Belgravia Residents' Journal January 2017 by Runwild Media Group

Resident’s Journal JanUARY 2017 • Issue 56

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Dear Resident, It’s a new year, and for some, this translates to a new you. That’s what we’re told in droves each time 1 January commences. Hopefully you’ve not fallen off the bandwagon with your New Year’s resolutions just yet, but if you’re looking for some motivation as well as some pampering this month, why not flick to our health and wellbeing pages, starting from page 17. Elsewhere, if you’re not quite into pre- or detoxing just yet, we bring you the latest food news on page 20 and review Mango Tree on page 24. And if you’re looking to invest this year, why not take a read of Colin Hampden-White’s feature on page 22 about investment in whisky? Who said January was boring after all? Happy New Year!

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

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tropical prints

If you’re already dreaming of sunnier climes, then fret not as Cloe Cassandro has just the ticket for you. Inspired by Bali, her signature silk crinkle has been updated with easy-to-wear shirts, semi-sheer jumpsuits, and maxi wrap dresses for Spring/Summer 2017. Now all we need is a plane ticket to Bali. Available at Heidi Klein, 257 Pavilion Road, SW1X 0BP, heidiklein.com, Baar & Bass and online via cloecassandro.com

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Tom Kerridge is to open his first London restaurant in Knightsbridge this month. Replacing The Rib Room that has been at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower since 1961, we can’t wait to find out more about the new eatery. If, in the meantime, you’re looking for cooking inspiration, check out his new book Dopamine Diet, which is out this month (£20). For more food and drink news, turn to page 20.

Our round-up of fashion news, events and more culture vulture

After a sell-out premiere in 2016 at the Royal Court Theatre, Caryl Churchill’s criticallyacclaimed play Escaped Alone is returning for a two-week run. The play revolves around three old friends and a neighbour who are enjoying summery afternoons in a backyard drinking tea. That’s until a catastrophe happens. Book your tickets to find out more. 25 January – 11 February, Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, SW1W 8AS, 020 7565 5000, royalcourttheatre.com 4

rock on

Beat the January blues with The Classic Rock Show this month at Cadogan Hall. Following a huge success over the past few years of the 20 Greatest Guitar Riffs tours, the eagerly awaited new show, the A-Z of Rock, hits Belgravia. Performing the greatest songs that include Aerosmith to Eric Clapton, The Eagles to Queen, it’s definitely one not to miss. 27 January, from £27.50, Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ, 020 7730 4500, cadoganhall.com

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hairdresser to the stars Award-winning MBE Errol Douglas talks world domination with the Journal FRANCESCA LEE-ROGERS

Illustration by Russ Tudor

rrol Douglas London has become somewhat of an institution in Belgravia. Not only has the hairdressing salon become synonymous with celebrities, diplomats and even Royals alike, the man behind such a well-heeled following, Errol, is one of the key characters that makes Belgravia so special. When he’s not attending award ceremonies at Grosvenor House, styling a catwalk show or jetting around the world, he’s found in his salon on the cobbled Motcomb Street. Born into a large busy household in the east end of London in 1964, Errol was one of five boys. “I wanted to be a hairdresser from a very young age, my brothers were maths orientated but I have always had a creative streak and design influence. Rather than buying toys, I spent all my spare money on fashion magazines, studying fashion shoots while my mum used to shout at

me because I left them lying all over the house,” he reminisces with the Journal. After starting his career at Roger Harts at the age 14 as a junior, he completed his training at Neville, and then went on to work for Paul Edmonds in his newly opened salon as creative director where he stayed for eight years, until he opened Errol Douglas London in 1998. The best piece of advice Errol received was to “never take short cuts – if you’re going to do something, do it properly”. His salon certainly takes heed of this advice and has recently been named by Marie Claire as the Salon of the Year for 2017. “It’s wonderful to know that my team’s dedication hasn’t gone unnoticed, and that without them this feat would not have been possible,” he says. Indeed, Errol has won awards plenty including the Fellowship Hairdresser of the Year award, the Ambassador for London Lifestyle Award and even more substantially, an

MBE presented by the Queen for education and services to the hairdressing industry. “To date, this has been my biggest achievement by far

It was a great contrast from when I started out in the industry shampooing the Queen’s hair at Buckingham Palace and was a great contrast from when I started out in the industry shampooing the Queen’s hair at Buckingham Palace as an apprentice.” As well as plans to change the interior of his salon this year with beautiful soft furnishings, wallpaper and splashes of colour, Errol is looking to grow his brand and to expand across London and

internationally, focusing on nurturing new talent in the form of the new acronym that Errol has created called EDGE: Excellence, Design, Guidance and Education. As well as this, Errol mentors young talent and scouts the country as part of Project X. Errol goes on to describe: “My role as a CEO and mentor is to make this an attractive industry to promote career growth and to teach young hairdressers that anything is possible.” Errol is clearly career driven, but what does he do outside of work to relax, I ask. “I practise Bikram yoga. It’s great for the mind, body and soul and inner core strength. “I also love to hike outside of London to places like Surrey, Suffolk, Oxford and Bedfordshire.” That, as well as learning Italian, makes Errol a busy man indeed. 18 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8LB, 020 7235 0110, erroldouglas.com 7

heroes of our time

Gazelli Art House will be given over to five powerful female artists for more than a month in its upcoming group show, an exploration of socio-political change in the past 50 years. Encompassing the work of Nancy Spero, Rebecca Allen and Charlotte Colbert, it is set to be a bold and thought-provoking start to the year. toute seule, 13 January – 26 February, gazelliarthouse.com

Rebecca Allen, Inside, 2016, Virtual Reality Installation, ©Rebecca Allen, Courtesy Gazelli Art House

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art news New work and exhibitions

