Belgravia Residents' Journal May 2016 by Runwild Media Group

Resident’s Journal MAY 2016 • Issue 48

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Dear Resident, With spring in the air, what better way to celebrate than with Belgravia in Bloom? Taking place from 23-28 this May, some of the finest shops in Belgravia will come alive with wonderful floral arrangements. Whether decorating their windows with a hand-made wreath or a dramatic display, look out for an array of colour, heady floral scents and fabulous treats from local traders. Flick to Sue Liberman’s column on page 29 to find out more. Elsewhere, if you’re looking to bring a fresh fragrance into your home, then we have just the feature for you. On page 17, Emily Adams visits Jo Loves on Elizabeth Street where she samples Fragrance Tapas, while on page 18 we bring you some of the best candles this season. All that as well as our monthly Belgravian, food news and reviews, London Craft Week, an article on Philip Treacy and news of Julian Fellowes’ Belgravia series, it’s a brilliant issue, even if we do say so ourselves.

COVER: An illustration of Laura Santtini by Russ Tudor. Turn to page six for more information.

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[LOCAL INTEREST]

Garden party

Out in the open

Last month saw the launch party of the 2016 Summer Season by The Nomad Cinema at The LookOut, Hyde Park. This summer, screenings will take place across Mayfair, Belgrave Square Garden and Wilton Crescent Garden with iconic films including The Notebook, E.T. and A Streetcar Named Desire. The Journal couldn’t think of a better backdrop to watch a film. Now, where’s the popcorn? Tickets to all Grosvenor Film Festival screenings are available for purchase through the Grosvenor London website, grosvenorlondon.com, and the Nomad website whereisthenomad.com

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

This month Wedgwood launches the Tea Garden collection, which comprises four flavours that have inspired some beautiful teaware. Green Tea & Mint, Raspberry, Blackberry and Lemon & Ginger are the themes behind Wedgwood’s three-piece sets, tea cups, saucers, mugs and a glass teapot with infuser. Available from Harrods, 87135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL, 020 3626 7020, wedgwood. co.uk / harrods.com

Frozen by Beatriz Elorza

Blooming lovely

Luminaire Arts, a new gallery and arts consultancy, has arrived in Belgravia and is delighted to present an exhibition. Created with Belgravia in Bloom in mind, Urban Bloom will showcase exclusive artworks from five handpicked artists: Arthur Meehan, Anna Masters, Beatriz Elorza, Richard Knight and Elizabeth Prince. The exhibition combines a mix of styles, from intricate wall sculptures to poetic photography. Representing both emerging and established artists, Luminaire Arts has worked with prestigious interior designers, exclusive superyacht projects and private collectors. The gallery is open to the public by appointment, so if you’re looking for something to add to your collection, you’re always welcome and pop over for the private viewing on May 26 from 4-8pm. 23 May–2 June, 19 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7HT, 07966 236 969, luminairearts.co.uk, enquiries@luminairearts.co.uk 4

Top of the tipples

Sloane Square by Richard Knight

Head to Boisdale of Belgravia to sip your way through the glorious history of gin. Travel from the emergence of gin in the UK to today’s version of the spirit, noting the 18th-century tradition of drinking hot gin in cold months, the prolific number of Gin Palaces or the invention of the Martini. The ticket includes a bottle of Hendrick’s Gin to take away after the event. Tickets £29.50 for members, £39.50 for non-members, 6.30pm, 24 May, 15 Eccleston Street, SW1W 9LX, 020 7730 6922, boisdale.co.uk

Gardening done. Cocktail? Delightful floral puddings and cocktails at the Cubitt House pubs to celebrate the Chelsea Flower Show. reservations@cubitthouse.co.uk or call 020 7730 0070.

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[LOCAL INTEREST]

She will go to the ball From the cold room to the boardroom and back several times, a chef and restaurateur reveals her life story francesca lee

Illustration by Russ Tudor

he adage of saying what came first, the chicken or the egg, certainly rings true for Laura Santtini. “I’m not sure whether I was lucky to have been born into a culinary family and that my passion for flavour came about through that, or whether I was always destined to be doing what I’m doing,” Laura tells me at the newly refurbished restaurant-bar on Ebury Street. Having taken over the reins from her father Gino, Laura is carrying on the family name in earnest, but one no doubt that she’s apprehensive about. “It has been a gradual progression over the past 18 months. My father decided that he wanted to spend less time at work and more time in Spain and, although it’s a great honour to be taking over the restaurant, it’s scary and feels as though I’m looking after someone else’s baby.” Santini – known for being one of Frank Sinatra’s favourite restaurants when he visited London – was

very much a part of Laura’s upbringing when her father opened it in 1984. Although she grew up in Buckinghamshire, Laura spent the school holidays in London where she describes the restaurant as being “like a giant pumpkin”. “My father was very strict and wherever I was or whatever I was up to, I always had to be

One of my biggest regrets was leaving university without finishing back at the restaurant by midnight, and like Cinderella, when my father said midnight he meant ten to midnight.” After she’d left school, Laura decided to read English and Italian at university. “One of my biggest regrets, though, was leaving university without finishing,” Laura tells me frankly. However, after working in PR for one of the best-known public

relations companies in the early 1980s, Lynne Franks, and then a stint at MTV where Laura worked her way up to be the head of events in Europe, she moved to Milan where she had her own production company. Food, however, has always played a huge part in her life. “When I was young I used to cook with my grandma in Italy, and then with my father at weekends; that’s how I learnt,” she recalls. A brief stint back at Santini followed, before Laura embarked on a career as an author. “I’ve always loved writing which was why I studied English,” she says. Her first book Easy Tasty Italian was received to great acclaim, and Laura won the Best First Book in 2010 from the Guild of Food Writers. But how, I wonder, did she pick the final recipes for her book? “It’s like packing hand luggage only, and when you get to your location, you wish that you had brought that one dress with you,” she tells me of her analogy. However,

there was clearly a lot more to pack in, as Laura has published further books, along with a food range, including an umami paste which is now sold all over the world. Talking of her many career changes, she describes in her words how she’s gone “from cold room to boardroom and back several times”. The next phase of her life, though, was clearly calling – and over the last year and a half Laura has taken a hands-on approach to Santini. “I have begun enhancing the business gradually and sympathetically,” she says. In the new bar I notice giant amethyst crystals for “positive vibrations”, space-age stools and a collection of family photos, including one of her and her father. Laura’s father is bound to be proud: not only has Laura turned into Cinderella but she has made Santini quite the ball. 29 Ebury Street, SW1W 0NZ, 020 7730 4094, santinirestaurant.com 7

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[LIFESTYLE] New arrival

Happy Birthday!

