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SUPPER CLUB Meet Food Duo Jackson & Levine

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Street Feast

MODEL MARKET IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER

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Adventure, activity, rest and relaxation in St. Lucia

BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL All our favourite boxes, bottles and tubes

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The month's best beauty buys

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News and views from the designers 54 LEE BROOM

A brush with the design-guru

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72 PROPERTY NEWS News and views on the area

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ith summer finally here we're in serious need of a wardrobe update. We have plenty of pretty things to covet this issue to inspire your next shopping trip. Turn to page 19 for our latest SS17 trend edit: chic stripes. Or, if you want to inject a little whimsy into your look, then check out KG Kurt Geiger’s lustworthy lobster embellished slippers on page 17. Very Salvador Dali. Our cosmetic bags are also getting a makeover this month. We've rounded up our favourite products with the prettiest packaging - ideal for beautifying your dressing table. We're also excited about all the foodie fun that summer brings. We caught up with Street Feast co-founder Jonathan Downey to find out what's in store for Lewisham's Model Market this year. Meanwhile, with the launch of their new cookbook, dynamic duo Jackson and Levine reveal their top dinner party tips.

Bring on the hors d'oeuvres. All this and the usual mix of local events, shopping advice and property news.

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POETRY AND LYRICS Scott Albert William will be performing at Poetry and Lyrics, a unique festival highlighting how poetry, literature, music and song have been interwoven throughout history. 9 - 10 June. kingsplace.co.uk

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BACKYARD CINEMA Un ti l 4 Ju n e G re e nwi c h Pe ni ns u l a reenwich Peninsula has partnered G with Backyard Cinema to launch ‘Abode’, a cinematic series overlooking the Thames. The lineup includes Tom Ford’s ‘A Single Man’, Wes Anderson’s ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ and 'Lion'. u Peninsula Square, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10; backyardcinema.co.uk/greenwich

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

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

The O2’s 10th Birthday The O2 is the iconic home of unforgettable live music, sport and so much more. To celebrate the venue’s 10th birthday, alt-J will be gracing the stage on 16th June, with their only UK indoor show of 2017. Jamiroquai are set to follow on 24th June and Ed Sheeran returns after his three sell-out shows for a mega 4th date.

Pen in sula Square, SE10; theo2.c o.uk

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STIMELA THE MUSICAL 17 - 18 Ju n e G re e nwi c h T he a tre his vibrant musical tells a tale of men T in search of a better life in Johannesburg. Forbidden to speak and in almost complete darkness, the slave labourers develop their own language by slapping their gumboots and rattling their ankle chains. This unique piece tells their story through narration, music and dance. u Rooms Hill, SE10; greenwichtheatre.org.uk

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SARGENT: THE WATERCOLOURS

Fro m Ju n e 2 1 D u l wi c h P i c tu re G a ll e r y enowned as the leading R portraitist of his generation, Anglo-American artist, John Singer Sargent mastered the medium of watercolour during his painting expeditions to Southern Europe and the Middle East. This first major UK exhibition brings together 80 works from Sargent’s greatest period of watercolour production, with a showcase of his landscapes, architectural structures and figurative scenes. u Gallery Road, Southwark SE21; dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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

BALENCIAGA: SHAPING FASHION

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

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

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

O ngoi ng V&A

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

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theatre experience brings to life Shakespeare’s Classic tale of love and mischief on a summer’s night.

The staring point will be revealed to participants 24 hours before their mission commences.u omnibus-theatre.org

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Absolutely meets the co-founder of Street Feast Jonathan Downey Wo r d s j oy m o n t g o m e r y

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aunched in 2012, Street Feast is the brand that has been transforming London’s derelict and disused spaces into foodie paradises filled with exciting new popups and bars. From car parks to old markets and rooftops to office blocks, Street Feast has taken over locations across the capital including Canada Water, Dalston, Lewisham, Battersea and Bermondsey.

Returning for its fourth consecutive year, Model Market has put Lewisham on the map, transforming an abandoned 1950s market into a buzzing social

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FOOD & DRINK / LOCAL EVENTS DELICIOUS DESSERTS

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hub. This year the line-up is better than ever, with new stands including Nanban, the Brixton-based restaurant set up by Masterchef winner Tim Anderson. To get the lowdown on this year’s offering we spoke to Street Feast co-founder Jonathan Downey about all things street food.

Why did you choose Lewisham as a Street Feast destination?

When we saw the space we immediately wanted to revive it and bring something unique and exciting to the area. Model Market has a very loyal local following and that’s why we love being there - it’s a space to bring the community together with fantastic food, drink and vibes.

What's new for Model Market this year?

We’ve brought in two brand new traders, Japanese soul food from Tim Anderson’s Nanban and awesome tacos from Tacos del Rey, who launched on our opening weekend. Two Street Feast favourites from Hawker House have joined the Lewisham line-up this SAMPLE DISHES summer so we’ve also got FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE Venezuelan arepas from Petare and buttermilksoaked fried chicken from Mother Clucker.

Plus, our rooftop bar is now a Tequila Treehouse and we’ve got a new Gin Salon for proper cocktails, including icy cold Direct Martinis, and we’ve completely refurbished Winyl, our market wine bar.

It's a PLACE to bring the COMMUNITY TOGETHER with fantastic FOOD, DRINKS and VIBES

Which pop-up are you most excited about?

I think Nanban will be brilliant as Tim’s menu is unlike anything we’ve had at Model Market – the Scotch bonnet ponzu butter glazed deep-fried chicken wings are magnificent. We’ll be encouraging all our traders to keep their menus fresh s o there will be loads of delicious new things to try this summer. ◆ Lewisham Model Market 196 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6LS streetfeast.com Doors open every Friday and Saturday from 5pm till 1am.

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How do you select which food stands go in each year?

