.

Making fire is a fundamental human skill; we live in a hard environment and can long for something more basic. Some people go a step further and buy an axe.

04 ENVIRONMENTAL APPEAL

You can even power your whole house with a boiler stove and a multiple energy system that includes solar power. You’ll need a small plant room to run your central heating and hot water in an environmentally friendly way.

05 ANY THING’S POSSIBLE

Wood burning stoves can be installed in almost any house. No chimney breast? No problem.

You can have an exposed flue. Existing chimneys will probably need to be lined; installation usually takes a day.

06 NEW YEAR'S YOU TIME

Forget post-Christmas blues. The dark evenings and icy chill of January is the perfect excuse to curl up on the sofa for some proper 'me' time. Netflix at the ready.

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Charnwood’s C4 stove is Stoake’s best-seller thanks to its compact dimensions and attractive portrait-shaped window. stoake.co.uk

The superb contemporary stove range from Spartherm is the ideal focal point for any room. grateexpectations.com

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Paint it White Absolutely goes in search of advice on the whiter shades of pale Wo r d s P e n d l e H a r t e

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hoosing paint colour for your walls is daunting. It’s tempting to go for white because it’s always stylish in an airy, Scandi way – and it will make your rooms seem bigger, too, right?

Unfortunately, wrong. Apart from that not necessarily being the case, just choosing white isn’t really any kind of decision because the concept of white probably covers more shades than any other colour. You might have chosen white, but which white is it?

A brief look at colour cards will show a vast spectrum of whites. And interestingly, what we see as white has become more and more grey over recent years. “Our perception of neutral has changed; what we felt was white 15 years ago is now incredibly yellow to the modern eye,” says Joa Studholme, Farrow and Ball’s international colour consultant and probably the UK’s most influential colour guru. “We’ve gone greyer as time goes on. All our greys are selling like hot cakes — and these are becoming the new neutrals; soft and organic, as in French Gray or Pigeon, or darker, even going into Off-Black walls with Pitch Black woodwork. What has replaced

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What we felt was white 15 YEARS AGO is now INCREDIBLY YELLOW to the modern eye

Floor and stairs in Slipper Satin

magnolia as the classic neutral is a cool, chalky Cornforth White, which has a grey undertone. Nobody wants colours with a yellow base any more.”

Not that she’s all that keen on an allwhite scheme throughout a house, and her belief is that, counter-intuitive as it may sound, painting a dark room white isn’t going to disguise its darkness – and anyway, darkness isn’t necessarily always a bad thing. ‘A small space painted white is very boring,’ she says. Generally, it’s good to try strong colours in north-facing rooms, while south-facing rooms can remain neutral,’ she says. Sympathetic whites are calmer and more interesting looking than dazzling, toothpaste whites that can feel cold and stark. A warm white, on the other hand, can be cosy and create a good backdrop for colourful furnishings as well as contrasting skirting boards, doors, window frames and architectural details.

‘Think about the architecture. Do you want features such as cornicing to stand out? But don’t be a slave to it.

Just because it’s a Georgian house don’t think you have to have a Georgian colour scheme. And of course, light is key.

Ultimately, it’s what you feel comfortable with,’ says Studholme.

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Walls in Cornforth White

Bathroom in Wimborne White

When decorating, it makes sense to start with the hall. For one thing because it creates a first impression, and for another it can set the tone for the rest of the house. Paint it a dramatic dark shade, for instance, and it will create the illusion of extra brightness for rooms leading off it. Also, painting doors and frames the same colour can create a grander, more finished effect, and coloured doors add interest to white walls and ceilings.

Whether you want a warm white or a cool one, a clean one or a muddy one, tester pots are the only way And for more advice, consult Joa Studholme's invaluably detailed, practical and inspirational new book, How to Decorate, published this month

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Farrow and Ball

Farrow and Ball showrooms can be found at 478 Chiswick High Road, W4 and 30 Hill Rise, Richmond TW10 farrow-ball.com

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Embracing an innovative, modern approach whilst keeping traditional values at its core, Kew House School takes an exciting stance on 21st century education. With state-of-the-art facilities, a broad curriculum and excellent pastoral care, Kew House is a place where you would want to be – a place of learning and discovery, laughter and friendship.

Open Days January 13th (9.15am) January 17th (7pm) - 6th Form Only January 31st (9.15am) February 21st (9.15am)

Currently recruiting into the Sixth Form with a new Sixth Form Centre opening in 2017.

T: 0208 742 2038 E: info@kewhouseschool.com W: www.kewhouseschool.com An independent co-educational senior school for students aged 11-18 in West London

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CARNIVAL COOL Singapore-based label Gardner & The Gang has opted for a carnival theme for Winter, making for a collection of wearable pieces in fun, harlequinesque patterns and colours. harrods.com

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KEW HOUSE SCHOOL SIXTH FORM

Kew House School takes an exciting stance on 21st century education. With state-of-the-art facilities, experienced staff, inspirational career guidance and excellent pastoral care, Kew House is a place where you would want to be – a place of learning and discovery, laughter and friendship.

Kew House School is currently recruiting into Sixth Form 2016 and will be opening its new Sixth Form Centre in 2017.

Sixth Form Open Day Event 17 January 2017 (7pm)

Open Dates for all year groups: January 13th (9.15am) January 31st (9.15am) February 21st (9.15am) T: 0208 742 2038 E: info@kewhouseschool.com W: www.kewhouseschool.com

An independent co-educational senior school for students aged 11-18 in West London

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DREAM TEAM Wo l f & R i t a x J C d e C a s t e l b a j a c Spring style for littles doesn’t come cuter than this – a collaborative capsule of contemporary pieces featuring arty prints and a fun bohemian aesthetic. Très chic.

