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10 things we’re coveting this month

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Diary dates for August

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RESCUE REMEDIES

Post-summer beauty saviours

FOOD & DRINK 60 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL News from the industry

26 LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 62 RECIPES September is the capital's design month

FA S H I O N 34 SHRIMPS

Hannah Weiland brings her fun fashion to Habitat for a home collection

Golden pieces

British flora for J Crew

This month’s best beauty buys

80 INSIDE ERCOL

The British furniture leader

T R AV E L 106 KING OF THE CASTLE Holidaying in a French Chateau

PROPERTY 122 LIVING THE DREAM

The most luxurious London properties

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LO N D O N DESIGN F E ST I VA L Highlights from the fairs

GET FIT

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eptember means one thing in London: design. The London Design Festival covers a growing number of events all over town, spawning several separate Design Districts and countless events, installations and projects in addition to the main fairs. At Decorex, designjunction, 100% Design and Focus/18, exhibits from new and established designers from the UK and all over the world will descend on London's design-hungry audiences and redefine the aesthetics of the year to come. Expect to see new shapes, colourschemes and ideas in everything from furniture and textiles to small accessories, ceramics, technology and decorative objects. Of the many themes and trends emerging, our favourites are colour – whether bright and bold or intriguing sludgy shades that aren't eaily categorised – and an angular, 80s aesthetic of tubular shapes, pastel shades and asymmetry, as well as a fearless world of elaborate, busy prints for textiles and wallpaper and a focus on quirky details. Also this month is London Open House Weekend, an opportunity to see inside buildings you're not normally allowed inside. Among them are some amazing residential interiors, so study the programme closely. And enjoy design month..

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ARISTOCRATS Brian Friel's little-performed play comes to the Donmar in a brilliant new production by Es Devlin. page 23

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ROLL UP, ROLL UP

Known for their exclusive prints, the latest offering from Emily & Fin spins a playful twist on the trends of AW18 with circus-inspired motifs, fitting for both daytime chic and evening glamour. emilyandfin.co.uk

ROBOT WARS Add a whimsical edge to the everyday with MayraFedane’s Flinn Robot Charm, handcrafted from luxurious European Calf leather, and gold plated hardware. £112; mayrafedane.com

SOMETHING SWEET

T by Ladurée takes the lead from Charlotte Olympia to create a collection of tea and trinket boxes that as just as sweet as the treats inside. laduree.co.uk

NEW START

September brings with it new starts and fresh stationary. We’re coveting Smythson’s 2019 Panama Diary which is crafted in a soft deerskin that is designed to get better with age. £95; smythson.com

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LAST DAYS OF SUMMER

Chanel’s Soleil de Tan cream-gel bronzer is the perfect way to maintain that summer glow. Buildable and lightweight, it glides on leaving a velvety fi nish and a glowing complexion. £40; chanel.com

EDITOR’S PICK

GLOBE TROTTER Travel trotting fashion house, Tatjana Anika caters to the modern woman, offering collections that can be worn both home and away.

The two distinct summer capsule collections will see you from city to sea. tatjana-anika.com

SEPTEMBER SHADES

The latest shades from Le Specs have been created in collaboration with NYC-based jewelry designer Jordan Askill and inspired by ‘90s style. £80; net-a-porter.com

SCENT SURROUND

When you can't decide on one candle from Tom Dixon's coveted range, this 'Materialism' set is the perfect solution.

Scents range from fresh Mediterranean Bergamot to rich, smoky Cedarwood. £130; net-a-porter.com

IT BAG The Cecyle is the new bag shape for AW18 from Bally. Featuring the signature stripe and ‘keyhole’ hardware, it blends craftsmanship with classic design. £1,331; bally.co.uk

SEASONAL SERVE Roku is the fi rst gin from Japan's legendary Suntory made using six botanicals cultivated over the four seasons. Cherry blossom and green tea provide a sweet, floral aroma while yuzu delivers a punchy top note. £30; waitrose.com

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LO N D O N ’S H OT T E ST H A P P E N I N G S

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Unbroken Festival 31 August - 2 September

OSO COMMUN IT Y ARTS C ENT RE

Local theatre company, Shadow Road will bring the Unbroken Festival & Short Prize Film home to Barnes for the first time as they take over the OSO Arts Centre. With the aim of increasing awareness and reducing the stigma around mental health, the three-day programme includes interactive events, discussions, workshops and cinema screenings. 49 Station Road, SW13; unbrokenfest.com com

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AN ADVENTURE F RO M 6 S E PTE MB E R • BUSH THEATRE

An Adventure follows headstrong Jyoti and her fumbling suitor Rasik from the shores of post-Partition India, through the forests of Mau Mau and onto London in the present day.

But tensions peak as they look back at their story together.

Was it all worth it? Witty, charming and full of fearless historical insight, An Adventure is an epic love story from one of the country’s most promising young writers, Vinay Patel.

7 Uxbridge Road, W12; bushtheatre.co.uk

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From heritage brands to exciting start-ups, taste, touch and sample food and drink products from 700 artisan suppliers at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair. It’s the ultimate foodie event and a brilliant way to discover the brands making waves in the capital’s culinary scene. Hammersmith Road, W14; specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk

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JUNGLE BOOK 22 September LYRIC HAMMERSMITH

This creative production gives fresh eyes to Rudyard Kipling’s well-loved story. Fearless and free, Mowgli the man-cub finds fun and friendship in the jungle as he learns to live by the laws of the dangerous new world he inhabits. His daring adventures are brought to live by Indigo Moon Theatre with inventive shadow theatre, original music and colourful digital production. Lyric Square, W6; lyric.co.uk

LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL 15 • 23 SEPTEMBER

London Design Festival transforms the city with an inspiring programme of landmark projects, installations and events. Here are the highlights.

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Various dates LA N D M A R K A RTS C E NTR E

This Month’s Must See

Landmark Arts Centre welcomes some of the UK’s most revered musicians to perform in a short series of intimate Sunday afternoon concerts. British pianist Joseph Tong will be performing Debussy, Schumann, Sibelius and Grieg, while former sub-principal Ochestra of the Royal Opera House cellist, Mary Mundy will perform Beethoven, Moscheles and Moeran.

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he Height of the Storm kicks of a star-studded season at Richmond Theatre, with Jonathan Pryce and Dame Eileen Atkins in the lead roles. A beautifully compelling family drama, it follows the story of André and Madeleine as their lives and those of their daughters are thrown into turmoil by the arrival of a women from the past.

Little Green, Richmond, TW9;

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Aristocrats

by BRIAN FRIEL

Sad but intensely watchable, this Irish family saga is a hit for the Donmar

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ristocrats is one of Brian Friel’s lesserperformed plays, often seen as a difficult one.

And though it’s certainly bleak, Es Devlin's production of this Chekovian family drama, set in a decaying Big House in Donegal, is engaging and full of comic moments – despite its ultimate sadness.

We open as the family has all returned to visit their elderly,

bedridden father, who can be heard issuing instructions to his dutiful daughter Judith (Eileen Walsh) through a newly installed baby monitor (lots of comic potential here). In the house are his other daughters Alice (Elaine Cassidy)– an alcoholic, visiting from London with her husband – and Claire (Aisling Loftus), a talented though thwarted pianist who still lives at home and whose depression is also managed by dutiful Judith. Their mother, we learn, died at the age of 47.

The star of the show is David Dawson, captivating as Casimir, the

Lovely Irish sentence constructions and beautiful vocabularly

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son visiting from Hamburg, where nobody believes that he is married to Helga with three sons. His is a nervy presence, all twitchy mannerisms and intense conversation, but he’s likeable and very watchable despite his delusions, and his languages characterise the play, with its lovely Irish constructions and beautiful vocabulary. Words like ‘turgid’ and ‘frivolous’ and ‘thwarted’ and ‘absorb’ stand out – the latter used several times, showing how layers of dysfunction and historical grievances are accepted – absorbed – into family lore. Characters retreat to the back of the stage when they’re not in the scene – there’s nowhere to hide.

It’s a brilliant device to have an anthropologist in the midst, and Tom Hoffnung (helpfully translated

by Casimir as ‘hope’ in German) is a visiting American professor, writing a book on the the Irish aristocracy and inviting everyone to share their stories. It’s a stylish production, beautifully acted throughout and a moving, meaningful story.

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Antony and Cleopatra

MUST SEE

★★★★★ From 18 September OLIVIER THEATRE

At the fringes of a war-torn empire the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony have fallen fiercely in love. Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo star in this tragic fight between devotion and duty. Simon Godwin (Twelfth Night) directs Shakespeare’s gripping tale of power, politics and passion.

National Theatre, Upper Ground, SE1; nationaltheatre.org.uk

The Village ★★★★★

From 7 September THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST

Village life for Jyoti is simple: the people work hard, sing and live off the earth.

But when the Inspector and his men arrive, things quickly sour. Transporting its audience to contemporary India, The Village is a powerful story of community, solidarity and the lengths each of us are willing to go to protect ourselves from tyranny.

Gerry Raffles Square, E15; stratfordeast.com

THE VILLAGE ANTONY & CLEOPATRA

The Outsider

Distance

From 18 September

5-29 September

THE PRINT ROOM

PARK THEATRE

Mersault is a young French clerk in 1940s Algeria, disengaged from a world in which he doesn't fit in. Following his senseless killing of someone he barely knows, he finds himself on trial both for the murder and his refusal to conform to society’s expectations. Camus’ sparse parable about the human condition is regarded as a modern classic.

103 Notting Hill Gate, W11; the-print-room.org

Shining a light on male mental health and suicide, Distance follows Steven, a man trying to make sense of his world. Following the acclaimed Out Of The Cage (Park Theatre), Fine Line Productions, Alex McSweeney and Simon Pittman return with this darkly funny and visually dynamic portrayal of the mind in an urgent examination of mental illness. Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, N4; parktheatre.co.uk

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Eastern Star ★★★★★

11-29 September TARA THEATRE

Ahead of the 30th anniversary of the 1988 student uprising against the military dictatorship in Burma, Guy Slater directs Eastern Star. Based on the true story of the relationship between a BBC World Service journalist, Christopher Gunness and a Burmese human rights lawyer, U Nay Min, it follows a painful and fraught reunion 25 years after the revolution.

356 Garratt Lane, SW18; tara-arts.com

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ShNorma is a very versatile sofa and armchair series with a look that can change depending on the colour and fabric choices. Its signature is the three fabric sections, put together using a layering principle.The idea is based on the concept of using blankets and throws on sofas to create contrasts. johansondesign.com

TON/DESIGNJUNCTION

Ton manually bends its furniture in the same workshops where this unique technology has been in use since 1861. These tables and chairs become a connection of quality, innovative shapes and a legacy to the place that has learned to understand the wood for generations. ton.eu

Designjunction is focusing on the Netherlands with the return of Dutch Stuff

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All &New products are manufactured in Britain in small batches. They have plenty of character as every weld is different.

