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This Residents’ Journal represents a fresh, innovative approach to local media, whilst retaining a traditional feel. We will deliver intelligent editorial with integrity and depth on subjects that matter to the residents and business community within Battersea, Balham, Clapham and Wandsworth. Published on a monthly basis with the kind support of a select handful of relevant advertisers, we will present regular editorial contributions from prominent local residents and members of the independent local business community, as well as seasoned journalists who live locally. If you live or work in these areas and have a particular interest in contributing to the Residents’ Journal, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please email us at bbcw@residentsjournal.co.uk; or telephone us on 020 7987 4320
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Dear Resident, We are celebrating communities in this issue and the people who are making a difference to their locale. During the course of compiling this issue, one interviewee said to me that London is just a series of lots of little villages, and I couldn’t agree more. I had the pleasure of meeting with Clapham Omnibus, which is based in the old library building on Northside, and heard all of the plans for this exciting, community-focused arts venue (p. 7). The borough of Lambeth may be made up of lots of little villages, but Clapham Omnibus seeks to draw them all together with its big ideas. Clapham Common Proms anyone? We have also announced how to vote for our charity donations within the pages of this issue. Turn to page 10 to find out how you can make a significant donation to a local charity. Meanwhile, Louise Hart met the glowingly beautiful ladies of bath and skincare brand Balance Me (p. 21) – Sian, Claire and Rebecca know a thing or two about what our skin needs, without relying on all the nasties and chemicals as the brand is entirely natural. The Journal also chats to Linear Tiles run by locals Peter Burke and Stan Oled.., who are firmly embedded within their locale (p. 17). We find out how they are planning to turn retail on its head.
Woodcut print by Helen Brown, showcased at Oil & Water Gallery, Wandsworth. Helen’s prints feature in Oil & Water’s Autumn Print Fair 21 November24 December (oilandwater.co.uk)
Managing Editor Katie Randall
Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood
Assistant Editor Lauren Romano
Managing Director Eren Ellwood
Editorial Assistants Jennifer Mason Henry Hopwood-Phillips Editorial Contributors Kara Wright
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Client Relationship Director Felicity Morgan-Harvey
General Manager Fiona Fenwick
Brand Consistency Laddawan Juhong
Business Development Manager Alexandra Vogel
Publishing Director Giles Ellwood
Communications Director Loren Penney
Senior Designer Grace Linn
Associate Publisher Sophie Roberts
Head of Finance Elton Hopkins
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NOTEBOOK Keep your finger on the pulse with our round-up of local news
BATTERSEA
Dinner dance More than 350 guests will congregate on 30 November at the Westminster Plaza Hotel to celebrate the past year’s successes for Covent Garden Market at its annual dinner dance. Last year’s event saw more than £40,000 raised for charity and the year before that a whopping £65,000 was raised for Trinity Hospice and the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust. ‘The Market will have been at its current location for 40 years in November 2014, so this will be a momentous year,’ says Covent Garden Tenants Association chairman Gary Marshall. ‘We’re already planning a series of events to mark the anniversary next year.’
Augustine Cuisine Previously head chef at Covent Garden’s Mon Plaisir, Franck Raymond’s new French bistro on Battersea Bridge Road is named after his grandmother Augustine. The restaurant showcases authentic French tapas-style dishes, focusing on produce from the Evian region where Raymond was born. The 60-cover restaurant has an intimate family feel with a focus on quality produce and excellent wine – music to our ears.
63 Battersea Bridge Road, SW11 3AU 020 7978 7085 (augustine-kitchen.co.uk)
nine elms welcomes the RCA The Royal College of Art (RCA) has recently announced plans to open a new project space at Riverlight, the new development by St James in Nine Elms on the Southbank. The cultural partnership, brokered and developed by cultural consultancy Futurecity, will offer RCA students an opportunity to engage with a public audience and provide a test-bed for their ideas. Locals and visitors will be able to explore and examine the works on display, offering a unique insight into the minds of the artists.
AMANDA HOLDEN BECOMES BATTERSEA AMBASSADOR British actress and Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has recently been unveiled as the fourth ambassador for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, pledging her continuing support for the world-famous animal charity. Having twice hosted Battersea’s annual Collars & Coats Gala Ball, Amanda is no stranger to Battersea and is a passionate advocate for rescue dogs and cats and the work that Battersea does.
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November Celebrations Celebrate Guy Fawkes’ Night this November and the Christmas lights being switched on. Here are some of the local events: What: Battersea Park Fireworks Display When: Saturday 2 November, 8pm Where: Albert Bridge Road, SW11 4NJ Tickets: Advance tickets £6 or £10 on the day, children under 10 go free Call 0844 453 9937 What: Battersea Christmas Lights Switch On When: 28 November on Northcote Road at 5.30pm 3 December in Battersea Square at 7.30pm What: Clapham Common Fireworks Display When: 5 November at 8pm Where: Windmill Drive, SW4 9DE Tickets: free What: Wandsworth Christmas Lights Switch On When: 7 December at 6.30pm Where: St John’s Hill
A tree is not just for Christmas The announcement that Christmas is just six weeks away is ringing around Residents’ Journal towers and filling most of us with excitement, but present-buying, grocery shopping and house preparations will have to wait; The Christmas Forest is in town. The company is branching out this year, setting up a festive shop filled with sustainably-grown pine trees on Clapham Common. For every tree sold, the company makes a donation to Tree Aid to support tree planting in Africa.
29 November – 22 December, 8am-10pm. Prices for trees start from £17 (christmasforest.co.uk)
New flavours An exciting new restaurant has recently opened in Clapham, offering delectable North Indian cuisine. Zumbura is a family-run restaurant which seeks to share its famous recipes passed down through the generations. Try, if you are after a taste of authentic Indian food, as it is eaten in the country.
36a Old Town, SW4 0LB (zumbura.com)
Update: The future of Clapham Common Last month, Melanie Oxley, the Friends of Clapham Common chairman, spoke at an important meeting about the proposed new management model for the effective running of Clapham Common. Local residents, councillors and members debated questions of finance and resources for the new plan. ‘One clear message from Lambeth [Council] was that it would be unlikely that Clapham Common would be allowed to use the income from its events to help pave the way,’ says Melanie. ‘Since this was seen as revenue for other statutory obligations across the borough, such as some social services.’
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WANDSWORTH
On your bike A new scheme to introduce docking stations in Wandsworth is due to launch next month which aims to encourage people to hire bicycles as a method of transport around London. These new docking stations are also longer than the average length in comparison to those already positioned in central London, whilst yellow and red lines have been utilised where possible. The scheme’s objective is to control traffic in the Wandsworth area and it is hoped that visitors are attracted in a way that minimises their impact on the town centre infrastructure.
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Joining Wandsworth’s ever-increasing art scene, we are excited to welcome the Oil & Water Gallery which recently opened on Old York Road. The space will showcase original paintings, limited prints, sculptures and ceramics and was launched by Penny Macfarlane, who is eager to provide local residents with access to burgeoning artistic talent. In an innovative move, Penny will also offer buyers a try-before-you-buy scheme, in which clients can display their chosen artwork at home for seven days to see if it suits before purchasing. The opening exhibition will run until November 16, followed by a display of limited-edition prints from November 21.
340 Old York Road, Wandsworth Town, SW18 1SS. Open Wednesdays to Fridays 11am-7pm, Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm, 07725 189825 (oilandwater.co.uk) Words / Louise Hart
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The council’s education chiefs have named educational trust Floreat as its choice of academy provider to run Earlsfield Primary School, which is due to be built on the side of the Atheldene Centre, fronting Garratt Lane in 2014. Floreat proposes to concentrate on the ‘four ‘Cs’ – core skills (literacy and numeracy), cultural knowledge, curiosity and character,’ and says it will promote these attributes in partnership with the charity Adventure Learning Schools, through links with Wellington College and outdoor activities. The choice of provider must now be endorsed by the Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove, who will make the final decision and, if approved, the school will be opened in September 2015 and will admit 60 children a year, eventually providing places for up to 420 pupils.
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Images / Marc Neumann (neumannphotography.wordpress.com)
The route to success A door has appeared in a tree in front of the old Clapham Library, but a family of birds has not taken up residence there, so the Residents’ Journal popped down to see who has
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he old Clapham Library is having an Alice in Wonderland moment. If you amble down to the Northside, the more observant of you might be surprised to notice a door in the tree outside the red brick building, known for its elegant arched windows. Through the Door was created by artist Brian McClure and photographer Marc Neumann and this tiny symbol represents the very beginning of an engaging, not to mention inclusive, arts programme that has just begun in the borough. It has not been an easy journey, to say the least, but
thanks to the dedication of a select committee, the support of Lambeth Council and the time and money donated by the local community, the old library has been given a new lease of life and purpose. We are on the cusp of a very exciting arts revolution; so welcome Clapham Omnibus. ‘I would really like to see this building alive with creativity,’ enthuses its new artistic director Marie McCarthy. I am sitting with the lady herself and the chair of trustees George Owen in the large, light-filled room upstairs, next to a boudoir piano, kindly donated
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by a Mr Colin Clarke. This new arts centre, the only one of its kind in the borough of Lambeth, George tells me, will be open every day from 11am, and Marie and the general manager Juliette Stark will be based on site. Visitors will be able to have a tour of the building in its newest incarnation and buy tickets for the various performances, exhibitions and activities. The building consists of a large 90-seater theatre and adjoining gallery space, a café/bar and office facilities, as well as an upstairs concert room. ‘Eventually, Omnibus will offer a programme of activities seven days a week, for people connecting with each other and with the art, whatever form that art takes,’ continues Marie, former artistic director of The Lightning Ensemble Theatre Company. ‘There are four strands to the work we want to do here: to programme high quality theatre, classical and contemporary music and visual art; deliver creative learning and community engagement programmes; provide an inspiring space for people to experience and create an artistic hub to exchange ideas and test early stage work. 2014 sees the start of the Omnibus Youth Theatre and family events, and a rolling programme of monthly comedy, film and acoustic nights. We will also be introducing jazz on alternative Sunday evenings.’ Considering the stories I have heard from both George and Marie, I don’t think they will have a problem getting people over the threshold; the local community is already really eager to see what is going on with the old library. ‘We had some young people come by the other day who used to use this space when it was a library. They wanted to find out what was happening and now they are exhibiting their art downstairs,’ explains George, an opera singer who has lived in Clapham for more than 20 years. From spoken-word artists to puppet shows and theatre on the -8-
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Common, Clapham Omnibus has big ideas (its plan for a Proms on the Common next summer is most intriguing), but I have heard that the journey to arrive at this point was not a smooth one. I push George for details. ‘It all started, believe it or not, seven years ago,’ he begins, ‘when Lambeth Council decided to build a new library on the High Street and open a leisure centre nearby as well. This work made the building in which we are sitting today surplus to requirement, so there was some suggestion they sell it off.’ Considering that the building has been open to the community as a public library for more than a century, it is safe to say that this news ruffled a few feathers. ‘Indeed,’ George acknowledges this fact. ‘A few residents, including myself, decided that this would be a bad idea, so we set up a committee and I became the chairman of the group.’ The fear was that such a valuable building in such a prime location right next to the Common would easily be sold off to a developer and transformed into luxury flats – lost to the community forever. ‘So Lambeth was going to give us the building at first as an asset transfer, and that was how we progressed for quite a long time,’ he tells me. Unfortunately, the journey had a few unexpected hiccups. The committee of dedicated trustees (including designer Tim Gosling, communications executive Stephen Boyo, fundraiser Jo Hopkins, accountant Michael Rolfe, marketing executive Alec Jessel, stage manager and member of the Clapham Society Andrew Lorant and marketing manager at the Southbank Centre Nick Miller) could not actually work on the building itself as it was still in use as a library, until last year when the new library site was completed. ‘Due to the financial crash of 2009, the council suddenly told us that they couldn’t give us the building because it was too valuable and they needed to sell it,’ George explains.
