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Dear Resident, The height of summer is well and truly on its way, and with that the Journal takes it up a gear and prepares for the Nortcote Road Summer Fête. In this issue, we speak to an array of influential people in the area, from Annabel Hanage of Nappy Valley Net, to organiser Jonathan Dyson; find what they think about this July community event from page 12. Elsewhere, make the most of the weather by taking a stroll through Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens in the heart of Nine Elms; read on from page 10. And make sure you don’t miss out on this year’s Wimbledon coverage, as the Journal speaks to former player Tim Henman on page 20. If that’s not enough to whet your appetite, then our calendar of events sure will; flick to page eight for where to be seen this summer. Finally, to get your pulse racing, check out our interview with British Formula E driver Sam Bird ahead of the London races in Battersea Park this month (page 31). I hope you enjoy the issue.

A Karwacki ‘The Girl Within’ 100x100cm Mixed media on board. For more information, turn to page 4 (art-movement.com).

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NOTEBOOK Keep your finger on the pulse with our roundup of local news

BATTERSEA Images © Andrzej Michael Karwacki

New artwork A recently opened gallery called The Art Movement in Battersea is due to host a solo exhibition by Poland-born artist Andrzej Michael Karwacki. Throughout the month of June, the exhibition will showcase a series of the artist’s new work. Based in America, Andrzej has received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting, a Masters Degree in Urban Architecture and a Masters degree in Integral Psychology and Expressive Art Therapy. His childhood years were spent in political oppression and his interest in Eastern spirituality has been reflected in his art, from early work to his more current pieces.

Free, until 24 June, The Art Movement, 61 Queenstown Road, SW8 3RG, 020 7501 4049 (art-movement.com) © Emanuel School

Significant partnership Estate agency Knight Frank is proud to support Battersea Park Children’s Zoo. The Battersea office has provided the zoo with much-needed funding to erect a new enclosure for two Scottish wildcats. Once widely populated across Britain, Scottish wildcats are incredibly endangered and only remain in remote parts of Scotland. The fluffy animals may look like domestic cats, but don’t be deceived – they are true carnivores and very skilled hunters. The relationship between Knight Frank and the zoo promises a brighter future for these majestic cats.

(knightfrank.co.uk), (batterseaparkzoo.co.uk)

Take a peek Emanuel School will open its doors for visitors to explore the site as part of this year’s Wandsworth Heritage Festival. Plunge into local history by exploring the school’s building, which dates back to 1594 when it was established as a boarding school and orphanage. The school’s senior librarian and archivist will be leading guided tours of the historic buildings and surrounding grounds, including the chapel, music hall and recently renovated Fiennes Theatre. The accompanying talk will give information about the school’s history and traditions.

Free, 6 June, 9am and 10.30am, Emanuel School Library, Battersea Rise, SW11 1HS, 020 8870 4171, trj@emanuel.org.uk (emanuel.org.uk) -4-

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CLAPHAM AND BALHAM

A welcome back

Out At Clapham film club and the Wandsworth LGBT forum are proud to host the official opening event for the Pride Arts Festival 2015. The festival will be opened with a screening of 2014’s comedy-drama Pride at Clapham Picturehouse. The screening will mark the return of the Lesbians And Gays Support The Miners (LGSM) society to this year’s event, 30 years after they marched for the first time. After the screening, everyone is welcome to join in with a Q&A session with BAFTA award-winning producer David Livingstone and members of LGSM.

£12.60, 21 June, 4pm, Clapham Picturehouse, 76 Venn Street, SW4 0AT (picturehouses.co.uk) © Dan Whiteson © abeautifulworld.co.uk

Free yourself Newly refurbished bar and creative space Exhibit in Balham is to host a lifedrawing class with young figurative painter Dan Whiteson. Set among the relaxed atmosphere of the bar, the class is designed to encourage freedom of expression. Originating from Dan’s personal experience of formal art education, he teaches students to liberate themselves from the constraint of rules and avoid simple replication. Invited to draw inspiration from the human form, you can truly let your creativity flow without having your skills judged. After the class, why not treat yourself to a delicious cocktail and nibbles from The Exhibit’s bar menu?

£7, 24 June, 7.30-9.30pm, 12 Balham Station Road, SW12 9SG, 020 8772 6556 (theexhibit.co.uk), (danwhiteson.com)

Sacrifice-free beauty

Historic walk

Owned by Clapham resident Liz McCarthy, the high-end online beauty boutique abeautifulworld.co.uk is celebrating its second anniversary this month. Liz has 15 years of experience in international beauty marketing and has been previously recognised as a highachieving woman in business by Management Today’s 35 women under-35 award. The online store specialises in organic products, as Liz passionately believes in natural and chemicalfree beauty. She embarked on an international trip to handpick a selection of speciality beauty brands to be sold by the boutique, including Dahliana, S.W. Basics of Brooklyn, Yarok and The Body Deli.

Take a walk around Balham to see the area’s historical venues in a new light. Organised by the Balham Society, the event is supported by Better as part of the Wandsworth Heritage Festival. Sites on the list to be visited include the St James’s Drive area, a railway station, three local churches and the site of the former St James’s Hospital.

Free, 7 June, 2.30pm, Wandsworth Common Station, Jaggard Way, 020 8675 4854, balhamsociety@ gmail.com (wandsworth.gov.uk)

(abeautifulworld.co.uk)

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On the move The William and Evelyn De Morgan Foundation is looking to move to a permanent location since the closure of its Wandsworth gallery last summer. The Foundation preserves the arty duo’s valuable work belonging to the Arts and Crafts Movement of the late 19th and early 20th century. Meanwhile, the Foundation’s office has been set up at the Watts Gallery estate in Surrey. The drawing and archive collection can be currently accessed by appointment at the Watts Gallery office. To ensure that the remaining collection of ceramics and oil paintings is still accessible to the public, the artworks will be loaned to various institutions and exhibited around the country.

(demorgan.org.uk )

Local support

The Enhanced Children’s Centre for young children with special needs and disabilities welcomes everyone to its open day in late June. The Centre offers essential support for families with children aged up to five years old with educational and complex medical needs. At the open day, they will learn about playing and learning opportunities for kids, various workshops and free advice sessions for parents on matters such as finance, housing and parenting, which is all provided by the Centre.

30 June, 9.30am-12noon, West Hill School, 5 Merton Road, SW18 5ST, 020 8877 0758, enhancedchildrenscentre@wandsworth.gov.uk (westhillprimaryschool.org/childrens-centres)

Support for Gatwick Wandsworth Council has joined its counter parts in Croydon, Kingston and Southwark Councils in a joint support letter for the Gatwick expansion. Ravi Govindia of Wandsworth Council and other leaders have published their shared views in a letter highlighting the obvious benefits of two proposed extra runways to be built at Gatwick Airport. It was expressed that Gatwick expansion would strengthen the transport system for the whole of the south London region and that it would fairly even out the funding in comparison with other London areas. There is a strong belief that the development would positively result in new housing and job-creation projects across the area.

(wandsworth.gov.uk)

Parents’ relief Boroughs across London have received a record number of applications for primary school places for September 2015. Most parents will be happy to find that their first-choice applications have been accepted and an increase was noted across Wandsworth: a total of 77.5 per cent of pupils were lucky to receive a place at the school of their preference, which is 4.2 per cent more than in the previous year. Moreover, everyone who applied for a school place this year has been offered one and some of the borough’s primaries still have places unfilled.

admissions@wandsworth.gov.uk, 020 8871 6000, (wandsworth.gov.uk/admissions)

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The Calendar A selection of the best events happening in the area

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Cinematic Geographies of Battersea will be bringing a one-of-a-kind experience to the area in the form of Battersea Ghost Cinema. Guests will be able to enjoy refreshments and a screening of a mystery Battersea film. The production team behind the event has worked closely with Wandsworth Heritage Service to create the historic experience and it will be supported by a smartphone app that’s due to be launched at the event. The new app will explore Battersea’s rich cinematic history through film clips, an audio guide and a navigational puzzle.

Come and celebrate summer at the Friends’ BBQ at the Zoo event. Held for the 10th time in Battersea Children’s Zoo, it has been supported by estate agency Douglas & Gordon for the past five years. Surrounded by the zoo’s wildlife, you can enjoy dancing to Mexican music from Victor Garcia and Los Soneros, plus there’s a bar and a delicious barbecue cooked by the CEO of events company Smart Group, Greg Lawson. The event promises to be great fun for the whole family with tombola games, a silent auction and children’s activities.

St. Michael’s Church of England Primary School is organising an Escape to the Country-themed fair this year. Dating back to 1926, the fair is a long-running tradition. You can expect a day full of activities for all ages, including animal fun at the mobile farm and dog show, side stall games, raffle competition, maypole dancing, giant slides and inflatables. The renowned plant stall will also be in place. If you find yourself tired from playing the games, grab a bite at the Asian food stall, visit the tea tent or enjoy something from the barbecue.

Free, 7pm-9pm, Whole Foods Market, 305-311 Lavender Hill, Clapham Junction, SW11 1LN (cinematicbattersea.org)

Adults £16, children £7, 6pm-9pm, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo, Battersea Park, Chelsea Embankment, SW11 4NJ, 020 7622 5199 (batterseapark.org/bbq)

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12noon-4pm, St Michael’s Church Field, SW18 5JD, 020 8874 7786 (stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk)

Courtesy of Thrive

Courtesy of Wandsworth Heritage Service

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Courtesy of Fiona Vella, Battersea Park Children’s Zoo

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Thrive, a charity that advocates therapeutic gardening, will open its plots in Battersea Park to visitors during the Open Garden Squares Weekend. Take this opportunity to learn about the positive cause when Thrive’s team welcomes visitors to the centre for inspirational talks accompanied by tea and cake. Guided tours of the Old English and Herb Gardens will be held and there will be fun plant-identification activities for green-fingered kids. Visitors will get the chance to purchase potted plants and herbs from the kiosk in the grounds of the park.

The Doodle Bar in Battersea is to host a workshop, entitled Indigo Dyeing with artist Nicole Line. A travelling studio will be set up in the bar’s warehouse space where you will have the freedom to get messy and experiment with dyes. At the pop-up workshop you will be taught Japanese shibori techniques, which involve tying, scrunching and knotting fabrics before dipping them in dye. You will be able to practise newly acquired skills before trying them on the pieces you bring along. The indigo inks create instant results, changing the colour of cloths into a beautiful shade of blue.

This month will see the 17th annual Kite Day take place on Streatham Common. This year’s event will be home to a number of exciting shows, including a display from UK national kite champions Team Flame, musiccoordinated kite displays from Team SPECTRUM, an altitude sprint from Cascade Kites, pairs kite flying by Flying Fish and a special show from Smorg the Dragon. Windrush Kites and Hanuman Kites will be selling a range of traditional kites and kite curiosities. There will also be a great range of street food.

10am-4pm, Battersea Park, Chelsea Gate, East Carriage Drive, SW11 4NJ, 020 7720 2212 (thrive.org.uk)

£15, 7.30pm-9.30pm, 33 Parkgate Road, SW11 4NP, 020 7223 7115 (thedoodlebar.com), (nicoleline.com)

Free, 11am-5pm, Streatham Common, Streatham High Road, SW16 3EN (streathamkiteday.org.uk) Courtesy of Graham Webb

fun for all the family Courtesy of Nicole Line

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Ingenuity realised Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens is now home to an award-winning garden with progressive eco features

he sun came out for the opening of garden designer Hugo Bugg’s garden in Vauxhall as the ribbon was cut and glasses were filled with celebratory Pimm’s. People gathered round the new village square-like terrace and enjoyed the upbeat live music, while eagerly awaiting the speeches from the key people involved with Bugg’s garden and the overall regeneration scheme taking place in Vauxhall. Bugg’s new addition is just one of many revival schemes taking place around the area and, as a way of kicking things off, the opening was impressive. This garden is special and not just because it won a Chelsea gold medal in 2014; it’s special because it’s clever. It re-uses rainwater to reduce the risk of flooding – something that London is under threat of any time it spits rain or the tide moves in – meaning it’s functional as well as beautiful. To celebrate the opening of this modern, exciting development, a series of garden parties has been thrown, giving local residents and other guests the chance to explore the site and see what’s been going on in and around Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens. It comes as part of the Missing Link Green Trail project, which aims to create a sense of continuity across the new Nine Elms development and connects the parks and open spaces of Vauxhall to the new and emerging Vauxhall Gallery District and Nine Elms’ linear park. The green design innovation has backing from Transport for London, City Hall and Lambeth Council and is overseen by Vauxhall One, the Business Improvement District for Vauxhall and proud champions of urban regeneration. When asked about Bugg’s garden and its effect on the area, the leader of Lambeth Council and co-chair of the Nine Elms Vauxhall Partnership, Councillor Peck said: ‘You can see the visual benefit immediately – it’s a really attractive addition to what is an already attractive park, and with local organisations improving areas around the park as well, you can now walk through Vauxhall and get a real sense of how lovely some of the urban environment is.’ Around Vauxhall, community is important and the site is ripe for becoming a hub. Councillor Peck agrees, saying: ‘At Christmas there’s an ice-skating rink

here, there’s a bonfire display in November and in the summer there are other things going on too.’ She adds: ‘I really like the idea of it becoming “the village square”, which gives it a real heart, and the addition of Hugo Bugg’s garden certainly enhances that.’ The garden is open to the public throughout the year and welcomes anyone – from picnic-goers to passers-by – to enjoy the space. For kids, Vauxhall City Farm is just a stone’s throw away, and with everimproving facilities and space around the Pleasure Gardens, there’s something for all the family to do. Embrace the summer months this year by enjoying the new villagey atmosphere in Vauxhall and appreciate the gold-standard design of Hugo Bugg’s Chelseafamous garden. In the words of Councillor Peck, the urban environment is truly lovely. n

(vauxhallone.co.uk)

All images courtesy of Hugo Bugg Garden in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, Nine Elms on the South Bank

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All the fun of the fair Battersea’s famous fête is back

