South West Residents' Journal (BBCW) April 2016 by Runwild Media Group

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APRIL 2016 â&#x20AC;˘ Issue 38

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Dear Resident, Now that it’s (finally!) spring, we’re keen to get out and about and make the most of the longer days and lighter evenings. Therefore we’ve rounded up a whole host of events for our readers to enjoy on the regular calendar pages from page eight. We also shine a spotlight on The Decorative Art & Antiques Fair on page 11, which is paying homage to The Queen’s 90th birthday with a royal theme. If you’re after a piece for your home or garden with a patriotic twist or simply a new decoration, make sure you don’t miss out. Here at the Journal, we’re on a health and fitness fix this April. From all the latest news (page 15) to small but perfectly formed fitness studios (page 16), to an interview with Balham resident Matt Hudson about his sporting events company, Total Motion Events (page 17), read all about fitness in the local area this month.

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Pastures new After 10 years at Theatre503, artistic director Paul Robinson has decided to move on to a new challenge. Paul launched the Theatre503 Playwriting Award during his tenure and directed many plays, including Chris Urch’s Land of Our Fathers. As he leaves for the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough, he says: “I have enjoyed every minute of it, thanks to a superb team and excellent board. We’ve faced down huge challenges, and I have been lucky enough to see the burgeoning talent of a generation of artists come through the doors.” theatre503.com

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Keep your finger on the pulse with our round-up of local news

Let battle commence

Michele Cremona

Chef-d’œuvre Michele Cremona, chef at The Candlemaker on Battersea High Street, has received recognition at the House of Commons, thanks to the Pub Chef of the Year awards. Nominated for the awards, which recognise gourmet talent in the pub industry, by local MP Jane Ellison to represent the constituency, the pub reached the finals in the national competition which received more than 120 entries. Congratulations Michele! The Candlemaker, 136 Battersea High Street, SW11 3JR, 020 7223 6532, candlemaker.pub

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Forget the Friday night pub quiz and the weekly arguments and stare-offs with the competition – something new has landed at The Four Thieves. Moonshine Raceway is a new activity for up to 10 people to go head-to-head behind the wheel using real steering and pedal controls on a miniature race system. Based inside the Four Thieves, 51 Lavender Gardens, SW11 1DJ, 020 7223 6927, moonshineraceway.co.uk

A local institution A whole year has passed since Battersea Arts Centre’s Grand Hall burned down. In March 2015, a devastating fire tore through the Grade-II listed building just as it was nearing the end of its multi-million pound renovation. Now, a year on, plans for the Grand Hall are well underway ready for its reopening in 2018, thanks to the support and generosity of the local community. bac.org.uk

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CLAPHAM & BALHAM

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An evening with…

On 16 March, the Journal spent an evening in the company of acting royalty and supporters of Clapham Omnibus, Michael Gambon and Miriam Margolyes, who sat and shared anecdotes about their lives in the limelight. The evening was held in honour of the art centre’s Brighter Futures programme, which aims to open doors for individuals wanting to get into the arts who don’t have the means to access it. All proceeds from the fundraiser have gone towards the project which hopes to raise £25,000 to continue its work. omnibus-clapham.org/brighter-futures

Open for business Fernwood Clinic, an independent psychological therapy practice, has recently opened in Balham. Using cutting-edge therapies, the team of experienced staff focuses on treating common mental health conditions, such as depression, that now affect one in four people at some point in their lives. Every member of staff has a minimum of seven years training, and they follow the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence treatments, clinically proven methods used in the NHS. Fernwood Clinic, 72 Bedford Hill, SW12 9HR, 020 8673 8604, fernwoodclinic.co.uk

A sad goodbye

Live like common people

We were very sad to hear of the recent passing of a key figure in Clapham’s history, Lord Avebury, who had a long-standing connection to Clapham, and has died at the age of 87. Some of you may remember that he gave a talk at the opening of Clapham Omnibus as an arts centre back in October 2014, where he spoke about his grandfather, Sir John Lubbock, who opened the same building as Clapham’s public library 125 years previously. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends. ericavebury.blogspot.co.uk

There have been excited whispers and rumours spreading across the commons as locals try to predict who will be playing at the Bank Holiday House of Common Festival in August. And now it has been announced Toots & The Maytals that much-loved ska band Madness will be topping the line-up. On 29 August, the band will be joined by another 20 bands and DJs, including Toots & The Maytals, David Rodigan and Norman Jay across two stages on Clapham Common for the one-day outdoor festival, and there are plenty more announcements to be made. madness.co.uk/houseofcommon

Madness

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WANDSWORTH

Bounce around We’re bouncing up and down with excitement after hearing the news that planning permission has been approved for London’s largest trampoline park to come to Wandsworth. Flip Out Wandsworth plans to open at the end of April and will include some of the most advanced next-level equipment in Europe. Flip Out, which started out in Australia, plans to “fill the space with Olympic-standard apparatus, including wall climbing, trampolines, angled trampolines and foam pits”. flipout.co.uk © Marc de Groot Photograhy

Green fingers

Safety first

Growing Tooting, set up by Transition Town Tooting, is helping us get into gardening with a series of workshops running until the end of June. The fortnightly gardening and growing sessions held in Tooting, Balham and Wandsworth will teach you how to manage compost, show how to create your own garden, even in the city, and introduce you to local community gardens. The sessions will also give you recipe ideas and show you how to enjoy eating what you grow. See website for dates, times and locations, transitiontowntooting.blogspot.co.uk

Measures to improve road safety near two schools and a nursery in Tooting are now under way. Dalebury Road will be getting a traffic-calming transformation where it meets Trinity Road. The kerb is being extended and the carriageway surface raised to slow vehicles and improve visibility, making it easier and safer for children crossing the junction. Step-free crossing points for prams and wheelchair users are also being added and bollards installed to prevent cars parking on the pavement. wandsworth.gov.uk

Building on up Schools across Wandsworth might look a little different over the next year after receiving £2.3million in funding from the council to complete building projects. Planned changes are already in the pipeline for many schools, including Sheringdale Primary School, which will get £200,000 to help increase the school’s capacity, and Nightingale School on Wandsworth Common, which will combine its own money with £179,000 from the council to remodel the building and make it more suitable for school usage. wandsworth.gov.uk

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supporting the floors above exposed, rather than boxed in. Alex even went to the trouble of creating his own kitchen needed someone they could trust and light fittings for use above the new who could make decisions on their behalf, kitchen island and extension. “They were as although their base is in Clapham, they made out of some old plumbing fittings both travel a lot with work. and Kilner jars.” The refurbishment project was to The finished kitchen – which create a side return extension and then certainly has the wow-factor – is reconfigure the ground floor around impressive and wonderfully different. the newly created footprint. “We It’s clear that it’s been well thought out always wanted an open-plan space for from concept to completion. When socialising. We both used to live in San asked what the clients’ highlights Francisco, so this certainly influenced were of the finished kitchen, they said: “It’s hard to choose our favourite, but we love the concrete floor and brick column.” All in all, what was it that Alex and Amber liked most about the process? “The great thing about using a Project Manager was that it was hassle-free. Clara Bee made what could have been our ideas of an industrial feel for our REFURBISHMENT SPECIALISTS a stressful project into an enjoyable new kitchen area. ” The Clara Bee team experience, and we now have the kitchen worked with Alex and Amber initially we’ve always wanted,” Alex comments. to help them develop the full scope of Trevor was also pleased with the the project, including ideas for changes outcome, saying: “Alex and Amber were to the patio garden to complement the great to work with, they had a clear plan from the outset and were open with me about what design elements they were confident with and the areas where they needed help. As the project started to come together, it’s the finishing touches of colour and furnishings that make the difference. For me, what makes this type of work more enjoyable than my old job in the City is seeing a client’s vision explored to the full and then making it happen for them – and in terms of job satisfaction, you can’t get better than that.”

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ou may remember The Journal’s article last year, when we spoke with home refurbishment specialists Claire and Trevor Burrage about their Interior Design and Project Management business, Clara Bee. Trevor left his job in the City to grow the Project Management side of the business, along with his wife Claire. One year on, and Clara Bee is clearly striking the right note with their busy client base, providing a one-stop shop for home improvement. The Journal caught up with Trevor when he recently completed a building project for one of his clients on Lavender Hill. Alex and Amber, the homeowners of the property, say: “We were interested in Clara Bee for Project Management, their range of services was of interest and they also have a well-established network of good trade contacts in south-west London. We were also impressed with Trevor’s knowledge of the process and attention to detail.” Alex and Amber

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Spring into action

27 APR

APR Lambeth’s environment officer Dr Iain Boulton will be dusting off his walking boots to take you on a (hopefully) sunny spring walk around Clapham Common. Together you’ll be looking out for the main bird species around at the moment, finding out where you can find different birds on the Common, what you can do to encourage and protect them as well as learn more about what the future holds for our feathered friends. 10am, meet at Clapham Common Bandstand, Clapham Common, Windmill Drive, SW4 9DE, claphamsociety.com

The last laugh If you were to ‘accidentally’ miss the last train home on 27 April, it wouldn’t be the end of the world – you can always catch the Laugh Train Home where you’ll find Adam Bloom waiting to make you smile. Having appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News and Mock the Week, Adam is a familiar face on the comedy circuit and he’ll be using his usual wit and charm at The Four Thieves pub. He’ll be joined by Diane Spencer, Alistair Williams and MC Robyn Perkins who no doubt will have you laughing all the way to the train station. £6, 8.30-10.30pm, The Four Thieves, 51 Lavender Gardens, SW11 1DJ, laughtrainhome.com

