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54 08 ABSOLUTELY LOVES Absolutely’s top picks this month

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ARTS & CULTURE

WHAT’S ON

28 WHAT LIES BENEATH

OPEN BOOK

ASK ALICE

Alice Temperley talks clothes and the Queen

FASHION

22 FASHION CONFIDENTIAL Find out about the newest trends

24 ABOUT A BOY

Ireland’s most stylish man talks to us about the art to being fashionable

Seductive lingerie for Valentine’s Day

35 BASIC INSTINCT

Apphia Michael’s guide to wearing the SS15 minimal trend

Diary dates for February A moment with Philip Kerr

48 HEALTH & BEAUTY

38 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL Our edit of the best beauty trends

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PERFECT PALETTES

Our round up of the best make up palettes

42 FITNESS CONFIDENTIAL

All the coolest new kit to keep you motivated

FOOD & DRINK

48 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL Food news, trends, recipes for February

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THE ITALIAN JOB

Absolutely review Bibo in Putney

TRAVEL

54 TURKISH DELIGHT

We head to Turkey for family time

HOMES & INTERIORS

60 INTERIOR INSPIRATION C o v e r I m a g e p H I L I P b LY T H M A N

Beautiful things for your home and our round up of the best Bauhaus products

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22 65 MARBLE MARVELS

The ultimate guide to marble accessories

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114 PROPERTY NEWS News and views on the area

104 IN THEIR OWN WORDS Douglas & Gordon’s Mark Hutton

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ebruary is a bit of a nothing month. It’s invariably cold and wet and there’s little to look forward to (other than March). For those in love there is Valentine’s Day to enjoy, so to honour the loved-up, flick to page 26 where we’ve rounded up the most seductive lingerie to awaken your amorous side just in time for the big day. For the single among us, the 14th is simply a day to endure, so instead of love, view this as the month of fashion. London, Milan, Paris and New York invite the fashion industry’s most influential to witness the unveiling of leading womenswear designers’ newest collections. So, inspired by the turning of the style season, I’ve made this month’s magazine a hot-to-trot fashion special featuring the best of SS15.

We take a moment with womenswear designer Alice Temperley over on page 16, and Ireland’s most stylish man, Darren Kennedy, sits down with us and discusses icons and awards (page 24). On page 35, Apphia Michael, the former online fashion editor of Wallpaper* magazine shows us how to wear the minimal trend this season.

See you in spring! u

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DOWN MEXICO WAY Inspired by the exotic spice and energy of Mexico, Charlotte Olympia’s Cruise 15 collection is full of playful colour and texture. The perfect shoes for when you’re escaping the cold city on a tropical trip. charlotteolympia.com

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Make a statement with these towering platforms by Dolce and Gabbana. We’ll be wearing ours to the beach bar. £575; net-a-porter.com

BOLD BAG

We love Italian-Brazilian designer Paula Cademartori. Using bold colours and pastel shades, her SS15 Pre Collection is springtime holiday heaven. paulacademartori.com

CLUTZ PROOF

Protect your iPad while travelling with this stylish but practical leather sleeve from Aspinal. £125; aspinaloflondon.com

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SWEETHEART

Love is as hypnotic as the symmetry of a kaleidoscope, which is why Studio Job have designed this beautiful heartshaped box for Godiva chocolatier. A Valentine’s Day essential. £23; godivachocolates.co.uk

LUCKY LADY

Since graduating from London College of Fashion, shoe designer Camilla Elphick has worked with some of the industry’s greatest. Now she’s launched her own collection inspired by luck and it’s brilliant.

From £395; luisaviaroma.com

LOVE IT

Wear your heart around your neck this February with a stunning engravable rose gold pendant by AKALiS. £99; ilovedesigner.com

FROST YOURSELF

Fascinated by the way jewels and stones make you feel, Vanessa Kandiyoti’s pieces are designed to be worn as good luck charms. We love this Sacral Chakra Body Chain which helps you embrace your sexuality and enjoy passionate pleasure. From £1,335; vanessakandiyoti.com

MODERN CLASSIC

DITA DARLING

Reinterpreting the pure design of the classic 1950s and 60s chronograph watches, this resolutely contemporary design by Breitling is both understated and sophisticated. £15,030; breitling.com

Protect your peepers in these incredible tortoiseshell cat eye sunglasses from Dita. Having been inspired by the Golden Age of Hollywood, these beauties give us major wanderlust for the US of A. £294; farfetch.com

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WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY 6 February L ondon Wetland Centre

earn how to photograph wildlife wonder this winter with guidence from photographer and teacher, Iain Green.

A practical course that takes place on the reserve, it's bound to be a lot of fun, so book now! ◆ Queen Elizabeth ’s Walk, SW13; wwt.org.uk

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Until 15 February Serpentine Sackler G aller y rtist Julio Le Parc only wants one thing from you Ω for you to get involved. At this major UK show he encourages you to touch, feel and push your way though the Serpentine. ◆

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THE FIRST HUMANS

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Th rough out February P umphou se G aller y

Why does the past inspire those in the present? Looking at contemporary art pieces that have a prehistoric feel, this exhibition questions a trend among artists to explore the distant past. With a great showing of materials and artistic styles, from Andy Harper’s tribal-style installation to Caroline Achaintre’s primative domestic wall hangings, it’s clear that the past is still very present within the human psyche.

Battersea Park, SW11; pumphousegallery.org.uk

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lackpool born Rae Morris started playing the piano when she was just four years old. Since then, she has gone from strength to strength with her most recent success being a nomination for the BBC’s Sound of 2015. ◆ Town Hall Parade, SW2; electricbrixton.uk.com

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KRISTIN HJELLEGJERDE

RICHARD SCHUR

F ro m 13 Feb r u a r y Kr i s ti n Hje l le g je rde G alle r y mploying a grid-based code of ever-mutating E colour, Richard Schur creates abstract paintings that are bold but serene. Inspired by the directness of Expressionism, the clarity of Hard Edge and the precision of the Renaissance painters, this is a must see at the recently named Londonist Independent Gallery of the Year 2014. ◆ 533 Old York Road, SW18; kristinhjellegjerde.com

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From 12 Feb ruar y Oil & Water C ontem p ora r y eaturing the work of ten F artists, including the impressive work of Putney College of Art alumni and National Open Art Competition 2014 Finalist Jill Meager, this delightful exhibition at Wandsworth Town’s newest independent art gallery celebrates the energy of wildlife. With such sweet pieces, including this drawing of a fledgling, this is the perfect pick me up mid-February. ◆ 340 Old York Road, SW18; oilandwater.co.uk

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GRABBLE

Pulling together heaps of clothes and accessories from your favourite stores, this online fashion platform presents you with beautiful products you can ‘grab’ and save into your ultimate wishlist. Then you whittle it down to what you really want to buy. Simply it’s the fashion industry’s answer to Tinder. 

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Throu gh o u t Feb r u a r y S cien c e M u s e u m ake a date in your diary M to go and see the landscapes, still lifes, nudes and portraits collected by the Royal Photographic Society.

Revealing the way that cameras have shaped our perception of the world this is a visually stimulating exhibition. ◆ Exhibition Road, SW7;

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CULTURE / INTERVIEW Q&A

OPEN BOOK Absolutely grab a moment with best selling author Philip Kerr to discuss his newest novel I n t e r v i e w R o m y va n d e n B r o e k e

that you can get away with anything just that children are less forgiving of endless descriptions of things; they want story, but you still have to set a scene and you have to learn how to set the scene with less; that’s just a matter of experience.

ROMY VAN DEN BROEKE Did you always want to be an author?

PHILIP KERR Yes, for as long as I can remember. Like Ray Liotta in Goodfellas except that he wanted to be a gangster.

Maybe a gangster would have been more fun, but as soon as I could read I knew I wanted to make my living writing books.

I’m not sure why. Something struck me about the romance of being an author.

RVDB Why crime novels?

PK By the back door. I wanted to write about Berlin and the thirties and what it was like to be an ordinary sort of person under the Nazis. Writing about a dentist or an insurance salesman didn’t seem to fit the ticket so I started writing about a cop which was much more interesting.

RVDB Your Bernie Gunter detective novels have been a huge success, why do you think that is?

PK He’s the best kind of character to write about in that he doesn’t always act like a hero should. He is like anyone else in that sometimes he does things of which he’s not proud. Characters in novels who always do the right thing are a bit boring. Bernie Gunther makes bad choices sometimes. I guess that’s one reason why he seems to be a success. He also has a dark sense of humour which also helps.

RVDB Tell me about your new novel, The Winter Horses?

PK It’s a novel for young adults set during the holocaust, in Ukraine which was the worst time for that country. I wanted to give an impression of what it was really like for a child to live through this period. But to help carry the story I discovered that there was a nature reserve where rare breeds of horses - including Przewalski’s Horses, the rarest horses in the world, the ones that

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feature on the walls of prehistoric caves - were being reestablished. At the same time as trying to save herself the young heroine tries to save a pair of these rare horses which become a useful metaphor for persecution.

RVDB How do your Bernie Gunter novels differ from books like The Winter Horses?

PK The process is not dissimilar. I mean, I take writing for children every bit as seriously as writing for adults. It’s not

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RVDB Your novels are usually set between the 1930s and 1950s, including The Winter Horses, which is set in 1941. What draws you to this part of history?

PK I think the Nazi Revolution is probably the most important period in world history since the Reformation. And we are still living with the consequences of what happened at this time. For example, the situation in Israel is a direct result of what happened back then; not to mention the situation in Ukraine: it becomes easier to understand why Russia wants to hang onto the Ukraine when you realise just how many Red Army soldiers died in the fight to get it back from the Germans.

RVDB Do you find writing historical fiction draws you to work like a historian?

PK Yes, but I have a luxury that historians don’t have; when I can’t find out the facts that’s where fiction can exist - in the space between the known facts.

RVDB The Winter Horses is your second historic novel for children, is it a challenge to write about history for children?

PK The first children's novel I wrote was set in 1968, during the moon missions. It is a challenge, yes. I like a challenge however.

And I think this period is something that most children realise is going to be challenging for them, too. That’s good.

