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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 looking for some local culture, then head over to Sandycomb Lodge, which has finally re-opened its doors following extensive renovations. A perfect day out for all the family.

All this and the usual mix of events, inspiration and property news. â—†

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Theory

New York based Theory is renowned for creating sophisticated and comfortable modern clothing for the modern woman. The fall collection is a powerful expression of style, with non-traditional suiting, gorgeous dresses and exquisite outerwear. theory.com

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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Inspired by Turkish rugs, this handcarved respite sets the tone for the entire room with its modern shape and kaleidoscopic colours. £398; anthropologie.com

FASHIONED FURNISHING

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

Pen to Paper

An elegant addition to your desk, this leather Liberty London address book adds a hint of character to your journaling. £49.95, libertylondon.com

Gilded Kiss

Be gilded in precious metals with MAC’s new lipstick collection. There are 18 lust-worthy, limited edition shades, each infused with sparkle and pearl to create a matte-metallic look. £16.50; maccosmetics.com

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ALL WORK AND NO PLAY 6 - 3 0 Se p t e m b e r F l o we rs G a ll e r y entred around the appropriation and alteration of found images, Julie C Cockburn’s work appears familiar and often nostalgic. She skilfully manipulates the surfaces of her source material, such as 1940s photography, to give these found images new significance. u 21 Cork Street, W1S; flowersgallery.com

DESIGN JUNCTION

Start Art Fair

2 1 - 24 Se p t e m b e r Va r i o u s L o c a ti o ns ollowing last year’s success, Design Junction is expanding for London F Design Festival. Expect a mix of furniture, lighting, material and technology brands, alongside pop-up shops, installations and interactive features. Use the code ABSOLUTELY for 50% off on tickets; thedesignjunction.co.uk/tickets-absolutely u Kings Cross, N1; thedesignjunction.co.uk

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Unearth tomorrow’s art today as the Start Art Fair returns to the Saatchi Gallery. On display are works from the world’s emerging art talent, such as Australia’s NG Art Gallery and Taiwan’s Yiri Arts. New exhibitors include rising Chinese artist Ye Hongxing whose kaleidoscopic landscapes juxtapose elements from East and West.

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100 PRINTS 16 - 24 Se p t e m b e r Te a B u il di ng n artist, colourist and consultant, Sophie Smallhorn’s practise explores A the relationships between colour, volume and proportion across prints, sculpture and site specific installations. See her latest works on display at Shoreditch’s iconic Tea Building as part of London Design Week. u 56 Shoreditch High St., E1; sophiesmallhorn.co.uk

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ARTS & CULTURE / TALKING TOPICS THE ART OF STEVEN CAMPBELL

Fro m 13 Se p t e m b e r Ma rl b o ro u gh Fi ne Ar t s a pioneer in the 1980s A renaissance of Scottish art, Steven Campbell is considered one of the most influential artists of our time. Marlborough Fine Art’s retrospective of this celebrated artist highlights the relevance of his work today with a selection of his complex, figurative works.

Many portray dream-like scenarios full of humour and ironic art historical references. u 6 Albemarle Street, W1S; marlboroughlondon.com

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With a 40-year rich heritage, Decorex is internationally renowned for being a diary date essential. Here, interior design professionals discover the finest and most sought-after luxury products from new, emerging and established talent.

20- 23 Se pte m b er O ly mp ia undreds of exhibitors are H welcomed each year to the burgeoning design district of West Kensington as the UK’s largest trade show for architects and designers returns. The theme this year is Elements, which considers everything from the fundamentals of design, the materials used, the processes of development and everything in between. u Hammersmith Road, W14; 100percentdesign.co.uk

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ANTIQUES ANONYMOUS 24 S eptem b er Ch u rc h S t re e t lfie’s Antique Market have joined forces with Westminster Council to host one of the largest antique based events in London. Over 50 professional dealers from across the city and further afield will join the merchants from Alfie’s Antique

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LIFE Cerys Matthews tells us about The Good Life Experience and why we should be going back to basics and enjoying the natural world I n t e r v i e w H E L E N B R OW N

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hat do The Great British Bake Off, Bear Grylls and ITV’s The Cube have in common?

Not much, except if you mashed them all together the outcome would be not unlike The Good Life Experience. This is how Cerys Matthew, singer, presenter, radio host and festival coowner describes this four-year-old passion project of hers.

Billed as a voyage of discovery, The Good Life Experience channels halcyon days of rural bliss. “I wanted a festival that was concentrated around people, experiences and making memories,” Cerys explains.

A relative newcomer to the festival offering in Wales, the annual event based in Hawarden promises a unique experience for the whole family. Just like Cerys’ BBC Radio 6 Music programme, the line-up is wonderfully eclectic. She’s hand-picked the performers, having either featured them on her radio show, stumbled across them playing live or encountered them via her

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work with BBC’s The One Show.

“We’ve got literature, music and the usual festival line-up, along with a huge dollop of the natural world and the great outdoors,” Cerys tells us. Here you can run down hills, climb trees and make yourself dizzy at the free fairground.

There are worlds of gin making, beer craft and chocolate creation to be discovered, along with axe-making, rabbit-skinning, bushcraft, meditation, foraging, archery, stonemasonry, ceramics, candle-making; and that’s not even the half of it. On the roster of cultural offerings this year are BBC Wildlife presenter Kate Humble, songwriter Michael Head, author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Thomasina Miers of Masterchef and Wahaca fame and childhood hero of Cerys’, Roger Phillips, who will take you foraging in the woods before cooking up your finds. Sunday Times columnist and writer India Knight will also be making an appearance to talk about her love of dogs, along with the sharp-minded children's book author and poet, Michael Rosen.

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ARTS & CULTURE / INTERVIEW “One of the main driving forces for starting the festival was to make it not only as cheap as we can, but easy for families to come and let the children off the leash.” They’ll spend time away from the virtual world, they’re taught how to handle sharp knives properly, to play with fire, they’ll abseil from trees and throw axes. “All the sort of hands-on, wild country stuff that my memories are full of from childhood,” Cerys tells us.

For her, the highlight is seeing her 13 year-old daughter with mud on her skirt having the time of her life, or the faces of the children after they’ve successfully lit a fire using a flint and dry chippings. “There is immense pressure on girls these days to look right, to constantly put on makeup, to pluck their eyebrows; there’s all this pressure because that’s the norm today, so it’s such a delight for me to just say ‘forget all that for a moment,’ come and be filthy

The festival epitomises AN OUTDOORSY, crafty spirit THAT MANY PEOPLE yearn for

outdoorsy, crafty spirit that many people yearn for in an age where much of life happens digitally. It’s not only for practical sorts who can build fires and climb trees but also for those who dabble in wanting to live a more active, natural life. “I wanted to put a date in the diary where no matter what your age you could enjoy getting away from the modern world and meet like-minded people,” says Cerys. “I’m really lucky to be able to meet lots of fascinating people with my work on The One Show - people like Michael Morpurgo and Quentin Blake.

They’re totally inspiring,” she continues, “I thought, why can’t I start a festival where I can invite anyone I want to - hopefully they’ll say yes - and then other people can come and be inspired by them too?”

It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new things. “That’s why we called it the Good Life Experience,” Cerys tells us. “If you want to, you can be part of it.” Her

musings lead her to point out that there is a huge chunk of the population - like herself - who have no interest in Jimmy Choo, who aren’t fazed by the latest trends and who care little about what the marketing man has to say. “I’m more interested in tiny emerging brands and boutique makers and producers, or maverick musicians,” she say, “They’re not just there for commercial gain, they’re there because they’re bonkers. Or brilliant.”

Commercialism - or lack of - is a point on which the entire concept of The Good Life Experience is axised. With a husband and five children in tow, festival-going was an expensive affair for Cerys. There is no VIP area and the four founders have done everything possible to ensure that it is as cheap as they can make it. “We’re really not just looking at you as a punter - to put money in the till - the whole thing is about people,” Cerys maintains.

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dirty, and be active and use your body - just be a kid - let the children be children, let them go wild in the country. That’s why I do it. I do it for my daughter, the Snapchat generation,” she says.

It’s back to basics, straw-in-your-hair, rosy-cheeked, good-old-fashioned fun. It sounds obvious, but it’s not. For many of us, we’re too busy, we’ve got too much pressure to earn money, to keep our lives going. The Good Life Experience is the antidote to days on end spent staring at a screen. A place where you and your kids can get back to nature; being physical, trying new things and rediscovering the real fun that exists beyond the pixels of the iPhone. Bored kids do not make for good festival companions and this festival positively embraces a childlike wonder and sense of being unafraid to jump in, grab the bull by the horns and try something completely out of the ordinary.

So even if you’ve never learned how to tie a rope, make a s'more or throw an axe, now is the time to embark on that voyage of discovery. ◆

THE GOOD LIFE EXPERIENCE 15 - 17 September Hoarding Estate Farm Shop, Flintshire, CH5 3FB thegoodlifeexperience.co.uk

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CONSTABLE AND BRIGHTON 8 APRIL – 8 OCTOBER 2017

A major exhibition at Brighton Museum Admission payable Members free John Constable, R.A. (1776-1837) Seascape study: boat and stormy sky ca.1824-1828 © Royal Academy of Arts, London Photographer: John Hammond

REGENCY SEASON at the Royal Pavilion & Museums JANE AUSTEN BY THE SEA 17 JUNE 2017– 8 JANUARY 2018

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LOCAL FEATURE / RICHMOND BID improve parking. This will make it much easier to draw new shopping and leisure visitors to the town. Increased footfall will in turn help attract a wider and more diverse retail and leisure mix and improve the shopping and hospitality experience for our residents and visitors.

Retail and leisure industries are integral to the character of the town and have an important knock-on effect for the wider economy. For example, we know that they are a major factor in persuading potential employees to choose Richmond as a place to work.

LOCAL MATTERS

Absolutely celebrates all things local with Erick Kervaon, the Chairman of Richmond Business Improvement District W o r d s E R I C K K E R VA O N

What is the Richmond BID and how did you get involved?

A Business Improvement District (BID) is a not-for-profit, business-led partnership set up to improve and enhance a commercial district. The Richmond BID is a 5-year plan that will invest £3.2 million to support businesses within the town centre during that period. Local businesses lead the BID and control exactly how funds are used, thus providing an opportunity to collaborate and pool resources. As a local hotelier, the benefits of the BID and how it could support Richmond businesses were quickly obvious to me. When I was invited to stand for election as chairman of the BID board, I was happy to do so.

Why are local businesses so important for London?

To me, local businesses represent the true culture of an area. Many towns have

become homogenised by the dominance of multinational brands. Richmond is different.

While we welcome big brands and major companies, we strongly support local, independent businesses. Their success builds a sense of pride in the town. It’s also self-generating, because when wouldbe entrepreneurs see local businesses succeeding, it inspires them to try too. I believe there should be more support for local companies and that each town should have a minimum allocation of independent businesses.

How will BID activities benefit workers/ shoppers/diners/visitors?

In lots of ways. First of all, by enhancing the physical environment of the town, we will positively improve the Richmond experience making it safe and welcoming for all our users. We are also developing innovative schemes to ease traffic congestion and

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What’s been your career highlight?

Having worked around the world in many varied environments there have been lots of memorable career highlights. These include working for former Russian President Boris Yeltsin and associations with celebrity chefs.

However, if you pushed me to name one overall highlight, it would have to be my team here at The Bingham. I’ve known them a long time, and because we’ve experienced working together in different businesses, we have a great understanding and can keep each other motivated even in the most trying circumstances.

What’s your favourite thing about working in Richmond?

From a personal perspective, it’s only a short and enjoyable cycle ride along the towpath from my home. Richmond itself, with its beautiful riverside setting, has a genuine ‘wow’ factor. The town also has a real sense of community and everyone - from residents to businesses - all have similarly high standards for the town.

