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LONDON PROPERTY I S S U E O N E • AU T U M N/ W I N T E R 2 0 1 1
Autumn / Winter 2011
Welcome to the first edition of Chard's property and lifestyle magazine. This magazine provides the perfect blend of informative lifestyle articles – from fashion to gadgets, and property pages that offer a large selection of Chard's finest available properties to area guides that will help you decide where best to get that morning coffee or where to go for that last minute meal out. Local residents have also helped us out by giving us their perspective of what it's like to live in the area. There is something in here for everyone, hope you enjoy the read.
GARETH JONES CHARD SALES DIRECTOR
Contents 03 FIGHTING FIT
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Avoid the cold weather with these five indoor exercises
04 CHARD'S BEST BITS IN NOTTING HILL
12 INTERIORS WITH
THE L&C COMPANY Lucy & Claire share their top tips on styling your home
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14 CHARD'S BEST BITS
IN SOUTH KENSINGTON
22 CHARD'S BEST BITS
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IN FULHAM
28 TAILORED TRENDS
Properties
Open your wardrobe up to forties glamour this season
30 CHARD'S BEST BITS
05 NOTTING HILL
IN BROOK GREEN
34 CHARD'S BEST BITS IN BAYSWATER
38 TECHNOLO-CHIC Browse the latest releases from the gadget world
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15 SOUTH KENSINGTON 23 FULHAM 31 BROOK GREEN 35 BAYSWATER
Design and editorial: Chard and The Marketing Café Ltd. | T: 0141 621 3900. All correspondence and advertising enquiries to: Chard Magazine, Thamesview, 141 Uxbridge Rd, Hampton Hill, TW12 1BL T: 020 8487 3195. © 2011 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 contibutors: Elisabeth Blanchet, Lisa Linder.
FIGHTING FIT With the dark nights and cold weather of Winter it is tempting to spend your evenings in front of the TV. Instead kick-off those slippers and follow Chard’s guide to staying fit with these top five exercises for the home.
1. STEP-UP For a cardio workout try your own version of step aerobics using a staircase. Set a timer for 15 minutes then step up and down using one foot at a time to form a beat. Once comfortable with this you can create a pattern using more steps and setting your movements to your favourite song. This is a great exercise for toning thighs and strengthening legs.
2. LIFT-IT Working out with weights is a great way to stay in shape. You can tone your back and biceps by using a small set of dumbbells. Clear a space for your outstretched arms to lift and hold in a variety of positions. Rep in short sequences so that your palm meets your shoulder and continue this movement until your arms get tired. One of the best things about weight lifting at home is that you can do this whilst watching the TV.
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HAVE A BALL
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Abdominal muscles can be toned and worked in a fun way with an exercise ball. There is no real focused routine but by sitting on the ball and bouncing lightly for 20 to 30 minutes your core muscles are being moved, challenged and stretched. Once you are confident using this piece of equipment introduce a series of leg lifts for a more thorough workout.
TIDY UP A proven method for sweating off that excess weight is housework. It is said that an hour and a half of cleaning can burn the same amount of calories as you would from an intense 30 minute session on the treadmill. So cancel that gym membership and instead grab a mop and get busy.
4. PLAY-TIME The weather no longer dictates what kind of exercise you can do indoors. Without having to head outside, many consoles now offer fitness programmes including skiing, boxing and dancing. Not only can they assess your weight, but some of these games can actually recommend a fitness schedule. Involve a group of friends to make this an enjoyable way of staying fit.
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Chard's Best Bits in...
Notting Hill LIFE IN NOTTING HILL
EATING OUT NOTTING HILL BRASSERIE Pitched as a neighbourhood restaurant the Notting Hill Brasserie’s tables are usually filled each evening. Converted from three Edwardian townhouses, this stylish venue is set across six beautifully decorated rooms and is a perfect place to host a function. No. 92, the onsite cocktail bar offers a sophisticated place to meet friends and toast an event. www.nottinghillbrasserie.com
Osteria Basilica
“NOTTING HILL WITH ITS ECLECTIC MIX OF CAFES, RESTAURANTS AND BOUTIQUE SHOPS MAKES IT A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE.” Notting Hill Brasserie
OSTERIA BASILICA For a lively evening full of conversation and good food then pull up a seat in Osteria Basilica. Established in 1992, this Italian restaurant has a varied clientele due in part to the authentic cuisine and the warmest of welcomes. Families, business people, couples and students sit side by side to dine on antipasti, pizzas and beautifully presented desserts. www.osteriabasilico.co.uk
SHOPPING
CARAMEL Owner Eva Karayiannis had always been interested in children’s clothes and accessories. She was keen to bring to the market the type of clothing that small people could really play in without forgoing style. Thus Caramel came to be and continues to provide high quality products for babies and toddlers. www.caramel-shop.co.uk
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APPLE TREE BOUTIQUE
WOLF & BADGER
Originating as a small stall on Portobello Road, Apple Tree Boutique heralds an intimate shopping experience where the focus is very much on the customer and their needs. Presenting a wealth of pretty and chic clothing at affordable rates, this store is a bustling and pleasant place to shop.
