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Dear Resident, This month, make sure you have your diaries at the ready as you read the June issue of Belgravia Residents’ Journal. With events galore, we bring you up to speed about where you should be and when – all you need to think about is your finest frock or suit and we’ll do the rest. On page four, we give you all the details of a trio of offerings including The Belgravia Dog Show, the Elizabeth Street Party and Belgrave Square barbecue. Elsewhere, on page six, and hot on the heels of Belgravia in Bloom, the Journal unearths all the local spots that will be open to the public during Open Garden Squares Weekend from 18 to 19 June. Meanwhile on page 25, Sue Liberman gives us the running order of Motcomb Street Party – we can’t wait. And if you’re newly engaged, the Journal has just the ticket for you with a bespoke in Belgravia feature showing you how to have your dream, tailor-made wedding, without stepping foot outside the area (page 17). Enjoy!

COVER: An illustration of Kate Levin by Russ Tudor. Turn to page eight for more information.

Managing Editor Francesca Lee

General Manager Fiona Fenwick

Editorial Assistant Emily Adams

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[LOCAL INTEREST]

BEST IN SHOW

This month welcomes back The Belgravia Dog Show, with 100 per cent of the profits going to Dogs Trust and plenty of competitions to get your tail wagging. Categories include: Dog with the prettiest eyes, best dancing dog, Golden Oldie, cutest puppy, longest lie down and more. Competitions start at 2pm and there will be a delicious fully-catered lunch and tea to enjoy. Subject to availability, tickets can be purchased at the door on the day. Tickets £15, free for dogs and under 3s, 1pm-5pm, 25 June, Belgrave Square Garden, SW1X 8QB

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

going swimmingly

If you’re planning a holiday to a sunny destination, look no further than the most recent swimwear offerings from Heidi Klein. The High Summer 2016 collection features ranges with a huge variety of colours and styles, from the lagoon greens of the Key West collection to the nautical blends in the Classics, St Kits and Nantucket. Covering everything from teeny string bikinis and swimsuits to beach dresses and jumpsuits, it’s fair to say that your summer season is sorted. Prices start from £29 for individual bikini pieces and from £51 for clothing pieces, 257 Pavilion Road, SW1X 0BP, 020 7259 9418, heidiklein.com 4

A party to remember

The Belgravia Traders Association is holding this year’s Elizabeth Street Party on 11 June. With the party being held a day before the Queen’s official birthday, it will make for a double celebration. Decked with bunting, the festivities will begin on the street with a village fête from 3pm to 6pm, followed by a good old British knees up from 6pm to 11pm. During the afternoon there will be competitions, face painting, entertainers and even a royal-themed fancy dress parade.

save the date

The much-loved annual Belgrave Square barbecue will be taking place on 23 June, so be sure to reserve the date so you can enjoy some delicious food and a lot of fun for all the family.

Father’s Day - 19 June 2016

A CRAFTY BEER ON US. As a celebration of our two new draft ales, we are offering all fathers on Father’s Day a free pint with their main course.

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[The Great Outdoors]

SQUARE DANCING The Journal unearths all the local spots that will be open to the public during the Open Garden Squares Weekend from 18-19 June Elizabeth Finney Gardens of Grosvenor

Take a peek into the private gardens of some of the area’s most historic addresses. Aside from the garden guides that are available at each spot, there are plenty of family fun activities to enjoy. At Eaton Square, The Master Butchers Band will play live music all day, awardwinning magician John Styles will amaze visitors with tricks, and a regular Punch & Judy show will keep little ones occupied. All this alongside refreshments from the Everbean stall.

Warwick Square

More in the area

Grosvenor’s London estate, Eaton Square

Sunday 10am-5pm, Chester Square entrance: opposite no.20, SW1W 9HS, Eaton Square entrance: opposite no.42, SW1W 9BD, Wilton Crescent entrance: opposite no.28, SW1X 8RX, 020 7312 0011, grosvenorlondon.com

COMING UP ROSES

Dolphin Square, © Amy Murrell

Fragrant fancies

Behind the Rococo Chocolate shop lies a stunning courtyard. It’s Moroccan theme features a stunning mosaic, an array of flowers and herbs that reflect the flavours featured instore, as well as recycled mirrors from the late Lady Rusheen Wynn-Jones’ house in Sprimont Place. Inside you can explore the kitchen where there will be chocolate demonstrations and treats to purchase. Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm, Rococo Chocolates, 5 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8JU, 020 7245 0993, rococochocolates.com 6

Overflowing rose beds, an awardwinning mimosa tree and the herb garden are just a few of the Dolphin Square gardens’ perks. There is a restaurant, spa and fitness club, and afternoon tea. Booking is essential. Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm, Chichester Street, SW1V 3LX, 020 7798 6891, dolphinsquare.co.uk

Belgrave Square Highlights: Live music, outdoor games, garden guide, food and drinks Sunday, 10am-5pm SW1X 8QB Cadogan Place North Garden Highlights: Music, refreshments and sculpture by David Wynn Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm Cadogan Place South Garden Highlights: Music, refreshments and sculpture by David Wynn Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm Eccleston Square Sunday, 2pm-5pm SW1V 1NP Lillington & Longmoore Gardens Highlights: Guided walk at 3pm; Tea, coffee, cakes and plants for sale Sunday, 10am-5pm SW1V 2LD Marlborough House Saturday, 10am-5pm SW1Y 5HX Warwick Square Sunday, 11am-5pm SW1V 2AL 18-19 June, various locations across London, please visit the website for details, 020 7839 3969, opensquares.org

the belgravian

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Keeping it in the family Capital Hotel GM Kate Levin tells the Journal about her childhood memories, the importance of experience in the workplace and keeping the family hotel empire up with the times francesca lee

Illustration by Russ Tudor

s soon as I step in to The Capital in Knightsbridge, Kate Levin welcomes me. But unlike most general managers, Kate – daughter of The Capital Group owner David Levin – has experience unlike many others in that she grew up at the hotel. Attending nearby Francis Holland School as a child, she remembers: “I used to sit behind the concierge desk and do my homework.” Kate even received both her GCSE and A-level results in the chef ’s office at the hotel. “That was the only telephone where no one could hear my conversation,” she laughs. Indeed, some of the longest-serving staff, such as head of concierge Clive Smith who has been with the company for more than 25 years, have seen Kate grow up at the hotel. After school, Kate’s father was keen for her to study hotel management, but she had a rebellious moment and decided not to follow in her brother’s

footsteps and instead took up a position at Jo Malone on Walton Street during her gap year. “Jo taught me that as long as you work with brilliant people, it doesn’t matter what you do. I learnt so much from her and her husband and they’re still