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EVENTS Together again

28 & 29 APR

Is your old guitar gathering dust in the corner? Is your drum kit a forgotten past-time and is your once muchloved piano looking lonely in the living room? Putting the Band Back Together, a performance created by Unfolding Theatre, explores why so many of us have stopped playing our favourite instruments and suggests what it might take to get us all making music again. Pay what you can, 9pm, Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, SW11 5TN, 020 7223 2223, bac.org.uk

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Knife and fork at the ready

Bespoke catering company The Pickled Fork APR is back with another monthly pop-up event at Bean & Hop in Earlsfield. Founder Alex Motture will be serving up a seasonal four-course meal of contemporary, creative English-themed food. Set in a laid-back informal environment, you’ll get to meet Alex as he talks you through how each dish has been created. £35 per person, 7pm, Bean & Hop, 424-426 Garratt Lane, SW18 4HN, 07523 110 860, thepickledfork.com

CALENDAR A selection of the best happenings in the area

Back to the drawing board

11,18

& 25 Unleash your creativity this month at a APR tutored life-drawing class at The County Arms. On selected dates there are short post-work sessions or longer evening classes for you to choose from, where you can head along for a drink and some drawing. All the essentials you’ll need, including a stand-up easel, a variety of life models, professional tutors and that allimportant pencil, will be provided. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced artist, everyone is welcome. £12, 7-9pm, The County Arms, 345 Trinity Road, SW18 3SH, 020 8874 8532, benedictromain.wix.com/ lifedrawing / countyarms.co.uk

All the fun of the fair

6-8 APR

The travelling circus is coming to town this month, with Storystock at Clapham Omnibus. The three-day event will see the literary world brought to life for children of all ages, with live shows, talks, an all-day doodling café, a bookshop with surprise author signings, and much more. The Secret Garden will unfold into a magical musical adventure; The Clangers will make a triumphant return and The Gruffalo, The Tiger Who Came to Tea and the Blue Kangaroo will all make a special appearance in the story tent. See website for ticket prices and times, 1 Clapham Common Northside, SW4 0QW, 020 7498 4699, omnibusclapham.org / storystock.co.uk

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his April marks the 90th birthday of the Queen, and although she is lucky enough to have two celebrations, The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair is celebrating her birthday this month. A touch of the regal is brought to the fair with exhibitors showcasing relevant designs and works of art. You’ll know you’ve made a grand entrance as soon as you enter the foyer, as exhibitors will be showcasing their royal-themed objects, including those relating to the Royal Collection, palaces and homes. Visitors will find items such as ceremonial seating (chairs from the 1953 coronation and the 1969 investiture of the Prince of Wales), or classic furniture such as the Carlton House desk, an early 19th-century design associated with the London residence of the Prince Regent, later George IV. As well as the Royal collection, attendees will be able to browse pieces for their gardens, which is great timing, especially with spring being officially here. These will include accessories such as planters, urns and statuary, stone benches, metal tables and unusual objects, including

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a touch of class The Decorative Antiques and Textiles Fair, brings a royal theme to proceedings Francesca lee

antique or industrial-metal window frames re-glazed with mirrored glass which are a great addition in small town gardens, where they can create the illusion of a larger space. From period shop signs and advertising accessories to taxidermy, objets trouvés and fossils, you’ll find lots of unusual works for your home or garden. And you may even spot a celebrity or two, as David Beckham is a past visitor. There’s easy access from Chelsea, Sloane Square and Knightsbridge, with a frequent courtesy shuttle service to the fair from outside the Sloane Square Hotel. Delicious food from Megan’s Kitchen is available all day, while on-site packing and shipping facilities make life easy for international and UK buyers. And if you fancy a walk with your canine companion in Battersea Park before or after, you can also bring your dog into the fair, as long as it’s on a lead. We can’t think of a better day out. £10 on the door including catalogue, which gives re-admission The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair, 19-24 April, Tuesday 12noon- 8pm, Wednesday and Thursday 11am- 8pm, Friday & Saturday 11am- 7pm, Sunday 11am6pm, Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, SW11, 020 7616 9327, decorativefair.com

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The king of

clapham Mr Clapham himself, George Owen, tells us about saving the Old Library, receiving an MBE and singing with the greats emily adams

f you’re a resident of Clapham, then you’ve probably stumbled across the name George Owen. He’s the one who helped save Clapham Old Library; the one who helped create Clapham’s very own multi-arts centre, and the one you’ve probably seen walking along the Common on a Sunday morning.

George Owen has come a long way from his modest beginnings as a young choirboy in North Wales, and having been recently awarded an MBE for his services to the arts and to the community of Clapham, he is showing no signs of slowing down. “When I set out on this journey, I never expected it to result in going to the Palace and

meeting members of the Royal Family,” he says. “It was quite overwhelming.” Having studied history and education at Cardiff University, George started his career teaching liberal studies at a further education college. “I could be teaching anything from poetry to how to do your tax returns,” he laughs. “I taught a group of Nigerian naval officers and I think I learnt more from them than they learnt from me!” Although he enjoyed teaching, George’s career was about to take a very different turn: “It was more practical to be a teacher but in the back of my mind I really wanted to be a singer.” While at university, he also studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and from there, his career soared. He landed a role in a small opera company which toured the country, followed by a place at the Opéra de Nice in France, and when he auditioned for the Royal Opera House, he got accepted. “I sang in Italy, in Florence and Livorno, in Japan and in Israel with Aled Jones in 1982,” he says, almost in disbelief. “At

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George with his wife Angela after receiving his MBE

the Royal Opera House, you get to meet all the world’s stars,” and he goes on to tell me how he has sung with the likes of Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras – famously known as The Three Tenors. With years of experience as a professionally trained opera singer who has travelled all around the world, why has he chosen to settle in Clapham? It was here, he tells me, that he met his wife Angela, who also works in the arts. She specialises in making theatre wigs, has worked alongside Cameron Mackintosh on productions such as Mary Poppins, and has also received an MBE; together, they’re a formidable duo. George has lived in Clapham since 1992 and is dedicated to helping the local area. When the council decided to build a new library on Clapham High Street, the original public library became redundant – and so together, the concerned residents responded. In a seven-year campaign, George, along with other local people, fought

“It was more practical to be a teacher but in the back of my mind I really wanted to be a singer” hard to keep the library in the hands of the residents. At one point, they were given just three weeks to prove they had the means to turn the library into an arts venue but Lambeth Council listened and as a result they won the bid in 2012. “In those three weeks, we raised £150,000,” George tells me. It is because of that funding and support, and George, that we now have Clapham Omnibus. From a concerned resident to chairman of the arts centre, George is still very active in the running of Omnibus. He describes it like his own child, now being managed and run by a professional team, so where does that leave him? “I see myself in the grandparent role,” he says, adding: “but

I’m here most days to answer anyone’s questions,” just as he’s busy doing today. “It has been a steep learning curve,” he says. “There were some thin periods and people said this will never happen.” Now, three years later, George has proven those people wrong. “For some reason, I stuck with it, I didn’t want to be beaten.” Seven years of campaigning is a considerable amount of time and effort for anyone, let alone a local resident, to invest in something so uncertain, so what kept him going? He thinks for a moment and then bursts into song, singing: “Patience and fortitude, and things will come your way,” from a song by The Andrews Sisters which he fondly remembers, and I get a glimpse of the former singer, ever-present in the background, and I hope that perhaps we’ll see him gracing the stage of Omnibus some day soon. As a registered charity, Omnibus only receives funding from donations and ticket sales, but years later, it’s still standing. “We’re treading a tightrope, but we’re still here,” says George defiantly, and with plans to expand Omnibus, I think it’s clear to say George wouldn’t go down without a fight. They even count Sir Michael Gambon and Matthew Warchus, artistic director of the Old Vic, among their patrons and they’re launching a Brighter Futures project, to make the arts accessible to more people in the community. George may be a Welshman through and through and he may have travelled the world with his opera singing career, but now with an MBE to his name for his services to Clapham, he’s definitely here to stay. There’s no doubt in my mind that he will always be a concerned local resident, looking out for the community, and more often than not, if he’s not doing the weekly quiz in the Daily Telegraph at the Rose and Crown, you’ll find him walking across the Common to his second home, Omnibus. 1 Clapham Common Northside, SW4 0QW, 020 7498 4699, omnibus-clapham.org

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Jog on Are you stuck running the same route? If so, why not take a nosy at other people’s trails or create your own? Walk Jog Run allows you to calculate your distance, pace, track the number of calories you burn and explore new routes while tracking your runs in a training diary. You can also compete against other members to see who gets the quickest time on a specific run. On your marks, get set, go! walkjogrun.net

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health & fitness From personal training to new gyms in the area, the Journal brings you all the latest local fitness news

I like to move it If you’re pressed for time to go to the gym, then make the gym go to you. E-Pulsive is a new electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) training method, which aims to give users a full body workout using impulse currents. Personal training with a difference, the one-to-one sessions are offered in transport one to three zones in the comfort of your own home. It is claimed that 20 minutes of EMS training equates to six hours of conventional workouts. e-pulsive.co.uk

A breath of fresh air Now that it’s officially spring, it’s time to get out into the great outdoors. And what better way to blow the cobwebs away than with a creative personal training session with everything from pull-up bars to balance beams, obstacle courses to pole climbs? Taking place in the area’s many green spaces such as Battersea Park and Clapham and Wandsworth Commons, Muddy Plimsolls will push you to your limits and then some. muddyplimsolls.com

Time is of the essence Sometimes there aren’t enough hours in the day, so it’s no surprise that some shops and outlets are now offering 24-hour services. Scheduled to open on 11 April, The Gym in Southfields will offer its clients 24-hour access. Now there are no excuses. And unlike other gyms, members aren’t tied to a contract. Bonus. From £10.99, 231 Wimbledon Park Road, Southfields, SW18 5RJ, thegymgroup.com

