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March 2015

64 07 EDITOR’S LETTER c u lt u r e 08 ABSOLUTELY LOVES

What we’re coveting this month

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WHAT’S ON

Diary dates for March

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We review London's hottest new play, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

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The Who frontman, Roger Daltrey, takes a moment to talk music and more

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Add a little nautical into your wardrobe this spring to update your look

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H E A LT H & B E AU T Y 36 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL March's best beauty buys

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Aly Hazlewood talks us through spring/ summer 15's hottest nail trend

Food & Drink 46 FOOD NEWS

The latest openings, recipes and reviews from the local area

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Helena and Lisa Tse teach us how to cook it properly, at home

Cover images CHISWICK: Sweater, Victoria Beckham Denim and skirt MSGN both at The Shop at The Bluebird; Boots Giamarco Lorenzi; Bag by Charlotte Simone WEST: Dress, Mary Katrantzou at Browns; Rings from Annina Vogel and Sarah Noor P h o t o g r a p h y Louise Samuelson S t y l i n g C h a r lot t e A ds e t t M o d e l M a r t i n e at N e v s

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48 interiors 64 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS New trends and local gems

k i d s & e d u c at i o n 75 LOOK NORTH Amanda Constance offers schooling alternatives for Southern parents

PROPERTY 79 PROPERTY NEWS

News and views on the area

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EDITOR’S letter

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’m writing this on perhaps the coldest day of the year so far.

It’s one of those beautiful, crisp, sunny days where the sky is a powdery lilac blue, everyone on the number 36 has rosy cheeks and I’m kicking myself, figuratively, for losing yet another pair of gloves. Why am I writing about the current weather you’re probably wondering? Well, even though it’s icy outside, the gleaming sun and the nearing of spring means that warm weather is just around the corner, and I for one cannot wait.

Everything changes when the weather heats up: for example, events and attractions go al fresco, seeing our plethora of parks transform into verdant hubs of creativity. Turn to page 12 for what’s on in London this March.

Gail’s Artisan Bakery share their beloved hot cross bun recipe for us to whip up this Easter, flick to page 46.

And our Contributing Beauty Editor Aly Hazlewood teaches us how to

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master this seasons hottest beauty trend, the negative space nail, on page 41.

We also catch up with Hammersmith born The Who frontman, Roger Daltery, to talk music, charity and what’s to come (pg 18), before heading to the Playhouse Theatre to experience the highly acclaimed performance of Women on a Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar (pg 15).

Your former editor Gemma may have moved on to pastures new (and boy do we miss her), but I am priviledged to be your new editor and look forward to many months ahead. u

Romy van den Broeke Editor @ohnohereisro

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Effortlessly striking, these artfully designed glasses are much needed for springtime sunshine. £305; liberty.co.uk

FERM FERNS

This month, we’re all about bringing the outdoors in and these sleek, grey stone, low hanging planters by Ferm make it easy.

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DUCK FEATHER DRESS, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, THE HORN OF PLENTY A/W 2009/2010, FIRSTVIEW

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26 Ma rc h E ve nti m Ap o ll o ailing from California, Warpaint’s smooth, understated indie sound H immediately transports you to the sunshine state. Their dreamy album Warpaint was created by just ‘jamming’ on stage - where they really come into their own. ◆ 45 Queen Caroline Street, W6; eventimapollo.com

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2 7 Fe b r u a r y - 1 Ma rc h O ly m p i a L o ndo n ith nutritional experts including W Honestly Healthy’s Natasha Corrett, this is your chance to discover a more wholesome way to live. Have fun sampling a selection of delicious, nutritious foods and learn how to balance your love of food with your health. ◆ Hammersmith Road, W14; bbcgoodfoodeatwellshow.com

Alexander McQueen F rom 14 March Vic tor ia & Albert M u seum

Having attracted more than half a million visitors at the Met Museum in New York, this retrospective brings Alexander McQueen’s creations back home to London.

Showcasing the romantic and gothic themes and concepts used throughout his remarkable career, visitors will be able to marvel at everything from his early MA graduate work made in 1992 to his final, unfinished AW10 collection.

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DUBAI PROPERTY SHOW

2 7 Fe b r u a r y - 1 Ma rc h O ly m p i a L o ndo n his three-day event brings a unique showcase of Dubai properties to T London for the very first time. The ideal place to find your dream villa, apartment or beach home this is not to be missed! ◆ Hammersmith Road, W14; thedubaipropertyshow.com

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HOLLY LODGE’S SPRING LUNCH 18 Ma rc h Pe m b ro k e L o dge upporting the Holly Lodge Centre in Richmond Park, S which works to help those with special physical and educational needs enjoy the outdoors, this annual three-course lunch is good fun for a good cause. This year, the creator of the insanely successful ‘Calendar Girls’ calendars will be talking about her crazy idea which became a phenomenon. This is set to be a terribly cheeky event! ◆ Richmond Park, TW10; thehollylodgecentre.org.uk

FRANCISCO GOYA, SHOWING OFF- REMEMBER YOUR AGE, C. 1816-20

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Monkey!

GOYA

Throughout Ma rc h Co urtauld G a ll e r y euniting the widely R scattered pages of Francisco Goya’s Witches and Old Women collection, this is a significantly groundbreaking exhibition. Having never intended for his works to be seen outside of his friendship group, Goya drew without restriction or fear making his work particularly powerful. ◆ Somerset House, WC2R; courtauld.ac.uk

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If you’re feeling adventurous this month join the amazing superhero Monkey as he gets up to mischief.

Based on the classic Chinese story, Journey to the West, this is old fashioned storytelling at its very best. Perfect for young families.

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PLAY OF THE MONTH F ro m 13 Ma rch, B u sh T h e atre

THE ROYALE reaming of becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, Jay ’The Sport’ Jackson is strong, fast and smart. Playing with his opponents’ head before a fight, he’s unbeatable. The only problem is that he is an African-American, living in a racially segregated 1905. Wanting a shot at winning the heavyweight champion title, Jay’s promoter manages to arrange a bout with

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the reigning winner. Using this fight as a starting point, writer Marco Ramirez examines society’s relationships with heros and delves deeper into the psyche of American history. An entertaining play that is not only cleverly written but brilliantly choreographed and staged. A local must-see. u 7 Uxbridge Road, W12; bushtheatre.co.uk

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ARTS & CULTURE / REVIEW interest in the proceedings than is strictly professional. The story occurs over the course of a single day during which each woman is forced to deal with problems that push them to the very brink of sanity, from being abandoned by their boyfriends to finding grenades under their bed. The play is dotted with musical numbers, some of which are inspired and others that seem to hamper the action.

Candela’s ‘Model Behaviour’ for instance, perfectly captures and sends up that friend we all have who calls twenty times in a night leaving messages: ‘What was the name of that cheese that I like?’ and Haydn Gwynne’s brilliantly dramatic and ominous performance in ‘On the Verge’ has the audience in fits but some of the more sentimental tunes such as ‘Lovesick’ and ‘Island’ drag a little. Tamsin Greig’s excellent performance as the scorned Pepa provides the heart of the show and

THEATRE REVIEW

VIDA LOCA Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown boasts a stellar cast, a compelling soundtrack and plenty of laughs Wr i tt e n b y j e f f r e y l a n e Directed by Bartlett Sher

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f you’ve ever watched a film by Pedro Almodóvar, you’ll know that they don’t exactly scream ‘musical adaptation.’ As a result, I approached the West End version of the show with some trepidation, especially since its Broadway incarnation had been met with such thorny write-ups. Luckily, I was in for a pleasant surprise.

Set in 1980s Madrid, the play centres around Pepa (played by Tamsin Greig), an actress whose relationship with her regular co-star Iván has come to an abrupt and unexpected end sending her into a tailspin of sleeping pills and despair. She is

joined on the verge by Iván’s ex-wife, Lucia (Haydn Gwynne) who was driven into an institution by the loss of her husband and has emerged 20 years later seeking restitution; Pepa’s best friend, scatty model Candela (Anna Skellern), who is worried her new boyfriend may be a terrorist using her flat as a base of operations; uptight and aggressively virginal Marisa (Seline Hizli), the fiancé of Carlos, Iván and Lucia’s son, who is trying to organise her new life whilst dealing with her hostile mother-inlaw and harbouring major doubts of her own; finally, Paulina (Willemijn Verkaik), Lucia’s self-possessed and forceful lawyer who seems to have more of a vested

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PEPA provides the heart OF THE SHOW is almost universally hilarious. Haydn Gwynne, too, is truly exceptional as the borderline psychotic Lucia, who she mainly plays for laughs, making her moments of tragedy and truth all the more poignant.

Overall, this colourful and unexpected musical remains true to its source material in all the wit and female empowerment it brings to the table, bolstered by a cast of seriously talented women and a fun, feelgood soundtrack. u

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HOWE: THE MIGHTY FALL Chiswick journalist Jonathan Maitland on how the ‘dead sheep’, Geoffrey Howe, brought down the Iron Lady Interview Gemma Billington

Elspeth, who had a notoriously frosty relationship with the PM. Interestingly, the role of Thatcher has gone to Spitting Image actor Steve Nallon. The play is a mixture of comedy and drama but not, Maitland insists, a satire. So surely Nallon’s casting is misleading? ‘There’s a creative risk involved, I guess.’ Maitland replies, ‘people might initially think it’s something it isn’t, but the cast we’ve got lined up is so good that it shouldn’t be a problem. Ironically [Steve] may be the most fantastic Thatcher ever because she was described as the ‘best man in the cabinet’ by Ronald Reagan, and Steve has studied her more than any actor alive, so really it’s a plus.'

After assembling a group of actors for an initial reading in his Chiswick home, Maitland took the play for a

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wenty-five years ago, Margaret Thatcher’s longest-serving cabinet minister Sir Geoffrey Howe resigned from government with a stinging, now infamous, speech aimed at his ‘political soulmate’ in the House of Commons. Just three weeks later, Thatcher herself resigned. Mild and unassuming, Howe was often belittled by Thatcher and his public speaking abilities famously likened to being ‘savaged by a dead sheep’ – giving his parting words all the more bite.

‘It was basically the mouse that roared’, says journalist and broadcaster Jonathan Maitland, who has written a new play based on the speech, due to be performed

at the Park Theatre later this spring. ‘I had the idea [to write the play] because I had seen The Iron Lady and various things about Thatcher and the Tories but they’d always missed what I thought was the best story: which is the Geoffrey Howe story. This timid little bloke whose public speaking abilities were compared to a dead sheep suddenly gave one of the great political speeches. That’s a great story!