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rum roll at the ready… the Northcote Road Summer Fête is back. Described as one of the best street parties around, this community get-together is unlike any other. Held on Battersea’s famous street, on Sunday 12 July, the day will be filled with food, drink and entertainment. Local businesses, eateries and retailers that line Northcote Road and stallholders will offer everything from clothing, jewellery and home furnishings, to incredible street food, ice cream and a mouth-watering hog roast. Annabel Hanage of Nappy Valley Net, describes the event as ‘just like a wedding or a school reunion; you’re constantly bumping into friends, neighbours, schoolgate mums, teachers, babysitters and everyone from local businesses.’ Indeed, the event which is held on the same day as the men’s Wimbledon final is so successful, The stage will play host to even more fantastic it attracts approximately 5,000 locals. ‘It is a live music and entertainment throughout the day, community event and has become a very successful including a fitness session with double Olympian one,’ chairman of Northcote Road Business Network final finisher Kate Haywood of Straightline Fitness, and Hamptons Jonathan Dyson tells us. Matt performances from local dance groups and music Shearing, director of All Good Gifts and deputy from folk band The chairman of Northcote Lavender Hillbillies. With Business Network, agrees: It’s a real celebration of Battersea Arts Centre also ‘It’s a real celebration of putting on performances, everything that Northcote everything that Northcote it is this year’s main charity Road is all about.’ Road is all about sponsor after the fire Visitors will be able broke out a few months to take in all the action ago. ‘It was a no-brainer,’ says Jonathan. Matt adds, from Battersea’s very own Murray Mound – named ‘The sponsors mean so much to our neighbourhood after Andy Murray when he won the championship and it’s important they get their message of “we’re over Novak Djokovic in 2013 – complete with large open for business” out after the devastating fire.’ screen and AstroTurf. The funfair rides, including But how would Jonathan sum up the street the teacups and Chair-O-Planes, will be back as well fair? ‘It’s a fun way to thank the community for as everyone’s favourite 70ft Astroglide slide will be supporting the street and a great way to invite making a triumphant return to the street, which new people to visit this special south London according to Jonathan was in huge demand last year. ‘The kids were flying down the slide on mats and soon shopping street.’ n enough the adults were spotted buying tickets too! If you don’t suffer from vertigo once you reach the top The Northcote Road Summer Fête takes place on Sunday of the slide, there is a fantastic view of the fête which 12 July from 11am to 5pm. For more information, visit stretches the length of the street,’ he describes. northcoteroad.london or follow @northcotesw11

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Community matters Sash Windows, one of the top sponsors of this year’s Northcote Road Summer Fête, speaks to the Journal about this year’s event

What are you most looking forward to at this year’s Northcote Road Summer Fête? This is the first year for us, so all our team are extremely excited about being part of the fête. We’ve been established in St John’s Hill since 2010 and can’t wait to show our support and give something back. We’re most looking forward to celebrating with the community that we have the pleasure of being part of – with some delicious food and drinks!

What can people visiting on the day expect from Sash Windows London? For us this year the fête is more about having some fun with local people and businesses, showing them how we operate and who we are as a company and what we have to offer. We’ll be providing free Prosecco throughout the day and very good discounts on our vast array of high-quality products.

How will the fête provide you with a networking opportunity for future customers?

What local projects are you working on at the moment? We currently have a number of window installations on properties on the go in the area. We have a huge client base all over south-west London, most through repeat business and recommendations... the best kind of business. We chose this area for a number of reasons, one of which was back in the 50s, 60s and 70s my great-uncles and aunties ran fruit and veg stalls on Northcote Road so it’s quite close to my family’s heart. Another is the great sense of community built around the road. Clapham is a fantastic, affluent area. It’s the type of business we really enjoy doing and have every intention of staying in south-west London for many years to come.

Can you give us some reasons why people choose Sash Windows London over your competitors? Sash Windows London is one of the only London-based companies that can price for both PVCu and timber, which gives our

The idea is to show potential customers not just the quality of our products but also show them how welcoming we are as a team. I think due to the way some larger companies are run, customers have the wrong perception of a window company. We have an honest approach to our clients and believe this is a key factor to being successful, which also attributes to why we have grown and developed as a business in today’s very competitive market.

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customers a variety of options, especially with our new PVCu Heritage range. The quality and guarantees on our products are unbeatable and our aftercare is second to none, which is the reason why we have so much repeat business. We try and make the process as easy and stressfree as possible from start to finish – this includes pricing honestly, helping our customers with planning, also liaising with our customers’ builders and architects throughout if necessary. n

Sash Windows London Ltd, No. 90, St Johns Hill, SW11 1SH, 0207 228 2346 (sashwindowslondonltd.co.uk)

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ord of mouth is the best recommendation.

Whether you’re looking for a reliable gardener or dog-walker, a caterer or a fantastic holiday destination, the Really Helpful Club (RHC) will quickly help you to find genuine solutions and trustworthy recommendations from women just like you. When the Residents’ Journal discovered the RHC, we knew our prayers had been answered! Founded by enterprising mother and Wimbledon resident Sarah Austin, the RHC is a free-to-join, online network for dynamic and likeminded women to share great ideas, helpful tips and their recommendations. Sarah explains, ‘The RHC is all about helping one another, making our lives easier and giving something back.’

development offers a unique way for members to come together, meet other like-minded women, connect with one another and discover and learn something new.

This is what makes RHC so different.

Sarah explains, ‘There is a great buzz and energy at these events and an enthusiasm for what we are doing, with friendships made and connections built. Places fill up almost immediately for every event and they are always significantly oversubscribed. We’ve held an evening about women’s cycling, a lunch with a personal stylist and a private view of a development that regenerated a historic site in Wimbledon. ‘Just recently, we hosted a charity lunch for more than 100 members at the London Rowing Club with a talk from The RHC has become an indispensable The RHC is a Sarah Winckless, the triple Olympian and part of our local community. ‘It’s a great great network. double world champion rower and the first network. We’re very lucky to have it,’ Women’s Boat Race umpire.’ Tina, Wimbledon. We’re very lucky ‘Events like these are brilliant at As well as connecting individual to have it,’ Tina, bringing people together, not just as members, the RHC also actively promotes a social get-together with interesting local businesses, entrepreneurs and Wimbledon talks, but on a local business level too,’ charities through the Little Black Book, (Jo, Wandsworth) a directory full of useful contacts. Only ‘Thank you – it was a fabulous event – great food, businesses that have been tried and tested and received great venue, great company and a fantastic speaker – very positive recommendations from other RHC members may inspirational and humbling to listen to Sarah Winckless’ be invited to have a listing. (Kiran, Coombe). Sarah has added the Business Forum, which offers There’s more in the pipeline over the coming months, the members a unique way to reconnect with the workplace. including a special day at Henley Royal Regatta in July, a It’s buzzing with networking and job opportunities, aimed private dinner at the new Hotel du Vin in Wimbledon and at women looking for a career change or rediscovering an exclusive, private tour of Syon House. These events allow the workplace once their children have started school or RHC members unique access and valuable opportunities to flown the nest. Jobs are regularly posted on this Forum and connect with other professional and interesting women. successfully filled with RHC members. It’s also a great way for businesses to search for talented women, who may be looking for their next role. Marcia from Putney said: ‘I’m Join for free today to be part of this ever-growing delighted that I’ve secured a great new job as a direct result network, enjoy exclusive offers and to be invited to of a post I saw on this website. This is a fantastic resource.’ future events. At the request of members, the RHC has hosted a number of hugely popular events this year. This latest reallyhelpfulclub.com

The Really Helpful Club (reallyhelpfulclub.com) is a thriving and dynamic online members’ network for busy, like-minded women to share great ideas and our best recommendations. An infinitely useful resource, the RHC is full of information and contacts as well as business and job opportunities, networking and other events. More and more women are benefiting from the RHC, a trusted best friend.

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FOOD & DRINK NEWS The Journal brings you all the latest from the epicurean local food scene

Summer opening The Doodle Bar has teamed up with Grub Club to launch a new summer lunch club, named Dockside Diner. Open until September, it is held on the bar’s terrace, known as The Beach, overlooking Ransome’s Dock. A series of themed dining events span a variety of international cuisines including the full Louisiana experience, an Argentine-style barbecue and Caribbean day parties.

See website for opening hours, The Doodle Bar, 33 Parkgate Road, SW11 4NP, 020 7223 7115, reservations@ thedoodlebar.com (thedoodlebar.com), (grubclub.com)

A fictional experience Clapham North bar Fu Manchu has recently opened. Housed in an old railway arch, the exciting new concept has been inspired and named after Sax Rohmer’s 1930s fictional Chinese master criminal, Fu Manchu. Expect to be beguiled by the dumpling menu and cocktail specials, with chilling titles like Manchu’s Mind Control and Kiss of Death mixed with Chinese tea and Asian spices. With late-night opening hours and DJs on Saturday nights, it is a true gem in the local club scene.

15-16 Lendal Terrace, Clapham, SW4 7UX, info@fumanchu.co.uk, 020 3397 8844 (fumanchu.co.uk) © Andrew Lloyd Photography

An urban foodies’ gem Famous pop-up restaurant producer Jimmy Garcia has launched yet another venture with The Secret Garden in Clapham. Hidden among the greenery, visitors Behind The Wooden Door will find a secluded urban retreat full of culinary delights. The masters of set design, Firecracker Works, is behind the creation of the restaurant’s immersive atmosphere. Jimmy has prepared an indoor garden barbecue experience, where diners will be provided with all the necessary tools to cook their own barbecue under the safety of the restaurant’s roof.

Ginspiration The Queen Adelaide in Wandsworth is hosting a gin-themed event this summer. Called Gintopia, it will celebrate the quintessentially English drink. A unique gin market will be set up in the pub’s garden, which will bring together selected British gin suppliers. Visitors will have the chance to try gins from such producers as Sipsmith, Bombay Sapphire, London Dry Gin, Beefeater, Whitley Neill, Portobello Road and Half Hitch. Enjoy yourself on a summer’s day, tasting cleverly mixed gin cocktails while getting to know fascinating stories behind this craft drink.

27 June, 12.30-4.30pm, 35 Putney Bridge Road, Wandsworth, SW18 1NP, 020 8874 1695 (thequeenadelaide.co.uk)

Behind The Wooden Door, 409 Clapham Road, SW9 9BT (jimmyspopup.com)

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Bethan Rees catches up with Wandsworth-based nutritionist, blogger, yoga-teacher, author (and everything else in-between) Madeleine Shaw, as she releases her first cookery book

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60 seconds with Madeleine Shaw How would you describe your philosophy on food? Eating foods you can grow, hunt or gather. Also, eating seasonal foods and always cooking from scratch.

What does ‘Get The Glow’ mean? ‘Get The Glow’ isn’t just about losing weight or having better skin. It is that healthy, happy sheen that comes from within; it shines through in your habits, conviction and good wholesome nourishment.

Where did the inspiration come from to write your book?

n a society where new diets are now part of the social fabric of our lives, it’s often hard to distinguish the outlandish fads from the true nutritional advice that should be taken. Flicking through a newspaper or a magazine, or scrolling through the internet, will lead you to a bottomless pit of regimes; from the Cabbage Soup Diet to the Baby Food Diet, from ear-stapling to control your appetite to wearing blue-tinted glasses when eating to make all food look unappetising. However, it’s hard to argue with Madeleine Shaw’s philosophy: it’s straight-forward and simple: eat nourishing foods to replenish the body and feel better. Also, her food is delicious, and the recipes are humble, which helps. The 25-year-old Wandsworth resident wants people to realise that food is more than just sustenance; it can also inform how we look, feel and think. She’s pulled together all her favourite recipes in a cookery book, Get The Glow, which is the number-one book on Amazon as I write this and last month she hosted a series of supper clubs in collaboration with Harvey Nichols all while being a qualified yoga teacher and continuing her career as a nutritionist. It’s safe to say she’s a very busy, hard-working woman. As a young girl, her diet consisted of depriving herself and bingeing, which led to dull skin, lank hair and no energy; but after moving to Sydney, she started to research and learn about food and co-operated with her body to give it what it needed to repair through wholefoods. In Bondi Beach, Australia, she worked in an organic café where her love for cooking really began. She then moved to France for nine months for a cooking job and there she started her illustrious blog and studied nutrition, before moving to London to begin a nutritional-health coaching business with an array of private clients. It’s easy to see the appeal of eating like Madeleine while flicking through her book. Pages of colourful, unpretentious and beautifully presented dishes on mismatched plates grace the pages, with recipes such as peach and feta salad, cauliflower pizza and red velvet cupcakes; it’s hard not to want to drop everything you’re doing and run to the nearest farmer’s market and host a dinner party for everyone you know.

It came from a programme I used to run with clients – it worked so well on them I had to package it into a book for everyone to enjoy.

What’s your favourite recipe from Get The Glow? The slow-roasted lamb and the raw cherry fudge.

What inspires your recipes? The cafés in Sydney, I love their fresh take on food.

Do you ever have ‘cheat days’? And if so, what’s your irresistible meal? Not often, but when I do it has to be a croissant or lemon tart.

What’s your favourite type of exercise? Yoga.

Have you always been healthy? I thought I was. From the ages 16-21 I ate a very lowfat, high-sugar diet full of low-fat yogurt, diet coke and rice cakes. I thought that was healthy and would make me thin. It wasn’t until I moved to Sydney and started to learn about how food can heal your body and nourish you. It was a life-changer.

How long have you lived in Wandsworth for? Four months, I lived in Fulham before that.

What’s your favourite aspect of the area? The park and the lovely people. Also, Planet Organic has just arrived, which is amazing, and lots more cafés which is awesome.

