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Outstanding city property finished to the highest standards with modern creature comforts. Professionally restored period fireplaces to 5 generous bedrooms, 3 lounges and formal dining room. Glorious kitchen and breakfast conservatory. Telephone agent
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ÂŁ5,950,000
Freehold
A beautiful detached 6/7 bedroom family home on Heath Drive, Hampstead, NW3. The property comprises a reception room, dining room, study and home cinema/media room, as well as a 22 ft kitchen/breakfast room, principal bedroom with both a large en-suite dressing room and bathroom, a landscaped 27 ft terrace and off street parking for 3 cars. Energy Efficiency Rating - C69
Hampstead 020 7435 4404
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WESTOVER HILL
HAMPSTEAD, NW3
A NEWLY REFURBISHED LATERAL DETACHED HOUSE WITHIN THIS GATED DEVELOPMENT.
E P C R A T I N G C 73 This immaculate house benefits from 4 reception rooms, 6/7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, new luxury kitchen, rear garden, newly built detached garage & secure off street parking for 2/3 cars. Additional features comprise a leisure complex including a gym, swimming pool and large cinema room.
PRICE ÂŁ6,395,000
TENURE FREEHOLD
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020 7402 9494 16 Park Road, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4SH Facsimile: 020 7724 7055 Email: enquiries@bargets.co.uk
Double fronted detached house Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11 An attractive double fronted detached house superbly located directly opposite the Hampstead Heath Extension. This desirable property is offered in good decorative condition throughout and offers well-proportioned family accommodation consisting of two reception rooms, a dining room with exceptional period features, study and a kitchen/breakfast room on the ground floor with a master bedroom suite and four further bedrooms three further bathrooms (one en-suite) on the upper floors. The property also benefits from a double garage and parking for two/three cars, delightful gardens surrounding the house and superb Heath Extension views to the front. The extensive facilities of both Hampstead Village and Golders Green (Northern Line) are within half a mile radius. 2 Reception Rooms • Dining Room • Study • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Master Bedrooms Suite • 4 Further Bedrooms • 3 Further Bathrooms (1 En-Suite)
Freehold
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For Sale and for Rent
Price upon Application
Pr ob Sa a le t e Four bedroom flat with views of Regents Park Northgate, St John's Wood, NW8 First time on the market in 25 years with front facing views towards Regent's Park, is this four bedroom family apartment with two/three reception rooms, arranged on the second floor. Northgate is one of the most prestigious sought after blocks in the area and is located moments from St John's Wood High Street with all its shops, restaurants and coffee bars. St John's Wood station (Jubilee Line) is just a short walk away. 4 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • 2/3 Reception Rooms • Kitchen
Leasehold - 110 years remaining
£4,500,000 subject to contract
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BIRCHWOOD DRIVE • HAMPSTEAD NW3
A three/four bedroom detached house (2,504 sq ft / 233 sq m) located within a secure gated development abutting Hampstead Heath, benefitting from a private patio garden, larger communal garden, integral garage and off street parking. Offered in excellent decorative order throughout, the house is arranged over three floors providing a striking double volume reception hall, spilt level reception room, study, a modern open plan fully equipped kitchen, large utility room and store (bedroom 4). Our clients have planning consent to create an additional room at garden level (plans available on request). EPC rating D.
£2,750,000 • FREEHOLD
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HAMPSTEAD WAY • HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB NW11
An attractive double fronted five bedroom detached house 3,649 sq ft (339 sq m) superbly located directly opposite the Hampstead Heath Extension. This desirable house is offered in good decorative condition and retains numerous original features. The family accommodation includes a reception room, dining room with exceptional period features, study and a 18’7 kitchen/breakfast room. The property is further enhanced by a double garage and parking for 2/3 cars, delightful gardens surrounding the house and superb Heath Extension views to the front. EPC rating D.
£4,495,000 • FREEHOLD
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EDEN CLOSE NW3 Guide Price £6,950,000 FREEHOLD Situated within a secure gated development is this bright and spacious five to six bedroom detached family house that has direct access onto, and enjoys uninterrupted views over Hampstead Heath. The generous accommodation is predominately arranged over two floors offering four reception rooms, a large kitchen/breakfast room, utility and double garage on the ground floor, with five bedrooms and four bathrooms (three en-suite) on the first floor, complemented by a spectacular 29’ x 29’ studio room on the top floor. This wonderful home is located on this exclusive development of eight prestigious detached residences built approximately fifteen years ago. EPC Rating - C. JOINT SOLE AGENT - MARCUS PARFITT - 020 7431 0000
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KENWOOD N6 ÂŁ7,950,000 FREEHOLD A magnificent detached eight bedroom family home set in half an acre of grounds behind a carriage driveway with electronic gates, off-street parking, double garage and a beautiful south facing garden with Tennis Court. Additionally there is a self-contained cottage with three bedrooms, two bathrooms (one En-suite), kitchen/breakfast room and reception room leading out to a patio garden. The accommodation extends to over 7,500 sq ft and is sold with planning permission for a I, 800 sq ft leisure centre with swimming pool, sauna, cinema and wine cellar on the lower ground floor. EPC Rating - D, Cottage EPC Rating - C. SOLE AGENT
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ST STEPHENS CLOSE, NW8
JOINT SOLE AGENTS CHESTERTONS
A spacious, newly refurbished 3 bedroom apartment located in a private cul-de-sac off Avenue Road. The development is located adjacent to Primrose Hill and is within easy reach of Regent’s Park and St John’s Wood High Street. The flat comprises 1,732 sq ft./160 sq m of well proportioned accommodation and benefits from 2 casual parking spaces. LARGE ENTRANCE HALL • CLOAKROOM • 24FT RECEPTION ROOM • DINING ROOM KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM 2 FURTHER BEDROOMS BOTH WITH EN SUITE SHOWER ROOMS • COMMUNAL GARDENS EXCELLENT PORTERAGE • EPC RATING D SHARE OF FREEHOLD
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£2,599,500
CLIFTON HILL, NW8
Located towards the cul-de-sac end of Clifton Hill, this charming period home has been in the same family ownership for approximately 43 years. The property has generous accommodation arranged over 4 floors and spans approximately 3,773 sq ft (350.5 sq m). This Grade II listed detached house has been well maintained and offers 3/4 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms and a delightful kitchen, which leads directly onto the mature south-facing garden. Other features include a double-depth garage and further off-street parking for 2 cars.