But you see any Thatcher film or play, and they just treat Geoffrey as a stupid, boring nincompoop, which is so wrong.’

Entitled Dead Sheep, Maitland’s play focuses on the year leading up to Howe’s resignation with flashbacks to when ‘he and Thatcher were getting on in better times’. As well as the two central characters, the play also portrays Alan Clark, Ian Gow and Geoffrey’s wife,

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reading at the Park Theatre. ‘Nallon was mesmerising,’ he says. ‘It was this kind of extraordinary cross between acting, mimicry… almost a kind of psychological stalking version of Thatcher.’

Even after her death, Thatcher is a figure of eternal obsession for the British public.

But in Dead Sheep, Maitland is determined for Geoffrey to take centre stage. ‘I’m fascinated by Geoffrey because he was a hangover from a more genteel [time in] politics. In those days, what was valued was intellect and argument. This is kind of a love letter to old style politics, when it wasn’t about soundbite, and it wasn’t about image... It was about Geoffrey quietly being diplomatic and clever and honourable.’

Eventually Margaret and Geoffrey buried the hatchet, but other people ‘took longer to forgive Geoffrey than Margaret did,’ Maitland says: ‘some of his friendships never recovered.’ So how does he hope people will feel about Geoffrey after watching Dead Sheep? ‘I don’t want this to sound like some arrogant claim but I hope that this play will contribute, in a small way, to Geoffrey being recognised and given his rightful place in history,’ he says. ‘He’ll still be known as the man who brought down Thatcher, but he was much more than that. He was incredibly honourable. He was the man, actually, who did the right thing.’ u From 1 April - 9 May at Park Theatre; parktheatre.co.uk

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The Who frontman Roger Daltrey talks exclusively to Absolutely about music, charity and why the best is yet to come I n t e r v i e w c at h e r i n e h a l e s

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t feels both impossible and redundant to try to introduce Roger Daltrey. His career with The Who (you may have heard of them) is the stuff of legends and is now in its fiftieth year, the band having been started by Daltrey in 1964 with John Entwistle and Pete Townshend. After the original drummer quit the band, Keith Moon joined up creating the ensemble that would go on to become the best (and loudest) rock and roll band in the world.

Known for his energy onstage and his powerful vocals, not to mention his now iconic microphone spin, Daltrey and the other members of The Who skyrocketed to fame in the 1960s propelled by his charisma and extraordinary voice and by the undeniable genius of Pete Townshend’s songwriting.

Although not always a peaceful partnership, the combination of Daltrey and Townshend has sustained The Who’s success through the tragic loss of two of its members and has seen them embark on their UK tour, The Who Hits 50!, followed by their US tour of the same name next year. Their last UK date is in London at the O2 on 17th and 18th December and when

I ask why they have chosen this venue, Mr Daltrey’s answer is immediate, ‘The O2 is the best place to play in the UK as there are so few big arenas. It’s one of the only places designed for music and even though it can fit 20,000 there, the audience isn’t that far from the stage.’ It’s an odd sensation speaking to Roger Daltrey on the phone. On the one hand, I am aware to the point of distraction that I am talking to one of the greatest rock singers of all time but on the other, he comes across as so down to earth and lacking in airs and graces that I feel put at my ease. ‘The only other places than the parks are Wembley which is horrible and the Royal Albert Hall,’ Roger (Roger!) continues, ‘but to play to the same amount of people in two nights at the O2 would take two weeks there.’

Born in Hammersmith and raised in Acton, Daltrey’s voice retains its west London roots and no nonsense tone whilst simultaneously drawing you in, making you want to know him. Even over the phone, his magnetism and sincerity is undeniable. ‘Its written in the songs and you can’t fake the music,’ he says when I ask him how he maintains the energy on stage that has become his trademark. ‘As

I GET on stage, I’m 20 years old. I NEVER GOT PAST 20 years old TO BE HONEST

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ARTS & CULTURE / PROFILE I ALWAYS knew it would last... I KNEW IN MY BONES that we would KEEP GOING soon as we start doing that we’ll be done, we’ll stop forever.’ He continues, ‘When I get on stage I’m 20 years old. I never got past 20 years old to be honest [laughs].

The mirror lies!’ When I attempt to probe into the reasons behind the unprecedented success and longevity of The Who, Daltrey is quick to assign the credit. ‘We’ve been very lucky but its also down to Pete. The style Pete writes in is classically based even though its rock and roll and it hasn’t really aged. The words are thoughtful and insightful, they speak to everyone no matter what age and Pete had the courage, the balls, to express the things that other people weren’t saying but what everyone was feeling.’ He adds, without a hint of false modesty or self-consciousness, ‘It’s what music should be.’ I make the mistake of suggesting that perhaps his audience has aged with him, a notion that he is quick to rebut. ‘It’s this lazy journalistic thing of writing and talking about how old everyone has got, “Oh, wrinkles!” It doesn’t matter! In 1964, playing at the Marquee Club we were playing with people like Muddy Waters and Smokey Robinson, all in their 50s and the very best at what they did. Rock and roll’s the same, with the best people age doesn’t matter.’

In truth, age does not seem to have slowed Roger Daltrey down one bit. As well as extensive touring and producing new material with Townshend, The Who

frontman is also deeply involved with the Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity he founded 25 years ago. ‘When I started the charity I never dreamed it would get to this point. We started it because that age group are always forgotten. They worked out that children need teddies and toys, adults prefer a lounger and TV but this whole group ended up so isolated.’ As he gets into his stride, the passion in his voice is evident. ‘Being told you have this disease, especially in your teens, is psychologically devastating and we worked out that the best thing for a young person diagnosed with cancer is to introduce them to other people in the same situation. Fifteen years ago we had four units, now we have 28.’ The charity has also become known for its fantastic concerts held annually at the Royal Albert Hall and which have attracted the very best of the entertainment industry.

This year’s lineup included Ed Sheeran, Suede and The Cure. ‘The TCT is 25 years old. Its the 15th anniversary of the live shows at the Royal Albert Hall and 50 years of the Who. That’s an achievement.’

I have to agree.

At the mention of the band’s anniversary, I ask Roger whether or not he has plans for after the tour. ‘We’re making another

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record at the moment – for some reason we feel revitalised!’ he says, laughing. Did he ever imagine at the beginning The Who would still be going fifty years on? His answer surprises me. ‘I always knew it would last. Even though sometimes it felt like it would end in a week, I knew in my bones that we would keep going.’ Again, there is no lack of deference to his partner in music when he speaks of the band’s continuing success. ‘I always say this: Pete has the intellect to write the best music he’s ever done. He’s like those genius composers who only got better.’ Then, with an impish note in his voice he confides, ‘We’re not going away, much to some people’s annoyance. We’ll still be up there, making that racket we’ve become famous for.’

Well after our phone call is over, a particular phrase from the interview rings in my mind: ‘That’s the spirit of music - no one’s going through the motions.’

As I think about it, I realise that’s what has made them great and is what people watching The Who see today; age doesn’t matter in music when passion, focus and brilliance endure. And that, of course, is just so rock and roll. u Peninsula Square, SE10; theo2.com

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sking a more youthful version of myself: ‘Do you own a pair of A sensible shoes?’, you’d have gotten: ‘Pah!’ or a ‘Hahaha! I don’t do sensible shoes’, or something similarly nauseating. And I didn’t. I wore Converse or heels. A trip to Clarks didn’t appeal (too school-y), Russell and Bromley wasn’t cool for flats then, I hated trainers, I couldn’t afford Ferragamo and I never got into shop-lifting, so I didn’t own a pair. Luckily, the jobs I had between 18 and 25 – as a fashion stylist, a journalist, and also at a nightclub – didn’t require them, but at that stage, shoes and clothing were to look fab, not to feel comfortable. My aunt Beatrix reminded me the other day of a pair of particularly wooden-looking, gold, curly-toed

I COULDN’T afford Ferragamo AND I NEVER got into shoplifting, SO I DIDN’T OWN A PAIR. Indian men’s sandals I was wearing once. She had asked if they were comfortable, and apparently I had replied: ‘No, it’s like wearing devils’ tampons, but aren’t they beautiful?!’ I can’t recall saying this but don’t doubt rhetoric like that sticks in the memory, so I’m happy to concede. These days I shy away from devils’ tampons. Having worn so many in my youth, I now have an irreparably damaged back. That said, nothing in fashion excites me more than having my mind changed. Clever British designers such as Nicholas Kirkwood and Church’s have honed androgyny in women’s shoes to such elegant perfection that I can’t decide whether to treat myself to a pair of Kirkwood’s metallic azure leather loafers [ £295, pictured above] or Church’s studded Brogues. No one said life was easy…  V I O L E T N AY L O R - L E Y L A N D Stylist and owner of fancy dress boutique Violet’s Box;

violetsbox.com

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Comeback Kid Jaeger

Three years after facing bankruptcy, Jaeger is back with a bang. The new focus is on timeless classics with designer fabric quality and iconic Jaeger silhouettes. Oh, and did we mention that ‘90s Supermodel Kirsty Hume has made a long awaited return to modelling as the face of the spring/summer 2015 collection. jaeger.co.uk

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NAIL ART H&H Nails

Looking for the ultimate in nail art?

Make-up artist Holly Silius and jeweller Hannah Warner have created a collection of 3D precious metal nails and ornamental finger rings that fuse sculpture and fine jewellery. A-list endorsement has come in the form of Madonna, Rihanna and Beyonce.

Finger ring £460 holly-hannah.com

of the best

TRENCH COATS Embrace spring showers with a chic belted trench 01

02

FRINGE BENEFITS Tim Ryan

Make a statement this season in one of Tim Ryan’s bohemian fringed jackets which tick all the Haute Hippy trend boxes. Loomed by hand in the UK, these jackets sell out fast, so buy one whilst you can.

Lurex jacket £1,495 avenue32.com

STICKER SHOP

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Anya Hindmarch

Join the fashion pack and customise your handbag or smartphone with Anya’s permanently adhesive leather stickers. Choose from a range of alphabet letters and cartoonish emoji symbols.

