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Dear Resident, Writer Ernst Fischer once said “I don’t want life to imitate art. I want life to be art”. This month the Journal brings art to life with its art-themed issue. From the best classes in the area to exhibitions, upcycling furniture to making a dress, we round up the best creative events on page 12. Elsewhere, we bring you the latest art news (page eight) while we spotlight Mark MacKinnon’s work who is exhibiting at The Art Movement on page 10. Meanwhile, on page 14, we bring you all the latest from the Wandsworth Fringe Festival. If all this is making you work up an appetite, then flick to page 18 where we bring you the latest food news including restaurant refurbishments, food markets and scrummy chocolates. Just grab a cup of Bellevue Tea while you read. Finally don’t forget our regular parents and kids page (page 21) and on page 22, Francesca Lee speaks to Laura and Mary of The White House Prep School about how it’s celebrating its 30-year anniversary.

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BATTERSEA Working hard A new work hub and mini pub has just opened in Battersea, and it’s called Out of Office. You can now enjoy a cup of coffee while you work and a beer or a glass of wine when you clock off, without even moving an inch. The place is also open for group bookings for parties, meetings, tasting events and any other exciting occasions you may have planned. 2A Stormont Road, SW11 5EN, 020 7585 2294, outofoffice.uk.com

Skiing success Battersea resident Cara Brown displayed impressive talent at the Delancey British Alpine Ski Championships last month winning the gold medal, despite tough conditions. Having competed against 44 other skiers, the 22-year-old is now the British overall champion. Cara, who travelled all the way to Tignes in France for the competition, finished the race in just under two-and-a-half hours. teambss.org.uk

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

Hitting the right note The return of Spike Crime author Thomas Mogford has done it again with a new book release for his Spike Sanguinetti series. Thriller writer Thomas is also known for writing The Shadow of the Rock, Sign of the Cross and Hollow Mountain. His new book, Sleeping Dogs follows lawyer Spike as he takes on another challenging case. Keep a look out for the next book which is due to be published in February 2017. thomasmogford.com

Dubbed ‘the Olympics of Violin’, it is a daunting prospect performing at the Menuhin competition for any musician, but 16-year-old Louisa Staples isn’t afraid of a little competition. Battersea’s very own Louisa played a Mozart concerto at this year’s contest for musicians under the age of 22, which took place at the Royal Academy of Music: Duke’s Hall. Louisa, who practices four to five times a day, has been playing the violin since she was five years old. menuhincompetition.org

CLAPHAM & BALHAM

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Cocktails and cuticles An exciting new venture has joined the line-up on Clapham High Street. Founded by Kirsten Hazell, London Grace is a tripletreat combining a nail salon, café and bar. Customers can relax and enjoy a beauty treatment while sipping a cold beverage or a hot drink and the salon doesn’t close until 10pm every day – ideal for workaholics. 107 Clapham High Street, SW4 7TB, 020 7627 1467, londongrace.co.uk

The sound of summer Clapham Common’s Windmill Hotel will be hosting an event called Summer Shack Sounds every Saturday throughout the summer, with live musicians starting mid-afternoon and finishing around 8-9pm. Performances will take place outside with a seating area in the Shack Garden, so fingers crossed the weather holds out. Clapham Common Southside, SW4 9DE, 020 8673 4578, windmillclapham.co.uk

Gary goes to AMERICA

The bag lady

Gary Chadwick is living the dream; the Balham butcher has been chosen as the new face of the English Premier League across America. Gary will soon become a familiar face in the US, appearing in every advert with the focal point being the great British beef that he serves in his shop. 109 Balham Road, SW12 9AP, 020 8772 1895, chadwicksbutchers.com

Suitcase Stories is an interactive storytelling show for the whole family. One woman takes us on an adventure, telling tales of her journey around the world by using just the items in her suitcase. Featuring stories about fishermen and fairies, feasts and beasts, you’ll travel with her from Yorkshire to India, so get ready to use your imagination. £9, concessions £7, 11am & 2.30pm, 15 May, Omnibus, 1 Clapham Common Northside, SW4 0QW, 020 7498 4699, omnibus-clapham.org

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WANDSWORTH Plant the reading seed

“The sense of achievement you will feel in helping children maximise their potential is the best reward you can imagine.” – Volunteer

National charity Save the Children has partnered with the Beanstalk literary charity to give children from less fortunate backgrounds the literacy skills they need to fulfil their potential. Each year one in four children living in poverty are leaving primary school education unable to read well. Ninety three per cent go on to fail to get five good GCSEs. These charities need your help! Reading is vital to a child’s future, so become a Volunteer Reading Helper in schools with the Born to Read programme. Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, so do your bit to help create a generation of bookworms. For more information, please call 020 7012 6997 or visit savethechildren.org.uk/borntoread © JuliusKielaitis / shutterstock.com

Full steam ahead The Northern Line, which is due to be extended to Battersea Power Station and Nine Elms, will see the main tunnelling start at the beginning of 2017. The changes will benefit the Vauxhall, Nine Elms and Battersea areas as it is set to create 24,000 new jobs and significantly cut the journey times from Battersea to central London. Building work is expected to be completed by 2020.

Runs in the family

O ‘righty, O’Reilly Congratulations to 14-year-old Amaya O’Reilly who won the Wandsworth Young Chef of the Year competition which was judged by celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson. Burntwood School student Amaya cooked a three-course meal which wowed the judges. wandsworth.gov.uk

Courtesy of London Fire Brigad

A mother and daughter are serving side-by-side as London fire fighters at Tooting Fire Station. Fire fighter Katie Holloway and station manager Sally Harper will serve together at the same station for the first time in the London Fire Brigade’s 150-year history. When Sally started in 1988, she was one of just seven female fire fighters in London. Now, Katie is one of more than 300. london-fire.gov.uk

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

Clara Bee delivers

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

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17 & 20 Furzedown Oak MAY Community Project workshops at Sprout Arts in Furzedown offer plenty of opportunities for potential painters and writers to learn and grow during five workshops. The sessions are split into two halves: the morning half (10.30am12.30pm) is a creative writing workshop led by local narrative coach Eli Anderson. Here, burgeoning writers can explore uplifting ways to write, while in the afternoon (1pm-3pm), local artist Ken McCalla will teach attendees how to create art that makes an impact. Free, 74 Moyser Road, SW16 6SQ, sproutarts.com

LIFE’S A PICNIC

There’s nothing better than sitting outside MAY in the sun and enjoying a picnic in the park; except maybe if said picnic came with an abundance of free arts activities as well. Heathbrook Park Friends Group is hosting the Big Art Picnic in Heathbrook Park with everything from large sculptural den making to sculpting with clay happening during the afternoon. It’s sure to be a fun-filled event where you can get creative while munching on jam sandwiches. Free, 1-4pm, Heathbrook Park, SW8 3EH, wandsworthfringe.com

LIVE-IN ARTISTS Battersea Arts Centre has polished off its brand new three floors of artists’ bedrooms that will house creative individuals while they develop their work or performances. The bedrooms have been designed through a collaboration of artists across the UK and were launched in April as part of BAC’s A Nation’s Theatre programme, which ends on 31 May. A full list of the residing artists and their performances can be seen on the BAC website. bac.org.uk

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art attack Local art news to keep your creativity informed and inspired

SPRING EXHIBITION

Sourcing artists from throughout the UK, Caroline’s annual exhibitions show a wealth of talent across a variety of styles, subjects and this year’s Spring Exhibition is no exception.