JOINT SOLE AGENTS SAVILLS
ENTRANCE HALL • GUEST CLOAKROOM • DRAWING ROOM • SITTING ROOM FAMILY ROOM • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM • 2ND GUEST CLOAKROOM • UTILITY ROOM • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM • 2ND BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM • 3 FURTHER BEDROOMS • FAMILY BATHROOM FREEHOLD
£5,600,000
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T H E AT R E
The Nether DUKE OF YORK’S, WC2N Set in 2050, this crime thriller is an unnerving one – largely because, like all the best fictional dystopias, it’s one that isn’t all that detached from our reality. Jennifer Haley’s virtual world – think a 3D version of the internet to step into – offers complete freedom. All you need to do is log in, choose an identity and let your wildest fantasies come true. So far, so not-that-creepy? Think again. The Nether slowly exposes the disturbing morality of identity in the digital world and quickly turns nightmarish. As edge-of-the-seat compelling as it is acutely clever, it’s no wonder this unique, award-winning show sees its much-deserved West End transfer. Until 25 April, 104 St. Martin’s Lane, WC2N (0844 871 3055; thenethertheplay.co.uk)
GIG
EXHIBITION
Modern British Artists
HIGHGATE CONTEMPORARY ART, N6 Despite not having had a permanent space to call home for over three years, the Boundary Gallery still holds an important place in the hearts of London’s art lovers, these days popping up at the Capital’s many art fairs instead. In its 25-year history, the gallery has shown us the very best of modern British and contemporary figurative art. This month, its founder and director Agi Katz will be bringing the Boundary back to life with a one-week-only exhibition showcasing a number of key works from this time – including some forgotten treasures from her personal collection. Luminaries include ‘Whitechapel Boy’ David Bomberg, Horace Brodzky, Bernard Meninsky and Jacob Kramer, whose 1924 pastel on paper, In a Pensive Mood, has got us thinking too: what other hidden gems might we uncover at this enthralling – if fleeting – Highgate show? 3 to 8 February, 26 Highgate High Street, N6 (020 8340 7564; highgateart.com) 42 | FABRICMAGAZINE.CO.UK
Arrested Development KOKO, NW1 Let us not underestimate quite how special a concert of this calibre can be: these hip-hop trailblazers haven’t toured the UK in decades. And yet, the instantly recognisable opening bars of People Everyday, Tennessee and Mr. Wendal have the power to bring us straight back to 1992 with our feet tapping along in our LA Lights like nothing’s happened. Arrested Development’s live performances were notoriously uplifting affairs (not that we were old enough to attend the first time around – ahem!), but we’re hoping they’ve not lost any of that wholly infectious spirit as they play an extensive set that takes in an astonishing career spanning over 20 years. Get ready for one feel-good ’90s nostalgia trip. Altogether now: “I… am everyday people.” 22 February, 1A Camden High Road, NW1 (020 7388 3222; koko.uk.com)
OPERA
AN INVITATION FROM
SWISS COTTAGE SCHOOL
Ruddigore
KING’S HEAD THEATRE, N1 Originally performed at the Savoy Theatre in 1887, Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic tale of ghosts and ghouls, Ruddigore, or The Witch’s Curse, returns to the Capital this month with an enticing slice of ‘Hammer Horror’ thrown in by the highly acclaimed Charles Court Opera. This is, in fact, a celebratory production marking ten years in the business for the opera company, who have now notched up a decade’s worth of rave reviews. Widely regarded as leaders in the resurgence Gilbert and Sullivan are currently enjoying, you can rest assured that this supernatural opera is in safe hands. Expect the spectacular, along with a healthy serving of the spooks. 18 February to 14 March, 115 Upper Street, N1 (020 7478 0160; kingsheadtheatre.com)
EXHIBITION
Bonalumi Sculptures MAZZOLENI ART, W1S A pivotal figure in post-war Italian art, Agostino Bonalumi, alongside peers Piero Manzoni and Enrico Castellani, has been credited with reinventing painting, no less, by blurring the boundaries between two- and three-dimensional canvasses – his resulting ‘picture-objects’ that investigate form and shadow perhaps being his most recognisable works. The next logical step, of course, is one into the world of sculpture, where Bonalumi has indeed concentrated his efforts at various points throughout his incredible six-decade-long career. The works on show here range from the 1960s up to the 2010s, and include the arresting Bronzo, its voluptuous fortune cookie-like form fashioned in bronze to reflect light beautifully. 6 February to 8 May, 27 Albermarle Street, W1S (020 7495 8805; mazzoleniart.com)
CO M E DY
Matt Forde: 24 Hour Political Party People
SOHO THEATRE, W1D If there’s one word on everybody’s lips right now, it’s ‘election’. But where tensions run high as Britain decides its future, a little light relief could be just the tonic. Labour adviser turned stand up Matt Forde is bringing his criticallyacclaimed 2014 Edinburgh Fringe show to Soho for a short run this February. His previous London residence at St. James Theatre, The Political Party, was understandably a sell out, fearlessly going head to head with such political heavyweights as Michael Portillo, Nigel Farage, George Galloway and Stella Creasy, to name a few. Not exactly known to be backward in coming forward, you can expect sparks to fly with Forde up front. 16 to 21 February, 21 Dean Street, W1D (020 7478 0100; sohotheatre.com)
Swiss Cottage School, Development and Research Centre invites professionals and parents to the Roadmap for Life Conference – designed to promote independence for children with special educational needs. Parents of children with special educational needs (SEN) regularly feel let down by the system, and the future can sometimes seem daunting. But the new SEN reform places particular focus on helping young people over 16 prepare for their future. Working in partnership with Decipha, a not-forprofit community interest company, the school will host a two-day national conference on 15 and 16 May to help address these issues. Roadmap for Life will highlight important ways that we can help young people with SEN prepare for the future and explore some of the challenges they face – such as applying for jobs and developing new skills and relationships. Families, teachers, SEN coordinators, education professionals, service providers and professionals involved in local authority planning, health and social services are all very welcome to join. For more information, please visit swisscottage. camden.sch.uk. FABRICMAGAZINE.CO.UK
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THE
LUST
With it, the Chinese year of the sheep brings calm, collection, peace and harmony – and an excellent excuse to go shopping
LIST
■ Mary may’ve had a little lamb, but we’ve got a littler one. So there MCM Sheep Keyring, £170 (selfridges.com)
■ Don’t be deterred by the cargo pants; the soap inside is as luxurious as they come José Gourmet Jasmin Sheep Milk Soap £6.50 (conranshop.co.uk)
■ Hit the ground running with these ultra-auspicious (and super-cute) year of the sheep shoes Sheep Birthday Shoes, £565 (uk.charlotteolympia.com)
■ Get yourself sheep-shape with Ravn’s thing of fluffy fabulousness Ravn Knitted Shearling Jacket £495 (net-a-porter.com)
■ “Four legs good, two legs bad.” Certainly true of seating in your animal farm Maxime Side Chair, £1,750 (uk.jonathanadler.com)
■ As we welcome the year of the sheep, rocking horses are, quite literally, so last year Little Bird Told Me Lambert Rocker £109 (harrods.com) FABRICMAGAZINE.CO.UK
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Hampstead NW3
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A newly constructed three bedroom single storey house with dedicated parking located within an exclusive and secluded private estate close to Hampstead Village. Computer generated image
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very dedicated follower of fashion will tell you that there’s a lot more to Fashion Week than catwalks, cocktails and excellent accessories. Frankly, it’s a 120-hour marathon of dawn-til-dawn shows, people to see and places to go. Ever the good scouts, we turned to stylist Ella Cutter to get us prepped:
HAVE
■ Sunglasses: To avoid the eye of any street-style snappers ready to pounce… Also handy for hangovers. ■ Phone charger: If, like most people, you’re working too. You’ll also find them along the front row at Somerset House. ■ Snacks: There’s no chance to eat, and usually all that’s on offer is cake. Not good for Fashion Week skin. ■ Flats: There’s too much standing for heels, plus they don’t agree with Somerset
House’s cobblestones. ■ PLUS: Water, make up, mints, camera, plasters, dry shampoo, and some non-fashion friends to remind you there’s another world.
KNOW
■ Dressing: Plan the night before; shows start early. And you want to look good because, well, everyone else does, but don’t go overboard; those who look best keep it simple. ■ Be organised: Have a timetable for each day with
locations, times and tickets. I have an A4 leather pouch that doubles as a clutch. ■ The press room: Apply for a pass at all times. There’s water, coffee, wifi, laptops and sockets. ■ Celeb spotting: Best outside the big shows, not Somerset House, so hunt down those venues. ■ Transport: Cabs are a bad idea; you can walk to almost every FW venue – it’s designed that way. ■ Watch out for flying objects: Some-
one fell through the floor last season. Eek! ■ Ignore social media: Twitter and Instagram flood with blurry runway pics. ■ Learn street-style photographers: If you can’t find a venue or are after good celeb spots; if you see Tommy Ton, it’s likely Anna Wintour is due. ■ Parties: Only RSVP to ones you’re actually going to – and hit the coconut water after. ■ Between shows: If you find a minute to yourself, grab some food and listen to music or read a book. It’s like meditation. ■ Finally, don't bitch: You never know who you may be behind or in front of.
