NORTH BY NORTHWEST JUNE 2016

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JUNE 2016 / £3.95

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON

FROM CATWALKS TO COUCHES

HOT LIST

FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE

WHAT A SHOW

THE MAN BEHIND GIFFORDS CIRCUS

THROW BACK EMBRACE RETRO SUMMER STYLE

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WHAT’S ON

Diary dates for June

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As the show comes to Chiswick, director Cal McCrystal lifts the lid on Giffords Circus

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FASHION CONFIDENTIAL

This month’s hottest trends and products

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17 H E A LT H & B E AU T Y

30 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL Best beauty buys of the month

33 BEHIND BLUE EYES

From azure to indigo, our pick of the trend

Food & Drink

38 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL Tasty happenings from the local area

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RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Tonic & Remedy and The Gibson

Floral fancies for summer

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48 ROYAL TREATMENT

Discover perfect luxury at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain this June

53 UK GETAWAY

Helen Baron samples the hospitality At The Chapel in Somerset

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GREENHOUSE EFFECT

Bring the outside in with these chic greenhouseinspired pieces

63 MATTHEW WILLIAMSON First fashion, now interiors

PROPERTY

72 PROPERTY NEWS News and views on the area

Covers:

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Bring the outside in with these chic greenhouseinspired pieces

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80 FAMOUS PLACES

Nigel Lewis discovers the latest celebrity pads to come onto the market

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EDITOR’S letter

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une is my favourite month of the year. I may be a little biased (my birthday falls on the 11th) but there is always real sense of excitement in London as summer begins. Parks become more than thoroughfares, pub gardens are no longer just for smokers and rosé sales skyrocket. To capture a little of this joie de vivre, our fashion shoot this month celebrates flowers with some of the season’s prettiest embellished designs. Turn to page 24 for the Vilshenko number that has stolen my heart (and my self-restraint).

I’ve noticed that Londoners, despite how conscientious they may be abroad, always seem to forgo any form of suncare in the city. To remind us all how important it is to lather on the SPF, we have rounded up the best suncreams on page 30.

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In this issue we are also celebrating another favourite summer staple: the picnic. From Fortnums to Paul’s Bakery, page 38 is all about hampers full of goodies – well, you’ve got to have something to soak up all that Pimms and Aperol.

Our usual excellent fashion, kids’ and interiors pages are interspersed with trips to Bahrain, a fabulous Father’s Day gift guide and our interview with designer Matthew Williamson who discusses his first ever interiors collaboration.

I hope you enjoy the issue (and my favourite month). Ciao! ◆

Catherine Hales Editor

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THE SLEEP SHOW

PHOTO: MILES ALDRIDGE

4 Ju n e T he Ro u ndho u s e ward-winning writer and performer Rob A Auton has dedicated whole shows to exploring the colour yellow, the sky, faces and water. Now he turns his attention to sleep in a piece sitting on the sheep-frequented fence between comedy, theatre and talk. Uplifting, unusual and urbane, it is described as suitable for anyone who has slept or seen someone sleeping. ◆ Chalk Farm Road, NW1; roundhouse.org.uk

THE SLIDE

T h ro u gh o u t Ju n e Arc el o r M i tta l O rb i t ecords are being broken at The Queen R Elizabeth Olympic Park once more; Carsten Höller has embellished Anish Kapoor’s iconic steel structure with the world’s highest tunnel slide, and at 178m it’s the longest too. Circle the public artwork 12 times before plunging down the 50m straight run back to the ground. Guaranteed adrenaline high. ◆ 3 Thornton Street, E20;

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FORK TO FORK

From 7 June Almeida Thea tre

Ralph Fiennes has made some notable villainous appearances on the big screen. Now he takes to the stage as Shakespeare’s most celebrated and most richly wrought bad guy, Richard III. Meanwhile, Vanessa Redgrave plays out Queen Margaret’s desperate attempts to warn the court of Richard’s machinations. Complex, compelling and cruel: a glorious summer at the Almeida.

Almeida Street, N1; almeida.co.uk

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1 1 Ju n e A RK Fra nk l i n P r i m a r y truly stellar line-up of London A restaurants – including Ottolenghi, The Ledbury and Moro – will serve small plates at the second ever Food to Fork festival.

Brainchild of Masterchef winner and Wahaca founder Thomasina Miers and Caravan founder Laura Harper-Hinton, the festival is raising money to transform the playground into an open air classroom.

The plans include a conservation area with pond and wildflowers as well as a sensory area. ◆ Harvist Road, NW6; franklinforktofork.com

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ARTS & CULTURE / TALKING TOPICS

THE HOUSE FAIR

2 2 - 2 5 Ju n e O ly m p i a L o ndo n ondon’s leading interiors fair L sees 450 brands exhibiting furnishings, gadgets, decor, home accessories and anything else you might need to elevate your home and life within it. Let House & Garden’s room sets inspire your own spaces, seek out gems from independent boutiques or world-renowned designers, and get expert advice on achieving your vision.

If that weren’t enough, tickets also cover the concurrent Spirit of Summer Fair. ◆ Hammersmith Road, W14;

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LOOKING AT PICTURES

From 8 June White chapel G a ll e r y ary Heilmann’s dazzling M abstractions draw on a vibrant palette of backstories. They take colour, line and shape on unexpected journeys and her art explores the tension between the rigours of geometry and the uncertainties of the human and the organic. Using painting, photography, ceramics and music, Looking at Pictures invites the viewer to become immersed in Heilmann’s synaesthetic narratives. ◆ 77-82 Whitechapel High St, E1;

whitechapelgallery.org

The go-to event for those seeking contemporary outdoor style is full of ideas for every kind of outside space, from high-rise balconies to rolling estates. Expert demonstrations will accompany over 100 exhibitors showing art, tools, furniture and rare plants.

GROW Gourmet will keep foodies happy, while GROW Living will inspire lovers of craft and design.

