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Dear Resident, As the sun begins to shine over Fulham, what better way to soak up the rays than by watching Andy Murray competing on a grass court? We’re not talking about the impending 2014 Wimbledon Championships, however; before the action kicks off in SW19, the tennis season begins in style at The Hurlingham Club, with the return of the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic. The Journal talks to Mark Philippoussis ahead of the tournament; read more on page 14. This month Lauren Romano meets Julian Dyer, the founder of dessert company Pots & Co, as his colourful ramekins of lemon and lime posset and passion fruit and blood orange cheesecake hit the shelves in Waitrose stores nationwide. They talk teapots, the old Jazz on the Green festival and how his pudding empire all began here in Fulham (p.9). In other food news, Lauren also catches up with Scarlett Guess, the owner of Munster Road’s neighbourhood hang-out Poppy’s Place over smashed avocado on toast (p.16). And last but by no means least, residents should clear a space in their diaries for the return of the annual Celebrating Fulham and Fair on the Green, which return this month. Read our round-up of the community focused events on page 6.
Image / The perfect warmup to Wimbledon, the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic returns to The Hurlingham Club. Read more on page 14.
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LOCAL NEWS Keep your finger on the pulse with our round-up of local news
Go with the flow Forget the stuffy underground, more and more commuters are turning to the Thames Clippers. The latest passenger figures reveal that the Putney to Blackfriars river bus service, which runs via Chelsea Harbour and Imperial Wharf, has recently seen a 200 per cent rise in the number of commuters. In the last 12 months a record 121,667 passenger journeys have been made. To test your early morning sea legs, visit thamesclippers.com for the latest timetables Image courtesy of Transport For London
Fulham’s got the X Factor Budding singers and songwriters can make their voices heard at the Song Academy. Writing, performing and recording workshops with professional singers and songwriters take place at St Dionis Church in Parsons Green, and gear young stars up for an end of term gig, complete with a professional band and a live audience. Anyone who wants to find out what the Song Academy is all about should take a trip to Westfield in Shepherd’s Bush on 22 June from 1pm and 5pm, when talented winners of the academy’s Young Songwriter competition will be taking to the stage to perform their songs live in a special showcase. A free songwriting workshop will also take place on the day from 2.30pm to 3.30pm for eight to 13 year olds. The Song Academy is running a summer holiday course from 21 to 25 July at Tech Music School, Effie Road, SW6 1EN Visit songacademy.co.uk for further details -4-
Constable Rose Francis with com munity resusc itation
training officer Malcolm Ritchi e
On the beat City heights
Picnickers and sunbathers at the local parks this summer might be glad to hear that Charity every member of the parks police team challenge has now been given additional medical On 14 June, three employees from training to use a portable defibrillator. the geographic information systems 165 park staff and park users have company Helyx SIS Ltd will gear up to also been taught the basics of CPR at cycle a gruelling 880 miles from Lands various pop-up training sessions at End to John O’Groats. The ride is in aid the borough’s parks. of local veteran charity Stoll. To make a donation, visit: Hammersmith & Fulham parks police virginmoneygiving.com/team/Helyx can be contacted on 0300 3655 101
With the London Festival of Architecture upon us, Roca London Gallery will host a photography exhibition exploring some of the capital’s most important regeneration projects and their impact on local communities, green spaces and small businesses. The Regenerating Capital exhibition will showcase the works of 12 photographers turning their lenses on the change and growth happening all around them.
The exhibition runs from 2 June until 23 August. Roca London Gallery, Townmead Road, SW6 2PY (rocalondongallery.com)
A good deed For those who think doing a good deed should mean more than donating a few coppers to a collection bucket, but aren’t sure how they can make a difference, Hammersmith & Fulham Volunteers Week should throw up a few suggestions. The touring roadshow will spread the word about volunteering opportunities, from setting up a neighbourhood watch group to becoming a reserve in the armed forces. The roadshow arrives at Fulham Broadway shopping centre from 10am to 4pm on 5 June and at White City Community Centre from 11am to 1pm on 12 June.
Don’t miss HF ArtsFest arrives at a local arts venue near you this month. Running from 8 to 15 June, the festival celebrates the diverse cultural offerings taking place in the borough – from literary events to stand-up comedy.
To find out more about volunteering in Fulham visit: lbhf.gov.uk or hfvc.org.uk
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Party TIME The summer has finally arrived, and what better way to kick it off than with a local celebration?
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t’s that time of year again: the smell of barbecues fills the air, the ice cream van does its rounds and sunseekers roll out their picnic rugs in Bishops Park. Amongst all the fun, Celebrating Fulham returns. Organised by Hammersmith & Fulham Council in partnership with the Fulham Society, the nine-day celebration offers a carefullycurated programme of the best local events. The annual festival has been running since 2004 to showcase the best of Fulham’s history and hidden treasures, and to promote small businesses along the way. ‘Celebrating Fulham puts a focus on what’s on our doorstep and encourages people to spend locally,’ town centre manager and organiser Nicki Burgess says, reminding us that, with some 35,000 households in Fulham, it has real potential to boost the local economy. It’s not all about parting with the pennies, however, the line-up of events enables residents of all ages to connect with the community. From an English beer master class at Whole Foods Market and an artists’ open studio event, to an outdoor performance of the Roald Dahl classic, George’s Marvellous Medicine in Fulham Palace’s walled garden and an evening bat walk, there
really is something for everyone. On the cultural agenda, lovers of the Bard’s sonnets and plays should make a note in their diary to attend Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits, taking place at All Saints Church to celebrate his 450th birthday, which will feature readings alongside songs. If a trip down Elizabethan memory lane isn’t your thing, Press Play pop-up film company will be screening Catch Me If You Can on the rooftop at Broadway House. History buffs, meanwhile, can enjoy walks, tours and illustrated talks. At the heart of the festival, Fair on the Green arrives on Saturday 5 July. The everpopular event, organised by members of St Dionis Church, along with residents and business owners, is a true celebration of the community and raises money for numerous charities. The family-friendly day out features hundreds of stalls, a bouncy castle, Punch and Judy shows, carousels, a food court and two stages of live music and entertainment. Summer doesn’t get much better than this; see you there! Celebrating Fulham runs from 28 June to 6 July Fair on the Green takes place on 5 July from 11.30am to 5.30pm. The full programme can be found at: lbhf.gov.uk/celebratingfulham -6-
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Pots and
puds Lauren Romano meets Julian Dyer, founder of Pots & Co, the dessert company which serves its handmade puddings in colourful ceramic ramekins
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f Julian Dyer hand-crafted puddings each week, all wasn’t a chef, he made using the finest ingredients without would have been any preservatives. The small team of a ceramicist – so Michelin-trained chefs based at the it’s just as well that he company kitchen in Park Royal pour their stumbled upon an passion into each dessert in the range. idea for a company ‘Making just one pudding perfectly is easy,’ that combines his two Julian admits. ‘It’s when you scale it up to passions. Pots & Co, batches of 1,000 that you have to fine-tune which serves Julian’s the process and pay close attention to puddings in ceramic maintaining the quality.’ pots, was his stroke of This attention to detail means that the culinary genius. In 2008 Julian mountains of citrus fruit used to put the was faced with the logistical nightmare of zing in the lemon and lime posset are catering for 200 juiced by hand diners an hour. He and added to the Despite the meteoric rise achieved this feat dessert within the of his baked custards and not by re-wiring hour to ensure crumbles, Julian has his feet the National Grid the intensity of to fire up a forge flavour is not lost. placed firmly on the ground of ovens, or by The apples for recruiting an army of chefs, but by cooking the caramelised apple crumble, meanwhile, meals in individual ceramic pots. ‘Ceramic are all peeled on site too; something you is the best material for keeping food at an would expect to see at a 20-cover restaurant, even temperature, and it is effortless to not a rapidly expanding enterprise. It is this move from the fridge to the oven and then lack of corner-cutting that Julian believes straight to the plate,’ he tells me. makes Pots & Co stand out from the crowd. Today, Pots & Co creates up to 40,000 A former stockbroker and self-taught -9-
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cook, Julian settled and chocolate pot and a baked mocha in Parsons Green in cheesecake to the line-up. The chefs 1988. His cheffing are also currently putting the finishing debut followed touches to three new flavours, along with soon after when a selection of mini desserts, which will be his good friend released soon. Rohan Blacker But the course of a good pudding never – the founder of did run smooth, and there have been a Deliverance and the few bumps in the road along the way. First owner of The Pen (now up, Julian tried to get Selfridges to stock Amuse Bouche) – gave him a foot in the the products. He was convinced that the kitchen door. After his head chef walked combination of expert cooking, quality out, Rohan urgently needed somebody ingredients and the aesthetic of the pots to take up the toque and devise a menu would appeal to the store’s target audience. for the restaurant’s opening night. ‘I It did, and this gave Julian and Adam a went from cooking at my parents’ place three-week window to get production up in France to overseeing a kitchen!’ Julian and running. recalls. Luckily, he had a who’s who of successful chefs on speed Ceramic is the best material for keeping dial. ‘I’d phone up Philip Howard at The Square for advice; it was food at an even temperature, and it is like an episode of Ready Steady effortless to move from the fridge to the Cook!’ he laughs. oven and then straight to the plate When it clicked that he should try and market his meals in pots idea, it wasn’t long before Julian called on ‘At the time, we didn’t even have a another fellow chef, Adam Penney. At first permanent kitchen and Adam was cooking the pair began to devise a savoury range of for Chinawhite nightclub in the evenings, classics like cottage pie and three-cheese so we were making everything during the macaroni, but the difficulties involved in day. We were losing money on each batch working with meat, especially in such a back then and it would have been all too small kitchen, meant they soon abandoned easy to compromise on quality,’ Julian savoury for sweet. reminisces. Slowly but surely, the pots Together they developed a lemon and rolled off the production line and the duo lime posset, an apple crumble and the found a kitchen in north London. After a Great Taste award-winning sticky toffee whip-round from friends and family, they pudding and chocolate and orange pot. managed to club together enough money They have since added passion fruit and to buy the premises. blood orange cheesecake, a salted caramel Remaining true to the Pots & Co values - 10 -