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The Caroline Horn MAY Contemporary Spring Exhibition comes to SW17 this month showcasing 16 different artists and more than 100 paintings. For the past 20 years, Caroline has successfully represented both well-established artists and new talent with many exciting exhibitions in and outside of London, and has exhibited at the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea for many years.

Above: Sunlit Valley by Katherine Swinfen Eady Right: Peonies by Myles Oxenford

Friday and Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am5pm. Gallery Midnight, 12 Ritherdon Road, SW17 8QD, email art@carolinehorn. co.uk, carolinehorn.co.uk

“Buying a painting or sculpture you love is an emotional investment, a decision you rarely regret, as its appeal will endure throughout a lifetime.” 8

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THE art movement The Journal looks at Mark MacKinnon’s work, his life as an artist and his forthcoming solo exhibition at Battersea’s boutique art gallery The Art Movement tom hagues

Dumptruck © Mark MacKinnon edition of 25 acKinnon is a photographer who prints all of his own work on archival paper with pigment inks to give his photographic masterpieces vibrancy and quality. Having transformed his photographic work to fine art from a commercial background, his personal direction Pebbles V (100 x 100cm) comes across in his striking photography that’s inspired by the New York Hudson Valley’s landscape, much like giving his work an exclusive it inspired view on the world and its painters of landscapes. Seeking out 150 years ago. natural landscapes that MacKinnon have been marked on by has found the mankind or, as he puts it, still nature “man’s trespasses” enables of the landscape in winter join in the calmness of MacKinnon to explore how enrapturing, and his work nature. By studying nature in this trespassing harmonises concentrates on the minimal this form, one realises how with what was already there. nature, serene beauty and imperfect mankind is and It’s an artistic philosophy calmness that exist in how we need to recognise that allows delicate places, which MacKinnon what is right in front of us.” juxtaposing within his hopes will help relieve MacKinnon believes that digital images. stresses and tensions in it’s necessary to “express the He is constantly framing people’s lives. Summing purity and simplicity of the images in his mind, whether up what his work tries to eternal nature of the subject” or not he has his camera achieve, he says: “I choose to and uses juxtaposition to to hand. MacKinnon prints photograph the subject that examine how we, as viewers his work in-house to gallery exemplifies the calm before of his pieces, relate between standards, and the editions the storm. By reflecting on external and internal forces are limited. MacKinnon has the work, the viewer can on a landscape. He finds been exhibiting with The Art disassociate themselves extraordinary beauty in Movement since 2004, and from life’s distractions and what people often miss, it is his sole representative

Riptide (150 x 75cm)

in the UK. He has also been touring the USA, exhibiting in 25 shows a year. Mark MacKinnon, May 20 – June 11, The Art Movement, 61 Queenstown Road, SW8 3RG, 020 7501 4049, art-movement.com

MARK MacKINNON New Work 19 May – 14 June THE ART MOVEMENT art-movement.com 020 7501 4049 61 Queenstown Road SW8 3RG

London’s Finest Boutique Art Gallery

Word on the street

15 MAY

Local charity Safe Ground is celebrating its 21st birthday this year, and to mark the occasion, it’s teaming up with Pump House Gallery to host Bite Size Poets, a series of mini poetry workshops. Lead by renowned poets Joelle Taylor and Sara Hirsh, you’ll be taught the ins and outs of the written word and, if you’re feeling brave enough, there’ll be a Bite Size Poets Mic Night, hosted by Deanna Rodger, for you to perform all that you’ve learnt. £5, workshops at 1pm and 3pm, Mic Night £5 at 5pm, Pump House Gallery, Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ, pumphousegallery.org.uk / safeground.org.uk

Work of art

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MAY This month sees painter Simeon Stafford return for his sixth solo exhibition at the Oliver Contemporary gallery. The collection, called In and Out will showcase around 20 of the artist’s vibrant oil paintings, which all follow his familiar theme of beaches, boats, fairgrounds and football matches, each injected with the artist’s usual wit and charm. Stafford’s work is bursting with colour and can be found in many private collections including that of Her Majesty the Queen. 17 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG, 020 8767 8822, olivercontemporary.co.uk

MAY& JUNE

L-R: Fun Day at the Port; Match Day

EVENTS Paint the town The Old School 14 MAY Club is on hand to help you revamp your tired furniture for the summer months. Bring your own piece; be it a stool, small table, chair or even a shelf unit and over the five-hour session you’ll be taught the techniques for using chalk paint and how to get just the right finish. When your time is up, armed with your newlook furniture, you’ll be ready to paint the whole town. £120, 12.30pm, The Old School Club, Unit 141, Battersea Business Centre, 99-109 Lavender Hill, SW11 5QL, 020 7924 2931, theoldschoolclub.co.uk

[LOCAL INTEREST] The sound of music

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3 JUNE This class is all about your little ones getting creative with their voices. At The Strings Club in Balham, they can turn up for a half-day or the full four-day experience during May half term. The award-winning music play scheme is for children aged four to 11 and is packed full of musical instruments, body percussion, musical theatre and even beat boxing. The final day will give them a chance to show off everything they’ve learnt in the Grand Strings Club Concert. £35 per day or £17.50 per half day, see website for times, The London Steiner School, 9 Weir Road, SW12 0LT, 01212 969 204, thestringsclub.org

CALENDAR A selection of the best creative classes and events in the area

L-R: Frank and the Rose by Victoria Kiff; Landscape for a dream by David Taylor

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Sew and sew

10 & 17

MAY If you’re after something new for your summer wardrobe, don’t waste time trawling the shops, just make your own. Sew Over It is offering a weekend of classes to teach you how to create your very own full circle skirt as well as a 1960s-inspired shift dress. No dressmaking experience is needed but you’re expected to know your way around a sewing machine, and there’ll be cake and tea to help you along too. £195, four three-hour sessions over the weekend, 78 Landor Road, SW9 9PH, 020 7326 0376, sewoverit.co.uk

All together now

A whole host of artists are exhibiting together at the JP Art Gallery throughout May. We’ll see the likes of photographer Tommy Clarke and painters David Taylor, Paul Kessling and Tracy Burgess, among others, fill the gallery with their creations. From abstract art to daredevil aerial photography, showing the world from unusual perspectives, the exhibition has just about everything for art lovers. JP Art Gallery, 18 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EE, 020 7738 1440, jpartconsultancy.com

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Let’s get the show

on the road Ahead of this year’s Wandsworth Arts Fringe, we look at what’s in store for its biggest and best festival yet Emily Adams Reynard the Fox

his year, around 300 artists will perform at 110 different events across 16 jam-packed days, and it’s all happening right here in our neighbourhood. Now in its third year, Wandsworth Arts Fringe (WAF) has more than doubled the number of events and activities taking place since it started. Produced by Enable Arts, on behalf of Wandsworth Borough Council, the festival supports local talent and encourages audiences to get involved wherever possible. From street performances and exhibitions to family workshops and interactive shows, programme manager Justine Kenyon has got everything

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covered: “The aim is to provide a vital platform for new work by first-timers as well as entertainment by established names. We want to encourage audiences to flex their viewing habits, discover something different and get involved.” Stretching right across the borough, whether you live in Battersea or Tooting, Balham or Wandsworth Town, you’ll always be moments away from a highly original performance. With many of the events free to attend, the only problem is trying to pick which ones you want to see. Luckily for you, we’ve rounded up something for everyone, and we’ve spoken to a couple of the acts to get their thoughts ahead of the festival too.

