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Written for the residents of DECEMBER 2017 • Issue 60

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Dear Resident, December has crept up on us again and Fulham lies firmly in winter’s icy grip. The Journal is here to ward off the cold and provide tidings of comfort and joy in the form of an edition that features an ‘advent calendar’ round-up of the best festive events and a feel-good piece looking at those who spend Christmas Day serving the community. Meanwhile, William Monroe finds out about a unique riverside pop-up featuring heated igloos, curling lanes and a whole lot of fondue. Elsewhere, we catch up with French interior designer Emmanuelle Sirven and shed light on the latest lighting designs to keep things bright and cosy in the home. We also interview the founder of bespoke cake and dessert company Sweet Elements, who tells us why life is sweet right now. Enjoy the issue and merry Christmas!

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THE BIG 3-0 Claudia Sebire celebrates 30 years in the fashion industry this year, having first opened her boutique in 1987. The eponymous Fulham Road store offers a contemporary selection of clothing, jewellery and accessories for women by a number of German and Italian designers. This season, warm reds, oranges and pinks punctuate neutral palettes. 136 Fulham Road, SW10 9PY, 020 7835 1327, claudiasebire.com

tree-mendous There’s nothing more festive than buying a Christmas tree with your family. Luckily Fulham residents don’t need to venture too far either thanks to Pines and Needles. The company, which supplied a Christmas tree to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2016, transports Christmas trees from Scotland down to London and this year acquired The Christmas Forest to expand its portfolio of stores in London. From £27, pinesandneedles.com

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

DECEMBER GOALS

PALACE PATRON Fulham Palace is set to welcome Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall as its new Patron. The Duchess takes up the role at an exciting time for Fulham Palace, as it embarks on a major restoration and exhibition project: “Discovering the Bishop of London’s Palace at Fulham”. Aims of the £3.8m project include bringing back to life key historic rooms and restoring the iconic Tudor Quadrangle. Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA, 020 7736 3233, fulhampalace.org

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Fulham FC has kicked off plans to redevelop the Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage. Working with renowned architectural and design firm Populous, the club hopes to submit the new stadium plans for permission by the end of the year. Club Chairman Shahid Khan commented that the new design will be “beautiful and iconic” and “will blend history and the contemporary”, not to mention include new pubs and restaurants, green spaces, event facilities and open up the riverside walk. fulhamfc.com

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the kids are alright What do you think of childcare in the local area? The Cabinet Member for Children and Education at Hammersmith & Fulham Council wants you to join the conversation sue macmillan

s a working mum, I know just how important good quality childcare is. It’s a child’s early years which set the foundation for their future health and happiness. That’s why we’ve launched our Big Childcare Conversation, Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s largest ever consultation on the subject. It will give everyone using or providing childcare for under 12s the chance to have their say. Hammersmith & Fulham Council has an ambitious aim to ensure that everyone in the borough has a stake in its prosperity and that no one is left behind. For many families that means access to affordable, reliable childcare. Being a parent is hugely rewarding, but it can also be challenging, especially for those who work as well. We want to do all we can to support parents and by filling out our survey, you can help us do that. Hammersmith and Fulham has some fantastic nurseries and childminders, but too many people are struggling to find a place that suits them. We need to think bigger and better. So we’ve launched a genuine and open debate on what we can do to improve things.

To fix a problem, you have to understand it first. That’s why first-hand experiences from the people using local services, or struggling to find a place, are essential. The door is open, so if you want to change things, we need you to take part. I’m often amazed by the passion and dedication shown by staff and volunteers and by the many fantastic projects run by schools, charities,

“The door is open, so if you want to change things, we need you to take part.” and private organisations – not least our 16 children’s centres, whose staff provide an amazing range of advice, support and activities which families tell us they love.

We want to do more though, and we want to work with you to do it. So what do you think? What would you like to see more of ? What would you like to see less of ? Do you get what you need, when you need it? Are services and activities close enough? This is your chance to tell us. Get involved and together we can discover how childcare is working for everyone in Hammersmith & Fulham. To fill out the survey visit lbhf.gov.uk/childcaresurvey, or pick up a printed copy at children’s centres, nurseries, libraries, community centres, and Hammersmith Town Hall.

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CHRISTMAS special

our essential guide to festive fun in fulham this DECEMBER

SERVING SW6

We interview three selfless souls who will spend Christmas Day working, rather than celebrating

Festive frivolities

Our handy round-up of the events worth going to – whether that’s carols or cocktails

PARTY DESTINATION The successor to Neverland has come to Fulham in the form of Winterland

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For most, Christmas Day is a time for celebrating with family and eating an egregious amount of food – but what of those who spend the day working? The Journal chats to three such hardy souls THE POLICE OFFICER Meet Fulham’s guardian angel, inspector Sarah King, who will be keeping SW6 safe until dawn. Spare a thought for inspector Sarah King of the Metropolitan Police. While the majority of the borough are tucked up in bed after a revelry filled day featuring far too much food and drink, she’ll be heading up Emergency Response Team D for Hammersmith & Fulham Borough during the night shift between 10pm and 7am on Boxing Day. Having been in the police for 14 years, Sarah has worked shifts on a number of Christmas Days, so for her it’s business as usual, albeit with a slightly festive twist. “We’re the only ones on duty so we have responsibility for the whole borough,” she says. “The main things we end up dealing with at Christmas are anti-social behaviour, where people have had quite a lot to drink, plus things like burglaries. Because people are away from their families at Christmas we try and get everyone to bring in different food items. It depends

how busy we are as to whether we even get a break, but hopefully it will be nice and peaceful.” Sarah does however find time to celebrate with family during the day, before her shift begins in the evening. “I’m quite lucky as my family lives nearby,” she explains. “So I’ll be able to have Christmas dinner, then a nap in the afternoon and come to work.” While her role in charge of the team usually means Sarah spends most of the shift at the station, she does try to get out on

patrol if time allows. “It’s a different kind of feeling when you’re driving around on Christmas Day. If you see other emergency services, you stop and say hello. There’s a nice community feeling when you’re out on the streets and noone else is around.”

