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Welcome to the third edition of Chard's property and lifestyle magazine. Autumn / Winter 2012
This year has been incredibly busy for both London and Chard. Earlier in the year London hosted a memorable Jubilee followed by a hugely successful Olympics and Chard have followed suit with a record amount of people interested in looking to buy or rent in London. Transaction levels are consistently on the rise in our core areas and the remainder of 2012 looks set to continue in the same fashion. This edition highlights our local coverage, favourite places to visit, not forgetting to mention a superb showcase of GAreth Jones Chard Sales Director London’s finest properties available to buy and rent. Hope you enjoy the read.
Contents
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03 Theatrical Delights An entertaining night awaits with this choice of London's best shows
04 CHARD'S BEST BITS IN Notting Hill
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12 A Refined Palette Improve your home with this season’s stylish interior trends
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14 CHARD'S BEST BITS
IN South Kensington
22 CHARD'S BEST BITS IN Fulham
28 Winter Skincare Top tips to keep skin glowing & healthy for him and for her
Properties
30 CHARD'S BEST BITS IN Brook Green
05 Notting Hill
34 CHARD'S BEST BITS
15 South Kensington
IN Bayswater
38 Out & About
From parades to a cruise and the best annual festivals, get involved this winter
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23 Fulham 31 Brook Green 35 Bayswater
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Theatrical Delights Step into the warm inviting theatre this winter and enjoy the must-see shows of the season A Chorus of Disapproval Harold Pinter Theatre 17 September – 5 January An all-star cast perform in this riotous Alan Ayckbourn comedy directed by the award-winning Trevor Nunn. Nigel Harman and Ashley Jensen take to the stage alongside Rob Brydon, who makes his West End theatre debut as the flamboyant theatre director Dafydd. The story centres on an amateur show gone awry and the audience soon see that the best action happens behind the scenes.
Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour O2 Arena 12 October – 20 October Executed by the legendary performers of the Cirque de Soleil, Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour is a view into the extraordinary life of a pop superstar. The show is an immersive experience fusing his best musical hits alongside astonishing aerial displays of choreography, puppetry and acrobatics. A 6ft version of the singer’s iconic white glove and video projections of the King of Pop are just some of the breathtaking sights to behold.
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds Wembley Arena 6 December Audiences will be blown away by the mixture of live music, theatre and visual arts in this grand musical production of The War of The Worlds. Using impressive 3D holography Liam Neeson appears as journalist George Herbert who encounters an alien invasion. The legendary score conducted by Jeff Wayne and the orchestra’s position next to the action on stage adds to the spectacle.
Twelfth Night Apollo Theatre 2 November – 3 February For an entertaining production to rival any soap opera see the Bard’s Twelfth Night and follow the story of lovelorn Countess Olivia. Played by Mark Rylance, an authentic nod to Shakespeare’s days of all-male casts, audiences will be transfixed when her character falls in love with a girl dressed as a boy who is actually played by a man. Stephen Fry appears as the uptight steward Malvolio in this hugely entertaining show.
Let it Be Prince Of Wales Theatre From 14 September The world’s most successful rock ’n’ roll band is applauded in this musical extravaganza marking the 50th anniversary of the Beatles. Using video footage charting the band’s meteoric rise to fame the show is also part live performance with their greatest hits played by professional musicians including I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Hard Day’s Night and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Much Ado About Nothing Noel Coward Theatre 24 September – 27 October Set in the modern-day and starring actress and comedienne Meera Syal, Shakespeare’s intricate comedy of romance and deceit is played against the colourful backdrop of India. Directed by Iqbal Khan whose credits include Broken Glass and The Killing of Sister George (2011), Much Ado About Nothing is the tale of two pairs of lovers who are embroiled in a web of gossip and trickery.
