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SACRIFICE 18 - 2 0 Au g u s t Ro y a l Fes ti va l Ha ll his spectacle of dance, art and film is some of the best work yet from The T Iceland Dance Company. Part dance, part ballet, part rock concert, part film – Sacrifice spills from the stage into an immersive festival inspired by ideas around ritual, religion and art. u Belvedere Road, SE1; southbankcentre.co.uk

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hen it-girl Poppy Delevingne was papped wearing an intricately embroidered Aztec print cape, the fashion world sat up. The designer, it transpired, was the relatively unknown Nadya Shah.

Covering dresses, tops, coats and capes, Nadya Shah’s designs are characterised by a contemporary spin on folkloric embroidery.

Sourcing ethical, handwoven fabrics from her native Pakistan, the designer is passionate about championing sustainable fashion.

Her label provides long term employment opportunities for artisans in her hometown.

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Spotted on a number of famous faces, Shah’s designs act as a pièce de résistance to any ensemble. Make like Poppy and pair the Dhalia Cape with dressed-down denim and a billowing blouse for festival-ready style. Or, for a cool alternative to a summer cocktail dress, try the Lina Fuchsia Nomad Jacket. The chinoiserie embellishment gives a nod to this season’s oriental trend - all it needs is an crisp shirt, culottes and heeled sandals. ◆ nadyashah.com

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Brit Girl Alexa Chung

After months of anticipation, Alexa Chung’s eponymous fashion label has officially launched into the fashion sphere.

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PICK ROBED IN STYLE Zara

This season Hillier Bartley and Attico have both embraced the decorative charm of the kimono. The SS17 look is all about fusing the traditional Japanese silhouette with the aristocratic eccentricity of a silk dressing gown. Zara’s stunning blue iteration will look a million dollars with tasseled, shoulder-grazing earrings and kitten heels; £59.99. zara.com

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the neighbouring brands; a fashion microcosm that transports us to a world of glam rock, groupies and 1970s Bohemia.

In non-stretch denim, white tee and skinny scarf, Morris is a pure personification of the brand. ‘We were going to do vinyl for next season’, she muses, spotting my high shine vinyl trousers. ‘About six months ago Julia Hobbs from Vogue told me “do vinyl and do it quick!” I just didn’t do it quick enough’, she adds with a throaty laugh. This casual name-dropping of the stylish and the starstudded turns out to be a recurring theme throughout our conversation, littering her memories and offering a glimpse into the impressive social network of this fashion PR-turned-designer.

f you thought rock and roll was dead then clearly you haven’t met Jess Morris and Tim Rockins. Both tousle-haired and denim-clad, you’d be forgiven for thinking they’d just stepped off the Glastonbury stage. In fact, this inimitable couple are the brains behind fashion brand Rockins. Eat your heart out Kooples, because these guys are the real deal.

I meet Jess Morris, one half of the design duo, in the sartorial melting pot that is a fashion PR’s headquarters. We pass rail upon rail of high-end wares before finding Morris standing sentinel beside a line-up of Rockins’ latest designs.

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The Rockins love affair began after Tim and Jess met in Notting Hill, working as an illustrator/DJ and fashion PR, respectively. Fast forward a few years and they find themselves at home with two kids wondering what to do next.

Describing themselves as ‘very Good Life’, the creative pair were known for their homemade Christmas presents - everything from Monopoly boards to bespoke vinyl music covers - and one year they created a small run of 1920s inspired silk scarves. Little did they know that Rockins had just been born.

'The scarves were our entry point into the fashion industry’, Morris explains.

‘Tim and I were always looking for those old 1920s scarves that people wore in the 1970s - it’s the aesthetic we love and what our rock and roll heroes were always wearing - but they just weren’t available.

Within two to three seasons our scarves were in so many stores. We caught the wave’.

It’s worth noting that among the group of friends who received the first Rockins scarf were fashion royalty Kate Moss, Jamie Hince and Katie England. As a result Rockins appeared in high profile fashion editorials and even around the neck of Mossy herself. Now that’s what you call promotional gold dust.

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Following the success of the scarves, in 2016 Rockins moved into ready-to-wear, selling everything from printed tees and silk shirts to waistcoats and non-stretch denim. Irreverent yet stylish, luxe yet laid-back, the collection is a visual mashup of Morris’ love of vintage fashion and her husband’s urban aesthetic. ‘We’re heavily influenced by music, it inspires everything we do’, Jess explains. ‘Tim is an ‘80s kid and brings a street vibe to the brand, while I’m stuck in the ‘70s'.

This love for all things retro can be traced back to Morris’ childhood,

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FASHION / INTERVIEW spending Saturdays working at her Mum’s vintage store. ‘I always loved going to jumble sales - you would put your hand in and come out with all these 1950s fabrics and Victorian lace’, she recalls.

‘This was the 1970s and everyone looked fantastic because they were wearing second-hand clothes. It was like an amazing dressing up box’.

It’s clear that this immersion in the world of time-worn objects has become embedded in the brand’s DNA. How does Jess reconcile this nostalgia with the fast pace of the modern fashion industry?

‘Originally we said we’d only do two collections a year, all our denim would be well worn in and we’d spend time on customisation’, she says with a wry smile.

‘But it’s tricky when you have an agent constantly asking “what’s next?” and stores wanting newness every month.

There’s an impatience and demand in the fashion world that is unavoidable.

We’re just trying to keep our charm in a commercial world without selling out’.

Navigating the demands of a contemporary fashion brand might be tricky, but Jess and Tim have fought to hold onto their ‘charm’. From the packaging, which sees scarves folded into cassette boxes and 7-inch vinyls, to the ‘brandzine’, a print magazine inspired by

old music fanzines, you can’t help but be impressed by their dedication.

Rockins husband, Rockins home and even Rockins kids - yup, check out the brand’s Instagram page - Jess Morris is certainly living the Rockins life. ‘I had dinner with Vivienne [Westwood] on Monday night in Paris and she couldn't believe I was doing my own clothes line’, she says with unwavering casualness. Yet, despite her obvious successes, Jess still suffers from that all-too-familiar feeling of imposter syndrome. ‘Sometimes I feel like a fraud because I didn’t go to St Martins or train as a designer’, she explains. With such distinctive style, intuitive design skill and impressive contacts to boot, something tells us she’s going to be just fine. u rockins.co.uk

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CHLOE Hudson Small Leather Shoulder Bag, £1,315; chloe.com

MANGO Printed Cotton T-Shirt, £15.99; shop.mango.com

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STELLA MCCARTNEY Rowan Denim Shirt, £454; matchesfashion.com

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ROCKINS Guns ‘N’ Rockins-Print Super-Skinny Scarf, £117; matchesfashion.com

ROCK N’ ROLL QUEEN MADEWORN The Rolling Stones Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt, £140; net-a-porter.com

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Gucci Bloom

Alessandro Michele, Gucci Creative Director and king of quirky girl chic, has released his first fragrance.

