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The Race is On
Supermodel Jodie Kidd returns to her fashion roots with a new travel wallet collection with Debrett’s, reports Olivia Sharpe
Josephine O’Donoghue looks at the new rules for Formula One as the racing season continues on its global circuit
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The Day Before a Day at the Races
Answers on a Postcard
Nick Smith goes behind the scenes at Kingsclere stables with one of Britain’s leading trainers, Andrew Balding
Angelina Villa-Clarke tests out five of the best new bespoke spa packages around the world, for all manner of issues
44 The Line of Grace Annabel Harrison unveils luxury smartphone creator Savelli and Gemfields’ recent creation, featuring exquisite emeralds
70 Costume Drama Clean lines and sleek silhouettes are given a whimsical, romantic feel when contrasted with dramatic, decadent ruffles
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From the EDITOR “I remember someone interviewing me when I was about 20 and they asked me, ‘Where do you live?’ I answered: ‘On a Boeing 747’.” As someone who can list supermodel, aspiring chef, accomplished car driver and polo player on her CV, it’s no surprise to hear that Jodie Kidd is exceptionally well travelled, with an eclectic breadth of interests. Her most recent collaboration is with Debrett’s on a chic, practical travel wallet collection; Olivia Sharpe finds out more (p. 16). Someone with rather less time for travel is champion trainer Andrew Balding; Nick Smith goes behind the scenes at Kingsclere’s Park House Stables and discovers that despite the rich rewards for those at the top of their game, the life of a racehorse trainer is one in which there is no substitute for hard work and experience (p. 26). The same could be said of the life of an artist, too, and this month we meet two exceptionally talented local painters (pp. 60-65). Martin Millard’s preferred subjects are London landmarks – he is inspired by Geoffrey Fletcher’s illustrated books about our capital city in the 1960s – while Nicky Philipps, whose works are popular with the Royal Family, focuses on beautifully realistic portraiture. As always in the summer, travel is on our minds. Kate Vandy is pleasantly surprised by Dubrovnik’s myriad delights (p. 110) and Angelina Villa-Clarke embraces the delightful task of testing out the best new bespoke spa packages (p. 106). World Cup fever has finally dissipated and Rio 2016 is yet to demand global attention so 2015 is the time to visit South American gem Brazil; Gabriel O’Rorke explores the Bahia Coast and the colourful city of Salvador (p. 112). Last but not least, I delve into the reasons behind a recent, sparkling collaboration between Savelli, creator of beautifully luxurious smartphones for women, and Gemfields, the world’s leading coloured gemstone company (p. 44).
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After turning up the heat in the latest series of Celebrity Masterchef, supermodel-turned-TV-personality Jodie Kidd has returned to her fashion roots and launched a luxury travel wallet collection with Debrett’s. Olivia Sharpe reports What does one wear to meet a supermodel? This is not a question many of us have to deal with day to day but it was the dilemma I faced one morning as I got ready to interview Jodie Kidd. Despite having woken up uncharacteristically early to decide upon my outfit, as soon as I stood in front of my wardrobe, I knew it was a lost cause. Even if I could magic up something incredibly glamorous, next to the 6’2’’ Jodie, it would inevitably fall short of expectations. So rather than running the risk of being a try-hard, I decided to be myself. Following an impressive debut on Celebrity Masterchef, Jodie has launched a travel wallet collection with renowned British publisher of social etiquette, Debrett’s. Waiting in the company’s Mayfair office with other members of the press, I was reminded of Notting Hill when Hugh Grant’s character turns up to meet Julia Roberts at The Ritz. Awoken from my daze, I was bundled into the room where I was to be introduced to Jodie, her agent, her fiancé David Blakeley and a member of the Debrett’s team, all of whom were sat round a large table. I felt like I was the one being interviewed. However, this feeling soon subsided as I was warmly greeted by a beaming Jodie
who looked every bit her model self, dressed elegantly in a cream white lace top and black lace skirt, with an assortment of colourful, boho bracelets up one arm and a chunky, leather watch on the other. Debrett’s couldn’t have found a more suitable partner in Jodie, who has spent her career travelling. “I remember someone interviewing me when I was about 20 and they asked me, ‘Where do you live?’ and I answered: ‘On a Boeing 747’,” she smiles. While some of us have difficulty filling one passport in ten years, Jodie went through three passports in the same amount of time, jet-setting to exotic locations for shoots with British Vogue, Elle and Tatler, and appearing on catwalks around the world for top fashion houses, including Moschino, Temperley and Chanel. Despite sounding glamorous, she’s quick to tell me she’s no stranger to hellish airport scenarios, resulting in her missing more than her fair share of flights. “The number of times I’ve done the running, sweating, crying ‘NO!’ scene,” she laughs. “I blame those nightmare connections organised by some ‘genius’ in an office.” It was when Jodie became a mum and was travelling with her two year-old son Indie that she realised she was in desperate need of something to alleviate the hassle. “I kept thinking, ‘God, it would be so useful to have a bag that’s fun to carry but not big and hefty. I’m sure all women can relate to that moment at airport security when you’re trying to sort all your liquids and then suddenly you’re at the desk and you’ve got to dive into your bag again to find your boarding card.” Working alongside Debrett’s, down-to-earth Jodie has created a collection designed for the serious traveller. The larger wallet can be used as a clutch or portfolio and features a hands-free leather strap (which can be slipped over a suitcase), individual compartments for travel essentials including mobile phone and passport, plus extra space to fit a tablet and MacBook Air. The smaller size has a detachable strap which can be worn across the body and doubles up as an evening clutch.
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It was also important to Jodie that the wallets were “cool and fashionable” so they come in a choice of three statement colours for summer (with three additional colours and styles for A/W): Plantation Pink, Hibiscus Orange and Lotus Blue. Each shade is inspired by her love of the Caribbean; this is where her mother Wendy runs the Holders Festival in Barbados and where Jodie was discovered by photographer Terry O’Neil at the age of 15. Incorporating Italian leather with a luxurious calf leather lining, I instantly recognise creative chairman Sarah Elton’s, formerly of Smythson of Bond Street, handiwork, who worked with Jodie on the collection. Despite having hung up her modelling stilettos a few years ago, 35 year-old Jodie continues to travel and she and David recently returned from Italy, where they took part in the Mille Miglia vintage car race (and won). Adrenalin-junkie Jodie’s love of fast cars has been welldocumented and she is noted for completing one of the fastest Celebrity Laps on Top Gear in 2003, beating the likes of Patrick Stewart and Gordon Ramsay. Both Jodie and David smile as they reminisce about their recent exploit, which involved taking turns to drive a XK120 Jaguar over four days from Bresca to Rome and back again. Covering the country’s most picturesque scenery, it has been aptly described as “the most beautiful car race in the world”. However, it is certainly not for the faint-hearted. Commencing in 1927, the race was banned in 1957 following two fatal crashes. David comments: “It’s the most hardcore car race in the world. Just under 1,000 miles, minimum, and you can go through red lights, overtake the police… It’s pretty crazy.” Those of you who’ve ever driven with your partner are surely thinking this has ‘break up’ written all over it and even Jodie concedes that it was “a very highpressured thing to do as a couple”; and yet, with the pair currently planning their nuptials (after meeting last November, they recently announced their engagement), it seems clear that the expression ‘whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ applies in this case. I ask Jodie what her dream holiday destination is and she says that although she has travelled a great deal, she’ll “only remember the airport or a hotel. So I’d really like to go somewhere like French Polynesia which is completely off the beaten track.” There is an apparent dichotomy between Jodie’s model and action girl personas; she admits that she used to try and merge these two worlds together but eventually had to accept they didn’t mix so fell into her more natural role. “It’s been amazing modelling for many years but I love to go exploring and
hiking much more than being fabulous and elegant.” While Jodie’s tomboyish nature appears at odds with the Debrett’s code, her distinguished background fully aligns with it. Jodie’s paternal great-grandfather was famous newspaper magnate Lord Beaverbrook and her maternal great-grandfather was Sir Rowland Frederick William Hodge, 1st baronet of Chipstead. Jodie’s mother educated all her children in lessons of etiquette and this is something the former model hopes to instill in her own children. “My mother brought us up to be very polite and well-mannered. We all went to boarding school and had etiquette lessons, which I think is very important. It’s part of our heritage and our history.” The family has always mixed in high circles, with Jodie’s sister, Jemma having married Arthur Gerald Wellesley, the Earl of Mornington. Jodie confesses that her height was somewhat of a stumbling block growing up: “When I was 14, I was a foot taller than everyone else so I was always stooping.” She also received constant criticism from the press when she was younger for being too thin, nicknamed “the locust model”. However, anyone who meets Jodie can see she doesn’t sweat the small stuff and that she is always on the lookout for her next challenge. In 2008, she took part in Strictly Come Dancing and despite a rocky start, the self-confessed tomboy managed to make it to the final six celebrity couples. Jodie confesses that cooking was also out of her comfort zone but like everything else, she threw herself into it. “I am the type of person that if you put something in front of me, I’ll go for it. I was never going to go, ‘right, Jo, you’re going to learn how to cook’ so I knew the only way I would progress as a cook was to launch myself into Masterchef. I’m normally quite competitive but because I had a lot less experience than some of the other contestants, I couldn’t be, so instead I went in very eager, hungry and wanting to do really well.” And she certainly did that. Having reached the semifinals at the time of going to press, David jokes that she has become a bit of a whizz kid in the kitchen. Later this year will see Jodie presenting The Classic Car Show alongside presenter Quentin Willson. As well as being passionate about cars, she is also an avid horse rider and polo player and is therefore set to be the host of CNN Equestrian on CNN International from September. As we wrap up our interview, the pair let slip that they’re off to Sardinia for a relaxing holiday. Although, knowing Jodie, I’m sure there were a few surprises along the way.
“Someone once asked me, ‘where do you live?’ and I replied: ‘On a Boeing 747’”
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George’s Year Prince George of Cambridge was born on July 22 2013 just after 4pm. weighing a healthy 8lbs 6oz. Mike Peake recaps on the highlights of the future king’s whirlwind first year
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A prince in the oven Facing a barrage of questions from beady-eyed journalists who want to know why the Duchess of Cambridge had suddenly been admitted to hospital (it was morning sickness), the palace announces a little earlier than the norm that the Duke and Duchess are expecting their first child. Putting two and two together and making five, The Daily Telegraph points out that acute morning sickness often signifies a multiple birth and jubilantly asks: “Could it be twins for Kate?”
Wetting the baby’s head The name game The Guardian runs a mood-killing story about how anyone over 20 has precious little chance of ever seeing the young Prince on the throne – not because of any anti-royal uprising but because they guessed he’d not be crowned until around 2082, by which time most of today’s 20-somethings would have shuffled off. On a more cheerful note, Kate and William reveal their baby’s name the next day: George Alexander Louis. The announcement proves once again how often the bookies get it right (their second favourite was James).
Literally – George is christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury (using water from the River Jordan) at the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace in a private ceremony. With no cameras allowed inside, reporters are left to stand in the street trying to name lesser-known royals as they arrive. One face that no one has trouble recognising is Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton (in £750 cream coat, according to The Daily Mail), whose gift to mark the occasion is reportedly a £7,000 set of silver sculptures of George’s tiny feet and hands. Zara Tindall is named as one of George’s godparents.
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Holiday plans A future king is born The answer to The Telegraph’s question is, of course, no. The little Prince comes into the world after a blessedly low-stress labour and gun salutes swiftly follow all over the Commonwealth. Two days later, kick-starting a memorabilia spending boom worth a reported £240 million, commemorative china goes on sale bearing the legend Welcome to our Royal Baby – born 22 July 2013. And so begins the ‘What will he be called?’ guessing game.
Not yet a month old, George is already being primed for his first holiday to Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tell well-wishers at the Anglesey Show in Wales that “we are all very hopeful” George will accompany them on a trip Down Under next year. History-watchers point out that William himself made a visit to Australia with his parents when he was nine months old. Whilst in Anglesey, William also jokes about how tiring looking after his new son is: “I thought search and rescue duties over Snowdonia were physically and mentally demanding but looking after a three-week-old baby is up there!” he says.
Present and correct At Sandringham, Prince George’s first Christmas sees the young Prince rather more enamoured by wrapping paper than his actual gifts. To the disappointment of locals lining the route from the estate to the local church, baby George is left behind as his parents and relatives – including a bearded uncle Harry, just back from the Arctic – make the chilly walk down the Sandringham drive for the annual Christmas service.
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Overseas adventures George enjoys his first foreign holiday with mum Kate and her parents. The destination is the Caribbean island of Mustique and George is, apparently, “impeccably behaved” on the 4,000 mile flight.
As public engagements on foreign tours go, George’s first is pretty untaxing; his playdate with a bunch of other toddlers in Wellington, New Zealand, passes without a hitch. Later in the antipodean tour, the young prince meets an endangered marsupial also called George, though his parents are kind enough not to explain that the animal had simply been called ‘Boy’ prior to their visit. It’s an eventful trip and Australian doctors observe that the future king is an “advanced baby” with exceptional developmental skills.
The most unusual piece of George memorabilia yet seen sells for £1,650 on eBay. Modelled on pictures of the baby that were taken as he left Paddington’s St Mary’s Hospital on July 23 the year before, it is a life-size replica of the young prince fashioned from soft silicone and one of just four made by artist Chloe Mynott. Journalists correctly point out that the doll looks decidedly grumpy. The same day, Prince George is named Most Stylish Child in a web poll.
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Happy families After a long spell away from the cameras, George returns to the limelight in a beautiful photo released to the press that shows him alongside mum and dad and their beloved dog Lupo all gazing through an open window at Kensington Palace. In his collared shirt and a powder blue jumper with his name emblazoned on it; doesn’t he look adorable?
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Royals in bloom A new daffodil named Georgie Boy is unveiled at the Chelsea Flower Show to mark the young prince’s first year. Meanwhile, rumours circulate that Kate is pregnant again – this time with twin girls.
Preparations begin for baby George’s first birthday, with no one more excited than Auntie Pippa, whose online magazine The Party Times publishes an article on how to plan a party for a one-year-old. By the look of things, George can look forward to sitting round in a circle as grown-ups sing his favourite songs and play peek-aboo. Which sounds spot on. Happy birthday, your Highness!
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Steiff Teddy Bear A charming stuffed bear from the king of Teddy makers should see any little one happily through his (or her) first few years (from a selection, harrods.com)
Hotchpotch Playhouse What child wouldn’t be endlessly entertained by a fire station, village shop, police station and English cottage, all in one? (£47,500, masterwishmakers.com)
Pocket Classics Cobra car Ultimate present for a 13-year-old? A scaled down but just as cool replica of a classic Cobra, for teens with a big garden (from a selection, pocketclassics.co.uk)
A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar watch It’s not the done thing for the sophisticated princeabout-town to whip out his iPhone to check the time; this new model from the acclaimed German watchmakers is a far more discerning option. Yours for around £225,000 (alangesohne.com)
Riva Yacht Italian yacht designer Riva’s beautiful boats have been turning heads for almost 200 years. A cool £5 million should buy you a new 26-metre model; failing that, opt for a speedboat (riva.com)
Vintage Sports Car While there are certainly luxury slippers to be found (see draper-of-glastonbury.com), might we suggest something like a 1968 Porsche 907 Longtail which recently sold at auction for just over £2 million?
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Races Despite the glamour and rich rewards that await those who make it to the top, the life of a racehorse trainer is one in which there is no substitute for hard work and experience. Nick Smith goes behind the scenes at Kingsclere with one of Britain’s leading trainers, Andrew Balding
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here can’t be many places in England that speak more eloquently of our green and pleasant land than Watership Down. One of the most literary hills in Britain, spread before me is the very ground burrowed into by the rabbits of Richard Adams’ classic children’s novel. Today there aren’t any rabbits to be seen but a small, compensatory drove of hares frolics nervously a few feet away in the long grass. Looking out over Hampshire’s lush summer landscape, in the distance there’s Highclere Castle, where the exterior scenes for Downton Abbey are shot. Kestrels hang in the stiff breeze that whips along the chalk scarp, which is home to the ridge-top gallops at Kingsclere’s Park House Stables. I’m here to meet one of the main players in British racehorse training, Kingsclere’s owner and Head Trainer, Andrew Balding. Kingsclere, as the stables are universally known, has been in the Balding horse-training dynasty for some 60 years but the racing pedigree goes back to the 19th century when John Porter, the leading trainer of the Victorian era, built the yard and the house now occupied by Balding and his family. Porter trained 23 classic winners here, including seven Derby winners. In what Balding calls a “complicated family history”, Kingsclere finally ended up with the Baldings and was to become the place where one of the greatest racehorses of the 20th century – the legendary Mill Reef – was trained by Andrew’s father Ian. Balding, who took over from his
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father a decade ago, is no stranger to legendary horses, having trained the 2003 Epsom Oaks winner Casual Look. As we wander around the estate, his sister, TV sports anchor Clare, is out in the fields with the dogs. Kingsclere is, as Balding’s wife Anna Lisa tells me, “a family sort of place”. The Estate is home to 150 horses under the watch of Balding’s experienced eye, owned by people from “all walks of life”. While horse racing has been and always will be dominated by people with plenty of money, Balding likes to stress that being in a syndicate means “anyone can own a share of a good horse, even if that share is only part of a hoof”. In terms of whole horses, though, his biggest client is Sheikh Fahad who might have as many as ten at Kingsclere at any point. His most famous, and knowledgeable, client is HM The Queen. Balding is keen to show me the ropes, starting with the silks room where The Queen’s racing colours proudly hang alongside those of his other clients. He takes me through Mill Reef Yard, where we pause at equine sculptor John Skeaping’s bronze of the record-breaking horse; from Kingsclere, as a three-year-old, he won the Derby, Eclipse Stakes, King George VI and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. The statue is one third of an edition commissioned by the owner, American philanthropist Paul Mellon: “There’s one here where Mill Reef was trained; one in Virginia where he was bred; and one at the National Stud at Newmarket where he was a successful stallion after his racing career”.
Our tour extends to the gallops, down miles of shady avenues and up to the ridge at Watership Down. As we take in the surroundings, Balding explains that Kingsclere is “different from many other yards” because most of his 60 full-time staff lives in. As with the buildings, the people are “a mixture of the old and the new. Some of the best young jockeys started off as apprentices here before going off to do bigger and better things.” Oisin Murphy, who at the age of 18 is one of horse racing’s rising stars, “started here and is currently living in the hostel at Kingsclere, despite having rides in the Derby and the Coronation Cup. “There are no delusions of grandeur here,” says Balding.
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A typical day for the trainer is an early start with a cup of tea and a quick scan of The Racing Post. He goes out to the yard at 7 o’clock, “when the head lads report to me any overnight problems”. Balding then supervises at least three of the four sets of exercise, each set consisting of 30 horses being taken out for an hour and a half, depending on their training and racing schedules: “My main job is to get a horse to race fitness and then to select an appropriate race for it.” As with humans, Balding explains, horses come in all shapes and sizes, with some better suited for a certain distance than others. “There are four categories of distance that the horse might fit into.” The pedigree of the horse might give you some indication, but the real analysis is done on the gallops on ‘work mornings’ where Balding conducts training that simulates race conditions. “What we find out from the work might back up assumptions made from the pedigree. It will also reveal a lot about what sort of race the horse is suited to.” Having got the horse fit, one of Balding’s most important duties is to enjoy the race with the owner, an experience that, depending on the result, might have them “crying into a beer or celebrating with champagne”. So the big question is whether Balding has been drinking much champagne of late. “We’ve had 50 winners so far this season,” which means he’s well on track to match the 104 winners that he trained in 2013. As we speak Balding is eighth in the trainers table. He’s happy with that. “The aim is to finish in the top 10, which is not as easy as it might sound; the competition is fierce.” As if Balding didn’t have enough demands on his time, he has also taken on the role of racing ambassador to the Monday Night Club at Royal Windsor racecourse.
It’s a role he embraces, explaining that Mondays at Windsor are “part of the summer season of British racing” and a good starting point for anyone who “fancies going racing but doesn’t really know where to start. There’s a great atmosphere and a garden party feel to it.” Membership comes with a host of benefits, including a behind-the-scenes visit to Kingsclere and a Monday morning tipping e-mail. “If it’s your first time racing, Windsor is a great place to go because it’s so relaxed and friendly. It’s not all pomp and ceremony but it is,” says Balding “quintessentially British. I’d encourage anyone to come along because on a fine evening there’s nowhere better to experience the fun of a trip to the races.” For further details about Park House Stables, Kingsclere, visit kingsclere.com For more information about the Monday Night Club at Royal Windsor visit windsor-racecourse.co.uk
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Party You’ve set the date and… that’s about it. With the summer social season in full swing, Kari Rosenberg turns to her little black book for all the party-throwing fundamentals
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s someone only weeks away from the biggest party they’ll ever throw will know, it pays to be organised. Indeed, it pays even better to pay someone to be organised for you. With two of the most fabulous wedding planners in the country on board, courtesy of By Appointment Only Design, a mother who dreams in spreadsheets and a rare father who knows his peonies from his petunias, plans for my big day have been pretty seamless so far. Despite a few venue-related hiccups at the very beginning, I’ve really had nothing left to worry about except stumbling down the aisle in a pair of too-high Manolos. Then again, considering preparation started 18 months ago, this shouldn’t come as much of a shock. As they say: plans are nothing; planning is everything. Although not everyone will be orchestrating a wedding (and shipping 300 guests from Hampstead to Mallorca), most will be planning a seasonal party of some kind, be it passion fruit caipirinhas and nibbles on the lawn, a festival-themed secret garden soirée or a full on society ball. And each will come with its very own checklist. So fill up a glass and let us take control of your summer social calendar, with a little help from our friends: oh, just a handful of the industry’s top experts and insiders. Are you ready? The party starts here…
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“There is nothing more thrilling than receiving a stunning invitation in the post,” says Fridette Cain, owner of the Mount Street Printers. “The effort and style that goes into the first step of preparing for the party gives you a taste of things to come. A beautifully printed invitation will entice you to go. As in the Victorian days, it sits on the mantel piece reminding you of the fun to come.” While the type of invitations you can have will depend on the time of year, the nature of the party and the crowd, style never goes out of fashion. To avoid having the same invitations as your friends, Fridette suggests using a logo or a motif that relates to the sender, making an invitation more personal. “This summer, the trend is for die cutting, laser cutting, use of ribbons and multicoloured inks with beautifully bevelled brushed edges. We also have seen a lot of duplexing (two very thick boards mounted together) in different colours and tissue lined envelopes. Just as the pen is mightier than the email, so too is the invitation more enticing than the email. And you get to keep it!”
You can’t help but fall in love with top couturier Nicholas Oakwell’s latest ethereal, petalcovered collection. He says the most important thing when dressing a client for a VIP event is first and foremost, that the dress fits. “Whenever someone wears an important gown, they have to own the dress like it is an extension of themselves,” he says. “Ultimately, the dress needs to complement the person’s character. What I love about fashion at the moment is its versatility and freedom, and that goes for eveningwear too. Traditionally, you are more glamorous and sexy for the evening; a fitted cocktail dress for example is perfect, like my leather flower strapless dress from S/S14. However, as a rule, I always suggest a more tailored look, well accessorised with great jewels and amazing shoes!” In terms of the summer season, Nicholas was particularly excited about Wimbledon. “It epitomises Englishness and marks the proper start of the summer,” he says. “I also really looked forward to the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party and the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.” And he loves nothing more than enjoying the English landscape with a Hendrick’s and tonic in-hand. However, he’s remaining tight-lipped about the clients he’ll be dressing. “Discretion is one of the unwritten rules of couture!”
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Food & Drink “With news that Prada has acquired an 80 per cent stake in Pasticceria Marchesi and Mulberry serving up miniature Wedgewood teacups and saucers in place of traditional invitations, it seems food is firmly back on trend,” says Sophie McCorry Day, head of creative and editor at global elite lifestyle agency Quintessentially Events. “An iced finger bun up to Kate Moss’s often illquoted ‘nothing tastes as good as skinny feels’, fashion getting friendly with food means only one thing: the end of faffy canapés and cupcakes and a return to ‘real’ catering, slow-roasted barbeques and yes, proper cake that you have to eat with a fork.” Those with a sweet tooth can get their Mary Berry-on and create a cake to be proud of. “To me, the appearance of Alphonso mangoes in the shops signals the arrival of the very earliest part of summer,” says luxury cake maker Fiona Cairns. “During May in our house we devour this unrivalled fruit, with its creamy texture and heady perfume. They are simply delicious on their own, but I blend the Alphonsos with the flavours from one of my favourite yogurt dishes from Gujarat – saffron, cardamom and pistachio – to provide the filling for a marshmallowy meringue. You can get everything ready in advance earlier in the day (and the meringue a few days ahead), but assemble the pavlova only a couple of hours before serving.” For maximum impact with just a bit of effort, make [a cake] where everything on it is edible,” suggests Cairns, “using crystallised roses, dog roses from the hedgerow, daisies, cherries and currants.” For the full recipes, see Seasonal Baking by Fiona Cairns, published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson £25, fionacairns.com
Venues “Our favourite London venues are One Embankment for a lavish party, the Corinthia Hotel’s Massimo private dining room for an intimate setting and Rosewood London for its amazing new spaces,” say Javier Salvador and Tony Marklew, directors at elite event planning company By Appointment Only Design. “Abroad, Purobeach Mallorca and the Conrad Hotel in Portugal both ooze luxury in a very different way. “The setting is so important. A beach club will naturally create a relaxed-feel; a country house a sportier atmosphere; and somewhere like Claridges will make you shine your shoes for a glamourous ball. Work with a venue, rather than letting the venue work with you.” byappointmentonlydesign.com
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Planning Ahead “If you are planning a party, the day and date is all important,” says Kevin Hilton, director of concierge and lifestyle management house Privée. “So if you are looking for a big turnout and minimal declines then there are a few things to bear in mind.” Is it a bank holiday? If so, then some of your guests may be taking this time to have a sly weekend away. There’s one at the end of August. Is it a children’s birthday party? As your child no doubt mixes with kids of a similar age, just make sure that you aren’t planning a party on the same day as someone else. Children having to choose whose party to go to is not a good idea. Is it the Wimbledon Final, FA Cup Final or World Cup Final? It is always vital to check what’s happening in the world of sport, even if you won’t be watching – can
you imagine organising a party on the night of the World Cup Final and even worse, England are in it (one can dream) or when there is another major sporting event happening? “We tend to find that people are away towards the tail-end of August so if you would like your best friends to be at your party rather than sunning themselves overseas, you better check who is going to be away first.” Privée specialises in accessing tickets for sold out shows, world premieres and big sporting events priveeconcierge.co.uk
Themes McCorry Day says there are a number of key themes coming through on the party circuit this season, taking inspiration from the catwalk. “The American dream theme started with Chanel’s all-fringing, neon strip-lit, Métiers d’Art show in Dallas, swinging into rhinestone mode with Dolly at Glasto and is all over the gastronomic scene with a rush of bowling alley-meets-soul food openings. Luckily, one of this year’s most accessible trends can translate happily into your next get-together with festoon lighting and Margaritas, Navajo-chic picnic blankets and a secret cinema-style open air projection. Nashville soundtrack, double denim and ten gallon optional, of course… God bless America!” If your vibe is more secret garden than secret cowboy, take inspiration from Hermès’ tropical prints with a L’Orangerie du Jardin ambience. “Hire in trees from Palmbrokers and ask your florist to create a hanging garden feature,” says Sophie. “Brimming with flowers and foliage, summer’s event styling and flowers take the terranium trend – and put it on acid. Add some wooden furnishings and House of Hackney Palmeral accessories, et voila – Borneo in your back garden.” Or get down with the real trend by hosting your party at home or choosing a venue that feels like it could be, with a little added gloss. “Play with colour, giving your event a Matisse-meets-Céline splash,” says Sophie. “Enhance your setting with some well-chosen, colourful props (preferably mismatching-in-a-matchy-kind- of-way), a hot tub and some informal lounge areas.” quintessentiallyevents.com
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Symphonic Seduction Not only is it drop-dead gorgeous but Parmigiani Fleurier’s Tecnica Ombre Blanche is also one of the most complicated timepieces in production. Housing a tourbillon, a minute repeater, a perpetual calendar and a power reserve indicator, it incorporates some of the most prestigious functions in watchmaking. Proof that Parmigiani has mastered the most complex horological pursuits, the Tecnica Ombre Blanche will chime the hours, quarter hours and minutes of the day with enchanting clarity. At 13mm thick, the rose-gold case is particularly slender for a timepiece with 504 components and a minute repeater, activated by pivoting a knurled bezel integrated into the profile of the watch rather than through a traditional side bolt. The watch, perhaps unsurprisingly, costs £445,000. Parmigiani Fleurier, 97 Mount Street; parmigiani.ch
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Mille Celebrates Polo Partnership An automatic watch winds itself thanks to a rotor that moves every time its wearer does. Over-winding, however, can result in extreme pressure on a watch’s barrel spring. Ever the inventor, Richard Mille has devised a rotor that declutches automatically when the power reserve in its RM030 reaches 50 hours. Once it falls to 40 hours, the rotor is re-engaged. Wearers can identify which phase of winding the watch is in courtesy of an indicator at 12 o’clock. 50 limited-edition versions have recently been splashed with accents of navy and white in homage to the brand’s partnership with the St Tropez Polo Club.