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Notting Hill LIFE IN NOTTING HILL
BAR & RESTAURANT THE CHURCHILL ARMS Built in 1750, this public house was once frequented by Winston Churchill’s grandparents and as such is home to a vast assortment of Churchill memorabilia. The pub is a great haunt for sharing a drink in an informal setting and the Thai bar menu is host to a selection of authentic regional dishes. churchillarmskensington.co.uk
The Churchill Arms
FINE DINING
Beach Blanket Babylon
Beach Blanket Babylon Set within a Georgian mansion Beach Blanket Babylon is a sophisticated venue for holding an event or for formal dining. Spread across four rooms; The Chapel, Gallery, Scullery and Crypt it fuses Baroque and Rococo interior influences. The decadent menu includes a mouthwatering selection of seafood including Alaskan crab and St Jacques scallops. beachblanket.co.uk
LOCAL BUSINESSES
Marcus Adams, Powis Square, W11 LOCAL RESIDENT
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Bladerunners
Paul Smith
Savana Urban Spa
Due to the highly tailored service each customer experiences, Bladerunners is a favourite salon amongst the residents of Notting Hill. The professionally trained stylists and therapists consult you in advance of your visit to ensure the perfect fit from your session whether its for a facial, manicure or a hair cut.
Paul Smith opened his first shop in 1970, in the years since he has become one of Britain’s best-loved designers producing not only fashion but accessories, furniture and fragrances. The Notting Hill store like many around the globe is an offbeat mix of clothing, art and collectibles splashed with exuberant colour.
Seeking a place to relax and be pampered? The Savana Urban Spa, located in Westbourne Grove is a peaceful retreat from the stresses of day-to-day life. Book yourself in for a complementary health treatment or indulge in a therapeutic massage. The spa specializes in group bookings and is ideal for a party with a difference.
bladerunnershairbeauty.com
paulsmith.co.uk
savanaspa.com
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"Powis Square and its proximity to the vibrant cultural life of Portobello and Notting Hill establishes the address as a fantastic place to have a home.”
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 — Adam and Eve Mews,W8
An unmodernised freehold house in this highly sought after location in Kensington. This mews house has wonderful potential to be a large family home. There is planning permission granted to add a lower ground floor and there is already a garage and roof terrace. – Development opportunity – Quiet cobbled Mews – Freehold house
– Garage – Roof Terrace – High Street Kensington underground
£3,500,000 Freehold
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500
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Homes for sale
Notting Hill & Kensington
Portobello Road, W11 In the heart of vibrant Portobello Road, a striking two bedroom maisonette with all the elements a Notting Hillbilly craves
– First & second floor maisonette – Large roof terrace – Two bedrooms – Ensuite bathroom – Wooden floors – Ladbroke Grove underground
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Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
£1,295,000 Leasehold
Homes for sale
Notting Hill & Kensington
Airlie Gardens, W8 A spacious and bright two double bedroom ground and first floor maisonette with access to private communal gardens
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
£1,199,500
Leasehold
– Two bedrooms – Ground and first floors – Separate kitchen – Additional storage room – Communal Gardens – Notting Hill Gate underground
Upper Addison Gardens, W14 A glorious one bedroom apartment with great proportions within an impressive Victorian conversion in Holland Park
£799,950 Leasehold
– One bedroom – Separate kitchen – Large reception room – Tree lined street – Raised ground floor – Holland Park underground Au t u m n / W i nt e r 2 0 1 2 CHARD 67
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Notting Hill & Kensington
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
Chesterton Road, W10 A three bedroom maisonette with a wealth of original character and private garden
St. Lukes Road, W11 A wonderfully refurbished three bedroom garden flat with a large west facing garden
£925,000 Share of freehold
£750,000 Share of freehold
– Three bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Dual aspect reception room