The Eccleston Square Hotel is proud to announce the arrival of its new restaurant Tapas 37, and with head chef Matt Laville topping the bill, it’s definitely in safe hands. Having previously worked at the Michelin-starred Pollen Street Social and Gordon Ramsay’s Maze at Claridge’s, Matt is ready to take on the French-inspired restaurant. We love the sound of the poussin with truffle mash and the shrimp croquettes – and that cheese platter, come to think of it; in fact, we like the sound of all of it. 37 Eccleston Square, SW1V 1PB, 020 3503 0693, ecclestonsquarehotel.com

Family-owned Pakistani restaurant Salloos is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and its 40th year in Belgravia. Influenced by his mother’s cooking, Mr Salahuddin, or Salloo to his family and friends, opened his restaurant in Pakistan in 1966 and, following its overwhelming success, made the move to London 10 years later. 62-64 Kinnerton Street, SW1X 8ER, 020 7235 4444, salloos.co.uk

Matt Laville

The ‘in’ thing

[news]

food & drink The latest news on the Belgravia food scene

Community spirit

Pimlico Road is almost ready for Belgravia in Bloom, but it needs a little bit of help first. Daylesford Farmshop wants you to bring along the kids and get digging in its little ‘Pimlico Parklet’. You’ll be replanting vegetables and fruit and sprucing up the little urban garden ready for the flower festival, and you’ll be rewarded with hot dogs, fresh juices and goodie bags comprising plants and nibbles for all your hard work. Free, no booking required, 4-5pm, 12 May, 44B Pimlico Road, SW1W 8LP, 020 7881 8060, daylesford.com

Pimlico Parklet

To celebrate World Whisky Day on 21 May, we’ve picked out something new and interesting for whisky enthusiasts on the shelves at Harvey Nichols. This rare Togouchi 18-year-old blended Japanese whisky has been aged in both sherry and brandy casks to create perfect maturation. Its flavour is similar to lowland Scottish whisky, with floral and fruity notes set against more savoury oak ones. £135, available from Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ, 020 7235 5000, harveynichols.com

10 years later [restaurant reviews]

Two seasoned restaurants battle it out between two celebratory first decade menus francesca lee Hawksmoor, Knightsbridge

decade in the restaurant business is cause for celebration. Ten years of expansion including restaurants in Spitalfields, the City, Covent Garden, Mayfair and Knightsbridge is certainly a feat in itself. And what better way to commemorate such an occasion than with a specially tailored six-course menu that honours the dishes, drinks and the people that have made Hawskmoor what it is today over the past 10 years? And with wine pairings to complement each course also an option, there’s plenty on offer. I start with the shortrib nuggets with kimchi ketchup. Large chunks of tender, melt-in-themouth meat is covered by deep-fried crispy batter. An indulgent appetiser, the accompanying tangy ketchup gives the dish more depth and flavour. Next up is the scallops. Served in their shells with oil and herbs, the combination of white port, garlic and breadcrumbs turn what I generally find to be a bland dish into a moreish seafood masterpiece. It’s without a doubt one 10

of the stars of the show. Washed down with a glass of Domaine du Haut Bourg Muscadet Origine 2005, the white wine is so light and fresh it almost acts as a palate-cleanser to balance the flavour. A brief break follows before the pre-main. Yes that’s correct, a pre-main. A top tip for diners: allow plenty of time (at least two hours) to fully enjoy this meal. A huge portion of Tamworth pork belly ribs is meant to satiate my appetite, and although it’s delicious, I can’t finish the whole portion and the mild taste of aniseed is a slightly questionable

A word of warning: allow plenty of time (at least two hours) to fully enjoy this meal

flourish. The Qupe Bien Nacido Hillside Rousanne 2010, however, is rich and full-bodied and offsets the dish. I could easily gulp down another glass or two. My 300g portion of fillet steak is a generous main, especially given that it’s served alongside bone marrow, triple-cooked chips and creamy spinach. Though I’m not normally an advocate of spinach, the creamed version is a welcome alternative and makes me question my usual approach to greens. Dessert is sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream, but is again quite heavy for a six-course tasting menu. The Salted Caramel Tributes with a dram of whisky is the ultimate nightcap, and a toast to the past 10 years, and many more to come for that matter. Available for lunch and dinner priced at £70 per person or £130 including drinks. Hawksmoor Knightsbridge, 3 Yeoman’s Row, SW3 2AL, 020 7590 9290, thehawksmoor.com THE VERDICT Atmosphere: 6/10 Food: 8/10 Service: 7/10 Value for money: 10/10 Total: 31/40

[LIFESTYLE]

Theo Randall at the InterContinental

his year marks 10 years since chef Theo Randall launched his award-winning restaurant, Theo Randall at the InterContinental. With more than just a spruce up – the bar has been redesigned to include a sommelier’s table, with a contemporary Italian twist to the décor (created by Superfutures) and materials including Terrazzo and Carrera marble, as well as muted green olive and grey painted walls, give the restaurant a highend Italian hotel feel. Rumoured to have cost £60million, my sole bug bear is that there’s no natural light. My mood changes, however, when a selection of antipasti arrives at my table. I enjoy the Sformato di Fontina – a baked cheese soufflé with spinach

and cream which is the perfect combination of well-raised, but a little wobbly (much like myself ). My second appetiser of zucchini fritti is addictive and I inhale the whole portion. Meanwhile, the lightly oiled and salted focaccia that’s sprinkled with rosemary, is just as addictive and gives me my carb fix. For my first course I opt for ravioli with ricotta

and sage butter, and I love the fact that I’m given a choice between a small or large portion. I go for the former and although the pasta is super fresh, I’m not overwhelmed by the sauce; it’s just too rich and creamy. My main consists of chargrilled Hereford beef sirloin served with fritto misto, squash, violet and Jerusalem artichokes with fresh red chilli and parsley and the artichokes are a welcome accompaniment – I much prefer the Italian take on meat with vegetables than French steak and chips. Unfortunately there’s little room for dessert but a flat white gives me a muchneeded caffeine boost. As I leave, the restaurant is buzzing; it’s clear that the recent changes have brought the restaurant up-to-date as hotel guests and locals alike tuck into an Italian feast. See website for prices, InterContinental London Park Lane, One Hamilton Place, Park Lane, W1J 7QY, 020 7318 8747, theorandall.com

THE VERDICT Atmosphere: 9/10 WINNER Food: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Value for money: 7/10 Total: 32/40

[interview]

Word on the

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Critically-acclaimed author, actor and director Julian Fellowes wrote the screenplay of Gosford explains his latest venture, the app-based novel entitled Park, for which he won the Oscar Belgravia, at The Berkeley Hotel with his niece Jessica Fellowes for Best Original Screenplay in 2001, Elizabeth Finney

sign in with two 19th century scullery maids and take my seat with a glass of champagne, awaiting the arrival of Lord Fellowes. He is announced by an aptly-dressed butler character, and after a short video explaining

his groundbreaking app-based novel and a short sharp lesson in grammar from Lord Fellowes, the audience listens attentively to the story behind the story of Belgravia, and Lord Fellowes himself. His accolades are endless â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he

after which he wrote the screenplay for the multiple award-winning Young Victoria. He is now most famous for his world-renowned series Downton Abbey which hit our screens in 2010, but prior to this his two Sunday Times best-seller novels Snobs and Past Imperfect ensured his name was firmly lodged in most households throughout the UK. Belgravia, which launched last month, is an app-based novel which

[CULTURE] is released episodically in a modified Dickensian fashion – readers will receive a new chapter each week. “There seemed to be a kind of cosmic joke in having a 19th century method to tell the story and a 21st century app to go with it,” Lord Fellowes says jovially. “The whole thing struck me as being rather humorous, especially me doing it – old fatty in the corner who can hardly work a tin-opener and suddenly there I am on the cutting edge of technology.” The structure of the writing process was also of interest – Lord Fellowes describes how he wrote a detailed synopsis of the story and the characters before handing it over to be researched and expanded upon. “They fleshed it out, did more research and brought more historical reality to it,” he explains. “Then they came back to me and I rewrote my own version, so it was a team effort.”

