Belgravia Residents' Journal July 2016 by Runwild Media Group

Dear Resident, Welcome to our 50th issue of the Belgravia Residents’ Journal! For more than four years – with thanks to many of you lovely residents – we’ve brought you the latest local news and events, features and know-how every month. In that time we’ve seen the magazine go from strength to strength and grow with each issue. We’ve had a redesign to keep the pages looking fresh and current and even changed the size to make the Journal become more portable after a reader survey. We’re very proud of all that we’ve achieved over the past half-decade and we’re already looking forward to the next 50 issues! One of the staples that has been with us from day one is the Belgravian, and in this issue we talk to executive chef of Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Simon Young, about how he has also seen the Jumeirah brand adapt and expand over the years (page eight). We also have a fantastic culture section starting from page 15. And with interiors (page 14), health and beauty ( from page 21) and local planning and development (page 30), it’s a bumper issue indeed. Well it is our birthday, after all…

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

Managing Editor Francesca Lee

General Manager Fiona Fenwick

Editorial Assistant Emily Adams

Senior Designer Catherine Johnson

Editorial Intern Dorothy Musariri

Publishing Director Giles Ellwood

Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood

Executive Director Sophie Roberts

Managing Director Eren Ellwood

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Distributed to selected homes in Belgravia. The Belgravia Residents’ Journal is published independently by Runwild Media Group with regular editorial contributions from Belgravian residents. Please do not hesitate to get in contact with your news; email: contact@residentsjournal.co.uk and Twitter users, make sure you follow us @thebelgravian Members of the Professional Publishers Association

[LOCAL INTEREST]

A Flora-ing success

Our beloved Belgravia was transformed into a fragrant ocean of flower displays throughout May, and a dramatic window installation by Linley won the Best Floral Display award during Belgravia in Bloom 2016. The display featured foxgloves, delphiniums and lupins alongside willow wildlife, and celebrated the 30th anniversary of Linley. Florists Tattie Rose and Coates English Willow were commissioned to create the piece and Bob Johnston made a willow corgi sculpture. 60 Pimlico Road, SW1W 8LP, 020 7730 7300, davidlinley.com

The party is in sight

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Our round-up of local news, events and more

On 11 June the triumphant Elizabeth Street Party raised more than £42,000 for Fight for Sight, a charity dedicated to funding pioneering eye research. Partygoers enjoyed the range of open air stalls with offerings from local shops and businesses, all while enjoying some wonderful live music in a fabulous street party atmosphere. Chin chin! elizabethstreetlondon.com / grosvenorlondon.com / fightforsight.org.uk

man over matter

Look by La Martina

Look by Harvie & Hudson

Last month the London Collections Men event took over London, and on 11 June Jermyn Street was closed to traffic and transformed into an open-air catwalk to exhibit the latest collections from the likes of Turnbull & Asser, John Smedley and John Lobb, as well as more contemporary names including Tiger of Sweden and Barbour International. You’ll be pleased to know that all of these names are stocked at Harrods. londoncollections.co.uk

Seeking antiques

Guinevere Antiques will be popping up in The Weiss Gallery in order to introduce some of its latest discoveries, including beautiful pieces of antique furniture, textiles and decorative accessories to Belgravia. Late July – September, 59 Jermyn Street, SW1Y 6LX, 020 7409 0035, guinevere. co.uk / weissgallery.com

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BURGER KING

The burger to end all burgers has landed at Boisdale Belgravia and our mouths are watering just thinking about it. Using Highland Wagyu from a pedigree beef company which breeds premium Japanese Wagyu cattle, the new burger is accompanied by duck egg and British wild mushrooms and served with truffle and rosemary chips. 15 Eccleston Street, SW1W 9LX, 020 7730 6922, boisdale.co.uk

LAW AND OYSTER

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food & drink

The man behind the menus at The Capital Hotel’s restaurant Outlaw’s has decided to lay out his tricks of the trade. In his new book Everyday Seafood Nathan Outlaw gives us quick and easy recipes for all kinds of fish and shellfish. £20, published by Quadrille Publishing Ltd, available from Harvey Nichols, harveynichols.com

Tasty treats on the Belgravia food scene

THE ICING ON THE CAKE

Queen of cake making Peggy Porschen has done it again and created a new range of stunning Chocolate Drip Cakes. Ornately decorated with a range of macarons, meringues and chocolate buttons, these cakes come in three undeniably delicious flavours: vanilla sponge; rich dark chocolate sponge with raspberry meringue buttercream; and vanilla, caramel and chocolate sponge with salted caramel and chocolate ganache filling. From £64.95, 116 Ebury Street, SW1W 9QQ, 020 7730 1316, peggyporschen.com

A GREAT BRITISH TRADITION

One cannot underestimate a traditional afternoon tea and The Capital, known for its classic British interior, is not one to miss. There are finger sandwiches aplenty, plain and fruit scones ready for jam and cream, and with victoria sponge, lemon drizzle cake and Bakewell tarts, what’s not to love? 22-24 Basil Street, SW3 1AT, 020 7589 5171, capitalhotel.co.uk

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[LOCAL INTEREST]

The hotel job Advice to young chefs, a bastion of British cuisine and psychedelic fancies, the Journal speaks to executive chef of Jumeirah Carlton Tower, Simon Young

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t all started at Glyndebourne. The annual opera festival season was about to take place and Simon Young had a summer to kill. Growing up in Sussex, he decided at the age of 15 he’d like to go to catering college. “I went to Glyndebourne and asked if I could wash pots, and they said they could do better and handed me some chefs whites,” Simon tells me. Although he ended up peeling vegetables for the season, working in a kitchen full of chefs inspired Simon. Then, after attending catering college in Brighton, he remembers a friend saying to him: “If you really want to make it, you have to go to London; don’t hang around in the south.” Consequently at the age of 19, Simon moved to the capital and started to work in various five-star hotels. Positions at Four Seasons, The Dorchester, and The Royal Garden followed, as did brief stints abroad in both Canada and Italy. “When

francesca lee I returned, I was head of production at Harrods, and then I reopened the whole hotel food and beverage operation at the Great Eastern Hotel in Liverpool Street, which had five restaurants, before receiving the call for the executive chef position at

