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IN THIS ISSUE... 4/5 MEET THE TEAM The heart of our business.
6/9 MEET THE OWNERS An in-depth Q&A.
10/13 BRIGHTON’S FINEST PROPERTIES A selection of some of our latest properties.
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Georgia Nailard Sales Consultant As one of our sales consultants, Georgia builds strong relationships with our clients and is responsible for arranging and conducting viewings, and ensuring sales progress smoothly. We asked Georgia about her role at Lextons and life in Brighton:
What do you enjoy most about working at Lextons? I love the different approach Lextons takes to selling property. The way we maintain great relationships with both buyers and sellers makes working here so enjoyable. The team are extremely motivating, and I learn something new every day.
How do you like to relax? Outside the office, I love to keep active. I enjoy cycling, walking my Labrador and socialising with friends.
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What’s your favourite thing about working and living in Brighton? I love the fact that there is always something to do, regardless of the weather. My favourite season is summer, enjoying time with friends at the beach. I could not live anywhere else; having the sea so close by is one of my favourite things. I am born and bred in Brighton, and would never move anywhere else, purely because there is such a wonderful community here. There is a real buzz which you don’t seem to find anywhere else.
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I would never move anywhere else, purely because there is such a wonderful community here...
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I adore Choccywokkydoodah. It is probably one of the most famous chocolate shops in the world and was established here in Brighton. They make the most amazing cakes for any occasion and the chocolate is the best thing ever!
Which is your favourite Brighton bar or restaurant? The Gin Tub is my favourite, it has the most amazing gins and is such a fun place to be.
How many times have you moved house? The first house I lived in as a child was on Crown Street in Brighton. I’ve moved around eight times and pretty much every property my parents ever bought was one that needed gutting!
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Mia McDowell Administration & Marketing
With an eye for detail and fantastic organisational skills, Mia looks after all our administration and marketing activities. We talked to Mia about her role at Lextons and life in Brighton:
What do you enjoy most about working at Lextons? One of my key responsibilities is spreading the word about Lextons. I love helping customers discover how Lextons is different to other estate agents. It’s fantastic to see the company grow so quickly.
How do you like to spend your free time? I love exploring new cities. I also enjoy meals out and socialising with friends and family.
What’s your favourite thing about working and living in Brighton? There is always something going on in Brighton, you’re never stuck for things to do. You can’t beat Brighton beach in the summer. I’m Brighton born and bred and love living here, there is such a great atmosphere. I love being so close to the town and everything that goes on there. There is constantly something going on and I couldn’t image living anywhere else!
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Where do you like to treat yourself in Brighton? For an indulgent treat, I love Pizza Face. They have a couple of shops in Brighton and Hove and the place is amazing, I would highly recommend it to pizza lovers like myself.
Which is your favourite Brighton bar or restaurant? I love Shuffle bar. They make amazing cocktails and have a lovely heated outside area, making it a great place to go whatever the weather.
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How many times have you moved house? I have lived in the same house all my life. I have certainly seen it change over the years with some questionable wallpaper patterns and décor!
Contact Georgia or Mia on 01273 56 77 66 sales@lextons.co.uk
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Peter Phillips Meet the owners... Peter, explain a little about your role at Lextons: As a Director, I’m responsible for managing and mentoring the team here at Lextons. I also get involved in many of the day-to-day activities, working directly with our clients. It’s a varied role that includes conducting valuations, updating sellers on the market and helping sellers present their properties to achieve a successful sale. I really enjoy helping people from outside the area learn more about Brighton & Hove. As I was born here, I know all the areas in detail and can help others find the locations and properties that match their personalities. Londoners in particular like finding an area they feel a connection to, or perhaps one that has a similar feeling to where they are moving from.
How did you get into estate agency? I’ve worked in the industry for 15 years and it’s a career I chose straight after school. As a child, my family moved many times and with family members in the property industry, it was a natural choice. I’ve always been interested in all aspects of property from architectural design to interiors and property investment.