Children should be challenged. u The Winter Horses, £12.99 walker.co.uk

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SPOTLIGHT

Ask Alice Womenswear designer Alice Temperley on children, celebrity and meeting the Queen Wo r d s e d w i n a l a n g l e y

ABSOLUTELY Tell us about your newest collection…

ALICE TEMPERLEY For Summer ‘15 I focused on a full dayto-evening offering in a relaxed, modern and versatile style.

ABS You grew up on a farm in Somerset – how did that lead to designing?

AT From a very young age I made things out of fabric and paint. I also sold earrings I had made for pocket money from the age of eight. Around the age of 11, we got our first television and I fell in love with the glamour of black and white films. This was where my clothes-making began; it was escapism into another world. I studied Textiles and Print [at Central Saint Martins] and made clothes to sell in order to pay my way through college.

ABS Your husband works with you. How did you meet?

AT I met my husband while working in the Met Bar. Five months later, we met again at a party. He proceeded to woo me with dates and then, after some time, I decided that he was actually very special.

ABS How did having a child change things? [her son Fox was born in 2008] AT I had no idea how much having a child would change my whole world. Everything else comes second. Time for yourself is just so minimal. I look at women like Stella [McCartney] with four kids or Anya Hindmarch with five and think, they can do it, so surely it’s possible. I always wanted four children but, if I’m lucky enough to have any more, I’d be happy with two or three.

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CULTURE / INTERVIEW I COLLECT THINGS all the time.

Inspiration is

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ABS Can you describe your design process?

AT I work very organically starting with the inspiration, which could be art, music, photography. This leads into colour and stories by technique, print, lace and appliqué etc. We build a fully elaborate story on our moodboards, create a muse and then start sketching. Pattern-making and lots of fittings follow. And then we go and see our suppliers and put all our show samples into work.

ABS What inspires you?

AT Everything that is around me – music, art, museums, travel... I am very lucky that I am constantly inspired by my surroundings and I collect things all the time. Inspiration is the fun bit.

ABS Where are your clothes made and how do source the materials?

AT I source my fabric from various places, primarily in Italy for

laces and for all our woven jacquards. The best mills are around Lake Como.

ABS How do beautiful clothes make you feel?

AT The joy that you can give somebody through what they wear is pretty amazing.

For me, it’s about people leaving my shop happy. I believe our designs make women feel comfortable yet sensual.

ABS You’re known for throwing fancy dress parties. What was the best one?

AT I’ve thrown fancy dress parties since I was sixteen. I love them all, but ‘Leather, Lace, Debauchery and Grace’ was a good one. We had another which was just ‘Sequins.’ So simple, yet everybody looked unbelievable, twinkling in the sunset.

ABS The Duchess of Cambridge has worn many of your designs. What does this mean to you?

AT Of course, it is very flattering.

ABS Is celebrity endorsement important?

AT Celebrity endorsement is, of course, good exposure for a brand, and good for awareness.

But it doesn’t faze me when celebrities wear my clothes. I once had an actress in the shop who clearly wanted special treatment, but that’s not what I’m about.

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ABS Whose style do you admire?

AT My mother and the women around me. People with individual style that are not label slaves and who mix things up effortlessly.

ABS How did you find out about your MBE ( for Services to Fashion) and what happened when you met the Queen?

AT It was an honour to meet the Queen, she was very knowledgeable and I was a little overwhelmed. When the letter came through I actually thought my assistant was joking at first.

ABS What would your typical outfit be for: a) A work day AT A three piece suit, a white shirt and our Temperley London lace-ups from the Summer ‘15 collection b) The weekend The same, but a different three piece suit perhaps. I am having a suit moment!

ABS If you hadn’t become a designer, you would have been…?

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BRITISH BEAUTY Heritage brand Burberry has brought together two Brit supermodels for the first time, as their poster girls for the Spring collection. Shot by Mario Testino, it features a technicolour take on the classic trench.

121 Regent Street, London W1B; burberry.com

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FASHION Off The Beaten Track

Fur bags and hats, elaborate necklaces and the best lingerie sets for a steamy Valentine’s Day

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artorial fashion is as transient as the body shapes that inspire it.

The only body-trend that I’ve been longing to see the back of is this size 4/6 toned clique of shapeless zombies that have not only ruined what is intrinsically beautiful about a woman’s body, but wrecked many centuries of tailoring to boot. The type of figure I’m talking about doesn’t belong to the natural willowy twiggy-esque physique or petite person; it is that entirely unnatural body, which the owner has worked very hard, creating it to be as trim and as toned as it is possible to be (without looking ill). The result renders them with no shape at all, no physical personality. They’re just a generic sized pair of boobs, with a small, flattish bum and no hips. It is inspired by celebrities who live in front of cameras, but the reality of this body is in fact boring and unfeminine. Why would you want to get rid of the naturalness that makes you a woman – the softness of your flesh, the nip of your waist and curve of your bottom? It has inspired women’s clothing since time began! So if you’re worrying about having overdosed at Christmas and New Year, take a few pictures of Marilyn Monroe, Kate Upton or Kim Kardashian to the mirror with you, and just check you don’t rather suit those few extra pounds? They’re in Vogue after all… u

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Following the huge success of her faux fur popsicle scarves, London fashion designer Charlotte Beecham of Charlotte Simone has created the ‘Bon Bon’ bag in collaboration with her friend and Rita Ora’s super-stylist Kyle De’volle. The candy coloured fluffy ‘Bon Bons' (modelled here by Daisy Lowe) look as edible as they sound.

Bon bon bags, £150; charlottesimone.com

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LOCKET LOVERS Loquet

Nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like a bespoke piece of jewellery. The keepsake ‘Loquet’ concept was created by Sheherazade Goldsmith and Laura Bailey, with the idea lockets can be personalised with collectable charms, initials and birthstones. Start dropping hints for Valentine’s day now. From £450; loquetlondon.com

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HIGH LIFE House Of Hackney X Terr y Havilland

East London fashion and interiors label du jour House of Hackney have joined forces with legendary rock n’ roll shoemaker to the stars Terry de Havilland to create a range of 70’s inspired printed wedges and platforms. Shoes, £375; houseofhackney.com

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Italian couturier Giambattista Valli, as worn by Amal Alamuddin the first time she stepped out as Mrs Clooney, designs beautifully constructed and ultra feminine dresses. This dress (£1,778) is a wise investment for your spring wardrobe. Available from mytheresa.com

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UNDERCOVER LOVER Petit B iscous

Desperately seeking the dream underwear set for yourself or a loved one? Our favourite luxury lingerie boutique Petit Biscous offers a personal styling and fit service, a VIP shopping app and stocks drool worthy designer collections from labels such as Bordelle, ID Sarrieri and Lascivious. Body by Petit Biscous, £140 187 Kings Road, Chelsea, SW3 5EB, 020 7352 7044 petitbiscous.com

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01. LOVEDAY LONDON Bra £120 + suspender belt £90 + briefs £80 lovedaylondon.com, 02. FLEUR LONDON Lace Boudoir bra £79 + briefs £95 fleurlondon.com,03. eurlondon.com, BORDELLE Bra £80 + briefs £45 bordelle.co.uk, 04. WILLIAM WILDE X LASCIVIOUS £135 + briefs £120 lascivious.co.uk 05. STELLA MCCARTNEY Bra £60 + Briefs £35 net-a-porter.com

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ABOUT A BOY Darren Kennedy speaks to Absolutely fashion, France and fame I n t e r v i e w b y r o m y va n d e n b r o e k e

ROMY VAN DEN BROEKE Did you always want to work in fashion?

DARREN KENNEDY Actually no. I was always interested in style and all things aesthetic. I was that child who loved going shopping with my mum and helping her assemble outfits. But I never thought it was something that could even possibly be a part of my career. What a pleasant surprise!

RV How did your career in the industry come about?

DK I went to uni to study International Business and Languages, purely because I wanted to spend a year living in France.

I ended up having the best year of my life in Bordeaux, then after uni I worked in Paris for a year. I finally returned home and started thinking about a career and ended up working in TV production. It’s from here I started nurturing my interest in fashion and style, which has come full circle. Now my TV career goes hand-in-hand with my fashion world.

RV You count being a TV presenter, fashion writer, designer and blogger as just a few of your talents, which is your favourite?

DK Nothing beats the buzz of live TV but it’s very hard to separate the different aspects of my work. They’re all very different and each presents various challenges. It’s a virtuous circle and I feel very privileged to get so much enjoyment from all the different elements of my work.

RV You won Ireland’s Most Stylish Man, what does this mean for you?

It was a lovely surprise!

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My top style icons?

SAMUEL BECKETT.

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DK Do you feel pressure since winning this award?

DK Not at all. I enjoy clothes but let’s be honest: what you wear is hardly a case of life or death.

RV Who are your top three style icons?

DK Steve McQueen, James Dean and my fellow Irishman Samuel Beckett. We need to talk about his style more!

RV Tell me about your presenting career?

DK My career in TV started when I was 19 while still at uni. I managed to wangle my way into a TV station and get work as a runner on a breakfast show. Since then I’ve learned my craft, working as everything from a researcher, producer, to a stage manager. My goal was always to be front of camera. I enjoy the variety of working on shows like ITV’s This Morning and Xtra Factor as well as more investigative documentaries like my show ‘Gay Daddy’. I also just wrapped filming on a new style culture and entertainment show ‘#Trending’. Right now I’m working on a new series called ‘The Unemployables’ where me and my co-presenter help two young people who are long term unemployed get a job. Think ‘Benefits Street’ meets ‘The Undatables’.

RV You have designed three collections with Louis Copeland, what has that been like?

DK A brilliant, brilliant, brilliant experience.

Louis is a master tailor who has dressed everyone from Bill Clinton to Brad Pitt so it’s been a massive learning curve for me.

RV Any other collaborations in the pipeline?

DK Nothing that I can talk about at this point but who knows, watch this space.

RV Is there a difference between Irish fashion and British fashion to you? Does it differ with men and women?

DK There are subtle differences but I think generally speaking they are not worlds apart and the Internet has made global style so accessible. Irish people have a great way of incorporating interesting textures into an outfit.

RV Who is your favourite designer at the moment?

DK Tom Ford is one of my absolute favourites. Irish designers are really enjoying a moment on the global stage with rising stars Simone Rocha, JW Anderson and up and coming designer Daniel Romeril.

In London, 29-year-old Joshua Kane is without doubt one of the most exciting young tailors and he’s quite the character too. His recently opened first tailoring shop in Old Spitalfields Market is a must-visit for any fans of a fine suit.

