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Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois P.O.A JOINT SOLE AGENCY An exceptional Victorian residence situated in this prestigious setting offering panoramic views to the rear of surrounding forest land. This delightful residence provides flexible accommodation arranged over three floors with a detached garage which also provides further annex accommodation.

The vendors have modernised and updated the property throughout whilst retaining many original features. Property benefits include: impressive reception hall, modern kitchen/breakfast room leading to family room and orangery, cloakroom, utility room, elegant drawing room, dining room and gym. On the first floor there is a delightful master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, further bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms, study and family bathroom. On the second floor there is a spacious room currently configured as an entertainment room but was previously two bedrooms. To the front of the property there is a carriage driveway providing off street parking for numerous vehicles and allowing access to the detached garage which also has further guest accommodation with wet room. The rear garden has an extensive patio area leading on to well tended grounds of two acres.

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Forest Lane, Chigwell ÂŁ2,450,000 SOLE AGENCY Located in one of the most desirable roads in Chigwell is this Executive Detached residence overlooking Chigwell Golf Course. This stylish property has been recently updated to the exacting standards of the current vendors.

The property benefits from a spectacular centralised marble staircase, stunning indoor swimming pool and leisure area, cloakroom/WC, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and utility room. On the first floor there is an elegant master bedroom with en-suite dressing room and bathroom and three further bedroom suites whilst on the second floor there is a further bedroom/gymnasium and cloakroom.

Externally the property is approached via double electric gates giving access to the carriage driveway and allowing access to the integral garage whilst the 150ft rear garden has been tastefully landscaped with a wide variety of mature shrubs, plants and trees.

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Church Lane, Abridge P.O.A SOLE AGENCY An impressive newly constructed country family residence situated in this semi rural location. The property stands in approx 3 acres of grounds and benefits from panoramic views across the Essex countryside yet is conveniently located for access to Central London, the M25, M11 and North Circular and both City and Stansted Airports yet is only approx 40 mins from Central London.

The house has seven bedroom suites and a one bedroom staff apartment. There are four receptions and a state of the art kitchen measuring 10.5m x 7m. A stunning indoor pool complex also includes a steam room, a Jacuzzi and a gymnasium with male and female changing and shower rooms. There is also a sunken garden adjoining the indoor pool. A large cinema room, cloakroom and wine store are adjoining a games/snooker room/bar room being an impressive 11m x 9m which gives ample scope to accommodate any needs. The property has been built to the highest specification and the latest technology has been used to create an amazing 'Eco' House that will have minimal running costs. This includes rainwater harvesting to irrigate the garden. The latest insulation has been used and a full air management system has been installed. A lutron electrical system has been run throughout the house so all lighting, media and data cabling is of the highest calibre.

Externally the property is approached via an impressive driveway via electric gates giving access to the substantial detached garage.

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Broadstrood, Goldings Manor Loughton ÂŁ1,400,000 SOLE AGENTS We are pleased to offer this exceptionally well presented family residence situated within the sought after Goldings Manor area of North Loughton.

The current vendors have considerably updated and extended the property over recent years to provide spacious accommodation for the modern family on the ground floor in addition to four bedrooms on the first floor which are all en-suite and two further bedrooms on the second floor with family bathroom. Therefore the property benefits include: stunning fitted kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, garden room, sitting room, family room, six bedrooms - four of which are en-suite and a family bathroom. To the front of the property there is a block paved driveway providing off street parking for numerous vehicles and allowing access to the integral garage.

The rear garden enjoys a panoramic backdrop with forest land to the rear.

The garden itself comprises of patio area with remainder laid to lawn and planted with a wide variety of mature shrubs, plants and trees.

Stradbroke Grove, Buckhurst Hill ÂŁ1,150,000 SOLE AGENTS An exceptionally attractive five bedroom executive residence situated on a double plot in what is popularly regarded as one of Buckhurst Hill's premier roads.

The property is ideally located for access to the Central Line with its transport links to the City and the West End, the shopping facilities of fashionable Queens Road with its delightful Boutiques and Eateries and impressive local schools. Property benefits include: reception hall, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, drawing room, dining room, sitting room and study.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms and family bathroom whilst on the second floor there is a further bedroom with ensuite. Externally to the front of the property there is a carriage driveway providing off street parking for numerous vehicles and allowing access to the attached double length garage whilst the landscaped rear garden of 135ft comprises of patio area to immediate rear of the property with remainder laid to lawn and planted with a wide variety of shrubs, plants and trees.

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Hainault Road P.O.A An exceptionally attractive five bedroom executive residence situated on a double plot in what is popularly regarded as one of Buckhurst Hill's premier roads. The property is ideally located for access to the Central Line with its transport links to the City and the West End, the shopping facilities of fashionable Queens Road with its delightful Boutiques and Eateries and impressive local schools.

Property benefits include: reception hall, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, drawing room, dining room, sitting room and study. On the first floor there are four bedrooms and family bathroom whilst on the second floor there is a further bedroom with en-suite. Externally to the front of the property there is a carriage driveway providing off street parking for numerous vehicles and allowing access to the attached double length garage whilst the landscaped rear garden of 135ft comprises of patio area to immediate rear of the property with remainder laid to lawn and planted with a wide variety of shrubs, plants and trees.

Chester Road, Chigwell P.O.A We are pleased to offer this exceptional Six Bedroom Detached executive residence which has been extended and decorated to the exacting standards of the current vendors.

This individually crafted property is situated on the ever popular Chester Road with spacious accommodation arranged over three floors and comprises: Spacious kitchen/diner, cloakroom, two reception rooms, study, six bedrooms - two of which have en-suite facilities and family bathroom.

Externally there is a block paved carriage driveway and 60ft West facing rear garden. The property is ideally located for the shopping facilities of the fashionable local parade and the Central Line with its transport links to the City and the West End.

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Elite Homes: 020 8418 1890

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Refurbishment Non commercial - Domestic

Mulvey & Co Maintenance & Refurbishment Contractors

Mulvey & Co are a company of building contractors established in 1991. We started out by doing decorating and small building works including extensions and conversions. We are now proud to be called a large contractor with turnover in excess of ÂŁ4 million per year. At Mulvey & Co we believe that genuine quality services tailored to our customers needs will keep us ahead of the competition, maintain integrity and keep customers happy.

We are continuously striving to achieve the highest standards for health and safety through training and insist all our workmen adhere to the construction design and management regulations.

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Lee Grove, Chigwell £1,295,000 SOLE AGENTS We are pleased to offer this spacious family residence situated at the end of this desirable residential road siding onto open fields.

The property has been substantially extended to create a delightful family residence with accommodation arranged over three floors. Property benefits include: reception hall, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, five receptions, six bedrooms, three bathrooms and two shower rooms. To the front of the property there is a paved driveway providing off street parking for numerous vehicles and allowing access to the integral garage. To the rear of the property there is a patio area with remainder laid to lawn.

Daleside, Chigwell £1,450,000 SOLE AGENTS A beautiful traditional Chigwell residence which is situated within the Courtland Estate. Property benefits include: large modern kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, three reception rooms, master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and en-suite.

There are four further bedrooms and family bathroom. Externally the property has a spacious drive and access to the integral garage.

The rear garden offers views over open farmland.

The Central Line with its transport links to the City and West End and Chigwell’s fashionable local shopping facilities are all within easy walking distance.

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Vicarage Lane, Chigwell ÂŁ1,395,000 SOLE AGENTS We are pleased to offer this delightful character property situated on this substantial plot with a delightful front aspect over open fields.

This spacious residence offers flexible accommodation and offers the scope for further enlargement subject to usual planning permission. Currently the property comprises of kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, dining room, sitting room, family room, five bedrooms with en-suite to master and family bathroom.

The delightful rear garden has been planted with a wide variety of plants and trees.

The Sanctuary, Rolls Park P.O.A A charming family residence situated within the prestigious Rolls Park area of Chigwell. The property offers total privacy and seclusion yet is only a short distance to all local amenities.

The property offers total privacy and seclusion yet is only a short distance to all local amenities. This fine property which has been well maintained by the current vendors also has the benefit of a self contained one bedroom annex. The mature landscaped grounds extend to approx 0.66 of an acre and are set behind electric security gates.

Five bedrooms, including master with en-suite, family bathroom, four reception rooms, large kitchen, utility and conservatory. Detached self contained one bedroom annexe with open-plan kitchen, shower room, walled gardens and detached garage.

Elite Homes: 020 8418 1890

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Church Hill, Loughton ÂŁ1,100,000 SOLE AGENTS An attractive character property built in 1912 situated on a double frontage plot. The property boasts an array of characterful features and we strongly recommend an internal viewing.

The property has been substantially extended to create a delightful family residence with accommodation arranged over three floors. Property benefits include: reception hall, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, five receptions, six bedrooms, three bathrooms and two shower rooms. To the front of the property there is a paved driveway providing off street parking for numerous vehicles and allowing access to the integral garage. To the rear of the property there is a patio area with remainder laid to lawn.

Baldwins Hill, Loughton ÂŁ999,995 SOLE AGENTS A stunning executive family residence situated within this highly desirable location backing onto Forest Land. The property offers bright and airy accommodation arranged over three floors and we strongly recommend an immediate internal viewing as it is rare for properties situated in this location to come to the open market.

Property benefits include: modern kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, dining room and sitting room. On the first floor there is a master bedroom with en-suite whilst two further bedrooms share a family bathroom. The second floor accommodation comprises: two double bedrooms and a further en-suite. To the front of the property there is a substantial block paved driveway providing off street parking for numerous vehicles and allowing access to the integral garage. Side access to the rear of the property with raised patio and sweeping steps leading down to lawn area with borders planted with a variety of shrubs and plants. There is a spacious summer house with further storage to rear of the garden which backs onto Epping Forest.

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Albion Park, Loughton ÂŁ1,295,000 SOLE AGENTS A well presented Executive family residence situated within this prestigious cul-de-sac location.

The property has been thoughtfully modernised and extended to the exacting standards of the current vendors to provide a delightful home with flexible living accommodation. Currently the property comprises: entrance hall, cloakroom, utility room, spacious kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, dining room, family room, master bedroom with en-suite, four further bedrooms and family bathroom. To the front of the property there is off street parking whilst the stunning secluded rear garden has been tastefully planted with a wide variety of shrubs, plants and trees in addition to a heated outdoor swimming pool.

Spareleaze Hill, Loughton ÂŁ1,650,000 SOLE AGENTS We are pleased to offer this Executive family residence ideally located for access to the Central Line with its transport links to The City and West End and the shopping facilities of the fashionable High Street.

Property benefits include: impressive reception hall, stunning kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom/WC, sitting room, dining room, family room, games room, five bedrooms - three with ensuite facilities and family bathroom. To the front of the property there is substantial off-street parking leading to integral garage whilst the rear garden comprises raised terrace with steps leading to the tastefully landscaped garden. To the extreme rear of the property there is a heated swimming pool with electric cover and a summer house which offers flexible usuage.

Elite Homes: 020 8418 1890

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Millwell Crescent, Chigwell ÂŁ709,995 SOLE AGENCY A stunning Four Bedroom Detached property situated within a quiet sought-after location off Manor Road.

The property benefits from a spacious lounge, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, family room, guest cloakroom, master bedroom with en suite plus a family bathroom.

There is a beautifully landscaped rear garden and off-road parking for several vehicles to the front.

Offered chain free.

Chigwell Office: 020 8281 0123

Mount Pleasant Road, Chigwell ÂŁ879,995 SOLE AGENCY An extended Four Bedroom Semi-Detached house in one of Chigwell's most sought-after turnings.

This stunning property is well presented throughout and benefits from two reception rooms, large kitchen/diner, utility room, cloakroom/WC, en suite to master bedroom and a family bathroom. The rear garden is approximately 100ft and has a brick built BBQ, swimming pool with pool house, a hot tub and an outside WC.

Chigwell Office: 020 8281 0123

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The Lanterns, High Road, Chigwell

£1,399,995

Gainsborough Place, Chigwell

£974,995

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An Investment Opportunity - We are pleased to offer this row of four properties which are available for sale as an entire site.

A delightful Five Bedroom Detached property situated within a gated development with kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, three reception rooms, a study, cloakroom/WC, en-suites to two bedrooms, family bathroom, double detached garage and off-street parking for two cars.

Currently the site comprises: four two bedroom units each having kitchen, sitting room, cloakroom/WC, first floor bathroom and their own garden. This is truly a rare opportunity to acquire a unique investment portfolio. The properties are ideally located for the Central Line with its transport links to the City and the West End and the shopping facilities and offered CHAIN FREE.

Courtland Drive, Chigwell

O.I.E.O £915,000

Chester Road, Chigwell

£824,995

SOLE AGENCY A magnificent chance to acquire a home with development potential overlooking stunning views on Courtland Drive. Situated on a 70ft plus frontage plans have been passed to create an extensive five bedroom home with an approx 60ft rear garden. Within walking distance of both Brook Parade shops and Chigwell's Central Line Tube Station this is a must to view.

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An excellent opportunity has arisen to purchase this Four Bedroom Detached house which is ideal for someone wanting a project or to develop, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Built in the late 1930s this property benefits from lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom/WC, family bathroom with separate WC. The rear garden is in excess of 100ft with a carriage driveway to the front, offroad parking for several vehicles and an integral garage. Offered chain free.

Chigwell Office: 020 8281 0123

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Brook Rise, Chigwell

£784,995

Murtwell Drive, Chigwel

£695,000

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Just a short walk from Chigwell's Central Line Station and local shops is this stunning Four Double Bedroom Detached property situated within a quiet location.

Offered chain free is this Five/Six Bedroom Semi-Detached house which has been finished to a very high standard. The property offers two en suites, a family bathroom, spacious lounge, separate dining room, cinema room with projector and a cloakroom/WC. The property has many features including under floor heating to the ground floor, air conditioning and a multi-room audio system. There is an outbuilding complete with plumbing, power and ample storage also there is an approximate 90ft rear garden and off-road parking for several vehicles.

This detached residence is beautifully presented throughout and benefits from a modern spacious lounge/diner, a fabulous fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, study, cloakroom/WC, family bathroom a landscaped southerly aspect garden with decked patio area and a carriage driveway with off-road parking for several vehicles.

Lyndhurst Rise, Chigwell

O.I.R.O £750,000

Mount Pleasant Road, Chigwell

£685,000

SOLE AGENCY A stunning Four Bedroom Detached family house situated within a sought-after location.

This family home has an en-suite to the master bedroom with an additional family bathroom, lounge, dining room, a study, kitchen, breakfast room, conservatory and a cloakroom/WC.

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Situated within one of Chigwell's most desirable roads is this delightful Three/Four Bedroom Semi-Detached house.

The property has been well kept throughout and tastefully decorated, the ground floor offers three reception rooms, a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, breakfast room and a ground floor cloakroom/WC.

Chigwell Office: 020 8281 0123

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Lyndhurst Rise, Chigwell

£714,995

Roding Lane North, Woodford Green

£649,995

SOLE AGENCY

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This family home is located close to Chigwell's Central Line Station and is situated on the ever-popular Chigwell Park Estate.

Having been totally refurbished throughout to a very high standard is this Five/Six Bedroom Semi-Detached property.The property benefits from an en suite to one

This Five Bedroom Semi-Detached property benefits from having two reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, downstairs shower room, family bathroom, garage, an approximate 143' rear garden and off-street parking for several vehicles.

