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t's enormously exciting to be featuring Dominic West this month. The Sheffieldborn Etonian may be a huge Hollywood star but he still lives in Shepherds Bush, in a colourful house that he shares with his wife and children. He could be so much more starry than that, though he will admit to noticing his heartthrob status among the mothers at his children's school. They look at him slightly too much, he tells us.

So if that's you, and your children are playdating at the Wests, then don't think he hasn't noticed.

He also tells us about his role in Finding Dory (something he took on both to please his kids and to reunite with Idris Elba) as well as the next season of The Affair (it starts in November). But we're not all about Hollywood stars in

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this issue, of course. Mostly our focus is closer to home as we begin to think about autumn and the new season's fashions and furnishings.

We focus on bohemian, gothic-style fashions, with drapey velvets and muted shades marking a departure from the thin cottons and candy shades we've been used to wearing all summer. And homes-wise, we're looking at fireplaces and related new technologies to prepare us for when the dreaded chill kicks in.

Here's hoping you enjoy the issue. ◆

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Simple, fun and sexy, Missoni AW16 is bohemian but sophisticated with chunky knits, horozontal stripes and colourful zigzag prints. Thanks to the oversized beanies, cardigans and sweaters, we’re longing for the cooler days and colder nights. All we need now is a roaring open fire. missoni.com

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7 October The Bulls Head erforming jazz classics and original P tunes, Zeeteah will be singing accompanied by Rob Hughes on saxophone, Rick Laughlin on piano, Paul Carmichael on double bass and Sophie Alloway on drums. This will be a great show. u 373 Lonsdale Road, SW13;

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GROVE PARK FESTIVAL 14 - 2 2 O c t o b e r Va r i o u s l o c a ti o ns aurence Cummings is one of the UK’s L leading conductors of Monteverdi’s work. Seeing him work with the live The English Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble, Amici and The Monteverdi String Band is unforgettable. The festival finale sees the Royal Academy of Music’s Big Band play rare swing. u Across London; londondesignfestival.com

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DIRTY BEAST AND REVOLTING RHYMES 29 October L a ndm a rk Ar ts C e ntre oald Dahl’s “phizz-whizzing” poems, R The Three Little Pigs and Dirty Beasts will be performed to music by Chamberhouse Winds. Jonathan Butcher is an energetic and enigmatic narrator who will excite the children with a fun performance and other musical treats. u Ferry Road, TW11; landmarkartscentre.org

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RODIN AND DANCE

Fro m 2 0 O c t o b e r T he C o u r ta u l d G a ll e r y his is the first major T exhibition to explore Rodin’s fascination with dance and bodies in extreme acrobatic poses.

His experimental small-scale sculptures are only 30cm or so tall and explore the loose and natural form rather than the specify of the human anatomy. Created in his final years, these remarkable terracotta and plaster sculptures were only shown to his close circle of friends.

A rare glimpse into Rodin’s unique working practices. u Strand, WC2R; courtauld.ac.uk

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Following three disconnected young adults, this play looks at a group of lives that have been reduced to a series of transactions. A place where shopping is sexy and f***ing is a job. Rarely staged but regularly influential, this is a prophetic vision of the future that will make you reflect on life. Black comedy doesn’t get much better than this.

Throughout O c t ob er Tate Mo dern oted for his Modernist N aesthetic and Afro-Cuban imagery, Wilfredo Lam addressed political themes through art.

Inspired by social injustice, nature and spirituality, he moved within avant-garde circles and was closely associated with Pablo Picasso.

Providing us with a historical perspective to contemporary issues, his work remains at the centre of global modernisation. u Bankside, SE1;

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THIS PLACE WE KNOW Fro m 26 S eptem b er B u sh T h e at re he Uxbridge Road is one of the longest and most culturally diverse roads in Europe and has been the Bush’s home for the last four years. This festival is a love-letter to the road.

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in local pubs, churches and karaoke bars, these are funny, foreboding tales written by the hottest new writers around. u  Along Uxbridge Road, W12; bushtheatre.co.uk

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GO WEST Dominic West shares his joy at being a father, his heartache at Brexit and explains why his latest film, Finding Dory, will make your day I n t e r v i e w K a r e n A n n e Ov e rto n

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t would appear that Dominic West has mellowed somewhat since his days playing bluecollar Baltimore cop Jimmy McNulty in hit HBO drama The Wire. Having garnered quite the reputation as a ladies’ man, the ruggedly handsome actor has shed his lothario image and is now very much settled down with his wife, landscape gardener Catherine Fitzgerald and their three children, Dora, 10, Senan, 8, and Francis, 7. The family lives in a threestorey 19th century house in Shepherds Bush, which the couple converted from flats back into a singular family home and filled with art and ornaments, books and trinkets from their travels and bright textiles, creating an air of sophisticated bohemia.

With Ruth Wilson in The Affair

Having embraced his role as a handson family man, West was understandably delighted when he got the call asking him to voice a lazy sea lion in Finding Dory, the follow up to Disney Pixar’s animated monster-hit Finding Nemo and admits that a huge part of taking the role was to impress his children, who reacted gleefully: “Jaws, floor, game over. Yeah, I've been dining off this for a long time, bragging about it to all the other parents for two years. They all hate me,” jokes the actor.

The film is set one year after the 2003 original and finds our finned friends – Nemo, his father Marlin and of course, Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres) - living peacefully in the reef. One day, amnesiac Dory has a flashback from her childhood and decides to track down her parents who lived at the Jewel of Morro Bay in

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California, leading the trio on another madcap adventure where they encounter dangerous giant squids, a seven legged octopus and a confused beluga whale who is unable to echolocate.

West plays Rudder, one of two cockney sea lions who are tasked with helping our aquatic heroes, alongside none other than his Wire co-star Idris Elba, who plays Fluke. It is the first time the pair have worked together since their days as nemeses on the mean streets of Baltimore, resulting in plenty of playful banter and improvisation in the recording studio.

Elba said all he needed to hear was 'sea lion, Dory, Dominic West,' and he was sold, with West agreeing it was a ‘no-brainer’.

“I hadn't seen Idris for a long time and the idea of us being in a scene together was great because we actually didn't share too many scenes together in The Wire. We were more antagonists, always plotting, so that was nice – and I was very keen to see him again.”

It was actually Dory’s voice star, Ellen DeGeneres, who helped the sequel come about, having campaigned tirelessly since the original. She has said that this is a film that the world needs right now; that Dory’s positivity is something we can harness to guide us through these difficult times. West, having confessed to feeling a ‘sadness’ and ‘change in the air in London’ since the Brexit vote, wholeheartedly agrees: “I woke up the other day and thought, 'Oh great, I'm going to see Finding Dory for the first time with my kids and I couldn't be more excited.' It's the perfect kind of film to get you out of whatever blues you're going through.”

Many people think of West as the stereotypical Old Etonian, but the 46-yearold was actually born in Sheffield and is one of seven siblings in a close-knit Catholic family. His father owned a plastic

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factory and its success afforded his son’s illustrious education. Recently, West told the Radio Times that being sent to Eton was ‘the worst feeling’ he’d ever had, even comparing it to the grief he felt when his parents died. He does however credit the experience with helping him become the great actor he is today, saying: “I learned to bury the emotional effects of that and then I went to drama school and had to dig it all up again."

But academic credentials don’t always lead to instant success and West’s career has been hard won. After graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1995 there were seven years of bit-parts in films (he played a palace Guard in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace) and small TV roles before landing the job that changed his life in The Wire.

Critics and viewers alike were blown away by the gritty and multi-faceted drama which highlighted the many ramifications of the illegal drug trade in America, and were wowed by West and Elba, who played arrogant detective McNulty and drug kingpin Stringer Bell respectively, finding their accents and swagger to be so convincing that people found it hard to believe that the pair were from the UK and not born and bred in Baltimore.

in Showtime drama The Affair, which will air its third series in November.

Exploring the emotional effects and fallout of an extramarital relationship between Solloway and Alison Lockhart (Ruth Wilson) after they meet in the resort town of Montauk in Long Island, the show has proved to be emotional, steamy and immensely popular, earning West a certain breed of fan. “I'm getting recognized a lot more, little side-glances.

And it's happening in the strangest places. I went to a football camp with my sons during the summer and kept getting all these looks from the mums. You know those, trying to catch your eye and holding

it a little too long. And you have an idea what they're thinking,” he says with a laugh.

For his wife this perhaps, isn’t so entertaining, especially after West was reported as saying that Fitzgerald hadn’t watched the show, something he is quick to deny. “Rubbish, I said that as a joke.

She's seen it, dips in and out, it's just my job to her, she not irrational like that.

Will she watch it all? Of course not, she's a very busy woman with a lot on her plate.”

And when pressed on whether she had been on set during one of ‘those scenes’ he quips back with a chortle: “I love that, 'those scenes’. I don't even want to be there during those scenes!”u

I hadn't seen IDRIS IN A LONG TIME and the idea of us being IN A SCENE TOGETHER WAS GREAT

The enormous success of the show not only made the actor an overnight A-lister but also a household heartthrob, and West, who was dating aristocrat Polly Astor (the mother of his eldest child, Martha, now 18), is the first to admit that he got caught up in hyperbole of fame and wanted to play the field a bit longer. He has since expressed regret for his playboy behaviour and is much changed after marrying his former college sweetheart, Fitzgerald.

In the last few years he has terrified audiences with his eerily accurate portrayal of serial killer Fred West in Appropriate Adult; been nominated for a Golden Globe in stunning period drama The Hour; and played the legendary Hemingway in recent film Genius.

However, his most revered role of late has been as suave adulterer Noah Solloway

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RECORDS & REBELS The V&A’s major new exhibition looks at the revolutionary years 1966-70 in culture, politics, fashion and music words serena scalzo

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et ready to be taken back to the era that shaped the world as we know it. The V&A's explosive new exhibition promises to be as daring and sensational as the people who dominate it. The exhibition, 'You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels 1966-70' will shed new light on the generation that radically revolutionised the social, cultural and intellectual norms of the 1960s.

Showcasing more than 350 objects, including some major international loans, Records and Rebels will be split into six sections to display everything from a Mary Quant skirt suit to the first Apple computer. Other highlights include underground magazines like the International Times, a moon rock on loan from NASA, original artworks by Richard

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Hamilton, shards from Jimi Hendrix's guitar and the handwritten lyrics to Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.

