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Dear Resident, Fresh on the back of an Indian summer, here at the Journal, we’ve enjoyed making the most of the weather and sitting outside on the cobbled streets at some of our favourite establishments. We weren’t alone either – when we visited Peggy Porschen at her cake shop on Ebury Street, residents alike were basking in the last of the summer sun. Peggy, who is also our Belgravian this month, tells Francesca Lee-Rogers how she went from jetting around the world to owning a famous cake parlour on page six. On the theme of food, we bring you the latest food news (pg 13), find out which restaurants in Belgravia are taking part in London Restaurant Festival (pg 14) and review Japanese and Peruvian fusion restaurant UNI (pg 15). We hope you enjoy the issue!

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

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Swing when you’re winning

Bringing sixty back

Miss Sixty has launched its new store on Brompton Road and it is its second stand-alone store in the city. Whether you’re looking for an outfit for a night out or casual daytime denim, it’s certainly worth checking out this new addition. We love the denim area, installation wall and industrial metal sculpture pillars. For more fashion news, turn to page 17. 52 Brompton Road, SW3 1BW, 020 7589 6538, misssixty.com

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Our round-up of local news, events and more

The Jumeirah Carlton Tower has launched a swinging sixties-themed afternoon tea to celebrate its 1960s heritage and the opening of the V&A exhibition, You Say You Want a Revolution? Records and Rebels, 19661970. Visitors can dine in the hotel’s Chinoiserie lounge that will feature photos taken from the hotel in the ’60s, as well as images and clothing from the Harrods archive.The tea and ticket package is £55 and includes afternoon tea, a glass of Champagne and a ticket to the V&A exhibition. 1 Cadogan Place, SW1X 9PY, 020 7858 7185, jumeirah.com

ticking all the boxes

Eccleston Square Hotel has been awarded international five-star status by The International Five Star Hotel Standard. The independent, boutique hotel on the edge of Belgravia has a reputation for advanced technology with its 46 inch HD 3D Neo Plasma Panasonic TV’s, iPad2’s that act as an in-room concierge and a Smart-glass wall between the bathroom and the bedroom. Having gone through a rigorous 250-point assessment of nine key areas in which a five-star hotel should excel in, guests can expect exceptional quality from this establishment. 37 Eccleston Square Hotel, SW1V 1PB, 020 3489 1000, ecclestonsquarehotel.com 4

new opening

One of the UK’s largest privately-owned art dealerships, Haynes Fine Art, is opening a new gallery at 70 Pimlico Road. Focusing on modern and contemporary art, the gallery’s launch exhibition from 3 November to 7 December will feature a collection of rare and unseen works by pop art legend Andy Warhol. 70 Pimlico Road, SW1W 8LS, 020 7730 7778, haynesfineart.com

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The pink lady

From air stewardess to cake designer for the stars, setting up shop in Belgravia without a business plan to pink Santa Clauses, the Journal speaks to Peggy Porschen about her famous cake shop and academy Francesca Lee-Rogers

Illustration by Russ Tudor

he light bulb moment was when I received an overwhelming reaction from a couple I made a wedding cake for,” Peggy Porschen of the famous pink-painted cake shop on Ebury Street tells me of pursuing her dream of being a cake maker. Although she says she would be ashamed of the creation now – Peggy is nothing but a perfectionist – it gave her that extra push to make the swap from being a Lufthansa air stewardess to training in cake decorating and sugar craft. “I loved travelling around the world in my early 20s, but even then I used to make cakes for my colleagues.” In fact, it was when she used to fly to London that she first heard of the cookery school, Le Cordon Bleu, when she decided to move to the city and embark on a one-year intensive course. “Growing up near Cologne in Germany, the idea of running a traditional patisserie shop didn’t

appeal to me and I knew I had to make the move if I wanted to specialise in sugar craft,” she tells me over coffee and one of her scrumptious red velvet cupcakes. Course completed, hotel kitchens became her training ground before she won her first cake decorating job for Konditor & Cook, a German-owned cake company with shops across London. “That was when I was first introduced to wacky colours and the possibilities of what you can do with sugar, marzipan and icing.” Peggy then went on to work for a catering company called Rhubarb where she won critical acclaim for her designs and became the cake maker to the stars, with commissions from Elton John, Kate Moss and Stella McCartney. Deciding to go it alone, she turned her home into semi-industrial premises and concentrated on bespoke cakes as well as creating confectionery for her high-end clients

such as Fortnum & Mason. Little did Peggy know that the 2008 financial crash was just around the corner. “Wedding budgets got cut and the competition was growing; I knew then that I needed a change in direction,” she reflects. Ever the fighter,

It is quite the Instagram sensation she looked into making her dream of owning a cake shop a reality. “I had been approached two years previously by Helen Franks of Grosvenor about potential premises in the area but nothing quite fitted the bill. Then, at the Belgravia Christmas Market in 2009, I saw the to let sign for the corner shop of 116 Ebury Street and I instantly knew it was the one. In the New Year my husband and I, who also works with me, put in an offer which was accepted. We were thrilled even though we didn’t

have a business plan!” Fast forward six years and Peggy’s shop is a huge success, and she also has a cookery school academy that’s across the road from the shop. When I visit in September there’s a photographer taking photos of the displays – Peggy tells me it is quite the Instagram sensation – locals are sitting outside basking in the last of the summer sun and enjoying her creations and clients are placing orders for special occasions. There’s such a buzz, it’s no wonder when I ask Peggy what she likes most about her job, she replies, “The variation”. And with plans on the horizon to expand the academy, a Crystal and Candy Christmas collection complete with pink Santa Clauses, and releasing a new book in the New Year, she’s certainly not resting on her laurels. @peggyporschenofficial 116 Ebury Street, SW1W 9QQ, 020 7730 1316, peggyporschen.com 7

