Fulham Residents' Journal October 2016 by Runwild Media Group

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SEPTEMBER 2016 • ISSUE 46

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Dear Resident, Welcome to our October issue, which is all about our favourite thing: gastronomy. In this edition, there’s all the local food news from page 14, a review of Peruvian restaurant Chicama on page 13, and on page 16 and 17 we get some unbeatable tips and recipes from Fulham’s top bakers, just in time for National Baking Week from 17 October. We then take on the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom with the help of professional dancer Karen Hardy (p. 20-21), and we refuse to admit that summer is long gone as we take a look at the brightest and boldest gym gear around (p. 19). If that isn’t enough, we also speak to local resident and clockmaker Julius Schoonhoven about turning back time on page 33. Enjoy!

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[LOCAL INTEREST]

COMMUNITY SPIRIT Fulham Good Neighbours has been awarded £1,000 by Westfield Community Grants panel. Along with seven other local organisations, including the Hammersmith and Fulham Volunteer Centre and the London Sports Trust. The charity, which supports and helps the elderly and vulnerable to live independently and contribute to society, has received funding to help continue its community projects. fulhamgoodneighbours.org

FOREST FOLK NURSERY Little Forest Folk, London’s first full-time outdoor nursery is making its way to the magical setting of Fulham Palace. The nursery, founded by Leanna Barett, already has two other sites and an Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’. Whether it’s preparing recipes in the mud kitchen, building dens or outdoor mathematics, Little Forest Folk sees exposure to the natural world as an integral part of learning. Fulham Palace Gardens, Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA or drop off at Cuckoo Hibou,181 New King’s Road, SW6 4SW, littleforestfolk.com

QUICK ON THE DRAW The Society of Fulham Artists and Potters is holding its next workshop on 21 October with portrait artist Kathy Barker that will teach attendees the ins and outs of creating a portrait masterpiece. With tutor demonstrations in the morning, a scribbling warm up exercise, line work, observing measurements and angles and working with charcoal and pastel, the packed day has all bases covered so grab your materials and get started. See website for more information, sofap.co.uk / kathybarker.co.uk

[NEWS]

NOTEBOOK

Keep your finger on the pulse with our round-up of local news TOP DOG Thomas’s school has been pretty busy over the last year, raising an incredible £78,000 for its charity of the year, Canine Partners. Throughout the year, the school has held a series of fundraising events from selling ice creams to quiz nights and even a dog show. The charity, which changes the lives of people with disabilities through specially trained dogs, is extremely grateful for the funds over the last year, which is vital to the work it does. thomas-s.co.uk/fulham-home / caninepartners.org.uk

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THE HE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL

GHOST TOWN

Danish brand Bang Bang Copenhagen is injecting some creative quirkiness into kids’ clothing this month. Inspired by a mix of origami and modern streetwear, this brand doesn’t conform to the traditional girlie pinks and boyish blues. Bang Bang Copenhagen is all about wacky appliquéd designs with fun patterns and prints – think bunny ears, bird wings with feathers and panda faces. What’s not to love? alexandalexa.com

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KIDS’ CORNER ORNER

With four years of events under its belt, Friends of South Park’s Haunted Haus Halloween get-together is a guaranteed great day out. Teaming up with Haus Properties, this year’s event will follow the same format as last year that saw more than 200 children turn up. Grab your trick or treat trail map, pick up ghostly prizes along the way and head towards the Haunted Haus Party. 3pm-5pm, 29 October, friendsofsouthpark.co.uk

Treats and family-friendly events for parents and kids this October Below: Fairisle Tank Top, £37

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THE COMEBACK KID Trotters is going back to basics this season with its range of traditional styles and designs. With smart and simple classic woollen tank tops, coats and cashmere jumpers making a comeback, we’d forgive you for being a bit excited about winter approaching. We think this is a look that Prince George would be proud of, so naturally, we’re big fans. 34 King’s Road, SW3 4UD, 020 7259 9620, trotters.co.uk

If you’re looking for a way to get the whole family out and about this month, head to Fulham Palace for the Apple Day Celebration. To mark the harvest, visit the Palace’s apple orchard, where you’ll find the Walled Garden. Look out for displays of apples, tastings, demonstrations, storytelling and live music as well as food and drink stands to satisfy the whole family. Free, 11am-3pm, 9 October, Fulham Palace, Bishop’s Park, Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA, 020 7736 3233, fulhampalace.org

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M O N DAY

CLIMBING THE WALLS

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KIDDING AROUND

If you want to make sure the kids stay active while you’re at work, look no further than Clip and Climb and Chel-ski for a fun-filled day of, you guessed it, climbing and skiing. Simply drop them off at 9.45am with a packed lunch and lots of energy and pick them up at 3pm to hear all about their active adventures. For children from five upwards, this is the perfect way to tire them out and stop you climbing the walls. £100 per child per day, call to book, 9.45am-3pm, 24 October, 19 Michael Road, SW6 2ER, 020 3829 6961, clipnclimbchelsea.co.uk

Keep the kids entertained throughout October half term, for the whole week, with our timetable of fun activities, classes and outdoor adventures EMILY ADAMS

T H U R S DAY

F R I DAY

We can’t guarantee sunshine and rainbows on an October day, but we can ensure a more than interesting place to shelter from the rain. Gambado offers you a high-quality, safe, family indoor soft play area, where children can run wild and be free while you sit back and enjoy a cuppa in the café. 7 Station Court, Townmead Road, SW6 2PY, 020 7384 1635, gambado.com

For a more relaxed and super educational Friday morning, head along to Fulham library for its under-fives’ storytime session. Or if your little one isn’t quite that little anymore, explore the library anyway and see what’s on offer for your own storytime. 10.45am-11.45am, Friday 28 October, Fulham Library, 598 Fulham Road, SW6 5NX, 020 8753 3877, lbhf.gov.uk/libraries

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HALF TERM 2016

T U E S DAY

W E D N E S DAY

If your child is a more into getting creative than scaling mountains and skiing down them, send them to a Token Studio class. Its Junior Art and Design course takes place every Tuesday and Wednesday from 4.30pm, and each time, they’ll experiment with a new theme. From fashion design to drawing and sewing, every activity helps develop your child’s creativity. £22 for a taster session or £200 for a 10 week programme, 694 Fulham Road, SW6 5SA, 020 3490 8910, tokenstudio.co.uk

