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94 7 EDITOR’S LETTER 10 ABSOLUTELY LOVES 10 things we’re coveting this month

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C U LT U R E WHAT’S ON

Diary dates for October

BREAKING THE MOULD

Maverick designer Nigel Coates on combining art with architecture

ST YLE 24 FASHION NOTES Style inspired by nature

27 MOOD BOARD

Co-founder of Iris Boutique Annie Pollett's favourite things

23 35 SWINGING SIXTIES

Monochromes and muted tones, items inspired by history’s coolest era

B E AU T Y 39 I FEEL PRETTY

Beauty products to revitalise your skin and give your face a lift

42 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL Burberry’s new look and the scoop on celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie

INTERIORS 48 GREAT AND SMALL

An extract from Richmond resident Sara Emslie's new book ‘Beautifully Small’

56 TEN STEPS

Sue McGregor reveals the secrets to a successful interior

62 LORD OF THE MANOR PM House & Gallery prepare for restoration to their former glory

K I D S & E D U C AT I O N 75 PUPIL PREMIUM Cover image ossie clark available to buy at ossieclarklondon.co.uk

Amanda Constance on public school fees for foreign students

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87 FOOD & DRINK 78 CRITIC’S CHOICE

Great British Menu judge Oliver Peyton reveals his recipe for success

T R AV E L 92 PARC LIFE

Pendle Harte discovers the luxury side to family holidays

PROPERTY 137 PROPERTY NEWS News and views on the area

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EDITOR’S

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ane Austen once said, ‘There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.’ As the nights grow darker and the cold sets in, I’m inclined to agree with her.

What is more rewarding, after all, than to return to the warmth and sanctity of your home after a long, hard day away from it? It’s important, therefore, to ensure our living spaces are exactly that – warm and sacred.

For this reason, we felt it was appropriate to dedicate this autumnal month, in particular, to interiors.

Interior designer extraordinaire Sue McGregor shares her top ten design rules on p.56, showing that every DIY project is possible – with the right tools and attitude.

Speaking of right attitudes, interior stylist and writer Sara Emslie reveals how to make the most of small spaces on p.48, using her delightful Richmond home as an appropriate example.

All interiors need artistic inspiration, and where better to look than a designer who is both artist and architect in one? I caught up with Nigel Coates on p.16, ahead of his involvement with Decorex at Syon Park. He is one of eight designers who has been selected to work on the entrance foyer, which pays homage to Chiswick’s bestknown artist, William Hogarth, and his famous work, A Rake’s Progress. I talked to Nigel about what makes ‘good’ design and why he celebrates his maverick ‘outsider’ status in the industry.

In other design news, Sir John Soane’s beautiful country retreat, Pitzhanger Manor in Ealing, will close its doors at the end of the year to undergo major refurbishment. Matthew Bolton discovers the rather sad story behind the architect’s ‘dream home’, but reveals how the restoration will inject new life into it.

That’s all from me for now. I very much hope you enjoy the issue – from the comfort of home, naturally. u

Gemma Billington Editor

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OPEN SEASON Colville Road Artists will be hosting their annual Open Studios Weekend from the 26 - 28 September. This is a great opportunity to support local artists and to purchase some special one-off pieces. For times and info see colvilleroadstudios.co.uk

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F ro m 25 O ct o b e r WW T L ondon We tland C e n t re he London Wetland Centre is introducing a new version of it’s popular Yuk! show, dedicated to nature's bizarre bodies. Kids will have the chance to get up close with creepy crawlies including the water boatman (pictured) which breathes air through its bottom. Lovely… u wwt.org.uk

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COMMEMORATING HOGARTH 25 October

S t Ni c h ola s C h u rc h , C h i s wick o commemorate the 250th anniversary of Chiswick’s most famous painter, William Hogarth, a special evening event will be held at his burial place, St Nicholas Church, in association with the William Hogarth Trust. The programme includes 18th century music and readings. u williamhogarthtrust.org.uk

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KAREN O 4 & 5 October B u sh Hall

elebrating the release of her debut solo album, Crush Songs, enigmatic Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O will be performing an intimate two-night stint at Bush Hall. It’s the perfect venue for Ms O's beautiful new record, a collection of lo-fi songs written and recorded between 2006/7. u bushhallmusic.co.uk

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ARTS & CULTURE / WHAT'S ON THIS IS THE WAY TO TRICK OR TREAT 3 1 Octo b er Eali n g Bro adw ay S ho ppi n g Ce n t re ollowing its phenomenal success last year, Ealing F Broadway will once again host a special Halloween event in the shopping centre, allowing parents to take their kids trick or treating in a fun and safe environment. Kids can have their faces painted and receive treats from stores. There will also be a competition for best fancy dress.

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Whether you’re a lifelong veggie or are simply thinking of making changes to your diet, there’s something for everyone at Vegfest UK, Europe’s biggest veggie event, which returns to Olympia at the end of September.

Enjoy two days of talks, cookery demos, entertainment and over 200 stalls of delicious (guilt free) grub

17 O c tob er - 3 Nove mbe r Wa rner Bro ther s S tu d io otter fans of all ages have been enjoying visits to the Warner P Brother’s studio where the hit movie franchise was filmed since it was made a public attraction in 2012. This October half-term the studios will be hosting a two week Dark Arts special, where visitors will discover how the Dark Arts were brought to life on the screen and you’ll even have the chance to duel with a Death Eater. u wbstudiotour.co.uk

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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR ake a note in the diary for local songstress Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s concert at Shepherd’s Bush Empire this October.

Touring extensively across Europe this year following the success of her fifth album, Wanderlust, we’re enjoying Sophie’s mature new sound and ethereal folk influences. It’s quite a departure from previous disco-heavy

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albums which produced top ten hits such as Murder on the Dancefloor and Groovejet, but her new record shows off Sophie’s delicate, cut glass vocals to perfection. Don’t miss the chance to catch her live. u 1 October O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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INTERVIEW

Breaking

THE MOULD Prolific designer and architect Nigel Coates has been chosen to take part in the entrance of this year’s Decorex, inspired by William Hogarth’s masterpiece, A Rake’s Progress Wo r d s G e m m a B i l l i n g t o n

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hen we think of contemporary artists such as Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin, it’s difficult to separate their work from their reputation. Art has always spawned maverick thinkers and, whilst their ideas may be unfamiliar and boundary pushing, their stamp on the art scene – and society at large – is undeniable. ‘Revolutionary pioneers’, they are often considered.

Influential painter and printmaker William Hogarth is such a figure. A social critic and satirist, his caustic, political cartoons and narrative style (coined ‘Hogarthian’) were unique to his time and are still prevalent today.

Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of his death, international luxury interiors expo Decorex has dedicated its entrance display, at Syon Park, to reinterpretations of the artist’s most famous sequential work – A Rake’s Progress.

Eight eminent designers have been selected to take part, one of which is Nigel Coates who, like Hogarth, has his own brand of style. Known for blurring the lines of art, architecture and

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interior design, Coates is no stranger to controversy. In 1983 he founded NATO (Narrative Architecture Today), an architectural group and magazine, featuring the work of Diploma Unit 10 students, whom he led. Through it, he encouraged pupils to reject generic plans and section drawings, and paint instead structures from obscure angles. He taught his pupils to develop narratives; to merge art with architecture.

Critically acclaimed, but also vilified, the magazine’s publication saw Coates dubbed enfant terrible and set him apart as a divisive, though brilliant, figure. His subsequent designs have included the Body Zone at the infamous Millennium Dome and a new wing at the Geffrye Museum; he has collaborated with a number of interior greats – Alessi, Fornasetti and Ceramica Bardelli, and from 1995-2001, was Head of the Department of Architecture at the Royal College of Art. Ever-experimental, ‘narration’ continues to dominate his work. What better candidate, therefore, to interpret one of the most significant sequential artworks in history?

I caught up with Nigel ahead of Decorex to discuss architectural highs (and lows), and to discover how Hogarth has influenced his work…

GEMMA BILLINGTON: You’re involved in the entrance at this year’s Decorex.

What were the guidelines of the project, and can you give us an inkling as to what we might expect?

NIGEL COATES: Each of the designers were asked to choose one of the eight scenes in the series, and interpret it in three dimensions. With mine, I tried to imagine how best I could use my own work to tell a story.

GB: Can you tell us about the panel of ARP you’re working on – The Levee?

NC: As the second in the series, The Levee represents the dawn of the Rake’s connoisseurship, thanks to his newly acquired inheritance. In this brief phase of his wealth, he attracts every top quality merchant and maker. They are all fishing for a share of the catch. This scene translates well into the kind of pieces I have – both production [pieces] and limited editions.

GB: Were you familiar with the work of Hogarth and his ‘sequential art’ before this, and in particular with A Rake’s Progress?

NC: Absolutely. As one of the treasures of the Sir John Soane Museum, it

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ARTS & CULTURE / INTERVIEW forms a genius loci within the complex architectural and archeological landscape of the museum. You cannot help but be captivated by the pictures themselves and the ingenious way in which they are hung - on a series of giant wall panels that fold back against each other.

GB: You’ve said that ‘storytelling is central to your design practice’. In what way? Can you explain what ‘narrative architecture’ is?

NC: Narrative is the element of architecture that makes it connect with human experiences, and unfolds within the dimension of time, as well as space.

It exists in the spirit of storytelling but does not itself tell the story. As an orchestration of dumb elements, it generates meaning through references to archetypical places and situations.

In other words, anywhere that is loaded with meaning rather than a plain orchestration of style.

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any pigeonhole – and am neither a conventional architect, designer nor artist. I live bouncing between all three.

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and castles, and I loved the mystery and scale of their interiors. When I was five, my ambition was to go to Rome with my mother and study the ancient monuments.

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GB: You’re known for your avant-garde designs and were labelled ‘enfant terrible’ after the publication of NATO in the ‘80s. Do you still see yourself as an outsider in the industry?

NC: Of course, but I’ve always celebrated that, by being honest [with my] ideas.

I’m aware that I don’t fit neatly into

GB: What’s the most challenging commission you’ve ever undertaken?

NC: Probably the Body Zone in the Millennium Dome, or the O2 as it’s now called. As a state-supported project we all knew it was a poisoned chalice from the beginning. We took it over from another company that designed car launches – they’d been told to avoid any hint of gender or race. I thought let’s make it two figures, and cover them in a skin of coloured lenticular tiles. As designers, we were put under incredible pressure to rise to the occasion, yet incorporate all the divergent ideas of a committee of ‘cultural experts’. We were referred to as ‘contractors’ rather than ‘architects’, ‘designers’ or ‘artists’. It was a very complex structure and was built directly from the 3D computer files, with each coordinate positioned digitally in the space. Lots of people knocked the Dome and it’s contents, but found it harder to bash the Body Zone. It was the first thing

GB: You’ve said that you have an ‘artistic approach’ to design – how so? To what extent do you think that architects are inspired by art?

NC: I can only speak for myself. I’ve always been fascinated with the artistic spirit and have tried to discover my own, as well as being an architect. By ‘artistic’, I mean incorporating irony and reflection in[to] a work, and mixing this in a concentrated way into the object. I like things that are pure and simple, yet reflect the complexities of our culture.

GB: What influenced you to work in architecture and interiors?

NC: As a child I always loved spaces. My parents would take me to cathedrals

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A RAKE’S PROGRESS illiam Hogarth (1697 - 1764) completed A Rake’s Progress in 1733, his second and most famous sequential, satirical artwork. A series of eight vignettes (dubbed an ‘ancestor to the storyboard’ by filmmaker Alan Parker), it tells the story of Tom Rakewell’s descent into debauchery after inheriting money from his miserly merchant father. Our eponymous ‘rake’ succumbs to corruption, embroiling himself in gambling and prostitution, before he is imprisoned in Fleet Prison and, finally, incarcerated in Bedlam asylum. In later years, the piece was adapted by Gavin Gordon for the ballet, and by Igor Stravinsky for the 1951 opera of the same name. The original paintings are on display at Sir John Soane’s museum. Here, some of Decorex’s designers take us through their vision...

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you would see and probably the strongest image you would take home.

THE HEIR The first panel in the sequence, which introduces our ‘rake’, is being interpreted by architectural historian, Edward Bulmer. ‘I am so pleased to be collaborating with Soane Britain on A Rake’s Progress,’ says Bulmer. ‘We are a great match, sharing a belief in the values of craftsmanship and heritage.

We also believe in moving those values forward into contemporary design.’

GB: How do you want people to feel when they step into one of your buildings?

NC: Strangely at home, and yet compelled by the desire to explore.

GB: Who would you say are some of today’s most exciting design talents?

NC: In architecture I’d be inclined to look in Japan, to people like Atelier Bow-Wow and their younger followers. In design, I admire a few people in Milan, a few in London and a couple in Barcelona. The more people that enter the field of design, the harder it is to stand out. I’m not one to be partisan.

GB: What makes a ‘good’ building or interior design scheme? Are there ever any rules?

NC: Balance, composition, and spirit at the centre. Never adhere to a style so much as to a complex network, in which every element plays its part.

THE ORGY The third panel in the series shows Tom Rakewell enjoying the attention of prostitutes in the Rose Tavern.

The vignette will be interpreted by luxury fabric producers Fromental and interior design studio Russell Sage: ‘I’m delighted to be working alongside my good friend Tim Butcher at Fromental,’ Sage comments. ‘It’s certainly an exciting project and we are having a lot of fun dreaming up ideas for it.’

THE MARRIAGE Our hero’s ludicrous marriage depicted in panel five will be interpreted by luxury wallpaper producers de Gournay. Director Hannah Cecil Gurney says: ‘de Gournay are thrilled to be collaborating with Kit Kemp of Firmdale Hotels for our interpretation of The Marriage by Hogarth. Kit has an exceptional ability to juxtapose bold colours and interesting textures to bring a space to life.’

GB: Who is your favourite designer?

NC: Without doubt, Carlo Mollino.

GB: What are some of the best buildings you’ve ever visited?

NC: Hagia Sofia in Istanbul, the Pantheon in Rome, Sydney Opera House, Berlin Philharmonic, Bilbao Guggenheim to name but a few.

GB: … and the worst?

NC: Those ghastly ‘luxury living’ apartment blocks along the southern shores of the Thames. They’ll be a blight on our future, whatever miracles interiors folk can achieve inside them. u Decorex runs from 21 - 24 September; decorex.com nigelcoates.com

THE MADHOUSE The final scene will be interpreted by textile designers Timorous Beasties and architectural reclaimers Retrouvius.

Timorous Beasties says, ‘We’re working with Hogarth’s engravings rather than the paintings: we’ve re-examined the scenes of Bedlam, and our designs will be inspired by the graphic nature of the etching process... We’re playing with abstracts, and how we can use design, specifically, to explore that.’

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A RAKE’S PROGRESS, 1734, BY WILLIAM HOGARTH, COURTESY OF THE SIR JOHN SOANE’S MUSEUM

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GIDDY UP Be you a country or town gal, the Massimo Dutti AW14 Equestrian Collection – with its berry velvet blazer (£145), jodhpurs (£69.95) and soft leather jacket (£265) – is definitely for you. Available at Westfield White City, W12; massimodutti.com

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MAWI Off the beaten track Wo r d s H E L E N B A R O N

Soar like an eagle and spring like a deer, let nature into your wardrobe

tatement jewellery is everywhere these days, but few S brands can match Londonbased Mawi for youthful vision and sheer trend-setting razzle-dazzle.

Founded in 2002, over a decade later the brand’s collections feel fresher and look bolder than ever, with founder Mawi Keivom’s design nous and enterprising spirit celebrated at home and around the world. Mega-brands like Hugo Boss and Disney court her for collaborations, her pieces are stocked everywhere from Harvey Nichols to Opening Ceremony, and the company’s own boutiques – one in Shoreditch and the other in Montenegro (yes, Montenegro) – are thriving.

The recently unveiled ‘Thorn de Fleur’ collection builds on Mawi’s signature (and much-imitated) ‘deco glam’ aesthetic, introducing a note of grown-up sophistication while retaining the funloving spirit and striking designs. This time around, Keivom has added luxury leather clutch bags (in electric animal-print, no less) to her brand’s ever-growing list of must-have accessories.