Goshka Macuga, Frame For Tichy 11, 2013, Courtesy Ofgalerie Rüdiger Schöttle

Haris Epaminonda, Untitled #22 Cg, 2011, Courtesy Of The Artist And Rodeo, London

gazing in wonder In another ambitious group show, Blain|Southern plays on Giorgio de Chirico’s surreal, abstract and intriguing notion of the ‘metaphysical interior’. Sixteen artists who use collage, layered imagery or fragmentation have been brought together in a conscious consideration of time and the unconscious. Curators Simon Moretti and Craig Burnett have quite clearly had great fun with the concept, placing pieces by Lynn Chadwick and Sigmar Polke alongside these contemporary works by Cyprusborn artist Haris Epaminonda and 2008 Turner Prize nominee Goshka Macuga. Revolt of the Sage, until 21 January, blainsouthern.com 8

q&a with David Leiber, partner at David Zwirner Why was Josef Albers so taken with yellow, the subject of this exhibition? Yellow certainly allowed him to focus on the limitless expressive potential of colour and light. Restricting himself to just one colour really seemed to let him explore endless combinations and effects, and to produce illusions of translucency. Could another exhibition of his work come in another decade, titled Blue, Red, or Green? He did indeed go into prolonged investigations of other colours. At our New York gallery, we recently organised a focused investigation of how Albers used black, white and grey-scale throughout his career. How many shades of yellow will be on show? We have yet to tally them all! Naples yellow, goldenrod, mustard, maize, saffron... there were so many available shades that Albers experimented with and applied straight from the tube. He used paints from around 60 different manufacturers. Josef Albers, Sunny Side Up, 13 January – 10 March, davidzwirner.com

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[LIFESTYLE] Keeping it local

Last year saw the unveiling of R Chocolate Boutique on Ebury Street. Designed by Christopher Howe of Pimlico Road’s HOWE, he has created a space that includes soft lighting, down-filled upholstery and natural leather. It’s the ideal place to cosy up, cup of tea and chocolate in hand, of course. 93 Pimlico Road, SW1W 8PH, 020 7730 7987, howelondon.com

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Start the year by investing in a key interiors piece, and we can think of nothing better than a statement bed. This Louis XVI Bed with canopy by designer Alfonso Marina is being stocked in Nicholas Haslam and has a white carved frame and upholstered headboard. £15,975, 202 Ebury Street, SW1W 8UN, 020 7730 0445, nicholashaslam.com

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New Year, new home – take a peek at some of the most fabulous pieces this January

GLOBETROTTER

Those looking to fill their abodes with wares from around the world without clocking up the air miles should look to David Linley for travel-inspired home accessories. The designer’s Girih Collection offers geometric Islamicinspired designs in the form of trinket boxes, candles, rugs and tumblers. The range is available in warm shades of cobalt blue, gold and amber. 60 Pimlico Road, SW1W 8LP, davidlinley.com

FRENCH FANCY

For those of you seeking winter bedroom inspiration, look no further than French luxury home-linen brand Yves Delorme. The new Stella range defines home comfort, offering a selection of white bed linen, towels and bathroom accessories made using sateencotton and embellished with glittering and geometric patterns. A sandalwood scented candle is also available. From £79, 1 Ellis Street, SW1X 9AL, yves delorme.com

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[LIFESTYLE] Worth its weight in Salt

The jewel in the crown

Murex Jewellery had its launch event at Eaton Square Bar at the end of last year. The brand, which is stocked on stilorama.com has a range of beautiful jewellery from necklaces to bracelets, rings to earrings. We love the Arabian Nights Collection that features blue, white and turquoise gemstones set into 18-karat yellow gold – it’s the ultimate finishing touch to any outfit. Arabian Nights Collection from £95, stilorama.com

Forward fashion

Salt, based on Elizabeth Street, is hosting an exclusive Zimmermann pop-up until February. Founder of the store, Stephanie Alameida, has worked with Zimmermann to curate a collection exclusively for the store, which includes a selection from the runway and ready-to-wear collections. Stephanie comments: “We’re so excited to be running this collaboration with Zimmermann and have hand-selected styles specifically for our customers.” Pieces include beautiful signature dresses. Bring on Spring/Summer, we say! From £180, 77 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PJ, saltresortwear.com

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fashion The latest style news from around the area

Donatella Versace gives us a rare insight into her renowned fashion house in her new book, Versace. The illustration-heavy volume serves as both a contemporary and historical archive of everything from Versace runway images to backstage shots, alongside more intimate moments behindthe-scenes at the Italian brand’s design studio. Readers can enjoy photography by Steven Meisel and Mario Testino, as well as written essays by some of the fashion industry’s most respected voices, including W magazine editor-in-chief Stefano Tonchi. £60, rizzoliusa.com

Hibernation at the ready

January is for cosying up at home, slippers on feet, of course, and we can think of none better than this pair by A. Andreassen, which are now stocked exclusively at Harrods. Celebrating the high standards of craft and quality of Scandinavian design, there’s a range of styles to choose from. These felt ones look so comfortable they might need to be prised from our feet to take them off ! From £60, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL, harrods.com

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[5 minutes with…]

NEVENA NIKOLOVA

Fashion designer to celebrities and Royal families the world over, Nevena tells the Journal about switching careers, her Belgravia base and how her attention to detail is second to none I started my business in 2001, creating pieces for celebrities, brides and local and international clients. However, dressmaking has always been a hobby of mine since I was very little. It has grown to such an extent that I moved into my premises on Lowndes Street more than three years ago, which is both my studio and my London base. There is no shopfront though; it is hidden away and is by appointment-only. My career before being a fashion designer was translating and I travelled all over the world learning languages. I went to private school in Germany and then won scholarships to study Scandinavian languages in Norway. I stayed there for three years but always felt there was something missing. That was when I decided to explore my creativity further. I grew up in a 14

very artistic family in Sofia, Bulgaria and my mum was, and is, a very artistic person. She is both a teacher and a talented dressmaker and taught me how to sew in childhood. She has a very knowledgeable aesthetic outlook and as well as making clothes, she used to make everything for our home, from curtains to cushions. It was my mum that inspired me when I found my calling at the age of 27. I wanted to be able to express the individuality of each person and to be able to interpret that into a dress. I carried on working in translating and creating dresses at the same time for two years until I could focus my sole attention on my couture business. It is far more than simply covering a body with a precious piece of clothing. I’m dealing with emotions and it is hard work. I make my clients look fantastic and highlight all the best things about them, which in turn gives them selfconfidence and happiness. My dresses are couture but I wouldn’t rule out a ready-to-wear collection. At present, I make approximately 50 dresses per year, using the most exquisite fabrics. Each

