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In the Fast Lane
Unexpected warmth and humour is brought to the devastating subject of WW1 in Clive Aslet’s new novel, The Birdcage
Olivia Sharpe catches up with British interior designer Katharine Pooley as she celebrates her tenth anniversary
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26 Lady’s Day As viewers are gripped by series five of Downton Abbey, Liz Parry speaks to Michelle Dockery about its worldwide success
Making Time for the Planet Nick Smith flies to Sulawesi to discover more about Omega’s collaboration with photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand
30 When Leigh Met Turner Daniella Isaacs explores the parallels between acclaimed director Mike Leigh and English painter J.M.W. Turner
44 One Fine Day An all-star cast appears in IWC’s Timeless Portofino exhibition in celebration of its new Portofino Midsize collection
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From the EDITOR November has for almost 100 years been a month dedicated to remembrance and to reflection and this year it has particular resonance as we mark the centenary of the start of the First World War, and commemorative events that started in August continue. Nick Smith met Clive Aslet to talk about his first novel, set during WW1 and entitled The Birdcage, and about the impact of a book such as The First World War in Colour (p. 17). With such reflection comes an increased commitment to cultural and philanthropic pursuits. We were privy to an early screening of Mr. Turner, in which BAFTA award-winning director Mike Leigh tells the life story of the renowned English painter, who lived in Chelsea for a time; Daniella Isaacs explores the parallels between the two artists ahead of the film’s release at the end of October (p. 30). I spent an enjoyable afternoon with the charming Kate Gordon of London Art Studies to find out why we could all benefit from opening our minds to an artistic education this autumn (p. 60) and Rebecca Wallersteiner spoke to two men rarely interviewed – cult film-maker Nicolas Roeg CBE and the enigmatic Sir Timothy Ackroyd – about their murderous new cinematic collaboration (p. 22). A set of images that we’re particularly enamoured with this month, for their elegant androgyny, relaxed feel and genuine glamour, are taken from the Timeless Portofino exhibition, shot by Peter Lindbergh for IWC Schaffhausen. Actors Cate Blanchett, Christoph Waltz, Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt and Zhou Xun, and models Karolina Kurkova and Adriana Lima gathered in Portofino, declared “a name that resonates with the promise of all that is best about Italy” (p. 44). Last but not least, if ahead of the Christmas gift-buying rush you feel the need to give back, read about the invaluable work of the Kensington & Chelsea Foundation here in the Royal Borough (p. 54) and Planet Ocean in Indonesia (p. 108) to find out how you can make a difference.
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The Birdcage, Clive Aslet’s new novel about the Great War, brings unexpected warmth and humour to a subject so often thought of as bleak beyond words. As commemorative events and products mark the start of the First World War, he tells Nick Smith, these are a stark reminder that perhaps 1914 is not so long ago
Above, from top / Royal Mail Book of Stamps: The Great War; Poppy, Fiona Strickland, 2014 / For the Fallen, Laurence Binyon, September 1914, lettering and stone carving by Gary Breeze, both © Royal Mail Group Ltd 2014; Private William Cecil Tickle, 9th Battalion, Essex Regiment © Imperial War Museums (HU 93549); A Star Shell by Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson, 1916 © Tate, London 2011; The Response, Newcastle, sculpted by Sir William Goscombe John RA, photography: Paul Grundy; Princess Mary’s Gift Fund box, courtesy Imperial War Museums, photography: John Ross © Royal Mail Group Ltd 2014
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“We tend to have this image of the First World War as taking place mainly on the Western Front,” states Clive Aslet. “The constant exposure to the imagery of the mud, blood and poetry of Flanders means that sometimes it’s hard to imagine that this is history that’s within touching distance.” Aslet is sitting in his drawing room contemplating the global mechanised slaughter that took place a century ago. He’s also telling me about the origins of his first novel, The Birdcage, a terrific yarn set in Greece, where British servicemen and women are brought together on the four winds in what he calls “the Casablanca of WW1”. Aslet is, of course, no stranger to the world of books, having produced a dozen or so coffee table tomes on the English stately home and its resident aristocracy. He’s also well known as a radio voice and as one of the more influential of former editors of Country Life magazine. However, it wasn’t until he found himself conducting research for what was to become his 2012 book War Memorial that he really started to think about the chain of events that would make up The Birdcage.
For those of us used to the grim war poetry of Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon, or even the goodnatured ribaldry of Blackadder Goes Forth, Aslet has a surprise. “The first thing to know about The Birdcage is that it’s set in a rather glamorous location.” Salonika, once a jewel in the crown of the Ottoman Empire, in a geopolitical reshuffle suddenly found itself a neutral enclave in Greece, where British, French and Serbian armies were slugging it out with Austro-German forces and their Bulgarian allies. Aslet’s lightly comic narrative is set against this background, drawing heavily on diaries, memoirs and letters describing a city that was literally surrounded by barbed wire; hence the ‘birdcage’ of his book’s title.
The Birdcage’s lead characters are the commander of a balloon section, an artist and nurses Aslet explains that the documents he had access to brought this period alive for him in a colourful way; “Salonika being on the Aegean Sea was an exotic place. It was also a theatre of war where nothing very much happened for long periods”. With time on their hands, servicemen and women who were ostensibly at war cultivated their interest in ornithology, built ad hoc concert party theatres, went shooting and painted water colours of Mediterranean wild flowers. What makes The Birdcage different from many First World War novels is its good-natured view of the
Above, from left / The White Tower on the sea front at Salonika, April 1916. The Tower was built by the Ottomans in the 1530s © IWM (Q 31876); General view over the rooftops of a residential quarter of Salonika, 1916 © IWM (Q 31766); Poppies in Sunshine © Charlie Hopkinson
Say What? Great War words we still use today
I turn of events. So much so that The Spectator declared it like Sebastian Faulks’ similarly named Birdsong, “only cheerful”. Despite the fact that balloons get shot down and U-boats create devastation, Aslet manages to weave a thread of redeeming human spirit into the plot. Although not an outright comic novel, it has a deftness of touch, especially in his depiction of likable characters. His leading men are the commander of the balloon section and an artist who does aerial illustrations from the balloon’s basket, while his leading ladies are nurses from different ends of English society. “I thought the way in which you needed to go about writing a novel like this,” says Aslet, “was to string together all the consecutive anecdotes from the research. But in actual fact, it was much more important to keep the overall story-arc moving in the right direction, at the right pace.” Aslet was also surprised by how quintessentially British the humour in his research documents was. “By the time we get to Salonika the Army had expanded to such a fantastic size that most of the men
t may not be obvious but a lot of trench talk has become, if you’ll pardon the pun, entrenched in the way we speak today. Many of the words are amusing corruptions of the bizarre-sounding foreign languages that Brits were encountering for the first time. Some are ‘fossilised’ euphemisms for the horror that surrounded them while other expressions derive from the sardonic humour the men used as a way of normalising their unfamiliar
and distressing experiences. Here are some common (and not so common) words currently in use that have made their way from the trenches to our 21st century dictionaries.
Blighty: nostalgic word for ‘Britain’. Derives from the Urdu bilāyatī (foreign). To the British it simply meant ‘home’ Bumf: unnecessary paperwork. Contraction of a vulgar term for loo paper (‘bumfodder’), a highly sought-after creature comfort that was much treasured by men in the trenches Cushy: less than demanding; “he’s got a cushy job”. Derives from the Urdu kushī (pleasure) and the Persian kuš Dekko: to take a quick look at. Derives from the Hindi dekho (‘look!’) Ersatz: forgery, fake, unconvincing, as in “I bought this ersatz Rolex in a street market in Bangkok”. Imported from the other side of the trenches; the German word for ‘replacement’ is ersatz
Lousy: substandard, not very good. British soldiers in the trenches were infected with wingless insects called lice (singular: louse). They and their clothes were therefore ‘lousy’. The tedious task of removing them by hand was called ‘chatting’, a job sometimes made less unpleasant by indulging in informal and inconsequential conversation, or ‘a chat’
Napoo: (archaic, rare) finished, all over. Derives from Tommys’ mispronunciation of Il n’y a plus, schoolboy French for ‘there is no more’
Over the top: extravagance or over-reaction. Derives from the act of climbing out of the safety of the trenches, going ‘over the top’ of the protective sandbags and walking virtually unarmed into strafing German machine gunfire
Plonk: inoffensive, inexpensive (normally white) wine. Derives yet again from Tommys’ inability to pronounce even the most basic of French; here vin blanc leads to the inevitable plonk Scarper: to depart hastily. Derives from the Italian scappare (escape). Gained currency after the Germans were scuppered at Scapa Flow, which in turn became rhyming slang for ‘to go’ Shell-shock: anything from mild to genuine surprise. Shell-shock was the original term for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); it was first used in The Lancet in 1915 and takes its name from the reaction to exploding artillery or ‘shells’ Skive: to avoid a duty, to shirk responsibility. Straightforward Anglicism from the French esquiver (to slink) Sniper: highly trained long-range marksman. Derives from the ability of expert riflemen to shoot from great distances small birds called snipe. Gained currency in WW1 from ‘sniping’ practice sessions in India Strafe: to repeatedly attack, as in “England’s bowlers strafed the hapless Australian batsmen”. Again from the Germans who fervently hoped Gott Strafe England (may God punish England) Tommy: rank and file British soldier of the First World War. Derives from the widely held assumption that ‘Tommy Atkins’ was a typical British name, just as ‘John Doe’ was a typical American name and ‘Jack Robinson’ came from New Zealand.
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were volunteers. They had gone through a lot of horrible experiences. And yet they had somehow maintained their very wry way of looking at the world, which is, I suppose, how they coped with the extraordinary circumstances they found themselves in.” For Aslet, this reserved and yet sunny sense of humour “put a barrier between the reality and the way in which these men and women coped with it”. So long as we’re able to view the First World War through flickering Pathé News motion pictures and the relentlessly recycled classic black and white stills from the era, we can feel safe enough from the reality of the conflict, even a touch nostalgic. However, it’s an entirely different matter to be confronted by previously unseen
SPECIAL EVENTS Stamp of Approval The Royal Mail is issuing a landmark series of special Discover the First World War with Royal Mail Stamps each year from 2014 to 2018 to commemorate the centenary. The complete set will include 30 stamps, with six being issued each year. The first set includes an excerpt from the poem, For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon; a portrait of Private William Tickle, who enlisted at the age of 15, one month after the start of the war; and an image of the Princess Mary Gift Box, sent to all servicemen for Christmas 1914 and delivered
“The introduction of colour brings the conflict uncomfortably into our modern world”
by the postal service. royalmail.com/firstworldwar Forget Me Not Remembrance Sunday falls on 9 November this year and the annual Cenotaph Parade will take place
contemporary colour imagery, which opens up a radically alternative way of looking at things. A new book from Taschen called The First World War in Colour is a coffee table monograph of some 320 autochrome images, shot using a technology that, having been introduced as recently as 1907, was still in its infancy. The big drawback with the autochrome process is that to produce real colour images the camera’s exposure times needed to be very long, which meant that to end up with anything like a sharp image the photographer was forced to choose a subject that didn’t move. The result is that despite being shot by the photographic giants of yesteryear, many of the images are curios rather than classic photographs. Even so, says Aslet, “this is interesting, because it allows us to feel that a hundred years ago is not such a very long time at all. What the introduction of colour does for the viewer is bring the conflict very much and uncomfortably into our modern world. And yet in so many ways it was simply so unimaginably different. I think that this was what I found when writing The Birdcage. It was only a century ago yet it seems to have taken place in a different world.”
in Whitehall. Former prime ministers, current MPs, the Mayor of London and military personnel will gather to ensure that ‘we will remember them’ as HM The Queen lays a wreath on the Cenotaph.
The Birdcage by Clive Aslet, £18.95 (Cumulus) The First World War in Colour by Peter Walther, £34.99 (taschen.com) Above/ German trench canteen © TASCHEN/LVR LandesMuseum Bonn Photography: Hans Hildenbrand
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n my opinion, the best film-maker in the supernatural genre is Nicolas Roeg, responsible for iconic cult films Don’t Look Now, Walkabout and The Man Who Fell to Earth. Little is known about 86-year-old Roeg; like the reclusive late artist Lucian Freud, he famously ‘refuses to give interviews’. Fortunately for me, however, he is willing to make an exception. This autumn Roeg will be overseeing a new film based on the murder-mystery play The Trials of Brian Donald Hume and directed by enigmatic local actor and poet Sir Timothy Ackroyd. Shooting begins on 19 October and marks the pair’s first artistic collaboration. Considered one of the best character actors of his generation, Sir Timothy has starred in many acclaimed productions including Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell, alongside Peter O’Toole, Pygmalion with John Shaw and No Sex Please, We’re British. Last Christmas he thrilled local audiences with his terrifying performance as Count Dracula and he now throws on his cape to embrace another dark role as charismatic gentleman-crook, Brian Donald Hume. With his rich, plummy voice and camp wit, Sir Timothy seems born to play upper class rogues. “The play is set after WWII when there were many shady characters like Donald Hume around,” he tells me. At the time of real life character Hume’s welldocumented murder case, London was battle-scarred and exhausted, and people were bored by the relentless grey and rationing. And yet one of the most sensational murder trials of the 20th century captivated newspaper readers, who followed it avidly. “Even today, it is by no means certain whether Donald Hume murdered wealthy businessman Stanley Setty, whose body was found dumped in the Essex marshes, or confessed to a crime he hadn’t actually committed,” says Sir Timothy. When Donald Hume was tried in 1950 the jury failed to reach
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a verdict. At his second trial the judge instructed the jury to Sir Timothy Ack royd find him not guilty of murder so instead he pleaded guilty to the charge of being an accessory and received 12 years’ imprisonment. He was released in 1958 and, knowing that he couldn’t be charged with the same crime twice, promptly sold his story to the Sunday Pictorial in which he confessed to having killed Setty. “I’ve been fascinated by the ambivalence of Hume’s character for years. Although the writer creates the words on the page, it is the role of the actor to recreate it and find a truth of his own,” explains the actor. Even today we still don’t know whether Douglas Hume was actually guilty of murder or just an attention-seeking fabulist. A walk around Kensington with the actor and his beloved little dog Pie is a memorable experience. Flamboyant and outgoing, Sir Timothy knows everyone, from the local fishmonger to publicans, politicians, actors and bookshop owners, and constantly stops to chat. He tells me that he will be casting friends and locals willing
Opposite, top row from left / Jumping away from the past… or into the future: the same thing? Fahrenheit 451, 1965/6; As director of photography on Far from the Maddening Crowd. All images courtesy of the author’s collection
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to get up at 5am to begin filming. Jenny Seagrove and Michael Gambon are tipped to star in leading roles. A young composer from the Royal College of Music has composed the film’s music score. As well as being a fine actor, director and poet, Sir Timothy also devotes himself to charity work. He established the leading African wildlife conservation charity Tusk, with Prince William as its royal patron, and closer to home he is chairman of The Ackroyd Trust which helps to fund actors through drama school. His energy apparently inexhaustible, on 29 October he will be performing his one-man play, A Step Out of Time, introduced by Eastenders’ Pam St. Clement, in Oxford. This is in aid of the Silverlining charity for brain-injured people. In contrast to the flamboyant Sir Timothy, his friend Nicolas Roeg is quiet and observant. Having queued at cinemas to watch his haunting films during my teenage years, including Don’t Look Now and Performance, I am rather in awe of his genius. Roeg’s films are thoughtprovoking with an atmosphere of foreboding; rather like reality, the plots move slowly in a disarrayed fashion, forcing you to piece together what is happening. You never quite work it out – even years later. In person his
Ackroyd artistic collaboration and I personally cannot wait for filming to commence, despite 5am curtain calls not exactly being my forte. Let the cameras roll. Sir Timothy Ackroyd will be performing A Christmas Carol at The Idler Academy, 81 Westbourne Park Road, this December (dates to be confirmed); idler.co.uk/academy sirtimothyackroyd.com; tusk.org/timothy-ackroyd The World is Ever Changing, Nicholas Roeg (Faber & Faber, 2013), hardback £25 and available as e-book
Everyone loves a good murder-mystery, even in our social media-driven age where mystery has become somewhat of a rare commodity conversation is rather like this. Does he believe that death is the end?, I ask with some trepidation over a glass of wine at our local drinking-hole. “Only a fool could assume that death is the end. Everything is interconnected, events, people, trees... everything,” he answers, cryptically. He is very dismissive when I mention that I write arts obituaries for The Times. “Who reads them?” “Almost everyone,” I answer. Roeg is married to the beautiful actress Harriet Harper whom he met on the set of Far From the Madding Crowd (1967), starring Julie Christie, Alan Bates and Terence Stamp. She looks on with amusement as we banter, while at the other end of the table Sir Timothy holds court, dramatically reciting his own poetry. Everyone loves a good murder-mystery, even though in today’s social media-driven age mystery has become somewhat of a rare commodity. Although we can often feel as though we are privy to one another’s most guarded secrets, when we consider how terrible crimes happen every day, do we really know each other any better? It is fascinating to be a part of this new Roeg/ Opposite, clockwise from top left / courtesy of the author’s collection; With David Bowie on location for The Man Who Fell to Earth; With Donald Cammell (on my left) and a visitor outside the house on Powis Square on Performance; With David Bowie, me with a cigarette…times change!; With François Truffaut and his assistant. All images courtesy of the author’s collection
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Lady’s Day Liz Parry speaks to Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery about the worldwide popularity of the period drama, guest appearances in series five and the changing face of her character As the icily imperious and immaculately attired Lady Mary Crawley, Michelle Dockery plays one of the most intriguing and best-loved characters in Downton Abbey. The eldest daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham, she has endured her fair share of scandals and drama over the course of four seasons to date, winning her legions of fans across the world. Downton is now in its fifth series and its global success continues unabated. Since its debut in September 2010, the post-Edwardian drama has been sold to more than 220 territories and was watched by an estimated 120 million people around the world in 2013. “The show just ignited, somehow,” says Dockery, when asked about the secret of its success. “It was to do with the time and with it being a drama written about 18 different lead characters. It just seemed to catch on with people. And it continues to do so.” When Downton first appeared on our screens four years ago, we were given a glimpse into the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants on their fictional Yorkshire country estate. In each series we see how the historic events of the day affect the cast’s lives, with the sinking of the Titanic in series one, the outbreak of the First World War in series two and the Teapot Dome Scandal in series four. The depiction of WW1 brought to life the harrowing nature of war in a particularly vivid way, from the horror of the trenches to the fears and worries of the family and friends left behind. In witnessing the repercussions it had on these fictional characters as they lived through the conflict, we were given an insight into everyday life during the Great War. Much of the show’s success is down to dramatic and often shocking storylines penned by writer-creator Julian Fellowes, which have left viewers on the edge of
their seats. With so many lead characters, each with their own complex and compelling storylines, Fellowes has created a world that leaves audiences enthralled. “There are always things that surprise you,” says Dockery. “I do the same thing as the audience, where I try and predict what’s coming for all the characters, and not just for Mary; ‘Oh I wonder if this will happen or I bet that will happen’ and it’s never what you expect!” As the show has progressed, each character has had their own struggles to deal with but Lady Mary was dealt more than her fair share of trouble and turmoil during the last series. After losing both her sister Sybil and her beloved husband Matthew, we watched her battle with profound grief and struggle to bond with her young son George. Fortunately series five shows a softer side to Lady Mary, and a new era in her life begins as she
Fellowes’ depiction of the First World War brought to life the harrowing nature of conflict becomes involved in the running of the Abbey. “I’m really glad that she’s now in this new chapter and embracing her independence,” says 32-year-old Dockery, reflecting on the changes her character has undergone. “There’s a part of me that feels like the old Mary, from the first series, has come back again. Her wit and quite cutting remarks are coming back and it represents that she’s confident; she’s got her mojo back. As a character, I’ve always admired her confidence. She’s very assertive, which I think is a trait of the aristocracy. As much as last year was enjoyable, it being a challenge going through
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that grief as the character, this year it’s very, very different because she’s happier.” Series five, set in 1924, brings with it new faces, including much-loved British actors Anna Chancellor and Richard E Grant, new storylines and also new fashions for the characters, particularly Mary. “She’s out of mourning clothes so she’s not in black any more, or lilac; the designer decided that she would be very much on trend with the fashions [of the time]. It’s been amazing actually, looking into all the new designs coming in. There’s a very Chanel-like quality now to a lot of the clothes and for me it’s been great because
The introduction of American characters (Shirley MacLaine and Paul Giamatti) have added to the show’s appeal in the US I’ve got a slightly more interesting wardrobe than last year. And there are some quite risqué outfits! There are different shapes for the dresses, and lower backs and the ankles are on show now. “Looking back on the first series it feels like a very different show. That Edwardian period was very restrictive, with skirts right down to the floor. I’ve learnt a lot from the designers on the show, like knowing which and what colours suit you. Certainly my interest in fashion has really been as a result of the show.” From an aesthetic point of view, Downton is a feast for the eyes, with its stunning locations and period fashion. The majority of the filming takes place at Highclere Castle in Hampshire but the locations for the Christmas specials have ranged from Inveraray Castle in Argyll to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland.
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The combination of lavish sets, a quintessentially British cast and attention to detail has surely contributed to its global appeal. The class differences and the various rules and taboos of the time are so far removed from the modern world that viewers can’t help but be fascinated by these tales of a bygone age. Another contributing factor to the show’s success seems to be the closeness of and camaraderie among the cast, often shown at events together in big, smiling group photos. “We’re all very supportive of one another and it has become like a family,” says Dockery. “We’ve been doing this for five years and if anyone’s in a play we all try and get together as a group and see each other. We all support different charities so if there is a fundraiser for someone’s charity we do these Downton Abbey galas where we get together and we put on a bit of a cabaret. That is a lovely thing for us to get to do outside of work and have a really fun night.” The introduction of American characters in the form of Martha Levinson, played by Shirley MacLaine, and her son Harold, played by Paul Giamatti, have added to the show’s appeal in the US. Indeed, many of the cast have spoken about the amount of attention they get when they’re in the States. “There are two girls who come to all the press events that we do; they’re always there,” says Dockery. “We have such amazing support from fans [in America] and people really go out of their way to catch us at an event. It’s wonderful.” As the show continues to go from strength to strength, Downton fans will no doubt be hoping that a sixth series is on the cards. Dockery, however, is coy about revealing anything about the future of the show. “I’ve had a lot of fun this year,” is all she will say. “It’s been a fun year for the character.” Watch series five of Downton Abbey on Sundays at 9pm on ITV
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Turner BAFTA award-winning director Mike Leigh explores the life of renowned English painter JMW Turner in his latest cinematic masterpiece, released this month; Daniella Isaacs explores the parallels between the two artists WHILST QUEEN VICTORIA reigned, the street boys of Chelsea were familiar with a local figure: an elderly gentleman, short and stout, with a blushed face and prominent nose; they referred to him as ‘Puggy’ and local tradesmen honoured him with greater respect as ‘Admiral Booth’. He lived with a widowed woman, presumed by most to be his wife, in a little house on the waterfront of the Embankment at 119 Cheyne Walk. No-one was aware that this strange man was in fact one of the greatest painters in England; Joseph Mallord William Turner RA. J.M.W. Turner, also known as ‘the painter of light’, is attracting a huge amount of attention this month; he is not only the subject of Tate Britain’s latest show but also for Mike Leigh’s most recent feat of cinematic mastery, Mr. Turner, which saw Timothy Spall taking home the prize for Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. For Leigh, Turner has always been a cultural hero; he was intrigued by how obsessed and motivated Turner was by his art, above all else, and loved the way that he was able to delineate character at the stroke of a brush. Having seen an early screening of the film, I can confirm that Leigh effortlessly brings the spirit, light and All images from Mr Turner Photography: Simon Mein
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atmosphere of Turner’s paintings to life, matching the artistry of the painter’s greatest works with ease. However, it’s not only the works of art that make this film such a delight; it’s also the presentation of the artist himself. Turner was a giant compared to other artists at the time but his persona was so contrary to the timeless paintings that he created. His work was revolutionary, prolific and powerful, yet the man himself was anarchic, bohemian and sometimes uncouth.
“Mike always begins in the same way... he works on the character first and then we go from there” It is the tension that Leigh creates, between Turner’s passionate works versus his unpolished persona, which makes this biopic a cinematic masterpiece. This is undoubtedly helped by the fact that it’s hard to not find parallels between Turner and Leigh. Like the former, the latter is also a compulsive artist who has his own idiosyncratic way of working; rather than writing screenplays, he leads a much more collaborative process. Georgina Lowe, producer of Mr. Turner (and responsible for raising £8.25 million of funds to make the biopic) has been at Leigh’s side for 20 years. Lowe explains the process which Leigh follows: “He doesn’t know what the film will end up being when he starts. So he always begins in the same way; whether the subject is historical or contemporary, he works on the character first and then we go from there. This was exactly the case with Mr. Turner.” Leigh spent years getting well-acquainted with the
works of Turner, with the help of an expert researching him in huge depth, before embarking on the rehearsal process. Having worked with Timothy Spall six times before, Leigh could think of no-one more suited to the role; Spall depicts the discombobulated, rough-edged lonesome man whilst also revealing the passionate artist that Turner was with ease, and he dedicated himself to getting to grips with the character: “He began to learn how to paint two years before we officially started… We thought it would be a good idea because as with all of Mike’s characters, they pay great attention to their interests, skills and way of life”, Lowe explains. Once the work for Mr. Turner was underway, Leigh began to explore the various contemporary artists who could appear within the film and then as research developed, he picked out the characters that seemed to be the most relevant and interesting. While Spall was busy getting his painting talents up to scratch, Leigh made sure that every other cast member was not only a talented actor but also highly skilled at painting too. Each actor then began their own journey of research; they examined their character’s relationship with Turner, their connection with the Royal Academy and their relationship with the locations in which the film is set. It was only once the actors and creative team felt settled and comfortable with their characters and their individual back stories that Leigh began leading various improvisations so that the characters’ lives could intertwine. Through close observation of these strands of improvisations, Leigh began to mastermind a structure for his film and this process brought Mr. Turner to life. This is no easy task for a creative team. They are constantly updated with the work that is being developed
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in the rehearsal room. Lowe explains that “all the departments – costume, design, art, make-up and hair – are privy to all the information and research taking place. In fact we are more clued up than if we were working from a conventional script.” The difficult task comes later when the team has to decide what aspects to focus on. Lowe calls this “a process of distillation. As we come closer to filming there are things that we know we are going to have to leave behind. Information gets distilled and refined.” Mr. Turner relies just as heavily on the detailed exploration of the characters as it does on the areas in which Turner resided. The actors spent time inhabiting their environment; Spall had to feel at home in both his residences in Harley Street and the Embankment. Naturally, the location chosen to represent Turner’s house in Chelsea had to look just as it had appeared in the 1840s but seeing as this was before the Embankment had been built, his experience of Chelsea was very different to how it appears today. Therefore, rather than filming on the Thames Embankment itself, the team chose a beautiful mill house in Watford to represent Turner’s Cheyne Walk abode. “The Embankment has changed greatly over the years,” Lowe confirms, “and so it looks quite different to how it looked in Turner’s day. We had to take a certain amount of artistic license and move elsewhere.” Only when Leigh’s actors are settled in their environment and the creative team is confident can the camera be switched on. At this point in the process “everything becomes conventionally disciplined; there is no more improvisation and everything becomes incredibly well crafted from hereafter”. Leigh’s radical process proves why Turner makes a great match for the director. Both artists are revolutionaries in their own medium and Mr. Turner captures that perfectly. It is bold, beautiful and a perfectly formed masterpiece. Mr. Turner is released nationwide on 31 October
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SalonQP 2014 SalonQP, the UK’s largest premium watch exhibition, returns to Chelsea’s Saatchi Gallery in November. Now in its sixth year, it has been established as a must-visit event for collectors, enthusiasts and press; more than 50 marques will be in attendance, including TAG Heuer, Zenith, Bremont, Chopard and Jaeger-LeCoultre. This year’s show will also feature Gems of Time, a specially curated exhibition which will celebrate the heritage, glamour and craftsmanship of high jewellery timepieces. On show will be a unique display of Bulgari Serpenti watches, which Elizabeth Taylor famously wore on the set of Cleopatra in 1962, and the 101 mechanical movement by Jaeger-LeCoultre worn by HM The Queen on her Coronation Day in 1953. SalonQP, 6-8 November, The Saatchi Gallery; salonqp.com
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JEWELLERY BY OLIVIA SHARPE
Bring to Light For 125 years, De Beers has been capturing the hearts of women all around the world with its covetable diamond creations and now it has decided to celebrate its female muses through a series of portraits shot by Mary McCartney. Inspirational women, including fashion designer Alice Temperley MBE, artist Cornelia Parker OBE, choreographer Aszure Barton, Michelin-starred chef Skye Gyngell and photographer Chen Man, were chosen to front the Moments in Light initiative which aims to shine a light on the Women for Women International charity, which was founded with the aim of helping women in war-torn regions to rebuild their lives. Over the next two years, De Beers will provide financial support to six year-long programmes in Kosovo, Nigeria, Iraq and Rwanda. momentsinlight.co.uk debeers.co.uk
Cross the T’s Tiffany & Co.’s Francesca Amfitheatrof, who joined the company last year, has already created quite a stir in the industry, even going so far as to hint in a recent interview with British Vogue that the iconic duck egg packaging (for which Tiffany is famous) could be up for a dramatic redesign. While this may not have happened yet, Amfitheatrof has already shown her daring side by going against the brand’s traditional aesthetic in an ultra-modern collection for the house. Symbolising a new era, Tiffany T has been dedicated to New York’s “relentless energy” which “drives art and culture around the world”, incorporating minimalist and graphic pieces capturing the city’s architecture. tiffany.co.uk
Look to the Stars For Jason and Sophia Hirsh, founders of the eponymous London-based jeweller, designing jewellery is about creating individual works of art that tell a personal story. This has been evoked in the latest Hirsh design, Celestial ring, which was inspired by Jason’s childhood memories of playing with his mother’s rings. The three inspired designs – Pegasus, Orion and Lyra – comprise white-cut diamonds which represent stars and glide effortlessly on 26 rubies, coming in either 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold. Celestial ring, POA hirshlondon.com
Moving with the Times Founder of Boodles William Wainwright created the brand’s first pocket watches almost 150 years ago; this year the British jeweller revisits its heritage with the launch of its first high jewellery watch collection. Arriving into showrooms on 1 November, the Boodles Blossom watch has looked to the company’s existing, and iconic, Blossom jewellery collection for inspiration. Head designer Rebecca Hawkins explains: “We wanted to stay true to what Boodles is known for and this is of course jewellery. The new watch is delicate and feminine, and combines diamonds, mother of pearl, white and rose gold to create what we believe to be a truly special, as well as functional, piece of high jewellery”. The Boodles Blossom Watch is available in two sizes; POA boodles.com
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Up the Garden Path Jewellers often take inspiration from nature for their pieces; consider Piaget’s iconic rose motif or Chanel’s timeless camellia, for instance. French jeweller Chaumet has similarly looked to the natural world for its latest collection which has been based around the hydrangea flower. The Hortensia fine jewellery collection is made up of two parts: the first includes six exquisite pieces, while the second is the house’s newest entry level range and comprises 18 pieces. Hortensia collection, POA chaumet.com
Sands of Time Italian artisan jeweller Pomellato’s latest collection of delicate, diamond pieces, entitled Sabbia, has been inspired by the molecular, glimmering particles of sand which cover the world’s most spectacular beaches. The irregular and undulated pavé design of small and large circlets forms each ring’s central motif and comes in white, brown or black diamonds, capturing the varying hues of shimmering sand. Each ring has been set in rose gold. The latest collection also includes bracelets, necklaces, pendants and earrings. Sabbia collection by Pomellato pomellato.com
In a beautiful Belgravia townhouse just moments away from Sloane Square is where you’ll find bespoke fine jeweller Niquesa’s atelier. Founded by Luigi and Elisabetta de Simone, the house draws upon four generations of Italian craftsmanship to create unique pieces. As well as the bespoke service, Niquesa also produces fine jewellery collections, the latest of which is called Harlequin. The baroque-themed collection comprises an eclectic and flamboyant selection of earrings, rings and necklaces; we particularly love the bold Ametrine Harlequin ring featuring amethysts, multicoloured sapphires and round brilliant-cut diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold. Harlequin collection, from £4,560 By appointment at Niquesa Fine Jewellery 19 West Eaton Place, SW1X 8LT niquesafinejewellery.com
Cutting Edge Theo Fennell’s new collection of diamond pieces has been inspired by the exoticism of palm trees. Encompassing earrings, pendants and a cuff, each piece has been crafted in 18-karat white gold and pavé diamonds.
