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Dear Resident, The sun may be setting on a summer that never really got going, but we reckon there’s just enough light left to get out and enjoy the local area. Ride along with the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel and its bespoke Belgravian bicycles on page nine; pop along to Grace Belgravia for a dose of the healthiest (but tastiest) fine dining around (p.20-21); and finish by enjoying a glass of luxury wine as you read all about the winemaking world with Chris Carpenter on page 23. This month also sees big changes in the local area as the Belgraves Thompson Hotel is renamed The Hari. Emily Adams speaks to general manager Andrew Coney to find out more from page six and the Journal spends some downtime at Raymond Blanc’s hotel and gastro getaway, Belmond Le Manoir in Oxfordshire (p.26-27). We hope you enjoy the issue.

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Join lecturer Dr Richard Stemp for a study morning dedicated to the Royal Academy’s exhibition Abstract Expressionism ( from 24 September). The New York School: From Abstract Expressionism to Pop workshop is held by London Art Studies and explores the history of the art movement and its key figures. £75 (plus booking fee), 10am-12pm, 21 September, The Berkeley, Wilton Place, SW1X 7RL, 020 7235 6000, the-berkeley.co.uk / eventbrite.co.uk

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Our round-up of local news, events and more Lounging around

It may only be a matter of weeks since the revamped menswear department at Harvey Nichols launched, but it’s already unveiled a new 13,000 sq ft beauty lounge. With the UK’s first dedicated beauty concierge, express beauty services and a pop-up installation space that will showcase a rotating range of brands, it’s safe to say it’s all been covered. Also look out for the new Nosh Infusion Clinic, which offers bespoke intravenous nutrition infusions designed to improve your health. 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ, 020 7235 5000, harveynichols.com 4

The Eaton Square Concerts are ready to make their return this autumn. It may not get started until October, but tickets are already available and selling fast for the 10th anniversary proceedings. This year, we’ll see the return of the St Peter’s Prize 2016 winners, the Fitzroy Quartet and for the 100th concert, pianist Artur Pizarro will take to the stage to perform music by three of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. eatonsquareconcerts.org.uk

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with flying COLOURs Former president of the Royal Watercolour Society and plein air artist John Doyle will arrive at Osborne Studio Gallery this month and will display pieces inspired by landscapes he’s discovered on his travels. From the Egyptian temples to the Loire Valley, Doyle has captured it all. 21 September–1 October, Osborne Studio Gallery, 2 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8JU, 020 7235 9667, osg.uk.com

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a household name Ahead of the rebranding of the Belgraves Thompson Hotel to The Hari, the Journal catches up with general manager Andrew Coney to talk career choices, mint chocolates and big changes Emily Adams

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hotel manger, an actor and an undertaker,” starts Andrew Coney, general manager of what will soon be The Hari. He’s not telling me the start of a joke, although that wouldn’t be surprising given Andrew’s mischievous character, but rather his three career choices at school. The first he’s achieved over and over, the second he dabbles in, and the third, well not even Andrew is sure what his 16-year-old self was thinking. Thankfully, he stuck to his first choice, which has seen him manage the InterContinental Westminster, market a golf resort in the Algarve and open York’s first five-star property. Now he’s settled in the capital and he’s been warmly welcomed into the local community. “I can’t go into Waitrose without being spotted,” he laughs. He’s not got carried away with his new-found stardom though: “I think that’s the real charm of Belgravia. From one day to the next you meet so many different people, it’s never

the same. Aside from the constant temptation of shopping, I love this area,” he says. The Journal first met Andrew when he joined the 85-bedroom hotel in 2014, when it was ranked 100 out of 1000 London hotels on Trip Advisor. Today, Andrew’s work speaks for itself as the hotel sits proudly at number 26. “It’s not our only benchmark but I take a lot of notice to what our guests think. “I’m not a conventional manager,” he continues. “I probably frustrate people by doing things spontaneously,” he laughs, a sound you’re never far from hearing around Andrew. “I take running the job very seriously, but I’m all for celebrating what we do here.” It’s now been more than two years since he joined but he hasn’t been resting on his laurels, far from it in fact, as when I visit the hotel, Andrew is preparing for the biggest change since he started; a change that will see Belgraves Thompson take on a whole new identity. The hotel will now be

run by The Harilela Group, and named after owner Aron Harilela’s father. Aron has always had an ambition to create his own brand; one that goes against conventions, much like Andrew himself. At The Hari, the experience will be fun and quirky and unlike its rivals. “Putting a mint chocolate on a pillow is something we should have done away with years ago – it’s meaningless,” Andrew tells me. With Aron’s vision, Andrew promises a hotel peppered with eccentricity. “You might go to your room and find a message pinned to the mirror saying ‘Have you looked under your bed?’ and there you’ll find a gift.” Andrew insists that the hotel will endeavour to learn more about its guests and surprise them. Whether it’s finding out their favourite drink or delivering their country’s local newspaper to them, The Hari will go that one step further. Andrew thinks a lot of hotels take themselves too seriously, but that’s just not his style. “A degree of wit is expected. I think it’s the way forward.”

Andrew is also training the team to have a more cultural knowledge of Belgravia and its quirks, to offer guests a richer taste of the local area. Come November, we’ll also see the hotel’s Pont St restaurant transformed with a new name, look and Italian theme. A rebrand is a daunting prospect for any business, but Andrew knows it’s a change worth making. “We need a bold, distinctive name that raises questions. People ask ‘Why?’ and it opens up conversations. We’re having lots of fun with it,” Andrew smiles, and I know he really means it. Getting to know his guests is what he thrives on. “I’m smitten,” he says. “I have a committed team who love what they do. I don’t want to move on.” We can all be grateful that Andrew left behind dreams of acting (and undertaking), because I can only see one man suitable for taking on the leading role at The Hari. 20 Chesham Place, SW1X 8HQ, 020 7858 0100, thehari.com 7