Into the Deep Never been near a snorkel? Never mind; these latest dive watches look as good in the boardroom as they do underwater
Calibre de Cartier Diver, £5,700, Cartier cartier.com
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Heritage Diver Chrono, £2,200, 43mm, Longines thewatchgallery.com
Adrian Maronneau, Director of Buying & Merchandising at The Watch Gallery, selects his watch of the month:
“Longines’ 18-carat gold, Présence Heritage comes with an automatic movement and is set on a brown alligator strap. An uncluttered dial and vintage styling make this a watch for anyone with a fondness for the classic” Présence Heritage, £2,190, Longines Available in store at The Watch Gallery and thewatchgallery.com
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Marine Diver, from £6,200, 44mm, Ulysse Nardin selfridges.com
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The chronometer-certified C9 Harrison 5 Day Automatic, with 120-hour power reserve, is the first watch to house our own movement. Conceived and designed by our master watchmaker, Johannes Jahnke, and manufactured by some of Switzerland’s finest watchmaking craftsmen, it is destined to be one of the most talked about watches in years. And, yes, you do have the license to own one. Ca li bre SH2 1
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Great Outdoors In our modern world, it’s possible to have a veritable wardrobe of watches, all thoughtfully and creatively manufactured to suit their particular purpose. Robin Swithinbank suggests the best options for active types
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Shooting Panerai Radiomir 1940 Chronograph Oro Bianco Mechanical watches don’t like being shocked. Knock one onto the floor or smack it into a door and you’ll note – if you keep stock of these things – a drop in accuracy. That’s why it’s unwise to wear a mechanical watch while shooting, when the violent impact of firing a shotgun can play havoc with the tiny, fragile parts inside it. For such times, you might be interested to learn that most of Panerai’s totemic Luminor and Radiomir watches feature anti-shock technology, as is the case with the new Radiomir 1940 Chronograph Oro Bianco. Inside its 45mm white gold case is a glorious handcrafted, hand-wound movement that’s protected by an Incabloc anti-shock device. panerai.com
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Oris’s seemingly unstoppable run of watches that are not just innovative but offer genuinely useful functions continues with this, the first automatic mechanical watch with a mechanical altimeter. It can gauge altitude and air pressure, useful whether you’re a pilot, a mountaineer or the type to get your kicks from throwing yourself out of planes and off cliff tops. It does this via a mechanical barometer, squeezed inside the watch’s 47mm stainless steel case alongside its automatic movement. There’s more clever-tech in the watch’s patented adjustment and venting crown; it’s fitted with a membrane to prevent moisture from getting inside the watch while the altimeter is activated. A proper smart watch. oris.ch
It’s become the sybarite’s choice but before all that, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s case-flipping Reverso was intended for polo-playing British officers of the Raj. They had complained of their watches getting smashed up during play and, rather than suggest they take them off, Jaeger-LeCoultre designed a watch with a case that could be reversed to protect its delicate front. It was named Reverso after its swivelling case, which has since been used to carry additional complications, coats of arms, engravings and more. This latest impression has a sumptuous pink gold case, a chocolate-coloured dial and a brown strap made by Argentinian leather polo accessory specialist Casa Fagliano. jaeger-lecoultre.com
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Swimming NOMOS Glashütte Ahoi So there are divers’ watches and then there are watches you can wear in the shower and, thanks to quirky German watchmaking outfit NOMOS Glashütte, there is also a ‘swimming watch’. The Ahoi is actually far more than that, despite the brand’s wry, self-deprecating label: it’s water-resistant to 200 metres, more than enough for splashing about in your local lido; its hands are covered in a dollop of Super-LumiNova so they’re legible underwater; and the case has built-in protectors around the crown so you’re less likely to rip it out if you catch the watch on a piece of coral. Inside the 40mm case beats NOMOS’s in-house automatic movement. nomos-glashuette.com
Flying Bremont MBIII Bremont’s series of watches, made in partnership with the pioneering British ejection seat manufacturers Martin Baker, was launched in 2009. Initially, there was just one piece in the line, the MBI, which was only available to pilots who’d been ejected from a plane. It featured a rubber movement mount that could protect the watch’s chronometer-certified automatic movement from the shocks sustained by an ejection, and had been put through endurance tests for vibration, temperature extremes and salt-fog, making it one of the most qualified pilots’ watches ever made. The same spec level is found in the MBII civilian model launched a year later, and now in the new MBIII, which has a second time zone. bremont.com
Diving Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 There isn’t a more iconic divers’ watch than the Rolex Submariner, no matter what anyone says. But there’s also no more ubiquitous divers’ watch than a Rolex Submariner, which is why the return of the brand’s lesser-known but just as chisel-jawed Sea-Dweller is so welcome. The original 1967 Sea-Dweller was the first divers’ watch to feature a helium escape valve, a device useful to professional divers who spend weeks on end immersed in a helium-enriched compression chamber during saturation dives. The new model has a helium escape valve too, is water-resistant to 1,220 metres (or 4,000 feet – hence the name) and has a 40mm 904L stainless steel case, a ceramic bezel insert and an in-house automatic movement. rolex.com
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Adventuring Breitling Emergency II
If you’re planning a trip to the South Pole, or have ambitions to sail around the world with nothing for company but a stuffed toy, Breitling’s 51mm, titanium-cased Emergency II should be at the top of your ‘don’t leave home without’ list. As well as being a multi-function, quartz-powered superwatch, it’s also the world’s smallest personal locator beacon. Get into a spot of bother half way up a mountain, activate the beacon and it’ll alert the nearest search and rescue team, who’ll be guided to your position by the signal. Just make sure you’ve got good insurance – otherwise you’ll be picking up the tab left by your rescuers. breitling.com
Space tourism Omega Speedmaster Mark II One of the rarely told stories about Omega’s Speedmaster, the ‘Moonwatch’, is that it was never supposed to go to the Moon. The watch intended for the role was the 1969 Speedmaster MkII, which – unlike the original – was specifically designed by Omega in partnership with NASA to be worn by astronauts. But as the first Speedy had already been into space and proved its zero-gravity creds, the astronauts chose to stick with it for their lunar missions. Almost 40 years since the last MkII was made, Omega has relaunched it, complete with a 21st century automatic chronograph movement. The new piece is wonderfully retro – and perfect for your next jaunt into space. omegawatches.com
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Proud as a Peacock Vita, the debut collection from new fine jewellery brand Livyora, has been described as a “celebration of life”. Each piece references familiar stories and characters from around the world, drawing on different cultures’ literature, art and music. The Pavoni chandelier earrings, for instance, were inspired by the peacock, a universal symbol of beauty and integrity, and these qualities have been evoked by a dazzling array of brilliant-cut sapphires, iolites, blue topaz, tsavorite and smoky quartz. The Leijona cocktail ring is immediately recognisable as Aslan from C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia. Made from 18-karat yellow gold, brilliant-cut black diamonds are used to depict the lion’s eyes and a textured finish portrays the magnificent mane. Conceived by jewellery designer Dr. Shefaly Yogendra, internet entrepreneur Chirdeep Chhabra and gemologist Tarudeep Vaid, we predict great things to come from Livyora.
Paris Couture Week 2014 Top jewellers including Boucheron, Chaumet and Bulgari descended on France’s capital to preview their latest collections at this year’s Paris Couture Week before the grand unveiling at the Biennale des Antiquaires in September. Boucheron nearly stole the show with its stunning Ricochet necklace with detachable brooch, featuring rippling sapphires, diamonds and rock crystal. However, Chaumet made sure it kept up with its French competitor, revealing an exquisite Collier Eau Vive as part of its Lumières d’eau collection. Italian jeweller Bulgari, which celebrates its 130-year anniversary this year, presented its new 26-piece MVSA collection, which honours the Muses of Ancient Greece through a series of colourful, precious gemstones.
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Cutting Edge For his latest Surprise Fantasy Ring, jeweller Theo Fennell collaborated with internationally acclaimed English micro-sculptor Willard Wigan MBE to create the Empty Quarter ring; a one-of-a-kind jewellery art piece:
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When opened, the ring reveals an apparently deserted desert scene but further inspection reveals three microscopic camels, expertly crafted by Wigan. The piece, which is made from different 18-carat golds, set with diamonds and engraved with desert flowers and rose gold salamanders, is also accompanied by a beautiful magnifying glass and chain The Empty Quarter Ring POA, theofennell.com
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As the world’s definitive diamond company, De Beers is undoubtedly one of the industry’s guiding lights when it comes to crafting this rare matter. Its latest collection, Aria, presents the diamond in a revolutionary new way; diamond-set swirling shapes create a captivating interplay of light and shadow. Radiating from the centre diamond, the motif has been designed to mirror the movement of a dancer. This is the house’s first big jewellery collection since Imaginary Nature in 2012 and it includes a number of Signature pieces, along with Prestige designs, High Jewellery collections and women’s watches. The De Beers Aria collection debeers.com
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Aurora Inspire romance with this 0.86ct Fancy Intense Australian Argyle Pink Diamond Ring, reflecting the warm, vibrant and fiery hues of its extraordinary and ancient origins. A highly prized, rare and collectable jewel.
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Annabel Harrison discovers more about the recent collaboration between Savelli, creator of luxury smartphones for women, and Gemfields, the globe’s leading coloured gemstone company
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until april this YEAR, The Museum of London played host to a major exhibition investigating the secrets of the Cheapside Hoard, an astounding, priceless treasure trove of late 16th and early 17th century jewels and gemstones which was found buried in a cellar on Cheapside in the City of London in 1912. One of its star pieces was a mesmerising 17th century watch set in a Colombian hexagonal emerald crystal, a gemstone which has a history dating back about 4,000 years and which the ancient Greeks justly called the “shining jewel”. It has long represented luck, wealth, faith and life in many cultures, as well as being valued as a symbol of nobility, beauty and eternal love. Last year, the Pantone Colour of the Year was the jewel-toned, green hue of emerald and as such the jewellery industry produced a proliferation of beautiful pieces featuring the gemstone, courtesy of designers such as Stephen Webster and Monica Vinader. However, in this day and age, if a company is using gemstones in its jewellery or jewelled products, it should be able to prove that they’re sustainably sourced, in a socially responsible way. Enter Gemfields, the world’s leading supplier of responsibly sourced, coloured gemstones and the first company to source emeralds that are traceable from the Zambian mines to the international market, guaranteeing a conflict-free route to market. Gemfields was therefore the obvious choice, bearing this all in mind, for Savelli to partner with for the creation of two luxury smartphones – Emerald Night and Emerald Insane – made using the gorgeous gem and found exclusively within Harrods’ Fine Jewellery Room. This location goes some way to explaining Savelli’s position within the market; its smartphones are intended as “exquisite pieces of jewellery, crafted from treasured metals and precious gemstones”. The designs are, fittingly for such a feminine product, inspired by the elegant ‘line of grace’, a concept described in William Hogarth’s 1753 book The Analysis of Beauty: “The serpentine line, or line of grace, by its waving and winding at the same time different ways, leads the eye in a pleasing manner along the continuity of its variety.” Indeed, and this sleek serpentine line can be seen on the glamorous Emerald Night smartphone, of which only 19 have been made; it is set with 400 brilliant-cut emeralds and materials used include 18-carat rose gold, high-tech black ceramic, anthracite satin and UltraBombé sapphire crystal for the screen, which is said to
be unscratchable (we still wouldn’t recommend being too laissez-faire with it though). The memorably named Emerald Insane, for more flamboyant ladies, is set with 4.5-carat baguette-cut emeralds and 12.5-carat brilliantcut diamonds, and limited to just eight pieces. There’s no doubt that both companies take great pride in craftsmanship and creating products of the highest quality but this collaboration posed a particular challenge; very rarely have emeralds been set on such a complex, curvaceous shape. As such, every stone had to be hand-selected and cut precisely for each smartphone, a process undertaken meticulously to ensure sufficient depth of colour as well as a consistent shade of green. “We are delighted to be working with Savelli, a company which is leading the way when it comes to combining jewellery and technology,” confirms Gabriella Harvey, Gemfields’ Cut and Polished Director. “Not only do we appreciate the skill and craftsmanship that has gone into setting these sensational gems in this way but we are really excited to see emeralds being used in a smartphone — certainly elevating technology to greater levels of luxury.” This greater level of luxury within the accessories market is something that’s being championed by Savelli founder and CEO Alessandro Savelli. His is a new, revolutionary jewellery brand which is producing the first luxury smartphone aimed solely at women. Every piece bearing the Savelli name is handmade in Switzerland, the home of haute horlogerie, and Savelli has also developed its own built-in application, Jardin Secret, to deliver a unique lifestyle experience to its customers. Alessandro is understandably very excited about the partnership with Gemfields and the resulting products, which he deems “exclusive limited editions that perfectly embody the harmony of technology and jewellery craftsmanship [and]… our ability to create a unique and elegant accessory for a woman’s indulgence.” A diamond and emerald smartphone truly is the height of indulgence but if you have a weakness for beautiful, sparkling gems, united in the most skilled of fashions and providing an additionally functional purpose, then visit Savelli to see these for yourself. Savelli, Harrods’ Fine Jewellery Room; harrods.com savelli-geneve.com; gemfields.co.uk
Cloclwise from top/ Emerald Insane; Sketch of Savelli’s Emerald Night (limited edition of 19 pieces); sketch of Savelli’s Emerald Insane (limited edition of 8 pieces) © John Cameron/The Luxury Brand Agency Ltd
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Rainbow Wave Add a splash of colour to an otherwise monochrome look with statement accessories
1 Magnipheasant Feathers collar, POA, Stephen Webster, stephenwebster.com 2 Elystan California Sunset ring, £8,440, Robinson Pelham, robinsonpelham.com 3 Chameleon earrings, £23,550, Boucheron, boucheron.com 4 Elystan California Sunset earrings, £10,900, Robinson Pelham, as before 5 Rainbow Solid Icosagon pendant, £4,300, Noor Fares, Dover Street Market 6 Modern Wishbone ring in 12-carat gold, £115, Bouton, bouton.co.uk 7 MVSA bracelet in pink gold with semi-precious stones, from £30,200, Bulgari, bulgari.com 8 Rainbow Geometric Octahedron earrings, £5,000, Noor Fares, as before 9 Rococo multi-coloured ring, POA, Fabergé, faberge.com 10 Cosmos Friendship bracelet, £225, Astley Clarke, astleyclarke.com 11 Cinderella ring in 18-carat blackened white gold and multi-coloured stones, £4,200, Solange Azagury-Partridge, solange.co.uk 12 18-karat yellow gold and mixed tourmaline ring, £655, by Rufier at Talisman Gallery, 020 7201 8582 13 Black Rainbow earrings, £38,000, Solange Azagury-Partridge, as before 14 Rainbow Octahedron pendant, £5,985, Noor Fares, as before
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Top of the Heap Borrowing its name from T.S. Eliot’s poem The Waste Land, emerging artist Bartholomew Beal presents a provocative portrayal of the poet’s literary work in his current exhibition, entitled A Heap of Broken Images, at the Fine Art Society. The British artist draws upon Eliot’s literary conventions and transfers his recurring themes of language, character and point of view onto his painted canvases. The exhibition possesses an ethereal quality and has an element of the undecided, with each painting featuring obscured shapes and a bright, ‘unnatural’ colour palette, thereby making each piece of work open to interpretation. Not only is it Beal’s first exhibition at the gallery but he is also the youngest artist to have a solo show in its 138-year history. A Heap of Broken Images, until 29 August; faslondon.com
The Sailor (Study), Bartholomew Beal, from A Heap of Broken Images exhibition Image courtesy of The Fine Art Society
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This is STRARTA London is one of the key global centres for art alongside New York, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai, with new buyers entering the marketplace daily. STRARTA Art Fair London displays a range of world-class art from a select group of British and international galleries and, following the success of its inaugural event in 2013, STRARTA Chelsea returns to the Royal Borough in 2014. Taking place in September at the prestigious Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York Square, STRARTA Chelsea will once again showcase the very best modern and contemporary fine art from established galleries, as well as exciting and inspiring artwork from new and emerging galleries. International curators will also deliver an interesting and innovative curated programme in the Champagne bar and Room 13 on the top floor. STRARTA Art Fair at The Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea 25-29 September; strarta.com
Clockwise from right/ Rook & Raven, 2A, Lionel Smit Fragmented; Andipa Gallery, 1A, Marc Quinn - reversal 4; Art Wars Curated Space, Room 10 All images: STRARTA Chelsea 2013
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In the Misty Moonlight This August sees The Luna Cinema return to the royal grounds of Kensington Palace with an eclectic choice of films. Travel back in time with 80s cult classic Back to the Future, enjoy the quirky company of Miss Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s or prepare to be razzle-dazzled by Baz Luhrmann’s spectacular adaptation of American classic, The Great Gatsby. The Orangery is just one of several locations hosting The Luna Cinema, deemed the UK’s number one outdoor cinema offering, but we feel that nowhere else will bring you quite such an unforgettable night as this. The Luna Cinema at Kensington Palace 6-8 August thelunacinema.com
Jewels of the Trade See Olympia Grand glistening as its halls are bejewelled with precious gems for the celebration of 58 years of jewellery inspiration. International Jewellery London will see an assembly of connoisseurs from around the world giving seminars and providing insight into the industry. Guests can gather at the Champagne Bar or English Tea Room before enjoying an impressive exhibition showcasing pieces from luxury brands, such as Vendôme Paris, and emerging new talents. A spectacular Red Carpet Runway will highlight S/S15 jewellery trends and the event will also play host to a charity auction on the first evening for its charity of choice, Breast Cancer Care; one-off jewellery pieces have been donated by the public for the auction. Visitors pay £25 on the door but registering in advance means you can avoid this. International Jewellery London 31 August – 2 September Olympia London jewellerylondon.com
Anything Goes In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of composer and songwriter Cole Porter's death, the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and a chorus from the Royal Academy of Music’s Musical Theatre Company present a night filled with the glamour of the American dream. The concert will feature a selection of Porter’s greatest works from hit musicals including Kiss Me, Kate, High Society and Anything Goes as Cadogan Hall brings to life the golden age of jazz and swing music. Following the success of its live productions of Singin’ in the Rain and Fantasia, the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will once again showcase its versatility in genres ranging from classical to popular music. 20-23 August cadoganhall.com
Clockwise from top/ Cole Porter rook76 / shutterstock.com; Graham Bickley, Jenna Russell, Maria Friedman and Clive Rowe and Cadogan Hall exterior © Cadogan Hall
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Pure and Simple Returning this year to London Olympia, Pure London will showcase a line of products from both local and international brands, as well as launching two new divisions; accessories and footwear. For 2014 the event, based around the concept of architecture and the synergies between this industry and the world of fashion design, has been revamped and students of Ravensbourne Architecture and Design College are competing to create a sculptural concept. The winner's work will be showcased at the event and should incorporate the essence of both fashion and architectural inspiration, ultimately celebrating the close creative relationship between the two. 3-5 August purelondon.com
Puppet Master This August Chelsea Theatre presents a retelling of the classical myth Field of Asphodel with a production that adds a modern Eastern European twist to Greek mythology. Artistic director Julia Dunbar McLean attempts to recreate Persephone’s abduction and barrenness of the land, all the while making it relevant to the 21st century by relating it to modern day disasters Chernobyl and Fukushima. As such the script will make use of original texts from witnesses of Chernobyl. Both Dunbar McLean and director Samuel Dutton have worked extensively in puppetry and this production therefore draws heavily on this particular artistic device, incorporating large puppets and casting shadows to create this thought-provoking adaption. Q&A sessions will take place after each performance. Field of Asphodel, 1-2 August Chelsea Theatre, 7 World’s End Place, SW10 chelseatheatre.org.uk
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Abstract Reality Andrew Aué displays his love of the dramatic arts this month with his rendition of TheatreArt. For decades now, his main source of inspiration has come from the UK capital's thriving musical theatre scene and as such he dramatises the eclectic city streets of London’s Theatreland by means of painting and textile design. A sense of freedom is explored through the use of composition and a vibrant colour palette. As shown in his work, Aué strongly believes theatre is an art form to which all individuals can relate. The exhibition on display at the Chelsea Gallery will allow the viewer to interpret these works of art by projecting their own experiences and perceptions. TheatreArt, 5 -18 August Chelsea Gallery, Old Town Hall King’s Road, SW3 From left/ Pride - Scar, The Lion King; Doubt - Javert, Les Misérables
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Summer Solstice Opera Holland Park thrilled viewers with a special charity performance of Gioachino Rossini's classic opera Il Barbiere di Siviglia on 18 June. Sponsored by Strutt & Parker and attended by almost 1,000 guests, the performance was in support of The Rugby Portobello Trust, an organisation which aims to provide young people with an opportunity to flourish in a safe environment and offers a wide range of services, from schools to homework clubs. The evening raised £36,000 in total. Further awareness was raised at the Arundel & Ladbroke Gardens Summer Solstice Fête on 21 June, an event also sponsored by Strutt & Parker.