RV What does the future hold for Darren Kennedy?

DK Well now, if I knew that I’d be a fortuneteller. u

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SHRIMPS

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VERSACE SS15

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CARVEN

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BLOCK PARTY

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Black star lace body, £86 and cat ears £135, by Mimi Holliday Silver and crystal ring, £119, by Myia Passiello at Cadenzza

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Red and plum bra, £75 and pants £35, by Maison Lejaby Crystal bracelets, £14 each, by Oasis Crystal earrings, £19 Stella and Dot

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ALL IMAGES LOEWE SS15

FASHION / FEATURE

Basic Instinct Minimalist dressing gets a serene makeover this spring

ZERO + MARIA CORNEJO SS15

Wo r d s A p p h i a M i c h a e l

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f the prospect of summer dressing in clashing floral print and denim-on-denim makes your head spin, rest your weary eyes on the antidote – minimalism; the drip that has been feeding the veins of many a designer’s aesthetic for a few seasons now. With an emphasis on clean lines and reductive design, this is one look that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon and it’s easy to see why. Pared back construction and stripped down cuts feel entirely modern and appropriate, given the sheer breadth of visual clutter we are being fed in our information-hungry age these days. The big news for spring? A tectonic shift in power from the masculine, somewhat structured aesthetic that ruled the roost last summer, and into the embrace of a softer, more feminine silhouette. Think fluid, draped shapes at Céline, Hermès and Haider Ackermann, floaty obi belts at Loewe and MM6 Maison Martin Margiela, kimono-style cuts at The Row and Issey Miyake and soft asymmetric hemlines at Zero + Maria Cornejo. How to wear the look? Proportion, layering and a neutral colour palette is key. Bigger is better, so size up those jumpers, skirts and trousers. Sticking to calming shades

LOEWE

Quilted Assymetric Cotton Skirt, £1,675; net-a-porter.com

With an emphasis on CLEAN LINES and

REDUCTIVE DESIGN,

this is one look that isn’t going ANYWHERE

JIL SANDER

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ANYTIME SOON

ACNE

of white-on-white and pairing floaty wideleg trousers with a sleeveless tunic with an elongated hemline will channel your inner Zen and take this look in a fresh direction. And don’t forget the grooming – for the ultimate lesson in epicene beauty, stick to elegantly slicked-back hair and the softest touch of nude on the lips. 

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VALENTINO

Scalloped Silk Crepe Top, £855; harveynichols.com

Grained Leather Adrianna Trainer, £280; brownsfashion.com

J.W. ANDERSON

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BERRY BEAUTIFUL Putting the berry in Burberry, the British heritage brand swept raspberry-red lipstick across model's lips for their SS15 show.

Ultimate spring seduction. burberry.com

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S PA R e v i e w

KALYANA SPA Battersea Wo r d s K e l s e y D o r n f e l d

here is plenty to look forward to the winter, Christmas for T during example, but a downside is that the cold play havock with my skin. Usually I would tackle this issue by covering my face in deep moisturising moisturisers, but sometimes that just isn't enough and so enter the facial.

Kalyana Spa, in the heart of Battersea, was the perfect destination for my skin rejuvenation. With its calming facilities plus a wide array of facial options, I knew I had come to the right place. Immediately I was welcomed by accommodating staff that were committed to creating an enjoyable experience from beginning to end.

For my treatment I decided on the Na Tropical Fruit and Flower Facial, one of Kalyana’s specialties. It all started with cleansing and exfoliation using fresh papaya, tamarind extracts and seaweed leaving the skin with a fresh tingling sensation. The bulk of the treatment then revolved around a natural tightening mask. While the mask dried and tightened, I enjoyed a relaxing arm, hand, leg and foot massage that nearly lulled me into a deep slumber.

One hour and twenty minutes later, my dry skin was transformed into a hydrated and brighter complexion complete with a relaxed state of mind. So, if you’re wanting to indulge yourself during these chilly winter months, a facial at Kalyana Spa is the perfect local ‘get-away’. u

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This year has been quite a year for Kendall Jenner, not only has she struck up a covetable new friendship with Cara Delevigne and been in the spolight because of a rather famous wedding, she has also landed a job as the face of Estée Lauder. Bravo.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / NOTES

8 of the best

RED ALERT Kevyn Aucoin

SUNSCREENS

New for Valentine’s Day is Kevyn Aucoin's Bloody Gorgeous Box Set, a collection of six of the make-up artist’s most iconic products in his favourite shade, Bloodrose - the ultimate red. £100, Available at Space NK, 172 Chiswick High Road, W4 spacenk.com

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WHITE LINE Odin

Not only do these fragrances from Odin New York look stylish on your dressing table, they're also unisex so can be spritzed on both you and your partner this Valentine’s day. £140; odinedt.com

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LOVE IN A BOTTLE Lalique

Attention loverbirds! This heavely scent is the perfect gift for a loved one this Valentine’s day.

The L’Amour Lalique perfume comes bottled in a collectable crystal flacon and has top notes of rosebed and neroli. Beautiful.

L’Amour Lalique, £1,100; lalique.com

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SHINE LIKE A DIAMOND BeautyLab

Slather your face in black diamond extract with this energizing serum from grooming giants, BeautyLab. It’s sure to keep you looking fresh this February. £90; beautylab.com

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1. ELEMIS, Liquid Layer SPF30, £27; timetospa.co.uk 2. SOLEIL, Organique Sunscreen Mist SPF15, £24, abeautifulworld.co.uk 3. DERMALOGICA, Dermalogica Super Sensitive Shield SPF30, £39; dermalogica.co.uk 4. LA ROCHE POSAY, Anthelios XL Compact Cream SPF 50, £19.50; boots.com 5. LANCASTER, Sun Delicate Skin SPF50, £21; selfridges.com 6. KIEHLS, Activated Sun Protector SPF50, £25, kiehls.co.uk 7. MURAD, Water Resistant Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF30, £29; murad.co.uk 8. SISLEY, Sisley’s Sunleÿa G.E Age-Minimising Sun Care SPF15, £158; sisley-paris.co.uk

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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

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GUERLAIN

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

BURBERRY,

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

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

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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

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BOBBI BROWN

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

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URBAN DECAY

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CONFIDENTIAL Get in shape with the top fitness trends, tips and gear Wo r d s R o m y va n d e n B r o e k e

SBC

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SPRINT Perform sprint intervals for conditioning. A variety of protocols work, but if you’re pressed for time do ten uphill 40 meter sprints with 30 seconds rest. 

DE- STRESS The way you manage stress is so important. The hormone cortisol is released when you are under physical and mental stress. Eliminate anything that isn't improving the quality of your life. Try meditation or yoga, walking, SBC and more sex. 

F U L L B O DY SBC sessions are primed to illicit major fat loss from the tummy area through primal human movements like crawling and squatting. These movement will really fire your central nervous system in turn helping to shred fat. 

EXERCISE Single leg burpees and SBC crawl jumps will hit your legs in all the right places. Challenge yourself with different variations of exercises. Don’t bore your body because it will switch off. 

SUPPLEMENTS Drink green tea, it’s a great fat burning stimulant and has a myriad of health benefits. 

To shift fat on your legs eliminate excess oestrogen and toxins. Consume a high fibre diet along with cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale which contain diindolylmethane (or DIM) that helps your body get rid of excess oestrogen that could be making your legs bigger.

SURF’S UP Pure Lime

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5 GRAB AND GO

of the best

Lunch Box London

SUPPLEMENTS

Fed up of limp lunches? We are too. Introducing Lunch Box London, a delivery service working hard to make lunchtime exciting again, one frittata at a time. lunchboxlondon.com

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SPORT COUTURE Sweaty Betty

Joining forces with leading fashion designer Richard Nicholl, Sweaty Betty are taking the world of sportswear by storm, just in time for summer.

Exercise never looked so chic. sweatybetty.com 03

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EAR CANDY Caeden

Listen to all your favourite motivational tracks through Caeden's stylish Linea No1 on ear headphones, crafted from faceted ceramic and rose gold. £100; caeden.com

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INSIDE OUT Beauty & Go

Keep your focus on health this February with Beauty & Go's range of bioactive drinks. Choose from Radiance, Anti-Ageing, Vitality and Detox, as each is packed with vitamins and nutrients. £2.99; selfridges.com

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06 01. ANDUNA, Baobab Superfruit Powder, £13.99; anduna.com 02. BROCK BEAUTY, Hairfinity, £24; hairfinity.co.uk 03. WELLECO, The Super Elixir, £36; welleco.com 04. CLEARSPRING, Japanese Sea Vegetable Salad, £4.49; clearspring. co,uk 05. ANDUNA, Moringa Superleaf Powder,£7.99; lascivious.co.uk 06. ORGANIC BURST MACA POWDER,£7.99; amazon.co.uk

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FA B U L O U S

FEBRUARY Update your look with the help of South West London’s best boutiques

MAHARANI A feast for textile lovers, Maharani boasts beautiful designer clothes from India, made in silk, cotton and wool. Featuring clothes for every occasion – long linen shirts and cotton trousers for holidays, silk tunics for parties, tie die tops for the weekend, accessories for weddings – their collection includes a delightful selection of shawls, costume jewellery and unusual gifts, all personally sourced. 173 Fulham Road, SW3, 020 7581 0769; maharanitrading.com

JZD Free spirited and relaxed, JZD features all your summer favorites - from lightweight jackets, flirty shorts and sporty tops.

Offering new possibilities with delightfully decadent prints including florals, geometric shapes, animal spots and strips, you can break the rules this season and mix it all up. Just have fun! Maison & Scotch collection at JZD. 45 Old Town, London SW4 0JL; 020 7720 8050; www.jzdstyle.com

Clair Vision An independent family run business in the heart of Balham.

We specialise in providing eye care and have a wide selection of spectacular designer frames including Chopard, Lanvin, Police, Gucci, Rayban and Dunhill to name but a few.

164 Balham High Road, SW12, 020 8675 3368; clair@clairvision.co.uk

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OLIVIER’S LOUNGE

OPUS

Situated on Bellevue Road and facing the expanse of Wandsworth Common, Olivier's Lounge is a beautiful boutique where you can truly relax and enjoy your shopping experience. Mixing shoes, handbags and accessories with a beautifully edited clothing collection, we can create a complete look and save you time!

