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The great summer pastimes of yore: croquet, boules, skittles & ping pong
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Feature 12 MASTER & COMMANDER
Motoring 72 F-SHARP
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Travel 94 BUSINESS DESTINATION: HONG KONG
RICHARD BROWN speaks to Sir Ben Ainslie about loss and resilience in the changing world of sailing
SHOW STOPPER
AIMEE LATIMER falls under the spell of Cirque Du Soleil as their legendary show, Alegria, nears its final UK curtain call
19 THE LURE OF THE OBSCURE
MATTHEW CARTER sees if Jaguar’s latest model can live up to its successor, the iconic E-type
KATE VANDY visits Asia’s most dynamic city to explore one of the business world’s greatest epicentres
JOSEPHINE O’DONOGHUE speaks to the man behind Jaques of London to better understand Britain’s love of traditional games
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style 28 SUNSHINE STATE
regulars
As the shape of swimwear is reinvented this summer, heels are higher, accessories are brighter and the pool is the place to be seen
Business 64 EYE OF THE STORM
PERRY M ANDERSON embraces the current financial climate in the UK as a breeding ground of investment opportunities
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READY TO STRIKE?
As China enters a new leadership, SUSAN MCKENZIE explores why Western investors set to gain the most
ALL IN A NAME
EMMA JOHNSON reveals the hidden gems of Bordeaux and SaintÉmilion in an essential guide for wine lovers
41 Watches + Jewellery
85 Food + Drink
25 lifestyle: HIM
91 business travel
37 lifestyle: her
96 escape
72 motoring
107 Property
canary wharf
sailing through
It’s the sailor’s life for me, says Sir Ben Ainslie
SPORT 76 THE ITALIAN JOB
As the race to build the grandest superyacht surges on, ROWENA MARELLA-DAW weighs up the 80-metre Italian giant, Chopi Chopi
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RISING FROM THE ASHES...
England’s Steven Finn talks Ashes ambitions with ZAIN HIRANI
let the games begin
The great summer pastimes of yore: croquet, boules, skittles & ping pong
Strike a
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poolside glamour for bathing beauties
Sunshine State, p. 28
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Erica Musango highlights the key people, places and events not to be missed in July. For days spent enjoying sport and evenings passed at the theatre, Canary Wharf ensures you’ll know what’s special this summer
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Editor-in-Chief Lesley Ellwood
Managing Editor emma johnson
Deputy Editor
Richard Brown
Why? Twilight Delights
This July, Canary Wharf will play host to a series of open-air concerts in Canada Square Park, called Twilight Delights. From sultry salsa music from Latin America through to performances of Broadway classics, there is an evening to suit any taste. Look out for The BBC Big Band with Frank & Ella on 20 August to see Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald tribute acts bring to life a bygone era of swing and romance. 16 July – 20 August, 7pm, Canada Square Park; Sunday 28 July 2-3pm, Jubilee Park Free entry; more details on p. 58
Motoring Editor Matthew Carter
Collection Editor
annabel harrison
Property Editor Gabrielle Lane
Contributing Editor
Josephine O’Donoghue
Editorial Assistant Aimee latimer
Staff Writer
Erica musango
What? Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games
Senior Designer
When London hosted the Olympic Games in 2012 it shone a spotlight on the UK’s role in global athletics. To mark the anniversary of the Games, the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games will host three days of world-class athletics from 26 – 28 July at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games, 26 – 28 July, britishathletics.org.uk
Sarah Connell
Brand Consistency Hiren Chandarana Laddawan Juhong
General Manager Fiona Fenwick
Communications Director Loren Penney
Production
Hugo Wheatley ALEX POWELL
Property Director
Samantha Ratcliffe
Head of Finance
Where? Children’s Theatre Festival
This summer, Canary Wharf celebrates families with the Children’s Theatre Festival, a series of enchanting afternoon performances held each Sunday in July. For the adults in attendance, Jubilee Place is home to plush eateries and a nearby Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home in Canada Place where the whole family can choose picnic food. Sundays from 30 June – 28 July, Jubilee Park
Who?
Charlotte Olympia
British designer Charlotte Olympia has launched a limited-edition capsule collection Lovely Bubbly for Veuve Clicquot. As polo fans prepare for the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup on 21 July, expect to see some of the collection’s glitzy shoes making an appearance. Isadora shoes, £695, charlotteolympia.com
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When? 24 June – 7 July Wimbledon
Andy Murray will be returning to Wimbledon to try and win the Men’s Singles trophy from last year’s victor, Roger Federer. Competition will also be fierce in the women’s games as elite players such as Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka compete for the coveted Women’s Singles trophy. Whether you secure courtside seats or take advantage of the numerous outdoor screenings, including ones in Canary Wharf, 24 June – 7 July will see a serving of some must-see tennis. wimbledon.com
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editor’s letter
july
When you work in magazines – as in many professions – your lives become rather governed by the seasons; colours, fashion, beauty, food, travel, sport, even motoring, are so dependent on what the weather is doing and, of course, your editorial has to reflect the mood of the moment. This was all fine ten years ago when the weather knew its place and behaved accordingly. The sun shone when it was supposed to (May through to August, with a late flutter mid-September), the rain drizzled a bit in April and November, and crisp, blue, frosty days greeted us throughout December and January. These days it’s getting harder and harder to predict what the weather will be doing when we go to print; and if what we’re saying will actually feel completely out of place. Take today for instance, the rain is lashing against the windows of our offices in Canary Wharf, and I’m just finalising the pages for our beautiful fashion shoot (see p. 28), a swimwear extravaganza that conjures ideas of far-flung destinations, decadent locations and sweltering temperatures – hardly the right content to be writing in the middle of a torrential downpour. So much of our summer season – Royal Ascot, Henley Royal Regatta, Wimbledon, Polo in the Park – relies heavily on great weather, even some of the most quintessentially English pastimes – from cricket to croquet – are all the better for blue sky and uninterrupted sunshine. In fact, I’d wager that the ancient game of croquet should only ever be played on the most manicured of English lawns, complete with straw boaters, bowls of strawberries and never-empty Champagne flutes. If you don’t believe me, our lead interviewee should be able to confirm this. Joe Jacques, managing director of Jacques of London, one of the oldest toy makers and inventors in the world, knows as much about croquet as there is to know. He discusses the lure of such traditions as the English lawn games with Jo o’Donoghue on p. 19. And, elsewhere in the magazine, we meet Sir Ben Ainslie – a man who would also agree that sunshine and balmy conditions, (as well as a steady, stiff breeze) are a major factor in things going well on competition day (p. 12). England isn’t the only place that forlornly raises its eyes to the pouring heavens and despairs; in fact, most of Europe has been bemoaning this depressing attempt at a summer. On a recent trip to Bordeaux I witnessed first-hand the challenging impact the weather has on this renowned wineproducing area, and marvelled at how, despite constant rain, it still produces some of the most incredible wines I’ve ever tasted. My wine odyssey can be found on p. 98. And, so, with all this weather-dependent content in mind, I give you the July issue – which will either be the perfect partner to your summery afternoon, or the kind of sunshine-y escapism considered essential reading for those who live in a perpetually grey land. Whichever is true for you, please enjoy…
Emma Johnson Managing Editor
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Commander RICHARD BROWN meets celebrated Olympic gold medallist Sir Ben Ainslie ahead of Cowes Week to talk about memorable moments, sailing in home waters and chasing your dreams
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he death, in May, of Olympic-medal winner Andrew Simpson traumatised the sailing community and shocked a public who had watched Team GB dominate in the waters of Weymouth not a year before. It was a timely reminder, ahead of the America’s Cup in September, for which Simpson had been training, of the perils of the sport and the immense power of the catamarans that will be racing. Writing in The Telegraph last month, Sir Ben Ainslie described the weeks following Simpson’s death as the, “most upsetting, the most painful and the most bewildering,” of his life. Having known each other since childhood, Ben and Andrew grew up together, rising through the ranks to become two of the biggest (in the former’s case, the biggest) names in British sailing. In their late teens and early twenties the pair had taken road trips together, driving across Europe and Australia, “breaking down” and “generally being irresponsible.” While the Olympic legend has lost many people to sailing, the sport has never claimed the life of someone to whom he was so close. Sailing in the same San Francisco waters, Ainslie witnessed the accident that would cause his friend’s death. The weekend before,
he’d visited his house for a barbecue. They’d spoken on the phone not 24 hours before the catamaran capsized. Unsurprisingly, the loss of Simpson hit Ainslie hard. “You are thinking all sorts of things; giving up the sport, trying something else,” he said in The Telegraph. It was with mixed emotions, then, that he lined
“It was a very special experience to sail with a group of guys who were not just fantastic British sailors, but also very good friends” up at the start of Cowes’ annual Round the Island Race last month, a race he was initially against, but one he’s now happy he competed in. “It was a very special experience to sail with a group of guys who were not just fantastic British sailors, but also very good friends,” he told me in the week that followed. “It was a beautiful race, the conditions were perfect for us, the boat performed incredibly and the team sailed her really well.”
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Simpson must have been looking down on his friends; for the sun shone, the wind was up and Ainslie and the crew of the AC45 catamaran managed to break the race’s multihull record by 16 minutes in two hours and 52 minutes. “For us, that was a real bonus because we really wanted to do the race in Simpson’s memory. The day before the race was his memorial, which was a very difficult day, so to come out and have such a wonderful race and to do it in his memory was very special.” The record is the latest in a never-ending list of achievements that litter the career of the world’s most decorated sailor. Fourtime gold medal winner, one-time silver medal winner, and the first person to win medals in five different meets, Sir Ben is the most successful sailor in Olympic history. Knighted at the beginning of this year, he has won 11 World Championships, been named British Yachtsman of the Year four times and the International Sailing Federation’s World Sailor of the Year more times than anyone else. Ben tells me how the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race offered, “a fantastic opportunity to bring the AC45 boat to the UK and to show the British public how dynamic and exciting these boats are.” Breaking the record on
“To race in the Olympics itself is fantastic, but to do so at home is very special. Celebrating with a home crowd was my defining moment. It was the most wonderful atmosphere”
an iconic course in the memory of such a close friend was clearly a special moment, but of all his achievements, I ask, which ranks the highest? The answer is, perhaps, unsurprising. “Winning my fifth Olympic medal, this time on home turf. Just to race in the Olympics itself is fantastic, but to do so at home is really very special. Celebrating with a home crowd was my defining moment. It was the most wonderful atmosphere, something that will stay with me for the rest of my life. It felt as though sailing was getting the attention it deserves.” Raising the profile of the sport was certainly something the Olympics achieved, helped, in no small part, by the now famous speech Ben gave after emerging from the water three races before he would eventually claim gold. Accused by a Dane and Dutchman of illegally hitting a mark, Ainslie performed a penalty turn to avoid further sanctions, despite being adamant that he’d committed no offence. “They’ve made a big mistake,” said a steely-eyed Ainslie back on the shore, when interviewed by the BBC. “They’ve made me angry; you don’t want to make me angry.” They certainly didn’t. The episode served to inspire an astonishing comeback that would see the Brit claw back 70 metres on the event’s final downwind leg to overhaul
INTERVIEW
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Q: What is your most memorable moment on the water? A: London, winning in front of the home crowd was unforgettable.
his rivals and cross the finishing line first, exploding in triumph as he did. In that outburst we see the sort of cut-throat competitiveness, and the fear of being beaten, that has catapulted the kid who learned to sail for fun with his family in Cornwall into the most famous name in that sport. Competing on the international stage by the age of 12, a World Champion by 16 and an Olympic medallist by 19, the words ‘Ben’, ‘resting’ and ‘laurels’ clearly seldom appear in the same sentence. So what next for the allconquering world beater? “For any competitive sailor the America’s Cup, along with the Olympics, is the ultimate competition. There is so much history involved; it’s the world’s oldest sporting competition, with the first event being held in 1851. Britain hosted the first America’s Cup and since then we have never come close to winning the Auld Mug. It’s always been a real ambition of mine to try and win the Cup and bring it back to Britain.” While the four competing teams will head to San Francisco to win, a heightened emphasis on safety will likely pervade this year’s event following Simpson’s death. Ainslie, and others, have already compared the current class of AC72 catamaran racing to the state of Formula 1 in the 60s and 70s. “These are incredibly big and powerful
machines and it takes time to find the limits,” Ainslie has written. To that end, this year’s sailors will be made to wear extra-protective clothing and carry knives and small air cans. The wind strength for safe racing has also been reduced. And what of the Sir Ben Ainslie legacy? Should we expect to see Sir Ben Ainslie Sailing Schools once the physicality of the sport requires him to seek new challenges beyond the demands of the sea? “It’s something I would like to do,” he says. “The perception of sailing being elitist is such a misconception - you can join any local sailing club for around £30 a month and use their boats and instructors. You can pick up a second-hand Optimist dinghy for around £200, which is a great starter boat for youngsters. It’s a great sport to build up confidence, responsibility and give young people a sense of freedom. We need to stop concentrating on the sports that are easy for the teachers to teach and widen the view to sailing, cycling, orienteering, rowing, kayaking etc; sports that really instil freedom and responsibility.” For now, though, there’s the small matter of a shimmering silver trophy to be won, the only cup that has so far remained out of Ainslie’s reach – a cup that, with Simpson looking over him, Sir Ben Ainslie is, “almost more determined to win.”
Q: Most exciting race you’ve ever competed in? A: Sydney 2000. The race went right down to the wire, it was me against the Brazilian sailor Robert Scheidt who took gold over me in Atlanta four years earlier. I remember sailing past Sydney Heads and hearing my parents cheering me on. Q: Your greatest achievement off the water? A: I’m trying to get my pilot’s licence, as I’ve started flying lessons. When I do get the occasional day off, it’s a great release because you have to focus so hard you forget about everything else that’s going on. Q: If you could be a superstar in any other sport, what would it be? A: An F1 driver. I’ve always been interested in cars, particularly sports cars. My favorite is an Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Q: If you could only sail one coastline for the rest of your life, where would you choose? A: I have sailed in the Caribbean many times and I have to say that is a very special place to sail with family and friends.
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STOPPER As the applauded production Alegria nears its final UK curtain call at The O2, AIMEE LATIMER is enchanted once more by the spellbinding magic of Cirque du Soleil
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irque du Soleil is a global phenomenon like no other. From what began as a gaggle of 20 street performers in Canada in 1984, the company has exponentially grown to the point of hiring more than 5,000 employees worldwide, including 1,300 performing artists. Still based in Quebec, Cirque du Soleil has performed to an accumulative audience of more than 100 million in over 300 cities across 40 countries on six continents. The Cirque du Soleil company puts on numerous long-running and selfcontained productions that each centre around an individual theme. Alegría is a production that has wowed more than 10 million people worldwide since it premiered in 1994. ‘Alegría’ is the Spanish word for joy, happiness and jubilation, however, the show also embodies a darker vein. It draws on the notion of moving through pain towards hope, and the show can be distinctly characterised by its use of dark lighting, spurts of tense music and an angular stage constructed around gothic arches. An international cast of 55 performers and musicians from 17 countries showcase breathtaking circus and acrobatic acts over the Alegría twoand-a-half-hour show. Fire-knife dancers move rhythmically as they drag flaming knives around their bodies, while behind them performers tumble in synchronisation on trampolines concealed under the stage floor. Artists fly through the air, rolling into spectacular somersaults and mid-air turns before deftly landing on bars perched on the sturdy shoulders of catchers. Throughout, characters emerge on stage theatrically dressed in costumes that include feathered wings, hooped Victorian skirts and glittering gold leotards. They sing, dance and contort with their faces hauntingly, but beautifully, painted. It is this intoxicating mix of art and spectacle that keeps drawing crowds to Cirque du Soleil. However, sadly Alegría is coming to the end of its final tour of the UK. As the show triumphantly prepares to bow out of the UK, Cirque du Soleil already has the world excited for the debut of its next masterpiece. The show will run from 18 – 21 July at The 02, just five minutes by Underground from Canary Wharf, and 23 – 28 July at the Wembley Arena., also accessible from Canary Wharf on the Jubilee Line. Tickets available from £45 from livenation.co.uk. Advanced tickets and special offers are also available to Cirque Club members; membership is free to join at cirqueclub.com
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OBSCURE Josephine O’Donoghue considers Britain’s love of traditional games, and meets one man whose family has been at the forefront of the best of British pastimes for centuries
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here are some things that are just British. That’s not to say they can’t be enjoyed by people all over the world, but there are some things (usually eccentric or quirky in nature) that we just get. Cheese rolling, Marmite, Punch & Judy, trainspotting, conkers, warm ale, tiddly-winks – you get the idea. It seems that slightly odd traditions and obscure games are part of our national psyche; from tabletop challenges such as ping-pong and tiddly-winks to Britain’s favourite summer pastime, croquet. “It’s part of British eccentricity,” says Benedict le Vay (author of Eccentric Britain) speaking to the BBC about obscure sports. “We get wonderful humour […], wacky inventors and bonkers aristocrats out of the same tin, and we have a heck of a lot of fun. It doesn’t matter what we’re doing or why, people get carried away in the enjoyment, and return again and again, daft or not.” In a marvellous demonstration of le Vay’s ‘wacky inventors’ label, Jaques of London is one company – one family, in fact – that is responsible for a good number of Britain’s most treasured and unusual games. In a remarkable history dating back to 1795, eight generations of Jaques (beginning with Thomas, a farmer’s son of French Huguenot descent) have gifted Britain with such gems as croquet, ping-pong, ludo, tiddly-winks, snakes and ladders and Happy Families to name but a few. “Jaques of London is successful because of its creativity, flair and quirkiness,” explains Joe Jaques, eighth generation of the oldest game-makers in the world. “Its unique slant is that it has always been in our family – and we’re a slightly quirky bunch!” Like many great Britons, Joe understands that eccentricity (in moderation, of course, he does have a business to run after all) is a large component of success. “We are actually working on the reintroduction of some obscure English games,” he enthuses as I ask about traditional gaming going
forward. “Minoru, a British horse-riding game which is based around King Edward VII’s horse Minoru; Aunt Sally, a traditional throwing game; and Skattles – a twist on the game of skittles. We are continually introducing old games that are in our back catalogue and bringing them forward.” In testament to the popularity of traditional games in modern Britain, many of the nation’s greatest minds delight in the obscurity and tradition of Jaques’ games. Oxford and Cambridge Universities in particular hold dear a number of pastimes including croquet and tiddly-winks. In fiercely competed tournaments, the two elite academic institutions vie for the winning team’s Silver Wink, awarded by none other than the Duke of Edinburgh. According to le Vay, rules at varsity level include: “Players should tiddle in direct rotation,” “Touching a tiddly-wink with anything other than a tiddler is strictly prohibited,” and “Touching any other player’s winks is strictly forbidden,” – delightfully amusing but strictly serious at competition level. As these traditional amusements grow in popularity with a new generation (ranging from eccentric Oxbridge students to savvy city-dwellers and families), Londoners interested in Jaques’ games have several venues where they can indulge their competitive streak. “I love to play ping-pong and even more so since Bounce opened,” says Joe “It is such a fun, social venue”. Bounce – in case you’ve somehow missed the hype – is a joint venture between the owners of the
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ping-pong club (Adam Breeden, co-founder of All Star Lanes and Dov Penzik, entrepreneur and table tennis enthusiast) and Jaques of London. “I was involved in the consultation and setting up period,” explains Joe. “I can’t take huge credit but I hope that my enthusiasm and energy helped pull the project to fruition. It’s great that it’s on the site in Holborn where my great-grandfather invented ping-pong.” Comprising a buzzing, energetic bar, 13 ping-pong tables and the private ‘Jaques Room’ with an additional three tables, Joe says: “It’s great for entertaining; party and play, just like eight generations of Jaques!” A year on from its opening, Joe names himself as one of the club’s most frequent visitors. “It’s one of London’s best and most popular bars. I think John Jaques II would be fairly pleased with himself, but also probably bewildered at how the game he invented has become the most played sport in the world! He would be pleased with his decision to re-launch his game of Gossima as the internationally recognised trademark of Ping-Pong.” But if the environment of a City club isn’t quite right for you (with kids in tow), don’t miss out on a fabulous British weekend celebration of Jaques’ games next month. “We are hosting a family event called Fun & Games with Jaques at Ham House & Gardens on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July,” says Joe. “The two-day event will have a croquet tournament, food stalls, brass band, Jaques of London’s
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outdoor games, croquet tuition, picnic hampers, tombola, Punch & Judy and more. It should be a fun day out for the whole family. Mine is going!” Perhaps, looking back at the incredible history of this strong family brand, its products and the enjoyable leisure time they promote, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they’re making it big with recent expansion to the USA. “I think success has come since we got a better understanding of the market and how to sell to the Americans,” says Joe. “Fifty per cent of our business is repeat in America – we make sure that they want to come back.” Of course, no other country is quite as peculiar as Britain, but Joe still sees potential in new gaming developments: “Beanbag Toss is America’s biggest selling garden game and Lawn Horseshoes, which is similar to quoits, is also massive over there. I’m interested in bringing both to the UK.” Always looking out for new opportunities, Joe is focused on his mission to “polish the egg and pass it onto the next generation” – his eight-month-old daughter Evie included – should she want to. “We lead from the front rather than push from behind. We work to make the business interesting and successful so they’ll want to join and work for it rather than being pushed into it – just like I did. According to the utilitarian John Stuart Mill, “the amount of eccentricity in a society has generally been proportional to the amount of genius […] which it contained” – and from what I can see of the eccentric offerings from Jaques of London, it would appear that the Jaques family genes carry more than a usual amount of genius. For more information on Jaques of London or to order games, visit jaqueslondon.co.uk 20-21 July Fun & Games with Jaques, Ham House & Gardens, Ham Street, Ham, Richmond-upon-Thames, TW10 7RS, 11am-6pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday Bounce Ping Pong Club & Bar, 121 Holborn, London EC1N 2TD, bouncepingpong.com
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FASHION:
Treasure Chest The saying, ‘Out of sight, out of mind,’ does not apply to diamonds. Fortunately, Stockinger has taken the initiative to create bespoke safes that are as beautiful as the items they contain. The distinctive safes act as an accent piece of furniture in any room and also offer owners complete peace of mind over the safety of the valuables inside. It is this marriage of beauty, security and convenience that is the future of home safes, and what makes it so unsurprising that Stockinger is popular with buyers from all over the world. The Auranja safe, like all Stockingers, features a patented electronic locking system, an anchoring device and an integrated emergency alarm. The Auranja is distinctive, however, due to its 2.5kg gold-plated brass handle and
luxurious interior of orange leather and maple wood. To create the Stockinger aesthetic, each safe is carefully sanded, then repeatedly painted up to 18 times in a process taking several weeks. Finally, the surface is finished with a layer of the finest carnauba wax to add depth to the shell’s rich colour. Each safe can be customised during a process that takes six to 12 weeks and employs 20 to 30 experts, artists and craftsmen. This service offers buyers both the choice of in-built watch winding and creative control over the interior, from the number of shelves to the layout of each drawer. Auranja, £POA, stockinger.com
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They take care of the nutritional needs of the likes of Amir Khan, Chris Robshaw and Stuart Broad, but what can Maximuscle do for desk-dwelling mortals like you and me? Well, if the results from the brand’s ‘Protein Project’ are anything to go by, a lot. Three months ago, Maximuscle took three average Joes and, by providing them with gym tips, training programmes and nutritional support, aimed to drastically transform their bodies. Some 12 weeks later and for City worker James Goddard (centre) the result was a physique of cover-model condition. “At the start of the project I wanted to be in better shape, fitter, stronger and healthier but I didn’t expect my body shape to change the way it did,” James told us. “The before and after photos really bring it home, as during the project you tend to notice the change more in your clothing rather than visually. It was a big surprise and I hope it shows that in a short space of time anyone can change their body if they have the right diet, training and mind-set.” We asked James for his top workout tips. “Intensity, getting up early, getting a mate to go to the gym with you and sticking to your training days are all crucial,” he told us. “Getting your rest is also important. It’s easier said than done, but when you can get to bed by 10.30pm, do it.” Say ‘bye-bye’ to the beer gut by visiting maximuscle.com.