There’s nothing more satisfying than crunching through fallen leaves on a crisp autumn day and Fulham has more than its fair share of parks and gardens to explore. You could go to the playground in Hurlingham Park or the wide expanse of Eel Brook Common and Bishops Park. If you want 10 acres of landscaped sensory gardens, head to Imperial Wharf or go for one of the smaller options like Normand Park – there’s plenty to keep the kids occupied. Visit lbhf.gov.uk for more information on local parks and greens

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S U N DAY

A TOKEN GESTURE

PARK LIFE

THE BEST OF FRIENDS

FEELING CRAFTY

If you’ve followed us step by step, you might be feeling a little bit weary and in need of a lazy Saturday, so we suggest heading to one of Fulham’s many family-friendly haunts such as Bloom, for a relaxed lunch. Located on Fulham Palace Road, Bloom is just minutes from the park and playground but also features a small playroom at the back to welcome mums with babies and prams. 399 Fulham Palace Road, SW6 6TA, 020 7371 0662, mybloom.co.uk

Halloween has arrived so its time to get celebrating. Fulham Palace is inviting you along for frightening face painting and alarmingly scary arts and crafts. Bring along a pre-carved pumpkin and any musical instrument or noisy object you can find to scare away those ghouls and join in with the parade. Free, 2pm-4.30pm, 30 October, Fulham Palace, Bishop’s Park, Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA, 020 7736 3233, fulhampalace.org

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[HALLOWEEN]

FRIGHTFULLY GOOD

It’s the month of Halloween and there’s something spooky going on at Fulham Palace DYLAN MAGUIRE

hat would Halloween be without an element of terror, and where’s the oldest and possibly the spookiest place in Fulham? A certain Palace that’s more than 1,300 years old might be the answer. Legends of tunnels, dungeons and ghosts already surround it and this Halloween it’s opening its doors once again, to both adults and children, to let you experience the ghoulish goings on for yourself. This year however, the Journal has been given a sneak peek at the happenings in what has been the Bishop of London’s house since 704. Now it wouldn’t be right to let you in on all the spine-chilling tales – we’ll let you discover most of them on the grand tour itself, at night, of course – but we can give you a little preview of what’s to come. Read on, if you dare. Fulham Palace and its outbuildings has always been a jigsaw puzzle through time, of Georgian, Victorian and Tudor elements, from the courtyard, to the Great Hall and the Porteus Library. Many different people have lived and died

within its walls and may be the reason our ghoulish friends love to descend upon it so much. During the Reformation of the 16th century, Fulham Palace became a place of torture and imprisonment.

“Legend has it that the ghost of Catholic Bishop Edmund Bonner still haunts the Palace” Allegedly, below the stairs and near the servant’s hall, you’d have found a coal cellar that was used as a dungeon. In one instance, a weaver named Thomas Tomkins was imprisoned in the dungeon and brutalised by the Catholic Bishop Edmund Bonner. He was due to be burnt at the stake in 1555, but just before it was due to take place, he was tortured in the Great Hall. Legend has it that the ghost of Bonner still haunts the Palace.

When the Palace first opened to the public in 1992, there were three cats who lived in the grounds and buildings. The cat who lived indoors would often follow staff around the corridors but it would never go upstairs with them, always choosing to wait for them to return to the foot of the stairs. Do animals know something we don’t? Late one night, when the grounds were locked to the public, a security guard apparently had a haunting encounter with a woman in a long flowing dress. When he asked, “What are you doing here?” she replied, “I live here,” before disappearing in front of his eyes. With ghostly apparitions, mysterious sightings and the sound of footsteps in an empty hallway, who knows what might go bump in the night on the Fulham Palace Ghost Tour. Booking essential for both tours. Young People’s Ghost Tour, £10, 30 October, 12-16 year olds. Adult Ghost Tour, £20, 31 October. For more information, please visit fulhampalace.org

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[FOOD & DRINK]

EAT YOUR HEART OUT

Autumn brings with it cooler weather, so this month we encourage you to wrap up, grab a cuppa and indulge in some hearty, warming food. In the next few pages join us on a trip to King’s Road’s newest arrival Chicama, find out all the latest food news in Fulham and dust off your apron’s as we prepare for National Baking Week. Stick the kettle on, sit back, and settle in for our food and drink special.

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[RESTAURANT REVIEW]

PLENTY OF FISH

The Journal heads to the coast of Peru, without leaving the King’s Road BETHAN REES

he night I visited Chicama is now known as the night I used up all my mobile data via Google search. The menu is filled with words I don’t understand. Trying to keep up appearances as the professional and experienced restaurant goer, my hand is resting on my lap, iPhone also present. My guest scrolls his eyes down the offerings. “What is aji amarillo?” After a moment’s silence, a few sly taps and a glance down I reply: “Obviously, it’s the bright orange chilli, native to Peru, which is the cornerstone of its cuisine.” Anticipating the next question, while my guest sips on his Chelsea’s Tea (Tanqueray and sencha, vanilla, pineapple and oriental meringue), I speedily type in to the search engine “huancaina sauce”. Like clockwork, he asks: “What’s huancaina sauce?” Smugly, I respond: “It’s a sauce made from the aforementioned aji amarillo and queso fresco – a Mexican white cheese.” Phew, I think I got away with that. Chicama is the new opening from the masterminds behind the adored Marylebone eatery, Pachamama. Named after a coastal town in Peru, Chicama differs from its sister restaurant in one main way; it doesn’t serve any meat, only fish – making it the perfect place for pescatarians. With head chef Erren Nathaniel at the helm, I know I’m in safe hands; he’s

previously worked at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught and 28:50. It’s still warm enough to sit outside when I dine at Chicama, and although on the King’s Road, it’s location is ever so tucked away that you can enjoy people-watching while not being hit by fumes from cars and loud motorists. While perusing the menu, we nibble on Padrón peppers, seasoned perfectly with chunky rock salt. Next up, we try another snack – popped corn monkfish cheeks with the aji amarillo that were crunchy on the outside, yet beautifully soft on the inside. Trying to choose a highlight of the meal is like trying not to take more than one morsel of cheese from the staff that offer tasters in Waitrose – it’s really

difficult. However, the stars of the show have to be the following: blackened octopus with confit potatoes and sundried tomato chimichurri, which was as much a feast for the eyes as it was the tastebuds. It was so easy to be charmed by the perfectly curled, artistically charred and tender tentacles. The sea bass ceviche served in orange tiger’s milk with heritage tomato and pickled onion is also worth a mention. It’s the ideal balance between refreshing, tart and savoury. Chicama is the spot to go to for vegetarians, pescatarians, or anyone who likes devilishly good food. 383 King’s Road, SW10 0LP, 020 3874 2000, chicamalondon.com