1 Bellevue Parade, SW17; 020 87677294; olivierslounge.co.uk

This well established south London boutique offers a welcome oasis of calm from busy Northcote Road, and stocks a wide range of beautiful shoes and accessories for the discerning woman. In an increasingly homogenous fashion world, Opus remains resolutely independent and this is reflected in owner Bernie Thomson’s buying choices.

57 Northcote Road, SW11 1NP; 0207 978 4240

SIENA FASHIONS Tired of trudging around the shops looking for something that suits?

Shopping at your local independent boutique Siena could be just the answer.

With staff trained to help you choose from the carefully selected clothes and jewels you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. Bellevue Road, Wandsworth Common, SW17; 020 8767 1961; www.sienafashions.com

BAKOU Bakou is a specialist boutique catering for 'real women' sized 14-30. Offering the latest fashions to a niche market, one that is often neglected by the high street, styling help is always on hand at Bakou meaning you can get ready for any function or event in a comfortable and relaxed environment. 267-269 Coombe La, London SW20 0RH, 020 8947 9797 www.baku.co.uk

BRORA Brora is one of Britain’s best-loved and most successful modern cashmere brands.

Since its foundation in 1993, it has steadily grown into a full-fledged fashion label of wearable, highly individual pieces. Whilst Scottish cashmere lies at its heart, founder Victoria Stapleton uses the finest tweeds, silks and wools to ensure Brora keeps you cool and cosy every season. 344 King’s Road, SW3, 020 7352 3697; brora.co.uk

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RENÉ CAOVILLA Boasting 80 years of excellent heritage René Caovilla has designed shoes for top fashion houses such as Chanel, Valentino Garavani and Christian Dior. Conceiving dream shoes and accessories, with unparalleled creativity, René Caovilla bring's Venetian shoe-making art to every customer, through precious handmade details and contemporary shapes.

311 Brompton Road, SW3, 020 7225 0584; caovilla.com

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At Hampton Court Palace we’ve been mixing business with pleasure for centuries Henry VIII’s lavish hospitality was well known, as were his abilities as a statesman.

Whilst at Hampton Court Palace, Henry was just as likely to be found at the banquet table as he was in meetings with advisors.

To this day the palace plays host to those who like to work and play.

• Day and evening events: conferences, meetings and receptions • 10 adaptable spaces • 15 - 500 guests

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A PINCH OF SALT

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ALL THINGS SPICE Anglo-Indian food master Arun Kapil has released a new cookbook called Fresh Spice, which delves deep into the world of flavour, aiming to teach the art of seasoning properly. ÂŁ19.99. amazon.co.uk

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

SALMON IN SHONY® SEAWEED & HERB MARINADE F r o m M A R A SE AW EED

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CONFIDENTIAL Tasty happenings, new openings and a youthful Marco Pierre White

Serves: 4

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

INGREDIENTS: 4 Salmon fillets • 60ml rapeseed oil • Juice of 1 lemon Handful of basil • Handful of parsley • 2 tbsp Shony® Black pepper • 2 garlic cloves METHOD: 01 Place the salmon fillets in a bowl. Add all the other ingredients to an electric mixer and mix to a thick liquid.

02 Coat the salmon in the marinade and place, covered, in the fridge for an hour.

Preheat the oven to 180C. 03 Loosely wrap each individual salmon fillet with some of the marinade in tin foil pockets, making sure the edges are pinched together tightly.

04 Put the salmon parcels in the oven for 10-15 mins depending on the thickness of the salmon fillets.

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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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FOOD & DRINK / NOTES CHARLIE GILKES Cocktail of the month

Maiden’s Blush

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Pop a bottle of Nyetimber's awardwinning 2009 sparkling rosé wine this Valentine's Day, to show your partner just how much you love them. Pair it with crab for a match made in heaven. £45; nyetimber.com

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PICK INGREDIENTS

45ml Tanqueray 10 • 5ml Absinthe • 20ml lemon juice 1bar spoon caster sugar • 2bar spoon rasberry jam.

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

METHOD

The cocktail is perfect for first dates on Valentine’s given it’s red colour and name, Maiden’s Blush’. It was created

by Head Barman at Mr Fogg’s – Filippo Previero

◆ Pour all the ingredients into a shaker and shake well.

◆ Strain into a fancy cobbler ice over crushed ice and garnish with bamboo straw, spring of mint, star anise, fresh raspberry and icing sugar.

WHEN DOVES FLY Biscuiteers

Say “I love you” with a specially designed cookie from our favourite biscuit atelier, Biscuiteers. Choose from lovehearts and doves, with each coming wrapped in a sweet little gift box. 13 Northcote Rd, SW11; biscuiteers.com

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BREW EAST MEETS WEST S t i c k s ‘ n’ S u s h i

Danish and Japanese fusion restaurant Sticks'n'Sushi in Wimbledon serve up classic sushi and yakitori, all created using a charcoal grill for an authentic Nordic twist. They've just opened a new restaurant in Greenwich too. 58 Wimbledon Hill Rd, SW19; sticksnsushi.com

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ntipodean all-day dining spot Brew has just opened its doors on Lower Richmond Road in Putney. Serving everything from wood-fired pizza to Turkish eggs, Brew also transforms into a swinging cocktail bar at night, where Lychee Martinis and Bollinger are the order of the day. The site has an A

“all-weather” terrace where they host “Breakfast in Bed” mornings and invite diners to sprawl out on Indonesianstyle beds and indulge in brunch dishes such as Brindisa chorizo scrambled eggs.  162-164 Lower Richmond Rd, SW15; brew-cafe.com

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FOOD & DRINK / RESTAURANT REVIEW

The franciacorta had a SWEET FINISH

THAT COMPLEMENTED

the richness of the TRUFFLE

The Italian Job Absolutely discover authentic Italy in leafy Putney

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hen I arrived at Bibo, Putney’s newest Italian restaurant, I had one thing on my mind, pasta. Pasta is my Achilles heel.

I absolutely love it, which is something I can thank my mum for. Growing up, her last minute meal was always the same: a big comforting bowl of al dente spaghetti drowned in a freshly made tomato sauce all topped with a mound of freshly grated Parmesan.

It was time to repay her for the countless bowls of tasty spaghetti, so off we went to discover a bit of modern Italy in South West London.

Let me put things into context: my mother is one of the fussiest eaters and drinkers I know. To begin with she only drinks Chardonnay and getting her to drink Chablis (which is made from chardonnay grapes) is a challenge. She is also a vegetarian, doesn't like eggs and detests any kind of pungent cheese. Bibo had their work cut out.

On arrival, Theo, the restaurant's maitre’d-cum-head sommelier, treated us to a glass of Franciacorta – Italy’s rather underrepresented equivalent to Champagne – and some earthy truffle aranchini (little balls of deep fried risotto). The Franciacorta had a delicate sweet finish that complemented the richness of the truffle so well that we

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ordered another portion of both. So far so good, even for mum.

I ordered the braised octopus with potato, chilli and lemon, which although powerfully seasoned with parsley came perfectly tender and balanced. Mum ordered the Puntarelle alla Romana.

Puntarelle, otherwise known as ‘Rome’s favourite vegetable’, is basically a type of chicory and comes coated in a zesty anchovy sauce. The dish was slightly too simple, but tasted delicious nevertheless.

For Primi we shared a plate of homemade tagliolini that came coated in lashings of butter sauce and was finished with thin shavings of white truffle on top.

A simple dish, but definitely the highlight.

Next came our mains. Mum opted for yet more pasta (I told you she liked it) and went for the filling dish of squash and ricotta ravioli doused in potent sage butter. I went classic and ordered a lightly fried fillet of Cornish plaice that came with chunks of beetroot, spinach, crisp strips of prosciutto and a tangy salsa verde.

To finish, we shared the almond tart accompanied by sweet, syrupy prunes and crème fraiche. The generous portion of tart, which had more of a cake-like consistency, was beautifully sweet and a triumphant end to a phenomenal feast.

Bibo, you nailed it.  146 Upper Richmond Road, SW15, 0208 780 0592; biborestaurant.com

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BEFORE SUNRISE Guests at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Belmond Copacabana Palace can enjoy a private sunrise picnic at Christ the Redeemer as part of an exclusive package. A once in a lifetime opportunity and another reason Rio’s top of our travel bucket list. To book, visit belmond.com

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Turkish Delight A private peninsula on the south coast of Turkey proves the ultimate spot for a family to relax in the sun Wo r d s P e n d l e H a r t e

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s a mother of three, businesswoman and former model, Jasmine Guinness is a woman who needs a holiday, and knows it. When she explained that: ‘people who read on holiday always have a better time because it’s total escapism, both physically and mentally,’ she articulated my feelings exactly. Because what I want most from a holiday is a place to read. A beautiful place in the sun, where all my immediate physical needs are met – and those of my family – in order that I can be left in peace to read. But this is harder to achieve than it sounds. Anyone with children knows that for a holiday to be a holiday, you need to be able to reclaim your own brain for yourself, away from the incessant random demands made on it, and this is not something that happens easily.

So we came to an all-inclusive resort. It might not be the most imaginative holiday option, but when your ambition is to find rest and relish in it, the promise of having no decisions to make for a full week is an exciting one. Letoonia in Fethiye, on Turkey’s south coast, is a vast hotel on a completely private peninsula. Set in absurdly lush surroundings (over 268 varieties of fauna, requiring near-constant watering in this dry part of the world) it’s a beautiful spot. Imagine pine trees, bougainvillea, jasmine and roses all vying for space and creating a wilderness of colour. There are three private beaches, four pools (one indoor), eight restaurants, nine bars, a spa, a kids' club and countless available sporting

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TRAVEL / WANDERLUST activities. It’s almost a village in itself, a sprawling, hilly one with funicular railways and golf buggy taxis (flag them down when you’re flagging) connecting locations such as the pools and the beaches with the life-sized chess board, the theatre and the eateries, plus the archery course, the tennis courts and the water slides.

But if this sounds big and busy, it doesn’t feel it. On our visit, in high season and during the school holidays,

THIS is a UTOPIAN, moneyfree SOCIETY where everything IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE accommodation is at full capacity but still there is no crowding, queueing or scrambling for pool loungers. Everything is quiet and seamless. The all-inclusive ethos creates a utopian, money-free society where everything is always available to everybody and there’s no competitiveness or conspicuous consumption (nobody seems to overeat or drink despite the bottomless plates and glasses, which makes a convincing case for the goodness of human nature). We walk round the village unencumbered by anything as pedestrian as a wallet.