eventually paid off. After Selfridges began stocking the puddings in 2011, Waitrose agreed to trial them too in an initial 11 stores. When I met Julian he confirmed that Pots & Co will now be stocked in all 280 Waitrose stores, something that he is understandably elated about. The pots will always form an integral part of the product for Julian. ‘They are an infinitely better alternative to a pudding in a foil container that you have to tip out,’ he tells me. He has spend countless hours perfecting the pastel-toned ramekins over the years; from experimenting with different types of clay to tracking down a family-run potters in Valencia to meet his needs. ‘The pots are what make the puddings,’ he assures. ‘They are such an even distributor of heat; our products wouldn’t be the same without them. The wheels are in motions to increase production from 40,000 to 100,000 puddings a week over the year ahead. But despite the meteoric rise of his baked custards and crumbles, Julian has his feet placed firmly on the ground. ‘I’ve lived in Parsons Green since 1988, my children attend Lady Margaret School and All Saints. I love the real sense of community which exists here. When I was doing catering for high-profile film events (the highlight included cooking for Sylvester Stallone, he reveals) I’d bump into contacts in Dickinson butchers on North End Road. My wife has just taken over a catering business and she also enjoys the local network we have here.’ Julian attributes much of Pots & Co’s success to its resourcefulness and the vision of the chefs he works with. ‘They are Michelin-trained and love to create. We aren’t pigeon-holed like other dessert companies. We make crumbles,
cheesecakes, set creams – the whole spectrum of sweet treats, and we use the very best ingredients and methods.’ It’s obviously paying off as there is talk of a collaboration with a well-known restaurant chain and an airline too, as well as another possible supermarket launch, which Julian plays down. ‘If an arrangement works we go with it; I don’t want us to get ahead of ourselves.’ As our meeting draws to a close I ask Julian if he is looking forward to this year’s summer celebrations in Fulham. He recalls the Jazz on the Green festival back in 1999 when the founders of Innocent smoothies had a stall. ‘I was on my way home from a stag do and I saw these guys standing at a trestle table. They had rows of smoothies lined up and then two bins for the empties. One bin had a label saying “Don’t give up the day job” and the other was entitled “Start a company”. Not one empty bottle found its way into the “Don’t give up the day job” bin. To think that it all started here,’ he laughs. As for what the future holds for Pots & Co, Julian is looking forward, but not without the occasional glance back to how far the company has come. ‘I went to quite a prestigious boarding school and I did ceramics at A-Level,’ he tells me. ‘Every time we had guests around to my parents’ house, my father would pick up a teapot that I had made and sigh, gesturing to it. “£55,000, that’s how much this teapot cost me.” It was a running family joke. If only he knew what I was doing now.’ (potsandco.com)
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Making
memories
Thanks to the smartphone, anyone can be an around-the-clock David Bailey. But what do you do with the archive of photos stored on your SIM card? Enterprising resident Harriet Inglis has a solution
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n epidemic is gripping SW6 and beyond: we are a community of happy-snappers. Seizing the “say cheese” moment on camera at any given opportunity, we capture our children’s first steps, first tooth and the first time they slurp spaghetti with such abandon we could give a seasoned paparazzo a run for his money. Parents, it seems, are particularly guilty culprits. Gone are the days when dad took charge of the camera – stashed in a bulky bag filled with extra film and batteries – on day trips to the zoo for carefully staged photos. These were then developed and duly bound in an album to be whipped out at any family occasion. Today, our pictures of precious moments are holed up on our computer hard-drives and left clogging up memory cards. We have so many photos but nothing in the form of the organised albums that we used to place such importance on. This is where Harriet Inglis comes in. An affable and energetic local mother of four, she knows all too well that organising photos from last month’s barbecue (let alone pictures from the Christmas nativity play or snaps from that holiday to Greece three years’ ago), is a chore. Thankfully, it’s one that she is willing to take on.
Harriet will come to your house, collect all your photos from the plethora of storage places they currently reside (camera, phone, computer), transfer them all on to a memory stick and head home to sift through the lot. While it might seem like an intrusion of privacy to hand over your photos to a complete stranger, I challenge anybody to spend ten minutes with Harriet and not implicitly trust her. What’s more, no job is too big or small. ‘My most recent client had 10,000 photos in digital form,’ Harriet smiles. ‘It’s easy to amass so many pictures that you simply don’t know where to begin.’ Harriet will patiently sort through and put them in some kind of chronological order. Next, she will select the best photos and print them before presenting her carefully curated selection in a series of beautiful albums. ‘As a mother I know from instinct and experience which images will have the most sentimental value,’ she assures. Harriet also offers a storage service, and can keep back-up files of your photo archive on disc or memory stick secure in her safe. ‘One woman was actually reduced to tears when I handed over her albums; she hadn’t seen her wedding photos for years because nobody prints pictures anymore,’ Harriet reveals. It is this positive response that makes the task so rewarding and worthwhile. ‘It is a privilege to be allowed access to a family’s most precious memories, to build a story of their life thus far, and to document the many special moments that punctuate it. I can’t wait to complete my next project.’ Harriet can tailor packages to suit your needs and budget. Contact her for more information on photography@britanniaroad.com
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Game, set, match The tennis season begins in style at The Hurlingham Club this month with the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic
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he strawberries and cream might be on stand-by down the road at Wimbledon, but before Andy Murray and co. don their whites and rally it out on the famous grass courts, they warm-up at the Hurlingham Club’s very own tournament: the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic. As well as showcasing world-class players from the ATP and WTA Tours, a number of tennis legends will be taking to the court. Mark Philippoussis is among those warming up; he speaks to the Fulham Residents’ Journal ahead of the event... What is it about the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic that gives it such enduring appeal? It is a combination of the most beautiful and intimate setting in the heart of London, as well as watching world-class tennis players. It’s like an exclusive summer party: great atmosphere, great hospitality and great entertainment. How many times have you taken part and what particular memories stand out from
previous years? I honestly can’t say for sure, but it feels like I have been playing at The Hurlingham Club for 10 years. Even when I was still on the tour, I would play my practice matches and train here before Wimbledon. Every time I play, what stands out for me is the crowd and the people involved – the energy is incredibly positive. What do you enjoy most about the tournament? I love playing against my old rivals. We have such a good time at the Hurlingham – you really can’t beat it. After we play our matches we get to mingle with the guests, relax in the beautiful setting and have a good catch up. As a former ATP Tour player, why do you think the BNP Paribas Tennis Classic is popular with players warming up for Wimbledon? It’s important to get as much grass court practice as possible in the run-up to Wimbledon. Andy Murray played here last year and it worked for him! And he’s back this year to warm up again. Last year, Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova and Jo-Wilfried
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Tsonga were also at the event getting in last minute vital grass court preparation. Do you know who you will be partnered with for your doubles matches this year? Is there anyone in particular that you are looking forward to facing? I know that I’ll be playing a doubles match with Mansour Bahrami and Goran Ivanisevic. We don’t take it too seriously. Mansour is always having fun on the court, which makes it entertaining for the crowd and for us too. He’s an amazing trick shot player. What is the crowd atmosphere like? It is fun and laid back. Everyone is there to have a good time, drink Champagne and watch tennis. The stadium is intimate, so it feels like the crowd is almost on the court with you! Is there a sense of camaraderie between the players? Absolutely. We’ve all become good friends and are here to have a good time. What was the defining moment of your tennis career? Reaching the Wimbledon finals in 2003 and the US Open final in 1998 was huge, but winning the Davis Cup twice for my country in 1999 and 2003 was something very special. Aside from BNP Paribas, do you take part in any other tennis tournaments? I play in a number of events around the world. I will in fact be going to Edinburgh following this tournament, to participate in the ATP Champions Tour event up there. What are your Wimbledon predictions for this year? I’m calling Federer to win. BNP Paribas Tennis Classic runs from 17-20 June at The Hurlingham Club Ranelagh Gardens SW6 3PR. Packages available from £150 per person, visit bnpparibastennisclassic.com for more details - 15 -
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POPPY’S
Place
Munster Road’s neighbourhood restaurant has settled in nicely. Lauren Romano meets owner Scarlett Guess over smashed avocado on toast
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he Poppy whose place has arrived on Munster Road is also known as Scarlett Guess. Scarlett comes from a restaurant dynasty; her brother Will co-founded Haymarket’s Chop Shop, while her family restaurant Rowley’s on Jermyn Street is something of a St James’s stalwart and where she first learned the business of running a restaurant. But Poppy’s Place is her venturing out alone. ‘I ran Rowley’s for five years, which taught me the background of running a business, but I was ready to do something by myself,’ she tells me over an apple, lemon and ginger juice on the small patio outside her glass-fronted premises. But why Munster Road, I want to know. ‘Everybody always asks me that,’ she smiles. ‘The truth is, I looked at numerous sites before settling on this one. I nearly put in an offer on somewhere in central London, but I realised I wouldn’t actually be proving anything by opening another coffee shop in Soho.’ When Scarlett stumbled across the corner plot, she was immediately struck by the community feel of the surrounding Munster Village. ‘I didn’t have a concept in mind until I had viewed the space and then the idea just evolved naturally. I knew that I wanted to create a laid-back, local hangout, one where people could nurse a coffee as they tapped away on their laptops, or have a catch-up with friends with their children in tow.’ Since opening in March, the restaurant has undergone something of a transformation from Indian takeaway to light-filled hub, complete with novel touches. From mismatched furniture to the vintage cabinet used to display the bright crockery and mountains of brownies and cupcakes, it is warm and inviting.
