Harrods Spring Magazine

SPRING/SUMMER 2012

SPRING/SUMMER 2012

CENTRAL LONDON’S

Most Desirable LUXURY HOMES

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Most Desirable LUXURY HOMES Welcome to the latest edition of Harrods Estates magazine, featuring an exclusive selection of luxury homes to buy or rent in central London.

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DIRECTORS JULIAN COOK, SHIRLEY HUMPHREY ASSET MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR RICHARD STEPHENSON SALES DIRECTOR SHAUN DRUMMOND MAYFAIR SALES MANAGER JENNIFER MARWICK MIDDLE EAST SALES DESK HASSAN BASMA RUSSIA & CIS DESK LEILA DYOMINOVA RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS SHIRLEY HUMPHREY LETTINGS DIRECTOR KAREN BOLAND MIDDLE EAST LETTINGS DESK REEM DOUGRAMAJI MAYFAIR LETTINGS ROBIN BOGH-HENRIKSSEN PROPERTY MANAGER MONICA KENT MARKETING MANAGER EMMA THORNE ONLINE MANAGER NOREEN O’BRIEN

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IMAGE DIRECTOR MARK BRIGGS GROUP DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS KATHARINE WITTY DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

CHIARA VARESE

HEAD OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS AMBER PEPPER

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MEDIA SALES DIRECTOR GUY CHESTON HEAD OF MEDIA SALES CHARLOTTE MARKS ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER ROANNE ORLEBAR MEDIA SALES EXECUTIVE PATRICK MARTIN MEDIA PROMOTIONS PROJECT MANAGER ELLEN PAGLIARULO MEDIA MARKETING EXECUTIVE KATIE ARNAUD MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, HOME

POOJA SHARMA MEDIA SALES MANAGER, HOME CHRIS SWEET MEDIA SALES EXECUTIVES, HOME

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FROM LEFT William Yeoward “Amethyst Spiral” bowl £149 and vase £149; Kosta Boda “Aria” vase £410; Saint-Louis “Lavande” vase £409, and “Amadeus” hock £134 and No. 2 goblet £134.

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WHY I LOVE KNIGHTSBRIDGE Tucked away in a quiet, green enclave of Knightsbridge, it’s hard to believe that jewellery designer Diane Kordas’ home lies just moments away from the bustle of Brompton Road By Fleur Fruzza / Photographer David Cleveland Seventeen years ago, jewellery designer Diane Kordas arrived in London from New York, got into a black cab, and asked to be dropped off in the centre of everything.

The driver dropped Kordas off on Brompton Road, and she has lived there ever since. In those 17 years, Knightsbridge has developed into a cultural melting pot where the very old is juxtaposed with the newest of the new. Inspiring artistic and educational institutions like the Victoria & Albert, Natural History, and Science museums

sit alongside innovative restaurants that offer culinary curios from every continent. Similarly, some of London’s largest, most historic green spaces such as Hyde Park and Green Park co-exist with some of the world’s best and most developed shopping experiences. No surprise then that the area is continually cementing its position as the go-to locale for some of the most lavish residential developments in London. Here, Kordas explains why, since that cab ride 17 years ago, she has never looked back.

DO YOU LIVE HERE ALL YEAR ROUND?

WHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD DO YOU FEEL AT HOME?

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Greece is where we have our other home. We spend a lot of time on the islands there and always have done.

I often get inspiration for my jewellery designs from Greek island life.

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Rubelli “Giardino Incantato” fabric £155.95 per metre

Sanderson “Poppies” fabric £39.95 per metre

Osborne & Little “Tanjore” fabric £175.95 per metre

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Harlequin “Delphinia” fabric £32.95 per metre

Designers Guild “Lotus Flower” fabric £55.95 per metre

Jab “Bougainville” fabric £109.95 per metre

Harlequin “Constance” fabric £32.95 per metre

Jab “Beautiful” fabric £112.95 per metre Available from Soft Furnishings & Fabrics, Third Floor

Colefax and Fowler “Aurore” fabric £145.95 per metre

Ralph Lauren Home “Dauphine Linen” fabric £100.95 per metre

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LITTLE BLACK BOOK An insider’s guide to Mayfair’s best addresses, from sushi restaurants to steakhouses, casinos to karaoke bars

By Dominique Talebli / Illustrator Sara Nunan As you’d expect, the steaks are the stars of the show, cooked by a team of veterans of the Puck franchise.

45 Park Lane, London W1K 1PN 020 7493 4554

delicious take on afternoon tea is outrageously scrumptious.

33 Albemarle St, London W1S 4BP 020 7493 6020

3. BEST MEMBERS’ CLUB 2. BEST AFTERNOON TEA

Having wowed diners on the other side of the Atlantic with its contemporary take on the American steakhouse, Wolfgang Puck’s awardwinning restaurant Cut has arrived in London. Based in the new 45 Park Lane hotel, Cut marks Puck’s European restaurant debut. It lives up to the hype: prime dry- and wet-aged beef, a selection of seafood and a carefully chosen selection of wines are served in elegant surroundings.