Accommodation is in bungalows with carved wooden details designed by award-winning Turkish architect Nail

Çakırhan. Our two bedroom suite is comfortable and spacious, with a shady balcony offering impressive sea views, so quite quickly we settle into a form of routine, loosely based around meals.

Buffet dining suits us and the largest restaurant is situated at the tip of the peninsula, by the lighthouse, offering sea views in all directions. Options are endless and alongside all the high class if fairly standard international fare is a good selection of Turkish meze – every day brings a delicious new twist on the aubergine – and there’s enough variety not to ever get bored. There are two a la carte restaurants too, one of them offering a curious fashioning of Japanese

food and the other a beachside fish venue, but we stick to the buffets with their wide array and child-friendly setup. We quickly discover our favourite place for lunch – on the beach, where salads and Turkish flatbreads offer light options alongside a chilled glass of wine. The children choose pasta with tomato sauce every day without exception, fully believing themselves in culinary heaven, and we are delighted that the ice cream stall opens punctually after lunch every day and then closes for the rest of the afternoon.

Days pass in a haze of swimming – the pool? Or the beach? Which pool and which beach? – and we enjoy everything from the waterslides that drop into the sea to the pedalos and rowing boats in the bay, as well as the elegant bananaleaf style hammocks that dot around the resort. One day we take a trip on Letoonia’s luxury yacht, which takes us around the peninsula, stopping to swim in clear turquoise waters and to shop in the market. In the evenings we enjoy all-singing, all-dancing performances from the in-house amateur dramatics group, whose enthusiasm and fantastic costumes fill the village amphitheatre with energetic shows every night.

So, the reading count went well. Not only did I reread Jayne Eyre but I caught up with Meg Wolitzer and Philip Roth too.

In terms of physical and mental escapism, I certainly had my fill. u Special offer for Letoonia bookings before end of January 2015 - 7 nights all inclusive including flights from £504.00 at letoonia.com

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GRAND TOUR John Lewis’ Fusion collection captures the spirit of adventure, celebrating a global range of styles, with eclectic furniture, ethnic-influenced fabrics and decorative accessories. Be an armchair traveller and transform your home with farflung influences, no matter where you live. johnlewis.com

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10 of the best

Vintage finds, intricate crockery and Pantone's Colour of the Year

BAUHAUS PRODUCTS

Wo r d s g e m m a b i l l i n g t o n

PORCELAIN BAUHAUS LIGHT SWITCH, Berker Serie

1930, POA, ivoryegg.co.uk

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WHITE BRICK CLOCK,

Leff, £239; beut.co.uk

JUX COAT STAND, £160; habitat.co.uk

Culture Clash Julie B rendel Textiles

MR CHAISE LONGUE,

by Mies van der Rohe, from £7,152; aram.co.uk

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Combining her affinity for colour with a passion for cultural traditions from around the world, luxury textile designer Julia Brendel launches a duet of striking fabrics: ‘Africana’ (pictured) and ‘Arabica’. These two new collections echo the shapes and colours found in African and Middle Eastern culture, paying homage to the heritage of these exotic destinations with a modern twist. £38 per metre; juliabrendel.com

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HOMES & INTERIORS / NOTES PK22 LOUNGE CHIAR IN WALNUT LEATHER,

VERY BERRY

Republik of Fritz Hansen, £3,686; fritzhansen.com

P a n t o n e C o l o u r o f t h e Ye a r

Colour experts Pantone have announced ‘Marsala’ as the Colour of the Year 2015. Described as a ‘naturally robust and earthy wine red,’ many interior brands have followed suit and introduced it to their ranges.

Prepare to welcome this rich berry hue into your home and for Marsala madness to hit the high street. pantone.co.uk

EASTERLY BLANKET

by Eleanor Pritchard, £320; eleanorpritchard.com

MY PRECIOUS The Ruby Tree

West London designer, Bethan Gray, and Islamic Art & Craft scholar, Mitchell Abdul Karim Crites, have teamed up to launch the Ruby Tree, a collection of beautiful tableware and furniture inspired by Islamic design. The collection is available exclusively at Harrods. Photo ©Julian Abrams; therubytreecollection.com

KAISER IDELL

table lamp, £537; fritzhansen.com

SECOND LIFE Pipoca

Pipoca is a haven of upcycled and vintage furniture. The team stock eye-catching, lovingly restored homeware and also offer a bespoke ‘customer design’ service, whereby a client’s old piece of furniture can be given a new lease of life. pipoca.co.uk

NESTING TABLES

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PICK BOOKY NOOK The London Alcove Company

Too many books and not enough storage? Call on The London Alcove Company. Their bespoke interior cabinets and bookcases will have your beloved library neatly displayed in no time at all and there's a free design and quote service available. londonalcove.com

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INTERIORS / FEATURE

FIRE IT UP Put some heat in your life this Valentine’s Day with a fire from London fireplace specialists Grate Expectations Wo r d s e l i z a b e t h h u t t o n

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his February, cuddle up with your partner in front of a cosy roaring fire from the Wimbledon-based fireplace experts, Grate Expectations. Having been established over 25 years ago, this familyrun business is recognised as one of the industries greatest with each member of the showroom team having been taught by the leading, Government-approved, training provider, HETAS. Providing a complete service, the friendly advisers are more than happy to help and are committed to ensuring you leave them having found the perfect fire.

Most impressively, while Grate Expectations continue to specialise in

antique period fires, they have adapted and evolved with the ever-changing interior design industry to become stockists of the most stylish contemporary fires from DRU. Intended to add that certain je ne sais quoi to your home, DRU Fires lead the way in innovative design with many of their creations making impressive, slick and sophisticated centrepieces. With an emphasis on both style and technology, DRU are consistently creating some of the most advanced fires that the market has to offer with generous heat outputs, a high efficiency of up to 85% and the ability to create your own flame from your iPad or phone. To see is to believe so pop into the showroom where many of these fires and gadgets are on display so that they can be tested by you and your family.

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CUDDLE UP with your PARTNER I n front of a cosy ROARING FIRE from GRATE EXPECTATIONS To create a rustic, cosy ambiance, take a look at Grate Expectations’ selection of wood-burning stoves which are not only twice as efficient as the traditional open fire but a cleaner alternative. The Ivar stove from DG (above) is a popular choice for London homes with it’s fantastic large view window. Defra approved, this stylish burner is safe and compliant to burn wood, suitable for smoke controlled areas and saves you those all important pennies.

With such innovative, style and design across all varieties of fireplaces, you’ll be sure to fall in love with a fire from Grate Expectations this February. Visit now.  Grate Expectations, 1-3 Station Buildings, Kingston Road, SW20; 020 8540 8387, 020 8543 9989;

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HOMES & INTERIORS / PRODUCTS EARNEST STUDIO & DANA CANNAM DESIGN,

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ISABELLE STANISLAS

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Embracing an innovative, modern approach whilst keeping traditional values at its core, Kew House School takes an exciting stance on 21st century education. With state-of-the-art facilities, a broad curriculum and excellent pastoral care, Kew House is

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ALL ABOARD! International childrenswear brand Marasil have opened their first UK shop in Westfield, White Ciy. Expect stylish, designer style clothing in ages newborn to 12-years-old.

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The Falcons School for Girls Independent School for Girls aged 3-11 years

Achieve Academic Excellence ‘London’s Most Creative Preparatory School’

Come and visit us in our new home in Putney for our Open Day on Saturday 21st March 2015 from 10.30am – 12.30pm

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KIDS & EDUCATION / NOTES HAPPY FEET Fe r r a g a m o M i n i Ferragamo Mini is a reworking of two iconic Salvatore Ferragmo designs for girls – the famous roundtoed ballerina shoe and Varina, the enduring bestseller finished off with the brand’s signature Vara bow.

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SHELF LIFE

DOODLE FLIP DRESS UP £ 7. 9 5 L a u re n c e Ki n g

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ANOTHER P L A N ET Space Travel Dice

This interactive game from Laurence King Publishing will keep kids entertained for hours telling the story of astronauts and everything intergallactical. £9.95; laurenceking.com

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Cracking Code Since September 2014, ‘coding’ has replaced ICT (information and communications technology) on the new National Curriculum Wo r d s A m a n d a C o n s ta n c e

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The coders of the future will be the architects and builders of the digital age.

Kathryn Parsons, chief executive and co-founder of Decoded, a company in the heart of east London’s Tech City which runs Code in a Day courses, says: 'We desperately need digital creators – talent – for the UK to be a global player in tech. Coding is the new building block for the world. There are lots of intelligent, young people out there but only a fraction of them are learning to code on the web. Bringing coding alive is essential, not just in the classroom but also by parents sitting down with their kids and learning together.

Whether you are six or 60, this has a place in everyone’s lives. Coding is the new literacy.'

In west London, two enterprising women are bringing coding into the classrooms of Notting Hill. BlueSHIFT Coding was set up by Heather Lyons, a web designer and Elizabeth Tweedale, an architect, designer and computer scientist. Both have young children and a missionary zeal to get kids coding.

'Our aim is to enable young people to become creative users of technology

CODERS OF THE FUTURE will be the ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS of a DIGITAL AGE rather than passive consumers,” says Tweedale, a 30-year-old American.

'We are not trying to create a nation of computer scientists but in future we all need to have some understanding of computation,' she says.

BlueSHIFT Coding is already running classes at Chepstow House School, Wetherby and Falcon School for Girls, as well as after-school courses at the company’s studio in Monmouth Road, and will be launching new classes in Kensal Rise after Christmas.

Tweedale and Lyons have developed their own approach to teaching code to children between the ages of 5-12.

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at university level and the teaching for younger children has often been a 'watered down' version. 'That just doesn’t work for children,' she says.

'It’s too slow. Have you ever seen a three-year-old work an iPad? They’re so quick, they aren’t held back by preconceived ideas.'

BlueSHIFT Coding is all about 'taking creativity in all forms in order for children to solve problems', says Tweedale. She describes a favourite project in the lessons– ‘Teddy Hacking’.

This is when the children bring in old, no longer loved soft toys and turn them into robots by adding sensors, LEDs and other micro-controls. It’s great fun.