“The investment that they’ve put into this hotel is incredible. But you have to stay ahead of the game” Jumeirah Carlton Tower. “I used to walk past the hotel every morning as a young commis chef when I couldn’t afford the bus fare home to Clapham, and think that one day I’d love to run the kitchens. It’s very satisfying that this is now what I’m doing, albeit 20 years on.” Simon, who has been at the Jumeirah since 2003, has seen the group grow

from six hotels to 23. “The investment that has been put into this hotel and the others is incredible,” he says before adding, “but you have to stay ahead of the game.” With there being more chef positions than there are chefs living and working in London, retention rate is vital to the flow and consistency of any kitchen, and Simon tells me that last year his was 76 per cent. “I believe there are three important basics for young chefs; a good rate of pay, good uniforms and a good staff canteen. If you start with those things, it makes a big difference.” The training ground for some of the young chefs is The Rib Room, headed up by chef Ian Rudge. Signature dishes include rib of beef and prawn cocktail, but Simon tells me the restaurant is all about following the seasons. “It’s a bastion of British cuisine. At the moment we have English pea veloute on the set menu, as well as dishes which include new season English asparagus,

artichoke and runner beans.” Another favourite eatery of the hotel is the Chinoiserie, with pastry chef Stephan Will at the helm. On the back of the success of the Brilliantly British 90 Years Afternoon Tea, the hotel is currently working with the V&A that will be running an exhibition from 10 September called You Say You Want a Revolution? Records & Rebels 1966-70, and the hotel will create a mini exhibition and themed afternoon tea in its honour. “At the moment we’re experimenting with lots of psychedelic colours,” Simon tells me. With all of this in mind, what is his advice to young chefs? “Go out and work in the best places, especially hotels. Hotels have more structure than restaurants.” We think you may be receiving a few applications, Simon, but that’s if there are any vacancies of course. 1 Cadogan Place, SW1X 9PY, 020 7235 1234, jumeirah.com 9

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The warmest of

welcomes

Family is at the heart of Italian restaurant Enoteca Turi, as the Journal discovers emily adams

here is something familiar and comforting about Giuseppe and Pamela Turi, the couple behind Italian restaurant Enoteca Turi. I feel as if I’m being welcomed into their home when I meet them at their new premises in Belgravia. For the last 25 years, the family-run restaurant flourished in Putney, with appreciative customers enjoying fine Italian food. Having been a firm favourite in the local area since 1990, when the lease ended, it was tough to say goodbye. “We had a lot of support from our customers and wanted to find a place where we could keep them with us.” Unable to find a suitable spot in the area, the couple heard that 87 Pimlico Road was available. “The area is fantastic. There’s a lovely feel on the high street and a sense of community, so we felt it was just right.” Giuseppe, originally from Puglia, came to London in 1982, where he trained as a sommelier and worked at both the Connaught and the Athenaeum Hotels. Having risen to restaurant manager, he decided to go it alone. “In 1990, the Italian restaurant scene was very stereotypical,” he remembers. “All the menus were the same. So when I opened Enoteca Turi, I really wanted to reflect the true Italian regional heritage.” The restaurant has a simple, clear design to put the main emphasis on the food. It has been finished to a very high standard and the space has been used effectively. Large

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Giuseppe, Pamela and the team

floor-to-ceiling mirrors open up the room and sit opposite an exposed brick wall with a subtle wash of gold paint. An acoustic ceiling keeps noise levels down. “We’re of a certain age now and hate going to restaurants where you aren’t able to hear!” Giuseppe laughs. For the downstairs, Giuseppe and Pamela have more exciting plans. They’re working on a wine cellar and private dining area, with two

fireplaces to provide a cosy homely atmosphere. The location may have changed, but the format and flavours are still the same. Giuseppe and Pamela are in the restaurant every day, working hard on their family business. “It’s a way of life,” Giuseppe says, “and I enjoy what I do.” Given Giuseppe’s background in wine, including gaining second place in the Sommelier of the Year competition in 1987, his wine list is unrivalled. He talks about it with enthusiasm and intelligence. “Wine has a special place in our restaurant,” he says, “it’s an expression of a particular region.” There is a rustic elegance to every dish on the menu, according to Giuseppe. “It is important to

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me that the identity of the region comes across in each dish,” he says. He adds that many of the ingredients are imported from Italy, such as the Mediterranean vegetables, because they’re the most flavoursome. “It’s great that in London we have the ability to source those ingredients.” Pamela, as Giuseppe tells me fondly, is “the heart and soul of the restaurant”. “I’m just the mum,” Pamela laughs as she tells me about her job and the loyal staff around her. It is a small team who chose

to wait patiently for eight weeks as the new restaurant was rapidly renovated. All the staff followed the couple to Belgravia, and all are Italian. “They really believe in their culture,” Pamela tells me, “and they’re

“It’s great that in London you have the ability to source those ingredients” eager to exhibit it, so everyone can see that their passion is natural.” Pamela was an English teacher by trade. She began working in the restaurant many years ago and has brought her nurturing teaching

skills with her. “Many of our staff go on wine, cooking or English courses,” she tells me. “It happens because I tell them, ‘Don’t just come and work in a restaurant. Learn about wine, learn about food or learn English, so that when you leave here, you’ll have something to take with you’.” Giuseppe and Pamela firmly believe in giving their employees the opportunity to enrich their knowledge and fulfil their potential. Enoteca Turi may have moved somewhere new, but fortunately its philosophy, food, wine and welcoming atmosphere remains the same. 87 Pimlico Road, SW1W 8PH, 020 7730 3663, enotecaturi.com 11

Restaurant Ours

[q&a]

What’s ours IS YOURS Following the opening of his new venture Restaurant Ours in Knightsbridge, the Journal speaks to founder and culinary director Tom Sellers EMILY ADAMS

om Sellers has the CV of most people’s dreams. Having started his culinary adventure at the tender age of 16, he progressed quickly, training under the likes of Tom Aikens and Tom Keller. When he was just 26, he opened his first London restaurant, Story, and within five months he had received his first Michelin star. Now with two restaurants and a pub under his belt, and still only 29 years old, the Journal speaks to him about his newest venture, Restaurant Ours, what he thinks of the local area, and what’s next on the agenda. Congratulations on the opening of Restaurant Ours and welcome to the area Tom. Can you tell us about the inspiration behind the restaurant? The restaurant is a collaboration between my business partners and some friends; hence, we chose the name Restaurant Ours. We want it to become a local go-to, and for our guests to feel as though it is theirs to enjoy. It’s even a place for large groups to gather and we are always thinking of new ways to provide entertainment in the space. It’s stylish and bright, but also intimate and inclusive. The menu was designed with lighter options, as well as the more indulgent ones, so there’s something for everyone who comes through the door.

