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eptember is a month for new things: new season, new school term and, best of all, new clothes. As the fashion world gears up for another Fashion Week, we're prepping our wardrobes for an influx of cosy jumpers, chic coats and smart boots. To help you on your way, we've rounded-up some of the biggest AW17 trends. Turn to page 34 for a celebration of all things '70s; retro cord, rainbow colourways and throwback sportswear are the order of the day. Print-lovers, meanwhile, should turn to page 41, where we covet this season's most intricate trend: Chinoiserie. It's not all about fashion, however, and this issue we're celebrating fresh starts with a number of inspiring women.We met last year's lipstick-loving Bake Off winner Candice Brown, to discuss life after the tent and her new cookbook, Comfort.

Or, if you're hoping to attempt a digital detox this September, then check out our interview with Cerys Matthews, who convinces us of the liberating powers of forests, fresh air and good old fashioned fun. Finally, if you're craving some local culture, then head over to Dulwich Picture Gallery.

Throughout autumn this iconic gallery will be opening their doors for another season of 'Lates'. Get up close and personal with the stunning collection through a series of activites, talks and workshops. You'll find this and the usual mix of events, inspiration and property news inside. Enjoy the issue. â—†

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Shouldering Suede

Crafted from buttery light-brown suede and textured-leather, Chloé's 'Lexa' bag will add a touch of bohemia to any ensemble. Carry yours by the detachable top handle or cross-body strap. £1,595; net-a-porter.com

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Made from a sumptuous wool blend, Missoni’s bright and energetic Sandra cushion lends an eclectic splash of colour to interior designs. £240; selfridges.com

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Elegantly traversing understated chic and directional statement pieces, Gestuz has become synonymous with a confident, covetable wardrobe. This Moxie Long Shirt is the perfect throw-over for the transitional season. £199, gestuz.com

ON THE ROCKS

Bulleit-10-Year-Old is the latest in Frontier's extensive collection.

Tasting notes of rich toasted oak, vanilla and dried fruits come together

SPECS APPEAL The DiorSplit1 sunglasses reinterpret a classic shape in a graphic style. Now all we need is an Indian Summer to rock them throughout September. £399; farfetch.com

URBAN HYMNS

Chris Floyd’s fascinating memoir pays tribute to The Verve’s seminal, Urban Hymns. Two decades since the colossal success of the album, Floyd’s imagery captures the golden era at the height of the band’s fame. £29.95; reelartpress.com

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POET TAKEOVER 6 Se p t e m b e r Na ti o na l Po e tr y Li b ra r y ear odes to the beloved River H Thames as London’s freshest spoken word artists and poets commandeer the South Bank. Jeremiah Brown, Erin Bolens, Toby Campion and more will take centre stage with newly commissioned work. u Belvedere Road, SE1; southbankcentre.co.uk

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THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES

1 Se p t e m b e r D u l wi c h P i c tu re G a ll e r y ulwich Picture Gallery are D kicking off their new Friday late series celebrating deadly females, dangerous women and queen bees. Taking inspiration from Christofano Allori’s powerful portrait, Judith, visitors can discover the unsung ‘sheroes’ of time gone by with feminist art project, Herstory and live animal drawing from Wild Life Drawing. u Gallery Road, SE21; dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk

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rom 1 September Dulwich Picture Gallery will host an exciting new season of themed Lates.

Following a string of sold-out summer Lates in the Gallery’s Pavilion, this new and ambitious series will bring visitors up close and personal with the permanent collection through immersive activities, talks and workshops, and feature exciting collaborations with creatives and performers, including AVM Curiosities and Wild Life Drawing.

Throughout autumn, on the first Friday of the month, you’ll be able to experience this iconic gallery in a new and unique way.

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‘sheroes’ of time gone by with feminist art project, Herstory, and capture Mother Nature’s matriarchs with live animal drawing. October gets a little more sensory.

Looking to Antonio de Pereda’s Two Figures at a Kitchen Table, the gallery will host a multi-sensory evening where you’ll have the chance to witness the exquisite still life details in the collection. Make your own edible masterpiece, take part in a feastinginspired installation and learn about the stories behind food in art. Expect historical titbits to feed your mind and your stomach.

The third and final evening will explore the theme of death. The Gallery presents many faces of death - from the moving to the macabre. Whether it’s the Mausoleum, where the founders of the Gallery are

buried, or commemorative portraits, you'll be able to explore the complex and contradictory attitudes through the paintings in the collection and the Gallery’s own architecture. Expect everything from talks and tours to death cafés, memento mori workshops and macabre salons.

Dulwich Picture Gallery is the world’s first purpose-built public art gallery: it was founded in 1811 when Sir Francis Bourgeois RA bequeathed his collection of old masters “for the inspection of the public”. Today the Gallery is a vibrant cultural hub hosting some of the UK’s leading exhibitions alongside its Permanent Collection of Baroque masterpieces while staging a wide-ranging programme of public events, practical art and community engagement. u

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Good Jeans King & Tuckfield

Minimalist and cool, King & Tuckfield is the premium Brit brand offering a respite from this year's print-clashing maximalism. Denim is the brand’s forte and for AW17 we have our eye on the Marion cut jeans. High-waisted and fitted on the hips but gradually widening through the leg - it's the silhouette of the season; £260. kingandtuckfield.com

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Clad in burgundy cord and fabulously flared; Rockins certainly knows how to nail the new season suit. Channelling plenty of ’70s glamour, this statement two piece is like a Sierra filter for your wardrobe. Complete the pairing with a vintage band tee, skinny scarf and platform sandals - ideal for those who want to try the suit trend without looking too corporate. matchesfashion.com

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Blurring the lines between nightwear and ready-to-wear, Yolke is the fashion label making loungewear seriously lust-worthy.

For AW17 the brand has been inspired by ’70s Los Angeles, taking fabrics classically used for menswear and giving them a feminine twist. The mandarin collar and oriental print of the Blossom Silk Lounge Suit gives a nod to this season’s chinoiserie trend. Too pretty to confine to the bedroom; £335. yolke.co.uk

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Robert Clergerie x self-portrait

September signals the start of the new fashion season, which officially gives us permission to lust after autumnal footwear.

