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ew things scream summer like al-fresco dining and July is the month to make this happen. We’ve hunted down the city’s best sun-traps to while away the balmy evenings on page 50. Summer time also signals festival fever but for those unwilling to don the wellies, Kew the Music is the event for you.

This glorious week-long festival of summer picnics and live music is back with one of its strongest line-ups ever. The best part? You don’t even need to pitch a tent.

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nights, along with a selection of the season’s best swimsuits. You can wear one whilst poolside in paradise. Or, if you’ll be topping up your tan on home turf, turn to page 56 to get serious wanderlust over our Indonesian escape. We’ve also talked tennis with Boris Becker, caught up with Ruby Wax and explored Lee Broom’s design world.

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GIFFORDS RETURNS Giffords Circus returns to Chiswick House this summer with a new baroque-inspired show, Any Port in a Storm. Acts include Cuban acrobatic troupe who play the king’s troupe of courtier acrobats, Russian gymnast Sergii Poliakov, an Italian juggler, a Spanish comedy duo, a Hungarian Csikos rider and a Ukranian flyer. 29 June-10 July. giffordscircus.com

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REVEAL FESTIVAL Un ti l 7 Ju ly V&A xplore the beautiful new spaces of the V&A Exhibition Road Quarter, E with a week-long festival celebrating the Museum's architecture, heritage and history. Highlights include an immersive light exhibition by Simon Heijdens and a showcase from British fashion designer, Molly Goddard. u Cromwell Road, Knightsbidge, SW7, vam.ac.uk

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Soul of a Nation

Fro m 2 2 Ju n e Well c o m e C o ll e c ti o n f you built a museum of nature in the 21st century, what would it look like?

I Remaking is the second phase of Making Nature and is made up of items lent by members of the public that show what nature means to them. The idea is to create a snapshot of nature in modern life and see what we can learn from it. u 183 Euston Roads, NW1; wellcomecollection.org

F rom 12 July Tate Modern

This exhibition turns the idea of 'black art' on its head, tracing an overlooked 20-year period of creative innovation among AfricanAmerican artists, against the backdrop of the Civil Rights movement. Soul of a Nation shines a bright light on the vital contribution of black artists to a dramatic period in American art and history.

GIFFORD’S CIRCUS Un ti l 1 0 Ju ly C hi s wi c k Ho u s e iffords Circus returns with a baroque-inspired show, Any Port in a G Storm. Acts include Cuban acrobatic troupe, Russian gymnast Sergii Poliakov, an Italian juggler, a Spanish comedy duo, a Hungarian Csikos rider and a Ukranian flyer. u Chiswick House and Gardens, W4; giffordscircus.com

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ARTS & CULTURE / TALKING TOPICS REAL TENNIS CHAMPIONS TROPHY 1 1 - 16 Ju ly Ha m p to n C o u r t Pa l a c e ampton Court are inviting the H world’s top tennis players to the palace to battle it out on the historic court. For five days this summer, tennis returns to its spiritual home as Hampton Court plays host to the world’s greatest players competing on the world’s most historic court. This new annual event celebrates the skill of this ancient sport and fuses an innovative playing format with a pursuit once beloved by kings. u East Molesey, Surrey, KT8; hrp.org.uk

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Experience the world’s largest annual flower show in the historic setting of Hampton Court Palace. Explore innovative show gardens and snap a picture of the stunning flower displays. Watch demonstrations by both celebrity gardeners and chefs, get tips on gardening in a changing climate and shop for garden supplies to create your own little oasis at home.

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11 - 16 July Ke w G ardens his glorious week-long T festival of summer picnics and live music is back at Kew’s stunning gardens. The event returns with a fantastic line-up that offers something for everyone. Guests are welcome to pack a picnic or enjoy the open-air bars and tasty street food stalls. Headliners this year include All Saints and Mary J. Blige. u Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, TW9; kewthemusic.org

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HYPER JAPAN 14 -16 Ju ly To b ac c o D o c k aking over London’s iconic Tobacco Dock venue, Hyper Japan will transform the space into a unique celebration of music, food, drink, fashion and technology, drawing inspiration from both the traditional and

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Game, Set & Lunch

Absolutely catches up with Boris Becker and Annabel Croft to talk tennis, success and SW19 Wo r d s H e l e n B r o w n Photography rebecca noonan

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16-year-old Boris Becker was brought to San Lorenzo fresh from his success at Queen’s Club by tennis legend and coach, Ion Tiriac.

He ordered a steak and pasta, followed by a lemon sorbet, and that became his pre-match ritual. It was what he ordered the night before his record-breaking singles victory in 1985. ‘That became my diet before every single match,’ Boris says, sitting now at a corner table in San Lorenzo Wimbledon over 30 years later with Annabel Croft.

Founded in 1969, San Lorenzo is as much a part of Wimbledon heritage as tennis whites, strawberries and Champagne. Stationed at the bottom of the hill in this charming borough, the upmarket Italian boasts a list of diners that reads like the Wimbledon tournament leader board. Ghigo Berni and his brother Paolo – sons of Lorenzo and Mara Berni of the legendary San Lorenzo in Beauchamp Place – have fed just about every tennis champion of the past five

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decades. Andre Agassi had the local mothers of Wimbledon fawning over him as he dined and Martina Navratilova hosted her retirement party here. Stan Smith comes here to eat and his picture hangs on the wall. Last year, the place was frequented by Maria Sharapova and the Williams sisters, to name just a few.

The floors are tiled with cream slabs and the walls hung with quirky and considered art. Alongside Stan Smith are black and white shots of Nastase and Adriano Panatta. Beyond the bar is a second, quieter dining room and outside an al fresco area.

We’re here with restaurant owner Ghigo and Annabel Croft - former British number one tennis player, presenter and frequent visitor to San Lorenzo. The three share an affectionate friendship that dates back to Boris and Annabel’s playing days.

Tennis stars these days are arguably fitter than ever, thanks to fierce coaches and stricter diets, but what was impressive about the players of the young Tiriac generation was their ability to perform exceptionally on court whilst maintaining a spirited social life off it.

Annabel and Boris reminisce fondly on

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ARTS & CULTURE / PROFILE (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) BORIS, ANNABEL AND GHIGO AT SAN LORENZO WIMBLEDON

GHIGO BERNI & his brother PAOLO have FED JUST ABOUT EVERY TENNIS GREAT of the past FIVE DECADES Wednesday nights spent at China White and dinners-turned-discos at Tramp.

‘I remember seeing Boris, hobbling around on crutches,’ Annabel recalls. ‘He was 16 and beating Bill Scanlon on court two, but he’d sprained his ankle. I remember going to a nightclub and he was there on his crutches,’ she says.

‘It was an era when players were much more photographed,’ Ghigo tells us. ‘We would have paparazzi here all the time, especially for people like Gabriela Sabatini and Annabel. I remember those days really fondly.’

It was during this time - when Boris was here pretty much every night, at the same table - that he met Ghigo and his family. ‘We’re talking 32-33 years ago. I don’t think I’ve eaten more food out of any other restaurant in the world,’ Boris says.

Ghigo’s parents are the godparents of Boris’

children and there is even a pizza named after his son, Noah.

Boris’ generation was the last to really enjoy a decent dinner and drink after knocking a few balls about on the court. ‘We underestimate - especially the top players - how much pressure they are under now,’ he says. ‘They’re all part of a bigger picture and that is the entertainment industry. You have kids and young adults watching - impressionable people - and the players become role models even though they don’t want to be,’ he explains. So did he realise the magnitude of what he’d achieved at the time? Not at all; he believes ‘it was the innocence of youth. It was the mid 80’s and sports didn’t really exist in Germany at the time, with the exception of a few footballers.’

When he hit that last brutal serve against Kevin Curren to lift the Wimbledon title, he became part of championship folklore.

We look back now and see that of course he was always going to do well.

Playing abilities aside, he had the mentality to completely disengage with outside pressures when on the court. ‘I think it’s one of the harshest sports in terms

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of psychology, because you can’t really prepare for it,’ Annabel says.

Boris credits Tiriac for this winning sports mindset. ‘He would say the purpose of today is to win the match. So what do we have to do today to win the match?’ Boris recalls.

This strength of mind is the mark of a great player. Boris believes it’s part of the battle; 'You don’t win a tennis match just by hitting the ball,’ he says. ‘As a coach, I thought it was important to practise a lot, but I rated the match mentality much higher,’ he continues.

This was certainly evident during his stint with Djokovic. After crashing out of the French Open final, Djokovic went on to lift the Wimbledon trophy under the guidance of Boris. ‘It’s how you react and deal with certain situations that counts,’ he tells us, ‘It’s not what you do on the practise court, it’s what you do in the match.’

Boris now lives in Wimbledon and his career has turned full circle. This year we’ll see him commentating at the tournament again. And as for coaching, will we see him return to the sidelines? ‘I wouldn’t rule it out, a few players have asked me - both male and female,’ he says. ‘Coaching is a very time consuming commitment though. I’m on standby for my family, but you also have to be on standby for the players,’ he explains.

For him, the ‘weekend is the weekend’ which he enjoys at the home he has made here in Wimbledon, still eating three times a week at San Lorenzo. It’s easy to see why he, Annabel and so many tennis greats have developed such a fondness for the place.

It has the alluring charm of an authentic Italian trattoria and with food to match.

As a mecca for the tennis world, and with the Wimbledon fortnight on the horizon, this iconic eatery will always be an inherent aspect of Wimbledon’s heritage. ◆

IN 1986, BORIS SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED HIS WIMBLEDON TITLE, DEFEATING WORLD NO. 1 IVAN LENDL IN STRAIGHT SETS IN THE FINAL

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Ruby Wax is frazzled. Who isn't? We catch up with her ahead of her new show that fuses comedy and mindfulness Interview Pendle Harte

PENDLE HARTE: How frazzled are you today, Ruby?

RUBY WAX: Not frazzled at all! I do have to write a book, but that’s a pleasure and it’s so interesting that it doesn’t feel like a job. It’s called How To Be Human and I’m writing it with a monk and a neuroscientist. It has all the answers.

University offers a master’s programme in Mindfuness and Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) so I thought there must be something to it. I only did it because they offered it at Oxford.

PH: Tell us about the show?

RW: It’s a comedy. You can give good information when you make people laugh. Bill Bryson does it and he’s my hero, dotting everything through with comedy. I go off piste a lot. The show isn’t about depression at all – you can’t keep on about the same thing. There are lots of kids in the audience – it isn’t old fans.

It’s a fantastically entertaining show that remains conversational as well as being funny and insightful. It’s your passport to saner living. I might not be sane myself but I do a pretty good imitation.

PH: That sounds promising. What are the answers?

RW: A lot of the book is their conversation. Part of our brain still functions as if it is hundreds of thousands of years ago and we haven’t yet learned to adjust our dials for the 21st century.

That's why we're frazzled.

PH: What is the definition of frazzled?

RW: We’re all frazzled. Everybody is. It’s not being stressed, it’s thinking about stress. It’s getting stressed about stress.

It’s thinking ‘why have I only got 15,000 friends on Facebook?’ and ‘why don’t I make enough money?’ We’re living in such a wired society and everybody feels that way. Even kids do.

