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Autumn / Winter 2015
Welcome to Chard’s last property and lifestyle magazine of 2015, don’t worry though we will be back in Spring next year! In this edition we talk you through some exciting changes such as the 24 hour Tube and Apple Pay along with the best dining spots in London. There is also a stunning selection of local properties for sale and to rent! There is something in here for everyone and we hope you enjoy the read. RUPERT MERRISON, SALES MANAGING DIRECTOR & ALEX HARRINGTON, LETTINGS MANAGING DIRECTOR
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03 APPLE PAY We explain how it works and what you need to do to get started.
04 CHARD'S BEST BITS IN NOTTING HILL
12 PAMPERED PETS We take a look at what’s on offer for the pampered pooch here in London.
14 CHARD'S BEST BITS
IN SOUTH KENSINGTON
22 CHARD'S BEST BITS IN FULHAM
26 CHARD'S BEST BITS IN PIMLICO
29 THE NIGHT TUBE Your useful guide to the new all night service on the London Underground.
30 CHARD'S BEST BITS IN BROOK GREEN
34 CHARD'S BEST BITS IN BAYSWATER
38 A FEW OF OUR
FAVOURITE THINGS Be inspired with our collection of seasonal interior favourites.
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NOTTING HILL SOUTH KENSINGTON FULHAM PIMLICO BROOK GREEN BAYSWATER
CAREERS AT CHARD Due to the success of Chard we are currently recruiting for a number of positions within sales and lettings covering all areas of London. Experience is preferable but not essential. For further information please contact the Recruitment department on 020 8614 1242 or recruitment@chard.co.uk Design and editorial: Chard and The Marketing Cafe Ltd. | T: 020 8614 1229. All correspondence and advertising enquiries to: Chard Magazine, Thamesview, 141 Uxbridge Rd, Hampton Hill, TW12 1BL T: 020 8487 3195. © 2015 Chard. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without the written permission of the copyright owners. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions. Image credits: P14: Hummingbird Bakery: Benjamin C. M. Backhouse
APPLE PAY ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW Launched in July of this year Apple Pay is now accepted at more than 250,000 shops including the London Underground. We explain how it works and what you need to do to get started.
CONTACTLESS PAYMENT
HOW SECURE IS IT?
Shoppers are already used to making contactless payments with their debit cards. With Apple Pay you can take this to a new level by leaving your cards at home and making one-touch payments from your phone. Using the near-field communication chip embedded in the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch, compatible card readers will take payment directly from your device. Apple Pay can also be used within apps to make quick and convenient online purchases.
Unlike when you hand your credit or debit card to a cashier or use contactless debit card payments your card number is never visible with Apple Pay. This makes it safer and instead of using your actual card number in a transaction, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in the secure element. This means your credit and debit card numbers are never transmitted with payment or shared by Apple with retailers.
If your iPhone is lost or stolen you can suspend Apple Pay or completely wipe the device clean using Find My iPhone.
HOW IT WORKS
Rather than entering a four-digit PIN the Touch ID built into the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus identifies you as the cardholder. There is no need to open an app as the card reader will activate Apple Pay when it is in close proximity. You simply place the phone near the reader and press a finger on the Touch ID to verify the payment. Once payment has been successfully taken the phone will beep and vibrate so you don’t even need to look at the screen to confirm payment. The Apple Watch works in the same way except you need to double click the side button in order to activate the stored cards.
GETTING STARTED
Using the Passbook app in the iPhone, where boarding cards and tickets are normally stored, you can now add credit and debit cards. By following the on-screen prompts within Passbook, cards can be scanned so that numbers are automatically entered. Passbook will change its name to Wallet in the Autumn of 2015 as part of the iOS 9 upgrade.
PAYMENT LIMITS
For the majority of purchases the limit for payments is £30 having risen from £20 on 1st Sept. For retailers who upgrade the software on their POS terminals there will be no limit to the value of a purchase. For example, Pret a Manger has no spending cap in its stores.
PARTICIPATING BANKS AND CARDS
HSBC, American Express, Ulster Bank, Nationwide, NatWest, Santander, MBNA and RBS all support Apple Pay. Meanwhile Bank of Scotland, TSB, Halifax, Lloyds Bank and M&S Bank are all expected to come online later in the year. Barclays, who initially had no plans to sign up, have confirmed the service will be available to their customers at some point in the future.
WHERE IS APPLE PAY ACCEPTED?
All shops that currently support contactless debit card payments will be able to accept Apple Pay. Currently, there are over 250,000 participating retail outlets including many household names.
LONDON UNDERGROUND
Apple Pay can now be used on the London Underground as a contactless form of payment similar to an Oyster card. However, it is important that the phones battery is fully charged before starting the journey to avoid maximum fare penalties. Also, there is the risk of being charged twice if you use two different cards on the same journey. A traveller with an iPhone and Apple Watch could be at risk of being double charged. Early adopters have reported slow verification times using the Touch ID, so whilst Apple Pay provides a payment alternative it may be better to stick with your trusted Oyster card for the time being.
WHAT IF YOU DON’T HAVE AN IPHONE?
If you don’t have an iPhone then don’t despair. Google Wallet has actually been around for sometime in the US but never really took off. It is set for a makeover later this year and will be called Android Pay. In addition, Samsung Pay will make its debut soon and is expected to be a significant challenge to the Apple version.