In creating the exhibition, the V&A has worked in partnership with iconic clothing brand Levi's. Since their invention by Levi Strauss & Co. in 1873, jeans have become one of the most recognisable items of clothing in the world. The brand's association with individuality and rebellion makes it the perfect partner. Director of the V&A, Martin Roth, said of the partnership: “The brand, which has such resonance with many of the cultural and social changes taking place during the period covered by the exhibition, is a very fitting sponsor”.

The V&A has also joined forces with Sennheiser, one of the world's leading manufacturers of headphones, microphones and wireless transmission systems, to provide a completely

The Souper Dress, 1966 © Kerry Taylor Auctions

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ARTS & CULTURE / PREVIEW John Sebastian performing at Woodstock, 1969 Š Henry Diltz Corbis

Postcard from the Montreal World Expo 1967 (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London

immersive experience for visitors.

Its audio guide system will immerse visitors in the sights and sounds of the late 1960s using a special system which adapts the music to the listener’s location in the gallery.

The exhibition opens with a recreation of Carnaby Street and focuses on the revolution in youth identity in 1966.

The thriving fashion scene and rise of influential figures like Twiggy and Mick Jagger led companies to aim their designs towards the younger generation. As well as iconic outfits and stage costumes, photographs by David Bailey and artwork

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contrasted with the hedonistic sounds of The Mamas and Papas' California Dreamin'.

As the world's leading museum of art, design and performance with collections unrivalled in their scope and diversity, the V&A is the perfect setting for this vast and immersive exhibition. Prepare to experience the late 60s in their finest moments, as the revolutionary era that rocked the world.  The second section focuses on clubs and counterculture and explores themes of experimentation and alternative lifestyles. Drugs, psychedelia and pirate radio exhibits surround the central installation, an evocation of London’s notorious UFO club.

Politics is the focus of the third section, with the spotlight placed on the dramatic demonstrations in Paris during the 1968 student riots and the anti-Vietnam movement. Newsreel footage and protest propaganda are used to vividly portray the wide-spread reach of youth solidarity.

This exhibition environment is followed by a section on consumerism, which boomed during the late 60s following the arrival of the credit card. Here visitors

will explore the excess of the Montreal and Osaka World Expos and their futuristic approach to consumerism.

In the fifth section, the focal point will be the monumental Woodstock, which saw more than 400,000 people come together for four days of peace and music. The exhibition will goes behind the scenes to reveal the organisation behind the record-breaking event as well as showcasing some of the costumes worn by the iconic performers.

The exhibition draws to a close with an exhibit on the spread of the British alternative culture to the West Coast of the USA. Living in conjunction with the pioneers of modern computing, exhibits like a rare Apple 1 computer are

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ATHENA PROCOPIOU The eternal hippie Wo r d s p e n d l e h a r t e

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ringing is having a moment.

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It’s all about

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psychedelic prints

it all started with graphic design and pattern, and now her Hendrix-inspired kimonos ('he wore a kimono on stage with a belt') have spawned a larger collection of summery resortwear that includes coverups and wafty dresses as well as sharper swimwear and a wide range of fabulous fringed kimonos. On the beach or at home, this is the ultimate in loungewear. u athenaprocopiou.com

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Bags of Style Dior

Long-time Dior ambassador Jennifer Lawrence has made a return for AW16 to present the brand’s new handbag collection.

Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, the campaign features the covetable metallic ‘Diorever’ bag (£2,800, above), which has gone straight to the top of our wish list. dior.com

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7 of the best

ON THE BALL J .W. A n d e r s o n

VELVET

Cast from gold-plated brass, JW Anderson’s statement-making oversize sphere earrings are the easiest way to elevate your look this season. Show them off with slicked back hair.

‘Double Sphere’ gold-plated earrings, £265 selfridges.com

Autumn's No.1 fabric

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This month sees Liberty add to its iconic accessories range with the ‘Alphabet’ collection. Choose between the ‘Little Marlborough’ tote bag (£395, left) and the ‘Isabella’ purse (£150), with each letter featuring a unique re-worked print from the company’s extensive scarf archive.

In store and online from 15 October; liberty.co.uk

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Cutting-edge Australian designer Kym Ellery’s eponymous label continues to excite the fashion pack with its sculptural modern silhouettes. The 70s-inspired tailored signature pieces include a fluted waterfall sleeve blouse and a flared cropped trouser.

Stockists include brownsfashion.com & mytheresa.com

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MILITARY FORCE Burberry Prorsum

With army khaki tones and officer’s jackets and trousers marching down the catwalks, it’s safe to say fashion is having a military moment. This capeback coat with regimental piping and oversize gold buttons is the ultimate power purchase.

Wool & cashmere coat £2,495; net-a-porter.com

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01. LANVIN Velvet coat £4,150; mytheresa.com 02. RACIL 'Orion' velvet jacket £680; matchesfashion.com 03. MRS ALICE FOR FRENCH SOLE 'Hefner' velvet pumps £185; frenchsole.com 04. JIMMY CHOO 'Deon' velvet boots £695; jimmychoo.com 05. RAQUEL ALLEGRA Velvet trousers £500; liberty.co.uk 06. GUCCI 'GG Marmot' velvet bag £955; selfridges.com 07. ALESSANDRA RICH Velvet dress £1,845; net-a-porter.com

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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

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Tartan skull-handle umbrella £405; harveynichols.com

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CHLOE

'Harper 70' leather boots £775; selfridges.com

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Wool-blend trousers £325; farfetch.com

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HUNTER

'Original Refined' wellington boots £125; hunterboots.com

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LAUNER

'Traviata' leather bag £2,000; selfridges.com

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SCARLET WOMAN Chanel’s new launch, Le Rouge Collection N˚1 is all about red. The first from their global creative makeup and colour designer Lucia Pica, it is all about the potency of this primary shade.

We particularly love the dramatic, smoky crimson eye shadow palette. chanel.com

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acials for men may not be a new thing, but most facials are primarily aimed at women. That's why K West Spa has designed a menspecific treatment, though as spa novice, I’m not entirely sure what to expect from my Men’s C+ Energy Facial.

This is a therapy that uses a cocktail of plant extracts, trace elements and vitamins. I am introduced to Veronika who performs my treatment. Friendly and accommodating, she gently applies numerous creams and serums, interspersed with refreshing hot flannels to cleanse. A Germaine de Cappuccini detoxifying facial mask is then left to set, which peels off with ease.

My skin is left feeling SOFT AND NOURISHED, with opened pores and a NOTICEABLE GLOW

More than expected, my treatment also consists of an upper body massage which relaxes my shoulders, arms and hands, with pressure points around the body targeted at the start and end of my session.

My skin is left feeling soft and nourished, with opened pores and a noticeable glow.

Thoughtfully, K West makes sure to offer after-care advice, suggesting a follow-up treatment and a daily face cream to hydrate.

After the 50-minute session, I am escorted to a dimly-lit relaxation room where a comfortable bed and soothing music awaits to prolong my newfound serenity. ◆ ● K W E S T H O T E L & S PA Richmond Way, W14; 020 8008 6600 k-west.co.uk

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Scent from Above Charlotte Tilbury

Charlotte Tilbury’s first foray into the fragrance world has been well worth the wait. Kate Moss is at her glittering best as the face of Scent of a Dream and Tilbury describes the fragrance as ‘a portal for love, light, power, positivity and sex’. Top notes include peach and black pepper, with floral heart notes and a base of hedione, ambroxan and fire tree – the bottle’s a beauty, too. £68 for 50ml; charlottetilbury.com

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PICK

8 BIT OF POLISH

of the best

Christian Louboutin

The fashion label’s adventures in beauty continue with the AW16 Beauté Noir Collection which launches this month. Think vampy shades of deep burgundy for the lips and a touch of glam rock in the glittering grey nail varnishes, all packaged in signature dramatic style. christianlouboutin.com

MAKE-UP REMOVERS 01

TRESSED UP

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G oldwell Kerasilk

Cold weather can wreak havoc on your hair; switching shampoo in the autumn is a smart move and Kerasilk have launched their Reconstruct range in the nick of time. The blend of keratin and hyaloveil protects from the elements and aids repair. goldwell.co.uk

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The new Tom Ford Face Collection is all about creating a natural-looking glow. The foundation/concealer is waterproof with a matte finish and provides a high level of coverage while the shimmer shot is the perfect highlighter. selfridges.com

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BE PREPARED Perricone MD

Designed to be a preventitive measure counteracting the first signs of ageing, the Pre:Empt Series covers all bases with its Exfoliating Pore Refiner, Skin Perfecting Serum, Oil-Free Hydrating Cream and Brightening Eye Cream. perriconemd.co.uk

01. CLINIQUE TAKE THE DAY OFF EYE MAKE-UP REMOVER STICK, £16; clinique.co.uk 02. SISLEY PARIS EAU EFFICACE, £73; sisley-paris.com 03. LANCÔME BI-FACIL MAKE-UP REMOVER, £21.50; lancome.co.uk 04. MAC GENTLY OFF EYE AND LIP MAKE-UP REMOVER, £16; maccosmetics.co.uk 05. SHU UEMURA PREMIUM CLEANSING BEAUTY OIL, £60; liberty.co.uk 06. ELEMIS WHITE FLOWERS EYE AND LIP MAKE-UP REMOVER, £21; elemis.com 07. ELIZABETH ARDEN ALL GONE EYE AND LIP MAKE-UP REMOVER, £21; johnlewis.com 08. KIEHL’S SUPREMELY GENTLE EYE MAKE-UP REMOVER, £17.50; kiehls.co.uk

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LIPSTICK QUEEN Frog Prince, £22; spacenk.com

SUQQU

Blend colour eye in 22, £45; selfridges.com

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

BECCA

Shimmering Skin Perfector Slimlight, £24; spacenk.com

Scent of a Dream, £68; charlottetilbury.com

EVE LOM

Sheer Radiance Translucent Powder, £42; spacenk.com

SUSANNE KAUFMANN

Hair Elixir, £74; liberty.co.uk

SHISEIDO

Synchro Skin, £32; houseoffraser.co.uk

TOO FACED

Better than sex mascara, £23.75; debenhams.com

NAILBERRY

L’Oxygéné, £14.50; selfridges.com

CHANEL

Le Blanc De Chanel Multi-Use Illuminating Base, £33; houseoffraser.co.uk

Mary Katrantzou AW16

TOM FORD

Lip Contour Duo, £39; selfridges.com

BENEFIT

Bow Zings, £24.50; benefitcosmetics.com

FALL IN LOVE

Autumn essentials to see you through the chilly months

Radiance Gel Bronzer, £51; spacenk.com

BURBERRY

Full Kisses in Oxblood No.549, £24; burberry.com

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SUN SAFE Everybody loves a bit of sunshine but protecting your skin is important.