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Since its birth in 1863, the Arts Club has been a sanctuary for cultural life in the city. This 18th-century town house is known for its Library Bar, its Oyster Bar, and its eclectic membership. With a nightclub DJ’d

by Mark Ronson and a restaurant overseen by chef Raphael Duntoye of La Petite Maison, you’re in for a treat. But if that doesn’t tickle your fancy, then the art collection and garden should win you over.

40 Dover Street, W1S 4NP 020 7499 8581

4. BEST LUNCH-TIME SUSHI While many of the area’s glitzier Japanese restaurants get the headlines, Kiku’s substance-over-style approach continues to attract connoisseurs.

While its minimalist decor is welcoming, Kiku is all about the food.

Yoichi Hattori, head sushi chef of 14 years, prepares masterful dishes. Don’t miss the negitoro maki: tuna belly and spring onion rolls with a spicy sauce.

17 Half Moon St, London W1J 7BE 020 7499 4208

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Park Lane, London W1K 1QA 020 7629 8888

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Stepping into Amaranto in Park Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Four Seasons Hotel is like wandering into a scarlet cavern. With its dark wood walls, velvet upholstery in red, black and zebra print, and a Ă&#x2020;WWZ \W KMQTQVO OTI[[ _ITT PW][QVO nearly 300 wines, the dining room is decadently glamorous. There is also a mirrored bar displaying portraits of the Duchess of Norfolk, Sir Walter Raleigh and Mary Queen of Scots, adding to the splendour of the room.

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Entertaining just got a lot easier with the arrival of Karaoke Box to Maddox Street. The clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seven themed karaoke rooms include the Rat Pack-inspired Old Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Room and the Lady Gaga-themed Padded Cell. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling brave, take on the 2IXIVM[M ^MZ[QWV WN š1 ?QTT ;]Z^Q^MÂş 14 Maddox St, London W1S 1PQ 020 7493 8800

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6. BEST HIDDEN VENUE While most people recognise the name Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, few people realise that it houses one of Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best cafĂŠs. Every day between noon and 3pm, the restaurant prepares a modern-European lunch menu that attracts not just art collectors (auctions take place several times a _MMS J]\ IT[W Ă&#x2026;VM LQVMZ[ 4WKI\ML VM`\ \W \PM OZW]VL Ă&#x2020;WWZ OITTMZa Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quiet, relaxed atmosphere makes it the ideal spot for hiding out. Some of our favourites on the menu include the lobster club sandwich, the white and dark chocolate pecan brownie, and the 2009 Pouilly-FuissĂŠ Pentacrine.

34-35 New Bond Street, London W1A 2AA 020 7293 5000

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100 Mount Street, London W1K 2TG 020 7499 6843

What makes Bob Forstner stand out from Park Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s numerous luxury car showrooms is its variety of rare and exotic sports cars. Car enthusiasts can often be seen, noses pressed against the window, fantasising about some of the most exclusive vehicles money can buy. Among recognisable brands such as Lamborghini and Bentley, you will Ă&#x2026;VL M^MZa\PQVO NZWU I 3WMVQO[MOO CCXR Edition RHD (one of only six) to a 1957 Ford Thunderbird with cream leather interior.

118-127 Park Lane, London W1K 7AF 020 7629 7020

9. BEST DELI Under just one roof on Mount Street, diners can grab not only coffee, salads, sandwiches and cakes but also signature dishes from some of the Caprice Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s star restaurants. The

10. BEST COLOURIST Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re after a classic cut or something more creative, Jo Hansford MBE is Mayfairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading authority on hair. With a star-studded clientele including Nigella Lawson and Elizabeth Hurley, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder Marie Claire describes Hansford as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Ă&#x2026;Z[\ TILa WN KWTW]ZÂş *WWS \PM IU appointment to get a head start on the day with a blow dry and manicure, while enjoying breakfast prepared by the in-house chef. Check out the new salon on South Audley Street.

48 South Audley Street, London, W1K 2QB 020 7495 7774

13. BEST ANTIQUES DEALER Grays, next to Bond Street station, is an antiques market like no other. Inside the two 19th-century buildings is a labyrinth connecting over 200 dealers selling everything from medieval maps to vintage Rolexes. Although each dealer offers something special, our favourite is Elliot Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection of antique Louis Vuitton trunks.

58 Davies Street and 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 Davies Mews, London W1K 5AB, 020 7629 7034

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14. BEST CASINO

Tucked away in Curzon Street is Mayfairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and most prestigious art-house cinema. With its inviting bar, spacious leather sofas and retro lamps, you soon realise this is no ordinary cinema. Having pioneered the [KZMMVQVO WN NWZMQOV TIVO]IOM Ă&#x2026;TU[ QV the UK, the Grade II listed Curzon Mayfair now shows a combination of UIQV[\ZMIU IZ\ IVL NWZMQOV Ă&#x2026;TU[ With a regular stream of red-carpet premieres and two Royal Boxes, this venue is a luxurious treat for any cinephile. The cinnamon espresso martinis are delicious too.

38 Curzon Street, London W1J 7TY 0871 703 3989

5 Hamilton Place has been one of Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most decadent addresses since the late 1800s, when it was remodelled by Leopold de Rothschild.

Today it is home to Les Ambassadeurs, a members-only casino club. While the gaming room is contemporary, the rest of the Grade II listed building exudes opulence, and features a library and staircase by master wood carver Chevalier Rinaldo Barbetti. The restaurant at the top of the staircase, The Milroy, has one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the city; non-members are welcome at lunch.