What’s the next step for you? I am launching a programme called Alpha Babes, which is an online transformational programme to create strong, empowered women. I am very excited! n

£20, Get the Glow: 100 delicious and easy recipes that will nourish you from the inside out by Madeleine Shaw. Published by Orion Books. For more information, visit madeleineshaw.com

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With one of the greatest Grand Slam championships just around the corner, Hannah Lemon seeks out Tim Henman for his predictions for the game and finds out what has been keeping the retired tennis pro so busy

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imbledon is the best tennis tournament in the world. OK, so that’s a fairly big claim; but I’m not alone in thinking it. Six-time Grand Slam winner Stefan Edberg once said: ‘For me, and most of the other players, too, if you had to pick one of the four Grand Slams to win, you would pick Wimbledon. It’s got tradition, it’s got atmosphere and it’s got mystique.’ Maybe it’s the strawberries, maybe it’s the quaint English tennis whites or maybe it’s the excitement of having to duck under cover every time it rains; you’ve got to love it. Tim Henman agrees: ‘The Championships started in 1877 and I think the tradition of the grass courts, the white clothing, the Royal Box and all the great champions are what makes it so special.’ And he would know; Henman was so much a part of this culture that the spectators’ hill is named after him. Despite retiring in 2007, the ex-tennis pro is still wearing white – an Adidas hoodie -– although I’m sure the large green logo would be considered contraband by the club. He turns 41 this year but still has the same youthful face that our TV screens are so used to seeing each July; not a grey hair in sight. He now commentates on the Wimbledon coverage for the BBC and is lucky enough to still have a house in Barnes, which he can retreat to every evening during the Championships. ‘I’ve been close to Wimbledon Village for so many years,’ he says. ‘It’s such a great spot.’ It’s the bastion (in our opinion) of tennis, but, admittedly, we can’t always bank on a rich heritage

to keep Britain at the forefront of the game. In his rather rebellious stage of the 1980s, John McEnroe declared that: ‘The only thing “championship” about Wimbledon is its prestige.’ A particularly cutting comment for our much-loved institution, but maybe it raised a point that we should be wary of growing outdated. I ask Henman, who is on the tournament board, if he thinks Wimbledon’s history can sit hand-in-hand with modernisation. ‘The Championships never stands still,’ he replies. ‘It’s always striving to be the best and lead from the front.’ He lists some prime examples of improvement: the roof on Centre Court, the renovation of the Aorangi Pavilion practice area, the excavation of basement space under courts 14 and 15 and new player facilities at the top of the Millennium Building. This sets the 2015 Championships in good stead; so who will Henman be backing this year? ‘Djokovic is definitely the player to beat. The start that he’s had is incredible.’ He adds diplomatically that one can also make a pretty good case for Murray, Federer or Nadal; but there’s no denying that Djokovic stands slightly taller than the rest. Henman picks out Heather Watson

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When I meet Henman, he is re-launching the charity and its new aims with a fundraiser at the Devas Youth Club in Battersea. ‘We raised a lot of money, but instead of writing a cheque and giving it to a charity, I wanted there to be a legacy and more of a journey. That’s why I’m broadening it and want to support people in education, health and welfare. There are so many kids out there from deprived backgrounds who don’t really have opportunities and we want to try and give them a chance to experience new things.’ The Foundation promotes the lifestyle and positive development of children and young people through sport by working with clubs and schools across the country. Inspiring younger generations is something that Henman considers very important. ‘You always need role models. You come here and you see what Josie [Benson, senior youth work manager of Devas Club] has done and how she’s inspiring so many other people. On both a local and national level, you always need that in sport. Role models are vital.’ Outside, school children are clamouring to see him (as are a few of the parents – I spy some particularly cheery mothers), and Henman is soon summoned to his duties. But before he leaves, he graciously smiles and holds them at bay giving me a few extra moments for one final question. What would he tell future generations looking to him as a role model? ‘Dream. It’s always important to have ambitions. If you believe in yourself, it’s amazing what you can achieve. I’d say have those dreams, follow them wherever they lead, and give it your best shot.’ n Novak Djokovic ©AELTC/Jon Buckle

and Laura Robson in the women’s singles, although the latter has been held back by a wrist injury. And what about younger talent? ‘I think Kyle Edmund has made some really good strides; he’s ranked 121 in the world,’ he says, adding that Liam Broady is another one to watch. ‘I think we need greater strength and depth. We only have these few players at the moment; it would be good to get a few more.’ Life after a successful career is difficult to fill for some sports personalities. All the weeks spent playing tennis, on the road and in training are left blank. But Henman relishes the opportunity to stay put in one place at his home in Aston Tirrold, Oxford, with his wife, TV producer Lucy Heald and their three daughters. ‘I don’t miss being away from home for 30-35 weeks of the year. I enjoy being out in the country.’ It has also given him the opportunity to work on the Tim Henman Foundation, which he launched in 2000.

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Exercise in the tub Tom Hagues has a go at one of Battersea’s more unusual workouts

had heard of Hydrofit before I was offered the chance to have a go at it and was amused by the idea. You can’t really describe it any other way other than simply saying ‘it’s a Jacuzzi with a bike in it’. With my swimming trunks on and my levels of intrigue at an all-time high, I swanned into the studio on Northcote Road and announced my arrival. I was led from the bright, airy reception and taken down a moodily lit corridor and into a room where my unusual exercise would take place. The door was slid open and all of a sudden, there it was. Sat grandly on a plinth in the middle of the little private space was the Hydrofit tub. The room was separated from the others by what appeared to be shower curtains, and after a quick peek around one of them, I could see that this was done in order to allow friends to come along and do it together – they simply had to pull the

dividing curtain aside to be able to see one another. The wall facing the tub had a television on that was connected to wireless headphones (‘which aren’t waterproof,’ I was warned) meaning I could cycle in my bath while watching Homes Under the Hammer – a programme whose schedule normally conflicts with my working day. I climbed into the tub (via a door that had a little window in it like a washing machine) and was given a brief overview of how it all works. The tub is operated by a touch-screen control pad that offers different workout techniques like interval training (it goes hard at it for a few minutes followed by a period of gentler cycling before starting up again) and it also lets you control the ferocity of the jets. I sat in water up to my belly button, happily pedalling along when I decided it was time for more bubbles,

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I hadn’t pulled any muscles even though I’d neglected to stretch them and warm up at the beginning sloshed around the tub while the inbuilt lights changed the colours of the water every few seconds. In my frenzy, I didn’t notice the speed that I’d managed to work up, until the bubbles stopped and the water began draining out. My legs, despite going round at a great speed and with increased resistance from the water, didn’t ache. I hadn’t pulled any muscles even though I’d neglected to stretch them and warm up at the beginning. Was this because of the water and bubbling jets, I wondered? The posters in the room told me: yes, the water probably did do all of that. I also read that my skin had undergone micro-peeling, which makes it firmer and healthier. Feeling rather pleased that I’d had such a strenuous workout but still being able to walk properly afterwards, I wandered out onto Northcote Road. A cyclist sailed past me in the street, perspiring all over and grimacing with the push of each cycle. I nodded to myself and decided that he would have been better doing that in water. n

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Unfortunately 50 per cent of all men will suffer balding by the age of 50 Q: Can I try some of the balding treatments available over the counter without seeking advice? Doc says: If you’re sure you have male pattern balding and don’t have any medical problems then you can try, but do check with the pharmacist first. It can take three months to see the effects and if you discontinue the treatment then the hair loss will go back to what it would have been. So what next? Umm, I’ll think about it… Q: I have heard I can buy Propecia tablets from the internet, are they safe to take? Doc says: No! You must discuss this with a doctor first as Propecia (finasteride) is actually a prostate medication. There are links with male breast cancer and it can cause problems with ejaculation. However, it can be very successful if your doctor thinks it is appropriate for you. So what next? Right, that sounds more complicated than I thought. Better talk to a GP.

Women Q: My hair has started falling out, do I need to take vitamins? Doc says: It depends on the cause, if you have been on a diet or after giving birth you might be low in iron. So what next? OK, I won’t waste my money on various pills and I’ll talk to a GP. Q: Is it true women also get balding? Doc says: Yes but it is a different pattern to men. There are various topical treatments available but you must not use them if you’re planning on conceiving or are breastfeeding. So what next? Thanks, to be on the safe side I’ll talk to a GP. Don’t fancy getting on the waiting list to see your GP? Seek advice from our private GPs through face-to-face video consultations for advice, referrals and prescriptions. doctorcareanywhere.com

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All things bright and beautiful Pale pastels and bright whites are the order of the day for the new formal collections at Petit Bateau this season, while bold shades of colour dominate the casual ranges. Whether you’re putting together a wardrobe for smart summer parties or beach frolics this is the place to go for simple, comfortable and classic childrenswear.

L-R: girls’ tulle skirt, £28, girls’ polo shirt, £3, cardigan, £23.50, girls’ white ruffle dress, £56, boys’ plain jacket, £60, boys’ five pocket trousers, £35, boys’ white shirt, £33

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

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Girls’ blossom pretty smocked dress, £18, girls’ blossom floppy sun hat, £10

Seagull tee, from £10

If reflecting the bubbly personalities of your little ones means that bright and playful pieces are on your list, look no further than the latest collections at Jojo Maman Bébé – with cute appliqué T-shirts, sweet flowery dresses and cool beachwear on offer, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

72 Northcote Road, SW11 6QL, 020 7223 8510 (jojomamanbebe.co.uk)

Double collar dress, from £32

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If your kids would like a pet but you’re not so sure, fret not as Battersea Park Children’s Zoo could be the solution. It has started offering an adoption scheme after an overwhelming number of requests from visitors. Those who wish to take part will receive an A4 certificate with a photograph of their chosen animal, with categories including small animals, farm animals and birds. Adoption can be monthly or yearly, with prices for a pet from the ‘mouse house’ starting at just £10 for six months.

With everything from floral trims and Peter Pan collars to stripes, shorts and linen suits, the new collection from Mamas & Papas has landed. Perfect for sunny getaways or staycations at home, you won’t be stuck for what to dress your little ones in this summer.

Battersea Park, Chelsea Bridge Gate, Battersea, SW11 4NJ, 0207 924 5826 (batterseaparkzoo.co.uk)

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Francesca Lee speaks to Malcolm McKinlay of Parkgate School about being headmaster of one of the most in-demand co-eds in the area, its education ethos and how after even those who have left want to return

ate has a funny way of working sometimes. Little did Malcolm McKinlay know when his father saw an advert in a local newspaper for a job at an outdoor educational centre in Weymouth what it would lead to. After being group leader of a team of pupils from Parkgate School in Clapham, Malcolm was inspired. So much so that when he heard about a possible job opportunity at the school in the sports department that he decided to apply. ‘After meeting Catherine Shanley, the principal and proprietor of the school, I was thrilled to be offered the position,’ he says. Two years later and after a year’s break travelling around the world, something that Malcolm ‘had always wanted to do’, he later returned to a job in the Prep department. ‘At this point, as well as working full-time, I was doing my teacher training qualifications,’ he tells me, ‘but although it was hard work, it was worth it as I knew this was what I wanted to do.’ Indeed, Malcolm’s talents – who also has a BA in Mechanical Engineering and an MSc in Sport and Exercise Science – were recognised by the school and, over many more years, he has worked his way up from being a teacher to a head of department, deputy head to head teacher, the latter of which he has held for three years.

It’s clear that Malcolm likes working there. The school, which is an independent co-ed with 230 pupils across the nursery, pre-prep and preparatory years (two-and-a-half to 11), has unrivalled views overlooking Clapham Common. It certainly doesn’t feel like London. ‘From sport on the Common to the outdoor-learning programme, science week to even being the location for our annual school photo, we definitely make the most of our surroundings,’ he describes. It’s no surprise then that mums and dads feel the same as Malcolm. With a waiting list and even families who wish to put their name on it while the mum is still with child, there’s stiff competition to get a place. ‘It’s first come first served, although we do have a sibling policy.’

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Its education ethos is strong. Specialist teaching in all subjects means that pupils are given a wealth of opportunity, right from its Montessori nursery. Alongside its educational programme – which features learning Latin and how to play the violin, the school offers many wonderful cocurricular activities including ballet, karate and horse-riding. Students even take part in parent assemblies, concerts and plays, to name but a few activities, and in the later years, they can apply to become house captains.

From recreating the image with a range of shapes in maths to writing stories about it, it really captured the children’s imaginations Indeed one of the ways in which the school celebrates all the hard work is during its summer open day. After working on the Curriculum Focus project all the pupils’ work is displayed under a marquee in the playground. ‘It’s one of my favourite days of the year,’ says Malcolm. ‘The whole school community gets together and celebrates what everyone has achieved.’ The open day is often combined with Arts Week, whereby a piece of art is selected for lessons. ‘This year we had a fantastic painting of a rainforest (Henri Rousseau’s Surprised!) and it was used in a variety of ways, from recreating the image with a range of shapes in maths to writing stories about it – it really captured the children’s imaginations.’ It is this positive learning message that makes its ex-pupils want to come back to re-live their experiences. ‘We’ve even had to set a room aside to accommodate them!’ Malcolm laughs. Its success stories speak for themselves. With Prep 6 pupils being accepted into some of the top senior schools, including Dulwich College, Alleyn’s, James Allen’s Girls’ School and Emanuel School, Malcolm has a lot to be proud of. He has certainly achieved the mission statement – Develop Confidence – Provide Opportunity – Realise Potential – and more. But when does he find time to put his feet up? ‘I work hard but I have some time off during the summer and term breaks to rest and recoup,’ he says. And what about that advert from many years ago? ‘I will finally have to thank my dad… it is Father’s Day this month after all.’ n

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Parent Trap: Nappy Valley Net NappyValleyNet.com has become an online sensation in the four years since founder Susan Hanage, aka. Annabel, launched it, with more than 130,000 visits to the site every month. An invaluable tool for parents based in south-west London who are seeking to swap tips and share advice, we’ve teamed up to post some of the most pressing topics posted on the site

Tues 5 May, 2015 1.59pm

Hi all – which nanny agency would you recommend to help with a local SW11 nanny search? I’ve looked at Abbeville Nannies and Nappy Valley Nannies so far. Grateful for local recommendations. Thank you!

I second Abbeville Nannies! I used to be a nanny on their books 15 years ago and have kept a great relationship with them ever since. Now I’m a mum, I’d choose Abbeville over any other agency.

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Wed 29 Apr, 2015 5.21pm Try the Daffodil Nannies who are local.