THE ESSENTIALS
E
Travel Fragrance Atomiser £16 (penhaligons.com)
DSC-QX10 Camera for Smartphone £149 (sony.co.uk)
10018 Infinity Clutch £217 (sabrinazeng.com)
Memobottle From approx. £12 (memobottle.com)
Hint Mint Approx. £20 (12 packs) (hintmint.com)
Gold Northern Lights Sunglasses £220 (karenwalker.com)
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P R Ê T - À - PA R T Y
Don’t think it starts and ends with Notting Hill in August; February is officially the month of the carnival – you’ve just got to go a little further to get your party on. All the way to Rio, in fact. If you’re channelling Lola on the long-haul to Copacabana, may we suggest you put on one of our party picks: something from the sartorial fiesta that is homegrown label House of Hackney’s new collection. Long-time Fabric favourite homewares label turned our go-to for goodtime-wear, nothing says “vamos festejar” better than these ecstatic tropical prints. And if you’re not, surely that’s enough cheering new-season style to keep you perky ’til it’s warm enough to, you know, wear it. (houseofhackney.com) 52 | FABRICMAGAZINE.CO.UK
Je m’aime
Much more than music, lovely lingerie is, unquestionably, our food of love. But we’ll be perfectly happy to have our other halves “play on” this Valentine’s, because we’ve already self-gifted to satisfaction, filling our drawers with dainty drawers from our new underwear crush, Madame Aime. The fresh face of French heritage brand, Monette Paris, Madame Aime’s art is in seamlessly merging underwear and ready-to-wear, believing that, as the heart of every well-stocked wardrobe, delicates shouldn’t be confined to the bedroom. And, indeed, you won’t want to keep these beauties under wraps; new to Net-a-Porter this year, we’ll be sporting this charming silk and lace body under clothes, over clothes, and – as often as possible – instead of clothes. £215 (madame-aime.com; net-a-porter.com)
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS Recently, we received a rather unusual gift: a whole pineapple. Naturally, we ate an awful lot of fruit salad that day, but we did wonder… Shortly afterwards, heading to Ham Yard Hotel for a cocktail, the plot thickened: if there wasn’t a giant golden pineapple glimmering across the courtyard. What was this piña epidemic?! Brummells of London, actually – an exquisite apothecary for fine fragrance, grooming and skincare brands. As heroic sailors once marked their return and new wealth with coveted, exotic pineapples (aha!), Brummells’ intrepid explorers travel the globe, sourcing instead remarkable, innovative and narrative-rich products from all over the world. Cocktail hour just got so much more interesting (and expensive). Denman Place, W1D (020 7287 2779; brummellsoflondon.com)
A FRESH NEW COLOUR AT DANIEL GALVIN Never having been accused of being anything approaching a trendsetter, it was with schoolgirl-ish levels of excitement that I learned the fashion gods had decided to smile upon me. For, at the very moment I had resolved to take the plunge, and transform myself from a common-orgarden brunette into a ravishing redhead, the fates aligned in their mysterious way and announced that Titian locks are the only shade to be sporting this spring. From muted copper to full-on flame, if it ain’t red, it simply ain’t happening. Grabbing the chance to make up for a lifetime of missed fashion windows, I hotfooted it to Daniel Galvin – for who else to trust with my tresses than the
ON TRIAL
certified king of colour? Daniel has been in the business for over 30 years, has an OBE to prove it, and trains each and every one of the multitude of colourists at his Marylebone salon to seriously impressive standards. Indeed, my request for such a dramatic change of colour meant I was the cause of quite the stir, quickly becoming the centre of attention (and, oh, how I hated it!) as curious members of the team came over to ask technical questions of Lily, my lovely colourist, belying a passion for their profession which was a credit to the whole salon. Being the proud owner of nearly waist length hair, I knew that this would be no part-time commitment – heck, even blow-drying it can take the best part of an hour – and so it was a staggering five hours later that I emerged, phoenix from the flames, with hair a vibrant, head-turning hue that would give even the heavenly Christina Hendricks a run for her money. Whether this is a new me, or simply a newfound dedicated following of fashion, only time will tell... But, in the meantime, I am loving both my hair, and my spot at the front of the fash pack. KH A tint/vegetable colour costs from £102. 58-60 George Street, W1U (020 7486 9661; danielgalvin.com)
City fitty Downward-facing dog: yes, it improves circulation, elongates the spine and works a wealth of muscles, but god are we bored of looking at our knees. Yoga bunnies bow down, then, to Laurie Nouchka, the artist-cum-massage-therapist-cum-yogi whose stunning sportswear has put paid to all forms of exercise ennui. Translating her graphic paintings of urban architecture from canvas onto Lycra, the first collection of wearable artwork is all about London – so you can perk up your practice (and, indeed, everything else) with such iconic landmarks as The Shard (pictured), St. Paul’s and Bishopsgate. We’ll say Namaste to that. Tops £65, leggings £100 (laurienouchka.com) FABRICMAGAZINE.CO.UK
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INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) For the plums: ■ 1 2 ripe plums ■ 1 tbsp local runny honey ■ 1 tsp mixed spice ■ 1 tsp grated orange zest ■2 tbsp orange juice
ALMOND AND COCONUT PANCAKES WITH ROASTED SPICED PLUMS Besides carte blanche to eat only pancakes, all day, the beauty of Shrove Tuesday is that it’s essentially a New Year do-over; the diet starts tomorrow, right? But if you are still riding a health kick high, why not pick up a pancake so healthy you won’t even have to eschew it over Lent? Taken from Gut Gastronomy, a new cookbook from Grayshott Spa and health food guru Vicki Edgson, we’ll be having these protein-rich, grain-free beauties for the next 40 days and 40 nights – and feeling all the better for it.
COOK THIS
METHOD ■ Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6. ■ Cut the plums in half, discarding the stones, and place 8, cut-side up, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Mix together the honey, spices, orange zest and juice and pour over the plums. Roast for 15 minutes, then remove and allow to cool. As the plums cool, they will release their natural juice. ■ Blend the 4 remaining plums with the cooking juices and set aside. ■ To make the pancakes, put the ground almonds in a large mixing bowl. Sift the coconut flour, cinnamon and baking soda over the top and mix thoroughly. ■ In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the coconut milk, vanilla seeds and honey, then beat this into the dry mixture to make a smooth batter. ■ Heat a small non-stick frying pan over a low heat. Add a little coconut oil and drop a large spoonful of pancake batter into the hot pan (the mixture should be enough for 4 pancakes). Cook for 1 minute, then flip the pancake over and cook for a further minute on the other side until golden brown. Slide out of the pan and keep warm until all are cooked. ■ Gently reheat the plums, then serve the pancakes with the warm plums, drizzled with sauce made from the juices. Gut Gastronomy by Vicki Edgson and Adam Palmer, based on the health regime at Grayshott Spa. Photography by Lisa Linder. Published by Jacqui Small, £30 (jacquismallpub.com)
Get into the spirit of things If Burns Night got you all fired up over whisky, head to London’s oldest whisky joint this month. Milroy’s has long been synonymous with the Scotch stuff (and Irish, Dutch, Indian...), and has just relaunched, offering not just a specialist whisky shop complete with whisky bar, but also an exclusive basement cocktail bar, Simo’s. Downstairs looks set to become one of Soho’s seriously hip spots, serving seasonal cocktails made with home-infused spirits, but it’s upstairs that’s caught our attention. Whether connoisseur or whisky wannabe, with a selection of over 250 whiskies at the bar, all poured in traditional 35ml servings, you should find a blend to tickle your fancy. And should that fancy be tickled by one of the £200-plus bottles, buy the lot and they’ll lock it up behind the bar in a personal locker with your name on it, so it’s waiting for you every time you return. 3 Greek Street, W1D (020 7437 2385; milroys.co.uk) 54 | FABRICMAGAZINE.CO.UK
F E E D YO U R APP-ETITE We’ve long loved ingenious edible atlas Where Chefs Eat – the round-the-globe guide to the very best dining spots courtesy of the world’s top chefs. From late night empanadas in Buenos Aires to fine dining in town, it’s kept us very well fed, wherever we are. But you can’t always predict when hunger will strike, and now the book features hot tips from more than 600 chefs, it’s even harder to pocket. Thankfully, to complement the all-new edition (now with over 3,000 restaurants in over 70 countries) is a new Where Chefs Eat app. Wherever in the world you’re hungry, you can access all the info in seconds, aided by a clever little interactive map. In the words of Scarlett O’Hara (whose 18” waist suggests she did not have iPhone access), we’ll “never be hungry again”! Where Chefs Eat is released 9 February, £14.95; the iOS app available on iTunes from 23 February, £10.49
H O T TA B L E
Pure Taste
DETAILS
115 Westbourne Grove, W2 (020 7727 5000; puretaste restaurant.com)