‘Bloom’ contains notes of tuberose and jasmine, offering a complex, woody finish. This chic, millennial pink bottle is one to display on the dressing table; £72. gucci.com

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Introducing Nars’ new Orgasm Liquid Blush. Inspired by the brand’s cult powder blusher, the silky formula is ideal for layering to create a perfectly natural flush. Infused with Monoi and Tamanu oils, this will stay on as long as you stay out; £23. narscosmetics.co.uk

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NYX, rofessional Makeup High Definition Finishing Powder, £9; boots.com

DIOR 2-in-1 Prime & Colour Correct, £23.50; dior.com

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THE SPICE OF LIFE Spice up your summer with the latest olfactory offerings W o r d s m i c h e a l d o n o va n

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igh summer scenting is traditionally full of citrus, green and marine notes designed to cut through humidity and keep us feeling fresh and energised. For those looking for something a little more exotic, August is the perfect time to enjoy the seduction of spice.

Ginger and cloves, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg are usually - although not exclusively - designated to the 'Oriental' perfume family, which is enjoying something of a renaissance at the moment. These 'amber' scents are renowned for their warmth and are both rich and sophisticated. Of course spices have been used in perfume for thousands of years, with ancient Roman, Arabic and Indian cultures creating scents from spices as early as 3000 BC, when the early spice routes were established. There is a magnificent history to these fragrances and a connection with warmer climes.

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August is the perfect TIME TO ENJOY the seduction OF SPICE

fragrant, but ride the air currents in warm conditions. A masterclass in summer seasoning.

Take 'Istanbul' from Gallivant. This classic oriental fragrance is an ambery, spicy fragrance designed to conjure the gateway to the East. It launches with fresh cardamom, red thyme and a citrus dash of bergamot, then Egyptian geranium essence, patchouli heart and sweet myrrh (opoponax) lead us through ancient pathways towards the creamy wood base of vanilla and sandalwood. If you have visited it will take you back.

'Shazam' by 4160 Tuesdays is another quintessential oriental, with freshly squeezed orange opening onto boozy juniper and basil before heading to spice central with hot pink peppercorns and acid green cardamom. The traditional

amber base is given an irreverent twist of cocoa absolute by British perfumer Sarah McCartney.

Blood Concept's ' Liquid Spice' has a nocturnal element and uses spices to maximum effect. Cinnamon, cloves, the vanilla scent of tonka bean and cinnamon dance across an incense base. It is a whirling dervish of a fragrance and should be worn from twilight on hot steamy nights.

I will confess to having a major olfactory crush on the Nasomatto nose Alessandro Gualtieri. 'Baraonda' is no exception.

An almost chaotic melange of whiskey drenched roses and spices, most notably ginger. This is a mercurial scent and has that rather louche, relaxed atmosphere that is perfect for long warm evenings..

'Live N Loud' from Italian perfume house Jusbox is a sexy samba of a scent, it exudes confidence and enthusiasm, delivering bursts of cardamom and cinnamon as it takes to the floor. Splashes of citrus and rose add to the drama and its sensational base of myrrh, amber and sandalwood is soft and sensual.

'Noir Epices' by Frederic Malle is, as its name would suggest, a wonderfully dark and sophisticated scent from the godfather of modern perfume. He omits vanilla and concentrates on the spices with nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and pepper topped with the earth/citrus combination of geranium supported by precious woods. It is dry, sunny and decadent as summer should be!

And finally Caron‘s ‘Poivre’ - a hymn to red and black pepper. This is part of the legendary 'fountain' collection and a giant firecracker of a fragrance from 1954. The sweetness of incense, cinnamon and cloves interlace with the spicy cracked pepper to conjure something dark and mysterious but full of vim and vigour. If you love the multifacted aroma of peppercorns then look no further.

Add piquant pep to your olfactory wardrobe and spice up your life this summer - you know you want to. ◆

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Wine recommendations for the month

London’s food news and delicious things to see you through August

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

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2015 BERRY BROS. & RUDD COTES DU RHONE ROUGE £11.45 The Perrins have added their not inconsiderable skill to the already outstanding 2015 Rhone vintage and have crafted a delicious wine which is a rich, spicy and indulgent. This versatile foody wine will work with most red and white meats, cheese, and it's perfect for a BBQ. ◆

2016 DOMAINE LYRARAKIS, ASSYRTIKO £11.95 Clear varietal character with mouth-watering freshness.

On the nose, there’s a subtle stone-fruit character – more like the skin of a peach than the flesh – as well as aromas of ripe lime and melon.

A fitting accompaniment to fillet of sole. ◆

2016 ETNA ROSATO, GRACI, PASSOPISCIARO, SICILY £18.25 A vibrant, balanced wine with plenty of zest and mineral freshness. Its citrus and floral aromas, like all good Italian wines, work perfectly with a range of dishes, from antipasti, to light creamy pasta dishes. ◆

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The second Bengali restaurant from Shrimoyee Chakraborty is Brixton-based and serves up home-style Bengali food, street food and cocktails, with a late licence until 1am. We can’t wait to try the rich crab curries and chicken chaap (chicken in a rich, poppy seed and cashew sauce).

395 Coldharbour Lane, SW9 8LQ calcuttastreet.com

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RE-OPENING ALERT The Crown & Greyhound

After an extensive closure period, the Crown & Greyhound has opened its doors again. Retaining its period features, the iconic neighbourhood pub is family and dog friendly with wood and glass privacy dividers, beer garden and classic British menu.

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PROPER PUB Prince of Peckham

Just off Peckham High Street, the Prince of Peckham, is a new proper pub operated

by South Londoners for South Londoners.

Caribbean street food wizards White Men Can't Jerk will be cooking up jerk chicken and Caribbean roasts in the kitchen. Yum. 1 Clayton Road, SE15 princeofpeckham.co.uk

NEW BARS The best places to sip cocktails around London this month...

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01 JAILHOUSE BAR

Set within the five-star Courthouse Hotel, the Jailhouse Bar puts this Grade II listed building’s prison cells to use. Live DJs and an innovative cocktail menu make this one of London's latest and greatest nights out. courthouse-hotel.com

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SIMPLE SUPPERS

The Bothy is the latest addition to the renowned Drake & Morgan bar group, springing up in bustling busy Canary Wharf. The place promises a medley of seasonal dishes and quirky cocktails, with mixology classes on offer and an alfresco area to enjoy drakeandmorgan.co.uk

Smoke & Salt

Smoke & Salt has a charming new home in the heart of Pop Brixton. We’re still daydreaming about the exquisite Jersey Royal dish and a simple but delicious combination of the best quality tomatoes with charred ricotta and whey vinaigrette.

Best of all, it’s really affordable.

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03 SUPER LYAN

Ever ahead of the trend, Ryan Chetiyawardana and Iain Griffiths created ripples throughout London’s bar scene when they opened White Lyan in 2013. Now, this groundbreaking Hoxton bar has had a transformation with the launch of Super Lyan serving a collection of “Bitchin’ Classics”. superlyan.com

DULWICH NEWCOMER Ealing Park Tavern

South London's best gastropub is setting up shop at Dulwich Picture Gallery. The new residency is within the beautiful gardens, celebrating 200 years since the space first opened to the public. On offer is a specially designed menu of cocktails and summer plates. The theme is seasonal so think Lilet on ice, white port and tonic, Bellinis and Rossinis.