PH: Your book Frazzled advises mindful methods. Do they work long term?

RW: You have to keep pumping it – it’s like going to the gym. You have to work the muscle in your brain. Oxford

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PH: Is it going well?

RW: So far it’s more popular than any of my other shows. I have hit the zeitgeist with the subject and it’s not a lecture – it’s funny. It’s totally scripted but I make it feel spontaneous, and then I let the audience talk and it really is spontaneous.

PH: Do you find it exhausting?

RW: No! Because I love it. I go out during the interval and talk to people – hearing their stories will never drain me. I hate

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– that's exhausting.

Doing the show isn't cocktail parties and talking to people about how successful they are and making small talk – that’s exhausting.

PH: When did you first notice you were funny?

RW: Alan Rickman told me when we were at the RSC. I wanted to be a classical actress and he told me it wouldn’t happen and that I should write some comedy instead. I knew at high school that I never got the good-looking boys and that being funny was my ammo. These days, at home, I’m not just funny – I’m an object of total ridiculousness.

PH: What does a normal day look like for you?

RW: There is no normal day. I do these eclectic jobs – this Saturday I’m teaching then doing a thing at parliament. I can work anywhere – I’ll get on a train and that’s my office.

Ruby Wax photographed by Steve Ullathorne

PH: What do you do to relax?

RW: Kayak. Sleep a lot. Travel to Cape Town.

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PH: What are you doing next?

RW: I hate that question. I mean, isn’t this enough? I’ll probably do a tour for the book. I’ll need the monk and the neuroscientist though – I’ve got the monk, he’s moved in with us actually. I call him my airfreshener. He’s hilarious. But he’s very in demand (his mother was in the Kumars) and he’s kind of a movie star monk. The neuroscientist is a teacher at Yale – he’s really good looking. ◆

Frazzled, a show based on Ruby Wax’s book A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled (Penguin, £6.99) is at the Leicester Square Theatre from 30 May to 24 June. rubywax.net

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HIGH STREET BRANDS UTERQÜE The lesser-known sister of high street chain Zara, Uterqüe offers that elusive balance of grown-up elegance and trend-led detail.

Perfect for chic investment pieces, the brand’s jewellery line is known as the high street secret of countless fashion editors.

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RELATED APPAREL Created by two generations of one family, Related Apparel is the contemporary new fashion brand offering stylish and wearable pieces for the modern women. Perfect for girly separates and wardrobe staples, Related has taken Instagram by storm, delivering sellout look after sell-out look. relatedapparel.com

◆ SAMSØE & SAMSØE Rooted in Scandinavian simplicity, Samsøe & Samsøe dates back to 1993 when brothers Klaus and Preben opened a small shop in Copenhagen. Fast forward two decades and the brand combines the utilitarian energy of Copenhagen street style with a quintessentially Scandinavian spirit. samsoe.com

Cast Away

◆ FINERY Launched in 2014, Finery is the London-born brand making modern and sophisticated looks without compromising on quality. Their collections offer an innovative attention to detail, alongside dramatic silhouettes and distinctive prints, making it great for unusual occasion wear.

N12H

Born in Los Angeles, raised in Sydney and Hong Kong, and working in NYC, Tokyo and London; N12H’s Nerissa Lee is the definition of an international woman.

Named after the New York city apartment where the label was born, N12H offers polished, trend-led looks for a jet set generation. n12h.com

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FASHION / NOTES RETRO RECONNAISSANCE

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Prada

of the best

They might look like they’ve been plucked from your Grandmother’s curtains c.1975, but my goodness do we love retro prints.

Prada has jumped in at the deep end for SS17 with a collection packed full of throwback fabrics. This printed crepe de chine shirt ticks all the boxes with its bold, geometric print and maraboutrimmed cuffs. Elegant when tucked into a midi skirt or cool with dark denim; £945. net-a-porter.com

MINI BAGS NANNACAY

Straw Baby Roge Black Pom Pom Bag £95; avenue32.com

NEW NUDES Christian Louboutin

Following their innovative nude shoe launch in the summer of 2013, Christian Louboutin has continued the story with two new styles. The Christeriva, a ribbon-laced heel, and the Cherrysandal, a chunky ankle strap style, both come in seven shades. One for every complexion. Nude never looked so good. christianlouboutin.com

MAYRA FEDANE

Mini Nicole Shoulder Bag £1,107; farfetch.com

& OTHER STORIES

Mini Leather Saddle Bag £69; stories.com

KOOL KICKS Puma x The Kooples

Drop everything. PUMA has teamed up with Parisian lifestyle label The Kooples for one seriously cool collaboration.

The Kooples brings all their rock n’ roll glamour to PUMA’s Clyde trainers - a low-top style that was created in the 1970s and named after basketball icon Walt “Clyde” Frazier. Coming in black and white, they’ll bring athleisure luxe to any floaty floral dress. thekooples.com

MANGO

Mini Leather Bucket Bag, £35.99; matchesfashion.com

SIMON MILLER

Bonsai 20 Nubuck Bucket Bag £480; net-a-porter.com

CATCH 22 Sophie Hulme

Cocktail stirrers, straws and whistles are the unlikely source of inspiration for Sophie Hulme’s pre-fall '17 catch collection. Coming in a range of sizes and colours, each one is cut in smooth saddle leather. This pastel pink iteration fulfils all our mini bag dreams and will add just the right amount of sweetness to your summer wardrobe; £295 sophiehulme.com

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GUCCI

Mini Leather Chain Bag £1,290; gucci.com

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FASHION / TREND MELISSA ODABASH Dominica Halterneck Swimsuit, £202; odabash.com

FLAGPOLE Lynn Cutout Swimsuit, £265; net-a-porter.com

TOPSHOP Leopard Print Swimsuit, £32; topshop.com

MARA HOFFMAN Lace-Up Front One Piece, £188.70; revolve.com

ASCENO Marshmallow Arrow Printed V-Neck One Piece, £195; asceno.com

ERES Diagram OneShoulder One-Piece Swimsuit, £350; net-a-porter.com

LAZUL Elvira Frilled Swimsuit, £225; selfridges.com

ALEXANDRA MIRO Tatiana, £189; alexandramiro.com

COS SS17

& OTHER STORIES V-Neck Swimsuit, £45; stories.com

MARYSIA Santa Barbara Maillot Scalloped Swimsuit, £270; boutiqe1.com

POOLSIDE COOL

SOLID AND STRIPED The Ballerina ColourBlock Swimsuit, £145; net-a-porter.com

Fall in love with the old school glamour of the swimsuit

TORY BURCH Garden Party Printed Underwired Swimsuit, £235; net-a-porter.com

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WHISTLES Stripe San Diego Swimsuit, £80; whistles.com

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COLOUR PLAY Zoe Boikou started out in 2008 selling make-up tools on eBay. Fast forward nine years and ZOEVA now offers a range of 260 products. Luxe yet affordable, the brand’s eyeshadow palettes and vegan make-up brushes have gained cult status within the industry. zoevacosmetics.com

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Overnight summer glow, Beauty Editorapproved lipstick and eye-loving creams W o r d s J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

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idden away in an old Georgian house on King Street, Aesop Richmond is a sanctuary from the busy streets of London.

The treatment room is in a lofty wooden attic, its minimalist furnishing an antidote to the hustle and bustle outside.

In a skin consultation I discuss my routine, concerns and history. My beauty therapist then conducts a skin analysis, before planning a treatment with specially tailored formulas to calm and correct my stress-reactive skin.

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The massage is exceptional; oil is smoothed across my face, head, neck, and shoulders in rhythmic, cursive motions.

Following the facial I take away an array of samples and a prescription for how to tailor my skin routine. The ultimate city escapsim.

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Head in the Clouds Cloud Nine

Tired of mediocre hair styling appliances that increased the risk of damaged hair, Cloud Nine brought 50 years of hair dressing experience to their innovative line of products. With temperature control, mineral coating and ceramic heat technology, it’ll smooth even the most unruly of manes - perfect for humid summer nights. cloudninehair.com

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Al e s s a n d r a S t e i n h e r r x M AC

of the best

For SS17 MAC have made a clever move to inspire a new generation of beauty mavens by recruiting ten global influencers to create their own lipstick shades. We love Beauty Director Alessandra Steinherr's offering: the perfect shade of 'yourlips-but-better' nude; £16.50. maccosmetics.co.uk

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EYE CREAMS

GOOD TO GLOW Charlotte Tilbury

Fake tan has had a rough time in recent years, with programs such as TOWIE making it synonymous with muddy shades of mahogany.

Charlotte Tilbury to the rescue.

Infused with oat kernel extract, the brand's new overnight bronzing mask is our new go-to for a subtle, streakfree glow; £38. charlottetilbury.com

SANDS OF TIME D iptyque

Bring both scent and style into your home with Dyptique's new fragrance diffusers. Elegantly shaped like an hourglass, it take sixty minutes for the fragrance to travel through the sablier, offering you an hour of bliss. Each is made of a different coloured glass that corresponds to a delectable scent; £120. diptyqueparis.co.uk

Barrecore

Everyone’s favourite leg-shaking, ballet-inspired exercise class is coming to the city of London. Minutes from Moorgate station, the venue is designed with city professionals in mind and will offer a 360-degree wellness service, combining luxury facilities, two Barrecore Studios, a retail area and a healthy Juice Bar. Bring on the barre. barrecore.co.uk

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DR HAUSCHKA Daily Hydrating Eye Cream, £29.50; dr.hauschka.com

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THIS WORKS Light Time Open Eyes, £25; thisworks.com

BALLET BODY

CLINIQUE All About Eyes, £27; clinique.co.uk

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VICHY Slow Âge Eye Cream, £25; vichy.co.uk ESTÉE LAUDER Advanced Night Repair Eye, £42; esteelauder.co.uk

ORIGINS GinZing™ Refreshing Eye Cream, £20.50; origins.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS L’ORÉAL PARIS

Pure Clay Detox Mask, £5.99; boots.com

CLINIQUE

Pore Refining Solutions Charcoal Mask, £24; clinique.co.uk

ERNO LASZLO

Detoxifying Double Cleansing Set, £28; harveynichols.com

SORT OF COAL

Kuro Shampoo, £22; la-gent.com

HASK

Charcoal With Citrus Oil Purifying Dry Shampoo, £6.99; superdrug.com

LIVING PROOF

Healthy Hair 5-In-1 Styling Treatment, £14; spacenk.com

ORIGINS

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BLACK BEAUTY

JORGOBÉ

The Original Black Peel Off Mask, £26; jorgobe.co.uk

PETER THOMAS ROTH Irish Moor Mud Mask, £39; cultbeauty.co.uk

Discover the purifying powers of charcoal

YES TO TOMATOES

Detoxifying Charcoal Paper Mask, £3.49; feelunique.com

ERNO LASZLO

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KONJAC SPONGES

THE BODY SHOP

Pure Konjac Puff Sponge With Bamboo Charcoal, £8.99; cultbeauty.co.uk

Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask, £16; thebodyshop.com

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Just a short journey away from Heathrow is Syon Park, the London home of the Duke of Northumberland. The magnificent House and Gardens are set in 200 acres of parkland and Capability Brown designed gardens, which includes the Great Conservatory, lakes, restaurants, an indoor adventure playground and gift shop.