From £45 per leather sticker anyahindmarch.com

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ROCK STAR Tommy Hilf iger

Stars were a major trend on the SS15 catwalks and are an easy wardrobe update. These Ziggy Stardust inspired star-spangled ankle boots are the boots to be seen in this spring. £450 tommy.com

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01. GUCCI, Wool trench coat, £2, 060; net-a-porter.com 02. BURBERRY PRORSUM, Suede + PVC trenchcoat, £2,395; burberry.com 03. J.W. ANDERSON, Cotton trenchcoat, £995; brownsfashion.com 04. RICHARD NICOLL, Crepe trench coat, £840; net-a-porter.com 05. MOSCHINO, PVC trench coat, £720; harveynichols.com 06. BURBERRY LONDON, Cotton trench coat, £1,595; mytheresa.com

MARCH 2015

03/02/2015 10:27

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FASHION / TRENDS ETRE CECILE

Stretch-knit jumper, £280; matches.com

key

PIECE

TANYA TAYLOR ALTUZARRA SS15

Silk top, £320; avenue32.com

DOLCE & GABBANA Silk sweater, £575; matchesfashion.com

EMILIO PUCCI

Silk trousers, £810; net-a-porter.com

ISABEL MARANT ÉTOILE Jay Stretch cropped trousers, £190; harveynichols.com

BURBERRY

Silk skirt, £500; mytheresa.com

MARC JACOBS

Ilama + wool jacket, £1,800; net-a-porter.com

SUPER STRIPES

This season’s nautical stripes are an easy and chic update for your spring wardrobe By charlot te adset t

PROENZA SCHOULER

BIONDA CASTANA Court shoes, £435; biondacastana.com

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Stretch top, £138; liberty.co.uk

Leather handbag, £1,395; brownsfashion.com

BALMAIN

Stretch-knit dress, £1,198; mytheresa.com

ALEXANDER WANG

MARCH 2015

03/02/2015 10:39

Wool coat £1,190 Osman at Harvey Nichols Cashmere sweater £455 Gucci at net-a-porter.com Necklace £1,250 Annina Vogel Shoes £435 Bionda Castana

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Into the

BLUE From teal to aqua and all shades in between, blue is the colour of the new season Fashion Editor charlot te adset t Photography louise samuelsen

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Mesh sequin top, £595 Mary Katrantzou at Browns Mini skirt £295 McQ at Harvey Nichols Earrings £350 Sarah Noor

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Woven hat; £760 Laura Apsit Livens Stretch top £570 Stella McCartney at Browns Cotton blazer £1,075 Stella McCartney at net-a-porter.com Leopard print flares £199 Felder Felder Peeptoe shoes £650 Jimmy Choo

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03/02/2015 10:42

Sequin dress £250 Self Portrait Sheepskin knitted jacket £395 Jigsaw at The Duke St Emporium Perspex earrings £45 Jennifer Loiselle at bottica.com Metal clutch bag £995 Anya Hindmarch at net-a-porter.com Rings from £450 from Annina Vogel and Sarah Noor Leather heels £495 Bionda Castana

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03/02/2015 10:42

Satin dress £480 Carven at net-a-porter.com Diamond necklace £850 Annina Vogel Suede court shoes £375 Jimmy Choo

Contributing Fashion editor: Charlotte Adsett Photographer: Louise Samuelson Model: Martine at Nevs Fashion assistant: Hannah Sargent Make-up: Andriani Vasilou at Stella Creative Artists using Benefit Cosmetics and Nails Inc Hair: Fabio Nogueira at Frank Agency using Aveda Thanks to Bexley Heritage Trust for the use of Danson House in Bexleyheath which is available for hire www.bexleyheritagetrust.org.uk 01322 526574 STOCKISTS anninavogel.co.uk biondacastana.com boticca.com brownsfashion.com cadenzza.co.uk charlottesimone.com dukestreetemporium.com felderfelder.com gianmarcolorenzilondon.com harveynichols.com jimmychoo.com lauraapsitlivens.co.uk net-a-porter.com selfportrait.com sarahnoor.com sonalbhaskaran.com theshopatbluebird.com

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> BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL

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PALETTE PERFECTION

p. 39

NEGATIVE SPACE

p. 41

ICE NAILS Funky nail varnish brand CiatĂŠ have launched their SS15 campaign, The Ice Cream collection, which showcases pretty pastels in every shade imaginable. ciatelondon.com

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MARCH 2015

03/02/2015 09:52

sa lo n R e v i e w

BEAUCHAMP BEAUTY Richmond

This seasons best scents, facial heaven and make up brushes to invest in

Wo r d s I s a b e l Wa u c h o p e W o r d s R o m y va n d e n B r o e k e

t’s March. Christmas is long gone and summer is creeping I up slowly, so now is the time to treat yourself to a little pick-me-up. Take a trip to Beauchamp Beauty, nestled in the heart of Richmond, and choose from a selection of indulgent spa treatments because, well, why not.

Here, no request is too much, and they pride themselves on working closely with each client and their specific needs and preferences. Before my facial the esthetician talked through my problem areas and asked me about my facial regime (of which there was little to tell). Then, using skincare products from Elemis, the facial began. Exfoliation, serum, massage and a rich deep moisturising cream were the order of the day, all accompanied by a hand, foot and shoulder massage. My face felt and looked refreshed and the temptation to try one of their other treatments – think massage, Elemis body wraps, waxing , manicures, pedicures – was too much to bear, so out I walked freshfaced and with perfect painted toes. The ideal place for a little R&R. u

Rule Britannia Burberry

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It-Girl du jour, Suki Waterhouse is heading up British heritage brand Burberry's newest fragrance campaign, Brit Rhythm, which is enough to have us well and truly sold. burberry.com

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editor’s

PICK

of the best

GET THE GLOSS Bobbi Brown

MAKE UP BRUSHES

Lipgloss is making a comeback this spring and Bobbi Brown have nailed the subtle wet look with this pale trio taken from their new spring Illuminating Nudes collection. bobbibrown.co.uk

01

TAKE A CHANCE Chanel

Every woman knows Chance by Chanel, their playful fragrance for adults, which now comes in three limited edition bottles, each a different size to ensure you always smell fresh. selfridges.com

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HEAVEN SCENT T o m Fo r d

Possibly our favourite fragrance of all time, Tom Ford's Jasmin Rouge is impossibly elegant. Looking to try something a little more sophisticated this year, look no further, Tom has you covered. tomford.com

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HIM

TRUE BLUE Acqua di Parma

Treat the man in your life, whether it's your brother, father or partner, to Acqua di Parma's new Italian Resort Collection, Blu Mediterraneo. It smells otherwordly. acquadiparma.com

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1. HAKUHODO, PRO 3-0 PH Eyeliner Brush, £11; hakuhodousa.com 2. REAL TECHNIQUES, Bold Metals Flat Contour Brush, £22, boots.co.uk 3. CHARLOTTE TILBURY, Eye Smudger Brush, £25; charlottetilbury.com 4. DIOR, Backstage Powder Brush No 14 £43; johnlewis.com 5. MAC, Oval 6 Brush £34.50, maccosmetics.co.uk 6. BOBBI BROWN, Bronzer brush,£38, bobbibrown.co.uk 7. TOM FORD, Eye Color Blend Brush, £43; tomford.com 8. CRÈME DE LA MER, Foundation brush £35; cremedelamer.co.uk 9. DIOR, Backstage Lip Brush 31 £20; johnlewis.com

MARCH 2015

03/02/2015 11:02

Make your face look beautiful naked During the month of February we are offering FREE consultations (usual price £50.00) Let our creative concept team create a virtual enhancement on your own face with a cosmetic pencil so you may see how this could improve your look. To book please call our treatment coordinators on 03331 221 547.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS SHISEIDO

Luminizing Satin Eye Colour Trio in Static, £35.50; feelunique.com

STILA

Eyes are the Windows, £30; stila.co.uk

BURBERRY

SS15 Runway Blush Palette, £45; burberry.com

GUERLAIN

Ecrin 4 Couleurs Les Roses, £39; johnlewis.com

BURBERRY,

Wet and Dry Silk Shadows, £22.50; burberry.com

ZOEVA

Eye Shadow Palette in Mixed Metal, £14; zoeva-shop.de

M.A.C COSMETICS

Mineralize Eye Shadow x4 in A Glimmer of Gold, £33; maccosmetics.co.uk

LANCÔME

Hypnôse Star Eyes in Brun Adore, £37; selfridges.com

CHANEL

Jardin de Chanel Blush Camélia Rosé, £36; chanel.com

PALETTE PERFECTION Invest in a make up palette for brilliant beauty on the go

TOM FORD

Eye Colour Quad in Cocoa Mirage, £63; selfridges.com

B y R O M Y VA N D E N B R O E K E

BOBBI BROWN

Face Touch Up Palette, £29; bobbibrown.co.uk

LILY LOLO

Enchanted Eye Palette, £19.99; lilylolo.co.uk

URBAN DECAY

Naked on the Run, £37; urbandecay.co.uk

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03/02/2015 09:53

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Everything here cooks... ...so book,

come see what your little ones can do in the kitchen, they could be the next Masterchef!

Winter needn’t be dull this February half term, keep the little ones entertained at Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre with: Cookery Workshops 16-20 February – educational, nutritious and delicious!

• Wagamama All kids aged 6-10 welcome, places are limited – book spaces at ealingbroadwayshopping.co.uk th

• Walking Pet Balloons – the most exciting and fun toy to arrive in the UK will be in Town Square this half term, don’t miss out. ealingbroadwayshopping.co.uk Free WiFi @ealingshopping

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Your Way

03/02/2015 10:19

HEALTH & BEAUTY / TREND

Negative Space Nail this seasons biggest beauty trend with tips from the experts W o r d s A ly H a z l e w o o d

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NAIL VARNISHES 01 03

02

DELPOZO

he hottest grooming trend for Spring/ Summer 2015 has taken a minimalist direction with the ‘Negative Space’ nail.

And unlike a lot of nail art which should only be sported by teenagers, or Rihanna, this trend is not too cute for the discerning woman.

One of the most interesting negative space designs was created by OPI’s nail art ambassador Sophie HarrisGreenslade – whose clients include Rita Ora and Nicole Scherzinger – using the new OPI Fifty Shades of Grey collection.

Strong monochrome colours work well with this trend, so Sophie recommends OPI Alpine Snow for the best opaque white and ‘Boosh’ by Illamasqua, a lovely, deep glossy opaque black.

Start by prepping your nails. Crystal files make light work of shaping, last a lifetime, and won’t weaken the nails. With negative space manicures the condition of your nails is important, so apply a ridge filler base to ensure a smooth and evenly coloured nail plate.

