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SUMMER 2015

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HELLO toyed with the idea of creating a

By Appointment Only Design magazine for some time. The title, MINE, is an acronym of "more is never enough", a phrase that crops up daily at By Appointment Only Design HQ on Chiltern Street. From the boutique – which we opened in 2010 – we are able to offer clients a unique service beyond beautiful florals, incorporating event planning and styling, alongside set design and landscaping (see page 16 Why More Is Never Enough). So, for us, this magazine was a chance to celebrate the past five years but also an opportunity to celebrate the amazing people – clients, partners and inspirational individuals – who we've met on our journey.

To feature these creative forces in our own magazine has been an honour: among them, Australian interior designer Steve Cordony (whose work you can see on page 38), culinary visionary Jonathan Attwood (turn to page 56 for his party-throwing tips) and Francesco Adams-Facchini, Fendi's European Visual Merchandising Manager (fall for his style picks page 50). Not to mention the women in our life: dear friend and Condé Nast Brides magazine's Fashion Editor, Astrid Joss, who interviews Ralph & Russo exclusively for MINE on page 8. And the beautiful Jessica Diner, from Birchbox, who treats us to all things scented and floral on page 22.

We hope you enjoy this first issue of MINE as much as we have loved creating it. The past five years have seen some highs – and lows – for us both; we've cried, laughed, cried some more! But now we're smiling. And seeing a client smile is all we ever care about; it shows us, 'mission accomplished'.

Here's to the next five years.

Anthony Marklew and Javier Salvador, By Appointment Only Design

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CONTRIBUTORS

S O P H I E G O O DW IN Q: What is your definition of luxury?

All calligraphy: Chiara Perano

Frette sheets, Domaine Ott and loads of wild roses

AS T RID JO S S Q: The key to summer dressing is…

Dressing simply yet colourfully, accessorising boldly and keeping calm on the inside for outward grace and serenity

J E SS D I N E R Q: Tell us a beauty secret!

CHIARA PERANO Q: Computer or paintbrush?

Perfect365 - the app that makes your skin look unbelievable in any and every picture. Antiageing in a filter. You're welcome...

Paintbrush! I always start with the original lettering to get the handmade feel, even if I digitalise afterwards, plus it’s definitely most fun 4

F RANCE SCO ADAMS -FA CCHINI Q: Summer wouldn't be summer without…

A crisp white shirt

JO N ATHA N AT T WO O D Q: If you didn't work in catering, what would you be doing now?

Either acting or a taxidermist!

F RA NC E SC A W HITE Q: Everyone should indulge themselves with......

SUS ANNAH GARRO D Q: What would be your dream commission?

New experiences, places, destinations ... just wandering the streets and seeing where it takes you

To follow in the footsteps of my heroes; Beaton, Erickson and Vertès and illustrate for the cover of Vogue

C A R O LIN E B U R S TE IN Q: Who's your fashion One To Watch for 2016?

S T EVE CO R D O NY Q: Finish this sentence.

'Great styling starts with…'

Personal accessories and decor that have meaning

HIKARI YO KO YAMA Q: Art or fashion?

NAT O WELTO N Q: Name the one photographer you admire the most…

Art

Number one has to be Vivian Maier - her compositions are beyond brilliant

Alice Archer!

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LIKE

What did we do before Instagram? (No, seriously.) By Appointment Only Design's TONY MARKL EW reveals what's on this feed right now‌

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TEAZZURRA

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Michael Russo and Tamara Ralph in their Mayfair town house boutique. She wears Ralph & Russo spring/ summer 2015. Flowers: By Appointment Only Design

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NEW FORCE

If you haven't heard of power brand RALPH & RUSSO , now's the time to become acquainted. Prepare to be enchanted, says Astrid Joss at in front of the super duo that

Couture Week, alongside style stalwarts Armani,

are Ralph & Russo, I'm awestruck.

Versace and Valentino. Yet the brand held its own,

Everything about them is just that

getting nothing short of glowing reports from the

– super. From their new, luxurious

likes of Vogue and indeed the Chambre Syndicale's

Mayfair town house (grand, über chic, and super

former president, Didier Grumbach, who said:

exclusive), right through to their clientele,

"We expect savoir faire, which is being lost. And

including Beyoncé, Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth

they [Ralph & Russo] have it." This is the stuff

Paltrow and more recently Blake Lively. It's no

dreams are made of. And in the cut-throat world

secret they're inundated with red-carpet requests

of fashion, such praise is only possible thanks

daily, only of which very few – after careful

to one factor: pure raw talent. Says Tamara of

consideration – are granted. And then, of course,

her fashion provenance: "My grandmother and

there's the duo themselves. It's impossible to

mother were both couturiers. They taught me

underestimate their meteoric rise; they were

what I know and by 10 I was designing. I couldn't

listed in 2013 Fortune magazine's "40 under 40" –

find anything [I wanted to wear], so I started

the only fashion label to be acknowledged.

designing for myself." As a fashion journalist,

The couture-only house was founded in 2007

I can't quite ever remember being brought to

by Australian couple Tamara Ralph (Creative

my knees by such designs, which at every turn

Director) and her fiancé, Michael Russo (CEO).

are nothing short of desperately clever. Tamara

It has fast-tracked its way to become fashion

has encapsulated what every woman wants –

royalty, one of the first and only British fashion

feminine, romantic, timeless, elegant, youthful

houses to be elected by the Chambre Syndicale

and, dare I say it, fashionable clothing. Over

de la Haute Couture to show at Paris Haute

the years, I've worn, and had designed, a lot of

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"I look in the mirror. I feel I could conquer any given social situation in a heart beat. I'm ready to go forth." AS T RID JO S S , f a s h i o n j o u r n a li s t to 24 couturiers working on the gown at any time. The finale bridal dress in the current 2015 collection features over 360 metres of tulle, 18,000 pearls and 30,000 crystals. You get the picture.