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The two-wheeled traveller

The Journal grabs its cycling helmet and takes the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel’s Belgravian bicycles for a test drive around the local area EMILY ADAMS

f cycling in London wasn’t such a deeply terrifying prospect, I’d spend my life on two wheels, winding around the parks and commons. I’d smugly explore the places cars can’t and revel in the freedom of going wherever I wanted with my two-wheeled steed. Thankfully, there’s one place in London that meets my demands. It’s a small community nestled between sky scrapers with a quaint village feel to it – Belgravia is a cyclist’s safe haven in a chaotic capital. The Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel is making sure its visitors make the most of the area with its new Belgravia & Beyond by Bicycle self-guided tour. Having teamed up with Kingston Bicycles and Tally Ho! Cycling Tours, it’s created four bespoke bikes along with a guided map. Based on the classic Belgravia bicycle model, the bikes have been redesigned in patriotic red, white and blue and decorated with British icons; think red telephone boxes and the Union Jack. Guests at the hotel can take the bikes for a spin when they wish and

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although a personalised guided tour is available, I opt to go it alone. With my belongings sat safely in my wicker basket and my helmet firmly on my head, I’m ready. The tour starts and ends at the hotel and takes you to points of interest along the

I glance up at the houses majestically lining the edge of Belgrave Square. Seeing it from afar, and not behind tinted windows of a car, I can appreciate its unparalleled beauty. From Wilton Terrace to Grosvenor Crescent, the tour takes you to the best of

Belgravia is a cyclist’s safe haven in a chaotic capital route, as well as giving you interesting facts and insider tips along the way. Did you know the former President of Columbia, Alfonso López Pumarejo used to live at No. 33 Wilton Crescent – no? Me neither. I head off into the heart of Belgravia and with one eye on the cars around me,

Belgravia and then beyond. Misreading the map when it suggests I dismount and walk to Hyde Park, I end up on one of the busiest roundabouts in London. There are beeps and horns, I hear brakes screech and in all the panic I momentarily forget how to pedal. Narrowly

avoiding the path of an oncoming bus, I roll into Hyde Park looking a little rattled. Take my advice and stick to the map; Jumeirah knows what it’s doing. Cycling through the trees and weaving in and out of pedestrians, the sun is warm on my skin and a band is playing Jackie Wilson’s (Your love keeps lifting me) Higher and Higher as I drift along – I feel utterly contented and fortunate to live in London. Swinging round the Serpentine Lake, I discover one of the ‘hidden gems’ – the Serpentine Lido, next to an ideal lunch spot. If that’s not for you, you can always stop off at Motcomb Street for some nibbles at The Fine Cheese Co., or if you’re craving something sweeter, Rococo Chocolates is a tempting sight opposite. Satisfied from lunch and feeling a bit more daring after taking on that bus, I decide to go off-piste and discover more of what’s around me – what a way to see the city. Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, 21 Lowndes Street, SW1X 9ES, 020 7823 1234, jumeirah.com/ belgravia-bikes 9

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[A day in the life of…]

LIFE IS SUITE

The Journal speaks to Justin Salisbury, co-founder of the boutique hotel Artist Residence in Belgravia

y day generally starts at 6am, though hours tend to vary, running hotels often means we’re working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but luckily my wife Charlotte and I love what we do! We spend our mornings at home in London, with our new baby, Blake. We’ve recently finished a year-long renovation – so we like to spend as much time there as we can. It’s a nice walk from home to our London hotel in Pimlico, so we head off early, Blake in tow, to meet with our team. In the past year we’ve focused our attention on Pimlico, with the opening of the Cambridge Street Kitchen and the Clarendon Cocktail Cellar. First off we’ll check in with our chef, see how his new dishes are being received and how the floor is working, then we’ll meet with our hotel manager to hear guests’ feedback from the night before. Our team are so important to us, they’re our eyes and our ears – we’re always looking to improve, so it’s crucial for us to listen to what they, and our customers are saying. After this, we set up our laptops and check emails in the Club Room, which we often hire out for shoots, meetings or private parties.

Justin and Charlotte Salisbury

We have to wear a lot of hats and they’ll change depending on what’s next on our to-do list

It’s important that we speak with the managers of our hotels in Brighton and Penzance too, so I’ll give them a call and check in. One of the great things about having sites outside of London is that we get to spend time in amazing parts of the world – we often make ‘quick’ trips down to Cornwall, where we’re relaunching our new cocktail lounge and garden.

Lunch is either at the Cambridge Street Kitchen where our chef, Radek, changes the menu seasonally. Lately I’ve been going for his wild mushroom risotto, while Charlotte loves brunch so she’ll have avocado and poached eggs. If we fancy some fresh air, we’ll go for a wander and stop at Daylesford for a bite to eat and pick up some groceries

for dinner. Our afternoons are reserved for meetings and planning. Charlotte and I are involved in every single part of the business from interior design to recruitment, training and marketing – we have to wear a lot of hats and they’ll change depending on what’s next on our to-do list. At the moment our list covers everything from hosting training sessions with our service team and undertaking menu tastings, to updating our rooms and looking for new sites. After meetings we pop into our downstairs bar, the Clarendon Cocktail Cellar, which opened in December in the building’s old beer cellar. We’re currently collaborating with the Lawrence Alkin Gallery, which will be taking over the walls in the new bar with its collections. Stephen, our bar manager, has based the drinks menu on famous artworks, so is designing a special cocktail for the takeover. These days, I like to be home early to put Blake to bed and now that our new kitchen is finished, we’ve traded takeaways in favour of home cooking. Sometimes we’ll catch up with friends locally at Kurobuta, or for a quiet drink at The Orange. 52 Cambridge Street, SW1V 4QQ, 020 7931 8946, artistresidencelondon.co.uk

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ON GUARD The Journal describes how London’s horses have played, and still are, a prominent part of our heritage and culture Adam jacot de boinod 12

t’s just turned rush hour on Hyde Park Corner. It’s all bumper-to-bumper traffic with noxious fumes, maddened drivers, hands on horns and cyclists risking too much. Courier bikes threaten to weave their way through seemingly impossible gaps. And there, amid this urban chaos in a world of their own, and at a pace of their choosing, plod the city’s working horses. Yes, elsewhere in the city the police use horses to patrol football matches and, yes, occasionally children treat them as pets and run