– Private garden – Maisonette – Ladbroke Grove underground
– Three bedrooms – Bathroom and separate cloakroom – Open plan kitchen living room
– Garden – Oak wooden flooring – Ladbroke Grove underground
Holland Park Avenue, W11 Elsham Road, W14 A bright and spacious one bedroom apartment Stylish two bedroom raised ground floor with far reaching views moments from Notting Hill apartment with access to shared decked garden
£625,000 Share of freehold – Fifth floor – One bedroom – Lift access
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£620,000 Share of freehold – Share of freehold – Communal roof terrace – Notting Hill Gate underground
– Two bedrooms – Raised ground floor – High ceilings
– Shared decked garden – Wooden floors – Shepherd’s Bush underground
Homes to let
Notting Hill & Kensington
Canning Place, W8 An architect designed, two double bedroom, two bathroom modern town house with private courtyard in Kensington
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
£1,495 p/w
Furnished/Part furnished
– Double reception room with skylights – Two double bedrooms – Open plan kitchen – Two bathrooms – Private courtyard – High Street Kensington underground
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Homes to let
Notting Hill & Kensington
Uxbridge Street, W8 An exceptionally spacious two double bedroom warehouse conversion within Hillgate Village
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
£1,200 p/w
Furnished/Part furnished
– Double aspect living/dining room – Air conditioning – Open plan kitchen and dining room – Two ensuite bathrooms – Second floor of warehouse conversion – Notting Hill Gate underground
Ledbury Road, W11 Modern two double bedroom duplex apartment ideally located just off Westbourne Grove
£895 p/w
Part furnished
– Reception/dining room with wood floors – Duplex apartment – Two double bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Juliette balcony – Notting Hill Gate underground 10 CHARD Autumn/Wint e r 2 0 1 2
Homes to let
Notting Hill & Kensington
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
Pembridge Villas, W11 Immaculate and spacious three bedroom, two bathroom flat near Notting Hill Gate
Abingdon Court, W8 A spacious four double bedroom flat just off Kensington High Street
£1,495 p/w Unfurnished
£1,400 p/w Unfurnished
– Living/dining room with wood floors – Separate bespoke kitchen – Original period features
– Two separate bathrooms – Raised ground floor – Notting Hill Gate underground
– Four double bedrooms and study – Double reception room – Portered Victorian Mansion building
– South facing – Newly decorated – High Street Kensington underground
Campden Hill Road, W8 Newly renovated two bedroom flat between Kensington High Street and Notting Hill Gate
Artesian Road, W2 Stylish one double bedroom flat within a Victorian building just off Westbourne Grove
£995 p/w Unfurnished
£775 p/w Furnished
– Two double bedrooms – Living/dining room with wood floors – Brand new kitchen/diner
– Second floor – Two bathrooms – Notting Hill Gate underground
– Living/dining room with oak floors – Bespoke modern kitchen – Bedroom with built in wardrobes
– Private tranquil garden – Ground floor of Victorian building – Notting Hill Gate underground
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A Refined Palette
A trend for the subtle use of muted tones injected with hues of indigo and violet inspire this season’s look. Think candlelight, warm fires and romantic fabrics, while satin textures, glass and shining metals capture the mood.
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Bergere Armchair ÂŁ2,960 www.ikandi-interiors.co.uk
Colette Mirror £300 www.lauraashley.com
Bottle T-Light Holder £12 www.heatonsstores.com
Echo table lamp £250 www.thelightshop.com
Phipps Aubergine Cushion £79 www.designersguild.com
Star by Julien Macdonald Bedlinen £69 www.debenhams.com
Napkin rings pair £28 www.chilewich.com
Walnut Vendome Side Table £1,340 www.ikandi-interiors.co.uk
LSA Column Vase £85 www.lsa-international.com
Isabelle 3-seater sofa £1,569 www.furniturevillage.co.uk
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South Kensington
BAKERY The Hummingbird Bakery Relax amongst the plush red velvet seats of The Hummingbird Bakery and taste some of the most exquisite cupcakes in all of London. Purveyors of sumptuous treats including Red Velvet sponge, frosted brownies and cheesecake – the artisans of Hummingbird were the first to sell Whoopie Pies long before the hype.