The property benefits from an en-suite to one of the bedrooms, a family bathroom plus a ground floor shower room, a beautifully crafted fitted kitchen/dining room, a spacious lounge and a TV/family room.

Offered chain free.

Fontayne Avenue, Chigwell

The Dairy, Stapleford Abbotts

OIEO £600,000

£599,995

SOLE AGENCY A truly spacious and well presented Four Bedroom Detached house.

The ground floor comprises: three ample reception rooms, a downstairs cloakroom/WC, a contemporary kitchen and sizeable utility room. To the first floor there is a bright family bathroom, four good sized bedrooms including an en suite accessible via the master. The southerly aspect garden makes this property a delightful family home.

Chigwell Office: 020 8281 0123

Formerly a dairy beautifully transformed into a Four Bedroom End of Terrace home comprising: fitted kitchen/diner, lounge, ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower and on the first floor there are three further bedrooms with en-suite to the master and a family bathroom. Set in a farmland location with fabulous views and being within easy access to all surrounding towns. With no on-going chain an early viewing is highly recommended.

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Fontayne Avenue, Chigwell

OIEO £575,000

Lechmere Avenue, Chigwell

£595,000

SOLE AGENCY With potential to extend, subject to planning, is this Four Bedroom Semi-detached house offering lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and guest cloakroom. The property offers attached garage with off-street parking with a garden in excess of 145ft.

Ideally located close to Chigwell's Central Line Station, local shops and amenities is this Four Bedroom Semi-Detached house recently built to a very high standard.

The benefits include: lounge, study, kitchen, dining room, utility room and guest cloakroom with the master bedroom having an en-suite as well as a family bathroom. With off-road parking for two vehicles and no on-going chain viewings are a must.

Chigwell Park Drive, Chigwell

Coolgardie Avenue, Chigwell

£539,995

£524,995

SOLE AGENCY Situated within the sought-after Chigwell Park Estate and being within walking distance of Chigwell Station is this very well presented Three Bedroom SemiDetached house with garage. The property benefits from a lounge, fitted kitchen, conservatory, utility room, cloakroom/WC, family bathroom and good sized garden.

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Set within the ever-desirable Chigwell Park Estate is this spacious Three Bedroom Semi-Detached house which has excellent opportunity to develop into a much larger home, subject to planning permission. The property has a Southerly aspect garden, fitted kitchen, sitting room, utility room, lounge/diner, cloakroom/WC and is approximately 400 yards to Chigwell's Central Line Station.

Chigwell Office: 020 8281 0123

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Hornbeam Road, Theydon Bois

SOLE AGENCY £675,000

This fantastic Four Bedroom Detached property has been well maintained by the current vendors and is simply a property that you can move straight into. This really is a must view. Ideally located in Theydon Bois the property has everything that a growing family could want, with en-suite to master bedroom, three reception rooms, off street parking for five plus vehicles, with additional rear parking and detached garage, along with a well maintained garden.

SOLE AGENCY

Wellington Hill, High Beech

£675,000

JOINT SOLE AGENCY

The Uplands, Loughton

£799,995

We are pleased to offer this Detached Five Bedroom Property ideally located for the shopping facilities of the High Road and within close proximity to the ever-popular Staples Road Primary School. The property is offered Chain Free and we strongly recommend an immediate internal viewing. Property benefits include: kitchen, sitting room, dining room, conservatory, ground floor WC/shower room as well as two further en-suites.

SOLE AGENCY £415,000

A chance to acquire this spacious three bedroom penthouse apartment. The property boasts three double bedrooms with en-suite to master, 21 x 20 ft lounge and a separate kitchen. Ideally located for Loughton High Road with its popular restaurants and boutiques as well as the Central Line tube station. Offering two parking spaces behind secure gates, a lift and communal gardens an internal viewing is highly recommended.

Loughton Office: 020 8502 5588

£525,000

SOLE AGENCY

An exceptional Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Family Residence situated in this delightful semi-rural location fronting High Beech Golf Course, surrounded by farmland and forest. The property itself has been extended to the rear creating a rather impressive conservatory coming straight from the kitchen and lounge, whilst upstairs there is an en-suite to the master bedroom. The property also has added benefits of a spacious drive, a swimming pool, garage.

St Johns Road, Loughton

Goldings Rise, Loughton

Situated in this elevated position with far reaching views is this Three/Four Bedroom fully Detached Chalet Bungalow. The property is very spacious and has en-suite to the master bedroom, along with a dual aspect lounge with balcony/patio overlooking the rear garden. With a beautifully maintained rear garden and a garage with own driveway, early viewings are highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Stradbroke Grove, Buckhurst Hill

£689,995

Located in the heart of Buckhurst Hill in the ever-popular turning of Stradbroke Grove is this Four Bedroom Semi-Detached residence. The property offers everything that a growing family needs, with three receptions rooms, potential to extend in the loft (subject to planning), garage, ample off-street parking and an approx 100ft rear garden. Situated just a stone’s throw away from Buckhurst Hill Central Line Station and fashionable Queens Road.

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Stradbroke Grove, Buckhurst Hill

JOINT SOLE AGENCY £650,000

Situated in the heart of Buckhurst Hill is this four double bedroom "Mock Tudor Style" detached property. Situated just a stone’s throw from Buckhurst Hill Central Line Station, the property itself offers great sized living accommodation with large and impressive lounge/diner, en-suite to master, garage and off street parking. This property is a must view for any investment buyer and any commuter.

SOLE AGENCY

Meadow Road, Loughton

£595,000

SOLE AGENCY

London Road, Abridge

£575,000

This double fronted three/four bedroom detached property ideally located for those wishing to be in a semi rural environment with panoramic countryside views.

The property also has potential to extend STPP, with further benefits including recently fitted modern kitchen, large lounge, dining room, en-suite to master bedroom with dressing room which also can be converted back to the fourth bedroom, en-suite shower to bedroom two.

SOLE AGENCY £549,995

A spacious Four Bedroom Detached property ideally located within close proximity to Loughton Central Line Station and the High Road. The property offers three reception rooms, en-suite to master bedroom, garage and off- street parking. Situated in a quiet turning off the Lindens an internal viewing is highly recommended.

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£750,000

SOLE AGENCY

This unique four bedroom detached family home situated in a prime cul-de-sac, within walking distance to Loughton Central line station and the High Road is a must view.

The property lends itself to the modern family with spacious open plan living accommodation. Offering four double bedrooms with en-suite to the master bedroom.

Stylish kitchen with granite work surfaces and utility room leading to integral garage.

The Lindens, Loughton

The Lindens, Loughton

A spacious Four Bedroom extended family home situated within the quiet location of The Lindens. The property benefits from Four Double bedrooms, en-suite shower/WC to the master bedroom and family bathroom to first floor. On the ground floor there are three reception rooms, cloakroom/WC & a modern fitted kitchen. There is ample off-street parking to the front & un-overlooked landscaped garden to the rear.

The Crescent, Loughton

£750,000

An opportunity to purchase this extended executive family residence situated in the South side of Loughton. The property offers; luxury fitted kitchen/dining room with luxury bi-folding doors, utility area, cloakroom/WC, three receptions, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, dressing room with sky lights, luxurious family bathroom, off-street parking, detached garage, landscaped rear garden & detached garden room with shower room

Loughton Office: 020 8502 5588

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Eleven Acre Rise, Loughton

£985,000

Powell Road, Buckhurst Hill

£799,995

SOLE AGENCY

JOINT SOLE AGENCY

Situated in this prime location just off Loughton High Road lies this substantial detached family home currently laid out as a Three Bedroom property with an added benefit of a One Bedroom Self-Contained Annex.

Situated in the tree-lined Powell Road, one of Buckhurst Hill's premier locations, is this Four Bedroom Detached family home with panoramic views across the Essex countryside.

The property could easily be joined to create one large home. There is a large double garage & ample off-street parking to the front of the property and a wide landscaped rear garden. Early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

The property has been well maintained by the current vendor boasting conservatory, large garage and plenty of off-street parking. The property is situated a stone’s throw from Buckhurst Hill Central Line Tube Station and the ever popular Queens Road.

The Avenue, Loughton

Spring Grove, Loughton

£749,995

£729,995

SOLE AGENCY

JOINT SOLE AGENCY

This rather large and impressive Four Bedroom Semi Detached property has everything needed in a family home.

This unique four bedroom detached townhouse offers more space then your average home.

Set behind secured electric gates, the property offers two reception rooms with high ceilings, downstairs shower and steam room, downstairs study room, summer house, garage and off street parking for several vehicles. We strongly recommend an internal viewing.

Loughton Office: 020 8502 5588

Arranged over three floors the property offers magnificent views across Loughton, double garage, off street parking for five plus vehicles, en-suite to master bedroom and easy access to Loughton Central Line and the High Road.

This property is a must view for any growing family to put there own stamp on this large and impressive property.

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Eleven Acre Rise, Loughton

£895,000

Queens Road, Loughton

£875,000

SOLE AGENCY

SOLE AGENCY

This executive Five Bedroom Family Home situated in a prime location and sought after road with panoramic views across Loughton is not one to be missed.

A substantial Four Double Bedroom Detached Family Property located in this prime location in the conservation area of Loughton situated on this elevated position with far reaching views across London.

Boasting a large entrance hall, three spacious reception rooms, en-suite bathroom to master, double garage, off-street parking whilst perfectly located for Loughton High Road. This truly is a perfect family residence, internal viewings are highly recommended.

Upper Park, Loughton

£750,000

The property has three reception rooms, large kitchen/breakfast room, integral garage as well as a heated plunge pool. Being in close proximity to Staples Road Primary School, this property is a must view.

The Uplands, Loughton

£599,995

SOLE AGENCY

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This four bedroom detached property is located in the sought after location off Upper Park.

We are pleased to offer this charming Three Bedroom character property ideally located for the shopping facilities of the High Road and within close proximity to the ever-popular Staples Road Primary School.

The property itself comprises; luxury en-suite shower room to master bedroom, family bathroom, two reception rooms, study, kitchen/breakfast room and utility.

Outside, the property has double garage with potential to extend above subject to planning,

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The property is offered Chain Free and we strongly recommend an immediate internal viewing. Property benefits include: kitchen, games room, sitting room, dining room, lounge, ground and first floor shower rooms.

Loughton Office: 020 8502 5588

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Wellfields, Loughton £725,000 SOLE AGENCY If you are looking for a large family home then look no further. This Extended Seven Bedroom SemiDetached Property offers ample space, overlooking the green in Wellfields. This property is a must view with two reception rooms, good sized kitchen, three bathrooms, pet friendly alarm system, large garden and spacious driveway, this property is not to be missed.

Algers Road, Loughton £775,000 SOLE AGENCY This unique Five Bedroom Semi Detached Period property is situated in one of Loughton's desirable tree lined roads, situated just a stone’s from Loughton Central Line station and High Street.

This property is immaculately presented throughout with many fine features such as tiled flooring, ornate fireplaces, sash bay windows, dressing room to master bedroom (which can be converted in to en-suite) Modern and stylish kitchen and bathroom.

Garage with off street Parking and 80ft Approx rear garden with the further benefit to extend.

This property is a must view for anyone looking for a character yet stylish property.

Nursery Road, Loughton £975,000 SOLE AGENCY Situated in this prime location within walking distance of Loughton High Road and Central Line station is this Four Bedroom Property situated on an elevated position with far reaching views across open countryside. The property also benefits from planning permission for a further bedroom with en-suite and dressing room.

The property consists of; four bedrooms, family bathroom to the first floor and lounge/diner, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, shower room to the ground floor. There are well maintained gardens to both front and rear.

Loughton Office: 020 8502 5588

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The Dell, Woodford Green ÂŁ1,175,000 SOLE AGENCY A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase a beautifully appointed Detached Family Home in the heart of the ever-popular Knighton Estate in Woodford Green.

Complete with five bedrooms, three with en-suites, three receptions, kitchen/breakfast room and a double garage, this house would suit a family of any size. The large frontage provides ample parking and the rear garden is beautifully maintained. This property is ideally located for schools on Woodford High Road and connections into Central London via the Central Line Station at Woodford Broadway.

A viewing of this property is highly recommended.

Woodford Office: 020 8506 0828

Castle Avenue, Highams Park ÂŁ849,999 SOLE AGENCY Are you looking for a beautiful period house on a lovely tree lined street? Then look no further! This unique five bedroom four bathroom Victorian family semi-detached home has everything you might want.

Lovingly renovated and thoughtfully modernised throughout, every detail has been taken care of in a no expense spared refurbishment project. Built in 1875 the house reflects the best that this period has to offer and the addition by the current vendors of a magnificent kitchen extension with automated lantern roof and top specification appliances from Wolf, and Gaggenau as well as bespoke sweet gum kitchen units which further enhance the property's appeal.

Woodford Office: 020 8506 0828

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Monkhams Lane, Woodford Green O.I.R.O £929,999 SOLE AGENCY A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase a Five Bedroom Detached property situated within the ever-popular Monkhams Estate. The property boasts five bedrooms, three ensuites, two receptions, conservatory, beautiful garden and a driveway with parking for numerous vehicles.

The property is immaculately presented throughout and makes a great family home.

Don't delay call the office today to book your internal viewing.

Bressey Grove, South Woodford £925,000 SOLE AGENCY Located on the Firs Estate we are offering a delightful family home featuring five double bedrooms, four bathrooms plus cloakroom, two receptions, kitchen/diner with a sitting area overlooking the garden. The property also features a heated swimming pool, garage and further off-street parking. This property has been refurbished to a high standard and is full of style and character. Ideal for a family looking for space and style.

Queens Avenue, Woodford Green £899,999 SOLE AGENCY - SSTC A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase a six bedroom, three bathroom, two reception detached home on the ever-popular Queens Avenue. This family home takes advantage of this prime position on the Monkhams beautifully.

Designed with high ceilings and coving on the ground floor, a modern fitted kitchen and generous reception rooms, this house is perfect for a growing family. Upstairs there are six bedrooms spread over two floors with an en-suite to the master bedroom. To the rear, the garden extends over one hundred feet in length and has a range of mature trees and borders.

Woodford Office: 020 8506 0828

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Denehurst Gardens, Woodford Green £860,000 SOLE AGENCY Set in the heart of the Knighton estate this immaculate family home offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and beautifully presented living space. Complete with many luxurious touches including under-floor heating, bathroom on each floor with mirror demisters in two of the bathrooms and high specification kitchen/diner, this property is second to none. Outside the property features a garage and further off-street parking for two vehicles as well as a private rear garden.

Broomhill Road, Woodford Green £999,995 SOLE AGENCY Situated within one of Woodford's most desirable turnings is this Five Bedroom Victorian Terraced home with bags of period charm.

Spread over four floors this family home would easily accommodate the largest of families; complete with generous bedrooms, flexible reception areas, modern kitchen and bathrooms as well as landscaped garden with rear vehicular access. The front aspect of the house overlooks the cricket green and offers easy access to local schools on the High Road whilst retaining a private and exclusive feel.

Houses on Broomhill Road rarely come to the market and this property must be seen.

Monkhams Avenue, Woodford Green £759,999 SOLE AGENCY Set in the heart of the ever-popular Monkhams Estate this Four Bedroom Two Bathroom 1930s Semi-Detached home offers a wealth of charm and character. The first floor has ample space for a family with an en-suite bathroom to one of the double bedrooms. Downstairs the property offers three reception areas. There is a formal dining area, a large sitting room leading on to a conservatory as well as a morning room just off the kitchen. The kitchen itself is a good size with space for all modern appliances. The ground floor is completed with a garage, accessed internally. The rear garden offers privacy and is well stocked with mature plants and shrubs.