[NEWS]

FOOD & DRINK

Warning: the following may make you hungry and thirsty

TO BEER OR NOT TO BEER October isn’t just reserved for spooky Halloween parties and dressing up in bed sheets; it’s also the month of Oktoberfest, everyone’s favourite beer festival and travelling funfair. Luckily in Fulham, we don’t have to wait for this time of year to celebrate. Octoberfest Pub offers us year-round celebrations, and there’s no better place to mark the occasion in London. Throughout the month, enjoy live brass bands, traditional pork knuckles, Bratwurst and pretzels as well as beer imported directly from Germany. Visit website for more details, booking essential, 678-680 Fulham Road, SW6 5SA, 020 7736 5293, octoberfestpub.com

NOW THAT’S JUICY St Clements is already one of our favourite lunch and brunch spots in Fulham, but its new juice and smoothie menu has really piqued our interest. The main menu features four core juices including our favourite: Monkey’s Brunch that’s a blend of banana, coconut water, almond butter, dates and oatmeal. There’s also a selection of seven organic boosters to give your juice the ultimate health boost. You can even add bee pollen to help digestion and boost your energy or chia seeds for clearer skin and stronger bones. 201 New Kings Road, SW6 4SR, 020 7998 8919, stclementscafe.co.uk

FOLLOW THE BREADCRUMBS Taste Tripper is a new food and drink self-guided tour that takes you to some of the best chocolatiers, coffee shops and beer sellers in London. Naturally, it features some of our favourite places to eat and drink in Fulham, but we’ll let you discover those yourself. At each place you visit on the Taste Tripper tour, you’ll receive a specially-arranged treat to try out. Each pack also includes tasting notes, insider secrets, offers and tips. tastetripper.com

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Last Drop Wines

Do you know what wine you like? andrea Viera at Last Drop Wines talks us through the importance of tastings I try thousands of wines every year but I don’t like them all. Whether it’s the minerality or the richness, they’re all so different. As a buyer, I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to discover and evaluate what I like, but as a wine merchant, my role is to listen, question and translate your request into finding the right wine.

PASTA MAKES PERFECT It’s all too easy to rustle up a simple evening meal, with some dry pasta and a shop bought sauce, but how many of us can make the real deal? If you’re up for the challenge, Whole Foods Market in Fulham is hosting a two-hour workshop to teach you how to make fresh egg pasta from scratch. You’ll learn how to prepare the dough and how to make different pasta ribbons – think tagliatelle and fettuccine – and then you’ll get to enjoy a meal and take home your handiwork at the end. £25 (plus booking fee), 15 October, 3pm-5pm, 2-6 Fulham Broadway, SW6 1AA, 020 7386 4350, eventbrite.co.uk

SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED New food delivery app BringIt has just launched in the Fulham and Hammersmith area, making your dining arrangements simpler than ever. Just download the app, register, find your address and choose which restaurants, grocery stores or coffee shops in the local area you want to order from and wait for your food to arrive. The Journal took the app for a spin and treated itself to lunch, only struggling when deciding which of the 200 restaurants it wanted to try out. Indecisive people, be warned – you can genuinely order whatever your taste buds desire. Within the hour and without any problems, the pizza was sat in front of us and ready to be devoured, making for one very happy team – we’d call that a success. bringit.me.uk

At Last Drop Wines we believe that by offering tastings, we can fully understand what you want. As an all-woman team, we’ve been listening to what our families and friends have wanted for years, so we reckon we can pinpoint the right wine every time. We’ve all experienced the salesperson who makes a quick judgement and pawns you off with an expensive wine you don’t end up enjoying. Instead, we give everyone the same experience regardless of the price. For almost 100 years, the Last Drop Wines site was an independent wine merchant rooted in the Chelsea community. It was our goal to return it to its former glory and with our tastings, we’ve done just that. Our wine tasters live and work in the community and they’re welcoming people who want to share their love of wine with other like-minded people. We try classics, new wines, vintages and unknown grapes – quite frankly we try everything. Tastings are carefully paired with canapés from our caterer and there’s a minimum of six wines to try, all for the price of £20 per person. Upcoming tastings include classic Bordeaux, Brazilian wines and high end Chilean reds. Pay us a visit, give us a call or send us an email and the schedule is yours. We take wine seriously but tasting it should be a seriously fun affair. 020 7351 2973, lastdropwines.com

[BAKING]

FLOUR POWER Liz Wilson

Liz’s top fiVe tips for buDDing breAD bAkers

MA BAKER

Liz describes herself as a teacher, home cook and a baker. She completed the Virtuous Bread’s Micro Bakery course in 2013, spent a year volunteering in bakeries in London and in 2014, started selling her bread. Since then her orders have increased every week. She also teaches bread making courses in her home.

RECIPE: SULTANA AND PECAN LOAF

Ma Baker’s award-winning Sultana and Pecan Loaf has won medals at both the World Bread Awards and the Urban Food Awards • 35g chopped pecans • 35g sultanas • 200g strong white flour • 50g strong wholemeal flour

• 5g salt • 3g dry yeast • 180g warm water

1. Mix pecans and sultanas together and set aside 2. Mix all the other ingredients together and knead for 10 minutes 3. Gently knead in the sultanas and pecans and squidge them into the dough 4. Leave to prove until doubled in size. Approx 80 minutes 5. Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Transfer the ball of dough to the floured work surface and flatten into a rectangle shape 6. Fold one edge of the dough into the middle. Fold the opposite edge of dough into the middle. Now roll the dough to make a sausage. Make the end tapered 7. Sprinkle flour over the bread and score diagonal lines along the surface using a sharp serrated knife 8. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for about 30-40 minutes, until slightly less than double in size 9. Bake in a 240°C oven. Pour a cup of water in a baking tray at the bottom of the oven and then lower temperature to 220°C 10. Bake for about 30 mins until golden brown. Set on a wire rack to cool 11. Delicious with cold butter or cheese mabaker.london

1. Buy a set of scales and weigh your ingredients. One millimetre of water is one gram, so everything can be measured in grams – it makes life so much easier 2. Don’t add any flour when kneading. The dough will initially be sticky but it will change under your hands. Adding flour will only make for a much heavier bread 3. Use a shower cap to cover your proving dough. it’s easier to use than cling film or damp tea towels and they’re reusable 4. invest in a dough scraper. They’re very useful for scraping bowls and tables, as well as for lifting and dividing dough 5. Use strong flour for your bread making. The ‘strong’ refers to the protein in the flour which is the gluten. This is what gives the bread its beautiful rise. if you can get stoneground, even better!