Gallery Road, SE21 thecamberwellarms.co.uk

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04 DEAD RABBIT

Irish founders, Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry, describe the Dead Rabbit as ‘an Irish bar for the 21st Century’. It combines a neighbourhood taproom serving craft beer, punch and Irish whiskey, with a super refined cocktail parlour. claridges.co.uk

05 THE PRINCE OF PECKHAM

Prince Of Peckham is a pub for the people, featuring bottomless jerk wings, bottomless brunch and specially designed jerk roast by White Men Can't Jerk. Set to be a local favourite... princeofpeckham.co.uk

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ROASTED CORN & CHORIZO CHOWDER From Josep Carbonell of Brindisa Ser ves 4

aking chowder from scratch is such a treat and the end result is fantastic. Finish with a dollop of crème fraiche to make this homely dish even more comforting.

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I n g r e d i e nt s • 3 cups fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 pound fresh Spanish chorizo sausage • 1 cup peeled and diced potato • 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock, preferably homemade • 2 cups sofrito • 1⁄2 cup coarsely chopped roasted piquillo peppers • 1 cup crème fraîche • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives • 1⁄2 clove garlic, minced • Hot paprika or sweet smoked paprika, to taste • Red chile flakes, to taste • Salt and pepper, to taste If using thawed frozen corn kernels, pat them dry with paper towels.

To Serve: Ladle into warmed bowls, dollop with some of the remaining crème fraiche, and lightly dust with paprika.

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M e th o D 1 Preheat the oven to 425°F. 2 Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.

3 Toss the corn with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and then spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast the corn for about 10 minutes, until the edges are starting to turn a golden brown. Remove from the oven, transfer to a plate, and set aside. 4 Slice the chorizo or remove from its casing and crumble. 5 Warm the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat.

6 When hot, add the chorizo and sauté until browned. Transfer the chorizo to another plate. If it has rendered a lot of fat, discard some and leave roughly 2 tablespoons. 7 Toss the potato into the pot and cook, stirring, letting it absorb some of that chorizo goodness. 8 Add the stock, sofrito, piquillos, and roasted corn and bring to a boil. 9 Lower the heat and simmer about 20 minutes, until the vegetables soften but haven’t yet lost their texture. 10 Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir the crème fraîche with a fork to loosen it up a bit. Stir in the chives, garlic, paprika, chilli flakes and season with salt and pepper. 11 Slide the chorizo into the soup, stir in half of the crème fraîche mixture, and cook for 5 minutes longer. ◆

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FOOD & DRINK / RECIPES all over the skin, squeezing as you rub until all of the juice has been squeezed out. Sprinkle 2 1⁄2 tablespoons of the salt evenly over the skin. 3 Roast for 45 to 60 minutes, rotating the roasting pan halfway through cooking and gently piercing any bubbles on the skin if they form. Remove from the oven. 4 Scrape off and discard the salt and then sprinkle evenly with the remaining 2 1⁄2 tablespoons salt. You need to add more salt as the first batch will have stopped absorbing moisture. 5 Roast for 30 minutes longer, until the skin is crisp and golden brown. 6 Turn down the oven to 350°F and carefully pour the white wine and 1 cup water around the pork, avoiding the skin. 7 Roast for 45 minutes and then turn the oven to 200°F and cook for 45 minutes longer, until the meat is completely tender. 8 Remove from the oven and set aside, covering the pan with aluminum foil so that the pork stays warm.

PORK BELLY WITH APPLE & YUZU PUREE AND BLACK BEAN SAUCE From Yotam Ottolenghi and Ramael Scully of NOPI Ser ves 4

Ingredients • 4 pounds pork belly • a few sprigs lemon thyme • 1 (5-inch) knob fresh ginger, unpeeled and thinly sliced • 1 head garlic, halved crosswise and broken roughly by hand • 1 small lemon, halved • 5 tablespoons coarse sea salt • 3 1/2 cups dry white wine • 1 cup of water Puree: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 2 Bramley or Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar • 1 1⁄2 tablespoons yuzu juice • 3⁄4 teaspoon salt Black Bean Sauce: • 1 1⁄2 tablespoons peanut oil • 1 (3-inch) knob fresh ginger,

peeled and julienned • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced • 2 small fresh red chillis, seeded and julienned • 1⁄4 cup light brown sugar • 1⁄2 cup Shaoxing wine • 1⁄2 cup Chinkiang vinegar • 1⁄3 cup light soy sauce • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sesame oil • 1 1⁄4 cup water • 1 tablespoon cornstarch • 12 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps thinly sliced • 3⁄4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained • 2 spring onions, the white and pale green parts, thinly sliced M e th o D Pork: 1 Preheat the oven to 475°F. 2 Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels. Spread out the lemon thyme, ginger, and garlic in a large high-sided roasting tray and place the pork belly, skin-side up, on top. Rub the lemon halves

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Puree: 1 Warm the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is smoking hot, add the apples and fry for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown. 2 Add 1 1⁄2 tablespoons of the butter and cook for 1 minute, basting the apples with the butter once it has melted. 3 Add the sugar and cook for 1 minute, until the apples start to caramelise.

4 Add the yuzu juice, and cook for 1 minute, until the apples are soft. Remove from the heat. 5 Transfer the apple mixture, the remaining 2 1⁄2 tablespoons butter, and the salt to a food processor and blitz until you have a smooth puree.

Set aside somewhere warm until ready to serve.

Black Bean Sauce: 1 Warm the peanut oil in a skillet over high heat. Once the oil is smoking hot, add the ginger, garlic, and chillis and fry for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the garlic is golden brown.

2 Add the sugar and cook for 30 to 60 seconds and then add the Shaoxing wine, Chinkiang vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and 1 cup of the water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 8 minutes. 3 Place the cornstarch in a small bowl with the remaining 1⁄4 cup water and stir to form a paste. Add the cornstarch paste to the pan along with the mushrooms and black beans. 4 Cook for 1 minute, until thickened.

Remove from the heat and stir in the green onions. Set aside somewhere warm until ready to serve.

To serve: Lift the pork out of the roasting pan and discard the lemon thyme, ginger, and garlic. Trim the edges of the pork belly and cut crosswise into 4 equal rectangles. Divide the warm puree among the plates and lay the pork belly on top.

Spoon the black beans onto the side. Serve immediately. ◆

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A Turkish Feast Authentic dishes made for sharing at Hattush Wo r d s s a b r i n a n u n e z

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he retreat on Honor Oak Park that belongs to Hattush is understated and refined. Ceramic wall art and pots are dotted throughout, dutifully marking the origins of the food and its owner.

We received the warmest welcome from Sezar, Hattush’s owner and in-house entertainer. Sezar is a Turkish celebrity who brings his charm and talents to the restaurant, chatting and sitting with the groups of regular customers who file in throughout the night. He tells us about the

weekends with tables booked two or three weeks in advance by customers looking to experience the Saturday night party brought on by his guitar and a professional belly dancer.

Once ready to eat, Sezar recommends personal favourites for us to try, starting with the vegetarian meze plate. Hummus, tabbouleh, saksuka and beetroot were just a few of the nibbles surrounding a generous dollop of couscous in the centre of the massive plate large enough to feed at least four. It was a delicious starter, full of fresh salads and sides we could slot into warm wraps.

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FINISH IT ALL

Abundance was the theme of the evening as we were presented with our mains. My friend ordered the chicken sarma beyti and I was instantly envious of the wraps and creamy yoghurt dressing. My plate was the equally impressive marinated chicken casserole in tomato sauce - reminiscent of a warm soup, but full of spices.

We knew dessert would include baklava, but we also wanted something totally different. We were presented with kanefe, a strange, yet satisfyingly sweet treat filled with cheese and enveloped in shredded pastry. For this one, it’s best served, and consumed, while warm.