Feather in its Cap Argyle Diamonds marks its 30th anniversary this month with the launch of a limited edition pink diamond encrusted feather pendant. This is the first time the diamond supplier has created a collection of feather pendants but only 100 of these are being made available globally, thereby speaking to the rarity and exclusivity so often associated with the company. The delicate design has been set with one carat of natural and ethically supplied Argyle pink diamonds and each one has a numbered ‘1 of 100’ laser inscription, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a bespoke box. Argyle Pink Plume limited edition pink diamond pendant, POA Available from November at select ateliers argylepinkdiamonds.com
“Curiously, a lot of palm trees had begun featuring in my sketches. They have always been reminiscent of exotic, happy times when I was a boy in the Far East or on holidays in the Caribbean. I realised their random sense of movement and light would make a fine starting point for a collection” Clockwise from top / Palm 18-karat white gold & pavé diamond necklace, earrings and cuff, £1,500 to £22,950 theofennell.com
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From left/ Panthère de Cartier collection yellow gold ring with onyx, tsavorite and garnets, and platinum necklace with cultured pearls, onyx, emeralds and diamonds, both Tania & Vincent © Cartier; Jeanne Toussaint, Cartier Archives © Cartier
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As Cartier celebrates the 100th anniversary of its legendary panther with a new fine jewellery collection, Olivia Sharpe looks back to find out how a cultural icon was born This year marks the centenary of the start of the First World War. While this particular milestone naturally takes precedence above all others, 2014 also signals another anniversary which is of particular significance to the fine jewellery world; the birth of Cartier’s iconic panther motif. At first, it might seem somewhat inappropriate to be celebrating a piece of history that is frivolous in comparison to one of the most devastating events of the 20th century. And yet, it is often the case that during turbulent periods in history, creative genius is spawned. When one considers this, the Cartier panther takes on a whole new meaning, symbolising timeless beauty created in a time of adversity. Therefore, in celebration, Cartier has launched Panthère de Cartier: a collection of 56 fine jewellery
pieces which reimagines its famous big cat in a number of different forms, including a yellow gold necklace with black lacquer, onyx, tsavorite, garnets and diamonds; a white gold ring featuring a modern, geometric openwork design and an Op Art tribal bracelet with a pattern of diamonds and onyx spots. While the panther has evolved considerably over the decades, reinvented in countless styles and unconventional materials, its main meaning has remained the same; strong, powerful and majestic, it continues to be an emblem of freedom of expression and artistic creativity. The first Cartier panther was created in 1914 by the house’s designer Charles Jacqueau, appearing on a wristwatch with a round case of polished platinum, paved with rose-cut diamonds and onyx, and featuring
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a black-and-white spotted motif inspired by the animal’s coat. The abstract design not only heralded the birth of an icon but the beginning of the Art Deco styles to come. However, it is widely considered that it was not until the arrival of Cartier’s famed jewellery director, Jeanne Toussaint, that the panther was truly brought to life. Toussaint was born in Belgium in 1887 but moved to Paris at the age of 13 to live with her sister and there became immersed in Parisian high society, taking inspiration from the avant-garde world of artists and designers during the height of the Belle Époque. Like her contemporary and close friend Coco Chanel, Toussaint was imbued with natural artistic talent and impeccable taste and this was immediately picked up on by Louis Cartier, grandson of the eponymous house’s founder, who met Toussaint just before the start of WW1. He was immediately captivated by her magnetic personality, killer instinct and ferocious spirit. It was this spirit, in particular, which led to her being nicknamed ‘the panther’, not to mention it being an animal she was evidently fond of, having designed numerous objects themed around the feline for herself (including a vanity case and cigarette box). In 1933, having worked at Cartier for a number of years in the small leather goods and accessories department, she was appointed head of fine jewellery and it was then that her creative powers were fully unleashed. With her unique vision and technical skill, she revolutionised the house’s style with modern settings; she is responsible for having invented the principle of clip-on jewellery and for reintroducing the trend for using yellow gold following the 1920s era of monochrome, along with other non-traditional materials, such as rock crystal and platinum. Then, in 1948, the Duke of Windsor commissioned the jeweller to design a piece of jewellery for his wife. The three-dimensional gold clip-brooch featured a spectacular cabochon emerald upon which perched a gold-and-black spotted
panther; a radical departure from the traditional jewellery of the decade, it was seen as a revolutionary piece of jewellery design. As a trend-setter of her day, it was not long before other high-profile women picked up on the Duchess’ new, widely reported fashion statement and the panther next appeared on the wealthy editor of Harper’s Bazaar in Paris, Daisy Fellowes; on this occasion, the motif was reinvented in platinum with piercing yellow diamonds for eyes and a spectacular 152-carat sapphire cabochon. From then on, the panther has continued to be worn by influential female figures, from Barbara Hutton and María Félix to Francine Weisweiller and Princess Nina Aga Khan, all of whom no doubt were subconsciously drawn to its strong and powerful persona. Pierre Rainero, the current image, style and heritage director at Cartier, sums it up: “Why was it so successful? Because the panther, as it was for Jeanne Toussaint, became the emblem of very independent women with their own freedom to enjoy, buying their own jewellery and in many cases making all the big decisions in life themselves.” Today, the Cartier panther appears bolder and fiercer than ever before, perhaps in order to convey how women have successfully battled through the troubles of the 20th century and have emerged fighting fit. Rainero comments: “In all the different creations, the common point is the panther is at the centre of the composition, the centre of the creation. The panther is never the decor; the panther is really the inspiration of a piece of jewellery and the panther is the actor or the actress of the main role of the composition.” Who knows what the next century of the panther will bring but what we can say for certain is that the wild cat will continue to surprise and astound.
This year, Cartier has reinvented its famous panther motif in a number of different forms
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Clockwise from top right / Panther sketch, Isabelle Rey © Cartier; Nils Herrmann © Cartier; 1914 wristwatch designed by Charles Jacqueau, N. Welsh, Cartier Collection © Cartier; Bangle-bracelet with two heads, Paris 1991, Cartier Archives © Cartier
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An enchanted spell has been cast over the jewellery world, with fairytale-inspired collections
1 Astre de Lumière long necklace, POA, Van Cleef & Arpels, vancleefarpels.com 2 Plume de Chanel gold yellow earrings, POA, Chanel Fine Jewellery, chanel.com 3 Stardust gold and diamond bracelet, £8,800, Ippolita, net-a-porter.com 4 Garzas pendant in yellow gold and diamonds (medium), POA, Carrera y Carrera, carreraycarrera.com 5 Butterfly rose gold and coloured diamond necklace, Red Carpet Collection, POA, Chopard, chopard.com 6 Yellow and white diamond necklace, POA, David Morris, davidmorris.com 7 Gold, ruby and diamond apple core charm, £5,500, Aurélie Bidermann Fine Jewellery, net-a-porter.com 8 Yellow diamond Sitar earrings, Red Carpet Collection, POA, Chopard, as before 9 Gold-tone Swarovski crystal butterfly ring, £140, Alexander McQueen, net-a-porter.com 10 Robe Couleur du Soleil clip, POA, Van Cleef & Arpels, as before 11 Trompe l'oeil yellow diamond ring, POA, Dior, dior.com 12 Garzas ring in yellow gold and diamonds (medium), POA, Carrera y Carrera, as before 13 Beauté céleste ring, POA, Van Cleef & Arpels, as before 14 Spiral diamond yellow gold earrings, £11,846, Faberge, faberge.com 15 Lumières d'Eau timepiece in yellow gold and yellow sapphires, POA, Chaumet, chaumet.com 16 Lumières d’Eau transformable earrings in yellow gold and yellow sapphires, POA, Chaumet, as before
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of WATCHES BY RICHARD BROWN
Saluting the Minute Repeater Originally devised as a way of telling the time in the dark, the minute repeater has come to represent all that is romantic in watchmaking. Paying tribute to the hallowed complication, Roger Dubuis recently unveiled the Hommage Minute Repeater Tourbillon Automatic. Thanks to a lack of dial, the watch provides a clear view of the parts in motion when the striking mechanism chimes hours, minutes and quarter hours. A flying tourbillon guarantees optimal inertia, equilibrium and anti-shock protection. Pink gold is the material of choice for the case, lugs, crown, and visible mainplate. Each piece takes 1,241 hours to make. Or put another way, more than seven and a half weeks. First deliveries start in May 2015.
Boutique Bonanza One of London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods is about to get even more glam. Following the recent opening of Richard Mille’s first UK standalone store on Mount Street, this autumn will see Blancpain launching a flagship boutique at 11 New Bond Street before IWC unveils its first UK premises further down the road at number 138. In the wake of the summer launch of Watches of Switzerland’s Regent Street showroom – the largest watch store in Europe – the openings surely cement London as the watch capital of the continent.
Hommage Minute Repeater Tourbillon Automatic, £317,700, Roger Dubuis, rogerdubuis.com
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One to Watch Each month we select our timepiece of the moment from the watch world’s most exciting creations:
Watches in Montblanc’s recently launched Bohème Collection come equipped with self-winding calibres, special date displays and even perpetual calendars. At 30mm in diameter, the Bohème Date Automatic is the most elegant of the bunch Bohème Date Automatic, £2,000, Montblanc montblanc.com
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It’s the award-winning German brand that knocks out mechanical wristwatches with in-house movements for less than a grand. While the latest edition of Nomos Glashütte’s Zurich Worldtimer, the True Blue, retails for a little more than that, £3,850 gets you a patented worldtime mechanism that will indicate the time in 24 cities at the click of a button. It also gets you a clean and elegant little number that you’re unlikely to see many of while travelling on the tube. Zurich Worldtimer True Blue, £3,850, Nomos Glashütte nomos-glashuette.com
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One Fine Day IWC Schaffhausen assembled an all-star cast to descend upon the picture-perfect Portofino in celebration of the launch of its Portofino Midsize collection. Annabel Harrison reports
hey say that a picture paints a thousand words but to me, this shot and those overleaf pose just three questions; who are they, where are they and can I be part of their gang? The first question is by far the easiest one to answer, as I recognise most of the faces immediately; these film stars and models go by the names of Cate Blanchett, Christoph Waltz, Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Zhou Xun, Karolina Kurkova and Adriana Lima. They are in Portofino, “a name that resonates with the promise of all that is best about Italy,” declares IWC passionately, somewhere which “has been maintained with breath-taking delicacy; nothing disturbs the aura of timeless grandeur... In places like this, history is written – or photographed”. Waltz enthuses, rather more simply, that Portofino is “one of the most magical places on the planet” and having visited, I can concur. The azure waters, pastel-pretty houses fringing the harbour and natural charm of this little fishing village have long attracted Hollywood’s most dazzling stars – the standard roll-call of Bogart, Bacall, Burton, Taylor, Gardner – and this has continued into the 21st century. The final question is rather more difficult for this elite group are “friends of the brand”, the brand in question being IWC Schaffhausen, and they’ve come together to be shot by legendary photographer Peter Lindbergh. I’m not going to kid myself – this is an exclusive club and one I’m unlikely to be asked to join – but the photos draw me in nonetheless or, perhaps, for this very reason. What I find most appealing is the graceful androgyny, so elegantly achieved: the shots are black and white, as are the actors’ costumes (black tuxedos and crisp white shirts); nothing detracts from the subjects. The watches are not forcefully present; McGregor’s is barely visible and in Waltz’s photo and the ensemble picture not a single watch is shown.
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The mood is relaxed and the actors appear at ease; shirt buttons undone, ties loose. “Being dressed in a tuxedo, wearing these amazing pieces of art while speeding along the Italian Riviera, I wished for nothing more than to stop time and linger just a little longer,” Waltz said happily. McGregor was similarly moved: “I find myself in one of the most picturesque and trend-setting places on the planet wearing a tux and an elegant Portofino.” Blanchett, the only cast brand-friend who was shot by Lindbergh in 2010, when he worked with IWC for the first time, added that “wearing a tuxedo changes the way one faces the world” and, indeed, it changes the way the world views the tuxedo wearer. IWC’s CEO Georges Kern explains that the new Portofino Midsize models are intended to play with such contrasts and blur boundaries – black and white, masculinity and femininity – and as such the watches aim to have a unisex appeal. Blunt declared that her time with Lindbergh in Portofino was an experience she won’t forget. I ask her what the atmosphere was like on set, quoting Lindbergh’s own words (“only in Portofino does time stand still”) and she declares that it was “magical... With other photographers you can feel micro-managed – told where to place a hand, when a hair is out of place – and it just feels stagnant. Working with Peter was very cinematic, actually, and closer to what we’re used to and more comfortable doing, just walking and talking together. He has this incredible ability to capture moments – that’s the difference between a photograph and a moment – so it was a magical experience, especially in a place like Portofino where they just do life right!” The Portofino, for those who are wondering, is one of IWC’s most well-known and popular watch families, launched 30 years ago in 1984. It was named after the Italian village by an IWC employee, still with the company today, who often frequented Portofino and suggested to his company, as Kern explains, “the development of a watch line that would embody the region’s fine wines, wonderful cuisine, agreeable climate and timeless elegance”. The Portofino family was chosen for this midsize collection because “the name is more feminine and, compared with other IWC models, the collection is generally more elegant”. To this end, you needn’t think that bigger is better or smaller is weaker. Thus these seven global stars were brought together to be part of the shots that would make up a glamorously relaxed photographic exhibition, Timeless Portofino, that will travel across the world to celebrate the new Midsize collection. Kern stresses that his company is “interested in more than the red carpet and logo wall” and initiatives like this go a long way towards proving that this is true. iwc.com All images courtesy of PHOTOPRESS/IWC/Peter LINDBERGH
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“Working with Peter was cinematic... He has this incredible ability to capture moments ” - Emily Blunt
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A genuine Starck.
Design by Philippe Starck
The bathroom by Philippe Starck.
More nuances. More elegance. More versatility: The Starck bathroom series with coordinating furniture. Just one example from the comprehensive Duravit range – sanitary ceramics, bathroom furniture, accessories, bathtubs, wellness products and saunas. To find out more: Phone 0845 500 7787, info@uk.duravit.com, www.duravit.co.uk
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capturing Fashion One of the 20th century’s leading fashion photographers, the late Norman Parkinson continues to captivate with the timeless elegance of his photographs. This November, Proud Chelsea will be exhibiting a selection of images taken by the acclaimed British photographer which demonstrate how he transported women out of the real world and placed them in exotic locations, thereby invoking the allure of glamour and travel. The Always in Fashion exhibition will paint a lavish picture of Parkinson’s career which spanned a remarkable 56 years, encompassing WWII utilitarian fashion and spontaneous shots of the ‘Swinging Sixties’. Always in Fashion, Norman Parkinson 6 November – 7 December Proud Chelsea, 161 King’s Road, SW3; proud.co.uk
Traffic, Ivy Nicholson in New York, Vogue 1957 © Norman Parkinson Ltd / Courtesy of Norman Parkinson Archive
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Leading Luxury It isn’t always easy being luxurious. Walpole British Luxury focuses on both the opportunities and challenges facing the luxury industry, offering a common ground for members in the sector to collaborate while striving for excellence in creativity and innovation. Celebrating the very best of British luxury excellence across a number of categories, the Walpole British Luxury Awards will be held on Monday 3 November at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Categories for the awards include best British luxury brand, design talent, cultural excellence and digital innovation, to name but a few. Enjoy a lavish evening from the people who truly know the meaning of luxury.
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The Walpole British Luxury Awards, 3 November thewalpole.co.uk
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Requiem for Remembrance In commemoration of the centenary of the start of the First World War, the Royal Choral Society will perform Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem on Remembrance Sunday at the Royal Albert Hall. The concert will be a compilation of world-class soloists and musicians from the renowned London Philharmonic Orchestra, Trinity Boys Choir, and acclaimed bass-baritone Bryn Terfel. Britten’s War Requiem, to be conducted by Richard Cooke, is said to be one of the most powerful musical pieces in response to war, featuring themes of both sacrifice and reconciliation. All ticket proceeds will go to the charity Veterans Aid, aimed at supporting today’s ex-servicemen and women. Benjamin Britten's War Requiem, Sunday 9 November royalalberthall.com
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spotlight on Kensington, Chelsea & knightsbridge: news, events, reviews & local interest stories
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Christmas Shopping the Right Way
If Music be the Food of Love... On my way to an evening all about Verdi’s Othello, the words of another famous composer, Georges Bizet, came to mind: “If you were to suppress adultery, fanaticism, crime, evil, the supernatural, there would no longer be the means for writing one note”. Knowing the opera reasonably well, I felt that most of those elements had inspired Verdi to write his masterpiece, based on Shakespeare’s play. However, the opera’s fascinating background and the beauty of its music was brought to life thanks to Divas & Scholars, Chelsea’s opera appreciation organisation. The occasion was one of a number held each year at the Chelsea townhouse of a musically gifted lady whose mission extends to spreading a love of opera and bringing its singers to the public's attention. Following an intimate champagne reception, our group of 25 entered an elegant drawing room where musician Richard Peirson explained what he described as his “favourite bits” that both characterised the opera and propelled its narrative. All were fascinating but the details became even more meaningful as Richard illustrated them with sections of recordings and his live piano accompaniment of Charles Johnston's glorious baritone voice. After three hours of pure pleasure, I headed home with Shakespeare’s memorable line in my mind, “If music be the food of love, play on”. Carol Cordrey Next Champagne Opera Evening: Adriana Lecouvreur, 12 November; divasandscholars.com
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Spirit of Christmas Fair, 4-9 November spiritofchristmasfair.co.uk
Making the world a more beautiful place one mural at a time, select works of Mao Wen Biao will soon be on display at the Osborne Studio Gallery. Well known for revamping the streets of Kensington and Chelsea in partnership with property developer John Hunter, you may have stumbled upon one of Mao’s building works already, for instance his lifesize portraits of the Duke and Duchess of York. The gallery will exhibit a selection of his bold and dynamic paintings from his breathtaking equestrian portraits to the calm still life of a flowerbed. 19 November – 6 December osg.uk.com
We all know how stressful the hustle and bustle of the high street can be when you are trying to finish your Christmas shopping last minute so why not get ahead of the game with a unique shopping experience at the Spirit of Christmas Fair? Offering an exciting collection of products from independent boutiques and exceptional design talent, cherry pick exclusive pieces ranging from fashion and interior accessories to gifts for men and children. Learn invaluable tips at the workshops on the secrets of scent with Jo Malone and get advice on choosing the perfect champagne with Luis Roederer’s Master of Wine. And of course it wouldn’t be Christmas without some festive treats; pay the Food Hall a visit to stock up on chutneys, preserves, artisan chocolates, specialist cheeses and Christmas cake.
Clockwise from top/ Irises; Hydrangea; No.57 Derby All by Mao Wen Biao
Bonfire Night 2014
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Remember, remember the fifth of November. With Bonfire Night right around the corner, London will be ablaze with a selection of breathtaking firework shows. Considered one of the capital’s best displays, Battersea Park, just a jump across the Thames from the Royal Borough, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with spectacular fireworks, music, food stalls, glow concessions, and a bar. Expect huge crowds at this event so be sure to get there early, wrap up warm, and be prepared to have an unforgettable evening.
Kensington Aldridge Academy welcomed its first students on 15 September. The £28 million school, sponsored by the Aldridge Foundation, will provide much needed school spaces for children in the area; before more than half of the students had to travel outside the Royal Borough for their secondary education. The Academy’s intake this year is only year seven and will grow year-onyear until sixth form admissions in 2016. Principal David Benson assures that the academy will strive for excellence in curriculum and development. If the initial 500 applications for 184 places are any indication for the future, we can expect great things from the Kensington Aldridge Academy.
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A New Court Displaying some of the most recognisable sculptures of the Italian Renaissance, the V&A is opening its newly refurbished Italian Cast Court. Highlights of the court include the infamous cast of Michelangelo’s David, the Gates of Paradise at Florence Cathedral, and a cast of Jacopo della Quercia’s great arch from the Basilica of San Petronio, Bologna. The two galleries featuring the cast court are the most popular in the museum and allow visitors from all over the world to admire these striking pieces of art in their original form. Italian Cast Court, opening 29 November vam.ac.uk
Start Your Engines Calling all motor enthusiasts; the annual Veteran Car Run is upon us once again. As the world’s longest running motor celebration, car buffs from all over the country congregate for this special event with 500 pre-1905 manufactured vehicles taking part in the 60-mile journey from Hyde Park to the seafront in the Sussex resort of Brighton. The run takes place on the first Sunday of November each year and is a tribute to the Emancipation Run of 14 November 1896 which celebrated the Locomotives on the Highway Act. Whether you're a collector of fine cars or simply like to look at them, the event welcomes participants and spectators alike. 2 November veterancarrun.com
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Plain Sailing Cast of a pulpit from Pisa Cathedral by Giovanni Pisano c.1865 © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Opera for a Cause Bringing an opportunity to help with educational projects in South Africa to your doorstep, Cadogan Hall will be hosting a fabulous Night at the Opera gala evening on Tuesday 4 November in which proceeds will benefit three chosen charities: Breadline Africa, Rhodes University Trust UK and Amazwi Omzansi Africa. The evening’s operatic highlights will include South African baritone Njabulo Madlala and pianist Ben Schoeman among an array of talented opera singers performing favourites from The Barber of Seville, La Traviata, La Bohème, and many more. Enjoy drinks during the interval and a short auction of fantastic prizes.
The team behind the Prime Central London estate agency W.A.Ellis spent a Sunday afternoon last month on the Thames to raise funds for The Octavia Appeal. After paddling a half marathon from Teddington Lock to Chelsea Wharf they managed to raise a remarkable £6,000 for the charity. Caroline Copland, marketing director at W.A.Ellis, said: "Every stroke was worth it, of course, and we’re pleased to have achieved our fundraising target." The Octavia Appeal is the paediatric arm of The Friends of Royal Brompton Hospital, an independent charity which raises funds for the UK’s largest heart and lung centre. The money raised by the W.A.Ellis team's sterling efforts is funding sensory art work and decor in the new paediatric high dependency unit. W.A.Ellis, 174 Brompton Rd, SW3 1HP; waellis.com Donate at: justgiving.com/waellisoctaviapaddleboard
Tuesday 4 November Reception 6.30-7.30pm Concert 7.30-10pm Standard tickets £45 and £25 www.codoganhall.com
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Sing your Heart Out On Monday 17 November, the Royal Albert Hall will show three high-definition screenings of the award-winning animation Frozen in order for a group of children, mainly pupils from the Tri-Borough Music Hub, to sing along to the film on stage. And the fun is not reserved just for the children as the lyrics will also be projected on screen with a bouncing snowflake to encourage the audience to join in the singalong. Make sure you warm up first! Frozen, 17 November Screening times: 2pm, 5:15pm and 8:45pm Tickets: £14.74-£28 royalalberthall.com
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Laura Smith, Glass - Coral Form V, £200 Photography: Shannon Toft
In the Hood Explore the funky side of art with the world premiere solo show of graffiti-style artist Elmo Hood at Walton Fine Arts Gallery. Hood has taken the art world by surprise with his fresh take on modern portraiture, infusing freestyle graffiti with stencil & spray techniques, made popular by artists such as Banksy and Nick Walker. Painting Winston Churchill on an original WW2 Union Jack flag is a testament to his often risqué choices which have clearly paid off, as Hood is now a prominent player on the graffiti scene. Until 4 November waltonfineart.com
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Bespoke Finds Jumpstart your holiday shopping with this year’s Handmade in Britain Contemporary Crafts & Design Fair at the Chelsea Old Town Hall. Focusing on UK-based designers, the show is a refreshing alternative to more ubiquitous gifts found on the high street and offers a place to find unique, one-of-a-kind items or even personally commissioned pieces. From glass work and textiles to luxury knitwear and scarves, the crafts displayed will showcase the meaning of innovative craftsmanship with a rich selection in form and style accommodating a variety of artistic tastes. Have a chat with the designers to find out about the inspirations behind their work. Handmade in Britain 14: The Contemporary Crafts & Design Fair, 14-16 November Chelsea Old Town Hall handmadeinbritain.co.uk
From ballet to hip-hop, from classics to modern, the Dance Proms will have something for every taste at the gala performance. Since launching in 2011, the Dance Proms, held at the Royal Albert Hall, have been a great success in unifying dance communities while celebrating the art in all its forms. The event is a partnership project between three of the world’s leading dance training and awarding bodies: the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, the International Dance Teacher’s Association and the Royal Academy of Dance. This November will bring hundreds of the most talented young dancers from all over the world to perform an original piece of choreography that is not to be missed. The Dance Proms, Sunday 2 November, Royal Albert Hall royalalberthall.com
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Bright Spark After more than a year as director of The Kensington & Chelsea Foundation, an organisation committed to resolving deprivation within the Royal Borough, Olivia Sharpe meets Diana Spiegelberg to discover more about her experiences thus far The Kensington & Chelsea Foundation has had an extremely busy year. Set up in 2008 as a means of linking local residents and businesses to the 400 charities involved in tackling the extreme deprivation within the Royal Borough, last year it raised a record amount (more than £550,000), thereby enabling it to launch key campaigns in 2014, including Summer Sparks and Winter Warmth, among other things. Since joining as director in 2013, it has been the task of Diana Spiegelberg to spearhead these initiatives and, after meeting her, it seems clear her involvement has been crucial. Diana acknowledges that her background working for a live music producer called Serious might appear at odds with her new role but they do in fact have similarities. “We would go into community groups, schools and youth clubs to encourage musicians to participate in community-based projects. I’ve always enjoyed working with a mixture of organisations so when I saw the job advertised, it definitely piqued my interest.” Living in Shepherd’s Bush, Diana was already aware of the huge contrasts in living situations of residents in the borough but admits she has a far better idea now. “I did have a sense that things were not always as they seemed. People see the area as incredibly glamorous and you often read about the mega wealth but when you hear the statistics it’s a different story in many places.” Looking at
the figures, they are without question staggering, reading as follows: 41 per cent of children are living in poverty in the four most northern wards of the Royal Borough; unemployment in North Kensington is double the national average; 62 per cent of residents over the age of 65 live alone (the highest proportion in the UK); and life expectancy in some North Kensington wards is 12 years less than in Chelsea. For Diana, the most important thing at the moment is getting local businesses to understand these statistics in order to rally their support. So the foundation, together with the Volunteer Centre, has launched an official corporate engagement programme, called Business & Community Together, to target its corporate partners. The programme encourages businesses to strengthen the local community by contributing their time, skills and resources. Online discount site Wowcher, for instance, was particularly keen to get more involved so recently paid a visit to the mental health charity SMART, where they helped to renovate part of its garden which had fallen into disuse. Along with this, the foundation’s Summer Sparks campaign, set up last May as a means to provide more than 475 young people from low income families with opportunities to develop skills over the summer holidays, couldn’t have happened without the support of local businesses such as KX Gym, WA Ellis and Sophie’s
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Steakhouse, to name a few. Summer Sparks is supported by high-profile ambassadors, including actress Julie Christie, actor Colin Salmon and creator of children’s TV series Rastamouse, Michael De Souza. After realising Michael was a local and with small children of her own who are fanatical about Rastamouse, Diana felt he would be the perfect ambassador and so sought him out. “When Michael met the children at the Venture Centre, it was so much fun seeing their reaction but the nicest thing of all was reintroducing him to the area he grew up in.” Local
In the four most northern wards of the Royal Borough 41 per cent of children are living in poverty schools have also backed the campaign; Wetherby School, for example, organised a no uniform day and Pembridge Hall arranged a fun run. And yet, Diana believes the foundation still has a long way to go before people fully realise the inequalities that exist. “Only the other day a woman came up to me and expressed her amazement at how close one of the community centres was to her home,” she remarks. People often criticise London for no longer having a sense of community but the director believes this isn’t always the case in the Royal Borough, as highlighted by the number of people wanting to get involved with the foundation. For instance, Diana tells me a story of a young man (who shall remain anonymous) currently studying medicine at Imperial College who recently gave a talk whereby he credited his academic achievements to two supplementary schools he attended in the borough. There are more than 20 such schools in the area offering students extra tuition outside of school hours and in order to express his gratitude to the
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Somali Women’s Association’s Supplementary School, he goes back every Saturday to volunteer as a teacher. This month is a particularly hectic one for the foundation as it gets ready for its annual celebration on 4 November; held at Sunbeam Studios, the event will be attended by local supporters, charities and businesses. The director and her team are also full steam ahead with their latest initiative, the Winter Warmth campaign, which officially launches on 25 November after having been building successfully over the past four years. With fuel poverty among the elderly being a massive local issue (in 2012, more than 40 elderly people in the area died from cold-related illnesses), this is a most worthwhile cause. The director’s ultimate goal is for everyone in the local area to recognise the foundation and its work. “One of the best experiences of life here is being able to open people’s eyes to a broader perspective on their community. There is an amazing community spirit here; you may have to dig a little deeper or invest a little more time to broaden your horizons but I genuinely believe everybody’s life is richer for doing just that.” The Kensington and Chelsea Foundation 020 7229 5499; thekandcfoundation.com team@thekandcfoundation.com
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Houses That Feel like Homes
From left/ 18th century Spanish oak carver chair; 19th century Italian candlesticks
Josephine Ryan knows exactly how to style a room to suit her customers’ tastes as the amazing array of furnishings, works of art and accessories testifies in her eponymous Chelsea shop. Her sense of style is so sought after that Josephine’s books on the subject have become bibles to both interior designers and individual homemakers. As the nights darken and we light up comforting fires, I decided this would be just the right time to choose my favourite pieces from her new stock; pieces that would make a house feel like an ideal home in winter. Cold days invite thoughts of hot, satisfying lunches and there is no more impressive way to serve a roast than from a handsome carver such as Josephine’s 18th century Spanish version that has been smartly reupholstered. To enhance the dining table, this pair of 19th century silver, Italian candlesticks, with flickering candle flames, will inject quality and gentle light into the room. Then, as the soothing food and wine take their effect, a drop-end sofa will prove irresistible for reclining with the latest issue of The Kensington & Chelsea Magazine. Finally, as light fades and another log is added to the glowing fire, the sofa will convert to an elegant bed, providing the perfect way to round off a wonderful winter’s day. josephineryanantiques.co.uk
with Neville Brody, Professor and Dean of the School of Communication, Royal College of Art Q: Graphic art features strongly in the RCA’s history; is this exhibition one of many that you have devoted to it? A: The RCA has been at the forefront of all major developments in modern graphic communication. Indeed, we’ve called our forthcoming exhibition after the first ever exhibition of graphic design, which took place at the Royal College of Art in 1963. Of course, every year a new cohort of immensely talented young graphic designers graduates from the RCA and you can view their work at our annual graduate show in June. Above and beyond this however, our forthcoming exhibition will offer an overview of the art as it grew and developed.