The result is a collection of furniture that celebrates those little imperfections that make objects beautiful. They are exhibiting at designjunction. andnew.bigcartel.com

Flexible forms EARNEST STUDIO/ DESIGNJUNCTION

Showing as part of designjunction's Dutch Studd focus, Earnest Studio was founded by American-born, Netherlands-based designer Rachel Griffin. Her fascination is for simple, flexible structures with a forthright attitude toward material. earnestly.org

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Proper Copper Design is the leading Designer for innovative hand-made copper homeware, specialising in minimal designs to complement a modern home. The aim is to restore elegance to industrial metals such as reclaimed copper and brass. propercopperdesign.com

Lammhults' rich heritage of Swedish design classics includes timeless pieces of furniture that also point to the future. These unique designs are characterised by innovation and an aesthetic awareness that never goes out of style. lammhults.se

Modern Retro DECCA HOME/DECOREX

Designed by award-winning British luxury lighting designer Robbie Llewellyn, The London Collection includes occasional furniture and upholstered seating crafted from a broad spectrum of luxury materials.

Inspired by the design codes of the industrial era, Robbie's furniture possesses an authentic design sensibility - updated for today's modern lifestyle. deccahome.com

Showroom story KENT & LONDON

Visitors are invited to explore high quality furniture and kitchens alongside homewares and material samples in their Shoreditch showroom.

As part of the Shoreditch Design Triangle Kent & London is hosting a design challenge where the design savvy public is invited to create their own piece of furniture using selected materials within the showroom. kentandlondon.co.uk

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he ever-popular Open House London returns for its 26th year, with every London borough participating. This annual celebration of London’s buildings, places and spaces offers everybody the opportunity to explore the city’s most compelling architecture and design as more than 800 buildings of all kinds – many of them never otherwise open to the public – open their doors for the duration of a weekend. The programme includes a schedule of neighbourhood walks and architect-led tours, all of it completely free. But remember to get to your destination early: there may be a queue.

This year’s programme explores how the new London that has been emerging over the past 20 years is finally coming to fruition. New buildings, new kinds of buildings, new districts, new approaches to regeneration, women taking a leading role in making London, engineering excellence underpinning the capital’s successful reinvention – these all show how good design can make London a more enjoyable and vibrant city in which to live and work.

Rory Olcayto, Open City’s director said: “From Hackney Wick to Park Royal, Wembley to Nine Elms and the ever-changing Kings Cross, Open House is shining a light on the places shaping the capital with striking landmark buildings and new approaches to town planning. The cubic futurism of the American Embassy, Here East’s Day-glo ‘fun palace’ and the cool, sculptural qualities of the Aga Khan’s HQ are real stand-outs this year.”

OPEN HOUSE LONDON 2018 HIGHLIGHTS 2 2 ~2 3 S E P T E M B E R O P E N H O U S E LO N D O N . O R G . U K ● London’s greatest estate: a programme for OPDC uncovering the hidden narrative of Old Oak and Park Royal, one of the country’s mostimportant industrial areas and the heart of ‘making’ in London. Includes open factories, family and creative activities, and a bespoke mapguide to the area ● New London districts at Wembley Park, Hackney Wick with Here East and BUJ Wickside, and Barking Riverside ● Major new landmarks U.S. Embassy, the Royal Opera House renovation, and Bloomberg’s new HQ ● A collection of housing exemplars then and now including developments High Path

by Clarion HG, Peabody’s Thamesmead Estate, and Kensal House Estate ● A ‘year of engineering’ celebration of the secret city makers, including a showcase of work by engineers to the starchitects AKT II (Living Unit Installation and AKT II studios in White Collar Factory), plus civil engineering at the HS2 viewing platform in Park Royal, Whitechapel Crossrail tours, and energy and recycling plants. ● New ways of looking at buildings through an understanding of 15 key component ‘elements’ - a staircase, a lift, a loo etc. A collection of Foster & Partners building elements on the app gives a playful way to explore the city, and an Instagram @ openhouselondon #OHL18 #OHphotocomp focusing on elements across the programme ● Highlighting leading women across all boroughs who have played a part in shaping London today ● Returning favourites Waiting Rooms at Peckham Rye Station, 10 Downing Street, BT Tower and the Shard ● Over 100 must-see homes including Michaelis Boyd Architects’ Round House, Office S&M’s Valetta House and Red House by 31/44 ● RIBA award winners Belvue School Woodland Classrooms, Hackney Town Hall and No.1 New Oxford Street, the new COS HQ.

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IN THE PINK

FASHION • Q&A

As British fashion brand Shrimps teams up with Habitat, Absolutely catches up with the label’s designer and founder Hannah Weiland Interview PENDLE HARTE

Pendle Harte: How would you describe Shrimps signature style?

Hannah Weiland: Shrimps is feminine, colourful, playful and fashion forward.

PH: Had you thought of transferring Shrimps’s style to interiors before?

HW: It’s something I’ve always wanted to do and always thought my prints and illustrations could look amazing on rugs and bed sheets. I always have so many ideas and I’m so happy that I’ve had this opportunity with Habitat, whose homeware I’ve always loved!

PH: Where did you begin with the collection for Habitat?

HW: I went into the Shrimps archive and picked out my favourite doodles and prints that I’d always thought could work perfectly for homeware. The colour combination of red and pink is one that I keep returning to,

and is very present in this collaboration for Habitat - it is quintessentially Shrimps!

PH: What is your own home like?

And your dream home?

HW: My home has lots of colour and pattern, however I would say that it is not over the top, there is still a feeling of simplicity which I think is important for creating a sense of calm.

I love particular colour combinations in both fashion and homeware, red and pink is one that I’ve definitely used a lot in my house and my collections, including our Habitat collection.

My dream home would be a bigger version of my current home, with more tiles and more outdoor space, I love the feeling of greenery coming into a house, tiled indoor courtyards are my favourite thing, I would love one of those - very Italian!

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FASHION • Q&A

PH: Your background is in textiles.

How are fashion textiles different from interiors ones?

HW: To me they aren't that different, interior textiles always inspire my fashion collections, and vice versa.

PH: What are your favourite pieces from the collection?

HW: I love the Doodle rug, it is one of my favourite Shrimps prints and just looks so beautiful as a rug.

PH: Tell us about the creatures and characters.

HW: The characters are all from my imagination and I have been making them up and drawing them for as long as I can remember. The Doodle print was literally created from my drawings on a piece of paper that I had been doodling on over a few weeks, I often doodle in important meetings. At the time I was researching nursery rhymes and the work of the artist Paula Rego, these doodles were definitely, subconsciously inspired by that.

“I love particular colour combinations in both fashion and homeware, red and pink is one that I’ve definitely used a lot”

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FASHION • JEWELLERY

Heart of Gold Your heart doesn’t have to stay on your sleeve with these luxury pieces

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Sydney Evan Heart 14ct gold and diamond ring, £495.00

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

FLORAL FANCY JO MALONE

Jo Malone's new Honeysuckle & Davana collection is both elegant and unexpected.

Fresh with rose and the aromatic twist of davana, this whimsical new floral evokes the wildness of honeysuckle winding through the English countryside. jomalone.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY • NOTES

BEAUTY

S A LO N REVIEW

NOTES

Fresh scents, candles, bubble bath and other luxuries B y PENDLE HARTE

EDITOR’S PICK

BLOG STYLE L ' O C C I TA N E

Beauty, fashion and travel blogger Josie of fashionmumblr.com has chosen her favourite L’Occitane products to collaboratively create a vanity case of handy goodies for holidays.

This includes the Precious Cream, Almond Shower Oil, Lavendar Hand Cream and Pivoine Flora Beauty Milk. £25; uk.loccitane.com

SCENT FROM HEAVEN BRAMLEY

Crafted from only the finest essential oils, Bramley's range of soaps, scrubs and shampoos are indulgent and essential in equal parts. We love this exfoliating body wash, which combines scents of sweet orange, fennel and spearmint. £14 bramleyproducts.co.uk

SWEET SMELLS MODERNIST FRAGRANCE

Formulated in London, made in England, modernist fragrance is a new house of updated classics handmade in small batches. It debuts with “the modernist”, with its notes of bergamot, frankincense and freesia for a woody, earthy and yet sweet mix guaranteed to have passers-by stopping in their tracks. £145 (50ml); modernistfragrance.com

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aving your hair cut, or your nails done, is something that becomes harder to fit in when you have children.

And when you have daughters, they might even insist on coming with you, which is not generally something that you want. At Blush and Blow, however, it is actively encouraged. Sure, this is a professional and award-winning hair and beauty salon with a long list of treatments on offer, but it's also a fun and friendly spot with a family atmosphere and a special Bambino menu of treatments for tots, and even children's parties. We are here for a mother and daughter session: a haircut and braid for her, a manicure for me. We're seated next to each other and Lola, 12, who isn't used to salons, is made to feel supremely special. Her long hair is trimmed and braided exactly as she had hoped it would be, while I enjoy a leisurely manicure that leaves me with soft skin, neatly shaped nails and a shiny red sheen. Around us, everyone seems to feel totally at home – staff and clients – chatting and laughing, and though there aren't many children here today, the place could easily absorb several of them with its relaxed, easy vibe. Set up by make-up artist Bridget O'Keeffe with the aim of making beauty fun, Blush and Blow is a successful spot.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY • TREND

EDITOR’S PICK

CHARLOTTE TILBURY Magic Night Rescue Cream £100; selfridges.com

WELLECO The Super Elixir, 300g £96; welleco.com

SWISSCODE BIONIC Recovering Complex 30ml, £160; pureswissboutique.com

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Weekly Hair Remedy Treatment £34; selfridges.com

The Cure - Ultra nourishing cuticle repair cream, 10ml £20; deborahlippmann.com

MARGARET DABBS Black Leg Masque 200g £45; margaretdabbs.co.uk

BUTTER LONDON 10-in-1 Patent Shine Nail Lacquer in Dusty Mauve £15; butterlondon.com

RECOVERY SEASON

ELIZABETH AND JAMES, NIRVANA VANILLA BOURBON 50ml, £69; harrods.com

AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES Revive Body Wash, 250ml £22; aromatherapyassociates.com

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THIS WORKS Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, 75ml £18; thisworks.com

BYBI BUFFER Natural lip scrub & exfoliator £.9; bybi.com

AURELIA PROBIOTIC SKINCARE Firm and Revitalise Dry Body Oil, 100ml £48; aureliaskincare.com

DIOR LIP GLOW Hydrating Colour Reviver Lip Balm £26; dior.com

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Ki t BAG We put the latest in luxury activewear through its paces at London’s best boutique gyms

By PENDLE HARTE & HELEN BROWN

ANOTHER_ SPACE SPIN  The room is dark, the music is loud; a spin class at Another_ Space is like a rave for the fitness generation. A collective act of sweaty worship led by a motivational studio evangelist, albeit only for 45 high-octane minutes. I mentally note my gratitude for the high-tech sports bra and leggings (Varley knows spin), good showers, Cowshed products and spacious changing room – and then it’s back out into reality. anotherspace.london

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KUBRICK 7/8 LEGGINGS, £235;; LUCASHUGH.COM

 E by Equinox is the sleek and swanky sister site to the original and equally stylish Equinox in Kensington. Think polished marble, dark oak, high-tech fitness kit and a coffee machine in the changing rooms.