The Park Club MediSpa is here to help

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he sun is still out. Most of the population is so much happier and just wants to get outside and keep enjoying it.

Of course we do – this is England; we never know when winter will be upon us. But it’s interesting to note that although we will go to great lengths just to avoid a cold, we are generally quite blasé about skin cancer. How many of us really know the facts or what a melanoma looks like? The Park Club MediSpa offers a state-of-the-art mole screening technology provided by Dr Bela, the resident consultant dermatologist.

The founder of MelanomaMobil clinic and its comparative mole screening technology, Dr Bela’s mole check method outperformed a benchmark with 24% in an in-house study.

If you’ve been out in the sun, have moles that concern you or just want peace of mind, book a mole check.

Ca s e stu dy Botox treatment saved a life s part of Dr Bela’s standard A practice for his aesthetic patients at The Park Club MediSpa, he provides a complimentary mole check.

If you have MOLES that CONCERN YOU or just want PEACE OF MIND book a mole check He explains: "Some patients take the opportunity, others not. Last month Su came for an anti-wrinkle treatment and said that she had noticed a tiny but changing mole. After the examination, we recommended surgical removal straight away. The histology confirmed a 0.4mm thick melanoma skin cancer, which means that it has been caught just in time. Su’s life has been saved. We asked Su whether she would have shown her mole if not having a doctor’s visit anyway. She said possibly not, since the mole was very tiny and not suspicious for her." This is the most important learning point with

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Dr Bela

melanoma: while it is in early stage, it is completely silent. People with high risk (high number of moles, asymmetrical moles, family history of skin cancer or history of sunburn) should have a mole check even if they are not aware of anything suspicious.

To book a mole check with Dr Bela and have a peace of mind or for a free aesthetic consultation, call The Park Club MediSpa.  East Acton Lane, W3 7HB, 020 8743 1900; theparkclubmedispa.co.uk

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p. 43

RECIPES: SMOKEHOUSE'S NEIL RANKIN

p. 47

CUT THE MUSTARD Mustard has taken on a beautiful site in Shepherd's Bush Road to create a chic British brasserie. Everything is served incredibly prettily, on stylish crockery and with delightful decorative flourishes.

98-100 Shepherds Bush Road, W6; mustardrestaurants.co.uk

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CONFIDENTIAL West London’s food news and delicious things to see you through October Wo r d s P E A R L B OY D

A GREAT MATCH Wine and food pairings for the month ahead B y J a n e Pa r k i n s o n

MUSHROOM PÂTÉ

his starter-cum-canapé loves to be matched with a traditional method sparkling wine because the richness from the mushrooms and toast likes both richness in the wine and crisp acidity to cut through the texture. This is zesty-fresh but has delicious buttery toast flavours too. ● Coates & Seely Britagne Brut Reserve NV, £27.95, Lea & Sandeman

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ROAST DUCK WITH ROASTED CELERIAC

o matter how duck is cooked it’s a match with Beaujolais because fatty duck meat likes the freshness and fruitiness of the Gamay grape.

Fleurie is usually one of the lighter styles but this is very serious and beautifully smooth with strawberry flavours as well as a hint of black tea. ● Domaine Grand Pre Fleurie 2014 £16.50, The Sampler

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uddings that flirt with cinnamon – and nutmeg to a lesser degree – love Gewurztraminer and the northeastern French region Alsace is a master at bringing the best out of it. This is a great value version with pungent Turkish Delight aromas plus ginger and lychee juiciness to match the pears. ● Finest Alsace Gewurztraminer 2015 £8, Tesco

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Tasting note Petersham Nurseries

The next Petersham Nurseries cellar wine lunch takes place on 15 October, on the theme Piedmont and its Treasures. From Asti Spumante to Barolo and Barbaresco, wines originating from the region are massively diverse. Five wines will be accompanied by a seasonal menu prepared by head chef Damian Clisby and all wines tasted will be available to buy on the day at a special discounted price.

Tickets £75, petershamnurseries.com

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FAMILY VALUES The Italians

New to Chiswick are The Italians, a community of Italian fine food enthusiasts dedicated to all things fine and foodie. Dine in on pizza, pasta, wine and coffee or take away home-made breads and prosciutto from the deli – and watch this space for more news soon. 454-456 Chiswick High Road, W4 theitalians.co.uk

OCTOBER editor’s

PICK

cocktail

A NEW LOOK The Brook Green Hotel

After a general refurb, the hotel's menu has been given a new lease of life too, serving ‘updated British’ cuisine; refined classics with a modern twist. There are brunch classics of eggs Benedict and eggs Royale, chocolate and hazelnut waffle and hearty bacon or sausage butties, while lunchtime brings pea, roast nettle, caramelised red onion and Westcombe ricotta tart; Cornish hake; and lamb shank shepherd’s pie.

170 Shepherds Bush Road, W6; brookgreenhotel.co.uk

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Stir the vermouth and gin with ice for around 30 seconds to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Squeeze the grapefruit peel over the glass to release the oils, then garnish with a twist of peel.

Pierre Marcolini

Alexandre Mattiussi, founder of Parisian ready-to-wear brand AMI, has designed a box with the retro appearance of a 1950s television set for chocolatier Pierre Marcolini.

These limited edition boxes contain Pierre Marcolini’s all-new Barre² Chocolat bars. Don't miss out. marcolini.com

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VIVA MEXICO Pe yotito

West London's newest Mexican restaurant, Peyotito, is a a sleek hideaway welcomed by a neon sign quoting ‘tequila is to wake the living, Mezcal is to wake the dead’ and offers a contemporary and refined Mexican menu. We're ordering the octopus ceviche, pictured.

31 Kensington Park Road, W11 peyotitorestaurant.com

t’s hard not to rave about Bruno Paillard.

Those familiar with the house know it for its wonderful combination of elegance and complexity. The premiere cuvee is no exception with notes of grapefruit and pear allaying a subtle brioche taste. Sublime. ◆ I

£44.99; selfridges.com

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I n g r e d i e nt s 1 x 1.5kg thick end boneless pork belly • Enough water/stock to cover, approx. 1-2 litres (see Braising Stock, page 147) • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot chilli paste) • 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chilli powder) • Toasted sesame oil, to taste • 3 garlic cloves, thickly sliced • 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds • 1 spring onion, finely sliced For the Ssam Jam Ketchup: Maldon salt for the ssam jang ketchup • 2 teaspoons doenjang (Korean fermented soya bean paste) • 4 teaspoons gochujang (Korean hot chilli paste) • 8 teaspoons tomato ketchup For the tempura-fried anchovies: Oil for deep-frying • 12 or more boquerones (Spanish marinated anchovy fillets) • 100g tempura flour • Cold sparkling water To serve • 6 baby Gem lettuces, separated into leaves • 150g kimchi (store-bought or make your own – see note) • 200g steamed white rice • 100g Potato Bokkeum (see page 83) • Bottle(s) of soju (Korean booze)

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M e th o D 1 Set the oven to 100°C. Place the meat in a casserole or roasting tray, skinside down. Pour in the water/stock. 2 Cover with a cartouche (see page 261) but no lid and leave to braise for 12-15 hours (or use other times/temperatures, page 146). Lift the belly out of the pot and place in a container. 3 Drizzle over some of the braising stock to keep the meat moist, then cool, cover with clingfilm and chill in the fridge. Once chilled, skim any fat from the surface of the stock and reserve. 4 Reduce the remaining stock until it’s roughly 400ml, then stir in the chilli paste and powder, along with sesame oil to taste. When the belly is cold, cut into slices 1cm thick and 10cm long. Keep in the fridge until needed. 5 Before serving, heat some of the skimmed-off fat in a frying pan and fry the garlic until lightly browned; remove and reserve. Season the belly slices with salt, then sear on both sides,

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FOOD & DRINK / RECIPES getting a good colour. 6 At the last minute, add a few spoonfuls of the stock and reduce to a sticky sauce to glaze the meat. Place on a serving plate and garnish with the sesame seeds, roasted garlic and spring onion.

7 To make the ketchup, blitz together all the ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to a small serving bowl. Put the lettuce leaves and kimchi in serving bowls, and get the rice and Potato Bokkeum ready to serve. 8 For the anchovies, heat some oil in a deep-fat fryer or deep pan to 180°C. Mix the flour with enough cold sparkling water to make a thick batter. Dip the anchovies in the batter and deep-fry for a few minutes until crispy. 9 Drain briefly on kitchen paper. Eat by filling the lettuce leaves with the belly and any mixture of the side dishes. Play about with different fillings and drink lots of soju shots.

WHOLE CHICKEN 1.6 -2kg bird, serves 2- 4

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ere, instead of a slow-cook in the oven, we are doing a slow-cook in the smoker.

M e th o d : Smoker cooking temperature: 120–130°C Cooking time: 1–1½ hours end internal breast Temperature: 68–70°C 1 Give your chicken your favourite rub and set your smoker to 120°C. 2 As the smoker temperature will not be as accurate as the oven, you need to be more flexible with the cooking time than with a roast chicken.

Use a probe thermometer to check that the

breasts hit 68°C; with touch, this is the point where the breasts just begin to firm up. 3 Don’t cook the chicken longer than this to be safe because it will self-cook a little further once it’s out of the smoker, and you can always give it more time after it’s jointed. That way you avoid cooking the whole thing dry. 4 You can either eat the chicken straight away, or leave it to cool at room temperature for an hour, then roast in the oven at 240°C for 15 minutes to get a crispier skin. Try served with Gochujang mayo. ◆

LAST-MINUTE GRILLED SALAD serves 6 -8

I n g r e d i e nt s 2 fennel bulbs, one left whole and the other thinly sliced • 3 courgettes, thickly sliced lengthways • 2 Tropea onions or red onions, cut in half lengthways (unpeeled) • 3 spring onions • 1 leek • 4 white/purple/ green sprouting broccoli stalks • 3 English asparagus spears • 1 globe artichoke, trimmed, quartered lengthways • 1 small bunch dandelion leaves • 1 romaine lettuce, cut in half lengthways through the core For the dressing: Olive oil • Lemon juice • 4 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley • 1 small handful chives, cut into 2.5cm lengths 2 tablespoons puffed wild rice • 1 tablespoon crispy garlic slices • Couple of grates of Parmesan cheese • Maldon salt M e th o d : 1 Cook the whole fennel bulb in the hot coals for 10 minutes until blackened, then peel off the outer charred layer. Set aside.