[CULTURE] out to feed them carrots. Horses even reach recreational status in Hyde Park after coming out of their Lancaster Gate stables. And further afield, riding lessons take place in Richmond and Wimbledon. The use of working horses peaked in the early 20th century. Then came faster and cheaper and, of course, mechanised transport. Later on, the marketing men saw their yesteryear promotional appeal. The breweries that continued to use them for their town deliveries led the way, with their heavy-horse operations becoming part of their public relations departments, be they Whitbread, Young’s or Samuel Smith. The rag-and-bone men, characterised by Steptoe and Son, have finally, and sadly you might argue, abandoned the streets of London. Soon department stores wanted to offer a personal service taken to the extreme, in a way that can be compared with foreign capitals that offer horse and carriage tourist tours. Harrods uses horses for delivering goods. In 1985, Mohammed Al-Fayed bought the store and soon established a horse-drawn delivery service. The store boasts eight Friesian horses: four stallions and four geldings. After months of training, the young horses are finally allowed to mingle with the London traffic and work on a rota system, spending six days at a time in Knightsbridge. They can be seen leaving the store at around 9am for their daily errands to local hotels and palaces within a four-mile radius, working mornings and afternoons for up to five hours each day. A range of voice commands are used to control the horses. They are taught to respond to these verbal cues from an early age and, as a result, the drivers never have to pull on the reins to get them to stop. After their years of loyal service, they are retired at a ripe old age to enjoy their final days in green pastures. They are shod every four to six weeks, even if their shoes are not run down – this is so

Horses have always played a major part in the life of the monarchy their feet don’t get worn or split. Once, the store thought of phasing out the horse-drawn services but locals rallied around and requested for them to stay. People love them, and children stroke them and stand watching

them. So, despite the impact of modernisation, working horses on the streets of London look set to remain a familiar fixture of the 21st century. And, of course, horses have always played a major part in the life of the monarchy. Recent royal celebrations have seen a considerable equine presence on the streets at the Queen’s Jubilee, royal weddings and other notable events. It is the unique privilege of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment to carry out the mounted ceremonial duties on state and royal occasions. They are brought out daily from their Knightsbridge barracks and can be spotted performing their routine exercises at dawn. And, finally, there’s the Royal Mews in Buckingham Palace, which is often open to the public. The state coaches and other carriages are kept here, along with around 30 horses, primed to police the royals, all pimped up to their pomptastic best. Adam Jacot de Boinod was a researcher for the first BBC television series of QI, hosted by Stephen Fry. He is the author of The Meaning of Tingo: and Other Extraordinary Words from Around the World, published by Penguin Books. 13

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Given the choice, we probably wouldn’t opt to dress ourselves up as Mediterranean-style ceramics, but somehow Dolce & Gabbana’s Majolica summer range just works. Inspired by the world of hand-painted Italian ceramics, the collection’s dresses, separates and accessories feature vivid yellows, blues, greens and reds, conjuring memories of summer holidays in the Med. The vibrant and instantly recognisable print differs slightly on each piece so you can mix and match to your heart’s content. See website for prices, Dolce & Gabbana, 175 Sloane Street, SW1X 9QG, 020 7201 0980, dolcegabbana.com

STAR OF THE SHOW

British jewellery brand Harry Rocks’ new Constellation Collection has got us all starry eyed with its range of 12 handengraved pendants. Each necklace features a zodiac sign set with a cluster of three diamonds to represent the placement of the stars. The zodiac name is engraved on the reverse and you can choose your length and finish of the chain, be it polished or matt, sterling silver, rose gold or gold. £165, available from Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ, 020 7235 5000, harveynichols.com / harryrocks.com

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

The new Acqua di Parma fragrance is as delicate as the flower it’s made from. As part of the Le Nobili collection, Peonia Nobile is a feminine fragrance inspired by the beauty and elegance of Italian aristocratic gardens. The refreshing scent combines notes of peony with geranium, Turkish rose and fresh freesia. Available from Space NK, 40 Hans Crescent, SW1X 0LZ, 020 7581 2518, spacenk.com

EYES ON THE PRIZE

Launching this month, Guerlain’s autumn My French Lady Collection is all about bringing back the iconic smoky eye look. The six eye colour palettes, which have all been inspired by the classic Parisian feminine style, each feature five graduated shades for whatever mood you’re in. We particularly love the Golden Years palette, with its warm neutral daytime shades fading into darker, moodier chocolaty tones. To complete the look, the range also includes a set of lipsticks and an all-important eyeliner. Each addition will also be joining the permanent range. Available from Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL, 020 7730 1234, harrods.com / guerlain.com

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tender loving hair

The Journal settles in for an afternoon at Sloane Square’s newest addition, Salon Sloane emily adams

ucked around the corner from Sloane Square is a hidden gem in SW1’s crown. Salon Sloane is the newest venture from John Vial and Belle Cannan, two familiar faces in the world of salon styling who have built up a portfolio of prestigious clients over the years. Salon Sloane is a much smaller venture than their previous one at RealHair Salon in Chelsea, but it’s already a successful one. In atmosphere, it’s like a well-worn pair of slippers; comfortable and perfectly accompanied by a good catch up and a cuppa; but in style, it’s more like a pair of Chanel loafers – simple and sophisticated, with just the right amount of glitz and glamour. The intimate but well laid-out space is fitted with a sink for the all-important hair washing, vertical strip lights to illuminate large mirrors and wooden cabinets to keep tools and treatments hidden, while downstairs you’ll find the colouring stations. Having recently joined the team at Revlon as a Global Influencer, John champions Orofluido, Revlon’s luxury professional range, throughout the salon. My hair is washed with the usual three-step

do – this is far more than just another place to get your hair done. Settled back in front of the mirror, Roxy Morgan, my stylist for the day, John Vial and Belle Cannan and I discuss what to do with my hair. She thinks shampoo, condition and long and hard about what mask routine and as I wait will realistically work with for the mask treatment to my cowlick and crowntake effect on my hair, I sit back and listen to John and ridden locks. It’s a lengthy discussion that makes me Belle chatter away to one feel at ease and reassured of their clients. Like best that Roxy will create friends catching up over