Hello February readers. Greetings from January me. In case you’ve forgotten, it’s rubbish here. With festive cheer and payday but a distant memory, all we’ve got is 31 days of punishing ourselves for no reason other than that we’re hungover and quite miss our skinny jeans. I am one such self-chastiser, shunning sugar and booze until I crack and end up on the news in some wine-and-cake accident. So where do the dieters dine? Surely not at home with their miso soup and misery every night? For, like dogs and Christmas, a good diet is not just for January. With health sites the new fashion blogs, the Hemsleys’ larder the new Susie Bubble’s wardrobe, it seems everyone’s avoiding some form of food. Apparently, they go to Pure Taste – Notting Hill’s new paleo-friendly fine diner. With each dish suited to the paleolithic ‘caveman diet’, gluten- and dairy-free, and most adhering to any number of other eating regimes, Pure Taste is inviting dieters of all description to come out of hiding. With this in mind, I’m pleased to find it is not, in fact, a sterile space full of OCD types compartmentalising their peas, but rather resembles a restaurant – a lively, nicely-lit neighbourhood restaurant at that. We take the window table and scrutinise the menu. This took a bit of a hit on first reception last month, but the January-February menu is all-new and improved. After toasty, gluten-free focaccia with avocado butter (thank God I didn’t cut out carbs), we start with pretty, pleasing starters of Asian pork, and scallops with apple and parsnip, moving on to mains of halibut, dukkah and lemon froth (“Did cavemen have lemon froth?” “Er, they had lemons. Right?”) and rich beef short ribs. ‘Diet food’ it may be, but this is real food. In January, no less, when dishes need substance, and soul. No, it hasn’t been deep-fried in MSG, so there’ll be times when the naughty tongue craves more naughtiness, but – to my diet-phobic mind – the point is that what they’re doing is borderline revolutionary: providing all the pleasure of dining out, and stripping much of the guilt from it. I do have a confession to make. Ok, two. I do have a glass of organic red. Fine, three. And I hit the petits fours with my coffee (the chocolate hazelnut fudge is paleo, vegan, and refined sugar-free). But I haven’t gotten hammered or eaten anything Bruce Bogtrotter would balk at. Instead, I leave satiated by a proper restaurant dinner – and one my skinny jeans would approve of. CG FABRICMAGAZINE.CO.UK
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leaf dumplings – in opulent surroundings that well befit its Harrods home. Naturally, it will be laying on a very special menu to mark the New Year – and after dins you can shop. 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X (020 3819 8888; chaiwu.co.uk)
Clos Magiorre
There aren’t many city spots where you can dine under the stars in February, which makes this French favourite even more special. Festooned in white blossom and softly lit by flickering candles, it’s no surprise it has been consistently voted London’s most romantic restaurant. Pull out all the stops with the full tasting menu and your date should be putty in your hands (just avoid too much Gallic garlic). 33 King Street, WC2E (020 7379 9696; closmaggiore.com) J Sheekey
Shakespeare may have claimed music as the food of love, but we side with Casanova, who breakfasted on 50 oysters and was never at a loss with the ladies. J Sheekey has been serving the most sexy of shellfish to London’s A-list since 1896. Timelessly glamorous, it is sure to impress even the pickiest date. Book a secluded table or private booth for the ultimate romantic tryst. 28-32 St. Martin’s Court, WC2N (020 7240 2565; j-sheekey.co.uk) Galvin at Windows
There’s no denying there’s something heart-stopping about our skyline, which is why dinner with a view gets our vote. And what a view
Hutong
this Michelin-starred restaurant boasts: a panorama of London from its 28th floor home. Make it even more memorable by booking the private ‘Balcony’. Perched in a bay window with floor-to-ceiling glazing, it might well be London’s hottest table. 22 Park Lane, W1K (020 7208 4021; galvinatwindows.com)
La Crêperie de Hampstead
It’s all in the name: you won’t find vast menus here, simply proper crêpes best eaten on the move, just as the French intended. London’s favourite crêpe stall is right on our doorstep, and has stood outside
Hampstead’s King William IV pub for over three decades. These are flippin’ good pancakes, as the perma-queue come rain or shine and A-list clientele attest. 77 Hampstead High Street, NW3 Shutterbug
Looking for cool cache with your crêpes? Try London’s one and only crêperie-cumcocktail bar. With DJs and a late licence, this is the only place for a proper pancake party. Crêpes are served with a typical Shoreditch slant, think goat’s
cheese with fig relish, washed down with Meantime Lager, or salted caramel and pretzel crumble with an Earl Grey-infused gin cocktail. Well worth a trip east. 1 Rivington Place, EC2A (020 3222 0518; shutterbug-london.com)
pancakes with maple syrup. The all-day brasserie also offers all the usual egg-based suspects, so even if your companion isn’t feeling the pancake love, you shouldn’t have any problem persuading them to accompany you. 43-51 Great Titchfield Street, W1W (020 7927 0840; ridinghousecafe.co.uk)
Riding House Café
Chai Wu
The French don’t have the monopoly on Shrove Tuesday. If you prefer your pancakes thick, fluffy and with a Stateside influence, head to Fitzrovia’s favourite brunch spot for their famous buttermilk
Being a time of new beginnings, there’s no better way to ring in the year of the sheep than at a brand new Chinese restaurant. Chai Wu opened last month, serving up luxe contemporary cuisine – think gold-
As London’s second highest Chinese restaurant, one might accuse Hutong of compensating when it comes to celebrations. But who are we to judge, when it means not one but two feasts for New Year? First, there’s the traditional Reunion Dinner on the eve, followed by the magnificent ‘Double Happiness’ feast that day, accompanied by lion dancing. If Napoleon was a restaurant… 31 St. Thomas Street, SE1 (020 3011 1257; hutong.co.uk) Hakkasan
Along with a ninecourse menu merging signature dishes with authentic New Year fodder, each table at Michelin-starred Hakkasan will have a ‘wishing tree’. Following tradition, guests may take a wish from the tree, sharing their NY hopes. And, with the menu available until March, you can see in the New Year again and again. Seems our wish came true early… 17 Bruton Street, W1J (020 7907 1888; hakkasan.com)
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he walk-in wardrobe is a luxury feature on many a dream home wish list. An unapologetic status symbol – the notion that, Imelda Marcos-like, we have such an abundance of clothes and shoes, they practically deserve their own postcode, let alone their own room – it is every fashion-lover’s fantasy. But, just like en suite bathrooms and nifty roof terraces, sartorial storage space in the shape of a separate dressing room is fast becoming the norm, thanks in no small part to sassy developers who inherently understand our modern-day wardrobe wants. Of course, space is at a premium in our overcrowded city, and new-build or no, we need to make the most of what precious room we have. So whatever your square footage, we’re here to tell you that where there’s a SS15 collection to be had, there’s a way…
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There are two schools of thought when it comes to designing your dream dressing room: with your prized garments, shoes and accessories either proudly on display, or hidden neatly behind closed closet doors. If you’re a sucker for clean lines and sleek, minimalist monochromes, a walkin that draws your eye to the back of the room will create the illusion of more space. Doubling up as an all-important wall of mirrors, the doors of this clean-line closet work wonders. Having designed and installed bespoke built-in wardrobes for the Capital’s chicest boudoirs, Hammonds can create for you a fantasy closet worthy of Carrie Bradshaw herself. We love the clever use of natural light with overhead skylights, too. Opposite page, 177-178 Tottenham Court Road, W1 (020 7255 2166; hammonds-uk.com) Lighting is, of course, key to any successful walk-in wardrobe. Think about installing a dimmer switch to give you a full range of brightness options. The office strip
light is far less forgiving than the warming glow of your favourite restaurant, after all. You might want to consider multiple light sources if, like la Bradshaw, you can’t see the beautiful birch wood through the Manolo Blahniks. This London shoe lover’s dreams have come true with a bespoke Halstock/John Cullen Lighting collaboration that displays her fabulous footwear – and handbags – in the best possible light. Below left (01935 891 762; halstock.com and 020 7371 9000; johncullenlighting.co.uk) Not just the domain of the woman who has everything, this rather more manly fitted dressing room from Neville Johnson will appeal to well-dressed gents everywhere. Striking a chic chord between muted metallics and glitzy, mirrored shelving, we love its cool understated glamour. Behind the façade (not just a pretty one, unsurprisingly), think high-function features including deep adjustable drawers and shoe racks, hand-turned trinket shelves and hanging spaces arranged at different heights. Oh alright then, if we have to share… Top right (0161 873 8333; nevillejohnson.co.uk) Torquil McIntosh, founder of Sybarite Architects, tells us “Walk-in wardrobes work best if they are created from a room, the bigger the better.” But, where the boundaries between bedroom and closet blur, this is a seriously
smart use of storage space – perfect for a smaller pad. Love me, love my wardrobe? You can practically live in it. Above middle. Studio 1, The People’s Hall, 2 Olaf Street, W11 (020 7352 4900; syb.co.uk) And if your home is less than conventional in layout, never fear:
the 8emezzo Vanity collection can be fitted with back panels – each with a range of fittings – to create an ingenious room within a room: a versatile walk-in that grows with your not-so-capsule wardrobe. Above bottom. 565 King’s Road, SW6 (020 7731 9540; gomodern.co.uk) FABRICMAGAZINE.CO.UK