East Heath Road, NW3; growlondon.com

SHOW OF THE MONTH

LA DANCE PROJECT 24 & 2 5 Ju n e S adle r’ s We l l s

enjamin Millepied, former principal dancer at New York City Ballet, Director of Dance at The Paris Opera Ballet, choreographer and star of Black Swan, founded this artistic collective in 2012. Their much-anticipated return to London features a trio of pieces,

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including a world premiere – the final installment of Millepied’s Gems Trilogy – and the UK debut of his Hearts and Arrows, set to the music of Philip Glass. An evening of captivating dance.  Rosebery Avenue, EC1R; sadlerswells.com

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TOP MA N

North Londoner Cal McCrystal, theatre’s funniest director, is prouder of his work with Giffords Circus than of anything else. As the show comes to town, Absolutely meets him Wo r d s P E N D L E H A R T E

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nyone who dreams of running away with the circus is probably dreaming of Giffords.

The romance of the tradition is alive and well at in the big top at this quirky, family-run outfit, whose nomadic troupe in its hand-painted wagons present a show that takes the traditional 19th century aesthetic and reinvents it for the 21st century. Touring the country’s village greens from May until September, its only London stop is at Chiswick House, where a three-week residence is set to sell out fast.

‘Come on down to the whip-crackin’, high-tumblin’, bottle-jugglin’, horsewranglin’, wagon-trundlin’, tent-raisin’, stake-drivin’, boot-stompin’, spur-janglin’, rain dancin’, gold-rushin’, bounty-huntin’, bugle-tootin’, banjo-pluckin’, Hell-raisin’, Thanks-givin’, Giffords Circus show!’ goes the promise.

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It’s a whip-crackin’,

SPUR-JANGLIN’, rain-dancin’, BANJOPLUCKIN’ show ‘It’s hard to define how, but Giffords is very different from other circuses,’ says Cal McCrystal, director of this year's production, The Painted Wagon. Alexander Palace-based McCrystal may be most famous as the man behind acclaimed comedy in One Man Two Guvnors – the show that became the fastest-selling play in the history of theatre, in what became for him a career-defining moment – but he says that Giffords is the job that he feels most at home with, and the one that he gets the most praise for. ‘Even when

I’m at the RSC, in the beautiful Swan Theatre, people talk to me about Giffords.

And when I was asked to talk about an Ayckbourn play with Libby Puves on the radio recently, the discussion quickly led to Giffords. It’s what everyone wants to talk about.’

The show has a very strong comedy thread to it, says McCrystal, which is central to its appeal. ‘The artwork and aesthetic is very traditional but we’re not making a replica of a traditional show; it’s a new version altogether. It’s very meta too, with lots of irony and humour.

It feels warm and small with an air of experimental theatre.’ The theme for 2016 is Western (previous themes have included Greek mythology, Janis Joplin’s 1960s and War and Peace), which is particularly exciting for McCrystal. ‘It’s a world that everyone has familiarity with and we can twist it in our special way.’ In addition to the acclaimed and fundamental horses, performers will

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ARTS & CULTURE / INTERVIEW Nell Gifford photograph Andrew Rees

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WHEN you ask whether IT’S EASIER TO BE creative with too much MONEY OR NOT ENOUGH, you soon realise THAT IT’S EASIER to be creative WITH LESS

include the Ethiopian troupe from last year’s show, back with a new Chinese Pole act (‘one of the hardest circus disciplines,’ says McCrystal) and promised stars of the old west include Miss Nancy TrotterLandry, El Gifford and Tweedy the Clown.

Despite working mostly in theatre, McCrystal says he feels ‘priviliged’ to work in circus, which he loves for its ‘palette’ and because he has a selfconfessed short attention span. ‘You never need to watch something go on and on in the circus,’ he says. For many years, he was involved with the Cirque de Soleil, which in budget terms is at the very other end of the circus scale from Giffords.

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‘The last show I worked on for Cirque had a budget of £66 million – but when you ask whether it’s easier to be creative with too much money or not enough, you soon realize that it’s easier to be creative with less.’ Cirque de Soleil’s epic global productions ‘are so concerned with the packaging that something is lost,’ says McCrystal. ‘I’d love to see them do something more human.’

McCrystal’s comedy style is particularly human, very physical and ‘slightly deconstructed’. He loves ‘having fun with the convention of performance – I want the audience to know that they’re looking at actors playing characters, so that they’re aware of the real person, not just the flashy juggler with his act.’

So he designs all the comedy around the actual people, never in advance. And movement’s important too – he likes a lot of activity. ‘I never have people sitting on the sofa drinking tea.’ Set up by Oxford graduate Nell Gifford and her husband

Toti more than 10 years ago and based in the Cotswolds, Gifford’s has become the circuit’s most stylish and intelligent circus and its annual residence in London attracts what McCrystal calls ‘the Glyndebourne crowd’. ‘Here, people bring picnics,’ he says. ‘Last year, one family brought a table and dining chairs. It was the campest thing I’ve ever seen.’ 

Cal McCrystal

 Giffords Circus is at Chiswick House from 30 June to 18 July; box office 0845 459 7469 giffordscircus.com

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SUNDAY WILL BE

helmed by exciting,

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Park Life

Summer is here and with it our favourite London festival, Field Day in Victoria Park Wo r d a c at h e r i n e h a l e s

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ince its inception in 2007, Field Day has gone on to become a summer staple for Londoners across the board. The pilgrimage is made for many reasons.

The festival’s setting in the lovely Vicky Park has quite a lot to do with it but it is the lineup that really draws the crowds. Where else can you see Patti Smith, Caribou and FKA Twigs in the same place? This year promises to be more of the same with James Blake headlining Saturday’s festivities and Sunday being helmed by exciting, innovative artist PJ Harvey.

The multi award-winning English

musician can always be counted on to entertain and inspire – a perfect example being her sell out project at Somerset House early last year during which she recorded her entire ninth album inside an architectural installation. The structure, a recording studio in the form of an enclosed box, had one-way glazing, displaying PJ Harvey, her band, producers and engineers as a mutating, multidimensional sound sculpture allowing visitors to become voyeurs.

The headliners will be joined by the vibey stylings of Air, UK hip-hop institution Roots Manuva, delightful oddity Adam Green (likely accompanied

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by his coeterie of eccentric performance artist friends) and indie darlings, the Mystery Jets plus many, many more.

In addition to the stellar line-up, visitors will be able to eat and drink to their heart’s content with food vans from Street Feast and Venn Street Market peppering the park alongside London Brewer’s Market and Tim Peaks coffee.

But where to enjoy your delicious meal?