“I also enjoy gardening and do as much as I can within the confines of our small garden. And it goes without saying that I love travelling and I’m a real hotel geek” big inspirations to this day,” she says. Kate then went on to study History of Art at Nottingham University before going on to Third Space health and fitness club

in Soho: “It was quite random considering how unsporty I was.” A brief stint back at the family hotel followed, before Kate turned her hand to events, where she helped George Hammer (who owns Urban Retreat in Harrods) set up an events space in One Marylebone, followed by One Mayfair. “My brother then pointed out to me that I was essentially working in hospitality, so I decided to come back to the family business and have been here for six years ever since,” she says. “And although my father once said ‘If there’s not a job with us then find work elsewhere’, I’m grateful for the experience and now I get to work with him and he has more energy than anyone I know.” Having recently celebrated the hotel’s 45th birthday, Kate is keen to keep its classic feel but to “keep it moving forward with the times”. That also goes for The Levin hotel, Michelin-

starred Outlaw’s at The Capital restaurant as well as a wholesale bakery business. However, with all that on her plate, as well as taking over as chairwoman of the Pride of Britain Hotels in November from David Morgan-Hewitt, what does she do in her spare time? “My husband is also in the hospitality industry and we absolutely love cooking, so we’ll sit around our big kitchen table entertaining lots of people, or we’ll go to The Nag’s Head pub on Kinnerton Street. I also love making jam. “I also enjoy gardening and do as much as I can within the confines of our small garden. And it goes without saying that I love travelling and I’m a real hotel geek.” Kate has clearly found her calling, and I’m sure there will be many more stories in the years to come… 22-24 Basil Street, Knightsbridge, SW3 1AT, 020 7589 5171, capitalhotel.co.uk 9

Gin and bear it

North east England may not be your idea of an exotic summer holiday but The Goring is hoping to change your mind. The hotel’s private garden will be transformed into the moors of Northumberland with the help of up-and-coming spirits brand Hepple Gin. The garden will be decked out with English juniper and Douglas-fir, a hand-built bar with living walls and gin cocktails galore. We love the sound of the gin safari, where you can travel around the garden, tasting each botanical from plant to glass. 15 Beeston Place, SW1W 0JW, 020 7396 9000, thegoring.com

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food & drink

New restaurants, events and tasty treats in the local area Drink up

PAT-A-CAKE, PAT-A-CAKE

Chef Dominique Ansel is bringing some of America’s most loved sugary treats to Elizabeth Street as he opens his first European bakery this month. Dominique is the mastermind behind the Cronut, a croissant-donut hybrid pastry once named Time Magazine’s Best Invention of 2013. Soon you’ll be able to find it on your doorstep, along with a line of exclusive creations just for London, which Dominique is keeping firmly under wraps. 17-21 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9RP, dominiqueansellondon.com 10

Calling all families: This Fathers’ Day, on 19 June, there’s a free drink waiting for all dads who choose to enjoy a meal at one of Cubitt House’s restaurants including The Alfred Tennyson and The Thomas Cubitt. As luck would have it, the group has just launched two new ales; The Cubitt 1788 and Journeyman, one light and one dark. Having been brewed exclusively for Cubitt House by Canopy Beer Co, it’d be rude not to try them out, right? cubitthouse.co.uk

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ginspiration

DECADES OF DESSERTS

The Queen isn’t the only one celebrating a big birthday this year; chocolatier Godiva has reached the grand age of 90 and it’s got a lot linedup to mark the occasion. Godiva’s Chocolate Café at Harrods has added the 1926 90th Anniversary Dessert to the menu, which is made with a light rose-petal parfait and raspberry confit, or for chocolate lovers, there’s The Gold Collection, featuring eight of Godiva’s most iconic chocolates and one special contemporary creation. £15, The Gold Collection, Anniversary Dessert available from The Godiva Chocolate Café at Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL, harrods.com / godivachocolates.co.uk

say cheese!

We couldn’t be happier that The Fine Cheese Co. has arrived in Belgravia, setting up shop for the first time in London. Based in Bath, the company has specialised in hand-made British and European cheese for the last 25 years and to mark the opening of the store, it has introduced a new artisan-made cheese from Somerset, called Motcomb. Founder of The Fine Cheese Co. Ann-Marie Dyas has described the new home as “a charming, welcoming street that gives us the opportunity to be part of a real neighbourhood”. 17 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8LB, finecheese.co.uk

Nothing says summer like sipping cocktails in the sun and dining al fresco and The Terrace at the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel is inviting you to do just that. Having teamed up with gin brand Bombay Sapphire, the restaurant and bar is offering a selection of ‘ginspired’ cocktails. If you’re a dab hand when it comes to mixology, you can even create your own concoction with your guests. Then, if you’re feeling peckish after all those cocktails, chef Martin Gabler has refreshed his barbecue menu with a selection of gourmet beef burgers and marinated meats. The Terrace at Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, 21 Lowndes Street, SW1X 9ES, 020 7858 7223, lowndesdining.co.uk

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Zuma

has it The Journal speaks to Zuma London’s newest head chef Ben Orpwood to find out the secrets behind his success emily adams

“I

wanted to be a football coach,” Ben Orpwood, head chef at Zuma London, tells me, “but obviously everyone wants to be a football coach.” Thankfully for all us foodies, Ben’s dad convinced him to train as a coach of something else and transfer the skill set later on. However, after a stint as a Real Tennis coach (the original form of tennis), he turned to the kitchen, taking on an apprenticeship as a chef in Cambridge. Now, still only 30 years old, he’s recently become the head chef at one of Knightsbridge’s most illustrious restaurants. Set up by chef-turnedrestaurateur Rainer Becker in 2002, Zuma London was the first of 10 restaurants – the 11th is due to launch at the end of the year – to open around the world serving a contemporary take on authentic Japanese cuisine and while Ben may be in charge of the kitchen now, he’s been a familiar face in Zumas worldwide from the beginning. “When I first came here, I worked on the grill straight away. I thought this place was better than anywhere else,” he tells me. “I took the job and I stayed here for two-and-a-half years, moving up from a commis chef to a chef tournant.” When Zuma Istanbul opened, 12

Ben Orpwood, photo © David Griffen

Ben took on the challenge, before moving to Dubai and then Sydney. Eventually it was time to come back to the UK, but after a short stint at Mayfair’s Sexy Fish, his true home from home was calling. Now he’s returned and heading up the thriving London restaurant, I’m keen to find out how he is handling life back at Zuma. On the morning I visit, the kitchen is already alive with smells and sounds hours before it opens. Coals are

being heated for the Robata grill, a traditional Japanese method of cooking, sushi is being prepped with immense speed and precision and a hearty breakfast is being served for the whole team. There’s a warm atmosphere as the whole brigade sits down and enjoys the first meal of the day together. Walk into any Zuma in the world and you’ll get that same familiar feeling, like coming home to your family. When Ben talks about his team and the four walls around him, he talks like he’s among friends. “You become very loyal to it,” he tells me. “Even after I left Zuma, I still kept in touch,” he says before adding, “I was one of the original team – I was a Zuma baby!” The restaurant itself is a work of art – split into different dining areas, and ornately decorated with exposed stonework and bamboo displays awash with light and flashes of bold colour. For those who want to watch Ben at work, you can sit

