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Dear Resident, ‘There is pleasure in the pathless woods; there is rapture on the lonely shore; there is society, where none intrudes, by the deep sea and music in its roar: I love not man the less, but Nature more.’ – Lord Byron. I couldn’t agree more with Byron’s ruminations on nature, and this month, to labour the point, Lauren Romano visits one of the local area’s greatest historical attributes, exploring how its garden grows. Taking a tour of the Fulham Palace garden exhibition with curator Miranda Poliakoff, Lauren discovers why its grounds are so special (p. 12). From the nature outside your door, to the nature inside your home, the Journal also meets local florist Luna Stein of Munster Road (p. 16) to discuss the haute couture of flora and bouquets to inspire blushes on 14 February. For the business-minded among you seeking to make new connections in 2014, we have also spoken to Salima Manji (p. 7), SW6’s fairy godmother, in charge of linking up business associates and providing people with a platform to foster new working relationships.

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LOCAL NEWS Keep your finger on the pulse with our round-up of local news

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f you’re looking for a greetings card with more personality than the ones from the rotating stand at the newsagent, then budding local photographer Mia Lapwood has the answer. The enterprising ten-yearold has created a set of floral themed

cards which she sells via her website, mialapwoodphotography.co.uk. Mia first picked up the camera aged just six, when she won her school photography competition with a picture of a squirrel chewing on a hunk of bread in Bishops Park. The same snap made its way into the Hammersmith and Fulham Chronicle after being selected as one of the best photographs of the borough

Just a little crush With St Valentine at large this month, busily scattering amorous tokens all around town, chocolatier Amelia Rope has sent bundles of her heavenly chocolate bars, cubes and truffles to Barley & Sage in Parsons Green. Four new flavours, launched just in time for 14th February, include dark raspberry, dark sea salt, white cherry and toasted coconut flakes and coconut with sea salt, all beautifully wrapped in brightly coloured foil and brown paper and tied with a ribbon. We love the sea salt and lemon, if anyone out there is wondering... Barley & Sage, 34 New Kings Road, SW6 4ST (ameliarope.com) -4-

to mark the 50th anniversary of the Hammersmith Society. Mia fell hook, line and sinker for wildlife photography after a visit to the Wildlife Photography Exhibition at the Natural History Museum. ‘I love all animals and I want to capture them in their natural habitat,’ she tells the Journal. ‘I would most like to photograph a snow leopard or a tiger. I decided to make greetings cards just before Christmas to start my fund for a camera with a zoom lens. I used my Christmas money to get my photos printed on to cards,’ she adds. So, would Mia like to be a photographer when she is older? ‘Definitely, yes! I would tell other people my age who want to be a photographer to always believe in yourself and never give up.’ To see more of Mia’s work and for details on how to order some of her cards, visit mialapwoodphotography.co.uk

An audience with… The first in a series of thought-provoking evenings in aid of veteran charity Stoll kicks off this month. Join Colonel Tim Collins OBE to hear the eve of battle speech he made to the 1st Battalion of the Royal Irish Regiment in Iraq in 2003, before the floor is opened for a question and answer session. All proceeds will go to Stoll. 25 February, 6.30pm-9pm, 446 Fulham Road, SW6 1DT. Tickets £10 (concessions for veterans), call 020 7385 2110 or 07932 683641 to book or email tom.howat@stoll.org.uk

Running rings around Wagner There’s a first time for everything, or so they say. And The Fulham Opera, London’s smallest professional opera company, is very vocal in embracing this mantra. Its Fulham Ring goes full circle this month, having entranced audiences with Wagner’s beast of a composition since 2011. The fringe company will now revive all four acclaimed productions as two complete cycles and perform them in a week, as was Wagner’s original intention. Ambitious? Without a doubt, but don’t miss the opportunity to be mesmerised by this once in a lifetime experience. The First Cycle runs from 9-16 February and the Second Cycle from 23 February – 2 March at St John’s Church, North End Road, SW6 1PB. Check fulhamopera.com for further details and to book tickets Image / Photo by DAVID ILIFF. License CC-BY-SA 3.0

Reminder Hammersmith Bridge will be fully closed in both directions for the weekends of 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23 February from 8am on Saturday to 5am on Monday. The southbound lane will also be partially closed (from 7am-3pm MondayFriday) on weekdays until 28 February. Access will be maintained for pedestrians and the 72, 209 and 609 buses are still running over the bridge during the week.

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Safe as houses Local crime levels fell to an all-time low last year, falling by 15 per cent according to the latest Met Police figures. The statistics reveal that there were 3,295 fewer crimes in the borough in 2013 compared to 2012. This amounts to a 21 per cent reduction in personal robberies and 18 per cent fewer burglaries; vehicle crime is also down 21 per cent.

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Fulham resident Salima Manji is connecting professionals over a dinner table near you. Lauren Romano gets a lesson in mingling from the investment banker turned mumpreneur who is helping high-flyers to network outside the boardroom

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alima Manji is the mother of all Salima tells me. Underwhelmed at the matchmakers. With two children lack of opportunities to meet likeand two businesses to her name, minded professionals in time-pressed the Fulham mum has her work circumstances, Salima spotted a gap in cut out. Her latest business venture, City the market. ‘I could see there was scope Networking Events (think square milers to provide luxury networking events in who want to escape the schmoozing and stylish restaurants and bars,’ she explains. business-card swapping over tray-loads of Salima’s events are open to anyone unidentifiable canapés) launched with a interested in networking and socialising, bang at the end of last year when tickets and unlike the London Dinner Club, they sold out in two days. are not focused on singles. ‘Our events Salima left the City in 2008. Having are perfect for those who love trying new worked as an investment banker for the restaurants and socialising at the same likes of JP Morgan and Credit Suisse, she time; multi-taskers, in other words!’ stockpiled a wealth of networking What advice would Salima give to know-how and decided other mothers looking to be she wanted to share it. their own boss? ‘It’s a Her first venture on constant guilt trip for quitting her desk job all working mothers as was the business of you’re torn between blind dates. City family and career,’ professionals, she admits. ‘It’s regaled on tales important to keep Smile! People remember a warm of disastrous a good work/ smile. Also, dress in colour. People set-ups and life balance; start who wear black do not always make speed-dating, by switching off a memorable impression. A signed up to your phone when colourful scarf or belt jogs become members you’re having dinner people’s memories of the London with the family and Dinner Club in large respond to emails once numbers, all hoping to the kids have gone to bed,’ find love over the Dover she advises. ‘My weekends are sole at Morton’s. The formula was a focused on family time, and when the resounding success (step aside Cilla Black) kids are at school I’m super organised and City Networking Events soon followed. so I can make the most of the hours I ‘I always wanted to start my own have. I try to keep my meetings as local business, and when my children arrived to Fulham as possible so that I’m not that need became even more apparent,’ spending too much time stuck in traffic.’ The events, meticulously planned from Salima’s home, are scattered around Chelsea, Knightsbridge and Mayfair. A stickler for details, Salima selects restaurants for her carefully curated events based on their ambience. ‘I visit the venue in the evening to assess what the lighting is like and decide if the music is too loud. I try to choose places that are informal yet stylish; Bluebird on the King’s a Im se ag el e / Salim Bar, Ch a Manji staurant & Road is the perfect uebird Re Image / Bl

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a break; just being in control. The best advice I’ve ever been given is to keep a close eye on cash flow. Oh, and also treat everyone with respect; that might seem like stating the obvious, but sometimes it’s all too easy to overlook,’ she adds. When she’s not planning her next events and sussing out new venues, Fulham has all Salima needs for a well-deserved bit of down-time. ‘I’ve lived in Fulham for eight years. The area has it all: beautiful parks, quaint cafés, a great football club!’ Having dabbled in dating and succeeded in the socialising spheres, are any new business ventures on the cards for the year ahead? ‘I think I have my hands full enough at the moment,’ she laughs. And with that, right on cue, her phone rings with news of her next soirée.

