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CONTENTS October 2021

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THE WISHLIST October events,

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LIVE WELL LONDON London’s

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PRETTY IN PINK As the Argyle mine

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MY FIRST LONDON HOME The

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20 AUTUMN LOOKS From jewel

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SMART SOLUTIONS Alexandra Goss

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HOTEL LONDON LIVING

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SUSTAINABLE STYLE Products that

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CAMPAIGN FOR WOOL Autumnal

COVER ART HIRE: M.A.H STYLIST: LAURA FULMINE COVER ARTWORK: LOUISE DE LIMA

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exhibitions and new restaurant openings health and wellbeing experts share their tips and latest product recommendations closes, London's jewellers have their hands on the rarest of the rare diamonds musician Julian Lloyd Webber tells Jane Slade of his bohemian upbringing

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coloured fabrics to bold wallpaper designs, these are the styles of the season on dealing with awkward London homes Oonagh Turner talks to the capital’s hotel designers for interior inspiration are kinder to the planet and offer luxury in the home, by Tallulah Rushaya

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attire for the change in seasons

LONDON GUIDE TO SCHOOLS Headteachers’ advice on choosing the right school, our directory of the best preps, interview tips, the merits of boarding, school traditions and more

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FOODIE TRAVEL The UK hotels

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ICONIC STREETS Ruth Bloomfield

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PROPERTY NEWS Zoe Dare Hall

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ANNE ASHWORTH On how our

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known for their exceptional restaurants discovers Hampstead looks at how Prime Central London’s borders are changing

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homes are the focus of our spending

162 PROPERTY OF THE MONTH A ‘farm house’ in Mayfair

ON THE COVER Warm golden tones usher in autumnal interiors, designed

by Soho Home.

Photography by Ben Anders

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Meet Our Experts With over 17 years’ experience in the central London market, our Westminster and Pimlico specialist takes enormous pleasure from finding new homes for clients in one of the capital’s most historic districts.

Laura Wilcox-Chandley Director and Head of Sales, Westminster and Pimlico

If central London still holds some hidden gems, I believe they would be hidden in Westminster and Pimlico. There is so much history lining these streets, and not to mention some beautiful houses to admire.

It’s not homogenous either - from pied-à-terres and first-time buys to new builds and listed properties.

There’s plenty of variety and has long been popular with professionals and politicians. With Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament and St James’s Park, it also encapsulates the essence of old London for overseas buyers. But for others, it has been overlooked. That is definitely changing. There is a greater buzz and more activity on the streets and it’s just a 10-minute walk across the park to the West End. What I love about my job is the opportunity to help guide people through important stages in their lives: births and marriages, upsizing and downsizing.

It makes every day different, each one bringing a new and exciting challenge.

To find out more about the market in Westminster and Pimlico, contact Laura today on 020 3430 6861.

FOR SALE | Warwick Square, SW1V | Guide £1.695 million This 2 bedroom maisonette in a popular garden square has a spectacular reception room which would make a great entertaining space. Leasehold plus Share of Freehold.

Laura Wilcox-Chandley Residential Sales Savills Westminster & Pimlico 020 3430 6861 laura.wilcoxchandley@savills.com

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FOR SALE | Belgrave Road, SW1V | Guide £2.4 million A meticulously planned and spacious 5 bedroom duplex penthouse in the heart of Pimlico which comes with a large reception room and balcony. Leasehold.

FOR SALE | Queen Anne’s Gate, SW1H | Price on application A quintessential Grade I listed house which was the birthplace of the twice-serving Prime Minister Lord Palmerston, it enjoys a spectacular outlook over St James’s Park (as well as direct access from the private garden). There are 7 bedroom suites and 2 private terraces. Freehold.

SOLD | Longmore Street, SW1V | Guide £1,999,950 We recently sold this charming double-fronted family house in excellent condition which came with an enchanting and unusually long private garden.

SOLD | Palace Street, SW1E | Guide £2 million This superb 3 bedroom apartment benefited from 24-hour concierge - handy in an era of home deliveries. It has wonderful views over west London.

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Located on the corner of Berkley Road and Eglon Mews only moments from Chalcot Square Gardens, the house is literally in the heart of picturesque Primrose Hill Village, famed for its iconic park just 300 metres from the property and within close proximity to an array of eclectic shops, restaurants and cafés.

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considerable shift has taken place in recent years inside many of our homes. The Minimalism of the early Noughties has given way to the return of colour, layering of textures, exquisite wallpaper and a peppering of characterful antiques. Or, as Christopher Howe describes it, “bringing real life back into our homes”. It’s about being surrounded by things we love and not about “trends” – fleeting fashions to be ripped out and discarded. Lockdown and climate change have taught us to shop locally, rediscover British craftmanship and think about the sustainability and longevity of what we buy.

If there’s one trend that is here to stay I hope it’s this one. Also in this bumper autumn issue you’ll find our London Guide to Schools, with advice on finding the perfect school, from pre-prep to boarding.

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UPFRONT

THE WISHLIST EXPERIENCE LONDON

ART ATTACK Explore two of the most influential events in the capital’s art scene at Frieze London returning to Regent’s Park this autumn. Frieze will showcase the very best in contemporary art, while Frieze Masters specialises in art from the past. Enjoy talks from top artists, screenings and exhibitions. 13-17 October frieze.com The London Magazine 15

THE WISHLIST E X H I B I T ION S AND EVENTS London Craft Week

A celebration of British and international creativity, London Craft Week’s 2021 programme offers talks and workshops to bring together 250 established and emerging artists and designers from the craft world.

4-10 October londoncraftweek.com

Poussin and the Dance

Lose yourself in Poussin’s world of dance and drama in this first exhibition dedicated to the great French artist. Poussin’s paintings of dance will be shown alongside antique sculpture, allowing you to trace the evolution of his ideas.

9 October-2 January nationalgallery.org.uk

London Literature Festival

A RT A N D DE S I G N Affordable Art Fair

The autumn outing of the Affordable Art Fair (above) returns to Battersea. Discover the joy of collecting art with thousands of original artworks from over 90 UK and international galleries, all priced between £50-£6,000.

21-24 October Battersea Park affordableartfair.com

Art in Mayfair

A six-week celebration of art and culture, Art in Mayfair sees Bond Street and Mayfair’s most distinguished luxury stores transform into an open art exhibition in celebration of the Royal Academy of Arts’ 253rd Summer Exhibition. Bond Street (right) will be adorned with over 30 flags designed by Gary Hume RA. Until 17 October bondstreet.co.uk

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The festival draws inspiration from Sally Rooney’s debut novel, Conversations with Friends, to dive into the joy and meaning friendship brings to our lives. Hear from leading authors, scientists, comedians and artists as they explore the many dimensions of friendship.

21-31 October southbankcentre.co.uk

UPFRONT

F OOD Mimi Mei Fair

A taste of old world China comes to London at Mimi Mei Fair. The kitchen will be led by Chinese-Singaporean Chef Peter Ho, and the menu will lean on traditional techniques to create contemporary dishes from Hong Kong, Singapore and China.

Curzon Street mimimeifair.com

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T H E AT R E A N D M U S IC Artist Portrait: Antoine Tamestit In the first concert of his Artist Portrait at the Barbican, viola player extraordinaire Antoine Tamestit champions Martinů’s rarely-heard Rhapsody-Concerto – and Sir Simon Rattle conducts Shostakovich.

6 October; 7pm; from £18 barbican.org.uk

The Normal Heart

Set in early New York, The Normal Heart is celebrating 35 years since its UK premiere, and explores the AIDS crisis that swept across the world infecting gay men in the 1980s. Writer and activist Ned Weeks sets out to unite the community in their fight for recognition and the right to survive.

23 September-6 November nationaltheatre.org

Romeo and Juliet

Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet has become a modern ballet classic, with sublime choreography that conveys the depths of this eternal love story. Evocative designs by Nicholas Georgiadis bring the colour and action of Renaissance Verona (above).

5 October-25 February; from £7 roh.org.uk

Satyagraha

Philip Glass’s opera invites audiences to witness the extraordinary life of the primary leader of India’s independence movement, Gandhi, and particularly his early years in South Africa. The acclaimed staging traces the progress of his concept of non-violent protest as a positive force for change.

14 October-28 October; from £25 eno.org

A five-floor food and drink Mecca (below), including El Ta'Koy – a Hawaiian-inspired restaurant, Lilly's, from world-class chef, Kimberly Lin, while the first floor is home to Pivot, a modern British restaurant that adapts with the seasons.

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Carmel

A Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant offering a mix of North African and Eastern Mediterranean tapas. The menu features dishes like blackened aubergine with tehina, and roasted cod and clams with fennel.

Queen’s Park carmelrestaurant.co.uk

Brindisa Richmond

The popular Tapas restaurant will be branching out to the leafy suburbs of Richmond. The menu offers food inspired by Monika Linton’s early years in eastern Spain.

Richmond brindisakitchens.com

LOOK AHEAD EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL After last year’s digital edition, the London Jazz Festival is back where it should be, live and on stage. The festival will host 10 days of electric performance, bringing together new talent with established greats from the jazz world, played out on some of the best stages in the capital.

12-21 November efglondonjazzfestival. org.uk REGENT STREET MOTOR SHOW Get up close to old-school classics and futuristic cars as they line the streets around Regent Street this November. The motor show pedestrianises the street all the way from Piccadilly Circus to Oxford Circus and showcases years of motoring history for enthusiasts to enjoy.

6 November regentstreetmotorshow. com WINTER AT SOUTHBANK CENTRE Cosy up and head to the Southbank, which will once again be lined with Christmas grottos, food stalls, craft shops and pop-up bars for the festival wonderland that transforms the riverside.

November 2021 to January 2022 southbanklondon.com

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HEA LT H A ND W ELLBEI NG

BRIDGET O’KEEFFE’S BLOW DRY

“If you want volume and curls from your blow dry, allowing the hair to cool down is important. If you want volume, use big rollers, if you want curls then use pins to hold to the curl in place, or leave a curl brush rolled up in your hair, give your hair a blast of cold air to set it and pull the brush out. Unite’s 7 seconds is my favourite leave in conditioners, I’m a fan of the new GHD platinum plus, and my all-time favourite hairdryer is a Parlux.” blushandblowlondon.com

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LONDON DR URSULA LEVINE, LANSERHOF EXPERT “Time-restricted feeding, like the 16:8 method, is a potent tool and

gives your body time to digest your food more and encourages cell renewal. I advise my clients to chew food at least 30 times and limit water intake before or after meals so the digestive system can absorb essential nutrients.

Exposure to cold temperatures such as cold showers or cryotherapy can have myriad benefits. Evidence shows that cold therapy can reduce inflammation, improve sleep quality and help to speed up metabolism.” heartsclub.co.uk/lanserhof 18 The London Magazine

AUTUMN SKIN TIPS WITH LISA FRANKLIN

Don’t skip sunscreen even though it’s autumn. Protecting your skin all year round is vital for avoiding the damaging effects of UV rays. I have recently launched the Lisa Franklin Sol-Protect sunscreen with SPF30 which clients love.

The best way to combat a dry autumn complexion is to keep the skin as hydrated as possible. Our signature Repair, Recover, Renew facial is particularly popular at this time of year and locks in nutrients to the skin, removing toxins and incorporating oxygen therapy to give the skin a gorgeous glow.

The autumn is a great time to settle into a treatment routine as we are now returning from holidays and settling back into busy schedules in the months leading up to Christmas.

It’s a great time to revive the skin with a micro needling treatment to renew skin health after a busy and indulgent summer. lisafranklin.london

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JEWELLERY

In the

PINK

Pink diamonds are more sought-after than ever, and London’s jewellers have their hands on them, writes Oonagh Turner

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or nearly two decades, an annual invitation-only event has attracted diamond enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and luxury jewellery houses from across the world. The exclusive event showcases the crème de la crème of pink diamonds, from the Argyle mine in Western Australia which sources 90 per cent of the world’s pink diamonds. To qualify for this prestigious event, the

pink diamonds are evaluated after the gem is cut, polished and assessed for hue, saturation and colour, before being certified by two grading specialists. The showcase represents the rarest of the rare, and it would take 15 years to accumulate enough to fill a single Champagne flute. The 4th October marks the very final Argyle Tender after mining ceased at Argyle in November 2020.

“It’s an extremely important event in the history of diamonds,” comments founder and creative director of Calleija, John Calleija, of the very few Jewellers in the world that is approved to be an Argyle Diamonds Select Atelier. “Random lightcoloured pink diamonds surface from time to time from different mines around the world, but it is very uncommon. No other mine has produced the consistent quantities and quality that Argyle has and it’s highly unlikely we will experience a discovery like this again,” says Calleija.

“It takes decades of research to discover the right environment that actually possesses diamonds, and it takes years of investigation to ensure the diamond mine will be prepared for recovery.”

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JEWELLERY

When Argyle Pink Diamonds were first discovered, no one knew why or how their brilliant colour was created, but over the years, geologists have discovered what makes them saturated with so much pink. “The colour of pink diamonds is a unique combination of extraordinary pressure and heat beneath the earth’s surface, completely unique to the Argyle Mine,” says Calleija. It’s being in the presence of such rare natural history and their rarity which give them their undeniable allure. Calleija Jewellers founder and designer, John Calleija remembers: “I was so besotted with my first Argyle pink diamond when I saw her decades ago. She was a 1ct pink pear shape in a beautiful colour. I purchased it immediately and made it into a ring for myself.”

Francis Graff, chief executive officer at Graff, is equally taken with pink diamonds’ allure. “There is no other gemstone that draws you in. They are absolutely captivating, the epitome of femininity and romance, and their rarity only adds to their uniqueness.” Graff’s relationship with pink diamonds can be traced back to the 1980s, when the Australian mine was first unearthed.

When Laurence Graff acquired every pink diamond from the mine’s first yield at the inaugural Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender in Antwerp in 1984, he created an exquisite flower brooch incorporating the entire collection of gems (pictured above). Since then, the Graff family has been totally dedicated to showcasing the world’s most remarkable diamonds. Today, Graff has a collection including several fine pink diamond single stone rings, including a 12.02 carat Internally Flawless Fancy Vivid pear shape pink diamond.

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diamonds dates back to the 1980s when my father and our founder, Anthony Hirsh, purchased some early Argyle lots before they were as popular as they are now. He wanted to share his passion for natural colour diamonds with our customers as he always understood their rarity and beauty,” says Jason Hirsh, graduate gemologist GIA at Hirsh. “We have even visited the pink diamond mines in Australia together.” Currently available at Hirsh is the Mayfair Rose necklace featuring an exquisite 3.01 carat pear shape diamond set beneath an 0.87 carat pear shape and natural pink diamond, (pictured right) POA, as well as a wildflower campion pendant featuring 18 natural pink diamonds in 18k rose gold, £9,000.

The Argyle Diamond mine closure has had a huge impact on pink diamonds, increasing their value and looking to continue to do so. “It’s the end of an era and prices have reflected this because demand exceeds supply,” says Calleija. Fortunately, at Calleija’s London boutique within The Royal Arcade, the jewellers have prepared for the closure of the mine with an impressive collection including the Blythe Argyle pink diamond ring (pictured overleaf ), POA. Calleija concludes: “To be one of the final master guardians of the rarest and most beautiful gems on earth is an immense privilege.” L

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I N T ERV I EW

MY FIRST LONDON HOME

JULIAN LLOYD WEBBER The musician talks to Jane Slade about his ‘bohemian’ childhood and why he can’t stand music in restaurants pianist John Lill came – he was like a second brother to me.

We were very free as children – too much in a way. My wife [cellist Jiaxin Cheng, pictured below] and I don’t let our 10-year-old daughter cross the road to go to school on her own.

When I was nine I visited every station on the Underground. It was something I wanted to do.

I was badly abused on one journey. It was a horrible experience. But I have always loved the underground.

I was the first busker in 2001.

In 1973 we moved because Harrington Court was being redeveloped into luxury flats. We were sitting tenants. My parents weren’t wealthy. My mother would totter around the streets on her bike with her basket full of music going to pupils’ houses to give piano lessons.

My earliest memories are of Harrington Court in Harrington Road in South Kensington. My parents had two flats links together via a balcony. My grandmother lived in the smaller one and we had the larger.

My bedroom doubled as the family sitting room. My bed came down from the wall. The room was just over the taxi rank. It was so noisy I couldn’t sleep.

I always kept my cello in the room where I was sleeping. I didn’t want it out of my sight.

It was a big flat but there was a lot of people in it. First it was my

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mother and father and my older brother Andrew then later on other people came to stay. It was a very bohemian. My mother would teach pupils there.

We moved to two flats in a block in Old Brompton Road and I still live in one of them. I took over the rent at aged 21 when I started playing professionally. I was practising six hours a day and a lady below started complaining.

In the Sixties Tim Rice moved in during his collaboration with Andrew and then the concert

In the Seventies and Eighties London was the classical music capital of the world and the best

place for a young musician to be.