“My own belief is that we need a society that protects the unfortunate but supports the aspirational” The bulk of the storm is set in Belgravia in 1841, but the first chapter takes place in 1815, at the Duchess of Richmond’s Ball, which preceded the Battle of Waterloo. “I think real events anchor the show because you allow fictional characters to have responses to things that really took place, which puts them into the period convincingly,” Lord Fellowes concludes. “I think all history is change, and we have a completely false idea that everyone was strolling around with a parasol ordering dinner and suddenly The Beatles arrived.” Highlighting his admiration for Thomas Cubitt and the extraordinary way in which Belgravia was purposefully manifested as a ‘new village of the rich’, it becomes clear that Lord Fellowes’ knowledge of history is

quite anomalous. From extensive conversations with family members across the generations to years of research, Lord Fellowes’ awareness of society is intriguing. As questions of what society needs to function and how it has worsened in recent decades fly from the audience, he answers them delicately. “My own belief is that we need a society that protects the unfortunate but supports the aspirational. And I think when that balance goes wrong is when we go into a dip,” he says, recalling how the Victorians failed society with their notions of ‘the deserving poor.’ Lord Fellowes continues: “Anyone who lived through the seventies will remember when aspiration was actually frowned upon. We thought we could turn our back on invention and ambition and all the rest of it – we need that. We need brave people taking chances and putting their money where their mouth is.” As his audience listen, he goes on to explain his views on society today: “I think we have less of a sense of community and of identity – one of the difficulties of social media is you’re not in the moment, you’re somewhere else. One thing I’m always rather sorry about with young people is that they keep in touch all the time with those they know and they’re not really open to new faces.” Lightening the mood, he regales us with tales of being sent to parties by his parents and, on one occasion, being summoned from sleep to join a dinner party so that there were 14 around the table, rather than 13, noting that it was the job of parents to socialise their children. “If we want to keep ourselves as a community with a feeling of belonging, we have to work at it – it’s something we have to put some effort into.” Soon the questions come to a close, and Lord Fellowes’ fans clamour to meet him – I can hardly blame them. Julian Fellowes is charming, fiercely intelligent and wonderfully charismatic, but has an astounding skill for making his audience feel like they are too.

The Journal caught up with Lord Fellowes after his interview… How long did it take to write? About three and a half months. What was your inspiration? I always wanted to write about the Duchess of Richmond’s Ball, a real-life event which took place in Brussels on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo. At 1am, a messenger arrived with the news that Napoleon had advanced and the Duke of Wellington had to leave the ball with his officers for the battlefield. Why have you decided to focus on Belgravia? Belgravia was built during a fascinating moment in history, when the Industrial Revolution was bringing enormous change to Britain and creating great wealth for some. It was a period when all the cards had been thrown into the air, and it was up to the smartest to grab them. is much of the story factual? The story is fictional, but I draw on real people and events, like Thomas Cubitt and the Battle of Waterloo. What themes are explored? I like to write about love. It is the one period in our lives in which we all experience complete madness, and I’m fascinated by how this makes us act. I am also interested in social mobility, and the 1840s were notable for that. One of the main characters, James Trenchard, rises from humble beginnings to become a successful developer, and partners with Cubitt to build Belgravia. He tries to reach higher in society, and I like to explore that desire to achieve ever greater heights. What do you like to read? I never seem to have enough time to read for my own pleasure; unfortunately I’m always busy reading for work or research. But I do enjoy history and biography.

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JAMB

[event]

Arts and

crafts Belgravia is celebrating some of the world’s leading craftspeople this May in association with London Craft Week. The Journal gets the lowdown on what’s on and where francesca lee

his month, in partnership with London Craft Week (3-7 May), retailers across Mayfair and Belgravia are celebrating some of the best craftsmanship with a series of workshops and events supported by Grosvenor. The programme is offering residents and visitors alike a behind-the-scenes glimpse of some of London’s finest artisan craftsmen. Following the success of last year, one of the most prominent events ‘A Window with a View’ returns to Pimlico Road, Belgravia, on Saturday 7 May. The area’s design experts will showcase their craftspeople in live window displays, including 3D-printed sculptures and marquetry at Linley, gilding and gesso at Ossowski, and cabinetmaking at Rose Uniacke, marblecarving at Jamb, as well as activities at Daylesford Organic and Howe. As part of the series, there’s a whole host of workshops, demonstrations and talks to celebrate craftmanship, including Linley, The Beaumont hotel, De Vroomen, Rachel Vosper, James Purdey & Sons, Sarah Myerscough Gallery, Backes & Strauss, Soane Britain The New Craftsman, Loewe, and Elizabeth Gage.

Will Bax, director of Placemaking at Grosvenor’s London Estate Britain & Ireland said: “Mayfair and Belgravia are home to world-leading designers, artisans and craftspeople, and we are proud to work with London Craft Week once again to showcase their work. Our retailers are passionate about quality craftsmanship, and each of the stores has a different interesting story to tell. Mayfair and Belgravia are constantly evolving and have a deserved reputation for art, design and culture, contributing to London’s standing as a global city.” The Journal discovers what’s happening in Belgravia…

De Vroomen

Elizabeth Street Leo de Vroomen, one of the UK’s leading goldsmiths, and BBC Antiques Roadshow jewellery specialist Joanna Hardy will discuss jewellery trends, which pieces stand the test of time, as well as how to wear jewellery. Booking necessary, £20, 4 May 6-7pm, devroomen.co.uk

Pimlico Road This event enables visitors to view close up a piece of exquisite Italian Breccia marble being carved alongside an original 18th-century piece. No booking necessary, free, 7 May, 11am-4pm, jamb.co.uk

[CULTURE] Rachel Vosper

LINLEY

Elizabeth Gage

Kinnerton Street This candle-making course with Rachel Vosper covers the history of candle chandlery and the basic skills needed to create a bespoke candle. Enjoy a firsthand introduction to the artisanal craftsmanship of candle-making in an intimate environment.

Pimlico Road To celebrate 30 years of traditional and innovative craftsmanship, Linley presents a new piece of art furniture inspired by the magic of Islamic geometry, a new exhibition of Michael Eden’s 3D sculptures and David Degreed-Mounier at work in the Linley flagship showroom.

West Halkin Street Join internationally renowned British goldsmith and designer Elizabeth Gage at her salon in Belgravia as she talks about ‘The Ring’: the different stages of ringmaking, from commissioning and design, through goldsmithing to gemstone-setting and polishing.