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Centre stage The Journal takes a look at two of the most international art fairs that are taking place this month Rebecca Wallersteiner & francesca lee Spotlight on… Frieze London Frieze returns to Regent’s Park for its 14th season from 6 to 9 October, bringing with it more than 300 of the world’s leading galleries and their artists. This year’s fair will be accompanied by the usual big gallery openings, where you can spot celebrity artists, billionaire collectors and the coolest art dealers in the world as the vintage Champagne flows. Although Frieze aims to sell art, it is also a festival with a huge selection of entertainment as well as specialising in showing work by the world’s most cutting-edge galleries and artists. “Frieze has become known for its strong curated sections,” says Victoria Siddall, the fair’s director, “and this year I am particularly excited to see Nicolas Trembley’s selection of artists who changed the conversation in the 1990s.” This new gallery section, The 90s, will recreate key exhibitions of the decade including Wolfgang Tillman’s very first show at Daniel Buchholz’s gallery. As well as welcoming back global art leaders such as Gagosian, there will be specialists in big American

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names such as Jeff Koons and Roy Lichtenstein. In fact, there’s so much to see and do that art aficionados should book out the whole four days especially. To find out more or to book tickets, visit frieze.com

aesthetic of a cabinet of curiosities, PAD launched in 2007 and was one of the first London fair’s to bring art and design under one roof. 2016 brings 66 international galleries to PAD, with 14 newcomers and 52 returning exhibitors. As well as showcasing a panorama of art and design along with contemporary artists, attendees will have the chance to see work that spans thousands of years of history with artefacts dating back to the first millennium BC. It’s one not to miss. To find out more, visit pad-fairs.com

Spotlight on… PAD This year, PAD London is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of being in its landmark location of Berkeley Square. Rooted in the tradition of French decorative arts and the

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Knock

ON WOOD A renowned interior designer, the savviest of businesswomen and a true Belgravian – the Journal meets Joanna Wood emily adams

’m sitting in Joanna Wood’s office in her shop on Pimlico Road, waiting patiently for the busy woman herself. With a client meeting at two, an interview at three and a conference call at four, Joanna is in demand and looking around her office only confirms this. There are shelves and filing cabinets everywhere I look, but even that’s not enough to house the masses of projects the team are currently working on. With five different companies to her name and 25 years of experience in the business, I’m intrigued to find out more about the woman in charge. I’ve been given Joanna’s book Interiors for Living to look at while I wait, a compilation of different projects she’s worked on. I’m reading her close friend and fellow designer David Linley’s foreword which describes her as “an effervescent personality to which people gravitate”, when she flies through the door, cooing “hello, hello” and apologising profusely. “I’m so sorry,” she cries, “I’ve just been on site,” which is when I notice Joanna’s smart, well-dressed appearance, which is finished off with a pair of hard weather boots covered in mud and dust. I had wondered if the woman in charge may just sit back and relax

and enjoy her success, but I couldn’t be more wrong. When people come to Joanna Wood, there’s only one person they’re interested in seeing, and rightly so. Joanna has earned her reputation at the top of her field – but her love of interiors started in her childhood. “I was the one who built camps and changed my room around. I was the one asking for wallpaper for my birthday when I was 11,” she jokes. Joking aside, even though Joanna didn’t actively pursue a career in interior design, she single-handedly set up her business at the age of 23. “I was ridiculously young and had ridiculously little experience,” she tells me. She studied business studies and a secretarial course after her A Levels, worked in PR, then in Geneva for the United Nations and in publishing before a job opened up in the interiors department at Asprey. “They needed someone who could speak French, which I could so I got a job way above my fighting weight, and the rest is history.”

Starting out in the spare bedroom of her flat, she took on every job going until she landed her first big project that was on a grand mews near Eaton Square. “From there it snowballed,” she admits. Now, along with her business partner Andrew Buchanan, they touch base with pretty much every project and there’s a lot going on. I ask Joanna what her average day is like. “In a

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word: frantic. I am never bored and hopefully never boring,” she laughs. Joanna has lived in Belgravia since 1985 in a number of roads from Ebury Street to Chester Row, but what made her settle here? “Back then Pimlico Road was hip and funky,” she remembers. “There was

“I am steeped in Belgravia,” she declares, and I can’t argue with that still a launderette, and there were quite a few iconic people here like Jane Churchill, Neill Campbell, and Nicholas Haslam. It was a corner of London filled with antiques and boho designers. Lord Snowdon used to walk down the street to the taxi man’s café. It was a real mix.”