Robert Clergerie’s collaboration with self-portrait is everything you could ever want from a winter boot - pointed toe, block heel and high-shine patent. The black and rust iterations will instantly elevate your weekend denim. robertclergerie.com

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SPORTS DAY Golden Goose Deluxe

Retro sportswear has emerged as one of the most fun throwback fashion trends for AW17. Collegiate bombers, racing stripes and cheerleader sweaters are all ways to wear the look, but we’ve fallen for Golden Goose Deluxe’s metallic knit tee. Wear with tuxedo trousers and heels for a sporty spin on cocktail smart; £280. net-a-porter.com

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NASTY GAL Swan Lake loafer mule, £22; nastygal.com

ALEXA CHUNG Mandarin collar dress, £450; alexachung.com

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ATTICO Elena mini dress, £918; net-a-porter.com

KURT GEIGER Kensington bag, £129; kurtgeiger.com

RAQUEL ALLEGRA Oriental blouse, £588; farfetch.com

PRADA SS17

BIBA Jacquard oriental cropped trousers, £69; houseoffraser.co.uk

DRIES VAN NOTEN Jacquard ankle boots, £470; selfridges.com

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ith corrugated iron cladding, lofty acoustics and deceiving lighting, abandoned spaces in London were once snapped up to host raves and new hipster bars. This is not the case for the disused rail arch in Elephant and Castle, however I still find myself at 6:45am on an endorphin high, pulse racing, jumping around to a hefty bass. All the makings of a great night out, minus the regret. But no, this is not a rave.

As wellness soars to the top of the priority pile, club music heavy-hitter Ministry of Sound have monopolised the quirky space to bring you one of London’s coolest new fitness classes. I’m here to try Showcase; a 45-minute, full-body sweat session led by Rory Knight. Described as ‘the best fullbody workout you’ll ever do’ Showcase is circuit-based with eight separate exercises designed to strengthen, tone and quite frankly, make you pour with sweat. We do each exercise - which include weighted squat jumps, TRX pikes and treadmill sprints - for a minute before moving onto the next station. The circuit is carried out four times with a 20 second rest between rounds. It’s not even 7am and within seconds I’m wide awake, blood pumping.

Rory is an encouraging coach and pushes me to the point I’d never reach by myself in the gym. By the end I’m knackered but exhilarated. It’s one of the funnest yet hardest classes I’ve done and well worth the early alarm. ◆ Classes are available in package bundles and range from £10 - £14 per session.

Arches 80 and 81, Newington Court, SE1; ministrydoesfitness.com

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Lady of Leisure Chanel

For 2017, Chanel has announced the launch of its first new fragrance in over 15 years. Named after and inspired by the brand’s formidable founder, Gabrielle, the scent has been based on the idea of a ‘dream flower’, which draws upon all the floral varieties ever recorded in the history of Chanel fragrances. A sweet scent with a rebellious heart. chanel.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / NOTES

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Amp up your make-up bag this September with the UV collection from 3INA. The edit, which comprises of six fluoro products, will flatter your features by day and transform under the UV at night. From a high-shine lip gloss and cream eyeshadow to pressed powder and nail polishes, this collection is ideal for both big nights out and fancy dress ‘dos. Take note for Halloween.

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Combining LA living with London’s urban aesthetic, fashionable fitness brand Varley has paired-up with iconic department store Harrods to create a limited edition workout look. Made from high performance technical fabrics, the outfit is comprised of a sports bra and leggings, both embellished with a Insta-cool marble print. The treadmill is calling. harrods.com

SCENT STORY Penhaligon Portraits

Penhaligon’s Portraits collection is a tribute to the English spirit, one that encapsulates both tradition and humour. The members of the Portrait ‘family’ are an eclectic bunch - from spicy and sweet Clandestine Clara to woody Duke Nelson - each one has a distinct character. What will yours be? penhaligons.com

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of having healthy teeth and gums that are well cared for. They're committed to preventing problems that will result in tooth loss, gum disease and all manner of dental problems down the line.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / COLUMN

A PERFUME WARDROBE An olfactory guide to the fundamental fashions of fragrance W o r d s M i c h a e l D o n o va n

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n September we celebrate London Fashion Week and head towards a new season, which presents a prime opportunity to refresh our ‘Perfume Wardrobe’. The olfactory closet is a contemporary concept that translates as a capsule collection that can be interchanged according to weather, occasion and mood.

This is actually a lot simpler than it sounds. If you think of scent like a trusted ensemble, all becomes clear.

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Day w e a r Crisp Relaxed Tailoring The most important fragrance is your daywear scent - something that is sharp and well structured and can be worn anywhere. Greens, citrus and lighter florals work well and ‘Gelsomini Di Capri’

by Carthusia is beautifully turned out, opening with the zesty fizz of lemons and tangerine warmed through with ginger and pepper. An unstructured jacket of jasmine is embroidered with a triumvirate of colourful notes over a kicky skirt of cashmere and amber. ‘Granverde’ by Lorenzo Dante Ferro is a classic fougere, layering citrus and green notes into a charming herbal habiliment that is both fresh and warming like a well pressed shirt.

If you think of SCENT LIKE a trusted ensemble, ALL BECOMES CLEAR

S o m e th i n g fo r th e W e e k e n d Cashmere Sweater and Jeans Something comfortable, cosy and chic.

‘Milano Centro’ is perfection, a timeless combination of citrus, lavender and warm woods - it is both comforting and effortlessly stylish. The soft, mesmerising musings of Laboratory Perfume’s ‘Gorse’ will hug you like a treasured sweater and teams bright green and citrus notes with the coconut scent of gorse flower over a piquant base of cardamom.

D r e s s i n g To I m p r e s s Occasion wear For important fashion moments, from weddings to launch events, a reliable showstopper is called for. These scents need to project your personality across the room and require an element of

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originality and daring. Subtlety is not an option - this perfume needs to make an impression, like a Westwood dress or Fendi clutch. ‘Superstitious’ by Frederic Malle made in collaboration with the iconic fashion designer Alber Elbaz, oozes red carpet credentials, with a seamless, freeflowing combination of floral aldehydes over Turkish rose and jasmine. Timothy Han began his career working for John Galliano and his debut fragrance ‘She Came To Stay’ embraces glittering hedonism a la mode with lemon over nutmeg and a sweeping train of cloves.

This is for those days that you wish to feel just a little intimidating and is the perfect choice for an important meeting - your scent alternative to impeccable tailoring and a killer heels. This is fragrance worn as armour, sartorial splendour that will wrap you up and send you into battle with confidence and a steely glint in your eye.

‘Ambre Russe’ by Parfums d’Empire is a combination of smoked tea, vodka and champagne and never fails. The legendary ‘Black Afgano’ from Nasomatto, meanwhile, combines whiskey, coffee and oud in an electric cloud of determination.

