January 2011

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT ON HAMPSTEAD

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CONTENTS JANUARY 2011

FEATURES 7

EDITOR’S PICK

The must-see events of this month

12 SCREEN QUEEN

Talking to Helena Bonham Carter

16 THE HOME STEAD

Hampstead’s colourful history

26 COLD COMFORT FARM

Keep snug in super-soft fabrics and stylish knits

33 KNIT PICK…

Our pick of chunky knits and après-ski motifs

35 THE ROAD WELL TRAVELLED A trip to the best gastro-pub Hampstead has to offer

56 THE LONDON ART FAIR

Comes to the Business Design Centre in N1

REGULARS  EDITOR’S LETTER  FAMILY  HEALTH & BEAUTY  FASHION  FOOD & DRINK  INTERIORS  GADGETS  MOTORING

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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RING IN THE NEW YEAR PEOPLE!

THE MAGAZINE FOR CROUCH END, HAMPSTEAD, HIGHGATE, FINCHLEY, MUSWELL HILL, PRIMROSE HILL

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elcome to the launch edition of NxNW Magazine! Having celebrated our sister publication (The City and Angel)’s first birthday last Summer, we’re very excited to be introducing a new luxury lifestyle magazine to a new North West London readership.

Of course, we’re not strangers to the area. And over the months to come, we’ll be sharing with you all that we love the most about Hampstead, Muswell Hill, Crouch End, Finchley, Highgate and Primrose Hill. This part of London occupies a unique position in the capital’s colourful cultural tapestry and, as far as we see it, there’s no better way to kick off the new decade than by spending more time exploring what makes NW London tick.

As a result, we have a bumper line-up of features for you this month. Our Local Spotlight begins with a biggie, offering up a potted history of Hampstead and its reputation as the favoured dwelling-place of the nation’s liberal intelligentsia (p16), while our ‘Tried and Tested’ Beauty piece trials a Pilates equipment class and Thai foot massage at Triyoga, in nearby Primrose Hill (p22).

More than anything, though, we’re excited to present James Luxford’s exclusive interview with national treasure and one half of Belsize Park’s most famous couple, Helena Bonham Carter. Bonham Carter is just one of the big star names we’ve got lined up for the coming months – and, with her new film The King’s Speech released on January 7th, we thought it was the perfect time for NxNW readers to get to know her a little better.

But wait, there’s more! For those who like to match style with substance, we’ve got our To the Manor Born fashion shoot (p26), featuring knitwear from Pringle, outerwear from Barbour and the stunning grounds of Highgate’s Kenwood House. And with Christmas over and the harsher months in the offing, the mag is also bursting with handy health and beauty recommendations designed to safe-guard you against the big freeze. Hopefully we’ve packed in enough suggestions for what to do and where to go in the local area that you’ll be in good spirits even amid all this wild weather.

Warmer days are on the way!

We very much hope you enjoy this first issue and look forward to the next – we think 2011 is set to be an exciting year.

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OBJECTS IN MIND THROUGHOUT JANUARY

In partnership with the National Portrait Gallery and inspired by the gallery’s loaning of artist Maggi Hambling’s self portrait to the museum, the exhibition explores people and objects as well as featuring photographs by Eamonn McCabe of artists in their studios.

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RSC AT THE ROUNDHOUSE THROUGHOUT JANUARY

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A round-up of what Camden and Haringay Council are doing for the area GOING GREEN IN MUSWELL HILL The LivingARK is the latest phase of the Muswell Hill Low Carbon Zone, which aims to achieve a 20 per cent reduction in carbon emissions in the area by 2012. The zero-carbon energy saving classroom will give residents expert tips on green living and boasts groundbreaking energy efficiency measures which demonstrate how to reduce carbon emissions and make the most of Mother Nature.

It will be used as a classroom in the playground of Muswell Hill Primary School, and will also be available to community groups and other schools.

Every component of the LivingARK has been carefully selected to minimise CO2 and maximise sustainability. It is powered by the sun, captures rainwater and is made from natural materials including wood,

THIEVES STEAL CAMDEN’S HISTORY Camden Council is asking residents and businesses to be on the look out for rogue contractors stealing paving stones from the boroughs roads. Over the last six weeks, 149 square metres of York stone paving has been stolen from five locations across Camden.

Costing £110 per square metre to replace, it is estimated that the current thefts will cost £16,400 at a time when the council attempts to meet a challenging budget deficit. The police and council’s antisocial behaviour team have been alerted and areas considered vulnerable are being monitored. The council will seek to prosecute anyone caught stealing paving from the streets of Camden and will

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The LivingARK was unveiled on Saturday (11December) by Cllr Joe Goldberg, Haringey Council’s Cabinet Member for Finance and Sustainability who explained that it “will be at the forefront of our borough-wide efforts to reduce carbon emissions by 40 per cent by 2020.” The opening of the ARK coincides with the start of the Low Carbon Zone retrofit programme, where homes within the zone can benefit from being subsidised. energy and water saving measures. push for the maximum penalty.

Councillor Sue Vincent, Cabinet Member for Environment, Camden Council condemned the thefts: “The streets of Camden belong to everyone and I’m appalled that rogue contractors have been stealing our paving stones. Not only do the thefts present a clear danger to pedestrians but in times of such financial pressures we cannot always make like-for-like repairs. I would urge anyone who doubts the legitimacy for works on our roads and pavements to contact the council so that the parasites preying on our paving can be brought to justice.”

The council is asking residents and business owners to report any suspicious activity during office hours to the Highways Engineering team on 020 7974 2015.

Camden has become the first council in the UK to launch a fleet of vehicles powered entirely by the renewable energy source Compressed Biomethane Gas, produced from organic waste. 15 vans will operate on the specially made gas that per tonne produces the equivalent power to 1,200 litres of diesel fuel. Councillor Angela Mason, Cabinet Member for Sustainability, Camden Council, enthused: “It is incredible to think that just one tonne of this special fuel can power a 44-tonne heavy goods vehicle for an entire week.

David Rowe, Head of Borough Projects and Programmes at Transport for London (TfL) also highlighted the benefits of the new bio fuel: “It is great news that Camden continues to get plugged into the green technology of electric vehicles. With 1300 charge points by 2013 in locations across the Capital Source London will put us firmly on the road towards making London the electric vehicle Capital of Europe.” Camden believes this will improve the environmental performance in its vehicle fleet for street environment, housing repairs, emergency callouts and parking services.

Camden are also tackling the biggest contributors to air pollution, commercial vehicles, with the launch of London’s first, free electric charging point. Some of the energy at this refueling station is generated by solar panels. It is hoped this will encourage wider use of renewable fuels - helping to reduce carbon emissions, improve fuel efficiency and save money.

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THE POWER BEHIND THE THRONE

Helena Bonham Carter talks to James Luxford about her new film The King’s Speech, living in North London and playing the Queen Mum

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s she sits for our interview, there’s a cheerful air about Helena Bonham Carter that seems to conflict with what I know must be the huge amount of interviews she’s undertaken recently. “It’s great to be here,” she smiles. “When you are promoting a film at a festival it’s nice, because it’s not just the premiere: people can come and see the film and you can get a reaction from the sort of people you made the film for.”

Warm words indeed from one of the leading lights of British cinema, a woman with a foot on each side of the Atlantic thanks to her role in one of Hollywood’s biggest movie franchises as well as a wealth of homegrown films.

Bonham-Carter’s latest film is the historical drama The King’s Speech. Co-starring Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush, it tells the true story of Prince Albert of England (Firth), a pleasant but nervous fellow afflicted by a fierce stammer. With the advent of radio in Britain in the earliest years of the 20th century, the royal family become a far more vocal public presence, and the desperate Albert approaches unorthodox Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue (Rush) to help him to overcome his impediment. Albert’s treatment becomes all the more urgent when his brother, King Edward, abdicates – making Albert the new King George VI, just as the frightened nation slides into war against Germany. Bonham-Carter plays Albert’s wife, Elizabeth, who was eventually to become known as The Queen Mother. The role provides a fascinating look into the life of a popular public figure.

“The Queen Mother was extraordinary because she was a professional public figure and an expert at it,” Bonham-Carter explains.

“But she [also] had character and confidence. She married a man who was not born to be King and wasn’t really constitutionally meant to be King, so [he had] to do a job that [he wasn’t] suited to. Luckily, I think he drew upon her confidence where

he lacked it. I found the part really enjoyable. It was enjoyable, you know, just to pretend – and then you can take your crown off and not be like that anymore.” Bonham-Carter already had some limited experience with the real person. “I did meet the Queen Mother,” she recalls. “I think she came to premiere of [1985 film] A Room with aView. I got what I think most people got from her: she had this great faith, was great at being gracious. Having read about her, I think underneath it all she had a huge amount of inner strength. Someone once said she was a marshmallow but made by a welding machine! I tried to get that duality.”