Now she’s building her own house near Elizabeth Street, the ultimate achievement in the area. “I am steeped in Belgravia,” she declares, and I can’t argue with that. I haven’t met anyone who champions this area more than Joanna. “I absolutely love that you’re right in the middle of London but it’s got such a village atmosphere. You say good morning to people and you wave at them.” As we chat, I continue to flick through the pages of Joanna’s book and she talks me through some of the projects. “I’ve been very lucky and I’ve done some wonderful things in my life. The restoration of Carlton House Terrace was an extraordinary feat. We had a team of 11 people working on it. The management was massive.” Looking at each one, I’m astounded by the variation in styles. From ultra-modern, slick, minimal designs to the cosiest of

traditional English country homes, the styles are unrecognisable as coming from one company. “I’m a great believer in doing the right thing for the client and we’re very proud that we can achieve different styles,” she explains. “I could be doing a contemporary penthouse in the morning and a 17th century property in the afternoon. It keeps the team very fresh and alert. Everyone learns new skills sets all the time. “Interior design is not about putting frills on cushions and saying ‘this pink, not that pink’,” she continues. “It’s about being thoroughly organised and professional as well.” I’ve only spent half an hour in just Joanna’s company but I wholeheartedly agree with David Linley – people will gravitate towards this outstanding woman for years to come. 48a Pimlico Road, SW1W 8LP, 020 7730 5064, joannawood.co.uk 11

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[LIFESTYLE] Foodie fashion

Whoever decided that shops needed cafés and restaurants is a winner in our books and we’re more than happy that the trend has stuck. Sloane Street’s fashion hub Boutique 1 has just opened April’s Café inside its store, a restaurant created by Bistrotheque’s Pablo Flack and David Waddington. The menu includes crayfish, chicory, blood orange and fennel salad as well as pink beef, heritage tomatoes and wild garlic – perfect for a shopping pit stop if you ask us. April’s Cafe at Boutique 1, 127-128 Sloane Street, SW1X 9AS, 020 7118 0111, boutique1.com

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food & drink

Yes chef!

Pavilion Road’s muchloved restaurant Searcy’s has welcomed a new executive chef to its kitchen in the form of Franck Jeandon. Franck has built up a wealth of experience at a range of fine-dining restaurants including Coq d’Argent and The Wallace Collection as well as lecturing at Le Cordon Bleu. We look forward to seeing what he comes up with at Searcy’s. 30 Pavilion Road, SW1X 0HJ, 020 7823 9212, 30pavilionroad.co.uk

New restaurants and tasty treats in the local area

Zelman Meats at Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols’ everchanging fifth floor of food has got a new brand in residency. Zelman Meats, from the team behind Burger & Lobster, has started it several-monthlong stint on the top floor. Bringing along its fuss free menu with high quality beef and its signature naked and toasted oysters, there’s no reason not to pop in – those generously truffled chips are going to eat themselves. 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ, 020 7235 5250, zelmanmeats.com / harveynichols.com

sugar, sugar

Lavinia Davolio was onto a winner when she said goodbye to a high-flying career in banking for a future in food. The result was Lavolio, an oh-so sweet luxury confectionery brand. Each Lavolio tin comes with handmade and delicate sugar-spun shells filled with every flavour under the sun. £12, available from Harvey Nichols and La Bottega, as well as online at lavolio.com

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knives and forks at the ready We get the lowdown on London Restaurant Festival and find out how Belgravia’s establishments are getting involved FRANCESCA LEE

aking place across the city this October, London Restaurant Festival is the perfect excuse to ditch the diet and make the most of what the capital has to offer. There are 350 restaurants taking part, offering the perfect opportunity to try new food and eateries. As well as special events, restaurants are getting creative and organising everything from chefhosted lunches to restaurant-hopping tours. With some of the events already sold out, take a look at the festival’s website for all that it has to offer to make sure you don’t miss out. If, however, you don’t want to step foot outside of Belgravia, you’ll be pleased to know that two of the area’s finest restaurants – Pétrus and Il Convivio – are also taking part. Pétrus is offering its Il Convivio

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customers four courses with a glass of Champagne on arrival for £45, available for lunch Monday-Friday, and Monday-Wednesday 6.30-7pm, 9.30-10.30pm. Cornish fish, herb gnocchi and slow roasted suckling pig are on the menu, and with two out of the three desserts comprising chocolate, chocoholics will

be delighted. Meanwhile, Il Convivio is running a special set menu during the whole festival with two courses and a glass of Prosecco for £29, or £34 for three courses. Starters include mixed seafood soup and 18-month cured ham, while mains such as spaghetti with a spicy plum tomato sauce and buffalo mozzarella and slow roasted pork certainly make our mouths water. And with a rich, dark chocolate torte with a mixed berry sorbet, it’s bound to make the autumn/winter transition

that much easier – you know where to find us! Pétrus, 1 Kinnerton Street, SW1X 8EA, 020 7592 1609, gordonramsayrestaurants. com/petrus. Il Convivio, 143 Ebury Street, SW1W 9QN, 020 7730 4099 etruscarestaurants.com/ il-convivio To find out more, visit londonrestaurant festival.com

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oh, nikkei you’re so fine The Journal swaps continents for a taste of the orient without stepping foot outside Belgravia Francesca Lee-rogers

ould you like to try our Thursday cocktail?” the waitress asks me as I take a seat in the basement of UNI, a Japanese and Peruvian fusion restaurant – known as Nikkei – in the heart of Belgravia on Ebury Street. Not one to refuse a good offer, or indeed a cocktail, I’m impressed at the speed the Yuzu Mint Fizz that arrives at my table, even if the colour does resemble something that Shrek might drink. It tastes much better though, I can assure you. The restaurant – which has taken its name from the Japanese word for sea urchin, one of the country’s delicacies – has just unveiled its new menu. The interior, designed by Andrew Martin, is super stylish and offers two very different dining experiences; patrons can either choose from a more formal, intimate experience on the lower ground floor

where they can sit on banquettes around wooden tables or they can watch the chefs cook and opt for a casual meal around the marble sushi bar on the upper floor; either way the restaurant has made the most of the minimal space it has on offer. UNI is the creation of former Nobu chef Rolando Ongcoy and its new menu has been devised by its ambitious head chef, Stalinberg Bergonia, exSushisamba. On first impressions it is extensive, and I soon realise that I’m in danger of having eyes too big for my stomach. However with a little guidance from the waitress, I pick a

range of dishes to sample. The king crab tacos are up first, the shell gives the perfect crunch while the lime, coriander, chilli and spicy miso cuts through the meat and I’m immediately