THE VICAR The Christmas Eve and Christmas Day routine of Stuart Lees, vicar of ChristChurch Fulham, involves worship, quality time with family and friends and a glass of port. Stuart Lees has been the vicar of ChristChurch Fulham for 20 years now, but his enthusiasm for the Christmas Day service remains undiminished. “I find that the message and the story is always fresh,” he says with vigour. “I never get bored of it, I absolutely love it.” Festive celebrations in the Lees household have their genesis in midnight communion on Christmas Eve. “We normally have a nice meal with friends beforehand,” Stuart tells me. “Then we all go over to church, celebrate communion, then it’s back home for some port. Father

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the ones I love are the classics: Once in Royal David’s City, O Little Town of Bethlehem and Silent Night. As long as I get to sing those I’m happy!” For Stuart, celebration and worship on Christmas Day are inextricably linked. “Worshipping at Christmas is like the central spoke on the wheel of a bicycle. If you take that out, all of the other bits fall apart. Food is just food and drink is just drink, you have that throughout the year. When you’ve got the central piece of celebrating Christ, everything seems to fit together.”

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THE LIFEBOAT CREW MEMBER Natalie Adams of Chiswick Lifeboat Station is hoping to get her fill of food and Christmas films, even though she’s ready to launch a lifeboat in under 90 seconds.

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Christmas then puts his presents under the tree and in stockings. It’s a really fun, family ritual. The next morning, we go to church and come back for a big Christmas lunch with the family.” Stuart explains that ChristChurch is an informal and family-friendly church that places an emphasis on celebration and worship. “There’s a lot of music,” he says. “It’s a bit of a party atmosphere in church on Christmas morning. There are lots of children, so we’ll do a Christmas quiz with sweets and prizes. We also sing a lot of songs, which we call worship. For me that’s probably the best bit of Christmas Day, the opportunity to let your heart sing out to God and Jesus.” Does Stuart have a favourite carol? “I’m not actually a massive carol fan, but

“Eating food, lots and lots of food,” is Natalie Adams’ response when I ask her what role she’ll be fulfilling when manning Chiswick Lifeboat Station on Christmas Day. “I’ve only worked one Christmas before,” she continues, “but I have colleagues who have been called out on Christmas Day. It’s more of a chilled day than we’d normally have. It is basically eat a ton of food and watch Christmas films together.” If the four-person team, made up of two full-time staff and two volunteers, gets a call out, then Natalie will be ‘number two seat,’ in charge of communications and navigation. She’s often helm

(commander) of the boat, but this year her colleague Glen will have the role on Christmas Day. Neither Natalie or Glen, the two full-time staff scheduled to work the Christmas Day shift, will be able to celebrate with family, as they hail from outside of London. “Glen’s from Norfolk and I’m from Kent,” Natalie explains. “So we stay up here for our block of four days. But I’m going to have a Christmas Day celebration at home with my family before I come up to work on Christmas Eve.” Food isn’t the only source of fuel when it comes to sustaining the festive spirit. “We always decorate the station, the tackier the better,” Natalie laughs. “It’s amazing that we have guys who give up their time voluntarily to work over Christmas. The best bit of the job is the banter and the camaraderie with your colleagues.”

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CALENDAR The Journal rounds up the best festive events this December, including a Christmas market, a wreath-making workshop, carol singing and unique themed parties

North End Road Christmas Market will boast 150 stalls, with everything from seasonal food and drink to gifts to fill those stockings. Featuring entertainment such as acrobatic elves, a visit from Santa and performances by the Fulham Brass Band, this promises to be a lovely family event to spark off the festive season. 9am–5pm, 9 December, lbhf.gov.uk DEC 9

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Take your Q from Maggie’s and see in New Year with a James Bond-themed party at the popular 1980s themed club. The theme for the evening will be taken from the 80s hit Never Say Never Again, and guests will be treated to a Moët & Chandon champagne reception, followed by 80s classics and midnight bacon butties for those who need extra fuel for the engine. 10pm-5am, tickets £40. 329 Fulham Road, SW10 9QL, 020 7352 8512, maggies-club.com DEC 31

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GOAT will once again host its annual Bad Santa Christmas party. Guests will be greeted with a special Christmas shot at the bar, followed by a host of cheesy Christmas tunes (let’s be honest we all love them really). Bad Santa will also be shown, and mince pies are available, as are food and drink presents from the sack of Bad Santa (the owner Steve, who will reprise his usual role). 333 Fulham Road, SW10 9QL, 020 7352 1384, goatchelsea.com DEC 12

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If traditional carols are your thing, then Fulham Palace’s Christmas concert in the Victorian Chapel will be just the ticket. Fulham Camerata choir will lead the singing and afterwards seasonal refreshments by the fire will be available. 7pm-9pm, tickets £16 per adult, booking essential. Bishop’s Avenue, SW6 6EA, 020 7736 3233, fulhampalace.org DEC 13

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Head to The King’s Head & Courtyard for its Nightmare Before Christmas party, an unusual take on a festive party inspired by popular 1990s film The Nightmare Before Christmas. Spooky decorations and themed cocktails will feature alongside an array of guests in fancy dress, including ghosts, ghouls, goblins and witches. Who said Christmas was all mulled wine and mince pies? 7pm until late, tickets £6, £15 with a themed drink. To book tickets visit feverup.com. 4 Fulham High Street, SW6 3LQ, kingsheadlondon.com DEC 16

The Boutique Bridal Cooperative is hosting a festive workshop of candle and wreath making. Guests will learn how to make scented candles, which will be followed up by a masterclass on how to make the perfect luxury Christmas wreath. There will also be cake and tea to enjoy in between sessions, and particpants will get to take their creations home with them. 3pm-5.30pm, tickets £75. 273 Wandsworth Bridge Road, SW6 2TX, 020 3441 9620, theboutique-bridalcoop.co.uk DEC 17

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Walking in a Winter

( wonder )land The Journal meets one half of the mother and daughter team stirring up a wintry storm in SW6 with their latest pop-up, Winterland London

o understand the concept of Winterland London, you first have to delve back into the past to Neverland London, the riverside drinking and dining pop-up that became Fulham’s top summer party destination between May and September this year. The pop-up experience, which the Journal had the pleasure of reviewing, was founded by mother and daughter team Rachel and Grace Hutson.