To the front there is off-street parking. Interest in this property is bound to be high so call for your viewing today.

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Russell & Son Landscaping Creating that perfect garden for you

Our Services Design Service Decking and Fencing Ponds and Water Features Irrigation Systems Garden Lighting Garden Clearance Private and commercial maintenance contracts Sensory and wildlife gardens We Supply Shrubs, Trees and Bedding Plants Specialising in creating a perfect low maintenance garden Excellent customer service

Visit our website www.russellandson.com Offices in Chigwell, Loughton and Buckhurst Hill Tel: 020 8518 3388 Mob: 07736 670531 e-mail: enquiries@russellandson.com

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The Glade, Woodford Green £759,950 SOLE AGENCY Situated on one of the most popular roads on the Knighton Estate is this beautiful detached cottage which offers period charm and character. Features include four bedrooms, two receptions, conservatory, country-style kitchen, two bathrooms and cloakroom.

Outside the property features a landscaped private garden to the rear as well as off-street parking to the front. Overlooking the green this home is ideal for a young family looking to settle into the heart of one of Woodford Green's most popular areas, ideal for access to Bancroft School, Woodford Broadway, Buckhurst Hill and surrounding areas.

Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green £605,000 SOLE AGENCY We are pleased to present this four bedroom two bathroom detached house for sale.

Beautifully presented throughout with off-street parking and garage this property is truly a rare find. Internally the property is contemporary with recently fitted kitchen and bathrooms the rest of the house is tastefully decorated in neutral tones. This family home is ideally located for Woodford Central Line ideal for commuters and local shops on The Broadway. Property in this location rarely comes to the market so an early viewing is advised.

Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill £639,999 SOLE AGENCY A rare opportunity has arisen for you to purchase a beautiful five bedroom Victorian family home in the heart of Buckhurst Hill.

Upstairs this period home offers five generous bedrooms and a lovely family bathroom, perfect for your family. On the ground floor the property offers a beautiful through lounge complete with solid wood flooring ideal for relaxing. The modern kitchen/diner is complete with all mod cons and offers ample space for family dining, as well as access to the garden.

The property also benefits from a cellar perfect for storage. To the rear the garden has been landscaped to provide a practical and relaxing space and to the front there is offstreet parking for one car.

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Worcester Crescent, Woodford Green

£799,999

Beresford Drive, Woodford Green O.I.E.O £550,000

SOLE AGENCY

SOLE AGENCY

Set in one of the most sought-after roads on the Monkhams Estate, we are excited to offer this beautifully presented Four Bedroom SemI-Detached property.

Situated in one of the Monkhams Estate's most desirable roads, this Four Bedroom Semi-Detached House offers a unique opportunity for you to purchase a CHAIN FREE family home in need of some TLC.

This property benefits from reception room, american style open-plan kitchen with diner/sitting room, utility room, cloakroom. The property also features a west facing garden, off-street parking, and being ideally located for Woodford Broadway.

Worcester Crescent, Woodford Green

£725,000

This property benefits from four generous bedrooms, two ample receptions, kitchen, bathroom, off-street parking and a south facing garden. It is ideally located for amenities at Woodford Broadway.

Hillington Gardens, Woodford Green

£525,000

SOLE AGENCY

SOLE AGENCY

Located in the heart of the Monkhams Estate is this Semi-Detached Family Home offering four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two separate receptions, a well appointed kitchen/diner, utility room and a double garage to the side.

Are you looking for a family home on a quiet street? Then look no further!

This five bedroom three reception house is the one for you.

With further off-street parking to the front and an 80ft approx west facing rear garden, this property makes an ideal family home for those wanting to move into the area for the popular schools, local amenities.

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Complete with modern kitchen, utility room, through lounge, large TV room, family friendly garden, off-street parking and garage this home is both spacious and well appointed.

Woodford Office: 020 8506 0828

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Alderton Hill, Loughton

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£5,000pcm

Mount Road, Epping

£4000pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW

• Three reception rooms

• AVAILABLE NOW

• Ample parking space

• FOUR BEDROOMS

• Three bathrooms

• FIVE BEDROOMS

• Gym

• UNFURNISHED

• Off street parking

• UNFURNISHED

• Outside heated swimming pool

• Recently refurbished

• Situated in a premier location

• Barn conversion

• Set within 4.2 acres

• Second floor taken up entirely by

• Viewing highly recommended

• Two bathrooms

master bedroom

Brook Way, Chigwell

£3250pcm

Pudding Lane, Chigwell

£3,000pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW

• Master with en-suite

• AVAILABLE FROM MID SEPTEMBER

• Period features

• FOUR BEDROOMS

• Modern Décor

• THREE BEDROOMS

• Landscaped gardens

• PART FURNISHED

• Ample off street parking

• PART FURNISHED

• Semi-rural location

• Detached

• Swimming pool

• 15th Century Cottage

• Off street parking

• Two bathrooms

• Set in grounds of 5 ½ acres

• Modern Kitchen • Two receptions

Lettings Office: 020 8502 3388

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Connaught Avenue, Loughton

£2,650pcm

Murtwell Drive, Chigwell

£2,750pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW

• One family bathroom

• AVAILABLE NOW

• Large kitchen diner

• FOUR BEDROOMS

• Separate utility room

• FIVE BEDROOMS

• Integrated home audio system

• UNFURNISHED

• Off street parking

• UNFURNISHED

• Cinema room

• Ideal family house

• In walking distance of local amenities

• Two reception rooms

• Air conditioning throughout

• Three bathrooms

• Off street parking

• Two reception rooms

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Milwell Crescent, Chigwell

£2,200pcm

Steeds Way, Loughton

£2,100pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW

• Large Kitchen/Diner

• AVAILABLE NOW

• Separate utility room

• FOUR BEDROOMS

• Off street parking

• FOUR BEDROOMS

• Garden room

• UNFURNISHED

• Garage

• FURNISHED

• Off street parking

• Detached property

• Close to local amenities

• Three reception rooms

• Landscaped garden

• Fully integrated kitchen

• In close proximity to local amenities

• Ideal family home • Two reception rooms

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Canfield Road, Woodford Green

£1,600pcm

Hilltop Place, Loughton

£2400pcm

AVAILABLE NOW

Through Lounge

• AVAILABLE MID OCTOBER

• En-suite to Master Bedroom

THREE BEDROOMS

Off Street Parking

• FOUR BEDROOMS

• Off Street Parking

UNFURNISHED

Double Garage At The Rear Of The

• FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED

• Double Garage

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Property

• Two Reception Rooms

• Detached

NEWLY REFURBISHED

Close To Local Amenities

• Study

• Serene Location

FULLY FITTED KITCHEN

Honeysuckle Court, Buckhurst Hill

£1,250pcm

Horn Lane, Woodford Green

£800pcm

• AVAILABLE NOW

• Modern décor throughout

• AVAILABLE FROM END OF SEPTEMBER

• Shower room

• TWO BEDROOMS

• Fully fitted kitchen

• ONE BEDROOM

• Fully fitted kitchen

• UNFURNISHED/PART FURNISHED

• En-suite to master bedroom

• PART FURNISHED

• Allocated parking space

• Two flats available in this building

• Allocated parking space

• First floor apartment

• In walking distance to Woodford Central

• Top floor apartment

• Call now to avoid disappointment

• Modern decor

Line station

• Generous living space

Lettings Office: 020 8502 3388

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Getting fit by joining a gym doesn’t have to mean hour upon sweating hour on the treadmill, or self-consciously struggling to lift the lightest weights while the honed, rippling gym-junkies around you cast you sidelong glances of disdain.

At David Lloyd, fitness is about having fun, and about finding not just a routine, but also a sport, to suit your lifestyle.

Our expert team of nutritionists and fitness professionals are here to help, and can tailor make a programme to suit you.

In addition to state-of-the-art gyms, David Lloyd membership gives you access to more indoor and outdoor swimming pools than any other UK leisure group, bespoke health and beauty spas, badminton and squash courts, and indoor and outdoor tennis courts. For tennis enthusiasts, we employ 450 qualified tennis professionals, endorsed by the Lawn Tennis Association.

David Lloyd also hosts an extensive range of holistic classes to keep your body and mind in harmony and increase flexibility. Why not try Yoga, Pilates, Tai-Chi or if you’re feeling really energetic you could give Body Balance classes a go. David Lloyd members are also fortunate to be offered increasingly popular dance classes such as Ballroom, Latin, Samba and Body Jam. Extending your leisure time can include all the family as you embark on a healthier lifestyle together. Family orientated, David Lloyd Leisure pioneered kids’ gyms in the UK and continues to put kids at the heart of its thinking with its DL Kids offering over 2,000 activities a week. Kids activities are supervised by highly qualified staff and have been developed alongside the key learning stages set out by the National Curriculum to improve motor and social skills.

To find out more about David Lloyd Leisure, including their exclusive three month membership offer, visit your local David Lloyd in Chigwell, call us on 0208 559 6470, or log on to www.davidlloyd.co.uk.

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Repton Park

The Boulevard, Repton Park

£2,950pcm

• High spec kitchen • Three en-suite bathrooms • Off street parking • Membership of Esporta gym included • Magnificent panoramic views

020 8502 3388

Kensington House, Repton Park • AVAILABLE NOW • TWO BEDROOMS • PART FURNISHED • Fully fitted Kitchen • En-suite to Master Bedroom

£1,800pcm

• First floor Apartment • High ceilings • Recently refurbished • Two allocated Parking spaces • Secure Development

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Devonshire House, Repton Park

• Two en-suite bathrooms • One family bathroom • High ceilings • Two allocated parking spaces • Garden space

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• AVAILABLE FROM MID OCTOBER • THREE BEDROOMS • UNFURNISHED • Ground floor apartment • Fully fitted kitchen

£2,100pcm

Sutherland House, Repton Park • AVAILABLE OCTOBER • TWO BEDROOMS • UNFURNISHED • Modern Kitchen • Top Floor

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• Allocated Parking • High Ceilings • En-suite to master bedroom • Ample Storage • Gated development

Kensington House, Repton • AVAILABLE MID OCTOBER • ONE BEDROOM • UNFURNISHED • Ground Floor • Tiled Flooring

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• Recently refurbished bathroom • Ample storage • Garden Space • Two allocated parking spaces • 24 hour security

“An unrivalled location…Set within 235 acres of beautiful wooded parkland offering spectacular panoramic views.”

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Sutherland House, Repton Park

£424,995

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£384,995

A splendid First Floor Apartment situated on the exclusive private development offering a large entrance hall, two double bedrooms with en-suite to master, lounge/diner, cloakroom/WC and superb views over the communal grounds.

Also offering two car parking spaces, this apartment is a must see! SOLE AGENCY

Offered chain free is this beautifully presented Three Bedroom End of Terrace property situated within the ever-popular gated development of The Avenue, Repton Park. The property comprises: through lounge with dining area, cloakroom/WC, kitchen, family bathroom, a secluded southerly aspect rear garden with a decked area and three allocated parking spaces. SOLE AGENCY

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Cadogan House, Repton Park

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£314,995

A spacious One Bedroom First Floor Apartment with stunning views overlooking the grounds of Repton Park. This apartment is beautifully presented throughout with an open plan lounge, dining room and a fitted Urban Myth kitchen. There is a large master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, shower room with His and Hers sinks, and also allocated parking for one car plus visitors parking. SOLE AGENCY

A unique One Bedroom Mews House split over two floors and boasting beautiful high ceilings, skirtings and ornate coving. This immaculate bright and airy apartment comprises a well presented lounge, fitted kitchen, ample storage, bedroom, dressing room, a contemporary bathroom and allocated parking for two vehicles which is situated directly outside of the property.

Kensington House, Repton Park

Tavistock House, Repton Park

£299,995

Ideally suited for a first time buyer or for someone looking to downsize is this One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment. This apartment benefits from a lounge with doors leading to own patio area, kitchen/breakfast room, double bedroom with ample storage and bathroom. Two allocated parking spaces, one of which is underground.

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£289,950

Offered chain free is this One Bedroom Second Floor Apartment with en suite bathroom to master bedroom, lounge with stunning views, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom/WC, allocated parking space with visitors parking. SOLE AGENCY

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Chapel Mews, Repton Park

£569,900

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£829,995

We are delighted to offer this beautifully kept extended Two Bedroom Mews house in this exclusive development. The property not only offers a good sized lounge, an extended kitchen, ground floor cloakroom/WC and en suite to master bedroom but it also has its own stunning rear garden with large patio area plus office/study.

A substantial Five Bedroom End of Terrace Town House. The property boasts kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, dining room, conservatory, cloakroom/wc to the ground floor, the second floor offers lounge with balcony, two bedrooms plus a family bathroom. The master bedroom sits on the second floor with en suite with two further bedrooms both with en suites. SOLE AGENCY

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Northumberland House, Repton Park

£469,995

We are delighted to offer this Two Bedroom Top Floor Apartment benefiting from no on-going chain. This apartment boasts high ceilings, a grand hallway, master bedroom with en suite plus a separate bathroom, storage cupboards and a huge reception room with stunning views overlooking communal grounds. The property also has two allocated parking spaces.

Bartholomew House, Repton Park

£464,995

Offered chain free is this fabulous ground floor Two Bedroom Apartment which has en-suites to both of the spacious bedrooms. The apartment offers a separate lounge and dining area both of which are good sizes, in addition there is a well proportioned kitchen and high ceilings. With direct access to a small patio area and communal gardens plus two allocated parking spaces.

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£467,500

A stunning First Floor (Top) Two Bedroom Apartment with fantastic views over Repton Park. This apartment has many fine qualities including a spacious lounge/dining room, master bedroom with en suite plus an additional bathroom, kitchen and allocated parking for two vehicles. Offered chain free. SOLE AGENCY

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£449,995

Situated within the desirable Repton Park development is this Two Bedroom First Floor Apartment with views overlooking the grounds. The apartment benefits from a spacious lounge, fitted kitchen, cloakroom/WC, en suite to master bedroom and two allocated parking spaces, one being underground. Offered chain free.

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COUNTING OUR

BLESSINGS In September, Lawlors were the main sponsor of the Repton Park Ball, an annual event held in aid of local charities. Jim Lawlor went to meet one of the extremely worthy beneficiaries of the event; the inspirational Haven House Children’s Hospice. Words: Chris Peck Interview: Jim Lawlor

ince the global financial crisis struck in 2008, many of us have been forced to tighten our belts and cut back on some of life’s luxuries, which we had all - to some degree - taken for granted.With uncertainty still surrounding many of the proposed cuts to public services, the phrase ‘a decreased quality of life’ has become something of a cliché.

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While cuts to funding of the arts, and public transport, may temporarily affect our cultural leisure pursuits, or mean that commuter trains remain hopelessly overcrowded and unreliable, we can, if we’re brutally honest, cope with it.

However, charities in particular, have been something of the forgotten victims of ours and the government’s - belt-tightening.To gain a better understanding of the magnitude the financial crisis has had upon a local charity which Lawlors passionately supports, and to find out how the proceeds raised by our annually sponsored Repton Park Ball will be put to use, Jim Lawlor went to meet Haven House’s Jane Steward.