We ended with a Turkish coffee for me, tea for my friend and we each had a cup of the most comforting cup of smooth, warmed milk: salep. It’s sweet and cinnamony and in all honesty, would have sufficed as dessert on its own. Had I not just eaten enough food for the rest of the summer, I would have ordered another cup.

My advice for dining at Hattush? Bring your appetite, and everyone you know, because you’ll want to try everything and will need. u H AT T U S H 68-70 Honor Oak Park, SE23 1DY; 020 8291 1447 hattushrestaurant.co.uk

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MEANDER FROM THE MAINLAND We follow the international jet set to Sveti Stefan, possibly Europe’s most glamorous islet.

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Follow in the footsteps of the A-list at Sveti Stefan in Montenegro

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here are many holiday destinations that you associate with A-list appeal - Cannes in France, Mykonos in Greece, Gstaad in Switzerland - but the iconic islet of Sveti Stefan in Montenegro has managed to maintain an aura of hushhush exclusivity despite having hosted the world’s biggest names. Hollywood starlets like Orson Welles, Elizabeth Taylor and Sophia Loren were frequent visitors in the 1960s and 1980s, as were Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in the noughties, and tennis player Novak Djokovic got married there - hiring out the entire island for his wedding party.

Attached to the coast by a narrow isthmus, the island lies across the bay from Villa Milocer – once the summer residence of Queen Marija Karadordevic – and together these two historic sites now comprise Aman Sveti Stefan. Originally a fortified village dating back to the 15th century, the island has a uniquely atmospheric setting of cobbled lanes, quaint courtyards and remarkable sea views. Pretty much untouched since it was built, walking through the village is like walking back in time, while the interiors have been beautifully and respectfully modernised by the Aman hotel group, who took it on in 2007.

Guests can choose to stay at Villa Milocer for slick, contemporary rooms and easy access to the famous Queen’s Beach, but for a truly original break, you have to stay on Sveti Stefan itself. As soon as we step into one of the Deluxe Cottages on the island you feel yourself decompress. It is utterly quiet, save for the sound of the waves lapping the rocks below, and the colour palette of creams, greys and browns is utterly soothing. As well as a living area and bedroom (complete with king-size bed) there’s also a huge bathroom with a free-standing tub, shower, seating area and twin sinks.

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THE ISLAND LIES ACROSS FROM VILLA MILOCER

REJEUVENATE AT AMAN'S LUXURY SPA AND POOL

Montenegro is a HIDDEN GEM in the Mediterranean.

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Every room is totally unique, with a vibe that’s modern and comfortable but also has the historic air and ambience of the island. Furniture was designed specially for it and much of the detailing, from the latches to the doors and windows, is based on what would have been on the island originally.

Covering 12,400 square metres, you’re given a map to navigate the warren of streets and stairs that make up the island. It’s fun to find your way around, stopping off to take photographs of the view and the two old churches that sit at its pinnacle. Crossing the causeway at night, with the resort majestically lit up, I can well imagine Sveti being the perfect setting for a Bond film.

Breakfast is served in the Piazza - an open-air square with shady trees where local delicacies are also cooked up at lunch. This being a luxury resort, there’s no breakfast buffet, but a variety of courses including pastries and honey & ricotta pancakes that are served to you at your table. Come evening, you can dine on red wine risottos, black cod with beans and pistachio slices at the signature Aman Restaurant as the sun sets over the ocean. Based on a cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea, the island’s Cliff Pool is surrounded by a wooden deck with sun loungers and tables and chairs for casual dining during the day.

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If you can bear to leave Sveti, take the hotel shuttle car to the Aman Spa, one of the best we’ve ever encountered. Tucked behind pine trees, there are treatment rooms with rose-filled bathtubs, steam rooms and saunas, as well as an indoor pool and state-of-the-art gym. We indulge in a body scrub followed by a massage and emerge feeling utterly blissed-out.

Luckily the pink sands of yet another hotel beach are only a short stumble away, and we spend the rest of the day falling in and out of sleep on sun loungers in perfect tanning conditions (27°C with a cooling breeze) as we enjoy strawberry and banana frappes and roasted vegetables paninis.

Aside from the hotel, don’t miss a visit to nearby Budva, a picturesque town of narrow lanes and quaint squares lined with unique shops and restaurants. Grab a spot on the beach area of the Hotel Astoria and sip some Aperol Spritz in the sun. If you have time it’s also worth exploring the Bay of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or visiting the beautifully-preserved baroque city of Perast. There are a number of vineyards within a two-hour’s drive, including the family-run wineries of Milovic in Ulcinj and Masanovic in Crmnica.

Montenegro could well be called the hidden gem of the Mediterranean. With a rare feeling of still being ‘undiscovered’, beautiful surroundings and a fascinating history, it’s not surprising its considered one of the Adriatic’s most alluring destinations. And with some of the most iconic images associated with the country being the tiny islet of Sveti Stefan, it’s simply the best place to experience it. u AMAN SVETI STEFAN The price for a room starts from 849 Euros per night including breakfast, tax and fees. amansvetistefan.com

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et in the heart of the New Forest, The Pig at Brockenhurst was the first of five Pig hotels to open.

Created by Robin Hutson and David Elton - who also own The Lime Wood Group and Home Grown Hotels, it retains its fun and unfussy approach to hosting – perfectly demonstrated by its new Bert's Box construction. This new lodge is the first of its kind and contains everything you need for a getaway, so if you’re after a chilled-out weekend break this summer, it fits the bill perfectly.

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n Bert's Box expect eclectic furnishings, personal touches, great beds, oversized showers, ‘larders’ stocked with snacks and drinks, espresso machines and naturally beautiful views.

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Immediacy from garden to plate is The Pig’s trademark and it’s clear to see from the menu, where anything not grown in the kitchen garden is sourced within a 25 mile radius.

Everything's perfectly porcine, including a selection of ‘piggy bits’ (scratchings, chorizo and brawn) to start and a whole lot of other meat on offer. Outside, there’s a wood-fired oven cooking pizzas and flatbreads over the weekend. Breakfast is a banquet of boilyour-own eggs, granola and cakes, miniature pastries and hot food on order.

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THE DAMAGE Room rates start from £149 per night. A three-course dinner, excluding wine, will cost around £35.

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Exploring renovations and discovering how to define key elements of an urban space, Emslie brings together the old with the new in a historical context that shows how much she understands about transforming a space. Exposed brick and worn wooden panels are some of the robust features of the book, while polished light fixtures and table tops offer balance. £19.99, rylandpeters.com

MODERN VINTAGE STYLE

Broken up into two parts, Emily Chalmers brings together examples of textiles, lighting and furniture before showing you how to incorporate vintage pieces into a space while simultaneously ensuring they also serve a purpose. Practicality

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Crafted around the idea of embracing light to enlarge and enliven space, the minimalist appearance of Scandi interiors is having a massive moment.

Blogger Niki Brantmark displays interiors that fit the trend, but throw an individual spin with dark walls, mismatched furniture and shelves brimming with books. Brantmark also showcases accessibility by showing that Scandi style isn’t limited to central city flats; farmhouses, mountain cabins and beach houses can also be the perfect backdrops for the clean lines and warm wooden textures essential to this design craze. £19.99, rylandpeters.com

reigns supreme in this book in Chalmers’ approach to selecting and styling interiors.