Come evening, when daylight dwindles, the restaurant glows softly by candlelight as jazz music plays. The menu I am presented with has been devised by Scarlett and her head chef and business partner Alistair Prichard to match the laid-back feel. Casual all day dining at Poppy’s comes in the form of seasonal breakfasts and brunches of hot smoked salmon and horseradish crème fraîche, or unlimited slabs of toast-your-own sourdough bread, and lunches of toasties, salads and other delights from the everchanging specials board. The steak knives are sharpened in the evening when simple grills and unlimited French fries and salad form the backbone of the dinner menu. ‘The smashed avocado on toast with poached eggs is our best seller; we go through hundreds of avocados,’ Scarlett reveals, approving of my breakfast choice.
The smashed avocado on toast with poached eggs is our best seller; we go through hundreds of avocados As I tuck in, she talks animatedly about her future plans for the restaurant. ‘My family has a farm in Suffolk. Last time I was home, I brought back lots of rhubarb that Alistair turned into a crumble. My mum makes amazing soups and ice creams from all of the fresh produce, so it would be great to offer them here in the near future.’ Scarlett is also keen to push a takeaway service too, and hopes to do the rounds of local offices with the menu soon. The last few months have undoubtedly been a long toil but the hard work has paid off. ‘There are days when I’m here from 7am until midnight, and that can be tiring, but I have the most amazing people around me. What’s more, I love the fact that the local community and my regulars are gunning for Poppy’s to succeed, so I wouldn’t have it any other way.’ 255 Munster Road, SW6 6BW, 020 7920 6420 (poppysplacesw6.co.uk)
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The
Fashion detox
Shopaholic Lauren Romano sends out a fashion SOS to stylist and personal shopper Caroline Jouning, and in return, learns how to construct the perfect capsule wardrobe
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hen it comes to wardrobe organisation, I can only dream of channelling Alicia Silverstone and her meticulously catergorised closet in Clueless, complete with the special computer program that helped her select the perfect outfit. In reality, thanks to the sorry state of affairs that is my wardrobe (work and weekend outfits strewn across the shelves, three outfits to a hanger and a graveyard of bobbly old T-shirts), I just dive in and hope for the best. What my wardrobe needs is a detox; and Fulham stylist and personal shopper Caroline Jouning is the woman for the job. Having worked at fashion bibleVogue and other Condé Nast titles for 15 years, Caroline knows what she is talking about. She knows where to buy your jeans if you want to disguise your baby weight, or what brands to avoid if you are on the petite side. She can mix designer and high street labels without leaving you looking like a footballer’s wife, and, most importantly, she can create a style overhaul that works for you. ‘My job is all about matching the person with the clothes; I never shoehorn my clients into
trends that don’t work for them or their lifestyle. Fashions come and go, but style stands the test of time,’ she assures me over a cup of tea in her Fulham sitting room. I can’t help but warm to Caroline. Fashion can be perceived as an unfriendly industry, but Caroline is an approachable mediator between the haute couture catwalk offerings and the school run outfit. Whether you are looking to update your wardrobe, or you want to get unstuck from the sartorial rut you have found yourself in, navigating the constant stream of new styles can be confusing and time consuming, and this is where Caroline steps in. ‘The trick is to translate the trends into real life, for real women,’ she says. Show her your wardrobe and she will tell you where you are going wrong and advise you on how best to de-clutter or fill in the missing gaps to create a tailor-made, capsule collection that suits your day-to-day agenda, whether you are battling boardrooms or buggies. After the initial consultation is complete, with a new, slim-trim wardrobe to show for it, Caroline schedules a shopping trip to find new outfits to complete and complement what you already have. ‘I’m
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WHAT TO WEAR TO A Wedding: ‘When it comes to dresses, you a big fan of Peter bags in my head have to kiss a lot of frogs before you Jones,’ she tells – and imagining meet your prince. Once you find a style that works for you, stick with it.’ me. ‘It has a great how much space returns policy the purge will free Do: wear comfortable shoes – and a fabulous up for my next embellished flats, block heels or wedges selection of shopping spree. Don’ts: no white, tight or short brands. The fourth outfits, avoid attention-grabbing floor at Harrods To find out more prints and low necklines is also brilliant, and about the styling lends itself to a real VIP services Caroline offers, experience. In terms of from wardrobe detoxes to my go-to labels, I don’t like to special occasion dilemmas and be pigeon-holed, but I love J.Crew, Zara, re-styles, visit: carolinejouning.com Joseph, Whistles, Cos, Victoria Beckham, Topshop and Donna Ida. ‘My clients come to me for a multitude Caroline’s top tips of reasons. They might have a new job or a young family and they want to know how for DETOXING YOUR to adapt the way they dress accordingly. wardrobe Some are overwhelmed by it all, especially 1. Try everything on if they don’t enjoy shopping or have had 2. Be ruthless – throw out anything that bad experiences in the past; they need doesn’t fit or looks a bit tatty somebody to take the lead.’ In this situation, 3. Pick six things you absolutely love it might be all too easy to retreat from the that have sentimental value. It high street to the online checkout, but this doesn’t matter if you never wear has its own pitfalls. ‘People purchase items them, just keep them without necessarily thinking about how the 4. Imagine you are packing and start different components will go together as an to edit your wardrobe accordingly. outfit, so online shopping is actually Ask yourself: ‘How many tops do I not as efficient as it might feel,’ really need?’ Caroline advises. 5. Nail your neutrals. People complain But what exactly is a capsule that they have nothing to wear but wardrobe? For Caroline it is a they have a wardrobe of clothes. simple series of key pieces Hard working neutrals (grey T-shirt, that form the foundations black cardigan, white shirt) are of any get-up. ‘When I work trans-seasonal and absolutely worth with my clients, we start with investing in building blocks – a pair of 6. Women on average wear about indigo jeans, for example, a quarter of the shoes they own! are the absolute bedrock of Categorise your footwear (work a woman’s wardrobe. Then heel, work flat, weekend trainer, we build from there.’ party shoe, boot) Whatever your age, 7. Address the office vs home balance. budget or body shape, Your fashion personas can get out Caroline has the expertise of synch. Try to blend two of your and empathy to help weekend pieces into your workwear you navigate the sartorial twice a week minefield. ‘When it comes 8. Group outfits together for ease to a wardrobe overhaul, 9. Don’t get stuck in a rut of wearing sometimes you need to the same things all the time be ruthless,’ she laughs. 10. Keep an outfit on reserve as a It might not be a word ‘battle outfit’ – something that you I usually associate with feel amazing in. One of my old my relationship to my bosses at Vogue once said to me: own wardrobe, but with ‘Dress for the job you want not the Caroline’s friendly advice job you’ve got.’ ringing in my ears, I’m hypothetically filling bin - 19 -
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Fulham Residents’ Journal meets Gee Woods, the jewellery designer who is breathing life back into the old gems lingering in our jewellery boxes Does jewellery go in and out of fashion? What trends are you noticing at the moment? In a word, yes. I think classic pieces are always going to be popular, but I’ve noticed that more and more people want something individual and personal to them. Rose gold is very much on-trend as people are starting to notice that it’s a flattering colour for pale skin tones.