interiors:
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For a statement piece that matches minimalist design with sharp lines and intriguing structures, the Pixel Table from Ilia Potemine at BE+HAVE is the furniture must-have for you. Potemine’s limited-edition pieces play on her signature subject matter of contrasts and asymmetries, and make a striking centrepiece in any sitting room. Pixel Table by Ilia Potemine for BE+HAVE, Inquires at beplushave.com
fitness:
Performance Boost
They’re billed as the biggest revolution to hit the running world in the last 15 years, set to transform the trainer-scape in the same way the brand’s Predator football boots did to their respective industry. To put the hype surrounding the Adidas Adistar Boost to the test, Canary Wharf resident runner took a pair to the street. The verdict? After several 10km runs, the aptly-named Boost seemed to be offering just that, reducing muscle strain and adding an industry-leading spring to our guinea-pig’s step. Andrea Afeltra
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FASHION:
Coat Tales Ted Baker has launched a new hirewear collection with their longstanding partner Moss Bros. One piece available to hire is the charismatic Tails of the UnexpecTED morning suit. The classic-cut morning suit has a hidden peacock feather print lining exclusive to Moss Bros that’s suited to grooms, or groomsmen, willing to brave upstaging the bride. Cabot Place, moss.co.uk
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Identification fraud costs the UK around £1.7 billion per year, and the most recent development in this growing crime involves a RFID chip that, when brushed over a wallet or phone, instantly transfers personal details. Tumi has taken a preventative stance against fraud with its new TICON collection, which features cases and wallets lined with ID Lock, a unique material comprising metal threads that block RFID hacking. TICON collection, from £165, Tumi, Cabot Place
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Speedster look for Porsche 911 Cabriolet As of last month, owners of Porsche Cabriolets models 996, 997 and 991 have been given the chance to give their cars the Speedster look with the help of Delavilla’s double hump accessory, the ‘Hard-
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Canali’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection boasts casual but classic pieces inspired by 50s and 60s Hollywood. Finely tailored, the Italian designs feature semi-lined jackets, peak lapels and constructed, but soft, shoulders in linen and a flattering palette of whites, rose pinks and canary yellows. Spring/Summer 2013 collection, canali.it
Back’. Comprising a central beam ,mounted to the existing wind deflector brackets and two matching coloured humps, the kit ensures no modifications need to be made to the car itself. Yours for £3,000, it will also fold up to fit conveniently behind your front seats. Visit Delavilla at the Goodwood Festival of Speed to see the company’s new Panamera kit unveiled, delavillagb.com
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Pair different textures, cut-outs and colours with chunky accessories and sky-high heels for some poolside glamour this summer fashion editor Lucie Dodds Photography Neil Marriott
Blue Bikini Top, £52, and Brief, £47, Princesse Tam Tam, princessetamtam.co.uk; Silver Solar Eclipse Bracelet, £420, and Apollo Ring, £250, Lara Bohinc, larabohinc.com; Sunglasses, £POA, The Row at Linda Farrow, lindafarrow.com
THIS PAGE: Blue Print Bikini, £190, Heidi Klein, heidiklein.com; Silver and Blue Sapphire Ava Cuff, £200, Monica Vinader, monicavinader.com; Silver Dione Stilettos, £415, Gina, 9 Old Bond Street W1, 020 7409 7090 OPPOSITE PAGE: Blue Print One-piece, £185, Tory Burch, 020 7493 5888, toryburch.co.ul; Silver and Labradorite Siren Cuff, £290, Monica Vinader, monicavinader.com
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THIS PAGE: Micro Purple Top, £155, and Micro Purple Bottoms, £120, Eres, eresparis. com; Silver Solar Eclipse Necklace, £610, Lara Bohinc, larabohinc.com; Silver Dione Stilettos, £415, Gina, 9 Old Bond Street W1 020 7409 7090 OPPOSITE PAGE: Blue Bagheria Bikini Top, £127, and Bagheria Brief, £127, La Perla, 020 7245 0527; Silver Large Plait Bangle, £269, and Silver Laratella Bracelet, £320, both Lara Bohinc, as before MAKE-UP: Danielle Ogilvie. Using Chanel Les Beiges and S2013 HAIR: Danielle Ogilvie, using Tommy Guns
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the knowledge An essential round up of need-to-know news and the latest in luxury lifestyle
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Paper Stamp It has been more than eight years since sisters Maria and Ekaterina Yaschuk first incorporated 99 LED lights into wallpaper, a concept unique to them and their company Meystyle to this day. Their innovation is part of a growing trend in the interiors world for combining modern technology with traditional craftsmanship, a trend that is opening up endless possibilities for expression. Their latest Mayan-inspired collection, Between, consists of 25 vibrant, geometric patterns that can be digitally printed onto a whole range of woven and non-woven materials. The invention of digital printing has enabled designers to transfer complex and colourful prints onto materials as atypical as leather. Despite the ease of this type of printing, Meystyle makes each roll of
wallpaper to order to ensure the prints are never mass-produced and that the quality never suffers. In this way, Meystyle has turned digital printing on its head, using its versatility to offer clients a large range of designs but they do not allow it to dilute their style and individuality by keeping numbers low. Meystyle’s practice reflects a wider attitude from consumers who want to decorate their homes with designs that feel modern, but still have character. In a world were IKEA has ensured mass-produced style is an accepted norm, this approach to bespoke and unique design is refreshing. Between Collection, £POA, meystyle.com
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Flapper Girls Chanel’s latest L’Été Papillon de Chanel collection is one of its most colourful to date. Embodying nature, summer, playfulness, seduction and glamour all at once, the rich blues that epitomise the limited-edition collection are inspired by rare butterfly wings. The Stylo eyeshadows offer densely pigmented colour with sheen and accuracy for eyes as extreme as you dare. Rouge Coco Shine sheer lipstick and Lévres Scintillantes lipgloss come in pretty corals and arresting pinks to complete the collection. L’Été Papillon de Chanel, from £18, chanel.com
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Pedro Sousa designed the Nenuphar coffee table for brand Ginger & Jagger to resemble the shape of the water lily it’s named after. Beautifully crafted, its walnut and lacquer cherry pieces cascade at different heights onto a brass base. gingerandjagger.com
Jubilee Mall Expansion Canary Wharf is undergoing one of the largest retail expansions currently in the UK. The extension of the Jubilee Place mall is introducing 25 exciting new stores to Canary Wharf’s existing vast portfolio of more than 240 shops, restaurants and bars. Opening in November and featuring premium fashion labels to independent designers and soughtafter cosmetics, Jubilee Place will be home to COS, Orlebar Brown, Banana Republic, The White Company, Emmett London, Rituals, Oliver Bonas, bareMinerals and Le Pain Quotidien. A survey by Canary Wharf Group found that 60 per cent of shoppers in Canary Wharf have a salary of more than £60,000 per annum, so perhaps it is unsurprising that leading brands are flocking to open stores in London’s new shopping destination of choice.
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Cool, kooky and playfully irreverent, House of Hackney re-interprets traditional products with quirky prints. Each one of its collections revolves around a single motif printed across clothes, lamps and furniture. One for summer is the Palmeral collection that consists of blue or green palm trees sprouting over velvet-tasselled lamps and bikinis. With a new flagship store having just opened in Shoreditch last month, it might be time to pay a house call. Palmeral collection, from £65, houseofhackney.com
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Glamour Fix You may have seen Morgan Taylor brightening the nails of the models walking in the Victoria by Victoria Beckham show during London Fashion Week. The professional-grade nail lacquers are now available as part of manicures at Harrods’ Urban Retreat or at a limited number of outlets. From picking up the beautifully-crafted Italian glass bottles to using the ultra-fine bristles to glide on even coverage in just one coat, everything about Morgan Taylor looks and feels luxurious.
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Play House Marianne Elliot, the award-winning director of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and War Horse, has brought Tennessee Williams’ Sweet Bird of Youth to The Old Vic stage. A renowned cast sees Kim Cattrall enthrall as the enigmatic Alexandra Del Lago, a faded actress escaping a disastrous premiere in the arms of Chance Wayne, a young man who is both an escort and a drifter. Seth Numrich vividly captures Wayne, evoking the hopelessness of a man lost in drink and drugs while plotting his own moviestardom and trying to reunite with his childhood sweetheart. Back at the site of his wasted youth, matters only unravel further in Williams’ haunting portrait of the fragility of dreams.
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Tinker, Tailor, Suits, Dye E14 Collect Dry Cleaning offers expert cleaning, alterations and repairs for all clothing whether it be suits or wedding dresses. Complimentary next-day delivery is standard to ensure maximum convenience for those with even the busiest lifestyles. e14drycleaning.co.uk
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Bit Of A Stretch
Om Tribe Yoga, Canary Wharf’s first Power Yoga studio, has recently opened, offering a range of classes timed to fit into lunch hours and after work. Try the Hot Yoga classes in a studio heated by infrared lighting to 28 degrees and tone, detox and stretch your way to a summer-ready figure. Monthly membership from £85, omtribeyoga.com Cannon Drive, E14 4AS
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Jade Yoga Travel Mat, £62, fushi.co.uk
This summer, fill your suitcase with simple statement pieces that take you from the pool to the party in style.
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collection Treasured timepieces, fine and contemporary jewellery and luxury goods
Maison Blanc In June, industry heavyweight Chanel opened its colossal new flagship store. ANNABEL HARRISON reports Chanel’s new three-floor boutique, at an astounding 12,600 sq ft, showcases the universe created by Karl Lagerfeld in its monochrome, tweed and chic entirety. Browse the glittering array of costume and fine jewellery or the brand’s signature watches, as well as fragrances and beauty products, handbags and shoes. The interior has been conceived by New York-based architect Peter Marino who accepted the challenge of embracing the “inherent elegance, audacity and refinement of the legendary House with a timeless panache”; soft gold and bronze materials, a range of textures and highly polished reflective surfaces contrast the architectural with the artisanal. Lovers of Chanel will certainly feel at home in this Maison. Chanel, 158-159 New Bond Street, chanel.com
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For treasured timepieces, horological heirlooms and modern masterpieces, watch this space...
The Jewels in the Crown
It’s the world’s oldest diamond company with a history that stretches back to 1789 so it’s only fitting, then, that when Backes & Strauss stepped into the watch world in 2006, it should do so with timepieces dedicated to the world’s most valuable minerals. Drawn from the Backes & Strauss archives, a 19th century brooch with two linked hearts was the starting point for today’s Victoria Princess diamond watch. Inspired by the story of Queen Victoria, who was so smitten with Albert that she proposed the second time they met, the watch features a pink mother of pearl dial and is set with 604 ideal cut hearts and arrows diamonds. Should you find Backes & Strauss’s signature designs reminiscent of a certain other watchmaker, then there’s a reason for that: each of the brand’s watches is crafted entirely in the Geneva workshop of one Franck Muller.
A Window into the Watch World Anyone bemused at the astronomical prices commanded by mechanical wristwatches could have done worse than pay a visit to Harrods last month. With the help of mastercraftsmen from Jaeger-LeCoultre, visitors were invited to witness the internal workings of an intricate timepiece, from the smallest pinion to the largest barrel, via a series of watchmaking and engraving workshops. Away from the Brompton Road windows, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been mesmerising us with its Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon 3 Jubilee. Visually stunning, the watch is the first JLC to be equipped with a Flying Gyrotourbillon. We want one. jaeger-lecoultre.com
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Sandy Madhvani, Showroom Manager at David M Robinson, selects his product of the moment:
“When it comes to smartphones, the new Vertu Ti – with symphonic sound, tuned in collaboration with Bang & Olufsen, and musical punctuation from the London Symphony Orchestra – really is the last word in luxury” Ti, £6,700, Vertu David M Robinson, Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf
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There are no prizes for guessing which two brands set records at Antiquorum’s auction of Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces in May. Reasserting their positions at the top of the fine watch hierarchy, Patek Philippe’s Ref. 5002 Sky Moon Tourbillon in rose gold sold to an on-site bidder for an astonishing £824,000, while Rolex’s Ref. 4113 split seconds chronograph became the world’s most expensive Daytona at £770,000.
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Word Annabel Harrison speaks to Christian Rauch, Director of Writing Culture & Leather at Montblanc, about the company’s global Signature for Good campaign in support of UNICEF and why we should all make time for writing
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here is every chance that you possess a Montblanc pen yourself, that you’d like one or that you know someone who does. The company has been producing pens, or ‘writing instruments’ (as I learnt was the preferred, and more suitably evocative, term when speaking to CEO Lutz Bethge two years ago) for 104 years and in the time since, it has become the luxury brand synonymous with writing instruments, as Hermès is to handbags, Rolex to watches or Louis Vuitton to luggage. You may have used your pen to sign a birthday card or write a note to your husband or wife. However, one thing is certain; you can read and write. These skills, which many of us take for granted every day in our privileged lives, as simple as speaking or eating, are skills that are not as commonplace in other parts of the globe. In fact, whole swathes of countries are home to millions of people who have not mastered these skills or, rather, have not been taught them. Montblanc is a company which has been inspired by its very reason for being to help those as far removed from the luxury industry, and of the worlds of owners of Montblanc products, as could be. Its Signature for Good campaign entered its tenth year at the start of 2013 and its driving force is the belief, shared by Montblanc and UNICEF, that all children should be given access to good education. The campaign has raised more than $5 million to date. This was the first project Christian Rauch worked on when he joined Montblanc and he is passionate about it, employing the scrupulous politeness, eloquence and mild humour that I have come to expect from the company’s senior management. He enquired at first if it would make more sense for Montblanc to buy medicine or build a hospital but UNICEF’s goal was clear: it is important to have medicine but as soon as you leave it with people who cannot read the instructions, then the value of the medicine is zero. “The most important value you can give to people is the ability to read and to write, because only then will they be able to lead a life which is not dependent on others. Therefore we support UNICEF in this fight by building schools together. You would not believe how difficult it is, or how long it takes, to convince parents that it is worth sending their kids to school.”
The campaign this year is based around the Meisterstück, which is for Montblanc “the eponym for the ability to write your own destiny and your own thoughts”. The new version is “very discreet but it has a nice little story. It has a ring on top which is engraved with little bricks, and one of the bricks is marked with an individual number. You will be able to go online, enter the number then see the area where your personal donation is helping to build a school in Africa. We’re also doing small leather goods and jewellery like cufflinks, all with the brick detail, but of course the main object is the writing instrument because the campaign supports the fight against illiteracy.” Rauch himself has a history with Montblanc, a brand he has always loved:
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“My parents gave me a Meisterstück fountain pen for my graduation and I’m still using it, even though I now have a nice selection of others, as you can imagine, but I still love it.” Lutz Bethge also uses his oldest Montblanc pen; Rauch smiles and explains that he tries to convince his CEO to use one of the current editions. Mr Bethge tests them and he likes them “but at the end of the day he’s always travelling with his Meisterstück. He’s so much in love with this pen, which is a very typical Montblanc story.” In addition to his existing affinity with the brand, Rauch is cut from the right cloth for Montblanc; he is multilingual and enjoys music, arts and literature, fitting for a director of Writing Culture. His career trajectory is interesting; before joining Montblanc in 2009, Rauch had spent nine years working for Sony and he was “the master of making sure that the quality and standards fit to the highest expectations. That ultimate search for quality often reminds me of what I’m doing today.” Followers of fashion may have seen Burberry’s Art of the Trench website, tapping in to its consumers’ emotional attachment to its iconic coat, and Montblanc has a similar offering in its My Meisterstück platform, asking owners; “What’s your story?” It may have been inspired by Rauch’s comment that “all over the world, everybody is telling me his or her story about their Meisterstück, even if I haven’t asked for it!”
To my mind, in this fast-paced technological age where iPhones and Blackberrys reign supreme, I feel drawn to a company which champions the art of writing. As a child with a vivid imagination and a voracious appetite for reading, I wrote numerous stories in careful, curly script; as a teenager I laboured over more fountain-pen-smudged essays than I may have cared to. However, by the time I went to university, every piece was typed. Examinations of three hours which required putting pen to paper took my peers and I by painful surprise as our hands adjusted. My grandparents may be email and text savvy but I know a handwritten card means much more to them. Rauch confirms that while gadgets are in constant daily use, a pen seems to be where people turn “whenever they want to write a personal note, a thank you or a love letter.” At Montblanc, employees always write the first sentence of every letter by hand and having received one such letter, in fact entirely handwritten, I can testify to this. “People really appreciate the value of the handwritten word because the amount of impersonal messaging we get is crazy... If I receive something handwritten, I know this person did it just for me; he or she took the time to sit down and write. There is no delete; you have to think beforehand about what you write and the
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effect is totally different from an email.” Does this concern unite Montblanc customers? “They all care about their own character and cultured lifestyle, so people who spend money on a fountain pen all appreciate the moment when they sit down and enjoy watching their thoughts become reality on the piece of paper.” Montblanc as a luxury brand is discreet, which sits well in this post-recession climate; it is not, in Rauch’s words, a “bling bling” company and products aren’t immediately identifiable from afar. “Those who fall in love with our objects don’t purchase them to impress their peers but because they appreciate the objects for themselves. So it’s about self-indulgence,
“A pen seems to be where people turn when they want to write a thank you note or love letter” connoisseurship and knowledge, rather than just impressing somebody else by showing what you can afford.” Brand values are well established and one of the most important is the idea of the lifelong companion. “We want to create products which accompany you for your life and for the life of your kids.” This must apply as equally to a Montblanc watch as a piece of jewellery or a wallet. “There are consequences of this, of course,” Rauch concedes, “and one is that the brand does not create fashion products. We would never do a leather good in the ‘colour of the season’.” Limited editions fall on the other side of the fence; the opposite of a ubiquitous, seasonal musthave, they each appeal to a small group of people interested in longevity and history. “We try to honour people who really changed something in their field. Einstein is an easy one because he was in all matters a great human being. It’s about the heritage these people left which is still with us today.” The concept and design stages of the limited edition process particularly appeal to Rauch. “It’s really fun because we also, for a German at least!, try to be funny sometimes, like we did with the Hitchcock. We tried to simulate the Vertigo effect on the writing instrument, so if you turn it you have the same feeling, or we have a knife as a clip, the same one which was used in Psycho.” Attention to detail is of paramount importance, as is going the
extra mile. Rauch’s favourite part of his job is being with passionate collectors; “It’s a lovely feeling. You see how happy they are and you discuss with them what they like and what they don’t; this is what brings the most happiness to me.” I have a feeling that even if I were the twelfth person to stop Rauch that day to tell him my Meisterstück story, he would listen just as graciously as if I were the first. For every Signature for Good piece sold between now and 31 March 2014, Montblanc will donate part of its proceeds to raise at least $1.5 million for UNICEF’s education programmes; unicef.org Montblanc, Canada Place montblanc.com
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Drop in the Ocean Brazilian jewellery house H. Stern recently blew much of its competition out of the water with its new Iris collection, which was inspired by the depths of the ocean. The study of detailed accounts of aquatic specimens discovered on the 1873 H.M.S. Challenger expedition, and then translating these shapes into 18-karat noble, yellow and rose gold pieces, has resulted in a collection which captures the rich and vibrant life found in the ocean. The sultry Katie Holmes stars as the Greek goddess of the sea and sky for the summer campaign. hstern.net
jewellery Jewels, gems, pearls and diamonds; the essential components of any lady’s jewellery collection
Cutting Edge To celebrate its partnership with L.A. Dance Project and founder Benjamin Millepied, Van Cleef & Arpels recently unveiled four unique High Jewellery pieces drawn from the world of dance:
Van Cleef & Arpels has had a strong association with dance ever since choreographer George Balanchine formed an artistic partnership with the house following a trip to the boutique. Three ballerina clips and a Zip necklace have been created in tribute to Reflections, a new ballet by Millepied From top: Zip Ballerina necklace in white gold and diamonds; Ballerina clip in white gold and diamonds Both POA, Van Cleef & Arpels, vancleefarpels.com
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Finders Keepers Charles Fish has put a modern spin on the traditional treasure hunt with its Finders Keepers initiative. In celebration of its new online store, the jewellery and watch retailer has launched a one-of-a-kind competition whereby visitors to the website can win a piece of jewellery from its coveted collection. Virtual treasure hunters must decipher a series of clues to locate a piece that’s been marked with the Finders Keepers hallmark for the chance to win. Two competitions will run every month until the end of November. With designers ranging from Shaun Leane, George Jensen and Michael Kors, this unique event caters to all watch and jewellery fans. So get searching! Charles Fish, Cabot Place charlesfish.co.uk/ finderskeepers
Pandora’s Box
Before the arrival of the clutch bag, fashionable ladies would take out beautifully bejewelled boxes to contain their evening essentials. As much a work of art as a practical accessory, these boxes were all the rage from the 1920s until the 70s and many will soon be on display at Goldsmiths’ Hall. The Ultra Vanities exhibition will showcase more than 300 minaudières from some of the most revered jewellery houses including Cartier and Boucheron. Appreciate changing styles over the decades and the levels of craftsmanship involved. Ultra Vanities: Bejewelled Boxes from the Age of Glamour; 31 May – 20 July thegoldsmiths.co.uk
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NEWS Canary Wharf to Get Free Wifi O2 and Canary Wharf Group recently announced they will be bringing O2 Wifi service to Canary Wharf. Installed in Canary Wharf’s public areas and shopping malls by the end of summer 2013, O2’s Wifi service will benefit the 100,000-strong business community at Canary Wharf and those visiting in the evenings and weekends. The installation of fast, free, reliable and simple to use wifi, regardless of network, will act as a further draw for its growing cluster of technology start-ups and help continue Canary Wharf’s role as a major driver of London’s digital economy. Sir George Iacobescu, chairman and chief executive, Canary Wharf Group, said: “Transport and digital connectivity puts Canary Wharf at the heart of modern London. The built environment here is amongst the most technologically advanced in the capital and the installation of wifi is a natural next step.”