We want to keep things exciting and fresh with new food, but we also have lots of local traders who’ve been there from the start and are an important part of what we do. For example, Adrian from Mama’s Jerk grew up in Lewisham and used to eat at the market 20 years ago - so for those guys being a part of the history means a lot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bags of style

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

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Maje

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

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

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PICK SWIM STYLE Alexandra Miro swimwear

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

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SUMMER JACKETS ACNE STUDIOS

Mock suede jacket £1,300; mytheresa.com

CRUSTACEAN CHIC KG Ku r t G e i ge r

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

T BY ALEXANDER WANG

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

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Frilled embroidery denim jacket £69; stories.com

SCARLET WOMAN Next

Every now and then the high street throws up a winning look that fashion insiders go wild for. This season Next’s peasant blouse is one such item. With its intricate, aztec-inspired embroidery and on-trend volumous sleeves, this high street hero gives the designer interpretations a run for their money; £40. next.co.uk

ISABEL MARANT

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

ZARA

Embroidered jacket £49.99; zara.com

THROWBACK BAGS Furla

To celebrate its 90th anniversary Furla has launched an exclusive capsule collection, showcasing the evolution of style throughout the years. Using the brand’s iconic Metropolis mini bag, the collection features nine styles, each with interchangeable front panels.

From the rock n’ roll ‘50s to the punk ‘80s - the question is, which one will you choose? £145. eu.furla.com

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TOPSHOP

Tall pink elbow ripped jacket £49; topshop.com

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MONIES Striped earrings £171.15; farfetch.com

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

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

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

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

MONSE SS17

MARY KATRANTZOU Striped silk blouse £775; mytheresa.com

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

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

FENDI Striped pumps £625; farfetch.com

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

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MANGO Striped blouse £25.99; mango.com

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

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

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

MERIDIAN FITNESS Greenwich, SE8 W o r d s A n n i e M ay B y r n e - N o o n a n

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eridian Fitness prides itself on being a centre of bodily health and wellbeing for the well-heeled residents of SouthEast London. Offering an expansive gym and state-of-the-art spa centre, it's certainly living up to the vision.

We are here to sample the delights of the spa, with a deep stone massage and express facial.

After a thorough consultation with our therapist, we are given a tailor made treatment. The massage begins with an inhalation of Elemis jasmine oil - the spa uses the award-winning brand for all its treatments - in preparation for an hour and a half of deep relaxation.

The treatment is perfect for those who enjoy aromatherapy but crave something stronger to deal with muscle pain. Using a seductive combination of warm oil and smooth stones, our therapist gently kneads away any knots of tension.

After an hour we are turned over and our facial begins. The upper body element of the massage is incorporated into the facial, allowing us to remain relaxed and undisturbed. Despite being an express facial, it doesn’t feel rushed.

The therapist’s expert touch makes the treatment feel holistic as she gently massages away pressure points in our forehead.

All too soon we leave Meridian, trying to regain our composure after an hour and a half of bliss. We shall return soon.◆ M E R I D I A N H E A LT H C LU B & S PA 38 Creek Rd, London SE8 3FN meridian-fitness.co.uk

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Strobe Lighting L abel.m

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

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PICK DAILY SHEILD Elemis

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

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

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GLYCOLIC ACID BEAUTY BUYS ECO COSMETICS Kewekõ S kincare

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

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

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

GALLIC GIRL Nars

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

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

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REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask 50ml £32; spacenk.com

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SUPERDRUG Naturally Radiant Glycolic Overnight Peel 30ml £5.99; superdrug.com

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

PETER THOMAS Roth Glycolic Acid 10% Moisturiser 63ml £33; cultbeauty.co.uk

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REVIVE GlycolicRenewal Peel Professional System £190; panachecosmetics.com

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EAU NATURELLE

A generation of perfumers are exploring the enchanting world of natural ingredients Absolutely investigates W o r d s m i c h a e l d o n o va n

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atural perfumes date back over 5,000 years when Egyptian priests first anointed the statues of their gods with scented oils. Sadly, over the last century, the increasing costs of natural ingredients and the infinite choice proffered by man-made, molecular 'notes' have seen these fragrances fade into obscurity.

However, natural ingredients are currently enjoying a much deserved renaissance in the world of beauty, and perfumery is no exception. A new generation of devotees is conjuring unique and pure olfactory magic from these unadulterated essences.

Abel is a wonderfully exciting new Perfume House created by a former winemaker. Frances Shoemack was searching for a modern natural perfume and, unable to find one, decided to create her own. Kismet lent a hand when Shoemack saw a video of Master Perfumer, and fellow New Zealander, Isaac Sinclair pontificating the connection between perfume and wine.

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Complex AND BEGUILING - nothing beats NATURE at her BEST Their collaborative vision is Abel’s ‘Vita Odor’ (Living Fragrance), a collection of five natural Eau de Parfums combining 21st century technology with mother nature’s finest ingredients. Each scent is composed of a highly concentrated mixture of natural oils and 'isolates' (single odour molecules extracted from natural raw materials). The addition of natural isolates to Abel’s formula means access to ingredients previously unavailable in a natural perfumer's palette. For example Musk, traditionally sourced from the male musk deer, can now be naturally derived from the Ambrette Seed. Sinclair puts it simply: “Creating perfume without musk is like cooking without butter”. However, with this new development, dynamic and natural fragrances can be created that last all day on your skin. The collection includes the beatific summer spirituality

of 'Golden Neroli'. It's a luscious soft floral that opens with glowing neroli and matcha tea accord floating over a rich jasmine sambac, petitgrain and ylang ylang heart that descends into a warm, soft sandalwood base. This is the perfect everyday scent for warm weather. 'Grey Labdanum' uses a hint of grapefruit and violet to launch a slightly smoky fragrance, where dark incense and ambergris collide with warm patchouli.