An Audience with Esther Rantzen On Thursday 7 August, the Royal Garden Hotel, in association with the Kensington & Chelsea Foundation and New Horizons, will host a fundraising event to raise awareness of the contrasts and inequalities that exist within the diverse community of our Royal Borough. British journalist and campaigner Esther Rantzen, founder of child protection charity ChildLine and a helpline for elderly people called The Silver Line, will share insights into her life and work. This collaboration is an example of the Foundation’s corporate engagement programme, Business & Community Together, which exists to offer businesses a range of corporate responsibility and volunteer opportunities with local charities. Together, the organisations hope to strengthen their capacity to act within the local charity sector by stimulating and facilitating on-going support and engagement from businesses. 7 August thekandcfoundation.com
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The Longines Global Champions Tour, St. James’
The Royal Horse Guards Parade Ground, home to the birthday celebrations of HM The Queen and ceremonial Changing of the Guard, will provide an iconic location for the 11th leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour this month. Deeply rooted in historical culture, with both local and royal connections, London's location should prove a spectacular backdrop for both competitors and viewers. With just three events remaining, results in London will be key for those riding high on the overall Championship Ranking. There will be large screens in St James’ Park, the oldest of the capital’s eight Royal Parks, for the public to watch the equestrian event. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets. 14-16 August globalchampionstour.com
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A New Age The cultural scene that developed in America after World War Two paved the way for the progression of arts and architecture; a new form of young talent raised the bar and led to much greater developments. American journal Arts and Architecture saw the commission of major architectural innovation during this period of growth in America. First published in 2008 by TASCHEN as a limited edition, Arts and Architecture will now encompass past covers and highlights from the imperative first five years of this pioneering magazine, with distinct emphasis on the Case Study House Programme and its star innovators. This special selection pays tribute to one of the most significant movements in the history of American architecture. Arts & Architecture 1945-49 by Benedikt Taschen, David F. Travers (TASCHEN) New edition, £44.99 taschen.com
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Borne and Bred On 1 July, 200 children and adults took part in a sponsored walk for Borne, an initiative between Chelsea and Westminster Health Charity and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital’s maternity team. Olivia Sharpe reports
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Those of you out and about in Chelsea on Tuesday 1 July would not have failed to notice the hordes of children with accompanying adults patrolling the streets, dressed conspicuously in matching white t-shirts. However, this wasn’t a typical school outing. The young hikers, who set out from the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and finished at Chelsea and Westminster Town Hall, were in fact raising money for Borne, which aims to prevent disability and death in childbirth and create lifelong health for mothers and babies. One in 10 babies are born early in the UK and premature birth accounts for more than 70 per cent of long-term disability and death in newborns; Borne was set up in 2012, thanks to the persistence of Professor Mark Johnson, a dedicated obstetrician. He had been developing the charity for several years before he decided to approach the CEO of Chelsea and Westminster Health Charity and together, they drew up an initial plan to raise £2 million. The money raised from the walk, which amounted to more than £30,000, will go towards vital research conducted by Mark and his team of dedicated, worldclass clinicians, academics, doctors and midwives at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. He explains that their first goal is to prevent preterm delivery: “We have studied a combination of drugs in the laboratory and found that they can prevent preterm labour in a variety of models. We are now about to start work on a study in women at high-risk of delivering preterm to see whether our treatment can prolong pregnancy and keep the baby in the safest place [the womb].” The second aim is to ensure lifelong health for babies. He comments: “We want to identify interventions during pregnancy that can improve the health of babies and give our children the best possible start in life. Our aim is to optimise the environment in the womb to reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions.” Mark notes that the number of premature births in the UK is on the rise (nearly 60,000 each year) and he puts this down to several factors, the most notable being women having children later, obesity in young mothers (now accounting for more than 20 per cent) and possibly stress. Mark emphasises the importance of having a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy, avoiding smoking (which increases preterm delivery) and not being overweight, which heightens the risk of preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Although physical activity is difficult, especially for women with weak cervixes, the professor does recommend swimming, which provides support for the whole body and avoids putting stress on the joints, as well as eating a balanced diet, particularly having fish three times a week as this seems to improve pregnancy outcome. “Borne is looking to understand much more
about the triggers of labour, not just in the body, but also psychologically and in the population at large.” The number of premature births in the UK is low in comparison to that of Africa, which is significantly higher, with seven of its countries having the highest prevalence (all of which are more than 15 per cent). As such Borne is also looking to train doctors, midwives and birth attendants in Ethiopia, South Africa and Uganda. Borne’s most recent breakthrough was combining an anti-inflammatory often used in asthma treatment with progesterone and finding some exciting results in terms of prolonging pregnancy. However, there is still much more work to be done and Mark lists the goals on the team’s five year plan if they’re successful in raising the £4.5 million they need. These include trialling a new treatment combination to reduce the risk of complications in preterm labour from 24 per cent to 10-12 per cent and finding new therapeutic approaches to preeclampsia (affecting 1-2 per cent of pregnancies and a major cause of maternal death). Also important is gaining a greater understanding of how to better treat and prevent necrotising enterocolitis (3,000 babies develop NEC each year in the UK and up to 35 per cent die) and establishing the benefits of maternal nutrition and health to reduce obesity in children, with the potential to lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke in later life. While admitting he and his team have “merely scratched the surface” with their research, Mark finds his job endlessly rewarding, his lifelong pursuit being “to save lives and offer a better quality of life to tens of thousands of mothers and babies in the UK and beyond”. Another person with a personal interest in Borne’s work is one of its key sponsors, James Pace, the Office Head at Knight Frank Chelsea. James first heard about the initiative from one of his clients who is on the committee; she was aware that he wanted to sponsor something to do with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. “Both of my boys were born there and my sister-in-law also used to work there. The hospital is world-class but it relies on a lot of fundraising and being so close to it, I have always been keen to help.” As a firm, Knight Frank has long recognised that it’s important to give back. James comments: “Our employees are able to give two days a year for charitable work and last year we held our first ever Day of Giving where everyone within the UK business, commercial and residential, contributed. We set it up as a competition so it was a lot of fun and a huge amount of money was raised. We plan on doing another next year and there is talk of it spreading further than the UK.” With the likes of Knight Frank in Borne’s corner, we predict great things to come. borne.org.uk
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Jimmie Martin Lights Up Mannequins rarely feature in their own right – they are normally seen as structures for fashion – but when they strut down Kensington Church Street and into the inventive design studio of Jimmie Martin, they find themselves in a new guise, that of wonderfully eccentric floor lamps. The design duo behind this unique business has won awards for creativity that extends across a broad spectrum of fabulous furnishings. Everything is made as a limited edition or bespoke piece for clients, the latest being their brilliant new lamps which have been developed from male and female mannequins decorated in a range of show-stopping and, sometimes, outrageous designs. Graffiti, abstract art, Lichtenstein inspired images, lettering and other dramatic, painted effects are applied to the figures which are presented in an equally varied range of poses. The overall result is that they look as if they have just entered a room sporting the latest avant-garde clothes and headwear, the latter functioning as lampshades. If you want your home to be envied, all it needs is a Jimmie Martin lamp. Jimmie Martin, 77 Kensington Church Street jimmiemartin.com
Clockwise from left/ Queen Elizabeth II, 1966; Margaret Thatcher, 1999; Sir John Gielgud, 1959. All images by John Hedgecoe
Gilt Trip Chelsea’s Furniture Cave is a magnet for antique hunters and one of its dealers, Thomas Crabb, has been renowned for its range of top quality antiques and classic design pieces for well over 30 years. Amongst its highly desirable pieces is a mid-19th century gilt wood console table, richly carved in a beautiful scroll and floral design and topped with dark amber and green coloured marble. The table alone would look amazing in any interior space but it would have an even greater impact if paired with Thomas Crabb’s similarly dated, gilt wood mirror, its ornate surface featuring carved scrolls, raffle leaves and pierced shells. Thomas Crabb Antiques, 1st Floor The Furniture Cave, 533 King’s Road, SW10 0TZ thomascrabbantiques.com
Larger than Life From Agatha Christie and Mary Quant to Ted Hughes and David Hockney, revered photographer John Hedgecoe (1932-2010) captured some of the greatest cultural icons of the 20th century and in so doing, became a legend himself. The Royal College of Art is now choosing to honour one of its former students and the man responsible for having founded its Photography Department in 1965 in a dedicated exhibition, Vivat! Vivat! My England! On display until 5 August is a selection of 34 of his most remarkable photographs, some of which are being presented for the first time, making this a truly unique exhibition of one of Britain’s leading post-war portrait photographers. All prints in the exhibition are available to buy with proceeds going towards the John Hedgecoe Scholarship fund, benefitting future Photography students at the RCA. Vivat! Vivat! My England! Photographs by John Hedgecoe (1932-2010), until 5 August, 12-5pm daily. Free admission; rca.ac.uk Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, SW7 2EU
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Home Furnishings from Howe Everything from cushions to carpets and furniture to fireside items (and just about anything in between) is available from Howe on the Pimlico Road. In the manner of Marsh & Tatham and in the style of the Greek Classical revival is this pair of English mahogany and gilt brass mounted commodes. They are beautifully figured and moulded and decorated with a crisp, brass, Greek key frieze that runs around their plinths. Both support distinctive Sienna marble tops featuring fossilised ferns. Howe, 93 Pimlico Road, SW1W 8PH howelondon.com
Paula Swinnen may be self-taught but let’s not forget that the same was true of Lucian Freud and a host of other internationally acclaimed artists. Her gifts propelled her towards sculpture as her ideal means of artistic expression and she achieved high standards with the modelling of natural forms, the lost-wax method and bronze patination by adhering to that old adage, ‘practice makes perfect’. Guinevere Antiques was quick to spot Swinnen’s talent and this month she returns to this location with another group of her striking work. All her work will make wonderful conversation pieces, such as her warthog (above) which bristles with life and character. Some pieces have the added benefit of being practical too, typified by the water lily inspired side tables, candelabra and her larger tables decorated with sea creatures, birdlife or vines. Paula Swinnen Until 31 August, while stocks last guinevere.co.uk From top/ Bronze branch design candelabra, Birds and sconces and dragon Flies; Warthog Both Paula Swinnen
AUCTIONS: MOST WANTED The Great Outdoors Midsummer’s Day may have passed us by but most of us consider the real height of summer to be the month of August. It’s a time of year when the pace of life slows down, providing opportunities to sit and enjoy peaceful moments in our gardens. Encouraging us to do exactly that is this elegant, wrought iron garden seat which dates from the early 19th century; as an outdoor piece of furniture, its durability is well proven. The design incorporates a reeded frame and with a width of 114cm, this seat could provide both a lovely garden feature and a venue for partaking in that peaceful pleasure of tea-for-two (if not three). No wonder that it is one of the prize lots at Christie’s forthcoming Interiors Auction. Interiors Auction, 19 August, Christie’s South Kensington christies.com
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The London Nobody Knows Rebecca Wallersteiner meets local artist Martin Millard, the talented painter of Chelsea’s local landmarks and vibrant daily life
“Working outdoors in Chelsea is very enjoyable as it enables you to engage with the life of the streets. You notice details that people usually miss. As an artist I hope to bring these to people’s attention,” Martin Millard tells me. Thankfully the rain has stopped, allowing him to set up his easel on the corner of Walton Street, where he has lived and worked for 15 years. He has invited me to watch him paint an elegant mid 19th century building. “Painting is quite a lonely business and working outside helps you to feel part of the local From top/ Royal Albert Hall; Martin Millard; the Albert Memorial
community. People come up to you to see what you are drawing and chat. They very often commission me to paint their own house or street.” Indeed, as we chat, several passers-by stop and admire his picture. Martin draws confidently using a beautiful old pen. “This once belonged to my grandfather and is around 100 years old,” he proudly tells me. After Martin has finished drawing the building, he invites me home for lunch. Entering the Georgian building, my eyes stray
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towards the library, with its impressive collection of books about London. Martin explains that it’s Geoffrey Fletcher’s illustrated books about the city in the 1960s that inspire him. “Fletcher’s book, The London Nobody Knows, and his little book of walks, made wandering around London seem very exciting, especially in the East End.” Following in Fletcher’s footsteps, Martin discovered many little corners with unexpected views and intriguing buildings, like Hawksmoor’s splendid churches, that you might miss driving past. Another important influence on Martin’s work is the Polish artist Feliks Topolski, who fell in love with London when he arrived in 1935 and spent the next 50 years chronicling the city’s life, drawing mainly in
pen and ink. A small white rabbit belonging to Martin’s children scampers around while we eat al fresco on his terrace, bathed in sunshine. Martin has always specialised in depicting buildings and while he prefers working in watercolour, he also draws in pencil. “I do a lot of drawing in Chelsea and have got to know it well.” The artist can often be seen outside painting local landmarks, including the Thames at Chelsea Bridge and Westminster. These pictures are delicately observant and burst with joie de vivre. He follows in a long tradition of artists painting outdoors in Chelsea; Whistler, Sargent and Augustus John lived just minutes away from Walton Street in its bohemian early 20th century heyday. Augustus John and John Singer Sargent famously painted portraits of sensuous society beauties a few streets away. Like Whistler, Martin likes to set up his easel by the Thames and draw the Albert Bridge, the Chelsea Embankment and the mighty river flowing past when the weather is fine. Much of Martin’s work is commission-based – anything from an elegant Georgian Square to an office block. “I like to work closely with clients, getting to know them and what they want, whether they have asked me to portray their house, yacht, car or even their child’s favourite teddy bear,” he explains. Martin has often been asked to paint country houses and enjoys the challenge – even when clients want him to paint a snowy scene for
Martin is inspired by Geoffrey Fletcher’s illustrated books about the city of London in the 1960s
From top/ The Royal Hospital, Chelsea; Smith Terrace, SW3; The Antelope
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a Christmas card in summer. Other clients commission a summer scene during the winter but helpfully send photos of what their house looks like during this time. He has also produced Christmas cards for the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Bentley and Garden House School, among others, and will turn his hand to most subjects. Although he is passionate about London, Martin loves to travel, packing up his paints to go and capture buildings and sites overseas that catch his eye. He studied drawing at the School of Visual Arts in New York in the 1970s and has retained a fondness for America. Last year, his show in New York was acclaimed by the US press and he has drawn many American universities. Although he enjoyed his time painting there, he felt more at home with London subjects. So he returned home, became a barrister and met his wife Isabella, also a barrister, in the 90s. They now have three children; Olivia (14), Hugo (12) and Xavier (10). After the couple had Olivia, Martin decided to go back to being an artist, even though he had enjoyed practising as a barrister for years. One of his favourite aspects of the Bar was exploring the surrounding historic area, including Doctor Johnson’s House, Temple, Gray’s Inn and Smithfield Market.
From top/ St Peter’s Church, Notting Hill; Albert Bridge
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“Nowadays, there is so much architectural blandness and ugliness that you have to look hard for the interesting and unusual buildings,” explains Martin. Some of his favourite buildings include the quirky Michelin House, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the National History Museum. ”If you look closely you can still see bomb damage on the outside walls of the V&A. Blackened bricks and shrapnel pitted stones tell us the stories of London’s buildings.” Thanks to this ardent interest in celebrating our city’s history and subtle beauty in a wonderfully talented way, Martin’s work has been on display in many group shows and he exhibits annually at Art for Youth in the Mall Galleries and at the In & Out club in St. James’ Square. In July 2006 he won the Gwen Mandley Watercolour Award at the Chelsea Art Society exhibition. He also teaches drawing at local schools and has acted as a judge at the Royal College for two years. Spending the afternoon watching Martin paint brings to mind Dr Johnson’s words: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life”. Photographs provided by The Walton Street Stationery Company millardpictures.com; martin@millardpictures.com From top/ St Peter’s Church, Notting Hill; 13 Mallord Street - the house where the author of Winnie the Pooh lived
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Artistic Streak For generations, the Royal Borough has attracted many remarkably creative people so it seems entirely fitting that it is currently accommodating a lady who has become the artist of choice for the Royal Family. Carol Cordrey reports The artist is Nicky Philipps (the spelling of her surname is as distinctive as her art) and since her childhood in Wales she has gradually developed into the artist who was firstly chosen to paint the sons, William and Harry, of HRH The Prince of Wales then received his commission to paint The Duchess of Cambridge. Nicky’s most recent royal painting, a portrait of HM The Queen, was among the most coveted commissions of the decade. The Welsh connections are entirely coincidental but they add an interesting dimension to this impressive story of a child who grows into (virtually) a court painter, thanks to the encouragement of her family and her own dogged determination to develop her talents to the standards of nothing less than a top quality artist. Nicky grew up with many strong creative influences around her; her grandparents, parents and sister all became artists. She compares the family background to that of a family of doctors: “Everybody around us did it so for my sister and I, art was our thing and I just loved drawing and painting”. Portraiture is what she has gained greatest acclaim for and, in addition to the impressive list of royal figures, Nicky delights in painting adults from all walks of life. “I am open to everybody; I like to paint interesting sitters; I don’t want to be known for painting just very wealthy ones”, she told me. Her style is distinctive because, like the late, great portraitists, Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) and John Above, from left/ Sarah Scrope, oil on canvas; Lola Rose Stewart, oil on canvas © Sara Stewart; Cherry Blossom, oil on canvas All by Nicola Jane (Nicky) Philipps © Nicola Jane (Nicky) Philipps
Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Nicky has an elegant mode of painting and she uses bravura brushwork to depict both the individual character of her sitters and their clothing. People, dogs, vases of flowers; all her subjects are presented to viewers in a dignified way. “Dignity is important to me and I feel people deserve respect”, was her response in our interview to my comment about her work representing the modern version of traditional, Grand Manner portraiture. Velázquez, Rembrandt, Rubens and Sargent are just some of a long list of brilliant artists who have inspired her since her youth. Nicky’s studies began at a London art school where she felt disillusioned and unhappy with her work because she wasn’t encouraged to develop her artistic eye by looking to the past to learn the essentials about what makes a fine composition and how to use paint. That style of teaching was to be found in Florence, so Nicky took herself to the Studio Cecil-Graves there and “felt liberated” on discovering that it practised the atelier tradition of teaching proper drawing and painting techniques. Equally importantly, it made her feel that a career as an artist was a realistic ambition so after two years there, she returned home and began painting members of her family and friends before a string of clients gradually emerged. “I’m terribly grateful to my family and early clients”, she said with heartfelt sincerity; they formed the foundations of what developed into a highly successful career.
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Nicky was surprised, and thrilled, to be commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery to paint a double portrait of HRH Prince William and HRH Prince Harry. Although their elegant uniforms and status usually suggest a formal composition, Nicky found that the brothers were very natural, funny towards each other and talkative during the first sitting. William began to lean on the studio pillar (presented as a doorway in the painting) and Nicky noticed that Harry’s ski-jump nose looked particularly good in profile and so, subconsciously, they created this “conversation piece” composition themselves. Apart from displaying Nicky’s excellent painting skills, this image became an instant success because it has the appropriate characterisation and body language of the two brothers; Prince William is in his rightful, dominant role with the younger, fun-loving Prince Harry looking relaxed but slightly upwards to William; and it has the right balance of formality/informality that we automatically identify with these very close and popular young royals. Buckingham Palace was the setting for Nicky’s portrait of HM The Queen (and the corgis) which was commissioned by the Post Office to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee. It was Nicky’s idea to include the corgis which were painted separately then added to the portrait. “Her Majesty is known to adore horses and dogs so it
Nicky’s portrait of The Queen is among the most coveted commissions of the decade seemed fun to do a different portrait of her,” reflected Nicky who relished this most prestigious of commissions. The demands of painting a good, recognisable likeness of The Queen and her lavish, elegant attire together with all those individual dogs was a challenge but one truly welcomed by the artist: “I love painting formal robes because they lend themselves to exotic portraits; it’s so much more difficult to make jeans and T-shirts into a fabulous portrait”. The painting has become part of the Royal Collection so it is safe to assume that Her Majesty is pleased with it; in fact, it has the honour of being displayed in the Throne Room of Buckingham Palace. Painting the Duchess of Cambridge was a private commission from HRH Prince Charles so it became the least talked about, most famous commission of recent years. Understandably, Nicky is not at liberty to speak openly about it; however, she did tell me that not only did she find the Duchess truly pretty but she also found her extraordinarily photogenic and very, very graceful. In the past few weeks the unveiling of Nicky’s portrait of Falklands War veteran, Simon Weston, was
televised on BBC1 and presented by Fiona Bruce. The painting was commissioned jointly by the National Portrait Gallery (where it’s exhibited) and the BBC for The People’s Portrait project, which was decided by public vote. Simon has undergone years of post-war reconstructive surgery to his face and hands, in particular, so I asked Nicky about her approach to this particular commission. “I wanted to paint Simon as he is now, rather than as the young soldier who used to be in uniform. His great battle was with injuries, rather than with warfare, but I made him show his medals which he is very modest about”. The inclusion of the chair was an important element in the portrait because it was just the right height for positioning Simon’s hands. They reveal some of his injuries as well as his ability to use some fingers to grip, in this case his medals from the Falklands which are what brought him, initially, to the public’s attention. Since then he has become an author and inspirational speaker, raising around £80 million for the Royal Star & Garter Homes as well as a staggering £200 million for other charities. These and other successes in life have placed him in the public eye time and again but I asked Nicky if he still felt self-conscious at her sittings. “He was one of my easiest sitters because he has a great sense of humour, and having me staring at his face was just one person in a million that he was happy to come into contact with”. So if any of us feels the need to meet someone inspirational, I suggest a visit to the National Portrait Gallery for a long look at Simon, and take time to remind ourselves that his amazing portrait was painted by an equally amazing Chelsea artist, Nicky Philipps. Nicky Philipps can be commissioned through fineartcommissions.com. Nicky and her fellow tutors are arranging a series of art classes in Pembrokeshire for all skill levels (pictoncastleartgroup.com)
Above / Prince William, Duke of Cambridge; Prince Harry by Nicola Jane (‘Nicky’) Philipps, oil on canvas, 2009 © National Portrait Gallery, London
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Take Flight Fashion behemoth Valentino’s pre-fall collection had us all a-flutter when it was first unveiled and this reaction was enthusiastically shared by the rest of the industry. For the brand’s latest collection, designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli were inspired by the theme of eccentricity and this was showcased most visibly by means of a delicate butterfly motif; printed, embroidered and woven in brocade fabric, it appears on everything from a luxurious cashmere cape to a pair of pyjamas. In addition to colourful butterflies, other winged creatures which appear throughout the collection include owls and eagles, and these detailed shapes have been juxtaposed with sleek, streamlined silhouettes. Let your imagination take flight this fall. valentino.com
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In Her Shoes Bionda Castana’s pre-fall collection, encompassing 25 new styles, is now available and design duo Natalia Barbieri and Jennifer Portman have once again reworked their timeless designs into future classics. Signature styles have been given a fresh lease of life, including the classic Lana evening court which has been reimagined in fuchsia pink calf leather. The collection also incorporates strong geometric shapes and patterns including harlequin, navy and cream stripes, and leopard print, featured on Daphne Bis, the Gabriella stiletto and Renée respectively. biondacastana.com
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I Heart Tessie As part of its ongoing plan to launch more affordable accessories within its product stable, Mulberry has released the Tessie collection for A/W14. Featuring classic, practical styles and the signature belt buckle finish and strap detailing, Tessie harkens back to the British leather goods company’s roots when it first launched in the 70s. Prices range from £495 for the small satchel to £695 for the hobo style and each bag comes in a range of colours, including black, poppy red and midnight blue, as well as two types of leather: choose from small soft grain and croc stripe suede.
Go Bespoke Anya Hindmarch’s bespoke service, up until now exclusively available in the brand’s Bond Street store, is now on offer in one of London’s ultimate luxury gifting destinations. Taking centre stage within Harrods’ Anya Hindmarch concession, the bespoke section has its own dedicated area which sits alongside the Mainline collection. Having collaborated with architect Ilse Crawford last year on a global retail concept, the concession marks another landmark partnership for Anya Hindmarch; this time the company has teamed up with renowned furniture designer Martino Gamper. The pieces created especially for the new Anya Hindmarch x Harrods concession have been designed to fuse the Mainline and Bespoke collections. Anya Hindmarch Bespoke at Harrods; harrods.com
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Join the Club Anyone who has walked through Sloane Square recently will not have failed to notice that the iconic Gieves & Hawkes store is being transformed into Club Monaco’s latest UK standalone boutique. Opening in August, this marks the Canadian brand’s third store opening in less than a year, the first being its redesigned global flagship re-launch on Fifth Avenue last autumn, followed by its first UK store opening on Westbourne Grove in September. The new boutique will offer an assortment of wardrobe staples in luxury materials such as Italian cashmere, silk and shearling. Inside, the building’s authentic Georgian elements will be complemented by vintage furniture and contrasted with contemporary items, including a cast-iron staircase, ceramics and modern artwork. Club Monaco, 32-33 Sloane Square, SW1W clubmonaco.com Right / Fall campaign shot by David Sims
new store opening Michael Kors US clothing brand Michael Kors will be adding to its impressive list of UK stores with its tenth opening this August in Chelsea’s Duke of York Square. The spacious new boutique will no doubt feel right at home in its surroundings as it joins other notable brands including Cos, Joseph and Banana Republic in this retail hub. Arriving in store will be the new A/W14 accessories from the Michael Kors Collection and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels, along with watches, jewellery, footwear, eyewear and a selection of the brand’s fragrances. michaelkors.com
For all Mankind Two popular LA-based brands, 7 for all Mankind and the Hollywood Trading Company, have merged their shared passion for revisiting timeless denim-based fashion elements in a contemporary way with a new capsule collection for men and women. Fashion essentials which make up the range include jackets, jeans and accessories. 7 for all Mankind & HTC Capsule collection is available at Harrods uk.7forallmankind.com
A Change of Heart 23 year-old Suki Waterhouse has followed in the footsteps of fellow British Burberry model Cara Delevingne by trying her hand at fashion design. Last month, Waterhouse announced that she was in the process of designing a capsule collection for footwear brand Superga, of which she is already the face, which will be launched at the end of August. The range of sneakers comprise three styles, all of which feature playful hearts imprinted on the side of the soles and combine both comfort and style. Make sure to tap them up. superga.co.uk
My Baguette Fendi’s iconic Baguette bag can now be given a virtual makeover using the new myBaguette App for iPads. Fans can put their own creative spin on the timeless accessory, choosing from a variety of elements with which to decorate, including paintbrushes, colours and filters for a true DIY experience. Users can also upload their own photo and manipulate the image with a range of filters. It’s time to get digital. My Baguette App: download for free on iTunes store and Google Play; fendi.com
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Give clean lines and sleek silhouettes a whimsical, romantic feel this season by adding dramatic, decadent and delicate ruffles
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White ruffle dress, POA, Yuvna Kim, yuvnakim.com; White briefs, £125, La Perla, laperla.com; Pearl court shoes, £360, Gianmarco Lorenzi, gianmarcolorenzilondon.com; Grey tulle head piece with Swarovski rhinestones, £520, Alexandra Harper Millinery London, alexandraharpermillinery.com
Coral ruffle top, POA, Pavane, pavane-london.com
White ruffle wool top, £590, Viktor & Rolf, viktor-rolf.com; Black wide leg trousers, £600, Antonio Berardi, antonioberardi.com; Necklace, £200, Maiocci, maiocci.com; Corbula ring, £1,042 KOKKU, kokku.co.uk
White ruffle dress, £1,095, Chloé, net-a-porter.com; Necklace, £450, Dannijo, dannijo.com; Camel coat, £1,425, Max Mara, matchesfashion.com
High neck blouse, £250, M Missoni, m-missoni.com; Red crepe dress with lace, £620, Paul & Joe, netaporter.com; Ivory resin slice ring, £75, Kara by Kara Ross, kararossny.com
Green ruffle dress, £1,995, Burberry Prorsum, burberry.com; Necklace, £310, Maiocci, maiocci.com; Gold link bracelet, £749, Joubi, joubi.com; Ear cuff, POA, Annelise Michelson, annelisemichelson.com; Jewel bag, £690, Amishi, amishi.eu
Patterned shirt, ÂŁ185, Just Cavalli, harrods.com; Short frill skirt, ÂŁ223, Halston Heritage, harveynichols.com stylist: Anna Woodham @ Frank Agency MAKE-UP: Cassie Steward at LHA Represents using MAC Cosmetics HAIR: Julie Read at Carol Hayes using Bumble and bumble photographer's assistant: Sam Thirgood stylist's assistant: Sarah Mensah MODEL: Cornelia Tat @ Storm location: Strawberry Hill House (strawberryhillhouse.org.uk)
Oxford Style The collaboration between John Lobb and Aston Martin, which kick-started in 2012, illustrates the global supremacy of Brit style and now the duo prepare to take a step further (quite literally) with a second footwear range. With equally rich histories of quality craftsmanship, these brands inject a quintessential British essence into the new, elegantly proportioned Oxford collection. Available in five colours, with deep grey fine calfskin as a lining option, the charmingly handsculpted waists and tapered heels supply supreme comfort, augmented by rounded sole bottoms. By combining tradition with modern luxury, the two superpowers recreate the thrill of a journey equally enjoyable as driving an Aston Martin (almost).
On The Hunt As the end of summer looms ever nearer, the time has come to get kitted out in cable knit jumpers, riding boots and tough tweed as hunting season returns. There’s no better way to prepare than with Holland & Holland’s A/W14 collection, which takes inspiration from the galloping brown hare and magnificent Scottish Highlands. A luxurious alligator leather rucksack features within the range, hand-crafted to perfection and lined with black suede. The company has partnered with Land Rover for the second time to produce the Holland & Holland Range Rover, launching later this month. Exclusive to Harrods harrods.com
Available to pre-order until September; johnlobb.com
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Ride On
Pearls of the Sea Drawing inspiration from the world of submarines, La Perla is unveiling its first line of loungewear and beachwear for men. In command of creative direction, Tuscan designer Emiliano Rinaldi aims to blend the feminine La Perla essence with a masculine approach and does so by adopting a strong fusion between underwear and outerwear. The marine element is infused within both the materials used and the colour palette; core pieces such as night robes and kimonos come in shades of white, ultramarine blue and coral red, whilst the materials are woven from transparent fabrics and silk chiffon to create fluidity and the illusion of oceanic movement. The S/S15 line will be available online and in stores from December.
A sunny afternoon in 1963 saw pioneering British designer Paul Smith journey on his path towards fashion after a significant collision left his vision of becoming a pro-racing cyclist shattered. Years on, he ignites his passion once more by collaborating with Mercian Cycles to create a line suitable for city cycling; thus MR PORTER presents its exclusive Paul Smith 531 range. The 11 piece collection includes lightweight jackets, chronograph watches, and an all-black, remade Mercian racing bike which takes centre stage. Named in honour of Reynolds’ lightweight bike tubing, and popular amongst Tour de France champions, the range’s name is associated with the ratio of manganese (5), molybdenum (3) and carbon (1) in the steel alloy. MRPORTER.COM
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Richard James
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The White Stripes
Matthew Miller
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Move over checks; pinstripes are a trend to watch for summer, from bold to fine, taking pole position as S/S15’s classic pattern
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Field and Stream Fused together or blocked out, greens and blues dominated the runway in an array of tones – from khaki and teal to navy and turquoise
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Frontline Warrior
Heavy military overtones charged their way through at LC:M in both formal and casual tailoring, drawing inspiration from service uniforms and fabrics
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Trend Report With the London Collections: Men setting pace for what lies ahead, we take a sneak peek into the style trends that will make S/S15 a transformative season
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Blooming with floral and vegetal foliage, botanical shirts were perfectly complemented by suave safari styles of khaki and beige trousers and Panama hats.
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The Imperial collection by fabric emporium Ian Mankin, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, is a true testament to the golden age of the British textile industry. This is the brand’s second wall coverings collection and it will be previewed at this year’s International Decorex in September. Ian Mankin was purchased by the family-owned company John Spencer Textiles after the retirement of the eponymous founder in 2007 but the collections continue to feature his distinctive designs. Imperial comprises four signature stripe motifs which evoke delicacy and precision, as well as a floral and a geometric pattern. The Imperial collection will be available to order online or at Ian Mankin’s newly extended London showroom from September. ianmankin.co.uk
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To Infinity and Beyond Sub-Zero & Wolf, the top-of-the-range refrigeration and cooking appliances company used by renowned chefs such as Jamie Oliver and Michael Roux Junior, presents its new range this month. The sleek collection integrates style with high-tech innovation and includes Sub-Zero’s new line of column refrigeration, which has been produced to extend the life of fresh foods, and Wolf’s latest gas cooktops featuring the most powerful cooktop burner yet. Sub-Zero & Wolf has advanced its products technologically by using a system originally developed for the NASA space programme, setting itself apart from other kitchen appliance brands by preserving and improving the quality of produce, offering durability, unparalleled performance and style. Available exclusively in Harrods from August; harrods.com
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Sweet Dreams When we arrived at Hästens’ showroom launch on the Fulham Road last month, we couldn’t help but be envious of the tousle-haired couple who were cosied up in one of the luxurious show beds, looking like they’d prefer never to leave it. Quality has always been at the heart of Hästens’ ethos and this is even more imperative as it brings its iconic beds to Chelsea and its discerning residents. Having produced world-class beds for more than 160 years, each created by the most skilled of artisans, the company has been the preferred supplier for the Swedish royal court since 1952. Also available in store are luxurious accessories, ranging from travel pillows to towel collections, not to mention the Hästens Hammock; all feature the company’s smart signature blue check fabric. Say goodbye to nightmares and hello to sweet dreams.