Visually arresting and oh-so-hip, this is blog-bait at its best. ◆

Wo r d s h e l e n b a r o n

Culture Club Anthropologie

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We’re so glad that a quirky boutique named Anthropologie, which was founded in Wayne, Pennsylvania back in 1992, decided to take a trip across the pond to our shores. Anthropologie is now a global brand who retain their unique sense of style. In late September Anthropologie will be opening their sixth UK store right on our doorstep, in a large listed building on George Street, Richmond. We can’t wait. 70 - 72 George Street, Richmond, TW9; anthropologie.eu

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STEP SISTERS Bionda Castana

A favourite with celebrities, Bionda Castana has unleashed a killer collection for the new season. Expertly hand-crafted in Italy but designed around London’s style sensibilities, these shoes are adult, edgy and feminine. biondacastana.com

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WHAT KATE DID NEXT Elevenparis

COACH AW14

ELEVENPARIS have just unveiled their AW14 campaign, fronted by Kate Moss and US rapper Wiz Khalifa. Controversial photographer Terry Richardson was behind the lens – though we reckon a kid with an iPhone could make these guys look great. elevenparis.com

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cleverlywrapped

Cleverlywrapped is a new online boutique dedicated to stylish scarves sourced from designers across the UK, including the work of talented west Londoner Alexia Parmigiani (pictured). That’s a few Christmas presents sorted then. cleverlywrapped.com

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PICK BAG IT UP Mimiberry

Autumnal shades of chestnut, mahogany, burgundy and auburn make up the new collection of Mimi Berry bags, available in practically every shape and size.

Minerva Bordeaux Bag, £406; mimiberry.co.uk

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04 05 01. STELLA MCCARTNEY HARRIET Fringed Mini-Dress, £2,855; mytheresa.com 02. TAMARA MELLON, Fringed Suede Cropped Top, £450; tamaramellon.com 03. GEZTUS Chula Bag, £89.99; flannels.com 04. AQUAZZURA SASHA' Fringed Suede Ankle Boots, £650; net-a-porter.com 05. TALITHA, Embroided Suede Cape, £1,143; matchesfashion.com

OCTOBER 2014

02/09/2014 14:35

JO BLU Salon

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Jo Blu Salon in Chiswick continue to celebrate their award in achieving five stars with the Good Salon Guide.

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FASHION / MOOD BOARD

MY STYLE

Annie Pollett, co-owner of Iris Boutique, W4

MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION is Biarritz on the west cost of France. It's the perfect summer destination with big wide beaches and some brilliant shopping to be done.I get good inspiration there for Iris.

MY FAVORITE IRIS PIECES from the current stock it's the Isabel Marant Etoile sheer print vest top – it’s perfect for an evening look and works under a blazer for day too.

I AM EAGERLY AWAITING

MY FAVORITE ARTIST is Paul Gaugin, for all his Polynesian pictures, especially The Seed of the Areoli.

our first hit of French label Mes Desmoiselles.

MY FAVORITE DESIGNERS

MY STYLE ICON is Ali McGraw – I love clothes from the 70s but also those very cool French women who dress so stylishly like Emannuel Alt.

MY FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING

are Isabel Marant and Mes Desmoiselles – and outside Iris it has to be Marni (above).

is a vintage Ossie Clark dress from the 1970s.

irisfashion.co.uk

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BLUE Knitted high necks, crocodile prints and sheepskin are keeping us warm as the cold sets in this autumn Photography Ian Hooton Styling Gail Holland

Check Knit - By Marlene Birger White Assymetric Croc Print Skirt with Black Zip - Johnathan Simkhai Metallic Tassle Bag - Gerard Darel Shoes - Marni

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Fur Coat – Gerard Darel Dress – Atea Rings – Lucy Folk

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Funnel Neck Knit Bow - By bikini Marlene top, £49, Birger by Princesse Skirt Tam Tam; - Cos princessetamtam.co.uk Crochet pencil skirt, £399,

by Sea Ny at my-wardrobe.com Cream coat, £175,

by Pepe Jeans; pepejeans.com

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White Jacket styled on own - Reiss White Trs - ME+EM Earrings Lucy Folk

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Sheepskin Bow bikini Jacket top, £49, - Reiss by White High Neck TopPrincesse - By Marlene TamBirger Tam; princessetamtam.co.uk Skirt - Cos Earrings - Lucy Folk Crochet pencil skirt, £399,

by Sea Ny at my-wardrobe.com Cream coat, £175,

by Pepe Jeans; pepejeans.com

Photographer: Ian Hooton @ www.ianhooton.com Assistant: Claudia Legge @ www.claudialegge.com Styling: Gail Holland @ www.cargocollective.com/gailholland Hair and Make up: Nina Varnham @ www.ninavarnham.co.uk Model: Lenka @ Leni's Model Management

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FASHION / PRODUCTS TATTY DEVINE

TATTY DEVINE

Geometric Link Necklace, £95; tattydevine.com

Hall of Mirrors Earrings, £60; tattydevine.com

WENDEE OU

Austen Small Structured Bag in Olive Green, £485; wendeeou.com

COLENIMO

Wool Pattern Blanket Poncho, £485; couvertureandthegarbstore.com

DICKINS & JONES Lime Peat Coat, £180; houseoffraser.co.uk

DICKINS & JONES Geo Print Skirt, £50; houseoffraser.co.uk

HOBBS

Pembroke Belt, £59; hobbs.co.uk

M&S COLLECTION

EMMA COOK AW14

HOLLY FULTON FOR RADLEY

Asymmetric Stripe Dress, £39.50; marksandspencer.com

MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Check Wool-blend Knitted Dress, £320; matchesfashion.com

PEDRO GARCIA

Black Over The Knee Boots, £436; pedrogarcia.com

SIXTIES STYLE

VALENTINO

Ruffle-trimmed Crepe Mini Dress, £1,300; net-a-porter.com

Updated ‘60s is a hot trend this season.

Here’s our pick of hot mod looks CALCOT

Shift Dress, £149; damselinadress.co.uk

HOBBS

Astrid Houndstooth Derby, £169; hobbs.co.uk

FLORIAN LONDON

Mini Vienna Cross Body Bag in Burnt Orange, £165; florianlondon.com

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Bored of the treadmill? Join the Circus!

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Aerialand is the perfect environment to try circus whether it is for the first time or to continue to train from a basic level to a professional level.

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DRAMA QUEEN NARS have decided to amp up the drama for AW14 with their Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow range. Featuring 12 different shades to take smokey eyes to the next level. ÂŁ21. narscosmetics.co.uk

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WIN A PAIR OF SHOES, IN CELEBRATION OF CLARKS STYLE SESSIONS Clarks is bringing Westfield White City to life one Saturday this September, for their Autumn Winter Style Sessions. Transforming the store, the much-loved footwear brand has beauty treats and surprises up for grabs for the lucky customers popping-in.

WHEN: SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER WHERE: CLARKS SHOES, FIRST FLOOR, WESTFIELD LONDON The team will be on hand to showcase the new Autumn Winter collection – so whether it’s green loafers, smart and stylish work heels or some of their fab brogues that take your fancy – there truly is something for everyone.

What’s more, if you’re in need of some styling advice, our savvy team of Style Experts can give you advice on the perfect shoe-outfit combinations. So whether it’s palazzo pants or Sixties miniskirts, this season you won’t want to miss out.

In celebration of this event, Clarks has teamed up with Absolutely Magazine, to offer one lucky winner the chance to win a pair of Clarks shoes – just in time to kick-start the season!

To be in with the opportunity to win simply answer the below: What kind of treats are up for offer for lucky customers popping in? www.clarks.co.uk #styledbyclarks

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS DIPTYQUE,

Nourishing Cleansing Balm, £44; uk.spacenk.com

MAMA MIO,

Gorgeous Glow Wipes, £14; harrods.com

LIZ EARLE, Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic, £13.25; uk.lizearle.com URBAN DECAY,

Decay Complexion Primer Potion, £19; johnlewis.com

CLINIQUE,

Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush, £79; johnlewis.com

L’ARTISAN PARFUMEUR,

La Chasse Aux Papillons Body Wash, £20; harveynichols.com

YVES SAINT LAURENT, Baby Doll Kiss & Blush in Fuchsia Desinvolte, £27; yslbeauty.co.uk

KIEHL’S,

Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash, £22; harrods.com

CRÈME DE LA MER, The SPF 30 UV Protecting Fluid, £65; harrods.com

CHANTECAILLE, Vital Essence, £84; uk.spacenk.com

AVEDA, Damage Remedy™ Daily Hair Repair, £22.50; aveda.co.uk

I FEEL PRETTY, OH, SO PRETTY! Give your face a lift with our October beauty picks ELEMIS,

Pro-Collagen Marine Cream Ultra Rich, £80; timetospa.co.uk

CHANEL,

Le Lift Serum, £98; chanel.com

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GUERLAIN, KissKiss Lipstick, 320 Red Insolence, £26; johnlewis.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / MAKE-UP INSIDER CHARLOTTE TILBURY Bronze

& Glow palette, £49; charlottetilbury.com

HD Eye & Brow Palette, £25; hdbrows.com

GREEN & SPRING Miracle

Nurturing Balm, £16; greenandspring.com

HOURGLASS

VALENTINO AW14

Ambient Blush Radiant Magenta, £28; uk.spacenk.com

THE NEW NUDE

CHANTECAILLE 15th Anniversary Palette, £63; uk.spacenk.com

Dare to bare, but make sure you keep an unshowy glow Wo r d s A R A B E L L A P R E S T O N

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he Autumn Winter Couture catwalks were uncharacteristically restrained. Save for a couple of statement (yet still subtle) eyes, skin was kept bare, and lips were nude.

It’s a look that’s surprisingly hard to translate successfully to the real world. Here are my tips and products to help you achieve an unshowy glow.

1 Prep your skin as usual, then use this Green & Spring Miracle Nuturing Balm on any dry patches. I also use it to condition my eyebrows and lips. Apply foundation with Estée Lauder’s clever brush - it fits perfectly under your cheekbones and gives a flawless finish.

2 This Charlotte Tilbury Bronze and Glow palette is my go-to product for a successful nude look. Use the bronzer in the hairline at the top of your forehead and temples, then sweep it just under

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your cheekbones (suck in your cheeks to show where you’re going), and under the jawline. Use the Glow on top of your cheekbones, brow bone, and a touch down the centre of your face.

3 To subtly define your eyes, this Chantecaille palette gives a perfect sheen.

Use the copper shade in the socket and the pearl on the lid. The purple looks incredible just smudged into the lash line.

The Chantecaille Eye Stylo is the best pen for ‘tight-lining’ eyes - use the very tip to dot in between lashes for the ultimate barely-there definition.

4 A beautifully-defined brown will keep the look groomed and purposeful, rather than like you’ve simply forgotten to put make-up on. This HD Eye & Brow palette is always by my side – if you already have a strong brow then simply brush them up with the wax.

5 Avoid a ‘beige’ lip; instead plump for a nude that is one shade darker or peachier than you might imagine. u

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Sculpting Foundation Brush, £37; esteelauder.co.uk

LEIGHTON DENNY Nail Polish

in Supermodel, £11; leightondenny.com

CHANTECAILLE Eye Stylo brown, £28; ukspacenk.com

HOURGLASS

Femme Rouge Lipstick in Grace, £22; uk.spacenk.com

OCTOBER 2014

02/09/2014 15:59

b e au t y Q & A

TREVOR SORBIE

Celebrity hairdresser I n t e r v i e w b y c e l i a l l oy d - j o n e s

How did you first get into hairdressing?

Originally I wanted to be an artist but I was bullied at school and decided to leave at the tender age of 15. My father was a barber, so he suggested I try hairdressing. Within three months I was cutting hair on the shop floor. It was something that just came naturally to me – I’ve never found hairdressing difficult (just the clients sometimes!)

Can you tell us about your charity, My New Hair? Why is it close to your heart?

My sister-in-law was diagnosed with cancer seven years ago, so I bought a wig for her, but when I put in on her it looked very much like a wig. So I told her that I wanted to customise it, which I did, and when she looked in the mirror once it was finished, she cried tears of joy.

That’s when the penny dropped for me and I realised that this was something I really had to pursue.

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How can people get involved with My New Hair?

I run a course every month at L’Oréal for 15 professional hairdressers to be trained in the art of wig cutting. On completion of that course they become a member of My New Hair, and we can officially recommend them to anyone who comes to us for help and guidance.

What has been your biggest achievement to date in your career? Receiving an MBE from Her Majesty the Queen was a huge honour, and something I’ll never forget.

What do you think is a hairstyle that will never go out of fashion? I think the bob has stood the test of time over many decades, but it always comes back with a refreshing twist to keep it looking modern and interesting.

If you could style any celebrity who would it be? I have always wished that I could restyle Madonna’s hair because she’s always reinventing herself, and it would be great to be a part of that! u

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A blemish-free face, new scents and all your beauty needs taken care of this October

My Burberry Burberry

Heading the new ‘My Burberry’ fragrance campaign are catwalk queens Cara Delevingne and Kate Moss. The playful shoot captures both of the supermodels wearing the iconic Burberry trench coat, which was the inspiration behind the scent. £65 for 50ml; uk.burberry.com

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STARSTRUCK Hermès

To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Hermès have released a limited edition bottle of Eau des Merveilles.

Elegant and feminine, the bottle is adorned with sparkling stars and silver edging, and instead of top notes you'll find a clever concoction of vetiver, cardamom and Elemi. £97 for 100ml; uk.hermes.com

D.I.Y. Bobbi Brown

Learn from the make-up masters and receive a complimentary application lesson at Bobbi Brown’s standalone shop in Westfield Shopping Centre. With classes including Bridal Beauty and the perfect smoky eye, there’s something for everyone.

The Bobbi Brown Studio, Westfield, Ariel Way, W12; bobbibrown.co.uk

COCONUT VS. ALMOND

They are both bursting with vitamins and healthy fats, but which super oil works best for you?

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Almond oil benefits WHAT A CHEEK

Full of vitamins, almond oil enhances the skin, reduces dark circles, fights against ageing and reduces sun damage.

T o m Fo r d

Sweep this contouring cheek colour duo onto your cheeks for a peachy autumnal glow. New from Tom Ford, the blusher includes a pearlescent shade to brighten and a darker shade for definition. £56; tomford.com

1. L'OCCITANE, Almond Supple Skin Oil, £35; uk.loccitane.com 2. GEO. F. TRUMPER, Almond Oil Soap on a Rope, £15; trumpers.com 3. NEAL'S YARD REMEDIES, Almond Oil, £9.50; KORRES, Hand Cream, £26; debenhams.co.uk brora.co.uk 4. HOBBS, Rosie Cat Belt, Navy, £39; johnlewis.com 01

PIECE OF PAI Pai S kincare

Anywhere Essentials are four new beauty travel kits from Chiswick based company Pai Skincare.

They're perfect for city breaks or even to pop into your handbag during the busy working week. £20 each; paiskincare.com

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Coconut oil benefits Naturally moisturising, coconut oil is ideal for dry skin. It also clears up skin infections and fights against the signs of ageing.

1. KERSTIN FLORIAN, Face Crème, £24; kerstinflorianusa.com 2. SUTI, Honour Face Cream, £48; suti.co.uk 3. SUPERFOOD LX, Hair Nutrient Complex, £36; superfoodlx.com 4. KIEHL'S, Amino Acid Shampoo, £16; kiehls.co.uk

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NORDIC STYLE

ASSIC SWEDISH C L ACSL S IC SW EDISH

INTERIORS

INTERIORS

Classic Swedish Interiors - Showroom in Wimbledon Village

Nordic Style 7 High Street Wimbledon Village London SW19 5DX 0208 947 7960

www.nordicstyle.com

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION The 'Deconstructed Windsor' collection by furniture designer William Warren for Heal's is a mix of traditional craft techniques and stylish contemporary finishes.