Making her first prominent acting appearance at the age of just seventeen in the British TV movie A Pattern of Roses, BonhamCarter soon became a staple of the British costume drama, with roles in A RoomWith aView, Howard’s End and Lady Jane, as well as in the occasional Hollywood period piece like Mel Gibson’s Hamlet. However, it was her appearance in Kenneth Branagh’s 1994 film of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein that truly marked a change in direction for BonhamCarter, forcing Hollywood to take notice of her unique talent and begin

casting her in darker, more risky movies. While she still appeared in British period dramas – such as the well-received 1997 film Wings of a Dove – Stateside she was making waves with a magnetic turn in one of the defining films of the 1990s, as the twisted love interest of Brad Pitt and Edward Norton in Fight Club. More quirky roles followed, including her first collaboration with Tim Burton on Planet of The Apes in 2001. Her relationship with the director was to prove both professionally and personally successful, leading as it did not just to appearances in five more of Burton’s films, but also to marriage and a family.

Beyond the maverick Burton’s movies, she has recently brought to the big screen the marvellously malevolent character of Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter series. “I was filming Harry Potter around the same time [as The King’s Speech],” she recalls. “It was strange going from one to the other. My son used to say to me, ‘Are you a witch or the Queen tomorrow, Mum?’” But despite the culture clash, she is very pleased to be playing so many regal parts at this stage in her career. “I’ve been playing a queen a lot recently, which has been a lot of fun,” she says, in reference to this year’s Alice InWonderland, in which she played the Red Queen. “At least playing this Queen they didn’t have to make my head bigger!”

Away from the glamour of the film industry, Bonham-Carter’s marriage to Burton appears to be going strong. She does admit, however, that working with someone with whom you’re also in a relationship has its challenges. “It’s easier now, but you have to abide by a set of rules,” she says. “We try to keep work talk out of the house, away from the family.

There have been times where it’s been difficult but I think by now we’ve got the hang of it.” The couple have two children together, a boy called Billy Ray, aged seven, and a daughter called 13

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“WHEN YOU ARE PROMOTING A FILM AT A FESTIVAL IT’S NICE, BECAUSE IT’S NOT JUST THE PREMIERE: PEOPLE CAN COME AND SEE THE FILM AND YOU CAN GET A REACTION FROM THE SORT OF PEOPLE YOU MADE THE FILM FOR.”

Nell who was born in 2007.

Residents of Belsize Park, their living arrangements have become infamous among gossip fans. The couple live next door to each other in two houses connected by a doorway.

“People seem to think it’s far more interesting than it is,” laughs Bonham-Carter.

“I can have things how I want them and he gets to have things how he wants them, I get to watch things on telly that I want to watch, it’s great. It works for us, I’d recommend it!”

The arrangement suits the family as much as the beautiful surroundings of North London. “We love living there,” she beams. “I can take my children to school, we get to live in a lovely part of the world.

That’s why we bought the second house, which is the rather banal explanation behind the whole thing. I

loved my cottage and wanted to live in that area but there wasn’t enough room in that one house.”

In addition to The King’s Speech, UK cinema audiences will see BonhamCarter in at least two more projects over the next twelve months. There is, of course, the eighth and final film in the Harry Potter saga, part two of

The Deathly Hallows – but that’s not all. BonhamCarter will also be hitting the screens playing another real life character in Toast, based on the memoirs of cookery writer Nigel Slater. Her continuing presence at the heart of the British film industry, however, is not a result of her seeking to stay ‘loyal’ to her home country.

Instead, she insists, it’s all about finding quality projects on which to work. “I’m not interested in being in as many big, expensive studio films as I can,” she explains. “I just find stories that speak to me or appeal to me, and there are some fantastic scripts that have been written and continue to be written in this country.” 

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ampstead has long been established as one of London’s most distinctive areas. Home to myriad fine eateries and pubs, its village feel and Regency architecture have made it one of the most exclusive residential suburbs in the world. But Hampstead wasn’t always the place we know (and love) today – in fact, its roots are of the very humblest sort.

The earliest written records available to us see Hampstead mentioned as far back as 1086, in the famous ‘Domesday Book’, an astonishingly inclusive survey of England and Wales commissioned by King William I – better known as William the Conqueror.

In those distant days, Hampstead was little more than a speck on the map – a tiny rural hamlet among fields and agricultural land, its name formed by the tongues of Saxons: the Saxon words ‘ham’ and ‘stede’ translate loosely as ‘home farm’. But even the Saxons were relative latecomers to the area, with recent years seeing evidence emerge of a Mesolithic settlement pre-existing modern Hampstead by about 9000 years – that is, dating to around 7000 B.C. The history of the Hampstead we know, however, can generally be said to trace back to the 17th century.

EARLY DEVELOPMENT Situated on high ground visible from London, Hampstead had long attracted city-dwellers on the hunt for clean air and respite from what was already a chaotic, overcrowded metropolis. It was in the mid-1600s that the area’s relative peace was disrupted as it was transformed overnight into a refuge for throngs of wealthy Londoners seeking to escape first the Great Plague and later the Great Fire of London. Hampstead’s distance from the city – plus the ample land it provided for recreational hunting – drew an influx of new settlers, their eyes wide to the rustic charms of life on the fringe. And where the rich went, others soon followed: towards the end of the 17th century, it was said that Hampstead’s main inhabitants were the scores of washer-women who served the wealthy new arrivals.

The opening of the Hampstead Wells spa in the 1700s saw the area leap in popularity once again, and rival towns such as Bath and Tunbridge sought to follow Hampstead’s lead as people flocked to take advantage of the local water’s supposed medicinal properties. The spa eventually closed in 1882, although the spring can still be seen along Well Walk on the left hand side between Christchurch Hill and Squires Mount. But the movement from rural backwater to favoured suburb was now well underway, and Hampstead continued to attract affluent residents drawn to its country feel and cleaner environment.

The Victorian era saw the building of a huge number of luxurious holiday homes in the area, while the 20th century saw Hampstead’s links to the city disappear, as the locality became part of the city as a whole. The establishment of railway links and the introduction of fast travel to central London was a further catalyst for major development.

HISTORIC HEATH For centuries, the Heath has been an oasis of calm allowing Londoners the chance to leave behind the grime and frantic pace of city life and get back to nature. The wildest of London’s parks, it takes in woodland, rambling hills, ponds and conservation areas. Hampstead resident, writer and academic C.S. Lewis is said to have based his most famous creation, the fantastical world of Narnia, on the Heath’s diverse and enchanting vistas, and he was by no means alone: the area’s natural beauty continues to enrapture visitors to this day.

Sitting at one of the highest points in London, it’s possible to view landmark buildings from the city or to turn your back on mankind altogether, forgetting that you’re only a stone’s throw away from a busy urban metropolis. The Heath is steeped in history and within its 791 acres you’ll find stately homes, ancient forests and a (thankfully) now redundant duelling ground, where in bygone days gentlemen would redress slights to their character via a pair of pistols and ten steady paces. In its day, the ground saw over 170 duels take place and recorded 96 deaths. Nowadays the park is the site of more relaxing pastimes, as people continue to flock to its natural swimming ponds, wooded vales and miles of verdant meadow.

ARTISTIC TRADITIONS Hampstead has been synonymous with London’s intelligentsia and arts circles since at least the 18th century. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the arts were (in the main) the preserve of a wealthy elite, and the fashionable and pleasant surroundings of Hampstead attracted writers and painters in droves. Keats spent two years in the area and wrote his most celebrated poem, Ode to a Nightingale, while sitting beneath a plum tree in his garden. The house still stands and now serves as a museum where many of the poet’s original manuscripts and letters are on display. The painter John Constable was also a Hampstead resident, and was frequently drawn to the Heath, where he produced numerous studies of the same scene under varying weather conditions. The 20th century’s most famous Hampstead resident may be novelist and essayist George Orwell, who – while still a struggling writer – gained free board in exchange for working part-time in a local bookshop. The establishment is now a pizza restaurant – with only a small plaque above the door to reveal its role in the intellectual life of the nation.

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MAC 5 COOL THRILLSEEKERS GLITTERS/PIGMENTS AS EVER, MAC’S HIGHLANDS INSPIRED PACKAGING IS A TRIUMPH. £27.50, MACCOSMETICS.CO.UK

CEDARWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL ADD THIS TO YOUR BATH OR USE AS A MASSAGE OIL TO SOOTHE THOSE TIRED MUSCLES AFTER A DAY’S SKIING. £5, NEALSYARDREMEDIES.COM

MONTPELIER SQUARE NAIL VARNISH METALLIC NAILS ADD INSTANT GLAMOUR. £11, NAILSINC.COM

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CROSS TERRAIN UV FACE PROTECTOR SPF 50 THIS WIND RESISTANT SUNCREAM WILL STAND UP TO ANY EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS YOU MIGHT ENCOUNTER ON THE SLOPES. £21, KIEHLS.CO.UK

SNOW QUEEN Thaw out the chill with these Winter wonders!