Whether it’s scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream or cucumber sandwiches washed down with pink lemonade, the ultimate British pastime of afternoon tea in the great outdoors can now be enjoyed in far more comfort thanks to Katharine Pooley’s Imperial Hamper (£6,000). This has been created in celebration of the local interior designer’s 10th anniversary and is exclusive to Fortnum & Mason. Executed to the highest quality of British craftsmanship, the hamper contains a fine quality Jacques China collection, which can cater for four people and is finished with a bold, geometric design. Encased in Italian leather in either a sophisticated black or rich tan, the Imperial Hamper is the epitome of British etiquette. fortnumandmason.com
Hästens, 115 Fulham Road, Chelsea, SW3; hastens.com
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Bless Yoo Residential and hotel design company YOO Home has set up camp in Harrods. The contemporary curation incorporates original furniture designed by Yoo Studio as well as exclusively designed pieces from visionary design houses, including Cassina, Cappellini, Moooi and Flos, not to mention its selection of Best of British designers, including Bethan Gray, Jon Male and Russell Pinch. The collection at Harrods encompasses four ranges – Classic, Culture, Minimal and Nature – with 160 pieces in total, aiming to cover all home furnishing requirements. YOO Home available in Harrods harrods.com
Shore Things Runaway Coast brings glorious beach living to the heart of London this summer with the opening of its new boutique in Chelsea. Established in Suffolk, founder Claudia Roberts takes inspiration for her homeware collection directly from the company’s hometown and incorporates nautical elements within the fabrics, cushions and bedding; the majority of her products are also made in the UK. The newest collection is themed around the medieval fishing village of Orford and encompasses geometric patterns and a colour palette of silvers and blues, suiting both beach and city life. From white picket fences to cornflower blue buntings, Runaway Coast evokes the essence of a British summer by the sea. 23 Cale Street, Chelsea, SW3; runawaycoast.com
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Across the Board
A creative selection of bespoke homeware pieces will form the central part of Harrods’ Made With Love exhibition this August. The unifying factor? Every item has been hand-crafted for the occasion by a top British brand. Among these fine pieces is the solid sycamore diamond jewellery box created by bespoke British company David Linley, founded in 1985. This jewellery box, with its grey-stained marquetry veneer and lush blue velvet interior, demonstrates skilled and precise handiwork. From stationery and silversmithing to weaving and woodwork, the department store will showcase these pieces in what will be a true celebration of British design and craftsmanship.
Long-established Kaizen Furniture of London offers a full bespoke furniture design and manufacturing service with a reputation that now sees the company working with the world’s finest interior designers, architects and developers. Having previously commissioned projects within the Royal Borough, the service combines beautiful materials such as natural woods, precious metals and fabrics with sumptuous paint finishes to create bespoke interiors of any period or style. Despite the name Kaizen deriving from Japanese, meaning ‘continuous improvement’, the furniture remains quintessentially British, evoking a fusion of styles from traditional, contemporary to ultra-modern, while also integrating influences from mainland Europe, Asia and Russia.
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Parisian Chic
Sharon Elalouf and Amanda Ibgui, founders of Chelsea-based Ash Design, enlighten Hannah Lemon as to how they convey the elegant style of the romantic French capital through the tour de force of interiors
Parisian life has so many romantic aspects to it; cobbled streets, carafes of wine, the Eiffel Tower, love-locked padlocks on the Pont des Arts and stunning architecture. Sharon Elalouf and Amanda Ibgui try to accumulate all the elements of this amorous and elegant lifestyle through their interior design work with Ash Design. Speaking to Sharon, it is obvious she prides herself on their ability to do this not only through statement furniture and pretty wallpaper but also through the minutiae of tableware, vases, and accessories, in order to echo the feeling of the “romantic city of light”. The two artisans have been based in Chelsea for more than 12 years, although projects come up in Paris, Miami and London. Both were trained in the French city; Sharon studied fashion styling and business and Amanda is a communications graduate from EFAP L’École des Métiers de la Communication. Ash Design was initially born from the demands and admiration of their friends in Paris and has been growing ever since. The combination of Sharon’s creativity in concept and design and Amanda’s head for business ensures
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that not only are the designs attractive but they are also delivered on time and on budget. Their team has extensive experience in the sector and knows how to strike the balance between light, texture and comfort, ensuring that no matter what influences the design, the space will always remain a relaxing home environment. “We want the client to feel like they’re in their house, not our house,” says Sharon. Depending on each spec, they go to town on French style by ordering bespoke pieces from a bulging contact book of designers from across the Channel. Chests of drawers, bathroom fittings and wardrobes can be uniquely handcrafted from woodwork specialists to deliver a trademark style that is, as Sharon outlines, “elegant, clean and charming”. They choose the very best fabrics, rugs and wallpapers from the Chelsea Design Centre, just a short walk from their studio. The duo has also developed a children’s section after their experiences bringing up their own children. The core aim is to reflect the personality of each child and to make their room a cocoon of learning, creativity and socialising. Ash Design blends practicality within design so that it functions as a safe haven in harmony with the interior of the rest of the house. Sharon and Amanda’s latest project, a two-floor 4,800 sq. ft. family home in Notting Hill Gate, was inspired by the client’s artwork collection. He had a defined idea of the mood of the design and approached Ash Design to take the reins and realise his vision. The brief was to create an open plan, galleried interior to showcase his collection, while retaining a soulful, inviting feel. Artwork includes photos of the Nevada desert and Kate Moss, a strikingly colourful canvas of the Tour d’Eiffel and a 70s metal sculpture by Curtis Jeré. This eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary is complemented by subdued tonal combinations of grey, cream, pale blue, silver, beige, taupe and brown with occasional accents of light green and orange. Architecturally-led and custom-made furniture was specially developed to maximise space and functionality, such as a unique egg-shaped coffee table from Disnut and Disnut, and Sharon and Amanda ensure that these feature pieces still work well with the rest of the interior. The end product exudes luxury, with the helping touch of finishes in marble, wood, lacquer, velvet, linen, bouclé and metal, which, ultimately, make the house a warm, welcoming and comfortable home. Sharon and Amanda have more projects like this lined up well into next year, both in London and Tel Aviv, all of which they say will benefit from their “French touch” or, in fact, a certain je ne sais quoi. 132-134 Lots Road, SW10 ORJ; ash-designlondon.com
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Chorus Line Skincare brand Dr. Hauschka’s new make-up line practically sings out with its harmonious range of vibrant summer shades. The essence of the range is a colour palette composed of blush colours including Confident Berry, Ecstatic Pink and Magic Sandstone, which blend together to give a sun-kissed hue to your complexion. There are also eyeshadow duos which come in Daring Green and Passionate Violet or Ecstatic Pink and Melancholic Blue, which have been designed to complement the new Kajal eyeliner in taupe. The finishing notes come in the form of lip gloss in golden apricot and lipstick is golden apricot shimmer. S/S14 Chorus collection, £14.50-£29; dr.hauschka.com
Call It a Night We’ve been told time and time again that our skin does its best work at night, renewing cells as well as being more receptive to active ingredients. With that in mind, Givenchy has added to its coveted Smile ‘n’ Repair range a new in-depth and restorative wrinkle correction night cream. The MotionCorrect complex, which is the innovative technology behind this latest product, works by increasing the production of heat shock protein 27 which repairs fibroblasts and keratinocytes in the dermis. Put in layman’s terms, it boosts skin’s resistance and helps to regenerates it as you sleep. Wake up to tighter, younger-looking skin. Smile ‘n’ Repair Wrinkle Expert In-Depth Restorative Wrinkle Correction Night Cream £71.50, Givenchy; 01932 233 824
Summer Sirens The post-holiday glow no longer has to be fleeting, thanks to Charlotte Tilbury’s new Beach Sticks, part of the Ibizan Summer Sirens collection. The make-up artist wanted to create a range which captured the radiant look of summer all year round and she has done this with a capsule make-up wardrobe of cream-balms for lips and cheeks, containing a fusion of ceramidone, pigments and light-diffusing spheres to give skin a healthy, youthful glow with a dewy finish. The five shades were inspired by the eclectic and hedonistic colours of Ibiza: Las Salinas (pink), Es Vedra (coral), Formentera (berry), Moon Beach (rose gold) and Ibiza (bronze). Forming part of Tilbury’s signature Treat & Transform make-up range, the new products are enriched with skincare benefits. Beach Sticks, £30; charlottetilbury.com
Nail It Last month, the beauty industry was given the news that Nails Inc. would be replacing its current face Poppy Delevingne with fellow Brit Alexa Chung, in celebration of the brand’s 15th anniversary. Nails Inc. also announced the launch of the first nail line created in collaboration with Chung, which will be available this August. The new range of six fabric-inspired nail polishes marks a new era of fashion-forward nail effects, including Alexa Leather, inspired by the fashion icon’s love of black polish which enjoyed a huge boost in popularity when she wore it to the British Fashion Awards in 2012, along with Alexa Silk in black, Alexa Lace in red, Alexa Cashmere in pink and Alexa Sequins in black and gold. Nails Inc Alexa Chung Fabric collection £15 each, available from August nailsinc.com
An Eye for an Eye As part of its week-long EYEconic pop-up which took place at the end of June, NARS launched a new collection of Dual-Intensity eyeshadows, available in 12 shades and named after powerful female figures in Greek mythology, including Dione (champagne beige), Desdemona (shimmering burgundy), Lysithea (shark grey) and Andromeda (alabaster). The eyeshadows can either be applied dry for an airbrushed finish or with a damp brush for a high-impact effect. Those of you who missed the pop-up will be able to purchase the products from August, when they will be sold nationwide. Available from 1 August; uk.spacenk.com
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of the Month Great Lengths Ever wonder how stars seemingly grow inches of hair overnight? For some, it simply takes a visit to one man. Sébastien Nabeth, whose personal client list includes the Delevingne sisters and Elle Macpherson, has been a pioneer in hair extensions for several years but his long-awaited salon only recently opened in the heart of Kensington, offering extensions, cuts and styling, colour and highlights and even breakfast blow-dries. Set in what was previously an art gallery, the salon benefits from being bright and stylish, decorated with classic black-and-white images of the iconic Grace Kelly and Brigitte Bardot. Sébastien welcomed me at the door and we promptly fell into a chat as I explained that I just wanted a simple cut and colour. What most impressed me about Sébastien was his talent. With 20 years of experience, the man is an artist with hair so I decided to give him free reign and after two pleasant hours in his chair, I was thrilled with my auburn layered locks. Don’t tell my regular stylist but I’ll be back! Nicole Blair Seb in the City, 15 Thackeray Street, W8 5ET sebinthecity.com
Rose Glow YSL pays tribute to its eponymous founder’s second favourite colour (his first being, of course, black) with the launch of its Rose Gold collection. The beauty brand has reimagined its best-selling, award-winning products, including Touché Éclat, YSL highlighter and YSL primer, in luminous pink shades, which creative director Lloyd Simmonds believes is a colour that brings “cheer and radiance to every complexion”. Our particular favourite is the Touché Éclat in rose gold, which is identical to the original except that the liquid has been infused with sparkling metallic rose to give radiance to the cheekbones, the inner temples and the brow bone. YSL Rose Glow collection, £25-£38 Exclusive to Boots
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HEALTH BEAUTY The Body Oracle Report According to celebrity fitness trainer and the man behind Bodyism, James Duigan, the key to creating a lean and healthy body in just 14 days is achieved not just by exercising but by creating a nutrition rich diet. Essentially, it is the idea that what you put into your body directly correlates with what you’ll get out of it. Therefore, the trainer encourages his clients to partake in a Body Oracle Evaluation before they begin their training in order for him to create a customised nutrition plan to go alongside a bespoke exercise programme. Visiting the Bodyism gym located at the Bulgari Hotel, my evaluation began with a survey which measured what I ate and drank daily. My body fat was then calculated and from this, my trainer was able to create a two week Clean & Lean food plan which aimed to reduce my carbohydrate and sugar intake and increase my proten intake. The second stage of the evaluation is a Functional Movement Screen. This indicated that I needed to strengthen my glutes and lower back so my trainer came up with a list of appropriate exercises. Get ready for a healthier you. Bodyism at the Bulgari Hotel, 171 Knightsbridge 020 7151 1055; bulgarihotels.com
Beauty on Board Looking glamorous 24/7 on a boat is no easy task; with strong winds, spraying water and high intensity sun, there are dozens of weather conditions to consider when it comes to maintaining your beauty regime. So Josh Wood Atelier has taken inspiration from one Kim Kardashian (who reportedly had an army of beauticians on her honeymoon to ensure she always looked photo-fabulous) by partnering with leading yacht sale and charter company, Edmiston, to offers clients a range of luxury hair and beauty services while on board. The Atelier team will fly direct from salon to yacht anywhere in the world for a range of packages, including hairdressing options (such as colour, cut and keratin treatments) and facials, massages, tanning, waxing and make-up from specialist beauticians. There is also a Katherine Daniels Dress Size, Down Size body treatment for those of you who wish to maintain your pre-holiday toned figure. Get on board now. edmiston.com; joshwoodcolour.com
The Future’s Perfect The award-winning brand behind the miracle Eight Hour Cream, Elizabeth Arden has announced the launch of a new skincare collection; Flawless Future Powered by Ceramide. The range has been designed to combat the first signs of ageing brought on by stress, which can accelerate the ageing process by up to ten years, causing redness, dullness and fine lines. Products include the Caplet Serum, Moisture Cream SPF 30 and Eye Gel. Flawless Future Powered by Ceramide, £25-£48 Exclusive to Debenhams until 10 August; available nationwide from 15 August, debenhams.com
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Stop the Clock It is often difficult to find time in a busy week for a manicure and as a consequence my nail health is often subjugated by buying groceries and exercising. However, I couldn’t turn down a visit to MYZ Beauty Boutique, which is quietly nestled just off Westbourne Park Road. The owner Maryam, who used to be a fashion buyer, started up the business only a few months ago and this seems to have already paid off with celebrities such as Sienna Miller and Lindsay Lohan popping in to try out this one-stop beauty shop, offering massages, waxing, facials and manicures across two neat floors. I opted for ‘Maryam’s favourite’, a luxurious 40-minute manicure, in which my hands were wrapped with a warm moisturising paraffin wax. I didn’t even have the chance to worry about my errands for the afternoon, as I cooed Readers can enjoy a over my expertly complimentary painted glossy pink express manicure with nails and my now their first booking. beautifully soft skin. Quote K&C magazine A small piece of Valid until the end of August advice: forget about your to-do list, and enjoy yourself. Hannah Lemon MYZ Beauty Boutique, 20 Powis Terrace Notting Hill, W11 1JH; myznailsboutique.com
Purity by Design The WaterRower has been designed with an attention to detail unrivalled by other fitness equipment. Long revered for its styling, it has been applauded and awarded by the design industry for its design purity.
Engineered for Life Good looks and a compact frame the WaterRower stores conveniently on end simply and easily when not in use.
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Kids KINGDOM BY nicole blair
Rock of Ages Little ones with a rock ‘n’ roll soul are going to love the new grunge-inspired Seattle collection by Mini Preen. Dress your kids up like rock legends with lumberjack checked coats and flouncy babydoll dresses from the A/W14 collection, designed by Preen founders Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi. The nostalgic collection experiments with tomato reds, indigo blues, pink florals and a spattering of metallics and, including favourite Preen classics in sizes for kids, allows parents to relive their punky, grungy teen years through their children. Launched last year, the debut range by Mini Preen was an instant hit and we have no doubt this will continue to be the case for its latest line. Rock on. preen.eu
Going Dutch Bring an urban look to your children’s bedroom with architectural cupboards and sofa beds by Dutch company Kast van een Huis. The Amsterdam cupboards, which draw upon the city’s classic canal houses, can be used as wardrobes, for library storage or as large toy boxes. You can also arrange the different gable design cupboards together to create your own colourful (and handy) indoor street. If Amsterdam doesn’t strike your fancy, New York inspired cupboards are also now on offer. How very cosmopolitan. thisisdutch.nl
Light as a Feather This August sees Hetty Feather, the popular book written by the universally loved, best-selling children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson, brought to the stage in an enchanting adaptation at the Vaudeville Theatre in the heart of the West End. It tells the story of a young girl and her quest to find a family of her own after being abandoned by her mother at birth. Make sure to book tickets fast as the short-lived production is only showing for a five week season following its smash-hit international tour. 6 August – 6 September The Vaudeville Theatre, 404 Strand, WC2R nimaxtheatres.com
Beyond the Pale It has been reported that celebrities and royals alike are decking their little girls out in couture label Pale Cloud. The fashion forward brand, founded by Norwegian designer Marion Reynolds, specialises in apparel for girls between the ages of four and 14 and uses the finest fabrics and yarns to create feminine, sophisticated pieces. The new collection features Pale Cloud’s signature muted tones and classic silhouettes, with splashes of bright yellow and a whimsical origami print. With the brand’s clear commitment to detail and quality, it’s no wonder that style-conscious mums such as Katie Holmes and Sarah Jessica Parker have chosen to dress their daughters in its designs. pale-cloud.com
Mini-Engineers Have you ever found yourself stepping on that most painful of kids’ toys, LEGO? If this is the case, then you may want to take your creatively inclined kids over to South Kensington for Mini-Engineers. Calling itself a children’s Innovation and Inspiration Lab, or iLab for short, Mini-Engineers offers weekly LEGO classes, holiday camps, workshops and birthday parties for children of primary school age. The company uses the toys as tools, allowing kids to explore the principles of science, technology, engineering, maths and architecture. Visit the website for a list of upcoming workshops and events. mini-engineers.com
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In Your Dreams Let your child’s bed carry them into dreamland with Noa & Nani. The new online boutique offers imaginative cabin style beds perfect for play, study and, most importantly, a peaceful night’s sleep. Whether they prefer a swashbuckling adventure in the Pirate Pete Tent or to sleep like royalty in the Princess Fairytale Cabin, Noa & Nani is sure to have a bed to capture their wildest dreams. Once chosen, beds can be fitted with coordinating add-ons, including slides, towers and tunnels. Parents, you may never have trouble getting your kids to bed again.
Luxury nursery boutique shop Blue Almonds has recently moved across Walton Street and into a shiny new home. A local favourite for children’s interiors and ready-to-wear fashion, the newly launched boutique is alluring to both kids and adults alike. Not only has the store expanded in size but its customer base will grow as well, thanks to a wider selection of baby and children’s furniture and a stronger focus on older children, with ready-to-wear sizes up to the age of eight. The store has also added central in-store areas for play, reading and colouring so your children can be kept safely occupied as you browse. Blue Almonds, 79 Walton Street, SW3 bluealmonds.co.uk
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Josephine O’Donoghue looks at the new rules for Formula One and exactly what’s changing, from the look of the cars and sound of the engines to the environmental impact and tighter fuel limits
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It’s all change in the F1 world, with the biggest rule changes in the sport’s history coming into play this year. From fuel limits and technology developments, to qualifying regulations and race length, alterations have been made across all areas of racing. “There has been a lot of discussion and controversy about [these] changes,” Lewis Hamilton told the BBC, “but don’t believe anyone who tells you it’s no longer a challenge for the drivers. In many ways, it is tougher than before. The cars are immensely complicated so there is a lot more work needed to understand how best to use them. And there are new challenges in driving them as well.”
NEW RACING RULES Perhaps the most controversial change to F1 rules this year is the double points award at the final race, put in place in order to prevent championship winners being obvious too early in the season and to maximise the excitement around and focus on the Abu Dhabi final. The proposal, brainchild of F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, was announced in December 2013 and is widely considered to be a reaction (or overreaction to some) to the recent winning streak of Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel. Interestingly, Ecclestone appears very aware that the rule may be ill-received due to “unfairness” on whoever starts the final in the lead but maintains it is still in the best interests of the sport. “I wouldn’t have suggested it if I thought it wasn’t the right thing to do,” he told Sky Sports F1. “But I was concerned that the championship would still maybe be open with
two or three races to go and then somebody could catch up. [It is] probably not fair that somebody’s done all that work early on and got so many points, and someone else could just pop in and do a couple of races.” Additional points will also be awarded to the driver who claims the fastest lap in practice for each race, in a total that will go towards a new pole-position championship trophy. And speaking of points, a new range of penalty points has been drawn up for “racing offences” – a new five-second penalty for minor offences and further points on a sliding scale depending on the incident. Drivers will have to bear in mind that a total of 12 penalty points will result in a one-race suspension. Drivers will now be required to choose their race number, between 2 and 99, for the duration of their career in F1. Number 1 is to be reserved for the current world champion and priority will be given to the driver who finished highest in the previous year’s championship if more than one driver chooses the same number.
ENGINES & ERS The real performance differentiator this year is not in the form of new rules but new engine regulations. “The engine specification is the biggest rule change that we have seen in the sport for some time,” explains Richard Billyeald, principal engineer at Xtrac – worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of transmission systems in top-level motorsport. “Nominally, the engines have gone from being naturally-aspirated (non-turbo) 2.4-litre V8s, to 1.6-litre V6 turbo-charged units.” The cars used in the 2013 season featured a hybrid
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Formula One - MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS, Chinese GP, Shanghai. 12-14 April 2013. Lewis Hamilton
just over six seconds per lap. For 2014, the ERS unit is fully integrated with the engine and plays a much bigger role in the overall car performance. “To make a comparison between the 2013 and 2014 engine specifications, the new engines coupled with the ERS systems produce similar power to the old V8s, but with much more torque and using as much as a third less fuel, whilst achieving pretty much the same lap time: a very impressive improvement.” There has also been a major change in terms of gearbox regulations: the number of gears allowed has increased from seven to eight but a gearbox has to last six races (3,300km) compared to last year’s five (2,750km). In a further twist, F1 drivers will also need to finish each race on just 100kg (around 130 litres) of fuel compared with the 150-160kg per race used in 2013 with no official limit.
FROM THE STANDS system known as KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System), which recovered braking energy to provide additional power. This year, engineers have built new engines based on ERS (Energy Recovery System), which will also utilise heat energy from the exhaust. “The engine can no longer be considered in isolation as it is now part of a ‘power unit’ in conjunction with the ERS,” says Billyeald. “In previous seasons the KERS has essentially been a separate unit that ‘harvests’ kinetic energy. This stored energy is then released back to the wheels on command by the driver, with the power ‘boost’ being regulated to 60kW, around 80 horsepower, for up to
“This year, although the cars look similar to previous seasons, the difference in the way they drive on the track will be obvious to spectators,” explains Billyeald. “With much more torque than before, the cars move around a lot more, especially on the exits of corners, which makes them look more spectacular to watch.” There have certainly been some exhilarating surprises in the season so far, as the new rules make race winners far less predictable. During the Bahrain Grand Prix, fans endured an edge-of-your-seat battle
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throughout the race, ending with an incredible win by British driver Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes and a fantastic surprise in the form of the Force India team finishing third, ahead of Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren. As mentioned, Hamilton is keen to stress that driving the new F1 car is no easy task: “It still drives like an F1 car,” he wrote in his BBC column, “but you have to really hone your technique, especially when it comes to using fuel as efficiently as possible. There are all sorts of ways to affect that: how late or early you change gears, which gear you take a corner in and, in particular, when you’re braking and using a technique called ‘lift & coast’ […] You’re trying to be as fast as you can and you’re still going through the corner on the limit, but you have to approach it slightly differently otherwise you won’t make the end of the race.” For fans, one of the most obvious differences is the change in that F1 ‘scream’. Rather than the recognisable and penetrating V8 scream, the new V6 turbo hybrids have a multi-dimensional tone with a deeper resonance. The issue of noise has so far divided fans, with Ecclestone leading a protest on the loss of F1 racing’s most distinctive features while forward-thinking enthusiasts are embracing the evolution of motorsport technology. “With much of the exhaust energy being recovered, the engines sound quieter than before,” says Billyeald, “which is more in keeping with the environmental image that F1 is able to promote.” Hamilton noted that “some people will say they just want the loudest cars they can have but we also have to think of the wider world... F1 is now at the forefront of developing great engines with lots of power but excellent fuel consumption. What we have been able to achieve with these engines is incredible – we get the same power, if not more, out of a V6 than a V8 and use 30 per cent less fuel. That’s fantastic. And the new era of road cars will benefit.”
number of major motor manufacturers involved in the sport. These new hybrid units are far more relevant to the development of road car powertrain systems and have rejuvenated manufacturer interest in the sport [Honda is due to return to F1 in 2015] and offer a very rapid forum for major manufacturers to develop their own road car applicable technologies.” Although the early races in Australia and Malaysia cast doubt on the new rules with what seemed quite conservative racing, Bahrain demonstrated the old-school exhilaration of a Grand Prix under the revised rules. “The quality of the racing naturally varies from event to event, as it does with all sports, but there has certainly been some good racing so far this season,” Billyeald acknowledges. “The danger is when you have a single team dominating the sport, as Mercedes has done so far this year; however, the racing has still been good and the other big teams are already catching up, which will lead to an exciting finale.” “You’re always going to have some races that are incredibly exciting and some that are a little bit processional,” Force India’s Bob Fernley said after the Bahrain Grand Prix. “That’s the nature of what we do. But when you get a race like this, it justifies everything. You’ve not had a race like this for a long time. And that’s a testament to the new rules.”
REMAINING RACES 18-20 July
German Grand Prix
25-27 July
Hungarian Grand Prix
22-24 August
Belgian Grand Prix
5-7 September
Italian Grand Prix
19-21 September
Singapore Grand Prix
3-5 October
Japanese Grand Prix
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10-12 October
Russian Grand Prix
31 October - 2 November
United States Grand Prix
“I think the rule changes are resoundingly positive,” says Billyeald. “The previous generation of engine technology of high-revving V8 engines had minimal ‘trickle-down’ to road car technologies, made evident by the reduced
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Brazilian Grand Prix
21-23 November
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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The Algarve Attitude If you’re after relaxation, Vilalara Thalassa is for you. Pack lots of bikinis – the resort has six pools – and begin your day with a mega-buffet breakfast on the shady cliff-top terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, followed by swimming, spa treatments and strolls through fragrant, manicured gardens. No need to venture out unless you need a retail therapy fix; the Algarve Shopping Mall is just ten minutes away. Nearby Vila Joya, once a private residence, has been transformed into an intimate retreat with luxurious, sea-facing suites. Spend days lounging by the pool, playing golf and exploring the Joy Jung Holistic Spa. At night, for a sophisticated gastronomic experience, you must try Portugal’s only two-star Michelin restaurant at Vila Joya. Super-chefs Dieter Koschina and Matteo Ferrantino’s light and lovely 10-course tasting menu comes with wine pairings showcasing Portuguese vintages. Perfect for a romantic break. MK
Kaleidoscopic light gleams through stained glass windows, and Strawberry Hill House’s arched hallways and gilded ceilings radiate grandeur. Defying the cultural norms of the time, patron Horace Walpole shied away from popular Classical architecture and was instead allured by the mysticism of great Gothic cathedrals when creating his own, albeit smaller, version. Strawberry Hill House underwent an £8.9 million restoration programme in 2010 with much of the castle being restored to its original 18th century design before it opened its doors once again. From twilight tours to children’s workshops, the spectacularly decadent house attracts many visitors with its on-going events as well as viewings of restored interiors and an exceptional collection of Renaissance stained glass.