This is far more than just another place to get your hair done coffee, John and Belle are animatedly giving advice on the best places to go in the area, catching up on the latest gossip. It’s a joy to watch two people who evidently love what they

something that works for me and my lifestyle. Before drying, she produces a bottle of Revlon’s All In One Hair Treatment, boasting 10 different benefits from heat

protection to frizz control. A few spritzes here and there and the sweet smell of coconut coats my hair for the next few days. I’ve already bought a bottle myself – this stuff works. As Roxy blow dries my hair, she talks me through how to treat it and which brush to use, giving me advice that I’ve been endlessly searching for. The result is far better than what I’m used to and I take to it instantly. I know I can recreate what I see in the mirror and if I ever need more advice, I’d be warmly welcomed back by John and Belle – helpful tips and a hair dryer at the ready. 2 Holbein Place, Sloane Square, SW1W 8NP, 020 7259 0068, salonsloane.com 17

get your juices flowing

The Juice Smith has opened its first London pop-up and it’s just around the corner in our beloved Harrods. Founded in 2013 by Richard Smith-Bernal, The Juice Smith offers the finest organic ingredients made into cold-pressed juices, smoothies, salads and the odd sweet treat too. It’s all raw, vegan and vegetarian friendly, as well as being free from gluten, wheat, soy and dairy. We like the sound of the Detox Bowl with its 26 detoxifying ingredients, washed down with the California Sun juice, made with super spice turmeric, which is a natural healer and anti-inflammatory. Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL, 020 7730 1234, harrods.com / thejuicesmith.com

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food & drink Tasty treats on the Belgravian food scene

Learn from the best

Learn how to mix your favourite cocktails and whip up mouth-watering sushi with one of the Buddha Bar’s masterclasses. Each cocktail class is tailored to the individual and is offered to both beginners and intermediates. The sushi and sake class is led by one of the head sushi chefs who will let you in on a few secrets as you prepare your own nigiri and maki, before a top sommelier takes you through everything you need to know about sake. Cocktail Masterclass £70, Sushi and Sake Masterclass £90, Saturdays 2-4pm, 145 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7PA, 020 3667 5222, buddhabarlondon.com 18

caught bread handed

If your standard white or brown loaf just isn’t cutting the mustard, look no further than Cru8’s new range of daily-baked Paleo breads. In four intriguing flavours – kale, banana and cacao, fig and apple, and the simple original – we’re intrigued. Cru8 believes in using raw ingredients to revitalise your body. Made from gluten-free almond and coconut flours, they’re also free from wheat, dairy and refined sugars. Bread that’s super healthy? That sounds good to us. Available from Grace Belgravia or online at cru8foods.co.uk

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MAKE A RUM FOR IT

Ron Zacapa Rum and Japanese restaurant Zuma have joined forces to create a customdesigned cocktail installation. Called the Zuma Zacapa Live Solera, it mimics Zacapa’s slow-aging process. Rum will be stored in American oak barrels for at least six weeks along with a local flavour, such as rhubarb for Zuma Knightsbridge, before being mixed into a one-of-a-kind cocktail. Zuma, 5 Raphael Street, Knightsbridge, SW7 1DL, 020 7584 1010, zumarestaurant.com

drink it all in

We reckon there’s still time for a few more picnics in the park before the sun sets on summer and luckily for you we’ve already got the drinks menu sorted. Stocked in Harvey Nichols, Heartsease Farm has a range of six sparkling presses to go with your finger sandwiches and all-important crisps and dip. To welcome the start of (dare we say it) autumn, the range has brought in a British Blackcurrant Crush. With the fruit picked in Herefordshire and the spring water taken from Wales, this is one well put together concoction. Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ, 020 7235 5000, harveynichols.com

how very british

The sun may be fading fast on the season, but there’s just enough time to try out the Journey Through British Summertime afternoon tea at the Four Seasons Hotel at Park Lane. The iconic hotel has teamed up with Jing Tea to serve loose leaf varieties to complement the treats on offer, all inspired by events in the British summer social calendar. Start with charming finger sandwiches before digging into a host of innovative cakes, including an edible Wimbledon tennis ball, a Chelsea flower show arrangement and an Ascot-inspired ladies’ day hat. There’s plenty to sink your teeth into. From £42 per person, Hamilton Place, Park Lane, W1J 7DR, 020 7319 5206, fourseasons.com/london 19

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Graced with GOODNESS The Journal delves into the world of healthy fine dining at Grace Belgravia EMILY ADAmS of healthiness and wellbeing, is making healthy eating my new favourite pastime. When life gets busy, something’s got to give and all too often, that can be our diet. Thankfully, Grace is able to offer ka more than just a iaz Ks helping hand in our chaotic city lives. The Grace Restaurant and Bar offers fresh, seasonal, nutrientdense food and drink to support your digestive system and strengthen your immune system, all the while showing us that eating healthily doesn’t need to be a chore or force us to compromise on taste. Looking at the colourful food laid out in front of me, a chore is the last thing on my mind – it’s a pleasure to eat. Head ch ef, Ma rc in

rom exercising in the gym and relaxing in the spa to getting the best advice at the Medical and Wellbeing Clinic, Grace Belgravia is all about investing time in yourself and reaping the benefits, but it’s not just about exercise and relaxation – it’s also about diet. In front of me sits a plate of mouth-wateringly good ‘lasagne’, topped with a handful of rocket and accompanied by a colourful fruit-filled juice, but this is not your average carb-heavy, saltloaded pasta dish. It looks, smells and tastes like a lasagne (and an incredibly good one at that), but more importantly and perhaps surprisingly, it’s extremely healthy. Instead of pasta and a creamy sauce, aubergine, courgette and spinach have been layered together with adzuki beans to create something special. Grace Belgravia, the home

star chef Jason Atherton at Berners Tavern and he has worked on the opening of the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel – this is a man who knows his food. Working alongside the professionals and nutritionists at Grace Belgravia, Marcin now has a repertoire of energy-boosting, stress-fighting and digestionsupporting meals. This is food that

This is food that would hold its own in the Michelin star stakes, but it packs a punch in the health department too With 10 years of experience working in some of London’s finest kitchens, head chef Marcin Ksiazka has created a flawless seasonal menu using as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. He has honed his skills working under Michelin 20

would hold its own in the Michelin star stakes, but it packs a punch in the health department too. The current summer main menu offers delights of sea bass, lamb tagine, roasted pak choi, duck breast and pan fried cod, and that’s