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14 & 15 MAY

For some musical magic

For the master of puppets

For all your senses

If you make your way to the Graveney & Meadow bar, you’ll be treated to three musical performances from different genres. Fuzion will play a mix of popular jazz and classical music, The Treblemakers, a women’s acappella group, will perform a collection of songs from Mozart to Coldplay, and The Alfred & Salamanda Saxophone Quartet will round things off. Free, 12noon-2.30pm, Graveney & Meadow, 40 Mitcham Road, SW17 9NA, 020 8672 9016, graveneyandmeadow.com

Puppetry has come a long way since good old-fashioned finger puppets, and Citizen Squid is a prime, if not slightly terrifying, example of this. A gigantic squid will be making its way to Heathbrook Park on 14 May, but the question is: how did it get there and what will you do with it? This interactive and captivating puppet spectacle is not to be missed. Free, 4pm, Heathbrook Park, SW8 3EH, puppetswithguts.com

This show has certainly peaked our interest, having received high praise at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For this theatre performance, you’ll be asked to put on a mask and create the story yourself. Described as ‘a surreal modern morality play’, each intimate show targets every one of your senses to give you a total awakening. £10, 2.45pm-3.35pm on 14 May, 6pm6.50pm on 15 May, The Cat’s Back, 86-88 Point Pleasant, SW18 1NN, 020 8617 3448

Singing, Sax and Swing – Music with a zing!

Citizen Squid: An interactive big puppet spectacle

Awakening, Sweet and Sour Sensory Composition

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The Journal speaks to three acts performing at this year’s festival to hear more about their involvement Orchestra of Samples © Matt Cheetham

a memorable occasion as the Estate approved of my portrayal.

The Treblemakers

Why WAF: I wanted to support my local fringe festival and Fragility Takeover is very passionate about the show. © G O D Photography Ltd

What are you looking forward to:

Garry Roost

I am looking forward to seeing Nothing Like

Pope Head: The Secret Life of Francis Bacon

your Profile Picture; an interesting take on the unusual side of social media.

The performance: My show Pope Head is about the great artist Francis Bacon. I

£8, concessions £7, 5.30pm, 20 & 21 May,

presented the play to the Francis Bacon

The Cat’s Back, 86-88 Point Pleasant, SW18 1NN,

Estate at the festival last year. It was

020 8617 3448

Why WAF: This is my first time at the festival. I’ve lived in Wandsworth for two years now and I’ve come to realise just what a thriving arts scene there is on my own doorstep. What are you looking forward to: I would love to see the Orchestra of Samples.

Madelaine Jones

The idea of recording 200 musicians

Piano Recital

from across the globe and bringing them together is an exciting example of what

Citizen Squid

15 & 19 MAY

The performance: My performance

technology can do if used creatively.

is a solo piano recital, mixing well-loved favourites by Beethoven and Chopin with

£8, concessions £6, 6pm-7pm, 14 May, St Mary

some Stravinsky and a handful of my own

& St John The Divine, Balham High Road,

compositions (including a world premiere).

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For something unexpected

jokes that will have you laughing out loud.

The Adults Adventure Playground

Six writers keep themselves awake for 24 continuous hours. They observe, listen and document everything that happens to them – and then, naturally, they write a play about it – and there you have it: The Adults Adventure Playground. We’re not entirely sure what to expect from this performance, but we do like the sound of it. £12, concessions £10, 2.30pm-3.30pm on 15 May, 9pm-10pm on 19 May, The Cat’s Back, 86-88 Point Pleasant, SW18 1NN, 020 8617 3448, nitroglicerinatheatre.com

Why WAF: The people running the festival genuinely love the arts and their community, and those things are top of my list too. What are you looking forward to:

Seska

All of them but I’m definitely looking

Milkshake!

forward to The ‘What If?’ Machine.

The performance: An electrifying fast-

Adult £6, child £5, family of four £20, 2pm,

paced comedy magic show that will wow

15 May, The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, SW12

children and adults alike with tricks and

9HD, 020 8682 8940, thecomedycats.com

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Start your engines… The London Motor Show is back, making its grand return at Battersea Evolution this month jennifer mason

alling all car fans: the London Motor Show is back, and in 2016 it looks set to be better than ever. Taking place over three days (plus an exclusive preview evening on 5 May where the show will be opened by its patron Prince Michael of Kent) this popular event in the automotive calendar welcomes more than 35 brands (and 130 models) to showcase the most exciting new developments in motoring design and technology. With models from the likes of Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Ferrari, Ford, Volvo, Mini, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, BMW and Jeep ranging in price from £8,000 to in excess of £200,000, there’s something for everyone – this is a show designed to cater to pockets of all depths. But of course, there will

INSIDER KNOWLEDGE There’ll be a host of motoring celebrities zooming around – earn points for ticking all of these car stars off your ‘spotted’ list: Sir Stirling Moss / Tiff Needell Ben Collins / Nigel Mansell / Afzal Kahn

also be some insanely cool (and pricey) one-off supercars to drool over. The London Motor Show isn’t just a showcase for the latest four (and two)-wheeled creations, though. There are plenty of hands-on activities for all ages to enjoy. Test your mettle on the racetrack in the Top Gear simulator, where original BBC HD footage brings the full force of racing to life – or try out Project

CARS, the hottest racing game around, on a new Virtual Reality headset for a heartstoppingly realistic experience of life in the fast lane. There’s plenty to keep your ears pricked for, too, as the exhibition’s lecture theatre will play host to a line-up of guest speakers debating the latest issues in motoring – from hybrid and electric cars to new safety initiatives. Find yourself in the right place at the right time and you could even be sat next to one of these motoring legends as they test-drive cars at the show. And the best bit? It’s happening close to home, at Battersea Evolution. So slap on your crash helmets, south-west London petrolheads, and start your engines. See you there. Tickets £15 (early bird) or £20 (on the door), children under 10 go free. 6-8 May, Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm at Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ, thelondonmotorshow.co.uk

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out with the old, in with the new Gordon Ramsay’s much-loved London House has decided to switch up its style for the summer season with a new relaxed décor and menu. New head chef George Lyon has created a versatile menu with something to please everyone, from a traditional Sunday roast to light bites and casual drinks for after-work get-togethers. There’s everything from Cornish mussels and lemon sole to beef Wellington and slow-cooked lamb shoulder. If you’ll excuse us, we’ve got a lot of eating to do. 7-9 Battersea Square, SW11 3RA, 020 7592 8545, gordonramsayrestaurants.com/ london-house