Crossrail tunnelling machine enters Canary Wharf station
The Crossrail project has celebrated its biggest milestone so far as one of its huge 1,000 tonne tunnelling machines has broken through into the new Canary Wharf station box. Secretary of state for transport Patrick McLoughlin, mayor of London Boris Johnson, Crossrail chief executive Andrew Wolstenholme and selected guests visited the new Canary Wharf station to view tunnelling machine Elizabeth and the huge progress made on the Crossrail project so far. Crossrail’s eastern tunnelling machines, named Elizabeth and Victoria, were launched from the Limmo site near Canning Town towards the end of last year to create 8.3km (5.16 miles) of tunnels from east London to Farringdon – Crossrail’s longest tunnel section. A marathonequivalent 26 mile (42km) section of tunnels beneath central London will be built in total for Crossrail. When Crossrail opens in 2018, it will increase London’s rail-based transport network capacity by 10 per cent and dramatically cut journey times across the city.
New Dining Spaces Planned for 20 Fenchurch Street Sky Garden The premium food experience brand “rhubarb” will be creating several new dining spaces at the top of London’s latest landmark building, 20 Fenchurch Street, with uninterrupted 360-degree views of the Capital. Joint venture partners Canary Wharf Group and Land Securities recently announced a significant leasing deal with “rhubarb” to design and operate the Sky Garden on the highest floors at 20 Fenchurch Street. “rhubarb” has developed three bespoke and stylish concepts that offer different culinary experiences set within the stunning gardens. Set across three floors of the development, the Sky Garden will be an unrivalled new space for London when it opens in 2014. The gardens have been designed by award-winning landscape architects Gillespies and will be installed by Willerby Landscapes.
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Banana Republic
Banana Republic is an apparel and accessories brand focused on delivering contemporary and covetable style for men and women. Founded in California in 1978, the brand gathered a loyal following due to its hit safari-themed collections and eccentric catalogues. Nowadays, even its everyday pieces, such as t-shirts and jumpers, are made from luxurious fabrics including supple silks and rich cashmeres. With a design team dedicated to creating pieces that are both professional and individual, whole outfits can be instantly updated with any number of vibrant accessories, whether it be a supple leather handbag or statement jewellery to create looks that carry from desk to dinner.
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With the Jubilee Place expansion bringing 25 new stores to Canary Wharf, these are the just-revealed shops, haunts and boutiques to start getting excited about
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anary Wharf is undergoing one of the largest retail expansions currently underway in the UK. The extension of the Jubilee Place Mall introduces 25 exciting new stores to Canary Wharf ’s existing portfolio of more than 280 shops, restaurants and bars. The retail stores and dining spaces within the mall extension will open in early November. From premium fashion labels to independent designers and sought-after cosmetics, Jubilee Place will be home to Banana Republic, COS, Orlebar Brown, The White Company, Emmett London, Rituals, Oliver Bonas and bareMinerals. In addition, Le Pain Quotidien will be offering rustic French fare, from wonderful homemade spreads to sweet pastries, to be enjoyed around a communal table. Camille Waxer, Chief Administrative Officer for Canary Wharf Group, said: “With the office population at Canary Wharf growing and the needs of our shoppers increasing we felt it was the right time to expand. Banana Republic, COS, The White Company and Orlebar Brown are all sought-after brands that will enhance what is already a thriving shopping destination. We are absolutely delighted to welcome these stores to Canary Wharf.”
COS
COS, Collection of Style, is a line for men and women who desire fashion that is both sophisticated and accessible. Designed in London by an in-house team, each collection stays true to the brand’s ethos of favouring timeless style over passing trends. The end result is collections consisting of timeless cuts featuring original detailing, for fashion that transitions seamlessly through each passing season. COS’s balance between new techniques and innovative fabrics is a running vein through all the pieces and is a factor that ensures each design feels at once classic and modern. In store, knowledgeable customer service, streamlined interiors and beautiful packaging finish the luxurious COS experience.
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Orlebar Brown
Orlebar Brown’s collection consists of simple but stylish men’s jackets, polos and sweats. The brand is best known for its signature swim and beach shorts. Made using French fabrics and Italian zips, all Orlebar Brown’s tailored swim shorts are made in either the UK or Portugal. Quick drying, versatile and available in a range of styles, lengths and colours, these swim shorts are ‘bridge items’, meaning they can be worn both on and off the beach but deserve to be worn on both.
Oliver Bonas
Oliver Bonas is a boutique-style line of shops that celebrate inspiring and creative designs. Style staples are available alongside a carefully selected array of quirky and original gifts from coffee books to art work. Oliver Bonas boasts a collection of exclusive womenswear and eye-catching sunglasses, bags and scarves with new must-have pieces stocked throughout each season. A range of luxury interior furnishings from statement furniture including large velvet ottomans or smaller soft furnishings like the vibrantly printed cushions, can be bought in a variety of bold colours to brighten up any city home.
Emmett London
After the success of its existing three stores, Emmett London is opening in Canary Wharf. Emmett London’s shirts embody fine British heritage tailoring with a fresh European elegance and just a hint of eccentricity. Most Emmett London collections are made in limited editions to ensure their exclusivity and originality. Once made, every shirt is meticulously handexamined before being given the seal of approval, assuring that everything that makes it into their stores is designed with style and utilises only the highest quality fabrics.
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eagerly anticipated bareMinerals
Rituals Founded in 2000, Rituals is the first brand in the world to pioneer a combination of luxury home and body cosmetics. Rituals’ daily indulgences from bath oils to scented candles are made with the belief that with the right products any beauty routine can be upgraded into a ritual. It is this philosophy that happiness can be found in the smallest of things that is core to the brand. They believe that by taking the time to enjoy simple things like a warm bath, a cup of tea or a relaxing massage, you can transform them into a meaningful experience. Rituals’ high quality products promise to enrich both body and soul.
bareMinerals’ believe that cosmetic products can actually be good for your skin, makeup can be fun, business can be personal, and brands can behave like communities. Now available in 30 countries, bareMinerals is a trusted source renowned for its robust yet gentle makeup and skincare products. bareMinerals’s award-winning mineralbased makeup illuminates and evens complexions while being kind on the skin. Its variety of powder foundations and rich pigment blushers are suited for all skin tones and skin types. With expert skincare products and full eye and lip assortments to browse through in store, experience the transformative power of minerals.
Le Pain Quotidien
Le Pain Quotidien is the perfect place to take a break from city life. The rustic interiors match its organic farm-food roots and all diners sit around a communal table. Le Pain Quotidien bake sweet pastries fresh every day, from their mouthwatering warm Belgian waffles to their exquisite range of tartines. They insist on using only the finest ingredients and if they can’t find them, they make them themselves, whether it be jam or chocolate spread.
The White Company Set to occupy one of the largest stores within the Jubilee Place Mall extension, The White Company store will house the brand’s homeware, fashion and children’s lines. Each article of clothing is carefully designed and crafted to uphold The White Company’s signature elegance. A true lifestyle brand, The White Company creates beautifully stylish pieces for your home, your wardrobe and your children. Each piece in their numerous collections is designed around a calming colour palette of pure whites, warm beiges and soft greys. The White Company is particularly celebrated for its homeware, which ranges from subtle storage to pretty pieces for entertaining.
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Hackett
SPORTING CHIC Jeremy Hackett has built a reputation as a first class clothier steeped in traditional British style. This season, like every season, the brand brings you premium luxury from top to toe, whether it be business, formal, country or casual. For inspiration on how to look classically chic on the green, visit Hackett’s Cabot Place store to see the highlights of this summer’s collection. Cabot Place 020 7513 0400
Gant Best for Blazers
GANT blazers go back to the 1950s when the outfitters supplied the Ivy League colleges with their classic looks. It’s all in the detail for the brand, so look out for common quality features such as hand-effect stitching, contrast colour felting and pull-out handkerchief lining. Team a blazer with an Oxford button-down shirt and coloured chinos for that signature preppy style.
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sHOP THIS SEASON’S MUST-HAVES at canary wharf’s menswear stores
Drumlen Canvas Bag , £149, Ted Baker, Canada Place
Acetate Sunglasses, £130, Ray-Ban, David Clulow, Cabot Place and Jubilee Place -
cABOT PLACE 020 7715 7470 Highlight Stripe Linen Scarf, £75, Aquascutum, Cabot Place
Soulful Summer Shoes Limited Edition Stratford Calf Red, £195, Church’s English Shoes, Cabot Place
Racing Car Cufflinks, £55, Jaeger Menswear, Cabot Place
Nacano, Soft Leather Brogues, £145, Reiss, Jubilee Place
Nubuck Kiowa Moccasin, £79.95, Massimo Dutti, Cabot Place
Hugo Boss bright and beautiful
Italy may be regarded as the fashion capital of the world, but Hugo Boss is doing its best to put Germany on the menswear map. Smart, stylish and wearable, the brand is the go-to label for everyday dressing. From casual weekend wear to classically-cut workwear, quality tailoring and luxury fabrics mark the company out. cABOT PLACE 020 7715 5302
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A PACKED SCHEDULE FOR JULY SUMMER COMES TO CANARY WHARF, AND WITH IT A WEALTH OF ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS TO KEEP THAT SUNSHINE FEELING LASTING RIGHT THROUGH JULY INCLUDING CHILDREN’S THEATRE, OPERA SCREENINGS, SPORTING ACTION AND PICNIC PERFORMANCES
THEATRE TIME This July, Jubilee Park hosts a Children’s Theatre Festival for families and children of all ages, plus an evening Outdoor Theatre Season and all for FREE – so bring your family and friends and enjoy these al fresco performances. Don’t forget your summer picnic from Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home or Carluccio’s or dine outdoors at The Terrace at Roka or the Nyetimber Terrace at Plateau Restaurant. Monday 1 July 6.30pm The Comedy of Errors by The Principal Theatre Company Sunday 7 July 1.30pm & 4pm Rumpelstiltskin & The Wheel Of Fortune by Theatre of Widdershins Monday 8 July 6.30pm Hamlet by The Principal Theatre Company Sunday 14 July 2 – 4pm The Tales of Beatrix Potter: Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny by Quantum Theatre Company Monday 15 July 6.30pm Waiting for Godot by Miracle Theatre Company Sunday 21 July 2 – 3pm A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Chapterhouse Theatre Company Sunday 28 July 2 – 3pm An Olympic Dream by The London Ballet Company Monday 29 July 6.30pm Twelfth Night by Quantum Theatre Company
BP BIG SCREENS LIVE FROM THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, COVENT GARDEN A perfect way to share world-class opera for FREE as these live screenings bring the Covent Garden atmosphere to Canada Square Park*. From 7pm watch the behind-the-scenes footage and then relax as two of Puccini’s best loved operas unfold from 7.30pm. Thursday 11 July - La Rondine Thursday 18 July - Tosca roh.org.uk/bpbigscreens
ACTION FOR KIDS BEACH VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Over 150 tonnes of sand transforms Wood Wharf’s waterfront area into two beach volleyball courts and a sitting volleyball court where you can try the sport by either entering a team or with taster sessions. Monday 8 – Friday 19 July Various times Entry: £250 per team; FREE to visit Team Registration: 020 8347 8111 / beach@actionforkids.org actionforkids.org/beachvolleyball
TWILIGHT DELIGHTS:
Bring a picnic, arrive early and choose a good spot on the grass in Canada Square Park* to enjoy an array of FREE open air live performances from 7pm. Tuesday 16 July Hot Havana Nights - an evening of Latin grooves and Cuban rhythms. Tuesday 23 July The Puppini Sisters & Friends presented by City of London Festival 2013 - a glamorous concert of fabulous harmonious vocal arrangements. Tuesday 30 July Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performing Rodgers and Hammerstein with classics from Carousel, Oklahoma! and South Pacific.
TOUR DE FRANCE FAN PARK For lunch, an after-work drink or a weekend outing, experience the Tour de France Fan Park at Wood Wharf with live race footage on the big screen, interactive activities and retail stalls. Monday 15 – Sunday 21 July 11am – 10pm FREE to visit tourdefrancefanpark.co.uk
CITY OF LONDON FESTIVAL 2013: RANDOM ACTS
A series of FREE Random Acts around Canary Wharf featuring a different artist each day with music, dance, comedy and jazz. Friday 19 July 5.30pm & 6.15pm Central School of Ballet presents Tilt at Cabot Square Monday 22 July 12.30 – 2pm Namvula performs at Jubilee Park Tuesday 23 July 12.30 – 2pm Up & Over It at Cabot Square
Summer sessions
Live acoustic music from emerging artists each Wednesday this July between 12.30-2pm on the Canada Square Park stage. 10 July Siobhan Swider
24 July Herbie
17 July The BRIT School
31 July Jamie B
Wednesday 24 July 12.30 – 2pm Marianne Green and her band perform in Jubilee Park Thursday 25 July 12.30pm & 1.20pm Simon Birch Dance Company presents Terrarium in Westferry Circus Friday 26 July from 12.30pm Brass Volcanoes’ procession starts at Jubilee Park and ends in Canada Square Park colf.org
WAHACA PRESENTS ‘MEXFEST ON SCREEN’ AT CANARY WHARF
Canary Wharf joins the London wide celebration of Mexico’s pioneering creativity, London MexFest with FREE film screenings from 7.30pm at Canada Square Park*. Friday 12 July - Mariachi Gringo (UK12A) Saturday 13 July - Nacho Libre (UK12A) mexfest.mx
* Space is unreserved and sometimes limited. Portable furniture, glass bottles and glasses are not permitted
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events & art Don’t forget
WIMBLEDON live on the Summer Screens in Canada Square Park* until 7 July
VISUAL ARTS
The Art & Design Window Galleries along Jubilee and Canada Walks in Canada Place showcase up-and-coming artists, designers and craftspeople. Until 26 July FREE
Rian: New Directions in Irish Fashion & Craft 2013
SAVE THE DATES:
PING! Friday 2 – Sunday 11 August FAMILY FILM CLUB Saturday 3 & Saturday 10 August
A showcase of emerging Irish designers creating a trail, or Rian, with accessories, garments and designs from the forefront of Irish creativity featuring Derek Lawlor’s knitted women’s wear and Fiona Harrington who creates landscapes in Irish lace.
HALIMA CASSELL CATCHING THE LIGHT:
SCULPTURE AND SCULPTURAL CERAMICS Until 30 August Lobby, One Canada Square Canary Wharf FREE
Halima Cassell employs a similar device to her sculptural ceramics to that found in Islamic architecture, where the play of light on recurring geometric form is used to great effect in both decorative carving and fretwork. Tuesday 30 July 1.15-2pm FREE Curator Ann Elliott tours the exhibition with Halima Cassell. Contact visualart@canarywharf.com to reserve a place.
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Forty eight years after Sir Winston Churchill’s death, he will be honoured on the next Bank of England note, writes AIMEE LATIMER
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he announcement was made by the recently departed Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King on 26 April to members of Churchill’s family at Chartwell, Churchill’s former home. Churchill may have been an obvious choice to appear on the note that is due to be issued in 2016, but he is also a poignant one. For as Sir Mervyn King declared: “Churchill was a truly great British leader, orator and writer. Above that, he remains a hero of the entire free world.” The chosen portrait of Churchill is one taken by Yousuf Karsh
in Ottawa on 30 December 1941. Behind Churchill lies a view of Westminster Bridge as it appears from the South Bank. Etched in place of the sky is an image of the Nobel Prize medal he was awarded in 1953 for literature. An award given to him for his achievements as a journalist, a prolific historical writer and a great orator. And notably, behind Churchill stands Elizabeth Tower with the hands of the Great Clock frozen at 3pm, the approximate time when, in the House of Commons on 13 May 1940, Churchill spoke the legendary words: “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.” bankofengland.co.uk
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HSBC Wealth Management Re-Shuffle
HSBC has proposed significant changes in its UK operations to booster the bank’s wealth management department. Although the proposed changes will lead to a potential reduction of 1,149 jobs, HSBC will be creating 2,017 new roles, the majority of which it hopes to fill with displaced employees. From 1 June, the bank will create a diploma-qualified adviser force of 853 wealth advisers, while at the same time diminishing the roles of relationship managers who do not offer financial advice. The proposed changes will ensure that for the first time all UK Premier customers with more than £50,000 in savings and investments with HSBC will be appointed a relationship manager qualified to give financial advice as a single contact point for both their banking and wealth management needs.
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Yum Tum Won Level39 is continuing to be an active platform for innovation. In May, it was used as a venue for the University of East London’s E-Factor, a Dragons’ Den-style competition where students compete for investment in their start-up ideas. Student April Evelyn-Cooper won with her concept Yum Tum, which aims to educate children about the benefits of healthy eating. As a winner she received a £6,000 funding grant and a Marketest market research report worth £500. uel.ac.uk
Profit Partnership From 9 – 10 July at the Olympia National Hall, Business4Better UK is running a two-day event of workshops, seminars and case-studies intended to inspire mutually beneficial partnerships between the not-for-profit and commercial sectors. The 150 organisations set to take part are comprised mostly of leading charities, such as Macmillan Cancer Support. The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), the largest umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in England, has been confirmed as the official partner for the event. Free, business4better.org.uk
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Citigroup Repurchasing Stock
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On 25 April 2013, Citigroup’s board of directors approved a $1.2 billion common stock repurchase programme for the first quarter of 2014. The repurchase programme was first mentioned in Citi’s 2012 Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) and is intended to offset any dilution of the bank’s assets created by Citi’s annual incentive compensation grants. Citi retains the right to suspend the common stock repurchase programme at any time, which could come in handy considering the repurchasing of common stock can be affected by open-market purchases, legal factors and existing trading plans and Exchange Commission rules.
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Over-Logging
Owning, Sharing, Caring On 10 May, KweekWeek hosted the Shared Future conference in East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf. The event, the first of its kind in Europe, brought together panels of entrepreneurs to discuss how technology is enabling people and businesses to move away from ‘asset ownership’ and towards ‘resource access’. In other words, they share the view that collaborative consumption and the sharing of physical assets and intelligence is a sustainable economic model. However, technology is evolving faster than people’s views on sharing with strangers, and the speakers noted how important changing mind-sets will be in implementing a shared economy. Furthermore, there is a concern about how eager people and companies will be to share their assets once the recession ends. One speaker from the Shared Future conference, Drummond Gilbert, is the founder of GoCarShare, a website where users interact with Facebook to organise car shares and offer lifts for a fee. Since the company’s launch in 2009, GoCarShare has had more than 20,000 journeys and 16,000 users. Gilbert spoke to Canary Wharf about why he believes in a shared economy. “The whole purpose of what GoCarShare is trying to do is to connect like-minded people and help them realise that they can make informed decisions about who they trust, even if they haven’t yet met them. Seeing profiles on Facebook does give people reassurance about who they are travelling with. From our survey results, while only 10 per cent of people would share a journey with someone they don’t know, 67 per cent would share with a friend of a friend. Facebook is really important for opening up car-sharing as a sustainable form of transport, and it’s getting good traction with ‘Generation Y’; the first modern generation to whom the idea of car ownership is not an engrained necessity. “The recession has been a major contributor to the shared economy – without the squeeze on disposable income, people probably wouldn’t have tried these services in the first place.