Prices vary; heals.co.uk

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10 of the best

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DIGITEX HOME

Roger Oates are rolling out the red carpet and spotlight on Decorex

Geometric Yellow Wallpaper, £40; digetexhome.co.uk

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ASPACE

Geometric Rug in Blue, £175; aspace.co.uk

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AXIS

Shelving Unit Indigo Blue, £149; made.com

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LORNA SYSON

Bradbury Elderberry Lampshade, £42; lornasyson.co.uk

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Stitched Up L i b e r t y A r t Fa b r i c s

Synonymous with elegant design and craftsmanship, Liberty Art Fabrics have been creating beautifully traditional textiles for over 130 years. The new range, which will be on display at Decorex this month, encompasses four gorgeous new collections of fabrics and wallpapers. liberty.co.uk

BERT & MAY

Sage tiles from the Flecha Collection, £9 per tile 20cm x 20cm; bertandmay.com

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WOVEN TOGETHER Roger Oates

Roger and Fay Oates have been hand-producing pure wool flatweave rugs and runners for over 20 years. Named after traditional London telephone districts, the Fitzroy Bright is part of the smart new collection. Fitzroy Bright 100% wool flatweave, £115 per linear metre; rogeroates.com

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PICK SCANDI STYLE

LORNA SYSON

Occa Home

Warwick Blind, £85; lornasyson.co.uk

Designer brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec are inspired by natural form and designed this 'Vegetal Chair' for Swiss furniture giants Vitra back in 2008. It's now available at Occa Home in six different colours. We love it in cool Mauve Grey. £343.20 occa-home.co.uk

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HUNKY DORY HOME

Kaleido Geometric Clock Multi, £25; hunkydoryhome.co.uk

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CHESTNUT HORSE D r a g o n s o f Wa l t o n S t r e e t

Made from English Chestnut grown in Windsor Great Park, this adorable rocking horse is hand polished. Perfect for playrooms. £5,200; dragonsofwaltonstreet.com

NORMANN COPENHAGEN

Geo Thermos Flask in Purple, £55; black-by-design.co.uk

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BESPO

Sharp Cushion, £21; bespo.co.uk

LIGHT MY FIRE The Billington Partnership

Bespoke fireplace manufacturers The Billington Partnership started life in Chiswick in 2009. Working closely with interior designers and architects, they produce beautiful contemporary and traditional fireplaces to fit any room. billingtonpartnership.co.uk

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A MIND'S EYE

The Tab Collective Polygon Coffee Cup and Saucer, £24; thetabcollective.com 06

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GREAT and SMALL Inspired by her petite Richmond home, Sara Emslie's book, Beautifully Small, is full of tips to make the most out of compact spaces Wo r d s s a r a e m s l i e P h o t o g r a p h y r ac h e l w h i t i n g

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uilt towards the end of the 19th century, my home is a classic British Victorian terraced ‘twoup, two-down’, designed to house workers (and their families – in the case of this house, a family with 11 children) in local industry and those who served the larger, more gentrified upper-class residences of nearby Richmond Hill. The rows of terraces here and on the adjoining roads made up a community, with corner shops and a couple of public houses. Still as thriving today as it was then – the pubs are there, but the corner shops have since been made into residential premises – this strong

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what you have

RATHER THAN AGAINST it presence of community has immense pulling power for those seeking a sense of a neighbourhood rather than just property ownership. And, as areas like this are sadly becoming fewer and further between, it has been designated a conservation area/historic district, in an attempt to preserve as much of its original architecture as possible.

The vernacular of the area is, as one would expect, simple and utilitarian.

The exterior of the house has a lovely, unfussy, flat-fronted, natural brick façade with original sash windows.

Internally, it is equally pleasing, with a straightforward layout consisting of a symmetrical configuration of rooms dissected by a central staircase, with two rooms downstairs – living room and dining room – and what would have been two bedrooms of exactly the same size upstairs. Fortunately, modern renovations have allowed for a portion of the back bedroom to be sectioned off and

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HOMES & INTERIORS / BEAUTIFULLY SMALL that the modest and simple style of the house should be taken into consideration when making improvements. The windows, which are in perfect proportion to the rooms – each aperture is large enough to let in a lovely amount of light, but small enough to offer an element of privacy – have all been fitted throughout with wooden shutters in a classic, understated Shaker style that marries form and function so effortlessly. There is also a hugely practical element too, as they neatly fold back, allowing the maximum amount of light to enter the small rooms.

The backdrop of the interior is wholesome, with clean whitewashed walls and natural materials. The floorboards have been stripped, sanded and left bare so that the beauty of the wood can be enjoyed, while the upstairs ones were painted white for a subtle variation in

IT IS AN aesthetic where PLAIN AND SIMPLE neatly

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a small upstairs bathroom to be created – somewhat essential for today’s living.

Equally, an extension/addition at the back now houses a kitchen that leads out onto a pretty patio garden.

Each room is tiny, with the main ones measuring barely more than 3.5 x 3.5 metres/111⁄2 x 111⁄2 feet, but they feel nicely proportioned, with the architectural structure of the chimney breasts creating useful alcoves on either side. The original cast-iron fireplaces are still in situ and provide each room with an elegant focal point, as well as a natural dictate as far as furniture positioning goes.

If conservation regulations had allowed, removing the original, central staircase could have created an open living/dining area, and more of a sense of space, but the repositioning of the stairs to the side of the house would have swallowed up a significant proportion of the smaller bedroom, leaving it with very little practical purpose at all. Another option might have been to remove the chimney breasts throughout, but that would have been a structural and costly exercise and, while gaining a little extra floor space, the rooms would have lost the alcoves, which are ideal for shelving, not to mention the valuable aesthetic potential of the fireplaces.

Despite its original humble status, the house delivers enormously on architectural detail, and as I am a firm believer of working with what you have rather than against it, it seemed only right

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HOMES & INTERIORS / BEAUTIFULLY SMALL This also extends to some of the key decorative elements too, with delicate little porcelain collages above each of the fireplaces, classic bone china ‘Hector’ task lamps throughout and matching pendant lights in both of the bedrooms and also in both the downstairs rooms.

Despite its pared-back, elemental style, this is an exceptionally comfortable home, with luxurious details such as natural linens and warm wools in neutral shades interspersed with some fresh pastels and a vast array of lovely bits and pieces. It is an aesthetic where plain and simple neatly converge with nicely decorative, and, as the home of a stylist (still slightly biased!) who is well versed at editing and with a keen eye for detail, it goes without saying that it is very much a curated space. An attic – as yet unchartered potential renovation territory – provides plenty of out-of-sight storage for an archive of props and other things collected along the way, allowing

pace. The wooden fire surrounds, also identical throughout, are modest in style but well carpentered and comfortably proportioned, and cupboards and a bumpy wall at the top of the stairs have been clad in practical and pleasingly regular tongue-and-groove panelling.

All the walls and woodwork have been painted a unifying shade of white, and the inset shelves in all the rooms, bar the main bedroom, match with their clean lines and straightforward design, which is in keeping with the overall simple aesthetic. It is a short but prescriptive list of ingredients that has come together to create a design template that cleverly and subliminally connects the individual rooms, giving the illusion of greater space, while still affording them their own identity through the furnishings naturally dictated by their individual functions.

the small living spaces to be afforded the luxury of less. Objects of all sorts are used to great effect to create displays of things that are both beautiful as well as useful. In the living room, random everyday items are placed alongside sculptural and delicately fragile pieces of biscuit porcelain that provide a touch of decorative embellishment, whereas in the dining room the displays consist of china, pretty glassware and pleasingly shaped practical objects such as wooden spoons and chopping boards that are an overspill from the tiny kitchen and just too lovely to be stored away in a drawer. u Beautifully Small by Sara Emslie (Ryland Peters & Small) is available to Absolutely readers for £13.99 including P&P by telephoning Macmillan Direct on 01256 302 699 and quoting reference GLR K7K.

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HOLLAND AND GREEN 'Transforming people's lives by creating wonderful living spaces.' A bold claim indeed, but the feedback from our clients is that this is exactly what we are doing! From the smallest kitchen extensions or loft conversions to a complete house refurbishment, we deal with the whole process from end-to-end to provide timely and tasteful solutions with the minimum of fuss.

020 8099 6112; hollandgreen.co.uk

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Liller Interior Liller Interior specialise in all aspects of residential interior design, offering a highly professional yet personal service at every stage of your project, from planning and supervising building work to furnishings and finishing touches. Their ethos is to produce the most appropriate design to suit each individual taste and budget to best enhance the character and style of a property.

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Arlington Kitchens has over 18 years experience in designing, sourcing and installing the very best modern and traditional kitchens at highly competitive prices. From design to completion, the Arlington team will ensure that you get your dream kitchen by providing a wide variety of options and advice but, above all, honesty.

48 High Street, Hampton Hill, TW12; 0208 614 5757; arlingtonkitchens.co.uk

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KINDLE STOVES With the rocketing price of fuel, having a wood burner installed into the heart of your home is set to become more and more popular. Family run Kindle Stoves in Teddington supply and install stoves approved by DEFRA to burn in Smoke Controlled Areas and offer the latest in cleanburn, high efficiency stoves. To bring a living fire to the heart of your home call 0208 973 3995 or visit the showroom 10am - 5.30pm Mon - Fri and 10am - 5pm Sat; kindlestoves.co.uk

Specialists in all aspects of repair and upgrading of timber conservatories, Mark George Conservatories offer an experienced bespoke service to breathe new life into your conservatory.

If beyond repair, a new bespoke hardwood replacement conservatory can be designed for you whilst re-using your existing base.

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KEWSTONE Kewstone specialise in high quality porcelain tiles giving the effect of natural products. Our diverse range includes limestones, travertine, wooden planks and polished concrete tiles. Offering these tiles to trade and extending to retail clients the same competitive price. Virtually impervious, ideal inside and outdoors – porcelain’s more popular now than the natural alternative! Come take a look…

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LANDSCAPING SOLUTIONS

The Light Garden is a small family run business specialising in outdoor garden lighting design and installation. At The Light Garden we take great pride in helping clients to realise the potential of their outdoor living space by designing a garden lighting scheme which is personalised to your taste and complimentary to the surroundings.

Based in Surrey, we serve clients throughout London, Surrey and Sussex. contact@thelightgarden.co.uk; 01483 283979

Landscaping Solutions are an established South West London based garden design and build company dedicated to creating first rate private gardens throughout London, Surrey and the South East. Good customer service, ethical working practices and an excellent eye for detail have lead to them winning multiple Royal Horticultural Society and British Association of Landscape Industries awards. landscapingsolutionsltd.co.uk

CURTAIN CALL Curtain Call on Friars Stile Road, just a stone’s throw from Richmond Park, have lots of ways for you to bring the deer into your home! Large floor cushion, lovely scatter cushions, throws and doorstops, and, if you want to take them away with you, wash bags, laptop cases and hip flasks!

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TEN STEPS The secret to a successful interior lies in balancing the personal, the potential and the palette, says this west London-based interior designer Wo r d s S U E M C G R E G O R

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oes your home feel like it’s yours? Does every room speak to you? Is the space functional as well as beautiful or could it all do with a little help? Every space has the potential to give you pleasure and practicality.

STEP 1 EVALUATING YOU

Evaluate where you are now and where you want to be. Transforming your environment is investing in yourself and will affect the quality of your life, your psychological wellbeing and increase the value of your property.

STEP 2 EVALUATING YOUR SPACE

An evaluation of what exists including: • Current use of the space • Best and worst features of the space • Requirements for change The financial outlay, time and upheaval to change your space is a reminder that this is not something you will want to change every year, so a full evaluation is crucial.

STEP 3 DESIGNING YOUR SPACE

Decide what can be removed or re-sited and/or how spaces can be enlarged or re-shaped to accommodate your needs.

Take into account:

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STEP 8 LIGHTING YOUR SPACE

The level of comfort in lighting your space is achieved by: • Placement • Quality of light source • Control of light emitted Review the function of the space and base your lighting plan around the task or purpose of lighting in that area.

STEP 9 STYLING AND ACCESSORISING YOUR SPACE

• Requirements for future growth so that your family can expand and grow into the space • Needs of technology & storage in every space • Viewpoints internally and externally • Focal points in each room

STEP 4 CHOOSING THE COLOUR PALETTE

Decisions on colour are emotional. Use tried and tested colour combinations to devise a scheme that creates the desired atmosphere.

If the proportion of a room is problematic, use colour to change it visually and always consider the placement and quantity of colour.

STEP 5 SELECTING YOUR FINISHES

When choosing finishes always consider the tone and character of the room rather

than what is on trend. Then review the purpose and function of the room and choose the products accordingly.

Try not to be caught up in the latest trends. Rather, look for products that will enhance the scheme and be the best solution for the purpose of the room.

STEP 6 SELECTING YOUR FURNITURE

Whether your furniture is old or new, the most important considerations should be: • Comfort • Proportion and scale • Style and aesthetic appeal.

The selection of furniture should be: • Suited to the purpose • Appropriate to the scheme.

Placement of furniture should take into account: • The activity within the room or space • How many people will need to be catered for • Viewpoints • Don't be afraid to mix styles.

Remember ‘you get what you pay for’.

STEP 7 SELECTING YOUR SOFT FURNISHINGS

Review the function of the room and its focal points. Use soft furnishings to emphasise and enhance. Use accents to highlight detail and add interest to your scheme. For example, a window’s proportion can be changed with the use of clever window treatment. This can also add character and cohesion to the other textural elements in the room.

Remember, the devil is in the detail, so make sure that your cushions, throws,

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Adding art, photographs, and objects is an expression of you. It is your final signature and statement about who you are, what you like and where you have travelled.

When placing accessories, consider: • The mood and atmosphere you wish to create in the room • Your focal points • The display of the collection

STEP 10 OUTLINING YOUR WORK PROGRAMME

Your work programme requires: • The team to build and install the project • A work programme and paperwork to carry out the work • A realistic timeline Once on site, remember to check every delivery for quantity, colour and quality as it arrives.

By following these 10 steps you will be able to create a living space that is comfortable, practical, beautiful and unique to you. u interiorstatements.co.uk

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WINTER WARMERS

Wimbledon-based fireplace providers, Grate Expectaions, introduce new fires to their portfolio just in time for autumn ith the impending cold weather and the reality of W extortionate bills on the horizon there is no better time to find an alternative and effective way to heat the home. Thick winter knits and hearty food may warm a little, but nothing beats a roaring fire on a chilly winter night. Luxury fireplace dealers, Grate Expectations, know a thing or two about heating the home sourcing some of the best fireplace and stoves from producers around the world.

Grate Expectations are stockists of one of the most successful fireplace producers in the world, DRU, a company hailing

from the Netherlands who has been leading the way in the market since 1754.

New to Grate Expectations’ portfolio is the DRU Metro X100: a contemporary letterbox gas fire. Unlike the original Metro fire, the X100 has more height and can thus display big realistic logs and higher flames. The fire also has an efficiency rating of 85%, making it one of the most proficient and impressive gas fires on the market.

The Global Beau freestanding stove from DRU is a contemporary take on a classic, despite being powered by gas.

The stove is available in either traditional black or ivory, for a modern feel.

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Norwegian producers Jøtul have been “fighting the cold since 1853”. The Jøtul F373 wood-burner won the Best of the Best award at the Red dot design awards and is the first wood stove to have ever won this prestigious accolade.

With creativity, functionality and craftsmanship Dik Guerts offer an extensive range of robust free-standing stoves, insert and built-in fires. DG Fires design and manufacture contemporary stoves that are easy to use and highly efficient. Comprised of the latest in stove technology DG Fires are suited for both urban and rural homes.

Grate Expectations Ltd are expert distributors and installers of Dru, Dik Guerts, Jøtul and many more manufacturers of luxury gas and wood burning fires. Established for over 25 years they remain a successfully running family business with many satisfied clients. Our aim is to ensure our team offer the assistance required in choosing your fire giving you peace of mind and complete satisfaction on your purchase. u 1-3 Station Buildings, Kingston Road, Wimbledon Chase, London, SW20 8JT, 020 8540 8387 grateexpectations.com

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Impressive as it already is, Pitzhanger is on the verge of a major transformation that will see it become a ‘world class’ attraction.

Grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England will help to renovate the site with both restorations of Soane’s original work and modern additions.

Sir John Soane (1753-1837), the son of a bricklayer, became one of Britain’s leading architects. His work included the Bank of England (although little of his contribution remains) and the Dulwich Picture Gallery. In 1800 Soane bought Pitzhanger as the site for his country retreat. It had been one of the first buildings he had worked on as an assistant to the architect George Dance the Younger, which may explain why most of the house was to be demolished but the section built by Dance survives to this day. The manor house was rebuilt incorporating many Soanian features such as vaulted ceilings and his use of inset mirrors. Other more unusual elements were added: mock Roman ruins adorn the grounds and a ‘Monk’s dining room’, which Soane claimed to have been used by monks that lived there previously, but which turned out to

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Breakfast Room at Pitzhanger Manor

be complete fabrication. The house was designed to keep his collection of art and antiquities in, making it well-suited to displaying works today.

The period of time that Soane inhabited Pitzhanger was short lived due to the troubles in the architect’s personal life.

The architectural dynasty he’d hoped to found came to nothing and his sons, John and George, showed little interest in following in their father’s footsteps. As his wife, Eliza, began to suffer ill health and his dynastic dreams lay in tatters, Sir John sold Pitzhanger in 1810. He did, however, continue to draw new plans and dream up further redesigns for the house long after it was sold, suggesting that his ‘dream home’ was never far from his mind.

Now owned and run by Ealing Council with the Pitzhanger Manor Trust, the house and gallery are due to close in January 2015 for major renovations. The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded £4.42m grant which, combined with the £4.14m of council funding, sets the project in good stead to complete its planned £10.52m rebuilding by 2018. Architects Jestico + Whiles lead the design team with restoration specialists Julian Harrap Architects and landscape practice J&L Gibbons.

Restorations will include the ‘glasshouse’ at the back of the property, a structure Soane had hoped to have built over two storeys, but lacked the capability at the time. The staircase running through the middle of the house will be restored to reprise his vision of a

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‘descent into hell’. While currently only one piece of amber glass remains in the house, above the door, the glass work will be replaced and renewed. Original rooms currently taken up by offices will also be opened to the public.

Modern additions to the building will also be made during the closure. The sections designed by George Dance will be removed and rebuilt, opening the view across the park and creating an event space leading to a cafe/restaurant in the adjacent walled garden. The house will also become fully accessible to all users.

The 1939 art gallery will also undergo remodelling helped by an additional £500,000 funding from Arts Council England. Replacing the roof will enable the gallery to reach grade ‘A’ standard, allowing

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it to show the finest works from national galleries and museums. The refurbished gallery will also incorporate a visitor’s reception and shop while the current studio/gallery space for local residents will move permanently into the house.

Once the project is completed, Pitzhanger will be incorporated back into Walpole Park, its former grounds, where Soane used to fish with J.M.W. Turner.

This will be the culmination of years of work which Chair of the Pitzhanger Manor Trust, Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles, hopes will leave the Trust ‘delivering not only a local but a world class attraction that will take its rightful place in England’s cultural heritage.’ u pitzhanger.org.uk

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GARDEN NOTES Petersham Nurseries show us how to take care of your roses this autumn

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Just because winter is setting in doesn’t mean that your garden has to look bleak. Petersham Nurseries will be hosting a morning talk and workshop on 14 October, with in-house expert Martin Ogden, all about maintaining and pruning your roses throughout the autumn months. 10:30am - 12pm, 14 October, £12; petershamnurseries.com

Annabel James’ new chocolate brown leather bucket bag is a gardening necessity.

The bag is designed to carry all essential gardening paraphernalia for efficient outdoor preening. £84.95; annabeljames.co.uk

Toxic Shock his autumn, Kew Gardens will explore the darker side of plants traditionally used in medicine such as the opium poppy (pictured) during Intoxication Season.

As part of the programme, foodsmiths Bompas & Parr will return to Kew for a special Plant Connoisseurs’ Club, where they'll be giving volunteers a taste of the plant world’s most unusual suspects. Until 12 October; kew.org

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ANEMONE JAPONICA Anemone Japonica, or ‘Honorine Jobert’ is a plant worth waiting for. Growing quietly throughout the spring and summer months, it suddenly surprises in September and October with supremely elegant white single petalled flowers with a sunny egg yolk yellow centre which, after the petals drop, forms a lovely spherical seed head. kategouldgardens.com

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JUST FOR KIDS Chiswick mum Lena Addis launched online children's boutique Milo et Mimi in February 2013. Local fans will be pleased to hear about a new pop-up shop in Drink Me, Eat Me cafe, which will be around until the end of the year.

250-252 King Street, W5; miloetmimi.com

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DREAM ON The Dior Baby AW14 collection has stolen our hearts. Emotive and romantic, it has been themed on Christian Dior’s memories and includes this Rose printed cotton blouse (£220) which is too dreamy for words. dior.com

SHELF LIFE

SAM & DAVE DIG A HOLE

SMALL TALK Mini fashion trends and fun new reads

S H OW T I M E The Baby Show

Parents and mums-to-be should make a note in their diaries for The Baby Show, which returns to Olympia this October. There'll be over 200 companies showcasing their wares plus guest speakers and workshops.

24 - 26 October; thebabyshow.co.uk

Au t h o r m ac b a r n e t t Illustrator jon klassen

ward-winning Canadian artist and A author Jon Klassen, creator of the brilliantly irreverant I Want My Hat Back, has once again teamed up with children's author (and friend) Mac Barnett on a new collaboration. Sam & Dave Dig A Hole is a witty, wonderfully illustrated short story of two friends on a mission to find something spectacular in their back garden. When they start to dig, the boys' efforts are not immediately rewarded. But the surprise twist ending turns out to be something pretty spectacular indeed... ◆

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HANDS ON

Myleene Klass has introduced her new Baby K collection for Mothercare. The line includes cute everyday wear and party frocks up to age 8. Available in Westfield, W12; mothercare.com

Kids will love getting their mitts on Make Art with your Hands and Feet!, an ingenious book by Jacky Bahbout and illustrated by Japanese designer Momoko Kudo.

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ArtsEd - the UK’s best performing arts school

Join us for our open evenings Sixth Form - 6pm, Wednesday 1 October 11-16 year olds - 6pm, Thursday 2 October (No booking necessary)

Tours also available throughout the year

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS A new regular column tracking the highs and lows of pregnancy from the first inkling to the final push

Maternity wear from Keungzai; keungzai.com

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o you found out: that’s the first step. A couple of faint lines on a plastic indicator, a midnight dash to the 24-hour Tesco to buy more tests (just to be sure) – and suddenly everything has changed. If it’s your second, third, fourth child, you know what you’re in for; if it’s your first, the questions start right about… now.

The first thing to do is speak to your GP, who can confirm the happy news with a blood test and give you initial advice – stopping smoking is a given, but who ever paused to consider that everyday, over-thecounter medicines are now off the cards? The humble paracetamol isn’t totally forbidden, but generally the advice is to stay pure as far as you can. And if you’re one of the unfortunate majority who will suffer from morning sickness, pretty soon you might be having headaches that would try the patience of a saint. If so, a quick call to your community midwife can help reassure you – as can putting your feet up and forgetting about your responsibilities for a while. Of course, by the time your twelve-week scan

arrives (and yes, the interim may feel like the longest few weeks of your life), most women find the nausea of the first trimester has started to fade away. The baby in your belly is now around 5cm in length – but already has a brain, face, arms, legs… enough stuff, basically, to make him or her actually look like a real baby when seen on-screen.

A milestone, to be sure.

The key now is to relax when necessary, look after yourself and keep taking the pregnancy vitamin supplements recommended by the medicos. Your tummy is just starting to fill out and your curves may be, well, curvier – so embrace it, enjoy it and by all means splurge a little on some maternity clothes. (A maternity bra might soon be your new best friend.) And start doing your research into what you’ll need when baby finally arrives. We’ll be covering some of this in more depth in the coming months, but it’s worth noting that choosing buggies, high chairs and car seats can require more research than buying a new car. Still, with your feet up and your partner doing the chores for once, you should have a bit of extra browsing time… ◆

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Alexander Nikitich, who set up the Oxfordbased Carfax Tutorial Establishment, says private schools should follow the model used by universities and ask overseas parents to pay more for their offspring to attend Britain’s top fee-paying schools to prevent British families being priced out of the market.

The idea of a graded pay system has long been mooted in independent school circles but Nikitich’s comments follow a study published earlier last July that claimed a four-fold increase in school fees in the last 20 years has outstripped wages to such an extent that private schools are ‘increasingly unaffordable’ for the middleclasses and becoming the preserve of super-rich foreigners.

Nikitich, who is originally from Russia, says: ‘It seems wrong that billionaires from Russia and the Far East are paying the same as British dentists, doctors and solicitors who are seeing their income plummet in real terms.’

A number of independent schools ask wealthy foreign parents for donations and offer means-tested bursaries to British children but this does not go far enough says Nikitich who called for an ‘open and transparent approach’.

‘Private schools overseas are entirely open about charging more to foreign students. It seems foolish for it to be a problem in England.’

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tested support based on income levels and not based on nationality.’

The popularity of Britain’s private schools overseas is clear from the rising number of foreigners with the number of pupils arriving from Russia up by more than a quarter last year, while there was a 16% increase in students from Nigeria and 5% rise in Chinese admissions.

In some schools, the number of international students has crept above the 25% mark – many boarding schools wouldn’t have survived the economic downturn without foreign students.

But Janette Wallis, senior editor of The Good Schools Guide, said schools were ‘increasingly aware that if they do not want to end up with their schools stripped of British children they need to rein in fee increases’. The report into the rising

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costs of school fees – commissioned by the stockbroker Killik & Co – found that the type of family that could afford private schools fees ‘has changed dramatically since 1990’.

‘It is less likely to be the archetypal middle-class professional and more likely to be high net worth individuals, increasingly international. Many established independent schools like Eton and Harrow educate the children of some of China’s wealthiest multimillionaires.’

Figures in the Killik study, carried out by the Centre for Economics and Business Research, suggest that an infant enrolled at a private day school this academic year will ultimately cost their parents £271,000 in fees and added extras by the time they take their A-levels in 13 years’ time. A boarding education will stand at £435,000, it was claimed, and approach close to £1m for two children.

Researchers said more and more parents are being forced to take a mix ‘n’ match approach to education. Families taking the ‘state till eight’ route – with pupils enrolled in state primary schools for the first three or four years – will save £94,000. The ‘state till 11’ option would save almost £175,000 per child.

Barnaby Lenon, chairman of the Independent Schools Council, has defended private school fees.

‘Independent schools recognise the pressures that parents are under and work hard to keep fees as low as possible… Independent schools remain affordable to a wide range of families via our strong bursary programmes. Last year, ISC schools provided over £320 million in means-tested bursaries and the total value of bursaries at ISC schools has risen by 27% since 2010, well above the rate of any fee rises.’ u

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PEYTON the TOWN GREEN Acton-based restaurateur and Great British Menu judge Oliver Peyton on his recipe for success and why he’ll never be tempted to go into the kitchen Wo r d s J u l i a B r a n d o n

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est known for his uncompromising role as a hard-to-please judge on BBC2’s Great British Menu, as well as being a successful restaurateur with a string of hip establishments to his name, Oliver Peyton OBE is above all else a lover of fine fare.

Forming one half of Peyton and Byrne, a public catering outfit that runs refined eateries in the majority of London and Brighton’s great art galleries, museums and parks, the Irish-born critic has carved out a niche for himself in the competitive culinary world.

‘What drives us is good food,’ he says, speaking of his unwavering ambition to keep improving on the Peyton & Byrne empire. ‘We go and see our farmers, we talk to them all the time, and we buy good natural produce that is produced in Britain. We drive that factor. And we serve great biodynamic wine!’

The ethos behind the brand is to provide good quality, seasonal British food housed in eco-friendly, architecturally innovative buildings.

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the opportunity to change tourists’ perceptions about the calibre of British cuisine. The opening of Inn The Park in 2004, built in the beautiful landscaped grounds of St. James’ Park in the centre of London set a benchmark for what was to follow — ‘when we opened you couldn’t even buy a beer in the Royal Park, but we changed that!’. Now boasting a string of high profile venues, including The National Gallery, The Royal Academy and more recently The Orangery at Kew, the locomotive expansion plans show little sign of abating. But Peyton is no stranger to sticking his entrepreneurial neck on

the line. Starting out in the Eighties as an accomplished club owner partying with a youthful Fatboy Slim, he ran The Can in Brighton and RAW in London.

Not content with early success he quickly moved on to masterminding the UK distribution of Absolut vodka and Japanese beer Sapporo, before welcoming in the Nineties with the opening of his first and most high profile restaurant, Atlantic Bar & Grill.

Today Peyton’s sights are set a little more firmly on the long game, with a focus on style and consistency achieved by 'creating that little bit of magic' that ensures customers keep on returning.

Sitting across the table from me over a Wednesday brunch at Inn The Park he speaks passionately on his achievements with the stunning venue, gesticulating wildly at the high-arching windows and exposed timber beams, and laughing off attempts by his management to scale down his ideas. ‘They keep saying to me ‘we have to do less’ and I keep going ‘yeah, yeah, yeah’ and then we never end up doing less,’ he says smiling.

Quite at odds with his sterner onscreen personality, Peyton is affable, fun and lighthearted in person. He humbly accepts his Wikipedia credit for having singlehandedly kick-started the UK’s

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meteoric cocktail culture — ‘when I was younger I’d have probably gone “oh no, no, it’s not true” but as I’ve got older I think I probably did do that if you want me to be honest’ — and his palpable enthusiasm to continually challenge himself is what gives his current ventures their flair and vibrancy.

‘I’ve only ever tried to do things in my life that people haven’t already done,’ he says thoughtfully. ‘I’ve never consciously copied anybody and I’d like to see my life out thinking that I continue to do that.’

Housed within a magnificent Eighteenth-Century Grade I listed plant house designed by Sir William Chambers, The Orangery at Kew joined the Peyton & Byrne portfolio in 2010.

Turning the establishment around from a quick chill operation to a sumptuous, gastronomic outlet serving Rhug Estate lamb in spring and the fresh catch of the day from Celtic Fish and Game, it is now befitting of its stunning surroundings and exotic gardens.

‘We took over on the Sunday and started on the bank holiday Monday – it was mental! To go from having no cooking to only cooking, it was very hard.

But if you look at Kew now we’re doing a great job there,’ he says assuredly.

‘We don’t make our sandwiches until the bread arrives fresh from the bakery every day, and we’ll go from serving 3,000 sandwiches on a busy day in summer down to just 10 at winter.’

Positioned smack in the middle of high-end dining and street food, Peyton has a distinct vision for each of his restaurants, including the six quintessentially British bakeries scattered throughout London that also form part of the collection — pretty pastel-coloured shops stacked with a variety of breads, biscuits, tarts and trays of hot quiches. A keen baker

The Orangery at Kew is open from 10am to 17:30 daily. The Orangery, Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, TW9; 020 8332 5680 peytonandbyrne.co.uk

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himself, the key to his success is being smart enough to know his own limits.

‘I couldn’t be a chef,’ he states matterof-factly. ‘Being a chef is one of the most difficult jobs I know.’ But knowing what makes a good chef, a good menu, and a good dining experience is something Peyton has down pat. Not to mention, a good TV judge.

‘We all have completely different opinions, and we come from completely different worlds,’ he says, speaking affectionately of his fellow Great British Menu co-stars. ‘When we judge it we try and make sure that we’re fair to everyone – I really mean that, if the dish isn’t good on the day we’ll say, we want to be honest about it. A lot of the time we know those chefs well, so it’s quite difficult, and we really do have arguments – full on proper arguments – about who should win. It gets really heated. But I think they know that when they come up against us that they have to do a good job.’ u

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INGREDIENTS 4 x 160g portion of hake, skin on • Cauliflower purée 500g cauliflower (finely sliced no stems) • 1 shallot Whole milk to cover • 50g of butter • Salt METHOD 01 Sweat the shallots and cauliflower, add milk just enough to cook through. 02 Season and blend adding butter until very silky and smooth. 03 Pass through fine sieve. ◆

Salted Mango 01 Cut mango into 2cm wide and 1cm high squares, salt them and vacuum tight.