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I started as a junior here in Brighton & Hove, then 10 years ago, made the move to London where I worked in Notting Hill for a large independent estate agency. There I rose from consultant to manager in just six months and became the branch manager for the South Kensington office. Three years later, I was made the youngest director of the firm of over 1,000 staff, running offices across Kensington, Belgravia, Pimlico, Westminster and Fulham. Having reached board director level, I felt it was time to bring a London-style agency to Brighton & Hove.
What was the vision when creating Lextons? Our over-arching vision is simply to help people. Having bought and sold property of my own here, I could see the local market needed to change. The experience in London is very different and I wanted to bring the best of the London service here for clients in Brighton & Hove. We offer a unique perspective having experience both of living in London and understanding the factors involved in moving to Brighton from there, such as making the commute back to the capital.
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With three children, spending time outdoors is a big part of my life. I enjoy playing tennis, walking around Brighton’s beautiful parks and of course, walks along the seafront. I also love visiting the beautiful villages around Brighton & Hove for Sunday walks.
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James Pepper Meet the owners... James, tell us a bit about your role at Lextons: My role is to ensure the day-to-day activities of the business run smoothly and effectively. An important aspect of my job is to guarantee that the client receives the best possible service, so we can continue to grow as a company through repeat business and word-of-mouth recommendations.
How did you get into estate agency? I’ve always been a people person and enjoy helping others. This coupled with a keen interest in property, building and architecture made estate agency an obvious choice. My brother is also a
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What was the vision when creating Lextons?
Before creating Lextons, we studied the market here in Brighton & Hove. Our personal experience of local agencies left us with the feeling that service standards and duty of care weren’t what we were used to in London. We believe that clients deserve better from their agent and the experience should not differ from that of dealing with a top agent in the capital. Lextons was created as a result.
How do you think Lextons and the industry as a whole will change in the future? Expansion is the next big step with plans for new offices as well as introducing other services. The typical response we hear to this is “that’s ambitious, particularly in this market…” And it’s true, the market has dealt with a lot in recent years with bloated prices, mortgage problems and Brexit uncertainty. Naturally, this has had an effect on prices across the country, most noticeably in London. But, I also believe Brighton & Hove has its own microclimate driven by buyers and sellers who need to move, rather than the large portfolio owners and overseas investors we see in the city.
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What do you enjoy most about working at Lextons? It has been immensely rewarding to see Lextons develop and grow as a business. In a short period of time, Lextons has risen from an unknown brand, to a market leader in its core area. It’s great to see what we are doing is working and that we can make a difference to our clients.
And finally, how do you like to relax? I’ve always been a big fan of the outdoors so having a beach and the Downs on the doorstep is very handy. I like snowboarding in winter and wake boarding in summer. Theatre, art and travel are also interests, although spare time is a bit of a scarce luxury after recently starting a family.
Contact James on 01273 56 77 66 9
Welbeck Avenue, Hove
£1,150,000
With the seafront at the end of the road, this six bedroom detached house has plenty to offer, with off street parking, large west facing garden, 2,400 square foot of internal space and beautiful décor throughout. Welbeck Avenue is located between New Church Road and Kingsway. Wish Park, with its children’s play area and café, is on the next road, Aldrington and Portslade Stations are within walking distance offering direct access to London.
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A substantial, five-bedroom, double-fronted family home with superb transport links to London. With a west-facing garden, this property is located in one of the most popular tree-lined streets leading off New Church Road. The property has been refurbished by the current owners, retaining many period features while also giving a modern twist. This house is just a few minutes’ walk to the seafront and Hove Lawns.
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JAMES CORDEN ‘Carpool Karaoke’ has been such a huge success on James Corden’s ‘Late Late Show’ that it’s now got its own spin-off series. He also spoke about his love of music and how he juggles his busy career while being a dad to two small children....
So James, of all the carpool karaoke’s you’ve done, do you have a favourite? or anyone that really surprised or shocked you?
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Can you talk a bit about your love of music? what did it mean to you when you were younger?