The creation of former Nobu chef, Rolando Ongcoy left wanting more. Next up is the yellowtail tiradito. The sliced fish is accompanied with a ponzu and lime citrus sauce that gives it a tangy kick while the garnished daikon and beetroot cress provides the plate with some colour. The fish is exceptional but the sauce is slightly overpowering for me. A colourful selection

of sushi, sashimi and maki rolls follow. A word of warning though: the wasabi is pungent. The feast is not yet over and a tapas portion of tofu arrives at the table, followed by lamb chops and a side of chargrilled asparagus, served with Yuzu infused oil and sea salt, two of the restaurant’s speciality dishes. The lamb reminds me of a summer barbecue while the asparagus is packed with flavour. A chocolate fondant and citrus sorbet is an indulgent way to end the meal. All in all, we’re fans of the new menu and you’re sure to find us here any day of the week, cocktail in hand, of course. 18a Ebury Street, SW1W 0LS, 020 7730 9267, restaurantuni.com 15

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From Paris with love

Twist and shout

Carolina Bucci has expanded her Twister Luxe collection. Now including bracelets of various widths and stone combinations, there’s more choice than ever before. And with a variety of colours, you can be sure to match one to every outfit. The designs are priced from £7,830 to £52,275. 4 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8JU, 020 7838 9977, carolinabucci.com

“I am not French, I am Parisian – 1,000 per cent,” says Christian Louboutin. That phrase couldn’t be more apt for his new A/W collection, Plan de Paris. The print that’s in the style of vintage Parisian maps has been created in the designer’s studio in the heart of the city’s 1st arrondissement. Now that’s what we call capital chic. 23 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8LB, 0843 227 4322, eu.christianlouboutin.com

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fashion news

October style news at your fingertips

the stars are coming out tonight

This month is Donna Ida’s 10-year anniversary of working in the fashion industry. She has also launched her new A/W collection, To The Moon & Back. With dark midnight hues and playful prints, the range is inspired by the beauty of the night sky. Donna tells us: “It represents my direction for A/W. When I started Donna Ida, I never imagined that a decade later I would be unveiling my eighth collection.” 40 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9NZ, donnaida.com

The gloves are on

Now that autumn is upon us, it’s time to take stock of our winter wardrobes. That’s not without adding to them, of course. Our luck is in store as luxury British glove brand Gizelle Thornton is now stocked in Elliot Rhodes. Think designs with Liberty prints, delicate bows, ruched stitching and fur embellishment. With only a set number of gloves made per style, they’re limited edition too. Stocked in Elliot Rhodes, 55 Duke of York Square, SW3 4LY, 020 7730 4000, elliotrhodes.com

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A drink for the skin

After the summer, skin can be left feeling dry, especially with the change in weather. Luckily Murad has come to the rescue with its Hydro-Dynamic Quenching Essence that contains Mexican blue agave leaf extract, as well as a botanical blend of watermelon, apple and lentil, which all aim to help retain the skin’s moisture and boost hydration levels. £59.50 for 30ml, murad.co.uk

Memory lane

Eight & Bob has launched its Mémoires de Mustique fragrance. Not only is the island synonymous with exclusivity but it’s also a retreat for celebrities. It’s no surprise then that Eight & Bob’s creator Albert Fouquet visited Mustique and was so inspired that he decided to create a scent. Unfortunately he passed away before it was finished but the team reprised the formula and realised Albert’s dream. Think fresh and fruity. £115 for 100ml, available exclusively at Harvey Nichols, harveynichols.com

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health & beauty All the latest beauty releases

Sleeping beauty

Natura Bissé has recently launched an extreme night dual treatment. Combining two products – Diamond Extreme Oil and Diamond Extreme Mask – it aims to combat the signs of ageing. Working together, the highly concentrated ingredients help to regenerate the skin by reaching the deepest layers, all while you’re sleeping – now that’s what we call beauty sleep. Aimed at those over 30, it can also be repeated throughout the year as an intensive treatment. £127 Diamond Extreme Oil for 30ml, £87 Diamond Extreme Mask for 75ml, naturabisse.com

The science of staying young

Long days, late nights and lack of sleep are just some of the effects of overdoing it and these factors, along with many others, have an impact on the skin. Swiss grooming brand Cellcosmet and Cellmen has launched a new 12 day treatment called UltraCell Intensive to help combat these stresses on the skin. Using one phial for 12 days, its aim is to leave the skin looking detoxified, revitalised and firm, meaning that in less than two weeks, you’ll be looking on top form. £335, cellcosmet.co.uk

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TRIED & TESTED The Journal discovers how taking some time out for an hour or two is sometimes all you need as a pick-me-up Francesca Lee-rogers

very once in a while it’s important to take a step back and make sure you give your body an MOT. Now that the summer is over and the majority of Belgravians are back, it’s time to sort out any slight niggles, treat yourself or give yourself some TLC while you get back into the swing of things. That was exactly my thinking when I booked myself into Earthspa, located on Eccleston Street. Positioned two minutes away from Victoria, the spa is a welcome sanctuary from the chaos of Buckingham Palace Road. The reception area is light and bright and the shelves are stocked with products including Dermalogica and Aromatherapy Associates. I’m led through to the small but perfectly formed Moroccan-inspired waiting lounge where I sit back and unwind from the day in one of the armchairs. The treatment room is larger than expected, there’s some soothing music playing in the background and the 20

start of my deep tissue massage soon awakens me. As the massage begins on my shoulders, I quickly realise the extent of my aches and pains. There’s more tension than a Labour party

the treatment, it’s as though there’s a whole new space between my shoulder blades and it’s such a relief that some of my muscles have loosened and knots have disappeared.