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The secret to socialising is to keep conversation light, so no talk about politics or religion example of this. After dinner, we retire to the bar, so all my venues must have a good bar.’ The secret to socialising is to keep conversation light, she tells me, ‘so no talk about politics or religion,’ Salima laughs. Socialisers waiting in the wings can begin the hassle-free registration process online. ‘You simply book and pay for the event you’d like to attend. The price for dinner is around £70, so City Networking Events attracts those serious about networking, which eliminates the need to vet members as we always attract highly professional people,’ Salima tells me. And networking is a serious business. ‘You should be constantly increasing your network,’ Salima stresses. Taking her own advice, she is upping the ante on social media channels. ‘I’m fully active on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook; it’s important to reach out to as many customers on different platforms,’ she tells me. Although the prospect of leaving the security of the daily grind to go it alone might not be everyone’s cup of tea, Salima has no regrets. ‘After leaving the City to set up my own businesses I don’t think I could return to working for someone else. I love managing my own time, taking a holiday when I feel I need

The next City Networking Events include a networking lunch at Harvey Nichols (2 February at 12.30pm, £60 ) and a networking dinner at Quaglino’s (27 February at 7.30pm £70). For more details and to register, visit citynetworkingevents.com

For breakfast: Le Pain Quotidien 70 Parsons Green Lane SW6 4HU For a laid-back dinner: Côte 45-47 Parsons Green Lane , SW6 4HH For drinks: The Brown Cow 676 Fulham Road SW6 5SA For beauty: Bob 602 Fulham Road , SW6 9PA ‘The team here have looked after my hair for years!’ For fashion: Deuxième 299 New King’s Road , SW6 4RE ‘I love rummaging around pre-worn designer clothes and accessories’

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THE CALENDAR Diary dates for residents looking for the best events in town

LOCAL 12 February

14 February

18 February – 4 March

Bubbles and blindfolds

The right note

Outside the box

‘If music be the food of love, play on…’ begins Twelfth Night: Shakespeare was on to something there. Raise a toast to St Valentine at Fulham Palace’s Opera at the Palace where young singing sensations from the National Opera Studio will be serenading visitors in the Great Hall. To make the evening an even more memorable occasion, book the option for a three-course meal. Two courses will be served in one of the historic rooms before the concert and you can compare notes on the performance after the curtain call.

Art, by its very nature, is subjective, but the latest mixed exhibition at Box Galleries should have something to catch everyone’s eye; from Mimi Cornes’ bright Pop Art inspired works to David Pilgrim’s colourful depictions of London architecture. Now settled into its new home after a series of south west London pop-ups, Box Galleries provides a platform for accessible contemporary creations and investment collections. As well as advising on current works, home consultations can be arranged to trial an artwork in situ; a try-before-you-buy incentive for the indecisive.

The question of fizz can bring a certain snobbery to the dinner table. Keen to settle the Champagne versus all other sparkling wines debate once and for all, local wine merchant Vagabond is putting drinkers’ palates to the test in its next Blind Taste Off: Champagne et al. Participants must sip numerous mystery tipples and award each one a score; the beverage totting up top marks will be crowned the winner. Lessons on how Prosecco, Champagne and other sparkling wines are made plus how to assess their quality will also be on offer.

£55 concert and dinner, £20 concert only book tickets via the Lyric Hammersmith (lyric.co.uk) 6pm, Bishop’s Avenue SW6 6EA (fulhampalace.org)

Right / Guiding Light to the Stars © Mark Gee (Australia)

£35, 7pm-9pm, 18 Vanston Place SW6 1AX, 020 7381 1717 (vagabondwines.co.uk)

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Until 23 February

28 February – 2 March

The pop father

The sky’s not the limit

Artists of the world unite

Free, to find out more about this year’s competition, visit rmg.co.uk/astrophoto Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ 020 8858 4422 (rmg.co.uk)

From £12-£25, book at artfairslondon.com and receive a two-for-one offer on standard and double tickets. Quote ‘RUNWILD’ when prompted to redeem this offer. VIP preview 27 February, Olympia Grand Hall, W14 8UX, 020 7886 3112 (artfairslondon.com)

Collages, paintings and drawings from one of the founding fathers of Pop Art, Richard Hamilton, go on display at the Tate Modern this month. Influenced by design, television and popular culture, this long-overdue retrospective presents the full portfolio of Hamilton’s work, spanning from the 1950s to his final paintings in 2011. At the centrepiece of the exhibition, the immersive installation Fun House displays movie posters and magazines. Mick Jagger, Bing Crosby and Marilyn Monroe also received the Hamilton treatment and are displayed alongside other contemporary and political subjects. £14.50 adults; £12.50 concessions, Bankside SE1 9TG (tate.org.uk)

To infinity and beyond is but a short tube ride away this month at The Royal Observatory Greenwich’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2013 exhibition. This is the last chance to marvel at Mark Gee’s winning image ‘Guiding Light to the Stars’ of a star-studded Milky Way and other striking snapshots of galaxies millions of light years away. Stargazers should take note: the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2014 competition opened on 16 January.

Art14 London, sponsored by Citi Private Bank, returns to Olympia’s Grand Hall this month. No doubt it will repeat its party trick of showcasing more art than you can shake a paintbrush at. This year it welcomes 170 galleries from 40 countries. Modern and contemporary European art takes centre stage while two curated sections, London First and London Emerge, complement the main offering.

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Installation view of Art13 London, 1-3 March 2013

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The old Bishops of London were a botanising bunch, Lauren Romano learns at the latest exhibition at Fulham Palace, tracing the fascinating history of its gardens

f the Time Team were to turn up on the doorstep of Fulham Palace, they would have a field day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and indeed, two archaeological digs at the site in recent years have done just that. But while the dug-up relics have helped piece together a past long-buried, history lives and breathes above ground in the gardens.