This is an outstandingly sensual scent with charisma that will work equally well in the bedroom or boardroom. In ‘White Vetiver’ a cool, fresh, Haitian vetiver opens with a creamy lime and mint bouquet and closes with a subtle caramelised woody dry-down.

Elegant and well behaved so it can be taken anywhere.

In the stunning French village of St Guilhem le Desert, perfumer Nicholas Jennings uses local wildflowers, organic essential oils and alchemy to create the Sharini range of organic scents. Ingredients are often handpicked and distilled on site and great care is taken to preserve the natural balance of the local ecosystem. The resulting perfumes conjure the timeless beauty of the locale and serve as the perfect olfactory translation of the landscape.

'Ambre Essentiel', launches with the citrus/ spice scent of cardamom, set against a light, refreshing combination of bergamot and mandarin, before a sumptuous dry-down redolent of vanilla and the titular amber note. 'Iris Veritable' is a fresh green scent with strident floral aromas that speaks to the elegance and grace of its namesake, while the floral/musk of 'Musc d’Hibiscus' has a distinct opening characterised by the simultaneously bitter and fresh note of grapefruit. The scent of hibiscus seed mingles with the exotic floral notes in the perfume’s heart to create a lasting, powerful aroma that will cocoon and envelope the wearer.

Complex and beguiling - nothing beats nature at her best. ◆

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

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LOUNGE BAR AND KITCHEN This is the destination for excellence in South East London. OUR award winning executive chef Matt Pilkington creates dishes that are both organic and delicious.

Like our food menu, the exquisite cocktail, wine and ale menu changes with the seasons.

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

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

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What to drink

GRAPE NEWS

Wine recommendations for the month

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

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

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

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

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

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

Napoli Pizza

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P i z z a P i l g r i m s We s t I n d i a Q u a y

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

For perfectly cooked Napoli slices you can’t beat Pizza Pilgrims. The London-based chain run by brothers Thom and James Elliot is launching its biggest ever site in Docklands. We can’t wait.

12 Hertsmere Road, E14 pizzapilgrims.co.uk

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

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The weather’s getting warmer which can mean only one thing: rooftop bars. We’ll be heading to new opening Bokan, London’s latest cloud-grazing restaurant for expert cocktails and a restaurant with serious views.

40 Marsh Wall, E14 bokanlondon.co.uk

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

Wo r d s C H A R L O T T E J O H N S T O N E

01 THE GREAT EXHIBITION, DULWICH

This quirky pub is reminiscent of the Great Exhibition 1851. A busy events calendar, quirky interiors and superb menu makes it one of the most exciting destinations in Dulwich.

193 Crystal Palace Road, SE22 greatexhibition.pub

02 TOASTED, DULWICH

RIVER VIEWS

Toasted is a favourite for foodies and wine lovers with a ‘paddock to plate’ ethos and a wine list to please even the most stubborn of connoisseurs. .

36-38 Lordship Lane, SE22 toastdulwich.co.uk

Peninsula G reenwich

Having just been awarded two AA Rosettes, the Peninsula Restaurant not only has killer river views but the new season menu has mouth-watering plates like Surrey Farm beef fillet with black truffle and jerusalem artichokes and blood orange cheesecake.

1 Waterview Drive, SE10 peninsula-restaurant.com

03 BRICKHOUSE, DULWICH

Brick House’s sourdough bakery and cafe is set in an airy, ex-electrical warehouse. Their sourdough won a bunch of awards including best baguette at the World Bread Awards.

1 Zenoria Street, SE22 brickhousebread.com

04 FRANKLINS, DULWICH

LOCAL FAVOURITE The Commercial

Escape the city, put your feet up and claim your own cosy corner at Herne Hill’s favourite local – The Commercial. After a complete refurbishment it boasts a modern British menu, extensive drinks collection and laid-back interiors.

212 Railton Road, SE24 thecommercialhotelhernehill.co.uk

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This trendy little spot offers brunchers a buzzy atmosphere and great food. No need to panic if you don't like oysters; they also serve eggy bread with maple syrup and a banging bacon sandwich.

157 Lordship Lane, SE22 franklinsrestaurant.com

05 CHAPTERS OF BLACKHEATH, BLACKHEATH

In the heart of Blackheath Village, Chapters offers 2 AA Rosette dining with something for everyone. Pop in to enjoy cooked, continental - even American-style breakfasts with pancakes and waffles.

43-45 Montpelier Vale, SE3 chaptersblackheath.com

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CAFÉ ROGUE

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Café Rouge

Café Rouge’s spring menu has landed, offering classic French dishes for a steal Wo r d s C h a r l o t t e J o h n s t o n e

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afé Rouge always conjures nostalgic memories for me. I remember when I used to go there for hot chocolates with all the trimmings on Saturdays with my grandparents.

It was always cosy, welcoming and elegant.

Dulwich Village is no different. Café Rouge still has that relaxed brasseriestyle feel we know it best for; the warm greeting at the door, the classically French à la carte menu and the temperate music in the background. All still present.

With a new menu to celebrate spring, it was time to revisit the old red café.

On first study I was surprised to see no lamb but perhaps they were overcome with choices for their new set menu.

After a busy Mother’s Day, they had run out of a couple of choices such as the mackerel rillettes and the moules. I went for the terrine de jambon to start, a ham hock pea and mustard terrine with a shallot and raisin chutney. It came with chargrilled rye and caraway bread and a garnish of watercress. It was light and fresh, presented nicely.

Mains was a tarte de printemps, a homemade shortcrust pastry tart

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with confit shallots, emmental and goats’ cheese, sundried tomatoes and watercress. It was a bit like a quiche and was served with house salad. I enjoyed it's comforting element and rich flavour.

It went very well with the wine I was recommended, a snappy little picpoul by Domaine Sainte-Anne from LanguedocRoussillon, France.