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at the Robata grill where he’ll often be found talking to guests. “If a customer wants to ask me a question they can, because I’m right there,” he says. Or if you want, you can eat at the sushi counter, observe the main kitchen from a distance, or dine privately in one of two rooms separated from the main restaurant by open timberwork. Wherever you sit, you can guarantee the restaurant will be filled with hungry customers and a buzzing atmosphere. “On a Sunday there can be 650 covers,” he tells me unfazed by the number. “Ten years ago we didn’t have such high numbers,” Ben says. “It’s always been busy,” he assures

“We can’t change too much, because we have such a loyal customer base who know what they like” me, “but now it’s crazily busy”. After more than a decade, the restaurant has its own classic dishes, but he tells me that he believes in seasonality – especially in London. “We have five or six items on the menu that change with the season.” But, he adds, “We can’t

change too much, because we have such a loyal customer base who know what they like”. His favourite dishes on the current menu include smoked scallops, sea bass with yuzu and truffle oil and the seared beef that comes with a dressing that takes two days to make, but his all-time favourite dish? “The barley miso chicken – it’s just amazing!” While the food at Zuma has been honed and refined for many years, if you turned up at Ben’s for dinner, it might be a slightly different affair. “I don’t really cook at home,” he admits, “I’ve got the worst kitchen I’ve ever had; it’s awful.” Surprisingly, Ben doesn’t have a working oven and he’s got an unused dining table, so when he’s at home, the results are much simpler – he saves his best for the restaurant. After all those years training to coach in the kitchen, I wonder if he still has plans to transfer his skills to the football field? He laughs, looks around the restaurant and at his Zuma family and gives me his final say: “No. For now I’m staying put.” 5 Raphael Street, SW7 1DL, 020 7584 1010, zumarestaurant.com

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[restaurant review]

From Venice, with love

The Journal discovers a slice of Italy in the most unlikely of places Emily Adams

don’t tend to gravitate towards department stores when I’m making dinner arrangements, but then again Harvey Nichols isn’t your average department store. If you manage to tear yourself away from the glitz and glamour and make it to the fifth floor, you’ll be generously rewarded with a whole host of cuisines, and the most recent addition is a quaint Venetian eatery called Polpo. It’s a well-dressed restaurant with Chesterfield-style booths and a line of elegant pendant lights above the bar, but it’s slightly faded and cosier than your average restaurant; it has an unassuming glint of Venetian charm. A dividing curtain closes off the rest of the food hall and lace-style doilies cover the lights to give a dim but warm glow to the restaurant. I can still hear the chatter of other hungry shoppers next door at Burger & Lobster and those perusing the food market, but I feel secluded and at home in my little corner of Venice. Polpo prides itself on serving simple traditional Italian food. With tasting dishes of fish, breads, meat and cicheti (small snacks), I am in my element.

It is recommended that each diner orders three to four plates for a standard meal, or more if you’ve really worked up an appetite while shopping. For two people, we order seven dishes which all arrive as and when they are ready. We tuck in to stuffed fried olives, grilled focaccia and potato and Parmesan crocchettes, before heaped servings of zucchini and Parmesan salad, Milanese chicken, flank steak with truffle cream and a mountain of roast potatoes arrive. Plates of colourful food are spread across the table and there’s an informal feel to the meal, thanks to being able to dip in and out of different dishes and share the food; there’s no risk of food envy here. It conjures up images of family life in Italy and I

Polpo’s efforts are packed with moreish rich flavours; it’s hearty and indulgent

can almost feel the warm Mediterranean air around me. As with all Italian food, Polpo’s efforts are packed with moreish rich flavours; it’s hearty and indulgent and everything I want from a Venetian restaurant. Thinking that I couldn’t possibly eat anything else, I am distracted by the dessert menu in front of me. Promises of panna cotta and tiramisu pots are just too tempting, but I opt for the Nutella pizzetta (a small pizza smothered in sweet Nutella) – the most decadent item on the menu. I wash it down with the cocktail of the day: a sublime chilli, rum, ginger and honey concoction. Having indulged far too much, the only option is to sit back and listen to the bustling atmosphere of the food hall and the chatter of weary shoppers. Forget that this is a department store; the constant clatter of plates and glasses from all around the food hall and the vibrant, buzzing atmosphere make me appreciate Polpo so much more, and it’s just one more excuse to spend time in Harvey Nichols. 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ, 020 7201 8625, polpo.co.uk

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the dress

[weddings]

Bespoke in

belgravia How to have your dream, tailor-made wedding, without stepping foot outside the area

The bride’s dress is one of the most important aspects of any wedding – all eyes will be on her as she glides down the aisle. In Belgravia alone, there are some beautiful retailers of ready-towear dresses – but for your big day it needs to be a truly spectacular one-off. Stewart Parvin is a wonderful place to start. The critically acclaimed bridal designer was awarded a Royal Warrant in 2007, and each garment is exquisite in its attention to detail. 14 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8LB, 020 7838 9808, stewartparvin.com

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THE VENUE

The perfect wedding location is critical and, luckily for you, Belgravia has a fine offering of venues that can be tailored to your every desire.

The Berkeley

For the ultimate bridal experience, The Berkeley has teamed up with renowned wedding dress designer Phillipa Lepley. As part of the Berkeley Brides package, you can enjoy an exclusive consultation with Phillipa herself over a Bridal Prêt-à -Portea, the hotel’s fashion-inspired

afternoon tea, followed by a private viewing at her atelier. With Phillipa putting the finishing touches to the most important dress of your life, you can sit back and relax with an overnight stay in one of the hotel’s newest suites – it’s all part of the wonderful package. To reserve the Berkeley Brides experience, contact head wedding planner at the Berkeley Amanda Handley at ahandley@theberkeley.co.uk or phone 020 7201 1609, the-berkeley.co.uk / phillipalepley.com

the scent

A flower arrangement at The Berkeley

You might not have thought about designing your own scent for a wedding, but perfumer Floris has just made this easier than ever with its bespoke customisation service, tailored for couples. After creating your fragrance, it’s presented to you in two bottles with your initials engraved on them – it’s the ideal cherry on top of your tailormade, perfect day. 147 Ebury Street, SW1W 9QN, 020 7730 0304, florislondon.com

the jewels

Whether it’s a wedding ring, a necklace or a pair of earrings for your big day, jewellery is essential. Elizabeth Gage is one of the most influential jewellery designers around and uses the most spectacular jewels and precious metals. Taking inspiration from all around her, from architecture to animals, her designs are works of art. She also loves creating special pieces, making your dream accessory come to life. 5 West Halkin Street, SW1X 8JA, 020 7823 0100, elizabeth-gage.com