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food & drink

travelling treats Cocoa Hernando specialises in creating chocolates with a twist. Created by Paul Tomlinson, and inspired by the flavours he encountered on his travels, he decided to combine spices with his favourite food: chocolate. Milk Chocolate Discs with Pink Diamond Salt sure sound good to us. Each box can also be personalised with a message, illustration or your own choice of flavours. From £10, cocoahernando.com

Restaurant refurbishments and tasty treats to try out this month

Say cheese! Market Porter, based in Battersea, has got us hooked on its selection of cheeses. It knows we don’t all have cheesemongers on our doorsteps so it’s happy to do the hard work for us. By subscribing every month, or as just a one off, Market Porter will send you a selection of five artisan cheeses from across the British Isles, enough to satisfy any cheese-lover. £35 excluding delivery, Discovery Cheese Selection, marketporter.com

[LIFESTYLE] Lunching at the lodge You may remember us raving about the cheese fondue at The Lodge in Clapham a couple of months ago. We’re pretty sad to bid the fondue farewell but Jimmy Garcia’s pop-up restaurant is finally ready to welcome something more seasonal to the menu. From 16 May, The Lodge will be offering food from its outdoor barbecue club every Wednesday to Friday. 409 Clapham Road, SW9 9BT, 020 7737 0722, thelodgeclapham.co.uk

On the market

A round-up of the local food markets in the area

New Covent Garden: Monday-Saturday, various times Nine Elms Lane, SW8 5BH 020 7720 2211 newcoventgardenmarket.com

Venn Street Market: Every Saturday, 10am-4pm Clapham Common, SW4 0AT 020 7622 8259 vennstreetmarket.com

Time to put the kettle on Located in Wandsworth and set up by Claire and Mike Jones, Bellevue Tea is an independent family-owned business delivering first class tea to its customers. For the Joneses, who have 30 years’ worth of experience, the teadrinking ritual is at the centre of what they do. Bellevue’s range of products is beautifully packaged and all include string and tag tea bags with a vast array of flavours to choose from. bellevue-tea.co.uk

Keeping it in the family If you’re a fan of The Dairy in Clapham, you’ll be pleased to hear that its ‘evil little brother’, Counter Culture, has opened up right next door. The small snack bar, with just 15 seats, serves equally mini tapas, called pinxtos, using only the best seasonal produce around. There’s a bring-your-own-bottle policy and no reservation policy so pop along and try out the simple but delicious snacks on offer. 16 The Pavement, SW4 0HY, countercultureclapham.co.uk

Battersea Food Market: Saturdays, 10am-4pm Battersea High Street, SW11 3JS

Tooting Market: Open seven days a week, various times 21-23 Tooting High Street, SW17 0SN 020 8672 4760 tootingmarket.com

Streatham Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday, 10am-3pm Babington Road, SW16 6LQ 020 8293 6436 weareccfm.com

Northcote Road Market: Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm Northcote Road, SW11 6QB northcoteroad.co.uk

Kettle of fish There’s something a little bit fishy in the area at the moment, and it’s all thanks to Faircatch. Wandsworth’s Fish Box Scheme gives you the chance to buy the freshest, locally caught fish while giving fishermen a fair price and helping protect the sea. All fish are fresh, seasonal and sustainable straight from the sea to the city, so you know exactly where they’ve come from. There are now six collection points across Wandsworth, Battersea, Southfields and Wimbledon or you can have your fish delivered to your door. See website for pick-up locations, faircatch.co.uk

PARKGATE HOUSE SCHOOL

OPEN DAY Saturday 11th June 2016 9.30am - 12.00pm An independent co-educational preparatory school and nursery for children aged 2-11 Address 80 Clapham Common North Side, London SW4 9SD Telephone 020 7350 2452 Email office@parkgate-school.co.uk Web www.parkgate-school.co.uk

[LIFESTYLE] Learn and play We want to give Abacus Ark a warm welcome to the area. It’s a new day nursery located near Clapham Junction train station, at the refurbished St Paul’s Church. It’s open weekdays from 8am-6pm and the children start the day with a healthy breakfast. Activities are planned throughout the day, all of which help develop their social and educational skills. Every child is guaranteed a healthy lunch and several snacks, as well as afternoon tea and playtime at 4pm. Open 8am-6pm Monday-Friday, St Paul’s Church, St John’s Hill, SW11 1SH, 020 7624 5718, abacusark.com

Rain, rain, go away Summer is nearly upon us, so start saying goodbye to long-sleeved tees and hello to Petit Bateau’s bright and colourful boys’ polo shirts. They come with a signature sailor boat on the front for that extra-stylish look. From £30, 133 Northcote Road, SW11 6PX, petit-bateau.co.uk

[news]

kids’ corner Treats for the little ones this May Dorothy Musariri Families who brunch Come and enjoy a two-course meal and take part in a “silent” auction at this mum and baby brunch on 11 May at Côte Brasserie in Battersea. The menu will consist of tasty treats suitable for children and it’ll be a great event to mingle with other parents from the area. Plus there will be goodie bags too. 10.30am-12.30pm, see website for prices, 35-37 Battersea Rise, SW11 1HG, nct.org.uk

Push it iCandy has released its new All-Terrain pram, perfect for your next adventure. Ideal for use at home or away, it collapses swiftly, folds away easily and can be stored in the tightest of spaces. The quick-release, front swivel wheel ensures that your little one has a smooth ride as you walk up and down pavements and along bumpy trails. The easy-lift, lie-flat carrycot is suitable for overnight sleeping too, home or abroad. £640, iCandyworld.com

[interview]

Pearls of

wisdom The Journal visits The White House Prep School to celebrate its 30 year anniversary

his year The White House Prep School celebrates its 30 year anniversary. Founded by Mary McCahery three decades ago, partly when she was looking for an appropriate nursery for her daughter Laura but couldn’t find one that suited her requirements, the school has become synonymous with its family ethos. Indeed, with Mary’s two daughters Laura and Sarah working at the school, its slogan of “Our family school – your family school” couldn’t be more apt. What’s more, the school family has grown considerably in the last five years with the opening of its two Nurseries (open year round) in the Clapham and Balham area, and a second Kindergarten (term time) scheduled to open later this year. The Nurseries, like the school are focused on creating happy, caring and confident young children who have a real sense of curiosity and love of learning. “The children form very strong friendships and many of the babies who join us progress right through the school – enjoying an unparalleled level of personalised care and education,” says Sarah. “While we always have an eye on preparing

children for school, we want them to have bundles of fun. A typical day might start off with making fairy potions in the garden and end up creating structures from spaghetti and marshmallows. No two days are ever the same and a great day at nursery should include plenty of chances to get very messy!” It’s no surprise that Sarah and Mary go on to tell me that some of the teachers and assistants have been with the school for more than 13 years. “This is the case for our Kindergarten, Reception and Upper School and is a testament in itself,” says Sarah. It is, in fact, these experienced team members who help train new teachers when they join the school. “They teach them our core values and help bring stability to

[LOCAL INTEREST] the school – for example, parents have continuity if a younger sibling is taught by the same teacher.” This ethic is, of course, extended to the parents. “We’re here to provide care and guidance to families,” says Laura. The school has recently started working with The Parent Practice (which provides positive parenting courses) to deal with any specific concerns that parents may have, such as cyber bullying. “We’re very good at tackling potential problems head on, which helps parents in the long run if any such issues arise,” says Sarah. Indeed, the school has recently reinvested in its