Opening Times

Whether it is as a heritage site, film location or as an exclusive hospitality venue, Syon Park continues to welcome, inform and fascinate its visitors.

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House: Open mid March to the end of October – Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 11.00am – 5.00pm (last entry at 4.00pm) Gardens: Open mid March to the end of October – Daily 10.30am – 5.00pm (last entry 4.00pm) Syon Park General Information: Estate Office Tel: 020 8560 0882

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SET IN AN EXPANSE

of private, landscaped GROUNDS, THE PARK CLUB aims to deliver space, EXERCISE, ACTIVITY and fun for all THE FAMILY

DAY TRIP Visits to The Park Club are fun for all the family

T

he Park Club in Acton has all you could ever want from a health club and more. In fact, with 27 acres of green space, swimming pools, tennis courts and the allimportant kids club and MediSpa, it’s a fabulous way to entertain the family for a day out.

Whether you want to spend time playing with the family or simply relaxing by yourself, there's something for all.

With the ever increasing cost of entertaining children in London for even a couple of hours, let alone a day out in the city, the Park Club’s Day Visit

offer you a refreshing and surprisingly affordable day out and an alternative to a park, museum, cinema or garden on a hot summer’s day – it even makes for an alternative to a day trip to the countryside.

Set in such an expanse of private, landscaped grounds you wouldn’t know you’re in London; the Park Club aims to deliver space, exercise, activity and fun for everyone.

Families can enjoy lazy days relaxing by the 25 metre outdoor pool, or not so lazy if pool zorbing is scheduled. With kids sports camps and activities, there is enough to keep the little ones busy all day. Mums and dads can enjoy a world

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class gym, 17 tennis courts and over 100 studio classes per week whilst their children are coached on one of the many sports pitches, or entertained in their fabulous crèche. Day members will even be offered a complimentary personal training session in their gym – subject to availability.

Adults also get the chance to retreat to the luxurious MediSpa and indulge in any number of sublime treatments on offer, followed perhaps by an alfresco lunch on their terrace where you can choose a freshly prepared delicious meal off the wellness menu. There’s also the family café where children are offered a fantastic healthy express menu freshly prepared by their chefs every day.

In addition to the Club’s monthly and annual memberships, Day Visits are a new and great way to try the club out if you are thinking of joining The Park Club and want to give it a trial run. They're also a great way to visit on an occasional basis if you are only in West London now and again.Treat yourself or make a fantastic gift to someone you know in the area. ◆ To tailor your day please call 020 8740 4599.

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BEST OF BRUNCH Whether you're in the mood to make something sweet or savoury, speedy or slow, The Little Book of Brunch has the world's best ever recipes, from Middle Eastern Shakshuka and traditional English Savouries, to indulgent Brioche French Toast; £16 penguinrandomhouse.co.uk

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What to drink

GRAPE NEWS

Wine recommendations for the month

kitchen

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

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

2015 BERRY BROS. & RUDD PROVENCE ROSÉ BY CHÂTEAU LA MASCARONNE £12.95 A soft-pink rosé with aromas of wild berries, white peach and, appropriately enough, Provencal herbs. Fresh, crisp and summery, it's the ideal wine to enjoy over May's Bank Holiday weekends. ◆

2015 BEAUJOLAISVILLAGES, LANTIGNIÉ, ALEXANDRE BURGAUD £10.95 A fruity, light style red, perfect for the warmer days.

With flavours of black fruits it is a fresh and fruity red wine, a colourful and classic Beaujolais with a hint of spice and a juicy edge. ◆

NYETIMBER CLASSIC CUVEE £31.95 A popular sparkling wine from Kent, it exhibits aromas of toasty, almond and honey notes and baked apple and spice on the palate. Perfect served chilled as an aperitif, but it's also good with lighter starters with shellfish or poultry. ◆

Seafood Star

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

Rick Stein Barnes

Berry Bros. & Rudd is Britain's oldest wine and spirit merchant, having traded from the same shop since 1698. Today the company also has offices in Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong, a Wine School and an exclusive fine wine and dining venue in St James's. bbr.com

Rick Stein has set up a riverside bar in a former council stables. Try Rick’s most iconic dishes like Dover sole à la Meunière and Indonesian seafood curry as well as new dishes like côte de boeuf steak served with hand cut chips.

125 Mortlake High Street, SW14 rickstein.com

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PICK

GIN O’CLOCK G'Vine Drinks

From the founder of Ciroc, G’Vine is a new gin distilled from grapes instead of wheat and then infused with vine flowers. Ultracool and modern in a beautifully designed bottle, it pairs well with elderflower Fever Tree tonic and frozen grapes or berries. The perfect summer tipple. g-vine.com

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NEW FOOD VENUE Ginger Whisk

Ginger Whisk is a cookery school and supper club venue that’s attracting a stellar lineup of chefs and food experts.

Based in Turnham Green Terrace – you can expect demos, supper clubs and classes from prominent chefs.

14 Turnham Green, W4 gingerwhisk.com

HAMPERS Avoid soggy sandwiches with a readymade picnic hamper Wo r d s H E L E N B R OW N

01 THE DE BEAUVOIR DELI

The De Beauvoir Deli’s picnic hampers celebrate London’s green spaces. For a banquet fit for royalty go for the Hyde Park with smoked salmon pate, mixed olives, Tunworth cheese and more.

From £35; thedebeauvoirdeli.co.uk

02 CARLUCCIO’S

Get that Italian feast with the ready-made picnic hamper from Carluccio’s. This antipasti offering includes olive focaccia, a pearl-barley salad with grilled aubergine and pancetta and taleggio tarts.

Chicken supreme and courgette, mint and ricotta frittata follows, and the meal ends on a dolce note with strawberry shortcrust tarts £45 for two people; carluccios.com

GO VEGAN B huti Cafe

Bhuti is Richmond's new vegan and organic cafe. Set in the heart of a wellness retreat, the all-day dining concept offers a wide array of delicious juices, daily dishes and sweet treats to satisfy even the sweetest of tooths. Plus, everything is entirely free from gluten and refined sugars.

50 Hill Rise, TW10 bhuti.co

03 CORRIGAN’S

The hamper from Corrigan's includes seasonal dishes from the Irish and British menu, which can be tailored to your group size. A hamper for four contains seven dishes, homemade breads and hand churned butter. You'll also enjoy a bottle of champagne, two mineral waters and two blankets. £200 for four people; corrigansmayfair.co.uk

04 DUKE’S

PUB LUNCH The Coach and Horses

Following a spring refresh, The Coach and Horses in Barnes is an odds-on favourite with the locals. As well as a new and improved classic pub, there’s also the biggest pub garden in the area - ideal for Sunday lunches with the family.

27 Barnes High Street, SW13 coachandhorsesbarnes.co.uk

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Get the Royal treatment in one of the nearby Royal Parks with a picnic feast from Duke's. Along with exceptional cuisine, this hamper comes with a butler. Yes, a butler. He'll meet you on arrival, set up the rug and serve your treats. £39.50 per person; dukeshotel.com

05 THE MOUNT STREET DELI

For a day out with good food and good company, there are two to choose from. The Scott’s Picnic Lunch includes lobster, smoked salmon, soda bread and a bottle of Pulenta La Flor Sauvignon Blanc. £45 for the Mount Street Deli Picnic Lunch for two people; themountstreetdeli.co.uk

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HIGH Now that summer’s here, London's rooftops are coming to life Wo r d s H e l e n B r o w n

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Inspired by vibrant Cuba, Brixton Beach Havana transports guests to a lush and colourful paradise. Imagine a sun-kissed beach and palms swaying lazily in the breeze. All against a soundtrack of Cuban jazz and rolling waves.

With a freshly made mojito in hand, you'll forget you're in the heart of Brixton Market. ◆ Pope's Road, SW9; brixtonrooftop.com

2 . AV I A R Y R O O F T O P T E R RAC E Aviary is London’s latest rooftop hotspot, standing ten floors above Finsbury Square. It offers breathtaking views of the capital’s iconic skyline, sensational cocktails and renowned DJs. Head here for Café Del Mar vibes. ◆ 22-25 Finsbury Square, EC2A; aviarylondon.com

3 . P ROU D CA M D E N ROOFTOP GARDENS Enjoy the very best of British summertime in an idyllic, quintessentially English Garden.

The roof terrace at Proud Camden has been transformed with full decking, a beautiful rockery and striking water feature. While away a hazy afternoon with some of the best acoustic live acts in the capital. Then dine from one of London’s most popular pop-ups, Burger Bear. ◆ Chalk Farm Road, NW1; proudcamden.com

4. PERGOLA PA D D I N G T O N C E N T R A L

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1 . B R I X T O N B EAC H ROOFTOP

This summer, Paddington becomes home to Pergola Paddington Central, the sister site to White City’s much-loved Pergola on the Roof.

This will be west London’s largest alfresco drinking and dining destination with a seating area fitting 850 guests. Set over two floors, the venue fuses contemporary urban-design with lush green landscaping. Food comes courtesy of Patty & Bun, Mamalan, DF/Mexico and more. ◆ 5 Kingdon Street, W2; pergolaontheroof.com

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5. GOLDEN BEE

This popular East London hangout has launched a new split-level rooftop terrace.

Long been the destination for sun-worshippers, it now features a luxurious VIP section and new U-shaped bar. The new mezzanine area has its own bar and can be exclusively hired on any night of the week. The space will additionally house one of the the capital's most impressive cinemas. Golden Bee has a tie-in with Universal Pictures so they can screen new releases as well as cult classics. ◆ Singer Street, EC1V; goldenbee.co.uk

6. SKYLIGHT

Skylight is one of London's most imaginative new summer rooftops. Themed around a British urban lawn club, the place combines boules with beverages. Also on offer are multiple bars, three croquet lawns, street food stalls and some of the capital's best views. ◆ Tobacco Quay, Pennington Street, E1W; skylightlondon.com

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7. T H E R O O F D E C K B A R & R E S TAU R A N T AT SELFRIDGES Inspired by the cool Californian lifestyle, Roof Deck brings a taste of the American West Coast to the heart of Oxford Street. Perched upon Selfridges’ iconic rooftop, it offers the perfect, carefree Cali hideaway this spring and summer. On balmy evenings, enjoy the terrace with relaxed seating and views of London’s beautiful skyline. Or hideaway in the exclusive cabana, sheltered with drapes and decorated with twinkling lights. ◆ Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, W1A; selfridges.com

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8. SISU

The team behind last year’s #NotchLDN are again serving up some of the best rooftop vibes in town. Sisu is a utilitarian nature reserve where you can escape the city in Scandinavianinspired surrounds. Expect self-dispense cocktails and a greenhouse dining space, the RetrEat. ◆ 535 Oxford Street, W1C; sisuboutique.com

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Celebrating 15 years at Annie’s!