2 Lay the fennel and courgette slices, onion halves, spring onions, leek, broccoli, asparagus and artichoke quarters on the BBQ grill. Cook until the vegetables are tender and heavily charred. As they are cooked, remove them from the grill. Leave the leek until it is blackened all over, then peel off the outer layer. Roughly chop up all the veg. 3 Grill the dandelion leaves for a few seconds, and the lettuce halves on one side until almost black. 4 Combine all the grilled vegetables on a large platter. Dress with olive oil, lemon juice and salt, then sprinkle with the herbs, puffed wild rice, crispy garlic and Parmesan. ◆ Recipes taken from Low & Slow by Neil Rankin with photography by Paul WinchFurness, published by Ebury Press, £25

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OUT OF AFRICA Romy van den Broeke travels from the grasslands of northern Kenya to the plains of the Masai Mara, all in inimitable style.

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hen I was five years old, I remember my Dad returning from one of his long haul trips to Los Angeles.

Usually, he’d bring back edible presents – Lifesaver sweets and Hershey’s Kisses – but this one particular time he brought us back something else. Out of his small cabin bag came a rectangular box, a VHS, and on the front was a cartoon lion, surrounded by a pack of other wild animals – a wildebeest, a meercat and a mandrill – all standing proud on a large rock. It wasn’t long before the video was thrust into the player and my brother and I were hooked on The Lion King. Ever since that morning, when we delved into Disney’s representation of the African wild, we have both dreamt of going there ourselves to experience the natural world at, well, its most natural.

Our mutual desire to visit the land of lions has never ceased. So after 12 years of discussing, and one and a half years of planning, we were on our way to Nairobi for the trip of a lifetime. The flight with Kenya Airways was a breeze, and before we knew it we were ushered out of Nairobi Airport and packed onto a single engine Safarilink plane and on our way to our first port of call in northern Kenya.

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If you’re feeling brave,

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ur first stop was Segera Retreat, just north of the equator, on the Laikipia Plateau. This part of Kenya is an important migratory corridor within the Ewaso ecosystem – to put it simply, it is buzzing with life. The resort, which sits in the shadow of Mount Kenya, is a lush nirvana in the middle of wild grassland. Made up of a ring of luxurious stilt villas and an oasis-style private pool, each villa runs on solar energy and has a private balcony facing the bush and an al fresco Jacuzzi, which is ideal for a postsafari soak. While you’re there, you will also catch a glimpse of some of the park’s wildlife drinking at one of the watering holes nearby. If you’re feeling particularly brave, the team at Segera will happily set you up a bed outside, so you can star-gaze until you drift off.

Before the land was acquired by Jochn Zeitz in 2005 it was overrun with

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poachers. But an eight-year conservation project transformed it into a reserve committed to protecting and cultivating the land and its animals. Alongside this, Zeitz invested time and money on initiatives to help preserve the wildlife and improve the lives of indigenous people.

Safari is a bit of a tourist trap. Finding oneself alone with a lion or a rhino is, unfortunately, unlikely. In fact, people warned us to expect a flurry of 4x4s jumping dunes to get a glimpse of anything moving on the savanna. But clearly these people didn’t visit Segera.

Our experience here was one of solitude and discovery. The resort has only eight villas, which means it is never overrun.

Secondly, it’s the only resort in the 50,000 acres of wilderness, which means a fleet of noisy Jeeps just isn’t a concern.

Our game drives tended to be in the evening – a 5.30pm departure, when the temperature dropped – with the hope of us spotting something during three-hour trips. We saw plenty: lions (only a few, mind), elephants, giraffe, zebra, antelope, buffalo and even a hippo bathing at the watering hole by my room.

While the wildlife is certainly the draw here, there’s plenty more to enjoy. The food, for example. The staff at Segera will do everything in their power to ensure you are happy and well-fed, and are more than happy to take requests. If

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Segera lays on a surprise Out of Africa style picnic in the bush

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This prehistoric beast has inhabited the world for some 60 million years and, after years of poaching, is now an endangered species. It is believed there are only 2,500 left in pockets of Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia and Tanzania. And it

The breathtaking view from Angama Mara's deck overlooking the Masai Mara

you’re craving pancakes and maple syrup for breakfast, you can have them. Or is chicken curry and daal your favourite?

Just ask. Most evenings we left it up to the kitchen to surprise us, but on request we persuaded the chef to cook us up an authentic Kenyan feast including staple dishes such as ugali (a starchy porridgelike substance), meat stews, sukuma wiki (collard greens cooked with onions and tomatoes), chapattis and a coconut kidney bean soup better known as maharagwe. One day we were whisked off to a prime ‘lion viewing’ spot in the bush, where we were surprised by an al fresco picnic that could’ve been plucked right out of the set of Out of Africa.

Everything about Segera is on point; they combine luxury with rustic charm, provide a 24-hour concierge service, unlimited game drives, your own driver and allocated waiter, and a type of hospitality you’d expect to find at a friend’s home.

To top our stay at Segera off, as we were leaving the resort, our driver David suddenly stopped the car, pointed quietly, and whispered, “Chui”. We glanced in the direction of his finger, and to our amazement there was a Chui (Swahili for leopard) standing by a fence, looking at us. Within seconds it turned away and raced off. But that didn’t matter, we had seen it, and it was wonderful.

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etting from northern to southern Kenya, we saw an extraordinary change in landscape and animals.

From the seared grasslands in Laikipia Plateau to the verdant planes of the Masai Mara, we were onto the next chapter of our African adventure. As the plane glided into land, we spotted a clan of hyenas near the runway, countless

harems of zebra, towers of giraffes and herds of elephant grazing nearby amidst the trees. Life was everywhere.

Which meant we were in for a lot of lion sightings. Wilson, our friendly, talkative driver, picked us up and whisked us off to the camp.

Comprised of 30 luxury tents, split in half across two camps and overlooking the vast Masai Mara, the camp is on the Oloololo escarpment, on the edge of the Rift Valley. The main restaurant/ reception is an open wooden decked space, adorned with Moschino-style rocking chairs and an vista that's indescribably beautiful. The food is good, but the best dinner was had under a canopy of trees, lit with lanterns, where they cooked up a feast of meat and delicious salads.

Unlike Segera, Angama is more about a shared experience. There are communal dining areas where you can socialise with other guests or chat over a bonfire and a cocktail. The drives are different too – there are park fees, and

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was the final animal, the one to complete our sighting of the Big Five, and the one we thought least likely to see. But as if by magic, to complete the trip of a lifetime, as we were on our final game drive, there it was, a black rhino with her baby plodding across the bush. And to top it off, not one 4x4 (other than ours) in sight.

It was the most spectacular end to the most incredible trip, and has given me my very own story to treasure for the rest of my life. u  Economy return flights from London Heathrow to Nairobi with Kenya Airways (kenya-airways.com / 020 8283 1818) start from £722.45 including taxes. Domestic flights with Safarilink, Kenya’s premier safari airline, fly from Wilson Airport, Nairobi (arptravelgroup.com; alpha@alphauk. co.uk). Rates for Segera Retreat, part of Wilderness Safaris, start from USD 1070 per person per night in their Villas: segera.com.

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he Royal Mile is one of the most beautiful places to stay in Edinburgh. With Arthur’s Seat at one end and Edinburgh Castle at the other, the five-star G&V hotel is rather conveniently located between the two.

Recently transformed by Scotland’s top artists – including fashion designer Judy R Clark and painter Hatti Pattisson – the hotel is both unique and stylish. While Clark’s Regal Suite is a nod to the hotel’s heritage with reupholstered Victorian furniture in rich velvets, Pattinson’s Garden Paradise is bright with florals and foliage. The distinctive, playful styles give the old hotel a modern edge so for comfort and ease, it doesn’t get much better than this. 

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Taking place in the hotel’s bar, the menu is made to be taken slowly, with each course designed to complement the one before it.

The first is a palate-cleansing concoction of chartreuse, lemon, cranberry and absinthe. Citrusy and strong, the drink fully prepares us for what is to come: the stages fruity, fizzy, tropical, creamy and, finally, the chocolatey sixth course. With a choice of two drinks at each stage there is likely to be a drink you want at each level (but if not you are able to substitute it for an old favourite). Each drink comes fully explained by the knowledgeable mixologist so this is a sophisticated way to get piddled. 

astle Terrace Restaurant embodies true fine dining. Opened by the team behind Michelinstarred The Kitchin, the menu is designed by Edinburgh-born Dominic Jack. With French influences and Scottish produce, the menu is experimental and sees produce combined with unexpected herbs and spices. A great example of this is the delicately balanced scallop starter, which sees the meaty fish come served with a light curry sauce. This dish demonstrated the talent of The Castle’s chefs instantly. The beef main was Thai-inspired and included a parcel of ravioli filled with a soy-ponzu concoction. Piercing this over the tender stem broccoli, chilli and garlic made this a memorable meal.  33-35 Castle Terrace, EH1; castleterracerestaurant.com

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ith the impending cold weather and the reality of 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 – and they source some of the best fireplace and stoves from producers around the world.

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KEW GREEN preparatory school

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

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

Quality of Links with Parents - “Excellent”

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

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Open Mornings 9:15am Wednesday, 22nd June 2016

9:15am Wednesday, 12th October 2016

9:15am Wednesday, 21st September 2016

9:15am Wednesday, 16th November 2016

To register your attendance at one of our open mornings, please phone 020 8948 5999 or mail secretary@kgps.co.uk

Kew Green Preparatory School

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

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preparatory school

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

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

Quality of Links with Parents - “Excellent”

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

Independent Schools Inspectorate Report - March 2016

Open Mornings 9.30am Tuesday, 14th June 2016

9:15am Thursday, 13th October 2016

9:15 am Tuesday, 20th September 2016

9:15am Tuesday, 15th November 2016

To register your attendance at one of our open mornings, please phone 0208 846 9153 or mail secretary@rpps.co.uk

Ravenscourt Park Prep School 16 Ravenscourt Avenue, London W6 0SL

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The aim of Young Soles was always to take timeless footwear shapes – the fisherman sandal, the Derby, the desert boot – and reimagine them for the contemporary child, using the best materials and a grown-up's eye for good design to improve upon the (let's be honest) tacky and underperforming stuff so often found in kids' shoe shops.

Designed in east London and made with care in Europe, the shoes are hardwearing yet supple, so that they mould to little ones' growing feet. They also feature a stylistic simplicity and attention to detail (even when enlivened by all-over zebra patterns or Libertyprint laces) that ensures they run streets ahead of the competition.