Available at Scandimini.co.uk

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SMALL TALK The launch of Little Loafers and a play-tent of one’s own

SLUMBER PARTY Sleepy Doe Snuggle alert: this new label makes beautiful sleepwear and bedlinen for little ones and their mamas. Choose from a range of tasteful, print-based designs.

From £24; sleepydoe.com

Fleece Booties, £29; jacadi.com

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PLAYING HOUSE

Loaf ¢ Loaf’s new Little Loafers home furnishings and accessories collection offers lots of Scandi-style quirk and character – we love this mountain-themed bedroom in all its pioneering glory. Prices vary. u

Djeco ¢ This easy-to-assemble play-tent from Djeco is ideal for indoor camp-outs, with a bright harlequin design and roll-up door. Littles will love having a den of their own. u £49.99; crafts4kids.co.uk

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o one does classic like Jacadi does classic.

Founded in 1976, such was the demand for the French brand’s children’s clothing that within two decades it had expanded as far west as Los Angeles and as far east as Taiwan. The secret formula?

High-end garments designed with timelessness and traditional charm. Simply put, Jacadi makes the kind of clothing that crosses the boundaries of intergenerational taste, eliciting sighs of delight and approval from great-grandmas and trend-conscious first-time mamas alike.

Highlights from the AW16 collections include schoolwearinspired day dresses in blue gingham check, cute workshirts in steely blue for little boys and a range of nautical sweaters emblazoned with fun insignia.

Our pick for babies is a pair of white, fleece-lined newborn booties (pictured), which are sure to keep little toes toasty. ◆

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KEW GREEN preparatory school

An Independent School for Boys and Girls aged 4-11 Quality of Pupils’ Achievement and Learning - “Excellent” Quality of Teaching - “Excellent”

Quality of Extra-curricular Provision - “Excellent” Quality of Pastoral Care - “Excellent”

Quality of Links with Parents - “Excellent”

Quality of Pupils’ Personal Development – “Excellent” “Pupils of all ages benefit from a rich and exciting curriculum.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate Report - July 2015

Open Mornings 9:15am Wednesday 18th January 2017 9:15am Wednesday, 8th February 2017 9:15am Wednesday, 15th March 2017 To register your attendance at one of our open mornings, please phone 020 8948 5999 or mail secretary@kgps.co.uk

Kew Green Preparatory School

Layton House, Ferry Lane, Kew Green, Richmond TW9 3AF

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RAVENSCOURT PARK

preparatory school

An Independent School for Boys and Girls aged 4-11 Quality of Pupils’ Achievement and Learning - “Excellent” Quality of Teaching - “Excellent”

Quality of Extra-curricular Provision - “Excellent” Quality of Pastoral Care - “Excellent”

Quality of Links with Parents - “Excellent”

Quality of Pupils’ Personal Development – “Excellent” ‘’The curriculum is excellent for all ages and abilities, and is expertly matched to meet the needs of the range of pupils in the school.’’

Independent Schools Inspectorate Report - March 2016

Open Mornings 9.15am Thursday 19 January 2017 9.15am Thursday 2 February 2017 9.15am Wednesday 8 March 2017 To register your attendance at one of our open mornings, please phone 0208 846 9153 or mail secretary@rpps.co.uk

Ravenscourt Park Prep School 16 Ravenscourt Avenue, London W6 0SL

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Playground Politics It’s more important than ever to engage young people in politics. And where better to start than parliament itself?

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ost-Brexit and Trump it has never been more important to engage young people in politics and to make them feel that they have a stake in their future. As Vivienne Durham, former super-head and director of the school’s advisory service at Enjoy Education says: “Today’s children will be the voters and politicians of tomorrow and they can already see the mistakes being made by the adult generation. Most teenagers are naturally politically responsive – they question and expect more from the society they see around them.” But how do you engage young people? For parents and teachers alike, Parliament itself is a good place to start.

The Parliament Education Service organises school visits, outreach services and has a wide range of online resources.

Last November it launched its first ever Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) with Future Learn. ‘An introduction to the UK parliament’ involves two hours study per week for three weeks and is open to all to learn more about how laws are made, the differences between Parliament and Government and the work of Government itself.

The Education Service website has a huge array of films, games and multi-media resources, catering for all Key Stages. These range from ‘Parliament, laws and you’ aimed at KS1 to ‘Lawmaking in the House of Lords, the journey of a bill’ for KS3-5. There are films on ‘What is the House of Commons?’ and ‘What is the House of Lords?’, plus an Election Toolkit and research tools such as a World War I source pack or information on the suffragettes. You can even play ‘MP for a week’, an interactive game where the

MP for a week is

AN INTERACTIVE game WHERE THE PLAYER must make DAILY DECISIONS

player must make the daily decisions and choices of an MP. Schools can also arrange visits to Parliament. There is a new education centre at Westminster, complete with 360˚ virtual reality upper and lower chambers. Visitors will also tour the House of Commons, Lords and Westminster Abbey and have a workshop. If your local MP is available, they will also come and see you.

If you can’t get to Parliament, why not get Parliament to come to you? A team of outreach officers visits primary and senior

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schools to inspire youngsters and you can even book member of the Lords and Commons to pay your school a visit.