“The huge challenge is finding teachers that can teach this,” says Tweedale. From now on, KS1 (Key Stage1) children will have to understand core elements of computer science, while those in KS2 must be able to understand and edit code and KS3 pupils must learn to be able to write their own code. At the latter stages, the teacher will need training in computer science. There is currently a huge shortage, Tweedale says.

Despite the dearth of qualified teachers there are plenty of initiatives for keen coders. Founders4Schools recently held an Appathon UK to get students to design and create an app prototype – the top three were then coded by university students and the winners were presented with their winning apps in the House of Commons last November. And Code Club, a nationwide network of volunteer-led after school coding clubs, now has more than 2,000 clubs up and running. u blueshiftcoding.com

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ÂŁ1,225,000 Freehold

This superbly modernised four bedroom property has been updated to an exacting standard and is now an excellent family home. Melrose Avenue is located in an enviable location almost on the doorstep of Wimbledon Park, with great access to Wimbledon Park and Southfields villages and their District Line tube stations.

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ALLFARTHING LANE, SW18 A beautifully presented, mid-terrace Victorian family home full of character and charm, that is on the market for only the third time since its construction. Approx. 2,497 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 receptions, kitchen/dining/family room, cloakroom, cellar/utility room, 39’ south facing garden.

Freehold Guide Price £1,500,000

BROCKLEBANK ROAD, SW18 A stylish Victorian end-of-terrace house with an excellent wrap-around extension creating a spacious, contemporary kitchen/dining/family room. Approx. 1,704 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining/family room, cloakroom, 38’ south-west facing garden.

Freehold Guide Price £1,095,000 SOLD

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ATHERTON STREET, SW11 An extremely well proportioned terraced house, which has been extended to create a wonderfully open living and dining area suitable for modern family life. Situated close to Battersea Park. Approx. 1,976 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £1,750,000

ORBEL STREET, SW11

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Situated within the area known as ‘the Sisters’ and close to Battersea Park, this is an extremely well presented and proportioned semidetached family house. Approx. 1,484 sq ft. Energy Rating: E.

Situated on the ground floor of this popular Victorian mansion block, this delightful and substantial apartment is close to Battersea Park.

Approx. 1,010 sq ft. Energy Rating: D.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, garden.

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LYNETTE AVENUE, SW4 A well proportioned Victorian conversion flat located within Abbeville Village. Ideal for access to the local shops and restaurants, extensive transport links and the open spaces of Clapham Common. Approx. 961 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room.

Lease to 2113 Guide Price £795,000

CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12

CHERITON SQUARE, SW17

An outstanding refurbished flat, close to the transport links of Clapham South and Clapham Common. Approx. 833 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen/reception room, garden, cellar.

A maisonette arranged over the top two floors close to the amenities and transport links of Balham stations. Approx. 881 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, study, garden.

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Guide £1,295,000 Ravenswood Road, SW12

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WIMBLEDON PARK ROAD, SW18 Offering the very best of loft style living, an exceptional three storey apartment. Approx. 1,225 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 2/3 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, shower room, open-plan reception/kitchen/dining room, utility room, roof terrace, parking.

Freehold Guide Price £875,000

PILSDON CLOSE, SW19 Located within a cul-de-sac location, a terraced family house offering excellent access for Southfields Village, District Line Underground and Wimbledon Common. Approx. 875 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, open-plan reception/dining room, front and rear gardens, parking.

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Heythorp Street, SW18

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Chatto Road ÂŁ1,075,000 Freehold ituated directly between the commons this extremely spacious flat (over 1400 s ft) is arranged over three floors which has the potential to easily be developed into a three bedroom property. ith an end of terrace position, the property gets sunlight from the front, rear and western sides of the building throughout the day.

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This stunning 5 bedroom house has ust been immaculately refurbished throughout and is presented in e cellent condition.

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south to Highgate in the north, but it is the surviving apartment developments that bear testimony to the Art Deco ambitions of so many architects. Remember that in their day Charles Raymond Hood, Robert Atkinson and Harry Weedon were once as famous as Norman Foster, Richard Rogers and Zaha Hadid are today. But can you still buy their designs? There are 250 Art

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Deco properties for sale in London at the moment ranging from a £11 million, fourbedroom apartment in St John's Wood at the top of the market to a £240,000 one-bedroom apartment within Du Cane Court in Balham at the bottom. But as a quick look at these properties proves, it is difficult to pin down exactly what the Art Deco style is. Its influences are numerous and varied and include, for starters, the decorative arts of the late 17th century, Cubism, Bauhaus, Ancient Egypt, Japan, Africa and even ancient Mayan art. But what makes it easy to spot from the street is that nothing else looked like it, either before or after its nadir. The most famous example is Florin Court within the Charterhouse Square gated community in EC1, which was built in 1936 and has been used many times as the home of Poirot in the eponymous TV series. There studio apartments sell for between £250,000 and £300,000.

But while its properties are sought after, it is within the world of interiors that interest in the style is gaining a new momentum. And it’s mainly because developers building prime properties in London are increasingly turning to the Art Deco palette when creating interiors.

Interior designer Anna GraceDavidson of Anna Casa Interiors thinks this is because it's “both glamorous and timeless at the same time”, a quality that appeals to anyone trying to sell a property with a high price tag to a wide range of potential buyers.

She also thinks it utilises the type of geometry that the human eye is naturally attracted to, although she attributes its more recent rise in popularity to the recent remake of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel The Great Gatsby into a film.

"I think people like it because the style's not too heavy, not too minimalistic and you can mix it with other styles without it jarring," she says.

And as Jay Gatsby says in the novel, when asked if you can repeat the past: “Of course you can, of course you can!”

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s a child if someone had asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up the answer would, almost certainly, have been anything but an estate agent. The list of vocations I felt I’d like to pursue ranged from marine biologist to solicitor to rock star.

After failing to achieve some of the results I had hoped for at A-level, my father even suggested I consider a knitting course at a certain university where the girl/boy ratio was 5:1, which I’m sure had nothing to do with his thought process. Dismissing the knitting course wasn’t easy but by then I had decided that my true skill set would be best utilised pursuing the career of being a surf bum, which I took to like a duck to water.

Eventually I began to grow up and, like many of my peers, fell into estate agency. At first, I still had a plan in the back of my mind that I would eventually make enough money to be a surf bum for life, or maybe a rock star.

However, slowly but surely I grew to love the job I had fallen into. I have now been an estate agent for nearly fifteen years, split almost evenly between Chelsea and Battersea, I have experienced some very good times and of course some incredibly tough patches which felt like they would never end. Looking back, these bad stretches rarely lasted too long but certainly felt like an eternity at the time, and I always felt I’d learnt far more than during the more buoyant periods. Whether the market is good or bad, being an estate agent puts

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you right in the thick of it. Helping clients through these times is hugely rewarding, whether it is achieving a great price, negotiating an onward situation, giving hard but honest advice, or just helping with ideas about how they can extend their home to benefit their lifestyle without compromising the saleability, should they have to sell or rent. I also have estate agency to thank for some of my closest friends who I met through either helping them buy or sell. I have now been with Douglas & Gordon for coming on seven years and although I’m bound to sound biased I can’t help but admire how they manage to balance traditional values as a company whilst always thinking ahead in a rapidly changing market. I feel very privileged to run the Battersea Park office for Douglas & Gordon and have seen it change from a somewhat lesser desired location, “south of the river”, to a thriving property hotspot with hordes of Chelsea refugees now setting up home here. I have always enjoyed the fact that the majority of our clients tend to upsize/ downsize within the Battersea Park area, unless they are moving out to the country, which is a testament to how much people enjoy living here. I’m lucky enough to enjoy Battersea Park on a regular basis with my dog and family… who are all delighted that I didn’t take up that knitting course.

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Kennington 020 7385 2296 kennington@lauristons.com

Land 020 8943 2211 land@lauristons.com

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Parkside St Peters, Plough Road, SW11

Prices from ÂŁ440,000

A fantastic new development of 44 one, two and three bedroom apartments by renowned London developers, the Thornsett Group. Situated within 1/4 mile of Clapham Junction, Parkside St Peters is ideally located for experiencing all aspects of London life. All apartments will be finished to a very high specification with integrated appliances to the kitchens, contemporary bathroom suites and a 10 year building warranty with many also benefiting from a private balcony. Completion due Spring 2016.

New Homes: 020 8879 9099

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Carlton Gate, SW15

Prices from ÂŁ885,000

A collection of stunning apartments by award winning London developers, Henley Homes. The development has 27 apartments and penthouses and is situated on Putney Hill, within 0.3 miles to East Putney District Line Tube Station and 0.2 miles from Putney Main Line Train Station. These spacious, high specification homes range from 925 sq ft to 1650 sq ft all benefiting from a private terrace or balcony and a 10 year building warranty. Completion due late 2015.

