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Let's Eat

Costume Drama

Hannah Lemon meets Lucy Carr-Ellison and Jemima Jones from Tart London, the catering company for models

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Pieces from the Past

Croatian Charms

Noble Macmillan and Meli Melo show Ella Harris how it is possible to make practical and pretty leather accessories

Kate Vandy is pleasantly surprised by Dubrovnik’s myriad delights, from spectacular views to delicious Dalmatian cuisine

24 Fairytale Magic Rafaela Van der Heyden and Victoria Roper-Curzon, founders of clothing line Elfie, ensure children are ready for adventure

56 The Line of Grace Annabel Harrison unveils luxury smartphone creator Savelli and Gemfields’ recent creation, featuring exquisite emeralds

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Editor’s Letter

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Local Profile

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Borough News

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Art & Antiques

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Collection

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Fashion

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Interiors

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Health & Beauty

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Travel

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Drinking & Dining

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London Living

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Property

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From the EDITOR “What I’m trying to bring to the surface, perhaps, is not what someone wants to be faced with. A landscape or a sunset is very nice to look at but I’m going into something that is a part of ourselves, which is not necessarily what we want to look at every day on a wall.” This confrontation with the self is difficult to escape given the size of Robert Fry’s paintings; alone with his thoughts, he creates huge masterpieces that have caught the world’s attention – and in particular Charles Saatchi’s. Hannah Lemon finds out more (p. 44).

For those who want to get a foot on the art investment ladder or embark on a long love affair with fine art photography, Ella Harris recommends getting involved in the anti-gallery movement; calling itself a fine art photography anti-gallery, Notting Hill-based Heist aims to remove “the divide between artists and collectors and instead focuses on the story behind the art” (p. 48). Investment in quality products is also the chief concern of the local leather craftsmen at Noble Macmillan and Meli Melo; we learn more about the centuries-old trade from the best in the business and that its products can be both practical and pretty thanks to the finest Italian and Spanish tanneries (p. 20).

From tanneries to tarts and food to fashion: in this issue Hannah Lemon meets Lucy Carr-Ellison and Jemima Jones, the chefs behind Tart London, and Elfie founders Rafaela Van der Heyden and Victoria Roper-Curzon. The former, wittily-named company, founded by two friends who live in Westbourne Park, caters for those working in the fashion industry; the Tart London girls prove both that food and fashion go down a treat and that models really do eat (p. 16). The latter focuses its efforts on turning children’s outfits into costumes; folklore and old English style are combined to produce garments that are ready for acting out the wildest fairytale adventures and flights of the imagination (p. 24).

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Tarted Up

Hannah Lemon meets Lucy Carr-Ellison and Jemima Jones, the chefs behind Tart London; this catering company for models proves that food and fashion do go down a treat

Models have always had a hard time in the press when it comes to dieting. It pays to be skinny on the catwalk but it is hard to strike the balance between consuming a healthy diet to stay slim and walking down the runway as a skeleton. Most people when asked about the typical meal of a model will be filled with stories of eating tissues to stay full and desperately starving to be part of the size zero posse.

But this is a thing of the past.

Jemima Jones and Lucy Carr-Ellison have put their foot down to unethical eating and established Tart London as the nourishing buffet for fashion photo shoots. They insist that strict dieting is merely a vintage fad. “It’s such a 90s thing – not eating,” says Jemima, “whereas now it’s so fashionable to eat well. Over the last six or seven years, food in London has developed into something amazing. It’s now a cool, fashionable thing. Superfoods are top of the list, whereas before it was just drinking and smoking.”

The pair look like they’re not far from the pages of a glossy magazine themselves. They drape elegantly across two sofas as we start the interview, wearing a similar style of effortless chic in oversized baggy jumpers and leggings.

Neither wear much make-up, but with scruffy piles of hair tied back to reveal flawless tanned skin, it seems not to matter. I wonder how they can stay so slim serving long trestle tables of food all day but, apparently, it’s not about how much you eat but what you eat. “I get so many comments from people when I tell them that I cook for models,” Lucy explains. “They’re like: ‘That must be so easy! You just provide them with air and water!’ But no, actually, everyone eats. In fact, it’s a bit shocking when a model just eats a lettuce leaf.”

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Jemima knows the life of a model better than most as she used to be one from the age of 16 to 23 – it was a way to earn money during her studies and internships. But it wasn’t for her. “I got into it as much as I needed to get into it,” she says. “But when I finished university I went straight to New York to find out what I really wanted to do.” Reading about her you would never guess that cooking ended up being this passion.

Thanks to her rather famous financier boyfriend, Ben Goldsmith, who she has been dating for the last year and a half, her achievements are often sidelined by her love life. This is fuelled by the rather public “Twitter divorce” Ben had with former spouse and Rothschild heiress, Kate. However, a brief glimpse into his new life with Jemima in a small mews house that they share

“Actually, the models do eat.

It’s a bit shocking when one just eats a lettuce leaf”

by Westbourne Park shows that domestic life is fairly understated. Pictures – old sketches, posters and prints – some still unframed and unhung litter the kitchen. The space is open and friendly, with a delightful island in the middle perfect for prepping Tart London expeditions.

All of this is far from the gaudy glitz and glamour of a multimillionaire’s life that I had expected.

Both girls chat away with ease and seem very down to earth. Lucy in particular fizzes with energy and enthusiasm. She energetically gesticulates around the room as she tells the story of how she fell into this new role. “It started about two years ago a bit by mistake,” she explains. “I was helping out at a location house near mine in Northumberland where they had big photo shoots. I had to help out with cooking and the photographer asked me to work on different locations. So I said why not?”

One of the first locations was in Norfolk; a shoot for Love magazine with Kate Moss from which Lucy has never looked back. Jemima joined at the end of last summer and both of them tour the country with their pop-up buffet and portable kitchen equipment. Menus have included sea bass carpaccio, Vietnamese crab rolls, seared Asian tuna and spinach and goats’ cheese tart, all lovingly handmade. “Everything’s fresh,” enthuses Jemima. “It’s so great for people to come in and see a big long table with these induction hot plates on.

And it really is cooked on the spot. It’s the nicest thing seeing someone make an omelette in front of you. It’s so exciting! I’m so glad this is the way we do it!” They have since fed teams for Vogue, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar and

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W magazine on shoots for Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tim Walker, Valentino and Versace – the list goes on.

Out of the extensive list of celebrities who was their favourite? “Penelope Cruz for me,” sighs Jemima.

“Because I love her. I used to have such a girl crush on her and in real life she’s so nice and personal. She had her baby on her lap and kept chatting to me. She was very sweet and approachable.” And for Lucy? “I was really excited about Gisele coming in and fascinated with what she was going to eat, just because her body is so incredible. That was a big one.” Gisele tried most of the dishes on offer (mussels and seared fillets of beef included) and even ventured for seconds of rhubarb and banana cake. Despite having worked with dashing male models and hunky superstars, their admiration is mainly reserved for the females and how they are all just normal, approachable people doing a job. “Although,” Lucy gushes, “I didn’t find Gisele a normal person. She’s amazing!”

Now that it appears all these models really do eat, I expect to hear about their outrageous demands for food but apparently divas are a dying breed. “Usually they order a bog standard thing like hummus or goats’ cheese,” says Jemima. “Whereas, if we had the chance, we would choose the best sashimi and champagne and foie gras.”

Whatever people order, they are sure to receive fresh produce. “My dad’s a farmer,” explains Lucy. “And Jemima’s boyfriend has a farm. So every time we go back to each of our places we get stuff; mine is mostly meat and Jemima gets lots of delicious veg.” Even the local area is put to good use. “I get mushrooms from the guy on Portobello Road – the Mushroom Man,” continues Jemima. “And the Spice Shop around the corner from

Portobello Road. There are definitely places that we go because we know they are the best. Like the blue Legbar eggs we get once a week from a farmer. They are the most delicious eggs.” They also head to La Fromagerie for cheese and Natoora for tomatoes and sliced ham.

It’s not just them anymore either; they have a few little helpers to serve up the banquet. “We have a whole team and my boyfriend Tom,” says Lucy. “He’s a really fast chopper. Everyone just comes along and flirts with him!”

Despite being the head chef in the relationship, Lucy has managed to get some good meals out of him during the two and a half years they have been together. “He’s a really good cook. It’s nice when I come back home and he’s cooking supper. Well, occasionally, not all the time.” Does Ben also whip up a gourmet meal after a long day at the office? “He’s not the same kind of chef as Lucy’s boyfriend,” laughs Jemima. “I’m lucky if I get a boiled egg.” Lucy interjects with a comment about a really good baked fish that they sampled the other day but stands corrected by Jemima. “It was fish fingers. But it was really delicious!”

The future of this fun two-woman team looks bright. “We are looking desperately to get our own place,” says Lucy. The idea is to have an open kitchen where they can prepare food for shoots with smaller budgets, have an exhibition space for artists and creative friends, and also open their signature buffet to the public. “I think that’s such a nice thing to do,” comments Jemima on the latter. “To eat as they do on the Vogue shoot or the Gucci campaign.” This sounds like an exciting and, no doubt, a delicious prospect; well, as long as Ben isn’t cooking. tart-london.com

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Precious Heritage

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Ella Harris learns about the centuries-old trade of leather making from the best craftsmen in Notting Hill.

Noble Macmillan and Meli Melo show us how it is possible to be practical and pretty with the help of the finest Italian and Spanish tanneries

Leather is not just for biker jackets and 80s rockers anymore. It has received a somewhat more sophisticated makeover thanks to the likes of Olivia Palermo wearing slim-fit black leather trousers, Cara Delevingne picking out quilted nappa for her self-named Mulberry bags and even the Duchess of Cambridge who has been seen sporting a leather waistcoat. However, if you are not up to trying on a full catsuit just yet, there are lots of must-have accessories for any wardrobe. Forget faux leather and pleather (imitation leather made from

polyurethane, if you were wondering), accessories are now a long-term investment, or even generational. This natural and long-established material comes in a variety of textures and hues and doubles up stylish with practical in order to withstand all outings, from Palermo’s red carpet events to Delevingne’s long nights out.

Global leather chemical makers, TFL, predict that next season’s trends will continue to have a timeless style as well as being convenient for everyday use: “Classical and bright materials lead us toward the next winter season.

Materials are authentic and craft-made, but at the same time they are practical and surface protected in order to be used in our everyday life.” Mixing pretty with practical is a hard job to do but is in demand from customers who buy accessories to last more than one season. Tom Fleming, managing director of Noble Macmillan, the company that produces beautifully crafted leather goods, says “Practical luxury feels like an oxymoron but it is what you want. We look to create investment pieces that are really good quality as well as elegant.”

Noble Macmillan was founded by Tom DoddNoble and Adam Macmillan, the grandson of prime minister Harold Macmillan, who raced cars together at Le Mans. One day they produced a leather folder for a customer’s MOT certificate and it was soon increasingly sought after by other clients. Owing to popular demand, they were able to support their racing through the leather goods sales. Slowly the range has expanded to include memory paraphernalia such as photo albums, social books and photo frames, and fashion accessories such as handbags and purses, but has always maintained the personal and traditional handcrafted quality. The business has changed owners a few times since, but remains situated in the garage on a cobbled Kensington mews. It is now in the trusted hands of Tom Fleming, who heads up HQ just north of Holland Park.

The rich heritage and history of the brand is reflected through each product and also during production. Dessy Tsolova, who helps with sourcing and product development at Noble Macmillan, goes twice a year to a fair in France to meet the tanneries and also select the best produce and tones for the collections. If you think blacks and murky browns are the only colours of choice for leather, then you will need to revaluate your wardrobe; the Noble Macmillan store has a rainbow of leathers lining the shop floor – paloma purples, lobster reds and sky blues – all on trend for the A/W 14 season.

Nurturing leather seems far less automated than the process of making clothes; the ancient techniques that have been practised since the Roman times are still very much part of the trade today. Dessy goes out of her way to ensure that she works with tanneries who

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take this heritage on board. “We work with a town called Ubrique, which is in the mountains in the south of Spain,” she explains. “They have centuries-old traditions of working with leather; they are real artisans and they do everything by hand.” To make the most of these skilled craftsmen, Dessy collaborates with a variety of tanneries and factories. “We look at our factories as part of the brand rather than just factories,” she says. “It’s a real

“Notting Hill is a very creative area and is home to lots of key influencers in local businesses” partnership of how we help each other and create things together. We make a trip at least once a year to the factory where we develop new samples and ideas.”

The personal element of the products really comes into its own in the studio, where customers can opt for while-you-wait hand engraving. You can even create your own phrase or name in handwriting and they will block it on to the bag in any colour. For larger items, like the backgammon set, they send it to a workshop in the city for some old-fashioned typesetting. “This sets us apart from everyone else,” says Dessy. “Everything has

From top/ Medium Thela mint, Meli Melo; The shop interior of Noble Macmillan

become so samey with big brands. Where everyone offers luxury, it’s not luxury. Luxury is when you personalise and make it different.” Not only that, but customers can witness first-hand the unique processes that go into each product.

A similar message comes from fellow leather lover Melissa Del Bono, owner and creator of Meli Melo.

Although her bags are more in-keeping with trends of the seasons, she still holds functional and durable designs to her name. “The foundations of the label are based on the philosophy of creating a collection of accessories that are sophisticated and chic yet practical and timeless,” explains Melissa. This label too takes inspiration from the past and has a loving legacy to its story. “Growing up in the beautiful Aeolian Islands, I was inspired to create handbags after watching the women in the villages carry large wicker baskets. The trademark inverted handles on the Thela bag are influenced by these baskets and the way women carry their bags. There is definitely a strong heritage behind Meli Melo.”

Similarly, the quality of leathers plays an important part and it is essential that they are chosen from particular regions and are made to the right spec. “All of my products

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From left/ Rosie Huntington-Whiteley with Cheeta Thela; Olivia Palermo with Thela tan; Georgia May Jagger with the large backpack in black; all Meli Melo

are made in Spain and Italy,” continues Melissa. “This is something I care about greatly as for me this is where the best craftsmanship is available. The people there care about the leather and the bags; the products are made with love throughout both processes – design and production.” This transformation of the tanneries into a luxury manufacturer is a far cry from their origins as a workman’s trade that suffered the indignation of foul smells and stained aprons.

Melissa’s passion is not only centred on leathermaking but also the finished product. “Leather is such a timeless material,” she explains. “All of our leathers are Italian and of the highest quality so they age beautifully. The way that the leather ages and moulds to its owner makes the bags an investment, something you can keep forever.

The leather I choose ranges from our classics, the blacks, the tans and the taupes to the utterly exclusive prints and hues.” Melissa doesn’t bother lining her bags as she doesn’t want the limelight to be detracted from the beauty of the material. “I choose to do this because in my eyes it does not need lining,” she says. “It’s so beautiful in quality and I’m proud to show this off. It also allows the bag to fall naturally when it is carried.” Delving deep into a Meli Melo handbag to see the stunning quality of the interior is like knowing an exciting secret, made all the more interesting with the contrast leathers that are used.

Although the designs may be timeless, Melissa still takes an interest in fashion trends. “The leather and materials are chosen by what has influenced me in the build up to the new collection,” she says. “In A/W 14 you will see a lot of animal print and beautiful luxe shearlings as I was heavily influenced by my love of animal print and texture.