Its slogan of “Our family school – your family school” couldn’t be more apt technology suite, which was finished at Easter and teaches pupils how they can protect themselves in terms of cyber security. “We also teach them what to do if there’s a problem with their computer and basic coding as part of the curriculum,” says Sarah. Every term the school holds a curriculum meeting for the parents where the teachers give an overview of what their child will be learning over the weeks to come and how they’re going to be approaching it. “Parents are given one-to-ones every school term, which are always very useful,” says Sarah. And as the pupils progress through the years, the next step of From left: Sarah, Mary and Laura

secondary school starts to be considered in Year 4. “The school has achieved a great deal in the last 30 years and its supportive environment has led to equally outstanding achievements from the children. Pupils receive offers from top local and boarding schools including JAGS, Dulwich College, Alleyns and Emmanuel with 30 per cent of children achieving academic, music or sports scholarships,” says Mary. To celebrate such a momentous occasion, this June it is hosting its annual summer ball with a charity auction. It is also a chance to celebrate the accumulation of all the fundraising that has taken place throughout the year. Sarah describes: “The children select from two charities that have been put forward by the parents’ committee, and this year we’ll be donating the proceeds to Great Ormond Street Hospital.” Not to do anything by halves, the school is also organising an evening picnic for parents with a film screening from 1986. “This is a fantastic opportunity for parents to network; not all are able to do the school drop-off and pick-up, so it’s a great way for them to get to know each other inside and outside of school.” The pupils are very much part of the celebrations, and The White House Prep School is also hosting a fun day with plenty of activities including bouncy castles and face-painting, to name but a few, while the year 6s are organising a talent show contest and there will also be a garden party in celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday. Not to leave out any former pupils, Mary is planning an event for The White House Prep School alumni too. She says: “It’s so lovely to see previous pupils and they’re always intrigued to see how the school has changed.” The school has achieved a lot in its past 30 years and is hugely proud of its current and past pupil’s achievements. As The White House Prep School family continues to expand, there’s clearly plenty on the cards. Watch this space and here’s to the next 30 years. 24 Thornton Avenue, SW12 0LF, 020 8674 9514, woodentopsnurseries.com / whitehouseschool.com. Early application into the kindergartens is advised

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LifeCare Residences’ Battersea Place A five-star retirement living experience

ive-star living standards pioneered by the hotel industry have inspired the design, specification and services at some of London’s most luxurious residential developments. Now, for the first time, the five-star residential living experience has been created in a retirement community development. LifeCare Residences’ Battersea Place on Albert Bridge Road, looking out over Battersea Park, is London’s inaugural luxury retirement community. Bridging the gap between independent and assisted living, LifeCare Residences has combined some of the finest homes in the capital with five-star hotel service and facilities. A discrete on-site state-of-the-art care capability offers tailored packages for domestic, personal and health care in the privacy of a resident’s apartment. A 30-bedroom nursing home, known as the Albert Suites, is also available. Aimed at ensuring residents can make the most of their latter years, each elegant apartment is carefully crafted to offer comfort, style and care, with an attention to detail most commonly found in a first-class hotel. Extensive support services are also available, including a 24-hour emergency call system that helps residents maintain their independence. Housekeeping, laundry and room services are run to five-star hotel standard, complemented by an onsite concierge, who can book theatre tickets, restaurants and taxis as well as coordinate the dedicated private chauffeur and residents’ car pool services. Fine dining has become synonymous with hotel living, and LifeCare Residences has appointed an executive chef with Michelin-starred experience to

oversee the on-site restaurant. Delivering first-class dining on a daily basis, the chef will arrange food and wine tastings throughout the year and can be hired for events and dinner parties in the private dining room. An elegant café caters for breakfast, while fresh barista coffee is available throughout the day. The amenities guests would expect in the world’s finest accommodation are available to residents here, including a private ground-floor pool illuminated by skylights as well as floor to ceiling windows. The spa-style wellness facilities include a well-stocked gym, offering the opportunity for regular exercise, with fitness classes for those

who want guidance while keeping fit. The on-site hair salon and beauty treatment rooms are staffed by experts, providing pampering treatments for both male and female residents. Fresh air and exercise can be enjoyed all year round in the courtyard garden or in the greenery of Battersea Park across the road. The well-appointed communal lounge and cinema room provide plenty of opportunity for socialising and entertainment, while a library affords space for quiet time and reflection. A full events calendar, overseen by the entertainments director, encourages social interaction, mental stimulation and physical activity. LifeCare Residences will host an open weekend for prospective residents on 6, 7 & 8 May. For further information, please contact the Battersea Place sales team on 020 7205 4643, or visit lifecareresidences. com/uk/batterseaplace-london. Prices at Battersea Place start from £535,000 for a one-bedroom apartment

DIRECTORY

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

Lifesavers [CLEANING]

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

[COUNCIL]

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

[ELECTRICIAN]

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

[FLORIST]

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

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

[DRY CLEANING]

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

Fantasy Cleaners 020 7498 3355 fantasycleaners.com

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

Dry Cleaning Square drycleaningsquare.co.uk

[LOCKSMITH]

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

[POST OFFICE]

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

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

[VETS AND PETS]

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

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

Travel, Hotels & Social [HOTELS]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LifeCare Residences Battersea Place 73 Albert Bridge Road SW11 4DS 020 7205 4643 lifecareresidences.com

[directory]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[HAIR/BEAUTY SALON]

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

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

Beauty, Health & Wellbeing [DENTIST]

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

[DOCTORS]

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

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

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

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

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

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

[BAKERY]

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

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

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

[BARS]

[CONFECTIONER]

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

Cake Boutique 31 Lavender Hill SW11 5QW 020 7228 0023

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

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

[RESTAURANTS]

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

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

[PUBS]

[CAFÉS]

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

[GREENGROCER]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Boutiques [FASHION]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ANTIQUES]

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

[ARCHITECTS]

Gallery Midnight 12 Ritherdon Road SW17 8QD 020 8772 4747 gallerymidnight.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[ART GALLERY & consultancy]

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

[interior design]

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

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

[FURNITURE]

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

[GIFT SHOP]

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

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

Your Local Agents Douglas & Gordon

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

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Hamptons

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

Knight Frank

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

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

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

Balham 45 Balham Hill SW12 9DR 020 8673 4377

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

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

Rymer Irens

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

Savills

Battersea 99 Northcote Road SW11 6PR 020 3428 2222 Battersea Bridge 62-64 Battersea Bridge Road SW11 3AG 020 3430 6900 Battersea Park 238A Battersea Park Road SW11 4NG 020 3402 1900 Clapham 57-59 Nightingale Lane SW12 8ST 020 8673 4111 Wandsworth 12 Huguenot Place SW18 2EW 020 8877 1222 savills.co.uk 31

[PROPERTY news]