But the highlight was the pudding. I saw lemon posset on the menu and went for it straight away. Other items included the torte au Chocolat, with vanilla crème fraiche. The posset was a good choice.

A creamy yet piquant dessert with a moreish finish.

Café Rouge might not be the first thing you think of when choosing where to go for an evening meal. But it certainly offers that familiar and comforting element with service that’s relaxed and friendly. I’ll be back soon for that hot chocolate with all the trimmings.

The spring set menu offers two courses for £12.95 and desserts for an extra £3. ◆ CA F É R O U G E 96-98 Dulwich Village, SE21; 020 8693 9316; caferouge.com

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Supper Club

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

Absolutely steals their secrets...

Interview Hannah Hopkins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HH: Your supper clubs look so beautiful.

What are your tips for throwing the perfect dinner party?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HH: What would be on your playlist?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HH: What do you do to unwind?

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

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

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

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

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

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CARIBBEAN SUN Everybody knows that St Lucia is a place to relax, but we discover that it's also a place for a high energy activity holiday...

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ISLE of PLENTY

From mountain climbs to rainforest adventures, Saint Lucia offers action as well as laid-back luxury W o r d s E ly s i a A g n e w

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you’ve had your fix of lazy days, Saint

I find PERFECTION at every POINT, from the TILES to the TOILETRIES Lucia has a wild side too. There’s plenty of island to explore, so why not make the most of it. Julian Toussaint, the hotel’s Head Therapist offers yoga classes, running clubs and trail runs around Pigeon Island and along the untouched east coast. The island’s climate means that the mountains are covered with lush greenery, perfect for picture-postcard trekking. A ziplining experience at Rainforest Adventure is another must for adrenaline seekers. Hanging hundreds of metres above ground, you’ll fly through the incredibly peaceful and truly exotic rainforest. If you fancy a day trip, book onto the Mount Pimard Segway Tour, LucianStyle. You’ll glide the historical nature trail, enjoying breathtaking views and scenic stop-offs along the way. Seeing

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the west coast in a new light, we stop off at Pebble Beach, the Morne Pimant viewing point and the StoneFace Fish Pond.

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

Whether ziplining through the rainforest, browsing the local markets or soaking up the sun by your rooftop pool, Cap Maison is the most exclusive, truly divine Saint Lucian destination that will tick all the boxes for a relaxing, romantic or rejuvenating adventure holiday. A breathtaking location, fine food and the perfect blend of tranquility and adventure.

Every guest is a friend here, and you’ll leave feeling truly spoilt. With paradise coves, glittering beaches and idyllic hideaways, there are very few places more beautiful and thrilling than Saint Lucia. ◆

CAP MAISON

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

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TRAVEL / UK GETAWAY THE HOTEL

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wned by celebrated chef Raymond Blanc, Le Manoir is the ultimate gastronomic staycation in the UK. It has won countless awards - from being named best UK and European Hotel 2016 by The Times to Favourite UK Hotel 2016 from TripAdvisor - and with faultless service and Michelin-starred food it’s not hard to see why. Set in a grand, old house in a small, secluded Oxfordshire village, it nails old-fashioned luxury and is an ideal respite from hectic London life.

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ll 32 of the rooms are individually designed with decor inspired by Blanc’s French heritage. Some are based in the house itself, but our favourites were the Garden Suites, just down the path from the main building. Not only are they the largest but they have their own small but serene gardens, too. Before your dinner, take time to stroll the expansive kitchen gardens, providing veg and herbs to be served in the restaurant.

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xpect full-on gourmet grandeur.

Raymond Blanc’s two-Michelinstarred restaurant is headed up by executive chef Gary Jones, who has created a celebrated menu of modern French dishes.

Go all-out by opting for the five or sevencourse tasting menus, which can be paired with wine chosen by the sommelier. Just make sure you’re quick - there are only 32 tables and they can get booked up three months in advance. Dinner kicks off in the hotel lounge, where over a glass of Brut and moreish canapes you can survey the menu.

Standout dishes include risotto of wild mushrooms with truffle cream, roasted fillet of Aberdeen Angus beef and melt-in-themouth pear tarte tatin.

WHAT TO DO

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ased in the beautifully green Chiltern hills, there are plenty of options for outdoorsy types.

Hikers and bikers are well catered for and the hotel team can also arrange golf, fishing, riding and shooting if you fancy it. Visit beautiful Blenheim Palace, only eight miles away, where you can tour state rooms and private apartments of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough.

THE DAMAGE Double rooms start from £572 a night. Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Great Milton, Oxford OX44 7PD, belmond.com

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OFF THE WALL The new collection from Galerie Wall coverings features distressed damasks, ornate mehndi patterns and ikat designs that combine to reinvent traditional global patterns, providing the perfect backdrop to display any treasures collected during your travels around the world. galeriehome.co.uk

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Bullseye embroidered round cushion, £40 habitat.co.uk

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Felt storage bucket, £18 johnlewis.com

MUUTO

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NEPTUNE

Winsford china, from £11 neptune.com

Art of Glass HABITAT

Maui oak longer, £70 habitat.co.uk

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Zara Home British contemporary artist Simon Costin has collaborated with Zara Home on a series of images promoting the SS17 collection.

Taking inspiration from a series of 18th century engravings, he has used models to display glassware and textile pieces. zarahome.com

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CHINA LIGHT

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

Botanic print, £78 rossandbrownhome.co.uk

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Raj Tent Club French wrought iron pieces make a garden feel stylish in a slightly colonial way. Create an outdoor room with these and other pieces from the Raj Tent Club's beautiful selection. rajtent.com

Gatsby drinks cabinet, £660 hutsly.com

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Nina Kullberg Swedish designer Nina Kullberg has collaborated with London-based award-winning artist Hormazd Narielwalla to produce two limitededition cushions based on his artwork, titled Jazz. The pieces are named New York and Chicago. £67.95, ninakullberg.com

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Grohe and Philips This clever, 100% waterproof shower speaker attaches to the shower rail and pairs seamlessly with any bluetooth device to bring you music, podcasts and radio shows while you wash. It comes with a stylish charging base and is totally portable too. £60, grohe.com

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WILD & WOLF Illuminated globe light, £90 johnlewis.com

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A BRUSH with LEE Absolutely meets designer and multi-talent Lee Broom Wo r d s h a n n a h h o p k i n s

HANNAH HOPKINS: You studied theatre and fashion. How did you come to be involved in the world of furniture and product design?