5 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7ED 020 7495 5555

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Bellamy’s Bruton Place 18-18a Bruton Place London W1J 6LY 020 7491 2727 The Wolseley 160 Piccadilly, London W1J 9EB 020 7499 6996 The Church of the Immaculate Conception 114 Mount Street London W1K 3AH 020 7493 7811 Royal Academy of Arts Burlington House, Piccadilly London W1J 0BD 020 7300 8000 Cecconi’s Mayfair 5a Burlington Gardens London W1S 3EP 020 7434 1500

Sketches from Sanderson’s collections

WHERE DO YOU GO TO ESCAPE THE CROWDS?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE GREEN SPACE IN MAYFAIR?

See my last answer. It’s a tranquil place at any time of year, and it feels a million miles away from the bustle of Mount Street (it’s getting busier and busier these days).

As well as Mount Street Gardens, Berkeley Square is on our doorstep, and it always gives me a welcome breath of fresh air.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU ABOUT THE AREA?

WHAT’S THE FIRST THING YOU DO WHEN YOU GET TO YOUR STUDIO IN THE MORNING?

I’m mostly inspired on my travels away from work, but I appreciate the British heritage that is instilled in Mayfair, and art institutions like the Royal Academy and the Cork Street galleries.

Every day is different. Once a week I’ll have a conference call with our team in Hong Kong – I love hearing their news, and how the store is doing over there. Production and design meetings

usually take up my mornings. If I’m lucky, I’ll get a breakfast or coffee at Cecconi’s, which is one of my favourite places to eat in Mayfair.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE INSPIRED? Good music. I’m loving the remastered Beach Boys album The Smile Sessions from 1966-67. Those harmonies!

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL THEATRE? The Donmar is my favourite theatre in London. I’ve just become a member,

so I’m looking forward to seeing what 2012 has to offer.

IF YOU COULD LIVE IN ANY BUILDING IN LONDON FOR A DAY, WHICH WOULD IT BE? One of the late Richard Paxton’s houses with retractable roofs and swimming pools in the living room.

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Carrs “Entity” frame £209

Alessi “Francesca” bowls £64 for a set of 2

Sambonet “Skin” table fork £10.95, table knife £15.95 and dessert spoon £10.95

HAMMER TIME This season’s most stylish silverware has a crafty feel, with classic shapes reinvented by all-over patterns and textures

Katharine Pooley bar set £1,400

Alessi “Dressed” tray £67

Katharine Pooley “Botanical” teapot £749

Alessi “Pepa” dish £69

Georg Jensen “Magnolia” fork £1,174, knife £1,174 and spoon £1,034 Available from Contemporary Living and Silver Room, Second Floor

Ralph Lauren “Lawrence” bowl £195

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The team’s latest project was a dated and tired two-bedroom property in Chelsea that was in desperate need of a makeover. The clients, a couple who had recently moved back from Australia, wanted the property to be converted into a light and airy space that was similar to the one they lived in abroad, but with the chic décor of a Manhattan apartment. The team was given just three months to deliver; after the initial consultation, they would have complete KZMI\Q^M NZMMLWU I[ \PM KTQMV\[ _W]TL JM I_Ia <PIVSN]TTa IN\MZ \PMQZ ÅZ[\ meeting and inspection of the property, the team quickly saw what the clients wanted. “They told us what brands they liked – Ralph Lauren, Fendi – but also that they wanted an element of quirkiness,” Cosgrove says. “After we saw the property, we knew exactly what needed to be done, and they were receptive to our team’s ideas.”

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GET THE LOOK The Rug Company 9โ x 6โ rug ยฃ2,530

David Linley for Lalique โ Perlesโ jewellery box ยฃ8,700

The bay window in the master bedroom

Ralph Lauren โ One Fifth Parisโ desk ยฃ7,699

Pratesi double cashmere blanket ยฃ4,200

Porada โ Alcideโ ottomans from ยฃ1,301 each The main bedroom

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Available from Contemporary Living, Crystal & Glass and Luxury Linens, Second Floor; and Ralph Lauren Home and The Rug Company, Third Floor

Embodying watchmaking tradition and timeless elegance, the Capeland chronograph offers a fascinating blend of authenticity and style that keeps in perfect step with lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most precious moments.

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OUT OF THE BLUE Classic cobalt and white china has inspired a new generation of vibrant tableware in traditional and contemporary styles CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Gien “Heritage” canapé plate £11.95 and dessert plate £14.95; Raynaud “Cristobal” soup plate £74.95 and dessert plate £47.95; Guzzini spoon £5.95; Gien “Heritage” canapé plate £11.95 and dessert plate £14.95; Guzzini fork £5.95; Alexandre Turpault “Florence”

napkin £24.95; Gien “Heritage” dinner plate £20.95; Raynaud “Cristobal” dessert plate £47.95, and coffee cup and saucer set £82.95. Available from Entertaining at Home, Luxury Dining, and The Tea & Coffee Room, Second Floor; and harrods.com