Combined with the Ralph & Russo treatment (as a client the entire house is shut down for you – all five floors!), this is something more than just a couture experience, it's an actual journey to Planet Fabulous. After all, this is a brand that uses 'palace wear' in its vocabulary.

When all is said and done, what is most curious is the team's very noticeable humility. There is a lot of joking and laughing between them: they're the type of people you want to make your best friends.

Tamara herself, who one might expect to be the real diva, is almost bashful when paid a compliment.

Hasn't someone updated her on her recent success?

Of their speedy and phenomenal rise, Michael is equally untainted. "I remember when I first received the call from the president re Paris, I was surprised… but for him to call me himself, isn't that amazing?" They both stress that the whole couture pieces but this time it's different. I slip

experience was a nerve-wracking one but as Tamara

on a dress (which apparently Suki Waterhouse

points out, with uncharacteristic confidence: "I was

wore the night before), and it's unlike anything

proud to show the brand off publicly." Yet it has to

I've ever worn. The attached cape with large rose

be their deep underlying self belief that propelled

shoulders create drama and glamour; its fitted

them this far. "We turned a lot down in the earlier

pencil skirt reaching a stylish mid-calf length, to

years," Tamara says. "We waited to come this far."

ensure I walk in a lady-like manner! Sky-scraper

Fashion world domination, ticked off, what next

heels – from the brand's ever-growing accessory

for Ralph & Russo? Tamara, if you're reading this,

range – give the look an edge. And the '40s

please may I request a high-street partnership – a

buttons (the era along with the '50s that Tamara

one-off collection – so that we, the civilians, may all

claims inspire her) that line the back of the dress

have a turn in your designs. In the meantime, we'll

give that extra je ne sais quoi. I look in the mirror.

have to wait (with fingers crossed) and continue to

I feel I could conquer any given social situation in

watch in awe as Ralph & Russo create more couture

a heart beat. I'm ready to go forth.

wonders. Well, I guess that's OK. Fashion wouldn't

Further still, Ralph & Russo's bridal gowns

be the same without the untouchable inspirations.

are something extraordinary. Sophisticated, show-stopping and extremely intricate, they

Ralph & Russo, 40 Park Street, Mayfair, London

can take over 4,000 hours to make, with up

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RALPH & RUSSO

The demure silhouettes of Ralph & Russo's S/S15 collection capture the elegance of the '40s and '50s. Yet with decadent ruffles and appliquĂŠ flowers, they have a fresh, modern appeal

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RALPH & RUSSO Clockwise from top right: Cotton dress, £875, Dolce & Gabbana at Browns.

Leather shoes, £660, Gianvito Rossi at Browns. Chance Eau Fraîche Eau de Toilette, £78.50 for 100ml, Chanel.

Leather clutch, £750, Jimmy Choo. Chance Eau Fraîche Body Cream, £57 for 200g, Chanel. KissKiss Lipstick in 366 Fall In Rose, £26, Guerlain.

Swarovski earrings, £151, Otazu at Cadenzza

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Cire Trudon

36 Chiltern Street, London, W1U 7Q J Tel: 020 7486 7590 www.ciretrudon.com

MARBLE We’re having a marble moment.

Update your home – and your look – with the coolest print of the season…

Background: Lamplighter London

BY SOPHIE GOODWIN

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Marble has moved on. It’s cool, always looks smart, and is no longer just restricted to floors,

baths and vanity units. Marble is a sign of good taste, opulence and luxury. It’s says that you know what you are doing, but don’t want to show off. The print is everywhere – on clocks, mugs, clutch bags, it’s even on cushions and clothes. And where Balenciaga go, we follow. They’ve knocked up marble-effect dresses, skirts, sweaters and cropped jackets. But how to wear it? Stick to base tones: grey, white, nude, soft pink and black with a shot of jade green.

This way it will blend in with everything. Wild, screaming shades like red, orange and yellow are over kill. It’s also the easiest way to upgrade your home – a candle-holder here, a gilded place-mat there. And a marble-looking accessory is also a clever add on – there’s so much jewellery to choose from; turn to Eddie Borgo or Chloé for costume bling and Kimberly McDonald’s sliced gems. In short, marble is marvellous.

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1. Earrings, £380, Dior 2. Table, £1,250, The Conran Shop 3. Scarf, £120, Lily and Lionel 4. Mug, £11.50, Gary Birks Design 5. Clock, £209 Menu at Skandium 6. Clutch, £1,105, Edie Parker 7. Bracelet, £720, Eddie Borgo 8. Court shoes, £525, Charlotte Olympia 9. Cushion, £45, Rockett St George 10. Jacket, £1,215 and skirt, £475, Balenciaga 15

WHY MORE IS NEVER ENOUGH

In the past five years Tony Marklew and Javier Salvador of

By Appointment Only Design have been designing events and creating fantastical florals for the high-fashion set (think Fendi, Hermès, and Tom Ford, to name a few), as well as global bridal clients.

With a background in fashion and a deep love of interiors, their lifestyle brand is rapidly expanding from their chic, newly renovated Marylebone boutique‌

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While strong designers develop a style, and constantly refer to it as a benchmark, Javier and Tony from By Appointment Only Design have taken a more contrary route. "The most important thing is being a chameleon. Clients have their own style but giving them something more than they ever knew they wanted, that’s the secret to our success," says Javier, By Appointment Only Design’s front man who, in his own words, "brings in the work while Tony makes the magic happen".

What’s clear to anyone who’s seen their work is that both Javier and Tony are artists – with backgrounds in theatre and fashion respectively – they’re overflowing with ideas. So much so that on a Friday evening, they’re still hard at work in their new-look shop on Chiltern Street, Marylebone.

"When we moved in five years ago, the street was dead and most importantly it was cheap." The store was originally planned as a gift shop, with a few flowers, but quickly became a workshop, too. "At our peak we were doing 35 weddings a year," they explain. "When we started we wanted to be 80% events stylists with 20% focussed on flowers; and somewhere along the way those numbers turned themselves on their head." Now, with celebrity Green vase, from £25, small clear vases, from £15, gold geometric sculpture, from £65, all available at

By Appointment Only Design.