From there it’s all about the colour palette and which leathers work

well with design. I will never use a leather that doesn’t feel amazing!” So fashionistas need not worry that they are out of vogue; Fearne Cotton, Georgia May Jagger, Amber Le Bon and Sienna Miller have all draped Meli Melo’s fine tannery work over a dainty shoulder.

Noble Macmillan and Meli Melo are two labels that work hard at appreciating and celebrating the leather goods trade and its heritage, which is more than welcomed by locals in the Royal Borough. “It is quite a creative area in Notting Hill,” says Tom. “You can walk into some of the independent shops and the creator or the founder of the brand will be on the shop floor. They’re our customers: creatives, key influencers, first movers.”

And each person that invests time to learn more about local brands, like these leather experts, is rewarded with their very own piece of the past.

Noble Macmillan, 9 Elvaston Mews, SW7 5HY noblemacmillan.com Meli Melo, 324 Portobello Rd, W10 5RU melimelo.com

From left/ Thela multi lux green suede and cheetah; Mini backpack black; both Meli Melo

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Turning outfits into fairytale costumes is all part of the fun at Elfie – the children’s clothes company that mixes folklore and old England to produce garments that are ready for adventure. Hannah Lemon meets the founders Rafaela Van der Heyden and Victoria Roper-Curzon

“We used to watch the programme The House of Eliott when we were little”, says Victoria Roper-Curzon. “It was set in the 1920s with two sisters who design and make clothes. Our mum used to say it would be such fun if we did that one day.” Three years ago, Victoria and her sister Rafaela Van der Heyden did just that.

The children’s clothing line, Elfie, named after Victoria’s eldest child, took inspiration from their Spanish mother who had expertly preserved their childhood play clothes ready to be reworn by kids of their own. Elfie jumped at the chance to try on these pristinely wrapped dresses

“My kids are a bit feral.

Dry-clean-only just wouldn’t work for us!” and woollen knits and so the business was born. The vintage miniatures motivated Rafaela and Victoria to mix this nostalgia with old England and fairytales – the result is something magical.

Small, knitted, mustard-coloured waistcoats are perfect for all those stable boys who eventually turn into princes. The frilly skirts and pinafores are tailored just right for little princesses who prefer to make mud pies instead of attend balls. The inspiration for this collection comes from an eclectic range of sources. “Our company is about our love of children’s clothes but also fairytales, quirkiness and Tim Burton and all these things merged together,” explains Victoria. The collections arrive from a mixture of modern (they have some capes inspired by Disney’s Frozen to add to an outfit) and retro films for inspiration. “We quite like weird films like Labyrinth,” says Rafaela. “A lot of 80s films.” The clothes are

defiantly tongue in cheek and one can only imagine the fun that is had devising ideas for a new season. “We want to have a bit of a laugh,” adds Victoria. “One of the rompers was called Beetlejuice, from the film where they are always wearing stripes. It’s just funny. Hopefully some parents out there understand what we are trying to do!” This is being continued into their A/W 14 collection, which has collars and colours taken from Lemony Snicket’s stories and The Addams Family.

The mishmash of ideas is also reflected in the way the clothes can be worn. “Everything should be a mix,” says Victoria. “It doesn’t have to be a whole costume. I love the ingenuity of kids making their own outfits.” It’s almost as though they are giving children inspiration to create a character for a story of their own. Victoria is particularly aware that creativity and imagination can get messy so the charming collections are practical as well as beautiful. Strong durable materials like cotton, corduroy and tweed are used for winter clothes, and linen, chiffon and more cotton for the summer. “It all goes in the washing machine,” explains Victoria. “It’s not the end of the world if they fall over in it. My kids are a bit feral and they trial it all out. Dry-cleanonly just wouldn’t work for us!”

The attitude of the brand is firmly rooted in the fresh outdoors and encourages an active childhood. All the pictures on Elfie’s website involve kids hanging from trees and scrambling about in wellies, which seems to be a way of life for Victoria’s children. “Luckily for me, I go to the countryside every weekend to see my in-laws in the New Forest,” she says. “Also,

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we have a communal garden where we live in Notting Hill so all the children in the garden play together every day.” This seems like the best of both worlds but Victoria appreciates that not every mum in town has this luxury. “For a city dweller you can go to the park every day, but it’s tough when it’s bad weather,” she continues. “I also find there’s not a lot of time; after school you have a very small window to get their homework done, their dinner on the table and their bath run. There’s not so much time to be outside but you make it work.”

The duties of the company are divvied up between the two sisters; Rafaela is the business side and Victoria it the creative. “It works really well,” says Rafaela.

“We don’t really tread on each other’s toes.

Everybody asks how we work together because I think it’s quite rare for two sisters to get on. We do want to kill each other sometimes,

but only occasionally!” Sisterly support has seen the company through its first steps, which were a bit wobbly, particularly at the outset. “We made the first collection ourselves,” Rafaela says. “We went to Portobello Market and took a stand. It was our dream to sell there but it was the most depressing thing.” This was because they didn’t receive the reaction they had anticipated and found it difficult competing with the more established stalls. But they persevered with the knitwear through pop-ups, garden parties, boutiques and their website, all of which have been a raging success with the yummy mummies of Notting Hill. The collections are now sold internationally to Hong Kong, Kuwait, France, Spain and New York and will hit Selfridges this October.

With all this going on it seems hard to enjoy family life, but with the support of her pianist husband Victoria seems to cope with her little brood, which includes Elfie (now six), Ned (four), and Mable (one). While she waits to pick up the kids from school, ballet or football club, orders

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are agreed with a production line in China from her mobile phone. And Elfie helps out where she can too. “Elfie is very maternal so she looks after the baby a lot,” explains Victoria. “I mean she really, really does. On the days she doesn’t want to, I’m like, what? That’s not the deal! You have to! Mable’s like her big dolly. When I see her with her friends, she’s always showing her off.”

Notting Hill is a great recreational area for Victoria’s kids. “I used to go to the Tabernacle a lot,” she says.

“We would go to the playground in front of it, then the Tabernacle and get some chips afterwards. There’s a big patio where they can just run around. Now I live in a new place with communal gardens, I’m not out as much as I used to be and also because they’re at

These two women are the epitome of Notting Hill and throw themselves into local life school not at nursery.” Not only is Notting Hill the perfect playground but it also provides some grown-up downtime for Rafaela and Victoria to mull over the latest lightbulb moments of the company. “We go a lot to Galicia, as we are half Spanish and it does tapas. It’s really old school and kind of shabby chic with great food. It’s very simple there. There are lots of old Spanish men sitting at the bar – it’s like you’re in Spain!”

These two women are the epitome of Notting Hill and throw themselves into local life.

Rafaela begins to recite a long list of creative people who live in the surrounding streets, all close to her house which also acts as the studio for Elfie. Victoria too enjoys the fact that she knows so many people around and about, the majority of whom are in-laws, nieces and nephews.

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Juicy Culture

Tired of constantly trying new health regimes, only to be told that they’re no good for you? Ella Harris finds out the truth about liquid diets from Notting Hill’s juice gurus and how to ensure you get the best balance in nutrients from fruit and vegetables

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’ve given up on dieting. There, I’ve said it. Being healthy has never been so hard, especially during these hot summer months.

As quickly as researchers throw statistics at us, someone else comes along with another set to trump it. Recommendations to drink eight cups of water a day have since been dismissed as a marketing ploy for drinks companies; eating five a day was lambasted by the University College London as not being enough; and 30 minutes of exercise five days a week was criticised by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition as insufficient to prevent weight gain. We are all left scratching our heads and staring at a room full of bulk-bought plastic bottles, niche recipe books and redundant celebrity exercise DVDs. I, for one, feel put off by the prospect of shedding pounds through blood, sweat and hunger only to be told it wasn’t worth it.

One such criticism has been of juice drinks. Firstly, it appeared that the sugar content in some juices well exceeds the recommended daily intake. Secondly, people who supplement fruit and vegetables with juices may be missing essential fibre, which is lost through the juicing process. This means that no matter how much juice is consumed it only counts as one portion of the five a day. The founder and creator of Honestly Healthy, Natasha Corrett, is aware that there are cheap liquid cleanses out there that are packed with sugar. People who drink entirely fruitbased juices and smoothies will find that their blood sugar levels soar and drop just as quickly, leaving them feeling exhausted. “We get a lot of calls from people who have taken on a juice cleanse only to heavily binge afterwards,” she says, “because their body is truly craving things that it needs. Some even say they are craving sugar much more than they were before they started the cleanse.”

The controversy surrounding sugar content has meant that manufacturers are having to deliver smaller but higher value products to make juice an important part of a healthy diet. Additionally, new labelling legislation coming in at the end of 2014 will require energy drinks brands to label caffeine content.

This combined with consumers’ desire to drink healthy products, may give way to more competition from natural and vegetable drink launches. This, trend has already been highlighted by market analyst Mintel, who recorded that in 2013 value sales of juices and smoothies grew more than 11% to £4.8 billion.

With so many options on the market, it’s important to know what you are shopping for. Fruit juices, which must be made from 100 per cent pure fruit juice (these are different

to juice drinks, which have less than 100 per cent fruit juice and have added ingredients) include a wide variety from concentrate, not from concentrate, pasteurised, long-life, ambient and chilled. The general consensus is that freshly squeezed juices that contain no added sugar, water, colour or preservatives are the best for you.

The Juice Products Association released a statement saying that despite the bad publicity there are excellent nutritional benefits of fruit juice, “More than just sugar and calories – 100 percent juice is a healthful, nutrient-dense beverage. It also contains beneficial vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients [plant compounds].” The obvious difference in this type of drink compared to any other soft beverage is that there are no added sugars, E numbers, unpronounceable fake flavours or colourings.

However, there is discussion about the best juicers to use. Cold pressing and centrifugal blades will cut out the fibre in the ingredients used, which is an important part of a person’s diet. Natasha, whose head offices are in Notting Hill, says fibre is an important part of her sixday soup and smoothie cleanse. “By cutting out fibre and many of the food groups when taking on a juice cleanse, you are omitting elements of the diet that are vital for the body to function properly,” she comments. “This causes added stress on the body. By including fibre-rich breakfast green smoothies and warming soups in the soup and smoothie cleanse, we are ensuring that you get all the benefits of a juice cleanse (weight loss, reduced bloating and removal of excess water retention) without this added stress.” Daylesford Organic Café also follows this route. A spokesperson from the Westbourne Grove branch said: “We serve the juices unpasteurised, and they aren’t exposed to any heat during their production, which means that they don’t lose any of the goodness of the organic produce that makes them, as conventional juices do.”

But what are the benefits of drinking your fruit and vegetables rather than eating them in a normal meal? Natasha says, “While the body alkalises, juices offer potent nutrition that is easily absorbed into the bloodstream. Through smoothies and soups that contain fibre and vital food groups and by drinking lots

“By cutting out fibre, you are omitting elements that are vital for proper body function”

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of water, any toxicity that is released is easily washed away leaving the body feeling really great.”

Vegetables are obviously an important ingredient of this new juice or smoothie option because they add extra vitamins and minerals, which are important to maintain general health and prevent more serious conditions. “All sorts of ailments and illnesses can stem from a lack of vitamins and minerals,” explains Natasha. “Everything from muscle cramps, insomnia, irritability and depression, to weight gain and ultimately heart disease and cancer.”

Al Overton, senior buyer from Planet Organic on Westbourne Grove, says that “increasingly our customers are looking for green vegetable juices, with kale, romaine lettuce and spinach being the most popular ingredients.

Green juices contain a lot of chlorophyll, the green plant pigment that helps to alkalise the blood, as well as a wide range of vitamins and minerals.” Each ingredient has its own unique properties and flavours and means that people get an extra boost of minerals and vitamins like iron, magnesium, calcium and vitamins K, B and E. “Spinach and pak choi work well because they have a subtle flavour and blend very easily,” advises Natasha.

“Any toxicity is easily washed away by [a cleanse] leaving the body feeling really great” “Kale needs a bit of balancing flavour-wise with a splash of lemon or lime and needs a good blender such as a Vitamix to break it down into a really smooth smoothie.”

She also adds that if we are looking for some extra energy for a work-out session, beetroot juice is a great source of inorganic nitrate, which helps to stimulate blood flow and concentration, helping us to exercise for longer.

There is no doubt that these green health drinks are popular; Planet Organic’s Westbourne Grove store alone makes 250 fresh juices a day, double what it made one year ago. People are getting so stuck into this healthy fad that they ditch food and suck up liquid fruit and vegetables for days on end. Honestly Healthy do a three-day and six-day cleanse and Daylesford too is launching a juice cleanse programme later in the year.

There is a lot to take on board when choosing your juice or smoothie of choice: what ingredients to choose, how it should be blended and how much you should actually drink. Ultimately, there is no doubting that a healthy dollop of fruit and vegetables invigorates and energises you with minerals and vitamins for the day ahead. But when you are deciding what bottle to pick in the store, just follow Natasha’s advice that “fresh is best”.

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The Best of the Zest Crussh A wide variety of revitalising smoothies and juices can be made to order in store to boost your energy levels.

59 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3JS crussh.com

Canyon Juicery Cold-pressed juices are on offer here, which contain the nutrients of two kilos of raw, organic and locally-sourced fruit and vegetables.

230-236 Westbourne Grove, W11 2RH canyonjuicery.com

Daylesford Organic Café Three fresh cold-press juices are currently available in store, all made with organic produce from Daylesford Farm wherever possible.

208-212 Westbourne Grove, W11 2RH daylesford.com/notting-hill

Fresco Juices Delicious fresh juices bursting with natural goodness have been sold here for over 10 years.

25 Westbourne Grove, W2 4UA frescojuices.co.uk

Honestly Healthy Two options are available for the Soup and Smoothie Cleanse: a 3-day and a 6-day box. This can be followed by a 6-day or 3-week alkaline Fridge Fill cleanse. honestlyhealthyfood.com

Planet Organic An extensive list of juices and smoothies is offered, including green juices and antioxidant juices.

42 Westbourne Grove, W2 5SH planetorganic.com

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Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe with more than a million people turning up for the two-day festival to celebrate multi-cultural diversity. Men and women join together in a long parade of floats, music and dancing, which meanders past stalls selling jerk chicken and fried plantain. It originated in 1964 as a way for Afro-Caribbean communities to celebrate their cultures but the event didn’t take the form of a procession until 1966, when jazz musician Russell Henderson led fellow performers on a tour of the area. Preparation for the celebration is no mean feat; council enforcement officers spend six days removing about 25 tonnes of items to clear the streets, and approximately 40,000 volunteers are on hand to ensure that everyone has fun dancing to the uplifting sound of steel bands. 24–25 August, rbkc.gov.uk/carnival

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For one night only, The Tabernacle will be welcoming to the stage Dr Slinger Francisco, also known as Calypso King of The World; he is a legend among calypsonians having won Trinidad’s Carnival Road March competition eight times. The singer, songwriter and guitarist will be performing at the first annual Sonny Blacks Calypso Night which promises to be an evening of sensational, harmonic vocals and exotic rhythms, backed by a live band and top London DJs, including Martin Jay, The Prince of Soca, and Black Patch featuring Gold Finger Freddie. So, come along and see the king in action.

7pm, 16 August; General admission £20, early bird £15 The Tabernacle, 35 Powis Square, W11 2AY; 020 7221 9700

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Bringing Home the Bacon If you are unable to leave the city this summer but want a taste of country life, head no further than The Shed. Notting Hill’s local restaurant has set up a weekly Saturday brunch party featuring delicious seasonal dishes, foraged cocktails and live music.