When I manage to track a busy Grace down, she explains to me that they plan to use the space next to Wandsworth Bridge – formerly home to Fulham Motor Auction – as a seasonal pop-up ( for how long depends on a proposed residential housing project), hence why Neverland has now morphed into Winterland, a seasonal take on its summery predecessor where the cocktails flowed

and Fulham locals flocked to soak up the sun, music and relaxed vibes. “I’ve been working in events for the past five years now,” Grace tells me, when I ask how she hit upon the idea. “I’ve done lots of private and corporate events. That street food vibe started to kick off a few years ago and got me really interested in the concept and bringing something like that to west London. I decided to quit my job and started up my own street food stall at a pop-up to get experience. Then I started searching for a site. Obviously the spaces are really hard to find – I basically drove around west London looking for spaces that I thought had potential. I drove over Wandsworth Bridge Road and saw the site and it went from there.”

[LIFESTYLE] Winterland, which runs until 22 December, has brought the festive atmosphere to Fulham. Key features include an ‘enchanted forest’, replete with 200 Christmas trees, heated lodges (which will be recognised as the former beach huts by Neverland veterans), three heated igloos, minigolf, table tennis tables, an enclosed and heated pergola, a stretch tent with fur-lined sofas and what are arguably the pièces de résistance: four neon-lit curling lanes. Food options are provided by a pizza stall and street food specialist Jimmy’s Lodge, who will be serving the likes of wild boar and apple hot dogs. “The igloos are available to hire,” Grace explains.

“I basically drove around west London looking for spaces that I thought had potential” “You can bring in your own drink and purchase your food from Jimmy’s Lodge or the pizza stall, or you can hire them out as a fondue igloo, so you have a special three-course fondue meal. The curling lanes are incredibly popular, everyone loves them.” Running the business jointly with her mum Rachel is generally a positive experience, but there are hurdles to overcome. There’s a pause from the other end of the telephone, then a laugh, when I ask whether Grace

enjoys working alongside her, but when the response does come she opts to be diplomatic. “I do love working with her, but as with any professional relationship there are the occasional tough times,” she laughs. “You have differing thoughts on how things should be done, but the good thing about family is you have an argument

and it’s forgotten in seconds. One thing we do have is quite similar taste in aesthetics, so that’s quite pleasant. She’s very experienced in the hospitality world as well, as she’s run hotels, restaurants and a nightclub.” One key difference to Neverland is the introduction of a licensed bar, serving the likes of mulled wine and hot winter cocktails alongside the usual suspects. On Wednesday and Saturday, the venue operates an alcoholic bar only, with no additional drinks allowed, but it reverts back to ‘BYOB’ on Thursday, Friday and Sunday, days on which the bar will continue to operate. What’s next then for the thriving seasonal pop-up? “Our plan is to hopefully keep it going as long as we can,” Grace replies. “It’s an adventure for us, as it’s up in the air as to what’s going to happen with the residential project. No one has a definitive answer for us. But ticket sales have just been crazy for Winterland, so it’s really exciting. There’s not much like this around, so it’s nice to be able to cater to the local community.” Tickets from £5. Until 22 December, Thursday & Friday: 6pm - 11pm, Saturday: 12pm - 11pm, Sunday: 12pm-8pm. Albert Wharf, SW6 2TY, winterlandlondon.com

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ON THE RISE The founder of Sweet Elements, Fulham-ite Faye Palmqvist, tells us why she swapped suits for chef whites and launched her own dessert catering company william monroe

You quit a marketing job to train as a pastry chef, you must have always had a passion for it?

winner. I’m afraid I don’t give away my recipes and secret ingredients – you’ll have to order it to try it out!

From a very young age I liked to help my mother – who is a fantastic cook – bake and that’s where it all started. For some reason I never thought of pursuing a career in the food sector. I worked in marketing for 12 years and baking was just a hobby on the side. Three years ago though I decided to quit my day job and swap suits and heels for chef whites and steel toe clogs: it’s been an incredibly rewarding journey.

What are your creations inspired by?

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How many staff do you employ? As my business is fairly new, it’s just me for the moment, so every creation has been made by myself !

And where did the idea come from to found Sweet Elements? After I graduated from Le Cordon Bleu, I worked at the Savoy Hotel for a brief time. I realised that, having worked for other people for so many years, I wanted to be my own boss. That’s when I decided to start looking into opening my own dessert catering company.

Talk us through the masterclasses you’re set to launch. Sweet Elements will be launching cake and cookie decorating workshops in

A lot of the cakes I make at the moment are for children, so those creations are inspired by children’s toys or cartoons. My new line of cakes that I’ll be launching in 2018 are inspired by some of the latest cake trends, my love for flowers, abstract art, simplicity and design.

What do you like about Fulham as an area? Fulham and surrounding areas in the first quarter of 2018. There will be a selection of classes to choose from, including traditionally decorated cakes and trendy show-stoppers.

Do you get any quirky, bespoke requests? A few months ago I created a skull cake that was covered in more than 1,000 edible diamonds! On the whole though, most of the requests aren’t that outlandish, it’s

more about bringing my clients’ ideas to life. I love a challenge and I like to push the boundaries.

What’s your showstopper/signature cake? Are there any secret ingredients? I would definitely say my most popular cake is a chocolate fudge cake. It’s my number one seller and chocolate is definitely a

I’ve lived in Fulham for most of the 11 years I’ve been in the UK. It’s a wonderful area filled with great people, lovely independent restaurants, cafés and shops. We have the river a stone’s throw away, beautiful parks to enjoy and it’s just a short tube journey into central London. What’s not to love? To find out more about Faye, or to order a bespoke creation, visit sweetelements.co.uk

ALPINE AL FRESCO Italian restaurant Ritorno has transformed its outdoor terrace into an Alpine-themed wintry wonderland in partnership with Campari. The heated wrap-around terrace features a log cabin with sheepskin blankets and cushions, a silver birch arch and glittering willow branches. The Campari Winter Terrace will run until 28 February in conjunction with four special cocktails created by Campari and Ritorno’s head barman, Simone Francini. 442 King’s Road, SW10 0LQ, 020 3301 6333, ritorno.co.uk