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The Imperial Quarter Embedded in the picturesque Northern foothills of the Black Forest in southwest Germany, Baden Baden, the famed European spa district, is welcoming its latest addition, located in Villa Stéphanie of the Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa. Offering a selection of treatments focusing on beauty, detoxing and emotional and medical care, the Villa houses a 500-square-metre sauna along with kneipping baths and plunge pool. Erected in 1890 as a royal residency, the villa pays homage to Stéphanie de Beauharnais, Grand Duchess of Baden and adoptive daughter of Napoleon I. This charmingly historic site, alongside the lavish Brenners Park-Hotel which withstands a 140 years of hotel luxury, exudes a graceful, contemporary style fit for a queen. From £300 per night (bed & breakfast) brenners.com
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A Little Drop of Heaven With Bordeaux laid out in all its splendour below, Le Saint-James is a transformed 18th century farmhouse nestled in the rustic, balmy village of Bouliac – a place as famed for its popularity as a post-war country retreat as its enduringly exquisite food and wine. With 18 stunning guest rooms (including two suites boasting an outdoor hot tub with panoramic views and gleaming vintage Harley Davidson respectively) and gourmet cuisine prepared by Michelin-starred chef Nicolas Magie, this little oasis is a perfect combination of Gallic charm and contemporary chic, also offering cooking classes, wine tasting, and even pinasse boat trips to picnics on the Arguin sandbar to help guests indulge, immerse and truly unwind. saintjames-bouliac.com
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BEST FOR DETOX: Hotel Tannenhof, Austria It may sound like an oxymoron but bon vivants will be pleasantly surprised by the new detox package on offer at Hotel Tannenhof, an exquisite sevensuite property in the Austrian mountain village, St Anton. The uber-luxe hotel’s detox experience puts a new spin on the concept of ‘going without’. The treatments are wonderfully indulgent – detox here does not equal deprivation – and the package includes pampering seaweed and mineral mud body wraps, massages, facials and reflexology treatments over five days. Personalisation is key so guests are given an initial in-depth consultation and your therapist adapts each treatment to your likes or dislikes and diarises according to what works best for you. Fitness is also tackled – in style, of course – with private yoga sessions, mountain hikes led by your own personal guide and ski passes for the length of your stay. So far, so good, but mention the words ‘detox spa menu’ to a hedonist and they are likely to run for the hills. Except, joyfully, here it’s a highlight. The hotel’s gourmet chefs cook up a delectable yet healthy range of feast-like dishes, such as rich watercress soup with hazelnut and truffle, and turbot served with spinach, artichoke and olive. Juices and warm drinks are available on tap as are homemade canapés and a ‘detox deli’. Fancy something different? It’s not a problem – just ask the obliging staff for whatever you desire. It’s that kind of place. The owners wanted to emulate an upscale home-from-home experience, hence the conversion of the original 23-room hotel into a much more intimate offering. You’ll discover a welcoming team of 20 staff, catering to a maximum 16 guests and providing a service that is discreet and exceptional. The same goes for your surroundings; expansive suites boast their own dressing rooms, huge bathrooms and terraces with panoramic mountain views. Each one has deep carpets, Austrian linens, wood-burners and pressed stone baths (so that the bath water stays hotter for longer). Other well-thought out details include digital music channels in the bathrooms, all-inclusive mini-bars housing local delicacies and a rolling art exhibition throughout the hotel. If this is going without, we’ll have more of it. The five-night Detox Package costs €3,750 per couple, all-inclusive with the exception of flights. BA flies to Zurich from London City Airport (ba.com / hoteltannenhof.net)
BEST FOR WEIGHT LOSS: Simply Healing, West Sussex, UK Feeling wiped out and discovered that you’ve been putting on the pounds of late? Head to Simply Healing, the UK’s best-kept beauty secret, for its intensive five-day Weight & Inch Loss Juice Detox. Housed in a picturesque 19th century manor house, overlooking the South Downs, the countryside retreat is renowned for delivering serious results in a comfortably nurturing environment. Run by detox expert and healer Vivien Kay, a choice of programmes is on offer – weight-loss, general well-being and fertility – but all have the same focus; eliminating toxins from the body. An intensive consultation kick-starts your journey, which is based around a diet of freshly-made fruit and vegetable juices, broths and colonic hydrotherapy. If that sounds daunting, don’t fret; you’re kept nicely busy with the team of experts on hand and a wide itinerary of treatments. Detoxing body wraps help with inch loss, while body scrubs firm and contour, deluxe foot treatments draw toxins out of the body and meditation classes focus the mind. Guided woodland walks, to get a blast of fresh air, anti-ageing facials and nutritional guidance are also included. At the end of the day, early nights beckon in the comfort of your stylish and cosy room. While your personal aims are a focus, it’s not just its well-rounded holistic approach that Vivien and the
This page, clockwise from top/ Hotel Tannenhof pool, Hotel Tannenhof, Juice at Simply Healing ( James Bedford) Opposite/ Fusion Maia Da Nang pool, Vietnam
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team put emphasis on. Yes, you’ll feel lighter and re-energised but you’ll also be equipped with the know-how to continue a healthier way to live when back at home. It will leave you glowing in more ways than one. The Simply Healing Five-Day Inch and Weight-loss Juice Detox Plan starts from £1,600, including a wide variety of treatments and consultation (simplyhealingcentre.com)
BEST FOR HOLISTIC WELLBEING: Fusion Maia, Vietnam Thanks to its pristine landscape, rich cultural heritage and a recent crop of design hotels, Vietnam continues to reign supreme on the travel connoisseurs’ radar. A new jewel in its crown is the innovative beachfront Fusion Maia retreat, based in Da Nang, central Vietnam. A first of its kind for Asia, its irresistible USP is that all spa treatments and wellness activities are included as part of your room rate – meaning you can be pampered as much as you want during your stay without worrying about costs mounting up. If that isn’t relaxing enough, you’ll feel the stress of everyday concerns melting away just by wandering
around the resort’s idyllic tropical grounds, which have a cascading waterfall at its heart and villas with their own courtyard garden and pool as standard. With a huge selection of treatments and activities on offer, not to mention 50 therapists waiting to ease your cares away, it can be mind-boggling knowing where to start. So to make sense of it all, a genius colourcoded system – based on aromatherapy blends – is in place. This also extends to the resort’s Natural Living programme, a range of lifestyle classes and activities; think tai chi, yoga, meditation, cultural workshops, beach walks and guided excursions. You can match your treatments with your activities and even with what you eat, from the nutritious – and utterly delicious – spa cuisine on offer. Unlike many other spa retreats that offer a ‘onesize-fits-all’ approach, Fusion Maia specialises in its personal touch. From its wonderful holistic treatments (highlights are the Mindful Energy therapies and the chakra-balancing massages) to its glittering Asianfusion restaurant with show kitchen, the place has been designed to nourish the body and nurture the spirit. It’s a real gem. A seven-night stay at Fusion Maia with Healing Holidays (healingholidays.co.uk) is from £1,635 per person based on two sharing. Price includes return flights, private airport transfers, seven nights’ accommodation in a pool villa, daily breakfast, unlimited spa treatments and access to daily activities (fusionmaiadanang.com) From top/ Six Senses Spa and Relaxation area at Alpina Gstaad; Fusion Maia Da Nang
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When the much-anticipated Alpina Gstaad opened its doors for the first time earlier this year, the chi-chi holidaymakers who usually frequent the glitzy ski resort were agog. The first hotel to open here in 100 years, it was 15 years in the planning and cost an eye-watering £200 million to build. Suffice to say that the 56-room resort in Oberbort, the most exclusive part of Gstaad, is seriously luxurious. Singing (with perfect pitch) rather than shouting its wealth, much thought has been put into memorable details. Gentle nods to an Alpine sensibility (think beautiful hand-painted Swiss dressers, specially sourced by antique specialists) are juxtaposed against modern-day indulgences (state-of-the-art lighting and contemporary open fires). Best of all, though, is the spectacular Six Senses spa. The vast space is packed with the most advanced facilities, which include an authentic hammam, floatation room, colour therapy room, sensory pods and heated water-beds. The two pools – inside is a 25 metre lap-pool and outside is a heated version surrounded by manicured gardens and mountain vistas – are the highlights. While you can revive tired muscles after a day on the slopes with intense massages or invest in a hi-tech QMS Alpina facial, the expertise here lies in the spa’s Ayurvedic packages and it has its own Ayurvedic practitioner in house. Lifestyle consultations, Kati-Vasti (a nurturing back treatment) and the Ku Nye Bodywork (a Tibetan treatment to strengthen the body’s flow of energy) are crafted around each guest’s needs and will leave you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. The pièce-de-résistance, however, is the two-anda-half hour Tree of Life Signature Ritual, which helps to promote vitality and includes a Himalayan salt exfoliation, a vital energy massage, a liver pack and gentle cleansing with a facial massage. You’ll find the new you in no time. The Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultation starts at £50.50 for a half hour session. Rates start at £327 per room per night during the summer season (thealpinagstaad.com)
If the idea of rubbing shoulders with the world’s most glamorous jetsetters won’t cause your blood pressure to rise even further, head to Canyon Ranch on Miami’s fashionable Collins Avenue for a slick new approach to stress-busting. Renowned for its results-driven therapies, the Canyon Ranch brand has long been beloved by famous names since it launched in Tucson 30 years ago. While the Lenox property in Massachusetts is a traditional health resort, the recently-opened Miami outpost is unique in combining Canyon Ranch’s serious health credentials with a luxury, boutique hotel setting. With a staggering 54 treatment rooms, 40 fitness classes per day and a menu book bursting with cuttingedge treatments, this is also the largest spa in Florida – catering to the wellness needs of the glitterati. The original Art Deco features (from its former life as the iconic Carillon Hotel) have been blended beautifully with hip David Rockwell-designed interiors. It goes without saying then that the all-suite hotel, each suite boasting an ocean view, is impressive but expect to be wowed further by the wellness expertise on offer. The new Mini Stress-Buster package, for instance, aims to ensure a positive, life-changing experience for time-poor individuals. Like all Canyon Ranch offerings, it has been designed by leading wellness professionals. Personalised acupuncture, one-on-one meditation, massage treatments and a healing energy consultation combine to make even the most frazzled urbanite unflappable – even when you bump into Eva Longoria in the dressing room. A four-night stay at Canyon Ranch Miami with Healing Holidays (healingholidays.co.uk) is from £1,525 per person based on two sharing. Price includes return flights with four nights in a one-bedroom suite and includes the Stress Buster package (canyonranch.com/miamibeach) Above/ Bedroom & Balcony View at Canyon Ranch Miami
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Croatian Charms Kate Vandy is pleasantly surprised by Dubrovnik’s myriad delights, from spectacular views and delicious Dalmatian cuisine to World Heritage sites More than 70 years ago, in her famous account of her pre-WWI Balkan travels, travel writer and author Rebecca West stated that she did not like Dubrovnik. “It reminds me of the worst of England,” she wrote. This statement has stayed with me for many years since first reading her wonderful tales and it slightly unnerves me as I set off on my first visit to this normally highly praised city. Arriving early, the drive from the airport into Dubrovnik’s Old Town is surprisingly and pleasantly scenic; the rising sun is shining onto the emerald green, crystal clear Adriatic Sea. Jutting out into the sparkling water is the terracotta Old Town, with orange tiled roofs as far as the eye can see, set against a backdrop of Srd Mountain. If first impressions are anything to go by, Rebecca West has got it wrong. Dubrovnik charms me immediately. The gates of the Old Town, however, tell a different story; swathes of day visitors swarm around in a hectic, haphazard fashion. “There must be thousands of them,” I say, shocked. “You should have listened to Rebecca!” my friend laughs. As we’re wondering how to navigate our way through the crowds with our bags, our delightful guide for the weekend, Mark, swoops in to save the day. “Welcome to Dubrovnik!” he declares enthusiastically. Guiding us through the
beautiful fortified Old Town, entirely pedestrianised, we pass some spectacular baroque churches and the Dubrovnik Cathedral, then make a few turns down some unassuming alleyways. It doesn’t take long to reach the doors of Pucic Palace, our home for the weekend. The only luxury hotel inside the city walls, it is housed in a wonderfully restored 18th century Baroque building with gorgeous wood beam ceilings and antique furniture. It also has a lovely wine bar, seemingly boasting every Croatian wine known to man. Before exploring the Old City, Mark suggests we gather our strength at Proto, just a few terracotta alleyways down from Pucic Palace. It’s a stylish restaurant serving traditional Dalmatian seafood and we sit outside on the vine-covered terrace, devouring fresh oysters, škampi na buzaru (shrimps in garlic, white wine and parsley) and freshly caught John Dory. “You must climb the city’s walls,” recommends our delightful waitress. “This is what I tell everybody to do first. I am so proud of Dubrovnik’s beauty.” So we follow her advice and climb up to the UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s an easy two kilometre trail and the views of the Adriatic are spectacular, as are the vantage points out across the orange tiled roofs, copper domes and bell towers of Dubrovnik. “This has to be the
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most photogenic city in the world,” my friend gushes, and it’s true. Our afternoon on the walls merely serves to amplify our enthusiasm for taking in more views that evening. After some wrong turns, we eventually find the elusive Buza Bar, quite the Dubrovnik institution. It’s basically a collection of tables and chairs arranged over a series of terraces built into the side of the rocks overlooking the Adriatic. It’s worth getting lost in the alleyways to finally discover its entrance through a hole in the wall. A couple of glasses of bubbly later, we launch ourselves back into the thick of it. However, it seems there’s a different vibe at dusk. The crowds diminish and the locals and remaining tourists sit outside cafés sipping wine and chatting over coffee; some walk hand in hand eating ice cream, others sit on steps marvelling at the architecture, and the remainder takes photos now there is space to do so. It’s at this time of day that everything dies down, and Dubrovnik is at its best. Perhaps it’s selfish but I really want this Croatian beauty all to myself. More winding through streets takes us to Lokanda Peskarija, a restaurant overlooking the old harbour, which is packed; we squeeze onto the last remaining table and order a two-person sharing platter which turns out to be enormous – bearing squid, prawns, mussels, sardines and two types of white fish – and more importantly, delicious. The following morning we’re up early to head to Villa Anastasia, an art hotel outside the walls of the old city, for an organic breakfast. Met by the eccentric and fabulous owner, Gordana, we are seated at a grand table under Murano chandeliers. “Today you will eat off porcelain from the period when Rosenthal made his second edition of China,” Gordana proudly tells us. “You will have champagne to start.” Not ones to argue, we agree happily. Then the gorging begins; freshly picked figs, homemade pancakes stuffed with homemade chorizo and
cheese, homemade jams and bread, scrambled eggs and sweet chocolate pancakes. Unwilling, or rather unable, to move far, we enjoy the sunshine in Gordana’s stunning garden, home to a massive Jacuzzi and orange trees, lemon trees, olive trees, rosemary, camellias and lavender. Gordana tries to tempt us into the Jacuzzi but my friend insists that she “can’t visit Croatia and not take a dip in the sea.” A fair request, so after a long farewell, we take a water taxi ride about one kilometre south east of the city to the wooded island of Lokrum. We find, upon inspection of our bags, that the sweet Gordana has sent us off with homemade lemonade and sandwiches for our day out. There are many islands off the coast of Dubrovnik and Lokrum is by far the easiest to get to for a quick trip. It’s a quiet, idyllic place with innumerable peacocks, lovely rocky beaches and a salt lake; Mrtvo More. We spend the best part of the afternoon swimming and head back to the Old Town, relaxed, in search of dinner. Mark has told us already that we must try Bosnian food and insists we visit Taj Mahal. The restaurant is up yet another alleyway, slightly away from the main tourist drag. Lamb kebabs, stuffed aubergines and turkey skewers are followed by baked cinnamon apples and a very strong but very delicious Bosnian coffee. We have enough time to return to Buza Bar for one last drink before travelling reluctantly to the airport. Dubrovnik, after all, is all about the views and we can’t help but take one more look. Rebecca West’s husband, Henry Andrews, disagreed with his wife, saying Dubrovnik is “perhaps the most exquisite town I have ever seen”. I also think to myself, as we depart all too soon, that she’d got this one wrong. Doubles from £400 (thepucicpalace.com); Villa Anastasia (villaanastasia.net). Monarch operates flights to Dubrovnik from London Gatwick (monarch.co.uk)
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Fly Away With Me World Cup fever has finally dissipated and Rio 2016 is yet to demand global attention; 2015 is the time to visit South American gem Brazil. Be inspired by Gabriel O’Rorke’s invigorating yogic experience on the Bahia Coast and adventures in the colourful city of Salvador
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nhale: open your feet like a book. Exhale: put your nose in the book.” It’s day one on our Yoga Body Rio Ashtanga yoga retreat on Brazil’s beautiful Bahia Coast and teacher Andre is warming up his students. We are a mixed bunch: Brazilians, Americans and Brits, ranging from complete amateurs to yoga teachers.All female apart from Andre and my longsuffering husband Tom. No, he’s never done yoga before. Yes, he’s being a good sport despite finding himself doing downward dogs in Brazil when it’s World Cup year. No prizes for guessing who booked this trip. We are on the Maraú Peninsula, part of the 600-mile white-sand, palm-trimmed Bahia Coast, known locally as the place Brazilians go on holiday. Hidden between banana trees and coconut palms, our hotel has five grass-roofed villas surrounding a swimming pool, open-sided lounge and bar. It goes by the name of Butterfly House and is a jungle retreat owned by a Brit, Chloe Gibbs, who made Brazil her home a decade ago when, tired of working nightshifts as a London nurse, she threw a peanut at a world map and followed it to Brazil. Eclectic, eccentric and elegant, Chloe decorated Butterfly House with findings from her travels. Our villa, Almirante, is crowned with a large four-poster bed from
Days begin at 7.30am: we roll out of bed, down a glass of green juice and head to the lagoon Morocco, French posters hang on the curved bluewashed walls, the windows are shuttered and there’s a bamboo-beamed roof. “Where’s Alice?” jokes a fellow yogi as we pass under a giant butterfly made from old car parts, making our way to the overwater decking where our morning yoga session is about to start. Days at Butterfly House begin at 7.30am when we roll out of bed, down a glass of green juice and head to the lagoon for two hours of Ashtanga practice. Sitting cross-legged (the pros in lotus) under a line of Tibetan flags, Andre leads us through breathing and chanting before graduating to sun salutations. It’s a struggle not to feel self-conscious when vigorously om-ing, inhaling and exhaling. “Don’t breathe like a dog; breathe like a whale,” says Andre, despairing at our attempts. But as the mornings roll past, the panting dogs trot off and self-consciousness fizzles out (pushed on its way by physical exhaustion). Having said that, changing my morning routine from one revolving around coffees and my keyboard to two hours of yoga isn’t easy; my mind and muscles are roller-coastered. Day three is the toughest for me; limbs feel powerless, tummy rumbles (the green juice
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didn’t cut it), energy lapses and I can’t find a rhythm. As luck would have it, this happens to be the morning Andre decides to take us through the whole Ashtanga sequence without stopping. “Feel the fire, feel the burn,” he says as he drives our shaky limbs into knots. Stretched in every sense, I devour everything in sight at brunch: mango, papaya, homemade coconut granola and tapioca pancakes filled with melted cheese. But it isn’t all hard work; the next event on the yogi schedule is sunset meditation so the days are our own. This means sunbathing on the beach, swimming in the lake and exploring the peninsula. One afternoon we pile into Chloe’s pink butterfly-covered hybrid Toyota to visit the lighthouse; another day we take a boat ride through mangroves and dunk our heads under the rushing waters of a waterfall. Then, each afternoon as the sun slips into the sea, we return to Butterfly House to sit crossed-legged in a cloud of silence. Meditation is the hardest of all for me, and I struggle to keep my eyes closed and ward off thoughts of how incredibly long 20 minutes feels whilst waiting for supper. Supper, when we are dispatched from meditation, is in the sea-facing restaurant Anna Banana. The realm
We fly north to the colourful city of Salvador and the UNESCOlisted town of Pelourinho of barefooted Chef Elias – who lives by the mantra “everything you do with patience and love tastes good” – we are served moqueca (Bahian fish stew) followed by warm shredded coconut in condensed milk and eat to the soundtrack of the tireless Atlantic waves. Bumping back along the ochre mud track to the airport, my muscles feel supple, awake and alert. A general glow of good health helped, of course, by a week’s sunshine and good food. Positions such as lotus, feet-behind-neck, headstands and splits come easy when you’re a child, but over the years rust settles in the joints and we stiffen up. Yet our bodies already begin to change after just seven yoga sessions; Tom manages to do his first headstand in decades and I poke my nose into the book. And so, with a sense of pride akin to having taken one’s first step, we fly north for a weekend in the colourful city of Salvador. It’s time for food, cocktails and two nights at the 16th century Convento do Carmo in the UNESCOlisted old town, Pelourinho. After catching the last rays from sun-loungers around the old convent’s spherical swimming pool, we follow the sun out of the old-town and head for supper at Paraíso Tropical. Leafy trees fill this restaurant where much of the produce is grown in
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the kitchen garden. We start with raw cashew nut, green coconut, mango and biribiri (a type of fruit) salad, before tucking into Paradise Shrimp Stew. Paraíso comes into its own with its beautiful presentation, not least the enormous fruit platter that is served as the finale and looks like a hat one might see at Ascot. Piled high with bulbous fruits with unpronounceable names, we take on cocoa fruit with its unexpected white flesh-covered beans which you have to suck until you reach the stone. The next morning brings our final day in Bahia and so we take the city elevator down to the coast and work our way past the city beaches, stopping to climb the lighthouse, before reaching the little lunch-only restaurant,
good intentions; what is more, there are no excuses when you come home with a yoga mat in tow.
MORE INFORMATION cazenove+loyd’s 7 night tailor-made itinerary (cazloyd. com /020 7384 2332) includes flights from London to Salvador with Air France-KLM, internal flights and private transfers. Prices from £1,550pp based on two sharing. Accommodation includes 2 nights B&B at Convento do Carmo in Salvador and 5 nights B&B at Butterfly House Bahia (butterflyhousebahia.com) in partnership with Yoga Body Rio (yogabodyrio.com)
Limbs leaner and longer, I’ve never left a beach holiday with so many good intentions Dona Mariquita. Delicacies cooked in banana leaves are dispatched from the kitchen of female chef, Leila Carreiro, whose mission is to recreate lost indigenous and African recipes – 90 per cent of Salvadorans are descended from slaves so African food and music fill the cobbled streets of Salvador. Soon the table is covered with terracotta plates yielding little parcels of steaming prawns in spices and coconut milk, spicy bean stew, meat pasties with pepper jelly and crab crustaceans. Last, Leila delivers a cocoa fruit sorbet with papaya syrup before nipping down the road to check all is well at her neighbouring coffee shop. With stomachs filled with good food and limbs feeling leaner and longer, we bounce to the airport like a pair of spaniels. Although fully aware that a long and windy road lies ahead before I become a yoga bunny, I’ve never left a beach holiday brimming with so many
Photography: Gabriel O’Rorke
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DRINKING
BY nicole blair
Old Dogs, New Tricks Olivia Sharpe samples the delights of newly-refurbished Knightsbridge Italian restauran, Toto’s It came as a surprise to the restaurant industry when it learnt that Silvano Giraldin would be heading up the re-launch of Knightsbridge restaurant Toto’s following its multi-million pound refurbishment. After announcing his retirement in 2008, everyone believed the revered former general manager of Le Gavroche had left for good but now it seems we all spoke too soon, as Giraldin has taken on the role of consultant at the esteemed Italian. Set in an old artist’s studio (rumoured to have once been the home of Winston Churchill’s aunt) and tucked away down a quiet, cobbled mews off Walton Street, locals will be pleased to learn that Toto’s old charm has not been lost. Inside, original features such as the heritage-listed oak fireplace have been retained, creating a homely atmosphere. And yet, one of the first surprises is the new bar area, which has been given a modern lease of life with a sleek, black marble finish. While being slightly dark and cavernous as you enter, this changes as you walk down the staircase and into the light and airy dining room with its vaulted, circular windows and French doors leading out into the courtyard. The restaurant was buzzy when we arrived, filled with a fashionable, European crowd. Head chef Stefano Stecca, who has Zafferano and the Baglioni Hotel listed on his CV, promises to serve up refined, authentic Italian dishes and this, for the most part, he does. I started with an asparagus salad, egg yolk and black truffle antipasti. As the ingredients would suggest, this is a far cry from humble Italian cuisine; rich and decadent, the beautifully presented plate featured a generous amount of truffle, fresh asparagus and a delicately placed egg yolk in the centre. The pasta course had the two standout dishes of the meal. Served al dente, as all proper pasta should be, the ravioli filled with buffalo ricotta and lightly coated in tomato sauce melted in the mouth with delicate flavours, while my guest’s lobster tagliolini with lobster and sweet chilli was alive with zingyness. My main course of cotoletta alla Milanese was light in spite of its heavy, breaded texture but my guest’s sea bass, although well-cooked, was let down by the soggy piece of skin which sat lifeless and limp on top. Dessert was another highlight. Having never been a particular fan of tiramisu, I was reluctant to follow this
recommendation but was pleased I did as soon as I tasted it; full of aromatic notes and with a wonderful creamy texture, I have now become a convert for life. A slightly more unconventional dessert but equally a must-try is the basil panna cotta. Washed down with a glass of one of the restaurant’s superb Italian wines, followed by an awakening espresso, this is a meal I won’t be forgetting in a hurry. Walton House, Walton Street (entrance on Lennox Garden Mews), SW3 2JH; totosrestaurant.co.uk
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DRINKING New Kid on the Block
We enter Pavilion by means of what seems to be a charming little florist but further exploration uncovers an expansive private business members’ club that takes up six floors and encompasses a bar, outdoor dining terrace, meeting rooms, office suites and lounges, not to mention its own concierge and bakery. The restaurant itself sports a pewter grey and electric mustard palette, complemented by metallic accents and colourful paintings with a touch of the Pre-Raphaelite about them. The team is kept busy when we visit thanks to a full house but the staff are polite and smiley. Our waitress recommends a great bottle of Riesling and the meal is off to a good start. We are seated at the chef’s table which is an interesting and only slightly unsettling experience, the former because it’s amazing to watch Michelin-starred Adam Simmonds and co. at work and the latter because there isn’t any chatting between us and the chefs, even though we’re right under their noses. It’s undoubtedly because they’re working hard (as we can see) and we happily enjoy the fruits of their labour. Each course is a game of one-upmanship. My friend Jenny and I agree that while the scallop ceviche is very good, my fricassée of smoked and wild asparagus is exceptional. I could eat it every day. For mains the roast lamb cutlets take meat gold but my fillet steak’s accompaniments trump the lamb’s; I devour chips, truffle salad, whipped bone marrow and beer pickled onions, although I’m damned if I can taste the beer. I’m slightly wrong-footed by my apple dessert’s powdery topping but Jenny’s buttermilk mousse masterfully blends the crunchy and soft, the sweet and tangy. This is definitely one to watch on the local scene, not least because of Simmonds’ flair with ingredients and interesting dish creations. Annabel Harrison Pavilion, 96 Kensington High Street, W8 4SG 020 7221 2000; kensingtonpavilion.com
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Into the Fire
Not your average piri piri chicken joint, Fire and Feathers’ pop-up debut last summer at Portobello Pub was met with rave reviews and it stands out from the rest in its new bricks and mortar restaurant on Fulham Road. Its small menu features four starters, four mains and four desserts, although the celebrated signature dish is a sharing plate of chicken and chips served with a choice of seasonings. Founded by a real piri piri enthusiast, ingredients are mainly Portuguese sourced, bringing authentic flavour to West London.