The restaurant interior looks incredible. Did you have a clear idea of how you wanted it to look? That stage of the development wasn’t really my remit – of course I saw what the designers had planned. As culinary director, my job was Aged rib of Galician beef mainly to focus on the kitchen but I love the How have you found space and think it will only get better restaurant ours differs with time. from Story? Story is where my most creative Why did you choose to come dishes will be presented. It is to Knightsbridge? built around a tasting menu in an For me, it is always about the venue intimate, 12-table dining room. and 264 Brompton Road is legendary. I think the area has been asking for an Guests really focus on what they are eating. Ours is much more exciting venue like Ours for a while. casual and the sharing concept It’s relaxed, looks incredible and has means that guests can build their exceptional food and drink. own experience. What have you learnt For newcomers to the from opening your restaurant, what would Restaurant Story? you recommend trying on The two projects are completely the menu? different but obviously your I love fish, so I really enjoy the experience grows over time. There salmon 50/50, as well as smaller are a lot more people involved dishes such as the razor clams in Ours who all bring their own with charred lime and chilli. I experiences and ideas. I also have the benefit of having run Restaurant think the lamb with butter lettuce and morels is a really strong dish Story and my pub, The Lickfold and the cinnamon doughnuts with Inn, for the past three years, which salted caramel sauce always get a is invaluable when it comes to great reception. operational and financial decisions.

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You were just 16 when you started training and had your first Michelin star at 26. Has it been everything you dreamed it would be? It’s difficult to say. I was always ambitious, particularly when I realised that if I worked really hard and stayed focused I could make it happen for myself. I love my work, it’s everything to me, but I’m not finished yet – ask me again in 10 years! who has influenced you throughout your career? Tom Aikens and Tom Keller were two of my greatest influences. I had the privilege of working for both chefs when I was younger. How have you handled the pressure of running three establishments at such a young age? I’ve learned that the trick is to build a team that you trust. Story is my home and every dish made there means a

lot to me. Everything else I do comes with careful consideration of how it will affect Story. The Lickfold Inn is a country pub and the head chef, Graham Squire, and I have worked together for years. As Restaurant Ours is still relatively new, I have been putting a lot of work into getting everything absolutely right; which will naturally ease as the restaurant finds its rhythm. What has been your biggest achievement to date? And what do you still want to achieve? Earning and holding onto the star at Story is a massive achievement. I want to achieve a balance between being a good restaurateur and staying true to myself as a chef – I still have a lot to give in both respects. When you’re not rustling something up in the kitchen, what do you like to do? Same things as everyone else – I see

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my friends, see my family. Sleep, sometimes. Is there an ingredient that you can’t live without? Like all chefs: salt. Do you have any exciting plans for the Restaurant Ours menu? It’s early days – we will change the menu with the seasons, but currently we’re working on making sure that every dish is the best it can be. What’s next on the agenda? I am opening my first overseas restaurant in the autumn in Hong Kong, which I’m really excited about. It’s a completely different market that demands a different type of dining experience. Restaurant Ours, 264 Brompton Road, SW3 2AS, 020 7100 2200, restaurant-ours.com 13

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[interiors]

Keeping it contemporary Founder Alina Lacatusu tells the Journal all about her company, Platinum Interiors London Francesca Lee

lina Lacatusu knows what style is. Previously a model travelling all over the world and living in Milan, she has a taste for the finer things in life, and has turned her career from fashion to interior design after studying design in London. “Even when redesigning my own house, I found that I liked the most luxurious products and furnishings, which in turn were often the most expensive,” she laughs. Known for her contemporary style, the majority of Alina’s work takes place in Prime Central London. Redesigning properties in Belgravia, Mayfair and Kensington to name but a few, she has the skills to take any project from concept to completion. “Some clients come to me and would like me to refurbish their whole house and I might even help to knock down walls, while others might want me to just design one room in their flat,” she tells me. Alina is also in the know if she needs a helping hand with any part of the property refurbishment process. “I have a lot of contacts; for example, I know the best builders in the area and I oversee and project manage from day one.” It is Alina’s keen eye for detail that made her the interior designer of choice for two recent projects; a townhouse and a two-bedroom flat. “A lot of my clients just want to take the stress away from property refurbishment and that’s where I come in,” she says. Like most interior designers, Alina creates a 14

mood board after a few meetings. “That’s one of my favourite parts of the design process and where I can really unleash my creativity,”

she describes. She also enjoys advising clients on artwork, with the majority of them looking for bespoke pieces. Alina goes on to tell the Journal about how transforming a property through careful interior design is like selling a lifestyle. “I can tell within five minutes of meeting someone the kind of life they lead and what I could suggest interiorwise that they would love,” she says. And with some clients also having properties abroad, she is also in demand overseas. “Some of my clients have second homes so I also travel for work,” she says. “It keeps it interesting and it’s all in a day’s (or year’s!) work.” 07721 727 072, platinuminteriorslondon.com

[CULTURE] Royal Silks by Hubert de Watrigant

one horse race

Storm by Jennifer Newman

UNTIL 30 JULY

all mapped out

Luminaire Arts is pleased to present its latest exhibition with South African born artist Jennifer Newman. Beyond Mapping is only the artist’s second time showcasing her work in the UK and features 10 highly textured, diverse paintings. Having studied South African coastlines, she has been inspired by the mapping of journeys and uses materials such as oils, gold and resin. 19 Grosvenor Place, SW1X 7HT, 07966 236 969, email enquiries@luminaire arts.co.uk

[news]

Trio by Mao Wen Biao

arts & crafts Exhibitions and events in the area South Coast by Jennifer Newman

photo finish

21 JUL-

Crane Kalman 20 AUG gallery is giving young British photographer Ellie Davies the chance to showcase her finest work from the last seven years in a new exhibition called Into the Woods. Having grown up in the New Forest, Ellie spent her childhood exploring the woods and her photography documents her relationships with the different landscapes she discovered along the way. 178 Brompton Road, SW3 1HQ, 020 7584 7566, cranekalmanbrighton.com