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Chard's Best Bits in...
Notting Hill LIFE IN NOTTING HILL
EATING & DRINKING GRANGER & CO Every Bill Granger restaurant reflects the Australian spirit which is sunny, easy-going and generous. This unique place offers hotcakes for breakfast, pizzettas for lunch and shrimp burgers for dinner to name but a few. Drench your thirst with a cooling glass of home made lemonade and you might well find yourself saying g'day possum. Granger & Co
grangerandco.com
POLPO The latest Polpo opened on Notting Hill Gate in June 2014. Polpo is a bĂ caro. This is a Venetian word to describe a humble restaurant serving simple food and good, young local wines. Try the meatball selection which includes a delicious chickpea, spinach and ricotta version for the veggies washed down with a spritz or two. Polpo
polpo.co.uk
RACHEL JONES LOCAL RESIDENT
PLACES OF INTEREST
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THE SHED
VALENTINA
LIDGATES
The three Gladwin brothers opened their first restaurant in October 2012 in Notting Hill. Since then, locals and travellers alike have come to love their flair for cooking small plates. This British tapas restaurant provides a relaxing atmosphere, so if you are looking for a substantial and enjoyable meal with friends, then head along to The Shed.
Valentina, a name shared with the daughter of one of the founding families, is now a thriving business. They offer an extensive delicatessen range, including fresh hams and salamis, cheeses and traditional antipasti, but also a complete range of store cupboard essentials. They also do hampers for that special occasion.
Lidgates's butchers has a wide range of home-made sausages, award-winning pies, an extensive selection of cheeses carefully matured, and organic free range poultry. They insist on the very best breeds, farmed with consideration and reared on natural grass-fed diets supplemented with traditional winter-feed.
theshed-restaurant.com
valentinafinefoods.com
lidgates.com
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"NOTTING HILL HAS THE PERFECT BALANCE. YOU HAVE A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD FEEL BUT IT’S ALSO SO CLOSE TO CENTRAL LONDON, WITH STUNNING PARKS, GREAT TRANSPORT AND FASHIONABLE SHOPS."
he cosmopolitan district of Notting Hill in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is famous for many things notably the annual carnival and the film of the same name starring Julia Roberts. It has in recent years grown to be a fashionable area for young people and has a vibrant nightlife with some of the best music bars in London. It quite uniquely possesses a bohemian spirit within a formal and affluent setting. Its close location to the famous Portobello Road Market makes it a highly desirable place to visit for shopping as small shops and stalls selling jewellery, antiques, clothing, art and souvenirs of London line the area.
Feature Property — All Saints Road,W11
A unique opportunity to acquire a large masionette situated on the famous All Saints Road – Two bedrooms – Split level – Garden
– Open plan reception/kitchen – All Saints Road – Energy rating d
£2,200,000
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500
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Homes for sale
Notting Hill & Kensington
Ladbroke Square, W11
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a rarely available top floor apartment with access to the private communal gardens of Ladbroke Square
– Two bedroom – Top floor apartment – Private communal gardens – Premier road – Notting Hill Gate station – Energy rating c
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£1,250,000
Homes for sale
Notting Hill & Kensington
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
Clarendon Road, W11
A large one bedroom apartment on the raised ground floor of this beatuiful period building in the very heart of Holland Park
£1,250,000
– One bedroom – Raised ground floor – Beautiful views – Holland Park – Easy access to the shops – Energy rating d
Clanricarde Gardens, W2
This elegant two bedroom apartment is ideally located moments from the open spaces of Hyde Park
£1,199,999
– Two bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Fourth floor – Roof terrace – Close to Kensington gardens – Energy rating c Au t u mn / W i nt er 2 0 1 5 C HAR D 7
Homes for sale
Notting Hill & Kensington
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
Pembridge Villas, W2
Colville Houses, W11
£1,199,999
£849,950
A stylish one bedroom flat with stunning views from the fourth floor of this elegant period building
– One bedroom – Fourth floor – Notting Hill Gate Underground
– Large reception room – Westbourne Grove – Energy rating d
This property offers excellent lateral space with a spacious open reception and alcove kitchen
– Two bedrooms – Garden flat – Good condition
Gloucester Walk, W8
Ossington Street, W2
£799,950
£1,799,950
A raised ground floor period conversion apartment in Kensington
– Raised ground floor apartment – Two bedrooms – Opportunity to modernise
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– Proxmity to Notting Hill Gate – Sought after location – Energy rating d
– Ideally located for Portobello – Private front entrance – Energy rating d
A beautiful double-fronted brick built house close to Hyde Park and the joys of Notting Hill
– Two double bedrooms – Arranged Over Three Floors – Freehold House
– Elegantly finished – Ideally located for Hyde Park – Energy rating e
Homes to let
Notting Hill & Kensington
Clarendon Works, W11
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
A rare opportunity to live in this handsome post-industrial building that has been beautifully transformed into a stunning Manhattan-style home in Holland Park
£6,500 p/w
– Cinema – Four bedrooms – Five floors – Two bathrooms – Private terrace – Energy rating d
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Homes to let
Notting Hill & Kensington
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
Holland Park Avenue, W11
A stunning four bedroom period house arranged over five floors and located in Holland Park with easy access to the underground and amenities
£4,500 p/w
– Four bedrooms – Modern kitchen – Paved garden/driveway – Modern fittings – Holland Park underground – Energy rating f
Queensdale Place, W8
Recently refurbished and architecturally designed four bedroom modern town house with two terraces, in Holland Park
£1,850 p/w
– Under floor heating – Dishwasher – Private terrace – Two double bedrooms – Holland Park Underground – Energy rating c 10 CH ARD Autumn/W i nte r 20 1 5
Homes to let
Notting Hill & Kensington
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
Holland Park, W11
Holland Park Mews, W11
£995 p/w
£1,275 p/w
A spacious two double bedroom apartment within this stunning Period Villa
– Two bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Fireplace
– Private patio garden – Notting Hill underground – Energy rating f
This charming family home is ideally located in the heart of Holland Park
– Three bedrooms – Garage – Modern fitted units
Pembridge Villas, W11
Uxbridge Street, W8
£1,295 p/w
£750 p/w
A spacious and newly refurbished two double bedroom flat with private garden
– Two double bedroom – Private garden – Wood floors
– Under floor heating – Notting Hill Gate underground – Energy rating d
– Two living rooms – Wood Floors – Energy rating d
A well presented two bedroom cottage with private garden located behind Notting Hill Gate
– Two bedrooms – Double reception room – Fireplace
– Private garden – Notting Hill Gate underground – Energy rating e
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Pampered Pets
With pet owners set to spend £4.5 billion in 2015 on food and accessories we take a look at what’s on offer for the pampered pooch here in London.