I could walk to the Royal College of Music and the Royal Albert Hall where I loved playing. I saw my name in a book published recently about the RAH for its 150th anniversary – and saw that I had played 42 solo concerts there.

Now I have been able to enjoy London differently. I’ve discovered a lovely family-owned Italian restaurant called Frantoio down the World’s End of King’s Road.

Best of all it has no music. I can’t stand music in restaurants.

I enjoy Tate Modern. My favourite painter is Kandinsky – who I recently discovered was a cellist.

He related colours to sound.

I find it difficult going to concerts.

It’s what I did for so long and I miss that audience contact.

But I have taken my daughter Jasmine to see my brother’s musical Cinderella.

Even though I don’t play the cello any more [Lloyd Webber retired as a cellist in 2014 due to a herniated disc in his neck which reduced the power in his bowing arm] I want to stay involved with music education.

When I was at the Royal College most of the students came from state schools. I was in a small minority. That has changed which is really sad. Music teaches so much. It should not be seen as a privilege. L Julian Lloyd Webber – The Singing Strad (A 70th birthday collection) CD Box Set is out now

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INTERIORS

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AUTUMN

LOOKS London’s top interior designers offer inspiration for homes this season OLD AND NEW

LIGHTING AND LAMPSHADES “Lampshades are a simple way to update any scheme and bring a different texture layer, in fact, you can alter the mood of a room, just by changing the lampshade colour,” says Martin Ephson, co-founder of fabric specialist Fermoie.

Joanna Wood favours pleated, gathered and painted lampshades in a

wide range of fabrics and prints. “Penny Morrison makes them out of antique saris.

Guinevere Antiques is a go-to for lighting as well as for their luxury accessories; they do marbled paper lampshades.” Elsewhere, Kit Kemp’s range of lampshades seamlessly inject colour and personality into a scheme.

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Above: In this K&H Design scheme, a simple piece of furniture for shoe storage is elevated by a folk-art paint design Left: An empire gathered lampshade in red wicker, by Kit Kemp

CRAFTMANSHIP

For interior designer Max Rollitt, interiors must be about the craftmanship. “People want to find interesting, beautiful and well-made pieces that have a story. This has come hand in hand with a renewed interest in artisan craftsmanship as seen in Cox London. Antique pieces mix well together with contemporary craft such as those championed by companies like The New Craftsmen – both

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Mixing antiques with a contemporary style has long been a popular trend, but more and more, homeowners are looking to source their furnishings secondhand. “The Noughties brought a period of interior cleansing with Minimalism, but now we are learning to bring real life back into our homes by layering up with things of character,” explains Christopher Howe, the antiques dealer and furniture designer.

“The Pimlico Road is a great place to start your search, to hunt out antique treasures and visit other like-minded shops.” Interior designer Laura Hammett advises mixing periods and styles in one room and not to go overboard. “We find that clients love the look of antiques but not the function, so we tend to keep them to accent tables, mirrors and lighting that has been rewired.

There are no specific rules about the use of antiques, but, when used sporadically, it’s important to balance.”

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exemplify the value of handmade and offer a sustainable and longer-lasting alternative to mass produced furnishings.”

POWER OF PINK

Try pink as a warmer and more interesting alternative to a neutral tone this autumn.

“Pink is one of my preferred alternatives to beige or taupe. I think we’ll be seeing a lot more of it,” says interior designer Natalia Miyar. “There is something very comforting about it and the warm tones feel especially cosy on a chilly autumn day.

In a recent project I paired pink and navy on a patterned headboard using a Pierre Frey fabric which looked striking. You can also mix different shades of pink and layer within one space – baby pink dining room chairs with more vibrant pink lampshades, or a cerise bed frame with peach linens.”

REUSE AND REUPHOLSTER

SEASON TRENDS

Clockwise from above: Headboard in antique fabric on mirrored four-poster bed frame, VSP Interiors, POA; Natalia Miyar’s London apartment, where pink features in the scheme; A Henri Rousseau mural from Andrew Martin, £139.90 per sqm; Natalia Miyar has painted walls a russet colour and combined with a vintage console and statement mirror

BOOTILIT Y ROOM

For Henriette Von Stockhausen of VSP Interiors, antique fabrics go a long way.

“Sustainability is key and antiques will always be in fashion, so I love using antique fabrics as much as possible and believe that we will see more of that going forward, for example, traditionally made sofas by British artisans using oldschool methods and upholstered with sustainable materials.” Laura Hammett agrees: “Restoration (when not overdone!) and reupholstery can bring any piece of furniture back to life and create a new style whilst adding a contemporary twist.”

LAYERING FABRICS

Autumn and winter are all about layering: your home needs extra rugs, throws and patterns. “Textiles like wool, leather and fur are a go-to for the winter cabin

It’s vital that a bootility room is stylish and smart. “Why not give your utility room a double function? Bespoke cabinetry will help to build a room that is both a utility room and a boot room, a space with everything you need for laundry, storage for coats and boots and concealed storage behind tall cabintry, creating a seamless transition in a shared space.” Tom Howley, Howley Design

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INTERIORS PANTRIES

“If you are already thinking about stocking up for winter, then a pantry is the perfect place to store all those jars for harvest. It’s a place to keep all the homemade chutneys, jams and pickles to carry through to winter.” Henry Miller-Robinson, K&H Design

look. Kilims and prints of rural scenes are where you accomplish warmth and cosiness through pattern,” says Martin Waller, founder of Andrew Martin. “Don’t be afraid to combine different patterns.

Mix classic designs such as stripes or florals with exotic styles. Avoid making the space look too busy by choosing patterns and colours that complement each other.” Elsewhere, natural textures add tactile comfort to any interior for designer Katherine Pooley. “I am finding textured timbers, open weave linens, cashmeres, wools, marble and porcelain sculptural pieces create a perfect balance.

I am also drawn to intricate embroidery on curtain edges, soft fringing and braiding on cushions and delicate hand stitching to bedding and throws.”

BOLD WALLPAPER

Always the champion of dramatic wallpaper, Martin Waller has noticed an increasing interest in eccentric designs.

“Frankly, anything goes from geometrics and trompe l’oeil, floral and animal, modern or contemporary, and life size art murals are also proving popular. There are also different techniques to consider and there has been an explosion in digital printing which has changed the game, allowing experimentation and emerging new designers.” Wallpapers inspired by tapestries are also making their way into the London home. “We’ve just restored a Kensington townhouse

PAINT

“I believe we are still going to see some vibrant colours combined with some more muted tones. I love the flexibility that Edward Bulmer Paint offers where you can choose percentages of a colour, something that will only become more and more in demand” Henriette Von Stockhausen, VSP

INTERIORS UNUSUAL ACCESSORIES

“The instantaneous transforming power of unique and unusual accessories is a big trend. It’s something that always adds to a project. A beautiful shagreen box, hand-stitched leather tray or shell encrusted bowl can make an ordinary interior seem extraordinary.”

Katharine Pooley

and hung some faux tapestry wallpaper,” explains Joanna Wood. “Zardi & Zardi have made their collection of antique tapestries available as wallpapers, which make them more accessible. We hung some of their Frampton Verdure (inspired by the Tapestry Room at Frampton Court) around a window with a long pelmet made in a similar blue.” Max Rollitt sums it up simply: “The feature wall is dead.”

interest to a long run of cabinetry even when the light is low.”

KITCHEN STYLE

BATHROOM

In the kitchen, trends for autumn are gravitating towards mineral colours with warm metallic accents, finds Natasha Wegrzyn from Poggenpohl. “These colour tones are often complimented with striking veined stone worktops.” As the days get shorter, Irene Gunter from Gunter and Co is reassessing lighting in the kitchen.

“We’ve taken lighting detailing to a new level, not only adding discrete LEDs above the worktop but also inside glazed cabinetry, below the island and in display niches around the dining area – it’s a great way of adding ambience when the sun’s down at 4pm and you need something to cheer you up.” Cara Ewart at Kitesgrove finds the materials used for fixed joinery elements can really help to enhance the look and feel of a space during this time of year. “For example, an open grain timber kitchen door front or a veneer with movement will ensure there is visual

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Designers at Fired Earth report that the wetroom-style bathroom trend continues, with tiles on walls and floor creating a seamless effect. This can be a good trick to make a small bathroom look bigger too, since using the same palette throughout the room will automatically draw the eye around it, making a compact bathroom appear larger. Geometric tiles and eyecatching finishes are an on-going trend in the bathroom too. In the colder months, “opting for a high gloss finish which has impactful reflective qualities works really well when introduced within a bathroom which typically has less natural light” says Cara Ewart at Kitesgrove.

SUMPTUOUS RUGS

This autumn is all about the revival of dark and sumptuous tones in rugs. “It’s about using deep saturated colours that create a warming and cocooning effect,” explains Sara Cosgrove of Sara Cosgrove Studio. “We are currently working on a rug collection with Chelsea-based Jennifer Manners which we feel

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really reflects this return to colour and comfort. Our Calliope rug in particular evokes this. What’s even more exciting about this range, is that we are creating the rugs from repurposed fibres which are woven from recycled plastic whilst retaining a soft woollen feel of a traditional rug.” Irene Gunter from Gunter and Co prioritises how the textures and finishes will make you feel. “Some of our favourites are using a wool and sisal combination called ‘Sisool’ by Crucial Trading as rugs, carpets or runners for floor coverings.”

JEWEL COLOURS

“A few of the key trends and themes that I believe will be around this autumn include the use of colour where it wasn’t used before,” says Katharine Pooley. “This year’s Pantone colour is an illuminating shade of yellow and I have been using a deep shade of this to inject brightness into many of my London townhouse projects, specifically in bedrooms. I have been using dark inky blues and vibrant oranges and 32 The London Magazine

POPS OF COLOUR

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greens as small eye-catching accents in otherwise neutral spaces.” Rachel Chudley is also exploring colour: “With each project we learn so much more about surprising colour combinations. Colour should be alive and not flat and be able to recreate the effect of the beautiful colours and light found in nature. We are launching the Rachel Chudley Colour Studio where we will use colour like artists with a technique of fine art pigment layering to give special depth to your painted interiors.”

LIVING ROOMS

When it comes to living rooms, sofa comfort is key. “We discovered the most perfect sofa by Sedilia called Sennen, based in Clapham, who have designed the impossible by creating a curved sofa which takes the definition of concept to another level,” says Irene Gunter at Gunter & Co. “In terms of lighting, the team at Atrium recently launched the Flos ‘Light Shadow’ – a stunning miniature downlight which is a sure way of adding that cosy feel to any living space, important in autumn.”

FLUTED FINISHES

“Reeded joinery, stone and glass is most definitely having a moment,” says Cherie Lee at Cherie Lee Interiors. “The texture from the reeded detail adds another dimension to surfaces from kitchen islands to bathroom vanities. In addition, the desire for texture and interest in bespoke joinery has seen the trend for decorative

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inserts continuing. We have specified decorative metal grilles, cane, fabric and fluted glass in joinery fronts.”

WORK FROM HOME

“I don’t think there ever been a time when so much attention has been focused on home life,” says Staffan Tollgard of Tollgard Design Group. “Our clients are seeing the fulfilment of a more balanced lifestyle where work and home are more blended spaces. We are working on residential projects where we are designing work into the fabric of the building – not relegating it to the top attic bedroom or the basement where studies have often been sidelined.”

SHOPPING LOCALLY

Louise Bradley, who celebrates 30 years in interior design this year, notes: “The pandemic has made us appreciate more what’s available to us locally, and so rediscover British manufacturers and artisans, and increase our support for them and their time-honoured skills. Consumers are increasingly aware of the impact of their purchases, turning to products that are made to last. I believe that there’ll be a return to seeing pieces as family heirlooms, passed down through generations.” L

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THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT Tall townhouses, dark basements, awkward corners – London homes aren’t always easy to live with. But there’s an interiors solution for everything, writes Alexandra Goss

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INTERIORS

CLEVER STYLING Left: The Vivienne modular sofa, £6995, and Wallace burl coffee table, £795, by Soho Home, sohohome.com Above: A door frame is softly uplit, johncullenlighting.com

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ondon homes can be found in all shapes and sizes, from handsome Georgian terraces to Victorian mansion blocks. Yet these period homes come with their own problems.

“There are tall, thin townhouses, low-built mews, and a huge variety of flats, including north-facing ones and basement homes that hardly get any light,” acknowledges Marc Goldberg, head of sales at Marsh & Parsons. “Yet there are clever interiors solutions for them all,” he says. “You would be surprised by how many things can be solved by a redesign, clever lighting or simply choosing the right furniture.”

KITCHENS

The kitchen is the heart of the home, so consider this first. If the room is small, Charlie Smallbone, founder of Ledbury Studio, advises having a layout with tall

cabinets with a fridge-freezer at one end, a dropped-down worktop with cupboard above it at the other, and the sink, the hob and a run of worktop in between.

“In a galley kitchen, always have at least a metre between the runs of cabinetry on either side of the walkway,” Smallbone adds. “Dedicate one wall to tall cupboards with just base cabinets on the other – this opens up the space, making it feel less cramped, and you can add an open shelf or hanging rail above the work surfaces for extra storage that also looks good.”

Cabinetry can be built all the way to the tall ceilings in Victorian properties, creating masses of storage, while bespoke solutions can convert awkward corners into usable spaces, says Will Lyne, master designer and co-owner of Christopher Peters Kitchens and Interiors. Lyne encourages clients to opt for as The London Magazine 37

INTERIORS SMART FINISHES Clockwise from below: Soho Lighting pendant, £589, soholighting.com; a mezzanine designed by Studio Indigo; Ardingly Cabinet £1,725, neptune.com; Holland chair, £795; Amara floor lamp, £625, sohohome.com

many drawers and internal sliding trays as possible. “These ensure every square inch of storage space is being used efficiently and that you can find everything easily,” he explains. “Pocket doors are also great in a small kitchen and don’t take up valuable floor space.”

FURNITURE

In many London apartments kitchens are part of an open-plan area so the furniture needs to blend in with the living and dining spaces. This can be a daunting prospect, which is why many retailers now offer interior design help. Neptune’s home design service costs £300 for the first room and £200 for each additional room, although this is deducted from the total when you spend £5,000 per room; the firm’s freestanding furniture, such as its Ardingly cabinet (£1,725) or Carter bookcase (£1,460), can merge the kitchen seamlessly with the rest of the space.

Soho Home offers a design service, too, costing from £300 per room. “A small, compact armchair in a rich colour works well to open and brighten up an awkward corner, with a patterned cushion to add interest,” says Candy Murray, the firm’s 38 The London Magazine

interior design manager. “Meanwhile, a floor lamp with a linen shade – such as our Amara Floor Lamp (£625) – gives off a glowing light, creating a cosy corner.”

LIGHTING

Lighting is also one of the best ways to create warmth in a home with tall ceilings.

Sabrina Fiorina, design associate at John Cullen Lighting, says: “While tall ceilings add space and volume, rooms can lose their intimacy so think about using a pendant at mid height to create a central focus and a sense that the ceiling is lower.”

Fiorina adds that uplights will show off the architectural details in a vaulted or pitched ceiling, while using them to light doorways, shutter boxes and

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window reveals will provide a soft glow.

What is more, lighting can really help poky places feel a lot bigger. “Glass shades are a wonderfully elegant and simple solution for bathing an interior with light and creating the illusion of more space,” says Lee Lovett, co-founder of the Soho Lighting Company. For those narrow hallways, downlights can be directed to reflect off the walls to make the space appear a lot larger, while reflective surfaces also work wonders to fool the naked eye. Laura Hammett, founder of the eponymous, London-based interiors firm, says: “Large mirrors can bring a narrow entrance to life, while glossed console tables work to add extra shine.”

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BATHROOMS

Clever lighting, glass panels and mirrors help to make compact bathrooms look and feel bigger, according to Yousef Mansuri, director of design at C.P. Hart. “Opting for the same tone of tiles throughout the scheme will also give the space continuity and make it look larger,” he adds.

If possible, opt for wall-hung basins and WCs as they instantly give the illusion of more space as you see more of the floor, advises Louise

Ashdown, head of design at West One Bathrooms. While she adds that pale and neutral colours will reflect light and give a sense of calm, she says bold wallpaper is perfect for a downstairs cloakroom.

Indeed, you shouldn’t be afraid of colour in a small or dimly-lit home, says Mike Fisher, founder and creative director of Studio Indigo. “Painting a dark north-facing wall lighter won’t necessarily make it brighter,” he explains.

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Room

service London’s townhouse and boutique hotels are sources of inspiration for our own homes. Oonagh Turner speaks to the interior designers and owners

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HOTELS

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Tala Fustok, interior designer, The Mandrake, W1

“We wanted to keep the raw architectural design of the building, a former Victorian office block, to preserve its history.

Every element of The Mandrake has been mindfully considered, especially around its location. Nestled between Marylebone and Bloomsbury – there is no shortage of eclectic buzz. We wanted to emphasise the bohemian past of the area and modern, metropolitan charm by creating layers of lustrous velvet, metallic clustered tables, carefree botanical-embellished textures – giving the hotel freedom to feel relaxed.