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Cocktail Hour Mon - Fri 5 - 7pm Annie’s Chiswick, 162 Thames Road, London, W4 3QS 020 8994 9080 Annie’s Barnes, 36-38 White Hart Lane, London, SW13 0PZ 020 8878 2020

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FOOD & DRINK / REVIEW

The dark, SHINY SPHERE MELTS away revealing lumps of HONEYCOMB and VANILLA ice cream

The Ivy Cafe Renowned amongst the rich and famous, The Ivy Cafe opens its doors in Richmond Wo r d s H e l e n B r o w n

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avoured among the famous since it opened in 1917, The Ivy brings the inimitable atmosphere and vibrant interiors - for which the brand is renowned - to Richmond. This legendary celeb-magnet has a certain charm and a focus on exclusivity, which is echoed to a tee in this latest addition.

From the exceptional service and decadent menu, to the ‘see and be seen’ thrills of an Instagrammer’s dream, the Ivy Cafe Richmond delivers knockout after knockout.

We sink into the eatery’s signature burnt orange booths whilst perusing the decadent cocktail menu and admiring the Richmondinspired artwork. We opt for two Richmond Park Royales - when in Rome - which is a balanced blend of Briottet Rose liqueur, Sipsmith Sloe gin and hibiscus topped with Champagne. It’s beautifully presented with a single red rose petal sitting on top. We tuck into a warm basket of truffle arancini; satisfying crisp on the outside with a rich, oozing centre. My dinner date goes for prawn cocktail; a nostalgic nod to the 70’s menu staple, whilst I decide on Atlantic sea

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scallops with pea purée and zingy lemon zest. Both are delicious and light.

For mains it’s a salad of sesame crusted tuna with a refreshing accompaniment of cucumber, edamame and mandarin. The tuna is seared to perfection. It melts in the mouth and is complemented beautifully by a spiced avocado sauce and a zesty lime crème fraîche. My friend tucks into a comforting bowl of mussels. The sauce is rich and salty with the warm tang of cider in the background. Suckers for any kind of food ‘theatre,’ we both delight as the waitress pours hot salted caramel sauce all over my companion's melting chocolate bomb. The dark shiny sphere melts away, revealing lumps of honeycomb and a scoop of vanilla ice cream swimming in milk ‘foam’.

It is fun to watch and incredibly decadent, but slightly too sweet for my liking. The flourless chocolate cappuccino cake however is spot on; the rich, chocolately slice arrived warm, accompanied by a light and fluffy milk mousse and a small jug of sticky, coffee sauce. It was a triumph. An exceptional end to a great meal, because of course, if there’s one thing that The Ivy does exceptionally well, it’s showmanship. u T H E I V Y CA F E R I C H M O N D 9-11 Hill St, Richmond TW9; 020 3146 7733 theivycaferichmond.com

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EDGE OF WILDERNESS Exploring cultural hubs and the world’s best hotels in beguiling Indonesia.

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DINE BEACHSIDE AT NIHIWATU

T h e Ed ge of

WILDERNESS Exploring cultural hubs and the world’s best hotel on this beguiling string of islands Wo r d s H a n n a h H o p k i n s

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TRAVEL / WANDERLUST

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hey say “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life”. Well the same could be said for Indonesia - a beguiling string of volcanic islands home to resplendent beaches, Komodo dragons and jungles sheltering elephants, orangutans and tigers. It has copious amounts to offer travellers and with thousands of islands, reveals itself to you more and more each trip.

Having visited on a gap year I was thrilled to be returning to the country as a proper grownup, this time visiting Seminyak on Bali. We stayed at The Oberoi, a beachfront sanctuary boasting world-renowned service and some of the best sea views in Bali.

An enormous swimming pool filled with stone turtle fountains takes centre stage in the grounds, surrounded by tasselled parasols that overlook a stretch of beach. You can peer at the crashing waves and the distant tourist touts from the extreme comfort of a sunbed predressed with towels and equipped with sun cream, cold water and frangipani scented facial mist. Heaven. Further back from the sea and dotted throughout beautifully tended gardens are traditional thatched-roof lanais and private villas.

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VILLAS ARE BUILT INTO THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE

We opted for a luxury villa with a secluded courtyard garden, rock pond and raised dining pavilion, but the cheaper Lanai rooms are just as impressive. Inside you’ll find marble floors, enormous king-sized beds with hand-carved wooden headboards, four types of pillow, thick curtains to keep out the light and excellent air conditioning.

A lovely bathroom contains more fluffy towels than you could ever need, plus two sinks and sumptuous bath scrubs, soaps and moisturisers. Throughout the rooms are well-thought-out details such as antimosquito spray, a day bag for the beach and both indoor and outdoor slippers.

Dinner is a relaxed affair at the romantically-lit Kura Kura restaurant, named after the turtles that nest on the nearby sands. Expect European and Indonesian delicacies, with innovative dishes like seared Pacific scallops, Indonesian satay, udang goreng tiger prawns and Rijsttafel, a sumptuous legacy of Bali’s Dutch colonial tradition. Breakfast is served in the delightful, open-air Frangipane café where there is a huge range of options including duck or chicken eggs, pork or beef sausages and dozens of juices.

Should you wish to leave the complex,

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NIHIWATU is one of the MOST PRISTINE resorts on THIS PLANET Seminyak’s market, health cafes and boutiques are well worth a visit, as is Ubud, roughly a two-hour drive. Based in the uplands of Bali, the area is known as a center for traditional crafts and dance and is dotted with Hindu temples and shrines, surrounded by paddy fields. Also famed for its food scene, we stop off at Casa Luna restaurant for a traditional Balinese cookery class. Headed up by chef Janet De Neefe and her friendly staff, we discover the herbs, spices and techniques of Balinese cooking as well as the ceremonial and cultural significance of food. Preparing a lavish feast as a group, we create chicken curry, wok-fried eggplant, coconut and anchovy sambal, bean-coconut salad and moreish sago pudding. Suitably stuffed, we return satiated and sleepy to The Oberoi.

The next day, we hop on a quick private flight to Sumba - an island largely untouched by tourism. Despite being twice the size of Bali, Sumba’s population

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TRAVEL / WANDERLUST

ROOMS AT THE OBEROI ARE LUXURY PERSONIFIED

THE OBEROI HOTEL IS A HAVEN IN SEMINYAK

barely reaches a sixth of Bali’s population.

Nihiwatu - twice voted the world’s best hotel by Travel + Leisure magazine - is our destination. Once the preserve of savvy surfers, its unspoilt beaches attracted Claude and Petra Graves in 1988 as they searched for the perfect wave. They fell in love with the place and named it Nihiwatu, meaning “mortar stone”. By 2012, stories of the unregulated freedom and beauty of the resort reached American entrepreneur Christopher Burch, who came on board to expand the resort. An exotic combination of remote location and understated hedonism, it now attracts the global jet set and fashion elite.

TASSLED PARASOLS AT THE OBEROI'S OUTDOOR POOL

The OBEROI boasts some of the BEST SEA VIEWS in Bali The resort’s social and ecocredentials are top notch. Food miles are kept to a minimum: vegetables come of the resort’s own organic market garden; meat from its chicken farm; fish from the sea. Each of the 28 exquisite villas are designed to incorporate the surrounding nature, whether it’s swaying palms, colourful bougainvillea or dazzling ocean.

We stay in one of Burch’s very own villas - perched upon a terrace with a spacious outdoor veranda, a private pool and a butler on speed dial. Interiors are open-plan, reflecting simple Indonesian architecture and using local materials like Alang Alang, teak and rattan.

Exceptional villas aside, this hidden gem is for travellers in search of activitydriven experiences and unregulated freedom. There are countless things to do, from surfing, fishing and horse-riding

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to sunrise yoga, tours of the on-site chocolate factory and escorted trips to nearby villages. We try out the Spa Safari - a 90-minute trek through rice fields to Nihi Oka - a show-stopping area high on the cliffs. Greeted with fresh coconuts, you enjoy breakfast and lunch on a platform suspended among the trees and then head to a private section for unlimited spa treatments.

Back at the resort there’s plenty more to entertain. The dreamy Boathouse bar, right on the edge of the waves, is a surfer’s paradise and offers spectacular sunsets. Ombak restaurant, overlooking the ocean, is ideal for intimate dinners as well as convivial feasts organised by the hotel like weekly BBQs and white parties.

End your evening with a private outdoor cinema experience under the stars, but don’t forget to set your alarm for at least one early morning - you wouldn’t want to miss the chance to release baby turtle hatchlings into the ocean.

They say Nihiwatu is on “the edge of wilderness” and with good reason.

Offering authentic Indonesian experiences and surroundings in five-star luxury, it has to be one of the most beautiful and pristine resorts on this planet. ◆

OBEROI BALI & NIHIWATU Eight nights in Indonesia with Abercrombie & Kent costs from £2,795 per person. This price includes Garuda Airlines international and domestic flights, a half day gastronomic journey of Indonesian cuisine, three nights at the Nihiwatu in a One Bedroom Villa on full board basis and three nights at the Oberoi Bali in a Luxury Lanai Room Garden View on breakfast basis.

Please call Abercrombie & Kent on 01242 547 895 or enquire online at abercrombiekent.co.uk

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TRAVEL / UK GETAWAY THE HOTEL

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ake District lovers flock to the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, a stylish home away from home with a well-deserved reputation for being beautifully run. Built in 1901, the characterful Georgian house has glamorous country pile decor with a range of rooms to suit all tastes and opulent decoration with Eastern accents.

But it’s their new luxury spa suites, set on the edge of the main hotel property, that are made for those who truly want to switch off over a romantic weekend.

GILPIN HOTEL & LAKE HOUSE

THE ROOMS

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ach of the cedar-clad spa lodges has a king size bed, gorgeous bathrooms and a private ensuite spa, along with mood lighting, fires, electric blinds and a state-ofthe-art music system. Floor-to-ceiling windows have views over the fells and the hydrotherapy hot tub, surrounded by a walled garden, provides a perfect vantage point - glass of bubbles optional.

Alongside this you also have a steam room, outdoor sauna and waterfall shower all to yourself. Upgrade to the Spa Lodge Experience for the added bonus of a mini gift hamper.

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uests gather at the hotel for evening meals. There are two standout restaurants, so you can eat your way through the menu in a different setting each night. The Michelin-starred Hrishi has imaginative dishes that combine Lake District produce with a twist of Asia. Though the food is fine dining, there is zero pretentiousness.

Don’t miss the chilli glazed poached lobster with claw fritters, avocado mousse and mango chutney. For a laid back evening try Gilpin Spice where sharing plates follow the spice trail from India to Japan. Breakfast is a dream come true, with starters of fruit and porridge and mains of full English and eggs Benedict.

OUT AND ABOUT

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owness is a six-minute drive and Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top house is ten minutes by car. In the postcard perfect village of Cartmel you’ll find Simon Rogan’s two Michelin star, restaurant L’Enclume.

THE DAMAGE Spa Lodges available from £595 per night based on two adults sharing on a half board basis.

A two night minimum stay is required at weekends.