CLEANSING MILK WITH ALPINE HERBS A GENTLE CLEANSER WHICH STILL LEAVES SKIN FEELING TOTALLY REFRESHED. £16, CLARINS.COM

LAURA MERCIER LIP GLACE IN CRYSTAL FOR GLOSSY, SHINY LIPS WITHOUT THE EXCESS GLOOP. £18, SPACENK.CO.UK

LAURA MERCIER BLACK ICE SEQUIN EYE COLOUR FOR EYES THAT ARE AS DAZZLING AS THE SNOW. £18, SPACENK.CO.UK

APRICOT AND YOGHURT FACE MASK TAKE YOUR INSPIRATION FROM AN ALPINE STYLE BREAKFAST. £8, PURETHOUGHTS.CO.UK

RIMMEL COLOUR MOUSSE EYE SHADOW IN SPLASH THIS ICY BLUE SHADE HAS MASS APPEAL FOR WINTER. £4.99 FROM BOOTS.COM ELEMENTAL HERBOLOGY WIND AND COLD THERAPY USE ON LIPS AND HANDS TO PROTECT THEM FROM THE ELEMENTS. £16.50, SPACENK.CO.UK

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HEALTH&BEAUTY

NEW YEAR, NEW HAIR

Rochelle Streater gets straightened out with the Keratin Express Service in Stasi Salons

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think I may finally have found the answer for all those who have experienced the drama of frizz-prone, curly hair – including myself. My locks are famous for their ability to turn from ‘work of art’ to complete disaster in seconds, and at the slightest sign of damp in the air. Needless to say, things are at their worst in wintertime.

The answer I’ve found is the new Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy, available in Stasi Salons. A revolutionary smoothing system which eliminates 95% of frizz and curl, cutting typical

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styling time in half, KCST works by opening hair follicles, restoring and restructuring strands by deep-infusing the cuticles with a blend of natural keratin. The specially formulated revitalising treatment is used by celebrities including Nicole Ritchie and Natasha Kaplinsky.

I know what you’re thinking… this could be another product that doesn’t really work, an effect that can only be administered by a professional or one that lasts a mere ten minutes after you’ve left the salon. I was inclined to feel the same – but was genuinely amazed by the results. What’s more, the treatment is chemical-free and only took 90 minutes, including styling time.

As someone with naturally extremely tight curls, completely straight, smooth hair has always been an unattainable feat; on occasion, when I came close to achieving it (following a laborious two hours of styling), it never set or behaved for a decent amount of time. Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy has turned that around. The treatment was finished quickly and I immediately felt the difference in my hair – now unusually light and silky. The effect was such that I distinctly recall an extra spring in my step on leaving the salon!

The Keratin therapy lasts either six weeks or six months. The former timeframe allowing a sufficient introduction, the latter allowing for a rather more committed relationship to straight hair. I opted for the temporary taster, but have already booked my appointment for more permanently straight hair!

The real test, though, came when I got caught out in the rain for the first time – the day after I washed the treatment out, as a matter of fact.

Miraculously, my hair remained as it was – frizzfree and healthy-looking. Smoothing treatment: one; English weather, nil. That’s a result I can believe in.

If you still don’t believe me ladies, the best thing to do is try the treatment yourself. I’m pretty confident you’ll love your new hair so much, you’ll want to rebook again and again.

Manufacturers of straightening irons beware...  Stasi Salons 11 Essex Road, Islington, N1 2SL 020 7359 1432 75-77 Junction Road, Archway, London, N19 5QU 020 7870 3721

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KETTLECORE CLASS For those who aren’t afraid to feel the pain.

This class involves lifting and swinging a kettlebell (basically a canon ball) for an hour. The payoff?

Doing this for just 10 minutes burns the same amount of calories as pounding the treadmill for 45 minutes. £25 for a single class, heartcore.co.uk, 50 Hampstead High Street, NW3 1QG

HEALTH&BEAUTY

HOOPNOTIC TRAVEL HOOP Perfect for those on the go. £47.10, victoriahealth.com

Fitness

SOHO GYMS Famed for their top of the range equipment and generous choice of classes, this is a gym membership which you’ll actually want to get good use out of.

Visit sohogyms.com for more details, 193-199 Camden High Street, NW1 7BT

FEELING GOOD... this month, with the latest tips and trends

MiCoach MOBILE APP Adidas and Core Performance have collaborated on this mobile app which takes interval training to a new level of sophistication.

Feedback and performance analysis are also welcome features. Free, micoach.com

CICLOTTE EXERCISE BIKE Marvel at the futuristic design of this exercise bike. £7500, ciclotte.com CABRINHA SWITCHBLADE KITESURF KITE For the adrenaline junkie. £699, cabrinhakites.co.uk

SOUND MACHINE Use the the starting gun soundbite if you want to inject a competitive edge into your exercise routine or try the the fan- fare and drum role sound snippets to recreate your very own Olympics ceremony. £8.95, victoriahealth.com

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HEALTH&BEAUTY

SWEET RELIEF Helen Baron experiences a Pilates Equipment Class at Europe’s Leading Yoga and Pilates Centre…and winds down afterwards with a soothing Thai Foot Massage

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n arriving at Triyoga, I immediately felt myself to be in the presence of the great god Calm. There is definitely some feng shui at work here; perhaps in the way the reception desk curves gracefully at the centre of the semi-circular space, giving way to the communal dining area.Yogis are munching on ultra healthy-looking grub from the onsite café, and serene music plays amid the drifting incense… My shoulders dropped another notch and I felt the stress of the day – stress I hadn’t really realised I’d brought into the room with me – melt away.

I was here to try a Pilates Equipment Class, something I’d never done before. I’ve tried mat Pilates and always preferred yoga, which I found to be less fuss, less messing about with ropes, equally intense but in a slightly more comfortable way, with no emphasis on small repetitive motions. But this Pilates equipment class was a different ball-game altogether.

Using specialised pieces of apparatus designed to provide resistance and support for your body, my instructor, Prithi, took me through a series of fluid exercises.These classes are taken individually or in small groups of no more than five, which only adds to the relaxation element. Prithi’s calming voice explained each movement and the proper breathing techniques so that pretty soon I felt myself becoming more body-aware, relishing the space around me.This is a far cry from previous experiences of peak-time yoga, where a full stretch can mean, your nose, perilously close to, your neighbour’s rear end.

It seems a luxury to work at your own pace – and in classes this small, the instructor can modify the equipment to suit your needs. Much of what we do in our 60-minute session focuses on core strength and stretching, and I’m reminded of Pilates’ gymnastic element – although my class is gentle, at a more advanced level, I would utilise stronger gymnastic poses.

I imagine the postures, in conjunction with the equipment, to be a little like trapeze lessons.

THE SPECIALISED PIECES OF APPARATUS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RESISTANCE AND SUPPORT FOR YOUR BODY

Triyoga itself is a centre of excellence, providing cutting edge Yoga, Pilates and holistic treatments. The specialised Equipment Classes offer a dynamic approach to exercise, slightly more remedial than mat work and ideal for working through specific injuries, posture problems, realignment of the spine – and of course, all the positive effects are maximised if the classes are taken on a oneto-one basis.

My trip to Triyoga would not have been complete without trying a treatment from the exhaustive list: the menu reads like a guidebook to heaven. There are therapies that I’ve never even heard of. I run regularly, I walk my dog a lot; I generally pound the streets on a twice or thrice-daily basis and, as such, booked in a Thai Foot Massage for some ultimate stress-busting, but really all the treatments sound utterly delightful.

One of the real benefits of Triyoga is the treatment rooms themselves. Situated outside the main centre in cute huts, this is a real holiday experience. No chilly tile floors or sterile tables, no tinned sound of trickling water emanating from a dusty

ghetto blaster; just an inviting bed of soft towels and softer pillow in a warm little beach-style hut, complete with skylight.

My feet are bathed, oiled, stretched and massaged (with hands and stick) whilst wrapped in warm towels. Venita, my therapist, could give my boyfriend some invaluable pointers. Compared to this, his foot-rub after a long hard day (and when I say rub, I mean quite literally a rub) is seriously lacking.