There’s more tension than a labour party meeting massage bed, complete with fluffy towels galore, mean that I immediately want to envelop myself in it. I tell the therapist that it may be difficult to raise me from my slumber. Luckily, the

meeting. As soon as a knot is pressed down, another one pops up somewhere else. My therapist realises this and dedicates more time to my back before working on the rest of my body. At the end of

It’s no wonder the therapist advises regular preventative treatments. Same time, next week? Yes, please! Chantrey House, 4 Eccleston Street, SW1W 9LN, 020 7823 6226, earthspa.co.uk

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new creative hub for retailers and designers at Eccleston Place has been granted planning permission by Westminster City Council. The development, put forward by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, has been designed by architects BuckleyGrayYeoman and will provide 80,000 sq ft of shops, co-working spaces and eateries, all arranged around a landscaped courtyard. The site, which is situated near All images courtesy of Grosvenor

Victoria Coach Station, will see four buildings reconfigured and refurbished to create the new space. A new pedestrian route from Ebury Street to the courtyard is also planned which will connect the development with the retail already available on Elizabeth Street. The new walkway will help bring together the whole of Belgravia, making it more accessible to both visitors and residents. Along with cafĂŠs and restaurants, retail space will be available for

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up-and-coming designers and makers and there will also be co-working spaces for a mixture of creative businesses, as well as a boutique fitness space. The privately managed courtyard will also be a flexible event space for the local community to enjoy. Architect BuckleyYeomanGray already works with a number of high profile clients including Barclay’s, Aviva, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Channel 5 and is keen to build on the existing character of the area for this project. It plans to refurbish each building throughout and create new shop fronts at ground level ‘to activate the streetscape’. As with all of Grosvenor’s previous developments and projects in the area, staying sensitive to the original buildings and now infamous aesthetic of Belgravia is of the utmost importance. Director of Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, Anna Farnes has commented on the agreed planning permission and said: “This is a really exciting opportunity to convert an 24

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underused space in South Belgravia into a creative hub for entrepreneurs and independent retailers. This new place – for visitors, workers and residents – will play an important part in contributing to the diverse and creative character of the area.”

Staying sensitive to the original buildings is of the utmost importance Director of BuckleyGrayYeoman, Paul White, also added: “The Eccleston Place development draws on the surrounding Belgravia street pattern to create life and activity in a currently under-used group of buildings. The development will centre around a courtyard on a new pedestrian route through the centre of the block, creating a tranquil, pleasant place populated by small businesses, start-ups, retailers, cafes, designers and makers.” grosvenorlondon.com

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RESIDENTS’ CULTURE Sue Liberman brings us her monthly Belgravian musings

vents at St Paul’s Church in Knightsbridge are always fabulous. For those of you who attended St Paul’s Welcome Back Garden Party on Thursday 8 September, I’m sure you’ll all agree it was a wonderful evening. It was great fun; there were lovely people in attendance and yummy canapés and drinks to be had. The next go-to event for your diaries is St Paul’s Foundation Celebrity Christmas Carol Service and tickets are already selling fast. This is taking place on Tuesday 6 December, 2016 at 6.30pm. With just over two months to go, it is the perfect way to kick off the festive season in style where you can enjoy fabulous music, festive readings, chilled Champagne, canapés, mince pies and hot mulled wine. Hugh Bonneville (Lord Grantham of Downton Abbey) and other celebrities will be entertaining us with some fun readings on the night, plus there will be music

Although it’s only October, it’s important to plan ahead so you don’t miss out on the Celebrity Christmas Carol Service at St Paul’s

from the renowned choir of St Paul’s Knightsbridge Festival Choir and the children from Knightsbridge School. For those of you who attended last year’s carol service, I’m sure you’ll all agree it was a wonderful evening with fabulous readings from the many celebrities who attended and Christmas carols were heartily sang by all. The Champagne reception that followed the Carol Service was the perfect end to a perfect evening. St Paul’s looked truly magical on the night and was totally packed. The

evening is always hugely supported by all residents, traders and businesses in the area. Tickets for the evening will be in high demand so if you would like to attend, its website is now open for ticket sales: spkb.org/thefoundation-carol-service. Trader news We’d all like to welcome Alison Cork to Motcomb Street who aside from being one of the presenters of the TV programme Cowboy Builders is often referred to as the British Martha Stewart. Interiors

entrepreneur and local resident Alison Cork is taking an office at 23a Motcomb Street. Her three floors above Christian Louboutin will be transformed into an interiors hub, from which she will run her furniture showroom and her interiors portal alisonathome.co.uk. Alison said, “It’s been a dream of mine to live and work in Belgravia, and I’m thrilled to be doing just that. I hope people will feel free to come and see our wonderful and affordable furniture.” Until next month…