One of the things that makes Field Day so special is the hay bale and bunting strewn Village Mentality, where revellers can enjoy fete-like activities and games all weekend. To celebrate Field Day’s 10th year the 2016 Games will explore the theme of ageing. How, you ask? A Nappywearing Relay Race and some mid life crisis Pogoing are both on the docket as well as Buggy Wars and a Stag and Hen themed Tug of War. All this will act as a warm-up for the ultimate attraction: the eating contest, which this year will encompass ten years of competitive eating at the festival and is sure to be as messy as it is entertaining.

All this combines to make Field Day an essential part of our June calendar.  Field Day 11 - 12 June Victoria Park, E3 fielddayfestivals.com

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> FASHION CONFIDENTIAL

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

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

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ew luxury London fashion house Bonessi Ballerinas has been shortlisted for Best New Business at this year’s Drapers Footwear Awards. Bonessi is the epitome of luxury, dedicated to designing unique footwear unrivalled in style, comfort and quality and is honored to be recognised at this prestigious award.

Bonessi Ballerinas was founded by Alix Bonessi and launched last year; the ballerinas reflect the individuality of the designer, each design named after the team of people who were behind their creation. These shoes go beyond appearances, offering the signature cushioned Bonessi inner sole in each pair.

After years of researching and analysing the anatomy of the foot, Alix and his team created the perfect inner sole that curves around the heel and arches of the feet, making them the ideal office-to-party staple.

The Drapers Footwear Awards is the footwear industry must-attend event for the footwear industry, shining a light on the key movers in the field. Bonessi has been shortlisted in the Best New Business category, sponsored by Gabor. Winners will be announced on 30 June at a glamorous ceremony at the Hilton in Park Lane. u ● Bonessi Ballerinas bonessiballerinas.com

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Clutching Success Nathalie Trad

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

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FASHION / NOTES

8 of the best

DESIGNER TO KNOW

WHITE HOT

Johanna Oritz

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

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

Clean + minimal is key this summer

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

Antigona bag, £780; mytheresa.com

SHAKE YOUR POM POMS Aquazurra

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

Pon Pon 105 raffia sandals £530; brownsfashion.com

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INSIDE OUT Slip dresses

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

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

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

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Petal POWER Flourish throughout this summer’s social calendar with the prettiest florals P h o t o g ra p h e r Ja m e s Lu c a s Fa s h i o n Ed i t o r C h a r lot t e A ds e t t

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Embellished tulle gown, ÂŁ275 Needle & Thread at net-a-porter.com 18t gold and diamond cross earrings, ÂŁ1,117 Stone Paris Gold studs and ring earrings from a selection at Dinny Hall Rings from a selection at Alexia Jordan and Annina Vogel Silk flowers by Philippa Craddock

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Silk ‘Tatiana’ maxi dress, £1,450 Vilshenko at net-a-porter.com 18t gold and diamond cross earrings, £1,117 & £797 both Stone Paris Gold studs and ring earrings from a selection at Dinny Hall Rings from a selection at Alexia Jordan and Annina Vogel Silk flowers by Philippa Craddock

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Silk organza dress, £910 Zimmermann 18t gold and diamond cross earrings, £1,117 & £797 both Stone Paris Gold chain bracelet (on left hand), £1,500 Annina Vogel Gold bangle (on right hand) £2,512 Kamushki Rings from a selection at Alexia Jordan and Annina Vogel Silk floral fabric available at Joel & Son Fabrics

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Chiffon maxi dress, £1,200 Zimmermann 18t gold and diamond cross earrings, £1,117 & £797 both Stone Paris Rings from a selection at Alexia Jordan and Annina Vogel Silk flowers by Philippa Craddock

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Devoré-chiffon ‘Alberta’ dress, £1,395 Preen at net-a-porter.com 18t gold and diamond cross earrings, £1,117 & £797 both Stone Paris 14kt gold & diamond ‘Apple Seed’ ear cuff, £,1,190 Bee Goddess Rings from a selection at Alexia Jordan and Annina Vogel Leather & pearl ‘Giulietta’ shoes, £495 Bionda Castana Silk flowers by Philippa Craddock

Fashion editor and shoot producer Charlotte Adsett Photographer James Lucas Model Emily Steel at Storm Make-up Sarah Mierau at Soho Management using YSL Hair Maria Galati, director at Taylor Taylor London using EGO Professional Tools Fashion assisted by Eva-Maria Saunter and Yvette Murrell Shot on location at The Admiral's House at the Old Royal Naval Collage in Greenwich. For wedding and event hire call 020 7392 3998, itavenues.co.uk Many thanks to Philippa Craddock for providing luxury flowers philippacraddock.com and to Joel & Son Fabrics for the couture silk fabric joelandsonfabrics.co.uk both used throughout the shoot.

Stockists: alexiajordanjewellery.com anninavogel.co.uk beegoddess.com biondacastana.com dinnyhall.com net-a-porter.com stoneparis.com zimmermannwear.com

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FASHION / FATHER’S DAY GIFTS OTIS BATTERBEE

ACQUA DI PARMA

Luxury Gift Set, £180; otisbatterbee.com

Colonia Sandalo, £176; harrods.com

EYEVAN

Square-Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate And Metal Sunglasses, £325; mrporter.com

HAIG CLUB

Single grain Scotch Whisky, £45; selfridges.com

MASTER AND DYNAMIC

BARBOUR

Mh40 over-ear headphones, £319.99; selfridges.com

B.Intl Wax Windcheater Jacket, £219; barbour.com

MEN ROCK

The Blade Shunner, £29.95; notonthehighstreet.com

FOR FATHER

BURBERRY PRORSUM Burrow crosshatchleather briefcase, £1,350; matchesfashion.com

ZV²

Day and Night Serum, £72 & £76; fortnumandmason.com

PATEK PHILIPPE

Ref 5170R, Gentleman’s rose Chronograph strap watch £53,320; patek.com

Our pick of the very best gifts to spoil your dad rotten B y C at h e r i n e h a l e s

A.P.C

Bastien Boots,€365; farfetch.com

LEFF AMSTERDAM

Tube steel speaker, £120; matchesfashion.com

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MAKE UP: MOODY BLUES FOR SUMMER

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SUMMER LOVIN’ Known as an advocate of natural beauty, Bobbi Brown’s new summer collection, Beach Nudes, will provide you with all the golden, bronzed and pink shades you need to achieve the perfect sun-kissed glow. bobbibrowncosmetics.com

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EADMASTERS have launched their innovative Colour Theory Consultation service in salons this year. Ten minutes in the chair with your HEADMASTERS Expert Colourist will visually determine your perfect salon colour.