LIFE IN SOUTH KENSINGTON “Since moving to London I have lived in South Kensington. It’s great for people watching in cafés and so many great places to eat and drink.” Niamh McGregor, Old Brompton Road, SW7 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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hummingbirdbakery.com
GOING OUT MAGGIE'S The 1980’s are back at this vibrant club styled in tribute to the former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The best of the decade is celebrated with iconic music, a themed cocktail list offering glasses of Rubik’s Cube or Purple Rain and waitresses in neon leggings, permed wigs and sweatbands. maggies-club.com
EATING OUT
The Troubadour
Muriel’s Kitchen
The Markham Inn
The Troubadour stands as a lasting reminder of London’s revival of 1950’s coffee house culture. Comprising a café, nightclub, art gallery and wine bar, it is an eclectic venue for nights out made even more so by the great menu. Enjoy the 8oz Brompton Burger or Hard Core Troubadour steak – and be sure to wear a hat on a Tuesday to receive a free dessert.
Said to be inspired by the homemade food cooked by generations of mothers and grandmothers; feed your soul at Muriel’s Kitchen. Using the freshest ingredients from local farmers, the menu rotates by the season – and as the recipes are lovingly kept a secret, you’ll need to book a table to find out more.
Found on Chelsea Green, The Markham Inn is an historic establishment dating back to 1863. Offering a superb array of brasserie-style food, Head Chef Nick Stones carefully prepares the finest ingredients to produce hearty British Classics. Everything is created on the premises from the condiments to the biscuits served with your tea.
troubadour.co.uk
murielskitchen.co.uk
themarkhaminn.com
Feature Property — Princes Gate, SW5
A superb four bedroom flat on the first floor of a well maintained period conversion in Knightsbridge with high ceilings, three private terraces, conservatory and within easy reach of Hyde Park – Four bedrooms – Three bathrooms – Three private terraces
– First floor with high ceilings – Close to Hyde Park and the museums – South Kensington underground
£6,000,000 Leasehold
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Homes for sale
South Kensington & Chelsea
Stanley Mansions, SW10 A beautifully refurbished two bedroom, two bathroom flat on the raised ground floor of a well maintained mansion block
– Two double bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Two receptions – Raised ground floor – Recently refurbished – Gloucester Road underground
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South Kensington & Chelsea sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
£1,675,000 Leasehold
Homes for sale
South Kensington & Chelsea
Earl’s Court Square, SW5 A wonderful opportunity to acquire a large freehold building currently arranged as six luxury apartments in a popular garden square
South Kensington & Chelsea sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
£8,500,000 Freehold
– Rental investment – 5 x two bedroom apartments – 2 x one bedroom apartments – Lift – Private garden square – Earls Court underground
Queens Gate, SW7 A beautiful three bedroom, three bathroom flat on the first floor with high ceilings and private terrace in South Kensington
£2,200,000
Share of freehold
– First floor three double bedrooms – Three bathrooms – High ceilings – Private terrace – Separate kitchen – Gloucester Road underground Au t u m n / W i nt e r 2 0 1 2 CHARD 16 17
Homes for sale
South Kensington & Chelsea
South Kensington & Chelsea sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
Courtfield Gardens, SW5 An elegant three bedroom duplex, located on a beautiful Kensington Garden Square
Old Brompton Road, SW5 A beautiful two bedroom flat with a large private roof terrace and stunning views in Earls Court
£1,950,000 Leasehold
£849,950 Share of freehold
– Three bedrooms – Three bathrooms (two ensuite) – Two reception rooms
– Period conversion with high ceilings – Access to communal gardens – Gloucester Road underground
– Two bedrooms – 20’ x 18’ reception – Separate kitchen
– Private roof terrace – Period conversation – Earls Court underground
Cheniston Gardens, W8 Lizmans Terrace, W8 A two double bedroom, two bathroom flat in a A one double bedroom flat with a private garden period conversion close to Kensington High Street close to Kensington High Street
£750,000 Leasehold – Two double bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Raised ground floor
£585,000 Share of freehold – High ceilings – Open plan reception – High Street Kensington underground
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– Semi open plan kitchen – Raised ground floor – Living room with space for dining