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KNIGHTSBRIDGE SALES From architecture to auctions, Hyde Park to high tea, Knightsbridge has plenty to offer both residents and visitors /RMKLXWFVMHKI´W XL GIRXYV] EVGLMXIGXYVI QEOIW MX SRI SJ 0SRHSR´W QSWX FIEYXMJYP ERH WXEXIP] RIMKLFSYVLSSHW 1ER] SJ MXW LMWXSVMGEP QERWMSRW LEZI FIIR XVERWJSVQIH MRXS GSRXIQTSVEV] ETEVXQIRX FPSGOW ¯ WSQI SJ [LMGL LEZI ZMI[W SJ ,]HI 4EVO 8LI TEVO E JEZSYVMXI SJ VMHIVW G]GPMWXW ERH NSKKIVW EPWS LSWXW WYQQIV GSRGIVXW EW [IPP EW I\LMFMXMSRW EX XLI 7IVTIRXMRI +EPPIV] 8LI 6S]EP %PFIVX ,EPP NYWX WSYXL SJ XLI TEVO JIEXYVIW IZIRXW MRGPYHMRK 'MVUYI HY 7SPIMP 8LI 4VSQW ERH VSGO GSRGIVXW %RSXLIV PERHQEVO 'EHSKER ,EPP MW LSQI XS XLI 6S]EP 4LMPLEVQSRMG 3VGLIWXVE [LMGL VIKYPEVP] TIVJSVQW VIGMXEPW EPSRKWMHI PMZI SVGLIWXVEP IZIRXW

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THE KNIGHTSBRIDGE APARTMENTS Knightsbridge, SW7 This one-bedroom 802sq ft (74.5sq m) apartment is on the ninth ¾SSV SJ SRI SJ /RMKLXWFVMHKI´W QSWX TVIWXMKMSYW TSVXIVIH FPSGOW 8LI FIEYXMJYPP] ½RMWLIH ERH TVIWIRXIH TVSTIVX] [LMGL LEW E WTEGMSYW VIGITXMSR VSSQ ERH PEVKI FIHVSSQ [SYPH QEOI ER MHIEP TMIH k XIVVI SV VIRXEP MRZIWXQIRX 8LI /RMKLXWFVMHKI LEW MQTVIWWMZI VIGITXMSR EVIEW PERHWGETIH GSQQYREP KEVHIRW LSYV GSRGMIVKI LSYV WIGYVMX] E [SVPH GPEWW PIMWYVI WYMXI WTE W[MQQMRK TSSP ERH FYWMRIWW WYMXI ERH ZEPIX TEVOMRK Leasehold: 993 years Price: £2,695,000 020 7225 6509 nicholas.shaw@harrodsestates.com

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)%832 759%6) BIPKVEZME 7; 8LMW WTEGMSYW XLVII JSYV FIHVSSQ PEXIVEP ETEVXQIRX MW WMXYEXIH SR XLI WIGSRH ¾SSV EGVSWW X[S WYFWXERXMEP WXYGGS JVSRXIH FYMPHMRKW SR XLI TVIJIVVIH RSVXL WMHI SJ 0SRHSR´W QSWX I\GPYWMZI KEVHIR WUYEVI 6IJYVFMWLIH XS XLI LMKLIWX WXERHEVHW XLI ETEVXQIRX FIRI½XW JVSQ KIRIVSYWP] TVSTSVXMSRIH LMKL GIMPMRKIH VIGITXMSR VSSQW ERH FIHVSSQW [MXL HMVIGX ZMI[W SJ XLI TVMZEXI GSQQYREP KEVHIRW 8LI ETEVXQIRX EPWS LEW E VIWMHIRXMEP TSVXIV PMJX WIGYVMX] ERH EGGIWW XS XLI WUYEVI´W KEVHIRW ERH XIRRMW GSYVXW Leasehold: 63 years Price: £10,950,000 020 7225 6508 shaun.drummond@harrodsestates.com

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HORNTON STREET Kensington, W8 This double-fronted, semi-detached freehold villa in a prime Kensington location has the rare advantage of both an integral KEVEKI ERH SJJ WXVIIX TEVOMRK &IRI½XMRK JVSQ E VIGITXMSR LEPP XLI EGGSQQSHEXMSR SR XLI YTTIV KVSYRH ¾SSV MW TIVJIGXP] EVVERKIH JSV IRXIVXEMRMRK [MXL E PEVKI HSYFPI VIGITXMSR VSSQ STIRMRK HMVIGXP] onto a terrace overlooking the rear garden. There are seven FIHVSSQW EVVERKIH SZIV XLI ½VWX ERH WIGSRH ¾SSVW TPYW E WXEJJ FIHVSSQ SR XLI PS[IV KVSYRH ¾SSV ,SVRXSR 7XVIIX MW E UYMIX residential street, located between Kensington High Street and Notting Hill, and within walking distance of Holland Park and Kensington Gardens.