Dơg Grơơmers PURPLE BONE With salons in Notting Hill and Chelsea, Purple Bone pride themselves on providing a relaxed environment for your pet. No cages or drying booths here. purplebone.com | 020 7221 2371 THE PET SPA Catering for cats, dogs, tortoises, rabbits and hamsters this unique 3,000 sq ft spa offers some of the world’s most exclusive petgrooming and spa treatments. Located on Fulham Road in
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Chelsea, The Pet Spa also offers pet grooming courses. petspalondon.com 0845 838 2330 PAWS OF LUXURY The motto here is ‘quality over quantity’ with only one dog booked per groomer at a time. All dogs are fluff dried by hand which is an important consideration when you think that many dogs are anxious around hairdryers. pawsofluxury.co.uk 0209 8445 2506
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THE PET DELI
PET PAVILION Located in Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill and Wimbledon, Pet Pavilion offers a wide range of top quality products for dogs, cats and other pets. You can shop online with a click and collect service or free UK delivery on orders over £20. petpavilion.co.uk | 020 7730 9292 VERVE PETS LONDON Verve pets is a truly unique boutique with its own café and bar. Whilst you can choose from coffee, tea, drinks and pastries there is a menu for your pet too. As well as the boutique, Verve also offer dog walking and grooming services. verve-london.com | 020 7229 1348 THE MUTZ NUTZ This is Notting Hill’s latest one stop shop for discerning dog and cat owners. From natural treats and foods to trendy designer wear and toys this is a must visit store on Westbourne Park Road, although you can shop online too. themutznutz.com | 020 7243 3333
The Pet Deli is a new online destination selling a wide range of naturally healthy pet food and treats from small UK based suppliers. Every taste and dietary requirement is catered for from gluten free to hypoallergenic. Free delivery on orders over £25. thepetdeli.co.uk
MODULAR CAT CLIMBING TOWER
£295 styletails.com
CLARA CHECK DOG LEAD GREY
£42.50 - £47.50 mungoandmaud.com THE PAD POD
£595 barkandmiao.com
CHELSEA DOGS Chelsea Dogs is the perfect solution for clients living and working in Kensington and Chelsea. The range of services includes dog walking, doggie day care, pet sitting and pet taxis. Wherever your pet needs to go in London the pet taxi will get them there. Chelseadogs.com | 020 8741 1978
LONDON WOOF LondonWoof provides a wide range of dog walking and sitting services in West, South West, Central London and beyond. Other services include cat feeding, behavioural advice, pet taxi and puppy training for new owners. londonwoof.com | 07950 797910
HAPPY DOGS Happy Dogs provide doggie day care, dog walking, boarding, grooming and training services. Boarding is like a home from home with the service ran from a house where all the dogs sleep, eat and play together. happy-dogs.co.uk | 020 8743 6424
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Chard's Best Bits in...
South Kensington
FLORIST ONLYROSES OnlyRoses is the most exclusive rose specialist retailer in the UK. The company's latest innovation are the exclusive InfiniteRoses, real premium Ecuadorian roses that last up to a year, and require no water to keep them looking exquisite. Sure to be a winner for that special someone or even to treat yourself.
LIFE IN SOUTH KENSINGTON "SOUTH KENSINGTON REALLY DOES OFFER EVERYTHING THAT YOU MAY NEED, THE BEST BARS, RESTAURANTS AND MUSEUMS ALL IN ONE AREA, WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO LIVE ANYWHERE ELSE." PIERRE DE FEU LOCAL RESIDENT
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outh Kensington’s community is a mix of families and young professionals with a variety of nationalities including Italians and Americans. The Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle provides language and cultural classes, which supports the largest French community outside of France. Many of London’s famed institutions fall under South Kensington’s Exhibition Road, thus establishing this neighbourhood as one of the most historic and visited in the entire city. The Royal Albert Hall, Natural History Museum, the V&A and the Royal College of Art are just some of the points of interest, whilst famous literary names including Beatrix Potter, Virginia Woolf and Sir J.M Barrie once called this place home.