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

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As the

romans do Eat, sleep, spa, and repeat, at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath Francesca Lee-rogers

ath is one of the most famous and fashionable British spa towns, and the only one that has a natural working thermal spa. So well-known are its hot springs that the city gets its name from the Roman baths themselves. Not only are the baths a World Heritage Site, Jane Austen was a notable Bath resident (it’s even possible to stay in the former novelist’s home), and it demonstrates one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the UK. This is especially evident in the form of the famous Grade I-listed Royal Crescent, designed by architect John Wood, the Younger. Built between 1767 and 1774, it consists of a row of 30 terraced houses in a curvature and their stone façade remains much the same as when they were first constructed. As there is no through traffic, the crescent is in a peaceful position as the city centre is a five to 10-minute walk away and mainly comprises residential homes. It overlooks a lawn and part of Victoria Park and its location has long had famous associations, with literary critic Mrs Elizabeth Montagu once saying: “The beautiful situation of the crescent cannot be understood by any comparison with anything in any town whatsoever.” 28

In the row of Georgian buildings is The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, featuring 45 individual rooms and suites altogether, a swimming pool and spa and an acre of perfectly manicured garden. Such is the grandeur of the five-star hotel that it’s rumoured to be popular with celebrities including Johnny Depp, the Rolling Stones and U2, and it has also been featured in films including The Duchess, starring Keira Knightley. Upon arrival, the porter takes care of any immediate

“The beautiful situation of the crescent cannot be understood by any comparison with anything in any town whatsoever” – Elizabeth Montagu, 1780 requirements while I’m struck by the incredible homely feel. Next to the entrance is the main drawing room that features sumptuous

sofas and luxurious furnishings, while light floods in through the expansive window. As I visit during the winter, an open fire is crackling and a guest and his dog are making the most of the cosy setting, with the latter catching 40 winks by the armchair (the hotel is also petfriendly in parts). My stay for the night is in a Classic Suite in a separate building that backs on to the crescent. This means I can admire the architecture from the balcony and make the most of the garden view. Along with classic antique furniture, the room has been brought up to date with modern pieces and appliances and the home-from-home feel of the hotel is once again reflected in the suite. Luckily for me, the 3 AA awardwinning Rosette Dower House Restaurant is located underneath my room and is the perfect place

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for indulging. Executive head chef David Campbell, who was previously the head chef for the England rugby team, states that presentation and ingredients are among the key aspects of his culinary success and I’m more than

eager to try the ‘Taste of the Crescent’ sixcourse dining menu. First of all though, it’s important to whet my appetite, so I opt for a glass of fizz in the adjacent Montagu Bar & Champagne Lounge. Back in the restaurant, and I start to work my way through the courses. The stand out dish is a duck egg with pea, mushroom and herb velouté, crispy chicken skin, ham and croutons – it melts in my mouth. I’m a sugar fiend so wherever I dine my eyes automatically descend to the end of the menu. The deconstructed banoffee pie with caramelised banana chunks, banana sorbet, cream cheese coated biscuit crumb and caramelised popcorn

exceeds my high standards. Just in case six courses isn’t enough, a selection of petit fours to accompany coffee mean that although I declare to the waiter that I couldn’t manage another bite, I find room. After all, who could turn down a strawberry ice cream ball coated in white chocolate, salted caramel fudge and a mojito macaron? A fulfilling meal equals a good night’s sleep for me and after breakfast, I’m ready to check out the new facilities at The Spa & Bath House. Put it this way, if you don’t manage to get to the Roman baths, you won’t be disappointed with what’s on offer at the hotel. The 12-metre heated pool is housed in a cathedral-like building with gothic windows and is unlike any spa I’ve been to before. Barrel hot tubs give an additional quirky touch while the steam room, sauna and treatment rooms complete the whole spa package. I find it easy to while the hours away before leaving to head back to London feeling like a new person. Room rates for The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa start from £265 night for a Classic Double on a B&B basis. 16 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LS, 01225 823 333. To find out more about The Royal Crescent Hotel, visit royalcrescent.co.uk 29

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 77-79 Ebury 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

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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

Health & Wellbeing

Motcombs 26 Motcomb Street 020 7235 6382 motcombs.co.uk Tomtom Mess Hall 14 Eccleston Street 020 7730 1845 Enoteca Turi 87 Pimlico Road SW1W 8PH 020 7730 3663 enotecaturi.com

Home & Culture

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[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

Bodydoctor A bespoke personal training and nutrition clinic in Belgravia. Eaton Square 020 7235 2211 bodydoctor.com

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Luminaire Arts 19 Grosvenor Place SW1X 7HT 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

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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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[MOVING SERVICES]

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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

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

[POST OFFICE]

Post Office 6 Eccleston Street 0845 722 3344

[TRAVEL & hotels]

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Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel 21 Lowndes Street 020 7823 1234

Platinum Interiors 07721 727 072 platinuminteriorslondon.com

Jumeirah Carlton Tower Cadogan Place 020 7235 1234

Passepartout Homes Ltd +32 50 69 99 10 passepartout-homes.com info@passepartout-homes.com The Hari 20 Chesham Place 020 7858 0100 thehari.com

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 R Chocolate London 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

[BULLION BROKER] Sharps Pixley Limited 54 St James's Street 020 7871 0532 sharpspixley.com

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[SECURITY]