Yoga Union Yoga Union is a small independent practice set up by Sharon Carter, who was born in Brazil to English parents. She has lived in London for 23 years and now teaches yoga across south London, but she doesn’t just teach one type of yoga. Sharon believes in encouraging students to explore movement by releasing tension and through controlled breathing. Classes are open to all ages and abilities and will challenge students both physically and mentally. See website for locations, 07778 403 578, yogaunion.co.uk

Fred’s London Run by fitness guru Fred Ferge, Fred’s London describes itself as a ‘friendly boutique fitness studio’. Located in Battersea Reach, Fred works closely with clients to help them achieve the results they want. Fred offers a wide range of programmes, whether you want to build up muscle and strength, tone up, prepare for a marathon or just learn more about living an all-round healthier lifestyle. Unit E, Baltimore House, Juniper Drive, SW18 1TS, 020 3581 3116, fredslondon.co.uk

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in good shape Small independent fitness studios are popping up left, right and centre, and our local area is full of them. Here’s our round-up of the best places and people to help you get fit and healthy for summer emily adams

SW Power Yoga In a small studio in Battersea, you’ll find Richard Timu, who discovered yoga after having a stroke at the age of 34. Yoga helped him to refocus his mind and recover his communication skills. Now he’s transformed his life from a stressed City banker to a relaxed, stress-free yoga teacher. Having studied a variety of yoga styles, he’s now teaching others what he’s learnt. Richard has classes to help with insomnia, Broga (yoga for men) and for women pre and post-natal. The Chapel, Top Floor, Katherine Low Settlement, 108 Battersea High Street, SW11 3HP, 07702 111 276, swpoweryoga.com

Richard Timu

fun for all Local Motion London offers a little bit of everything, from bespoke fitness coaching to group classes and restorative therapies in a small space located in the heart of Wandsworth. At this fitness studio, it’s not just about training the body, but about training the brain too. There’s a choice of Pilates, hand balancing, FlowFit and TacFit among others, and while they might sound unusual and daunting, they focus on natural movement and gymnastic strength. If you want to try just one of the classes, you can simply pay and go, or choose from one of the flexible class packages, no matter your ability. 1st Floor, 52 Garratt Lane, SW18 4TF 020 8870 6548, localmotionlondon.com

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challenge yourself Matt Hudson tells the Journal about his sporting events business, Total Motion Events francesca lee

alham resident Matt Hudson is an inspiration. After a 20-year career in the City, 15 years of that working in equities, he made the brave move of leaving his job and following his passion to set up an events company called Total Motion Events. “I felt my role was changing at work and my heart just wasn’t in it any more,” he tells me. However, Matt put a lot of time and investment into making the big move. “In 2014 I joined an organisation called Escape the City and attended a careers talk with Rikke Hansen. There was some great advice on offer; part of that was to trial my new career, so in 2015 I road-tested a few events in Wandsworth and one in the City and knew from then that it was the right decision.” Matt, who has competed in various marathons, triathlons, a half ironman, Etape du Tour and a charity row from the Houses of Parliament to the Eiffel Tower for Ickle Pickles, not only organises events himself but also does them for corporates, health clubs and charities. At the moment he’s organising one on behalf of a local school whereby the kids either run or scooter five kilometres in Dulwich Park to raise money for two charities. Matt is also putting on a summer event for Attraction Tickets Direct, based in the heart of Clapham Old Town, which will have a physical

This image: Celebrations at the top of The Broadgate Tower in November 2015 Below: Kids take on the stair climb challenge, competing with their mums!

“It’s a great distance especially for people who are going into the triathlon season”

challenge to it, and will be raising money for the charity it supports, Just a Drop. Next month, Matt is holding an aquathlon at Tooting Lido, in conjunction with the South London Swimming Club. Held on 14 May, it will be a 810m swim (nine lengths of the lido), followed by a 7.3km run around Tooting Common. “It’s a great distance, especially for people who are going into the triathlon season. The event is professionally chip-timed, offers SLSC membership as first prize and as it’s being held in the morning, it also means participants have the rest of the day to enjoy,” he says. Total Motion Events is also hosting an aquathlon to support the Ickle Pickles children’s charity on 17

September, which will be a 450m swim and 5km run. If that isn’t enough, Total Motion Events is also organising The Broadgate Tower Stair Climb on 29 May in association with Give Them a Sporting Chance and The Asian Oceanian Vertical Marathon Association offering travel packages to China as first prize. “There are 877 steps, so it’s quite a challenge,” he tells me. “Stair climbs are very popular in the US, Asia and Europe and I’m helping to bring them over to London. It makes sense with all the fantastic buildings we have.” To enter or for more information on Total Motion Events, visit totalmotionevents.co.uk

Slice of heaven Have you ever wished pizzas came bigger than the average 16 inches? A new American-style pizza restaurant is offering hefty 20-inch pizzas. It’s not your normal, run-of-themill restaurant either – Joe Public is in a converted public toilet next to Clapham Common; but don’t let that put you off. It’s brought to you by the successful neighbouring bar WC, which also started life as a public convenience. If you just want a slice of the action, there’s a grab-and-go option too, served in boxes designed by local artists. joepublicpizza.com

Wake up and smell the coffee Based in Clapham, Zabu Coffee is here to save you on those tough Monday mornings with a monthly delivery of coffee from around the world. Every month you’ll receive a choice of either ground coffee or coffee beans, delivered to your home or workplace, along with tasting notes and an origin factsheet that’ll all fit neatly through your letterbox. The new introductory offer gives you two different blends and your very own electric grinder, ready for all those monthly deliveries. Introductory offer of £13.98 per month, see website for details, zabucoffee.co.uk

[news]

food & drink New restaurants and tasty treats in the local area

New kid on the block Balham has recently welcomed another new restaurant to the area, with the addition of Dirty Burger to the Chicken Shop site, making it the sixth establishment to offer the Dirty Burger menu, famed for its oneof-a-kind cooking method, the 50-cover restaurant is inspired by 1950s American general stores. Choose from the signature Dirty Burger Cheeseburger, Dirty Bacon or vegetarian Dirty Cop-Out, each in a soft roll with a slight glaze on top. 7a Chestnut Grove, SW12 8JA, chickenshop.com

[LIFESTYLE]

[interview]

just my cup of tea The Journal sits down with tea specialist, historian and author Jane Pettigrew to talk about (and drink) the nation’s favourite beverage emily adams

have never met someone who loves their job and knows as much about it as Jane Pettigrew. She’s a historian, specialist, teacher and author, on something we all know and love; in fact, you may be holding a cup as you read this. It’s what we reach for when we need waking up, when we want to relax or when we want to sit and catch up with friends. It is, of course, the nation’s favourite – a cup of tea. For 32 years now, Tooting resident Jane has been in the industry, educating people on everything there is to know about tea. She’s won awards, including Best Tea Educator and Best Tea Personality; she’s recently set up the UK Tea Academy to pass on her wisdom; she’s written 15 books (and counting) on every aspect of tea known to man; and in the January Honours List she was awarded the British Empire Medal for her services to the tea industry. I meet Jane at her home in Tooting and, as I’d hoped, she offers me a brew. A timer goes off after three minutes, the optimum time in which to brew the

leaves – a method I shall religiously adopt from now on. I’m nervous about how to drink it, almost as though I’m tasting wine in front of a sommelier. “Wait until it cools,” says Jane, “and then slurp it happily,” she grins. We drink Indonesian Oolong tea in little oriental-style bowls, and the flavour is surprisingly strong. I instantly feel bad about every badly brewed tea I’ve made and think what a waste they have all been. As I sip my perfectly made tea, thinking about what I’ve already learnt in just 10 minutes in Jane’s company, I

idea being that people would call each other and say ‘see you at Tea Time!’” They produced a book based on the recipes used in the shop, with a bit of history added in, and that’s when Jane started doing some research. “I thought it was absolutely fascinating and had no idea about it, which is

“The Chinese are said to have been drinking tea for 5,000 years” wonder how exactly someone turns it into a career. Jane tells me that it all started with three friends who loved having tea together. “We just thought ‘wouldn’t it be fun to have a tea shop,’” she says, and so that’s what they did. Some of you may remember a quirky and theatrical Art Deco café in Clapham in the ’80s. “We were hugely popular,” Jane tells me, “the

true for so many people.” “You get attracted to tea for whatever reason and suddenly you find yourself in this massive world where there is so much to know and so much to enjoy,” she continues. After Jane has given me a brief history of tea, I can feel myself getting drawn into it too. “The Chinese are said to have been drinking tea for

5,000 years,” she tells me, “but people really only started to get into speciality teas and the correct way to serve it in the ’90s,” she adds. Jane teaches me about the six categories of tea: black, green, oolong, white, yellow and dark teas, which are aged over a number of years. She tells me about the health benefits associated with it and why it’s always been the chosen drink in Zen Buddhist monasteries and temples for its calming qualities. “Tea has this magic ability that gives people a sense of wellbeing,” she says. “It wakes you up but it also calms you down. It’s a very contradictory drink, but that’s what makes it so exceptional.” And just like that, I’m hooked. Please can someone put the kettle on? I’ve got a lot of research to do. janepettigrew.com / ukteaacademy.co.uk

[food & drink]