LEE BROOM: I originally trained as an actor so my career path wasn’t design at all. When I was 17 I entered a fashion competition called The Young Designer of The Year which was judged by Vivienne Westwood and I won. This then led to me working for her in London and Paris for around 10 months. She showed me how she was influenced by techniques of the past and made them relevant for the modern day. After that I studied at Central St Martins and to help support myself I set up a small business providing décor advice. This cemented an organic move into interiors.

HH: How did you come to start your company?

LB: Just after graduation in 2000 I was commissioned along with my friend and colleague from Central St Martins, Maki Aoki, to work on what was to become London bar ‘Nylon’. After the project was nominated for the Evening Standard Bar of the Year Award, we set up an interior design practice called Makilee Design which created interiors for independent bars, clubs and restaurants across London. After four years I started my own label focusing on furniture and lighting. I applied for a Princes Trust grant to help

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HOMES & INTERIORS / Q&A I love STRIKING THE BALANCE

between

MODERNISM and NOSTALGIA get my business started. It made me think about a business plan and strategy which really allowed me to start the business on the best possible footing. I worked out of my apartment near Portobello Road at the time and launched my first collection ‘Neo Neon’ in September 2007 at the London Design Festival.

HH: What's been your favourite project to work on and why?

LB: My recent collaboration with Wedgwood was a really interesting project to work on. The idea was for me to create a prestige range of limited edition vases using their iconic Jasperware. I spent many days in the Wedgwood archive and visiting the factory in Barlaston, Stoke on Trent. It was fascinating working with the team and the factory to understand the meticulous processes and craftsmanship involved in making the pieces and it is wonderful to be a part of their history.

HH: You’ve got quite a different aesthetic to a lot of your contemporaries. What would you say your key influences are?

LB: Post-modernism would be a key influence. Art Deco also.

HH: Where do you find inspiration for new designs?

LB: I find a lot of inspiration when I visit cities across the world, especially galleries, exhibitions, but also just walking around - taking in the architecture, soaking up the street.

My brain works very visually so if I see something interesting I store it away in my memory and then tap into it later on. I’m also inspired by materials and manufacturing techniques and how I can utilise the traditional in new ways, striking the balance between modernism and nostalgia, re-imagining silhouettes and playing with form and shape.

HH: Do you have a set process or specific methods for bringing a design to life?

Are there particular materials or colours that you like to work with?

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PH: Which three items could you not live without?

HH: My iPhone, sketch book, pencil.

HH: What advice would give someone starting out in design?

LB: I think different disciplines in design are more integrated now than they were when I started out ten years ago. So my advice would be to be diverse and don’t stay within your comfort zone.

HH: What’s your favourite colour?

LB: Black and white is a very classic combination but also very modern. It works with any colour palette and brings a sense of edge to a space.

HH: Is there anything you haven’t achieved professionally yet that you want to tick off?

LB: I’d love to design a hotel; I think it would encompass a lot of disciplines form by background. I’d also love to design a pop concert or theatrical production, that would be cool. We have grown rapidly as a brand over the past ten years however, there is still so much we would like to achieve. I still always feel like we have only just begun. ◆ leebroom.com

LB: I’m never without my sketchbook so I have a library of designs which I develop with my design and production teams. Each aspect of creating a product gives me the opportunity to evolve. We’re always experimenting with new materials and styles in the studio which makes it exciting for people who like my work, they never know what to expect next.

HH: If you could have the opportunity to work with someone from any period, across any industry, who would it be and why?

HH: It would have been great to be part of the art scene in New York in the late seventies, early eighties. Warhol, Keith Haring and Basquiat. It was a very raw time in New York City and very creative too.

HH: What’s your favourite and least favourite part of the job?

LB: It is wonderful to collaborate with craftspeople who have been working with their material for decades. My least

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SWEET LIKE CANDY Summer dresses for little girls don't get any sweeter than Caramel's delightful silk and cotton creation, Carola, pictured here. £321 caramel-shop.co.uk

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Family Racedays are fun, relaxed and a great day out

SMALL TALK Days at the races, summer dresses, cuddly toys and nostalgic bags for tots

IN THE BAG

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

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Sally Nencini ¢ These knitted lambswool toys are soft, and completely huggable. Made in Norfolk

by Sally, her animal range is designed to be durable, washable and loveable. ◆ Mrs Bunny, £40, sallynencini.com

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

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

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

W H AT I S I T ?

The first global medical conference for pre-university students.

W H O I S I T F O R?

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

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

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

WHAT WILL THE PROGRA MME BE ?

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

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

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

WHO WILL BE SPEAKING?

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

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his month sees the first ever National Writing Day with a whole range of events and activities planned across the country. Organised by writing charity First Story, the aim is to inspire schools,

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“We want to give students an edge, and stop them thinking about medicine applications as a series of A-Level results and a week’s work experience,” says Dr Brierley. “This conference will give students a vision of how they could be the doctors of tomorrow.” ◆

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

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

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

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Most satisfying transaction After the sale fell through on a beautiful house in SE4, the lovely family that owned the house were on the brink of giving up on their dream move to the country. We managed to find a buyer just in time and seeing the family so happy was very rewarding.