The outdoor rustic terrace is the perfect spot to celebrate a clear weekend with friends and sip on a colourful cocktail. With the sun streaming through the large French windows and skylights, visitors can sit inside and tuck into a delicious brunch bursting with flavour. The menu will include bacon from pigs bred on The Shed’s farm in Nutbourne, West Sussex. Enjoy West London’s rural experience, without the wellies!

Every Saturday from 12–4.30pm The Shed, 122 Palace Gardens Terrace, W8 4RT theshed-restaurant.com

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Raise Your Voice Artist and composer Lina Lapelyte devises a new work, entitled Hunky Bluff, for a specially selected, all-female choir with low voices at the Serpentine Galleries’ Park Nights. Arranging arias originally sung by castrato singers, this performance will be an interesting sound sensation for music lovers. Lapelyte has also composed new material for the event and uses the music to reflect on the concepts of femininity and gender as well as the role of the castrato.

She expertly uses opera to explore the phenomena of song and to investigate and challenge our perceptions, such as through her previous project Candy Shop. Don’t miss out on this innovative use of the new Serpentine Pavilion.

Hunky Bluff, 8pm, 29 August; Serpentine Pavilion, Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA Tickets £5/4; serpentinegalleries.org; 020 7402 6075

Shine a Light Drawing upon Sir Edward Grey’s famous remark that “the lights are going out all over Europe”, the Royal British Legion and 14-18 NOW are encouraging the UK to turn off lights for one hour on 4 August. The project Lights Out is a national moment of reflection and will be symbolised by burning one candle in the darkness, in memory of the men who fell in the First World War. Westminster Abbey will be leading a vigil in the hope that other community groups and faiths can plan their own event. If you want to help organise a commemorative event in your local area, access more information and posters from the websites below.

Lights Out, 10–11pm, 4 August 1418now.org.uk; britishlegion.org.uk

Pop-Up Painting Enjoy an evening of music, wine and ... paint. Yes, that’s right. Even if you do not consider yourself to be a Da Vinci or even a wobbly Picasso, this evening encourages everyone to get involved. The social company PopUp Painting quite literally pops up in bars and restaurants across London, Hertfordshire, Surrey, and Kent, encouraging adults to unleash their creativity because, as the company puts it, “it’s fun and it’s good for people”. The event will be led by practising artists who will talk you through painting your own impressions of the evening’s theme, which is aptly titled “Carnival Paint Night”. It’s time to create a masterpiece – even if it’s only one a mother can love!

8pm–10.30pm, 14 August, £25 (including art supplies) Red Lemon Pub, 45 All Saints Road, W11 1HE popuppainting.com

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Colourful Creations Bring style, craft and joy to your life with New Yorkbased Jonathan Adler’s new Notting Hill boutique. The store is perched on the corner of Portobello Road and Westbourne Grove, and showcases the iconic designer, author and potter’s personality and panache. There is an inspirational selection of colourful and quirky ways to decorate your home including furniture, rugs, tabletop collections, bedding and candles. A series of room sets demonstrate how to turn your pad into a palace, while the gift bar features a monthly rotation of inspired gift ideas for birthdays and parties. For those looking for an extra-special something, an in-store design-your-own rugs, pillows, and throws service is available. Get ready to inject some colour into your life.

Jonathan Adler, 287-289 Westbourne Grove, W11 2QA uk.jonathanadler.com

Cheeky Monkey If you are trying to find something to keep your little ones entertained this summer, then look no further. Swing on down to Holland Park and get ready for a morning of face painting, music and dancing as well as some delicious cakes at the NCT Kensington & Chelsea Cheeky Monkey Tea Party. The event is suitable for babies, toddlers and small children and it’s just one of 250 planned to take place this year. The little ones are also encouraged to pick up a crayon, pencil or paintbrush and enter the Cheeky Monkey Picture Competition. Get ready to go ape!

10am–12pm, 29 August; Holland Park Sports Field, W8 6LU Family tickets are £5 (plus booking fee) nct.org.uk; events.kensington@nct.org.uk

A Brain for Business No one ever imagines that going into partnership will prove disastrous. But too often, that’s exactly what happens. This innovative and personalised session from the How To Academy is ideal for entrepreneurs who are thinking of going into partnership together in order to understand what can go wrong. You can attend with your prospective partner or come on your own and be taken through all the potential problems and ways to avoid them. This pre-partnership counselling, designed and taught by experienced entrepreneur John Gordon and co-founder of Notting Hill Editions (a publishing company specialising in essays), will ensure separation never happens.

How To: Choose a Business Partner, 3 August; 11 Aldridge Road Villas, W11 1BL; howtoacademy.com/ondemand

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Budding Thespians Brand new to Notting Hill is a theatrical five-day summer holiday workshop from Theatre Bugs. Sessions include acting, singing, dancing and dressing up to improve each child’s concentration, vocabulary and self-confidence. Each adventure run by the group is carefully designed for three and a half to six year olds and promises to be so fun they won’t even notice they are learning. This time around, kids will be joining Larry Lobster and his friends Mimi Mermaid, Peg the Penguin and Twink the Star on a voyage of discovery. But can they dodge those grumpy old pirates? There’s only one way to find out!

9am–12pm, 4–8 August; St Peter’s Hall, 59A Portobello Road, W11 3DB; £134 (10% sibling discount); 0800 9755290; enquiries@ theatrebugs.co.uk

The Big Screen Make the most of the long evenings with Luna Cinema’s summer screenings in Holland Park. At the end of the opera season, the leafy space is transformed into an exciting pop-up cinema venue. There is no need to worry if the weather takes a turn for the worse because there is the added bonus of canopy-covered seating to keep you dry. You can purchase premium tickets to watch Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers or Hitchcock’s avian nightmare from the best seats in the house, with access to the private members’ bar and a glass of prosecco upon arrival.

Luna Cinema is working in conjunction with Benefit, so head on down a little bit earlier for a movie make-over to complete the experience.

13 August, Romeo + Juliet; 14 August, The Birds; 15 August, The Graduate; 16 August, Les Miserables Stable Yard, Holland Park, W8 6LU thelunacinema.com

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On the Rocks Local couples counsellor and marital therapist, Michael Kallenbach, supports Notting Hill’s falling-out-of-lovebirds with how best to save their love nest from the clutches of animosity Most people reading this have been in or are in a relationship and know full well that keeping the flame burning all the time is difficult, if not impossible.

Two people with separate pasts are brought together by marriage and have most likely been taught different values and have contrasting ideas and thoughts about how a relationship should work. There are in-laws, or outlaws, to deal with, brothers, sisters, cousins and so forth, and all this makes for a heady mix.

Getting it right certainly isn’t easy for the weak at heart. And the more famous you are, the more regularly

the media will feature your every move – be it marriage, raising a family or divorce. Take for instance, the recent separation of Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. Way back in March, the couple, who had been married for ten years and have two children, announced they would separate in what they called a “conscious uncoupling”. Although they had tried to save their marriage, it didn’t work and we can only assume that they went through therapy in order to come up with this term that most suited their relationship status.

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Therapists work and believe in the unconscious and as a couples therapist myself, I look for what I call the “couple fit” – what is it that brought them together? I have to find that something that happened unconsciously at the beginning. And so while you may be discussing the ambiguity of this famous couple’s statement at dinner parties, the role of personal therapy has grown more apparent; it helps maintain a certain clarity and understanding of a relationship that may not have initially been known to either person.

Of the numerous fragile relationships that are plastered across the tabloids and magazines on a daily basis, how may of them actually seek counselling like this to help repair their affairs? Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi were the victims of a very public break up, which was splattered across newspapers worldwide. Not only did their embarrassing arguments and photographs make the front pages of national press, but it was featured on television as well, given that Nigella is such a popular TV personality on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to their break up and the difficulties that go with it, both had to endure even more humiliation when they attended a painfully public court case against their former staff members, the Grillo sisters, Elisabetta and Francesca.

It must have seemed to them as though their marital troubles would never be out of the public spotlight.

Last spring, Nigella gave a television interview to Michael McIntrye in which she said that as a result of her own experiences, she has stopped reading newspapers.

Can anyone really do that entirely? But she said in the interview: “What I’ve found since then is that it’s given me a far too sensitised reaction to newspapers writing about other people’s misfortunes. You survive anything yourself but when I see other people’s private lives being treated and put in a cavalier way, I think I don’t want to read it and I don’t want to be included in it.” You can’t help but think that she may have never reached this desolate low if she had received some guidance from a therapist.

Couples usually come for counselling at a similar point in their lives to this – when things between them have hit rock bottom. It is often a last resort and they don’t know where else to turn for help or even to have their voice heard. A further delay may be caused by having to convince a stoic husband or boyfriend that therapy is more than just crying about feelings; an idea that clashes with the gender straitjacket they are used to. But with an impartial third person present, therapy can provide a safe and “contained” space for a fraught couple to talk through their arguments and disagreements every week and enable both of them to be heard.

I do often wish that couples, particularly those in the flush of youth and newly married, would think about having counselling earlier on. “It’s better to come when

the sun is shining and the roof is still on, rather than when the hurricane has hit,” is how one colleague once explained things to me. It is a difficult if not daunting prospect committing to counselling week after week and not knowing what the future brings, but it can help you either sustain a marriage or relationship – or even help you separate amicably with a partner. With a counsellor present, this can be more manageable.

Couples who live in Notting Hill, like everywhere else in London, have the added burdens of competing in an urban metropolis where life can be tough, filled with stress and pressures of daily life. Sometimes the seemingly mundane things, like taking the children to school on time, doing the shopping, and preparing meals for the family can prove too much. Weekends may give little time for respite, which can cause cracks and difficulties in relationships.

One couple that comes to mind, who, like Nigella and Charles, had their private lives spread over the front pages, is Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce. Politicians and their private lives come up for scrutiny more often than not, and perhaps MPs think that they will never be found out. The case surrounding the former Lib Dem MP was related to his speeding points, which his wife admitted taking for him for which they both received eight-month prison terms.

Afterwards, it came to light that barrister and parttime judge Constance Briscoe made false statements to police concerning the whole affair. During a trial for this, she admitted that she had encouraged Vicky Price to do an exclusive with a newspaper about her feelings over the break up, saying: “I thought it would be therapy for her”.

No amount of one-sided gossip with a journalist is going to help the heart – it is essential that therapy sessions are in an unbiased, safe and confidential environment.

Fortunately, Vicky refused.

I spotted her at a drinks party near Notting Hill earlier this summer. I have never met her personally, but always admired her television appearances. I am not sure whether people noticed her (I certainly did), but she looked happy and content, talking enthusiastically to someone I assume was a younger member of her family.

Had she been for counselling now? The question remains unanswered but she finally seemed to be in a better place.

You may often hear people say how they hope their separation or divorce will “be amicable” and they have their family lawyers aiming for that goal. I suppose most couples start out that way, but in the end, without any emotional help and guidance, I’m not always sure that the words “divorce” and “amicable” go hand in hand.

Michael Kallenbach works in Notting Hill and Marlborough, Wiltshire. weallneedtherapy.co.uk

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Superb Sacred Art

Hollywood Comes to Notting Hill Todd White lives and works in Hollywood and is among Whitewall Gallery’s best-selling artists, therefore his latest original paintings and limited edition prints are not expected to hang around the Westbourne Grove gallery for very long.

He is famed for his brightly coloured, exaggerated and amusing depictions of females enjoying life and being quintessentially female. Some of his characters are based on famous figures encountered around Hollywood but all his subjects resonate with viewers because of their facial expressions, mode of dress, poses and behaviour. White is known for his love of detail so, although they evoke humour, his compositions are skilfully painted representations of the human form that include strong body language and personality, talents he acquired in his earlier career in animation.

Todd White Whitewall Gallery, 100 Westbourne Grove, W2 5RU Throughout July and August whitewallgalleries.com

Above / “Without Demons or Doubts,” hand-embellished limited edition

One of this area’s proud boasts is that the Temple Gallery in Holland Park has become a world famous centre for the study, restoration and exhibition of ancient Russian icons and sacred art. However, The Temple Gallery is not just a honey pot for scholars, curators and collectors because it provides a regular service to general buyers on the subjects of attribution, dating, valuation, conservation and restoration of these rare, superb art forms.

The current stock includes an 18th century Greek triptych, the three sections featuring Saint Haralambos (his name means ‘glowing with joy’), the Archangel Gabriel and Saint George. Also of Greek origin is a 17th century painting of Saint Nicholas which is distinguished by its particularly friendly portrayal of this famous figure. Alongside these is a 19th century Russian icon depicting Saint Bartholomew the Apostle (also known as Nathaniel) in a sideways pose.

Throughout August; The Temple Gallery, 6 Clarendon Cross, W11 4AP templegallery.com

Above / Triptych with Saint Haralambos, the Archangel Gabriel and Saint George; Greek, 18th century, 27.5 x 26.2 cm

This is STRARTA London is one of the key global centres for art alongside New York, Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai, with new buyers entering the marketplace daily. STRARTA Art Fair London displays a range of world-class art from a select group of British and international galleries and, following the success of its inaugural event in 2013, STRARTA Chelsea returns to the Royal Borough in 2014. Taking place in September at the prestigious Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York Square, STRARTA Chelsea will once again showcase the very best modern and contemporary fine art from established galleries, as well as exciting and inspiring artwork from new and emerging galleries. International curators will deliver a varied and innovative curated programme in the Champagne bar and Room 13 on the top floor.

STRARTA Art Fair at The Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea 25–29 September; strarta.com

Art Wars Curated Space, Room 10 Image courtesy of: STRARTA Chelsea 2013

High Standards from Barbara Stanley Barbara Stanley has been long established as a figurehead of contemporary Irish art and in July and August she will be presenting an array of paintings that demonstrate the high standard of work she sources for the London market.

The Mixed Group Summer Exhibition will focus on painters such as Margaret Egan whose compelling landscapes and portraits are painted with a soft, subdued palette that serves to intensify the undercurrent of emotion that Egan injects into them. Last year, Comhghall Casey’s self-portrait was selected for the prestigious BP Portrait Award, a fine example of this artist’s excellent skills in painting people and objects in a hyper-realist style. A looser, more modern approach to the handling of paint is the hallmark of Cormac O’Leary whose atmospheric landscapes and seascapes demand the viewer’s attention.

Rose Stapleton has a gift for making a simple piece of china or an interior seem very dramatic through her clever tonal work and subdued lighting effects. For portraiture created in the most impressive way and inspired by the old masters, look no further than the amazing Ken Hamilton.

Mixed Group Summer Exhibition; 1–14 August; Barbara Stanley Gallery, 27 Connaught Street, W2 2AY; irishartinlondon.com

From left/ Rose by Ken Hamilton; Interior, Cadogan Hotel - 18 in x 14 in Oil on board 1850 Rose Stapleton

Shining Light on Jimmie Martin When is a mannequin not a mannequin? When it struts into the retail studio of inventive design duo, Martin Nihlmar and Jimmie Karlsson and finds itself being transformed into a floor lamp.