(daffodilnannies.co.uk) Wed 29 Apr, 2015 5.54pm We found our nanny through Nappy Valley Nappies – would definitely recommend them. Tues 5 May, 2015 8.49am If you don’t find any nearby nannies, you can try the Heart Nannies agency, based in Hampton Court and covering all areas of London, Surrey, Middlesex and Herts.

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Please could you give me some recommendations for nurseries in Balham and Wandsworth? We really like the Montessori way of teaching but have heard mixed reports about Montessori schools in the area. Also, at what ages do children generally start going to nursery? I work from home, so my little one doesn’t necessarily have to go from a certain age. Is it good to start them at nursery earlier or is it best to spend more time in the various playgroups on offer? Tues 5 May, 2015 10.43am

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Good question, I would like to know too.

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Tues 5 May, 2015 12.19pm

We have just been through Abbeville Nannies and I highly recommend them. We were sent some excellent candidates, which made the process very easy.

We sent both of our daughters to Gateway House Nursery School. It’s small but traditional and has a lovely village feel to it. All the staff were so

well-qualified and seem to never leave! I couldn’t recommend it more. Good luck with your search. Tues 5 May, 2015 12.19pm We use Stepping Stones on Elmfield Road. We love it, and more importantly our son Ben likes it so much that he runs in every day with barely a backward glance! The nursery is very small and friendly and the kids are happy and smiley too. We looked around when I was pregnant and never looked back – it just felt right. Ben started when he was six months as I work full-time, so he’s there for most of the day from 8am to 6pm so it is really important that you’re comfortable with your choice. Happy to chat if you want to know more. Tues 5 May, 2015 2.24pm For what it’s worth, my children are very happy at the the Montessori School on Chestnut Grove. They have both had, and the one still there has, lovely warm teachers who genuinely seem to care. It’s a great little nursery. I think that the smaller classrooms are ideal for that first transition from home to nursery. Mine went from two-and-a half-years old. Big thumbs up from us. Tues 5 May, 2015 6.17pm Both of my children have also attended the Montessori School (my threeyear-old is still there and my elder son attended from two to four-and-a-half). In my opinion, it’s wonderful. The teachers are very kind and warm and the environment is extremely nurturing. It very much has a home-from-home feel. Tues 5 May, 2015 11.16pm I also highly rate this nursery with its lovely staff and cosy atmosphere. My little one started at 19 months. Wed 6 May, 2015 7.56am Thank you so much for your feedback, everyone – it is so useful.

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open for a down-to-the-wire finish. As we approach the big event, I caught up with Virgin Racing driver Sam Bird to gain some insider knowledge.

How did you get into racing? From the age of two I told my parents that one day I would become a racing driver. When I was eight years old, they finally gave in to my constant nagging and bought me an introductory session at Silverstone kart track. I couldn’t quite reach the pedals, but I was quick.

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ost of you will be aware of Formula 1, the world’s most iconic, high-powered racing competition – but not nearly as many will know about the new and exciting all-electric racing series Formula E, which, this month, comes to Battersea Park for the final two races of the 2014/15 series. Widely regarded as the FIA’s [Federation Internationale de l’Automobile] nod to the future, the series is described by FIA president Jean Todt as ‘offering both entertainment and a new opportunity to share FIA’s values for clean energy, mobility and sustainability.’ From season two, the championship will be open, allowing teams and manufacturers to showcase their own electrical energy innovations (working to FIA’s technical specifications, of course). The aim is that subsequent developments in powertrain and battery technology will eventually filter down into the everyday vehicle market, improving electric ‘eco’ cars for modern drivers. The final showdown of this thrilling series will take place in our fair city during two races on 27 and 28 June – a chance for all the drivers to earn some serious points and leaving the competition wide

What was it like being the reserve driver for Mercedes F1? I have fond memories from my time there and I learned a lot from working with some of the very best people our sport has ever seen; Michael Schumacher and Ross Brawn to name but two. I’m excited to see the team doing so well at the moment and I’d like to think I’ve contributed to that in some small way.

You’re currently competing for Virgin Racing. What’s it like to be a Brit in a British team? I’ve worked with French, Italian, German, Czech and Russian teams in the past and have felt at home, regardless of nationality; but I’m getting on really well with everyone at Virgin Racing. What the ‘Brit in a British team’ situation does, I think, is to really galvanise some of the national support. We’re hoping to feel the full force of that when we race in London for the finale.

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What’s the dynamic like in the team between yourself and fellow driver Jaime Alguersuari? Excellent. We get on well and I think we not only push the team forward together but also spur each other on.

As we go to print, you’ve had a race win in Putrajaya and a fastest lap in Buenos Aires. How do you see the season progressing? We’ve had six races and nobody has yet won twice, so I expect the season to continue being tight all the way and to spring a few more surprises before the end. I’m hoping we can get back to winning ways and once again convert the pace we’ve had throughout into big points. Beyond that, we’re obviously hoping to win the titles (driver and constructor).

What is your favourite circuit? Monaco; it’s the ultimate driver challenge and I feel at home there having won at the track the last two times I raced there in the World Series by Renault and GP2.

How excited are you about the London races? Very; racing in my home city in front of the British fans will be awesome. As the finale and a double-header too, with so many points on offer, I expect it to be an absolute cracker of an event!

What do you think about the dual London race set-up?

championship win if we put it all together on race days. Longer term, I have real belief in Formula E and I see it continuing to grow in popularity over the years to come. I’d like to remain involved long into the future. Outside of Formula E, I’d love to win the 24 Heures du Mans race. I’ll be competing there this year for the second time. Maybe one day a fully electric car will complete the race.

What advice would you give to youngsters keen to be racing drivers? Get yourself to your nearest karting track and have a go! As with all sports, it’s not easy to make a professional career out of it, but don’t get too far ahead of yourself. First and foremost, racing is and should remain fun.

What’s the best part of your job? I get to travel the world, I work with very talented people and I meet incredible fans wherever I compete; but the best part is the racing itself. Driving state-of-the-art machinery in iconic locations against some of the very best drivers in the world... There’s no feeling like it! n

DID YOU KNOW?

Formula E London ePrix, 27-28 June, qualifying from noon, races at 4pm each day. Battersea Park, SW11 (fiaformulae.com)

You can support Sam online by voting for him as your favourite driver – your votes will award him an extra ‘boost’. Visit fanboost.fiaformulae.com for more details

It’ll add to the drama of the event, because it will mean that any driver who arrives in London within 60 points of the championship lead (taking points for pole and fastest lap into account as well) will have a mathematical chance of winning the title. Considering how things stand at the moment, that’s likely to be a lot of drivers!

What do you think will be the main challenges of the Battersea circuit? I would say energy conservation, but that’s really the name of the game in Formula E on all the circuits. Having said that, that won’t make the racing any less furious. It will be all-action from lights to flag, as usual!

What would you say has been the highlight of your career so far? There have been many so it’s difficult to pick just one, but I think it would be my first win in Monaco (the World Series by Renault, 2012).

What do you hope for in the future? In the short term, a big points haul for the entire Virgin Racing team in the next few races would be a good start. We have the ability to achieve a

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Formula E car in Battersea Park

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a new

JOHNS&CO identifies Waitrose as a major pull for tenants, buyers and retailers alike

nquiries from buyers and tenants are on the rise at the Embassy Gardens development in Nine Elms, according to JOHNS&CO, the only on-site agent at the development and developer Ballymore’s preferred lettings agent. John Morley, managing director of JOHNS&CO believes this to be a result of a combination of factors. He notes: ‘The calibre of the build at Embassy Gardens, the reputation of the Ballymore brand and the level of service offered by both the development concierge and our own property management team at JOHNS&CO are attracting high net worth individuals to the heart of the Nine Elms regeneration area. There is no denying that in the coming years it will be a hub of central London, especially with the planned extension of the Northern Line and the new Nine Elms tube station.’ However, this is not the only factor driving interest. John Morley notes that the upcoming arrival of a

12,000 sq ft Waitrose in the heart of the development has sparked interest from far and wide. Whilst the ‘Waitrose effect’ and its impact on micro property markets has already received plenty of column inches, JOHNS&CO has noticed that it is not just buyers and tenants who are attracted by the middle-class grocers. Other retailers also see the presence of Waitrose as an attractive anchor, and Ballymore is currently in talks with several high-end restaurants, shops and delicatessens, all of which are keen to snap up one of the prestigious retail units here. These will include a

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mixture of fine-dining establishments, as well as other eateries, and some proven independents are hotly anticipated, keen to open their second restaurant in the heart of this new London quarter. With the resident demographic expected to consist largely of work-rich, time-poor business executives, the retail and food offering will be in high demand from buyers looking for convenience. Retailers and food outlets have recognised this, further increasing the appeal of the Nine Elms site to these businesses. The newly developed New Union Square will be a major pull for tenants living in Embassy Gardens, offering more than 100,000 sq ft of amenities, shops and restaurants and forming the hub of the development. This is not to mention the 3.3 acres of the Linear Park gardens, linking Vauxhall with Battersea Park, and designed to replicate the Manhattan High Line skyline. In fact, the entire masterplan has drawn inspiration from the attractive residential and commercial estates, which have evolved over the years in places like New York and Boston – particularly fitting given the locality of the new American Embassy in Nine Elms. In addition to the retail and food offering at the development, the development itself will provide residents with service akin to what you would expect in a luxury hotel. There is a 24-hour security and a concierge based in the hotel-style lobby and homeowners will have exclusive membership to the Eg:le Club, another nod to the development’s American neighbours. From here, residents will benefit from a private lounge available to hire; a unique space exclusively available for residents to host social and business events. There is also a library, cinema, café, gym, health spa, yoga and dance studio, an indoor/outdoor pool and valet parking. JOHNS&CO will be the only on-site agent at the development offering an unrivalled level of service with dedicated property managers at the development. The firm has also launched its enhanced living service, DETAILS, allowing users to manage their property at the touch of a button. The service, available via a mobile application, will offer a concierge-style service where tenants can arrange to have their laundry taken care of or their flat cleaned within 24 hours. n

For further enquiries, please contact JOHNS&CO, 020 7481 0600, embassygardens@johnsand.co (johnsand.co)

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Planning & Development Keeping you in the know about important street plans affecting south-west London

THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL The Journal discovers how New Covent Garden Market will stand up against the original and what impact it might have on the local area

he dilapidated, slightly feelingsorry-for-itself New Covent Garden Market doesn’t feel particularly… new. It’s much in need of some tender loving care; it wants someone to grip it in the warm embrace of redevelopment and make it look as impressive as it once was. Thanks to the Nine Elms work taking place in south-west London (you can’t miss it), New Covent Garden Market is about to look as shiny and modern as the residential towers going up near it. It is about to be unashamedly dragged into the 21st century. The go-ahead was given by Wandsworth Council once the plans to modernise and redevelop the site were approved by the council’s planning committee. The current facilities are 40 years old and have

required some updating for a few years now – indeed the plans were given the green light on the basis that they would improve it significantly and safeguard its future. The wholesale market is owned by the taxpayer, but the cost of the modernisation will be paid for through private mixeduse developments erected on parts of the building site that won’t be used in the newer version. It’s projected that across the whole scheme 3,019 homes will be built along with shops, bars, restaurants, cafés and office space. The idea is to ensure the redevelopment of the market blends in seamlessly with the rest of Nine Elms’ developed sites, where most of the building is mixed use. It’ll also help add to the sense of community that the developing - 34 -

companies are keen to create, with the creation of homes and recreational spaces spread across the entire area. Approximately 600 of the new homes (which equates to about 20 per cent of the total) that are built on the site of the market will be reserved for qualifying Wandsworth residents to either buy or rent through affordable housing schemes – great news for locals who are looking to dip their toes into this enormous development. This particular scheme is expected to provide a financial contribution to the area of about £91million that will be diverted to the upkeep and improvement of local infrastructure, mostly to do with transport; for instance, this influx of money has been earmarked to support the funds needed to build the extension of the Northern Line.

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The new facilities will be varied. There will be a retail centre constructed alongside a visitor centre and educational space, which will focus its informative programmes and information on the food industry. For those who wish for something a bit more Elms development because of the sense of ‘outdoorsy’, the redevelopment will feature community it creates, a theme that seems new cycle routes, footpaths and public to be prominent across all of the new spaces. The plans submitted also include developments springing up. To create a roof-top pitches, which will guarantee clear image in the heads of those trying to access for locals through a community imagine it, McDermott agreement, a gym and describes what will a doctors’ surgery. The market is the happen to the current There will also be market, saying: ‘The £300,000 contribution biggest single present flower market to providing public development site site will make way for a cycle hire docks and in Nine Elms series of new buildings, bikes as well as 10 including three towers annual contributions which will form part of the Vauxhall tall of £150,000 towards the council’s local building cluster. At ground-floor level this employment scheme, totalling £1.5million. site will be opened up to the public and The chairman of the council’s provide part of the Nine Elms linear park.’ planning committee, Sarah McDermott, Retaining this famous part of southsaid of the plans: ‘The market is the west London will be appreciated by local biggest single development site in Nine historians and residents who have grown Elms and an incredibly valuable source of up in the area. It represents London’s everlocal jobs. Its revival is key to our vision changing appearance and its commitment for the area and the redevelopment to regenerating but maintaining its of its perimeter sites will fuse together history and what makes it ‘London’. The key sections of the new people-friendly redeveloped New Covent Garden Market environment that we are creating here.’ will be nothing but a great big jewel in this It’s likely that the market will be a rather resplendent crown. n welcome addition to the whole of the Nine

Date RECEIVED: 28 April Address: Manchuria Road Proposal: Excavation to enlarge basement, including formation of front and rear lightwells with grille cover. Date RECEIVED: 28 April Address: Foxbourne Road Proposal: Installation of 12 solar panels to main rear roof and above the back addition raising 500mm above the main roof ridge. Date RECEIVED: 28 April Address: St John’s Hill Grove PROPOSAL: Alterations, including erection of part single, part two-storey side/rear extension; installation of replacement sash windows; alterations to front boundary fence. Date RECEIVED: 28 April Address: Totterdown Street PROPOSAL: Erection of rear roof extension and a single-storey rear extension. Date RECEIVED: 30 April Address: Moring Road PROPOSAL: Erection of single-storey rear extension to extend beyond the rear wall of the existing dwelling house by six metres, the total height of the proposed extension is three metres and the height of the eaves is three metres.