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While most of the known world is getting hot under the collar for Fifty Shades of Grey, which hits the big screen this month, we have to admit that we’re rather more excited about a new release that celebrates the greyscale in the world of homewares. Woven Ground’s new collection of geometric, hand-crafted leather rugs in black, white and every shade in between is to die for, ‘Fade’ being our firm favourite. From £450 (020 7193 0505; wovenground.net)
Diamond Emerald Sideboard £16,999, Boca Do Lobo (thelongeststay.com)
To be Frank
Let the spring in! Allow us, if you will, our floral-filled, premature delusions of springtime. Multiyork’s newly-added portfolio of Osborne & Little materials has got us all aflutter and forwardthinking this month – not least because the new Murrayfield chair – in its joyful Little Butterfly Gardens fabric – is one wistful wingback that we’ll be more than content to curl up in while we wait for those days to get brighter. £1,439, 95 Tottenham Court Road, W1T (020 7255 1677; multiyork.co.uk)
As much as we’d like to keep our latest online interiors crush to ourselves, it’s only right that we spread the love and tell you all about our little discovery. A virtual treasure trove of furniture, mirrors, lighting and even artwork, Pret-A-Meubler (ready-to-furnish for non-French speakers), is in fact a new UK site expertly curated by Russian founder Dasha Slavinskaya. Clearly a woman after our own hearts, Dasha deals in eclecticism, effortlessly mixing and matching antiques with contemporary pieces to perfection. The dazzling Calaf Coffee Table is number one on our wish list. £2,670
Jaipur Diamond Throw Cushion Approx. £130 (jonathanadler.com)
A brand new addition to Bert Frank’s retrofabulous Revolve collection, this striking floor lamp is not entirely unlike an antique freestanding shower. But let us be bathed in light with its opal diffuser that offers a warm yet functional glow. Perfectly poised in petrol blue, and crafted from solid brass and spun aluminium, it’s one heck of a handsome statement piece. £1,206 (020 8737 0512; bertfrank.co.uk)
Diamond Deco Rug £750, Wendy Morrison (luxdeco.com)
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THE LOVE DOCTOR Top tips for a great escape à deux from Rosewood London’s director of romance, Kelly Hunt PREPARE Avoid the ‘who’s to blame?’ game by ensuring you pack everything you might need, from travel documents to sun cream. LOCATION Really think about what they like – and make it somewhere truly special. White sandy beaches? Try Jumby Bay. City life? Nothing beats New York. SURPRISE Pre-order some Champagne or your loved one’s favourite food for your arrival – a well-thought out surprise always adds to the magic. FLEXIBILITY If something doesn’t go quite to plan, don’t let it ruin your trip – not everything will be in your control so relax and go with the flow. ACTIVITIES Organise an unforgettable activity that you’ll both enjoy – maybe something completely new. For some inspiration, our Valentine’s package includes a helicopter ride over London. (rosewoodhotels. com)
Love in a hot climate Candlelight, roses, overbearing serenaders… yada yada yada. For a less clichéd couples’ break, Peruvian holiday specialist Inkaterra has launched a package for intrepid lovebirds after something a bit different. Four of your seven nights will be spent deep in the Amazon rainforest, where your jungle dwelling is the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica lodge on the banks of the Madre de Dios river. If you can tear yourself away from your hammock, tropical treats include gliding across Sandoval Lake and the chance to spend a night under the stars in a canopy tree house. Then it’s off to the Inca Mecca of Machu Picchu for two nights, staying at the blissfully peaceful Pueblo Hotel. Not only will you be treated to a private sunrise tour of the ruins (major must-do box ticked), but you’ll also see the world’s largest collection of native orchids, enjoy a eucalyptus sauna and take a twilight stroll to a waterfall – perfect fodder for selfie smuggery (not that we’d be so vulgar). You’ll round off your romantic tour with a dose of culture in the Inca capital, Cusco, with two nights at the city’s first boutique hotel, the Inkaterra La Casona. After admiring the city’s fine Andean Baroque and Incan architecture, you’ll feel well deserving of a foot massage and a final traditional Peruvian dinner back at the hotel. Not a plastic red rose in sight. From £3,880 per couple (inkaterra.com)
3 of the best… February festivities
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TERNI VALENTINE’S FEAST
Reckon you know your Salsa from your Samba? Why not show off that Strictlyinspired sashay at the Sambódromo in Rio this month? Rio de Janeiro is undoubtedly the capital of carnival, and with sunshine pretty much guaranteed, this is the perfect way to escape a frosty February in London. To make sure you miss none of the action, we recommend the über-hip Hotel Fasano. Where Copacabana meets Ipanema, this beautiful hotel is perfectly situated to make sure you experience all the riotous rhythm of Rio. 13 to 17 February (fasano.com.br)
Mardi Gras – or ‘fat Tuesday’ – has been an official holiday in Louisiana since 1875. With more floats than you can toss a garland at, this is one extravagant street party. The only surefire remedy to the revelry is a stay at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Housed within the palatial architecture of the 1908 Beaux Arts Maison Blanche and moments from the city’s historic French Quarter, the opulent Ritz-Carlton is the hotel de rigeur. Its all-out glamour means the only ‘lagniappe’ you’ll need is an extra day’s holiday to ease that Mardihangover. 17 February (ritzcarlton.com)
If your usual routine of flowers and chocs is starting to feel a little tired, why not liven things up in 2015? The Italian town of Terni, birthplace of St. Valentine and the original city-of-love, has been bringing lovers together for centuries with a huge 14 February feast. And, with concerts throughout the month, music really can be the food of love. What could be more romantic? Waking to the cooing of doves perhaps? Stay at Torre Palombara, a lovinglyrestored dove tower in nearby Narni, and erase all memory of last year’s Milk Tray. 14 February (torrepalombara.com) WWW.FABRICMAGAZINE.CO.UK
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As co-founder of family members’ clubs Maggie & Rose, Maggie Bolger is used to creating smart spaces for every age – her home in Kensington is no exception
How long have you lived in Kensington? Since I first moved to London 15 years ago! It has always been home to me and always will be – I can’t imagine living anywhere else. Why did you decide to buy here? I’m from New Zealand and was new to London when we first bought. This was my husband’s neighbourhood, so we decided to settle here. What do you like most about it? It’s very central, leafy and safe, which is great for raising a family. Holland and Hyde Parks are on our doorstep, as well as the V&A, Science and Natural History Museums. It’s also really handy for the West End and Notting Hill for great restaurants and shopping. Describe the area in five words? Central, vibrant, cultural, cosmopolitan, indulgent. What are your favourite local cafés and restaurants? Our favourite is Ottoemezzo on Thackeray Street, the whole family have been going there forever.
Maggie and her brood are regular visitors to the T-Rex at the Natural History Museum (above), while if she’s seeing her friends, it’s often at the Scarsdale Tavern (below left); below right: the play area at Kensington’s Maggie & Rose, Maggie’s first family members’ club
Where do you go for an afterwork drink? I love Portobello’s Electric, or Scarsdale Tavern on Edwardes Square. Where do you like to shop? Whole Foods has everything anyone could ever need! There’s also a great little set of local shops on Stratford Road, with a green grocer, butcher (Miller of Kensington has the best meat), little cafés and corner stores Describe your perfect day here I’d start with a lie in, wishful thinking with four kids! After a lazy breakfast we’d meander down to the Natural History Museum to check out the T-Rex for the hundredth time, before a picnic lunch in Hyde Park. After the kids are all puffed out, we’d spend the afternoon watching a family flick. The evening would see my husband and I head into the West End to grab a few mojitos and tapas with friends. What did you look for in a home? I always look for potential; a property has to be a project, something that
needs a refurb. Natural light, outside space and access are also key; I didn’t want more than a ten-minute walk to the Tube, nor to be on a 5th floor, say. Have you done much work on the property? We originally bought the garden flat, but as our family grew, our home did too; we bought and knocked into the flat above. I won’t be renovating more until the kids are much older though; with four children and their friends, damage to the flat is continuous – we dream of what we can do when they’re at university and it’s ours again! If you hadn’t chosen here, where else might you have looked? Probably east. I get truly inspired by all the fabulous things happening in Shoreditch and Dalston. The design and industrial spaces are super cool – we get a lot of interiors ideas for the clubs from our outings east. Describe your interiors style Very eclectic; I am definitely not a minimalist! I love texture and rustic finishes, like scaff boards, vintage crates, old shutters, and reclaimed woods and metals. Nothing uniform. I love working with colour – adding wicked accents to muted tones. Finally, what’s new for you? Actually, I’m currently working on a kid’s paint range, due out next spring, which is really exciting. And, following the beautiful refurb of our Kensington Maggie & Rose club, we’re now hunting for our next site – so many families across London are asking us to open near them so the search is on!
The Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 (020 7942 2000; vam.ac.uk); The Science Museum, Exhibition Road, SW7 (0870 870 4868; sciencemuseum.org.uk); The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 (020 7942 5000; nhm.ac.uk); Locanda Ottoemezzo, 2-4 Thackeray Street, W8 (020 7937 2200; locandaottoemezzo.co.uk); Electric Diner, 191 Portobello Road, W11 (020 7908 9696; electricdiner.com); The Scarsdale Tavern, 23A Edwardes Square, W8 (020 7937 1811; scarsdaletavern.co.uk); Miller of Kensington, 14 Stratford Road, W8 (020 7937 1777); Maggie & Rose Kensington, 58-60 Pembroke Road, W8 (020 7371 2200; maggieandrose.com) 64 | WWW.FABRICMAGAZINE.CO.UK
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The smarthome Yes, we like our gadgets to look good – even ostentatious, sometimes – but we’re also rather taken by products that seamlessly deliver the goods behind the scenes, like a top class Jeeves-type figure. One example is Crestron’s home automation tech that lets you adjust all lighting, heating, security and home entertainment using simple keypads. The trouble is, installing such systems often requires a small army. Not any more. Pyng is a new off-the-shelf system comprised of a single hub that works with wirelessly-controllable switches, dimmers, thermostats, locks, security alarms and (soon) audio-visual devices. No home is too big for Pyng, and there’s an iPad app that makes it a cinch to set up and execute scenarios for activities like waking, entertaining and sleeping, as well as short or longterm absences from the home. It’s versatile enough to change its settings according to the weather, and can be activated and monitored remotely, so you could be enjoying the aprés-ski at Méribel whilst anyone outside your house will think Jay Gatsby is throwing a party inside. From £570 (crestron.eu)
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Gresso Regal Black Edition Using solid titanium plate, each of the 999 limited edition handsets takes eight hours to create and another three hours to polish. $5,000 (gresso.com)
Jawbone UP24 Captures activity, counts calories and even watches while you sleep, sending relevant data to your phone. £99.99 (jawbone.com)
Adidas miCoach More accurate at monitoring heart rate than any other, it features GPS tracking and on-screen coaching. £300 (adidas.co.uk)
TomTom MultiSport Cardio Waterproof with a one-button control, ideal for those looking to really push their heart rate. £249.99 (tomtom.com)
Take flight
Why should the professionals have all the fun with drones? There’s a growing number of enthusiasts who like to send camera-equipped remotely controlled flying vehicles up in the air for sheer fun. The DJI Inspire 1 is aimed at the serious hobbyist who wants a toy that’s clever enough to return home (or wherever you happen to be) when its power pack diminishes. Controlled by a fully-featured app, the drone has GPS navigation and a built-in camera that can rotate 360°, and can shoot video at 4K resolution and capture 12-megapixel photos. Dual operator control means you can fly the thing using one smartphone whilst your buddy operates the camera. For safe landing, sensors determine the location and altitude and lower the legs automatically. Bond would be jealous. £2,800 (DJI.com)
The great gig in the sky (/sitting room) Multi-room audio is not something we’re shy of promoting. After all, who wouldn’t want the luxury of being able to stream the same music to different rooms, and not just at party time? So we were especially excited to be invited to the recent launch of BlueSound, the world’s first such system aimed at true audiophiles, thanks to its compatibility with full resolution 24-bit/192kHz files. That means we can listen to our growing collection of downloaded albums in studio master quality. It’s like being in Abbey Road Studios with Pink Floyd recording their latest disc. There are a number of players in the BlueSound range, including the Powernode, which can be operated by an iPhone or Android app and can access Cloud-based streaming services and internet radio stations, too. £599 (bluesound.com) FABRICMAGAZINE.CO.UK
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hy St. John’s? And while we’re at it, where’s the wood? The name derives from the Great Forest of Middlesex, once owned by the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, in fact. That’s before the area was seized by Henry VIII and used as one of the portly monarch’s many hunting grounds during the dissolution of the monasteries. You won’t find much in the way of wild deer these days, but it is still relatively leafy – Regent’s Park is just around the corner, as is the equally green and lovely Primrose Hill, so it’s about as countrified as you’re going to get this close to central London. Sounds intriguing! Exactly how close to town are we talking? A mere 2.5 miles north-west of Charing Cross, making it super accessible considering it is one of the Capital’s quieter neighbourhoods. Residents enjoy direct access to Canary Wharf on the Jubilee line – unsurprisingly, the area is home to many a City worker. And for fashion freaks, Bond Street Tube station is a blink-andyou’ll-miss-it six minutes away. But, boasting its own high street jam-packed with high-end designer boutiques, St. John’s Wood can easily give the West End a run for its money in the sartorial stakes, too.
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I certainly like the sound of that. What kind of properties are on offer? You’ll find a real eclectic mix, from the truly stunning detached mansion houses of Avenue Road down to the modest ’60s apartment blocks that make up much of the neighbourhood’s character. Of course, there are properties in between – think elegant townhouses on tree-lined streets offering ample parking and outside space. Perfect! What’s the catch? Unfortunately, everybody seems to have the same idea when it comes to location. St. John’s Wood is one of the Capital’s most desirable – and affluent – areas. Many of the mansions along the prestigious Avenue Road go for tens of millions. Even a diminutive one-bed can set you back a cool £500,000, but you can rest assured you’ll be the proud owner of one of London’s most enviable addresses – particularly if you inhabit one of the smart Victorian mansion blocks along Abbey Road. As in The Beatles’ Abbey Road? That’s the one! NW8 is in no way modest when it comes to its rock ’n’ roll credentials. Home to the world-famous recording studio of the same name, as well as the lesser-known but equally cool RAK Studios, St. John’s Wood is the place to be if you enjoy a bit of celeb
spotting, particularly those of the rock star persuasion. Be prepared to dodge the tourists, though, as they flock to Abbey Road’s iconic zebra crossing, come rain or shine, to recreate that album cover. It’s up there with poking one’s head out of a red telephone box for a piccie. Not a music fan? You might be pleased to learn Lord’s Cricket Ground is another local claim to fame. I don’t like cricket. I love it! Ah, so you are a music fan… That’s right, Lord’s is a real gem in St. John’s Wood, and it’s not just about catching the latest match either; boasting one of the oldest museums in sport, it’s a great place to get the lowdown on the history of this most English of pastimes. Of course, another very English pastime is a spot of afternoon tea, which you can indulge in at the Ground’s sophisticated Long Room if the fancy takes you. Heavenly! Oh dear, I forgot about the kids. What are the schools like? It’s easily done! But don’t fret: there are three top prep schools in the area: Saint Christina’s is predominantly for girls up to 11, Abercorn School is for two- to 13-year-old-girls and boys, and the very local boys-only Arnold House School is excellent. You might want to dress up for the school run, though. You never know who you could bump into…
Local heroes
SHOPPING RIGBY & PELLER Gentlemen: if you must go down the lingerie route this Valentine’s Day, allow us to point you in the direction of one of our favourite luxury lingerie establishments, in which you really can’t go wrong. Boasting 75 years of experience, Rigby & Peller – with a gem of a boutique in St.
John’s Wood – is a one-stopshop for fitting, styling advice and, honestly, that delicious feeling of being thoroughly spoilt when it comes to our all-important smalls. We all know ill-fitting undies can have a detrimental effect, not only on our look but, dang, on our mood, too, and so the whole Rigby & Peller experience, from their state-of-the-art digital body scanner to their enticing list of luxury brands, is not to be underestimated. Trust us, she’ll love it. Oh, and being the incredibly personal pursuit lingerie shopping is, gift cards are available, too. Yes, that is a hint. 23 St. John’s Wood High Street, NW8 (020 7722 2587; rigbyandpeller.co.uk)
PAMPERING JOSHUA ALTBACK Keeping St. John’s Wood well coiffed for over 50 years, it’s clear Joshua Altback isn’t just our top pick; quite the local treasure, on our visit we saw one customer eagerly book in enough appointments to see her through to 2016. It’s not hard to see why the bright and buzzy salon, which specialises
in colour, is a little black beauty book bastion. We took our much-loved tresses to see the lovely Dror – senior stylist and colourist, and L’Oreal colour trophy finalist (which, trust us, is a big deal) – a rare example of that dream hairdresser: one that follows your wishes explicitly (= no tears as hardearned inches vanish) but has all the expertise to translate any hair-brained scheme into a truly flattering, doable do. The result? A swishy, stylish cut and a definite new go-to. Readers get 10 per cent off a cut or colour with Dror until the end of February. Contact the salon to book: 82 St. John’s Wood High Street, NW8 (020 7722 1225; joshuaaltback.com) FABRICMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 71
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CHARITY BEGINS AT H O M E Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward continue to show their support for the London-based charity Housing for Women, and can reveal that, last year, they donated an impressive £14,000 through various charity efforts. For 80 years, Housing for Women has provided secure, affordable housing and recruitment services to help empower women. Anna Macleod, head of marketing and communications at KFH, comments: “Housing Londoners is at the core of our business, and we are very happy to have continued our support for the charity. We hope that by providing toys, vouchers and cards to the women and children sheltered by Housing for Women, we have been able to spread some cheer.” (hfw.org.uk; kfh.co.uk)
JAMES MORTON
BENHAM & REEVES
Be bold! (It’s the new black)
Daring to be different can have its pitfalls, especially so if you’re in the business of redesigning a period property – sacred stuff to some! But fortune favours the fashionable and, with the right architectural team, you can achieve a look, both inside and out, that’s bound to satisfy even the traditional set. One such property making a serious design statement on an otherwise quiet Marylebone Street is 7 Harley Place, with its stylishly noir exterior and super-sleek contemporary look indoors. Selling agents Druce are so excited by the audacious mews house, they’ve now got their eyes on another project that, they say, will further contribute to the foundation of London as a global capital of creative architecture. Simon Hedley, director at Druce, tells us: “Clever developers are finding ways to flood mews properties with light, and to design the interiors in a way that represents the pinnacle of contemporary design, often placing the interiors at odds with the period exterior. This is opening up the appeal of such properties to a far wider range of buyers.” 7 Harley Place is now on the market for £3.5 million with Druce (020 7935 6535; druce.com) and Knight Frank (020 7499 1012; knightfrank.co.uk)
Psst… We think it’s only right that Marylebone’s most desirable new
development – The Chilterns – should attract Hollywood royalty and, frankly, you don’t get any more A-list than this Mr. & Mrs. Smith. The pair are reported to have set their sights high on the development’s £25 million penthouse, no less.