Q: Will examples of their work be included in this exhibition? A: Indeed they will. But the exhibition will also feature original, rarely seen works from the RCA archive, including designs made at the College by RCA alumni who have gone on to become leading practitioners. These exhibits include RCA Film Society posters, the infamous student magazine Ark, stamps commissioned for the Royal Mail, typographic experiments, the rise of interest amongst students (and staff) in social issues such as sustainability and consumerism, and early examples from pioneers of digital design and print.
Q: Are any of the alumni from your School of Graphic Design well known to the public? A: I’m sure they are! The School taught some of the most recognisable names in the profession – amongst them Alan Fletcher, Ridley Scott, David Gentleman and Len Deighton. Even if you have no knowledge of the designers themselves by name, their work is instantly recognisable – for example John Pasche’s iconic Rolling Stones’ lips logo or Storm Thorgerson’s
Q: Can we buy any of the exhibits? A: While there won’t be any work available for sale in this exhibition, we know that appetites will be whetted. Graphic design is hugely collectable (both in terms of a financial investment and the sheer joy obtained by possessing something truly beautiful) and the very best advice we can give visitors is “pop some time around the end of June 2015 into your diary and come and see the work by the
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class of 2015.” Perhaps we’ll be asking you to loan work to GraphicsRCA in 2063… GraphicsRCA: Fifty Years 5 November – 22 December; graphics50.rca.ac.uk
Gill Bradley, RCA Party poster, 1982
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Olympia Lights Up Ensuring that winter is anything but dull is Olympia’s annual Winter Art & Antiques Fair; its top quality, gleaming artefacts will have all our eyes popping with excitement. Fair Director Mary Claire Boyd has garnered specialists across 32 disciplines to create what she describes as “a truly eclectic mix of pieces for sale beyond what you might imagine any antique fair could sell”. The objects will arrive at Olympia from across the globe and include Warhol prints, Lalique glass, Asprey cocktail shakers, 18th century oak dressers, 1950s Cartier earrings and 17th century painted portraits. Equally exciting will be a George III silver tea caddy (Mary Cook Antiques); Dame Laura Knight’s The Curtain Call (Walker Galleries); a William De Morgan vase, c. 1880 (Kinghams Art Pottery) and a Banksy rendition on canvas of that most lovable of furry friends, Winnie the Pooh (Haynes Fine Art). Ensuring that all these items and more are fully enjoyed will be art consultant Vanessa Curry’s daily tours of the Fair, plus an enticing range of lectures by acclaimed specialists. Winter Olympia Art & Antiques Fair, 3-9 November olympia-antiques.com
Sleek, tubular steel combined with swirling, beautiful Venetian glass arms, and topped by elegant, cone-shaped fabric shades, transform the traditional chandelier into the most desirable of modern light fittings. This sculptural-looking chandelier is among many new light pieces at Christopher Wray’s famous shop on the King’s Road. Available in three sizes (6, 8 or 12 lights), it can be combined with matching wall lights to produce a harmonious but striking style of lighting in any environment, domestic or corporate. The steel sections come in three finishes and the simple, modern shades are available in a plain or crushed fabric across five colour options. And, to ensure that this light fitting really will satisfy all modern day requirements, it has the clever and discreet addition of a spotlight at the base of its central tube – perfect, as far as I’m concerned, for drawing attention to a fabulous work of art. Labella chandelier; christopherwray.com
Clockwise from top/ William De Morgan vase; The Curtain Call, Dame Laura Knight; Winnie the Pooh, 2013, Banksy
AUCTIONS: MOST WANTED East Comes to West Ken Arthur Millner is one of the distinguished specialists at the burgeoning West Kensington auction house known as – and located at – 25 Blythe Road. He has written and lectured extensively on the subjects of Indian and Islamic art (a new book is about to be published) and his great expertise and reputation has resulted in another exciting range of artefacts being presented for auction. This will take place as an online only auction, spanning almost 400 lots of Islamic, Indian, Himalayan and South-East Asian origin. They will include a large selection of Hindu and Jain bronzes from a private collection, as well as fine quality Himalayan paintings and bronzes, fascinating Indian miniature paintings and Islamic ceramics and metal work. Of special interest will be a Jain bronze shrine (dated Samvat 1552/AD 1496) featuring a Tirthankara figure on a lion throne covered by a canopy supported by elephants (est. £1,500-£2,500); a fifth/sixth century Gupta terracotta fragmentary female bust from Central India (£2,000-3,000); and a Mughal ivory inlaid travelling cabinet, c.1700, from Western India, (£8,000-£12,000). Islamic, Indian, Himalayan and South-East Asian Works of Art Viewing online from 27 October Right/ Gupta Online auction: 3-6 November terracotta female bust Viewing at 25 Blythe Road: 2-6 November 25blytheroad.com
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Only Connect Annabel Harrison meets Kate Gordon, founder of the popular London Art Studies lecture series, to find out why we could all benefit from opening our minds to cultural delights this autumn
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“LEARNING KEEPS YOU young, passionate and engaged. Why wouldn’t you want to be those three things?” I can’t disagree with Kate Gordon’s words here; my active grandmother, who is firing on all cylinders, is a constant source of inspiration to me on this front, Photography: Polly Hamm-French engaging weekly in competitive bouts of bridge and golf, and reading voraciously about all manner of topics. Just because you’re older certainly does not mean you have to slow down or allow your brain to switch off. Spending time in the company of Kate provides a similar level of inspiration; the founder of London Art Studies is very enthusiastic about the merits of lifelong learning. “One of the great joys in life is to be able to continue to learn. The brain needs to be stimulated and you need to be passionate about something. The most attractive people, and those who are most fun to be with, are engaged, and learning and doing and seeing.” Kate practises what she preaches; London Art Studies (LAS) is her first business venture and with this comes an onslaught of learning, and not just about art. “I was saying recently that I didn’t realise quite how relevant my degree was until I set up my own business. I read Russian and English at university and yet I’m staggered, today, by how much I learnt about running a business there without even realising it. You have to make the decisions to drive the business forward, about appropriate collaborations, and who to hire – and fire – as well as deciding between the urgent and the important.” This business, LAS, is an interesting concept, and one that has been welcomed with open arms by Londoners in the two and a half years since its launch. The motto is ‘connecting through culture’ and Kate aims to provide short, fun, informative courses about art – “usually accompanied by great food and wine”. Classes are limited to 16 students and the social element is almost as important as the education itself, Kate explains (which should appeal to those who are envisaging a silent room, a strict teacher and overly-keen pupils). However, thanks to the calibre of lecturers and high academic standards, it becomes “the kind of learning you wish you’d done in school. If you have the smallest amount of interest in art, you will learn. If you have a great deal of knowledge, you will learn. Our lecturers pitch it at both levels and it does work”. Kate adds that one student described LAS as ‘a spa for the mind’ because “she’d rather be in class for a day learning things and meeting people than lying on a massage table. For her life it suits her better to get an energy boost from learning”.
This sounds like something Kate herself would agree with. Before setting up LAS, she worked at Sotheby’s and as a television arts producer for CNN on The Art Club. “The time at CNN taught me the most about loving the work you do. I couldn’t wait to get to the office some mornings, and loved discovering both new artists and some very bizarre ideas. We did a piece on a man whose wife painted one of the world’s great paintings on his chest every morning; it was the only time I’d ever seen this seasoned cameraman’s footage shake, as he was laughing so hard! As a TV producer, it’s important to be organised and curious. I’d say both of these were key factors in setting up London Art Studies.” I thoroughly enjoy speaking to Kate. We digress repeatedly from my interview questions and art-related topics, happily losing ourselves in discussions about the perils of being an adolescent, our favourite teen movies, Greek sarcophagi, the Scottish referendum, orators (notably, Obama, Hitler and Cicero), Homeland
At London Art Studies, whether “you have the smallest amount of interest in art or a great deal of knowledge, you will learn” and The Great British Bake Off. This increases my conviction that an LAS course would definitely not be a staid, dry experience, especially when one considers the term schedule and the wide range of topics covered. “I’m particularly looking forward to Best of British: From Bloomsbury to Bacon,” says Kate, “and we round off the season with Great Tarts in Art: High Culture and the World’s Oldest Profession which always sells out as soon as the schedule appears. I wasn’t expecting it to be quite so salacious!” Kate personally selects all the LAS lecturers and most come recommended by other lecturers, as well as from Kate’s time spent heading up the Public Programmes Department at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, where she was “fortunate to hear a wide variety of speakers. We currently have lecturers from Sotheby’s, Christie’s, both Tate Galleries, the ICA, the RCA and the National Gallery on our books. I’m still looking, though, for a great furniture lecturer, and to expand our jewellery team. We were incredibly fortunate that Joanna Hardy [Sotheby’s, BBC Antiques Roadshow] was, and continues to be, our main jewellery lecturer.” One comment that Kate makes, after I express a preference for classical art over contemporary, stays with me long after we part ways. “Someone said to me:
Opposite page, clockwise from top left / How to Blow up Two Heads at Once (Ladies), 2006, Shonibare, Yinka (b.1962) / Davis Museum and Cultural Center, Wellesley College, MA, USA / Museum purchase with funds provided by Wellesley College Friends of Art / Bridgeman Images; The Kiss, 1907-08, Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) / Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria / Bridgeman Images; Olympia, 1863, Edouard Manet (1832-83) / Musee d’Orsay, Paris, France / Giraudon / Bridgeman Images; Self Portrait with Two Circles, c. 1665-9, Rembrandt, Kenwood House, The Iveagh Bequest, English Heritage, London © English Heritage
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‘All art was contemporary once’.” Of course this is true but I hadn’t kept this at the forefront of my mind and it has already allowed me to consider modern art with fresh eyes. Kate has been surprised to see its connections with the past, again and again: “We have a terrific course with Ben Street who traces the links between the Old Masters and today’s Contemporary Art.” She references the Diptych of Federica da Montefeltro and Battista Sforza, 1474 by Piero della Francesca and Félix González-Torres’ Untitled (Perfect Lovers) from 1991. Our capital city is undoubtedly a big source of inspiration for Kate – “there’s so much to see and do in London right now, and people are hungry to learn” – and despite a soft, refined American accent, she has lived in London since the age of four. “It feels like home to me. I go to Holland Park Avenue every Friday afternoon to do the weekend shop; I stock up at Lidgate’s, at Michanicou Brothers, Speck Delicatessen and Jeroboam’s and then
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finish over at & Clarke’s on Campden Street. If there’s time, I’ll also wander into Daunt’s to see what’s new. I’m often to be found in Hyde Park on a Saturday morning and may stop at the Serpentine Galleries. There’s also Holland Park (where I grew up) and am looking forward enormously to seeing what they’re going to do with the new Design Museum there. The V&A is a particular favourite and I think that the Horst exhibition [running until 4 January 2015] is one of the best of the year.” The V&A is also a local favourite of mine and I am looking forward to attending an LAS lecture to confirm what I already suspect; that it would be a most satisfying use of my time and rather more engaging than art classes at school. londonartstudies.com
Clockwise from top / Photo released by Sotheby’s New York of Andy Warhol’s Orange Marilyn, a silkscreen painting made in 1964 and based on a 1952 publicity still of Marilyn Monroe / AFP/AFP/Getty Images; Details of Renaissance Paintings: One Plate, 1984, Andy Warhol (1928-87) / Private Collection / © Christie’s Images / Bridgeman Images; Whitney Museum hosts press preview for Jeff Koons retrospective / Photography: Andrew Burton/Getty Images
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Pop Art emerged as an innovative movement in the 1950s, finally propelling artists like Peter Blake and Andy Warhol to great fame. The Saatchi Gallery demonstrates that it was remarkable not just because of its popularity but because of its enduring, global reach. Carol Cordrey reports
It became popular because its range of art forms utilised vibrant, realistic, mass-media imagery that spanned magazine advertisements, posters, soup tins, pin-ups and comics. That subject matter made it less elitist than traditional art, but it was also cheerful and comprehensible to vast swathes of the American and British public. It was embraced as a departure from postwar dreariness and unclear forms of artistic Expressionism. Other parts of the world welcomed Pop Art too and, across the decades, it has continued to inspire artists as this very large exhibition of 256 works undoubtedly shows. Works have come from China, the former Soviet Union, the UK and, of course, America, thus providing us with not just a comprehensive survey of Pop Art’s legacy but also a fascinating comparison of what the exhibition title aptly describes as East meets West. The artworks meet under the umbrella of Post Pop but have travelled from disparate political and social backgrounds, thereby offering a wonderful record of a world that has seen East-West relationships oscillate between happy and hostile, controlled and consumer-led. During that time, the choice of materials available to artists differed enormously. However, such highly creative people used their heads as much as their hands to communicate with the public and bypass government strictures. As a result, we see Western artists employed imagery from mass consumerism and popular culture, whilst those working under the rigid control of Soviet Union and Chinese regimes had to use the iconography and vocabulary of Socialist Realism for their own means. Despite those fundamentally different artistic breeding grounds, another common denominator for this exhibition is the way in which artists have used various types of posters, advertising, images of famous figures, financial and patriotic motifs to either support or subvert
ideologies. The works themselves are visually magnetic but, intellectually, they make us stand back and question the huge importance in the West of fashion, man-made objects, individuality and the cult of celebrity compared to Eastern idealisation of the State, conformity, pomp and community, latterly succeeded by a new form of devotion to luxury and financial gain. One example is Encased – Three Rows by American Jeff Koons, a plastic display case of three columns of basketballs that the artist assembled as an art form to present the same kind of mass appeal as that which encased religious relics of the Renaissance. From China’s Wang Guangyi, on the other hand, we have Great Criticism: Benetton which links the popular aesthetics of the Cultural Revolution to those of American popular culture, and they combine as a critique of modern Chinese consumerism. Another example which shines a crystal clear mirror on the cultures and hero worship of the East and the West is Leonid Sokov’s Two Profiles (Stalin and Marilyn). It is so brilliant and so succinct a piece of thought-provoking visual art that need I say more? I suggest you visit and judge for yourself. Post Pop: East Meets West 26 November – 23 February saatchigallery.com
Above, from left/ Two Profiles (Stalin and Marilyn), 1989 © Leonid Sokov / image courtesy of Vladimir Antonichuk, Moscow; Great Criticism: Benetton, 1992 © Wang Guangyi, 1992, image courtesy of the artist; Encased - Three Rows, 1983-1993/98, Jeff Koons, glass, plastic, steel, basketballs © Jeff Koons / image courtesy of Private Collection, London Opposite/ Elvis Presley, 1981, Keith Haring, © Keith Haring Foundation, 1981
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History in the Making Since it was created in 1896, the LV monogram has become a universally recognised symbol of the Louis Vuitton house, not to mention of timeless luxury and craftsmanship. While it has featured on countless different materials and styles of leather goods, the pattern itself has altered little, except in 2001 when graffiti artist Stephen Sprouse deconstructed its traditional image. Since then, artists have continued to give their own subversive interpretations, thus proving its cult status in the 21st century. For 2014, Louis Vuitton has called upon six leading design figures – Karl Lagerfeld, Frank Gehry, Cindy Sherman, Marc Newson, Christian Louboutin and Rei Kawakubo – to create their own versions in tribute to the monogram. From Kawakubo’s holey bag to Crawford’s stickered trunk, each tells a unique story. icons.louisvuitton.com
Cindy Sherman and Louis Vuitton Studio in a Trunk POA (limited edition of 25 pieces, numbered)
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Call On Beck After months of anticipation, the wait is finally over. British fashion designer Victoria Beckham has opened her first UK store on Mayfair’s Dover Street and it is every bit as chic and polished as the designer, who enlisted the help of renowned architect Farshid Moussavi to design the 6,040 square foot, three-storey retail space. Reflecting the contemporary brand’s sleek and simple aesthetic, it features a minimal design with mirrored stainless steel counters, bottle green glass fitting rooms and a concrete stairway. It houses Beckham’s personal edit of A/W14 collections across ready-towear, Victoria, Victoria Beckham, eyewear, denim and accessories, as well as a newly launched range of small leather goods. Well-known for her signature oversized eyewear, an exclusive style has also been created in tribute to the new store; the Classic Aviator in Air Force Sky Blue. Victoria Beckham has officially landed. Victoria Beckham, 36 Dover Street victoriabeckham.com
HER STYLE By olivia sharpe
Military Service Burberry has dug deep into its archives and revealed a series of images capturing its iconic trench coat to celebrate its centenary this November. The first prototype of the classic wardrobe staple was created in 1879 by Thomas Burberry and was then adapted in 1914 at the request of the British military so that it could be worn to protect officers from the wind and rain in the trenches. It has since evolved into a symbol of timeless British style and an essential fashion item worn by celebrities, Hollywood actors and royalty alike. The famous lightweight fabric, known as gabardine, is still used today by the team of experts in Castleford who employ 100 highly skilled processes to make the coats, including stitching that is unique to the British fashion house. uk.burberry.com
Journey of a Dress Like the Saint Laurent black tuxedo jacket and the Burberry trench coat, DVF’s wrap dress, first created in 1972, has become an iconic wardrobe staple that will no doubt continue to stand the test of time, reinvented season after season. This month sees the American designer and inspirational businesswoman travelling to London to discuss how she went about building her global luxury lifestyle brand in an exclusive talk entitled Diane Von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress, being held at the V&A. Book tickets now. Thursday 6 November, 1.30-2.20pm Diane Von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress, in association with Rizzoli vam.ac.uk Right / Photography: Ovidiu Hrubaru / Shutterstock.com
Eye Candy To celebrate the opening of its newly renovated New Bond Street townhouse, Jimmy Choo has created a limited edition version of its signature Candy bag. It playfully calls upon the brand’s London roots with an iconic British red phone box design on the front, while the compact size and acrylic finish make it the perfect night out essential. The new store, designed by David Collins Studio, heralds the first Jimmy Choo townhouse in London and encompasses the brand’s footwear, eyewear, small leather goods and soft accessories collections. There is also a dedicated area for the recently launched made-to-measure service, along with a VIP room and champagne bar. Step into Choo world. Jimmy Choo, 27 New Bond Street jimmychoo.com
Ski in, Ski Out Don’t let your expert skiing skills be let down by your less than elegant apparel this winter. As of 29 October, online shopping site Matches Fashion will have everything you need to ensure you are ski-chic both on and off the slopes with the launch of its dedicated SKI Studio, featuring luxury ready-to-wear, technical outerwear and accessories. Top designers including Fendi, Moncler, Lacroix and Sorel will be available, along with exclusive capsule collections and key selections from RTW collections.
In the Volt British fashion house Chloé has partnered with innovative contemporary arts organisation Studio Voltaire to create a limited edition ready-to-wear collection that will be on sale at the new Mayfair pop-up shop this November, as well as online at net-a-porter.com. For the collection, Chloé’s creative director Clare Waight Keller commissioned three female artists – Cao Fei, Karen Kilimnik and Jenny Saville – to create bespoke pieces, proceeds for which will go towards the Studio’s fundraising initiative for artists and public programmes. The pop-up event marks 20 years of Studio Voltaire’s support of artists and it has commissioned other collaborations between artists and fashion designers in celebration, including: Christopher Shannon and Leslie Winer; Simone Rocha and Kim Gordon, and Roksanda Ilincic and Eva Rothschild. 12 November – 20 December House of Voltaire, 39-40 Albemarle Street studiovoltaire.org; net-a-porter.com
SKI Studio, from 29 October matchesfashion.com
New to the Borough
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Temperley London has launched its first pop-up shop on none other than the Royal Borough’s King’s Road. Having officially opened its doors on 1 October, the temporary store will remain here in Chelsea until February 2015 and it is currently housing a special edit of the British fashion brand’s Fall and Winter collections. Make sure to pay it a visit before it closes to stock up on chic knits and sleek coats.
Caroline Gardner has been delighting her clients with her affordable but beautifully designed greeting cards and stationery since 1993 and now for the first time, the designer has opened two standalone stores in Marylebone and Chelsea. The King’s Road boutique will not only house Gardner’s signature collections but also a selection of leather handbags, silk scarves, cushions, jewellery, glassware and ceramics. Pop in for Christmas gifting inspiration.
Temperley Pop-up shop Until February 2015 33 King’s Road, SW3 4LX temperleylondon.com
Caroline Gardner, 182 King’s Road, SW3 5XP carolinegardner.com
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is coming With cooler temperatures comes the need to wrap up rather warmer; cosy white knits, black boots and smart slate-grey coats tick all the boxes Photographer:
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Oversized compact-wool coat, £620, Carven, 85 Pelham Street; Black plait dress, £175, Paul by Paul Smith, 9 Albemarle Street; Saxon boots, £239, SENSO at Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge; Roulette flip ring, £1,000, Boodles, 1 Sloane Street
Pencil skirt, £240, Jonathan Simkhai, shopbop.com; Blazer vest, £360, Atea Oceanie, ateaoceanie.com; Velvet clutch, £285, Wilbur & Gussie, wilburandgussie.com; Sticker earrings, £2,517, Shamballa Jewels, Harrods Fine Jewellery Room; Bracelet, £261, CARAT* 19 The Market, The Piazza
Merino wool embroidered knit jumper, £825, Pringle Of Scotland, pringlescotland.com; Tadley skirt, £310, Belstaff, 135-137 New Bond Street; Black patent leather ankle boots, £575, Casadei, casadei.com; Bathurst shoulder bag, £850, Anya Hindmarch, 157-158 Sloane Street; Hook earrings, £10,342, Shamballa Jewels, as before
Cashmere sleeveless knit top, £295, Pringle Of Scotland, as before; Truna pants, £335, Escada, uk.escada.com; Costello leather loafers, £300, Paul Smith, as before; Stud earrings, £193, CARAT*, as before
Wool coat, £225, Cos, cosstores.com; Bianca top, £195, Rag & Bone, 13-14 Sloane Square; Hook earrings, £10,341, Shamballa Jewels, as before
Shawl collar jacket, £850, Burberry, 21-23 New Bond Street; Shirt, £210, Cacharel at Colibri, colibrifashion.com; Skirt, £298, Madeleine Thompson at Viola, 25 Connaught Street; Ring, £242, CARAT*, as before
Wool blend coat, £390, Paul by Paul Smith, as before; Foresta flat calf boots, £995, Christian Louboutin, 17 Mount Street; Felt hat, £180, and dogtooth print zip top, £495, both Stella McCartney London, 30 Bruton Street; Pearl ring, £242, and stud earrings, £193, CARAT*, as before Model: Caroline Rausch @ Storm Digital Assistant: Kevin Baker Stylist's assistant: Courtney Robinson Make-up: Katie Pettigrew using Chanel Sublimage L'Essence & Christmas 2014 Hair: Katie Pettigrew using Paul Mitchell
Countryside Chic
Fix Up, Look Sharp
With the hunting season well underway, trips to the countryside during the autumn months become a frequent occurrence. With Irish brand Dubarry’s Galway boot featuring waterproof leather, DryFast-DrySoft technology and Gore-Tex lining, you can hunt and trek to your heart’s content without the worry of your feet getting wet and cold. Available in black, brown and the signature walnut colour, we recommend you pair them with a casual jacket and polo for that countryside chic look. The boot is also available in Extrafit to cater for the wider calf muscle, in addition to an extra width fitting.
Looking sharp is the name of the game, whether with a casual leather bomber or a slick threepiece suit. Taking a militaristic approach to its A/W14 collection, Gieves & Hawkes reveals a masculine, urban interpretation of the modern British gentleman. Key colours include khaki, olive and navy and there’s a strong focus on precise tailoring. Tweed, twill and country check have been redesigned for a more graphic palette and rich fabrics such as velvet, cashmere and alpaca are heavily utilised. The coat rules this season and has therefore been reimagined in a variety of styles, from a reworked Admiral’s boat cloak to an officer’s belted greycoat. gievesandhawkes.com
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HIS STYLE By liane nelson
Tailored to a Tee Every man knows the importance of a properly fitted suit, and none more so than bespoke tailor Thom Sweeney. After the successful introduction of its ready-to-wear collection exclusively for online luxury website Mr Porter, this autumn sees the opening of Thom Sweeney’s first ready-to-wear and madeto-measure store in Mayfair, blending individuality with a luxury aesthetic of modern tailoring. The collection comprises 20 pieces which Thom Sweeney deem essential for any tailored wardrobe, including both structured and unstructured cuts for work and play. Finishing touches such as ties, pocket squares, shirts, and knitwear complete the sophisticated look. thomsweeney.co.uk
It’s a Man’s World There was once a time when a man indulging in regular spa treatments was considered the most unmanly of activities. Not anymore. To prove this, The Bulgari Hotel has launched a new spa package that caters for men and only men. Designed for the ‘modern man’, the menu includes shaving and barbering as well as facial and body treatments. And just in case he wants to reassert his masculinity after the Gentleman’s Signature Experience which involves a hair trim, style and wet shave in the old school barber’s shop, there is also an Edward Sahakian Cigar Shop and Sample Lounge where men can go and sample the top class cigars available with guidance from the on-hand expert sommelier, and enjoy a much-needed drink after their pampering experience. The Bulgari, 171 Knightsbridge, SW7 1DW bulgarihotels.com/london
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OUTSIDE THE BOX
Nothing says ‘Christmas is coming’ quite like a room filled with the intoxicating smell of winter spices, and spicy clove, cherry and zesty orange blossom are key aromas in Jo Malone’s new Christmas collection, A Frosted Fantasy. The range includes cologne, handwash, body crème and body wash, all of which are available in enticing scents such as Blackberry & Bay, Peony & Blush, and Lime, Basil & Mandarin. When you purchase two or more products from Jo Malone you’ll also receive an exclusive illustrated Harrods box which pays tribute to the department store’s iconic façade. With so many beautiful-smelling options on offer, you may find it hard to resist buying them all! A Frosted Fantasy by Jo Malone, available from 1 November jomalone.co.uk
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Hannah Lemon meets the ultimate yummy mummies, Maggie Bolger and Rose van Cutsem, who have had great success with their private members clubs for a unique clientele: toddlers I don’t know how parents do it. Finding the time to go to work, do the washing, buy the groceries, cook supper and get a reasonable night’s rest as well as doing their utmost best to be the perfect parent seems nigh on impossible to me. But these are two ladies who appear to have mastered this fine art; Maggie Bolger and Rose van Cutsem have raised four and three kids respectively, and now make a living from helping other parents do the same through their family members club Maggie & Rose. I meet Maggie at the Kensington club (Rose is dropping her son off at nursery; the balancing act in action) who assures me that there is no such thing as perfect parenting. “I’m not an expert, I’m just a mother who went through four different ways of raising children; by the last one it was ‘raise yourself!’” she exclaims. This honest insight into motherhood is what inspired her to create the club. Despite Maggie finding a few parenting groups when she had her first child, they weren’t particularly encouraging. “It involved meetings in Starbucks and church halls but we had to be out by 11.30am because Alcoholics Anonymous was coming in,” she explains,
highlighting that this was a far from ideal experience for first-time mothers. By her fourth child she and her friends had still had no luck in finding the classes they required. “In terms of industries, people stopped caring about the parents,” says Maggie. “There were very bright plastic games aimed at children but no one was thinking about the experience of the parent at the time.” So she set up classes to fill this void in the back of a Kensington mews belonging to the parents of a friend. The classes soon grew too big for the venue so Maggie joined forces with Rose who was running her own company, Busy Kids, to open their first family members club in Kensington in 2007, followed by a larger club in Chiswick last year. Make-believe, art, music, cooking and dance classes are all on the agenda in order to create an expressive and stimulating environment for children aged from 12 months, with drop-off summer classes for ages five to ten in the holidays as well as six-month-old baby classes. There are also meetings and groups with experts for parents who want additional support. Targeting such affluent
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areas has meant membership has increased rapidly, with 450 members at Chiswick and 150 in Kensington. A membership at Chiswick is £875 for the year and at Kensington it’s £190 to £340 per month, depending on the numbers of classes, workshops and guests a family requires. Maggie adds that “the membership is for the children and they are allowed to bring as many adults as they like.” The emphasis of parents being as much part of the learning as the child is highlighted through varied classes. Nibble & Dribble and Cook Up a Story are cooking classes aimed at parents to introduce different recipes into the home such as chickpea tacos, apricot couscous or red pepper mac ‘n’ cheese but which they make together with their children. Make and makebelieve classes are play-based activities, also for both child and parent. “This week the kids made a little tool belt and decorated it for a construction theme,”
The refurbished Kensington club has a treehouse-inspired soft play area and mini brasserie says Maggie. “They had to go to the hardware shop to pick their tools and then they put on high-vis jackets to go to work at a building site with giant Lego and toy towers.” The aim is that parents have the opportunity to get involved with playtime. “As parents you forget to get down and play with your children and create those moments. As a mother it was really hard to get myself into that mentality and I wanted others to get down at that level even if it was just for 45 minutes, when you would as carers become a parent again.” The design and decor of both branches have been keenly thought through. The colour palette of the interior manages to highlight the premise that the venues are creative hubs for adults as well as children. There are no rooms of bright, abrasive primary colours or kitsch stickers on the wall; this is a home from home environment using a harmony of natural colours. Maggie and Rose are even producing the paint and bespoke furniture from the clubs for parents to take away and use for decorating their own homes. The refurbished Kensington club has a treehouseinspired soft play area, a mini brasserie for family lunches and early suppers, art and cooking studios and space for birthday parties. The Chiswick branch offers much the same although it is twice the size and includes a double-decker bus for classes, a roof terrace and a ball pond. The areas have so much on offer that even the dads are signing up. “Dads bring their friends
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to dive into ball ponds,” laughs Maggie. “Originally set up by women and being called Maggie & Rose meant that it has been seen as very much a women’s club but now the dads are saying: “No, no! This is good! But please can we have Top Gear magazine instead of Vogue and GQ?” Rose joins us for the last few minutes having battled her way through heavy Oxfordshire traffic to take her son to his second day at nursery. Looking at them both I can see why the phrase ‘yummy mummy’ was coined. Both are serenely stylish and pretty – no spills or stains on their clothes – and despite keeping an eye on dozens of children running round, Maggie still manages to nimbly strut around in a pair of wedges. These two ladies may insist that they are not perfect parents but to me it appears they have come admirably close. Kensington Club, 58 Pembroke Road, Kensington, W8 6NX Chiswick Club, 1 Essex Place Square, Chiswick High Road, W4 5UJ; maggieandrose.com
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BY liane nelson
Take Cover Providing the interior design industry with beautifully designed textiles, furniture and accessories, Beaumont & Fletcher creates a look that is quintessentially English, combining classic opulence with modern touches. The latest addition to its Couture Fabric collection features Cellini hand embroidery which incorporates beautiful elements such as gold and silver threads, freshwater pearls, crystals and semi-precious stones. From silk velvet to organza sheer, they provide a variety of options to ensure the perfect fit for your home. Finish off a look with the new cushion line, Piet, displaying dramatic geometric patterns reminiscent of Mondrian. Beaumont & Fletcher Showroom 261 Fulham Road, SW3 beaumontandfletcher.com
Show Stopper When in need of a little design inspiration or some expert advice, head to the new McCarron & Co Chelsea showroom. The company’s specialty is blending bespoke furniture into architectural settings, curating aesthetically pleasing spaces that are both stylish and functional, while also embracing new materials and innovative trends. If you have specific ideas in mind, the team can work with your existing colour palette and furniture to ensure that a space is cohesively tailored to your taste. Make sure to pay it a visit. McCarron & Co London Showroom 84 Fulham Road, SW3 mccarronandco.com
Burning in Style
Wake up and Smell the Coffee
Combining top-of-the-line fragrances with world-class craftsmanship, Acqua di Parma has introduced its new Murano candle collection which showcases the time-honoured art of Venetian glassblowing. Displaying elegant geometry and exquisite colour combinations and transparencies, each hand-crafted glass is unique, making these candles a highly original decorative item for your home. The Murano range includes three heavenly fragrances, exclusive to the collection, using topquality raw materials, from bright and floral notes of linden trees to deep notes of mahogany and relaxing undertones of tonka.