[LIFESTYLE]

With National Baking Week starting on 17 October and the Great British Bake Off back on our screens, the Journal talks top tips and secret recipes with its favourite local bakers EMILY ADAMS

Olivia Grant

oLiViA’s top fiVe tips for bAking cAkes

ST CLEMENTS

Olivia, who owns and runs St Clements on New King’s Road, worked as a catering chef for 10 years before she decided to open up her own place. Now it’s one of Fulham’s busiest cafés, serving healthy but delicious lunches, cakes and juices as well as holding monthly supper clubs.

RECIPE: CARROT, APPLE, SPELT AND OLIVE OIL LOAF CAKE

This cake is made with unrefined sugar, spelt flour and olive oil. It is perfect for both children and adults and is also nut and dairy free • 275g spelt flour (wholemeal or white) • 1 tbsp baking powder • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda • 2 tsp cinnamon • 1/2 grated nutmeg • 4 medium free range eggs • 100g unrefined caster sugar

• 100g light muscovado • 160g mild olive oil • 1 apple • 275g carrots (prepared weight) • 90g raisins • 2 tables spoons of golden caster sugar on top 1. Use the best quality ingredients you can afford – you will definitely notice the difference 2. Always line your cake tins properly 3. Use a pinch of salt when cooking with chocolate as it enhances the flavour 4. if you are baking a cake, you should always make sure that your butter and eggs are at room temperature 5. if you have cold hands you will make good pastry; if you have warm hands

1. Line a 2 litre loaf tin with baking parchment 2. Weigh out and combine the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon and grated nutmeg 3. Peel and grate the carrots – you should have about 225g prepared weight. Grate the apple including the skin 4. Beat together the eggs and the caster and muscovado sugars in a large bowl for 2-3 mins until it has increased in volume a little and is pale in colour 5. Swiftly add the oil to the eggs and sugar and then sift over the dry ingredients folding through carefully with a metal spoon until all the flour has been combined 6. Finally fold through the carrot, apple and raisins. Put the mixture in the prepared loaf tin and scatter over 2 tablespoons of golden caster sugar 7. Bake at 160°C for around 55 mins-1 hour or until a skewer comes out clean St Clements, 201 New King’s Road, SW6 4SR, 020 7998 8919, stclementscafe.co.uk

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[FASHION]

FITNESS. MEET FASHION. Who cares that summer is long gone; we’re still hitting the gym in our brightest, most tropical outfits. Run, jump and swim in style

EMILY ADAMS

1. Power 7/8 Leggings Lava Print, £75, Sweaty Betty, 833 Fulham Road, SW6 5HQ, 020 7610 8390, sweatybetty.com / 2. Superior Workout Crop Top, £50, Sweaty Betty, sweatybetty.com / 3. Nike Dry Men’s Short-Sleeve Training Top, £55, Nike, nike.com / 4. Ocean Print Raw Cut Tank, £110, Ruyi, ruyilifestyle.com / 5. Varley Gill Crop Top in Navy Marble, £45, Katie & Jo, 253 New King’s Road, 020 7736 5304, katieandjo.com / 6. Parrot Fashion Men’s Swimming Shorts, £130, Love Brand & Co, 5 Park Walk, SW10 0AJ, 020 7373 8338, lovebrand.com / 7. S’well 500ml Water Bottles Aspen and Noir Zebra, £35 each, The Sports Edit, 172 Fulham Road, SW10 9PR, 020 3793 0964, thesportsedit.com / 8. Linen Yoga Mat, £38, Manuka Life, 275 New King’s Road, SW6 4RD, 020 7371 7878, manukalife.com / 9. Ultra Boost Core Trainer, £129.95, The Sports Edit, thesportsedit.com 19

[FITNESS]

STRICTLY UNCOORDINATED

The Journal sends its most uncoordinated writer to live out her Strictly Come Dancing dream at Karen Hardy Studios in Fulham’s Imperial Wharf, and speaks to the woman herself EMILY ADAMS

f Karen Hardy was a type of dance, she’d be a salsa. “I love to be crazy, I love to have fun and I’m very colourful!” she declares as we chat in the run up to this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. She famously danced to Hot, Hot, Hot with cricketer Mark Ramprakash on the show, which she went on to win in 2006. Karen is undoubtedly a salsa – she’s lively, animated and exactly as she comes across on TV. When she left school, Karen had to make the decision – go to university or a start a dance career? She took a leap of faith and surprisingly went into the world of banking to support her dancing. Around the age of 19, she said, “Mum, I’m going to Hollywood and I’m going to be a world champion!” Karen had her fun in the States for a couple of years but she

When she left school, Karen had to make the decision – go to university or start a dance career

Mark Ramprakash and Karen Hardy on Strictly Come Dancing in 2006

soon came back to England. Eight years ago, she set up her own private dance studios in Imperial Wharf after TV and radio presenter Gloria Hunniford wanted to know where she and her friends could learn to dance. “There was a gap in the market for a five-star establishment and private members club for ballroom dancing. We’re very proud to be the only club of its kind.” Karen tells me that whether it’s to compete for medals, to get fit and healthy, to prepare for the first dance at a wedding or to just have fun, everyone has different reasons for wanting to dance so the needs of each individual need to be tailored to. “I felt it was really important that we didn’t just do really big dance classes,” she tells me.