City pad or leafy suburb? City pad for the week, leafy suburb for the weekend Home gym or home cinema? Home gym Hampstead Heath or Primrose Hill? Hampstead Heath Buy to let or buy to live? Buy to live New build or period charm? Period charm Dote on dogs or care for cats? I prefer dogs Hyde Park or Regent’s Park? Regent’s Park Black cab or Boris bike? Black cab Swinging jazz club or off to the opera? Neither Saturday night or Sunday morning? Sunday morning (three kids!) French bistro or best of British? Best of British Dining out or dinner party? Dinner party Dressed up or dressed down? Dressed up Real ale or fine wine? Fine wine Action-packed or pool-side holiday? Pool-side holiday Good book or blockbuster? Blockbuster FABRICMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 73
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Future classic CAMPDEN HILL MANSIONS, W8
If February brings you high hopes for a dream dwelling, look no further than this deluxe penthouse, on the fifth floor of a handsome period building, just a few streets away from Notting Hill Gate station. Beautifully refurbished to offer one enviable modern lifestyle, the apartment comes with a high-end spec list that reads like a tech lover’s dream. Think integrated music and lighting systems, automated blinds and air conditioning – all at the flick of a remote control. But, not to overlook those classic touches, we’re rather enamoured with the elegant marble bathroom. Do not disturb! £1.1 million, Bective Leslie Marsh (020 7795 4288; bective.co.uk)
A dream to build on DEVONSHIRE PLACE, W1G
This three-bed two storey penthouse might be perched on top of medical offices, but its location in the heart of Marylebone Village is what’s really got our ventricles going. And that’s before we’ve even mentioned the smart timber flooring, the spacious, open-plan reception/kitchen area (perfect for parties, FYI), or the master bedroom complete with en suite bath- and dressing rooms. Best of all is that planning permission has been granted to create a staircase and glazed sunroom that gives access to the flat roof, which can be landscaped to create a seriously stylish terrace with far reaching views across the Capital. Over to you… £3,999,999, Druce (020 7935 6535; druce.com)
£1.7M
AVERAGE PROPERTY PRICE IN PRIME CENTRAL LONDON
“THE PROPERTY MARKET HAS SEEN A FEW ADJUSTMENTS WITH PRICING – AN EARLY SIGN OF THE EFFECT OF STAMP DUTY CHANGES – AND THIS WILL CONTINUE INTO FEBRUARY” Spencer Botchin, Sandfords
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Party perfect
LANGFORD PLACE, NW8
Arranged over five floors, this impressive six-bed family home in the heart of St. John’s Wood offers an abundance of luxury living space. Recently refurbished to an exacting standard, you’ll find handsome dark wood flooring, clean white walls, high ceilings and a showstopping flash of modern marble in the kitchen and bathrooms. Mixing contemporary comforts with all the grandeur of a period property, you and your clan can live it up in style. With excellent entertaining rooms and ample parking space, this is one smart semi that’s crying out for a sociable household. Could yours be the one to fill it? £5.985 million, Behr & Butchoff (020 7722 7222; behrandbutchoff.com)
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Outstanding elegance CLIFTON HILL, NW8
While there’s much to be said for a classic Georgian townhouse, the fact remains that they are identikit. For those wishing to stand out from the London property crowd, this detached Gothic stucco house comes with serious curb appeal. Situated on the west side of St. John’s Wood at the junction of Clifton Hill and Greville Road, the seven-bed, three-bathroom abode boasts one highly desirable location, too. Beautifully refurbished with chic neutrals, polished parquet floors, period features aplenty and magnificently manicured gardens, there’s elegance at every turn. Add a shrewd mix of contemporary and traditional styles and you have one unique family home. £6,000 per week, Bargets (020 7402 9494; bargets.co.uk)
A fair share
WARRINGTON CRESCENT, W9
This super stylish maisonette in Little Venice is the perfect pad for professional sharers. With a contemporary open-plan living, dining and kitchen space, and three generous double bedrooms, there really isn’t a short straw to be drawn when it comes to deciding who sleeps where. You’ll be a happy household, too, when you see the gigantic windows and French doors to the rear of the property flooding your abode with natural light. So too when you realise said French doors open out directly onto a large shared garden that leads to the ever-so-sought-after Crescent communal gardens. What’s not to love? £1,300 per week, Vickers (020 7289 1692; vickersestateagents.com)
Tongue in chic HARLEY HOUSE, NW1 Luxury lateral living doesn’t come any more lovely than this. But enough of the tongue-twisters – we’re already in a twist over this exceptionally spacious apartment, which boasts 2,745 sq ft of stylish accommodation. Situated on the second floor of one of Marylebone’s most wanted mansion blocks, you’ll discover a very generous four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and, quite extraordinarily for a flat, no less than three reception rooms – not bad for a location that’s positively to die for. Including a chic open-plan kitchen/diner, a utility room and an allocated parking space, this pretty period conversion has des res written all over it. £3,450 per week, Arlington Residential (020 7722 3322; arlingtonresidential.com)
30%
OF ALL HOUSEHOLDS IN LONDON RENT PRIVATELY
“DESPITE THE INEVITABLE SEASONAL SLOWDOWN AFTER A TURBULENT YET BUOYANT YEAR, WE ARE EXPECTING A SPIKE IN THE EARLY MONTHS OF 2015” Charlie Adcock, Hamptons International
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Walk-in wow-factor TOTTERIDGE COMMON, N20
This is your chance to pick up a positively palatial pad in leafy north London. Sitting stately within three acres of private landscaped grounds, you can expect an impressive 15,000 sq ft of luxury living space that exemplifies that harmonious meeting of period-style details and the very best in contemporary home comforts. The sprawling five-bed family home – from developers Octagon – even comes with a self-contained and spacious two-bed apartment that makes the perfect granny annex or live-in nanny flat. Prepare for your jaw to drop when you step inside the double height main hall with its beautiful marble floor and grand windows. After all, first impressions are not to be underestimated. £16 million, Knight Frank (020 7317 7950; knightfrank.co.uk) and Statons (020 8445 3694; statons.com)
22.7%
PREDICTED GROWTH OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS IN NON-PRIME DISTRICTS
“THE LUXURY NEW HOMES MARKET REMAINS STRONG, ESPECIALLY WITH OFF-PLAN SALES FROM DEVELOPERS LIKE US THAT ARE OFFERING SOMETHING SPECIAL”
You’d better believe it UPHILL ROAD, NW7
Nestled quietly behind attractive gates and sitting pretty on Mill Hill’s premier road, this collection of grand family homes is the height of modern luxe. The development’s pièce de résistance, though, is a magnificent ambassadorial residence with Andalucian features, including beautiful shutters, a huge galleried landing/library, his ’n’ hers bathrooms and an award-winning landscaped garden to the rear – its sense of tranquility belying its vibrant north London location. Pushing design boundaries, the house has been fashioned to the nines with the very best contemporary fixtures and fittings. We could go on with our superlatives, but trust us, seeing is believing. POA (020 8458 7040; 53uphillroad.co.uk)
Jason Rishover, Heronslea Group
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The high life MILL HILL PLACE, NW7 An exclusive new development by Heronslea, these plush apartments are set within eight handsome buildings, arranged around pretty landscaped gardens. Not out of place amongst the superb period architecture of Mill Hill’s conservation area, the red brick abodes form a sought after new micro-village. Indeed, you can expect village-like tranquility on top of easy access to town. Interior designed to feel both chic and homely, and with a lengthy checklist of high-spec features including underfloor heating and comfort cooling, this is what luxury living is all about. From £995,000, Glentree (020 8731 9500; glentree.co.uk) and Preston Bennett (020 8954 8626; prestonbennett.co.uk; millhillplace.com)
AGENTS Anscombe & Ringland anscombes.co.uk Arlington Residential arlingtonresidential.com Aston Chase astonchase.com Bargets bargets.co.uk Beauchamp Estates beauchamp.co.uk Bective Leslie Marsh bective.co.uk Behr & Butchoff behrandbutchoff.com Benham & Reeves b-r.co.uk Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings brlets.co.uk Brian Lack brianlack.co.uk Chestertons chestertons.com Cluttons cluttons.com Day Morris daymorris.com Druce druce.com Fox Gregory foxgregory.co.uk Glentree glentree.co.uk Godfrey & Barr godfreyandbarr.com Goldschmidt & Howland g-h.co.uk Hamptons hamptons.co.uk Harris Latner harrislatner.co.uk Heathgate heathgate.com Jeremy James & Company jeremy-james.co.uk Kerr Gilchrist 020 7431 0003 Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward kfh.co.uk Knight Frank knightfrank.co.uk Litchfields litchfields.com McGlashans mcglashans.co.uk Parkheath parkheath.com Plaza Estates plazaestates.co.uk Regents Residential regentsresidential.com Sandfords sandfords.com Savills savills.co.uk TK International t-k.co.uk Vickers vickersestateagents.com Winkworth Marylebone winkworth.co.uk Winkworth St. John’s Wood winkworth.co.uk York Estates yorkestates.co.uk
Pictured: York Terrace West, NW1, Aston Chase, POA (020 7724 4724; astonchase.com)
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Lisburne Road, Hampstead Heath, NW3 An especially fine Victorian house positioned on a quiet residential turning, just a few yards from the southern entrance to Parliament Hill and the Heath. The property has been extended at the rear to create a wonderful family space throughout the entire ground floor, flooded with natural light and with doors opening to a very pleasant west facing garden. * BEAUTIFULLY BRIGHT THROUGH RECEPTION ROOM * FAMILY KITCHEN * FIVE/SIX BEDROOMS * TWO BATHROOMS * WEST FACING GARDEN * RESIDENTS PERMIT PARKING * EPC RATING D
ÂŁ2,150,000
Freehold
Sole Agent
This office also handles residential lettings 2 Fleet Road, NW3 2QS
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020 7482 4282
email : sales@daymorris.co.uk
RINGWOOD AVENUE, N2 The outstanding stylish deco presentation throughout the extensive ground floor reflects the owner’s flair and approach to design, combined with the need for practicality. The refurbishment has resulted in a perfect arrangement for huge open-plan living. Accommodation comprises; Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, three further bedrooms, family bathroom, three/four glorious receptions, stunning kitchen, utility room, guest WC, large mature garden and patio, first floor terrace (not officially demised), off street parking, under floor heating to ground floor, partial air conditioning, loft with potential for further accommodation.