Th e Tr av e l S c e nt Layered Linen One should always have a special scent for holidays - something that is joyful and uplifting and will reinvigorate at the end of a long flight. ‘Aedes de Venustus’ signature scent is simply the most joyful fragrance on the planet and uses the bright citrus/green bite of rhubarb. Frederic Malle’s ‘Cologne Bigarade’ is also indispensable and will make you feel clean and fresh for hours with its enormous hit of bitter orange. It is all soft, flowing drapery, smooth and diaphanous - perfect for beachside bars. ◆

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COMFORT BAKES She stole the show on The Great British Bake Off, and now Candice Brown’s new book, Comfort, will steal the show at home, too. Her mouth-watering recipes are inspired by baking with her nan and are perfect for every occasion, from afternoon tea to birthday parties. £20; penguinrandomhouse.co.uk

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GRAPE NEWS Wine recommendations for the month

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

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2016 BERRY BROS. & RUDD RESERVE WHITE BY COLLOVRAY & TERRIER £8.75 The steep slopes of Limoux are especially kind to white wines, particularly Vermentino (aka Rolle), Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, the last of which dominates this blend with its creamy complexity, courtesy of an element which has been barrel-fermented. ◆

2016 RHEINGAU RIESLING TROCKEN, EVA FRICKE, RHEINGAU £17.75 Scented and subtle, the wine has an acidic quality and a mid-palate of Riesling fruit.

Elegant and controlled, yet accessible and approachable, this is long on the finish.

Drink now to 2023 with a fillet of sole. ◆

2010 CH. TEYSSIER, MONTAGNE SAINTEMILION £14.00 Ch. Teyssier is located in the wine appellation of MontagneSt Emilion. This dense purple wine has oodles of creme de cassis and licorice, hints of barbecue smoke, terrific texture and a long, succulent finish.◆

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Ex-Savoy Grill Chef Kim Woodward has joined Skylon and is shaking things up with a new menu to match the riverside restaurant’s refreshed interiors. Top dishes include hand-dived Orkney scallop ceviche and roasted veal sweetbreads with French white asparagus, toasted almond foam and sherry vinegar gastrique.

Royal Festival Hall, SE1; skylon-restaurant.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK / NOTES

NEW OPENING Gusto Chislehurst

Gusto have opened their first restaurant in London, serving up tasty dishes like tagliatelle with smoked salmon and dill and baked aubergine milanese. To celebrate they’re offering 25% off food for the opening and even better, you can book a table online.

9 High Street, BR7; gustorestaurants.uk.com

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This new restaurant is in a beautifully restored former Grade II listed ticket office, originally part of Peckham Rye’s train station. As well as a 24-seater café/ bar, the open-plan kitchen is the perfect place to sample cooking over charcoal.

11a Station Way, SE15; coalrooms.com

FOOD TROLLEY RESTAURANTS For a touch of old school charm try this latest culinary trend Wo r d s H E L E N B R OW N

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At Magpie, from established eatery Pidgin, small dim sum plates of Chinese deliciousness are wheeled around on trolleys for your picking. The menu is ideal for sharing, with dishes including mackerel crudo and terrine with nukazuke pickles.

10 Hedone Street, W1B; magpie-london.com

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02 SIMPSON’S IN THE STRAND

After a recent renovation, Simpson's in the Strand is back and serving its signature dishes on wheels.

The venue's original trolleys from 1848 will be dishing out British classics like roast rib of beef with Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes.

100 Strand, WC2R; simpsonsinthestrand.co.uk

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South-East London’s latest dining experience has communal feasting from breakfast through to dinner, plus workshops and classes. For breakfast expect classics like bacon sarnies, and for dinner a sophisticated menu of meat and fish dishes.

56 Goldsmith Road, SE15; asidelondon.com

03 LUTYENS GRILL AT THE NED

The clubby, old-school grill vibes of Lutyens Grill, on the ground floor of The Ned, are enhanced by the traditional trolley service, where meat is carved and fish are filleted right at your table.

27 Poultry, EC2R; thened.com

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MEXICAN CANTINA Santo Remedio Cantina & Comedor

Fans of Santo Remedio’s original opening should flock to its new, larger site on Tooley Street. It boasts a traditional Mexican bar with Mezcal cocktails, tacos and snacks, and an upstairs dining room offering regional specialities.

152 Tooley Street, SE1; santoremedio.co.uk

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The Chiltern's famous oyster cart does the rounds each night, allowing guests to start their meals with a selection of fresh-as-you-like oysters.

1 Chiltern Street, W1U; chilternfirehouse.com

05 HIX SOHO

With the relaunch of HIX Soho as a seafood restaurant - guests can now enjoy the theatre of ’today’s catch' as servers fillet and debone it on a trolley at your table.

66-70 Brewer Street, W1F; hixrestaurants.co.uk

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G CANDICE TOOK THREE MONTHS TO COMPLETE THE BOOK, TESTING OUT EACH RECIPE HERSELF

A Stirring

Success Bake Off winner Candice Brown on her new book, family favourites and life after Britain’s favourite TV show Wo r d s

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H e l e n B r ow n

reat British Bake Off winner Candice Brown stole the show with her stylish soufflés and enviable lipstick collection. More than 15 million people watched her take the cake in 2016 when she pipped fellow contestants Jane Beedle and Andrew Smyth to the Bake Off crown in a whiteknuckle episode of meringue, sponge and a marzipan peacock showstopper.

Now Candice is back with her first cookbook, Comfort.

In a nod to her childhood and home-life, the book is jam-packed with comfort food and baking.

“It’s completely nostalgic and full of the sort of food you remember eating as a child,” Candice explains. “I like things that evoke memories and I wanted to go down that route. They are warm, hearty, ‘I can’t wait for it to cool down so I’m having a big slice now,’ kind of recipes,” she says. “That’s how I like to cook - with sauce dripping down the side and crispy bits on top that my dad would pick at and my mum or me would tell him off because we’d not finished making it yet.”

Candice grew up in the pubs that her parents ran. She would watch her dad prepare meat - skinning rabbits, plucking pheasants - before her mum baked it into rich, hearty pies. But the earliest memories Candice has in the kitchen are with her Nan, Margaret. “I remember she’d make a bakewell tart and then give me the leftovers. Or she’d make Yorkshire puddings and put jam in the scraps to make me a little jam tart,” Candice recalls. “I would drag our heavy leather dining-room chairs through to the kitchen and I’d stand on it next to her. I was a bit of a limit, wherever she was I was attached to her,” she jokes. The book is named after Margaret in testament to the influence she had on Candice growing up. “She was the absolute apple of my eye and when she died the bottom of my world fell out. She was the most modest, hard-working lady and she took so much joy in the family being there,” Candice remembers, “If I could be half the lady she was I would be happy because she really was incredible.”

The book is peppered with tributes to Candice’s family members and memories. Alongside Margaret’s Boiled Fruit Cake there’s Dad’s favourite Black Forest Gateau and Tottie Scones for partner Liam.