Freehold Price: £9,750,000 020 7893 8343 leila.dyominova@harrodsestates.com

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ONE HANS CRESCENT Knightsbridge, SW1 This two-bedroom duplex apartment of 1,402sq ft (130sq m) MW WMXYEXIH SR XLI YTTIV KVSYRH ¾SSV SJ E +VEHI PMWXIH FYMPHMRK 4VIWIRXIH MR E GSRXIQTSVEV] WX]PI XLI ETEVXQIRX FIRI½XW JVSQ XLVII WTEGMSYW FE] [MRHS[W XLEX TVSZMHI HSYFPI LIMKLX PMZMRK WTEGI One Hans Crescent is managed by Harrods Estates Asset 1EREKIQIRX [LMGL SJJIVW E JYPP VERKI SJ GSRGMIVKI WIVZMGIW 8LIVI is also 24-hour security, private underground parking with valet WIVZMGI ERH VIGIRXP] VIJYVFMWLIH GSQQYREP TEVXW ,ERW 'VIWGIRX is located between Harrods and Sloane Street, and is convenient to all the amenities Knightsbridge has to offer, with easy access to 'LIPWIE ,]HI 4EVO ERH XLI ;IWX )RH Leasehold: 989 years Price: £3,750,000 020 7893 8044 hassan.basma@harrodsestates.com

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EMPIRE HOUSE Knightsbridge, SW7 *MRMWLIH XS XLI LMKLIWX WTIGM½GEXMSRW XLMW PY\YVMSYW XLVII FIHVSSQ ETEVXQIRX MW PSGEXIH MR GIRXVEP /RMKLXWFVMHKI MR ER MGSRMG FYMPHMRK [MXL HVEQEXMG ZMI[W 8LI TVSTIVX] LEW FIIR TEMRWXEOMRKP] VIFYMPX YWMRK XLI ½RIWX QEXIVMEPW ERH JYVRMWLMRKW XS GVIEXI E FIWTSOI VIWMHIRGI SJ WYTIVF UYEPMX] 8LI ETEVXQIRX JIEXYVIW E XVMTPI EWTIGX VIGITXMSR VSSQ [MXL E TERSVEQMG ZMI[ SJ ,EVVSHW &VSQTXSR 3VEXSV] ERH WYVVSYRHMRK EVIEW 8LYVPSI 4PEGI MW GSRZIRMIRXP] PSGEXIH JSV EPP XLI EQIRMXMIW /RMKLXWFVMHKI LEW XS SJJIV ERH MW [MXLMR [EPOMRK HMWXERGI SJ 'LIPWIE ERH 7SYXL /IRWMRKXSR Leasehold: 96 years Price: £4,500,000 020 7893 8343 leila.dyominova@harrodsestates.com

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703%2) 786))8 /RMKLXWFVMHKI 7; % VEVIP] EZEMPEFPI ERH I\GITXMSREP EGGSQQSHEXMSR PSGEXIH SR XLI NYRGXMSR [MXL &EWMP 7XVIIX MR XLI LIEVX SJ /RMKLXWFVMHKI 8LMW WYFWXERXMEP PEXIVEP ETEVXQIRX TSXIRXMEPP] TVSZMHIW IMKLX FIHVSSQW ERH XLVII PEVKI VIGITXMSR VSSQW I\XIRHMRK XS SZIV WU JX WU Q SR SRI ¾SSV 2S 7PSERI 7XVIIX FIRI½XW JVSQ E VIWMHIRX GEVIXEOIV PMJX ERH WIGYVMX] [LMPI XLI QER] EQIRMXMIW SJ /RMKLXWFVMHKI ERH 7PSERI 7UYEVI EVI EPWS GPSWI XS LERH Leasehold: 135 years Price: £12,950,000 020 7225 6508 shaun.drummond@harrodsestates.com

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HYDE PARK PENTHOUSE Knightsbridge, SW7 Located in an elegant Victorian apartment block on the edge of Hyde Park, this 7,034sq ft (654sq m) lateral apartment has a 150ft frontage on South Carriage Drive, directly overlooking the Serpentine and adjacent to the Royal Horse Guards Cavalry. The 360-degree views take in the park, The City, the West End and the Palace of Westminster.

8LI EGGSQQSHEXMSR LEW ½ZI VIGITXMSR ERH IRXIVXEMRMRK VSSQW X[S kitchens, six bedroom suites including a master bedroom suite with his and hers bathrooms and dressing rooms, a fully equipped gymnasium, a spa treatment room, six terraces and roof gardens.

Parking and separate staff accommodation are also available, subject to negotiations. Wellington Court is uniquely placed for all the world-class amenities that Knightsbridge has to offer.

Available for sale and rental (price on application) Sales contact: 020 7225 6508 shaun.drummond@harrodsestates.com Lettings contact: 020 7225 6602 karen.boland@harrodsestates.com

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MAYFAIR SALES This fashionable area has experienced a residential renaissance First developed in the 17th century, Mayfair is characterised by historic town houses, red-brick mansion blocks and mews cottages. With immaculately refurbished period properties outweighing new luxury builds, purchasing a home in Mayfair can be akin to buying an 3PH 1EWXIV 8LI RIMKLFSYVLSSH MW W]RSR]QSYW [MXL KPEQSYV ERH VI½RIQIRX [MXL E PEVKI concentration of opulent hotels, private members’ clubs and gourmet restaurants. Mayfair TVSTIVX] TVMGIW LEZI FIRI½XIH JVSQ XLI EVVMZEP SJ QER] XLVMZMRK FYWMRIWWIW MR 1SYRX 7XVIIX 8LI EVIE LEW I\TIVMIRGIH E VIWMHIRXMEP VIREMWWERGI ;MXL XLI HIGSQQMWWMSRMRK SJ SJ½GI buildings, many properties are being returned to their residential origins. Mayfair now has

more homes than it had in 1960 and has seen an upsurge in wealthy overseas buyers. +VSWZIRSV 7UYEVI ERH 1SYRX 7XVIIX +EVHIRW SJJIV [IPGSQI XVERUYMPPMX] [LMPI ½RI EVX galleries line the narrow streets around Shepherd Market. The 18th-century Church of St George in Hanover Square and Grosvenor Square’s modernist American Embassy building – purchased in 2009 by Qatari investors with plans to transform it into luxury apartments – make the neighbourhood an attractive mix of architectural styles.