After 45 minutes, my afternoon of bliss is complete. What a tremendous way to spend the remnants of a Winter weekend; I feel totally rejuvenated in time for Monday morning’s inevitable chaos. If Triyoga is your local – well, lucky you! The centre is a fantastic place to practise Yoga, Pilates and stress relief.  triyoga.co.uk, 6 Erskine Road, Primrose Hill, London, NW3 3AJ 0207 483 3344

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1. BIKE HELMET Funky bike helmet with a Sixties inspired print. There won’t be any protests about putting this on… £45, pedlars.co.uk 2. BARBAPAPA SKITTLES SET A jolly indoor game. £18.50, oliverbonas.com, 147-148 Upper Street N1 1RA. 3. DINING TABLE PING PONG SET A very brave parent indeed who lets their children play ping-pong on the dining table! £22.50, utilitydesign.co.uk 4. 3D DOODLE KIT Drawing tools for the 21st century. £5, utilitydesign.co.uk 5. BLAFRE DESIGN STAINLESS STEEL RED ELEPHANT THERMOS Keep your little ones warm during the cold snap with this sweet thermos flask, which is ideal for packed lunches. £20.99, peanutandpip.com 6. SHHH OR TELL IT The family fun board game. This game is about knowing that there is always a right time to disclose and you really need to think before you Shhh or Tell It!. £29.99 plus p+p, www.distinctly-different.org 7. CIRCUS WALL ART PRINT Ruka-Ruka produce the most joyful prints. This circus one is their latest and like all their others, it can be customised too. £15, rukaruka.co.uk 8. MATCHSTICK GARDEN No green fingers are needed for this. Grow a flourishing garden from a matchstick. Genius. £2.50, thebalconygardener.com 9. WORLD WALL CHART Boost their geography credentials with this cute world map. £95, pedlars.co.uk

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Baby, it’s cold outside – so keep snug in super-soft fabrics and stylish knits

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FOOD & DRINK

THE ROAD WELL TRAVELLED Helen Baron samples the menu in arguably the best gastro-pub in Hampstead

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he road outside The Wells Tavern is startlingly quaint.

Making my way down Flask Walk, passing picturebook houses, I’m put in mind of the Peter Pan stories – this stretch of road seems to possess far more of the cosy Edwardian elegance I remember from J.M. Barrie’s tales than does the modernday Kensington Gardens (home to the Darling family in the books).

I’m visiting on a crisp, wintry evening, and the location – just a short walk from Hampstead tube – is magical. It’s as if you’ve stumbled into a scene from Lilliput Lane, complete with red telephone boxes, cobbled streets and charming cottages painted cheerful colours. At the end of this perfect little vista, windows glowing merrily, stands the beautiful Georgian building that houses The Wells.

First impressions count when it comes to pubs, but The Wells has nothing to worry about on that score. From the outside, this is the tavern of dreams: I’d like to own a miniature version of the place myself.

What with the classic feel of the exterior, you’d be forgiven for thinking The Wells was a time-honoured Hampstead establishment, watering passersby, residents and famous writers in style for a century or two. But you’d be mistaken, because owner Beth Coventry only renovated the building in 2003 – before that it was the kind of place you might pop into only to walk straight back out again. Coventry’s vision has wrought marvellous consequences, peeling back the building’s dilapidated surface layers to reveal the finest of Georgian proportions underneath.

Situated a mere stone’s throw from the Heath itself, The Wells now mixes civilised sophistication with a touch of something old, wild and incredibly romantic – you can almost imagine a holidaying Heathcliff making a pit-stop here before

battling across the Heath in search of Cathy’s ghost. The idyllic location and ‘local landmark’ status make it a real surprise that the building’s potential wasn’t realised sooner – but local residents have wasted no time in flocking to the pub since it opened. Its broad terraces and beautiful hangingbaskets must prove a huge summer draw – while the cosy fireside feel on the night of my visit has lured more than a few folk in for a warming twilight tipple.

coming? Serving up an assortment of modern European cuisine, The Wells seeks to straddle both sides of the gastro divide, offering guests the opportunity to chow down either in the ground floor bar or – for those after a more ‘high end’ experience – one of three first floor dining rooms, each elegantly decked out in a style best described as ‘contemporary period’. On our visit the food is up to scratch with exciting combinations on offer - Gorgonzola, red wine poached pear and walnut salad and seared scallops, pan-fried fillet of bream, fennel puree, salsa verde and tomato coulis as well as rump of lamb with dauphinoise potato and the perfect selection of vegetables - broad beans, peas and butterd baby carrots with rosemary jus.

Whether you’re after fine dining for two in a suitably classy setting or a comfy Sunday roast down the pub with your pals, it’s hard to imagine a more dependably satisfying destination than The Wells.

When I catch up with owner Beth for a quick chat, her busy schedule proves the best testament to her success as a landlady – business is booming, it seems. “The Wells is the third pub I’ve owned,” she says (the former two were co-owned with business partners). “It had been a pub for a very long time before I took it over. I changed the look from very unattractive ‘70’s décor to what you see today.”

Beth ascribes success in pub managements to three main factors: good food, happy staff and a high quality service. And of course, she also puts some of The Wells’ success – which has come during difficult times for the wider economy – down to its location.

“So far, so good; we are lucky to have loyal local clientele who aren’t short of a bob or two. Customers here can be fussy and expect value for money, but on the whole they are extremely agreeable and supportive.”

WHAT WITH THE CLASSIC FEEL OF THE EXTERIOR, YOU’D BE FORGIVEN FOR THINKING THE WELLS WAS A TIME HONOURED HAMPSTEAD ESTABLISHMENT, WATERING PASSERS-BY, RESIDENTS AND FAMOUS WRITERS IN STYLE FOR A CENTURY OR TWO As a great many tarted-up boozers have found to their cost, however, looks will only get you so far. Can The Wells match its fine façade with the kind of nosh that will keep the customers

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The pub’s fare is certainly reasonably priced; with most gastro-pubs these days ramping up their prices, The Wells remains very competitive, especially in light of its distinctly classy ‘restaurant rooms’. Beth describes the food menu simply as ‘eclectic’, adding that the kitchen staff keep things as seasonal as possible. “Our Head Chef is from New Zealand and cooks with simplicity and elegance,” she beams proudly. “His presentation is superb.”

I can understand Beth’s confidence.

My evening in The Wells reminded me of another homely London story, Mary Poppins: practically perfect in every way. Having set up home for the evening at a corner table (excellently sited so as to allow me to take in the tasteful furnishings all around), the vibe soon became somewhat festive, as my dinner partner and I, the second dining party of the evening, were quickly joined by several other tables of well-heeled locals. Amid the pleasing buzz of a happy tavern, the menu provided a great range of classic treats – plus an extensive specials board. My partner and I had already spotted the potential of The Wells as a location for indulgent desserts, and the menu didn’t disappoint there either, with crumble, sticky toffee pudding, crème brulee, banoffee pie and a selection of cheeses all among the offerings. I opted in the end for a dark chocolate pot with clotted cream and cantuccini biscuits, which proved utterly delightful. A valiant effort was made to finish the lot, despite being fit to burst. As we ambled off towards the tube station a little later on, we discussed the good fortune of our find: a friendly local that can do everything from the warming evening snifter and the homely Sunday Roast to the cheerful summer cider and fine dining. Dog- and child-friendly too, it ticks all the boxes and then some. If you’re passing by on one of these cold January evenings, you’re well advised to let The Wells shower its hospitality upon you.  The Wells Tavern 30 Well Walk Greater London NW3 1BX 020 7794 3785 thewellshampstead.co.uk

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COD AND SMOKED HADDOCK FISH CAKES (serves 4) 250 grams fresh Icelandic cod fillets 250 grams naturally smoked haddock fillets 1 medium sized onion finely chopped and softened in a scrape of butter 1 tbsp finely chopped curly leaf parsley 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon 1 egg yolk Ground black pepper, salt and grated nutmeg to taste 4 medium sized potatoes (such as Maris Piper or Desiree) mashed with butter For the coating: 1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk beaten Seasoned fl our Japanese breadcrumbs 1. Make a court bouillon with 2 pints water, 1 glass white wine, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 peeled and sliced carrot, a few black peppercorns and a bay leaf.

2. When ready (after 10 minutes simmering) let cool slightly then add the skinned fillets of fish, heat up the liquid and cook the fish until just done and still firm.

3. Remove the fish, allow to cool and then flake.

4. Mix in the rest of the ingredients and again allow the mixture to cool.

5. Divide into 4 balls and slightly flatten them. Roll in seasoned flour, then the beaten egg and finally the breadcrumbs.

6. Shallow fry in a generous amount of vegetable oil, turning often until golden brown and cooked through.

7. Serve with a generous dollop of tartar sauce, a wedge of lemon and a small mixed leaf dressed salad on the plate.

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he St Johns Tavern was opened in its present guise as a dining pub in October 1998. The owners set out to create a ‘bistro’ dining experience with a British feel. There’s a cavernous, theatrical dining hall at the rear, complete with large open fire and the light and airy bar, serving draught ales, ciders and European wines.