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OnlyRoses
only-roses.com
BAKERY HUMMINGBIRD BAKERY The Hummingbird Bakery’s success is built on cakes that taste best when freshly baked using exactly the same ingredients and techniques as those used in home baking. For this reason, each and every Hummingbird Bakery has its own kitchen and a team of resident expert bakers and cake decorators. Scrummy! hummingbirdbakery.com
Hummingbird Bakery
EATING & DRINKING
THE HOLLYWOOD ARMS
TENDEDIO CERO
THE GOAT
The Hollywood Arms has lots to entertain you such as drinks in the Secret Cellar or lunch at The Big Table. Grab a latte in the Blanchard Room or visit The Cut where artisan producers and wine makers showcase their wares. Listen to music at The Soundtrack. There's something for everyone.
Located on Old Brompton Road Tendedio Cero is all about wonderful Spanish tapas, small dishes of traditional and modern recipes from their rich gastronomy, which are ideal to be shared by the whole table. Busy and buzzy, with vibrant bullfighting colours - you are certain to have a great time.
Don't be put off by the unusually named Goat establishment on Fulham Road. Venture inside to discover an Italian style restaurant on the ground floor, DJ bar on the first floor, and the Chelsea Prayer Room. Home of The Old Fashioned Cocktail Club – master classes are held every second Wednesday.
hollywoodarmschelsea.com
cambiodetercio.co.uk
goatchelsea.com
Feature Property —
Coleherne Mews , SW10
A beautifully refurbished three bedroom, three bathroom mews house with garage, located on a cobbled street – Three bedrooms – Three bathrooms – Garage
– Beautifully designed – Bright and spacious – Energy rating c
£3,995,000
South Kensington & Chelsea sales 020 7373 8883
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Homes for sale
South Kensington & Chelsea
Clareville Street, SW7
A newly refurbished family home with four bedrooms outside space and garage, located in South Kensington
– Four bedrooms – Four bathrooms – Three reception areas – Gloucester road underground – Garage – Energy rating b
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South Kensington & Chelsea
sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
£6,500,000
Homes for sale
South Kensington & Chelsea
South Kensington & Chelsea
sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
Cornwall Mews West, SW7
£4,350,000
A modern and elegant three bedroom mews house with garage and roof terrace
– Three bedrooms – Three bathrooms – Three reception areas – Garage – Gloucester Road underground – Energy rating e
Gloucester Road , SW7
An exquisite three bedroom lateral apartment on the sought after Gloucester Road in South Kensington
£1,785,000
– Three bedrooms – Large reception – Portered block – Separate kitchen – Gloucester Road underground – Energy rating d Au t u mn / W i nt er 2 0 1 5 C HAR D 1 7
Homes for sale
South Kensington & Chelsea
South Kensington & Chelsea
sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
Kensington Square, SW7
Tregunter Road , SW10
£7,000,000
£995,000
A wonderful five bedroom, five bathroom Georgian house with views over wonderful communal gardens
– Five bedrooms – Five bathrooms – Three reception rooms
– Outside space – Good decorative order – Energy rating e
A beautifully refurbished two bedroom lateral apartment with private roof terrace, located in Chelsea
– Two bedrooms – Generous reception room – Outside space
– Bright and airy – Desirable location – Energy rating d
Redcliffe Gardens , SW5
Courtfield Gardens, SW5
£935,000
£1,200,000
A beautifully refurbished split level two bedroom apartment
– Newly refurbished – To the rear of the building – Seperate kitchen
– Two bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Energy rating d
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A one bedroom, third floor apartment located in the heart of South Kensington
– Two bedrooms – Two bathrooms – South facing
– Gloucester road underground – Communal gardens – Energy rating d
Homes to let
South Kensington & Chelsea
Godfrey Street, SW3
A newly refurbished four bedroom, three bathroom house with sauna and two terraces to let in Chelsea
South Kensington & Chelsea
sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
£2,500 p/w
– Four bedrooms – Two terraces – Furnished or unfurnished – Three bathrooms – Sauna – Energy rating c
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Homes to let
South Kensington & Chelsea
Redcliffe Square, SW10
A first floor two bedroom flat to let on a communal garden square located just off the sought after Little Bolton’s
South Kensington & Chelsea
sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
£950 p/w
– Two bedrooms – Wood floors – First floor of conversion – Views over the communal garden – Earls court underground – Energy rating d
Wetherby Gardens, SW7
A contemporary and spacious three bedroom flat, with direct access to communal gardens in South Kensington
£3,000 p/w
– Three double bedrooms – Two bathrooms and guest cloakroom – Separate kitchen – Raised ground floor – Gloucester Road underground – Energy rating e 20 CH ARD Autumn/W i nte r 20 1 5
Homes to let
South Kensington & Chelsea
South Kensington & Chelsea
sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
Lexham Gardens, W8
Earls Court Square, SW5
£695 p/w
£750 p/w
Two double bedroom flat to let ideally located for Kensington High Street
– Two double bedroom – Second floor of conversion – Wood floors
– Separate kitchen – Contemporary furnishings and décor – Energy rating d
A two double bedroom flat to rent on a communal garden square in Earls Court
– Living room with space for dining – Two bathrooms – Wood floors
Earls Court Square, SW10
Brechin Place, SW7
£525 p/w
£450 p/w
A two double bedroom flat with access to communal gardens
– Two double bedrooms – Open plan kitchen – Tiled bathroom
– Second floor – Access to communal gardens – Energy rating d
– High ceilings – Open plan kitchen – Energy rating c
A beautiful one bedroom apartment with a private garden next to Gloucester Road
–Raised ground floor – Separate kitchen – Period conversion
– Private garden – Sash windows – Energy rating c
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Fulham
Chard's Best Bits in...