“Since a young age I have been inspired by my mother who taught me about antiques and how to source inspirational finds. Every room within The Mandrake was carefully curated with one-off pieces from flea markets and antique shops. Being hugely inspired by the location of the project, we made the most of local artisans who added a mix of glamour, eclecticism and wild energy to the space. The room

I adore the most is the Mandrake Suite, a harmony of two cities colliding with indulgent Parisian jewel-toned velvets, gilded mirrors reflecting light around the space, a commanding marble bathroom, complete with a bespoke roll top bath – balanced with the cool London city vibe of earthy-toned draped curtains, wing chairs and classical Victorian proportions.

“We worked with several British brands including Pooky Lighting whose lamps helped to create the soft, ambient lighting throughout the hotel. We also worked with Naturalmat, whose mattresses are 100 per cent natural.

“When we designed The Mandrake we wanted every experience to be memorable and indulgent. In your own home, create a hotel-inspired space with small touches of luxury by putting fluffy towels in your bathroom, and make time to declutter.

Also, add personality. Build a collection of accessory pieces: candles, coffee table books, and sumptuous cushions.” themandrake.com

TREASURE TROVE Clockwise from left: The Mandrake Suite, designed by Tala Fustok, with jewel-toned velvets Above: The Mandrake Penthouse bathroom

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CLASSICAL LONDON Steven Collins, owner, Henry’s Townhouse, W1

“We knew we were purchasing a Grade 1 listed building, however Russell Sage Studio then discovered a historical link to Henry Austen, Jane Austen’s brother who lived at the address for some years.

This then created the perfect Regency narrative for the interior design at Henry’s Townhouse. We have created an exclusive use property that incorporates everything that one expects from a luxury boutique hotel combined with a beautifully thoughtout Regency interiors scheme.

“Many hotels can feel formulaic without a real identity. Creating a narrative through the history of Jane Austen has certainly helped us create something different and very special. The property is situated on Upper Berkeley Street and is one of many historic Georgian Regency listed houses.

It was extremely run down and altered so it felt only right to restore it back to its former glory adding the usual high end modern amenities that one expects in a 44 The London Magazine

luxury hotel. For the interiors, we used a vast collection of both modern and antique fabrics as well as antiques collected from all over the UK and Europe.

“The house has over 100 different fabrics across the soft furnishings and upholstery, including material from Designer’s Guild, Soane Britain, Ian Mankin and Dedar Milan. The vast choice of paints came from Farrow & Ball and Little Greene. We used Jamb and Vaughan Designs blended with antique finds across the lighting. The Design Centre was a huge resource for us during the project as so much can be found in one place. Many of our fabrics across a large range of brands, and flooring is from Artisans of Devizes.

“When incorporating hotel style interiors at home, quality mod cons can be subtly hidden within the design to soften and add a homely feel. Invest in the best mattress and bed linen you can afford. Build in as much hidden storage as you can to ensure rooms don’t feel cluttered.” henrystownhouse.co.uk

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grandest suite of all seven at Henry’s Townhouse, draped in satin and finished in the finest lace trim Above: The charmingly bijou cocktail snug

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INDUSTRIAL CHIC Tara Bernerd, interior designer, The Hari, SW1

“The concept for The Hari was industrial meets high-end luxury, ensuring that the hotel responded to its location in Belgravia and its demographic. Belgravia is home to some of London’s most expensive residences, with The Hari located on a quiet, leafy corner of the neighbourhood’s upscale Chesham Place. Moving away from the traditional associations of the area, we wanted to create something that was a little edgier, while giving guests a feeling of their own home with a slight loft-like, laidback attitude. The result is a hotel that strikes the perfect balance between edgy industrial design and ultra-smart Belgravia with a warm and intimate atmosphere.

“Furniture and lighting were selected from international design brands such as Lee Broom, B&B Italia, Santa & Cole, Koleksiyon, Rud Rasmussen and Skulpturfabriken. In the lobby, we also incorporated designs from Sergio Rodrigues and David Linley, with the 46 The London Magazine

addition of a bespoke teal blue velvet sofa designed by us. Every good hotel bedroom must have a considered layout, with layered fabrics to create a textured, luxury feel, Art to elevate the space and accessories to add that final layer that creates attitude and impact. In your own home, invest in goodquality elements, such as wood flooring, stone or marble for bathrooms and kitchens to get the effect.

“Great lighting is also vital for creating a comforting but aspirational ambience.

Avoid formulas and be true to the space, the location and you. I prefer informal luxury to chintzy glamour – it’s about being original yet ultimately timeless. I like a little edge to my aesthetic, which comes from using sophisticated finishes. I’ve always believed that there are two types of luxury in London – one is the Grand Dame-style like Claridges. The other is a more subdued luxury – it’s effortlessly chic. Ultimately it’s about workmanship, craftsmanship and materiality.” L thehari.com

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Material WORLD

From linens and mattresses in the bedroom to furniture and kitchens, sustainable and ethically sourced products offer luxury in the home and are kinder to the planet, discovers Tallulah Rushaya

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s we look for ways to be more environmentally friendly in daily life, there is a growing desire to incorporate sustainable ideas within our interiors. Designers are innovatively showing how exquisite pieces can combine ethics with style.

The bedroom provides ample spaces for sustainability. Mark Tremlett, the founder of Naturalmat, explains: “The realities of the climate and ecological crisis are becoming clearer than ever and so for consumers, sustainability is becoming more and more important in both the way they lead their lives and the companies they buy from. At Naturalmat, all of our raw materials come from natural, renewable sources and our organic wool is sourced direct from farmers on our doorstop in Devon. Our beds, mattresses and bedding are handmade right here in Topsham and we believe this combination of natural materials and skilled, local manufacturing not only creates a far superior end product, but is the responsible way to run a business in the 21st century.” (naturalmat.co.uk) Family-run Hypnos was the first carbon neutral bed maker, and works with Red Tractor sourcing traceable 100 per cent British wool. “There’s no chemical-based foam or memory foam in our beds, as these are not only unsustainable, but can produce harmful off-gasses,” says James Keen, chief executive and sustainability advocate at Hypnos (hypnosbeds.com).

Comfortable bed linen is also worth the investment. Sirimiri, was born from an urgent realisation from founders Lauren Wood and Lucy Pickavance, for ethical manufacturing. “Bed linen that is made from organic cotton or micromodal is the easiest way to make your bedroom more sustainable,” says Wood. Regular cotton starts life with genetically modified seeds, uses the same soil over again and requires more pesticides over time, as they continue to grow, whereas organic cotton reduces water wastage, rotates soil, and uses 100 per cent seeds, meaning it is safer for skin.

With the use of virgin natural materials, the luxurious linens are made from the inner pulp of trees from sustainably managed European forests. “The pulp is processed into a yarn in accordance with strict environmental standards, it is chlorine-free and any solvents that are used in the making of the fibres are 90 per cent recovered and reused,” says Pickavance from Sirimiri (sirimiri.co.uk). “This is a new fabric that is becoming hugely popular

FURNISH RESPONSIBLY Clockwise from left: A chair from the Everyday collection at the Fred Rigby Studio; natural linen bedding from Secret Linen Store secretlinenstore.com; tableware by Lind DNA

in the fashion industry – not only for its environmental accreditations but for its soft and silky feel.”

When it comes to furniture, some types of woods are more sustainable than others.

The Fred Rigby Studio’s debut furniture collection, ‘The Everyday Collection’ is made using locally sourced FSC-certified solid oak, that will only become more beautiful over time. “Our work is concept driven and our designs are imbued with natural symbolism, taking inspiration from organic forms and earthy materials of the Dorset countryside, where I grew up,” reflects Rigby. The process of thought is extended to how items are shipped and packed, they even plant a tree for every piece sold ( fredrigbystudio.com).

Whether using teak, pine, or other hardwoods, the FSC hallmark is a

guaranteed way to know wood has been sustainably sourced. The FSC is especially important when it comes to tropical woods such as teak from Indonesia, due to ethics of communities and land.

Flooring is another way to merge sustainable ideas through wood, considering health benefits provided by materials such as allergies and its longevity. “This is certainly true with engineered wood flooring, which brings nature indoors and when sourced from a sustainable supplier is a green option that is kinder to the planet,” comments Peter Keane, director of The Natural Wood Floor Company (naturalwoodfloor.co.uk) which sources all its own wood and has a zero per cent waste policy.

At Neptune, kitchens are designed to last a lifetime “meaning you don’t need to think about replacing units or redesigning the space for several years,” comments Lucy Robinson, kitchen designer at Neptune Wimbledon (neptune.com). “We strongly believe that updating and renewing your kitchen with a splash of paint or a new piece of furniture is much more sustainable and resourceful, you can recreate and transform your kitchen.” Update the look with sustainble tableware. Lind DNA (linddna.com) offers reversible leather table mats that can instantly match surroundings. Their designs are OEKOTEX certified, using recycled vegetabletanned core leather, from the fashion and furniture industry. L The London Magazine 49

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SPREAD YOUR WINGS PRE-PREP CHILDREN AT HAWKESDOWN HOUSE ARE ENCOURAGED TO REACH ‘GREAT HEIGHTS’

Little learners develop confidence, resilience and a host of life skills at the right nursery or pre-prep, writes Charlotte Methven

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he Avenue Pre-Prep & Nursery School in Highgate, North London has a motto engraved on its gates: “Anima mea Cantabit.” This translates: “My soul will sing.” Principal Mary Fysh founded the school in 1977 in her own home –to educate her two young children, and a handful of others – with the belief that “if a child is made to feel inwardly secure, safe and happy in a friendly, nurturing, stable school environment, a love of learning will follow”.

And so it has proved. The school – “a home from home, where children are listened to, encouraged and made to feel they matter” – has now expanded to a larger site nearby, and is thriving, despite the ravages of Covid. Reports show that early-years-aged children have experienced serious setbacks to speech and language development, social skills and overall confidence as a result of lockdowns, school closures and confusing social distancing. The provision of nurturing environments for little learners to find their feet is, thus, more important than ever now.

In the first lockdown, for months, busy working parents were left struggling to play the role of teacher.

Mercifully, nurseries stayed open in the most recent lockdown, and Fysh says she feels confident that “with teachers and parents working together and doing their best to support them, children of this age – who are usually very resilient – will emerge unscathed.”

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approach” to supporting pupil mental health, whilst developing enthusiasm, initiative and a sense of personal responsibility. “Kindness; taking time to listen to and understand others; being independent, with strength of mind, but being gentle with oneself.

These, along with hard work, seeing things through and knowing how to relax along the way, are enduring life skills. We take time to teach and encourage all of these,” says head of admissions Helen Ridard. “This is how self-esteem and confidence are built, and with these comes generosity of spirit and fulfilment.”

Kensington-based prep school Hawkesdown House, and its Walnut Tree nursery, takes children aged two to 11 and puts pastoral care at the heart of school life.

Headmistress Jenny Mackay is proud of the school’s

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“can-do approach to learning, which enables enquiring minds to reach great heights”. She believes: “More than ever, children today need to be creative, resilient and adaptable, and the key to making them strong in these areas is having it as a focus in the early years.”

Outside of London, Elstree, a co-ed prep and pre-prep in Berkshire, takes a similar approach, also harnessing the power of the nature that surrounds its countryside location to bring out the best in young learners. “We want our pre-prep children to learn without realising they are doing so. We aim for them to be interested in the world around them, asking questions and being fascinated to discover more,” says Alice Bond, head of early years. “We are fortunate to be surrounded by 150 acres of land. We have our own gardens to tend, ponds to dip in, woodland to explore, chickens to feed and an abundance of wildlife to observe and understand. We use these as a centre point for the children’s learning and have found our little learners naturally want to enquire and to problem-solve. All these skills help equip them for the remainder of their educational journey ahead.”

Whether the environment is rural or urban, co-ed or single-sex, the message that comes through loud and clear, when it comes to these precious early years is that, in the words of Mary Fysh, “happiness is the cornerstone to learning – happy children learn and consequently thrive on the success this brings.” avenuepreprep.co.uk; devonshirehouseschool.co.uk; hawkesdown.co.uk; elstreeschool.org.uk

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OUR PICK OF OUTSTANDING PRE-PREP AND PREP SCHOOLS IN LONDON EATON HOUSE THE MANOR

58 Clapham Common Northside, SW4 9RU, 020 7924 6000 220 pupils; 4-11 girls and boys 4-13 eatonhouseschools.com

THE AVENUE NURSERY & PRE-PREP Highgate, N6 5RX, 020 8348 6815 83 pupils; girls and boys avenuepreprep.co.uk

Founded by principal Mary Fysh over 40 years ago, what began as a nursery of six is today a popular non-denominational school. Singing and the learning of stringed instruments is a focus, along with the encouragement of self-reliance, self-esteem and self-confidence.

DEVONSHIRE HOUSE PREP

Hampstead, NW3 6AE, 020 7435 1916 (nursery and upper school); NW3 6PD, 020 7431 3466 (junior school) 580 pupils, girls 2 ½-11; boys 2 ½-13 devonshirehouseschool.co.uk Resilience and wellbeing are at the heart of this prep and pre-prep (above), based in four Victorian houses in Hampstead. Mental health is “everyone’s business” and generosity of spirit is promoted as a key ethos of the school.

Academically strong with subjects ranging from coding with robotics to Latin, boys are prepared for Common Entrance and girls 11+.

EATON HOUSE BELGRAVIA

3-5 Eaton Gate, SW1W 9BA, 020 3917 5050 240 boys, 2-11 eatonhouseschools.com One of the top feeder schools for Westminster and St Paul’s Schools. There is no testing at 4+ entry for boys who, benefitting from the school’s personalised approach to learning, blossom at different rates but go on to achieve great things. Traditional values with a modern approach. Alumni include former prime minister Harold Macmillan.

Part of the Eaton House group of schools, whose alumni include Eddie Redmayne and Philip Pullman. Boys who choose to continue to 13 can move here from Belgravia’s Eaton House. The school passionately believes in single sex education – that boys and girls have different learning styles and arrive with different social skills. Girls and boys are taught separately on the same site and thrive. In the years 2017 and 2020, the girls alone secured 44 scholarships to top schools.

THE HAMPSHIRE SCHOOL CHELSEA

Chelsea, SW3 6NB, 020 7352 7077 220 pupils, pre-school, pre-prep and prep, girls and boys, 2-13 thehampshireschoolchelsea.co.uk The school’s motto is ‘Alte Spectemus’ – ‘Aim High’, which reflects a commitment to high aspirations of academic excellence, personal wellbeing and fulfilment. Set in the Grade II listed historic library, it is easily accessible, with a door-to-door collection and drop-off service with a fleet of school buses. Grounds boast a rare, expansive outdoor area in the heart of London with excellent playground facilities, pictured left.

HAWKESDOWN HOUSE

Kensington, W8 7PN, 020 7727 9090 120 pupils, prep and nursery, co-ed 2-11 hawkesdown.co.uk “A place of fun, purpose and success, to remember with warmth”. With premises just off Kensington Church Street, Kensington Gardens makes for a fine back yard. Thoughtful teaching, high academic standards and with an emphasis on courtesy.

LYNDHURST HOUSE

24 Lyndhurst Gardens, Hampstead, NW3 5NW, 020 7435 4936 133 boys, 4-13 pre-prep and prep lyndhursthouse.co.uk Prizing enthusiasm and commitment, Lyndhurst has an excellent record at Common

Entrance and scholarships particularly to the major independent London Public Schools.

Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2022, Lyndhurst places great emphasis on rewarding and recognising good behaviour with house points and commendations.

ORLEY FARM

Harrow, N6 5RX, 020 8869 7600 500+ pupils, girls and boys, 4-13 orleyfarm.harrow.sch.uk “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it”, says head Tim Calvey, who encourages children to be “creative thinkers and inquisitive explorers”. Twenty-three leavers gained scholarships to 15 of the country’s top schools – 16 academic (including a Westminster Queen’s Scholar), seven sport, four music, four drama and two in design technology.

ST JAMES PREP

Earsby Street, W14 8SH, 020 7348 1793 222 pupils, prep and nursery, co-ed 2-11 stjamesschools.co.uk/prepschool “We want our children to arrive at school with a song in their heart and leave fizzing with what they have learned” says headmaster Kris Spencer. Based in Kensington Olympia, the schools offers an award-winning vegetarian menu (such as vegan sausage rolls with homemade tomato dip) with themes such as The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Alice in Wonderland and the cookery syllabus is overseen by Allegra McEvedy MBE. Spiritual wellbeing is key: Sanskrit is taught and ‘The Pause’ twice a day allows pupils to reflect.

ST PHILIP’S SCHOOL

6 Wetherby Place, SW7 4NE, 020 7373 3944 85 boys, 7-13, Roman Catholic day school stpschool.co.uk “A tiny dot of a school that produces incredible boys,” was how an Eton master described St Philip’s. There’s a family feel to its townhouse premises in the heart of Kensington, where the headmaster greets pupils and parents on the doorstep each morning. It aims to offset the pressure of being a competitive London school with “having a blast” says head Alex Wulffen-Thomas. Leavers often head for Eton, Harrow, Dulwich College and City of London.