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Important street plans affecting south west London PLAQUE TO THE PAST St Benedict’s Estate in Tooting is now the owner of a green plaque that commemorates the important role it has played in the local area’s history. It has been home to Tooting Military Hospital, St Benedict’s Hospital, St Joseph’s RC College and Tooting Home for the Aged and Infirm throughout the decades, so the Wandsworth Green Plaques Scheme felt it was worthy of recognition. The plaque was unveiled by Paul McCue, a military historian and managing director of Enable, a company that runs leisure services on behalf of the council. There are a series

of green plaques around south west London, so why not add this one onto your list of must-see sites? The full list is available on the council’s dedicated page on its website. wandsworth.gov.uk/ greenplaque

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Artwork by Rodney Harris, photos by Jody Kingzett

St John’s Hill Estate, currently developing, growing and expanding at a great rate, is home to some interesting and inspiring art, which was recently unveiled. There are four designs, including a porter’s uniform and children’s clothing from the era when the estate was first built in the 1930s, ensuring that the site’s history won’t be forgotten. The redevelopment of St John’s Hill Estate is well underway, with phase one (153 homes) almost complete and residents due to move in soon. Rodney Harris is the artist behind the four sculptures. peadbody.org.uk

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GOT THEIR WORK CUT OUT Bauer Technologies has been awarded the contract for the Phase 2 piling works at Battersea Power Station but, as you might expect, the task isn’t going to be a walk in the park. One of the biggest issues is space – Bauer Technologies has only a small amount of room to get all of its piling equipment onto the site, and in some cases, there is restricted headroom where existing structures still stand. The challenging but exciting project is just another step in the redevelopment of the famous, historical building.

REGISTERED: 4 April ADDRESS: Freshford Street, SW18 PROPOSAL: Alterations including erection of mansard roof extension to main rear roof (with French doors and safety railings), and erection of singlestorey rear extension.

PARTY CENTRAL The Queen has, of course, recently turned 90 and, in order to allow south west Londoners to celebrate in a truly British fashion, Wandsworth Council is waiving all charges that normally apply to hosting a street party. The cost for organising one yourself is usually £50, but in an act of celebratory spirit, the council has decided that money would be better spent on extra decorations and food and drink so that residents can get together and throw a party. Events will be taking place throughout May until the official birthday celebrations in June. So far, around 34 street parties are taking place across the borough and the council hopes the figure will surpass 67; the amount of street parties that took place for the royal wedding in 2011. Wandsworth Council reminds residents that main roads, Transport for London controlled red routes and those part of a bus route, are not able to host street parties. Get out the trestle tables and ring round the neighbours – there’s a shindig to be had! wandsworth.gov.uk

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HANGING IN THE BALANCE Jonathan Dyson of Hamptons International weighs up the pros and cons for the London property market in the event of an ‘In’ or ‘Out’ vote after the EU referendum next month

here has been a great deal of chat about the EU referendum recently, and now that the campaigning has properly kicked off, it’s even more difficult to understand what a post-referendum world might look like. Almost every day I read various viewpoints and find myself nodding in agreement, even though each day is being promoted by a different side. So let’s just try and put everything into perspective. There are essentially two possible outcomes on 23 June, but before we consider the alternatives, we need to

look briefly at what the London market actually looks like right now. For as long as I can remember, various pundits have been predicting the impending doom of the London property market. While potentially at some point this may well come to pass, I for one don’t believe that 2016 will be that year. In the last 25 years we have seen the downturn of ’92, the .com boom of the 00s, the bull market of ’07 and the doldrums of ’08. The sustained growth in property values over the last seven years has been completely understandable

but also finite – double digit annual growth was always going to come to an end at some point. Since the peak of 2013, demand has cooled and prices have softened – a natural response to a sustained bull market. The London market has been ‘consolidating’ for the last two years. Back in 2013, buyers were prepared to stretch themselves as far as possible because they genuinely believed that prices were going to continue to rise at stratospheric rates. There was a real fear that if buyers didn’t get on the ladder, then prices

[PROPERTY] would rise so quickly that they would never have the opportunity to do so. This concern at the top end of the market (coupled with astonishingly low interest rates) trickled down through the system and in turn fuelled a buying frenzy, from one-bedroom flats to five bedroom-family houses. Fast forward to 2016, however, and it’s a very different story. The UK is one of only a few nations in the world where there is a continual imbalance of buyers vs. sellers. Most European countries have plenty of properties but relatively few buyers. Our International department is constantly called upon to list countless European homes, whereas often it would seem that it’s the buyers who have the upper hand. While London is by no means heading towards this model, the reality is that there are many London sellers who are finally willing to accept offers. This is not desperation however, it is simply an acknowledgement that the property they are looking to buy has also become more flexible in price and this filters through to everyone. Looking at our year-on year data, we have noticed transaction levels starting to reduce, but this does not give rise to particular concern. March 2015 was our strongest month on record, so a repeat in terms of sales agreed in March 2016 was highly unlikely. The continual opening of competing agencies in prime areas will have had an effect, but much of it is due to the diminishing returns of buy-to-let investors and by increasing taxation by the Chancellor. This

‘softening’ of the market significantly reduces the possibility of a knee jerk correction and will temper the effects of a possible ‘out’ vote. If we are considering an ‘out’ vote, we must also look at the effect on sterling. The pound has already been hit by referendum wobbles, and the euro is higher than it has been for some time. Cross the Atlantic, however,

We have a perfect position in terms of time zones, and our political viewpoints make us worthy of solid long-term investment across the globe and it’s a very different story. If we do vote to leave, then London property will almost certainly become even more appealing to the US and other dollar-based economies. Many ‘experts’ are suggesting a 15 per cent drop in sterling and if you add this to an already weakened pound, then the prospect of a 20 per cent drop of the pound against the dollar is far more likely to see overseas investment that will far outstrip any localised worries. While we all like to think that we live in a

euro-centric world, the dollar still rules the roost in many countries and so the appeal of UK property to the world at large is not difficult to see. On a more local level, we also have to remember what actually makes London special. Most overseas buyers do not buy here because we are part of the European Union. London has an incredible mixture of culture, history and beauty. Every time I venture onto the tube I am struck by just how lucky I am to work in the vibrant, disparate, culturally accepting community in which we live. I wouldn’t give it up for the world and it’s not going to disappear because of some vote on 23 June. We have a perfect position in terms of time zones, and our political viewpoints make us worthy of solid long-term investment across the globe. Just walk across Waterloo Bridge and marvel at the beautifully lit monuments of old and new to see how this city of ours has managed to find its way into so many hearts. There are many reasons why London has been voted, five times in the last seven years, the most popular city on the planet. This is all very positive for an ‘out’ vote, and staying ‘in’ will not be without its challenges. The seven year cycle I’ve alluded to should still be a concern, and if we vote to stay ‘in’ then sterling will inevitably bounce back, making London property even more expensive. This, however, makes the market even more interesting for the investor who is simply looking for a safe haven for their hard-earned cash. Like it or not, these investors are the cornerstone of the London market, and we need them just as much as they need us. Inevitably, therefore, we find ourselves at a crossroads. While many would prefer to stay ‘in’ because this retains the status quo and returns us to a market we know and understand, there are still many questions to be asked about the benefits of voting ‘out’. I for one remain pulled this way and that on a daily basis, as, having looked at everything in a great deal more detail, can see the benefit to both. Jonathan Dyson is the area sales director of Hamptons International in Battersea, Balham and Clapham. Hamptons International, 98-100 Northcote Road, SW11 6QW, 020 7411 9965, hamptons.co.uk