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Momentum in the UK Market While most were concerned about the after effects of the referendum in June 2016, I feel the property market is still very strong. We faced a very uncertain market due to the results of the referendum, which caused many mixed opinions across the property market, however facts and figures show that the property market is prosperous and demand is rising, pushing prices higher up. A report provided by the Royal institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) shows that the number of properties coming to the market has dropped, while the number of buyers continues to rise. The UK has also had an influx of non-UK based investors purchasing in major UK cities. I feel that although the property market is currently facing some challenges, it is still proving to be one of the best investments you can make in the UK.

The average London first-time buyer now has to come up with a deposit of almost £90,000, according to data from Lloyds Bank. At this Bellway Homes Kent Wharf development in Deptford Creek, homes offered with the Help to Buy London Government-backed scheme, would see sharers only needing to raise 14% of that figure.

With regeneration of the area, Deptford is rising in popularity.

S E 2 2 , £ 1 , 3 0 0,0 0 0 This semi-detached, four bedroom home came onto the market as two separate flats and needed a complete renovation and refurbishment from a buyer ready for a project. The sale reminded us there are motivated buyers who are looking for a house they can truly transform into a space of their own specification.

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ach week we continue to see mortgage lenders fight for their position at the front of the mortgage rate queue. The latest offering being a new low rate 5-year fixed offering from HSBC. They can now offer customers a 1.69% 5-year fixed, beating the previous best in the market which was a Yorkshire Building Society 1.74% deal. Ultra-low mortgage rates persist as banks battle to remain competitive.

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William started working for Pedder two years ago and is now a senior member of the sales team. He is passionate about the local area and can often be seen taking advantage of the numerous bars and restaurants on Lordship Lane & Bellendon Road.

He is also a keen tennis player, social runner and fast-improving home chef.

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Neo Bankside, Southbank SE1 A spacious third floor apartment in a modern development The light and bright, open plan reception room/kitchen has floor to ceiling windows, wooden floors and winter garden to the back whilst the master bedrooms has its own dressing area. Onsite amenities include 24 hour concierge service, gym, landscaped communal gardens. Available furnished. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room/kitchen and winter garden. EPC: C. Approximately 107.40 sq m (1156 sq ft).

Guide price: £1,200 per week

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Balmoral House, One Tower Bridge, SE1 A brand new apartment for sale adjacent to London's Tower Bridge This attractive sixth floor apartment offers luxury living with the finest in modern technology including remote control lights, comfort cooling, underfloor heating and blinds as standard. Featuring 2 bedrooms, reception room, 2 bathrooms, balcony and concierge. EPC:B. Approximately 768 sq ft (71.32 sq m)

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WHATS YOUR NEXT MOVE? If you are thinking of moving then now is the time to speak to one of our property experts.

We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 417 offices across 58 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience.

Contact us today on 020 8115 9703 to arrange a free market appraisal or visit KnightFrank.com/wimbledon.

Guide price: £3,950,000

Westside Common, Wimbledon SW19 A light and stylish contemporary house within an attractive walled garden setting. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/reception room, roof terrace, cellar, garden, garage, off street parking. EPC: D. Approximately 366.8 sq m (3,948 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8115 9703

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Guide price: £8,500,000

Coombe Hill Road, Coombe KT2 This beautifully presented newly built house is set in a private cul-de-sac. 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/family room, indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, self contained annexe, 3 car garage, garden. EPC: B. Approximately 1167.9 sq m (12,571 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8115 9703

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A DEDICATED TEAM TO SELL YOUR HOME If you are thinking of selling your property then now is the time to speak to one of our dedicated sales team.

We pride ourselves on delivering the best service to our clients; whether using our leading research for a better understanding or market trends or the local expertise of our property agents.

Contact us today on 020 8115 9703 to arrange a free market appraisal or visit KnightFrank.com/wimbledon.

Guide price: £2,550,000

Woodview Close, Kingston Vale SW15

A modern detached house in a private cul-de-sac, backing directly onto Richmond Park.

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, study, kitchen/breakfast room, garage/games room, roof terrace, garden, off street parking. EPC: C. Approximately 356.9 sq m (3,842 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8115 9703

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Coombe Lane West, Coombe KT2 A light and bright well designed home which has a 124' garden with a southerly aspect.

7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, reception room, dining/family room, kitchen, study, utility room, WC, garden, off street parking. EPC: D. Approximately 306.2 sq m (3,295 sq ft). wimbledon@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8115 9703

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eighbouring London Bridge and Borough Market, this bright and open top floor, one bed apartment in a Grade II Listed building offers stylish central living and a share of the freehold. With high ceilings, large windows to the east and west of the apartment, wooden flooring, air conditioning and views across the rooftops toward the Shard, this property is full of character and light. u

verlooking Chislehurst golf course and offering over 5,000 sq ft of accommodation, this five-bedroom detached house is positioned on a large plot on a premium gated private road. The property includes an outdoor swimming pool and 200 ft rear garden. With an abundance of character features, there is also further potential to extend and improve the property. u

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Southern Home Ownership is proud to present The Wren Building comprising a beautiful selection of one & two bedroom apartments available through shared ownership.

ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT PRICES FROM

TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT PRICES FROM

Based on a 35% share of £450,000

Based on a 35% share of £597,000

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OVAL QUARTER, EYTHORNE ROAD SW9 7RH Terms and conditions apply, for more details visit www.shosales.co.uk/wrenbuilding. In accordance with Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, these details and images have been prepared with due care, however the information contained therein is intended as a preliminary guide only. Price correct at the time of press, May 2017.

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Blue-Chip Buyers and Tenants Are Waiting For Your Property.

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OAKFIELD COURT, CLAPHAM, SW4 A pleasant three bedroom apartment situated close to the open space of Clapham Common and boasting excellent transport links.

The apartment briefly comprises three double bedrooms, spacious and bright reception room, separate kitchen and family bathroom with shower over bath.