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DIGITAL FUTURES

Artificial Intelligence won’t replace teachers, but it should be part of our schools, writes Tom Rogerson, headmaster at Cottesmore School

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limbing trees and rolling down hills is more important than being on a screen; let’s start with that.

However, when it comes to engagement in the classroom we need to be aware of the effect that gaming, online video streaming and social media is having on younger and younger pupils. These things are not ‘going away’ and neither are they all bad.

At Cottesmore we decided five years ago that we were going to embrace technology but only if it helped us achieve more face-to-face time between adults and pupils. If the application did not actively allow us to increase human connection it did not have a place in our strategy.

Bridging the gap between technology and tradition is a balance that schools, adults and parents alike, recognise the need to achieve, understand and harness, now more than ever. Over the past 18 months, the adoption of learning technologies has accelerated, and this new world of online learning has revealed both its joys and pitfalls. The role that technology has played in our children’s lives during the Covid lockdowns was, unbeknown to us, going to intensify to levels we would initially have struggled to contemplate. A new era has been born – cautious application was not possible but now we can take stock and make sure that we keep the best of it and tinker with its less than desirable aspects.

The value of children being allowed to be children and not to be consumed by mobile phones and ‘screen time’ is paramount. They should be outside with nature, climbing trees, exploring and starting adventures, but the question is how should the balance between a traditional childhood and new, invasive and sometimes addictive technologies be achieved?

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is a very real and valid proposition. This technology enables children and their teachers to maximise the immense positives that AI can bring to this new hybrid form of learning. Professional AI platforms, such as edtech developers CENTURY Tech, are key to finding this educational and societal balance.

Acknowledging the inevitable digital shift in learning techniques is so much more than just a trend, it is our children’s future and with this focus firmly in mind Cottesmore has embraced AI in education.

We recently announced a new ‘digital patron’, CENTURY Tech founder and CEO Priya Lakhani OBE; the marriage of Cottesmore and CENTURY brings these two seemingly disparate worlds together and gives Cottesmore’s practitioners a clear vision and pupils access to intelligent tools that help them succeed. CENTURY provides Cottesmore children with a platform that continues to support traditional pedagogical techniques whilst offering its smart learning functionality providing teachers with an insight into learning patterns, interaction, behaviours and the pupils’ personalised learning journeys. AI won’t replace teachers and nor should it, but it should absolutely be part of the educational sphere.

We must harness the positives that technology can offer, let it enhance learning, allow both ideas to exist in harmony. Children can achieve the right balance of both and it’s our job to help them do exactly that. cottesmoreschool.com

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OUR PICK OF PREP SCHOOLS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS OUTSIDE THE CAPITAL (above) with golf course, fishing lake, heated pool and shooting range. Strong on creative arts and sciences the school feeds into public schools and boarding schools including Eton, Harrow and Charterhouse.

CRANLEIGH PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Surrey, GU6 8QH, 01483 542058 300+ pupils, co-ed 7-13, day and boarding cranprep.org

BRAMBLETYE

East Grinstead, RH19 3PD, 01342 321004 290 pupils; co-ed 2-13, day and boarding brambletye.co.uk Described as ‘a gem of a school’ and set in rolling Sussex countryside, Brambletye offers a nurturing inclusive environment whose three rules are Work Hard, Play Hard, Be Kind. Pupils come from Sussex, Kent, London and all over the world. It offers extensive grounds for everyone (including the headmaster’s dachshund Hercules) to run in. Leavers move on to some of the top (mainly boading schools), including Brighton College, Ardingly College and Sevenoaks School.

CHINTHURST SCHOOL

Tadworth, KT20 5QZ, 01737 812011 260 pupils, co-ed 2-11, day school chinthurstschool.co.uk Strong relationships and wellbeing are at the heart of the school, giving the children confidence to try new things and resilience to learn from their mistakes. Academic outcomes are excellent and visitors often comment on the buzz of energy, warmth of atmosphere and sense of fun. A junior school of multi award-winning senior school Reigate Grammar, children transfer there and to other top independent schools.

COTTESMORE SCHOOL

Pease Pottage, RH11 9AU, 01293 520648 201 pupils, girls and boys 4-13; boarding 8+ cottesmoreschool.com Close to Gatwick, pupils at this multi-award winning prep come from the local area, London and overseas. Beautiful grounds

A strong community and a thriving house system are hallmarks of this prep. A good number of leavers go up to the senior school.

London pupils in the upper years take advantage of flexi-boarding and a weekly bus service from Wimbledon Common and there is flexi and occasional boarding available to pupils who live close by. The grounds play host to many sports festivals, and as well as the main sports you will find archery, Eton Fives, horse-riding and golf on offer.

ELSTREE PREP

Reading, RG7 5TD, 01189 713302 237 pupils, boys 3-13, girls 3-8, day/boarding elstreeschool.org.uk Set in 150 acres of Berkshire parkland and with top sporting facilities, this charming prep buses in London children from Earl’s Court and Hammersmith. Prioritising a well-rounded education, Elstree is non-selective and traditional (girls joined in 2020), with a focus on pastoral care and Christian values.

HANDCROSS PARK SCHOOL

Haywards’s Heath, RH17 6HF, 01444 400526 379 pupils, co-ed, 2-13, day and boarding handcrossparkschool.co.uk Ancient spreading trees greet you as you arrive at Handcross, with rugby pitches in the distance and a wonderful all-wood adventure playground. Part of the Brighton College family of schools, it was voted Prep School of the Year in 2019 and Best Prep for Innovation in 2020. All pupils learn Mandarin and Spanish and from year 3 take part in a leadership programme on critical thinking.

REIGATE ST MARY’S PREPARATORY AND CHOIR SCHOOL Reigate, RH2 7RN, 01737 244880 330+ pupils; 2-11 girls and boys reigatestmarys.org

The children’s days are full of creative and exciting lessons designed to develop enthusiastic and happy learners, eager to come to school each day. Academic outcomes are excellent and lessons are taken outside into the extensive grounds whenever possible. As a junior school of multi awardwinning school, Reigate Grammar, 80 per cent of children transfer there for their senior schooling.

ST CATHERINE’S PREP SCHOOL

Bramley, Guildford GU5 0DF, 01483 899665 270 girls, 4-11 day school stcatherines.info Three miles south of Guildford with fast train connections to London. Prep school girls benefit from the world-class facilities of the senior school, including the 25m pool, sports hall, dance studio, auditorium and 19th century chapel. A full curriculum includes music, IT, ballet, and sport. The senior school is across the road and recently sent six teams to the Lacrosse National Championships.

SUNNINGDALE SCHOOL

Ascot, SL5 9PY, 01344 620159 110 pupils, boys prep 7-13, boarding sunningdaleschool.co.uk A small boarding prep in Berkshire, within reach of London and Heathrow. Founded in 1874, the school maintains a traditional outlook, balancing values of kindness, honesty and zest for life alongside self-discipline and resilience. The school has a house in Normandy where all boys will spend one week on three separate occasions. Recent leavers have gone on to Eton, Sherbourne and Charterhouse amongst other top schools.

YARDLEY COURT

Tonbridge, TN11 0NJ, 01732 352124 250 pupils, boys day prep, 7-13 somerhill.org Yardley Court sits within the Somerhill school grounds. In a ‘best of both worlds’ setting, boys and girls attend together from 2-7, then boys go to Yardley Court and girls to Dervent House sharing facilities within a Grade I Jacobean mansion in 150 acres. For boys leaving at 13, the most popular destination school is Tonbridge to which many Yardley boys win scholarships.

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FACE to FACE How to prepare for an interview at a top school? We talk to Alex Wulffen-Thomas, headmaster at St Philip’s Prep

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interview at one of the top London schools such as Westminster or City of London for Boys, or a prestigious boarding school such as Eton or Harrow.

“We want to make it as familiar as possible for them,” says Alex Wulffen-Thomas, the headmaster at St Philip’s. “We don’t know what they will be asked – it could be a question about a poem or their hobbies. There’s no list of questions that you are given in advance. What we can do is to prepare them for how they might feel and how to put the best version of themselves forward.”

To prepare boys, St Philip’s will start by bringing in people from outside to conduct practice interviews.

The headmaster will also speak to the boys, making the process as comfortable as possible by setting the scene. “If they are going for interview at Harrow, I will show them a picture of the headmaster and tell them that he likes chemistry and that he’s really nice.

Or at Eton, we might look at recent speakers at the school, so if someone has talked about astronomy and the boy is interested in astronomy then he has something to talk about – if it comes up it comes up, if it doesn’t it doesn’t.”

Being your best at interview isn’t about following a pattern or being what you think the school wants you to be. “We tell them to look a person in the eye, try to relax, smile but we don’t drill them. I want them to be natural and confident,” says Wufflen-Thomas.

WELL PREPARED CHILDREN ARE ONLY TEN OR 11 WHEN THEY ARE CALLED FOR SCHOOL INTERVIEWS; BELOW LEFT, HAPPY TIMES AT ST PHILIP’S PREP SCHOOL IN KENSINGTON

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alking into the hallowed halls of a centuries old public school or boarding school far from home can be intimidating to say the least. Prep school children may be only ten years old when they arrive for interview at what may be their future school. Yet they will be old enough to know that a great deal rides on their small shoulders.

St Philip’s, a small school of 85 boys in the heart of Kensington, prepares pupils for entry into secondary school at year 9, the year they turn 13. They will be only in year 6, aged 10 or 11, when they go for

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• Any very able student could win a scholarship into year 9 if they are prepared to work consistently in every subject. One or two disappointing school exam results in Year 5 or 6 certainly doesn’t mean a student lacks potential. There is still time to acquire the skills and knowledge for 13+ or scholarship exams.

• The scholarship exams usually take place in early May and unlike 11+ students may sit papers in History, Geography, Science, RE, French, Greek and Latin, in addition to Maths and English.

• As well as the Common Academic Scholarship exams syllabus, students should practise past papers for their chosen school. 13+ papers are set at Level 1, 2 or 3.

• Practise speaking and reading aloud in French, or another foreign language.

• Read well-written books of different genres.

• There is no right or wrong answer to most questions.

In a Westminster School English interview, a scholarship student was once shown a photograph of a top USA university campus and asked if he thought it had been staged. A good answer will have a clear, concise explanation or opinion. It can be impressive to explain different perspectives or sides of an argument, in answer to an open question.

• Never be frightened to ensure you understand the question, so that the answer can be relevant and clear.

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Most of all it’s important that the child isn’t frozen with fear. “It’s just a chat,” says Wulffen-Thomas.

“This chat will be about who you are, what you like to do, why you like the school and then you’ll have questions.” He adds that this practice will be invaluble for the rest of your life, from university applications to future job interviews.

“The object is not to present a polished diamond, but someone who can make easy confident chat – with some charm,” he says. Boys who are at ease and feel good about themselves are more likely to embrace the challenges of a boarding environment.

Strongly academic schools such as Westminster and St Paul’s will assess verbal comprehension, such as a critique of an object or a picture. “They will change it up,” says Wufflen-Thomas. “It can be a newspaper article where you are asked about the debate or the angle the writer is taking. Often it’s a poem where you are asked about the theme, the meaning of a particular word. It can be a picture – it doesn’t have to be a Van Gogh, it can be a railway scene.”

St Philip’s success at gaining places to top schools is no coincidence. The combination of preparing each boy well and the school’s own knowledge about leavers’ destinations puts St Philip’s on a strong footing. “I take my time to find out what schools may want and what the structure is likely to be,” says Wufflen-Thomas. “There’s a method to making boys think they’re ready, but it’s not a scientific process.” stpschool.co.uk

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Joe Silvester, headmaster at Wetherby Senior, writes about working with the charity Beyond Equality and offering a Great Men Lecture series to boost self-awareness in pupils LIFE LESSONS BOYS AT WETHERBY SENIOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE AND EMPATHY TO FACE UP TO MODERN LIFE

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he challenges of the modern world continue to increase for all young people and at Wetherby Senior we are focussed on helping our pupils develop the tools to overcome these challenges. Our objective is for boys to leave Wetherby Senior as self-aware young men who are compassionate and thoughtful, with a keen understanding of the communities in which they live and work.

The overriding aim of Wetherby Senior School is to provide a well-rounded education that prepares our pupils to face the challenges of modern life, with a strong focus on responsibility, compassion towards others, and service to the communities in which they will live and work. We support them to grow into emotionally resilient, self-aware and empathetic human beings.

The staff are committed to working with and supporting the young men in our community;

outstanding pastoral care is at the heart of all that we do. PSHE lessons are led by form tutors to ensure a comfortable and familiar environment when discussing sensitive and potentially challenging topics, giving the boys open and non-judgemental fora in which to explore the issues facing them as they grow up in a complex and challenging world.

Integral to our PSHE programme is the partnership we’ve developed with Beyond Equality (formerly The Good Lad Initiative) – an organisation that challenges gender stereotypes and preconceptions amongst young people. Pupils take part in bespoke, age-appropriate workshops, tailored to the needs of their year group.

As they progress through the school, these workshops build on the important themes and issues covered each year with our school’s values incorporated into the work done by the team at Beyond Equality.

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speakers from various backgrounds and disciplines sharing their life experiences. Recent speakers have included a foreign correspondent who spoke about his experiences uncovering human rights abuses and investigating financial abuses, and the concert promoter and theatrical producer Ollie Rosenblatt.

They incorporate Wetherby Senior’s values into their presentations and serve as important role models for the school community.

Pupils also enjoy the benefits of many shared cocurricular activities with local girls’ schools including Francis Holland Regent’s Park and Queen’s College, comprising, amongst others, a shared Sixth Form lecture series, drama productions, orchestra and rock-climbing club.

Whilst the boys’ academic success at school is of great importance to enable our pupils to move on to the next stage in their education, at home or overseas, the vision of the school is to empower them with the skills to ensure they continue to thrive once they move into the more open academic world of university.

We deliver this in many ways, be it by pupils’ development as critical and independent thinkers in the philosophy lessons attended by all boys from Year

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7, or by the good independent study habits they build through supervised prep sessions.

We place the importance of effort at the heart of what we do – teaching the boys that success is something that comes gradually from continual hard work, practice and commitment. All these factors ensure our pupils make the most of their time at the School. wetherbysenior.co.uk

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Beyond Equality is a charity which aims to disrupt harmful norms, working with boys and men towards gender equality, creating healthier relationships and rethinking masculinity.

In bespoke, age-appropriate workshops with school children, boys are encouraged to talk about masculinity and gender stereotypes, pressures to ‘fit in’, emotional wellbeing, sexuality, sex, sexism and consent, violence, objectification and body image.

As well as schools, Beyond Equality offers programmes in universities, work places and pro-sports.

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EMPOWERING young women

Building confidence and leadership skills in girls’ schools has never been more important, writes Charlotte Methven

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ore House School in central London prides itself on providing a “nurturing environment that is high in challenge, but low in stress”. Never has this approach mattered more. Young women today seem to face more pressures than ever (as evidenced by top female athletes like gymnast Simone Biles and tennis star Naomi Osaka pulling out of events, citing mental health).

Even Godolphin and Latymer – which sits at the top of the league table – places as much emphasis on developing “soft skills” as it does on academic excellence. The skills in question include “leadership, creativity, innovation, flexibility, self-belief, problemsolving, resilience and purposeful collaboration”. The school recently launched a programme to help students develop the tools to become “compassionate leaders and positive change-makers”, primed to succeed in a 21st-century workplace, with a “trickle-down effect”, whereby older students inspire younger ones. Head Dr Frances Ramsey explains: “We believe the school should give them the skills and learning opportunities to equip them to work collaboratively with others.”

Antonia Beary, headmistress of Mayfield School, a leading Catholic boarding and day school in Sussex, sums up why single-sex brings out the best in girls.

“Girls today are growing up in a world where everyone seems, via their social media pages, to look ‘perfect’

and live a ‘perfect’ life. A single-sex education offers an antidote to this cult of selfies. When you play sport or perform on stage, you become less self-conscious about your appearance and more realistic about how people really look.” She adds: “As a rule, boys cope with making mistakes in front of girls more easily than girls cope with making mistakes in front of boys. Fear of failure holds girls back: they are more likely to take risks and express opinions in a single-sex school, and in so doing, they grow in confidence and resilience.”

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Girls’ schools boast many alumnae who are effusive about how their education helped them build the self-belief to lead and succeed. St Catherine’s School Bramley – a popular choice for weekly boarders from London – is one such place. A recent leaver, now studying at Cambridge, reflects: “I am immensely grateful to St Cat’s for allowing my confidence and drive to grow, without which I don’t think I would have got so much out of my time at uni. In a recent conversation with school friends, we all agreed the St Cat’s attitude sticks with you long after leaving and has proven invaluable over the last year of online learning.”