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just a small selection of what’s being rustled up. The menu is incredibly extensive and far more varied than I could have ever imagined. There’s a whole range of breakfast options, starters, salads and boosters to accompany your meal, main courses and desserts and then there’s the drinks menu. Mixologists and sommeliers watch out, because the smoothie and juice equivalent is taking shape at Grace; endless combinations of feel-good fruit and vegetables have been created. Maybe you’re after something to support digestion while balancing your hormones – The Elixir Green

will sort you out – or perhaps you want an energy boost packed with protein in the morning – start the day with the Breakfast Club juice. There’s even a selection of organic biodynamic wines to try, and in keeping with Grace Belgravia’s women-only ethos, they’ve been created by female winemakers. As the sun sets and the clock strikes 6.30pm, non-members can make a reservation and get a glimpse of the good life at Grace. The doors are swung open for men to join in too (accompanied by a female of course), and with a dimming of the lights and a subtle

change in music, the evening is set for friends and family gatherings. Grace isn’t reserved for only the most-exclusive, it’s a welcoming environment serving sensibly priced food that you’ll be hard pushed to find elsewhere, all served in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. If you’re not a member at Grace Belgravia or you need your food to fit around your busy lifestyle, Grace has the solution – in fact, Grace has got three different solutions. Grace to Go lets you order anything on the restaurant menu to take away with you, while Your Grace offers a home or office catering service, so whether you want Grace at a special occasion, a business meeting or for a gourmet dinner, there are endless possibilities that can be tailored to your needs. If that wasn’t enough, there are also six Grace Healthy Home Delivery Menus to choose from, three of which have been created in collaboration with the experts upstairs at the Grace Medical and Wellbeing Clinic, including nutritionist Gabriela Peacock. From the Intensive Cleanse to the Pre and Post Natal menu, and for as few or as many days as you like, you can receive meals, snacks and smoothies straight to your door. With Grace to Go, Grace Healthy Home Delivery and Your Grace, as well as eating in-house day or night, there is no way in which you can’t enjoy the tasty treats Grace Belgravia is serving up. Sipping happily on my energy-boosting juice and satisfied after a dish of healthy, guilt-free lasagne, I have to wonder, is there anything Grace doesn’t offer? Open to non-members from 6.30pm, booking essential, 11C West Halkin Street, SW1X 8JL, 020 7235 8900, gracebelgravia.com 21

SOAK UP THE LAST OF THE SUNSHINE

Make the most of Belgravia’s favourite al fresco social hub in its final weeks. Situated just off Motcomb Street, try our summery menu or enjoy a dash of ‘gin-spiration’ with a refreshing cocktail from Bombay Sapphire. Open daily from midday until late September. To book your table, call 020 7858 7223 or visit lowndesdining.co.uk

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[INTERVIEW]

Everything’s gonna be just wine The Journal learns the ins and outs of the wine business from master of luxury winemaking Chris Carpenter dylan maguire

t 6 ft 5 in, Chris Carpenter cuts an intimidatingly large figure, but I can instantly see that he’s a gentle giant. A Chicago native, he speaks with a comforting deep north-eastern drawl that commands attention. But today, the attention is on a line of five wine bottles in front of me. Chris is a winemaker of luxury wines at Jackson Family Wines, one of the largest vintners in the world. Chris’s wines are stocked in Harrods and once a year you’ll find him making the trip from his beloved Napa Valley to our city to teach us a thing or two about his craft. Aside from slurping it happily with an evening meal, my knowledge on the winemaking process is limited. Chris, on the other hand, knows more about it than I know about myself. His family may have all pursued careers in medicine, but despite his degree in biology, it wasn’t quite for him; he found his passion in natural science. Fast forward two decades, and Chris sits in front of me, an experienced winemaker (specialising in Bordeaux varieties) with 15 vineyards

Mount Veeder Peak Vineyard

under his control. How does he juggle them all, I ask? “Yeah,” he pauses, “that’s a good question.” With a strong team behind him, Chris creates four wines from Napa Valley and one from Australia: Lokoya, Cardinale, La Jota, Mt. Brave (which you may have spotted on the menu at Boisdale) and Hickinbotham. “The first thing you need to know,” Chris starts, “is that you can’t make good wine without good vineyards. Once you start working with vineyards, it’s really hard to imagine anyone else dealing with it,” he explains. “It’s like being

married. You get ties to these pieces of land. One of the great challenges is moving into a new vineyard and trying to learn its eccentricities, like moving into a new relationship.” Mention any year or any variety and Chris will know every minute detail of that harvest, be it the weather, the yield or the exact taste. “In 2009 we had extremely cold vintages; in 2015 we had a good vintage but 30 per cent less crop. That’s what keeps it interesting, there is such variability.” Talking through the wines in front of us, there’s one that strikes me as the embodiment of what Chris does each year. Cardinale is made up of different vineyards from around Napa Valley, and each May

he’ll sit down to blend them together, choosing from 50 different wines. “I think of it like I think of music. The conductor interprets where the strengths are and layers the sections together. That’s what I do with Cardinale. I take wine from Mount Veeder and I layer it with Howell Mountain or Diamond Mountain and Oakville.” With his fine-tuned knowledge and deep understanding of his vineyards, Chris creates the finest of wines for us all to drink happily with our evening meals – I’d say cheers to that! All wines available from Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL, 020 7730 1234, harrods.com / jacksonfamilywines.com 23

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20 Chesham Place, London, UK SW1X 8HQ | +44.0.20.7858.0100 | info@thehari.com

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RESIDENTS’ CULTURE Sue Liberman brings us her monthly Belgravian musings

the Welcome Back Summer Party Every September, St Paul’s Church kindly hosts a Welcome Back Garden Party at the vicarage. It’s always a lovely evening and such a nice way to welcome residents, traders and businesses back to Belgravia after the summer holidays, as well as launch their 2016-2017 programme. This year’s Welcome Back Garden Party will be held on Thursday 8 September from 6.30pm. There will be a chance to enjoy drinks and canapés in the garden, as well as get involved with a tombola stall, with all tickets bought at the tombola by party attendees winning a prize. The Welcome Back Garden Party is preceded by Low Mass at St Paul’s Church and everyone, from all religions, is welcome to attend. However, you don’t need to attend Mass in order to go to the Garden Party. I look forward to seeing you all there. St Paul’s Church Garden Party, 6.30pm-9pm,

Summerill & Bishop

8 September, The Vicarage at 32A Wilton Place, SW1X 8SH, please R.S.V.P. to the church at 020 7201 9999 or pa@spkb.org Summerill & Bishop Pop-Up Shop at 22 Motcomb Street Founded by June Summerill and Bernadette Bishop, two great friends with a truly effortless and unique sense of style, Summerill & Bishop first opened its doors on 18 May 1994 in Holland Park, and has remained on the same quiet, leafy corner