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THE PHOTOGRAPHS

International photographer John Nassari is an honorary member of Belgravia and can often been found hosting bridal meetings at Mosimann’s. He’s just finished a project as the artist-inresidence at the Mandarin Oriental. Having shot weddings in Cadogan Gardens, Jumeirah Carlton Hotel and the Lanesborough, he knows the area very well. He offers couples a reportage approach to photography, capturing the most emotional and intimate moments on the day. 020 0780 126 1063, johnnassari.co.uk

the flowers

A wedding without flowers is like having oysters without champagne – in other words, unthinkable. Neill Strain specialises in floral couture, so whether it’s the flower pins, the bride’s bouquet or the table centre pieces, he will ensure that not a bud is out of place. This luxury florist will help brides develop a theme reflecting their style, making it a stress-free, wonderful addition to your big day. 11 West Halkin Street, SW1X 8JL, 020 7235 6469, neillstrain.com

Photography by Mary-Jane Maybury

the cake

the INVITES

A Belgravia veteran, Henrietta McCausland is a specialist in engraved couture stationery and her shop is the perfect place to visit if you’re looking for wedding invites or thank-you cards. Vibrant and bold colour choices combined with bespoke monograms and engraved lettering make for a truly special piece of mail to receive. It’s definitely worth popping into the Elizabeth Street shop to pick up some of her past examples and samples but also to visit the resident Pekingese dog who goes by the name of The Bede. 47 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PP, 020 7730 4515, grosvenor stationerycompany.com

Cutting the cake is one of the most symbolic moments of a wedding – so as well as the happy couple, all eyes will be on the delicious decorated treat. Peggy Porschen believes in a truly personal approach and is well-known for creating elegant and visually stunning designs. Clients can choose everything, from the flavour to the filling, the colour to the detail of the decoration. 116 Ebury Street , SW1W 9QQ, 020 7730 1316, peggyporschen.com

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[health & beauty review]

Not a hair out of place Back away from the straighteners and treat your hair to some down time at Neville Hair & Beauty Salon Emily Adams

hether it’s blowdrying, straightening, curling, or desperately trying to tame the frizz, I’m guilty of putting my hair through a lot and I’m sure I’m not alone. Sometimes you need to turn down the heat, embrace the mane and enjoy some TLC. Thankfully, Neville Hair & Beauty Salon understands this common problem and it has created a treatment for it. The Mist-ifying Treatment is designed to restore moisture and create healthy, youthful locks – and today, Dayne Dante, a stylist to the stars at the salon for the last 10 years, is the one looking after me. I’m not normally a fan of the idle small talk you’re obliged to make with your hairdresser, but Dayne is incredibly interesting. As he slathers vitamin oil into my hair, giving it some well-deserved attention, he regales me with stories of catwalk styling at Paris Fashion Week and tells me how owner Neville Tucker and his wife Elena wanted to bridge the gap between salon and ‘show’ hair. There’s often a stigma attached to hairdressers, he says, that they’re not capable of doing ‘show’ hair, but with endless high-profile catwalk shows under its belt, this salon is definitely breaking down barriers. Feeling so at ease as Dayne saves my dry, heat-damaged hair, I’m suddenly taken aback by what he does next. He places a silvery bag over my hair and then attaches a hoover-like tube to my head. A switch is flicked, a machine whirrs

into action, and the bag blows up to an alarming size as steam starts to rise from it. It looks like I’m having a quarter-life crisis as my hair is subjected to 20 minutes of steaming and I’m praying I still have hair when it’s all over. I trust Dayne, but still, my appearance is a little bit startling. What is actually happening is far

My hair’s so soft, it falls through my hands like running water kinder to my locks than it looks. Water is boiled to generate a mist, which is steamed over my hair, penetrating deep into the follicles to help it absorb nutrients – it would seem hairdressing has come a long way since the blue rinse and set. As I’m rooted to the spot for some time, I familiarise myself with my surroundings. I’m downstairs in the five-storey salon, thankfully out of sight of passers-by. With an extensive list of celebrity clients, including

Meryl Streep and Elle Macpherson, it’s no surprise that the salon is remarkably busy and alive with notorious client hairdresser chitchat. There is a team of more than 40 individuals working tirelessly to make us all look our best and, beside me, three of them are dutifully tending to one customer. Her feet are being massaged, her fingernails polished and her hair blown into life all at once. Once relieved from the steam machine and after the best shampoo and conditioning my hair has ever received, Dayne masterfully blowdries my hair, giving my locks heaps of volume and body. Somehow I look unrecognisable. My hair feels like there’s a lot of product in it, but I’m reassured that I’ll see the real results in the next few days as I wash and restyle it. Sure enough, when I do just that, I feel like I’ve got a new head of hair. It’s so soft, it falls through my hands like running water and I’m shocked by how healthy it looks. From £90, standard blow dry £35-£85, 5 Pont Street, SW1X 9EJ, 020 7235 3654 nevillehairandbeauty.net 21

[LIFESTYLE]

Treat yourself

The Peak Health Club has introduced a brand-new treatment range to tempt you, created with the help of skincare specialists Skeyndor, HydraFacial MD and Phyto5. Celebrity nail artist Deborah Lippmann has also lent a hand in creating the manicures and pedicures on offer. The Phyto5 facial uses one of five elements of traditional Chinese medicine formulated with a blend of natural oils and tailored to your skin type, leaving your face feeling fresh and revived. Many of the treatments use brands unavailable anywhere else in London – and with so many to try out, we know where we’ll be spending our summer. The Peak Health Club & Spa, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, 1 Cadogan Place, SW1X 9PY, 020 7858 7300, thepeakhealthclub.com

in the bag

Tom Ford’s summer collection is literally glowing, with bright blushers and warm bronzers, but to store all our new favourites, we love this small leather cosmetics bag. Perfect for holding all your travel essentials when you jet off into the summer sun, it’s made in Italy with grained leather and gold galvanised brass. From £430, available from Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ, 020 7235 5000, harveynichols.com

[news]

health & beauty All the latest news and products on the Belgravian beauty scene

Face the day

If there’s a product on the market that can give the results of a facial within minutes, then we want to know about it. As luck would have it, the FaceGym Pro has arrived in Harrods; a state-of-the-art electrical stimulating device that helps lift, sculpt, tone and tighten your face in as little as 10 minutes. If you want to learn a little bit more about how it works, you can pop in to the new FaceGym Pro Gadget Bar in Harrods. £399 for the device and ProActivator Gel, available from Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL, harrods.com 22

Scent of THE summer

If you’re searching for a new summer scent, look no further than Mandrine, the new fragrance by Jo Loves. Combining bergamot oil, bitter orange, lemon tree leaf and petitgrain, this is a sophisticated summer fragrance prepared with aromatic thyme and crushed spices. £110 for 100ml, Jo Loves, 42 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9NZ, 020 7730 8611, joloves.com

Medicine + fitness + Spa +Nutrition =

PROFOUND RESULTS Under one roof, Grace Belgravia has a Medical Practice, a Gym, a Spa and a deliciously healthy Restaurant. When you harness the power of all four, amazing results happen - quickly. Nowhere else can you combine medicine with exercise, therapies and nutrition in the same integrated way to achieve remarkable, transformative results. The Grace Medical and Wellbeing Clinic is also open to both men and women over the age of 21, members and non-members alike. Call us now on 020 7235 8900 or email membership@gracebelgravia.com to find out more about our programmes.