Well, I mean, I don’t I always find it weird if anyone on their Facebook profile puts ‘likes’ if they put music because I sort of Oh it’s all surprising. Yeah. feel like it’s not even something It’s full of great moments. you should have to say because But in terms of, like, the I TELL YOU WHO I FELT it’s not like I don’t really know enjoyment of it, the doing NERVOUS WITH. I FELT anyone who goes, ‘I don’t like of it, like I really, really NERVOUS WITH THE RED HOT music.’ But music for me, loved doing that one with CHILLI PEPPERS BECAUSE personally, my father was a Bruno the other week. Just musician in the Air Force. His WE’D NEVER DONE IT WITH to be singing Bruno Mars father was a musician, and his songs in a car with him, I A BAND BEFORE AND I JUST father was a musician. And adored it, I loved it. But I FELT NERVOUS. music for me has always, can take something from always been something that all of them that I’ll never surrounded me in various ever ever forget. moments, whether good or bad, ups or downs. It’s made me feel Who were you most like I’m not on my own in whatever it might be nervous about doing ‘carpool karaoke’ with? that I’m facing. If it’s the enjoyment of something, there will be music that will tell you you I tell you who I felt nervous with. I felt nervous are not on your own and you can enjoy this. If with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers because we’d there are moments of heartache or heartbreak never done it with a band before and I just felt or sadness, sometimes there are songs and there nervous. I just hoped that it would work. We’d are some artists that feel like they reach out a never ever done it with four people. And my god, hand to you and say, ‘You are not on your own I got out of that car thinking, ‘If I could do all of with this.’ So that’s what it means to me. that again now, in fact, if I could do that once a Whenever I think that, you know, you feel like week I would do it’ because I’d never had more you are sharing something with somebody else. fun than those guys. They were just unreal. They so far surpassed.... I felt like I was in the band. So it was really great.
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NOUGH FOR THEM THEN IT SHOULD NOUGH FOR SOMEONE SUCH AS I.
” PETER RABBIT James Corden was back in England recently for the London premiere of new animated movie ‘Peter Rabbit’. The British star – who is currently based in LA as host of ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ – was on the green carpet in Leicester Square alongside Peter Rabbit himself. The film – which is directed by Will Gluck – marks the first time the Beatrix Potter estate have given permission to adapt the story for the big screen. James voices the character of Peter, while Daisy lends her vocal talents to the Cotton-Tail Rabbit.
Peter rabbit is such an iconic character, how fast did you jump at the chance to be in this film? It is an iconic character, if anything I felt a bit reticent and slightly scared about it, if I’m honest. But then, Will the director, Will Gluck, said that this was the first time that the Beatrix Potter estate had ever given permission to a script to be made and it put me at ease really. I thought, ‘Well, OK if it’s good enough for them then it should be good enough for someone such as I. ’So yeah.
Were you a fan of the stories growing up? Oh of course yes, there’s no-one in this country I don’t think, not that I’ve met, who didn’t grow up hearing these stories and listening to these stories. I’m just honoured that at the moment that it comes around to be a film, I get to be a part of it in some small way.
Tell us the three best things about working on this film? Number one, there was phenomenal snacks in the booth where I recorded this. Number two, was I would get to see Domnhall doing what is one of best physical comedy performances I’ve seen, but acting with nothing and it’s incredible. And number three, I get to be here now talking to you – what a privilege!
How daunted were you by the prospect of taking on peter rabbit? Oh, I felt very daunted by the whole prospect of playing such a part. In truth, the credit is all with the animators. What they have done is amazing. I just sort of gave them my voice for a little while. I feel even a fraud saying that I’m playing it, because I think they’ve done all the work not me really. I feel very lucky to voice such a thing. I’m very, very proud of it.
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Here is Ami & Emma talking about their experience... mi and Emma had been using another agent but hadn’t had many viewings and was frustrated by the generic feedback she was receiving from her agent. Without clear advice, Ami was finding it difficult to make informed decisions. Then a friend recommended Lextons.
Here’s what happened next… Honest advice When we first met Peter we were so impressed with the honest approach he took. It was great to deal with a director and he instantly put us at ease. It was a very different approach to our previous agent. Peter gave us lots of pointers without being pushy. We were so impressed that we decided to leave our other agent early and move to Lextons.