The ‘Peers in Schools’ programme for 14 to 18 year-olds started in 2007, and since then peers have talked about their work to more than 50,000 children. Or you can Skype the Speaker of the House. In a new initiative, it’s now possible for your school to have a live Q&A session with the RT Hon Jon Bercow MP. Young people who really want to get involved can take part in the UK Youth Parliament. This offers 11-18 year-olds the opportunity to make their voices heard. Its 369 members are elected from all regions in the country. They organise campaigns and events in a bid to influence decision-makers around the issues that matter to people of their age. Every year in November, during Parliament Week, the MYPs (members of youth parliament) hold a debate in the House of Commons chamber on issues that concern them. Political experience doesn’t get more real than that.

A great way to get children enthused in politics and public speaking is to set up a debating society at school or to hold mock elections. Vivienne Durham said: “The enthusiasm and political interest which students invested in a school mock election on the day of the General Election had to be seen to be believed - it’s great!” ◆

 For more information visit parliament.uk/education or email educationoutreach@parliament.uk Bookings for summer term 2017 visits open on 13 January 2017 at 8:30am on 020 7219 4496.

For information on the UK Youth Parliament ukyouthparliament.org.uk

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UDNEY PARK ROAD TW11

n impressive and well-presented semi-detached Victorian house situated in one of Teddington’s premier residential roads, just off Teddington High Street. The house provides in excess of 3200 square foot of accommodation, arranged over three principal floors, with grand reception rooms and well-proportioned bedrooms with excellent ceiling height throughout and an abundance of natural light. u

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DALE STREET, CHISWICK Located in the heart of Chiswick’s Glebe Estate, moments from Chiswick High Road where there are a number of delis, bistros, cafes, bars and close to Devonshire Road renowned for its boutiques, wine bars and Michelin starred La Trompette. EPC = C

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£1,650,000 CHISWICK 020 8994 6567

BOLLO LANE, CHISWICK An immaculate four bedroom terraced house located just north of Chiswick Park amongst the popular cluster of roads in Acton Green, Chiswick. The house has been finished beautifully with bespoke fittings throughout.

EPC = C

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Chiswick Hammersmith West Kensington Fulham Chelsea

Battersea Clapham Putney Barnes Richmond

Kew Sheen Twickenham Teddington Kingston

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LINDEN GARDENS, CHISWICK A rare to market five bedroom townhouse beautifully refurbished and remodelled throughout. The house has a very flexible configuration with a great balance/choice between reception space and bedrooms.

EPC = D.

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£1,999,950 CHISWICK 020 8994 6567

COMPTON CRESCENT, CHISWICK An elegant four bedroom Edwardian house located on a highly desirable road in Grove Park, Chiswick, with approved planning permission for extensions and remodelling. EPC = D

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£1,250,000 CHISWICK 020 8994 6567

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PROPERTY / NEW TO THE MARKET PRIME

PURCHASE London’s Finest Assets

AGATE ROAD

 W6

£2,750,000

fabulous 5/6 bedroom family house in great order with flexible living areas over 2 floors and a westerly garden. There is a double reception and full width kitchen to the ground floor and a superb media/playroom in the lower ground with a large utility room and separate shower room. The house has a wonderful contemporary feel and at almost 3,000 sq ft offers flexible living, the garden overlooks other gardens of the surrounding streets giving an open feeling. u  Finlay Brewer Brook Green, 020 7371 4171; finlaybrewer.co.uk

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ST. LEONARDS ROAD

W13

£2,500,000

beautifully appointed and very tastefully presented detached family home set on a popular avenue close to Ealing Broadway. The current layout of 3573 square foot is the result of a thoughtful re-configuration of the original accommodation that now provides excellent living space with four separate areas together with seven double bedrooms and four bathrooms. The kitchen and family room works as the heart of the house with a wonderful open plan kitchen area with

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direct access to the garden.

One of the double bedrooms is currently used as a dedicated gym, with another used as a study, making the upper floor accommodation very adaptable to individual needs. u  Hamptons International Ealing, 0208 840 4545 hamptons.co.uk

POPES LANE

 W5

£1,400,000

flooring and a spectacular landscaped garden. Within close proximity to South Ealing & Acton Town stations with an array of shops nearby. Ealing Broadway station (future Crossrail) & town centre is also

stunning detached, A double fronted house with striking interior design, boasting ample charm & character. Beautifully presented with solid oak wood

within easy reach. Highly regarded schools include Little Ealing Primary & the International School. u  KFH Ealing, 020 3792 4499; kfh.co.uk

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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 SHEPHERDS BUSH 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS ACTON 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD

www.finlaybrewer.co.uk

RAVENSCOURT ROAD W6 £1,845PW / £7,995PCM

BUTE GARDENS W6 £1,450PW / £6,283PCM

• 5 BEDROOMS • SPACIOUS RECEPTION • SIEMATIC KITCHEN

• 5 BEDROOM HOUSE • DOUBLE RECEPTION • STYLISH KITCHEN

• 3 BATHROOMS • PATIO GARDEN • EPC RATING B 84

• 2 BATHROOMS • PRETTY GARDEN • EPC RATING D 61

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

HEBRON ROAD W6 £1,050PW / £4,550PCM

ST STEPHENS AVENUE W12 £995PW / £4,312PCM

• 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • DOUBLE RECEPTION • NEW BESPOKE KITCHEN

• 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • RECEPTION • STUNNING KITCHEN

LETTINGS 020 7371 40714

• 2 BATHROOMS • BEAUTIFUL GARDEN • EPC RATING E 50

• 3 BATHROOMS (2 EN SUITE) • WESTERLY FACING GARDEN • EPC RATING F 32

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

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RUSSELL ROAD W14 £950PW / £4,117PCM