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Oyster Wharf, Battersea SW11 A delightful apartment with river views on a high floor in this popular riverside building near to Battersea Square. 2 bedrooms (1 en suite), bathroom, kitchen/reception room, terrace, parking. EPC: C. Approximately 84 sq m (910 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 143 years remaining. riverside@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3597 7670

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King's Quay, Chelsea Harbour, Chelsea SW10 In need of some modernisation, this three-four bedroom penthouse has delightful harbour views. 3-4 bedrooms (2 with en suites), bathroom, kitchen, reception room, 3 balconies, parking. Approximately 227 sq m (2,451 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 95 years remaining. riverside@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3597 7670

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Streathbourne Road, Wandsworth SW17 A spectacular family house of substantial proportions with a 56ft south west facing garden located on the popular Heaver Estate. 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast/family room, utility room, downstairs cloakroom, cellar, 56ft south west facing garden. EPC: F. Approximately: 269.79 sq.ft. (2,904 sq.ft.). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777

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Althorp Road, Wandsworth SW17 A sensational newly developed house in Bellevue Village on the doorstep of Wandsworth Common. 6 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining room, media/family room, 40ft south west facing garden. EPC: B. Approximately: 309 sq.m. (3,326 sq.ft.). wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777

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The Tower, Vauxhall SW8 A beautiful apartment to rent with direct river views A stunning interior designed 3 bedroom apartment situated on the 30th floor of the prestigious Tower at St George Wharf. Accommodation comprises 3 double bedrooms, one with en suite and a further luxury master bathroom with separate shower, an open plan reception room, modern kitchen, and sun room with views across the River Thames and towards the London Eye and Houses of Parliament. EPC: B. Approximately 132 sq m (1,421 sq ft). Available furnished Guide price: £1,950 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/RIQ238413

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EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES Emma Seaton, head of Savills Wandsworth, tells the Journal what makes Wandsworth a dream area to hunt for a property, and what she hopes to do for prospective clients

ow that the days are longer and our gardens are blooming, the family home market in Wandsworth has kicked off in earnest, particularly for properties between £1million and £2million, with families looking for new homes to move into before the summer holidays. This is where Wandsworth truly thrives; it’s a fantastic place for families, with plenty of green spaces, lovely communities and no fewer than 117 schools. Wandsworth Borough has the highest proportion of green space of any London borough, with 1,700 acres to choose from, and properties close to these parks and commons are often incredibly popular; those within 50 metres of them demand an average premium of 18.5 per cent, increasing to 22.1 per cent for those with a direct view of green space. Having spent my childhood here, I can think of few better places to bring up a young family. It’s such a special part of London with so much to offer children; a firm favourite in my family is Amanda’s Action Club at the Skylark Café, which has a stimulating fitness and music programme for pre-schoolers up to four years. My own children, Jemima and Max, always love it, burning off some of their (endless) energy, and parents

love it too; it offers a chance to steal a moment’s peace over a rather delicious slice of cake in the conservatory. For me, finding the right house for our clients can almost feel like a sideline; I love introducing them to the wonderful community that surrounds us, and many buyers have become our neighbours. I’m always giving advice on schools, nurseries and playgroups and I’ve shared my maternity nurse’s number on more occasions than I can remember! Purchasing a family home, especially for the first time, has the potential to be a stressful and sometimes intimidating experience, so I hope to ease the process as much as possible.

we have the pleasure of sponsoring, is the perfect opportunity to make friends with those nearby and it’s such a lovely, friendly road to live on. If you can, just make the most of your search and enjoy it. It’s such an exciting experience to find your first family home and one that should be treasured as much as possible. Once you’ve finally moved here, it’s definitely worth it. 12 Huguenot Place, Wandsworth, SW18 2EW, 0208 877 4811, savills.co.uk

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Ultimately, choose the right local community before you think too much about properties If you are looking to buy your first family home, whether you have young children or not, it is worth doing a little research beforehand. Quiz your agent as much as possible about the area and the properties in it. Even if you haven’t yet had children, ask about schools as you may find it will become incredibly relevant in a few years’ time. Ultimately, choose the right local community before you think too much about properties. I’d recommend buying somewhere close to a coffee shop and finding out which roads have had a street party recently, as that’s a great way to know if it might have a neighbourly atmosphere. Swanage Road’s summer party, which

Wandsworth Common West Side, SW18 Guide price – £1.795million ■ A spectacular family home offering a wealth of flexible living and entertaining spaces. ■ The house has five double bedrooms and two bathrooms on the top two floors, as well as ample loft storage. Downstairs, there is plenty of entertaining space, with the double reception room and open-plan kitchen and dining room. ■ Of particular note is the 59ft x 23ft west-facing garden, as well as the delightful park-facing views.

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Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Hollies Way, SW12 £1,500,000 Freehold A spectacular, four bedroom, new build contemporary house. EPC: C Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Fisher’s Close, SW16 £999,950 Leasehold Nightingale Lane, SW12 £899,950 Share of Freehold A fourtop bedroom house in aflat gated development. EPC: C E Astylish stunning floor split level with a roof terrace. EPC: Hamptons 020 7745 Hamptons Balham Battersea & 3285 Wandsworth 020 7924 2170

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Malwood Road, SW12 £2,600,000 Freehold A simply stunning Victorian house in immaculate condition. EPC: C Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Gorst Road, SW11 A beautifully presented double fronted family house. EPC: E Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7924 2170

Old Library Apartments, SW11 A stunning, double height apartment in a gated development. EPC: D Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7924 2170

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W f Turret Grove, SW4 ÂŁ1,695,000 Freehold A spacious six bedroom end-of-terrace Victorian family home, ideally located in the heart of Clapham Old Town. EPC: F Hamptons Clapham 020 7498 8686

Hannington Road, SW4 ÂŁ1,100,000, Leasehold An absolutely stunning and recently refurbished three bedroom maisonette located in the heart of Clapham Old Town. EPC: D Hamptons Clapham 020 7498 8686

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Rydal Road, SW16 £975pw SHORT LET* A lovely six bedroom house. EPC:F Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Ashdown Way, SW17 £325 pw* A superb one bedroom house. EPC:D Hamptons Balham

Du Cane Court, SW17 £750pw SHORT LET* A stylish two bedroom property. EPC:F Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

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Hafer road, SW11 £475 pw*

Challis House SW11, £350 pw*

Honeywell Road, SW11 £950 pw*

An exceptional modern apartment. EPC: B Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

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

Spacious family house. EPC:D Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

Heath road, SW8 £710pw*

Chelsham Road, SW4 £945pw*

Brook house, SW4 £420pw*

A stunning three bedroom family home. EPC: E Hamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

A beautiful four bedroom family home. EPC: D Hamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

A raised, ground floor one bedroom flat. EPC: E Hamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

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Fernlea Road, SW12 £507pw* A two bedroom flat with private roof terrace. EPC:D Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Coal Brook Mansions, SW12 £368pw* A beautiful one bed apartment. EPC: F