“At the same time, prerecession at least, there was a very strong and unprecedented interest in sustainability and global warming. So although people’s reason for trying GoCarShare is normally to save money, they value the relationships they build through using it. Because of the social perks of sharing, we are confident that, as the economy picks up, the shared economy will have the momentum to continue to grow.” GoCarShare does promote social and environmental causes, but at its core it still follows a traditional business model. It has developed partnerships with more than 100 major festivals, including Glastonbury, and it is targeting the cooperate market by developing an on-demand ride-sharing app that will allow companies to meet CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) objectives while significantly reducing the costs of leasing parking spaces. Gilbert seems a prime example of how entrepreneurs can combine lofty ideas with logical implications and is proof of the speed in which these types of businesses can grow. It will be interesting, however, to see whether the one thing his fellow entrepreneurs can’t share in is his success. kweekweek.com, gocarshare.com
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Eye of the
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The current climate in the UK is a perfect opportunity for investors, says Perry M Anderson
t’s not exactly breaking news to state that the British economy is struggling. The government continues to plough ahead with a policy of spending cuts, the banks are fighting fires on multiple fronts, and the Eurozone economies remain delicately balanced on the edge of a precipice, seemingly only one false move from disaster. To the naked eye it’s hardly just cause for optimism, is it? You can also add in the fact that the UK media is continuing to apply downward pressure on the UK’s economic outlook. Continuous negative sentiments and the threat of a triple dip recession, coupled with the recent loss of the UK’s AAA credit rating, have left a sour taste in the mouth of many home-grown venture capitalists looking to invest in new British businesses. But it shouldn’t. A drawback in levels of private investment, coupled with rounds of quantitative easing, have left a trillion dollars’ worth of capital sitting on the sidelines waiting to be deployed into the global economy. The result is that there is more private capital available than good homes to accommodate it, and this won’t change in the medium term. The result of the current economic climate is that many UK-based investors have locked up capital until the financial future is more assured. However, from my vantage
point overseas’ foreign investors such as me can assess the situation in the UK very differently. I firmly believe that the UK economy may well be weak but it isn’t nearly as fragile as it is being portrayed. In fact the combination of characteristics that can be found currently in the UK actually present an extremely encouraging opportunity for investors to find good homes for capital. Economic conditions may well be rough, but right now the UK presents a “perfect storm” for venture capitalists to find safe, financially successful homes for their money. The first, and most obvious, factor which is particularly applicable to overseas investors, is that the UK pound is weak. Investment groups and private investors
The UK economy may well be weak but it isn’t nearly as fragile as it is being portrayed based outside the UK can expect a much better exchange rate at this time than when the economy is healthier, offering the potential of less expensive investments and greater returns now than in the future. From my perspective, as the Canadian dollar has appreciated significantly in relation to the pound, I can acquire more for less right now, and expect
greater returns in future when the pound strengthens. Wait too long and this window of opportunity could close if the pound begins to appreciate against our native currency. Foreign investors from across the globe are in the same position, and so will no doubt be thinking along similar lines. My second major stimulus for investing right now is that there are currently a lot of advantages in the British business sector that should translate into profitable opportunities for investors. For innovative companies with sensible business plans, I believe the current climate is actually very good to start-up or expand. The cost of debt instruments are virtually zero, so businesses on a sound
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footing with clear ideas and strategy have capital available to grow quickly and efficiently. Business expenditure will also be lower as suppliers compete for a smaller amount of business, driving down costs. For businesses well-equipped to succeed during the economic downturn, this will lead to greater profits and better returns for investors. During a downturned economy, business resources often come at a much lower price than when the economy is buoyant. This is no more apparent than in the labour market. A squeeze on the number of skilled, well-paid jobs available inevitably results in an educated, under-utilised workforce. As the supply of talented employees continues to exceed demand, the price of labour drops, offering companies the opportunity to make substantial savings on one of its biggest business costs. This is clearly good news for investors, as any investment during this period of low labour expenditure should immediately affect the profitability of the company
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more directly, and therefore increase the investor’s returns. One final benefit I can see of being in the eye of the “recession storm” for
We wholeheartedly believe that today’s start-up could be tomorrow’s market leaders businesses is that competitors will also be struggling, or even falling out of the market entirely. Companies on a stronger footing, or who are more innovative, will be able to acquire a greater market share, or even buy out their competitors and absorb them into their business, as the going becomes tougher. As investors we are always looking for these disruptive companies that can survive in the harshest financial climates, because the rewards of being successful now will reap huge rewards in the future for substantially lower capital.
There are many examples of these companies in the UK, which is why my firm is continuing to focus so much attention on the British market. We wholeheartedly believe that in certain sectors today’s startup could be tomorrow’s market leaders, which is why investing in the UK market is so interesting. The retraction of investment from the UK, both from private venture capitalists and the banking sector, is reducing competition for foreign investors looking for the best opportunities in the UK. So whilst the trillion dollars sits idle waiting for a more competitive, less fruitful market to emerge from the depths of the UK recession, my firm will continue to work hard at investing in the market leaders of tomorrow. Because the future of British business is being formed now, and today is the optimal time to become a part of it. Perry M. Anderson is an international investor and financier with private equity and investment firm Quadra Global Capital Corp
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As a new leadership takes charge in China in the Year of the Snake, Western businesses and investors are rubbing their hands at the prospect of investment opportunities in the world’s second largest economy, says Susan McKenzie
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he new administration in China faces a tough test in its quest to drive the country away from an investment to a consumption-based model, but analysts worldwide believe new Chinese president Xi Jinping is powerful and capable enough to instil much-needed change in China – from financial and urbanisation reforms to a very public crackdown on corruption. The reforms that really grabbed the media spotlight in the West were Xi’s attacks on graft (any illicit practices used for gains in politics or business), with the offensive spanning across all government departments. The actions are long overdue. Research from Transparency International, a coalition group that fights corruption globally, highlights disturbing levels of corruption and bribery in China. Its Corruption Perceptions Index, which ranks countries from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (clean), scored China at just 39 in 2012, compared to the UK at 74. In
Transparency’s Bribe Payers Index, companies from China and Russia were perceived to be the most likely to engage in bribery abroad. While the clampdown is welcomed by Transparency International, there is still uncertainty over whether this marks a real change, or is just a well-timed publicity stunt. Plus, what is realistically achievable? Some previous administrations have tried, and failed, to fight corruption. Oliver Barron, financial analyst at NSBO, an investment bank specialising in Chinese government policy, notes; “The world has changed and China cannot reform its economic model without reforming the way the government works. They are linked together”. Miranda Carr, NSBO’s head of China research, adds: “When the China Communist Party National Congress took place back in November, normally there would be roads blocked off, the big red carpet treatment, lots of Maotai to be drunk and shark fin soup for lunch. This time round, Xi warned them not to shut the roads, banned the banquets and everything
was very low key”. At this Congress, officials opted for their grey suits instead of the Hermès belts and Pucci outfits that were on display in previous meetings. The impact on the luxury goods and property sectors were notable. There has been a collapse in sales of Maotai, while existing home
There is a willingness to push forward with the financial reforms sales have risen as government officials begin selling their property portfolios in order to avoid being caught in the enforced declaration of assets. It is also reported that adverts encouraging extravagant gift-giving are being banned. Xi’s desire to clean up politics and business can only be a positive for foreign companies operating in the country, as they seek some kind of level playing field with domestic corporations. Other more tangible
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benefits for Western firms could come in the form of the Chinese government’s urbanisation plans. The new administration is focused on the migrant worker and improving the lives of the rural population. There are 163 million migrant workers and they remain effectively illegal immigrants, as they have no rights to education, healthcare, or pensions in the urban areas. Yet the migrant worker is an absolutely integral part of the urban workforce. While urbanisation will mean investment in infrastructure and an increased spend on autos, domestic companies are still expected to be on the receiving end of contracts in these areas. Miranda Carr argues that the services sector could instead offer the most opportunities for Western enterprises. “Areas like advertising, marketing or logistics and distribution and health and education will benefit. Foreign companies could profit from selling high-value, less tangible services, which have not been developed to the same extent domestically yet.” Michele Geraci, head of China research at the Global Policy Institute, agrees, adding that in terms of the impact on foreign
wokers and companies, education is critical. “Foreign research institutes are now setting up research centres and even campuses here in China to offer semi-Western style education.” He adds that architects and landscape designers are also very much sought-after because the officials are planning new cities and European companies in this sector would be well-placed. As the foundations of China’s growth are slowly altered for long-term progress, there is a willingness to push forward with the financial reforms. Interest rate liberalisation, exchange rate reform and capital account convertibility are the key areas where reforms are planned, though the timescale will be gradual. “For any Western investor or Western commentator that is expecting leaps and bounds, it is probably going to be more along the lines of the former approach of a step-by-step, gradual process,” explains Barron. Some progress was made in April this year with the Australian dollar beginning direct trading with the Renmimbi, illustrating that internationalisation of the Chinese currency is moving ahead faster than expected.
Still, Geraci warns that the Chinese government will be nervous about full financial liberalisation. “Liberalising interest rates, for example, would be quite a scary prospect. The interest rate is kept very low to stimulate investment. While this is good in the short-term, it may be bad in the long-term as cheap financing means companies have an incentive to borrow regardless of the quality of the project. That is why I am still worried about a potential financial bubble in the country.” The Year of the Snake does present opportunities for Western businesses in China, particularly if the corruption crackdown emerges as a long-term theme rather than a short-term publicity stunt. There is a real sense that Xi is the best man to implement substantial change in the country, from gradual liberalisation of the financial markets to urbanisation and transfer wealth to the rural population. Their plan to alter the roots of their impressive growth profile may be slow-burning, but it promises future transformation for the country and its people.
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flight of
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AIMEE LATIMER takes a look at a modern icon, Concorde, as it is immortalised in art
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t takes conviction to strip down the nose of one of the only 20 Concordes ever made and to then bash and weld it into a sculpture during a six-year labour of love. British designer Sebastian Conran did just that when he designed the dramatic sculpture ICON out of a Concorde nose and visor that was sold in 2006 to raise funds for the Brooklands Museum, home of Concorde. Working to a theme of ‘sound’, skilled craftsmen dramatically angled the slanting nose to capture the way the aircraft propelled through the sound barrier. Next, they mounted it on a wave-
like curve to suspend it as if it were back in the air, poised on a figurative sound wave. Concorde flew commercially for 27 years from its first flight in 1969 to its retirement in 2003. The world’s wonder at Concorde’s legendary speed was ringed in controversy in July 2000 when the aircraft suffered its only fatal accident when Air France flight 4590 crashed during take-off, killing everyone on board. Now retired, Concorde remains an icon both in art and aviation history. Developing details of future public displays of the ICON can be followed at thestoryoficon.com
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Matthew Carter gets in tune with the newest Jaguar, the two-seater successor to the iconic E-type
ff to drive the new Jaguar today,” I said breezily. “Make sure you take a trilby, then,” came the reply. A little puzzled, I explained that I was going to drive the new F-type sports car – a thoroughly modern open two-seater that aims to best the Porsche 911. Why would I need a trilby? “Oh, a Jag sports car,” came the reply. “Well, make sure you’ve got your string-backed driving gloves with you, then.” Funny how an image, no matter how out-of-date, can stick. Jaguars are still seen by some as an old man’s car… a problem not helped by the company itself, with recent retro-styled dullards like the X-type and S-type. However, a new broom has been sweeping through the company and the XF and XJ, for instance, are fine modern cars. But if there’s one car that’s going to update the company image for good, it’s the F-type. It’s been a long time coming, the F-type, given that it’s billed as the natural successor to the legendary E-type (1961-1974). Oh, there were Jaguar sports cars in the interim 40 years – XJS and various iterations of XK – but none matched the sheer brilliance, style and desirability of the original E-type.
So, can the F-type do it? The answer is a guarded yes. Guarded, because when the original appeared there was nothing else quite like it on the road. Today’s new Jaguar has some pretty stiff opposition – notably from Stuttgart – to battle with. First things first: the car. Following the E-type tradition, this is a traditional Brit sports car. There’s a long bonnet with suitably aggressive air intakes, and a short stubby tail book-ended by slim tail-lights that pay homage to those on the original E-type. It is a pure two-seater and the driver and passenger sit well back in the chassis. The F-type is only available as a roadster at present, but there are three engine options. At the sensible end there are two supercharged 3-litre V6 models, delivering 340 hp and 380 hp respectively. Both are quick, though the more powerful V6 S is more urgent and more fun. There’s also a 5.0-litre V8 with almost 500 hp. It’s hugely fast, hugely thirsty and quite mad. If you lived in Dubai where petrol is cheaper than water, go for it. Over here, the V6 S is the engine of choice which, thanks to some clever engineering, sounds just wonderful: the exhaust snarls and spits and does so at the top of its voice. If ever there was a car for a tunnel run, this is it. The V8 might be quicker, but this supercharged V6 – a brand
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“The driving position, low down and almost over the rear wheels, means driver and car are always in tune with one another.”
Car: Jaguar F-type V6 S Price: £67,520 Engine: 2,995cc, supercharged V6-cylinder Power: 380 hp Performance: 171 mph max, 0-60 mph in 4.8 secs Drive: Rear-wheel drive, eight-speed automatic
new engine by the way – is no slouch. It’s got enough of a kick to sprint to 60 mph from rest in under five seconds and the top speed is 171 mph. It’s all aided by a remarkably super-smooth eightspeed automatic which ensures the engine is always in the right area of the rev band, primed for action. Quick, but not especially economical, mind you. Forget the official fuel figures that suggest you’ll get an average 30 mpg: this is a low 20s sort of car. Even less if you use it hard. And you will. As with all modern cars, the Jag allows the driver to change settings electronically to suit the mood and the driving route. The Jag’s Dynamic Drive system stiffens the chassis, adds weight to the steering and sharpens the throttle. It also fine-tunes that exhaust note for maximum effect. The result is a fine driver’s car. The driving position, low down and almost over the rear wheels, means driver and car are always in tune with one another. And that’s the mark of a great sports car. So the F-type is an all-round winner, then? Not quite. Yes, it does so many things admirably. It looks great, performs exceptionally well and drives like a proper sports car rather than a grand tourer. Its ride is firm, but not unacceptably so, and the steering is first-class. The cockpit feels special and the whole car looks the business, better in the flesh than in pictures. But there are flaws, notably in the packaging. The cockpit verges on cramped and there’s precious little in the way of stowage space. And that’s an issue, because the boot is tiny, absolutely miniscule. Take someone away for the weekend and you’ll need to send the luggage on ahead. Don’t even consider using it for a fortnight’s break in the South of France. Perhaps this wouldn’t matter if the F-type had the market to itself. But it doesn’t. During the design and marketing process, Jaguar clearly looked at two significant cars from Porsche, the Boxster S and the 911. One sells for £48,000 and the other starts at £73,000. Jaguar, in its wisdom, has gone straight for the gap. The V6 costs £58,500 and the V6 S is a hefty £67,520 before options. The V8 will give you £15 change from £80k. So, is it a cheap 911 or an expensive Boxster, or has it carved out its own niche? To my mind, it’s an expensive Boxster. The baby Porsche is lighter, more nimble and just as quick in the real world but it’s far more practical with two boots, one in the front and one in the rear. It’s also going to be cheaper to run, thanks to the far better fuel economy (think 30 mpg average rather than 22 mpg). Actually, and this is a personal thing as I prefer coupés to roadsters, I’d go not for the Boxster but the Cayman S, the hardtop version of the Porsche. That has a £50,700 starting price which will give you plenty of scope to spec a few options and still come in cheaper than the Jag. But that’s not to belittle the Jaguar in any way, as the F-type is as exciting to drive as it is awesome to look at. The wait has been worth it and it will do wonders for Jaguar’s image. Time to chuck the driving gloves in the bin.
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FUTURE PROOF Aston’s new look previewed in a concept, by Matthew Carter
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o celebrate its centenary, Aston Martin has produced a stunning open two-seater speedster that not only pays homage to the Le Mans-winning Aston DBR1 of 1959, but which also shows design cues for future Aston road cars. Unlike most catwalk concepts, the CC100 (Concept Car 100) is a properly engineered working model, and was debuted on track at the Nürburgring in Germany a couple of weeks ago. Fittingly it was driven around the track by retiring Aston boss Dr Ulrich Bez and circulated in the company of an original DBR1 (internally, the concept has been nicknamed DBR100) driven by none other than Sir Stirling Moss. It is powered by a 6.0-litre V12 and uses a carbonfibre body
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bonded onto Aston’s versatile ‘Vertical Horizontal’ chassis, as used on all its current road cars. But while celebrating Aston’s rich and varied history was uppermost in the company’s mind when work began on the concept just six months ago, it does show some design details – notably the revised grille, rear-end treatment and side profile – which will feature on future Aston Martins. “CC100 is the epitome of everything that is great about Aston Martin. It represents our fantastic sporting heritage, our exceptional design capability, our superb engineering know-how and, above all, our adventurous spirit,” says Dr Bez. “But this car is more than a simple birthday present to ourselves: it shows that the soul of Aston Martin – the thing that differentiates us from all other car makers out there – is as powerful as ever.”
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ITALIAN JOB A ship that launched a thousand sighs, the 80-metre superyacht Chopi Chopi set a milestone for the CRN shipyard and Italian nautical history. Rowena Marella-Daw stows away to find out why
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oes size really matter? It does if you aspire to the superyacht league. To qualify, the minimum vessel length hovers around the 40 to 50-metre mark. For the owners of Chopi Chopi, the largest yacht ever built by the CRN (Costruzioni e Riparazioni Navali) shipyard in Ancona, commissioning an 80-metre superyacht costing more than 80 million was not an issue. This big baby is the 129th pleasure vessel built by the shipyard, and one of the biggest ever produced in Italy. CRN belongs to the Ferretti Group’s family of prestigious brands – including Itama, Bertram, Riva and Pershing – an impressive portfolio that helped to establish Ferretti as an industry leader in the construction, design and marketing of luxury motor yachts. Ranging from flybridges to megayachts, the vessels are crafted by highly skilled technicians and engineers at the Advanced Yacht Technology (AYT) research and design centre, working closely with architects and designers at Centro Stile Ferrettigroup. Back at the shipyard, an area covering 80,000 square metres is dedicated to building CRN’s fully customised fleet and some of the Ferretti custom line yachts. Inside eight buildings referred
to as ‘sheds’ but resembling giant hangars, yachts spanning 40 to 90 metres in length take shape. Staring at bare hulls of steel, aluminium and fibreglass, it’s difficult to visualise the finished product. For the owners, it can feel like a long wait until they finally set sail in their floating palace. Building Chopi Chopi involved an 80-strong workforce clocking in close to 660,000 hours. Designing the external and internal layout allowed Italian architectural firm Studio Zuccon International Project to create a light and airy setting with generous views of the sea. Two lifts service six levels, the owner’s deck and a private sun deck. A total of 12 guests can be hosted in six suites, with accommodation for 23 crew and 10 staff members. Chopi Chopi has a cruising capacity of 15 knots and a maximum speed of 16. At 12 knots, it can cover a range of 6,000 nautical miles. The most desirable feature has to be the beach club, whereby a collapsible door can be converted into a 100-square-metre swimming platform. Elsewhere in the yacht, there is ample space for a spa, sauna, Turkish bath and massage area. More importantly, the owners have access to a helicopter pad from their private deck. Working on the décor is the most creative and enjoyable stage, allowing the owners to work very closely with an interior designer of their choice. The furniture and fixtures were
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designed by Laura Sessa Romboli and built by Zago, a Ferretti Group company specialising in woodwork for megayachts. Another example of excellence in functionality and design is the 60-metre M/Y CRN 130 Darlings Danama. At last year’s National Design Awards held in Milan and organised by Yacht & Sail magazine and the Industrial Design Association (ADI), this beauty garnered CRN the prestigious “Nautical Design Award” in the “Interior Design – Motor Yachts” category. Interior designers Alexandre and Cristina Negoescu and Studio Zuccon International Project impressed the jury for their use of innovative spacial solutions and synergy between design and structure. Darlings Danama is a head turner with jaw-dropping aesthetics. From bow to stern, its curves are sexy and elegant. Inside, wide open spaces and areas extending to the sea represent Studio Zuccon’s signature style. Clean lines and a white and neutral colour scheme dominate. Materials such as oak grey sanded wood, Sicis mosaic and Portor marble have all been carefully chosen. Suffice to say, each superyacht is a reflection of the owner’s personality, as individual as their whims. The technology fitted on these superyachts is pretty impressive. Entertainment and all manner of gadgets can be integrated through “myOlos”, a domotic system developed in partnership between CRN, Videoworks and Intel. In short, functions such as audio, video-on-demand, air conditioning, video surveillance and lighting can be managed and controlled using an iPad and/or iPod. Another clever solution is an “active” noise abatement system developed for Darlings Danama, using microphones and opposing frequencies to cancel acoustic interference. In the world of superyacht building, competition is fierce, leaving room only for the best in the industry. In the words of CRN chairman and CEO Lamberto Tacoli, “The building of a truly unique piece like Chopi Chopi is a tangible example of how creativity, design, technology and craftsmanship can harmoniously achieve absolute excellence. It is products like these that will preserve Italy’s position as the world leader in this sector.” As CRN celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, it is busy preparing for the launch of two more superyachts and the Monaco Yacht Show. Seeing Chopi Chopi standing proud with its elegant lines and curves, it’s plain to see the skills and craftsmanship that went into building this magnificent ship, the culmination of which was a momentous christening held late last year. In the presence of 3,000 guests, the Champagne swung and struck the bow and Chopi Chopi glided gently into the waters of the Adriatic. It is indeed a dream come true.
Each superyacht is a reflection of the owner’s personality, as individual as their whims
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Rising from the ashes…
Zain Hirani talks Ashes hopes, endless summers and aiming high with England cricketer Steven Finn
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n a crisp April afternoon, the sun has come out to cover Lords Cricket Ground in a golden blanket. What a relief! After a biting winter that seemed to last forever, the hope of getting to watch some uninterrupted cricket over the summer looks – at least for now – like it could be a real possibility. Sitting opposite me is Steven Finn and he has enjoyed a very different kind of winter from mine. After two punishing back-to-back winter tours in India and New Zealand – that saw him spend only 20 days in the last seven months at home – he has finally had his first break of this year. He is keen to show that he has shed the T-shirt tan lines which are common amongst professional cricketers, thanks to some quality and much-needed recovery time in Fiji. His joyous and relaxed demeanour is infectious and I have to remind myself that his deliveries pushing 95mph could knock me out before I’ve realised the ball has left his hand. Finn has achieved so much and played such an integral part in the England set-up, it is easy to forget that he is only 24 years of age. During our conversation, and from his Twitter feed, you could be forgiven for passing him off as an ordinary guy who supports Watford FC, likes spending time with his friends and helps his mum out in the kitchen (his height comes in handy when reaching for the top shelf), but Finn is far from ordinary. He made his first debut for Middlesex at the age of 16 in 2005. Within five years he was in the England set-up and in 2010 he won the Best Emerging Player award at the ICC Awards. In his first Ashes test at The Gabba in Brisbane he took six for 125, helping England to its first Ashes win in Australia in 24 years. He is the youngest Englishman to get to 50 test wickets (and when you’re playing alongside the likes of Stuart Broad and James Anderson, that’s no mean feat) and he has the pace, the height and the aggression to take the fight to any batsman in the world. Eager to learn, he is relishing, and thriving, from playing alongside the experienced likes of James Anderson. His mind is firmly fixed on playing well for his Middlesex team and being selected for the two Tests against New Zealand, and then concentrating all his energies on the upcoming Investec Ashes, as well as the considerable challenge of the upcoming ODIs, T20s and the ICC Champions Trophy.