Gilpin Hotel & Lakehouse, Crook Road, Windermere LA23 3NE 015394 88818; thegilpin.co.uk

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SHOPPER’S PARADISE Talitha co-founders Kim Hersov and Shon Randhawa worked with close friend and interior designer, Hubert Zandberg to create an innovative lifestyle experience. The retail space resembles a bedroom-slash-living room, and is a treasure trove of homeware items and fashion. talithacollection.com

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10 of the best

GLASS pieces

Ideas, designs and styles for your home

LSA

Asher tumblers, £10 each lsa-international.com

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TOM DIXON

Plum glass & copper ice Bucket, from £11 johnlewis.com

HABITAT Mendoza yellow glass bowl, £5 neptune.com

DAVEY LIGHTING

Pendant light, £239 modernclassic.co.uk

The Vintage Explorer IITTALA

Alvar Aalto collection vase, £89 iittala.com

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M u r a l s Wa l l p a p e r Travel the world at home with the Vintage Explorer collection.

Inspired by excursions taken by historical explorers and naturalists of the Age of Discovery, these magnificent designs are full of character and interest. muralswallpaper.com

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MAPPED OUT

JONATHAN ADLER

Future Maps Hanging maps on walls is an enduring tradition, but the new world maps from Future Mapping Co raise the bar with their beautiful glossy finish, vivid colours and contemporary feel. We like the green Future Map with its correct proportions, as well as the new Berlin city map and this colourful UK rendering. futuremaps.com

Pop glass decanters, £198; trouva.com

JOHN LEWIS

Glass water sprays, £10 each johnlewis.com

ART DECO RANGE

Bibliotheque We love this unique and exotic collection of metallic 3D relief Art Deco porcelain tiles from Biblioteque. The two styles consist of peacock and geometric prints with silver and bronze relief on both. bibliotheque.co.uk

JO DOWNS Cornish Pilchards feature bowl, £125 jodowns.com

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S t u d i o W AW A Freshly relaunched for SS17 with a host of exquisite new covers, these nifty original rockers are expertly crafted from sustainable beech in East London. Lightweight, weather resistant and perfectly portable, the chairs are an ideal fit for any setting wawa.co.uk

WATERFORD

'Rebel' lead crystal decanter, £85 waterford.co.uk

PEGBOARD

blockdesign This wooden peg board is the perfect addition to a busy studio, office or kitchen. A creative way to keep your favourite items safe and on display, all Pegboards are supplied with a range of wooden pegs in a mid century modern palette. blockdesign.co.uk

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ENGLISH ANTIQUE

Glass giro doorstop, £37.50 englishantiqueglass.co.uk

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A BRUSH with LEE Absolutely meets designer and multi-talent Lee Broom Wo r d s h a n n a h h o p k i n s

HANNAH HOPKINS: You studied theatre and fashion. How did you come to be involved in the world of furniture and product design?

LEE BROOM: I originally trained as an actor so my career path wasn’t design at all. When I was 17 I entered a fashion competition called The Young Designer of The Year which was judged by Vivienne Westwood and I won. This then led to me working for her in London and Paris for around 10 months. She showed me how she was influenced by techniques of the past and made them relevant for the modern day. After that I studied at Central St Martins and to help support myself I set up a small business providing décor advice. This cemented an organic move into interiors.

HH: How did you come to start your company?

LB: Just after graduation in 2000 I was commissioned along with my friend and colleague from Central St Martins, Maki Aoki, to work on what was to become London bar ‘Nylon’. After the project was nominated for the Evening Standard Bar of the Year Award, we set up an interior design practice called Makilee Design which created interiors for independent bars, clubs and restaurants across London. After four years I started my own label focusing on furniture and lighting. I applied for a Princes Trust grant to help

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HOMES & INTERIORS / Q&A I love STRIKING THE BALANCE

between

MODERNISM and NOSTALGIA get my business started. It made me think about a business plan and strategy which really allowed me to start the business on the best possible footing. I worked out of my apartment near Portobello Road at the time and launched my first collection ‘Neo Neon’ in September 2007 at the London Design Festival.

HH: What's been your favourite project to work on and why?

LB: My recent collaboration with Wedgwood was a really interesting project to work on. The idea was for me to create a prestige range of limited edition vases using their iconic Jasperware. I spent many days in the Wedgwood archive and visiting the factory in Barlaston, Stoke on Trent. It was fascinating working with the team and the factory to understand the meticulous processes and craftsmanship involved in making the pieces and it is wonderful to be a part of their history.

HH: You’ve got quite a different aesthetic to a lot of your contemporaries. What would you say your key influences are?

LB: Post-modernism would be a key influence. Art Deco also.

HH: Where do you find inspiration for new designs?

LB: I find a lot of inspiration when I visit cities across the world, especially galleries, exhibitions, but also just walking around - taking in the architecture, soaking up the street.

My brain works very visually so if I see something interesting I store it away in my memory and then tap into it later on. I’m also inspired by materials and manufacturing techniques and how I can utilise the traditional in new ways, striking the balance between modernism and nostalgia, re-imagining silhouettes and playing with form and shape.

HH: Do you have a set process or specific methods for bringing a design to life?

Are there particular materials or colours that you like to work with?

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HOMES & INTERIORS / Q&A favourite is dealing with the less creative aspects of running a business like finance and budgets.

PH: Which three items could you not live without?

HH: My iPhone, sketch book, pencil.

HH: What advice would give someone starting out in design?

LB: I think different disciplines in design are more integrated now than they were when I started out ten years ago. So my advice would be to be diverse and don’t stay within your comfort zone.

HH: What’s your favourite colour?

LB: Black and white is a very classic combination but also very modern. It works with any colour palette and brings a sense of edge to a space.

HH: Is there anything you haven’t achieved professionally yet that you want to tick off?

LB: I’d love to design a hotel; I think it would encompass a lot of disciplines form by background. I’d also love to design a pop concert or theatrical production, that would be cool. We have grown rapidly as a brand over the past ten years however, there is still so much we would like to achieve. I still always feel like we have only just begun. ◆ leebroom.com

LB: I’m never without my sketchbook so I have a library of designs which I develop with my design and production teams. Each aspect of creating a product gives me the opportunity to evolve. We’re always experimenting with new materials and styles in the studio which makes it exciting for people who like my work, they never know what to expect next.

HH: If you could have the opportunity to work with someone from any period, across any industry, who would it be and why?

HH: It would have been great to be part of the art scene in New York in the late seventies, early eighties. Warhol, Keith Haring and Basquiat. It was a very raw time in New York City and very creative too.

HH: What’s your favourite and least favourite part of the job?

LB: It is wonderful to collaborate with craftspeople who have been working with their material for decades. My least

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DRESS UP

A walk-in wardrobe is many people’s dream.

Absolutely talks to the experts at McCarron & Co about planning the perfect dressing room Wo r d s E v e H e r b e r t

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ABSOLUTELY: What are the advantages of having a dressing room?

McCARRON & CO: One of the main advantages of having a dressing room is the space that it provides, allowing you to have your clothes, shoes and accessories in a dedicated area rather than trying to contain all of these within a bedroom.

This also means that by having a specific room for these items the bedroom can remain decluttered and become a more calming space. Having a dedicated dressing room generally affords you a greater amount of storage so that every item has its place allowing the client to be more organised. Also, as the room’s sole purpose is that of being a dressing room, you can tailor the room specifically for the individual or couple using it. Certainly having a dressing room can provide a sense of luxury, and for us as designers it can provide us with the opportunity to be very creative with the layout and tailor it personally to the client’s needs.

ABS: Is it a good idea to share one or should you have one to yourself?

McC&C: This really comes down to a question of space. In an ideal world, most clients want to have their own but this isn’t always possible. If the clients are able to have one each then we can tailor it to meet their individual needs. This can then lead to these rooms being the most personal spaces in the home, tailoring the furniture and finishes to the individual.

We can keep similar themes across both dressing rooms but having your own one does allow for more self-expression which you may not have in the more sociable, open rooms in the home.

Individuals will also differ in terms of how

they like their clothing and accessories to be displayed which can ultimately lead to very different designs between the two dressing rooms. The beauty of having two dressing rooms is that each layout can be designed without compromise.

ABS: How should we go about arranging clothes?

McC&C: Every client is different, and we would ask a fair few questions to ascertain how they would like to store their clothes and accessories, how they would like to use the space, which items they need regular access to and which items will potentially be stored. Further questions may relate to aspects such as do they need lots of hanging? Would they prefer more shelving? What height do they want their hanging rails to be? Do they want fixed shelves for shoes or have them hidden away? Some clients prefer to have their clothes arranged by colour, others by style or purpose, so once we understand this, we can help with the solution that meets their requirements.

Some people LIKE TO

HAVE THEIR CLOTHES ARRANGED by colour; others ACCORDING TO STYLE OR PURPOSE

ABS: How can you create the maximum storage out of a limited space?

McC&C: Working with a bespoke furniture company means that you can utilise every available millimetre. It is very important to consider the depth of the wardrobes, as consideration needs to be made for wider garments such as jackets and suits that require more internal space so that doors shut without touching the clothing.

Recently we transformed a partition wall into a stunning floor-to-ceiling wardrobe which included a secret door through to the en-suite. This provided the maximum storage space available in a very stylish manner. Clever lighting and the use of mirrors should be considered very carefully in these spaces to maximise the space and light. ◆ mccarronandco.com

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ABS: Can you design a wardrobe for someone with lots of clothes but no idea how to store them properly?

McC&C: Yes! Firstly we need to have an understanding of the range of clothes and accessories that they want to be storing.

The key element is to allow a versatility with the storage such as adjustable shelving, so that they can rearrange it if necessary, creating different apertures, moving hanging rails and so on. Clients are requesting more glass-fronted drawers, but that may come down to how tidy and organised you are, which is also relevant when it comes to deciding whether to have doors on the wardrobes themselves or to keep them open.

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HOMES & INTERIORS / IN THE KITCHEN HOT

SHOTS

Absolutely makes coffee – with a strong focus on design NOTHING LI K E A DA N E

Precision in a pot

Sowden Shop Designer George Sowden – known for his work with Olivetti’s early computers in the 1970s – turned his focus to coffee in 2011. Releasing a range of products under his own name for the first time in his 40-year career, he developed the SoftBrew coffee pot whose special steel filter is fine enough to deliver fullbodied flavour from grinds of any thickness.

From £39.50, sowdenshop.com

Oggetto Scandinavian design house Stelton led the vogue for Danish stainless steel pieces in the 1960s and it still manufactures Arne Jacobsen’s classic steel coffee pot. Their new Collar collection is made predominantly from matt stoneware with accents of bamboo, oak and brass; £67.95. oggetto.com

DRIP FEED

Chemex The only coffee maker to have a place at the Museum of Modern Art is the Chemex brewer, a simple drip-filter piece that’s designed to create the best flavour and pitch – as long as you measure the coffee-to-water ratio correctly and perfect the pour speed and water temperature. With its wooden belt and hourglass curve, it’s as stylish today as it was in 1941. From £37, hasbean. co.uk

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THE GRIND

Perky Blenders Sourcing high quality coffee is no longer something to leave the house for. The brilliantly named Perky Blenders offers our current favourite coffee subscription - a fuss-free method of ensuring your grind arrives fresh on your doorstep whenever you want it.