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admitting that many new recruits were found in that most amiable of recruitment centres: the pub. ‘It is a bit of a joke really, when we have meetings to introduce new people and I do the introductions, people always seem to start off with “Well, I met George in the Prince of Wales,” or “Well, I met George in The Rose and Crown.”’ A whole string of local celebrities are also behind Clapham Omnibus, with actress Miriam Margolyes hosting a sell-out Dickens evening to raise funds for the building and author John O’Farrell and comedians Mark Thomas and Arthur Smith also popping down to show their support. Clapham’s old library has been handed a new lease of life; expect sweet music wafting from its galleries, organised by music associate and regular guest with the English National Opera and London Symphony Orchestra Sue Dorey; plus fine art hanging on its walls and puppets peeping from windows. Far from being an elitist centre, this venture seeks to serve the community and to reach out to all of its inhabitants. The first concert to kickstart Clapham Omnibus’ winter season will be the Bernadel String Quartet on 3 November, and from here performances of Georg Büchner’s Woyzeck and a screening of Tony Britten’s documentary focusing on the life of composer Benjamin Britten will be presented. ‘This is such a unique building and it has really inspired me,’ enthuses Marie. ‘It has a phenomenal atmosphere – people just come in and say “Wow”. I have a feeling that will still be happening hundreds of years from now.’ n
Thankfully, the group refused to go down quietly and had a stab at raising the money to put in their own bid and, miraculously, they managed to win, setting the wheels in motion for this communitydriven venture. George is thankful for the support of the council, which could easily have opted to sell the building to a large developer: ‘They chose us, the community group, and remained true to their cooperative council credentials.’ Opened in 1889, the Clapham Library sprung into being at a time when lending and reference libraries were becoming increasingly popular. There had been ‘intense local argument’ about the site for this library, explains Peter Jefferson Smith of The Clapham Society, which has researched the subject in depth. Eventually, the commissioners settled on the picturesque setting on the north side of the Common, opposite the parish church. As in the early days when local thought was divided as to Clapham Library’s location, there was no less furore when the council expressed its thoughts about selling the building. George and his committee managed to raise £120,000, with many local people chipping in. ‘I remember one chap asked me to meet him in the pub as he was interested in finding out more about the campaign. We met and chatted and I walked away with a cheque for £20,000. There weren’t all such high amounts but we had donations of everything from £10,000 to £50,’ he smiles. Clapham Omnibus received the keys to its long-prized building at the end of December 2012 and started work in February. ‘We stripped everything out,’ says George. ‘And then we started putting things back together. Of course, lots of it was done by volunteers from the community, who have been such a great support.’ Local networks are still strong, with George
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Charitable Donations Dear resident, As you may be aware, a small mistake at our suppliers resulted in the incorrect wording being foiled onto the July front cover of the Residents’ Journal. The writing on the front of the cover, ‘Written for the residents of’ is normally followed by the correct wording: ‘Battersea, Balham, Clapham and Wandsworth’ in silver foil. However, in July, the silver foil read: ‘Written for residents by residents.’ The normal course of action would be to reprint the covers quickly and as the fault did not lie with us, we would not be out of pocket. Instead, our publisher felt compelled to consider alternative options that would spare the environment the additional burden of wasted covers. Our mission has and will always be to produce magazines of the highest quality that add to our communities, rather than to our recycling bins. In conjunction with our supplier, we decided to donate the money that would have been spent on reprinting covers to local charities and asked you to suggest some of your favourites. We have five lots of £500 to give away and would like you to vote for the charity that you think deserves a cheque. The nominees are all listed on this page so please take a look and email bbcw@residentsjournal.co.uk before 6pm on 10 December. The five organisations with the most votes by this deadline will receive a cheque for £500. Happy voting!
Katherine Low Settlement Katherine Low Settlement is a multipurpose community and social action centre dedicated to fighting the effects of poverty and isolation in and around Battersea.
First Touch First Touch is the charity dedicated to supporting the neonatal unit at St George’s Hospital in Tooting, which cares for 600 sick and premature babies each year.
020 7223 2845 (klsettlement.org.uk)
020 8944 0131 (first-touch.org.uk)
Devas Club From its headquarters in Battersea, the Devas Club provides a variety of activities for young people in spaces including a dance studio, a recording studio and a silk-screen workshop.
020 7223 0297 (devasclub.org) FACE (Furzedown) FACE is a collective of dedicated local people who raise money for worthy causes in and around the Furzedown area.
07973 216 260 (furzedown-face.org.uk) Wandsworth Oasis Wandsworth Oasis supports local people in the Wandsworth area living with HIV.
020 8769 3845 (wandsworthoasis.org.uk) All Star Youth Tennis Scholarship Trust ASYTS awards grants to young people who have shown promise and dedication to tennis in the Wandsworth community.
020 8871 4706 (allstartennis.co.uk/asyts) Battersea Summer Scheme A scheme dedicated to protecting young people from crime – whether as victims or perpetrators – through positive activities.
020 7978 5865 (batterseasummerscheme.org)
Trinity Hospice Trinity provides skilled, compassionate end-of-life care for those suffering from both short and long term conditions in the central and south west London community.
020 7787 1000 (trinityhospice.org.uk) Wandsworth Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society The MS society at Wandsworth provides many services for patients suffering with Multiple Sclerosis and their families.
020 8874 4373 (mssociety.org.uk) Stockwell Partnership Run by local people the partnership aims to improve the quality of life in the local neighborhood by representing the needs of the community to decision makers.
020 7735 5051 (stockwell.org.uk) Friends of Tate Library South Lambeth Library A community group working to improve the resources and services of the library, and save it from damaging cuts. 020 7622 8673 (tatesouthlambethfriends.org)
Age UK Wandsworth Age UK Wandsworth offers help at home, advice and support for local elderly residents.
The Helen Feather Memorial Trust The Trust, in memory of Helen Feather, supports people with cancer and raises money for carefully selected Cancer research projects.
020 8877 8940 (ageuk.org.uk/wandsworth)
(helenfeathertrust.co.uk)
Wandle Trust The Wandle Trust is an environmental charity dedicated to restoring and maintaining the health of the River Wandle and its catchment.
Nightingale School Nightingale School is a special state school teaching boys aged 11-16 with special educational needs.
0845 092 0110 (wandletrust.org)
(nightingale.wandsworth.sch.uk)
Battersea Crime Prevention Panel BCPP provides human resources for the young and the elderly.
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home The home reunites lost dogs and cats with their owners; and when that’s not possible, cares for them until new homes are found.
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0843 509 4444 (battersea.org.uk)
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The Calendar A selection of the best events happening in the area
30 October – 2 November
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ALL MY SONS
COATS AND COLLARS BALL
A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
An amateur production of Arthur Miller’s play All My Sons comes to Balham this month. The ethics of profiteering and family ties rise to the surface in this powerful drama based on a true story. Set over a 24 hour period, the fast paced action begins and ends in a back garden in a small town somewhere in Ohio. Southside Players, who have been bringing drama to the doorsteps of Balham and Clapham for several years, will be taking to the stage at the Chestnut Grove Theatre for the performance.
The red carpet has been rolled out in preparation for some very special guests to strut their four-legged stuff, which can only mean one thing: the Battersea Dogs and Cats homes annual Coats and Collars Ball has arrived. Held at Evolution in Battersea Park, hosts Paul O’Grady and Amanda Holden invite guests to the glamourous fundraising event where the home’s animals will take centre stage this year for some vintage Hollywood magic.
Don’t miss the Clapham Chamber Concerts production of Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which comes to St Paul’s Church for one night only this month. The semi-staged musical version of the play will transport audiences deep into enchanted woodland for Shakespeare’s famous comedy of love and trickery. Accompanied by voice and piano, the original play has been reimagined to lively and captivating effect.
Tables must be pre booked by calling 020 7627 9309. Tables cost £3,500-£5,000 for 10 guests and £10,000 for 14 guests (collarsandcoats.org.uk)
7.30pm-9.15pm (Doors open 7pm) £12 Concessions: £9, Children: £5 St Paul’s Church, Rectory Grove, SW4 0DX (claphamchamberconcerts.org.uk)
£10, Concessions £7.50; Wed-Fri: 7.45pm Sat: 5pm, Boundaries Road, Balham SW12 8JZ (southsideplayers.org.uk)
5K MO RUN- BATTERSEA PARK Collecting on Wolrd Aids Day
WORLD AIDS DAY
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BALHAM CRAFTS FAIR
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For anyone keen to get a headstart on their Christmas shopping, save the date for the annual Balham Crafts Fair. Selected artisans from across the UK will showcase their beautiful handmade arts and craft in this third annual event. Each year the profits from the event are donated to charity and this time around the school hosting the festive event – Telferscot Primary School – are set to receive the profits which will be put towards their SEN program to help those with special needs to discover the joy of reading.
For those looking for a more active way to participate in Movember, why not round up your friends and family and run 5K in aid of men’s health charities, in particular Prostate Cancer UK? As well as the usual runners uniform of trainers and lycra, participants should remember to rock their best groomed tache at the start line too. Either grow your own mo or draw, paint or attach one to take part in the humorous fundraising day out.
To mark World Aids day on 1 December, The Red Ribbon Festival Christmas fair at the Battersea Arts Centre will bring together community groups, businesses and families to support Wandsworth Oasis, a charity helping people in the area who are suffering with HIV. As well as a number of charity stands, more than 50 stallholders will be present, selling a range of jewellery and gifts; children’s face painting and live entertainment will add to the family fun.
Entry Closes 14 November; places from £17 plus £1.95 online booking fee. Race begins at 10am, Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ (london-battersea.mo-running.com)
Stalls cost £25, to book a spot visit redribbonfest1.eventbrite.co.uk. 12-5pm Lavender Hill, SW11 5TN. For event information visit wandsworthoasis.org.uk
7pm-9.30pm, Telferscot Road, SW12 0HW (balhamcraftsfair.co.uk)
ALL MY SONS Gary and Danielle Lineker by David Baird
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COATS AND COLLARS WORDS / Kara Wright
Residents’ Journal All images / Andrew Wilson
Wandsworth Common in the fog
WILSON in the wilds of
Wandsworth Andrew Wilson is a publisher from south west London who just loves his camera and will do almost anything to snap that perfect picture – whether that means staking out kestrels in Barnes or taking eight-hour walks along the Thames with his faithful spaniel Josie. Since 2009, Andrew has published six coffee-table books capturing the life and spirit of London, both the vibrant cityscapes and the secret places in nature that most of us tend to miss. This month we’re giving you a glimpse of some of Andrew’s favourite images from his new title Wild about Battersea, as well as images from his other books.
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‘My love of nature got me started and it’s really gone from there’
‘I take in not only the parks and gardens, but also the people, places, schools and streets that make up our towns within the vibrant city that is London’
ANDREW’S BOOKS
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Wild About Battersea
open space in which to explore and play in
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‘My philosophy is to try and capture a community through the lens of my camera’ © 2013 Unity Print and Publishing
FIRST EDITION
Andrew Wilson
The towns and villages of South West London are blessed with some of the finest green spaces to be found anywhere in London and Wimbledon has more than most. From the wide expanse of the common in the North with its distinctive windmill, to the parks and gardens to the South and West, this playground for those that enjoy walking their dog, riding out or just enjoying a bit of fresh air, make Wimbledon one of the most desirable places to live. As well as the beauty of the place, Wimbledon also has a rich heritage and a lively community. Join local photographer Andrew Wilson as he explores the leafy avenues and bustling streets that make Wimbledon the special place that it is – truly where the town meets the country.