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The tiniest tonal TWEAK CAN MAKE a huge DIFFERENCE the difference between the underlying tones. Sometimes this revelation can be quite a surprise but often the tiniest tonal tweak can make a huge difference to how a colour works with your skin tone and eyes. Using a specially developed colour wheel, cape and some well-collated mood boards, your perfect colour is now within easy reach.

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Ace of Base Shiseido

This oil-free foundation from Shiseido is the answer to all your summer skin dilemmas. Long-lasting and shine resistant, the smart formula provides a natural matte finish with a silky feel and medium, buildable coverage to hide any blemishes or unevenness from the heat. Search their collection of 16 shades for your perfect match now. £32; shiseido.co.uk

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Stockholm-based fragrance house BYREDO has teamed up with Oliver Peoples, purveyors of handcrafted sunglasses and frames, to create a perfume and pair of specs that capture the idea of ’synaesthesia’. Finally, you can match your sunnies to your scent.

Box set £400; byredo.com, oliverpeoples.com

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SHAKE IT UP Laura Mercier

Shed the subtle hues and tasteful nudes of spring and embrace the shocking pinks and brazen bronzes of summer with Laura Mercier’s new Cocktails A Saint Tropez collection.

The Bronzed Butter Face and Body Veil in Gold Lust in particular is a must-have.

From £25; lauramercier.com

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YOU GOJI, GIRL Lancôme

Énergie de Vie, the new collection from Lancôme, is designed to give your skin a dose of vitality. Combining a light, liquid texture with Goji Berry extract and Lemon Balm oil, the range promises a dewy, well-rested complexion – even if you were up past your bed time.

From £28; lancome.co.uk

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GUT FEELING The Beauty Chef

As we all know, true beauty comes from within. Australian brand The Beauty Chef have taken this idea literally and gone on to produce all kinds of potions and powders to aid digestion and create beneficial bacteria in the gut.

From £29; selfridges.com

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01. CLINIQUE FACE CREAM SPF30, £18; clinique.co.uk • 02. CLARINS SUN WRINKLE CONTROL CREAM FOR FACE HIGH PROTECTION UVB/UVA 30, £20; clarins.co.uk • 03. DERMALOGICA PROTECTION 50 SPORT SPF50, £30.50; liberty.co.uk • 04. SHISEIDO EXPERT SUN AGEING PROTECTION CREAM PLUS SPF50+, £30; harrods.com • 05. LA PRAIRIE CELLULAR SWISS UV PROTECTION VEIL SPF, £125; laprairie.com • 06. LA ROCHE-POSAY ANTHELIOS XL SPF50+ ULTRA LIGHT FLUID, £16.50; escentual.com • 07. LAVERA ORGANIC SUN SPRAY SPF20, £13.94; pravera.co.uk • 08. HAWAIIAN TROPIC SILK HYDRATION AIR SOFT SPF30, £18; hawaiiantropicshop.co.uk

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Whistles x Move Your Frame

“If you’ve been bad, we’ll make you feel good...” is Queens Park fitness studio Frame’s motto.

Helping them with their mission is fashion brand Whistles, whose second activewear collaboration is out now. whistles.com

DAKOTA DITCHEVA Meeting the 17 year-old Muay Thai champ

How did you first get into Muay Thai?

My mum was a champion combat sports woman. I inherited my love of fighting from her. My first Muay Thai fight was when I was four.

What’s your greatest achievement so far?

I’m really proud of winning the Most Outstanding Junior Female award at the 2015 World Championships; it’s an award nobody in the country has ever won before. But I like to think my best fights are still ahead of me.

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What do you do to physically and mentally prepare for a fight?

Train hard. The fitter you get, the more confident you become. Soon you begin visualising how you’re going to win the upcoming match. Right before the fight I just try to relax. It’s best not to overthink things as it saps the energy you need in the ring.

What kind of diet do you follow and what's your go-to post workout meal?

When I am training, I stick to a really balanced lifestyle with lots of protein.

As a fight draws closer, I cut out carbs and increase my fat intake to fuel my workouts. Afterwards I need Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

Who is your biggest fitness inspiration?

I look up to UFC champion Ronda Rousey but my biggest inspiration is my mum. She knows what it takes to be a champion and I trust her. Fitness models on Instagram have changed the industry; now you can be glamorous and sporty. ◆ 15 Worship Street, EC2A; fightcitygym.co.uk

DE-STRESS SCENT Neom Organics

y 2020, the top four diseases will be stress-related. To help, Neom have created a new range of therapeutic fragrances and candles that’ll calm you down with notes of lavender, jasmine and Brazilian rosewood.  neomorganics.com B

Get Pressed The Pressery

Established in London just two years ago, The Pressery created the first all-natural almond milk sold on the shelves. Now, they’ve added to their milk range with cacao, turmeric, strawberry and matcha flavours. Boosting energy, focus and detoxification we just can’t get enough. thepressery.co.uk

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FALL FOR ART Hampstead, London. 16 – 19 June 2016 110 galleries with 1,100 artists Book tickets: affordableartfair.co.uk

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TIS THE SEASON Islington eatery Galley is celebrating the warmer weather with a change of menu.

Expect bouillabase, lobster linguine and pan-roasted Cornish cod. As for us? We’ve got our eye on the burrata with sautéed wild mushrooms, chilli and aged sherry vinegar [pictured].

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

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OUT OF AFRICA The Savannah

If you like your food ethical and sustainable, we may have found your new favourite spot; The Savannah is a fusion restaurant featuring European classis melded with African and Asian cuisine all responsibly sourced and with ecofriendly design in mind.

81-103 Euston Street, NW1; thesavannah.co.uk

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AL FRESCO Taste of L ondon

From 15th - 19th, the world’s greatest restaurant festival will return once more to Regent’s Park. Whether you go to eat, learn or buy, there will be something for everyone with food and drink from the likes of Bruno Loubet, Theo Randall and Robin Gill as well as offerings from London’s best restaurants.

Regent’s Park, NW1; london.tastefestivals.com

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½ Plum • 1 Fig • 1 Pinch Ground Black Pepper 5ml Balsamic Vinegar • 20ml Port • 10ml Maple Syrup • 40ml Courvoisier ◆

METHOD

Add plum, fig, ground black pepper and balsamic vinegar in to a Boston glass and muddle. Add all other ingredients with cubed ice and shake until frosted, taste and adjust.