Planned roadworks and closures in and around June STREET

planned work

dates

works owner

Austin Road

Carriageway resurfacing

16-17 June

Wandsworth 020 8871 6000

Battersea Park Road

Dig out footway

10-16 June

National Grid Gas plc 0845 605 6677

Battersea Rise

Streetlight works

Until 31 July

Transport For London 0845 305 1234

Burcote Road

Mains work

Until 30 June

Southern Gas Networks 0845 026 0015

Gauden Road

New individual supply

22-26 June

UKPN East & Lon Ltd 0800 028 4587

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The Directory Whether whim or wish, all of the essentials are taken care of in our roundup for harmonious living

lifesavers Cleaning

Florist

Locksmith

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

Battersea Flower Station 16 Winders Road, SW11 3HE 07724 421 208 batterseaflowerstation.co.uk

Clapham Locksmiths 70 Larkhall Rise, SW4 6LA 07706 533 4888, 020 7498 3747 clapham-locksmiths.co.uk

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

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

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

Dry Cleaning Dry Cleaning Square drycleaningsquare.co.uk Fantasy Cleaners 020 7498 3355 fantasycleaners.com

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

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

Library Battersea Library 265 Lavender Hill, SW11 1JB 020 7223 2334 wandsworth.gov.uk Wandsworth Library 11 Garratt Lane, SW18 4AQ 020 8877 1742 wandsworth.gov.uk

Plumber The Hamilton Group 020 7738 8967 hamiltongroup.co.uk

Post Office Clapham Common Post Office 161-163 Clapham High Street SW4 7ST postoffice.co.uk Battersea Post Office 202 Lavender Hill, SW11 1AB postoffice.co.uk

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

Brewers Inn 147 East Hill SW18 2QB 020 8874 4128 brewersinn.co.uk

Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & Spa 354 Queenstown Road SW8 4AE 020 7062 8000 pestana.com

Crowne Plaza London Battersea Bridges Wharf SW11 3BE 020 7801 3500 ihg.com

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

Estbury Basements 21 Church Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1JW 0844 357 9420 estburybasements.com Sash Windows London Ltd 90 St John’s Hill, SW11 1SH 020 3613 1753 sashwindowslondonltd.co.uk Lords of Notting Hill 81-83 Northcote Road, Battersea, SW11 6PJ 0207 223 4487 lordsofnottinghill.co.uk Portico 129 Northcote Road SW11 6PS 020 7738 1538 portico.com Simply Loft Zennor Road Industrial Estate, 24-25 Zennor Road, SW12 0PS 0800 917 7571 simplyloft.co.uk St John’s Way Peabody St John’s Hill, SW11 020 7346 5804 peabodysales.co.uk/ developments/st-johns-way

travel & social HOTELS

Northcote Road Summer FÊte Sponsors

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

Cluttons 125 Northcote Road, SW11 6PS 020 7223 7574 cluttons.com Douglas & Gordon 128 Northcote Road, SW11 6QZ 020 7924 2000 douglasandgordon.com

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EDUCATION Busy Bees Dolphin House, Riverside West Smugglers Way, SW18 1DE 020 8877 1135 busybeeschildcare.co.uk

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

Eaton House The Manor 58 Clapham Common Northside, SW4 9RU 020 7924 6000 eatonhouseschools.com

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

Thurleigh Road Practice 88a Thurleigh Road, SW12 8TT Clapham Family Practice 89 Clapham High Street SW4 7DB 020 8675 3521 thurleighroadpractice.co.uk 020 3049 6600 theclaphamfamilypractice.co.uk

Riverside Dental Spa 5B Hamilton House St George Wharf, SW8 2LE, 020 7091 0677 riversidedentalspa.com

Opticians

The Awareness Centre 41 Abbeville Road, SW4 9JX 020 8673 4545 theawarenesscentre.com

Crescent Lodge Dental Practice 28 Clapham Common South Side SW4 9BN 020 7622 5333, dentistsw4.com

Trinity Fields Dental 194 Trinity Road, SW17 7HR 020 8672 7766 trinityfieldsdental.co.uk

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

Ethicare Dental 68 West Hill, SW18 1RU 020 3733 2782 ethicaredental.co.uk

HEALTH & WELLBEING DOCTORS

DENTIST

Boots Opticians 170 Balham High Road, SW12 9BW 020 8673 1546 boots.com Brompton’s Opticians 103 Clapham High Street SW4 7TB 020 7627 5753 bromptons.co.uk

home & Culture ANTIQUES

ARCHITECTS

FURNITURE

GIFT SHOP

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

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

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

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

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

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

Art Gallery

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

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

Eclectic Interiors 65 Abbeville Road, SW4 9JW 020 8673 0572 eclecticinteriors.co.uk Quirky Dovetail 24 Ritherdon Road, SW17 8QD 020 8682 2522 quirkydovetail.co.uk Revamp Interiors 33 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EF 020 8767 7222 revampinteriors.co.uk The Paint House 52 Northcote Road, SW11 1PA 020 7924 5118 thepainthouse.com

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

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FOOD & DRINK Bakery

Cafes

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

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

The Magic Garden 231 Battersea Park Road SW11 4LG 020 7622 4844 magicgardenpub.com

Harrison’s 15-19 Bedford Hill SW12 9EX 020 8675 6900 harrisonsbalham.co.uk

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

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

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

Marco Polo on the River Eastfields Avenue SW18 1LP 020 8874 6800 marcopolo.uk.net

Bars

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

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

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

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

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

Restaurants

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

Adventure Bar 89-91 Battersea Rise SW11 1HW 020 7924 6055 adventurebar.co.uk Graffiti Bar 561 Garratt Lane SW18 4SR 020 8944 9009 graffitibar.co.uk The 3 Monkeys 5 Fernlea Road SW12 9RT 020 8673 4447 the3monkeysbar.co.uk The Bedford 77 Bedford Hill SW12 9HD 020 8682 8940 thebedford.co.uk

Confectioner Cake Boutique 31 Lavender Hill SW11 5QW 020 7228 0023 DeRosier Chocolates 81 Revelstoke Road SW18 5NL 020 8947 4456 derosierchocolates.com

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

Pubs

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

The Bolingbroke 174 Northcote Road SW11 6RE 020 7228 4040 thebolingbroke.com

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

Balham Bowls Club 7-9 Ramsden Road SW12 8QX 020 8673 4700 balhambowlsclub.com Ben’s Canteen 140 St John’s Hill SW11 1SL 020 7228 3260 benscanteen.com Doukan 350 Old York Road SW18 1SS 020 8870 8280 Gazette 100 Balham High Road SW12 9AA 020 8772 1232 gazettebrasserie.co.uk The Green Room 2 Battersea Rise SW11 1ED 020 7223 5147 thegreenroombattersea.com

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

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BOUTIQUES FASHION Bunka 24 Bedford Hill SW12 9RG 020 8675 2345 bunka.co.uk

Iris 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

Denner Cashmere 114 St John’s Hill, SW11 1SJ 0844 922 0058 dennercashmere.co.uk

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 - London 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 Shoes 117 Queenstown Road, SW8 3RH 020 7738 8484 shipton.com

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

Willie Smarts 11 The Pavement SW4 0HY 020 7498 7771 williesmarts.co.uk

Fitness First 279-291 Balham High Road SW17 7BA 0844 571 2804 fitnessfirst.co.uk

Witches Hut 45 Balham High Road SW12 9AN 020 8673 3222

Fybre Fitness Hub 25 Northcote Road SW11 1NJ 020 7223 7660 fybrefit.co.uk

Find… 228 Battersea Park Road SW11 4ND 020 7720 2234 findoflondon.com

BEAUTY & FITNESS BEAUTY Charlotte Cave 17 The Polygon, SW4 0JG 020 7622 4665 charlottecave.co.uk

Kalyana Spa 54 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EG 020 7228 9338 kalyana-spa.com

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

HAIR SALON

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 So Me Beauty and Wellness 21 Clapham High Street, SW4 7TR 020 7720 3330 so-me.me Verde 113 Northcote Road, SW11 6PJ 020 7223 2095 verde.co.uk

Anthony Laban Home 3 Bennet Court 1 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG 020 3475 6644 anthonylabanhome.com Gro 2 Voltaire Road, SW4 6DH 020 7627 0169 and 4 Lavender Hill, SW11 5RW 020 7585 1325 grolondon.co.uk Jo Partridge 9 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG 020 8682 1066 jopartridge.com Rococo Salon 16 Webb’s Road, SW11 1XJ 020 7223 0948 rococosalon.com

and 13 The Pavement SW4 OHY 020 7720 3666 witcheshut.com Michaela Mittoi Hair and Beauty Spinnaker House Battersea Reach SW18 1FR 020 7738 0304 michaelasalon.com

FITNESS Balance Physio 113 Gauden Road SW4 6LE 020 7627 2308 balancephysio.com

Tranquility Skin Care Centre 1 Bellevue Road SW17 7EG 020 8696 1700 tranquillitybeautyclinic.com - 41 -

Movers and Shapers 63 Balham High Road SW12 9AP 020 8673 0808 moversandshapers.co.uk Pepilates 17c Welmar Mews, 154 Clapham Park Road, SW4 7DD 020 7498 3359 pepilates.co.uk

playhouses • castles • treehouses T: 01544 387100 www.theplayhousecompany.co.uk

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Your local agents A selection of some of the top estate agents in the area

Chestertons Battersea 6 Battersea Rise SW11 1ED 020 7924 4400 59 Battersea Bridge Road, SW11 3AU 020 8104 2024 chestertons.com

Currell Residential Battersea 205 Lavender Hill Battersea SW11 5TB 020 3668 1000 currell.com

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

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

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)

Earlsfield 350-352 Garrett Lane SW18 4ES hamptons.co.uk

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

JOHNS&CO Embassy Gardens Sales, Lettings & Management Nine Elms Lane SW8 5BL 020 7481 0600 johnsand.co

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

Rymer Irens Balham 89 Nightingale Lane SW12 8NX 020 8045 8989 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

Marsh & Parsons 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 marshandparsons.co.uk

Clapham 57-59 Nightingale Lane SW12 8ST 020 8673 4111 Wandsworth 12 Huguenot Place SW18 2EW 020 8877 1222 savills.co.uk

Sullivan Thomas Wandsworth 19 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG 020 8767 7711 (Sales) 020 8682 3121 (Lettings) sullivanthomas.co.uk - 43 -

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Change is a good thing Fiona Bourke describes how she’s seen the lettings market develop over her many years at Carter Jonas

iona Bourke is a dedicated lady indeed. Head of Wandsworth lettings, not only has she seen the estate agency go from strength to strength, but she has also seen how the success of the merger of Sullivan Thomas into Carter Jonas has brought about positive change for the business. ‘Now that we’re multi-disciplinary with sales, lettings, planning, development, estate management and energy, there are many exciting new strands to the business. The buy-out made us become a small corporate company, and one that’s growing very quickly,’ she tells the Journal. Indeed, not only has Fiona seen this great expansion generate new offices in south-west London, but she has also seen many market changes over the years. ‘The lettings game has changed massively – we used to receive a rental yield of between eight to 10 per cent, now we’re lucky if we get two-and-a-half to three per cent.’ Fiona, who has lived in Wandsworth, Battersea and Tooting for more than 20 years and now lives just around the corner from the branch, has watched the area

The private and state schools are outstanding – it’s no surprise that people decide to move here become a hotspot for young families. ‘The private and state schools are outstanding – it’s no surprise that people decide to move here.’ But when is the best time to move, I wonder? ‘Now is the busiest period as we have a big push towards family properties in May and June, who usually want to move in during July, go on holiday in August and start school in September.’ One of the many streets that’s most popular is Wiseton Road, where Carter Jonas currently has four houses available to let. ‘It’s one of my favourite roads in the area,’ says Fiona before continuing, ‘it’s in the heart of “Bellevue Village”, the houses are pretty,

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there’s parking and good-sized gardens.’ With the recent election result now in, Fiona describes how it has had a positive impact on the market. She explains, ‘It is affirming and means that people can finally start to make decisions.’ With central London agents seeing the immediate effect, Fiona describes how it’s beginning to filter down to south-west London. ‘Until now we’ve witnessed a steady rise but it is all about supply and demand, so I would encourage those who are looking to move, to do it sooner rather than later to avoid losing out.’ She concludes, ‘A lot has happened over the many years I have been here.’ And with Fiona looking to add further to her team of three, more is yet to come. n

Wandsworth Common, Bellevue Rd, SW17 7EG, 020 8682 3121 (carterjonas.co.uk)

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Onwards & upwards The Journal talks to Douglas & Gordon’s Clapham director, Alix Stuart-Bruges, about the effects of the general election on the local property market

Rodenhurst Road

‘“E

merging prime” is a great description of the Clapham property market’ Alix Stuart-Bruges, director at Abbeville Road’s Douglas & Gordon, starts. She’s sure the area is becoming the best place to invest in London. Not that she’s overly saccharine. ‘We mustn’t just flop from preelection trepidation to a lazy greed after it.’ Charting pre- and post-election trajectories, she describes the latter half of 2014 as a period when values dropped, demand was pent up and people were generally confused. I expect Alix to explain that the election provided the catalyst for a sea-change in morale; instead she insists the mood relaxed at the start of 2015 ‘and increased when Labour’s mansion tax proposals did not seem quite as severe as had feared.’ The story since is becoming familiar, it’s all about a return of confidence. ‘People are requesting punchier asking prices; they’re also getting them in many circumstances,’ though this shouldn’t be pushed in every case. The key success stories in Clapham seem to be the return

of the foreign investor (and the general investor too, often involving parents investing in their childrens’ futures) and a rise in the flat market. The fact prices softened in the second half of 2014 and yields remain attractive in Clapham has ensured flat buyers have quickly returned to the market. ‘I don’t want to talk up a massive game though. Making out that prices will rocket 20 per cent in a fortnight is sheer fantasy,’ Alix adds. She seems assured that the fundamentals do the talking instead. Average rental values rose on average by 1.6 per cent in the first quarter; Clapham provided the strongest capital value increases of all the D&G offices in the same phase, with flats rising by 4.8 per cent and the housing market experiencing even stronger growth at 6.8 per cent. The bigger narrative revolves around where the exodus from Chelsea has flowed over the past few decades. ‘It used to be the case that Fulham or Wandsworth were the first choices of the Diaspora,’ Alix explains. But now, with its larger green spaces, its schools (which people move into the catchment area for), an upmarket