New Homes: 020 8879 9099

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Kennington 020 7385 2296 kennington@lauristons.com

Land 020 8943 2211 land@lauristons.com

Merton Park 020 8417 8054 mertonpark@lauristons.com

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Putney Bridge Road, SW18

ÂŁ2,250 pcm

A modern and contemporary apartment situated just a few moments walk from Putney high street and main line station. Finished to a high standard throughout, this beautiful two bedroom apartment offers two good sized double bedrooms, both with ample storage and en-suite to master. The open plan living room has floor to ceiling windows and a Juliette balcony. Additional benefits include secure underground parking, gas central heating and communal gardens. Offered furnished. EPC EER B

Putney Lettings: 020 8780 8780

Avondale Road, SW19

ÂŁ2,450 pcm

A wonderful four bedroom house presented in immaculate condition and located on a very desirable road. This delightful property comprises of a large double reception room, open plan kitchen, private rear garden, three double bedrooms, one single bedroom and two bathrooms. Avondale Road is very close to the shops and other amenities of Wimbledon Town. The closest transport link is Wimbledon mainline (National rail, District line and Tramline) offering quick and easy access into and out of London. EPC EER D

Wimbledon Lettings: 020 8405 5340

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Haldon Road, SW18

£1,250,000

A contemporary and beautifully presented four bedroom mid terrace house within 0.6 mile of East Putney underground station. The accommodation comprises of a spacious reception room, a stunning, well-proportioned kitchen breakfast room with a contemporary kitchen with bi-fold glass doors out to the rear garden. The first floor comprises a Master Suite with en-suite shower as well as a further double bedroom and contemporary bathroom. The top floor has two further double bedrooms and a large bathroom. EPC EER D

Putney Sales: 020 8780 8780

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Benjamin Mews, SW12

Guide Price £890,000 - £950,000

Substantial modern built town house set in this private development within 0.3 miles of Balham underground station. This imposing home is arranged over three floors and offers reception room with dining area, modern fitted kitchen with full integrated appliances, cloakroom, four bedrooms two with ensuite bathrooms and a third bathroom on the top floor. Outside there is off road parking and an attractive enclosed rear garden. No forward chain. EPC EER C

Balham Sales: 020 8772 9373

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Kennington 020 7385 2296 kennington@lauristons.com

Land 020 8943 2211 land@lauristons.com

Merton Park 020 8417 8054 mertonpark@lauristons.com

Putney 020 8780 8780 putney@lauristons.com

Wimbledon 020 8946 9468 wimbledon@lauristons.com

New Homes 020 8879 9099 newhomes@lauristons.com

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Queens Road, SW19

ÂŁ1,295,000

A beautifully presented four double bedroom Edwardian end of terrace home, situated on this popular residential road 0.7 miles from Wimbledon mainline station and particularly well positioned for local primary schools. With 1881 SQFT of floor space this stylish home has undergone a full high specification refurbishment throughout boasting a large kitchen extension with bi-folding doors, two contemporary bathroom suites, a south facing rear garden and a driveway with parking for one car. EPC EER D

Wimbledon Sales: 020 8946 9468

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s a quintessential Cotswolds Cottage located behind discreet gates on Battersea High Street, the property has a romantic history, having been built by the heir to the Banham Locksmith business for his mistress in the 1870s. With a pink front door, and wisteria and Clematis growing across the frontage, the property has a distinctly whimsical feel, while the shepherd’s hut in the garden offers a secret spot for romantic trysts. Unique and utterly charming, Victoria Cottage is set off Battersea High Street, a quiet street close to the River Thames and Battersea Square.

Arranged over three floors and benefitting from parking and a very private garden, the house has the perfect balance of living and entertaining space.

Douglas & Gordon, Battersea Park 020 7720 8077; douglasandgordon.com

Ellerton Road, SW18, £1,399,995

Grandison Road, SW11, £2,250,000

et well back from the street, this is an attractive and wide five bedroom family house in the popular Magdalen Estate which features a 65ft south west facing garden. The ground floor living space offers two reception rooms, a kitchen breakfast room, a utility room and W.C. On the first floor there are four good sized double bedrooms with a family bathroom and the top floor offers a further large en–suite bedroom. There is potential to extend the house on the ground floor kitchen (STTP).

his phenomenal five bedroom house has been more or less entirely rebuilt and designed by award-winning architects Minale and Mann. Not only is the finish and styling unique, they have also created a layout that makes the most of the internal space which measures just shy of 2,600 sq ft. The house is a showcase for renowned designer Buster and Punch to display their latest collection including light fittings, switches, door furniture and the custom built kitchen.

Carter Jonas, Wandsworth, 020 3603 3115; carterjonas.co.uk

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A superb example of a two bedroom Shaftesbury Cottage in fantastic condition throughout having been extended into the side return and with further potential to extend into the loft space (STPP). EPC=D.

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Fontarabia Road, Battersea

£3,358 pcm A well presented four double bedroom family home with south facing garden situated in a popular location close to the amenities and transport links of Clapham Junction and Clapham Common. Available from end March. EPC = E.

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Property News Aspire supports Balham Nursery Christmas Charity Evening

T FEATURE PROPERTY Augusta House is an amazing six-bedroom new build house on a private road in Wimbledon

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ith its partner property next door, Augusta House is the only new-build house in Wimbledon of its size and calibre to have come to the market for decades. The property boasts opulent interiors with stunning oak parquet flooring, a wine room complete

with tasting area and indoor swimming pool with a sauna and steam room. There is also a huge media room and a garden stepped over three levels.

Ellerton Road, SW20 Prices start from £6,950,000.

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he annual Balham Nursery Christmas Evening held on Thursday 18th December for the children, their families, friends and staff to raise money for the school and nominated charities was a huge success, with local estate agents – Aspire – once again pledged their support by donating a brand new iPad Air for the evening’s raffle.

The event supported two local charities – The Lily Foundation, which seeks to give hope, answers and support to children and families affected by Mitochondrial Disease for which there is no cure. One of the children at the nursery was diagnosed this year with the disease when she was 18 months old. The other charity is Klevis Kola – which runs nine different projects that aim to support refugee and asylum seeking families in Wandsworth, Lambeth and Merton. Clifford Harvey, director of Aspire’s Balham office comments: “We are delighted to continue to be involved with the Balham Nursery Charity Evening and consider both charities to be worthy recipients. Many of our staff live locally and all work within their local community and therefore supporting local schools is, we believe, a vital part of our role as a local business.”

Aspire Balham 020 8673 6111; aspire.co.uk

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The INSIDE SCOOP of NEWS in your area Mortgage myths cause families to miss out on their dream home

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ortgage experts warn that mortgage myths are leading house-hunters across London and the south east to miss out on their dream home by failing to take advantage of the lowest base interest rates in more than a generation.

The Bank of England has held the base rate at 0.5 per cent since March 2009, and it has generated remarkable opportunities for customers in the mortgage market.

But financial advisors are increasingly concerned that house-hunters are failing to make the most of a golden situation because many mistakenly believe that extra application checks introduced under the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) have

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endors need to consider who is going to be buying their property and dress it accordingly. Things to remember are: what stage of life they were in when they bought it? and why the property appealed to them?

The market has seen an influx of more particular buyers so showing your home in the best light to the most likely buyer should yield a prompt result. If the garden sold it to you then make it look stunning.

If the third bedroom showed you that you could grow as a family in your new home and is now a dumping ground, then clear it out and dress it accordingly. The reasons you bought your house are the most likely reasons your buyer will too.

Head of Sales at John D Wood & Co., Clapham 020 8673 2854; johndwood.co.uk

he last half of 2014 proved to be an interesting period in our local property market with a huge surge in stock levels as the market checked itself and the restructuring of the SDLT thresholds was announced in early December. Stock levels are dropping again though and we predict that the spring market will come early this year with the upcoming election on everyone’s minds. The overall feeling is that if you are looking to move, buyers are going to be most active in the first three months of 2015 so get those gardens tidy and touch up the paintwork to take advantage of a busy New Year period in south west London.

locked them out. Adam Champion of New Homes Group – which advises customers of Linden Homes – said that now is the moment for house-hunters to buy. He said the situation had led to lenders bringing out impressive new products, with savvy customers with hard-earned deposits or those using Help to Buy being able to now pick up three-year fixed rate mortgages at 2.99 per cent. “The changes from MMR were intended to root out bad borrowing but they have frightened off customers who are perfectly able to afford a mortgage,” Adam explained. lindenhomes.co.uk

JENNIFER YOUNG-THOMPSON Sales Manager at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, Southfields 020 8871 9655; kfh.co.uk

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s popularity for the area has surged among families and young professionals, the high street has flourished and we’ve seen Southfields become home to a wide variety of commercial occupiers and tenants as they compete to be a part of the upmarket village it is becoming. The introduction of familiar names such as Cook, Sainsbury’s and even a Marks and Spencer Simply Food on the horizon, has prompted a surge in demand. These additions have succeeded in attracting a higher calibre of buyer and as a result, commercial investors and developers are also very keen to invest locally.

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Burgoyne Road, SW9

ÂŁ999,500

A beautiful double fronted Victorian house situated on a secluded street in Brixton. The property has been refurbished to a high standard throughout and is being sold with no onward chain. Briefly comprising; Bright entrance hall, separate reception room, large kitchen family room with wooden floors and doors to a lovely courtyard garden, four double bedrooms, two modern bathrooms and a cellar. EPC = D

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Hendham Road, SW17

ÂŁ1,700,000

A simply stunning Edwardian family home, situated on a popular road near Wandsworth Common. The five bedroom house is laid out over three floors and comprises of approximately 2465 square feet of living space. Briefly comprising; entrance hall, large kitchen family room which leads through to a beautiful conservatory, a further separate reception room and a downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs you'll find a master bedroom with large en-suite bathroom, four further bedrooms, two with access to a Jack and Gill bathroom and an additional family bathroom. There's off street parking to the front of the house and a beautiful secluded garden to the rear. Also benefiting from a cellar and no onward chain. EPC = D Clapham Office | 0207 627 8084 | clapham@bushells.com

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Luxurious Lettings FEATURE PROPERTY Fitzgeorge Avenue, W14, £2,708 Per Month

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stunning two double bedroom apartment in a gated mansion building. Comprises a bright and spacious reception room, separate kitchen with space for dining, two large double bedrooms with storage and access to the balcony.

Featherstone Leigh, Fulham 020 7384 3012; featherstoneleigh.co.uk

Elbe Street, Fulham, SW6, £2,059 Per Month

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beautiful two double bedroom ground floor garden flat to rent, furbished to a very high standard with a contemporary feel.

The property also boasts an open plan kitchen/dining/reception area with fitted cupboards and excellent storage, a modern bathroom, sunny patio garden and is within close proximity to Imperial Wharf station and local amenities. £2,059 Per Month Plus £210 tenancy agreement fee.

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Onsite amenities Include: Residents Only Gym, Young’s Waterfront Bar & Restaurant, Tesco Express, Fred Ferge Personal Training, Michaela Mitoi Hair & Beauty Salon, Cake Boy French Patisserie & Coffee Shop, Edible Foods Cafe, Business Centre, Riverside Nursery, Hairdressers, Doctors, Dentist, Pilates Studio & 24 Hour Concierge, Underground Parking. transport links: Wandsworth Town is 3 minutes to Clapham Junction, 9 minutes to Vauxhall, 13 minutes to Waterloo, 25 minutes to Victoria (Source. TFL, approximate times only).

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The ESTAS awards Why is customer service so important for estate agents? Any agent not providing excellent service will get found out very quickly, especially in this day and age of social media. To help agents we’ve designed an auto Tweet facility so agents can get their positive feedback comments straight out on social media networks creating their own online ‘customer care’ PR campaigns.