FINE FIZZ Champagne suppliers The Finest Bubble have teamed up with local bicycle and motorcycle companies to offer a two-hour Champagne delivery service between the hours of 9am-9pm, Monday to Saturday. Choose from more than 300 Champagnes, with Magnums and the giant 15-litre Nebuchadnezzar – the equivalent of 20 bottles – also available. thefinestbubble.com

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FOOD & DRINK

Warning: the following may make you hungry and thirsty

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On top of launching a new bar menu featuring light bites and snacks, French restaurant Bandol has unveiled its Christmas menu for private dining clients. For £55 (£60 with cheese) you can book out one of the restaurant’s two private eating spaces and dine on the likes of poached lobster gnocchi with a shellfish bisque to start with, before tackling the roasted duck breast with chestnut, cranberries and creamed Brussel sprouts. 6 Hollywood Road, SW10 9HY, 020 7351 1322, barbandol.co.uk

Home-cooked food delivery company Piccolo Plates, whose founders are both Fulham residents, has launched a new gift package and subscription offering which is perfect for busy families during the Christmas period. Subscribers to the new gift package will receive four dishes of their choice: Christmas cooking just got a whole lot easier. £20, piccoloplates.com

[LIFESTYLE] NEW TO TOWN King’s Road institution Megan’s has opened a second sister restaurantcum café called Megan’s by the Green. The Parsons Green venue, which has a ceiling draped in blossom and fairy lights, will be open all day offering a range of home-cooked menus to eat in or takeaway, while the evening offering will be a paired back version of the sister restaurant on King’s Road, offering the likes of antipasti and charcuterie sharing boards and sourdough pizzas. Unit B, 57-69 Parsons Green Lane, SW6 4JA, 020 7348 7139, megans.co.uk

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vicino royale Francesca Lee-Rogers tests out one of Fulham’s favourites, with great results

ou can’t beat a meal at an Italian restaurant. But Vicino isn’t just any Italian. It’s one of Fulham’s finest. And it’s popular with local residents too, as I discover during a three-course meal; the gentleman on the next table declares he’s been coming here for years. As soon as I arrive, the front of the eatery has a holiday home vibe with its wall frescoes, bright paint, vintage Italian posters and crockery hanging from the walls. I tuck into the thin Italian breadsticks – a classic table staple. For starters, I opt for the calamari and courgette strips. It’s lightly fried giving the perfect bite to the squid and, served with accompanying tartar, it’s oh-so moreish. A classic spag bol is next on the cards for mains. The spaghetti is cooked al dente and the ragu is rich, giving lots of

eat, drink and be merry A one-of-a-kind dining and drinking concept has taken over Lillie Road. The Prince consists of four restaurants, two bars, an enclosed woodland pergola garden and 800 seats. The former Prince of Wales pub and four disused connecting buildings have been transformed into an interconnecting venue by Incipio Group, the team behind Pergola on the Roof and Pergola Paddington Central. The current restaurants are Patty & Bun, MAM, Begging Bowl Canteen and Rabbit, although the pop-up eateries will rotate. The Prince will be open until 31 December, and re-opens again in the New Year on 8 January. 14 Lillie Road, SW6 1TT, theprincelondon.com

depth of flavour to the dish. A dessert of chocolate and passionfruit cheesecake is divine, the biscuit base provides a meltin-the-mouth texture, while the sourness of the seeded passion fruit curd offsets the richness of the white chocolate. I can see why those who live in Fulham return again and again to Vicino. 189 New King’s Road, SW6 4SW, 020 7736 1145, vicinorestaurant.com

FABRICS THAT ROCK The Autumn/Winter collection by James Hare takes inspiration from the natural world, resulting in a sophisticated range of new fabrics reflecting the textures, colours and patterns of rocks, minerals, precious metals and marble. With a neutral palette punctuated with brighter jewel colours, the collection is divided into two elements – Alchemy, featuring formation-inspired textures and patterns, and Argento Silks, featuring iridescent metal-like surfaces and luxurious drapes. Available at Marvic Textiles, Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, SW10 0XE, james-hare.com

WOOL FOR WINTER Crucial Trading, specialists in natural floor coverings with 30 years’ experience, presents its latest collection featuring four new wool designs, five new colourways for the popular Sisal Oriental weave and a brand new Sisool (a unique blend of wool and sisal) design called Twine. New wool designs from £90 per sq m, Sisool Twine £120 per sq m, Sisal Oriental £67 per sq m, 535 King’s Road, SW10 0SZ, crucial-trading.com

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INTERIORS

The latest interiors offerings for a stylish home NOCTURNAL SOLUTIONS French furniture manufacturer Gautier has added another contemporary design solution to its portfolio with the new Nocturne collection. This range of multi-functional, pull-down beds is practical yet stylish, offering extra shelf storage and allowing the units to double up as a multimedia unit or extended console table, which can be used as a desk or dining table seating up to five. Available in five finishes, the collection can be viewed at Gautier’s King’s Road store. The Plaza, 535 King’s Road, SW10 0SZ, 020 7221 2393, gautier.co.uk

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If you don’t quite have time to make your own Christmas wreath, then one of London’s oldest florists, Hayford and Rhodes, has the perfect solution. There are eight spectacular Christmas wreath designs, which are sure to add festive spirit to any door. Personally styled by founding sister Joanna Rhodes, these include The White Coco Wreath and Pink Coco Wreath, which avoid stereotypical Christmas colours and, instead, offer a fresh and elegant design. They make the chicest style statement this festive season. Prices start from £40, nationwide delivery, hayfordandrhodes.co.uk

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FRENCH FEELING

We catch up with Fulham-based interior designer Emmanuelle Sirven to find out all about her latest projects, including a five-level house and a mini-spa

ince the Journal last caught up with Emmanuelle Sirven in December 2016, the French interior designer has been keeping busy – most notably in her advisory role for Parisian furniture giants Silvera, who opened a flagship showroom on King’s Road this summer. “They’re the main furniture supplier for interior designers and architects in Paris,” Emmanuelle explains. “I know Paul and Brigitte Silvera, the owners. They’re very successful in Paris and I’ve worked with them before, so when they contacted me I was very excited. Jouin Manku – who designed the Silvera Wagram shop in Paris – and a local architect were in charge of the concept, planning application and technical drawings. I was in charge of representing Silvera for meetings, as they are based in Paris, and helping them with translations and understanding UK regulations and technical issues. I also designed the kitchen and bathroom with suppliers they represent. Sometimes I meet with my clients here, so they get a feel for the furniture and the fabric. It’s a working place for me too. Emmanuelle is currently working on a five-level house in Ladbroke Square, Notting Hill, with the introduction of light and unity as the main aims. Working alongside an architect, she decided

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to create a new open staircase, using timber for the steps, with the same timber replicated in the kitchen to create unity throughout and the effect of one big space. “You need to bring perspective,” Emmanuelle says. “Before the lower ground floor was very dark, so we opened two big windows looking out on to the rear garden. I have an affinity with nature and natural light. I redesigned the kitchen so it’s now overlooking the garden and it will have a green focus, with green-painted cabinets as well as plant pots both inside and outside in the garden.