New kid on the

block

Pharmacy 2, the new restaurant from Damien Hirst and Mark Hix serving classic British and European cuisine, is now open at Vauxhall’s Newport Street Gallery Gabriella Kane

alking through Vauxhall and into the Newport Street Gallery, you may think you’ve stumbled across a swanky chemistry lab or space-age clinic. The décor at Pharmacy 2, the new restaurant inside Damien Hirst’s Newport Street Gallery, is pure pharmaceutical chic, with shelves stocked full of pharmacy staples: pillboxes, ointments and medicine bottles. The etched-glass windows depict DNA strands while the terrazzo floor is inlaid with individually crafted pill designs. At the bar, under a green neon prescription cross, you can perch on giant tablets of Proloprim while you wait for the barman ( fittingly dressed in a white coat) to dispense a refreshing concoction. Despite appearances, this is certainly no place to pick up aspirin. Pharmacy 2 is the creation of artist Damien Hirst – and a reincarnation of his previous pharmacyinspired restaurant that had a short-lived run in the 1990s, which pays homage to Hirst’s clinical obsessions. The restaurant is a collaboration between Hirst and chef Mark Hix and serves classic British and European food that’s sure to perk up all sorts of ailments. For Hirst, entering back into the London restaurant scene with Mark Hix at his side is a sweet union of craft and culinary zest. “Pharmacy 2 combines two

of my greatest passions: art and food. I’ve always loved Mark as a chef and his approach to food, so it’s great we’re working together on this,” says Hirst. Hirst originally went into the restaurant business with PR guru Matthew Freud, when they opened Pharmacy in Notting Hill in 1998 – an ultra-concept restaurant filled with pseudo-scientific pharmacy-themed, items. Hitting the scene during the frenzied heights of Britpop, it was the place to be seen, with the Notting Hill crowd and celebrities such as Madonna,

All images courtesy of Prudence Cuming Associates © 2H Restaurant Ltd.

[LIFESTYLE]

David Bowie and Kate Moss filing through the doors to dabble in the range of cocktails, including a special called Voltarol Retarding Agent. It was an iconic hang-out – riotously imaginative and anti-establishment – but things began to slump after the Royal Pharmaceutical Society complained that the design, and the name, could mislead anyone intending to purchase a box of Solpadeine or collect their supply of contraceptives. Guests lost interest and began to move eastwards to Shoreditch and, in 2003, the pill-shaped ashtrays were auctioned and the restaurant was closed. Now that the focus is on the food, Pharmacy 2 will be a more sober environment. Visitors will be able to look around the gallery, where Hirst’s art is exhibited, before feasting on the likes of Launceston lamb pie and farm duck curry with crispy apple pakora. With Hirst and Hix’s fresh new approach to dining, it seems that good food really is the best medicine. Pharmacy 2, Newport Street, Vauxhall, SE11, pharmacyrestaurant.com

[LIFESTYLE]

Summer of Love French fashion house Chloé has journeyed across the Atlantic to sunny California in order to create its effortlessly elegant S/S16 wardobe for girls. Like the adult line, the latest collection employs a warm colour palette of gold, powder pink and ocean blue, and comprises a selection of casual separates, delicate chiffon blouses and floaty dresses featuring feminine details such as floral embroidery and braided denim. Available at childrensalon.com

Tiny Tales Make sure bedtime stories are a hit by taking note of who is nominated for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2016. Now in its 12th year, the award celebrates burgeoning talent in three categories: illustrated books, younger fiction and older fiction. Judged by the store’s own booksellers, the shortlist is made up of a host of titles that are perfect for little bookworms. waterstones.com

[news]

kids’ corner Treats for the little ones this April

April showers Spring may have officially arrived but we all know that doesn’t guarantee blue skies and warmer days, so it’s probably best to be prepared for some April showers. Due to popular demand, Muddy Puddles has brought back its Packable Puddle Pac. If your little one loves to venture outside, they can keep warm and dry in a waterproof, lightweight all-in-one suit and, when the explorer finally tires, you can neatly fold it away for another day. £25, muddypuddles.com

Branching out

Courtesy of Leonie Freeman

If you fancy bringing a bit of the outdoors indoors, try this sweet woodland tree shelf from JoJo Maman Bébé made from 100 per cent poplar plywood for spring. It’s ideal for displaying small ornaments and keepsakes, photos and toys, and it’s a clever yet charming way to add a little extra storage and decoration to your little one’s room. £49, Woodland Tree Wall Shelf, 72 Northcote Road, SW11 6QL, 020 7223 8510, jojomamanbebe.co.uk

[LIFESTYLE]

Trading in town Winner of the Best Children’s Retailer for the last three years in a row, the Great Little Trading Company has made the exciting decision to open its first store, and best of all, it’ll be on Buckhold Road in Wandsworth. The flagship showroom will give customers a personal oneto-one shopping experience and allow them to see and try out the full range of children’s furniture, storage and beautiful wooden toys. Welcome to Wandsworth. Opens 29 April, 12 Buckhold Road, SW18 4GP, gltc.co.uk

Purr-fect Pals Make a Splash Summer is well and truly on its way, so dive in to Sunuva’s new 2016 collection, which has an amazing selection of swimwear on offer for children of all ages. For girls, there are statement watermelon prints, as well as pieces that draw on Mexican folk culture, while the boys can choose from designs featuring exotic animal patterns (inspired by the Costa Rican jungle), or opt for more classic Riviera-influenced pieces. For the first time, Sunuva is launching a ‘mini-me’ capsule collection for parents who want to join in with the summer fun and coordinate with their children. This includes matching tie-dye dresses for mothers and daughters, and tailored swim shorts for fathers and sons. From £29, sunuva.com

Wherever Karl Lagerfeld goes, you can be sure that just a few whiskers away is his beloved cat Choupette. And now children can have their very own feline friend too because the designer has just released a toy version of his pet as part of his new kids’ collection. Made from cotton poplin, the soft toy has been formally dressed in black tie to match its designer’s own staple uniform. £36, available at melijoe.com/uk

[PROPERTY news]

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Important street plans affecting south west London

HERE TO HELP A new purpose-built Citizens Advice Bureau has opened in Battersea Library. The Mayor of Wandsworth, councillor Nicola Nardelli, opened the new centre last month. It’s located in an easy-to-find spot, is larger than its predecessor and aims to be more welcoming. The charity has helped more than 9,200 people over the past year, which is an increase of 15 per cent on the previous year. In January, the opening times were increased and, since the longer hours have been in place, the service has assisted 25 per cent more local people than it had previously been able to, so its new home is a welcome move. The mayor said, when opening the office: “The council is proud of its long association and support for our local Citizens Advice service. I have great pleasure in opening these new premises here at Battersea Library. We have worked with libraries operator GLL and Citizens Advice Wandsworth

to make this happen and help improve access to much-needed advice services for local people.” wandsworthcabx.org.uk

MARKING A MILESTONE The Wandsworth town centre investment scheme has reached another milestone as it progresses towards completion. London and Quadrant Housing Trust recently acquired a development site in the heart of the town centre and will use the space to build around 200 new homes, a better public library, new shops and it’ll help fund improved teaching facilities at South Thames College. One of the project’s most interesting schemes is to transform the Old Burial Ground site on Garratt Lane. The idea is to make better use of the area, which is an underused green space. Other work includes creating new pedestrian links to provide direct access from the Old Burial Ground to the high street.

On the new route will be the new state-of-the-art library, which will open on to a new public square, which will have seating and play space for children under five. A dash of creativity will be added to the Old Burial Ground in the form of new features, including public art, and there are plans for additional seating. Of the new plans, leader of Wandsworth Council Ravi Govindia said: “This exciting development scheme will breathe new life into this important town centre green space. For many years it has been rather underused and seen by local people as little more than a convenient shortcut for those making the journey from Garratt Lane to St Ann’s Hill.” That’s not all; the development will see three old office blocks replaced with four new buildings, designed and constructed to a very high-quality degree. The buildings include the replacement of Welbeck House with a four-storey building (rising to seven storeys at the back of the building), with a new retail outlet on its ground floor. The old housing department offices on Garratt Lane will be replaced with a building with retail space at ground level, and two large buildings will be set back from the street and will house the library and new homes above it. A quarter of the new homes to be built as part of the scheme will be offered to local residents to rent or buy at a discounted rate, and work is expected to begin on the project later this year. There’s plenty of additional regeneration going on around the area, including Wandsworth Business Village, Ram Brewery site, Lyon House and The Filaments on Buckhold Road. There are also reports that Transport for

[PROPERTY]

PLANNING APPLICATIONS REGISTERED: 7 March ADDRESS: Dawnay Road, SW18 PROPOSAL: Erection of single-storey rear extension. REGISTERED: 9 March ADDRESS: Lysias Road, SW12 PROPOSAL: Erection of single-storey rear/side extension. REGISTERED: 9 March ADDRESS: Mellison Road, SW17 PROPOSAL: Demolish existing singlestorey residential building. Erection of a two-storey one-bedroom house. REGISTERED: 11 March ADDRESS: Haydon Way, SW11 PROPOSAL: Erection of roof terrace within the roof slope accessed via new sliding doors and installation of new roof lights.

London is planning on redesigning the Wandsworth one-way system, taking traffic away from the high street and creating a more pleasant atmosphere for pedestrians. wandsworth.gov.uk

CUT-THROUGH CLOSURE Dr Johnson Avenue, the road that slices Tooting Common in half, is being discussed in council consultations for permanent closure. Councillors have agreed that the proposal to shut the road off would have to undergo a

six-month trial period before a final decision could be made. If it all goes ahead, the tarmac would be ripped up and replaced with grass and trees. The proposals are being discussed because 58 per cent of people who took part in a previous informal consultation supported the change. Moving traffic away from the common would create a more tranquil and peaceful area and encourage the growth and expansion of wildlife, said councillor Jonathan Cook. To find out more about the proposal, visit wandsworth.gov.uk/DrJ.