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E R I C K K E R VA O N Erick Kervaon, is an entrepreneur and respected Richmond businessman. As well as being General Manager of the prestigious Bingham Hotel, Erick also runs two other hospitality companies – an alliance which offers advice and support to independent restaurants and a recruitment business. He is also a passionate supporter of independent local businesses.

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Skate, Dine, Bowl QUEENS in west London has had a facelift to become a one-stop shop for all your night out needs Wo r d s H e l e n B r o w n

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As well as restoring the ice, this facelift has stripped-back decades of old plasterwork to reveal original period roof beams, festooned with climbing plants and new lighting.

The thinking behind the renovation is that QUEENS is now an all-encompassing leisure destination and has expanded into an exciting new domain; with plans for exclusive events, as well as availability for

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ENTERTAINMENT VENUE corporate bookings and private hire. It certainly looks set to become West London’s go-to entertainment venue. After a spin on the ice, visitors enjoy some seriously grown-up activities and QUEENS' new food partner, MEATliquor. Craft beer from the world’s best brewers, a choice of well considered wines, soft drinks and cocktails are available from the venues two buzzing bars, designed in an industrial, British-retro style.

The fun doesn’t stop there however.

Nostalgic games feature at QUEENS with old retro favourites such as PacMan, Asteroids, Point Blank and even the very first video phenomenon Space Invaders, to take you back to the good old

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days. Additionally, the venue boasts 12 competition-standard lanes, with the fastest pin technology for the best possible bowling experience. All that activity is bound to build up appetites, so a special Lanes Menu can be served direct to your team table from masters of meat, MEATliquor. They've become the exclusive food and beverage partner across the site, offering the everloyal MEATliquor following the chance to bowl and skate whilst enjoying classic dishes and signature cocktails.

On their quest for bringing the coolest activites to their 12,500ft2 rink, QUEENS has started Go Karting on Ice, for the ultimate drifing thrill. Also coming soon are Curling and DJs playing on the weekend evenings for the disco loving skaters and hipsters. They even did a one month pop-up with BUMP rollerdisco when the ice was melted in July. u

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1. PRISM

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A scorching selection of new theatre to see in London now

By H e l e n B r ow n

Eyre, the trailblazing protagonist, is as inspiring as ever. This dynamic production tells the story of one women’s fight for freedom and fulfilment. Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, through orphanage, poverty and betrayal, before making the ultimate decision to follow her heart. national theatre.org.uk

Marianne is carrying a child no-one will account for. When a preacher and a boxer show up in the middle of the night, things start to spiral.

Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson beautifully weaves the iconic songbook of Bob Dylan into this show full of hope, heartbreak and soul. oldvictheatre.com

3. GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

Now until 6 January Royal Court Theatre

Now until 7 October The Old Vic

 In 1934 Minnesota a community is living on a knife-edge, huddled together in the local guesthouse. The owner, Nick, owes more money than he can ever repay, his wife Elizabeth is losing her mind and their daughter

6 September - 14 October Hampstead Theatre

 Jack Cardiff's work established Marilyn Monroe and Katherine Hepburn as icons in the golden age of cinema. His career spanned the development of the medium, from silent film to filmmaking more than half-acentury later. Robert Lindsay stars as the prolific cinematographer in the delightfully witty and poignant new play, Prism. The story follows Jack in his retirement as he attempts to pen out his resplendent past. hampsteadtheatre.com

2. JANE EYRE

26 September - 21 October Lyttelton Theatre

 Charlotte Brontë’s story of Jane

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4. THE FERRYMAN  Jez Butterworth returns to the Royal Court after the multi-award winning Jerusalem. His new play The Ferryman.tells of 1981 Northern Ireland. The Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity with preparations for the annual harvest. A day of hard work on the land and a night of feasting and celebrations lie ahead. But when a visitor shows up unexpected, old traditions come under threat. royalcourttheatre.com

5. CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Now until 7 October Young Vic Theatre

 Sienna Miller stars as Maggie alongside Jack O’Connell as Brick in this poetic story of a family’s fight for survival. On a steamy night in Mississippi, a Southern family gather at their cotton plantation to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday. The summer heat is almost as oppressive as the lies they tell. With the future of the family at stake, which version of the truth is real – and which will win out? youngvicwestend.com

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THEATRE / Q&A

BEHIND the CURTAIN

A day-in-the-life of leading lady Emma Hatton as she stars in Evita at the Phoenix Theatre

By H e l e n B r ow n

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ABS: Which other theatre performers and actors do you admire?

EH: I admire anyone who puts themselves out there. We are all throwing ourselves into the arena to be both admired and criticised; that takes a great deal of courage.

Specifically, I am a huge fan of Emma Thompson. Ruth Wilson and Dominic West in The Affair are stellar too.

icked, We Will Rock You and Dreamboats and Petticoats are just a few of the West End heavy-hitters to grace to resume of Emma Hatton. She is now starring as Eva Perón in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rices iconic musical, Evita, and her performance in the titular role has astounded audiences so far. We caught up with her for an insight into what it takes to be one of West End’s leading ladies.

ABSOLUTELY: How did you get into theatre and was it something you've always wanted to do?

EMMA HATTON: I’ve danced since the age of three and always loved singing.

I was involved in school productions, as well as my local amateur dramatics society. I got a place at the London School of Musical Theatre after I left university. I’ve always loved it but I never really considered it as a viable career option. Now I’m lucky enough to know that it is! I did a degree in sports science and English and I’m studying to be a personal trainer so I guess that would be my next option.

ABS: What’s a typical day in the life?

EH: I wake up around 11... I need ( love) my sleep. I make a coffee and have some breakfast whilst catching up on emails.

Say yes and ALWAYS push yourself out of your comfort zone

ABS: Are there any backstage secrets we might be surprised to hear?

EH: No secrets that I can share but I do have 27 costumes... that’s a lot of changing in two hours!

Emma Hatton as Eva Peron in the Phoenix Theatre

Then I run a few errands, go to the gym, make some lunch and do some housework, usually whilst listening to a podcast.

I read or listen to music on the train into London, then I'll meet a friend for coffee or food before heading into work.

ABS: How do you maintain a healthy lifestyle around your rehearsals and performances?

EH: I’m all about balance. Everything in moderation! So I make sure I eat plenty of good foods and drink lots of water. But I allow myself the odd bar of chocolate or glass of prosecco or red wine too.Meditation is great for me too; a spot of calm amidst the hectic.

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ABS: What one costume would you keep if you could?

EH: It would have to be the icon dress... the classic white Dior inspired costume that Eva wore on the balcony to sing ‘Don’t Cry for me Argentina’. If ever I was having a low self esteem day, I’d put it on and feel like a queen!

ABS: Do you have advice for aspiring actors and actresses looking for their big break?

EH: Work hard and be nice to people. You are never too good for any job. Say yes to a variety of different projects and ALWAYS push yourself out of your comfort zone. Practice and prepare; that way, if the job doesn’t go your way, you know it was due to factors out of your control, not because you didn’t put the work in. Lastly, take the job seriously, but never yourself. Life is too short to not be able to laugh at your mistakes.  Evita is at the Phoenix Theatre until 14 Oct. Charing Cross Road, WC2H; phoenixtheatrelondon.co.uk

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The brand's Resort '18 collection is no exception. Designer Amy Smilovic has announced the return of vinyl, except this time round it's worn high on the waist and loose on the leg. Finish with traffic-stopping, colour pop boots. tibi.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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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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Heel APPEAL Absolutely meets John Miller, of The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers, to talk shoes, style and scholarships Wo r d s J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

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ith a rich history dating back to 1272, The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers is an institution with deep roots in British shoe education. One of the oldest remaining livery companies of the City of London, it has launched household names such as Jimmy Choo, Charlotte Olympia and John Church (of Church’s shoes) onto the starry stage of shoe design. We met John Miller, Chief Executive of the Cordwainers’ Company, to track the influence of this ancient institution and the role it has played in shaping the contemporary fashion landscape.

JOY MONTGOMERY: What is The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers and how did it start?

JOHN MILLER: The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers has a strong charitable ethos. As a world leader in the education and support of the shoe industry, our primary focus is to nurture young talent,

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Cordwainers Alumni Georgina Goodman

providing bursaries to students and entrepreneurs enabling them to become top shoe designers.

The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers’ first ordinances – the rules that governed the craft of shoemaking in London – were drawn up in 1272. In medieval times, the guilds of the City of London existed to regulate trades – specifically the quality of products, rather than the aesthetics. Far from being paved with gold, the streets of London were filthy places, so shoes had to be practical, sturdy long-lasting items. The Cordwainers regulated both the shoe trade and the training of shoemakers within the city.

One of the most important points of this document in 1272 was the distinction between cobblers and Cordwainers. The former could use only low-grade leather to make and repair shoes, whereas the latter were restricted to cordwain, the finest goatskin leather, as well as sheepskin for the uppers of high boots. The 1272 Ordinances also laid down the regulations for training apprentices, the areas of trade and the organisation of the guild.

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This year's winner: Rachel Hamill

There are a growing number of young people who want to learn traditional shoe making practices Cordwainers Alumni Sophia Webster Photo, Hazlett Beard

Like other city livery companies, the Cordwainers continued to regulate their trade, more or less until the end of the 18th century, and acted as a kind of friendly society for shoemakers, supporting those families who had fallen on hard times. The company was funded by membership fees and by bequests of property and money, and it is partly these investments that enable the company to support the British footwear trade and education to this day. Since 2009, the Cordwainers have donated £1 million to charitable causes.

JOY: What role does it play in the fashion industry today?

JM: The Cordwainers support the three universities in Britain that offer graduate degree courses in footwear design: De Montfort University, the University of Northampton and the London College of Fashion at the University of the Arts, London. These British universities are renowned as world leaders in footwear education. Each year the Company

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endows more than 30 scholarships and awards: in the past five years over 150 students have benefited from more than £250,000. We are the biggest private provider of bursaries and scholarships to footwear students in the UK. In 2014 we established the prestigious Cordwainers National Footwear Student of the Year Award. Student submissions are judged by three leading members of the footwear trade and the winners are invited to an awards dinner in London.

The awards are presented by Jimmy Choo, who is a Liveryman of the Company.

In addition we support entrepreneurship in the footwear trade by sponsoring the Cordwainers Award for Innovation, a £5,000 prize aimed at developing an emerging designer’s business. It includes 12 months of mentoring from industry experts.

Britain leads the world in footwear design, and the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers, with its financial support, influence and unrivalled contacts, is a key partner in its success.

JOY: Do you think the art of traditional shoe-making is still relevant today?

JM: If you look into shoe making history,

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NOTABLE CORDWAINERS ALUMNI S O P H I A W E B ST E R

A former assistant to celebrated Cordwainer Nicolas Kirkwood, Sophia Webster is the young dancerturned-designer making waves in the fashion industry with her feminine yet whimsical shoe designs. sophiawebster.com

Georgina Goodman

some of the traditions still continue today in the making of luxury shoes.

For example, the construction of men’s shoes has hardly changed over the last 100 years. Although many brands use mass manufacturing methods for shoes, there are a growing number of young people who want to learn traditional shoe making practises.

JOY: Which brands do you think exemplify good shoe design?

JM: There are so many exemplary shoe brands that it's hard to pick a few names. Many members of the Company are descended from families who worked for generations in the shoe and leather trade – names such as Lilley, Skinner and Church pepper the livery list. In addition we are very proud that some of the brightest and best in the footwear business are members of the company. They include graduates of Cordwainers College (now part of the University of the Arts, London) Jimmy Choo, Georgina Goodman and L.K. Bennett; bespoke shoemakers Dominic Casey and Caroline Groves, as well as Atalanta Weller and Guy West.

JOY: Do you think fashion is an elitist industry for those trying to enter it?

JM: I can’t answer for the fashion industry as a whole but I think there are lots of opportunities for students to study and join the shoe industry today and we have supported students from a range of backgrounds to enter the industry. Many of the best shoe designers around the world have come from humble origins.