We love their signature Forest Blend, combining Brazilian and Rwandan beans into a good all-rounder for all brew methods. perkyblenders.com

Copper kettles Tom Dixon Tom Dixon extended his polished copper finishes to coffee equipment with the launch of Brew, “a celebration of the coming together of heat, steam, water and coffee grounds". It includes not only an espresso pot and a cafetiere but also a scoop, milk pan, serving tray and even a biscuit tin.

Cafetiere set pictured; £270, tomdixon.net

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THE WASHLET

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

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

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

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

Prices from £2,000

For more information please call us on 01932 224784 or visit our showroom at: Walton Bathrooms, The Hersham Green Shopping Centre, Molesey Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames KT12 4HW SHOWROOM OPEN MON - SAT 9AM - 5PM

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A Green House

HOME & INTERIORS / NOTES

No garden? Green up your indoor space with some leafy ferns. Just make sure you know a few basics first...

Wo r d s S o p h i e L e e

Taken from

LIVING WITH PLANTS

by Sophie Lee, published by Hardie Grant Books, £15

F

erns are quite easy to maintain when you know how. They can be considered to be quite needy plants, but if cared for properly, they will reward you with lush green fronds all year round. Asplenium nidus or bird’s nest fern (pictured opposite) is a great indoor plant and looks quite different to other ferns. Moisture is very important for them to thrive and grow well. The attractive, spear-like fronds should look shiny when the plant is in good health.

Ferns were extremely popular during the Victorian era and large collections were grown in conservatories, in terrariums or glass cases. Their popularity waned because they were easily damaged by coal res, but when central heating came along ferns came back into favour.

Most ferns are not difficult to grow, but they will not tolerate neglect; if you go on holiday for a fortnight and forget

Ferns will not

TOLERATE NEGLECT; if you go on HOLIDAY for a FORTNIGHT and FORGET about them, they will NOT BE HAPPY

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about them, they will not be happy. Their compost must never be allowed to dry out and the surrounding air needs to be kept moist. They love being in bathrooms – if you keep them elsewhere, mist with water regularly.

Many ferns are formed of a rosette of divided arching leaves called fronds, which unfold into a beautiful performance of foliage. These fronds are delicate and need room to develop, so when putting a fern next to the rest of your plant gang make sure they have space to grow. If any fronds die off, make sure you remove them so new ones can grow.

My favourite ferns are the Nephrolepis exaltata (Boston fern) and Asparagus setaceus (aspara gus fern). The Adiantum (maidenhair fern) comes in at a sly third – however, it is not as forgiving as other ferns if you forget to water it as its leaves go very crispy very quickly.

Keep ferns nice and warm, at around 16–21 °C (60–70 °F). Most people think that ferns are shade lovers, but that is not true. They love indirect light; an east or north-facing windowsill is ideal. Ferns also love to be kept moist, so make sure you give them a regular misting. Water them from the bottom and never let the soil dry out – this does not mean you should keep the soil soggy, as waterlogging will lead to rotting; just keep the soil moist. Do not water them as much in winter as they do not drink as much water in the colder months. Most ferns are fast-growing and will need repotting annually, but be careful not to bury any part of the fern’s stems or leaves as this could cause the plant to rot. ◆

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Embracing an innovative, modern approach whilst keeping traditional values at its core, Kew House School takes an exciting stance on 21st century education. With state-of-the-art facilities, a broad curriculum and excellent pastoral care, Kew House is

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KIDS & EDUCATION / SCHOOL TALK

Alive & kicking It’s difficult and demanding but having its moment in the sun. So why study Latin?

W o r d s L u c y H o l l a n d & C h a r l o t t e H u g h e s D ’A e t h

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sn’t it a dead language?” That's what pupils ask on discovering we have a Latin club at Repton.

But Latin is back, enjoying a resurgence in recent years which is gratifying for those of us who endured the uncool years. All that time, learning vocab in dusty forgotten classrooms, and endlessly responding to friends’ incredulous queries as to what we were wasting our time for, means we're placed to answer the leading question….

Knowing Latin, one can appreciate JK Rowling’s debt to Latin in her spells and curses; and that, without Virgil’s Aeneid, there would surely have been no Dante’s Divine Comedy, one of the greatest works of world literature, and influential as a source of inspiration ever since.

It provides a route to a huge range of other subjects such as history, literature, philosophy, theology and archaeology.

Twinned with ancient Greek, the scope is further widened: a treasure trove which includes Homer and Hesiod, the Greek tragedians and a wealth of philosophical works. Latin broadens the mind and not just the tongue.

T H E L I N G U I ST I C ARGUMENT A prima facie…: (at first glance….)

A knowledge of Latin helps with learning the Romance languages WITHOUT VIRGIL’S AENEID, SURELY DANTE, ABOVE, WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN (romantic not because of their ABLE TO WRITE THE DIVINE COMEDY? perception of love but for their relation to the Romans…). The most widelyspoken of these are Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and Romanian. Similarities in both vocabulary and grammatical structure mean a knowledge of Latin is helpful. The joy of being able to work out a word in Spanish and unlock a sentence because of your knowledge of Latin is akin to scoring a goal.

Understanding the logic of Latin grammar is invaluable for grasping the intricacies of English as well as Arabic grammar. Although neither of these is its directly mirrored in Latin, understanding the terminology and how it ‘works’, helps one to appreciate and describe how these languages function more readily.

With around 60% of English words derived Latin literature, indebted to that of ancient from Latin, it increases both vocabulary, Greece, extends through the masterful prose articulacy and an appreciation of language. of the Golden Age of the Republic, beyond the Empire to the Europe of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, where Latin was the T H E C U LT U R A L C L I N C H E R lingua franca of the educated.

A little less prosaic, but hardly less compelling…

The study of Latin leads naturally on to With Latin one can encounter the military reading Latin literature and encountering first history of Julius Caesar, the stylistic paragon hand, and in the original language, texts which that is Cicero, the witty and ribald poetry of have influenced European and world culture.

Ovid, the works of Descartes and Isaac Newton.

UNLOCKING A sentence IN SPANISH

because of knowing LATIN is akin to SCORING A GOAL

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THE BRAIN TRAINING Audentis Fortuna iuvat (Fortune favours the brave) Reading Latin is like code breaking.

Once one understands the grammatical structure, one can begin to translate and understand. As English novelist Dorothy L. Sayers argued in her 1947 essay, The Lost Tools of Learning, “The best grounding for education is the Latin grammar... not because Latin is traditional and mediaeval, but simply because even a rudimentary knowledge of Latin cuts down the labour and pains of almost any other subject by at least 50%.”

J U ST F O R T H E L OV E O F I T Ars gratia artis (art for art’s sake) Latin enthralls and fascinates. Our years spent exploring the Classical world at school enriched our lives. The members of our Latin Club at Repton are united by their curiosity and appreciation of this language, discovering it is alive in situations they had not thought of.

It may be dead but Latin remains very much alive and kicking! ◆ Lucy Holland & Charlotte Hughes D’Aeth Repton School Dubai

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BURLINGTON LANE, CHISWICK A modern and incredibly spacious detached family house with a secluded garden, outdoor heated swimming pool & gated off-street parking for three to four cars. The overall foot print comprises of c4,500 square feet of living accommodation. EPC = C.

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HATFIELD ROAD, CHISWICK A rare and interesting variance of the traditional Edwardian terraced house on Hatfield Road just north-west of the Bedford Park conservation area. Both beautifully and precisely refurbished throughout with generous extensions and ample daylight. EPC = F.

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

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HUNTINGTON GARDENS, CHISWICK A rare to market modern townhouse situated in Huntingdon Gardens in the established Chiswick Place development in Grove Park, Chiswick.

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We know the area, and we understand our clients.

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BROOK GREEN 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB www.finlaybrewer.co.uk SHEPHERDS BUSH 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS ACTON 27 CHURCHFIELD ROADROAD W3 6BD BROOK GREEN 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH W6 7PB SHEPHERDS BUSH 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS BROOK 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB ACTON GREEN 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD www.finlaybrewer.co.uk SHEPHERDS BUSH 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS ACTON 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD

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• • • • • IMPRESSIVE 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS MASTER SUITE WITH DRESSING ROOM • AVAILABLE•NOW •• MASTER SUITEFAMILY WITH MEZZANINE STUDY AREA WONDERFUL HOME •• 2 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS •• 2 BATHROOMS & 2 SHOWER ROOMS MASTER SUITE WITH MEZZANINE STUDY AREA • 2 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE • 2 BATHROOMS & 2 SHOWER ROOMS

LETTINGS FAROE ROAD W14 020 7371 4071 £1,000PW / £4,333PCM HAARLEM ROAD W14 BALCONY • 4 BEDROOM HOUSE / £2,708PCM •£625PW SPACIOUS RECEPTION WITH WOOD FLOORING UNFURNISHED HAARLEM ROAD W14 • ELEGANT WITH DINING AREA WALKING DISTANCE TOKITCHEN HAMMERSMITH BROADWAY • BATHROOM 2 DOUBLE BEDROOM FLAT / £2,708PCM EPC RATING•£625PW C 79

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

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LETTINGSW12 020 7371 4071 WESTVILLE ROAD GUIDE £1.2M FREEHOLD HAARLEM ROAD W14 BALCONY • 3 BEDROOMS / £2,708PCM •£625PW DOUBLE RECEPTION UNFURNISHED HAARLEM ROAD W14 • OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM WALKING DISTANCE TO HAMMERSMITH BROADWAY • BATHROOM 2 DOUBLE BEDROOM FLAT / £2,708PCM EPC RATING•£625PW C 79

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ASKEW ROAD 020 8749 7719 LETTINGS 020 7371 4071 • • • •• •• •• •• ••

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UTILITY ROOM/STORAGE STUDY GARDEN & SIDE ACCESS TERRACE EPC RATING D 56

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PROPERTY / NEW HOMES

THE BIRCHWOOD Fusion heralds a new era of elegance and exclusivity in Ealing’s W5

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new era of luxury living is dawning in Ealing with the creation of The Birchwood, a bespoke development of six beautiful apartments.

Conceived and crafted by boutique multi-award winning design house, Fusion Residential, The Birchwood will inspire an era of elegance and exclusivity never previously experienced in Ealing.

Enjoying an elevated position in Park View Road, the borough’s most prestigious thoroughfare, The Birchwood boasts a W5 London postcode making it the capital’s finest and newest retreat.

The design brief for the project was pioneering and innovative. It has been created by a collaboration of the best craftsmen, designers and artisans using the most beautiful colour palettes, textures, materials and objets d’art sourced from around the globe.

Boasting six sumptuous three and fourbedroom concierge serviced apartments, The Birchwood, which gets its name from the birch orchard that will be planted around the site, will redefine perceptions of aesthetic achievement and push the boundaries in terms of exquisite finish, attention to detail, specification and classical styling.

The triple aspect lateral apartments boast expansive and exquisite wraparound terraces in which to enjoy al fresco entertaining or summer relaxing. While the luxurious penthouse covers the entire top floor and affords 360 degree panoramas of London, with clear views out to the Shard and beyond. Meanwhile, the four-bedroom garden apartment at over 2,500sq ft will feature the a courtyard garden in which to celebrate the myriad joys of life.