LIFE IN FULHAM
EATING & DRINKING THE TOMMY TUCKER A cornerstone of SW6, The Tommy Tucker is a stylish take on the traditional British Boozer we all know and love – a home from home to relax and have fun in. The seasonal menu reflects the clever, conscientious and deliciously colourful dishes critically acclaimed Head Chef Claude Compton has become renowned for. thetommytucker.com
The Tommy Tucker
"I WOULD RECOMMEND ANYONE TO LIVE IN FULHAM, THE AREA IS SO DIVERSE AND THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO TO KEEP EVERYONE ENTERTAINED."
FITNESS RIDE REPUBLIC Ride Republic is creating a movement with a different approach to exercise. Their workouts are designed to make you sweat and help you achieve your target. Ride Republic is a place for people to connect around fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle whether it is in their classes, Tanya's café, or the online community. Ride Republic
riderepublic.co.uk
PLACES OF INTEREST
F
MYSTIQUE FLOWERS
JIMMY CAMPBELL
FULHAM BACKCARE
Mystique Flowers provides a complete floral design service that is distinctive, elegant and has you in mind. Combining the highest quality flowers, exquisite design and personal service, they will make your experience unforgettable. Using the finest quality Dutch and local seasonal flowers, their bouquets always impress.
Euro, Afro, Asian; whatever your hair type, head along to Jimmy Campbell's where friendly yet supremely versatile stylists will treat you to a style you’ll love in a relaxed, contemporary environment. As Jimmy says: "you deserve what you desire." So why not drop by for a free consultation, and indulge in a new you?
Fulham backcare is a dynamic, family orientated Chiropractic Centre passionately committed to giving the highest quality of care by being consistently driven and dedicated to Chiropractic Wellness. They are determined to care for and educate all appreciative guests in the community who want to reach and maintain optimum health and well being.
mystiqueflowers.co.uk
jimmycampbell.co.uk
fulhambackcare.co.uk
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LOCAL RESIDENT ulham is positioned on the left bank of the River Thames. Considered a leafy London area it is home to several parks including Fulham Palace Gardens, Parsons Green and Eel Brook Common. Families are particularly enamoured with Bishops Park, following an £8 million refurbishment introducing London’s first urban beach to the neighbourhood. In addition residents of the area have welcomed the restoration and reopening of the ornamental lake and the café. With tube stations at Putney Bridge, Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway there are good links into the city centre plus there is a great network of local schools.
Feature Property — Ferrymans Quay, SW6
A stunning three bedroom apartment with balcony, porter and two parking spaces in the popular Regent On The River development in Fulham – Three bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Balcony
– Direct river views – Two parking spaces – Energy rating c
£1,250,000
Fulham sales 020 7731 5115
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Homes to let
Fulham
Musgrave Crescent, SW6
An immaculate four double bedroom house to let in the sought after Moore Park Estate area of Fulham
Fulham sales 020 7731 5115 lettings 020 7384 1400
£1,975 p/w
– Four double bedrooms – Reception with fireplace – Modern kitchen – Two balconies & roof terrace – Fulham Broadway/Parsons Green tube – Energy rating d
Watermans Quay, SW6
Contemporary and spacious spilt level penthouse with direct lift access in Waterman’s Quay
£1,615 p/w
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Homes to let
Fulham
Fulham sales 020 7731 5115 lettings 020 7384 1400
Horder Road, SW6
Rosaline Road, SW6
£810 p/w
£750 p/w
A four double bedroom house to let with a private garden in the heart of Parsons Green
– Four bedrooms – Two bathrooms and guest WC – Double reception room
– Separate side extended kitchen – Parsons Green underground – Energy rating d
Contemporary three bedroom house with private patio and roof terrace in the heart of Munster Village
– Contemporary three bedroom house – Two limestone tiled bathrooms – Two private outside spaces
Britannia Road, SW6
New Kings Road, SW6
£640 p/w
£515 p/w
Modern two double bedroom flat to let in the Moore Park Estate
– Two double bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Open plan kitchen
– Spacious living room – Fulham Broadway underground – Energy rating b
– Spacious cellar – Fulham Broadway station – Energy rating c
Modern refurbished two bedroom flat to let in a well known mansion block in Parsons Green
– Two double bedrooms – Modern bathroom – Separate kitchen with a dining area – Parsons Green underground – Spacious living room with wood floors – Energy rating d
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Chard's Best Bits in...
Pimlico SHOPPING
LIFE IN PIMLICO "IT FEELS GREAT COMING HOME TO PIMLICO. QUIET AND RELAXED WHEN YOU NEED IT, CLOSE TO THE NIGHTLIFE IN CENTRAL LONDON TOO. LOTS OF NEW BARS AND RESTAURANTS OPENING HERE, I’M EXCITED!" MISS WILLOW LOCAL RESIDENT
P
imlico is known for its grand garden squares and impressive Regency architecture. It could hardly be more central, with Westminster Abbey for a parish church and Tate Britain for the local museum. You can walk to Soho in 20 minutes plus with its own tube station on the Victoria line and an abundance of buses it is very well connected. The area is separated from Belgravia to the north by Victoria Railway Station, and bounded by the River Thames to the south, Vauxhall Bridge Road to the east and the former Grosvenor Canal to the west. Pimlico has seen extensive regeneration in recent years with the introduction of exclusive restaurants and residences giving it an interesting and vibrant social mix.