Here, in a shaded spot, the ancient holm oak hunches, groaning under the weight of its old boughs. Allegedly planted by Bishop Grindal in the 16th century, it is the oldest arbour in the grounds and has been designated a Great Tree of London, no less. Its flaying branches, twisted over many centuries, sit propped up by crutches like

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arthritic- riddled limbs, and they creak and whisper wisely in the breeze. One can only imagine the events it must have been privy to over the years. The thieves who made off with Elizabeth I’s silver salt cellar after her visit in 1600 perhaps, or the rogue Suffragette who climbed in through the window of Bishop Winnington-Ingram’s study in the early 1900s. It may even have overheard former resident Bishop Compton directing his head gardener George London as to where to sow his latest consignment of exotic seeds from Virginia in In 1903, Bishop the late 17th century. Winnington-Ingram Certainly the noteworthy spent £347 on two garden trees that remain, of which parties. In the same year he the holm oak is one, have spent £2/11s/11d on nets for carved the Palace a place the tennis court. As a keen in gardening history books. player, he apparently chose Meanwhile, indoors, the his chaplains according to latest exhibition, The Famous their racquet skills and Historic Garden at Fulham Palace, traces the development of the colourful grounds in its many incarnations over the years, with a display of paintings, photographs and artefacts, to commemorate, among many things, 300 years since Compton’s death. The Alan Titchmarsh of his day, Henry Compton, bishop from 1675-1713, was an avid botanist who first gave the garden its botanical gravitas. Although one of his predecessors, Edmund Grindal, made a noteworthy start more than a century earlier, introducing the tamarisk tree to Great Britain and making special deliveries of his early-ripening grapes to Elizabeth I, it was Compton’s green fingers that amassed some 1,000 exotic species. He arranged for the Reverend John Banister (handily, also a botanist) to be posted to Virginia as a missionary and while there he sent back new species of seeds and plants in 1683 and 1688, which attracted famous visitors, among them, collector Sir Hans Sloane and botanist John Evelyn. According to Faulkner’s Fulham, Compton possessed, ‘a greater variety of hardy exotic trees and shrubs that had been seen in any garden in England’. Specimens were so notable that some even made their way into The Sloane Herbarium, the prestigious collection amassed by Sloane, which now resides at the Natural History Museum. As time went by, each successive bishop left his own mark: Bishop Terrick

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restaurant in Mayfair, while two beehives installed at the palace last year have also been a sweet success. The Fulham Palace honey produced by the resident bees won first prize at the 82nd National Honey Show. Back in the imposing, wood-panelled Great Hall, The garden’s whose very floorboards inventory of creak with history, 1869 included curator Miranda 50 pineapple Poliakoff admits that plants while you can’t help but marvel at the bricks and Forward-thinking mortar of the building, it landscaped the Bishop Compton was is all too easy to overlook the estate in the partial to the blossom grounds simply as somewhere for 1760s to create from his Judas tree. ‘The a summer picnic. ‘People don’t open views of late learned Bishop of London pay much attention to the trees, the Thames; eat of the flowers in his salads except to wonder which ones Bishop Blomfield and had a very large plant their children can climb!’ she planted a knot of it against his wall in his laughs in parting. As I wander garden in the garden.’ (Richard through the grounds back to the walled garden Bradley, 1717) hustle and bustle of Fulham around 1831; Bishop Palace Road, the stout black Winnington-Ingram filled The first walnut tree bids me adieu in the moat… the list continues. public croquet too with a portly nod of From tamarisk to tea, ginger to club was formed its crown, while in the magnolia and passion flower to at Fulham Palace distance, the wise old peach, horticulturalists have a lot in the 1980s holm oak waves. If only to thank the Bishops of London for, those trees could talk. but it’s not all about trees and plants. The gardens – all 36 acres of them – have The Famous and Historic Garden also provided ample room for a party or exhibition at Fulham Palace runs until 23 two over the years. Bishop WinningtonApril, Saturday-Wednesday, 1pm-4pm, free Ingram laid on a tea for 1,000 maids at the admission. Fulham Palace: Bishop’s Avenue palace at the request of Queen Alexandra SW6 6EA (fulhampalace.org) to celebrate the coronation of Edward VII in 1902, while the English Church Pageant of 1909 saw 4,000 performers and a 6,000 strong audience descend on The Warren in the palace grounds. After the Second World War, the gardens fell into gradual decline; the greenhouses The mammoth redevelopment plan had sustained bomb damage, and in 1944 is now entering its final phase, with the Ecclesiastical Commissioners took Fulham Palace Trust working hard control of the residences, leasing the to raise £5.5 million over the next garden to the council, which eventually few years to complete the restoration took over the entire site in 1975. Today, of the gardens, the Tudor courtyard steered by the Fulham Palace Trust, and the Great Hall and create a restoration work is well under way. The healthy endowment to support the bothies [shelters] and vinery in palace’s future existence and the the walled garden have been community events and learning refreshed and Bishop Blomfield’s programmes it promotes. Anyone knot garden blooms again. The who wants to help support the vegetable garden completed a restoration can make a donation at: successful first year, supplying fulhampalace.org/get-involved vegetables to The Square

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Natural instinct Luna Stein Florist has been brightening up Munster Road since 1998. Lauren Romano steps inside the emporium of flowers

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hey were queuing down the road,’ Luna Stein’s face creases into a wry smile as she recounts a Valentine’s Day evening a few years ago, when the gentlemen of SW6 arrived at her shop in droves. During the last 16 years she has witnessed many an annual clamour for roses. This morning, however, amid the boxes of flowers newly arrived from Holland is the calm before the storm. ‘When we moved to Fulham and opened the shop I didn’t know a soul. Not a single soul,’ Luna reminisces. Today, her floral arrangements have taken pride of place at the weddings of Middle Eastern royalty and have been used by the bunch-load to decorate high-profile events at the Royal Geographical Society and the Royal Albert Hall. The beautiful bouquets regularly grace the pages of many publications and have made such an impression that Luna is listed as a preferred florist by the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. The former chief newspaper research librarian moved to London from her native South Africa in 1989 and her long-standing

love of flowers led her to take a floristry course at Mary Adams of London. Since then she hasn’t looked back. ‘People underestimate the long hours and the stress that the day-to-day life of a florist brings,’ Luna confides, methodically sorting through the latest delivery of blooms as she does so, busily and intuitively arranging, trimming and decanting into vases. ‘They think it’s all petals and prettiness,’ she says, with a whimsical wave of her cutters. ‘It’s definitely not a career for the millionaire – but I feel so lucky that I get to do what I love and I have some fabulous clients.’ Although many a famous face might cross the threshold, Luna’s lips are sealed. ‘It’s probably a blessing in disguise that I don’t follow popular culture religiously, so I often don’t recognise who people are until after they’ve left. Although, I couldn’t help but notice Scary Spice,’ she laughs (flower power meets girl power, we joke). ‘I treat everyone the same though and create each arrangement with a specific person or occasion in mind.’ The reputation of the small boutique florist evidently precedes itself and it’s not - 16 -

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difficult to see why. Perched on a stool, with a cup of ginger and honey tea, the calming chaos of stems, earthy-scented bulbs and fronds of foliage is an awakening treat for the senses (and the sinuses). Deliveries arrive from Holland every day and Luna prides herself on selecting only the top grade flowers, which she orders in small quantities. Tropical flowers from South America and the eye-catching proteas from Luna’s native South Africa dart into view. Do flowers go in and out of fashion, I wonder; a horticultural haute couture so to speak? ‘There’s a natural progression over time, I think,’ Luna concedes. ‘ I don’t have a trademark “look” as I respond to the wishes of my clients. Flowers are a very personal thing; I have flowers in every room of my house,’ she confides. ‘I like to keep it very simple: a bunch of roses, a few white arum lilies, an orchid.’ And what is the florist’s favourite flower? Surprisingly, Luna admits a penchant for the humble daffodil. ‘It’s just so happy,’ she chuckles, ‘you can’t see one and not smile. I think it stems from my childhood when my mum used to grow them. She told us that we couldn’t pick them as it takes a year to produce just one flower, so naturally we found them fascinating.’