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A successful offer Within just a couple of weeks of working with Lextons, we’d received an offer at the price we wanted. We were so impressed with the appointments that Lextons arranged and were delighted to receive an offer from a good buyer.
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I would recommend Lextons 100% and have already suggested them to a family member who is looking to sell soon.
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Lextons were so easy to deal with. Everyone there is honest and open and were so personable, they actually felt like a friend. After having a bad experience in the past it was refreshing to meet a team that is so genuine. Lextons has restored my faith in estate agents.
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Here Celia tells her story... Finding a new agent After being let down by other estate agents, we’d decided we wouldn’t commit to a new agent straight-away. But then we visited Lextons offices where Georgia explained everything so well and gave us so much confidence. Her approach made us agree to meet Peter to discuss our sale in more detail. Peter backed up everything Georgia had said and we realised Lextons offered exactly what we were looking for and what we’d not found with other agents.
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The best thing about working with Lextons is how well they manage the whole process. At every stage they filled us with confidence. I would recommend Lextons to anyone, in fact I already have!
Get in touch 01273 56 77 66 / sales@lextons.co.uk or visit our website, www.lextons.co.uk to find out how we can help sell your property.
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aia’s property was already on the market with another agent. But when she heard that Lextons had opened in Brighton, she appointed us as her agent.
Here Laia shares her story... Deciding to appoint Lextons
I already knew Peter both professionally and personally, so when I heard that his estate agency was opening in Brighton, I knew it would be a great option for me. My house was already on the market with another agency but I hadn’t had a good experience with them, so I was happy to move to Lextons.
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Throughout the process, the whole team at Lextons were lovely to work with. I felt I could trust them 100%. Lextons aren’t your typical Brighton estate agent. They bring more of a London-style experience with their attention-to-detail and overall approach. The great thing about Lextons is they always follow things through. They a re proactive and do things when they say they will. Plus, their friendly approach and professionalism takes the stress of moving away.
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One thing I particularly love about Lextons is their approach to marketing the property. Their photography is head and shoulders above other agents. Many agents seem to fill listings with as many pictures as possible while Lextons focuses on quality over quantity and leaves the person looking at the website eager to make a viewing to see more.
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The best thing about working with Lexton’s is their honesty. You always feel they are totally committed to your house sale. I would definitely recommend Lextons to others. You know they’re on your side at all times – it’s clear they genuinely care about their customers.
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We had a chat with Barry and he told us a little more...
We had six or seven viewings with buyers who were keen to make offers. It was very different to our previous experience. It seemed Lextons had taken the trouble to research the buyers. Once we had an offer, they did everything necessary to ensure the buyer was ready to go.
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Choosing Lextons as our estate agent We loved the proactive approach that Lextons took. When we spoke to Peter we were very impressed. Lextons seemed very different to other local agents and we liked the approach they brought from working in London. They were very professional and had lots of London connections which gave us confidence.
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The great thing about Lextons is they filled us with confidence. They did what they said they would do and did it well. Lextons seem to target the right people. We had positive feedback from everyone who viewed the property which shows they know how to target the most appropriate buyers. The whole team is very helpful. They always phone back and led us through the whole process. I would recommend Lextons to others without hesitation.
Get in touch 01273 56 77 66 / sales@lextons.co.uk or visit our website, www.lextons.co.uk to find out how we can help sell your property.
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AN INTERIOR DESIGNER’S GUIDE TO KITCHEN EXTENSIONS Whether you’re adding space for re-sale or putting your own stamp on a new family home, kitchen extensions can often be a daunting task to take on. It’s easy to get consumed with the big-ticket items – what style of units? Sliding doors or bi-folds? Should I continue my wood floor through or switch to tiles? While all these decisions shape the style of a new kitchen extension, at MOOD LONDON we are firm believers that it’s the small things that can really add value to an extension, far beyond the extra square footage.