Sugared Pine Nuts 01 Cook the pine nuts in stock syrup (1 to 1 sugar/ water) for 30 mins. 02 Drain and fry at 160 until golden. 03 Season with salt and store in a dry place.

Curry Oil 25g Turmeric • 5g Chilli powder • 20g Ground coriander • 15g Ground cumin • 15g Ground ginger 52g White pepper • 500ml rapeseed oil 01 Toast all the spices, add the oil and bring to 70 degrees. 02 Keep and use as necessary.

Cooking the Hake 01 Using a non-stick pan, add a little rape seed oil and heat. 02 Season the fish with Maldon salt and place skin side-down onto the hot pan. 03 Once a light golden colour has been achieved, finish the cooking in the oven for 5 mins. 04 Remove from the oven and add a little unsalted butter to the pan and coat the fish until just cooked.

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Reheat the cauliflower purée and dress around the plate. 02 Place the fish in the middle and garnish with the capers, golden raisins, sugared pine nuts and curry oil mix. 03 Finish with coriander cress and lemon balm cress.

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PIG OUT The Ginger Pig

Meat aficionados, The Ginger Pig, are setting up shop this October in Barnes and are bringing with them a mass of London’s best meat produce.

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ith over 20 draught beers and a whopping 40 craft beers stocked behind the bar, The Distillers pub has long been a local favourite. It was time for a makeover, however, and earlier this summer the pub underwent a major refurbishment, complete with a new menu, a dash of rock ‘n’ roll decor and a quirky large garden with funky beach huts for hardy outdoor drinkers. u W

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Flavour Fiesta

last time I was so bowled over by tapas this side of Barcelona. The food is exceptionally good. My boyfriend and I shared and devoured beautifully presented plates with greed and gusto, awaiting the next round of dishes with child-like enthusiasm. Worth special mention are the Grilled Scallops (my boyfriend commented that they were so dreamily melt-in-the-mouth that he felt bad biting into them), the Pulpo al Toro – octopus served on a tasty bed of chunky guacamole – and the excellent Queso de Cabra (two moreish tostas of grilled goats' cheese over apple compote).

Even something as simple as spinach croquettes (one of the day’s specials) was delivered with outstanding finesse. The soft on the inside, crispy on the outside balls were served over a rich, sweet pepper syrup that I hungrily soaked up with bread – and fingers!

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ritain has never held Spanish food in quite the same esteem as French or Italian cuisine. Perhaps one could blame our penchant for tourist-sized seafood paella and cheap sangria.

Personally, however, I love it. During a three month sabbatical in Spain, I fell in love with noisy tapas bars and the delights of this diverse country; fresh, rubbery octopus in La Coruña, the artfully constructed pintxos of San Sebastian and late night fruity ice cream in the hot streets of Seville. So it was with high expectations that I visited Toro Gordo, the new venture from Spanishborn restaurateur Miguel Caffarena.

Formerly of Soho’s painfully trendy Mexican eatery La Bodega Negra, Toro Gordo (‘fat bull’ in Spanish) opened

mid-summer on Hammersmith’s King Street. Ostensibly a traditional tapas bar, Toro Gordo is a sleek, modern bar-cumrestaurant that’s both authentic and unique.

Grown up and ever so-slightly edgy, it's open daily and – in true Spanish style – late into the evening. The stylish interior has a subtle Asian influence (the bathroom walls are lined in manga comic strips) and the ingenious fusion cocktail menu. It may seem an unusual decision but it works well.

When we visit, Miguel is on hand to greet us and show us to our table, leaving us in the very capable hands of Scottish waiter Mark, who kept us watered and well-fed all evening. The dinner menu is concise and split into simple sections like Tostas (small open sandwiches), Pinchitos (Andalusian skewered dishes), Vegetarian and Seafood. As someone who has travelled extensively in Spain, I can’t remember the

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In 2012, hotelier Nicholas Dickinson bought the property and early last year, commissioned a major refurbishment.

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Offering an array of nostalgic pursuits – like lawn croquet, boules, miniature golf and trampolining for kids – there’s also a fragrant herb garden in which to take a stroll. Congham Hall’s main appeal, however, is that it’s situated in abundant countryside. A romantic, tranquil place, the panic of a silent smartphone (which comes with lack of decent reception) is swiftly appeased by sounds of neighbouring cows, the coo of wood pigeons and the buzzing of bees. It’s also worth remembering that the hotel is situated less than an hour’s drive from Cromer, and the seal boat trips along Blakeney Quay. ◆

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This new park spans a large expanse of what used to be simply forest, and though the extensive building work may have resulted in the felling of a fair amount of trees, they have planted a significant

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number of new ones and next time we come (because yes, there will be a next time) the forest will be thicker and the newness and slightly unreal quality will be gone. ‘I feel like a character in Westworld’ announced my partner soon after we arrived. Because admittedly there’s something hyper-real about the whole thing. You slightly wonder whether you’re not in truth simply on your sofa, wearing a headset and enjoying an elaborate virtual experience.

But you’re not, so get over it. We drove to Woburn in just over an hour from west

London (though arriving by train would have been even easier with a special shuttle from the station and a Center Parcs fast track service at King’s Cross) and arrived in our lodge in good time for a swim and a game of tennis before dinner. This isn’t the place for a lazy holiday. You’re encouraged to fill your time with activities, all of which need to be booked and scheduled, which may sound like a bore but is facilitated through a supremely clever and easy app for your phone. So over the course of three days, we engage in the following: climbing,

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TRAVEL / FAMILY This is what Center Parcs is famous for and where any untimetabled time should be spent. Warm water, lots of great slides and real tropical plants make this a fantastic fake beach, spacious and comfortable. I was the only one who cared that the sun was absent. And for parents, there’s a super luxe spa (no children allowed) to provide a retreat from the endless families. Aqua Sana is the only part of Center Parcs to welcome non-residents, and the facility attracts visitors in its own right.

In the end it’s the attention to detail that wins. Even though the place was

AND THEN of course THERE'S THE POOL. Though calling it a pool is like CALLING THE ATLANTIC A PUDDLE. tree trekking, pedal boating, pony riding, tennis and lots of cycling, as well as a game of ambitiously-named adventure golf. And we enjoyed everything. The relentless scheduling didn't feel rushed – though you do need to keep one eye on the clock so as not to miss your next appointment. One note: treetop trekking is only for the brave. Our five-year-old daughter became overcome with fear and needed to be rescued from the beginner’s course by the lovely, fearless and patient team and their special rescue ropes, while her father’s new-found vertigo and my reluctance exposed the pure bravery of our eight-year-old. Once you get over yourself, it’s fun. The lengthy zip-wire finale that takes you straight over the lake at speed is worth all the build-up angst.

And then of course there’s the pool.

Though calling it a pool is like calling the Atlantic a puddle. They call it a sub-tropical swimming paradise and they’re not wrong.

at capacity when we visited, it didn’t feel crowded and we never had to queue for anything or miss out on activities. Even when we tried to book a restaurant through the app (yes, all meals must be booked this way too) and found it booked up, a casual visit to the actual eaterie scored us a cancellation.

Accommodation is comfortable and wellequipped: great showers, comfortable beds, the kitchen not lacking anything.

Our lodge had fantastic forest views and a secluded dining area overlooking an expanse of trees. You can see why most people who visit return, because there’s something magical about the ease of it all. Nothing is left to chance and even bad weather can hardly touch you. We are converted. u A three-night break for a family of four in the October half term starts at £859, not including activities. centerparcs.co.uk

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asta Luna, basta! The man jumped forwarded and grabbed something from the dog’s mouth. The size of a large golf ball, it was black, scored with deep lines, and covered with mud. Even from afar you could smell its earthy, strong aroma. This was a prized truffle and Luna, our trusty Tuscan truffle hound had just dug it out of the hillside.

We were on private land – a truffle reserve – a hilly, unprepossessing patch south-west of Florence. We had driven there with Mauro, a Tuscan truffle hunter, and his dog Luna in his van. It had all been quite cloak-and-dagger. A secret meeting at an anonymous road junction between our chauffeur-driven Mercedes and Mauro’s battered van was followed by a rendezvous in a layby, where we climbed into Mauro’s van and headed off-road to the reserve which lay behind chained gates. Truffle hunting is taken very seriously in Tuscany.

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around the world for its aromatic qualities in cooking, the rarest and best known is the ‘tartufo bianco’ the white truffle, worth more than gold gramme for gramme. The best time to find white truffles is autumn; in late May we were hunting for summer truffles the ‘tartufo scorzone’. More abundant and therefore less expensive than its white cousin, the summer truffle is no less prized for its intense perfume and flavour.

Once inside the reserve, Mauro set Luna to work. He encouraged her constantly and fed her titbits of truffle from his pocket to whet her appetite.

At first sight, she didn’t inspire much hope. More mangy poodle than Hound of the Baskervilles, Luna seemed happy to meander about cocking her leg, much like a dog in a local park. But Mauro, who has hunted truffles since he was a small boy and admits to being ‘tartufo’ obsessed, explained this was all part of the warm up. We followed Luna, scrambled up and down hills, and then, as we stood chatting, it suddenly happened, Luna scrabbled frantically at the ground and a black ball seemed to roll out of

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After that she was on a roll and couldn’t stop finding them. After an hour or so of exciting hunting, we returned to the van, Luna smothered with appreciation by us doubting Thomases.

Mauro then took us, pockets bulging with our booty, to an osteria in a nearby town where his friend the chef patron is famed for his cooking with truffles.

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packed with sweet ricotta and thinly sliced pear and then a typically Tuscan secondi piatti of fried eggs served with truffle shavings and lashings of black pepper. The extraordinary thing about tartufo is that you eat them with your nose –a little like fresh coffee, the smell is what excites more than the taste.

It was a truly unique and very Tuscan experience and one offered to guests by the clever people at Borgo Santo Pietro, the boutique hotel we were staying at near the ancient hill top town of Chiusdino, south west of Siena.

Enterprising Danish couple Claus and Jeanette Thottrup found the run-down 13th century farmhouse and land in 2001 and with hard work and obsessive perfectionism, they have turned it into a 16-room boutique destination. Part

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stately home, part rambling homestead, Borgo was never going to be big (though there is planning permission for eight more rooms) but it is quite perfect, from the moment you sweep through the wrought iron gates down a curving gravel drive lined with Cypress trees, you know you are somewhere special.

The main house used to be a healing retreat for pilgrims and the Thottrups have worked hard to make this a dreamy haven from reality. Its size means that staying here is an intimate experience, the staff quickly know you and fellow guests soon become familiars. Luxury

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The rooms are all furnished with pieces that Jeanette has handpicked from flea markets and antique shops across France and Italy. Hi-spec mod cons are artfully hidden behind paintings and each bathroom is stocked with lotions and potions from the hotel’s own spa.

The overgrown gardens and desolate fields have also been lovingly restored.

The Thottrups have planted more than 250,000 plants, built a lake and created an organic kitchen garden.

Truffle hunting is just one of the activities on offer at Borgo as part of its Concierge Collection; you can have an art lesson, go quad biking, ride a horse or fly in a hot air balloon or plane. There are also authentic cookery lessons spanning learning how to make pizza or fresh pasta.

Food is hugely important here. There is a great emphasis on seasonality and local produce, much of the fruit and vegetables come from the hotel’s own gardens. There are two restaurants, the Valle Serena, the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant and the Treehouse Bar, a more informal brasserie, all presided over by new executive chef Francesco Gasbarro. This autumn the hotel is opening its own restaurant in Florence, a step only the most supremely confident kitchen would take.

We ate dinner at the Valle Serena one evening, looking out over the valley after which it is named. The cooking is very formal and technical; the standout meal was a beef tartar made from the celebrated local Chianina cattle. An attendant sommelier wine matched each of our dishes with an emphasis on local vintages of which there are many. For more hearty, informal fare, there is the relaxed Treehouse Bar, which serves great cocktails, fantastic fresh grills, salad and antipasti. And if the night air starts to nip, the waiters light you a personal wood burner by your table. A great slab of pork from the local Cinta Senese pig kept my

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other half busy, a langoustine spaghetti and a mozzarella salad all made with the sweetest of local tomatoes delighted me.

Like everything at Borgo, the food is the very best it can be. What more could anyone ask for. Maybe just one more truffle shaving? u Truffle hunting is priced at €275 per person. The hunt can be arranged on request and the season runs from 1 September until mid-June.Room rates for the remaining season (end of October) range from €395 per night up to €1830 per night for the Grand Suite Santo Pietro. Breakfast and tax are included). Prices are inclusive of Borgo gourmet breakfast, flower decoration, prosecco and fruit upon arrival in each room.

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Chancellors Street, Hammersmith, W6 Prices from £999,950 A unique development of four beautiful apartments expertly created in a charming period building, within a few minutes’ walk from Hammersmith town centre. Each apartment benefits from well equipped kitchens including integrated appliances and contemporary bathrooms. Leasehold.

Land and New Homes 020 8222 7200 Email newhomes@kfh.co.uk

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Paxton Road, Chiswick, W4 £3,575 pcm Chiswick 020 8987 0099 Email lck@kfh.co.uk

Stunning four bedroom house in Chiswick with double reception room, modern eat in kitchen, luxurious master suite, garden and a roof terrace overlooking Chiswick House and Grounds.

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Four double bedrooms Double reception room Two bathrooms Modern eat in kitchen Roof terrace Private garden Furnished or unfurnished EPC rating D

£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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Castlebar Park, Ealing, W5 £2,384 pcm Ealing 020 8799 3899 Email lel@kfh.co.uk

Stunning two double bedroom flat in an Edwardian conversion situated on a leafy quiet road in Castlebar Park.

This property offers two double bedrooms, master bathroom and en suite bathroom, spacious reception and fully fitted kitchen area. There is hardwood flooring in the reception and hallways and the bedrooms are carpeted.

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£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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he rule of thumb is that you do not pay capital gains tax (CGT) when selling your only (or main) residence. You won’t have to pay Capital Gains Tax when you sell your own home if it’s been your only or main home for the whole time you’ve owned it OR if you’ve only used it as your home (for example, you haven’t let it out or used it as a business premises).

The disposal of other properties which are not your main residence are likely to incur capital gains tax. This tax is not applied to the amount of capital received for the disposal but to the “gain” made under your ownership.

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onfidence is an important factor in the residential housing market. With speculation rife regarding an imminent rise in mortgage interest rates, the possible introduction of a Mansion Tax following April’s General Election and the recent tightening of mortgage lending criteria, this has been dented. While market sentiment suggests there may be a softening on house prices following the past few years of rapid price increases, there’s still a strong demand for family homes in Chiswick.

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uperbly located on this highly regarded, tree lined avenue is one of Ealing’s premier addresses. Backing directly onto sports fields and close to Ealing Cricket Ground plus being within easy reach of Ealing Broadway Station, soon to be a major link in the Crossrail network.

This fantastic property is the whole ground floor and garden of a classic Victorian residence therefore it features the proportions, space, character and elegance of these wonderful houses. Plus it has a fully self-contained purpose built Studio house sitting in the landscaped gardens. The whole flat has been fastidiously restored and now provides an exceptionally spacious and flexible home of distinction.

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Hannah Daynes & Ronan McKenna Lettings Manager & Sales Manager at Orchards of London, Acton Photography: alison myers

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Hannah:

One of the most exciting things about my position is that the market is moving all the time and no two days are the same. Working with a team that is exceptionally motivated to be market leaders within the areas they work in is invigorating, but also exceptionally inspiring. We are a company that operates with a very high energy level and we take great pride and pleasure in ensuring our clients’ needs are met.

Acton is an up and coming area and is becoming more desirable to families and first time buyers alike. The Crossrail project is one of the main drivers for investment in the area and this is leading to major improvements in and around the Acton Mainline Station. South Acton is also thriving with a major boost due to the newly opened ARK Priory Primary Academy; the school has received excellent reviews and has recently celebrated its first year anniversary - we were also very proud sponsors of their summer fete and took part in a five-a-side football tournament with our very own Orchards of London team! London Wasps are also local residents in Acton, which offers aspiring rugby players the opportunity to partake in rugby at a high level whilst offering supporters the opportunity to see their favourite players train on a daily basis.