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Mind your grammar Is Theresa May going to lift the ban on new grammar schools? The debate is raging

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ew things start an argument quite like the subject of grammar schools. When it was revealed during the summer that the new Prime Minister might lift the 18-year ban on grammars, possibly as early as this month, she was accused by of “opening old wounds” by a Martin Stephen, previously high master of St Paul’s School.

On the one side there are those who think grammar schools are brilliant agents of social mobility, providing bright children with the opportunity to excel, whatever their background. For others they are the opposite, a failed experiment in social selection that merely entrenches advantage and privilege for the few at the expense of the many. Stephen said: “If you condemn 70 per cent of the school populace to sump schools you create a vehicle not for social mobility but rather a mass uprising.”

If Theresa May – herself the product of a grammar school – were to lift the ban imposed by Tony Blair nearly two decades ago, it would be a hugely symbolic move for many in the Conservative Party who have campaigned for the return of grammars for years.

Grammar schools grew from the 1940s to the 1970s, and by the mid-1960s, 1,300 grammars were educating a quarter of all pupils (and their pupils won half of all Oxbridge places). The best were (and still are) bastions of rigorous academia, where Latin and Greek were learnt as standard and poems learnt by rote. But politics turned against grammars, and in 1976 the Education Act compelled local authorities to introduce comprehensive education. Yet existing grammars still dominate the league tables, often outclassing top private schools, and tiger mothers fight for places with Hunger Games-style ferocity.

Yet it is this issue of selection, the

THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY HAS CAMPAIGNED FOR THE RETURN OF GRAMMARS FOR YEARS punishing 11+ entrance exam taken to grab a grammar place, that makes these schools repellent for their opponents.

Critics say grammar schools cream off only the brightest (or the most tutored) and to introduce more such schools will only encourage the academic arms race that already blights the private sector, and leaves no room for children from less privileged homes.

Evidence collected by the Sutton Trust, a charity that works to improve social mobility through education, found that less than three per cent of grammar school entrants are entitled to free school meals, a marker of social disadvantage – compared with 18 per cent of English children overall.

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But for politicians like cabinet ministers David Davis and Liam Fox, the answer to this disparity is to create more grammar schools. They are the founders of pressure group Conservative Voice which wants to see a new grammar school system for the 21st century, and has already drawn up plans for 20 new grammars created initially in deprived areas of Britain to boost “choice, opportunity for all and aspiration”.

As David Cameron’s government made it a requirement that all new state schools should be free schools, a type of academy set up by community groups or chains, it is likely that any new grammars would take the form of free schools. But free schools are also non-selective, so entrance tests for grammar free schools would have to change.

It is possible that new grammars would follow the model of free schools like the London Academy of Excellence (LAE), a very successful selective sixth-form college in Newham that has already sent eight pupils to Oxford and Cambridge.

A Westminster source said: “What they [the government] want is to introduce a LAE, but for 11- to 18-year-olds.”

But for many senior educationalists, including outgoing Ofsted inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw, any sort of return to grammar education is not the answer.

Many have said that they believe the government should press on with the root and branch reforms of A-levels and GCSEs, instigated by Michael Gove, continue with academisation and widen access to technical training.

Tony Little, a former headmaster of Eton, said the debate about expanding the number of grammars was the “wrong one to have” and urged a focus on quality instead. “Beware the nostalgic comfort of a golden age. Held up to the light, most golden ages do not glister, they prove to be made of base metal.” ◆

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£1,900,000

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Guide £1.15 million

LENA GARDENS W6 2

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Guide £495,000

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MAYFIELD AVENUE, CHISWICK A stunning elite semi-detached five bedroom house situated off Chiswick High Road. The property has been beautifully refurbished and fully extended throughout with a decidedly bespoke interior. EPC = C.

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GROVE PARK ROAD, CHISWICK A four bedroom Edwardian terraced house, beautifully presented throughout with stunning views of the river Thames and located on the cusp of Grove Park and Strand on The Green, Chiswick. EPC = E.

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HARTINGTON ROAD, CHISWICK An exceptional semi-detached five bedroom house situated on a vast riverside plot with a 252ft (approx.) south-west facing garden leading to the river and offering serious scope for expansion and remodelling.

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ARLINGTON COTTAGES, CHISWICK A fabulous secluded cottage tucked away just off Sutton Lane North by Turnham Green Common. Grade II listed and this property in particular is set back with a particular degree of privacy and surrounding greenery.

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CHISWICK HIGH ROAD W4 £369 PW / £1599 PCM A well presented two double bedroom second floor apar tment. Ideally located on the High Road, this proper ty is not only close to B e l m o n t P r i m a r y S c h o o l b u t i s a l s o c o nve n i e n t f o r t h e v a s t a r r a y o f s h o p s a n d r e s t a u r a n t s, a s w e l l a s b e i n g c l o s e t o Tu r n h a m G r e e n & C h i sw i ck P a r k s t a t i o n s ( D i s t r i c t L i n e ) .

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HOUSE HUNTING

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I NEVER THOUGHT I’D SEE

There have been many in my 27+ years, but currently we have a couple who instructed us to sell their house over a year ago in order to relocate to the country. Five houses later and a very patient buyer, we are about to exchange.

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AnVictorian house in Richmond with its original stable block intact. It hasn't been on the market since the 1920s and houses a treasure trove of items from the last 100 years. he Brentham Club on Meadvale Road is proud to be holding the first LTA Tennis Tournament of the Winter Series and we at Sinton Andrews Ealing are proud to be the principle sponsors.

The competition is to be held from 9th – 18th September 2016 and is open to: Grade 4 county level and open to 14U boys, 18U boys, 14U girls and 18U girls. Men's and women's

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singles and doubles, also 40+Men and women singles. It will be played on our new Tiger Turf which was laid last year. By entering and playing these participants can improve their rating. The competition is open to all players with a British Tennis Membership number and we encourage them to ‘have a go’. Enter on The LTA website (lta.org. uk) using the code MID16W0724. u

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he major buzzword around Ealing at the moment is Crossrail. Before opening, it has already had a profound positive effect on the area and we expect this to continue. In the 12 months leading up to March 2016, prime west London prices increased by 4.2 per cent, yet Ealing saw a far higher increase than its neighbours with price growth of 6.7 per cent. An area which has not yet received quite the same level of attention as Ealing is Hanwell, the next stop along the Crossrail line, and I expect strong growth here going forward. It’s a lovely area, with the feel of a country village in parts. u

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Nick Hubbard

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Q&A HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS AREA?

I’ve lived in the Strand on The Green area of Chiswick for five years and worked here for 18 months having come over from Richmond to join Knight Frank.

WHAT IS YOUR ETHOS?

I believe its good customer service that sells houses. Being trustworthy and listening to what people want is key and matching them to the right property is what works.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE PROPERTIES RIGHT NOW?

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My favourite house currently is Rylett Studios which is an amazing conversion from an office space with a vast reception space flooded with natural light.

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Henry Ogden

Lettings Director

Area Manager, Ealing and Kew

Senior Lettings Negotiator

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I began my career in banking but had been investing in property since I was 19, so I decided to mix business with pleasure and make property my career, joining Benham and Reeves Residential Lettings.

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I’m pleased to say we have a good level of quality houses and apartments on our books and an increase in buyers registering. I think we will have a strong Autumn market. u

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MARKETING SUITE AND SHOW APARTMENT COMING SOON

500 Chiswick High Road offers a range of luxurious studios, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses, where the W4 lifestyle can be enjoyed to the full.

• Chiswick Park tube 4 minutes walk • Concierge service • Secure underground parking

• Landscaped residents courtyard, private outdoor space for all apartments • Short stroll to Chiswick’s restaurants and shops

CALL 020 3430 6920 TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST PRICES FROM £420,000 www.redrow.co.uk/500chiswickhighroad Journey times and distances are approximate. Sources: TFL.gov.uk, nationalrail.co.uk, Google maps.

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

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UPPER MALL W6 £1,400PW / £6,067PCM

HAMMERSMITH GROVE W6 £1,300PW / £5,633PCM

• 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • 2 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE • 4 BATHROOMS

• 5 BEDROOMS • FULL WIDTH RECEPTION • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

• WOOD FLOORS • 2 COURTYARD GARDENS • EPC RATING D 57

• 3 BATHROOMS • WEST FACE GARDEN & OSP • EPC RATING B 83

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• 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • RECEPTION • SEPARATE EAT-IN KITCHEN

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

• 3 BATHROOMS (2 EN SUITE) • WEST FACING GARDEN • EPC RATING F 32

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• LARGE BATHROOM • PRIVATE TERRACE • EPC RATING B 86

• EN SUITE BATHROOM • GOOD STORAGE • EPC RATING G 20

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CROMWELL GROVE W6 £410PW / £1,777PCM

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• 4 BATHROOMS • GARDEN • EPC RATING C 74

• BATHROOM • WALLED GARDEN • EPC RATING E 47

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RYLETT CRESCENT W12 GUIDE £1.1M FREEHOLD

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MELROSE GARDENS W6 GUIDE £2,999,950 FREEHOLD

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• 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • DOUBLE RECEPTION • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

• 4 BATHROOMS • 30' WALLED GARDEN • EPC RATING E 53

• 2 BATHROOMS • 45' SOUTHERLY GARDEN • EPC RATING D 59

BROOK GREEN 020 7371 4171

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SULGRAVE ROAD W6 GUIDE £1.15M FREEHOLD

HAMMERSMITH GROVE W6 GUIDE £895,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

• 2/3 BEDROOM COTTAGE • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM • STUDY/BEDROOM 3

• 3 BEDROOMS • LARGE RECEPTION • CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN

• BATHROOM • GARDEN • EPC RATING D 65

BROOK GEEN 020 7371 4171

• 2 BATHROOMS (1 EN SUITE) • OVER 900 SQ FT • EPC RATING D 58

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JUST OFF HAVEN GREEN EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY But the pictures of this lovely detached double fronted house only tell half the story...This is our clients spacious and elegant home of over 3200 sq ft yet with bags of further opportunities to extend. It already has 4 fine receptions,, 5 double bedrooms, ample parking, glorious 120' south facing garden, numerous valuable original features and much, much, more.

£2,695,000 Freehold

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HAVEN "GRIN" COURT ONE TO DEFINITELY MAKE YOU SMILE £749,950 Share of Freehold

BRENTHAM GARDEN ESTATE FOR DON QUIXOTES EVERYWHERE

A stylish 3 bedroom south facing apartment in this highly sought after Art Deco block facing Haven Green therefore moments from Ealing Broadway (Crossrail). A much loved and spacious home that lends itself to those wishing to add their own touches.