While daffodils might not feature widely in many of bouquets that Luna turns her hand to, does she have a favourite type of commission, I wonder? ‘For me, it doesn’t matter how big or small the occasion – it’s still somebody’s special day. Whether a person walks through the door and spends £10, or whether they ask me to do all the flowers for their wedding, we put the same care and attention into what we produce.’ Throughout her floristry career, there have been countless highlights, which Luna interjects between arranging. These include the not minor matter of delivering flowers to the Queen on her birthday; the South African High Commissioner opening the shop; and being nominated as a top small business in the 2010 Little Red Shop Awards. But while these moments mark a sense of achievement, which Luna recalls happily, you get the feeling that they are incomparable to the day-to-day joy, pleasure and pride that she takes in her work; something she wouldn’t swap for a whole trophy cabinet of awards. For Luna, it is no use trading on a reputation. ‘My philosophy is this...’ she leans forward with a confiding smile, ‘We are only as good as the last bunch of flowers that leaves the shop,’ she says, cutting the twine on a bulbous, and beautiful, bunch of vivid purple hyacinths. Men of Fulham, Luna will see you on 14 February. The Valentine’s Day cut-off date for preorders is 13 February, although customers can still pick up a bouquet on the day. Pop into the shop to find out more about Luna’s work. 157 Munster Road, SW6 6DA 020 7736 4088 (lunasteinflorist.co.uk)

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FOOD & DRINK Exploring SW6 through our taste buds

Tuck in Now that The Great Depression that is January is done and dusted and the ‘dry athletes’ are toasting their month of willpower and water with aplomb, it’s time to emerge from hibernation and reclaim some semblance of a social life. And right on cue, Boma Green has launched a new menu to soak up those lychee martinis, featuring all manner of moreishness, from barbecued pulled pork with homemade coleslaw, to cottage pie with shredded beef shin, and roasted lemon sole with confit turnip. For those still persevering with their health kick, fear not, there’s a quinoa salad with broccoli, kale and toasted pecans. Or, if you want to go the extra mile, nutritionist Maddy Shaw hosts a healthy supper club every month (check the website for future dates). 271 New King’s Road, SW6 4RD 020 7371 0434 (bomagreen.co.uk)

Coffee for dummies Still flummoxed as to how to use the coffee maker that you got for Christmas? The home coffee brewing workshop at Chairs & Coffee could be for you. Budding baristas will receive expert training from Simone, a man who knows his beans. Living in Central America, he worked for a coffee exporting company and has judged barista competitions in Guatemala and El Salvador. Over the course of the session he will give an introduction to coffee, offer advice on how to understand coffee labels and brewing methods and lead a tasting. A deposit of £5 is payable to validate the booking Either pop into the café or call to pay, 18 February 7pm-9pm, from £15. 512 Fulham Road, SW6 5NJ 020 7018 1913

The early bird Step away from the flabby-looking supermarket sandwich – Manuka Kitchen has launched a midweek lunch and early dinner menu for its legion of loyal diners (it was elbows to the ready last time when Team Residents’ Journal ventured there for brunch). Available from Tuesday to Friday from 12-6pm, sit down to either one or two delicious courses from the main menu that won’t break the bank. Bone marrow and saffron arancini? Crispy squid with (seriously addictive) black lime sauce? Or the ambrosial peanut butter, chocolate and pretzel tart? The problem is deciding which to choose. One course for £11.95 or two courses for £14.95 from the main menu 510 Fulham Road, SW6 5NJ, 020 7736 7588 (manukakitchen.com) - 18 -

The idea of “Take Three” is fiendishly simple: focus on three interesting ingredients, which complement one another, then using a modestly stocked cupboard that covers all the necessities (butter and oil, milk, salt and pepper and the odd stock cube), create imaginative, delicious dishes quickly and easily. Here is Ed Sargent of The Beef Kitchen’s take on Take Three...

TAKE THREE

Smoked haddock, Serrano ham & Jerusalem artichokes Ingredients • 1 pack of Serrano ham (if you want to up the ante you can treat yourself to some Ibérico ham. This comes from acorn-fed Iberian black pigs and has a greater depth of flavour and fat marbling than the landrace white pig from which Serrano comes) • 4 good-sized Jerusalem artichokes • 1 fillet of naturally smoked (undyed) haddock

Method

1. Scrub the Jerusalem artichokes thoroughly using a clean scrubbing pad (there’s no need to peel them – the skin has a great nutty taste which works really well with the smoke of the fish) and cut each in half vertically. Cook in salted, boiling water until they are tender enough to slip from the tip of a sharp knife (about 4 minutes). 2. Meanwhile, tear the slices of Serrano ham into mouth-sized pieces (we don’t stand on ceremony here) and set aside. 3. Drain the artichokes and set aside. 4. Remove the skin from the smoked haddock fillet and pin-bone it (you can ask your fishmonger to do this for you – it is definitely the easiest way to do it!). Cut in half laterally so it fits neatly into a saucepan, cover with milk, add a bay leaf and simmer for 6-7 minutes until the flesh becomes firm (if you want to be uber-healthy, you can poach the fish in chicken or fish stock, using a good-quality stock cube). 5. Drain the fish, and when cool enough to handle gently break apart into good sized flakes: something that can easily fit on a fork. 6. In a bowl put all three ingredients together, season to taste, drizzle with a good-quality, punchy olive oil and serve immediately. Ed Sargent is head chef at The Beef Kitchen, a not-for-profit outside catering social enterprise that employs and trains veterans of the Armed Forces. All profits made by The Beef Kitchen are donated to charities committed to helping veterans. To book The Beef Kitchen for your event and to find out more about what it does, visit thebeefkitchen.org or tweet: @thebeefkitchen

Green, lean machine The Power Yoga Company devotees will already be familiar with The Retreat Café. Tucked above its light- filled studios, the bright and airy hub is a temple to all things virtuous, without a whiff of rabbit food. Here, the tempting and everchanging vegetarian menu consists of gluten- free granola, vibrant super salads dotted with pomegranate and fresh figs, freshly pressed juices and guilt free raw truffles. Healthy never tasted so good.