Overall, the Acton area is constantly improving and with new developments in the pipeline, I foresee the demand for property in the area remaining high.

As a resident of the popular Poets Corner area in Acton, there are a selection of advantages to living in this special pocket of West London.

Churchfield Road is one of my personal favourites as it benefits from an array of independent businesses from the trendy shops, bars and restaurants, whilst the nearby bustling High Street offers a larger range of retail shops, restaurants and banks. Essentially, you are getting the best of both worlds.

What I enjoy most about being at Orchards of London is our involvement with the local community and our continued support towards a variety of charity events. This summer, we have been involved with a number of local school fetes and events in West London covering Acton, Chiswick, Ealing and Shepherd’s Bush.

Race for Life is a charity very close to my heart and it was fantastic to participate again for the second year running alongside fourteen team members. We managed to raise a staggering ÂŁ2,000 for Cancer Research UK and received a phenomenal amount of support from the company. It is excellent when your directors are fully supportive of a charity event that you feel passionate about. Their support in our fundraising themed weeks helped us exceed our target, which was a very proud moment for us all.

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The Birches, Acton, W3

OIEO £1,850,000

Orchards of London are delighted to offer this architect designed home, finished to an exceptional standard in the Creffied Road Conservation area. Built over four floors with artistic and insightful interior design, the space and light will provide any family with ample living space. Boasting a modern open plan kitchen, living and dining space on the lower ground floor and a stunning skylight that opens out to a breath taking landscaped garden at ground level. Birch Grove is a prime location and is ideally located for Ealing Common station (District line). www.orchardsoflondon.com Tel: 020 8995 9797 171 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London, W4 2DR

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THE ORCHARDS OF LONDON DIFFERENCE

Askew Crescent, Acton, W3

£1,300 per week

A stunning contemporary four double bedroom new build home offered in immaculate condition, situated in a desirable location in Shepherd’s Bush. This wonderful property consists of a light and airy reception room, home office, a superb open plan modern kitchen, adjoining dining room with French doors leading onto a beautiful private garden. The property comprises of four double bedrooms and three luxurious bathrooms. The nearest transport link is Shepherd’s Bush Market (Circle, Hammersmith, City), while motorists can access the A40/M40.

Hillcrest Road, Acton, W3

£1,350,000

This is an excellent opportunity to purchase this incredible, newly built four bedroom detached family home, offered in immaculate condition and boasting off street parking. The property comprises a private gated front patio with driveway and garage, there is a spacious hallway with guest cloakroom, a fantastic reception room with feature fireplace and bay window. Acton Town station is within walking distance of the property (Piccadilly and District lines) Tenancy charges may vary. All Fees stated are exclusive of VAT. Preparation of Tenancy Agreement &/or Change of Occupancy: £200 (per tenant), deposit, check-in Fee £195 (optional). End of the tenancy agreement: Check out fee of £195 if the property has an inventory conducted on tenancy commencement. Renewal Fee of £195 which falls due after initial fixed term. Contract change £200. Rent advertised does not include any additional services such as council tax, water or utility charges unless stipulated otherwise.

82 High Street, Acton, London, W3 6QX Tel: 020 8997 0076 enquiries@orchardsoflondon.com

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Beaufort Close, Ealing, W5

£900 per week

An exclusive three bedroom, detached family home positioned on a quiet cul-de-sac road in the popular area of the Haymills Estate. This fabulous property boasts traditional features throughout and comprises a bright dining room, fantastic reception room, spacious utility room, a separate, modern kitchen with fitted appliances, cloakroom, private garage and a breath taking landscaped garden. Other benefits include an alarm system and off street parking. The property is conveniently located within easy access to North Ealing (Piccadilly) & Hanger Lane (Central) stations.

Mortimer Road, Ealing, W13

£1,650,000

An impressive seven bedroom family home in the heart of Ealing. This detached property has amazing potential and comprises of two larger than average reception rooms both with period fireplaces and large bay window. The kitchen is large and open plan to accommodate a dining area and a sun room to the rear which leads out onto a vast mature garden. On The first floor you will find a wide hallway with 5 well proportioned bedrooms, and a good sized family bathroom. On the second floor a further two bedrooms with an en suite and ample eaves storage.

Tenancy charges may vary. All Fees stated are exclusive of VAT. Preparation of Tenancy Agreement &/or Change of Occupancy: £200 (per tenant), deposit, check-in Fee £195 (optional). End of the tenancy agreement: Check out fee of £195 if the property has an inventory

7 Station Parade, Ealing Common, London, W5 3LD Tel: 020 8992 4242 enquiries@orchardsoflondon.com

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Sydney House, Chiswick, W4

£1,500,000

Orchards of London are proud to present this truly exquisite lateral apartment (139.6 sq. m/1503 sq. ft.) in the heart of Chiswick’s Bedford Park just moments away from Turnham Green Station. The wonderful vast double reception room has stunning period features but with a fresh modern feel and a private balcony. Further benefits include ample storage throughout, separate utility cupboard and an exceptional standard of finish. Sydney House is superbly located just a short walk from shops, cafes and restaurants.

Redcliffe Gardens, Chiswick, W4

£1,150 per week

A truly exceptional four bedroom riverside family home presented in immaculate condition throughout ideally situated within this exclusive gated development, benefitting from direct river views and a porter. The property comprises a guest cloakroom, stunning reception room with Oak floors and marble gas fireplace, a large kitchen/diner with integrated appliances and a spacious separate dining room which leads out to a beautiful private lawned garden. The closest transport links include Chiswick overground station (National Rail) and Gunnersbury station (District). conducted on tenancy commencement. Renewal Fee of £195 which falls due after initial fixed term. Contract change £200. Rent advertised does not include any additional services such as council tax, water or utility charges unless stipulated otherwise.

www.orchardsoflondon.com Tel: 020 8995 9797 171 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London, W4 2DR

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YORK HOUSE, AVONMORE PLACE, AVONMORE ROAD, WEST KENSINGTON, W14 8RW York House in West Kensington, a stunning boutique development in a prime central London location.

Completion date of Q2 2015 | 11 units mix of 1 Studio, 8 x 1beds, 1 x 2bed and a four-bedroom townhouse | Studio from £482,000 | 1 beds starting from £736,800 | Located in borough of Hammersmith and Fulham | Closest tubes are West Kensington and Kensington Olympia | Selling circa £1500psf with Berkeley scheme at 375 Kensington High St selling over £2000psf As prices in prime central London continue to rise, fuelled by domestic and overseas buyers eager to secure property in the capital, this is an incredible opportunity to demonstrate our value to clients by delivering such a high quality project in a premium location at an excellent price point, as many large-volume lower-end projects are achieving in excess of £1500psf in less sought after locations.

“This opportunity is a part of the exclusive IP Global investment portfolio.”

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75 Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush, London W12 8EH

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www.kerrandco.com Brackenbury Village, W6 £2,350,000 FH A spacious four bedroom end of terraced family home over three floor plus a large cellar. The house offers 2,300 square feet of living space and could be extended further in to the cellar to create additional living space.

Warbeck Road, W12 £1,775,000 FH A magnificent blend of Victorian charm and modern comforts make this house stand out from the crowd. Restored and extended, the house creates excellent family accommodation over three floors. The level of detail is remarkable, from the restoration of the original cornice to the installation of a truly fantastic bespoke kitchen the house oozes character.

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www.kerrandco.com Hammersmith Grove, W6 £2,750,000 FH A sumptuous Regency style Victorian house providing beautifully presented accommodation over four floors.

Retaining many original period features it offers a warm and characterful feel. The current owners have enhanced the original accommodation by adding a ground floor rear extension to house the kitchen/breakfast room.

Coningham Road, W12 £750,000 LH A magnificent new two double bedroom flat set on the ground floor of this imposing Victorian building. This outstanding flat offers in excess of 1,300 square feet of accommodation and offers exceptionally light and spacious rooms throughout.

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www.kerrandco.com Sulgrave Road, W6 £990,000 Share of FH A very large, well presented three bedroom upper maisonette set over the top two floors of this grand converted Victorian building. The property offers in excess of 1,100 sq ft of light accommodation with scope to extend into the loft space and create a roof terrace, subject to planning permision and usual consents; the loft and flat roof are currently being demised.

Lime Grove, W12 £625,000 LH A larger than average one double bedroom top floor flat providing almost 600 sq ft of naturally light and spacious accommodation. The property is being sold with the loft space being demised and planning permission to extend into the loft to create a three bedroom, two bathroom maisonette over two floors.

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www.kerrandco.com Valetta Road, W3 £550,000 Share of FH A beautifully presented two double bedroom ground floor Edwardian maisonette. The flat offers in excess of 700 sq ft of accommodation, a private entrance and a south facing garden. Valetta Road is a popular tree lined residential street on the borders of Chiswick and Shepherd’s Bush.

Boscombe Road, W12 £595,000 Share of FH An exceptionally spacious one bedroom garden flat offering similar space to most three bedroom flats. The accommodation provides over 800 sq ft, thus the rooms are generously proportioned throughout. The flat also benefits from a delightful and extremely well stocked west facing rear garden with open aspect.

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Glebe Estate £999,995 An unmodernised two bedroom property, with obvious potential for development, on one of the

most sought after roads in central Chiswick. Numerous other

properties in the vicinity have been extended into the loft and/or side

return. This property is offered chain free.

Bedford Park £1,400,000 Located in Bedford Park is this

outstanding, substantial property, sitting on a wide plot with high

ceilings throughout. Currently laid

out as two separate apartments, there is potential to create a single family

dwelling on one of Chiswick’s most sought after tree lined streets.

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£1.2£465,000 MILLION

LETTINGS SALES

A well presentedlight, four bedroom end of terrace ideally located in this quality to numerous amenities.

An amazingly well presented triple period aspecthouse flat with the added benefit of residential a balconystreet and close private garden. Three bedrooms, luxury bathroom, 14' reception room, fully integrated kitchen, gas fired central heating, share in the freehold, balcony and private garden with side access. Ideally Master bedroom shower room | Three further | Bathroom | 26’ Through reception room | Fullyfacilities integrated | Dining | situated within with closeensuite proximity of Chiswick Park tubebedrooms station and the extensive shopping and restaurant onkitchen Chiswick Highroom Road.

Conservatory | Utility Room | Cloakroom with shower | Private 30’ South facing landscaped garden | Situated within close proximity of tube, bus and mainline transport and the extensive facilities on the High Street | No chain.

LINDENCOTTAGE, GARDENS, W4 LAMB W4 FOSTER ROAD, W4

PER WEEK £1.600,000 GUIDE PRICE £330 £2.5 MILLION

newly decorated lower ground floor garden flatoriginal with private facing garden.

Large most double bedroom with wardrobes, reception room with AAfantastic period semi-detached house retaining many featureswest located on one of Chiswick’s desirable roads. wood floors, bathroom with shower over, fitted kitchen, garden. The flat is on one of Chiswick's best located roads, moments from the shops, restaurants the High| Double Road and 5 minutes Turnham Green The property is available early Six bedroomscafés | Fouron bathrooms reception roomfrom | Further reception roomstation. | Kitchen/breakfast room | Cloakroom | 37’September, Garden | Tiledfurnished. entrance hall | Eaves storage | The property is moments from Chiswick High Roads, shops, cafes and restaurants | Transport links include Turnham Green Station and the A4/M4 for routes in and out of London.

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SALES LETTINGS POINT WHARF LANE,W6 TW8 STAMFORD COURT,

£350£500,000 PER WEEK

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ABeautifully light and spacious two bedroom westbedroom facing mansion flat floor ideallyflat located within a stones throwafter of Stamford Brook Station and the High Road’s facilities.open plan presented two double second in this highly sought riverside development.

Boasting a stunning kitchen reception room, a river side balcony and a master ensuite bedroom. Large open plan reception room, fully fitted kitchen with granite work Two double | White suite | 15’ Dual aspect reception fitted kitchen | Automatic lift | Entry phone | Off street parking | Central tops, fittedbedrooms wardrobes and bathroom riverside views.

Underground parking room space| Fully included. heating | Situated on the fifth floor of this prestigious mansion block with commanding views across West London and within close proximity of all amenities | No chain.

QUEENCOTTAGE, ANNES GROVE, W4 LAMB W4 W4 GROVE PARK ROAD,

£430 PER WEEK £1.600,000 £675,000

large,and light and beautifully twoimposing double Victorian bedroombuilding flat oninthis highlyofdesirable the heart of Bedford Park, just minutes from AAbright spacious top floor flatpresented situated in this the heart Chiswick’s road Grovein Park area.

Turnham Green underground station. Top floor position ensures beautiful views from the reception and bedrooms.

Two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes | Bathroom with separate shower | 25’ Reception room with open plan fitted kitchen | Oak wood flooring throughout | Loft storage | Large communal garden | Share of freehold | The flat is moments from The River Thames and Strand on the Green with its selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants | Transport links include Chiswick Station and the A4/M4 for routes in and out of London.

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DARTMOUTH PLACE, CHISWICK W4

ÂŁ5,500 PER WEEK

Amazingly secluded 9 bedroom detached house situated on 0.6 acres offering country side living in the city. The property briefly compromising of Master bedroom with walk in wardrobe/dressing area and marble en-suite bathroom with separate bath tub and shower cubicle, Fitted kitchen with breakfast room, separate dining room, reception room, study room. Fixtures and fittings include Swarovski lights, featured fire place, wooden flooring and full ADT premium camera system providing 24hr security. The property also has a semi self contained upper flat on the 3rd floor. Landscaped gardens surround the house, leading to an internal double storey garage for 2 cars and wine cellar. further space for approx 5 cars outside the garage.

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PROPERTY | NEWS

Addison Gardens, W14. £1,595,000.

Property News

Acton outperforming Ealing CAROLINE WATKINS Sales Manager at Northfields, Sheperds Bush 020 8740 8833; northfields.co.uk

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Sales Manager at Marsh & Parsons, Askew Road 020 8102 0123; marshandparsons.co.uk

s house prices rise in Chiswick and Ealing, the spotlight is increasingly being shone on neighbouring Acton. Millions of pounds are being spent on the refurbishment of Gunnersbury Park and Oaks Shopping Centre. Waitrose and Costa have also helped to heighten the buzz in W3. In fact, prices of properties within 10 minutes walk of Acton Station are now outperforming those in wider Ealing. When Crossrail is completed in 2018 the trip to Liverpool Street from Acton Mainline will be cut from 46 to 16 minutes! We forecast even more interest in this up-and-coming property hotspot! with outside space for under £600,000, with potential for good capital growth and rental returns.

Most interesting property I've been involved with: Definitely a four-bedroom house that we've just sold on Wingate Road. It’s an incredible property, situated on one of the most desirable streets in the area. The owners were local property investors, but this house had been in their family for generations so the sale was very significant for them.

Property I'd most like on my books We currently have a fantastic threebedroom apartment with huge potential on Goldhawk Road. It is incredibly unique as it has a 140ft garden, which backs onto Ravenscourt Park.

Toughest sale and why?

All transactions have their challenges, but now more than ever I’m seeing the value in using a good solicitor, as well as buyers having their finances in place early on. Due to the changes in mortgage regulations, it's imperative to get organised as soon as you start the process of buying.

Best place to invest In my opinion, any of the streets just off Askew Road, such as Percy Road or Vespan Road, are great investments.

You can still buy a nice two-bedroom flat

Property showcase An exceptional three bed apartment over two floors providing fabulous entertaining space and large private rear garden.

Addison Gardens, W14 - £1,595,000.