– Garden accessed from bedroom – High ceilings – Earls Court underground
Homes to let
South Kensington & Chelsea
Cornwall Gardens, SW7 A four bedroom triplex with two roof terraces on a communal garden square located just off Gloucester Road in South Kensington
South Kensington & Chelsea sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
£2,650 p/w Unfurnished
– Four bedroom triplex – Two roof terraces – Access to communal gardens – Wood floors – Air conditioning – Gloucester Road underground
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Homes to let
South Kensington & Chelsea
Fernshaw Road, SW10 A contemporary three double bedroom house with a private garden and terrace in Chelsea
South Kensington & Chelsea sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
£1,350 p/w
Unfurnished
– Conservatory – Two bathrooms – Separate kitchen – Living room with wood floors – Arranged over three floors – Earls Court underground
Redcliffe Square, SW10 A large two double bedroom, two bathroom flat on a communal garden square located close to Hollywood Road, Chelsea
£850 p/w
Furnished/Unfurnished
– Two bedrooms – Wood floors – First floor of conversion – Views over the communal gardens – High ceilings – Earls Court underground 20 CHARD Autumn/Wi nt e r 2 0 1 2
Homes to let
South Kensington & Chelsea
South Kensington & Chelsea sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
Cornwall Gardens, SW7 A refurbished contemporary two bedroom flat in South Kensington
Damer Terrace, SW10 Two bedroom duplex with a private roof terrace in Chelsea
£750 p/w Furnished
£580 p/w Unfurnished
– Two bedrooms – Separate kitchen – Wood floors
– Third floor, lift access – Two bathrooms – Gloucester Road underground
– Two bathrooms – High ceilings – Victorian conversion
– Separate eat in kitchen – Private Roof Terrace – Earls Court underground
Wetherby Place, SW7 A contemporary raised ground floor one bedroom flat in South Kensington
Collingham Place, SW5 A contemporary one double bedroom flat close to Glocuester Road
£520 p/w Furnished
£495 p/w Furnished
– One bedroom – Large living room with wood floors – Semi open plan kitchen
– Stylish bathroom – Victorian conversion – Gloucester Road underground
– One double bedroom – Spacious living room – Semi open plan kitchen
– High ceilings – Second floor – Gloucester Road underground
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Fulham LIFE IN FULHAM
POTTERY Pottery CafÉ A favourite for mothers with young children, the Pottery Café is a creative hub encouraging you to play, paint and decorate. Simply pick your blank canvas from the rows of bowls, teapots and cups, select your paintbrush and get to work. Baby footprints can be cast as a memorable keepsake.
“Fulham has been my home for 18 years, I couldn’t think of any better area to live in”
pottery-cafe.com Pottery Café
EATING OUT Mao Tai Mao Tai is a relaxed and chic venue serving Southeast Asian cuisine. Named after the Szechuan liquor, you’re guaranteed a rich and interesting drinks list, but the dishes of scallop ceviche, creamy rock shrimp togarashi and crab tempura salad imported weekly from Asia are as equally enchanting. Mao Tai
maotai.co.uk
LOCAL BUSINESSES
Del’aziz
Hurlingham Club
This boutique bakery is one of Fulham’s best treasures. Each morning the Del’aziz bakers create fresh treats of artisan biscuits, chocolate brownies and exquisitely decorated fondant cakes. Passers-by are drawn in by the captivating display from the window. Sitting in or taking away, be sure to indulge in this exquisite menu.
The Hurlingham Club is one of London’s most prestigious private members’ clubs. Set in 42 acres of magnificent estate it is the home of first-class social and sporting facilities. Considered of quintessentially British heritage the exclusive venue also plays host to annual events including The Wimbledon Ball and Polo in the Park.
delaziz.co.uk/bakery
hurlinghamclub.org.uk
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Julie Anderson, Moore Park Road, SW6 LOCAL RESIDENT
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Jazz Flowers By Dansk With over 18 years experience and a genuine passion for creating memorable arrangements, Jazz Flowers By Dansk is a first choice florist in Fulham. The dedicated team will consult you on colours, textures and scent before creating the perfect bouquet. Everything comes giftwrapped in silk or satin fabric. jazzflowers.co.uk
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, which has just completed 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. Putney Bridge Tube Station provides a reliable link into the city centre and there is a great network of local schools.