Attention all coffee lovers: Villeroy & Boch has released its Caffè Club Peppermint collection in two contemporary styles, both of which have been conveniently designed to fit under standard coffee machines. The high quality porcelain used transports you to a luxurious café without you even having to leave your home and the two Peppermint collections offer a variety of options including coffee mugs, breakfast cups and saucers, espresso cups, and decorative plates.
Acqua di Parma Murano candle, £90 (30 hour burn time); available exclusively at Harrods harrods.com
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Glitz and Glamour This autumn, why not bring a touch of sophistication to your home with Barker and Stonehouse’s latest collection, entitled Opulent Glamour? Offering pieces to transform any home into a contemporary and stylish space, the collection has a range of statement furniture, ornamental items, embellished rugs, chunky throws and accent cushions which provide both comfort and taste. The versatility of materials used within the collection also makes it perfect for both modern and classical settings. barkerandstonehouse.co.uk
Wall to Wall
Specialists in fine quality silk bedding for the past ten years, Gingerlily knows how to make luxe blankets and throws that are ideal for snuggling into on those crisp wintery nights. The delightfully soft 100 per cent silk blankets are light, breathable and naturally hypoallergenic. Available in a variety of colours, the blankets are edged with a matching wide silk band for a modern look, while the throws, finished with fringed edging, are great for accessorising throughout the home.
A chic and quick alternative to paint, wall coverings can transform living spaces. Dedar’s new Rafia & Metallo collection for autumn 2014 fuses traditional elements found in Japanese wall coverings with a touch of contemporary spirit. With a selection of mineral motifs, geometric patterns and warm colour palettes infused with metallic effects, the collection uses top quality materials consisting of jacquard fabrics backed with nonwoven fabrics, making it both high-performing and extremely practical.
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Put to Bed
Red Thread Rugs are a wonderful way to add a fresh accent to any room and German design house JAB Anstoetz has partnered with interior designer Staffan Tollgård on a series of exceptional carpet and rug designs for the Red Thread collection. The artistic rugs, each telling a metaphorical story, incorporate highly detailed designs, which use the latest technology to create multi-layered effects. Using pure silk and 100 per cent New Zealand wool, the rugs are a true testament to form and function. JAB showroom, 17 The Boulevard, SW6 jab.de
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In the Fast
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As she celebrates her tenth anniversary as one of London’s leading interior designers, Olivia Sharpe speaks to Chelsea-based Katharine Pooley about her rise to success “It’s gone really fast. I sometimes feel like I’m on rollerskates,” muses Katharine Pooley, with child-like enthusiasm. Given that this year is the British interior designer’s tenth anniversary, making her a relative stripling in comparison to the rest of the industry, she has certainly fast-tracked her way to the top. Katharine has marked her company’s anniversary with a number of collaborations, the most exciting being that with Fortnum & Mason. After successfully launching the Imperial Hamper for the British institution earlier this year, the designer was then called upon to design a table top and bauble collection for Christmas. Encompassing china, napkins, glasses and coasters, each individual element is a testimony to expert craftsmanship and quality materials – two principles which Katharine ultimately feels unite the two companies. Having always been her “favourite shop in the entire world”, she was honoured to have been given the opportunity to work with the British brand. However, it was important to Katharine that she incorporated her own style which she describes as “fusing contemporary and classical elements” but she soon found this was very much in keeping with Fortnum & Mason’s vision. “Fortnum & Mason has always been quite classical but I think now it’s looking for a slightly more upbeat, younger vision and this is where I came in. I’ve created a beautiful dinner service which is both contemporary and classical;
a combination of the old and the new.” Along with Fortnum & Mason, Katharine recently partnered up with Thai artisans Lotus Arts de Vivre on two collections – Animal Paradise (textile animal sculptures) and Scarab Jewellery. The eclecticism and exoticism of the two collections, which incorporate natural materials and centuries-old techniques, are indicative of the designer’s work, which is renowned for drawing on her extensive travels abroad as inspiration. The insatiable traveller first realised her thirst for adventure when working as an investment banker and living in Bahrain, Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam. Returning to England to pursue her passion for interior design – which she cites as having been present from a very young age (“whenever I was given pocket money I always used to use it to buy something for the
Astonishingly, Katharine has already visited a total of 206 countries (and counting) home,” she says, smiling) – the motivated businesswoman set up shop on Walton Street in 2004 (where she remains to this day) and quickly developed a roster of loyal clients. Living and working in Chelsea, I ask Katharine what first attracted her to the area: “In many ways, it doesn’t really feel like England. After all, there are so many expats living here and it’s such a multi-cultural area that you sometimes feel like you’re in many different countries at once.” Astonishingly, Katharine has visited a total of 206 countries (and counting) which is more than most of us could hope to achieve in a lifetime and considering she is only in her forties, it almost defies belief.
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Far Eastern influences are prevalent in all of Katharine Pooley’s projects which extend across London and in particular, the Royal Borough. If you visit either one of her eponymous boutiques in London or Doha, inside you will find a treasure trove of rare and exquisite objects sourced from around the globe. Evidently a believer in the Oriental philosophy of feng shui, Katharine believes that a sense of calm is essential to any home and in particular, her favourite room in the house; the master bedroom. “Most of my clients require that special place where they can be on their own with their loved one. I have two kids, two dogs and a busy life so the bedroom is the only place my husband and I can go to read a book or watch a film and just chill out. So it has to be really calm.” Although the designer doesn’t have a mental checklist as such, she will always take into account what she believes to be the key factors to designing any home. “Spacing is everything, first of all. It’s also vital that you understand the client’s lifestyle so whether it’s going to be for a family or for a bachelor, for instance. Then there’s lighting and storage, which are crucial.” Working in such an affluent area, the designer has had some crazy requests in her time, from luxury pet spas to a homeowner who has the gravel in his drive washed, but Katharine’s favourite projects are invariably the most understated. “The projects I like doing the most are for families that have only one home. Why? Because they’re normal. I love doing personal touches rather than big developments.” Having already been awarded two prestigious Decorex awards, Katharine’s next step (like so many) is to conquer America. “I want to be regarded as a really good interior designer over there; I think that’s very important.” Nonetheless, Katharine continues to focus on her many projects in the UK, not to mention Asia; she is currently working on a big hotel project in China, a large home in Kuwait and two houses in Doha, as well as a project right on her doorstep in Knightsbridge. Taking all this into account, it’s no wonder that Katharine’s husband says he’s never met anyone quite like his wife when it comes to her level of commitment and hard work. Saying that, the couple do find time to enjoy themselves and have just returned from a trek across the Haute Route; an eight-day excursion involving a hike over the Alps from Zermatt to Switzerland. While this wouldn’t be everyone’s idea of a dream holiday, for Katharine, who has previously summited some of the world’s highest mountains and driven a team of dogs on a sled to the North Pole, nothing could be better. When it comes to living life, her mantra is simple: “I think if you have that confidence and you believe that you can do it then you really can achieve anything in life, can’t you?” Katharine Pooley, 160 Walton Street, SW3 2JL 020 7584 3223; katharinepooley.com
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Katharine Pooley home dressing, private apartment overlooking Kensington Gardens
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Bespoke lighting in the Doha showroom
Living room, The Lancasters
Living room, private apartment overlooking Kensington Gardens
Statement lighting piece handcrafted from porcelain and gold leaf at the entrance of the Doha showroom
British bespoke-made bronze lighting piece, Living room, The Lancasters
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Kids KINGDOM BY annabel harrison
Stateside Style Gigi Brooks was launched earlier this year by British-American Kimberley Green, who now lives with her three children in the UK. After the birth of her son Ralph, Kimberley struggled to find pieces for his nursery that excited her or “felt like a celebration of childhood and imagination” so she created her own; this eventually resulted in a company that was to be a ‘one-stop shop’ of bespoke, luxurious collections of furniture, artworks, interiors, bedding, toys, gifts and clothing that hadn’t previously been available in the UK. Kimberley is inspired by her childhood in a small town in Pennsylvania, which gave her a love of nature and animals, and hours spent wandering through Camden Market and Portobello Road with her mother. She is involved in every stage of the design and production process and the personal touch is apparent; “I want Gigi Brooks to give to others warm memories that are everlasting. Spaces that bring a little slice of heaven and objects that carry heart, no matter where they end up.” gigibrooks.com
Shiverton Hall: The Creeper Last month we showcased creepy sweet treats ahead of Halloween; if your children love to be spooked, buy them Shiverton Hall: The Creeper (£6.99), by actor and author Emerald Fennell. Lead character Arthur Bannister is back for another term at the goosebump-inducing Shiverton Hall. The first eerie event occurs when a burned stranger with dire warnings arrives in the middle of the night and a young boy then disappears, leaving behind only an ancient book as a clue. And to make it all worse, Arthur feels like he’s being watched. These spinechilling tales and creepy characters are bound to captivate children with a vivid imagination.
Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Despite the plummeting temperatures, stock up now on beachwear for your daughter if you’re heading to sunnier climes in half term or at Christmas. We’re pleased to report that one of our favourite local boutiques, Heidi Klein, has launched a swimwear range for girls aged between two and ten, featuring four sets of super-cute and suitably girly swimwear, with matching dresses and vests. Opt for Anneliese or Madeleine if you love the nautical look (stripes and anchor prints), Coco for classic gingham print in red and white and Amelie for pretty pale pink and polka dots. Anxious parents will be reassured to hear that the soft UPF 50+ fabrics used block out 97 per cent of the sun’s harmful rays, making sunshine playtime more relaxing for everyone. Heidi Klein, 257 Pavilion Road, Sloane Square / 174 Westbourne Grove and in Harrods; heidiklein.com
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Snuggle Up Madeleine Thompson is known for her gorgeous cashmere womenswear and, just in time for the cooler autumn weather, she has made her first foray into childrenswear in collaboration with Blue Almonds in South Kensington. Quality across the 20-piece collection is assured on two counts; firstly Maddy has years of expertise in terms of cashmere perfection and secondly, she’s a new mother herself, so very much tuned in to the myriad needs of precious little ones. We love the cosy cream sleeping bag and the chic neutral striped babygro with matching beanie, which is in fact a mini version of the signature Maddy beanie (the original worn by Sienna Miller). Available at the Blue Almonds boutique, 79 Walton Street, SW3 2HP
Ice Rink Canary Wharf is returning for a 17-week season; from 1 November (until 28 February 2015), the rink will welcome groups, families and children aged four and above, every day except Christmas Day. Featuring London’s only skate path, this unique rink leads skaters through fairy-lit trees around Canada Square Park’s iconic ‘Big Blue’ sculpture by British designer Ron Arad. The rink and skate path combined feature almost 1100m2 of ice, making Ice Rink Canary Wharf one of the largest outdoor rinks in the capital. A big viewing terrace allows non-skaters to soak up the atmosphere outdoors, while watching friends and family skating past. We’d suggest sampling the food at the new on-site restaurant and pop-up bar Q on Ice, with winter-inspired cocktails and craft beers too. Visit icerinkcanarywharf.com for information about skating times, tickets and travelling to Canary Wharf
Robin’s Winter Adventure Some of my earliest memories involve the theatre; I might not remember many details about what I saw but I do recall being enthralled. The Pied Piper Theatre Company, founded in 1984, aims to create a similar feeling for 21st century children with Robin’s Winter Adventure, which tells the story of a young boy facing the challenge of moving from his small village to bustling London, with rhythm, rhyme, music, song and puppets. “Theatre, particularly theatre for children, fires the imagination... We should value [it] and take it seriously.” We agree with Lyn Gardner, The Guardian’s theatre critic; book now and delight your children Robin’s Winter Adventure, Chelsea Theatre, Sunday 16 November (at 11am and 2pm). Suitable for children aged 4+. chelseatheatre.org.uk
New Arrivals This month sees the arrival of not one but two of our favourite childrenswear brands in Harrods; Jacadi and Bonpoint. Jacadi’s sweetly innocent offering includes printed and hand-embroidered designs for newborns and toddlers in a soft autumnal palette of berry reds, mustard yellows and cool greys. Toddlers can be layered up in cosy quilted soft-knit jumpers with printed frilly collars, navy blue smock dresses with hand-sewn ribbon detailing and classic Jacadi Breton striped jersey pullovers paired with jeans. Bonpoint’s girlswear is particularly adorable, in dusty pink and slate gray.
Mother Knows Best And in this case, mother is local resident Gudrun Wurm who lives in Chelsea with her son Lucas. She couldn’t find organic products that would be gentle on his skin and which would also look lovely in his nursery; thus Little Butterfly was born, the first luxury British brand of organic-certified skincare for babies only, which combines the finest natural and organic ingredients, such as rosehip oil and mango seed butter, with beautifully designed packaging. For those of you who like the facts and stats, the range has been certified organic by Ecocert and the five products are hypoallergenic, dermatologically tested, free from mineral oil, paraffin, parabens, silicones and artificial fragrances and never tested on animals. We love the sound of ‘floating on clouds’ bedtime bath milk and ‘fall into dreams’ mother and baby massage oil. littlebutterflyorganic.com
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HEALTH BEAUTY BY OLIVIA SHARPE
Go Wild Christmas is all about going a bit wild so with that in mind, YSL has launched a truly indulgent Wildly Gold limited edition collection in time for the festive season. Fronted by renowned wild child Cara Delevingne, the party essential range features brand staples including Touché Éclat Wild edition and the Vernis à Levres in seductive red; apply one coat for a bitten lip effect or two coats for maximum dramatic impact. The collection also includes a palette collector containing four couture eyeshadows, a delicate pink blush for an instant glow and a lip colour duo, in addition to three brush applicators for lips, cheeks and eyes. The palette arrives in a luxurious black leather case with gold leopard print. Wildly Gold Christmas collection 2014 Available from 5 November yslbeauty.com
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After the success of its Terrybly Densiliss foundation launched last year, By Terry has followed on from this with the launch of its first total age repair cover collection this November. Comprising a primer containing an antiwrinkle serum, a concealer featuring an antiwrinkle dark circle corrector, a wrinkle control compressed powder and a blush designed to light up the complexion and hide imperfections, the new Terrybly Densiliss range promises to deliver expert coverage along with great anti-ageing results.
The lightness of a feather was the inspiration behind Chanel’s new limited edition, luminous powder featuring precious shimmering silver and gold tones in a platinum shade. The pressed powder also features the delicate camellia flower, an iconic symbol of the house, within its central motif to highlight the product’s delicacy. Apply the illuminating shade gently across cheekbones or on the décolleté for a feminine and graceful finish.
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Camelia de Plume Platine limited edition pressed powder, £47 Available from 7 November chanel.com
Garden State With London currently saturated with beauty salons, you’d be hard-pressed to find one which offers something different from the rest, which is why we were so thrilled to learn that new Walton Street gem, RYS Hair & Beauty (brainchild of renowned stylist Yilmaz Sahin and lifestyle expert Reshma Shah) offers something unique from its competitors, housing its very own Styling Garden. The city’s first ever outdoor styling space has already become a local favourite among Chelsea’s fashionable set, featuring four hair stations where clients can book blow-dry or colour appointments, along with an outdoor bar. We recommend trying the Spa-Mist treatment on your visit, designed to repair and rejuvenate the scalp and hair using ultrasound to generate mist. Complete with a blow dry for the perfect pre-party fix. RYS Hair & Beauty, 176 Walton Street, SW3 2JL ryshairandbeauty.com
One for All Dolce & Gabbana has reinterpreted its iconic The One fragrance in seductive red, alluding to the scent’s Oriental floral notes of Madonna lily and mandarin which have been combined with fresh and zesty notes of lychee and peach. The matching men’s fragrance has also been given a makeover, presented in a deep rich brown bottle, making them the perfect his and her presents this Christmas. The One Collector’s Edition, £62 for 50ml Available exclusively at Harrods, harrods.com
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Get the Party Started With party season in full swing, there’s nothing like a pair of hot lips to complement your evening look. Never being one to shy away from colour, NARS Cosmetics has once again introduced bold shades within its new Laced with Edge Holiday Colour collection. The Hardwired lipsticks come in three tantalising colours, including Deadly Catch (crimson), Femme Fleur (brick red with gold pearl) and Adriatic (cream), and these are all available from 1 November. Create the ultimate statement look by firstly lining lips with NARS Nihiwatu lip liner for a rich base, before coating lips with the enticing Deadly Catch shade. Hardwired Lipsticks, £19.50 each Available from 1 November narscosmetics.co.uk
Two of the biggest names in beauty – top anti-ageing dermatologist Dr Perricone and celebrity go-to stylist George Northwood – have come together for an exclusive collaboration. Available for the first time in the UK at Northwood’s newly opened Mayfair salon are a range of Dr Perricone’s widely acclaimed anti-ageing facial treatments, which are famous for using manual lifting and toning facial techniques to create a remarkable non-surgical facelift effect. The two treatments available – instant results Signature facial and Lifting & Toning facial – each employ Dr Perricone’s patented and revolutionary tropical skincare formulations. Book a course now and receive six facials for the price of five. Perricone MD facials at The George Northwood Salon 24 Wells Street, W1T 3PH; 020 7580 8195 georgenorthwood.com
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In an attempt to free up stiff shoulders and counteract desk-based daytimes, Annabel Harrison heads to expert Gemma Clare for an insight into just how much more we could be doing to improve our posture (and why we should bother) HANDS UP if you’ve purchased a watch or piece of jewellery, a house or car, in the last year, or been on at least one holiday abroad. And hands up if you’ve enjoyed wine/fine dining/ both (delete as appropriate) at a rate you certainly wouldn’t admit to your GP. I’d wager that most of us would have to put at least one hand in the air, if not both. However, it’s likely that the same set of people, with what many would consider a very healthy disposable income, have a rather more unhealthy approach to wellbeing. Niggling neck pain? I must have just slept in a bad position. Sore eyes and headache? I’ve just been staring at my computer for too long. Pot belly? I overdid it on holiday; just need to get to the gym. It’s all too easy to make excuses. However, after a visit to Gemma Clare, I’m committed to taking care of my body with renewed enthusiasm. Gemma is a holistic health specialist (dealing with physical, psychological and emotional issues) and skin care expert, who believes that we should “realise true health, your first wealth”. This
may sound a bit cheesy but as Gemma explains, we have only one body; we must not only take care of it as it is in its current state but we should also be ever mindful about how we can ‘future-proof’ it. She’s baffled why people don’t invest as much time and money into making their bodies feel great as into other pursuits with benefits that are fleeting (holidays, for example). This reminds me momentarily of the saying that a puppy is for life; so are our bodies! As hard as it is (and I am as guilty as any), Gemma is right; we alone are responsible for the way we treat our bodies and our health. Her treatment list is extensive and a consultation will determine the best course of action but it could include massage, facials or reflexology. I’m in for three sessions of intensive muscle release massage, after telling Gemma that I’d like to improve my posture, and in conjunction I start to prioritise going to yoga and Pilates (something I’ve put off doing for years, despite several experts having advised that it would be very beneficial). I ask Gemma which would be better for me and she explains that answering this is like saying cardio or weights is better; they have different benefits. Choose which works best for you, she advises, adding that Pilates is particularly good for your core. Surprisingly, now that I know this, I hadn’t properly considered the effect of my core on my posture in the same way that I had thought about my shoulders;
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I’m reminded of recently seeing a man who went to my school, for the first time in ten years, and being shocked to see that a desk-bound decade has given him, formerly fit and sporty, a paunch and slumping shoulders. Gemma has a blog on her website about how to correct poor posture and it begins with a rather exhaustive list of the symptoms, which range from the obvious (muscle weakness and pain, stiffness, rounded shoulders) to the less obvious (digestive problems, pot belly, teeth grinding) and the rather shocking (tinnitus and sciatica). Anyone can go to Gemma for help and although she stresses it’s best to take preventative action, she can also carry out corrective work. We discuss how posture can be affected by as diverse a range of factors as physical activity (or lack of), diet, sleep habits, stress levels and even footwear, especially in our sedentary world. At this point I think of Running With The Kenyans and Born To Run, two interesting books I’ve read recently, and how they champion the idea that we were, indeed, born to run (not sit and stare at screens, of all sizes). I should warn you that if you’re about to embark on a deep tissue massage with Gemma, take a deep breath. She is strong and skilled, which means she has an unnerving knack of finding the very sorest spots
this sacrificer-of-health won’t be me; here’s to attaining my optimum health-life balance and putting my money (and time) where my mouth is. Gemma offers one-to-one appointments at triyoga Chelsea (triyoga.co.uk). For more information call 07821 413174 or email gemma@gemmaclare.com; gemmaclare.com
Gemma’s Top Tips for Good Posture 1. Assess your workplace Ensure you have a great chair with a full back seat and a chair bottom that you know how to customise to maintain a neutral spine (e.g. SitFit Plus cushion, as pictured below). Ensure your display screen is directly in front of you, 18-30 inches from your head with your eye level in line with the top part of the screen. Keep your head over your shoulders, which should be back and relaxed. Thighs and forearms should be perpendicular to the floor, and your feet on the ground. Change position every 20 minutes and take screen breaks every hour when you do a couple of stretches and take deep breaths
We have only one body so we must take care of it as it is and be mindful about how we can ‘future-proof’ it
to keep the bottom ribs moving. 2. Increase body awareness through exercise To support good posture, you need to strengthen the core muscles that hold you in position, especially in the stomach and lower back; stretch regularly to maintain spinal flexibility (especially if you have a desk-bound job) and optimal nerve
(knots so tight that I am sure they must have been there for years) and can apply deep pressure (sometimes using her elbows) to release this tension. I love shiatsu and Thai massage but even I have to remind myself to breathe into the pain and that it’s doing me good. And it is; I am much more relaxed when Gemma is done. When we finish and I ask why people should spend their money on such treatments and exercise classes, Gemma reminds me of what the Dalai Lama said when asked what surprised him most about humanity: “Man sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.” While I don’t believe Gemma is suggesting I follow a path of complete abstinence, I am determined that
function; and keep a healthy bodyweight to minimise strain on the body’s framework. Pilates and yoga (which you can do at triyoga in Chelsea) are excellent for increasing body awareness, improving alignment and managing weight. 3. Watch out for fashion hazards When carrying anything heavy, make sure you distribute the weight evenly and if you use a handbag, ensure you regularly switch the shoulder you carry it on. Avoid wearing overly high heels, stilettos and restrictive clothing, all of which can misalign the body and impair movement.
Right/ Sissel SitFit Plus cushion, from £28.95, sisseluk.com
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A raw deal If you’re not sold on the idea of a restaurant where every dish is vegan friendly, dairy free or ‘raw’ (not heated above 42ºC), we suggest you think again. We’re fully converted, thanks to RAW at La Suite West in Bayswater where head chef Paolo Catalano has curated a menu using the best that nature, and only nature, can offer. We recommend the deliciously filling homemade hummus with sweet potato bread and zucchini rolls with sunflower seeds and avocado pâté, followed by (our favourite) golden beet ravioli with scrumptious broccoli and ginger pesto. There’s even dessert; the orange and date cheesecake is baffingly rich considering it’s actually good for you. Who knew health food could taste so good? RAW at La Suite West, 41-51 Inverness Terrace, W2 3JN lasuitewest.com
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THE WORLD BY liane nelson
A Winter Playground Located in the heart of Banff National Park, Fairmont Château Lake Louise boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in Canada, home to soaring mountain peaks and the majestic Victoria Glacier. Skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels can enjoy the 4,300 skiable acres with 139 named runs and back bowls on four mountain faces. When you’re not enjoying the fresh powder on the slopes, choose from a selection of exceptional restaurants, lounges and outdoor patios for that perfect après-ski cocktail or hot snack. Let your body recover with some rest and relaxation at the resort’s spa; the treatments on offer include blissfully relaxing massages and facials.
Upscale Madrid Right in the centre of bustling Madrid, but away from the overly-busy tourist areas, is its first five-star boutique hotel, Urso Hotel & Spa. Featuring 78 rooms and suites with interiors of marble and honey-toned wood, the hotel has an elegant and comfortable atmosphere. When you’re not exploring the rich gastronomical culture of Madrid in nearby tapas bars, taverns and markets, you should indulge in local delicacies from Urso’s very own bakery. After a day of museum visits and shopping, unwind with a visit to the hotel’s luxurious spa, which offers a number of treatments, including some by Spanish skincare specialist Natura Bissé, which uses the latest scientific innovations in cosmetics. hotelurso.com
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All-Inclusive Luxury Some all-inclusive resorts have developed a reputation for being noisy family affairs, with second-rate buffet food, but at MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa in the Seychelles, you can have your lobster and eat it too. The resort’s can-do attitude encourages a ‘wherever, whenever, whatever’ approach so guests can take full advantage of the expertise of five head chefs serving Creole, Indian, Asian, Mediterranean, and French cuisine. With personalised butler service too, guests are truly able to relax; each breathtaking villa is incredibly private, leaving you to enjoy ocean views, an infinity pool and an outdoor bath in complete peace. maia.com.sc
A Moment in Time This month marks the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and Hotel de Rome is offering an exlusive Fall of the Wall package, allowing guests to experience the commemorative events taking place firsthand. The culmination of these will take place on the evening of 9 November when more than 8,000 illuminated helium balloons will be released into the night sky as a symbol of freedom, an unforgettable sight which guests will be able to view from the hotel’s scenic roof terrace with a glass of champagne and a traditional currywurst in hand. The package also includes a three-hour private guided tour of sites honouring divided Germany. The Fall of the Berlin Wall Package is valid at the Hotel de Rome in Berlin from 7 to 10 November 2014; roccofortehotels.com
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Cruise holidays are having a revival; luxury vessels with increasingly high standards are out to refute stereotypes and the jet-set are poised to step aboard. Laura Binder sets sail with Celebrity Cruises Fashion, like travel, goes in cycles, and if 60s style is making a comeback for 2015 (just ask Vogue), then the cruise is resurfacing from its 70s hey-day to become the luxury choice for discerning jetsetters. Of course, some of you may need convincing, as up until now there’s been a certain stigma attached to the classic cruise liner; OAP guests, cheesy entertainment and a mad dash around local sights before you’re herded back on the ship and it’s anchors away. But – as I’m about to discover – that ‘cabaret’ image is so 1971. The cruise has had a 21st century makeover and heading the revival is Celebrity Cruises, a fleet of 11 super-vessels that sailed in from the US in the new millennium with the kind of modern attitude and luxury assets to put preconceptions firmly back in their box. The cruise, it seems, is back, and there’s not a glitterball in sight. I board Celebrity Reflection in Rome to embark on an 11-day Mediterranean voyage that will take in Santorini, Istanbul, Ephesus, Mykonos, Athens and Naples, then back to Rome. As the newest member of the Celebrity fleet, Reflection weighs in at more than 122,000 tonnes, with an on-board occupancy of 2,886 guests (not to mention 2,000-plus staff). Whether you’re a virgin cruiser like me or seasoned sailor, she’s a spectacular vision in white. It’s at this late stage that it dawns on me; I’m boarding a ship on which I’ll be sea-bound for almost two weeks. While for some it’s a welcome concept, for others who fancy themselves as independent adventurers the prospect is a little claustrophobic. Happily, with a vessel this vast, my fears of being confined evaporate as I stroll through arrivals (beaming, handsome staff checking in passengers like a well-oiled machine) and along labyrinthine lobbies. Space is generous on Reflection; stay in Aqua Class – as I did – and you’ll be privy to a pristine, honeyhued room with floor-to-ceiling windows and, beyond it,
a sea-facing balcony with loungers to soak up the sights. Aqua Class guests gain complimentary access to the healthy Blu Restaurant and the standout spa’s Persian Garden – an oasis of calm. It’s an option that will keep the calorie-counting and health-conscious happy, burying the idea of all-you-can-eat cruises in the process. While our stateroom is chic and contemporary, those who feel the need to relax and languish in a larger space should make the most of Suite Class. The Reflection Suite, which is a one-of-a-kind in the Celebrity fleet, boasts in its panoramic corner spot balcony-set baths, a walk-in wardrobe and a shower that’s cantilevered over the ship’s side (a rather excellent perk, and surely a cruising essential). And that’s in addition to other benefits that the various categories of suites enjoy, including butler service, a personal shopper and, launching in April 2015, an exclusive dining room for Suite Class guests, complimentary speciality dining options and access to a VIP lounge. By the time I’ve checked in, my concerns about cabarets, walking sticks and buffets are diminishing fast and it only takes a (lengthy) turn about the 14 decks to be convinced that the 70s cruise is dead; real-grass bristle in the open air, two swimming pools and four hot tubs simmer in the sun and several specialty restaurants beckon – as does the Martini Bar, Canyon Ranch Spa, theatre, art gallery… the list goes on. At every turn I can feel my British cynicism ebbing away. What you’re left with is exactly what Celebrity Cruises pitch: “A contemporary cruise experience laced with luxury”. Indeed, the ship is a floating hotel of five-star proportions, one which allows you to wake up in a new destination each day, minus the hassle of airport check-in, passport control, packing and unpacking and – horror – delays. Whether you’re with your partner, family or friends, spend ‘sea days’ as we do; soaking up rays poolside and
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drinking in panoramic sea-views you’d pay top dollar for on dry land. Take a chilled drink to the hot tubs or, if you’ve had enough of the high seas (though, to my surprise, for me the novelty never wanes) hang out at The Lawn Club in its alcoves, cabana-style retreats which wouldn’t look out of place at your favourite beach club. A real highlight, though, is Reflection’s first-rate spa, Canyon Ranch. The uber-health conscious spa and wellness brand is usually found on dry land in some of the States’ swankiest health resorts – it is the only spot to receive Condé Nast Traveller’s Best Destination Spa Award 11 times – and the brand has partnered with the entire Celebrity fleet. One look at the extensive spa menu is enough to have me wishing for a rainy day at sea – the perfect excuse to be pampered inside for the duration. Although there’s everything from organic body wraps and detoxifying body treatments to acupuncture and oxygen-boosting facials, it’s the Environ vitamininfused facials – devised by renowned plastic surgeon Dr Des Fernandes – that will have your friends at home wondering suspiciously if you really were on a cruise (ask for the flawless, ivory-skinned Marilize – she’s a facial pro). In fact, you don’t have to lift a manicured mitt to look good on board; the salon has hair, manicures, pedicures, waxing and lash extensions covered. There are ample opportunities to spoil yourself here and not just in the spa; foodies will find five complimentary dining spots on board but it’s the ship’s
seven specialty restaurants that see a new dawn of cruiser changing into their finer threads and sashaying through the immaculate, music-filled lobbies. There are enough options to give you choice anxiety (French cuisine at Murano, international at Blu, or sizzling meats at The Lawn Club Grill?) but it’s the originality that will surprise you most; the upside-down, jet-black lampshades that illuminate Qsine are the first sign that it’s no ordinary ‘cruise’ restaurant, followed by an offbeat waitress with a flash of platinum hair and iPad menus. Playfully inventive dishes come thick and fast, from sushi lollipops to popcorn-style fish and chips and decorate-your-own cupcakes. I’m yet to find a restaurant like it in London. “The food has the edge on any cruise I’ve been on before,” affirms Michael later that evening, a 40-something medical professional who cottoned on to Celebrity’s charms early; this is his 12th voyage. “It’s the youngest cruise crowd you’re going to find on the circuit too – and nowhere has anything like this,” he
The ship moors for a day in each destination and, in Istanbul’s case, a whole day and night tells me, motioning to the DJ who looks like she’s been lifted from one of Chelsea’s trendiest nightspots. Indeed, sipping espresso Martinis at the ice-topped bar (caviar snacks and rare vodka optional), our ‘night out’ on board has only just begun. We drink one-off tipples next at Molecular Bar, dreamt up by Junior Merino (dubbed ‘the Liquid Chef’), before sitting out beneath the star-lit sky savouring the award-winning Eureka at The Sunset Bar. Of course, that’s not all: if you’re a Top Tier Suite guest, you’ll be given access to the private Michael’s Club, reminiscent of a Mayfair cigar lounge with its rich conker hues, leather seats and brass bar, and serving up an impressive 64 international craft beers. If wine is more your thing, Reflection has that covered too; it boasts more than 500 wines on board and among these some of the world’s rarest labels. Wine Master Classes are on offer too if you need yet another way to pass your time. Connoisseurs of art can get their fill just as easily thanks to the fact that each deck’s walls double up as an art gallery so you may prefer to put your wine glass down and spend time perusing the likes of Peter Max, Marcus Glenn and Romero Britto before having your prized piece shipped home. My concerns that I ‘won’t have enough to do’ on board an 11-day journey at sea, then, are unfounded. After a week I am yet to explore the theatre, casino, the library or the tempting-sounding Hideaway where giant
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bird-cage style seats are suspended from the ceiling. With so much happening on-board Reflection, it’s easy to forget that we’re gaining some serious sea miles in the process, but disembarking doesn’t mean being left to fend for ourselves for a few clueless hours. The ship moors for a whole day in each new sun-kissed destination – and in Istanbul’s case for the entire day and night – which means we can explore at our leisure and even have a night out before heading back on board to relax and sleep before our next port of call. Cherry-pick a new pursuit for every port from an eclectic list of ‘shore excursions’ and the ship’s event coordinator will do all the hard work for you. Try anything from volcano hiking and swimming in hot springs in Santorini and fishing by the Bosphorus in Istanbul to visiting vineyards in Ephesus, hitting the beach in Mykonos and shopping in Athens – all before hopping aboard a private luxury boat and asking its captain to take you from Capri to Sorrento. On this luxury floating hotel, then, with everything you could desire at your beck and call, the only 70s stereotypes left are a touch of old-school glamour and good traditional values; I particularly enjoy ‘formal night’ where some ladies go all-out in floor-skimming gowns like a scene from a James Bond film and staff fall over themselves to please and call you by your first name. To my well-travelled mind, that’s no bad thing. My parting advice, from one virgin cruiser to another, is to believe this year’s travel hype; it’s a new dawn and a new day at sea.