Taking a break from her busy schedule, Haven House’s Marketing Media Manager Jane Steward settles back in her chair to explain to Jim a little bit more about her role at Haven House, and the vital importance of the hospice to the lives of numerous families.

“I have been with Haven House for just over three years as a member of staff. I’m responsible for a broad array of jobs, but basically promoting and telling people about Haven House and what we are all about, supporting events, telling people about the services and giving them a greater understanding of what is going on,” begins Jane.

“Before becoming a full time member of the team, I had previously been a volunteer for four years.”

Explaining the importance of the work carried out by Haven House it soon becomes apparent why Jane is so dedicated and enthusiastic about its promotion.

“Haven House is a children’s hospice, but it’s a lot more than that. We look after children up to the age of 19 who have life limiting conditions. They have conditions that will mean, in the majority of cases, they will not

“ ONLY A MINORITY OF OUR FUNDING COMES FROM CENTRAL GOVERNMENT, LESS THAN TEN PER CENT IN FACT. ”

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reach adulthood.These can range from progressive congenital illnesses, to conditions like cancer.”

The results of the team’s hard work to raise awareness for Haven House, are essential for its day to day running and no one understands the effect of positive promotion better than Jane herself. Recalling how Haven House was brought to her own attention, she explains: “I remember being at home with my family and deciding I wanted to get involved with a local charity. I came across Haven House and it really inspired me, I just had to get involved.”

To elaborate further on why she found Haven House so inspiring, Jane provides a clearly impassioned explanation of the invaluable help and support Haven House provides to families.

“There really is no other place that can give families the relief that we can give in terms of the quality of care that they want for their child, and giving them a break from the demands of care. Looking after a life limited child is a 24 hour job, seven days a week. We can give them some respite from that. They can have some normal time to spend on the everyday things we may take for granted, like a simple night’s sleep for instance. And we do all of that at no cost to the families”.

“Haven House is very much about supporting and looking after whole families. Currently we have 95 families whose children come to stay, off and on, throughout the year, and we keep in touch with many other families who have lost their child, and who we are still supporting through their loss.”

Given the nature of the work and the considerable number of families being aided by Haven House, many could be forgiven for thinking that such a worthy and essential operation would receive considerable funding from the government. However, as Jane highlights, this is a perfect example of people failing to see the wider consequences of the global recession.

“Only a minority of our funding comes from central government, less than ten per cent in fact. We have to generate over fifty per cent of our funding from donations, with the rest raised through the health trusts.

But health funding is all changing so it’s very much an unknown quantity at the moment.”

With such a large amount of Haven House’s funding being dependent on public donations, it is clear to see why Jane and her dedicated colleagues work so tirelessly to promote the outstanding support that is provided to families in times of great emotional turmoil.

Thanks to the efforts of so many of the people involved with Haven House, the facility has managed to weather the financial storm of the recession. But despite this incredible achievement, Jane cannot help but draw attention to the dark clouds looming on the funding horizon. “We have had times when we have had to close beds because of lack of funding. We hit crisis point a couple of years ago, but have fortunately recovered from that. Ultimately we are in a position where we have to

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raise over a million pounds from donations every year.

It’s an ongoing thing at Haven House, you don’t ever reach a point where you are standing still and not having to worry about the money situation.”

Fortunately for Haven House, Jane Steward and the team have succeeded in attracting a great level of support and they are keen to express their gratitude.

“We get a tremendous amount of support, particularly from the local area. Local people from all walks of life, from schools, local clubs, and corporate businesses, are fantastic and help us to make a real difference. It’s a nucleus of support and we are obviously always looking to raise greater awareness and attract more support.”

As Jane herself discovered in the past, volunteering and playing an active role at the inspirational Haven House is a fantastically worthwhile and rewarding experience.

And there are a great many ways in which people can become involved and offer support to the outstanding work done there.

“There are lots of opportunities to volunteer for us at Haven House, from gardening to admin support, which really can save us lots of costs. Alternatively people can also volunteer to help out at our many events, which is obviously helpful to us, and also incredibly good fun at the same time.”

As well as attracting the help of individuals in the community, Jane also hopes that local businesses will join the cause and offer help too.

“We publicise our events with promotional leaflets and posters. We have a newsletter that people can subscribe to, so they can be updated regularly regarding what’s going on at Haven House.

“It would be great if businesses could encourage their staff to get involved, whether that be by coming down to the hospice to help out or by raising £500 by a sponsored activity, and their company matching the amount raised. Payroll giving is fantastic also and an easy way of making a donation.

“Right now, it’s the pure and simple running costs we need to take care of, so regular giving, whether it is £5 or £20 a month really makes a difference to us. Because it is regular income that we can count on, it means our families can always count on us.”

Given the incredible courage displayed by every child and family who relies on the tireless work of Haven House, it is fair to say that we should probably face any future public service cuts a little more bravely, and remember that we can all become a bit richer by volunteering or donating to such an exceptionally worthy cause.

So if there is one charity you are going to support, make it a local one and choose Haven House.

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SUPPORT US Donate If you are in a position to make a one off gift or sign a regular giving form or consider a legacy then please contact us. In addition we always require gifts and prizes for our auctions, if you have something you think would be suitable please email us at: fundraise@havenhouse.org.uk winter

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This well presented studio apartment would make an ideal first time or investment purchase. Complete with modern fitted kitchen, separate bathroom and garage it is a rare find.

Ideally located for shops, bars and Central Line tube connections at South Woodford, this is a great opportunity to get a first foot on the property ladder in one of East London's most desirable locations. Call today for your internal viewing.

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Prospect Road, Woodford Green

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We are pleased to offer this beautifully presented Two Bedroom Victorian Home. Ideally located for the Central Line at Woodford, along with the shops on Snakes Lane East. The property itself benefits from entrance hallway with original features, double glazing, a modern kitchen, first floor bathroom, along with off street parking.

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£249,995

We are pleased to offer this exceptionally well presented property which has been renovated to the exacting standards of the current vendors. Property benefits of this stylish unit include: modern kitchen/diner, spacious sitting room, two double bedrooms and modern family bathroom. The property also boasts off-street parking and a delightful terrace for al-fresco entertaining.

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£239,950

A well presented two bedroom purpose built flat offering reception, kitchen, bathroom and south facing balcony. Set within a well maintained communal garden the property also features a separate storage/laundry room and a garage. This home is ideal for the High Road, local shops and Woodford Central line station.

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Walsingham House

SOLE AGENCY £325,000

We are pleased to offer this delightful Two Bedroom Top Floor Apartment situated within this prestigious development with panoramic views across Chingford Golf course. Property benefits include: kitchen with integrated appliances, sitting room/dining room, two bedrooms, family bathroom, allocated parking and security entry phone system.

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Tempus Court, South Woodford

£285,000

This is a beautifully presented Penthouse Apartment within a gated development.

This apartment offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, open-plan kitchen/reception with a full length balcony. The apartment is located on the second floor within easy reach of South Woodford Central Line and its local shops, restaurants and cinema. Priced to sell, call our office today for an early viewing!

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High Elms, Woodford Green

£225,000

Situated close to Woodford Green Golf Club and overlooking the green, we are offering this One Bedroom Apartment within a tasteful Victorian conversion. The property offers: reception featuring cast iron fireplace, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, private courtyard and garden. Chain Free.

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Montgomerie Court, Forest View

SOLE AGENCY £349,999

This immaculate two bedroom, two bathroom first floor apartment is truly a rare find with forest and golf course views. Complete with lift and allocated parking this property is both practical and stylish. The property benefits from being ideally located for shops, restaurants and bars at Station Road plus overground rail connections into Liverpool Street.

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£499,995

Located on the Oakwood Gate Development is this Four Bedroom Detached family home. The property comprises: master bedroom with en-suite, family bathroom, lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and ground floor cloakroom/WC. The property has also been granted planning permission.

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Tomswood Hill, Chigwell/Ilford Borders

£499,995

A beautifully presented Three Bedroom Detached property which the current owners have totally refurbished and modernised throughout to a very high standard. The benefits include a spacious lounge, fitted kitchen/dining room, cloakroom/WC, fitted bathroom, attached garage with off-street parking for several vehicles, as well as having an approximate 120ft landscaped garden.

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Eastdene, The Chase, Chigwell

£469,995

A beautifully presented Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Cottage with garage situated within a sought-after location off Hainault Road. The property is located just a short walk from Chigwell's Central Line Station. The ground floor benefits from two reception rooms, kitchen and cloakroom/WC. The first floor has two double bedrooms and a single plus a family bathroom.

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Stalham Way, Oakwood Gate

£499,995

Situated within this highly sought-after development is this well presented Four Bedroom Link Detached family home. The property boasts en suite to master bedroom, family bathroom, downstairs cloakroom/WC, lounge, spacious kitchen/diner, TV/family room, utility room and an integral garage.

Viewings are highly recommended.

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The Bowls, Vicarage Lane

£415,000

An opportunity to purchase this First Floor Apartment within this sought-after gated development. The property benefits from two double bedrooms, two reception rooms, fitted kitchen, bathroom, separate shower room, a balcony overlooking communal grounds, detached garage and ample parking. Being close to Grange Hill Central Line Station.

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Dickens Cottage, Chigwell Village

£399,995

Oozing with charm and character is this Two Double Bedroom Grade II Listed Cottage. The property comprises: lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, downstairs bathroom, a secluded Southerly courtyard garden, off-street parking for two cars and having close links to M11, London and Chigwell's Central Line Station and amenities.

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Roding Hall, Ongar Road, Abridge

£299,995

Set within a semi-rural location is this splendid Two Double Bedroom First Floor Apartment. The apartment has its own entrance, good sized lounge, fitted kitchen and en suites to both bedrooms. Having been recently refurbished throughout and with fantastic picturesque views over the countryside.

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Ludham Close, Oakwood Gate

£359,995

Located within this popular development is this Three Bedroom End of Terrace house. The property has been maintained to a very high standard and offers lounge, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom/WC, two double bedrooms, a single and a family bathroom. There is an approximate 50ft landscaped rear garden and two allocated parking spaces.

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Hill Top Cottage, Chigwell Village

£349,995

An idyllic Two Bedroom Weatherboarded Cottage full of charm and character benefits from lounge, separate dining room, kitchen, utility room and downstairs shower room. To the first floor there is a master bedroom with en-suite and dressing room and on the second floor sits bedroom two.

Viewings are highly recommended.

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Woolhampton Way, Chigwell Row

£379,995

This well presented Three Bedroom Semi-Detached house is situated within asemi-rural location being close to Hainault Forest. The property comprises: lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, cloakroom/WC, family bathroom, a 50ft rear gardenwith a good sized patio area as well as having off-road parking and an integral garage.

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The Lanterns, High Road

SOLE AGENCY £314,995

A charming Two Bedroom Mid-Terrace Cottage situated moments away from Chigwell's Central Line Station. The property benefits from a well decorated lounge, modern kitchen, downstairs cloakroom/WC, two bedrooms, a family bathroom and further access to a loft room. Externally, there is a peaceful rear garden with allocated parking for one vehicle plus visitors parking to the front.

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Karina Close, Chigwell

SOLE AGENCY £299,995

Recently refurbished throughout and offered chain free is this beautifully presented Three Bedroom Semi-Detached house which benefits from lounge, a recently fitted kitchen/diner with integrated appliances and a ground floor cloakroom/WC. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms, one single and a brand new family bathroom.

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Sunnymede, Chigwell

CHIGWELL: 020 8281 0123 Guide Price £250,000 - £275,000

Situated within a cul-de-sac is this well decorated Two Bedroom Mid-Terrace house. The property comprises a spacious lounge/dining area, a naturally bright kitchen and a downstairs WC, two modern double bedrooms and a three piece family bathroom. Externally there is a separate garage.

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Long Green, Chigwell

SOLE AGENCY £184,995

Ideal for first time buyers or for someone looking to downsize is this Two Bedroom Split Level Apartment with spacious lounge and fitted kitchen.

The property is within close proximity to Grange Hill Central Line station and all local amenities, therefore an early viewing is advised.

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Amanda Close, Chigwell

SOLE AGENCY £149,995

Offered chain free is this One Bedroom First Floor Maisonette complete with open plan lounge/diner, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, one allocated parking space and visitors parking. An excellent opportunity for a first time buyer and with this being within close proximity to Hainault Central Line Station. An early viewing is advised.

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Lambourne Road, Chigwell Row

O.I.E.O £200,000

Set within a semi-rural location is this Two Bedroom End of Terrace Ground Floor Maisonette which benefits from a fitted kitchen, bathroom and lounge.

The property also has the advantage of having both front and rear gardens, own garage and a separate allocated parking space.

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Highfield Road, Woodford Bridge

£184,995

An ideal opportunity for a first time buyer or someone who is looking to downsize. This Two Bedroom First Floor Maisonette comprises: lounge, kitchen, shower room, its own southerly aspect garden and garage en bloc with rear garden access.

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Smarts Lane, Loughton

£290,000

This delightful end of terrace character cottage is located on one of Loughton's most sought after roads within walking distance of the High Street and Central Line. The property offers two double bedrooms with upstairs bathroom, garden and off street parking for one vehicle plus joint shared off-street parking to the side for four vehicles.

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Shore Point, Buckhurst Hill

£299,995

A stunning Two Bedroom Executive Apartment situated within this exclusive purpose built gated development. The property which has been much improved to the exacting standards of the current vendor is offered CHAIN FREE. The apartment is ideally located for the shopping facilities and eateries of fashionable Queens Road, the Central Line with its transport links to the City and the West End.

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Meadow Road, Loughton

SOLE AGENCY £350,000

This delightful and charming Two Double Bedroom End-Of-Terrace Period Property has been well maintained by the current vendor and finished to a very high standard. The property has many fine features with original fireplaces, roll top bath, wooden flooring. Everything you would expect in a charming period property. Additional benefits are two reception rooms, potential to extend in the loft, summer house.

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Pottery House, Upshire

SOLE AGENCY £499,999

Have you ever dreamed of escaping to the country? If so this could be the one for you! This Detached Three/Four Bedroom property is situated in this semirural location within easy access of the M25. The property benefits from a 1/3 of an acre of gardens with ample off street parking and double vehicle port.

This is a real one off and should be top of your list for viewings!!

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High Gables, Loughton

SOLE AGENCY £349,995

This Regency style Two Double Bedroom Property, situated just a short stroll from Loughton High Road, is being sold with no on-going chain. The property benefits from UPVC double glazing and detached garage en-block. Properties of this nature rarely become available and we would recommend an early viewing to avoid any disappointment.

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Goldings Road, Loughton

£329,950

Is open plan living for you? If so, this could be the perfect home for you.

This Three Bedroom Extended Family home offers contemporary living for the modern family. The property offers three bedrooms, loft room, and off-street parking for two vehicles. The rear garden is in excess of 100ft backing directly onto woodland. Call now to arrange your viewing.

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Octave House, Theydon Bois

SOLE AGENCY £250,000

An ideal opportunity for a first time buyer investor to purchase this one bedroom modern apartment being offered to the market CHAIN FREE. The property itself is ideally located close to the station and High street.

The property offers: a large bedroom, lounge, seperate kitchen, and allocated parking. Early viewings are highly recommended.