Wolf & Badger is an unusual lifestyle boutique showcasing the best UK design talent. Products include fashion, jewellery and quirky items for the home. A popular place for purchasing a gift that is a little bit different – Wolf & Badger’s philosophy is to promote independent labels in a premium retail space.
www.appletreeboutique.co.uk
www.wolfandbadger.com
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 — Pembridge Gardens,W2
A rare opportunity to purchase a detached villa on Pembridge Gardens that extends to 7,720 ft² (717 m²) currently split into five flats with a lift, located in the heart of Notting Hill – Detached freehold house – Split into five flats – Direct lift access to upper flats
– Potential to be made into a large family home – Well presented – Notting Hill Gate Underground
£10,500,000 Freehold
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Homes for sale
Notting Hill & Kensington
Westbourne Grove, W2 A flawlessly refurbished two bedroom first floor lateral flat on the corner of Westbourne Grove and Hereford Road
– Two double bedrooms – One reception room – Two bathrooms (one ensuite) – Period conversion – First floor – Notting Hill Gate underground
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Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
£1,495,000 Leasehold
Homes for sale
Notting Hill & Kensington
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
Colville Houses, W11 A rarely available first floor lateral flat over two buildings with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two balconies
£1,795,000
Share of freehold
– Lateral conversion – West facing double living/dining room – Three bedrooms & two bathrooms – Private balcony – First floor Victorian conversion – Ladbroke Grove underground
Hereford Road, W2 Beautifully refurbished two bedroom, two bathroom freehold house with roof terrace off Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill
£1,675,000 Freehold
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Homes for sale
Notting Hill & Kensington
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
Talbot Road, W2 Linden Gardens, W2 An impressive house set over five floors with two A stunning refurbished one bedroom apartment balconies and garden currently let as three flats located moments from Notting Hill Gate
£3,250,000 Freehold – Potential to convert into a house STPP – Currently three flats – Rented out at £145,000 pa
£775,000 Share of freehold – Set over five floors – Freehold – Notting Hill Gate underground
– One bedroom – High ceilings – Second floor
– Large reception room – Open plan Kitchen – Notting Hill Gate underground
Westbourne Park Road ,W11 Durham Terrace, W2 A delightful one bedroom property with potential, One bedroom apartment with high ceilings located within the popular Portobello Market area and balcony in this quiet Notting Hill location
£599,950 Leasehold
£599,950 Leasehold
– One bedroom apartment – Large eat-in kitchen – Potential to convert to 2 bedroom STNC – Extremely spacious lounge – Located in extremely desirable area – Good decorative order
– One bedroom – High ceilings – New kitchen
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– First floor – Balcony – Westbourne Park underground
Homes to let
Notting Hill & Kensington
Pembridge Villas, W11 A five bedroom Victorian villa with private garden in Notting Hill
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
£3,100 p/w Unfurnished
– Two reception rooms with wood floors – Bespoke open plan kitchen – Five bedrooms – Private garden – Arranged over four floors – Notting Hill Gate underground
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Homes to let
Notting Hill & Kensington
Melbury Road, W14 Elegant and substantial five bedroom Victorian house between Holland Park and Kensington
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
£2,600 p/w
Furnished/Unfurnished
– Five bedrooms – Two reception rooms – Three bathrooms – Three floors – Private south facing garden – High Street Kensington underground
Queensdale Place, W11 Newly refurbished four bedroom townhouse with two terraces near Holland Park
£1,850 p/w
Unfurnished/Part furnished
– Double living/dining room – Four bedrooms/Three bathrooms – Open kitchen dining – Oak floors throughout – Two terraces – Holland Park underground 10 CHARD Autumn 201 1
Homes to let
Notting Hill & Kensington
Notting Hill & Kensington sales 020 7243 4500 lettings 020 7792 0792
Uxbridge Street, W8 Two double bedroom warehouse conversion within Hillgate Village
Upper Phillimore Gardens, W8 Spacious and refurbished two double bedroom flat within the exclusive Phillimore Estate
£1,295 p/w Unfurnished/Part furnished
£1,000 p/w Unfurnished
– Double aspect living/dining room – Air conditioning – Open plan kitchen and dining room
– Two double bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Semi-open plan kitchen
– Two en-suite bathrooms – Second floor of conversion – Notting Hill Gate underground
– Second floor Victorian conversion – Recently refurbished – High Street Kensington underground
Sussex Gardens, W2 Princes Square, W2 Newly refurbished three bedroom flat with patio One double bedroom flat with communal gardens garden near Paddington and Hyde Park near Westbourne Grove and Notting Hill Gate
£695 p/w Furnished – West facing living/dining room – Open plan kitchen – Newly refurbished throughout
£415 p/w Unfurnished – Private patio – Two bathrooms – Paddington underground
– West facing living room – Open plan kitchen with dining area – Stylish bathroom with roll top bath
– Third floor (with lift) of conversion – Communal gardens – Bayswater/Queensway underground
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INTERIORS WITH
THE L&C COMPANY Originally working within the property sales market, best friends Lucy and Claire set up The L&C Company in 2005. With no previous experience, they won a commission to design the interior of a stately home and have been combining their marketing experience with natural design talent and pedantic organisational skills ever since. The L&C Company has now grown into a team of expert designers and professional project managers. They share some of their top interior design tips with Chard.