More information Celebrity Cruises’ Eastern Mediterranean Cruise onboard Celebrity Reflection, 11 nights From £2,069 per person (Aqua Class room), £3,769 per person (Sky Suite) and £6,319 per person (Royal Suite) including flights from London Heathrow to Rome Fiumicino airport and transfers to Rome Civitavecchia port.* Celebrity Reflection sails April to October 2015; rates vary according to season, so see website for details. Book a Mediterranean cruise by 10 November 2014 to receive a complimentary classic drinks package and free gratuities on Ocean View rooms and above. To book, call 0844 493 2031 or visit celebritycruises.co.uk *Prices based on 27 April 2015 sailing including flights and transfers. Prices correct at time of going to press.
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The mission was simple, when luxury watchmaker Omega teamed up with big name photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand: stop the destruction of Indonesia’s coral reefs and mangrove swamps. Nick Smith flew to Sulawesi to find out more
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f you live in central London it will take you a full 24 hours to cover the 7,598 miles to Indonesia’s Manado airport on the island of Sulawesi. You will have flown farther than the radius of Planet Earth and crossed so many time zones that you simply stop counting them. Stay airborne for much longer and you’ll find yourself coming back. But the distance isn’t half as mind-boggling as the sheer remoteness of this equatorial outpost. If you think that Sulawesi is far-flung, wait until you get off that island’s beaten track. We’re heading to the tiny fishing village of Bahoi and, after hours of bumping along in an all-terrain vehicle, the middle of nowhere seems metropolitan in comparison. A place this cut off from the rest of the world should be pristine, but it isn’t. If anything, it’s paradise lost. All along Indonesia’s coastline the coral is dying, mangroves are receding and fish stocks are being run down. Tons of plastic dumped into the ocean by commercial shipping washes up on the shores with every tide. What’s happening to this fragile ecosystem is an embarrassing man-made disaster and until recently, lack of money, scientific understanding and political will have thwarted any attempt to make good the damage. So it’s time to shine a spotlight on Omega, taking the lead in getting something done. It’s a simple fact of life that no single company can save an entire coastline but its efforts in the region are an inspirational gesture aimed at getting the world’s attention. One person to hear the call to arms was the legendary French aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand and, quite apart from being the man behind the incredible The Earth from the Air sequence of projects, Yann is a high-profile eco-warrior. It is his environmental conservation foundation – GoodPlanet – that is helping Omega in turn to help the fishing community of Bahoi to repair its damaged coastline.
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What Omega and GoodPlanet hope to achieve over the next three years is the restoration of the delicate coastal coral and mangrove ecosystems. During that time they’ll provide educational support for the local population and, with other stakeholder NGOs, they’ll put in place a programme for sustainable development. The project is called Time for the Planet and the money comes from profits of the sale of Omega’s Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Goodplanet wristwatches. All this eco-jargon may seem a bit of a mouthful but the rough translation is that the Swiss watch brand – which many associate with being the official timekeeper at the Olympics – is a wealthy company that takes its CSR [corporate social responsibility] seriously. On the other hand, Yann’s influence is at governmental level and he can get in the room with presidents and prime ministers. Having collaborated on a film called Planet Ocean, Omega and Yann decided the time had come to do something practical, get out into the field and get their hands dirty. Which is why after 24 hours in the air, I’m standing in a much-restored mangrove plantation with the man himself. Yann tells me that you can send people as much information as you like but until they see the harm done – more than three-quarters of Indonesia’s mangroves have been damaged, mostly by shrimp fishing – you can’t really come to terms with the scale of what he calls mankind’s disrespect for the planet. He’s in Indonesia not as an image-maker but as an advocate for the Time for the Planet project. He hands me his business card: try as I might I can’t find the word ‘photographer’ on it. Instead, it describes him as a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) ‘goodwill ambassador’.
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The question I most want to ask Yann is when his ‘Road to Damascus’ moment happened. When did he stop being a photographer to become an ecologist? He says that it’s not really like that, describing the “amazing luck” that led to the runaway success of his book The Earth from the Air. What he calls luck others might call passion, dedication and the refusal to take no for an answer. It was this ability to carry through his colossal ambition that meant the classic coffee table tome sold three million copies in France alone, before going on to be translated into 30 languages. Meanwhile, the touring exhibition has been shown in 120 cities, with 200 million visitors marveling at his stunning images. Yann is now a Knight of the Légion d’Honneur, the highest decoration France awards. With his fiery Gallic passion and a seemingly unerring ability to get things done, it is no wonder that Yann finds himself in demand these days as a spokesman for the environment. But when he wakes up in the morning, does he think of himself as a photographer, an ecologist or an environmental activist? “You can’t really put it like that,” he says “because my life is very mixed. But I will say that I have an amazing job, travelling around the planet, trying to understand how the world works. I am so lucky to do this. I am 68 years old and I am still amazed by it.” As we hike and snorkel around the mangroves in Bahoi, Yann tells me of his pride in what the Time for the Planet Project is achieving. It’s a great moment for him to be in Indonesia, guiding visitors around the environmental restoration he did so much to set up. However, he’s keen to stress that “this is the beginning and not the end. We need to keep revisiting the project to see how it is going and to see what help the villagers need to make the project work. I’m positive about this, but there needs to be many more similar projects.” As we take a final look around Bahoi, Yann tells me that if we can repair this stretch of coast, then other people will follow Omega’s lead and start financing similar projects, and the projects will join up. Nobody will lose, because when the system is in balance there will be room for tourism, responsible tourism that will bring in additional revenue to do yet more good work on Indonesia’s coastline. It will be, he tells me, a self-fulfilling prophecy. As we start the long journey back to London I ask Yann if there are enough people out there who want to make this happen. “I think that there are,” he says.
Time to save the world: the Planet Ocean watch Omega was inspired by its maritime legacy to create the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M GoodPlanet GMT, a classic-looking and sporty wristwatch that serves as a tribute to GoodPlanet Foundation and the “positive work it does for the environment and underwater ecosystems”. Omega’s Chief Executive Stephen Urquhart has pledged a portion of the proceeds from the timepiece to fund the restoration project at Bahoi, as well as another project on Sulawesi. The watch has plenty of cool features, such as a bold blue bi-directional rotating bezel with an orange-lacquered diving scale and a heliumescape valve, along with a very impressive water resistance of 60 bar (600 metres/2000 feet), which make this “a fitting choice for anyone who enjoys experiencing our oceans, lakes and rivers firsthand”. Its GMT hand, which rotates the dial once every 24 hours, allows the wearer to keep track of the time in two time zones simultaneously and it’s powered by the Omega co-axial calibre 8605. But the best thing is that in wearing the Seamaster Planet Ocean you’ll be doing the world a favour. Your children will thank you.
Yann Arthus-Bertrand is President of the Goodplanet Foundation (goodplanet.org) Watch Planet Ocean in its entirety: youtube.com/planetoceanthemovie
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CITY BREAK
Luxembourg Annabel Harrison heads to Luxembourg City for the weekend; this charming little place caters perfectly for two days of walking and wandering, with plenty of refuelling pit-stops THE FIRST THING THAT strikes me about this city is its diminutive stature. It is pocket-sized compared to others that I’ve visited in the last year (Tokyo, Mumbai, Delhi and Paris), home to only 110,000 people. This is fewer than Cheltenham, where I grew up; even as a teenager it felt very small and it isn’t even bestowed with the name ‘city’ (due to the absence of a cathedral). However, bigger isn’t always better; I can come back from a weekend break, eaten into at both ends by travel time, feeling a bit frustrated that I’ve merely scratched the surface of the city – Rome being a case in point. Luxembourg City has no such problems; apart from a speedy fifteen minute transfer into the centre of town from the airport, we walk everywhere, all weekend. This is a treat for urbanites; no tubes, no taxis, no traffic. It’s easy to navigate your way around and just as good to wander directionless; you’ll surely come back round to the familiar centre again. In fact, I swear we see the same (distinctive) Dalmatian three times in two days.
Unlike London, where luxury brands are neighbours for almost a mile on Sloane Street and high street stores flank each other on Oxford Street, Louis Vuitton and Chanel sit a stone’s throw from H&M and Zara. So you can shop, of course, but what I find most charming about this city are its striking historical landmarks and natural beauty. We walk through Gronn along the Chemin de la Corniche, looking down at the Alzette river winding through the city and the cream and pale peach coloured houses fringing the river. The Neumunster Abbey complex has stood on the river banks there, dotted with patches of verdant summer greens and clusters of trees, since the 17th century and comprises small roads, a church and other buildings that have over time been home to a women’s prison, to the artisans’ district and later to prisoners arrested by the Gestapo during the German occupation of the city. It’s now a UNESCO World Heritage site and open-air concerts take place there too. Culture and architecture
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lovers should head to the Grand Ducal Palace, the Luxembourg Cathedral and MUDAM, the Museum of Modern Art which houses works by Andy Warhol, Bruce Nauman, Julian Schnabel and Daniel Buren. The city may be small but it’s certainly prosperous; Luxembourg was one of the founding countries of the EU and Luxembourg City is home to its Court of Justice. The country’s GDP is second only to Qatar thanks to a service sector, mostly banking, which is the economy’s spearhead. This prominence is made quite clear when you consider the city’s luxury hotel offering, which is minimal, and rather business and conference-centric: there’s a little boutique hotel right in the centre called Le Place d’Armes but otherwise the options comprise two Sofitels and Le Royal, where we stay. It undoubtedly caters very well for business travellers but the five-star hotel, which has been open for 30 years, is also a good option for those passing through as tourists. Our Royal Club room is bright and comfortable, with plenty of space, and I like the Hermès bathroom
French, German, English and Luxembourgish, the mother tongue, are all spoken here products on offer. It’s also great to have free, fast WiFi and a fully stocked tea station which some five-star hotels seem not to consider important; we’re British through and through so for us the latter is a much-appreciated essential. I’d wager both amenities are considered critical by the business travellers too. After a day of exploring, retreat downstairs for a soak in the pool and make use of the sauna and steam room (which I’m sure I’d enjoy even more when the temperature drops) before changing for supper. This should be prefaced by a drink in the Piano Bar; it’s lovely to listen to live music played so beautifully. I’d recommend trying Crémant de Luxembourg, sparkling wine produced in the region, which is a surprisingly good
alternative to champagne or Prosecco. After a glass or two you’ll be ready for supper at La Pomme Cannelle, ‘the cinnamon apple’. My first impression is that the decor is really eclectic, and I like it. It has a colonial feel, provided by white walls, dark wood, with Asian-inspired bamboo details, swaying paddles and big palm leaves. Tartan banquettes add an unusual Scottish touch. The signature cocktail, with champagne, cognac, apple and cinnamon, is amazing so do ask for that. The prices are fine-dining high so do be aware of this; you’re looking at 150 euros for three courses for two people, without service or drinks, but these three courses are fantastic – at least, the ones we have are. For starters, seafood lovers should try the excellent gourmet tomato medley with grilled calamari; I opt for the inventive stuffed zucchini dish, which incorporates smoked scamorza cheese, olives and the oddly nice olive oil ice cream. My main course of beef fillet with potato dumplings and a bell pepper goulache sauce is a satisfyingly meaty option and my fiancé goes for what is in theory a lighter meat but in reality rather decadent; the roasted pigeon breast, stuffed leg with giblets and caramelised onion gravy. Share desserts if you can bear it, as we often do; I like my lemon meringue but am not so keen on the mango jelly, so am glad to be able to try some of the chocolate mousse. We retire to bed, full and happy, as other couples and groups of friends continue to enjoy their meals. On our final morning we sit outside on the terrace at Le Jardin Brasserie for a buffet breakfast, complemented by omelettes and pancakes with maple syrup. Listening to the guests sitting around us reminds us of what we were told by a friend before arriving: in the multilingual town, French, German, English and the mother tongue Luxembourgish are all spoken. What a lovely, quirky little city, I think to myself as we leave. Le Royal, 12 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg The Leading Hotels of the World (00800 2888 8882) offers stays at Le Royal from £164 per room per night based on two people sharing. lhw.com/royalluxem; visitluxembourg.com
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Sarah Gilbert visits Istanbul, staying at the opulent Armaggan Bosphorus Suites while discovering more about the most fascinating parts of this ancient city’s cultural and culinary tapestry
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s I lounged on the white marble terrace, sipping a glass of champagne, I watched boats plying up and down the Bosphorus as they’ve done for centuries, backed by the coastline (and at night, twinkling lights) of Asia. This narrow strait has historically symbolised the border of east and west; straddling its shores, Istanbul has long been a beguiling mix of ancient Eastern traditions and European style, with both ancient and modern elements. And now there’s a unique new place to stay while you explore. With just 18 rooms spread over three beautifully restored 19th-century waterfront mansions (yalis) that hug the city’s European shore, Armaggan Bosphorus Suites is less a hotel and more an exquisitely decorated
home from home. I felt like I was staying with a friend with impeccable taste – and one who had attentive staff to cater to my every whim. Some after-hours shopping, a cruise along the Bosphorus on a luxury yacht or a private jet to Cappadocia, perhaps? There’s no restaurant but chefs were on hand to rustle up anything I desired and I had breakfast on the terrace and dinner in the palatial salon while soaking up the stunning views over the water. The yalis are the brainchild of the founders of Armaggan, who have become the country’s most famous producers of exclusive jewellery, fabrics and decorative objects, with contemporary designs inspired by symbolic local motifs and techniques. Their aim is to help to preserve traditional Turkish craftsmanship and in their ateliers, fabrics with age-old designs are woven on ancient looms, kaftans – popular with Middle Eastern
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princesses – are hand-stitched and the dying art of Anatolian embroidery is being given a new life. The Suites makes the ideal showcase for these products and the decor is, rather oxymoronically, both understatedly and opulently Ottoman; polished oak floors are topped with hand-woven carpets, ceilings hand-painted and walls adorned with 20th-century Turkish art. Every detail of my Bosphorus-facing suite, from a chaise longue covered in a sumptuous fabric that once graced royal palaces to cushions glittering with real gold thread and sparkling antique crystal chandeliers, seemed well-considered. I unwrapped organic bathroom
The Armaggan Bosphorus Suites are both understatedly and opulently Ottoman products from silk cases, hung my clothes in a carved cedar-wood armoire and peeked under a golden dome to discover rose-scented morsels of lokum (Turkish delight). Armaggan is inspired by Turkish history and traditions and so my first stop was Sultanahmet in the historic heart of old Istanbul, thus providing the perfect showcase of its Ottoman and Byzantine roots. The city’s most iconic sights are here and I marvelled at the stunning architecture of Hagia Sofia (which began life as a church before becoming a mosque and finally a museum), the bejewelled treasures and ornate Iznik tiles of Topkapi Palace, the former home of the Sultans, and the Blue Mosque’s intricately painted domes.
Istanbul has always been a hub of trade and in the 13th-century Grand Bazaar, the city’s original mall, 4,000 shops sellling everything from fragrant spices to leather bags, slippers to carpets jostle for position. I wandered along its chaotic warren of alleyways, a sensory overload of sights and sounds, past glittering gold and precious stones, exotic unguents and richly embroidered kaftans, and realised it could occupy me for days, if I let it. Close to the Bazaar, Armaggan’s Nuruosmaniye store is one of the most elegant in the old city and a far more serene shopping experience. An enormous blown-glass chandelier, a grand staircase and a six-floor wall garden made the perfect backdrop for the opulent jewellery, naturally-dyed silk kaftans and dresses, contemporary objets d’art and butter-soft leather goods. It’s also home to NAR Lokanta, where the menu takes centuries-old Ottoman and Turkish culinary traditions and gives them a contemporary twist. I chose hot and cold meze – chargrilled aubergines, vegetable fritters and cheese-filled pastries – and freshly baked pide (the Turkish take on pizza), from the traditional stone oven, accompanied by a chilled white wine from a boutique Turkish vineyard. Before I left, I snapped up some of NAR Gourmet’s all-natural specialties; organic olive oil from the Aegean coast and some irresistible lokum. That evening, the perfect antidote to a long day of shopping (and culinary overindulgence) was a visit to Armaggan’s marble-clad basement hamam. I reclined on a heated slab surrounded by plumes of steam, before being scrubbed, soaped and massaged into a state of utter relaxation. The following day I took a leap from the past into the present and visited the city’s newest shopping
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emporium, the Zorlu Center, which is a boldly designed indoor-outdoor space combining architecture, art and labels from Fendi and Lanvin to Miu Miu and Tory Burch. I dipped into Turkish institution Beymen, where two floors are filled with covetable couture and ready-to-wear, and Atelier Rebul, the city’s oldest pharmacy with shelves lined with unique products created from fragrant plant essences, including jasmine, ginger and figs. My lunch break came courtesy of Ristorante Italia di Massimo Bottura, the three-Michelin starred chef’s first restaurant outside his hometown of Modena. He’s renowned for reworking Italian classics, from the northern Alps to the southern tip of Sicily, and I enjoyed black cod, sublime saffron risotto and breaded lamb chops in the contemporary space. The new locals’ favourite, though, is Nopa in the heart of the city, in the Nisantasi district where the first Armaggan store opened; it has a retractable glass roof and lush green living walls flanking a sleek interior designed by trendy Turkish design duo Autobahn. I feasted on tuna tartar followed by a succulent T-bone and then a zesty pineapple carpaccio spiced with red chilli and candied coriander, washed down with a rather creative cocktail. Like the city, it’s a blend of the traditional and the contemporary. Brimming with history but forever on the move, Istanbul really does have it all. Bosphorus View rooms from £1,575 per night and Garden View rooms from £600 at the Armaggan Bosphorus Suites (armagganbosphorus.com). It’s possible to rent one or all three yalis. British Airways (ba.com) flies to Istanbul daily, from £148. The second Istanbul Design Biennial runs from 1 November to 14 December.
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The Reimagined Zaika Now Ready To Throw Open Its Doors.
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ZAIKA OF KENSINGTON Kensington’s much loved Indian eatery is back with a new look, but the same commitment to authentic Indian flavours that they've always been renowned for. And with Mayfair's Tamarind Collection taking the reins, you are assured the same level of service and gourmet experience that have established them as pioneers of fine Indian dining.
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Dressed to Impress The Knightsbridge dining scene is fiercely competitive; there are the old favourites (San Lorenzo), the perennially popular (Zuma), relative newcomers (Buddha Bar and Hawksmoor) and excellent in-hotel dining (at The Berkeley, The Bulgari and Mandarin Oriental). Nozomi has been tucked away on Beauchamp Place for almost a decade and recently it has been doing its utmost both to stand out (with new decor and a food delivery service across most of the Royal Borough) and to fit in (with suitably lofty SW1 prices). Top chef Ian Pengelley, whose name may well be familiar, has also been brought on board; a former partner of Gordon Ramsay, he used to run Pengelley’s in Sloane Square. The new decor is smart in a stylishly unremarkable way; the elements all look good together and nothing catches my eye for the wrong reason. The silver, metallic and dark wood palette is brightened by natural light shining through the glass atrium and I like the silver-grey leather seating. The Oriental offering is one that frequenters of Knightsbridge bars seem to love and Nozomi’s cocktail list includes plenty of eastern ingredients; the lemongrass Bellini is a tart and refreshing antidote to sugary fruit Bellinis, although the chilli margarita could have an even punchier kick. Start with edamame, steamed and salted or sautéed with chilli and kimchi, and prepare
to share. Portions are generous and easy to divide; I do hate it when three pieces of something delectable arrive and a polite battle ensues for the third. The duck, watermelon and cashew nut salad is a refreshing (thanks to the fruit) but naughty (oh so crispy duck) option, as are the steamed dumplings filled with scallop and prawn and topped with a little dollop of creamy foie gras. This is definitely a place where savoury dishes rule the roost; puddings are delicious but I’d rather have extra space for the fresh Saudi tempura prawns and grilled black cod any day. Nozomi is doing its best to provide great food in a Knightsbridgechic environment; see for yourself. Annabel Harrison Nozomi, 14-15 Beauchamp Place, SW3 1NQ; nozomi.co.uk
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It will come as no surprise to any of you that one of the secrets to eating well is being prepared. Before you become ravenous, you need to ensure you have healthy snacks, or ingredients and time, at your disposal. However, this isn’t always easy and this is where Grace Belgravia comes in. The members’ club had been rather secretive about the Californian-inspired cuisine served in its café until this year when it launched The Three Graces, a new food service comprising Grace Deli’Very, Grace to Go and Your Grace. Created by a team of nutritionists, environmental specialists, GPs and chef duo Sophie Wright and Keith Keiller, the Grace mantra and concept of ‘inside out beauty’ inspired The Three Graces. Grace Deli’Very isn’t inexpensive but it will ensure you eat impeccably. Each daily delivery comprises three meals and two snacks, and programmes offered include Wellbeing, Vegan, Cleanse, Fitness, Soup and Juice. The Wellbeing option (£47.50 per day) puts emphasis on protein intake, and in particular amino acids; expect salmon, quinoa porridge, boiled eggs or similar for breakfast. We enjoyed Brazil nuts, blueberries and kale crisps in between meals and inventive evening meals such as delicious aubergine and courgette lasagne. We very much like the sound of Your Grace too, for reluctant cooks who are nonetheless enthusiastic dinner party hosts; the Grace Chefs will design a bespoke menu, with drinks if required, and come to your house on the day of your event, with waiting staff to make sure that everything runs smoothly. Sign us up now!
Blind Dining In efforts to raise awareness for the Royal London Society for Blind People (RLSB), guests at the Island Grill at the Lancaster London Hotel will be invited to experience the aromas, tastes and pleasures of fine dining – whilst blindfolded. In abandoning the sense of sight, you’ll experience dining with a heightened sense of taste while enjoying Modern European dishes such as Moroccan spiced lamb with baba ganoush and roasted cauliflower tabbouleh, or house-smoked salmon with chargrilled sourdough. The blindfolds will be designed by the likes of Wayne Hemingway, Giles Deacon and Julien Macdonald. 29 September – 2 November Island Grill, Lancaster London Hotel lancasterlondon.com
Grace Deli’Very delivers 6-8pm the evening before the day on which the food should be eaten: gracebelgravia.com
A Whole Lot of Ramen Bone Daddies Ramen Bar, a Soho by-product of the ramen boom in 2012, will open its third restaurant in early November within the Whole Foods Market on Kensington High Street. The restaurant is partnering with Flesh & Buns of Covent Garden not only to bring you the favourites of Bone Daddies such as tonkotsu ramen but also tantalising buns such as chilli chashu pork or pork and truffle gyoza. To satiate a sweet-tooth craving post-ramen, desserts will include soy caramel-filled chocolate fondant, served with refreshing green tea ice cream. Bone Daddies Kensington 1st Floor, Whole Foods Market 63-97 Kensington High Street W8 5SE; bonedaddies.com
Heaven Sent The macarons at Anges de Sucre, or ‘sugar angels’, are simply divine. Inspired by global ingredients from owner Reshmi Bennett’s travels, they are showcased in a riot of colours around the beautiful boutique coffee shop. Signature recipes include the fragrant Earl Grey-infused macaron, a quintessentially British flavour, and the popular Cheeky Cazzamella which combines caramel with a pinch of sea salt. For those with an exceptionally sweet tooth, there are bricks of marshmallows to accompany cups of aromatic coffee from Paris-based roaster Le Coutume. The store also includes a downstairs area where brides can order bespoke wedding displays. A gift box of 18 macarons is priced at £37, and £16 for seven, or they can be bought individually at £1.75. Anges de Sucre, 1 Holland Street, W8 4NA; angesdesucre.com
Crazy for Salmon Making its London debut after having been a smash hit in the Middle East, Salmontini Le Resto has landed in Belgravia. As the name might suggest, salmon is the specialty and you can have it any which way you like; whether it’s smoked or grilled, tartar or perhaps in the form of gravadlax. If salmon doesn’t take your fancy, though, choose from the assortment of hardier meats such as beef tenderloin in pepper sauce or duck breast with mushroom risotto. A comprehensive wine list and team of cocktail mixologists will be on hand to ensure your meal is properly washed down. Salmontini Le Resto, 1 Pont Street, SW1X 9EJ salmontini.co.uk
Taste Test If you deem the quality of wine you’re drinking just as important as the meal you’re eating, then we suggest you head to Michael Riemenshneider’s new location; Canvas. The modern and sleek interior comprising natural wood and earthy paint tones creates an airy and relaxed atmosphere in which you can enjoy a custom-made dining experience. The impressive 18 dish selection allows you to construct your own tasting menu so whether you opt for one dish or 12, the size of the plates will be altered accordingly and the restaurant’s expert sommelier will recommend wines by the glass to accompany each dish. With options such as sea bass with fondue, venison with solferino, and walnut and chocolate or lemon pudding with caramel, you may be tempted to have a little taste of everything. Canvas, 1 Wilbraham Place, SW1X 9AE canvaschelsea.com
Game On The Perfect Temperature Just opened in the heart of Pimlico, new designled hotel Artist Residence brings with it a culinary sensation, 64 Degrees. An echo of the original Brighton-based restaurant, recently awarded a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide, diners will be offered a daily changing and seasonally driven menu, with an emphasis on small plates which are sustainably sourced. Though we can’t tell you exactly what will be on the menu during your visit, you can expect a playful mélange of flavours with signature dishes including kimchi chicken wings with blue cheese and lardo with watermelon and smoked mozzarella. The cocktail list is just as creative and enticing as the food; we like the sound of the banana daiquiri and the audacious Shipwreck Martini with seaweed-infused gin. 64 Degrees, 52 Cambridge Street, SW1V 4QQ 64degrees.co.uk
If you’re a meat eater who’d like to be more healthy, a city dweller with a fondness for country life, or both (as we are), make sure you head to Hunter 486 near Marble Arch before 23 November. Until then, the restaurant is serving up a fantastically seasonal game menu; enjoy roasted goose breast with wild boar bacon over half term (27 October – 9 November) or roast Norfolk bronze turkey ahead of Christmas (10-23 November). Most wild game has only five to seven per cent fat, whereas lamb has 25 per cent and a piece of prime beef can contain as much as 45 per cent – we didn’t quite realise the gulf here – so game is a great low-fat, low-cal, high-fibre meat choice. We devoured succulent English hare with roasted chestnuts, pearl barley, braised chicory and redcurrant spiced jus when we visited. We’d suggest the salmon to start and finishing with the chocolate fondant but the star of the show is certainly the game, perfectly cooked with a wonderful, natural flavour. Hunter486, The Arch, 50 Great Cumberland Place thearchlondon.com
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Photography: Getty Images Anna Bartle and Arizona Muse
Brix Smith Smart
Katie Readman, Millie Mackintosh, Gemma Chan and Zara Martin
Victoria Pendleton
Breast cancer survivors with Elizabeth Hurley
Marie Helvin
Laura Apps (BP) and Ellenor Barron (Cherie Blair Foundation for Women)
Guest, Zara Martin, Millie Mackintosh and Gemma Chan
Emma Thompson and Greg Wise
Dawn O’Porter
Guest and Helen George
Olivia Inge
london living Photography: Akshaya Patra
A Sparkly Affair WHAT: Sparkle Ball charity event WHEN: 19 September WHERE: Four Seasons Hotel, Park Lane WHY: Fighting to end child hunger in India, the Akshaya Patra Foundation saw a great turnout for its annual Sparkle Ball which, along with other events by the foundation, has helped to raise £1 million to provide nutritious meals to more than 1.3 million underprivileged children. Taking place at the Four Seasons Hotel, attendees included some of India’s most esteemed dignitaries and guest speaker Lionel Barber, editor-in-chief of the Financial Times, was able to share his own political and financial anecdotes. A poetry recital, musical performance and political debate were just some of the highlights which made this both an inspirational and intellectual evening.