Image / Ed

11-12 Lettice Street, SW6 4EH (thepoweryogaco.com/the-retreat-café)

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SPORT & FITNESS Sports news to get the blood pumping

WAR OF

nations 2014 Capt ai Sam War ns, from L-R: Paul bu O and Pasc rton (Wales), Chris ’Connell (Ireland) al Papé (F , rance) Im Robshaw (England Sergio Parisse (It aly) age: Inph ), Kelly Br o own (Sco , tland)

The Fulham Residents’ Journal guide to the 2014 RBS Six Nations Championship

he 2014 RBS Six Nations tournament will take place in stadiums across Europe and this year will be broadcast to 160 countries worldwide. The tournament takes its roots from the Home Nations Championship, which began in 1883 and was played between England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland. This championship then morphed into the Five Nations tournament in 1910 when France joined the rank of teams. Since 2000, when the tournament became the Six Nations, England, Wales and France have lifted the championship trophy four times each, and Ireland have been tournament winners once. This year, Scotland and Italy will be attempting to each win their first Six Nations title, Wales will look not only to defend last year’s win, but also to pull ahead of France and England with a fifth overall win, and make Six Nations tournament history by

PREVIOUS WINNERS 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

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France Wales Ireland France England Wales Wales

becoming the first team to win a hattrick of championship titles. Wales captain Sam Warburton told the Journal; ‘I’ve always said I’d rather go in to the tournament as a favourite than an underdog, so it’s nice to be in that position.’ Wales’ head coach Warren Gatland seemed cautiously optimistic for his side, but tempered the growing enthusiasm by telling us that his team would, ‘have to take everything one game at a time.’ England, who finished second in - 21 -

last year’s tournament, will be looking to improve their ranking by one this year and regain the title they last held in 2011. France will also be fighting hard to avoid finishing in last place. ‘Last year, we were nice to almost everybody,’ joked captain Pascal Papé. ‘This year will be different. Yes, we are a young team, but we are highly motivated.’ This year’s action kicks off on 1 February, when Wales play Italy at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

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SIX NATIONS TOP FIVE MOMENTS • 1965 – England v Scotland With just seconds left in injury time, England wing Andy Hancock made an epic run of at least 100 yards from well within his own 22 to level the score at 3-3 and deny Scotland what would have been their first victory at Twickenham since 1938. • 1973 – England v Ireland In the midst of the political turmoil of ‘The Irish Troubles’, Scotland and Wales had both refused to travel to Dublin for their matches. England decided to make the journey to Lansdowne Road, despite Anglo-Irish relations being precarious at best. As they ran out onto the pitch, every member of the crowd stood as a mark of respect, showing that rugby could achieve what the politicians could not. • 2000 – Italy v Scotland In their first ever match in the newly-christened Six Nations tournament, Italy defeated Scotland 34-20, with 29 of their points coming from the accurate boot of fly half Diego Dominguez. Although Italy went on to lose their next four games and finish bottom, their moment of glory at Murrayfield prevented England from taking the Grand Slam. • 2005 – England v Wales Gavin Henson’s 75th minute kick off the left-hand touchline at the Millennium Stadium will go down in history as one of the most impressive ever scored in an international fixture. Henson struck the ball beautifully to give Wales the win, 11-9. • 2013 – Wales v England Finales taking place between the two top-ranked teams are always intense, and the 2013 final between Wales and England at the Millennium Stadium. On home ground, and determined to retain their 2012 title, Wales pulled out all the stops to demolish the England defence and win 30-3.

And, on the local pitch... Club culture Hammers 48 vs New Ash Green 0 On a glorious winter’s day, Hammersmith and Fulham Ladies RFC hosted New Ash Green Ladies RFC and were keen to show their visitors just what it means to visit ‘Fortress Hurlingham’. Less than 10 minutes in and the Hammers were awarded a penalty in New Ash Green’s 22. A quick tap followed by successive forward crash balls created the space for Helen Clewer to power over the try line. 5-0 to the Hammers. The Hammers’ second try came from a New Ash Green line out, which was stolen in the air by flanker Kitty Dennis. Quick hands from the rest of the back line, set up winger Charlotte Hammond to sprint down the wing. When Hammond was eventually halted, full back Belinda Wilson was on hand to receive the offload and

sprint 15 metres to the line. A third try for the home side was added shortly afterwards. The final play of the first half saw another try and the apparent crushing of the opposition’s team spirit. Keen not to take their foot off the gas, the Fulham ladies turned to their superior fitness in the second half to press home their advantage. A backs play between the Oman and the Tauchert twins created an opening for prop Caroline Peyrel to charge through, carrying the up-field with pace more akin to a winger than the front row. A subsequent infringement by New Ash Green allowed scrum half Debbie Suen to tack a quick tap penalty and set up Clewer to do what she does best – crash over try lines through a string of failed tackles. Still the home side wanted more. Another break from Clewer left the New

Ash Green defensive line scrambling back towards their own 22. The final two tries of the match went to one of the latest Hammers recruits – super fast winger Poppy Brewer. Brewer’s brace, and the Hammers’ final try, came from a poor kick by New Ash Green which bounced perfectly into the winger’s hands. No support was needed by Brewer who again embarrassed the New Ash Green back line, cruising past with ease to touch down between the sticks for the Hammers’ eighth try. One last conversion from Wilson rounded off an emphatic 48-0 victory for the Hammersmith and Fulham Ladies RFC. See the latest reports from the Men’s 1st XV team at: fulhamrugby.co.uk Words / Kate Jennion

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the classroom An insight into Fulham education

Jeta Zhubi and Lucy Roxburgh celebrating their A level results last Summer © Hammersmith and Fulham Council

Sulivan School set to close After months of tireless and passionate campaigning by teachers, parents, pupils and the local south Fulham community, it has been announced that Sulivan Primary School will be closed and merged with New King’s Primary School after councillors voted to close the school last month. The top performing community school – recently ranked among the best 250 primary schools in the country – will be closed in July 2015 when pupils will be relocated to the newly refurbished New King’s Primary. The council cited low admissions as the reason behind the decision and has said that amalgamation will offer new and improved facilities and access to learning for all pupils. The decision has been met with outrage by headteacher Wendy Aldridge and parents who plan to protest against the closure. At the time of print, the team will take their campaign to 10 Downing Street to deliver a letter on Friday 31 January at 11.30am. What do you think? Follow the dialogue at saveoursulivan.org or Tweet @SaveOurSulivan; read the council’s report at lbhf.gov.uk/fulhamschools

Half term dates A reminder to all parents and residents, that school is out for half term from 17-21 February. (We’re sure that children won’t need their memories jogged).

Top marks The borough’s schools are performing well according to recent statistics published by the Department for Education. Five or more A*-C grades were gained by 66.5 per cent of pupils sitting GCSEs in August, which compares favourably to the inner London average (63 per cent). Pupil’s hard work was particularly evident at Lady Margaret School where 81 per cent of pupils achieved the top pass grades in five or more subjects including English and maths. Lady Margaret School also did well in the A Level stakes along with the London Oratory School, with 30 and 35 per cent of pupils respectively achieving three A Level grades at AAB or higher.

Story time After combining forces (and reading materials) from Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster, the tri-borough library service that now operates across 22 libraries, offers more than a million books for residents to choose from; plenty then, to keep children engaged this half term. Pre-schoolers can take full advantage of the improved facilities too, with story and rhyme time sessions designed for under fives to help improve language and literacy skills. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10.45 to 11.45am (11.30am on Thursdays) at Fulham Library. Tickets are required for all sessions and are issued on Wednesdays. Call 020 8753 3877 for more information. - 24 -

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Structural changes in the area

Planning applications Date registered: 15 January Address: Hurlingham Road Proposal: Pruning of various trees, subject to Tree Protection Order Date registered: 16 January Address: Fulham High Street Proposal: Display of internally illuminated sign Date registered: 14 January Address: Bishop’s Avenue Proposal: Alterations and removal of part of boundary wall fronting Fulham Palace Road elevation and formation of a new entrance door

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Jamie Lester, head of Haus Properties gives the Journal the low-down on the Hurlingham Retail Park

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he recent announcement that Hurlingham Retail Park is being developed into a mixture of retail and residential property comes as another bit of great news for SW6. This shot in the arm will no doubt continue the momentum to transform the riverside area of Fulham into an aspirational area in which to live. We hear of a shortage of property within London, but now Fulham is offering thousands of new homes at developments such as Fulham Reach,

Fulham Riverside, Imperial Wharf and Chelsea Creek among others. The only advice I would give to potential investors is to keep an eye on their investment, as well as their rental yield as the increase in supply could affect this.’ Haus Properties is currently marketing a range of properties (for both sale and rent) in the Fulham and Chiswick areas For further information, please visit hausproperties.co.uk or call 020 7751 0400

Hammersmith & Fulham Council has granted consent for London Newcastle and Royal London Asset Management’s application to build homes, shops and restaurants in Hurlingham Retail Park, Carnwath Road. The development will also include an upgrade to the Thames Path.