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reVieW: the Journal tries it out i must admit, that walking into Karen Hardy Studios in imperial Wharf, i am mildly terrified. Aside from a brief stint learning modern and jazz in my formative years, in which i was assured i was great at dancing (mum, i know i wasn’t), musicality and rhythm are not my forte. An avid Strictly fan from day one, this should be a dream come true, but now, in reality,

What I really want to ask though, is if she misses her days on Strictly Come Dancing? An almighty sigh and a simple “Yes” tells me it’s always on her mind. “Desperately,” she adds. But of course, while she’s no longer on the dance floor in front of millions on the BBC every Saturday, she can be found offering her advice on its equally-adored sister programme It Takes Two. Although she’s no longer dancing, she’s still involved in the judging too and it’s just been announced that Karen will be completing the line-up of judges on the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour this year. She holds a wealth of world titles and has represented her country for several decades, so she’s more than well-placed to offer her knowledge and expertise. I ask who she would like to have partnered if she had been in this year’s series. As expected she tells me she couldn’t possibly choose. “There are a few people I’ve got my eye on though.” She’s looking out for Olympic athlete Greg Rutherford and she’s “completely in love” with reality star and criminal law barrister, Judge Rinder. “I adore his humour and his intelligence.” Would she ever go back to the dance floor? “You’ll never see me dance professionally again,” she says and I can’t quite stop the “No!” from tumbling out of my mouth (the Strictly Come Dancing fan in me is rearing its head). “The day I retired from the competitive scene, it was the same decision as when I retired from the show. There are always great young people coming up. I feel blessed that I’ve had my time, but you must step back and allow others to take your place,” she says graciously. Karen has stepped back from the professional scene, but, whether it’s on the small screen on or in the studio, she’s still showing us why she’ll always be a salsa. “At my ripe old age,” she laughs, “I’m still believing I’m hot, hot, hot.”

standing in front of a stranger and learning how to wiggle my hips seems absurdly bizarre. There are mini disco balls that hang from the ceiling and there’s sequined cushions and velvet sofas galore – pure glamour and luxury and everything i hoped it would be. Darren, my instructor and dance partner, has intimidatingly been dancing since the age of six. in a bid to stall for time and to cover myself when it goes horribly wrong, i ask Darren if it really is possible to teach anyone to dance. “if you can walk, you can dance,” he tells me assertively, so there’s no excuse not to get started. Without another word, he asks, “Shall we start?” and in sheer panic, i blurt out, “Yes!” Somehow without really knowing a single step, i’m waltzing around the room. Then i’m salsa-ing, tango-ing and cha cha cha-ing. He gives me short sequences to remember at a time and before i know it, i’m really dancing and it feels amazing. Darren is patient and engaging and in my mind we’re already breezing into the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom, wowing Craig Revel Horwood, getting a standing ovation from the crowd and waltzing away with the glitterball trophy. i might be running away with myself but in just one hour, i’m sold. if you need me, i’ll be on the dance floor. 10 The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, 020 7731 7316, SW6 2uB, karenhardystudios.com

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[LIFESTYLE] YOU CAN’T HIDE YOUR LION EYES Chantecaille’s eye shadow palette from its autumn Lion Collection isn’t just about making your eyes look fierce; it’s also making a difference in the animal kingdom. The Protect the Lions Eye Palette was inspired by Chantecaille’s recent trip to Africa, with the landscape – red earth, sand and matte, rocky terrain – offering the inspiration for the four shades. Five per cent of its proceeds will be donated to the Lion Guardians in East Africa that’s dedicated to creating a world in which lions and humans can peacefully co-exist. £75, available from Space NK, 205 New King’s Road, SW6 4SR, 020 7736 6728, spacenk.com

MortAr & MiLk Pamela Marshall of Mortar & Milk gives us her top tips and facts on looking after your skin There is a direct link between a healthy gut and healthy skin. i can almost always tell when looking at someone’s complexion if they don’t go to the toilet enough. We remove waste toxins from

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our body via our intestinal tract and our

We already love Aveda’s effective, environmentally-friendly skincare products, but its latest release makes us love it even more. Throughout October, it’s supporting the Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) campaign with its Limited Edition BCA Hand Relief Moisturizing Crème. For every £22, £4 will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The intensely moisturising cream includes hydrating plant extracts, vitamins and fruit acids to soothe and smooth dry hands. £22, aveda.co.uk

skin. if you aren’t clearing out your colon or if your gut is unhealthy, then your skin is the next avenue of release. To reduce inflammation, eat healthy whole foods. i’m a big believer in dark leafy greens. Spinach is high in zinc (which is great for the skin), as well as protein, vitamins A, C, E and K and more. i have also found that most people’s gut performs better without the burden of meat protein. i’m not a vegan or

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vegetarian strictly, but i believe that too much meat is hard on our digestion tract. Essential fatty acids are critical to a happy epidermis (the outer layer of the skin). We need a balance of water and oil in order for it to function properly. Our natural moisturising factor is our first line of defence and maintaining it is incredibly important to skin health. Drinking water is incredibly beneficial but so is eating foods high in essential fatty acids: fish, chia seeds, walnuts, soybeans. Oral probiotics have proven to increase intestinal barrier function

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AND ALL THAT NAZ The Journal heads to Wandsworth Bridge Road for a pampering session at Naz Zeneldeen BETHAN REES

az Zeneldeen is what I’d describe as a hairdressing stalwart. Having been in the industry since he was 15 years old – saying he’s a dab hand with a pair of scissors is an understatement. Having cut hair in independent salons in London for years, in 2009 he opened his first salon in Fulham, and this summer opened the Gentlemen’s Grooming Club, just next door. However, I’m not visiting Naz’s salon for my hair to be preened – this time I’m here to be pampered from head-to-toe with its beauty treatments, in the safe hands of Sharon Lemon, head of beauty at Naz Zeneldeen. With 16 years experience in the beauty industry, Sharon knows how to look after a client both personally and technically. The salon offers a range of services, from eyebrow shaping to a body scrub, waxing to make-up application and even does bridal hair and makeup. But, I’m here for a full facial (more on that later) and a body massage. As soon as I enter the salon, I’m greeted by a smiley Naz who sits me down for a moment while the treatment room is being prepared, offers me a drink and provides me with a couple of magazines to flick through. Sharon collects me from the reception before I become too indulged in celebrity gossip and shows me to the tranquil

treatment room area – there’s a small reception-type space, where Sharon will talk you through your treatment and will ask you if you have any areas of concern. But, it’s also where she can give clients manicures and pedicures. The treatment room itself is small but perfectly formed and the scent of lavender instantly soothes away any stresses, without being overpowering. With the blinds closed, a few flickering candles and Eva Cassidy on the sound system, I’m ready to be entirely soothed. First up, the facial. Using all Dermalogica products, Sharon first gives my face a deep cleanse and massages the cleanser rigorously into my skin, before removing with cotton pads. Following this is a gentle exfoliation. Next, she steams my face for approximately 10 minutes – I’m so relaxed by this point, as she gives me a hand and arm massage, that I have no concept of time. A lot of facials I’ve had don’t include extraction, which some people might find uncomfortable or unpleasant – but I don’t mind this. For those who don’t know, it’s essentially removing the gunk from your pores. Sharon does this gently wearing surgical gloves (rather than with daunting metal tools) and its over before I know it. To soothe my skin, she applies a calming mask, before asking me to turn over on the bed for my massage.