Deepika and Priyanka Gill
Dipika Khaitan
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Harin Thaker
Pretty in Pink WHAT: Estée Lauder Breast Cancer Awareness campaign WHEN: 6 October WHERE: Kensington Palace WHO: Elizabeth Hurley, Emma Thompson, Heather Kerzner, Bianca Jagger and Dawn O’Porter WHY: From pink champagne to pink canapés, Kensington Palace was truly head to toe in the ostentatious colour for the launch of Estée Lauder’s Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, Hear Our Stories. Share Yours. The event was hosted by Estée Lauder president Chris Good and the fabulous Elizabeth Hurley who, in keeping with the theme of the event, looked gorgeous in a pink lace dress. In support of the campaign’s hopes to create a global community of strength and support through storytelling, Hurley made a heartfelt speech about her grandmother who passed away from the disease and this was met by a big round of applause. Guests left with goodie bags of beauty treats and hopefully a greater sense of awareness about breast cancer.
The High Commissioner of Pakistan Imran Mirza and Mrs Aysha Imran Mirza
Lionel Barber and Suhel Seth
Stevie Johnson, Sarah Harris, Lucy Watson and Stephanie Pratt
Carl Michaelsen, Jackie St. Clair and Sarah Harris
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Fashion Night Out WHAT: Aspinal of London x Vogue Fashion Night Out WHEN: 23 September WHERE: Aspinal flagship store, Brook Street WHO: Mariya Dykalo, Gary Lineker, Sarah Harris, Lucy Watson, Stephanie Pratt and Stevie Johnson WHY: Vogue is considered the epitome of fashion magazines so it’s no surprise that its Fashion Night Out was a smashing success of fashion, food and fun. Joining in on the night, luxury leather goods brand Aspinal of London threw a masked extravaganza during which the champagne was flowing to the sound of sweet jazz with a saxophone soloist. Vogue’s very own fashion features director Sarah Harris welcomed guests including Made in Chelsea stars Lucy Watson, Stephanie Pratt and Stevie Johnson to the Mardi Gras-esque affair, with a little help from the Aspinal polar bear.
Carl Michaelsen and Jackie St. Clair
Gary Lineker, Aspinal polar bear and guest Photography: Jonny Finch
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Jazzy de Lisser and friend
Tom Hollander and Zoe Kuiper
George Lamb and Jack Guinness
Join the Club WHAT: Club Monaco store launch WHEN: 12 September WHERE: Sloane Square WHO: Edie Campbell, Paula Goldstein, Chelsea Leyland, Portia Freeman, Charlotte Riley and Kristina Blahnik WHY: In honour of its first UK women’s flagship store, Club Monaco didn’t just throw a little party but rather appeared to convert the whole of Sloane Square for its swanky celebration. Apparently champagne and canapés are so last season; at this particular soiree, guests were treated to cocktails from a speakeasy bar, along with oysters, pizza and ice cream, all the while rocking to tunes from DJ sets from Isaac Ferry and Harley Viera Newton. The fun didn’t stop there as those in attendance were also given the chance to DJ in the vinyl listening station, not to mention developing their inner artist in a tent courtesy of TASCHEN. With such fun and merriment to be had, all we can say is, thank goodness it was a Friday night.
Star Struck
Roberta Benteler
Robert Konjic, Martha Ward, Serena Hood and Patrick Grant
Camille Charièrre
Heather and Marc Weaver
Davina Harbord and Tatjana von Stein
Henry Conway
Katie Readman
Katherine Hooker
Zafar Rushdie andNatalie Coyle
WHAT: IWC Schaffhausen VIP gala for the BFI London Film Festival WHEN: 7 October WHERE: Battersea Park WHO: Emily Blunt, Christoph Waltz, Mick Jagger, Stephen Fry, Julie Walters, Douglas Booth and Giles Deacon WHY: To celebrate the launch of its three-year partnership with the British Film Institute and BFI London Film Festival, in partnership with American Express®, IWC Schaffhausen hosted a star-studded event in the enchanting surroundings of Battersea Park. The Italianthemed evening started with mouth-watering canapés and espresso martinis, followed by beef fillet with wild mushroom tagliatelle, and tiramisu, all of which was accompanied by witty repartee courtesy of Rob Brydon. Surprising the audience with a musical delight, a group of so-called ‘guests’ turned out to be operatic group Collabro whose performance was encored by DJ Jack E, providing superb beats for the remainder of the evening. It also provided the perfect platform to showcase IWC’s new Portofino Midsize collection.
Off the Hook WHAT: Katherine Hooker A/W14 collection launch WHEN: 7 October WHERE: Guinevere, King’s Road, SW6 WHO: Natalie Coyle, Zafar Rushdie, Katherine Hooker, Davina Harbord and Tatjana von Stein WHY: In light of the ingenious collaboration between acclaimed British fashion brand Katherine Hooker and Chelsea’s own antique afficionado Guinevere, a limited edition coat, along with the Katharine Hooker A/W14 collection, was revealed during a hushhush cocktail party for private clients in Guinevere’s showrooms. The talk of the evening centred around the Tallulah coat which is made to order and lined with antique sari fabric – a true twist on modern elegance. Whilst taking in the beautiful collection, guests drank martini and gin cocktails and devoured mini roast beef and Yorkshire puddings. Fashion and food at its best.
Photography: Photopress Charlotte Riley
Lord Fellowes and James Purefoy
Chloe Green
Georges Kern and Olga Kurylenko
Keeley Hawes
Douglas Booth
Emily Blunt and Christoph Waltz
Tom Felton and Jade Olivia
Martha Ward
Allen Leech and Charlie Webster
CEO of IWC Schaffhausen Georges Kern, Amanda Nevill, CEO of the BFI, and Rob Brydon
Natalie Dormer and Gwendoline Christie
Georges Kern, Emily Blunt and Christoph Waltz
Eliza Cummings
Moritz Bleibtreu, Franziska Weisz and Thomas Kretschmann
Daisy Lowe and Erin O’Connor
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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
Haute Cuisine Dining
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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
Flowers
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
222 Westbourne Grove, W11 2RH 020 7727 3095 wildatheart.com
The Sloane Club
cleaners
specialist services
Hillside Clothes Care
BUILDER
Lower Sloane Street SW1W 8BS 020 7730 9131 sloaneclub.co.uk
Business Affairs computer & technology help
Infusion Haberdashery and Dry Cleaners
Richard Darsa
3 Chepstow Road, W2 5BL 020 7243 8735 infusion-haberdashery.co.uk
78 Cadogan Place SW1X 9RP 07768 200 551 richard@darsa.net Couriers
Partridges 2-5 Duke of York Square SW3 4LY 020 7730 7102 partridges.co.uk
15 Elgin Mews W11 1PU 020 6305 8941 runners4u.com
Selena Courier Service 59 Ledbury Road, W11 2AA 020 7727 5030 meltchocolates.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
Drinking
Boujis 43 Thurloe Street, SW7 2LQ 020 7584 2000 boujis.com
38 Lombard Road SW11 3RP 020 7978 6506 avolus.com
lifestyle services london lifestyle service
223 Notting Hill Gate, Suite 221 W11 3JE; 020 7221 2153 nottinghillcleaning.com
The Cadogan Arms
07547 716076 madogtraining@gmail.com madogtrainingandservices.co.uk PICTURE FRAMER
Frame Set & Match St. Anne’s Housekeeping 19 Bolsover Street, W1W 5NA 020 3397 7495 stanneshousekeeping.com
111 Old Brompton Road, SW7 3LE 020 7589 7635 sk@framesetandmatch.com psychotherapist
Pets
Suzanne Thomas Canine Culture Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL 079 4952 3710 canineculture.co.uk
Purple Bone 95 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3JZ 020 7985 0903 purplebone.com
Little Luxuries Premium Cigars
71 Walton Street SW3 2HT 020 7989 9890 whitecirclecollection.com
dog training
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White Circle Collection 298 King’s Road, SW3 5UG 020 7352 6500 thecadoganarmschelsea.com
William Gaze Ltd Basement, Loft & Extension Specialist 28 Imperial Square 020 7078 8874 williamgazeltd.com
M.A. Dog Training and Services Notting Hill Cleaning
Runners 4 U Couriers
Chocolatiers
Melt Chocolates
118 Kensington Park Rd, W11 2PW 020 7243 6900 hillsidedryclean.co.uk
Nikki Tibbles Wild at Heart
Atlam Cigars 111 Portobello Road, W11 2QB 020 7602 7573 atlamcigars.com
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Leave no stone unturned Leaving no stone unturned, Stone World has grown to specialise in some of the rarest and most exquisite colour variations of Natural Stone from around the world, from the finest marble in Italy to the flawless granite mined in Brazil. With stock of over 4,000 slabs at the Park Royal warehouse facility, clients are encouraged to visit to personally select the exact slab they would like to use for their projects. For those seeking inspiration for design ideas and colour palettes, Stone World has launched an app: The Stone Library. The app allows users to search for Natural Stone by colour, the material category or texture and keywords. Each Natural Stone entry has an enhanced image quality feature, which enables users to use the entire screen as a sample swatch, helping them to build colour schemes and specify particular stones for a new project.
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NOTTING HILL 129-131 Notting Hill Gate W11 3LB 020 7717 5106
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SOUTH KENSINGTON 115 Old Brompton Road SW7 3LE 020 7590 0333
CHELSEA 58 Fulham Road SW3 6HH 020 7225 6700
KENSINGTON 172 Kensington Church Street W8 4BN 020 7792 1881
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KNIGHTSBRIDGE 82 Brompton Road SW3 1ER 020 7225 6506
KENSINGTON GATE 22 Gloucester Road SW7 4RB 020 7581 1152
CHELSEA 134 Fulham Road SW10 9PY 020 7717 5291
NOTTING HILL 299 Westbourne Grove W11 2QA 020 7727 7777
HAMPTONS COUNTRY HOUSE
8 Chertsey Street, Surrey GU1 4HD 01483 339740
BELGRAVIA 1 Motcomb Street SW1X 8JX 020 7235 8861
SOUTH KENSINGTON 25-27 Harrington Road SW7 3EU 020 7581 8888
KENSINGTON 8 Hornton Street W8 4NW 020 7937 9371
CHELSEA 2 Cale Street SW3 3QU 020 7581 5011
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KNIGHTSBRIDGE 168 Brompton Road SW3 1HW 020 7584 2044
domusnova.com VERNON YARD, W11
BAYSWATER 78 Westbourne Grove W2 5RT 020 7221 7817
CHELSEA 54-56 Lower Sloane Street SW1W 8BP 020 7730 8762
A converted barn set over three floors, designed by a local architect and situated in a private mews, featuring a sliding roof and original barn doors. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 receptions, balcony, garage. £2,500 per week Unfurnished 020 7243 1352 nhl.lets@faronsutaria.co.uk
NOTTING HILL 17 Kensington Park Road W11 2EU 020 7727 1717
EARL’S COURT 239 Earl’s Court Road SW5 9AH 020 7835 1577
DOVE MEWS, SW5
A stylish and contemporary style mews house in South Kensington, arranged over three floors with a private terrace and fully-fitted eat-in granite kitchen. Master bedroom suite, 2 further double bedrooms, bathroom.
FULHAM & PARSON’S GREEN OUR SERVICE WILL MOVE YOU 617 Fulham Road SW6 5UQ 020 7717 5141
£1,300 per week Furnished/Unfurnished 020 7590 0333 obr.lets@faronsutaria.co.uk
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 37 Alexander Street W2 5NU 020 7908 9338
PADDINGTON 4c Praed Street, W2 1JX 020 7717 5313
hogarthestates.co.uk EARL’S COURT 16b Hogarth Place SW5 0QT 020 7373 5222
PIMLICO & WESTMINSTER 50 Belgrave Road SW1V 1RQ 020 7717 5315
hlrlets.com
SLOANE SQUARE 7 Lower Sloane Street SW1W 8AH 020 7717 5317
CHELSEA 117 Sydney Street SW3 6NR 020 7351 7822
WEST END 30 Warwick Street W1B 5NH 020 7201 6699
HYDE PARK & BAYSWATER 24-25 Albion Street, W2 2AX 020 7262 2030 MARYLEBONE & REGENT’S PARK 20a Paddington Street W1U 5QP 020 7486 6338
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NOTTING HILL 89 Notting Hill Gate W11 3JZ 020 7717 5109
KENSINGTON 375 Kensington High St W14 8QH 020 7087 5696
kayandco.com
faronsutaria.co.uk NOTTING HILL 301 Westbourne Grove W11 2QA 020 7717 5311
MAYFAIR 48 Berkeley Square W1J 5AX 020 3284 1888
BAYSWATER 23 Leinster Terrace W2 3ET 020 3280 3504 FULHAM 29 Effie Road SW6 1EN 020 3280 3528
HOLLAND PARK 128 Holland Park Avenue W11 4UE 020 3282 1550
MAYFAIR 26a Conduit Street W1S 2XY 020 7495 9580
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malverns.co.uk
BELGRAVIA 82-83 Chester Square SW1W 9JH 020 7881 7722
KENSINGTON Malvern Court Onslow Square SW7 3HU 020 7589 8122
Hyde Park 1 Craven Terrace W2 3QD 020 7871 5060 KENSINGTON 54-56 Kensington Church Street W8 4DB 020 7938 4311 KNIGHTSBRIDGE 60 Sloane Avenue SW3 3DD 020 7591 8600 NOTTING HILL 298 Westbourne Grove W11 2PS 020 7229 0229 SOUTH KENSINGTON 157 Gloucester Road SW7 4TH 020 7871 4111
sothebysrealty.co.uk CHELSEA 62-64 Fulham Road SW3 6HH 020 7808 8540
KNIGHTSBRIDGE 49 Beauchamp Place SW3 1NY 020 7581 3253
rokstone.com
marshandparsons.co.uk Chelsea Rawlings House 2a Milner Street, SW3 2PU 020 7591 5570 Earls Court 246 Old Brompton Road SW5 ODE 020 7835 0620
www.russellsimpson.co.uk Chelsea 5 Anderson Street SW3 3LU 020 7225 0277
Holland Park 57 Norland Square W11 4QJ 020 7605 6890 Kensington 9 Kensington Church Street W8 4LF 020 7368 4450 North Kensington 136 Lancaster Road W11 1QU 020 7313 8350 Notting Hill 2-6 Kensington Park Road W11 3BU 020 7313 2890 South Kensington 29 Harrington Road SW7 3HD 020 7590 0800
SLOANE STREET 139 Sloane Street SW1X 9AY 020 7730 0822
CHELSEA 43 Cadogan Street SW3 2PR 020 7225 3866 WEST CHELSEA 140 Fulham Road SW10 9PY 020 7373 1010 KENSINGTON 103 Kensington Church Street W8 7LN 020 7938 3666
Knightsbridge & Chelsea 289 Brompton Road SW3 2DY 020 7589 6616 Notting Hill 178 Westbourne Grove W11 2RH 020 7727 3227 South Kensington 123a Gloucester Road SW7 4TE 020 7373 5052
KNIGHTSBRIDGE 66 Sloane Street SW1X 9SH 020 7235 9959
savills.co.uk
NOTTING HILL 303 Westbourne Grove W11 2QA 020 7221 1111
CHELSEA 196-200 Fulham Road SW10 9PN 020 7578 9000
waellis.co.uk
KENSINGTON 145 Kensington Church Street W8 7LP 020 7535 3300
winkworth.co.uk Kensington 118 Kensington Church Street, W8 4BH 020 7727 1500
struttandparker.com
Marylebone 5 Dorset Street W1U 6QJ 020 7580 2030
CHELSEA 352a King’s Road SW3 5UU 020 7349 4300 FULHAM 203 New King’s Road SW6 4SR 020 7751 2400
pattersonbowe.co.uk
KNIGHTSBRIDGE 174 Brompton Road SW3 1HP 020 7306 1610
KNIGHTSBRIDGE 188 Brompton Road SW3 1HQ 020 7581 5234
wilfords.com
Notting Hill 168 Westbourne Grove W11 2RW 020 7727 5750
KENSINGTON 6 Holland Street W8 4LT 020 7361 0400
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Holland Park, Holland Park W11
Stunning penthouse with secure direct lift access An immaculate lateral penthouse apartment situated within a classic white stucco fronted listed Holland Park villa. This apartment has been refurbished to the most exacting of standards by the current owner. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, hallway, direct lift access, porter. Approximately 347 sq m ﴾3,744 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/kensington kens@knightfrank.com 020 3551 5156
Share of Freehold Guide price: £9,250,000 ﴾KEN140110﴿
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Paultons Square, Chelsea SW3 Key family house in garden square
Occupying one of the best positions on the western side of the square, the accommodation flows in a very practical manner and includes a master bedroom en suite, 4 further bedrooms, reception room, dining room, sitting room and garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 240 sq m ﴾2,589 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 3641 7731
Freehold Guide price: £5,000,000 ﴾CHL100223﴿
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Walton Place, Knightsbridge SW3 Grade II listed house in the heart of Knightsbridge
An immaculately presented white stucco fronted house in this Grade II listed terrace, within 100 metres of Harrods. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, elegant first floor double reception room, dining room, family room, kitchen, conservatory, rear garden. Approximately 261 sq m ﴾2,813 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5913
Freehold Guide price: £8,750,000 ﴾SLA120083﴿
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Lennox Gardens, Knightsbridge SW1 Penthouse apartment with direct lift access
A fourth floor apartment presented in excellent order, with fantastic views towards the Brompton Oratory and over Lennox Gardens. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, guest suite, bedroom 3/study, reception room with dining area, kitchen breakfast room, direct lift access, caretaker. EPC rating E. Approximately 164 sq m ﴾1,765 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5913
Leasehold: approximately 86 years remaining Guide price: £6,500,000 ﴾SLA100029﴿
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Hyde Park Square, Hyde Park W2 Immaculately presented garden square apartment
A luxuriously refurbished lateral apartment located on the third floor of a Grade II listed building on one of London's finest garden squares. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, handmade Italian kitchen, Lutron lighting, separate storage vault, lift, porter, access to communal private gardens. Approximately 151 sq m ﴾1,630 sq ft﴿ Share of Freehold
KnightFrank.co.uk/hydepark hydepark@knightfrank.com 020 3544 2483
Guide price: £3,750,000 ﴾HPE140172﴿
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Hyde Park Street, Hyde Park W2 Magnificent lateral apartment with park views
A beautifully presented corner apartment with views across Hyde Park, located in a Grade II listed white stucco building. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, dual aspect reception room, family room/study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, air conditioning, surround sound, lift, porter. Approximately 280 sq m ﴾3,014 sq ft﴿ Leasehold: approximately 161 years remaining
KnightFrank.co.uk/hydepark hydepark@knightfrank.com 020 3544 2483
Guide price: £7,000,000 ﴾HPE140197﴿
NH/HP Kens And Chelsea Nov 2014 HP Sales
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Princedale Road, Notting Hill W11 Three Bedroom house with garden
An attractive three bedroom period house spread over four floors, which comes with a good sized garden with a separate access to Pottery Lane. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, guest cloakroom, garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 146 sq m ﴾1,574 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/nottinghill nottinghill@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5449
Freehold Guide price: £2,400,000 ﴾NGH120009﴿
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Oxford Gardens, W10
A stunning double fronted six bedroom house Completely transformed by the present owner, this is a light and spacious family home. 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, dining area, play room, wine cellar, gym, utility room, garden. EPC rating C. Approximately 507 sq m ﴾5,467 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/nottinghill nottinghill@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5449
Freehold Guide price: £10,950,000 ﴾NGH140173﴿
K&C - November- 88 Oxford Gardens
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Pembridge Square, Notting Hill W2 Stylish Grade II listed two bedroom apartment
Perfect for entertaining, with lovely high ceilings in one of the most popular garden squares in Notting Hill. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, reception room, kitchen, dining room, TV room, terrace. Approximately 179 sq m ﴾1,928 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/nottinghill nottinghill@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5449
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Guide price: £3,500,000 ﴾NGH130020﴿
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Pembridge Villas, Notting Hill W11
Beautifully modern town house with off‐street parking A spacious house that was part of the Berkeley homes development, offering great entertaining and bedroom accommodation. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen, study, utility room, terrace, 2 patios, secure off‐street parking. EPC rating C. Approximately 264 sq m ﴾2,843 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/nottinghill nottinghill@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5449
Freehold Guide price: £4,950,000 ﴾NGH080212﴿
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Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill W11 Stunning five bedroom family home with garden
A beautifully decorated stucco fronted period family home with a lovely private garden. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, utility room, wine cellar, balcony, garden. EPC rating C. Approximately 305.65 sq m ﴾3,290 sq ft﴿ Freehold Guide price: £6,000,000 ﴾NGH140181﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/nottinghill nottinghill@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5449 Marshandparsons.co.uk primesales@ marshandparsons.co.uk 020 7727 7750
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Queen's Gate, South Kensington SW7 Classically proportioned four bedroom apartment
A superb and rare duplex situated on the first and second floors of a white stucco fronted building located in the heart of South Kensington. 3/4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen and terrace. EPC rating E. Approximately 263 sq m ﴾2,829 sq ft﴿ Share of Freehold
KnightFrank.co.uk/southkensington southkensington@knightfrank.com 020 8128 1253
Guide price: £4,500,000 ﴾STK110083﴿
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Westminster Suite, The Tower SW8 Sensational London apartment with private lift lobby
Incorporating the entire 45th floor of the landmark Tower, with astounding views of the capital from all rooms. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen, formal dining room, 3 sky gardens, private lift lobby, valet parking for 6 cars, 24 hour concierge and resident's leisure facilities. EPC rating B. Approximately 619 sq m ﴾6,670 sq ft﴿ Leasehold Guide price: £20,000,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670
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Limerston Street, Chelsea SW10 Westminster Suite, The Tower SW8 Charming four London bedroom house with west facingliftgarden Sensational apartment with private lobby
Incorporating the entire 45th floorfamily of thehouse, landmark Tower, with astounding A beautifully presented four bedroom which benefits from an openviews plan of the capital allroom rooms. 4 3 reception rooms, kitchen, formal kitchen andfrom dining and bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, boasts excellent decoration throughout. 4 bedrooms, dining room, 3 sky gardens, private liftreception lobby, valet parking for 6cloakroom. cars, 24 hour concierge 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining/family room, room, garden, resident's leisure facilities. rating EPC and rating E. Approximately 205 sq EPC m ﴾2,206 sqB.ft﴿Approximately 619 sq m ﴾6,670 sq ft﴿ Leasehold Available furnished or unfurnished Guide price: £20,000,000 Guide price: £2,450 per week ﴾RVR140220﴿ ﴾CHQ193953﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings riverside@knightfrank.com chelsealettings@knightfrank.com 3597 7670 020 020 3641 6022
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The Lansbury, Knightsbridge SW3
Overlooking Harrods and situated in a boutique development, this stunning penthouse boasts exquisite furnishings and bespoke details. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, underfloor heating throughout, air conditioning, terrace, balcony, lift and underground parking. EPC rating B. Approximately 286 sq m ﴾3,083 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6019
Available furnished
Three bedroom penthouse apartment
Guide price: £7,950 per week ﴾KNQ195058﴿ 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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Addison Place, Notting Hill W11
Stunning two bedroom house with luxurious finish A fully refurbished house to let on a tranquil mews in Holland Park, which has been finished to an extrememly high specification. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room and kitchen. Short let price £2,500 per week. EPC rating C. Approximately 106.4 sq m ﴾1,144 sq ft﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings nottinghilllettings@knightfrank.com 020 7985 9990
Available furnished Guide price: £1,400 per week ﴾NHQ190154﴿
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Clareville Street, South Kensington SW7 Fantastic five bedroom house arranged over five floors
This house combines the best of contemporary comfort and design and further benefits from a garage and two entrances. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, kitchen/breakfast room, reception room, media room, 2 cloakrooms, terrace, patio, garage. EPC rating C. Approximately 330 sq m ﴾3,556 sq ft﴿ Available furnished or unfurnished Guide price: £6,000 per week ﴾SKQ204865﴿
KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings southkenlettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6025
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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PROPERTY
Property News PRIME RESI provides us with a comprehensive monthly round-up of key news about the local luxury property market
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Super-Prime Stumble London’s top-end property values fall 11% in a year: Despite a significant cooling in some prime central markets throughout 2013 and the early part of 2014, Carter Jonas reports that Q2 2014 saw a return to strong capital value appreciation for most areas, led by a relatively strong upturn in demand from domestic buyers. Knightsbridge, for example, saw capital values increase by 5.7% in the first half of the year, after a very flat preceding 18 months. The one big exception to H1’s growth is the super-prime £10m+ market, where quarterly capital values have been falling since spring 2013 with no sign of a trend reversal. Carter Jonas’ data shows average falls of 11% in this market from June 2013 to June 2014. Wandsworth and Fulham have now matched and exceeded the more established Prime Central London markets of Holland Park and prime W2. Value growth levels in Knightsbridge have, as a result of a prolonged period of stagnation, been matched by the Mayfair and Marylebone markets, with all three markets recording a 10-year capital value growth of between 160 – 180%. The agency is forecasting that capital value growth will “slow significantly” across all Prime Central London markets for the rest of this year.
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Gold Standard The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) gets tough on Holland Park property: The owner of a house in Holland Park is facing the full weight of RBKC’s planning enforcement team after carrying out unauthorised works on a “work of art”. According to the council, officials have now served four legal notices on the owner of a house on Holland Park Avenue over a three-month period, after concerns were raised about the works and general condition of the property. The Grade II-listed property is the first that both pedestrians and drivers see when entering the Royal Borough from Shepherd’s Bush, and apparently it’s “dragging down the rest of the neighbourhood”. A Listed Building Enforcement Notice and an Enforcement Notice has now been issued, requiring the owner to remove the unauthorised works by 1 November or face further legal action. The property is part of what’s described as ‘unified composition’, inspired by the Royal Crescent in Bath. Councillor Timothy Coleridge, the council’s cabinet member for planning policy, said: “Taken in their entirety, this set of buildings are a work of art and it is the owner’s responsibility to look after and care for their property so future generations can appreciate what has been created. However, if the owner is not willing to look after their property in a manner befitting a listed building we have the will, resources and legal powers to take action when necessary.” Royal Crescent from Holland Park Avenue Photography by/ Asteuartw, CC by SA 3-0
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1 ELEGANT FAMILY HOUSE ON COMMUNAL GARDEN SQUARE edwardes square, w8 Kitchen/family/breakfast room ø dining room ø double reception room ø master bedroom suite ø 4 further bedrooms ø 2 further bathrooms ø guest cloakroom ø linked 1 bed studio/flat ø access to communal garden square ø 288 sq m (3,098 sq ft) ø EPC=E Guide £5.95 million Freehold
Savills Kensington Sarah Birch sbirch@savills.com
020 7535 3300
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1 GRADE II* LISTED TOWNHOUSE WITH ACCESS TO COMMUNAL GARDENS pelham place, sw7 Drawing room ø dining room ø kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bath/shower room ø 2 bedroom suites ø family room/bedroom 4 ø utility room ø garden and access to communal gardens ø 245 sq m (2,645 sq m) ø EPC=E Guide £7.85 million Freehold
Savills Knightsbridge
Savills Sloane Street
William Duckworth-Chad wdchad@savills.com
Tom Lamb tlamb@savills.com
020 7581 5234
020 7730 0822
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1 BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED PERIOD HOUSE IN PRIME NOTTING HILL artesian road, w2 Drawing room ø reception room with dining area ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø utility room ø terrace ø patio ø 180 sq m (1,936 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Savills Notting Hill Ben Davies bdavies@savills.com
020 7727 5750 Guide £3.75 million Freehold
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1 AN UNUSUALLY WIDE GRADE II LISTED FAMILY HOUSE pembroke square, w8 Extended double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 4/5 bedrooms ø 4 bath/shower rooms (3 en suite) ø utility room and guest cloakroom ø west-facing garden ø terrace ø 282 sq m (3,034 sq ft) ø EPC=E Guide £5.95 million Freehold
Crayson
Savills Kensington
Nick Crayson hello@crayson.com
Kit Allen kallen@savills.com
020 7221 1117
020 7535 3300
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1 BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE chelsea manor street, sw3 Reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 3 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø 1 further bedroom/media room ø shower room ø guest cloakroom ø patio ø 182 sq m (1,956 sq ft) ø EPC=C Guide £2.995 million Freehold
Savills Sloane Street
Savills Knightsbridge
Charles Holbrook cholbrook@savills.com
Toby Anderdon tanderdon@savills.com
020 7730 0822
020 7581 5234
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1 STUNNING THREE BEDROOM CORNER MAISONETTE lancaster gate, w2 Reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 3 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø family bathroom ø guest cloakroom ø porter ø 257 sq m (2,764 sq ft) ø EPC=C Guide £4.95 million Leasehold, approximately 966 years remaining
Knight Frank
Savills Notting Hill
Antonia Thorp antonia.thorp@knightfrank.com
Oliver Lurot olurot@savills.com
020 7871 5060
020 7727 5750
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1 LATERAL APARTMENT WITH A BRIGHT SOUTHERLY AND WESTERLY ASPECT oakwood court, w14 3 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 4 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø bathroom ø balcony ø 24hr porter ø communal garden ø lock-up garage by separate negotiation ø 332 sq m (3,574 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Anthony Sharp
Savills Kensington
Matthew Legge matthew@anthony-sharp.com
Stephen Holmes sholmes@savills.com
020 7243 8398
020 7535 3300
Asking £5.5 million Leasehold, approximatley 123 years remaining
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DENBIGH CLOSE, w11
KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE, w2
Open plan reception room/kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø utility room ø mews parking ø 85 sq m (916 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Open plan reception room/kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø further bedroom ø shower room ø 2 terraces ø lift ø porter ø leisure facilities ø underground parking ø 142 sq m (1,530 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Guide £1.75 million Freehold
Guide £2.995 million Leasehold
Savills Notting Hill bdavies@savills.com 020 7727 5750
Savills Notting Hill bdavies@savills.com 020 7727 5750
BILLING PLACE, sw10
STANLEY MANSIONS, sw10
Reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø 2 storage vaults ø garden ø 92 sq m (991 sq ft) ø EPC=F
Entrance hall ø open plan reception room/kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 2 further bedrooms ø shower room ø communal patio and roof terrace ø 106 sq m (1,139 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Guide £1.895 million Freehold
Guide £2 million Leasehold
Savills Chelsea apwright@savills.com 020 7578 9000
Savills Chelsea bharvey@savills.com 020 7578 9000
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CALLOW STREET, sw3
COTTESMORE COURT, w8
Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø patio ø 68 sq m (731 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedroom suites ø 2 terraces ø porter ø lift ø underground parking and storage (by separate rental negotiation and subject to availability) ø 111 sq m (1,197 sq ft) ø EPC=F
Guide £915,000 Leasehold
Offers in excess of £2.4 million Share of Freehold
Savills Chelsea bharvey@savills.com 020 7578 9000
Savills Kensington sholmes@savills.com 020 7535 3300
HORNTON STREET, w8
KENSINGTON HEIGHTS, w8
Drawing room ø study ø kitchen ø dining room ø 4 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø 2 shower rooms ø guest cloakroom ø 180 sq m (1,946 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Open plan reception room/dining area/kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 3 further bedrooms ø bathroom ø guest cloakroom ø 2 terraces ø underground parking space ø 123 sq m (1,327 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Guide £2.75 million Leasehold
Asking £2 million Share of Freehold
Savills Kensington tholcroft@savills.com 020 7535 3300
Savills Kensington sholmes@savills.com 020 7535 3300
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GARWAY ROAD, w2
BARK PLACE, w2
2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchen ø balcony ø 92 sq m (990 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=C
4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø double reception room ø eat-in kitchen ø patio garden ø 165 sq m (1,773 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC =E
Furnished £995 per week
Unfurnished £1,500 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
ST CHARLES SQUARE, w10
LANCASTER GATE, w2
5 bedrooms ø 5 bathrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø staff flat with private access ø south-facing garden ø 400 sq m (4,297 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=E
3 bedroom suites ø reception room ø kitchen ø balcony ø 24-hour concierge ø swimming pool and gym ø 248 sq m (2,671 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=F
Unfurnished £2,750 per week
Furnished £5,500 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 ndennis@savills.com 020 7727 5751
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ST CHARLES SQUARE, w10
CHENISTON GARDENS, w8
5 bedrooms ø 5 bathrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø staff flat with private access ø south-facing garden ø 400 sq m (4,297 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=E
2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø shower room ø reception room ø open plan kitchen ø two terraces ø 80 sq m (870 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=D
Unfurnished £2,750 per week
Furnished £1,050 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 Kensington lgood@savills.com 020 7535 3333
CAMPDEN STREET, w8
LANCASTER GATE, w2
3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø terrace ø 136 sq m (1,470 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=E
3 bedroom suites ø reception room ø kitchen ø balcony ø 24-hour concierge ø swimming pool and gym ø 248 sq m (2,671 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=F
Unfurnished £1,650 per week
Furnished £5,500 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 Notting Hill ndennis@savills.com 020 7727 5751
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THURLOE CLOSE, sw7
CORNWALL GARDENS, sw7
3 double bedroom suites ø 2 reception rooms ø eat in kitchen ø balcony ø utility space ø under floor heating in bathrooms ø 188 sq m (2,033 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D
3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchen ø terrace with Kensington views ø balcony ø 164 sq m (1,769 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D
Unfurnished £2,950 per week
Unfurnished £1,995 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 omellotte@savills.com 020 7578 9020
BOLTON LODGE, sw10
TREVOR STREET, sw7
Bedroom suite ø reception room ø kitchen ø interior designed ø split level ø 56 sq m (607 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=E
4 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø bathroom ø reception room ø eat-in kitchen ø air conditioning ø patio garden ø 213 sq m (2,293 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D
Furnished £695 per week
Unfurnished £2,950 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 cjalexander@savills.com 020 7584 8585
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Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk
Kildare Gardens, W2 A fantastic development opportunity to create a wonderful family home with a charming west facing garden. Overlooking delightful communal gardens, the house is situated on the west side of the square facing east. Kildare Gardens is tree lined no through road tucked in behind Westbourne Grove with its international boutiques, cafes and fine dining establishments. EPC: F
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Hamptons Notting Hill Office Sales. 020 7717 5311 | Lettings. 020 7717 5341
Development opportunity Original features Two reception rooms Seven bedrooms West facing garden Communal gardens
Clifton Gate, SW10
£2,695,000 Freehold
This three bedroom freehold house, tucked away behind gates in this private location, has accommodation set over four floors. The property has a reception room, kitchen/ dining room, a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms, an elevated west facing roof terrace, private garage and ground floor patio.