Once the base is completely dry, apply striping tape in graphic shapes. Sophie

SPRING/SUMMER 2015 has taken a minimalist DIRECTION WITH THE ‘Negative Space’ NAIL

04

06 05

1. LEIGHTON DENNY Crystal Nail File, £12.50; leightondenny.com 2. OPI White opaque nail polish from, £11.95; opiuk.com 3.BARRY M Matte Top Coat, £3.99; boots.com 4. ILLAMASQUA ‘Boosh’ Black Polish, £14.50; illamasqua.com 5. LEIGHTON DENNY Precision Corrector, £11; lookfantastic.com 6. ANDREA FULERTON’S Nail Boutique Dot & Flick, £3.99; amazon.co.uk

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suggests placing the tape on the nail with tweezers, using your fingers can be fiddly. To create half moons or french tips, pros use sticky reinforcement rings to create perfect curves. Just place the ring curve on the line of the half moon.

Paint between the desired section of the tape with one coat of black polish. Apply a second coat of either white or grey polish in the adjacent taped section, remembering to leave the negative space section blank, then remove the tape with tweezers slowly before the polish dries. Repeat on all fingers. If the polish has bled into the

negative space line or over the cuticle, clean with Leighton Denny’s Precision Corrector. Alternatively you could use a striping brush dipped in nail polish remover. When completely dry, apply a glossy top coat over all fingernails, except for the ring finger – use a matte top coat here instead.

If you’re confident with a nail art brush Sophie suggests ditching the tape and simply painting your nails with a striping brush, leaving the geometric areas unpainted. Andrea Fulerton’s Nail Boutique Dot & Flick creates perfect, fuss-free stripes. u

MARCH 2015

03/02/2015 13:56

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esides the super smooth and comfortable design of the The Technogym ARTIS equipment at The Hogarth in Chiswick, and the Excite+ cardio kit at The Park Club, there is an intuitive, personalised and connected training experience enabling you to send emails, watch TV, listen to music, catch up on Facebook or Twitter, read e-books and get the latest news and entertainment from any cardio machine.

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> KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

p. 46

DIM SUM DONE

p. 48

RESTAURANT REVIEW: EAST MEETS WEST

p. 51

SPRING SOUP Helen and Lisa Tse share some scrumptious Dim Sum recipes with us on page 48, but you'll need to get the book to try making this refreshing boiled wonton soup at home.

Dim Sum: Small Bites Made Easy, ÂŁ16.99; waterstones.com

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MARCH 2015

03/02/2015 10:45

R EC I P E t o t r y a t h o m e

HOT CROSS BUNS Recipe by Roy Levy of Gail’s Artisan Bakery

kitchen

CONFIDENTIAL West London’s latest food news, served with all the trimmings

INGREDIENTS The Buns: • 20g fresh yeast • 1 tsp caster sugar • 400g plain flour • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon • 0.5 tsp freshly ground nutmeg • 1 tsp mixed spice • 200ml whole milk • 70g caster sugar • 1 large egg • 70g soft unsalted butter • 40g sultanas • 40g dry currants • 40g dried unsweetened cranberries • 70g mixed peel • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt

W o r d s R O M Y VA N D E N B R O E K E

Cross Topping: • 200g plain flour • 230g icing sugar • 2 tbsp olive oil • 3 tbsp milk Syrup: • 300g caster sugar • 200g water • 1 whole nutmeg • 1 whole star anise • 1 whole clove • 0.5 vanilla pod

METHOD Making The Buns:

01 In a large mixing bowl melt yeast with a tablespoon of whole milk and a teaspoon of caster sugar. 02 In a separate bowl, sieve the flour with the spices. 03 Add the spiced flour to the yeast. Keep adding the rest of the milk, the sugar and egg. 04 Begin to bind the mixture together using your hands, then add the butter a chunk at a time whilst kneading the dough. 05 Continue kneading until you get a smooth, shiny dough. 06 Add the salt and fruits and continue kneading. 07 Cover the bowl with a tea towel and leave at room temperature for 1.5 hours, until it doubles in size. 08 Divide into 20 pieces, roll into shape on a surface to create smooth buns. 09 Arrange on a baking tray lined with a baking paper. Cover the tray with a clean tea towel and leave to rise. 10 When the buns are ready make an eggwash by whisking 1 whole egg, 1 egg yolk and a teaspoon of milk. Brush the buns and leave to dry out for 10 minutes.

Brush again. 11 Pre heat the oven to 200°C. Making The X Topping: 01 Using a hand whisk, combine all ingredients into a smooth paste. 02 Fill a piping bag with the topping mixture, cut a small hole. 03 Pipe thin crosses on top of the buns on the tray and pop it into the oven.

The Syrup: 01 Put all the syrup ingredients in a small saucepan and over a low heat bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, increase the heat and simmer until you have a syrupy consistency. 02 Remove from the heat and fish the spices out. 03 Once the buns are ready, brush them with the hot syrup. 04 Leave to cool for 15 minutes before serving.

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Hell’s Kitchen Marco Pierre White

To coincide with the relaunch of Marco Pierre White's famous cookbook White Heat, The Little Black Gallery in Chelsea will be exhibiting work of famed photographer, Bob Carlos Clarke, as a record of Pierre White’s time in the kitchen. Runs from the 10th February through to the 10th March; littleblackgallery.com

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MARCH cocktail

OFF THE SAUCE James White

Created by Heddon Street Kitchen

Keep to the no (or little) drink plan with these scrumptious non-alcoholic beverages and cordials from Suffolkbased fine pressed drinks brand, James White. jameswhite.co.uk

Avoca-Lypto Spritz

editor’s

PICK

LIFE'S A BOX OF CHOCOLATES

◆ INGREDIENTS

25ml Bombay Sapphire Gin • 15ml St Germain Elderflower • 20ml Lime • 10ml sugar • 1/4 fresh avocado • 75ml Prosecco ◆

Fika

Ditch the Dairy Milk selection box and customise your own chocolates this Mother's Day. FIKA are focused on quality, aesthetic and originality, which means your choice is sure to impress. fikanyc.com

METHOD

Muddle the avocado in the shaker, add all other ingredients except Prosecco. Shake hard and double strain into a large coupe and top with Prosecco.

Garnish with a mint leaf.

Pub of the month

THE CROWN & ANCHOR

SCRAP BOOK Kitchen Notebook

TV chef, Rachel Khoo has put her mind and cookery skills to another cookery book called Kitchen Notebook. The book is crammed full of recipes inspired by the vibrant food scene in London, from the markets of East to Brixton Village. rachelkhoo.com

W o r d s r o m y va n d e n B r o e k e

MUM'S THE WORD Wa r r e n H o u s e

Treat your mum to a super special Mother's Day at the picturesque Warren House in Kingston upon Thames.

Curate the day with horse-drawn carriage rides through Richmond Park and an indulgent Champagne Afternoon Tea back at the house.

Warren Road, KT2; warrenhouse.com

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he perfect place to sip on a glass of red and chow down on classic pub grub done properly, The Crown & Anchor in Chiswick is a new favourite haunt. Choose from handmade scotch eggs with vintage chutney, Ashdale Ox cheek and kidney pie or bangers 'n' mash, and be sure to wash it down with one of their thick and spicy Bloody Marys. Delish.

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TRY AT HOME

DIM SUM DONE

Taken from Helen and Lisa Tse's new cookery book, Dim Sum: Small Bites Made Easy, try making one of these recipes at home Wo r d s H e l e n a n d l i s a t s e

CHINESE-STYLE DOUGHNUTS makes 15

y strongest childhood memories are of the kitchen – and playing a game with my sisters – daring each other to run to the kitchen counter, which was heads and shoulders taller than us, and stretch out a fat hand to reach for the plate of freshly baked almond cookies. The prize was sweet, but if Mum caught us we’d forfeit dessert and treats for a week – for being disobedient and greedy.

The rule was we had to wait until after dinner to enjoy an almond cookie and for me that was torture and worth the risk to acquire one commando-style.

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Preparation time 30 minutes, plus 1 hour resting time Cooking time 10 minutes INGREDIENTS • 440ml semi-skimmed milk • 100g unsalted butter, melted • 125g caster sugar • 4 eggs, beaten • 2 teaspoons fast action dried yeast • 600g plain flour • 250ml vegetable oil, for deep-frying • 397g tin of condensed milk • 50g caster sugar, for dusting • 50g icing sugar, for dusting METHOD

01 Pour the milk into a medium saucepan and warm over a gentle heat. Pour the milk into a large bowl, add the melted butter, 75g of the sugar and mix well. Add the eggs

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and mix again. Then add the yeast and stir into the mixture, which will start foaming as the yeast is reacting to the warm liquids. 02 In a separate large bowl, sift the plain flour and make a well in the centre. Pour the wet mixture into the flour and stir to combine into a thick batter. Cover the bowl with cling film and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour until the dough has doubled in size. 03 Preheat the oil to 180°C in a wok over a high heat.

04 After an hour, heat a large saucepan and fill with half of vegetable oil. Scoop some of the batter in your hand and, using the gap between your thumb and index finger, squeeze out a ball of dough approx. the size of two grapes. Add to the hot oil and cook for 4–5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon scoop out the fried doughnuts and leave to drain on kitchen paper. Cook the remaining doughnuts in batches. 05 Transfer the cooked doughnuts onto a plate and gradually drizzle over the condensed milk then sprinkle with caster and icing sugar. u

L I S A’ S T I P

When cooking with hot oil it’s important to drop the ball of dough carefully into the hot oil. Drop the dough close to the oil so the oil will not splash back on you.

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PAN-FRIED PORK DUMPLINGS makes 12-13

ur grandmother was a huge fan of this dish because the dumplings could be cooked in three different ways – boiled, steamed or fried. Her favourite cooking method was to deep-fry them as it gave a crunchy texture that contrasted nicely with the juicy meaty centre. However, we prefer to pan-fry and steam them for a healthier taste. Traditionally served during Chinese New Year, because they resemble gold ingots, our grandmother used to hide a coin inside each dumpling – that is, until one got stuck in my throat and I had to be rushed to hospital. Thankfully the coin was coughed out, but from then on my grandmother banned all coins from being hidden inside dumplings – even if it meant breaking the Chinese tradition.

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Preparation time: 25 minutes plus 10 minutes resting time Cooking time: 7–8 minutes INGREDIENTS • 1/4 Chinese cabbage, core removed and finely chopped • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 50g chives, finely chopped • 300g minced pork • 1 garlic clove, grated • 5cm piece of fresh root ginger, grated • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine • 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce • 1 teaspoon caster sugar • 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce • 1 teaspoon sesame oil • 2 tablespoons potato starch • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 50ml water For the dumpling wrappers: • 110ml boiling water • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 200g strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting To serve: • Chinese red vinegar and ginger • strips, mixed together to form a dipping sauce METHOD

01 First make the dumpling wrappers. Measure the boiling water into a jug, add the salt and stir to dissolve. Sift the flour 2–3 times into a large mixing bowl, pour in the salted water and mix to a stiff dough with a wooden spoon. Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with a tea towel and set aside to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.