Cardinal Place
createvictoria.com
FITNESS DOLPHIN SQUARE FITNESS CLUB Dolphin Square Fitness Club is an excellent way to help you achieve health and wellness. It features a fully-equipped gymnasium, 17 metre pool, sauna & steam rooms, three squash courts and two exercise/dance studios. For the outdoors, members and guests can also take advantage of the Club’s tennis court and croquet lawn. dolphinsquare.co.uk/fitness-club
Dolphin Square
EATING, DRINKING & SLEEPING
GRUMBLES For 50 years, Grumbles has been a firm favourite with customers serving good bistro food at friendly prices. Alongside their à la carte menu they have lots of special offers, especially a Sunday traditional roast lunch which is £12.95 for two courses from 12pm until 4pm. Affordable for the whole family. grumblesrestaurant.co.uk
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CARDINAL PLACE If you are a professional shopper, then your mission is to visit Cardinal Place in Victoria. A plethora of shops await you with something for even the fussiest of shoppers. There are also plenty of bars, restaurants and grab & go venues to tempt you to rest in between perusing the goods on offer.
THE WINDSOR CASTLE Just a short walk from Westminster Cathedral you will arrive at Windsor Castle pub. Here, the welcome is always warm, the food hot and the beer cold. An upstairs function room is decked out like a gentleman's drawing room, and is an excellent choice for small to medium-sized gatherings.
THE ORANGE The Orange Public House & Hotel on Pimlico Road has been beautifully restored boasting four lovely bedrooms for a treat after a long day in the city. Their casual dining rooms on the ground and first floor offer a fresh and seasonal modern European menu. For those intimate occasions, private rooms are available to hire. theorange.co.uk
Homes to let
Pimlico
Whittaker Street, SW1W A large four bedroom, three bathroom house with private garden and parking in Sloane Square
Pimlico sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7976 5200
£2,500 p/w
– Four bedrooms – Two bathroom – Underground parking – Private garden – Victoria and Sloane Square – Energy rating c
Vincent Square, SW1P £1,350 p/w A three double bedroom apartment with private terrace, overlooking Vincent Square
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Homes to let
Pimlico
Pimlico sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7976 5200
Gloucester Street, SW1V
St Georges Square, SW1V
£370 p/w
£750 p/w
A well-proportioned and neatly finished one bedroom apartment in the Pimlico Grid
– One bedroom – Third Floor – Seperate kitchen
– Newly decorated – Pimlico underground – Energy rating b
A recently refurbished two double bedroom two bathroom flat with private outside space
– Two bedrooms – Two bathrooms – First floor
Ormond House, SW1P
Belgrave Road, SW1V
£425 p/w
£575 p/w
A newly refurbished one bedroom apartment in Westminster with a private balcony and porter service
– One bedroom – Wood floors – Second floor
– Balcony – Pimlico and Westminster underground – Energy rating b
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– Balcony – Pimlico underground – Energy rating c
A two bedroom, two bathroom apartment within a Victorian conversion, with wood floors and kitchen
– Two bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Wood floors
– Recently decorated – Pimlico underground – Energy rating d
THE NIGHT TUBE Launching in September 2015 The Night Tube will support London’s 24-hour lifestyle during Friday and Saturday evenings. London is increasingly a 24-hour city, so Transport For London has invested heavily in the underground network and rolling out a 24-hour service to match. Since 2000, passenger numbers on the Tube have risen by 70% on Friday and Saturday nights. It is expected that the new service will cut night-time journeys by an average of 20 minutes, with some cut by more than one hour. The Night Tube will also secure 2,000 permanent jobs and boost the economy by £360 million. Complementing the existing night bus services, the extended underground times will facilitate travel between Central London and the outskirts of the city.
SERVICE DETAILS The new round-the-clock service will operate on five lines: the Jubilee, Victoria, and most of the Central, Northern and Piccadilly lines. Jubilee and Victoria Lines - trains running on average every 10 minutes across the entire lines Central Line - trains running approximately every 10 minutes between White City and Leytonstone and approximately every 20 minutes between Ealing Broadway to White City and Leytonstone to Loughton/ Hainault Northern Line - trains running on average every 8 minutes between Morden and Camden Town and
approximatively every 15 minutes from Camden Town to High Barnet / Edgware Jubilee and Victoria Lines - trains running on average every 10 minutes across the entire lines Piccadilly Line - trains running on average every 10 minutes between Cockfosters and Heathrow Terminal 5. There are plans to expand the night time service to parts of the Metropolitan, Circle, District, and Hammersmith & City lines once the modernisation programmes are complete.
SAFETY FIRST Transport for London is working to ensure the Tube network remains a safe, low crime environment. There will be an enhanced policing presence during the overnight services. The British Transport Police (BTP) will provide more than 100 officers to patrol the 144 stations that will be open throughout the night each weekend when the Night Tube services begin. More BTP Community Support Officers will also be out on the network to assist passengers, and support police officers, as required. All stations will continue to be staffed by London Underground employees while train services are running, just as they are during the day. Staff will be visible and available to help travellers with any queries.