REGISTERED: 11 March ADDRESS: Lysias Road, SW12 PROPOSAL: Alterations including the erection of a roof extension across a two-storey addition at the rear of the property, with french doors and safety railings. Also planned: the erection of a single-storey side and rear extension, together with an excavation to create a basement, including the formation of a front lightwell.

PLANNed roadworks and closures 4-15 April

11-13 April

12-14 April

26-29 April

Boundaries Road, SW12

Ashbury Road, SW11

Edgeley Road, SW4

East Hill, SW18

New supply scheme,

Service pipe repair.

Safe Access to underground BT footway and

excavation in road.

Thames Water

carriageway boxes for fibre cabling and jointing.

UKPN East & Lon ltd

0845 9200 800

British Telecommunications

11-15 April

13-21 April

8-14 April

Almeric Road, SW11

Beechcroft Road, SW17

Anhalt Road, SW11

Installation of

Digital speed camera renewal scheme

Cavendish Road, SW4

Carriageway resurfacing.

new service.

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; carriageway and footway works.

Rectify reinstatement defect in carriageway.

Wandsworth

UKPN East & Lon ltd

Transport for London

Thames Water

020 8871 6000

0800 028 4587

0845 305 1234

0845 9200 800

0800 028 4587

0800 800 150 27-28 April

[property NEWS]

THE KNOW-HOW Property developments both local and London-wide

Courtesy of Battersea Power Station Development Company

Big brands banned as Battersea Power Station goes for a ‘village’ vibe Announcing the first commercial tenants at Battersea Power Station, the Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC) has confirmed which shops, restaurants and cafés will be moving into the first phase of the £9billion scheme, called Circus West. They’ve gone hard for a village vibe, with a butcher, baker, florist and a local pub, although the 25,000 residents will have to look elsewhere for a candlestick maker. BPSDC says the selection process was based on the “quality and individuality of the experience” that each can offer. Here’s who’s moving in… ■ Pedler Cru: Neighbourhood Eatery – offering seasonal ingredients and a daily changing menu

Courtesy of Battersea Power Station Development Company

[PROPERTY] ■ Vagabond: Wine Shop and Wine Bar – award-winning, independent hybrid wine shop and bar

■ The Village Hall (in partnership with Battersea Arts Centre): a dedicated space for events, arts, residents and visitors.

The Budget unmasked Jonathan Dyson describes the notable property changes in the latest budget

■ Allens of Battersea: Butcher – renowned London butcher providing quality meat but also offering butchery courses

The new businesses are due to open their doors in early 2017.

■ Flour Power City Bakery: Bakery and Café – organic bakery and all-day café serving delicious breads, pastries and cakes baked the artisan way

Battersea Power Station masterplan tweak adds more than 400 ‘smaller, lower-priced’ homes

a main residence and claim back the

The Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC) has confirmed a change of use on one part of the site and a change in floor-plan layout on another are now under consideration, “in order to facilitate an increased number of smaller, lowerpriced homes”. The amendment relates to Phase 3b (the southern tip of the new High Street nearest the tube station) and Phase 4 (a future phase to the east of the site, which has yet to be designed in any real detail) of the £8billion, 42-acre development. Documents filed with the council read: “The amendments to the masterplan will deliver more new homes that will meet London’s demand – houses for single people and couples, working and living in London.” A statement added: “These proposals do not relate to the Grade II-listed Power Station itself and do not relate to the northern end of the new High Street nearest the Power Station, which will be home to luxury hotel operator art’otel, as confirmed in October 2015.” A BPSDC spokesperson said: “The application to create an additional 400 homes by converting space originally allocated for a hotel and serviced apartments underlines the continuing strength of demand we are seeing for properties at Battersea Power Station. People buying at Battersea Power Station have seen average growth rates of 30 per cent or more, and with the arrival of the new tube station and wider improvements to the area these growth rates show no sign of abating.”

for a stamp duty refund if they sell an old

The Chancellor, George Osborne, has confirmed that the time you have to sell

■ The Coffeeworks Project: Coffee Shop – family-run, independent speciality coffee house showcasing the best coffee, tea and food in a friendly and relaxed environment ■ The General Store: General Store – diversely stocked shop and deli run by foodies who are passionate about the best produce and customer service ■ No29: A Modern Vision of the 21stCentury Pub – local, independent neighbourhood bar serving great food all day, established by Darwin and Wallace ■ Paul Edmonds: Hair Salon – luxury hair salon from leading hair stylist to the stars Paul Edmonds ■ Philippa Craddock: Florist – acclaimed British florist supplying luxury flowers

extra three per cent stamp duty has been extended to three years. Initially, the Treasury proposed allowing buyers to apply property within 18 months. This aimed to help those who hit delays in the selling process, have to move for work, or decide to bridge the gap when a chain falls apart. The time period has been extended to 36 months and will apply back to 25 November 2015. This change will apply to those selling a main property and buying a new one simultaneously, and also those who have more than one property and dispose of their main residence, giving them 36 months to buy before additional stamp duty is charged. Secondly, the initial consultation treated married couples as one unit, meaning that a buyer’s spouse couldn’t purchase a property in their name to avoid the extra charges. The Chancellor has made one change to this rule, where married couples who have separated and are living separately but not divorced will now be exempt from the extra charges. Osborne has cut his proposal that would have meant ‘significant investors’ – both companies and individuals – buying more than 15 properties were exempt from the extra three per cent stamp duty. There had been a loophole allowing buy-to-let investors to form a company and buy multiple properties to avoid extra tax. The initial consultation proposed that the stamp duty changes wouldn’t be imposed on individual investors or companies buying 15 or more properties, because ‘structural investors’ drive property building, but the policy document states developments would have likely remained attractive. It’s worth noting that buy-to-let and second homeowners were excluded from the capital gains tax cut from 28 per cent to 20 per cent. Jonathan Dyson is the area sales director of Hamptons International in Battersea, Balham and Clapham. Hamptons International, 98-100 Northcote Road, SW11 6QW, 020 7411 9965, hamptons.co.uk

DIRECTORY

All of the essentials are taken care of in our roundup for harmonious living

Lifesavers [CLEANING]

Cleaners Battersea 020 3404 2168 battersea-cleaners.co.uk

[COUNCIL]

Lambeth Council 18 Brixton Hill SW2 1RD 020 7926 1000 lambeth.gov.uk Wandsworth Council The Town Hall Wandsworth High Street SW18 2PU 020 8871 6000 wandsworth.gov.uk

[ELECTRICIAN]

Clapham Locksmiths 70 Larkhall Rise SW4 6LA 07706 533 488 / 020 7498 3747 clapham-locksmiths.co.uk

[FLORIST]

Oakley Locksmiths Ltd 81 Replingham Road SW18 5LU 020 8871 1238 oakleylocksmiths.co.uk

Battersea Flower Station 16 Winders Road SW11 3HE 0207 978 4253 batterseaflowerstation.co.uk

[DRY CLEANING]

Clapham Flowers Unit 1 Clapham South Station Nightingale Lane SW4 9AE 020 8673 2958 claphamflowers.co.uk

Fantasy Cleaners 020 7498 3355 fantasycleaners.com

The Flower Sanctuary 8 Hildreth Street SW12 9RQ 020 8675 3799 flowersanctuary.co.uk

Dry Cleaning Square drycleaningsquare.co.uk

[LOCKSMITH]

SW Bishop Electrical 90 Mallinson Road SW11 1 BN 020 7924 1421 swbishop.co.uk

[POST OFFICE]

Clapham Common Post Office 161-163 Clapham High Street SW4 7ST postoffice.co.uk

[MOVING SERVICES] Abels Moving Services UK Residential, European and International Removals & Storage 020 3773 5796 info@abels.co.uk abels.co.uk

[VETS AND PETS]

David Cuffe & Associates 52 Abbeville Road SW4 9NF 020 8772 9922 cuffevets.com

Battersea Post Office 202 Lavender Hill SW11 1AB postoffice.co.uk

Travel, Hotels & Social [HOTELS]

Brewers Inn 147 East Hill SW18 2QB 020 8874 4128 brewersinn.co.uk Crowne Plaza London Battersea Bridges Wharf SW11 3BE 020 7801 3500 crowneplaza.com Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & Spa 354 Queenstown Road SW8 4AE 020 7062 8000 pestana.com

The Alma 499 Old York Road SW18 1TF 020 8870 2537 almawandsworth.com

Max Travel 250 York Road SW11 3SJ 020 7095 0920 maxtravel.co.uk

The Lavender Guest House 18 Lavender Sweep SW11 1HA 020 7585 2767 thelavenderguesthouse.com

Original Travel 21 Ransomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dock 35-37 Parkgate Road SW11 4NP 020 3582 9511 originaltravel.co.uk

[TRAVEL AGENT] Flight Centre 14-16 Northcote Road SW11 1NX 0207 840 7948 flightcentre.co.uk

[local care] Caring Homes Home of Compassion High Street, Thames Ditton KT7 0TT 0808 223 5003 enquiries@caring homes.co.uk homeofcompassion.co.uk

[directory]

Education Busy Bees Dolphin House, Riverside West Smugglers Way SW18 1DE 020 8877 1135 busybeeschildcare.co.uk Eaton House The Manor 58 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9RU 020 7924 6000 eatonhouseschools.com

Emanuel School Battersea Rise SW11 1HS 020 8870 4171 emanuel.org.uk

The White House Preparatory 24 Thornton Road SW12 0LF 020 8674 9514 whitehouseschool.com

Thomas’s Battersea 28-40 Battersea High Street SW11 3JB 020 7978 0900 thomas-s.co.uk

Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9SD 020 7350 2452 parkgate-school.co.uk