BLYTHE ROAD W14 £630PW / £2,730PCM

• 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • KITCHEN/DINING ROOM • 2 BATHROOMS

• 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • RECEPTION • STYLISH KITCHEN

• STUDIO/OFFICE • PAVED GARDEN • EPC RATING D 66

• 2 BATHROOMS • PAVED GARDEN • EPC RATING C 74

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

MASBRO ROAD W14 £515PW / £2,232PCM

BRACKENBURY GARDENS W6 £450PW / £1,950PCM

• LARGE 1 BEDROOM FLAT • RECEPTION • CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN

• 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • WOOD FLOORED RECEPTION • OPEN PLAN KITCHEN

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

• BATHROOM • PRIVATE GARDEN • EPC RATING C 76

• BATHROOM • EPC RATING D 65

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

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

www.finlaybrewer.co.uk

COBBOLD ROAD W12 GUIDE £1.3M FREEHOLD

WENDELL ROAD W12 GUIDE £850,000 LEASEHOLD

• 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • DOUBLE RECEPTION • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

• 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • RECEPTION • OPEN PLAN KITCHEN

• 2 BATHROOMS • WALLED GARDEN • EPC RATING D 68

• 3 BATHROOMS • DECKED ROOF TERRACE • EPC RATING B 81

ASKEW ROAD 020 8749 7719

ASKEW ROAD 020 8749 7719

PERCY ROAD W12 GUIDE £775,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

HETLEY ROAD W12 GUIDE £525,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

• 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • RECEPTION • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

• DOUBLE BEDROOM • RECEPTION • KITCHEN

• BATHROOM • FLAT ROOF AREA • EPC RATING D 63

ASKEW ROAD 020 8749 7719

• BATHROOM • PATIO GARDEN • EPC RATING D 67

ASKEW ROAD 020 8749 7719

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DEWHURST ROAD W14 PRICE ON APPLICATION • 5 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • DOUBLE RECEPTION • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

FREEHOLD

• 32'9 MEDIA/FAMILY ROOM • SOUTH WESTERLY GARDEN • EPC RATING C 77

WOLVERTON GARDENS W6 PRICE ON APPLICATION FREEHOLD • 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • DOUBLE RECEPTION • KITCHEN/DINING ROOM

• MEDIA ROOM • WEST FACING GARDEN • EPC RATING C 71

BROOK GREEN 020 7371 4171

BROOK GREEN 020 7371 4171

BATOUM GARDENS W6 GUIDE £2.875M FREEHOLD

SULGRAVE ROAD W6 GUIDE £849,950 FREEHOLD

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

• 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE • 2 RECEPTIONS • KITCHEN

• DINING/FAMILY ROOM • SOUTH FACING GARDEN • EPC RATING D 63

BROOK GREEN 020 7371 4171

• BATHROOM • GARDEN • EPC RATING F 25

BROOK GREEN 020 7371 4171

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Property ROUND UP The inside scoop in your area

HOUSE HUNTING

MOST SATISFYING TRANSACTION

I NEVER THOUGHT I’D SEE

We sold a property on Ravenscourt Road backing the park, which had been on sometime in the past with another local agent. We obtained a record price and both our clients and buyers were able to move into their dream homes.

MOST INTERESTING PROPERTY

RAMSEY CONYERS

The Old Burlington just off Chiswick Mall which dates back to the 1495 and has had many uses including a Pub.

CONTINUED RECORD LOW UK BANK OF ENGLAND BASE RATES. MAY BE A GOOD TIME FOR BUYERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE

Two things: Donald Trump as US President and secondly continued record low UK Bank of England base rates.

May be a good time for buyers to take advantage?

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NICK HUBBARD Area Manager Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings, Kew Bridge and Ealing

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ur office at Kew Bridge is exceptionally busy, with properties letting quickly, both at the Kew Bridge development itself and throughout the wider Brentford area.

One and two bedroom furnished properties are in highest demand, with one bed apartments in the development achieving £350+ per week and two

bedroom apartments £475+ per week. The corporate market is strong and most applicants are senior professionals. Older properties are also in high demand, with one bedroom properties achieving £300+ per week and two bedroom properties £400+ per week. We are receiving new instructions in Richmond and these properties too are letting quickly. Rental demand is

The corporate market is strong and most applicants are senior professionals also high in Ealing where the Dickens Yard development remains popular. Apartments at Dashwood House are letting quickly and we already have fully referenced tenants waiting to move into the next phase, Fitzroy House. u Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings

Kew Bridge and Ealing, 020 8326 1960; brlets.co.uk

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PROPERTY / NEWS F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y E X P E R T A DV I C E

100 PUTNEY COMMON

KFH

• EALING •

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£1,295,000 truly stunning three bedroom/two bathroom raised ground floor apartment with en-suite wet room, bathroom, beautiful large open plan living room/kitchen and full width terrace. Built over raised ground, first, second and third floors, each apartment has been finished to the highest of specifications and kitchens with stone work surfaces, under floor heating and a balcony or terrace to every apartment. The basement houses 24 car parking spaces with completion anticipated for February/March 2017. ◆

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Featherstone Leigh Sheen, 020 8876 4567 featherstoneleigh.co.uk

JUST SOLD

MARCHWOOD CRESCENT • W5 •

£2,300,000 amptons International in Ealing have just sold this wonderful home on one of Ealing’s finest roads.

A true blank canvass with 50 years of ownership by the current homeowners. This property attracted over 65

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viewings and 17 offers despite needing extensive updating.