“IT IS OUR PLEASURE TO PROVIDE BEAUTIFUL HOMES FOR PEOPLE TO VIEW AND LIVE IN.”
PLANNING AHEAD Think about the overall vision for the house before you start. Look at magazines and consider what you like and don’t like and why. This is always worth doing even for one room. Plot the furniture layout for the rooms so you know where existing items are likely to
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be placed, this gives a good indication of how much space can be allocated for your new look. We encourage our clients to write down words that describe the desired look and feel. Is it elegant, comfortable, or modern? Do you like sophisticated, angular, smart,
or funky accessories? This produces a written vision for the house and is a road map when choosing or deliberating over individual items or fabrics. This can be particularly useful in settling mismatches of opinion.
PERSONAL TOUCH Our company now has an equal mix of property developers, investors and private clients. To provide a show house that helps to sell houses is really down to understanding the target market. We understand this better than most designers because of our property sales experience and will add to the developers brief by
researching the market and locale before starting out on the design. When working with private clients, our role is to interpret the client’s vision for the house and how they want to live. This is a skill in itself and an important part of ensuring that everyone is delighted with the finished look. Private clients are not always sure exactly what they
SEASONAL STYLING STYLING TO REFLECT THE SEASONS IS EASY WITH L&C’S SIMPLE IDEAS TO WARM THE HOME ADD WOOD INTO A ROOM WITH LAMPS, TABLES OR EVEN PICTURE FRAMES. WOODEN FRAMED MIRRORS ARE ANOTHER WAY OF CREATING ENERGY AND WARMTH.
Scented Candle £260 www.jomalone.co.uk
want or they find it difficult to explain, and more often than not there is more than one person involved and they don’t completely agree on everything. A home should be a reflection of all its residents and this is where a clear vision at the outset is so important.
BUY LOTS OF WARM THROWS – FOLD THEM NICELY OR HANG THEM OVER A CHAIR TO PROVIDE THE PERFECT COMFORTER WHEN READING A GOOD BOOK OR WATCHING TV.
Harcourt Mirror £169 www.okadirect.com
BUY CANDLES WITH WINTERY SCENTS, OR EVEN CHOOSE A SEASONAL PLUG-IN WHICH CAN BE REALLY EFFECTIVE IF YOU FIND THE RIGHT FRAGRANCE.
SETTING THE MOOD LIGHTING IS INTEGRAL TO CREATING WARMTH AND AMBIENCE If you have ceiling lights put them on a dimmer so you can control the lighting. When you are creating a furniture layout consider where table lamps or floor lamps will go. Where space allows, bedrooms should have two bedside tables and lamps on each, if no wall lights. Kitchens are often overlooked as a place to create good lighting. Seating in a kitchen, like an armchair or sofa is a real pleasure and a lamp or two on the kitchen work surface can easily turn a working kitchen into a beautiful dining room, reading area or a place to sit comfortably in the evening. Giraffe Lamp & African Fez Bay Silk Shade £812 www.portaromana.co.uk
Dutchess Quirky Throw £588 www.delecuona.co.uk
ADD LARGE MADE TO MEASURE LUXURIOUS RUGS TO BARE FLOORBOARDS. LARGE RUGS CAN BE DIFFICULT TO FIND, AN EFFECTIVE AND INEXPENSIVE WAY TO OVERCOME THIS IS TO FIND A PLAIN CARPET YOU LIKE, MEASURE YOUR SPACE, HAVE IT CUT TO SIZE AND THE EDGES WHIPPED.
COLOUR PALETTE When creating design schemes we start with a ‘header’; this is the item that everything else hangs from and is built around. From here it is possible to choose the correct colour scheme for the room by matching it against this focal point. Whilst it’s important to consider how much natural light a room has it doesn’t always follow to put light colours into dark rooms. Sometimes it is better to work with nature, so in a room with little natural light choose darker paint and wallpapers to create a really mellow, moody look. In small rooms in particular the use of mirrors can add depth and reflect the light to create the illusion of space. But, whatever your colour passion L&C can seamlessly perfect your look of choice. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE L&C COMPANY, PLEASE VISIT WWW.THELANDCCOMPANY.COM Au t u m n 2 0 1 1 CHARD 12 13
Chard's Best Bits in...
South Kensington
THE DUKE OF CLARENCE Famed for its bonhomie and traditional British food The Duke of Clarence is a favourite pub with locals. Tables at the large open windows offer great views of Gloucester Road and the tipple combines a vast selection of wines, ales and beers from across the globe.