Feature Property — Broomhouse Lane, SW6
A refurbished four double bedroom house with a private garden and parking opposite the gates to Hurlingham Park in Fulham – Four double bedrooms – Three bathrooms – Modern Kitchen
– Parking for two cars – Views over Hurlington Park – Parsons Green underground
£1,250,000 Freehold Fulham sales 020 7731 5115
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Homes for sale
Fulham
Chipstead Street, SW6 A newly refurbished five bedroom house on the Lion Estate in Parsons Green
Fulham sales 020 7731 5115 lettings 020 7384 1400
£3,500,000 Freehold
– Five double bedrooms – Two double reception rooms – Arranged over four floors – Wine cellar – Four bathrooms – Parsons Green underground
Tournay Road, SW6 Two double bedroom, two bathroom duplex in Fulham Broadway
£599,950
Leasehold
– Two double bedrooms – Living room with a dining area – Second and third floors – Two bathrooms – Victorian period conversion – Fulham Broadway underground 24 CHARD Autumn/Wi nt e r 2 0 1 2
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Fulham
Fulham sales 020 7731 5115 lettings 020 7384 1400
Chesilton Road, SW6 Five double bedroom four bathroom house with a private garden in Parsons Green
The Boulevard, SW6 Three double bedrooms, seventh floor apartment with a private roof terrace and river views
£2,000,000 Freehold
£1,195,000 Share of freehold
– Five bedrooms – Four bathrooms (three ensuites) – Fitted kitchen
– Four floors – Private paved garden and terrace – Parsons Green underground
– Three double bedrooms – Three bathroom two (ensuite) – Private roof terrace
– River views – 24 hour porter – Imperial Wharf station
Fountain House, SW6 A contemporary two double bedroom apartment with a balcony in Imperial Wharf
Greyhound Road, W6 A contemporary two double bedroom flat located just off Fulham Palace Road
£700,000 Leasehold
£430,000 Freehold
– Two double bedrooms – Two bathrooms (one ensuite) – Balcony
– Third floor (lift access) – 24 hour concierge – Imperial Wharf station
– Two double bedrooms – Wood floors – Semi open plan kitchen
– Private balcony – First floor – Barons Court underground
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Homes to let
Fulham
Chelsea Crescent, SW10 Three double bedroom, three bathroom duplex within a gated development in Chelsea Harbour
Fulham sales 020 7731 5115 lettings 020 7384 1400
£3,500 p/w
Furnished
– Bedrooms with storage – Open plan kitchen – Three ensuite bathrooms – Arranged over two floors – Two balconies with river views – Fulham Broadway underground
Imperial Crescent, SW6 Three double bedroom, three bathroom apartment within a riverside development in Fulham
£950 p/w Furnished
– Three double bedrooms – Three bathrooms – Private balcony – First floor with lift access – Underground parking at additional cost – Fulham Broadway underground 26 CHARD Autumn/Wi nt e r 2 0 1 2
Homes to let
Fulham
Fulham sales 020 7731 5115 lettings 020 7384 1400
Musgrave Crescent, SW6 Four double bedroom house with a private garden and roof terrace in Parsons Green
Mahogany House, SW6 Interior designed two double bedroom penthouse in Imperial Wharf, Fulham
£950 p/w Furnished/Part furnished/Unfurnished
£750 p/w Furnished/Unfurnished
– Three double bedrooms – Double reception with wood floors – Separate kitchen
– Two double bedrooms – Spacious living room – Open plan kitchen with breakfast bar
– Private garden – Split over three floors – Fulham Broadway underground
– South facing balcony with river views – Fifth floor penthouse – Fulham Broadway underground
Purcell Crescent, SW6 Four double bedroom house just off the Lillie Road in Fulham
Inglethorpe Street, SW6 Modern two double bedroom flat on the Alphabet Streets in Fulham
£675 p/w Furnished/Unfurnished
£495 p/w Furnished
– Double reception room – Separate kitchen with a dining area – Private paved garden
– Two double bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Spacious living room
– Three floors – Two bathrooms/guest cloakroom – Barons Court underground
– Mezzanine level kitchen – First floor flat – Hammersmith Broadway underground
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Brook Green
BARS & RESTAURANTS Anglesea Arms
FISHMONGERS
Pull up a stool at this lively pub and chat with the locals. Popular for food, The Anglesea Arms serves lunch and dinner seven days a week. Traditional roast dinners with fresh vegetables dominates the menu and for good reason. Book a table to make sure you don’t miss out.