Why have the ESTAs joined forces with the Absolutely London titles this year?

We just want to spread The ESTAs message to as many quality agents as possible and Absolutely has lots of those!

They are just the type of agents who would benefit most from taking part.

How can members of the public vote/ rate their agent? Your agent needs to be registered with us before you can rate them so if they’re not let them know and email us via our website.

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Why did you decide to start the ESTAS? My wife Sarah used to work for a local agent and it wasn’t until then that I realised how hard the job was. There are so many different factors to every deal and so many problems that can cause chains to fail. I realised then that most estate and letting agencies have a reputation they really don’t deserve. So I decided to start an award

Has it grown over the years?

Absolutely! It’s gone from strength to strength because the concept is simple and the benefits to agents start as soon as they sign up. The ESTAS logo on an agents’ website sends a clear message to new customers that the agent believes in providing the best service and they’re happy to prove it. As part of the competition process we also provide detailed client feedback reports to all agents taking part which enables them to measure their performance, highlights their strengths and weaknesses and helps them improve their service.

The 12th annual ESTAS ceremony takes place at the Hilton Park Lane on 17th April 2015. The awards will be presented by TV Property Expert Phil Spencer.

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scheme which recognises agents for the levels of customer service they provided their clients. However, I didn’t want to go down the route of a judging panel. I think if you’re going to judge any company in any industry on service the best people to rate that experience are the customers themselves. We managed to get Phil Spencer, the TV Property Expert, involved so in 2004 The ESTAS were born.

How can estate agents enter?

Agents can register by completing a simple entry form at www.theestas.com.

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Sympathetically restored Double fronted Crockerton Road, SW17 A substantial double fronted Victorian home which has been sympathetically and expertly restored. All rooms are of generous proportions with principal reception rooms running either side of the elegant hall. The kitchen/ breakfast room leads to the 44ft landscaped rear garden and also to the restored original conservatory. The first and second floors include seven bedrooms, one of which is laid out as a library/sitting room. ÂŁ2,500,000 Freehold

Wandsworth Common 020 8672 9077

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Detached family home Superbly appointed

Clarence Avenue, SW4 Set back from the road this detached 1930s family house, provides generously proportioned accommodation with scope to extend both on the ground floor and into the loft (STPP). The ground floor comprises two reception rooms, kitchen/diner and a shower room. The first floor has four bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally there is a garden which leads directly to the garage and off street parking. ÂŁ1,225,000 Freehold

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Stunning condition Four double bedrooms Harberson Road, SW12 A stunning and immaculately presented four double bedroom Victorian family home with two bathrooms, a double reception room, stylish kitchen diner, guest cloak room and private garden located on a popular road in Central Balham. This beautiful house has been fully refurbished throughout and is arranged over three levels.

ÂŁ1,150,000 Freehold

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Wimbledon 020 3750 9111

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Thorncliffe Road, SW2 A Victorian family house which has been elegantly decorated throughout.

The ground floor comprises a wide double reception room, fitted kitchen, a utility area, WC and access to a South facing garden. There is also the added benefit of a cellar. Over the first and second floors are four bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is ensuite. The large loft is suitable for conversion (STPP). ÂŁ1,100,000 Freehold

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A substantial detached period family home with a carriage driveway and a tranquil south facing rear garden, positioned on a popular West Putney road.

Reception room | Family room | Dining room | Separate study | Cloakroom | Boot room & pantry | Bespoke kitchen/diner | Master suite | Five further double bedrooms | Three bathrooms (one en-suite) | 83 X 60 Ft South facing garden | Carriage driveway | EPC rating D

Chartfield Ave, SW15 ÂŁ3,500,000

An exceptionally spacious (2787 Sq Ft) and very well presented five bedroom, four bathroom, end-terrace house with private garden, off street parking and a garage, located in prime West Putney.

End-terrace Victorian house | 2787 Sq Ft | Off-street parking | 29 Ft double reception room | Kitchen/dinning room | Private east facing garden with very open aspect to the south | Utility room | Downstairs W.C. | Master Bedroom suite with dressing room luxury en-suite bathroom | Four further double bedrooms | Two further bathrooms | en-suite shower room | Cellar | Garage with side access from Howard's Lane | EPC rating E

Carmalt Gardens, SW15 ÂŁ1,975,000

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Lytton Grove, SW15

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£2,650,000

Erpingham Road, SW15

£1,700,000

Edwardian freehold detached house | Large South-West facing garden | Integral garage | Ample off street parking | Wide entrance hallway and landings | Dining room | Drawing room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility room | EPC rating E | Master bedroom with large en-suite bathroom

Victorian freehold house | Unmodernised | 5 double bedrooms | 2 reception rooms | Cellar | Over 2150 Sq Ft | Potential to extend | 45 Ft x 30 Ft rear garden | Period features | EPC rating G

Ardshiel Close, SW15

Tintern Close, SW15

£1,300,000

Contemporary family home | Entrance hallway | Large eat-in kitchen/breakfast rooms with rational units and Miele appliances | Master suite with shower and dressing rooms | Two further bedrooms | Integrated garage | West facing garden | Off street parking | EPC rating D

£985,000

Terraced freehold house | Private West facing garden | Off street parking | Garage | Kitchen | 24 Ft reception/dining room | Master bedroom suite luxury en-suite bathroom with separate walk-in shower | Three further bedrooms | Bathroom | Large loft storage | Two communal gardens | EPC rating D

Tel: 020 8780 1100 / sales@warrenputney.co.uk / warrenputney.co.uk

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Putney Park Avenue, SW15

£6,500 PCM

Gwendolen Close, SW15

£4,500 PCM

Detached family home | Kitchen/breakfast room | Double reception | Conservatory | Fabulous garden | 5 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms (one en-suite) | Study | Cloakroom | Utility room | Garage | Off street parking | Close to Barnes Station | Tenant fees apply

Five bedrooms | Three bedrooms (one en-suite) | Large double reception room | Eat in kitchen | Cloakroom | Conservatory | West facing garden | Garage | Off-street parking | Prime West Putney location | EPC rating D | Tenants fees apply

Gipsy Lane, SW15

Putney Hill, SW15

£1,750 PCM

Spacious apartment | Large reception with balcony | Well equipped kitchen | Well-proportioned master bedroom | Second double bedroom | 2 bathrooms | Plenty of storage | Underground parking | EPC rating C | Tenant fees apply

£1,650 PCM

Superb two bedroom flat | Reception room | Modern kitchen | Two double bedrooms | Bathroom | Separate W.C. | Off-street parking | communal gardens | great location | EPC rating C | Tenant fees apply

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Wimbledon, SW20 A wonderfully spacious and very well presented detached family home in a popular West Wimbledon location with good access to Raynes Park station. Set over three floors the double fronted period property includes seven bedrooms, five reception rooms, garage and carriage driveway. EPC: D

Guide Price £2,350,000 • Detached Period Home • Period Features • Seven Bedrooms • Five Reception Rooms • Carriage Driveway • Garage

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With over 2,240 sq.ft. of living space this mid terrace, beautifully presented, period home boasts a large west-facing lawned garden. Located on this quiet road 'Between the Commons' this property is located perfectly for Clapham Common.

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Kensington Gate

6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Drawing room, Kitchen/dining room, Cellar, Garden, EPC: E.

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Notting Hill

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Battersea Park

A unique and charming cottage set behind a secure gate just off Battersea High Street. Arranged over three floors, the house has the perfect balance of family living and entertaining space.

Clapham

East Putney

Southfields & Earlsfield

Master bedroom suite, 3 further double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen, Off-street parking, Cobbled garden, EPC: F.

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Clarendon Drive SW15 £1,795,000 Freehold West Putney Sales 020 8785 6666 | wputneysales@dng.co.uk

Pentlow Street SW15 £1,350,000 Freehold West Putney Sales 020 8785 6666 | wputneysales@dng.co.uk North

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This delightful family home covering 2,530 sq.ft. has the perfect combination of living and entertaining space. The property has high ceilings and ample natural light throughout making it a very attractive property.

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A beautifully presented semi-detached family home, arranged over three floors and covering 2,080 sq.ft. The property is in good condition throughout and located on a popular road in West Putney.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), Kitchen/family room, Double reception room, Study, Garden, EPC: E.

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Kensington Gate

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Notting Hill

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Battersea

Battersea Park

A stylish, second floor, apartment situated in this popular purpose-built block with fantastic views over the river.

Covering 795 sq.ft, the flat is light, spacious and beautifully presented throughout.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen, Balcony, Underground parking, Concierge, EPC: C.

A bright and airy one bedroom apartment located on the first floor of this well-maintained mid terrace Victorian town house. The property is well-located, 'Between the Commons', near Battersea Rise and Northcote Road.

Double bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Reception room, EPC: D.

Clapham

East Putney

Southfields & Earlsfield

West Putney

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Waterside Point Anhalt Road SW11 £2,000 per week Fees apply Furnished Battersea Park Lettings 020 7498 5243 | battpklets@dng.co.uk

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Fulham

This is a stunningly presented apartment boasting two terraces with spectacular views of the River Thames and Albert Bridge. Designed by a London interior designer, the apartment benefits from the highest quality fittings throughout.

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A quirky and uniquely designed apartment arranged over three floors.

The open-plan dining room has rearaspect folding doors which open on to the exquisite roof terrace.

3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), Reception room, Open-plan kitchen/dining room, Roof terrace, Balcony, EPC: D.

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Kensington

Kensington Gate

South Kensington

Notting Hill

Pimlico & Westminster

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Nightingale Lane SW12 ÂŁ595 per week Fees apply Furnished/Unfurnished Battersea Lettings 020 7924 2002 | battlets@dng.co.uk

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Balham

Battersea

Battersea Park

This stunning home has been beautifully refurbished and extended providing flexible living and entertaining space.

This property truly is ideally situated for shops and restaurants on Nightingale Lane and Balham High Road.

2 double bedrooms, bedroom/annexe, Bathroom, Shower room, Reception room, Kitchen/dining area, 29 ft. southfacing garden, EPC: D.

A beautifully presented, larger than average family home situated within the popular Southfield's grid. The property boasts three good sized bedrooms and light and bright living accommodation, throughout.

3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, Kitchen, Garden, EPC: D.

Clapham

East Putney

Southfields & Earlsfield

West Putney

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