02 Shape the dough into a long log and then divide into 13 pieces approx. 5cm wide. Roll into balls, flatten with your palm and roll into 7–8cm circles using a rolling pin. Arrange in to a stack on a plate, dusting with flour between each individual wrapper, then cover with a clean tea towel and set aside. 03 To make the filling, place the chopped cabbage in a large mixing bowl and stir in the salt and chives.

Squeeze the cabbage mixture to extract as much water as possible and drain well. Return

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the cabbage to the mixing bowl and add the minced pork, garlic, ginger, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil and potato starch. Mix clockwise with a metal spoon until the filling is thoroughly combined and sticky in consistency. 04 To assemble the dumplings, wet your index finger with water and moisten the outer rim of a dumpling wrapper. Place a heaped tablespoon of filling in the centre of the wrapper and fold in half to form a half-moon shape. Seal the edge by pleating it from right to left. Do this by using your left thumb to push the wrapper to the right, and your right thumb and index finger to pinch the two layers of pastry together; this creates a nice wavy edge. Continue until the entire dumpling is sealed. 05 To cook, heat the oil in a large lidded frying pan over a medium heat. Drop the dumplings in and fry them for 1 minute on each side until they have a golden crust. Pour in 50ml water, immediately cover the pan with a lid and cook until the water has evaporated, approx. 5–6 minutes. Reduce the heat to low then remove the lid and cook for a further minute. 06 Serve the dumplings with Chinese red vinegar and ginger strips as a dipping sauce. u

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Always check that the minced pork has very little liquid/juice. The meat must be super-fresh to hold the filling together. If you have a mincer you can mince fresh pork loin too.

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East meetsWest Leiths students are taking over the kitchens at Shoreditch eatery The Boundary

to see, but there’s a sense of calm and control in Frederick’s domain as he flits between the chefs and Leiths students in their labelled aprons.

The Boundary cuisine is classic French, and the Leiths dishes (devised by the restaurant but made by the students) are highlighted on the menu.

First was a Leiths Coquille SaintJacques served with Barigoule Artichokes.

Air-light, the scallops were cooked perfectly and worked well paired with sharp citrus flavours and tangy artichoke.

My boyfriend enjoyed a butternut squash soup, served with a mushroom pie on a side plate and a salad of walnut and pear.

Deciding that scallops weren’t quite decadent enough, I chose half a lobster baked in mustard cream sauce with Parmesan for my main course. The accompanying side salad was a little too peppery but the lobster itself was to die for. The sauce complimented rather than overpowered the melt-in-the-mouth meat.

My boyfriend also opted for seafood, the Leiths John Dory Fillet served with French Seaweed and Ratte Potato Purée.

Another beautifully cooked dish – I’ve never heard such rapturous praise for what is, essentially, posh mashed potato.

We rounded off dinner with a Crème Brûlée and the Leiths Seville Orange Soufflé served with Cinnamon Ice Cream.

Leaving the restaurant, we passed the students at the end of their first day.

Positively buzzing with adrenaline, it was clear why The Leiths Diploma is renowned as one of the best courses for aspiring chefs, the students themselves are alive with passion and, while this collaboration is undoubtedly good for them, it’s truly great for us food lovers – both east and west. Top marks. u

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ccustomed to reporting on the west London dining scene, travelling to hipster capital Shoreditch felt almost sacrilegious. I’m visiting the restaurant at Boundary, the stylish boutique hotel designed by the great Terence Conran. Though east London is the breeding ground of new culinary trends, the Boundary called on the services of a very west London institution when they wanted to embark on a new cooking partnership. Leiths School of Food & Wine run a prestigious

one year Diploma course, with famous alumni like Gizzi Erskine and Lorraine Pascale. The new collaboration sees select students from the course sent to work in the bustling kitchen of the Boundary restaurant. Despite Leiths celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, this is the first time such a scheme has taken place. Students are guided by head chef Frederick Forster, former protégée of Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons and Michel Roux Jnr at Le Gavroche. Tall and muscular, Frederick cuts an imposing figure. Because of the open kitchen layout, any Gordon Ramsaystyle shouting would be visible for all

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utting out majestically over the cliff edge above the crashing waves, Curtain Bluff is the Manderley of the Caribbean. Built in the 1960s by American horticulturist Howard Hulford, it nestles impressively amongst the rainforest on the southern coast of Antigua, dominating the ‘bluff’, or rocky promontory, upon which it sits. And while it operates a five-star hotel, it also doubles as a home for the Hulford family, giving it the sense of a glamorous 50s house party with timeless appeal.

Now a 72-roomed home from home, it attracts a whole range of celebrities, from Eric Clapton to Giorgio Armani, all looking for it’s trademark simple, elegant luxury rather than an uber-glossy getaway. Many of the guests here are repeat ones, with 65% returning year after year for the old world grandeur which pervades the place. As a result, the staff welcomes them back as members of the family. And Curtain Bluff really is a family – the hotel strives to engage the local community in Old Road as possible, offering jobs to generations of families, even putting some of them through college in the US. Instead of giving tips, guests are encouraged to contribute to the Old Road fund which contributes to these programmes.

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Philanthropy aside, Curtain Bluff has plenty of other features to recommend it, particularly those bestowed by Nature.

The hotel’s classic colonial architecture here sits in 20 acres of gardens, all sandwiched between two stunning beaches. Each engulfed by a different ocean, the two beaches are completely different in character. Choose from the tranquil, turquoise one perfect for sunbathing or the rugged one where the waves dramatically crash against the cliffs spraying salty clouds – a perfect view for balmy candlelit dinners.

These sumptuous five-course dinners feature the hotel’s signature combination of French and Caribbean cuisine, filled with plenty of fresh fish hooked straight from the ocean, from Antiguan lobster tail to the King Fish and Wahoo I caught during the day’s deep sea fishing expedition. But these dinners aren’t just exceptional quality, they’re also great value, being included in the all-inclusive costing at the hotel. In fact, everything here from the exquisite food to the endless rum punches are included in the price. We loved the laid-back buffet lunches in the beachside restaurant and the traditional afternoon tea served on the stone Sugar Mill terrace overlooking

the gardens, but dinner here is the main attraction. Accompanied with live music and countless wines from the hotel’s legendary cellar, it’s complete FrancoCaribbean indulgence.

Also included in the price tag are the many watersports available to guests. Water-skiing, paddle boarding, snorkelling, deep sea fishing and sailing are all on offer throughout the day, ensuring you stay entertained through the holiday. We jumped on a speedboat that took us out to the coral reef about a mile offshore from where we could do some snorkelling, spotting reef sharks, turtles and countless fish that made up an underwater rainbow. We even got a glimpse of a dolphin along the way.

Back on dry land, the hotel has a longstanding reputation for tennis and hosts

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WITH ITS cool, clean Balinese DÉCOR, CURTAIN Bluff’s stunning WELLNESS SANCTUARY is the perfect PLACE TO UNWIND the annual Antigua Tennis Week on its four courts overlooking the ocean. An islandwide professional tournament, it showcases six days of action-packed match play, as well as stroke-and-strategy clinics for guests and glitzy socialising in the evening.

Look out for the other tennis camps run by various British stars, including Andrew Castle and Annabel Croft, which also take place throughout the year.

But your holiday here doesn’t have to be high-octane – there’s also an exceptional spa on hand to help you relax. With its cool, clean Balinese décor, Curtain Bluff ’s stunning wellness sanctuary is the perfect place to unwind after stepping off the long flight from London. Try the Ultimate Destresser massage, offering deep relaxation and increased circulation in a treatment room filled with the soothing sounds of the waves lapping against the shoreline below. Afterwards, we lazed in the cliff-top infinity Jacuzzi pool with a rum punch in hand, watching the sun set over the sparkling sea – the ultimate way to enjoy the Caribbean. u

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n a sensitively-reclaimed old University building, the Hotel du Vin in Cambridge has managed to meld the comfort and decadence of a 21st century hotel with the old-world charm of this ancient city. One of Cambridge’s most central hotels, you feel the atmosphere of dusty libraries and lacrosse pitches, candlelit chapels and punting on the Cam all around you. Turn right out of the hotel and you’ll be at King’s College Chapel in under 5 minutes and at the trove of artistic delights that is the Fitzwilliam Museum in less than 3. The Hotel du Vin makes you feel like you are a part of the life of the city, however brief your stay. u

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e had a spacious room on the lower ground floor.

There was plenty of space for two put-up beds for the children, and an enormous bathroom with walk-in monsoon shower and rolltop bath. The finishing touches were all present: luxurious bedding, robes and Miller Harris toiletries. It was also, despite its location, blissfully quiet. u

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ess than an hour from London on the train, Cambridge is ideal for a short city break. We were blessed with winter sunshine on our visit, and the spires and turrets set against an azure sky were breathtaking.

Cambridge is a walking city: we followed our noses up Trumpington Street, into the alleys of the University colleges, took our children on a whistlestop tour of the Fitzwilliam Museum, visited a choral service at Corpus Christi, and the next morning we were on the train back to London feeling a little bit smug at our parenting/city break skills. u

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n the old cellars of the building the bar occupies every nook and cranny, with cosy sofas and candle-light abounding.

We tried their Marmalade Martini which was truly delicious. Afterwards we dined at the Bistro which was buzzing with both local diners and guests. The fare is perfectly executed French bistro cuisine. The children ate moules frites and my husband a beautifully cooked steak. u

THE DAMAGE A t w o - n ight weekend stay at Hotel du Vin c osts f r om £ 4 60 ; book online at hotelduvin.com

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GARDEN NOTES This month we're feeding the birds in style and learning how to grow our own herbs CAMELLIA SHOW

Chiswick House and Gardens’ annual Camellia Collection show is back this month. Widely regarded as one of the finest array in the country, this is not to be missed by any of those out there with green fingers. Showing over 33 varieties of Camellia, this is a welcome splash of colour at the end of a long, cold winter. rchgt.org.uk

Considering birds make round nests, this birdball, designed by Gavin Christman at Green and Blue, is beautifully spherical.

Handmade in clay, it offers year round nesting and protection for small birds. Perfect for the likes of the Coal, March and Blue tit.

Green and Blue Birdball, £42; scp.co.uk

s any kitchen really complete without a herb box sitting on the windowsill?