Booking necessary, £30+VAT, 5-6 May, 3-4pm, rachelvosper.com

Booking not necessary, free, 3-7 May, 10am-6pm, davidlinley.com

Booking necessary, £20+VAT, 4 May, 6-7pm, elizabeth-gage.com

A Window with a View

Pimlico Road For one day, the major art, antique and design specialists on Pimlico Road, London’s premier design district will host craftspeople in their store windows to demonstrate the mastery behind the brands, including Ossowski, Daylesford, Rose Uniacke, Howe, Linley and Jamb. Booking not necessary, free, 7 May, 11am-3pm, grosvenorlondon.com

Howe

Pimlico Road Howe reveals the making of one of the company’s signature pieces, the Salon Chair, explaining its history and giving an exclusive preview into the craftsmanship behind the frame, upholstery, details and finishing. Booking not necessary, free, 4 May, 11am-6pm, howelondon.com

Soane Britain

Pimlico Road Join Lulu Lytle, the creative director and founder of Soane Britain, as she shares her journey from acquisition and subsequent revival of the last rattan-weaving workshop in the UK. Booking not necessary, free, 11am-3pm, soane.com 15

RELAX, REJUVENATE AND RENEW

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[LIFESTYLE]

[boutique spotlight]

scentsational The Journal heads to fragrance favourite Jo Loves on Elizabeth Street to try something a little bit different. Forget perfume and candles, it’s all about tapas and shots emily adams

verything at Jo Loves is clean, white, perfectly placed and, as you’d expect, smells incredible. Spotlights make everything glisten like the crystals in Jenny Packham’s shop window and I almost feel the need to put my sunglasses back on. Jo Loves is one of beauty guru Jo Malone’s creations – her first company Jo Malone London was ever so slightly successful (it’s now available in 22 countries and is something of an institution). Having sold the company in 1999, Jo’s latest project is this Belgravia boutique, something she’s heavily involved in. First on the menu is a taste of Fragrance Tapas, a new in-store complimentary feature. This experience is designed to show me how different products work, before I take the plunge and buy them. Sitting on a stool at the fragrance bar, I’m presented with an array of scents and already my sense of smell is going

into overdrive. I pick my three favourites and we get to work. One of the scents, in the form of a cleanser, is put into a cocktail shaker and poured over ice into a Martini glass so that I can see how it foams up. It’s confusing for my senses, but the theatrics are fun and I really enjoy how unusual it is; this isn’t your run-of-the-mill shopping trip. Fifteen minutes in and I’m a walking fragrance counter, but I smell so good that I’m actually okay with it. I’m then taken through to the Candle Shot Studio, another bright white laboratory-style room, and for a moment I’m back at school, ready to set up the Bunsen burner and whack

on some Perspex goggles. Luckily, the reality is far more grown up; science just got fashionable. Of course, scented candles bring a home together; your grandma’s beloved pot-pourri is out and exotic candles are in, so trying to stand out in a sea of scented wax is no easy feat. In front of me, though, is something quite special. The Shot Candles are an exclusive design by Jo Loves and unlike any other candles I’ve seen. I’m faced with a multitude of single-note fragrances and tasked with creating my own candle concoction. First, I pick one of the base scents, which include charcoaled lemons and ouzo and

honey. Using a paintbrush, I sweep each scent across a clean white canvas to test them. I pick Tahitian Gardenia and then choose a different shot fragrance. Thankfully, all the scents have been created to work together, so it’s just up to me to figure out which one I prefer – a simple task, because let’s face it, who wouldn’t choose the smell of salted caramel? And then, when it’s complete, it’s beautifully packaged within an inch of its life, with boxes, tissue paper, ribbons and a spritz of fragrance to seal it together. As I leave the store, protectively cradling my candle, I realise that my intentions to give this to a loved one have gone right out the window – this one is too special to share; this one is all mine. £80 each, 42 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9NZ, 020 7730 8611, joloves.com 17

[LIFESTYLE]

Burn baby burn Our pick of the best candles this spring

Coming up roses We’ve fallen in love with Acqua di Parma’s Rose Buds Candle. The outer layer of wax is decorated by hand with rose buds and tea leaves. £85, available from Harrods

Face-to-face

The beauty world is going crazy for Sarah Chapman’s latest product, Bespoke Boost Facial-in-a-box. As an award-winning facialist, Sarah is in high demand – so being able to get our hands on a home facial kit created by the woman herself is an ingenious idea. The limited-edition box comes with a cleansing product, an age-repair serum and an overnight oil, and used with Sarah’s massage techniques, it aims to replicate the results you’d expect from the professionals. £62, available from Space NK, 40 Hans Crescent, SW1X 0LZ, 020 7581 2518, spacenk.com

[news]

Apples and pears Spring makes us think of fresh fruit, so we were chuffed to find this beautiful pear-shaped candle with a gold finish. The casing is filled with a pear-essence scent. £105, dlandcompany.co.uk

Happy to help Jenny Packham and Neom Organics have created the Happiness Candle, with an 18-carat gold bead design on ivory with a fresh neroli, mimosa and lemon fragrance. £80, neomorganics.com

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Say hello to your new skincare specialist and to a fresher face. Using a revolutionary spinning disc, the Personal Microderm exfoliates away dead skin cells so no manual scrubbing is needed. Removing those cells, allow new ones to grow which reveal softer, brighter skin. The original device comes in four different colours with a single speed optimised for all skin types. If you’re quite the jetsetting traveller, the Microderm International comes with its own international adapter that’ll work in every country. £164, PMD Personal Microderm with International Adapter, uk.getpmd.com

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[LIFESTYLE]

[interview]

HATS OFF It’s that time of year when hats and headpieces are king – whether it’s a fascinator for a wedding or a hat for Ascot, there’s one name that is always synonymous with this type of accessory: Belgravia’s own Philip Treacy BETHAN REES

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verybody loves things that sparkle,” Philip Treacy once said, and it’s with this in mind that I look at the glittering career and influence of the hat designer – not milliner as he’s made clear in the past – in the fashion and art worlds, and his home, Belgravia. He could be described as the world’s most in-demand hat designer – his creations have adorned the heads of Lady Gaga (most notably the telephone-shaped headpiece with removable headset) and the Duchess of Cambridge to name just a couple. But, of course, Philip had to start somewhere and he started with an impressive education in fashion design. Born in Ahascragh, County Galway in Ireland, Philip moved to Dublin in the ’80s where he studied fashion at the National College of Art and Design and made his first piece from an old straw hat which he found in a junk shop and took apart using steam from a kettle – his tutor subsequently bought it from him and wore it to an exhibition in

London. He then headed to London where he won a place on an MA fashion design course at the Royal College of Art. Graduating with a first class honours in 1990, Philip took one of his creations to the then Tatler art director, Michael Roberts and his style editor, the late Isabella Blow, who leant a hand in launching Philip’s career. Isabella was notorious for her ability to spot talent, and Alexander McQueen was among her protégés – with whom Philip collaborated in 1999 when working on a haute-couture collection for Givenchy, which included the famous ram’s horns hat. Isabella had originally approached Philip to make a hat for her wedding and she went on to invite him to move in with her and her second husband Detmar, in Elizabeth Street, Belgravia. In 1990 he moved into their basement, where he lived and worked on his designs. When he opened his first official studio just a few doors away from Isabella at number 69 in 1994, he described the space as a “little gold box with our window to the

Philip’s reputation in both the local area and the fashion world will continue to thrive as a true visionary

world”, which provided a place to showcase his dramatic and soon-tobe world-famous designs. Philip has identified 1993 as the year that heralded a new attitude towards headpieces and millinery after showcasing his first annual catwalk show at London Fashion Week that year. Gone were the days of a hat being a functional item to either keep you warm or to appear