St Paul’s Church

of Clarendon Cross ever since. Fantastic home cooks and entertainers, June and Bernadette were frustrated with the offerings at most kitchen and tableware shops at the time, and with the lack of personality and intimacy, so they decided to create one of their own, where beauty and functionality would be key. At the London studio in Notting Hill, Summerill & Bishop is busy designing and collaborating with artists, brands and designers on an extensive and evolving

line of tablecloths — sophisticated, edgy and timeless — which are presented with each changing season. The rule is, if they wouldn’t hang it up on the wall as art, it shouldn’t be on the table as a tablecloth. August saw the arrival of Summerill & Bishop’s pop-up shop on Motcomb Street and Grosvenor has said it will be here until the end of this year, giving Belgravia the chance to see what they offer first hand. summerillandbishop.com

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

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Manoir born The Journal embarks on a culinary journey at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons BETHAN REES

o me, Raymond Blanc OBE has always been the cheeky yet charming, esteemed yet humble chef of his generation, who despite being a living legend in the UK, has not lost an ounce of his French charisma. Hailing from Besançon, the capital of the FrancheComté region of France, his love for cooking comes from his surroundings of the local terroir and his mother, who would use fresh, seasonal produce to create meals for the whole family. When he arrived in England to work as a waiter at the Rose Revived in Oxfordshire, the chef was struck with an illness and Raymond stepped in – since then he can rightfully call any kitchen his second home, maybe even first. In 1977, Raymond opened his first restaurant in Summertown, Oxford, Quat’Saisons, which was awarded two Michelin stars within a couple of years. However, it was in 1984 that his true vision was to come to life – Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, a hotel and restaurant in Great Milton and it received two Michelin stars in its opening year, an astounding feat for anyone to accomplish, and has held them ever since. The hotel is the epitome of an English countryside sojourn – it’s

what postcards are made from. The manor house has 32 individually designed suites and rooms to which its restaurant has 32 covers, so make sure you book well in advance if you’re thinking about eating here without being a guest. I’m residing in a studio suite for the night, which is named Manon. The room is the perfect combination of a classic British countryside elegance and French provincial-style, which is reflected across the entire estate. With giant wooden beams, a woodburning stove, grand wooden

chest of drawers and a gingham awning across the bed, this would be the perfect spot to spend a rainy afternoon – especially given that the hotel has a complimentary carafe of Madeira wine in the room, which is best enjoyed in the fluffy dressing gowns and slippers provided. Having soaked in the marble bath, I’m ready to indulge myself in a life-long dream of mine: dining at Belmond Le Manoir.

[LIFESTYLE] salmon with pickled cucumber, potato and watercress, which is the perfect fresh start to the indulgent meal. It’s followed by a risotto of wild mushrooms and winter truffle and then pan-fried Cornish sea bass with scallop and cauliflower. Of course, white wine is usually served with fish dishes – however, I think this is quite an old fashioned ideology, and so does Belmond

The hotel is the epitome of an English countryside sojourn it’s what postcards are made from

The restaurant reminds me of being in Mauritius – it has a certain colonial, plantation feel to it due to the impeccably potted tropical plants trees acting as the focal point of the room, straw-like blinds and the pointed ceiling with rotating fans. However, its menu is a million miles away from the Indian Ocean island. It’s a fusion of classic French techniques, with twists of Raymond’s contemporary

eye for flavour combinations and British ingredients – many of which are grown on the site in the Kitchen Gardens of Belmond Le Manoir. The restaurant offers diners a choice of à la carte, five-course and sevencourse tasting menus that change regularly due to Raymond’s desire for sustainability and seasonality. I opt for the five-course tasting menu with paired wines – the hotel’s wine cellar is home to approximately 1,000 different wines from around the world, with 60 per cent being of French provenance. The first dish to land on the table is a confit of oak smoked Loch Duart

Le Manoir. The sea bass is paired with Beaujolais that is so light and delicate, it doesn’t overpower the fish in any sense and its flavour profile of spice and berries cuts through the texture perfectly. Almost full to the brim, I prepare myself for the final two courses – roasted loin of venison with celeriac and truffle and a strawberry “theme”. The venison requires a full-bodied wine to match and the Zinfandel from California challenges the rich meat faultlessly, and the dessert is met with a Jurançon wine – the powerful punch of pineapple with just a hint of wood spice is the perfect companion. It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to visit Belmond Le Manoir, and Raymond and his team did not disappoint – in fact they’ve made me want to visit again. With its love for seasonality, there’s no reason why you can’t visit at least four times a year. Junior Suites start from £865 for two including breakfast. Church Road, Oxford, OX44 7PD, 018 4427 8881. For more information on Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and to find out more about events and the Raymond Blanc Cookery School, visit belmond.com/le-manoir-aux-quatsaisons-oxfordshire 27

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Important street plans affecting Belgravia

A SUSTAINABLE CITY

Grosvenor unveils three highly sustainable apartments in its Grade II-listed building at 119 Ebury Street Located in the heart of Belgravia is a new development that’s breaking down barriers. Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has redeveloped 119 Ebury Street, a Grade II-listed building, into three sustainable apartments, ranging in size from two to three bedrooms. The development marks the first listed building to be awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating at the design stage from the leading sustainability assessment for infrastructure and buildings, BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method). The development has also already won the 2015 Best Global BREEAM Residential Refurbishment Award for its sustainable design. With the help of David Morley Architects, the previously dilapidated hotel has been carefully reconfigured to create bright and spacious homes in a highly desirable location, but with a modern twist. While the property’s original period features have been preserved, and in many cases enhanced, innovative sustainable designs have been subtly added to minimise carbon emissions and cut energy costs. With internal wall insulation, rainwater harvesting, PV panels, whole house ventilation and heat recovery, each apartment combines cutting edge technology to reduce its carbon footprint. Two of the apartments also feature 28

spacious, private outdoor areas where you’ll find more energy and space saving details. Each of the three apartments has been finished to the highest standard thanks to the work of interior design practice th2 Designs, a subsidiary of luxury design company Taylor Howes. Using a variety of recycled materials and designed exclusively with British-sourced furniture and fabrics from British designers, the apartments are elegantly dressed, with each energy-saving design feature cleverly hidden. 119 Ebury Street is part of

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All images courtesy of Grosvenor

PLANNING APPLICATIONS DATE RECEIVED: 30 June ADDRESS: Dorset Mews, SW1X PROPOSAL: Amalgamation of two single family dwellings into a single family dwelling. DATE RECEIVED: 19 July ADDRESS: Eaton Place, SW1X PROPOSAL: Internal alterations including erection of a partition wall. DATE RECEIVED: 21 July ADDRESS: Eaton Terrace, SW1W PROPOSAL: Removal of existing modern lean-to glass roof and construction of new full width roof terrace at first floor level. Construction of single storey rear extension at raised ground floor level. DATE RECEIVED: 25 July ADDRESS: Upper Belgrave Street, SW1X PROPOSAL: Internal alterations.