Half Life 10 by Ellie Davies

UNTIL 9 JULY

This year marks the Osborne Studio Gallery’s 30th birthday and to celebrate the occasion, it is pleased to present the Impressions of the Turf exhibition, which includes some of the world’s greatest contemporary racing artists. The gallery, which has found its home on Motcomb Street for the last three decades, will display works by the likes of Jay Kirkman, Mao Wen Biao and Michelle McCullagh, alongside many more. 2 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8JU, 020 7235 9667, osg. uk.com

down to a fine art

27 JUN - 3 JUL

John Adams Fine Art in the heart of Belgravia is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at The Art & Antiques Fair at Kensington Olympia’s Exhibition Centre. Founded in 1990, the gallery has more than 25 years of experience in 20thcentury French art. This year’s fair features late night openings, a programme of interesting talks and of course, works from John Adams Fine Art. See website for more details, johnadamsfineart.com / olympia-artantiques.com

[music]

Hitting all the

right notes As The BBC Proms return to Cadogan Hall this month, the Journal delves into a world of cellos and chamber music emily adams

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cellos chamber music concert in our local venue, Cadogan Hall. Although The Proms started back in 1895, the first Proms chamber music concert was held in 1996, before it eventually found a regular home at Cadogan Hall from 2005. The historic venue has hosted The Proms’ matinee performances ever since, and this year we’ll see eight chamber music concerts take place. Even 122 years on, The Proms are as popular as ever with many of the events already sold out. Director David Pickard thinks he understands why: “It’s because the initial idea is still relevant today. Obviously, what is the best music in 1895 when the festival started isn’t necessarily what some people regard the best in 2016. But, the original vision remains the same.” If you’re perusing the line-up for the eight week festival and you’re a little bit daunted by the choice, start with what’s in store in the area – we’ve even got a few recommendations for you. The first chamber music concert

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lassical music enthusiasts will know there’s only one date to keep in your diary. As the world’s largest classical music festival, The BBC Proms are renowned for putting on an impressive show and now in its 122nd year, with new director David Pickard at the helm, it’s time for the cello to take the starring role. Last year saw the celebration of the piano with more than 25 solo pianists taking to the stage across the season. Now, as the focus turns to the cello, we see 10 concertos take place alongside a multiple

is kicked off by pianist Paul Lewis and his regular partners the Vertavo Quartet, along with BjØrg Lewis on the cello. Together they’ll perform music from France, with the help of Debussy’s Symbolist Cello Sonata and Henri Dutilleux’s single chord composition Ainsi la nuit. To finish you’ll be treated to a quintet arrangement of Mozart’s iconic Piano Concerto No. 12. For something a little bit different, in Proms Chamber Music 3, we’ll see impressionist Alistair McGowan, singer Jean Delescluse and Alexandre Tharaud join forces to celebrate

[cultURE]

THE FACTS AND FIGURES 75 Proms at the Royal Albert Hall Eight Proms Chamber Music at Cadogan Hall 58 evening concerts Eight matinees 76 Proms extra events at tHe Imperial College Union Nine Late night Proms Every prom is broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 Four Proms will be held at exciting and different venues: Bold Tendencies Multi-Storey Car Park, Old Royal Naval College, Roundhouse and the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Guy Johnston, image © Ben Wright

Paul Lewis, image © Josep Molina Harmonia Mundi

French composer Erik Satie, in a mix of words and music. Or if you’re looking to listen to an eloquent French-Candaian pianist,

“Now in its 122nd year, with new director David Pickard at the helm, it’s time for the cello to take the starring role” Louis Lortie is the man to watch at Proms Chamber Music 6. Described as an ‘intriguing programme’, Louis tackles Italian compositions including

top pick

Poulenc’s pianistic vision of Naples. They are all being broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 so if you’re hoping to catch every note, you don’t have to miss a thing. All tickets for Proms Chamber Music concerts, centre gallery £12, stalls £14 (plus booking fee), 1pm–2pm, Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, SW1X 9DQ, 020 7730 4500, cadoganhall.com

British cellist, Guy Johnston, gathers together 11 of his celloplaying friends to give the cello a worthy celebration. Together they will perform pieces written by musical masterminds from Bach to Brahm, but as this is also the summer, in which we see Rio hold the Olympic Games, expect to find the colourful rhythms of Brazil in among some more classical pieces. Centre gallery £12, stalls £14, 1pm, 25 July, Proms Chamber Music 2 at Cadogan Hall

[CULTURE]

[THEATRE REVIEW]

In for the long-haul The stage adaptation of Sideways just doesn’t quite live up to expectations, as the Journal finds out Francesca Lee

ou may need a few glasses of Pinot Noir to get you through the stage adaptation of Oscarwinning film Sideways, currently showing at the St James Theatre. Written by Rex Pickett, the story revolves around Miles (Daniel Weyman) and best friend Jack (Simon Harrison), who are on the latter’s stag do in the Californian winelands. Miles is a wine buff and a struggling writer who has had 66 manuscripts turned down, while Jack is certainly a ‘Jack the lad’ wanting to ‘sow his seed’ before getting hitched. They come across two women (Ellie Piercy) and Terra (Beth Cordingly), and the plot thickens; the bachelor party turns into a sordid secret. With phrases such as Jack wanting to ‘get his nut’ (that’s probably the most tame) and Miles getting excited about ‘popping his ’82 Latour’, the language is cringeworthy and feels unnatural, while one-sided telephone conversations make the 18

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As the play progresses, a copious amount of wine is drunk, bottles are glugged – but Merlot is a conversation stopper; it’s Pinot Noir all the way

play feel am-dram. The set is simple, wooden walls and wine bars are moved into place by the actors; but you really have to use your imagination

to envisage they’re in sunny California. It’s not all bad though: the acting is good. Harrison in particular plays a convincing Jack and shines throughout the play. Piercy and Cordingly also put on a stellar performance. Weyman has moments of brilliance, but for the most part is simply trying too hard. As the play progresses, a copious amount of wine is drunk, bottles are glugged – but Merlot is a conversation stopper; it’s Pinot Noir all the way. Such is the manner in which Merlot is portrayed in the script, the 2004 film apparently had a negative effect on sales. The stage adaptation is long at 2 hours 40 minutes, and some scenes could have easily been cut to prevent the audience from switching off. By the end, you’ll certainly be craving a glass or two – or a bottle for that matter. Until 9 July, from £15, 12 Palace Street, SW1E 5JA, stjamestheatre.co.uk