From the secure and gated underground parking with heated ramp to the bespoke lift which takes you to your apartment and the concierge-managed cold store for grocery deliveries, every desire is attended to.

The apartments will also feature exotic hand-crafted accoutrements, marvellous Carrara marble kitchens and wet-room surfaces, rich natural wood architectural features and tantalisingly tactile wall and floor coverings confirming you have truly arrived at a heaven on earth.

Established more than a decade ago, Fusion Residential has developed an enviable and unrivalled reputation for creating the most exceptional residences in

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They are the rule breakers, the dream makers and are well versed in luxury.

Ealing is a beautiful area with more green flag parks than any other London borough, yet it is incredibly well connected with London Heathrow and Denham private airfield just 20 minutes away, while the A40 is less than two miles away.

There are a number of nearby overground and underground rail services and coming very soon is Crossrail, the high-speed rail link which will revolutionise the daily commute, shaving 18 minutes from the journey to Canary Wharf and reducing by half the travel time to Liverpool Street in the heart of the city.

Launching in November 2017, the development is sure to make a wonderful home and investment in a leafy borough of London. ◆ To register your interest and experience the exceptional please contact Fusion Residential on 01923 216 530 or visit fusionresidential.co.uk

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020 8743 1166 www.kerrandco.com

WELLESLEY AVENUE, W6 £1,025,000 FH A charming Victorian two bedroom cottage located on this popular residential street within a few moments of Ravenscourt Park. The house is well presented throughout and has a spacious lounge leading onto a semi open plan kitchen with wooden floors and doors to a south facing garden and shower room on the ground floor and two bedrooms (one en-suite) on the first floor.

TOWNHOUSE MEWS, W12 £1,995,000 FH Townhouse Mews offers a unique living environment, constructed and finished with no expense spared and offering bespoke living in this vibrant West London enclave. A remastered and cutting-edge interpretation of this historical address has seen some of the best known recording artists through its doors over the years. Now a bespoke arrangement of exquisite homes which have been finished with state of the art specifications and features.

INDEPENDENT. LOCAL. EXCEPTIONAL.

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PARKSIDE, W6 £795,000 FH A unique collection of just 6 mews style houses within this private gated development with allocated and secured off street parking.

These contemporary homes offer stylish living accommodation designed to meet the needs of todays modern lifestyles. The stylish open plan living / kitchen are well designed and offer excellent natural light.

These houses are located on the Western edge of Ravenscourt Park.

LEYSFIELD ROAD, W12 £985,000 LH An exceptional and highly stylish duplex apartment over the top two floors of this Victorian house. This stunning flat offers stylish accommodation having been transformed by the current owners. The property provides almost 1,200 sq. ft. of living space by providing a dual aspect reception room with integrated kitchen, a master bedroom with en- suite shower room, a large second bedroom, a family bathroom and a third bedroom/study.

INDEPENDENT. LOCAL. EXCEPTIONAL.

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his modern and incredibly spacious nine-bedroom detached family house has a secluded garden, an outdoor heated swimming pool & gated off-street parking for three to four cars.

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fabulous modern town residence in an exclusive location offering exceptional family accommodation of around 3,000 square ft. Recently extended and benefiting from double glazing throughout, this property also benefits from controlled central heating, central vacuum system, remote-controlled camera security and under floor heating.u

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his Georgian house's classically designed facade, with beautifully regimented fenestration, is complemented by its internal features. Of particular note is the elegant first floor drawing room, which overlooks Kew Gardens and features a magnificent mid-18th century plastered ceiling with agricultural motifs by Francis Engelhardt. u

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THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE DOORSTEP TO THE FANTASTIC SHOPS, BARS AND RESTAURANTS OF CHISWICK HIGH STREET

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THORNEY HEDGE ROAD, W4

ÂŁ1,150,000

An immaculately presented four bedroom period family house ideally located in this tree lined residential road close to all amenities | Four bedrooms | Luxury bathroom | 17' Reception room | 19' Bespoke kitchen/breakfast room | Cloakroom | Utility room | Private garden with rear access | Excellent condition throughout | Ideally situated within close proximity of Gunnersbury (District & Overground) Station and the extensive facilities on Chiswick High Road.

ARLINGTON PARK MANSIONS, W4

ÂŁ500,000

An immaculately presented ground floor apartment situated in this popular mansion block on Turnham Green close to Chiswick High Road's shops, cafes and restaurants | The flat comprises; 17' Reception room | Double bedroom | Bathroom | Recently fitted kitchen | Entrance hall | Share in the freehold | Transport links include Chiswick Park Tube Station, local bus routes and the A4/M4 for routes in and out of London | No chain | EPC-D.

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THE AVENUE, W4

ÂŁ835,000

An exceptionally light and spacious period conversion flat set within this Grade II listed house and with the added benefit of a secluded private roof terrace | Two double bedrooms | Walk in wardrobe | Luxury Bathroom/ Wet room | 20' Reception room with feature bay window | Fully integrated kitchen | 21' Private South/West facing roof terrace | Extensive storage | High ceilings | Long lease | Ideally situated in the Bedford Park Conservation Area offering close proximity to Turnham Green Station and the extensive shops, bars and restaurants on Chiswick High Road.

ST. MARYS GROVE, W4

ÂŁ1,995,000

An exceptional, completely redeveloped period family home on this highly sought after residential road in the popular 'Grove Park' area of Chiswick including a new basement conversion | 16'x14'3 reception room with doors to a patio | Utility/services room and shower room | Drawing room | Cloakroom | Stunning 25'3 open plan kitchen/living room | Bifold doors open onto 38' South facing garden | Master bedroom suite with dressing room and ensuite shower room | Four further double bedrooms (one ensuite) | Luxury family bathroom | The house is located close to outstanding schools, The River, Chiswick House and Grounds | Transport links include, Chiswick Mainline Station, Gunnersbury Station, local bus routes and the A4/M4 for routes in and out of London | No chain.

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With a visit to this beautifully restored and skilfully extended 4 double bedroom, 2 bathroom period semi featuring a fabulous 24' extended kitchen leading onto the lovely west facing garden.

£1,100,000 Freehold

HEART OF PITSHANGER VILLAGE IN ROYAL QUEENS GARDENS, THE PERFECT HOME FOR YOUR PRINCESS

This unusual 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom period semi has been tastefully restored to provide a comfortable, spacious and wellappointed family home in a quiet and leafy setting.

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HEART OF EALING BROADWAY YOUR MID SUMMERS DAY DREAM An appealing and most unusual "mews style" 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, town house with flexible and stylish accommodation over 3 floors. Featuring a splendid 33' through living/kitchen, off street parking and a 85' garden.

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Ebury Street • SW1 • Long Lease

£2,850,000

A magnificent and well laid out maisonette, which has been meticulously refurbished and benefiting from a large private garden, car parking space and 24 hour concierge, set in this prestigious modern block in the exclusive and glamourous Belgravia location.

Albert Hall Mansions • SW7 • Share of Freehold

£7,100,000

A superb four bedroom lateral apar tment with the benefit of high ceilings and fabulous views of Hyde Park from the reception and master bedroom and set on the first floor of this prestigious 24 hour por tered mansion block.

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Onslow Gardens • SW7 • Share of Freehold

£4,750,000

A grand lateral apar tment with the benefit of high ceilings, its own private entrance, and direct access to the communal gardens, set on the raised ground floor of this superb period building, located in the prestigious South Kensington address.

Cadogan Gardens • SW3 • Long Lease

£1,795,000

A magnificent and bright one bedroom apar tment with high ceilings situated on the raised ground floor of this beautiful period building, located in the prestigious Cadogan address, benefiting from leafy views from the kitchen and bedroom and a resident caretaker.

Office: 020 3043 0022 | chasemoreproperty.com | enquiries@chasemoreproper ty.com we do retained client search

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Established 1897

A superb, meticulously renovated three-bedroom apartment Sutherland House, Kensington W8 • En suite master • Three meter ceiling heights • Spectacular views

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£2,600,000 TENURE

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• Portered building • Approx. 1,344sq ft / 124.86sq m • Fifth floor

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Established 1897

Spacious three-bedroom apartment in this elegant period building Queens Gate, South Kensington SW7 • Very spacious reception room • Three double bedrooms • Kitchen/Breakfast room

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£3,200,000 TENURE

Share of Freehold

• High ceilings & period details • Direct lift access • Approx. 1,787sq / 166.01sq m

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IF MURRAY OR KONTA WIN WE’LL SELL YOUR PROPERTY FOR FREE Sell your property through us between 8th June and 8th July, and if British favourites Andy Murray or Johanna Konta win Wimbledon 2017, we will sell your property for a 0% fee* inclusive of all marketing and advertising costs.

Contact us today to arrange a free market appraisal: 020 3504 8603 murrayorkonta@carterjonas.co.uk

carterjonas.co.uk *Our only condition is that your property must have an agreed sale within 12 weeks of instruction. Please note this promotion celebrates all that is brilliant about British tennis but is in no way connected to The Wimbledon Tournament or endorsed by the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Andy Murray or Johanna Konta. This offer is not applicable to our Mayfair & St James’s office.

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AUBREY WALK £15.5M

FA M O U S P L AC E S

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London hides a plethora of celebrity homes. These are the most recent to come on the market

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here’s an outstanding bill for broken windows at the Hereford Arms pub in South Kensington after American servicemen smashed them during a baseball game. During the war, the soldiers were regulars in the area and played their national game in the nearby square, which they turned into a temporary baseball field. Bomber pilot and Major League Baseball star Elmer Gedeon was one of the servicemen

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who stayed in homes converted into temporary barracks during the Second World War in Hereford Square. Some of these fell victim to an air raid and were razed, and a post-war apartment block was built on the site until developer Unbranded London decided to restore the terrace to its former glory. Now, it’s unveiled three restored townhouses which are a far cry from their former incarnation. The properties range in price from £8.56m - £9.25m with more information available from Savills (0207 581 5234).

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t £15.5 million, Dusty Springfield’s former home is now £1 million cheaper than when it first came on the market in 2016.

The Art Deco house has seven bedrooms, five reception rooms, a garden, and a roof terrace with far-reaching views overlooking Holland Park. There’s also a swimming pool, gym, sauna and hot tub.

The American couple selling the house aren’t too bothered about the reduction, one would imagine, as they bought it 10 years ago for just under £3 million.

Dusty Springfield lived at the property at the height of her fame during the late 1960s and early 1970s, a period which saw her release five albums and enjoy several hits, most famously "What I Done To Deserve This" and "Son of a Preacher Man." The property is now for sale with agent John Taylor (02032 841 888).

“During the war, the soldiers were regulars and played their national game in the nearby square, which they turned into a temporary baseball field”

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HIGHBURY £730K

“Self-styled ‘Mr Nasty’ Craig Revel Horwood could even step up to take his former colleague’s place, although fellow judge Darcey Bussell has said it’s unlikely”

STRICTLY CRAIG SELLS UP

FLAT IN A FAMOUS STUDIO

ast year, press reports revealed Strictly Come Dancing's self-styled ‘Mr Nasty’ Craig Revel Horwood had been forced to move into a hotel for five months after his Hampshire home was damaged in a flood and his London pad was occupied by two Strictly dancers.