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THE BARNSBURY Traditional Pub and Dining House

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A great British boozer with fantastic food

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The Alice House, situated in West Hampstead, offers a combination of vintage glamour, innovative mixology and fine dining. Its retro brick interior, quirky light fittings and chunky wooden furniture give it a chic yet cosy atmosphere.

Serving delectable weekend brunches, light bites and hearty classics, the food is definitely not something to be missed. That being said, the same applies for the wide range of innovative cocktails on offer.

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BAR MUSIC HALL

134 Curtain Road, Shoreditch EC2A 3AR ☎ 020 7729 7216 BOHO MEXICA

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181 Upper St Islington N1 1RQ ☎ 020 7354 9993 THE BARNSBURY

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143 Adelaide Road Primrose Hill, NW3 3NL ☎ 0870 383 4595 THE ALICE HOUSE

283-285 West End Lane West Hampstead London NW6 1RD ☎ 020 7431 8818

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131 Upper Street, Islington N1 1QP ☎ 020 7354 9535

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65 Rivington Street, Shoreditch EC2A 3AY ☎ 020 7739 4781

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” but where are my folks going to stay?”

THE ROSE & CROWN

A local land-mark pub and boutique guest house overlooking Clissold Park and fashionable Stoke Newington

Just a thought...

199 STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET, N16 9ES 020 7254 7497

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If you’re looking for a restaurant that’s offering something different, there’s only one place to go – for the finest in Moroccan food head to Maghreb.

With a menu that includes harira, taboulleh and tanjines, the richness and diversity of this phenomenal cuisine is captured beautifully.

The bar is also the perfect spot to open a bottle of wine from their extensive wine list that covers Morocco and beyond.

“Maghreb, is a dream of a restaurant... ...tackling the full repertoire of Moroccan classics with a flair and attention to detail that few can rival.” – Time Out Magazine

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Maghreb Moroccan Restaurant & Bar 189 Upper Street, N1 1RQ, 020 7226 2305 www.maghreb-restaurant.com

04/01/2011 12:01

RESTAURANT REVIEW: JUNIPER DINING, N5

JUNIPER DINING

Adam Coghlan checks out a recent ‘neighbourhood’ opening...

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he ‘neighbourhood restaurant’ is something that conjures up many a connotation: intimacy, honesty and unpretentiousness; a place where one goes to relax in surroundings of familiarity. Much like a local pub, you tend to see the same faces come and go, and when it is good, it can be the beating heart of a local community.

At the helm and behind the stove of one such restaurant, Rob Wilkinson regards this very role as an obligation of his 14 month-old venture, Juniper Dining in Highbury. Even though, on the night I visited, the crowds had fled to the nearby Emirates Stadium to see Arsenal play in the Champions League (apparently north London’s answer to the pre-theatre trade), there was an atmospheric warmth.

In some cases, a chef’s intentions for entering the dining room reflect little more than a need to fulfil an exercise in public relations - a self-satisfied surveillance given the go-ahead only once the ‘coast is clear’ and the Maitre d’ has negated any potential disquieters. Rob’s tentative steps through his own dining room, however, seemed to stem from a far more sincere duty to ensure his diners were happy. That is not to say that he is insecure; rather, there is no food chain through which culpability travels and the reality is that this is his life. He has to make it good. This can only be a good thing for the customer.

I was warmly greeted and offered drinks by a couple of friendly and attentive waiters before being given the A la Carte, fixed price and specials menus. In a restaurant industry where at the moment, the market trend sings to the tune of ‘small plates this and tasting menus that’ and where celebrity chefs reign supreme, the prospect of ordering a starter, main and dessert from an on-shore chef seemed as novel as it did a pleasure.

With one or two exceptions, the menu read nicely and it is an encouraging sign when there’s a real difficulty in choosing between several appealing options. Wild

mushrooms on sourdough, wild venison and juniper carpaccio and diver-caught scallops with pea and pancetta; Cornish fisherman’s stew, slow roast pork belly and beef Burguignon with creamy mash are all words I want to be reading before eating on a bitterly cold December night.

Interestingly, and curiously uncommon, was a specials menu comprised only of seafood dishes. ‘Fish and seafood is something that I am very passionate about.

I buy all my fish daily in small quantities to ensure freshness and variation’. I was sure that this message this message was etched into Rob’s ethos as a chef as much as it was wriiten in plain English on the menu itself.

Perhaps greedily, but somewhat necessarily, I squeezed an order of scallops between the venison carpaccio and beef bourguignon- In honesty because I couldn’t choose but also because I felt the need to road-test Rob’s ability with his dearly beloved from under the sea. The carpaccio was excellent: delectably tender, melt-inthe-mouth meat with a very accurately judged seasonal partnership of fragrant juniper and earthy truffle. Strewn across the top were rocket leaves, shavings of parmesan and baby capers - a coming together of British sanguinity with Italian finesse. Less imaginative, but equally

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good, was a dish of scallops with pancetta and broad beans. The scallops were cooked perfectly and maintained their plump, succulent and meaty texture. The addition of a sharp shallot salsa nicely offset the sweet saltiness of the shell fish and pancetta, whilst it seemed slightly strange that, in December, there were broad beans on the plate at all.

The Bourguignon, to my delight, threw up few surprises and honoured tradition where big chunks of beef sat among pearl onions, mushrooms and bacon in a rich and luscious red wine-based gravy. So often you find that dishes such as this are let down by, for example, a reluctance to invest the time into a proper veal stock.

Not here and quite frankly, alongside a generous mound of creamy mashed potatoes, I couldn’t have asked for anything more of this bistro classic.

To finish, I ordered the fairly playful Malteaser iced parfait with a chocolate and Grand Marnier sauce and homemade honey-comb. It was a lovely, light and clean end to an otherwise fairly rich encounter.

Throughout the meal, I drank a fantastic red by the glass. The Domaine Les Filles de Septembre Côtes du Thongue Rob later told me was on the list before the list was written and before he knew even the price.

This is fairly characteristic of his admirable and assured approach. He wants to share what he loves most and what I liked about Juniper was the ability of the restaurant to exist very much in the image and personality of Rob without the bitter after taste of any ego. His menu is designed not to wow, but to offer, as he put it, ‘something for everybody’. This he does well and which is why, he says, there are seemingly incongruous nods to the Orient in the form of Thai curries and salads. He is proudly against exclusivity and warmly welcomes children, who can eat for free Tuesday to Friday between 5 and 6.15pm.

Juniper is not inexpensive, but neither is it unreasonable with starters around the £6 mark and mains between £11 and £18. They reflect Rob’s commitment to the serving of good, responsibly-sourced ingredients.

The meal and the experience were both restorative and warming. I left feeling good, happy to have eaten Rob’s excellent cooking and with the thought that, if you live in this neighbourhood, you probably already know you are lucky. Now, there is reason to believe you’re a bit better off. 

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MY DESIGNER LIFE

INTERIORS

Jo Hamilton

Jo Hamilton is an acclaimed Interior Designer. She has been running a highly successful consultancy for over a decade and has been involved in many prestigious developments in the UK and Europe. Having recently consulted for the BBC and with a range of commissions that include city apartments and country retreats, the Islington-based designer now runs courses for those looking to learn the tricks of the trade. We asked her to reveal just a few of those tricks...

What is a typical day for Jo Hamilton?

A major benefit of my job is that every day is different! I could be taking a first brief from a new client, making a site visit to an existing job to ensure my builders are on track, in the studio putting design schemes together, filming for a TV show, or in the Sanderson Hotel running a design course! Every client has different needs and tastes every property has its challenges - that’s what keeps my job edgy and exciting.

How did you get into design consultancy?

I began my career in graphic design. In those days everything was done by hand - drawing boards were littered with spliced letters and chopped up images but slowly technology took over! I still longed to get my hands dirty and my passion for paint and colour never

waned. It felt natural to me to retrain in interior design and I have never looked back since!

When did you realise you had good design and spatial awareness?

From as far back as I can remember, I have been fascinated by the space around me and by the tremendous potential to alter that space. I grew up experimenting with different patterns, textures and colours and my bedroom had a different layout every week! I don’t think I ever had a realization that design and space was my thing; I think that it was always so much a part of me that I never questioned it.

are. That enables me to come up with the perfect design solution for them. I always make sure that the client understands why I have done something - the impact of the colours chosen and why the layout has been designed in a particular way. It’s a kind of teaching process in itself and I have really enjoyed watching the confidence of my clients grow as they learn. It’s really this that sparked my interest in running courses. Also, I believe wholeheartedly that, with a degree of understanding of some basic rules of colour, lighting and layout, even the least confident person can produce a pretty good scheme!

Why did you decide to offer design courses?

A vital part of my job is to understand peoples’ lives, how they live and what their personal set of circumstances

What can students expect from the courses?

My courses offer students a really good basic grounding in interior design.