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Three bedroom house Two bathrooms Patio and roof-terrace Garage Gated development 1,709 sq ft
Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk
Campden Hill Court, W8 A superb four bedroom (2,497 sq. ft.) lateral apartment with wonderful entertaining space presented in excellent condition throughout. The apartment has lovely bright westerly views towards Holland Park and benefits from 24 hour porterage. EPC: D
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Hamptons Kensington Office Sales. 020 7937 9371 | Lettings. 020 7717 5459
Two reception rooms Kitchen Three bedrooms & three bathrooms Study/fourth bedroom Balcony Porter & lift
Yeoman’s Row, SW3 A very attractive and substantial four bedroom linked semi-detached house in this very sought-after Knightsbridge location. The property was refurbished to a high standard in 2006, offering a generous and light first floor reception room. Yeoman’s Row is a sought after and quiet residential cul de sac situated in the heart of Knightsbridge. EPC: E
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Hamptons Knightsbridge Office Sales. 020 7717 5461 | Lettings. 020 7717 5463
Central but quiet location Generous reception room Very spacious master bedroom Three further bedrooms all with ensuites Second reception room / media room Patio Garden
Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk
Ebury Street, SW1W An impressive and perfectly proportioned second floor lateral flat within this Regency conversion in an attractive street in Belgravia. Of particular interest are the five large sash windows which span the front of the property offering plenty of light and high ceilings. EPC: E
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Hamptons Sloane Square Office Sales. 020 7717 5481 | Lettings. 0207 717 5483
Two bedrooms Two bathrooms Plenty of light and high ceilings Large drawing room with feature fireplace Well presented Possible Belgrave Square garden access
Netherton Grove, SW10 A fantastic and newly refurbished two bedroom split level apartment set over the first and second floors of this period conversions in Chelsea, SW10. Having over 1500 sq ft of space in total the apartment has a lovely double reception room and separate kitchen on the first floor, with both bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms on the second floor. EPC: D
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*Tenant Charges Tenants should note that as well as rent, an administration charge of £216 (Inc. VAT) per property and a referencing charge of £54 (Inc. VAT) per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit www.hamptons.co.uk/rent/tenant-charges
Hamptons Chelsea Office Lettings. 020 7717 5433 | Sales. 0207 835 1444
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Two double bedrooms Two ensuite bathrooms Large double reception room Bright and spacious 1,525 square feet Quiet residential street
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Addison Road, W14 A phenomenal five bedroom home on this prestigious road located close to Holland Park. The house has been finished to the most exacting standards and boasts gorgeous entertaining space and a stunning garden. Also available for short let. (3,573 Sq ft/331 Sq m). EPC: E
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Hamptons Kensington Office Lettings. 020 7717 5459 | Sales. 020 7937 9371
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Lincoln House, SW3
£1,295 per week Furnished
Immaculately presented throughout, the apartment has the benefit of a newly fitted eat-in kitchen with granite work tops, two large double bedrooms with built in storage and the master benefitting further from an en suite. The property is ideally located to all the amenities of Knightsbridge including the world famous Harrods and Harvey Nichols..
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Hamptons Knightsbridge Office Lettings. 020 7717 5463 | Sales. 020 7717 5461
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Two bedrooms, two bathrooms Contemporary styling Lift Porter Balcony Central Location
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D’oyley Street SW1X A beautifully decorated four bedroom raised & lower ground floor maisonette. The property has a large eat in kitchen and bright reception room, perfect for entertaining. With wooden floors throughout, contemporary finish, designer lighting this is a fantastic property. EPC: C
£2,350 per week Unfurnished • • • • •
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Hamptons Sloane Square Office Lettings. 0207 717 5483 | Sales. 020 7717 5481
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Four bedrooms Four bathrooms Large eat in kitchen Wooden floors Contemporary finish
PROPERTY
Hot Property: Kensington Park Road A five-bedroom townhouse complete with a tranquil walled garden
This imposing townhouse, located opposite Stanley Gardens, offers grand proportions and a beautifully refurbished, bright interior. The reception space is arranged over three floors and consists of an exceptional first-floor double reception room, with a magnificent dining room and kitchen/ breakfast room on the raised ground floor. An informal reception space on the lower floor leads directly onto the landscaped garden. The lower floor has independent access and a nanny suite that can operate independently of the main accommodation. The bedroom accommodation includes a fabulous master suite with a large double bedroom and walk-through dressing room that leads to a beautiful bathroom. Three further bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. The house also includes a laundry room, wine cellar and study. While having been expertly adapted for modern living, the house retains many period features including coving, fireplaces and an elegant staircase. The principal rooms are on a grand scale and benefit from fabulous full-length
Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, W11 ÂŁ6,000,000
windows. The walled, landscaped garden is approaching 50 ft in length, and the property in total boasts in excess of 3,000 sq ft. The house is located moments from Westbourne Grove in central Notting Hill. The immediate area is abound with world-class restaurants, shops and bars, while Hyde Park and Holland Park are only a short distance away. For more information contact Keith Gorny, Director of Prime Sales at Marsh & Parsons, 9 Kensington Church Street, W8 4LF
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Sell. 020 7221 1117 hello@crayson.com 10 Lambton Place, W11 2SH
Or bye. At Crayson, we don’t tie our clients into a contract. So if we don’t sell your property, you’re free to walk away. A case of the agent who knows London like the back of our hands, being happy to just shake hands.
Hereford Road Notting Hill W2 Secluded behind an anonymous gate, and sheltered by a terrace of stucco houses is a truly unique contemporary London house. Designed by an award-winning architect and built by one of London’s leading construction firms, this house is a testament to the very best of contemporary british architecture.
Sole Agent 020 7221 1117 hello@crayson.com 10 Lambton Place, W11 2SH
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Pembridge House Notting Hill W11 A rare opportunity to create a unique stand-alone Notting Hill townhouse, complete with carriage driveway in the Royal Borough. Plans have been drawn up and submitted to the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea to meld this pair of semi-detached houses into one substantial property measuring just under 10,000 sq. ft. Four floors of vast lateral space creating an amazing house set back from the road and fronted by a wide sweeping carriage drive.
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Westbourne Park Road Notting Hill W2 A large, wide and voluminous, semi-detached low built period house spread over just three floors. Moments from the glamorous boulevard of Westbourne Grove and of Notting Hill’s myriad temptations. Owned and thoroughly enjoyed by the same family for over three decades, this is the quintessential family town house.
Joint Sole Agent 020 7221 1117 hello@crayson.com 10 Lambton Place, W11 2SH John D Wood 020 3151 5832
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Lancaster Road Notting Hill W11 A triplex in Notting Hill, untouched by the deadening hand of design, hard to come by and with all to play for‌ There is a great deal to shout about in this triplex apartment in an archetypal stucco fronted Notting Hill house.
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So or sold 020 7221 1117 hello@crayson.com 10 Lambton Place, W11 2SH
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Battersea
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Little Venice
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Bishops Park
Chelsea
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Barnes
Brook Green
Clapham
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Lansdowne House W11 ÂŁ7,500,000
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Branham Gardens SW5 ÂŁ3,700,000 This very rare un-modernised lateral apartment boasts approx. 2,540 sqft of living space with stunning south facing views over a one-acre private garden square in SW5. The bright entertaining rooms sit to the front of the building with direct views over the beautiful gardens. The bedroom accommodation is located to the rear of the building and comprises four large double bedrooms served by two en suite bathrooms, a communal bathroom and a separate WC. Leasehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.
EARLS COURT: 020 7835 0620 sales.ect@marshandparsons.co.uk
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Sunday Times Estate Agency of the Year 2013 - Gold (for the 2nd year running!)
Community Champion of the Year
Best London Estate Agency
The Negotiator Awards 2013 - Silver
Sunday Times Estate Agency of the Year 2013 (Medium) - Gold (for the 4th year running!)
Portland Road W2 £3,250,000 Located in the heart of Holland Park, this spectacular, beautifully refurbished four-bedroom family home has been finished to the highest standard. The accommodation comprises a superb kitchen with family room spanning 33ft on the lower ground floor and a stunning drawing room on the raised ground floor leading out to a charming patio garden. The bedroom accommodation includes an indulgent master suite occupying the entire first floor, a further three bedrooms, a family bathroom and roof terrace. Freehold. EPC=D.
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Ledbury Mews West W11 £3,250,000 This stunning three-bedroom mews house is located just off Ledbury Road in Prime Notting Hill. The ground floor features a large double bedroom with a beautifully finished en suite bathroom and a garage for off street parking. The first floor provides a further two double bedrooms two bathrooms (one en suite), while the top floor offers exceptional entertaining space with high ceilings, a well-appointed contemporary kitchen and access to a small terrace. Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.
NOTTING HILL: 020 7313 2890 sales.hol@marshandparsons.co.uk
Local know-how. Better results. Askew Road
Battersea
Camden
Earls Court
Hammersmith
Little Venice
Notting Hill
Balham
Bishops Park
Chelsea
East Sheen
Holland Park
Marylebone
Pimlico & Westminster
Barnes
Brook Green
Clapham
Fulham
Kensington
North Kensington
South Kensington
Cornwall Gardens SW7 £2,500,000 This incredible three-bedroom upper maisonette is located on the sought after Cornwall Gardens and boasts a unique, sunken roof top terrace that has 360 degree views. The lower floor includes a luxurious master suite, a family bathroom and two double bedrooms with a large interconnecting sliding wall. The top floor is completely open plan with exceptional reception space and a stylish contemporary kitchen that is flooded with natural light. Leasehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.
SOUTH KENSINGTON: 020 7590 0800 sales.skn@marshandparsons.co.uk
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Billing Road SW10 £2,500,000 This rarely available three-bedroom Victorian terraced house offers well proportioned living space arranged over four floors. The accommodation includes a superb kitchen/dining area on the lower ground floor and a large reception room spanning the entire ground floor with access to the private patio. The bedroom accommodation is arranged over the top two floors and includes three double bedrooms (one en suite) and a bathroom. Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.
EARLS COURT: 020 7835 0620 sales.ect@marshandparsons.co.uk
The Negotiator Awards 2013 (for the 2nd year running!)
Sunday Times Estate Agency of the Year 2013 - Gold (for the 2nd year running!)
Community Champion of the Year
Best London Estate Agency
The Negotiator Awards 2013 - Silver
Sunday Times Estate Agency of the Year 2013 (Medium) - Gold (for the 4th year running!)
Chesterton Road W10 £1,195,000 This beautiful conversion is full of natural light and is set over the top two floors of a handsome period property. The spacious top floor reception room and open plan kitchen is flooded with natural light and in excellent condition. The lower floor houses an excellent master bedroom as well as a second double bedroom, a separate dressing room and a modern bathroom. The property also benefits from a private roof terrace. Share of Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.
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Philimore Court W11 £1,599,000 A beautifully presented two-bedroom lateral apartment, situated on the first floor with the benefit of a porter, lift and access to a communal roof terrace. This stunning apartment is flooded with natural light and offers a fantastic balance of living/entertaining space making the ideal investment or pied-de-terre. Designed by architects Trehearne & Norman Preston & Co in 1932 this block is very convenient located on the corner of Argyll Road & Kensington High Street. Leasehold. EPC=D. Joint Sole Agent.
KENSINGTON: 020 7368 4450 sales.kns@marshandparsons.co.uk
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Election Fever The impact of a general election on London’s prime property market: Winkworth has been looking into how the upcoming general election could impact on sales levels in Prime Central London next year. The agency has tracked recent periods of political instability against transaction volumes to answer the big question: how will buyer behaviour change as we move closer to – and eventually past – polling day? Unsurprisingly, a significant slowdown is anticipated in the lead-up, but the aftermath should get pretty interesting. Since 1997 in Prime Central London the number of transactions in the three months after polling day were between 10.5% and 20.7% higher than in the three months leading up to the election. When compared with the same period in years when a general election didn’t take place, a stronger growth in transactions in election years is plain for all to see. In fact, transaction levels in the three months after the past few general elections have been between 4% and 12.2% higher than the increases seen in non-election years.
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NICK CRAYSON makes a general election manifesto to soothe all our election worries
If I had £1 for every time somebody asked me about mansion tax… Surely everyone must be getting bored rigid with all the speculation about what a possible future government might or might not do when it comes to property taxes? I have been doing some research of my own – asking local residents what they would like to see done – when it comes to property. So it is with this research in mind that I put forward the Crayson Election Manifesto:
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Nosey neighbours: we promise absolutely no more nosey neighbours. Their curiosity will not be piqued by anything that you do – no matter how outlandish – up to and including naked frolics in your garden (if that’s what floats your boat) Noise: what’s that? Neighbours will be completely oblivious to any noise that you generate, no matter how loud it might be. Vice-versa – you can’t hear anything that they get up to at all – including all sorts of banging and loud music
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Property taxes: completely abolished, including Stamp Duty and all talk of progressive property taxes. Council tax can stay as long as they collect the rubbish every day Planning permission: you can do what you want as long as you have it Basement digs: one floor only unless you have cousins in Australia Property prices: when selling, you get exactly what you wanted for your property and there is something for you to buy afterwards that seems to be an incredible deal, possibly even a bargain. The people you are buying from seem incredibly happy with the price you are paying. In fact, everyone is incredibly happy Local shops: offer incredibly fresh and organic food for what appear to be Lidl prices. A pricing error? Or maybe just a wealthy shop owner looking to make a loss to offset against other business surpluses A magical newsagent: open 24 hours a day and selling alcohol at wholesale prices Schools: the best and most highly rated grammar school near enough to be in the catchment area but far away enough to be not seen and not heard.
No sleeping with politicians! Go to bed with your house, wake up in your house. What more do we need? Crayson, 10 Lambton Place, W11 2SH; 020 7221 1117 crayson.com
Mark Elie
Jeremy Montagu-Williams
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Some Others to Notting Hill sell flats. folk were born to dance.
Alas, Jeremy’s in the second bracket. But fortunately for you, he’s extraordinarily good at it. As part of the only dedicated flats team in Notting Hill, he knows his market and offers an unparalleled service. So if you’re eager to perfect your pirouette, speak to Mark, but if you’re looking to buy or sell, Jeremy’s your man.
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Sutherland Place, W2 ÂŁ5,000,000 FREEhold A simply breath-taking house, beautifully designed to blend light contemporary style with all the period charm this classic Grade II listed house has to offer. Excellent living space over raised ground and lower ground floors, a wonderful master bedroom suite over the first and four further bedrooms above. Rare for a listed building, planning permission is also in place allowing for internal adjustments, if considered necessary, and to extend to front and back below. However as is, this fine house is already one the most special in this sought after spot. Five Bedrooms | Reception Room | Open-Plan Kitchen/Family Room | Utility Room | Study | Four Bathrooms | Garden | Balconies | 2,400 Approx Sq Ft | EPC Rating E/F JSA Domus Nova Tel: 020 7727 1717
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winkworth.co.uk/notting-hill 020 7727 3227 nottinghill@winkworth.co.uk
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All Saints Road, W11 £2,500,000 Share of Freehold A quite exceptional maisonette which provides the perfect space for entertaining – a private off-street entrance opens to almost 40 feet of living space over the ground floor, with glazed dining area and kitchen leading from the rear of the reception space looking west over the garden below. Fantastic proportions throughout and beautiful, painstaking design of a bright, contemporary style, entirely befitting of the property’s fashionable location. Two Bedrooms | Kitchen | Reception/Dining Room | Two Bathrooms | Garden | Patio | 1,303 Approx Sq Ft | EPC Rating E
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winkworth.co.uk/notting-hill 020 7727 3227 nottinghill@winkworth.co.uk
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EGERTON GARDENS, SW3 ÂŁ2,495,000 STC LEASEHOLD Presented in superb condition and occupying a prominent position on this secluded garden square, this raised ground floor newly modernised conversion flat, features high ceilings throughout as well as direct access to the Communal Gardens. Internally, there is a substantial reception retaining many of the original features, with a modern open plan kitchen and space for a dining table. In addition, the rear part of the apartment has been cleverly re-configured to offer a large master bedroom suite, plus a second bedroom with separate shower room. Period Conversion Flat | Smart Communal Entrance | Entrance Hall | Reception Room with Kitchen and Dining Area | Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room | Second Double Bedroom | Shower Room | 901 Sq Ft | Direct Access to Communal Gardens | Qualification for RBKC Parking Permits | EPC Rating D
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winkworth.co.uk/knightsbridge-chelsea 020 7589 6616 knightsbridge@winkworth.co.uk
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PRINCES GATE SW7 ÂŁ800 per week Furnished A bright first floor, two double bedroom apartment situated in a smartly decorated white stucco fronted period building. The flat benefits from particularly high ceilings, a grand living room with a mezzanine dining level and two double bedrooms. The building, located adjacent to the V&A Museum, is a short walk to Hyde Park and the numerous restaurants and shops in the vicinity. Two Bedrooms | Two Reception Rooms | Two Bathrooms | Period Flat | Upper Floor with Lift | Resident Parking | Furnished | 760 Approx Sq Ft
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winkworth.co.uk/knightsbridge-chelsea 020 7589 6616 knightsbridge@winkworth.co.uk
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Clareville Grove, SW7 ยฃ8,500,000 Freehold Completely rebuilt behind a period faรงade. An exceptional six bedroom house full of light that has been the subject of an intensive programme of refurbishment that extends to 4,048sq/ft (376.06sq/m) of accommodation that impresses on every level. This exciting project has created a house that meets and exceeds the high demands of modern London living. Double Width South West Facing Garden | Lateral Entertaining Space with Three Metre High Ceilings | Double Height Kitchen/Dining Room with Direct Access to Gardens | Garage (On A Separate License) | 6 Bedrooms | 3 Shower Rooms | Bath/Shower Room JSA: Savills 020 7730 0822
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winkworth.co.uk/south-kensington 020 7373 5052 southkensington@winkworth.co.uk
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Courtfield Gardens, SW5 ÂŁ2,500 per week A stunning first floor lateral apartment, arranged across two mid-terrace period conversions overlooking the communal gardens to which the flat enjoys access. The property is 1,816 sq ft, which includes two large west-facing balconies, two bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms situated at the back of the building where it is extremely quiet and two impressive reception rooms with high ceilings and access to both balconies. Two Bedroom Lateral Flat | Two Reception Rooms | Two Bathrooms | First Floor | Balcony | Access to Communal Gardens | Furnished | EPC Rating D
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winkworth.co.uk/south-kensington 020 7373 7370 5052 6767 southkensington@winkworth.co.uk
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Palace Gardens Terrace, W8 ÂŁ7,950,000 Freehold A broad five bedroom stucco fronted Victorian terraced house (3320 sq ft/308 sq m) with a generous secluded rear garden. This bright and beautifully presented property has excellent accommodation including a large bright drawing room with high ceilings and principal bedroom suite with sitting room, study, walk in wardrobe and bathroom. Entrance Hall | Drawing Room | Kitchen/Dining Room | Further Reception Room with Kitchen | Principal Bedroom Suite with Sitting Room, Study, Bathroom and Walk in Wardrobe | Four Further Bedrooms | Two En Suite Shower Rooms | Family Bathroom | Utility Room | Cloakroom | Storage | Rear Garden | Front Garden | EPC Rating D
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winkworth.co.uk/kensington 020 7727 1500 kensington@winkworth.co.uk
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Palace Gardens Terrace, W8 £1,695,000 Share of freehold A beautifully presented two bedroom garden flat situated on the lower ground floor of a broad, stucco fronted, Victorian terraced house. This stylish property has wood floors throughout the principal rooms with the reception room leading out to a large conservatory that, in turn, leads to a spacious decked garden. The cherry tree lined Palace Gardens Terrace is one of Kensington’s most sought after streets and is located between Kensington High Street and Notting Hill. Entrance Hall | Reception Room/Kitchen | Conservatory | Study Area | Two Bedrooms | Modern Bathroom | Decked Garden | EPC Rating C
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CLARENDON WORKS, W11 ÂŁ9,000,000 Freehold
A unique opportunity to acquire an iconic freehold house in a highly desirable Notting Hill location. Formally a Victorian brickmaking factory, this handsome post-industrial building has been transformed into a stunning Manhattanstyle home, designed by Moreno Masey Architecture Studio. epc = d -
Spectacular reception space Luxurious master bedroom suite Three further bedrooms Media room, gym and wine cellar Integral garage Approx 381.2 sq m (4103 sq ft) JSA Knight Frank tel: 020 7229 0229
Domus Nova Notting Hill 17 Kensington Park Road W11 020 7727 1717 nottinghill@domusnova.com
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COURTNELL STREET, W2 £5,950,000 Freehold
An exquisite and stunningly presented fourbedroom family house in the ever popular ‘Artesian Village’. Meticulously refurbished throughout, this home offers wonderful entertaining space plus a substantial media room and a west-facing garden. epc = e
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Grand reception Room Large kitchen dining area Four bedrooms (two en-suite) West facing rear garden 40 ft media room Approx 287.43 sq m (3094 sq ft) JSA Strutt & Parker tel: 020 7221 1111
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LEDBURY ROAD, W2 ÂŁ4,250,000 Freehold
A large five-storey Victorian terraced property with the rare benefit of two off-street parking spaces. Having exceptional living space as well as four double bedrooms, this beautifully presented house is situated in a fantastic position moments from the fashionable boutiques and eateries on Westbourne Grove. epc = c -
First-floor reception rooms Four double bedrooms Games room and TV room Large rear garden Two off-street parking spaces Approx 220 sq m (2364 sq ft)
Domus Nova Bayswater 78 Westbourne Grove W2 020 7221 7817 bayswater@domusnova.com
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WESTBOURNE PARK ROAD, W11
£4,950 per week – admin fees apply* Short Let
Available for short let only, a magnificent home of exceptional style and luxury. Extensively refurbished four years ago and subsequently completely re-interior designed throughout, this fantastic home certainly packs a punch. epc = d *
Interior designed home Extensive media room Large garden office Private internal patio garden Extensive family room/kitchen Large formal reception space Approx 310 sq m (3334 sq ft) domusnova.com/administrationfees
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CAMDEN HILL GARDENS, W8 £1,950 per week – admin fees apply* Long let This spectacular former artist’s studio house offers exceptional volume, an abundance of natural light and a truly unique space. Arranged over three floors, this property gem is beautifully maintained and stylishly presented, while preserving the spirit of its original purpose. epc = e *
Vaulted reception room ceilings Light and bright family home Large master bedroom South-facing patio garden Abundance of original features Approx 75.13 sq m (808 sq ft) domusnova.com/administrationfees
Domus Nova Notting Hill 17 Kensington Park Road W11 020 7727 1717 nottinghill@domusnova.com
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£1,950 per week – admin fees apply* Long let Set within a Grade II listed building, this immaculately presented lateral apartment benefits from access to award-winning communal gardens. The property is beautifully finished and conveniently located for the open spaces of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. epc = d *
Grade II listed building Open-plan reception + dining space Fully integrated contemporary kitchen Three bedrooms (two en suite) Access to communal gardens Approx. 157 sq m (1,700 sq ft) domusnova.com/administrationfees
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Sloane Avenue SW3 ÂŁ2,750,000 Leasehold Chelsea Sales 020 7225 1225 | chelseasales@dng.co.uk
North
Chelsea
Fulham
This well-presented maisonette comprises a large formal reception room, separate kitchen/breakfast room, three good-sized bedrooms and two bathrooms. It further benefits from a lovely patio garden.
Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush
Kensington
Kensington Gate
Master bedroom with en-suite, 2 further bedrooms, Bathroom, Large reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Patio garden, EPC: E.
South Kensington
Notting Hill
Pimlico & Westminster
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Lexham Gardens W8 ÂŁ1,950,000 Leasehold Kensington Gate Sales 020 7581 1152 | kengatesales@dng.co.uk
South
Balham
Battersea
Battersea Park
A stunning and newly refurbished apartment on the second floor of a handsome stucco fronted property. this apartment boasts a south-easterly facing drawing room with high ceilings and fantastic natural light.
Clapham
East Putney
Southfields & Earlsfield
Master double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Second double bedroom, Shower room, Reception room/dining room, Kitchen, EPC: D.
West Putney
Durham Terrace W2 ÂŁ1,800,000 Share of Freehold
A superb, top floor maisonette situated within this attractive period building. The property offers a wonderful dual aspect on this popular tree-lined road.
2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, 2 balconies, Storage, EPC: D.
Notting Hill Sales 020 7727 7777 | nhsales@dng.co.uk
North
Chelsea
Fulham
Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush
Kensington
Kensington Gate
South Kensington
Notting Hill
Pimlico & Westminster
douglasandgordon.com
West Cromwell Road SW5 ÂŁ1,799,500 Share of Freehold Kensington Gate Sales 020 7581 1152 | kengatesales@dng.co.uk
South
Balham
Battersea
Battersea Park
A beautifully refurbished, raised ground floor apartment with a large private garden. The property benefits from a private entrance on Cromwell Crescent as well as a private, peaceful, garden.
Clapham
East Putney
Southfields & Earlsfield
Master suite with en-suite bathroom, Second bedroom, Shower room, Open-plan reception/dining room, Kitchen, Garden, EPC: C.
West Putney
Sydney Street SW3 ÂŁ1,295 per week Fees apply Furnished Chelsea Lettings 020 7581 6666 | chelsealets@dng.co.uk
North
Chelsea
Fulham
An immaculate three double bedroom flat which has been beautifully furnished and benefits from a wonderful first floor 'L' shaped, open-plan, reception room and dining area boasting high ceilings.
Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush
Kensington
Kensington Gate
3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Large reception room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, EPC: D.
South Kensington
Notting Hill
Pimlico & Westminster
douglasandgordon.com
Westbourne Terrace W2 ÂŁ1,250 per week Fees apply Unfurnished Notting Hill Lettings 020 7727 8000 | nhlets@dng.co.uk
South
Balham
Battersea
Battersea Park
A superb, split level, first floor flat presented in excellent condition throughout. The reception room offers fantastic entertaining space with wonderful high ceilings and leads onto a large balcony.
Clapham
East Putney
Southfields & Earlsfield
Master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Roof terrace, Balcony, EPC: E.
West Putney
020 7087 5696
jll.co.uk/residential kensington.lets@eu.jll.com 387 Kensington High Street, W14 8QA
Trinity House, W14 £1,400 Per Week
A stunning eighth floor apartment consisting of two double bedrooms and a smaller single room, en-suite bathroom along with outside space at 375 Kensington High Street by St Edwards Homes. The apartments are situated within the prestigious Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and are set around a courtyard garden, further benefitting from a private swimming pool and spa, private cinema, business suite and 24 hour concierge provided by Harrods.
Tenant agency fees: £240 administration fee per property, £48 referencing fee per Tenant / Guarantor.
• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, modern new build apartment • Large open plan kitchen and dining room • 24 hour concierge and security • Gym, pool and cinema facilities • Superb, premium location • Close to Kensington Olympia and High Street Kensington
Trinity House, W14 £650 PER WEEK
Beautiful and modern fifth floor apartment overlooking Kensington High Street at the award winning 375 Kensington High Street development. The property comes fully furnished and is available now. The apartment is situated within the prestigious Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea with a great view of the high street, further benefitting from a premium spec leisure suite consisting of a private swimming pool and spa, private cinema, business suite and 24 hour concierge provided by Harrods.
Tenant agency fees: £240 administration fee per property, £48 referencing fee per Tenant / Guarantor.
• 1 bedroom, 5th floor apartment • 24hr Concierge and security • Available fully furnished • Resident Only Leisure Suite • Premium Spec Finish Throughout • Award Winning Development
020 7201 6699
jll.co.uk/residential westend.sales@eu.jll.com 30 Warwick Street, W1B 5NH
Charing Cross Road, WC2 £6,250,000
A stunning, recently completed Penthouse apartment on the 6th floor of the former Saint Martins School of Art, offering 2,465 sq. ft. of space including three bedroom suites, a large west facing reception room with double height windows and a roof terrace with views across Soho. The St Martins Lofts offer a discerning purchaser contemporary space in the heart of The West End, above the newly opened Foyle’s flagship bookshop.
• Large open plan reception room / kitchen with double height ceiling • Impressive master bedroom suite with views south and west • 2 further bedrooms, 2 further bathrooms • 450 sq. ft. roof terrace • 6th floor, 2,465 sq. ft. / 229 sq m • Brand new development • Lift • Day Concierge • Central West End location
Charing Cross Road, WC2 £4,550,000
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Unique to the West End, Apartment A5 at The St Martins Lofts offers breath-taking double height space in a contemporary loft style apartment. With an outstanding master bedroom suite, one further bedroom, two further bathrooms and a large open plan reception / dining area, the property also benefits from a large mezzanine space, perfect for a home office, library or third bedroom. Measuring approx. 2,445 sq. ft. and with the benefit of a day concierge, this property represents the ultimate ‘city pad’.