Single strain into a rocks glass with cubed ice, garnish and serve.

BELLA ITALIA Enoteca da Luca

FIZZ

The latest addition to Old Street’s restaurant scene, Enoteca da Luca promises to bring intimate Italian dining to the East End, following their success in Mayfair and the City. Expect innovative twists on Italian classics and top quality ingredients.

The Bower, 207C Old Street EC1V; enotecadaluca.co.uk

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escribed as the perfect champagne for spring thanks to its fresh taste, seductive aromas and minerality, BillecartSalmon's Extra Brut NV pairs well with seafood and anything citrussy.

This is the family-run champagne house's first bottle to have no sugar added to the dosage and it's a winning composition with great golden colour and lovely soft yet energetic bubbles. ◆ D

BEST OF BOTH Trufflesecco

Prosecco and truffles; on their own, perfectly nice but together? You’ve got yourself a party. Trufflesecco in Camden is the city’s first eatery dedicated to these decadent Italian exports and features a carefully curated, truffle-infused menu and prosecco-centered cocktail list.

11 Camden High Street, NW1; trufflesecco.com

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Champagne Billecart-Salmon Extra Brut, £48; bbr.com

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THE GIBSON Come for gourmet cocktails, stay for behind-bar theatrics Wo r d s e l i z a b e t h h u t t o n

ant to be impressed? Head to The Gibson in Clerkenwell. Here everything, from the menu to the mixology, is done with a serious flourish. Owned by Nightjar's former bar manager, Marian Beke, this place pushes the boundaries of mixology as much - if not more than - its cousin, but with an added extra: theatrics.

Watching the barmen work is a lot like watching a magic show and bloody brilliant.

Spoilt for choice, we struggled to order our first drink so our server recommended the bar's namesake, The Gibson; a Tanqueray gin, Mancino secco and pickled onion martini.

Arriving in an ice-cold metal martini glass, the three ingredient cocktail sounds simple enough but is in fact a seriously strong mix of sweet and sour flavours. A refreshingly crisp starter.

From this, we moved onto the Electric Earl and the Tiger Balm. The former is a gin based, Earl Grey liqueur, grapefruit, lime and grass cordial concoction that comes garnished with a Sichuan button. This tiny little flower electrocutes your tongue and numbs your entire mouth, the finish, however, is surprisingly clean. The Tiger Balm on the other hand is a mix of tequila, chilli, lime, grapefruit and fresh spices. With turmeric, date and tamarin chutney and lemon balm it's another brilliant drink. Promising to take you on an adventure like no other, this is the bar you need to visit. 

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tepping into Tonic & Remedy, I immediately feel right at home. The staff are friendly and familiar and the decor is light and engaging. Located in the M by Montcalm Hotel on City Road, the small, orange neon sign in the window indicates the restaurant and bar within. My friend and I are lead upstairs to the dining area and are placed in the fabulous care of Olivier, the breakfast and lunch manager.

Despite visiting for lunch, we are (far too easily) cajoled into having a few cocktails; I am treated to the Jamming, a concoction of Beefeater Gin, pomegranate and basil jam, mint and black pepper extract. It even comes with its own caramelised spoon which I munch on while perusing the menu.

We decide to try something from every section; the risotto balls are crispy on the outside and pure, gooey indulgence on the inside and the haloumi and honey is sweet and rich. Next up is the crispy pig crunch with Yorkshire rhubarb. This is as good as it

sounds: flaky, tender pork encased in golden breadcrumbs, punctuated by the piquant rhubarb purée.

Despite being tempted by the liver, mash and crispy bacon option, I choose the fillet steak for my main which comes accompanied by thick cut chips and a large Portobelo mushroom. The meat is flavorful, if a touch overcooked for my tastes (I prefer my steak blue) and the chips are fluffy and crunchy in equal measure. We order a side of greens in a lacklustre nod to healthy eating and I am soon wolfing down the perfectly cooked tenderstem broccoli with gusto.

The hearty French red, chosen by Olivier, is going down far too easily and somehow we manage a pudding each. For me, this is the meal’s standout: my deconstructed passion fruit cheesecake is a decadent medley of zesty sorbet, crumbly biscuit and rich cream cheese. A new favorite lunch spot found. TO N I C & R E M E DY 151 - 157 City Road, EC1Y tonicandremedy.co.uk

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THE GIBSON 44 Old Street, EC1; thegibsonbar.london

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

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

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

SCANDI COOL

HIGH LIFE

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

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

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

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DESERT BLOOM Retreat and recuperate amidst the undeniable luxury of The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain resort. Sherif Shaltout disocvers more on page 48...

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

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

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

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

Their only drawback? You may never want to leave.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ree wi-fi, great cocktails, comfortable chairs and a generally relaxed atmosphere reign within the hotel’s Clubroom, which vies with the sundappled terrace as the premier spot for a little countryside r and r. And there’s free parking too, in an enclosed spot a short walk from the main building. 

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The coffee and treats available in the bakery put most of London’s hipster bread-slingers to shame, while the restaurant serves top-notch grub of a creative yet unpretentious bent: think wood-fired pizza and locally sourced specialties prepared with a dash of Mediterranean flair. Oh, and it’s situated within the chapel itself, with huge windows, lush views and contemporary art to ogle. 

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h, Bruton! What a wonderful surprise this little village is to the first-time visitor: cute enough to decorate a tourist’s teapot and surrounded by rolling fields, yet still amply blessed with cosmopolitan delights. Not least the world-class Hauser & Wirth gallery of contemporary art, a brisk tramp across the fields, and trend-leading design boutique Caro (carosomerset.com), five minutes from the hotel. 

THE DAMAGE Rooms start at £125 per night.

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HOT SEATS Primrose Hill local Matthew Williamson’s flamboyant fashion translates to interiors in a new collaboration with Duresta Interview Pendle Harte

PENDLE HARTE: You have worked with interiors before, collaborating with The Rug Company and Osborne and Little, but this is your first foray into furniture.

Where did you look for inspiration?