11c West Halkin Street, SW1X 8JL www.gracebelgravia.com

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[LOCAL INTEREST]

[column]

RESIDENTS’ CULTURE Sue Liberman brings us her monthly Belgravian musings

Motcomb Street Party Wednesday 22 June (5.30pm-10.30pm)

It’s often said that time flies when you’re having fun – a statement that perfectly describes the annual Motcomb Street Party. It’s always a fun event, and time certainly has flown by as this will be our 28th event. The Motcomb Street Party, Belgravia traders, residents and businesses always like to support local charities and this year’s event will raise money for two extremely worthy local causes.

The Household Cavalry Foundation The Household Cavalry is made up of two of the oldest regiments in the British Army who have been protecting our Sovereign “day in, night out” for more than 350 years. The wondrous sight of the Household Cavalry on the streets of London is an enduring image that portrays the very best of Britain. Their role in the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations this year has

out more about how to prevent these tragic deaths. The Lullaby Trust runs an information line for parents and professionals (0808 802 6869) and a dedicated line for bereaved families (0808 802 6868). Both are free to call from a landline or mobile. lullabytrust.org.uk been truly wonderful to see. While the constant public image of the Household Cavalry is of the mounted soldiers at Horse Guards, the Band of The Life Guards and the Band of The Blues and Royals performing state duties, what is less in the public eye is their operational role. The perceived imbalance between these two roles should not be allowed to hide the fact that every Household Cavalryman is a fighting soldier, and the troops participating in ceremonial parades are fully trained operational troops. Funds raised for The Household Cavalry Foundation will help wounded soldiers, their families and also the horses – and not only while

they are actively serving in the Cavalry, but also once they have retired from their duties. No soldier or horse is ever forgotten by the Household Cavalry. hcavfoundation.org

The Lullaby Trust

The Lullaby Trust is committed to supporting research into sudden infant death (also known as cot death) and works with the NHS to run a national health visitor-led service for bereaved parents, called Care of Next Infant (CONI) programme, which supports families before and after the birth of their new baby. It is committed to supporting research to understand why babies die suddenly and unexpectedly in the UK and to find

The Berkeley, Belgraves Hotel, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Jumeirah Lowndes, Motcombs Restaurant, Child & Child, The Alfred Tennyson, Grace Belgravia, Waitrose and The Cotswolds Distillery are the stalls at the event that will ensure we’re all fed and watered.

The schedule for the evening is… 5.30pm Disco 6.45pm Celebrity opening 7.00pm Jo Jo Male 7.30pm Boy George

tribute act 8.00pm Auction 8.15pm Abba tribute band 9.15pm Motown mix 9.30pm Michael Jackson tribute act 10.30pm Thank You and Good Night

If there’s anything you would like me to know about, I can be contacted on 07957 420 911 or at sue@sueliberman.com

[great british escape]

What are you

Waiting four? The Journal heads to Hampshire for a little R&R, in the comfort of a Four Seasons dressing gown and slippers BETHAN REES

oming up the extensive driveway of the Four Seasons Hampshire hotel, I feel as if I’m having an identity crisis. Am I in fact one of five sisters from a family of landed gentry, who goes by the name of Elizabeth Bennet, waiting to be married off by my father? There’s something very Pride and Prejudiceesque about this commanding Georgian property – and I feel this journey would be more apt in a 1913 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost than a Volkswagen Polo. This doesn’t mean, however, that there’s anything oldfashioned about the hotel – quite the opposite. The sense of aristocracy soon dissipates as I find myself flying through the countryside on a breath-taking 770-foot zip line in a velour tracksuit – but we’ll come back to this. The perfectly manicured lawns, an 18th-century walled garden and a few cows dotted around the 500-acre site, this place is quintessentially English and makes for the perfect break from London’s urban jungle. Located an hour from central London, the hotel provides a pictureperfect resting place to catch up with yourself and family. Hampshire embodies the classic countryside living lifestyle with its pastoral landscape and the small village of 26

Dogmersfield lies between Fleet and Hartley Wintney. As I enter the hotel, before I can even begin to take in my surroundings, I experience a wave of adoration – it’s the snoozing black Labrador in front of a roaring fire who goes by the name of Oliver Beckington, so named after two bishops who once resided on the Dogmersfield Estate (yes, he does actually have a surname and prefers to be called by his full name). I’m told by the doorman that he is the lord

of the manor and this resident dog represents the hotel’s commitment to being a dog-friendly destination. It will even ensure that your hound’s luxury tastes are looked after too, as it has teamed up with London pet outfitters Mungo & Maud to provide elegant dog beds, and organic treats.

[LIFESTYLE]

I’ve visited a few Four Seasons hotels in the past and one element that remains constant is its outstanding service, which is embodied in its little details and nothing-is-toomuch attitude with seamless results. After the initial excitement of meeting Oliver, my guest and I check in at the wood-panelled and parquet-floored reception. It takes mere seconds before our bags are whisked off to our room ahead of us. The room’s interior design is characteristically country-house chic – themed with muted tones, soft furnishings such as comfy armchairs, curtained headboards and photos of the historic house. Upon our arrival in the room, there’s an ice bucket waiting with local ales, including the Four Seasons Hotel premium golden ale called 1086, which is brewed in Hampshire – a lovely touch that doesn’t go unnoticed and it accompanies me to the bathroom. A Victorian-style, freestanding, roll-top bath sits proudly in the all-marble space – potentially

slippery, but with my Four Seasons slippers on I am fine. Using Asprey bath salts and bubbles, I take the plunge and am transported to the highest echelons of happiness, before I step out and don my towel robe, which I refuse to take off for the duration of the weekend aside from begrudgingly dressing myself for dinner at the restaurant Seasons. Headed up by executive chef James Dugan – who spent an early part of his career as a demi chef de partie at the Four Seasons Park Lane in London – he really emphasises the field-to-fork concept and uses lots of locally sourced ingredients such as cheeses from Winchester, salad greens from nearby Secretts Farm and other organic produce from Laverstoke Park Farm. The menu changes with the seasons, but my guest and I dine on langoustine in a spicy squash soup with buttermilk and samphire, saddle of venison with roasted salsify and pickled walnuts and a citrus rice pudding, served with lemon curd and caramelised almonds – each course is spectacular and masterfully paired with wines selected by the charming sommelier, Akos Hervai. Seasons is also where breakfast is served, which after the meal the night before, I didn’t think I’d be able to face – but everyone knows that a buffet breakfast turns even the most demure of adults into juveniles. I feel as if I’m at a Willy Wonka extravaganza featuring hash browns and creamy scrambled egg. After an extraordinarily stressful time of overindulging and looking out at the rolling hills of the countryside, I visit the spa, which is in a converted 18th-century stable block and offers an outdoor vitality pool and a quiet relaxation