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With just one easy to use remote control, you can operate your Television, Hi-Fi, Sky, Freeview, Wii, Playstation as well as many other products connected to the system. From the comfort of your Bedroom, you can start the DVD player in your Lounge, and watch the film with perfect clarity on your Bedroom television. In fact Bang & Olufsen remote controls will allow you to do just about anything you can think of, including dimming the lights and lowering the blinds. From the functional design of the BeoSound 5 Media Server to

the clear, crisp, detailed pictures of the very latest super slim BeoVision 10 HD LED TV and sensational sound of BeoLab “Active” loudspeakers, the experience will be beyond your wildest dreams. Whether choosing a single product or a fully integrated home system, we are pleased to offer a complete home survey and planning service by appointment. As you would expect, our high quality delivery and installation comes as standard!

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£130,000

This first floor, One Bedroom Retirement property is situated in the heart of Buckhurst Hill. The property itself offers large reception, lift, with further benefits of communal areas such as gardens and social hall and parking for visitors. If you are looking for a low maintenance property and aged 55 plus call us to arrange your internal viewing.

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Upper Park, Loughton

£199,995

A unique chance to acquire this spacious one bedroom mid terraced property, located just off Loughton High Road and close to Loughton Central Line tube Station. This property is being offered CHAIN FREE. The property also benefits from off street parking, sash style double glazed windows, modern Kitchen and Bathroom. A perfect opportunity to get a foot on the property ladder or a great investment. Call us today to arrange your viewing.

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Barrington Road, Loughton

£249,995

A Three Bedroom End Of Terrace Property in a quiet location situated close to all local amenities including Central Line Station. The property offers two double bedrooms and further benefits from off street parking. This is the ideal first time buy or investment property and is offered with no onward chain.

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Fallow Fields, Loughton

SOLE AGENCY £420,000

A desirable Three Bedroom Semi-Detached residence set within this secure and sought-after gated development of Great Woodcote Park. The property benefits from kitchen, lounge/dining room, cloakroom/WC, master bedroom with en-suite, family bathroom, off-street parking & single garage. A must view for any one looking for that modern family home.

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Boleyn Court Buckhurst Hill

SOLE AGENCY £352,500

We are pleased to offer, on a CHAIN FREE basis; this well presented Three Bedroom Executive Apartment situated within this ever-popular gated development benefitting from extensive communal grounds, tennis courts and a BBQ area. Accommodation comprising: Lounge, kitchen, video entry phone system, master bedroom with en-suite and family bathroom.

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Shore Point, Buckhurst Hill

SOLE AGENCY £235,000

This unique yet private, spacious One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment, situated in the heart of Buckhurst Hill on the Shore point development.

This property is great for any investment purchase or anyone looking to get on the property ladder. Close to the ever popular Queens Road, High Road, and London Underground. The property also benefits from No Onward chain.

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FOOD HEAVEN We uncover the secrets of London Olympia’s upcoming culinary extravaganza, MasterChef Live, and talk exclusively to one of the show’s star judges John Torode.

Words: Fiona Collins or true food lovers, there is surely no better day out than to wander the aisles of one of the country’s leading gastronomic festivals, living, breathing, eating and absorbing all things food.

Wholesome cheeses, handmade chocolates, fresh breads, exotic spices, pickles, chutneys, sauces and marinades...and all that before you start on the wines.

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However, the introduction of the MasterChef element into what was formerly the BBC’s annual Good Food Show, has turned a grown up celebration of culinary excellence into a family-friendly food frenzy.

“I’ve talked to visitors with boys and girls as young as 11 and 12, and the adults have said ‘Oh they made me go, they really wanted to come and see the show,’ which is amazing! If we’re influencing and getting children of that age coming to a really, really fabulous celebration of great food and entertainment, then that’s a much nicer day out that sitting in and playing computer games!”

So says Laura Biggs, Managing Director of BBC Haymarket, the brains behind this year’s event.

Such is the event’s dedication to its young fan base,

that on the Sunday of the three-day extravaganza kids go free, with a special parent and child ‘invention test’ pitting families against each other in the ultimate winner-takes-all cook off.

“Obviously kids love food,” continues Biggs.

“And there are some amazing, amazing delicious foods here. Last year there were more cupcakes than you could throw a stick at – I imagine it will be macaroons this year! And the demonstrations are really interesting, and it’s great fun because of all the live theatres, so as a family it’s a great day out.”

This is not to say that the food lover has been forgotten in the cross-over to the new format, which made its successful debut in 2009; quite the opposite, in fact.

“We have over 250 exhibitors who will come to the show, and more than half of them are speciality producers; tiny little producers of the most fantastic foods. And generally the exhibitors love to have a chat and that’s what they’re there for,” says Biggs.

“That’s one of the great things about the show, that you can meet the people behind the product, which you wouldn’t necessarily be able to do in your local

store. The exhibitors will tell you exactly how they’ve made their cheese for example, how long it’s matured, and where the cow’s come from!

Or the ladies who hand-make the chocolates and tell you exactly what’s in them all.”

One addition to this year’s show, which is most certainly not aimed at the younger audience, is MasterChef Live’s new partnership with The Wine Show, which formerly took place each year in Islington. With tickets now interchangeable between the two events Biggs says that the experience is not just about enjoyment, but education too.

“We’ll have over 150 wines here for people to try, and we’ll have wine talks, and wine walks, and of course a fabulous bar. It’s a great place if you’re looking to get inspiration for how you pair wines with different foods, and it will be very integrated.”

In addition, The Restaurant Experience (“the ultimate celebration of gourmet food”) in which ten of London’s leading restaurants will cook up tester menus for visitors to try – is sponsored by Hardys Wine, who have paired every dish on offer with one of their own tipples.

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Then of course there’s the MasterChef element itself.

“The big feature of the show is the Invention Test,” says Biggs. “It’s basically replicating the first round of the TV programme where contestants have 30 minutes to make a dish from a bag of mystery ingredients. It’s the only place where the public can have a go and do that.”

Promising all the glitz and glamour of the TV show itself, the Invention Tests will run throughout the days (but be sure to pre-reserve your entry), and will be compèred by Andy Peters in front of a live audience.

Former MasterChef contestants such 2010 winner Dhruv Barker will mentor each of the competitors on stage, while TV judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace will be on hand to deal out the prizes.

“Unless you are on a diet, I don’t think you could have a bad day at MasterChef Live!”

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“It’s nerve-wracking I have to say,” says Biggs who admits to giving it a go last year. “But when you get out there it’s great, great fun!”

And if that’s not enough excitement, there is also the MasterChef Demonstration Stage, and the Chef ’s Theatre featuring the likes of James Martin, Rick Stein and Michel Roux Jr. Or you could just sidle up to one of the stars and get some tips all of your own.

I ask Biggs whether the famous culinary names are shielded from the public at the event, “No quite the opposite actually, we have to pull them away to go to their next thing; they’re all very approachable at the show!”

As Biggs says: “If you love food it is the ultimate day out; it is gastronome heaven; it’s a day out of great entertainment. Unless you are on a diet, I don’t think you could have a bad day at MasterChef Live!”

MasterChef Live takes place in the Grand Hall at Olympia in London, on 12-14 November 2010.

For more information visit www.londonbbcgoodfoodshow.com

Above left: A contestant in the Invention Test dishes up for the judges.

Above right: Say cheese! One of the 250 exhibitors on show at MasterChef Live

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:

JOHN TORODE There’s more to the man than a dislike of scallops on pea puree!

y interview with John Torode is squeezed between an 8am appearance on GMTV, and the beginning of the day’s filming for the final few episodes of Celebrity MasterChef.

Torode is businesslike in his approach, shooting back no-nonsense answers to my questions, and – without prompting - spelling out the names of people and restaurants, which he suspects might trip me up.

“I worked with a guy called John Gench G-E-N-C-H, in a place called Tsindos T-S-I-N-D-O-S,” Torode says, rapid fire, when I ask him of his culinary apprenticeship in his native Australia. Here is a man who has done an interview or two in his time.

His approach is professional, almost blunt, but he has a schedule to stick to and clearly knows what is needed for the interview to succeed.

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Much as he is on MasterChef, today Torode is largely deadpan in his responses, with the odd glimmer of dry humour: “In the late 90s I used to be the resident chef on This Morning on a Friday and Saturday with Richard and Judy, and because I was so attractive they wanted me for television,” he pauses then chuckles, when I ask him how he made the transition from chef to TV personality.

After learning the ropes in Melbourne, Torode did what many young Aussies seem to do and headed north, taking up positions in some of London’s best known restaurants including Quaglino's and Bluebird.

As Torode himself acknowledges, times have changed.

“The fact is, that people in the UK have decided that they actually quite like food, whereas when I first arrived twenty years ago, I don’t think that they really liked it. I think they used to go out for occasions and sit opposite each other, and talk about nothing; those sort of grand dining rooms with silence running through them.”

“Now people go out to eat and to enjoy themselves and have fun, and eating out is no longer just about eating plates of food, it’s about going out with mates and having a good time.”

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the role of commercial kitchen. Despite the apparent pressure and chaos of these culinary centres, captured on shows like MasterChef, Torode says that professional cooks are actually immensely focussed and organised.

“In a commercial kitchen you’re a trained cook and you’re part of a team in the same way that a football

team will have a winger. In a commercial kitchen you only do a certain job – you might only cook three dishes, and that’s all you do for three months.”

By contrast, Torode says, the turmoil and stress displayed on MasterChef stems from the fact that cooks are asked to produce multiple dishes across multiple disciplines - without training - in a limited timeframe. ➛

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John Torode and fellow judge Gregg Wallace pose for the cameras in the MasterChef kitchen.

“Masterchef is a competition about watching people grow, about challenging people, and about challenging their perceptions of their own abilities. I think the pressure is absolutely enormous because it’s about self-achievement, self-belief, and about having the guts to put your food up and your personality on a plate and say to Gregg (Wallace) and I, ‘What do you think?’”

I am interested to know whether Torode himself would, as an aspiring young chef, have risen to the challenge of contesting his own show?

“I would probably never answer that question for the simple reason it’s not part of my psyche.” I’m not entirely sure what he means by this, but I think it means no! He elaborates: “I started off washing dishes and mopping floors, and worked my way up to being able to make chocolates, to doing the basics, that’s what I set out to do. I think MasterChef is a very, very different thing altogether. I think MasterChef is about people who already have a love and a passion for food, who want to go and do something new and interesting and something which is really, really exciting.”

But sometimes, as Torode and co-presenter Gregg Wallace’s grimacing reactions contest, they clearly don’t find every dish ‘really, really exciting.’ ‘Are there any dishes which you dread being made on the show?’

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chocolate fondant will always be the death knell of somebody. Presently, scallops, pea puree and black pudding seems to be one of those things that everybody loves to do, but actually really doesn’t involve very much. I think the idea of chicken wrapped in ham filled with cheese; that seems to be one of those ones that you think, ‘Oh no, please don’t do that one again’, and when somebody says to me they’re going to be cooking chips, because invariably they don’t have a thermometer, they don’t have the time, and they don’t have the patience, because they actually take quite a long time to do properly.”

My time is nearly up; the next media appointment beckons. ‘One final question, sorry, I know you’ve got to get on.’ “Yeh, right!” Broad Aussie emerges for a second. I ask whether Torode actually enjoys the MasterChef Live experiences; whether he enjoys meeting the show’s adoring public.

“We are very fortunate with MasterChef...we’ve got a great viewing public and we want them to come and meet us. They’ve got to understand we’re real people, but then also with MasterChef Live they have the ability to get involved. They can come and do the Invention Test, they can come and watch demonstrations, they can see other competitors.

But more importantly they can come and be inspired, and they can go and buy the produce from various suppliers and all the equipment that goes with it, and they can go home and replicate it themselves.”

Aside from his TV work, Torode now owns two successful London restaurants, Smiths of Smithfields, and The Luxe in Commercial Street, which, according to one noted critic, ‘sits in a little gastrocluster of aching trendiness.’ A fitting analogy for Torode himself perhaps, for, as he says: “Human nature dictates that we all like to impress each other, we all like to show off a little bit, and you know food is a very, very good way of doing that.”

“Human nature dictates that we all like to impress each other, we all like to show off a little bit, and you know, food is a very, very good way of doing that.”

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W INNING HEARTS AND MINDS Andy Evans talks to Mercury Prize nominated musician Seth Lakeman about Nu Folk and old traditions

f, in the distant future, the BBC decides to bring back the I Love... series, then there is a strong possibility that I Love 2010 will look at the phenomenon of Nu Folk.

This all-encompassing term has come into popular use to describe the wave of acoustic and folk music that has populated the airwaves over the last twelve months, from such artists as Mumford & Sons, Fleet Foxes and Noah and The Whale.

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But the spearhead of this revival has undoubtedly been Seth Lakeman.

The Devon-born multi-instrumentalist was the first contemporary artist to cross over the folk/pop divide – paving the way for other ‘traditional’ musicians to follow suit. But despite this status, Lakeman still feels a little underwhelmed by the Nu Folk term.

“I think it’s more of a media label that they have to pin on certain acts in order to be able to sell them,” says Lakeman – talking by mobile phone on the way back from Leicester, after a successful gig at the city’s cathedral the previous night.

“But I think that’s the way it’s been incorporated by the record companies and by people who are ‘selling’ you – the marketeers.”

This relaxed attitude towards the perceived media hype is indicative of Lakeman’s pure love of music, which unsurprisingly was the dominant feature of his childhood. At the age of four, he started to learn the violin, before quickly moving onto the banjo and tenor guitar. Before long, Lakeman was performing with his parents and brothers, Sam and Sean, at local fêtes and festivals, and immersing himself in

Seth Lakeman has been at the forefront of the Nu Folk revival for almost a decade, first embarking on a solo career in 2001

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traditional music. But the young Lakeman was already looking to other musical forms for inspiration.

“Obviously, I love folk music and I’ve grown up playing it, really enjoying songs and stories,” he explains. “But when I was playing fiddle everyday in my early teens, I was really into swing jazz – swing gypsy jazz. I was a big fan of Joe Venuti and Stéphane Grappelli. I loved the way they played off each other.

“But also growing up, I got into the dance scene in Plymouth, which was massive, so I was a big fan of house music and other different sounds.”

In between his weekend raving, Lakeman was performing at this time with his siblings as The Lakeman Brothers. The group soon joined forces with Kathryn Roberts and Kate Rusby to form the band Equation – leading to three critically acclaimed albums and successful tours of the UK,

Main and inset: Lakeman began learning the violin aged four and immersed himself in traditional music from an early age

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Europe and the US. But in 2001, Lakeman took a leap of faith and decided to leave Equation to embark on a solo career. It proved to be a successful choice.

Lakeman’s solo work immediately revealed a desire to make folk music with traditional themes, but “a very different sound” reflecting his many different tastes.

This approach is still very much in vogue today.

“I’ve been very much influenced by rock, Americana music, singer/songwriter music – all sorts of different styles,” says Lakeman. “So, there’s no doubt there’s a lot of other influences.”

“I mean, you can hear the house music influence quite clearly when I play Kitty Jay. I have this stomp – this 4/4 stomp – which is quite hypnotic, with the fiddle pattern over the top.”

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for the 2005 Mercury Music Prize; not bad for an album that reportedly only cost £300 to make.

Despite losing out to I Am a Bird Now by Antony and the Johnsons, Lakeman’s nomination made waves in the music industry. Support slots with Billy Bragg and Jools Holland, and a sell-out UK tour quickly followed, and folk music was suddenly cool again – with Lakeman at its forefront.