Planned roadworks and closures in and around February STREET

PLANNED WORK

DATES

WORKS OWNER

Broughton Road

Transfer power supply from old L/C to new L/C

Until 14 February

Hammersmith & Fulham 020 8748 3020

Daisy Lane

Undertake electrical supplies to new L/C’s

Until 12 February

Hammersmith & Fulham

Fulham Palace Road

Road repairs (standard lane closure to apply; only one lane out of action at a time)

2 February – 21 April

Transport for London 0845 305 1234

Darlan Road

Network operations maintenance and install and replace link box

4-17 February

UKPN East & Lon LTD 0800 028 4587

Harwood Road

Footway repaving on western footway between Effie Road and Moore Park Road. Partial lane closure to be put in place

10 February – 7 March

Hammersmith & Fulham

Kempson Road

Service connections

Until 12 February

National Grid Gas plc 0845 605 6677

Ranelagh Gardens

Construction of foundations for docking points for Cycle Hire Scheme

Until 6 February

Transport for London

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the directory Whether whim or wish, all of the essentials are taken care of in our round up for harmonious living

ESTATE AGENTS John D Wood & Co 287 New King’s Road 020 7731 4223 Knight Frank 203 New King’s Road 020 7751 2400 Marsh & Parsons 105 Moore Park Road 020 7736 9822 Savills 191 New King’s Road 020 7731 9400

Chesterton Humberts ‘Three offices – one great postcode’ 78 New Kings Road 020 7731 4448

Winkworths Fulham and Parsons Green 40 New King’s Road 020 7731 3388 fulham@winkworths.co.uk

Strutt & Parker 701 Fulham Road 020 7731 7100

Haus Properties 99 Wandsworth Bridge Road 020 7751 0400

Belvoir! 632 Fulham Road 020 7736 2786

PROPERTY SEARCH AGENT Penn Holmes London Ltd ‘SW6 ladies Katie and Francesca specialise in buying properties for their clients here in Fulham.’ 55 Langthorne Street 07884 180480 07989 746499

FASHION Essam Guenedy 267 New King’s Road 020 7371 8010

Marc Wallace 261 New King’s Road 020 7736 6795

Katie & Jo 253 New King’s Road 020 7736 5304

Iceblu 24a New King’s Road 020 7371 9292

Claudia Sebire 136 Fulham Road 020 7835 1327

Mania Mia 307 New King’s Road 020 3441 1003

Zaeem Jamal ‘Luxury, hand-embroidered evening gowns decorated with radiant gem stones.’ 309 King’s Road 020 7100 2072

HEALTH & BEAUTY BEAUTY

Space NK 205 New Kings Road 020 7736 6728

hair salon

pharmacy

spa

boutique

guest house

luxury

Gina Conway 612 Fulham Road 020 7731 7633

Palace Pharmacy 331 Fulham Palace Road 020 7736 3034

Amara Spa 18-20 Fulham High Street 020 7384 9111

hotels b&b

Fulham Thames Walk B&B 91 Langthorne Street 020 7381 0198

La Reserve Hotel 422-428 Fulham Road 020 7385 8561

Fulham Guest House 55 Wandsworth Bridge Road 020 7731 1662 - 26 -

Millennium & Copthorne Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road 020 7565 1400

HOME INTERIOR DESIGN Alice Leigh Design 12 Parkville Road 07801 823953 (aliceleigh.co.uk)

Caroline Fooks Design

WOOD FLOORING Bembé UK Ltd ‘German craft since 1780.’

Unit 13 Sulivan Enterprise Centre Sulivan Road 020 7386 5772 (carolinefooksdesign.com)

315-317 New King’s Road 020 7371 9090

schools & nurseries Chelsea Independent College 517-523 Fulham Road 020 7610 1114

Godolphin and Latymer School Iffley Road 020 8741 1936

Latymer Upper School 237 King Street 0845 638 5800

Eridge House Preparatory School 1 Fulham Park Road 020 7371 9009

Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road 020 7731 2581

L’Ecole des Petits 2 Hazlebury Road 020 7371 8350

Fulham Cross Girls’ School Munster Road 020 7381 0861

Kensington Prep School 596 Fulham Road 020 7731 9300

Millie’s House Nursery & Pre-School 163 New King’s Road 020 7731 0440

Fulham Prep School 200 Greyhound Road 020 7371 9911

Lady Margaret School Parsons Green 020 7736 7138

Parayhouse School New King’s Road 020 7751 0914

essentials childcare

Fulham Nannies 69 Stephendale Road 020 7736 8289

cleaner

Vanston Dry Cleaning/ Laundry 1 Vanston Place 020 7381 3609

post office Fulham Road Post Office 815 Fulham Road 0845 722 3344

plumber

The London Oratory School Seagrave Road 020 7385 0102 The Moat School Bishop’s Avenue 020 7610 9018 Thomas’s Fulham Hugon Road 020 7751 8200

luxury services EVENTS

Sweetapple Heating & Plumbing ‘Local Gas Safe registered plumbing and heating engineers, offering a 24 hour service’ 130 Stephendale Road 020 7371 0409 07889 184146 (sweetappleplumbing.co.uk)

Sinclair House School 159 Munster Road 020 7736 9182

Addoastra ‘A boutique event management company based in London but operating throughout the country’ 20 Reporton Road 020 3689 4585 (addoastra.com)

florist

Town and County Flowers 131 Wandsworth Bridge 020 7736 4683 - 27 -

printing

Paramount Press Ltd 129 Munster Road 020 7731 0900

stationer

Perry’s 777 Fulham Road 020 7736 7225

travel

The Ultimate Travel Co. 25-27 Vanston Place 020 7386 4646

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1 SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOUSE WITH PRIVATE GARAGE hestercombe avenue, sw6 Reception room ø kitchen/dining ø 4 bedrooms ø dressing room ø 2 bathrooms ø garage ø south facing garden ø 244 sq m (2,626 sq ft) ø EPC=E

Savills Fulham Justin Theobald jtheobald@savills.com

020 7731 9420 Guide £2.55 million Freehold

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1 FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME ON THE CHELSEA BOARDERS rumbold road, sw6 Open plan double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom suite ø 4 further bedrooms ø 2 further bathrooms ø cloakroom ø cellar ø garage ø south-west facing garden ø 212 sq m (2,282 sq ft) ø EPC=D Guide £2.575 million Freehold