Her understanding of how shapes, colours and spaces can transform a vintage piece and modernise it takes form in advice that’s easy to understand and apply. The scrapbook design of the pages further emphasises Chalmers’ desire to communicate the importance of surrounding yourself with things you love. £19.99, rylandpeters.com

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Claire Bingham humanises a space by sharing the stories that make up the eclectic and truly lived-in homes she visits.

The book looks at homes around the world and has text in both English and German. Bingham brings together everything: from modern to industrial, vintage to IKEA classics, and bold colours with muted pastels and neutrals.

The images are beautiful and the interiors are anything but minimalistic, choosing organised clutter over clean lines. teneues.com

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CREATIVE LIVING COUNTRY

Leave the busy city streets behind and join Chloe Grimshaw as she takes you on a journey to the spacious British countryside.

Half of the book focuses on dreamy interiors that take advantage of the larger rooms offered by the country, but the other half recounts stories of hopeful career moves made by artists, architects, makers and designers. Grimshaw shows how beneficial a move from city to country can be for an artistic and creative mind, both financially and intrinsically.

The book explores 25 houses across the UK and celebrates how innovatively these pioneers have worked the countryside to their advantage, proving that a London address isn’t the only aspect of success. £19.95, thameshudson.com

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It's an excellent debut, marking Edmondson out as a children's writer with great promise. ◆ £6.99; Puffin Books

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Mini Rodini ¢ With the inexplicable unicorn craze showing no signs of abating (and in the wake of an official unicorn leggings shortage) Mini Rodini's unicorn collection is very welcome. We love this vibrant red print with its oversized unicorns. ◆ £35; alexandalexa.com

Laurence King ¢ Everybody loves a game of bingo, especially a scary one.

This brilliantly illustrated game involves marking off a variety of bizarre, comical and terrifying monsters from your card before calling 'bingo'. ◆ £14.99; laurenceking.com

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High Fives The public school game of Fives is branching out into the state sector Wo r d s A M A N D A C O N S TA N C E

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estway Sports Centre in North Kensington is possibly the last place you would expect to find a sport mainly played at our most elite public schools.

Hunkered beneath the A40 flyover, its location growls of grimy, urban inner city – and that was before the sports centre became the focal point for the relief effort for neighbouring Grenfall Tower. But here, amid the scrawling graffiti and hum of traffic, the historic sport of Eton Fives is played by local children as young as ten.

Ryan Perrie ended up first playing Fives at Westway simply because he was late for his tennis lesson. Fast forward a Often described as squash decade and Perrie is one of the UK’s top with gloved hands ten players and he’s made his career out of the sport, teaching it at Berkhamsted prep school.

The Westway Sports Centre has the only public Eton Fives courts in England. Until now the sport has been mainly confined to the public schools that have built courts, where old boys and new boys (and recently girls) are able to play.

“It is a source of enormous frustration to us that the vast majority of our courts are in schools so we can’t open them to the public,” says Gareth Hoskins, Secretary of the Eton Fives Association. But this is set to change as the Fives community looks to expand its sport beyond the public school walls.

Winchester and Eton. Pupils at these schools The EFA have just launched the Five Star have played for hundreds of years, but the Project, a seven-year strategy to create new rules were formalised in the late 19th century centres for Eton Fives across the country. “We and the first match was between Eton and are looking to produce a huge increase in the Harrow in February 1885, with Eton emerging number of courts and players through clubs, as victors. schools and universities,” says Hoskins.

Rugby and Winchester Fives, with their So what exactly is Fives? There are three simpler, more straightforward court shape, forms of the Fives game in this country, each place more of a premium on power and named after their originating schools: Rugby, fitness. Eton Fives has a little more subtlety

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and nuance; its distinctive buttress is derived from the side of the chapel at Eton College where boys first played.

“It’s strategically quite different,” says Hoskins.

Fives’ great plus points is that it’s easy to play and accessible to anyone aged 8 -80. In recent years the sport has seen enormous growth in the girl’s game.

“Eton Fives is a fantastic game for girls,” says Hoskins, “as it places emphasis on skill and placement rather than brute force.” Teamwork is also very important in Eton Fives: “It’s to do with the geography of the court,” says Hoskins, “you simply can’t win on your own.”

The major stumbling block to widening the Fives game is the cost of the courts. But John Reynolds, 11 times Kinnaird Cup winner (the national trophy) thinks he might have found the answer to this problem. He is developing a ‘flatpack’ Eton Fives court with the help of a German company who make squash courts.

They are adapting the pre-fab technology to create Eton Fives and Rugby Fives courts that can arrive on the back of a lorry. Because they are made in a factory, they can go up in a week so it slashes the costs.

This is the “Holy Grail” says Reynolds, “getting the cost down so people don’t gulp and swallow at the price”. As a ballpark figure, three traditionally built concrete Eton Fives courts will cost around £250,000. Reynolds says he’s “hoping to halve that”.

Reynolds’ first ‘flat pack’ courts are soon to go up at Skinners Academy in Manor House, Hackney. He hopes they will just be the first of many courts for state schools. “It’s too good a game to keep to the private sector," he says. ◆ Eton Fives Association: etonfives.com Rugby Fives Association: rugbyfivesassociation.net JPR Courts: jprcourts.com | 07980 844906

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three double bedroom Victorian maisonette with over 1,475 square feet of living situated on a tree-lined street on the borders of Forest Hill and East Dulwich. This stunning home is full of character and has a large reception room, two bathrooms an open-plan kitchen/ second reception room with bi-folding doors that open to a 150-foot southwest-facing private garden. u

ffering light-filled living space, this superb two-bedroom penthouse comprises a reception room with floor-to-ceiling windows, modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and room to dine, spacious master bedroom, a wraparound terrace that boasts views towards the City and partial views of Canary Wharf, and a picturesque communal garden. u

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THE TOP FLOOR OPENS UP TO REVEAL A LARGE AND PLEASANT PRIVATE ROOF TERRACE WITH VIEWS OF THE LONDON SKYLINE

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Shared Ownership made simple with

Get on the London property ladder with Shared Ownership at L&Q @ Greenwich Peninsula

L&Q @ Greenwich Peninsula offers a collection of 1 & 2 bedroom apartments at The Waterman, available from ÂŁ390,000, with a 25% share priced at ÂŁ97,500 With Shared Ownership you part-own and part-rent your home, making it possible for first-time buyers and families to get on the property ladder.

Call 020 3369 3227 to speak to our sales team. Find out more about Shared Ownership on our website.

www.lqpricedin.co.uk/greenwich-peninsula Interiors image depicts the show home, specification may vary. Prices are correct at the time of print. Terms and conditions apply to this scheme. Your home is at risk if you fail to keep up repayments on a mortgage, rent or other loan secured on it. Please make sure you can afford the repayment before you take out a mortgage. The figure quoted is a percentage share and is a guideline and may vary according to individual income and circumstances. For full terms and conditions please visit www.lqpricedin.co.uk.