My ready-to-wear collection is simple, fun and geometric How would you describe the Gee Woods style? My ready-to-wear collection is simple, fun and geometric. I absolutely adore working in yellow gold, using clean looking setting styles and lesser known gemstones. I’m a great believer that the simpler, the better! One of your specialisms involves adapting and modernising vintage jewellery – is this becoming more sought-after? People are realising that there’s no point having an old brooch in the safe that’s never been worn. In some cases the whole piece of jewellery needs to be re-worked but, where possible, I always try to keep as much of the
original to preserve its sentimental value. After the initial client consultation, I draft some rough sketches and go back and forth with them until they are happy. Afterwards, I do some more detailed drawings. These are, again, relayed back to the customer. This is a process that can’t be rushed as it’s essential to make sure every detail is precise before the piece is made. Where is your jewellery made? All of my jewellery is made by small independent workshops around London. I work with suppliers I know incredibly well and trust implicitly. Each workshop is the best in its field, so when a piece moves from a mounter to a setter, and finally to a polisher, it’s a very rewarding process. Why do you love designing jewellery? I love looking at how a piece is put together, how tactile it is and how it can make you feel. Great jewellery is like good underwear – it instantly lifts your mood and makes you feel fantastic. Gee Woods specialises in ready-to-wear items through to one-of-a-kind pieces, which range from £95 to £2,500. Bespoke items start at approximately £500 (geewoods.com) - 21 -
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Silver service
Annabel Harrison meets British designer Phillipa Lepley, as her south-west based company celebrates its 25th anniversary, to find out more about the intricate work required to create wedding dresses
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don’t want a strapless dress. I’m open-minded about everything else but I really don’t think I want a strapless dress.’ My famous last words; Phillipa Lepley had asked if I had any preconceptions about my wedding dress on our way to her store and, after trying on dozens of gorgeous gowns, my favourite three are, in fact, all strapless. I thank her for overturning the only thing I thought I’d insist on and Phillipa smiles, explaining that one of the most important things is to listen carefully to a bride’s wishes but to ensure she doesn’t rule out the perfect dress based on these preconceived ideas about what might suit her. A wedding dress is not, I quickly learn, anything like normal long dresses, which I have disliked over the years, and I’m so glad I listened to Phillipa. After 25 years in the industry, she certainly knows what she’s talking about. ‘Celebrating this anniversary is amazing and I feel lucky to be still doing what I love,’ Phillipa says with enthusiasm that doesn’t seem to waver, even though she must have dressed thousands and thousands of brides over the decades. She speaks during our conversation as I imagine she works; neatly, quickly and concisely. ‘I love being able to create more and more beautiful, special, bespoke frocks, helped by my amazing, long-standing team of “petit mains”. We have come a long way and can enjoy a wonderful work space and perfectly placed shop.’ A long way is metaphorical, as distance-wise, Phillipa arrived in Chelsea six years ago from Fulham and her team works in a studio just a few minutes away, but further expansion is not on the cards. ‘I like the business the size it is, and focussing on quality, not quantity; I’m very hands-on, so too many things push the boundaries.’ Hands-on is definitely the right expression for Phillipa’s modus operandi; she is involved in every aspect of the business, and high expectations, of herself and those around her, have undoubtedly contributed to her success. I’m shown around her studio and every piece of fabric, every bead and
every drawer, not to mention the dresses, is neatly labelled and light streams over the tidy work stations. There is no hint of chaos; the atmosphere is calm and the staff focussed. ‘Precision and experience in all roles sets us apart, and the very high standards of my production managers are an enormous help. Seamstresses, fitters and cutters all need years of experience to attain the levels we require. Pretty much every element is completed in London; some beading is sent away, but most of our embellishment happens in our embellishment department.’ Brides-to-be can expect to spend anything from £2,000 up to a five-figure sum for a bespoke couture creation, which can take thousands of man-hours to complete. Following a consultation, or more than one if required, with the expert
After 25 years in the industry, Phillipa certainly knows what she’s talking about vendeuse, Phillipa explains, you select the style, detail and fabric of your dress and place your order. ‘The next appointment allows a technician to take all measurements as well as a visual rendition of your posture; from this information, the pattern cutter will create a paper pattern, from which a calico toile will be made. This is a
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mock-up of your dress and it will be fitted to your body to ascertain the most accurate fit and proportion. The paper pattern will be perfected to incorporate any adjustments made in the toile fitting before the silk fabric is cut. More than one toile fitting is often needed to achieve the precise level of fit required. Depending on the style and fabrics selected, you will require up to six dress fittings, to ensure the highest possible standard of fit and perfection. The final check fitting will be held as close to your wedding date as possible.’ The dedication to detail within the creation and composition of these dresses is astounding and I can vouch for it, having examined them at length and up close. I am getting married next May so I spend a couple of delightful hours in the boutique with Phillipa, trying on wedding dresses for the first time. It’s a joy and I feel like a princess, relaxed, happy and generally delighted during the experience. It may sound hyperbolic but I had been slightly nervous about a first fitting, fearing that I might not find something I loved, but I need not have worried. Baby Olivia turns out to be my favourite style, named after a former client, and I revel in the quality of fabrics Phillipa
I fall in love with a dotted cotton dress and an elaborately embroidered and feathered creation uses; in addition to organza and lace, which I expected to like, I fall in love with a dotted cotton dress and an elaborately embroidered and feathered creation, as well as wafting around in a number of veils. Phillipa seems just as happy as I am and I think there’s probably a diamond career anniversary still to come; ‘I really can’t imagine what I’d do with my time without all this. I still get “the tingle moment” when working alongside a bride and hitting on
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exactly the right look. I love that,’ she says. The current anniversary is being commemorated with a beautiful silver dress named the Phillipa. ‘I wanted to create something with hours and hours of love and work in it that showed the world what we are all about. My team have laboured for hours on this hand-beaded wonder. It is a stunning, feminine dress with a lot of fine detail; a special piece to be remembered.’ This phrase could be attributed to all of Phillipa’s dresses though. She points out that despite the fact that weddings are becoming more and more diverse, and ‘everyone is generally open to looking at different designs, people don’t want anything too period-y and like the classic look... We meet such a broad spectrum of brides from all over the world that there
honestly is no real trend apart from the colour ivory!’ Phillipa pauses to consider my next question, as to what’s the biggest mistake a bride can make. ‘Marry the wrong man?!’ I’d been talking about the dress, but this is also a good point! Our final words revolve around this wonderful swathe of London. Phillipa lives in Wandsworth; its proximity to the Chelsea store and Fulham studio makes juggling family life and her job easier. ‘I love the greenery and its fabulous village-y feel; there are lovely local shops and a friendly, low-key, family feeling. Everything is handy and easy. It’s happening; it has an innovative, young and cosmopolitan feel. I feel very at home and I just love the balance. It’s gentle and un-flash. I wouldn’t swap my shop position for anywhere else in London. I call it “my window to the world”. That’s the great thing about having a shop – you just never know who will walk in next.’ If you’re in the market for a one-of-a-kind wedding dress that will make you feel like a million dollars on that unforgettable day, it’s worth paying Phillipa a visit. Phillipa Lepley, 48 Fulham Road, SW3 6HH. To book an appointment, call 020 7590 9771 or email info@phillipalepley.com (phillipalepley.com)
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FULL THROTTLE
The Journal investigates the adrenaline rush that is the Ginetta Junior Championship
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ince 1958, Ginetta has been crafting some of the best and most iconic road and race cars out there. Now one of the few remaining British manufacturers in the business, since its purchase by Lawrence Tomlinson in 2005 the company has produced around 200 hand-crafted cars a year, delivered to customers across the globe. However, the company’s focus is not solely on the big leagues; its Ginetta Junior Championship (a support race to the British Touring Car Championship [BTCC] since 2008) is a big hit with younger drivers looking to make their mark, and takes place over 10 weekends between March and October. Open to racing prodigies aged 14 to 17 – many of whom are not yet old enough to drive on British roads – the junior championship is one of the most subscribed, most well-attended, most televised and most prestigious of its kind. Drivers in the Junior Championship cut their racing teeth in a specially-designed G40, which boasts a sealed Ford Zetec 1.8-litre engine restricted to 100 BHP (break horsepower), as well as an integral roll cage and fibreglass shell for safety. On top of this, the chassis on this bespoke vehicle is 53 times stronger than the required FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) standards. These safety measures put Ginetta at the top of its field for encouraging young
talent in a safe environment. Charlie Kemp, commercial director of HHC Motorsport, a Ginetta Junior Championship team, said: ‘Ginetta Juniors is the perfect way for aspiring drivers to start a career in motorsport, it allows them to not only learn the key driving dynamics of a race car in the most competitive junior environment in Europe, but also sees them learning how to conduct themselves in all aspects of professional motorsport. Whether they go on to be a professional driver, driver coach, data engineer,