Live out your Jane Austen fantasy at the Four Seasons Hampshire

area – but I’m here for a treatment. I choose the Crystalus Body Massage (using Sodashi products), which uses healing stones and crystals to induce total relaxation and harmony between the mind and body. The 90-minute massage sends me floating through the corridors back to my room – hopefully not to be confused as a ghost haunting the hotel in my white dressing gown. Also not to be missed here is the aforementioned zip line. Hidden amid the woodland is the Highwire Adventure – an obstacle course through the trees, with high and lowrope courses, a parachute simulator and the zip line, which launches you over the beautiful countryside – in my case, while screaming. I would advise doing this before going to the spa, however, as it does put you through your paces. Live out your Jane Austen fantasy at the Four Seasons Hampshire, where children and dogs are more than welcome. Who knows, maybe you’ll even find your Mr Darcy in Bar 1086, or wobbling his way through the trees in a suspended tyre. Four Seasons Hampshire, Dogmersfield Park, Chalky Lane, Dogmersfield, RG27 8TD, 01252 853 000, fourseasons.com/hampshire NEED TO KNOW Bethan Rees was hosted by the Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire in Dogmersfield Park, a restored historic Georgian manor house which offers the perfect weekend break away from London. The surrounding land offers countless opportunities for running, cycling, walking and horseriding, and guests can also relax in the hotel’s original heritage-listed gardens and enjoy the spa located in an 18thcentury stable block. Room rates at the Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire start from £295 per room per night based on two people sharing a Mews Room, including breakfast.

DIRECTORY

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

Estate Agents Ayrton Wylie 16 Lower Belgrave Street 020 7730 4628

Harrods Estates 82 Brompton Road 020 7225 6506

Knight Frank Lettings 82-83 Chester Square 020 3740 4539

Savills 139 Sloane Street 020 7730 0822

Best Gapp 81 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 9253

Henry & James 1 Motcomb Street 020 7235 8861

Knight Frank Sales 47 Lower Belgrave Street 020 3811 2473

Sothebys Realty 26a Conduit Street 020 7495 9580

Chestertons Belgravia 31 Lowndes Street 020 7235 3530 (lettings) 020 7235 8090 (sales)

John D Wood 48 Elizabeth Street 020 3151 5724

Marler & Marler 6 Sloane Street 020 7235 9641

Strutt & Parker 66 Sloane Street 020 3553 8393

[CAFÃ&#x2030;S]

[PUBLIC HOUSES/ DINING ROOMS]

[RESTAURANTS]

Food & Drink [BARS]

Amaya Halkin Arcade Motcomb Street 020 7823 1166

Tomtom Coffee House 114 Ebury Street 020 7730 1771

The Garden Room The Lanesborough Hyde Park Corner 020 7259 5599

La Bottega 25 Eccleston Street 020 7730 7411

[DELI]

The Library Bar The Lanesborough Hyde Park Corner 020 7259 5599

The Orange 37 Pimlico Road 020 7881 9844 theorange.co.uk The Alfred Tennyson 10 Motcomb Street 020 7730 6074 thealfredtennyson.co.uk The Thomas Cubitt 44 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 6060 thethomascubitt.co.uk

Health & Wellbeing

Motcombs 26 Motcomb Street 020 7235 6382 motcombs.co.uk Tomtom Mess Hall 14 Eccleston Street 020 7730 1845 Uni 18a Ebury Street 020 7730 9267 restaurantuni.com

Home & Culture

[DENTIST]

[WELLBEING CLUB]

[ARCHITECTS/ DESIGN]

[GALLERIES]

[DOCTOR]

Grace Belgravia 11c West Halkin Street 020 7235 8900 gracebelgravia.com

Weldon Walshe 20 Grosvenor Place 020 7235 4100

Pullman Editions 94 Pimlico Road 020 7730 0547 pullmaneditions.com

[CLEANING]

Luminaire Arts 19 Grosvenor Place 07966 236 969 luminairearts.co.uk

The Beresford Clinic 2 Lower Grosvenor Place 020 7821 9411

The Belgrave Medical Centre 13 Pimlico Road 020 7730 5171

[HAIR SALONS]

The Daniel Galvin Jr. Salon 4 West Halkin Street 020 7245 1050

Kudu Services 27 Mortimer Street 020 8819 3136 kuduservices.co.uk

[directory]

Fashion [BOUTIQUES]

Philip Treacy 69 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 3992

Herve Leger 29 Lowndes Street 020 7201 2590

Nevena Couture (clients by appointment only) Lowndes Street 020 3539 8738 nevena.co.uk

[BANKS]

[MOVING SERVICES]

[PSYCHOTHERAPY]

Duncan Lawrie Private Banking 1 Hobart Place 020 7245 1234 duncanlawrie.com

Abels Moving Services UK, EU & International 020 3773 5796 info@abels.co.uk abels.co.uk

Suzanne Thomas DHC MRes, Hypnotherapist/ Psychotherapist 07770 378791 suzannethomas@ suzannethomas.co.uk suzannethomas.co.uk

[BRIDAL] Le Spose di Gio 81 Ebury Street 020 7901 9020 le-spose-di-gio.it

Services

[EXCLUSIVE] The Caledonian Club 9 Halkin Street 020 7235 5162 caledonianclub.com

[POST OFFICE]

Post Office 6 Eccleston Street 0845 722 3344

[TRAVEL & hotels] Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel 21 Lowndes Street 020 7823 1234

[SOLICITORS] Child & Child 4 Grosvenor Place 020 7235 8000 childandchild.co.uk

Passepartout Homes Ltd +32 50 69 99 10 passepartout-homes.com info@passepartout-homes.com

Jumeirah Carlton Tower Cadogan Place 020 7235 1234

Speciality Shops [CIGAR SPECIALIST]

Tomtom Cigars 63 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 1790

[CONFECTIONERS]

Peggy Porschen 116 Ebury Street 020 7730 1316

Pierre HermĂŠ Paris 13 Lowndes Street 020 7245 0317 Rococo Chocolates 5 Motcomb Street 020 7245 0993

[JEWELLERS]

De Vroomen 59 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 1901

VICKISARGE 38 Elizabeth Street 020 7259 0202 Elizabeth Gage 5 West Halkin Street 020 7823 0100 eg@elizabeth-gage.com elizabeth-gage.com

[PERFUMERIES] Floris 147 Ebury Street 020 7730 0304 florislondon.com

[BOOTMAKERS]

[SECURITY]

Stivaleria Cavallin 57 Elizabeth Street 020 3198 3269 stivaleriacavallin.com

Vigilance Properties 20A Eccleston Street 020 3416 5340 vigilanceproperties.co.uk

[NEWSAGENTS]