For a detailed Night Tube map or more information visit
TFL.GOV.UK
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Chard's Best Bits in...
Brook Green
EATING & DRINKING BROOK GREEN HOTEL
FISH & CHIP SHOP
Brook Green Hotel features a friendly local pub, boasting fantastic cask ales and the best in British food. Upstairs there are 17 stylish bedrooms ideal for a business stopover or a leisurely weekend. They offer friendly, and personal service, whether you're just in for a quiet pint or intimate dinner.
KERBISHER & MALT A warm welcome awaits you at Kerbisher & Malt, a modern British fish and chip shop. Delicious fresh fish (from sustainable sources), twice-cooked chips, handmade salads, mushy peas and batters. Served with great beers and coffees in environmentally friendly packaging.
brookgreenhotel.co.uk
kerbisher.co.uk
EATING OUT BUSH HALL DINING ROOMS Bush Hall Dining Rooms is a neighbourhood restaurant bringing all-day modern dining, traditional values and good living to Shepherd’s Bush. Inspired by its Edwardian next door neighbour, Bush Hall Dining Rooms takes its cues from the charm & poise of a traditional dining room, without the hushed tones or stiff seating. bushhalldining.co.uk
LIFE IN BROOK GREEN "I LOVE LIVING IN THIS AREA, I HAVEN’T SEEN ANOTHER PATCH OF LONDON THAT OFFERS THE DIVERSITY – ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO ALL THE DIFFERENT CUISINES WHICH ARE AVAILABLE!" NICHOLAS LEE MANAGER OF BUSH HALL DINING ROOMS
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BROOKS COUNTER AND TABLE
THE POPESEYE
Brooks Counter and Table has an ever changing menu but still hosts favourites such as house salads, spanakopita or a classic chilli. They also sell fresh bread, cakes and brownies, as well as cheeses. The weekend menu features brunch classics such as eggs benedict, as well as other breakfast favourites.
Popeseye is the Scots name for rump steak! At The Popeseye steak restaurant they only serve 100% grass fed Aberdeen Angus beef delivered from their family butcher in the Highlands of Scotland. All beef is hung for a minimum of 28 days which gives it a distinctive flavour. Look out for the specials.
counterandtable.com
popeseye.com
B
rook Green is a prosperous London neighbourhood named after the local recreational park. A friendly community association helps to organise seasonal events. Shepherd’s Bush Road and Blythe Road provide Brook Green with a thriving retail industry as many boutiques and independent shops are found here. Coffee shops are in abundance too and draw crowds of people to their street side seating areas. Westfield shopping centre is a focal point for Brook Green and stocks many of the high street brands. The borough is growing in favour with young professionals who are now seeing this as a great place to live due to its close proximity to the city centre.
Feature Property — Rowan Road, W6
An immaculate and newly refurbished five bedroom house, arranged over five floors and located in the heart of Brook Green. – Five bedrooms – Five floors – Air conditioning
– Underfloor heating – Immaculate condition – Energy rating c
£1,600 p/w
Brook Green lettings 020 7603 0603
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Homes to let
Brook Green
Brook Green sales 020 7603 1415 lettings 020 7603 0603
Claxton Grove, W6
A well presented and bright two double bedroom split level apartment to let in this fantastic location
£475 p/w
– Two bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Split level – Roof terrace – Part furnished – Energy rating d
Woodstock Grove, W12
A fantastic raised ground floor property set within this period conversion with a large open plan reception and wood floors
£350 p/w
– One bedroom – Wood floors – Raised ground floors – Open plan reception – Furnished – Energy rating c 3 2 CHARD Autumn/W i nte r 20 1 5
Homes to let
Brook Green
Brook Green sales 020 7603 1415 lettings 020 7603 0603
Holland Road, W14
Castletown Road W14
£485 p/w
£460 p/w
A modern two double bedroom ground floor flat to let furnished in a period conversion in Holland Park
– Two bedrooms – One bathroom – Furnished
– High ceilings – Integrated appliances
– Energy rating c
This superior two double bedroom apartment is ideally located for West Kensington tube station
– Two bedrooms – High ceilings – Private balcony
Bromyard Avenue, W3
Lena Gardens, W6
£250 p/w
£310 p/w
A well-presented self-contained studio with modern kitchen and bathroom
– Gated development – 24 Hour concierge – Ground floor
– Furnished – Parking – Energy rating c
– Unfurnished – Modern kitchen – Energy rating d
A newly refurbished one bedroom flat, with a private patio and hard wood floors in a Victorian conversion
– One double bedroom – Hard wood floors throughout – High specification
– Private patio and garden – Furnished – Energy rating c
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Chard's Best Bits in...
Bayswater LIFE IN BAYSWATER
PIZZERIA VILLAGE ORGANIC BAKERY PIZZERIA The Village uses carefully selected organic ingredients and turns them into healthy and tasty specialities according to traditional recipes from India, the Middle East and the Mediterranean. A firm favourite is the soup of the day served in a bread bowl with home made houmous followed by a delicious pizza.
ART GALLERY
"I ADORE THE VILLAGEY FEEL OF THE AREA WITH ITS LITTLE CAFÉS AND GARDEN SQUARES YET ITS SO CLOSE TO THE CITY CENTRE FOR WORK. I GET THE BEST OF BOTH!"