Practicality, light and perspective are Emmanuelle’s watchwords

Having recently completed a redesign of an office in High Street Kensington, Emmanuelle is also working on a smaller project in Notting Hill, an upgrade of a bathroom for a property in Tavistock Crescent. She’s also drawing up plans for a glass massage shed/mini spa with garden views at a countryside house in her native France. The two projects encapsulate Emmanuelle’s eclectic services, namely her ability and willingness to undertake small, bespoke projects alongside major office and house restorations. When it comes to top tips for interior design for a home, practicality, light and perspective are Emmanuelle’s watchwords. “I once lived in a house where I was on the first floor of a courtyard and couldn’t see the sky,” she tells me. “I felt like I was in a cage.” Her cage metaphor embodies her own design preferences and is linked to her multifaceted and unique approach to her work: for her, there are neither cages nor constraints. 22 Dawes Road, SW6 7EN, 07748 098 578, emmanuellesirven.com

IN THE ZONE Boutique fitness studio Transition Zone has launched an intense 45-minute class revolving around the specially designed Reformer Chair, which is popular with celebrities. The Reformer Chair consists of a reformer seat and a foot bar with attached springs for added resistance and is designed to improve balance, stretching ability and strength. Choose from the 45-minute Pure Reformer Chair classes, or the quick-fire 25-minute Reformer Chair and Power Plate Fusion sessions. 17 Heathman’s Road, SW6 4TJ, 020 7736 2070, transitionzone.co.uk

Making long-haul easier If you’re looking to jet off this festive season, make sure you’ve packed the essentials, including your travel accessories. We love this Masters of Mayfair eye mask that’s made from 100 per cent cotton and covered in luxury silk to help soothe the eyes. Infused with lavender, it’s sure to help you nod off too. From £55, mastersof mayfair.co.uk

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health & Beauty Keeping you looking and feeling your best this month

MEDICAL MARVEL Private medical practice Coyne Medical has become the first GP practice in the UK to take on healthcare company CliniCloud’s revolutionary technology – the connected medical kit. The advanced kit consists of a digital stethoscope and non-contact thermometer which is linked up to a mobile app. Parents can easily record their child’s temperature and heart rate, with the recordings then emailed directly to doctors at Coyne Medical, who are available 24-hours a day to deliver remote consultations. £75, 413a Fulham Palace Road, SW6 6SX, 020 7736 7676, beautyclinicfulham.co.uk

FESTIVE FRAGRANCES 1. Neom Organics’ Christmas Wish Scented Candle Get into the seasonal spirit by lighting this candle. Infused with a blend of 13 essential oils including mandarin, cinnamon and tonka bean, it will help you to relax and unwind, while enveloping your home with the soothing, traditional scent of the season. Candle with one wick from £30, neomorganics.com 2. Noble Isle’s – Fireside candle If you’re still stumped as to a Christmas present to buy your nearest and dearest, look no further than this candle. It captures all the warmth and comfort of a country inn on a brisk, wintry day. £39, nobleisle.com

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new hair, don’t care The Journal tests out Hari’s, the go-to Fulham hair salon come rain or shine francesca lee-rogers

eeping up with highlights is hard work, especially as one gets older. Not only do the roots grow out, but so does the grey. This means that it’s absolutely vital to stay on top of the routine six-to-eight-week appointments, a beauty timetable that I sometimes find hard to commit to. Luckily, help is at hand locally at Hari’s, which has recently launched a Colour Perfection Bar, meaning Fulham residents can perfect the damage of any colour mishaps from brassy highlights or botched up balayages. Led by senior creative colourist Francesca Dixon, it’s a 10-strong team, meaning that your dream hair squad is right on the doorstep. I’m welcomed into Hari’s buzzing salon, Francesca greets me and we start the consultation. I feel my hair has become somewhat dull and lacklustre recently and I’m in need of an uplift. She reassures me and tells me how she’s going to break up the colour with two hues using foils. After having balayage for the last year, I’m already eager to see the results. I forget how long it takes to do a full head of highlights though – especially given that my hair is long and thick – but I keep

“I feel very pampered having both my hair and nails done at the same time” reminding myself that patience is a virtue. Also, I’m somewhat distracted by having an OPI gel polish manicure, and I feel very pampered having both my hair and nails done at the same time. After

some time under the heater, I’m ready to put my feet up – it’s a hard life – and have my hair shampooed and conditioned. I’m always a sucker for a head massage, but this is one of the best I’ve ever had and I almost nod off in the chair. A smartbond treatment is applied that protects and strengthens after having my hair coloured, and I’m ready to get a trim. Over-straightening and using heated hair appliances means that my locks have definitely become a bit frazzled and so I’m happy to see the ends chopped off. After opting for a big and bouncy blow dry, I’m ready to hit the New King’s Road, after a quick note to remind myself not to leave it so long next time. 183 New King’s Road, SW6 4SW, 020 7731 6062, harissalon.com

DIRECTORY

All of the essentials are taken care of in our roundup for harmonious living

Property Services [estate agents]

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

Strutt & Parker 701 Fulham Road 020 7731 7100

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

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

Draker Lettings 581 Fulham Road SW6 5UA 020 7042 1200 draker.co.uk

Savills 191 New King’s Road 020 7731 9400 423 Fulham Palace Road 020 7578 9050 Chestertons Three offices – one great postcode 78 New King’s Road 020 7731 4448