Situated in an ideal location for the upcoming Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) at Ealing Broadway Station together with the south facing 150 ft garden, the side garage and potential for off street parking for numerous cars certainly drew in the interest.

Brexit: not with this house. ◆

PA U L D A N I E L Manager Hamptons International, Ealing 020 8840 4545;

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MEET THE TEAM

JOHN D WOOD Richmond • 020 8940 6611

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Edward Hall

Office Manager Edward was an army officer, serving as a Captain in Germany, the Middle East and the UK. After studying at the Royal Agricultural University he became a country estate agent before moving to London to join John D Wood & Company. A keen skier who enjoys beating London’s traffic on his vintage motorbike. ◆

Simon Philp

Julie Williams

Sales Manager Simon worked for the BBC World Service before becoming a senior research assistant at the London Chamber of Commerce. He moved onto recruitment before becoming an established estate agent. In his spare time Simon enjoys film and the theatre, and walks in the country. ◆

Jack Thomas

Senior Negotiator

Senior Negotiator

Julie is American. Her first job whilst studying French at University was at Disneyland. She has been a Real Estate agent in her native California for over 13 years. Julie enjoys walking her two large dogs along Richmond’s lovely riverside and its vast surrounding historic park. ◆

With a love for South East Asia, Jack joined John D Wood & Co. in 2012 and has broad experience in both sales and lettings.

He’s a keen football supporter and an avid Arsenal FC fan. ◆

Zain Bozai Sales Manager K FH

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espite the announcement of the UK voting to leave the European Union, and the introduction of the higher stamp duty rate for additional buyers, prices in Ealing have remained resilient, which has given both buyers and sellers further confidence in the area. We have recently seen a greater demand for one and two bedroom flats, as well as three and four bedroom houses.“The Bank of England’s decision to reduce the base rate from 0.5% to 0.25% has in turn produced record low mortgage rates. The motivation for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder and those upsizing from a flat to a house has not changed, coupled with the opportunity to secure a low mortgage rate, has further incentivised buyers to purchase property now. The arrival of Crossrail has sparked further interest in Ealing, especially as it has fantastic schools, parks, and an abundance property styles. From Ealing Broadway, a Crossrail train will take 11 minutes to Bond Street, 18 minutes to Liverpool Street, and 25 minutes to Canary Wharf. We expect prices to rise further by 2020, and if a favourable 5 year fixed mortgage rate is secured now, a potential purchase may end up being a very good investment.” ◆

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www.kerrandco.com Stanlake Road, W12 £775,000 Share of FH A fantastic two bedroom split level apartment set on the lower floors of this attractive red brick Victorian terrace building. The property provides a generous reception room leading on to the kitchen/dining room which in turn leads on to the secluded rear garden, 2 bedrooms (both en suite) and a cloakroom.

The property is presented in excellent condition throughout.

Oaklands Grove, W12 £1,225,000 FH A wonderful opportunity to acquire this four bedroom family house with 32’ rear garden. The house offers a great opportunity to reconfigure and extend, subject to planning consent, in order to create a wonderful family home. It benefits from numerous original features including fireplaces, cornices, windows and excellent natural light and spacious rooms.

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www.kerrandco.com Lime Grove, W12 £495,000 LH A well presented one double bedroom flat set on the first floor of this grand Victorian building.

The flat is located within what used to be Hammersmith & Fulham public swimming baths and in turn offers period features, great ceiling height and masses of light, the property unusually is being sold with a private off street parking space to the rear.

Townhouse Mews, W12 £1,995,000 FH A remastered and cutting-edge interpretation of these historic recording studios, Townhouse Mews offers a unique living environment, constructed and finished with no expense spared and offering bespoke, state of the art living. This house offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a courtyard/ balcony and over 1,998 sqft of accommodation.

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OFFICE POLITICS

The need for more homes in London plus more relaxed planning laws are spurring on developers to turn more and more offices into homes, reports Nigel Lewis

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few months ago I walked past an office block in Clerkenwell where I’d worked during the 1990s and to my surprise it had a Savills’ residential For Sale sign hanging outside it.

It turns out that the care-worn Art Deco offices I once toiled in are now a set of top-notch apartments which, since my walk-by, have all sold for between £2m and £4.5m.

This is happening all over London.

Recent government house building figures show an 11% jump in the number of new homes, an increase that the figures show was down to the number of former industrial and office workplaces being in turned into apartments.

The largest one-off conversion in London is Delta Point in Croydon town centre, which has turned 29,000 sq m of former office space into 348 new homes. Similarly large schemes have also been given the go-ahead in eleven other London borough including, most notably, Richmond, Barnet, Islington, Camden and Lambeth. This deluge of office conversion is largely down to planning changes which in 2013 temporarily relaxed ‘permitted development rights’ (or PDR) regulations for offices being turned into residential.

These rules have just been made permanent, it was revealed recently, so the surge in office conversions is likely to continue with thousands of new homes be built within former offices next year. It’s a trend that politicians are desperate to

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encourage as they try to solve the housing crisis. “We promised to turbo-charge housebuilding so more people can have the security of their own home, and that is exactly what we are doing with the biggest increase in the number of new homes in many years,” said Housing Minister Gavin Barwell recently.

But the huge increase in office to residential conversions does not come without controversy.

Jane Duncan, president of the Royal Institute of British architects says she is “concerned that office-toresidential conversion is occurring without proper oversight by local authorities, and that as a result homes are being delivered at a

“It’s a trend that politicians are desperate to encourage as they try to solve the housing crisis” standard which would otherwise be deemed totally unacceptable”.