A current parent adds: “Girls have an empowered sense of being, but without arrogance, and are so supportive of each other. This helps creates an environment where everyone gives everything a go.”

Boarding schools outside of London such as Roedean and Cheltenham Ladies’ College have used International Women’s Day as an opportunity to reflect on what matters most today when it comes to educating young women. At Roedean this has led to a “holistic” ethos, with an emphasis on mindfulness and helping others, with a working farm on-site (allowing girls to tend to animals between lessons) and strong links to a homeless charity in Brighton. At Cheltenham Ladies’, the focus is very much on helping girls develop the self-assurance required for independent thought.

Says a school spokesperson: “Ultimately, if we can teach each girl the value of developing and living by her own definition of success, then our next generation of women will be equipped with the resilience to

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SUPPORTIVE ST CATHERINE’S, LEFT, GIVES GIRLS AN ENVIRONMENT TO GROW IN CONFIDENCE; BELOW: ART AT MAYFIELD, WHERE SINGLE SEX EDUCATION IS AN ‘ANTIDOTE TO THE CULT OF SELFIES’

challenge, reshape and enrich our communities, the flexibility to navigate new paths, and the selfconfidence to feel unashamedly empowered and fulfilled. Such women will be the mothers, partners, sisters, daughters and colleagues within our society, much better positioned to encourage and enable the same sense of meaning and purpose for everyone around them, regardless of gender.” goldophinandlatymer.com; mayfieldgirls.org; stcatherines. info; roedean.co.uk; cheltladiescollege.org

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THE DIRECTORY OUR PICK OF DAY SCHOOLS IN LONDON AND OUTSIDE THE CAPITAL values of “knowledge, compassion, spirit and perserverence”. Girls thrive in a kind and nurturing environment and, says headmaster Charles Fillingham, “learn to appreciate the culture and diversity of contemporary London”. Sixth form pupils can apply to be on the Head Girl’s Team as the school prepares pupils for leadership roles in society.

GODOLPHIN AND LATYMER SCHOOL Hammersmith, W6 0PG, 020 8741 1936 823 girls, 11-18, day school godolphinandlatymer.com

ELTHAM COLLEGE

Eltham, SE9 4QF, 020 8857 1455 870 pupils, girls and boys 7-18 elthamcollege.london Girls have been part of Eltham College sixth form for 40 years, but last year the school went fully co-ed. There is the dedicated David Robbins Sixth Form Space, study centre and gym. Class sizes are small, with typically 30 to 40 new students joining the year 11s as they move up to the sixth form. Tutoring and pastoral support is strong, with the ‘Elthamentors’ system to encourage students to engage with Old Elthamians.

DULWICH COLLEGE

Dulwich Common, SE21 7LD, 020 8693 3601 1,242 boys, 11-18, day and boarding school dulwich.org.uk Having celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2019, Dulwich College now looks to the future as an “academically selective and socially responsible” day school, with a small number of boarders. The lush green campus is just 12 minutes from central London. Music and drama are strong here. A high number of Alleynians, as old boys are known, go on to work in engineering, medicine and the law as well as increasingly entrepreneurial and cybernetic fields.

FRANCIS HOLLAND

Regent’s Park, NW1 6XR, 020 7723 0176 509 girls, 11-18, day school fhs-nw1.org.uk The sister school to Francis Holland in Sloane Square, this girls’ school shares the same

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With a holistic approach to education, Godolphin girls wear their academic achievements lightly and are encouraged to shine as scientists, entrepreneurs, Arkwright Engineering Scholars, debaters, Ogden Trust Physics Ambassadors, Amazon HQ App Designers, Biology Olympiads, Green activists and community volunteers. In 2018 the school launched the Social Impact Awards to encourage students to develop their own sustainable Social Impact projects.

HAMPTON SCHOOL

Hampton TW12 3HD, 020 8979 5526 1,243 boys, 11-18, day hamptonschool.org.uk Situated in 28 acres in southwest London, Hampton enjoys top-class sports facilities, including a 3G all-weather sports ground and its world-renowned Boat Club, thanks to its Thames-side location. Academically strong, ICT flourishes here, with three IT suits and two DT workshops. Its Talk! Series invites speakers which have recently included BBC New York correspondent Nick Bryant and the former Australian rugby captain Michael Lynagh.

per cent of year 13 students were awarded A* or A, with 25 pupils taking up Oxbridge places). Yet a focus on community service and helping local schools, makes for its apt slogan, “Beyond a School”.

MORE HOUSE SCHOOL

Knightsbridge, SW1X 0AA, 020 7235 2855 200 girls, 11-18, day school morehouse.org.uk Small class sizes, outstanding pastoral care, academic rigour, a Catholic ethos and the values of commitment, integrity and compassion underpin this girls’ school. Its Pont Street location means access to prime central London, whether backstage tours of the National Theatre or walking trips to galleries and museums. More’s Household is its Gifted and Talented programme with bookclubs a particular strength.

TRINITY SCHOOL

Croydon, CR9 7AT, 020 8656 9541 1,038 day pupils; 10+ to 18 boys; co-ed sixth form trinity-school.org Its mission is “The rigorous pursuit of excellence balanced by compassionate concern for individuals”. Trinity offers a vibrant atmosphere, first-class facilities and exceptional extra curricula offering (especially strong in music and sport), topped off with outstanding pastoral care within easy reach of central London. Its aim is for students to leave without a sense of entitlement, and “acknowledging the fact that there is always more to learn and others to learn from”.

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Marylebone, W1U 2QU, 0 20 7535 3530 337 pupils, 11-18 boys’ day school wetherbysenior.co.uk

Founded 450 years ago, the school in the heart of Highgate Village is currently undergoing a redevelopment programme which will include a revamp of the Sixth Form centre. Currently there are 350 in the sixth form. Academically very strong (last year 86

In Wetherby’s short history, it has built a reputation as a kind and caring school with high academic standards. It aims to prepare pupils to “meet the challenges of being a young man in the 21st century” (see p67).

Clubs include the Barometer Club for budding writers, journalists and critics and Model United Nations. Based in Marylebone, it offers clubs including boxercise, rock band, film club and digital animation.

Highgate, N6 4AY, 020 8340 1524 Prep (605 pupils) and senior school (1,246) girls and boys 3-18 highgateschool.org.uk

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What does modern boarding offer?

We talk to Caty Jaques deputy head at Hurst College and deputy head at Repton James Wilton

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he boarding school stereotype of cold corridors and draughty dorms deserves to be laid to rest. Warm, welcoming ‘home from home’ environments are part of modern boarding – and so much more has changed. Two deputy head teachers of boarding schools answer the question: why board?

What edge does boarding have over day school?

JW: “The world of work will require many soft skills such as compromise, clarity of communication, clarity of relationships, reconciliation of differences, resilience. Employers say that currently only 42 per cent of applicants have these skills to a sufficient level.

At day schools, where you have classroom interaction and short break times, there is some opportunity to communicate but not that much. However, if you are living 24/7 alongside people you are going to have to get good at that sort of thing. This is the power of going to a good modern boarding school. It’s an opportunity to develop young people’s characters, offering extraordinary opportunities. That’s the best reason to do it.”

CJ: “The big one here is independence. Students learn to manage their own time, belongings, laundry etc.

Whilst there is plenty of help and support on hand, it potentially equips them better for adulthood. They also learn to live with people that they wouldn’t naturally bond with – this is a skill that will serve them well in later life.”

How do you ensure children are happy?

JW: “Boarding school is now absolutely aiming to create something like a ‘home’. They should be secure, happy bases to be in. We use the best, cutting edge pastoral thinking and tools to create safe, positive spaces for children. Firstly we use effective social tracking – we engage pupils in a very clever system

based on wellbeing questionnaires. A programme devised by expert pastoral advisers will analyse these.

Secondly, we have a wellbeing manager and centralised pool of observers about how the school is working. It’s modern managed pastoral care and it works superbly.

Even during lockdown the pupils felt the schools was looking after them. Repton won an award for best response to remote learning in lockdown.”

CJ: “The days of ignoring homesickness are long gone, students have so many people around to support them and the Hurst philosophy of keeping busy tends to help. However, the whole of the pastoral team, including the housemasters/mistresses, Safeguarding Team, Chaplaincy and Senior Management team are always on hand to help. If required, we also have school counsellors available to help pupils navigate challenging times.”

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What are the advantages of flexi boarding?

CJ: Hurst moved away from full boarding about three years ago, as our rhythm is very much focused on those parents buying into the flexi and weekly boarding lifestyle. Parents and children who want a full-on five-day week, a match on Saturday and the right balance between home and school. Our flexi boarding is three nights a week – any three nights – and weekly boarding is five nights a week. The huge The London Guide to Schools | Autumn/Winter 2021

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advantage is that they allow for modern family life and the fact that both students and parents are very busy.

Boarding allows for most prep to be done at school, so that students are more likely to relax and spend time with their parents when they are at home. It will also take the burden of doing laundry off parents’ hands!

What’s a modern boarding house like?

CJ: Boarding houses are now cosy places, with plenty of modern comfortable furniture and appropriate kitchen and bathroom facilities. Our housemasters/ mistresses do everything they can to make them feel like home, with games, snooker, table tennis etc.

What out of hours activities are offered?

JW: “It’s always been true that boarding schools offers convenience on your doorstep, access to top facilities to all your passions, to allow for sport or music to flourish. (At Repton, 80 per cent of pupils represent the school at least at one sport. A third of Reptonians are engaged in Combined Cadet Force and a third play at least one instrument.) Also teachers at Repton are on site all the time.”

CJ: “One of the things students value most is social time with their friends away from a busy school day – being allowed to order a pizza and relax. There are also evening drama rehearsals, and early morning gym/swim sessions available, as well as sports matches against other houses, cinema evenings and trips out organised by the housemasters/mistresses. The other huge bonus is access to staff and older students when completing prep – there is normally somebody around who is able to help.”

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Does boarding help with social confidence?

CJ: The combination of sport/music/drama/dance all packed into a school week offers the opportunity for students to really discover themselves and work out what makes them tick. This in turn increases their confidence and interactions with others around them – in the Hurst community and beyond.

There are many opportunities to be involved with community and charity work. Above all else, nobody is beneath the radar or on the bench. Each student is an active member of the community who will be encouraged and supported to enable them to realise their potential – academic and otherwise.

JW: “Everyone at the schools is involved in care. If a girl is quieter than normal in a Spanish lesson, avoiding eye contact, then a single sentence observation is sent to the pastoral team. That way we have clear detailed evidence, you can see if a pattern is emerging by recording everything. Even when it comes to engaging, ebullient, curious children. this attitude to life can be so open that it wears them out. Some responses to our questionnaires show some children are over-trusting and therefore could be at risk when they go online or when it comes to certain friendship groups. We may as a result want them to engage in more reflective pursuits, more independent and solitary activities to see how they respond – if it freaks them out then we need to do some more work with them. In traditional boarding schools there was the germ of an idea to build resilient, confident people, but the modern version is a really positive thing and something boarding school can deliver.” repton.org; hppc.co.uk

SAFE AND HAPPY ADVANCED PASTORAL CARE AT REPTON ALLOWS BOARDERS TO ENJOY ALL THE BENEFITS OF LIVING IN A COMMUNITY

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Academic EXCELLENCE

One of the country’s foremost independent girls’ schools, The Abbey School celebrates success in all forms

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he Abbey School encourages girls from 3-18 to explore their own strengths and discover their passions through many opportunities, in and outside the classroom.

PRIMARY YEARS PROGRAMME

Since September, The Abbey School has embraced the internationally recognised and renowned Primary Years Programme (PYP) as an IB Candidate School.

The Primary Years Programme is the perfect preparation for secondary school and connects to the school’s Diploma Programme in the Sixth Form, where the school ranks in the top ten in the world.

The Primary Years Programme is about learning skills and how to apply knowledge. Learning does not fall into separate subject boxes, it’s about teaching analysis – a skill that crosses subject boundaries.

The programme is academically challenging, robust, innovative and outward-looking.

SIXTH FORM IB AND A LEVELS

Sixth Form provides a pathway to suit each student through the A Level and IB curriculum offerings.

The school’s internationally-minded ethos means that the school collaborates across divides and strives to provide an education that prepares students to step out into an uncertain world with confidence. Throughout the senior years, the school seeks to provide a ‘realworld’ education that goes outside the classroom to offer myriad opportunities for students. The Abbey School’s exceptional co-curricular provision is what sets the school apart: whatever your daughter’s enthusiasm, there will be an activity right for her.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

The academic results attained speak for themselves.

The A Level cohorts regularly achieve upwards of 70 per cent A*-A grades – enabling them to go on to study at the university that is right for them.

The school is one of the top performing IB schools academically. In 2021, students achieved an average of 40 points, compared to the global average of 30, placing the school as one of the leading IB Schools in the world.

Call 0118 987 2256, or visit theabbey.co.uk

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OUR PICK OF DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOLS IN LONDON AND OUTSIDE THE CAPITAL Cranleigh, a boarding school popular with London families and overseas students, set in rolling Surrey grounds. Outdoor education is key, with adrenaline-filled pursuits such as canoeing and climbing running alongside a full programme of traditional sports. The Old Cranleighan Society Network offers advice and mentors OCs through university and beyond.

internationals, as well as Wasps and Saracens rugby players.

HURSTPIERPOINT COLLEGE

Repton is a leading boarding and day school in the heart of England for girls and boys aged 3-18. Every aspect of school life at Repton interweaves – excellence in sports helps build academic achievement, sector-leading pastoral care underpins performance in every arena of the school and arts, drama and music forms rounded, culturally aware young adults ready to become global citizens. Reptonians thrive on the school’s sense of balance in all aspects of life, at school and beyond.

West Sussex, BN6 9JS, 01273 833 636 1,000+ pupils, 4-18, co-ed day and boarding hppc.co.uk

BERKHAMSTED

Hertfordshire, HP4 2BB, 01442 358000 2,000 pupils, prep (co-ed), girls 3-18, boys 3-18, day/boarding, co-ed sixth form berkhamsted.com A family of six schools, where girls and boys are taught together in the prep school until 11, then on separate campuses from 11-16 before joining together again for the co-ed sixth form. Within easy reach of London, the school develops “remarkable” people, a place where students can flourish without being an academic hothouse.

CHELTENHAM LADIES COLLEGE

Cheltenham, GL50 3EP, 01242 520691 840 pupils, girls 11-18, day and boarding cheltladiescollege.org Established in 1853 with just 82 pupils, CLC is today one of the top ranking girls’ schools in the country and the top overall boarding school for IB results in 2019. Strong in every field, but particularly debate, sport, the arts — yet still fun to be had with rock band club and upcycled fashion shows. Famous alumni include the indomitable Kristin Scott Thomas.

Recent leavers have gone on to study everything from Zoology and Neuroscience to Arabic and Fashion Design, with 13 girls in 2020 winning places at Oxbridge.

CRANLEIGH SENIOR SCHOOL

Cranleigh, GU6 8QH, 01483 542058 620 pupils, co-ed 13-18, day and boarding cranleigh.org Service, relationships, leadership and excellence are the four central values at

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Known as Hurst, a dynamic ‘all the way through’ school taking pupils from prep to sixth form on its huge campus on the South Downs. Trains from Victoria whisk London children to tiny Hassocks Station where a bus takes them to the school. Academic, yet strong in soft skills which equip children for life, from drama and dance to music and sport. There’s a warm community ethic and the ‘Hurst culture’ is one of inclusivity without entitlement.

MAYFIELD SCHOOL

East Sussex, TN20 6PH, 01435 874600 400+, 11-18, girls’ day and boarding school, mayfieldgirls.org A Catholic school in the Sussex countryside.

Girls can enjoy a wide variety of activities and the arts are particularly strong, with some of the best ceramics facilities in the country. Its ethos is to challenge the “stereotypical views of what girls can and should achieve”. Mayfield girls go on to become medics, engineers, architects and vets. London-based pupils board the school minibus outside the Old Vic theatre on Sundays.

REPTON SCHOOL

Repton, Derbyshire DE65 6FH 620 at Senior and 400 at Prep, girls and boys (70 per cent boarders, 30 per cent day pupils) Repton.org.uk

WELLINGTON COLLEGE

Berkshire, RG45 7PU 1,080 pupils, co-ed 13-18, day and boarding wellingtoncollege.org.uk Built in 1853 as a monument to the Duke of Wellington and set in 400 acres of parkland, an hour outside London and 40 minutes from Heathrow. Not one to rest on its laurels, Wellington is proud of its ground-breaking Wellbeing course and classes in philosophy and thinking. Academically high flying. Sport is outstanding, reaching national standards for polo, equestrianism and shooting as well as rugby, cricket and golf.

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MILL HILL SCHOOL

Westminster, SW1P 3PB, 020 7963 1000 750 pupils, boys 11-18, girls 16-18, day and boarding school westminster.org.uk

Established in 1807 and set in 150 acres of parkland, it’s hard to believe that Mill Hill School is just half an hour from central London. Vibrant with a global outlook, Mill Hill offers a modern, day and boarding school experience for pupils coming from a wide range of nationalities both in London and neighbouring counties. In recent years, the school has produced seven sporting

In the shadow of Westminster Abbey, founded in 1541, Westminster is the only ancient London school to still occupy its original site.