LIFE IN SOUTH KENSINGTON “THE GREAT MIX OF EUROPEAN INFLUENCES GIVE THIS AREA A DISTINCT AL FRESCO LAID BACK ATMOSPHERE YOU CAN’T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE.” MS A YOUNG 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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EATING OUT
www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/ thedukeofclarence
The Duke of Clarence
BIBENDUM Set within the magnificently renovated Michelin tyre garage, Bibendum is focused around fine seafood in three venues; the Restaurant, Oyster Bar and the Crustacea Stall where you can sample the freshest lobster, scallops and shrimp in all of London. Diners will enjoy the stained glass windows and mosaic floor of the historic interior. www.bibendum.co.uk
Bibendum
SHOPPING
SLIGHTLY FOXED
GIRL MEETS DRESS
SELINA BLOW
A carefully selected range of books await discovery at this charming bookshop. Slightly Foxed is a second hand store and a welcoming place to while away a couple of hours reading passages, running your fingers across the shelves and getting lost within pages.The staff are a particular asset and can look up rare editions and help to find a book to suit all tastes.
Girl Meets Dress is a fashion concept brought about by the conundrum many women face on the run up to a special event: what should I wear? Instead of purchasing a rather grand item that will live its remaining days in the back of the wardrobe, try this lovely store, which hires out big name eveningwear. Appointments must be booked in advance.
Designer Selina Blow works in association with Lulu Guinness to bring to South Kensington this varied collection of high fashion including both women and men’s wear. Having held exhibitions at the V&A and The Met in New York, Blow’s fashion is considered as much a work of art as it is clothing.
www.foxedbooks.com
www.girlmeetsdress.com
www.selinablow.com
Feature Property — Emperors Gate, SW7
An impeccably refurbished two bedroom, two bathroom apartment in South Kensington arranged over the first floor with terrace overlooking the quiet garden square – Two bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Two reception rooms
– First floor with high ceilings – Terrace and garden square – Gloucester Road underground
£2,500,000 Share of freehold
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Homes for sale
South Kensington & Chelsea
Elvaston Mews, SW7 A charming three bedroom, three bathroom house on a quiet cobbled mews in South Kensington
– Terraced mews house – Three bedrooms – Three bathrooms – Open plan reception – Good order – Gloucester Road underground
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South Kensington & Chelsea sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
£1,500,000 Leasehold
Homes for sale
South Kensington & Chelsea
Queen’s Gate Place, SW7 A spacious four bedroom, three bathroom apartment arranged over the first floor of a period conversion with balcony and lift
South Kensington & Chelsea sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
£2,999,000
Share of freehold
– Four bedrooms – Three bathrooms – High ceilings and period features – First floor with lift – Balcony – Gloucester Road underground
Coleherne Court, SW5 A wonderfully elegant three bedroom first floor apartment, in a portered block with impressive private gardens.
£1,200,000
Share of freehold
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Homes for sale
South Kensington & Chelsea
South Kensington & Chelsea sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
Bramham Gardens, SW5 A contemporary two double bedroom, two bathroom apartment in South Kensington
Fraser House, SW5 A beautifully refurbished two bedroom, two bathroom apartment with private garden
£1,395,000 Share of freehold
£750,000 Leasehold
– Two double bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Period conversion
– Two double bedrooms – Two bathrooms – Fully refurbished
– Large private roof terrace – Access to garden square – Earls Court underground
– Period conversion – Private garden – Earls Court underground
Kings Court North, SW3 A smart two bedroomed apartment in a popular portered building on Kings Road
Edith Grove, SW10 A two bedroom apartment with a private terrace located in Chelsea
£685,000 Leasehold
£535,000 Share of freehold
– Two bedrooms – Separate kitchen – First floor with lift
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– Communal gardens – South facing – Sloane Square underground
– Two double bedrooms – Raised ground floor – Period conversion with high ceilings
– Private rear terrace – Reception with separate kitchen – Imperial Wharf station
Homes to let
South Kensington & Chelsea
Collingham Road, SW5 Contemporary and stylish two bedroom flat with communal garden access close to Gloucester Road
South Kensington & Chelsea sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
£1,000 p/w
Furnished/Unfurnished
– Two bathrooms – Wood floors – Separate kitchen – Third floor, lift – Victorian stucco fronted conversion – Gloucester Road underground
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Homes to let
South Kensington & Chelsea
Brechin Place, SW7 Raised ground floor, one double bedroom flat with a private garden in South Kensington
South Kensington & Chelsea sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
£750 p/w
Furnished
– Open plan kitchen – Victorian conversion – Wood floors – Walk in wardrobe – High ceilings and fireplace – Gloucester Road underground
Earls Court Square, SW5 Two double bedroom flat with private decked terrace in Earls Court
£725 p/w
Furnished/Unfurnished
– Wood floors – Separate kitchen with space for dining – Stucco fronted conversion – Ground and lower ground floors – Fitted storage in bedrooms – Earls Court underground 20 CHARD Autumn 201 1
Homes to let
South Kensington & Chelsea
South Kensington & Chelsea sales 020 7373 8883 lettings 020 7244 7711
Southwell Gardens, SW7 Two bedroom duplex with a private garden in South Kensington
Redcliffe Place, SW10 Two bedroom cottage with patio just off Fulham Road in Chelsea
£795 p/w Furnished
£550 p/w Unfurnished
– Separate kitchen – Ground and lower ground floors – Split level garden
– Victorian conversion – Wood floors – Gloucester Road underground
– High ceilings – Wood floors – Separate kitchen
– Fitted wardrobes – Private patio – Earls Court underground
Fulham Road, SW10 Just refurbished one bedroom flat in the Fulham Beach area of Chelsea
Oakley Street, SW3 Contemporary one bedroom flat just off Kings Road, Chelsea
£450 p/w Furnished
£425 p/w Furnished
– Access to communal gardens – Separate kitchen – Stylish décor
– Fitted wardrobes in hall and bedroom – Victorian conversion – Wood floors – Separate kitchen – Gloucester Road ungrounded – Stylish furnishings
– Space for dining – Fitted storage in the bedroom – Sloane Square underground
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Chard's Best Bits in...