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set of amenities, its communication links, its investment, its greater value for money, Clapham is, to the latest generation, an obvious choice. This leads Alix seamlessly on to the macro picture. Justifying the emphatically ‘sensible’ optimism behind the ‘emerging prime’ label she used at the beginning of the interview, Alix outlines the main reasons the outlook is ultimately bullish: ongoing geopolitical risks, fewer taxes on the banks, the evaporation of the mansion tax, a lack of house building initiatives and relatively low gilt yields are the main planks of her argument. And it’s a convincing one. With Clapham no longer condemned to a Barnes-like existence as a leafy but ultimately secluded satellite of London, investment, capital growth and the professional demographic the area attracts provide ballast for a market that seems to be marching onwards and upwards. n

Rodenhurst Road, £2,350,000 30 Abbeville Road, London SW4 9NG 020 8675 4400 (douglasandgordon.com)

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PROPERT Y NEWS Property developments both local and London-wide

Award-winning homes Located in the beautiful, leafy postcode of SW18 is Asquith Villas, which has recently won the Evening Standard Awards for Best New Family Home 2015. Only two exceptional homes are left from the original four that were available which all back onto and have direct access to Spencer Park, a glorious 3.8-acre area of private parkland in the heart of south-west London. The houses are perfectly positioned in one of the most exclusive locations south of the River Thames. They offer potential buyers approximately 4,600 sq ft of luxurious family living space and a large landscaped garden. They also have gated off-street parking, a spacious drawing room, a kitchen-diner – perfect for family evenings together – and an 800 sq ft space that can be utilised as a media or games room, or simply somewhere for the family to relax on comfortable sofas after a long day. The master suite has a spacious dressing room and both houses have six double bedrooms each. For luxury living in south-west London, they tick all the right boxes. And with an award for good measure, they won’t be on the market for long.

Freehold; Spencer Park, SW18 2SZ, £4,200,000 & £4,350,000, John Thorogood,140 Northcote Road, Battersea, SW11 6QZ (john-thorogood.co.uk)

First-time buyers drive a 20 per cent surge in prime London demand Overall demand for prime London homes shot up by 20 per cent in Q1, says Marsh & Parsons, with first-time buyers and investors each accounting for nearly a third of sales. Twenty-nine per cent of prime London property purchases were made by investors in the last three months – down from 37 per cent at the end of 2014 – while a ‘huge spike’ means that 28 per cent of sales went to first-time buyers, says the estate agency. First-time buyers accounted for 21 per cent of deals in Q4 2014; the escalation has caused mortgage-funded transactions to jump up by 17 per cent in the past three months. As a result, one-bedroom properties have out-performed most other unit sizes; one-bedroom values have risen by five per cent (£75 a day over the past year) compared with 1.7 per cent annual growth across the market as a whole. Marsh & Parsons is now reporting that its ratio of registered buyers per property has risen from 10 in December 2014 to 12 in March 2014. ‘First-time buyers have been riding a wave of fortuitous circumstances recently – with almost unheard of mortgage rates, reduced up front stamp duty costs, and support schemes like the Help to Buy ISA inflating confidence,’ says Peter Rollings, CEO of Marsh & Parsons. ‘Combined with a more accessible pace of property price growth so far in 2015, more people have been able to take the plunge into the homes market. Prime London property has always been a bastion of investment, but it’s encouraging to see the drawbridge being lowered for everyday Londoners who live and work in this city. ‘However, there is, and has always been, some aspirational prime central areas that are out of grasp for new buyers and these will remain an investment stronghold. Addresses like Kensington and Chelsea resonate around the world and will always entice buyers looking for unparalleled capital returns. n

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How does your garden grow? Putting a price on outside space The RHS Chelsea Flower Show last month prompted some timely workings on the value of outside space by Marsh & Parsons. The agency has been going through its register and estimated that the presence of a roof terrace or balcony adds an average of 12 per cent to the value of a property, rising to as much as 25 per cent in coveted Chelsea. You can expect to shell out an average 11 per cent premium for access to a communal garden, says the team, although this can hit the heady heights of 20 per cent for the keys to those bucolic beauties in Little Venice and Holland Park. David Pittman, associate director and sales manager of Marsh & Parsons in Holland Park, says: ‘As the mercury rises, Londoners don’t want to be cooped up inside and want to be able to feel the wind in their hair. For the right buyer, a balcony or, more particularly, a roof terrace, will add significant value to a property in the area. Some of the more petite family houses have roof terraces in place of a garden, and in these cases the value will be increased by approximately 10 per cent more than the same property without any outside space. Having direct access to one of W11’s

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A new horizon Jonathan Dyson of Hamptons Battersea discusses the positive effect that the general election result has had and the new Hamptons opening in Earlsfield

wonderfully desirable communal gardens can increase a property’s value by 20 per cent or significantly more.’ The firm reckons that just under a third of flats that come on to the market have a balcony, roof terrace or communal garden, and that these tend to sell faster than those with no outside space, which would make sense. Interestingly, the agency also worked out that the average price per square foot of outdoor space in the capital is around £897, although you can pay up to £1,925 in South Kensington. Peter Rollings, CEO of Marsh & Parsons, says: ‘As a nation we love our gardens, and the Chelsea Flower Show has green-fingered enthusiasts across the country looking on in envy. But with outdoor space at a premium in the capital, not all properties have their own gardens, so roof terraces, balconies and communal green areas can be just as important to buyers who are looking to unwind in the open air. Vendors have long been aware of how much value traditional home improvements can add to a property and this research may just persuade them to convert flat roofs or balconies into habitable outdoor oases.’ n

n the days following the election you could be forgiven for thinking that as a nation we had won some major sporting event, such was the apparent delight at the result. There were many smiles up and down Northcote Road and a palpable sigh of relief by almost everyone I spoke to. I saw one particular agent on his scooter, beeping his horn at anyone he knew, grinning from ear to ear. So, has the world changed? Is everything now looking all rosy in the land of London property? Well, in most respects, yes, but I do think that we need to exercise just a soupçon of caution. This is by no means a political statement but a Conservative majority is definitely a good thing for the London property market. The threat of higher punitive taxes through the proposed mansion tax had stifled the £2m+ property market for the last year, as did the possible removal of non-dom status for certain individuals. This, coupled with genuine concern about exactly what sort of coalition we were likely to get had also been a good reason for many buyers to sit on their hands and adopt a ‘wait and see’ approach, which has now all but evaporated. As a result, and this is where my caution is most apparent, there are some pundits predicting big price increases in the coming months, which I think will prove to be unfounded. In the post-election weeks we have seen a

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12 per cent increase in buyers, however we have also seen a nine per cent increase in stock, so one is pretty much covering the other. We all know that interest rates are low, but the Conservative victory hasn’t actually put more money in our pockets, so fundamentally most people’s ability to borrow remains unchanged. Whilst we are already seeing an uplift in transactions, prices are generally staying very much the same. In other news, I’m delighted to announce the opening of our new Earlsfield office. We’ve seen, Earlsfield transform in recent years and, although we’ve been covering the area from our Northcote Road office, there’s nothing like actually being there in the thick of it. Strategically it is ideally situated between our Putney, Wimbledon and Battersea branches and plugs the gap neatly between the three offices. The new Earlsfield team is already in place and will be opening the doors to the public on Monday 22 June with a launch party on Saturday 27 June. n

Jonathan Dyson is the area sales director of Hamptons International in Battersea, Balham and Clapham. 98-100 Northcote Road, Battersea, SW11 6QW, 020 7924 2170 350-352 Garrett Lane, SW18 4ES (hamptons.co.uk)

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Summer in the south-west Three Marsh & Parsons agents discuss the local summer markets

Clapham

Battersea

Balham

Thomas Crabtree

Charles Streatfeild

Laura Wilcox-Chandley

Sales Manager & Associate Director

Sales Manager

Sales Manager & Associate Director

June is typically one of our busiest months in Clapham and combined with political certainty, we’re the busiest we’ve ever been! The people who’ve been holding off are suddenly committing to buying or selling. As a result, we’re registering more buyers and bringing more properties on to the market. Notably, the biggest proportion of people selling are those looking to either trade-up or move out of London. Clapham remains ever-popular for the first-time buyer ‘bank of mum and dad’ demographic, and as a result there is strong demand for flats between the £600,000 to £900,000 mark. While borrowing also remains favourable, there are a lot of serious buyers looking in Clapham.

Battersea comes into its own during the summer months. We’re seeing more people including outdoor space in their search criteria – whether it’s a garden, roof terrace or just a small balcony. The flat market is in high demand, which means we’re achieving some incredible results for our vendors – two-bedroom flats have been selling for around £1,000 per sq ft. Now that a mansion tax has been ruled out, there is suddenly a lot more movement in the market between the £1.5million and £4million marks and we’re registering an increasing number of buyers within this price range, as well as more properties to sell.

Within two weeks of the election result we agreed nine sales across the market. This is definitely a positive sign that things are going from strength to strength. We’re registering a lot of buyers who already live locally and are stepping up onto the next rung of the property ladder and as a result, we’re bringing more flats onto the market. These second-time buyers looking to upsize from flats are creating strong demand for houses. First-time buyers also remain an important demographic in the Balham sales market, although more and more of these buyers are widening their search to include neighbouring areas such as Tooting and Streatham.

HOT PROPERTIES

Clapham

Battersea

Balham

Marsh & Parsons Battersea, 28 Old Town, SW4 0LB 020 7501 3666 (marshandparsons.co.uk)

Marsh & Parsons Battersea, 118 Northcote Road, SW11 6QP 020 7228 9292 (marshandparsons.co.uk)

Marsh & Parsons Balham, 45 Balham Hill, SW12 9DR, 020 8673 4377 (marshandparsons.co.uk)

Turret Grove, SW4 Guide price: £1,600,000

Kyrle Road, SW11 6BA Guide price: £1,495,000

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Cathles Road, SW12 Guide price: £1,100,000

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PROPERT Y WATCH On the up Max Green, head of Savills Clapham, discusses the post-election local market and some of the fantastic properties now available

t’s been an interesting few months with political rhetoric and uncertainty causing many to put their property search or sale on hold and await the election results before proceeding. Across the UK, the housing market is now breathing a sigh of relief that the election is finally over. While of course the result seems favourable for the property market (with proposed heavy taxes no longer a threat), removing this strong uncertainty, regardless of the result, has allowed the market to return to normality. With a clear election outcome, we now expect to see much of the pent-up purchaser demand flow back into the market. Much of the activity in the first weeks after the election has been from tentative buyers who offered on properties they’d seen at the beginning of the year. Vendors who had also held off or withdrawn properties previously for sale

and sudden uplift in prices, which would be unsustainable. Instead, we expect to see an improvement in the turnover and volume of sales, assuming that vendor and purchaser expectations can be aligned. In the long term, our research department forecasts a strong market, with a price growth over the next five years of over 20 per cent. For the past few months, while movement above the £2million mark was especially quietened, the market below £1million actually maintained its buoyancy throughout. This pace continues and we have some excellent new properties coming to the market over the next month or so. One, in Vickery House (between Clapham North and Brixton) at £565,000 has already received good levels of interest in the few weeks it has currently been on the market. With properties like this and business finally back to normal, we’re sure we’ll be kept busy over the summer. n

We expect to see an improvement of sales, assuming that vendor and purchaser expectations can be aligned have also returned, so we expect to see considerably more stock available to meet the increased buyer demand. Our stock levels have noticeably risen, with a number of excellent new properties on the market since the election results. One which stands out is a house on Belmont Road, in the heart of the ever-popular Clapham Old Town. This imposing Victorian property is on the market at £2million and has been beautifully refurbished by the current owners, displaying some of the best of what Clapham Old Town has to offer. The increased supply and thus choice to meet buyer demand will prevent a strong

57/59 Nightingale Lane, SW12 8ST, 020 8673 4111 (savills.co.uk)

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PAGE MEWS, sw11

FOXBOURNE ROAD, sw17

Open plan reception room ø kitchen ø 4 double bedrooms (3 en suite) ø cloakroom ø balcony ø landscaped garden ø allocated off-street parking space ø 158.9 sq m (1,710 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 5 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø family bathroom ø shower room ø cloakroom ø cellar ø 37 ft south-facing garden ø 217.3 sq m (2,340 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Guide £1.595 million Freehold

Guide £1.45 million Freehold

Savills Battersea Bridge mshort@savills.com 020 3402 1900

Savills Clapham hmacbrayne@savills.com 020 8673 4111

MONTEFIORE STREET, sw8

TROTT STREET, sw11

Double reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø loft space ø garden ø 109.3 sq m (1,177 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø utility room ø garden ø 134.1 sq m (1,444 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Guide £1.12 million Freehold

Guide £1.195 million Freehold

Savills Battersea Park mshort@savills.com 020 3402 1900

Savills Battersea Bridge tbradley@savills.com 020 7731 9420

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BELMONT ROAD, sw4

RYDAL ROAD, sw16

Reception room ø drawing room ø study ø kitchen/dining room ø 3 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø family bathroom ø utility room ø 2 cloakrooms ø roof terrace ø 39 ft south-facing garden ø 195.9 sq m (2,109 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Reception room ø family room ø kitchen/dining room ø 5 double bedrooms (2 en suite) ø shower room ø utility room ø cloakroom ø cellar ø south-facing garden ø 278.8 sq m (3,002 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Guide £2 million Freehold