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dress is unique and I’m very focused on the craftsmanship; each piece is a work of art on its own merit. I’m a true perfectionist and notice everything down to the last millimetre. Some garments, such as a wedding dress, may need up to seven fittings but they really do vary and can be as little as two. I won’t commit to anything unless I know I can deliver. I travel all over the world with my work. A lot of my clients have several

properties in different countries so I will fly out to them. Wherever I am, I am in direct contact with my clients and I regularly do Skype fittings – I’m in constant touch. Although home for me is always Belgravia – it is a beautiful place and I’m creating beauty so where better place to be? I love how Belgravia has grand homes yet it still has a community feel. By appointment only, Lowndes Street, SW1 9HX, 020 3539 8738, nevena.co.uk

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We’re huge believers of day and night creams and the positive effects they can have on the skin. That’s why when we heard that Guerlain has developed Abeille Royale with the range comprising two day creams and a night cream, we wish we’d popped them on our Christmas list, especially after the toll of all the festive parties. guerlain.com

EAST MEETS WEST

Amouage on Lowndes Street has launched the Sassy Room Spray and Candle, the sixth addition to its Midnight Flower Collection. The fragrance is a mixture of florals and smokiness, representing a bohemian vibe of the hippie subculture with Eastern influences. We can’t wait to try it. Candle £60, Room Spray £55, 14 Lowndes Street, SW1X 9EX, amouage.com

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health & beauty Kick start 2017 with these new products

italian beauty

The Merchant of Venice has launched its Murano Exclusive collection, which is exclusive to Harrods. Combining unique fragrances with Venetian craftsmanship, each scent is highly concentrated with a floriental signature. The bottles are a deep Venetian blue with a yellow gold pattern and make a stand out piece on any dressing room table. We recommend the Fenicia; it’s a combination of the fresh opening notes of lemon from Calabria, combined with the warmth of nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. £250, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL, 020 3626 7020, harrods.com

NEW ON THE SCENE

British beauty brand Nior London is the latest beauty range to launch. Founded by Anika Patel, who was on a quest to find a solution to a mystery medical condition which left her skin scarred, the products include anti-ageing, wrinkle reduction, scarring, uplifting and skin lightening cream. From £65, nior.london 17

This image: BeauFort London’s Night Watch collection; Below: Black Moss, Azzi Glasser

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Scents of

security For discerning noses, candles by perfumers offer the finest in home fragrances. Camilla Apcar speaks to the olfactory masters who are burning the midnight oil and turning their attention to wax

n a market overwhelmed with fragranced candles – released each season by interior designers, homeware stores and mass-market influencers alike – it is those translating their olfactory expertise from liquid to solid form that truly stand out from the pungent throng. Heavyweight perfumers have long since taken to the realms of wax: Frédéric Malle’s mammoth Cafe Society (£60) conjures Parisian dinner parties and drawing rooms; the Penhaligon’s range of classics continues to expand and Creed’s Green Irish Tweed (£85) is just as verdant as its original spray from the 1990s. Niche creators, too, are noticing an increased desire from their loyal followers to diversify. “About 15 years ago, the demand 18

for fragranced candles was tiny,” says perfumer Azzi Glasser. “You just had Glade air fresheners back then. I think people are more aware of smell now, and what it says about them. And if the candle looks great, it’s like an ornament as well.” Having spent many years as a nose for the likes of Jasper Conran and Agent Provocateur, Glasser launched her own brand – The Perfumer’s Story – in 2015. Often asked about the fragrances that would suit certain rooms at home, in October Glasser developed the idea of Perfumed Architecture: five candles each intended for a different living space (£49 each). “Black Moss is for the entrance hallway or living room area, because its patchouli and oud give a kind of wow factor,” she describes. For

kitchens or dining rooms, where a more subtle fragrance is required, Fig Ambrette is based on Corsican fig with hints of amber and green leaves. The go-to scent specialist for Helena Bonham Carter, Jude Law and Stephen Fry (to name just three), Glasser’s next venture will be to mirror her bespoke eau de parfum service with made to order candles. Working with wax poses a different set of challenges for perfume experts – both technically and creatively. “The fragrance you would choose to wear isn’t always the same as you would want in your home. It has to be more neutral, to a certain extent,” says young British talent Tom Daxon. Glasser agrees: “with a candle, it’s about designing it around your environment.” Leo Crabtree, founder of

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BeauFort London, says it’s worth remembering that the wax version of a beloved perfume may be very different. Indeed, he has used faithful reproductions of BeauFort’s eau de parfums for his three Night Watch candles (£39 each), but because of the medium “they work very differently, smoother somehow”. Deep and dark, they are full of tea, tobacco and gunpowder scents. “We spent a lot of time experimenting with different wicks, different glass and various types of wax,” he continues. “It’s essential to get the candle to burn evenly all the way down, ensuring even distribution of heat and scent.” This can take many months to perfect: “particularly as we use various natural compounds in very high concentrations that burn at different rates. Even the colour of the glass makes a difference.” Certain ingredients won’t work in fragranced wax, as the flame burns the oil and forces molecules to react and release their scents in different ways. Sandalwood, for instance, makes for a light smell – but paired with other finely-tuned ingredients it will become accented. “It’s like a form of manipulation,” says Glasser. The popularity of smoky candles endures, cherished for recreating the