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LYDHURST AVENUE, STREATHAM, SW2 Martin & Co Streatham are pleased to present this wonderful two bedroom ground floor Garden apartment located in Streatham Hill. Situated in Streatham Hill the area with its huge array of shops, bars and other local amenities. The flat boasts two double bedrooms with ample storage, stylish modern bathroom with a immaculate open plan living space and fully fitted kitchen. With the property finished to high standard throughout and perfectly located within walking distance to Streatham Hill Station linking you directly to Victoria and London Bridge in under 30 minutes. ÂŁ1,600 PCM

MANDRELL ROAD, BRIXTON, SW2 Martin & Co are proud to present this spectacular three double bedroom property in a prime location of Brixton, is a must see! Ideally located between Clapham and Brixton, serves easy transport links to the underground stations and buses to and from Central London, ideal for the daily commute. The property comprises of two storey with three evenly sized double bedrooms, fully fitted kitchen and spacious living room providing bright & flowing amount of light throughout, Comes fully furnished. ÂŁ2,300 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

CHRISTIAN FIELDS, STREATHAM, SW16 Martin & Co are proud to present this truly amazing four bedroom detached property in Christian Fields, Norbury. **DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY** This stunning property hosts a superb front entrance garden leading into the property, upon entering you are greeted by two reception rooms either side separated by the lobby area. Beyond the reception rooms comprise of the Kitchen/Dining area which on looks the spacious rear garden. The first floor of the property incorporates four generously sized room featuring stylish bathroom and additional separate shower room, with the master bedroom including a roof terrace. This is the perfect opportunity for a buyer looking for a family home or a development opportunity. £1,400,000

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by N I G E L L E W I S

Vicky Bhogal on her path to success, getting on the property ladder and her move to France

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icky Bhogal found overnight fame during the early noughties when her debut Indian cookbook became a surprise best seller. But it was her ability to make her own luck that helped her turn the book into a food empire.

Called Cooking Like Mummyji, it tapped into what was then a growing trend for ‘real’ Indian food rather than the anglicised version most Tandoori restaurants cook up.

Published in 2003 when Vicky was just 24 years old, the book won several gongs including ones from the Guild of Food Writers and the Glenfiddich Awards.

It also won praise from leading foodies including Nigella Lawson, who said she was “mad about this book” while writer India Knight and actress Meera Syal also went on record in praise of her recipes.

Vicky says the idea for the book came to her when she was working in advertising in London and many people, including fellow British Asians, would constantly ask her for advice and recipes to make home-cooked Indian food.

After the success of the first book, a follow-up Mummyji book was published in 2004 while her third book, A Fair Feast, is said to have graced the kitchen of Elton John. It was written as a fundraiser and pulled in £100,000 for The Fairtrade Foundation and Oxfam’s Make Trade Fair campaign.

All this also opened doors within big business. After the success of Cooking

Like Mummyji, Vicky wrote a letter to then Tesco CEO Terry Leahy and suggested that the supermarket should sell real homecooked style Indian food.

“My agent was furious with me because I had written a letter direct rather than go through them, but I was soon proved right; I got an email back from one of the Tesco product team asking to meet,” she says.

The resulting deal created a new line of products for Tesco, which helped Vicky eventually build up a business worth several

million pounds.

The flourishing business also helped Vicky get her foot on the property ladder.

She bought a two-bedroom apartment on the Finchley Road in Hampstead within a converted Victorian house.

She also persuaded the vendor to knock £30,000 off the asking, because otherwise it was beyond her maximum budget and she couldn’t afford it.

Vicky then set about doing up the flat.

This included the kitchen where she has done all her recipe research for many of her subsequent books, and more recently also for the updated version of Cooking with Mummyji, published last year by Grub Street. It includes some 100 Punjabi recipes “as cooked in British Asian homes”.

But she is now taking a different culinary path. Her Hampstead flat is on the market at £850,000 and she and her partner have bought a run-down farm in Burgundy, France, which after it’s been renovated will be used to host cooking courses – and be somewhere quieter for Vicky to do her recipe research for future books.

“When my parents arrived in the UK they plunged headlong into a completely foreign country where they had to learn a new language, and me moving to France fells like a similar story – so I’m taking French classes like they did English ones,” she says.

“I have a completely different life now – last week I was driving a tractor up and down a field instead of battling the tube.”

Vicky’s flat has a lounge, kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom as well as a garden at the back. It’s about 10 minutes on foot from Finchley Road Station for the Jubilee and Metropolitan tube lines. ◆ More information contact Foxtons on 020 7433 6600.

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FIRST TIME BUYERS EVENT Saturday 5th August, 10am – 6pm Call 020 3733 7325 today to arrange your viewing appointment

DISCOUNT MARKET SALE – LIMITED AVAILABILITY PURCHASE A HOME AT 20% BELOW THE OPEN MARKET VALUE 1 and 2 bedroom homes available – last chance to buy Showhome now open daily. Call 020 3733 7325 to register your interest.

DO I QUALIFY FOR THE SCHEME?† Applicants must meet the following criteria: • Must live or work in the Royal Borough of Greenwich • Have a gross annual household income of no more than £90,000 per annum • Unable to purchase a suitable home to meet their housing needs on the open market

ROYAL ARSENAL WOOLWICH

CANARY WHARF 8 MINUTES*

LIVERPOOL STREET 14 MINUTES*

BOND STREET 22 MINUTES*

HEATHROW 50 MINUTES*

• Do not already own a home or have sold their current home before purchasing

Computer generated image is indicative only. Information correct at time of going to press. *Approximate travel times for Crossrail taken from Royal Arsenal Woolwich. Source: www.crossrail.co.uk † Terms and Conditions: A restriction will be placed on the title of the property requiring that when you re-sell, you must offer the property for sale to the Royal Borough of Greenwich for a price not more than 80% of the open market value. If you later wish to re-sell your property, you must offer to sell the property to the Royal Borough of Greenwich for not more than 80% of the open market value at the time of sale. If contracts are not exchanged with the Royal Borough of Greenwich within 6 weeks of your offer, you will be free to sell the property on the open market, provided that you pay 20% of the open market value to the Royal Borough of Greenwich on completion of the sale. The Royal Borough of Greenwich and the second owner will then apply to remove the restriction on the title of the property. This opportunity is available on selected 1 & 2 bedroom apartments within Kinetic, Royal Arsenal Riverside. Applicants will need to meet set criteria to be eligible. Contact us for more information on the scheme. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. CHECK THAT THIS SCHEME WILL MEET YOUR NEEDS IF YOU WANT TO MOVE OR SELL YOUR HOME OR YOU WANT YOUR FAMILY TO INHERIT IT. IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT, SEEK INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVICE.

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THE JAM FACTORY, SE1

£1,175,000 Set within the award-winning former Hartley’s Jam Factory development, this two bed property offers over 1370sq ft of space and plenty of character.

LEASEHOLD Bankside Office 020 7940 3888

OLD TOWN HALL, SE16

£755,00 Situated within a stunning converted town hall with breath-taking entrance hall, this split-level, two bed two bath property offers a beautiful large space in an exceptional development.

LEASEHOLD Bankside Office 020 7940 3888

ISAAC WAY, SE1

£570,000 This exceptional one bedroom duplex property offers 660sq ft of space and has been refurbished to a very high standard throughout. The ground floor entrance is situated within the communcal courtyard of this gated development.