He recently told The Sun that Cameron Mackintosh lent him £40,000 in 1997 to buy the house in Camden for £149,000.

He has accepted an offer on the Grade II-listed two-bedroom which had been on the market for £1.2m. It has a large kitchen, roof terrace and garden, where he’s named a fountain after friend and former Strictly contestant Kelly Brook.

More information from Hotblack Desiato (0207 482 2894).

ome of the world’s most famous rock and roll albums were recorded at Wessex Recording Studio, including The Clash's "London Calling", "Never Mind the Bollocks" by the Sex Pistols and Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody." Other musicians to have used the studio include REM, Coldplay and David Bowie.

The building started out in 1881 as a church hall but was converted during the early 1960s into a recording studio and then bought in 1965 by Beatles producer George Martin who, in 2003, sold it to developer Neptune, which converted it into apartments.

A two-bedroom flat within the gated complex is currently for sale at £730,000. More information from agent Hotblack Desiato (0207 288 9696).

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ORMISTON GROVE, W12 £1,895,000 FREEHOLD A beautiful five bedroom family home with a wealth of original features and bags of charm. This light and substantial Victorian home has a real feeling of grandeur with generous proportions spread over four floors totalling almost 2800 sq. ft. internally as well as a 78 ft. garden.

Ormiston Grove is a sought after and attractive residential tree lined street in close proximity to a selection of good schools, transport links and amenities.

Five Bedrooms | Two Reception Rooms | Three Bathrooms | Playroom | Utility Room | Garden | 2763 Sq. Ft./256.7 Sq. M. | EPC Rating: D

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

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ELLIOTT ROAD, W4 £1,500,000 FREEHOLD A charming four bedroom house which comprises an entrance hall, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, four bedrooms, bathroom and garden. Turnham Green Station is close at hand as are the lovely shops and restaurants of Turnham Green Terrace and Chiswick High Road.

Entrance Hall | Reception Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | 4 Bedrooms | Utility Room | Bathroom | Shower room | Cloakroom | Patio Garden | Close to Turnham Green Station | EPC: D

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

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NETHERWOOD ROAD, W14 £925,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD A STUNNING,TWO BEDROOM TWO BATHROOM GARDEN FLAT SET WITHIN A MID TERRACE VICTORIAN HOUSE. Offered in immaculate condition throughout, having just undergone a programme of complete refurbishment, the property offer a fabulous open plan kitchen / living space, with bi fold doors leading to a private rear garden.The property is located mid-way along Netherwood Road ideal for the numerous amenities on offer in Brook Green as well as those in Shepherds Bush which include Westfield London, the overground station and central line underground. Hammersmith is also within easy reach which offers a further range of amenities and transport connections.

Reception Room / Kitchen | 2 Bedrooms | En suite Shower Room | Bathroom | Utility Room | Garden | 960 Sq Ft / 89.3 Sq M | EPC Rating Band TBC

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

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PERRYN ROAD, W3 £1,300,000 FREEHOLD This beautiful semi-detached house is set on one of Acton's most desirable roads. The house enjoys the privacy of being set back from the road accessed via a front-garden. A pleasant hallway greets you upon entrance off which is a well-appointed dining room with beautiful bay windows and a large, bright and airy reception room. The kitchen comfortably accommodates a dining table and a large conservatory has been added. A handy downstairs WC completes the ground floor. Upstairs, three good-sized double bedrooms, a well-proportioned single bedroom, a family bathroom, and a separate WC provide plenty of space for a large family to enjoy. The stunning West facing garden to the rear of the property stretches impressively with a beautifully-kept lawn.

Semi detached house | Four bedrooms | Stunning West facing garden | Pretty front garden | Large conservatory | Scope to extend (STPP) | EPC: D

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

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SEDGEFORD ROAD, W12 £850 P/W

WORMHOLT ROAD, W12 £895 P/W

A stunning family home situated in a uiet residential road within easy access to Askew illage, East Acton station and local schools. nfurnished. Rent £ ,6 PCM.

A magnificent Edwardian family home with an a undance of period features and 100 ft. garden located within close pro imity to Ark Conway Primary School. nfurnished. Rent £ , PCM.

Five Bedrooms | ou le Reception Room | Garden | EPC: E

Four Bedrooms | Office

For more information on this property call Shepherds Bush office | 020 8735 3255

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KEW BRIDGE ROAD, TW8 £381 PER WEEK

ursery Room | Large Kitchen | EPC: E

PUMP HOUSE CRESCENT, TW8 £369 PER WEEK

Contemporary one edroom third floor apartment with west facing alcony situated moments from the River Thames. Rent: £1,6 0 PCM.

Spacious ground floor apartment set within a new development moments away from the River Thames. Rent £1,600 PCM.

One Bedroom | Reception Room | Kitchen | Bathroom | Balcony| Furnished |

1 Bedroom | Living Room | Bathroom | Kitchen | Gym | Furnished | Fees Apply |

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EPC: C

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

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HAMMERSMITH GROVE, W6 £450 P/W

MELROSE GARDENS, W6 £1,650 P/W

A fabulous garden flat on the lower ground floor of a mid-terrace ictorian house. Rent £1, 0 PCM. Bedroom | Study/Bedroom | Rece tion Room/Kitchen | 0 S Ft/

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A substantial / bedroom family house within the Melrose conservation area. Rent £ ,1 0 PCM.

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EGERTON GARDENS, W13 £ 808 P/W

LYNTON AVENUE, W13 £715 P/W

This fantastic ro erty has been newly built retaining the character of the surrounding area. Rent £3, 00 PCM.

Stunning four bedroom Edwardian semi- detached family home that has recently been renovated. Rent £3,100 PCM.

Five Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms | Through Lounge | Eat-in Kitchen | Loft Room

Four Bedrooms | Ensuite Master Bedroom | Through Lounge | Large Kitchen/

With Ensuite | Cloakroom | tility Room | Fees A

Dining Room | Family Room | Off Street Parking | West Facing Garden | EPC: B

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LO N D O N P R O P E R T Y FAC T S YO U N E E D TO K N OW

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Be guided through London's ever colourful and evolving market.

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f there’s one thing about the London property market that is a constant, it’s the superlatives that most use to describe it.

Extraordinary, outrageous, most expensive, smallest, fastest-rising, largest, most famous, highest-priced. I could go on. The capital has achieved them all – and that’s just over the past year.

Here’s our guide to some surprising, and of course, amazing facts about the city’s property market.

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Londoners move 4.6 miles on average, well under the national average of 6.6 miles and the shortest distance moved in the UK. Removals website buzzmove.com crunched the numbers from among 51,000 house moves it’s organised since 2013.

Home movers in the East of England move the furthest at 12 miles, followed by Wales and the South of England. “This data shows that the myth that people don’t travel far when they move is just that – a myth,” said Damien Seaman, Head of Brand at buzzmove.com. “People move for a wide variety of reasons, but this data shows that people are clearly willing to relocate quite far away according to their circumstances.”

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If you think London is too crowded then remember that the city only recently surpassed its 1939, pre-war total of 8.62 million.

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All prime property in London is currently dropping in value, research by Savills has revealed this month. Its report on the market shows that prime central homes have reduced by 6.9% compared to a year ago, while prime NW London is down 3.2% and prime SW 4.4%. The area with the smallest reductions year on year is prime West London.

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A quarter of all Londoners own their home with a mortage

Older residents will remember when, during the decades after the war, much of central and inner central London was a ghost town in the evenings and weekends and only started to fill out again during the 1980s.

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The top pick of Justin Marking, head of residential at Savills, for 2017 is the suburban restoration project, which he says is where you can “add value and take advantage of the differentiation between London and the country, which still exists”.

R e n ts i n r eve rs e

The prime rental market in London has been sliding for a while now, particularly in the £1,000 to £1,500 a week market where rents have fallen by 7.6% year on year, according to Knight Frank.

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The priciest property on the market at the moment is a fivebedroom apartment for sale within One Hyde Park, the Candy & Candy confection just over from Harrods. It has three reception rooms and a huge set of picturewindows offering views over Hyde Park. Got the cash? Call Knight Frank on 020 7591 8600.

R o om s to m ov e

The number of people living in a home within London has increased from two in 1931 to 3.5 at the last Census in 2011. It is projected to increase to 3.7 by 2021 and 4.2 by 2031. There are currently 3.3 million homes in London, up from 2.5 million in 1981.

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The number of people renting privately in London overtook those living in social rented homes in late

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Should you invest in London’s buy-to-let market?

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t’s a question crossing many people’s minds as they plan for their financial future in the capital.

If you were to tell friends that you’re planning to become a landlord, you would most likely be met with a wall of scepticism and furrowed brows.

Over the past two years, they will tell you, landlords have felt the increasingly expensive effects of government action. Landlords buying a property now pay an extra 2% Stamp Duty, and many of the tax perks that landlords once enjoyed have been reigned back, and will disappear by 2020.

On top of that, many boroughs in London have, or are considering, introducing compulsory landlord licensing. This can be both costly and a tangle of regulatory tape to navigate.

For many investors, London’s buy-tolet market remains an enticing prospect despite these hurdles to entry.

The number of rented homes in London exceeded the number of owner-occupied

ones recently – 898,000 rented households compared to 883,000. Overall, the number of owner-occupied households has dropped by 17% over the past decade.

Demand for rental properties is increasing, unfortunately for tenants faster than inflation - at 3.2% - according to the most recent LSL Buy-to-Let Index. It also reveals that London still has the most expensive rental properties in the UK at an average of £1,286 per property. “[Recent] predictions that a flood of landlords would abandon their buy-to-let portfolios have been greatly exaggerated, in fact we have seen very few clients exit the rental market this year – most are actively looking to invest further,” says Marc von

Grunherr, Lettings Director at Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings.

“Property continues to remain a very stable investment in light of stock market volatility and historically low interest rates," von Grunherr adds. “The fundamentals continue to remain strong and that is why our outlook on London property continues to be bullish. Professional investors have been able to navigate these legislation changes and capitalise on these localised rental hotspots.”

Rents are also rising as demand outstrips supply. The good news for tenants is that it is not a blanket rule; demand and supply varies from postcode to postcode, so not everywhere is a hot house of increasing rents.

With 16 branches across the capital, one of London's largest letting agents Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings has research that reveals the best postcodes to live in if you’re a tenant and, potentially, the best to consider if you’re a landlord looking for the areas with the strongest demand – and therefore fastest-rising rents (below).

As you’ll notice from these postcodes, the most popular areas for tenants at the moment are the areas of London to the south and south west of the river which, until relatively recently, were less popular areas to rent a home.

Sky-high rents in central London and more fashionable parts of North London have pushed many trend-seeking young workers into the arms of southern postcodes and, in particular, Brixton, which is currently one of the most sought-after areas to rent in London among younger renters.

Best for landlords, where rents are rising fastest (+4% or more), are in south west.

London still has the most expensive rental properties in the UK at an average of £1,286 per property

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