Mayhew Newsagents

15 Motcomb Street / 020 7235 5770 Mayhew Newsagents is a local Belgravian institution. As well as supplying the area with national and international newspapers and magazines, it provides an extensive range of stationery, computer supplies and postal services. Opening times: Monday to Friday 7am-6pm, Saturday 8am-2pm, Sunday 8am-1pm Local delivery service available

[PROPERTY news]

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Important street plans affecting Belgravia

All images courtesy of Land Securities and Spinocchia Freund

VICTORY FOR VICTORIA

The Journal takes a peek inside the new Kings Gate development by Land Securities, and discovers that Victoria is undergoing a monumental change for the better Commuterville, office hot-spot and a place of business – these are all images that people conjure up in their mind when they think about Victoria, with its busy roads and rushing crowds as they move from meetings to the office, from coffee shops to the tube station. Some SW1V fans have for years been crying that there’s much more to Victoria than the hustle and bustle of commuters, but it’s only recently that people outside the postcode are starting to realise that. Land Securities is investing billions of pounds into Victoria – for instance, Victoria Street has already benefited from extensive construction work, and it’s on this road that the new Kings Gate apartments sit as a 30

prime example of the company’s investment. Land Securities aims to turn Victoria into a vibrant centre of creativity, commerce and culture, a place where traditional British heritage sits alongside dynamic global businesses and retail brands. It’s a big, ambitious project, but Land Securities’ bold mission is clear and promising. Its latest building used to be one large structure next to Westminster City Hall, dominating Victoria Street’s skyline, but now it’s been split into two different buildings; one has become the Kings Gate residential build and the other is the Zig Zag building, a commercial development next door. Keen to create more of a community feel in Victoria, the idea

is to make the most of the pubs, squares, restaurants, theatres and galleries in the area. “Victoria isn’t just a few main roads,” Emma Thorne residential marketing manager at Land Securities tells me, “there are little side streets with beautiful traditional red brick buildings.” She’s right, and rather than suggesting that Victoria is about to become a residential hotspot, it could easily be argued that it always has been and Land Securities is helping to highlight that; for instance, television presenter Lorraine Kelly has been based in Victoria for about 10 years, and has praised the area’s vibrancy. The apartments at Kings Gate take inspiration from a classical Italianatestyle of architecture, with big pillarlike structures adorning the exterior and large, spacious rooms inside. There are 100 units ranging from studios to four-bedroom penthouses, and most of these benefit from underground parking and private terraces that look north to St James’s Park and Buckingham Palace, or south, towards Vincent Square and the new Nine Elms skyline. The interior design is of a high standard throughout each of the properties, and there’s also a blend of antique pieces in some of the units, and original artwork created by interior designers Spinocchia Freund in order to offer a personal touch – although telling the two apart is difficult. It wouldn’t come as a surprise if many of the units were sold with these artistic touches left in for the new owner to enjoy, such is their fitting in the apartment. kingsgatesw1.co.uk

[PROPERTY]

PLANNING APPLICATIONS DATE RECEIVED: 14 April ADDRESS: Graham Terrace PROPOSAL: Erection of replacement extension at rear ground floor level. DATE RECEIVED: 28 April ADDRESS: Eaton Terrace PROPOSAL: Installation of CCTV security cameras to the front elevation. DATE RECEIVED: 9 May ADDRESS: Elizabeth Street PROPOSAL: Erection of planting beds to front of property.

FIVE MINUTES WITH INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM SPINOCCHIA FREUND

DATE RECEIVED: 9 May ADDRESS: South Eaton Place PROPOSAL: Erection of replacement single-storey rear extension.

Lauren Wood and Astrid Duquesnoy from Spinocchia Freund tell us about the penthouses in the new Kings Gate development What was the biggest challenge you faced with this brief?

It was difficult to create a design for a very broad market, as the project wanted to make a space that would cater for any age, for any nationality and way of living.

What are some of your favourite design features in the apartment?

The views of course! But in terms of the interior fit out, we all love the forest green armchairs that have a rose gold arm detail.

Can you pick some of the elements that make the penthouse stand out for you?

The chandelier – within the double-height volume space, we installed a nine metre long chandelier made of polished brass and rose gold geometric forms. These mimic the architectural

lines of the building and city scape beyond. We also designed a revolving study desk that allows the user to look out to the views beyond. It’s beautifully crafted in walnut and burgundy leather. spinocchiafreund.com

PLANNed roadworks and closures 1-7 JUNE Eaton Square, SW1W Connections Highway Services, works for road purposes. City of Westminster 0207 641 2000

15-24 JUNE Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W Install new link box for Victoria reinforcement project. UKPN East & Lon ltd 0800 028 4587

3-7 JUNE Brompton Road, SW1X Upgrade three bay bus shelters. Transport for London 0845 305 1234

UNTIL 30 JUNE Grosvenor Road, SW1V Cycle super highway upgrade works. Transport for London 0845 305 1234

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1 A BEAUTIFUL FIRST FLOOR LATERAL APARTMENT belgrave place, sw1 Entrance hall ø drawing room ø dining room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 2 further bedroom suites ø guest gloakroom ø balcony ø resident porter ø lift ø 242 sq m (2,605 sq ft) ø EPC=D Guide £8.25 million Leasehold, approximately 107 years remaining

Strutt & Parker

Savills Sloane Street Richard Dalton rdalton@savills.com

020 7730 0822

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LETTINGS LAYOUT ONLY

NEWLY REFURBISHED TOWNHOUSE IN BELGRAVIA ebury street, sw1 4 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø reception room ø dining room ø kitchen ø garden ø 222 sq m (2,394 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=D

Savills Sloane Street Milly Brook-Shanahan mbshanahan@savills.com

020 7824 9005 Unfurnished £2,750 pw (£11,917 pcm) + £282 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee. Other charges may apply* *£36inc incVAT VATfor foreach each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor whereInventory required. Inventory out fee end – charged at termination the end of or early termination *£36 additional tenant/occupant/guarantor referencereference where required. check out fee -check charged at the of or early of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees. of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details including example inventory fee, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

Chester Square, Belgravia SW1 White stucco fronted three bedroom period house This recently refurbished house is located in the heart of Belgravia. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom, reception room, dining room, kitchen with large eat in breakfast area, guest cloakroom, utility room, off street parking, access to Chester Square communal gardens. EPC: B. Approximatley 239 sq m (2,573 sq ft). Available unfurnished

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings belgravialettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6005

Guide price: £2,850 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/BEQ176841 All potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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Eaton Square, Belgravia SW1 An impressive three bedroom apartment overlooking Eaton Square An exceptional ground and lower ground floor apartment situated on the south side of Eaton Square with elegant rooms throughout. The property benefits from an impressive drawing room, as well as a private street entrance. Master bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe, 2 further bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, dining room, study, patio, utility room, WC. Grade II listed. Approximately 281 sq m (3,026 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 124 years remaining

Guide price: £8,500,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/belgravia belgravia@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5910