Fulham LIFE IN FULHAM
EATING OUT CÔTE For a taste of Paris, book a table at Côte. This bistro focuses on the simple, fresh uncomplicated ingredients of traditional French cuisine and provides a chic spot for people watching. The patio area is a favourite for a quick lunch with a café au lait and in the evening the candle lit tables give Côte a romantic look. www.cote-restaurants.co.uk
Eighty-Six
Côte
EIGHTY-SIX A formal and decadent evening awaits guests to Eighty-Six – an opulent bar and restaurant located within a Georgian townhouse on Fulham Road. Owners George Adams and Charlie Kearns provide a European menu fusing the best British, French and Italian cooking, whilst the drinks list includes an enviable variety of wines, champagnes and cocktails. www.86restaurant.co.uk
SHOPPING
SOFI SPEED TOWNMEAD ROAD SW6 LOCAL RESIDENT
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EMMA BRIDGEWATER
NOMAD BOOKS
PARSON’S NOSE
Emma Bridgewater gift shops originated with this store in Fulham. As the flagship it is also one of the busiest offering a wealth of handmade goods for the home. Browse the shelves to pick up a present or keepsake. From pottery and glassware to stationery and cute textiles this is a haven for female shoppers.
Nomad Books is a veteran of the Fulham Road. Established over 20 years ago it is now considered one of London’s best independent bookshops and is frequented by parents with young children, students and bookworms. An onsite café is a welcome addition encouraging customers to stay and read over a hot cup of tea.
For a variety of fresh organic meats then take your place in the queue at Parson’s Nose butcher shop. Boasting an array of marinated cuts from traditional pork and beef to the more exotic pheasant and ostrich; Parson’s Nose also offers classes in the carefully preserved skill of butchery.
www.emmabridgewater.co.uk
www.nomadbooks.co.uk
www.parsonsnose.co.uk
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“HAVING BEEN RAISED AND BROUGHT UP IN FULHAM I CHOSE TO STAY LOCALLY WITH MY HUSBAND AND CHILD, ENJOYING IT TOO MUCH TO LEAVE!”
ulham is positioned on the north 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 and can be regularly seen enjoying picnics down by the riverside. North End Road plays host to a weekly market offering fresh fruit and vegetables amongst other items, Putney Bridge Tube Station provides a reliable link into the city centre and there is a great network of local schools. Its position next to the water makes it an idyllic setting to live.