The Baby Room 22-23 The Boulevard SW17 7BW 020 8675 7276 babyroom.co.uk

Wandsworth Preparatory School 2 Allfarthing Lane SW18 2PQ 020 8870 4133 wandsworthprep.com

Bolingbroke Medical Centre Wakehurst Road SW11 6BF 020 7801 1460 bolingbrokemedicalcentre.nhs.uk

Jo Partridge 9 Bellevue Road SW17 7EG 020 8682 1066 jopartridge.com

So Me Beauty and Wellness 21 Clapham High Street SW4 7TR 020 7720 3330 so-me.me

Thurleigh Road Practice 88a Thurleigh Road SW12 8TT 020 8675 3521 thurleighroadpractice.nhs.uk

Lemon Tree Health and Beauty 66 Webb’s Road SW11 6SE 020 7228 1020 lemontree-london.com

Tranquility Skin Care Centre 1 Bellevue Road SW17 7EG 020 8696 1700 tranquillitybeautyclinic.com

[HAIR/BEAUTY SALON]

Michaela Mitoi A2 Spinnaker House Battersea Reach, Juniper Drive SW18 1FR 020 7738 0304 michaelasalon.com

Verde 113 Northcote Road SW11 6PJ 020 7223 2095 verde.co.uk

Beauty, Health & Wellbeing [DENTIST]

Crescent Lodge Dental Practice 28 Clapham Common South Side SW4 9BN 020 7622 5333 dentistsw4.com Ethicare Dental 68 West Hill SW18 1RU 020 8870 5059 ethicaredental.co.uk Riverside Dental Spa 5B Hamilton House St George Wharf SW8 2LE 020 7091 0677 riversidedentalspa.com Trinity Fields Dental 194 Trinity Road SW17 7HR 020 8672 7766 trinityfieldsdental.co.uk

[DOCTORS]

Clapham Family Practice 89 Clapham High Street SW4 7DB 020 3049 6600 claphamfamilypractice.com The Awareness Centre 41 Abbeville Road SW4 9JX 020 8673 4545 theawarenesscentre.com

Anthony Laban Home 3 Bennet Court 1 Bellevue Road SW17 7EG 020 3475 6644 anthonylabanhome.com Charlotte Cave 17 The Polygon SW4 0JG 020 7622 4665 charlottecave.co.uk Gro - Battersea 4 Lavender Hill SW11 5RW 020 7585 1325 grolondon.co.uk Gro - Clapham 2 Voltaire Road SW4 6DH 020 7627 0169

Nirvana Health and Beauty 191 Garratt Lane SW18 4DR 020 8704 0034 nirvanahealthandbeauty.com Purity Skin Centre 95-97 Clapham High Street SW4 7TB 020 7622 3700 purityskincentre.com Rococo Salon 16 Webb’s Road SW11 1XJ 020 7223 0948 rococosalon.com

Willie Smarts 11 The Pavement SW4 0HY 020 7498 7771 williesmarts.co.uk Witches Hut - Balham 45 Balham High Road SW12 9AN 020 8673 3222 Witches Hut - Clapham 13 The Pavement SW4 OHY 020 7720 3666 witcheshut.com

[sports & recreation] Total Motion Events totalmotionevents.co.uk

Food & Drink Gail’s 64 Northcote Road SW11 6QL 020 7924 6330 gailsbread.co.uk

[BAKERY]

The Black Lab Coffee House 18 Clapham Common Southside SW4 7AB 020 7738 8441 blacklabcoffee.com

Le Petit Boulanger 25 Abbeville Road SW4 9LA 020 8675 9475 web.lepetitboulanger.co.uk

The Georgian 27 Balham Hill SW12 9DX 020 8675 4975 georgianrestaurant.co.uk

[BARS]

[CONFECTIONER]

Adventure Bar 89-91 Battersea Rise SW11 1HW 020 3640 3229 adventurebar.co.uk Graffiti Bar 561 Garratt Lane SW18 4SR 020 8944 9009 graffitibar.co.uk

Cake Boutique 31 Lavender Hill SW11 5QW 020 7228 0023

The Sun 47 Old Town SW4 0JL 020 7622 4980 thesunclapham.co.uk

The Avalon 16 Balham Hill SW12 9EB 020 8675 8613 theavalonlondon.com

[RESTAURANTS]

Tsunami 5-7 Voltaire Road SW4 6DQ 020 7978 1610 tsunamiclapham.co.uk

Ben’s Canteen 140 St John’s Hill SW11 1SL 020 7228 3260 benscanteen.com

[PUBS]

[CAFÉS]

Rosita and the Sherry Bar 124 Northcote Road SW11 6QU 020 7998 9093 rositasherry.net

[GREENGROCER]

The Bedford 77 Bedford Hill SW12 9HD 020 8682 8940 thebedford.co.uk

Brew 45 Northcote Road SW11 1NJ 020 7585 2198 brew-cafe.com

The Ship 41 Jews Row SW18 1TB 020 8870 9667 theship.co.uk

Balham Bowls Club 7-9 Ramsden Road SW12 8QX 020 8673 4700 balhambowlsclub.com

Whole Foods Market 305-311 Lavender Hill SW11 1LN 020 7585 1488 wholefoodsmarket.com

Rise 46 46 Battersea Rise SW11 1EE 020 7228 7676 rise46.com

No 32 The Old Town 32 The Pavement SW4 0JE 020 3535 0910 no32theoldtown.co.uk

DeRosier Chocolates 81 Revelstoke Road SW18 5NL 020 8947 4456 derosierchocolates.com

The 3 Monkeys 5 Fernlea Road SW12 9RT 020 8673 4447 the3monkeysbar.co.uk

The Doodle Bar 33 Parkgate Road SW11 4NP 020 7223 7115 thedoodlebar.com

The Regent 21 Chestnut Grove SW12 8JB 020 8772 0546 theregentbalham.co.uk

The Bolingbroke 174 Northcote Road SW11 6RE 020 7228 4040 thebolingbroke.com The Devonshire 39 Balham High Road SW12 9AN 020 8673 1363 devonshirebalham.co.uk The Draft House 94 Northcote Road SW11 6QW 020 7924 1814 drafthouse.co.uk The Magic Garden 231 Battersea Park Road SW11 4LG 020 7622 4844 magicgardenpub.com

Doukan 350 Old York Road SW18 1SS 020 8870 8280 Gazette 100 Balham High Road SW12 9AA 020 8772 1232 gazettebrasserie.co.uk Humble Grape 2 Battersea Rise SW11 1ED 020 3620 2202 humblegrape.co.uk Marco Polo on the River Eastfields Avenue SW18 1LP 020 8874 6800 marcopolo.uk.net

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Boutiques [FASHION]

Bunka 24 Bedford Hill SW12 9RG 020 8675 2345 bunka.co.uk Denner Cashmere 114 St John’s Hill SW11 1SJ 0844 922 0058 dennercashmere.co.uk Ethical Collection ‘Bringing beautiful items, talented artisans and designers to new markets’ ethicalcollection.com

Iris Fashion 97 Northcote Road SW11 6PL 020 7924 1836 irisfashion.co.uk

Petit Bateau 133 Northcote Road, SW11 6PX 020 7228 7233 petit-bateau.co.uk

Siena 18 Bellevue Road SW17 7EG 020 8767 1961 sienafashions.com

Jigsaw 73 Northcote Road SW11 6PJ 020 7223 8972 jigsaw-online.com

Question Air 143-145 Northcote Road SW11 6PX 020 7924 6948 question-air.com

The Collection 47 Prince of Wales Mansions SW11 4BH 020 3602 3204 thecollection-london.com

Katharine Bird 20 Battersea Rise SW11 1EE 020 7228 2235 katharinebird.co.uk

Shipton and Heneage 117 Queenstown Road SW8 3RH 020 7738 8484 shipton.com

Trotters 86 Northcote Road SW11 6QN 020 7585 0572 trotters.co.uk

The Paint House 52 Northcote Road SW11 1PA 020 7924 5118 thepainthouse.com

Home & Culture Braemar Antiques 113 Northcote Road SW11 6PW 020 7924 5628 braemar-antiques.com

[ANTIQUES]

Arc 3 Chartered Architects 66 Clapham Common SW4 9SB 020 8777 4000 arc3-architects.co.uk

[ARCHITECTS]

Kristin Hjellegjerde 533 Old York Road SW18 1TG 020 8875 0110 kristinhjellegjerde.com

Les Sardines 42 Queenstown Road SW8 3RY 020 7738 8499 lessardines.co.uk

Foster & Partners 22 Hester Road SW11 4AN 020 7738 0455 fosterandpartners.com

Aspace 144 Northcote Road SW11 6RD 020 7228 3074 aspace.co.uk

All Good Gifts 65 Northcote Road SW11 1NP 020 7223 8257 allgoodgifts.co.uk

Northcote Road Antiques Market 155a Northcote Road SW11 6QB 020 7228 6850 northcoteroadantiques.co.uk

Granit Chartered Architects Studios 18-19 16 Porteus Place SW4 OAS 020 7924 4555 granit.co.uk

Eclectic Interiors 65 Abbeville Road SW4 9JW 020 8673 0572 eclecticinteriors.co.uk

Chalk 41 Replingham Road SW18 5LT 020 8870 6125 chalkgifts.co.uk

Robert Young Antiques 68 Battersea Bridge Road SW11 3AG 020 7228 7847 robertyoungantiques.com

[ART GALLERY & consultancy]

Quirky Dovetail 24 Ritherdon Road SW17 8QD 020 8682 2522 quirkydovetail.co.uk

[interior design]

Tonsley Fine Art and Antiques 338 Old York Road SW18 1SS 020 8870 3991 tonsleyfineartandantiques.co.uk