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The INSIDE SCOOP of NEWS in your area Realistic valuations

Lettings on the rise

MATTHEW GILBERT

CHRIS CLARK

Manager at Hamptons International, Ealing 020 8840 4545; hamptons.co.uk

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ith properties in the sales market no longer realising the heady prices from earlier in the year, many investors are now looking to the rental market and, as a result, we’ve begun to see an increase in properties to let. The number of tenants has also risen and we currently have high levels of demand alongside a good range of well presented, investment properties. Because of the high level of stock, properties are renting quickly and in the majority on either a 1st or 2nd viewing. There have been a number of new developments built recently in and around Chiswick so we’ve begun to also see these homes coming on to the letting market. Many tenants appreciate the hassle-free nature of these homes, which are often centrally located.

Poised for autumn market

Offers at guide price or above

Eaton Rise, W5. £2,000,000

he market in Ealing and Acton is extremely busy at the moment but realistic pricing is key to generating interest in the first instance. Hamptons Ealing has recently marketed a property that was previously listed with another estate agent that received very little interest. Before relaunch with us, we agreed a small reduction to the asking price (from £1,050,000 to £999,950) with our client which resulted in a great number of viewings in the first week and an asking price offer within 10 days.

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lat and house prices continue to rise in Shepherds Bush and Hammersmith, despite the holiday months. Demand is exceptionally high for homes in the area and this has led to price increases with new record prices being achieved in recent months and best bid situations have also been common with asking prices being exceeded. Family houses, in particular around the popular Wendell and Ravenscourt Park, are selling for easily in excess of £1m with the larger homes achieving closer to £2m in some cases.

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Lettings Manager at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, Chiswick 020 8987 0099; kfh.co.uk

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ere at RAM Estates in Chiswick, we’ve not seen a slowdown of applicants registering to buy property in the area despite the introduction of MMR. Our levels of enquiries have in fact increased by 1.8% compared to last month! With diverse investments from local and international clients moving into areas with great transport links into the capital, the demand for Chiswick property is on a high – and with open day viewings, we are receiving offers immediately at guide prices or above. Now is definitely the right time to sell in W4 and surrounding areas.

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STUART BALFRÉ Sales Manager at Bushells, Acton 020 8993 6767; bushells.com

What makes you the go-to-agent in the area?

We are the strongest team I have ever come across, we complement each other perfectly and pride ourselves on developing strong relationships with everyone to exceed seller’s and buyer’s expectations.

How long have you been in the area?

I have been in the area for 11 years and pride myself on my local knowledge and love for our small corner of West London.

What is your company ethos?

We are an independent and professional firm with a 'can-do, will-do' attitude focussed on service.

All staff hold honesty, integrity and transparency at the core of what we do.

What can we expect for the market in the Autumn?

Autumn is going to bring new found confidence in our buyers as so many new and exciting investments are being announced in Acton. Acton is moving forward so fast that buyers are scared they are going to miss their chance. It’s a very exciting time.

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Magna Carta Island, Berkshire A once in a lifetime opportunity to buy Magna Carta Island, where it is alleged the signing of the Magna Carta occurred in 1215. The 3.725 acre Magna Carta Island has approximately 390 meters of river bank frontage, a large mooring and a grand driveway.

Seven bedrooms • Four reception rooms Swimming pool • Secondary cottage 3.725 acres • Approximately 390 metres of river frontage • Approximately 4,480 sq ft

Guide Price: £3,950,000 Freehold

01932 860537 howard.lowe@sothebysrealty.co.uk

Weybridge, Surrey Located in a highly regarded residential road between the High Street and Weybridge mainline station.

Seven bedrooms • Dining room • Drawing room • Kitchen/breakfast room with bi-folding doors • Potential secondary accommodation • Secluded south facing garden Approximately 3,620 sq ft • Energy Rating: TBC

Guide Price: £2,300,000 Freehold

01932 860537

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Living the Dream The MOST LUXURIOUSLY appointed PROPERTIES on the market

Magnolia House, W4

£3,950,000 Freehold

An immaculately presented Grade II listed house…

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Occupying this unique and historic riverside location with enviable views of The Thames from all principal rooms. The stunning accommodation comprises three/four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a fully integrated kitchen, utility room, larder, cloakroom, office, double garage, beautiful riverside garden and terrace, all ideally situated on the historic Strand on the Green and offering close proximity to all of the area's fantastic amenities.

Average asking price £1,062,967 Average asking rents £2,325 pcm Average property value £1,005,801 Data provided by

020 8747 8800; whitmanandco.com

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PROPERTY | LIVING THE DREAM

Ramilies Road, W4

Sutton Court Road, W4 £1,900,000

Hammersmith Grove, W6 £2,750,000

This is the perfect renovation opportunity; a property currently laid out as two apartments under a single title. Located in Bedford Park and priced to reflect the work required, this property boasts the footprint and ceiling height to create an outstanding home in a prime location.

A beautifully presented six bedroom house with spacious accommodation throughout, ideal for both family living and entertaining with a formal drawing room, kitchen/ breakfast room and a further reception room on the ground floor leading to a rear west facing garden and a garage.

An elegant five bedroom, three bathroom period house which has a fabulous 80' west facing garden and off street parking for two cars. There are two full floors of living space including receptions, media room, dining room, cloakroom, utility room, shower room and kitchen/breakfast room.

020 8995 3076; swornandco.com

020 8994 6567; featherstoneleigh.co.uk

020 7371 4171; finlaybrewer.co.uk

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Churchward House, Spencer Road, W4 Sinclair Road, W14 £1,600,000

£2,000,000

This stylish 1930s semi-detached family home was designed by celebrated architect Richard Churchward. The ground floor comprises of a black and white art-deco style kitchen, dining room, and wonderful Mediterranean style garden room, while the three bedrooms on the first floor are served by a family bathroom. To the rear of the property there is a 40’ mature landscaped garden.

A stunning maisonette which has been remodelled and tastefully refurbished to the highest standards. Oozing style, this unique property is flooded with natural light while boasting fantastic space. The second floor offers exceptional open plan entertaining space while the top floor houses three generous double bedrooms, two bathrooms and extensive storage.

Share of Freehold 020 8994 4111; faronsutaria.co.uk

020 7603 5181; bective.co.uk

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Elliott Road, Chiswick

£1,800,000 Located on one of Chiswick’s more desirable roads, this five/six bedroom Victorian end - terraced house is arranged over three floors with many original features retained throughout. EPC = E.

t: 020 8994 6567

Netheravon Road, Chiswick

£1,395,000 Located off Chiswick High Road, this beautiful Edwardian house has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a larger than average west facing garden. EPC = E.

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£1,900,000 A beautifully presented six bedroom house with spacious accommodation throughout, ideal for both family living and entertaining. EPC = E.

t: 020 8994 6567

St Peters Grove, Chiswick

£850,000 Located in the much sought after St Peter's Conservation Area this charming period cottage has two double bedrooms, reception room and eat-in kitchen which leads out to the garden. EPC = D.

t: 020 8994 6567

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BESIDES MONTPELIER PARK ONE FOR THE CONNOISSEURS Price Guide £2,000,000 Freehold

JUST OFF EALING GREEN COME HOME TO A REAL HOUSE £1,595,000 Freehold

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An all too rare opportunity to acquire a brand new, architect designed and built, inspirational and aspirational fully detached contemporary house with amazing living space of over 3500 sq ft including a 45’ media room and Penthouse Style Principal Bedroom Suite, ample parking etc.

Edwardian elegance and space mixed with modern facilities make this classic 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom period house in a peaceful and leafy spot the perfect family home. Lofty reception rooms, spacious kitchen and lovely garden.

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BY EALING CRICKET GROUND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT A truly amazing opportunity to acquire a stunning home in one of Ealing’s most prime locations. This fantastic property is the whole ground floor and garden of a classic Victorian residence PLUS a fully detached and self-contained STUDIO HOUSE therefore offering in excess of 3500 sq ft of unique space. We strongly recommend an internal inspection of this extraordinary home.

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DALLING ROAD W6 £ 8 5 0 , 0 0 0 LEASEHOLD • • • • •

An exceptional ground floor garden flat 2 double bedrooms Bathroom Reception room Superb refitted kitchen / dining room

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Established 38’ garden plus side return Extensive basement / storage Scope to extend and reconfigure Extended 173 year lease 1153 sq ft / 107 sq m approx. inc. basement (412 sq ft)

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A charming Victorian family house near Ravenscourt Park 3/4 double bedrooms Bathroom Shower room Double reception room

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Additional reception room / bed 4 Kitchen leading onto 32’ west facing garden Entrances on 2 levels Scope to extend subject to the usual consents 1389 sq ft / 129 sq m approx.

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Heathfield Terrace

Chiswick W4

An extremely spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment located on the 5th floor of this prestigious warehouse loft conversion with impressive communal areas, concierge, lift access & underground parking. Devonhurst Place is located opposite Turnham Green & is perfectly placed for access to the excellent variety of cafes, restaurants & boutiques along Chiswick High Road, as well as Chiswick Park underground station.

EPC rating D

ÂŁ1,000,000 share of freehold

Chiswick

020 8995 3443 sales.chiswick@chestertons.com

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Stamford Brook Avenue

London W6

A beautifully presented mansion flat located on the 2nd floor of this sought after period block close to Stamford Brook underground station. The flat offers well proportioned room sizes, with a fabulous open plan reception room leading through to the kitchen area & Juliette balcony, 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Linkenholt Mansions is ideally located for access to the excellent cafes, boutiques & transport facilities of both Chiswick High Road & King Street.

EPC rating E

ÂŁ800,000 leasehold

Chiswick

020 8995 3443 sales.chiswick@chestertons.com

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Property Round Up The Ealing Guide DANIEL ALLEN

Lettings Manager at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, Ealing 020 8799 6464; kfh.co.uk

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agna Carta Island, a beautiful 3.72 acre island in the river Thames is cited by the outstanding authority on the history of Magna Carta, Matthew Paris, as the location where King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215.

The main property built on the site, whilst in need of modernisation, has considerable charm. The magnificent dining room with intricate wooden panelling seats 16 people and has an open aspect across the expansive lawn, which includes a tree planted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1974, as well as the outdoor swimming pool. The accommodation includes six bedrooms including the master

How is the rental fee calculated?

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Lettings Director Bective Leslie Marsh 020 7221 5388; bective.co.uk

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suite, there is also a secondary, two bedroom cottage located opposite the main house. The grounds were mostly laid out in the 1920s with an expansive lawn, topiary ewe trees whilst 402 metres of river bank frontage to the Thames provides an ideal mooring for boats.

A small bridge connects the island to the mainland from where it is easy to reach Windsor, Heathrow and London.

nown as ‘The Queen of the Suburbs’, Ealing is well known for beautiful parks, of which Walpole, Gunnersbury, Pitshanger and Brent Lodge are some of the most popular. Start off with a walk in any of these lovely spots. Stop to refuel at The Duke of Kent pub in Pitshanger, it’s famous for gorgeous food, beautiful décor and an open fire; it’s the perfect pub for an autumnal day. The Brentham is a great all-rounds sports club for all of the family.

Tennis, football and cricket are all available here, but the club also holds many social events too.

Don’t miss the next quiz night in aid of the Tower Restoration Fund (Friday 24th October). of their local market and community.

Beginning of a buyer’s market?

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Sales Manager Winkworth, Shepherd’s Bush 020 8735 3266; winkworth.co.uk

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Magna Carta Island, Wraysbury, Berkshire Guide price £3.95 million UK Sotheby's International Realty 01932 860 537; sothebysrealty.co.uk

p until recently, I have to confess that estate agency was getting pretty dull. One in, one out. You’d take on a new instruction, launch it for the weekend, bang thirty saddened, bullied, dull eyed buyers around and hold a sealed bid two days later. Repeat the following week ad infinitum.

our humble beginnings in a small serviced office and just a couple of staff, we are set to move to a 2500 square foot office which will host two partners and 12 staff. As well as our current team, we will also have a host of other in-house complementary services to help you out when buying and selling property. These services include: an interior designer; an accountant; a specialist building company and architect; as well as advisors for mortgages and financial products. Pop into our new offices and let us show you why Sandersons has arrived on the high street!

So what happened?

Mark Carney, MMR guidelines to lenders and The Daily Mail all conspired in a concerted albeit perhaps accidental effort to cool the market.

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Bad news then?

Absolutely not! With greater choice the buyers are no longer sad eyed and bullied and normally sellers are buyers too, transactions are less stressful and prices are still strong with the prospect of further growth come the autumn.

And what of the borderline bored estate agent I hear a (singular) concerned reader ask?

Having fun, working hard, doing his job… and selling houses.

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Princes Avenue, W3 £530 per week

Grange Road, W4 £358 per week

Spacious four bedroom house close to Acton Town station, bathroom and en suite, large double reception room. EPC E

Two bedroom conversion flat with good size reception. Modern bathroom, loft space with potential to use as a study. EPC E

Oliver Close, W4 £461 per week

Bollo Lane, W4 £300 per week

“LET BY” Similar properties required! Three bedroom semi detached house with pretty garden, off St Parking in the Strand on the Green area. EPC C

First floor bright and airy one bedroom conversion with use of the garden. Modern bathroom, roomy living space, eat in kitchen. EPC D

www.gordonlindsayassociates.com 020 8400 2726 / email info@gordonlindsayassociates.com

or visit the “register” section of the website and submit your details and questions.

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Offices throughout London

Cumberland Park, W3

£575,000 Share of Freehold

This stunning spacious two bedroom Victorian conversion is set in a wonderful semi-detached house located on the top floor. This beautiful property offers large accommodation with two extremely big bedrooms one ensuite bathroom, reception room, family bathroom and modern stylish eat in kitchen. Further benefits of access to a large communal garden, huge loft to extend into subject to planning permissions and communal parking. Cumberland Park is located on an quiet residential road within easy reach of amenities of Churchfield Road. EPC = E Acton Office 0208 993 6767 acton@bushells.com

Cowper Road, W3

£849,999 Freehold

This charming semi-detached house is in excellent condition located in the heart of Poets Corner offering a wonderful double reception room with fireplaces, kitchen dining room leading onto a beautifully landscaped garden. Onto the first landing there are three spacious double bedrooms. Cowper Road is well located for Acton Central station and an array of local shops situated on Churchfield Road. EPC = E

Acton Office 0208 993 6767 acton@bushells.com

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Gloucester Road, W3

£895,000 Freehold

This charming terraced house is in excellent condition arranged over three floors. This property has recently had a new roof benefiting with solar panels for electric microgeneration. This brilliant house offers a wonderful double reception room with fireplaces, large eat in kitchen leading onto a beautiful low maintenance south facing walled garden. Onto the first landing there is a large modern family bathroom, separate WC and two spacious double bedrooms and onto the third floor another big double bedroom. EPC = E Acton Office 0208 993 6767 acton@bushells.com PART OF THE EDMUND CUDE GROUP

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LOWDOWN FOR LANDLORDS

How do I know I am getting a good tenant?

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aking sure we get the best tenants for our landlords is central to our lettings business.

Each of our experienced, ARLA qualified lettings teams are experts in London’s lettings market and are always up-to-date with the changes in legislation which continue to affect our clients. We ensure that we apply stringent lettings and compliance processes and provide all the guidance and advice necessary to protect our landlords’ investments before, during and after the tenancy term.

We have a dedicated corporate services team with strong working relationships with many companies both in the UK and overseas, making us the agent of choice for companies looking to relocate employees, plus we ensure that all long term tenants, whether corporate or otherwise are referenced by a professional and independent referencing agency prior to the commencement of the tenancy.

York House in West Kensington, a stunning boutique development in prime central London

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s prices in prime central London continue to rise, fuelled by domestic and overseas buyers eager to secure property in the capital, this is an incredible opportunity to demonstrate our value to clients by delivering a high quality project in a premium location at an excellent price point, as many largevolume lower-end projects are achieving in excess of £1500psf in less sought after locations. Due for completion in Q2 of 2015, York House comprises of eleven units ranging from a studio to a four bed townhouse. The closest tubes are West Kensington and Kensington Olympia.

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Associate Director Chestertons, Chiswick

020 8747 3133; chestertons.com

Avonmore Road, W14 Starting from £482,000 for a studio & £736,800 for a one bedroom flat.