Drivers in the Junior Championship cut their racing teeth in a specially-designed G40 team manager or any other role in the professional motorsport world, they will have experience to fall back on from the earliest possible point in their career.’ Although some of the junior drivers opt to branch out into other forms of motorsport, the majority progress to compete in an adult series. There are several drivers who started in the Junior Championship who have gone on to have successful careers; most recently Tom Ingram, who has won three Ginetta titles in four years: Juniors in
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2010, G50 Cup in 2011 and Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup in 2013. Following on from these successes, Tom is currently enjoying his maiden BTCC season. Most juniors either join a team or are part of a ‘lad and dad’ partnership with their parents. Ginetta are keen to promote under recognised (and often underfunded) talent and for this reason, they have launched the Ginetta Junior Scholarship, which is designed to assist youngsters in making the transition into sports car racing with a fully-funded season in the Ginetta Junior Championship. ‘It’s the only place in the UK where a driver can go from having no car racing experience, no sponsors and no financial backing, to racing on the most high-profile championship package in Britain with incredible levels of exposure. It is without a doubt a fantastic opportunity,’ a Ginetta spokesperson told the Journal. In order to keep everything as fair as possible, only youngsters with no previous sports car racing experience are eligible to compete for the scholarship. Held annually at the Bedford Autodrome across three days during the autumn half term, the event attracts around 60 entrants each year, who are assessed on a range of talents
including driving ability and car control, as well as fitness and media skills. The winner is the driver who clearly shines in the eyes of Ginetta, by offering the overall racing package of speed, an ability to learn, professionalism, fitness and team work. To apply for the Ginetta Junior Scholarship visit: ginetta.com/scholarship.php Only applicants born between 1 January 1999 and 21 March 2001 are eligible. For more information on the Junior Championships visit: ginetta.com Words / Jennifer Mason
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Global community
Lauren Romano meets executive principle Bernie Peploe and associate executive principle Peter Haylock of the Fulham College Academy Trust to talk about giving students a voice and personalising the curriculum to suit their needs
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new era of education has dawned. Bernie Peploe, executive principle of the Fulham College Academy Trust is justifiably proud of the umbrella of schools she oversees. ‘The students view us as a global community and I think that’s an important part of our ethos,’ she begins. The community she refers to is a federation of Fulham Cross Girls’ School and Fulham College Boys’ School (for students aged 11 to 16), together with the Fulham Enterprise Studio, which takes both girls and boys from the age of 14 to 19. From the traditional classroom-based teaching on offer at the single-sex schools, to the focus on practical, hands-on expertise in construction, performing arts production and business that the studio school offers, the triumvirate of establishments that make up the trust provides a broad educational spectrum. ‘We tailor the curriculum to cater for the needs of our students,’ Bernie says. ‘We run a scholar club for high-achieving students, specifically focused on university and beyond. We link with Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, Imperial College London and the University of Sussex to give our pupils a taster of higher education, and we encourage them to aspire to be the best,’ adds associate executive principle Peter Haylock.
‘Our less academic students also get the support they need to make the necessary steps to improve their literacy and numeracy skills. If a student needs targeted help in any area, we provide one-to-one support, as well as group lessons every day after school.’ This thread of encouragement flows through the pastoral system too. The ACHIEVE Programme in operation at the boys’ school outlines its ethos in seven mission statements, with, again, a focus on aspiration and aiming high. The rewards system, which is intertwined with
We have a model that people are very interested in as we deliver the academic as well as the vocational the programme, enables students to earn points that equate to summer days out. The Innovation Days at the girls’ school run along the same lines; every half term the school collapses the curriculum for a day. From soap-making to compiling a newspaper in collaboration with journalists from the Daily Mail, all the activities are designed to broaden the girls’ horizons. Investment in the very best teaching and constant feedback keeps the adaptable academy trust forward-thinking. Every year an anonymous survey is distributed to parents, staff and students to allow them to submit their thoughts. Teachers are monitored on a regular basis to ensure that
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the standard of teaching is consistently excellent. Every half term students are given the opportunity to comment on their experiences in the classroom and their feedback is then reported to staff. The active student government is even involved in the recruitment of new teachers, with potential candidates appearing before a student panel. ‘Our students really do have a voice,’ Bernie assures. ‘We place an emphasis on smaller class sizes of about 25 students. Our greatest investment is in our teachers and smaller groups, which mean that our students get that extra, personally-tailored attention they wouldn’t necessarily receive in a standard sized class,’ she adds. Nowhere is this individual approach more visible than at the Fulham Enterprise Studio. It offers a very different sort of learning; its sixth formers, for example, are out on work placements two days a week. ‘The practical approach to learning is much more meaningful and we aim to deliver training that’s relevant to the local area’s requirements. Our students are so successful, they’re often offered employment by the time they finish,’ Bernie beams. This approach is evidently working. Over the last year the trust has received a number of prestigious accolades. Both Fulham College Boys’ School and Fulham Cross Girls’ School are in the top three per cent of schools nationally in terms of progress, with the boys’ school currently ranked twentieth in the country for its excellent advancements. Fulham College Academy
Trust is also part of Boris Johnson’s Gold Club. ‘We share good practice through the Gold Club and we work with different schools,’ Bernie tells me. ‘We have a model that people are very interested in as we deliver the academic as well as the vocational.’ With the next round of open days fast approaching, the trust holds an event in the summer term for year five parents to tour the school with the current year sevens. Meanwhile, the popular Experiences programme enables year fives to visit with the rest of their class to get a glimpse of what life is like at secondary school. A summer school runs on both sites too so that future students starting in September get the chance to familiarise themselves with the geography of the site. ‘My advice to parents looking for a secondary place for their children is to do your research and consider academic achievement but, more importantly, to visit all your local schools and find one where you feel comfortable and where you think your child will feel happy and safe,’ Bernie concludes. ‘Only then will they thrive.’ For more information about the Fulham College Academy Trust, visit: fulhamcollege.net
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Schools criteria check-list 4 Do the results look good? 4 How much progress do the students make at the school? 4 Does the environment support learning for every student? 4 Is the location convenient and are there good transport links? 4 What extra-curricular opportunities are available? 4 Are all the staff and students welcoming at the school? 4 What support do new students get to help them settle in? 4 Does the environment feel safe and happy for pupils?
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Treasure trove
David Brough spends an afternoon exploring the exquisite antiques shops of Fulham Road
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he smart furniture shops along the Fulham Road showcase powerful and unorthodox designs with the most discerning collectors in mind. One such shop is Robert Dickson & Lesley Rendall, at number 263, which sells extraordinary 20th-century French and Italian pieces from the 1930s to the 1970s, as well as lighting, mirrors and specially chosen paintings. Standout items include a pair of white Italian fibreglass ribbon chairs, dating from 1961 by Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi. The shop also has contemporary paintings by artist Lélia Pissarro, great granddaughter of celebrated 19th-century French impressionist Camille Pissarro among
world and make recommendations to their clients, who range from financiers to pop stars. ‘This is not like a department store,’ Lesley says, referring to the exquisite pieces in stock that appeal to an elite international clientele who can afford to furnish their homes with such unique objects. At the top tier of the market is Godson & Coles at number 92, which stocks extraordinary furnishings for ultra-wealthy customers. One such marvel is the pristine 18th-century sofa made by Ince and Mayhew for Cobham Hall. It was
You could imagine this table belonging to someone who has a great country house its plethora of beautiful wares. Robert Dickson and Lesley Rendall, members of the British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA), cater to wealthy collectors with a taste for one-off designs. Top interior designers visit their shop from around the
later owned by Van Cliburn, the renowned American classical pianist, and is now available for £160,000. ‘We know the provenance of the sofa from the time it was made in the 1780s until the present day,’ director Richard Coles tells me. Taking centre-stage in the shop is an extraordinary statement table featuring detailed carvings. The top was made in Naples in 1805 and the base was exquisitely carved in around 1815-20, I learn. It was owned at one stage by Dodie Rosekrans, an international society figure, and is again available for £160,000. ‘You could imagine this table - 30 -
belonging to someone who has a great country house. You would walk into a big marble entrance hall and gasp “wow!”’ Coles adds. ‘All our items are museum quality.’ Collectors should note that Godson & Coles will be exhibiting at Masterpiece London, a top art, antiques and design fair of the highest calibre, taking place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea from 26 June to 2 July. Charles Saunders, at 255 Fulham Road, supplies interior designers, architects and private clients with unusual furniture, mirrors, lighting and paintings. Antiques from Europe and elsewhere are mixed with the best 20th-century design, including art and contemporary sculpture.