atmosphere of old wood-panelled rooms with a log fire burning in the grate. Brooklyn perfumer D.S. & Durga has just released its first collection (£58 at Liberty), a trio that draws on the smoky theme each in their own way. Portable Fireplace is perhaps the most straightforward (cedar, pine and oak ash swirl around birch tar). “This one obviously works best in the cold months,” says co-founder David Seth Moltz. “The idea is that you can enjoy the ambience of a roaring fire even if you don’t have a chimney, which many modern apartments do not.” Next, Spirit Lamp is a curious mixture of peach water, white ginger, coconut milk and smoky black tea. “It actually reminds me of sitting in the garden on warm summer evenings, but works very well indoors in chilly weather,” says Moltz. The third and arguably the best, ’85 Diesel, takes its name from the perfumer’s 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo Diesel, all leather seats, walnut dashboard and diesel smoke. Elsewhere, Ideo Parfumeurs’ Esprit de Kadisha candle excels (£35 at Liberty), with oriental wood and incense coming together in a striking Lebanese-inspired combination by the husband-and-wife team behind

the brand. Yet there are those making a move away from the fireside. In October Roja Dove launched H – The Exclusive Black Tier at Harrods (a hedonistic blend of rose, raspberry and suede, £95), while Swedish perfumer Agonist collaborated with compatriot fashion brand Hope to create three candles (£50 each at Avery Perfume Gallery) inspired by themes of individuality and strength. Hope for Diversity sits floral notes over leather and a woody base; Hope for Courage brings cinnamon and nutmeg together with rosemary and vanilla; Hope for Freedom tops musky undertones with lime. Unlike Leo Crabtree, Tom Daxon – who grew up in Buckinghamshire but spent his summers in Grasse – felt that his existing perfumes didn’t work quite as well as candles. “You don’t get the same expression of a fragrance in a candle as you do in a spray. It’s not as precise, and you’re dispersing it over a larger area,” he says. “Candles have to be simpler and stronger.” His latest, White Narcissus (£55), is crisp but set against smoky woods. “The idea was to create a wintery candle that wasn’t a Christmas cliché,” says Daxon. “It’s what I think of as a floral bouquet in the winter: quite green, with a cosiness and warmth underneath.” As spring approaches, so does a fresh host of waxy delights for the new season. This month Diptyque will release Rosa Mundi ( from £28), a limited edition that perfectly captures the idea of a candle as an object of beauty. Two roses – Damask and May – are complemented by blackcurrant and bergamot, lychee and geranium, as well as by handprinted floral paper around the glass. Its charming design is part of a revival of domino paper, a craft made popular in the 18th century and used to cover books, walls and boxes with colourful prints. Similarly, Linari’s new Onice candle (£53 at Harrods) offers a musky, tonka and lavender scent swathed in deep black velvet. What Glasser notes holds true – a candle really can serve a feast for all the senses. 19

a good run

If you’re not heading off on a ski holiday this winter, fret not, as the Cresta Bar at The Goring is the next best fix. Overlooking the hotel’s private garden, the hotel is celebrating the famous run in St. Moritz. Running until February, the cocktails, which have been especially created by the masters at The Sunny Bar are the main event. As well as the Shuttlecock named after the infamous turn on the run, there will also be delicious Swiss-inspired canapés from chef Shay Cooper. 15 Beeston Place, SW1W 0JW, 020 7396 9000, thegoring.com

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food & drink

Warning: the following may make you hungry and thirsty wonderful wellness

If you’re looking for a January detox, look no further than The Detox Kitchen. Showcasing that eating healthily doesn’t have to be uninspiring and hard work, founder Lily Simpson has created various ranges that can be delivered directly to your doorstep. “We celebrate what you can have, not what you can’t,” she tells the Journal. Free from wheat, dairy and refined sugar, there are five meal plans to choose from. detoxkitchen.co.uk 20

warm the cockles If you’re not on a January detox, then why not treat yourself to a whisky for the remaining winter months? Suntory’s Japanese Hibiki 17 year old is amber in colour and features notes of peach, apricot, melon, rose, lily and lemon leaf; what better addition to a drinks trolley? To find out more about investment in whisky, turn to page 22. £175, harrods.com

[LIFESTYLE] CAFFEINE FIX

Nespresso has partnered with John Lewis and has opened a new boutique in Peter Jones, Sloane Square. Although coffee lovers have always been able to buy Nespresso machines from the store, they can now taste, purchase and learn more about their favourite Grand Cru coffees at the store. johnlewis.com, nespresso.com

pop the cork

Want to see in the New Year in style? Turn to Mumm Champagne. Unveiling its latest bottle, Mumm Grand Cordon has no front label – instead, the G.H. Mumm signature and eagle emblem are printed in gold directly on the glass while the red sash has been transformed into a genuine red ribbon, which – in a feat of technology – has been debossed. It’s a work of art within itself. Cheers to that! £39, sohowine.co.uk

fine like a good wine

Toast to good health this New Year with a bottle of Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2011. Winning silver in the Global Cabernet Sauvignon Masters tasting, judged by 10 Masters of Wine, the Californian wine is from Napa Valley and has a full-bodied, rich and opulent taste; ideal for savouring over Sunday lunch. £192 for a case of six bottles, armitwines.co.uk

SHAKE IT UP

London Victoria’s Shake Shack has opened in Victoria’s Nova Development. Originally starting as a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan to support the Conservancy’s first art installation, the restaurants have expanded vastly over the past 15 years internationally. As well as Victoria, there are new premises in Leicester Square and Canary Wharf. Famous for its 100 per cent Angus beef burgers, griddled flat-top dogs, freshly made frozen custard and crispy crinkle cut fries, we can’t wait to try it out. Nova Victoria, Buckingham Palace Road, SW1, shakeshack.com 21