Opposite: Tony creating 'a floral soup' for a customer's coffee table

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clients including Eva Longoria, Oprah Winfrey and luxury jewellery brand Harry Winston, they’ve got a studio in Camden, a shop front in London's five-star Corinthia Hotel and they’re taking the Chiltern Street store in a whole new direction.

Artist James Nevill's plaster-work has given the shop an industrial look, and the furniture, shelves and everything on them have been expertly chosen

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by Javier and Tony. "It’s all for sale," says Javier, ever the salesman. At the back of the boutique there’s the ‘scent den’, and downstairs is a compact yet glittery green cave, which will soon be an events space. The room will be the creative home to collaborations and workshops, with Thursdays playing host to flower-arranging classes. Other days could entail chocolate tasting, portrait painting or sculpturemaking, as well as evening launches for fashion and fragrance houses. "Now The Chiltern Firehouse has opened, the street’s a whole lot cooler. And we want to create even more of a buzz," says Tony.

Clockwise from top right: Javier and Tony in their Chiltern Street store; Tony wears Missoni at Browns, Javier wears Lanvin and Balenciaga at Browns. Pottery vases and glass candle-holders, from a selection. Fragrances, from £125 for 50ml, Arquiste, at By Appointment Only Design

The By Appointment Only Design client list is global and they provide flowers on a weekly basis to clients as far away as Hong Kong. So, how does a

By Appointment Only Design week look? Monday mornings start at 4.30am with everything from the weekly deliveries to loyal and much-loved clients, to landscape design projects that are in the pipeline.

"It’s exhausting; we don’t have a day off. But it’s fabulous," says Javier. "Though, at times, we do want to murder each other in the process!" chips in Tony.

With so much work, surely the boys get some downtime? It's Friday night, after all. Tony starts to laugh, "I had no idea that it even was Friday..."

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CARLOS

CAR LOS HU B ER , founder of exclusive perfume collection

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Arquiste, talks fragrance, flowers and fantasy with Jessica Diner.

Breathe it all in…

Meet fragrance aficionado Carlos Huber and it’s

personal daily choice, The Architects Club, the

hard not to get wrapped up in his world. The

freshest of colognes: it’s like being transported

way he talks about scent and life in general is

to London in the 1930s and taking a big slug of

contagious. It’s a world of beautiful adjectives,

a very dry gin Martini (“I started drinking gin

sensorial stories and fantasies of times gone by.

more when I began learning about fragrance – it’s

But then that’s exactly the point. You don’t have

such a refined and fragrant liquor that’s amazing

to meet Carlos in person to experience his world,

for perfume!”).

because he is something of a storyteller through

But it’s with his floral scents that the range

his olfactive offering – the Arquiste Parfumer

really comes into its own: Fleur de Louis

collection. “There is something special about

(inspired by the 17th-century court of King

participating in a sensorial experience that goes

Louis XIV); Flor y Canto (reminiscent of ancient

beyond the material object," describes Carlos.

Mayan rituals from Carlos’s native Mexico);

“A story, a dream or a captured moment [in

and Boutonnière no.7 (homage to the gardenia

fragrance] adds inspiration to your purchase

corsages men would wear in their button holes to

and makes you smile. There is something more

go to the French Opera in the 19th century). “I

sublime about it."

love gardenia. It’s my number 1!” enthuses Carlos,

And if you smell his potions, you really are

“I can’t get enough of it. I also love tuberose – it’s

experiencing something sublime. Take Carlos’

not so innocent and yet unbelievably fresh at the

All fragrances, £125 for 50ml, or £150 for 100ml, available at arquiste.com and at By Appointment Only Design

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"I love it when flowers smell incredible straight from the market, and that’s what I look for in a floral fragrance." Carlos Huber

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Incorporate these other blooming marvellous floral scents into your summer beauty repertoire 1. Dahlia Divin eau de toilette, £38.50 for 30ml, Givenchy: A delicate, woody floral, this new launch in the Dahlia range sees pink jasmine blended with sandalwood and vanilla musk.

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same time. I generally love it when flowers smell incredible straight from

2. Rose de Grasse eau de parfum, £135 for 50ml, Aerin: Made from rose petals hand-picked in the iconic harvests at Grasse – the French capital of perfumery – this is the ultimate rose scent.

the market, and that’s what I look for in a floral fragrance."

How wonderfully apt, then, that Carlos has made considered choices of where to retail, opting for niche

3. Fleur de Portofino eau de parfum, £142 for 50ml, Tom Ford: If the bottle doesn’t seduce you, the blend of lemon, bergamot, gardenia, magnolia and jasmine will.

buying experiences (such as By Appointment Only Design’s floral atelier), rather than traditional

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mainstream beauty retailers. So,

4. J’Adore Dior eau de parfum, £40 for 30ml, Dior: With notes of orchids, violets, rose and blackberry musk, it feels as modern today as the day it was launched.

what is it about buying a fragrance in a flower shop that is so alluring?

“In a flower shop, all your senses are engaged – you have the visual beauty of the flowers, complemented by the olfactive experience of the scent. The encounter is live and in 3D, and is a very special moment." He adds, “Time is the biggest luxury in life, and to experience that jewel of a moment,

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like when you’re in a flower shop and

5. Les Elixir Charnels in Floral Romantique eau de parfum, £185, Guerlain: The newest addition to this exclusive collection evokes the sensuality of tiare flower, lily and carnation underlined with smoky tea and chestnut essences.

6. Pleasures eau de parfum, £34 for 30ml, Estée Lauder: Its heady bouquet of rose, lilac, jasmine, peony, violet and lily is infused with patchouli and never fails to transport you.

everything is in place, is the biggest luxury of all." We couldn’t agree more, Carlos. We couldn’t agree more.