Known collectively as Jimmie Martin, the business has won awards for its innovative furnishings that are created as limited editions or as bespoke pieces for clients. The duo’s brilliant new lamps have been developed from male and female mannequins which are decorated in a range of showstopping designs that encompass graffiti, abstract art, Lichtenstein-inspired images, lettering and other dramatic painted effects. The figures adopt an equally varied range of poses so that they look as if they have just strutted into a room sporting the latest style of headwear – lampshades. No room could possibly look ordinary with one of these lamps.

with Dominic Harris, Director of Notting Hill’s highly creative, Cinimod Studio Q: I see Cinimod Studio as an innovative fusion of art, architecture and modern technology; do you agree?

A: I’m a qualified architect but from my studio I combine architecture with the pursuit of my other main interests in lighting, interaction design, and art. So I’d agree that Cinimod Studio is very much about operating at the cutting-edge fusion of art, architecture, technology and interactive design.

Cinimod Studio is now eight years old with an exhilarating and busy environment where my talented team of a dozen designers and engineers collaborate on our projects.

Q: Who were the clients and what were their briefs for Heathrow’s Terminal 2 artworks?

A: The larger project Emergence captures the re-imagined movement of a school of fish moving underwater, a playful reference to the client, Caviar House & Prunier. The second installation was for the delightful Wondertree Restaurant. It comprises two elegant feature trees to bring a fresh and fluid addition to the backdrop of the restaurant.

Q: Where else have your eclectic, striking projects been installed?

A: Our work occurs on a global platform with specific projects being realised as a result of an interesting, exciting and challenging brief. In the last couple of years we have been creating installations in the UK, Peru and the Middle-East.

While their scales vary, they are always linked by their unique blending of lighting and technology with physical form. On the large scale we designed the interactive lighting scheme for the Peru National Stadium, installed an interactive “mood conductor” on the EDF Energy London Eye, and even sent ginormous UFOs across the skies of Rio de Janeiro and central London. On the smaller scale, we have designed and fitted multiple Snog [frozen yoghurt] stores across the world.

Q: What kind of artworks are currently in the pipeline?

A: Cinimod is in an incredibly exciting period. A particular focus is on the marriage of highly engineered materials with elements of digitally responsive electronics. A new area that I am particularly excited by is our experiments with jewellery design with an even higher level of integration between our key disciplines.

Cinimod Studio, 108 Canalot Studios, 222 Kensal Road, W10 5BN cinimodstudio.com

Jimmie Martin, 77 Kensington Church Street, W8 4BG jimmiemartin.com

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Alone with his thoughts, artist Robert Fry creates masterpieces that have caught the world’s attention – and in particular Charles Saatchi’s.

He leaves his inspired isolation to speak to Hannah Lemon about his haunting creations

ith a psychiatrist father and psychotherapist mother, studying Robert Fry would be a Freudian dream for many. But looking at Robert, you wouldn’t be able to identify an intense, introspective artist. Tall and tanned with a handsome mop of dark curly hair, he looks like many other 30-something Notting Hill singletons might. Dressed in a casual black suit and white shirt, he might not even pass as a painter, although, looking closely, the small white flecks of paint adamantly clinging to his hands are a small giveaway. However, it is not until we start discussing his life and work that his reflective, psychological nature becomes apparent. The artist admits that his paintings and etchings of the human figure are formed from an interesting subconscious terrain. “There is quite a big psychological theme that is consistent in the paintings I have produced,” he says. “Whether I have inherited that from my parents, I don’t know.”

Although both parents’ careers were in psychoanalysis, they passed down some of their creative genes too. Robert’s mother is trained as an architect and both parents are good at drawing. This creative flair is inherent in all three of their children; Robert’s older brothers Nick and Alex work in employment law and television respectively but were talented artists in their youth. They were raised in a house in Islington, where his parents still live, but it was only Robert who chased the artistic life and attended the Fine Arts College in Hampstead where he was given the opportunity to hone his skills. “We used to do life drawing twice a week and we did printmaking there,” he says. “It was a great privilege to do that when I was 16.” From here, he went on to study fine art as an undergraduate at Oxford Brookes University. “At the time painting was incredibly unfashionable,” continues Robert. “I think there were two painters in the entire department. The tutors were fantastic and it was a brilliant education but they were much more interested in people working in time-based media and conceptual installations.”

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Study for Red Series, 2013, etching on zinc plate, 30.7 x 44.3 cm

Interest in painting in the art world has since increased steadily over the years; no doubt helped by the art collectors at the top. After Charles Saatchi bought three paintings from his first show at the Alexia Goethe Gallery, Robert was selected to be part of the Saatchi Gallery’s Newspeak: British Art Now exhibition in 2009, which showcased a new generation of young artists. “It was a real highlight in my career,” says Robert. He was

“Saatchi has bought a lot of my work but I’ve never managed to meet him” included with more than 60 artists, many of whom used painting as their preferred medium. “I think it must have been 50 per cent paintings maybe,” says Robert.

“Extraordinary. Compared to the show [Saatchi] did 12 years previous to that – the Sensation exhibition – which launched all those Young British Artists like Tracey Emin.” This helped establish Robert’s career and he has since had exhibitions and been part of private collections throughout Europe, South Korea and the US, with Mario Testino and Saatchi among his fan base. I ask him what it was like to meet the latter but Robert replies: “No one meets him. He has bought a lot of my work and I’ve always tried to meet him but I’ve never managed to!”

He pensively moves onto the topic of his work, and I readjust myself on one of the fold-away chairs we are sitting on to take in the three dark canvases that stand starkly against the white boarded walls of the room.

The paintings are impressively large, containing life-size figures; although, the ones I face aren’t nearly as big as the paintings in the Red Series, which were nearly two by three metres. But the thing that captures my interest the most is the deep purple palette – an unusual colour choice. “I think it is incredibly difficult to work with,” says Robert. “And I quite like that. I find it challenging.” He tells me that although the purple may look like one coat of paint it is actually layer upon layer of different mediums. “The paintings I work on are very mixed media,” he explains.

“They are constructed with five or six types of paint.

Although the paintings appear to be monocolour, they are actually constructed with lots of different materials that have lots of different appearances.” The process involves using enamel, household gloss, oil paint, acrylic – a sort of psychological jigsaw he is piecing together.

Robert also etches, which, he explains, is a very different process. “You are scratching into a plate and you can’t really see what you’re doing,” he says. “The plate is quite dark and you are using a fine instrument.

When you print, it comes out in a way you would never have anticipated because the whole thing is reversed.”

He produces one etching from a pile of his work and I am stunned to silence. The word “DAYS” is neatly and

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Red 6, 2010, acrylic and oil on canvas, 285 x 198 cm

minutely etched into the plate over and over and over again. The process must have been painstakingly tiring – it almost looks like the scrawl of a madman. The etchings came from a dark place he tells me, when he had just broken up with a girlfriend and moved back to his parents house at the age of 25. “I locked myself in my old room and spent three months producing these etchings,” he says. “My life was not in a great place, but that work I made was probably the best work I have ever produced.

All that negativity had an extremely positive effect on the outcome of my work.”

His uncomfortable collections of work are more than just about Robert though; it is a reflection of humans as a whole. He once said that his paintings were a “brutal picture of the human condition” and I can see now what he means – they act as an honest depiction of the deficits and neuroses of the human character, which most people would prefer to shy away from. “What I’m trying to bring to the surface, perhaps, is not necessarily what someone wants to be faced with,” he says. “A landscape or a sunset is very nice to look at but I am going into something that is a part of ourselves, which is not necessarily something we want to look at every day on a wall.” This confrontation with the self is difficult to escape when the size of his paintings are so extreme and it must be challenging to be stuck alone in a room with only thoughts and a paintbrush to produce them.

It all seems quite intense but this works well for him and the small space provides the seclusion that he needs.

“Somehow you just want to be isolated,” he says. “I think that tradition works. Isolation produces results.” But he isn’t always cooped up in the studio; he has owned a flat off Holland Road for the last seven years. Robert admits that the area is not the creative place it used to be, but doesn’t necessarily count that as a bad thing. In fact, it’s quite useful because a lot of his business investors live in the area. “I like Holland Park itself and some of the local pubs, and a lot of my collectors live round there.”

As the interview comes to an end, Robert locks up the studio and we walk out the door. I feel a bit sad to be leaving. Time seems to have stood still outside and the safe studio space, where thoughts are unbound and free to roam around, has been quite cleansing. I admire Robert’s bravery in tackling difficult subjects that we are more than willing to push to the back of our minds and I can understand why he craves this little piece of quiet space in London. If only we could all have one. robertfrystudio.com The hardback edition of 100 Painters of Tomorrow, which features Robert Fry, is published by Thames & Hudson on 22 September; thamesandhudson.com

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Transient Desert Sands by Rob Woodcox

The Perfect Heist For those who want to get a foot on the art market ladder or embark on a long love affair with fine art photography, ELLA HARRIS recommends getting involved in the Heist anti-gallery movement

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Who else is bored of yawning their way through art exhibitions accompanied by tedious art aficionados scratching their heads and “umming” and “ahhing” at installations placed in stark and uninviting spaces? I thought so. There are countless examples where art has become so inaccessible that even those in the know don’t understand. A recent viewing of Mark Rothko’s restored Black on Maroon required the curator to point out to the group of art critics that they were, in fact, looking at the wrong canvas. Although this is not the first time the piece has been misunderstood; in a 2008 exhibition it was originally hung the wrong way round.

This is where Heist comes into play. Labelled a fine art photography anti-gallery, it tries to remove “the divide between artists and collectors and instead focuses on the story behind the art”. Heist offers an open invitation to all art collectors or even just those with a passion for photography. The launch event for Heist brought together young creatives and enthusiasts – Laura Whitmore, Daisy Lowe, Mary Charteris, Daniela and Annette Felder, and Jo Wood with offspring Tyrone and Leah – illustrating the true accessibility of the gallery. They were invited to view the photography in a sensual hothouse of creativity with live music, canapés and the artists themselves.

When I arrive at the gallery for the event, it is not what I am expecting. I seem to be standing outside someone’s house. The only identifier that it is a gallery are the big black letters hanging above the door spelling

setting allows prospective buyers to really engage with the artwork and artists and delve deeper into the stories behind the images. Here we provide an insight into a few highlights from the exhibition.

Wise Beyond His Years Although only at the tender age of 23, Texan Rob Woodcox is a very talented storyteller. His passion, thirst for adventure, innovation, and childlike spirit is translated perfectly through surreal and magical worlds; his photographs are almost like chapters from a fairytale. The images speak in diverse shades, various moods and atmospheres, which are all brought to life first in Rob’s mind; they are then perfectly contemplated, outlined and presented in front of the camera and have a unique and lively movement to them. The environment plays a lead role in the majority of his work and is often the backdrop to fashion-inspired shoots.

Heist allows prospective buyers to delve deeper into the stories behind the images out “Heist”. As I walk up the stairs, I pass a pile of unopened mail – this really is someone’s home. The someone I refer to is standing in a bright pink jumpsuit and neon eyelashes; Anna Pia Lubinus is one of the trio of Heist founders. “I was walking around in my pyjamas half an hour ago!” she tells me. Her and her partner J Harry Edmiston, photographer and creative producer and director for CNN, set up Heist online in 2013, dedicated to displaying fine art photography as an experience for individual viewers to appreciate alone.

This was so successful that two became three this year with the help of film investor and fine art photography lover, Mashael Al-Rushaid, to make the physical space for Heist a reality.

Personal experience is very much at the fore of the space used for this anti-gallery. The comfortable From top/ Creation by Rob Woodcox; Ebb by Amy Friend

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Bus by Dean West

Lego Fanatic The images at Heist show that photography is more than just a way of recording events. Artist Dean West proves this point through an inventive gathering of impossibilities, creating surreal and striking images through desolate landscapes. His personal vision of the world is communicated to the viewer through a highly conceptual aesthetic. “I would have to say that I am not so much a photographer,” says Dean. “As somebody who uses photography to bring their visions to life.” Bus, exhibited at Heist, is part of a collection of Lego-inspired collaborations with sculptor Nathan Sawaya. The Lego sculpture of the dog in this image above was Photoshopped in afterwards.

His pictures have been featured in top photography magazines and art galleries, and received numerous international awards. Born in small-town rural Australia in 1983, Dean’s love for photography began in his high school’s darkroom and blossomed at the Queensland College of Art in Brisbane. Graduating in 2007 with unique skills in photography, visual culture and advertising, it was no wonder that a year later Dean was included in Saatchi and Saatchi’s collection of the world’s top 100 emerging photographers. With a growing list of

collectors, Dean decided to dedicate more of his time to the world of art. This body of work is now being added to private collections around the globe, including that of Sir Elton John’s.

Childhood Lost by Justyna Neryng

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Kate Moss by Rohn Maijer

Rohn Maijer was born in Holland but brought up in Los Angeles. He returned to Amsterdam at the age of 22 where he studied ceramics at Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. He then moved to Milan in the 1980s and was witness to the golden years of the “Made in Italy” fashion phenomenon. He contributed to some of the most influential fashion magazines, both in Milan and abroad, making him a privileged interpreter of the era.

His ability to capture personal and sensitive moments behind the scenes of catwalks created much demand for his work; he photographed some of the most influential supermodels of the time just seconds before they strutted out onto runways.

He is exhibiting Kate Moss from his Dreamgirls series at Heist Gallery. The collection also includes many other famous faces from the 1990s, including Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell.

Heist Gallery, 41–43 Linden Gardens, Notting Hill, W2 4HQ; heist-online.com

Central Heating by Alfonso Batalla

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Symphonic Seduction Not only is it drop-dead gorgeous but Parmigiani Fleurier’s Tecnica Ombre Blanche is also one of the most complicated timepieces in production. Housing a tourbillon, a minute repeater, a perpetual calendar and a power reserve indicator, it incorporates some of the most prestigious functions in watchmaking. Proof that Parmigiani has mastered the most complex horological pursuits, the Tecnica Ombre Blanche will chime the hours, quarter hours and minutes of the day with enchanting clarity. At 13mm thick, the rose-gold case is particularly slender for a timepiece with 504 components and a minute repeater, activated by pivoting a knurled bezel integrated into the profile of the watch rather than through a traditional side bolt. The watch, perhaps unsurprisingly, costs £445,000. Parmigiani Fleurier, 97 Mount Street; parmigiani.ch

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BY OLIVIA SHARPE

Proud as a Peacock Vita, the debut collection from new fine jewellery brand Livyora, has been described as a “celebration of life”. Each piece references familiar stories and characters from around the world, drawing on different cultures’ literature, art and music. The Pavoni chandelier earrings, for instance, were inspired by the peacock, a universal symbol of beauty and integrity, and these qualities have been evoked by a dazzling array of brilliant-cut sapphires, iolites, blue topaz, tsavorite and smoky quartz. The Leijona cocktail ring is immediately recognisable as Aslan from C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia.

Made from 18-karat yellow gold, brilliant-cut black diamonds are used to depict the lion’s eyes and a textured finish portrays the magnificent mane.

Conceived by jewellery designer Dr. Shefaly Yogendra, internet entrepreneur Chirdeep Chhabra and gemologist Tarudeep Vaid, we predict great things to come from Livyora.

Paris Couture Week 2014 Top jewellers including Boucheron, Chaumet and Bulgari descended on France’s capital to preview their latest collections at this year’s Paris Couture Week before the grand unveiling at the Biennale des Antiquaires in September.