That enchanting period cottage you have been dreaming of. A lovely, nicely restored, 2 bedroom end terrace house with an extended ground floor in a sylvan and peaceful setting.

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ituated in the stylish development Dickens Yard, this two bedroom apartment benefits from its close proximity to Ealing Broadway station and Westfield shopping centre. The bright and airy open plan living area comprises a reception with space for dining and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Residents can enjoy a whole host of benefits including a 24 hour concierge, private swimming pool, gym, spa and landscaped gardens. u  Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings Kew, 020 8326 1960; brlets.co.uk

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kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, four double bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms, a walled garden and a sunny roof terrace to the top floor. Friars Stile Road is conveniently located for the beautiful Richmond Park. u  Featherstone Leigh Richmond, 020 8940 2332; featherstoneleigh.co.uk

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four bedroom Victorian house located in this enviable Richmond Hill position, just yards from the beautiful Terraced Gardens. Spread over three floors, this family home offers spacious accommodation and retains an abundance of period charm. There is a large double reception room with feature fireplace, a welcoming entrance hall, a modern

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bathrooms and a kitchen/ breakfast room. This house on Park Road is in excellent condition and is located on a lovely tree lined residential round in the popular Grove Park area. Chiswick overground is just moments

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lovely, larger than A average five/six bedroom family house available to rent in Chiswick.

This property boasts three/ four reception rooms, a large private garden, three

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The property offers vast storage, off street parking and is 3,200 sq ft. u  KFH Chiswick, 020 3792 4490; kfh.co.uk

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Outstanding New Show Apartment Launching Saturday 10th September 11am – 4pm NOW OVER 70% SOLD Join us to celebrate the launch of Apartment 58 our stunning new Show Apartment, a prime example of the enviable views The Star and Garter development offers over Richmond Park, the River Thames and London. Apartment 58, a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom luxurious home, has a private balcony overlooking the entrance to Richmond Park, London’s largest Royal park at 2,500 acres.

The apartment has many stunning features including bespoke kitchen with Miele appliances, bespoke bathrooms with vanity units and feature marble worktops, underfloor heating throughout, comfort cooling to living area and bedrooms, intelligent mood lighting and an audio system by Crestron.

An incomparable lifestyle is assured, with private facilities that include a leisure suite with a pool, spa and treatment room, Harrods concierge and town car. Residents also have exclusive use of the restored landscaped gardens which form a gracious setting for the Grade II Listed building.

Two bedroom, two bathroom apartments from £1,750,000.

Apartment 58 priced at £2,700,000.

Attendance is strictly by appointment only. Please call 0333 666 0102 to confirm your viewing appointment.

The Star and Garter Sales Suite, Richmond Hill, TW10 6RR

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

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www.kerrandco.com Devonport Road, W12 £2,250,000 FH A magnificent double fronted, Victorian, detached 5 bedroom family house providing in excess of 2,590 sq ft (241 sq m) over three floors. Double fronted houses of this stature are rare to the market and therfore needs to be viewed to fully appreciate the wonderful opportunity this presents.

Askew Crescent, W12 £699,950 Share of FH This newly created and naturally light duplex apartment is set over the first and second floors of this recently converted Victorian house. The apartment now provides a generous reception room with stylish open plan kitchen, a master bedroom with en-suite shower room and walk in wardrobe, a second bedroom and family bathroom.

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www.kerrandco.com Lime Grove, W12 £599,950 Share of FH A well presented and spacious one bedroom flat set on the top floor of this four storey Victorian building. The flat offers 736 sq ft of accommodation, which is the size of most two bedroom flats. It also offers a large west facing shared garden to the rear which is accessed to the side. Lime Grove is a popular location close to transport and shopping facilities.

Hadyn Park Road, W12 £1,200,000 FH A fantastic opportunity to acquire this spacious mid terraced Victorian house currently providing over 1,800 sq ft of accommodation over three floors. This house offers potential to further extend in to the side return area (STPP) as well as reconfiguring and enhancing this five bedroom property.

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

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www.kerrandco.com Loftus Road, W12 £950,000 LH An extremely well presented three double bedroom maisonette arranged over the ground and raised ground floors of this imposing end of terrace Victorian house. The property was recently fully renovated and benefits from its own entrance, private rear garden and provides almost 1,300 sq ft of accommodation.

Collingbourne Road, W12 £685,000 Share of FH A well presented, purpose built, two bedroom ground floor Edwardian maisonette located on this quiet residential street.

The property benefits from excellent living space providing a bright and spacious reception room, a large kitchen/dining room leading onto a private 32 foot rear garden. There is potential to extend this property subject to the usual consents.

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www.kerrandco.com Lime Grove, W12 £799,950 LH This wider than average and newly converted maisonette is set on the top floors of this Victorian house. It offers a master bedroom suite, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The reception is open plan to a newly fitted kitchen and excellent storage.

The property benefits from an superb finish throughout.

Townhouse Mews, W12 starting from £1,650,000 FH A remastered and cutting-edge interpretation of these historical and celebrated recording studios. This fabulous development comprises 11 state of the art homes offering exquisite living spaces. All apartments are light and spacious and benefit from the most luxurious specification.

A must see to fully appreciate.

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Meadvale Road W5 Edgehill Edgehill Road, W13 W13 With wideRoad, open views of Pitshanger Park, this stunning 4 bedroom family home is

£1,100,000 Freehold £3,950,000 £3,950,000 Freehold Freehold

presented in excellent order throughout and located moments from Pitshanger Situated Situated in one in one of Ealing`s of Ealing`s most most desirable desirable roads roads this substantial, substantial, Grade Grade II listed, II listed, detached detached Lane and North Ealing Primary School.

Thethis property comprises; entrance hall, sunny family family house house offers offers approximately approximately 4,714 4,714 sq ft sq offt living of living space space andand isstunning arranged is arranged over over three three reception room with feature fireplace and bay window, open-plan kitchen/ floors. floors.

Designed Designed andand built built byfitted renowned by renowned local local architect, architect, Leonard Leonard Shuffery Shuffery (Arts (Arts &toilet.

Crafts), & Crafts), family/dining room with kitchen and separate utility room plus A door leads who lived lived in the in the property property with with his then his family family for for sixty sixty seven seven years. years.

There There are are only only sixteen sixteen to awho secluded patio area and onto the beautiful mature rear garden.

There is the Telephone: Telephone: 020020 8579 8579 5242 5242 houses houses on on Edgehill Road Road and and thisthis property property dominates dominates thefloor, the road road with with its magnificent itstomagnificent Lebanon Lebanon possibility forEdgehill a further extension on the ground subject planning approval. The Email: Email: info@gardinerhomes.co.uk info@gardinerhomes.co.uk 1st floor consists of theDutch master bedroom which has a large balcony with wonderful Cedar Cedar tree tree andand imposing imposing Dutch Gabled Gabled architecture. architecture. www.gardinerhomes.co.uk www.gardinerhomes.co.uk views of the park, luxury bathroom and 2 further bedrooms. The top floor contains a large double bedroom and a contemporary wet room, shower and toilet.

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Colebrook Avenue W13 £1,495,000 Freehold Ashbourne Road W5 £1,299,000 Freehold A spacious semi-detached period home which is currently arranged as 2 self-contained flats. The property is now being sold with planning permission to reinstate back into a single residence with the benefit of planning permission for both a loft and rear extension.

A spacious detached house, benefiting from a very large garden, parking for 2 cars and a garage. The property has generous entertaining space with 3 reception rooms and a large eat-in-kitchen.

Located close to Park Royal and Hanger Lane Underground Stations.

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ThisThis beautiful beautiful family family home home offers offers generous generous proportions proportions Mattock Lane W5 £875,000 SoF Grange Road W5 £699,950 SoF throughout throughout withwith an an appealing appealing layout layout arranged arranged off off a wide a wide andand welcoming welcoming central central hallway. hallway.

The The abundance abundance of light of light throughout throughout the the house house is remarkable. is remarkable.

The The rear rear garden garden is beautiful is beautiful Telephone: Telephone: 020 8579 8579 5242 5242 Newly refurbished garden flat located literally in the centre of Ealing An extremely spacious 3 bedroom ground floor flat,020 with garage, Email: Email: info@gardinerhomes.co.uk info@gardinerhomes.co.uk andand veryvery private private aslocated itashas it has been been landscaped landscaped throughout throughout to high provide to provide a beautifully a beautifully manicured manicured Broadway.

This centrally period property benefits from located moments from The Green which offers a variety of shops, www.gardinerhomes.co.uk www.gardinerhomes.co.uk open open space. space. room, fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, ceilings, large reception restaurants and the Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre. Walpole

family bathroom and a wonderful large private rear garden with shed. Park and Ealing Broadway Station are also both nearby.

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HAZLEDENE ROAD, W4

ÂŁ1,395,000

A newly refurbished and much extended period family house offering an excellent balance of living and entertaining space in this prestigious residential street | Master bedroom with luxury ensuite | Three further bedrooms | Two further bathrooms | Through Reception Room | 21'8 Fully integrated bespoke Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Cloakroom | Private landscaped garden | Under floor heating | Extensive built in storage | Hard wood floors | Ideally situated in this quiet residential street offering close proximity to the shops, bars and restaurants of Fauconberg Parade and numerous transport facilities | No chain | EPC-D.

MERLIN HOUSE, W4

PRICES FROM ÂŁ475,000

A unique boutique development of 15 luxury apartments set within this landmark detached building, running north off Chiswick High Road offering close proximity to all facilities | Master bedroom with luxury ensuite | Extensive built in Storage | Fully integrated kitchen | Under floor heating | Polished Oak flooring | Video entry phone, Automatic lift, Secure parking available by separate negotiation, New lease, 10 year warranty. Ideally situated within close proximity of Tube and Bus routes as well as the extensive facilities on Chiswick High Road

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DALE STREET, W4

ÂŁ1,250,000

A pretty three bedroom 'Glebe Estate' cottage ideally located on the west side of the road with a very open aspect looking down other gardens. Three bedrooms, Large loft, Shower room and separate WC, 25' Through reception room, 16' Kitchen/breakfast room, Cloakroom, Private 26' west facing landscaped garden. Ideally situated on this prestigious residential road offering close proximity to Turnham Green tube station and the extensive facilities on Chiswick High Road. EPC-D.