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IF BOND ST DID

Organic shapes meet classic diamond settings, as statement jewellery blossoms into something super pretty for 2015, says Sophie Goodwin 26

A sure-fire way for rocks to get noticed is setting them in an intricate floral design. The best Bond Street designers are at it – Asprey, Piaget, Sybarite, Van Cleef & Arpels. And there are no rules: white gold/ rose gold/diamonds /rubies / amethyst – anything goes! These creations would fit in at Kew Gardens. Nothing looks more glam than huge drop earrings, a whopping brooch or chunky cuff. It screams that you have taste, imagination and a sense of fun. Wallflowers, look away now…

Gold and diamond necklace, POA, Harry Winston; rose gold, pink opal, pink tourmaline, pink sapphire and diamond ring, £18,630, Chaumet 27

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1. White gold and diamond earrings, £17,700, Piaget 2. White gold, diamond and yellow diamond bracelet, POA, Dior 3. Gold, ruby and black diamond ring, £43,500, Sybarite 4. White gold and diamond brooch, POA, Van Cleef & Arpels 5. Rose gold vermeil, pearl and diamond earrings, £1,600, Shaun Leane 6. Gold, white gold, silver, pink diamond, diamond and moonstone cuff, POA, Faberge 7. White gold and diamond ring, POA, Asprey 8. Gold and amethyst earrings, £975, Kiki McDonough 9. Gold, black diamond and amethyst earrings, £3,500, Tessa Packard 28

PERFECT When asked to describe her 'fantasy' day, Japanese-born, American-raised and London-based art curator

H I K ARI YOKOYAMA knew exactly where to party – and culture up – around the globe

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8am:

“Roll out of bed, brush my teeth

and walk out to the point of Mal Pais and Santa Teresa in Costa Rica, where two long sandy surf beaches come to a rocky point.

11am:

There is a wonderful hotel, The Milarepa, made up of little bungalows with a simple

walk with my dear friends Ben Goldsmith

wooden platform. I’d go there and meet my

and Jemima Jones, on their land that

yoga teacher, Rebecca Ttung, for a session

they are reforesting. Ben is a passionate

looking out across the sea in the morning

environmentalist and walks with him are

and then go in for a morning surf in the

full of interesting nuggets about the native

long, lazy waves there [pictured, above].”

10am:

“Back in Somerset, I’d go for a

species, sustainable farming techniques, how to rear pigs – he's all about living the

“Having worked up an

good life, and giving back to the land as

appetite, I’d choose a traditional Mallorcan

you enjoy it."

breakfast – rustic bread cooked over the

1pm:

fire, and then mixed with pickled garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, peppers and chorizo

“Time for a power lunch with

my partners at Paddle8 and perhaps some

in a big platter. I’d eat this overlooking

of our indelibly inspiring investors at The

the Mediterranean, at one of the look-out

Four Seasons Restaurant in New York, that

points built on the 18th-century World

Mies Van der Roer designed, going strong

Heritage Site Serra de Tramuntana.”

since 1959. To me, it is the most elegant, minimalist dining room in the world. It always has an interesting cast of characters from the upper echelons of the everevolving New York city! Mark Rothko was commissioned to do some paintings for the

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H I K A R I Y O K O YA M A I’d want to see some friends and have a laugh – and what better way to do it than in Seville, wandering around the cobbled streets from the Rinconcillo to the Casa Morales, sharing manzanilla and jamon.”

7pm: “Come sunset, you’ll find me on

the beach in Cuixmala, Mexico. They have the most precious little cove, with white sand, perfectly placed hammocks and

space – where he secretly decided to create

palm trees that look out to a little island in

'something that will ruin the appetite of

the distance as pelicans swoop overhead.

every son of a bitch that eats in that room.'

Hopefully there will be a friend DJing on

They were meant to be in a dedicated

owner Goffredo’s killer sound system for a

room, however, at the last minute he

dance to celebrate another day lived.”

decided to pull out of the commission and keep them for himself, despite the potentially lucrative deal."

3pm: “To contrast the former – I

would then head for a tranquil period of contemplation starting with some meditation at the Rothko Chapel in Houston, followed by a wander around The de Menil Collection designed by Renzo Piano; it's my favourite museum in

10pm: “After a rambling walk through

the world. I’d want to wander the treasure rooms upstairs that hold a range of objects

the pleasantly disorienting streets of

collected by John and Dominique de

Venice, I’d end up at Da Ivo [above] for

Menil. They are all evocative of using art

dinner, where I’d sup on courgette flowers,

as a way of connecting to the mystery, the

risotto, fresh calamari, steak fiorentina and

higher power, our humanity. It’s a spiritual

some lovely red wine.”

collection."

5pm:

11:30pm: “The night would end

“After a clear-headed spiritual

perfectly seeing Caetano Veloso and

and intellectual time of quiet reflection,

Gilberto Gil playing a concert under the stars in Salvador. They are the founders of tropicalismo, a movement started in the late '60s in protest of the military government and inspired psychedelic rock, as well as artists such as David Byrne and Devendra Banhart. They both have the sweetest voices, that always spark so much love, longing and freedom."

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THE WRITER’S PENTHOUSE

A WRITER’S WORDS CAN TAKE YOU ANYWHERE. BUT THIS ISN’T JUST ANYWHERE. Welcome to Corinthia. London’s 21st Century Grand Hotel.

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CHOIX CHOIX (translates: choices, choices!)