Feature Property — Chipstead Street, SW6
This newly refurbished and extended five double bedroom house arranged over four floors of a Victorian style house which is located in the heart of the Lion Estate in Parsons Green – Five double bedrooms – Exceptional condition – 3574 sq ft over Four floors
– Four contempary tiled bathrooms – Parsons Green underground
Notting Hill & Kensington Sales, 123 Notting Hill Gate London, W11 3LB. T: 020 7243 4500
£3,500,000 Freehold Fulham sales 020 7731 5115
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Homes for sale
Fulham
Bovingdon Road, SW6 A well proportioned two double bedroom duplex on the Lion Estate
Fulham sales 020 7731 5115 lettings 020 7384 1400
£649,950 Leasehold
– Two double bedrooms – Separate kitchen with granite island – South facing reception room – Juliet balcony – Tiled Family bathroom – Fulham Broadway underground
Crabtree Hall, SW6 A recently refurbished two double bedroom apartment on the Alphabet streets with river views
£499,950
Leasehold
– Two double bedrooms – Two bathrooms (one en suite) – Exceptional roof garden – Newly refurbished throughout – Underfloor heating – Hammersmith underground 24 CHARD Autumn 20 1 1
Homes for sale
Fulham
Fulham sales 020 7731 5115 lettings 020 7384 1400
Imperial Crescent, SW6 Knivet Road, SW6 Three double bedroom flat in a riverside Three double bedroom house with a development with a private balcony in Sands End private garden in Fulham Broadway
£1,100,000 Leasehold
£775,000 Freehold
– Three double bedrooms with en-suites – Second floor (lift) – Living room with access to balcony – Porter and secure parking – Separate kitchen – Imperial Wharf overground
– Three double bedrooms – Two family size bathrooms – Kitchen with a dining area
– Bright and spacious over three floors – Private garden and roof terrace – Fulham Broadway underground
Orbain Road, SW6 Two double bedroom house with a private paved garden in Fulham
Harwood Road, SW6 Two double bedroom flat for sale with a private roof terrace in the heart of Fulham Broadway
£585,000 Freehold
£420,000 Share of freehold
– Two double bedrooms – Modern bathroom – Living room and separate dining area – Private paved garden off living room – Kitchen with integrated appliances – Parsons Green underground
– Two double bedrooms – Living room with a dining area – Open plan kitchen
– Private roof terrace – Modern family size bathroom – Fulham Broadway underground
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Homes to let
Fulham
St. Maur Road, SW6 Contemporary six double bedroom house with a private garden in the heart of Parsons Green
Fulham sales 020 7731 5115 lettings 020 7384 1400
£1,850 p/w
Unfurnished
– Six double bedrooms – Double reception room – Separate kitchen with a dining area – Arranged over four floors – Private garden – Parsons Green underground
Acfold Road, SW6 Five double bedroom house in the Lion House Estate in Parsons Green
£1,675 p/w Unfurnished
– Five double bedrooms – Four bathrooms – Two reception rooms – Private garden – Four floors – Parsons Green underground 26 CHARD Autumn 201 1
Homes to let
Fulham
Fulham sales 020 7731 5115 lettings 020 7384 1400
Mahogany House, SW6 Three double bedroom riverside apartment with river views in Imperial Wharf, Fulham
Holyport Road, SW6 Four double bedroom house with a private garden just off the Alphabet Streets in Fulham
£995 p/w Unfurnished
£835 p/w Unfurnished
– Three bedrooms – Living room with wood floors – Modern kitchen with a breakfast bar
– Large balcony overlooking the river – Second floor with lift access – Fulham Broadway underground
– Four double bedrooms – Two living rooms with wood floors – Modern kitchen with dining area
– Private garden – Three floors – Hammersmith underground
Marryat Square, SW6 Micklethwaite Road, SW6 Two double bedroom house with a private garden Two double bedroom flat with a private garden within a gated development in Munster Village in West Brompton
£575 p/w Furnished/unfurnished
£485 p/w Furnished
– Two double bedrooms – Interior designed – Living room with a dining area
– Two double bedrooms – Living room with wood floors – Separate kitchen with dining area
– Modern semi open plan kitchen – Private garden – Parsons Green underground
– Private garden with decked area – Victorian conversion – West Brompton underground
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TAILORED TRENDS Over the next few months fashion is dominated by the elegance of the forties. The fashion of the forties is an exuberant mix of glamour, luxury and grace. The trend possesses an enduring appeal that with a careful selection of clothing can boast a timeless quality. Investing in a tailored ensemble is a good starting off point; from here the look can be dressed up with a delicate blouse for an evening on the town and more informal with some flat shoes for those casual brunches. A pencil skirt can radically transform your outfit from respectable office attire to cocktail hour by introducing a pair of heels and a long overcoat offers a dramatic addition to any wardrobe. Pair accessories including thin leather bow belts and driving gloves for a delicate touch of femininity.
Coat £1,735 Vince
Gloves £15 River Island
INTRODUCE PEARLS, GLOVES AND FUR TRIM TO YOUR ENSEMBLE Hat £260 Gucci
Belt £45 Hobbs
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Hair calf belted elbow sleeve v twist dress £1,520,Suede opera gloves £425, Shearling draped cuffs £363, Donna Karan
Trousers £115 Austin Reed Shirt £540 Donna Karan Cashmere Trousers £320 Nicole Farhi Coat £499 Hobbs
CLEAN CUT TAILORING, SHIRTS AND OVERCOATS ADD A MASCULINE EDGE Overcoat £900 Vivienne Westwood
Cashmere Jacket £520 Nicole Farhi Ellos Blouse £35 La Redoute
Leather Skirt £440 Nicole Farhi Dress £64.99 Fever
Dress £220 Austin Reed
Pencil Skirt £240 Vivienne Westwood
THE PENCIL SKIRT IS A MUST FOR BOTH DAY AND EVENING WEAR
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Chard's Best Bits in...
Brook Green
BARS & RESTAURANTS THE BIRD IN THE HAND
SHOPPING
The Bird in the Hand mixes both the traditional and contemporary. Set within a corner road building, the interior is styled like a modern brasserie and provides an outdoor seating area for those rare warm days. Try a pint of ale, enjoy the themed menu nights and get chatting to the locals.
OLIVER BONAS Oliver began his love of interesting things many years ago – bringing back unusual items from tours abroad. This quickly developed into a passion with his first store opening in 1993. Now Oliver Bonas stores are a popular choice for an eclectic range of gifts from women’s clothing to accessories and things for the home.