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Shoe sanctuary Bionda Castana may have only moved to Belgravia last June, but it has already outgrown its first store. Now it has moved two doors down to get some extra space at 75 Elizabeth Street. The new 350 square foot store has been designed with a neutral palette throughout and features a beautiful garden to entertain clients in. 75 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PJ, 020 7730 6207, biondacastana.com

playing dress up

Vintage fashion boutique Vestiaire Collective has teamed up with The Berkeley to create something special for the summer season. The bespoke fashion trunk, which has been designed by Norton MacCullough & Locke, features showstopping vintage accessories from the 50s, 60s and 70s, and is delivered to your suite in time for your evening preparations. Whether you want to complete your outfit with a Dior necklace or a Chanel bag, you can enjoy your complimentary chosen piece for the whole evening. The Berkeley, Wilton Place, SW1X 7RL, 020 7235 6000, the-berkeley.co.uk

[news]

fashion & beauty The Journal uncovers what’s going on in the local fashion and beauty scene

i’ve got my eye on you

It’s never easy trying to catch 40 winks while you’re thousands of feet up in the air, jetting off on your summer holidays, but these limited edition silk eye masks will certainly help you out. Filled with lavender and lined with smooth cotton velvet, you’ll be asleep in no time at all – and not to mention they come in either a beautiful luxurious turquoise shade or a fun pineapple print. £55 each, available from Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ, 020 7235 5000, harveynichols.com

Safe in the sun

Sensai is all about caring for your skin in the sun so its created the Silky Bronze Cellular Protective Face Cream with SPF50 to protect yourself against UVA radiation, and after a hard day’s sunbathing, apply the Silky Bronze Soothing After Sun Repair Mask to rehydrate your sun-exposed skin and keep you looking radiant. £80, face cream and £82, after sun repair mask, available from Harrods, harrods.com

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[health & beauty review]

Sleek and chic

Are you in need of a hair makeover? Fret not, as Errol Douglas will make you look fabulous in no time francesca Lee

rrol Douglas is somewhat of an institution on Motcomb Street. It’s a given that he pretty much knows everyone in the area, after all he set up shop almost 20 years ago. A figurehead for luxury hairdressing and a stylist to the stars with clients including Naomi Campbell, Brad Pitt and Diana Ross, Errol has won every award and accolade under the sun, even receiving an MBE by the Queen for services to hairdressing in 2008 (rumours are he’s gunning for a knighthood too). As I step inside the salon, it’s bustling. Clients are flicking through magazines, hair is being cut and blow dried into shape and there are talks of a refurb in the not too distant future (not that it needs it). I’m immediately offered a refreshment (yes, please) and a menu in case I’d like any food (why not?) and then I head downstairs where my consultation takes place with the colourist. I must admit I have become somewhat downbeat about my hair in recent months, resulting in me either trying to rock the top knot or style out the boho-chic look (I’m not sure I can pull either off ). A combination of not using enough

conditioner, constant straightening and grey peeking through my lacklustre locks mean that it has needed some TLC for quite some time. Normally I opt for a full head of highlights, however I’m advised

I leave the salon with a spring in my step that I can achieve a similar effect through a tint. And I’m assured that when my hair grows, there won’t be a block line at my roots that I usually have from highlights. Bonus. As the colourist gets to work, it’s the usual process of highlights; taking approximately 90 minutes as I have long hair, followed by 30 minutes under the heat activation dryer. A shampoo, conditioner and treatment later and I head upstairs

where Errol awaits. Usually not wanting to have more than 2cm cut off, he assures me that my dead ends are just that and they need to go – so two inches is lopped off. He cuts the front of my hair to give it some shape and also assures me that when my hair is up it will soften my look. And as my hair is super thick, I’m also pleased when the thinning scissors make an appearance. As my hair is blow dried I can see the various colours of the tint coming though – it looks natural and doesn’t seem to be that much different from the highlights that I usually have. I leave the salon with a spring in my step, reminding myself that next time I shouldn’t leave it so long. 18 Motcomb Street, Knightsbridge, SW1X 8LB, erroldouglas.com

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RESIDENTS’ CULTURE Sue Liberman brings us her monthly Belgravian musings

s I write this, there’s a ripple of excitement in Belgravia as we’re all very much looking forward to Richard Jones (soldier, magician and winner of this year’s Britain’s Got Talent), opening the Motcomb Street Party. Richard is a Lance Corporal in the Household Cavalry and also a member of the Household Cavalry Band. More about the Motcomb Street Party next month, but in the meantime those of you who saw Richard’s winning performance on Britain’s Got Talent might be interested to know that the producers of “the world’s greatest magic show” Impossible, have announced that the Lance Corporal will be joining the London production at the Noël Coward Theatre. Impossible opens on 13 July 2016, following previews from 6 July, and will run until 27 August 2016. I’m sure tickets will be in high demand.

Mosimann’s

Linley

The Orange

Best Resident Display

Belgravia in Bloom was a huge success and all have said how much the event has reminded us of what a wonderful community spirit we have in Belgravia. Thank you to everyone who took part and congratulations to the following retailers who won awards for their outstanding window displays during Belgravia in Bloom:

Best Floral Display Winner: Linley,

Pimlico Road

Highly commended:

Soane, Pimlico Road & Neill Strain, West Halkin Street

Best Royal Theme Winner: Mosimann’s,

West Halkin Street

Best Floral Display (Pubs) Winner: The Orange,

Pimlico Road

Highly commended:

The Alfred Tennyson, Motcomb Street

A very special congratulations to a resident of Belgrave Place for their wonderful Belgravia in Bloom display.