The full body massage starts on my neck and back, where I tell her most of the tension is, and she works away at the knots firmly but with ease, before working on the rest of my body. My feet are extremely ticklish, and Sharon massages them with the utmost care and I don’t flinch – not even once. Naz Zeneldeen will leave you feeling fantastic, and this is service with a smile at its finest. 131-133 Wandsworth Bridge Road, SW6 2TT, 020 7384 2791, nazzeneldeen.com

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[HEALTH]

HELP IS AT HAND

The Journal learns more about Basuto Medical Centre, a family-run private practice that’s been serving Fulham for more than 25 years

asuto Medical Centre is an independent private practice based in the residential area of Parsons Green and has been providing healthcare to the residents of Fulham and the surrounding areas for more than two and a half decades. The surgery strives to provide comprehensive and personal healthcare for both families and individuals. The main objective is to ensure high quality services to all patients during and outside surgery hours. It is well-known for its friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere so that each patient feels valued and cared for. Basuto is a private GP surgery, founded by Dr Hamish McMichen in 1990 and the medical team is made up of both male and female GPs. As well as GP appointments, the surgery offers an in-house dispensary, an Osteopath, Psychotherapist and Addiction Counsellor, Alexander Technique Teacher, Masta Travel Clinic Nurse and Podiatrist. In addition, Six Physio, a physiotherapy clinic with a special interest in back pain, will be collaborating with the team at Basuto Medical Centre starting this

month. As one of London’s most successful and well-established private physiotherapy providers, it will be bringing its unique brand of “simple yet effective” manual and rehabilitation physiotherapy to the practice. To add to the extensive list of services that Basuto already offers, in the near future there are plans to open a

Baby Feeding Clinic which has a tentative launch date of November, 2016. Basuto Medical Centre offers a wide range of primary medical services which include patient consultations, immunisations, contraceptive care and regular well-man and well-woman medical checks. Appointment times are at half hour intervals from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm. Basuto always endeavours to offer same-day appointments to provide patients with generous accessibility to its doctors with minimal time constraints. The practice has disabled access available and is within a five minute walk of Parsons Green tube station and less than 10 minutes from Fulham Broadway station. New King’s Road and Fulham Road bus stops are also nearby and pay and display parking is always available directly around the surgery. Basuto Medical Centre, 29 Basuto Road, SW6 4BJ, 020 7736 7557, basuto.com

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Give your home a lighting trend that will transform your living space Since the invention of the first lamp, the majority of lighting layouts consisted of just one fitting located in the ceiling. With the advancement in technology, it has changed the way we perceive how to light a room. Below are some areas to consider to help you create the ideal look.

ADVANCED LIGHTING LAYERS AND SCHEMES Just like interior designers, who use a variety of fabric combinations to achieve the correct tones and textures for the home, designers also use different types of fittings to layer the lighting in the room. Each level has a different responsibility, but can also be combined to create more depth and ambience in your living space.

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CENTRAL CONTROL OF LIGHTING SCENES As the lighting in our homes becomes more sophisticated, we are starting to see the extensive benefits of central lighting control, allowing us to control and blend it with a single interface. Finite Solutions provide high end lighting design services in combination with home technology solutions. Our in-house designers help you create the perfect atmosphere for your home with bespoke lighting and the latest technologies. 0207 371 8761, london@finitesolutions.co.uk, finitesolutions.co.uk

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INTERIORS TRENDS

Lighting schemes, warm metals and frame tables – we look at autumn’s biggest interior trends FRAME TABLES £198, Nymphea Lamp, Oka, oka.com

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£100, Niki Jones Geocentric Cushion, Amara, amara.com

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This has well and truly been the year of the warmest of metals, the mighty rose gold. From furniture, to trinkets, to jewellery it’s everywhere you turn, but that’s not to say that we’ve forgotten all about its metal companions. Autumn is all about getting warm and cosy, and while metal might sound cold and uncomfortable, we beg to differ. Think bronze, brass and copper and you’ll be set for a warmer winter in no time. We love the leaf-inspired Nymphea Lamp from Oka in an antique gold.

The industrial look is here to stay and this autumn you’ll find it in the form of frame tables. Heavy oak and farm kitchen tables are out and sleeker, more minimalist metal frame tables are in. These contemporary tables from Guinevere and the Honshu Faux Shagreen Desk from Oka give you the sturdy wooden table top with a delicate frame. But above all, we’ve fallen in love with the copper bowl from Amara; a frame table in a warm metal, what more could you want?

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Full(y) HOUSE Family-run interior design studio Fully Interiors helps you make your house a home. The Journal finds out what sets them apart from others and what trends we should keep our eyes on BETHAN REES

ounded in 2000, Fully Interiors is a family-run, high-end interior design company, which creates dream homes all over London and Surrey with ease, a friendly attitude and creative outlook. Steve and Geraldine Callister-Russell joined forces to create the company – Geraldine’s background is in interiors, and Steve’s in lettings, so they both understand the importance of presenting houses with fine details to finish. The office, which is based in Ascot, has an instantly calm and friendly presence, and scatterings of particulars indicate that this design company knows style – the Eames-inspired chairs in the meeting room and the stacks of coffee table books including the annual industry bible, the Andrew Martin Interior Design Review, are telltale signs. “The door is always open,” says Claire Ackworth, head of design at Fully Interiors, and she’s not simply speaking metaphorically – but literally. The team makes sure that they are not under pressure and remain relaxed, and this is easy work with the company’s friendly approach. “We work with clients at their pace,” she says. After an initial conversation discussing what they’re after, Claire likes to do a site visit, if possible, and then she can present them with an indicative quote. Following this, the team can provide mood boards, if the client isn’t too sure on what they want. “We can use our expert knowledge and show them