MetCon3 is a high-intensity metabolic conditioning workout that challenges your strength and cardiovascular fitness by way of thrusters, bicep curls, chest presses and squats. equinox.com We Wore: L U C A S H U G H With clever engineering, say hello to the flattest stomach you’ll have all week. The Odyssey set stays in place, fits beautifully and is incredibly flattering. lucashugh.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY • FITNESS BROOKS CROP IN MAUVE SNAKE, £54; VARLEY.COM

LOUISE PARKER  The Wellness Clinic in Harrods is a beatific haven of wellbeing and calm in which Louise Parker has a permanent residency. Offering expert dietitian consultations and 1:1 personal training sessions, this is one of the most luxurious spots to get in shape. louiseparker.com We Wore: S W E AT Y B E T T Y The Power leggings flatter where it matters, but they aren’t just for show. They sit tight on the hips and whisk away sweat efficiently. sweatybetty.com

ANOTHER_ SPACE HIIT  The HIIT class at Another_ Space combines high-intensity strength training like burpees, plank holds and sandbag lifts with boxing. The class is split into two groups, one carrying out the energetic drill on the floor, the other doing battle with a boxing bag. This format means that 45 minutes flies by. anotherspace.london We Wore: VA R L E Y Varley creates fashion-forward pieces that look chic. I've never felt so supported by a pair of leggings; I feel athletic and toned before the workout has begun. They move well and stay firmly in place. varley.com

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 Set up and run by former professional fighters, Manor offers train, fight and recovery classes. Training is gimmickfree and pretty hardcore. The FORCE class is a conditioning session formatted around explosive movements. mymanor.london

 The Dynamics Pilates class promises a long and lean physique befitting a Victoria’s Secret angel. We work through a series of slow, controlled movements that use spring tension on the machine to build postural strength and improve mobility. heartcore.co.uk

We Wore: L O R N A J A N E Core Stability technology means that the Force Core Tights are 100% squat-proof and fit like a second skin. lornajane.de

We Wore: L U L U L E M O N As the go-to brand for yogis, Lululemon's leggings move well in the deepest of Downward Dogs. lululemon.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY • SCENT

PERFUME

The Psychologist

OF SCENT

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arlier this year I was working at the store when a very tall gentleman arrived and introduced himself as perfumer Spyros Drosopoulos, founder of fragrance house 'Baruti'(which is Greek for Gunpowder).

As we talked, it emerged that this half Greek, half Dutch, self taught nose, is in fact a neuropsychologist by profession. The psychology of scent is a fascinating topic what draws us to one smell and not another and why can a smell transport us through time and space with such emotional pull?

Fortunately for me, Spyros had brought samples of his fragrances with him and first out of the bag was 'Chai' an homage to the delicious masala tea served by street vendors across India. The smell is unmistakable, a mixture of cardamom, spices, black tea and steamed milk which turns sweet as it boils. Having visited India and been

“THE PERFUME FIRMAMENT HAS A NEW STAR” captivated by its colours and smells, I was in paroxysms of joy as he has nailed this perfectly. I had a quick spritz and the scent has haunted me to such an extent that I have not been able to get it out of my mind and hence I have taken possession of the Baruti Collection at Roullier White this week.

'Berlin im Winter' is the cosiest of scents with whisky, coffee and tonka bean and a wonderfully spiritual combination of Frankincense and Myrrh. Relaxed and confident like the city itself, this perfume will work

for any occasion. I am particularly captivated by the clever use of plum which floats across the sillage adding just a touch of hedonism.

'Tindrer' means 'sparkle' in Danish and it truly does. This conjures the countryside in summer with the bite of cut grass and verbena over twigs, leaves and a wet soil note. The forest floor is imagined with oakmoss and fir balsam, and the delicate scents of violet leaves and almondy heliotrope at the heart add incandescence.

Beautiful and uplifting, it's great for everyday although I have been wearing at the weekend.

'Dama Koupa' is a fantastic surprise - a coolly glamorous perfume of grappa and iris a with a touch of lipstick. Bitter almonds make it creamy but really the star is an outstanding iris which is one of my favourite notes. It doesn't get much more sophisticated than this and I see her in cream cashmere with a slash of red lippy.

Regular readers will know of my weakness for smokey scents. An autumnal addiction, I have tried everything to wean myself off but to no avail. And now comes 'Voyance', a scent that will set me back years.

Tendrils of fresh mountain air drift across guiac wood, tuberose, an epic vetiver and, what I believe to be, the slightly damp embers of ambrette.

This also contains a deliciously soapy note so that the juxtaposition of dark and light, clean and dirty make this a scent of mystery.

Spyros clearly has talent in spades.

We have seven scents and I would recommend every one - they are ridiculously good and spectacularly nuanced, full of little twists and turns in the dry down. I shall watch his development with interest as I think that the perfume firmament has a new star.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY • FITNESS

QUIT

the Gym With Fitness Superstore you can forgo the hefty gym membership and the packedout changing rooms. Here’s why you should train at home

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odern life means many of us are too busy.

With work, family commitments and social gatherings, fitness can often take a back seat.

For many of us, a gym membership can often be money down the drain as life gets in the way of any sort of regular training regime. This is why more and more people are opting to train at home.

Proving more practical and effective, here are just a few reasons why…

SAVE MONEY

The cost of a gym membership adds up over time and we often don’t get the full benefit of what we’re paying for. When you train at home, you can choose key pieces to suit your budget, needs and preferences, which means a great investment. Once you have what you need, you can add to your personal collection as and when you want to, rather than pay out on a monthly basis to pay for an unused membership. There are fantastic fitness equipment options to suit all budgets, as well as plenty of functional pieces that can really complement all training programmes, such as resistance bands, kettlebells, dumbbells and medicine balls.

completely. Instead, you can use this time to get the most out of your workout, and you’ll feel better knowing you haven’t skipped a session.

YOU DON’T NEED LOADS OF SPACE

Not everyone has the luxury of lots of space. And even if you do, you might not want to dedicate masses to fitness. Fitness equipment for the home continues to evolve to make it more and more practical for using in smaller spaces. Foldaway treadmills, rowing machines, compact multi-gyms

and adjustable dumbbells (which provide you with many weights in a single pair of dumbbells) are just a few examples of excellent space-efficient options.

Want to try the equipment for yourself before you buy? Just pop in to one of the 10 UK Fitness Superstores, or check them out online. Who knows, this time in six months, you may wonder how you ever got by without your own fitness equipment at home. fitness-superstore.co.uk

“The The cost of a gym up ” membership adds up”

SAVE TIME

A major stumbling block for a lot of gymgoers is the distance. Missing occasional sessions because you’re too tired to travel there can quickly become a slippery slope.

With a home gym, this barrier is removed

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FOOD & DRINK

TV DINNER BLUEBIRD CAFE

Television Centre's new incarnation as a residential development with a host of shops and businesses on its doorstep includes a lovely new eaterie from the team behind Bluebird in Chelsea.

Absolutely tries it out on page 64. bluebirdcafe.co.uk

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GRAPE NEWS

TASTING NOTES

London’s food news and most exciting openings this September

By GEORGIA MCVEIGH

WINE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MONTH

By BERRY BROS. & RUDD

2016 Berry Bros. & Rudd Chilean Sauvignon Blanc  £9.95 For a thirst-slaking apéritif, this is a dazzlingly fresh white, showcasing just how good a Chilean Sauvignon Blanc can be. Aroma: Just-mown grass, green apples. Palate: Vibrant, zesty, with notes of kiwi. Try with Lemon Sole.

2014 Ch. Potensac, Médoc  £22.50 The season’s gloriously robust flavours call for a wine with power and poise: this Claret fills the brief. Aroma: Spicy green peppers, blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry.

Palate: Black fruit, sweetness and earthy spice.

Try with: Beef carpaccio.

Hambledon, Classic Cuvée, Sparkling, Hampshire, England  £29.95 Hambledon Vineyard is the location of the first English commercial vineyard. This wine's leesageing imparts biscuity notes, adding structure to the first impressions, which recall English orchard fruit, yellow fruits and quince.

BERRY BROS. & RUDD 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.

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Soho Roots O L D C O M P TO N B R A S S E R I E

Both the food and the interior of Soho's newest opening is guaranteed to wow. Old Compton Brasserie brings Soho back to its artistic roots, with bespoke art from local street artists and pop art to recapture 'forgotton Soho'. Award-winning cocktails and a British menu championing provenance round it off beautifully.

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FOOD & DRINK• NOTES Our pick of the best

LO N D O N BRUNCHES

A ST E R

Brunches at Aster are not for the faint-hearted. If you're not prepared to eat a lot, then it's likely not the one for you. If, however, you come with an empty stomach and high expectations, then the buckets of Crayfish, homemade linguine and blueberry crumble will leave you feeling more than satisfied. aster-restaurant.com

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BY THE BUCKET B U C K E T R E S TAU R A N T

Giving new meaning to a bucket-load of food, Westbourne Grove's newly opened Bucket does exactly what is says on the tin. For seafood lovers fed up of small portions, it serves up Whitebait, Calamari, Sautéed prawns and Mussells by the bucketful. Pair each of these with beers by the bucket or a jug of cocktail - all at a surprisingly reasonable price.

Meat-eaters and veggies are also accommodated for.

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Soak up the night before at Sea Containers' new weekend brunch.

Set in Southbank's infamous design hotel, Mondrian London, Sea Containers serves innovative takes on classic brunch dishes. The benedict flatbread with baby spinach, roast ham and Bernaise sauce is not one to miss. seacontainersrestaurant.com

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Vietnamese cuisine is having a moment, and it's clear why after a visit to Chiswick’s Ngon.With delicious traditional dishes such as prawn and pork summer rolls, bowls of pho and rice dishes to die for, each item promises a true taste of Vietnam. Try out the traditional grilled pork vermicelli bowls, or indulge in the lotus root salad.

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The brunch admittedly doesn't come cheap, but Chiltern Firehouse makes it worth every penny, adding a touch of glitz and glamour to any weekend morning. Spice up the day with the crab-stuffed doughnuts with wasabi and chopped egg. chilternfirehouse.com

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Spice up curry-night with some Indian fine dining at The Cinnamon Club. Innovative and creative curries from Head Chef Vivek Singh put the flair back into Indian cuisine. Indulge in the tasting menu to try the full flight of dishes or try the Tandoori octopus.

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For an evening to impress, The Bingham is Richmond's answer to where to take that special date. Boasting a traditional menu with a modern twist, the confit lamb neck or turnip tortellini is guaranteed to wow even the trickiest of customers. thebingham.co.uk

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Chilled Fruit Soup Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Chilling time: 2 hours Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS • 3 tsp cornflour • 2 egg yolks • ½ vanilla bean • 1 litre milk • 100g sugar, plus extra for dusting • 1 orange • 1 banana • 200g strawberries

METHOD 1 Dissolve the cornflour (cornstarch) completely with a little cold water and the egg yolks.