Jamie McGregor Smith
• Open plan reception / dining room with double height ceiling and loft style windows • Large master bedroom with walk through dressing area and en-suite bathroom • 1 further bedroom, 2 further bathrooms • Mezzanine reception space • 4th floor, 2,445 sq. ft. / 227 sqm • Brand new development • Lift • Day Concierge • Central West End location
Jamie McGregor Smith
Jamie McGregor Smith
020 7087 5696
jll.co.uk/residential kensington.sales@eu.jll.com 387 Kensington High Street, W14 8QA
Charles House, W14 £6,600,000
This amazing and unique penthouse apartment over two levels consists of three bedrooms and three bathrooms in the superb new and award-winning development at 375 Kensington High Street, this fabulous duplex apartment also includes two underground parking spaces. This new development by St Edward Homes situated within the prestigious Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and is set around a courtyard garden, further benefitting from a private, resident’s only swimming pool and vitality pool, private cinema, business suite and 24 hour concierge provided by Harrods.
• 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom • Large wraparound roof terrace • Fully integrated kitchen with open plan living room • 24 hour concierge • Private leisure facilities • 2 private, underground parking spaces
Bridgeman House, W14 £1,750,000
This delightful two bed and two bath, off-plan resale on the 4th floor is situated within the award winning for ‘Best New Home’ in London at the 375 Kensington High Street development. The apartment comes with a fully integrated kitchen with high quality fixtures throughout and has access to the luxury spa facilities, pool and gym as well as benefitting from a 24 hour concierge service managed by Harrods. Bridgeman House is due to complete Winter 2014. Photos and EPC are representative
• 2 bedroom, fourth floor apartment • 24hr Concierge and security • Large private outdoor balcony • Resident Only Leisure Suite • Premium Spec Finish Throughout • Award Winning Development
A More Perfect Union Two weeks after the announcement that W.A.Ellis and JLL are joining forces, Henry Hopwood-Phillips speaks to the heads of each business to discuss the latest merger that is causing ripples across the central London residential real estate market Lucy Morton, Senior Partner at W.A.Ellis, and Andrew Frost, Head of Residential at JLL Photography by/ Sarel Jansen
“I know you are trying to get an edge on the story, but it’s going to be hard,” Andrew Frost, Head of Residential at JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle), warns me halfway through the interview. I’ve been throwing words like “challenge”, “obstacle” and “opposition” at both Andrew and Lucy Morton, Senior Partner at W.A.Ellis, for about half an hour, like a boy chucking mud at a wall. But none of it is sticking. We are talking about the merger just announced between the two firms at one of JLL’s latest residential developments, Saint Martins Lofts on the Charing Cross Road, once home to the Central Saint Martins School of Art. “If there was overlap or a suspicion that one of the businesses was failing then people might have tried to write this venture off as some sort of
lifeboat experiment, but even our competitors have congratulated us on the compatibility of both companies,” Andrew reminds me. It’s not as if either firm hasn’t had practice teaming up. “We were affiliated on projects that go back to the 1970s,” Lucy notes. I ask what was being worked on back then. “Her history homework I expect!” Andrew jokes. Lucy recalls working closely together on the Observatory Gardens in the 1990s. I try to get both to capture the logic of the merger in one sentence. “W.A.Ellis gets a global platform,” Lucy replies immediately. “From a JLL perspective,” Andrew comments, “clients were telling us they loved our advice on the development cycle but doubted our ability to access Prime Central London.”
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With W.A.Ellis on board, he looks forward to increased access to this relatively closed market. “They have the reputation, the clients, the relationships, the market share, the skills and experience; it’s all very exciting,” he adds. Lucy is keen to emphasise that none of this will be lost. “I’ll still be in charge of the agency and make sure we uphold our standing as the people who refuse to pass clients from pillar to post. It’s an ethos we’re proud of.” Both are also particularly proud of the fact there is “no overlap”, which in layman’s terms means there are no jobs lost. Even at the highest levels of the company, all six of W.A.Ellis’ equity partners have been integrated and Lucy will herself sit on the residential board at JLL. In fact, nothing gets the chop for the moment and Lucy is adamant: “It is part of the way we do business and we need to do what is right for our clients as the business evolves.”
“The merger is not about being the biggest. It’s about only ever growing into areas we can be the best in” Still trying to taunt, I mention some might try to paint the market as a similar one to the brewery business, dominated by the likes of InBev and SABMiller, where value added is lost as huge fish gobble up huge fish simply to increase market share. “Yes, I’m aware of those arguments but JLL is not about being the biggest; that’s not part of our ethos. It’s about only ever growing into areas we can be the best in,” Andrew replies. Digging further at the roots of the talks that led to the merger, I manage to extract from Andrew the fact that “it took longer than six months but less than a year. It’s not that it’s sensitive; it just took a while getting the jigsaw to fit when it came to detail.” Lucy admits to being initially worried about how everybody would respond. “We had kept it all under wraps for so long and our office is full of people we consider ‘lifers’. Whilst I knew it wouldn’t be a problem because I’d briefed them all one-on-one, I didn’t honestly know how positively it would be received when it came to the group announcement.” She needn’t have worried; everybody whooped and cheered. “I’m excited as well,” Lucy highlights. “We have so much talent in the Brompton Road office. So if I’m going to be on more planes in the future, I’ve no doubt our Brompton Road office staff will too. We have a lot of genius to export!” Just when I think Andrew might banish Pangloss from the room, he urges me to remember, “Since the merger between King Sturge, JLL’s residential business has grown by more than 100 per cent. Introducing W.A.Ellis will of course boost that growth, but whilst this sounds impressive in financial terms, I find what it provides for our clients (a broader service) and the doors it opens for us to be the most important benefits of the merger.” jll.co.uk/residential waellis.co.uk
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Rawlings Street, Chelsea SW3 • 4/5 Bedrooms
• Family / media room
• 3 Bathrooms (1 en suite)
• Garden
• Drawing room
• Part air conditioning
• Dining room
• EPC rating: current (C) potential (B)
• Kitchen / breakfast room
• Approx. 2,593 sq ft (240 sq m)
“An impressive, larger than average, early Victorian house presented in excellent condition in this popular Chelsea street”
POA Freehold
For more information call Giles Cook on 020 7306 1620 or email gcook@waellis.com
W.A.Ellis LLP 174 Brompton Road London SW3 1HP
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Rutland Gate, Knightsbridge SW7 • 3 Bedrooms
• Communal gardens
• Bathroom (en suite)
• Porter
• Shower room
• Lift
• Drawing room
• Approx. 1,333 sq ft (123 sq m)
• Kitchen
• EPC rating: current (E) potential (E)
“ A lateral fourth floor penthouse in this impressive stucco fronted building overlooking stunning communal gardens”
Guide price £3,795,000 Share of freehold
For more information call Simon Godson on 020 7306 1610 or email sgodson@waellis.com JSA Strutt & Parker 020 7235 9959
W.A.Ellis LLP 174 Brompton Road London SW3 1HP
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Pont Street, Knightsbridge SW1 • 3 Double bedrooms
• Eat-in kitchen
• 1 Bathroom (en suite)
• Balcony
• 2 Shower rooms (en suite)
• Terrace
• Guest cloakroom
• Approx. 2,273 sq ft (211 sq m)
• Reception room
• EPC rating: current (E) potential (C)
“ A stunning maisonette in this impressive building in the heart of Knightsbridge.”
£3,500 per week Furnished
For more information call David Mills on 020 7306 1630 or email dmills@waellis.com
W.A.Ellis LLP 174 Brompton Road London SW3 1HP
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Hanover Street, Mayfair W1 • 3 Double bedrooms
• Fully fitted kitchen
• 2 Bathrooms (en suite)
• Roof terrace
• 1 Shower room (en suite)
• Approx. 1,757 sq ft (163 sq m)
• 2 Reception rooms
• EPC rating: current (C) potential (C)
“A spectacular, newly refurbished penthouse apartment in this premier location in the heart of Mayfair.”
£2,950 per week Furnished
For more information call Karen Carpmael on 020 7306 1630 or email kcarpmael@waellis.com
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The Tower,Vauxhall, London, SW8 A three bedroom apartment in this stunning, 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. The accommodation comprises open plan kitchen / reception room, sky garden, master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, two further double bedrooms and family bathroom. Available now for long term rentals on a furnished basis. EPC rating B. Price per week: £2,000 Plus property fees: £180 Admin & £210 Checkout. References: £42 per person* *http://www.harrodsestates.com/tenants
020 7225 5881 candice.fletcher@harrodsestates.com
KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE: 82 BROMPTON ROAD LONDON SW3 1ER T: +44 020 7225 6506 MAYFAIR OFFICE: 61 PARK LANE LONDON W1K 1QF T: +44 020 7409 9001 CHELSEA OFFICE: 58 FULHAM ROAD LONDON SW3 6HH T: +44 (0) 20 7225 6700 HARRODSESTATES.COM
Albert Court, Kensington, SW7 A stunning lateral apartment on the 6th floor (with lift) of this immaculately maintained portered building with far reaching views directly opposite Hyde Park and the Albert Hall. Newly refurbished throughout, the accommodation of approximately 2,813 square foot comprises reception room, dining room, kitchen, four double bedrooms, three bathrooms (all ensuite) and guest cloakroom. Available immediately for long term let on an unfurnished basis. EPC rating F.
Price per week: £3,550 Plus property fees: £180 Admin & £260 Checkout. References: £42 per person* *http://www.harrodsestates.com/tenants
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KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE: 82 BROMPTON ROAD LONDON SW3 1ER T: +44 020 7225 6506 MAYFAIR OFFICE: 61 PARK LANE LONDON W1K 1QF T: +44 020 7409 9001 CHELSEA OFFICE: 58 FULHAM ROAD LONDON SW3 6HH T: +44 (0) 20 7225 6700 HARRODSESTATES.COM
Coleherne Court, South Kensington SW5 An elegant and luxurious two bedroom apartment (approx. 1,352 sq. ft.) on the ground floor of a popular portered mansion block. The accommodation includes a 40ft. (approx.) open plan reception / dining / kitchen, providing excellent space for entertaining. Both of the beautifully designed bedrooms have contemporary ensuite bathrooms and generous fitted wardrobes, and there is a separate cloakroom for guests. Coleherne Court has stunning communal gardens and is located close to the restaurants and amenities of the Old Brompton Road and Earls Court. EPC rating C. Leasehold approximately 112 years remaining Guide Price: ÂŁ1,999,950 020 7225 5911 andrew.gunnforbes@harrodsestates.com
KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE: 82 BROMPTON ROAD LONDON SW3 1ER T: +44 020 7225 6506 MAYFAIR OFFICE: 61 PARK LANE LONDON W1K 1QF T: +44 020 7409 9001 CHELSEA OFFICE: 58 FULHAM ROAD LONDON SW3 6HH T: +44 (0) 20 7225 6700 HARRODSESTATES.COM
Rutland Gate, Knightsbridge SW7 This beautifully presented two bedroom apartment (935 sq ft / 86.86 sq m) is located on the third floor of this terraced block with three windows facing directly onto Hyde Park. Beautifully refurbished and elegantly presented, the property benefits from a generous entertaining space and a contemporary kitchen. This building also benefits from lift access and a resident caretaker. Rutland Gate is located on Knightsbridge directly opposite Hyde Park and ideally located for the world-class amenities of Knightsbridge and Kensington. EPC rating C. Leasehold: approximately 969 years plus share of freehold Guide Price: ÂŁ2,700,000 020 7225 6506 henry.browne@harrodsestates.com
KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE: 82 BROMPTON ROAD LONDON SW3 1ER T: +44 020 7225 6506 MAYFAIR OFFICE: 61 PARK LANE LONDON W1K 1QF T: +44 020 7409 9001 CHELSEA OFFICE: 58 FULHAM ROAD LONDON SW3 6HH T: +44 (0) 20 7225 6700 HARRODSESTATES.COM
Rutland Gate Knightsbridge SW7 Approximately 56.20 sq m / 605 sq ft
An excellent freshly decorated 4th floor flat in fine stucco building with open aspect overlooking garden square moments from Hyde Park and an easy walk to Harrods. double bedroom bathroom reception room kitchen porter lift entryphone use of communal gardens EPC D
Share of Freehold £1,450,000 Sole Agent
Rutland Gate Knightsbridge SW7 Approximately 121.14 sq m / 1,304 sq ft
High specification refurbishment of top floor lateral apartment in white stucco building overlooking garden square and moments from Harrods & Hyde Park. 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms studio reception room 188 sq m/2,024kitchen sq ft hallway An exceptionally well fitted out Freehold townhouse with large sunny roof terrace porter providing flexible, well presented accommodation, superbly located in the heart of ‘KnightsbridgeliftVillage’ – a short walk from Harrods & Hyde Park. video entryphone 4 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms, reception room, family room, kitchen/dining room, study, cloakroom, use of communal gardens entrance lobby, terrace, 2 balconies, extensive loft storage, 2 vaults, EPC CEPC E Freehold £4,250,000
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An excellent freshly decorated 4th floor flat in fine stucco building with open aspect overlooking garden square moments from Hyde Park and an easy walk to Harrods. double bedroom bathroom reception room kitchen porter lift entryphone use of communal gardens EPC D
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Rutland Gate Knightsbridge SW7 Approximately 121.14 sq m / 1,304 sq ft
High specification refurbishment of top floor lateral apartment in white stucco building overlooking garden square and moments from Harrods & Hyde Park.
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Offering a selection of over-sized parking bays with 24/7 security, packed with features including: We are offering two excellent flats for sale in this period building with resident caretaker & lift, •Vehicle management •Licence plate vehicle recognition facing on to Hyde Park and within a short walk to all Knightsbridge’s shops & restaurants •Car valet and parking service •Chauffeur’s lounge 3rd floor newly refurbished apartment with park 1st floor balcony maisonette: 3 bedrooms, views: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double020 reception 3 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, reception room, For more information, call Jeremy Nunn - 0207 590 1200 JSA Savills 7581 5234 room, kitchen, EPC C, 85.75 sq m / 923 sq ft entrance hall, balcony, EPC C, 144.18 sq m / 1,552 sq ft Leasehold £4,350,000 Sole Agent Leasehold £2,780,000 JSA W A Ellis 020 7581 7654
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We are offering two excellent flats for sale in this period building with resident caretaker & lift, facing on to Hyde Park and within a short walk to all Knightsbridge’s shops & restaurants 1st floor balcony maisonette: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, reception room, entrance hall, balcony, EPC C, 144.18 sq m / 1,552 sq ft
3rd floor newlyLeasehold refurbished apartment 970 years with park views: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception £2,700,000 room, kitchen, EPC C, 85.75 sq m / 923 sq ft
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Eaton Square, Belgravia, SW1 An exquisite lateral penthouse, refurbished to the highest standards with views overlooking the immaculate gardens of Eaton Square. Comprising of two reception rooms, opening onto two terraces, two bedrooms, marble bathroom and shower room. On the central part of this grand square, this top floor apartment has an attention to detail in the interior design which is outstanding, with bespoke joinery, Ivory inlaid doors compliment hard wood floors in the two main reception rooms. EPC Rating E
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SLOANE COURT EAST, SW3
This bright third floor apartment in this stunning white fronted stucco building, has breathtaking views over the gardens and rooftops. The property has been recently been decorated, having a new shower room and carpets. The accommodation comprises one good sized double bedroom, a guest room and a double reception. Centrally located close to the amenities of South Kensington.
A stunning and meticulously refurbished ground floor maisonette featuring an elegant west facing drawing room opening directly onto the communal gardens. This flat has been beautifully decorated and furnished in an elegant contemporary style with excellent bathrooms and a modern white kitchen with breakfast area as well as being wired for audio/video/data and telephone communications.
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A super mid-terrace house located in this very popular area close to High Street Kensington. This house has an excellent ground floor double reception room with a west facing window over the pretty mature garden which can be accessed from the hallway. There is a large kitchen/family room with doors onto the garden. There are two good sized double bedrooms.
Fabulous family house located in a Belgravia close to popular Elizabeth Street and Sloane Square and all the amenities they have to offer. The house has excellent accommodation which is spacious and well-proportioned being ideal of both entertaining and family living. Presented in excellent condition.
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FIVE BEDROOMS - FOUR BATHROOMS – TWO RECEPTION ROOMS – FAMILY ROOM – KITCHEN – GARDEN
£4,600 per week
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Top Dollar Knightsbridge flat with less than a year left on the lease sells for more than £500,000: A one-bedroom flat in Knightsbridge with just a few months left on the lease has been sold for more than £500,000 after a fierce bidding war. The unusual instruction was taken on by local agency Henry & James, which said the freeholder has the right to serve a Section 61 Notice for possession at the end of the year, meaning the lessee has a matter of weeks to counter this for a statutory extension of 90 years. The lease extension alone is expected to cost something between £2.25 million – £2.45 million. The first-floor apartment is in a prime spot and features a grand reception room with views directly over the communal gardens, but even so, the agents were surprised it caused such a stir. Apparently, potential buyers started bidding at £150,000 but it wasn’t long before offers started coming in at double that. At this point, say the sales team, “a frenzy started and no one wanted to be outdone.” Within a matter of days it looked like the property was going to be sold at £450,000. After “a day of silence” most of the potential buyers had fallen by the wayside, leaving two parties still in the race, both offering attended exchanges. After a tense weekend, the owners instructed the agents to achieve the best possible price and the buyers were duly informed. Eventually, on Monday lunchtime, the vendor’s solicitor confirmed that contracts had exchanged at well in excess of £500,000. James Bailey, CEO of Henry & James, said: “Given the issues of such a short lease and a complicated transaction – as the owner had passed away and the beneficiary was living abroad – it is quite unbelievable that even an outstanding first-floor flat can grab so much attention and achieve £400,000 more than its first offer.”
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Market Comment Good as New Elena Dimova, managing director of CENTURY 21 Sophia Elena, outlines why overseas investors hanker after new developments in Prime Central London
In a city renowned worldwide for its historic architecture, where period features are considered important selling points, what role and impact do modern developments have? In London, period properties generally trade at a higher price per square foot than their new build counterparts, One Hyde Park being a notable exception. Overseas buyers looking for English architectural opulence and character in their London homes accept a trade-off with certain modern-day conveniences to achieve this. With the upsurge of new sites in good parts of central London – including 375 Kensington High Street in Kensington, moments from Holland Park, and Merchant Square, a waterside setting just north of Hyde Park – we are seeing that overseas investors and tenants from the Far East and Middle East are very attracted to these new developments. They come from a school of thinking that suggests that says the newer the development, the more prestige associated with it. These buyers simply love the fact that the apartments are finished to an excellent standard, with the newest technologies, and have never been lived in. They enjoy being able to park their car underneath the building, and the facilities, including concierges, private cinemas, gyms, swimming pools and business centres. These buildings are typically part of new communities, which come with a range of shops, restaurants and cafés. In a world where our lifestyles are becoming more hectic, modern features in our apartments, as well as easy access to a good range of amenities is very valuable. Before being launched in the UK, many of these new developments are initially sold off-plan in the Far East, for instance, where the offplan market – based on CGI (computer-generated images) and smart graphics – is very developed and has great appetite for London property. We are now seeing more interest from UK buyers in the re-sale market. They are beginning to also appreciate what new developments offer incoming owner-occupiers and tenants, and the type and quality of facilities that ensure an easy let, minimal void and a better yield. CENTURY 21 Sophia Elena, 10 Clarendon Road, W11 3AA 020 7229 1414; century21uk.com
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EDWARDES PLACE, KENSINGTON, W8 Guide Price £6,750,000 3844 SQ FT / 357 SQ M | FREEHOLD 5 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | 3 RECEPTION ROOMS | UNDERGROUND PARKING | TERRACE | PRIVATE GARDEN
A beautifully appointed Grade II listed period house has been completely refurbished to the most exacting standards. This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house has a wonderful 50 ft south facing private garden, secure underground parking and access to Edwardes Square communal gardens. Presented in excellent condition throughout, this beautiful house offers great living and entertaining space and is the perfect balance between period charm and contemporary style. Edwardes Place is a beautiful row of terraced period houses set-back from Kensington High Street close to Edwardes Square.
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2 bedrooms | reception | kitchen | 2 bathrooms | air-conditioning | terrace | parking | 24-hour concierge | EPC F
DE VERE GARDENS KENSINGTON W8
£3,750,000 freehold
3 bedrooms | double reception | poggenpohl kitchen | 2 bathrooms | balconies | views | high ceiling | EPC C
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£4,500,000 freehold
4 bedrooms | reception | kitchen and dining area | 3 bathrooms | fireplace | patio | roof terrace | EPC D
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£3,750,000 share of freehold
3 bedrooms | double-aspect reception and kitchen | 3 bathrooms | communal gardens | porter | lift | EPC C
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Palace Gate, Kensington W8 Located over the first and second floors of this beautiful period building, this immaculate three bedroomed apartment has been furnished to a high standard. The property measures over 2,000 sq ft, and features high ceilings, a large bright reception room with French doors leading to a balcony and a separate eat in kitchen. The second floor comprises of a master bedroom suite with a walk-in wardrobe and a large en-suite bathroom, along with two further large en-suite bedrooms. The apartment also benefits from a share of freehold and good communal areas.
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London style living in a country setting. 48 Totteridge Common is a meticulously designed new mansion set in three acres of landscaped grounds in North West London. From the main gate, the drive sweeps through an avenue of mature trees. An impressive double height entrance with imposing staircase welcomes you. Lovingly designed to create a home of classic proportions with stunning features and craftsmanship, 48 Totteridge Common is a simply remarkable family home with great entertainment and leisure facilities including a swimming pool, cinema, games room and wine cellar. This is London style in a country setting. Price ÂŁ16 million
Viewing by appointment only Statons Estate Agents: Nick Staton, 07970 700 600 Laurence Henry, 020 8445 3694 Knight Frank: James Crawford, 020 7861 1065 Grant Alexson, 020 7317 7950
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CADOGAN GARDENS, CHELSEA, SW3
£3,250,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD • TWO BEDROOMS • TWO BATHROOMS • COMMUNAL GARDENS • LIFT • • SOUTH FACING RECEPTION ROOM • POPULAR LOCATION • CLOSE TO SLOANE SQUARE • EPC D •
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Nevern Square Ronan McKenna, sales director at Hogarths, presents the rare opportunity to become a resident in the vicinity of one of London’s picturesque garden squares
Nevern Square, nestled in the heart of Earls Court, is said by many to be an oasis of calm in the hustle and bustle of this west London postcode. Its elegant buildings and tranquil garden, combined with its excellent transport links, make it SW5’s premier square. It also offers a real community feel, with lots of the residents living there for long durations. In fact, if it has a drawback it’s only that properties become available very infrequently. The redevelopment of the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, just a stone’s throw from the tranquillity of the garden square, will ensure that its desirability only grows. These are just a few of the reasons why Nevern Square has become a focal point for the highest property transaction values in this area in the past few years. Hogarths has been leading this property price revolution by achieving several record-breaking prices over this period. It still holds the record for a first floor apartment, which sold back in January, and agreed another first-floor apartment for the asking price of £1,775,000 to a distinguished purchaser just weeks ago.
Nevern Square hasn’t always been like this; it has gone through a transformation in terms of buyer profile in the past 18 months. It was historically seen as a second-rate location with rather tired rental offerings, but its transformation into one of the prettiest garden squares in SW5 has led to it attracting the discerning, savvy buyer who understands that this pocket of central London has more to offer in terms of capital appreciation and growth. Nevern Square is now becoming a sought-after location, attracting buyers from more traditional locations such as Belgravia and Knightsbridge who are realising the square has become one of Kensington and Chelsea’s best-kept secrets. Hogarths will be launching a selection of bespoke refurbished apartments with views across the square in 2015. For more details call the office to register your interest. Hogarths, 16b Hogarth Place, Earls Court, SW5 0QT; 020 7373 5222 hogarthestates.co.uk
Nevern Square, SW5
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Launceston Place, W8 2,646 SQ.FT/245.8 SQ.M
An elegant low built Regency villa situated in on one of the most highly regarded streets in Kensington. This five bedroom semi-detached is set over four floors and has gardens to the front and rear elevations.
Price: ÂŁ6,500,000 Freehold sales@dominiclondon.com
Egerton Gardens, SW3 1,005 SQ.FT/93.3 SQ.M
A bright and spacious three bedroom flat with excellent proportions, situated on the third floor (with lift) of an excellent red brick period building.
Price: ÂŁ2,300,000
LEASEHOLD 94 YEARS
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38 Gloucester Road, SW7
020 7590 9339
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Limerston Street, Chelsea SW10
A well presented four bedroom house situated on the highly desirable Ten Acre Estate offering excellent entertaining space with three reception rooms.
1,956 sq ft (181.7 sq m) | EPC Rating D Entrance hall | Drawing room | Dining room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Study | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom | Three further bedrooms | Bathroom | Shower room | Utility room | Terrace | Garden
West Chelsea 020 7373 1010 Westchelsea@struttandparker.com
ÂŁ3,750,000 Freehold
Lamont Road, Chelsea SW10
A beautifully presented four bedroom freehold Victorian house offering practical living accommodation and benefiting from a double reception on the ground floor.
2,169 sq ft (201.5 sq m) | EPC Rating E Entrance hall | Double reception room | Sitting room | Dining room | Kitchen/ breakfast room | Office | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom | Three further bedrooms | Family bathroom | Cloakroom | Steam room/shower | Vaults | Garden
West Chelsea 020 7373 1010 Westchelsea@struttandparker.com
ÂŁ3,950,000 Freehold
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Zetland House, Kensington W8
An impressive and beautifully presented four bedroom flat on the third floor (lift) of this well maintained portered mansion block.
ÂŁ4,750,000 Share of Freehold
2,124 sq ft (197.3 sq m) | EPC Rating D Drawing room | Dining room | Kitchen | Four bedrooms | Three bath/shower rooms | Cloakroom | Porterage | Balcony | Lift
Lennox Gardens, Chelsea SW3
A well presented two double bedroom garden flat with sole access to a courtyard garden and access to the gardens in the square.
Kensington 020 7938 3666 Kensington@struttandparker.com
ÂŁ1,325,000, Leasehold
955 sq ft (88.7 sq m) | EPC Rating C Drawing room | Dining room | Kitchen | Sole access to patio (not demised) | Two bedrooms | Two Bathrooms | Access to communal gardens (upon application)
Chelsea 020 7225 3866
Chelsesa@struttandparker.com
Kensington Court Gardens, Kensington Court, W8
An outstanding and well presented four bedroom flat, on the second floor of this well maintained portered mansion block.
2,710 sq ft (251.8 sq m) | EPC Rating F Entrance hall | Drawing room | Kitchen/ dining room | Four bedrooms with four en suite bathroom/shower rooms | Cloakroom | Utility room | Lift | Porter
Tedworth Square, Chelsea SW3
An extremely well presented three/four bedroom apartment over three floors in an impressive period building in this pretty garden square, in the heart of Chelsea.
ÂŁ5,800,000 Leasehold
Kensington 020 7938 3666 Kensington@struttandparker.com
ÂŁ3,650,000 Leasehold
1901 (176.6 sq m) | EPC Rating C Drawing room | Dining room | Kitchen/ breakfast room | Three bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Bedroom 4/study | Bathroom two | Access to square gardens
Chelsea 020 7225 3866
Chelsesa@struttandparker.com
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Prospect House, Wimbledon
“A country house in London�
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A unique and magnificent Grade II listed Victorian mansion set in beautiful landscaped gardens of nearly two acres, including an enchanting woodland garden, tennis court and swimming pool.
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8,329 sq ft (773.76 sq m) Reception hall | Two main reception rooms | Two studies | Large family room | Family kitchen | Six bedrooms | Five bathrooms | Staff flat | Extensive outbuildings and grounds
Head Office 020 7629 7282
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Cranley Gardens, South Kensington SW7
A wonderfully bright three double bedroom maisonette arranged over the third and fourth floors (with a lift) of a stucco fronted converted period town house.
1,464 sq ft (136.01 sq m) | EPC Rating D Entrance hallway | Drawing room | Kitchen/ dining room | Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom | Two further double bedrooms | Family bathroom | Roof terrace off kitchen | Roof terrace off the hallway
Chelsea 020 7225 3866
Chelsesa@struttandparker.com
ÂŁ3,500,000 Leasehold
Gilston Road, Chelsea SW10
Located on the first and second floor on this quiet, sought after road in Chelsea, this one bedroom flat has been designed with meticulous attention to detail throughout.
614 sq ft (57 sq m) | EPC Rating D Reception room | Fully integrated kitchen | Bedroom | En suite shower room
West Chelsea 020 7373 1010 Westchelsea@struttandparker.com
ÂŁ1,195,000 Leasehold
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PGA Catalunya Resort, Costa Brava, Spain
“Contemporary designed semi-detached villas and modern apartments within this luxurious resort�
Price On Application
PGA Catalunya Resort is made up of generous plots with stunning views. The resort incorporates two established championshipstandard golf courses located near the picturesque town of Girona, Spain. A private residents beach club provides state-of-the-art sport, spa and leisure facilities, including a solarium, fitness room, toning pool, steam bath and dry sauna, as well as flood-lit tennis and paddle courts.
Lulu Egerton 020 7225 3866 Lulu.egerton@struttandparker.com More information at Christie’s International real estate stand at The Luxury Property Show The Hurlingham Club London, 4th – 5th November 2014
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Montpelier Hall, Knightsbridge SW7
A truly spectacular first floor apartment in this boutique development behind a glorious Queen Anne style facade in the heart of Knightsbridge.
£8,950 per week Furnished
3,705 sq ft (344.1 sq m) | EPC Rating C Drawing room | Dining room | Breakfast room | Kitchen | Four bedrooms | Four bathrooms | Cloakroom | Utility room | Terrace | Underground parking | Concierge
Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959
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*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.
Penthouse Apartment, New Kings Road SW6
A spectacular loft style, architecturally designed lateral Penthouse apartment with breathtaking views over Eel Brook Common.
4,979 sq ft (462.55 sq m) | EPC Rating B Large open plan reception room | Second reception room/bedroom four | Three further bedrooms | Four bath/shower rooms | Office | Kitchen | Utility room | Lift | Secure parking for one car | Storage
West Chelsea 020 7373 1010 West.chelsea@struttandparker.com
Price on Application
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Bolton Gardens, London SW5
An exceptional four bedroom Freehold house which has undergone extensive and thoughtful refurbishment resulting in the creation of a space that blends beauty and harmony.
2,410 sq ft (223.9 sq m) | EPC Rating C Entrance hall | Reception room | Dining room/kitchen | Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room | Three further bedrooms (one en suite) | Bathroom | Storage/Utility room | Cloakroom | Terrace | Access to Bramham Gardens
West Chelsea 020 7373 1010 Westchelsea@struttandparker.com JSA Savills 020 7578 9000
ÂŁ5,250,000 Freehold
Cadogan Place, Knightsbridge SW1X
A superb contemporary triplex penthouse arranged laterally across two buildings within an impressive white stucco terrace.
ÂŁ 14,750,000 Share of Freehold
4,185 sq ft (388.8 sq m) Drawing room | Sitting room | Chef’s kitchen | Winter garden | Four bedroom suites| Family kitchen/breakfast and TV room | Staff bedroom with en suite shower room | Laundry | Basement storage
Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959 Knightsbridge@struttandparker.com
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