I teach the key principles of colour,

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INTERIORS lighting, style and layout and we draw everything together at the end of the course. Students learn which colours go together and how to choose the right colours to suit the feel they want to create; how to layer light for different moods; to choose the right style for them and how to design the scheme in a way that compliments how they live.

What is your personal style?

I guess my personal style is pretty contemporary but I like my schemes to feel warm and welcoming too. I tend to include earthy pieces to soften a look perhaps an antique sideboard or a quirky chair to contrast with clean lines and angular shapes. I also love to use vintage fabrics alongside contemporary prints; if you get the blend right, it can look really great! This approach is sleek, classy and contemporary, whilst also remaining comfortable.

Do you have a favourite design period?

I have always loved the curves and the decadence of the Baroque era, particularly the architecture and the detailing of that time. I’ll often throw a Baroque style mirror into the mix or use over-the-top cornicing to make a real statement! Currently, I’m having a bit of a crush on the Deco period. I just love the drama of it all - it was the age of speed, travel and Hollywood. I love the glitz and the glamour of blacks against mirrored surfaces, the stylized forms and animal prints!

Traditional or Modern?

Definitely modern but with a light splattering of vintage fabrics for softness.

What’s your ultimate styling tip?

Any design shortcuts we should know about?

Lighting, lighting and more lighting!

Even the very best interior design will look flat and uninteresting if it is not lit well. Successful lighting is all about creating a flexible scheme - layers of light that can alter the mood at the flick of a switch.

As far as shortcuts go - and to create a great co-ordinating scheme fast - find a picture or fabric that you really like and make that your starting piece. If you like the design, it’s probably because the colours are well balanced - pull the colours out of the print and build the scheme from there.

johamilton.co.uk 35 Britannia Row, N1 8QH 020 7206 7369 Jo will be running 1 & 2-day courses at the Sanderson Hotel, London, on the following days in 2011: Friday 28th January Friday 11th March and Saturday 12th March (2 day course) Friday 29th April Friday 10th June Thursday 14th July

Do you have any recommendations for where to buy furniture?

I love to rummage around off the beaten track. I’ve made some great purchases in Shoreditch recently - there are some really quirky little shops there, perfect for finding one off-pieces that add personality to a look.

What is a complete design no-no?

Short curtains! Never, never, never!

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THE FUTURE MAPPING COMPANY BRITISH ISLES MAP Want an art-quality reference map of the British Isles? Why not get one in emerald green, yellow and metallic khaki? It may not be the obvious choice but it looks fantastic with a minimalist interiors scheme. The bigger the print, the better; these maps make great wallpaper. Future Mapping have just opened a store on Columbia Rd and offer free shipping on all UK orders. Using equal-area projection to represent countries in their correct proportional size, the maps make for an alternative and thought-provoking vision of our planet.

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The stuff dreams are made of! £35-40, famillesummerbelle.com

VINTAGE MAPS Surface View have added a beautiful series of vintage maps to their extensive image range. These decorative designs offer a variety of possibilities to create bespoke wall murals, canvases, blinds, posters and specialist products. We especially love the maps displaying Vertical and Latitudinal Distribution of Animal Life and Temperature – Anomalies, Extremes, Ranges.

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WORLD DINNER MAPS FOR KIDS A big apple and…the big apple? Feed their minds as well as their tummies with these placemats featuring maps of Central London, New York, Paris and Tokyo. There’s a high chance the conversation will turn to travel! £13.50 for a book of 50, pedlars.co.uk 49

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SPOTLIGHT

BEHIND THE SCENES

December saw a ‘Christmas Shopping Evening’ come to Islington’s Upper Street for the first time. We spoke to the girls at local boutiques Dinny Hall and Sefton to find out how it went…

Dinny Hall: Community spirit! Smart, local, independent businesses supporting each other and offering discounts. We all agreed that if there was an incentive, Upper Street customers would be more likely to venture out into the cold and start their Christmas shopping.

Sefton: Dinny Hall came up with the idea and approached us – we really backed it as a concept because Upper Street is a fabulous area for shopping; it makes sense to try to work together. Most of the hard work was done by Dinny Hall’s team!

HOW DID YOU PREPARE FOR THE EVENT?

Dinny Hall: By making sure we had enough tasty mince pies and champagne stocked up, and by ensuring the shop looked as festive as can be. Our Upper Street manager contacted our local customers personally to invite them, as well as putting up posters and distributing flyers.

Sefton: All the retailers sent out emails to their databases and spread the word as much as possible.We also organised for some special one-off jewellery pieces from Alex Monroe to be available for sale on the night, as well as inviting and speaking to press on behalf of all the retailers.

WHAT DID YOU WEAR ON THE EVENING?

Dinny Hall: I wore the statement Talitha earrings from my new Talitha Collection, inspired by the fabulous and boho-luxe Talitha Getty.

WERE YOU SUPPORTING ANY LOCAL DESIGNERS?

Dinny Hall: I had my gorgeous Spice shoes on and a cashmere top from Sefton, both of whom participated in the shopping evening.

WHAT KINDS OF PRODUCTS WERE FOR SALE?

Dinny Hall: Everything! We were lucky enough to have the involvement of such a diverse selection of retailers, from fabulous homewares and fashion to jewellery stores.

WHAT WERE YOUR BESTSELLERS?

fluoro t-shirts from Acne, cute skirts and dresses by Carven and simple feminine separates from Theory.

WITH CHRISTMAS OUT OF THE WAY NOW, WHAT WILL YOU BE STOCKING FOR THE COMING MONTHS?

Dinny Hall: Stay wrapped up warm: wear a hat but with big statement earrings and come to our sale!

Sefton: Layer up with chunky knits by Acne and invest in versatile denim from J Brand and Citizens of Humanity.Top off with a massive scarf by Sefton!

Dinny Hall: Our 14 karat gold hearts collection.

Sefton: Our own range of cashmere and merino wool accessories for women and men.

Dinny Hall: We’ll be getting ready for summer with the wonderful turquoise and silver Vermeil Ottoman collection.

Sefton: Spring/Summer 2011 is all about

GOT ANY JANUARY STYLE TIPS?

WHAT MAKES ISLINGTON SUCH A GREAT PLACE TO SHOP?

Dinny Hall: Independent, diverse designers and boutiques such as Aria and Sefton nestled alongside established retailers such as Jigsaw – as well as fabulous foodie places like Ottolenghi.

CAN WE EXPECT THE EVENING TO HAPPEN AGAIN?

Dinny Hall: Yes! We hope so; we had such fun and it was a great success. With more time and careful planning we hope to have a bigger, better and more fabulous event next year!

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GADGETS Meridian Sooloos Digital Media system/iPad app from around £4,750/free www.meridian-audio.com

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Porsche recommends

Model shown is a Panamera at £62,772, including metallic paint at £761, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee.

The most rational decision your heart can make.

Luxury, flexibility and performance have just become more accessible.

Our latest two and four-wheel drive additions to the Panamera range offer uncompromising performance. And efficiency.

The 3.6 litre V6 engine with Direct Fuel Injection generates 300hp, taking the lightweight Panamera from 0-62 in 6.3 seconds. Whilst features such as Auto Start/Stop mean you can still achieve an impressive 30.4mpg and CO2 emissions of just 218g/km.* With up to 1,263 litres of luggage space and four individual ‘driver’s’ seats, it makes your emotional decision a practical one.

The new Panamera and Panamera 4. From £61,461 to the limits you set.

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Fuel consumption figures for the Panamera and Panamera 4 in mpg (l/100km): Urban 21.6 (13.1) -16.5 (17.1); Extra Urban 39.8 (7.1) -35.8 (7.9); Combined 30.4 (9.3) -25.0 (11.3). CO2 emissions (g/km) 218-265

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CONTINENTAL It’s a case of ‘meet the new boss, same as the old boss’. This, believe it or not, is the all-new Bentley Continental GT, though the casual observer might be hard pushed to tell the difference between old and new

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ome seven years after the original was launched comes the new footballer’s favourite. It’s the same length and height as before, but is a little wider. The radiator is more upright and the bonnet marginally longer as a result, while the body’s lines – notably over the rear haunches and the bold strake across the doors – are crisper than Xbefore.

There are changes to the headlights with LED inserts, in line with the recently launched Mulsanne, and a smart new dashboard. The seats are thinner and lighter with the dual benefits of contributing to the car’s 65kg overall weight loss, as well as offering more knee room for those in the rear.

Under the bonnet, the thirsty turbocharged 6.0-litre W12 engine has been tweaked to give a little more power (it’s up to 575PS) with, claims Bentley, no increase in fuel consumption.