The Art Movement 61 Queenstown Road SW8 3RG 07973 692 494 art-movement.com

[FURNITURE]

Revamp Interiors 33 Bellevue Road SW17 7EF 020 8767 7222 revampinteriors.co.uk

[GIFT SHOP]

Clara Bee 126 Ritherdon Road, SW17 8QQ 07974 759 428 clarabee.com

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SOUTH WEST PROPERTY Showcasing the finest homes and property in the area

Your Local Agents Douglas & Gordon

Clapham 30 Abbeville Road SW4 9NG 020 8675 4400 (sales) 020 8675 0888 (lettings)

Battersea Park 236 Battersea Park Road SW11 4ND 020 7720 8077 (sales) 020 7498 5243 (lettings) Battersea 128 Northcote Road SW11 6QZ 020 7924 2000 (sales) 020 7924 2002 (lettings) Southfields & Earlsfield 24 Replingham Road SW18 5LR 020 8874 8822 (sales) 020 8874 8844 (lettings) Balham 81 Nightingale Lane SW12 8NX 020 8673 0191 (sales) 020 8673 0191 (lettings) douglasandgordon.com

Carter Jonas | Sullivan Thomas

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Hamptons

Battersea & Wandsworth 98-100 Northcote Road SW11 6QW 020 7411 9965 Clapham 27-31 The Pavement SW4 0JE 020 7717 5295 Balham 11-13 Bedford Hill SW12 9ET 020 8970 7002 Earlsfield 350-352 Garrett Lane SW18 4ES hamptons.co.uk

Knight Frank

Battersea & London Riverside 7a Albion Riverside 8 Hester Road SW11 4AX 020 3597 7670 Clapham 11 The Polygon SW4 0JG 020 3667 6750 Wandsworth 26 Bellevue Road SW17 7EB 020 8682 7777 knightfrank.co.uk

Marsh & Parsons

John Thorogood

Battersea 140 Northcote Road SW11 6QZ 020 7228 7474 john-thorogood.co.uk

JOHNS&CO

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Balham 45 Balham Hill SW12 9DR 020 8673 4377

Battersea 118 Northcote Road SW11 6QP 020 7228 9292 Clapham 28 Old Town SW4 0LB 020 7501 3666 Tooting 29-31 Upper Tooting Road SW17 7TS 020 8767 3655 marshandparsons.co.uk

9 ElmsCourt

Vauxhall Vintage House 36-37 Albert Embankment SE1 7TL 020 3189 0164 9elmscourt.co.uk

Rymer Irens

Wandsworth Common 34 Bellevue Road SW17 7EF 020 8767 2222 rymer-irens.com

Savills

Battersea 99 Northcote Road SW11 6PR 020 3428 2222 Battersea Bridge 62-64 Battersea Bridge Road SW11 3AG 020 3430 6900 Battersea Park 238A Battersea Park Road SW11 4NG 020 3402 1900 Clapham 57-59 Nightingale Lane SW12 8ST 020 8673 4111 Wandsworth 12 Huguenot Place SW18 2EW 020 8877 1222 savills.co.uk 33

[property watch]

on the horizon Three of Marsh & Parsons’ agents give us their insight into the south-west London market this spring

Battersea

Balham & Clapham south

Charles Streatfeild Senior Sales Manager Confidence was on the rise from sellers in Battersea during the first quarter of 2016, with a 23 per cent increase in the number of properties entering the market. This was met with a large number of buyers, many of whom were relocating from Knightsbridge, Chelsea, and Fulham. Buoyancy has continued now that spring is underway, and properties in the £650k–£1.3million price range have been popular. With warm weather, buyers demand outside space, and there are some great properties in Battersea for those ready to move now.

Clapham Old Town

Michelle Merritt Sales Manager The office set off to a flying start in the first quarter, with an increase in active buyers; many young professionals in particular. Many of these professionals are already living locally, looking to move up the property ladder. Buyers are also moving to Balham and Clapham South from other parts of London, namely Fulham and Pimlico, to take advantage of price disparity and greater value for money in the area. I expect prices to continue to rise as we progress through the year, so there’s no better time than the present to make property decisions.

Thomas Crabtree Area Director We saw a 13 per cent increase in the number of buyers registered last month and this upswing in confidence has certainly continued into April. Spring is one of Clapham’s busiest times, as buyers anticipate the warmer weather. Flats with outdoor space are particularly popular. We’re seeing high demand for larger, twobedroom garden flats from professional couples, many of whom pay a premium for outside space. We have some lovely garden flats available at the moment, but they will be snapped up, so buyers should get in before the ‘spring surge’.

hot properties

BATTERSEA

BALHAM & CLAPHAM south

CLAPHAM

Taybridge Road, SW11

Fontenoy Road, SW12

Old Town, London SW4

Guide price: £1,275,000

Guide price: £599,950

Guide price: £775,000

118 Northcote Road, SW11 6QP,

45 Balham Hill, SW12 9DR,

28 Old Town, SW4 0LB,

020 7228 9292, marshandparsons.co.uk

020 8673 4377, marshandparsons.co.uk

020 7501 3666, marshandparsons.co.uk

[PROPERTY]

[property watch]

Business matters Nathan Yendle, head of lettings at Savills Northcote Road, describes the corporate market

he property market has undergone various changes in legislation and tax over the past couple of years, both for sales and lettings, and this has played its part in altering the demographic and typical profiles of tenants throughout London. In the south-west of the city, particularly around Battersea, Clapham and Wandsworth, we have seen a 60 per cent increase in corporate leads over the past year, with 183 in January this year versus 83 in the same month of 2015. While we have plenty of other tenants, like families and sharers, the corporate market is certainly strengthening with the appeal of this area’s convenient transport links both into and out of London and a good variety of properties. One and two-bedroom flats are particularly sought after by those moving for employment, with the average corporate applicant budget generally being between £300 per week and £700 per week. Flats such as the two-bedroom, two bathroom garden flat on Marmion Road at £585 per week tick many of the boxes for both corporate tenants and sharers. The London economy is forecast to continue strengthening over the next five years, which will maintain demand for prime rental property over the medium term as more people move to London for employment opportunities. With a significant increase in the number of corporate rentals in this area, they represented 39 per cent of our total number of applicants last year, and we expect that percentage to rise during 2016. The area’s strong number of private renters, both corporate and others, is likely to attract more investment for buy-to-let properties. Despite this, we

Marmion Road, £585 per week

While the financial sector makes up 38 per cent of our corporate applicants, the technology industry in London is growing do expect the recent changes to the buy-to-let tax relief and the stamp duty surcharge for 'additional homes' to impact the sentiment of the traditional landlord, particularly those dependent on mortgage finance. This does, of course, present an opportunity for institutional investors to make some bulk acquisitions. The typical corporate tenant has also changed; in the past this section of the market was very much dominated by the financial sector, which generally chose to move entire families. Now, companies’ budgets are lower as a whole, with tenants looking for properties more

Marmion Road, £585 per week

suited for pied-à-terres during the week. While the financial sector makes up 38 per cent of our corporate applicants, the technology industry in London is growing. The tech sector now accounts for 15 per cent of these tenants, who tend to be younger, and have yet to start families, and so they look for smaller one or two-bedroom flats. This has made the first two months of 2016 particularly busy, and it will be interesting to see how it continues throughout the year. 99 Northcote Rd, SW11 6PR, 020 3428 2222, savills.co.uk

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Ormeley Road, SW12 ÂŁ1,350,000 Freehold A stunning, fully extended five bedroom family home. EPC: C Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Ritherdon Road, SW17 ÂŁ 1,685,000 Freehold A breath-taking neo-Victorian five bedroom house. EPC: B Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Roseneath Road, SW11 £2,000,000 Freehold A stunning double fronted detached house. EPC: D Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7924 2170

Webb’s Road, SW11 £835,000 Share of Freehold Nightingale Lane, SW12 £899,950 Share of Freehold A bed, twoflat bathwith garden maisonette. Astunning, stunningVictorian, top floortwo split level a roof terrace.EPC: EPC:DE Hamptons Hamptons Battersea Battersea & & Wandsworth Wandsworth 020 020 7924 7924 2170 2170

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Ascensis Tower, SW18 £1,400,000 Leasehold A stunning three bedroom apartment in Battersea Reach EPC: C Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7924 2170

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

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W f The Chase, SW4, ÂŁ2,000,000, Freehold An absolutely stunning four bedroom family home, designed by an architect to an exceptionally high standard. EPC: C Hamptons Clapham 020 7498 8686

Elms Road, SW4, ÂŁ2,195,000, Freehold A striking and substantial six bedroom Victorian family home with a lovely south-west facing garden and scope to extend (STPP). EPC: F Hamptons Clapham 020 7498 8686

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

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Instruct us today to take advantage of the huge surge in high quality, active buyers Hamptons International is experiencing right now. Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4253 hamptons.co.uk

Balham 020 3285 7744

Clapham 020 7717 5439

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Wavertree Road SW2 £368 Per Week* Spacious conversion with two double bedrooms. EPC:C Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Woodfield Avenue, SW17 £462 Per Week* A stunning and modern two bedroom apartment. EPC:B Hamptons Balham

020 3285 7745

Fieldhouse Road, SW12 £425 Per Week* A lovely two bedroom maisonette . EPC:E Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Roseneath Road, SW11 £875 Per week*

Bullen Street, SW11 £340 Per week*

Battersea Rise, SW11 £500 Per week*

A very spacious five bedroom Edwardian house. EPC: F Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

A charming one bedroom garden flat. EPC: C Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

Very spacious two bedroom apartment. EPC:B Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

Okeover Manor, SW4 £381 Per week*

Bromells Road, SW4 £425 Per week*

St Luke’s Avenue, SW4 £585 Per week*

Spaciousonebedroompropertyinaperfectlocation.EPC: E Hamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