Grosvenor’s wider sustainability initiative, which aims to reduce carbon emissions across its London estate by 50 per cent by 2030. The project also shows a considerable leap forward in terms of the UK’s 2050 Climate Change Act that commits the country to reducing carbon emissions by at least 80 per cent in 2050 from 1990 levels.

Despite a quarter of the properties in the Grosvenor London estate having listed status, the Ebury Street development is only the start of other similar renovations in the area, including three retrofitted buildings, two of which are rentals in Belgravia. These developments became London’s first ever rental properties

to achieve the highly regarded “EnerPHit Passivhaus” accolade for low energy buildings. Apartments available to let from September, prices start from £995pw for a two-bedroom apartment. For lettings enquires please contact residential.lettings@grosvenor.com, grosvenorlondon.com

PLANNed roadworks and closures 30 august - 17 December Victoria Street, SW1W Major pavement reconstruction. City of Westminster 020 7641 2000

5-19 SEPTEMBER Grsovenor Gardens, SW1W Kerb and footway works, lane one of three closed. Transport for London 0845 305 1234

12-13 SEPTEMBER Penton Street, SW1Y Carriageway resurfacing. City of Westminster 020 7641 2000

15-17 september Chapel Street, SW1X Non excavation, road closure only. British Telecommunications 0800 800 150

4-8 SEPTEMBER Brompton Road, SW1X Alterations to pedestrian refuge island lanes. Transport for London 0845 305 1234

5 SEPTEMBER-15 JULY 2017 Bullied Way, SW1W Removal of one lane. Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd 0845 711 4141

12-30 SEPTEMBER Grosvenor Place, SW1X Lane closure for widening of pedestrian island. Transport for London 0845 305 1234

29 SEPTEMBER Bourne Street, SW1W Install 175m cable in existing duct. British Telecommunications 0800 800 150

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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[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]

[ARCHITECTS/ DESIGN]

[GALLERIES]

[DOCTOR]

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

Weldon Walshe 20 Grosvenor Place 020 7235 4100

Pullman Editions 94 Pimlico Road 020 7730 0547 pullmaneditions.com

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

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

The Beresford Clinic 2 Lower Grosvenor Place 020 7821 9411

The Belgrave Medical Centre 13 Pimlico Road 020 7730 5171

[HAIR SALONS]

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

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

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Fashion [BOUTIQUES]

Philip Treacy 69 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 3992

Herve Leger 29 Lowndes Street 020 7201 2590

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

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[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]

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Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel 21 Lowndes Street 020 7823 1234

Platinum Interiors 07721 727 072 platinuminteriorslondon.com

Jumeirah Carlton Tower Cadogan Place 020 7235 1234

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

Speciality Shops [CIGAR SPECIALIST]

Tomtom Cigars 63 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 1790

[CONFECTIONERS]

Peggy Porschen 116 Ebury Street 020 7730 1316

Pierre HermĂŠ Paris 13 Lowndes Street 020 7245 0317 R Chocolate London 5 Motcomb Street 020 7245 0993

[JEWELLERS]

De Vroomen 59 Elizabeth Street 020 7730 1901

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

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

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

[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

Ebury Square, Belgravia SW1 Two bedroom apartment in an exclusive new development New, luxurious two bedroom apartment finished to exacting standards. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room with dining area, kitchen, dressing room, guest cloakroom, utility room, lift, private residents' gym, secure underground parking, 24 hour concierge service. EPC: B. Approximatley 162 sq m (1,739 sq ft). Available furnished

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

Guide price: £3,500 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/BEQ245367 All potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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Eaton Place, Belgravia SW1 Impressive two bedroom apartment in the heart of Belgravia A beautifully presented apartment that has been refurbished to a very high standard throughout and benefits from a very impressive open plan reception rooms which spans the entire width of the building. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, bedroom, bathroom, open plan kitchen/reception room. Grade II listed. Approximately 79.4 sq m (855 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 173 years

Guide price: £1,900,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/belgravia belgravia@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5910 www.nicholasvanpatrick.com info@nicholasvanpatrick.com 020 3770 3474

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the insider's guide TO... The Journal speaks to associate and assistant lettings manager of Knight Frank Belgravia and local resident, Caroline Phillips, to get her insider knowledge of the area emily ADAMS

aroline Phillips isn’t your average estate agent in Belgravia, there’s something that gives her that edge; she's also a local resident, giving her strong insider knowledge and making her a great ally when you’re considering moving in or around the area. “The phenomenon having the greatest effect on the market is hesitancy and we are seeing many people holding onto their investments and considering the move from sales to lettings. This has led to a high level of stock coming onto the market. Our research shows that, in the three months leading up to the end of June, the prime central London market has reported a 49 per cent rise in the number of new rental properties being placed on the market. It’s an applicant-biased market and people are savvier than ever with the information available to them.” With that in mind, what guidance is she giving to landlords? “The advice that I give to every client is that you have to be competitive, be willing to work, and be accurate on pricing.” Caroline tells me that in the current market it’s all about re-educating ourselves and understanding that prices have changed; being honest with clients about that is important. Due to uncertainty surrounding the global economy, rental value growth has declined across prime central London in recent months, falling by 6.6 per cent in Belgravia. Despite the decline, Caroline predicts that it will start to slow down. “I don’t see a big