Its origins can be traced to a school established by the Benedictine monks of Westminster Abbey, and today it is a regular fixture at the top of the academic league tables. The school takes girls in the sixth form only. A quarter of students board, some are from overseas but many are Londoners who wish to avoid the commute and take advantage of excellent after-school clubs.

Mill Hill, NW7 1QS, 020 8959 1176 779 pupils, co-ed 13-18, day and boarding millhill.org.uk

Our schooldays are written in moments. Moments of discovery and creativity.

Moments of achievement and self-belief, whether that’s solving a complex equation, celebrating a momentous victory on the sports field, or performing on stage with friends.

At Mill Hill, we believe school is a time to celebrate being young, and we inspire pupils to create these special moments every day, supported and encouraged by our school

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family and our unique spirit of togetherness. And they thrive by engaging freely in the vast range of opportunities presented to them each day.

Our role is to prepare children for their future; our reward is to create the moments they will cherish forever. Moments we all want for our children.

Set across 150 acres of school grounds in North West London, we cater for boys and girls from 3 to 18, with full and weekly boarding available from 13+.

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TRADITION HAS IT Katie Hughes uncovers the weird and wonderful traditions that link schools to their illustrious past

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n many independent schools, you’re buying “the personality of the school”, Barnaby Lenon, chairman of the Independent Schools Council, said recently. And nowhere are these personalities better embodied than in the quirky traditions, uniforms and even slang upheld – over decades, and in some cases, centuries.

Take Christ’s Hospital in Horsham, where pupils still wear the school’s original Tudor uniform; a long wool coat and knee-length mustard yellow socks. They march into lunch six days a week, to the sound of the school band playing oboes, piccolos, tubas and drums.

As integral to Eton’s identity is the St Andrew’s Day Wall Game; played on a narrow strip of grass alongside a – not-so-straight – 18th-century wall. “The rules have been revised since 1849,” says the school, “but the game has remained essentially the same.” It starts “when around six of the 10 players from each side line up against the wall, the ball is rolled in, and battle is joined.”

As Christmas draws closer, thoughts at Winchester College traditionally turn to the Illumina Ceremony: an event that marks the 1862 removal of a wall between scholars and other pupils. And hundreds of candles will illuminate the ancient walls around the playing fields, while carols are sung around a bonfire.

At Harrow, the Christmas, or Michaelmas, term 2022 will be hotly anticipated. Spectators will celebrate the sound of pupils performing the Churchill Songs at the Royal Albert Hall – a tradition repeated every five years. The songs were once described by

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• ‘Beaks’ are teachers at Eton, Harrow and Charterhouse, because of the beak-like mortar boards that they once wore.

• ‘A tosh after eccer’ at Harrow is a bath or shower after games.

• ‘The abracadabra’ is Eton’s basic academic timetable, while ‘hashes’ are lessons at Charterhouse, and ‘banco’ is prep or homework, because boys used to sit on benches to do it.

• Terms are called ‘halves’ at Eton and Quarters at Charterhouse. And, at Winchester, the year’s divided into ‘short half’, ‘common time’ and ‘cloister time’.

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Winston Churchill as “the most precious inheritance of all Harrovians” and are just part of the school’s musical heritage. Since the school’s first song was written in 1864, pupils sing at every opportunity, from concerts to old-boy gatherings. In the summer term, girls finishing at Benenden in Kent will process through a floral archway to bid farewell – as hundreds have done so in the century or so before them. Rituals ensure their school lives up to its household name. As Barnaby Lenon say, it’s “the funny uniform, the long line of distinguished alumni and the ties with the past” that give many independent schools the “personality” that sets them apart. L christs-hospital.org.uk; etoncollege.com; winchestercollege.org; harrowschool.org.uk; benenden.school; charterhouse.org.uk

UNIQUE PERSONALITY AT CHRIST’S HOSPITAL IN HORSHAM, WEST SUSSEX, THE SCHOOL BAND PLAYS AS PUPILS MARCH INTO LUNCH IN THEIR TUDOR UNIFORMS

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Many of our parents relocate from London, looking to settle in the area so their daughter can come to St Catherine’s. We’ve created a brief guide to help you explore the local area and consider possible places to call home.

Email Sally Manhire on prepadmissions@stcatherines.info or call 01483 899665 and we’ll send your guide to you straight away.

Good luck with the house hunting!

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A Girls’ Catholic Independent School for 11 to 18 year olds in the heart of Knightsbridge

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CULINARY TRAVEL The UK hotels that pair exquisite accommodation with indulgent restaurants WHATLEY MANOR, COTSWOLDS

A charming 23-bedroom country manor house and spa (above) located in the Cotswolds with an in-house restaurant boasting two Michelin stars. The Dining Room showcases chef Niall Keating’s modern British cuisine with French, Japanese and Korean influences.

Sustainability is at the core of the restaurant’s ethos, with produce sourced locally, beef from neighbour Tom Wakefield’s farm and even their own Whatley Manor Citrus Vodka, infused with citrus ‘waste’ from the kitchens. Rooms from £279 per night. whatleymanor.com

THE VINYARD, BERKSHIRE

Chef Tom Scade was appointed executive chef at The Vineyard after relocating from The Ritz in 2019. At the hotel’s main 80-seat restaurant, modern European dishes (top left) combine classical techniques with seasonal British produce. The dual level restaurant leads on from the hotel’s art-filled bar. The hotel’s main focus is wine, and oenophiles will enjoy the expertly picked pairings from head sommelier, Romain Bourger, who won Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year in 2019. Rooms from £225 per night. the-vineyard.co.uk

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MOOR HALL, L ANCASHIRE

Moor Hall is a stunning Grade II listed building that is steeped in history dating back to the 13th century. The on-site restaurant has recently won the coveted title of National Restaurant of the Year for the second year running, and is the proud owner of two Michelin-stars and five AA Rosettes. Food (bottom left) is almost entirely sourced from Lancashire, with chef Mark Birchall using produce grown within the venue’s own five-acre estate. Rooms rates are from £220 per night. moorhall.com L

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ICONIC STR EETS OF

HAMPSTEAD Ruth Bloomfield takes a tour of the cobbled alleyways and charming high street a stone’s throw from the Heath

Opposite page from top: Flask Walk is a cobbled side street with a handful of boutique independents and antiques shops, as well as The Flask, a local favourite; Kenwood House, a former stately home on the northern side of Hampstead Heath

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nce prized for the healing waters drawn from its wells, Hampstead evolved into an upscale urban village refuge for left-leaning novelists, artists, actors, and thinkers. But its “trendy lefty” reputation has been almost completely eroded by the escalating cost of its sweet countryish cottages, elegant townhouses and modern trophy houses. The chattering classes have been priced out, and today Hampstead’s homes are far more likely to be owned by City bankers, international entrepreneurs and oligarchs.

But there is one thing about this rarefied spot which never seems to change.

Hampstead is a magnet for the seriously famous, from Helena Bonham Carter to the late George Michael. Today’s batch

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of young stars who love Hampstead for the open space of the heath, the laid back atmosphere, and the beauty of its homes include pop star Harry Styles, Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor, and Emilia Clarke, of Game of Thrones fame.

AT FIRST GL ANCE

Climb to the top of Parliament Hill and, on a clear day, you will be rewarded by a view of the whole of London spread out at your feet. This swathe of ancient heathland is one of London’s highest points, and Hampstead itself has long been considered one of its finest places to live.

On the walk back down to Hampstead village, it is not hard to imagine you are in the actual countryside, what with the greenery all around you, the quaint pubs,

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Two things that Hampstead does particularly well are traditional pubs and cosy cafés. In the former category there is the wood panelled 18th century Holly Bush on Holly Mount, The Wells Tavern (below) and The Flask, which has a lovely light conservatory dining room. Notable amongst cafés is the Coffee Cup, which has been serving coffee and pastries to hungry Hampsteadites for at least half a century. Newer arrivals to the area include Ginger & White, Le Pain Quotidien and Gail’s Bakery. For dinner the sushi and yakitori at Jin Kinchi are a real treat (you can sit by the grill and watch the chefs working), or contemporary seafood restaurant The Fish Café (above). Finally, 28 Church Row serves outstanding tapas in a cosy setting.

and the friendly dog-walking locals saying hello. The vibe in the centre of the village is more affluent market town than out-inthe-sticks, and is often busy with shoppers exploring its boutiques and cafés.

But the real charm of Hampstead village lies away from the High Street where you will find narrow, twisty streets of picture postcard cottages, impressive villas and townhouses, and cobbled alleyways like Flask Walk lined with independent shops, cafés and pubs.

James Diaper, head of sales at the Savills office in Hampstead sums up its appeal thus: “The heath, the heath, the heath.

Sure there are other areas with beautiful parks but you can’t lose yourself in a park the way you can on the heath, and still have central London so close by.”

WHY ICONIC

At 790 acres, Hampstead Heath is more than twice the size of Hyde Park and easily large enough to get a bit lost in. Its bathing ponds are hugely popular – hardy swimmers take to the water 365 days a year – and the lido at Parliament Hill Fields is packed on sunny days.

The heath is home to Kenwood House, a lovely 17th century mansion which is open to the public and has an impressive collection of Old Masters, including pieces

by Vermeer and Rembrandt. Kenwood also hosts concerts in the summer.

Hampstead is also a good place to explore some of London’s smaller museums, notably Keats House, former home of the romantic poet, the Georgian beauty Fenton House, The London Magazine 89

which has a stunning walled garden, and Burgh House, a Queen Anne mansion which hosts exhibitions and concerts.

The Everyman Hampstead is one of the UK’s original arthouse cinemas, while Hampstead Theatre (which is, strictly speaking, nearby in Swiss Cottage) is one of London’s best off-West End venues.

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This page, clockwise from top left: The much-loved Holly Bush pub; the view from Hampstead Heath stretches across the city; the famed antiques shop on Flask Walk; Bread Ahead has a boutique bakery located in Hampstead

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South Hampstead High School and Channing School (both girls) are amongst the top-performing schools in the country, as is Highgate School which is co-ed and a pleasant school run walk across the heath.

Hampstead is home to a litany of fashion and interiors brands. You can update your wardrobe at Nicole Farhi – the designer and her husband, the playwright Sir David Hare are local residents – or at Hobbs’s first-ever branch, founded by Yoram and Marilyn Anselm, also locals, in 1981.

These British fashion stalwarts are joined by more contemporary names such as Reiss, Comptoir Des Cottoniers, Maje, and Whistles. On the home front there is Farrow & Ball and kitchen shops like Le Creuset or the Borough Kitchen Cook Shop & Cook School.

There are also some excellent independent galleries, notably the Catto Gallery, which has been selling artwork for more than three decades.

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Hampstead is the nerve centre of north London’s clutch of high performing private schools and its state schools are top drawer.

For primary-age children the wide choice includes The Academy School and Hampstead Hill School (both independent) and Christ Church Primary (state). All three are rated “outstanding” by Ofsted.

For older students The Academy School’s senior school is also rated “outstanding”, and parents also rate the all-through University College School.

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COUNTRYSIDE FEEL Above: Hampstead is known for its charming, village-like Victorian cottages

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While the pandemic has been tough on prime central London, Hampstead has held its own. Jon Hughes, a director of Dexters, estimates that prices have increased by a solid, if not stellar, three to five per cent in the past year. Although the market is constrained by NW3’s high prices, Hughes says it hasn’t suffered, like prime central London, from the absence of overseas buyers over the past 18 months. This is because, while he estimates that around one in five homes in Hampstead goes to an overseas buyer, they tend to be looking for a main home, not an addition to an international portfolio. “They tend to be people who have lived in London for years and are very settled here,” says Hughes.

Since Covid-19 erupted, the busiest section of the Hampstead housing market has been in the £2m to £3m bracket, which would buy a three- to five bedroom family house. Hampstead also has trophy streets of “ambassadorial” homes – notably Redington Road, Greenaway Gardens, and Templewood Avenue – where houses sell for between £5m and £15m. There are also superstreets like Whitestone Lane, recently listed by property portal Mouseprice as one of the ten most expensive streets in Britain with an average price of £14.4m during the past decade.

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AN INCREASE IN JUST UNDER 19 YEARS.

RELATIVE VALUES • In 2021 homes in Hampstead have sold for an average of £1,096 per square foot, up 27 per cent in the last decade.

• The most expensive home was an eight-bedroom house on Elsworthy Road which sold for £26.5 million in April 2021.

• The most expensive price per sq ft was paid in June for a six-bed house on Wadham Gardens – £2,756 per sq ft.

• There are currently 299 homes for sale in Hampstead, ranging from a £275,000 studio flat (£818 per sq ft) to a 12-bedroom house priced at £19 million or £1,118 per sq ft.

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GAINSBOROUGH HOUSE

HOLLY MOUNT

A unique low-rise Mediterranean style two-bedroom villa converted from stables and once the residence of the Mayor of Hampstead. Agent: savills.com

A beautiful penthouse apartment, offering expansive split-level accommodation with panoramic views from the three terraces. Agent: hamptons.co.uk

A Georgian three-bedroom home on Holly Mount in the heart of charming Hampstead Village.

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PROPERTY NEWS

Redrawing the map As the city evolves and wealth spreads out, the definition of Prime Central London is changing, finds Zoe Dare Hall

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e are all familiar with the Prime Central London stalwarts – Kensington and Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Belgravia, the golden postcodes that have drawn London’s wealthiest buyers for centuries. But it’s time to redraw the map, says Cluttons in its Evolution of Prime Central London report.

Location and value are part of the jigsaw, but Brexit, Covid and longer-term issues such as lifestyle preferences and climate change have made people reconsider where they want to live in London and added new postcodes to the mix. And PCL, as a result, is heading south.

Prime South Bank schemes such as One Tower Bridge and One Blackfriars have seen top end prices hit £2,500 per square foot. “The South Bank has evolved beyond all recognition in 20 years and, thanks to the Shard, it has become of international interest,” says James Hyman, Cluttons’ head of residential. “It hosts half of London’s top tourist attractions, and it’s separated from PCL only by 200 yards and the river. It’s only a matter of time before the South Bank is a PCL postcode.”

Nine Elms, with its newly opened Northern Line extension, “is the perfect place-making story and has every possibility to become PCL,” says Hyman, situated as it is directly opposite Chelsea.

And already part of the PCL club, he argues, is Victoria, “which is now a strong retail and residential location that has subtly blended into Belgravia. PCL is driven by values of upwards of £2,000 per sq ft – and regeneration can see new areas become PCL almost under the radar.”

Values in many pockets of London may be

hitting prime – or super-prime – levels, and demand for property has been high in the past year, driven by domestic buyers who are no longer tethered to the office commute and seeking greater space.

But the ‘C’ in PCL counts for much.

Dulwich, says Knight Frank partner Andrew Groocock, has been one of his agency’s busiest offices since Covid struck, because of its big houses, sought-after schools and green spaces. Such drivers have kept such outer-prime areas buoyant, too, while classic PCL areas have seen values fall by 20 per cent. “But Dulwich is too far away to be PCL,” he says.

There’s no doubt, though, that the notion of golden locations is becoming ever more fluid. “From a buyer’s perspective, it’s far more about product than postcode now,” says Groocock. “That’s driven by a lot of new developments that offer amazingly kitted-out properties with

good outside space, home offices, great amenities and services. It’s all about placemaking and offering a proper work/life divide. It has changed how people perceive where they want to live.”

Demand has “gone through the roof” in Wandsworth, he adds, “as people who would usually have bought in Chelsea are realising they can get a much bigger house there instead”. A “villagey” feel and sense of community are more sought-after than ever, now that Londoners are spending more time than before at home. “It’s removing the blinkers from buyers who would previously have said ‘I only want PCL’s golden postcodes’,” says Groocock.

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BEAUTIFUL SOUTH Above: Exceeding 2,770sq ft, The Rosemary in Shad Thames, SE1, offers contemporary living with has three bedrooms, three en-suite bathrooms and on the fourth floor an 800 sq ft terrace offering unrestricted views of the river and out towards Canary Wharf. £4m, through cluttons.com

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LONDON LIFE

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he autumn and winter domestic refurbishments, sketched out during the summer on Cornish or Balearic beaches – are now in advanced planning. But anyone embarking on a project, inspired by much scrolling through such websites as Soho Home and Architectural Digest, faces an array of challenges. The new London interior zeitgeist may be softer and less assertive, but achieving this look will be challenging, thanks to the pandemic.

A combination of inflation and supply chain issues, arising from Covid dislocation, is making materials, like plaster and wood, more expensive and harder to obtain.

Also eco-consciousness has been raised, in the wake of last month’s COP26 summit. Can you profess to love the planet if you are unaware of the carbon emissions produced by the installation of a new highend kitchen?