London Estates 020 8741 8485; london-estates.net

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The ultimate in riverside living Located on one of the most dramatic stretches of the River Thames, Fulham Reach is set in beautifully landscaped gardens next to a sweeping riverside promenade, with views that stretch across to Harrods Furniture Depository and Hammersmith Bridge.

Residents also benefit from an exclusive private members’ club featuring a beautiful spa, gymnasium, swimming pool, wine cellar, virtual golf and a cinema screening room.

Apartments and Penthouses available at Fulham Reach from £1,999,950 to £8,950,000* Fulham Reach Riverside Show Apartments and Marketing Suite, Distillery Road, London W6 9RU +44 (0)207 870 9500 | enquiries@fulhamreach.co.uk www.fulhamreach.co.uk Proud to be a member of the Berkeley Group of Companies

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ROLFE EAST

T h i n k i n g o f m o v i n g. . .

51 The Mall Ealing W5 3TA

020 8567 2242

Warwick Road, Ealing W5 5QE

£1,499,950 Freehold

This stunning Victorian town house has been updated by the current owners to provide spacious and contemporary living accommodation that includes three bedrooms, open plan lounge, kitchen, dining room, bathroom, wet room and utility room. There is under floor heating beneath the solid wood floors made from railway sleepers, and both the kitchen and bathroom feature polished concrete surfaces. The property is conveniently located for Ealing Broadway, Ealing Common & South Ealing tubes and shopping facilities. Both the M4 motorways are very accessible.

• Unique Victorian townhouse • Equidistant to Ealing Broadway & South Ealing train stations • Modernised to a high standard • Landscaped gardens

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Forthcoming New Show Home Launch The Exclusive New Show House premiers at The Crescent, Chiswick, London Your invitation will enable you to view the magnificence of this beautiful, gated development with its superior specification and give you the opportunity to reserve your new home. All homes have either an underground garage or allocated underground parking space. Call now to book your personal appointment.

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Trim size 210 x 297mm - RHP

WE KNOW THAT CHOOSING TO LIVE IN LONDON IS A LIFESTYLE CHOICE AS MUCH AS A CONVENIENCE. THEATRES, MULTI NATIONAL CUISINE, FARMERS MARKETS AND VINTAGE FAIRS. EACH VILLAGE BOASTS INDIVIDUAL APPEAL. LONDON WILL ALWAYS MIMIC THE CHANGES OF ITS RESIDENTS... ...SO WILL WE. fjlord.co.uk SALES

HAMILTON ROAD, W4

SALES

£1,095,000

PAXTON ROAD, W4

£949,950

Split over three floors, this four bedroom family home sits in a prime location within Chiswick, just north east of Bedford Park and only a short walk from Chiswick High Road and Turnham Green tube station with District line links straight into Central London.

Loved because of its open plan entertaining space, guest bedroom and low maintenance garden, this home is perfect for a couple with visiting families.

Sitting close to Chiswick Park and just moments walk from the River Thames.

CHISWICK 020 8747 8601

CHISWICK 020 8747 8601

CLEVELAND AVENUE, W4

Ref: FJL035900296 | EPC –D

£1,400,000

SUTTON COURT ROAD, W4

Ref: FJL035900299 | EPC –D

£850,000

An exceptional five bedroom period family home, arranged over three floors and situated in a prestigious and quiet residential street just off Chiswick High Road. Moments walk from Turnham Green and Stamford Brook Underground stations.

This fantastically improved apartment is split over two floors and offers incredible space and quality, with the added benefit of a private garden and outside building which could be used in many different ways. The driveway offers two rare parking spaces.

CHISWICK 020 8747 8601

CHISWICK 020 8747 8601

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Ref: FJL035900308 | EPC –D

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Trim size 210 x 297mm - RHP

WE KNOW THAT CHOOSING TO LIVE IN LONDON IS A LIFESTYLE CHOICE AS MUCH AS A CONVENIENCE. THEATRES, MULTI NATIONAL CUISINE, FARMERS MARKETS AND VINTAGE FAIRS. EACH VILLAGE BOASTS INDIVIDUAL APPEAL. LONDON WILL ALWAYS MIMIC THE CHANGES OF ITS RESIDENTS... ...SO WILL WE. fjlord.co.uk SALES

ELMWOOD ROAD, W4

SALES

£1,500,000

STAVELEY ROAD, W4

£1,000,000

This completely renovated and extended family home sits at the edge of the buzzing communities of Fauconberg Village and Grove Park. Set over three floors with four double rooms, three bathrooms and a large open plan living area and kitchen.

This long standing family home has flexible living accommodation, with a downstairs bedroom and en suite. The garden is south west facing, wraps around the property and offers room to extend (STPP). Parking is available at the front of the house.

CHISWICK 020 8747 8601

CHISWICK 020 8747 8601

MONTGOMERY ROAD, W4

Ref: FJL035900317 | EPC –TBC

£1,200,000

KEW RIVERSIDE, W4

Ref: FJL035900332 | EPC –E

£1,200,000

This home perfect for a young family looking for somewhere to make their own. The house has already been enlarged and sits at 1600sq ft it just needs some style and TLC. It sits but a moments walk to Chiswick Park tube on the District Line.

Benefiting from three bath/shower rooms, this luxurious, 1400sqft apartment in Aura House offers a large open plan living space, two balconies and access to a communal gym and swimming pool. Top of the range living in a fantastic location.

CHISWICK 020 8747 8601

CHISWICK 020 8747 8601

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Ref: FJL035900351 | EPC –C

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FIELDING ROAD, W4 A beautifully presented semi-detached Victorian family house located on the borders of the desirable Bedford Park.

The property retains much of its original character and is convenient for Turnham Green Underground station and Chiswick High Road. Approx. 1,663 sq ft. Energy Rating: F. 4 bedrooms, bathroom, en suite shower room, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, garden.

Freehold Guide Price £1,750,000 SOLD

Coombe Road, W4

SOLD

Guide £1,595,000 Hatfield Road, W4

SOLD

Guide £1,050,000 Hartswood Road, W12

CHISWICK 020 3151 6225 chiswick@johndwood.co.uk

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Guide £2,650,000 Whellock Road, W4

Guide £1,050,000

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QUEEN ANNE’S GROVE, W4 A recently constructed, Bedford Park detached family home convenient for Turnham Green Underground Station and Chiswick High Road with its excellent array of shops, bars and restaurants. Approx. 3,099 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception room, balcony, landscaped garden.

Freehold Guide Price £3,500,000 SOLD

Walpole Gardens, W4

SOLD

Guide £3,500,000 Dukes Avenue, W4

SOLD

Guide £4,250,000 Priory Avenue, W4

CHISWICK 020 3151 6225 chiswick@johndwood.co.uk

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Guide £2,500,000 Marlborough Road, W4

Guide £2,695,000

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PHELPS HOUSE, ST MARGARETS ROAD, TW1 1RG Thirteen one and two bedroom newly completed luxury apartments with secure covered parking in the heart of St Margarets.

Prices Starting at ÂŁ385,000 A selection with Juliet balconies or roof terraces

Fresh air ventilation systems

Fully fitted kitchens with integrated appliances

Double glazed windows

Bathrooms with contemporary fittings

Long leases

Low carbon heating and hot water systems

Ideal rental investments

To register your interest or to request a copy of the forthcoming brochure please contact us on 020 8940 6611

RICHMOND 020 8940 6611 richmond@johndwood.co.uk

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PROPERTY | AREA FOCUS

Spotlight on CHISWICK

Through the keyhole...CHISWICK QUAY, W4, £2,350,000

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DEREK FLETCHER

his uniquely stunning Mediterranean style river house formerly owned by a celebrity is arguably one of the most attractive and desirable places to live in London. It has been meticulously designed and refurbished to provide stylish and contemporary living that is extraordinarily light and spacious.

Situated in the prestigious Chiswick Quay Marina Private Development within the Grove Park Conservation Area, the house offers amazing south facing panoramic views directly across the River Thames and is a paradise for lovers of nature and bird life. The Architecture was influenced by Francois Spoerry’s design at Port Grimaud in the South of France.

MEDIA ROOM:

RECEPTION:

Associate Director of John D Wood & Co., Chiswick 020 8995 9394; johndwood.co.uk

This fantastic media room features Bang and Olufson built-in surround sound and widescreen TV. There’s also a gym on the same floor.

This superb Mediterranean style river house has been meticulously designed and refurbished to provide stylish and contemporary living.

TERRACE:

To the rear there’s a 40’ decked and paved garden with wonderful views over the River Thames and mooring facilities. It's the perfect place to watch the world go by.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE from the experts

ADRIAN JOHNSON Associate Director at Hamptons, Chiswick 020 8987 8444; hamptons.com

BEST SCHOOL

You are spoilt for choice in Chiswick with private and state schools, but if I had to choose one it would be St. Marys school, who Hamptons Sponsor.

RAINY DAY

For really delicious food and a great atmosphere it has to be either the Duke of Sussex.

The menu is Spanish influenced so try the excellent tapas.

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FUN FOR FREE

You can never go wrong with a walk around Kew Gardens. The Treetop walk is a must if you have kids. The new guide for children, Kid's Kew is full of things to do and see.

SPORTS

From tennis to football, to running and gyms, Chiswick caters for all ages and abilities. There are lots of clubs to make your exercise a bit more social.

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Dukes Avenue, W4

£2,950,000 Freehold

A wonderful opportunity to acquire this 3046 sqft family house occupying arguably one of the best positions in Dukes Avenue with a west facing rear garden enjoying uninterrupted aspects over gardens towards the west. EPC rating = E.

• Sought after central location • Semi detached • 3046 sqft family house

• Semi detached • Six bedrooms • Two bathrooms

• 29’ double reception room • 35’ rear garden • Freehold

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Fielding Avenue, W4

£1,550,000 Freehold

A picturesque and well balanced semi-detached house ideally located on the edge of Bedford Park and only a short walk to Turnham Green station. Fielding Road is a popular residential road running in an easterly direction between the Avenue and Woodstock Road. EPC rating = F • Prime residential location • Walking distance of Turnham Green tube (District Line Zone 2)

• Semi detached • Four bedrooms • Two bathrooms

• 29’ double reception room • 35’ rear garden • Freehold

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A fantastic five bedroom house located on one of the most desirable Squares in W6. Arranged over four floors the property benefits from high ceilings, period features and plenty of space and natural light throughout.

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

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Kensington Gate

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Study, Garden, Roof terrace, EPC: E.

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Battersea Park

A spacious family home arranged over four floors benefiting from excellent living and entertaining space. Tabor Road is located in the heart of Brackenbury Village close, to both, the excellent local schools and local amenities.

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Southfields & Earlsfield

4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), 2 reception rooms, Eat-in kitchen, Cloakroom, Paved garden, EPC: E.

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CASTLEBAR PARK, W5 ÂŁ1,129,000 FREEHOLD Sold to a buyer from North London. When instructing Winkworth you are instructing a number of Winkworth offices to sell your property. Enjoying a very convenient location between Pitshanger Village and Ealing Broadway is this charming late 1920s semi-detached four bedroom family home. Set well back from the road with a pretty front garden, the property offers good room sizes and scope to extend into the loft space (subject to usual Planning Permission).

Close to Pitshanger | Lovely mature garden | Period Characteristics | Some modernising required | EPC: D

EALING & ACTON | 020 8986 0123 ealing@winkworth.co.uk

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INGERSOLL ROAD, W12 £1,600,000 FREEHOLD Beautifully refurbished and extended this superb family home is drenched in natural light. The specification list reads like the optional extras list for a prestige German car and includes ceiling speakers, underfloor heating and digital outputs in most rooms. The accommodation comprises five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a utility room, a double reception room and a well-equipped extended kitchen/family room accessing directly onto the private patio garden.

Five Bedrooms | Utility Room | No Onward Chain | High Specification Build | EPC: F

SHEPHERD’S BUSH & ACTON | 020 8735 3266 shepherdsbush@winkworth.co.uk

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CHISWICK HIGH ROAD, W4 ÂŁ475,000 LEASEHOLD A lovely one bedroom apartment with balcony in a central location. This apartment is very well presented and benefits from its own gated parking space and a balcony. Its central location is appealing and is a short walk from the tube station and Chiswick Business Park and situated right next to a nature reserve. A perfect flat for either living in or as a buy to let investment.

Close to Tube, High Road and Nature Reserve | Balcony | Secure basement parking | Lift | Well presented | Ideal Buy to Let

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ASHLAR COURT, RAVENSCOURT GARDENS, W6 ÂŁ980,000 LEASEHOLD A fabulous three bedroom, two bathroom duplex apartment arranged over the third and fourth floors (with lift) of the newly renovated, Grade II listed, Ashlar Court, which was designed and built in the 1930s. The property further benefits from access to communal gardens and an allocated parking space. The location is ideal for access to Ravenscourt Park, with the numerous amenities of both Chiswick High Road and King Street being within easy reach. The closest underground station to the property is located at Stamford Brook (District line).

3 Bedrooms | Open-Plan Kitchen/Living/Dining Space | Bathroom | En Suite Bathroom | Lift | Communal Gardens | Allocated Parking Space

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

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RANELAGH ROAD, W5 £1,500 PER WEEK

EATON RISE, W5 £1,500 PER WEEK

An amazing family home located very close to Ealing Broadway providing excellent access to tubes, shops and transport.

Refurbished to an extremely high standard this attractive family home offers ample off-street parking to the front.

Six double bedrooms | Fabulous kitchen/dining room | Study | Cloakroom Utility |

6 double bedrooms | Stunning kitchen/breakfast room | Cellar |

3 bathrooms | Fees apply | EPC: C

2 reception rooms | Office | 3 bathrooms | Fees Apply | EPC: D

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Ealing & Acton office | 020 8896 0123

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PERCY ROAD, W12 £850 PER WEEK

WARBECK ROAD, W12 £625 PER WEEK

A wonderful four/five bedroom family home on a sought after street in the heart of Shepherds Bush.

A substantial and simply stunning, immaculately presented three double bedroom, two bathroom maisonette.

Four Double Bedrooms | Double Reception Room | Two bathrooms | Study Room |

Three Bedrooms | Reception | Two Bathrooms | Upper Maisonette | Fees apply |

Garden | Cellar | Fees apply | EPC: E

EPC: E

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Shepherd’s Bush office | 020 8735 3255

Shepherd’s Bush office | 020 8735 3255

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ALFRED CLOSE, W4 £320 PER WEEK

CHISWICK LANE, W4 £340 PER WEEK

Ready to move into! One bedroom 2nd floor flat in modern pb block close to High Road and tube stations. Available now.

Beautifully presented to high standard one bedroom first floor flat in period property.

One bedroom | 2nd floor | Close High Road | Furnished | Fees apply | EPC: C

Close Turnham Green/Stamford Brook tube stations | Furnished or unfurnished | Perfect Pied a terre | Fees apply | EPC: E

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WOLVERTON GARDENS, W6 £950 PER WEEK

UPPER MALL,W6 £695 PER WEEK

Delightful four bedroom terraced family house located south of Brook Green.

A most unusual house on Upper Mall, offering direct river views from the majority of rooms.

4 bedrooms | Double reception room | Kitchen/diner | Family bathroom |

4 bedrooms | Reception | Kitchen | 2 bathrooms | Utility Room | Study | Roof

Utility room | Paved garden | Unfurnished | Fees apply | EPC: E

terrace | Off street parking | Integral garage | Furnished | Fees apply | EPC: D

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Brook Green W6 £3,800,000 This stunning five-bedroom Victorian family home has been extensively refurbished to a very high standard. Bright and spacious with high ceilings throughout the accommodation comprises a formal reception room, a stylish kitchen opening onto the second reception/family room and out to the property’s garden at the rear. The lower ground floor offers additional living and entertaining space with a media room spanning the full width of the house. Freehold. EPC=D.

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Ravenscourt Gardens W6 ÂŁ950 per week This beautiful family home beneďŹ ts from fantastic living and entertaining space with an unusually large reception area, a fully equipped extended kitchen/dining area and conservatory leading to a private garden, WC, family bathroom and three double bedrooms with built-in storage (one en suite bathroom). The house is ideally located moments from Ravenscourt Park and Stamford Brook (District Line). EPC=D

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