Bottoms Up! Fancy a tipple that is not going to interfere with your beach body? Champagne company and online retailer Finest Fizz has launched the Tribaut Skinny Rosé de Reserve Extra Brut, a low calorie champagne based on its fruity and hugely popular Rosé de Reserve. The new Skinny Rosé is dominated by strawberries and raspberries and, best of all, it contains 0 per cent residual sugar. We can’t think of anything better for a perfect girls’ night out than a rosé bubbly that won’t leave you with regrets in the morning. Well, at least not over your choice of drink.
fireandfeathers.co.uk finestfizz.biz
Top Bottle Move over wine tasting: the next big thing in luxury libations is premium sake. Having made its way out of Japanese restaurants and into the trendy city nightlife scene, its popularity has grown enough to justify the London Sake Challenge, to be hosted on 18 August by Harrods in its Tasting Room. This will pit the best of the best against each other and aims to bring the enjoyment of sake to a younger generation. Sake sommeliers and professional buyers will be in attendance, awarding prizes to the most deserving. londonsakechallenge.com
Fine Taste Father’s Day may have passed but you can show dad you appreciate all he has done for you all year round with an exquisite single malt Glenfiddich whisky. He will undoubtedly appreciate that the Glendfiddich brand and distinct whisky recipe has been owned by the Grant family for more than 125 years, or maybe he’ll simply be happy you’re sitting down with him for a chat over a great glass of scotch. glenfiddich.com
Brand New at Bibendum
Italian Style
The eye-catching architecture of the building is always a point of interest and so too, now is the new menu, created by head chef Matthew Harris. The asparagus and smoked salmon starter, on brioche topped with a poached egg, is nothing short of delicious – a fresh and summery take on this classic act. Mains in the form of salt beef brisket, with beetroot, peas and horseradish cream, and roast quail with white wine and marjoram added a light and seasonal approach that complemented our starters well. As clichés go, though, the best really was saved until last. We were both curious as to what Pithiviers au chocolat was and why it had a 20 minute preparation time but it’s safe to say we would have waited all evening for it. Melted chocolate encased in beautifully made French pastry with almond cream; we’re still dreaming of this creation and can’t wait to go back and enjoy it again in the sophisticated yet warm atmosphere Bibendum delivers so well. Saskia Rumbelow
Having never tried Venetian food, I was looking forward to an evening at Polpo; even more so when I heard that David Beckham had recently made an appearance. The Venetian-style bacaro, or café, has hip-London etched all over it (in some places, quite literally). The distressed beige paint and tattered brick walls create a laidback and friendly atmosphere copied from the original branch in Soho. Much like Spanish tapas, small dishes are brought to your table when they’re ready. We ordered eight which, with the pizzette of cured pork shoulder and pickled pepper, was more than sufficient for two with a healthy appetite. Highlights included fried stuffed olives, a novel experience for me, braised scallops with pancetta and peas and hearty lamb and mint meatballs in tomato sauce. This reasonablypriced and comforting meal with exceptional service is perfect for a relaxed catch-up with friends. For dessert, I had coffee and chocolate salami, which looked unsettlingly like black pudding but thankfully tasted nothing like it. But my eyes were on my boyfriend’s affogato al caffè; with delicious vanilla ice cream and rich aromatic coffee, he claimed it was the best part of the evening (my company excluded, of course). Hannah Lemon
Bibendum, Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, SW3 6RD bibendum.co.uk
Polpo Notting Hill, 126-128 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3QG
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Buy the Farm
Have you ever found yourself in the local butcher’s wishing you didn’t have to choose one option for Sunday roast but instead were able to enjoy all of your favourite meats in one delicious meal? The food geniuses at Kanteen, located in the popular K West Hotel, have come up with a solution to your meaty wishes. A carnivore’s dream, the Farmyard burger has a beef patty base, topped with spiced lamb shish, grilled chicken breast and salty smoked bacon; this is stacked with melted cheese and stuffed into a seeded brioche bun, served up with a minted lamb ‘sheep dip’ gravy sauce. It’s just one of K West’s indulgent summer menu offerings. Kanteen, Richmond Way, W14 0AX k-west.co.uk
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Images courtesy of Cartier The Countess of March and Kinrara and the Earl of March and Kinrara
1955 Maserati A6G/54 Zagato Coupe
Arnaud M Bamberger, Rowan Atkinson and Carla Bamberger
Cartier judges
Laurent Feniou, Managing Director, Cartier UK, and Carine Feniou
Egon Zweim端ller Jr, Overall Winner Nick Foulkes and Sir Jonathan Ives
Goodwood FOS sculpture
1925 Amilcar CGS Sally Gunnell with sons
Lucy Yeomans, Jason Brooks and Allegra Donn
Charlotte Stockdale and Marc Newson
london living Photography: Darren Gerrish & Chloe Hayward
Game, Set, Match
Zoe Hobbs and Brendan Cole
Hugo Taylor, Danielle Hantuchova, Juliet Angus, Sorana Cirstea and Nicholas Dellaportas
WHAT: The Boodles Tennis Summer Solstice party WHEN: 21 June WHERE: Stoke Park Grounds, Buckinghamshire WHO: Hugo Taylor, Amber Le Bon, Jade Parfitt, Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs, Henry Conway and Noelle Reno WHY: Hosted by Taylor Morris and Beulah London, guests watched Danielle Hantuchová and Sorana Cirstea battle it out in their own private match (in which Hugo Taylor and Juliet Angus proved to be umpiring pros) at the Boodles Tennis Summer Solstice party. As the sun beamed down and champagne poured like liquid gold, courtesy of main sponsor Veuve Clicquot, guests feasted on quintessentially British fish and chips and Eton mess. With the evening creeping up, Amber Le Bon decided to hit the decks in a Beulah floral dress, while Bip Ling and Caggie Dunlop rocked out in cool Taylor Morris shades and did their fair share of dancing and hair flicking before the whole party headed off to Notting Hill’s new ‘it’ club, Mode.
Caggie Dunlop Guest, Amber le Bon, Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs and Tolula Adeyemi
The Driver’s Seat WHAT: Cartier Style et Luxe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed WHEN: 29 June WHO Arnaud M. Bamberger, Cartier’s UK Managing Director Laurent Feniou, Rowan Atkinson, Lewis Hamilton, Nicholas Foulkes and the Earl of March WHERE: The private lawn, Goodwood House WHY: A Concours d’Elegance is, of course, a competition of elegance and elegance is indeed what epitomised this year’s Cartier Style et Luxe event. While we Brits are always prepared for torrential rain during summertime, thankfully this year the grounds of Goodwood House were drenched in sunshine as spectators gathered to admire the diverse range of supercars, of which seven were awarded accolades. Judges Charlotte Stockdale and Sally Gunnell took to the driver’s seat of Vintage Mustangs and Lamborghinis to enjoy the full experience, while Egon Zweimüller Jr.’s 1953 Maserati A6 GCS Berlinetta was named the overall winner. Guests dined on a buffet of seasonal foods while sipping on champagne and elderflower cocktails.
Charlie Casely-Hayford and Maddison Brudenell
Tessa Packardl
Bip Ling
George Askew and Dulce Packardl
Georgia Mann and Grace Richmond
Push the Boundaries WHAT:Tessa Packard summer dinner party WHEN: 11 June WHERE: The Boundary, Shoreditch WHO: Tessa Packard, Guy Pelly, Georgia Mann, Rob Van Helden and Jessica Palmer-Tomkinson WHY: Tessa Packard knows how to do things in style, shown not simply by her gorgeous jewellery designs but by her high profile soirées. Having called upon good friend Guy Pelly to host last year’s party at Tonteria in Sloane Square, this time she decided to branch out of her Chelsea comfort zone and invite him and the rest of the gang to the Boundary rooftop in Shoreditch, where she hosted a sumptuous dinner. Guests were treated to Brazilian cocktails as the sun set before moving inside to enjoy a decadent three course meal of tapas, lobster and lemon tart. Topics of conversation varied but one which was hot on the list was Tessa’s recent wedding at which she wowed in a stunning Alexander McQueen dress. All we can say is that we can’t wait for the next dinner party.
Charlie Bowmont
Greg Williams and Antonia Packard
Daisy and Mimi Hoppen, and Tessa Packard
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Photography: Dave Benett Tom Felton and Jade Gordon
Jesse Metcalfe, Cara Santana and Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Behind the Masquerade WHAT: Daphne’s 50th Anniversary Venetian Mask party WHEN: 25 June WHERE: Daphne’s restaurant, South Kensington WHO: Jesse Metcalfe, Julian Fellowes, Laura Bailey, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Martha Ward WHY: 50 years called for 50 of Britain’s famous names to team up with Daphne’s in celebrating the restaurant’s Italian heritage. High profile guests gathered on a Wednesday evening to admire the talents of actor Pierce Brosnan and fashion designer Mary Katrantzou (to name a couple), who had been called upon to design bespoke Venetian masks. However, these were created not just to pay homage to the restaurant’s roots but also to raise money for a very worthy cause. All proceeds from the masks, which are being showcased for a month, will be donated to the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and its vital redevelopment programme. The true meaning of ‘la dolce vita’ was brought to life on the night; guests nibbled sweet Amalfi lemon and strawberry tartlets and sipped Ruinart Blanc de Blanc.
Tolula Adeyemi
Happy Hour
Julian Fellowes
Laura Bailey
Sarah Ann Macklin
WHAT: The Serpentine Summer Fundraising Party WHEN: 1 July WHERE: The Serpentine Gallery, Kensington Gardens WHO: Bradley Cooper, Suki Waterhouse, Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie WHY: Eclipse watermelon martinis, a star-studded guest list and a surprise performance from Mr Happy himself, Pharrell Williams, were just some of the highlights at the annual Serpentine Summer party. Co-hosted by Brioni, starlets from a mixture of artistic backgrounds turned up at Kensington Gardens as the on-site gallery unveiled the opening of its 14th pavilion, designed by Chilean architect Smiljan Radi. Guests indulged in cucumber and caviar canapés and danced the night away as Pharrell stormed the stage. Who wouldn’t be happy after that?
The Night Garden WHAT: The Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity Event WHEN: 3 July WHERE: Chelsea Physic Garden WHO: Viscount Linley, the Baroness Boothroyd, Lord Jamie Borwick, Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Councillor Maighread Condon-Simmonds WHY: The historical, and beautiful, site of the Chelsea Physic Garden proved the perfect setting for surgeons and professors worldwide to gather to discuss plans for raising £4.5 million for a state-of-the-art theatre at the Royal Brompton Hospital. The Royal Brompton Hospital in collaboration with Harefield Hospitals Charity greeted and directed 230 guests to the Physic Garden, where they were given the chance to meet some of the Hospital’s most renowned surgeons, including Professor Dudley Pennell and Dr Tony de Souza.
Images courtesy of: Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity
london living Photography: Dave Benett/Dafydd Jones Alexa Chung, Keira Knightley and Cara Delevingne
Tracey Emin
Suki Waterhouse and Bradley Cooper Andre Balazs and Lily Allen
Gemma Arterton and Naomi Campbell
Pharrell Williams
James Righton and bandmates
Nicole ZadieRichie Smithand and JoelNick Madden Laird
Lily Allen and Matthew Williamson
Andre Balazs, Julia Peyton-Jones and Hans Ulrich Obrist
Marina Abramovic and Smiljan Radic
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The Concierge What is it you require, sir? How may I help, madam? The Concierge is here to help with every need, whim or wish, however great or small Apparel
Katharine Pooley
Hydrohealing Spa
Bibendum
Repairs & Cleaning
160 Walton Street, SW3 2JL 020 7584 3223 katharinepooley.co.uk
216a Kensington Park Rd, W11 1NR 020 7727 2570 hydrohealing.com
81 Fulham Road, SW3 6RD 020 7581 5817 bibendum.co.uk
Jeeves of Belgravia 123 Fulham Road, SW3 6RT 020 7589 9229 jeevesofbelgravia.co.uk
Sloane Tailors & Dry Cleaners 69 Lower Sloane Street SW1W 8DA 020 7824 8644 sloanetailorsanddrycleaners.co.uk
Precious Pieces Jewellery Valuation & repair
Bourbon Hanby 151 Sydney Street, SW3 6NT 020 7352 2106 bourbonhanby.com
Hawkes and Son 50-52 Walton Street, SW3 1RB 020 7589 2523 hawkesandson.com Watch Repair
Ligne Roset
Strip Wax Bar
Le Café Anglais
23/25 Mortimer Street, W1T 3JE 020 7323 1248 ligne-roset.co.uk
112 Talbot Road, W11 1JR 020 7727 2754 stripwaxbar.com
8 Porchester Gardens, W2 4DB 020 7221 1415 lecafeanglais.co.uk
OKA
Urban Retreat at Harrods
Chelsea Brasserie
103 Lancaster Road, W11 1QN 020 7792 1425 okadirect.com
87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL 020 7893 8333 urbanretreat.co.uk
7-12 Sloane Square, SW1W 8EG 020 7881 5999 chelsea-brasserie.co.uk
Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture
Medical & Dental Services
The Cow
202 Kensington Park Road W11 1NR, 020 7792 9022 rachelashwellshabbychiccouture.com
Cadogan Street Dental Office
89 Westbourne Park Road, W2 5QH 020 7221 0021 thecowlondon.co.uk
Sub-Zero & Wolf
Chelsea Consulting Rooms
251 Brompton Rd, SW3 2EP 0845 250 0010 subzero-wolf.co.uk
2 Lower Sloane Street, SW1W 8BJ 020 7763 9100 chelseaconsultingrooms.com
Pampering & Wellbeing
Medicare Français
Electric House
Hairdressers
Cartier 143-144 Sloane Street, SW1X 9BL 020 7312 6930 cartier.co.uk
The Watch Gallery 129 Fulham Road, SW3 6RT 020 7952 2731 thewatchgallery.co.uk Vintage Watch Sellers
For the Home
191 Portobello Road, W11 2ED 020 7908 9696 electrichouse.com
Gaucho 3 Harrington Gardens, SW7 4JJ 020 7370 4999 medicare-francais.co.uk
Hari’s
89 Sloane Avenue, SW3 3DX 020 7584 9901 gauchorestaurants.co.uk
The Ledbury Restaurant Smile Style Dental Care
305 Brompton Road SW3 2DY 020 7581 5211 harissalon.com
146 Holland Park Avenue, W11 4UE 020 7727 5810 smilestyledental.co.uk
Light Hair Studio
42 The Dental Practice
293 Westbourne Grove W11 2QA 020 7792 0100 lighthairstudio.com
42 Pembridge Road, W11 3HN 020 7229 5542 42thedentalpractice.com
127 Ledbury Road, W11 2AQ 020 7792 9090 theledbury.com
The Lonsdale
Watches of Knightsbridge 64 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7JF 020 7590 3034 watchesofknightsbridge.com
47 Cadogan Street, SW3 2QJ 020 7581 0811
The Mitre The Portobello Clinic
Richard Ward 82 Duke of York Square SW3 4LY 020 7730 1222 richardward.com
FurniturE, SOFT furnishings
12 Raddington Road, W10 5TG 020 8962 0635 portobelloclinic.com
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Beauty Salons & Spas
Hutch Interiors
The Chelsea Day Spa
61 Golborne Road, W10 5NR 020 3659 4320 hutchinteriors.com
69a King’s Road, SW3 4NX 020 7351 0911 thechelseadayspa.co.uk
48 Lonsdale Road, W11 2DE 020 7727 4080 thelonsdale.co.uk
40 Holland Park Avenue, W11 3QY 020 7727 6332 themitrew11.co.uk
One Kensington 1 Kensington High Street, W8 5NP 020 7795 6533 one-kensington.com
Bar Boulud Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park 66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA 020 7201 3899 barboulud.com
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay 68 Royal Hospital Road, SW3 4HP 020 7352 4441 gordonramsay.com
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Scalini 1-3 Walton Street, SW3 2JD 020 7225 2301 scalinionline.com
Umami 100 Cromwell Road, SW7 4ER 020 7341 2320 umamilondon.co.uk Delicatessens
La Bottega 14 Gloucester Road SW7 4RB 020 7581 6980 labottega.co.uk
Ottolenghi Delicatessen 63 Ledbury Road W11 2AD 020 7727 1121 ottolenghi.co.uk
Members Clubs
Childcare
Fine cheeses
Chelsea Arts Club 143 Old Church Street SW3 6EB 020 7376 3311 chelseaartsclub.com
Kensington Nannies 3 Horton Place, Kensington High Street, W8 4LZ 020 7937 2333 kensington-nannies.co.uk
148-150 Portobello Road, W11 2DZ 020 7221 1000 la-cave.co.uk
The Sloane Club
cleaners
fine Wines
Lower Sloane Street SW1W 8BS 020 7730 9131 sloaneclub.co.uk
Business Affairs
Nikki Tibbles Wild at Heart
3 Chepstow Road, W2 5BL 020 7243 8735 infusion-haberdashery.co.uk
222 Westbourne Grove, W11 2RH 020 7727 3095 wildatheart.com
78 Cadogan Place SW1X 9RP 07768 200 551 richard@darsa.net
15 Elgin Mews W11 1PU 020 6305 8941 runners4u.com
27 Eardley Crescent SW5 9JS 020 7912 0062 selenacourier.co.uk
William Curley
Luxury Car Services
198 Ebury Street, SW1W 8UN 020 7730 5522 williamcurley.co.uk
Avolus Luxury Transport
Boujis 43 Thurloe Street, SW7 2LQ 020 7584 2000 boujis.com
Notting Hill Cleaning 223 Notting Hill Gate, Suite 221 W11 3JE; 020 7221 2153 nottinghillcleaning.com
38 Lombard Road SW11 3RP 020 7978 6506 avolus.com
lifestyle services london lifestyle service
Housekeeping
St. Anne’s Housekeeping 19 Bolsover Street, W1W 5NA 020 3397 7495 stanneshousekeeping.com
298 King’s Road, SW3 5UG 020 7352 6500 thecadoganarmschelsea.com
BUILDER
William Gaze Ltd Basement, Loft & Extension Specialist 28 Imperial Square 020 7078 8874 williamgazeltd.com dog training
Pets
M.A. Dog Training and Services Canine Culture Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL 079 4952 3710 canineculture.co.uk
07547 716076 madogtraining@gmail.com madogtrainingandservices.co.uk PICTURE FRAMER
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Paultons Square, Chelsea SW3 Key family house in garden square
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Freehold Guide price: £5,350,000 ﴾CHL100223﴿
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Edwardes Place, Kensington W8
Family home with garden and use of Edwardes Square An immaculately presented family home with a private south facing 50 ft garden, a roof terrace, access to Edwardes Square and underground parking. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, drawing room, kitchen, dining room, family room, conservatory, 2 studies, terrace, garden, communal gardens. EPC rating C. Approximately 357 sq m ﴾3,844 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/kensington kens@knightfrank.com 020 3551 5156
Freehold Guide price: £6,950,000 ﴾KEN090092﴿
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Hyde Park Street, Hyde Park W2 Seven bedroom family freehold house
Situated moments from Hyde Park this beautifully presented corner house offers spacious and lateral accommodation. 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, breakfast room, staff flat, utility room, terrace. Approximately 393 sq m ﴾4,233 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/hydepark hydepark@knightfrank.com 020 3544 2483
Freehold Guide price: £7,500,00 ﴾HPE140080﴿
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Hyde Park Gardens, Hyde Park W2 A magnificent four bedroom apartment
A beautifully presented Grade II listed apartment located in the prestigious address of Hyde Park Gardens benefiting from wonderful south facing green views towards Hyde Park and direct access to the communal gardens. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, terrace. Approximately 331 sq m ﴾3,566 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/hydepark hydepark@knightfrank.com 020 3544 2483
Leasehold: 120 years approximately Guide price: £12,500,000 ﴾HPE120109﴿
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Palace Court, Notting Hill, W2
Beautifully presented three bedroom duplex apartment A stunning duplex apartment with a host of period features including an elegant fireplace and a grand west facing window which allows for an abundance of natural light. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms ﴾2 en suite﴿, reception room, kitchen, guest cloakroom, patio. EPC Rating D. Approximately 127 sq m ﴾1,367 sq ft﴿ Share of freehold Guide price: £2,200,000 ﴾NGH120184﴿
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Westbourne Park Road, Notting Hill W11 Stunning four bedroom house with garden
A magnificent four bedroom home of unbridled style and luxury, extensively refurbished and completely interior designed throughout. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining room, media room, office, utility room, guest cloakroom, balcony, garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 310 sq m ﴾3,334 sq ft﴿ Freehold Guide price: £4,750,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/nottinghill nottinghill@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5449 Joint Agent: Domus Nova sales@domusnova.com 020 7727 1717
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K&C August - 322 Westbourne Park Road
01/07/2014 16:50:26
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Clarendon Works, Notting Hill W11 Four bedroom warehouse‐style living
A unique opportunity to acquire an iconic freehold house in this highly desirable location in Notting Hill. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms ﴾2 en suite﴿, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, gymnasium/family room, cinema room, wine cellar, office, utility room, terrace. Approximately 381 sq m ﴾4,103 sq ft﴿ Freehold Guide price: £10,500,000 ﴾NGH140060﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/nottinghill nottinghill@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5449 Joint Agent: Aylesford sales@aylesford.com 020 7351 2383
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Ennismore Gardens, Knightsbridge SW7 Turn‐key duplex apartment
A third and fourth floor apartment having recently undergone a complete programme of refurbishment, with south facing views over this Knightsbridge garden square. Master bedroom suite, 2 further en suite bedrooms, reception room, dining room, cinema room, kitchen, cloakroom. EPC rating C. Approximately 266 sq m ﴾2,874 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5913
Leasehold: approximately 106 years remaining Guide price: £11,500,000 ﴾SLA140215﴿
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Earl's Court Square, SW5
A penthouse duplex with lift and roof terrace This newly refurbished third and fourth floor apartment features a large south facing roof terrace, kitchen dining room, reception room and study area, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, bedroom 2, family shower room, lift. EPC rating C. Approximately 142 sq m ﴾1,525 sq ft﴿ Share of Freehold
Guide price: £2,450,000 ﴾STK140111﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/southkensington southkensington@knightfrank.com 020 8128 1253
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Bramaham Gardens, SW5 Access to communal gardens
A new development of six two bedroom apartments ranging from £1,500,000 to £2,350,000. Features include a McCarron English kitchen, Lutron lighting, Poliform wardrobes, under floor heating in the bathrooms, Farrow and Ball paints, Wallpapers by Elitis, Vivienne Westwood or Romo. EPC rating C. Share of Freehold
Guide prices from: £1,500,000 to £2,350,000 ﴾STK140079﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/southkensington southkensington@knightfrank.com 020 8128 1253
K & C Magazine - August - Bramham Gardens-crop marks
02/07/2014 14:23:12
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Cheyne Walk, Chelsea SW3
Outstanding four bedroom Chelsea townhouse This stunning house has fabulous South facing river views overlooking the beautiful Albert Bridge from all principal rooms. Master bedroom and en suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room, kitchen, large reception, laundry room, patio garden. EPC rating F. Approximately 231 sq m ﴾2,483 sq ft﴿ Available unfurnished
KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings chelsealettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6022
Guide price: £3,950 per week ﴾CHQ158128﴿
All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges
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Pelham Crescent, Chelsea SW7
Beautiful family home
Situated in this sought after address, this lovely house benefits from views over communal gardens at the front and its own private garden at the rear. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, eat‐in kitchen, utility room and garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 298 sq m ﴾3,209 sq ft﴿ Available unfurnished
KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6019
Guide price: £4,500 per week ﴾KNQ153683﴿
All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges
K&C August 8 Pelham Crescent6
01/07/2014 15:45:35
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Courtfield Gardens, South Kensington SW7
Bright two bedroom flat with private garden
This newly refurbished flat features a unique and extensive private garden with patio and benefits from marble floors throughout. Accommodation comprises 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, open plan kitchen, patio, private garden and communal garden access. EPC rating C. Approximately 71 sq m ﴾764 sq ft﴿ Available furnished
KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings southkenlettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6025
Guide price: £725 per week ﴾SKQ193917﴿
All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges
K&C Mag - SKen - Aug 2014 FPP-final
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Pembroke Square, Kensington W8 A beautifully presented family house
A four bedroom property with an additional separate studio that has been refurbished to the highest standard. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen and dining area, garden. EPC rating TBC. Approximately 235 sq m ﴾2,529 sq ft﴿ Available furnished or unfurnished
KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings kenslettings@knightfrank.com 020 7937 8203
Guide price: £2,850 per week ﴾KEQ197243﴿
All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges
K&C August
03/07/2014 15:49:48
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1 BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED AND EXCEPTIONALLY WIDE LOW BUILT HOUSE aubrey road, w8 Entrance hall ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen/dining/family room ø playroom/bedroom 5 ø study ø 4 bedrooms ø 4 bath/shower rooms ø cloakroom ø utility room ø garage ø terrace ø south-west facing garden ø 306 sq m (3,295 sq ft) ø EPC=D Price on application Freehold
Savills Kensington Johnny Fuller jlfuller@savills.com
020 7535 3300
savills.co.uk
1 IMPRESSIVE LOW BUILT HOUSE WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO COMMUNAL GARDEN ladbroke grove, w11 Double reception room ø dining room ø kitchen/reception room ø master bedroom with reception room, en suite bathroom and dressing room ø 5 further bedrooms (1 en suite) ø 2 further bathrooms ø garage ø 3 storage vaults ø off-street parking ø garden ø direct access to communal garden ø 415 sq m (4,472 sq ft) ø EPC=E Guide £12.5 million Freehold
Savills Notting Hill Oliver Lurot olurot@savills.com
020 7727 5750
savills.co.uk
1 BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED TOWNHOUSE WITH SPECTACULAR ROOF GARDEN de vere cottages, w8 Entrance hall ø 1st floor drawing room ø 2 further reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 2 bedroom suites ø further bedroom ø 2 further shower rooms ø study/bedroom 4 ø utility room ø cloakroom ø roof garden ø 193 sq m (2,083 sq ft) ø EPC=D Guide £4.5 million Freehold
Savills Kensington Johnny Fuller jlfuller@savills.com
020 7535 3300
savills.co.uk
1 MAGNIFICENT FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT OVERLOOKING HYDE PARK the lancasters, w2 Reception room with dining area ø master bedroom suite with dressing room ø 2 further bedroom suites ø kitchen ø utility cupboard ø mezzanine study area ø guest shower room ø balcony ø terrace ø 24hr concierge ø underground parking, pool and gym ø 256 sq m (2,753 sq ft) ø EPC=F Asking £10.95 million Leasehold, approximately 995 years remaining
Savills Kensington Stephen Holmes sholmes@savills.com
020 7535 3300
savills.co.uk
1 STUNNING FAMILY HOUSE NEAR WESTBOURNE GROVE northumberland place, w2 Reception room ø kitchen/dining area ø 4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø utility room ø 2 guest cloakrooms ø patio garden ø 159 sq m (1,711 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Savills Notting Hill Ben Davies bdavies@savills.com
020 7727 5750 Guide £3.25 million Freehold
savills.co.uk
1 TOP FLOOR WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS cottesmore court, w8 Reception room ø dining hall ø kitchen ø 2 bedroom suites ø 2 terraces ø resident porter ø lift ø 111 sq m (1,197 sq ft) ø EPC=F
Savills Kensington Stephen Holmes sholmes@savills.com
020 7535 3300 Offers in excess of £2.4 million Leasehold, approximatley 955 years remaining plus Share of Freehold
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KENSINGTON COURT, w8
WYCOMBE SQUARE, w8
First floor ø open plan reception room/kitchen ø bedroom with en suite shower room ø guest cloakroom ø balcony ø lift ø 58 sq m (628 sq ft) ø EPC=F
Entrance hall ø reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bath/shower room ø bedroom 2 with en suite shower room ø 24 hour security ø concierge ø 108 sq m (1,161 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Asking £1.35 million Share of Freehold
Asking £2.45 million Leasehold
Savills Kensington spohling@savills.com 020 7535 2980
Savills Kensington tholcroft@savills.com 020 7535 3300
HOLLAND PARK, w11
HOLLAND PARK MANSIONS, w14
Unmodernised ø reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø park views ø 2nd floor ø access to communal gardens ø 73 sq m (785 sq ft) ø EPC=F
Reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 2 further bedrooms ø family bathroom ø 187 sq m (2,016 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Asking £1.6 million Leasehold
Guide £2.99 million Leasehold
Savills Kensington spohling@savills.com 020 7535 2980
Savills Notting Hill afrankish@savills.com 020 7727 5750
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PEMBRIDGE PLACE, w2
CRANLEY GARDENS, sw7
Reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite shower room ø further bedroom ø bedroom 3/study ø family bathroom ø balcony ø 111 sq m (1,196 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 2 further bedrooms ø shower room ø 90 sq m (963 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Guide £3.25 million Share of Freehold
Guide £2.35 million Share of Freehold
Savills Notting Hill bdavies@savills.com 020 7727 5750
Savills Chelsea nridley@savills.com 020 7578 9000
STANLEY MANSIONS, sw10
COLLINGHAM ROAD, sw5
Entrance hall ø open plan reception room/kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 2 further bedrooms ø shower room ø direct access to communal patio ø communal roof terrace ø 106 sq m (1,139 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Open plan reception room/kitchen/dining area ø master bedroom suite ø further bedroom ø shower room ø utility room ø patio ø 91 sq m (980 sq ft) ø EPC=F ø EPC=F
Guide £2 million Leasehold
Guide £1.65 million Leasehold
Savills Chelsea bharvey@savills.com 0207 578 9007
Savills Chelsea apwright@savills.com 020 7578 9000
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LETTINGS LAYOUT ONLY
ST STEPHENS GARDENS, w2
STANLEY GARDENS, w11
Bedroom ø bathroom ø reception room ø open plan kitchen ø balcony ø wooden flooring ø 495 sq ft ø Council Tax=D ø EPC=D
3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø eat-in kitchen ø communal gardens ø balcony ø 181 sq m (1,949 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C
Unfurnished £525 per week
Unfurnished £3,000 per week
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Notting Hill amackinnon@savills.com 020 7727 5751
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Notting Hill amackinnon@savills.com 020 7727 5751
CHARLES HOUSE, w14
ALLEN STREET, w8
2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø open plan kitchen ø brand new development ø 7th floor flat ø 92 sq m (992 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G
2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø open plan kitchen ø balcony ø off street parking space ø 100 sq m (1,082 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G
Unfurnished £1,250 per week
Unfurnished £1,295 per week
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Kensington lgood@savills.com 020 7535 3333
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Kensington lgood@savills.com 020 7535 3333
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*£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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HANS PLACE, sw1
WALPOLE STREET, sw3
2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchen ø lift ø 5th floor ø 62 sq m (667 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=E
2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø double reception room ø conservatory ø private garden ø wooden flooring ø 103 sq m (1,113 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G
Furnished £950 per week
Unfurnished £1,300 per week
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Knightsbridge cjalexander@savills.com 020 7584 8585
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Chelsea ibreynardson@savills.com 020 7578 9020
ONSLOW GARDENS, sw7
PRINCE OF WALES WEST LODGE, sw7
3 bedrooms ø 3 bathroom ø reception room ø eat in kitchen ø dining room ø 210 sq m (2,267 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D
Double bedroom ø shower room ø reception room ø semi open plan kitchen ø private garden ø 38 sq m (417 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=G
Unfurnished £2,450 per week
Part Furnished £675 per week
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Chelsea omellotte@savills.com 020 7578 9020
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Knightsbridge tsutton@savills.com 020 7590 5079
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*£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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Onslow Gardens SW7 A beautiful four bedroom split level apartment in this period building on Onslow Gardens. EPC: E
£1,490 per week (charges apply)* • • • • •
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Hamptons Chelsea Office Lettings. 020 7717 5433 | Sales. 0207 835 1444
Reception Dining room Kitchen Four bedrooms Two bathrooms
Beaufort AbingdonGardens, Villas, W8SW3 This fantasticrefurbished two bedroom apartment is situated on thefrom first floor an imposing period A beautifully family house located moments Highof Street Kensington. The building. The property boasts wooden floors throughout, largekitchen, reception room,bathrooms, high house comprises a double reception room, recently refurbished modern ceilings, balcony and a west facing terrace accessed through the master bedroom. EPC: C five bedrooms and a large utility room on the lower ground floor. Benefitting from high ceilings throughout and off street parking. EPC: E
£ 1,375 per week £2,500 Furnished (charges apply)* Unfurnished (charges apply)* • • • • •
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Hamptons Knightsbridge Office Lettings. 020 7717 5463 | Sales. 020 7717 5461
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Wealth of natural light Five bedrooms Two bedrooms, bathroomstwo bathrooms First floor period conversion Garden High Patioceilings West facing terrace Off street parking Master Centralbedroom location with balcony
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Kensington Court, W8 £995 per week (charges apply)* A stunning and spacious two double bedroom apartment on the 2nd floor (with lift) of this beautiful mansion block just off Kensington High Street and moments from Hyde Park. With additional 3rd single room. EPC: D
Marloes Road, W8 £795 per week (charges apply)* A beautifully refurbished two bedroom apartment with hardwood floors throughout. The property is immaculately furnished and has direct access to a stunning roof terrace. EPC: F
Hamptons Kensington Office Lettings. 020 7717 5459 | Sales. 020 7937 9371
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Hot Property: Hyde Park Gardens A beautifully presented four bedroom apartment
This Grade II listed four bedroom property boasts a south facingterrace with direct access to award-winning communal gardens. The hallway of this well-proportioned apartment opens into a magnificent reception room with high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling French windows leading onto a private terrace. The reception room connects to the kitchen/dining area via sliding doors; the bright kitchen provides a perfect place for entertaining friends and family with two walls of bespoke units and generous workspace. The three floors of this apartment also benefit from a spacious master bedroom suite with wonderful views into the garden, a period fireplace and three dressing areas. There are three further bedroom suites; one comes complete with a small built-in kitchen, ideal for staff accommodation. This exclusive W2 address is perfectly located for tranquil walks in Hyde Park, which is home to beautiful monuments and fun activities. Local
4, 2 Hyde Park Gardens, W2 ÂŁ12,500,000 (leasehold 120 years approximately)
transport links from Lancaster Gate and Marble Arch underground stations provide easy access to the West End and central shopping districts, and for national and international connections the Heathrow Express and network rail at Paddington mainline station are close by.