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CADOGAN SQUARE, CHELSEA SW3 KINNERTON STREET, BELGRAVIA SW1X

£1,595 PER WEEK

£3,000,000

FREEHOLD• OPEN PLAN KITCHEN • • TWO BEDROOMS • TWO BATHROOMS • DESIGNED BY COCOVARA INTERIORS • RESIDENT HOUSE KEEPER • ACCESS TO GARDENS • EPC E • • TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS • TWO BATHROOMS • RECEPTION ROOM • EAT IN KITCHEN • PlusAREA £240 Tenancy FeeGARDEN and £60 Referencing Fee (per person) • EPC E • • STUDY • PATIO • AIR CONDITIONING BELGRAVIAOFFICE OFFICE BELGRAVIA

1 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JX 1 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JX +44 (0)20 7235 8861 belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk +44 (0)20 7235 8861 belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk

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WILTON PLACE, BELGRAVIA SW1X

£5,450 PER WEEK • SIX BEDROOMS • FOUR BATHROOMS • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM • DINING ROOM • • PRIVATE REAR GARDEN • ROOF TERRACE • CINEMA • DRAWING ROOM • EPC D • Plus £240 Tenancy Fee and £60 Referencing Fee (per person)

BELGRAVIA OFFICE 1 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JX +44 (0)20 7235 8861 belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk

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Eaton Terrace, Belgravia SW1

ÂŁ2,575,000

This apartment on Eaton Terrace is a striking three bedroom duplex penthouse with direct lift access and has been recently refurbished to an extremely high standard. The apartment is ideally located between Sloane Square and Eaton Square and is on one of Belgraviaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest streets. Approximately 1,140 sq ft (106 sq m).

Master bedroom with en suite bathroom | 2 further bedrooms | Further bathroom | Reception room/Kitchen | Direct lift access Leasehold approximately 128 years.

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Draycott Avenue, Chelsea SW3 £3,600,000 Cadogan Court has recently been refurbished to the highest of standards and benefits from two large double bedrooms, a spacious living area with a west facing balcony, perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Located moments away from the shopping districts of Sloane Square and Kings Road the property is perfectly situated for restaurants, transport and boutiques. Approximately 1,190 sq ft (110 sq m).

Morpeth Terrace, Westminster SW1 £1,495,000 A stunning lateral apartment, located on the second floor of this imposing, sought after Victorian mansion block. The property has been sensitively restored as a luxurious one bedroom apartment and is presented in immaculate condition. The apartment has great proportions throughout and a bright outlook with views directly across to Westminster Cathedral. Approximately 954 sq ft (89 sq m).

Bedroom with en suite bathroom | Double reception room | Kitchen Leasehold approximately 184 years

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West Halkin Street, Belgravia SW1 ÂŁ2,750 pw

A grand and elegant corner property on West Halkin Street split over the ground, first and second floors with views onto Belgrave Square. The property is full of charm, with traditional features, high ceilings, and large windows and boasts a triple aspect living room with two balconies. Approximately 2,544 sq ft (236 sq m).

Eaton Terrace, Belgravia, SW1 ÂŁ3,850 pw

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BOScOBEL PLAcE, SW1 A spacious double-fronted house with planning consents to radically alter and enlarge its former layout. Energy Rating: D. 3/4 bedrooms, 4 en suite bath/shower rooms, bedroom 4/study, dressing room, reception room, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, utility room, winter garden, garage, parking. Freehold Guide Price ÂŁ5,950,000

EATON SQUARE, SW1 An extremely elegant former coach house, situated within a handsome Grade II* Listed building. 2 bedrooms (bathroom en suite, shower room en suite) dressing room, reception, kitchen/breakfast room, entrance hall, cloakroom, garden, porter, access to private square gardens with tennis court. Lease to 2050 Guide Price ÂŁ4,395,000

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SLoAnE SquARE, SW1 A superb lateral apartment, situated on the 3rd floor (with lift) of a handsome, centrally located period apartment building. Energy Rating: C. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), dining hall, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, lift, caretaker. Lease to 2036 Guide Price ÂŁ2,950,000

EAton PLAcE, SW1 A generously proportioned and immaculately presented garden flat with superb open-plan living space opening onto a wonderful private patio garden. 2 bedrooms (en suite bath/shower room, en suite shower room), kitchen/reception/dining room, patio garden, cloakroom, lift, caretaker. Lease to 2124 Guide Price ÂŁ2,650,000

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cARLISLE PLAcE, SW1 A superb 7th floor apartment, with far reaching views towards Westminster Cathedral. 2 bedrooms, en suite shower room, bathroom, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining hall, roof terrace, lift, porter. Lease to 2154 Guide Price ÂŁ1,950,000

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rom 2012 to 2014, half a billion pounds worth of property was sold in Eaton Square,” Richard Dalton, head of apartments sales at Savills Sloane Street, tells me. Working in prime central London for 20 years and specialising in Belgravia with a particular focus on Eaton Square, he has noticed an increase in different nationalities and new wealth coming in to the area. “It’s a traditional address with a very modern appeal. Some want the prestigious location and what it represents, whereas others are more driven by the size and specification of properties there.” Georgina Bartlett, head of residential lettings – who has also recently been appointed as the central London agent for ARLA (Association of Residential Lettings Agents) – has seen her clients maintain and continue to invest in Belgravia, although she has noticed a change in tenant demographic. “We

track employment fields, and we’ve seen a real shift with the emergence of the technology sector. This has had a direct effect on the rise of international tenants – we’ve seen an increase from 61 per cent to 82 per cent in the last two years, with big investments coming into Belgravia from companies such as Google,” she says. Georgina has also noticed that

“Even smaller properties are being bought by big money” partly due to stamp duty changes and the rise of the international market, there has been a surge in rentals. “International tenants don’t necessarily feel that they need to buy, and with the average length of tenancy being two years, they can commit to settling in Belgravia and enjoy the lifestyle that comes with it.” With 50 per cent of Belgravia

houses being second homes, according to Savills research, it means that “even smaller properties are being bought by big money,” says Richard Gutteridge, head of the Savills office. However, he is keen to point out the importance of Savills international reach. “We spend the majority of our time dealing with overseas clients and have seen a rise in the Chinese market, which differs from the last 15 years where there was a strong demand from Russian and Indian markets,” he says. Although there is demand, Richard believes that now is the time to start looking to buy as Savills has some excellent stock available. And with rooftop views of Belgravia from Savills Sloane Street, it’s certainly worth dropping in to see Richard Dalton, Georgina Bartlett or Richard Gutteridge. Savills Sloane Street, 139 Sloane Street, SW1X 9AY, 020 7730 0822, savills.co.uk 51

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This Grade II listed period house offers adaptable accommodation with five bedrooms and three receptions rooms in addition to a 28ft garden and private double garage, with access from Minera Mews.

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A superb first floor lateral apartment in this prestigious Knightsbridge mansion block. Presented in excellent order throughout with very good ceiling heights and wood flooring.

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