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FOOD & DRINK / INTERVIEW “I really wanted Comfort to start off as mine, but as time goes on it becomes the reader’s," Candice explains, “So if you don’t like a flavour, an ingredient or a texture, change it. Start making things your own and stop worrying about baking, because it shouldn’t be worrying, it should be fun and relaxing,” she says. True to her word, Candice heads to the kitchen for a break from her busy schedule. “At the moment I’m trying to bake every day when I’m at home,” she says.

“The other day I had two hours before heading over to my mum and dad’s. I could have spent those two hours doing something constructive, or I could bake and then run late... And that’s normally what I do,” she laughs.

We’re all of course wondering how on earth she stays so svelte with all that sugar. “Well, I eat cake most days, so when I’m at home I try to balance it out with a decent lunch - I’ll have a salad, spinach and rice, and for dinner it’s normally stir fry or something similar,” Candice says.

It is also no doubt partly down to having a schedule that barely lets up. It’s not even 11am and Candice has already done a hefty stint on Radio 2. She also writes for The Sunday Times and works on ITV’s This Morning, though things have calmed down now that the book is done. “I wrote every single recipe and I tried out each one. I really wanted to do it by myself and I got it done in just under three months,” Candice says. “I don’t think I slept very

THE BOOK IS CRAMMED WITH TRIBUTES TO CANDICE'S FAMILY, INCLUDING MALTESER ICE CREAM FOR HER NAN

ORANGE & HIBISCUS MADELEINES Makes about 32 INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp dried hibiscus petals • 100ml boiling water • 90g unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus extra to grease the moulds • 50g soft light brown sugar • 100g golden caster sugar • 2 large eggs • grated zest and juice of 1 orange, plus extra zest to decorate • 100g plain flour, plus extra for the moulds • just under 1 tsp baking powder • pinch of salt • 1 tbsp orange blossom honey

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much at all during the process,” she laughs.

Life before Bake Off saw Candice teaching at Ashlyns School in Berkhamsted, as a PE teacher, before moving over to the special needs department. “It was something I took great pride in and I worked really hard to get to where I was,” Candice says. So does she miss it? “I do some days,” Candice muses, “especially now it’s the end of term and the kids are sitting their exams; I keep thinking I should be there to help them out,” she says. “But on the other hand, when I do demonstrations and I talk to parents who’ll say ‘You’ve got my daughter or my son into baking,’ it's like I’m almost still doing that role of inspiring and teaching,” Candice continues.

Now with the release of Comfort, Candice will certainly continue to inspire and encourage people to get cooking. Her life since Bake Off has been on a sugar high that shows no sign of dipping any time soon. ◆

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1 Put the dried hibiscus petals in a small bowl and pour over the boiling water. Leave to soften for about 5 minutes. 2 Meanwhile, brush your madeleine moulds with melted butter, then dust them lightly with flour. 3 Combine the brown sugar, 50g of the caster sugar and the eggs in a large bowl and whisk with an electric hand whisk until light and fluffy. Add the orange zest, 90g cooled melted butter, plain flour, baking powder, salt, honey and 1 tablespoon of the hibiscus water, and mix together to make a batter. Leave for a minimum of 30 minutes. 4 Preheat the oven to 170°C fan (190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5). 5 Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine moulds (you will need to bake in batches).

Take care not to overfill the moulds. Bake for 10–12 minutes until risen and golden. 6 Remove the madeleines from the moulds and place on a wire rack. Cool the moulds, then brush with melted butter and dust with flour again before baking another batch of madeleines. 7 Once all the madeleines have been baked and cooled, mix together the orange juice, the remaining 50g caster sugar and 3 tablespoons of the hibiscus water in a small saucepan. Stir over a medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and you have a thick syrup. 8 Poke a hole in the underside of each madeleine and brush over the syrup. Wait for this to soak in, then brush on a second coat of the syrup. Finish with a grating of orange zest.

These are best eaten fresh on the day of baking.

Comfort: Delicious Bakes & Family Treats by Candice Brown Ebury Press, £20 penguinrandomhouse.com

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A RELAXED VIBE and a GORGEOUS garden terrace; it EPITOMISES Chloe's liking for FINE DINING in trainers

Oxalis at PLATFORM 1

Understated British fine dining from an exciting pop-up space in Dulwich Wo r d s H e l e n B r o w n

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ou can’t move for popups in London, and we thought we’d seen them all. But Platform 1 in east Dulwich has taken the concept and run with it. Local resident and owner Chloe Gounder-Forbes has addressed the temporary nature of the pop-up with a series of semi-permanent kitchen residencies on rotation in one kitchen. In the last few years the place has hosted an array of distinguished foodie ventures, many of which have gone onto notable success. Perilla did a stint here before

opening a permanent restaurant on Newington Green, likewise Smoke & Salt. They’ve just popped up in the space previously occupied by Kricket in Pop Brixton. Chloe certainly cherry picks her eateries with a clear eye for expertise.

Platform 1 has a relaxed vibe and gorgeous garden terrace; it epitomises Chloe’s liking for "fine dining in trainers."

We are here to see what talented young chefs Nick Ross and Max de Nahlik have on the menu. The duo are the brainwaves behind Oxalis, a beacon of exceptional British cuisine with a classic French twist. The pair have worked together in the past at various venues across London

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and felt inspired to create a concept together. Their menu derives inspiration from great British produce put on the plate with a fine dining twist.

Chloe certainly knows her way around a wine list and has curated a strong line-up for Oxalis. All are handmade from small-scale producers who cultivate no more than 2000 bottles per variety. We kick things off with a glass of Lemos, Vino Frizzante, an easy-going lightly sparkling white from Italy. Our first dish is cucumber, watermelon and feta - a classic combo that can do no wrong - and a pretty beetroot and curd starter, with spring onions and earthy dukkah. This was an intriguing dish, erring on the edge of sweet but with picante, lightly pickled onions and fragrant spice pulling back to the savoury side. We nearly lick the next plate clean of its mackerel, gooseberry and horseradish. It’s fresh, packed with flavour and perfect for the balmy evening.