020 7871 5060 hydepark@knightfrank.com
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The Organ Factory, Swanscombe Road, Holland Park W11 A groovily redesigned factory with chameleon tendencies – it could still be anything that you want it to be... This has been through a few manifestations since the organ producing years, and the current one uses the massive space to provide a funky modern home for either a big family or a couple who entertain extensively.
Two reception rooms Kitchen / dining room Master bedroom suite One further bedroom suite Three further bedrooms Two further bathrooms Gym Utility room Cloakroom Garden & outbuildings Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea 4,590 sq ft / 426.4 sq m EPC Rating Band D Guide Price ÂŁ5.7 million Freehold
Sole Agent hello@crayson.com T 020 7221 1117 10 Lambton Place London W11 2SH
Lancaster Road, Notting Hill W11 A big white stucco house on a faintly raffish street that retains all the charm that has made Notting Hill so popular. There is a village-like quality to this (still) bohemian area, and the house hits the high notes in terms of comfort and space. Recently re-roofed, re-plumbed, re-everything-ed, you could walk straight in to this surprisingly big and well-conceived house.
Double reception room Kitchen / dining room / family room Master bedroom suite Three further bedrooms Two further bathrooms (one ensuite) Study / office Utility room Cloakroom Terrace Garden Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea 2,765 sq ft / 256.86 sq m EPC Rating Band D Guide Price ÂŁ4.25 million Freehold
Sole Agent hello@crayson.com T 020 7221 1117 10 Lambton Place London W11 2SH
Newton Road, Notting Hill W2 Beware imminent onset of chronic house envy – the top floor flat that every girl dreams of… This flat really does have everything going for it. It’s on the top two floors of a white stucco Notting Hill house, there is a big open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room, which will be very cosy in the winter AND a lovely, un-spied-upon roof terrace, filled with cushions, that just cries out for a good book and glass of wine.
Reception room Kitchen / dining room Master bedroom suite One further bedroom Shower room Cloakroom / utility room Roof terrace City of Westminster 1,318 sq ft / 122.4 sq m EPC Rating Band D Guide Price ÂŁ2.3 million Leasehold (102 years remaining)
Sole Agent hello@crayson.com T 020 7221 1117 10 Lambton Place London W11 2SH
Summer Hot Properties 2014 Here are just some of the properties we’ve sold so far this year. For red hot prices. Exceeding all of our clients’ expectations. To guide the perfect buyer to your door – or to get to the door of that perfect property – come to ours.
Blenheim Crescent, W11 £4,750,000
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Horbury Crescent, W11 £5,250,000
Hewer Street, W10 £3,500,000
Sutherland Place, W11 £6,000,000
Queensdale Road, W11 £2,500,000
Oxford Gardens, W10 £1,850,000
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The Crayson Review Summer 2014 edition
Stamp duty
Buying in prime London The amount spent on property in prime central London has risen significantly this year. Buyers have spent an average of £157.5 million per month in our area, 27% higher than at the same point a year ago. Aside from the ongoing scarcity of stock within our market, there is relative parity between the proportion of properties sold (by type) and those currently on the market. Whilst not dramatically different, the market for flats with two or fewer bedrooms is the most undersupplied, accounting for 60% of sales so far this year, but just 53% of properties currently on the market. Buyers looking for houses or larger flats have more choice, with these properties making up almost half (47%) of available stock. As we reported in our previous Market Intelligence Report, the strongest growth in values continues to be for homes at the lower end of the market (under £1 million) and those priced between £2 million and £5 million, with average values within these price bands having risen by 12.7% and 12.9% respectively. Prices per square foot for homes selling in excess of £5 million have plateaued this year. However, they are still achieving values which are 28% higher than they were three years ago.
The European Commission and many of the parties vying for the top spot at next year’s general election advocate further taxation on high value properties. However, changes to stamp duty in recent years are already yielding significant amounts for the government’s coffers. In our area of prime London, growth in values, rising transaction levels and the implementation of higher stamp duty land tax on homes sold for over £1 million, and subsequently £2 million have increased stamp duty receipts significantly.
Stamp duty paid per month – Crayson market area £250k to £500k
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Source: Lonres - assumes 7% SDLT on homes over £2 million sold from April 2012
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This flat really does have everything going for it. It’s on the top two floors of a white stucco Notting Hill house, there is a big open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room, which will be very cosy in the winter, AND a lovely, un-spied-upon roof terrace, filled with cushions, that just cries out for a good book and glass of wine. Guide price £2.3 million.
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The Organ Factory
Market update
This former factory has been through a few manifestations since the organ producing years, and the current one uses the massive space to provide a funky modern home for either a big family or a couple who entertain extensively. The formal downstairs drawing room has got salon-giving written all over it, and the upstairs games room has not changed much from its former incarnation as an art gallery. A huge amount of living space is on offer here. Guide price £5.7 million.
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Europe The most recent European Parliamentary elections saw a significant rise in seats for Eurosceptic and far-right parties. This was evident in the UK and in many of the larger mainland European countries. A recent review of UK economic policy has angered many MPs, with Europe urging the UK government to re-assess taxation of the housing market. The European Commission has suggested the government implement higher taxes on high value homes, increase house building, re-assess Help to Buy and implement a comprehensive council tax revaluation.
Help to Buy continues to take a bashing from Europe and the opposition parties. However, the latest figures show that London, where prices are rising most rapidly, accounted for 13% of all loans for house purchases since March 2013 but just 6% of Help to Buy transactions. Despite the upper price threshold for Help to Buy of £600,000, there have been no Help to Buy equity loans completed in Kensington & Chelsea or Westminster since the scheme was launched 13 months ago.
UK
Eurozone
Unemployment rate
6.8%
11.7%
GDP forecast 2014
2.9%
1.2%
GDP forecast 2015
2.5%
1.5%
Source: Eurostat / IMF / ONS
Mortgage market Base rates have remained at a record low of 0.5% for over five years. Despite the UK economy continuing to improve, the Bank of England has said it is in no rush to increase rates. The Governor, Mark Carney has suggested the UK economy is edging closer to the point where rate rises would be needed. However, most analysts still expect that rates will not begin to rise until the first half of 2015. In April, recommendations made in the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) were im-
plemented and there has been much speculation about what the impact will be on the housing market. New assessment criteria, which has actually been slowly introduced since the early part of the year, means that mortgage lenders will now look at a borrower’s ability to continue to meet their mortgage payments if rates rise. In conjunction with the new MMR guidelines, Lloyds Banking Group have also announced that for loans of over £500,000, they will now apply an income multiple limit of four.
The new rules do appear to be impacting the number of mortgage approvals nationally. Figures from the Bank of England suggest mortgage approvals have fallen for three consecutive months since January. It is likely that the new lending rules will have less of an impact in prime areas of London, where high loan to value mortgages remain scarce. Indeed, Kensington & Chelsea remains one of the least mortgage reliant areas of the country. The value of outstanding mortgages within our area to0 £3.68 billion, just 1.6% of the total for tals Greater London.
Property News PRIME RESI provides us with a comprehensive monthly round-up of key news about the local luxury property market
King’s Road or World’s End? A new location is mooted for Chelsea’s Crossrail 2 Station: Last year’s public consultation into the route and options for Crossrail 2 (CX2) – the Chelsea-to-Hackney line – has thrown up a new option for the location of the Chelsea station. The de facto position was that the station would be around the current fire station building on the King’s Road, but locals have pointed out that putting it further west would probably be more beneficial to a wider area. And so there’s been another consultation. This latest consultation, which ran until 12 July, aimed to get more feedback on whether a King’s Road station (serving all the retail areas around the Chelsea Town Hall) or a Chelsea West station (serving World’s End, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, and providing more handy services for all the new property developments around Lots Road) would work better. Crossrail 2 is likely to have a significant impact on house prices along its route; Carter Jonas has recently estimated that property values will rise by an average of 27–50%, with Chelsea in line for a 20–40% uplift but some areas seeing as much as 70%.
Property Politics NICK CRAYSON comments on the demands from politicians in the run up to the election
estate agents and the properties they market are being splashed all over the news and are running up those column inches. With an election looming, all the major political parties are jumping on the “tax the rich” bandwagon. After all, if taxing the wealthiest 100,000 in the country is going to win you the election, then surely it is a no-brainer! To see off the Labour or Liberal Democrat mansion tax threat, the Conservatives are now considering various more sensible property taxes, including creating higher bands of council tax. Many owners of these “mansions” are desperate to know exactly what is going to happen after May of next year as this could drastically affect their financial life plan; with the range of proposals being bandied around it is impossible to predict. Even if one lays out the policies of the political parties, their proposals are still largely unformed and decisions on when and how they would be enforced are completely undecided. Then there is the possibility of yet another coalition government and the various combinations of these policies – all this makes any prediction even less likely. Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, has been pouring cold water over the property market for some months and his attempts to cool the market show the problems he faces trying to fix a perceived
problem with a one-glove-fits-all policy. There are so many different kinds of property markets within the UK; how can one possibly create a single policy that will suit all? In various parts of London the market had already started cooling naturally after Easter; the heavy hand of extra regulation can often be clumsy in a market which naturally changes with the swings of supply and demand. The point is that Central London is an extremely attractive place to invest and the buying base has expanded hugely in recent years. Before the banking crisis the level of bankers’ bonuses was the most important measure affecting demand; now we have demand from a much wider base, creating a more solid market. It is hardly surprising that values have increased so much in the past few years. There is so much positive news in the UK at the moment; once the political fog disappears, the gold standard of London property will shine even more brightly. crayson.com
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PrimeQResi Journal of Prime Property
primeresi.com The Great British Super-Prime Takeover
Sales of £10 million-plus properties in London by area since 2013
London’s £10m+ map has been redrawn: “There are more British buyers in the superprime bracket than at any time since the collapse of Lehman Brothers,” says Knight Frank’s head of London residential research, Tom Bill, as the proportion of homegrown buyers of £10m+ properties breaches 50%. The agency tells us that 53% of £10m+ homes bought so far this year have gone to British buyers, compared to 36% in 2013; European buyers (including Brits) now account for over 75% of the super-prime market, compared to less than half last year. What’s more, the quantity of big deals is rising; 54% more £10m+ sales have gone through in the last 12 months compared to the preceding. It’s not just the proportions that are shifting: “The super-prime property map of London is changing as the financial crisis starts to ease,” with traditionally golden postcodes losing out to upstarts around Marylebone and Hyde Park. Only a quarter (26%) of eight-figure deals have been within Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Belgravia so far this year, compared to over half (51%) in 2013. Price growth, meanwhile, has slowed a touch to 3.3% as those super-prime fringes play catch-up to golden prices.
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Prime London Price Plateau Prime Central London (PCL) values plateau as buyers apply the brakes: “The prime London markets have all become more price sensitive,” says Savills as an average price rise of just 1.1% was recorded in prime London in Q2, squashing the year-todate growth down to 4.9%; compare that to the 11.8% average recorded in 2013. A relentless series of changes to stamp duty and the wider tax regime “have left some prime London markets looking fully valued,” while the spectre of interest rate rises seems to be spooking many prospective buyers, even in the capital’s more equity-rich enclaves. As a result, the agency is predicting a price plateau in those areas, like the Royal Borough, which have seen the steepest growth in recent months. This plateau is already affecting the heart of prime London: growth in the traditional golden postcodes slowed to just 2.5% in the first six months of 2014, managing just a measly 0.4% in Q2; Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Belgravia and Chelsea have all recorded quarterly growth of no more than 1%. Transaction levels, meanwhile, have tumbled by 17% year-on-year in PCL, according to W.A.Ellis, as “a more cautious story is emerging” in the capital.
Market Comment Why Kensington? Elena Dimova, managing director of CENTURY 21 Sophia Elena, is swept away by the history and elegance of the Royal Borough
Kensington is in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; it is a world of past, present and future kings, queens, princes and princesses. From Kensington Palace and Kensington Gardens to the opulent architecture, world-famous monuments and museums, the area combines hundreds of years of tradition with modern day sophistication. The fashionable restaurants, chic cafés and quaint delis attract locals and visitors alike. These days the area is home to many families attracted by excellent schools, busy professionals drawn by the superb amenities and well-known international celebrities who just want to be part of it all. Kensington is surrounded by leafy Holland Park, bohemian Notting Hill, bustling South Kensington and the shopping paradise that is Knightsbridge. The region is flourishing as the UK economy continues to improve and local demand is healthy. Undoubtedly, the bulk of the demand is from overseas
Even those who do not have immediate ties are attracted by the character of the city buyers looking to protect their wealth in London property; it’s almost like having a “safe deposit box”. The cultural synergies are many; some of the buyers may have attended British universities, and some of them aspire for their children to go to school in the UK. Many will have worked at one point in London and the majority would certainly have friends here. Even those who do not have immediate ties are attracted by the cosmopolitan and welcoming character of the city, the established and protected property rights and the wellfunctioning rental market. The latest Nationwide House Price Index shows London Q2 2014 prices up 24.5 per cent compared to twelve months earlier, a testament to the performance of the market. If you want to own property in London, Kensington is the epitome of tradition and modernity, the essence of old and new, and where the magnificence of the Victorian golden age and exquisite cutting-edge contemporary interior design convene. CENTURY 21 Sophia Elena, 10 Clarendon Road, W11 3AA 020 7229 1414; century21uk.com
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Battersea
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Barnes
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Moncorvo Close SW7 ÂŁ8,600,000 Moncorvo Close is a highly sought after development located in the heart of Knightsbridge. The four-bedroom house is arranged over four floors, offering well planned accommodation extending to approximately 3,089 square feet. The property is located on the preferred terrace facing the communal garden, to which it has direct access from its own private garden. The house also benefits from off street parking for two cars and an integral garage.
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Palace Gardens Terrace W8 £7,000,000 This is a magnificent stucco fronted house offering beautiful aspects on a sought after residential road. Located in the Cherry Trees Conservation area, in what is considered to be one of Kensington’s prettiest streets, this Victorian house provides over 3,320 sqft of accommodation and a large garden. The house has been in the same family for over 45 years and is now in need of updating, the house offers great potential for a purchaser to re-design and refurbish in their own style. Freehold. Joint Sole Agent.
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Abingdon Road W8 ÂŁ4,750,000 This is rare opportunity to acquire a charming four-bedroom Victorian terraced house with amazing views of the rear gardens of Scarsdale Villas. The accommodation includes two reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room leading out to a terrace, two bathrooms and four double bedrooms, one of which leads out to the private garden. Abingdon Road is an attractive and quiet cherry tree lined street, which runs south from Kensington High Street. Freehold. EPC=D. Joint Sole Agent.
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Lonsdale Road W11 ÂŁ4,250,000 Having integrated a floor of the neighbouring property this beautifully refurbished, central Notting Hill house now offers exceptional lateral space. Both the formal and informal reception space benefits from excellent aspects with great natural light. The generous bedroom accommodation includes a fabulous master suite, a guest suite (with an independent entrance) and two further double bedrooms served by a large bathroom. A courtyard garden, roof terrace and spectacular roof garden complete this house. Freehold. Sole Agents.
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Brook Green
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North Kensington
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Halsey Street SW3 ÂŁ3,500,000 This magnificent family home is presented in excellent condition throughout and features a stunning Underwood kitchen leading through to a bright dining room. Following the stairs down to the lower ground floor, there is a study with doors leading out to the garden, a large double bedroom with en suite bathroom, utility room and a storage vault. The upper floors provide a further double reception room, a master bedroom suite and a further two double bedrooms. Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.
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Kensington Park Mews W11 ÂŁ2,350,000 Tucked away in a sought after gated development this superb property offers stunning accommodation flooded with natural light. The superb mews house boasts two double bedrooms, a utility room and a bathroom on the ground floor. The first floor offers fabulous entertaining space including a generous reception room leading into a dining room and a separate fitted kitchen. The master bedroom, which provides access to a terrace, is situated on the top floor along with a bathroom. Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.
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Holland Park Mansions W14 ÂŁ2,999,950 Located in an immaculate red brick mansion building overlooking Holland Park Lawn Tennis club, this magnificent threebedroom lateral apartment is finished to a very high standard throughout. The accommodation comprises a large reception/ dining room, a separate kitchen and a playroom. Holland Park Gardens is located moments from Holland Park Avenue with its fantastic array of local amenities. Leasehold. EPC=E. Joint Sole Agent.
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Stoneleigh Street W11 ÂŁ2,695,000 This bright and well proportioned four-bedroom period house, boasting an attractive garden, is located just moments from Clarendon Cross. Currently configured with an independent lower ground floor, one-bedroom apartment, this versatile house offers bright, open plan entertaining space with a large double reception room leading to a fabulous kitchen/dining room offering lovely views over the garden. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.
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Battersea
Camden
Earls Court
Hammersmith
Little Venice
Notting Hill
Balham
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Chelsea
East Sheen
Holland Park
Marylebone
Pimlico & Westminster
Barnes
Brook Green
Clapham
Fulham
Kensington
North Kensington
South Kensington
Melbourne House SW5 ÂŁ2,000,000 This stunning two-bedroom apartment is set on the first floor of an imposing white stucco fronted Victorian building close to vibrant Gloucester Road. The building is the only one of its kind that enables all residents to have direct access into the beautiful Courtfield Gardens from the rear of the building. Collingham Road is a very prevalent address in SW5 as it is moments from the great amenities that Gloucester Road, Earls Court and Old Brompton Road have to offer. Share of Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.
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Highlever Road W10 ÂŁ1,825,000 This beautifully designed Edwardian property provides great space and huge amounts of natural light. The accommodation includes a stunning open plan kitchen/reception room with impressive sliding glass doors leading out to a mature garden, a superb master bedroom with en suite shower room, a well designed loft conversion with a large double bedroom and bathroom, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.
NORTH KENSINGTON: 0207313 8350 sales.nkn@marshandparsons.co.uk
CAMPDEN STREET, W8 ÂŁ1,695,000 Leasehold A beautifully presented two bedroom maisonette (83 sq. m/ 896 sq. ft) situated on the second and third floors of a modern portered block. The property has two roof terraces with amazing views over the roof tops of Kensington and beyond. Entrance Hall | Kitchen/Dining/Reception Room | Master Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room | Further Bedroom | Bathroom | Two Roof Terraces | EPC: E
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ADDISON CRESCENT, W14 ÂŁ1,675,000 Leasehold A beautifully presented three bedroom flat (118 sq. m/ 1280 sq. ft) situated on the second floor of a grand double fronted semi-detached Victorian villa. The property has its front door on the first floor. The attractive staircase leads up to the main accommodation. The flat has access to a charming rear garden with mature plants and flower beds. First Floor Entrance | Kitchen | Reception/Dining Room | Master Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room | Two Further Double Bedrooms | Further Bathroom | Access to the Shared Rear Garden | EPC: E
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Pembridge Square, W2 ÂŁ2,495,000 Share of Freehold A particularly fine lateral apartment with expansive living space almost 40 feet in length, perfect for entertaining, featuring over 400sqft of decked roof terrace and all in this fantastic position - spanning an imposing double fronted villa, on a beautiful garden square right behind Notting Hill Gate. Share of Freehold | Three Bedrooms | One Reception | Two Bathrooms | Roof Terrace | Communal Gardens
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Monmouth Road, W2 ÂŁ1,995,000 Share of Freehold An extremely attractive three bedroom maisonette on this peaceful yet central cul de sac. 3 Bedrooms, 1 Reception, 2 Bathrooms, Roof Terrace, 1150 Approx Sq ft, EPC Rating E
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DONNE PLACE, SW3 ÂŁ3,500,000 STC FREEHOLD A two storey house located on this enchanting street in the heart of Brompton Cross, with huge development potential. The property is located in a premium position within this sought-after street, which is a no-through road. This is an unusual opportunity to acquire a Freehold house benefiting from RBKC planning consent (PP/13/07416) for the comprehensive refurbishment and development of the property to provide living accommodation in excess of 3,000 square feet. Development Plot | Private Street Entrance | Reception Room | Kitchen | Study/Bedroom 3 | Double Bedroom | Single Bedroom | Study Area | Family Bathroom | Roof Terrace | Patio Garden | Qualification For RBKC Parking Permits | EPC E
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PRINCES GATE MEWS, SW7 £1,200 PER WEEK A beautiful four bedroom house in a quiet cobbled mews with a private garage. The accommodation comprises: Ground Floor: A good sized reception with wooden flooring and fireplace, a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, a guest cloakroom and good storage. First floor: Two good sized double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes and spacious en-suite bathrooms. Second floor: Two more double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The house benefits from a private garage and peaceful location off Exhibition Road. It is a short distance from South Kensington underground station, the Lycée français Charles de Gaulle and Imperial College. Long Let | Period Mews House | Reception Room | Four Bedrooms | Three Bathrooms | Cloakroom | Balcony | Private Garage | EPC E | 1,511 Sq Ft
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Queen’s Gate Gardens, SW7 £1,500 per week Unfurnished A beautifully refurbished and arranged two bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the second floor (with lift) which spans 1,080 sq/ft (100 sq/m). Located in a purpose built block that has retained the period façade; 36 - 38 Queens Gate Gardens is one of the most sought after buildings on the square and further benefits from a resident caretaker. The property is available from the 14th July 2014 on an unfurnished basis. Two Bedroom Flat | One Reception Room | Two Bathrooms | Unfurnished | 2nd Floor (with lift) | Access to Communal Gardens | Applicant Fees Applicable
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Draycott Place, SW3 855 SQ.FT / 82.2 SQ.M
A most charming 2 bedroom flat situated on the 3rd floor of an impressive red brick period building close to Sloane Square. Entered from the 2nd floor and briefly comprising of a reception/dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom and a separate W. C.
Price: ÂŁ1,680,000 L/H plus Share of Freehold sales@dominiclondon.com
Palace Gate, W8 A magnificent two bedroom, two bathroom flat situated on the first floor (with lift) of a superb red brick period building. Just two minutes walk from Kensington Gardens the flat has been recently redecorated and has high ceilings throughout.