Further features include a well maintained large communal garden and parking. Offered furnished and available now. ÂŁ1,900 PCM

DAFFORNE ROAD, TOOTING, SW17 A fantastic three double bedroom apartment with private patio situated moments from Tooting Bec tube station (Northern line). The apartment briefly comprises fully fitted dining kitchen providing access to private patio, three double bedrooms with master boasting en-suite, further bathroom with shower over bath and cozy TV room/snug. The apartment has been recently decorated throughout and is situated ideally for excellent transport links and a short distance to Tooting Bec Common. Available now.

ÂŁ2,200 PCM

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PENDENNIS ROAD, STREATHAM, SW16 Martin & Co are delighted to offer this refurbished two double bedroom apartment situated in a well maintained period conversion. The apartment briefly comprises spacious and bright reception, separate modern fully fitted kitchen, family bathroom with shower over bath and two double bedrooms. Situated just off the popular Streatham High Street offering all major bus routes, excellent local amenities and a short distance to Streatham Station. £440,000

ST HELEN’S CRESCENT, NORBURY, SW16 Located a short distance to Norbury Station and the open space of Norbury Park a fantastic three bedroom top floor period conversion. The apartment briefly comprises surprisingly spacious reception/dining room, fully equipped modern kitchen, family bathroom with shower over bath and three bedrooms with master boasting en-suite bathroom. Situated within a stone’s throw of the convenient high street offering all the popular local amenities and the excellent transport links of Norbury station and all major bus routes. The apartment features ample natural light and an excellent finish throughout, viewings are highly recommended. £475,000

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

by N I G E L L E W I S

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

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

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We’re moving

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R o om s to m ov e

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

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

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

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

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

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

P r i c e to pay

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

R e n ts i n r ev e rs e

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hampste ad Manor

by N I G E L L E W I S

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Let’s hope the millions being poured into the site’s refurbishment and conversion secure its future for another 174 years. ◆

Prices at Hampstead Manor start at £755,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and rise to £3.5 million for the townhouses.

More information visit mountanvil.com or call 020 7776 5730

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Guide price £1,189,400 Leasehold For more information, call Graham Lawes 020 8858 9986 or email graham.lawes@eu.jll.com

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Central Greenwich Approx. 1,288 sq ft (119.7 sq m) Available immediately EPC: D

£2,800 PCM Unfurnished For more information, call Yasmin Forrester 020 8858 9944 or email yasmin.forrester@eu.jll.com

22 College Approach Greenwich SE10 9HY

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PROPERTY / COUNTRYSIDE

PIMLICO £20,000 PER MONTH

FA M O U S P L AC E S

by N I G E L L E W I S

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

CAMDEN STARTING FROM

£1.2MILLION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PROPERTY / STAR HOMES

BLACKHEATH £850,000

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

CATFORD £390,000

HENRY’S KNOCKOUT TERRACE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PROPERTY / COMMUNITY NEWS

Pedder Community Promise Photography P I E R R E A L O Z I E

International Orchestra “Classical Takeover” of the Crystal Palace Overground Festival

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he London Mozart players – UK’s leading Chamber Orchestra - are delighted to be presenting a weekend of concerts on the 17th and 18th June at their home of St John the Evangelist Upper Norwood. It will be the first time that classical music has featured as part of the Crystal Palace Overground Festival.

The programme for the weekend will include events suitable for audiences of all ages, featuring international artists, young musicians from Croydon alongside local schools, community choirs and the Croydon Gospel Choir.

On the 17th June, the internationally acclaimed organist Thomas Trotter will join the LMP to perform Poulenc’s Organ Concerto, the Croydon Gospel choir will sing Vivaldi’s Gloria and join forces with the choirs of local Harris Academies and the Crystal Palace Community choir for a performance of “Adiemus” by Karl Jenkins.

On Sunday 18th at 12.00, narrator Rebecca Kenny and the LMP present Roald Dahl’s ‘Little Red Riding Hood’, with music by Paul Patterson. Families with children of all ages will delight in

this entertaining rendition of the wellknown story, the music played by an array of wind instruments and piano.

BBC Young Musician 2016 Sheku Kanneh-Mason, performs Haydn’s Cello Concerto with the LMP at 4.00 on June 18th.There will also be a side/side performance of Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony with young musicians from Croydon Music & Arts. The concert concludes with Mozart’s great Haffner symphony.

A truly great weekend of music and music making.

Many thanks to Pedder for helping to advertise and sponsor the LMP. Tickets: londonmozartplayers.com

Goose Green & Dulwich Park Fairs

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e were delighted at such an superb turn out for both the Goose Green and Dulwich Park Fair as part of the Dulwich Festival.

The glorious weather added to enjoyable days for local residents and stallholders; an excellent platform for local community business owners to showcase their talents .

It was also a welcome opportunity for The Pedder Group to share its deep ties with the community through its Community Promise activities. From sponsoring The Herne Hill Free Film Festival, St Christopher’s Hospice, The Feast and also the local Schools (Further details are available on our Pedder Community Website (www. pedderproperty.com/Community).

The crowds enjoyed live music, magician acts and local food stalls, offering something for everyone. It was reassuring to see so many people eager to support their local businesses, and this really drives home how lucky we are to have this remarkable network of people around us.

The Pedder Group is a family run company, which is why we value giving back to the community. Therefore we are very proud to be one of the sponsors of the Dulwich Festival.

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LONDON SQUARE ORPINGTON SHOW HOME AND SHOW APARTMENT NOW OPEN Set in spacious, landscaped grounds, London Square Orpington is a desirable collection of modern 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 3 and 4 bedroom houses.

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Thoroughly upgraded by the current owners with high attention to detail. A rarely available property EPC: D

A simply stunning early Victorian house for sale, located in this highly sought after residential road on West Dulwich/West Norwood border.