Developers, as you might imagine, disagree and are getting stuck in to this emerging new sector. “The impact of the revision of permitted development in England is already being felt,” says Jean Liggett, MD of Properties of the World.

“Developers are using their imaginations about how to transform some of the country’s beautiful but neglected buildings into stylish, modern apartments, breathing new life into them while preserving their original architectural appeal.” Hossein Abedinzadeh, founder of developer MHA London, is currently busy converting a former Brutalist office block on Old Street into flats and says office spaces can make good, affordable housing. “We had an opportunity here to take a tired, run-down office block and turn it into a trophy building to demonstrate our capability to construct and deliver something extraordinary,” he says.

The building, formerly called Barbican House and until 2010 let to accountants Franks LLP for

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£164,000 a year, was a five-storey block that has been essentially refaced with a modern skin that will render it almost unrecognisable. 30 Old Street will have shops on the ground floor but also contain eight two- and three-bedroom luxury apartments starting at £1.255 million.

A more unusual example of an office conversion can be found in Westbourne Grove in Maida Vale.

It’s a large Grade II listed police station built in 1911 that’s being converted into 25 apartments by developer Redrow.

It’s famous because the station is where Russell Brand was taken after being arrested during the 2001 May Day riots in central London.

But more typical of the office

redevelopments you find in central London is Beau House on Jermyn Street in St James’s. It’s named after Beau Brummell, the 18th century fashion icon whose statue stands on the street. The former offices at the property, will soon contain eight apartments from developer Dukelease which has partnered with interior designer Oliver Burns for the project.

But all this conversion activity has also been blamed on a reduced supply of office space in London.

Ask anyone who has recently tried to find an office in London and you’ll soon hear tales of months spent searching for available space, and sky-high rents.

Nicky Gavron, chair of the London Assembly Planning Committee says:

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“Employment space is vulnerable to developers looking to make a quick buck by converting it to housing.

“It’s not as though London doesn’t have plenty of space for houses – it doesn’t need to sacrifice employment space. Doing so threatens the businesses and jobs London needs to grow.” But the desperate need for homes in London is spurring on office conversions regardless of these concerns. London Councils, the organisation which presents the capital’s 32 boroughs and the City of London, says that over the past three years at least 830,000 sq m of office floor space has been converted into 16,600 homes in 2,639 developments. And my old office was probably one of them. u

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

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he late Alexander McQueen is best known for his five-year stint heading up Givenchy as well as his celebrity friends including Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, David Bowie and even Prince Charles.

Before his suicide in 2010 such starry connections and his prestigious talents earned him substantial wealth and in 2009 he bought a large part of a townhouse in Dunraven Road, Mayfair for £2.52 million which, at the time of his death, he was doing up while he lived around the corner in a rented flat. Six years on and the top storeys have finally been finished.

The three-bedroom duplex flat by interior designer Paul Davies is on the market for £8.5 million with joint agents Wetherell (020 7529 5566) and Knight Frank (020 74899 1012). The property comes with portraits of both McQueen and his friend Esabella Blow as well as fashion shots of McQueen’s clothing plus there are references to his favourite skull motif all over the duplex including within several wall mounted mirrors. u

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his death in 1965. The road was and remains a fashionable place to live and is a short walk from both the Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park. And the Churchills are not the only famous residents to have enjoyed its brownstone mansion blocks and Victorian villas. The founder of the Scouts, Lord Baden Powell lived on the street as did writer Virginia Woolf and more recently broadcaster Nigella Lawson. The Churchills former home at No.28 is now for sale through agent Strutt & Parker (020 7313 8408) for £23 million and comes with seven bedrooms, a 55ft back garden, four reception rooms, a wine cellar and three bathrooms. u

ost people in relationships can recollect where they first met their partner and for Sting and his wife Trudie Styler, it was a stucco-fronted square in Bayswater. The pair lived there during the late 1970s in separate apartments on Leinster Square but it wasn’t until a hot summer’s day in 1977 that Trudi spotted him walking down the street. Sting was then already married with a small boy, had green hair and The Police had only just formed – but just four years later they were an item. Leinster Square is a shadow of its former self. Once a hangout for struggling musicians and actors, nowadays only City professionals can afford it. Next door to Sting’s old basement flat developer Alchemi Group is restoring five properties at 13-19 Leinster Square, a large portion of the street. The development will include 15 lateral and triplex apartments with either three or four bedrooms and they are now available to buy off-plan. Prices start at £5.995m. Leinster Square, like many private squares of its kind in the capital, also has a residentsonly garden at its centre. This is currently also being renovated by Alchemi Group and designed in collaboration with architects TateHindle. u For more details call 020 7499 3881 or visit alchemigroup.com.

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hen Winston Churchill was ejected from power following the 1945 General Election he and his wife Clementine needed a home after five years spent at No.10 while he was wartime Prime Minister. He bought this home on Hyde Park Gate in London which, except for his four-year return to power in 1950, they called home until

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s locations go this former pub in Notting Hill has proved unusually popular with movie and TV drama producers. It was converted into flats and offices during the late 1980s but during its beer serving days the boozer feature in 1951 film The Lavender Mob starring Alec Guiness, 1970s TV series The Sweeney, the 1977 film The Squeeze starring Stacy Keach and the 1986 Sex Pistols movie Sid and Nancy. But the pub is best

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his ‘best shot’ although the ever-ebullient Evans is unlikely to crying into his beer. He’s got famous friends to commiserate with including Gary Barlow, Tom Jones and Paloma Faith, all of whom drink with the Radio 2 DJ at his local pub in Surrey, The Mulberry. He owns it jointly with manager Camilla Hensen after the pair bought it in the village of Chiddingfold ten years ago.