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Wild in the City £14.95, available in local book stores Wild about Battersea Available in local book stores and Village Books in Bellevue Road Wild about the Thames £17.95, available in local book stores Andrew has three new books out in mid-November; Wild about Battersea, Wild about Sheen & Mortlake, and Wild about Chiswick. All of his books are available on Amazon, Waterstones and WH Smiths. To see more of Andrew’s beautiful pictures follow him on Twitter @AndrewPics (unity-publishing.co.uk) River Thames at dawn from Wandsworth Park
Lavender Hill Battersea Arts Centre
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OUT & about The events and activities on our radar in central London
28 November – 19 January 2014
The year that rocked
Qiu Ying (1494-1552), Saying Farewell at Xunyang First half of 16th century. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City Photograph by John Lamberton courtesy of V&A
26 October – 19 January 2014
A work of art The V&A’s autumn exhibition, Masterpieces of Chinese Painting 700-1900, is certain to provide an insightful and thoughtful examination of one of the world’s greatest artistic traditions, gathering together the
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finest examples of Chinese painting created over a 1,200 year period. More than 70 works of art will adorn the walls of the museum, including some of the earliest surviving Chinese paintings and pieces of immeasurable rarity.
From £12.50 (concessions available) Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL (vam.ac.uk)
We often look back to move forward and what better year to focus on than 1963: a year punctuated with significant moments of social change. It was the year in which Martin Luther King told Washington ‘I have a dream’; in America Bob Dylan was the poster boy for the revolution, penning songs that would become the soundtrack to the Civil Rights movement; Beatlemania was taking hold in the UK and Mick Jagger and Keith Richards cut their first record as The Rolling Stones. Proud Chelsea’s 1963: The Year of Revolution charts this exciting Youthquake movement with images of these fine figures just on the cusp of greatness. Shot by acclaimed photographers such as Brian Duffy, Terry O’Neill and Eric Swayne, among others, the exhibition celebrates the release of a book of the same title by Robin Morgan and Ariel Leve.
Free, 161 King’s Road, Chelsea, SW3 5XP 020 7349 0822 (proud.co.uk)
11 October – 27 April 2014
All that glitters
Cameo Elizabeth I
Salamander Brooch
All Images / Museum of London
Words / Louise Hart
Imagine how it would feel to discover the world’s largest collection of priceless Elizabethan and early Stuart jewellery. The Museum of London’s latest exhibition The Cheapside Hoard: London’s Lost Jewels, allows you to step into the shoes of the men who did, in 1912, under a cellar floor in Cheapside. ‘The Cheapside Hoard is quite literally a time capsule,’ says curator Hazel Forsyth, who has painstakingly compiled this cache. British Master perfumer Roja Dove has also been commissioned to create a striking fragrance recalling the scent of London’s vanished past to stimulate the imagination.
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Pattie Boyd in profile, 1963 © Eric Swayne, 1963
The Beatles film a TV special - All Around The Beatles, in London, 1963 © Terry O’Neill, 1963
Peter Burke and Stan Olendzki
A night
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Katie Randall meets Linear Tiles, the business about to change the landscape of retail in south west London
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icture this: a master chef strides across a sleek kitchen – a skillfully crafted cocoon of porcelain. Balhamites wander around the space, dedicating attention to both the culinary expert, the quirky art works on the walls and a band performing in another alcove. You might imagine that I am referring to an exciting new arts venue. In fact, this space is Balham’s newest kitchen, bathroom and tile studio Linear Tiles. The culmination of years of hard work, founder Peter Burke and his partners Stan Olendzki and Francis Adesina have swung open the doors to their business on Zennor Road and are set to transform the landscape of retail for good. If their names appear familiar, it might be because you have encountered these chaps down at a Battersea Ironsides rugby game, spreading community spirit. Stan, an accountant and marketing executive for Linear Tiles by day, coaches the under 13s and Peter, a former foreign exchange trader in the city, has well and truly embedded himself in club life, assisting on the trips away and at matches. ‘Thanks to the very social nature of the Battersea Ironsides, we all got to know each other, says Peter. It seems a trait of south west London, that everyone knows everyone; a fact that Peter knows only too well. ‘Balham is the biggest village in the world,’ he laughs. ‘Never mind six degrees of separation, there must be about two here.’ He tells me that Susan Hanage, a Residents’ Journal contributor and founder of Nappy Valley Net is a family friend, her son having trained with the Ironsides for years. If you cannot walk down the street without seeing someone that you know in Balham, no wonder Peter and his team felt the pressure when launching their business. It would have to add to the community, not drain it. ‘There are so many boring, cluttered tile shops in the capital but Linear Tiles is different,’ he explains. ‘We provide a luxury one stop shop for bathroom, kitchens and tiles.’ At this point Stan explains the key mantra for the business: ‘German kitchens, Italian tiles.’ Upon perusing the 5,000 sq. ft. studio space, tastefully decked out with beautiful slabs of porcelain tile and barely a grouting line in sight, I can’t help but admire the modern aesthetic. Linear Tiles work with large format, lightweight tiles. ‘The use of porcelain allows us to create completely bespoke designs for
apartments as well as houses,’ says Peter. ‘Previously, to use a calico stone you would have to reinforce the floors or else the heavy stonework would come crashing through the floors.’ The fact that this creative studio and tile library perfectly presents practical, everyday art (Alno kitchens, Linear’s porcelain tiles and Siemens and Miele appliances) inspired Peter and Stan to take their open-door policy one step further. ‘We want lots of energy about the place and will constantly have things going on, including inviting culinary establishments down to use the kitchens here during events,’ says Peter. The first event on 28 and 29 November will feature the work of a popular artist who lives in Gypsy Hill. ‘We are fortunate enough to work with Alno, who design kitchens of the highest quality and are the second largest kitchen manufacturers in the world,’ Peter enthuses. ‘We work with the best brands and want to team up with restaurants which serve the best food in London.’ Whether luxury tiles or rugby float your boat, Peter and Stan are keen to invite people down to both the showroom and to a Battersea Ironsides game. Stan explains that they are the biggest Rugby and Football Union-registered minis club in the country. ‘We’ve also got a thriving girls team and never turn kids away,’ says Peter. I can’t help thinking that if the same zeal that has helped the under 13 age group of Ironsides settle into a top four position in Surrey also applies to Linear Tiles, then it is destined to be a great success. n
Linear Tiles is open from 7.30am-4.30pm. Unit 5, Zennor Trade Park, Zennor Road, SW12 0PS (lineartiles.co.uk; ironsidesrugby.com) - 17 -
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Kitchen Aid The Residents’ Journal sends out a kitchen S.O.S. and Micaela Philippo of Wandsworth-based The Recipe Kit answers. We learn more about this fantastic new fresh-food delivery service
Micaela Philippo
George Kazarian
Can you tell us how the idea for The Recipe Kit came about? The original idea to set up The Recipe Kit came from George Kazarian, who was frustrated that after a long, hard day at work, he would return to a bare kitchen and would end up ordering a cheeky takeaway or knocking together something quite basic. As someone who loved good food but didn’t have the culinary skills nor the time to source the ingredients for interesting dinners, he decided to start a business that would solve his problem. He then met Olia Hercules, a trained chef, and myself, a food branding consultant, and we all combined our experience to create an innovative service driven by the desire to provide people with the resources to cook better and more adventurously at home. And what do you prefer, home cooking or eating out? I prefer dining out, probably because I have worked on the setting up and management of restaurants, so dining out is always a thoroughly engaging experience for me. One of the main reasons I am excited about launching The Recipe Kit is because home cooking makes me so flustered. Using a kit removes all of the usual stresses. You receive interesting, exotic ingredients, delivered to your door in the exact measurements that you need to make the dish and with an illustrated recipe card for you to follow. It is restaurant-standard food but with the sense of accomplishment of a great homecooked meal.
It is restaurant-standard food but with the sense of accomplishment of a great home-cooked meal Olia Hercules All images courtesy of The Recipe Kit
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What is one of your favourite meals from The Recipe Kit menu? Olia recreated a dish from her childhood,
called poussin tabaka. It is a spatchcocked small chicken that is traditionally pressed onto a grill with bricks. To make it at home, it is flattened with a stack (a frying pan and a stone mortar). The process was fun and I was thrilled to have cooked something that was unfamiliar with an unfamiliar technique. Do you believe that everyone can cook? Yes, everyone can cook. I think many of us just become intimidated, lazy or live a spontaneous and hectic lifestyle where cooking appears a chore and an inconvenience. The Recipe Kit assumes people are novices in the kitchen and the method is written out step-by-step, with photos to help you along. There are chef’s tips and anything that could be considered a little more complicated is supplemented with an explanatory blog post on our website – knife skills, for example. Which culinary geniuses inspire you? I have a bias toward female chefs, because I believe it is far more difficult for them to get recognised in the industry. Restaurant kitchens are hot, airless and full of aggressive men! Anna Hansen is quite amazing – the menu at The Modern Pantry always has really interesting ingredients but the food is wholesome and unpretentious. Also Lily Vanilli, who is the most amazing baker. Which local chefs and restaurants in Wandsworth inspire you? The Ship does an excellent burger and is dedicated to using British produce. There is also a great Thai on Garratt Lane called The Thai Grocer. It is small and discreet but they use premium quality ingredients to produce authentic Thai food. They also sell hard-tofind Thai pantry items, which is great for us. It is also very reasonably priced. Why is it important to buy locally produced raw ingredients for cooking? Fortunately it is much easier to buy British produce in supermarkets now as many companies realise that customers don’t want a trolley containing supposedly ‘fresh’ ingredients that were picked from the ground a week ago on the other side of the world. We are committed to using a fruit and vegetable supplier that sources from farms in Kent (Fresher By Miles) and finding the more obscure and exotic ingredients, such as Thai ginger, herbs and spices from the local ethnic supermarkets. Do you all travel, and if so, where have you eaten the best food? Our team is very well-travelled. I know Olia was hugely inspired by a trip to rural Thailand to visit her husband’s family (Kao Soi Gai) and she recreated one of the dishes she ate there for The Recipe Kit. Personally, some of the best food I have had was in Pondicherry, India, where there is vibrant fusion food.
The way it works There is a huge French influence with the introduction of butter, olive oil, fresh herbs such as rosemary and citrus fruits. When brainstorming the week’s recipes, we try to cover as much global ground as we can to educate our customers. Have you ever had any kitchen disasters? Olia: Before my first date with my husband Tom, who was the head chef at Ottolenghi where I used to work, I asked him what he would like me to cook. He replied casually that he liked any food that came with rice (he’s Thai). I thought I’d try to be a bit inventive and make a risotto, thinking he might not expect it. It happened to be his least favourite type of food and, beyond that, completely inedible as I made it gloopy like syrup. He ate it out of politeness and later married me, so the recovery was fine! - 19 -
• Choose your meals online and pay • The Recipe Kit box is delivered by a friendly driver • Unpack your ingredients and recipe card (and decide what to make first) • Follow the instructions and get cooking
Who would be your ideal dinner party guests (past and present) at a Recipe Kit dinner party? Clement Freud because he would give a hilarious and dry commentary while cooking, and AA. Gill for his brutal honesty about the food.