[LIFESTYLE] Soup can, Philip’s designs are unquestionably surreal but always have a sense of mischief and a playful attitude. Using luxurious and often exotic materials from all over the world, a Philip Treacy hat is not for the subtle-minded, and each piece he creates has a certain drama. You know a Philip Treacy when you see one, and I think that’s what makes his work so spectacular – from a hat featuring a chinoiserie landscape made from cork, to horsehair helmets, there’s nothing else quite like them. Although his designs may not strike you as everyday wear, he also creates ready-to-wear items, including his latest S/S16 range, which features slightly more paredback pieces, but still with the Philip Treacy boldness everyone knows and loves. Philip’s reputation in both the local area and the fashion world will continue to thrive as a true visionary. He’s worked with some of the other great minds of fashion culture such as Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Valentino and Ralph Lauren and also singer Grace Jones – he was the designer and art director of her Hurricane tour in 2009. Books have also been written in Philip’s honour, including one in 2013, Philip Treacy, which celebrated the craft behind his art

and was released by close friend and photographer Kevin Davies. The book illustrates the creativity in Philip’s studio with an archive of images depicting his entire working life. Philip Treacy shows his love of making fantasies a reality in this behind-the-scenes book, snipping feathers and fitting hats while celebrities and personalities are strewn over sofas, chatting away and sharing jokes. It’s a truly glamorous picture of the scene Philip has inhabited. His work for the Royal Family has also not gone unnoticed; in 2007 he was awarded an honorary OBE for services to the British fashion industry by Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall at Clarence House. Camilla was wearing one of Philip’s designs seen at the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, including the much-spokenabout hat worn by Princess Beatrice, which, in my opinion, is a wonderful creation. With Philip Treacy designs, nothing is impossible and we’re thrilled to have him as a central part of the cultural make-up of this very special part of London. I doff my hat to you, Philip. 69 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PJ, 020 7730 3992, philiptreacy.co.uk

smart; now it was all about fashion, art and craft. In 2003, Isabella commented on this change: “In the old days, people were frightened by my hats (the ones Philip had made). But in the last year, or maybe two, Philip has single-handedly broken through the barriers.” His style is definitely signature – from a lobster to a swarm of butterflies to a Campbell’s 23

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[HEALTH & FITNESS]

…and breathe

An early-morning yoga class is just what the doctor ordered, the Journal discovers EMILY ADAMS

y alarm goes off at 5.45am and I’m already regretting that I signed up to this. I’m about to attend one of the new Breakfast Club Early Morning Yoga classes at the Belgravia Light Centre, which starts at 7.30am, but I am not a morning person; in fact, I’m barely an evening person – I need my sleep. When I arrive at 7-9 Eccleston Street, it takes a while to locate the Light Centre. Down some steps, along a corridor, up some more steps and eventually I arrive at reception. Taking a look around, there’s a surprisingly large spa-like waiting room with plush sofas and doors leading to different studios and treatment rooms. It’s very quiet and calming as I put my belongings away and head to my class. As I sit in a stark white room, people trickle in one by one, until there are about 10 of us, all waiting on our mats in silence. They look like experienced yoga-goers, but I’m assured that this class is for all abilities. My stomach rumbles, questioning why I forced it to wake up and eat so early this morning. It gives the game away, making me nervous; only the new girl would be the tummy rumbler. Luckily, our instructor

The hands-on approach won’t be for everyone, but as a beginner I need all the help I can get Melinda Szepesi (one of five offering these classes), breezes in and interrupts my growling stomach, giving us newcomers (there are two of us, thankfully) a brief introduction to Vinyasa Flow yoga. It’s physically challenging and fast-paced, with a focus on breathing. At times I struggle to keep up, but there’s no pressure to do everything and there are easier options for the trickier poses. The routine is well-thought out, with one pose flowing effortlessly to the next (or at least it’s effortless

when Melinda shows us). I almost fall behind, mesmerised by how flexible she is, but it makes me try that little bit harder. She’s a hands-on instructor, helping us all to achieve the right poses, pushing my shoulders down to get me to relax or easing me into the right shape. The handson approach won’t be for everyone, but as a beginner I need all the help I can get, and by the end I’m really getting into the rhythm, mastering the downward-facing dog, warrior and bridge poses.

To finish, we close our eyes, lie still and just focus on our breathing, as Melinda comes round and gives us each a brief massage to relieve any tension. She then says a few words, thanking us for attending the class, noting how important it is to spend time on ourselves every day when we live such hectic lives. I haven’t thought about anything but yoga for the last hour. I feel energised and chuffed that I made the effort; it was exactly what I needed, and with my new chilled-out mood, I brace myself for another day of London life. See website for prices and times, 7-9 Eccleston Street, SW1W 9LX, 020 7881 0728, lightcentrebelgravia.co.uk 25

[LIFESTYLE]

[health & fitness]

A shock to the system

Exercising with electricity? The Belgravia Residents’ Journal has heard it all… Francesca Lee

elgravia has a wealth of fitness-training options; from the excellent classes at Grace Belgravia to personal training on the doorstep, fitness classes in Belgrave Square to yoga and Pilates at the Light Centre Belgravia. Whether you’re more of a cardio person or you focus on weight and strengthing exercises, there’s something for every Belgravian resident. Bringing a new type of technology to the area is E-Pulsive. Taking place in either the comfort of your own home or at its studio in Knightsbridge, E-Pulsive uses EMS (Electical Muscle Simulation) and has 26

become the latest fitness trend in recent years. Favoured by some of the world’s elite athletes as a strength training tool, the Journal tested it to see if it lived up to its hype... My E-Pulsive instructor Dasha Ivanova made me feel at ease as soon as I met her. As she’s a personal instructor and trained with E-Pulsive for more than a year, I knew I was in the right hands. Dasha gave me a very

Muscles that had long gone into hibernation were receiving a rude awakening

tight bodysuit to squeeze myself into (similar to a short wetsuit), and I must admit, that it was a workout in itself. She then sprayed the electrode pads with water and attached them to specific areas on my body, which were placed to target certain muscle groups. I was then hooked up to a machine; RoboCop eat your heart out. Perhaps not my best look, but what was coming next certainly took my mind off my appearance. I was given the choice of either a cardio or toning workout (I opted for the latter), and as Dasha talked me through a range of different exercises, including lunges and squats, the machine did

its magic. As I exercised, I worked with the strong electrical pulse, and with Dasha’s encouragement I was able to increase the current. The best way to describe it is like targeted Power Plates. Muscles that had long gone into hibernation were receiving a rude awakening. The 20-minute workout flew by, but Dasha assured me that my workout was equivalent to three hours in the gym. It’s hard to measure results by just one session, but it’s certainly a different way to exercise. And if it’s good enough for elite athletes, then it’s certainly good enough for me. e-pulsive.co.uk

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THROW YOUR OWN

Fancy using this occasion to throw a little party or picnic of your own? It might not be as large as the Patron’s Lunch on 12 June where around 10,000 people will line The Mall, but it can certainly be as tasty. Harrods hampers are great for picnics and The Grandeur Food Hall Collection has everything you might need in it: five bottles of wine; teas and coffees; biscuits; jams and chutneys, as well as fudge and chocolates. £200, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL, 020 7730 1234, harrods.com

[event]

fit for the queen Her Majesty the Queen celebrates her 90th birthday this year with celebrations running throughout this month, so the Journal rounds up some of the best ways to mark the occasion A LOT OF CHOC

Official dates for next month - 10 June The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will attend a national service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral - 11 June Her Majesty, together with family members, will attend The Queen’s Birthday Parade at Horse Guards Parade - 12 June The Queen will attend the patron’s lunch