[MOVING SERVICES] Abels Moving Services UK Residential, European and International Removals & Storage 020 3773 5796 info@abels.co.uk abels.co.uk

[PROPERTY MANAGEMENT]

Bold & Reeves 020 7408 7590 boldandreeves.co.uk

Fashion, Health & Beauty [fashion]

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

Allison Rodger 279a New King's Road SW6 4RD 020 7821 7000 allisonrodger.co.uk

[HAIR SALON]

Gina Conway 612 Fulham Road 020 7731 7633

[PHARMACY]

Palace Pharmacy 331 Fulham Palace Road 020 7736 3034

[SPECIALIST] Fulham Osteopathic Care 'Our practice was established by Isabel Diaz, Osteopath and Midwife from her home in Parsons Green' 959-961 Fulham Road SW6 5HY 0207 736 1846 07956 283 276 fulhamosteopathiccare.co.uk Elenique Aesthetics Skin Clinic ‘Improve your skin health and deepen your knowledge about skincare’ 959-961 Fulham Road SW6 5HY 020 3637 4549 contact@eleniqueaesthetics.co.uk eleniqueaesthetics.co.uk

Mortar & Milk 793 Fulham Road SW6 5HD 020 7731 3415 mortarandmilk.com

[PRIVATE HEALTHCARE]

Coyne Medical 109 New King’s Road, SW6 4SJ 020 7731 3077 coynemedical.com Basuto Medical Centre An established independent family practice offering ongoing general medical care for individuals and families, including immunisations and health screening checks 29 Basuto Road, SW6 4BJ 020 7736 7557 basuto.com

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Home [HOME DESIGN]

Finite Solutions 020 7371 8761 finitesolutions.co.uk Red Box Studio 19, Hurlingham Studios, Ranelagh Gardens, SW6 3PA 020 7381 1539 redboxlondon.com

Your Architect London 965 Fulham Road SW6 5JJ 020 3405 6820 yourarchitect.london

Jo Cowen Architects Burlington House 184-186 New King's Road SW6 3JH 020 7371 0357 jocowendesign.com

EMR Home Design 19 Daisy Lane SW6 3DD 07484 922 003 emrdesign.co.uk

[INTERIOR DESIGN]

Sacre Bleu London sacrebleulondon.co.uk

Emmanuelle Sirven The French touch in interior design. 07748 098 578 emmanuellesirven.com

Roundhouse 857 Fulham Road, SW6 5HJ 020 7736 7362 roundhousedesign.com

[WOOD FLOORING]

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

[TILING]

Porcelanosa Wandsworth Bridge Road 08444 818952

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 School 1 Fulham Park Road 020 7371 9009

Fulham Prep School 200 Greyhound Road 020 7386 2444

The Hampshire School 15 Manresa Road 020 7352 7077

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

Essentials [Builder]

William Gaze Ltd. Construction 28 Imperial Square 020 7078 8874

[plumbing]

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

[BuTCHER]

Parson’s Nose 753 Fulham Road, SW6 5UU 020 7736 4492 parsonsnose.co.uk

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

[CLEANING SERVICES] Cleaning Services Fulham 020 3746 3064 Domestic Cleaners 020 3404 6962 Cinderella Cleaning & Ironing Services 0757 8798 422

Speciality shops and services [WINE MERCHANT] Last Drop Wines 492 King's Road 020 7351 2973 lastdropwines.com

[gifts]

Quirky Gadgets 823 Fulham Road 020 7736 6735

[art gallery] Pullman Editions 94 Pimlico Road, SW1W 8PL 020 7730 0547 pullmaneditions.com

[TICKETS & HOSPITALITY]

DTB Sports and Events 10 Plato Place, 72-74 St Dionis Road 020 7385 3553

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[CHRISTMAS GIFTS]

QUIRKY PERKS

Wacky and wonderful gifts are available on your doorstep at Quirky Gadgets

f you’re stuck for inspiration for Christmas gifts, opt for something more interesting than the usual suspects at Quirky Gadgets. 823 Fulham Road, SW6 5HG, 020 7736 6735. Follow Quirky Gadgets on Instagram @quirkygadgetsfulham

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fulham property

Stay on the money when it comes to the local market

Rosaline Road, £1,300,000. Marketed by Knight Frank knightfrank.co.uk

CRYSTAL BALL Three local agents share their expert forecasts for the 2018 sales market; and all concur things are looking up

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY Advice on how to be proactive this winter, whether you’re buying, selling, leasing or renting

PRIME RESIDENTIAL A spotlight on a riverside development of a period block and a trio of marquee penthouses

[PROPERTY]

[PROPERTY news]

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Important plans affecting your area © KNIGHT FRANK

match day madness Here’s our handy guide to Fulham FC and Chelsea FC home games so you can avoid the gridlock FULHAM FC

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Go ahead for Martin’s Properties’ mixed-use redevelopment by the river in Chelsea

artin’s Properties has bagged permission for the mixed-use redevelopment of a period block in Chelsea’s Cheyne Conservation Area. The scheme, taking in 1-4 Munro Terrace and 111-112 Cheyne Walk, will see a reconfiguration of the existing late Victorian terrace to deliver 13 apartments, along with 157 square metres of retail space and 576 square metres of offices. Drawn up by Scott Brownrigg, the plans

involve an extension to the basement and rear, the restoration of the historic facade, and a traditional mansard roof design. The resi units will comprise a mix of studios, one-beds and two-beds. The team sheet also includes heritage consultants Alan Baxter Associates and planning consultants Rolfe Judd.

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Rosaline Road, Fulham, SW6

Beautifully designed three bedroom house A stunning three bedroom house, close to local amenities. Double reception room, a large eat in kitchen, separate playroom/media room, 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a sizable roof terrace. EPC: C. Approximately 158.67 sq m (1,708 sq ft). Freehold Guide price: £1,300,000

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Blake Gardens, SW6 ÂŁ3,450,000 This exceptional five-bedroom home, close to Fulham Broadway, has been completely re-modelled to offer spacious family living with a high quality finish . Freehold. EPC=C Fulham Sales: 020 8033 9049 sales.ful@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Tasso Road, W6 ÂŁ1,750,000 One of only eight magnificent new build mews townhouses, this end-of-terrace home offers a light, bright and well-proportioned living space within a private courtyard. Freehold. EPC=B Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park Sales: 020 8033 9042 sales.bis@marshandparsons.co.uk

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[ADVICE]

Presents from

THE PROS Christmas comes early in the form of top tips from four local estate agents with regards to renting, leasing, buying and selling during the winter months

Tim Hassell, managing director of Draker Lettings, removes the hassle with his top tips for tenants looking to rent over the winter period 1. As we go into winter, there is usually

a little more property to choose from. If you are moving in the winter months, you will see that you also have slightly less competition, avoiding the summertime disappointment that so many tenants can face when they miss out on a property they like.