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Whisky

Wonderland Colin Hampden-White gazes into the crystal ball of whisky investment for 2017

s we dive into a new year and the even colder weather, there is a parallel with the chilly investment market. Whisky warms not only the cockles on a cold day, but as the market for alternative investments has heated up, whisky offers potential in this arena too. There are two principle ways to invest in whisky; one is to invest in bottles. These can be old or new, and the brand or distillery of bottle is important. Then come casks of whisky. In the case of casks, the distillery from which the whisky is from is of lesser importance. A good return, between 10 to 15 per cent can be made from whisky casks from almost any distillery, as the blended whisky market always needs them. The challenge with bottles is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difficult to invest serious money as you need an awful lot of them to make it worth investing at all. Finding the right bottles, at auction or new releases, takes time and expertise and even then, a return is not guaranteed and you really need to know your shallots from your onions. Casks are a different prospect. As blenders will always need whisky, there is a stronger market for casks. Scotch whisky casks are a simple asset, held in bond in Scotland and no duty is levied while it

stays in bond. So how does one buy the right casks? Diversity is the key to a good investment portfolio. Casks can be bought freshly-filled to well-aged. A cask at zero age is called a new fill cask. The liquid is called new make spirit and will legally become whisky after three years and a day. Casks can also be bought at any age. The casks become more expensive as they gain maturity and the rate of return grows exponentially the older it gets. Another consideration is the

A good return, between 10 to 15 per cent can be made from whisky casks type of oak the whisky is stored in. Whisky can be stored in what is known as a first fill, a re-fill or a rejuvenated cask. Think of the cask like a tea bag. The first fill is like an unused teabag which gives out lots of flavour. The refill is a lightlydunked tea bag. This takes longer to impart flavour to the whisky. Whisky in a first fill cask may be very good for a return on a young whisky, say up to 12 years old. When buying an older cask, a re-fill will be much better. An old first fill cask may

make the whisky taste too woody. There are blended whiskies that like to have a good percentage of rejuvenated casks. These are muchused casks whose surface wood has little flavour left, so a couple of millimetres are shaved off the inside to expose active wood, ready for reuse. They have a different flavour profile, impart flavour at a similar rate to a first fill cask, so blenders can use the whisky earlier and they are less expensive. Lastly, there are two types of oak cask: European oak and American

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oak, providing the whisky with different flavours. American oak gives vanilla, coconut and sweeter flavours while European oak gives spicy and nutty flavours. European oak casks are much rarer in the industry and are more sought after. They are more expensive, but can give a great rate of return. Around 90 per cent of the Scotch market uses American oak casks and 90 per cent of Scotch sold around the world is blended whisky. So whisky from a European oak cask (exsherry, for example) is a sound bet.

If the whisky is sold to an independent bottler rather than for blending, and perhaps further maturing before bottling, then a first fill European oak cask would be more desirable. In general terms, the best investment would be a range of casks including new make and aged casks in a mixture of American and European oak. If you’re buying a very old cask or wanting a longer term investment, I would suggest a re-fill cask. So how and where do you find and buy casks? Obviously, you can’t just rock up to a distillery and pop a cask in the boot. Whisky brokers only deal with the industry, however there are companies who can buy from brokers and do deals with private investors. Of course, you can find brokers on the internet. But for reliability of service and quality of product, you might want to take a look at stilnovisti.com. So my top tip? Settle down one evening with a dram that’s old enough to vote and contemplate owning more than just a bottle or two. Colin Hampden-White is the editor of Whisky quarterly magazine Specialist recommendations Retail: thewhiskyexchange.com Auction: scotchwhiskyauctions.com Cask sales: stilnovisti.com

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Thai waits for no one The Journal reviews Mango Tree with positive results, but be quick to order and eat Francesca Lee-Rogers

idweek in Belgravia. A time when you would expect the streets to be quiet, with residents hibernating from the stiff chill of the outside world. This is what was running through my mind when I stepped into Mango Tree for a quiet evening dinner. In fact, what greeted me was a bustling restaurant heaving with diners, fully absorbed in a low hubbub of conversation amidst a darkly lit but warm and inviting atmosphere. It seemed as though the streets were empty because Belgravians had flocked here rather than their homes. After a refreshing aperitif at the bar, we were led to our table, and upon inspection of the menu, it became clear to me why this establishment has become so well engrained in the area. Offering a modern take on Thai cuisine, there was plenty to tempt on the menu; with everything from traditional soups to stir fries, dim sum to the indomitable Pad Thai, it would be a tough battle for anyone on a postChristmas diet. After much dithering, my husband and I opted to share starters: soft-shell crab tempura which was light and delightfully crispy, offset with a freshening

mango salad and citrus soy sauce; as well as wagyu beef skewers, tender to the touch and finished off in a tangy Thai barbecue sauce. Our indecision and indulgence kicked in when we opted for an interim

were informed our mains were ready and there was no chance of a break. After a dose of British reluctant acceptance, followed by a change of heart and some haggling with the waiter, we had a food pause. But to

It packed in an array of aromas along with a subtle warmth from the spices course of mixed dumplings, a personal favourite of mine. They were a pleasant if unspectacular selection â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all had a seafood base, which meant the only variations in the flavours came from the toppings, such as caviar or truffle oil. Unfortunately the busy atmosphere had seemingly seeped into the consciousness of the staff; almost as soon as our starters were cleared we

anyone anticipating a long, leisurely meal, be warned: Thai waits for nobody. When we were eventually ready for our mains, what was presented helped us to forget all that had passed before. I opted for the Neur Phad King, a stir fry with grilled sirloin beef, which was flavourful and everything you would expect of a quality Thai dish. However, the

standout dish of the night was the Gae Yang; a rack of lamb doused in a special sauce, which packed in an array of aromas along with a subtle warmth from the spices â&#x20AC;&#x201C; definitely a dish worth coming back for. Afterwards, having sat replete and contemplating the overall quality of the cuisine, we ventured out into the brisk night air, well insulated thanks to the feast we had just consumed. 46 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7EQ, 0207 823 1888, mangotree.org.uk

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[PROPERTY NEWS]

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT We bring you the latest Belgravia property news

apitalRise has launched a property investment platform that gives investors the chance to invest in a luxury £106m Knightsbridge development that comprises five townhouses and four apartments. Launched through a crowd-funding platform, it is helping young professionals to get on to the property ladder. What is usually the preserve of High Net Worth Individuals and financial institutions, people as young as 20 are investing a minimum of £1,000 into properties that are worth more than £130m, getting 10 per cent back on their investment. Last year, the investment company offered the first round of funding that saw £1m invested in a property in Eaton Square in just eight days. The second investment opportunity, a house in Grosvenor Square, raised the same amount in a little over a month.