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Jo a k im Pr a t

– patisserie chef extraordinaire – has taken the humble éclair and made something altogether more… beautiful The French love the éclair more than any other cake. But it is only recently that choux pastry has captured an audience here in the UK. And Joakim Prat – whose extraordinary career has included the role as head pastry chef in the three Michelin-starred L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon – is leading the way. Bringing a contemporary twist to a classic, Joakim has spent months, not to mention his 15 years in the business, perfecting a range of visually stunning éclairs – slender pastry fingers as opposed to choux bursting at the seams with cream – for his brand new dedicated boutique in South Kensington. Flavours include blush-pink rosewater and raspberry, Persian pistachio and an Italian lemon crowned with meringue. Losing the gilded mirrors and love seats, his aim is to show London a quality not previously experienced outside of fine dining. Hmm, don’t mind if we choux…

Maitre Choux, 15 Harrington Road, South Kensington, London SW7 3ES; maitrechoux.com

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INTERIORS With a client roll call that includes Lancôme, Ralph Lauren, Waterford, and Georg Jensen, interior stylist STEV E CORDONY knows how to light up a room (quite literally)

ydney-based Steve Cordony’s talent and expertise have seen him create stunning events and interiors for both personal and corporate clients – and it’s a roster that reads like an haute couture who’s who. Add to that his editorial and advertorial projects – for names including Belle magazine, Myer emporium and Coco Republic – as well as a strong social media following (he was recently featured as one of the top 10 Australian interior Instagramers… well, who doesn’t love interiors porn?), and you have one mightily impressive portfolio. Want to add some je ne sais Steve to your summer interiors? Of course you do.

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“This was a shoot for Belle magazine featuring the top florists in Australia. We shot it in a warehouse in the middle of the city. The vintage sofa is from an antique store called Elements, which I love – and the peacock is from Seasonal Concepts in Redfern.”

Shop the look elements.net.au/; seasonalconcepts.com.au

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“This editorial trend piece focused on the Hamptons, with its chic monochrome and neutral palette.

The low-slung Maxalto armchairs from Space furniture, and the wooden shutters have an up-scale ‘beachy’ look. The artwork is by Julianne Lord, from Ondene in Double Bay.”

Shop the look spacefurniture.com.au; ondene.com.au

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“The topic of this shoot, again for Belle, was ‘paint’. There’s a retro vibe going on here, reflected in the Gubi ‘Grasshopper’ lamp and winged chair, as well as the single-button cushion (all from Cult). The table is from Space furniture, which has stores in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.”

Shop the look cultdesign. com.au; spacefurniture.com.au

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Clockwise from top left: BAI pendant, AUS$7,871.85 (for three) and $5,759.65 (for two), kezu.com.au; Rene Barba for Ligne Roset ‘paper’ lamp, domo.com.

‘Clarissa’ armchair, from AUS$8,865, Moroso at hubfurniture.com.au

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BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL, LA

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un-drenched Beverly Hills, with its wide palm tree-lined roads and abundance of bougainvillea, is a hot spot all year round but April through to September is the ideal time to go. If you do go, there’s really only one place to stay: The Beverly Hills Hotel. Known affectionately as the Pink Palace by locals, it is the

Grande Dame of the area having been built before the city itself, which subsequently evolved around it. Actors and directors flocked to it, making it the only place to be seen – it’s where Faye Dunaway learnt the Australian crawl, Elizabeth Taylor preferred to honeymoon (six of her eight honeymoons were spent here) and Vivien Leigh met the agent who cast her in Gone With The Wind. The hotel is imbued with the magic of

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Hollywood, from the corridors lined with banana leaf wallpaper to the Polo Lounge, where many movie contracts have been signed over a McCarthy salad. Oscar winners have kicked off their heels and toasted their success with ice-cold champagne, while the pool bustled with aspiring actresses, movie moguls and vacationers all vying for the best spot in the sun and the pool-boys' attention (the frozen coffee will kick start your day, while the Margarita will round it off nicely). There’s only one thing you need to remember if you’re staying there; everybody who is anybody orders off menu!

NOW BOOK IT… dorchestercollection.com

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Zen out at W HÔTEL VERBIER, SWITZERLAND Prince Harry & Co adore Verbier and while the paps are a nightmare in the winter season, spring and summer sees a heavenly increase in temperature and decrease in unwanted media intrusion. Spring introduces meadows rampant with alpine flowers, bemused cows with oversized bells around their necks, and brilliant blue skies hemmed in by majestic mountains capped with snow. The W Hôtel Verbier is the most exciting new addition to the scene and summer offers yoga, paragliding, hiking and an abundance of alpine activities that will keep whole families entertained. In the evening, retreat to the hotel for a pampering treatment in the 800m2 AWAY Spa, and once the stresses of mountain life have been scrubbed and pummeled away, float up to the bar with its impressive views over the valley for a well-deserved glass of Dôle Blanche.

N O W B O O K I T … w v e r b i e r. c o m

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TRAVEL

Get high on (rural) life at CHEWTON GLEN, HAMPSHIRE If city life is taking its toll, why not retreat to the countryside and fulfill childhood dreams of living in a tree house? Except these are not any tree houses, the Treehouses at Chewton Glen are so jaw-droppingly gorgeous that even Peter Pan would grow up and get a job so that he could afford to stay here. Perched high in the trees they have been designed to blend in perfectly with their surroundings. Accessed rather appropriately by a plank, the interiors are a peaceful palette of neutral, warm colours while panoramic windows give forest views, flooding the suites with daylight.

Sip champagne and watch the sunset from your hot tub on the balcony with a clear conscience; not a tree was felled during the construction of these branch-dwelling beauties – they have been designed to create the minimum carbon footprint in every conceivable way. To top it all off, a daily breakfast hamper is delivered to your suite each morning to further convince you that there really is nothing wanting from your life.