MATTHEW WILIAMSON: The collection came to life mostly by looking at pieces of my own, bought mostly from antique markets or dealers over the years and which I’ve adapted or updated myself. I also collect pictures and samples of anything that catches my eye, so it was a fun process to build a collection which came from my personal favourite pieces.

fashion and interiors industries that I see a real crossover in my work. I imagine that a woman who buys one of my dresses also wants a fabulous sofa or wallpaper and it’s this 360 degree lifestyle approach that I love most.

PH: How would you describe your own home? What are your favourite things and where do they come from?

MW: I’m lucky with my home as it has good bones. It’s a Victorian townhouse and the rooms are large with high ceilings and great original details so really my job was just to dress it and make it personal to me.

I love the lounge most of all. It’s a large lozenge shape with an old wooden barrel door, original parquet floors and big bay windows overlooking the garden. This room is quite neutral but the furniture and items I’ve collected over the years add colour and character and tell a personal story. It’s changing all the time. I love moving things around

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PH: Your style has always involved colour and print.

How do fashion colours and prints translate into furniture?

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to MAKE SOMETHING poor look RICH regularly to keep it fresh. It’s easier than you sometimes think to make your space evolve, and adding a few small touches here and there can help to update your look. Flowers, candles, cushions, book piles and pictures are easy ways to add areas of interest. A bit like my clothes, I prefer to make something poor look rich. I think that comes from my work ethic and from my parents. I’m not about glitz. My most treasured items are inexpensive, sentimental pieces: a necklace with charms picked up on my travels and a bowl of rocks collected from the beach.

PH: How did the collaboration with Duresta come about?

MW: Duresta is a brilliant brand based in the UK, making all its furniture by hand. I’m drawn to brands which value craftsmanship and quality and they certainly do that. Making my first line of furniture with them has been a passion project which I’ve loved. It’s been a real journey to see these pieces come to life over the past year and I’m thrilled with the results as they really reflect my brand’s DNA. Now, the difficult thing for me is to edit which pieces I want to have in my own home.

PH: What did you learn from it?

MW: I learnt so much. It’s always fascinating to step out of your comfort zone and pick up new skills and work on different projects. I totally underestimated the time, patience and craftsmanship of each and every piece until I visited the Duresta factory in Long Eaton and saw for myself what a labour of love the entire process is.

PH: Who are your favourite designers, both fashion and interiors?

MW: My favourite designers are Ossie Clarke, Zandra Rhodes, Christian Lacroix and Dries Van Noten.

PH: What will your next fashion collection look like?

MW: The next fashion collection will drop on my website in May. It’s a fresh collection of separates for the ‘see now, buy now, wear now’ consumer. We have built a new fashion and lifestyle platform with products available on our site.

PH: Are any other interior projects or collaborations in the pipeline?

MW: I’ve just launched a collection of stationery and am soon to launch sportswear in May, followed by a designer colouring book by the end of the year and I then have my eye on childrenswear and china.  Matthew Williamson for Duresta is available at Harrods

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VILLAGE LIFE Do you dream of village living?

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Old Forge, Thruxton £575,000

GREAT SHELFORD

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

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

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SUTTON COURTENAY

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

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

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

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When I was a negotiator I had a house viewing in Highgate. My client was quite a scruffy looking guy and he was very concerned with the security of the house and the area, so it had me wondering what his background was. It was only when he called two hours later with a full asking price offer did I realise that he was a well-known musician’s manager!

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CAMDEN BEST SCHOOL: Camden is in the catchment area for a number of good schools, but if I had to pick one it would be Camden School for Girls.

WHAT TO DO ON A RAINY DAY: Hopping from store to store within the Stables Market, and a perfect cup of coffee at my all-time favourite “Coffee Jar” on Parkway.

FUN FOR FREE: Camden on its own is 'fun for free'!

BEST RESTAURANT: My best restaurant would have to be the food stalls in the market. Fresh, fast and light on the pocket!

SPORTS AND RECREATION: Spoilt for choice with Regents Park and Primrose Hill being on your doorstep. They both offer plenty of open space to run, cycle or use of outdoor gym/ exercise facilities. But if you’re looking to stay indoors then Fitness First is your next best option. ◆

CHAZ CLAASE Associate Director (Manager) Lettings Chestertons, Camden, 020 7267 3574; chestertons.com

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THE CLOSE BY COFFEE CULTURE FOUND IN PRIMROSE HILL VILLAGE

property also boasts excellent transport links situated equidistant from the Northern and Jubilee lines.

The close by coffee culture found in Primrose Hill Village makes the area one of the most desirable in north west London. ◆

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MARTYN GERRARD Kentish Town • 020 7267 3737

martyngerrard.co.uk

Lauren Rogers-Martin Branch Manager

We work closely with our local flower store who provides our office with fresh flowers every week. My enjoyment of flowers doesn’t stop there, in my spare time you will find me at a number of different flower markets creating new arrangements.

Creativity is intelligence having fun! ◆

Martin Collins

Sales Negotiator As well as being an avid Arsenal fan, I enjoy delving into the depths of obscure music and have an unhealthy obsession with the band Primus.

In my spare time I enjoy watching films, socialising and going for longs walks in the countryside with my dog Jeremy. ◆

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Christian Ramos

Lettings Manager

Lettings Negotiator

I am enthusiastic and passionate about lettings and property management. But I am also learning Spanish, love playing the guitar and have a fond passion for motorbikes and a good book or two. Out of the office, I love spending time with my family and friends. ◆

I have lived in Camden for over 15 years and I am extremely pleased to work where I laid down my roots. This is my second venture into property having spent time at an agency in London Bridge. Born in Colombia and fluent in Spanish. He is also a Salsa dancer. ◆

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pdated daily, Portico’s online Yield Map aims to give motivated buy-to-let investors the data they need to inform their next property purchase. Here at Portico, we’ve recently witnessed growth in areas which will soon benefit from good access to Crossrail stations across the capital. Old Oak Common and New Queens Park will likely experience further growth as a result of a new railway interchange replacing the site of the old and unsightly maintenance depot. The new station, which will accommodate both Crossrail and HS2, will attract a professional demographic demanding reliable access across London, and beyond. Elsewhere, the redevelopment of Tottenham Hale, and the construction of a new stadium and public square will add value to the surrounding area, and we expect positive change in capital values locally as a result. Existing clients whose Tottenham properties have historically achieved low rents are being advised to hold, as opposed to sell, and new entrants are advised to integrate a property in N17 to their portfolios as professional tenants continue to consider alternative locations away from Zones 1 and 2. ◆

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Wood Vale, Muswell Hill, N10

£2,395,000 Freehold

A superb 1920’s bay fronted semi-detached house affording spacious (2950 sq ft) well extended family sized accommodation over three floors. The property is offered in excellent condition benefiting from a delightful sunny and secluded south facing rear garden backing onto woodland. Situated in this premier road being within easy walking distance of Highgate tube station (Northern Line), the recreational amenities of Highgate and Queens Woods as well as the local shops, restaurants and boutiques of Muswell Hill.