The third deal for savers to invest in the aforementioned property spanning 42,000 sq ft in Knightsbridge, just a short walk from Harrods, is worth £106m. Aiming to raise £1m, the properties are forecast to sell for a total of £106m in 2018. “The first two projects were really successful and we have just paid out £20,000 in quarterly interest payments,” says CEO Uma Rajah, who has launched and developed FinTech products for various companies, including the household lender Wonga. “This type of investment suits everyone whether you are young professionals saving for a deposit, parents saving for their children’s future or investing for their retirement – we are attracting people who are looking to get more from their money by investing in London’s property market.”

Emma Myers, Partner specialising in Tax and Estate Planning at Child & Child on Grosvenor Place, looks back on some of the legal bombshells in 2016.

2016 was an eventful year in the Property Tax arena. Most significantly was the Government’s decision to remove the exclusion from Inheritance Tax “IHT” in relation to UK property owned by offshore companies. If you are not domiciled in the UK, your UK assets only are subject to UK IHT. As a result, if the UK property is owned by a non-UK company, and the assets that the individual owns are shares in that company outside the UK, then the value of the shares is not included in the UK IHT calculation. This saves people hundreds of thousands of IHT (more than £650,000 on a £2m property). From April 2017, these shares will no longer be excluded from UK IHT and so between now and April 2017 we are finding clients rushing to restructure how their shares are held, or even discussing with us whether the property should be transferred out of the company. Another change is the removal of reliefs from income tax on UK rental property owned in personal names. Wear and tear deductions and mortgage interest relief will be subject to restriction from April 2017 meaning that for many who have a portfolio of rental properties, there may actually be a benefit to now owning property in a corporate structure. Finally, from April 2016 an additional three per cent SDLT charge was introduced on most purchases of second properties. In this time of change it is important that you are aware of the impact these changes have on your personal circumstances. Child & Child specialise in Property Law and Tax and Estate Planning and act for many Belgravia residents. 4 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7HJ, 020 7235 8000, childandchild.co.uk

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RESIDENTS’ CULTURE Sue Liberman brings us her monthly Belgravian musings

New Year, new you – here are a few ideas to inspire you Errol Douglas London When booking any service in January (cut, blow-dry or colour) please quote ‘Sue’ to receive a complimentary brow shape, re-varnish or conditioning treatment. The New Year is the perfect time to get your hair back to basics and detox your colour with their hair rehab package. Subject to availability. Call 020 7235 0110 or visit erroldouglas.com @ErrolDouglasLDN MichaelJohn MichaelJohn is offering 35 per cent off in January for your first treatment, including CoolTec, Accent Prime and VelaShape III. Tone up and reshape your body ready for the spring. Call 020 7752 0652 or visit michaeljohn.co.uk Grace Belgravia Why not use your January downtime at the Grace Laser Clinic to try Grace Belgravia’s incredible skin resurfacing treatment,

Fractora? The treatment irons out fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin tone and texture plus decreasing active acne and scarring. The special offer lasts throughout January and is £750. January Plan Detox at The Grace Infusion Clinic Grace Medical and Wellbeing Clinic has just the antidote to festive overindulgence. Book in for three Diet and Detox Vitamin drips and get the fourth free – one for each week of the month to ease you into the New Year. For more information and bookings, call 020 7235 8900 or email medical@ gracebelgravia.com Louise Kennedy No ladies’ wardrobe is complete without a great white shirt. Excitingly, this new season welcomes a collection of white shirts designed by Louise Kennedy in collaboration with the renowned London menswear company, Turnbull & Asser. Visit louisekennedy.com

Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel Jumeirah Carlton Tower invites guests to turn back the clock in the New Year with the ultimate anti-ageing package. The package includes a copper-infused Iluminage Skin Rejuvenating Pillowcase which has been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles in as little as four weeks; a 90-minute SKEYNDOR Kobido and Global Lift Facial in the hotel’s rooftop Peak Health Club & Spa and a skin-boosting breakfast in bed specially created by executive head chef Simon Young. Guests

will also be able to enjoy the facilities of The Peak Health Club & Spa during their stay. Available from 1 January from £498 per room, per night, including VAT, the package includes in-room breakfast for two. Reservations must be made a minimum of three days in advance. Note: local residents can book the SKEYNDOR facial at The Peak Health Club & Spa without being a member or booking this package. To book, call 020 7235 1234, email JCTreservations@ jumeirah.com or visit jumeirah.com/ JCTantiageing

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

REACH YOUR PEAK

With a range of membership options and unrivalled facilities, including indoor heated swimming pool, Pilates Reformers and personal training, The Peak Health Club & Spa in Knightsbridge is the ideal place to make your New Year’s resolution a reality. Sign up to a full year membership before 31 March 2017 and receive 25% off your joining fee. To arrange a tour of the facilities, please call 020 7858 7300 or email JCTmembership@jumeirah.com and quote ‘Belgravia Residents Journal’.

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A sanctuary

in Sussex The Journal visits South Lodge to sample its food, cocktails and scenery rebecca underwood

or those seeking retreat from the relentless demands of life in the ‘fast lane’, South Lodge hotel, located on Brighton Road in Lower Beeding, near Horsham, West Sussex, offers guests the highest level of comfort and service and first-class facilities. Recipient of Visit England’s 2016 bronze award for excellence in the ‘large hotel’ category and holder of 5AA stars, the sprawling property, which dates back to 1883, is surrounded by 93 acres of verdant gardens, tranquil woodlands and lakes abundant with local wildlife. Energetic souls are welcome to explore the grounds by mountain bike, provided by the hotel, or burn up some calories jogging, or, for those who wish to take things easy, a leisurely stroll, while admiring the hidden rockery, ponds, alpine plants and the stunning collection of azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons, is just the ticket. South Lodge is committed to keeping its carbon footprint low and as the property features an original walled Victorian kitchen, the hotel’s gardeners and chefs work together to grow a variety of vegetables, herbs and fruits, which are utilised throughout the hotel’s award-winning restaurants. A brood of chickens produce the hotel’s eggs 30

and beehives supply the honey. The hotel’s dining venues include The Pass, which holds 3AA rosettes and presents outstanding tasting menus focusing on seasonal ingredients. The eight-course dinner, which includes a delicious monkfish, rolled in squid ink and served with prawn bisque and open ravioli of chestnut mushrooms is a sure-fire winner, while insatiable sweet tooths can be satisfied with the warm raspberry and beetroot mousse and chocolate. For a more formal affair, Camellia,