NOW BOOK IT‌ chewtonglen.com

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Don your wellies at PARK HOTEL KENMARE, IRELAND

Be seen at SOHO FARMHOUSE, COTSWOLDS

It’s hard not to fall in love with Ireland, thanks to

expectations are high for the imminent opening of Soho

the mists that roll in from the sea and creep over the

Farmhouse (due to open its doors in early July). One

moorland, the constantly scampering clouds causing

hundred acres of sprawling farm land has been carefully

intermittent bursts of sunlight and, of course, the

evolved into the destination for cool families, as well as

glorious hospitality and partiality to a good drink.

loved-up couples in search of a rural retreat. You have

Should you be planning a trip, make sure you go to the

the choice of 40 cabins, a seven-bedroom farmhouse or

Park Hotel Kenmare, which is an impressive creation

a four-bedroom cottage. Then there’s the Boathouse with

in grey stone dating from 1897 with 46 bedrooms,

indoor and outdoor pools, the main barn for eating and

an insanely fabulous spa, and irresistible charm. Be

drinking, Cowshed spa for pampering, Josh Wood salon

prepared: there is a prevalence of ‘Johns’ working at

for finishing touches, and an abundance of activities.

the hotel, which can be the cause of some confusion

Check out the five-a-side football pitch, tennis courts

but is also rather useful if you’re not good with names!

and bicycles – there’s even a zip wire to ensure the little

Wellies are advised irrespective of the season because

ones are happily unconscious in time for a romantic

you’ll almost certainly end up on the moors. Creaky

meal à deux, or maybe even a movie in the Electric

floorboards add atmosphere while the bar is timeless,

Barn cinema. However, make sure you get a reservation

welcoming and boasts an impressive collection of

quickly, as it will be the place to be seen this summer!

Soho House certainly know how to do things well, so

whiskey; curated by John (naturally).

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CORINTHIA! CORINTHIA HOTEL, LONDON It is surprisingly tricky to find an al fresco bar in London and with this summer set to be a hot one it's also rather frustrating. Thankfully, the iconic Corinthia Hotel has come to the rescue by launching its fabulous new Garden Lounge. The name itself conjures a Babylonian vision of flourishing greenery, although David Collins Studio has moved it firmly (and with inimitable finesse) into the 21st century. Imagine columns and plinths adorned by handcrafted mosaics; each mosaic comprises of a palette of gold, cream, red, terracotta and grey perfectly formed by French artist Mathilde Jonquière and complemented by muted stone fireplaces at either end (in case the evenings turn chilly). There are elegant circular tables for breakfast, lunch, snacks or suppers where the chic set gather to enjoy perfectly chilled champagne. There are comfortable seats for lounging in late at night while cradling a tumbler of one of the 62 varieties of whiskey – perhaps enjoying one of the cigars from the well-stocked Humidor (if you can’t decide which one will fit the occasion, simply ask the wonderful cigar sommelier, Paola Paolillo.)

And there is greenery: boxes of it, vases of it, glass jars of it tumbling, entwining, creeping over marble bar tops, on tables and all around you.

It is quite simply an urban oasis and that’s something to be relished in the heart of London.

NOW BOOK IT… corinthia.com

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Francesco and his cute Pomeranian pup, Michael Jackson aka MJ

P O R TR AIT BY N AT O WELTON

WEAR NOW FR ANC ESCO ADAMS-FACCHINI,

Fendi’s European Visual Merchandising Manager, was born and raised in Puglia, Italy. Ten years on, you’ll find him lunching in Brixton Village with his Pomeranian puppy or shopping on Columbia Road. He selects his hottest menswear must-haves, exclusively for MINE…

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EASY SPEND...

The classic mac A summer essential is useful from morning to evening Lightweight mac, £89, Cos

The crisp white pants In my view, these trousers are a perennial style classic Urban slim-fit trousers, £75, J Crew

The man bag Great for summer days in the city or while on holiday Backpack, £70, Herschel

S TA R T S AV I N G . . .

The crisp white pants Seamless, effortless, chic and clean Off-white trousers, £280, Acne Studios

The man bag Useful and stylish, the perfect combination!

Selleria backpack, £2,290, Fendi 52

The classic mac Make a statement in bold cobalt blue. Wear it with tailored pants and monk shoes for a chic look Laggan cotton-twill rain coat, £525, Mackintosh

W H AT T O W E A R N O W The print shirt Perfect to wear with a suit or with a leather biker Printed shirt, £49, Cos

The white trainer It’s time to herald in the warm weather and showcase a pair of crisp white trainers Stan Smith white leather trainers, £77, Adidas The print shorts Team with a contrast print shirt to get 'a straight from the runway' look, or tone it down with a monochrome shirt Bermuda shorts, £145, MSGM

The white trainer I love to keep mine pristine to work both a sporty denim or a smart chino aesthetic Striped leather sneakers, £410, Valentino

The print shirt When the sun's out, be a little braver with a bold print!

Floral print shirt, £280, Marni

The print shorts It’s summer, push your fashion to a new level!

Poppy print silk shorts, £580, Valentino

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BROWNS BLOOM Browns stunning floral shop front, created by

By Appointment Only Design in 2013

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Creative director of Browns, Caroline Burstein, was born into a fashion family.

Her parents founded Browns in the early ’70s and soon after Caroline launched Molton Brown. She went on to join Browns in 1993 and is now creative director for the brand. Caroline’s relationship with By Appointment Only Design began in 2010, and since then they have collaborated on numerous show-stopping Chelsea In Bloom window displays, including this year’s, which won silver from the Chelsea In Bloom judges…

Above: By Appointment Only Design's silver-award-winning floral design for Chelsea In Bloom 2015; a floral 'waterfall' By Appointment Only Design (2015)

“The theme for Chelsea in Bloom this

“I am very happy to hand over the window displays to Tony

year is fairy-tales. Mrs B [Caroline’s mother Joan Burstein]

and Javier from By Appointment Only Design. From the first

is affectionately known as the fairy godmother of the fashion

moment I met them I could see that their talent is not only

industry because everything she chooses is always beautiful.

tremendous, but the creations they make are always inspiring

This year we thought we could tie the theme of fairy-tales to

and uplifting.”

“We started this year’s display over a year ago to give Javier

Cinderella and transform ordinary into extraordinary.”

and Tony as much time as possible because it is a very large

“The last display we did with By Appointment Only Design was the Browns Bride Christmas window, and I think it bought us

and important installation. We had many discussions and

more social media activity than ever before. But I think the most

mood boards before settling on this perfect masterpiece.”

show-stopping window in the history of Browns was the 2013

Browns, 24-27 South Molton Street, London W1K 5RD; Browns Bride, 12 Hinde Street London W1U 3BE; brownsfashion.com

Chelsea in Bloom display. Literally, it stopped traffic and a lot of famous faces who live in the area popped in to congratulate us on the wonderful display.”