Boucheron nearly stole the show with its stunning Ricochet necklace with detachable brooch, featuring rippling sapphires, diamonds and rock crystal. However, Chaumet made sure it kept up with its French competitor, revealing an exquisite Collier Eau Vive as part of its Lumières d’eau collection. Italian jeweller Bulgari, which celebrates its 130-year anniversary this year, presented its new 26-piece MVSA collection, which honours the Muses of Ancient Greece through a series of colourful, precious gemstones.

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Cutting Edge For his latest Surprise Fantasy Ring, jeweller Theo Fennell collaborated with internationally acclaimed English micro-sculptor Willard Wigan MBE to create the Empty Quarter ring; a one-of-a-kind jewellery art piece:

Come to Light

When opened, the ring reveals an apparently deserted desert scene but further inspection reveals three microscopic camels, expertly crafted by Wigan.

The piece, which is made from different 18-carat golds, set with diamonds and engraved with desert flowers and rose gold salamanders, is also accompanied by a beautiful magnifying glass and chain The Empty Quarter Ring POA, theofennell.com

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As the world’s definitive diamond company, De Beers is undoubtedly one of the industry’s guiding lights when it comes to crafting this rare matter. Its latest collection, Aria, presents the diamond in a revolutionary new way; diamond-set swirling shapes create a captivating interplay of light and shadow.

Radiating from the centre diamond, the motif has been designed to mirror the movement of a dancer.

This is the house’s first big jewellery collection since Imaginary Nature in 2012 and it includes a number of Signature pieces, along with Prestige designs, High Jewellery collections and women’s watches.

The De Beers Aria collection debeers.com

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Aurora Inspire romance with this 0.86ct Fancy Intense Australian Argyle Pink Diamond Ring, reflecting the warm, vibrant and fiery hues of its extraordinary and ancient origins.

A highly prized, rare and collectable jewel.

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The Line of

Annabel Harrison discovers more about the recent collaboration between Savelli, creator of luxury smartphones for women, and Gemfields, the globe’s leading coloured gemstone company

Images Š Savelli

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until april this YEAR, The Museum of London played host to a major exhibition investigating the secrets of the Cheapside Hoard, an astounding, priceless treasure trove of late 16th and early 17th century jewels and gemstones which was found buried in a cellar on Cheapside in the City of London in 1912. One of its star pieces was a mesmerising 17th century watch set in a Colombian hexagonal emerald crystal, a gemstone which has a history dating back about 4,000 years and which the ancient Greeks justly called the “shining jewel”. It has long represented luck, wealth, faith and life in many cultures, as well as being valued as a symbol of nobility, beauty and eternal love.

Last year, the Pantone Colour of the Year was the jewel-toned, green hue of emerald and as such the jewellery industry produced a proliferation of beautiful pieces featuring the gemstone, courtesy of designers such as Stephen Webster and Monica Vinader. However, in this day and age, if a company is using gemstones in its jewellery or jewelled products, it should be able to prove that they’re sustainably sourced, in a socially responsible way. Enter Gemfields, the world’s leading supplier of responsibly sourced, coloured gemstones and the first company to source emeralds that are traceable from the Zambian mines to the international market, guaranteeing a conflict-free route to market.

Gemfields was therefore the obvious choice, bearing this all in mind, for Savelli to partner with for the creation of two luxury smartphones – Emerald Night and Emerald Insane – made using the gorgeous gem and found exclusively within Harrods’ Fine Jewellery Room. This location goes some way to explaining Savelli’s position within the market; its smartphones are intended as “exquisite pieces of jewellery, crafted from treasured metals and precious gemstones”. The designs are, fittingly for such a feminine product, inspired by the elegant ‘line of grace’, a concept described in William Hogarth’s 1753 book The Analysis of Beauty: “The serpentine line, or line of grace, by its waving and winding at the same time different ways, leads the eye in a pleasing manner along the continuity of its variety.”

Indeed, and this sleek serpentine line can be seen on the glamorous Emerald Night smartphone, of which only 19 have been made; it is set with 400 brilliant-cut emeralds and materials used include 18-carat rose gold, high-tech black ceramic, anthracite satin and UltraBombé sapphire crystal for the screen, which is said to

be unscratchable (we still wouldn’t recommend being too laissez-faire with it though). The memorably named Emerald Insane, for more flamboyant ladies, is set with 4.5-carat baguette-cut emeralds and 12.5-carat brilliantcut diamonds, and limited to just eight pieces.

There’s no doubt that both companies take great pride in craftsmanship and creating products of the highest quality but this collaboration posed a particular challenge; very rarely have emeralds been set on such a complex, curvaceous shape. As such, every stone had to be hand-selected and cut precisely for each smartphone, a process undertaken meticulously to ensure sufficient depth of colour as well as a consistent shade of green.

“We are delighted to be working with Savelli, a company which is leading the way when it comes to combining jewellery and technology,” confirms Gabriella Harvey, Gemfields’ Cut and Polished Director. “Not only do we appreciate the skill and craftsmanship that has gone into setting these sensational gems in this way but we are really excited to see emeralds being used in a smartphone — certainly elevating technology to greater levels of luxury.”

This greater level of luxury within the accessories market is something that’s being championed by Savelli founder and CEO Alessandro Savelli. His is a new, revolutionary jewellery brand which is producing the first luxury smartphone aimed solely at women. Every piece bearing the Savelli name is handmade in Switzerland, the home of haute horlogerie, and Savelli has also developed its own built-in application, Jardin Secret, to deliver a unique lifestyle experience to its customers. Alessandro is understandably very excited about the partnership with Gemfields and the resulting products, which he deems “exclusive limited editions that perfectly embody the harmony of technology and jewellery craftsmanship [and]… our ability to create a unique and elegant accessory for a woman’s indulgence.”

A diamond and emerald smartphone truly is the height of indulgence but if you have a weakness for beautiful, sparkling gems, united in the most skilled of fashions and providing an additionally functional purpose, then visit Savelli to see these for yourself.

Savelli, Harrods’ Fine Jewellery Room; harrods.com savelli-geneve.com; gemfields.co.uk

Cloclwise from top/ Emerald Insane; Sketch of Savelli’s Emerald Night (limited edition of 19 pieces); sketch of Savelli’s Emerald Insane (limited edition of 8 pieces) © John Cameron/The Luxury Brand Agency Ltd

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Rainbow Wave Add a splash of colour to an otherwise monochrome look with statement accessories

1 Magnipheasant Feathers collar, POA, Stephen Webster, stephenwebster.com 2 Elystan California Sunset ring, £8,440, Robinson Pelham, robinsonpelham.com 3 Chameleon earrings, £23,550, Boucheron, boucheron.com 4 Elystan California Sunset earrings, £10,900, Robinson Pelham, as before 5 Rainbow Solid Icosagon pendant, £4,300, Noor Fares, Dover Street Market 6 Modern Wishbone ring in 12-carat gold, £115, Bouton, bouton.co.uk 7 MVSA bracelet in pink gold with semi-precious stones, from £30,200, Bulgari, bulgari.com 8 Rainbow Geometric Octahedron earrings, £5,000, Noor Fares, as before 9 Rococo multi-coloured ring, POA, Fabergé, faberge.com 10 Cosmos Friendship bracelet, £225, Astley Clarke, astleyclarke.com 11 Cinderella ring in 18-carat blackened white gold and multi-coloured stones, £4,200, Solange Azagury-Partridge, solange.co.uk 12 18-karat yellow gold and mixed tourmaline ring, £655, by Rufier at Talisman Gallery, 020 7201 8582 13 Black Rainbow earrings, £38,000, Solange Azagury-Partridge, as before 14 Rainbow Octahedron pendant, £5,985, Noor Fares, as before

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Great Outdoors In our modern world, it’s possible to have a veritable wardrobe of watches, all thoughtfully and creatively manufactured to suit their particular purpose.

Robin Swithinbank suggests the best options for active types

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Shooting Panerai Radiomir 1940 Chronograph Oro Bianco Mechanical watches don’t like being shocked. Knock one onto the floor or smack it into a door and you’ll note – if you keep stock of these things – a drop in accuracy. That’s why it’s unwise to wear a mechanical watch while shooting, when the violent impact of firing a shotgun can play havoc with the tiny, fragile parts inside it. For such times, you might be interested to learn that most of Panerai’s totemic Luminor and Radiomir watches feature anti-shock technology, as is the case with the new Radiomir 1940 Chronograph Oro Bianco.

Inside its 45mm white gold case is a glorious handcrafted, hand-wound movement that’s protected by an Incabloc anti-shock device. panerai.com

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Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter

Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1931

Oris’s seemingly unstoppable run of watches that are not just innovative but offer genuinely useful functions continues with this, the first automatic mechanical watch with a mechanical altimeter. It can gauge altitude and air pressure, useful whether you’re a pilot, a mountaineer or the type to get your kicks from throwing yourself out of planes and off cliff tops. It does this via a mechanical barometer, squeezed inside the watch’s 47mm stainless steel case alongside its automatic movement. There’s more clever-tech in the watch’s patented adjustment and venting crown; it’s fitted with a membrane to prevent moisture from getting inside the watch while the altimeter is activated. A proper smart watch. oris.ch

It’s become the sybarite’s choice but before all that, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s case-flipping Reverso was intended for polo-playing British officers of the Raj. They had complained of their watches getting smashed up during play and, rather than suggest they take them off, Jaeger-LeCoultre designed a watch with a case that could be reversed to protect its delicate front. It was named Reverso after its swivelling case, which has since been used to carry additional complications, coats of arms, engravings and more. This latest impression has a sumptuous pink gold case, a chocolate-coloured dial and a brown strap made by Argentinian leather polo accessory specialist Casa Fagliano. jaeger-lecoultre.com

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Swimming NOMOS Glashütte Ahoi So there are divers’ watches and then there are watches you can wear in the shower and, thanks to quirky German watchmaking outfit NOMOS Glashütte, there is also a ‘swimming watch’. The Ahoi is actually far more than that, despite the brand’s wry, self-deprecating label: it’s water-resistant to 200 metres, more than enough for splashing about in your local lido; its hands are covered in a dollop of Super-LumiNova so they’re legible underwater; and the case has built-in protectors around the crown so you’re less likely to rip it out if you catch the watch on a piece of coral. Inside the 40mm case beats NOMOS’s in-house automatic movement. nomos-glashuette.com

Flying Bremont MBIII Bremont’s series of watches, made in partnership with the pioneering British ejection seat manufacturers Martin Baker, was launched in 2009. Initially, there was just one piece in the line, the MBI, which was only available to pilots who’d been ejected from a plane. It featured a rubber movement mount that could protect the watch’s chronometer-certified automatic movement from the shocks sustained by an ejection, and had been put through endurance tests for vibration, temperature extremes and salt-fog, making it one of the most qualified pilots’ watches ever made. The same spec level is found in the MBII civilian model launched a year later, and now in the new MBIII, which has a second time zone. bremont.com

Diving Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 There isn’t a more iconic divers’ watch than the Rolex Submariner, no matter what anyone says. But there’s also no more ubiquitous divers’ watch than a Rolex Submariner, which is why the return of the brand’s lesser-known but just as chisel-jawed Sea-Dweller is so welcome. The original 1967 Sea-Dweller was the first divers’ watch to feature a helium escape valve, a device useful to professional divers who spend weeks on end immersed in a helium-enriched compression chamber during saturation dives. The new model has a helium escape valve too, is water-resistant to 1,220 metres (or 4,000 feet – hence the name) and has a 40mm 904L stainless steel case, a ceramic bezel insert and an in-house automatic movement. rolex.com

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Adventuring Breitling Emergency II

If you’re planning a trip to the South Pole, or have ambitions to sail around the world with nothing for company but a stuffed toy, Breitling’s 51mm, titanium-cased Emergency II should be at the top of your ‘don’t leave home without’ list. As well as being a multi-function, quartz-powered superwatch, it’s also the world’s smallest personal locator beacon. Get into a spot of bother half way up a mountain, activate the beacon and it’ll alert the nearest search and rescue team, who’ll be guided to your position by the signal. Just make sure you’ve got good insurance – otherwise you’ll be picking up the tab left by your rescuers. breitling.com

Space tourism Omega Speedmaster Mark II One of the rarely told stories about Omega’s Speedmaster, the ‘Moonwatch’, is that it was never supposed to go to the Moon. The watch intended for the role was the 1969 Speedmaster MkII, which – unlike the original – was specifically designed by Omega in partnership with NASA to be worn by astronauts. But as the first Speedy had already been into space and proved its zero-gravity creds, the astronauts chose to stick with it for their lunar missions. Almost 40 years since the last MkII was made, Omega has relaunched it, complete with a 21st century automatic chronograph movement. The new piece is wonderfully retro – and perfect for your next jaunt into space. omegawatches.com

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Mille Celebrates Polo Partnership An automatic watch winds itself thanks to a rotor that moves every time its wearer does. Over-winding, however, can result in extreme pressure on a watch’s barrel spring. Ever the inventor, Richard Mille has devised a rotor that declutches automatically when the power reserve in its RM030 reaches 50 hours. Once it falls to 40 hours, the rotor is re-engaged. Wearers can identify which phase of winding the watch is in courtesy of an indicator at 12 o’clock.

50 limited-edition versions have recently been splashed with accents of navy and white in homage to the brand’s partnership with the St Tropez Polo Club.

Into the Deep Never been near a snorkel? Never mind; these latest dive watches look as good in the boardroom as they do underwater

Calibre de Cartier Diver, £5,700, Cartier cartier.com

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Heritage Diver Chrono, £2,200, 43mm, Longines thewatchgallery.com

Adrian Maronneau, Director of Buying & Merchandising at The Watch Gallery, selects his watch of the month:

“Longines’ 18-carat gold, Présence Heritage comes with an automatic movement and is set on a brown alligator strap. An uncluttered dial and vintage styling make this a watch for anyone with a fondness for the classic” Présence Heritage, £2,190, Longines Available in store at The Watch Gallery and thewatchgallery.com

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Marine Diver, from £6,200, 44mm, Ulysse Nardin selfridges.com

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Take Flight Fashion behemoth Valentino’s pre-fall collection had us all a-flutter when it was first unveiled and this reaction was enthusiastically shared by the rest of the industry. For the brand’s latest collection, designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli were inspired by the theme of eccentricity and this was showcased most visibly by means of a delicate butterfly motif; printed, embroidered and woven in brocade fabric, it appears on everything from a luxurious cashmere cape to a pair of pyjamas. In addition to colourful butterflies, other winged creatures which appear throughout the collection include owls and eagles, and these detailed shapes have been juxtaposed with sleek, streamlined silhouettes. Let your imagination take flight this fall. valentino.com

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In Her Shoes Bionda Castana’s pre-fall collection, encompassing 25 new styles, is now available and design duo Natalia Barbieri and Jennifer Portman have once again reworked their timeless designs into future classics. Signature styles have been given a fresh lease of life, including the classic Lana evening court which has been reimagined in fuchsia pink calf leather. The collection also incorporates strong geometric shapes and patterns including harlequin, navy and cream stripes, and leopard print, featured on Daphne Bis, the Gabriella stiletto and Renée respectively. biondacastana.com

HER STYLE By olivia sharpe

I Heart Tessie As part of its ongoing plan to launch more affordable accessories within its product stable, Mulberry has released the Tessie collection for A/W14.

Featuring classic, practical styles and the signature belt buckle finish and strap detailing, Tessie harkens back to the British leather goods company’s roots when it first launched in the 70s.