ST MARYS GROVE, W4

GUIDE ÂŁ1,500,000

A detailed five bedroom period corner property offering exceptional light and a very desirable open aspect | Master bedroom with ensuite | Four further bedrooms | Family bathroom | Large entrance hall | Two reception rooms | Kitchen/Breakfast room | Utility room | Cloakroom | Cellar | Private landscaped garden | Ideally situated in this prestigious residential road offering close proximity to Fauconberg Parade and numerous transport facilities |

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F i n l a y B r e w e r, S h e p h e r d ’s B u s h

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t would be true to say that heading up the lettings team at Finlay Brewer was not my childhood dream.

Like many of my colleagues at Finlay Brewer, I had a reasonably protracted route into the industry that I now call home; starting in publishing, moving into public relations and, for the 12 years before I arrived in Brook Green, pubs.

The “pub years” were, to borrow from Mr Dickins, the best of times and the worst of times. Realising my ten-year dream of opening an independent pub was a wonderful feeling and an unforgettable experience, but after several good years, a change in fortune and the unfortunate influence of a no-good, Liverpudlian, business partner left me a short hop, skip and a jump from bankruptcy. The business I truly loved had ultimately led me into a life of renting funded by a career in lettings.

Some might consider the move from pub landlord to estate agent as an unusual one, but in reality there are plenty of obvious transferrable skills between the two professions.

They both rely on an ability to be

I always recommend that the people who do not know the area try out the local pubs

good with people, to form solid productive relationships in short spaces of time and to ensure that the service you provide is efficient, successful and ultimately rewarding.

I think it has helped that I have always secretly harboured an interest in property. I am the friend that, when invited for dinner, always feels the need to find a way to have a wander around the host’s home. In my past, I might have taken criticism for being nosey, but now I know that these solo sorties into the parts of friends’ houses that are not on show, was the beginning of my training in the property market.

Brook Green, Brackenbury Village and Shepherds Bush are fantastic areas to work in. They both have a much sought after

sense of community and an interestingly diverse population.

As an ex-publican, I always recommend that people who do not know the area try out the local pubs. If you don’t feel a connection with the people inside, it may be that you don’t feel an empathy with the people outside. Fortunately, with the likes of The Havelock, the Bird in Hand and the Anglesey, it’s been a successful way to attract tenants and keep the pubs busy. A good all round result!

The result of the recent EU Referendum has certainly had a noticeable effect on the sales market in London. However, if you look at the overall industry as a seesaw with the sales end having a (temporary) lull, we expect the lettings side of the business to keep nudging skywards, consolidating a good summer with a strong end to the year. In most cases, we are not in the business of helping our applicants with their long term dreams, but in the current climate, we might just be the ones most likely to be found celebrating in the pub after work. And that’s not too shabby a situation in which to find oneself in at the moment! u

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Antrobus Road, Chiswick, W4 £1,195,000

A beautiful mid terrace Victorian house arranged over three floors, boasting three double bedrooms, two exceptionally spacious bathrooms, a light and airy kitchen/diner, plus a double reception.

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

This property is situated on a idyllic residential road close to the fantastic amenities of Chiswick High Road, as well as Chiswick Park underground station.

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The Avenue, West Ealing, W13 £869,000 Ealing 020 8799 3890 ealing.sales@kfh.co.uk

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A truly unique 17th century Church conversion, featuring original stained glass windows, exposed beams and beautiful stone work.

Situated in the St. Stephen’s conservation area within easy reach of West Ealing mainline station (future Crossrail) and Ealing Broadway town centre. The tranquil open spaces of Cleveland and Pitshanger Parks are also nearby.

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Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms Two storeys Ample charm and character Allocated parking Communal garden Leasehold EPC rating E

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The Avenue, West Ealing, W13 £2,495,000 Ealing 020 8799 3890 ealing.sales@kfh.co.uk

A truly exceptional family home offering an abundance of natural light, impressive living space and a wealth of luxury fittings throughout. Arranged over four floors this property boasts 3,853 sq ft of accommodation and provides five double bedrooms, a family bathroom and three en suites and a games room. Additional features include a dumbwaiter lift, laundry chute and balcony.

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Five double bedrooms Family bathroom plus three en suites Games/entertainment room Study room Utility room Garden and terrace Freehold EPC rating C

Ideally located a short walk to West Ealing mainline station (future Crossrail) with Ealing Broadway station and town centre within easy reach.

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Ealing Mews, Hanwell, UB2 Prices from £275,000

Ealing Mews offers 24 contemporary one and two bedroom apartments, set within a gated development. Boasting open plan living areas and large bedrooms, the apartments within this development are perfect for buyers looking on the outskirts of the capital.

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

Set amongst riverside paths, several large parks, golf courses and with excellent transport links (Crossrail) to the capital, these apartments provide a great opportunity for buyers in an area offering the best of both worlds.

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One and two bedroom apartments High specification Parking available Ten year warranty Walking distance from Hanwell station Excellent transport links Close to local amenities 250 year lease

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Valetta Road, Acton, W3 £2,300 pcm Chiswick 020 8987 0099 chiswick.lettings@kfh.co.uk

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This split level maisonette boasts tall ceilings, spacious bedrooms and a well kept garden. This is the perfect family home as it has two double bedrooms plus a spare room, which could be used as a study or a third bedroom. The bathrooms and kitchen are also finished to a high standard.

This property is within walking distance of several local schools, as well as Acton town mainline station and Turnham Green underground station.

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Two or three bedrooms Two bathrooms Spacious reception Modern kitchen Separate dining room Stylish private garden Unfurnished EPC rating E

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

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St. Marks Road, Ealing, W5 £2,075 pcm

This immaculate two bedroom cottage has undergone extensive refurbishment but retains its original character and charm. Modern features include underfloor heating, well-insulated walls and a double glazed roof in the bathroom.

Ealing 020 8799 3899 ealing.lettings@kfh.co.uk

With beautiful views over Ealing Common, this unique property is conveniently situated a short walk from Ealing Common underground station and Ealing Broadway underground and mainline stations.

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

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King Street, Hammersmith, W6 £2,578 pcm Hammersmith 020 8563 9889 hammersmith.lettings@kfh.co.uk

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A stunning apartment situated in a newly built property, boasting two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open plan kitchen/reception and a private balcony.

This development offers superb transport links. Just a short walk away, Ravenscourt Park underground station offers the District Line, while Hammersmith underground station provides easy links to the West End. Motorists can also enjoy the convenience of the nearby Westway providing connections to central London.

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Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms Open plan layout Wood flooring Balcony Furnished EPC rating C

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

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PROPERTY / CATCHMENT AREAS Two bedroom flat on Glentworth Street, Marylebone for sale at £1.55m with KFH Marylebone (020 3792 5745)

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n the face of it parents in London’s central boroughs should have a wide choice of state secondary schools to send their children to – there are 112 secondary schools for them to choose from. But of these only 23 are 'Outstanding' and 20 'Good', so competition is white hot for these better establishments and consequently only two thirds of parents get their first choice.

To try and allay furious parents and balance the system, most schools work hard to filter applications by prioritising some children over others. These often include those with disabilities, particular religions (for faith schools), academic ability and the most controversial one… proximity to the school. But not all do this.

For example, The Grey Coat Hospital in Pimlico where Michael Gove famously sent his daughter in 2014, does not have a catchment area.

Parents who want to send their children to an 'Outstanding' state school in central London may have one choice left – to move close to their target school and hope to fall within its catchment area, a trend that has made homes within these areas 25% more expensive, according to Savills. So how much might these homes cost? Here we look at six of central London’s 'Outstanding' schools to look at the property markets their catchment areas. u

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Where: Lambeth, SE1 7HS Last inspected: 2015 Pupils: 359 Gender: mixed Type: Free school

NOTRE DAME ROMAN CATHOLIC GIRLS’ SCHOOL

Where: Lambeth Last inspected: 2012 Pupils: 602 Gender: Girls Type: Voluntary aided

PROPERTY AROUND THE SCHOOLS:

This is a market for flat buyers, which start at £300,000 for a one bedroom and rise to £2.65 million for a luxury three bedroom.

The bulk of two bedroom apartments for sale are between £600,000 and £750,000 Three bedroom flat on the Walworth Road, £1.25m with KFH London Bridge (020 3792 2689)

PIMLICO ACADEMY

Where: Pimlico SW1V 3AT Last inspected: 2010 Pupils: 2,000 Gender: Mixed Type: Academy

PROPERTY AROUND THE SCHOOLS:

Pimlico Academy has a wide catchment area which is approximately a three mile circle around the school, but the schools’ own pupil heat map reveals that most come from Pimlico and Vauxhall. Despite being in the heart of London, it’s largely a house market ranging from £700,000 for a post-war three bedroom terraced house between Kennington and Vauxhall to around £4.5 million for a period two bedroom terrace near Sloane Square. But prices quickly escalate to tens of millions for the larger houses off Eaton Terrace.

ST MARYLEBONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL

Where: Marylebone, W1U 5BA Last inspected: 2014 Pupils: 33 Gender: Mixed Type: Free school

PROPERTY AROUND THE SCHOOLS:

This is an expensive catchment to join.

Prices start at £600,000 for a two-bedroom flat to £5 million for a luxury penthouse.

But the median price is around £1.5 million for a two bed example.

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WESTBOURNE PARK VILLAS

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£2,375,000 Starting from

estbourne Park Villas W is a distinct and elegant period building, consisting of two unique, two and three bedroom, duplex apartments.

Commanding an eye-catching corner position on Westbourne Park Road and Westbourne Park Villas, this one-time Buddhist Centre was built in 1836 and is now complemented by luxury living spaces designed to a high standard.

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This oneΩtime Buddhist Centre was built in 1836 and is now complemented by luxury living spaces ceilings and parquet flooring provide a framework for modern interiors combined with traditional style stone fireplaces. Bespoke Roundhouse kitchens fitted with high-specification appliances, RAKO mood lighting and recessed flush ceiling speakers are some of the leading-edge features characteristic to the property. u  Bective Leslie Marsh New Homes 020 7313 7711; bective.co.uk

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BRACKENBURY SQUARE

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£530,000 Starting from

rackenbury Square, located in sought after Shepherd’s Bush, offers residents luxurious modern living in west London.

This exceptional Notting Hill Sales development features a private landscaped courtyard at its heart – the perfect haven in an urban setting.

London living is made easy with kitchen’s kitted out by Dekko Interiors and the majority of apartments benefitting from a balcony, terrace or garden. In addition all have essential secured allocated underground parking.