Lakeman’s upsurge in popularity was reflected by his success at the 2007 Radio 2 Folk Awards, where he won ‘Singer of the Year’ and ‘Best Album’ for his 2006 record, Freedom Fields. But it was in the live arena that Lakeman flourished, his outstanding festival performances winning over a host of fans who wouldn’t normally have given traditional music the time of day - something which Lakeman is fully aware of. “To be honest, I don’t think the audiences that we have were really into folk music beforehand – I really don’t,” he says. “Sometimes it’s hard to say because you’re actually doing it, but they’re definitely not the

normal folk audience that I was seeing when I was working with artists like Cara Dillon and Steve Knightley. It’s definitely a different audience, so in that way you don’t upset anyone because you haven’t brought them into the ‘camp’ in the first place.”

So, does Lakeman think his music translates well in an outdoor setting? “It seems to, yeah, because it’s quite energetic, it’s very rhythmical – so to that extent, I think it suits people who have got a drink and want to jump up and down. I mean, we’re not an obvious rock band and to be honest, you don’t have to be familiar with the songs in order to understand it and enjoy it. So in that way, it does seem to suit – it really does. We’re lucky with that.”

Lakeman’s first live DVD certainly seems to suggest as much. Filmed at Cornwall’s open-air Minack Theatre in May 2009, it is a perfect snapshot of Lakeman’s mastery as a live performer. “It was amazing for us – a very magical evening. It was something we’ll all

remember, and we’ve got it there as evidence.

A fabulous performance and a wonderful audience – we had a brilliant night,” says Lakeman. “It’s probably one of the best things we’ve done because obviously we love playing live, and to have an example of that in such an incredible, stunning location is just fabulous.”

But perhaps inevitability, Lakeman’s success hasn’t always gone down well with some folk music purists.

Some critics have accused him of crossing over too much into the mainstream, but Lakeman believes that they’ve missed the point. “I think certainly now, more than ever, artists are experimenting and I guess they’re bridging genres – they’re incorporating lots and lots of different sounds,” he explains. “I think obviously the internet has helped that a lot, and it’s helped new artists, it’s helped these new sounds. I think that people aren’t as blinkered as they used to be.”

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“It’s quite heavy. I think it’s a lot edgier and there’s probably more variety of sound than other records that we’ve done.”

After the success of 2008’s Poor Man's Heaven, which reached no. 8 in the UK album charts, Lakeman has continued his quest for a different kind of folk music – leading to a record reminiscent of Robert Plant at his most mystical and REM during their Out Of Time era. “I guess I’ve approached it in a different way this time round,” explains Lakeman.

“I was writing an awful lot of the songs when we were out on the road live, so it’s a very live sounding record – no doubt about it.”

“It’s quite heavy. I think it’s a lot edgier and there’s probably more variety of sound than other records that we’ve done. So we’re really happy with it.

We’re really proud of the final result.”

Despite his desire to experiment, Lakeman remains a folk musician at heart, and the theme of the lyrics on Hearts and Minds remain fuelled by traditional tales of sea-farers and ghostly legends.

“There’s obviously stories of the working man, there’s songs of heartache, there’s soldiers dying abroad. Lyrically I’ve tried to make the approach more universal and bring it up to date, but I’ve resorted back to the narratives that I’ve always loved to write on previous records, especially with songs like Preacher’s Ghost, which I wrote about Billy Bray (the 19th Century Cornish preacher).”

Lakeman can often be found jamming with local musicians at his nearby pub – thus keeping alive one of the founding traditions of folk music. And, when it comes to comparisons, some critics have spotted links

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to Led Zeppelin, Richard Thompson and Damian Rice, but Lakeman is quite clear which association he values the most. “I’m absolutely flattered by every single one, and I’m majorly influenced by all of them.

But Richard Thompson – I’m a massive fan of what he does, because he’s just kept it alive for such a long period in his whole career, within Fairport Convention and into his solo career.”

This desire for longevity is obviously very important to Lakeman, but not many musicians manage to achieve it. However, if he continues to bridge the gap between folk and pop, whilst staying true to his roots, Seth Lakeman should be able to enjoy a long career.

His forthcoming UK tour in late October and November will combine performances in concert halls, with gigs in ‘stood up, sweaty, raucous venues’ – perfectly encapsulating Lakeman’s ethos. It’s about playing authentic, traditional, yet contemporary music – and at the moment, he appears to be hitting all the right notes.

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Words: Fiona Collins. or most 25-year-olds, their career is still a newly-fledged, and precious thing. They have stepped out of the cocoon of the graduate recruit - who are excused all but the most extreme of gaffes - and they might just be embarking on their first tentative solo projects; even gaining a degree of authority. Sometimes, when managers are feeling trusting, or jaded, the mid-twenties-employee might even be asked to pitch their ideas on serious, grown-up business matters!

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Never, however, will a 25-year-old find that they are considered the grandmother of their chosen career; wise beyond their years, seasoned, ripe for retirement. That is, unless their chosen career is that of a gymnast.

At 25, Britain’s reigning Floor World Champion, Beth Tweddle, is one of the oldest competitors still performing at the very highest level on the international circuit. That said, she is by no means the oldest. Germany’s Oksana Chusovitina won a silver medal in the Beijing Olympics in 2008 at the grand old age of 33. However, following a heartbreaking fourth place on her favourite apparatus -the uneven bars - in Beijing, the then-23-year-old

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Tweddle could have been forgiven for throwing in the towel.

“Gymnastics is a sport where you have to specialise from such a young age,” Tweddle says after consideration. “Most gymnasts start from the ages of five or six, and from day one you’re just a gymnast; that’s it. I mean, I’ve been doing it for 18 years now, and I’ve literally just been doing gymnastics, so maybe people would assume that I’ve just had enough and would want to try something else.”

Not so Tweddle. In her typically stoic way, following what must have been a bitter disappointment in Beijing, she cheerfully told the waiting media, "I was pleased just to be in the final.

I am not disappointed with fourth. Now I'll have to leave it to London in 2012 to get a medal.” One can only imagine what she must really have felt.

However, despite her knee-jerk reaction in 2008, that she would continue to compete until her home Olympics at London 2012, there has since been much debate as to an impending retirement.

Never mind Tweddle’s metal fatigue, could her

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Olympics 2012: “I’d rather say I tried to go for it, than I’ve retired and not given it a chance.” body really withstand another four years of the gruelling training regime, given that even by 2008 she had already undergone multiple surgeries on her ankles and shoulder?

“Obviously there’s a huge impact on your body,” Tweddle admits. “You’re constantly having to take the force of your own bodyweight plus gravity.”

“That’s why I made the decision to go from four piece, down to two piece,” she continues, referring to her decision to retire from the vault and beam events after Beijing, effectively ruling her out of the all around competition as well.

“Then I went out to the main entrance. There were all these little kids there waiting for autographs, which put it all into perspective. My two little twin cousins came running up to me saying that I was amazing, and that they couldn’t believe that I had fallen...‘we can’t wait to see you on the floor.’ And so I thought ‘Yes, I’ve fallen on bars, but at least I have something to aim for’. Really it was the kids who put things into perspective.”

If Tweddle felt the pressure, as she came out four days later to try and give her fans something to cheer about, by gaining a respectable placing in the

“It was a very hard decision to give up, but I think in the long-run it will be the right decision. My body just wasn’t able to take the constant pounding. I was struggling a lot with the beam. I had a lot of injuries with my feet, and it wasn’t one of my strongest events.

I was also having foot injuries with the vault.”

This meant that at last year’s World Championships in London, Tweddle had just two shouts at a medal; in her favoured uneven bars, and in the floor event.

The stadium reverberated to the screams of an expectant crowd as Tweddle entered the arena for the qualifying event. Here was the British darling of gymnastics, doing what she did best.

“Straight away they (the media) wanted to know how I was feeling. Obviously when you’ve just crashed out of what you were hoping to medal in, it’s not the best feeling in the world,” Tweddle almost smiles at the recollection.

“But my coach said, ‘You’ve got to do the interviews, because you have to take the good with the bad’.

I did it, and spoke to the press, which was hard.

Needless to say, the ecstasy of Tweddle’s ensuing press conference was the antithesis of the one reluctantly given before the flashbulbs four days earlier. Reddin’s insistence that her protégée take the good with the bad had proven to be prophetic.

“Winning the bars (World) title in 2006 was really good, but with this being on home soil and not in my signature event, it is probably my best ever achievement,” a jubilant Tweddle said, post-event.

The stunning victory, and the fairytale nature of the win, helped to further increase Tweddle’s public profile in the UK, and earned her her second nomination for the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year; an award eventually won by footballer Ryan Giggs, with the runner-up spot going to F1 World Champion Jenson Button. It is an ironic aside that Button and Tweddle were both crowned World Champions on the same day, but only the former received a congratulatory phone call from then Prime Minister Gordon Brown; something which Tweddle laughed off at the time saying, "Maybe the letter's got lost in the post?"

The truth is though, that until Tweddle’s rise to prominence, gymnastics was a sport largely ignored in this country, and she - almost single-handedly has propelled it (both in terms of profile, and the funding it receives) to its current standing.

The bars were the first of the two events to take place, and, as a former World Champion on the apparatus in 2006 (this was the first World Championship gold ever won by Britain), Tweddle was the big home hope, not just for a medal, but – when the fans dared to whisper it – maybe for a gold?

A shocked silence descended as Tweddle crashed to the floor, slipping from the bars during a complicated move, ironically named after her as her signature showpiece (the Tweddle). She left the arena in tears, but was forced to compose herself when her coach almost instantly made her face the media.

coach, Amanda Reddin, watching as one, then another of her fellow competitors failed to eclipse her score. Finally, to a standing ovation, Tweddle was confirmed as the new World Champion.

eight-women floor final, she didn’t show it.

She was the first of the girls to take centre-stage, and, after stumbling on her first tumble in the earlier qualifying event, the crowd held their breath as they waited for her to begin.

With a practiced flick of the wrist to acknowledge the judges, Tweddle was off...spinning, tumbling and flipping across the mat. The routine was inch perfect and the crowd, who clapped along to her foot-tapping display, jumped to their feet as Tweddle scored 14.650 for a flawless effort.

What ensued, was forty of the most agonising minutes of Tweddle’s career, as she paced the floor with her

Those behind Tweddle in the team have now begun to follow the path that she has forged, with the men’s team particularly helping to lift some of the pressure from Tweddle’s shoulders. Last year, Daniel Keatings (20) won silver in the all around event at the World Championships, bettering by one position the Olympic bronze won by Louis Smith (21) on the pommel horse in Beijing a year earlier. Despite being Britain’s first Olympic medal in 80 years, the momentum in the current squad means that British Gymnastics have been tasked with bringing home at least two medals in 2012.

Tweddle is obviously enjoying Britain’s newfound success in her sport. “It takes the pressure away from me,” she says, smiling again. “It’s not just what will Beth do, but now it’s a case of what British gymnastics will do at the Worlds or Europeans.”

Someone else who has watched with interest as British gymnastics has emerged from obscurity, is Tweddle’s long-time coach Reddin. “I’ve had the same coach since I was twelve,” Tweddle says with obvious ➛

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affection, “and she’s basically like my second mum.”

She pauses. “In fact, she probably knows me better than my mum!”

“Leading up to a major international, I train six days a week, 30 to 35 hours a week, and my life is entirely focussed around training. My life revolves around what time Amanda wants me in the gym, and it can be intense, but from the age of seven I haven’t known any different.”

Tweddle’s current focus is the 2010 World Championships, which kick off in mid-October in Rotterdam, and so the gruelling regime is currently in full flow. But Tweddle is not one to moan, and comes across as a very grounded and matter-offact individual, not given to self pity. Perhaps this is another thing instilled in her by Reddin, of whom Tweddle says: “The only thing that she says to me prior to a major event is ‘Go and do what you do in training, and if it works, it works, but if it doesn’t, then we have to work on it some more when we get back to training.’” One suspects that it is this calm pragmatism that has allowed Tweddle to find the

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mental energy to continue with her sport for so long.

That Tweddle is a model sportswoman is unquestioned – dedicated, hard working, and honest. What still remains a question mark however is her participation at London 2012.

Although nothing is a given in her gruelling sport, and with uncertainty still surrounding her ability to continue competing for another two years, I am surprised that Tweddle takes no time in coming up with an answer: “Yes. The Olympics in London are the main target now. That’s the one thing that I haven’t achieved yet,” she is matter of fact once again.

“Ever since Beijing, it’s been taking one competition at a time and seeing how I go, and really, that’s still the mentality. But the qualifiers start this October (at the World Championships in Rotterdam), so I guess I’m getting towards it now.”

“I think that’s the one thing that I’m still chasing.

I’ve got every other title to my name and obviously I would love to come home with any Olympic medal...naturally gold,” this time she doesn’t laugh.

She pauses, and then adds, “I’d rather say I’d tried to go for it, rather than I’ve retired and not given it a chance. And at least I can look back at my career and what I have achieved knowing that I’ve tried.”

Back in 2006, following her first World title, and in the lead up to Beijing, Tweddle was asked whether she would consider continuing to compete until London 2012. Then, she had laughed and dismissed it out of hand: "I'll simply be too old by then. What I hope is that winning the World Championship will inspire other young gymnasts, and there are some really good ones coming along aged 12 to 14. These are the kids we should be looking at for 2012."

Four years on, with the focus very firmly on London, I’m sure I would have gained a similar response had I asked Tweddle about Rio 2016. But, by then, Tweddle will only be 31...two years younger than Beijing’s silver medallist Chusovitina...so really, as I say, nothing is a given in this gruelling sport!

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IMPROVEMENT Alexander James’ Associate Design Director, Caroline Rogers, talks styles, spaces, and the ultimate design sin!

Words: Chris Peck

f the wonder of television has taught us anything in the past twenty years, it’s that as a nation our style stinks. If we’re not being told what not to wear, then we’re being shown how to look good naked. However, of all these style focused shows, few have managed to capture the nation’s imagination to quite the extent of the BBC’s Changing Rooms.

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Seeing a trained (and occasionally eccentric) design professional enter an average home and transform a dowdy terraced house, dusted with a liberal sprinkling of tacky commemorative plates, into a replica of the Sistine Chapel was unlike anything the viewing public had seen before. Of course, for many people the real pleasure of the show was the big reveal of the finished space – or more specifically – the prospect that the home owner would be reduced to a trembling mass of tears and fury.

Caroline Rogers explains; “Your ultimate goal, professionally, when embarking on any project for a client is to be able to create something that fulfils their brief.”

This is a comforting thought given the often blasé attitude displayed towards clients’ tastes by some of the TV interior designers of yesteryear. However Rogers’ obvious desire to create beautifully designed living spaces, which realise dreams rather than evoking nightmares, is indicative of the ethos and approach she and her colleagues employ in all their interior designs.

As a key player for the exclusive and highly regarded Alexander James Interior Design, Rogers is at the top of her game and oversees every element of a project from start to finish. But, unlike the rapid transformations performed on Changing Rooms, Rogers’ success didn’t just happen overnight and it certainly wasn’t all glitz and glamour in the early days as she remembers; “I started out as a junior designer mostly making tea and ordering samples for a small showhome interior design company.”

Who doesn’t secretly wish that occasionally someone would become so enraged that their reclining chair and plasma TV had been replaced by a chaise longue in the shape of a Canadian snow goose, that they would spontaneously burst into flames?

“After a year I moved on and went to a retail interiors company where I first started working with private clients. Two years later I joined Alexander James where I started as a Designer for private clients and also show homes. Eight years on I am still here and have gradually moved up the ladder, to where I am now; the Associate Design Director.”