The Recipe Kit would like to offer all Residents’ Journal readers an exclusive discount of 40 per cent off their first order online Just enter the following code at the checkout: ‘residentsdinner’ (therecipekit.co.uk) AS TOLD TO/ Katie Randall
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HEALTH & FITNESS Three of the best beauty products to use during and post work-out
For traction during exercise Talcum Powder for Feet, £9, Mavala (lookfantastic.com)
The body Personal trainer and wellness coach Jody Shaw sets the pace with a special work out in Battersea Park
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any of my clients enjoy exercising outdoors and find it much more engaging than running on a treadmill in the gym. With this in mind, Battersea Park is a great place in which to train; whether you run on the track, visit the outdoor gym and tennis courts, or use the football pitches and cricket nets. Starting at the Sun Gate, begin a set of walking lunges (use the distance between each lamppost as a guide to the length of your stride and subsequent lunge). Take deep steps to strengthen the quads and hamstrings as well as lifting and firming the glutes. Breathe deeply and then power walk past two sets of lamp posts. Repeat this circuit at least twice. In the newly renovated Winter Gardens, use the circular benches for a circuit of 12 press-ups; 12 tricep dips (strengthening the muscle at the back of your arm, sit on the bench holding the edge of the seat before gently raising your body and then lowering it off the seat; then lift and lower); followed by a 45 second plank on the grass, ensuring shoulder blades are pulled down and that your chest is lifted. Abdominals should be pulled towards the spine to ensure excellent posture and that the arm and core muscles are being worked hard. Repeat this circuit up to three times, resting for 30-45 seconds between circuits.
Next it is time to power walk along the carriageway up towards Albert Gate (not stopping at the Prince Albert pub!) and mentally prepare yourself for some metabolism-raising sprints along the river front. Using the lamp posts as markers, walk for one, jog one and sprint for two. Repeat this along the River Thames until you get to the Peace Pagoda. At the Peace Pagoda, stride up two steps at a time and at the top spend at least five minutes performing an inchworm hamstring stretch around the Buddha (bend over and touch your hands to the floor with your legs straight and slowly walk the hands down into a plank position, then walk the legs up so that you are standing in the initial position). This keeps your legs and back supple, while also working your shoulders, arms and core. Finish off with more walk/jog/sprints along the river, finishing at Chelsea Gate. Then jog gently back along Main Carriage North towards Albert Gate. Find a cherry tree to stretch your back, arms and chest, taking time to breathe deeply and relax. Any of the benches will steady your balance for a final leg and hip stretch before you head out in SW11 to enjoy your day.’ n
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Naturally Sian, Clare
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Balanced
Louise Hart meets the real-life superwomen who are bringing our skin back into balance
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ll you need in life for flawless skin and a healthy, gamine glow are two men’s hairbrushes, natural beauty products and a smile; this is beauty à la Balance Me. It is, quite frankly, a beauty revelation that you don’t need to spend hundreds of pounds accumulating a whole arsenal of synthetic lotions and potions to keep your skin in tip-top condition. A few natural products and a handful of clever techniques can, in fact, work wonders. Much like John Lennon, who crooned that ‘All you Need is Love,’ the founders of results-driven skincare brand Balance Me promote the return to natural products which feature no synthetic nasties. I want to be inducted into the brotherhood of natural beauty, and so I am probing sisters Rebecca and Clare Hopkins and their business partner Sian Jones for the insider tricks and advice you won’t find elsewhere. We are meeting in their Southwark-based head office, a central meeting point for the three women who all live in different corners of London (Rebecca is Clapham-based, Sian lives in Greenwich and Clare resides in Stoke Newington). Judging by the radiant complexions of Sian and Clare, who are both sitting opposite me with gleeful smiles,
these mothers are on to something. So my first line of questioning is directed towards the advice that they have gathered over the years. ‘You used to have a mantra, didn’t you?’ Sian jests and looks over at Clare. ‘Oh yes, that’s true,’ comes the laughing response. ‘At about 16 years old, I used to say that you should smile all the time, because it releases happy chemicals. The boys at school used to tease me for it but it did make people laugh!’ says Clare. Sian and I agree; a flash of your pearly whites does endear people. ‘I think I was old before my time,’ jokes Clare. So, smiling: check. Happy chemicals: check. What else is important, I wonder? Clare explains that another of her tips that has stuck with her through adolescence is dry body-brushing. ‘I am 40 now [I noticeably widen my eyes in disbelief] but I remember dry body-brushing in the shower at 16. I just use two men’s hairbrushes and it literally takes minutes. Just brush in small circles up the legs and thighs and then do a little bit softly on your tummy. It helps to improve your circulation and is great for shifting cellulite.’ Sian sighs in response: ‘Clare is slightly masochistic though, you can use a softer normal brush or a sisal mitt!’ Sian’s tips are equally as fascinating, training first in
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retail before switching to aromatherapy, this skincare expert believes in the power of a precise form of facial massage to keep the years at bay. ‘I think it is important to note that Balance Me is not about serious anti-ageing with really strong creams and freezing your face in place or shaving off 30 years. We prefer natural methods and ingredients to keep skin healthy, glowing and looking its best,’ she explains. ‘I think the biggest tip that I can give was actually passed on to me by my massage therapist tutor. She taught me about the power of facial rejuvenation through massage. It’s like a mini work-out for the face and you get a flush of nutrients to the surface of the skin and lots of oxygen. All of your skin cells benefit.’ Tips aside, it has taken more than just beauty nous to rise up through the saturated beauty market. Rebecca and Clare founded Balance Me in 2005 after they left their respective PR and business careers behind and retrained in the holistic field in their quest for a better work-life balance. ‘My background is consultancy and stockbroking,’ Clare explains. ‘Rebecca’s is beauty PR, she used to work for L’Oréal. I gave it all up to go travelling and whilst I was away I really got into yoga and trained to be a teacher. I came back to London and we decided to set up an events business because, at this point, Rebecca had retrained to be a reflexologist.’ The pair teamed up, using their business backgrounds to form an events company for two-and-a-half years. ‘We also made natural beauty products in our kitchens as gifts to give out at the events,’ Clare enthuses. ‘I’d make them and test them on myself.’ Thus a brand was born. Offering their massages and pedicures for events at Harvey Nichols and Topshop back in the days when you couldn’t just pop onto the high street for a massage, Balance Me started to carve its path. The first step to launching its own products came via a nudge from Topshop, says Clare. ‘After one of our events, I got a call from the retailer asking to buy our foot polishes for its shoe launch – they wanted 200! At the time we were still making them in our kitchen.’ Within a year, Balance Me products were selling throughout the UK
We have eliminated the harsh chemicals in our products but we still have to assure our customers that we are driven by results
and Sian Jones had joined, bringing her wealth of retail and aromatherapy experience to the brand. Balance Me challenged the conventional method of selling beauty products in department stores, stocking its skincare and body creams in unconventional beauty stockists such as Topshop, Waitrose, Ocado and Whole Foods, as well the conventional John Lewis, Harvey Nichols and Beales. The brand philosophy that has so appealed to consumers, both young and old, is to bring skin back into balance and to do so the trio regularly reach out to their customers to glean feedback and ascertain their needs, whether they are packaging or formulation-related. ‘One of the main selling points for our products is that you can use them on skin of all ages, I use the Rose Body Balm and the Rose Body Wash on my children and I used them throughout pregnancy as well,’ Clare enthuses. ‘That’s why we have not felt the urge to launch a baby line.’ The ingredients within the jars, tubs and bottles may be gentle enough for children, but how effective are they, I enquire? ‘We have eliminated the harsh chemicals in our products but we still have to assure our customers that we are driven by results,’ replies Sian positively. Results speak volumes and the general consumer is - 22 -
nothing if not a perfectionist. I am interested to learn just how these pure ingredients weigh up in the boxing ring against their chemical cousins. Sian steps in to deliver the first punch. ‘Balance Me uses cutting-edge, hi-tech natural formulations and chemistry to create sophisticated textures and award-winning results at affordable prices. We use the finest ingredients and spend time and effort sourcing the very highest grade oils and raw materials. Hyaluronic acid, one of our hero ingredients, binds about a thousand times its weight in water, so is great for plumping the skin and delivering a hit of moisture. The fine grade of the acid we use means that the particles are smaller and thus it can be absorbed into skin more easily.’ Clare adds that: ‘Traditionally anti-ageing was an area that natural brands couldn’t necessarily compare, but that really isn’t the case any more. Our Skin Saviours Facial Expression Filler, Anti-Ageing Skin Serum and a BB cream that we are just about to launch are all hightech, innovative products with which you can plump, tighten and lift your skin effectively, and very few people have reactions to them. This is not always the case with synthetic chemical products.’ Is that a bell I can hear? And the winners are… Balance Me.
Not content with just its own affirmations, Balance Me has gone on to win more than 25 awards since its launch eight years ago, including a coveted Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) UK’s Member Achiever Award, and this is only the beginning of the brand’s journey. With Christmas fast approaching, the trio of mothers are set to launch a selection of beautifully-designed gift sets featuring many of Balance Me’s signature products at affordable prices. ‘We asked lots of people about this time last year what they wanted from their Christmas gifts, and have developed three options. We want them to be accessible to everyone so that we can spread the Balance Me message,’ says Clare. ‘And hopefully some Christmas joy as well,’ chimes Sian. Now that we are on the subject, I begin to ponder what I would most like for Christmas. ‘A Balance Me spa in London, serving up Sian’s specialised facial massages and the air scented with the delicate aromas of the brand’s products; that would do me nicely,’ I declare aloud. Sian and Rebecca aren’t giving anything away but there is a twinkle in their eyes. ‘One day,’ they smile together. n
Balance Me products are available locally at Debenhams, Waitrose and online at balanceme.co.uk
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THE PLAYGROUND Twinkle, twinkle little star. How I wonder what you are?
BAGS OF STORAGE Handy laundry bags to brighten your child’s bedroom have arrived at Harry and Molly this month in two designs, a bird cage for your little sweethearts and a pirate design for the little men in your life (or vice versa). These laundry bags can also be used as storage for toys and clothes, offering a dual purpose and a pretty design.
£15, one size (harryandmolly.com)
TRENDY TOTS
IT’S PARTY TIME Arranging a fun-filled children’s party can be a stressful affair, so if you’re stuck for entertainment why not look up Whizz Bang Pop and their team of experienced performers. With a range of party themes, activities and more your bash is sure to be the talk of toddler-town.
Prices start from £145 per hour. For more information call 0845 017 1077, email info@whizzbangpop.co.uk or visit whizzbangpop.co.uk
LITTLE LEGS
For your little dribblers, the new AW collection of dribble bibs at Lucy and Sam are sure to catch the eye. Doubling up as a scarf as well as a bib, these colourful designs can be worn all day long; perfect for the trendiest of tots.
All bibs £5, lucyandsam.com
SWAP ‘N’ SHOP Children grow up so fast, so it can be tough for parents to keep up with the constant evolution of their paraphernalia – cue Edina and Kate, two mums from south west London, who developed a site to help tame the chaos. Giant Beanstalk is an online resource where parents can buy and sell second-hand essentials. For a small fee, the unique collection service will come directly to your door to pick up the items, sort them, check the quality, and upload them to the website for sale.
The new and exclusive children’s knitwear collection by Tootsa Macginty at The Little Legs Company is sure to make you “ooh and ahh”. Featuring woodland animals, these winter warmers have landed just in time to keep your little ones cosy and layered up, in fun and friendly designs.