Not only does it bring fresh flavour to your meals but it also brings the outside indoors. Learn how to keep your small garden growing at Squires this month where a herb-specific workshop will take be held on the 20th of March. £15, TW2; squiresgardencentres.co.uk

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NARCISSI Little Narcissi are probably the cheeriest of all the spring bulbs. Scented, pretty flowers are held well above the foliage and combine with lots of other plants, especially in winter containers. The Skimmia here are now in full flower, the tiny red buds that added colour from December onwards have opened into a profusion of cream flowers held on raspberry stems.

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ho would’ve thought a baby W carrying could be so fraught with anxiety? Just Googling ‘baby carrier review ’ reveals a multitude of (apparently) catastrophic consequences that can come from choosing the ‘wrong’ equipment. Of course, the Internet is not an accurate guide to anything, so best to do your own research. In the course of mine I found the Baby Bjorn Carrier We, a new design from an old brand that hugs baby close in the most endearing chimp-like fashion, supporting both the head and neck.

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There are alternatives to the pressurised arms race for schools in London and the Home Counties. And they are not as far away as you think Wo r d s A m a n d a C o n s ta n c e

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any dream of getting out of the education arms race, but few of us actually do it.

But Tessa Lumley did. Lumley shipped her family nearly 600 miles north, from London to Morayshire where her two girls now attend Gordonstoun. In a letter to the principal Simon Reid, a year later, she wrote: “There was a moment, around two years ago, when we lived in London, Alice was 9 years old and I found myself standing at her school gates wondering if the world had gone mad. Parents were discussing where and whether to get tutors, what their children were and were not reading, what extra-curricular activities they did or should do. … I want my children to be happy but we found ourselves in a system that seemed to be about to preclude that. The London academic process allows only certain kinds of children to shine — the lucky few who are either highly intelligent or highly diligent or both; the ones who are mature enough (at 9) to understand the need to give up playtime to study; and the ones with parents who have sufficient control over them to force them to. Anyone else is liable to fail in a system in which they are competing with hundreds for tens of places.”

Andrew Johnson, headmaster of Stonyhurst College in Lancashire, couldn’t agree more.

“People will thrive here academically but at somewhere like Winchester (where Johnson was head of modern languages for ten years) a very bright

THE ADVANTAGES of these partnerships ARE COMPLETELY TWO-WAY ten year old boy might not feel very bright, it’s a pressure cooker type of school. We’re just not like that.”

“We are academically selective but not relentlessly so – it depends on the individual.”

Between 5-10% of pupils at Stonyhurst – one of the UK’s most famous Catholic schools - come from London (30% are international). Johnson says parents come looking for something different, something more wholesome.

“Here children can be themselves and grow at a sensible pace without the pressures of the city. It is an opportunity to create a rounded character, someone who is comfortable in their own skin.”

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And then there’s the space. Northern boarding schools are lousy with it: hills, dales, moors and the sea – they often have it all. Gordonstoun has 200-acre wooded campus one mile from the Moray Firth; the school even has its own yacht and is world famous for its unique outdoor education curriculum. Stonyhurst has a whopping 680-acre campus (St Pauls’ much-envied site by the River Thames in contrast is a paltry 43 acres).

The schools are further away, but they bend over backwards to help parents get involved and visit the schools. Stonyhurst is only two hours from Euston station and holds regular weekends where parents are invited to come “and be part of the family of the school,” says Johnson. “The distance does mean a bit of planning but you will also have quality time with your child.”

Plus, whisper it, northern boarding schools are generally cheaper. They are also likely to be more generous with scholarships and bursaries. Stonyhurst has an endowment that allows them to give away £2.3 million a year in bursaries and scholarships. 35% of pupils receive some fee support, often to local children. “Therefore we have a more diverse pupil body, not just the children of the super rich,” says Johnson.

But the last word goes to Tessa Lumley who finished her letter with this: “Most importantly, both Alice and Emily have flourished. They have grown and matured. They are being robustly and effectively educated — but they are also, crucially for me, being encouraged to be children: adventurous, inquisitive and occasionally intensely muddy. But, best of all, they are happy. Without happiness, surely it would be impossible for them to fulfill their full potential.”

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Harry Hammonds Sales Manager at Aston Rowe, Acton

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often sit and wonder if my career in estate agency was one of chance or destiny. If I were asked as a young adolescent what industry I could see my future career being in, I most likely would have said media following in the footsteps of my father, who worked for the Financial Times for many years. Some of my close family had for many years been involved in the property business in various sectors, including a cousin who had embarked on a career in estate agency around the time, and frankly it had not even entered my head that this could be a path for me. Then arrived my Sliding Doors moment (for any of you familiar with the Gwyneth Paltrow film of the late nineties). Sat in form assembly on the day our work experience placements were announced, I was pinning my hopes on the two week placement I had applied for at the local Gazette, only to find I was to be spending a fortnight at a local estate agency on Ascot High Street. After a moment of initial disappointment, I embraced my new role and began tapping up family members in the industry for a bit of an insider opinion. And there it began, the property bug if you like. I enjoyed every moment of it and even then managed to get a Saturday job working for Savills nearby, and one could say I never looked back.

I am originally from Ascot and began my career close to home, but there was a burning desire to edge closer to London one day and test my skills in the famed London market.

After a brief spell in Middlesex, I then moved to a large corporate company and had spells in both Ealing and Chiswick before settling in Acton with Aston Rowe.

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me and was in the market for a move. I had a really great experience working for a strong local independent in Ascot, so I wanted to find a London equivalent. After a few interviews, a cousin of mine had a word in my ear over a few glasses of champagne at a family wedding about wanting to recruit a strong team to head up Aston Rowe’s Acton sales team, and wondered if I was interested. It was a no– brainer really.

Over the past three years, I have felt a terrific sense of achievement as to the progress we have made. It’s rewarding creating a business out of the ground and into an on-going success and far more interesting than being a number in a large organisation as before. I now head up the sales team and one of the most satisfying elements of my job here is working your socks off to do a good job on a sale, and getting a great review and pat on the back from a happy seller or buyer at the end. It makes it all worthwhile and far more so than the financial reward in my book. Three and a half years down the line, we look forward to the opening of our second office in Brook Green early this spring, and I am sure the story won’t end there judging by the drive of our senior management. There is certainly no nepotism within these walls and our desire to strive forward with a focus on excellent service is a good reason why a third of our business comes via referral. So I suppose I can thank my old tutor Mrs Ardy for picking me to work for the local estate agent and not the newspaper as today I could by contrast be writing this article for some event in the financial climate. And if you haven’t seen Sliding Doors, I suggest you do, as it’s an interesting theory.

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Blakesley Avenue, W5 This substantial detached property is currently arranged as two flats and represents a fantastic opportunity to create a lovely family home. Blakesley Avenue is considered one of the best roads in W5 and is perfectly located for schools and access to transport and facilities at Ealing Broadway. EPC: TBC

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Corney Reach Way, W4 ÂŁ950,000 Freehold A charming three bedroom house in this popular riverside development in Chiswick, the house benefits from off street parking and integral garage, three good sized double bedrooms and a private rear garden. The River Thames is a moments walk away. EPC: D

Grove Park Gardens, W4 ÂŁ525,000 Leasehold A lovely and bright two bedroom top floor apartment in this grand house in the Grove Park area of Chiswick. The apartment has been lovingly looked after and maintained by my clients to offer two good bedrooms, a bathroom, a fully fitted kitchen and reception room. EPC: D

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Richford Street, W6 £1,250,000 FH A superb flat-fronted Victorian terraced house, naturally light throughout and retaining many period features. The accommodation provides three bedrooms, and a further study/fourth bedroom, a family bathroom, separate downstairs cloakroom w/c, dual aspect reception room, large eat-in kitchen/dining room and a delightful mature rear garden.

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Willow Vale, W12 £675,000 Share of FH A well presented two double bedroom Edwardian maisonette.

The property has been extended into the loft space to create spacious living over two floors as well as its own entrance and access to the rear garden.

Comprising reception room, large kitchen/dining room, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, a further double bedroom and a family bathroom.

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Luxurious Lettings FEATURE PROPERTY Aynhoe Road, Brook Green W14, £535 Per Week

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beautifully presented two bedroom maisonette which has been refurbished to a high standard with wood flooring and a private paved garden. Aynhoe Road is a prime residential street running north

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off Brook Green. The property is ideally placed for the tennis courts on the green, as well as excellent local shops, gastro pubs and restaurants. Transport links are excellent, with Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith Broadway and Kensington Olympia nearby.

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

esidential developer London Square has started work on its latest development – a smart, traditional residential square of eight one, two and three bedroom apartments and 18 four bedroom houses in the heart of affluent Teddington in South West London. London Square Teddington is perfectly positioned for commuting into the capital. The area is served by three stations; Teddington, Fulwell and Strawberry Hill – all offering direct services into London Waterloo in 30 minutes. Road travel is also very convenient with the A316, M3 and M25 all easily accessible from Teddington.

Rebecca Littler, Sales and Marketing Director, London Square, said: “Following the success of our exclusive new square in Fulham, we are creating a traditional square in Teddington, with gardens and open space, reflecting the enduring popularity of this historic design. We will be offering a mix of apartments and houses to appeal to families and young professionals.” London Square started on site in 2014, with sales expected to launch in Spring 2015.

Bath Road, Bedford Park, W4, £1,100 Per Week

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stunning refurbishment of this detached artist’s studio offering 1100 sq ft of contemporary accommodation, 53’ landscaped garden and only five minutes walk to Turnham Green tube. The property comprises the entrance area, double height living/dining area with north light, fitted kitchen, two galleried bedrooms, two bathrooms, and excellent storage.

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Andrew Nunn & Associates 020 8995 1600; andrewnunnassociates.co.uk

London Square, 0333 666 2434; londonsquare.co.uk

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PURCHASE A NEW HOME AT BRENTFORD LOCK WEST AND BUY INTO A THRIVING NEW WATERSIDE COMMUNITY Situated on the banks of the Grand Union Canal in Brentford, our stunning collection of apartments offer highly specified interiors and generous balconies and terraces, coupled with a fantastic location.

With roof top allotments, an active watersports scene on your doorstep and green open spaces just a short stroll away you can enjoy a different way of living, while still benefiting from being within easy reach of the Capital.

Prices from £345,000 to £695,000.

4 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES NOW RELEASED – PRICES FROM £950,000 For further information or to arrange an appointment to visit our sales and marketing suite call Stubbings Property Marketing on 020 8569 7449 or visit www.brentfordlockwest.co.uk You will find our homes situated alongside the Grand Union Canal in Brentford, west London. HelptoBuy available on selected plots.