Next we share the pigeon and the beef short rib. Both are cooked well and rich in flavour. We end with sponge cake, blackberry and butter cream. A delicious and quintessentially British finish to an exceptional meal. ◆ OX A L I S In residence until 30 September 17 Lordship Lane, SE22; platform1.london

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TYPOGRAPHICAL pieces

Ideas, designs and styles for your home

OLIVER FURNITURE

Alphabet cushions, £35 nubie.couk

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LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM SHOP

Personalised Johnston mug, £9.99 ltmuseumshop.co.ukk

TALKING TABLES Truly Scrumptious lettered paper plates, £3.99 talkingtables.co.uk

TYPOGRAPHY ALPHABET LETTER PRINTS Arbol House, £29.95 ovohome.com

Life in Colour DESIGN LETTERS

Initial notebook, £12.50 printerandtailor.com

Wa l l a c e S e w e l l Celebrating 25 years of their stylish textile collaboration, Harriet Wallace-Jones and Emma Sewell are showing their graphic weaves at designjunction ahead of their solo show at the Fashion and Textile Museum in October.

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SOFT FOCUS

Anna-Lisa Smith In her studio in West Yorkshire, Anna-Lisa Smith designs simple, striking contemporary textiles for the home. All pieces are woven in local mills using the finest quality Lambswool and are hand finished in the studio. anna-lisasmith.com

DESIGN LETTERS

Letter hooks, £22 each designletters.dk

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RIDLEY'S JIGSAWS

PIPET DESIGN

Framed letter jigsaws, £20 amazon.co.uk

Pipet will present a new range of accessories in the Canopy at designjunction. Celebrating fine British craftsmanship, all their products are printed and handmade in England pipetdesign.com

OF LIFE & LEMONS Retro letter print, £13 oflifeandlemons.co.uk

BE SEATED OMK 1965

These classic chairs, originally designed by Rodney kinsman for Habitat, have been reissued with stylish new designs at designjunction.

Available in a number of colourways, they're an easy way to add a pop of colour to your kitchen interior. omkdesign.com

WALLS AND FLOORS

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hen Julia Feix moved into her apartment in a converted school in Elephant and Castle, complete with attendant beautiful proportions, she knew that she’d have her work cut out. “It was pretty grim,” she explains. “The previous owner had bought the flat as a shell and did the fit out himself. It was a pretty bad DIY job.” And of no room was this truer than the bathroom.

“It was all green slate tiles and some fauxVictorian fittings. All in all, it was a bit odd. So the brief from my client (my wife, Emma) was ‘industrial chic’ – whatever that might be.”

Happily Julia – along with Tarek Merlin, co–principals of their Peckham-based architectural firm, Feix and Merlin – was more than equal to the task. “We wanted to achieve an industrial look that didn’t feel at odds with the Victorian heritage of the building,” she says. “The result is a careful balance of industrial finishes, like the concrete floor and the steel/glass partition with more traditional fittings like a roll-top bath, ornate radiator and exposed riser/ shower head. The fully glazed partition took a little convincing and the compromise was the installation of a curtain track along the partition, which – funnily enough – has not been used to date.”

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VICTORIAL HERITAGE of the BUILDING the bathroom and the bedroom; hid all the plumbing in the floor build-up (you step up into the bathroom); and then finished the whole scheme in a palette of varying shades of elegant grey. “I’m a huge fan of grey,” says Julia. “You just don’t get tired of it. In fact, there are a couple of red highlights in the bedroom: the fabric cables of the pendants.

And those are the bits I’d most like to change now,” she laughs. It was she says, a pleasure to be her own client, together with Emma. “It’s always fun doing things for yourself, and thankfully we both have similar tastes so it doesn’t usually create any problems. I also like to experiment with new ideas in our own apartment and then use the outcome on other projects.”

The taps, the flooring and the partition were, she explains, the most expensive elements of the scheme, and she advises anyone working on their bathrooms never to scrimp on the detail. “Always spend money on taps,” she says. “The things you touch every day need to be of the highest quality.

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The duo chose Crittall windows as a partition to join the two spaces and hid all the plumbing in the floor.

Apart from a couple of red highlights in the bedroom, the colour scheme is grey.

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less here without compromising on quality.

Taste is of course a different matter…”

As far as Julia and Tarek are concerned, their taste has never been called into question. The pair met while working for Will Alsop, where they both stayed for over a decade. It was there that they launched their own eponymous practice, which started – entirely in keeping with their outlook and style – as a bit of fun.

“We entered a competition together just for the hell of it. The brief was to design a café at the end of Deal pier. We got shortlisted and didn’t win (Niall McLaughlin did) but we came out of it having realised that we work really well together. We won the second competition we entered, one of four commissions to build the “beach hut of the 21st-century” and ours was opened 10 months later. That was the start of Feix & Merlin. We both have a similar approach to design and our tastes overlap enough to allow us to always find a solution we both love, while at the same time creating enough friction to make the design process interesting and productive.”

It may have been just for fun, but that nascent foray into launching their own studio paid dividends in barely any time at all; since they started, they have been nominated as Young Architects of the Year, an accolade they were “excited and honoured” to receive.

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such positive attention. It is, above all, Feix & Merlin’s unbridled joie de vivre that is the consistent thread that ties all their disparate work together. “We have been told that we are not like other architects, in that we design from the inside out, rather than from the outside in,” says Julia. “It’s where you live, it’s where you work, and where you play. We are interested in people’s lives and experiences and how, together, we can make them better.”

At present, they are working on a

boxing gym; a private member’s club; the refurbishment and fit-out of a run of railway arches in Hackney (Henry Holland will likely be an occupant of one) and various private residential schemes. Their schedule is, then, near-dizzyingly busy and that’s just how they like it. As Julia explains, they would take on even more were it not for an insidious culture of caution that has crept into contemporary architecture. “Clients have become very risk-averse which, for small practices (read young architects), translates into a very real problem. Clients are often advised by their project managers or financiers to go with a safe pair of hands (read a grey beard) rather than to ‘risk your money’ with a young practice that might not have built a 10-storey tower, an airport, a museum, a school before. So small practices get stuck on a certain type of project size until they get ‘a break’ which allows them to leap to the next step on the ladder… that break gets harder and harder to find.”

The duo considers much of their early work experience to have been formative.

“Will Alsop taught me so much about the importance of telling a great story and not taking yourself too seriously,” she says.

Although she equivocates about naming her favourite buildings – “Oh, I don’t think there is such a thing” – she professes to be a “huge fan of Oscar Niemeyer, and I love the work of Marcio Kogan and his StudioMK27 in Brazil.”

There is a theme – or several, in fact: a sultry kind of elegance, certainly. What would be her dream project? She doesn’t miss a beat.