Giving
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Belinda Donovan heads to the Polish Social and Cultural Association to meet two of its charitable members
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Since 2006 Charles Saunders has expanded the business to include a wide range of items that are made exclusively for the gallery. ‘The clients with more discerning tastes do not go to a store and buy everything in a single afternoon,’ Saunders says. ‘They will furnish their homes from different shops – from a variety of items that reflect their taste and lifestyle.’ The oak leaf decorated chandelier and a bleached mahogany extending table catch my eye, which I can also imagine taking pride of place in a country pile. Next time I have a rural manor to furnish, I know where to come.
he Polish Social and Cultural Centre was founded in the borough in 1967. The brainchild of polish engineer Roman Wajda, it promotes polish culture and art and houses the Library of Poland in London, which was founded in 1942 by the polish émigré government and has belonged to the centre since its opening. Film screenings, theatre performances and a regular jazz club are all regular fixtures at the cultural hub, I learn. For those who have not discovered this gem I recommend a visit, especially a trip to the Cafe Maja on the ground floor which serves excellent food. It is here that I meet Danuta and Artur, the kind-hearted couple who have devoted their lives to charity work and who are strongly involved with the association. Ten minutes later, I have already heard all about how Danuta and Artur started their philanthropic work as children. While most of their peers were watching TV, they were out rattling a tin and collecting money and later organising monthly fundraising events for the
Robert Dickson & Lesley Rendall 263 Fulham Road (dicksonrendallantiques.co.uk). Godson & Coles, 92 Fulham Road (godsonandcoles.co.uk). Charles Saunders, 255 Fulham Road (charlessaunders.co.uk)
polish centre. Danuta modestly slips into conversation that she managed to fit her charity work in alongside being a champion volleyball player. In 1975, at the age of 18, Danuta and Artur helped run a youth club known as Pomidor, and later, the POM Club, in the basement of the Polish centre. Along with other volunteers the pair weren’t afraid to get their hands dirty and even did the cleaning themselves. Artur chaired the club for 30 years until it became a jazz club, which, in case anyone is wondering, is one of the best nights out in Hammersmith. Artur and Danuta are now respectively chair and general secretary of the Polish Airman’s Association where they work tirelessly to organise wonderful monthly lunches for polish veterans and their families, with highlights including screenings of spitfire films. Danuta also recently organised a ball to raise funds for her local church, St Matthew’s, and, if that wasn’t enough, her and Artur both manage to cram in being on the executive committee of the Hammersmith and Fulham Neighbourhood Watch Association, which supports residents in the borough who want to start up a scheme of their own. As we said goodbye, I thought how much better all local communities would be if there were more people out there like Danuta and Artur. Polish Social & Cultural Centre 238-246 King Street, W6 0RF (posk.org)
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PROPERTY WATCH New on the market
Escape to the Country Set in 33 acres of stunning Surrey woodland, the family homes on offer at Swallowhurst, Cranleigh offer an idyllic haven away from the rat race
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urrounded by sweeping woodland vistas, an array of four, five and six-bedroom houses is taking shape just a mile from the centre of Cranleigh in Surrey. Swallowhurst, a flagship development by Linden Homes in partnership with Wates Developments, is currently in the second phase of development, boasting a new, beautifully furnished four-bedroom show home. The properties offer a perfect combination of traditional and contemporary country living. The show home, which offers a blueprint of the other properties to follow, is a well-conceived and spacious family dwelling. A kitchen, dining and living room space forms the hub of the house and reflects the demand for open-plan entertaining. Both French and bi-folding doors and large windows let light flood in and accentuate the generous proportions of the living accommodation. The sitting room and dining room provide a great entertainment area for
adults, while the media room or playroom is a perfect separate space for all the family to enjoy. The three bedroom suites and the fourth bedroom at the show home are also generously proportioned, with the master suite extending across the rear of the first floor. Exceptional attention to detail is visible throughout; from ceramic flooring with underfloor heating to handmade wooden kitchen cabinetry, a Caple wine cooler and a Total Control AGA. Natalie Flint, sales and marketing director of Linden Homes, says: ‘Such modern family homes with the latest luxury specification are an unusual find in Cranleigh. We’ve been extremely pleased with the high interest and success of the first phase and expect these latest homes to be just as popular!’ Cranleigh offers access to excellent amenities and shopping; from quaint village boutique stores and independent retailers, such as the local butcher and the fishmongers - 32 -
offering their friendly service, to the most recognised high street names: Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, WH Smith and Boots. Cranleigh also benefits from regular markets, such as the farmers’ market on the first Friday of every month and a weekly market where fresh, locally grown produce can be bought. This area of West Surrey also offers some of the finest academic institutions in the country, including Cranleigh School, Charterhouse, St Catherine’s and Longacre. Prices start from £885,000 for a three-bedroom house For more information contact Linden Homes on 0844 417 5985 (lindenhomes.co.uk)
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Structural changes in the area
Hammersmith Flyover closures Planning applications DATE REGISTERED: 15 May ADDRESS: Kenyon Street PROPOSAL: Erection of a rear extension at second-floor level over part of the existing back edition; installation of French doors with Juliet balcony to the rear roof slope. The Journal can confirm that the Hammersmith flyover will be closed to traffic in one direction for ten weekends until mid-August as part of the ongoing final phase of maintenance works carried out by TfL. The closures will take place on Friday evenings from 10.30pm until 5am on Monday mornings, with affected traffic diverted via the A40 Western Avenue. Works will be carried out on the eastbound carriageway for the first five weekends, before moving on to the westbound carriageway for the remaining five weekends. Concrete deck repairs and resurfacing work will allow the structure to be fully waterproofed and reduce the need for further maintenance in the future. Director of Asset Management at TfL, Dana Skelley, said the works to the flyover are ‘progressing well’. She went on to say that the weekend closures are a necessary process: ‘Our overriding focus when planning these weekend works has been to keep disruption to a minimum and we are ensuring that any affected drivers will have a clear, signed diversion route to help them complete their journey.’
DATE REGISTERED: 14 May ADDRESS: Munster Road PROPOSAL: In filling of valley roof to create a rear roof extension involving raising the flank/gable of the main building; installation of a roof light in the front roof slope. DATE REGISTERED: 12 May ADDRESS: Eddiscombe Road PROPOSAL: Erection of front and rear roof extension.
Planned roadworks and closures in and around June STREET
PLANNED WORK
DATES
WORKS OWNER
Anselm Road
Trial hole CCTV existing gas main
Until 13 June
Broomhouse Road
Connections small service: new supply scheme
Until 9 June
National Grid Gas Plc 0845 605 6677 UKPN East & Lon LTD 0800 028 4587
Beltran Road
Service pipe repair
Until 6 June
Thames Water 0845 9200 800
Bishop’s Road
New water supply connection in carriageway
12-17 June
Thames Water 0845 9200 800
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ESTATE AGENTS
PROPERTY SEARCH AGENT
John D Wood & Co 287 New King’s Road 020 7731 4223
Haus Properties 99 Wandsworth Bridge Road 020 7751 0400
Savills 423 Fulham Palace Road 020 7578 9050
Knight Frank 203 New King’s Road 020 7751 2400
Cannons Estate Agents 189 Fulham Palace Road 020 7381 2184
Marsh & Parsons 105 Moore Park Road 020 7736 9822
Strutt & Parker 701 Fulham Road 020 7731 7100
Winkworths Fulham and Parsons Green 40 New King’s Road 020 7731 3388 fulham@winkworths.co.uk
Penn Holmes London Ltd ‘SW6 ladies Katie and Francesca specialise in buying properties for their clients here in Fulham.’