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PROPERTY | NEW TO THE MARKET

Prime Purchase VENDOR ADVICE

BECKY WARD

Sales Manager at Bushells, Hammersmith 0020 8563 0123; bushells.com

What common mistakes do sellers make?

Rusthall Avenue, W4, £2,300,000 Freehold

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rare opportunity to acquire this un-modernised double fronted house on one of Chiswick’s premier streets. The house boasts four reception rooms, a kitchen and dining room and a conservatory off the rear reception room leading onto the West facing

garden. There are four double bedrooms, a family bathroom and ensuite shower room on the first floor and a further three double bedrooms on the second floor.

Hamptons International, Chiswick, 020 8987 8444; hamptons.co.uk

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hey wait to find a suitable property before advertising their current property: this is often a recipe for disappointment and with the market moving quickly in London, it is vital to begin marketing before searching for a new home. This can both alleviate the stress of the seller potentially losing out on their dream home and give them more confidence to make offers themselves, knowing they are in a strong position to buy.

Sellers may instruct an inexperienced solicitor, or one based purely on cost. Selling or buying a home is often one of the largest transactions people will ever make and entrusting a quality solicitor is key; opting for the cheapest firm or a firm outside of London with little knowledge of the London property market can ultimately delay or even cause purchases to fall through. I firmly believe that solicitors are very similar to estate agents, in that ‘you get what you pay for’.

Barnfield Road W5, £899,950 Freehold

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itshanger Village is a popular part of Ealing due to the wide selection of local shops, restaurants and amenities. A super family house adjacent to Pitshanger Park that provides four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a pleasant west facing

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garden. There is a large open plan double reception area plus a kitchen extension that offers plenty of lateral living space.

Hamptons International, Ealing, 020 8936 3020; hamptons.co.uk

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PAXTON ROAD, W4

ÂŁ899,950

A charming three bedroom Victorian cottage ideally located in this quiet tree line street behind Chiswick House Grounds. Three bedrooms, White bathroom suite, Shower room, 23' Open plan reception room, Dining room, Fitted kitchen, Conservatory, Cloakroom, Private landscaped garden, Host of original features. Situated within close proximity of Chiswick House Grounds, The River Thames and Vehicular access via the M4/A4 into central London and to the west. No chain. EPC-F.

KINGSWOOD ROAD, W4

ÂŁ595,000

A beautiful ground floor conversion flat with a private courtyard entrance and a pretty west facing garden. This unusual and highly desirable flat is situated in the Chiswick Park area of W4. Two large double bedrooms, Open plan kitchen/living room, Large bathroom, Two Courtyard gardens, Long Lease, Close proximity to Chiswick Park Tube Station and the South Acton Over ground, Within walking distance to all local amenities on Chiswick High Road, EPC-C.

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ELLIOTT ROAD, W4

ÂŁ1,250,000

A unique opportunity to purchase this period property ideally located off Chiswick High Road with the added benefit of a private 35' south/west facing garden. Two double bedrooms, Large loft, Bathroom, Utility, 26' Through reception room, 17' Fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, Cloakroom, Private 34' south/west facing garden.

Situated moments from Turnham Green Station and the extensive shopping and restaurant facilities on Chiswick High Road. No chain. EPC-F.

CHESTERFIELD ROAD, W4

ÂŁ1,950,000

An immaculately presented five bedroom semi detached house with secluded 90' South facing garden and off street parking for two cars. Luxury master suite, Four further double bedrooms, Two further bathrooms, Large entrance hall, 23' Reception room with bi-fold doors onto south facing garden, Second reception room, Stud, Fully integrated bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, Utility room, Cloakroom, Off street parking for two cars, Secluded south facing 90' landscaped garden. Ideally situated in this prestigious residential street offering close proximity to numerous transport facilities. EPC-D.

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GLEBE STREET, W4

GUIDE PRICE ÂŁ1,650,000

'77 Glebe Street' is located in the heart of Chiswick's Glebe Estate, one of the most sought after locations in London. A grid of Victorian terraced houses just off the High Road with its indulgent string of bistros and bars, and Devonshire Road with its boutiques and the Michelin-starred La Trompette there can be few better places to live.

With a den for the man of the house and a chic hotel-style master suite for her, this sophisticated and spacious home delivers the ultimate in luxury and location. The upper floors comprise the master suite, three further good-sized double bedrooms and luxury family bathroom. Downstairs there is an elegant drawing room, a laundry room, cloakroom and enormous live-in kitchen. Neff appliances, stone worktops, hush-close drawers and ample storage make this a real foodie's haven, while minimalist fans will enjoy thoughtful touches such as the hidden coffee-making cupboard and oak-lined wine rack. Outside a herringbone tiled garden leads to the 'man cave', a gentleman's club style office space with hidden cinema projector. In the front garden there is a bike and bin store with sedum roof. In short, this is a Victorian terrace in a league of its own. EPC-C.

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Shakespeare Road, W3

ÂŁ999,950

A stunnin and well presented four bedroom period property, situated on one of oet s corners premier residential roads. Ideal for a rowin family or buy to let investment, this family home boasts an impressive throu h loun e with feature fireplace, hi h ceilin s and ori inal wood floors, a modern itchen leadin on a private rear arden.

Abdale Road, W12

ÂŁ950,000

A beautiful four bedroom terraced house, situated on a quiet street in the heart of Shepherds Bush. Ideal for a first time purchase or buy to let investor, this property boasts two spacious reception rooms and four well proportioned double bedrooms. The period house is in need of modernisation with potential for extension.

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103 Churchfield Road Acton London W3 6AH

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Poets Court, W3

ÂŁ850,000

A beautifully presented three bedroom end of terrace family home, situated in a secure gated de elopment in the heart of Acton's popular oets corner.

Ideal for a buy to let in estor or growing family, this property is fully modernised throughout and finished to a high standard and comes with the benefit of open plan li ing space on the ground floor with an impressi e reception and dining room leading on to the garden.

Goldsmith Avenue, W3

ÂŁ1,400,000

A stunning and beautifully presented six bedroom semi detached period property, situated on one of Acton's premier residential roads. Ideal for a growing family, this property offers a wealth of accommodation space and benefits from a large through reception room with high ceilings and period features, a kitchen diner, additional reception room, six generous double bedrooms, three family bathrooms and a West facing garden.

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Fulham Reach, W6

ÂŁ1,625,000 Leasehold

Offered for sale with no chain involved is this stunning two double bedroom apartment set within the prestigious Fulham Reach Development. Being 1110 sq ft and set on the second floor, this exceptional property enjoys full river views from the open plan reception room. Residents of this luxurious development enjoy the exclusive use of a range of state of the art facilities including gymnasium, 24 hour concierge, swimming pool, wine cellar and virtual golf simulator. The property must be viewed to appreciate the desirable location and standard of accommodation on offer. EPC = C Hammersmith | 020 8563 0123 | hammersmith@bushells.com

Askew Road, W12

ÂŁ380,000 Leasehold

Located on the vibrant and fashionable Askew Road is this larger than average one bedroom apartment. Having its own entrance, the flat is well presented through-out and would be ideal as a buy to let investment or first home. The accommodation comprises; entrance hallway, spacious and bright reception room with a beautiful bay window, large bedroom, fitted kitchen and family bathroom. Having no chain involved, the property must be viewed to appreciated the generous living space on offer.

Hammersmith | 020 8563 0123 | hammersmith@bushells.com

Acton | Balham | Bloomsbury | Battersea | Camden | Clapham | Dulwich | Fulham | Hammersmith | Highbury | Islington | West Hampstead

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Gloucester Road, W3

ÂŁ865,000 Freehold

This stunning house boasts a double reception room with wooden floor, fireplace and large bay window with shutters, leading onto a stylish extended kitchen breakfast room with skylights allowing the entertaining areas to be flooded with light, access on to a landscaped private garden and downstairs cloakroom. Onto the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom, with separate shower cubicle and roll top bath. On the second floor there is a large bedroom with ensuite shower room and plenty of eaves storage. EPC = D Acton | 020 8993 6767 | acton@bushells.com

Brouncker Road, W3

ÂŁ525,000 Share of Freehold

This three bedroom maisonette is set in a wonderful period house located on the first floor. This exciting property offers two big bedrooms, reception room with fireplace, a third bedroom currently used as a dining room, family bathroom and kitchen with stairs leading onto a private garden. Further benefits include high ceilings throughout and a loft to extend into subject to planning permissions. Easy reach of amenities of Chiswick and Acton shops, bars and restaurants of the High Street with the South Acton overground moments away and Acton Town Tube close by. EPC=C Acton | 020 8993 6767 | acton@bushells.com

Acton | Balham | Bloomsbury | Battersea | Camden | Clapham | Dulwich | Fulham | Hammersmith | Highbury | Islington | West Hampstead

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Property News Rowan Road, Brook Green, W6

HOUSE HUNTING

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BEN WILLIAMS

Sales Manager at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, Brook Green, 020 3542 2020; kfh.co.uk

Brook Green lettings at a glance BEN CHARSLEY Head of lettings at Savills, Brook Green 020 3618 3777; savills.co.uk

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Most satisfying transaction I’ve had: We recently completed on a flat which we took on initially as the sales market began to change in Q3 of last year. Despite the difficult market conditions, we agreed the sale to a cash buyer at £125,000 over asking price!

Most interesting property I’ve been involved with: We recently marketed a property of over 3,000 sq ft located in Woodstock Studios, a converted BBC studio offering a stylish mix of residential and commercial units.

The property I'd most like on our books is:

We never have enough family homes which fall into the important school catchment areas, so I’d love a few more.

Most unusual interior: I valued a flat a number of years ago owned by an Italian gentleman who worked with glass and mirrors. Over a 20-year period every wall and ceiling in the property had mirrors cut to size and installed. It was very surreal!

Finest property showcase: Rowan Road, Brook Green, W6: £2,950,000 Freehold. A truly stunning five bedroom family home set over four floors.

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aving worked in Brook Green for three years previously, my return to the area with Savills was an exciting move back for me from our Northcote Road office in Battersea. We have had a busy start to the year, with many tenants getting ahead of the market and looking earlier than usual.

Like Battersea, Brook Green tends to attract young professionals and families. My advice to tenants this year is to act quickly as the popular properties do not hang around.

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ERIKA TUTKO

Manager at Featherstone Leigh, West Kensington 020 7381 0319; featherstoneleigh.co.uk

Glebe Street, W4

£1,650,000 Freehold

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ith a den for the man of the house and a chic hotel-style master suite for her, this sophisticated home delivers the ultimate in luxury and location. With a passion for beautiful architecture and modern lifestyle-friendly design, the team at JLB Developments meticulously reinstated

the floors and walls to achieve maximum ceiling height and room dimensions. The extraordinary layout boasts four goodsized double bedrooms, one of which is a magnificent master suite with a huge spastyle en suite. Downstairs there is an elegant drawing room with full-height double doors, a laundry room, cloakroom and enormous live-in kitchen.