Bedford Hill SW12, £380pw*

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Kingsley Street, SW11 £450 pw*

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A beautiful and spacious one bed apartment. EPC: D

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Falcon Wharf, SW11 £455 Per week*

Spacious Edwardian family home. EPC: F Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

Excellent riverside apartment. EPC: E Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

Cubitt Terrace, SW4 £612pw*

Clarence Avenue, SW4 £510pw*

Windsor Court, SW4 £525pw*

A charming two bedroom cottage. EPC: D Hamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

A two Bedroom penthouse Apartment . EPC: B Hamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

A beautifully decorated top floor flat. EPC: E Hamptons Clapham 020 7627 5888

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Strathville Road, SW 18 Located on one of Earlsfields most popular streets, this immaculately presented 4 bedroom family home has been stripped to bare brick and sympathetically refurbished to exacting standards. EPC: D

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All in good time The Journal revisits Marsh & Parsons’ sales manager John-Paul Burrough and lettings manager Charlie Crane to see how they’re turning things around in Tooting emily adams

ast your mind back just three months, when we first met John-Paul Burrough and Charlie Crane, the two heading up the newest branch of Marsh & Parsons in south-west London. In their first week they had already broken records for the highest value per sq ft in the area, so I’m keen to see if they’ve kept up such high standards. “We’ve just achieved £975 per sq ft on a two-bedroom garden flat and we have the mortgage offer too,” says John-Paul, giving me my answer straight away. It seems this team has not been hanging around. “It’s going really well,” he continues. “I’m very happy; new properties are continuing to come onto the market with us, and the prices we’re achieving are exceeding our clients’ expectations.” In fact, instructions are flooding in, having achieved more than 50 in this short time. Things have clearly progressed quickly in the new Tooting office, but I want to find out if they are still getting to know this relatively undiscovered area? “I am,” John-Paul is quick to admit, “because I’m still surprised at what prices can be achieved here and it’s shocking everybody!” Indeed, the new office has been well received by the public. “People are pleased to have us here,” says Charlie,

This image: Drakefield Road, £385 per week Below: Church Lane, £775,000

and with the market starting to brighten up for summer, the interest keeps on coming. “As we enter the traditionally busy spring market, it already feels like there’s a lot more activity,” John-Paul tells me. “We’re having really great positive conversations with buyers and sellers.” In terms of lettings, Charlie is equally optimistic. “For me, this is the most exciting time. The lettings market is at its busiest from now until the autumn which is driven by new jobs and graduate schemes, which start in September. Everyone starts moving up the property ladder.”

Whether it’s through word of mouth, or from their growing online presence, new clients and customers are lining up to see what Marsh & Parsons can do for them. “People are choosing a brand that they can associate with,” says Charlie. “People know they can trust us and rely on us to do the job well.” With all this talk of discovering new areas and reaching more people, I almost forget that it’s only been three months. Just more than 90 days and so much has happened. Rest assured, that if the last three months are anything to go by, the team will keep going from strength to strength. Marsh & Parsons Tooting, 29-31 Tooting Road, SW17 7TS, 020 8767 3655, marshandparsons.co.uk

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Alderbrook Road Nightingale Triangle SW12 £885,000|SHARE OF FREEHOLD • Victorian Property • Ground Floor Flat • Reception Room • Two Double Bedrooms • Extended Kitchen/Reception • Stylish Bathroom • Separate WC • Landscaped Rear Garden with Outside Lighting

• Large Unconverted Cellar with Planning Permission • Storage • Original Features • Residents Parking • London Borough of Wandsworth • 1033 Sq Ft / 96 Sq M

This beautifully designed, two/three bedroom garden flat of over 1000 square feet occupies the entire extended ground floor of a substantial Victorian house. It has impressive proportions, a superb kitchen / reception room opening onto a delightfully sunny SW-facing garden plus planning permission for a basement extension. Located a few hundred yards from Clapham Common, the tube and shopping facilities at Clapham South and close to good schools in both sectors. EPC - E.

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Webbs Road Between The Commons SW11 £995|PER WEEK • Entrance Hall • Double Reception Room • Kitchen/Dining Room • 55’ x 23’ Garden • Scullery/Utility/Cloakroom/ WC • 4 Double Bedrooms • 2 Bath/Shower Rooms

• 19' x 10' Garden Room/ Gym/Home Office • London Borough of Wandsworth • Residents’ Parking • Available end July • 1904 SQ.FT / 176.7 SQ.M (inc. storage)

This is one of the very few properties Between the Commons with a substantial garden. This sympathetically restored fourbedroom, two bathroom, period family house has been tastefully extended into the loft and side return. It has great living space and a rare and beautifully open 55’ walled garden with several fruit-bearing trees. A contemporary home office/ summer house/gym has been built in the rear of the garden which can be utilised as required. EPC - C.

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Nightingale Lane Between The Commons SW12 £1,675,000|FREEHOLD • Off Street Parking • Large Integral Garage • Double Reception Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Conservatory • Cloakroom/WC • Landscaped Garden 37’ X 34’ • 5 Double Bedrooms • 3 Bath /Shower Rooms (2 E/S)

• Extensive Eaves Storage (510 SQ.FT) • London Borough of Wandsworth • No Forward Chain • 2490 SQ.FT/ 231.3 SQ.M

A substantial five double bedroom family house (2490 SQ.FT / 231.3 SQ.M) offering the rare advantage of a spacious integral garage, off-street parking, a large and secluded rear garden and scope for extension. It is situated less than a quarter of a mile from Clapham South tube station, and close to the open spaces of Clapham Common. EPC - E.

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Devereux Road Between The Commons SW11 £1,630,000|FREEHOLD • Bike Store • Entrance Hall • Double Reception Room • Extended Kitchen / Dining Room • Downstairs WC • Decked Garden + Shed

• Basement Utility Room/ Storeroom • 5 Double Bedrooms • 2 Bath / Shower Rooms • Residents Parking • London Borough of Wandsworth • 2028 Sq Ft / 188.3 Sq M

This light, bright Victorian house, is located in one of the premier roads between the commons, within easy access of fashionable Northcote Road, transport from Clapham South and Clapham Junction and in close proximity to good schools in both the state and private sectors. With an extended kitchen and five bedrooms it is an ideal home for a growing family. EPC - D.

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An excellent Victorian terrace in the Nightingale Triangle set over 3 floors.

Wandsworth Common

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2 reception rooms • 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • Kitchen/breakfast room Garden • EPC rating E

£800 pw*/£3,466.66 pcm*

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TRINITY ROAD Wandsworth Common SW17 A stunning and particularly wide semi-detached family house with off-street parking and a garden measuring approximately 29 sq ft wide and 92 sq ft long. Reception room • 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • Cellar • Garden EPC rating E

Guide price £2,150,000 Wandsworth Common

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MANTILLA ROAD Tooting Bec SW17 An immaculately designed end of terrace house with great curb appeal, comprises 4 double bedrooms, vast reception space and is ready to move into. 2 reception rooms • 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms • Cellar • Garden EPC rating D

Guide price £1,195,000 Wandsworth Common

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