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

Cliveden Place, Belgravia SW1 An immaculate Belgravia town house With excellent accommodation, a large well-designed garden to the rear and unusually a lift throughout the building, this magnificient house has been carefully designed to create fantastic space for a family as well as ample storage. Master bedroom suite, 3 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, kitchen, passenger lift, garden. Grade II Listed. EPC: C. Approximately 259 sq m (2,795 sq ft). Freehold

Guide price: £6,700,000

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

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Wilton Row, Belgravia SW1 Immaculate three bedroom mews house

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

A contemporary and well presented three bedroom house ideally located in a stunning private mews with security barrier and warden. 3 bedrooms, 3 en suite bathrooms, reception room, kitchen with dining area, dressing room, guest cloakroom, utility room, 2 spaces for parking, mews warden. EPC: B. Available 232 sq m (2,506 sq ft). Available furnished Guide price: £3,250 per week

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The lights are always switched on

Change is a good thing as the Journal finds out when talking to James Bailey of Henry & James francesca lee-rogers

hen we last saw James Bailey, chief executive of Henry & James on Motcomb Street back in February, he was on fine form – in fact, he is known in the area for his positive outlook, friendly persona and straight-talking attitude. Despite the many changes affecting the property market over the last six months, including Britain leaving the European Union, James remains his same upbeat self. “Although the majority of people in Central London voted to remain, I’ve found the actual feeling is that we’ve made the right decision and Britain has made a firm stance and put itself back on the map,” he tells me. James goes on to say that now autumn has arrived and we’re fresh on the back of the success of the Olympics and the Paralympics, it has sent one of the many positive messages to the rest of the world. “It shows that our economy is strong – we’re the fifth in the world – and we can afford to fund the training. It wouldn’t surprise me if we went further up in the ranks either.” In the last three months, Henry & James has been completing deals from £1-£15 million, to a very international market. “We’ve sold to French, Spanish, Czechs and Middle Eastern buyers,” says James. Now that the sales and lettings departments are under one roof, it means that the teams are working more closely than ever before. “Sales, lettings and property management work together as a full circle, which is conducive to being in the same office.” James describes the agency as “old fashioned but with a modern 34

“Sales, lettings and property management work together as a full circle, which is conducive to being in the same office” attitude”. An example of this is when one of James’ team popped round to drop some milk off in a nearby property that they manage when they found out that the client was coming back from Australia for a while. “It’s this attention to detail that our clients appreciate and it makes us stand out from the crowd, and in turn they keep coming back to us.”

With the current works including the redevelopment of The Pantechnicon taking place on Motcomb Street, James is looking forward to its facelift being completed. “It’s going to regenerate the street and I envisage that it’s going to be the epicentre of eating, drinking and entertaining in the area. “As well as passing trade, there are some wonderful hotels on the doorstep that bring new people here. That, along with the Belgravian regulars, means that I can’t walk down the street without saying ‘hi’ to someone – and that’s what I love most about working at Henry & James.” 1 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8JX, 020 7235 8861, henryandjames.co.uk

savills.co.uk

1 IMMACULATELY PRESENTED LATERAL FLAT WITH BEAUTIFUL GARDEN VIEWS eaton square, sw1 Grade II* listed ø entrance hall ø reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom suite ø 2 further bedroom suites ø utility room ø lift ø porter ø 263 sq m (2,832 sq ft)

Savills Sloane Street Richard Dalton rdalton@savills.com

020 7730 0822 Price on application Leasehold, approximately 67 years remaining

WILTON ROW, BELGRAVIA SW1X

£2,750,000

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• TWO ENSUITE BEDROOMS • RECEPTION AND DINING AREA • SEPARATE KITCHEN • • PRIVATE PARKING • UTILITY ROOM • QUIET BELGRAVIA LOCATION • LONG LEASE •

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WEST EATON PLACE, BELGRAVIA SW1X

£1,095 PER WEEK • MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE • SECOND DOUBLE BEDROOM • SEPARATE SHOWER ROOM • • RECEPTION ROOM • EAT IN KITCHEN • LIFT • INCLUSIVE OF RENT HEATING AND HOT WATER • EPC C • 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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Ashley Gardens, Westminster SW1

ÂŁ1,625,000

A three bedroom apartment quietly located in this sought after red brick mansion block in the heart of Westminster. Located on the fourth floor, the apartment has recently undergone complete renovation. The accommodation has a natural flow with well-balanced rooms, a good sense of volume and an abundance of character features. EPC rating D. Approximately 1,184 sq ft (110 sq m). Three double bedrooms | Bathroom | Shower room | Reception Room | Kitchen | Guest Cloakroom | Lift | Porter

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77-79 Ebury Street, London SW1W 0NZ sothebysrealty.co.uk +44 20 7495 9580 | london@sothebysrealty.co.uk

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Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1

£4,950,000

Finished to the highest specification, this Eaton Place home is located on one of the most sought after streets in the area. The apartment provides exceptional living accommodation with great proportions, featuring a spacious kitchen / breakfast room and a large master bedroom and two further bedrooms on the upper floor. EPC rating D. Approximately 1,990 sq ft (184 sq m). Master bedroom with dressing area and en suite bathroom | 2 further bedrooms | 2 further shower rooms | Reception room Kitchen/breakfast room | Direct lift access

Leasehold approximately 90 years

© 2016 UK Sotheby’s International Realty. All rights reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty is a registered trademark licensed to UK Sotheby’s International Realty in the UK. Each offïce is independently owned and operated. All information non - contractual, approximate and subject to error, change and withdrawal without notice. Rent excludes administration fees. Please contact our offïces who can provide this information.