But the really big news is that towards the end of 2011, the Conti will be offered with a new 4.0-litre V8 engine with somewhere in the region of 450PS on tap… Bentley is being no more specific at the moment. Performance will suffer a little, but that will be more than offset by lower emissions and much better economy. Not that many of the Premier Division will worry too much about that.  55

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THE LONDON ART FAIR T

hankfully, one of the highlights of the art calendar, the momentous London Art Fair, comes early in the year. Spread across seven days, 23,000 visitors will get the chance to see collections from over 100 galleries that represent 1000 artists and photographers. An array of cross medium works including paintings, sculptures, drawings, installations, photographs, videos, and editioned prints and multiples will be available to both view and buy. We managed to catch up with the fair’s director, Jonathan Burton, just before the 23rd fair opened its doors.

The magnitude of the London Art Fair means it requires meticulous planning, with preparations usually beginning in March. Jonathan identifies his main priority to be ensuring that the “fair stays fresh, and that requires much thought, tact and occasionally perseverance.” Due to the sheer scale of the fair it is easy to think there is a

somewhat slap-dash approach but it is painstakingly planned thoughtout, right down to the very last minor detail.

Priority, however, is always be given to the art on display with Jonathan proudly stating that “our starting point is always quality rather than the medium.” It is on this sound foundation that The London

Art Fair has built so much momentum, and what continues to make it such an exciting and valued event.

Another key aim of The London Art Fair is to reflect the everchanging London gallery scene and for this reason there are new galleries exhibiting each year. The fair succeeds in being a true microcosm of the London art scene, encompassing both it’s variety and excellence, showcasing works from both edgy, contemporary East End galleries and major British art galleries from the West End. The main gallery, where leading galleries like The Fine Art Society are exhibiting, will be displaying works by modern British art institutions such as LS Lowry, Terry Frost, Patrick Heron, Frank Auerbach and Leon Kossoff.

Away from this main space are two curated sections that will be showcasing the work of rising artists and photographers giving them exposure and the opportunity to network. The Art Projects features solo

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“WE TRY TO BE RESPONSIVE TO OUR VISITORS’ INTERESTS AND TASTE – BUT ALSO CHALLENGE AND STIMULATE.” shows, curated group displays and large scale installations of up and coming artists. Jonathan was keen to elaborate on the mutual benefits of supporting emerging talent, “It is essential for younger galleries to develop a strong collector base in London to ensure their commercial future. Our Art Projects section offers somewhere to develop new relationships. We in turn benefit from exciting new work and their spirit of risk-taking.” Current issues are being explored in a variety of different ways, with Jonathan noting that the “the financial crisis and issues of individual and national identity are very apparent with work that is political, provocative and playful in equal measure.”

The London Art Fair is certainly confirmation that the art scene is in robust health.

Project 50, meanwhile, is The London Art Fair’s showcase for contemporary photography and there have been

some particularly strong entries this year. Antti Laitinen’s truly captivating landscape photography serves as a reminder that there is nothing more spectacular than the natural world.

Whilst Tracey Snelling’s brilliantly unsettling ‘Woman on the Run’ series alludes to the eeriness of Edward Hopper’s paintings and has the same bite as a film noir. Like the fair as a whole, the mix of styles, genres, techniques and skill on display is staggering.

The fair is as much about getting the public to debate about art as well with a range of engaging talks planned. Of particular interest is Image Fatigue: Can photographs still be a catalyst for positive social change in a world saturated with images? You can also pick up pointers from The Contemporary Art Society on building up your art collection at home, whilst the future of Modern British Art will also be up for discussion. With so much scope, The London Art Fair is as

much for serious collectors as it is for the general public and art aficionados.

And whilst the exhibitors may change year on year, what remains constant is the fair’s friendly and welcoming environment which keeps buyers and viewers coming back in their droves.

There can be few better tributes to London’s thriving art scene than the London Art Fair. So what does Jonathan believe is the secret to the fair’s continued success? “We try to be responsive to our visitors’ interests and taste – but also challenge and stimulate.” Judging by the work on show this year, The London Art Fair 2011 looks set to be another mission accomplished.  19-23 JANUARY, BUSINESS DESIGN CENTRE, LONDONARTFAIR.CO.UK, £11 DAY PASS, IN ADVANCE 57

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In the early 2000’s, the web was host to thousands of getrich-quick ideas. Some made it through – others failed and left some very unhappy investors. Today’s winners, however have cemented themselves not only in the web’s rich list, but the world’s rich list too. While the economic downturn saw huge shifts in value and positions for some people, recent stability has meant some famous faces return to the list. And here they are:

1. LARRY PAGE (37) AND SERGEY BRIN (36) Co-founders of Google in the late 1990s, made it to billionaires (on paper) within 5 years. It all started in a university dorm room at Stanford University and has quickly meant their worth is over £11.3 billion each.

2. JEFF BEZOS, 46 “Who?”, I hear you ask. I’ll bet many of your hard earned cash has reached his pocket. Jeff founded Amazon from a Seattle garage. Over Christmas, Amazon shipped over 2 million parcels a day and continues to grow Mr. Bezos’ £7.9 billion net worth.

3. ERIC SCHMIDT, 54 Another Googler, although not founder, heads up the company’s board as CEO. Formerly from Apple, Eric joined Google in 2001, and is now worth £4 billion.

2 4. MASAYOSHI SON, 52 A Japanese businessman, currently runs Internet and telecom firm, Softbank. A rather unknown player, but equally formidable. Worth £3.8 billion.

5. PIERRE OMIDYAR, 42 One of the success stories (and survivors) of the early web, Pierre launched well known online auction site, eBay. Over the past 15 years, this has helped Pierre to be worth over £3.3 billion.

6. HIROSHI MIKITANI, 45 Japan’s biggest online shopping mall, Rakuten, is run by this man. In June 2004 it was

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the second ranking site in Japan, as measured by unique audience, with only Yahoo! having more monthly visits. Hiroshi’s worth is £3.1 billion.

7. CHARLES SCHWAB, 72 Owner and founder of Schwab Corporation, which makes investing more accessible using the web. Worth £3 billion, Charles started out in the early 1960’s, but it was the web that helped him become Forbes 50th richest person in the US. 8. MARK ZUCKERBERG, 25 The youngest on the list, and well known for founding Facebook in 2004 while at Harvard. Contraversially beating other (once popular) social networking websites, Zuckerberg’s net worth currently stands at £2.5 billion.

9. MA HUATENG, 38 China’s biggest Internet portal, Tencent, is managed by Huateng. Currently worth £2.3 billion, this is one worth watching.

10. ROBIN LI, 41 In the US and the UK, we have Google. In China, they have Baidu, which was co-founded by Li. Li’s currently worth £2.2 billion.

Iain Scott is managing director of Islington based web design agency, Base Creative. Iain’s role is helping businesses make more of their online marketing.

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Architects Planners Interior Designers

Jack Schneider

Architect of Sir Elton John’s Woodside Gallery of Modern Art.

Free Consultation

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VISITOR: GIBSON/MARTELLI ARTS DEPOT Installation artists, Gibson and Martelli, have created some truly breathtaking vistas of the Canadian Rockies. Deploying the same techniques used in video games, the results are hybrid landscapes which are both authentic and surreal. artsdepot.co.uk, 5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, Finchley N12 0GA

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What’s On

JANUARY It’s the New Year and there’s lots of great local things to do

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ANTI-HOUSE: Laubrock/ Halvorson/Hebert/Rainey VORTEX JAZZ HOUSE Jazz’s finest are in residence at the preeminent North London venue as saxophonist, Ingrid Laubrock, joins some of her favourite musicians on stage. vortexjazz.co.uk, 11 Gillett Square, Stoke Newington N16 8AZ

MIDSUMMER THE TRICYCLE A runaway success at the Edinburgh Festival, this is a romantic comedy punctuated with song. Unlike the saccharine mush that typifies the genre however, the two romantic leads are totally incompatible for each other. tricycle.co.uk, 269 Kilburn High Road, Kilburn NW6 TJR

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LEE ‘SCRATCH’ PERRY LONDON JAZZ CAFE Its already shaping up to be a pretty special year for the Jazz Cafe.

The first month sets the tone with sets from luminaries Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Mica Paris, and the brilliant Godfathers Of Groove, featuring Blue Note’s Hammond legend Reuben Wilson and Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie, one of the most recorded jazz drummers in history.

TIGER COUNTRY HAMPSTEAD THEATRE Nina Raine writes and directs a gripping new drama set in the pressure-cooker environment of a hospital where the staff are pushed to breaking point. hampsteadtheatre.com, Eton Avenue, Hampstead NW3 3EU

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PENTHOUSE WITH PARK VIEWS IN ST JOHN’S WOOD

GUIDE PRICE £8,950,000 L/H

A spectacular lateral Penthouse spanning 4,036 sq ft (374.9 sq m) newly constructed by Holloway White Allom on a portered building in a prime location featuring panoramic south facing views over Regent’s Park and the London skyline.