what we think would work and present as many samples as possible, from furniture to fabrics,” Claire says. “We’re very flexible in that we don’t have set time slots such as one hour for a meeting – it will take as long as it takes. On any project, we won’t walk away unless we’re 100 per cent happy, and if that means returning to the site another day because the cushions aren’t quite right, then so be it.” Fully Interiors has a strong green ethic, so regularly refreshes all of its vans to make sure the carbon footprint is tracked and has a zero landfill policy, which means never throwing away furniture. Instead, the company will give it to charities. “One of the organisations we work closely with is RE:WORK, part of the charity Groundwork, which is the refurbish and reuse programme, so we donate a lot of furniture to them,” Jessica Willcox-Jones, head of business development explains. Fully Interiors also collaborates with Fine Cell Work, a social enterprise that trains prisoners in paid, skilled, creative needlework, by donating their fabric offcuts to recycle. “We also work with Caxton Youth Organisation, to advance the development of disadvantaged and disabled young people – we helped them produce artwork and photography that was then used in the refurbishment of the Grosvenor head office in London.” The interior design company works

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with both private clients, which are a real mix of long-standing family clients to young couples, but also has a corporate arm of the business that runs alongside some of the most respected and trusted companies in the UK, such as Grosvenor, Capco and The Crown Estate. Claire explains to me that her and her design team don’t have one source of inspiration, but instead are inspired by almost everything. Of course, it’s difficult not to be influenced by some interior trends as a designer, but I want to find out which of them Claire might work into a project. “We’re using more cotton velvet in earth tones such as muted green and burnt orange, and also mixing metallic metals,” she describes. “It’s not so regimented anymore, people like to mix things up, such as putting rose gold next to bronze, copper with antique gold.” Another aspect of the business that makes the company stand apart from others is its installation and warehouse department. It might not sound the most glamorous of features – but it truly makes a difference to the client. “Having the warehouse means we’re able to manage an entire project without any or little interference to a client’s day-to-day life in that when the furniture is being created, it is stored here until every piece is ready,” Claire tells me. “The design team works closely with the installation team too, so we can

get the most out of a design. The installation team has been here for years; they’re really loyal and experienced.” All in branded uniforms and branded vans, the team is CRB checked too – to give clients that additional peace of mind. For 16 years, Fully Interiors has been the family-run company that will lead you by the hand through your project and provide a refined yet relaxed approach to interior design, and it doesn’t look like this is going to change anytime soon. 020 7870 9944, fully.co.uk

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… AND REWIND

With the clocks going back on 30 October, we can think of no better time than to speak to clockmaker and local resident Julius Schoonhoven about his craft and turning back time WHAT’S THE HARDEST PART ABOUT CLOCK RESTORATION?

HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN THE CLOCK BUSINESS? My father was an antiques dealer in the Netherlands so I have grown up with antiques. I always had an affiliation with engineering, but clockmaking was a coincidence. It was suggested to my twin brother and we both ended up studying horology at Christiaan Huygens College in Rotterdam. I also did two years of study at West Dean College in Chichester, one of the only places to study antique clock restoration in the world.

WHAT IS A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CLOCKMAKER LIKE? I have to deal with everything – visits to clients, organising additional works by external professionals, the dreaded paperwork and running a workshop and studio. I also work for several institutes like Historic Royal Palaces and the Wallace Collection.

It can be quite hard to maintain the function and appearance of a working antique with the conscience of conservation to the object.

the clock has run for 20 years every day and now, suddenly it has stopped. They need attention every now and then. I like to make the comparison with a car: the moment you buy it from new, you book it in for its next service.

WHICH CLOCKS AND STYLES DO YOU ENJOY WORKING ON MOST?

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHERE WOULD YOU GO?

My favourite period is definitely the second half of the 17th, up to the first half of the 18th century. A lot happened in the clock world during that period, especially in the Netherlands, England and France. Trade and various discoveries made for a turbulent time.

I would love to go back to the 1870s and build a big Victorian building to house a great community of artists and related crafts like what was the Fulham Gasworks before it started being redeveloped. Time goes too fast; sometimes I wish that I could slow it down a bit, but I’m still working on that.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE TIME PIECES?

Julius Schoonhoven

I like humble ‘house’ clocks, long-case clocks and table clocks of the earlier period. Beautifully made clocks made for instance by Thomas Tompion, Edward East and Daniel Quare are a real privilege to work on.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION PEOPLE HAVE ABOUT CLOCKS? People forget that clocks are working all the time, 24-hours a day. It is not uncommon to hear the owner say that

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Carter Jonas Bishops Park 361 Fulham Palace Road Sales: 020 7731 3333 Lettings: 020 7751 8898 and Parsons Green 783 Fulham Road Sales: 020 7751 8899 Lettings: 020 7751 8898 Douglas & Gordon 656 Fulham Road 020 7731 4391

Knight Frank 203 New King’s Road 020 7751 2400

Snell & Snell 64 New King’s Road 020 7736 7739

Marsh & Parsons 103-105 Moore Park Road 020 7736 9822 and 333 Fulham Palace Road 020 7993 9888

Savills 191 New King’s Road 020 7731 9400 423 Fulham Palace Road 020 7578 9050

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Chestertons Three offices – one great postcode 78 New King’s Road 020 7731 4448

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Essam Guenedy 273 New King’s Road 020 7751 3348 Iceblu 24a New King’s Road 020 7371 9292 Marc Wallace 261 New King’s Road 020 7736 6795 Claudia Sebire 136 Fulham Road 020 7835 1327 Ethical Collection ethicalcollection.com

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Gina Conway 612 Fulham Road 020 7731 7633

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Palace Pharmacy 331 Fulham Palace Road 020 7736 3034

[PERSONAL TRAINER] Erik Meijer 2 Gunter Grove, SW10 0UJ 07538 438 282 erikmeijer.com

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Ian Dunn Woodwork & Design 4 & 5 Goose Green Trading Estate, 47 East Dulwich Road, SE22 9BN 020 8613 1781

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End Studio A design led and bespoke construction company. 15 Fulham High Street SW6 3JH 020 7371 5050 end-studio.com Jo Cowen Architects Burlington House 184-186 New King's Road SW6 3JH 020 7371 0357 jocowendesign.com

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Bembé UK Ltd German craft since 1780. 315-317 New King’s Road 07794 906621

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Schools & Nurseries Chelsea Independent College 517-523 Fulham Road 020 7610 1114