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dip happening. Belgravia is still very desirable and that’s not going to change.” In fact, she thinks it’s becoming more attractive and with an average rental period of two-and-a-half years and a renewal rate of 80 per cent for this financial year, it’s a clear sign that tenants are happy staying where they are. “Belgravia’s becoming trendier so we’re seeing more young professionals.” In fact, 60 per cent of Knight Frank's deals in the £500-£2,000 a week bracket are primarily young professionals. Many of these clients are a result of corporate relocations, which Knight Frank has seen increase by 72 per cent between April and June this year compared to the same period in 2015. The growth in relocation budgets, due to the effects of a weaker Sterling, has also seen tenants looking to move to higher-value areas and properties, creating a more active market in

"Belgravia has become a more vibrant and interesting place to live”

This image and below: Eaton Terrace, £5,500 a week

Belgravia. Even with a higher number of professionals in the area, Caroline tells me that Belgravia is incredibly popular with all nationalities and ages, offering a vibrant, interesting and multicultural hub to live in. “You’ve got boutiques, an abundance of places to eat and drink (anything from Michelin starred restaurants to charming pubs) and great local schools which are surrounded by beautiful parks – there's something for everyone.” With great transport links and easy access in and out of the city, Belgravia is becoming the place to be and there’s one local I’d happily trust with helping me rent in the area. Knight Frank Belgravia Lettings, 82-83 Chester Square, SW1W 9HJ, 020 3740 7068, knightfrank.co.uk

savills.co.uk

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

Guide £13.5 million Leasehold

Savills Sloane Street Richard Dalton rdalton@savills.com

020 7730 0822

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

Guide £1.495 million Leasehold

Savills Sloane Street Richard Dalton rdalton@savills.com

020 7730 0822

CADOGAN GARDENS, LONDON SW3 AN EXCEPTIONAL SIX STOREY FREEHOLD HOME IN PRIME CENTRAL LONDON • FIRST FLOOR DOUBLE RECEPTION ROOM • DINING ROOM • MASTER BEDROOM SUITE • FIVE FURTHER BEDROOMS • • FOUR BATHROOMS • STUDY • STAFF ACCOMMODATION • LIFT • COMFORT COOLING • • TWO TERRACES • ACCESS TO REAR GARDEN • POA •

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PONT STREET, KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW1X

£1,795 PER WEEK • IMPRESSIVE THIRD FLOOR APARTMENT • MASTER BEDROOM SUITE • TWO FURTHER BEDROOMS • • RECEPTION ROOM WITH DINING AREA • LIFT • BUILDING HOUSEKEEPER • INTERIOR DESIGNED • EPC D • Plus £240 Tenancy Fee and £60 Referencing Fee (per person)

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Eaton Square, Belgravia SW1 A stunning three bedroom Penthouse apartment located on the south side of this highly sought after garden square in Belgravia. The apartment sits beautifully in a prime Belgravia address and has been subject to comprehensive refurbishment and reconfiguration. Culminating in an improved layout, it offers stunning bespoke features and finishes throughout. The property has air conditioning, underfloor heating and Crestron audio & visual systems. EPC rating E. Approximately 1,627 sq ft (151 sq m).

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Leasehold approximately 147 years

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Lexham Gardens, Kensington W8

ÂŁ3,500,000

A well presented two bedroom apartment situated on the first floor of an imposing Victorian white stucco fronted building. The property has fantastic volume with generous ceiling heights providing superb living accommodation and entertaining space throughout. EPC rating D. Approximately 1,732sq ft (161 sq m). Master bedroom with dressing area and en suite bathroom | Second bedroom with en suite shower room | Double reception room | Kitchen Study | Sauna | Front and rear terraces | Porter

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West Halkin Street, Belgravia SW1

£2,750 pw

A beautiful three bedroom corner property in a prime Belgravia location on West Halkin Street. The property has wonderful entertaining space with traditional features and a wealth of character. EPC rating E. Approximately 2,544 sq ft (236 sq m). Master bedroom with en suite bathroom | Two further double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms | Study/Third bedroom also with en suite Drawing room | Dining room | Kitchen | Utility room | Guest cloakroom | Balconies

Available furnished for a long let

Clabon Mews

Knightsbridge SW1X

Clabon Mews is located in the heart of Knightsbridge. This newly refurbished house has been meticulously rebuilt to exacting standards & refurbished by world renowned interior designers Argent. The property benefits from high ceilings which provide an airy & light feel throughout with 2 bright reception rooms, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & garage. EPC rating D

ÂŁ7,500,000 freehold

Knightsbridge & Belgravia

020 7235 8090

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Harriet Walk

Knightsbridge SW1X

An exceptional, newly built 4 bedroom house discreetly located between Lowndes Square & Sloane Street. The property has many unique features including a glass circular staircase which allows light to flow to the lower ground floor. Harriet Walk is located within close proximity to Sloane Street & Brompton Road. EPC rating B

ÂŁ4,500,000 freehold

Knightsbridge & Belgravia

020 7235 8090

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Eaton Square

Knightsbridge SW1

£1,450 per week /

An exceptional 2 bedroom apartment on London’s finest garden square, with views over & access to the square by separate negotiation. The property benefits further from 2 bathrooms, balcony & comfort cooling in all the rooms. EPC rating E

£6,284 per month

Knightsbridge & Belgravia

020 7235 3530

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O R M STREET O N D E SW3 G AT E , S W 3 BASiL 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 Exceptional new one bedroom apartment with views over Burton Court gardens in Chelsea. The property The building is ideally located for Harrods and the shops and restaurants of the area, and moments from Knightsbridge is on thepenthouse second floor and is beautifully furnished Furnished. sq ft.building. Unfurnished. 2000 sq ft. Stunning overlooking Brompton Square arrangedthroughout. across the fourth floor of this882 Victorian underground station. •  Double Bedroom Three Bedrooms

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Cadogan Place, Knightsbridge SW1

A well-appointed first floor maisonette with an outstanding drawing room, large roof terrace and two bedroom suites.

ÂŁ5,750,000 Leasehold

Knightsbridge 020 3813 9432 ollie.blakelock@struttandparker.com

Wilbraham Place, Knightsbridge SW1

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

ÂŁ8,950,000 Share of Freehold

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Sloane Square, Knightsbridge SW1

An outstanding three bedroom lateral apartment exquisitely re-designed by blending materials of the very highest quality with expert finishes throughout.

ÂŁ7,250,000 Leasehold

Knightsbridge 020 3813 9432 paul.gransbury@struttandparker.com

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