One of our main aims at the Cordwainers is to bring together students and experts to make the industry more accessible and inclusive.

JOY: What would be your top tips for those wanting to pursue a career in shoe design?

JM: Firstly, start building your portfolio.

To get into a design school you will need to show them lots of drawings and mood boards. Secondly, start practising your sketching and computer skills so that you can master concept sketching and rendering skills. Finally, it’s important to learn about the industry. Follow other designers and see what they create, where they sell and how they manufacture. ◆

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R U P E RT SA N D E R S O N

Rupert Sanderson launched his eponymous shoe brand in 2001 after working in Italy for Sergio Rossi and Bruno Magli. With a ‘less is more’ philosophy, Sanderson’s designs are characterised by a focus on fit, length and shape. rupertsanderson.com

JIMMY CHOO OBE

There aren’t many people who haven’t heard of Jimmy Choo. Malaysian born and based in the UK, Choo shot to fame after catering to the global jet-set in the 1990s, including Princess Diana.

His iconic designs fuse fashionable silhouettes with timeless sex appeal. jimmychoo.com

C H A R LOT T E O LY M P I A

Charlotte Olympia is the luxury shoe brand founded by style icon Charlotte Olympia Dellal. First presented at LFW in 2008, the brand looks to old school Hollywood glamour for inspiration.

Loved by influencers and celebrities alike, the Kitty flat has become one of the brand’s most recognisable styles. charlotteolympia.com

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> BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL: MICROBLADING AND CHANEL'S NEW SCENT

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BEAUTY BY AMANDA HUYNH Microblade Brows & Lash Lift Wo r d s H e l e n B r o w n

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hen did we become so obsessed with having perfect eyebrows? Since Cara rocked up with her flawless set, the world - myself included - has been desperate for a thick, bushy pair to match. Whether you like them perfectly arched, feathered or full, Microblading is the answer. It’s effectively an embroidery of small, precise strokes to mimic real hair. I’ve come to see Amanda Huynh in her self-owned boutique salon to try it out. I’m hoping she can fill out by brows and relieve me of having to fill them in each morning with makeup. I’m having a lash lift done at the same time, so Amanda starts with a patch test for both. She then cleanses the brow area and applies a numbing cream that will work it’s magic while Amanda works hers on my lashes.

She uses LVL Nouveau Contour products during the treatment which involves breaking down the natural structure of the lash, before rebuilding it around a new mould. Amanda finishes with a lash tint. She then moves onto the brows. Amanda uses a special Microblading pen - a new one is unwrapped from its sterile packaging each time - to methodically draw on hair-like strokes in a similar manner to tattooing. Unlike having a tattoo, however, the procedure is completely pain-free and very quick. After the treatment Amanda advises me to keep my brows dry for a week and provides an aftercare balm. I leave her salon with fuller, perfectly shaped brows, and lashes that now need no mascara at all. The brows should last up to 18 months and the lashes up to six weeks.

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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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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.

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What to drink

GRAPE NEWS Wine recommendations for the month

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

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

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.◆

Argentine Breakfast Gaucho Richmond

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Make the most of riverside views over breakfast at Gaucho Richmond. On a plush terrace overlooking the Thames, the new menu has morning treats with an Argentine twist, from dulce de leche peanut butter topped with flaked almonds to an eggs Benedict which ousts the traditional ham in favour of salt beef and horseradish. Enjoy yours with a classic Bloody Mary.

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At Shikumen in the Dorsett Hotel, Asian cuisine takes centre stage. The 1940s Shanghai dining room serves a dim sum menu which includes Shanghai pan fried chicken bun and beef dumpling in spicy sweet and sour sauce.

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01 MAGPIE

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.

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The Royal Oak

With two copper beer tanks taking centre stage to dispense Truman’s first tank-ready beer, quality British fare including foot-long pizza, bottomless weekend brunches and Sunday roasts, all in an unbeatable location off the corner of Richmond Road, The Royal Oak is quickly becoming a local favourite.

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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.

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04 CHILTERN FIREHOUSE

ITALIAN FEAST Mamma Mia

This family-run restaurant is a local favourite and it’s not hard to see why.

Opened in 1976 by restaurateur Leo Giannini, copious celebrities have dined there and the range of pasta, meat and fish dishes keep diners very happy.

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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.

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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.

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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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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, not even a year later, 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, comfort baking and foods intended to make you feel warm and cosy inside.

“It’s completely nostalgic and full of the sort of cakes, bakes and food that makes you say ‘I remember eating that when I was younger,’” Candice explains. “I like things that evoke memories and I wanted to go down that route. They are warm,

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STOP worrying ABOUT BAKING; IT SHOULDN'T BE WORRYING, it

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hearty, ‘I can’t wait for it to cool down so I’m having a big slice now,’ kind of recipes.

That’s the sort of thing I wanted to do,” 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 of baking 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. Whenever I could spend time with her I would. She was the most modest, hard-working lady and she took so much joy in the family being there. She was constantly cooking and baking and making pastries,” 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.

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

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BLACK PUDDING SAUSAGE ROLLS

the pastry rectangle, parallel to the 30cm sides.Push the sticks of black pudding into the filling in straight lines from end to end. 9 Lift one 30cm side of the pastry up to the middle over the sausage filling and brush the outside edge with beaten egg. Lift the opposite side of the pastry up to slightly overlap and squeeze the edges together to create a seal. Roll it over so the join is on the bottom.

Put on a tray and freeze for 10 minutes. 10 Remove from the freezer and cut across into 5cm pieces. Arrange these on a lined baking tray.

Return to the freezer while you preheat the oven to 180°C fan (200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6). 11 Glaze the pastry with beaten egg and snip a small ‘V’ on top of each roll. Bake for 20–30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the sausage filling is no longer pink. 12 Remove from the oven and gently lift the sausage rolls from the baking sheet on to a wire rack to cool. 13 These taste great with my Sticky Red Onion Chutney dolloped on top! 14 If you’re not keen on black pudding, swap it for sticks of apple or chorizo or, just keep it simple and have nothing at all except sausagemeat.

Makes 6–8 sausage rolls INGREDIENTS

Pastry: 150g unsalted butter, frozen • 110g white bread flour• 110g plain flour• 2 tsp dried sage• 4–5 tbsp ice-cold water• beaten egg• sesame and poppy seeds. Filling: 400g pork sausagemeat • 100g smoked streaky bacon, finely chopped • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage • ½1 tsp dried thyme • 2 shallots, finely chopped • ½1 tsp smoked paprika • 100g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped • 1 tsp finely chopped garlic • 1 tsp finely chopped red chilli • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce • 150g black pudding • salt and pepper

METHOD

1 To make the pastry grate the butter on to a cold plate. Return to the freezer. 2 Sift both flours into a bowl and mix in the dried sage, salt and pepper. Mix the grated butter into the flour to coat it all evenly. Mix in 2 tablespoons of icecold water. Then add a further 2–3 tablespoons of water until the mix comes together. 3 Mix by hand until the pastry leaves the sides of the bowl clean. 4 Flatten the pastry into a square shape, wrap in cling film and leave to rest in the fridge for 30–45 minutes. 5 For the filling put all of the ingredients, except the black pudding, into a bowl. Mix together by hand. Cover and set aside until needed. 6 Remove the black outer coating from the black pudding and cut into 1cm sticks. 7 Set the chilled pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll out into a 60 x 30cm rectangle, about 3mm thick. Turn the pastry as you roll to stop it from springing back. As you work, try not to handle the pastry too much. 8 Trim the edges of the pastry so they are neat. Spoon the sausagemeat filling into the centre and squeeze together to make a sausage shape that runs across

CANDICE WAS BROUGHT UP ON EDMONTON GREEN WHEN IT WAS A BUSY, BUSTLING MARKET AND IS PASSIONATE ABOUT USING LOCAL PRODUCE

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I WANTED Comfort to start off AS MINE BUT AS TIME GOES ON it becomes THE READER'S

Alongside Margaret’s Boiled Fruit Cake there’s Dad’s favourite Black Forest Gateau with lashings of extra cream, a Coconut, Banana and Dark Chocolate Loaf for mam and sister and Tottie Scones for partner Liam.

“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 or an ingredient, change it. If you don’t like a texture, change it. It’s okay to do that. Start making things your own and stop worrying about baking, because it shouldn’t be worrying. Baking should be fun and relaxing,” she says. True to her word, Candice heads to the kitchen for rest, recovery and 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, like packing and getting ready for the next couple of days, 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, we do eat a lot and I eat cake most days, so when I’m at home I try to balance it out with a decent lunch - I’ll have

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FOOD & DRINK / INTERVIEW 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 frequently appears on ITV’s This Morning, though things have calmed down considerably 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 much at all during the process.

One time, Liam came down to the kitchen; it was about four in the morning and I was making a fish pie. I had gone to bed but my brain was ticking over so much that I just had to get up and make this fish pie. We had interesting meals at interesting times,” she laughs.

Life before Bake Off saw Candice teaching at Ashlyns School in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. She trained in and taught PE at the school

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

METHOD

IT WAS FOUR IN THE MORNING

and I was making a fish pie

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

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. A career in baking is quite the departure and the decision to give up teaching was tough. 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 and I wonder how they’re getting on,” she says. “But on the other hand, when I do demonstrations and I talk to children and 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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FOOD & DRINK / REVIEW

The owner’s passion

FOR GOOD FOOD AND GOOD TIMES is reflected IN THE FUN

atmosphere and menu

Mamma Mia Celebrating its 40th birthday, Mamma Mia’s cuisine has stood the test of time W o r d s G a n t C h i n av i c h a r a n a

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osy and homely are the words that spring to mind when stepping into Mamma Mia’s warm interior. Owned by Leo Giannini, whose passion for good food and good times is reflected in the atmosphere and menu, the café, wine bar and restaurant has seen many loyal customers and celebrities come through its doors over the years, some of whom would stay put for up to five hours as they wined and dined.

Being in the business for 40 years, Mamma Mia has seen gradual changes

to customers and their dining habits.

Nowadays guests are finished after no more than two hours – time it seems has become a much more precious commodity. In recognition of this, and to celebrate the restaurant’s 40th anniversary, Leo plans to take diners back to the old days when Mamma Mia first opened - using the original menu with the original pricing. It is a celebration of the restaurant’s legacy of fine Italian dining, and one that encourages diners to stick around for longer.

I tried out the original menu, starting with a plate of tiger prawns cooked in olive oil with a dash of chilli, presented

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with simple elegance. The prawns were firm with a subtle taste, making a perfect light starter for the other courses to come, while the chilli added hints of tingly heat to warm up the palate. Italian bread is on hand to mop up the sauce.

For the main course we had pasta vongole and veal escalope. Using imported Italian clams, the vongole serves as a lighter option for the main course. Rather than using linguine, one of the usual choices of pasta for vongole, a thinner pasta was used, creating a less bulky dish.

Accompanied by tomatoes, which add bursts of flavour, this a nicely balanced dish. The veal escalope is served with a side of greens and assorted vegetables.

The escalope itself is thin and tender, with crispy breaded skin adding texture.

As for desserts, Leo recommends the panettone cheesecake, a dish which he is very proud of. Soft, creamy, and rich, the cheesecake is made using light panettone cake sponge, which complements the creamy layer well. It’s then topped with raisins cooked in alcohol, one which Leo refused to disclose - “secret of the trade” he laughs, bringing the dish together as a fitting finale to the meal.