2 Split the vanilla bean. Combine the milk with the sugar and vanilla bean in a pan and bring to a boil.

3 Whisk in the cornflour (cornstarch) mixture, let simmer briefly, remove from the heat and let cool, stirring often.

4 Then remove the vanilla bean and stir the soup very well. Chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator.

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Poppy Seed Strudel Preparation time: 40 minutes Rising time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 8-10

INGREDIENTS Fo r t h e d o u g h • 125 ml milk • 4 tsp fresh yeast • 300g plain (all-purpose flour) • 50g sugar • 2 egg yolks • 1 tsp almond liqueur (e.g. amaretto) • Salt • 1 pinch vanilla bean seeds • 1 pinch unwaxed lemon zest • 50g softened butter • Melted butter, for greasing • Flour, for dusting • 1 egg • 1 tbsp double (heavy cream) • Icing (confectioners) sugar, for dustingtopped and tailed and thinly sliced

Fo r t h e f i l l i n g • 4 apples • 200g poppy seeds • 200ml milk • 80ml brewed coffee • ½ vanilla bean • 1 cinnamon shard • 2 eggs • Salt • 40g sugar • 2 tbsp icing (confectioners) sugar • 1tsp unwaxed lemon zest

METHOD Fo r t h e d o u g h 1 Heat the milk until lukewarm. Crumble the yeast and dissolve in the milk. Mix with the flour, sugar, yolks, liqueur, a pinch of salt, vanilla and zest 3 Knead to a dough by hand or using a mixer. Add the butter and knead until elastic 5 Shape into a ball, put into a bowl and cover.Rise in a warm place for 30 minutes

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dice. Finely grind the poppy seeds. Combine with the milk and coffee in a pan. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add the apples, vanilla and cinnamon, remove from the heat. Cool for 10 minutes. Discard the vanilla and cinnamon.

2 Separate the eggs. Beat the whites with a pinch of salt and the sugar to firm peaks.

Beat the egg yolks with the sugars and lemon zest until fluffy. Mix the poppy seed mixture with the yolks and fold in the beaten egg whites.

3 Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Grease a baking sheet. Roll out the dough thinly over a floured surface into a 40 cm (153⁄4 inch) square, then halve into rectangles. Lay one rectangle on a dish cloth. Make a thick band of filling along one side. Leave a 5 cm (2 inch) wide space free of filling at the shorter ends and fold inward. Use the cloth to roll up the strudel.

Lay seam-side down, on the baking sheet.

Repeat to make a second.

4 Whisk the egg with the cream. Brush the strudels with butter and bake until golden, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool for 30 minutes. Cut into portions and dust with sugar.

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ABSOLUTELY eats out…

Mismatched furniture has a 1950s-meets-the1980s-in-New York vibe

Bluebird Café Chelsea’s iconic eaterie opens a smaller outfit in White City

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the outside of the ‘doughnut’, as well as Westfield’s new extension. We are here on a hot summer’s evening and the terrace is busy. Inside there’s welcome air conditioning and a bold, patterned aesthetic that’s a welcome break from the identikit minimalist restaurant look. Brightly coloured tiles in geometric patterns adorn the floor and the bar, mismatched furniture has a 1950s-meets-the 1980s-in-New-York vibe; there are stripy tables, impressive lights and a set of decks as well as a hugely well-stocked bar. Some serious design work has gone into this place, and it pays off.

DECOR Brightly coloured, fun and stylish

PRICE Main courses £14-£25

VERDICT Professional, stylish and fun

The menu is large and brasseriestyle. We start with delicious stone bass ceviche with sweet nectarine, shiso and ginger, and a super creamy burrata and wild rocket. We have children with us and they are busy with an elaborate array of provided colouring sheets and word searches and even stickers; their kids’ menus are spot on with all the usual kiddie offerings. Our main courses are crab linguini, which comes with generous amounts of crab meat and lots of chilli and garlic, and a high class Angus rib eye that comes with an entire roasted head of garlic. A side salad of lettuce and hazelnuts is fresh and crisp; glasses of Provence rosé are excellent. We also try a creamy butter chicken curry which comes served Thali-style on dinky steel bowls in a tray, with tasty onion chutney and naan. It’s tasty and rich, spicy and satidfying. For pudding there’s a raspberry ripple cheesecake that’s pink and sugary and perfect. Staff are attentive and efficient and this is altogether a professional outfit, as you’d expect from the newest offering from D&D London.

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Designed and created by Federica Bubani, this elegant pair of Sem carafes is full of rustic, Italian charm. Crafted from ceramic, they have a soft matt ďŹ nish and come in two shades of green.

Minimalist in design they are extremely tactile and beautiful to behold. Use as a vessel for holding water, milk or as a decorative piece. nisiliving.co.uk

CHECK MATE MARIMEKKO

New from Marimekko this season are graphic print textiles and shiny, block coloured ceramics with a luxe finish.

With an inky, autumnal palette, the new collection is as covetable as ever. marimekko.com

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GLAS S ACT All our favourite glass pieces

EDITOR’S PICK

LALIQUE Pig sculpture in pink, £POA lalique.com

ON THE EDGE STILLEBEN

FERM LIVING Ripple long drink glass set of four, £49 hoosglasgow.co.uk

Stilleben’s terracotta Edge bowls for Skagerak are inspired by an old Mediterranean tradition for pottery and mixed with a Nordic cool. On the outside, the bowls have kept their raw-burned look while the insides are glazed. stilleben.dk

FRENCH FANCY MELODY MAISON

IITTALA Ruutu vase, £169 skandium.com

Head to Melody Maison for a beautiful collection of furniture and home furnishings with a vintage, French or country look. Painted furniture, mirrors, candelabras, clocks and pictures are available alongside shabby chic home accessories, and gifts. melodymaison.co.uk

CURIOUSA & CURIOUSA Bubble light, £545 curiousa.co.uk

MARIMEKKO Urna vase, £170 skandium.com

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JONATHAN ADLER Master Cleanse glassware set jonathanadler.com

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‘Untitled’ by Sadequain: Sadequain’s paintings and calligraphy mesmerised me many years ago when I was studying the history of art. This untitled piece has always been one of my favourites.

MY FAVOURITE BUILDING...

Is our family home in Lynga, Sweden: Spending almost every summer here since I was four in the Swedish countryside with my grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins has filled me with warm memories that I will never forget.

MY FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION...

MY FAVOURITE PIECE FROM OUR CURRENT COLLECTION...

MY FAVOURITE DESIGNER...

Geoffrey Bawa. Having not been familiar with his work prior to my first visit to Sri Lanka, I was struck with his unique designs that merged local with international style and came to be known as ‘Tropical Moderernism’. I have now made five trips to Sri Lanka to see more of his work.

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Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. As a lover of the the outdoors and history Lake Atitlan stood out for me during my travels through Central America. From one of the most beautiful lakes in the world to Mayan villages and volcanoes, Guatemala has it all.

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Q&A Pendle Harte: What is a mindful interior?

Gabriella Khalil: I think a mindful interior is a space that evokes feelings of peacefulness or mental tranquility. I wouldn’t necessarily point to any particular type of style but these are thoughtfully designed spaces created to help those in it to feel relaxed. Certain greenery is a common feature that can help create the feeling of a mindful space.

PH: How does a successful space affect your mood?

GK: I think that our surroundings affect our mood in a direct way. I feel that a successful space (depending on the style) can make us automatically feel tranquil, happy, relaxed or upbeat. The same goes for an unsuccessful space as well. I personally struggle a lot with darkness, so lighting is always one of my key focus points in any interior that I design.

PH: For a ‘calm interior’ we might picture a minimalist white space – but your spaces are full of visual interest. How does one achieve a balance?

GK: I do like minimal spaces but I am especially drawn to a room with unique features within its design. I think to achieve calmness, it all comes down to the selection and method used to arrange decor pieces for a particular space. For example, there

might be a very beautiful pattern that I want to use on a sofa and therefore I will be sure to combine more simple understated armchairs into the room. This will allow for an overall calmness in the space but also visual interest at the same time. I do the same for styling, matching more striking objects with minimal colour and texture.

PH: What makes space not calm?

GK: I think that combining too many objects or styles together can create an overwhelming space. I am very aware of the pieces I incorporate within a space and try not to overload an interior with too much of anything. This can apply to accessories, artwork, colours, patterns or even furniture.

PH: Where do you start when reworking a room?

GK: I usually start with a feature design element in the room. Sometimes this is as simple as the sofa in a living room and other times it can be an incredible artwork or even the wall colour. Usually, once this feature element is determined, everything falls into place from there.

PH: Can you describe your personal style?

GK: I am very drawn to eclectic and timeless style, so I try to use this as an ethos to my own personal approach to style. That said, I am always inspired by travel, vintage design and art exhibitions and therefore my

A successful space can make us automatically feel tranquil, happy, relaxed or upbeat interest in colour and decor changes from time to time depending on the project or current inspiration.

PH: What is your home like?

GK: My home is simple in a way. I have a mostly neutral palette with lots of artwork and greenery everywhere. I feel that this type of space really helps me feel most comfortable. At the other end of the spectrum, I recently painted my office a striking green and went completely out of my comfort zone - I have to say I love it.

PH: What first led you to interiors?

GK: My background is in art and I have always been very interested in how great art can transform an interior. I started to freelance as an art consultant. From there I started to incorporate interior styling and design as part of my career. gabriellakhalil.com A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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It hasn’t always been the same; it was a complete dump when I first saw it. You couldn’t even get into most of the rooms because the doors didn’t open. It was just awful – one of my daughters wouldn’t even come inside. She was nine or ten years old, and I remember her saying: ‘Mum, how could you buy a place with such a disgusting-coloured front door?’

But it was big, and I was sick of living in a small flat in Stoke Newington. My two daughters didn’t have their own bedrooms, so it was time to move on.

We had to have everything redone.

I remember not having enough money left to paint it when the work was done, so my builder kindly filled up a big metal rubbish bin with paint and managed to give each wall two coats in one weekend.

And it’s just evolved from then on. About eight years ago I had to have the house underpinned, so I thought that I should make any changes I wanted to do then, because I had decided to stay here for life. I extended the downstairs, so I could live there, converted the upstairs into a

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I had a lovely garden before, but it was destroyed during the work. I didn’t want to spend another 12 years working on a new one, so I decided to get someone to help me. I wrote a letter to landscape designer Todd LongstaffeGowan and he happened to like it. I didn’t really know who he was, I think I had just seen a garden of his I liked.

He came along and turned out to be very famous and expensive. I thought I wouldn’t be able to afford him and then he said, ‘Just pay my wine bill.’ I thought it would be really uncool to ask him how much that would be, but it turned out to not be too much.

I finished all the work in two years and thought, ‘right, that’s it, I don’t have to move or do any more work ever again. I can just sit pretty.’

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unsettling for my pottery, which I started when I retired from working in publishing full-time. I didn’t think I was creative or artistic at all, and then I did a week-long course with Sandy Brown in Devon and I was unleashed.