Bordering Hyde Park to the west and Green Park to the south, Mayfair has a wellconserved village atmosphere nestling amid acres of leafy greenery in prime central London.

PARK LANE Mayfair, W1 A 2,472sq ft (229sq m) penthouse with extensive views of Hyde Park from a beautiful terrace. Furnished to a very high standard, XLI STIR TPER TVSTIVX] FIRI½XW JVSQ E HYEP VIGITXMSR VSSQ area, dining room, master bedroom (with en-suite bathroom and built-in TVs in both shower and bath areas), two further double bedrooms (with en-suite bathrooms) and a large kitchen. The luxury apartment building has a porter service.

Leasehold: 120 years Price: £7,950,000 020 7409 9047 robert.cox@harrodsestates.com

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ORME SQUARE Bayswater, W2 This elegant 9,630sq ft (895sq m) house located on a beautiful garden WUYEVI MW EVVERKIH SZIV JSYV ¾SSVW -X LEW XLVII PEVKI VIGITXMSR VSSQW E HMRMRK VSSQ OMXGLIR WM\ FIHVSSQW ½ZI FEXLVSSQW ERH E KYIWX GPSEOVSSQ 8LI TVSTIVX] EPWS FIRI½XW JVSQ E PEVKI TVMZEXI KEVHIR staff quarters and a double garage plus additional parking.

Freehold Price: £17,000,000 020 7409 9205 alexander.richards@harrodsestates.com

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GREEN STREET Mayfair, W1 A charming 1,800sq ft (167sq m) three-bedroom apartment EVVERKIH SZIV X[S ¾SSVW TPYW E JYVXLIV SRI FIHVSSQ ETEVXQIRX EGGIWWIH ZME WXEMVW 8LI TVSTIVX] EPWS FIRI½XW JVSQ X[S VIGITXMSR rooms and two bathrooms in the main apartment, with direct access to the private Green Street gardens.

Share of freehold Price: £5,750,000 020 7409 9205 alexander.richards@harrodsestates.com

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DOVER STREET Mayfair, W1 This spacious two-bedroom apartment is close to Berkeley Square and consists of two reception rooms, a kitchen, a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a second bedroom with en-suite shower room, and a separate guest cloakroom.

The building has its own porter.

Leasehold: 898 years Price: ÂŁ1,795,000 020 7409 9346 jennifer.marwick@harrodsestates.com

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ALLINGHAM COURT, THE BISHOPS AVENUE Highgate, N2 A lateral apartment of approximately 4,237sq ft (393sq m) in the exclusive Bishops Avenue. Beautifully appointed throughout, it offers three large bedroom suites and two receptions with a PEVKI XIVVEGI 8LI TVSTIVX] EPWS FIRI½XW JVSQ JEGMPMXMIW MRGPYHMRK a 24-hour concierge service, luxury indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, individual security systems, CCTV and secure underground parking for three cars.

Leasehold: 994 years Price: £9,500,000

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THE LANCASTERS Hyde Park, W2 A selection of ultra-modern apartments is available in this QEKRM½GIRX RI[ HIZIPSTQIRX 8LI 0ERGEWXIVW LEW E KVERH TSVXMGS IRXVERGI ERH MXW S[R W[MQQMRK TSSP ERH WTE EW [IPP EW WIGYVI ZEPIX TEVOMRK Leasehold: approximately 998 years Available for sale or rental, price on application Sales contact: 020 7409 9047 robert.cox@harrodsestates.com Lettings contact: 020 7409 9158 robin.boghhenrikssen@harrodsestates.com

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GROSVENOR SQUARE Mayfair, W1 A bright and spacious 845sq ft (78sq m) two-bedroom apartment located in one of Grosvenor Square’s most exclusive buildings.

The building has a grand entrance area and a 24-hour porter.

Leasehold: 22 years Price: £1,200,000 020 7409 9205 alexander.richards@harrodsestates.com

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ASSET MANAGEMENT Harrods is world renowned for the quality of the products and services it provides, and Harrods Estates Asset Management is no exception Harrods Estates Asset Management provides an unrivalled property and estate-management service on behalf of developers, landlords and resident management companies. ;I SJJIV ER MQTVIWWMZI LMKL TVS½PI ERH E[EVH [MRRMRK portfolio across London.

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HANS ROAD Knightsbridge, SW3 A fully refurbished apartment of approximately 980sq ft (91sq m), situated directly opposite Harrods. The accommodation comprises a reception room, kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, second double bedroom/study, and shower room.

Available to let immediately on a furnished basis.