The property has been extended and completely refurbished to an extremely high standard, creating a beautiful interior. EPC – D

Please call our Crystal Palace office: 020 8670 7160

Please call our Dulwich Village office: 020 8299 0922

Barry Road, East Dulwich £1,450,000

Gaynesford Road, Forest Hill £1,200,000

A substantial 5 double bedroom, 4 bathroom, semi-detached family home. This wonderful property is just over 2,600 sq ft, in close proximity to schools such as St Anthony’s and Goodrich and offered with no onward chain. A perfect family home. EPC E

A truly beautiful four bedroom family home for sale on one of Forest Hill’s most sought after roads.

Designed and built by Mr Ted Christmas during the Edwardian period, this property offers an abundance of character. EPC D

Please call our East Dulwich office: 020 8299 3721

Please call our Forest Hill office: 020 8314 4070

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Ferndene Road, Herne Hill £1,575,000

Hall Drive, Sydenham £1,200,000

A 5 bedroom semi-detached house, with two reception room, conservatory, spacious kitchen and a large garden on a tree-lined residential road in Herne Hill. EPC: E

A superb four bedroom semi-detached house located on charming a private road. Comprising lounge, extended kitchen/dining/entertaining space of 28’2ft, utility room, cloakroom and a beautiful landscaped garden. EPC E

Please call our Herne Hill office: 020 7739 5926

Please call our Sydenham office: 020 8659 0220

Hainthorpe Road, West Norwood £525,000

Clevedon Road, Crystal Palace £650,000

An immaculately presented two double bedroom garden flat for sale on a sought after street in West Norwood. This charming conversion flat occupies the entire ground floor of an attractive Victorian building and benefits from a beautiful private garden. EPC; D.

A beautifully presented and much upgraded three bedroom Edwardian end terrace house quietly positioned on a sought after road in Penge. An ideal opportunity for those seeking a characterful home, this spacious accommodation boasts superb room proportions. EPC; E

Please call our West Norwood office: 020 8670 9008

Please call our Crystal Palace office: 020 8670 7160

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Kestrel Avenue, Herne Hill £1,300 Per Calendar Month

Ross Road, South Norwood £2,500 Per Calendar Month

Gilkes Crescent, Dulwich Village £4,800 Per Calendar Month

A one double bedroom, ground floor fl at on a popular tree-lined residential road within walking distance to Herne Hill. EPC: D

A stunning and contemporary four / five bedroom terrace house in South Norwood to rent. Finished to the highest of standard.

EPC: C

Stunning 5 bedroom family home with off street parking and pretty rear garden.

Moments from the centre of Dulwich village. Available immediately EPC: F

Please call our Herne Hill office: 0207 739 5926

Please call our Crystal Palace office: 020 8670 7160

Please call our Dulwich Village office: 020 8299 0922

Jennings Road, East Dulwich £2,150 Per Calendar Month

Collingtree Road, Sydenham £1,450 Per Calendar Month

Kemble Road, Forest Hill £1,750 Per Calendar Month

A beautiful house to let with open plan kitchen/reception room, 2 bathrooms and private garden. Offered on an unfurnished basis. Available early June. EPC D

A first floor maisonette comprising an open plan kitchen and reception, bathroom and private garden. Close to Sydenham Overground and offered partfurnished. EPC D

A well-presented three-bedroom house to let in Forest Hill arranged over three floors.

EPC D

Please call our East Dulwich office: 020 8299 3721

Please call our Sydenham Palace office: 020 8659 0220

Please call our Forest Hill office: 0208 314 4070

Auckland Hill, West Norwood £1,450 Per Calendar Month

Dalkeith Road, East Dulwich £2,100 Per Calendar Month

Border Road, Sydenham £3,125 Per Calendar Month

A two double bedroom purpose built fl at to Let in West Norwood. Situated on the ground floor, with excellent living space and private garden. EPC: C.

Beautiful three bedroom upper floor Victorian maisonette with dine-in kitchen private rear garden, three bedrooms and stunning original features. Available now.

EPC: D

A four double bedroom family house.

Comprising two receptions, cloakroom and kitchen overlooking rear garden.

Offered part-furnished, close to Sydenham and Penge West rail. EPC G

Please call our West Norwood office: 0208 670 9008

Please call our Dulwich Village office: 020 8299 0922

Please call our Sydenham Palace office: 020 8659 0220

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Elm Park Gardens, Brixton From £799,000

Oakside, Upper Norwood From £615,000

Elm Park Gardens is an exclusive development of just six, 4 bedroom family homes located close to Brixton and Herne Hill. Each house has a large open-plan kitchen, dining, living area with doors opening onto the private garden.

Oakside is located between Crystal Palace, Streatham and Norbury in Upper Norwood and offers a collection of seven 3 and 4 bedroom houses with off street parking and private gardens. The houses offer spacious living areas and separate kitchens.

New Homes Herne Hill: 020 7738 6839

New Homes Herne Hill: 020 7738 6839

Lawrie Park Place, Sydenham Price: To Be Released

The Triangle, Gipsy Hill From £565,000

Lawrie Park Place is an exclusive development of 27 four and five bedroom contemporary town houses and semi-detached and detached villas in a private, gated setting. Located within the desirable ‘Lawrie Park Triangle’ in Sydenham.

The Triangle provides an exclusive collection of seven 2& 3 bedroom apartments located close to Gipsy Hill and Crystal Palace. Each apartment offers spacious open plan living with access to a balcony. Some units available on Help to Buy.

New Homes Herne Hill: 020 7738 6839

New Homes Herne Hill: 020 7738 6839

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All in it together At Pedder we believe that community is all about people. That’s why as well as supporting the great museums and galleries in our local area, we help to promote neighbourhood events (like the Herne Hill Film Festival – pictured above) that help bring people together.

Being involved with these events gives us a better understanding of our areas and hopefully better local knowledge.

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