Guide £1.9 million Freehold

Savills Clapham hmacbrayne@savills.com 020 8673 4111

Savills Clapham mgreen@savills.com 020 8673 4111

ROSEHILL ROAD, sw18

NEVIS ROAD, sw17

2 reception rooms ø open plan kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom suite ø 4 further bedrooms ø family bathroom ø shower room ø utility room ø cloakroom ø terrace ø 228.5 sq m (2,460 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom suite ø 4 further double bedrooms ø family bathroom ø cloakroom ø cellar ø garden ø 225.9 sq m (2,432 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Guide £1.875 million Freehold

Guide £1.7 million Freehold

Savills Wandsworth eseaton@savills.com 020 8877 1222

Savills Clapham mgreen@savills.com 020 8673 4111

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SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME WITH GARDEN elms road, sw4 6 bedrooms ø reception room ø family room/ playroom ø kitchen/dining room ø 4 bathrooms ø cloakroom ø utility room ø garden ø 276 sq m (2,970 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=E

Unfurnished £1,600 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

Savills Clapham Charlotte Colley ccolley@savills.com

020 8772 6990

TWO BEDROOM PENTHOUSE WITH TERRACE derry court, sw16 2 bedrooms ø reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 2 bathrooms ø terrace ø 83 sq m (889 sq ft) ø Council Tax=D ø EPC=B

Unfurnished £395 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

Savills Northcote Road Nathan Yendle nyendle@savills.com

020 3428 2224 *£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/ guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

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FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY HOUSE IN BATTERSEA kersley street, sw11 4 bedrooms ø double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 2 bathrooms ø walk in wardrobe/study ø utility room ø patio garden ø 194 sq m (2,090 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=E

Unfurnished £1,650 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

Savills Battersea Bridge Clare Hampson champson@savills.com

020 3430 6900

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED HOME PROVIDING AN IDEAL SPACE FOR FAMILY LIVING tonsley road, sw18 3 double bedrooms ø double reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 2 bathrooms ø patio garden ø 116.5 sq m (1,254 sq ft) ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=E

Unfurnished £3,012 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

Savills Wandsworth Charlotte Corner-Munroe ccmunroe@savills.com

020 8877 1222 *£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/ guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

Albion Riverside, Battersea SW11 Two bedroom flat for sale in Albion Riverside

KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670

A very desirable layout in one of the river's most exlusive buildings. In excellent condition and on a high floor affording bright interior rooms and stunning views of the Thames and London towards Chelsea. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/reception room, balcony, 24 hour concierge, leisure facilities. EPC: B. Approximately 125 sq m (1,346 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 987 years remaining

Guide price: £2,100,000

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/RVR140184

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The Tower, Nine Elms SW8 Three bedroom flat for sale in The Tower in St George Wharf

KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670

A very desirable apartment in this prestigious building, offering sensational views of the River Thames and London, from all principal rooms. Placed at a position within the building to fully capture the sprawling city and the river. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, 24 hour concierge, leisure facilities. EPC: B. Approximately 123 sq m (1,324 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 983 years remaining

Guide price: £2,750,000

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/RVR150001

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Compass House, Chelsea Creek SW6 Two bedroom flat for sale in Chelsea Creek

KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670

A delightful two bedroom flat located in the Chelsea Creek development, with easy access to the King's Road and Imperial Wharf Station. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, balcony, concierge, leisure facilities. EPC: B. Approximately 84 sq m (905 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 994 years remaining

Guide price: £1,125,000

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/RVR140311

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Orbel Street, Battersea SW11 Three bedroom semi-detached house in "The Sisters" Situated on one of the roads within "The Sisters" lies this charming three bedroom, semi-detached family home with a mature, private, west facing garden. There is currently planning permission for an upward extension into the loft for a fourth bedroom and bathroom. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, garden. EPC: B. Approximately 113 sq m (1,216 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: £1,450,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea battersea@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670

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KnightFrank.co.uk/RVR140309

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Lyford Road, Wandsworth SW18 Overlooking Wandsworth Common

KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777

A magnificent double fronted detached family house with a superb carriage driveway, 72 ft south west facing garden and has views over Wandsworth Common. 6-7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), 3 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, dressing room/bedroom 7, study, utility room, downstairs cloakroom, cellar, 72 ft south west facing garden, summerhouse, carriage driveway with off street parking. EPC: E. Approximately 419.3 sq m (4,514 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: £5,200,000

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/WND140269

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WHAT'S YOUR NEXT MOVE? To find out how we can help you or to arrange your complimentary market appraisal please contact us: KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777

Guide price: £1,600,000

St. James's Drive, Wandsworth SW17 A beautifully presented family house with planning in place to extend the property further. Well located and close to Bellevue Road and Wandsworth Common. 3-4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining room, garden. EPC: D. Approximately 158 sq m (1,701 sq ft). Freehold. wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £2,650,000

North Side Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth SW18 An exceptional detached family home with a delightful 93 ft garden and off street parking. 4-5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suite), reception room, kitchen/dining room, family room, study, 93 ft garden, private parking. EPC: C. Approximately 263 sq m (2,831 sq ft). Freehold. wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777

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WHAT'S YOUR NEXT MOVE? To find out how we can help you or to arrange your complimentary market appraisal please contact us: KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777

Guide price: £2,650,000

Herondale Avenue, Wandsworth SW18 A beautiful family house located on Herondale Avenue, one of Wandsworth’s most favoured streets on account of its wide tree lined aspect. 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, garden, private parking. EPC: F. Approximately 279 sq m (3,003 sq ft). Freehold. wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

Guide price: £2,650,000

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BBR

WHAT'S YOUR NEXT MOVE? To find out how we can help you or to arrange your complimentary market appraisal please contact us: KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777

Guide price: £2,650,000

Albion Riverside, Battersea SW11 A sensational 5th floor three bedroom apartment Furnished to an exceptional standard this is an opportunity to rent a prestigious apartment in an award winning development with views over Cheyne Walk and across the River Thames. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan reception room, kitchen, dining area, roof terrace, laundry room, 24 hour concierge, gym, swimming pool and one underground parking space. EPC: C. Approximately 193 sq m (2,081 sq ft). Guide price: £2,650,000 Available furnished or unfurnished

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings riversidelettings@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7680

Herondale Avenue, Wandsworth SW18 A handsome family house with a large private rear garden. 5-6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen/dining/family room, study, cinema/playroom, utility room, large garden, off street KnightFrank.co.uk/RIQ187004 parking. EPC: D. Approximately 296 sq m (3,186 sq ft). Freehold. wandsworth@knightfrank.com All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask usOffice: for more020 information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges 8682 7777 Guide price: £1,995 per week

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Chelsea Creek, Fulham SW6 A gorgeous 6th floor two bedroom apartment

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings riversidelettings@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7680

An immaculate, contemporary apartment with hard wood flooring and luxurious, fully fitted kitchen and bathrooms. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception room, modern kitchen, dining area, wrap around balcony, 24 hour concierge, spa, gym, swimming pool, one secure underground parking space and communal garden. EPC: B. Approximately 84 sq m (899 sq ft). Available furnished

Guide price: £825 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/FLQ189575

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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Earlsfield & Southfields. Our new home sweet home.

Launch Saturday 27th June 10.30 am to 2.30 pm

Opens June 2015 Hamptons International is perfectly placed to meet all your property needs. Our growing branch network in the UK is extensive and will ensure your property is exposed to the local area as well as to buyers and tenants from Central London, Southern England and overseas. To find out more about what we do and how we work, come along to our launch on Saturday 27th June from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm, alternatively contact us for a free market appraisal.

Hamptons Earlsfield & Southfields 350-352 Garrett Lane, Earlsfield SW18 4ES Sales. 020 7265 6595 earlsfield@hamptons-int.com Lettings. 020 7265 6595 earlsfieldlettings@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk Please dial in full. If you have already appointed another agent, you may be subject to a restrictive contract.

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Beyond your expectations

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Altenburg Gardens, SW11 £1,650,000 Freehold A beautifully presented five bedroom family house. EPC: D Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4253

Auckland Road, SW11 £850,000 Leasehold A bright & airy two bedroom garden flat. EPC: D Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4253

Kirkstall Road SW2 £899,950 Freehold A wonderful four bedroom family house. EPC: D Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7744

Mount Ephraim Road, SW16 £1,250,000 Freehold A stunning three bed bungalow surrounded by gardens. EPC: F Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7744

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

The Garden House, SW17 ÂŁ1,435,000 Freehold An exquisitely styled contemporary four bedroom house. EPC: C Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4253

Bushnell Road, SW17 ÂŁ1,825,000 Freehold A wonderful five bed family home in very good condition, set over three floors and situated in the heart of the Heaver Estate. EPC: E Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7744

Guildford Road SW8 1,595,000 Freehold An elegant early Victorian family home. EPC: E Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5439

Grafton Square, SW4 ÂŁ2,650,000 Freehold A beautifully elegant five/six bedroom house. LISTED BUILDING Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5439 ON WHITE

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

ON GREEN

Chatham Road, SW11 A spectacular contemporary styled mews house, extending to around 3,250sqft. Created by the highly respected and local niche developer Artesian, and forming part of a development of just four properties, this superb home has been architecturally designed and offers the very best in modern living. Price on application. ON WHITE

ON GREEN

RAMPTON BASELE Y RAMPTON

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Five / Six double bedrooms Four bathrooms Four reception rooms Walk-in wardobes Private parking South facing gardens

Rampton Baseley

Hamptons Battersea and Wandsworth

131 Northcote Road, London SW11 6PS T: 020 7228 5111 E: batterseasales@ramptonbaseley.com

98-100 Northcote Road, London SW11 6QW T. 020 7924 2170 E. battersea@hamptons-int.com

Beyond your expectations

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The Pavement, SW4 £560 per week* A 2 bed loft style apt on The Pavement. EPC:E Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541

Stephen Place, SW4 £1,250 per week* A modern 5 bed house situated in a private development in the Clapham Old Town. EPC:C

All Saints Close, SW8 £740 per week* An exceptionally spacious 3 bed property. EPC:D

Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541

Criffel Avenue, SW2 £485 per week* 3 bed house with a great private garden. EPC: D

Rosethorn Close, SW12 £340 per week* Bright & spacious 1 bed apartment. EPC: C

Hazelbourne Road, SW12 £345 per week* 1 bedroom mews with secure parking. EPC: C

Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

SHORT LET

Hendham Road ,SW17 £1,050 per week* A beautiful 4 to 5 bedroom family home. EPC: D

Mysore Road, SW11 £875 per week* Wonderful 3 bedroom apartment, in a great location.

Devereux Road, SW1 £995 per week* A beautiful 3 bedroom apartment. EPC: D

Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

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Wingate Square, SW4 £575 per week* Modern 2 bedroom apartment with parking. EPC:C Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541

Crescent Lane, SW4 £495 per week* A charming 2 bed conversion on Abbeville. EPC:D

Clapham Common North Side, SW4 £1,600 per week* A beautiful 4 storey period terrace. This would be perfect for a family. EPC:E

Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541

Chestnut Grove, SW12 £925 per week* Newly decorated 4 double bed property. EPC: C

Tantallon Road, SW12 £865 per week* 4 bed home in the Nightingale Triangle. EPC: E

Balham Hill, SW12 £585 per week* A great 2 bed apartment in Clapham South. EPC: B

Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Old Park Avenue, SW12 £1,650 per week* Stunning home, with generous living space. EPC: F

Prince of Wales Drive, SW11 £850 per week* A beautifully presented 4 bed apartment. EPC: D

Jedburgh Road, SW11 £835 per week* A fantastic, well presented 4 bed house. EPC: E

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

Immaculate plot with South-facing patio Matching people and property in London for 150 years.

Nicosia Road SW18 ÂŁ2,900,000 A wonderful five-bedroom family house with a sunny, south west facing garden on one of the most sought after streets in Wandsworth. Freehold. EPC=F

Battersea: 020 7228 9292 sales.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk

Nicosia Road SW18 ÂŁ2,900,000 A wonderful five-bedroom family house with a sunny, south west facing garden on one of the most sought after streets in Wandsworth. Freehold. EPC=F

Battersea: 020 7228 9292 sales.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk

Larkhall Rise SW4 ÂŁ2,600,000 A remarkable semi-detached family house with a south facing garden, offering over 4,400 sq/ft of living space including a self contained, one-bedroom annex. Freehold. EPC=D

Clapham: 020 7501 3666 lets.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

Fernhurst Road SW6 ÂŁ2,350,000 A meticulously presented four-bedroom family home offering great proportions, located on a prime residential street in the heart of Munster Village. Freehold. EPC=E

Bishops Park: 020 7993 9888 sales.bis@marshandparsons.co.uk

Wardell Mews SW4 ÂŁ1,999,950 A luxury, newly built five-bedroom mews house offering over 3,000 sq/ft of living space, beautifully arranged over three floors with a decked terrace. EPC=B

Clapham: 020 7501 3666 lets.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

Kyrle Road SW11 ÂŁ1,495,000 A well presented five-bedroom house presented in excellent condition throughout with a garden, located on an attractive tree lined street, just off Clapham Common. EPC=D

Battersea: 020 7228 9292 sales.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk

PUTNEY SW15

THE TERRACE COLLECTION LAUNCHING THURSDAY 11TH JUNE 6PM – 9PM Join us to experience the Penthouse Show Apartment, featuring interior design from award-winning ‘Honky Interior Design’. The Penthouse Show Apartment is the pinnacle of the Terrace Collection, which consists of two and three bedroom apartments, all providing spacious terraces which are ideal for entertaining, whilst some offer unspoilt views of the Capital. London Square Putney is ideally located along the Upper Richmond Road, moments from Putney mainline and underground stations. Call us now on 0333 666 2838 to RSVP to the launch. Strictly by appointment only. The London Square Sales Suite, 113 Upper Richmond Road, SW15 2TL now open daily

TO RSVP THE LAUNCH CALL 0333 666 2838 London view photography is indicative only. Details correct at time of going to press.