Prices range from £495 for the small satchel to £695 for the hobo style and each bag comes in a range of colours, including black, poppy red and midnight blue, as well as two types of leather: choose from small soft grain and croc stripe suede.

Go Bespoke Anya Hindmarch’s bespoke service, up until now exclusively available in the brand’s Bond Street store, is now on offer in one of London’s ultimate luxury gifting destinations. Taking centre stage within Harrods’ Anya Hindmarch concession, the bespoke section has its own dedicated area which sits alongside the Mainline collection.

Having collaborated with architect Ilse Crawford last year on a global retail concept, the concession marks another landmark partnership for Anya Hindmarch; this time the company has teamed up with renowned furniture designer Martino Gamper. The pieces created especially for the new Anya Hindmarch x Harrods concession have been designed to fuse the Mainline and Bespoke collections.

Anya Hindmarch Bespoke at Harrods; harrods.com

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Join the Club Anyone who has walked through Sloane Square recently will not have failed to notice that the iconic Gieves & Hawkes store is being transformed into Club Monaco’s latest UK standalone boutique. Opening in August, this marks the Canadian brand’s third store opening in less than a year, the first being its redesigned global flagship re-launch on Fifth Avenue last autumn, followed by its first UK store opening on Westbourne Grove in September.

The new boutique will offer an assortment of wardrobe staples in luxury materials such as Italian cashmere, silk and shearling. Inside, the building’s authentic Georgian elements will be complemented by vintage furniture and contrasted with contemporary items, including a cast-iron staircase, ceramics and modern artwork.

Club Monaco, 32-33 Sloane Square, SW1W clubmonaco.com Right / Fall campaign shot by David Sims

new store opening Michael Kors US clothing brand Michael Kors will be adding to its impressive list of UK stores with its tenth opening this August in Chelsea’s Duke of York Square. The spacious new boutique will no doubt feel right at home in its surroundings as it joins other notable brands including Cos, Joseph and Banana Republic in this retail hub. Arriving in store will be the new A/W14 accessories from the Michael Kors Collection and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels, along with watches, jewellery, footwear, eyewear and a selection of the brand’s fragrances. michaelkors.com

For all Mankind Two popular LA-based brands, 7 for all Mankind and the Hollywood Trading Company, have merged their shared passion for revisiting timeless denim-based fashion elements in a contemporary way with a new capsule collection for men and women. Fashion essentials which make up the range include jackets, jeans and accessories.

7 for all Mankind & HTC Capsule collection is available at Harrods uk.7forallmankind.com

A Change of Heart 23 year-old Suki Waterhouse has followed in the footsteps of fellow British Burberry model Cara Delevingne by trying her hand at fashion design. Last month, Waterhouse announced that she was in the process of designing a capsule collection for footwear brand Superga, of which she is already the face, which will be launched at the end of August.

The range of sneakers comprise three styles, all of which feature playful hearts imprinted on the side of the soles and combine both comfort and style. Make sure to tap them up. superga.co.uk

My Baguette Fendi’s iconic Baguette bag can now be given a virtual makeover using the new myBaguette App for iPads. Fans can put their own creative spin on the timeless accessory, choosing from a variety of elements with which to decorate, including paintbrushes, colours and filters for a true DIY experience. Users can also upload their own photo and manipulate the image with a range of filters. It’s time to get digital.

My Baguette App: download for free on iTunes store and Google Play; fendi.com

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Give clean lines and sleek silhouettes a whimsical, romantic feel this season by adding dramatic, decadent and delicate ruffles

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White ruffle dress, POA, Yuvna Kim, yuvnakim.com; White briefs, £125, La Perla, laperla.com; Pearl court shoes, £360, Gianmarco Lorenzi, gianmarcolorenzilondon.com; Grey tulle head piece with Swarovski rhinestones, £520, Alexandra Harper Millinery London, alexandraharpermillinery.com

Coral ruffle top, POA, Pavane, pavane-london.com

White ruffle wool top, £590, Viktor & Rolf, viktor-rolf.com; Black wide leg trousers, £600, Antonio Berardi, antonioberardi.com; Necklace, £200, Maiocci, maiocci.com; Corbula ring, £1,042 KOKKU, kokku.co.uk

White ruffle dress, £1,095, Chloé, net-a-porter.com; Necklace, £450, Dannijo, dannijo.com; Camel coat, £1,425, Max Mara, matchesfashion.com

High neck blouse, £250, M Missoni, m-missoni.com; Red crepe dress with lace, £620, Paul & Joe, netaporter.com; Ivory resin slice ring, £75, Kara by Kara Ross, kararossny.com

Green ruffle dress, £1,995, Burberry Prorsum, burberry.com; Necklace, £310, Maiocci, maiocci.com; Gold link bracelet, £749, Joubi, joubi.com; Ear cuff, POA, Annelise Michelson, annelisemichelson.com; Jewel bag, £690, Amishi, amishi.eu

Patterned shirt, ÂŁ185, Just Cavalli, harrods.com; Short frill skirt, ÂŁ223, Halston Heritage, harveynichols.com stylist: Anna Woodham @ Frank Agency MAKE-UP: Cassie Steward at LHA Represents using MAC Cosmetics HAIR: Julie Read at Carol Hayes using Bumble and bumble photographer's assistant: Sam Thirgood stylist's assistant: Sarah Mensah MODEL: Cornelia Tat @ Storm location: Strawberry Hill House (strawberryhillhouse.org.uk)

Oxford Style The collaboration between John Lobb and Aston Martin, which kick-started in 2012, illustrates the global supremacy of Brit style and now the duo prepare to take a step further (quite literally) with a second footwear range. With equally rich histories of quality craftsmanship, these brands inject a quintessential British essence into the new, elegantly proportioned Oxford collection.

Available in five colours, with deep grey fine calfskin as a lining option, the charmingly handsculpted waists and tapered heels supply supreme comfort, augmented by rounded sole bottoms. By combining tradition with modern luxury, the two superpowers recreate the thrill of a journey equally enjoyable as driving an Aston Martin (almost).

On The Hunt As the end of summer looms ever nearer, the time has come to get kitted out in cable knit jumpers, riding boots and tough tweed as hunting season returns. There’s no better way to prepare than with Holland & Holland’s A/W14 collection, which takes inspiration from the galloping brown hare and magnificent Scottish Highlands. A luxurious alligator leather rucksack features within the range, hand-crafted to perfection and lined with black suede.

The company has partnered with Land Rover for the second time to produce the Holland & Holland Range Rover, launching later this month.

Exclusive to Harrods harrods.com

Available to pre-order until September; johnlobb.com

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Ride On

Pearls of the Sea Drawing inspiration from the world of submarines, La Perla is unveiling its first line of loungewear and beachwear for men.

In command of creative direction, Tuscan designer Emiliano Rinaldi aims to blend the feminine La Perla essence with a masculine approach and does so by adopting a strong fusion between underwear and outerwear. The marine element is infused within both the materials used and the colour palette; core pieces such as night robes and kimonos come in shades of white, ultramarine blue and coral red, whilst the materials are woven from transparent fabrics and silk chiffon to create fluidity and the illusion of oceanic movement.

The S/S15 line will be available online and in stores from December.

A sunny afternoon in 1963 saw pioneering British designer Paul Smith journey on his path towards fashion after a significant collision left his vision of becoming a pro-racing cyclist shattered. Years on, he ignites his passion once more by collaborating with Mercian Cycles to create a line suitable for city cycling; thus MR PORTER presents its exclusive Paul Smith 531 range.

The 11 piece collection includes lightweight jackets, chronograph watches, and an all-black, remade Mercian racing bike which takes centre stage. Named in honour of Reynolds’ lightweight bike tubing, and popular amongst Tour de France champions, the range’s name is associated with the ratio of manganese (5), molybdenum (3) and carbon (1) in the steel alloy.

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Move over checks; pinstripes are a trend to watch for summer, from bold to fine, taking pole position as S/S15’s classic pattern

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Field and Stream Fused together or blocked out, greens and blues dominated the runway in an array of tones – from khaki and teal to navy and turquoise

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Heavy military overtones charged their way through at LC:M in both formal and casual tailoring, drawing inspiration from service uniforms and fabrics

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Trend Report With the London Collections: Men setting pace for what lies ahead, we take a sneak peek into the style trends that will make S/S15 a transformative season

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Blooming with floral and vegetal foliage, botanical shirts were perfectly complemented by suave safari styles of khaki and beige trousers and Panama hats.

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The Imperial collection by fabric emporium Ian Mankin, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, is a true testament to the golden age of the British textile industry.

This is the brand’s second wall coverings collection and it will be previewed at this year’s International Decorex in September. Ian Mankin was purchased by the family-owned company John Spencer Textiles after the retirement of the eponymous founder in 2007 but the collections continue to feature his distinctive designs. Imperial comprises four signature stripe motifs which evoke delicacy and precision, as well as a floral and a geometric pattern. The Imperial collection will be available to order online or at Ian Mankin’s newly extended London showroom from September. ianmankin.co.uk

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To Infinity and Beyond Sub-Zero & Wolf, the top-of-the-range refrigeration and cooking appliances company used by renowned chefs such as Jamie Oliver and Michael Roux Junior, presents its new range this month. The sleek collection integrates style with high-tech innovation and includes Sub-Zero’s new line of column refrigeration, which has been produced to extend the life of fresh foods, and Wolf’s latest gas cooktops featuring the most powerful cooktop burner yet.

Sub-Zero & Wolf has advanced its products technologically by using a system originally developed for the NASA space programme, setting itself apart from other kitchen appliance brands by preserving and improving the quality of produce, offering durability, unparalleled performance and style.

Available exclusively in Harrods from August; harrods.com

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Sweet Dreams When we arrived at Hästens’ showroom launch on the Fulham Road last month, we couldn’t help but be envious of the tousle-haired couple who were cosied up in one of the luxurious show beds, looking like they’d prefer never to leave it. Quality has always been at the heart of Hästens’ ethos and this is even more imperative as it brings its iconic beds to Chelsea and its discerning residents.

Having produced world-class beds for more than 160 years, each created by the most skilled of artisans, the company has been the preferred supplier for the Swedish royal court since 1952. Also available in store are luxurious accessories, ranging from travel pillows to towel collections, not to mention the Hästens Hammock; all feature the company’s smart signature blue check fabric. Say goodbye to nightmares and hello to sweet dreams.

Whether it’s scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream or cucumber sandwiches washed down with pink lemonade, the ultimate British pastime of afternoon tea in the great outdoors can now be enjoyed in far more comfort thanks to Katharine Pooley’s Imperial Hamper (£6,000). This has been created in celebration of the local interior designer’s 10th anniversary and is exclusive to Fortnum & Mason. Executed to the highest quality of British craftsmanship, the hamper contains a fine quality Jacques China collection, which can cater for four people and is finished with a bold, geometric design.

Encased in Italian leather in either a sophisticated black or rich tan, the Imperial Hamper is the epitome of British etiquette. fortnumandmason.com

Hästens, 115 Fulham Road, Chelsea, SW3; hastens.com

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Bless Yoo Residential and hotel design company YOO Home has set up camp in Harrods. The contemporary curation incorporates original furniture designed by Yoo Studio as well as exclusively designed pieces from visionary design houses, including Cassina, Cappellini, Moooi and Flos, not to mention its selection of Best of British designers, including Bethan Gray, Jon Male and Russell Pinch.

The collection at Harrods encompasses four ranges – Classic, Culture, Minimal and Nature – with 160 pieces in total, aiming to cover all home furnishing requirements.

YOO Home available in Harrods harrods.com

Shore Things Runaway Coast brings glorious beach living to the heart of London this summer with the opening of its new boutique in Chelsea.

Established in Suffolk, founder Claudia Roberts takes inspiration for her homeware collection directly from the company’s hometown and incorporates nautical elements within the fabrics, cushions and bedding; the majority of her products are also made in the UK. The newest collection is themed around the medieval fishing village of Orford and encompasses geometric patterns and a colour palette of silvers and blues, suiting both beach and city life. From white picket fences to cornflower blue buntings, Runaway Coast evokes the essence of a British summer by the sea.

23 Cale Street, Chelsea, SW3; runawaycoast.com

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A creative selection of bespoke homeware pieces will form the central part of Harrods’ Made With Love exhibition this August.

The unifying factor? Every item has been hand-crafted for the occasion by a top British brand. Among these fine pieces is the solid sycamore diamond jewellery box created by bespoke British company David Linley, founded in 1985.

This jewellery box, with its grey-stained marquetry veneer and lush blue velvet interior, demonstrates skilled and precise handiwork. From stationery and silversmithing to weaving and woodwork, the department store will showcase these pieces in what will be a true celebration of British design and craftsmanship.

Long-established Kaizen Furniture of London offers a full bespoke furniture design and manufacturing service with a reputation that now sees the company working with the world’s finest interior designers, architects and developers. Having previously commissioned projects within the Royal Borough, the service combines beautiful materials such as natural woods, precious metals and fabrics with sumptuous paint finishes to create bespoke interiors of any period or style. Despite the name Kaizen deriving from Japanese, meaning ‘continuous improvement’, the furniture remains quintessentially British, evoking a fusion of styles from traditional, contemporary to ultra-modern, while also integrating influences from mainland Europe, Asia and Russia.

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Sharon Elalouf and Amanda Ibgui, founders of Chelsea-based Ash Design, enlighten Hannah Lemon as to how they convey the elegant style of the romantic French capital through the tour de force of interiors

Parisian life has so many romantic aspects to it; cobbled streets, carafes of wine, the Eiffel Tower, love-locked padlocks on the Pont des Arts and stunning architecture. Sharon Elalouf and Amanda Ibgui try to accumulate all the elements of this amorous and elegant lifestyle through their interior design work with Ash Design.

Speaking to Sharon, it is obvious she prides herself on their ability to do this not only through statement furniture and pretty wallpaper but also through the minutiae of tableware, vases, and accessories, in order to echo the feeling of the “romantic city of light”.

The two artisans have been based in Chelsea for more than 12 years, although projects come up in Paris, Miami and London. Both were trained in the French city; Sharon studied fashion styling and business and Amanda is a communications graduate from EFAP L’École des Métiers de la Communication. Ash Design was initially born from the demands and admiration of their friends in Paris and has been growing ever since.

The combination of Sharon’s creativity in concept and design and Amanda’s head for business ensures

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that not only are the designs attractive but they are also delivered on time and on budget. Their team has extensive experience in the sector and knows how to strike the balance between light, texture and comfort, ensuring that no matter what influences the design, the space will always remain a relaxing home environment. “We want the client to feel like they’re in their house, not our house,” says Sharon.

Depending on each spec, they go to town on French style by ordering bespoke pieces from a bulging contact book of designers from across the Channel.

Chests of drawers, bathroom fittings and wardrobes can be uniquely handcrafted from woodwork specialists to deliver a trademark style that is, as Sharon outlines, “elegant, clean and charming”. They choose the very best fabrics, rugs and wallpapers from the Chelsea Design Centre, just a short walk from their studio.

The duo has also developed a children’s section after their experiences bringing up their own children.

The core aim is to reflect the personality of each child and to make their room a cocoon of learning, creativity and socialising. Ash Design blends practicality within design so that it functions as a safe haven in harmony with the interior of the rest of the house.