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Brackenbury Square is walking distance from an array of local amenities including the Brewdog bar and live music venue and Shepherd’s Bush Empire. The expanding Westfield shopping centre, redevelopment of the BBC building, quick access to

the borough’s flagship park, Ravenscourt Park and only minutes from Goldhawk Road Underground station, make this an exciting place to call home. u  Brackenbury Square 020 3137 9530; sales@brackenburysquare.co.uk

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EXCEPTIONAL 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

SHOWHOME NOW AVAILABLE TO VIEW Our inspirational new Showhome is now open and ready to view, showcasing the outstanding attention to detail, high quality specifications and superb living spaces found throughout each of the homes at Forty5 Eaton Rise.

This magnificent Victorian mansion has been sensitively restored and extended to create just eight fabulous 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, promising supremely comfortable living in elegant surroundings. Visit us today to discover more.

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AYCLIFFE ROAD, W12 £1,275,000 FREEHOLD A GENUINELY IMPRESSIVE FIVE BEDROOM EDWARDIAN HOME WITH FURTHER POTENTIAL TO EXTEND. Offered in extremely good condition throughout, the property further benefits from an unusual level of natural light and a 33 foot garden.

Aycliffe Road is an attractive residential street situated north of the Uxbridge Road, which provides a tree lined quiet environment suitable for families.

Double Reception Room | Kitchen / Diner | 5 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Garden | Out Building / Play Room | 2104 sq Ft / 195.5 Sq M | EPC Rating Band D

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WELLESLEY ROAD, W4 3AP £1,799,950 Stunning four bedroom Edwardian house finished to an extremely high standard. This property offers a huge amount of living space with wellproportioned rooms. Four double bedrooms, three baths and an abundance of storage space.

Located on Wellesley Road thus being moments away from Chiswick High Road, Chiswick Park and Gunnersbury tube and mainline stations. | Freehold | Four bedrooms | Three bathrooms | Semi-detached | Garden | Off street parking | EPC F

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

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SOUTHERTON ROAD, W6 £799,950 SHARE OF FREEHOLD A FABULOUS MAISONETTE ARRANGED OVER THE UPPER TWO FLOORS OF A MID TERRACE VICTORIAN HOUSE. Offered in extremely good condition throughout, the property benefits from a private terrace which spans the full width of the property.

Southerton Road is within extremely close proximity of Hammersmith underground station, where four lines are on offer. A variety of shops, bars and restaurants can be found not only in Hammersmith, but also Brackenbury Village.

Reception Room | Kitchen | 3 Bedrooms | Bathroom | Roof Terrace | 788 Sq Ft / 73.2 Sq M | EPC Rating Band D

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

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MONTAGUE GARDENS, W3 £1,500,000 Set on one of the area's most sought after roads this semi-detached home has charm in abundance. On the ground floor there is a wide and welcoming entrance hall with original fireplace and sublime tiled floor, dining room with high ceilings typical of the period, downstairs cloakroom and large kitchen diner; the largest of the three reception rooms is at the rear, leading through to the conservatory. The garden is truly magnificent with mature apple trees and a lawned and paved seating area. To the first floor there are five good sized bedrooms, two bathrooms and utility area. The property also offers scope to extend (STPP), further benefits are the off street parking at the front of the property and its close proximity to transport links.

Three Reception Rooms | Large Kitchen/Diner | Five Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms | Conservatory | Mature Garden | Freehold | EPC: D

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

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ELLERSLIE ROAD, W12 £750 P/W (£3,250 PCM)

A light and spacious five bedroom two bathroom ictorian house over three levels with roof terrace and a garden of over ft.

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For more information on this property call Shepherd s Bush Acton Office | 020 8735 3255

CHISWICK HIGH ROAD, W4 £692 P/W (£2,987

HEATHFIELD COURT, W4 £346 PER WEEK

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For more information on this property call Chiswick Office | 020 8994 7096

For more information on this property call Chiswick Office | 020 8994 7096

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SINCLAIR ROAD, W14 £495 P/W (£2,145 PCM)

ADDISON GARDENS, W14 £380 P/W (£1,647 PCM)

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For more information on this property call ammersmith Branch | 020 7371 4466

For more information on this property call ammersmith Office | 020 7371 4466

HILLCREST RD, W3 £646 P/W (£2,800 PCM)

WESTERN GARDENS, W5 £796 P/W (£3,450 PCM)

Downstairs Toilet & Utility/Cloakroom | Basement | Three Large Double

Kitchen/Breakfast Room & Utility Room | Ensuite Master Bedroom & Dressing

Bedrooms | Beautiful Large Family Bathroom | Fees Apply | EPC: E

Room | Set Over Three floors | Fees Apply | EPC: E

For more information on this property call Ealing & Acton Office | 020 8897 0123

For more information on this property call Ealing & Acton Office | 020 8896 0123

A stunning three bedroom Edwardian house retaining many period features which has been refurbished to a very high standard.

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Lovely five/six bedroom Edwardian family home with excellent access to Ealing Common and Ealing Broadway tube stations.

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We guarantee to buy your existing home, freeing you from the frustrations of waiting for the right offer or getting stuck in a lengthy chain, and there are no agents’ fees to pay. It couldn’t be simpler; contact our specialised sales team today*.

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www.londonsquare.co.uk *Part Exchange is available on selected properties at London Square Teddington, subject to availability and London Square’s terms and conditions. Please ask your Sales Consultant for further details. Enhanced photography depicts the landscaped garden square at London Square Teddington. Photography depicts the show homes at London Square Teddington and are indicative only. Details and prices are correct at time of going to press - September 2016.

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Easy modern living by the River

Apartments to rent at Kew Bridge from £365 per week

1 Beds from £365 per week

2 Beds from £510 per week

Premier waterfront development 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments Residents Gym, 24 Concierge, Parking 2 mins walk from Kew Bridge station Chiswick Park Tube and Kew Botanical Gardens nearby

Call us now on 020 3417 4316 or email kew@brlets.co.uk or visit www.brlets.co.uk Unit 15, 8 Kew Bridge Road, Kew, TW8 0FJ

London branches: Canary Wharf | City | Colindale Ealing | Fulham | Greenwich | Hammersmith Hampstead | Highgate | Hyde Park | Kensington | Kew Knightsbridge | Nine Elms | Surrey Quays | Wapping International: Hong Kong | India | Malaysia | Singapore

Additional charges apply: Tenancy Agreement, Credit Check & Inventory Report. For details visit www.brlets.co.uk/tenantinfo

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£1,290 pw Unfurnished

3 Bedrooms | Reception | 3 Bathrooms | Apartment Private Garden | Nearby amenities | EPC – E Kew 020 3417 4316

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Sixteen branches open six days a week Monday - Saturday Canary Wharf | City | Colindale | Ealing | Fulham | Greenwich | Hammersmith | Hampstead Highgate | Hyde Park | Kensington | Kew | Knightsbridge | Nine Elms | Surrey Quays | Wapping Additional charges apply: Tenancy Agreement, Credit Check & Inventory Report. For details visit www.brlets.co.uk/tenantinfo

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To arrange a viewing or for more information call

020 7319 9783

Ealing Broadway

£385 pw Furnished

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Fulham Reach

£550 pw Furnished

1 Bedroom | Reception | 1 Bathroom | Apartment 24hr Concierge | Gym | Spa | EPC – B

1 Bedroom | Reception | 1 Bathroom | Apartment 24hr Concierge | Gym | Spa | EPC – C

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2 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Apartment 24hr Concierge | Gym | Parking | EPC – B

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Kew 020 3417 4316

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THE AVENUE

 W13

£869,000

truly unique 17th Century church conversion on an island site in one of Ealing's coveted locations. Original features include stained glass windows, exposed beams and beautiful stone work. Situated in the St. Stephens conservation area, easy reach to West Ealing station (future Crossrail), Pitshanger Village and Ealing Broadway station and town centre, all offering a wealth of amenities. Tranquil Cleveland and Pitshanger Park are also nearby. u KFH Ealing, 020 3792 4499; kfh.co.uk

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RYLETT CRESCENT

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£1,999,000

beautiful semidetached family home with a blend of period features and a rustic chic style. The property is situated on a popular and quiet residential street close to the open spaces of Ravenscourt Park. This Victorian family home has been beautifully renovated to provide a successful blend of period features with modern amenities, maintaining fantastic proportions throughout. There are five bedrooms, an open plan kitchen

and dining room, and a separate double reception room opening out onto the generous and secluded garden. u Savills Chiswick, 020 8987 5550; savills.com

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HAVEN GREEN COURT

 W5

£749,950

superbly placed apartment in this ultra A convenient and fashionable location overlooking Haven Green and falling within the Haven Green conservation area. Ealing Broadway town centre and

station is just a few moments stroll away. This delightful, light and airy apartment is approached via elegant communal hallways and is rich in period appeal. It has been in the same ownership for many

years and has been wellmaintained, benefitting from double glazing throughout. u Sinton Andrews Ealing Broadway, 020 8599 1990; sintonhomes.com

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Dashwood House Dickens Yard, Ealing W5 Apartments to rent from £350 per week

1 Beds from £350 per week

2 Beds from £485 per week

High spec apartments Residents Pool, Gym, 24hr Concierge 3 minute walk to Ealing Broadway station

Call us now on 020 3302 5763 or email ealing@brlets.co.uk or visit www.brlets.co.uk 2 Dickens Yard, Longfield Avenue, Ealing W5 2TD

London branches: Canary Wharf | City | Colindale | Ealing Fulham | Greenwich | Hammersmith | Hampstead | Highgate Hyde Park | Kensington | Kew | Knightsbridge | Nine Elms Surrey Quays | Wapping International: Hong Kong | India | Malaysia | Singapore

Additional charges apply: Tenancy Agreement, Credit Check & Inventory Report.

For details visit www.brlets.co.uk/tenantinfo

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• 16 free personal training sessions in your first year • Nutrition and weight management clinic and courses • Massive indoor sports dome • 25 metre heated outdoor pool • Luxurious indoor pools • Over 100 classes per week • 17 tennis & sports courts • 4 dedicated mini tennis courts • ECB cricket and FA football pitches • Triathlon Club • The Running School • Swim Smooth Swim Squad • Spa, saunas & steam room • The Park Club MediSpa (open to non-members) • 1.25km outdoor running track • Extensive terraces overlooking main cricket pitch • Adult only restaurant & bar • Waiter service and self-serve family restaurants & bar • Complimentary towels & toiletries • Extraordinary all year round events calendar • OFSTED approved crèche & holiday club • Chill Zone • Indoor interactive play zones • Term Time and Holiday children’s sports and activities including junior tennis, football, cricket, martial arts, ballet, swimming, gymnastics, arts & crafts • Giant sandpit, zip wire and outdoor adventure play • Private member parking • 27 acres of private grounds

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