Strolling past a Notting Hill property in mid-renovation, surrounded by skips laden with torn out kitchen units, I heard a couple comment on their neighbour’s failure to upcycle or recycle: “Not very sustainable,” he said. She nodded in agreement.The expression of such sentiments no longer smacks of ER (Extinction Rebellion) sympathies, but more of a recognition that concern for ESG (environment, sustainability, governance) is fast becoming mainstream.

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places for quiet contemplation and home office with doors, rather than nooks with Recycling a kitchen saves desks. Now it seems that any conversion does not take account of these 5,000kg of carbon, as any that requirements could appear outdated before child who reveres Greta it is even completed.

The budgets for kitchens seem set to be Thunberg will tell you devoted more to comfort than the shock and awe of monstrous-sized ranges and who reveres Greta Thunberg will tell you. fridges.Wouldn’t the deVol Haberdasher’s While the couple examined the other kitchen, with its glass-fronted doors, contents of the skip, I wondered about the similar to the shelving in an early 20th rest of the remodelling of the house. century haberdashery, be more soothing Would it conform to the new preferences than a surfeit of steel? for a London family dwelling formed This kitchen starts at about £30,000, in lockdowns? This period exposed the but some households will spend closer downside of vast open plan spaces. Privacy to £200,000, opting for accessories like can be lacking and the noise of family a 19th century scullery table from the members socialising can interrupt others IstDibs site, or an antique Persian rug trying to work. from Anboise, a site that offers a blend In the early summer, tenants in the luxe of the contemporary and the pre-loved. rental market were seeking homes with Many will be opting for redecoration only. But a need for ease and reassurance will be influencing these makeovers.

Martin Waller of Andrew Martin, the design empire, senses that the sharpedged, slightly intimidating look that has ruled for more than a decade is being displaced. “Homes have become an even higher priority than before in people’s lives, especially as they have discovered that they can actually get quite a lot done there, rather than rushing from pillar to post. Since the home is now their sanctuary, they are making it the focus of their spending.”

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A £200,000 kitchen? With our homes becoming ‘the focus of our spending’, Londoners are not holding back on interior design

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Well-presented family home Queensdale Place, W11

Holland Park Underground Station: 0.5 miles

An attractive family house in Queensdale Place finished to a high standard throughout, 2 reception rooms, principal en suite bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, 4 further bedrooms, bathroom, wet room, patio, access to large flat roof, EPC = C

Freehold | 2,097 sq ft | Guide £3.8 million

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Magnificently proportioned house Alexander Square, SW3 South Kensington Underground Station: 0.3 miles Grade II listed family house presented in very good condition throughout, entrance hall, double reception room, kitchen, dining room, principal en suite bedroom, 4 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 cloakrooms, utility room, storage vault, garden, private parking, access to communal gardens

Freehold | 3,652 sq ft | Guide £9.25 million

William Duckworth-Chad Savills Sloane Street Residential Sales 020 7590 5076 wdchad@savills.com

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Attractive freehold house Salisbury Place, W1H Baker Street Underground Station: 0.2 miles, Marylebone Station: 0.3 miles Situated in the heart of Marylebone Village and minutes walk to The Regent's Park this fabulous mews house is superbly located for the world class restaurants, cafes and shopping amenities of Marylebone, Oxford Street and the West End, entrance hall, 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms (3 en suite), 2 further bathrooms, conservatory, roof terrace, garage, EPC = D

Freehold | 3,974 sqft | Guide £6.25 million

Nick Poppe Savills Marylebone & Fitzrovia Residential Sales 020 3527 0400 npoppe@savills.com

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Family home with river views Cheyne Walk, SW10 Fulham Broadway Underground Station: 1 mile Beautifully presented Grade II listed townhouse with excellent entertaining space looking out onto the River Thames, entrance hall, double reception room, open plan kitchen/dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, cloakroom, office/playroom, private patio garden

Freehold | 2,250 sq ft | Guide £3.65 million

Matthew Morton-Smith Savills Chelsea Residential Sales 020 7578 9005 mmsmith@savills.com

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Immaculate family home St. Ann's Hill, SW18

Wandsworth Town Station: 0.6 miles 2 reception rooms, kitchen, principal bedroom suite, 3 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, rear garden, set back from the road, cellar, EPC = D

Freehold | 2,403 sq ft Guide £2 million Adam Dryden-Peck Savills Wandsworth Residential Sales 020 8877 4822 adpeck@savills.com

Stunning family house Petworth Street, SW11

Clapham Junction Station: 1.4 miles Reception room, kitchen/family room, principal bedroom suite, 4 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, south-facing private garden, cellar, EPC = C

Freehold | 2,270 sq ft Guide £3 million Mayow Short Savills Battersea Park Residential Sales 020 3402 1900 mshort@savills.com

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De Vere Gardens, W8 An elegant and attractive lateral apartment extending to 2704 sq ft on the second floor of this well run portered mansion block.

4 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms - Guest Cloakroom - 2 Reception Rooms - Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Balcony - Lift - Porter EPC Rating D

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unique seven bedroom house situated within one of London's most exclusive districts. This luxury residence combines cutting-edge contemporary and classic design and enjoys a charming view over private gardens, offering a sense of tranquillity in the centre of London.

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Guide price £32,500,000 Knight Frank Knightsbridge stuart.bailey@knightfrank.com 020 4502 8187

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ituated on a desirable private road lies this wonderful five bedroom, Grade II listed family home. Located conveniently near Primrose Hill and Camden, this property offers outdoor space ideal for entertaining.

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Guide price £3,850,000 Freehold Knight Frank Belsize Park orly.lehmann@knightfrank.com 020 4502 8163

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n impressive first floor flat in a wide building on Eaton Place. The flat is immaculately presented throughout and features an exceptionally well-proportioned drawing room with three floor to ceiling windows, more than 4m high ceilings, and a full-width balcony across the frontage.

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Guide price £3,500,000 Leasehold Knight Frank Belgravia & Westminster bertie.hare@knightfrank.com 020 4502 7056

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his fantastic Victorian family home is set over three storeys on a quiet residential street and offers well balanced accommodation. Having been recently refurbished by the current owners, the house is presented in an excellent condition.

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Guide price £1,400,000 Freehold Knight Frank Battersea & Riverside keir.waddell@knightfrank.com 020 3925 1046

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In a music streaming, playlist sharing world, there are still those who want the richness of vinyl

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Glebe Place, SW3 Situated on one of Chelsea’s best regarded streets, which runs south from King’s Road into Old Chelsea, and is renowned for its artistic history.

This family house is beautifully presented and benefits from a west facing garden of approximately 70 ft (21m). Approx. 3,127 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, open-plan dining room, utility room, dressing room, cinema room, cloakroom, garden.

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Victoria Square, SW1W A most attractive stucco fronted home arranged over five floors, ideally located close to the restaurants and amenities of Belgravia.

Approx. 2,524 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, open-plan dining room, study, cellar, cloakroom, communal garden. £2,500 pw

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Belgravia – 020 3151 6460

Brackley Road, W4 This striking Victorian terraced house has been recently refurbished to the highest standard throughout, while retaining a wealth of its original features and character. Approx. 1,878 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, open-plan dining room, cellar, cloakroom, terrace, garden.

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Chiswick – 020 3151 7253

Richard Mackarel Lettings - Belgravia

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Parkgate Road, SW11 Close to the green spaces of Battersea Park, this substantial family home offers a fully flexible living space, with an extended kitchen that is perfect for entertaining. Approx. 2,886 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, open-plan dining room, games room, cloakroom, balcony, garden.

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Battersea – 020 3151 5529

Drakefield Road, SW17 Occupying the lower levels of a grand Victorian building, this immaculately presented maisonette boasts a landscaped south facing garden with a summer house to the rear. Approx. 1,671 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, open-plan kitchen, garden, summer house.

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Clapham – 020 3151 6205

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St. Margarets Street, Kent This magnificent Grade ll Listed Georgian mansion offers an abundance of bespoke period features, from ceiling roses to hand painted wallpaper.

Approx. 5,486 sq ft.

5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (2 en suite), 3 reception rooms, dining room, study, wine cellar, garden room, workshop, storage room, garden, off-street parking.

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With 12 offices in prime central London and over 70 across the capital, Dexters is London’s leading Independent Estate Agency.

Fairhazel Gardens, NW6 £5,095,000

Ideally located for all the amenities of South Hampstead, a five bedroom family home which has been tastefully refurbished by the current owners. This house has spacious accommodation with impressive reception areas offering excellent entertaining space, perfect for hosting friends and family. The rear patio leading directly to communal gardens completes the package, energy rating d.

Dexters West Hampstead. 349 West End Lane, London, NW6 1LT T: 020 7644 9300 E: westhampsteadsales@dexters.co.uk

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Highgate West Hill, N6 £5,250,000

With the open spaces of Hampstead Heath on your doorstep, an exceptional Georgian house set behind a sweeping driveway with a garage and parking. There is plenty of living space with five bedrooms, two formal reception rooms, a dining room and a large garden. Offering high ceilings and period details throughout, this family home is full of character and charm, energy rating d.

Dexters Highgate. 35 Highgate High Street, London, N6 5JT T: 020 8545 8584 E: highgatesales@dexters.co.uk

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With 12 offices in prime central London and over 70 across the capital, Dexters is London’s leading Independent Estate Agency.

New Drum Street, E1 £1,600 per week

A unique three double bedroom penthouse apartment with views across the capital. The modern open plan kitchen and living area is the heart of this home and leads on to a double height private terrace, ideal for entertaining. This penthouse apartment has Aldgate East tube station on its doorstep and the vast array of shops, restaurants and bars of Spitalfields and Whitechapel are under half a mile away, energy rating b.

Dexters City. 5 Sandys Row, London, E1 7HW T: 020 7392 9111 E: citylettings@dexters.co.uk

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Upper Ground, SE1 £3,300 per week

Situated on the 34th floor within this exclusive development, a three bedroom apartment extending to 1,950 sq. ft of living space. The property features double height floor to ceiling windows offering uninterrupted views of the Thames and the London skyline. Located in the heart of London’s South Bank and with easy access to local transport links.

Close by you will find world class theatres, art centres and galleries.

Dexters London Bridge. 54 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1XL T: 020 7650 5101 E: londonbridgelettings@dexters.co.uk

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Gloucester Gardens, Bayswater, W2 £1,650,000

A stunning apartment with stylish interiors featuring a south facing full width terrace and access to shared gardens.

Exquisite and stylish | Newly renovated | Three bedrooms | Two bathrooms (one en suite) Modern kitchen | Balcony and gardens | Grade ll listed | Leasehold

BAYSWATER.SALES@KFH.CO.UK | 020 7724 1222

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Bramham Gardens, Earls Court, SW5 £2,350,000

An unmodernised four bedroom property that benefits from high ceilings, period features, views and access to a large private garden square.

Four bedrooms | Three bathrooms | Two reception rooms | High ceilings Communal gardens | Ground floor | Share of Freehold | EPC rating C | Leasehold

EARLSCOURT.SALES@KFH.CO.UK | 020 7740 2020

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Effie Road, Fulham, SW6 £1,035,000

A beautifully presented three bedroom maisonette with a lovely terrace centrally located on a quiet tree lined residential street.

Three bedrooms | Dining room | Central location | Period maisonette Tree lined street | Sunny terrace | EPC Rating E | Leasehold

FULHAM.SALES@KFH.CO.UK | 020 7731 0051

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Gloucester Terrace, Bayswater, W2 £950,000

Magnificent high ceilings, grand proportions and a full width balcony terrace make this stunning first floor apartment a stylish home.

Two double bedrooms | One bathroom | Reception room | Stunning first floor flat | High ceilings Dark wood flooring | Stainless steel kitchen | Grade II listed building | Share of Freehold

BAYSWATER.SALES@KFH.CO.UK | 020 7724 1222

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Clonmel Road, Fulham SW6

£2,900,000 Freehold

A fabulous and truly exceptional fully extended five-bedroom house including a full basement in this highly desirable location.

2,920 sq ft (271 sq m) Drawing room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Sitting room | Principal bedroom | Four further bedrooms Five bathrooms | Cloakroom | Utility room | Garden | EPC rating D

Fulham 020 7731 7100 | fulham@struttandparker.com

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Albert Hall Mansions, Kensington Gore SW7

£4,250,000 Share of Freehold

A spacious and elegant three-bedroom flat adjacent to The Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park.

1,853 sq ft (172.1 sq m) Entrance hall | Reception room | Dining room | Kitchen | Principal en suite bedroom | Two further double bedrooms Two shower rooms | Two balconies | Lift | Store room | 24-hour porterage | EPC rating D

Sloane Street 020 7235 9959 | sloanestreet@struttandparker.com

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St Stephens Gardens, Notting Hill W2 £1,525,000 Share of Freehold

Onslow Gardens, South Kensington SW7 £4,000 per week Unfurnished

A well presented three-bedroom duplex apartment with a private south-facing balcony. This apartment offers excellent entertaining space and an abundance of natural light.

This super townhouse with a private garden benefits from an impressive first floor double reception room opening onto a terrace, a lovely conservatory room, and is perfect for entertaining.

1,408 sq ft (130.8 sq m) Kitchen | Reception/dining room | Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom | Two further bedrooms | Bathroom | EPC rating D

3,209 sq ft (298 sq m) Reception room | Principal bedroom with en suite | Four further bedrooms | Family bathroom | Shower room | Study | Garden EPC rating D

Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 | nottinghill@struttandparker.com

South Kensington 020 3930 2588 | SouthKensingtonletting@struttandparker.com

Chapel Street, Belgravia SW1X £6,923 per week

Fulham Park Gardens, Fulham SW6 £1,875 per week Part Furnished

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An exceptional family home in prime Belgravia.

A gorgeous five double bedroom semi-detached family house located on a lovely residential street in Fulham.

4,104 sq ft (381.2 sq m) Reception room | Dining room | Study | Kitchen | TV room | Four bedrooms | Seven bathrooms | Gym | Patio | Garden | Terrace EPC rating C

2,353 sq ft (218.56 sq m) Five bedrooms | Study/bedroom | Three bathrooms | Reception room | Kitchen/dining room | Conservatory | Media room | Utility room | Garden | EPC rating E

Sloane Street 020 7235 9959 | sloanestreetlettings@struttandparker.com

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Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill W11 £4,000 per week Unfurnished

Blore House, Chelsea SW10 £4,950,000

Beautifully presented family home just moments away from the amenities of Notting Hill, including grocers and cafes to stunning restaurants and family run food stalls.

A rare opportunity to acquire this exceptional south-facing lateral apartment with an abundance of natural light throughout, located within the prestigious Kings Chelsea development.

3,592 sq ft (367 sq m) Kitchen/reception room | Dining room | Sitting room | Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom | Six further bedrooms | Four further bathrooms | Garden | Off-street parking | Terrace | EPC rating D

2,722 sq ft (252.8 sq m) Kitchen/breakfast area | Reception/dining room | Utility | Principal bedroom with en suite | Two further en suite bedrooms | Communal gardens | Swimming pool | Gym | Tennis court | Parking | EPC rating D

Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 | nottinghilllettings@struttandparker.com

Chelsea SW10 020 3813 9417 | ChelseaSW10@struttandparker.com

Elvaston Place, South Kensington SW7 £1,395,000 Share of Freehold

Campden Hill Road, Kensington W8 £2,450,000

An immaculate one/two-bedroom flat on a prestigious South Kensington street, close to Hyde Park.

A stunning and newly refurbished lateral three-bedroom ground floor apartment in this popular portered building.

685 sq ft (64 sq m) Kitchen/reception room | Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom Study/bedroom two | Second bathroom | Utility room EPC rating D

1,666 sq ft (154.8 sq m) Reception room | Dining area | Kitchen | Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom | Two further bedrooms | Two additional shower rooms | Porter | Lift | EPC rating E

South Kensington 020 3930 2588 | southkensington@struttandparker.com

Kensington 020 7938 3666 | kensington@struttandparker.com

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BEDFORD ROW, SE1

GUIDE PRICE £4,250,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD 5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

3 reception rooms

With almost 4,000 sq/ft of character-filled space, this house boasts large windows throughout allowing a plethora of natural light, finished to an impressively high standard throughout with electronic access to two private garden squares. EPC: B 020 3355 4904

124 SALES

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COPSE HILL, SW20

£3,250 PCM (SHORT LET AVAILABLE) 2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 reception room

An exceptional apartment on the first floor of an imposing period property, beautifully refurbished. The open plan reception room is well-proportioned, has a feature fireplace and a stunning kitchen and to the rear is a large communal garden. EPC: D 020 3918 2922

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BALLAST QUAY, SE10

GUIDE PRICE £2,500,000 FREEHOLD 6 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 reception rooms

A Grade II Listed river-facing Georgian house extending to circa 2,500 sq ft, with period features throughout including sash windows, parquet flooring and feature fireplaces.

There is a large south facing roof terrace and generous secluded garden.