Whitman & Co, 020 8747 8800; whitmanandco.com

British Grove, W4

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What is your company ethos? All the agents here receive great training, and our local knowledge is second to none – we hope to give the best service possible by giving our customers practical, honest and friendly advice.

What are your favourite properties right now? A show stopping contemporary apartment in the heart of Hammersmith, Sovereign Court, which is currently under construction, would make a fantastic investment opportunity. Oh, and any period conversion!

£1,050,000

ocated just behind the sought after St Peter’s Square, this exceptional two bedroom artist studio offers an abundance of space and light throughout. The living area consists of a large reception room, two double bedrooms, modern kitchen and private patio garden. From Stamford Brook Station turn right onto Goldhawk Road and follow the road down. Cross the traffic lights at King Street and you will enter into

Why this area? This part of London has so much potential – beautiful architecture, great transport links, not to mention the regeneration which is currently underway.

I love the diversity West Kensington offers, and it’s great for professionals who want easy access into the City or Heathrow airport.

British Grove. Destination is approximately 200 yards on your left.

Knight Frank, Chiswick 020 3757 6230; knightfrank.co.uk

Market predictions 2015? In West Kensington, we anticipate house price growth to be fairly modest, with desirable properties continuing to achieve good prices, and growing house demand to drive the confidence in the market.

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If you’re thinking of selling your home in 2015, make sure to choose an agent that advertises with us. One of the most important questions to ask any agent before appointing them is where they will market your property. With over a million visitors a day to our websites, generating an enquiry every second for sellers across the UK, most agents understand that getting maximum exposure for your property results in the best price being achieved.

Spotlight on W14 Average asking price - £1,677,617 / Average asking rent - £3,276 pcm / Average property value - £1,112,704

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Utility room Front and rear courtyards Stripped floorboards and large sash windows Cul de sac close to river and tube Allows flexible configuration. EPC - E

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Elegant family homes in Twickenham

Set within gated mews by award-winning developer, St James Perfectly located opposite Twickenham station, just 25 minutes from London Waterloo and situated within the sought after Brewery Wharf development, Brewery Gate offers a collection of elegant, spacious 4 and 5 bedroom family homes. Set within exclusive gated mews and close to a number of outstanding schools, these homes provide an ideal environment for busy families, boasting open plan designer kitchens with expansive folding doors leading to secluded gardens, luxurious bathrooms, flexible living spaces and two private off-street parking spaces.

4 Bedroom houses from ÂŁ1,250,000 2 Bedroom apartments from ÂŁ550,000 Book your appointment now on 020 3733 3897 or visit our website at www.brewery-wharf.co.uk Sales and Marketing Suite at Brewery Wharf, Brewery Lane, off London Road, Twickenham, TW1 1AA Open daily from 10am to 5pm (with late night opening until 7pm every Wednesday)

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London's MOST POPULAR

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The floating trend: Back of the Moon, Taggs Island, TW12

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loating homes are evidently popular among Londoners. Some 18,271 people have so far had a peek at this water borne property since it was listed in July last year – and it’s also this month’s most popular property on Zoopla.co.uk. Back of the Moon, which is for sale at £1.8m, is a recently completed 3,000 sq ft contemporary houseboat on Taggs Island, a slip of land on the Thames upstream from Hampton Court and reached via a humpback bridge. Like most of the 60 houseboats on the island, Back

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of the Moon is moored to piles driven into the bank but unlike most, it comes with a large 125ft mooring and a landscaped half-acre garden behind it, making it one of the largest plots on Taggs Island. Back of the Moon has been completed externally but it now needs finishing inside and could be an “artist’s home, workshop and gallery or a five bedroom home”, says agent Mary Hodgson of Waterside Residential. She says the property includes street parking for five cars, two driveways, a garage/workshop, summerhouse, outbuildings and its own slipway. But the person who buys Back of the Moon will be getting more than just a floating home. Taggs Island has plenty more to offer including an interesting history, a very famous boat owner and a strong community feel. The island takes

its name from Thomas Tagg who ran a boatyard on it during the 1870s and subsequently opened a hotel too. Then in 1902 Fred Karno, the theatrical impresario credited with nurturing the talents of Charlie Chaplin, bought the hotel along with the rest of the island.

But Taggs Island slowly slipped back into obscurity until the early 1970s when it was used by film director Stanley Kubrick to shoot scenes for his 1971 film A Clockwork Orange. But development of the island only began in earnest when, in 1983, it was bought by a group of houseboat owners and proper sewage, water services and moorings were introduced.

The decent services and idyllic position make the island popular with artists and musicians wanting to ‘get away from it all’ but be near London and that includes David Gilmour, guitarist and song writer with the band Pink Floyd. He owns the Edwardian houseboat built by Fred Karno and it is now Gilmour’s home studio. It is here that Pink Floyd’s most recent two albums The Division Bell and Endless River were recorded. But with such an extraordinary island come unusual aspects of life. The first is that mortgages for its houseboats are tricky to secure so most buyers make cash offers and, while the homes are freehold, the mooring and land are leasehold. Also, there are annual fees to be paid both to the Environment Agency for the mooring and to the island’s freeholders for its upkeep – but one of the island’s chores is also a pleasure. Some residents do their shopping by boat and chug up to Kingston to pop into Waitrose.

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FINAL PHASE NOW LAUNCHED Prices from: ÂŁ599,950

020 8003 6097 www.kew-bridge.co.uk Price correct at time of going to press. Computer enhanced image depicts Kew Bridge and is indicative only.

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BRIDGMAN ROAD, W4 A beautifully styled family house located in the popular Chiswick Park and the Southfield School catchment area, convenient for Chiswick Park Underground and Overground Stations and the excellent array of shops, bars and restaurants on Chiswick High Road. Approx. 1,715 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 4 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, 2 shower rooms, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £1,399,950 SOLD

Bishops Close, W4

SOLD

Guide £1,100,000 Boston Gardens, W4

SOLD

Guide £1,199,950 Sutton Lane North, W4

CHISWICK 020 3151 6225 chiswick@johndwood.co.uk

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Guide £2,350,000 Short Road, W4

Guide £899,950

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AIREDALE AVENUE, W4 An attractive and well presented Edwardian family house having recently been the subject of considerable extension and improvement, convenient for Stamford Brook and Turnham Green Underground stations and the shops, bars and restaurants on Chiswick High Road. Approx. 2,683 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), shower room, double reception, kitchen/dining/family room, cloakroom, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £2,650,000 SOLD

Rusthall Mansions, W4

SOLD

Guide £799,950 Fielding Road, W4

SOLD

Guide £1,750,000 The Cloisters, W4

CHISWICK 020 3151 6225 chiswick@johndwood.co.uk

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Guide £3,500,000 Grosvenor Road, W4

Guide £2,250,000

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featherstoneleigh.co.uk

Oxford Road South, Chiswick

ÂŁ1,795,000

A stunning and rare double fronted, four bedroom detached family home with exceptional living accommodation throughout, off – street parking and a garage. EPC = E.

t: 020 8994 6567

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Southfield Road, Chiswick

£1,800,000

An exquisite, recently refurbished four bedroom, four bathroom semi - detached family home located in the proximity of Bedford Park. EPC = E.

t: 020 8994 6567

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AN EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF LUXURIOUS TOWNHOUSES AND APARTMENTS LAUNCHING SOON Set behind a gated entrance, London Square Teddington is a stunning new collection of 4 bedroom townhouses and apartments, arranged around a landscaped square.

Choose from a range of highly specified contemporary homes, which feature designer kitchens with Siemens appliances, luxury flooring and underfloor heating. All the townhouses have private gardens, while a selection of the apartments benefit from private balconies. The development also has the rare commodity of underground parking.

This prestigious new address, set back from Waldegrave Road, is within walking distance of Teddington High Street, Teddington station, and beautiful Bushy Park. The buzzing town centres of Richmond and Kingston are quickly reached by car or train.

TELEPHONE 0333 666 2434 NOW TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

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PROPERTY | STYLE BIBLE

EDWARDIAN Elegance

Wo r d s N I G E L L E W I S An Edwardian apartment block in Marylebone within which a penthouse apartment is currently for sale at £2.85 million with agent Kay & Co., 020 7486 6338

The inimitable Edwardians

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he Edwardian period was a brief but many-layered flash of late Victorian design brilliance. It ran for 30 years (compared to Georgian’s three-century stretch) beginning 12 years before Queen Victoria died, getting its name from the nine-year reign of Edward IV and then ending in 1914 when the First World War changed everything.

“It’s not a period that makes a huge amount of sense in architectural terms because there wasn’t a big break either at the beginning of Edward’s reign in 1901 or in 1910 when he died,” says Christopher

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During the Edwardian period, changes were afoot for London’s home owners.

Servants had become more expensive and less common, commuting became more popular as the city grew, the Gothic style was falling out of fashion and the Queen Anne style was becoming more popular.

All these features make Edwardian homes increasingly popular today as London’s high house prices persuade many people to look further afield for homes that are wider, broader and have larger gardens than their Victorian counterparts.

But there’s another reason why Edwardian homes appeal. They hark back to a simpler, pre-industrial era and mix modernity with the rustic, the most common expression of which is gables with

mock Tudor black-on-white framing.

Other period markers include Dutch and Flemish influences, prominent chimneys, intricate detailing, white painted windows and the breakdown of the terrace and the growth of more “articulated buildings opposed to the more pared down terraces of the 1850s and 1860s”, says Costelloe.

In central London the most obvious Edwardian homes are purpose-built apartment blocks, a type of property that Martin Bikhit of estate agent Kay & Co often sells. “Edwardian properties are defined by their high ceilings and well-proportioned rooms and the typical purpose built flats that we see are grand in appearance and are loved by families who are drawn to their proportions and internal space”. One property that would appeal to any buyer, and that was last sold twelve years ago for £1.2 million, is The Tower House on South Parade in Bedford Park. It was designed by leading Edwardian architect and Arts and Crafts designer Charles Voysey and is an unusual, white rendered property in an area of largely brick Victorian houses that “somehow it fits in very well”, says Costelloe. From this high point of architectural innovation to the thousands of standard Edwardian homes that pepper London and reflect these more radical homes, the style remains remarkably popular and widespread given its short existence. victoriansociety.org.uk

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