But Evans has clearly tired of being a landlord. The freehold is now for sale for £1.15 million through agent Fleurets.com and comes with a restaurant, lounge bar, large patio, verandas on three sides, three en-suite B&B rooms and a four-bedroom home for the landlord or lady to live in. At the height of his fame Evans used the millions he pocketed from the sale of Virgin Radio to buy up several pubs, including The Mulberry. Then in 2007 he bought the Lickhold Inn near Midhurst in West Sussex for £1 million and, in the same year, the Newbridge Inn at Tredunnock, near Usk in Wales, for £900,000. u

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Disraeli Road, W5

£1,650,000 Freehold

This family home is set over 3 floors. The property contains; double reception room, with Chesney fireplaces, modern open-plan kitchen/dining room with doors opening onto the south facing garden.

The 1st floor comprises; 3 double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A further mezzanine level with a double bedroom, and a master suite occupy the top floor. EPC E

Edgehill Road, W13 Edgehill Road, W13

£3,950,000 Freehold £3,950,000 Freehold

Situated in one of Ealing`s most desirable roads this substantial, Grade II listed, detached family houseinoffers sq ftroads of living and isGrade arranged over detached three Situated one ofapproximately Ealing`s most4,714 desirable this space substantial, II listed, floors.

Designed and built by renowned local architect, Leonard Shuffery (Arts & Crafts), family house offers approximately 4,714 sq ft of living space and is arranged over three Wimborne Gardens, W13 £1,499,950 Freehold who lived Designed in the property with family for sixty seven Leonard years. There are (Arts only sixteen floors. and built by his renowned local architect, Shuffery & Crafts), houses on Edgehill Road and thiswith property dominates the seven road with its Lebanon Awho wonderful fronted family Comprising; entrance hallmagnificent whichare leads to sixteen the 1st reception Telephone: 020 8579 5242 lived indouble the property hishome. family for sixty years.

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FOSTER ROAD, W4

GUIDE PRICE ÂŁ2,000,000

Rarely available is this five bedroom semi detached period house ideally located on the favoured West side of this sought after and quiet residential street just moments from Chiswick High Road's shops, cafes and restaurants | The accommodation comprises; Five double bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Large entrance hall | 27' Through reception room | 16' Kitchen/Breakfast room | Cloakroom | Cellar | Private 40' West facing garden | Host of original features | Potential to extend STPP | Ideally situated in this prestigious tree lined residential street offering close proximity to Turnham Green and Chiswick Park Stations, local bus routes and the A4/M4 for routes in and out of London | EPC-E.

MERLIN HOUSE, W4

PRICES FROM ÂŁ475,000

A unique boutique development of 15 luxury apartments set within this landmark detached building, running north off Chiswick High Road offering close proximity to all facilities | Master bedroom with luxury ensuite | Extensive built in Storage | Fully integrated kitchen | Under floor heating | Polished Oak flooring | Video entry phone, Automatic lift, Secure parking available by separate negotiation, New lease, 10 year warranty. Ideally situated within close proximity of Tube and Bus routes as well as the extensive facilities on Chiswick High Road

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QUICK ROAD, W4

ÂŁ1,400,000

An exceptionally light and much extended three bedroom Victorian house ideally located in the heart of the Glebe Estate and with the added benefit of a south facing garden | Master bedroom with luxury ensuite | Two further bedrooms | Luxury bathroom/Wet room | Under floor heating | 24' Open plan reception room | Utility/ cloakroom | 25' Fully integrated kitchen/breakfast room with bi-fold doors onto 30' South facing landscaped garden | Situated within close proximity of Turnham Green Tube Station and the extensive shopping and restaurant facilities on Chiswick High Road | No chain | EPC-E.

HEATHFIELD TERRACE, W4

GUIDE PRICE ÂŁ1,295,000

ONLY ONE REMAINING. An outstanding opportunity to purchase one of only five luxury apartments set in these two Georgian style houses in this stunning location overlooking Turnham Green | This amazing lateral second floor apartment spans the whole two properties and comprises | Two double bedrooms | Luxury bathroom | Ensuite shower room | Bespoke fully integrated kitchen/breakfast room with views over Turnham Green | Reception room with views over Turnham Green | Long lease, Allocated off street parking available | Bike store | CRL 10 Year guarantee | Oak flooring | Under floor heating | Chiswick High Road's shops, cafes and restaurants are moments away | Transport links include Turnham Green and Chiswick Park Stations, Local bus routes and the A4/M4 for routes in and out of London.

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THE STAR-CITECT Zac Monro, TV’s no-nonsense architect talks conversions, sustaibability and Grand Designs.

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to buy a home to convert is that they should find the worst, dishevelled and decrepit house you can, because you’re going to gut it anyway so it doesn’t matter what it’s like.

In my opinion Victorian houses don’t function well as modern homes, so I say that you’ll have to do a lot to make them work as somewhere to live, bring in normal levels of light and have them properly heated.

Don’t get wrapped up in the romance of old buildings if you want modern standards.

ou’ll find architect Zac Monro at his Brixton office most days quietly employing the skills he’s been sought after for decades – designing Londoners’ dream homes.

But his fame is now national. Zac recently began appearing on TV alongside his hero, Kevin McCloud, in Channel 4’s House of the Year while also presenting his own show, Inside Out Homes. Nigel Lewis caught up him to grapple with some of the current big architectural trends.

NIGEL LEWIS: Isn’t using an architect just for the wealthy?