Fortunately, in the real world, the work of an interior designer is considerably more measured. Nothing is left to chance, and clients are consulted every step of the way, through what is a sophisticated and often painstaking process. Interior designer extraordinaire,

Having reached the pinnacle of interior design and being a respected figure in her field, it would be easy to think that her clients would be more willing to listen to her opinions and advice in trying to fulfil their design dreams. However, as Rogers jovially

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Clockwise from right: Neutral colours and stand out features create an elegant and relaxed ambiance in this Cobham dining room; a mirrored desk creates an eye-catching and modern feature; Rogers’ distinct style continues in this Esher sitting room

admits, this isn’t always the case, and sometimes dissuading people from making disastrous choices is part of the territory; "Yes, it does happen.

Sometimes it can be difficult as it’s their home and if their heart is set on something they love and you think it’s awful then it can be hard to get them to change their mind.”

Equally, some design requests create challenges purely due to their obscurity. Reflecting on a particular scenario with baffled amusement Rogers recalls; “I was once asked to source a propeller for a couple who loved sailing so they could hang it on their wall!”

Given the absolute attention to detail that goes into each and every project, it understandably couldn’t be condensed into a half hour TV show a la Changing Rooms, but how long does a project of such magnitude actually take? The designer’s reply is matter of fact: “It depends how big a house is really.

If it’s needed urgently we can turn it all around in four weeks, but ideally a bit longer. A lot of the time, items like fabrics and furniture are out of stock which is always a pain.”

To provide a sense of perspective as to just how big some of the houses can actually be, Rogers describes

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one of her more demanding projects; “I did two houses in St Georges Hill, Weybridge, which were enormous - 18,000 sq ft. The rooms were so big and there were so many of them that it was a challenge to make them all look different and to fill all the space.”

Ultimately, when done well, interior design can add significant extra value to a home, so what helpful hints can Rogers provide to those looking to transform their own homes and create a lasting look of stylish sophistication? “Styles do change pretty frequently. Shabby chic seems to still be really popular with the painted furniture look.

The colour pewter is also popular at the moment.”

As Rogers stresses though, much like high fashion, interior styles do have a tendency to change with regularity, so how does one avoid the pitfall of adopting a style that will almost certainly change?

With effortless simplicity the dynamic designer provides the perfect answer;” I would stick to classic neutral pieces of furniture and then you can just change the accessory pieces like cushions as and when styles and colours change.”

The pleasure and enthusiasm with which Rogers dispenses this invaluable advice exemplifies the obvious passion she has for her work – a passion

which she happily takes home with her as she explains her constant desire to change the interior of her own home; “I would do it monthly if I could afford it. I am always wanting to change pieces as I’m always seeing new and lovely things at work.

I mostly just change accessories…quite often.”

So aside from constantly changing the style of her own home, does Rogers have her ambitious eyes on anywhere else that she believes could use a touch of her makeover magic? With the slightest hint of mischief she reveals; “I would like to revamp The Ritz, I love its Englishness, but I think it could do with an update.”

As a final gesture before rushing off to oversee her next high profile design project, Rogers is happy to offer a final piece of advice to steer people away from committing the ultimate interior design crime.

“Avacado bathroom suites... the 1980s was a bad time for interior design!”

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THE BOYHOOD DREAM Motoring’s Kevin Haggarthy travels to the Le Mans 24 Hour Race – the world’s oldest endurance race – as a special guest of Jaguar at their Le Mans GT2 debut

or many of us, there is often just one special sporting event we feel compelled to attend in our lives. It can be something as challenging as participating in the London Marathon, to being a spectator at the Wimbledon finals, or attending a World Cup football event. For car buffs though, it is one thing and one thing only; attending the Le Mans 24 hrs.

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The 24 Hours of Le Mans (in French its 24 Heures du Mans) is the world's oldest endurance sports car race, held annually since 1923 near the town of Le Mans in France. It is 24 hours of gruelling racing, and an equal challenge for car and driver alike. Many of the cars we see racing at Le Mans in the GT Class, look identical to those we can buy in our showrooms, thus the race becomes a perfect marketing and publicity tool for manufacturers.

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Every year, thousands of people descend on the famous Le Mans circuit for the European motoring calendar’s spectacle event. If you are doubtful about attending, don’t be, for it is a truly spectacular occasion, and my advice to you would be ‘just do it.’

For many racing devotees, Le Mans is almost a religious commitment in their social calendar; it begins with the long 350 mile drive down to the event itself, alongside many other enthusiasts.

Step two is the setting up your tent when you get there, (yes, most people camp on the site) and the rest involves two days of just soaking up the atmosphere.

SPECIAL INVITATION But even that cannot beat an invitation to join a team actually participating in the event, so you can imagine

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our delight at receiving such an invitation from Jaguar to join them as their guests for their Le Mans GT2 debut.

And what better way to do so than to head to Le Mans in Jaguar’s latest top, medium-sized luxury saloon, the Jaguar XFR. Its supercharged 5.0L direct-injection V-8 develops some 510 bhp, and achieves 60 mph in under five seconds; a car that has already proved itself by outgunning the mighty 500 bhp BMW M5 in testing.

MOBILE MOTOR SHOW Driving down to Le Mans is like participating in a mobile motor show. If you’re driving an interesting car (like ‘my’ XFR) you are constantly stared at, or given the ‘thumbs up’ – especially being British. There are so many Brits attending that you wouldn’t be blamed for thinking Le Mans is a British race held in France.

Just about every other Le Mans junkie has an interesting set of wheels, and you’ll find them catching up, or holding back, on those long, boring, but fast motorways, to feast their eyes on someone else’s car.

My XFR was getting a fair bit of attention too, so on just the one occasion (honest) I floored it and wow!

It left all of those hot GT’s for dead. The Dr Jeckyll in me lied that I was just testing the car on pickup and acceleration, but the Mr Hyde knew I was being naughty and wanted to entertain the masses.

To be frank, I just couldn’t get over how good the XFR was at overtaking – everything. This car has seriously big cruising speeds and massive overtaking prowess, its power speaking volumes where it counts.

A brief reflective period (Dr Jeckyll’s back again) suggested that I just may end up spending the weekend with the French Gendarmerie in a nice warm prison cell rather than enjoying Jaguar’s excellent hospitality; somehow that would have defeated the object. Nevertheless, it says a lot about ➛

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the capability of the XF – it simply eats journeys like this for breakfast.

COUNTRY BASKING Speaking of breakfast, I felt even more grateful for my brief spell of sanity when seated for an excellent breakfast spread at the Châteaux Coulans, Coulans-sur-Gee, where we stayed. Each of the bedrooms were as big as my house, and my room was haunted, but what better way to prelude the noise, buzz, and excitement of Le Mans than this...

Day One - the Friday - was the Supercar Parade through the local town; a magnificent cavalcade of some of the greatest cars the world has known.

Yours truly had the privilege of driving the Le Mans winning XK140 behind an original LMP1 class winner, in a special parade to mark Jaguar’s 75th Anniversary.

Day Two was Race Day, and Jaguar kindly organised for us to be chauffeured to the event in the very latest Jaguar XJ Saloon. Having just sampled some three hundred miles plus behind the wheel of the excellent XF, this surprising chauffeur-driven ride in the back of the XJ sealed a confident sense of optimism about Jaguar and its future. This is a company that only just weathered the recession, and is now coming back mighty credibly on the strength of its class-leading products alone – what better way to do it than that?

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ROCKETSPORTS RACING Rocketsports Racing was founded in 1985 by my long-time buddy and friend, racing driver Paul Gentilozzi, to compete in the Trans-Am series.

Rocketsports competed in Trans-Am until 2004, when the championship was cancelled, and achieved 57 outright wins in 20 years. It has also raced in the IMSA sports car racing championship. In 2010, Jaguar announced the company would enter the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans with the JaguarRSR XKR GT2, built by Rocketsports Racing, so it was with great anticipation that we attended the event.

So how did our Jaguar fare in qualifying?

Well here’s what the press release said:

LE MANS, FRANCE (JUNE 11, 2010) “The second and third qualifying sessions for the Le Mans 24 Hours saw the JaguarRSR team make valuable improvements from Wednesday.

Drivers Ryan Dalziel, Paul Gentilozzi and Marc Goossens had adequate time behind the wheel and gains were made in time.

Le Mans rookie Dalziel recorded the #81 JaguarRSR XKR GT2’s fastest lap of 4:12.431 minutes, putting it 15th in class.”

Clockwise from left: After an improved performance in the second and third qualifying sessions, Jaguar’s GT2 entry secured 15th place on the grid; heading into the pit lane during qualifying; engine management problems led to early retirement from the race

Ok, so only 15th on the grid, but at least we qualified.

A great time was spent talking to Paul and his team about the car and its development; complex stuff.

The car is still in its development stages and was beset by engine management problems from the start of the race, unfortunately leading to an early retirement.

But that’s racing, and you have to be big enough to take it.

But hey, we had a truly great time, it was good to see Jaguar back at Le Mans, and the British crowd simply loved its presence there. On the return journey I spread my little green Jaguar flag, that had been handed out to the crowds, across the back window of the XFR in tribute to the Jaguar team. The XFR proceeded to eat up the miles on the journey home, in a time that would put an equivalent train journey to shame. 750 miles of hard driving and the XFR didn’t miss a beat, yet it took the journey with such commanding high speed authority, leaving me refreshed and relaxed behind the wheel. Come home Jaguar, all is forgiven, your road cars are proving that you will live to fight another day.

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PAUL SMITH MORE THAN JUST A NAME

With the launch of his brand new Junior collection, we talk to one of Britain’s most successful designers, whose ‘classic with a twist’ style remains a firm favourite, more than thirty years after its inception.

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Born to working class parents in the town of Beeston, just south of Nottingham, Smith left school at 15 to begin work at a local fabric warehouse. The job was not undertaken as an early calling to the fashion industry, but rather was borne of necessity. Having struggled with formal schooling, Smith needed to fund an altogether more energetic ambition. aul Smith is one of those designer brand names, so universally known and yet so quintessentially English, that one might well wonder - or those at least for whom fashion is not a first language whether Paul Smith is indeed a person, or in fact a prosaic marketing name dreamt up to reflect the Britishness of a brand which prides itself on its stylish, sharply tailored, and very wearable clothing lines.

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Yet Smith, or Sir Paul as he has become known since his knighthood in 2000, is very much more than just a name. Born in Nottingham in 1946, Smith is as hard working as his own label, which now enjoys wholesale success in more than 35 countries worldwide. Whilst perhaps lacking some of the artistic pretentions of his more flamboyant designer counterparts, it is Smith’s grounded, businesslike and entrepreneurial approach to fashion that has seen his empire flourish.

“The secret to success is keeping your feet on the ground,” Sir Paul says firmly. “Accountants should be trained to see both sides of the picture; finance and creativity.” With his credentials as a businessman (his brand has an annual turnover of more than

£340 million), Smith has always kept a sensible head on his statuesque shoulders, and has never let creativity impede sound judgement.

“The Paul Smith way started innocently, and came about because of my love of craftsmanship, tradition and Britishness, but also my love of humour,” he says.

“Because of this, ‘classic with a twist’ was born, and now it is a very over-used phrase, but still very relevant today.”

Indeed, in Smith’s latest collection, classically-cut khaki checked jackets are paired with red and purple chequered trousers and dramatic, overly-tall bowler hats, in a style described as “an elegant, detailed collection that references the modern bohemian gentlemen.”

One might well use the same phrase to describe Smith himself.

“I aspired as a teenager to be a professional racing cyclist,” says Smith, who at the time was clocking up to 300 miles a week as part of a rigorous training regime. “The dream was shattered after a bad accident when I was 17.” In truth, the ‘bad accident’ was a horrifying smash with a car, which left Smith with such acute injuries that he was hospitalised for six months, and resulted in him being unable to bend his leg sufficiently to pedal a bicycle. “But to be honest I don’t think I would have succeeded (as a cyclist), as I was not brave enough or strong enough,” says Smith pragmatically. He is – perhaps understandably not bitter about the hand that fate dealt him.

Opposite page: Sir Paul Smith; the man behind the name; Above from left; Autumn Winter 2010: Khaki check jacket, fish hook print shirt, purple shadow check trousers; Prussian blue two button suit, white shirt; Pale grey knitted shawl collar coat, camel crew knit, grey flannel trousers

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During his recuperation, Smith "discovered the English pub” and it was here that he “met a lot of people that were at the local college of fashion and art, and that’s what got me into fashion design.”

At the height of the swinging sixties, Smith moved to London and met Pauline Denyer, a fashion graduate from London’s Royal College of Art, whom he credits with guiding and inspiring him throughout his career (the pair finally married in 2000). Following evening tailoring classes, Smith joined Lincroft Kilgour in Savile Row, where he began to forge his early reputation as a stylish menswear designer. In 1970, with the help of Denyer, Smith finally opened his own store in his hometown of Nottingham.

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His designs then, just as they are today, were inspired by the playful dandyness of that era; beautifully cut, tall, lean suits with characteristically cheeky detail such as lime green trimmings, floral linings and intricately woven maps of London on the interiors.

Or androgynous looking, vivid pink suits finished with bright red linings and bowler hats, which he designed for his Spring / Summer 2010 Congoinspired collection. Without ever quite crossing the line into the ‘un-wearable’ realms of haut couture, it is this cheerful individuality, which has been so key to Smith’s enduring success.

“The fashion industry today is more competitive than ever,” Smith says. “Especially with the addition of e-commerce sites and low cost high street brands that follow catwalk designs very closely. It’s so important to have a real character to your brand; in our case it is reliability, continuity and always easy to wear clothes, but with a sense of humour.”

Above from left: Brown Harris tweed jacket, pleated donegal wool corset dress, curved leather saddle belt, tweed flat cap, cashmere fingerless gloves and leather roll top boots; Black and pink organza water roses print fitted dress, black leather small Maggie bag, cashmere fingerless gloves and leather Mary Janes; Lilac felted wool circular dress, wide webbing belt and knee-high leather boots

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By the early eighties, Smith had already begun to expand his business, and had successfully opened two stores in London. But it was his invitation to Japan in 1982, at the hands of a local licensing scout, that really launched Paul Smith as a global brand.

At the height of the eighties fashion explosion in Japan, at a time when many European designers “looked at the country as something of a cash cow”, Smith took the time to get to know its fashion industry from the inside out.

Speaking in an earlier interview, Smith said of the experience: “I was young and very keen. I'd make visits to the factory several times a year, which I believe was key to our success. I also designed pieces for the Japanese market from scratch; they were getting pure ‘Paul Smith’."

The first Paul Smith store opened in Tokyo in 1984, and after early teething problems, the Japanese brand became so successful that Smith is now Europe’s biggest selling designer in the country, with sales from Japan alone accounting for half his brand’s annual sales. Smith’s iconic status in the country meant that doors were flung open for him in Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and China.

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furniture, rugs, china and spectacles all bearing his name. Ultimately, in 1994, Smith finally – if somewhat reluctantly – branched into womenswear.

“Women would ask, ‘Could you do men's clothes to fit us?’ But that wasn't really the truth,” he says.

“They claimed they wanted just men's clothes, but then they'd say, ‘We need a skirt.’ ‘Can we have a dress?’” In the end, Smith played to his strengths and concentrated on tailored suits, coats and shirts, while an assistant designed the dresses and skirts.