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

[great british escape]

Seaham

SHANTIES The Journal heads northwards to sample the seaside delights of Seaham Hall in County Durham Elizabeth Finney

’m retrieved from Durham station and driven through the leafy city, cutting a path through the undulating green fields towards Seaham Hall, all the while chatting to my driver, Craig. The car rolls up a sweeping driveway, unveiling a stunning 18th-century house, fronted by an extraordinary whirlpool fountain. The house, built in 1791, has been used as a stately home for aristocracy (including Lord and Lady Byron), as a secret bottle centre for Scotch whisky during the American prohibition and as a hospital. It now stands as one of the finest hotels in the area, just a stone’s throw away from a beautifully tempestuous beach. New to Seaham, this is my first venture, and a blustery walk along the seafront makes for the perfect start to my stay in this relatively untapped spot. I mosey back up to the hotel to see my suite – strikingly themed in sand, turquoise and violet, it boasts its own living area complete with writing desk, dining table, luxurious sofa and widescreen television above a modern fireplace. A cabinet that’s fully-stocked with enough Nespresso coffee pods to raise a hibernating bear from its slumber is the icing on the cake – that and the bottle of Champagne left in an ice bucket to welcome me. The pool-like bath tub 26

and the ocean-sized bed are both more than welcome attractions, but one of the most striking things about the place has to be the view out into the well-kempt grounds and brooding woodland beyond. After a flute of Champagne I potter downstairs to the Byron restaurant to sample their evening offerings, which are sublime and imaginative. Most noteworthy were the appetisers – light shards of artichoke skin with pickled beetroot and goats curd alongside a surprisingly sweet carrot

meringue with carrot purée, which dissolves delicately on the tongue post-crunch. I opt for a hearty cut of lamb as my main with fresh greens, roasted spring onions and a side of golden new potatoes. The real treat of the evening comes in the form of my wine pairings, a series of robust reds brought out by the glass thanks to the use of the Coravin system, a wine needle that perforates the cork, allowing me to sample a single glass of truly extraordinary wines. These all combined so easily with the juices

[LIFESTYLE]

in my main course that I could be convinced that this lucky lamb drank nothing but red wine its whole life. Followed by a baked Alaska topped with passionfruit coulis, I’m beaten by the intoxicating creaminess and kicks of sharpness. Rotund and content, I all but roll back to my room, where I indulge in a luxurious bath with skyscraper bubbles. I’ve never been more willing to relent to an early night – at just under six foot, I’m surprised to find that even I have a choice of 360°-worth of angles in which to sleep. Morning beckons, and another banquet awaits me – croissants, toast and condiments to start, followed by a yoghurt, granola and berry compote so delightfully dense I can literally stand my spoon up in it, though admittedly, it’s so tasty this trick doesn’t last long. After a soothing pot of jasmine tea, I head through the hotel, down a spiral staircase, through a pair of novel automatic doors and into a winding tunnel. The tunnel inspires notions

of secret lairs with its pink floor lighting and decked pathway atop a corridor-spanning pool of water. It entertains me so thoroughly that I’m almost disappointed to be met with a vast elephant statue, signalling my arrival at the award-winning Serenity Spa where I am to receive a Ytsara Samunprai treatment. This Thai herbal heat energiser consists of a 90-minute massage using a steamed lemongrass poultice, alongside blue ginger and peppermint essential oils to revitalise and renew the body. My muscles are more knotted than a four-yearold’s first pair of self-tied shoelaces, but this intense treatment has me unravelled. Quickly reminding myself how to use my limbs, I briefly retreat into a relaxation room with heated loungers and a gorgeous view out into the grounds before scuttling off to explore the rest of the spa facilities. I dart between the Jacuzzi in the hammam room, the samarium, the sauna with quartz crystal and, my personal favourite, the black granite steam room complete with an amethyst crystal. After all that heat, I trot unthinkingly into the icy plunge pool before leaping out and retiring to the outdoor terrace hot tubs to re-evaluate my temperature choices. To my own amazement I swim a few lengths in the 20-metre pool before trying out the fitness suite, complete with a glorious range of contraptions that make me feel like a child in a playground. My active morning reaches a peak after a stroll into Seaham, when I return for a spot of afternoon tea in the lounge. I settle down with a three-tier masterpiece of finger

I could be convinced that this lucky lamb drank nothing but red wine its whole life

sandwiches, scones and cake, blithely watching the world go by outside from an armchair. My final evening led me to the Pan Asian restaurant situated in the spa, Ozone. Its satisfyingly circular layout focuses on a central bar, which I sit alongside with a view to both the open kitchen and to the gardens. I sip on Prosecco and nibble prawn crackers until I’m presented with gargantuan prawn tempura, which are light and crisped to perfection. For my main I opt for the green chicken curry with jasmine rice – each mouthful was awash with creamy coconut milk and a myriad of aromatic flavours that left me mourning my empty dishes far too quickly. I top it all off with a mango cheesecake that convinces me that really, I’m perfectly happy to gain a stone if I could eat this wonder every day from now on. A game of pool and a Durham Gin and tonic (or two) later and I’m exhausted – my book and bed is all I need to polish off the day. Another wonderfully on-point breakfast followed by a frolic around the spa and I’m back in the suite, packing while dolefully looking at my beautiful surroundings one last time. I’m met again by Craig, who grins knowingly and asks me how my weekend has been. Thankfully, words can describe my time here, and I spend the journey singing Seaham Hall’s praises – in fact, the singing continues for months afterwards. Seaham Hall, Lord Byron’s Walk, County Durham, SR7 7AG, 0191 516 1400, seaham-hall.co.uk NEED TO KNOW Elizabeth Finney was hosted by the five-star Seaham Hall hotel in Seaham, County Durham, where an overnight stay in one of the 22 individually-designed suites costs from £195 for two sharing, including a full English breakfast. It is situated in 37 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens in a striking cliff top location with evocative views out over Durham’s heritage coast line.