Price: ÂŁ1200 per week Unfurnished lettings@dominiclondon.com 38 Gloucester Road, SW7
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ST LUKES MEWS, W11 ÂŁ3,000,000 Freehold
An extraordinary mews house stunningly refurbished by architects Fossey Arora. A very clever, versatile design enabling superb living space plus a large roof terrace. With quite brilliant interior design throughout, this luxurious home is situated in one of Notting Hill’s most iconic addresses. epc = d -
Large open-plan reception room Second reception room/snug Stunning master bedroom suite Two additional bedrooms Roof terrace Approx 139.4 sq m (1,500 sq ft)
Domus Nova Notting Hill 17 Kensington Park Road W11 020 7727 1717 nottinghill@domusnova.com
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HEWER STREET, W10 ÂŁ3,500,000 Freehold
A magnificent live/work studio home forming part of an old Victorian dairy premises, designed by architect Theo Otten. Featuring a vast triple-house studio space with galleries, poured concrete floors, crittall doors and crisp finishes throughout. Minimalist at heart, this unique home exudes volume and designer style. epc = c -
Triple-height studio space Galleries + glass canopied ceiling Architect-designed kitchen Two bedroom suites Peaceful cul-de-sac location Approx 191.23 sq m (2,058 sq ft)
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HYDE PARK GARDENS, W2 ÂŁ12,500,000 Leasehold
A spectacular example of grandeur and wonderful living space, with each floor connected by a wrought-iron staircase. Arranged over three floors with access to a private terrace and award-winning communal gardens, this classic apartment is arguably one of the finest properties at this prestigious address. epc = g -
Grand reception room Contemporary kitchen Private terrace Direct access to communal gardens Four bedrooms Approx 331 sq m (3,566 sq ft)
Domus Nova Notting Hill 17 Kensington Park Road W11 020 7727 1717 nottinghill@domusnova.com
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HALL ROAD, NW8 ÂŁ2,695,000 Leasehold
Quite simply an awe-inspiring, twobedroom penthouse apartment with secure underground parking and 24 hour concierge. During the past decade, this impressive block that was once an old telephone exchange has been redesigned and developed by world-renowned residential and hotel company, Yoo. epc = e -
Vast top-floor reception room Dining area Boffi kitchen Luxurious master bedroom Private balcony Approx 181 sq m (1,952 sq ft)
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CLANRICARDE GARDENS, W2 £1,700 per week – admin fees apply* Long let A superb second-floor, lateral apartment that has been luxuriously refurbished on the doorstep of Kensington Gardens. This tasteful and eclectically designed property is located in the heart of Notting Hill, moments from Notting Hill Gate Underground station. epc = d *
Two reception rooms Fully fitted kitchen Four bedrooms Two bathrooms Contemporary + spacious Approx 167 sq m (1,797 sq ft) domusnova.com/administrationfees
Domus Nova Notting Hill 17 Kensington Park Road W11 020 7727 1717 nottinghill@domusnova.com
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£1,150 per week – admin fees apply* Long let A spectacularly unique and spacious threebedroom garden apartment situated on leafy Oxford Gardens. Set behind a traditional façade with a private entrance, the property is conveniently located for all that Notting Hill and North Kensington have to offer. epc = c *
Fantastic open-plan living space Three bedrooms Two bathrooms Stunning garden featuring a summer house Modern finish throughout Approx 107.56 sq m (1,158 sq ft) domusnova.com/administrationfees
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Kings Road
Chelsea SW3
A beautifully bright, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house situated in this exclusive, residents only private square. The house features a 24 ft x 15 ft reception room, double height conservatory & front & rear gardens. The property is located in The Porticos & is situated just off the Kings Road & therefore ideally situated for the bars, shops & restaurants of the area. EPC rating TBC
ÂŁ3,500,000 freehold
Chelsea
020 7594 4740 sales.chelsea@chestertons.com
Elm Park Road
Chelsea SW3
Superbly positioned with views straight down Elm Park Gardens, this immaculately presented 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, split level ground & lower ground floor apartment is finished in a contemporary style. It further benefits from high ceilings, oak floors & a recently extended lease. Elm Park Road is a classic Chelsea street, located in between the Kings Road & Fulham Road. Nearby underground stations include Gloucester Road & South Kensington (Circle, District & Piccadilly lines.) EPC rating C
ÂŁ1,600,000 leasehold
Chelsea
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West Cromwell Road
London SW5
An exceptional & newly refurbished 2 double bedroom raised ground floor period apartment. This impressive lateral property benefits from high ceilings, superb living space, under floor heating in both bathrooms, dressing room & kitchen along with direct access to a remarkable private garden to the rear of the building. Both double bedrooms are quietly positioned with views overlooking the garden & the property features an incredibly grand, bright & well proportioned south facing reception room. EPC rating C
ÂŁ1,895,000 share of freehold
Kensington
020 7937 7244 sales.kensington@chestertons.com
Lexham Gardens
Kensington W8
A spectacular 1st floor apartment presented in immaculate condition throughout, benefitting from a lovely south facing terrace. The property features a bright south facing reception room & open plan kitchen with parquet flooring & ornate cornicing. There are 2 double bedrooms, the master with an en-suite shower room & walk in wardrobe, a 2nd bedroom & family bathroom. Further benefits include an in built Sonos system & NEST which can be fully controlled remotely. EPC rating D
ÂŁ1,750,000 share of freehold
Kensington
020 7937 7244 sales.kensington@chestertons.com
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Portland Road
Notting Hill W11 ÂŁ5,999,950 freehold
Located on one of the finest streets in Holland Park, a beautiful & grand 4 bedroom, 2 reception, 3 bathroom period house, bursting with character & charm. EPC rating F
St. Stephens Gardens
Notting Hill W2 ÂŁ1,200,000
A bright & spacious 1 bedroom apartment, situated on the raised ground floor of this impressive period building. Renovated to a high standard, the property is ideal for entertaining. EPC rating D
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Battersea Park
A well-presented lateral apartment on the third floor of this popular South Kensington Mansion block. The flat offers spacious accommodation throughout whilst benefiting from access to communal gardens and the tennis courts. Clapham
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Southfields & Earlsfield
Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, Shower room, Reception room, Dining room, Kitchen, Porter, Basement storage, EPC: D.
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A stunning flat, designed by Pygmalion Interiors, with a circa 63 ft. garden on a prime Chelsea street. At the end of the garden there is a triple aspect studio room with electricity and the possibility for plumbing.
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Kensington Gate
2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Conservatory/dining room, Kitchen, Garden, Terrace, EPC: C.
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Queen's Gate Gardens SW7 ÂŁ3,200,000 Leasehold Kensington Gate Sales 020 7581 1152 | kengatesales@dng.co.uk er
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Balham Chelsea
Battersea Fulham
This fantastic apartment, spread over 1,572 sq.ft, is situated on the quiet and desirable Queens Gate Gardens. The property has the benefit of a private entrance and access to stunning communal gardens.
3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Dining area, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Storage, EPC: D.
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Earl's Court Square SW5 £2,450 per week Fees apply Unfurnished Kensington Gate Lettings 020 7589 5252 | kengatelets@dng.co.uk North
Chelsea
Fulham
A south-facing lateral conversion extending to just under 3,000 sq.ft. has been modernised to an exceptionally high standard throughout. The impressive property benefits from generously proportioned rooms and high ceilings.
Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush
Kensington
Kensington Gate
4 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, Reception room, Family room, Kitchen/dining room, Utility room, Communal gardens, EPC: C.
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Battersea
Battersea Park
An impressive period conversion, first floor flat with wonderful high ceilings, plenty of natural light and space throughout. The property benefits from French doors in the master bedroom and reception room that lead on to a balcony and terrace. Clapham
East Putney
Southfields & Earlsfield
2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Large reception room, Open-plan kitchen, Balcony, EPC: G.
West Putney
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jll.co.uk/residential kensington.sales@eu.jll.com 387 Kensington High Street, W14 8QA
Octavia House, Imperial Wharf, SW6 £1,300,000
Located in one of the most sought after locations on the north bank of the River Thames, adjacent to Chelsea Harbour, this delightful apartment is situated within the much sought after development, Imperial Wharf. With all the mod-cons needed for a relaxed lifestyle, this apartment boasts a superbly integrated kitchen and good size bedrooms with a spacious living room along with ample outdoor space. Imperial Wharf is one of London’s premier riverside addresses. A host of fine shops, bars and restaurants are on the doorstep giving residents and visitors alike an even greater variety of choice.
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Wolfe House, W14 £13,000,000
This one of a kind penthouse situated over two floors, has been modified to include a kitchen separated from the living room by a beautifully constructed glass partition that allows the natural light to flow throughout providing stunning views from all angles. This new development by St Edward Homes situated within the prestigious Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are set around a courtyard garden, further benefitting from a private swimming pool, spa, cinema and business suite.
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5 bed, 5 bath Full use of the spa, cinema and swimming pool facilities 4 secure underground parking spaces 24hr concierge provided by Harrods Energy Efficiency Rating Band C
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Compass House, SW6 £450 Per Week
Fantastic waterside development located just off Kings’ Road adjacent to Chelsea Harbour on the north side of the River Thames. Exceptional specification with a high end modern kitchen, luxurious bathroom and a spacious light bedroom. Excellent transport links with Imperial Wharf station only moments away.
Tenant agency fees: £240 administration fee per property, £48 referencing fee per Tenant / Guarantor.
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Charles House, W14 £950 PER WEEK
Luxury apartment in the prestigious new development, 375 Kensington High Street. This spacious apartment set in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, offers unparalleled standard of living and convenience. Moments’ walk to Kensington Olympia Overground and the District Line. London’s most famous shopping destinations nearby including Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Sloane Street, Kensington Church Street. Close to open spaces including Kensington Gardens and Holland Park.
Tenant agency fees: £240 administration fee per property, £48 referencing fee per Tenant / Guarantor.
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2 bed, 10th floor apartment Bespoke kitchen with Miele appliances and granite work tops Villeroy & Boch fitted bathroom and Bornbracht fixtures and fittings Full use of spa, gym and swimming pool facilities Harrods 24hr security and concierge Available for immediate occupation Includes secure underground car parking Energy Efficiency Rating Band B.
Pont Street, Knightsbridge SW1 • 2 Bedrooms
• Utility room
• 1 Bathroom (en suite)
• Garden
• 1 Shower room (en suite)
• Caretaker
• Reception room
• Approx. 1,250 sq ft (116 sq m)
• Kitchen
• EPC rating: current (C) potential (C)
“ An immaculately presented and light south facing garden flat”
Guide price £1,975,000 Leasehold with 995 years remaining
For more information call Tim des Forges on 020 7306 1610 or email tdf@waellis.com
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“A secure low-built townhouse, superbly located within the prestigious Belgravia Place development behind Sloane Square”
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For more information call Giles Cook on 020 7306 1620 or email gcook@waellis.com JSA Strutt & Parker 020 7235 9959
W.A.Ellis LLP 174 Brompton Road London SW3 1HP
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Royal Avenue, Chelsea SW3 • 5 Double bedrooms
• Fully fitted kitchen
• 4 Bathrooms
• Roof terrace
• Guest cloakroom
• Approx. 2,960 sq ft (275 sq m)
• 3 Reception rooms
• EPC rating: current (E) potential (D)
“ An outstanding family house in this prime location with excellent living and entertaining space”
£3,750 per week Unfurnished
For more information call Charlie Woods on 020 7306 1630 or email cwoods@waellis.com
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Gordon Place, Kensington W8 • 3 Double bedrooms
• Kitchen/dining room
• 2 Bathrooms
• Garden & terrace
• Guest cloakroom
• Approx. 1,276 sq ft (118 sq m)
• Reception room
• EPC rating: current (D) potential (C)
“ A charming house situated in this quiet street in the heart of Kensington.”
£2,000 per week Unfurnished
For more information call Lucy Morton on 020 7306 1630 or email lmorton@waellis.com
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CHEYNE WALK, CHELSEA SW3 A well-proportioned two bedroom apartment quietly located on the first floor (with lift) of a popular Chelsea mansion block. The accommodation comprises a bright reception room, separate kitchen, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. This south-west facing apartment benefits from 24-hour porterage and close proximity to the shops and restaurants of the Kings Road, as well as the River Thames. EPC rating D.
Leasehold: approximately 69 years remaining Guide Price: ÂŁ1,800,000 020 7225 5911 andrew.gunnforbes@harrodsestates.com
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ALBERT HALL MANSIONS, KENSINGTON GORE SW7 A stunning three bedroom apartment (with lift) featuring charming period features, ceiling heights of 11ft throughout and a south facing balcony with direct views over The Royal Albert Hall. This well-proportioned property (1,575 sq ft / 146 sq m) has been refurbished to a high standard and comprises reception room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, spacious master bedroom with a marble tiled en-suite bathroom, two additional bedrooms and guest cloakroom. The apartment is situated in a secure portered building, seconds from Hyde Park and moments from the many fashionable shops and restaurants of Kensington High street and Knightsbridge.
Guide Price: ÂŁ3,750,000 020 7225 6509 nicholas.shaw@harrodsestates.com
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The Tower, Vauxhall, SW8 A truly stunning selection of bright, two bedroom apartments situated on the 29th floor of this brand new, riverside development. The Tower offers superb amenities to residents, with a luxury gym and spa, cinema, lounge, meeting rooms, swimming pool with river views, 24 hour porter and concierge services and underground parking. The properties are immaculately presented and offer spacious accommodation including open plan reception room, a beautiful kitchen with a wine cooler, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, second double bedroom and further luxury bathroom with separate shower. In addition the apartment benefits from remarkable floor to ceiling windows as well as under floor heating. Both are available for long term lets on a furnished or unfurnished basis. EPC Rating B. Price Per Week: £1,500 Plus property fees: £180 Admin & £180 Checkout. References: £42 per person* *http://www.harrodsestates.com/tenants
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The Tower, Vauxhall, SW8 A stunning interior designed apartment on the 31st floor of this luxurious new riverside development. The accommodation of approx. 1199 sq ft comprises open plan kitchen / reception room, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, second double bedroom and shower room. The building facilities offer excellent standards of security and privacy with a 24 hour Harrods concierge, valet parking, residents' spa, swimming pool and gym, as well as business centre, cinema room plus private meeting / dining room with adjoining catering kitchen. The tenant will also have an underground parking space, and Vauxhall tube station is within easy walking distance. Available immediately for long term lets on a furnished basis. EPC Rating B.
Price Per Week: £1,400 Plus property fees: £180 Admin & £180 Checkout. References: £42 per person* *http://www.harrodsestates.com/tenants
020 7225 5881 candice.fletcher@harrodsestates.com
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LEXHAM GARDENS – W8 Guide Price £2.95M 2067 SQ FT / 192 SQ M / 4 BEDROOMS / LEASEHOLD (250 YEARS) / ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON & CHELSEA
A spectacular and stylish four bedroom duplex apartment with wonderful views, large roof terrace and access to communal gardens.
LOWER ADDISON GARDENS – W14 Guide Price £1,295,000 979 SQ FT / 91 SQ M / 2 BEDROOMS / SHARE OF FREEHOLD / ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON & CHELSEA
A beautifully presented two bedroom apartment with it’s own private entrance, a pretty patio garden at the rear with direct access into Addison gardens, one of the largest and most beautiful communal gardens in London.
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FINBOROUGH ROAD, KENSINGTON, SW10
£725,000 LEASEHOLD • TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS • FIRST FLOOR • CONVENIENT LOCATION •
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CADOGAN GARDENS, CHELSEA, SW3
£8,500 PER WEEK • NINE BEDROOMS • ROOF TERRACE • AIR CONDITIONING • WIRELESS
SOUND SYSTEM • FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED • ACCESS TO COMMUNAL GARDENS • EPC F • CHELSEA OFFICE 2 Cale Street, London, SW3 3QU +44 (0)20 7581 5011 chelseaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk henryandjames.co.uk
Princes Gate, Kensington, SW7 A well presented 4th floor apartment situated within a stucco fronted period building with resident porter and lift. The flat offers superb views from the reception/dining room, has 2 bedrooms, a fitted kitchen and bathroom. This property would make an ideal pied a terre. Long leasehold. EPC Rating C.
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Kensington Court, Kensington, W8 A 3 double bedroom lateral apartment refurbished to a high standard, on the 2nd floor of a period mansion block with a lift. Impressive rooms with high ceilings, underfloor heating in hallway, reception and shower room. New 999 year lease available July 2014. EPC Rating C.
John Taylor UK London W1J 5AX Tel: 020 3284 1888
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ÂŁ995 per week
2 bedrooms | open plan reception and kitchen | bathroom | first floor | high ceilings | fireplace | Epc F
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ÂŁ3,750,000 freehold
3 bedrooms | double reception | poggenpohl kitchen | 2 bathrooms | balconies | views | high ceilings | Epc C
10 Clarendon Road London W11 3AA
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Hogarths EARLS COURT SQUARE SW5
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£2,450,000
NEVERN PLACE SW5 • Two beds • Large private garden • Share of freehold
£1,095,000 £1,635,000
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Hogarths KENWAY ROAD SW5 • Furnished/unfurnished • Private patio • Private terrace • Dining room • Pets allowed
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Top Tips for Letting Josh Lewis, Lettings Manager at Hogarths, provides an insight into the summer market and how best to get a return on your investment
SW5 is on the rise, summer is here and rental prices are increasing. Historically, August and September are the best months of the year to secure a tenant at the optimum price with the market being driven by international relocations and overseas students beginning their studies. Here at Hogarths, we have placed applicants from a number of blue chip firms such as L’Oreal, BNP Paribas and Universal Music in recent weeks. This period is the perfect time to get the highest return on your investment. However, proceeding with caution is always the best way. While prices are on the increase, so is the supply – we have seen tough competition between landlords throughout the year and the summer will be no different. So, how do you make your property stand out from your competitors?
(particularly online); get the price wrong and you run the risk of the property slipping down the listings and into online Siberia.
Be presentable Make sure your property is in tip-top condition; a lick of paint throughout may really make a difference when a potential tenant walks through the door. Remember that they will view six to seven properties on average (and many more online) before making a decision, so you really want yours to stand out.
Be flexible Your property is your crown jewel, and rightly so, but it may not necessarily be to everyone’s taste. With this in mind, if you have not yet secured a tenant, take a more objective point of view and listen to the feedback applicants are giving. Making a few changes, whether it’s slightly reducing the price or tidying up the garden, may make all the difference in renting your property.
Be wary of unrealistic prices
Keeping these tips in mind will help you find a suitable tenant at a great price. If in doubt, the experienced team at Hogarths is well-placed to advise on the best course of action for your property. We have operated in the area for over 40 years and are registered with ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents), so you know your property is in good hands.
While you do want to achieve the best price possible, you do not want to be left in limbo with an ever increasing void period. The first two weeks of marketing are when your property has maximum impact on the market
Hogarths, 16b Hogarth Place, Earls Court, SW5 0QT; 020 7373 5222 hogarthestates.co.uk
Earls Court Square, SW5; £795 per week; two bed garden apartment
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Rise to the Top Hannah Lemon meets Mark Dorman and Matt Tack, the two partners of Strutt & Parker’s London residential development and investment department, to see what it takes to build an entire team from scratch in a challenging market
Matt Tack and Mark Dorman; Photography: Sarel Jansen
The majority of gambles don’t pay off, but for Mark Dorman and Matt Tack, Lady Luck seems to have been on their side. After spending seven years at Savills in the London development team, Mark made the move to Strutt & Parker to start up a residential development department – three weeks later, Lehman Brothers collapsed. “When I arrived at Strutt & Parker, people took one look at me and said: ‘Good luck!’” It seems alright to laugh about it now but it must have been quite daunting. “Actually, the market came back relatively quickly,” says Mark. “By the end of 2009, it was stable again.” A year and a bit later, Matt followed (after eight years at Hamptons International) and the two have since developed the department into a very successful business. “At the beginning, we were fortunate that we did some fantastic land deals,” says Matt. “We provided developers with some good opportunities, which then put us in a good place in the market.” Since then, over the last five years, Mark and Matt have worked with developers to amass a remarkable total sales value of £4.5 billion across 20 schemes. With 2000 units in their portfolio, it is incredible to think that there is only a team of 20 running the ship.
The team has also ventured overseas, marketing some of its developments in Singapore and Hong Kong where there has been a longlasting buzz of activity. “Overseas investors are attracted to the convenience of it all; they can lock it up and leave it,” says Mark. “Most developments in the prime London market have secure car parking and sophisticated concierge services.” This interest from overseas buyers has had an impact on marketing and has allowed Strutt & Parker to successfully launch products abroad before they launch in London. Strutt & Parker is now seeing changes in the domestic market, which is making the distribution of sales more evenly spread. “The UK market has made a comeback over the last few months,” explains Matt. “People are being paid bonuses again and investors are encouraged by the economy. We are now successfully marketing into the UK, although there is still strong demand from Hong Kong and Singapore.” In light of this new climate, the press has latched on to developers’ bias towards overseas investors, even though it has been common practice to sell abroad for several decades
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because that’s where many of the buyers were. “A lot of developers are now being encouraged to sign up to the Mayor’s Concordat agreement,” Mark explains, “which means you have to launch the development here first and then abroad. Developers are now looking at an overseas launch as complementary to a UK launch.” The small team they work with will continue to market abroad but only if the projects are right. “We are probably in Asia five or six times a year on average,” says Matt. The department picks and chooses projects carefully according to what will suit its expertise and knowledge base, which is why the team mainly works in the centre of London. “With a small team and to remain true to our brand (which is at the higher end), we keep focused on zones one and two,” says Mark. In these areas, the team provides a consultancy service for high-profile developers on some of London’s most exciting projects. Their department provides expert advice for a range of developers that includes buying and selling land, working up the right planning application, advising on design, and marketing and selling the final product. Although entirely different to where they first started as estate agents, the long-term investment
The Pick of the Projects It has been more than five years since Strutt & Parker’s London residential development and investment department was first established. Here we compile a list of its top instructions in conjunction with some of the world’s leading developers 55 Victoria Street, SW1 Alchemi Group 57 loft-style apartments and penthouses Prices from £1.5 million
One Kensington Gardens, W8 De Vere Estates Ltd 97 private residences Price on application
“When you work with a residential developer, they are your client for your entire career” of development is rewarding. “The difference is that when you are an estate agent, clients buying a secondhand house are your clients for two months,” says Mark, “whereas, when you work with a developer they are your client for your entire career.” In particular, they provide advice on how to work within different boroughs. “If you are a developer and want to develop 50 flats in Westminster and Camden, the processes you have to go through are totally different,” says Mark. “The two councils will have different policies on design, affordable housing, contribution to local infrastructure and the planning process. It can be quite frustrating for developers.” But that’s where their team steps in. The staff knows the ins and outs of each borough and what to expect regarding affordable housing, such as if developers have to place the social housing within the development, build a site elsewhere or pay the local authority in lieu of what needs to be built. Different boroughs will want different per cents of the total amount of housing, which is a complicated process, especially if the borough then changes political hands halfway through a project. “We have specialists who provide advice on that sort of viability,” says Matt. “We will build a case on behalf of the developer on why the land should be of a certain value, so it’s feasible for the project.” Do they feel their success on these projects will continue? “In my opinion, there are two risks,” states Mark. “Politics and interest rates. When it comes to the elections it’s all going to be about housing in London, overseas investors, mansion tax and investment taxes.” Even with this on the horizon though the pair have confidence. “I can see continued growth over the next five years regardless because London will continue to be a safe haven for property investment for both domestic and international buyers,” says Matt.
The Hempel Collection, W2 Amazon Property with British Land 12 lateral apartments and 3 townhouses Prices from £2.3 million
Kings Gate, SW1 Land Securities 100 apartments and penthouses Prices from £3.3 million
St James’s House, SW1 Caraeno and The Carlyle Group 8 superior residences Price on application
The Landau, SW6 Mount Anvil and Affinity Sutton 89 apartments Price on application Great Minster House, SW1 Barratt London 61 luxurious apartments Prices from £975,000 Bolton Studios, SW10 Grantham and Realstar Group 29 apartments Prices from £1.35 million
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Hans Place, Knightsbridge SW1
On the second floor of a handsome red brick period building, the flat has spacious and well arranged accommodation of over 1,200 sqft.
£3,250,000 Share of Freehold
1,219 sq ft (113.2 sq m) EPC Rating D Entrance hall | Reception room | Kitchen | Master bedroom with en-suite shower room | Guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Queen’s Gate Gardens, South Kensington SW7
A wonderfully elegant two double bedroom apartment with great volume and the rare benefit of its own front door and 25’ terrace in a beautiful garden square.
1,276 sq ft (118.5 sq m) Own front door | Hall | Reception room | Kitchen | Master bedroom suite| Second double bedroom | Family bathroom/ guest WC | Store room | 25’ terrace | Access to communal gardens (by separate arrangement)
Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959 knightsbridge@struttandparker.com
£2,950,000 Leasehold
Chelsea 020 7225 3866 chelsea@struttandparker.com
Princedale Road, Holland Park W11
A beautifully presented three bedroom family house, with the benefit of two floors of excellent entertaining space and a charming east facing garden.
1,567 sq ft (145.6 sq m) EPC Rating E Entrance Hall | Drawing room | Kitchen | Dining room | Three bedrooms | Two bath/shower rooms | Cloakroom | Two Vaults | Garden
Palace Gate, Kensington W8
A charming and well presented four bedroom upper maisonette (direct lift access) on the top two floors of an impressive stucco fronted Victorian terraced house.
ÂŁ2,600,000, Freehold
Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 Nottinghill@struttandparker.com
ÂŁ4,350,000 Share of Freehold
2,192 sq ft (203.6 sq m) EPC Rating E Entrance hall | Kitchen | Dining room | Drawing room | Four bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Shower room | Cloakroom | Direct lift access
Kensington 020 7938 3666 Kensington@struttandparker.com
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Hillsideongreenfieldhill.com Fairfield, CT - USA
“This architectural masterpiece has been a commanding presence overlooking the Greenfield Hill village green for almost 200 years�
60 Minutes from New York City
The main residence consists of 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, with exquisite detailed millwork and museum quality features throughout. Within the 5.78+ acres of land and spectacular gardens there is also a carriage house with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, eat-in kitchen, family room, stone patio and 2 car garage. The former stables have been renovated into a fantastic, fully equipped party barn with antique beams, full kitchen, bathroom and large dining area.
Lulu Egerton 020 7225 3866 Lulu.egerton@struttandparker.com
$5,979,000 Freehold
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Queensborough Terrace, Bayswater W2
This modern apartment has been refurbished to an excellent standard and is situated within a stylish development a stone’s throw from Hyde Park. Queensborough terrace is ideally located moments for the amenities of Queensway, and Paddington mainline station is also just a short walk away.
687 sq ft (63 sq m) EPC Rating B Reception | Kitchen | Bedroom | Bathroom
Notting Hill Lettings 020 7221 1111 Nottinghill.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.
£575 p er week* Furnished
Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea SW3 £4,750 per week *Furnished or unfurnished
A completely stunning three bedroom duplex in the highly popular Cadogan Gardens. The flat boasts a large bright reception room at either end, one with a terrace overlooking the gardens. The property benefits from direct lift access and access to Cadogan Gardens.
3,597 sq ft (334.2 sq m) Two Reception Rooms | Kitchen | Three bedrooms | Three bathrooms |WC | Balcony
Chelsea Lettings 020 7598 9966 Chelsea.lettings@struttandparker.com
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– A unique development of 54 studio, 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments and penthouses. – Over 50% now sold. – 2.9 metre ceiling heights throughout. – Within 10 minutes’ walk of Victoria mainline and tube station, as well as St James’s Park and Westminster tube stations. – 24 hr concierge, gymnasium, Zipcar club membership and 2 communal gardens. – Long lease – 999 years / Practical completion Q3 2015.
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New York style loft apartments in the heart of Victoria, SW1.
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Kessock House, Inverness
An elegant family home of considerable character with stunning arts and crafts influences in a private South facing position with spectacular views.
Offers Over ÂŁ1,200,000, Freehold
Inverness 5 miles; Inverness Airport 11 miles Five reception areas | Kitchen | Master ensuite and five further bedrooms | Study | Utility room | Family bathroom | WC | Extensive storage and cellars
Kevin Maley Inverness 01463 719171 inverness@struttandparker.com
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Stanford Road, Kensington W8
An impressive four bedroom semi-detached family house with the benefit of a garage, west-facing garden and terrace, situated in the highly regarded De Vere Conservation Area.
2,510 sq ft (233 sq m) EPC rating F Entrance hall | Drawing room | Sitting room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom | Three further bedrooms | Two further bathrooms | Cloakroom / utility room | Wine cellar | Store room | Terrace | Garden | Garage
Kensington 020 7938 3666 Kensington@struttandparker.com
ÂŁ5,250,000 Freehold
Elm Park Road, Chelsea SW3
Having been greatly extended, this wide freehold house offers impressive reception space including a 39’ drawing room, garage and off-street parking.
3,886 sq ft (361 sq m) EPC Rating D Drawing room | Dining room | Sitting room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Six bedrooms | Six bath/shower rooms | Cloakroom | Utility room | Plant room | Patio garden | Front garden | Garage
West Chelsea 020 7373 1010 West.chelsea@struttandparker.com
ÂŁ7,950,000 Freehold