● MaMMa Mia

459 Upper Richmond Road West, SW14 7PR 020 8878 6725; mammamiarestaurant.co.uk

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10 of the best

TYPOGRAPHICAL pieces

Ideas, designs and styles for your home

OLIVER FURNITURE Alphabet cushions, £35 nubie.couk

Wo r d s p e n d l e h a r t e

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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

Cream Scrabble tiles, £8.25 each wallsandfloors.co.uk

SQUARE PEGS

Lara Gorlach Lara Görlach is a printed textile designer specialising in the traditional craft of silk screen-printing. From her East London design studio, Lara offers a bespoke screen-printing service focusing on translating patterns onto textiles for seasonal collections of interior, home and lifestyle products. laragorlach.com

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IDENTITY PAPERS

Quick Brown Fox wallpaper, £65 limelace.co.uk

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J.M.W Turner’s country villa, Sandycombe Lodge, re-opens its doors this summer Wo r d s J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

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nglish Romanticist, landscape painter and capturer of light, Joseph Mallord William Turner is considered one of Englands’s most iconic artists. Situated in the midst of busy Twickenham, Sandycombe Lodge was used by Turner and his father as a retreat from the pressures of the London art world.

For July 2017, Turner finally returns to Twickenham. The house has re-opened its doors to the public following a £2.4 million year-long conservation programme, made possible by National Lottery players.

With later additions and alterations removed, and the original external brick fabric of the building revealed, Sandycombe Lodge now reflects Turner’s original intentions. This draws on the evidence of his own later sketches1, the William Havell drawing c.1814 and the evidence visible in the building itself. A meticulous scrutiny of the construction of this Grade II* listed building has revealed unexpected features of Turner’s architectural vision. The now refurbished original brick exterior may be a shock to

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LOCAL EVENTS / TURNER'S HOUSE

Designed by

TURNER HIMSELF, it is his LARGEST work of ART. those familiar with this house and its old white rendered finish.

The fabric of Sandycombe Lodge had deteriorated badly that in 2013 it was placed on Historic England’s Register of Buildings at Risk. As well as the surprising exterior ‘reveal’, the internal features have been fully restored, following intensive research into the internal fabric, wall coverings and colours.

“We are delighted that Turner’s country villa, Sandycombe Lodge, has opened to the public, beautifully restored,” says Alex Farquharson, director Tate Britain. “Designed by Turner himself, it is his largest work of art. It will provide a fascinating insight into his life, throwing light on his character, family and friends. Turner’s paintings and drawings housed at Tate Britain show what this great artist produced throughout his prolific lifetime but the Lodge will reveal a more intimate and domestic side of his important and complex story.” 

Turner’s House will be open to visitors Wednesday-Sunday. Self- guided visits 10–1pm and guided tours 1-4pm.

Adult £6, child 5-15 years £3, under 5s free.

Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children £15).

Book online at turnershouse.org

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Summer Sale of ALNO Kitchens up to 40% off

40 Years experience “A level of service I believe goes above and beyond.

Thank you Roger!” Louise, W4 • Fully qualified installation professionals • Project managed - design conception to completion • CAD (Computer Aided Design) • A proud member of the KBSA

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HOMES & INTERIORS / CLEANING LOW TECH

FERMLIVING

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Everybody wants a clean home but few of us enjoy cleaning. Absolutely seeks out the most stylish accessories for the job

Ferm Living’s range of stylish accessories includes several cleaning sponges, cloths and brushes along with clothes airers and laundry baskets. All these generally boring items are sprinkled with Ferm’s trademark Nordic style to make them highly covetable. fermliving.com

MENU

Menu’s funnel and sweeper is a better looking dustpan and brush with a simple, sleek design. Put the sweeper in the funnel and hang it up; it even looks decorative. menu.as

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HIGH TECH VORWERK’S ROBOT HOOVER £749, kobold.vorwerk.co.uk/robot

W

atching a robot hoover work its way around a living room is a bit like watching a crawling baby.

It’s clear what it’s trying to do, and you can plainly see what’s stopping it achieve its aim, but you can’t do anything at all to help it. The robot is quietly and systematically covering ground according to a clear plan of its own, cruising niftily under the sofa and skimming the skirting boards. But for all its smooth manoeuvring, it is visibly confused by obstacles. There’s a chair leg in its path, which it happily crashes into. Undeterred, it performs

a neat reversal followed by a slightly laboured three-point turn that sets it off on a tangent, but of course the problem with chair legs, as we might explain to a baby, is that they come in fours. So, predictably, this happens four times, by which time we are feeling a bit sorry for the thing. Lifting it up with the aim of helping it escape the chair results in all the green lights turning red and the words ‘do not lift’ flashing on its little screen. We have made the baby cry. It’s hard not to anthropomorphise this machine, but its relentless eagerness is very cute and repeated attempts to scale the rug are endearing. The rug is what causes it the most trouble really, like trying to mount a kerb without lifting your foot up. Again, we watch helplessly.

Still, it’s very effective and its slim inside compartment opens to reveal an impressive dust haul. Really, they should make one that can communicate, so we can shout ‘mind the table’ at it. Then can they make one that feeds the cat too, please? 

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SK ANDIUM

Iris Handverk’s brushes have been handmade in Stockholm since the late 1900s. Their Instagram account makes cleaning seem aspirational.

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Grate Expectations - A Family run business established for over 30 years The UK’s leading suppliers of luxury gas fireplaces, wood burning stoves and bioethanol fires manufactured by DRU, Spartherm, Ebios, Dik Guerts, Gazco, Stovax and many more.

1-3 Station Buildings, Kingston Road, Wimbledon Chase, SW20 8JT 020 8540 8387 | info@grateexpectations.com | grateexpectations.com

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HOMES & INTERIORS / FOCUS

FAUNA F & FLORA Introducing the first interiors collection from international fashion brand Gucci W o r d s J OY M O N TG O M E RY

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ashion and furnishings collide this season with the launch of Gucci Décor. The King of quirk Alesandro Michele has brought his geek chic aesthetic to the line, which covers everything from cushions and chairs to tables and trays. The idea behind the collection is not to prescribe a particular decorative look but to provide elements that allow for living spaces to be customised. In other words: a more flexible and personal approach to decoration. It’s Gucci’s contemporary romanticism brought into the home.

The pieces in the new collection feature a number of motifs that are recognisable from Michele’s catwalks. All the patterns, colours and decorative tropes have been inspired by his fashion designs and reimagined for furniture, furnishings and crockery.

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HOMES & INTERIORS / FOCUS Reflecting his magpie-like attitude to design, the pieces fuse traditional techniques and historic prints with trendled clashing colourways.

The smaller pieces of the collection are of porcelain and produced by Richard Ginori, the renowned Florentine company founded in 1735. With access to the skills of this historic porcelain factory, Michele has designed a range of distinctive, patterned crockery featuring a green and white Herbarium decoration. There are also idiosyncratic Richard Ginori-made porcelain scented-candle holders, which display House patterns. The Herbarium floral print is in evidence here, as are geometric chevrons, a striking, solid pink colour and the ‘eye’ design. Animals from the Gucci Garden – bees, butterflies and cockerel heads –

are rendered in porcelain in 3D and are attached to the pots and their lids.

There are also small incense holders where 3D stag beetles and bees support incense sticks.

There will also be a range of unconventional wallpapers, coming in silk, vinyl and paper, for those who want to make a bold decorative statement.

A postcard design taken from the pre-fall 2017 collection sits alongside a floral pattern from fall/winter 2015-16.

The premium wallpaper is in silk and displays Michele’s take on the famous Gucci Flora design.

Gucci Décor will be launched from September with a progressive global roll-out in Gucci flagship stores, online at gucci.com and selected specialty stores.

There will be no dedicated area for the collection within Gucci stores. Instead, to emphasise Alessandro Michele’s notion that these pieces are simply another way to dress in Gucci, they will be spread throughout Gucci store interiors, integrated with clothing, accessories and shop fittings. gucci.com

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No. 1 of 46 Museums in Greater London TripAdvisor 17.08.17

A FABULOUS LOCAL MUSEUM WITH GREAT EVENTS Be amazed by a fascinating range of mechanical instruments and music rolls that tell the story of how people listened to music before the days of electronics and microphones. See and listen to the instruments in action.

See website or call the museum for opening days, tour times and current admission charges.

Sunday 15 October at 3pm

Autumn Programme Highlights

Hollywood Glamour Concert

The classic film season, featuring the fabulous Judy Garland and a prelude at The Mighty Wurlitzer, starts on Sunday 24 September at 3pm with In the Good Old Summertime.

Tickets: £6.50/5.00 concs.

The story of Hollywood with special visuals. Chris Barber, resident organist, plays the Wurlitzer and is joined by Cathy Craig, violinist with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and John Langley, the West End singer.

Tickets: £15.00

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Saturday 21 October at 7.30pm Silent Film - Phantom of the Opera,

an early Halloween treat - Donald MacKenzie provides the Wurlitzer accompaniment to the 1925 Silent film classic starring Lon Chaney as the Phantom.

Tickets: £12.50 follow us: @musicalmuseum

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An occasion as special as your wedding or civil partnership demands a special venue Wetland Living is a quaint and intimate cottage with a thatched roof and white washed walls providing you with the perfect location for your event. Licensed for wedding ceremonies the building is set amongst the grounds of WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes.

The centre is a thriving urban oasis of beautiful wetlands, wildlife and birds.

WWT London Wetland Centre is part of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust so by holding your wedding here you will be directly contributing to our global conservation work.

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HOME & INTERIORS / REVIEW

HOME’S VERDICT? The plate rack is as stylish as kitchen storage gets – quirky and fun with its identifiably Indian character, while remaining intensely practical, accessible and clever.

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Cabinet of CURIOSITIES How a simple steel wall rack from India became a kitchen must-have in the UK Wo r d s P e n d l e H a r t e

hen Jen Robinson and her husband Nick spotted simple metal plate racks in a Keralan hardware store, they immediately wanted one for her kitchen. As a visual merchandiser, she had a good eye and quickly realized that the traditional stainless steel wall-mounted rack would fit in with her contemporary British kitchen aesthetic, while also providing a versatile storage solution. These pieces are strong, stylish and practical, yet nobody was selling them in the UK. India is the world’s second largest producer of steel (after China) and steel tiffin boxes, balti dishes and jugs are commonplace. The plate racks are standard traditional pieces and their slightly uneven, imperfect look adds to the charm. Jen brought a few back home with her five years ago and sold them all immediately, so she started importing them as a kitchen table business. ‘The racks are so space-saving; you can empty an entire cupboard into one,’ she says.

‘The whole point is the simplicity of them.’ Since they launched their business, they have imported and sold thousands of them – and now they’ve launched an additional range of steel shelf units to match the racks and create a modular system. ‘The shelves are so versatile – they’re good for bathrooms, for books and as add-ons to the racks,’ says Jen. And since her daughter was born, this kitchen table business has provided a flexible solution for Jen’s working life.  theplaterack.co.uk

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WE WANT THE BEST FOR YOUR DAUGHTER TOO A Cheltenham Ladies’ College education is about more than academic excellence; it’s about making mistakes and learning from them; it’s about winning magnanimously and losing graciously; it’s about wellbeing for life, and it’s about looking ahead and meeting the challenges to come.

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We may not be able to predict the future, but we can certainly give your daughter the skills to flourish, whatever it brings.

Sixth Form Open Day: 23rd September 2017 Full College Open Day: 7th October 2017 Find out more: www.cheltladiescollege.org

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SCANDI COOL Everyone's favourite minimalist cool interiors brand, Skandium, has the sweetest collection of kid-friendly pieces. The simple lines of this stylish storage house are sure to be a hit with children and adults alike. skandium.com

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21/08/2017 12:11

DISCOVERMORE

Embracing an innovative, modern approach whilst keeping traditional values at its core, Kew House School takes an exciting stance on 21st century education. With state-of-the-art facilities, a broad curriculum and excellent pastoral care, Kew House is a place where you would want to be – a place of learning and discovery, laughter and friendship.

Open Days September 19th (9.30am) October 11th (9.30am) November 1st (9.30am)

Currently recruiting into the Sixth Form with a new Sixth Form Centre opening in 2017.