The current crop of England bowlers is arguably the best we have seen in a number of years, and competition for places is fierce. This makes Finn’s breakthrough even more remarkable, especially as he has kept some big names out of the team. One might argue the flat tracks and conditions in New Zealand and England are suited to the tall, lean fast bowler, but Finn gives credit to the incredible performance and consistency of England’s batsmen who have given the selectors the luxury of adding another out-and-out fast bowler alongside James Anderson and Stuart Broad. Recently, Finn has adapted his game to improve consistency – this has included shortening his run-up, which should stop him knocking the balls off with his knee as he delivers his rockets. This problem cost England the wicket of South African captain Graeme Smith at Headingly last summer and prompted the MCC to bring into effect “Finn’s Law”, where a no-ball is now called for that offence. According to Finn, it is the constant desire to improve that has led England to its current heights. There is no feeling of entitlement to pull on the jersey. Each player knows they have to fight for their place and consistently put in strong performances; and going into the Investec Ashes series that is the attitude we need. At the end of the day, it’s only another game of cricket. But we all know, it’s a lot more than that. The Ashes ignites a burning sense of pride and nationalism amongst the English and Australian supporters. As the Ryder Cup brings golf fans and European (or US) supporters together, the Ashes rouses cricket fans and non-fans alike. This year, Christmas comes twice. In the summer, we welcome the Australians to our green and pleasant land, followed by a tour down-under in the winter. The England-Australia rivalry brings with it years of history, fancy dress, endless jokes and even bets between politicians, but, as Finn tells me, it is “heads down” and “business as usual” for the England squad. This mentality and singlemindedness is part of the reason why the current crop of England players has been so successful. There is a strong determination within the England set-up to regain their number one status in the Test and Limited Over forms of the game, and Finn is determined to play his part. Investec, the specialist bank and asset manager, are title sponsors of Test cricket in England – visit investec.co.uk/cricket or @investeccricket
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You better
shape up Can you undo a prolonged winter of indulgence in just a few weeks? Elle Blakeman investigates
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s there anything worse than dragging yourself to the gym? Holding your breath in holiday photos perhaps? For me it’s a tie, I hate both equally, which provides an interesting dilemma: force myself to exercise and feel better, or find a tent-sized summer kaftan and develop a liking for ‘staycations’? As our fine country is stoically refusing to herald anything that could reasonably be called summer, the scales have tipped in more ways than one. Enter Matt Roberts. A guru among men, it’s hard to go a day without reading his name quoted in the papers, explaining how to improve your stride/ swimming/stamina etc. When it comes to fitness, there is nothing he doesn’t know. He is also notoriously hard line when it comes to weight and working out. That ‘just one won’t hurt’ self-denial that the majority of us are happily moving towards is firmly eschewed by his personal training gyms. “We have to get away from saying ‘being overweight is OK’. We just make bigger
airline seats and beds! Why? It’s not OK,” he says. In fact, nothing supports his maxim more than the initial assessment which involves, aside from the standard weight and fat percentage assessment, a skin-fold analysis, where unforgiving calipers pinch any fat not strapped to the body, offering it up like a religious artefact. I’m ready to convert. At 22, Roberts rented a former gallery in Mayfair and turned it into a personal
We have to get away from saying ‘being overweight is OK’ training-only gym, the first of its kind in London. After initial hesitation from the money men – “They said, ‘no one has a gym staffed by personal trainers.’ I tried to explain that was the point,” – Matt Roberts is now a formidable brand, with five gyms across the wealthiest areas of London, not to mention the supplements, training equipment and best-selling books bearing his name. It is the one in Bank that I heave through the doors of while on my quest for svelte thighs (the doors are so ridiculously heavy it leads me to develop a conspiracy theory that it’s a test to keep the weaklings out). I meet my trainer Hollie, a ball of enthusiasm who
soon puts me to work with squats, weightbalanced lunges and all manner of dumbbell stretches. Aside from a few serious machines, it’s all fairly low-tech – a mat, weights, giant rubber bands that I pull back and forth like a cartoon villain trying to ping an anvil across a canyon – but by God it hurts. I was expecting more machinery, but actually these are the exercises I need help with; I can make myself jump on a treadmill or elliptical machine, but who ever does a 50 squats unless someone is making them? The ‘next day test’ revealed aches in newfound muscles, while stairs and I became arch enemies. When I return later that week I’m seriously not in the mood, in fact I would have done almost anything to get out of going and had it been any normal exercise I would have. But it’s booked, and the feeling of letting someone else down is enough of a motivator to drag myself along, albeit sullen and tired and secretly hoping that she would suggest theory instead of practical (she didn’t). However, 10 minutes in, and I feel immeasurably better – Hollie’s infectious cheerfulness (must be the endorphins) combined with moving around for the first time that day proved exactly what I needed, as opposed to the large glass of Merlot and sofa which is exactly what I wanted. As she says, you just turn up and sign yourself over and the trainer does the worrying for you. It’s true – the motivation, the skills, the effort is mainly her, frankly I’m just along for the ride. After a few sessions I begin to actually look forward to my workout, and I start to relax around food, knowing that I will definitely be exercising properly at least twice a week. Just don’t tell Roberts, I really don’t think he’d be impressed with this side-effect. mattroberts.co.uk
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Tasteof summer If you can’t get tickets for Centre Court this summer, the only place to watch Wimbledon this summer is at Canada Square Park’s Summer Screens
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he Canary Wharf Summer Screens have returned to the iconic Canada Square Park and as one of the finest outdoor summer events in London, the summer screens have drawn in thousands of visitors over the years as they broadcast live sporting events and popular shows within the beautiful tree-lined park framed within the towering skyscrapers of Canary Wharf. From 24 June – 20 August, large screens will broadcast a series of sporting and cultural entertainment with live shows and choice highlights from the likes of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, the Scottish Golf Open and the F1 British Grand Prix. However, as always, the most anticipated screening will be the live coverage of Wimbledon from 24 June – 7 July. The Summer Screens are supported by leading estate agency Savills, whose yellow cubes will be scattered within their exclusive comfy seating area. If you’re too late to pick one up, spectators can choose a good viewing position on the grass to watch all the on screen action and sunbathe in equal measure whilst they experience one of the crowning events of the British sporting calendar unfold, minutes from the office, but worlds away. As last year’s Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles Wimbledon winners, Roger Federer and Serena Williams, return to defend their titles,this year, the stakes are even higher for them this year. In April 2013, Wimbledon unveiled two substantial streams of investment for the prize money in what is the largest single increase and largest total prize money in the history of professional tennis. This year, the players will receive a combined total of £22.6 million, an increase of £6.5 million on last year’s money. The majority of this
investment is targeted towards offering more substantial prize money towards players who lose in early rounds or qualifiers, and these players will see a 60 per cent rise in prize money. However, the final competing Singles 16, whose box office appeal is critical in ensuring viewers, will also compete for an increased prize of £1.6 million – a £450,000 rise from 2012. With temperatures set to rise, take advantage of the buzzing alfresco atmosphere by buying a luxury picnic assortment from Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home in Canada Square Mall; or lounge on the breezy balcony of Wahaca with vibrant
With temperatures rising and light evenings getting longer, take advantage of the buzzing alfresco atmosphere Mexican food. Alternatively, have after-work drinks at The Parlour or Canteen at The Park Pavilion whilst commenting on the let calls or whether the ball was out or not. Wimbledon wouldn’t be Wimbledon without Champagne so with their unmissable distinctive pink branding, Verve Cliquot’s classic Rose Champagne will be on offer at the Champagne and Strawberries Gaucho Pink Bar, in association with Savills, as well as delicious bowls of strawberries to enjoy in the sun. So experience excitement, atmosphere, elegance and indulgences of Wimbledon at Canary Wharf this summer. Lauren Ireland, head of Savills Canary Wharf, said: “Savills has been involved with the Canary Wharf Group for nearly 20 years advising on a range of property matters, from undertaking commercial valuations on the estate to providing residential and development consultancy. We have also been selling and letting residential property for over ten years from our office on Westferry Circus and we are delighted to be a part of such a fantastic event taking place in Canada Square Park this summer.”
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ROYAL REGATTA
Chinawhite is no stranger to hosting glamorous encampments at star-studded events, but this year’s inaugural enclosure at Henley Royal Regatta is set to beat them all, writes Stella saunders
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t’s been the go-to place for party-loving starlets for years; various princes and princesses have often been pictured leaving it in the early morning, while the enclosure at Cartier International Polo is legendary, boasting aerial circus displays, burlesque performances, rock and roll violin concertos, snow machines and fireworks. Now Chinawhite is bringing this winning formula to Henley Royal Regatta. The iconic event, a veritable touchstone of summer and one of the key social gatherings of the season, sees the most glamorous men and women descend on the bank of the Thames for
five days of fierce competition and, more importantly, socialising. The Chinawhite enclosure will be situated just yards from the Regatta start line and promises panoramic views of the sporting action. Guests will be kept fed and watered with a Champagne and cocktail reception and a lavish lunch and afternoon tea; while a spectacular evening party will keep guests busy way past dusk. Tickets from £445 on 5 July and £395 on 6 July. Tickets for both days include: Champagne and cocktail reception, lunch and open bar (excluding Champagne) until 6pm, followed by an evening party until late. chinawhite.com
FOOD DRINK The best fine dining has to offer, right on your doorstep
WEEK AT A GLANCE the world’s largest economic think-tanks. £90 per ticket, £800 for a table of ten, events@ forestonline.org, Cabot Square
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Once a month on a Monday, the wine club at Plateau meets for relaxed and informal tastings, hosted by experts and winemakers from around the world. On 8 July it is hosting a Champagne dinner with AR Lenoble, one of the few remaining familyrun Champagne houses; while every Monday you can bring you own tipple to accompany a meal and pay just £5 corkage.
Every Friday is music night at Rocket. Enjoy dinner and cocktails to the sounds of everything from mellow guitar or smooth jazz, to house music and dance-floor classics.
Wine Club at Plateau
AR Lenoble evening 8 July, tickets at plateaurestaurant.co.uk, 16-19 Canada Square
Live music at Rocket
WEDNESDAY
Picnic from Carluccios: Here’s hoping the weather hots up in July, and if it does you’ll need some food and drink to accompany a lazy evening watching the summer screens in Canada Square Park. Picnics for two from Carluccios can be picked up at any time of the day, and include antipasti, salads, tartlets, focaccia, chicken supreme and strawberry tarts. Classic picnic, £45, add a bottle of white for £12.50, Reuters Plaza
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SATURDAY
ROKA Champagne Saturdays Get into the weekend spirit every Saturday night between 5.30pm – 7.30pm and enjoy free-flowing Champagne or wine at Roka for any table spending at least £45 per person.
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The Park Pavilion, Canada Square
Freedom dinner at Boisdale Canary Wharf Steak, whisky and cigar favourite Boisdale is hosting its annual Freedom Dinner on 2 July. Organised by FOREST (Freedom Organisation for the Right to Enjoy Smoking Tobacco) the evening is, “a celebration of the virtue of letting adults make their own choices about things such tobacco, food and drink”. A cocktail reception, dinner and plentiful wines are followed by inspiring after-dinner speeches from the likes of Lord Bell, chairman of Bell Pottinger, and Margaret Thatcher’s political advisor for 14 years; and Mark Littlewood, director general of the Institute of Economic Affairs, one of
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The Pearson Room Breakfast We’re big fans of new kid on the block The Pearson Room, whose all-day dining offers everything from early morning coffees and pastries to late-night cocktails. Its breakfast menu, which is served until 12pm on weekdays, boasts such delights as buttermilk pancakes, huevos rojos, (eggs, chorizo, prawns, peppers and potatoes), and a full English breakfast, with wild boar sausage and bacon. 16-19 Canada Square
SUNDAY
Take out at Gaucho Everything on the steak-fuelled menu at Gaucho is available to take away, so you can enjoy a slap-up meal of ceviche, chilli shrimp, churrasco de lomo, and salted dulce de leche cheesecake without having to lift a finger. Minimum order £70, 29 Westferry Circus
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AT THE TRUCK SHOP
The largest collection of streetfood trucks ever assembled in London comes to Wood Wharf this month, boasting such favourites as Anna Mae’s Mac & Cheese, jerk chicken from Mamas Jerk Station, rustic plates from The Breakfast Club and pizzas from Born & Raised. In addition, a pop-up diner and a craft beer festival will run every first Thursday and Friday until September. 4 & 5 July; 1 & 2 August; 5 & 6 September; tickets £10 (include 10 Truck Stop dollars to spend at the Rotary Cocktail Bar or the Craft Beer Bar), truckstoplondon.com
MacKinlay’s The Journey whisky
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Blended to replicate the whisky found under Shackleton’s hut in the Antarctic, this collectible edition tipple is steeped in history. Authentically packaged in a hexagonal shipping case, packed to resemble the original straw-bound casing of the bottles found in the Antarctic, the pack also contains a map of Shackleton’s journey and original photographs from the expedition. It is exclusively stocked at Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home, the only branch in the country to stock it. £99.95, Waitrose Food, Fashion & Home 16-19 Canada Square
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The Farmer’s Market, Wood Wharf
This summer sees the launch of Canary Wharf’s first ever Farmers’ Market, offering a selection of the finest foods produced locally. Every Saturday, the market will offer artisanal produce from 10am - 4pm. With stalls selling fruit, vegetables, seafood, meat and cheese, every week will have a slightly different mix of produce on offer, making this farmers’ market an ideal regular weekend ritual. Guests can take the short stroll from Montgomery Square to Wood Wharf which provides the perfect alfresco setting. Wood Wharf, Canary Wharf
working lunch AIMEE LATIMER indulges in a variety of mozzarella and more at Obikà Obikà’s airy setting is camouflaged flawlessly into the towering 1 West Wintergarden, complementing the building’s light, metallic interior with a similarly minimalistic layout. With fast service and brilliant sharing platters on offer, Obikà is unsurprisingly very popular during the lunch period. The Mozzarella Bar is a great place to start, as it invites diners to sample Obikà’s mozzarella di bufala, in three varieties. Burrata is spun into a mouthwatering creamy consistency, while the classic Bufala Classica is strong and fresh and the Bufala Affumicata more firm, with salty and smoky flavours. All come with a choice of cured meats, fresh tomatoes and some of the best basil and sun-dried tomato pesto you’ll find this side of Italy. For something more filling, Obikà’s pizzas are superb. The golden dough is made from stone-ground Petra flour and allowed to rise for at least 48 hours, ensuring each pizza tastes rustic and light. Coated with light pools of chunky tomato sauce and mozzarella, the Prosciutto Crudo topping of salty parma ham brings out the savoury depths of the cheese. Alternatively, the Ravioli Zucca e Amaretti is an intriguingly sweet, and mozzarella-free, dish of parcels of pumpkin with amaretti biscuits crumbled on top. Highly-recommended, the amaretti’s sweetness complements the richness of the pumpkin, while its crunch diversifies the ravioli’s soft texture. Dry and full-bodied wines are available by the glass or bottle. Substantial portions early on means a few scoops of cleansing gelato is a logical choice to end with; however, the dessert special of the day is always something tempting and decadent. A wonderful lunchtime, or dinner, spot. 1 West Wintergarden, 35 Bank Street, obika.com
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WORK IT OUT Inspiration for restaurant design comes from many weird and wonderful places – but this is the first time we’ve heard of a gymnasiuminspired eatery. New Tanner & Co near London Bridge on Bermondsey Street – just ten minutes from Canary Wharf – has a retro gym-inspired setting, complete with pommel-horse booths, climbing bars and ropes suspended from the ceiling. The concept hasn’t been taken to the extreme though, and surroundings are still comfortable and convivial, meaning you can enjoy their modern take on comfort food at your leisure. Starter items include crispy spam fritters, piccalilli and ale-braised oxtail, while main dishes take the form of poached hake with curry sauce and liver, bubble and squeak croquettes. For lighter bites the in-house cured charcuterie and pull-ring cans of rillettes are a great idea, and an old-fashioned carvery trolley makes for a bit of foodie theatre. tannerandco.co.uk
WEEKENDS AT roka The acclaimed Canary Wharf restaurant has recently launched a new brunch menu. Richard Brown discovers if it’s as good as the last Anyone serious about sushi will have heard about Roka. Anyone who’s visited, will have had what they heard confirmed. There is, after all, a reason why the Canary Wharf outpost draws diners in droves from across the capital every day of the week. Then again, satisfying sushilovers already accustomed to the highlights of Japanese cuisine isn’t hard. For Roka, catering to them is simply preaching to the converted. Much better, then, to introduce its new weekend brunch menu through the eyes of a man who thinks sashimi is something you wash the car with, who orders his steak cremated (through fear of food poisoning) and who considers cheese from a goat exotic: a man of the old school, a man of tradition, my old man. Getting him to forego his customary Sunday lunch was hard enough, explaining his roast was going to be replaced by raw fish was met with a look somewhere between bewilderment and blind fury. Luckily, we would be going on Father’s Day and he knew he wouldn’t be paying. Lucky too, that Sunday happened to coincide with the Canary Wharf Motorexpo, a fact that helped softened the blow. Prior to last month, Roka offered two weekend brunch menus, one for £42 and one for £54, both coming with a bellini on arrival and served with wine throughout. Victor Meldrew and I would be testing the restaurant’s new £66 option, a menu that now included steak, Champagne and premium sashimi. So, how’d it go? Champagne to start settled the old boy’s nerves, as did a buffet he could see was brimming with, amongst other things, cooked meat. So far so good. After helping ourselves (to as much as we liked) from the buffet offering – a mix of soups, salads, sushi and meats – we were
presented with a platter of Roka’s premium sashimi. I held my breath as my companion tucked in. Maybe it was the wine, maybe it was the laid-back air (at weekends Roka is full of families with young children and groups of informallydressed friends), but I watched as tentative bites of salmon and then tuna and then yellowtail were met with increasingly affirmative nods of approval. And then even a grin. Fillet steak for mains followed for him and grilled lobster with shisho mayonnaise for me. While the restaurant’s version of ‘well-done’ didn’t mirror my Dad’s own, they were happy to return the meat to the grill until it did. As for the lobster, it was as good as any I’ve tasted. Roka’s ‘premium’ dessert platter came next which, laden with enough elaborately-served treats to enthuse in my senior a look of wide-eyed excitement, was perhaps the star of the show. A full four hours later we both left half-sloshed, wholly-satisfied and, most important of all, with him bearing a sushi-induced smile on his face. My job here was done. The Park Pavilion, Canada Square
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hy buy Bordeaux wines at auction when London is bursting with reputable merchants? The main reason is choice: you’ll find scores of older wines that most retailers probably won’t stock, and auction prices are generally lower than retail prices. Plus, with fine wine still proving a good long-term and dependable equity investment, the opportunity to make a high return is clear. The key thing for you to consider during the auction process is whether you are buying for pleasure or an investment. Purchasing wines destined for the dinner table gives you more options and freedom. For starters, you don’t have to limit yourself to the most famous names – Ausone, Angelus, Cheval Blanc, Haut-Brion, Lafite, Latour, Le Pin, Margaux, Mouton Rothschild, Palmer and Pétrus – and you can explore equally memorable but cheaper Bordeaux wines. In addition, professional wine dealers and restaurateurs typically ignore bottles with torn or stained labels, as they are difficult to re-sell. But for the buyer who simply wants to enjoy their purchases,
James Lawrence explains the key strategies to help you navigate wine auctions with confidence, whether buying for pleasure or investment
some real bargains can be obtained as the bidding will often be lacklustre. Also, investors want to buy bottles of the same wine from one vintage; mixed lots containing different vintages or wines are always less attractive to investors and therefore better value. However, if your sole motivation is to make a return on your investment, you’ll need to limit yourself to the wines listed above. Most Bordeaux wine investments are made in a very narrow spectrum, about 10-15 Bordeaux properties that are (almost) certain for an increase in value due to their global renown and consistently high Robert Parker scores. If planning on re-selling them to Asia or to wine merchants, you must purchase wines with Parker’s critical approval to ensure a good return. Of course, certain vintages attract far higher prices than others. The following are the most celebrated older Bordeaux wines of the last 55 years: 2005, 2000, 1998, 1990, 1989, 1982, 1961 and 1959. When bidding for older vintages, it is advisable to try and stick to single-cellar collections that have been properly stored and cared for. These will always command a premium from future buyers, and it’s a good idea to research a wine collection’s provenance. In addition, always cross-reference the wine’s retail value
prior to bidding – several online wine search engines will calculate a wine’s value for you. Lastly, always factor in the hidden costs of purchasing wine at auction. Sotheby’s and Christie’s always charge a buyer’s premium ranging from 19-22 per cent, plus consider the insurance, tax and transport costs. So, a £1,000 bottle may actually cost £1,250. But most importantly, always exercise caution when buying older wines. Faking old vintages, especially of Bordeaux wines, is becoming increasingly common, and at auction you are buying ‘as-is’ so read the fine print in the catalogue regarding warranties and your rights. The alarm bells should ring if it looks like all aspects of the bottle – cork, capsule, label and glass – were not aged together. After, say 25 years, there should be some oxidation of the label and capsule, and the cork will not look youthful after spending more than two decades in a dusty cellar. Also, give particular attention to the ullage levels – the air space between the cork and the liquid – as older bottles should have a bigger space between the cork and wine. Finally, always keep a cool head, set a ceiling for your maximum bid and stick to it! Few wines qualify as one-of-a-kind and, moreover, the wines you are after will undoubtedly reappear at future auctions.