Christophe, my partner, is building me a studio more than two-and-a-half times bigger than my one now, which is hard to resist. He’s also letting me do up the basement flat, so I’ll have my own space.

It will be fun to find a balance between our two styles. We overlap a lot, but he’s a bit more severe than me; he wouldn’t cover his Le Corbusier chaise lounge in floral linen.

I’ll miss the neighbourhood. It’s very eclectic around here; there are Orthodox Jewish, West Indian, Bangladeshi and Indian communities, with a bit of slow gentrification. There are a lot of lefties, and a do-goody group of us called the East/ West Bank Action Group. We look after the nature reserve opposite the house, which acts as a green corridor for 48 different types of birds and stretches down to Abney Park Cemetery in Stoke Newington. We’ve really turned it around.

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ounded in 1920 by Italian-born Lucian Ercolani in High Wycombe, Ercol is an enduring name in the British furniture industry. Winners of multiple awards from the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers, the company still manufactures many of its early designs, and while it produces a variety of different pieces, it is its iconic chairs for which Ercol will always be primarily known.

When Ercol perfected the art of steam-bending wood, it became able to manufacture in large quantities and the classic Windsor chair became a low-cost staple in post-war British households.

The company remains family-owned and today it is run

by Lucian’s grandson, Edward Tadros. From the early 1920s through to today, Ercol has worked with craftsmen, manufacturers and retailers to create and extend the Ercol furniture collection to the widest audience. The brand has become synonymous with great design combined with functionality and a strong British design heritage. Today’s designs are created within its design studio in Princes Risborough in the English Chiltern Hills, and most furniture is made by craftsmen in Ercol’s Buckinghamshire factory.

While the brand is keen to emphasise its new design work and contemporary approach, it's important to remember that many of its classic original designs remain unchanged. The popular Quaker armchair, for instance, is still for sale in the same design. It encompasses a tall u-shaped, bent wood seat back as well six turned spindles and supportive armrests. Not only does it provide a comfortable sit but it looks beautiful too. The design exudes elegance with its clean lines and soft curved edges. The chair bow is steam bent from a single A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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Assembling the Evergreen chair in the factory

in the production process, there's an accepted reject rate of up to 40%. Thanks to Ercol's family ethos, designers work closely with the factory workers to ensure that the process is realistic.

Design has always been at the heart of Ercol – design for comfort, design for function, design for beauty. The brand combines practicality with looks in the copious storage of Ercol's sideboards, shelving units, bookcases and display cabinets, the comfort of the studio couch and chairs, or the utility of coffee tables, lamp tables, desk and media units. As well as the in-house design team, Ercol commissions some of the best in British design talent to create pieces that constantly evolve to reflect how we live today, while continuing to reflect Ercol’s quality and craftsmanship.

Ercol will be celebrating its 100th birthday in 2020 and preparations are already underway. We look forward to celebrating with them. ercol.com

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straight ash rail into an amazingly tight radius bend and then sanded and shaped to give its subtle and elegant profile. But of course it's not just chairs, and neither is the Ercol ethos so much about low-cost utility any more. Now the company's offering is focused on stylish, contemporary pieces made to last using traditional methods and high-quality components.

The factory moved to its present site in 2002 and it's a spacious, airy building with lots of windows and natural light. The friendly feel comes from it being very consciously a family business: many staff have worked here for years, and the dedication to taking on apprentices generates a lot of loyalty. A names board commemorates workers with more than 21 years' serivce, of which there are many.

Walking around, you are struck immediately by the overwhelming smell of fresh wood. It's a well-organised system, with different components being created at various stations and the factory's eco credentials are strong. Sawdust generated from cutting wood is sucked into huge tubes and taken to power the building's vast central boiler. It's fascinating to watch the steam bending process and to hear about the precision involved –getting it right requires the consistency of the wood to be exactly right – too dry and it will snap– and the steam pressure to be strong enough to create the perfect bend. The Evergreen chair's steam bent back bow is made with the original straps that date back to the 1950s and the precision required

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on the resort or car that they depict – they have the ability to transport the viewer back there.

Another important element of a poster is the lettering. Finally, the charm of a hand-painted artwork, as all ours are (as opposed to a digital design), is what makes a poster special.

Q How did Pullman Editions begin?

A My husband, Simon Khachadourian, founder of the Pullman Gallery (pullmangallery.com), has dealt in important original vintage posters for over 30 years.

Having seen the prices of Art Deco posters dramatically increase, we saw a gap in the market for more affordable decorative posters that incorporate the iconic design elements from the 1920s and 1930s, which are so sought-after. Prior to launching Pullman Editions in 2010, I spent ten years in the City developing marketing strategies for small businesses, so I’ve been able to apply many of those skills – starting my own business is something I’d always wanted to do, and I love the creativity involved in designing the poster collections.

Vintage posters were never designed to be hung in people's homes

Q Which are your favourite designs?

A My favourite design from our collections is the ‘Route du Soleil’ by Charles Avalon, which features a Ferrari Daytona. It reminds me of driving holidays in the south of France.

Q What makes a successful poster?

A Although our posters are inspired by those from the 1920s and 30s, they are actually quite different in many ways.

Firstly, we use a much more vivid colour palette. Period posters usually feature a more limited number of colours, largely because this reduced expense. Although vintage posters were designed to be eyecatching, to promote new travel routes or destinations, most were never designed to be hung in people’s homes, so I would argue that on the whole, they aren’t as decorative as our new designs. Another important element is that they evoke memories of being in a certain place at a certain time.

Most of our customers choose posters based

Q And the best-selling ones?

A Our first poster to sell out was the Val d’Isere ‘Off-Piste Skier’. This resort is hugely popular with Brits. Unusually, the original was actually painted on wood which gives it a wonderful texture and sense of movement.

There are several others that are close to selling out including the Ferrari GT 250 California Spider in the Cote d’Azur and the 1958 Monaco Grand Prix.

Q How does the bespoke offering work?

A We are doing more and more bespoke artwork commissions. Our house artist, Charles Avalon, is so busy with them that we aren’t able to launch more than a handful of our own new poster designs to sell in the gallery in any given year. Though happily we now have more than 100 designs to choose from. Private commissions are very popular as special gifts; they typically take 4-6 weeks from start to finish. The original artwork takes the form of a gouache on art board, which the customer owns along with the full copyright to the image. pullmaneditions.com A B S O L U T E LY. L O N D O N

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Q&A Q What kind of projects do you work on?

A We do everything. From a full refurb with side extensions and loft conversions to a basement dig-out.

We can handle the whole project or a specific part.

Q What’s your background?

A I had always wanted to be in property development business and when I got the London Basement Company in to do a basement for me, I met the project manager, who wanted to set up his own business. So we teamed up for a couple of years, starting in 2006. Now we do our own projects as well as client projects.

We increase the square footage significantly, while incorporating luxurious additions

Q Do you have a signature style?

A We specialise in high quality prime London locations. We increase the square footage significantly, while also incorporating luxurious additions including cinema rooms with surround sound systems, basement swimming pools, gyms and wine cellars as well as bathroom TVs. Q What are you working on now?

A We are renovating two houses in Fulham, transforming them from run-down properties to luxurious residences with full length basements, side extensions and mansard roofs in projects around the million pound mark. We recently extended a 5,000 sq foot house in Wimbledon to 10,000.

Q What’s next for Normand Developments?

A We’re looking at really pushing the boundaries in our next interesting and well-designed project. We have an in house architect and can offer a full service with our team of 13, two project managers, carpenters and everything in house. normand-developments.com

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Breton tops, cotton tees, easy-fit grey marl sweatshirts, dinky trousers – many enlivened with simple prints in pretty colours, or else with cute slogans like “Believe in Magic”. One speciality is the tutu, returning for AW18 in flouncy, foamy peach and coral chiffon, with an elastic waist and a shiny satin bow (for sheer sass). Put it all together and you have a one-stop shop for both everyday casuals and glamorous finishing touches. Add the brand’s range of pretty accessories to the mix and you hardly need to shop elsewhere. It’s great for gifting, too – they even create their own line of goldspot polka-dot gift packaging.. bobandblossom.co.uk

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rriving at the carpark having not seen our children for a week, we don’t know what to expect.

The camp is quite deep in the woods – a 15 minute trek – and they have been there for five days.

Will they have been miserable and homesick? We’re fairly certain they won’t, but you never know. Sending children off to summer camp with no phones means they can’t spend their days staring at tiny screens, but it also means that they can’t phone home. Old school style.

In the carpark we hear them before we see them. There’s a chanting and stomping coming

towards us. As some figures emerge, we catch some lyrics: a song about baked beans. A rowdy bunch is striding towards us, their skin partially decorated with amateur tribal markings, large sticks in their hands, among them our children, who are entirely unrecognizable from the shy, uncertain ones we left here a few days ago, and smelling of bonfire.

What happened to them?

Summer holidays should be about spending time outdoors. They should not be about homework or keeping to the bedtime routine. Our children’s lives are so scheduled, so full of improving activities and timetabling that the six-week break is the only time for them to experience the childhood freedom that, as adults, we fantasise about. Returning from Camp Wilderness, my daughters, aged 9 and 12, are exhausted, filthy and beside themselves with happiness. The best thing, they say, is having no rules and no clocks.

“Whenever we asked the time, we’d be told ‘evening time’ or ‘morning time’. They said it was because time was a social construct. Mummy, what’s a social construct?”

The five day camp involves nonstop games, delicious meals (the favourite? dolphin, they insist, which on further questioning turns

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out to be a creamy potato dish.

Everybody loves dauphinoise) and lots of freedom. There isn’t even a set bedtime, they report proudly.

Children are split into small groups – tribes – and collective activities include shelter-building (those with the most successful shelters actually electing to sleep in their own structures) and lake swimming (freezing) as well as lots of campfire time and the joy of sleeping in a small forest village of teepees. There are also skills: the girls report learning first aid and knots.

And the friendships? When we get home to the iPhone, the messages have already begun. Our elder daughter has a whatsapp group chat entitled ‘Wilderness friends’. They are already planning next year.

And so are we. campwilderness.co.uk

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Martin Hall, the Head of ACS Hillingdon International School in west London, on what a global mindset can do for your child B y MARTIN HALL

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hy is an international education now so in vogue?

I’ve worked in schools across the world for the past ten years, and right now international schools are the fastest growing sector in education worldwide. Interest has never been so high.

International schools were created to help children of globally mobile senior executives move seamlessly and confidently across the world.

They were set up with the specific aim to help children settle and make friends quickly, so that they would have the confidence to thrive, no matter where they were. To ensure they left, even after just a couple of years, with an excellent, empowering education.

These are exactly the qualities which any parent looks for in a school. Nurturing the individual with specific strategies and helping youngsters make friends and feel engaged ‘in real life’ is our raison d’être.

Added to this is that unique and hard-to-define quality of ‘a global mindset’ which really is at the heart of what makes our schools pertinent for the 21st century family.