“A beach house on a stunning coastline, please.” Sophisticate beach types take note: no one would do it better. u feixandmerlin.com

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In another, very telling, survey, 86% of people surveyed stated that ‘creativity’ was important in their jobs and career, however, only 57% thought that when they were at school. Why are we

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downplaying the importance of creativity in schools, when it is clearly so important in your career and life? It could be because creativity is hard. Henry Matisse said, ‘Creativity takes courage.’ Albert Einstein once admitted that ‘I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking’. Creativity does not need an obvious end or finished product, and that challenges conventional tables, the Arts have suffered. They thinking on learning. are increasingly sidelined and in many In a time when political extremism schools, thankfully not my own, they are is on the rise, ‘fake news’ is the catch simply not available to students. The phrase of the day and demagoguery is other culprit stifling student creativity everywhere, what can be more important is the addiction to, and overconsumption than teaching young people to think of, media, such as videogames and outside the box? There is a good reason smart phones. When we overemphasise why political dictators consumption and underbother to persecute artists; emphasise production, we they recognise the power of reduce a child’s ability to the arts to influence, think creatively. Creativity is a muscle that we all have, and to move and motivate like all muscles, if you do not people. The creative and use it, you lose it. expressive arts provide Having returned from a us with a means to role as a school leader in East communicate ideas, images, Asia, where governments emotions that we feel CAROLE CHANDLERTHOMPSON were crying out to introduce as humans. An arts-free Head of Blackheath High this much-envied creativity education is simply no School from the western model education at all. u

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ince returning to the UK as head of Blackheath High three years ago, I have been horrified to see the steady erosion of creative and performing arts in schools in the UK. The Warwick Commission of 2015 reported between 2003 and 2013 there was a 50% drop in the GCSE numbers for design and technology, 23% for drama and 25% for other craft-related subjects. The number of arts teachers in schools has fallen by 11% since 2010 and in schools where a subject has been withdrawn, drama and performance has dropped by 23%, art by 17% and design technology by 14%. In a society where schools are judged largely by their place in the league tables, and the government decides what is counted in those league

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he British Overseas Territory of Turks and Caicos is a joy to behold. This small group of low-lying coral islands is known for the processing of sea salt in the 19th Century and consists mostly of limestone, marshes, mangroves and vast stretches of beaches.

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The largest populated island, situated on the west side of the Caicos archipelago, is Providenciales, better known as Provo by the locals. Truly a big-hearted island, it boasts turquoise water, postcard perfect beaches and secluded luxury.

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the creation of a detailed and personal itinerary. Ideally located to get away from the much-developed Providenciales, it offers a super stylish space to recharge, combining Asian-influenced architecture with Caribbean chic.

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et on 66 acres of beautiful British countryside, Tylney Hall Hotel is an idyllic retreat from busy city life. The landscaped Dutch and Italian gardens are picturesque and create the perfect setting for a leisurely stroll. By following the paths, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a collection of trees that make up the estate’s woodlands. Here you’ll also find a perfect snapshot of the lake laid before the mansion’s exterior. The grounds are home to towering redwoods, a golf course, heated indoor and outdoor pools, hard tennis courts and one of the longest uninterrupted views of Hampshire.

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rom the deluxe bedrooms to the master suites, each of the nine types of rooms at Tylney Hall Hotel are luxury epitomised. Our mansion junior suite situated in the Mansion House was like stepping back in time with its period decor, but we were brought back to modernity with the convenience of our own Nespresso machine.

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erving as her home and the inspiration for much of her work, Jane Austen’s depictions of Hampshire have made the area a pilgrimage site for fans of her novels. To mark 200 years since Austen’s death, Tylney Hall Hotel is running the Jane Austen 200 Break. While the grounds and grandeur of the hotel are a natural fit for celebrating Austen, the hotel is going further by offering a chance to watch authentic performances by the Hampshire Regency Dancers accompanied by a traditional afternoon tea. Each dance is preceded by historical anecdotes about Austen, soldiers and the war, the royals and social behaviour common of the period. Lessons are offered for those interested in full Regency immersion.

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ith a terrace overlooking the gardens, two lounges and the Oak Room Restaurant, choosing where to dine is the first hurdle to cross, and the second is making a selection from the menu. We trailed the scent coming from the Sunday roast served from a carving trolley, but opted for a slightly lighter offering instead. This included a poached fillet of buttery sea trout on a bed of browned butter hollandaise, accompanied by four large, delightful pockets of potato gnocchi and a vegetarian version of the gnocchi with radish and spring onions.

THE DAMAGE Jane Austen 200 Break runs until the end of the year and includes an overnight stay, tickets to Jane Austen’s House Museum, afternoon tea at the hotel and breakfast from £128pp (based on two sharing). tylneyhall.co.uk

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his beautiful one-bedroom, one bathroom apartment is located on the 13th floor of Greenwich's most desired new development Arora Tower. Boasting 551 sq. ft. internally, located next to London's famous O2 Arena, this property features Canary Wharf & westerly views from the terrace and lounge, good size double bedroom, chic bathroom, stripped wooden flooring and 24hr concierge. u

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Part of The Acorn Group, Incorporating:

Cranston Road, Forest Hill SE23 Elegantly modernised and extended Victorian house with off-street parking.

£880,000 F/H Five bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Two receptions

EER D

Contact Forest Hill 020 8333 5080

Crawthew Grove, East Dulwich SE22 Beautifully finished throughout is this stunning four bedroom, double-fronted house.

£1,100,000 F/H Four bedrooms

Three bathrooms

One reception

EER C

Contact Dulwich 020 8516 3666

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Manor Avenue, Brockley SE4 Lovingly restored four bedroom Victorian end-of-terrace townhouse.

£1,600,000 F/H Four bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Three receptions

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Contact Brockley 020 8694 1177

Beckenham Road, Beckenham BR3 Substantial, six bedroom Victorian detached family home arranged over three floors.

£1,395,000 F/H Six bedrooms

Three bathrooms

Four receptions

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Contact Sydenham 020 8776 7070

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Stodart Road, Penge SE20 Ultra modern, four double bedroom house completely refurbished throughout.

Guide £750,000 - £800,000 F/H Four bedrooms

One bathroom

One reception

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Queen Annes Square, Bermondsey SE1 Extremely rare-to-the-market is this 1,100 sqft mid-terrace townhouse in the heart of SE1.

£849,950 F/H Three bedrooms

Two bathrooms

One reception

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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

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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:

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Prices and information correct at time of sending to press.

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Dovercourt Road, Dulwich Village SE22 A well-proportioned five bedroom semi-detached family house Located in this highly sought-after Dulwich Village address, this attractive Edwardian house benefits from the most appealing kitchen dining room, loft conversion and fine garden. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, guest WC and garden. EPC: E. Approximately 166 sq m (1,787 sq ft).