POA
Freehold
Joint Sole Agent
This office also handles residential lettings 61 Highgate High St, N6 5JY
020 8348 8131
email : highgate@daymorris.co.uk
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CATO STREET W1 An extremely rare and wonderful opportunity to purchase this four bedroom period Freehold House in W1. The accommodation comprises of a large double reception room, kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite), patio garden and terrace. Cato Street is well located just a short walk to Marylebone High Street, Baker Street, Marble Arch tube station (central line), Oxford Street and the open spaces of Hyde Park. Viewings Highly Recommended. EPC Rating E.
FREEHOLD
ÂŁ1,999,999 OFFICES AT KNIGHTSBRIDGE & MARBLE ARCH
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NORFOLK CRESCENT W2 A wonderful family home ideally located moments from Hyde Park and Paddington. The accommodation comprises of a dining room, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, 2 family bathrooms, roof terrace, Patio garden. Norfolk Crescent is wonderfully located just a short walk from Paddington station, Lancaster Gate tube station and the open spaces of Hyde Park. EPC Rating E.
LEASEHOLD 120 YEARS UNEXPIRED (APPROX.)
ÂŁ3,300,000
MARBLE ARCH: 29-31 EDGWARE ROAD LONDON W2 2JE 020 7724 3100
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HAMILTON TERRACE & HAMILTON CLOSE, ST JOHN'S WOOD NW8
Offers in excess of £8,950,000
An exceptional opportunity to purchase a house set on four floors and an un-modernised mews house at the rear of the building with two garages and off street parking for a further two cars. The main property is currently divided into three self contained units; a lower and raised ground floor duplex; a first and second floor duplex; and a wonderfully bright Artist's studio behind the main building; these three units total approx 4,310 sq ft/400 sq m. The fourth unit being the mews house is approx 1,020 sq ft/95 sq m. Hence, the total accommodation is 5,330 sq ft/495 sq m. Hamilton Terrace is a sought after, wide, tree-lined road conveniently located for the shops and cafés of both St John's Wood High Street and Maida Vale. ACCOMMODATION LOWER GROUND AND RAISED GROUND DUPLEX FLAT ■ UPPER DUPLEX FLAT (1ST & 2ND FLOORS) ■ STUDIO HOUSE (POSITIONED AS AN ANNEXE AT THE REAR OF THE BUILDING) MEWS HOUSE (POSITIONED ON HAMILTON CLOSE AT THE REAR OF THE LARGE GARDEN) IN TOTAL: 10 BEDROOMS ■ 4 BATHROOMS ■ 3 SHOWER ROOMS ■ 4 KITCHENS 3 RECEPTION ROOMS ■ GARDEN ■ 2 GARAGES ■ OFF STREET PARKING ■ EPC RATING=E
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New development of interior designed apartments. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms for sale. • New long lease • 2,217 sq ft • Parking available
MAIDA VALE, LONDON W9
An elegant, bright and spacious (approx.99 sq m) raised ground floor apartment with a private entrance and garden forming part of a semi-detatched house. The apartment is well located close to local amenities including shops, cafes and excellent public transport connections. 3 Double Bedrooms. Bathroom. En-suite Shower Room with separate Cloakroom. Kitchen. Reception Room. EPC Rating D.
Share of Freehold
ÂŁ1,395,000
211-213 Sutherland Avenue, Little Venice, London W9 1RU T: 020 7289 1692 E: property@vickersestateagents.com W: www.vickersestateagents.com FABRICMAGAZINE.CO.UK
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UPPER MONTAGU STREET, W1 A five storey family house in this attractive Marylebone location. This Georgian house has many attractive period features including high ceilings and large windows. Natural light and superb living space makes this a super family home. 5 BEDROOMS, DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM, DRAWING ROOM, STUDY, KITCHEN, CONSERVATORY, 3 BATHROOMS, GUEST WC
FREEHOLD
£3,800,000
MARYLEBONE, W1 This spacious third floor flat is located in a modern purpose built block with 24 hour security, a private gym and communal gardens. The property offers the incoming purchaser an opportunity to create a contemporary home with ample living and entertaining space. A designated car parking space is an added benefit. 3 BEDROOMS, RECEPTION/DINING ROOM, EAT-IN KITCHEN, 2 BATHROOMS AND UNDERGROUND PARKING
100 YEAR LEASE
£1,300,000
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£465 pw
£6,500 pw
Unfurnished
Un/Furnished
A 2 bedroom apartment on Ingham Road, West Hampstead, NW6 in a well presented period conversion. Energy Efficiency Rating - C72
2 West Hampstead 020 7433 6869
£1,500 pw
2
Unfurnished
An unique house on Millfield Lane, Highgate, N6 with a spacious private garden and conservatory.
A one of a kind house on Warwick Avenue, Little Venice, W9 boasting a large kitchen/ breakfast room leading onto a private patio garden, steam room, roof terrace, staff accommodation, private front garden and off street parking for 2 cars. 4
Energy Efficiency Rating - D55 Energy Efficiency Rating - F36
Highgate 020 8347 2601
£1,500 pw
3
2
£1,600 pw
Unfurnished
A fabulous home on Willow Road, Hampstead, NW3 boasting a conservatory leading out onto a private garden. Energy Efficiency Rating - D62
Hampstead 020 7431 0624
4
Little Venice 020 7289 6633
3
£4,500 pw
Unfurnished
3
Unfurnished
A spacious house located on Linden Lea, Hampstead Garden Suburb, N2 with a rear garden and off street parking.
A stunning family house on Regents Park Road, Primrose Hill, NW1 boasting a well manicured private garden.
7 Temple Fortune 020 8209 9333
Energy Efficiency Rating - D55
Energy Efficiency Rating - E54
4
Little Venice 020 7289 6633
5
4
Set fees apply for all tenancies: £138.00 administration fee per tenancy + £24.00 referencing charge per Tenant/Guarantor. For variable charges and deposits explained please visit www.g-h.co.uk
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Executive Rental Specialists 020 7486 6711 sales@mcglashans.co.uk / lettings@mcglashans.co.uk
Montagu Square, Marylebone, W1 A beautiful newly refurbished 2nd floor apartment, living/dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, use of private garden square, lift. £1,500 per week Furnished/Unfurnished
Wythburn Place, Marylebone, W1 A unique and beautifully presented, bright mews house with solid hard wood floors throughout refurbished in a contemporary style, living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, guest wc, small decked balcony. £1.350 per week Unfurnished
Portman Mansions, Chiltern Street, Marylebone W1 A spacious completely refurbished first floor mansion flat, living room with double doors leading to dining room, eat in kitchen, master bedroom with en suite shower room, 2nd bedroom with en suite shower room, 3rd bedroom, family bathroom, guest cloakroom, 24hr porterage. £1,250 per week Unfurnished
Maunsel Street, Westminster, SW1 A delightful period terraced house arranged over 3 floors with a small paved patio and roof terrace, living/dining/kitchen open plan with wood floors, 2nd reception room/bedroom 3, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms patio, roof terrace. £875 per week Unfurnished
Bryanston Square, Marylebone, W1 A spacious newly refurbished, 2 bedroom apartment on the 1st floor with high ceilings and a south facing balcony, living room open plan to kitchen, balcony, double bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, 2nd double bedroom with en suite shower room. £950 per week Unfurnished
Marathon House, Marylebone Road, NW1 A delightful 1st floor flat with private parking, gym, 24 hour porterage and lift, living room with open plan kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite). £750 per week Furnished
43 Marylebone Lane, London W1U 2NS
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