Most traditional private schools have large numbers of international students, often from one particular country where the school has established links such as China or Malaysia. The majority of students and teachers however will be British.

The ethos will be British and will follow the national curriculum of England and Wales or Scotland. And developing a sense of the school’s

There are 70 different nationalities at ACS Hillingdon; the school is a melting pot of different cultures

EDUCATION • FOCUS history and its forefathers will be part of the school culture. This is not an international mindset.

At an international school there will be students from every part of the world, in the case of ACS, 70 different nationalities. Teachers will all have taught in other parts of the world, and the school will be a melting pot of different cultures and nationalities.

There will be many British students but as you walk round school the main accent you hear might be American, not because everyone is from the States, but because most youngsters learn English with an American accent in other parts of the world.

The national identity of every student, their heritage, their language, their food, their nation’s history will be nurtured. It is expected and accepted that everyone is different, but that everyone can get along and build lasting friendships.

This is an international mindset.

At ACS Hillingdon we teach the International Baccalaureate rather than A-Levels. Recognised the world over, this qualification aims to instil international values and skills in children, as well as the required quantity of actual knowledge and subject information.

So, as well as teaching children to pass exams and feel good about themselves and others, we also teach them how to be thinkers, communicators, risk-takers, principled and open-minded; the qualities of an IB learner.

While an international mindset might seem an intangible quality, the results of our education are very tangible indeed. Exam results are one aspect, which as a fee-paying parent, you will rightly be concerned about. But another aspect, and the one which I think explains why international education is booming, is the way we build youngsters with the confidence to be happy with themselves and with anyone else regardless of nationality or culture.

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Hawkesdown House School

‘One school, two buildings, great teaching, and tip top facilities.’ The Good Schools Guide

For Boys & Girls aged 3 to 11 years

The Study is a leading prep school situated in the heart of Wimbledon Village.

We identify and nurture each girl’s unique academic, creative and sporting skills in a caring and supportive community.

OPEN MORNING Thursday 20th September 2018 9.15 am or 10.15 am.

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Please telephone the School to register for a place.

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Fact FINDING The Director of ICT at St Benedict’s School says we must educate students about fake news B y CHRISTIAN SMITH

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e’ve all heard the phrase ‘fake news’, often decrying news stories that are unflattering or unfavourable to politicians and public figures. But have you really considered how difficult it must be to be a student these days, researching and learning when you cannot be 100 percent sure that the source you’re reading is legitimate or trustworthy?

Fake news is not a new phenomenon. Many of us will have been shown the 1957 Panaorama Spaghetti Harvest programme as part of our education, or perhaps used the DiHidrogenOxide dangers website as part of our teaching activities. But in recent years, the number of satire, biased or outright false news sites and

sources has exponenttially increased, many with names, layout and URLs all designed to fool us into thinking they are sites linked or aligned with other trustworthy sources.

We’ve all been there, scrolling through our social media feed, when a post pops up, shared by multiple friends, with a headline just outlandish enough to get you interested, or so outlandish your only response is to re-share. Most of the time it’s an outraged response or a wry laugh: that is what these posts are designed to do, to get us to react, to share and increase traffic to a site and increase ad revenue.

When we see stories and memes shared repeatedly by people we trust and respect, we don’t go through the usual fact checking we might do otherwise.

For many of our young adults, news isn’t something you search out, it’s something that’s fed to you

EDUCATION • FOCUS When talking with many of our students, we discussed this change in how we receive news, and for many of our young adults, news isn’t something you search out, it’s something that’s fed to you.

Sometimes by push notifications from sources such as the BBC, but more often, it’s given to us through social feeds, via friends or sources we have chosen to hear from. And when the sources are people we know, rather than mainstream media, we do less fact checking and we are more likely to engage with or share a false story with a sensational headline, than a legitimate, factbased headline.

In the three months leading to the November 2016 Presidential election, Buzzfeed found that 8.7 million fake news stories were shared or interacted with on Facebook regarding the election. 1.5 million more stories than actual verified mainsteam news on the same platform in the same time.

So what can we do about this?

Actually, we can do what we’ve always done in‘analogue’research, and encourage everyone to challenge, research and triangulate the information being presented to us in social media and online sources.

• Sources - have you checked the initial source? Is it legitimate or satire? What else have they published?

• Patterns - How are similar stories presented? Is there a bias on the site or other posts?

• Fact Check - is it even being reported elsewhere? Sites like Snopes and Politifact are your friend. Use these sites to check and debunk clickbait headlines.

• Triangulate - How are other sources reporting this? Can you find two other sources that verify what’s being said?

• Challenge - tell people when they share false stories, educate them by telling them how you know and where you found conflicting information.

Fake news is not going away. It’s always been here, but in an everinterconnected world, it is far easier to share false narratives that can become part of an‘understood’truth.

It is the responsibility of all of us to pause, read and challenge false online news before sharing to ensure that we don’t add more fake news to our feeds and the feeds of everyone who follows us.

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HISTORY & HILLTOPS TUSCANY We head to Arezzo, the historic hilltop town in eastern Tuscany to explore its Romanesque chapels, vibrant culinary scene and medieval castles.

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HIDDEN CORNERS Already done Florence and Siena? Discover the lesser known gems of central Tuscany, with a stylish ‘home away from home’ as your base

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easoned holidaymakers will be familiar with Tuscany’s many charms and will likely have visited the big names like Florence and Siena. But Central Tuscany has so much more to offer, from the hilltop town of Cortona to the historic city of Perugia and one of Tuscany’s best-kept secrets, Arezzo.

Within an hour’s drive of all these special places is Fontelunga – a boutique hotel set up a quiet side road in the quaint town of Pozzo Della Chiana – a short drive from Pisa airport.

The ideal base from which to explore, it boasts spectacular views across the Valdichiana, the largest open valley in the Apennine mountains and an area known for its beef from the Chianina cattle, which provides the coveted Florentine steak.

An open valley in the Apennine mountains known for its beef from the Chianina cattle The 19th century red-brick villa, surrounded by gardens and olive groves, has been lovingly and painstakingly renovated, and now has its own large pool, hot tub and tennis court. Inside its classic Tuscan façade you’ll find modern art pieces and furniture from the likes of Philippe Starck and Arne Jacobsen blended in with original mouldings and large windows framing the valley views.

Owners Paolo Kastelec and Philip Robinson make staying with them feel like visiting the country bolthole of fashionable friends – they even have a pack of friendly little dogs. They’ve lived in the area for more than a decade, so can offer insider advice and honest opinions on everything from restaurants to wineries in the area.

One they take us to on our first night is local haunt La Lodola, yet another beautiful Tuscan farmhouse which serves seasonal dishes, written up on chalkboard menus.

As well as eight double rooms and one twin, there are two villas to rent in their entirety nearby. All come with bathtubs and overhead showers with Molton Brown products. There are no televisions (time to ‘switch off’), but there are Bluetooth speakers for you to listen to your own music.

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and headboards in light Italian prints. If you can splurge, go for the junior suite housed in the cottage with French doors opening onto the garden and double sinks in a large bathroom.

Breakfast, much like lunch and dinner in Italy, can be as long and lazy an affair as you like. As well as a feast of homemade pastries and cakes, fresh local and seasonal fruit, and cooked breakfasts are all included.

Casual dinners (the chef asks in the morning whether you will join in the evening for a communal meal) highlight local and seasonal ingredients as well as regional dishes like pasta with truffles and torta salata (a type of Tuscan quiche), and light lunches include caprese salads with tomatoes from the hotel’s garden, and prosciutto with figs or melon.

And naturally, aperitivos are always welcome, as is wine, which leads me onto Avignonesi – a winery near the village of Valiano, just a few kilometres from the historic town of Montepulciano. With its vineyards, villa, chapel and ancient stone wine

cellars, it transports you right to the heart of this famous wine region and an afternoon spent tasting its collection is a must. If you’re willing to blow the budget a little, try the dark and mysterious Occhio di Pernice 2002 - an exclusive wine made from Sangiovese grapes with a flavour of dates, roasted figs and sweet spices akin to liquid caramel.

Activities from yoga sessions and cookery classes to hot air ballooning and horseback riding can easily be arranged by the hotel.

While a scenic drive will take you to Monte San Savino – a little town brimming with impressive renaissance relics and a little way further, to Cortona – a city enclosed by stone walls dating back to Etruscan and Roman times with excellent shopping and several tempting bars where you can people watch.

We didn’t have time to get to Lucignano – one of the most extraordinary examples of medieval town planning, but it was highly recommended, so there’s the perfect excuse to go again. Like I said, Tuscany has many charms – in fact, far too many to fit into just one trip.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner can each be as long and lazy an affair as you like

F O N T E L U N GA H OT E L & V I L L A S Rooms in the main Fontelunga hotel from 175EUR (approx. £155) per night, and exclusive hire of the villas is available from 1,855EUR (approx. £1,648).

Booking: Call +39 0575 660 410 or contact. info@fontelunga.com

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nce the former seat of the Evelyn family, De Vere Wotton House is the 17th century home with a long tradition of entertaining guests. Located just a 20-minute taxi ride from Dorking station - accessible by a 60-minute train from London - Wotton House is an ideal getaway for time-poor Londoners (guilty as charged).

Last year the house underwent a £6 million refurbishment, which saw the historic location given a new lease of life.

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here are four different categories of room at De Vere Wotton House: guest, superior, deluxe and suite. Each has its own flowerinspired name - we’re staying in Marigold. It is impressively spacious, simply yet tastefully decorated in neutral hues and cosy heritage fabrics.

deceptively simple description of ‘chocolate orange pavlova’ doesn’t do it justice. A domed shell of meringue arrives, accompanied by a dollop of orange flavoured ice cream.

After gently tapping on the shell, an interior of rich chocolate moose, salted caramel and chocolate ganache is revealed.

Salty, sweet and decadent - a match made in heaven.

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ven if you don’t own a car (which, let’s face it, is most Londoners) there are plenty of things to keep you occupied during your stay. I make the most of the tranquil setting and enjoy a leisurely walk in the nearby woodland wearing a trusty pair of Hunter wellies (which are available for guests at no extra charge) and stop by the nearby Wotton Hatch pub for a delicious lunch.

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“A rich chocolate moose is revealed. Salty, sweet and decadent - a match made in heaven.” weekend workout, the hotel also provides bikes, ideal for pootling around the grounds, as well a small leisure centre, where I enjoy an afternoon swim and a sauna.London has never felt so far away.

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DE VERE WOTTON HOUSE Original features and 21st-century style come together in this picturesque country getaway in Dorking B y JOY MONTGOMERY

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he 1877 Restaurant is popular with hotel guests and locals alike, with its menu of locally-sourced, modern classics and its elegant interiors, centred around a striking tree feature. From immaculately presentated pork belly to flavoursome and flakey trout with Jerusalem artichoke, the food is divine. The pudding is certainly a showstopper - the

Rooms from £130 based on two people sharing for one night DE VERE WOTTON HOUSE Guildford Rd, Wotton, RH5 6HS 01306 730000 phcompany.com

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here are many ways a hotel can make an impression: striking contemporary design, ostentatious luxury, sheer scale.