LEASEHOLD Bankside Office 020 7940 3888

Stirling Ackroyd Residential and Commercial Agents in East London and City Fringes for over 30 years. For Commercial enquiries call 020 7729 7763. www.stirlingackroyd.com

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LIMITED COLLECTION OF URBAN HOUSES 3 bedroom homes priced at £915,000

A limited number of 3 bedroom homes now remain in the Urban Houses collection at Kidbrooke Village. These innovative contemporary homes within Blackheath Quarter feature:

3 bedroom homes priced at £915,000 Estimated completions: Sept-November 2017

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Impressive roof terrace with timber decking and artificial grass, ideal for low maintenance modern living

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Maximised amount of natural light through cleverly designed features such as lightwells

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Spacious open plan living, world class design and high quality finishes

Showhome now open to view. Call a member of the sales team on 020 3813 5368 to arrange a viewing.

Sales & Marketing Suite open daily 10am to 6pm (Thursdays until 8pm).

Wallace Court, 40 Tizzard Grove, London SE3 9FD.

Delivered in proud partnership with:

Photography depicts Showhome at Kidbrooke Village and is indicative only.

Prices and information correct at time of sending to press.

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RIVIERA ROOMS WITH A VIEW

by N I G E L L E W I S

Luxury property in Europe’s glitzy seaside resorts

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f you haven’t watched the current Sky Atlantic series Riviera then you’ll probably have seen the flurry of posters for it plastered all over London.

It follows the gilded life of art dealer Georgina Clios played by Julia Stiles, whose life begins to unravel when her rich husband is killed in mysterious circumstances.

Panned by some critics despite being written by The Crying Game’s Neil Jordan, Riviera is nevertheless a feast for the eye. It’s set in the heart of the shimmering Cote d’Azur in France, a fitting façade for the dark world of organised crime Georgina finds herself immersed in.

In the real world, if you ignore the bling and the traffic jams, the French Riviera is an astonishingly beautiful place. In many places, on a bright summer’s day, the land slips coyly into an azure sea.

The centrepiece of the TV show is Georgiana’s home, called Villa Carmella. It’s actually Chateau Diter, a recently-built mansion that’s the home to a French businessman who rents it out for filming and upmarket weddings.

The property is near the small town of Grasse, in the hills above Cannes and is an extraordinary little micro-market of large villas, most of which have rolling views over the Mediterranean below.

MARBELLA, SPAIN £6.68 MILLION

GRASSE, FRANCE €3.9 MILLION

Ignore the bling and the traffic jams, the French Riviera is an astonishingly beautiful place “The Riviera is hugely varied in terms of landscape, attitude, cuisine and people. I think some people have pre-conceptions of the Riviera being brash and glitzy when actually this really isn’t the case at all,” says agent Tim Swannie of Home Hunts.

“We work with clients from all over the world and from a huge array of backgrounds, from retired couples to celebrities, and even the odd royal, but the majority of our clients are families or couples who are looking for a holiday home in the sunshine with easy access to restaurants and culture.

Tim says the market for property in the area where Riviera was filmed has been flat for the past three years,

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but now prices are starting to rise once more.

And while wealthy buyers with a taste for modernist edifices graduates towards Cannes, Antibes and Villefranche-sur-Mer, inland areas such as Grasse and Valbonne, are where those who yearn for a traditional, stone-built property go.

A good example of such a home is this 18th century stone bastide with six bedrooms overlooking the coast, around the corner from Chateau Diter.

It’s for sale at €3.9 million with Home Hunts (+33 970 446643) and

comes with a terraced garden and a swimming pool below the property.

Should you have the deep pockets to buy the property, then you’ll be in starry company. Tim says he’s sold properties locally to both celebrities and the “occasional minor royal” so popping down to the shops for milk should be interesting.

But the French Riviera is not for everyone, and there are plenty of competing resorts around Europe that offer similar levels of luxury and sea views.

Here are three more luxury properties in the hills of some of Europe’s other glitzier seaside resorts.

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1 Lagos, Portugal £1.76 MILLION A six-bedroom villa with two guest cottages in a hectare of grounds with views over Meia Praia, the best beach in Lagos, to the east of the port town.

More information from Knight Frank on 020 7861 1109.

2 Marbella, Spain £6.68 MILLION A four-bedroom hilltop mansion overlooking Marbella in Andalucía, Spain in a peaceful neighbourhood not too far from the fast lane of central Marbella. It comes with a separate snooker room, a beautiful terrace with amazing views over the coast, and a swimming pool.

More information from Mark Harvey (07825 732032).

3 Palma, Mallorca £2.63 MILLION An extraordinary mountain-top villa overlooking the heart of road cycling country in Mallorca and its capital, Pollensa – where Bradley Wiggins hangs out and trains. Visit Tolos, a local restaurant =where his bike and signed shirts can be enjoyed over a glass of local wine and seafood. The property has six bedrooms and a panoramic terrace.

More information from Engel & Volkers (+34 971 532050). ◆

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Dockside Terrace, Rotherhithe SE16 ● ● ● ●

3 Storey townhouse 3 Bedrooms 2 Reception rooms 2 Bathrooms

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£1,295,000 Freehold For more information, call Michael Whittaker (0)207 715 9705 or email michael.whittaker@eu.jll.com

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PRIMROSE HILL £7.5M

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

RENT A HOME WITH BANKSY OUTSIDE

PORTOBELLO ROAD £2.3 MILLION

THIS STUDIO APARTMENT IS BONKERS

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f you want to know where Mercury-prize winning Dizzee Rascal bangs out his hits then look no further than this ordinarylooking back street in Forest Hill.

Famed for a string of chart toppers such as Bonkers and Dance wiv me, Dizzee Rascal has based his

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here was a time when no one wanted graffiti daubed outside their home, but now it’s a selling point for one development just off the Portobello Road.

Enstar Capital is refurbishing a property there into luxury flats, which for several years have had a Banksy on its exterior side wall.

Call ed‘The Artist’ the graffiti remains, albeit framed behind bulletproof glass, on Acklam Road.

It’s a 7ft by 14ft piece that is said to be worth £2.3 million, which is now the centrepiece of a Enstar Capital’s £6.5 million upgrade of the threestorey building.

Properties within Sartoria House – which also used to be home to fashion designer Ozwal Boateng – are not for sale but instead will be rented out at £1,000 a week.

More information at enstarcapital.com

recording studio and business here for several years.

One of the artist’s homes next door to Dizzee has come up for sale.

It’s the studio and home of Turner Prize nominated David Mach, who is most famous for his 1989 installation of tumbling red telephone boxes in Kingston upon Thames.

His home and workshop is for sale at £2.7 million. More information: themodernhouse.co.uk (0207 581 5234).

"Famed for a string of hits such as Bonkers, Dizzee Rascal has based his recording studio and here for several years."

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PALATIAL MANSION £2,000 PW

WHERE MARTIN HIT THE MONEY

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uthor Martin Amis is famous for his 1980s novels Money and London Fields and in 2008 was named as one of the UK’s 50 greatest writers since 1945.

But the 67-year-old author and intellectual also likes stirring up controversy.

He recently described Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn as lacking education, humour and a grasp of the British national character, which set social media alight as Corbynistas rallied to his support.

Amis witnessed a different sort of blaze earlier this year when his New York home caught fire.

But despite the inferno, Amis decided to stick with New York, even though he could have returned to England and bought his old home, which is now for sale at £7.5m.

It’s in Primrose Hill and has five bedrooms, three reception rooms, four bathrooms and a self-contained studio apartment.

More information from yopa.co.uk

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WHERE A GREENE AFFAIR NEARLY ENDED

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or fans of Graham Greene there are plenty of properties to visit where the Brighton Rock author left his mark.