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 CLUB]

[ARCHITECTS/ DESIGN]

[GALLERIES]

[DOCTOR]

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

Weldon Walshe 20 Grosvenor Place 020 7235 4100

Pullman Editions 94 Pimlico Road 020 7730 0547 pullmaneditions.com

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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

[HAIR SALONS]

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

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

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Fashion [BOUTIQUES]

Philip Treacy 69 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 3992

Herve Leger 29 Lowndes Street 020 7201 2590

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

[BANKS]

[MOVING SERVICES]

[PSYCHOTHERAPY]

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

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

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

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

Services

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

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

[POST OFFICE]

Post Office 6 Eccleston Street 0845 722 3344

[TRAVEL & hotels]

[interior design]

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel 21 Lowndes Street 020 7823 1234

Platinum Interiors 07721 727 072 platinuminteriorslondon.com

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

Jumeirah Carlton Tower Cadogan Place 020 7235 1234

Speciality Shops [CIGAR SPECIALIST]

Tomtom Cigars 63 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 1790

[CONFECTIONERS]

Peggy Porschen 116 Ebury Street 020 7730 1316

Pierre HermĂŠ Paris 13 Lowndes Street 020 7245 0317 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

[BOOTMAKERS]

[SECURITY]

Stivaleria Cavallin 57 Elizabeth Street 020 3198 3269 stivaleriacavallin.com

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

[NEWSAGENTS]

Mayhew Newsagents

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

[PROPERTY NEWS]

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Important street plans affecting Belgravia Image courtesy of Taylor Wimpey Central London

PLANNING APPLICATIONS DATE RECEIVED: 25 May ADDRESS: Pimlico Road PROPOSAL: Reinstate pavement lights to front and insertion of window to rear at ground floor. DATE RECEIVED: 27 May ADDRESS: Kinnerton Street PROPOSAL: Installation of railings at roof level. DATE RECEIVED: 27 May ADDRESS: Knightsbridge PROPOSAL: Installation of replacement lighting scheme to facades of hotel.

Taylor Wimpey Central London buys in Pimlico

Developer Taylor Wimpey Central London has snapped up a “significant” 0.5 acre site in Pimlico, complete with consent for a new mixed-use scheme designed by Sheppard Robson.

The Ebury Centre, which has planning for 47 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, along with new facilities for University Technical Colleges, was bought off Bouygues Development for an undisclosed sum. The contractor, Bouygues UK,

PLANNed roadworks and closures

5 July Clarendon Street, SW1V Carriageway resurfacing. City Of Westminster 020 7641 2000

20-27 July Carlton Street, SW1Y Install/replace link box. UKPN East & Lon ltd 0800 028 4587

18-19 July Lowndes Square, SW1X Carriageway resurfacing. City Of Westminster 020 7641 2000

27 July Belgrave Square, SW1X Lifting of pits in island to gain access to gas pressure reduction equipment to carry out essential works. National Grid Gas plc 0845 605 6677

has just finished piling, and the vertical build has begun as of this month. Residential sales will launch in autumn 2016, with full completion set for Q2 2018. TWCL’s latest acquisition follows a “significant portfolio boost” in January and marks the firm’s first play since moving to a new Soho HQ (the team has taken up residence at The Crown Estate’s AirW1 building at 20 Air Street). Ingrid Skinner, managing director of Taylor Wimpey Central London, said: “Pimlico has, historically, presented very few new build opportunities of this scale. Securing Ebury Centre is a great milestone for our business – in keeping with our strategy to create unique, high-quality projects in Central London, which will attract smart investment and hold value in the longterm.” We’re told the developer’s current focus is very much on “carefully selected prime, and emerging prime” areas of central London, including: King’s Cross, Paddington, Battersea, Lambeth, Dalston and Southwark.

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Building on up

Sales director Simon Tollit of Sotheby’s Realty tells the Journal about opening the Belgravia office, local networks and the power of global affiliates francesca lee

aving opened in Belgravia last month, Sotheby’s Realty is making a big impact in the local area and beyond. Prior to the move, the team were located in Mayfair and when the opportunity to aquire a prime site in Belgravia arose, they jumped at it. The office, which also corners Eccleston Street, consists of a team of 15 who work across sales, lettings, international and residential development and investment markets, with Simon Tollit heading up the sales team. Previously a partner at another local estate agent for nine years, the opportunity of a new challenge was too good to miss and he has been with the company since last October. “The fact that we’ve opened an office in Belgravia was completely by chance, which was very fortuitous for me. Obviously I know the area very well so it’s very beneficial for the business,” he tells me. The team currently have instructions across London including Marylebone, St John’s Wood and Chelsea, and are now currently focusing on driving the business forward in Prime Central London, in particular Belgravia, Knightsbridge and Mayfair. With Sotheby’s Realty being at the forefront of the international market (there are 845 offices in 63 countries), the worldwide connections that the team have are phenomenal. Indeed, Simon has recently returned from the Global Networking Conference in Las Vegas where he met contacts from all over the world. “Sotheby’s

Photo by Sarel Jansen

is an internationally driven business and everyone is at the top of their game,” he says. As well as working with affiliates and partners across the globe that send Simon and his team a huge amount of referrals, the Belgravia office has a North India desk while continuing to build allimportant relationships closer to home. Simon explains: “We work closely with the auction house on New Bond Street which is really starting to pay dividends, and regularly attend events there to further cement the relationship.” With these national and international connections in mind, how is Simon finding the current market? “With recent changes to legislation and the increase in stamp duty, coupled with general uncertainty, there is no doubt that

“Sotheby's is an internationally driven business and everyone is at the top of their game”

this is a challenging market. However, as long as vendors are listening and taking advice from well informed agents regarding offers and asking prices, there are still a number of good sales taking place.” As well as immersing themselves both locally and internationally, the team recently launched a new development in one of the private boardrooms at the auction house in association with its jewellery and watch departments, making it a unique client experience. With local community initiatives such as the Garden House Art Project that Simon and his team were involved in back in April, there is a lot to be getting on with. “Sotheby’s is a global brand and if utilised correctly, our relationship with the auction house, global affiliates and the international teams mean that the potential is exceptional. What an exciting challenge it is.” 77-79 Ebury Street, 020 7495 9580, sothebysrealty.co.uk 31

Halkin Street, Belgravia SW1 Spacious two bedroom apartment with period features A beautifully presented maisonette located on the ground and lower ground floor of this period conversion. The flat has wooden floors throughout the reception rooms, has been finished with modern fixtures and fittings and benefits from high ceilings and decorative fireplaces. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, guest cloakroom. EPC: D. Approximatley 93 sq m (1,002 sq ft). Available furnished

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

Guide price: £850 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/BEQ214266 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 - July - 5a Eaton Square

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West Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1 An elegant three bedroom apartment with fantastic proportions An immaculate ground and lower ground apartment benefiting from 3 good sized bedrooms, excellent entertaining space as well as a patio garden. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms both with en suites, drawing room, dining room, kitchen, WC, balcony, patio. EPC: F. Approximately 161 sq m (1,736 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 95 years

Guide price: £3,950,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/belgravia belgravia@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5910 Savills.co.uk/sloane-street sloanestreet@savills.com 020 7730 0822