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NINE-TEA

The Queen’s 90th Birthday Afternoon Tea at The Goring offers delicate scones, pastries and sandwiches until the end of August. Her Majesty’s favourite Fruit Cake, as well as a number of playful, delicate pastries feature on this special tea, and a glass of Bollinger to toast Her Majesty with is an option we’d recommend. From £42.50, Sunday-Friday between 3pm and 4pm, Saturday between 1pm and 4pm. The Goring, Beeston Place, SW1W 0JW, 020 7396 9000, thegoring.com

A birthday without chocolate is a birthday not enjoyed – thankfully Prestat, chocolatier to the Queen, has launched a range of novelty boxes. Each box contains two bars, one made from smooth milk chocolate and the other from the finest dark. The charming boxes come in three designs: one with a carriage that’s been taken over by unruly corgis, a soldier standing to attention in a sentry box and one for children that’s designed to look like a rocking horse. The boxes are available at Prestat’s concession stand in Harrods, or they can be ordered online. £8.95, prestat.co.uk

[LOCAL INTEREST]

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RESIDENTS’ CULTURE Sue Liberman brings us her monthly Belgravian musings map that will include all of the retailers who are taking part, plus the positions of the pop-up garden installations. In the meantime, put the following on your list of places to visit during the celebrations:

Belgravia in Bloom 23–28 May

Belgravia will be buzzing in May when we’ll see Union Jacks flying for The Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations. Grosvenor’s Landscape Management Department is creating a number of pop-up garden installations along the walking route for Belgravia in Bloom, and the retailers will have some very special treats in store for us all. There has been tremendous support for this event from both residents and retailers. I don’t have enough space here to give a full Belgravia in Bloom update for each of the retailers, but there are currently 53 taking part and the list is growing. Grosvenor will be distributing a Belgravia in Bloom walking tour

Motcomb Street Christian Louboutin, Motcombs Restaurant & Wine Bar, Gio Genco, The Good Life Eatery, Waitrose, Henry & James, The Fine Cheese Co., Mayhew Newsagents, Rococo Chocolates, Michael John, The Alfred Tennyson, Osborne Studio Gallery

Belgrave Mews West The Star Tavern

Bourne Street Cluttons

Lowndes Street Chestertons, Hervé Léger, Pierre Hermé, Amouage, Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel

Pimlico Road Collier Webb, Joanna Wood, Soane Britain, No. 11 Pimlico Road, Coote & Bernardi, Wild At Heart, Rose Uniacke, Linley

Cadogan Place Jumeirah Carlton Tower Grosvenor Place SoFarSoNear Chesham Place Belgraves Belgraves

Kinnerton Street Pétrus, Blakes of Belgravia, Judith Blacklock Flower School, Rachel Vosper Wilton Place Berkeley Hotel Halkin Street Halkin Hotel West Halkin Street Mosimann’s, Daniel Galvin, Neill Strain, Grace Belgravia, Louise Kennedy

Elizabeth Street The Thomas Cubitt, Stivaleria Cavallin, Les Senteurs, Peggy Porschen, Donna Ida, Salt, Bionda Castana Ebury Street Bijoux Medi Spa, Beulah

Eaton Terrace Okapi St Barnabas Street Dining Chair Company Belgraves and Grosvenor will be hosting a drinks reception for the retailers and winning resident where the following five prizes will be awarded: • Retailer Best Floral Display (shop window) • Resident Best Floral Display (e.g. front door, window boxes, garden etc.) • Pub Best Floral Display • Best Royal Theme (overall) • School colouring-in competition For further updates and information, visit grosvenorlondon.com

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

[GREATH BRITISH ESCAPE]

A taste of the

high life The Journal travels to Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire to find its inner movie star emily adams

ruising down the long, winding driveway that leads to Stoke Park Country Club, Spa and Hotel, surrounded by trees and immaculate manicured lawns, I feel like I’m in the opening credits of a movie; Miss Moneypenny about to meet James Bond perhaps. And before you scoff, it’s not the most absurd vision in the world – Stoke Park is the English countryside’s answer to Hollywood, and both Goldfinger and Tomorrow Never Dies were filmed here. Pinewood Studios is just under five miles away and while a country club may seem an unlikely backdrop to an action-packed blockbuster, as I roll up to the main house I can instantly see what all the fuss is about – it’s remarkable. Do you remember that dramatic scene in Layer Cake where Daniel Craig – spoiler – gets shot, or the famous rowing incident in Bridget Jones’s Diary where Hugh Grant inevitably ends up in the lake, or how about all those scenes of Paul Bettany playing tennis in Wimbledon? In fact, forget Hollywood for a moment, Stoke Park is the setting for some of British film’s most iconic movie scenes, and it’s no wonder that I get a sudden urge to recreate that famous golf course duel between Bond and Goldfinger.

It’s an Aladdin’s cave of charms and treats and a ready-made film set The exterior of Stoke Park is striking in stature and style but the interior is far more impressive with its high ceilings, sweeping staircases, large open fires and dazzling centrepiece chandeliers.

It’s an Aladdin’s cave of charms and treats and a ready-made film set. Upstairs there is a complex maze of corridors and rooms. I’ll admit I get lost on several occasions but every time I rediscover my room, I can’t quite wipe the smug grin off my face. When I sink into one of the two armchairs in front of my own crackling fire (I visited in February), I feel like I’m at home in my living room, but with a touch more glamour. The bathroom is almost equal in size to the rest of the suite, with a roll-top bath, his ‘n’ hers basins and more marble than the Taj Mahal, but the standout feature is the view of the grounds. Stoke Park is a 300-acre private estate and a golfer’s dream. Its 27-hole championship golf course sits below my window and sweeps around the hotel, taking in parkland, lakes and historic gardens. Like everything at Stoke Park, the golf course is steeped in history, having been designed by golf architect Harry Colt in 1908 and it hosted the first PGA Matchplay tournament in 1910. It’s now one of five other golfing venues in the UK to have received the 5 AA Red Star accolade; the Oscar of the golf world. Once I’ve pulled myself away from the luscious green lawns (how

[LIFESTYLE] do they get them that green?), I saunter down to The Pavilion Spa to see what’s on offer. Waiting in the relaxation room in my fluffy robe and slippers, I sit opposite a large exotic fish tank, wondering if Renée Zellweger or Hugh Grant did just this after a hard day’s filming. I am treated to a massage in one of the 11 treatment rooms and, after an hour of intense relaxation, there’s no point in denying to my masseuse that I fell asleep. My skin is softer than silk, I’m calmer than ever and, after a dip in the generously-sized pool complete with hydro seats, I regretfully make my way outside and brave the elements to get back to my room. Resisting the temptation to fall asleep in front of the fire, I make my way to dinner, passing through each of the three restaurants one by one. Rooms of exceeding formality greet me and as the tone gets smarter, the lights get dimmer, until I reach the pièce de résistance: Humphry’s, an ornately decorated restaurant, it serves modern British cuisine and does it exceptionally well. Each table is decorated with a small plant and an Art Deco miniature lamp, and chandeliers hang from every ceiling, suitably completing the elegant Georgian

interiors. Simple spotlights around the room and opulent floral displays bring the décor up to date. As a fine-dining restaurant, white-glove service is the norm but the staff are very friendly and not too formal, so I consider teasing them and asking for a Martini, shaken not stirred. I opt for the salmon and lobster starter, followed by the beef and finally a divine dessert; a box constructed artfully from chocolate, brimming with yet more chocolate wonder on the inside. Each course of the meal

is exceedingly well-executed and introduces my palate to more flavour pairings that I imagined possible. My culinary lesson taught, I head for bed. I leave the following morning, playing the part of a movie star. I put my sunglasses back on, slink down the front steps and drive off into the sunset in true James Bond style as the credits start to roll – and scene. Stoke Park, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PG, 01753 717 171, stokepark.com NEED TO KNOW Emily Adams was hosted by Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire, Europe’s leading 5 AA Red Star Country Club, Spa Hotel set among 300 acres of parklands, gardens, lakes and a 27-hole championship golf course. Founded in 1908, the private estate offers 49 bedrooms and suites, three restaurants and bars as well as 13 tennis courts and 11 treatment rooms in its spa, all located just 35 minutes from London. An overnight stay costs from £240 per room based on two people sharing, including use of the health and swimming pool facilities. Contact Stoke Park (01753 717 171), stokepark.com