Fox Jumper, £34
(littlelegscompany.com) Fox Appliqué Top, £20
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parent trap: NappyValleynet NappyValleyNet.com has become an online sensation in the three years since founder Susan Hanage, aka. Annabel, unleashed it, with more than 80,000 visits to the site. An invaluable tool for parents based in south west London seeking to swap tips and share advice, we’ve teamed up to post some of the most pressing topics posted on the site
Tip to Toe Too Salon now open!
junction one Saturday. We were hoping to have a beauty treatment somewhere in the afternoon, maybe Northcote Road way, followed by drinks and dinner. Does anyone have any good suggestions where we could go to get our nails done together? Somewhere we could take a bottle of bubbly would be good.
Good Morning Ladies, We are thrilled to announce that Tip to Toe Too is now open. At Tip to Toe Too we offer a range of pampering treatments, including: blow dry bar, nail bar and brow and lash lounge.
Re: Girls afternoon suggestions please!
178 Northcote Road, SW11 6RE (tiptotoespa.com)
Sun Oct 13, 2013 5:14 pm
Heaver Estate Car Thieves
We would be happy to accommodate you at Kalyana Spa. We are a two minute walk from Northcote Road on Battersea Rise. We offer Shellac and OPI manicures/pedicures. Visit kalyana-spa. com for prices, more treatment options and contact details. We have a lovely relaxation area downstairs with beds where you can wait while your nails dry and sip some bubbles. Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:26 pm
Re: Heaver Estate Car Thieves
I am writing from ‘All about the girl’, a salon on Northcote Road where we often have hen afternoons/evenings, baby showers and mum’s nights. We create tailor-made packages, have private hire options, or group bookings depending on your dates/ numbers. Our website is allaboutthegirl.info or please feel free to email me at antonia@allaboutthegirl.info if you have any questions.
Sat Oct 19, 2013 7:39 am
Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:57 am
Don’t give anybody any information at the door.
We are a trendy blow dry salon and nail bar located on Webbs Road and Northcote Road. With a team of 12 we are able to throw the best girls night out party this side of the river, not to mention that you get a free bottle of Moet for parties of five or more. We are more than happy for you to also bring bubbly if you wish to. We have a selection of offers to choose from, including our most popular, mani and wash and blow dry for only £30.
Sat Oct 19, 2013 5:34 pm Thieves are turning off street lights in SW London and stealing BMWs to order so if you notice two street lights next to each other are off I wouldn’t park your car between them.
Girls afternoon suggestions please! Our group is having a little meet up soon. Some of us have left Wandsworth (sob!) so we are going to meet near Clapham
If you would like more information, please feel free to call one of our salons and we will be happy to help. 42 Webbs Road SW11 6SF : 020 7223 8900 178 Northcote Road SW11 6RE : 020 7924 4445
All threads from NappyValleyNet.com; users’ names have been omitted to protect individuals identities and although opinions have not been altered, posts have been edited into line with the Residents’ Journal house style
I wanted to alert everyone to thieves that seem to be stealing cars ‘to order’. Yesterday a white male was door knocking around the Heaver Estate questioning if the cars parked outside ‘belonged’ to the house in the guise that they needed to be moved as a skip was arriving the next day. However, what actually happened was in a two-hour window of being out of the house in the middle of the day, they [the thieves] crow barred the front door and all drawers were ransacked in an attempt to find the car keys. The police have said this isn’t the first case in recent weeks, with Audi’s and BMWs being the main targets.
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Planning & Development Keeping you in the know about important street plans affecting south west London
Planning Applications ADDRESS
DATE RECEIVED
PROPOSAL
Hannington Road
10 October
Conversion of existing maisonette at basement and ground floor level into two self-contained twobedroom flats both with rear garden amenity space
Clarence Avenue
11 October
Installation of external wall insulation encasement of gas risers, replacement window cills and painting of external lift shaft walls
Cathles Road
14 October
Construction of single-storey side extension with two roof lights within flat roof
Clapham Common North Side
21 October
Conversion of the upper floors of The Elms from hospice to residential, forming three one-bedroom and three two-bedroom flats
Cavendish Road
23 October
Erection of a single-storey extension and internal alterations to existing ground floor flat
Planned roadworks and closures in and around November STREET
PLANNED WORK
DATES
WORKS OWNER
Audley Close, Battersea
Connections works
11-15 November
UKPN East & Lon LTD (formerly EDF Energy Networks) 0800 028 4587
Battersea High Street
Lay new domestic service from main in footway
18-22 November
National Grid Gas plc. 0845 605 6677
Battersea Park Road
Mobile scaffold build in footway works
4-6 November
Transport For London 0845 305 1234
Fontenoy Road
Carriageway resurfacing
4-5 November
Wandsworth 020 8871 6000
4-7 November
Thames Water 0845 9200 800
Holmside Road New water connection to serve new development
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PROPERTY WATCH Experts share their invaluable knowledge and shine a light on local property news and developments
Breathing space Knight Frank presents an unique family home near the Common
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night Frank has an impressive and beautifully presented house situated off the south west boundary of Wandsworth Common, on Wexford Road, for sale. The well-proportioned, semi-detached property boasts more than 4,500 sq. ft. of commodious living accommodation and five/six bedrooms.
On the ground floor, the elegant bay fronted drawing room with its statement fireplace and bright and airy feel sets the tone for a charming family home. Towards the rear portion of the property a formal dining room flows into a superb kitchen for entertaining, dining and family space with French windows which open onto a paved terrace overlooking an immaculately landscaped garden. The kitchen is equipped to a high standard with beautiful fitted units, integrated appliances and a cooking range, while downstairs the large cellar houses a utility room and a wine store and offers attractive development potential. The master suite features a dressing room and en suite bathroom; three of the other double bedrooms also benefit from en suites. Further living space is located at the end of the garden, where a studio home office and a double garage can be found. The property is situated close to Wandsworth Common station and Balham underground station, which both offer excellent links into central London An excellent selection of local schools and the amenities of Bellevue Road make the house an even more attractive prospect. n
ÂŁ3,500,000, Knight Frank, 26 Bellevue Road 020 8682 7777 (knightfrank.co.uk)
Date for your diary Sunday 1 December 12 noon to 5pm Knight Frank is delighted to announce the first Christmas Fair on Bellevue Road on Sunday 1 December starting at 12 noon until 5pm. There will be a local celebrity to switch on the Christmas lights, which will be similar to the spectacular displays on Sloane Square. The North Pole has confirmed that Father Christmas will be arriving at Tickled Pink gift shop in time for the fair, he has chosen a Harley Davidson as his method of transport as his sleigh is being serviced for the big day. There will stalls selling gifts, toys, books, beauty products, jewellery, fashion, pet accessories and food stuffs. It will be a lovely day for all the family. Knight Frank look forward to seeing you there!
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Battersea boom Mayow Short, Associate Director of Savills Battersea, explains why Battersea is a savvy investment Albert Bridge Road, Battersea, SW11 – Guide Price £6 million
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roperty is often our greatest asset, so it’s unsurprising we want to ensure it will stand the test of time. We are seeing a rise in savvy people looking to future proof and invest in Battersea – often having observed the area’s progression and wanting to obtain a property here before it becomes unaffordable. We’ve found those looking to retire in five to ten years’ time are buying their ideal downsizer home now, and renting it out in the interim, while similarly parents are purchasing advance property on behalf of their children.
The impressive redevelopment of Nine Elms, including Battersea Power Station and the Embassy Gardens, has boosted interest in the area, raising its profile as a place for outstanding investment opportunity. Battersea has been undervalued for a long time, and while it’s already increasing, there are still exceptional gains to be made by buying now. An extension of the Northern line including two new tube stations will provide a link running directly to the city, improving transport connections. In addition, the introduction of the American Embassy and the creation of new grand boulevards providing contemporary homes, offices and shops, as well as a Cinemas, gyms and spas means Battersea is set to become a thriving cultural and business centre in its own right. Savills ‘In Numbers’ research has found average property prices in Battersea have risen by over 60 per cent since 2008, and are well positioned to maintain their momentum: with a further increase of 25 per cent predicted for five years ahead. Battersea lettings have also seen healthy returns and are similarly forecast a rise of over 25 per cent in the next five years, after growth of nearly five per cent in the past year alone. With substantial returns to be made, this is brilliant news for those looking to let their properties before they or their family members move in.
Sabine Road, Battersea, SW11 – Guide Price £785,000
Although the buzz around Nine Elms has already begun, the entire refurbishment of the area isn’t expected to be completed until 2019. Yet buyers who would previously seek to find a property in Chelsea have already begun to turn their attention across the river. Battersea Park has always been a popular area with applicants, in the UK and internationally, offering beautiful open space in Central London. There are also some outstanding schools in the area including Newton Prep and Thomas’s, which attract a large volume of families. Prime areas include Albert Bridge Road, where we have recently sold two large houses this year, a third currently under offer and an exceptional fourth on the market for £6 million. Areas known locally as ‘The Sisters’, ‘The Shaftesbury Estate’ and ‘Little India’ provide terraced Victorian houses are also highly sought after, with cottages such as a beautifully renovated freehold on Sabine Road from £785,000. Flats in the area start from £450,000 and go all the way up to exceptional and spacious penthouses overlooking the river, such as one in Albion Riverside currently on the market at £18 million. Further impressive mansion flats overlooking Battersea Park command a premium such as on Prince of Wales Drive. n
For more information, call Savills Battersea 020 3402 1900 (savills.com)
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Your local agents A selection of some of the top estate agents in the area
Battersea 128 Northcote Road SW11 6QZ 020 7924 2000 (sales) 020 7924 2002 (lettings) Bullman Booth Battersea 127 St Johns Hill SW11 1SZ 020 7924 1469 bullmanbooth.co.uk
Champions Battersea 64 Lower Sloane Street Chelsea, SW1W 8BP 020 7881 8080 champions.co.uk
Southfields & Earlsfield 24 Replingham Road SW18 5LR 020 8874 8822 (sales) 020 8874 8844 (lettings) douglasandgordon.com
Marsh & Parsons Balham & Southfields 45 Balham Hill SW12 9DR 020 8673 4377 Battersea 118 Northcote Road SW11 6QP 020 7228 9292 marshandparsons.co.uk
Currell Residential Battersea 205 Lavender Hill Battersea SW11 5TB 020 3668 1000 currell.com
Balham 11-13 Bedford Hill SW12 9ET 020 8970 7002 hamptons.co.uk
Douglas & Gordon Clapham Southside 30 Abbeville Road SW4 9NG 020 8675 4400 (sales) 020 8675 0888 (lettings)
Knight Frank Battersea & London Riverside 7a Albion Riverside 8 Hester Road SW11 4AX 020 3597 7670
Battersea Park 236 Battersea Park Road SW11 4ND 020 7720 8077 (sales) 020 7498 5243 (lettings)
Wandsworth 26 Bellevue Road SW17 7EB 020 8682 7777 knightfrank.co.uk
Clapham 57-59 Nightingale Lane, SW12 8ST 020 8673 4111 Wandsworth 12 Huguenot Place, SW18 2EW 020 8877 1222 savills.co.uk
Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 98-100 Northcote Road SW11 6QW 020 7411 9965 Clapham 27-31 The Pavement SW4 0JE 020 7717 5295
Savills Battersea 238A Battersea Park Road SW11 4NG 020 3402 1900
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The Directory Whether whim or wish, all of the essentials are taken care of in our round up for harmonious living
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 0057 dennercashmere.co.uk
Jigsaw 73 Northcote Road SW11 6PJ 020 7223 8972 jigsaw-online.com JZD 45 Old Town SW4 0JL 020 7720 8050 jzdstyle.com
Petit Bateau 133 Northcote Road, SW11 6PX 0207 228 72 33 petit-bateau.co.uk Pretty Pregnant 102 Northcote Road SW11 6QW 020 7924 4850 prettypregnant.com
Find… 228 Battersea Park Road SW11 4ND 020 7720 2234 findoflondon.com
Katharine Bird 20 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EE 020 7228 2235 katharinebird.co.uk
Question-Air 143-145 Northcote Road, SW11 6PX 020 7924 6948 question-air.com
Iris 97 Northcote Road, SW11 6PL 020 7924 1836 irisfashion.co.uk
Opus Shoes 57 Northcote Road, SW11 1NP 020 7978 4240 opusshoes.co.uk
Shipton and Heneage Shoes 117 Queenstown Road, SW8 3RH 020 7738 8484 shiptonandheneage.co.uk
Siena 18 Bellevue Road SW17 7EG 020 8767 1961 sienafashions.com The Collection - London 13 Parkgate Road, SW11 4NL 020 3202 1037 thecollection-london.com Trotters 86 Northcote Road, SW11 6QN 020 7585 0572 trotters.co.uk
BEAUTY & FITNESS BEAUTY
Verde 113A Northcote Road SW11 6PJ 020 7223 2095 verde.co.uk
Rococo Salon 16 Webb’s Road SW11 1XJ 020 7223 0948 rococosalon.com
FITNESS
Charlotte Cave 17 The Polygon, SW4 0JG 020 7622 4665 charlottecave.co.uk Lemon Tree Health and Beauty 66 Webb’s Road, SW11 6SE 020 7228 1020 lemontree-london.com
Kalyana Spa 54 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EG 020 7228 9338 kalyana-spa.com
VIP Rooms 10-12 Old Town, SW4 0JY 020 7627 6204 vipsalons.com
Nirvana Health and Beauty 191 Garratt Lane, SW18 4DR 0208 704 0034 nirvanahealthandbeauty.com
HAIR SALON
Fitness First 279-291 Balham High Road SW17 7BA 0844 571 2804 fitnessfirst.co.uk
Willie Smarts 11 The Pavement, SW4 0HY 020 7498 7771 williesmarts.co.uk
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
Gro Arch 641 Voltaire Road SW4 6DH 020 7627 0169 and 4 Lavender Hill, SW11 5RW 020 7585 1325 grolondon.co.uk Jo Partridge 46 Abbeville Road SW4 9NF 020 8772 0403 jopartridge.com
Witches Hut 45 Balham High Road SW12 9AN 020 8673 3222 and 13 The Pavement SW4 OHY 020 7720 3666 witcheshut.com - 32 -
Balance Physio 113 Gauden Road, SW4 6LE 020 7627 2308 balancephysio.com
Fybre Fitness Hub 25 Northcote Road, SW11 1NJ 020 7223 7660 fybrefit.co.uk Movers and Shapers 63 Balham High Road, SW12 9AP 020 8673 0808 moversandshapers.co.uk Pepilates 17c Welmar Mews, SW4 7DD 020 7498 3359 pepilates.co.uk
EDUCATION Busy Bees Dolphin House 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 whitehouse.fluencycms.co.uk
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 205 Balham High Road SW17 7BW 020 8673 5110 babyroom.co.uk
Wandsworth Preparatory School 2 Allfarthing Lane, SW18 2PQ 020 8870 4133 wandsworthprep.com
Trinity Fields Dental 194 Trinity Road, SW17 7HR 020 8672 7766 trinityfieldsdental.co.uk
Brompton’s Opticians 103 Clapham High Street SW4 7TB 020 7627 5753 bromptons.co.uk
HEALTH & WELLBEING DOCTORS
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
DENTIST
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
The Heritage Medical Practice 119 Northcote Road, SW11 6PW 020 3370 9131 heritagemedicalpractice.co.uk
Ethicare Dental 68 West Hill, SW18 1RU 020 8870 5059 ethicaredental.co.uk
Castelnau Dentists 200 Castelnau, SW13 9DW 020 8563 7177 castelnaudentists.com
Opticians Boots Opticians 170 Balham High Road, SW12 9BW 020 8673 1546 boots.com
home & Culture ANTIQUES
ARCHITECTS
FURNITURE
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
A French Life 563-565 Battersea Park Road SW11 3BL 020 7223 7489 afrenchlife.co.uk
Les Sardines 63 Abbeville Road, SW4 9JW 020 8675 3900 lessardines.co.uk
Foster & Partners 22 Hester Road SW11 4AN 020 7738 0455 Northcote Road Antiques Market Fosterandpartners.com 155a Northcote Road, SW11 6QB Granit Chartered Architects 020 7228 6850 112 Battersea Business Centre northcoteroadantiques.co.uk 99-109 Lavender Hill SW11 5QL Robert Young Antiques 020 7924 4555 68 Battersea Bridge Road granit.co.uk SW11 3AG 020 7228 7847 Robertyoungantiques.com Art Gallery ArtEco Gallery Tonsley Fine Art and Antiques 533 Old York Road 338 Old York Road, SW18 1SS SW18 1TG 020 8870 3991 020 8875 0110 tonsleyfineartandantiques.co.uk artecogallery.com
ASPACE 144 Northcote Road, SW11 6RD 020 7228 3074 aspace.co.uk
Susie Watson Designs 125 Northcote Road SW11 6PS 020 7228 9955 susiewatsondesigns.co.uk The Paint House 52 Northcote Road, SW11 1PA 020 7924 5118 thepainthouse.com
GIFT SHOP
Eclectic Interiors 65 Abbeville Road, SW4 9JW 020 8673 0572 eclecticinteriors.co.uk
All Good Gifts 65 Northcote Road, SW11 1NP 020 7223 8257 allgoodgifts.co.uk
Quirky Dovetail 32 Old Town, SW4 0LB 020 7720 3312 quirkydovetail.co.uk
Chalk 41 Replingham Road, SW18 5LT 020 8870 6125 chalkgifts.co.uk
Revamp Interiors 33 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EF 020 8767 7222 revampinterioris.co.uk
The Monster Factory 168 Lavender Hill, SW11 5TG 020 7801 6233 themonsterfactory.com
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FOOD & DRINK Bakery
Cafes
Breads Etcetera 127 Clapham High Street SW4 7SS 020 7720 3601
Brew 45 Northcote Road SW11 1NJ 020 7585 2198 brew-cafe.com
Gail’s 64 Northcote Road SW11 6QL 020 7924 6330 gailsbread.co.uk Le Petit Boulanger 25 Abbeville Road, SW4 9LA 020 8675 9475 web.lepetitboulanger.co.uk
Bars Adventure Bar 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 the3monkeysbar.co.uk The Bedford 77 Bedford Hill SW12 9HD 020 8682 8940 thebedford.co.uk The Doodle Bar 33 Parkgate Road SW11 4NP 020 7223 7115 thedoodlebar.com The Frog 32 The Pavement SW4 0JE 020 7622 5230 thefrogclapham.co.uk The Loft 67 Clapham High St SW4 7TG 020 7627 0792 theloftclapham.com Rise 46 46 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EE 020 7228 7676 rise46.com
Macaron 22 The Pavement, SW4 0HY 020 7498 2636 Pio Café 366 Old York Road, SW18 1SP 07790 800 281 piocafe.co.uk The Black Lab Coffee House 18 Clapham Common Southside, SW4 7AB 020 7738 8441 blacklabcoffee.com The Georgian 27 Balham Hill, SW12 9DX 020 8675 4975 georgianrestaurant.co.uk
The Devonshire 39 Balham High Road SW12 9AN 020 8673 1363 dukeofdevonshirebalham.com
Gazette 100 Balham High Road SW12 9AA 020 8772 1232 Gazettebrasserie.co.uk
The Draft House 94 Northcote Road, SW11 6QW 020 7924 1814 drafthouse.co.uk
Harrison’s 15-19 Bedford Hill SW12 9EX 020 8675 6900 harrisonsbalham.co.uk
The Magic Garden 231 Battersea Park Road SW11 4LG 0207 622 4844 magicgardenpub.com The Regent 21 Chestnut Grove SW12 8JB 020 8772 0546 theregentbalham.co.uk The Ship 41 Jews Row, SW18 1TB 020 8870 9667 theship.co.uk
The Pantry 342 Old York Road SW18 1SS 020 8871 0713 thepantrylondon.com
The Sun 47 Old Town, SW4 0JL 020 7622 4980 thesunclapham.co.uk
Confectioner
Restaurants
Cake Boutique 31 Lavender Hill SW11 5QW 020 7228 0023
Balham Bowls Club 7-9 Ramsden Road SW12 8QX 020 8673 4700 balhambowlsclub.com
DeRosier Chocolates 81 Revelstoke Road SW18 5NL 020 8947 4456 derosierchocolates.com
Greengrocer Fruits of the Forest Grant Road, SW11 2NU 020 7223 8844 Whole Foods Market 305-311 Lavender Hill SW11 1LN 020 7585 1488 wholefoodsmarket.com
Pubs The Bolingbroke 174 Northcote Road SW11 6RE 020 7228 4040 thebolingbroke.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 doukan.co.uk Entrée Restaurant & Bar 2 Battersea Rise, SW11 1ED 020 7223 5147 entreebattersea.co.uk Forbidden Temple 30-32 Queenstown Road SW8 3RX 020 7720 5446 forbiddentemple.co.uk - 34 -
Marco Polo on the River Eastfields Avenue SW18 1LP 020 8874 6800 marcopolo.uk.net The Avalon 16 Balham Hill SW12 9EB 020 8675 8613 theavalonlondon.com Tsunami 5-7 Voltaire Road SW4 6DQ 020 7978 1610 tsunamirestaurant.co.uk Rosita and the Sherry Bar 124 Northcote Road SW11 6QU 020 7998 9093 rositasherry.net
travel & social HOTELS Brewers Inn 147 East Hill, SW18 2QB 020 8874 4128 brewersinn.co.uk
Rafayel Hotel 34 Lombard Road SW11 3RF 020 7801 3600 hotelrafayel.com
The Windmill Hotel Clapham Common South Side SW4 9DE 020 8673 4578 windmillclapham.co.uk
The Petersham Nightingale Lane, Richmond TW10 6UZ 020 8940 7471 petershamhotel.co.uk
SO Park 140 Battersea Park Road SW11 4NB 020 7159 0314 the-so.com
Travel Agent
Hotel Verta Bridges Wharf, SW11 3BE 020 7801 3500 hotelverta.com
The Alma Hotel 499 Old York Road SW18 1TF 020 8870 2537 almawandsworth.com
Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & Spa 354 Queenstown Road SW8 4AE 020 7062 8000 pestana.com
The Lavender Guest House 18 Lavender Sweep SW11 1HA 020 7585 2767 thelavenderguesthouse.com
Max Travel 250 York Road SW11 3SJ 020 7095 0920 maxtravel.co.uk
Travel Designers 6 Old Town, SW4 0JY 020 7720 8484 traveldesigners.co.uk Travel Matters 101 Blandfield Road SW12 8BG 020 8675 7878 travelmatters.co.uk
Original Travel 21 Ransome’s Dock 35-37 Parkgate Road, SW11 4NP 020 7978 7333 originaltravel.co.uk STA Travel 18 St John’s Road, SW11 1PN 0871 222 9726 statravel.co.uk
lifesavers Cleaning Domestic House Cleaning 44 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4JP 020 3404 2452
Clothing Alterations The Alteration Station 28 The Pavement, SW4 0JE 020 7627 0167
Cobbler Timpson Ltd 192 Balham High Road SW12 9BP 020 8673 9212
Council Lambeth Council Brixton Hill, SW2 1RW 020 7926 1000 lambeth.gov.uk Wandsworth Council Wandsworth High Street SW18 2PU 020 8871 6000 wandsworth.gov.uk
Dry Cleaning Dry Cleaning Square 020 7193 8901 drycleaningsquare.co.uk DCS collect directly from your door
Post Office
Pure Dry Cleaning 107 St John’s Hill, SW11 1SY 020 7207 0022 puredrycleaning.co.uk
UltraViolet Flowers 12a Northcote Road, SW11 1NX 020 7228 7755 ultra-violets.net
Electrician
Library
Balham Post Office 161-163 Clapham High Street SW4 7ST 020 8772 1284 postoffice.co.uk
Wilson Electric 12-18 Radstock Street SW11 4AT 020 7228 3343 wilsonelectric.co.uk
Battersea Library 265 Lavender Hill SW11 1JB 020 7223 2334 wandsworth.gov.uk
Battersea Post Office 202 Lavender Hill, SW11 1AB 0845 722 3344 postoffice.co.uk
Florist
Wandsworth Library 11 Garrat Lane, SW18 4AQ 020 8871 5588 wandsworth.gov.uk
Clapham Junction Post Office 202 Lavender Hill, SW11 1AA 0845 722 3344 postoffice.co.uk
Locksmith
vets and pets
Clapham Locksmiths 70 Larkhall Rise, SW4 6LA 020 7627 0836 clapham-locksmiths.co.uk
M.A. Dog Training and Services 07547 716076 madogtraining@gmail.com madogtrainingservices.co.uk
Battersea Flower Station 16 Winders Road, SW11 3HE 07557 405 487 batterseaflowerstation.co.uk Clapham Flowers Unit I Clapham South Station Nightingale Lane SW4 9AE 020 8673 2958 claphamflowers.co.uk The Flower Sanctuary 8 Hildreth Street, SW12 9RQ 020 8675 3799 flowersanctuary.co.uk The Stem & Petal Co. 132 Northcote Rd, SW11 6QZ 020 7924 3238 stemandpetalco.com
Oakley Locksmiths Ltd 81 Replingham Road SW18 5LU 020 8871 1238 oakleylocksmiths.co.uk
Plumber The Hamilton Group 27 Byrne Road, SW12 9HZ 020 8675 5745 hamiltongroup.co.uk - 35 -
Vintage Jewellery and Antiques Purchased ‘Fran Murphy has a vast range of experience buying and selling vintage and antique items, from jewellery, china and glassware to silver, table linen, curios and furniture.’ fransantiques@gmail.com 020 7652 1805
Battersea, Clapham & Wandsworth IN NUMBERS
Find out about the Battersea, Clapham & Wandsworth residential property market. In detail. In focus. In numbers. Visit savills.co.uk/in-numbers
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1 SENSATIONAL FAMILY HOUSE BACKING ONTO WANDSWORTH COMMON routh road, sw18 Kitchen/dining/family room ø 3 further reception rooms ø master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom ø 4 further double bedrooms ø 3 further bathrooms (1 en suite) ø utility room & cloakroom ø extensive cellar rooms ø off-street parking for two cars ø 56x40ft south-facing garden with secure access onto the common ø 389 sq m (4,188 sq ft) ø EPC=F Asking £6.5 million Freehold
Savills Wandsworth Robin Chatwin rchatwin@savills.com
020 8673 4111
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1 DOUBLE FRONTED FAMILY HOME WITH A SUPERB GARDEN brodrick road, sw17 Sitting room ø dining room ø family room ø study ø kitchen ø 5 bedrooms (3 en suite) ø family bathroom ø utility room ø wine store ø 156x41ft garden ø off-street parking ø 270 sq m (2,906 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Asking £3.85 million Freehold
Savills Wandsworth Emma Seaton eseaton@savills.com
020 8877 1222