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a.Natural – To get maximum light into the extension don’t just think about glazed external doors - look to the ceiling. A well placed skylight can throw a huge amount of light into the room and cladding the reveal in mirror, like the above example, can bounce even more around the space while disappearing to the eye. b.Artificial – Building up layers of light is really important to make your scheme work well for different occasions. Try not to go overboard with the downlights, and instead stick to well placed lights in the working areas of the kitchen and living area with accent lighting to highlight important locations. This could be under a shelf or wall units, or run LED strips around the base of an island to give a ‘floating effect. c.Statement – a statement light will add a defining final touch that can really add personality to your kitchen. Try playing with scale, like in the example, to add drama to the space.
From left: Rhythm Chandelier, POA from Porta Romana, Old Factory Pendant, £99 from Industville Mineral Pendant (small), £580 from Rothschild & Bickers Mineral Pendant (large), £790 from Rothschild & Bickers
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2.Get a handle on it – When ordering a kitchen, it’s often temping to stick with a handle range offered by your cabinet supplier. This can be very limiting and can result in quite lacklustre units. Choosing more unusual or higher-spec handles can dramatically lift a space, and if you don’t have the money for expensive units, you can add your own handles to give the impression of an expensive, bespoke kitchen. 3.Comfort AND style - If you’re extending a kitchen for re-sale, it’s important not to make the space feel too hard, especially if you are tiling the floor. Upholstered bar stools or dining chairs can be a great way to add some softness to a room, or go a step further and have some built-in seating installed. If the kitchen involves a living area, a nice way to introduce some colour and personality is simply through the addition of scatter cushions, which aren’t too imposing for prospective buyers. 4.Go with the Flow – Never underestimate the importance of a good layout. If you’re extending your kitchen it’s vital to consider carefully how you will use each zone in your new space. Questions we always ask our clients include: Is this a casual space or do you plan to entertain here? This will decided how open your kitchen is or whether everything is behind closed cabinets. Do you want to follow the existing architectural style of your home or treat it as a modern extension? Will it become a central family space? If so do you need a large table for kids to do their homework on or a TV area with less glare?
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With a history spanning over 100 years, The Ivy, West Street is a much-loved establishment on London’s dining scene. Now we’re excited to welcome The Ivy Collection – a group of brasseries & cafes - to Brighton, with the launch of The Ivy in the Lanes earlier this year. We spoke to Director of Operations Baton Berisha to find out more.
What can people expect from The Ivy in the Lanes? Our restaurant offers all-day dining, seven days a week, from dawn until dusk. The brasserie’s interior features Brighton-inspired artwork, all set against a backdrop of leather banquettes, a striking onyx bar and pendant lighting. With an extensive menu, diners can enjoy breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks and dinner.
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Why did you decide to open in Brighton? As a team we’ve wanted to open in Brighton for some time due to its rich cultural heritage and closeness to London. The Ivy in the Lanes is our first coastal location and we’re enjoying getting to know our Ship Street neighbours, local residents and those working in the area.
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What is special about The Ivy in the Lanes? When opening a new restaurant, The Ivy Collection always looks to reflect the local area in its design and menu. This can be seen throughout The Ivy in the Lanes. For example, we have developed a selection of cocktails exclusive to Brighton including a Candy Floss Fizz (which combines prosecco, rosé, lychee, ginger and Havana three-year-old rum) and the Pavilion Passion (with fresh passion fruit shaken with vanilla-infused Borrows vodka and finished with flaming rum in a passion fruit shell). Customers will also see artwork that draws inspiration from Brighton’s rich heritage with pieces celebrating the pier, sea life and Brighton beach.
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Finally, where can people find you? We’re at 51a Ship Street in Brighton. Diners are welcome to book a table, and we also hold back a number of tables each day, allowing visitors to drop in throughout the day at their leisure, without booking.
To find out more... To find out more and view menus, visit www.theivybrighton.com or give us a call on 01273 082200
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Spinnals Grove, Brighton
£650,000
This beautiful Tudor style detached home is located in a private close. It features three/ four bedrooms, plus plenty of reception space and a beautiful West-facing garden. The nearby Southwick Station allows easy links to London and to the West.
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Sackville Gardens, Hove
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A beautifully presented two-bedroom, top floor apartment in one of Hove’s most sought-after addresses. Entering from the communal area, the large reception room is both west and south facing, creating light-filled spaces and beautiful sea views.