2. Landlords will expect more rent in the spring and summer months, therefore commitment for a longer period will mean that you protect and control the rent that your landlord can ask for. If you’re able to sign for two years or more, this security can often be a fair incentive to your landlord to keep rent increase to a minimum.

draker lettings, Lindrop Street, £1,200 pw

3. One of the most common things we see in the winter months is overconfidence from tenants, who continue the search despite finding a property that they love. This can be dangerous, as in Prime Central London there are always people looking.

Georgie Noel-Shore, lettings manager at Marsh & Parsons’ Fulham office, on advice for landlords seeking to get the best deal 1. For landlords marketing a vacant marsh & parsons, Dockside House, 4 Park Street, £700 pw

draker lettings, Lindrop Street, £1,200 pw

marsh & parsons, Dockside House, 4 Park Street, £700 pw

property at this time of year, be sure the lights and heating are working and switched on before viewings. As many prospective tenants will be visiting in the evening, a warm and bright interior will present the property in its best light, and could also avoid frozen or burst pipes throughout the colder months.

2. It’s paramount that your property stands out in a winter market, as

[PROPERTY] Nicola Miller, associate at Knight Frank Fulham, details advice for vendors 1. Making a lot of effort to tidy for the

in-laws coming over on Christmas Day? The same applies when getting your home ready for a sale. Don’t cover it in tinsel, but think about how your house will look to someone walking in for the first time. Moving house is also a great opportunity to have a clear out.

2. Baking bread, making fresh coffee and

putting flowers everywhere isn’t required, but think about the presentation of your main living spaces. The kitchen is key, so make sure work surfaces aren’t cluttered with all the latest appliances.

3. Pricing is key, shooting for the stars

likely won’t pay off in a tough market but the demand is there when a realistic outlook is applied. You want people to view your home so they fall in love with it like you did, not put them off before they’ve even walked through the door.

the pool of prospective tenants is smaller than during the busy summer months. If possible, invest in some soft furnishings (cushions, rugs etc.) to make the property seem as homely as possible – the more homely it feels, the more tenants will be able to envision themselves living there.

knight frank fulham, Rosaline Road, £1,300,000

3. Finally, aim to settle on an

18-month break clause when agreeing the terms, so the tenancy ends in the midst of the buoyant spring/summer market. Equally, with more properties on the market at this time as well, tenants will also benefit from more choice.

strutt & Parker, Foskett Road, £2,650,000

Barclay MacFarlane, head of Strutt & Parker’s Fulham office, shares his pearls of wisdom for would-be buyers 1. Make sure you have all your finances in place so that, if your offer is accepted, you are in a position to move quickly.

2. Buyers in chains are not as attractive as those who are chain-free, who can offer a vendor flexibility on the timing of the transaction. This can often be worth a lot to vendors, particularly to those who are moving out of the local area and needing to plan their move around school term times. 3. Don’t worry about thinking you might be insulting a vendor by making a low offer. A high percentage of vendors will offer some flexibility on their asking price, so it’s worth a try, particularly if the property has been on the market for a long time. Vendors want certainty and speed. Price is important of course, but some buyers will opt for a slightly lower offer if the buyer is able to proceed. CONTACT THE AGENTS

knight frank fulham, Rosaline Road, £1,300,000

Draker Lettings Fulham office, 581 Fulham Road, SW6 5UA, 020 7042 1200, draker.co.uk Knight Frank Fulham, 203 New King’s Road, SW6 4SR, 020 3641 5871, knightfrank.co.uk Marsh & Parsons Fulham office, 103-105 Moore Park Road, SW6 2DA, 020 7736 9822, marshandparsons.co.uk

marsh & parsons, Dockside House, 4 Park Street, £700 pw

Strutt & Parker Fulham office, 701 Fulham Road, SW6 5UL, 020 7731 7100, struttandparker.com

[PROPERTY]

[PROPERTY news]

Hadley shows off Chelsea Island penthouses Trio of residences includes 3,797 sq ft ‘jewel in the crown’ priced at nearly £12m

amelia owen, lettings negotiator, knight frank fulham “‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” While landlords in Fulham would undoubtedly be delighted if no mice were stirring in their properties over Christmas, they might not be so happy if their properties were tenant free. It’s true that the rental market does slow down as we head towards the 25th December, but it doesn’t stop altogether. There are still currently a good number of applicants looking to rent properties in the Fulham area – from studios to family houses – all with a natural deadline of wanting to be in before Santa arrives. In the spirit of the festive period, Knight

est End-based developer Hadley Property Group has unleashed the marquee units at its new Chelsea Island scheme. We’ve already seen the release of some smaller units at the 11-storey Arney Fender Katsalidis-designed project by Chelsea Harbour, but the trio of penthouses have been saved until now. Starting at 2,000 sq ft, the three- and four-bed lateral and duplex pads each have sizeable private terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows and “oversized” internal spaces, with the largest weighing in at 3,797 sq ft and priced at a suitably hefty £11.995m. Given the scheme is just a stone’s throw from the Design Centre, there’s plenty of pressure on the finish, so the internal spec includes bespoke kitchens with Gaggenau and Miele appliances and traditional marble worktops, “hotel-standard” luxury

bathrooms with natural stone finishes and THG brassware, and timber flooring and designer lighting throughout. Hadley has forged some nice tie-ups to add some extra sensory sweeteners to the offering, including commissioning Belgravia-based floral couture designer Neill Strain, who’s favoured by the likes of Joan Collins and Donatella Versace, to come up with a bee-friendly garden scheme for the communal roof terrace. Top UK chandler Rachel Vosper has been signed up to create a “bespoke scent package” for the development, while the project is also delivering some new retail and restaurant space via a creek-side piazza.