T: 0208 742 2038 E: info@kewhouseschool.com W: www.kewhouseschool.com An independent co-educational senior school for students aged 11-18 in West London

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KIDS & EDUCATION / NOTES

BOOK REVIEW

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL Smalls

Au Natural is the latest line from merino wool label Smalls, with a beautiful duky blue tying in the entire range. A debut adult capsule range is coming for November – sign us up now! lovemysmalls.com

GOBBOLINO THE WITCH’S CAT A beguiling and classic tale, re-illustrated for a modern audience

SMALL TALK Skandi style, story books and adorable travel essentials...

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S kandium for smalls One of our favourite brands, Skandium, has launched a new children’s collection of furniture, toys and accessories; all reflecing the brand’s passion for design. Key pieces include a child-sized architects table, geometric poufs and a beautiful dolls house. skandium.com

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ive your children a book they will really treasure this year, with Gobbolino the Witch’s Cat. The seventyfifth anniversary edition of Ursula Moray Williams’ classic and timeless tale has been beautifully illustrated by the award-winning Catherine Rayner. It tells the tale of Gobbolino; with his sparky whiskers and magic tricks no one could mistake him for a simple kitchen cat, but that’s just what the witch’s kitten wants to be.

Instead of learning how to turn mice into toads, Gobbolino sets out on an adventure to find a family and a home of his own. A lovely story that children of all ages will enjoy. ◆

£9.99, MacMillian

BEAR NECESSITIES

BABY BJORN HIGH CHAIR

Kooshi  These cute little backpacks are perfect for tiny travellers. The cushion, which has its own rain cover, is detachable and ensures comfort on the go. Children love to have a familiar toy with them when travelling and Kooshi will be their constant companion ◆ £29.95. kooshi.co.uk

Kidly  This clever highchair keeps your little chomper safe through mealtimes with its unique safety solutions to prevent your tot from wiggling out. ◆ £200, kidly.co.uk

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ST BENEDICT’S SCHOOL EALING a

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Outstanding Catholic Independent school for boys & girls aged 3 - 18

OPEN EVENTS Senior - Thursday 21 September Nursery & Junior - Tuesday 26 September Sixth Form - Wednesday 11 October Whole School - Saturday 14 October

Book a place on our website or arrange a personal visit with our Registrar, Louise Pepper, on 020 8862 2254 www.stbenedicts.org.uk

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FRENCH Flair

PRETTY, EASY-TO-WEAR DRESSES ARE A STAPLE OF THE BRAND

Absolutely meets founder of maternity wear label Seraphine, Cecile Reinaud W o r d s H O L LY K I R K W O O D

ABSOLUTELY: How did you come to work in women’s fashion?

CECILE REINAUD: I was always interested in fashion and style – my grandparents owned a factory which supplied the top Parisian fashion houses, and growing up, I remember my grandmother teaching me how to sew and customise my own clothes.

ABS: How did the brand come into being?

CR: I had lots of pregnant friends and colleagues at the time, and I would hear them complaining that they couldn’t find any stylish maternity clothes to wear to work. I did some market research and realised that there was a serious gap in the market and that’s when Seraphine was born.

ABS: How did you come to base yourself in London rather than France?

CR: I’ve always been split between London and Paris – I was born in France, but we moved to the UK when I was 10. I love both cities, but London has been my home for many years now. It was definitely the right place to set up my business – the city is a fantastic creative hub, where entrepreneurship is nurtured and encouraged.

I always say that WE DRESS EVERYONE from ROCK STARS to ROYALTY

ABS: What are your style inspirations?

CR: Our core aesthetic is Parisian chic, but we design for several different styles within that basic framework.

I always say that at Seraphine we dress everyone from rock stars to royalty, and when planning our range

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we always incorporate styles to suit these different tastes.

ABS: What's been your biggest challenge?

CR: Finding the right work-life balance is something I’ve had to really work on. I’m a perfectionist by nature and have had to learn a few tough lessons about letting go of the things I can’t control.

ABS: What’s the most fun thing about your job?

CR: I thrive on new challenges, so for me the best thing is that no two days are ever the same. I think my favourite aspect of my job is getting to dress famous pregnant celebrities.

Seraphine is a favourite brand of a whole host of A-listers from Marion Cotillard to the Duchess of Cambridge.

ABS: What’s next?

CR: We’ll opened a new flagship store in Paris this summer, and I’m also looking into possible locations for new stores in New York and LA as well! ◆

CECILE SPLITS HER TIME BETWEEN LONDON AND PARIS

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21/08/2017 12:10

Teaching children to fly

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First class early education for First class early education for 0-5 yearolds olds 0-5 year Full part time places Full and part time places Firstand class early education for 0-5 year oldslearning Inspirational environments Inspirational learning environments Full and part time places Outstanding staffeducation team for First class early Outstanding staff team Inspirational 0-5 year oldslearning environments

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Outstanding staff team Full and part timeus places Come and visit in Twickenham!

10.0am - 12.00 noon Every child is different, but they all deserve to learn to fly and reach their full potential. We are a proudly non-selective, co-educational prep school for children aged 3 – 11 years.

We encourage children to form their own ideas, to learn that their opinions matter and that they can make a difference.

We take pride in our excellent academic results and ISI inspection reports.

Most importantly, we create the building blocks for our pupils’ success in every walk of life.

To arrange a visit please call our registrar, Mrs Diana Goodeve-Docker, on 020 8742 8544 or email registrar@orchardhs.org.uk.

Inspirational learning environments

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KIDS & EDUCATION / SCHOOL TALK

FUTURE THINKING Peregrines is the perfect place for children to learn to work, play and grow in confidence Wo r d s P E A R L B OY D

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eregrines Pre Prep is an independent pre preparatory school for girls and boys aged 3 to 8, located at Falcons School for Girls. Peregrines Pre-Prep provides an environment that promotes educational excellence and tradition through a forward-thinking, holistic curriculum within which the needs of individual pupils are fostered.

WE TEACH THE CHILDREN TO LOVE LEARNING

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Part of Falcons School for Girls, it shares the same ethos and values, summed up in the phrase, ‘Cherishing, challenging and creative’.

Headmistress Sophia Ashworth Jones says: “We have high expectations of the entire community. From the very beginning of their time with us, we teach the children to love learning. They quickly settle into school life, grow in self-confidence and learn to work and play as a member of a group. Reaching far beyond the national curriculum, we strive to strengthen and enhance our pupils’ learning through carefully planned lessons and activities. We have very clear academic goals – our girls have achieved an outstanding history of 11+ results making our school’s reputation enviable in this area”.

Physical education at Peregrines is not only a vital subject within the national curriculum, but also integral in the development of a healthy and happy life. Peregrines pupils enjoy superb facilities: the school is housed in four Edwardian houses within the leafy Conservation Area of Putney Park and always resonates with laughter. Each of the buildings has its own outside playground and additional sporting activities take place at Barn Elms Sports Ground and Putney Lawn Tennis club, as well as sports day at Bank of England playing fields.

The Falcons School for Girls, originally based in Ealing, moved to its new premises in Putney in September 2014. The pre-prep department at Falcons School for Girls known as ‘Peregrines Pre Prep’ opens in September 2018 with a fully coeducational Reception class. Boys aged 3 will be able to attend the school’s Pre Reception class for the first time this September. ◆  Becoming a Peregrine: Interested parents are invited to attend the School’s Open Day on 16th September 2017. The School Registrar can be contacted on 0208 992 5189 or admin@falconsgirls.co.uk.

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21/08/2017 16:35

An Independent School for Boys and Girls aged 4-11

RAVENSCOURT PARK

preparatory school

Quality of Pupils’ Achievement and Learning - “Excellent” Quality of Teaching - “Excellent”

Quality of Extra-curricular Provision - “Excellent” Quality of Pastoral Care - “Excellent”

Quality of Links with Parents - “Excellent”

Quality of Pupils’ Personal Development – “Excellent” ‘’The curriculum is excellent for all ages and abilities, and is expertly matched to meet the needs of the range of pupils in the school.’’

Independent Schools Inspectorate Report - March 2016

Open Mornings 9.15am Tuesday 19th September 9.15am Thursday 12th October 9.15am Tuesday 14th November To register your attendance at one of our open mornings, please phone 0208 846 9153 or mail secretary@rpps.co.uk

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The Mall is a successful independent prep school for boys age 4+ in Twickenham

From 2019 we will become an 11+ school and boys will leave at the end of Year 6 • Non-selective entry into Reception (4+) • Entry into our expanded Year 3 (7+) is based on assessment • Popular destinations include: Hampton, KCS Wimbledon, St Paul’s & Reed’s • Minibuses from: Richmond, Kew, Chiswick and Kingston

Autumn Open Mornings • Wednesday 20 September, 9.00am

• Saturday 7 October, 9.30am-12.00pm • Tuesday 31 October, 9.30am – For 7+/8+ entry only • Wednesday 8 November, 9.00am – For 4+ entry only

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KIDS & EDUCATION / PROFILE

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A children’s author on what it’s like to combine the roles of successful writer and wife of the headmaster of Roedean Wo r d s H e l e n P e t e r s

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have to confess that when my husband became headmaster of Roedean, one of my first thoughts was, “Now I can write a boarding school story!”

I grew up near Roedean, and it seemed a mysterious, almost mythical place, a castle on a clifftop. Fed on a diet of Mallory Towers, I longed to go to boarding school, but never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that one day I would find myself living in the Headmaster’s house at Roedean, writing books for children.

I loved reading and writing, but it never occurred to me that I could become a writer myself. I became an English and Drama teacher instead, and satisfied my creative urges by directing school plays.

When I met my husband, I told him about my childhood on an old-fashioned Sussex farm, where we turned a tumbledown shed into a theatre and invited our families to pay actual money to sit in a freezing outbuilding and watch our masterpieces. Oliver suggested that I turn those experiences into a children’s book, and that really was a lightbulb moment.

I started writing The Secret Hen House Theatre immediately, with huge enthusiasm and no idea how difficult it would be to write a publishable book. Twelve years, much advice and many rewrites later, The Secret Hen House Theatre was published, and I’m now writing my seventh book.

My stories are influenced by my own childhood and my life as a teacher. I taught one particular boy who had a genius for inventing creative excuses for his lateness

to class. Two of my personal favourites that made it into my books were, ‘Sorry, Miss, my goldfish got run over’ and ‘My mum’s on a life support machine and I had to go and put another 50p in the slot.’

I’ve managed to restrain myself from writing any Roedean students into my stories, but my Year 7 class have made me promise to include ALL their names in the third Hen House book, so watch out for seventeen new female characters…

When we first moved to Roedean, I had to put my writing on hold for a while. We wanted to get to know people, so we invited every single person at the school – pupils, parents and staff – to tea in our house.

So, after a week spent unpacking boxes,

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putting up pictures and sewing name tapes into every item of my children’s new school uniforms, we found ourselves, over the course of a fortnight, hosting twelve separate parties for seven hundred people. I didn’t get much writing done, but it was a great way to feel at home here.

My creative brain definitely works better in the morning, so I try to get to my desk as soon as my husband and children have left for school. On the mornings when I teach, I aim to get two hours’ writing done. On my free mornings, I can write for three or four hours. Afternoons are for admin work, food shopping and so on. I cook dinner for the family and then there’s sometimes an evening event at school. Now that I’m a Roedean parent (our daughter is in Year 7) as well as Headmaster’s wife, teacher and occasionally a visiting author, I find I’m attending more and more school events, and sometimes I have to stop and remind myself which role I’m in!

My latest book, Evie’s Ghost, is narrated by a stroppy 13-year-old girl. Evie is not, of course, inspired by Roedean students, who are quite possibly the most delightful teenagers I have ever met. (I do, however, have a 13-year-old son at home, whose voice I might possibly have channelled at times.)

And I haven’t got around to writing that boarding school story yet, but I fully intend to do so one day. ◆ A Duckling Called Button by Helen Peters, published by Nosy Crow, is out in March 2017.