The Fishmongers Kitchen For the freshest seafood in Brook Green try The Fishmongers Kitchen; trusted supplier to many of London’s top restaurants. Choose from over 50 quality items including clams, swordfish, lobster and crab prepared to your specification. All orders are available for collection or delivered straight to your door.
anglesea-arms.com
fishmongerskitchen.co.uk
DINING Malina Restaurant Head Chef Marek Kluczny has created a feast of Polish and Eastern European cuisine at Malina Restaurant. The elegant and inviting interior is a great setting for groups of friends to catch-up over a glass of wine and sample dishes of stuffed dumplings, pork knuckle and duck breast all served with a contemporary twist. malinarestaurant.com Malina Restaurant
LIFE IN BROOK GREEN “I love living in Brook Green. I’m close to Westfield and plenty of convenient transport options for my commute to work.”
Mr F Bird, Sinclair Road, W14 LOCAL RESIDENT
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Pentolina
THE PRINCESS VICTORIA
When dining at Pentolina you get the best in Italian cooking along with a friendly atmosphere. Let the experienced staff choose a glass of wine to perfectly complement your meal. Dishes include Aubergine Wrapped Sea Bass Filet and traditional Tomino delle Langhe al Forno.
This award-winning bar & restaurant, first built in 1829, has been authentically restored to its original style and makes for an elegant venue for formal functions. Enjoy a meal in the chandeliered dining room or unwind with a drink in the delightful herb garden, the Princess Victoria is a welcoming place to relax for families.
pentolinarestaurant.co.uk
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rook Green is a prosperous London neighbourhood named after the local recreational park and a friendly community association helps to organise seasonal events. Shepherd’s Bush 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 for its close proximity to the city centre.
Feature Property — Dunraven Road,W12
A tastefully refurbished three double bedroom maisonette with a separate study, arranged over the first and second floor, and with a private courtyard garden at the rear, located on a quiet street in Shepherds Bush. – Three double bedrooms with storage – Spacious open plan kitchen with gas hob – Private courtyard garden – First and second floor maisonette – Two bathrooms – Shepherds Bush Market underground
£575 p/w Unfurnished
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Brook Green
Maclise Road,W14 Refurbished two double bedroom garden flat located on a quiet street in Brook Green
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£650 p/w
Unfurnished
– Hard wood floors – Two bathrooms – Open plan kitchen – Separate dining area or study – Lower ground floor – Kensington Olympia underground
Devonport Road, W12 Two double bedroom flat with a private garden in Shepherds Bush
£415 p/w Furnished
– Bedrooms with built in storage – Living room with wood floors – Separate kitchen with dishwasher – Private decked garden – Ground floor – Shepherd’s Bush underground 32 CHARD Autumn/Wi nt e r 2 0 1 2
Homes to let
Brook Green
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Lena Gardens, W6 Newly refurbished two double bedroom first floor flat in Brook Green
Kensington Hall Gardens, W14 One double bedroom flat within a mansion building in West Kensington
£470 p/w Furnished
£385 p/w Furnished
– Bedrooms with storage – Living area with hard wood floors – High ceilings
– Semi open plan kitchen – First floor – Hammersmith underground
– One double bedroom – Good storage throughout – Spacious living area with dining table – First floor flat – Separate kitchen – West Kensington underground
Cathnor Road, W12 Refurbished two double bedroom house with a private patio in Shepherds Bush
Sinclair Road, W14 A one double bedroom flat located on a popular street in Brook Green
£380 p/w Furnished
£300 p/w Furnished
– Bedrooms with storage – Wood floors – Modern kitchen
– Private patio and roof terrace – House arranged over three floors – Goldhawk Road underground
– Bedroom with built in storage – West facing living area – Neutrally decorated throughout
– Kitchen with modern appliances – Second floor of conversion – Shepherds Bush underground
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Bayswater LIFE IN BAYSWATER
BARS & RESTAURANTS The Frontline Club The stylish Frontline Club is a first class venue for large functions. Fully catered using locally sourced ingredients; customise your canapés and design your cocktail list served from the private bar. The latest audio-visual technology and the professional staff take the stress out of hosting an event, but it’s an equally smart venue for a meal for two.