Price: ÂŁ1,495 per week 020 7225 6821 reem.dougramaji@harrodsestates.com

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WALTON PLACE Knightsbridge, SW3 A family house, located on the corner of Walton Place, directly opposite Harrods. This is a rare opportunity to rent the property, which has been featured in several interior-design publications, for the summer of 2012. The accommodation of approximately 3,800sq ft (353sq m) comprises four bedrooms plus study, four bathrooms, three reception rooms, large eat-in kitchen, wine cellar and several outside areas. The rent includes a housekeeper, and parking is available by separate negotiation. Available for short-term let on a furnished basis from mid-July for a minimum of one month.

Price: ÂŁ40,000 per week 020 7225 6602 karen.boland@harrodsestates.com

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ONE HYDE PARK 100 Knightsbridge, SW1 A bespoke four-bedroom apartment at one of the world’s most exclusive addresses, One Hyde Park is designed by the Candy brothers and overlooks the Serpentine and Hyde Park. The apartment of approximately 3,948sq ft (366sq m) comes with full access to the neighbouring Mandarin Oriental residents’ service. The tenant will also have use of all exclusive facilities, including a 24/7 concierge service, private cinema, private events room for large groups, virtual experience room, squash court, fully equipped gym, two private exercise studios, ozone pool, jacuzzi, two saunas, two steam rooms and two treatment rooms. The apartment comprises a reception room with balcony overlooking the park, dining room, kitchen, three double-bedroom suites, media room/bedroom with en-suite bathroom, cloakroom and utility room. Available immediately for long-term let.

Price: £25,000 per week 020 7225 6821 reem.dougramaji@harrodsestates.com

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ALBION RIVERSIDE Battersea, SW11 A rare-to-the-market penthouse apartment in this landmark Foster + Partners development, located directly on the Thames.

The accommodation of over 6,200sq ft (575sq m) has views across to the Chelsea Embankment and comprises an entrance hall, reception room with cinema area, study area leading to utility room, dining space for 20, kitchen and guest cloakroom. There is also a master suite with double dressing room and en-suite bath and shower room, three further double bedrooms (all with en-suite bathrooms and one with dressing room), and 1,000sq ft (92sq m) terrace. The tenant will have the use of three underground parking spaces as well as the residents-only gym, swimming pool and concierge services.

Price furnished: ÂŁ13,575 per week for long-term let Price unfurnished: ÂŁ10,575 per week for long-term let 020 7225 6602 karen.boland@harrodsestates.com

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KNIGHTSBRIDGE Knightsbridge, SW7 A Grade II listed house, set back from the road behind railings and a pretty front garden, located opposite Hyde Park. Recently refurbished, the house offers accommodation of approximately 3,153sq ft (293sq m), comprising a large kitchen/informal dining area leading to patio garden with built-in barbeque and fountain, entrance hall/study, media room, conservatory morning room/ JSVQEP HMRMRK VSSQ ERH ½VWX ¾SSV JSVQEP VIGITXMSR VSSQ [MXL balconies to the front and rear. There are also four double bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Housekeeping and gardening services, as well as local private parking, are available by separate negotiation. The house is available immediately for long-term let.

Price: £5,500 per week 020 7225 6759 katarina.rhodes@harrodsestates.com

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CHEVALIER HOUSE Brompton Road, SW3 8LMW RI[ ETEVXQIRX MW SR XLI WIGSRH žSSV SJ XLMW TVIWXMKMSYW development with 24-hour concierge service, located opposite Harrods. The accommodation of approximately 1,608sq ft (149sq m) comprises a reception room with dining area leading to balcony, kitchen, master bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom and dressing room, second double bedroom and second bathroom. The property is immaculately presented and available immediately for long-term let on a furnished basis. An underground parking space is available by separate negotiation.

Price: ÂŁ2,700 per week 020 7225 6759 katarina.rhodes@harrodsestates.com

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SLOANE COURT WEST Knightsbridge, SW3 A newly refurbished corner apartment, located near Sloane Square, is available immediately for long-term rent. The accommodation comprises a reception/dining room, semi-open-plan kitchen, large master bedroom and en-suite bathroom, second double bedroom and shower room. The apartment has been stylishly refurbished and offers excellent storage space.

Price: ÂŁ1,250 per week 020 7225 6602 karen.boland@harrodsestates.com

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CHEVALIER HOUSE Brompton Road, SW3 %R IMKLXL ¾SSV ETEVXQIRX WMXYEXIH MR E TVIWXMKMSYW /RMKLXWFVMHKI development with a concierge service. The property is available immediately on a fully furnished basis. Accommodation comprises a reception room with open-plan kitchen leading to a large terrace with views over Harrods, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Price: £3,250 per week 020 7225 6821 reem.dougramaji@harrodsestates.com

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THE SAVOY APARTMENTS Covent Garden, WC2 8LMW VIGIRXP] HIGSVEXIH WU JX WU Q žEX EHNSMRW XLI refurbished Savoy Hotel. The three-bedroom apartment features a large reception room with a separate dining area that seats 10, three double en-suite bedrooms, a study, newly equipped kitchen, guest cloakroom, storage area, 24-hour porterage and air GSRHMXMSRMRK 8LI WIVZMGIW SJ XLI ½ZI WXEV LSXIP ¯ MRGPYHMRK TEVOMRK concierge, room service, spa, gym, swimming pool and world-class VIWXEYVERXW ¯ EVI EZEMPEFPI JSV E WITEVEXI JII %ZEMPEFPI JYVRMWLIH Price: £3,500 per week for long-term let £10,000 per week for short-term let 020 7409 9158 robin.boghhenrikssen@harrodsestates.com