Evie's Ghost is out in April 2017.

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Falcons SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Falcons School for Girls welcomes Boys and Girls

Co-educational Pre-Prep School Boys 3-8 Girls 3-11

Peregrines PRE-PREPAR ATORY

Open Day: Saturday 16th September 10.30 - 12.30 11 Woodborough Road, Putney London SW15 6PY 020 8992 5189 admin@falconsgirls.co.uk peregrinespreprep.co.uk

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KEW GREEN preparatory school

An Independent School for Boys and Girls aged 4-11 Quality of Pupils’ Achievement and Learning - “Excellent” Quality of Teaching - “Excellent”

Quality of Extra-curricular Provision - “Excellent” Quality of Pastoral Care - “Excellent”

Quality of Links with Parents - “Excellent”

Quality of Pupils’ Personal Development – “Excellent” “Pupils of all ages benefit from a rich and exciting curriculum.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate Report - July 2015

Open Morning 9:15am Wednesday, 20th September 9:15am Wednesday, 4th October 9:15am Wednesday, 15th November To register your attendance at one of our open mornings, please phone 020 8948 5999 or mail secretary@kgps.co.uk

Kew Green Preparatory School

Layton House, Ferry Lane, Kew Green, Richmond TW9 3AF

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A PERFECT GEM An education at one of Ireland’s top boarding schools for boys

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lenstal Abbey School stands out as one of the leading boarding schools in Ireland for boys aged 12-18.

Situated in County Limerick, in the heart of Munster, Glenstal Abbey is only 40 minutes drive from Shannon Airport and just over two hours from Dublin Airport.

Glenstal is a small school with small classes; there are approximately 250 students divided into groups mostly of 12 to 16 pupils, in line with the clear policy and academic vision of the school.

A Catholic school, Glenstal welcomes students from all traditions and sees itself as a partner with parents in the formation and nurturing of its students in a climate of learning.

Each student at Glenstal is encouraged to fulfill his potential. The school’s ethos is grounded in the values of reverence,

Academia, pastoral care, SPORT, ART AND MUSIC A re seamlessly woven into THE EDUCATIONAL FABRIC

Year 11 pupils at Glenstal Abbey

respect and responsibility drawn from a long monastic tradition.

The Irish Department of Education and Skills recently completed a whole school evaluation on the management, leadership and learning at Glenstal Abbey School.

The report warmly endorsed the school’s academic, pastoral, sporting, art and music programmes: “All these aspects of the students’ experience appear to be woven into a fabric of care, support and pedagogy to nurture the academic, social and personal development of the students while in the care of the school.”

Glenstal has regularly topped The Sunday Times ‘Parent Power’ survey over the last 10 years. These tables are based on the percentage of students progressing to universities.

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The annual boarding fee is in the order of €23,500 For further information about Glenstal Abbey School see www.glenstal.com email admissions@glenstal.com or telephone +35361621044

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COME RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE From the Swiss Alps, perfect for skiing, to the acres of green space for a summer hike, the gorgeous village of Andermatt makes the perfect weekend break, come sun or snow.

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A DIAMOND IN THE ALPS Not just for skiing, Andermatt’s picture-perfect setting makes it a luxury summer haven, too Wo r d s H a n n a h H o p k i n s

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rom the Swiss Alps, perfect for skiing, to the acres of green space for a long summer hike, the gorgeous village of Andermatt makes the perfect weekend break, come sun or snow. Small enough to get around on foot and large enough to keep you interested, it has all the charm and beauty you’d expect from a historic Swiss village.

Inspired by the chalets and grand hotels of the past, the front of the five-star Chedi mirrors a traditional wooden chalet, with subtle injections of modern features.

Designer Jean-Michel Gathy had the tricky task of balancing the signature Asian style of the Chedi hotels with alpine chic, but he’s managed to pull it off with aplomb, creating a space that’s natural, grounded and stylish - think large fireplaces, wood panelling and terraces that blend indoor and outdoor spaces together. You feel yourself physically decompress as soon as you enter - a very good sign for a short but sweet weekend break.

We stay in a Junior Deluxe Suite with a balcony, lounge, bedroom and bathroom, but all the rooms or suites are a spacious 52-55 square metres in area giving you plenty of privacy and living space.

There’s a romantic mood to the rooms, with dark alpine wood, soft leather chairs, bronze lamps and fireplaces. The TVs, temperature, blackout blinds, lights and even the do-notdisturb sign can be controlled via an iPad

It has all the

Located in the midst of the Urseren Valley, at the foot of the Gotthard Pass, Andermatt has been given something of a luxe-over since 2013. Central to this was the opening of The Chedi Andermatt - a milestone in the development of the resort and now a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. A spectacular combination of apartments, chalets, hotels and leisure facilities, with skiing on its doorstep and world-class service all year round, the hotel and its under-the-radar location won’t stay secret for long.

CHARM YOU’D EXPECT from a SWISS VILLAGE

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Nurturing excellence THE WASHLET

The ultimate hygiene solution Now available to view and experience at Walton Bathrooms The newest and the future of the humble WC THE WASHLET

Since its inception in Japan in 1980, over 40,000,000 WASHLETs have been sold worldwide making it the world’s no.1 shower toilet.

The WASHLET is an electronic shower toilet seat that uses a water-cleansing system that leaves you super clean and as fresh as a daisy.

Special features include: - Soft close toilet cover - Heated toilet seat - Remote control operational panel - Warm air dryer - Antibacterial wand cleaning system - Deodoriser

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OPEN MORNING September 16th 2017 Saturday 10am~12pm To see for yourself the gold standard in boys’ prep school education, where ethos and environment nurture and inspire all-round excellence, then please visit us in person or via our website.

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TRAVEL / WANDERLUST and the handmade Hastens bed (worth about 50,000 Euros) are the same as the King and Queen of Sweden's. Most wow-worthy are the bathrooms, which come with heated stone floors, rain showers and a huge bathtub.

Wrapping up in cosy robes (complete with hood), sipping red wine on our mountainview balcony and breathing in the fresh Swiss air is a real treat.

Early mornings are ideal for hiking or biking the signature mountain trails. We venture up an easy route but naturally go offpiste and end up on a slightly tougher medium route. Despite not being prepared with hiking boots - a rookie error - we manage to get high up the mountain, where we’re rewarded with Sound of Music-style views - wildflowers, snow-capped peaks and all. Of course, it’s not all about hiking and skiing in Andermatt – the 18-hole Andermatt Swiss Alps Golf Course, located in the beautiful Urseren Valley between Andermatt and Hospental, is also the perfect summer activity.

Back at the hotel we dine at the Chedi Restaurant, which showcases not one but four open kitchens specialising in cold cuts, desserts, Western and Asian Cuisine.

Surrounded by exquisite aromas, it’s fun to watch the food being prepared directly and freshly in front of you. A particular highlight in the restaurant is The Wine and Cheese Cellar. At five metres high it attracts cheese connoisseurs who marvel at its delights through the glass walls - you can

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pop in anytime to sample the huge variety of cheeses. Also very popular (and one of the top rated restaurants in Andermatt) is the hotel’s Japanese Restaurant which seats just 46 guests, either at the open Sushi and Sashimi Bar or the Tempura and Teppanyaki Bar. Venture into Andmeratt itself for dinner and you can eat onion soup and pappardelle with rabbit ragu at Italian Baeren or go traditional Swiss with fondue and raclette at Gasthaus zum Sternen.

After a smorgasbord of culinary delights at breakfast the next morning, we spend our final day sunbathing in luxurious surroundings by the Gemsstock Mountain, where as well as an indoor and outdoor pool (heated to a bathwater-style 30 degrees), there are bath towels, sun cream, beauty products, reading materials and light refreshments on tap. We visit the spa to try the classic full-body massage, designed to target the most overworked areas of your body. You can choose from a range of Alpienne-branded therapeutic products to deepen the massage’s efficacy. We opt for Propolis Massage Milk – ideal for dry skin.

A trip to the Finnish sauna and hammam rounds off a blissful weekend nicely.

As we wait to pick up the Bernina Express back to Zurich, we devour Swiss meat and cheese sandwiches and sip Aperol Spritz at a local cafe. With the sun beaming down and the snow-capped mountains surrounding us, it’s a reminder that the simplest things in life are often the best. u

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Celebrate Christmas

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panning the globe, from Britain to Italy, North America to Asia, the nine restaurants at The Ned will leave you spoilt for choice.

The former banking hall is akin to a high-end food court, with each eaterie separated by verdite columns. We particularly loved Malibu Kitchen for the superfood salads and flatbreads and Asian-Pacific-inspired Kaia for poke.

Post-dinner unwind with live music at The Nickel Bar, check out the supercool Vault Bar or head to the rooftop for views of the City.

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ach room channels 1920s and 1930s design with vintage pieces, hand-knotted rugs and rainforest showers. What sets The Ned apart from most hotels is the attention to detail, from the excellent toiletries - Marvis toothpaste, Cowshed deodorant and more - to the modern hospitality concepts that make all the difference. Busy city-slickers are able to purchase last-minute pieces from NET-A-PORTER and have them delivered direct to their room the same day, and there are pre-mixed cocktails in the mini bar if you want to keep the party going.

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he brainchild of Soho House and New York’s Sydell Group, The Ned is a masterclass in how to create a destination hotel. Set in the former Midland Bank building, the vast space, originally designed by Sir Edwin 'Ned' Lutyens in 1924, has been updated to include nine restaurants, 252 bedrooms, a grooming parlour and ‘Ned’s Club’, a social and fitness club, where members have access to a rooftop pool, gym, spa, hammam and late night lounge bar.

But don’t worry, you don’t have to be a member to visit; hotel guests can access areas usually off-limits to the public and anyone can drop in for dinner, drinks and late-night jazz. Bringing much-needed buzz to the City of London, this is the only place to see and be seen in EC2.

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At the spa (Ned's Club Relax) there is a 20-metre swimming pool, hammam, sauna and steam room.

Pampering doesn’t get much better than at Barber & Parlour, where you’ll find Cheeky, a no-nonsense service for nails, Cowshed, a head-to-toe maintenance spot and Miguel Perez, a hairdressing salon. A make-up parlour is located next door and in The Powder Room there's even a Trish McEvoy Beauty station.

THE DAMAGE ‘Cosy Rooms’ start from £250 a night.

The Ned, 27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ thened.com, 020 3828 2000

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PROVIDENCE VILLAS, CHISWICK An exceptional and vast (3102 sqf approx.) example of one of the unique townhouses on the popular Brackenbury Road, W6 close to the heart of Brackenbury Village. The house has been precisely renovated throughout with a rich emphasis on premium materials and elegant design features. EPC = C.