But his best-known former home is a Queen Anne house at 14 Clapham Common Northside which he rented for his family for five years during the war.

Many of the local landmarks near the property, which has a Blue Plaque, were included in his book The End of the Affaire, including nearby St Mary’s Church and The Windmill pub.

The house was bombed in 1940 but luckily Greene’s family had already evacuated to Sussex and he was out that night with his lover in central London.

No. 14 Clapham Common Northside, which was rebuilt after the war, was subsequently split into apartments. Its top-floor two-bedroom flat – where Greene wrote many of his most famous novels – has just sold for £835,000 via website onthemarket.com

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oxing fans around the world were on the edge of their seats recently for the sensational WBA heavyweight title fight between Brit Anthony Joshua and Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko.

The match at Wembley Stadium ended in the 11th round when Joshua knocked out his opponent with a left hook.

After the match Joshua returned to his mother’s home in North London, and was also soon back in the ring training for his next bouts.

But before his Klitschko fight, Joshua holed up in a palatial rented mansion to escape the world’s media and to prepare for the fight with his sevenstrong management team.

The house, which has seven bedrooms, a huge private back garden and a cinema, indoor swimming pool, gym and steam room, was rented by the boxer for £20,000 a week. More information from Knight Frank (020 7483 8353)

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Pedder CoMMunity ProMise Photography P I E R R E A L O Z I E

Oakfield Preparatory School Summer Fair

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ach year we are proud to sponsor more and more school fairs in South East London and this year has been our biggest year for sponsorships yet. As well as providing sponsorship we , meeting people from the local community and helping out around the fairs. The money raised during the fairs enable the schools to buy new equipment and make improvements around the school. We are looking forward to next year’s summer fair season already!

massive thank you to Pedder for their generous sponsorship of the Oakfield Preparatory School Summer Fair held on Saturday 24 June. It was a wonderful, fun-filled afternoon complete with market stalls, fairground rides, jolly jars, a superb magic show, bouncy castles and softplay. We danced the day away with Funky Moves Dance Co, dined on delicious BBQ and Caribbean food, and basked in the summer sunshine. A great time was had by all with current pupils, families and staff being joined by many former pupils and their families returning to recapture some of the Oakfield Summer Fair magic.

Thanks to Pedder’s generous sponsorship, this was our most successful summer fair to date and the money raised will go towards restocking and replenishing the playground equipment, which will be very much appreciated by all the children. Many thanks again, Pedder!

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A PLACE TO CALL YOUR OWN Elm Park Gardens is located between Brixton, Herne Hill and Streatham. The development is made up of 6 four bedroom townhouses, all with private gardens.

Each of the houses offers a master suite, as well as a family bathroom.

The ground floor provides large open plan kitchen,

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Rockmount Road, Upper Norwood £1,250,000

South Croxted Road, Dulwich Village

An exceptional four double bedroom Victorian house positioned on a sought after residential road, moments from the Ofsted-outstanding Rockmount school and accessible to central Crystal Palace and Gipsy Hill rail. EPC: E

A stunning, extended 4 bedroom Victorian family house with a gross internal of 2066 sq ft, luxurious accommodation, beautifully landscaped garden and further potential to extend into the substantial loft area. (SPC). EPC: E

Please call our Crystal Palace office: 020 8670 7160

Please call our Dulwich Village office: 020 8299 0922

Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich £1,200,000

Ewelme Road, Forest Hill £500,000

A stunning 4 bedroom family home in immaculate condition with a landscaped garden and potential for the side return. EPC: D

A stunning high-spec two bedroom flat for sale on Ewelme Road in Forest Hill with breath taking views. This property has recently been refurbished to a very high standard and offers amazing south facing views with two large double bedrooms.

EPC: C

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Lawrie Park Avenue, Sydenham £1,450,000

A 3 double bedroom, end of terrace house in the sought after North Dulwich Triangle. The property comprises of a front reception room, extended kitchen/dining/family room, with a South-West facing garden. Close to Herne Hill centre with excellent transport links. EPC: E

A substantial four bedroom detached house of 3,629 sqft. Providing two receptions, dining room, kitchen, utility, cloakroom, an office, Master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite. To the rear is a conservatory, gym and landscaped garden. EPC: E

Please call our Herne Hill office: 020 7738 5926

Please call our Sydenham office: 020 8659 0220

Selsdon Road, West Norwood £1,195,000

St Julians Farm Road £634,950

A substantial five double bedroom family house for sale on a residential road in West Norwood. This semi-detached property has been completely refurbished throughout to a very high specification with a private garden with patio and laid lawn. EPC: D

An exceptional three double bedroom ground floor garden flat for sale in a sought after location within West Norwood. Arranged over the entire ground floor of a grand double fronted period house with tranquil and secluded garden. EPC: D

Please call our West Norwood office: 020 8670 9008

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Milton Road, Herne Hill £3,095 Per Calendar Month

Thorsden Way, Upper Norwood £2,300 Per Calendar Month

Burbage Road, Dulwich Village £5,750 Per Calendar Month

A beautiful 4 bedroom period house on a quiet tree lined road in Herne Hill, with a spacious reception room and garden.

EPC: D

A beautifully presented four bedroom home in a highly sought after location.

Arranged over three floors, offering a contemporary finish throughout. ECP: C

A substantial 5 double bedroom family home with an extended kitchen/dining/ family space, an abundance of features, OSP and excellent transport links.

Unfurnished. EPC: E

Please call our Herne Hill office: 0207 738 5926

Please call our Crystal Palace office: 020 8670 7160

Please call our Dulwich Village office: 020 8299 0922

Underhill Road, East Dulwich £2,600 Per Calendar Month

Hall Drive Road, Sydenham £2,250 Per Calendar Month

Westwood Park, Forest Hill £2,500 Per Calendar Month

A 4 bedroom family home oozing natural light, ample storage and secluded south west facing garden. EPC: D

Located on a private road, this four bedroom town house consists of a kitchen/breakfast room, reception room, cloakroom, utility and rear garden. EPC: C

A simply stunning four bedroom, tworeception home to let on the very popular Westwood Park in Forest Hill. EPC: D

Please call our East Dulwich office: 020 8299 3721

Please call our Sydenham office: 020 8659 0220

Please call our Forest Hill office: 0208 314 4070

Dodbrooke Road, West Norwood £1,250 Per Calendar Month

Ashbourne Grove, East Dulwich £3,200 Per Calendar Month

Hawarden Grove, Herne Hill £3,400 Per Calendar Month

A fantastic one double bedroom garden fl at to let in West Norwood. Located on the entire ground floor with a beautiful private garden. EPC: D

Immaculate 4 bedroom house, open plan kitchen/dining room, off street parking. large garden. Excellent location. Available early September. EPC: D

A four double bedroom period terraced house on a popular residential road, with a south facing garden. EPC: D

Please call our West Norwood office: 0208 670 9008

Please call our East Dulwich office: 020 8299 3721

Please call our Herne Hill office: 0207 738 5926

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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

Coldharbour Lane, Herne Hill From £375,000

The Triangle, Gipsy Hill From £565,000

Coldharbour Lane is a development of nine 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments located close to Loughborough Junction and Brixton. Each apartment offers large open place kitchen, living rooms with double bedrooms and family bathrooms.

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 Dulwich Park Fair – 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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