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KING STREET St Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, SW1 This Grade II listed residence is situated in the heart of St Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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THE VIEW Palace Street, SW1 This new duplex penthouse is situated over the 15th and 16th ¾SSVW SJ E TSVXIVIH HIZIPSTQIRX [MXL TERSVEQMG ZMI[W 8LI accommodation of approximately 4,500sq ft (418sq m) comprises four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a kitchen, double reception room, open-air courtyard garden and roof terrace overlooking Buckingham Palace. The apartment also has one underground parking space.

Available immediately for long-term let, and short-term let for a minimum of one month.

Price: £4,500 per week for long-term let £7,500 per week for short-term let 020 7409 9158 robin.boghhenrikssen@harrodsestates.com

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LANCASTER GATE Bayswater, W2 Discreetly located behind the Grade II listed façade of a stucco XIVVEGI MW XLMW ½VWX ¾SSV XLVII FIHVSSQ HYTPI\ ETEVXQIRX 8LI property is presented in immaculate condition throughout and GSQTVMWIW E VIGITXMSR VSSQ [MXL HSYFPI GIMPMRK LIMKLX JYPP] ½XXIH OMXGLIR FVIEOJEWX VSSQ SR XLI QI^^ERMRI PIZIP SZIVPSSOMRK XLI reception room, master bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom, two further spacious double bedrooms (both en-suite) and guest cloakroom. Available furnished.

Price: £1,950 per week 020 7409 9158 robin.boghhenrikssen@harrodsestates.com

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HANOVER TERRACE Regent’s Park, NW1 8LMW ½ZI WXSVI] JEQMP] LSYWI MW WMXYEXIH HMVIGXP] STTSWMXI XLI PEOIW SJ Regent’s Park. The property consists of a main house, a garden and a mews house. The main house comprises three reception rooms, E OMXGLIR GSRWIVZEXSV] [MXL EGGIWW XS XLI KEVHIR QEWXIV WYMXI [MXL IR WYMXI FEXLVSSQ ERH X[S HVIWWMRK EVIEW ½ZI JYVXLIV FIHVSSQW three further bathrooms, and guest cloakroom. Across the lawned garden, the mews house offers a studio room with a utility area, and E WIPJ GSRXEMRIH SRI FIHVSSQ ¾EX SR XLI ½VWX ¾SSV GSQTVMWMRK E HSYFPI FIHVSSQ FEXLVSSQ ERH STIR TPER OMXGLIR VIGITXMSR VSSQ Available immediately for long-term let on a furnished or unfurnished basis; short-term let by separate negotiation.

Price: £12,000 per week 020 7409 9158 robin.boghhenrikssen@harrodsestates.com

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GROSVENOR HOUSE APARTMENTS

BY JUMEIRAH LIVING Park Lane, Mayfair This brand new landmark building in the heart of Mayfair, directly opposite Hyde Park, offers deluxe hotel residences with the emphasis on a new standard of personalised service. The property comprises studio apartments, one- to four-bedroom apartments, and four breathtaking penthouses, all featuring bespoke interior HIWMKR SZIV WIZIR 他SSVW %TEVXQIRXW EVI EZEMPEFPI JSV WLSVX XS PSRK let, and are all fully serviced. Please call for availability and rates at this new London luxury destination.

020 7225 6602 karen.boland@harrodsestates.com 020 7409 9158 robin.boghhenrikssen@harrodsestates.com

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THE TOWER, ONE ST GEORGE WHARF Vauxhall, SW8 The Tower One St George Wharf is being built by leading property developer St George Plc, and has a completion date of 2013/2014.

Situated on the banks of the Thames, it will have panoramic views of the capital and will be one of the tallest residential towers in Europe.

6IWMHIRXW [MPP LEZI EGGIWW XS E TVMZEXI WTE ERH ER MR½RMX] W[MQQMRK pool, while a 24-hour concierge, security and a valet service will be provided by the internationally renowned Harrods Estates Asset Management. A selection of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments is available.

Price on application 020 7893 8933 shirley.humphrey@harrodsestates.com

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As the majority of our market is international clientele, our sales team speaks 14 languages and visits our clients around the world to provide them with personalised service. This commitment, combined with the globally recognised Harrods name, has resulted in an unrivalled international client list of purchasers, investors and property developers.

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Harrods Estates specialises in prime residential properties to buy or rent in central London. Established in 1897, Harrods Estates has become one of the UK’s leading luxury residential estate agents. As part of the Harrods group, clients have unprecedented access to virtually anything they require, from specialised interior design to private jets. Our dedicated team also provides a multilingual service, with specialist Russian and Middle Eastern desks, as well as access to speakers of a JYVXLIV PERKYEKIW ;MXL SJ½GIW MR /RMKLXWFVMHKI ERH Mayfair, Harrods Estates is perfectly located to manage a portfolio of some of London’s most prestigious luxury properties. For further information or to request a complimentary copy of the latest Harrods Estates magazine, simply visit our website or contact us directly.

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