Early viewing highly recommended.

Contact our Muswell Hill Office on 020 8444 1771

Methuen Park, Muswell Hill, N10

£1,995,000 Freehold. Sole Agents

Retaining an abundance of original period features throughout is an attractive wider than average square bay five bedroom Edwardian family home offering bright and spacious accommodation arranged principally over three floors with mezzanine levels providing versatile living. This fine house benefits from off street parking, large cellar area with separate entrance and is being offered in very good condition with enormous scope for further potential to add to the existing floor area. Situated in this highly sought after road which is within a few minutes’ walk from Muswell Hill Broadway’s large selection of boutique shops, restaurants and excellent bus services to Highgate tube (Northern Line).

Contact our Muswell Hill Office on 020 8444 1771

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Glasslyn Road, Crouch End, N8

£1,700,000 Freehold. Sole Agents

Lauradale Road, East Finchley N2

£1,500,000 Freehold. Sole Agents

A beautifully presented period property full of charm and character whilst retaining a wealth of period features. The property has been sympathetically restored by the present owners and offers flexible family living accommodation over four floors. Comprising of five bedrooms, access to a basement providing excellent storage, two wonderful bright receptions rooms and a great family kitchen/dining area. Benefits also include a well-established landscaped 94’ rear garden, With so many attractive period features to list this property will make a wonderful family home, Situated in this sought after road close to the excellent local shops and restaurants of Crouch End Broadway and within close proximity to Highgate tube station (Northern Line), Coleridge primary and Highgate Wood schools and Crouch Hall Station.

Contact our Crouch End Office on 020 8341 4050

Tatlers take enormous pleasure in bringing to the market this enviable semi-detached family home. The property is arranged over two and a half stories, having gone into the loft, to create a magnificent five bedroom family home which benefits from a wealth of original charm and character, a hand built kitchen, stunning orangery/conservatory and a breathtaking directly south facing English Country garden in excess of 100’ with unobscured views across the covered reservoir and far reaching views across to the City of London. Lauradale Road is an extremely sought after location being within catchment to Fortismere secondary and Tetherdown primary schools and equal distance to Muswell Hill Broadway and East Finchley tube (Northern Line).

Contact our East Finchley Office on 020 8883 1001

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oming from a creative background, studying Fine Art at Wimbledon University of the Arts London, I had dreams of being a successful artist. After completing my degree in 2011, I got a taste for interior design and decided to use my creative skills in the property industry. Since completing the transformation from struggling artist to passionate estate agent, my love for property has continued to grow.

In my spare time, you will find me at Columbia Road Flower Market, at home making soya candles, enjoying long walks in Hampstead heath or helping friends with interior design ideas. I still paint now and then, but struggle to find the time to complete paintings.

Whilst the media spotlight shines on East London, I feel that Kentish Town in recent years has quietly undergone a revolution. It has always attracted left-wing thinkers and writers, and has a

It has always attracted left-wing thinkers & writers

strong live music scene, but now the area has emerged as something of a more rounded cultural hotspot.

The Kentishtowners are a section of trendy and artistic cliental who often use their homes to showcase their creativity. It is not unusual to find a road with a selection of multi-coloured mid19th century houses, accessorised with beautiful plants and flowers with rustic interiors full of upcycled furniture and period features. For non-Kentishtowners, candy-coated coloured streets such as Kelly Street, Leverton Street and Falkland Road leave you feeling like you have entered into a magical wonderland. Lets not forget the large range of quirky independent shops, galleries, award-winning pubs, bars and even

a theatre. Most of these business have been unusually creative by thinking outside the box with their branding and layout. Restaurants such as The Oxford, Guanabana and Patron Cave à Manger are great examples of this, mixing old and new English design in a unique way. Creativity is intelligence having fun, as Albert Einstein would say!

An interesting fact about Kentish Town that was shared with me at one of my first valuations by a stern but charming odder man, was that Kentish Town was originally a settlement along the River Fleet which flowed through the area and today runs underground. The Fleet was a major river, with its estuary possibly containing the oldest tidal mill in the world. Every year The Kentish Town Fleet Festival celebrates the amazing creativity that they say “like the River Fleet, runs quietly and unassumingly through Kentish Town”.

It is an absolute pleasure to be part of such a diverse community where house prices are increasing steadily. Everyone wants a bit of Kentish Town! ◆

KENTISH TOWN / 020 7267 3737 / martyngerrard.co.uk

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Springfield Avenue

N10

£775,000

Share of Freehold A delightful and tastefully updated, garden maisonette, with a pale interior décor, on the ground floor of an Edwardian, semi detached, end of terraced “Arts & Crafts” house. This spacious garden maisonette has 2 good sized bedrooms - plus a study area - a lovely reception room and a modern “Shaker style” fitted kitchen/diner - all with solid oak wooden floors. There is also a white fitted bathroom, gas central heating, a private front door - within a recently extended brick and steel entrance porch and seating area - an approximately 50ft. long, private section, of the superb landscaped garden - backing onto “The Grove” in Alexandra Park - a driveway with off street parking for one car.

Alexandra Gardens

N10

£575,000 Leasehold

A “Chain Free”, garden maisonette, on the ground floor of a Victorian end of terraced building, which has 2 good sized bedrooms, a reception room and a spacious fitted kitchen/diner - opening to the garden. There is also a private front door, gas central heating, a private, Westerly facing, landscaped, patio garden and a new 999 year lease. The flat is situated only a short “uphill” walk from Muswell Hill Broadway, with its variety of shops, restaurants and buses towards Highgate Tube Station - for speedy journeys to the City and West End.