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SENSATIONAL FAMILY HOUSE WITH 94FT SOUTH-FACING GARDEN telford avenue, sw2 2 reception rooms ø kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 4 further double bedrooms ø family bathroom ø utility/cloakroom ø cellar ø 94ft south facing garden ø off-street parking ø 249 sq m (2,955 sq ft) ø EPC=E Asking £1.975 million Freehold
Savills Clapham
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Caroline Kennaway ckennaway@savills.com
020 8673 4111
SENSATIONAL FAMILY HOME WITH EXTENSIVE ENTERTAINING SPACE the chase, sw4 Dining room ø family room ø double reception room ø media room ø games room ø study ø kitchen ø master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom ø 4 further bedrooms ø 94ft garden ø off-street parking ø 401 sq m (4,322 sq ft) ø EPC = D Asking £3.75 million Freehold
Savills Northcote Road Christopher Lewis cblewis@savills.com
020 3428 2222
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STUNNING FAMILY HOUSE OFF NORTHCOTE ROAD bennerley road, sw11 Double reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø family room ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 4 further bedrooms ø family bathroom & 2 further bath/shower rooms (one en suite) ø gym ø cloakroom ø garden ø 237 sq m (2,554 sq ft) ø EPC=D Asking £2 million Freehold
Savills Clapham
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Christopher Lewis cblewis@savills.com
020 3428 2222
A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED CONTEMPORARY TOWNHOUSE page mews, sw11 Open plan reception room/kitchen ø 4 bedrooms (3 en suite) ø balcony ø cloakroom ø landscaped garden ø secure off-street parking ø 158 sq m (1,709 sq ft) ø EPC=C Guide £1.775 million Freehold
Savills Battersea Mayow Short mshort@savills.com
020 3402 1900
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CICADA ROAD, sw18
BRASSEY SQUARE, sw11
Reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø cloakroom ø large loft ø 85 sq m (924 sq ft) ø EPC=E
Reception room ø dining room ø kitchen/ breakfast room ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø cloakroom ø garden ø 109 sq m (1,180 sq ft) ø EPC=E
Guide £699,000 Leasehold
Asking £825,000 Freehold
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Savills Wandsworth eseaton@savills.com 020 8877 1222
Savills Battersea mshort@savills.com 020 3402 1900
CULVERT ROAD, sw11
GORST ROAD, sw11
Open plan kitchen/reception room ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø balcony ø 68 sq m (735 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Reception room/kitchen ø en suite bathroom ø south-facing patio ø 38 sq m (415 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Asking £495,000 Leasehold
Asking £375,000 Leasehold
Savills Battersea mshort@savills.com 020 3402 1900
Savills Wandsworth eseaton@savills.com 020 8877 1222
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ALBERT BRIDGE RD, sw11
AMNER ROAD, sw11
5 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen/family room ø study ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=C
4 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø garden ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=D
£3,200 per week Unfurnished
£895 per week Unfurnished
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Savills Battersea cneville@savills.com 020 3402 1905
Savills Clapham nyendle@savills.com 020 8772 6989
CHELSHAM ROAD, sw4
DAPHNE STREET, sw18
5 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø double reception room ø kitchen ø garden ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=D
3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø roof terrace ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=D ø EPC=D
£1,100 per week Unfurnished
£495 per week Unfurnished
Savills Clapham nyendle@savills.com 020 8772 6989
Savills Wandsworth ehayward@savills.com 020 8877 4820
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Altenburg Gardens SW11 ÂŁ1,325,000 This rare and unique property boasts wonderful entertaining space throughout, comprises a large reception area, a modern open plan kitchen/dining room with concertina doors leading to a sheltered outside entertaining area and a large garden. The accommodation further includes a stunning master bedroom with sumptuous en suite bathroom featuring a roll top bath, a second bedroom, a guest bathroom, office and a utility room with plenty of storage space. Share of Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.
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Martindale Road SW12 ÂŁ825,000 This rare two-bedroom period house is located on a leafy residential road, within easy walking distance of Clapham South, Abbeville Village and Balham High Street. The property comprises a spacious double reception room and an eat-in kitchen leading out to a private landscaped garden. The bedroom accommodation includes a master bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a second double bedroom with feature fireplace and an impressive family bathroom. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents. BALHAM: 020 8673 4377 sales.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk
Abbeville Road SW4 ÂŁ715,000 A superb two-bedroom property with a wonderful, large garden in the sought after area of Abbeville Village. This stunning split level property boasts a large reception room with doors leading out to a fabulous terrace and large south facing garden, a separate fitted kitchen, master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a further bedroom and bathroom. Leasehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents. BALHAM: 020 8673 4377 sales.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk
KnightFrank.co.uk Battersea Reach, Battersea SW18 Bright and Modern
A contemporary two/three bedroom apartment to rent in the most recently completed phase of the Battersea Reach development. 2/3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen and reception room, 2 balconies. EPC rating B. Approximately 102 sq m (1,096 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: ÂŁ795 per week
KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside riversidelettings@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7680 (RIQ162995)
Victorian Heights, Battersea SW8
Spectacular entertaining space A rare opportunity to rent a split level apartment within a desirable gated school conversion in Battersea, offering excellent living and entertaining space. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan kitchen and reception room, 2 roof terraces, parking. EPC rating D. Approximately 176 sq m (1,902 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: ÂŁ700 per week
KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside riversidelettings@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7680 (BAQ187342)
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KnightFrank.co.uk Bridges Wharf, Battersea SW18 Modern two bedroom
A contemporary two bedroom apartment available to buy in the Bridges Wharf development, Battersea. Located on the third floor, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, balcony, 24 hour security and concierge. EPC rating C. Approximately 96 sq ft (1,030 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: £795,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670 (RVR130203)
Prairie Street, Battersea SW11 Two bedroom flat
A rarely available garden flat presented in good order and with excellent proportions in Battersea’s diamond conservation area. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, reception room, kitchen / breakfast room, garden, cellar. EPC rating E. Approximately 77 sq ft (829 sq ft). Leasehold Guide price: £575,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea battersea@knightfrank.co.uk 020 3597 7670 (BAT120039)
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Albert Mansions, Battersea Park SW11 Three bedroom apartment, Battersea Park views
A beautiful flat for sale situated on the raised ground floor of Albert Mansions. This property has generous celling heights, charming period features and is flooded with natural light. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, balcony. EPC rating C. Approximately 77 sq m (829 sq ft) Share of Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ965,000 (RVR130149)
KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea battersea@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670
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Warriner Gardens, Battersea Park SW11 Beautiful house on one of North Battersea’s best roads
This newly appointed house is well positioned near Battersea Park, and benefits from a delightful patio garden, internal courtyard and roof terrace. 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, 3 kitchens, currently arranged as 3 flats. EPC rating C. Approximately 227 sq m (2,443 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ2,000,000 (RVR130164)
KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea battersea@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670
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Waterside Point, Battersea SW11 Duplex penthouse with Albert Bridge views
A contemporary penthouse apartment in one of the riverside’s most sought after buildings, close to Battersea Park and with views of Albert Bridge, the park and London’s roof tops. Arranged over two floors with exceptional outside space. Excellent proximity to Battersea Park. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, dining area, 3 terraces. EPC Rating C. Approximately 330 sq m (3,560 sq ft) Share of freehold Guide price: £5,750,000 (RVR130140)
KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670
KnightFrank.co.uk Spencer Road, Wandsworth SW18 Detached residence
This wonderfully light and sunny family house provides exceptional living and entertaining space. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, study, utility, coach house/gym/office/studio, front and rear gardens, off street parking. EPC rating E. Approximately 270 sq m (2,906 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: £3,550,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 7768 0993 (WND120237)
Vardens Road, Battersea SW11 Modern Design
Semi-detached property providing generously proportioned accommodation combining fine period features with modern design and technology. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms ﴾3 en suite﴿, 2 reception rooms, large kitchen/dining area, utility room, cloakroom, study, terrace, garage, south west garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 321 sq m (3,451 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: £3,150,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 7768 0993 (WND120139)
KnightFrank.co.uk Spencer Road, Wandsworth SW18 Superbly presented
The property has been beautifully refurbished throughout to create a stylish house with well balanced family accommodation and generous living space. 4/5 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms ﴾3 en suite﴿, double reception room, study, playroom/bedroom 5, kitchen/ dining/family room, utility room, cloakroom, garden, CCTV fitted. EPC rating D. Approximately 273.5 sq m (2,944 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: £3,000,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 7768 0993 (WND130150)
Hendham Road, Wandsworth SW17 Off street parking
A big proportioned Victorian semi-detached property with a large south facing garden. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), double reception room, family room, large kitchen/ dining room, utility room, cloakroom, south facing garden, off street parking. EPC rating E. Approximately 302 sq m (3,251 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: £2,500,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 7768 0993 (WND120284)
KnightFrank.co.uk Morella Road, Wandsworth SW12 Between the Commons
A superbly presented Victorian house located on a quiet road close to Wandsworth Common Station. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining/family room, downstairs cloakroom, study, utility, wine store, garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 266.2 sq m ﴾2,863 sq ft﴿ Freehold Asking price £2,500,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 7768 0993 (WND130118)
Nicosia Road, Wandsworth SW18 Prime Location
A handsome five bedroom family house located on the much sought after “Toast Rack”. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), double reception room, kitchen/dining room, downstairs cloakroom, cellar with utility area, south facing garden, off street parking. EPC rating E. Approximately 222 sq m (2,390 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: £2,400,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 7768 0993 (WND130067)
Battersea Power Station An amazing investment opportunity. Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7924 2170