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ituated on the corner of a large plot of land is this Grade II Listed, seven-bedroom detached family home, one of only 12 like it built on Bedford Park, “the world’s first garden suburb.” Architecturally, Bedford Park can be seen as the embodiment of the newly fashionable Queen Anne Revival style of the 1860s. u FLETCHERS ESTATE AGENTS Chiswick, 020 8987 3000; fletcherestates.com

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fabulous semi detached sixbedroom family house with side access to a good size southerly aspect garden. main first floor. There are five bedrooms as well as a loft room that could make a sixth. This house oozes style and has a gorgeous Scandi feel being light and airy throughout. It has the most wonderful feel and should be seen as soon as possibleu

THIS HOUSE HAS A GORGEOUS SCANDI FEEL THROUGHOUT

FINLAY BREWER Brook Green, 020 7371 4171; finlaybrewer.co.uk

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138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD

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IRVING ROAD W14 £460PW / £1,993PCM UPPER MALL W6 • 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS / £6,500PCM •£1,500PW BRIGHT RECEPTION UPPER MALL W6 • KITCHEN ••£1,500PW WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME FAMILY BATHROOM / £6,500PCM •• •• •• ••

4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS GARDEN MASTER SUITEFAMILY WITH MEZZANINE STUDY AREA WONDERFUL HOME 2 LIVING SPACE 4 FLOORS DOUBLE OF BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS & 2 SHOWER ROOMS MASTER SUITE WITH MEZZANINE STUDY AREA

• 2 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE • 2 BATHROOMS & 2 SHOWER ROOMS

AYNHOE ROAD W14 £450PW / £1,950PCM HAARLEM ROAD W14 • 2 BEDROOMS / £2,708PCM •£625PW OPEN PLAN RECEPTION HAARLEM ROAD W14 • KITCHEN ••£625PW 2 DOUBLE BEDROOM STUDY/BEDROOM 2 FLAT / £2,708PCM •• •• •• ••

RECEPTION STYLISH BATHROOM CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 2 DOUBLE BEDROOM FLAT MASTER WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM & DRESSING AREA RECEPTION SHOWER ROOM KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM CONTEMPORARY

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POPULAR BROOK GREEN LOCATION EPC RATING D 63 LETTINGS 020 AVAILABLE MID OCTOBER 2 COURTYARD GARDENS EASY ACCESS TO HAMMERSMITH & CHISWICK UNFURNISHED 2 COURTYARD GARDENS EPC 57 HAMMERSMITH & CHISWICK EASYRATING ACCESSDTO AVAILABLE NOW UNFURNISHED

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• EPC RATING D 57 • AVAILABLE NOW

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071 LETTINGS 020 7371 4071 • • • •• • •• •• ••

GOOD TRANSPORT LINKS AT HAMMERSMITH CLOSE TO THE GREEN LETTINGS 020 7371 EPC RATING 46 BALCONY MID SEPTEMBER AVAILABLE UNFURNISHED WALKING DISTANCE TO HAMMERSMITH BROADWAY BALCONY EPC RATING C 79 UNFURNISHED AVAILABLE NOW WALKING DISTANCE TO HAMMERSMITH BROADWAY

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MERCHANT TERRACE W6 £1,600PW / £6,933PCM • • • • •

4 BEDROOMS FIRST FLOOR RECEPTION STYLISH CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN SPACIOUS DINING AREA CLOAKROOM/UTILITY ROOM

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

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2 BATHROOMS & EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2 TERRACES UNDERGROUND PARKING EPC RATING B 86 AVAILABLE NOW

BUTE GARDENS W6 £1,575PW / £6,825PCM • • • • •

4 BEDROOMS DOUBLE RECEPTION KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM STUDY/MEDIA ROOM 3 BATHROOMS

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

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UTILITY ROOM SOUTH FACING GARDEN EPC RATING C 71 AVAILABLE NOW

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138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD

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ASKEW CRESCENT W12 GUIDE £425,000 LEASEHOLD UPPER MALL W6 • RAISED GROUND FLOOR FLAT £1,500PW • BEDROOM / £6,500PCM UPPER MALL W6 • RECEPTION •£1,500PW WONDERFUL HOME • KITCHEN FAMILY / £6,500PCM • •• •• ••

BEDROOMS •4 DOUBLE BATHROOM MASTER SUITEFAMILY WITH MEZZANINE STUDY AREA WONDERFUL HOME 2 LIVING SPACE 4 FLOORS DOUBLE OF BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS & 2 SHOWER ROOMS MASTER SUITE WITH MEZZANINE STUDY AREA

• 2 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE • 2 BATHROOMS & 2 SHOWER ROOMS

ADELAIDE GROVE W12 GUIDE £415,000 LEASEHOLD HAARLEM ROAD W14 • TOP FLOOR FLAT £625PW / £2,708PCM • DOUBLE BEDROOM HAARLEM ROAD W14 • OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING/RECEPTION •£625PW FLAT •2 DOUBLE SHOWERBEDROOM ROOM / £2,708PCM • •• •• ••

•RECEPTION GOOD STORAGE CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 2 DOUBLE BEDROOM FLAT MASTER WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM & DRESSING AREA RECEPTION SHOWER ROOM KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM CONTEMPORARY • MASTER WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM & DRESSING AREA • SHOWER ROOM

ASKEW ROAD 020 8749 7719 LETTINGS 020 7371 4071 • EPC RATING D 63 • LEASE APX 87 YEARS • • •• •• ••

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

2 COURTYARD GARDENS EASY ACCESS TO HAMMERSMITH & CHISWICK UNFURNISHED 2 COURTYARD GARDENS EPC 57 HAMMERSMITH & CHISWICK EASYRATING ACCESSDTO AVAILABLE NOW UNFURNISHED

• EPC RATING D 57 • AVAILABLE NOW

ASKEW ROAD 020 8749 7719 LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

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• EPC RATING D 58 • LEASE APX 162 YEARS LETTINGS 020 7371 • SERVICE CHARGE APX £1,000 PA •BALCONY GROUND RENT APX £200 PA UNFURNISHED WALKING DISTANCE TO HAMMERSMITH BROADWAY BALCONY EPC RATING C 79 UNFURNISHED AVAILABLE NOW WALKING DISTANCE TO HAMMERSMITH BROADWAY

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CARTHEW ROAD W6 GUIDE £1.375M FREEHOLD • • • • •

3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS DOUBLE RECEPTION KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM BATHROOM EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

BROOK GREEN 020 7371 4171

• PAVED & WALLED GARDEN • EPC RATING C 71

HEBRON ROAD W6 GUIDE £1.25M FREEHOLD • • • • •

3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS EXTRA WIDE RECEPTION KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM BEDROOM 3/STUDY 2 BATHROOMS (1 EN SUITE)

BROOK GREEN 020 7371 4171

• FLAT ROOF AREA • UNDER EAVES STORAGE • EPC RATING E 54

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FAIRLAWN AVENUE, W4 STAMFORD BROOK ROAD, W6

£465,000 £2,100,000

LETTINGS

A wider than average period house withflat a large secluded garden and offofstreet parking.and Master bedroom, FourThree further bedrooms,luxury Study/Bedroom, An amazingly light,semi welldetached presented triple aspect with the added benefit a balcony private garden. bedrooms, bathroom, Large loft space,room, Two bathrooms, Large entrance Through reception room, 30’ Kitchen/breakfast Utility room, Cloakroom, 70’access. landscaped 14' reception fully integrated kitchen,hall, gas30’fired central heating, share in the freehold,room, balcony and private gardenSecluded with side Ideally garden, streetclose parking for three of cars.

Ideally situated opposite theand park and within close proximity of Stamford Brook tube Station, numerous routes and situatedOff within proximity Chiswick Park tube station the extensive shopping and restaurant facilities on Chiswick Highbus Road.

Chiswick High Road.

LINDENCOTTAGE, GARDENS, W4 W4 LAMB W4 WOODSTOCK ROAD,

£330 PER WEEK ££1.600,000 1,395,000

A newly ground garden flatthis with private west road facing garden.Park Large doublethis bedroom with wardrobes, room with An end of decorated terrace four lower bedroom periodfloor family house on prime residential in Bedford occupying wider than average corner reception plot with the added wood floors, bathroom with parking. shower The over, fitted requires kitchen,updating garden.and Thecurrently flat is on one of Four Chiswick's bestFamily located roads, Two moments from the 17’ shops, benefit of a garage and off street property comprises; bedrooms, bathroom, reception rooms, restaurants cafésroom, on the High Road andwest 5 minutes from Turnham property is available September, Kitchen/Breakfast Cloakroom, Private facing garden with side Green access, station.

Scope toThe extend STPP. Ideally situatedearly on this prestigiousfurnished. residential road offering close proximity to Turnham Green Tube Station and the extensive facilities on Turnham Green Terrace and Chiswick High Road. No chain.

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SALES LETTINGS POINT WHARF LANE, TW8 W4 THORNEY HEDGE ROAD,

£350 PER WEEK £ 1,395,000

ABeautifully substantial three storey two towndouble house offering an excellent of living and entertaining this prestigious residentialBoasting road closeatostunning all amenities.

Master presented bedroom second balance floor flat in this highly soughtspace afterinriverside development. open plan bedroom with large ensuite further bedrooms, bathroom, TwoLarge reception 21’ Kitchen/Breakfast room, Utility/ Cloakroom, Privatework 60’ kitchen reception room, abathroom, river sideThree balcony and a masterFamily ensuite bedroom. openrooms, plan reception room, fully fitted kitchen with granite west Additional balcony. Ideally in this tree lined residential road offering close proximity to Gunnersbury (District & Mainline) Station and tops,facing fittedgarden, wardrobes and riverside views.situated Underground parking space included. the extensive facilities on Chiswick High Road. No chain. EPC-E.

QUEENCOTTAGE, ANNES GROVE, LAMB W4W4W4 SANDOWN HOUSE,

£430 PER WEEK £1.600,000 £850,000

large,refurbished light and and beautifully presented two bedroom flatoffering on this highly desirable road ininthe Bedford Park,location. just minutes from AAnewly exceptionally spacious twodouble bedroom penthouse 1247sq ft of accommodation thisheart primeof central Chiswick Two double Turnham Green station.

Top floor position ensures beautiful views from the integrated reception Kitchen/Breakfast and bedrooms. room with Corian Worktops, Two bedrooms, Luxury underground bathroom, Luxury shower room, Large entrance hall, 20’ Reception room, 14’ Fully balconies, Share of freehold, Off street parking, Communal gardens, Porter. Situated just south of Chiswick High Road offering close proximity to all amenities and transport links. No chain. EPC-E.

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BRENTHAM/PITSHANGER YOU WOULD LOVE SUMMER IN THE CITY £955,000 Freehold

BY EALING COMMON WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT? £1,595,000 Freehold

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In this exceedingly charming, unusually spacious and tastefully restored 3-4 bedroom period house with a garden studio in a lovely setting.

EPC Rating: D

A lovely 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, fully detached modern residence at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac in the very heart of Ealing.

EPC Rating: G

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BETWEEN “THE KINGS ROAD” AND ALBERT BRIDGE LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE A charming and appealing 4 bedroom 2 bathroom period house in this top location and featuring a garage and sunny patio garden. EPC Rating: H

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BEXLEY £825,000

FA M O U S P L AC E S New to the market are two very different celebrity homes

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ROALD DAHL’S PEACHY COTTAGE MALLORCA €2.9 MILLION

LOVE ISLAND’S ‘OTHER’ VILLA

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t would seem the whole of the UK was watching Love Island. The ITV show combined elimination, public popularity votes and potential for contestants to couple up.

One new feature of this summer’s series were two Mallorcan villas where the contestants competed for the £50k prize. The second of these was Casa Amore and now that

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the TV crew have packed up, the property is for sale.

Described by agent Chestertons International as “one of the most stylish homes to have been built in Mallorca for 20 years,” it is outside the rural village of Sant Llorenc des Cardassar in the eastern region of the holiday island. It’s for sale at €2.9 million and includes four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

More information from Chestertons International on 020 7201 2071.

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uthor Roald Dahl's children’s books continue to be popular despite his death nearly 27 years ago. Over 250 million copies of his titles have been sold so far and a musical version of Matilda is currently running in London’s West End. Lesser known is that this property was one of his favourite childhood retreats. The house is for sale at £825,000 in Bexley, south London, where the Dahl family lived during WWII until they were bombed out of their home during an air-raid.

Dahl was sent to boarding school and the rest of the family decamped to Buckinghamshire. The address was said to be the nearest thing he had to a proper home in the chaotic war years. Making frequent visits to friends, local archives reveal that he was often photographed in the area.

“Dahl was also known to make visits to nearby Bexley Library, where he would perform readings to local children,” says Kevin Wooder of agent Robinson Jackson.  For more information call Kevin on 01322 559900.

“The address was said to be the nearest thing he had to a proper home”

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Teddington Gate provides secure ’lock and leave’ living as well as a secure investment, with the Borough of Richmond upon Thames being an established high growth area with excellent transport links and superb local amenities.