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business travel Essential information for anyone who travels the world for work
Drive Time Never forget that the car you choose to drive to work impacts your business performance. It affects your state of mind and the first impression you make. To guarantee an elite performance on and off the road, you can’t do better than the winner of Best Business Car and Best Company Car this year - the BMW 3 Series. Now in its sixth-generation, the 3 Series is BMW’s bestseller and, excluding motorbikes, accounts for 30 per cent of BMW’s annual sales. Having found its feet five generations ago, the 3 Series is now focused on constantly improving and evolving its world-class motors. The sixth reincarnation models are ideal for business travel as they embody the same characteristics that
makes one excel in business. The BMW 3 Series is instantly recognisable but never ostentatious; the potent six-cylinder and fourcylinder petrol and diesel engines are powerful but cost-effective and emit low emissions. The BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system ensures perfect thread traction for all terrain and with any sudden turns. Performance, quality and style; the next generation of company cars has arrived. Awards from carbuyer.co.uk and Business Car Magazine, and the 25th Annual Fleet News Awards BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo, from £28,830, bmw.co.uk
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South PLace, liverpool street Situated just seconds from Liverpool Street Station, the first hotel from restaurant powerhouse D&D, South Place is a designer hotel with a business heart; the chic, quirky décor flows from the cool cocktail bar through to each well-proportioned room, which boast large desks, connection with the TV, internet and power sockets, and a handy phone port that allows you to play music through the media system. Meeting rooms (playfully named after spies and secret agents in The Avengers) can accommodate up to 400 people and have panelled walls which hide full audio-visual facilities, including a 55-inch Bang & Olufsen television. Rooms from £314 per night, southplacehotel.com
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the mira, hong kong The stylish Mira Hong Kong is located only half a kilometre from the East Tsim Sha Tsui railway station which provides direct highspeed rail services to Hong Kong International Airport within 45 minutes. Innovative to the core, on arrival all guests are given a ‘My Mobile’ phone that has all calls to your room directed to it. So, whether you are at the hotel gym or out in the city, you will never miss a conference call. The rooms are styled in colours chosen to boost productivity and all feature integrated wireless entertainment and business amenities, including complimentary WiFi. A business centre and a dedicated concierge service adds to the sophistication and experience of The Mira. Rooms from £137 per night, themirahotel.com
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BA CityFlyer’s Punctual Proof
British Airways’ London City subsidiary BA CityFlyer officially has the most punctual flights of any of the nine large airline operators in the UK and Ireland. Figures have shown that 88 per cent of all BA CityFlyer flights departed on time in 2012 (an on-time flight is qualified by the aviation industry as a flight that departs within 15 minutes of its scheduled departure time). The figures will be reassuring for the 1.2 million passengers who fly each year with BA from London City Airport. britishairways.com
Corporate Travel Budgets To Increase In 2013
A survey of senior corporate travel buyers commissioned by the Business Travel Show has found that corporate travel budgets are on the increase for 2013. Out of the 178 industry buyers from across Europe who took part in the survey, 80 per cent had a responsibility for more than 500 business travellers and a budget of over £1 million. The survey also found that 43 per cent of those questioned expected to arrange more business trips in 2013 than in previous years. Furthermore, only 17 per cent will use reduced class hotel rooms in order to cut costs in 2013, compared with 25 per cent who did so in 2012. The Business Travel Show takes place in London each February and is Europe’s main exhibition and conference event for corporate travel buyers, managers and bookers. The next event will be held 4 - 5 February 2014. businesstravelshow.com
Carlyle Group Invest In Addison Lee Private equity firm Carlyle Group has announced that it made a significant investment in British private cab company Addison Lee. Founded in 1975 with only one car, Addison Lee has expanded to a fleet of more than 4,500 vehicles and transports over 10 million passengers per year. Carlyle Group’s investment will be used to increase visibility and access to Addison Lee vehicles for both corporate and individual clients, and to improve the company’s technology. addisonlee.com
Qantas And Emirates Enter Partnership Australian airline Qantas has launched a partnership with the Dubai-based airline Emirates. The move means that Qantas flights to Europe will now stop over in Dubai rather than Asia airports and London Heathrow. Customers will also see a considerable increase in the number of destinations accessible through Qantas. The partnership is hoped to bolster the number of people travelling to Australia for both business and tourism. The partnership will run initially for a five-year trial period and will offer varied benefits for customers. For example, frequent flyers will be able to refund their points on both airlines; passengers of either airline can access the lounge of either carrier, and business-class and first-class passengers can now book complimentary chauffeur-driven transfers to and from the airport on certain routes. qantas.com.au, emirates.com
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HONG KONG Kate Vandy visits one of the world’s busiest business centres, and Asia’s most dynamic city, Hong Kong
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ong Kong is the place where East meets West – and, due to the city’s strategic location in the heart of Asia, it’s easy to see why. Well-known for being a uniquely global business city, and a thriving one at that, Hong Kong plays a key role for international entrepreneurs and businesses accessing the Chinese economy. Hong Kong’s long history of British colonial rule mixed with a vibrant Chinese culture and tradition means the city is an ideal destination where business and pleasure share centre-stage. And this is
good news for the hundreds of thousands of international business travellers who venture to Hong Kong each month.
Best for a Business stay Book yourself a room at Hong Kong’s landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Located smack-bang in the heart of the central business district on Hong Kong Island, this hotel is perfectly positioned for work. Start your time in glamorous Hong Kong in style and take advantage of the hotel’s limousine airport transfer service, before checking into one of the stylish and contemporary suites at the hotel, which are the largest in Hong Kong, meaning plenty of room to comfortably ‘work from home’
if need be, or just to relax after a busy day. The service is impeccable and remains so 24-hours a day, and for business travellers it’s second to none. So-called ‘technology butlers’ are your go-to guys for tech support or to help with any electronic queries or issues. When you get hungry, the hotel’s twoMichelin-starred restaurant, Amber, serves modern French cuisine and is definitely worth a visit; while the MO Bar offers a more relaxed daytime dining option, in the evening turning into one of the city’s hotspots. If relaxing is what you need after a long day at work, then take advantage of your in-room circular spa bath, or the hotel’s excellent gym, sauna, pool and day spa.
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Wine & dine to impress If you find yourself in the position of organising a night out for a client or colleague when in Hong Kong, head to the China Club for a chic Cantonese treat that is guaranteed to impress. China Club is a private members club housed over the top three floors in the former Bank of China building. The Upper House hotel will be able to get you a booking here. The restaurant resembles a decadent 1930s Shanghai Club, and the decor conjures up a long-departed colonial era with Chinese lanterns hanging from the ceiling, a Bosendorfer grand piano in one corner and a stunning art collection on the walls. Do not leave without a cocktail in the Long
March Bar, sampling the Peking Duck and people-watching – only the glamorous and those in the know will be seen here.
High-End Shopping Surrounding the Landmark Oriental Hotel is the aptly named Landmark Mall, which features a luxe collection of big-name labels and high-end eateries. Another excellent place to shop is Pacific Place shopping mall, a few minutes down the road from Landmark Mall and home to over 200 upmarket, international boutiques and two department stores – Hong Kong Seibu and Lane Crawford. For something more tailored, The Armoury or Moustache are worth venturing to – exclusive men’s stores
offering bespoke suiting and tailoring.
A spare afternoon If you find yourself with a spare few hours in Hong Kong – a brilliant way to see the city is from the sky. Head to the Hong Kong’s oldest hotel, The Peninsula, and take a ride from their twin helicopter pads and enjoy the stunning bird’s eye view – the breathtaking views will no doubt impress. Finish off your sightseeing with classic afternoon tea in The Peninsula’s Grand Lobby. mandarinoriental.com/HongKong chinaclub.com.sg upperhouse.com grandluxuryhotels.com/Peninsula_HK
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Elephant Experience
Come Fly With Me The Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa has become the first and only five-star resort in the Maldives to have its own private terminal. Guests can arrive at the terminal, which boasts two large lounges and a VIP room, by private jet or by incoming flights from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. The terminal is only a five-minute speedboat ride from ShangriLa Villingili, a beautiful resort comprising 132 villas dotted across a tropical paradise of white sand, infinity pools and over-water bungalows.
This summer, do something extraordinary and study elephant behaviour at Thailand’s Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa. Over a minimum stay of four days, throw yourself into a packed itinerary that includes learning elephant commands from an active mahout (elephant rider), performing hands-on research studies with a team of experts, and elephant-trekking through Thailand’s tropical landscape. Experience this oncein-a-lifetime opportunity while you stay in all-inclusive luxury accommodation, with sumptuous meals and fine wine frequently finding their way onto the schedule. The package is available until the end of the year and the next available dates to book are 27 –31 July and 14 – 18 August. Golden Triangle Elephant Researcher Experience, £920 per night, goldentriangle.anantara.com
Beach Villa from £880 per night, shangri-la.com
ESCAPE From long-haul retreats and weekend breaks, to chic city stopovers and tropical hideaways, these are some of the world’s top haunts
The great escape If you’re searching for a corner of the world where you can unwind and recharge after a busy start to the year, treat yourself to a stay at one of the 25 pool villas at the Viceroy Bali in Indonesia. Viceroy Bali is nestled in Bali’s “Valley of the Kings”, so-called after the generations of Balinese royalty who reside nearby. We ensure you, a stay here will leave you feeling equally majestic. From £348 per night, viceroybali.com
Glitz & Glamour Step into Miami’s King & Grove Tides hotel and go back in time to a Gatsby-esque era of opulence and glamour where everything seems dipped in gold. The boutique hotel’s decadent and stylised interiors are a pleasant contrast to Miami’s breezy atmosphere. The diverse city is a haven where holiday-makers can expect fun, frivolity and no shortage of tanning opportunities. Be sure to stretch out with a poolside massage, or catch the shade in one of the beach cabanas, to revive your energy levels before heading out into Miami’s exuberant nightlife. Rooms from £155 per night, kingandgrove.com
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ibiza AIMEE LATIMER heads to Ibiza where the legendary nightlife and tranquil beaches exist side by side WHERE TO STAY… Atzaró Nestled within its own orange grove, the beautiful Atzaró hotel is frequently used as a location for fashion shoots. Atzaró may be a large hotel but with each room individually decorated and many boasting spacious balconies, the accommodation retains a personal, intimate feel. After a day relaxing beside any one of Atzaró’s four pools, take a seat within the red awnings and soft amber lighting of the hotel’s music-and-sushi lounge for an evening of live DJ sets and cocktails. atzaro.com
WHERE TO EAT… Las Dos Lunas For the past 30 years, the legendary Las Dos Lunas restaurant in Ibiza has been frequented by celebrities, supermodels, designers and even royals. Like most restaurants on the island, Los Dos Lunas does not get busy until around 9pm when the glamorous clientele sit down in the venue’s flower-strewn stone terrace to dine on a menu of fresh Italian food. This summer, Las Dos Lunas has opened a new cocktail bar, New Moons, that serves a selection of tapasstyle small dishes. lasdoslunas.com
WHAT TO DO… Horse riding Rent a car and head to the north of the island to spend the day horse riding in the alpine, romantic scenery of Ibiza. North Ride Ibiza run a small stable in the mountains between San Joan and Portinatx where it hosts full-day riding tours at a price of €150 per person. You will need to book at least three days in advance to ensure a place, but any forward-planning will pay off once you see those views. north-ride-ibiza.com
DON’T MISS…The famous night life If you want to experience the island’s legendary clubbing scene then spend an unforgettable day and night at the Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel. From around 3pm each day, hundreds of revellers slowly descend upon the hotel and club to dance around the hotel’s lagoon pool in front of a stage hosting performances from a series of world-famous DJs. The outside setting is cooler and less cramped than rival clubs, and also allows you the memorable opportunity to watch the sunset as you listen to live music. ushuaiabeachhotel.com
From top to bottom: Ushuaia party; Ibiza beach; Las Dos Lunas; Ibiza coastline; Ushuaia party box.
British Airways operates up to 30 flights per week to Ibiza, including 18 flights from London City Airport. British Airways is also the only airline to offer year-round services to the White Isle with up to five flights per week from London City. Flights can be booked via ba.com.
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Grand Hotel & Spa, Bordeaux La Tupina, Bordeaux
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in a name The vine-covered hills and limestone towns of Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion are essential destinations for wine lovers; but don’t let the pull of the big names and complex classification systems mean you miss out on some of the hidden gems to be found there too, writes Emma Johnson
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e have the best climate for wine…. well, normally anyway,” says the pretty French girl showing us around Château du Tertre in the Médoc, as the rain patters heavily on our branded umbrellas and my ballet pumps sink ever further into the sodden ground. Renowned for its world-famous vineyards, the Appellation Controlée area of Bordeaux, which encompasses the kind of hyperbole-inducing terroir responsible for Médoc, Margaux, Saint-Émilion, Pommerol and Pauillac, is one of the most ancient and sought-after areas of land in the world. One hectare in Saint-Émilion can sell for more than €2 million. This is the land that gave rise to the names of wines that now trip off the tongue of even the most amateur of wine drinkers – Pétrus, LafiteRothschild, Margaux, Cheval Blanc, Ausone, Latour, MoutonRothschild, Pichon-Longueville, Angelus, Château-Figeac. The area of Bordeaux centres around the city of Bordeaux, built almost entirely out of beautiful yellow limestone, hewn centuries ago from the hillside underneath Saint-Émilion, about 45km west of Bordeaux. The wide Bordeaux river cuts through the city and the countryside beyond, flowing out to sea further north. With the area divided by the river, two clear wine regions have emerged – known as the left and right banks – the left bank, with its harsher conditions, is favoured by the powerful Cabernet Sauvignon grape, while the right bank, with its excellent drainage and undulating slopes, grows Merlot incredibly well. In addition, small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot are also grown and added to Bordeaux at the blending stage, adding peppery robustness and tannin and colour respectively. While there are numerous regions within the larger area of Bordeaux, the left bank is typified by its most famous area, the Médoc, just north of Bordeaux, which incorporates the small towns and villages of Margaux, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estéphe, HautMédoc and Pauillac. The right bank boasts Saint-Émilion and Pommerol as its best-known growing areas. One of the reasons certain wines in the Médoc area have
become so renowned is due to a now centuries-old classification system, created by Napoleon in 1855, which, to help traders and wine merchants distinguish between quality of wines, sorted the best of the Bordeaux wines into five categories – known as first, second, third, fourth and fifth-growth wines (the first being the exclusive domain of Château Lafite, Château Latour, Château Margaux, Haut-Brion and Mouton Rothschild). Bizarrely – and increasingly controversially – this pecking order has never been reclassified, meaning, that even if these wine giants have a series of bad years, their wine still commands some of the highest prices paid for wine, either old vintages or even at En Primeur, a method of purchasing wines early while a vintage is still very young, in barrel, offering buyers the opportunity to invest in a particular wine before it is bottled. Wines for En Primeur are tasted and rated by wine traders and experts, including the renowned wine critic Robert Parker whose out-ofa-hundred points marking system has come to stand as the key indicator to the quality of a new wine; it is used throughout the industry and can dramatically affect the price of a wine. Interestingly, Parker himself has named a fifth-growth wine, Château Pontet-Canet, as his best wine a few times in recent years, and yet, despite its growing reputation, it still cannot compete pricewise with the likes of Lafite and Pétrus whose names consistently command staggering sums. In China, the focus on status and name means even empty Pétrus bottles sell for hundreds of dollars. And so, as if to learn our first lesson in this most complex world of wine classification, we come to Château du Tertre – a fifth-growth wine that you might not have heard of – but you should have. Standing in the rather unseasonal rain, the tour takes us through the history of this Château, one of the only in the Médoc to have natural cellars (the low-lying lands mean most cellars for ageing are man-made). Using a combination of old and new techniques to make their wine, the Château is a typical Bordeaux blend of the classic modernity that you are increasingly seeing in the area. Our guide finishes the tour by explaining (with a wry smile at the still plummeting heavens) that irrigation is illegal in France, meaning winemakers are at the mercy of mother
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nature each year – rain and sunshine have a marked effect on how grapes grow and how they’ll eventually taste – which is why so much attention is paid to different vintages. As if to prove her point, we are invited to taste two vintages, about five years apart – tannic, rich and earthy, the effects of the different weather in each year, and the ageing process, is obvious. After this we take a drive through the rest of the Médoc area – marvelling at the pristine châteaux, sweeping tree-lined driveways and sprawling lawns that dot the area. Inheritance, or succession tax, here is crippling, and nearly all châteaux in the area reinvest as much profit as they can back into the buildings, resulting in grand, over-the-top estates, styled within an inch of their lives and achingly chic – think Country Living meets hotel cool. It can be disconcerting at first – visitors to an area that boasts some of the oldest châteaux in the world are probably expecting rustic, crumbling mansions and cobwebbed cellars – but these are businesses, pure and simple. Something that becomes more and more apparent as we tour the area. The afternoon sees us visiting two châteaux with completely different approaches to wine-making. Another fifth-growth château, Lynch-Bages, has a long history and has worked hard to preserve many of the more traditional and often time-consuming processes for making, ageing and tasting wine; to the point that a tour of their estate includes a fascinating visit to the old fermenting room, complete with ancient ageing barrels, dated wooden machinery and traditional tools. At the other end of the scale, the second-growth Château Lascombes, which boasts the most impressive main building
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and grounds we’ve seen so far, has poured their energy (and money) into utilising cutting-edge technology, including macerating grapes with dry ice before fermentation. Back in the Bordeaux that evening you’ll see the results of this dynamic and wide-ranging approach to wine is everywhere – restaurants are recommended for their wine lists before their food, and wine bars, tasting schools and wine shops are everywhere. Everything from simple Bordeaux blends to hard-to-find classics are here, and it’s easy to while away an afternoon tasting your way around the town. We stayed at the impressive and majestic Grand Hotel & Spa, arguably the best-located hotel in the city, situated in the centre of town, with views across the Place de la Comédie and an award-winning spa on the top floor. Many of the rooms and suites are large – make sure you request one at the front of the building – while the brasserie on the ground floor spills out onto the square and affords ample people-watching opportunities. We dine at La Tupina that night, a Bordeaux classic, a pleasant ten minute promenade along the bustling, lamp-lit waterfront. There’s a change of pace next day when we head to Saint-Émilion. While the region boasts a number of renowned châteaux, everything here is on a smaller, more intimate scale. Our favourite tour is at Château Guadet, whose main blending and ageing of their wonderful biodynamic wine is done at their headquarters in the centre of this historic World Heritage town. Tours are conducted by owner and winemaker Vincent, a charismatic Frenchman with an infectious laugh and a passion for his subject. At last, something slightly less
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polished, slightly more ramshackle emerges amongst all the glamour. A modest courtyard houses three slightly dilapidated buildings which house space for fermenting, sorting and ageing, as well as access to their amazing cellars. Unlike the Médoc, Saint-Émilion cellars are vast, sprawling and endless. The result of hundreds of years of mining the limestone to build Bordeaux, Libourne and Saint-Émilion has left the town with vast acres of cellars, and nearly every château in Saint-Émilion has made use of these naturally cool, dark spaces to age their wines. At Guadet, we meander through twists and turns as dusty bottles emerge from the gloom, before coming up into a convivial room for a tasting; but the best place to enjoy the endless, cavernous space below the city is through the tour of Château Villemaurine, just a few minutes walk from the centre. The tour of the château might be on the generic side, but their extensive cellar network is quite extraordinary and well worth a visit. It’s also worth hiring bikes or cars to explore the quiet lanes around Saint-Émilion – a gentle tour of the major châteaux takes about an hour-and-a-half and is fairly flat all the way. Stop for lunch or a drink at the renowned Château Troplong Mondot, and sit on their gorgeous terrace with far-reaching views across the region. Their wine is some of the best in the area, and the modest wine list allows you to try a good variety of their different vintages. The food was excellent too - unique flavours and an interesting menu - while the service was some of the friendliest I’ve ever experienced in France. Just down the road from Château Troplong Mondot is the
enchanting Pavillon Villemaurine, a striking boutique hotel situated amongst the vineyards of the aforementioned Château Villemaurine, at the edge of Saint-Émilion. English owners Nikki and Julian Garofano have lovingly turned this into a wonderful place to stay, offering large rooms, views over the vineyards, a welcoming breakfast every morning, a gorgeous terrace with complimentary wine from their own vineyard every afternoon and expert knowledge to boot. The beds are as huge and comfy as you’d expect, the bathrooms large and airy and the décor is understated elegance with just the right amount of rustic chic. Beautiful Saint-Émilion is an intoxicating place. Ancient and charming, its steep cobbled streets and vine-covered hills seem to make time stop. And believe me, you’ll want it to.
Bordeaux: The Grand Hotel and Spa: ghbordeaux.com Château Du Tertre: chateaudutertre.fr Château Lynch-Bages : lynchbages.com Chateau Lascombes: chateau-lascombes.com La Tupina: latupina.com
Saint-Émilion Pavillon Villemaurine: pavillon-villemaurine.com Château Guadet: chateau-guadet-saintemilion.fr Château Troplong–Mondot: chateau-troplong-mondot.com Château Villemaurine: villemaurine.com
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If all roads lead there, yours, by proxy, will too. How, then, to make the most of Italy’s capital city? Richard Brown embarks on a pilgrimage to find out
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OME: the threshold of the Apostles, the capital of the world, the city of the soul. Also home to the Altare della Patria: an eruption of white marble and Corinthian columns that stretches for 135 metres along the ground and up 80 metres into the air. Gleaming in an early morning sun, against a cloudless blue sky, the statue-adorned, fountainornamented megalith was enough to stop this first-time visitor in his tracks. The scale, the splendour, the story. This is what I had come to see; this was what Rome was all about. Except, apparently, it wasn’t. “Only completed in 1925, this monument is considered an absolute failure,” explained our guide. “Nicknamed ‘the wedding cake’ or ‘typewriter’, it is highly-conspicuous and overly-elaborate, monstrous and vulgar, an affront to the aesthetics of Rome.” Ah. I see. Best put my camera away then. So, where was the good stuff? Well, everywhere else you looked apparently.
It seems you can’t walk around Rome for more than a minute without stumbling across something that makes Canterbury Cathedral look relatively current. 1,800-year-old mosaic floors here, obelisks that pre-date Christ there. Such is the extent of this city-sized museum that I didn’t realise the significance of half the things I wandered past on my first afternoon, until I was reading a tourist-friendly map a few hours later. Rule Number One: when in Rome, it pays to employ a tour guide. Having enlightened us on the failings of the least favourite memorial in Rome, ours was more than happy to act as history teacher; even arriving equipped with a pocket-sized handbook that helpfully (for the unimaginatively-minded) laid reconstructed images of how ancient Rome once looked, over pictures of the ruins that remain today. It was a book that came into its own once we had moved from the 20thcentury typewriter to the sprawling ruin of architectural fragments and intermittent archaeological excavations that make up the Roman Forum, the oldest part of the
TRAVEL The Altare della Patria, or ‘typewriter’
St. Peter’s Square
Left and Below: Regina Hotel Baglioni
city and a great place to introduce yourself to one of the birthplaces of Western civilisation. After viewing what remained of the Basilica Maxentius (the last and largest of the Roman basilicas) and an education into the plight of the Vestal Virgins, we moved from one cluster of mind-boggling remains to another: the Coliseum, where, we were pleased to learn, our guide acted as a one-way ticket to the front of the queue (infuriating, no doubt, for the lesser mortals who had been standing in a line that in high-season can snake on for hours). You’ve seen the arena brought to life most vividly in Gladiator, but until you set foot in the world’s largest amphitheatre – the survivor of fire, earthquakes and stonerobbers – you don’t realise just how easy it is to imagine how life would have been there two millennia ago. Rule Number Two: when in Rome, choose your hotel carefully. Depending on your reasons for visiting, this will mean different things to different people. Let’s just say, to get me where I’m going with this, that you’ve come to experience the
opulence of Rome at the turn of the 19th century in surroundings that befit the glamour of that period. You have? Then good. The Regina Hotel Baglioni has a room waiting for you. Found on the famous Via Veneto, the backdrop of Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, the one-time home of Queen Margherita of Savoy now boasts a period-feature façade and an Art-Deco interior straight out of Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby. Esteemed as one of the most important historical buildings in Rome – which, in a city whose centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is saying something – the Baglioni is a lesson in refined luxury, a mash up of marble, chandeliers and statues, with rooms that mix dark woods and homely colours with heavy curtains and rich fabrics. If it wasn’t for the architectural wonders waiting beyond the hotel’s windows, you could easily spend a weekend between the Baglioni’s spa and wellness area and its Brunello lounge and restaurant (where the food is superb, by the way). With numerous landmarks just minutes away,
however, chances are that the likes of the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and Piazza Barberini will be enough to encourage you to leave your room. Rule Number Three: when in Rome, the early bird catches the worm. In the EU’s third most-visited city, it pays to find ways of avoiding the crowds. Rising early to embark on a ‘breakfast banquet and museum tour’ of the Vatican (available through darkrome.com) is one way of doing so. Arrive at 6.50am and in groups of no more than 10, you’ll enjoy an extravagant spread (maple syrup pancakes included) before exploring the city’s limits (your personal tour guide in tow) ahead of anyone else. Whether you are religious or not, the Vatican truly is a sublime, otherworldly place, and your experience of its treasures will only be enhanced by watching the city come to life in an ethereal, early-morning light. So, Rome: the city of echoes; the city of illusions; the city of yearning (to borrow the words of a better writer than I). Yearning seems the appropriate term. I’ve been aching to get back from the moment I left. Not to see that monstrous ‘typewriter’, mind. Nope, who’d be impressed by that? Double rooms at Regina Hotel Baglioni are available through Citalia (0843 770 4443, www.citalia.com). The leading Italian specialist is offering a saving of up to £480 per couple on a three night five-star break to Rome. The holiday starts from £679 per person and includes a free night, return flights from London Gatwick with Easyjet and three nights B&B accommodation at the five-star Hotel Regina Baglioni in a Deluxe Double Room. Price based on departures after 22 July 2013.