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FOR SALE

Broomwood Road Between The Commons SW11 £1,160,000 | SHARE OF FREEHOLD At a spectacular 1456 square feet (135.3 SQ.M), this exceptional 3 double bedroom, 2 bathroom family maisonette is bigger than many three bedroom houses in the area. It has been designed with flair, has outstanding living space and a beautiful sunny south-facing garden. Situated just off Northcote Road and right by Wandsworth Common in the likely catchment for Honeywell School. EPC - D

• Entrance Hall • Side Access • 27' Double Reception • 24' Kitchen/Family Room • 3 Double Bedrooms • 2 Bath/Shower Rooms (1 En Suite) • Cloakroom/WC

• South-facing Garden • Residents' Parking • Likely Honeywell Catchment • 1456 SQ.FT / 135.3 SQ.M

FOR SALE

PATTEN ROAD, Blenkarne Road ‘The Toastrack’Wandsworth Between The Commons SW11 Common, SW18 £5.25m | freehold £3,450,000 | FREEHOLD

Possessing onere-designed, of the largestas gardens x 55') and leafiest locationsproject Spectacularly part of(70' a dramatic 2-year restoration between the commons, Victorian house (3248 SQ.FThouse / 301.7 by the existing owners,this thissubstantial magnificent double-fronted Victorian SQ.MT) is a rare treasure. One of only a few semi-detached properties setan boasts 4500 square feet, a large garden and off-street parking. It is back in this prestigious crescent, it offers wonderful scope for expansion. outstanding and luxurious family home positioned on one of the premier Wandsworth Common, its station, fashionable Northcote/ Bellevue Roads and streets in The Toastrack, the most prestigious enclave in Wandsworth. excellent schools are close by. EPC - D EPC - D

Montholme Road Between The Commons SW11 £1,825,000 | FREEHOLD This stylishly refurbished five double bedroom, three bathroom Victorian house occupies an enviable spot close to Northcote Road and Honeywell School. Its healthy floor area of 2300 square feet is thanks to its larger and wonderfully sunny south-west facing garden and its superb 27' kitchen/family room which has been recently extended to side and rear. EPC - E.

• Built c. 1885 • Front Garden With Side Access • Entrance Hall With Galleried Staircase • 2Front Large Reception Rooms • Garden • Kitchen/Breakfast • Off-Street Parking Room • Extensive Basement • Entrance HallHall • Entrance • Terrace • Double Reception Room • Guest Cloakroom • Outside • 27' Kitchen WC/Washroom / Family • Reception Room Room • Rear & Side Extension • Study • Utility Room • Dining Room • Cloakroom/ WC Room • Kitchen/Family • Cellar • Playroom • 30’ SW-facing Garden • Gymnasium

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• Store • 5 Double Bedrooms • 3 Bath / Shower Rooms RoofRoom Terrace + Wine Store • •Utility Loft Space Room • •Media/Games 70' x 55' Rear • • 5 •Double Bedrooms Soundproof MusicGarden Room London Borough of Wandsworth • • En•57’ Suite Bath / X 33’ Garden • 3248 SQ. FT. / 301.7 Shower Room / WC • Master Bedroom Suite WithSQ. M + LOFT • Family Bathroom Dressing Room / WC • • Shower / WC Guest Room Bedroom Suite • • L.B. Wandsworth 4 Further Bedrooms (6 in total) • • Residents’ Parking 3 Further Bath/Shower Rooms (5 in total) • • 2300 SQ.FT 4470 SQ.FT/ 213.6 / 415.2SQ.M SQ.M

FOR SALE

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FOR SALE

ALDERBROOK ROAD, SW12The Nightingale Broomwood Road Between Commons Triangle SW11 £1,695,000 £1,160,000 || freehold SHARE OF FREEHOLD

At a substantially spectacular 1456 square feet (135.3 SQ.M), this exceptional double bedThis wide and imposing 3-storey Victorian house with a3 floor area in room, 2ofbathroom family maisonette is bigger than many three bedroom houses excess 2800 SQ.FT / 260 SQ.M., has a sunny west-facing garden, a wealth of in the area. It has been designed with flair, hasVery outstanding living space andtube, a original features and great scope for extension. close to Clapham South beautifulmainline, sunny south-facing justand off Northcote Road and right Balham the edge of garden. ClaphamSituated Common excellent schools. EPC - D.by Wandsworth Common in the likely catchment for Honeywell School. EPC - D

• Entrance • Wide HallHall • Side • HugeAccess Open-plan Double Reception • 27' Double Reception • Kitchen • 24' Kitchen/Family Room • Dining Room • 3Conservatory Double Bedrooms • • 2Cellar Bath/Shower Rooms (1 En Suite) • • Cloakroom/WC

SALE MONTHOLME ROAD, SW11The Commons FOR Montholme Road Between SW11 Between Commons £1,825,000 the | FREEHOLD £1,375,000 | freehold

This stylishly refurbished five double bedroom, three bathroom Victorian house occupies an enviable spot close to Northcote Road and Honeywell School. Its • Front & Rear Loft Spaces • Entrancefloor Hall area of 2300 square feet healthy is thanks to its larger and wonderfully • Original features • Double Reception Room sunny south-west facing garden and its superb 27' kitchen/family room which • Extension Potential • Kitchen/ Breakfast Room • London • 37’ been SW-Facing Gardenextended to side and has recently rear.Borough EPC - ofE.Wandsworth • 3 Double Bedrooms • Bathroom + WC • Cellar

• Residents Parking • 1420 SQ.FT / 132 SQ.M + LOFT • EPC - D

•• South-facing West-facing Garden Garden •• Residents' Parking 5 Bedrooms •• Likely Honeywell Rooms Catchment 3 Bath/Shower •• 1456 SQ.FT / 135.3 SQ.M L.B. Wandsworth • 2830 SQ.FT/ 263 SQ.M

TO SALE LET FOR

BRAMFIELD ROAD, SW11 Between the Commons £499 per week | To let

• Entrance Hall • Double Reception Room • 27' Kitchen / Family Room • Large • Rear & SideReception ExtensionRoomFitted Kitchen • Eat-In • Utility RoomKitchen • 2 x Double • Cloakroom/ WC Bedrooms • Bathroom • Cellar • SW-facing Additional WC • 30’ Garden

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FOR SALE

BOLINGBROKE Blenkarne RoadGROVE, Between theCommons Commons, SW11 Between The SW11 £2,995,000 £3,450,000 || freehold FREEHOLD

Possessing one ofwide the largest gardens (70' x 55')Victorian and leafihouse est locations This substantial, and imposing 3-storey (3220 between the commons, this substantial Victorian housewith (3248 SQ.FT 301.7the SQ.FT/ 299.1 SQ.MT) occupies a beautiful location views out/ over SQ.MT) is a rare treasure. One of only a few semi-detached properties set green spaces of Wandsworth Common on the corner of Gorst Road. It has back in this prestigious crescent, it offers wonderful scope forgarage/studio. expansion. a wonderful garden, superb proportions and a large rear Wandsworth Common, its station, fashionable Northcote/ Bellevue Roads and EPC - D. excellent schools are close by. EPC - D • Built c. 1885 • Front Garden With Side Access • Entrance Hall With Galleried Staircase • 2Wide Large Reception • Entrance Hall Rooms • Kitchen/Breakfast Room Rooms • 2 Ground Floor Reception • Extensive Basement Room • Stylish Kitchen/Breakfast • Terrace • Conservatory/Dining Room • Outside • 1st-FloorWC/Washroom Drawing Room/5th Bedroom

• Store • 5 Double Bedrooms • 3 Bath / Shower Rooms Terrace • •5Roof Bedrooms Total Loft Space • •Family Bathroom/WC • 70' x 55' Rear • Utility Room & WCGarden London Borough of Wandsworth • •Large Cellars 3248 SQ. FT. / 301.7 SQ. M + LOFT • •Large Garage/Studio

• Master Bedroom & En suite Bathroom/WC • Wonderful Rear Garden • Outside Store/Shed • Guest Bedroom With En suite Shower • 3220 SQ.FT/ 299.1 SQ.MT Room/WC

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To celebrate the opening of our Wandsworth Common office, Chestertons will sell your property for FREE!* Chestertons Wandsworth Common 11 Huguenot Place, London, SW18 T: 020 8104 2024 sales.wandsworth@chestertons.com

*This promotion only applies to addresses covered by Chestertons’ Wandsworth Common office† and to the first 30 homeowners to instruct Chestertons' Wandsworth Common office to sell their property on a sole agency basis. No commission will be charged to the seller subject to solicitors being instructed by 18:00pm on Friday 12th June 2015. This offer does not include solicitor’s fees or the cost of producing an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Chestertons reserves the right to decline an instruction. Our usual Terms of Business will continue to apply. †contact Chestertons Wandsworth Common office for more information

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RIDGEMOUNT ROAD Wandsworth SW18

A stunningly presented family house of almost 2,100 sq ft with a double reception room and a stunning kitchen/family room. Reception rooms • 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms • Kitchen/family room Cellar • Garden • EPC rating D

Guide price £1,595,000

Wandsworth

020 8767 7711 jason.corbett@carterjonas.co.uk

OUSELEY ROAD Wandsworth Common SW12 A beautifully presented family house with a stunning 70 ft south west facing garden. This handsome house, nearly 3,000 sq ft, has high ceilings, beautiful light and lots of storage. 2 reception rooms • 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms • Separate WC • Play room Utility room • Garden • EPC rating D

£1,400 pw*/£6,066.67 pcm* Wandsworth Common

020 8682 3121 fiona.bourke@carterjonas.co.uk

WISETON ROAD Wandsworth Common SW17 A rare opportunity to rent this charming bright four bedroom Victorian house in the heart of Bellevue Village which has been completely refurbished to a high standard throughout. Reception room • 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • Kitchen/dining room Garden • EPC rating D

£1,000 pw*/£4,333.33 pcm* Wandsworth Common

020 8682 3121 fiona.bourke@carterjonas.co.uk *Rent excludes administration fees. Please contact our branch who can provide this information.

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Shandon Road SW4 £1,475,000 Freehold Clapham Sales 020 8675 4400 | claphamsales@dng.co.uk

Prince Of Wales Drive SW11 £1,250,000 Leasehold Battersea Park Sales 020 7720 8077 | battpksales@dng.co.uk

South

Balham

Battersea

North

Chelsea

Fulham

Battersea Park

Built in the late 1800's this family home is beautifully presented and retains many lovely period features throughout. The property is set in the heart of the Abbeville Village close to green spaces of Clapham Common.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cellar, Garden, EPC: D.

A spacious, split level, flat covering nearly 1,500 sq. ft. Arranged over the second and third floors of a Victorian terrace, the property benefits from large windows and skylights that create an incredibly light living space.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), Reception room, Kitchen/dining room, South-facing roof terrace, EPC: D.

Clapham

East Putney

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington

Southfields & Earlsfield

West Putney

Kensington Gate

South Kensington

Notting Hill

Pimlico & Westminster

douglasandgordon.com

Osward Road SW17 ÂŁ1,245,000 Freehold Balham Sales 020 8673 0191 | balhamsales@dng.co.uk

Ravensbury Road SW18 ÂŁ1,150,000 Freehold Southfields Sales 020 8874 8822 | sthfldssales@dng.co.uk

A pretty terraced house set off Boundaries Road covering 2,204 sq. ft. The property offers a lovey west-facing garden and it is conveniently located, close to all the local amenities of Balham.

4 double bedrooms, Further bedroom/ study, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Cellar, West-facing garden, EPC: E.

An immaculately presented house in this prime location within walking distance of Earlsfield station. The property is in the priority catchment area of Wimbledon Park Primary school and is perfect for family living.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Open-plan kitchen/dining room, South-facing garden, EPC: C.

Leathwaite Road SW11 £895 per week + admin fees* Unfurnished Battersea Lettings 020 7924 2002 | battlets@dng.co.uk

Lysias Road SW12 £875 per week + admin fees* Unfurnished Clapham Lettings 020 8675 0888 | claphamlets@dng.co.uk

South

Balham

Battersea

North

Chelsea

Fulham

Battersea Park

An immaculate family home conveniently located for local schools and within easy walking distance to the popular Northcote Road. The property is neutrally decorated and benefits from excellent storage throughout.

5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Patio garden, EPC: E.

A beautifully presented family home located on this much sought-after street close to Clapham South. The property has been refurbished throughout to the very highest of standards whilst retaining the period features.

4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Double reception room, Extended kitchen/dining room, Utility room, Cloakroom, Garden, EPC: D.

Clapham

East Putney

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington

Southfields & Earlsfield

West Putney

Kensington Gate

South Kensington

Notting Hill

Pimlico & Westminster

douglasandgordon.com

Primrose Mansions SW11 £700 per week + admin fees* Unfurnished Battersea Park Lettings 020 7498 5243 | battpklets@dng.co.uk

Heythorp Street SW18 £692 per week + admin fees* Unfurnished Southfields Lettings 020 8874 8844 | sthfldslets@dng.co.uk

This fantastic mansion flat is located on the sought-after Prince of Wales Drive. The first floor property has been beautifully renovated and has delightful views over Battersea Park from the open-plan kitchen/reception room.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Open-plan kitchen/reception room, Balcony, Porter, EPC: D.

A larger than average family home in the ever popular Southfields Grid. The ground floor features an incredible openplan kitchen/reception room, with French doors opening out onto a lawned garden.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), Reception room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Garden, EPC: E.

Good to know... *An initial one-off tenancy agreement fee of £240 (inc VAT) per property and a £45 (inc VAT) referencing charge per person will apply. At the end of the tenancy an inventory check-out fee will be charged, this amount will depend on the size of the property and whether it is furnished/unfurnished. For more details visit www.douglasandgordon.com/tenants/infoandcharges

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Canford Road SW11 ÂŁ1,550,000 Freehold Battersea Sales 020 7924 2000 | battsales@dng.co.uk

South

Balham

Battersea

North

Chelsea

Fulham

Battersea Park

Arranged over 2,000 sq.ft. this fabulous home is located on one of the most sought-after roads 'Between the Commons'. The property boasts a mature west-facing garden off the large open-plan family kitchen.

Clapham

East Putney

Hammersmith & Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bush

Kensington

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Open-plan kitchen/ dining room, Conservatory, Cellar, Garden, EPC: F.

Southfields & Earlsfield

West Putney

Kensington Gate

South Kensington

Notting Hill

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