Freehold

Guide price: £1,595,000

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Winchester Walk, London Bridge SE1 An incredibly spacious 2 bedroom apartment to rent Refurbished to the highest standard, this former fruit warehouse is moments from world famous Borough Market and has European oak flooring, state of the art, bespoke Poggenpohl kitchen, Juliette balcony, custom made sound proofed windows and Lutron lighting. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room/kitchen. EPC: C. Approximately 116.87 sq m (1258 sq ft).

Guide price: £1,150 per week

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LONDON ROAD, MITCHAM, CR4 Martin & Co Streatham present this stunning two bedroom property in Mitcham to the lettings market. This ground floor flat boasts two double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one which contains En-suite shower) an amazing open plan kitchen/dining living area leading into private garden. Located 0.4 miles away from Mitcham Eastfields station means transport is a stone’s throw away with direct connections to Victoria and London Bridge via Southern Rail in less than 30 minutes and great bus links to match.

Available September. Early viewings recommended. Call today to arrange your viewing. £1,350PCM

COLMER ROAD, STREATHAM, SW16 Martin and Co Streatham are pleased to present this stylish one bedroom apartment in Streatham to the lettings market. The property possesses a stylish finish throughout, equipped with double bedroom, spacious living room, open plan fully fitted kitchen/dining area (comes with washing machine) and modern bathroom boasting shower. Located in a quiet residential neighbourhood close between both Streatham and Norbury Station (10 minute walk) gives you the flexibility in travel options with direct links to Victoria and Clapham Junction less than 20 minutes away, proves to be ideal for professionals commuting into London.

Available: 9th October. Call today to arrange your viewing. £1,100 PCM

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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. This is the perfect opportunity for a buyer looking for a family home or a development opportunity. £1,400,000

ABERCAIRN ROAD, STREATHAM, SW16 Martin & Co Streatham are proud to bring this spectacular fully refurbished three bedroom house located in Streatham to the Sales market. A large three bedroom, semi-detached freehold house located within 0.6 miles of Streatham Common station providing you with great transport links via the Southern train service, connecting directly to London Victoria and London Bridge. The property boasts wooden flooring in the living room, spacious dining room, kitchen with doors leading into the private garden. The upstairs of the property contains two king sized bedrooms, a further third bedroom / study and family bathroom. £585,000

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ocated within three acres of tranquil landscaped grounds comes this beautifully restored Grade II listed Georgian Mansion. Built in 1816, the accommodation comprises grand entrance hall, three beautifully presented reception rooms, five/six bedrooms and four bathrooms.

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RUSH GROVE HOUSE, LONDON SE18 ● ● ● ●

5 / 6 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms Grade II Listed Georgian mansion Beautiful grounds and lake

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Approx. 4,885 sq ft (453.8 sq m) Off street parking Original features throughout No onward chain

£2,850,000 Freehold For more information, call Graham Lawes 020 8858 9986 or email greenwichsales@eu.jll.com

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RUSH GROVE HOUSE SOUTH, LONDON SE18 ● ● ● ●

4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms Grade II Listed Georgian mansion Beautiful grounds and lake

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Off street parking Approx. 2,960 sq ft (275.0 sq m) Original features throughout Excellent transport links

£5,000 PCM Unfurnished For more information, call Yasmin Forrester 020 8858 9944 or email greenwich.lets@eu.jll.com

22 College Approach Greenwich SE10 9HY

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PROPERTY / NEW HOMES

MAPLETON CRESCENT Bespoke new homes set to launch in Wandsworth SW18

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apleton Crescent SW18, an architecturally award-winning residential development designed by Metropolitan Workshop, is launching in the heart of Wandsworth.

Developed by Pocket Living, this first Pocket Edition scheme is set within a slender 27-storey building which features a striking green glazed terracotta façade.

A limited collection of competitively priced 36 two and three bedroom homes will become available on September 7th.

At launch, prospective residents can tour a show apartment via a unique virtual reality experience in the Mapleton Crescent marketing suite, located just beside this beautiful development.

Like all Pocket Edition developments, Mapleton Crescent is in a vibrant area of London with strong local character and fast access to the city centre. On a secluded street in the centre of Wandsworth, Mapleton Crescent has river walks, local parks and numerous retail and leisure facilities on its doorstep. Excellent local transport links connect Wandsworth to Central London by train, tube or river boat.

Designed with cyclists in mind, Mapleton Crescent has ample secure cycle storage, kit lockers and a maintenance station.

The experienced Pocket Edition design team are creating homes that maximise the use of space and that are efficient to run. Apartments feature bespoke joinery incorporating a study nook, a master bedroom dressing area or cleverly designed shelving for ample storage and flexibility.

Residents can also enjoy private outdoor

space of either a balcony or winter garden, providing hard to find modern and spacious apartment living.

With only a small number of homes per floor, the development has an intimate feel for the building of owner-occupiers. The unique, design-led features that epitomise modern apartment living means residents will truly benefit from private and shared amenities. The large residents' lounge on the 1st floor is the ideal environment for flexible working and the addition of an Art Deco-inspired foyer provides a beautifully light residents entrance, all available with low service charges. To top it off, the spacious shared roof terrace on the 23rd

floor provides panoramic views across South West London.

Lucian Smithers, Sales and Marketing Director at Pocket Edition, says: “Mapleton Crescent is a showcase scheme in a wellknown and popular property hotspot. We’re excited to be creating a development for a community of homeowners in a bustling and exciting area of London. Our Pocket Edition homes are cleverly designed for optimum apartment living and set within an architecturally stunning and award-winning building. Combined with easy access to both transport and leisure, Mapleton Crescent is the perfect base for whatever type of London residents feel like living.” ® Prices start from £685,000. For an exclusive virtual reality tour of the show apartment, visit the newly launched marketing suite from September 7th. Prospective buyers can book an appointment by emailing: mapleton@savills.com, or registering their interest via: pocketliving.com/edition. The scheme will complete in summer 2018.

“A shared roof terrace on the 23rd floor provides panoramic views across South West London” ABSOLUTELY MAGAZINES

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This attractive former wood workshop has been beautifully converted into two stunning apartments, a workshop and mews house.

Located in historic Southwark, Webber Street is within short walking distance of some of the capital’s leading arts and entertainment attractions to include; Tate Modern, The Shard, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, The Royal Festival Hall, Borough Market, Old Vic Theatre and The London Eye. • • • • •

Luxury finishes Vaulted beam ceilings Bespoke fireplaces Amazing location Historic Southwark

2 bedroom mews house - £1,500,000 2 bedroom conversion - £1,300,000 1 bedroom conversion - £800,000

To arrange a viewing, please contact our New Homes team:

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BOROUGH PLACE, SE1

£1,275,000 A spacious three bedroom property with two winter garden areas, two baths and open plan kitchen/living room. High spec finish throughout, inc under floor heating.