They still work this way today.

Which brings us to the present. The sub context for my interview today is the launch of Paul Smith’s latest venture; his brand new ‘Paul Smith Junior’ collection, which is available from the end of August.

With cheeky young models, and cheerfully coloured fabrics, Junior succeeds in being both playful and fun, whilst retaining Smith’s trademark love of classic cut and line.

Clockwise from above: Paul Smith Junior range 2010: Mack wears a corduroy jacket, long sleeve t.shirt and jeans, Calypso wears a corduroy skirt, tights and cardigan; Willow in classic Paul Smith shorts, with shirt and fair isle cardigan; Finn shows off Junior’s ‘preppy’ look, with curduroy jacket, shirt and jeans

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But the collection is “not about mini-me adults” as Smith puts it. “It’s more about taking the spirit of what I do for men and women,” says Smith.

“For instance, on a boy’s striped shirt there will always be a little secret that one day he will notice, like the inside of the cuff will be a different colour. For girls, it will be picking up on colours from the women’s

collection – maybe literally one of the prints, or maybe just the feeling of the print.

“Junior is about very simple styling with the boys clothes, leaning towards more of a preppy look, and the girls; slightly more fashionable, easy to wear, but definitely not urban or rock.”

At 64, Simth’s enthusiasm and verve for his fashion empire is as strong as ever, and three decades at the top of this notoriously fickle industry have done nothing to dim the integrity of his mission. “What I want with the business is for it to retain its character and have a heart; a business which is down to earth.”

Smith is the embodiment of his own aspiration.

“I once read an obituary where a man was remembered for living ‘a clean and honest life and having had a sense of humour’ – I think that sounds quite nice!”

Paul Smith Junior will be available in stores from the end of August 2010. For more information visit: www.paulsmith.co.uk/collections/paul-smith-junior

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CHATEAU CIVRAC HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE The West Country is not known for its winemakers, but Cornishman Mark Hellyar has set about redressing the balance, and has travelled to Bordeaux to follow a lifelong dream, as we discover.

Words: Chris Peck

he great Ernest Hemingway once said that “Wine is the most civilized thing in the world." Clearly he’d never seen a rowdy hen night at closing time in Yates’s wine lodge on a Friday night. However, despite this exception, he does make an interesting point. A good wine is a thing of beauty.

It is a living entity which grows in flavour and changes with age, and has a wonderful ability to elevate and complement food.

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Like people, a good wine has individuality; a personality made up of subtle nuances of colour, aroma and flavour which differentiate it from its peers, so that every label you sample has its own unique qualities. Wine is liquid elegance – the sophisticated dinner guest that is always welcome.

As a nation, our enduring relationship with wine is evident in the £15 billion which UK consumers spend on it each year, but how many of us could claim to love it enough to give up a successful career in the pursuit of producing a wine of their own?

While, in most cases, such a dramatic change in lifestyle would serve to raise only eyebrows, Mark has instead been raising glasses, as some of the most discerning palates in the world pour praise on his new Claret, Chateau Civrac.

Step forward Cornishman Mark Hellyar, a man with such enthusiasm for wine that he elected to leave his successful I.T. career to transform a neglected 18th century chateau in Bordeaux and go into the winemaking business for himself.

But what makes Hellyar’s story all the more impressive, is that he embarked on his Claret crusade with virtually no experience. “I’d had an interest in fine wine for about 15 years and was lucky enough to work in a job that took me to some of the best wine making areas of the world,” says Hellyar. “I believed that I knew quite a bit about the science and had a good idea of what I wanted to make. Actually, I soon realised that I knew very little.”

So was this the choice of a man with a plan, or had Mark perhaps had one glass too many?

Mark smiles wryly as he explains, “I would say that it was a carefully thought through career decision.

Sarah, my wife, would say it was a mid-life crisis.

Probably somewhere between the two is true!”

With realisation that enthusiasm and a good palate would not be sufficient to achieve his goal, Hellyar sought some expert advice. But, to succeed in producing something truly original in Bordeaux, this meant finding someone who shared his own forward thinking and rebellious tendencies.

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Left: Cornishman Mark Hellyar now supplies wine to some of the UK’s top restaurants

“Bordeaux is an extremely traditional and cautious region. It’s very hard to be innovative. However, being a maverick has allowed me to question many of the traditional views and has allowed me to have a wider view on the style of wine I wanted to make.

“Making good wine is all about passion. You have to have it because it’s extremely hard work, has little financial reward, and takes a long time to see the results of your efforts.”

“Olivier Dauga has been my consultant since the start and he has guided me through this journey. Much like me, Olivier is a maverick character in Bordeaux, and unlike many traditional consultants, he does not have a rigid formula.”

The strong bond forged between Hellyar and Dauga has proved to be a genuine recipe for success and as a result Chateau Civrac has become a star on the wine lists of some of the best restaurants in the country.

Hellyar is quick to credit the vital role his flamboyant consultant plays, in making Chateau Civrac stand out.

“Olivier advises me on all stages of the winemaking, from how we prune the vines to how we vinify.

He always says that a wine should reflect where it comes from and the person who makes it. He allows me to express myself in my wine. He is a rock, but also an outrageous personality. I love him!”

So what exactly is the maverick approach to winemaking employed by Hellyar and his team at Chateau Civrac?

“Our style is a fusion - the handmade quality of the old world, with the fruit and approachability

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of the New World. Chateau Civrac is a 'natural wine' that is made in a very natural and handmade style, with minimal intervention and chemical treatments.

We make the wine by hand and respond to what nature gives us for fruit each year. This ultimately means that the wine has a true sense of where it comes from, it is able to age in the bottle, but is soft, fruity, and drinks younger.”

While the natural approach to winemaking employed

by Chateau Civrac clearly has a big effect in its fabulous richness of flavour, Hellyar believes that there is another even more vital element to the wine’s amazing success.

“Making good wine is all about passion. You have to have it because it’s extremely hard work, has little financial reward and takes a long time to see the results of your efforts. When I’m up all night during vinification, alone and exhausted I think, ‘What am I doing here?’ Then I see someone in a fabulous London restaurant drinking and enjoying my wine.

Then I know.”

And it’s this sense of achievement that Hellyar is now enjoying with consistent regularity as Chateau Civrac enchants the most discerning of palates of some of the world’s greatest chefs. Even Hellyar himself is still left mildly flabbergasted by the incredible response his wine has received and the places it has thus far taken him, as he explains with charming exuberance. ➛

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Main image: Hellyar has transformed the neglected 18th century chateau in Bordeaux into a successful boutique winery. Below inset from left: Barrels in the ancient cellars of Chateau Civrac; the beautiful setting of the Chateau

channel, and offers some insight as to what he thinks they should aspire to.

“There are some good wines being produced in the UK, particularly white and sparkling white. I believe a wine should reflect where it comes from, so a good UK wine should be green and crisp because that’s what the UK is like.”

“It’s a fantastic feeling. I often can’t believe it myself.

Perhaps the most surreal moment was sitting down in La Gavroche with Michel Roux Jr drinking my wine. It’s moments like this that makes all the hard work, stress, sleepless nights and money concerns worthwhile.”

with. I use this to tweak my own winemaking process and style.”

For Hellyar, working with and learning from some of the country’s top chefs and restaurants has been one of the outstanding experiences of his winemaking journey and it has also played an intricate part in Chateau Civrac’s evolution.

So, has working alongside giants of the culinary world had an effect of Hellyar’s own ability in the kitchen?

With a huge smile he asserts confidently: “I think I’m pretty handy in the kitchen. But I like food that is simple and fast to prepare. Coming from Cornwall we are lucky to have some of the best seafood in the country. Fish is surely the ultimate fast food and you do not need fancy sauces. One of the best things in the world is a freshly caught mackerel on the BBQ.”

“I love working with restaurants. My first break was with chef Michael Caines at Gidleigh Park in Devon.

That was, for me, the first in a set of wonderful encounters. I love seeing how my wine works with food, what it works with, and what it doesn’t work

Clearly Hellyar is very proud of his Cornish roots and despite his dedicated involvement in the production of Chateau Civrac in Bordeaux, he remains based in his native Cornwall. Being a UK resident he is keen to highlight the wines being produced this side of the

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However, despite his enthusiasm and support for UK wine production, Hellyar has no intention of entering into the arena himself, or indeed of expanding his existing operation in Bordeaux.

“Chateau Civrac is small and it will remain so.

There is a limited supply and I think it would be a mistake to attempt to expand it and expand production. That’s when quality could be compromised and that’s not something I’d ever want to do.”

However, this isn’t to say that the charismatic Cornishman hasn’t got his eyes set on another vineyard venture elsewhere in France. “If Civrac remains as successful, then I would love to repeat the idea somewhere else. Maybe with a white in Burgundy.”

We’ll certainly drink to that.

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ALGARVE’S HOLE IN ONE Claire Durkin takes a trip to Portugal’s exclusive resort, and golfing haven,Vale do Lobo

rom a distance, the Algarve doesn’t bear much resemblance to the rest of Portugal. For a start, the landscape appears more North African than European. Also, where are the cosmopolitan cities, medieval castles and grand palaces? Rather, it is more recognisable for its luxury apartments, stunning hotels and world-class golf courses, which actually, is the reason why you would want to be here in the first place.

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To get to Vale do Lobo you will land at Faro International Airport, which is just twenty minutes away by car. Despite being the provincial capital of the Algarve, Faro is largely ignored by tourists, who tend to fly in, have their holiday somewhere else, and then fly out again. This is a shame because if you take time to look around, you will discover a wealth of historic and cultural monuments, a picturesque old quarter, and authentic restaurants, cafes and bars. So give it a chance next time and soak it up.

Faro is largely ignored by tourists, which is a shame because if you take time to look around, you will discover a wealth of historic and cultural monuments, a picturesque old quarter, and authentic restaurants, cafes and bars.

I came here in order to visit the famous, and very popular, Vale do Lobo, which is extra special as it was the earliest development of its kind in the Algarve.

Even 48 years later, hats off to it for still being the

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largest luxury resort of its kind. It is also still operated by the same company.

Beautifully positioned on the wilder Atlantic coastline, there is something about the rugged formation of the ochre-coloured cliffs that makes them appear to have been freshly revealed by nature.

Vale do Lobo was founded by Trust House Forte, under the watchful eye of Sir Richard Costain in 1962, but it was not until the resort had established a firm foothold and its five star hotel, Dona Filipa, opened, that Faro International Airport was built.

When construction began in the early sixties, Vale do Lobo was actually an area of mature pine forest, and the main inhabitants were farmers and fishermen.

Instead of removing all traces of the region’s heritage, the designers had the vision to retain many examples of lovely, indigenous architecture, and echoed the original forests with the sympathetic planting of oleander, bougainvillea, lavender and olive trees to complete the picture.

In 1967, a Dutch entrepreneur called Sander van Gelder was holidaying at Vale do Lobo. Wowed by the beauty and character of the setting, and recognising its potential, he bought the resort and set about nurturing it into a truly unique holiday location.

Thirty five years later it is now a stunning 450 hectare enterprise that is famous for being Europe’s finest golf and beach resort, offering countless luxury facilities and services in a breathtaking location.

Catering for sports lovers, relaxing spa breaks, gourmands and sun worshippers, many of the resort’s villas are privately owned, meaning that real estate is a huge concern here. Vale do Lobo delivers a wide

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Main image: The breathtaking Ocean Course at Vale do Lobo.

Inset from left: The Ocean Course heads gently down the shores of the Atlantic; unspolit beaches are just one of the highlights of Vale do Lobo

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Clockwise from top left: The Royal Spa promises to be a revitalising renaissance for mind, body and spirit; the Praca at Vale do Lobo; the resort delivers a wide variety of properties from roomy apartments to luxury villas; The Royal Spa at Vale do Lobo

holidaymakers. After you have thrashed it out on the courts you can take a refreshing dip in the cool, blue pool which is waiting for you round the corner.

You will probably be hungry after all that activity, so help yourself to the selection of varied snacks and meals on offer at the bar and restaurant.

variety of properties, from roomy studio apartments through to truly magnificent, five bedroom detached villas with private pools.

There are different styles of linked villas and apartments ready to be purchased off-plan, from classic design, to cutting-edge modern. Plots for self-style build are still available and come with a guiding hand throughout the whole project, if so desired. By the way, in 2003 Vale do Lobo won the “Best Luxury Development Worldwide,” in Homes Overseas Awards, and the Portuguese Tourism Gold Medal of Merit was awarded to Chairman Sander van Gelder. As the longest established development on the Algarve, resort property values have demonstrated consistent capital appreciation and continue to rise every year.

Indicative property values at Vale do Lobo: Studios from €256,000 Apartments from €693,000 Townhouses from €695,000 Linked villas from €925,000 Plots for custom designed villas from €1,150,000

Vale do Lobo’s main attraction is sport, and it is home to two challenging and beautiful golf courses, the Royal and the Ocean, which have twice been host to the Portuguese Open; a European PGA Tour event.

To get a better idea of the Royal Golf Course, which opened in 1997, try to imagine rolling fairways set amidst pine trees, and lakes flanked by an abundance of wild flowers. Its features include the almost-island green of the 9th, and the world famous 16th, whose iconic cliff-top carryover (where players need to carry the ball more than 200 metres over the spectacular cliffs to reach the green), has become one of the most celebrated golfing images in the world, and has become the veritable symbol of golf in the Algarve.

The Ocean Golf Course features undulating fairways which run alongside a nature reserve, before leading down gently to the shores of the Atlantic.

Its emblematic holes are the challenging and

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spectacular par 4, 11th and 14th, which treat golfers to some of the most breathtaking views in the Algarve.

Then there’s the lovely par 3, 15th which runs parallel to the beach.

While holidaying at Vale do Lobo you will be offered a fifty per cent reduction on green fees, as well as discounts on golf equipment, such as trolleys, buggies and clubs. And for the less confident player, there are golf lessons available to help rid you of your divot tendencies, before you are set free on these fabulous courses.

If tennis is more your style, the fantastic Roger Taylor Tennis Centre, which was completed in 1980, has 14 courts (ten of which are all weather and four synthetic). This is one of the largest tennis facilities in Portugal, (there are also a mini tennis and paddle tennis courts), which attracts national and international tennis fixtures, including an annual ATP Seniors Tour competition: The Vale do Lobo Grand Champions Caixa Geral de Depositos tournament.

The Tennis Academy runs a busy year-round programme of individual and group coaching, tournaments and social events for members and

You are supposed to be relaxing, so you must take a visit to the spa. Wow, no wonder they describe it as Absolute Wellbeing. I strongly advise you to give in and succumb to the power of salt, water and nature, the three essential elements that are the inspiration behind The Royal Spa at Vale do Lobo: “A revitalizing renaissance for mind, body and spirit.”

Integrated in the Vale do Lobo Wellness Centre are several outstanding facilities, including The Royal Spa which offers a diverse range of treatments and holistic therapies, and specialises in many excellent massage types, drawing on old and new techniques and featuring the latest technologies.

So, what else have we? Apart from the activities to keep the active active, and the spa, don’t forget that gorgeous beach, which is meticulously maintained and runs for two kilometres along this lovely coastline.

Then there are the restaurants, 15 in total, ranging from French to Asian. I had a superb dinner at La Place and recommend it highly.

All in all, Vale do Lobo really does offer something for everyone, in a classy setting which includes all the ingredients for a great holiday. Enjoy!

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