Sharon and Amanda’s latest project, a two-floor 4,800 sq. ft. family home in Notting Hill Gate, was inspired by the client’s artwork collection. He had a defined idea of the mood of the design and approached Ash Design to take the reins and realise his vision.

The brief was to create an open plan, galleried interior to showcase his collection, while retaining a soulful, inviting feel. Artwork includes photos of the Nevada desert and Kate Moss, a strikingly colourful canvas of the Tour d’Eiffel and a 70s metal sculpture by Curtis Jeré. This eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary is complemented by subdued tonal combinations of grey, cream, pale blue, silver, beige, taupe and brown with occasional accents of light green and orange.

Architecturally-led and custom-made furniture was specially developed to maximise space and functionality, such as a unique egg-shaped coffee table from Disnut and Disnut, and Sharon and Amanda ensure that these feature pieces still work well with the rest of the interior.

The end product exudes luxury, with the helping touch of finishes in marble, wood, lacquer, velvet, linen, bouclé and metal, which, ultimately, make the house a warm, welcoming and comfortable home.

Sharon and Amanda have more projects like this lined up well into next year, both in London and Tel Aviv, all of which they say will benefit from their “French touch” or, in fact, a certain je ne sais quoi.

132-134 Lots Road, SW10 ORJ; ash-designlondon.com

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Chorus Line Skincare brand Dr. Hauschka’s new make-up line practically sings out with its harmonious range of vibrant summer shades. The essence of the range is a colour palette composed of blush colours including Confident Berry, Ecstatic Pink and Magic Sandstone, which blend together to give a sun-kissed hue to your complexion. There are also eyeshadow duos which come in Daring Green and Passionate Violet or Ecstatic Pink and Melancholic Blue, which have been designed to complement the new Kajal eyeliner in taupe. The finishing notes come in the form of lip gloss in golden apricot and lipstick is golden apricot shimmer.

S/S14 Chorus collection, £14.50-£29; dr.hauschka.com

Call It a Night We’ve been told time and time again that our skin does its best work at night, renewing cells as well as being more receptive to active ingredients. With that in mind, Givenchy has added to its coveted Smile ‘n’ Repair range a new in-depth and restorative wrinkle correction night cream. The MotionCorrect complex, which is the innovative technology behind this latest product, works by increasing the production of heat shock protein 27 which repairs fibroblasts and keratinocytes in the dermis. Put in layman’s terms, it boosts skin’s resistance and helps to regenerates it as you sleep. Wake up to tighter, younger-looking skin.

Smile ‘n’ Repair Wrinkle Expert In-Depth Restorative Wrinkle Correction Night Cream £71.50, Givenchy; 01932 233 824

Summer Sirens The post-holiday glow no longer has to be fleeting, thanks to Charlotte Tilbury’s new Beach Sticks, part of the Ibizan Summer Sirens collection. The make-up artist wanted to create a range which captured the radiant look of summer all year round and she has done this with a capsule make-up wardrobe of cream-balms for lips and cheeks, containing a fusion of ceramidone, pigments and light-diffusing spheres to give skin a healthy, youthful glow with a dewy finish.

The five shades were inspired by the eclectic and hedonistic colours of Ibiza: Las Salinas (pink), Es Vedra (coral), Formentera (berry), Moon Beach (rose gold) and Ibiza (bronze).

Forming part of Tilbury’s signature Treat & Transform make-up range, the new products are enriched with skincare benefits.

Beach Sticks, £30; charlottetilbury.com

Nail It Last month, the beauty industry was given the news that Nails Inc. would be replacing its current face Poppy Delevingne with fellow Brit Alexa Chung, in celebration of the brand’s 15th anniversary. Nails Inc. also announced the launch of the first nail line created in collaboration with Chung, which will be available this August. The new range of six fabric-inspired nail polishes marks a new era of fashion-forward nail effects, including Alexa Leather, inspired by the fashion icon’s love of black polish which enjoyed a huge boost in popularity when she wore it to the British Fashion Awards in 2012, along with Alexa Silk in black, Alexa Lace in red, Alexa Cashmere in pink and Alexa Sequins in black and gold.

Nails Inc Alexa Chung Fabric collection £15 each, available from August nailsinc.com

An Eye for an Eye As part of its week-long EYEconic pop-up which took place at the end of June, NARS launched a new collection of Dual-Intensity eyeshadows, available in 12 shades and named after powerful female figures in Greek mythology, including Dione (champagne beige), Desdemona (shimmering burgundy), Lysithea (shark grey) and Andromeda (alabaster). The eyeshadows can either be applied dry for an airbrushed finish or with a damp brush for a high-impact effect. Those of you who missed the pop-up will be able to purchase the products from August, when they will be sold nationwide.

Available from 1 August; uk.spacenk.com

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of the Month Great Lengths Ever wonder how stars seemingly grow inches of hair overnight? For some, it simply takes a visit to one man.

Sébastien Nabeth, whose personal client list includes the Delevingne sisters and Elle Macpherson, has been a pioneer in hair extensions for several years but his long-awaited salon only recently opened in the heart of Kensington, offering extensions, cuts and styling, colour and highlights and even breakfast blow-dries. Set in what was previously an art gallery, the salon benefits from being bright and stylish, decorated with classic black-and-white images of the iconic Grace Kelly and Brigitte Bardot. Sébastien welcomed me at the door and we promptly fell into a chat as I explained that I just wanted a simple cut and colour. What most impressed me about Sébastien was his talent. With 20 years of experience, the man is an artist with hair so I decided to give him free reign and after two pleasant hours in his chair, I was thrilled with my auburn layered locks. Don’t tell my regular stylist but I’ll be back! Nicole Blair Seb in the City, 15 Thackeray Street, W8 5ET sebinthecity.com

Rose Glow YSL pays tribute to its eponymous founder’s second favourite colour (his first being, of course, black) with the launch of its Rose Gold collection.

The beauty brand has reimagined its best-selling, award-winning products, including Touché Éclat, YSL highlighter and YSL primer, in luminous pink shades, which creative director Lloyd Simmonds believes is a colour that brings “cheer and radiance to every complexion”. Our particular favourite is the Touché Éclat in rose gold, which is identical to the original except that the liquid has been infused with sparkling metallic rose to give radiance to the cheekbones, the inner temples and the brow bone.

YSL Rose Glow collection, £25-£38 Exclusive to Boots

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HEALTH BEAUTY The Body Oracle Report According to celebrity fitness trainer and the man behind Bodyism, James Duigan, the key to creating a lean and healthy body in just 14 days is achieved not just by exercising but by creating a nutrition rich diet. Essentially, it is the idea that what you put into your body directly correlates with what you’ll get out of it.

Therefore, the trainer encourages his clients to partake in a Body Oracle Evaluation before they begin their training in order for him to create a customised nutrition plan to go alongside a bespoke exercise programme. Visiting the Bodyism gym located at the Bulgari Hotel, my evaluation began with a survey which measured what I ate and drank daily. My body fat was then calculated and from this, my trainer was able to create a two week Clean & Lean food plan which aimed to reduce my carbohydrate and sugar intake and increase my proten intake. The second stage of the evaluation is a Functional Movement Screen. This indicated that I needed to strengthen my glutes and lower back so my trainer came up with a list of appropriate exercises. Get ready for a healthier you.

Bodyism at the Bulgari Hotel, 171 Knightsbridge 020 7151 1055; bulgarihotels.com

Beauty on Board Looking glamorous 24/7 on a boat is no easy task; with strong winds, spraying water and high intensity sun, there are dozens of weather conditions to consider when it comes to maintaining your beauty regime. So Josh Wood Atelier has taken inspiration from one Kim Kardashian (who reportedly had an army of beauticians on her honeymoon to ensure she always looked photo-fabulous) by partnering with leading yacht sale and charter company, Edmiston, to offers clients a range of luxury hair and beauty services while on board.

The Atelier team will fly direct from salon to yacht anywhere in the world for a range of packages, including hairdressing options (such as colour, cut and keratin treatments) and facials, massages, tanning, waxing and make-up from specialist beauticians. There is also a Katherine Daniels Dress Size, Down Size body treatment for those of you who wish to maintain your pre-holiday toned figure. Get on board now. edmiston.com; joshwoodcolour.com

The Future’s Perfect The award-winning brand behind the miracle Eight Hour Cream, Elizabeth Arden has announced the launch of a new skincare collection; Flawless Future Powered by Ceramide. The range has been designed to combat the first signs of ageing brought on by stress, which can accelerate the ageing process by up to ten years, causing redness, dullness and fine lines. Products include the Caplet Serum, Moisture Cream SPF 30 and Eye Gel. Flawless Future Powered by Ceramide, £25-£48 Exclusive to Debenhams until 10 August; available nationwide from 15 August, debenhams.com

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Stop the Clock It is often difficult to find time in a busy week for a manicure and as a consequence my nail health is often subjugated by buying groceries and exercising. However, I couldn’t turn down a visit to MYZ Beauty Boutique, which is quietly nestled just off Westbourne Park Road. The owner Maryam, who used to be a fashion buyer, started up the business only a few months ago and this seems to have already paid off with celebrities such as Sienna Miller and Lindsay Lohan popping in to try out this one-stop beauty shop, offering massages, waxing, facials and manicures across two neat floors. I opted for ‘Maryam’s favourite’, a luxurious 40-minute manicure, in which my hands were wrapped with a warm moisturising paraffin wax. I didn’t even have the chance to worry about my errands for the afternoon, as I cooed Readers can enjoy a over my expertly complimentary painted glossy pink express manicure with nails and my now their first booking. beautifully soft skin.

Quote K&C magazine A small piece of Valid until the end of August advice: forget about your to-do list, and enjoy yourself.

Hannah Lemon MYZ Beauty Boutique, 20 Powis Terrace Notting Hill, W11 1JH; myznailsboutique.com

Purity by Design The WaterRower has been designed with an attention to detail unrivalled by other fitness equipment. Long revered for its styling, it has been applauded and awarded by the design industry for its design purity.

Engineered for Life Good looks and a compact frame the WaterRower stores conveniently on end simply and easily when not in use.

19 Acton Park Estate, The Vale, London, England W3 7QE +44 (0)20 8749 9090 www.waterrower.co.uk

Kids KINGDOM BY nicole blair

Rock of Ages Little ones with a rock ‘n’ roll soul are going to love the new grunge-inspired Seattle collection by Mini Preen. Dress your kids up like rock legends with lumberjack checked coats and flouncy babydoll dresses from the A/W14 collection, designed by Preen founders Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi. The nostalgic collection experiments with tomato reds, indigo blues, pink florals and a spattering of metallics and, including favourite Preen classics in sizes for kids, allows parents to relive their punky, grungy teen years through their children. Launched last year, the debut range

by Mini Preen was an instant hit and we have no doubt this will continue to be the case for its latest line. Rock on. preen.eu

Going Dutch Bring an urban look to your children’s bedroom with architectural cupboards and sofa beds by Dutch company Kast van een Huis. The Amsterdam cupboards, which draw upon the city’s classic canal houses, can be used as wardrobes, for library storage or as large toy boxes. You can also arrange the different gable design cupboards together to create your own colourful (and handy) indoor street. If Amsterdam doesn’t strike your fancy, New York inspired cupboards are also now on offer. How very cosmopolitan. thisisdutch.nl

Light as a Feather This August sees Hetty Feather, the popular book written by the universally loved, best-selling children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson, brought to the stage in an enchanting adaptation at the Vaudeville Theatre in the heart of the West End. It tells the story of a young girl and her quest to find a family of her own after being abandoned by her mother at birth. Make sure to book tickets fast as the short-lived production is only showing for a five week season following its smash-hit international tour.

6 August – 6 September The Vaudeville Theatre, 404 Strand, WC2R nimaxtheatres.com

Beyond the Pale It has been reported that celebrities and royals alike are decking their little girls out in couture label Pale Cloud. The fashion forward brand, founded by Norwegian designer Marion Reynolds, specialises in apparel for girls between the ages of four and 14 and uses the finest fabrics and yarns to create feminine, sophisticated pieces. The new collection features Pale Cloud’s signature muted tones and classic silhouettes, with splashes of bright yellow and a whimsical origami print. With the brand’s clear commitment to detail and quality, it’s no wonder that style-conscious mums such as Katie Holmes and Sarah Jessica Parker have chosen to dress their daughters in its designs. pale-cloud.com

Mini-Engineers Have you ever found yourself stepping on that most painful of kids’ toys, LEGO? If this is the case, then you may want to take your creatively inclined kids over to South Kensington for Mini-Engineers. Calling itself a children’s Innovation and Inspiration Lab, or iLab for short, Mini-Engineers offers weekly LEGO classes, holiday camps, workshops and birthday parties for children of primary school age. The company uses the toys as tools, allowing kids to explore the principles of science, technology, engineering, maths and architecture.

Visit the website for a list of upcoming workshops and events. mini-engineers.com

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In Your Dreams Let your child’s bed carry them into dreamland with Noa & Nani.

The new online boutique offers imaginative cabin style beds perfect for play, study and, most importantly, a peaceful night’s sleep. Whether they prefer a swashbuckling adventure in the Pirate Pete Tent or to sleep like royalty in the Princess Fairytale Cabin, Noa & Nani is sure to have a bed to capture their wildest dreams. Once chosen, beds can be fitted with coordinating add-ons, including slides, towers and tunnels. Parents, you may never have trouble getting your kids to bed again.

Luxury nursery boutique shop Blue Almonds has recently moved across Walton Street and into a shiny new home.

A local favourite for children’s interiors and ready-to-wear fashion, the newly launched boutique is alluring to both kids and adults alike. Not only has the store expanded in size but its customer base will grow as well, thanks to a wider selection of baby and children’s furniture and a stronger focus on older children, with ready-to-wear sizes up to the age of eight. The store has also added central in-store areas for play, reading and colouring so your children can be kept safely occupied as you browse.

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Josephine O’Donoghue looks at the new rules for Formula One and exactly what’s changing, from the look of the cars and sound of the engines to the environmental impact and tighter fuel limits

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It’s all change in the F1 world, with the biggest rule changes in the sport’s history coming into play this year. From fuel limits and technology developments, to qualifying regulations and race length, alterations have been made across all areas of racing. “There has been a lot of discussion and controversy about [these] changes,” Lewis Hamilton told the BBC, “but don’t believe anyone who tells you it’s no longer a challenge for the drivers.

In many ways, it is tougher than before. The cars are immensely complicated so there is a lot more work needed to understand how best to use them. And there are new challenges in driving them as well.”

NEW RACING RULES Perhaps the most controversial change to F1 rules this year is the double points award at the final race, put in place in order to prevent championship winners being obvious too early in the season and to maximise the excitement around and focus on the Abu Dhabi final.

The proposal, brainchild of F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, was announced in December 2013 and is widely considered to be a reaction (or overreaction to some) to the recent winning streak of Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel. Interestingly, Ecclestone appears very aware that the rule may be ill-received due to “unfairness” on whoever starts the final in the lead but maintains it is still in the best interests of the sport. “I wouldn’t have suggested it if I thought it wasn’t the right thing to do,” he told Sky Sports F1. “But I was concerned that the championship would still maybe be open with

two or three races to go and then somebody could catch up. [It is] probably not fair that somebody’s done all that work early on and got so many points, and someone else could just pop in and do a couple of races.”