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Palace Gates Road

N22

£1,050,000 Freehold

Situated within easy walking distance of the greenery of Alexandra Park and Alexandra Palace Main Line Station, within a “late Victorian” terraced house, is a delightful family home, which has been tastefully updated throughout and encases 4 double bedrooms, a through reception room and a white fitted kitchen/dining room. The house also has a spacious, white fitted bathroom, a utility area, gas central heating, an off street parking space for 1 car and an approximately 65ft. long, Northerly facing garden.

In need of refurbishment

Palace Court Gardens

N10

£950,000 Freehold

In a peaceful and very sought after cul-de-sac, is a “Chain Free” and semi-detached, 1930’s built house, priced to allow for converting the loft, and totally updating the interior of the house, thereby providing a delightful 4 bedroomed family home – with the additional benefit of an “Office at Home” or Consulting Room, which could easily be created from the adjacent garage. The house currently has 3 bedrooms, and 2 reception rooms, a fitted kitchen and gas central heating, plus a shared driveway to the garage, and a 45ft. long, North Westerly facing garden. The house is situated close to the heart of Muswell Hill Broadway, with its variety of shops and transport amenities and only a few moments’ walk from the wide open swathes of greenery in Alexandra Park.

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NEW HOMES R EG E N E RAT I O N

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he capital’s race to build more homes is having an unexpected result for some of its less predictable neighbourhoods, says Nigel Lewis.

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

apartment, although you won’t be able to move in until 2018. Smaller but more boutique is Clissold Quarter by developer Higgins, which is building 158 apartments overlooking Clissold Park, famous locally both for its beauty and boating lake. One bedroom apartments start at £425,000.

For more information call 020 8498 6509 or visit www.clissold-quarter.com. u

CENTRAL: SOHO SQUARE

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

The arguments over Soho centre around its retail makeover and the loss of the small, independent shops that make it

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so unique and, consequently, apartment developers are treading carefully. Rather than shiny new blocks, older properties are being upgraded. The most recent example is the Duke of Portland’s former townhouse on Soho Square. Built during the late 17th century, this Grade II listed property is now called 10, Soho Square, a development

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

EAST: HACKNEY WICK

f you visited the Olympic site during the 2012 games, then it wasn’t all shiny new buildings. In the distance away from the razzmatazz you could still see some neglected quarters of Stratford, including adjacent Hackney Wick. Until the Olympic billions arrived

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tokey has long been making the journey from under-invested backwater to a fashionable neighbourhood and even though City workers and new homes developers have arrived in numbers, it maintains its original bohemian, bearded identity. Two new developments are currently under construction to the west of Stoke Newington train station and the A10 High Street. The largest is a vast new neighbourhood being built overlooking two reservoirs by Berkeley where some 5,500 homes will eventually be completed. Prices at the latest phase, The Nature Connection, start at £425,000 for a one bedroom

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Stressed producers will now be joined by 950 new homes and apartments this was an area best known for its ugly industrial units but now the green light has been given for a major overhaul of it and, more specifically, Fish Island. Three schemes have just been given planning permission. Anne Currell of estate agent Currell, which has longstanding roots in east London, says: “There is the land capacity to support around 3,000 new homes plus vast commercial and amenity space including artists’ studios. u

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WEST: WHITE CITY

North: Clissold Quarter

f you’ve been wondering exactly what’s going to happen to the I former BBC HQ site at White City, then we can reveal all. The site is to retain a connection with the BBC – it’s Worldwide operation has already moved into a new HQ and three studios will still operate on the site. But the army of camera operators, presenters, and stressed producers will

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now be joined by 950 new homes and apartments, new cafés and restaurants, a cinema, offices and a new outpost of Soho House. The first phase of the development includes 432 homes, due for completion in 2018, where prices start at £700,000 for a one-bedroom apartment to £7 million for a penthouse. u More information at www.televisioncentre.com.

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Highgate Spinney, N8

ÂŁ825,000 SOFH

Fabulous, two double-bedroom, first floor maisonette positioned on the highly acclaimed 'Highgate Spinney', set over three floors and incorporating inspiring internal, sleek detailing throughout. Comprising private front and rear terraces, kitchen/diner, reception and bathroom.

Benefiting from rear communal garden and allocated gated parking.

Positioned on the Highgate periphery and within walking distance to Crouch End Broadway and the highly favoured Coleridge School.

Park Avenue North, N8

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Stunning 4 double-bedroom family home on a tree-lined turning between the 'parks' of Priory & Alexandra. Architecturally designed, boasting sleek neutral internal detailing & comprising private front reception, rear open living area inc. kitchen/diner/reception leading onto west facing landscaped garden, master suite including en-suite & dressing area, ground floor guest wc, basement storage, utility area, 1st floor family bathroom & private west facing roof terrace.

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

ROTTEN PLACE TO BUY?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HOME TO A BITTER SWEET SYMPHONY?

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

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£4.5 Million

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

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

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

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SCENE OF A HITCHCOCK HOUSING DRAMA

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

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

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PAGES HILL, MUSWELL HILL, N10

£2,250,000 FREEHOLD

A seven bedroom, three reception room semi-detached family home, with off street parking and a west facing garden.

THE OWNERS LOVE…

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“A quiet road with limited through traffic means it is a very peaceful house with great neighbours”

There are a number of popular local schools nearby, both Primary and Secondary.

“We love the space and the light, great for family life”

• 7 Bedrooms

“It is so close to all the amenities of Muswell Hill as well as Coldfall Woods and some great parks and playgrounds”

• 3 Reception rooms • Conservatory • One bedroom self-contained basement flat • Off street parking • West facing garden • Three bathrooms • EPC Rating: C

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BARRINGTON ROAD, CROUCH END, N8

£1,800,000 FREEHOLD

A large period family home finished to a high standard, with a landscaped garden and off street parking for two cars.

THE OWNERS LOVE…

WE’VE NOTICED…

“The wonderfully sociable feel of the expansive, light filled kitchen diner that opens out onto the decked garden”

The house has Cat 6 wiring to both reception rooms and the kitchen/dining/ family room.

“The way the house offers a blend of contemporary and period features, with an abundance of space for the family and friends to enjoy”

Further recent upgrades include new timber-framed double glazed sash windows and custom-built wardrobes to three bedrooms.

“Being in close proximity to an array of lovely Parks and green spaces, public transport and the vibrant Broadway”

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Large reception rooms • Custom built kitchen with Siemens integrated appliances • Landscaped garden • 3 Bath / shower rooms • New timber-framed sash windows • EPC Rating: C

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