ZAC MONRO: You could say that but I prefer to say that our projects are properly designed. Architecture isn’t about elitism; TV programmes like Grand Designs have raised the bar of what people expect from their homes. It’s about better lifestyles.

And we’re just lucky that in the UK a lot of people own their homes and therefore there’s a growing market for good design.

NL: I hear you’ve been on TV ZM: I was picked up by Channel 4 for a TV series called Inside Out Homes that looks at people’s existing properties and tries to do what Californians have been doing for years – mixing up what’s ‘interior’ and ‘exterior’.

It’s about how you deal with the relationships between the exterior and the interior. Hence why it’s called Inside Out Homes.

The show is unusual because it’s not ‘presented’ but rather the person doing the work to the property is the person talking.

It’s them saying ‘I’m in trouble’ rather than the presenter.

I’ve also got involved with the 2015 and 2016 House of The Year show also on Channel 4. I’m filmed wandering around several of the buildings talking about them.

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NL: What’s it like working with Kevin?

ZM: What’s lovely about Kevin is that I think we really needed a champion for architecture on primetime TV and more and more that’s him.

Many people might think Grand Designs is just about posh houses, but he makes it clear that stuff that happens at the top of the market will filter down to the rest of us. He’s made people believe in doing the impossible when they build a new home for themselves.

NL: Why are conversions getting more fashionable?

ZM: It’s rare to find new build plots in London rather than developer-built homes so my clients tend to buy existing properties to convert. What I say to people who want

NL: What are you views on building sustainability?

ZM: The fashion for recycling buildings is driven by the law which is very tight on sustainability these days and it means - for example – that a Victorian house is completely unsustainable these days. They are coming to the end of their lifespans as they were designed to last 100 years.

People tend to think of sustainable homes as experimental kind of wattle and daub affairs and that they only want bricks and mortar, but this attitude is changing.

You can see it in the trend for the ‘recycling aesthetic’. We did a project recently where the client stuck all her old floorboards from the original house up on the wall of the new one. I think people are starting to accept that ‘recycling’ when done properly and carefully can look great. It’s all about the detailing.

NL: Has one of your own projects been on Grand Designs?

ZM: Yes, a conversion I worked on overlooking Brockwell Park in South London that was featured in a 2013 programme. It’s between the church and the park’s boundary at the northern end and the clients still live there. We took an existing property and started from scratch as much as we could. And it’s clad in wood. u More information from: www.z-m-a.co.uk

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have lived in Ealing since the late 90’s and boy has it changed over the years – for the better, in my opinion.

When I first lived in Ealing, I used to commute everyday to Belgravia, where I worked as an Estate Agent covering Belgravia, Mayfair, Chelsea and Kensington. Whilst it was all very nice dealing with multi-million pound properties, I can honestly say that it is in Ealing that I am happiest as an Estate Agent. It has a much more down to earth feel and the people are friendly with a real community spirit. My home is near Pitshanger Lane and our two children go to nearby schools. We are lucky where we live as it is an enclave so all our neighbours’ children and our children s are continually running in and out of each other’s homes and also play outside together.

Our office is located in the heart of Ealing amongst all the shops and restaurants and it is a regular ‘pit stop’ for locals who pop in for a coffee and a chat about the local property market. We have made some great friendships with people who popped in and to some, we are now their occasional ‘plant waterers’ or ‘cat feeders’ when they are away on holiday!

People who buy when the property market is a bit quieter, usually manage to buy at a better price

The changes over the years to the town centre and specifically the Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre, have resulted in a wider variety of restaurants and shops.

This will continue to improve with the Cinema development and the shops in the Dickens Yard.

Our favourite local ‘haunts’ are Charlottes W5, Artisan Coffee and Abbotshill Wine Bar. There is also a good selection of local pubs with The Red Lion and The Wheatsheaf being my two favourite. However, being an avid gym goer, it's Eden Fitness that I really enjoy most of all. The gym classes are fantastic and the personal trainers have completely changed my life. I have also made some great friends with excellent camaraderie in the classes!

We are really lucky in Ealing to have so many open spaces, Pitshanger Park is my closest

and a firm favourite of my two miniature dachshunds.

There has been much hype about Crossrail and it really will be fantastic when it does open.

It will make the journeys in and out of Ealing much quicker but I must say I have always felt that Ealing already has great travel options from not only the Ealing Broadway Station but the road links into London and out along the M40 and M4. In an hour you can be in the countryside or if you get your timing right, you can be on Oxford Street in half and hour.

The local property market has seen some challenges during 2016 with stamp duty changes and Brexit undermining a bit of confidence, in my 22 years as an agent, I always tell people that “When everyone is buying, everyone is buying and when no one is buying no one is buying” – and that is true, people generally follow the crowd but I also know that the people who buy when the property market is a bit quieter, usually manage to buy at a better price or get a better location.

Not only are we lucky to live in Ealing, we are also lucky enough to live in London and that means there are enough people around to keep the market ticking over till the crowds rush in again. u

GARDINER RESIDENTIAL LLP / 020 8579 5242 / www. ga r d i n e r h o m e s . c o .u k

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TWYFORD AVENUE, W3 £2,150,000 FREEHOLD A grand semi-detached Edwardian house located on one of Ealing Common's premier streets. Presented in outstanding condition throughout, retaining many period features and offering in excess of 3,000 sq ft of living space set over three floors. Features include stained glass entrance door and panels, wide hallway, Schuco bi-folding doors which open onto an additional large outdoor entertaining space. The property also benefits from a large secluded garden and off street parking for two cars.

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