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Royal Arsenal Riverside is a 76 acre mixed use regeneration scheme on the banks of the River Thames in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, just a short distance from National Rail and DLR stations. On-site benefits include 24 hour concierge, residents’ gym, Young’s pub and dining, Tesco Express, a proposed forthcoming Crossrail station, health and wellbeing studio and Zipcar car share club.
3 bedroom apartments available for immediate occupation from £425,000
For more information call 020 8331 7130. Sales and Marketing Suite and Show Apartments open daily 10am to 6pm (until 8pm on Thursdays). No.1 Street, Royal Arsenal Riverside, Woolwich, London SE18 6FB
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Millharbour, Isle of Dogs E14
Moore House, Isle of Dogs E14
A fantastic fourth floor one bedroom apartment situated within 41 Millharbour. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, open plan kitchen, concierge, parking. EPC rating B. Approximately 59 sq m ﴾635 sq ft﴿
Two bedroom ground floor apartment requiring modernisation located in the Canary Central development. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen, concierge. EPC rating C. Approximately 68 sq m ﴾732 sq ft﴿
Guide price: £330,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary‐Wharf
Guide price: £360,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary‐Wharf
Port East, Hertsmere Road E14
Hutchings Wharf, Westferry Road E14
An impressive Grade I listed warehouse conversion studio apartment situated on the first floor of a secure portered development. Bathroom, reception room, open plan kitchen, concierge, parking. Approximately 52 sq m ﴾560 sq ft﴿
Beautifully presented two bedroom apartment refurbished to the highest standard with fantastic river views. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, concierge, parking. EPC rating B. Approximately 74 sq m ﴾794 sq ft﴿
Guide price: £395,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary‐Wharf
Guide price: £450,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary‐Wharf
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Millharbour, Isle of Dogs E14
City Harbour, Isle of Dogs E14
A wonderful two bedroom apartment with a west facing balcony and parking. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen, concierge, parking. EPC rating B. Approximately 77 sq m ﴾827 sq ft﴿
A stunning two bedroom apartment situated on the fourth floor offering beautiful dock views. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen, parking, concierge. EPC rating C. Approximately 86 sq m ﴾926 sq ft﴿
Guide price: £460,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary‐Wharf
Guide price: £550,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary‐Wharf
Dunbar Wharf, Limehouse E14
Brokesley Street, Bow E3
A beautifully presented south facing apartment located on Narrow Street with River views. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen, concierge, parking, gym. EPC rating C. Approximately 108 sq m ﴾1,163 sq ft﴿
An unusual freehold building split over three levels with the potential to turn into a superb family home subject to planning consent. 2 bathrooms, kitchen, roof terrace. Approximately 222 sq m ﴾2,389 sq ft﴿
Guide price: £650,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary‐Wharf
Guide price: £795,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/Canary‐Wharf
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Langbourne Place, Nr Canary Wharf E14 Available Now
Impressive duplex penthouse apartment with a South West facing balcony and amazing views towards the Thames and the City. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, balcony, concierge, parking.
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Limehouse Wharf, Limehouse E14 Available Now
Beautifully finished three bedroom apartment designed to the highest standard but retaining the fantastic warehouse character and features. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, open plan kitchen. EPC rating C.
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Available unfurnished Guide price: £1,200 per week ﴾CWQ171889﴿
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KnightFrank.co.uk Benbow House Southbank, SE1 Next to Globe Theatre
A modern and stylish apartment set in this prestigious portered development next to the Globe Theatre. 2 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, a spacious reception room and fully‐equipped kitchen. In addition, the reception room leads out to a good sized balcony with spectacular views over the river and St Paul's. EPC rating C. Approximately 82 sq m ﴾880 sq ft﴿ Available furnished Guide price: £835 per week
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Capital Wharf Wapping, E1W
Riverside private terrace Smart riverside apartment located in a 24 hour portered development on Wapping High Street. 2 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms and guest WC, reception room, separate kitchen, and private terrace with excellent south facing views of the river. Close to St Katharine Docks and a short walk to Wapping and Tower Hill underground stations. EPC rating B. Approximately 92 sq m ﴾994 sq ft﴿ Available furnished Guide price: £625 per week
Wapping Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/wapping wapping@knightfrank.com 020 7480 6848 ﴾WAQ132283﴿
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Warehouse conversion A charming warehouse conversion with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a bright reception room and a kitchen. The current owners have tastefully decorated the apartment, and carefully planned to maximise storage, space and light. Excellent 24 hour concierge facility and underground parking. EPC rating C. Approximately 114 sq m ﴾1229 sq ft﴿ Available furnished Guide price: £595 per week
Wapping Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/wapping wapping@knightfrank.com 020 7480 6848 ﴾WAQ134915﴿
Prusoms Island Wapping, E1W Stylish apartment
Beautifully presented and spacious apartment which has been completely refurbished to a very high standard. 2 bedrooms, 2 luxurious bathroom suites, and a wonderful newly fitted modern open plan kitchen leading out to a large reception room. The apartment includes an underground parking space and daytime porter. EPC rating B. Approximately 115 sq m ﴾1239 sq ft﴿ Available furnished Guide price: £725 per week
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highly sought-after three bedroom, three bathroom duplex penthouse with parking has become available. Located in a charming Grade I listed warehouse conversion, the apartment extends to 162.4 sq m (1748 sqft) providing a wonderful living space with wellproportioned rooms throughout. The spacious, open-plan reception room offers a wealth of character with a double-height vaulted ceiling, exposed wooden beams and polished solid wood flooring. Original features blend effortlessly with sophisticated modern design including a stylish kitchen with a mix of open shelving and superb individually-designed units with both stainless steel and wood doors. The aura of quality is heightened by low-voltage halogen downlighters and the high specification appliances. There are three double bedrooms, with two of the bedrooms having en-suite bathrooms with a further main bathroom. The bathrooms are particularly luxurious with the master bathroom having a free-standing chrome and glass vanity unit and limestone tiles. The apartment is located on the fourth and fifth floors of Port East Apartments, with the development offering a 24 hour concierge and on-site shopping and gym facilities. n
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SALES:
Strong demand across the market
The sun shines on the sales market
RAHNA STROUD, ASSOCIATE AT KNIGHT FRANK
JOANNA BEALE, ASSOCIATE AT KNIGHT FRANK
IN WAPPING, COMMENTS ON THE TRENDS IN THE
IN WAPPING, COMMENTS ON THE TRENDS IN THE
RESIDENTIAL LETTINGS MARKET
RESIDENTIAL SALES MARKET
We noticed a slightly unusual pattern during the first quarter of this year, with far more demand for high-end property than for core market property (such as one and two bedroom properties ranging from £350pw to £500pw). However this has now changed. In the last few weeks there has been very strong demand across the board for property in all price ranges. However, landlords should still be somewhat cautious, particularly with regards to marketing prices. Despite the average number of new tenancies in the prime sector increasing by 30 per cent in the first four months of the year, compared with the same period last year, average rents in the prime sector went down by 0.1 per cent in April, and are 3.2 per cent down year-on-year. This reflects how close the prime rental market is aligned with the City jobs market, which has not yet recovered since the financial crisis. This is of particular note to us in the Wapping office, as the majority of our applicants work in the financial services industry. We have however recently noticed more applicants coming from different industries and backgrounds. So with no Jubilee or Olympics this year and many positive signs, I think we are going to have a very busy summer this year. n
Late spring and early summer is always the busiest time of year for us and keeping true to form, we have been incredibly busy. The upper end of the market which was frustratingly slow for the first part of the year suddenly improved in May and some exciting sales have taken place. We have just completed a re-sale on the river at well over £1400 per sqft and achieved a record price in St Katharine Docks on a flat with an asking price of £4.95m. Both of the properties had fabulous views. In a more accessible world, we still see an overriding desire for family homes; a freehold house we have for sale in west Wapping has received several best bids all in excess of the asking price at £795,000, all from excellent buyers. This leaves our clients in the enviable position of being able to choose which well-qualified buyer to go with. French buyers are as prevalent as ever for us and are very active in their search to buy both investment flats and family homes in the area, South Kensington must be quieter these days as The City and Wapping steal the show! We also meet more and more new applicants every day coming from north and west London who now have The City, Docklands and Spitalfields firmly on their list of locations to get to know and potentially buy in. n
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for sale
for sale
AVENUE ROAD, NW8
RICHMOND, TW9
8 bedrooms u gym u pool house u EPC=E
Exceptional river views u 6 bedrooms u Grade II listed
Price on application St John’s Wood - 020 3043 3600
Guide £10 million Richmond - 020 8614 9100
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25 offices in London, 80 offices in the UK and 500 offices globally.
MELBURY ROAD, W14 4/5 bedrooms u garden u Grade II* listed Guide £7.25 million Kensington - 020 7535 3300
for sale
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CRESCENT ROAD, SW20
COLLINGHAM ROAD, sw5
5 double bedrooms u family kitchen u EPC=F
4/5 bedrooms u 2 terraces u direct lift access u EPC=C
Guide £1.895 million Wimbledon - 020 8971 8111
Guide £4.5 million Chelsea - 020 7578 9000
to let
to let
ROEHAMPTON GATE, SW15
JOHN STREET, WC1
6 bedrooms u swimming pool u gym u EPC=D*
6 bedrooms u recently refurbished u EPC=D*
£4,038 per week Putney - 020 8780 6115
£3,950 per week Islington - 020 7354 6701
Wherever you are, whatever your dream home, talk to Savills.
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DUKE STREET, W1 3 bedrooms u landmark development u EPC=C* £3,500 per week Mayfair - 020 7578 5100
to let
to let
MOORE HOUSE, SW1
THE CRESCENT, SW13
3 bedrooms u 24hr concierge u EPC=B*
5 bedrooms u media room u EPC=C*
£1,050 per week Sloane Street - 020 7824 9005
£2,192 per week Barnes - 020 8939 6914
* Administration and council tax charges apply. Please contact the local office for more information.
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ST JOHN'S WHARF, e1w
CHRISTOPHER COURT, e1
Various reception areas ø kitchen ø 4 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø protected parking space ø 2 balconies ø 2 terraces ø daytime porterage ø EPC=C
Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø porterage ø 66 sq m (715 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Guide £2.85 million Share of Freehold
Guide £650,000 Leasehold
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Savills Docklands zjames@savills.com 020 7456 6800
Savills Docklands nefthymiou@savills.com 020 7456 6800
GLOBE WHARF, se16
PAN PENINSULA WEST, e14
Reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø study ø 2 roof terraces ø 2 parking spaces ø 163 sq m (1,746 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Reception ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø balcony ø parking ø concierge ø 74 sq (802 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Guide £1.15 million Share of Freehold
Guide £649,995 Leasehold
Savills Canary Wharf wdickenson@savills.com 020 7531 2500
Savills Canary Wharf juprowse@savills.com 020 7531 2500
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BASIN APPROACH, e14
NEW ATLAS WHARF, e14
Reception room ø kitchen ø 4 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø roof terrace ø 2 parking spaces ø 204 sq m (2,198 sq ft) ø EPC=C
2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø guest cloakroom ø terrace ø 2 parking spaces ø 179 sq m (1,924 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Guide £1.95 million Leasehold
Guide £1.2 million Share of Freehold
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Savills Canary Wharf wdickenson@savills.com 020 7531 2500
Savills Canary Wharf wdickenson@savills.com 020 7531 2500
MILLHARBOUR, e14
PAN PENINSULA, e14
Reception room ø open plan kitchen ø 3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø terrace ø study ø balcony ø 2 parking spaces ø 127 sq m (1,373 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Reception area ø open-plan kitchen ø bedroom area ø bathroom ø 24hr concierge ø 28 m (306 sq ft) ø EPC=B
Guide £1 million Leasehold
£325,000 Leasehold
Savills Canary Wharf juprowse@savills.com 020 7531 2500
Savills Canary Wharf juprowse@savills.com 020 7531 2500
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CANARY RIVERSIDE, e14
FAIRMONT AVENUE, e14
2 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø further bathroom ø reception room ø allocated parking ø 24hr security ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=B
2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø private balcony with river views ø residents' gym and pool ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=B
£750 per week Furnished
£535 per week Furnished
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Savills Canary Wharf ssaul@savills.com 020 7531 2500
Savills Canary Wharf ssaul@savills.com 020 7531 2500
BALTIMORE WHARF, e14
SKETCH APARTMENTS, e1
Bedroom ø bathroom ø balcony with dock views ø 24hr porterage ø residents leisure facilities ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=D ø EPC=B
Bedroom ø bathroom ø balcony ø communal gardens ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=C ø EPC=C
£425 per week Furnished
£320 per week Furnished
Savills Canary Wharf ssaul@savills.com 020 7531 2500
Savills Docklands ssaul@savills.com 020 7531 2500
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TELFORD YARD, e1w
TORRINGTON PLACE, e1w
2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø reception room ø 24hr porterage ø allocated parking ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=D ø EPC=C
3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø balcony ø private garden ø garage parking ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=C
£675 per week Part Furnished
£575 per week Unfurnished
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Savills Docklands brodgers@savills.com 020 7456 6800
Savills Docklands brodgers@savills.com 020 7456 6800
SWAN COURT, e1w
THOMAS MORE ST, e1w
Bedroom ø bathroom ø private terrace overlooking the marina ø 24hr porterage ø allocated parking ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=C
Bedroom ø bathroom ø reception room ø balcony ø allocated parking ø administration charges apply ø Council Tax=E ø EPC=C
£495 per week Furnished
£395 per week Furnished
Savills Docklands brodgers@savills.com 020 7456 6800
Savills Docklands brodgers@savills.com 020 7456 6800
Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk
Streamlight Tower, E14 £350 per week Furnished Fantastic one bedroom apartment in this sought after brand new development. With balcony and views towards the river. EPC: C
West India Quay, E14 £795 per week Furnished A stand out two bedroom, two bathroom duplex apartment in the exclusive 1 West India Quay. With stunning views and an abundance of space. EPC: C
Vermilion Building, E16 £375 per week Furnished A larger than average two double bedroom apartment located on the 18th floor of this brand new development. EPC: B
Port East Apartments, E14 £395 per week Furnished A beautiful one bedroom apartment within this exclusive warehouse conversion. EPC: E
Clippers Quay, E14 £395 per week Furnished A lovely house located conveniently for Canary Wharf in a quiet waterside location. Benefiting from modern fixtures and furniture. EPC: C
Ontario Tower, E14 £440 per week Furnished A beautiful modern and contemporary one bedroom apartment located on the 22nd floor. Bathed in natural light with stunning views. EPC: C
Hamptons Canary Wharf Office Sales. 020 7745 7121 | Lettings. 020 7745 7120
Brightlingsea Place, E14 £1,295,000 Freehold This stunning 2000 sq ft four bedroom, four bathroom town house is set in a highly desirable location in the heart of Narrow Street. EPC: E
Trinity Tower, E14 £1,100,000 Leasehold Gorgeous 16th floor two bedroom apartment, 2016 sq ft, huge terrace, custom designed luxury kitchen, gymnasium & concierge. EPC: B
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Swallow Place, E14 £489,950 Leasehold An extremely well presented two/three bedroom mews house situated in a private gated development in the heart of Limehouse. EPC: TBC
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Westferry Road, E14 £389,950 Leasehold 9th floor one bedroom apartment, stunning river views, balcony, oak flooring, luxury kitchen and bathroom, gym sauna & concierge. EPC: C
Avant Garde, E1 A 1017ft², 22nd floor sub penthouse due to be completed by late 2013 which will offer stunning views of Canary Wharf, the Olympic Park, Tower Bridge & the City of London. Luxury development located in Shoreditch only 200 meters from Shoreditch High Street and underground station. Further benefits include residents gym, 24hr concierge as well as roof terraces, sky gardens. Parking included. EPC-D. *computer generated images for illustrative purposes only.
£1,100,000 Leasehold
Pepper Street, E14 An outstanding three bedroom, two bathroom waterside property offering spectacular views across the dock to Canary Wharf. 1701ft² of internal space stretched over three floors plus terraces of over 320ft² including a ground floor waterside terrace and integral garage. A unique and spacious property located within close proximity of a gym, several pubs and restaurants, a Tesco store, Crossharbour DLR station and enjoys easy access to Canary Wharf Underground station and business and shopping district. EPC-D.
£1,100,000 Leasehold
11 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4HE
020 7715 9700 joneslanglasalle.co.uk
Indescon Court, E14 - £270pw
Aqua Vista, E14 - £280pw
Burrells Wharf Square, E14 - £300pw
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Baltimore Wharf, E14 - £325pw
Landmark East, E14 - £385pw
Ontario Point, SE16 - £390pw
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Brand New apartment One Bedroom Gym & 24hr Concierge Canada Water, Jubilee Line
Canary Central, E14 - £390pw
Jamestown Way, E14 - £575pw
Canary Riverside, E14 - £1250pw
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House Four bed, three bath Parking Close to East India DLR
Riverside Apartment Three bedrooms, Three Bathrooms 24hr Concierge & Parking Westferry DLR
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Estate Agents | Land & Development Consultants
New Homes The Heron, EC2 The Panoramic Collection has been created to be the finest residences in the City of London. This extraordinary collection of 12 lateral and one duplex apartment occupies four floors above the 30th floor of The Heron, a 36 storey tower in the heart of London’s financial district. Offering an enviable sense of open space, coupled with breathtaking views, the Heron must be seen to be believed. Show apartment available to view!
From £3,600,000
Redchurch Lofts, E2 Redchurch Lofts is an exclusive development in the heart of vibrant Shoreditch. Comprising of just 9 loft apartments; this development offers luxury living within London’s most fashionable and fascinating locale. Modern Shoreditch has evolved into a sophisticated creative centre, synonymous with loft-style living. Positioned midway between Westminster, and London’s Docklands – Shoreditch is the ideal location for anyone wanting to stay in touch with everything London has to offer.
£799,995 - £1,475,000 020 7519 5900 info@alanselby.co.uk www.alanselby.co.uk
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£499,995
Bright, spacious and stylish. A chance to own a slice of the city life. Situated on the 1st floor in a popular and modern development and located on the fringes of the financial district and city is this well presented 2 bedroom apartment. Offering two generous bedrooms, a well presented bathroom suite, large open reception room and spacious modern kitchen area.
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Avant Garde, E1 A unique opportunity to purchase a superb one bed apartment situated on the 10th floor in the eagerly anticipated & highly desired Shoreditch development. Avant Garde; the sleek 25 storey aluminium and glass landmark tower has winter and skygardens with views across the City, a private residents gym and 24hr concierge. Conveniently located at the edge of the City and at the heart of fashionable and artistic Shoreditch. Due for completion late 2013.
£462,500
Estate Agents | Land & Development Consultants
Lettings The Heron, EC2 A collection of stunning three bedroom apartments in The Heron development, aimed at redefining luxury living in the City of London. These well-proportioned, spacious apartments will range from floors seven to thirty, with various aspects and some spectacular views of London’s iconic buildings. The unit will be finished with an extremely high specification throughout. The apartments will comprise two double bedrooms each with large fitted wardrobes, two bathrooms with en-suite to master bedroom, spacious reception areas with access to balconies and floor to ceiling windows. This highly anticipated development will benefit from concierge, valet parking, a private club, pool and an exceptional gym.
£1,750 pw
Artemis Court, E14 Extremely large 2 double bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment in the popular Cyclops Wharf development. This spacious property is over 1000 sq ft in size. The property will have brand new furnishings throughout and is vacant now. Comprising a spacious lounge/dining area, a huge wrap around balcony with amazing views, 2 equal size doubles with one en-suite, a separate modern equipped kitchen with wooden flooring throughout, plenty of storage space and a 24 hour concierge. Included in the rent is a secure parking space and use of the on-site leisure facilities.
£500 pw 020 7519 5900 info@alanselby.co.uk www.alanselby.co.uk
Lettings Orion Point, E14 This stunning duplex-penthouse apartment is located at the top of Orion Point, The Odyssey. The apartment has been designed to exploit the virtues of natural light and space, with part open-plan living areas, creating an apartment of great versatility. Compromising of two large double bedrooms, two bathrooms and allocated parking.
£695 pw
Ability Place, E14 A spacious two bedroom sub penthouse apartment situated on the 18th floor of this modern development. The apartment is offered fully furnished, with two luxury bathrooms, wood flooring, open plan fitted kitchen and south facing reception with floor to ceiling windows. A large wrap around balcony offers stunning views of the docks, Canary Wharf and on towards the river. Other benefits include secured parking, 24 hour concierge and leisure facilities.