Chateau Les Carrasses opts for the rarer and more arresting tactic of looking like it’s been torn from the pages of a fairytale. This is the kind of chateau people share images of on Pinterest, its circular turrets and crenellated terraces rising Disneylike against the sky. The fact that you don’t see it clearly until you’ve driven through its picturesque grounds and up its sweeping drive only emphasises its loveliness. And yet for all that, its vibe is relaxed rather than imperious.

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he staff are friendly and informal with each other and the guests – many of whom clearly return year after year – while the décor is tastefully understated. A sense of restful charm pervades the place – the amazing glass orangerie that sits behind the main building being a case in point. Of venerable age and possibly iconic origin (it may have been designed

by Gustave Eiffel, the architect behind the Eiffel Tower), it doesn’t command attention so much as quietly invite it. It’s the ideal place to sit and sip a cocktail while the kids explore.

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he hotel sits atop a small ridge overlooking its own gardens and acre upon acre of vineyards. Beyond the vineyards is a line of blue hills; beyond the hills, the sea. Closer at hand is the small but beautifully formed town of Capestang, through which runs the justly celebrated Canal du Midi, a tree-lined watercourse speckled with gleaming white motorboats and the odd British-style canal barge. Boat trips are, of course, readily available, while a short drive will bring you into the heart of the stunning Languedoc countryside.

Slightly further afield are the coastal lagoons of Etang de Bages and the historic towns of Narbonn and Beziers.

clever combination of hotel amenities and selfcatering freedom makes Chateau Les Carrasses the perfect family destination. Rooms in the main building boast contemporary comforts alongside historic original features, while the more modern – and very sympathetically designed – accompanying buildings offer larger accommodation for families and groups. Some have private pools or hot tubs, all have terraces or gardens, and they’re furnished in the same spirit as the wider hotel – with relaxed luxury and easygoing comfort. Well-equipped kitchens, barbecues, washing machines and tumble driers make travelling with little ones seem like a breeze.

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ikes and scooters of all sizes are available to borrow at no cost, there’s a huge (and heated) shared swimming pool, a relaxed bar-café and a (slightly) more formal restaurant. There’s also a kids’ club run by a local artist and firmly focused on healthy, creative, open-air play. While your littles are lapping up the fun, you can try wine tasting in the on-site cave.

There are regular evening events and the hotel can help you to arrange a wider set of activities in the local area, including golf, horse-riding and, of course, canal-boat adventures.

A one-bedroom property with a pool starts at €209 per night in high season lescarrasses.com

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hateau St Pierre de Serjac is like Chateau Les Carrasses’ urbane older brother. The architecture of the main building is similarly enchanting, blending storybook charm with a Hausmann-like refinement.

Leaving the road, you pass through the chateau’s gates and follow a long, straight drive through the vines, flanked by cypress trees. The hotel stands on an incline overlooking the domaine, imposing yet impossibly elegant.

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erenity rules at St Pierre de Serjac, where both the hotel and its external accommodations are arranged around a series of peaceful lawns, terraces and fountains.

The welcome is warm but (thankfully) not overwrought, and the service is exemplary – staff are always on hand to help with your requests, but interrupt your relaxation. It’s the right kind of luxury, especially for those travelling with children. And children are, of course, very welcome, yet somehow the atmosphere retains a welcome sense of serenity.

his part of the Languedoc offers all the joys of its more famous neighbour, Provence – scenic landscapes, pretty towns and beautiful beaches – without the latter region’s overwhelming number of summer visitors. As such, there’s no excuse not to get out and explore, starting with the friendly neighbouring village of Puissalicon (one of the Languedoc’s celebrated circulade towns, built in concentric circles) and finishing up at the beaches of Sérignan and Portiragnes, a 25-minute drive to the south.

“The architecture is enchanting, with storybook charm and a Hausmann-like refinement”

s with Carrasses, you can opt for a classic hotel experience with a suite in the main building, or plump for larger self-catering accommodation in the modern (but aesthetically appropriate) buildings ranged around the grounds.

We stayed in a three-bedroom townhouse with private garden and pool (fenced and gated for safety), en suite bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen and open-plan living area. The interiors are beautifully done – restrained yet luxurious, traditional yet completely contemporary, with a real sense of quality craftsmanship throughout.

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nce again, activities are many and varied. There’s wine tasting for the adults and regular family-friendly events – our girls loved the evening of flamenco music and dance – as well as horseriding, golf and (in high season) a daily kids’ club. There’s also a stylish restaurant, a heated communal swimming pool and a beautifully designed spa. The latter offers a full menu of sensuous treatments plus a heated indoor pool, solarium and gardens – ideal for catching a little metime while the rest of the family engage in more active pursuits.

A two-bedroom self-catering property starts at €249 per night serjac.com

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JET SET, GO… Award-winning destination specialist Letsgo2 shares its definitive guide to Barbados

By LETSGO2

THINGS TO DO THE HIGHLIGHTS  Go ‘liming with the locals’ at Oistins fish fry on a Friday night  Watch a polo match at one of Barbados’ world class grounds  Go on a sunset catamaran cruise along the west coast  Visit Hunte’s Gardens - the most amazing garden you’re ever likely to see  Hire a car and explore the rugged east coast

 Visit an old plantation house and learn about Barbados’ rich history  Seek out designer labels at Limegrove Lifestyle Centre and Holetown’s Chattel Village  Learn to surf on the south coast

WHAT TO EXPECT The Bajan people are very welcoming, but there’s more to it than that.

Everything has a British tint to it, whether it’s glimpsing cricket being played on village greens or sipping tea and nibbling scones in the afternoon.

The rolling countryside of the island’s interior is reminiscent of Devon and Somerset, and you’ll see familiar place names like Scarborough, Worthing and Scotland. There’s one crucial difference, the weather in Barbados is far superior.

DINING IN BARBADOS Barbados boasts some of the best (and most expensive) restaurants in the Caribbean, including The Tides, The Cliff and Daphne’s (managed by the same team as its iconic Kensington counterpart).

Seafood features on most menus, but you’ll also find Thai fusion, Italian and international cuisine in abundance. A trip to Barbados wouldn’t be complete without sampling the island’s national dish: flying fish. Traditionally, it’s fried in breadcrumbs and served in a cutter (bread roll) with a good dollop of Bajan hot pepper sauce.

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here’s so much to love about the Caribbean island of Barbados: the beaches are breathtaking, the weather’s near-perfect, the food is top-notch, the history is fascinating and the people are warm and welcoming. Barbados has it all.

WHERE TO STAY West Coast Blessed with soft sands, the west coast of Barbados is often called ‘The Platinum Coast.’ It’s where you’ll find all the luxury resorts such as Sandy Lane, Fairmont Royal Pavillion, as well as the upscale all inclusive offerings such as Colony Club and Mango Bay. South Coast The lively south coast is the place to stay if you like to do more than simply lounge by the pool. By day, there are watersports aplenty and after dark, St Lawrence Gap is a popular nightlife hotspot.

Accommodation includes the highlyrecommended Sugar Bay Barbados, Bougainvillea Beach Resort and Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels.

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Our Sports Injury Clinics provide the expert advice and treatment you need to get back into the swing of things.

Our highly experienced team of orthopaedic surgeons, radiologists and physiotherapists can help to provide you with a full and fast recovery.

• Highly skilled professionals • New state of the art operating theatres • The latest imaging equipment • No waiting times and fast results • Recognised by all major insurers • Fixed price surgery & finance packages A private, charity owned hospital providing compassionate healthcare for 60 years

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his beautifully presented, Grade II listed, period house stands prominently overlooking Richmond Green. The area has been described as "one of the most beautiful urban greens, surviving anywhere in England," and is positioned in the centre of Richmond, close to all amenities. The house has a superb balance between the entertaining spaces and bedroom accommodation, making it a stunning family home.

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CHISWICK QUAY, CHISWICK This contemporary townhouse is on the prestigious private estate, Chiswick Quay, and is much sought after because of its position and the uninterrupted views over the River Thames. EPC = D

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STRAND ON THE GREEN, CHISWICK A matchless and exquisite wide detached double fronted Georgian house in part dating back as far as 1697. The property has been sensitively extended and altered over time using materials from the 17th century. EPC = E

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CHISWICK LANE, CHISWICK A highly desirable five bedroom Edwardian family house with offstreet parking and a wealth of original features including cornicing, tiling to the entrance hall and stained glass windows. EPC = D

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MERTON AVENUE, CHISWICK A beautifully presented and immaculately maintained four bedroom terraced house situated on this architecturally unique road in Chiswick just off Chiswick High Road.

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Alwyn Road, W4

£2,100 per week Antrobus Road, W4

£975 per week

A four bedroom home with a large reception room, separate kitchen This four bedroom family home has a double reception, large and a garden with a self-contained studio/office. There is also a modern kitchen/breakfast bar, two modern bathrooms and a private cinema and gym in the basement, energy rating c. landscaped garden, energy rating c.

020 8742 4100 chiswicklettings@fletcherestates.com

Duke Road, W4

020 8742 4100 chiswicklettings@fletcherestates.com

£925 per week Burlington Lane, W4

A newly refurbished five bedroom house with a through reception room, extended kitchen, three bathrooms and bi-folding doors leading on to a patio garden, energy rating d.

020 8742 4100 chiswicklettings@fletcherestates.com

£1,150 per week

This five bedroom house is set over three floors and has an eat-in kitchen with bi-folding doors leading onto a garden. There are three reception rooms and two bathrooms.

020 8742 4100 chiswicklettings@fletcherestates.com

Tenants fees apply: £180 per tenancy towards administration, £60 reference fee per tenant and £144 for a professional check in (All inc of VAT).

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Chiswick Lane, W4 A six double bedroom, five bathroom Edwardian house with two large reception rooms.

The master bedroom has a large dressing room and a balcony. The house benefits from a sauna, media room and a garden with a terrace, energy rating d.

Burlington Lane, W4 A Georgian inspired townhouse built by Berkeley Homes who are renowned for their exceptional attention to detail. The property has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a large underground garage with parking for two cars.

ÂŁ2,750,000 020 8987 3000 chiswicksales@fletcherestates.com

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n extended semi-detached Edwardian family home arranged over floors in the heart of Chiswick which has been refurbished throughout to the highest standards. The property benefits from over 3400 sqft, private landscaped garden, off-street parking and secure side access.

On the ground floor there is a stunning dual aspect reception room with bay window, wood flooring and a feature fireplace, an extended large modern kitchen/dining area with doors opening on to a garden and a separate WC. There is a self-contained annex/studio located in the garden.

On the first floor there is a modern master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom

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and a separate shower room. There is a further double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and a family bathroom. On the second floor there are two further bedroom and a shower room. The basement has been extended to include a gym/bedroom, cinema room, utility room and a further shower room. The property further benefits from off street parking.

Alwyn Avenue is a sought-after tree lined residential road, located moments away from all the local amenities, restaurants, boutiques, cafes on Chiswick

“The property benefits from over 3400 sqft, private landscaped garden, off-street parking and secure side access.”