Frank Fulham has the perfect present for landlords – a special introductory offer for the festive season, if you let your property with us before the 22nd December. As well as this, for every move-in this December, we will provide a Christmas tree for the new tenant. If you’re a landlord to whom we can bring some Christmas cheer, or, if you’re looking to rent a property, then pop in and see us or give us a call. Let us take one less thing off your plate – and give you more room for the Brussels sprouts. Merry Christmas to everyone, from the Fulham team! 203 New King’s Road, SW6 4SR, 020 3641 5871 knightfrank.co.uk

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[MARKET FORECAST]

On the

MONEY Three local agents share their expert predictions for the 2018 sales market

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In contrast to other parts of the capital, buyer demand has remained strong in Fulham throughout 2017, with a healthy average of 18 buyers registered for every property we have for sale. In particular, the Peterborough and Moore Park estates, Hurlingham and the ‘Alphabet Streets’ always attract strong interest and this will inevitably continue in the New Year. January is traditionally a busy month due to New Year’s resolutions to move or purchase a new home. Indeed, our buyer register increased by 42 per cent last January following the quieter Christmas period. With

last month’s base rate increase now at the forefront of people’s minds, and potentially several more in the coming years, we expect a particularly strong influx of buyers either starting or resuming their searches, and anticipate this to grow throughout Q1 2018. As Brexit negotiations continue, and the dust begins to settle on the turbulent times we’ve seen in the prime London property market, buyers’ confidence in the market is returning. The pool of buyers in the New Year looks to be plentiful, so for those looking to sell, now is the time to prepare your property.

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PAUL PRICE, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MARSH & PARSONS’ FULHAM OFFICE

Barclay MacFarlane, head of Strutt & Parker’s Fulham office

2017 has been an interesting year for the Fulham property market. Activity levels were far better than we had seen for much of the previous year, but then the snap General Election really set the cat amongst the pigeons and the uncertainty around Brexit (hard Brexit, soft Brexit or no deal at all) raised its head again. Coupled with this, continued speculation around stamp duty reforms

[PROPERTY]

James Davies, office head, Knight Frank Fulham Next year I expect sales volumes to increase steadily, as asking prices reflect higher rates of stamp duty and buyers feel more confident against the uncertain political backdrop. With sellers now setting realistic asking prices rather than starting higher on the basis of historical hope value, we saw some traction return to the market in 2017. With the Budget now out of the way and the only stamp duty changes affecting first time buyers, I expect that there will be good

meant buyers remained firmly on the fence. Despite these issues, we have seen interest from buyers looking to take advantage of the weak pound and since September our sales volumes have improved greatly. Buyer registrations are up and the market is improving. However, market sentiment can change quickly and this looks set to continue into 2018, with values likely to remain flat. Overall, pricing is likely to remain incredibly sensitive and those sellers that are too ambitious with their asking price may struggle to get any traction.

market activity next year and pricing will remain broadly flat. For family houses, the Fulham area will continue to benefit from the influx of people upsizing from prime central London, which has long been a source of supply for the housing market here. Almost regardless of market conditions, if you require more space for your family then a move is a musthave not a nice-to-have!

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CONTACT THE AGENTS

Knight Frank Fulham, 203 New Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road, SW6 4SR, 020 3641 5871, knightfrank.co.uk Marsh & Parsons Fulham office, 103-105 Moore Park Road, SW6 2DA, 020 7736 9822, marshandparsons.co.uk Strutt & Parker Fulham office, 701 Fulham Road, SW6 5UL, 020 7731 7100

Walham Chesilton Road, SW6 SW6 Walham Grove, Grove, SW6

£3,595,000 Freehold Freehold £2,300,000 £3,595,000

An exceptionally wide, four-storey property, rebuilt togarden. create an An An impressive four bedroom family home with a 38ft outstanding family home. 1992 sq sq ft ft (276 (185 sq sq m) m) 2,971 2,971 sq ft (276 sq m) Drawingroom room || Reception room | Kitchen/dining room | Master bedroom | Three further bedrooms | Bathroom | Shower room | Drawing Open plan kitchen/reception/dining room| TV area shower Drawing room | Open plan kitchen/reception/dining room| TV area || Master Master suite suite || Bedroom Bedroom with with ensuite ensuite shower | Study| |Shower Cloakroom | Utility room| |Wine Garden | Paved garden | Garden with integrated BBQ Two further bedrooms | Bathroom room | Utility cellar | Annexe Two further bedrooms | Bathroom | Shower room | Utility | Wine cellar | Annexe | Garden with integrated BBQ EPC Rating D Fulham 7731 7100 | fulham@struttandparker.com Fulham 020 020 Fulham 020 7731 7731 7100 7100 || fulham@struttandparker.com fulham@struttandparker.com

£625 per week* Unfurnished £725 per week *

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A An stunning and recently two bathroom bedroom garden flat, situated in a the threerefurbished bedroom two split level flat, with An outstanding outstanding heart of Parsons Green. private West facing roof terrace. 875 sq ftft(81.22 sq m) 978 978 sq sq (90 sq m) Open plan reception room/kitchen | Two bedrooms | Bathroom | Shower room | Cellar/utility room | Private Garden Reception Reception room room || Integrated Integrated kitchen kitchen | Three bedrooms with excellent storage EPC Rating D Contemporary Contemporary bathroom bathroom with with shower shower over over the bath | Wet room | Private roof terrace Fulham Fulham 020 fulham@struttandparker.com 020 7731 7731 7100 7100 || fulham@struttandparker.com *The following Tenant charges may apply prior to tenancy commencement: Tenancy Agreement £222 (inc VAT) Credit References per per application application £54 £54 (inc (inc VAT). VAT). All All advertised advertised prices prices are are excluded excluded and and other other associated associated services. services. *The services. *Thefollowing followingTenant Tenantcharges chargesmay mayapply applyprior priorto totenancy tenancy commencement: commencement: Tenancy Tenancy Agreement Agreement £222 £222 (inc (inc VAT) VAT) Credit Credit References References per application £54 (inc VAT). All advertised prices are excluded and other associated

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