£999 pw
Fleet House, E14 A well appointed two bedroom apartment situated on the 3rd floor of this popular gated development adjacent to Narrow Street. The property benefits from direct marina views from a nice sized balcony, allocated parking and porterage all within a secure gated development. Further benefits include access to the on-site gym. Included in the rent is a secure parking space and use of the on-site leisure facilities.
£430 pw
Franklyn James
E14 Brightlingsea Place, Limehouse £875 PW
E14 Eaton House, Canary Wharf
Gorgeous four bedroom semi-detached townhouse set within one of the finest developments in Limehouse. The property boasts three luxury bathrooms and a stylish fully integrated kitchen/diner. There is also secure underground parking, two balconies and access to beautiful landscaped gardens.
Magnificent 10th floor sub-penthouse apartment located within the prestigious Canary Riverside development. The property is furnished to the highest of standards and comprises of two bedrooms, two bathrooms and two private balconies. Secure parking and 24hr concierge is offered on-site.
E14 Ionian Building, Limehouse
E14 Ocean Wharf, Isle of Dogs
£470 PW
A very well-presented sub-penthouse apartment located in the popular Mosaic Building on Narrow Street. The property has two large bedrooms, two bathrooms and comes with plenty of outside space including a private terrace, wrap-around balcony and communal gardens.
£750 PW
£435 PW
Immaculate two double bedroom apartment set on the fourth floor of the desirable Ocean Wharf development. This property has a large reception room, south facing balcony, two bathroom suites and comes with an allocated parking space and use of the gymnasium.
www.franklynjames.co.uk enquiries@franklynjames.co.uk
E14 St Georges Square, Limehouse
ÂŁ699,950
Spectacular two bedroom apartment set within a highly desirable Narrow Street development. Refurbished to the highest standard, this property has an open-plan kitchen/living area, two stunning bathrooms, a private courtyard and a mezzanine level master suite with balcony and separate study area.
E14 Ocean Wharf, Isle of Dogs
ÂŁ489,950
Beautiful two bedroom riverside apartment comprising of a large reception room, integrated kitchen, a three piece bathroom suite and an additional en-suite shower room. There is a private balcony offering park and river views, secure parking and use of the fully equipped residents gymnasium.
Canary Wharf 020 7005 6080
Bow 020 8983 2930
Limehouse 020 7791 1777
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State of the market A TIME FOR FAST MOVERS
LONDON CALLING
JASON TAYLOR, SENIOR SALES MANAGER AT FRANKYLN
ALASDAIR CARPENTER, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF
JAMES ESTATE AGENTS, COMMENTS ON THE STATE OF
LOURDES ESTATE AGENTS, COMMENTS ON THE STATE OF
THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET
THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET
The housing market has really got off to a flying start this year with properties coming to market low in numbers and being sold within a number of days. In the more desirable locations, it has even been known for properties to go under offer before advertising has even commenced. The media has played a big part in the surge of activity this year with mortgage lenders now heavily advertising on television for first time buyers. Investors are also back in the market, taking their money out of saving accounts and shares in order to place large cash deposits on buy-to-let properties. Homeowners are still unsure of the market place when they initially enquire for a market appraisal but, once informed of what is happening in their local market, they are quick to instruct an agent. When new instructions come to the market it takes an average of three days in order for us to instruct professional photos and a floor plan, ready to be uploaded on to all of the search portals. By the time the property is fully marketed, Franklyn James has already had a number of interested parties and for the more desirable properties, is able to proceed with acceptable offers. The lettings market has also seen many applicants with flexible budgets taking high-end apartments with longer contracts. This is a sign of growing confidence in the UK, with companies offering longer terms for employment for their overseas employees. If you are thinking of selling or letting your property or are curious to find out what your property is worth in the current market, please call in to one of our three offices where we would be delighted to book your free valuation. n
As the sun fails to shine for the Great British summer, the London property market continues apace on its remarkable and robust recovery. The market has been underpinned for several years by the injection of foreign capital. This would appear to have been the catalyst for a virtuous cycle in which investment has encouraged price appreciation and development that, in turn, has encouraged further and broader based investment transforming London into one of the world’s most popular property markets. There is one standalone statistic that tells the story of the London property market. In 2012, more was spent by foreign investors on this city’s real estate than was spent in any other European country. Attractive, sustainable returns coupled with political stability are an enticing proposition to many investors from more volatile environments. Financing has been problematic during the recent economic downturn but even that restriction seems to be easing significantly. Mortgage providers are finally open for business and are willing to offer attractive deals to creditworthy clients. At the end of 2007 when the deep financial difficulties faced by the country became abundantly clear, development in most areas almost ground to a halt. Now the forest of cranes that appears on the City’s skyline provide tangible evidence of a far brighter future. Redevelopment and regeneration seem to be at record levels. Another positive factor in the sustainability of the current purple patch is that of commercial property regeneration. Big businesses are investing in the capital’s commercial property sector just to get access to the best people in the labour market. The commercial investment impacts upon residential investment. In short, where large multinational companies have a significant presence, there will be demand for accommodation. The positivity around London’s property market is sure to make for an exciting future. n
Franklyn James Estate Agents Docklands, Limehouse & Bow 020 7005 6080 www.franklynjames.co.uk
Lourdes Estate Agents 020 7538 9250 www.lourdes-estates.com
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New Providence Wharf, Fairmount Avenue, E14
Cobalt Point, Lanterns Court, E14
A large one bedroom apartment in the highly sought after New Providence Wharf development. The property features a large lounge with hard wood floors, fitted kitchen, large double bedroom with built in storage and limestone bathroom. The property boasts a private balcony with river views, residents leisure facilities and 24 hour concierge.
A stylish and contemporary two bedroom apartment set on the eighth floor of this modern Canary Wharf development. The property features a spacious open plan lounge with fully integrated kitchen including granite worktops and access to private balcony. Two double bedrooms, a modern family bathroom, residents gymnasium and 24 hour concierge.
EPC= B
£375 per week
EPC = B
£430 per week
Dundee Wharf, Three Colt Street, E14
No1 West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, E14
A two double bedroom riverside apartment in the popular Dundee Wharf development. Benefiting from direct river views from the master bedroom and lounge, two private balconies, fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. This generously proportioned property located minutes from Canary Wharf has secure parking, leisure facilities and 24 hour concierge.
A contemporary two bedroom two bathroom apartment in the prestigious West India Quay development. Situated on the 28th floor and featuring a generous open plan reception, integrated kitchen, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Panoramic views from floor to ceiling windows throughout and 24hour concierge.
EPC= C
£525 per week
96 Three Colt Street, Limehouse, London, E14 8AP
EPC = B
£750 per week
lourdes-estates.com 020 7538 9250
New Providence Wharf, Fairmont Avenue, E14
Boardwalk Place, Trafalgar Way, E14
A popular development situated no further than a ten minute walk to Canary Wharf. Further benefits include direct river view, spacious living room, one double bedroom, set back kitchen, three piece bathroom suite, twenty four hour concierge and five star leisure facilities. Approx 570 Sq foot.
No further than a five minute walk to Canary Wharf, an immaculately presented one bedroom apartment offering, living room with setback marina views, balcony, kitchen, double bedroom, three piece shower suite, concierge, secure parking. Approximately 590 Sq foot.
EPC= B
£379,999
EPC = C/D
£379,999
Imperial House, Limehouse, E14
New Atlas Wharf, Westferry Road, E14
A highly sought after Limehouse Marina Development. Benefits include two balconies with water views, large living room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, en suite, bathroom suite, concierge, gated parking. Approximately 840 Sq foot.
Situated on Westferry road and offering three double bedrooms, open plan kitchen, two terraces, two en suites, family bathroom, two underground parking spaces, concierge and residents gym. Approximately 1500 Sq foot.
EPC= C
£499,999
EPC = D
£699,999 enquiries@lourdes-estates.com
21 Wapping Lane. avaiLabLe to Rent. We are excited to announce that you can soon rent at this award winning development. Ideally positioned between Canary Wharf and the City, comprising of suites, one, two and three bedroom apartments will be offered to rent ranging from £315–£2,300 per week.
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Register on our website to secure your invitation to the launch evening on Tuesday 23rd July. For more information please email us at lettings@johnsand.co or alternatively call us on 0800 9545369. No obligation free tenant referencing at the event.
Pennington Court, Wapping E1W 2SD
Gainsborough House, Casalis Road, Glamis Place,Wapping Docklands E14 9LQ E1W 3EF One bedroom apartment on the 4th floor of the popular Canary Central development.
This good sized 2 bed/ 2 bath is situated only a few minutes’ walk from the river.
£314,995 Share of freehold
£324,995
£339,999
Skyline Plaza Building, Aldgate E1 1NY
Capital Wharf, Wapping E1W 1LY
Hermitage Court E1W 1PW
£349,950 Leasehold
£800,000 Leasehold
£1,250,000 Share of freehold
Cinnabar Wharf Central, Wapping E1W 1NQ
Sanderling Lodge, Wapping E1W 1AJ
The Coach House, Morpeth Street, London E2 0RP
£1,199,995 Leasehold
£1,420,000 Share of freehold
£560 PW
1 bedroom apartment. Close to the City.
2 bed apartment is light and airy with fantastic east facing views.
3 double bedroom apartment with terrace overlooking the River Thames.
2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment. The development has a residents gymnasium.
4 bedrooms. Close to Wapping station.
2 double bedroom apartment offers fantastic water 3 bedroom – 2 bathroom house has been views from this luxurious modern development. recently refurbished to a high standard.
ea2 Estate Agency Heritage Court | 8-10 Sampson Street | Wapping | London E1W 1NA t: 020 7702 3456 | f: 020 7702 9168 www.ea2.co.uk | property@ea2group.com
Glamis Road, London E1W 3EE
Orient Wharf, 70 Wapping High Street, Wapping E1W 2NN
Wine Close, Wapping E1W 3RQ
£260 PW
£300 PW
£300 PW
40 Horseferry Road, Limehouse E14 8DF
Lime Close, Wapping E1W 2QP
2 bedroom house situated within this popular West Wapping canal side development.
Trafalgar Court, Wapping Wall, Wapping E1W 3TF River views from this 1 double bedroom gated development.
£330 PW
£340 PW
£350 PW
Campania Building, Wapping E1W 3WD
Riverside Mansions, Milk Yard, Wapping E1W 3SX
Burr Close, Wapping E1W 1ND
£375 PW
£395 PW
£450 PW
1 double bedroom apartment. Close to the City.
2 bedroom apartment. Close to Limehouse Docklands Light Railway.
2 Double bedroom apartment within this popular riverside development.
1 double bedroom apartment. Patio door leading to a terrace with river Thames views.
2 Double bedroom, duplex apartment within this sought after development of Wapping.
1 double bedroom apartment with great views over park land.
2 bedroom duplex apartment, situated within West Wapping.
ea2 Estate Agency Heritage Court | 8-10 Sampson Street | Wapping | London E1W 1NA t: 020 7702 3456 | f: 020 7702 9168 www.ea2.co.uk | property@ea2group.com
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Independent Es
Ellison Apartments, E3
Molines Wharf, E14
£495 pw Furnished Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two balconies, short walk from Mile End station. Available now.
Western Beach, E16
£450 Per Week Stunning refurbished 2 bedroom apartment with river views and outside space. Available now.
Ferguson Close, E14
£359,950 – Leasehold Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan kitchen/ reception, stunning river views. No onward chain.
Mallory Close, E14
Two bedrooms, one bathroom, reception room, separate kitchen, river views. No onward chain.
Langdon House, E14
£239,995 – Leasehold Two bedrooms, one bathroom, reception room with open plan kitchen, rear garden. No onward chain.
City & East Office 020 7790 9832
£339,950 – Leasehold
£177,500 – Leasehold
020 7790 1111 Two bedrooms, one bathroom, reception room, separate kitchen, in need of work. No onward chain.
Canary Wharf Office www.fieldandsons.co.uk 020 7790 1111
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SALES 0207 510 9978 www.rubiconestates.co.uk info@rubiconestates.co.uk
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Basin Approach, Limehouse, E14 • Two bedrooms • Marina views • Second floor • Underground parking
• 24 hour concierge • Two bathrooms • Balcony • 805 square feet
Old Sun Wharf, Limehouse, E14 • Two bedrooms • River views • Terrace • Duplex
£440,000 leasehold
Ionian Building, Limehouse, E14 • One bedroom • 24 hour concierge • Balcony • Underground parking
• Communal gardens • Wood floors • First floor • Open plan kitchen
£330 per week furnished
• Underground parking • Two bathrooms • Concierge • 959 square feet
£620,000 leasehold
Berglen Court, Limehouse, E14 • Two bedrooms • Fourth floor • Marina views • Balcony
• Two bathrooms • Concierge • Underground parking • Wood floors
£430 per week
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Pan Peninsula, Canary Wharf, E13
£639,995
An exclusive and stylish two bedroom apartment set on the 22nd floor in one of Canary Wharfs most desirable developments spanning in excess of 800 sq. ft. comprising reception room with fully equipped kitchen with top of the range integrated appliances, balcony with breathtaking views across the Docklands, en-suite to the master bedroom and main bathroom, both stylish modern suites not to be rivalled. The Pan Peninsula development additionally offers a unique style of modern living with a wide range of on-site facilities.
Pan Peninsula, Canary Wharf, E14
£430.00 per week
Set in one of Docklands most desirable developments this well presented one bedroom apartment is situated on the 5th floor of the East Tower in the Pan Peninsula development, spanning 525 sq ft. The property offers a light and airy reception area with stunning Dock facing views, fully fitted modern kitchen with integrated appliances, a well-equipped stylish bathroom suite. Pan Peninsula offers unique style of modern living with a wide range of on site facilities including.
LETTINGS | SALE S | M A N A G E M E N T | I N V E S T M E N T S Henry Wiltshire Estate Agents 1 – 2 Laybourne House, Admirals Way, London, E14 9UH
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• Situated in Zone 1 on Park Road, overlooking The Regent’s Park • 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments, with en suite bathrooms • 4 & 5 bedroom duplex penthouses, with en suite bathrooms • Balconies and private rooftop terraces • Local property market has strong rental demand • Minutes from the West End shopping and leisure quarter • International level specification with designer fittings • Lift access to all apartments • Gated underground parking • 24-hour concierge • EPC Rating B and C • 40% SOLD
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Flagstaff House, St George £1,250,000 Wharf, London SW8 | £799,950 Leasehold Two bedrooms | Two bathrooms | 24 concierge | Direct River|Thames 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | stunning river views | terrace concierge | views | Superb transport links | Excellent on site facilities exceptional transport links | beautifully interior designed
Ecity, 15 Leonard Street, London EC2A | £549,950 £425,000 Leasehold Short walk| to Old Street Underground | Floor|to ceiling windows with | 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms | private terrace immaculate condition lots of natural light | En suite shower room | Air conditioning | Under 24hr concierge superior specification floor heating || Private development
Streamlight Tower, Providence Square, £600 perLondon week E14 | £480 per week 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms | Large West Facing Terrace | Amazing| Views 1 bedroom | 1 |bathroom | balcony | exceptional specification prestigOver The City and Canary Wharf | Short Walk to Canary Wharf ious development | 24hr concierge | residents gym | moments from City
One Battersea Square,£435,000 LondonLeasehold SW8 | £499,950 River Thames views | Impeccable | Secure covered parking|space 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom | superiorcondition specification | period features fully | Top floor | Lengthy terraces | Beautiful Battersea village location furnished | concierge | moments from tube
Bezier Apartments, City Road,£380 London EC1Y | £595 per week per week 1 Bedroom Bathroom || Spectacular Views Highly Sought After 1 bedroom | 1| 1bathroom stunning views | |exceptional specification | Development | Fantastic Transport Links 24hr concierge | residents gym | moments from Tube/DLR
Kestrel House, St George£875 Wharf, London SW8 | £1,500 per week per week 3 Bedrooms Bathrooms || Beautiful Interior| Design | 24courtyard Hour Concierge 2 bedrooms | 2| 3bathrooms fully furnished peaceful aspect| | Fantastic Location on the River Bank| Stunning City Views moments from Victoria Station & Buckingham Palace
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£1,850,000 F/h Please contact our Forest hill office for more information: Tel: 020 8333 5080 Email: foresthill@acorn.ltd.uk
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Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, SE3 Price ÂŁ1600 per calendar month
Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 1 EPC: D Call Blackheath office on 020 8318 1311 to arrange to view
A stunning, newly converted, two double bedroom apartment located in the Heart of Blackheath Village. Finished off to a very high standard throughout, the property comprises bright light reception room with views through the village, modern fitted kitchen & family bathroom.
Barge Walk, Greenwich Millennium Village, SE10 Price ÂŁ1500 per calendar month
Bedrooms: 2 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 2 EPC: C Call Greenwich office on 020 8858 9911 to arrange to view
With fantastic views over the River Thames this 2 bedroom apartment is modern and spacious. Open plan high spec kitchen reception room. Double bedroom with en-suite shower, single bedroom plus family bathroom. Large enclosed balcony. Concierge and lift access.
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The Paragon, Blackheath, SE3 Guide Price ÂŁ925,000 Leasehold (Share of Freehold)
Bedrooms: 3 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1 EPC: D Call Blackheath office on 020 8318 1311 to arrange to view
A garden level three/four bedroom apartment set within this landmark Grade 1 listed Georgian crescent adjacent to the heath. The Paragon itself is set in its own stunning, parkland-style grounds which this flat has direct access to, also with its own private patio.
Dartmouth Hill, Greenwich, SE10 Price ÂŁ1,085,000 Freehold
Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 1 Bathrooms: 3 EPC: C Call Blackheath office on 020 8318 1311 to arrange to view
Located in a great position just a short walk from the heath, this detached four bedroom, three bathroom house offers stylish living over two floors with the upper floor providing a 46ft open plan living space. Includes programmable lighting, oak flooring and a glass stairway.
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Westcombe Hill, Blackheath, SE3 Price ÂŁ525,000 Freehold
Bedrooms: 4 Receptions: 2 Bathrooms: 1 EPC: D Call Westcombe Park office on 020 8858 6101 to arrange to view
A beautifully presented four bedroom double fronted period house close to Westcombe Park Train Station and bus routes to North Greenwich Tube Station. Benefits include many period features and a large kitchen/breakfast room.
Leyland Road, Lee, SE12 Guide Price ÂŁ760,000 Freehold
Bedrooms: 6 Receptions: 3 Bathrooms: 2 EPC: F Call Lee office on 020 8852 8633 to arrange to view
A stunning six double bedroom semi-detached family home located in a popular road within easy access of Colfes and Riverston Schools, Lee train station and local shops, with Blackheath Village being within a mile radius.
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020 8318 1311 020 8858 9911 020 8858 6101 020 8852 8633
1 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath Village, SE3 0TA 227 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich, SE10 8NB 11 Stratheden Parade, Westcombe Park, SE3 7SX 119 Burnt Ash Road, Lee, SE12 8RA
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Wimbledon Common
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‘A country house in London’ designed by M H Baillie Scott set in secluded grounds of about 0.5 acre with an indoor swimming pool and a hard tennis court Galleried hall • 3 reception rooms • study • conservatory • 6 bedrooms • 5 bathrooms (4 e/s) • wine store • beautiful gardens • discreet driveway • garaging – ER E
Coombe Hill
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An imposing stately Edwardian residence with historical connections set in stunning landscaped grounds of almost an acre on the prestigious Coombe Estate 6 reception rooms • super master suite with sitting room, 2 dressing rooms and terrace • 8/9 further bedrooms • 6 further bathrooms (incl 2 annexes) • swimming pool • garaging – ER F
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Replace the daily commute with an easy stroll, by living in the very heart of the City at Roman House. This magnificent collection of apartments and penthouses is designed for the demands of today’s city-based international lifestyles and cosmopolitan tastes.
• Residents-only gym
• Studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom duplexes and individually designed 3 bedroom penthouses
• 24 hour concierge
• Architecturally significant building, expertly refurbished by Berkeley • Juliet balconies to most apartments; terraces to penthouses
• Luxurious specification includes fully equipped fitted kitchens, engineered timber flooring, underfloor heating • Impressive entrance foyer and lift lobby with feature mosaic • 999 year lease
Luxury Studios, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom residences from £605,000 Sales & Marketing Suite open daily 10am-6pm. Roman House, Wood Street, London, EC2Y 5BA.
The Berkeley Group invests in the skills that keep Britain’s heritage alive Roman House is a refurbished City landmark with many original features. Our Vision. Your Future.
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trong rental yields of around six per cent mean that the new collection of one, two, three-bedroom apartments and ‘uberhaus’ Thames-side apartments at ‘London’s favourite village’, Greenwich Millennium Village (GMV) represent a great investment opportunity. Located just a few minutes from North Greenwich Underground station, offering access to Canary Wharf in two minutes via the Jubilee line, GMV already has a thriving rental market with tenants appreciating the excellent design of the homes and good transport connections. Adjacent to Greenwich Yacht Club, the apartments offer fine river views and a maritime lifestyle. The O2 is within easy walking distance, as is the Thames Clipper and the new cable car service. This new collection is set around landscaped courtyards, with balconies and/or terraces and full height glazing. The high specification includes sleek kitchens with superb quality integrated appliances, luxury tiled and oak flooring and chic contemporary décor. GMV achieves a close-knit sense of community with interlinking tree-lined streets between each neighbourhood and a network of paths and cycleways that also connect to the on site Ecology Park and the Southern Park. There is already a wide range of amenities; a school, a health centre and leisure facilities with a childrens’ nursery opening soon. The Village Square already includes smaller shops and a café. n
West Parkside, SE10 FROM £388,000 LEASEHOLD Greenwich Millennium Village www.gmv.gb.com
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Cool city living An incredible choice of contemporary homes offering village life in the heart of Greenwich! We have a great range of 2 & 3 bedroom apartments, plus superb überhaus apartments, in three exciting new buildings designed by leading architects Jestico + Whiles, all with a fantastic specification.
Prices from £388,000 to £750,000
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Balconies or terraces to all apartments Many with Thames views Eco-friendly Acres of parkland including the fabulous Peninsula Ecology Park • Tranquil riverside setting • Unbeatable transport connections, only 1 stop from Canary Wharf • • • •
Current phase already more than 70% sold. First homes will be ready for occupation in Summer 2014.
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Greenwich Millennium Village is a joint venture between Countryside Properties and Taylor Wimpey in association with the Mayor of London.
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