Marsh & Parsons 333 Fulham Palace Road 020 7993 9888
Savills 191 New King’s Road 020 7731 9400
Chesterton Humberts ‘Three offices – one great postcode’ 78 New Kings Road 020 7731 4448
55 Langthorne Street 07884 180480 07989 746499
Essam Guenedy 267 New King’s Road 020 7371 8010
Marc Wallace 261 New King’s Road 020 7736 6795
Katie & Jo 253 New King’s Road 020 7736 5304
Iceblu 24a New King’s Road 020 7371 9292
Claudia Sebire 136 Fulham Road 020 7835 1327
Mania Mia 307 New King’s Road 020 3441 1003
FASHION Natasha Coote 173 New King’s Road 020 7371 7526
HEALTH & BEAUTY BEAUTY
Space NK 205 New Kings Road 020 7736 6728
fitness
Virgin Active Fulham Pools, Normand Park, Lillie Road 0845 270 9124 (enquiries) 020 7471 0450 (members)
barber
Crew Experience 911 Fulham Road 020 3010 1096
hair salon Gina Conway 612 Fulham Road 020 7731 7633
dentist
The Fulham Dentist 9 Salisbury Pavement, Dawes Road 020 7385 8366
pharmacy Palace Pharmacy 331 Fulham Palace Road 020 7736 3034
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spa Mermaid Maternity Retreat 234a Kings Road 020 7199 3220 (mermaid.co.uk)
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HOME antiques A&L Antiques 284 Lillie Road 020 7610 2694
Nimmo & Spooner 277 Lillie Road 020 7385 2724
architects
Hogarth Architects Ltd 186 Dawes Road 020 7381 3409 Barroll Webber Architects Unit 8H Michael Road 020 7731 3094
galleries
Piers Feetham Gallery 475 Fulham Road 020 7381 3031 Albert Williams Gallery 723 Fulham Road 020 7731 4883 Roman Black Gallery 600 Fulham Road 020 7731 3318
Collins & Hastie 62 Tournay Road 020 7381 4957
Frances Hunt 227 Lillie Road 020 7385 5282
Trowbridge Gallery 555 King’s Road 020 7371 8733
Living Space 53-55 Fulham High Street 020 7731 1180
finishing touches Artbeat (framer) 703 Fulham Road 020 7736 0337 House Couturier (curtains and blinds) 285 New King’s Road 020 7371 9255 Cologne & Cotton (linen) 791 Fulham Road 020 7736 9261 The Candle Shop 50 New King’s Road 020 7736 0740
furniture Blue Lemon 160 Munster Road 020 7610 9464
Dressy Rooms 279 New King’s Road 07900 625123 Joseph Whitaker 44b Aspenlea Road 020 7835 6946 Five Nine Four 594 King’s Road 020 7736 6778 The Furniture Shop 349 Lillie Road 020 7381 9399 Homes In Heaven 72 New King’s Road 020 7736 2227
interior design Alice Leigh Design 12 Parkville Road 07801 823953 (aliceleigh.co.uk) Joanna Grigson Interior Design The Mews, Harwood Road 07803 008 514 B Lowe 10 Atalanta Street 020 7381 9207 Fiona Campbell Ltd 259 New King’s Road 020 7731 3861
WOOD FLOORING Bembé UK Ltd ‘German craft since 1780.’ 315-317 New King’s Road 020 7371 9090
Leigh Harmer Foscarini 13 Wyfold Road 020 7381 0031
food & drink greengrocer
restaurants
bakery
cafÉs
pubs
The Rose Pub 1 Harwood Terrace 020 7731 1832
Fabrella Eating House 786 Fulham Road 0871 971 7654
bars
Pottery Café 735 Fulham Road 020 7736 2157
The Rylston 197 Lillie Road 020 7381 0910
Mao Tai 58 New King’s Road 020 7731 2520
Kosmospol 138 Fulham Road 020 7373 6368
The Hurlingham 360 Wandsworth Bridge Rd 020 7610 9816
Vingt-Quatre 325 Fulham Road 020 7376 7224
Pots & Co 133 Munster Road 020 7384 0133
Brasserie de l’Auberge 268 Fulham Road 020 7352 1859
Well Bread 383 North End Road 020 7385 7474
Kona Kai 515 Fulham Road 020 7385 9991
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Drawing Room Café Fulham Palace, Bishop’s Ave 020 7736 3233
hotels b&b
Fulham Thames Walk B&B 91 Langthorne Street 020 7381 0198
boutique
La Reserve Hotel 422-428 Fulham Road 020 7385 8561
guest house
Fulham Guest House 55 Wandsworth Bridge Rd 020 7731 1662
luxury
Millennium & Copthorne Stamford Bridge, Fulham Rd 020 7565 1400
schools & nurseries Chelsea Independent College 517-523 Fulham Road 020 7610 1114
Godolphin and Latymer School Iffley Road 020 8741 1936
Latymer Upper School 237 King Street 0845 638 5800
Sinclair House School 159 Munster Road 020 7736 9182
Eridge House Preparatory School 1 Fulham Park Road 020 7371 9009
Hurlingham and Chelsea School Peterborough Road 020 7731 2581
L’Ecole des Petits 2 Hazlebury Road 020 7371 8350
The London Oratory School Seagrave Road 020 7385 0102
Fulham Cross Girls’ School Munster Road 020 7381 0861
Kensington Prep School 596 Fulham Road 020 7731 9300
Millie’s House Nursery & Pre-School 163 New King’s Road 020 7731 0440
The Moat School Bishop’s Avenue 020 7610 9018
Fulham Prep School 200 Greyhound Road 020 7371 9911
Lady Margaret School Parsons Green 020 7736 7138
Parayhouse School New King’s Road 020 7751 0914
Thomas’s Fulham Hugon Road 020 7751 8200
essentials builder William Gaze Ltd. Basement, Loft and Extension Specialist 28 Imperial Square 020 7078 8874 (williamgazeltd.com)
childcare
Fulham Nannies 69 Stephendale Road 020 7736 8289
library
Fulham Library 598 Fulham Road 020 8753 3879
post office
Fulham Road Post Office 815 Fulham Road
plumber
luxury services EVENTS
Sweetapple Heating & Plumbing ‘Local Gas Safe registered plumbing and heating engineers, offering a 24 hour service’ 130 Stephendale Road 020 7371 0409 07889 184146 (sweetappleplumbing.co.uk)
doctors
The Fulham Medical Centre 446 Fulham Road 020 7385 6001
Addoastra ‘A boutique event management company based in London but operating throughout the country’ 20 Reporton Road 020 3689 4585 (addoastra.com)
florist
Town and County Flowers 131 Wandsworth Bridge 020 7736 4683
printing
Paramount Press Ltd 129 Munster Road 020 7731 0900 - 37 -
stationer
Perry’s 777 Fulham Road 020 7736 7225
travel
The Ultimate Travel Co. 25-27 Vanston Place 020 7386 4646
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Doneraile Street SW6 £4,250,000 Located close to the Bishops Park this beautiful end-of-terrace, six-bedroom family house has undergone a complete program of refurbishment. The well-balanced accommodation is arranged over four floors with an abundance of natural light throughout. The property comes complete with a ten year BLP insurance backed building guarantee, features all the modern technology you would expect and benefits from a beautiful south facing garden. Freehold. EPC=C. Joint Sole Agent.
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Finlay Street SW6 £2,999,950 This exceptional six-bedroom, semi-detached house is located on the sought after Alphabet Streets of Fulham. This superb house provides approx. 3,300 sqft of well-balanced accommodation with the added benefit of a superb 70ft rear garden. Presented in excellent condition the property boasts a stunning kitchen/dining room an elegant double reception room with bay window, a further TV/reception room, large utility/shower room & a gym. Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.
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Rostrevor Road SW6 £2,900,000 This beautiful six-bedroom house is located on a popular residential street in the heart of Fulham. Arranged over four floors this exceptional house benefits from a light and airy reception room with bay window and a fabulous kitchen leading out to a pretty garden arranged over two levels. Rostrevor Road is located close to Parsons Green Underground Station and is well located for the shops, bars and amenities of Fulham Road. Freehold. EPC=E.
FULHAM: 020 7736 9822 sales.ful@marshandparsons.co.uk
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Inglethorpe Street SW6 £2,150,000 This beautifully presented five-bedroom family home is located within the sought after Alphabet Streets on the favoured south side of Inglethorpe Street. The house has undergone a series of extensions and improvements by the current owners to offer flexible family living with a clever balance of contemporary and traditional features, including a double reception room with open fire and a fully extended family kitchen leading out to a south facing 50ft garden. Share of Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.
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Querrin Street SW6 £595 per week This beautifully presented three-bedroom property is located on a quiet residential Street in the heart of Sands End, close to the Imperial Wharf development, the Harbour Club as well as the shops, bars and restaurants of the Wandsworth Bridge Road. Arranged over the first and second floors of a Victorian terraced house the accommodation comprises a large open-plan kitchen/reception room, three double bedrooms and two modern bathrooms. EPC=C
FULHAM: 020 7736 9822 lets.ful@marshandparsons.co.uk
The Loud & Western Building, Fulham offers four substantial freehold houses converted from a restored Edwardian laundry.
59-65 Broughton Road, Fulham, London SW6 2LE
www.loudandwestern.com
The open-plan spaces are prepared in shell finish. Each house is a clean sheet, with all the wrinkles ironed out. Create your own grand design. Approx 2,323 sq.ft. (216 sq.m.) to 6,523 sq.ft. (606sq.m.)
Prices from £2,000,000
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Ceiling heights of 3.6m - 5.0m Ground floor garden/patios and private roof terraces Most with option of garage Feature brickwork and tiling New roof and restored/replaced windows Excellent natural light and maximum layout flexibility
Launch Event - Friday 6th–Sunday 8th June 2014 In association with Degree Art, Verve are proud to announce the debut
Verve Open 2014 Sculpture Exhibition Three outstanding artists have been selected to show their
The building will be open to the public 6th June - 8th June
contemporary sculptural works in the immense and dramatic
11.00am - 5.00pm daily.
spaces of one of the shell houses at the Loud and Western Building. You are invited to witness their artwork installations at the launch of this historic building.