020 3918 7641

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OAKLEY STREET, SW3

GUIDE PRICE £5,500,000 FREEHOLD 7 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 reception rooms

A wonderful example of an Oakley Street house, offering many character period features and with a lovely 66’ garden as well as two terraces, plus a modern kitchen/ dining room, private media room and with open views to the rear. EPC: E 020 3918 4577

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Mascotte Road

Putney SW15

£1,100,000 freehold

A charming three-bedroom Victorian terraced house beautifully decorated throughout.

Located on a quiet residential road in the heart of West Putney.

EPC rating C West Putney

020 8104 7531 central.enquiries@chestertons.com

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128 SALES

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Academy Gardens

Kensington W8

£8,000,000 leasehold

An exceptional three-bedroom duplex apartment with a private balcony located on the first and second floors within one of London’s most exclusive gated developments.

EPC rating C Kensington

020 7182 1400 central.enquiries@chestertons.com

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Queensmill Road

Fulham SW6

£965,000 share of freehold

A stunning three-bedroom, two-bathroom split level period property with a roof terrace.

The property is within a sought-after area of Fulham, close to Bishops Park and Fulham Palace.

EPC rating C Munster Road

020 7182 1407 central.enquiries@chestertons.com

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Chisholm Road

Richmond TW10

£2,850,000 freehold

A semi-detached Victorian home with five-bedrooms, four-bathrooms, three reception-rooms and modern kitchen. The property further benefits from a west-facing landscaped garden and views into Richmond Park.

EPC rating D

Richmond

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Belgravia | Chelsea | Kensington | Knightsbridge | Mayfair | Westminster

Albert Gate Court, Knightsbridge SW1X Guide price £2,950 per week

A stunning first floor apartment, situated in a wonderful location opposite Hyde Park and within walking distance of both Knightsbridge and Kensington.

4 double bedrooms | 4 bathrooms (all en suite) | Double reception room | Balcony facing Hyde Park | Modern kitchen | First floor | Concierge | Furnished | Approx. 2,336 sq ft (217 sq m) | EPC: E

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Belgravia | Chelsea | Kensington | Knightsbridge | Mayfair | Westminster

Southbank Tower, Southbank SE1 Guide price £2,300,000 Leasehold: 992 years remaining

Southbank Tower combines luxury living with breath-taking views of the city skyline and iconic landmarks.

3 Double bedrooms | Bathroom | En suite shower room | Double reception room with winter garden | Open Plan Kitchen | 24 hour concierge | Sky Garden | Cinema | Luxury Gym and Spa | Swimming pool | Approx, 1,344 sq ft (118 sq m) | EPC: B 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available, prices range from £2,000,000 to £12,000,000

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Television Centre, White City W12 A superb lateral penthouse apartment situated within the famous Television Centre complex Leasehold | £5,995,000 | 3 bedrooms | EPC rating: B A truly special penthouse apartment situated on the eighth floor of the newly built Crescent building. The apartment has been interior designed to an immaculate standard with exceptional ceiling volume throughout, and focussed around a spectacular reception/living and dining room with a separate kitchen which leads onto a huge wrap around terrace.

The property further comprises of the principal suite with walk in wardrobes, two further bedroom suites with private terraces and a media room/ study. The property benefits from comfort cooling and underfloor heating, a utility room, a guest cloakroom, the buildings lift & 24/7 concierge services and use of the complex’s incredible facilities; including, the reception lobby, lounge, meeting room, workspaces, screening room, communal gardens, House Gym spa and health club managed by Soho House. Allocated basement parking is available by separate negotiation.

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Curlew Street, Shad Thames SE1 Iconic freehold house with private roof terrace offering spectacular views Freehold | £2,850,000 | 5 bedrooms | EPC rating: C The Tent House is an iconic freehold house with five-bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study and garage. The home’s exterior boasts all the attributes that a Victorian warehouse would have. The interior is beautifully decorated and boasts a rich array of character features throughout. A vast reception room with vaulted beamed ceiling and a mezzanine area leads up to a private roof terrace offering spectacular west facing views of the Shard.

Located along Curlew Street and the large variety of bars and restaurants that Shad Thames has to offer. Courage Yard is within walking distance which hosts weekly pop-up food stalls whilst Bermondsey Street, Borough Market and the South Bank are also all within the surrounding area. There are excellent transport links via London Bridge and Tower Hill stations. ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡

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V I C A R A G E G AT E K E N S I N G TO N , W 8 A B R I G H T & S PA C I O U S M A I S O N E T T E W I T H R O O F T O P T E R R A C E Located on ground, first and second floors of a charming Victorian building, Vicarage Gate offers a newly refurbished 4 bedroom maisonette in one of London’s most sought-after addresses.

4 Bedrooms • 4 Bathrooms R O O F T O P T E R R A C E & B A LC O N Y | N E W LY R E F U R B I S H E D | H I G H C E I L I N G S

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Old Manor Yard, SW5 £2,495,000 Positioned on an exclusive gated mews conveniently located in the heart of Earl’s Court, this double-fronted mews house has undergone a complete restoration programme. It boasts five bedrooms, two reception rooms and a sensational decked roof terrace which enjoys pleasant rooftop views. Freehold. EPC=D

• Underfloor heating throughout • Built-in intercom system • Bespoke kitchen and pantry Earl’s Court office: 020 7835 0620 sales.ect@marshandparsons.co.uk

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BARK PL ACE , W2 This five bedroom house offers plenty of living space with a double reception room and a landscaped garden. Set moments from Kensington Gardens and the local amenities of Notting Hill, energy rating e.

• Five Bedrooms • Three Bathrooms • Architecturally Designed • Landscaped Gardens • Roof Terrace • Balcony

HOLLAND PARK 020 7727 5222 hollandparklettings@jackson-stops.com jackson-stops.co.uk

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£2,500 PER WEEK

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SUSSEX STREET, SW 1V A beautifully refurbished eight bedroom family home with excellent entertaining space. Arranged over five floors, there are three reception rooms, a terrace and a patio garden, energy rating c.

• Eight Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms • Five Bathrooms • Patio Garden • Terrace • Five Floors

PIMLICO 020 7828 4050 pimlico@jackson-stops.com jackson-stops.co.uk

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SOUTH AUDLEY STREET Mayfair W1K Guide price £2,125,000

Situated on the second floor of a classical redbrick period building in prime Mayfair, the apartment is ideally located for Hyde Park and all the world-class amenities that Mayfair has to offer. Tastefully refurbished throughout with high ceilings and good natural light the flat is finished to an exemplary standard.

Mayfair & St James’s

020 7493 0676 mayfair@carterjonas.co.uk

Bedroom • Reception room• Bathroom • Approx 711 sq ft • Period apartment • Leasehold 84 years remaining

144 SALES

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WYFOLD ROAD Fulham SW6

Guide price £1,100,000

A sensational first-floor warehouse-style apartment. The main bedroom boasts a dressing room and en suite bathroom with roll-top bath and second double bedroom with immaculate en suite shower room. Further benefits include a large separate storage area and the share of the freehold to the building.

Fulham

020 7731 3333 fulham@carterjonas.co.uk

2 bedrooms • Open-plan living area • 2 bathrooms • Lift in building • Wood flooring throughout

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A five bedroom lateral apartment in a modern building with parking for four cars and 24-hour security For Sale Sole Agents

102 Mount Street London W1K 2TH 020 7529 5566 • sales@wetherell.co.uk • wetherell.co.uk

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High Street Kensington Underground Station: 0.1 miles 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, wooden floors, lift, porter, Council Tax = H, EPC = D

Unfurnished | 2,276 sq ft | £1,995 pw (£8,645 pcm) + fees and other charges may apply* Charlotte Elkington Savills Kensington Residential Lettings 020 7535 3312 charlotte.elkington@savills.com

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South Kensington Underground Station: 0.2 miles 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, direct access to the communal gardens, raised ground floor, Council Tax = G, EPC = D

Part/Un furnished | 1,313 sq ft | £2,250 pw (£9,750 pcm) + fees and other charges may apply* Georgie Waters Savills Chelsea Residential Lettings 020 7578 9010 gwaters@savills.com

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Stylish contemporary townhouse Deans Mews, W1G

Oxford Circus Underground Station: 0.3 miles 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, comfort cooling in living room and main bedrooms, parking by separate negotiation, Council Tax = H, EPC = B

Furnished | 1,594 sq ft | £2,100 pw (£9,100 pcm) + fees and other charges may apply* Tanya Brar Savills Marylebone & Fitzrovia Residential Lettings 020 3527 0409 tbrar@savills.com

Modern duplex apartment Whetstone Park, WC2A

Holborn Underground Station: 0.2 miles 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, terrace, lift, Council Tax = F, EPC = B

Furnished | 1,271 sq ft | £1,250 pw (£5,417 pcm) + fees and other charges may apply* Alex Hewitt Savills Mayfair & St James's Residential Lettings 020 7587 5143 ahewitt@savills.com

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Combining fine architectural design with modern features, the property further comprises a unique Japanese spa.

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1 CHILTERN COURT, MARYLEBONE NW1

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n elegant apartment set on the fourth floor of a prestigious period block conveniently located on Baker Street. Finished to a high standard throughout with modern fittings but still retaining traditional period features.

4 B E D R O O M S | 2 B AT H R O O M S | R E C E P T I O N R O O M | G U E S T C L O A K R O O M | 2 4 H O U R C O N C I E R G E L I F T | A C C E S S T O PA R K S Q U A R E G A R D E N S | A P P R O X I M AT E LY 2 , 0 2 2 S Q F T | E P C D

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All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent and the deposit, an administration fee of £288 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property (if not an AST). (All fees shown are inclusive of VAT.) If the landlord agrees to you having a pet, you may be required to pay a higher deposit (if not an AST) or higher weekly rent (if an AST). Please ask us for more information about other fees that will apply or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk/tenantfees.

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Area In Focus

Brook Green

Area In In Focus Focus Area

Brook Green Green Brook Taking its name from the recreational park that runs from Shepherds Bush to Hammersmith Road, Brook Green is an affluent neighbourhood within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham bordered by Kensington and Holland Park.

Taking its name from the recreational park that runs from Taking its is name from the recreational park that runs town from The area known its tree linedRoad, streets, Victorian Shepherds Bush to for Hammersmith Brook Green is Shepherds Bush to Hammersmith Road, Brook Green houses, mansion flats and some theLondon capital’s best is of an affluent neighbourhood withinofthe Borough an affluent neighbourhood within the London Borough schools including dramatically famous St Paul’s Girls; Hammersmith andthe Fulham bordered by Kensington andof Hammersmith and Fulham bordered by Kensington and Bute House; and the Ecole Francais Jacques Prevert.

Holland Park.

Holland Park.

Brook Green is easily the City yet hastown a The area is known for commutable its tree lined to streets, Victorian The area is known for its tree lined streets, Victorian town village ambience with acres of green space, Thames houses, mansion flats and some of the capital’s best houses, mansion flats and some the capital’s best Path walks and Blyth coffeeofshops, cafes and elegant schools including the Road dramatically famous St Paul’s Girls’; schools including the dramatically famous St Paul’s boutiques.

Bute House; and the Ecole Francais Jacques Prevert.Girls’; Bute House; and the Ecole Francais Jacques Prevert.

This is Green a very is upstanding and attractive place Brook easily commutable to the City to yetcall hashome. a Brook is easily to thespace, City yet has a villageGreen ambience withcommutable its acres of green Thames village ambience withRoad its acres of shops, green space, Thames Path walks and Blyth coffee cafes and elegant Path walks and Blyth Road coffee shops, cafes and elegant boutiques. boutiques.

This is a very upstanding and attractive place to call home.

This is a very upstanding and attractive place to call home.

TO LET| Warple Way, W3

£1,150 pw

Bective has been instructed to let this incredible, loft-style penthouse spanning across 2,200 sq ft. available in a stylish art deco factory conversion. Offering 3 bedrooms and 3 bath/shower rooms over two floors with double height ceilings and a west facing terrace. The property is available on a furnished basis for immediate occupation.

TO LET| Warple Way, W3 TO LET| Warple Way, W3

£1,150 pw £1,150 pw

Bective has been instructed to let this incredible, loft-style penthouse spanning across 2,200 sq ft. available in a stylish Bective beenconversion. instructed to let this 3 incredible, penthouse spanning across sq ft.double available in a ceilings stylish art decohas factory Offering bedroomsloft-style and 3 bath/shower rooms over two 2,200 floors with height art deco factory conversion.

Offering 3 bedrooms and 3 bath/shower rooms over two floors with double height ceilings and a west facing terrace. The property is available on a furnished basis for immediate occupation. and a west facing terrace. The property is available on a furnished basis for immediate occupation.

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Christoper Lilly

Our Brook Green Lettings Expert

Christoper Lilly Lilly Christoper

Christopher.

Our Brook Green Green Lettings Lettings Expert Expert Our Brook

“I’ve been an estate and letting agent locally for 7 years’ says

I’d humbly call myself an expert on the local area, it’s unique selling points and on the latest market data – especially the current rental market which we’rebeen finding in Brook Green.

“I’ve an extremely estate andbuoyant letting agent locally for 7 years’ says “I’ve been an estate and letting agent locally for 7 years’ says Christopher.

Christopher.

Apart from facts and numbers however, the responsibility that I take most seriously is call thatmyself of my an client relationships.

The property business to some is I’d humbly expert on the local area, it’s unique selling points I’d humbly call myself an expert on the local area, it’s unique selling points transactional, but to me it is all about building long lasting relationships with and on the latest market data – especially the current rental market which and onfinding thetenants, latest market data especially the rental which landlords, sellers and –purchasers, onecurrent built on trust market and genuinely we’re extremely buoyant in Brook Green. we’re finding extremely buoyant in Brook Green. great service.

Apart from facts and numbers however, the responsibility that I take most Apart from and however, theThe responsibility that I take most I am as likely to of spend time with you debating price perbusiness square foot of a is seriously is facts that mynumbers client relationships. property to some seriously is that of my client relationships.

The property business to some is suitable home as I am which café to take your morning coffee in, or the best transactional, but to me it is all about building long lasting relationships with transactional, but to me it is all about building long lasting relationships with school to talk to about your child’s education. landlords, tenants, sellers and purchasers, one built on trust and genuinely landlords, tenants, sellers and purchasers, one built on trust and genuinely great service. great Much service. of the business I do is via recurring clients and from recommendation”.

I am as likely to spend time with you debating price per square foot of a Isuitable am as likely toasspend time with you debating price per square foot To contact Christopher, please visit Brook branch or in, contact usbest via home I am which café toour take yourGreen morning coffee or of thea suitable home as I am which café to take your morning coffee in, or the best the below details. school to talk to about your child’s education. school to talk to about your child’s education.

Much of the business I do is via recurring clients and from recommendation”.

Much of the business I do is via recurring clients and from recommendation”.

To contact Christopher, please visit our Brook Green branch or contact us via To Christopher, please visit our Brook Green branch or contact us via thecontact below details. the below details.

JUST LET| Sinclair Road, W14

£475 pw JUST LET| Ceylon Road, W14

£950 pw

A bright and spacious two bedroom apartment located moments from the heart of Brook Green, let in less than a week of being on the market with us.

We’ve recently let this spacious 3 bedroom family home with a large private garden in less than 4 weeks.

A bright and spacious two bedroom apartment located A bright and spacious twoofbedroom apartment located moments from the heart Brook Green, let in less than a moments from the heart of Brook Green, let in less than a week of being on the market with us. week of being on the market with us.

We’ve recently let this spacious 3 bedroom family home We’ve let this spacious 3 bedroom family home with a recently large private garden in less than 4 weeks. with a large private garden in less than 4 weeks.

JUST LET| Sinclair Road, W14 JUST LET| Sinclair Road, W14

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RICHARDS PLACE, CHELSEA, LONDON SW3 A charming three bedroom house located on this quiet street close to all amenities in South Kensington and Sloane Square. The property comprises an eat-in kitchen, two reception rooms and three bedrooms and bathrooms. The master bedroom has air-conditioning as well as a terrace. Available on an unfurnished basis.

3 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms · Kitchen · Dinnig Room · Reception · Approx. 1298 sq ft · Energy Efficiency Rating – D

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£1,250 PER WEEK / £5416.67 PER MONTH

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Peter Wetherell, Wetherell: “Farm House is one of the most visually distinct buildings in Mayfair, it exudes grandeur and character. Over the decades it has played host to aristocrats and socialites, with figures including King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson frequent visitors and the Hollywood actress Gloria Swanson renting the property from the owner, Viscountess Thelma Furness. Located on Farm Street, this striking Gothic style home was built in the 1900s on the site of a former farmhouse which stood before Mayfair was developed. Inside, original features date back to medieval and Jacobean times. This is a chance for a buyer to purchase a genuine piece of Mayfair history, a remnant of the area’s pastoral heritage; with grand proportions throughout, private outside space and the potential planning to increase the property, Farm House is a unique buying opportunity.”

Farm House is available freehold with sole agents Wetherell for £11 million. Visit wetherell.co.uk or contact 020 7529 5566.

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