Oliver Bonas
www.thebirdw14.com
www.oliverbonas.com
BROOK’S COUNTER & TABLE For community spirit, a refuge for those with young children and a variety of delicious home baking try Brook’s Counter & Table. This independent coffee shop has a neighbourhood charm and is regularly packed during the day. Try the brunch and sip on a freshly brewed coffee whilst surfing the web with free WIFI. www.coffeeloverslondon.com/coffee-house/brooks-counter-and-table
Brook's Counter & Table
LIFE IN BROOK GREEN “IT HAS A TUCKED-AWAY, NEIGHBOURLY FEEL BUT IS STILL CLOSE TO GREAT TRANSPORT LINKS AND WESTFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE.”
ROXANE CARR BROOK GREEN, W6 LOCAL RESIDENT
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LOS MOLINOS
THE HAVELOCK TAVERN
Try tapas cooked from the experts. Los Molinos is a family run Spanish restaurant and a lively venue for an evening meal. Meet the owners, Mercia and José, who are happy to welcome new faces. Book ahead as this small venue packs out quickly and sample some of the rich Mediterranean flavours.
The Havelock Tavern is an awardwinning venue in Brook Green earning the title London Dining Pub of the Year 2011 by The Good Pub Guide. Accolades aside this vibrant establishment boasts a wide selection of fine ales, whilst the kitchen turns out a mouthwatering menu of experimental and hearty dishes.
www.losmolinosuk.com
www.havelocktavern.com
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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 — Edith Road, W14
A well presented three double bedroom flat on the raised ground floor of a detached Victorian house, located on a popular residential street in West Kensington – Three double bedrooms – Spacious living room – Separate kitchen with breakfast bar
– Two bathrooms – Raised ground floor – Barons Court underground
£675 p/w Furnished
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Homes to let
Brook Green
Elsham Road , W14 High standard two double bedroom flat between Holland Park and Brook Green
Brook Green sales 020 7603 1415 lettings 020 7603 0603
£475 p/w
Furnished
– Oak wood floors – High ceilings – Quality furnishings – Refurbished – First floor within Victorian conversion – Shepherds Bush underground
Woodstock Grove, W12 Refurbished one double bedroom flat close to the Central line in Shepherds Bush
£345 p/w Furnished
– Hard wood floors – Open plan living – Original features – Under-floor heating – Raised ground floor – Shepherds Bush underground 32 CHARD Autumn 201 1
Homes to let
Brook Green
Brook Green sales 020 7603 1415 lettings 020 7603 0603
Brook Green, W6 Six bedroom family house with paved garden on Brook Green
Tadmor Street, W12 New two double bedroom flat with a private patio in Shepherds Bush
£1,150 p/w Unfurnished
£495 p/w Furnished
– Six bedrooms – Large double reception room – Three bathrooms
– Arranged over four floors – Private paved garden – Hammersmith underground
– Two bathrooms – Wood floors throughout – Brand newly refurbished
– Finished to a high standard – Raised ground floor – Shepherds Bush undergroundd
More Close, W6 Two double bedroom duplex apartment with a private courtyard in Hammersmith
Chelmsford Close, W6 One bedroom second floor apartment with a private balcony near Barons Court
£475 p/w Furnished
£290 p/w Furnished
– Bedrooms overlook communal gardens – Rent inclusive of heating & hot water – One double bedroom – Living area with wood floors – Undercover parking – Large living and dining area – Secure gated development – Hammersmith underground – Semi open plan kitchen
– Second floor – Private balcony – Barons Court underground
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Chard's Best Bits in...
Bayswater LIFE IN BAYSWATER
EATING OUT ANGELUS RESTAURANT This Art Deco inspired restaurant offers not only the finest French cuisine but shares an intriguing story of former famous patrons including Winston Churchill. Set within a 19th century listed building on the edge of Hyde Park, the service, menu and interior of the Angelus all make for a stylish dining experience.
Angelus
www.angelusrestaurant.co.uk
Cocomaya
COCOMAYA Considered one of London’s most exquisite places to take tea, Cocomaya Fine Chocolatier & Artisan Bakers is a beautiful tearoom providing high quality and carefully crafted chocolates. Tastefully decorated with a tempting window display of vibrant colours be sure to pull up a seat on the patio. www.cocomaya.co.uk
SHOPPING
VICTORY VINTAGE
THE DRESSER
VIOLA
Grown from an online shop, Victory Vintage now serves the West London scene with a variety of retro items including boots, bags, hats and furs spanning several fashion eras. Looking for a one of a kind outfit for the party season? Victory Vintage will kit you out from head to toe in no time.
Established in 1986 by stylist Sally Ormsby, The Dresser is one of the city’s leading designer clothing agencies dealing in second hand items. Personal shopping is available for The Dresser’s enviable client list as well as a re-selling service for the contemporary to the couture.