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s GOOD TA S T E

Culinary genius JONATHAN ATTWOOD of Last Supper catering knows how to give good party PO RT RAIT BY NAT O W E LT O N

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U R P R I S I N G L Y, Jonathan Attwood – who heads up caterers to the couture set and the A-list alike, Last Supper – always wanted to be an actor. But he turned down the

opportunity to present a TV show in 2003, in order to set up his now über-successful company. (Last Supper counts Gucci, Ralph Lauren and Armani as clients.)

Jonathan's been working in and around the party business for 22 years now: “I love having to consider the style of an event, in keeping with its surroundings. We’re currently working on a five-day wedding on a Scottish island, which will include picnics on the beach and afternoon teas in underground grottos.” His favourite venue is Aynhoe Park, for its sheer eccentricity, or the cool WC in Clapham (a converted public loo). But Jonathan’s perfect evening is entertaining at home. “My house is known among friends as the soup kitchen. In the summer we’ll have drinks in the garden, which is part of an old fruit orchard, and so it feels like being in the country, even though I live in town.”

Each season Last Supper creates a guide for menus but most of what they do is focused on the client. We ask Jonathan what he thinks is hot right now: “Ramen Bars are on trend – try Bone Daddies in Soho. And small plate dining is still very relevant. My favourite spot for dinner is Barrafina, though – I’ve never had a single

Asian Crab, Beetroot and Apple Salad

thing there that I didn’t adore or want to eat again (immediately!).”

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Jonathan's top 10 tips for throwing an

AWESOME 1 PA RT Y !

Serve a cocktail with a kick and pre mix it – who wants to be bartender all night? My favourite pre-dinner drink at the moment is an Aviation Martini.

It’s gin-based, with freshly squeezed Unless you’re a lemon, maraschino and violet. I know wiz in the kitchen avoid it sounds terribly floral but it’s an complicated techniques and utterly delicious classic from last-minute flourishes that the 1920s and perfect for add pressure and take you summer away from your guests.

Everyone hates a stressed host

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For an improvised pudding, place a giant bar of Amedei Gianduja chocolate on a board for guests to cut chunks. Add biscotti and whatever berries are in season, and stir your favourite liquor through some mascarpone. Guests can then assemble their own sundaes

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Serve something that suits your budget. It’s better to do one thing in abundance than several things in a diluted way

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A one-pot dish is an easy way to help you prepare things in advance

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Canapés are great when you have a team of professional chefs to prepare them, but are too fiddly for home. As an alternative, allow guests to chisel on a block of Parmesan and dunk it into some truffle honey

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Summer’s here, so an all-cold menu is a great idea.

Try some torn burrata and a colourful array of heritage tomatoes

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If guests are bringing a bottle, how will you chill their drinks?

Fridges will take too long and are often not big enough to cope.

Always prepare a bottle skip (or your bath!) with plenty of ice

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Edible flowers are no longer naff – so use them!

Try nasturtium flowers and leaves for pops of colour on starters

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JO LOVES

Francesca White talks to the queen of fragrance about how to scent your home now

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hat is it that makes a candle distinctive? That makes it stand out, that makes it linger in your memory? For some, it’s the moments that smelling a fragrance conjures: figs, overripe and heavily perfumed, that remind you of lazy summer breakfasts; neroli, delicate and powdery, that recalls crisp cotton sheets. For others, it’s about the packaging: about a design that blends seamlessly into its surroundings; a design that is at once modern yet timeless.

It’s fair to say that few people spend as much time thinking about scent as Jo Malone. And her latest project, three years in the making, is testament to this. She calls it the Shot Candle Collection, £75 each. It's a candle that blends two fragrances in its elegant white glass tumbler – a scented wax ‘base’ coupled with an additional ‘shot’ of scented wax – to produce something even more evocative, more personal than before possible.

This collaborative process has taken over the back room of her boutique on Elizabeth Street (a former florist where Malone once worked as a girl): customers can perch at a table, laden with tiny bottles and blotters, and assume the role of perfumer as they create their own candle from a library of scents. There are seven to choose between – from the smoky charcoal lemons to the sharp, sugary mint mojito. Candle assembled, its label is handwritten, customers are encouraged to paint, in scent, the accompanying card with its reminder of the notes involved. It’s just another way in that Malone wants you to be fully immersed in the process. And the result? A candle, distinct yet familiar, with the unique ability to take you somewhere quite unexpected.

Jo Loves, 42 Elizabeth Street, London SW1W 9NZ; joloves.com

Jo Malone, in her Elizabeth Street boutique

W E L O VE J O L OVES!

Our favourite scents

Spritz on… No 42 The Flower Shop Wear it to: Travel. The leafy freshness of this scent (peony, freesia, moss) feels clean after a long journey.

Spritz on… Pomelo Wear it to: Dinner! The citrus-y notes won't fight with the ingredients on the table.

Spritz on… Pink Vetiver Wear it to: A date. Pink peppercorns add spice to this classic, woody fragrance.

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THANK FASHION IT'S

F R I D AY !

A handful of our stylish friends show the weekend how pleased they are to see it.

Fabulous!