High Road. The property is a short walking distance from Turnham Green and Chiswick Park underground stations (District Line). There is easy access in and out of London via the A4/M4. The area boasts a wide selection of excellent state and private schools.

For more information on our properties contact Fletchers Chiswick on 020 8987 3000 or chiswicksales@fletcherestates.com or visit www.fletcherestates.com

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Alexandra House, W3.

A brand new development comprising 25 studio, one and two bedroom apartments.

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Prices from £299,950 Just moments from Acton High Street.

• Studio, one and two bedroom apartments set over five floors of accommodation • Artfully combining the period features of a 1920s building on the lower floors with modern additions above • All fixtures and fittings have been chosen with the utmost care and attention to detail • Smart heating and lighting options • Set on a quiet cul-de-sac moments from vibrant Action High Street and excellent transport links For further information, please contact: Tel 020 8222 7200 Email alexandrahouse@kfh.co.uk

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wo remaining from this exclusive development of six contemporary town houses located just south of Turnham Green.

There is access via remote gates and secure underground parking. Complete with a luxury master suite, three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a formal drawing room and a fully integrated kitchen with Miele & Siemens appliances as well as a private south facing garden.

WHITMAN & CO Chiswick, 020 8747 8800 whitmanandco.com

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Richmond, 020 8939 208 knightfrank.co.uk

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by Port Grimaud in the South of France.

FEATHERSTONE LEIGH Chiswick, 020 8994 6567 featherstoneleigh.co.uk

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charming three bedroom, Grade II listed cottage, with front and rear gardens, and in great order throughout. The spacious ground floor comprises of a formal reception with an elegant fireplace and French doors leading to the garden.

Leading from the hallway, there is a guest cloakroom and a separate utility/store room.

Rarely on the market, this cottage is extremely sought after.

THIS FOURBEDROOM TOWN-HOUSE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO BENEFIT FROM THE INCREDIBLE PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE THAMES

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Brook Green, 020 7371 4171 finlaybrewer.co.uk

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VESPAN ROAD W12 GUIDE £1.335M FREEHOLD UPPER MALL W6 • 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS £1,500PW / £6,500PCM • DOUBLE RECEPTION UPPER MALL W6 • OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY ROOM •£1,500PW FAMILY •WONDERFUL 3 BATHROOMS ENHOME SUITE) / (2£6,500PCM • •• •• ••

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MILFOIL STREET W12 GUIDE £720,000 FREEHOLD HAARLEM ROAD W14 • 2/3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS £625PW • RECEPTION/ £2,708PCM HAARLEM ROAD W14 • OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM •£625PW FLAT •2 DOUBLE SHOWERBEDROOM ROOM / £2,708PCM • •• •• ••

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BROOK GREEN W6 GUIDE £3.5M FREEHOLD • • • • •

5/6 BEDROOMS 20’ X 14’4 RECEPTION 21’5 X 13’11 DINING/FAMILY ROOM KITCHEN 2 SPACIOUS SHOWER ROOMS (1 EN SUITE)

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HAMMERSMITH GROVE W6 £3,500PW / £15,167PCM UPPER MALL W6 • 6 BEDROOMS / £6,500PCM •£1,500PW OPEN PLAN RECEPTION & KITCHEN UPPER MALL W6 • SEPARATE DOUBLE RECEPTION ••£1,500PW WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME 3 BATHROOMS / £6,500PCM •• •• •• ••

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

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

PARADISE GARDENS W6 £1,725PW / £7,475PCM HAARLEM ROAD W14 • 5 BEDROOMS / £2,708PCM •£625PW SPACIOUS RECEPTION & SEPARATE DINING AREA HAARLEM ROAD W14 • SIEMATIC KITCHEN ••£625PW 2 BEDROOM FLAT WC 3 DOUBLE BATHROOMS & SEPARATE / £2,708PCM •• •• •• ••

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

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

NANNY FLAT WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCE WINE CELLAR LETTINGS 020 EXCELLENT TRANSPORT LINKS 2 COURTYARD AVAILABLE ENDGARDENS OF AUGUST EASYRATING ACCESSDTO EPC 57 HAMMERSMITH & CHISWICK UNFURNISHED 2 COURTYARD GARDENS EPC 57 HAMMERSMITH & CHISWICK EASYRATING ACCESSDTO AVAILABLE NOW UNFURNISHED

7371 4071

• EPC RATING D 57 • AVAILABLE NOW

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

DOUGLAS FIR WOOD FLOORING PASSIVE AIR VENTILATION & TRIPLE GLAZING 020 7371 LETTINGS OFF STREET PARKING & BIKE STORE BALCONY BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER AVAILABLE UNFURNISHED EPC RATING B 84 WALKING DISTANCE TO HAMMERSMITH BROADWAY BALCONY EPC RATING C 79 UNFURNISHED AVAILABLE NOW WALKING DISTANCE TO HAMMERSMITH BROADWAY

4071

LOCAL . INDEPENDENT . INVOLVED

• MASTER WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM & DRESSING AREA • SHOWER ROOM

• EPC RATING C 79

L O C A L . I N D E P E N D• EAVAILABLE N T NOW . INVOLVED

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DEWHURST ROAD W14 £1,350PW / £5,850PCM • • • • •

5 BEDROOMS DOUBLE RECEPTION KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 2 BATHROOMS UTILITY/CELLAR

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

• • • • •

GARDEN UNFURNISHED EXCELLENT TRANSPORT LINKS AVAILABLE BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER EPC RATING E 45

BOLINGBROKE ROAD W14 £1,150PW / £4,983PCM • • • • •

5 BEDROOMS SPACIOUS DOUBLE RECEPTION STYLISH KITCHEN 2 BATHROOMS UTILITY ROOM

LETTINGS 020 7371 4071

• • • • •

PRETTY PRIVATE GARDEN UNFURNISHED EXCELLENT TRANSPORT LINKS AVAILABLE NOW EPC RATING D 67

LOCAL . INDEPENDENT . INVOLVED

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SALES SALES

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FAIRLAWN AVENUE, W4 SOMERSET ROAD, W4

£465,000 £695,000

LETTINGS

A newly developed split leveltriple apartment and private entrance.

The flatand is located this Three cornerbedrooms, property soluxury benefits from a Anstunning, amazingly light, well presented aspectwith flatroof withterrace the added benefit of a balcony privatewithin garden. bathroom, huge amount ofroom, natural light and open kitchen, aspects. The comprises; Three double bedrooms, bathroom with separate 30’11 openIdeally plan 14' reception fully integrated gas property fired central heating, share in the freehold,luxury balcony and private garden shower, with side access. kitchen/reception roomproximity with bifold ontoPark a private storage, new lease. The is withinfacilities easy walking distanceHigh of Chiswick situated within close of doors Chiswick tube terrace, station WC, and eaves the extensive shopping and flat restaurant on Chiswick Road. High Road’s shops, cafes and restaurants. Transport links include Chiswick Park and Turnham Green Tube Stations, local bus routes and the A4/M4 for routes in and out of London. No chain. EPC - C.

LINDEN GARDENS, W4 LAMB COTTAGE, PARK ROAD, W4 W4

£330 PER WEEK £1.600,000 £1,950,000

newlythan decorated groundsemi-detached floor garden family flat with private west facing garden.

Large with wardrobes, reception room Six with AA wider averagelower six bedroom house in this prestigious residential roaddouble with thebedroom added benefit of an 80’ landscaped garden. wood floors, bathroom with shower over, fitted hall, kitchen, garden.reception The flat room, is on 18’ one of Chiswick's best located moments from shops, double bedrooms, Three bathrooms, Large entrance 30’ Through Kitchen/breakfast room, Utility roads, room, Cloakroom, Cellar,the Private 80’ restaurants garden. cafés onIdeally the High Roadinand minutes from Turnham station.

The property is available September, Landscaped situated this 5tree lined residential streetGreen offering close proximity to Chiswick (mainearly line) Station, localfurnished. bus routes, shops, The River Thames and Chiswick House Grounds. No chain. EPC - D.

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SALES LETTINGS POINT WHARF LANE,W4 TW8 FAIRLAWN GROVE,

£350 PER WEEK £1,750,000

An immaculately presented bedroom Victorian housefloor offering balance of living entertaining space in this centralaChiswick Beautifully presented twofive double bedroom second flat an in excellent this highly sought after and riverside development.

Boasting stunninglocation. open plan Five bedrooms, Luxury family bath/wet room, Shower Large entrance reception room, room with doors, 25’ Bespoke kitchen reception room, a river side balcony and a room, masterCloakroom, ensuite bedroom.

Large hall, openDouble plan reception fullydividing fitted kitchen with granite work kitchen/breakfast room opening onto private garden, Rearspace Access, Cellar/Utility room, Extensive built in storage. Situated in a quiet leafy enclave tops, fitted wardrobes and riverside views. landscaped Underground parking included. offering close proximity to Chiswick Park Station and the extensive facilities on Chiswick High Road. EPC - D.

QUEENCOTTAGE, ANNES GROVE, LAMB W4 W4 CHISWICK HIGH ROAD, W4

£430 PER WEEK £1.600,000 £950,000

large, light and beautifully two double bedroom flat on this highly moments desirablefrom roadChiswick in the heart of Bedford Park,shops, just minutes AAfantastic penthouse apartmentpresented with far reaching views in this boutique development High Road’s numerous cafes andfrom Turnham Green underground Top position ensures beautiful views from the reception bedrooms. restaurants.

Offering in excess ofstation.

1100 sqft, thefloor flat comprises; 28’5 Open plan kitchen/reception room withand separate dining area and a huge amount of light from the floor to ceiling windows, Spacious roof terrace with far reaching views, master bedroom with luxury ensuite bathroom, Second double bedroom and main bathroom, Entrance hall, Extensive storage, allocated off street parking, Lift, Leasehold. Transport links include Chiswick Park and Gunnersbury Stations, local bus routes and the A4/M4 for routes in and out of London. EPC - B.

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www.johnmartinestates.com

EALING BORDERS

ÂŁ465,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

A superbly updated second floor purpose built apartment in this outstanding development moments from Ealing Golf Club. The property is beautifully decorated in neutral colours and comprises triple aspect south facing 22’7 lounge with balcony and well planned fitted kitchen. There are two excellent sized double bedrooms with fitted furniture and stunning modern bathroom and the property benefits from uPVC double glazed windows, gas fired central heating, garage and well maintained communal areas and gardens.

Energy Performance Certificate C

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EALING W13

£975,000 FREEHOLD

A spacious semi-detached family home in need of some modernisation located just moments from award winning Pitshanger Village. The bright and airy accommodation comprises large inter-communicating 30’ lounge, fitted kitchen, sun room, utility room and cloakroom to ground floor, four good sized bedrooms and family bathroom to first floor and a further bedroom to the second floor. Other benefits include some period features, part gas fired central heating, double glazing, 80’ south facing rear garden, off street parking for multiple cars and scope to extend (subject to usual consents). Energy Performance Certificate F

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