Savills Fulham Emma Stead estead@savills.com

020 7731 9420

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1 SPACIOUS MAISONETTE ON THE POPULAR PETERBOROUGH ESTATE chiddingstone street, sw6 Reception/dining room ø kitchen ø master suite with steam room ø 2 further bedrooms ø further bathroom ø 123 sq m (1,324 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Savills Fulham Sarah Lloyd sjlloyd@savills.com

020 7731 9420 Guide £1.425 million Leasehold, approximately 150 years remaining

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1 A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FULLY EXTENDED FAMILY HOME atalanta street, sw6 Reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø master suite ø 3 further bedrooms ø further bathroom ø shower room ø cloakroom ø garden ø eaves storage ø 172 sq m (1,851 sq ft) ø EPC=D Guide £1.625 million Freehold

Savills Fulham Alfie Baldwin abaldwin@savills.com

020 7731 9420

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STUNNING FAMILY HOME IN THE HEART OF MUNSTER VILLAGE bronsart road, sw6 4 bedrooms ø double reception room ø open plan kitchen/dining area ø south facing garden ø excellent storage throughout ø 143 sq m (1, 539 sq ft) ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=C

Savills Fulham - Bishops Park Kate Rotheram krotheram@savills.com

020 7578 9051

Unfurnished £875 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* *£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

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STUNNING, IMMACULATE, NEWLY REFURBISHED FAMILY HOUSE tournay road, sw6 Master bedroom with built in wardrobes and en suite ø 4 further bedrooms ø 3 further modern bathrooms ø 3 reception rooms ø bespoke kitchen ø Marcus Barnett designed garden ø utility room ø WC ø 231 sq m (2,485 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=C

Savills Fulham Milly Webb mwebb@savills.com

020 7731 2692

Unfurnished £1,700 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* *£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.

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Fulham Road SW6 £2,950,000 This superb five-bedroom, mid terrace family house is offered in excellent condition and conveniently located on the border of Fulham & Chelsea. This stunning period property is beautifully presented throughout, with elegant accommodation arranged over four floors. Finished in a contemporary style, the house includes two impressive raised ground floor reception rooms, complete with beautiful wooden flooring, fireplaces and access out to a south facing balcony. Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.

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Waterford Road SW6 £2,250,000 This rare and impressive four-storey townhouse is located on the desirable Moore Park Estate, moments from the Chelsea/ Fulham border. The accommodation comprises a large ground ﬂoor kitchen with stunning glass extension leading out to a private garden, a beautiful 28ft drawing room with balcony, a stunning master bedroom with en suite bathroom, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Beneﬁts include a separate utility room, a garage and off street parking. Share of Freehold. EPC=C. Joint Sole Agent.

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Sailmakers Court SW6 £1,925,000 This superb penthouse apartment is presented in exceptional condition throughout with incredible views of the Thames. The accommodation includes a breathtaking reception room with a conservatory area overlooking the river, a large eat-in Bellini kitchen, a master bedroom with en suite shower, three further double bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms and a further WC. The property also beneﬁts from underﬂoor heating and secure off street parking. Leasehold. EPC=C.

FULHAM: 020 7736 9822 sales.ful@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Burlington Lodge Studios SW6 ÂŁ1,395,000 Having undergone an extensive programme of careful and sympathetic refurbishment, this spacious home is in superb condition throughout. The enormous reception room is ďŹ&#x201A;ooded with natural light and cleverly designed to offer comfortable living space. The large master bedroom suite boasts a walk through dressing room and en suite bathroom with roll top bath. The property offers a further double bedroom with en suite and plenty of storage throughout. Share of Freehold. EPC=F.

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King’s Road SW6 £1,350,000 This beautiful property provides bright, spacious and flexible accommodation over three floors. With its own ground floor entrance on Holmead Road, the apartment comprises a modern bespoke kitchen, large first floor triple aspect reception room with natural limestone floor, a balcony and a 32ft decked roof terrace. The upper floors offer an additional reception room/bedroom flooded with a balcony, two bathrooms and a stunning master bedroom complete with retractable glass roof and paved terrace. EPC=F. Sole Agents.

FULHAM: 020 7736 9822 sales.ful@marshandparsons.co.uk

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ÂŁ2,250,000 - Sold An outstandingly presented, double fronted, four bedroom home in a highly desirable Fulham location. This distinctive property has An outstanding freehold house situated on the exclusive Moore Park Estate, just off the New Kings Road. recently been professionally redesigned and refurbished to the highest specification; offering a unique 1832 sq ft contemporary interior. Having undergone a meticulous and immaculate refurbishment, the internal accommodation is well designed and planned accommodation is spread over four equally impressive floors.

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Tournay Road, Fulham, SW6

Waterford Road, Fulham, SW6

£1,595,000

£2,250,000 - Sold A seriously individual and stylish, five bedroom Victorian end terrace offering excellent accommodation throughout. Tastefully arranged An outstanding freehold house situated on the exclusive Moore Park Estate, just off the New Kings Road. over three floors and having recently undergone an exacting refurbishment with the finished product ‘boho beautiful’. Having undergone a meticulous and immaculate refurbishment, the internal accommodation is well designed and planned accommodation is spread over four equally impressive floors.

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Albany Mansions, Battersea Park SW11 2 bedroom flat with views of Battersea Park

A stylish and charming top floor flat in this very popular mansion block on Albert Bridge Road overlooking the park and London roof tops. With spacious living accommodation, contemporary kitchen and bathrooms, including an en suite. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, porter. EPC rating D. Approximately 88 sq m (944 sq ft) Share of freehold Guide price: ÂŁ1,250,000 (RVR140008)

KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea battersea@knigthfrank.com 020 3597 7670

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Westover Road, Wandsworth SW18 Sought after address

A handsome period house with a 70ft south facing garden offering well balanced family accommodation. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), double reception room, kitchen/dining/ family room, downstairs cloakroom/utility room, cellar, home office/studio, garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 237 sq m (2,551 sq ft) Freehold Asking price: ÂŁ2,300,000 (WND130221)

KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 7768 0993

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Cannons Estate Agents are pleased to present this beautifully appointed ultra modern one bedroom property set on the first f loor of this fantastic contemporary development.

Cannons Estate Agents are proud to present to the market this stunning three double bedroom f lat situated on the first f loor of this beautiful red brick Victorian property in the highly sought after area of Parsons Green.

£335,000

£825,000

PERhAm RoAd, W14

ALdER LodGE, sW6

Cannons Estate Agents are excited to present to the market this stunning one bedroom flat situated on the first floor of this imposing Edwardian conversion. Boasting period features, an original cast iron fireplace, solid wood flooring, invisible skirting board heating, integrated kitchen units, a balcony and high ceilings.

Cannons Estate Agents are please to present to the market this beautiful three bedroom apartment located moments from the River Thames situated on the second floor (with lift) of this prestigious building next to Fulham Football Ground. Benefitting from river views, gym and porter.

£375 p/w

£650 p/w

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To LeT Exceptional five bedroom, four bathroom, contemporary apartment offering panoramic river views, amazing lateral entertaining and living spaces, two south west facing private balconies, allocated underground car park space and perfectly located in sought after Imperial Wharf development close to the amenities of the King’s Road and Chelsea. The property further benefits from being bright and airy, as well as having wooden floors, double glazing, ample storage and state of the art features throughout. Viewing Strongly recommended. AVAilAble immediAtely – UnfUrniShed/fUrniShed.