Traditional afternoon tea is served in the Drawing Room, where there are plump sofas and comfortable chairs, arranged around a roaring fire

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recipient of 2AA rosettes, serves an impressive choice of dishes, including a succulent pan-fried halibut with roast salsify, garlic purée, chorizo pearl barley and cavolo nero. It goes down perfectly with a chilled glass of Dom Perignon 2006 for pure decadence. For pre- or post-dining cocktails, guests can head for the Billiard Bar, a sophisticated, relaxing area, where a bevy of bartenders serve

delectable drinks with aplomb and for wine connoisseurs, The Cellar presents a menu of 16 different wines by the glass, chosen from a collection of 300. Guests, using a ‘decanting card’, select their preferences, which are then poured into their required measure by a state-ofthe-art machine, and this guarantees that each wine is in peak condition and served at the right temperature. Cheese, antipasto and charcuterie sharing platters are served alongside and it’s a very popular venue. For a more sedate experience, traditional afternoon tea is served in the Drawing Room, where there are plump sofas and comfortable chairs, arranged around a roaring log fire. Temptations include fresh scones oozing with fruity jams and thick fresh cream, a selection of dainty sandwiches and assorted

pastries, and piping hot pots of tea. And in the warmer months diners are welcome to take part in the ‘al fresco’ experience when afternoon tea is served on the terraces. The accommodation is spacious and sumptuously furnished with comfortable beds swathed in crisp white linens, ensuring a deep and restful slumber. The open-plan Godman Suite features large windows, flooding the ample space with light, and an enormous bathroom, with a walk-in shower and under-floor heating. The suite opens out onto a private terrace with an inviting hot tub and it’s the ideal spot to sip on an afternoon tipple and reflect on the words of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, who was born in Horsham in 1792, ‘the soul’s joy lies in doing’. If you consider a weekend break at South Lodge, you won’t be disappointed. NEED TO KNOW The Journal was hosted by South Lodge, a member of Pride of Britain Hotels – a collection of 49 privatelyowned independent British hotels. The magnificent country house hotel is set on a 93-acre estate in the heart of the Sussex Downs. All 89 bedrooms have been individually designed and Michelin-starred dining is available in The Pass restaurant. An overnight stay costs from £195 per room (two sharing). Call Pride of Britain Hotels on 0800 089 3929 (prideofbritainhotels.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

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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[PUBLIC HOUSES/ DINING ROOMS]

[RESTAURANTS]

Food & Drink [BARS]

Amaya Halkin Arcade Motcomb Street 020 7823 1166

Tomtom Coffee House 114 Ebury Street 020 7730 1771

The Garden Room The Lanesborough Hyde Park Corner 020 7259 5599

La Bottega 25 Eccleston Street 020 7730 7411

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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

[DENTIST]

[WELLBEING]

[ARt]

[GALLERIES]

[DOCTOR]

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

Bryan Ellery Bronze Portraits 07760 227 878 bryanellery@hotmail.com bryanellery.com

Pullman Editions 94 Pimlico Road 020 7730 0547 pullmaneditions.com

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

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

Luminaire Arts 19 Grosvenor Place SW1X 7HT 07966 236 969 luminairearts.co.uk

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Fashion [BOUTIQUES]

Philip Treacy 69 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 3992

[BRIDAL]

Herve Leger 29 Lowndes Street 020 7201 2590

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

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

[BANKS]

[MOVING SERVICES]

[PSYCHOTHERAPY]

[SOLICITORS]

Handelsbanken Belgravia 14-15 Belgrave Square SW1X 8PS, 020 7838 9000 handelsbanken.co.uk/ belgravia

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

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

Services

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

Pickfords Gold Genesis House, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8LZ 0203 188 2544 pickfords.co.uk/pickfords-gold

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

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

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

[NEWSAGENTS]

Mayhew Newsagents

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

Chantrey House, Eccleston Place, Belgravia SW1 Newly refurbished three bedroom apartment in portered building A contemporary and well presented three bedroom apartment that benefits from modern fixtures and fittings and is located in this newly renovated building with 24hr porter. 3 bedrooms, 3 en suite bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, guest cloakroom and 24hr porter. EPC: B. Approximatley 140 sq m (1,513 sq ft). Available furnished.

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

Guide price: £1,750 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/BEQ254915 All potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

BRJ - Jan Ed - 45 Chantrey House

@KnightFrank KnightFrank.co.uk

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Eaton Square, Belgravia SW1 A luxurious, newly refurbished two bedroom flat This apartment is finished to a very high specification, with bespoke finishes and excellent accommodation. Large master bedroom with built in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom, bedroom 2 with built in storage space and separate shower room, reception room, kitchen, patio, access to communal garden. Grade II* Listed. Approximately 1,472 sq ft (137 sq m).