THE PARK GALLERY The Park Gallery first opened in London in 1992 showing works by 19th century Orientalist artists, an area of specialisation and expertise that is still retained and offered to clients. They have a broad range of knowledge and deal in works by British artists, Modern & Contemporary Arab Art, British Paintings & Prints, and 19th century Orientalists.
LOCAL RESIDENT
villagebakerypizzeria.co.uk
The Park Gallery
Village Organic Bakery Pizzeria
theparkgallery.com
EATING & DRINKING
CASA MALEVO
COCOMAYA
OLD MARY’S
In the heart of Connaught Village, right next to iconic Hyde Park, Casa Malevo is a celebration of Argentine cuisine. The entire wine list is from Argentina, with the majority available by 375ml carafe, allowing guests to sample different wines throughout their meal. They also cater for private dining.
Based in 12 Connaught Street, Cocomaya is the ultimate in cake indulgence. Described as a boutique bakery and chocolate shop, the choice is overwhelming, but please try the cronuts which come in a variety of flavours and are the best outside of New York. Don't forget the chocs to take home.
Hidden beneath the Mitre, Old Mary’s is named after a tragic love story and home to our very own secret speakeasy serving up classic cocktails, craft beers and hot dogs. With live Jazz bands every Thursday night, it’s the perfect place to unwind after work or just chill out with friends.
casamalevo.com
cocomaya.co.uk
oldmarys.co.uk
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B
ayswater borders the north of Hyde Park over Kensington Gardens and is therefore a picturesque district and a popular spot for those touring the city. Bayswater Tube Station is the gateway for many visitors to this borough. From here a multitude of cafés, bars and restaurants can be found. This is also the most densely populated area for hotels with many of the striking stucco terraces providing tourist accommodation. A diverse community gives the place a cosmopolitan edge whilst its proximity to the Marble Arch and St Sophia’s Cathedral provides a hint of its historic past. Victorian terraces line the area with immaculate garden squares and well-kept streets making it a highly desired place to own property.
Feature Property — Brook Mews North, W2
A newly refurbished four double bedroom, three bathroom, period house in Bayswater’s sought after Craven Village. – Four double bedrooms – Three bathrooms – Newly refurbished
– Period mews house – Lancaster Gate tube – Energy rating d
£1,400 p/w
Bayswater & Paddington lettings 020 7402 4722
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Homes to let
Bayswater & Paddington
Queensborough Terrace, W2
A spacious and modern four bedroom, four bathroom period house arranged over three floors with a private garden and balcony in Bayswater
Bayswater & Paddington
sales & lettings 020 7402 4722
£1,300 p/w
– Four double bedrooms – Four bathrooms – Private garden – Period house – Bayswater underground – Energy rating d
Queens Gardens, W2
Stunning two double bedroom first floor period conversion with private balcony and mezzanine master bedroom suite
£920 p/w
– Two bedrooms – Large living room with wood floors – First floor – Private balcony – Queensway underground – Energy rating d 3 6 CH ARD Autumn/W i nte r 20 1 5
Homes to let
Bayswater & Paddington
Bayswater & Paddington
sales & lettings 020 7402 4722
Sheldon Square, W2
Orsett Terrace, W2
£850 p/w
£450 p/w
A spacious lateral three double bedroom apartment furnished on the seventh floor with lift access
– Three double bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Wood floors
– Private terrace – Paddington underground – Energy rating d
This one bedroom period conversion apartment is ideally located for access to Paddington station
– One bedroom – Newly refurbished – Wood floors throughout
– Semi open plan kitchen – Paddington station – Energy rating c
Craven Terrace, W2
Gloucester Terrace, W2
£395 p/w
£615 p/w
A spacious one bedroom flat located in Craven Village in Bayswater
– One bedroom – First floor – Wood Floors
– Open plan kitchen – Lancaster Gate underground – Energy rating e
A contemporary two double bedroom flat on the raised ground floor of a Victorian conversion
– Two double bedrooms – Living room with dining area – Modern kitchen
– Private terrace – Lancaster Gate/Paddington tube – Energy rating e
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With so many wonderful products and interior design ideas now available for the home, we thought you might like to see what we have chosen as our favourites for the coming season.
Deconstructed Linen Wing Chair £1,095.00 roseandgrey.co.uk
Small Brass Planter £35.00 roseandgrey.co.uk
Marble Drum Side Table £75.00 roseandgrey.co.uk
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Babylon Gold Leaf Pendant £595.00 alexanderandpearl.co.uk
Carola van Dyke Fabric Arthur Sika Deer Head Wall Hanging £595.00 amara.com
Mélange Zoom Rug £1,380.00 madeindesign.co.uk
Mauviel 6 Piece Utensil Set £299.00 harrods.com
ROK ESPRESSO Copper espresso maker £149.00 selfridges.com
Helen Moore Latte Faux Fur Hot Water Bottle £43.00 houseology.com
Monocle Cat Cushion £95.00 grahamandgreen.co.uk
Hide & Seek Trunk £785.00 frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk
Neptune Chichester Tall Wine Rack, Limestone £960.00 johnlewis.com
Pomegranate Noir Deluxe Candle £115.00 jomalone.co.uk Au t u mn / W i nt er 2 0 1 5 C HAR D 39
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