Fulham Cross Girls’ School Munster Road 020 7381 0861

Kensington Prep School 596 Fulham Road 020 7731 9300

Parsons Green Prep 1 Fulham Park Road 020 7371 9009

Fulham Prep School 200 Greyhound Road 020 7386 2444

Lady Margaret School Parsons Green 020 7736 7138

Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road 020 7731 2581

L’Ecole des Petits 2 Hazlebury Road 020 7371 8350

The London Oratory School Seagrave Road 020 7385 0102

Millie's House 344-346 Fulham Palace Road 020 7381 9523 163 New King's Road 020 7731 0440 Distillery Lane, Fulham Palace Road 020 8748 4303 millieshouse.net

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Parsons Green Plumbing Hurlingham Studios, Ranelagh Gardens, SW6 3PA 020 7731 5111 parsonsgreenplumbing.co.uk

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Parson’s Nose 752 Fulham Road 020 7736 4492 parsonsnose.co.uk

Domestic Cleaners 020 3404 6962

Sweetapple Heating & Plumbing 130 Stephendale Road 020 7371 0409 07889 184146

Cleaning Services Fulham 020 3746 3064

Cinderella Cleaning & Ironing Services 0757 8798 422

Luxury Services [WINE MERCHANT] Last Drop Wines 492 King's Road 020 7351 2973 lastdropwines.com

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Lord Roberts Mews, Fulham SW6 A stylish and well located Mews House to rent This tastefully designed 4 bedroom family Mews house has been stylistically finished and is neutrally decorated throughout. Set over 3 floors, there is plenty of space for both living and entertaining. The property benefits from exceptional natural light throughout thanks to the Bi fold doors in the kitchen and the upstairs Juliet balconies . 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, patio garden and Juliet balcony. EPC: D Available unfurnished

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Guide price: £925 KnightFrank.co.uk/flq245388 All potential tenants should be advised that as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 and referencing fees of £48 per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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LOOKING TO SELL? We pride ourselves on exceptional service and unrivalled market knowledge, with a global network of 417 offices across 58 countries that can showcase your property to the widest possible audience. To arrange a free market appraisal, please call us on 020 3641 6175 or visit Knightfrank.co.uk/fulham

Guide price: £1,750,000

Inglethorpe Street, Fulham SW6 A beautifully presented five bedroom house with a full mansard extension and a large garden located in this sought after residential street close to Bishops Park. 4 bedrooms, 1 additional study/bedroom with en suite, 2 bathrooms, 1 further WC, double reception room and kitchen/breakfast room with access to garden. Approximately 169 sw m (1,823 sq ft). EPC: D fulham@knightfrank.com//flh140023 Office: 020 3641 6175

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Moore Park Road, Fulham SW6 A 3 bedroom upper maisonette with a south facing roof terrace which has recently undergone renovation works, offering potential to extend subject to planning permission. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 WC, kitchen and 1 reception room. Approximately 78.5 sq m (845 sq ft). EPC: D fulham@knightfrank.com/flh160110 Office: 020 3641 6175

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We’re all

EARS Mark O’Neill, office head and Nicola Miller, associate of Knight Frank Fulham, tell the Journal why they’re at the top of their game

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resh from a typical Fulham summer market, Mark and Nicola are keen to keep moving with what autumn has to offer and they’re happy to take on every property out there. Regardless of shape, size, price or layout, they know Knight Frank Fulham are confident in selling any property, so when they sit down with the Journal, they’re ready to talk business. Having opened the Fulham office in 2008 and with more than 25 years’ experience in the industry, Mark knows a thing or two about the local market, and now alongside Nicola, the team is stronger than ever. “Nicola was the lettings manager at Knight Frank Fulham for three and a half years,” Mark tells me, “so she knows a lot of the people in the area and we’ve always

worked closely together.” Nicola made the move from lettings to sales in July this year, wanting a new challenge after having worked in lettings for almost 10 years. Whilst she wanted a change, she knew she wanted to stay with Knight Frank: “I know the Fulham market extremely well,” she starts, and although she tells me that the pace is different, the move has strengthened the sales and lettings relationship within the office. “When a sales valuation would take place,” Nicola says, “I’d go along and do a lettings valuation too to give them both market values. As a result, I know a lot of the people and properties. If someone is looking to buy an investment property, become a landlord or if they already are a landlord, I have the information and knowledge to give

[PROPERTY] them advice on both sides.” With Mark, Nicola, and a team of experienced professionals, the Fulham office knows how to handle the current climate. Mark explains that the market is steady, but as always it’s all about getting the price right, especially with the rise in stamp duty. “It has affected Fulham like no other,” Mark explains. “Our prime market is £2-4million and that means you are looking at a stamp duty of between £150,000 and £393,000,” but, as he continues to tell me, it’s not stopping them from doing their job. “We had a house recently on Bishops Park and we had 10 bids on it.” Mark gives me another recent example: “There were two houses on back to back streets and they were virtually the same. One was priced at £2.3million and one at £2.55million. The higher value achieved two viewings in a month whereas the £2.3million property had 41 viewings and two offers. The price is so important at the moment.” Nicola explains that it’s all about being honest with the seller from the start and being realistic and sensible with pricing. “There was a two-bedroom flat on Woodlawn Road and it had been on the market for a year. It came on at £865,000 with another agent. It then came down to £760,000.” With the help of Knight Frank and the persuasion of Mark himself, it came down to £725,000 and sold within a week. “The seller is very grateful now. He’s delighted that it’s achieved a good price.” Looking forward to the season ahead, this duo is optimistic. “It’s definitely busier and we’re very positive about the autumn,” Mark tells me. “There is so much going on in Fulham and we want to be a part of it. We know we can do such a good job for people. Knight Frank is the place to go if you want an estate agent and it’s such a great opportunity to buy here.” Mark continues, “We have a lot of interest on a variety of houses and flats, in particular under £1.5million, which is a large part of our market, 60 per cent in fact. But we want to sell properties of all values and we’ve got buyers for them. “Like we keep saying,” he concludes, “you just have to get the price right. It’s business as usual.” 203 New King’s Road, SW6 4SR, 020 7751 2400, knightfrank.co.uk

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A sensational newly refurbished and fully extended semidetached house. 2 reception rooms • 6 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms, 1 en suite • 2 shower rooms, 1 en suite • Kitchen/dining room • Media room • Approximately 3,100 sq ft • EPC rating E

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