For any art enquiries, please email Bella@DegreeArt.com. After the open weekend the sculptures will remain installed until 27th July 2014 (viewable by appointment only)
A development by 191 New Kings Road London SW6 4SW +44 (0)20 7731 9400 www.savills.co.uk
+44 (0)20 7408 0016 www.verveproperties.co.uk
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1 A SUPERB FAMILY HOUSE SITUATED ON THE CHELSEA/FULHAM BOARDERS holmead road, sw6 Reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 5 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø garden ø 172 sq m (1,851 sq ft) ø EPC=E
Savills Fulham Emma Stead estead@savills.com
020 7731 9420 Guide £2.5 million Freehold
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1 A FANTASTIC FAMILY HOUSE WITH 46FT GARDEN IN PARSONS GREEN elthiron road, sw6 Double reception room ø playroom/sitting room ø kitchen/breakfast/family room ø utility room/kitchenette ø 6 bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø 2 cloakrooms ø garden ø 268 sq m (2,882 sq ft) ø EPC=C Guide £3.45 million Freehold
Savills Fulham Emma Stead estead@savills.com
020 7731 9420
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UNIQUE HOUSE IN MUNSTER VILLAGE WITH PRIVATE GARDEN reporton road, sw6 Open plan reception room/dining area/study ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø split-level garden ø extensive storage ø 73 sq m (788 sq ft) ø Council Tax=E ø EPC=D
Savills Fulham - Bishops Park Kate Rotheram krotheram@savills.com
020 7578 9051
£500 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*
*£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.
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A SPACIOUS CONTEMPORARY GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT dolphin house, sw6 3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchen ø balcony ø communal gardens ø off-street parking ø 203 sq m (2,194 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=B
Savills Fulham Milly Webb mwebb@savills.com
020 7731 2692 Furnished £1,800 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* *£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.
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Marryat Place, Wimbledon Village, SW19.
Stunning new Showhome opening Saturday 14th June An exclusive development of just six outstanding 4/5 bedroom new homes, perfectly positioned within 500m of beautiful Wimbledon Village and the world renowned All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Please join our dedicated Sales Team from 10am - 4pm on Saturday 14th June to see what this beautiful new collection of homes has to offer. For more information please contact our selling agent, Savills Wimbledon, on 020 8971 8111 Prices from ÂŁ2,650,000
www.marryatplace.co.uk Marryat Place, Wimbledon, London SW19 5BL Prices correct at time of press and subject to availability. Computer generated images depict interiors, street scene and rear aspect and are indicative only.
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The ultimate in riverside living Located on one of the most dramatic stretches of the River Thames, Fulham Reach is set in beautifully landscaped gardens next to a sweeping riverside promenade, with views that stretch across to Harrods Furniture Depository and Hammersmith Bridge. Residents also benefit from an exclusive private members’ club featuring a beautiful spa, gymnasium, swimming pool, wine cellar, virtual golf and a cinema screening room.
Apartments and Penthouses available at Fulham Reach from £1,174,950 to £8,950,000* Fulham Reach Riverside Show Apartments and Marketing Suite, Distillery Road, London W6 9RU +44 (0)207 870 9500 | enquiries@fulhamreach.co.uk Computer generated images for illustrative purposes only and are subject to design development. *Prices and details correct at time of going to press.
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Studdridge Street, Fulham SW6 Double fronted family house
A uniquely designed double fronted house presented in immaculate order and benefiting from a larger than average south facing garden as well as a terrace off the master bedroom which overlooks the vicarage gardens. Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, 4 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, study, utility room, roof terrace, garden. EPC rating C. Approximately 356.6 sq m (3,838 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ4,500,000 (FLH140102)
KnightFrank.co.uk/fulham fulham@knightfrank.com 0203 641 6175
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Lysia Street, Fulham SW6
Family house with exceptional entertaining space in Fulham A superb end of terrace family house located in this popular area close to Bishops Park. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, garden, summer house. EPC rating D. Approximately 2,067 sq ft (192.02 sq m). Available furnished/unfurnished Guide price: ÂŁ1,275 per week (FLQ185163 )
KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings fulhamlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2410
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Doria Road, Fulham SW6
Enviable location moments from Parsons Green, SW6 A spacious five bedroom family house close to Parsons Green, Hurlingham Park and Eel Brook Common. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen, terrace, garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 1,952 sq ft (181.34 sq m) Available furnished/unfurnished Guide price: ÂŁ1,195 per week (FLQ189592)
KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings fulhamlettings@knightfrank.com 020 7751 2410
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Warriner Gardens, Battersea Park SW11 4 bedroom house for sale in Battersea Park
A stylish four bedroom house located on one of North Battersea’s finest streets, Warriner Gardens. The property is finished to a high standard with attention to detail throughout, and offers multiple family living spaces. 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen and dining room, 2 additional WC’s, utility room, garden. EPC rating D in 2009. Approximately 201 sq m (2,163 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: £2,200,000 (RVR130274)
KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea battersea@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670
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Hendham Road, Wandsworth SW17 Double fronted house with parking
A spectacular seven bedroom double fronted family home of substantial proportions set back from the road with secure gated access and off street parking for several cars. 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/dining/family room, downstairs cloakroom, off street parking for several cars, large garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 385 sq m (4,144 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ3,750,000 (WND140106)
KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 7768 0993
Stephendale Road, Fulham, SW6
ÂŁ1,795,000 Road, Fulham, SW6 Waterford
ÂŁ2,250,000 Sold of thriving Sands End, this inspiring house has been remodelled and modernised in its entirety. Of the most Nestled in the- heart flawlessly designed and beautifully interior styled homes to come to market, this house is a perfect example of how a Victorian An outstanding freehold house situated on the exclusive Moore Park Estate, just off the New Kings Road. terraced property can be transformed for modern living without compromise to its period character. Having undergone a meticulous and immaculate refurbishment, the internal accommodation is well designed and planned accommodation is spread over four equally impressive floors.
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Seddlescombe Road, Fulham, SW6 £695 Per week Waterford Road, Fulham, SW6
£2,250,000 Soldsurely have to be the best flats available to rent in Fulham. Located in an entirely redeveloped, redesigned and One of two of -what reinvigorated Victorian terraced conversion on one of Fulham’s most sought after and convenient roads. This truly stunning three An outstanding freehold house situated on the exclusive Moore Park Estate, just off the New Kings Road. bedroom garden flat has been modernised to one of the most exacting standards seen. Having undergone a meticulous and immaculate refurbishment, the internal accommodation is well designed and planned accommodation is spread over four equally impressive floors.
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Musard Road, W6 This beautifully presented four double bedroom mid terrace Victorian home presented in excellent condition and offers an exciting opportunity to extend subject to planning consents. Consisting of an entrance hallway, large double reception and dining room boasting a bay window and original Victorian coving, a large separate fully fitted and modern kitchen, featuring a double gas grange cooker and integrated utilities. Flooded with natural light the first floor offers the first double bedroom, tiled family bathroom the second double bedroom and the master bedroom to the front with double aspect windows and built in wardrobes. Situated in the loft conversion is the fourth double bedroom featuring an Ensuite bathroom and Velux windows.
Offers in Excess of ÂŁ1,250,000 info@cannons-ea.co.uk 020 7381 2184 www.cannonsestateagents.co.uk
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Chesilton Road, SW6
A well presented four bedroom house with superb proportions situated on this highly sought after road off Fulham Road and moments from Parsons Green.
ÂŁ2,550,000 Freehold
2,000 sq ft (185.8 sq m) EPC Rating E Reception room | Drawing room | Kitchen/ dining room | Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room | Two further bedrooms | Further bathroom | Study/ bedroom | Utility room | Garden
Fulham Sales 020 7731 7100 Fulham@struttandparker.com
Radipole Road, SW6
A substantial six bedroom house, with expansive living space and a wide range of local amenities nearby.
ÂŁ2,800,000 Freehold
2,651 sq ft (246.8 sq m) EPC Rating D Reception room/sitting room | Kitchen/ dining room | Drawing room | Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom | Five further bedrooms | Two further bathrooms | Garden | Cellar
Fulham Sales 020 7730 7100 Fulham@struttandparker.com
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Kings Road, SW6
An exceptional three bedroom maisonette refurbished to a very high standard, located on the boarders of Fulham and Chelsea.
£750 per week* Part Furnished
1,225 sq ft (113.80 sq m) EPC Rating E Reception room | Eat in kitchen | Three double bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Private roof terrace
Fulham Lettings 020 7731 7100 Fulham.lettings@struttandparker.com
*The following Tenant charges may apply prior to tenancy commencement: Tenancy Agreement £210 (inc VAT) Credit References per application £54 (inc VAT). All advertised prices are excluded and other associated services.
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