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FULHAM Residents’ Journal

PROPERTY WATCH Experts share their invaluable knowledge and shine a light on local property news

Image / Chiddingstone Street

Image / New Kings Road

A positive outlook Emma Stead and Sophie Curtis from Savills Fulham office discuss sales and lettings in the area Emma Stead, director at Savills Fulham comments:

n exceptional year for Fulham, 2013 saw an outstanding price growth of 20 per cent. The area is increasingly seen as a hybrid between central and south west London, reflecting the best attributes of both markets at a price point between the two. Next year, we expect the area will benefit from even further interest, as astute buyers make the most of more affordable prime property prices than those in central London. For comparison, prime property in Fulham costs roughly a third on a likefor-like property in core Knightsbridge. Fulham’s ongoing ultra-gentrification is continuing to draw

international interest, and we expect their already substantial share of the market to increase further in the year ahead. Wealthy buyers from Europe and the Commonwealth countries are particularly determined to buy in Fulham, attracted by excellent schools and the quality of beautiful family homes available. While the Peterborough Estate remains one of the most prestigious, another popular, emerging area is Bishops Park, reflected in Savills’ decision to open an office there last year. In 2014, we’re expecting to see lower stock and high demand for family houses that Fulham is so well renowned for. A new to the market 4/5 bedroom end-ofterrace Lion House on one of the premier roads on the Peterborough - 48 -

Estate, Chiddingstone Street, is set to be popular with buyers, and is on the market for £2.895 million. The core market also looks set to take off this year, and we’ve already seen increased interest in Fulham’s flat market. Both British and overseas buyers are seeing an opportunity to upsize in the area, with 57 per cent of buyers citing this as their reason for purchasing. Also on Chiddingstone Street, the three bedroom apartment (pictured above and right) offers 1,300 sq. ft. of lateral accommodation, with a steam room in the master en suite, on the market for £1.425 million. On a separate note, this year our office’s chosen charity is the Thomas’s Schools Foundation, an independent charity providing educational and extracurricular opportunities for the children in the local communities of the four Thomas’s London Day Schools. We’re looking forward to supporting this great cause, with a number of our staff also volunteering and spending an hour a week at a nearby school.

Sophie Curtis, associate director at Savills Fulham Lettings comments:

he Fulham lettings market has experienced a number of changes over the past year, with rising property prices and an increase in international applicants widening the typical profile of tenants in the area, and, as a result, increasing demand for different types of property. Attitudes towards renting have been encouraging, with nearly 30 per cent of our tenants renting simply because they prefer it, and the forecast for the future is also positive. Outer Image / Edenhurst Avenue prime London values are expected to rise by 2.5 per cent during 2014, and and quality of semi-detached and from mid March for £2,750 per week, by 20.4 per cent to 2017. and with its stunning interior design Due to the buoyant property market terraced houses available. The feel of the area fits in nicely with this, and an ideal location close to the a number of landlords decided 2013 offering a perfect balance between Hurlingham Club, we expect it to was a good time to sell. This had two suburbs and the city. Central London garner a lot of interest. main knock-on effects. The first was A change we’ve seen a number of tenants more recently is increased were forced to relocate, Due to the buoyant property demand for one to three giving us a higher bedroom flats, primarily for number of applicants market a number of landlords corporate relocations and than expected close to decided 2013 was a good time to sell young professionals. This is the end of the year. The echoed in our statistics, which second was three of our is just a stone’s throw away, but SW6 show 48 per cent of our tenancies in tenants purchased the property they still has a classic village feel. 2013 were due to relocation. These were renting from their landlords, a Edenhurst Avenue is a prime tenants are typically looking for the testament to the concept of ‘try before example of a family rental best in class mid-market properties, you buy’. property, offering 4,219 sq. ft. of conveniently located for transport Fulham’s typical rental properties accommodation, including six double links and the restaurants and bars of – family homes – remained as popular bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms the Fulham Road. as ever last year. They’ve always been and off-street parking. It is available A first floor flat on the New Kings key to the area thanks to the quantity Road is a perfect example of the kind of flat these tenants typically favour (pictured above left), with an open plan living room and kitchen, ideal for entertaining, as well as two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a modern bathroom. The flat is currently on the market with us for £450 per week, and will be available from the beginning of March. Savills Fulham, 191 New King’s Road, SW6 4SW 020 7731 9400 (savills.co.uk)

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The only way is up Antony Rizzo and David McLaughlin of Cannons Estate Agents and branch manager Curtis Myton, a certified member of ARLA who is also NFOPP qualified, reveal what the 2014 property market holds

ince opening three years ago, neighbours are doing,’ lettings manager knowledge that after each long term Cannons on Fulham Palace Curtis Myton adds. ‘It’s not uncommon tenancy they will have enjoyed growth Road has witnessed the ebb now to walk down a road and see one in their property’s value.’ and flow of the property basement development going on there, It’s not uncommon for Cannons market in the area, delivering expert another one a few doors down, then a to receive three or four offers for a knowledge to clients far and wide. loft conversion taking shape opposite. well-presented one bed, and for the ‘The market is on the increase with It’s almost like a chain reaction.’ landlords to have their pick of tenants. no indication that it’s going to slow The private rental sector is ‘There is a lack of stock in the area down anytime soon,’ Antony Rizzo continuing to go from strength to and buyers and tenants are willing to begins confidently. ‘London property strength too with many more buy to pay more for the finished product, prices received a massive 12 per cent let investors looking to snap up high something that they can move straight growth in 2013, with many properties quality refurbished properties. ‘While into,’ Antony says. Cannons have sold in Hammersmith the resurgence in the sales market ‘My advice to people looking to rent and Fulham achieving up to an means many more people are buying in the area is to be prepared and come increase of 20 per cent, smashing in Fulham, there continues to be a with your debit card! It’s not a market previous street sold price anymore when you can view 25 records,’ he adds. or 30 flats and then go home Be specific with your search ‘There are a lot of and make a pie chart,’ Curtis and when you do see something that developers looking to invest laughs. ‘Know what you want you like just take it because in Fulham but also many and be specific with your search residents are choosing and when you do see something it won’t be there next week to develop their own that you like just take it because homes, and with the added building large influx of Europeans joining it won’t be there next week.’ works we are seeing massive gains. the rental market who are moving ‘The prognosis for 2014 is definitely Digging down into the basement can to London for work and enjoying healthy and buoyant. Fulham’s add an extra £300 per sq. ft. onto a the affluent lifestyle that the local excellent amenities and the residential, property,’ David admits. ‘I think a area provides,’ Curtis explains. ‘Due family feel continue to prove a big pull lot of other areas have been overto the increases in capital gains that for buyers,’ Antony concludes. developed already but SW6 still offers landlords are currently enjoying, they 189 Fulham Palace Road, W6 8QX development potential.’ are motivated to secure better tenants 020 7381 2184 ‘People are instilled with who will look after their property (cannonsestateagents.co.uk) confidence when they see what their for two or more years, safe in the

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