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

Leasehold: approximately 19 years remaining Guide price: £2,350,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/BVG160130

@Belgravia_SW1 KnightFrank.co.uk

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1,959 Sq Ft Freehold +44 (0) 20 7235 8861

STARBOROUGH CAST

CASTLE, SURREY TN8

POA henryandjames.co.uk

PONT STREET, BELGRAVIA SW1X

£1,595 PER WEEK • THREE BEDROOMS • TWO BATHROOMS • RECEPTION ROOM • SEPARATE KITCHEN • • FOURTH FLOOR WITH LIFT • REFURBISHED TO A HIGH STANDARD • PROFESSIONAlLY MANAGED • EPC F • 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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Community calling

The Journal speaks to Corinna Digeser from Chestertons about the year ahead Francesca Lee-Rogers

fter starting her career in finance, Corinna Digeser decided that she wanted to pursue a career in property and joined Chestertons in 2003. Starting at the Chiswick office as a lettings negotiator, her friendly yet direct approach to dealing with landlords and tenants saw her quickly become one of the company’s most successful agents. “Although I enjoyed finance, my real passion lays in property and as soon as I joined Chestertons, I knew that I wanted to build my career in estate agency,” she tells the Journal. Corinna then moved to Chestertons’ Kensington branch, where for eight years she ran what became one of the area’s most successful lettings teams. She reflects: “Kensington is where the first and original Chestertons office was established more than 200 years ago in 1805 by Charles Chesterton, so it is an incredibly important office for the company and it was a real honour to work there.” In 2015, Corinna took time out from her career to give birth to twin boys, Sebastian and Oscar, and returned to Chestertons in October, 2016 when she was offered the position of lettings director in Chestertons’ Knightsbridge

Ebury Street - £925 per week

& Belgravia office. “Although it’s unlike any other area in London, I feel very at home in Belgravia,” she says. “I am still discovering new cobbled mewses and lovely boutiques, cafés and local pubs, but the challenges faced by my clients here are very similar to the challenges faced by landlords across the whole of Prime Central London and I am lucky to have a lot of experience of overcoming these challenges and getting the best results for my clients.” “I work alongside sales director Debra Stroud who has been at the branch for over 30 years so she knows everyone in the area and has made lots of introductions so I’m quickly getting to know the locals. That is one of the things that is so special about Chestertons; it’s a modern company

It's a modern company with good old-fashioned service

with good old-fashioned service that strongly believes the Corinna Digeser personal touch cannot be replaced by emails and centralised processes. Our clients like to know what’s going on in the market and to be advised on all manner of property-related matters, and that’s exactly what we are here to do.” Corinna and her team work with some of Chestertons’ largest clients such as Grosvenor and since joining, she has found her department so busy that she has had to take on another member of staff this month. “I’ve definitely hit the ground running and there’s so much that I’ve seen I can do for our clients here, I’m really excited about 2017 – it’s going to be a good year!” 31 Lowndes Street, SW1X 9HX, 020 7235 8090, chestertons.com 39

Eccleston Square, Pimlico SW1V

ÂŁ825 per week

A top floor, split level apartment which has been renovated beautifully throughout benefiting from over 1,100 sq ft of living space. The property comprises an open plan reception/kitchen, two double bedrooms and family bathroom; as well as a roof terrace and access to communal gardens below. EPC rating G. Approximately 1,191 sq ft (111 sq m). Open plan reception/kitchen | Two bedrooms | Bathroom | Roof terrace | Access to communal gardens | Newly renovated

Furnished

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

sothebysrealty.co.uk

Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1X

£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, 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 | Two further bedrooms | Two further shower rooms | Reception room Kitchen/breakfast room | Direct lift access

Leasehold approximately 90 years

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Vauxhall Bridge Road, Victoria SW1V The last remaining double aspect penthouse within The Penthouse Edition development in Victoria. Unlike anything else in London, this home has extraordinary living spaces. Crafted to the highest standard of design and specification, The Buckingham Penthouse balances elegance and comfort whilst marrying contemporary design and classic architecture. What further sets this penthouse apart is its spacious roof terrace that has breath taking panoramic views of the London skyline. Approximately 1,630 sq ft (151 sq m).

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A Nicky Haslam makeover Packing an Eaton Square address, the 2,253 square foot stuccofronted Orpheo House has recently been furnished with the famous designer’s trademark flair – agents Rokstone use words like “whimsical”, “extravagant” and “eclectic” to describe the £4.25m finished article. Highlights include a high-gloss jet black kitchen, spiral wine cellar, Greek-revival rotunda, formal reception room accessed via double Versace-style doors, ionic columns, plasterwork and fireplace, antique glass cabinets (mimicking the bay window) and a master suite with 23’ en-suite bedroom, dressing room and balcony. Haslam’s impressive client list includes Roman Abramovich, Mick Jagger, Bryan Ferry and both Saatchis. rokstone.com

In demand Last November saw the sale of three standout properties with a combined asking price of nearly £75m, showing there’s still demand for the best real estate at the top of the market. The super-prime penthouse, villa and country estate represented some of the biggest deals last year. The £32.5m penthouse on Eaton Square’s preferred north terrace was designed and developed by Xenia and sprawls across a mammoth 5,532 square feet. Key features include a remarkable reception with barrel ceiling, direct lift access, a custom-made helical staircase and one of the strongest roof terraces in all Belgravia. Meanwhile, the £24m sevenbed villa acquired on Holland Park’s Addison Road weighs in at a whopping 9,000 square feet and has a 12m indoor pool, cinema room, staff accommodation, passenger lift, plenty of parking, and landscape design by RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medallist Kate Gould. The month also saw the sale of the glorious (and profitable) £17.5m Ballington Manor Estate in Wiltshire. The “exceptional” 1,127acre agricultural and sporting package lies in the picturesque Wylye Valley and includes a worldrenowned partridge and pheasant shoot, chalk stream fishing, a fine Manor House, and eight other dwellings.

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BROMPTON ROAD, SW3 BASiL STREET 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 A fantastic flat on the eighth floor of this popular portered building with excellent views. The flat is situated The building is ideally located for Harrods and the shops and restaurants of the area, and moments from Knightsbridge quietly to thestation. rearoverlooking of the building. Stunning penthouse Brompton Square arranged across the fourth floor of this Victorian building. Unfurnished. 2000 sq ft. underground • 2 Bedrooms Three Bedrooms

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Chesham Street, Belgravia SW1

ÂŁ1,595,000 Leasehold

A well-presented two bedroom flat on the ground & lower ground floor of this period conversion. The property would make an ideal pied a terre or rental investment. Entrance hall | Kitchen/reception room | Master bedroom with ensuite shower room | Second bedroom | Shower room | Terrace | EPC rating D 840 sq ft (78 sq m)

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Queen Anne’s Gate, Westminster SW1

£22,000,000 Freehold

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