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1, 7 West Eaton Place BRJ

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CADOGAN SQUARE, CHELSEA SW3

KINNERTON STREET, BELGRAVIA SW1X £1,595 PER WEEK

£1,650,000

• TWO BEDROOMS • TWO BATHROOMS • OPEN PLAN KITCHEN • SHARE OF FREEHOLD • DESIGNED BY COCOVARA INTERIORS • RESIDENT HOUSE KEEPER • ACCESS TO GARDENS • EPC E • • TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS • TWO BATHROOMS • RECEPTION ROOM • Plus £240 Tenancy Fee and £60 Referencing Fee (per person) • SEPARATE KITCHEN • QUIET PORTERED BLOCK • GREEN OUTLOOK • EPC D • BELGRAVIA BELGRAVIAOFFICE OFFICE 1 1Motcomb SW1X 8JX MotcombStreet, Street,London London SW1X 8JX +44 +44(0)20 (0)207235 72358861 8861belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk

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£3,950 PER WEEK £3,950 WEEK • FOURBEDROOMS BEDROOMS•••THREE THREEBATHROOMS BATHROOMS •• SPACIOUS •• FOUR SPACIOUS LOUNGE/DINING ROOM FOUR BEDROOMS THREE BATHROOMS SPACIOUSLOUNGE/DINING LOUNGE/DININGROOM ROOM• •• • SEPARATE KITCHEN • PRIVATE ROOF TERRACE • DIRECT LIFT ACCESS • RECENTLY REFURBISHED • EPC F •F •• SEPARATE KITCHEN • PRIVATE ROOF TERRACE • DIRECT LIFT ACCESS • RECENTLY REFURBISHED •• EPC SEPARATE KITCHEN • PRIVATE ROOF TERRACE • DIRECT LIFT ACCESS • RECENTLY REFURBISHED EPC F •• Plus£240 £240 TenancyFee Fee and £60 £60 Referencing Fee (per person) Plus Plus £240 Tenancy Tenancy Fee and and £60 Referencing Referencing Fee Fee (per (per person) person)

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Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JX 111Motcomb Motcomb Street, Street, London London SW1X SW1X 8JX 8JX +44 (0)20 7235 8861 belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk +44 (0)20 7235 8861 belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk +44 (0)20 7235 8861 belgraviaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk

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Lyall Street and Eaton Mews North, Belgravia SW1

£22,500,000

This magnificent Grade II Listed, Freehold house is situated in a prime Belgravia location and is one of very few low build houses in the area. Providing exceptional living and entertaining space throughout, this double fronted home and consists of two attached dwellings; the larger being a four bedroom house on Lyall Street with an impressive and unique lateral façade, the smaller is a two bedroom mews house on Eaton Mews directly behind. Approximately 7,397 sq ft (687 sq m).

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Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1

ÂŁ4,950,000

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. Approximately 1,990 sq ft (184 sq m).

Now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found our new home, let us help you find yours. We look forward to welcoming you soon. 77-79 Ebury Street, London SW1W 0NZ sothebysrealty.co.uk +44 20 7495 9580 | london@sothebysrealty.co.uk

Cadogan Square, Knightsbridge SW1

£3,750,000

An elegant third floor apartment situated on Cadogan Square on the eastern side of this highly sought after Knightsbridge address. This two bedroom, two bathroom property is presented in immaculate condition, benefitting from generous ceiling heights throughout with a semi open plan kitchen and extremely bright and spacious reception room, ideal for entertaining. Approximately 1,265 sq ft (118 sq m).

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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. Approximately 3,496 sq ft (352 sq m).

Now we’ve found our new home, let us help you find yours. We look forward to welcoming you soon. 77-79 Ebury Street, London SW1W 0NZ sothebysrealty.co.uk +44 20 7495 9580 | london@sothebysrealty.co.uk

Victoria Square

Knightsbridge SW1W

An elegant & exceptionally bright 4 bedroom white stucco fronted house in this secluded square. This ideal family home has well laid accommodation & is situated within close proximity to Victoria Station, the restaurants of Elizabeth Street & Ebury Street & the exclusive shops & hotels of Knightsbridge & Sloane Square. EPC rating D

ÂŁ3,595,000 ÂŁ3,595,000 freehold freehold

Knightsbridge & Belgravia

020 7235 8090

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Hans Crescent

Knightsbridge SW1X

ÂŁ3,625,000 leasehold

A totally refurbished 1st floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with wonderful high ceilings which has been finished to the highest of standards. Hans Crescent is extremely well located close to Harrods & the excellent shops, restaurants & transport facilities of Sloane Street. EPC rating D

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Knightsbridge & Belgravia

020 7235 8090

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Thanks to the amazing can-do attitude of the Chestertons team, I got full asking price within six days of my property being on the market, allowing me to make my dream move to Florida. Mark Sun-seeker and ex-Hampstead resident

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Studio Place

Knightsbridge SW1X

£1,995 per week / £8,645 per month

A stunning 2 bedroom period house offering a triple aspect top floor reception room, open plan kitchen/dining room, en-suite bathrooms, study & cloakroom. EPC rating D 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

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1 LATERAL FLAT WITH NINE WINDOWS OVERLOOKING THE SQUARE eaton square, sw1 Entrance hall ø double reception room ø media room ø study ø dining room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom suite ø 3 further bedroom suites ø guest cloakroom ø lift ø caretaker ø Grade II* listed ø 422 sq m (4,546 sq ft) Guide £19.75 million Leasehold, approximately 69 years remaining

Ayrton Wylie

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CURVES IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES Riverwalk’s spectacular apartments on the North Bank of the Thames are now ready to occupy. These are the finest residences in SW1, offering a wealth of natural light. The building’s unique location, distinctive shape and curved balconies offer unrivalled views over the river and Central London.

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Ebury Square, SW1

An exquisite third floor lateral two bedroom apartment in this luxury development with direct views into the landscaped gardens, one parking space, 24hr concierge service and gym.

ÂŁ5,950,000 Leasehold

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Grosvenor Crescent Mews, SW1

A low built family mews house with outside space in an enviable position within a highly regarded and secure Belgravia mews.

ÂŁ5,950,000 Freehold

Knightsbridge 020 3813 9432 bertie.hare@struttandparker.com

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