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A grand Victorian two bedroom, raised ground floor apartment, located close to Hove Station and Hove’s many amenities. Recently decorated inside and out, this apartment also benefits from its own large private garden and access.
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Shepherds Croft, Brighton
£750,000
A five-bedroom, three-bathroom detached chalet bungalow, which has been thoughtfully designed, with a large garden and off-street parking. Upon entering, you walk through one of the reception rooms, which has plenty of windows being dual aspect,
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Eastern Place, Brighton
ÂŁ1,200,000
Entering through the enchanting arch, this outstanding newly built four-bedroom house is hidden away within the historical buildings surrounding Lewes Crescent, Brighton. The interior and exterior lighting is designed by renowned lighting designers Eleni Shiarlis Lighting Ltd, creating balanced lighting inside and enhancing the evening entertaining garden space.
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Lake End House, West Sussex
ÂŁ1,450,000
A five-bedroom, three-bathroom detached house, situated in a desirable private development in West Chiltington. As you enter into the grand hallway, you’ll see the majority of rooms on the ground floor with views onto the gardens. The property has been designed perfectly for entertaining, with a large main reception room, separate library area and a generous kitchen, which can hold a table to seat 10 people very comfortably
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wenty Years of Stylish Designs from Gresham Blake. Take a stroll around the fashionable North Laine area of Brighton and you’ll discover a host of independent stores that give Brighton its distinctive character and style. One iconic brand located here is Brighton’s own Gresham Blake. With its enviable position on the corner of Bond Street, the Gresham Blake store opened 20 years ago when Brighton was a very different place. Back then, some people were surprised to see a bespoke tailor opening in the centre of Brighton. But with its refreshing approach to tailoring that’s far from the stuffy reputation of traditional tailors, Gresham Blake created a tailoring service that is approachable and accessible for all customers.
store, based in the trendy area of Shoreditch which shares many similarities with Brighton.
Gresham Blake quickly became a favourite brand within Brighton and has built up an impressive client list. You might even see their designs being worn by stars of the small screen. Along with the Brighton store, Gresham Blake also has a London
Today Gresham Blake continues to provide tailoring services, along with men’s’ and ladies’ off-the peg collections, available in both the Brighton and London stores. They also design and
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make their own limited edition pieces such as the fabulous Ren and Stimpy shirt, designed in collaboration with Nickelodeon. Take a look at the latest collections in store or on the website: www.greshamblake.com
TOP PICKS resham Blake’s current tops picks for the season include the Miami Blue Check three-piece suit. This linen blend suit offers a breathable yet fashionable alternative to traditional suits when you want to look your best. If the temperature’s rising and you want to stay cool, simply whip off the jacket and you’ll still look smart thanks to the stylish waistcoat. For a bold finish, team with the colourful Pinstripe shirt and add the fuchsia POW tie to complete the look.
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First Avenue, Hove. 01273 911988 www.booknookuk.com Booknookhove @booknookhove @booknookhove
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ust off the seafront on First Avenue is Hove’s multi-award winning children’s bookshop, The Book Nook. Recognising the benefits of the city’s vibrancy, cultural diversity and community ethos, the owners established The Book Nook in 2009. Set in a child-friendly and stimulating environment, the shop stocks a wide range of books for all ages from newborn to young adult. The knowledgeable and passionate staff can help you find the perfect book for even the most discerning reader. The shop frequently runs special events throughout the year that have included author visits from David Walliams, Julia Donaldson, Chris Riddell, Emily Gravett, Liz Pichon,
Axel Scheffler and many more. There are also book and character days, craft activities, story times, a book club and book review competitions. This is a bookshop for all the family as it also houses a café where
parents can relax and chat over coffee and homemade cakes whilst their children peruse the shelves, enjoy their latest read or sail away in the pirate ship!
TOPPICKS Oi Cat,
by Kes Gray and Jim Field
The Squirrels Who Squabbled,
by Rachel Bright and Jim Field
Picking Pickle, by Polly Faber and Clara Vulliamy Bad Nana, by Sophy Henn The Wizards of Once, by Cressida Cowell The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas
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01273 56 77 66 www.lextons.co.uk