LEASEHOLD Bankside Office 020 7940 3888

SIMMS RD, SE1

£750,000 This charming three bed Victorian terrace offers period features, private courtyard garden and a basement, as well as a large double reception room and sperate kitchen.

FREEHOLD Bankside Office 020 7940 3888

GT. SUFFOLK ST,

£575,000 The loft style apartment has a bright and airy reception room, an open plan fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and a modern bathroom suite. Further features include solid wood flooring, high ceilings, superb natural light and bike storage.

SHARE OF FREEHOLD Bankside Office 020 7940 3888

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CANADA WATER SE16

GET CLOSER TO THE CITY Stunning 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in Zone 2 NOW OVER

50% SOLD

Move fast if you want to take advantage of the spectacular views and prime location of London Square Canada Water, which is now over 50% sold.

With a central landscaped courtyard, concierge, balcony or terrace to every apartment and close proximity to the tube, London Square Canada Water is the ideal choice for connected London living.

Prices from ÂŁ520,000 The Sales Suite and Show Apartment, 24 - 28 Quebec Way, London SE16 7LF.

0333 666 0106

www.londonsquare.co.uk

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HELP TO BUY† AT ROYAL ARSENAL RIVERSIDE A limited collection of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments will be available with Help to Buy† at Royal Arsenal Riverside.

Royal Arsenal Riverside is an outstanding riverside location, with an ever expanding range of residents’ amenities.

It is ideally situated for the forthcoming on-site Crossrail station and London City Airport, which is just 7 minutes away.

Call 020 3733 7325 to register your interest

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LIVERPOOL STREET 14 MINUTES*

BOND STREET 22 MINUTES*

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Source: www.crossrail.co.uk. †Help to Buy is subject to the Homes and Communities Agency’s (HCA) terms and conditions and is available on new build homes up to £600,000 to customers where the property represents their only residence. 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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South East London’s premier agent

Hamlet Road, Crystal Palace £1,395,000

Pickwick Road, Dulwich Village

An elegant four bedroom semi detached Victorian house. Available for sale with no ongoing chain.

Completely restored throughout and extended to provide increased living space, this Grade 2 listed property provides a spectacular home for a discerning new owner. EPC D

An attractive and spacious four bedroom Edwardian house ideally located on this prime residential road in the heart of Dulwich Village.

Extended and upgraded to a high standard this family house also offers two reception rooms and a bespoke kitchen. 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

Honor Oak Road, Forest Hill £950,000

A stunning four bedroom family home in immaculate condition. The house consist of a landscaped garden and potential for the side return (STPP). EPC D

Description: An astonishing four double bedroom period home for sale in Forest Hill. Set on the very popular Honor Oak Road, the property consists of a stunning reception room complete with Juliet balcony and a separate kitchen/dinner with integrated appliances. EPC C

Please call our East Dulwich office: 020 8299 3721

Please call our Forest Hill office: 020 8314 4070

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Shardcroft Avenue, Herne Hill £749,950

Westbourne Road, Sydenham £775,000

A two double bedroom garden flat, on a residential street close to the centre of Herne Hill. Beautifully presented, the open plan kitchen/reception area leads onto the wooden decking of the private lawn garden. EPC D

A three double bedroom, semi-detached house overlooking Alexandra Recreation grounds. The property is beautifully presented over three floors, with two reception rooms, a recently refurbished kitchen and well-maintained garden with a paved patio. EPC F

Please call our Herne Hill office: 020 7738 5926

Please call our Sydenham office: 020 8659 0220

Avenue Park Road £679,950

Dodbrooke Road, £495,000

An immaculately presented five double bedroom, semi-detached family house For Sale in West Norwood. This perfectly laid out house offers flexible living arrangements with the potential to extend (STP) as well as private secluded garden.

EPC C

An immaculately presented two bedroom period conversion flat for sale in West Norwood. This charming flat occupies the entire ground floor of a converted period property with direct access to a beautiful south facing private garden. EPC D.

Please call our West Norwood office: 020 8670 9008

Please call our West Norwood office: 0208 670 9008

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South East London’s premier agent

Levendale Road, Forest Hill £2,250 Per Calendar Month

Thicket Tavern, Anerley Road £1,700 Per Calendar Month

Woodwarde Road £4,000 Per Calendar Month

A stunning four double bedroom Victorian end of terrace home to let in Forest Hill.

Available from 15th September. EPC E.

A stunning two double bedroom, two bathroom penthouse apartment forming the top floor of a recently converted building which was a public house in a former life. EPC C

An attractive larger than average semi-detached home. Impressive and particularly spacious with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, two receptions and south facing garden EPC D

Please call our Forest Hill office: 020 8314 4070

Please call our Crystal Palace office: 020 8670 7160

Please call our Dulwich Village office: 020 8299 0922

South Croxted Road £4,000 Per Calendar Month

Longton Avenue, Sydenham £1,450 Per Calendar Month

Woodelm Court, Devonshire Road £1,400 Per Calendar Month

A stunning conveniently located semidetached house for sale. Consisting of five bedrooms, three reception rooms, two bathrooms, a contemporary fitted kitchen/breakfast room and utility. EPC D

A two double bedroom maisonette, on a residential road close to Wells Park. The property has a spacious lounge and a well-equipped kitchen. EPC D

A two double bedroom fl at to rent in Forest Hill with a wonderful fitted kitchen, modern bathroom and stunning reception room EPC C

Please call our Dulwich Village office: 020 8299 0922

Please call our Sydenham office: 020 8659 0220

Please call our Forest Hill office: 0208 314 4070

Knollys Road, Streatham £1,250 Per Calendar Month

Ashbourne Grove, East Dulwich £3,100 Per Calendar Month

Spenser Road, Herne Hill £3,500 Per Calendar Month

Situated on the second floor of a grand Victorian conversion, this superb one double bedroom fl at has a bright and airy feel. EPC D.

Immaculate four bedroom house with an open plan kitchen/dining room, off street parking and a large garden. Excellent location. Available early September.

EPC D

A four double bedroom family home with a double reception, on a quiet tree-lined residential road within the ‘Poets Corner’ area of Herne Hill. EPC: E

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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Lawrie Park Crescent, Sydenham Price to be released.

Oakside, Upper Norwood From £615,000

Lawrie Park Place is a gated, boutique development of 27 contemporary four and five bedroom houses close to Crystal Palace Park.

Each family house is generously proportioned and built in a traditional style. Launching Autumn 2017.

Oakside is located between Crystal Palace, Streatham and Norbury in Upper Norwood. It offers a collection of 3 and 4 bed houses with off street parking and private gardens

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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