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

Douglas Lyons & Lyons 33 Kinnerton Street 020 7235 7933

John D Wood 48 Elizabeth Street 020 3151 5724

Marler & Marler 6 Sloane Street 020 7235 9641

Best Gapp 81 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 9253

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

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

Henry & James 1 Motcomb Street 020 7235 8861

Knight Frank Sales 47 Lower Belgrave Street 020 3811 2473

Strutt & Parker 66 Sloane Street 020 3553 8393

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[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

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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

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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

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[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

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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

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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

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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

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Stivaleria Cavallin 57 Elizabeth Street 020 3198 3269 stivaleriacavallin.com

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

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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

Eaton Square, Belgravia SW1 Luxury two bedroom apartment in a white stucco fronted building This apartment is located on the third floor of a well maintained building with porter on one of London's most prestigious garden squares and has been finished to a high standard throughout. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room with dining area, porter and access to Eaton Square gardens. EPC: C. Approximatley 89 sq m (958 sq ft). Available furnished

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

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Ebury Square, Belgravia SW1 Lateral apartment with garden square views A newly refurbished fourth floor apartment benefitting from 24 hour concierge services as well as secure car parking. The large interconnecting living and entertaining space has garden square views. Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, drawing room, reception room, dining room, media room, kitchen, guest WC, 3 terraces, separate 1 bedroom apartment, concierge, communal gardens. EPC: B. Approximately 383.4 sq m (4,127 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 997 years remaining

Guide price: £13,500,000

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Important street plans affecting Belgravia

Westminster greenlights Millbank Tower transformation

An ambitious proposal to transform the landmark 32-storey Millbank Tower into a residentialled scheme has been given the green light by planners. John McAslan + Partners put in plans to refurbish and enhance the Grade II-listed riverfront building, which it describes as ‘an important heritage asset’, last year. An impressed Westminster Council has just raised its collective thumb, paving the way for the creation of 207 new residential units, a 150-bed

hotel, public realm improvements and a major new ‘cultural facility’. John McAslan, chairman of John McAslan + Partners, said of the scheme: “Our proposals will secure the long term future of this remarkable 20th-century building and we are delighted that Westminster Council has granted planning permission and listed building consent for its conversion to residential use.” Bought by the billionaire Reuben brothers back in 2002, the tower has dominated the north bank of the Thames for over 50 years. Described by the developer as “a leading

PLANNed roadworks and closures

9-13 May Cadogan Lane, SW1X Disconnect one service from main in carriageway. National Grid Gas plc 0845 605 6677

23-25 May Grosvenor Crescent, SW1X Splicing works to the fibre optic cables within chamber. Neoscorp ltd 0845 070 4301

16-20 May Chester Square, SW1W Connections projects: new service installation. UKPN East & Lon ltd 0800 028 4587

23-28 May Bressenden Place, SW1W Barrelling traffic signal poles. One lane closed, two way lights in operation. Transport For London 0845 305 1234

PLANNING APPLICATIONS DATE RECEIVED: 22 March ADDRESS: Halkin Place PROPOSAL: Erection of a new fourth mansard storey to the building with associated internal alterations to provide stair access from the third floor. DATE RECEIVED: 23 March ADDRESS: Bloomfield Terrace PROPOSAL: Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission dated 18 March 2014 for excavation to create a new basement level, side extension at lower ground and ground floor levels, demolition and re-construction of rear bay window and associated internal alterations; namely to reduce the extent of the basement. DATE RECEIVED: 24 March ADDRESS: William Street PROPOSAL: Installation of secondary glass door to shopfront.

example of post war architecture”, the buildings are said to require “considerable” restoration. Described by architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner as “one of the few London office towers to have won affection”, the bold edifice was designed by Ronald Ward and Partners and built by John Mowlem & Co in 1963, when it briefly held the title of London’s tallest structure. The complex has housed a huge number of organisations since then, including the UN, the Labour Party, the Conservative Party, the Central Statistical Office, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, the Local Government Ombudsman, the UK India Business Council, the Ministry of Justice Records Management Service, the Environment Agency, the World Bank, Altitude 360 London and Audit Commission.

Wilton Crescent, Belgravia SW1 GRADE II LISTED SIX STOREY PERIOD HOUSE WITH TWO MEWS HOUSES 7 Reception rooms | 10 Bedrooms | 10 Bathrooms 2 Mews houses to the rear | 3 Garages | Garden Terrace and Roof terrace

Guide ÂŁ30 million Freehold

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BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED SOUTH-FACING APARTMENT eaton square, sw1 Entrance hall ø reception room ø eat-in kitchen ø bedroom suite ø 24 hour porter ø lift ø Grade II* listed ø 74 sq m (796 sq ft)

Guide £1.495 million Leasehold

Savills Sloane Street Richard Dalton rdalton@savills.com

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AN IMMACULATE BELGRAVIA APARTMENT chester street, sw1 Reception room ø eat-in kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 2 further double bedrooms ø bathroom ø guest cloakroom ø balcony ø 160 sq m (1,726 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Guide £3.75 million Leasehold

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ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT IN AN EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT IN BELGRAVIA ebury square, sw1 Bedroom ø bathroom ø reception room ø kitchen ø 24 hour concierge by Harrods ø residents fitness suite ø 73 sq m (786 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=B

Savills Sloane Street Izzy Birch-Reynardson ibreynardson@savills.com

020 7824 9005 Furnished £1,300 per week + £282 inc VAT tenancy paperwork fee and 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.