Ramsden Road, SW12 £1,250,000 Freehold Unmodernised semi-detached house. EPC: D Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2013
Grandison Road, SW11 £1,250,000 An unextended three bedroom house. Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7924 2170
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The Cubitt, SW11 Prices from £380,000 Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7924 2170
Woodbourne Avenue, SW16 £1,200,000 A five bedroom detached house. EPC: F Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2013
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Lewin Road, SW16 £1,400,000 Freehold A stunning semi-detached family home. EPC: E Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2013
Iveley Road, SW4 £1,600,000 Freehold A wonderful Victorian family house. Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5439
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Beta Place, SW4 £400,000 Leasehold An immaculate one bed apartment. EPC: D Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5439
Culverden Road £2,000,000 Freehold A detached double fronted house. EPC: C Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2013
Clapham Manor Street, SW4 £1,225,000 Multiple bidders received. EPC: D/E Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5439
Ramsden, SW12 £1,250,000 Freehold A semi detached family house. EPC: D Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7924 2170
Cavendish Road, SW12 £1,400,000 A stunning six bedroom family home. EPC: C Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2013
Garden House, SW17 £1,500,000 Freehold A highly unusual three bedroom house. Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7924 2170
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Orangery, SW17 £1,800,000 Freehold An unusual detached house. EPC: D Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7924 2170
Bedford Hill, SW12 £2,480,000 Freehold A stunning semi detached house. EPC: E Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2013
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Culverden Road SW12 £675,000 This stunning two bedroom maisonette. EPC: C Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2013
Cubitt Terrace, SW4 £895,000 Freehold Multiple bidders received. EPC: C Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5439
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St. Alphonsus Road, SW4 £400,000 Multiple bidders received. EPC: C Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5439
Narbonne Avenue, SW4 £1,450,000 A beautifully presented family home. EPC: E Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5439
The Gables, SW4 £625,000 Freehold Exchanged at asking price. EPC: C/D Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5439
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Balham Park Road, SW11 £300 per week Refurbished 1 bedroom apartment. EPC: B Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 0207 924 2998
Battersea Rise, SW11 £310 per week A well presented 1 bedroom apartment. EPC: D Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 0207 924 2998
Overstrand Mansions £875 per week Stunning four bedroom apartment. EPC: D Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 0207 924 2998
Property size Franciscan Road, SW17 £310 per week A one bedroom garden flat. EPC: D Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2014
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Tooting Bec Gardens, SW16 £335 per week A spacious 2 bedroom top floor flat. EPC: B Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2014
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Alderbrook Road, SW12 £975 per week A five bed family home. EPC: E Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2014
Grafton Square £550 per week A beautiful flat in Grafton Square. EPC: C Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541
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Victoria Rise £425 per week A spacious period conversion. EPC: D Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541
Lewin Road, SW12 £1,100 per week A stunning semi-detached family home. EPC: E Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2014
Chelsham Road £1,100 per week A large and stylish family home. EPC: D Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541
Falcon Wharf, SW11 £450 Per week A large riverside apartment. EPC: B Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 0207 924 2998
Kyrle Road, SW11 £965 per week A four bedroom family home. Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 0207 924 2998
Price’s Court, SW11 £445 per week An apartment with river views. EPC: D Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 0207 924 2998
Property size Hillgate Place, SW12 £463 per week Modern 2 bed house with parking. EPC: C Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2014
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Ipsus 07, Balham Hill SW12 £490 per week A fully furnished luxury apartment. EPC: B Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2014
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Turret Grove £850 per week A stunning period terrace. EPC: C Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541
Elmhurst Mansions £375 per week A well presented spacious garden flat. EPC: E Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541
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Lydon Road £875 per week A stunning four bedroom property. EPC: E Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541
Rectory Grove £395 per week A gorgeous maisonette with garden. EPC: D Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541
Welmar Mews £495 per week A spacious two Bedroom apartment. Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541
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Clapham Common North Side Clapham SW4 ÂŁ3,995,000 Freehold
A beautifully presented and hugely practical detached family house with delightful south-facing views straight over the Common. The property is set behind electric gates with two spacious receptions rooms and a good size kitchen dining room. Over the upper floors is a stunning master bedroom with en suite and dressing area along with 4 further double bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. There is also a rear garden, a garage and a separate self-contained coach house consisting of 2 reception rooms, a kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Clapham Common North Side is well located and is within the proximity of a number a well renowned local schools and good transport links.
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ÂŁ1,600,000 Share of Freehold Albert Bridge Road SW11
An extremely well-presented flat boasting fantastic views of Battersea Park and the River Thames
Battersea Park Sales 020 7720 8077 battpksales@dng.co.uk
3 double bedrooms, 2 en-suite bathrooms, Family bathroom, Reception room, Separate kitchen, Balcony with park views, EPC: D.
ÂŁ1,550,000 Freehold Grandison Road SW11
A fantastic five bedroom Victorian family home boasting a good size garden. 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cellar, Garden, EPC: D.
Battersea Sales 020 7924 2000 battsales@dng.co.uk
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ÂŁ1,495,000 Freehold Elms Crescent SW4
A 5 bedroom Victorian terraced house in the heart of the village stretching to over 2,300 sq.ft.
Clapham South Sales 020 8675 4400 clapsthsales@dng.co.uk
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Utility room, Cloakroom, Cellar, Garden, EPC: D.
ÂŁ1,450,000 Freehold Elms Crescent SW4
A fantastic end of terrace family home that is beautifully presented. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cellar/Utility, Garden, EPC: D.
Clapham South Sales 020 8675 4400 clapsthsales@dng.co.uk
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£1,325,000 Freehold Fernside Road SW12
£995,000 Freehold Cavendish Road SW12
A 2000 sq ft house with four double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a top quality extended kitchen/breakfast area.
A large 1692 sq.ft. house with potential to extend and being sold with no onward chain.
4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cellar, Store room, Garden, EPC: D.
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen, Dining room, West-facing garden, EPC: D.
Balham Sales 020 8673 0191 balhamsales@dng.co.uk
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£750,000 Leasehold Nightingale Lane SW12
£699,000 Freehold Lavender Walk SW11
This stunning house has been beautifully refurbished and extended providing flexible living and entertaining space.
A highly unique three bedroom mews house in the heart of Battersea.
2 double bedrooms, Third bedroom/annexe, Bathroom, Shower room, Reception room, Kitchen, South-facing garden, EPC: D. Balham Sales 020 8673 0191 balhamsales@dng.co.uk
3 double bedrooms, Shower room, Open-plan kitchen/reception room, Study, EPC: C. Battersea Sales 020 7924 2000 battsales@dng.co.uk
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£630,000 Leasehold Chivalry Road SW11
£625,000 Leasehold Revelstoke Road SW18
A stunningly presented 938 sq.ft. two double bedroom flat.
Spacious and beautifully presented, split-level three/four bedroom upper maisonette moments from Wimbledon Park.
2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen/ breakfast room, EPC: D.
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Garden. EPC: D.
Battersea Sales 020 7924 2000 battsales@dng.co.uk
Southfields Sales office 020 8874 8822 Sthfldssales@dng.co.uk
£560,000 Leasehold Prince of Wales Drive SW11
£250,000 Leasehold Winterfold Close SW19
A beautifully presented apartment located in this popular mansion block on Prince of Wales Drive directly opposite Battersea Park.
A delightful one bedroom purpose built flat that has been well cared for by the present owners.
Double bedroom, Shower room, Fully-fitted kitchen, Large reception room, Year’s resident’s parking permit, EPC: C.
Bedroom, Bathroom Reception room, Kitchen, Close to Wimbledon Park. EPC: C.
Battersea Park Sales 020 7720 8077 battpksales@dng.co.uk
Southfields Sales office 020 8874 8822 sthfldssales@dng.co.uk
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£895 per week Unfurnished Amner Road SW11
£875 per week Unfurnished Prince of Wales Drive SW11
A stunning four bedroom family home ideally located between the Commons within easy walking distance to Clapham South underground.
A stunning apartment of nearly 1,500 sq.ft. on the prestigious Prince of Wales Drive opposite Battersea Park.
4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/ breakfast room, Lawned garden, EPC: D.
4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/ breakfast room, EPC: D.
Battersea Lettings 020 7924 2002 battlets@dng.co.uk
Battersea Park Lettings 020 7498 5243 battpklets@dng.co.uk
£825 per week Furnished/Unfurnished Rudloe Road SW12
£725 per week Unfurnished Chestnut Grove SW12
An immaculately presented four double bedroom Victorian family house situated on this quiet residential street in Clapham.
A well presented family house conveniently located within easy walking distance to Balham and Clapham South stations.
4 double bedrooms, Family bathroom, Shower room, Double reception room, Modern kitchen/breakfast room, Patio & lawn garden, EPC: E.
4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/family room, Garden, Cellar, EPC: D.
Clapham South Lettings 020 8675 0888 clapsthlets@dng.co.uk
Battersea Lettings 020 7924 2002 battlets@dng.co.uk
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£615 per week Unfurnished Cabul Road SW11
£369 per week Part Furnished Tranmere Road SW18
An immaculate three bedroom house located on a residential road close to local transport. This property would be ideal for a family.
A well-presented first floor maisonette moments from the shops, restaurants and main line station of Earlsfield.
3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, Kitchen, Dining room, Garden, EPC: D.
3 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Shared Garden, EPC: D.
Battersea Park Lettings 020 7498 5243 battpklets@dng.co.uk
Southfields Lettings 020 8874 8844 sthfldslets@dng.co.uk
£350 per week Unfurnished Clapham Park Road SW4
£323 per week Unfurnished Bowman Mews SW18
A fantastic first floor Victorian conversion flat which has a stylish and contemporary finish.
A newly refurbished two bedroom first floor flat which has been renovated to the highest of standards.
Double bedroom, Bathroom, Study, Reception room, Kitchen EPC: C.
2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Open-plan kitchen, bathroom, Off-street parking.
Clapham South Lettings 020 8675 0888 clapsthlets@dng.co.uk
Southfields Lettings 020 8874 8844 sthfldslets@dng.co.uk
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