4 Bedrooms | Open plan reception room | Study area | Dining room Kitchen | Patio/terrace | Private parking

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Dresden Road, Whitehall Park, N19 ÂŁ1,100,000 An immaculately presented five bedroom Victorian family house arranged over four floors which has been newly refurbished to provide period features and a stunning modern dĂŠcor. The property comprises modern fitted kitchen/diner, two reception rooms, three bathrooms and a south facing rear garden. Located close to Archway underground station and Waterlow Park. Freehold.

Highgate 020 8341 6666 Email shi@kfh.co.uk

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Grove Avenue, Muswell Hill, N10 ÂŁ1,695,000 A stunning family home arranged over three floors and offering over 3,000 sq ft of living space. The property comprises five bedrooms, two formal reception rooms, stylish kitchen diner, family bathroom, two en suites, off street parking and to the rear is a 136 ft landscaped garden with a southerly aspect. Freehold.

Muswell Hill 020 8883 0123 Email smh@kfh.co.uk

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ImperIal Court, St JohnS Wood nW8 Prestigious contemPorary aPartment (1562sqft/145.11sqm ) with large prIvate terraCe overlookIng regentS park and SeCure garage parkIng Entrance Hall | Guest Cloakroom | Drawing Room | Dining Room | Fitted Kitchen | Master Bedroom | En suite Bathroom | Two Further Double Bedrooms | Family Bathroom | Lift | 24hr Porterage| Entryphone | Gymnasium | Long Leasehold

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BELSIZE PARK, NW3 LuxuriousLy finished penthouse-styLe apartment Lift/stairs | Hall | Reception | Bespoke kitchen | 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms 2 terraces | Share of freehold | 1295 sqft / 120 sqm

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ÂŁ1,250,000 Hampstead Flat Sales: t: 020 7794 1151 e: hampstead.sales@anscombes.co.uk

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Westbourne terrace, W2 first floor apartment set Within a beautiful period conversion High Ceilings | Wood Floors | Open-Plan Reception Room/Kitchen | Two Double Bedrooms | En-Suite Shower Room | Bathroom | Balcony | Parking Available

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st johns wood, nw8

ÂŁ625,000

Quietly positioned overlooking communal gardens Entrance Hall | Spacious Reception Room | Fitted Kitchen | Main Double Bedroom | Bathroom | Bedroom Two/Study | Lifts | CH & HW | Porter St Johns Wood Office: t: 020 7586 3111 e: sjw.sales@anscombes.co.uk

hampstead, nw3

ÂŁ1,950,000

a spacious apartment in the exclusive Firecrest development, by the heath Lift/Stairs | Reception | Eat-in Kitchen | Guest WC & Shower Room 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 3 Balconies | 2 Parking Spaces | Porter Hampstead Flat Sales: t: 020 7794 1151 e: hampstead.sales@anscombes.co.uk

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33 Highgate High Street, Highgate N6 5JT 020 8341 0123 enquiries@taylorgibbs.co.uk www.taylorgibbs.co.uk

Jacksons Lane, Highgate, N6

ÂŁ850,000 Share of Freehold

We are pleased to bring to the market for the first time in 10 years this immaculate, bright second floor apartment in one of Highgate’s most sought after Mansion blocks, only moments from the Village and tube station alike. The spacious accommodation includes Two/ Three bedrooms, Two Bathrooms, a large Reception Room with adjoining dining room/Bedroom Three, eat-in Kitchen/Breakfast Room, dark wood floors and sash windows throughout. The property further benefits from a private balcony and communal gardens to the rear of the building. An early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this fine period home.

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33 Highgate High Street, Highgate N6 5JT 020 8341 0123 enquiries@taylorgibbs.co.uk www.taylorgibbs.co.uk

Muswell Hill, N10

£600,000 Freehold

Acting as the owners sole agent we are pleased to offer this newly refurbished three double bedroom period terraced house just South of Muswell Hill Broadway. Further internal accommodation comprises two receptions, guest cloakroom, family bathroom and kitchen/breakfast room. Externally there is a small front garden and lawned rear garden with side return. Beautifully presented and still with some original features, the property is being offered chain free and an early appointment is highly recommended.

Avenue Road, Highgate, N6

£289,950 Share of Freehold

A spacious second floor apartment (with lift) forming part of this well maintained building on one of Highgate’s most popular roads.

Situated between Highgate and Crouch End, the flat benefits from both areas vast array of amenities including shopping, restaurant and transport facilities (Northern Line and multiple bus routes). The property boasts a good size double bedroom, a spacious reception room leading onto a private balcony, fitted kitchen and bathroom. There is also the added bonus of a private garage and a Share of Freehold. An early viewing is highly recommended.

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Norfolk Road, St John’s Wood, NW8 Unfurnished

£8,000 per week

An imposing low built detached six bedroom family home which has been refurbished to a very high standard covering approximately 3764 sq ft / 348 sq m and located on the east side of St John’s Wood. The house comprises four reception rooms, a fully fitted kitchen with breakfast room, guest wc, conservatory style hallway leading to a courtyard, master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, two further bathrooms, a secure off street parking space behind gates plus a private front garden. Norfolk Road is situated in the heart of St John’s Wood and is within close proximity of St John’s Wood High Street underground Station (Jubilee Line).

Property Divas Ltd , 34A Rosslyn Hill, Hampstead NW3 1NH T: +44 (0)20 7 431 8000 E: info@propertydivas.com

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Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 Joint Sole Agent

ÂŁ935,000 Leasehold

A contemporary two bedroom, two bathroom garden apartment set within a period conversion comprising 1125 sq ft, located moments from Maida Vale underground Station. The apartment features a large reception room with folding doors to a beautiful private garden, an internal courtyard, guest wc, modern fully fitted kitchen, en suite bathroom to master bedroom and separate en suite shower room to second bedroom.

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hollycroft avenue HAMPSTEAD NW3

An imposing Grade II Listed, Edwardian house, designed by CHB Quennell c1905.

This wonderful home which has recently been extended and sympathetically refurbished throughout now boasts a contemporary interior of quality and style, providing superb high ceilinged living areas which feature 5 spacious reception rooms, a fantastic kitchen/breakfast/ family room with bi-fold doors opening on to the terrace and garden, 6 bedrooms including an opulent master suite with an extremely large dressing room and en suite bathroom. The house also benefits from having an exceptional 80’ landscaped rear garden with a large ‘soft bark’ play area and off street parking to the front.

Accommodation Entrance Hall • Cloakroom • Drawing Room • Family Room • Dining Room • Study Luxury Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Garden/TV Room • 2nd Cloakroom • Music Room/ Bedroom 6 • Shower Room • Master Suite with a large Dressing Room and Bathroom 5 further Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • 3 Shower Rooms (2 En Suite) Utility Room Ample Storage Amenities Large Patio and Terrace • Numerous Balconies • 80’ Lawned Garden • Landscaped Front Garden • Off Street Parking for 1/2 Cars

TERMS TENURE Freehold Guide Price Upon Application Subject to Contract SOLE AGENT

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Lancaster Drive B E L S i z E PA R K N W 3

Stunning victorian residence in premier location in belsize park. An extremely special renovation of a late Victorian detached house in the heart of Belsize Park. The property has walled front and rear gardens and a newly built double garage with off street parking for a further two cars.

Accommodation Double Reception Room • Study • Kitchen open plan with Double Volume Dining Room Utility Room • Guest Cloakroom • Principal Bedroom with En-Suite Dressing Room & En-Suite Bathroom • 4 Further Bedrooms with En-Suite Bathrooms • Guest Bedroom 6 with En-Suite Shower Room/Media Room • Double Garage • Off-Street Parking for a further 2 Cars Landscaped Gardens • Approximately 483 sq m (5,199 sq ft)

TERMS TENURE Freehold PRiCE £7,500,000 JOiNT SOLE AGENT

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HAMPSTEAD VILLAGE NW3 An exquisite Grade II Listed five storey Georgian villa, c1785, with magnificent Heath views comprising 4973 square feet (462 sq m) featuring a plethora of original features, a large discreet garden and extensive gated parking located between Hampstead Village and the Heath.

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ACCOMMODATION & AMENITIES GRAND ENTRANCE HALL • GUEST WC • COATS CUPBOARD MORNING ROOM • DINING ROOM • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM • DOUBLE ASPECT FIRST FLOOR DRAWING ROOM MASTER BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM • SIX FURTHER BEDROOMS • SEPARATE SHOWER ROOM FAMILY BATHROOM • PLAYROOM/OFFICE • STUDY/ POTENTIAL GYM • STAFF BEDROOM AND SEPARATE

SOLE AGENTS

SHOWER ROOM • WINE CELLAR • UTILITY/BOILER ROOM GATED OFF-STREET-PARKING FOR SEVERAL CARS STUNNING 80' GARDEN • 28' ROOF TERRACE

FREEHOLD PRICE UPON APPLICATION

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