Stunning large one bedroom modern apartment. EPC: C Hamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

Modern and spacious two bed apartment. EPC: C Hamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Ravenslea Road SW12 £392 Per Week* Modern two double bedroom property. EPC:C Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Trinity Road, SW17 £375 Per Week* A Fantastic newly decorated apartment . EPC: D

Du Cane Court SW17 £750 Per Week* SHORT LET

Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Hamptons Balham

29A Shelgate, SW11 £825 Per week*

St James Grove, SW11 £350 Per week*

Stylish apartment with two double bedrooms. EPC: F

020 3285 7745

Barnard Road, SW11 £575 Per week*

Modern one bedroom apartment. EPC: B Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

Beautiful three bedroom apartment. EPC: D Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

Heath Road, SW8 £710 Per week*

Kenwyn Road, SW4 £550 Per week*

Turret Grove, SW4 £395 Per week*

A stunning three double bedroom house. EPC: E Hamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

A wonderful furnished two bed garden flat. EPC: D Hamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

One bedroom period conversion. EPC: D Hamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

A stunning and unique three bedroom house. EPC: C Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

*Tenant Charges Tenants should note that as well as rent, an administration charge of £216 (Inc. VAT) per property and a referencing charge of £54 (Inc. VAT) per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit www.hamptons.co.uk/rent/tenant-charges

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Gordondale Road, SW 18 A stunning Edwardian property in a prime South-west London location. This family home has been extended to its full potential and then tastefully renovated to give a quality modern day finish brimming with period character.EPC: E

£1,150,000 Freehold • • • • • •

Earlsfield and Southfields Sales. 0208 939 2377 | Lettings. 0208 939 2388

Four Bedrooms Close to Station Garden Two Bathrooms Two Reception Rooms Period Home

Garratt Lane, SW18 A well presented and highly sought after two double bedroom raised ground floor apartment set in this popular development located just moments from Earlsfield train station. EPC: TBC

£1,750 PCM Long Let • • • • • •

Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms Large reception room Modern kitchen Private garden Sought after location

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BATTERSEA RISE, sw11

ELSPETH ROAD, sw11

Reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø further bedroom ø further bathroom ø south-facing roof terrace ø 94 sq m (1,012 sq ft) ø EPC=B

Reception room ø open plan kitchen ø 2 bedroom suites ø cloakroom ø 73 sq m (790 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £950,000 Leasehold

Guide £830,000 Leasehold

Savills Northcote Road dzendra@savills.com 020 3428 2222

FERNSIDE ROAD, sw12

PHOENIX WAY, sw18

Reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom ø further double bedroom ø family bathroom ø loft storage ø 98 sq m (1,056 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø further bedroom ø family bathroom ø balcony ø 68 sq m (734 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £825,000 Leasehold

Guide £550,000 Leasehold

Savills Clapham mgreen@savills.com 020 8673 4111

Savills Wandsworth dzendra@savills.com 020 3428 2222

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RITHERDON ROAD, sw17

MELODY ROAD, sw18

Reception room ø dining room/kitchen ø 5 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø further bathroom ø garden ø NHBC Warranty ø 200 sq m (2,148 sq ft) ø EPC=B

Double reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø master bedroom ø 4 further bedrooms (1 en suite) ø 2 further bath/shower rooms ø garden ø 196 sq m (2,106 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Guide £1.685 million Freehold

Guide £1.65 million Freehold

Savills Northcote Road adwyer@savills.com 020 3428 2222

Savills Wandsworth eseaton@savills.com 020 8877 1222

BENNERLEY ROAD, sw11

DENNING MEWS, sw12

Double reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 5 bedrooms ø 2 bath/shower rooms ø cloakroom ø garden ø 163 sq m (1,757 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Reception room ø dining room/family room ø kitchen ø 5 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø cloakroom ø 26ft south-west facing garden ø off-street parking ø 184 sq m (1,977 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £1.595 million Freehold

Guide £1.475 million

Savills Northcote Road clewis@savills.com 020 3428 2222

Savills Clapham ckennaway@savills.com 020 8673 4111

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LETTINGS LETTINGS LAYOUT LAYOUT ONLY ONLY

BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN CONVERSION CONVERSION clapham common west side, sw4 clapham common west side, sw4 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø reception room ø kitchen ø ø garden ø 106 m (1,146 sq ft) 2 bedrooms bathroom ø sq reception room ø Tax=E ø EPC=D ø Council kitchen ø garden ø 106 sq m (1,146 sq ft) ø Council Tax=E ø EPC=D

Part Furnished £575 per week + £282 inc VAT tenancy paperwork Part Furnished £575 per week fee and other charges apply*paperwork fee and + £282 inc VATmay tenancy other charges may apply*

Savills Northcote Road Nathan Yendle Savills Northcote nyendle@savills.com Nathan Yendle 020 3428 2224 nyendle@savills.com

Road

020 3428 2224

CHARMING BEDROOM FLAT CHARMING IN VIBRANT BEDROOM BRIXTON FLAT IN VIBRANT BRIXTON st. saviour's road, sw2 st. saviour's road, sw2 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room øbedrooms kitchen ø ø garden ø 108 sq (1,161 sq ft) 3 2 bathrooms øm reception room ø Tax=C ø EPC=D ø Council kitchen ø garden ø 108 sq m (1,161 sq ft) ø Council Tax=C ø EPC=D

Furnished £600 per week + £282 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and Furnished £600 per week other charges apply*paperwork fee and + £282 inc VATmay tenancy other charges may apply*

Savills Clapham Charlotte Dover Savills Clapham cdover@savills.com Charlotte Dover 020 8772 6990 cdover@savills.com

*£36 VAT each reference *£36 inc inc VAT for for eachadditional additionaltenant/occupant/guarantor tenant/occupant/ 020 8772 6990 where required. Inventory check out fee Inventory - charged at the end of or early guarantor reference where required. check *£36 inc additional termination offor theeach tenancy and amount dependent on thereference property out charged at the endthe oftenant/occupant/guarantor ortenant/occupant/ early istermination *£36fee inc–VAT VAT for each additional where required. Inventory check out fee Inventory - charged at end of or early size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details including of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the guarantor reference where required. check termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property property size andfee, whether furnished/unfurnished. out fee –inventory charged at the end of or early termination example size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details including For more details, visit of the tenancy and thewww.savills.co.uk/fees. amount is dependent on the visit www.savills.co.uk/fees. propertyinventory size andfee, whether furnished/unfurnished. example For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees. visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

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LETTINGS LETTINGS LAYOUT LAYOUT ONLY ONLY

CHARMING PERIOD CHARMING PERIOD CONVERSION CONVERSION wandsworth common west side, sw18 common west wandsworth side, sw18 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø open plan ø reception room/kitchen 2 bedrooms bathroom ø of Wandsworth Common ø views open plan reception room/kitchen ø (762 sq ft) ø Council Tax=D ø 70.8 viewssq of m Wandsworth Common ø ø EPC=E 70.8 sq m (762 sq ft) ø Council Tax=D ø EPC=E

Unfurnished £475 per week + £282 inc VAT£475 tenancy paperwork fee and Unfurnished per week other charges apply*paperwork fee and + £282 inc VATmay tenancy other charges may apply*

Savills Wandsworth Charlotte Corner-Munroe Savills Wandsworth ccmunroe@savills.com Charlotte Corner-Munroe 020 8877 1222 ccmunroe@savills.com

020 8877 1222

STUNNING MANSION FLAT STUNNING MANSION FLAT albany mansions, sw11 albany mansions, sw11 2 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room øø kitchen ø balcony 2 double bedrooms 2 bathrooms ø sq m (947 sqøft)kitchen ø Council Tax=E ø 88 reception room ø balcony ø ø EPC=D 88 sq m (947 sq ft) ø Council Tax=E ø EPC=D

Unfurnished £700 per week + £282 inc VAT£700 tenancy paperwork fee and Unfurnished per week other charges apply*paperwork fee and + £282 inc VATmay tenancy other charges may apply*

Savills Battersea Bridge Clare Hampson Savills Battersea Bridge champson@savills.com Clare Hampson 0203 430 6910 champson@savills.com

*£36 inc VAT each reference 0203 6910 *£36 inc430 VAT for for eachadditional additionaltenant/occupant/guarantor tenant/occupant/ where required. Inventory check out fee Inventory - charged at the end of or early guarantor reference where required. check *£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property *£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/ out fee – charged at the end of or early termination where required. Inventory check out fee Inventory - charged at the end of or early guarantor reference where required. check size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details including of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property out fee –inventory charged at the end of or early termination property size andfee, whether furnished/unfurnished. example size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details including of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees. visit www.savills.co.uk/fees. propertyinventory size andfee, whether furnished/unfurnished. example For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees. visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

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Guide price: £6,500,000

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Guide price: £1,375,000

Lysias Road, Wandsworth SW12 A superb Victorian family house located close to Clapham Common and Clapham South underground station. 5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), double reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, upstairs/downstairs cloakroom, cellar, garden. wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777

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The Tower, Vauxhall SW8 A contemporary 2 bedroom apartment to rent in St George Wharf A sensational apartment situated on the 25th floor of the prestigious Tower at St Georges Wharf offering sensational views of the River Thames and London. Residents of The Tower have access to the on-site facilities which include a cinema room, swimming pool, sauna and spa treatment rooms, gym, business lounge, valet parking and 24 hour concierge. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, 24 hour concierge, leisure facilities. EPC: B. Approximately 100 sq m (1,077 sq ft). Available furnished. Guide price: £1,250 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/RIQ186488

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