SUZY S E LW YN , Pr e s s & Marketing Officer at Br o w n s ALLY L EWI S , Co m m unications Co ordinator a t To m Fo rd B eauty

ANNA B RO M ILO W , f ound er of L ittl e Circl e

G EO R G IE DAW S O N , PR Ma n ag er at Es tĂŠe La u der

JOANNA SOPHIA R U S H, P R M a n a ge r a t G u e r la i n

DO M PO LO NIE CK I, S tyl e Cons ul tant DO M INIC DO U G L AS , Ev ents & Log is tics Manag er at L ast S u p p er A LIC E BIBBEY Brand E n ga g em ent M a nager at S e l f r i dg es

TOM, BETH & ANNIE, th e E vents Te a m a t S el f rid g es

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ELYSTAN PLACE, CHELSEA SW3

ÂŁ8,650,000

A rare opportunity to acquire a five bedroom, meticulously refurbished, freehold period house in the heart of Chelsea. This unique lateral house, nearly fifteen metres wide and on four floors, features windows on all four sides of the house making it exceptionally light and bright, has front and rear entrances and has the feeling of a detached house. Located just off Chelsea Green, the house features a grand entrance hall, three large reception rooms, a separate kitchen and dining room, five double bedrooms (of which two have en-suite bathrooms), five bathrooms, a utility room, plant room, private East facing patio and direct access onto the West facing communal gardens. The attention to detail within this stunning home is second to none, including a bespoke Mark Wilkinson kitchen with Miele appliances, solid oak floors, limestone tiled bathrooms with underfloor heating, ADT alarm and smoke detector system, a climate controlled wine cellar, and a separate media room. There is further planning permission in place to create a further 1,500 sq. ft. of basement living space if desired. Elystan Place is set on a quiet one way street in the conservation area close to Chelsea Green, and is situated within walking distance of the numerous designer shops and restaurants of the King`s Road, Sloane Street and Knightsbridge, the property is also well located for the numerous transport links of Sloane Square.

Call Rokstone on 020 7580 2030 or visit www.rokstone.com

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ÂŁ10,500,000

WILTON PLACE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW1X

An elegant six bedroom (all en-suite) Regency townhouse that has been completely refurbished with a flawless blend of contemporary and classical interior design and an uncompromised specification, including the latest in lighting, audio/visual and security systems, swimming pool and lift. Offering in excess of 3800 sq ft, and a large roof terrace off the first floor reception room the house is ideally positioned close to the amenities of Knightsbridge, and Hyde Park is just a stone`s throw away.

Call Rokstone on 020 7580 2030 or visit www.rokstone.com

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ÂŁ3,950,000

ALBERT COURT, KENSINGTON, SW7

A beautifully refurbished two bedroom lateral apartment situated within a charming grade II listed mansion block in the heart of Kensington. Decorated to a high specification, this stylish and chic first floor apartment boasts an elegant reception room with double doors leading to a separate study room and an immaculate open-plan kitchen/dining area. The apartment comprises of a master bedroom, which includes a tasteful dressing room and ensuite bathroom, finished with the finest Pietra marble. The apartment boasts a further second ensuite bedroom, completed with Fior di Bosco marble and a further guest bathroom. The strategic configuration of the apartment allows in an abundance of natural light coupled with a state of the art audio visual system for complete entertainment and ambiance control through the touch of a tablet has resulted in a charming blend of both sophistication and technology.

Situated adjacent to the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Albert Court offers the perfect balance of engaging charm and impeccable style. The green spaces of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park are only moments away from the apartment, with a large selection of some of the finest restaurants, museums, designer boutiques on the doorstep.

South Kensington and Knightsbridge are both within easy reach. Residents benefit from a 24hr concierge and full access to the exclusive communal areas, making this property the perfect home or rental investment.

Call Rokstone on 020 7580 2030 or visit www.rokstone.com

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ÂŁ10,000,000

MARATHON HOUSE, NW1

This stunning four bedroom penthouse is located on the top two floors of a modern building, situated in the heart of fashionable Marylebone. Delivering stunning 360 degree views, this immaculate large apartment has recently undergone a luxurious refurbishment scheme featuring under floor heating and air conditioning throughout. The property also benefits from a bespoke Sonos sound system, Lutron controlled lighting and electric blinds.

The apartment comprises of a triple aspect open-plan reception/dining room, three / four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a guest WC, utility room and generous underground parking with room for five cars. Marathon House also benefits from the added security of 24 hour porterage.

The spacious and bright penthouse is in excess of 4,000 sq ft and benefits from huge windows allowing an abundance of light to sweep through in every room. Marathon House is conveniently located in close proximity of the green and open spaces of Regent`s Park and Marylebone village.

Call Rokstone on 020 7580 2030 or visit www.rokstone.com

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PORTMAN MANSIONS, CHILTERN STREET W1U

ÂŁ2,875,000

A stylish three bedroom lateral apartment newly refurbished and remodelled to an exceptionally high standard in one of Marylebone`s most sought after red brick mansion blocks on prestigious Chiltern Street. The property comprises an open plan reception, dining area and contemporary bespoke kitchen which provides the perfect living and entertaining space. The luxurious master bedroom suite encompasses a bathroom featuring a free standing bath and separate shower, and a good sized dressing room. There are two further equally luxurious bedroom suites and a utility/ laundry room. The apartment is located on the second floor (with lift), benefits from 24hr porterage, CCTV and a video entry system. There is also a resident`s gym and sauna located on the lower ground floor. Portman Mansions is located at the northern end of Chiltern Street, recently voted by Conde Naste Traveller as "London`s coolest street". It is just moments from the renowned Chiltern Firehouse as well being within easy reach of the boutique shops and restaurants of Marylebone High Street and the green open spaces of Regent`s Park.

Call Rokstone on 020 7580 2030 or visit www.rokstone.com

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THE BROMPTONS, ROSE SQUARE, CHELSEA SW3

ÂŁ7,700,000

A beautifully appointed apartment measuring approximatley 2,508 Sq Ft set within this landmark development in the heart of Chelsea. The apartment provides voluminous reception space on the first floor, with a separate reception and dining room and a large eat-in kitchen. On the second floor there are two bedroom suites, along with dressing room, a third bedroom and family bathroom. Further benefits include a private roof terrace accessed via the original Gothic turret and stone staircase, a secure underground parking space, 24hour uniformed security and porterage, as well as on-site leisure facilities, swimming pool and gymnasium, and communal gardens. The apartment also benefits from an abundance of light and a long leasehold.

Call Rokstone on 020 7580 2030 or visit www.rokstone.com

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