Ormonde Gate, Chelsea SW3

ÂŁ3,950,000

Enjoying beautiful views over the gardens of Burton Court, this well presented two bedroom apartment occupies the first and second floors of this prestigious address in the heart of Chelsea. The property offers well-proportioned accommodation throughout, high ceilings and period features with sweeping views over Burtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Court from the grand reception room. EPC rating F. Approximately 1,652 sq ft (154 sq m). Master bedroom with en suite bathroom | Second bedroom | Reception room | Dining room | Kitchen | Utility room | Two guest cloakrooms

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77-79 Ebury Street, London SW1W 0NZ sothebysrealty.co.uk +44 20 7495 9580 | london@sothebysrealty.co.uk

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Chester Street, Belgravia SW1

£3,750 per week

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, roomy and bright bedrooms, lots of storage and the possibility of staff quarters on lower ground floor. EPC rating E. Approximately 3,496 sq ft (352 sq m). Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom | Four further bedrooms | Four further bathrooms | Drawing room Dining room | Reception room | Kitchen | Utility room | Garden | Terrace

Available unfurnished for a long let

Beauchamp Place

Knightsbridge SW3

ÂŁ1,395,000 leasehold

A fantastic Pied a Terre or rental investment, this spacious 1 bedroom 1st floor apartment has been newly refurbished to an excellent standard within this well maintained building benefiting from use of the lift & porter services. EPC rating D

Knightsbridge & Belgravia

020 7235 8090

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Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Close

Knightsbridge SW1X

A beautifully presented freehold house which benefits from 2 double bedrooms & a south facing patio. Located in an extremely quiet location behind the ever popular Kinnerton Street. EPC rating C

ÂŁ1,995, 000 freehold Knightsbridge & Belgravia

020 7235 8090

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Ebury Street

Knightsbridge SW1W

£2,000 per week

A newly refurbished, interior designed ground & lower ground floor 3 bedroom duplex in Belgravia benefiting from state-of-the-art technology & design, wood flooring & a south facing garden.

£8,666.66 per month

EPC rating B Knightsbridge & Belgravia

020 7235 3530

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Additional tenant charges apply: Tenancy agreement fee: £222 (inc. VAT) References per tenant including credit check: £60 (inc. VAT) References per guarantor including credit check: £60 (inc. VAT) Inventory check (approx. £100 – £250 inc. VAT dependent on property size) chestertons.com/property-to-rent/applicable-fees

E ATOSTREET N S Q UA RE, SW3 BASiL SW3 E G E R TO N three T Ebedroom R R AC S W 3maintained mansion building in the heart of Knightsbridge. An immaculately presented flat in E this, beautifully Stunning third floor apartment overlooking Eaton Square gardens in Belgravia. The flat has been interior designed The building is ideally located for Harrods and the shops and restaurants of the area, and moments from Knightsbridge to a highpenthouse standard and is located at theSquare southarranged end of Eaton Sloane Square. Furnished. 9692000 sq ft sq ft. Stunning overlooking Brompton across Square the fourthclose floor to of this Victorian building. Unfurnished. underground station. • Three TwoBedrooms Double Bedrooms

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• Lift • En Suite Bathroom • Kitchen ■ ■ Entrance Hall/Dining Area

• H & HW■■ 1397 incl sq ft

• Additional staff flat • Cloakroom • Balcony • Two •• Four Bedroomswith Dining • Dining • Balconies Porter • Use of Reception Area Room • Shower Room Square Gardens Two Bathrooms ■ ■ ■ Loft Storage Area ■ EE rating E (by sep neg) • Kitchen • Garden Terrace • Reception • Three Bathrooms

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Kitchen/Breakfast Room £1,395 per week + fees £3,250 per week + fees £3,300,000 Subject to Contract ■ ■

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Porter Lift

• EE Rating D • Lift • EE Rating C

Share of Freehold

EATON SQUARE, BELGRAVIA, SW1W A spectacular house designed by acclaimed and highly influential designer Nicky Haslam of NH Design, that has been meticulously refurbished to a breathtaking standard and is the epitome of city living chic. This white stucco fronted period house, extending to 2,253 sqft (209.31 sqm) is wonderfully positioned on Eaton Square, in the heart of Belgravia, and adjacent to Knightsbridge. One can enjoy peaceful fresh air, on the sun-trapped terrace and residents also have access to the private manicured gardens and green spaces of Eaton Square itself.

020 7580 2030 WWW.ROKSTONE.COM 5 Dorset Street, London, W1U 6QJ enquiries@rokstone.com

Price: £4,250,000 »» Nicky Haslam Design »» Period house »» Three floors »» Access to Eaton Square gardens »» 2,253 sq ft »» Leasehold

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Chester Square, SW1

One of the most impressive newly refurbished houses in Belgravia with a lift and double garage.

ÂŁ29,500,000 Freehold

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959 james.forbes@struttandparker.com

The Knightsbridge, SW7

A superb south facing two bedroom lateral apartment with balcony, underground park space, gym/spa and 24 hr concierge and security.

ÂŁ6,500,000 Leasehold

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959 paul.gransbury@struttandparker.com JSA Savills 020 7824 9020

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Queen Anne’s Gate, SW1

A magnificent Grade I listed Queen Anne House, newly refurbished and meticulously designed to create a substantial family home with open views over St James’s Park.

£22,000,000 Freehold

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959 james.forbes@struttandparker.com

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