Small independent labels abound at Viola. This funky clothes store is a notable addition to the Bayswater areas and is frequented by local residents including Keira Knightley. Owner Sara Lauchlan provides a contemporary establishment packed full of shoes, clothes and the best accessories.
www.victoryvintage.co.uk
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www.dresseronline.co.uk
www.violalondon.com
”DESPITE CHANGES AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS THIS AREA STILL HAS THE INTERNATIONAL FEEL THAT IT HAS HAD FOR THE 20 YEARS I’VE LIVED HERE.”
T J PEASE CRAVEN HILL, W2 LOCAL RESIDENT
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 provide 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 — Queens Gardens,W2
An exceptionally spacious and contemporary two/three bedroom on the ground floor of a Victorian conversion, ideally located close to both Paddington and Queensway – Three double bedrooms – Living room with dining space – Separate kitchen
– Two bathrooms – Private balcony – Lancaster Gate underground
£1,250 p/w Furnished
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Homes to let
Bayswater & Paddington
Fulton Mews, W2 Immaculate four bedroom mews house near Queensway and Hyde Park
Bayswater & Paddington sales & lettings 020 7402 4722
£1,750 p/w
Unfurnished
– Four bedrooms – Four bathrooms – Dual aspect living/dining room – Open plan kitchen – Three floors – Queensway underground
Westbourne Terrace Mews, W2 Stunning two/three bedroom flat within a Victorian mews near Hyde Park and Paddington
£1,250 p/w Furnished
– Double living/dining room – Two bathrooms – Self contained studio/office – Front and rear private terraces – Lateral ground floor Victorian conversion – Paddington underground 36 CHARD Autumn 201 1
Homes to let
Bayswater & Paddington
Bayswater & Paddington sales & lettings 020 7402 4722
Stanhope Terrace, W2 A stylish and interior designed one bedroom ground floor flat in a prime central location
Westbourne Terrace, W2 A spacious two double bedroom apartment with private patio garden close to Paddington
£700 p/w Furnished
£675 p/w Unfurnished
– One bedroom – Private entrance – Wooden floors
– Communal garden – Interior designed – Lancaster Gate underground
– Double reception room – Bedrooms with fitted storage – Two bathrooms (one en suite)
– Kitchen with breakfast area – Private patio garden – Lancaster Gate underground
Gloucester Terrace, W2 Two double bedroom flat within a Victorian conversion near Hyde Park and Paddington
Porchester Terrace North, W2 A smart and bright third floor one bedroom apartment close to Queensway
£575 p/w Furnished
£415 p/w Furnished
– Two double bedrooms – Living/dining room – Separate kitchen
– Wooden floors – Second floor (top floor) – Lancaster Gate
– Large reception/open plan kitchen – Balcony – Tiled bathroom
– Excellent storage – Wooden floors – Royal Oak underground
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TECHNOLO-CHIC
From handy gadgets to sophisticated products Chard brings to you a few of the latest and greatest releases from the world of technology
APPLE MAC MINI From £350 The hotly anticipated Mac Mini desktop computer now boasts faster graphics, processor speed and features the new Lion server. Weighing in at only 2.7 pounds (1.22 kg) it is a lighter alternative to desktop computing. www.apple.com/uk
BOSE COMPANION 20 MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM £199.99 The Companion® 20 multimedia speaker system from Bose offers the clearest audio yet. Play games, surf the web and mix music to the crispest sound whilst the contemporary design blends seamlessly with your interior. www.bose.co.uk
ETON SOULRA XL £199.99 Harness the power of the elements to power your iPod and iPhone with the solar panelled sound system from Eton. Introducing the Soulra XL, listen to music for up to five hours with no need for plugs or extension cables. www.nevadaradio.co.uk
DYSON AM02 TOWER FAN £299.99 For innovation and design, Dyson has been at the forefront of technology. The AM02 bladeless tower fan is their latest product and uses Air Multiplier™ technology to generate smooth, uninterrupted airflow for any room. www.dyson.co.uk
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FUJITSU TOSHIBA IS12T £235 – £313 The world’s first Windows Phone with Mango is set for release this season. Complete with over 500 new features it is also the first smartphone to be water and dust proof – not to mention the highest megapixel camera handset. www.fujitsu.com
PHILIPS MCi900 £999 For a stylish all-in-one audio solution choose the Philips MCi900. This sound system is so clear that it captures the feeling of a live performance and with Phillips signature SoundSphere speakers it is hard not to get caught up in the moment. shop.philips.com
SONY NEX-C3 From £499 The NEX-C3 ultra-compact camera by Sony is the lightest model from the range with quick shooting responses and a choice of E-mount interchangeable lenses to use for any season. This camera offers DSLR-style picture quality in your pocket. www.sony.co.uk
SAMSUNG D8000 £2,500 Immerse yourself in superior 3D technology with the Samsung D8000 55 inch TV. The integrated Smart Hub allows viewers to access the web, upload photos and even stream home movies, while the LED screen has the sharpest visuals. www.samsung.com/uk
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