CADOGAN SQUARE, CHELSEA SW3

£1,595 PER WEEK CADOGAN SQUARE, CHELSEA SW3 KINNERTON STREET, BELGRAVIA SW1X

£1,850,000

£1,595 PER WEEK • TWO BEDROOMS • TWO BATHROOMS • OPEN PLAN KITCHEN • SHARE OF • DESIGNED BY COCOVARA INTERIORS • RESIDENT FREEHOLD HOUSE KEEPER • ACCESS TO GARDENS • EPC E • • TWO BEDROOMS TWO • OPEN KITCHEN • • Plus £240BEDROOMS Tenancy• Fee and•BATHROOMS £60 Referencing Fee (per person) • TWO DOUBLE TWO BATHROOMS • PLAN RECEPTION ROOM • DESIGNED• SEPARATE BY COCOVARA INTERIORS • RESIDENT HOUSE KEEPER • ACCESS TO GARDENS KITCHEN • QUIET PORTERED BLOCK • GREEN OUTLOOK • EPC D • • EPC E • BELGRAVIA OFFICE Plus £240 TenancyBELGRAVIA Fee and £60 Referencing OFFICE Fee (per person) 1 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JX 1 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JX +44 (0)20 7235 8861BELGRAVIA belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk OFFICE +44 (0)20 7235 8861 belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk henryandjames.co.uk 1 Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JX henryandjames.co.uk +44 (0)20 7235 8861 belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk

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CADOGAN SQUARE, CHELSEA SW3

£1,595 PER WEEK • TWO BEDROOMS • TWO BATHROOMS • OPEN PLAN KITCHEN • • DESIGNED BY COCOVARA INTERIORS • RESIDENT HOUSE KEEPER • ACCESS TO GARDENS • EPC E • 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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ALdERnEy StREEt, SW1 A superb and spacious part stucco fronted family house, arranged over five floors with a south west facing garden, retaining many period features. Energy Rating: E. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), shower room, 2 reception rooms, 2 kitchens, 2 dining rooms, study, guest cloakroom, utility room, roof terrace, garden. Freehold Guide Price ÂŁ3,300,000

EBuRy StREEt, SW1. A charming two bedroom, two bathroom 6th floor apartment with roof terrace, in need of modernisation that benefits from good natural light. Energy Rating: E. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception/dining room, kitchen, terrace, lift, 24 hr porter, secure underground parking, private communal garden Lease to 2125 Guide Price ÂŁ1,750,000

BELGRAVIA 020 7824 7900 belgravia@johndwood.co.uk

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EATON MEWS SOUTH, SW1 A stylish and sympathetically modernised mews house with an integral garage (held on a separate lease), and arranged over three floors. Approx. 1,631 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 2 en suite double bedrooms, dining room, drawing room, reception room, cloakroom, decked flat roof, garage, mews parking (by separate arrangement). Lease to 2112 Guide Price ÂŁ3,795,000

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

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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. 4 en suite bedrooms, dressing room, reception room, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, utility room, roof garden, garage. Freehold Guide Price ÂŁ5,950,000

SLoAnE SquARE, SW1 A superb lateral apartment, situated on the 3rd floor (with lift) of a centrally located, period apartment building, with uninterrupted views directly across Sloane Square. Energy Rating: C. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), dining hall, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, lift, caretaker, independent gas fired central heating and hot water. Lease to 2036 Guide Price ÂŁ2,950,000

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Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1

£5,400,000

Finished to the highest specifications, this Eaton Place home is located on one of the most sought after streets in Belgravia. The apartment provides exceptional living accommodation with great proportions, featuring a spacious kitchen / breakfast room a large master bedroom and two further bedrooms on the upper floor. The property also benefits with direct lift access to street level. Approximately 1,990 sq ft (185 sq m).

Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom | 2 further bedrooms | 2 further bath/shower rooms (one en suite) | Reception room Kitchen | Direct lift access Simon Tollit, Director t +44 203 770 1246 | m +44 7525 595 960 simon.tollit@sothebysrealty.co.uk

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Marsham Street, Westminster SW1 ÂŁ3,975,000 A sensational two bedroom Penthouse apartment in the heart of Westminster with spacious living accommodation and view across London. Approximately 1,898 sq ft (176 sq m).

West Halkin Street, Belgravia SW1 ÂŁ3,350 pw

A grand and elegant three bedroom property with views over Belgrave Square. The apartment is full of charm and comes fully furnished in traditional English style and also benefits from a balcony and access to Belgrave Square gardens. Approximately 2,544 sq ft (236 sq m).

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Kensington Church Walk, Kensington W8

£4,300,000

A sensational three bedroom home situated in a prime Kensington location. This Freehold property benefits from excellent living accommodation with an open plan kitchen and spacious reception allowing for a wonderful feeling of space and light throughout. Approximately 1,592 sq ft (148 sq m)

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Chesterfield Gardens, Mayfair W1 £1,450,000 Recently refurbished to a high standard this large one bedroom apartment is situated in one of Mayfair’s most sought after developments. The building has a lift and benefits from a 24h concierge service. This tranquil apartment would make an ideal pied a terre or rental investment. Approximately 650 sq ft (60 sq m)

Chester Street, Belgravia SW1 £3,950 pw

A beautiful, wider than average London townhouse on one of Belgravia’s popular streets. The six bedroom house is immaculately presented and set over six floors, with wonderful reception space and roomy and bright bedrooms. Approximately 3,496 sq ft (325 sq m)

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A spacious double-fronted mews house, arranged over 3 floors only, with a wonderful sweeping staircase. The house boasts a large 35ft x 18ft reception room with double-height ceiling to the rear, 5 double bedrooms & a garage. The Mews further benefits from secure resident only Mews parking. Belgrave Mews West is within ‘Belgravia Village’ therefore well located for the wealth of internationally renowned boutiques of Sloane Street & Brompton Road. EPC rating C

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From working her way up the ladder, to young money coming into the area and to the all-important Brexit debate, sales director Debra Stroud tells the Journal all francesca lee All photography by Sarel Jansen

ebra Stroud, better known as Debbie, of Chestertons Knightsbridge and Belgravia is on top of her game. Having started at the branch as office junior in 1975 and celebrating her 40th year with the company last year, she has worked her way up to the top. “I went from receptionist to secretary, PA to sales negotiator and onwards – it was like an apprenticeship – I learnt as I went on,” she tells me. “I’ve spent the majority of my working life in the area and have been through so many different markets.” Although Debbie is keen to point out that there have always been overseas investors, she has noticed a change in buyer profile. “There’s more young money coming into the area; I’ve certainly seen a rise in City workers investing and living in Belgravia and Knightsbridge.” Having spent her career working – and at one point living – in the area, Debbie has even helped three generations of the same family to buy property in Knightsbridge and Belgravia. Debbie describes: “Whether buyers are looking for a flat in a mansion block overlooking Hyde Park or a Belgravia mews

house, there’s high demand. After all, there’s only a limited number of properties – not much more can be redeveloped – One Hyde Park has been completed and I’d say the Barracks is one of the last buildings with on-going work.” But with the current market in mind, how does Debbie see the Brexit debate affecting it? “Whether we’re in or out, the market will adjust itself,” she says. In fact, she feels now is a good time to buy, especially in terms of value for money for overseas investors. “If buyers are using euros or dollars,

“Whether we’re in or out, the market will adjust itself ”

they’ll certainly be getting a good deal in terms of exchange rates.” As well as knowing the local property market inside and out, Debbie is very much involved in the local community. “I’m a member of the Knightsbridge Business Group, which involves a number of companies in the local area – it’s really positive and we discuss everything that’s happening locally,” she says. Debbie is on the committee for the Motcomb Street Party and Chestertons sponsors The Belgravia Dog Show together with the Grosvenor Film Festival. “Last year one of my clients won the category of the dog that looks most like its owner!” she laughs. There has certainly been plenty to keep Debbie on her toes – for the last 40 years and many more to come. 31 Lowndes Street, SW1X 9HX, 020 7235 8090, chestertons.com 53

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A two bedroom duplex apartment on the park side of this exceptional fully serviced building.

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