“Bayswater is a lively place to live with an interesting history and very friendly, villagey atmosphere." Frontline
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The Mitre Set within an elegant grade II listed building the sophisticated décor blends classic features with traditional leather furniture. The pub’s proximity to Hyde Park draws crowds regularly and the outdoor seating area means it is usually packed on a bright day. Real English ales are The Mitre’s speciality, but if you are a wine connoisseur there is a good variety available. The Mitre
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LOCAL BUSINESSES
Prewett Miller
Heavenly Spa
Samantha Shaw
Specialising in a range of exotic and fragrant flowers, Prewett Miller is a reputable florist producing exquisite bouquets for all occasions. Their gift range includes champagne, helium balloons and luxury Belgian chocolates and the floral arrangements can be hand delivered the same day and even shipped to a loved one overseas.
The philosophy that beauty comes from within is at the centre of Heavenly Spa’s range of hydrotherapy treatments. You will feel instantly at ease in this contemporary retreat and the professional therapists will soothe away the stress of everyday life using treatments such as reflexology, shiatsu and hot stone massage.
The Samantha Shaw atelier and boutique on Chilworth Street is home to the latest collection from the label. Characterised by feminine textures, romantic fabrics and sophisticated cuts Samantha Shaw clothing has for many years been popular with the fashion elite since the inauguration of her Chelsea studio back in 1995.
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Annie Quaradeghini, Craven Terrace W2 LOCAL RESIDENT
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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 —
Westbourne Terrace Mews,W2
An exceptionally spacious and contemporary two/three bedroom apartment on the ground floor of a Victorian conversion, ideally located close to both Paddington and Queensway. – Double living/dining room – Two bathrooms – Self contained studio/office
– Front and rear private terraces – Lateral ground floor Victorian conversion – Paddington underground
£1,250 p/w Unfurnished
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Cleveland Square, W2 A very spacious two bedroom flat in one of the most sought after garden squares in Bayswater
Bayswater & Paddington sales & lettings 020 7402 4722
£1,075 p/w
Furnished
– Two bathrooms (one ensuite) – South west facing living/dining room – Bedrooms with built in storage – Access to communal gardens – Open plan kitchen with breakfast bar – Paddington underground
Orsett Terrace, W2 Newly refurbished two bedroom, two bathroom flat with access to communal gardens in Bayswater
£995 p/w Furnished
– Two bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Newly refurbished – High ceilings – Communal gardens – Paddington underground 36 CHARD Autumn/Wi nt e r 2 0 1 2
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Bayswater & Paddington
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Porchester Square, W2 A spacious three double bedroom duplex between Paddington and Queensway
Inverness Terrace, W2 A spacious two double bedroom flat within a Victorian conversion near Queensway
£850 p/w Furnished
£595 p/w Furnished
– Living/dining room with oak floors – New separate kitchen – Three double bedrooms
– Portered building – Newly refurbished throughout – Queensway underground
– Large east facing living/dining room – High ceilings – Separate kitchen
– Two double bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Queensway underground
Queens Gardens, W2 An exceptionally spacious one double bedroom raised ground floor flat in Bayswater
Porchester Square, W2 One double bedroom flat close to Queensway and Notting Hill
£525 p/w Furnished
£495 p/w Part furnished
– Large west facing living room – Separate kitchen – Double bedroom
– Access to garden square – Raised ground floor – Queensway underground
– Living room with wood floors – Open plan kitchen – Double bedroom
– Two bathrooms – Raised ground floor – Queensway underground
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