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GODOLPHIN ROAD, W12 £1,600,000 FREEHOLD A substantial Victorian house bursting with charm and grandeur, offering over 2600 sq. ft. of beautifully presented space. Recently extended into the main and rear lofts and into the side return, this property is comprising of a large double reception room with high ceilings, original fireplace, wood floors, front and rear bay windows which allow the light to flood through, a ground floor W.C, an extended kitchen dining family room with underfloor heating, bespoke kitchen with built in appliances and quartz worktops. Double doors lead out to the glorious, yet low maintenance garden. The upper floors offer five double bedrooms and two stylish bathrooms. The property is offered to the market chain free.

Five Bedrooms | Two Reception Rooms | Two Bathrooms | Garden | Large Cellar / Basement | 2657 Sq. Ft. / 246.8Sq. M. | EPC Rating: E

SHEPHERDS BUSH & ACTON | 020 8735 3266 shepherdsbush@winkworth.co.uk

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CHATSWORTH LODGE, BOURNE PLACE, W4 £1,295,000 LEASEHOLD Offered to the market for the first time in over two decades, this light and bright triple aspect penthouse apartment is located right in the heart of Chiswick High Road. Spanning the Western side of one of the most desirable blocks in the locality, this well-presented flat offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate kitchen and a private “wrap-around” roof terrace. The property is being sold with the benefit of two private underground off-street parking spaces and would be perfect for busy professionals or someone downsizing in the local area.

Disclaimer - It must be noted that the seller has a personal relationship with Winkworth Ealing and Acton.

Penthouse apartment | Two bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Separate kitchen | Comfort cooling in living room and master bedroom | Private ‘wrap-around’ roof terrace | Two private underground off-street parking spaces | Leasehold: 125 years from 1 August 1995 | Ground Rent: Peppercorn | EPC: C

CHISWICK | 020 8994 7096 chiswick@winkworth.co.uk

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BATOUM GARDENS, W6 £799,950 LEASEHOLD A substantial three bedroom maisonette, arranged over the upper floors of an end of terrace Victorian house. Offered in good order, the property offers spacious accommodation throughout. The property is situated on the northern side of Batoum Gardens, close to Loris Road community garden. The location is ideal for the numerous amenities of Brook Green and Brackenbury Village, whilst the closest station is Hammersmith.

Reception Room | Kitchen | 3 Bedrooms | Bathroom | Cloakroom | 982 Sq Ft / 91.2 Sq M | EPC Rating Band: E

HAMMERSMITH | 020 7371 4466 hammersmith@winkworth.co.uk

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GUNNERSBURY CRESCENT, W3 £1,450,000 FREEHOLD A well-presented semi-detached house bursting with character throughout. The ground floor is extremely well-presented and maximises the use of open plan living, whilst also having an extended separate kitchen and dining area, a study, cloakroom and utility room. The first floor comprises five well-proportioned bedrooms and two generous bathrooms. To the rear of the property is a beautifully kept garden, and the house also boasts off street parking and a garage.

Well-presented Semi-detached House | Five Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms | Study | Cloakroom | Utility Room | Garage | Off Street Parking | EPC: D

EALING & ACTON | 020 8896 0123 ealing@winkworth.co.uk

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BARNFIELD ROAD, W5

WOLVERTON GARDENS, W5

£738 PER WEEK

£923 PER WEEK

An amazing family home just off Pitshanger Lane providing excellent access for an array of shops and a wonderful park. Rent: £3,100 PCM.

An extremely spacious and ideally located home arranged over three floors with off street parking. Rent: £4,000 PCM.

Double Reception Room | New Kitchen | Four bedrooms | Dressing Room | Two

Six Bedrooms | Three Bathrooms | Two Reception Rooms | Kitchen/Breakfast

New Bathrooms | Fees Apply | EPC: E

Room | Utility Room | Cloakroom | Fees Apply | EPC: E

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CLIFTON AVENUE, W12

COLLINGBOURNE ROAD, W12

£500 PER WEEK

£450 PER WEEK

A unique and utterly charming two to three bedroom home in the heart A stunning two double bedroom duplex apartment with a private roof of Askew Village. Furnished. Available September 2017. terrace, fully refurbished to an exceptionally high standard. Furnished.

Rent: £2,167 PCM. Available immediately. Rent: £1,950 PCM. Open plan Kitchen / Dining Room | Utility Room | Patio Garden | EPC: C

Brand New | Roof Terrace | Kitchen Dining Room | EPC: C

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ROTHSCHILD ROAD, W4

BIRCH GARDENS, W4

£808 PER WEEK

£339 PER WEEK

A wonderful four bedroom family home full of charm and character.

Rent: £3500 PCM.

A fantastic, bright and modern one bedroom property with a private patio garden. Rent: £1473 PCM.

4 Bedrooms | Double Reception Room | 2 Bathrooms | Kitchen | Garden |

Bedroom | Reception Room | Open Plan Kitchen | Bathroom | |Patio Garden |

Residents Parking | Unfurnished | Fees Apply | EPC: E

Furnished | Fees Apply | EPC: C

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ASHLAR COURT, W6

CEYLON ROAD, W14

£450 PER WEEK

£1,150 PER WEEK

A superb two bedroom third floor apartment (with lift) in the Grade II listed Ashlar Court development. Rent: £1,950 PCM.

A beautifully designed four bedroom family home in the heart of Brook Green. Rent: £4,983 PCM.

2 Bedrooms | Reception Room | Open-plan Kitchen | Bathroom | Communal

4 Bedrooms | 2 Reception Rooms | Kitchen | 2 Bathrooms | Cloakroom | Garage |

Gardens | 696 Sq Ft / 64.7 Sq M | Furnished | Fees Apply | EPC: B

Garden | 1793 Sq Ft / 166 Sq M | Unfurnished | Fees Apply | EPC: D

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W h y i t ’ s h i p to b e s q ua r e

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Properties on garden squares will always command a premium

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ondon’s squares are much loved by the people who work or live around them.

They have cultural value too and author PD Smith recently described them as the “capital’s greatest contribution to the development of urban form” even though, technically, we stole the idea off the Italians.

The resulting 300-plus squares within London come in different flavours ranging from the historic, such as Grays Inn Square, to the more common Regency and Victorian ones, the loveliest of which arguably are Russell Square and Soho Square. And let’s not forget the super-prime ones: rarefied pockets of greenery surrounded by Regency splendour such as Cadogan, Belgravia or Eaton Square. And which cost millions to overlook.

“Our data shows that in the last 18 months, the average price paid per sq ft in Eaton Square was £4,113,” says Camilla Dell of property finding firm Black Brick. “When we compared this to nearby Eaton Place, buyers paid an average of £2,404 per sq ft.

That is a whopping 42% premium to be on Eaton Square.” Equally expensive is London’s first purposebuilt garden square, Southampton Square, now called Bloomsbury Square and built during the 1650s.

“The gardens in most London squares have been for the benefit of and maintained by the residents since their inception, with evidence dating from the late 17th century of a levy afforded upon residents for the upkeep of ‘rayles, payles, fountain and garden’,” says agent Martin Bikhit of of Kay & Co. “In Jane Austin's Emma, Mr and Mrs. Knightley are discussing the

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notoriously bad air in London and, when asked why they have remained near New Brunswick Street they retort that the garden square in which they live is unlike the rest of London and “so very airey!”.

“To have a flat or house in central London overlooking beautifully kept gardens and trees is one of the most desired amenities, so it is no surprise that having a view adds hugely to property values,” says Merlin Dormer of buying agency Heaton & Partners. “The highest prices paid per square foot in prime central London are almost always for properties with green views.”

London’s newest one is Packington Square in Islington, part of a £170m development of 600 apartments by Hyde New Homes and Rydon which will see two further squares built nearby later on. Spokesperson Minnie Dando says this development’s squares are all about community.

“We have been careful to maintain the traditional community concept of the housing estate set up on the exact same spot in 1563

by Dame Anne Packington to provide accommodation for the Clothworker’s Company,” she says.

But the most famous square in London has not been mentioned yet.

Parliament Square was the subject of an attempted rebirth in 2008, just in time for plans to be scrapped after the financial crisis hit. The planned redesign would have seen half the roundabout taken out and replaced with a Trafalgar Square-style open space that would be a “new tourist destination for London”. Sadly, the plans were never revived. ◆

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PARK VIEW ROAD, EALING, W5 Beautifully crafted, bespoke, 3 bedroom lateral apartments with expansive open air terraces, concierge at your service, gated underground parking & private store rooms.

Just 11 minutes to Bond Street via Crossrail from 2018.

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ARLINGTON GARDENS, W4 £1,999,950 FREEHOLD

An elegant and beautifully refurbished three storey Victorian townhouse located just moments from Turnham Green and Chiswick High Road.

No expense has been spared in creating a beautiful and comfortable family home which retains many of its original period features whilst offering the very best of modern conveniences.

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BRANDEN LODGE, W4 £310 pw / £1343 pcm This well presented first floor one bedroom apartment in a purpose built block, benefits from an attractive communal garden and residents’ parking.

194 CHISWICK HIGH ROAD

LONDON

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Dickens Yard, Ealing W5 Guide Price £585,000

Ealing 020 8799 3890 ealing.sales@kfh.co.uk

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A superbly spacious one bedroom apartment situated within Dickens Yard, an exclusive high quality development located in the heart of Ealing Broadway boasting an on site gym and health spa.

The property benefits from a larger than average balcony overlooking the communal gardens, a spacious and contemporary kitchen/living area, large double bedroom with built in wardrobes, a modern, tasteful bathroom and a large storage cupboard off the hallway.

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Modern one bedroom flat 24hr concierge service On site swimming pool Exquisite bathroom Modern shower room EPC rating C

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Priory Road, Chiswick W4 Guide Price £1,345,000

Chiswick 020 8987 0090 chiswick.sales@kfh.co.uk

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An incredibly light and spacious four bedroom terraced house set over four floors offering two large reception rooms, three bathrooms and a beautifully presented 31ft private garden.

Located on a quiet residential road in central Chiswick, this property is within walking distance to both Turnham Green and Chiswick Park tube stations as well as all the fantastic local pubs, shops and restaurants on Chiswick High Road.

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Four double bedrooms Luxury bathroom Double reception room Stylish kitchen Private garden Close to local amenities EPC rating C

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Cavalier House, Ealing W5 £750,000

A bright and spacious two bedroom, two bathroom apartment boasting a huge balcony with views stretching across London. Conveniently located close to Ealing Broadway.

Ealing 020 8799 3890 ealing.sales@kfh.co.uk

Offering in excess of 950 square feet, the property has been refurbished to a very high standard throughout and boasts a contemporary kitchen and bathrooms. The property further benefits from off street parking and a discounted price for the use of the on site gym.

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Two bedrooms Two bathrooms Underground parking Wrap around balcony Bright and spacious Convenient location EPC rating C

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S PA C I O U S 1 B E D R O O M A PA R T M E N T S AVA I L A B L E NOW IN CHISWICK Ready to move into this year A short walk to two London underground stations & local shops Superior specification & private landscaped gardens in gated settings Most apartments with balconies & terraces 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Located in Zone 3

Available to reserve now - Prices from £585,000 Travel Times by Tube Piccadilly Circus 26 MINS

Heathrow Airport 30 MINS

St Pancras International 34 MINS

Journey times and distances are approximate. Sources: TfL and Google maps. Showhome photography of 500 Chiswick High Road. *Primary home only, not available to investors. Offer available on selected plots only, subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

Redrow reserve the right to withdraw or alter this offer at any time. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other Redrow offer.

500CHISWICKHIGHROAD.CO.UK SALES & MARKETING SUITE, 500 CHISWICK HIGH ROAD, CHISWICK, LONDON W4 5RG FOR MORE DETAILS CALL 0203 733 0840

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