Additional points will also be awarded to the driver who claims the fastest lap in practice for each race, in a total that will go towards a new pole-position championship trophy. And speaking of points, a new range of penalty points has been drawn up for “racing offences” – a new five-second penalty for minor offences and further points on a sliding scale depending on the incident. Drivers will have to bear in mind that a total of 12 penalty points will result in a one-race suspension.

Drivers will now be required to choose their race number, between 2 and 99, for the duration of their career in F1. Number 1 is to be reserved for the current world champion and priority will be given to the driver who finished highest in the previous year’s championship if more than one driver chooses the same number.

ENGINES & ERS The real performance differentiator this year is not in the form of new rules but new engine regulations. “The engine specification is the biggest rule change that we have seen in the sport for some time,” explains Richard Billyeald, principal engineer at Xtrac – worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of transmission systems in top-level motorsport. “Nominally, the engines have gone from being naturally-aspirated (non-turbo) 2.4-litre V8s, to 1.6-litre V6 turbo-charged units.”

The cars used in the 2013 season featured a hybrid

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just over six seconds per lap. For 2014, the ERS unit is fully integrated with the engine and plays a much bigger role in the overall car performance.

“To make a comparison between the 2013 and 2014 engine specifications, the new engines coupled with the ERS systems produce similar power to the old V8s, but with much more torque and using as much as a third less fuel, whilst achieving pretty much the same lap time: a very impressive improvement.”

There has also been a major change in terms of gearbox regulations: the number of gears allowed has increased from seven to eight but a gearbox has to last six races (3,300km) compared to last year’s five (2,750km). In a further twist, F1 drivers will also need to finish each race on just 100kg (around 130 litres) of fuel compared with the 150-160kg per race used in 2013 with no official limit.

FROM THE STANDS system known as KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System), which recovered braking energy to provide additional power.

This year, engineers have built new engines based on ERS (Energy Recovery System), which will also utilise heat energy from the exhaust. “The engine can no longer be considered in isolation as it is now part of a ‘power unit’ in conjunction with the ERS,” says Billyeald. “In previous seasons the KERS has essentially been a separate unit that ‘harvests’ kinetic energy. This stored energy is then released back to the wheels on command by the driver, with the power ‘boost’ being regulated to 60kW, around 80 horsepower, for up to

“This year, although the cars look similar to previous seasons, the difference in the way they drive on the track will be obvious to spectators,” explains Billyeald. “With much more torque than before, the cars move around a lot more, especially on the exits of corners, which makes them look more spectacular to watch.”

There have certainly been some exhilarating surprises in the season so far, as the new rules make race winners far less predictable. During the Bahrain Grand Prix, fans endured an edge-of-your-seat battle

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throughout the race, ending with an incredible win

by British driver Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes and a fantastic surprise in the form of the Force India team finishing third, ahead of Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren.

As mentioned, Hamilton is keen to stress that driving the new F1 car is no easy task: “It still drives like an F1 car,” he wrote in his BBC column, “but you have to really hone your technique, especially when it comes to using fuel as efficiently as possible. There are all sorts of ways to affect that: how late or early you change gears, which gear you take a corner in and, in particular, when you’re braking and using a technique called ‘lift & coast’ […] You’re trying to be as fast as you can and you’re still going through the corner on the limit, but you have to approach it slightly differently otherwise you won’t make the end of the race.”

For fans, one of the most obvious differences is the change in that F1 ‘scream’. Rather than the recognisable and penetrating V8 scream, the new V6 turbo hybrids have a multi-dimensional tone with a deeper resonance. The issue of noise has so far divided fans, with Ecclestone leading a protest on the loss of F1 racing’s most distinctive features while forward-thinking enthusiasts are embracing the evolution of motorsport technology. “With much of the exhaust energy being recovered, the engines sound quieter than before,” says Billyeald, “which is more in keeping with the environmental image that F1 is able to promote.”

Hamilton noted that “some people will say they just want the loudest cars they can have but we also have to think of the wider world... F1 is now at the forefront of developing great engines with lots of power but excellent fuel consumption. What we have been able to achieve with these engines is incredible – we get the same power, if not more, out of a V6 than a V8 and use 30 per cent less fuel.

That’s fantastic. And the new era of road cars will benefit.”

number of major motor manufacturers involved in the sport. These new hybrid units are far more relevant to the development of road car powertrain systems and have rejuvenated manufacturer interest in the sport [Honda is due to return to F1 in 2015] and offer a very rapid forum for major manufacturers to develop their own road car applicable technologies.”

Although the early races in Australia and Malaysia cast doubt on the new rules with what seemed quite conservative racing, Bahrain demonstrated the old-school exhilaration of a Grand Prix under the revised rules. “The quality of the racing naturally varies from event to event, as it does with all sports, but there has certainly been some good racing so far this season,” Billyeald acknowledges.

“The danger is when you have a single team dominating the sport, as Mercedes has done so far this year; however, the racing has still been good and the other big teams are already catching up, which will lead to an exciting finale.”

“You’re always going to have some races that are incredibly exciting and some that are a little bit processional,” Force India’s Bob Fernley said after the Bahrain Grand Prix. “That’s the nature of what we do.

But when you get a race like this, it justifies everything.

You’ve not had a race like this for a long time. And that’s a testament to the new rules.”

REMAINING RACES 18-20 July

German Grand Prix

25-27 July

Hungarian Grand Prix

22-24 August

Belgian Grand Prix

5-7 September

Italian Grand Prix

19-21 September

Singapore Grand Prix

3-5 October

Japanese Grand Prix

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10-12 October

Russian Grand Prix

31 October - 2 November

United States Grand Prix

“I think the rule changes are resoundingly positive,” says Billyeald. “The previous generation of engine technology of high-revving V8 engines had minimal ‘trickle-down’ to road car technologies, made evident by the reduced

7-9 November

Brazilian Grand Prix

21-23 November

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The Algarve Attitude If you’re after relaxation, Vilalara Thalassa is for you.

Pack lots of bikinis – the resort has six pools – and begin your day with a mega-buffet breakfast on the shady cliff-top terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, followed by swimming, spa treatments and strolls through fragrant, manicured gardens. No need to venture out unless you need a retail therapy fix; the Algarve Shopping Mall is just ten minutes away.

Nearby Vila Joya, once a private residence, has been transformed into an intimate retreat with luxurious, sea-facing suites. Spend days lounging by the pool, playing golf and exploring the Joy Jung Holistic Spa. At night, for a sophisticated gastronomic experience, you must try Portugal’s only two-star Michelin restaurant at Vila Joya. Super-chefs Dieter Koschina and Matteo Ferrantino’s light and lovely 10-course tasting menu comes with wine pairings showcasing Portuguese vintages. Perfect for a romantic break. MK

Kaleidoscopic light gleams through stained glass windows, and Strawberry Hill House’s arched hallways and gilded ceilings radiate grandeur.

Defying the cultural norms of the time, patron Horace Walpole shied away from popular Classical architecture and was instead allured by the mysticism of great Gothic cathedrals when creating his own, albeit smaller, version.

Strawberry Hill House underwent an £8.9 million restoration programme in 2010 with much of the castle being restored to its original 18th century design before it opened its doors once again. From twilight tours to children’s workshops, the spectacularly decadent house attracts many visitors with its on-going events as well as viewings of restored interiors and an exceptional collection of Renaissance stained glass.

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The Imperial Quarter Embedded in the picturesque Northern foothills of the Black Forest in southwest Germany, Baden Baden, the famed European spa district, is welcoming its latest addition, located in Villa Stéphanie of the Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa. Offering a selection of treatments focusing on beauty, detoxing and emotional and medical care, the Villa houses a 500-square-metre sauna along with kneipping baths and plunge pool. Erected in 1890 as a royal residency, the villa pays homage to Stéphanie de Beauharnais, Grand Duchess of Baden and adoptive daughter of Napoleon I. This charmingly historic site, alongside the lavish Brenners Park-Hotel which withstands a 140 years of hotel luxury, exudes a graceful, contemporary style fit for a queen.

From £300 per night (bed & breakfast) brenners.com

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A Little Drop of Heaven With Bordeaux laid out in all its splendour below, Le Saint-James is a transformed 18th century farmhouse nestled in the rustic, balmy village of Bouliac – a place as famed for its popularity as a post-war country retreat as its enduringly exquisite food and wine. With 18 stunning guest rooms (including two suites boasting an outdoor hot tub with panoramic views and gleaming vintage Harley Davidson respectively) and gourmet cuisine prepared by Michelin-starred chef Nicolas Magie, this little oasis is a perfect combination of Gallic charm and contemporary chic, also offering cooking classes, wine tasting, and even pinasse boat trips to picnics on the Arguin sandbar to help guests indulge, immerse and truly unwind. saintjames-bouliac.com

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BEST FOR DETOX: Hotel Tannenhof, Austria It may sound like an oxymoron but bon vivants will be pleasantly surprised by the new detox package on offer at Hotel Tannenhof, an exquisite sevensuite property in the Austrian mountain village, St Anton. The uber-luxe hotel’s detox experience puts a new spin on the concept of ‘going without’. The treatments are wonderfully indulgent – detox here does not equal deprivation – and the package includes pampering seaweed and mineral mud body wraps, massages, facials and reflexology treatments over five days.

Personalisation is key so guests are given an initial in-depth consultation and your therapist adapts each treatment to your likes or dislikes and diarises according to what works best for you.

Fitness is also tackled – in style, of course – with private yoga sessions, mountain hikes led by your own personal guide and ski passes for the length of your stay.

So far, so good, but mention the words ‘detox spa menu’ to a hedonist and they are likely to run for the hills.

Except, joyfully, here it’s a highlight. The hotel’s gourmet chefs cook up a delectable yet healthy range of feast-like dishes, such as rich watercress soup with hazelnut and truffle, and turbot served with spinach, artichoke and olive. Juices and warm drinks are available on tap as are homemade canapés and a ‘detox deli’. Fancy something different? It’s not a problem – just ask the obliging staff for whatever you desire. It’s that kind of place.

The owners wanted to emulate an upscale home-from-home experience, hence the conversion of the original 23-room hotel into a much more intimate offering. You’ll discover a welcoming team of 20 staff, catering to a maximum 16 guests and providing a service that is discreet and exceptional. The same goes for your surroundings; expansive suites boast their own dressing rooms, huge bathrooms and terraces with panoramic mountain views. Each one has deep carpets, Austrian linens, wood-burners and pressed stone baths (so that the bath water stays hotter for longer). Other well-thought out details include digital music channels in the bathrooms, all-inclusive mini-bars housing local delicacies and a rolling art exhibition throughout the hotel. If this is going without, we’ll have more of it.

The five-night Detox Package costs €3,750 per couple, all-inclusive with the exception of flights. BA flies to Zurich from London City Airport (ba.com / hoteltannenhof.net)

BEST FOR WEIGHT LOSS: Simply Healing, West Sussex, UK Feeling wiped out and discovered that you’ve been putting on the pounds of late? Head to Simply Healing, the UK’s best-kept beauty secret, for its intensive five-day Weight & Inch Loss Juice Detox. Housed in a picturesque 19th century manor house, overlooking the South Downs, the countryside retreat is renowned for delivering serious results in a comfortably nurturing environment.

Run by detox expert and healer Vivien Kay, a choice of programmes is on offer – weight-loss, general well-being and fertility – but all have the same focus; eliminating toxins from the body. An intensive consultation kick-starts your journey, which is based around a diet of freshly-made fruit and vegetable juices, broths and colonic hydrotherapy. If that sounds daunting, don’t fret; you’re kept nicely busy with the team of experts on hand and a wide itinerary of treatments.

Detoxing body wraps help with inch loss, while body scrubs firm and contour, deluxe foot treatments draw toxins out of the body and meditation classes focus the mind. Guided woodland walks, to get a blast of fresh air, anti-ageing facials and nutritional guidance are also included. At the end of the day, early nights beckon in the comfort of your stylish and cosy room.

While your personal aims are a focus, it’s not just its well-rounded holistic approach that Vivien and the

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team put emphasis on. Yes, you’ll feel lighter and re-energised but you’ll also be equipped with the know-how to continue a healthier way to live when back at home. It will leave you glowing in more ways than one.

The Simply Healing Five-Day Inch and Weight-loss Juice Detox Plan starts from £1,600, including a wide variety of treatments and consultation (simplyhealingcentre.com)

BEST FOR HOLISTIC WELLBEING: Fusion Maia, Vietnam Thanks to its pristine landscape, rich cultural heritage and a recent crop of design hotels, Vietnam continues to reign supreme on the travel connoisseurs’ radar. A new jewel in its crown is the innovative beachfront Fusion Maia retreat, based in Da Nang, central Vietnam. A first of its kind for Asia, its irresistible USP is that all spa treatments and wellness activities are included as part of your room rate – meaning you can be pampered as much as you want during your stay without worrying about costs mounting up. If that isn’t relaxing enough, you’ll feel the stress of everyday concerns melting away just by wandering

around the resort’s idyllic tropical grounds, which have a cascading waterfall at its heart and villas with their own courtyard garden and pool as standard.

With a huge selection of treatments and activities on offer, not to mention 50 therapists waiting to ease your cares away, it can be mind-boggling knowing where to start. So to make sense of it all, a genius colourcoded system – based on aromatherapy blends – is in place. This also extends to the resort’s Natural Living programme, a range of lifestyle classes and activities; think tai chi, yoga, meditation, cultural workshops, beach walks and guided excursions. You can match your treatments with your activities and even with what you eat, from the nutritious – and utterly delicious – spa cuisine on offer.

Unlike many other spa retreats that offer a ‘onesize-fits-all’ approach, Fusion Maia specialises in its personal touch. From its wonderful holistic treatments (highlights are the Mindful Energy therapies and the chakra-balancing massages) to its glittering Asianfusion restaurant with show kitchen, the place has been designed to nourish the body and nurture the spirit. It’s a real gem.

A seven-night stay at Fusion Maia with Healing Holidays (healingholidays.co.uk) is from £1,635 per person based on two sharing. Price includes return flights, private airport transfers, seven nights’ accommodation in a pool villa, daily breakfast, unlimited spa treatments and access to daily activities (fusionmaiadanang.com) From top/ Six Senses Spa and Relaxation area at Alpina Gstaad; Fusion Maia Da Nang

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When the much-anticipated Alpina Gstaad opened its doors for the first time earlier this year, the chi-chi holidaymakers who usually frequent the glitzy ski resort were agog. The first hotel to open here in 100 years, it was 15 years in the planning and cost an eye-watering £200 million to build. Suffice to say that the 56-room resort in Oberbort, the most exclusive part of Gstaad, is seriously luxurious. Singing (with perfect pitch) rather than shouting its wealth, much thought has been put into memorable details. Gentle nods to an Alpine sensibility (think beautiful hand-painted Swiss dressers, specially sourced by antique specialists) are juxtaposed against modern-day indulgences (state-of-the-art lighting and contemporary open fires).

Best of all, though, is the spectacular Six Senses spa. The vast space is packed with the most advanced facilities, which include an authentic hammam, floatation room, colour therapy room, sensory pods and heated water-beds. The two pools – inside is a 25 metre lap-pool and outside is a heated version surrounded by manicured gardens and mountain vistas – are the highlights. While you can revive tired muscles after a day on the slopes with intense massages or invest in a hi-tech QMS Alpina facial, the expertise here lies in the spa’s Ayurvedic packages and it has its own Ayurvedic practitioner in house. Lifestyle consultations, Kati-Vasti (a nurturing back treatment) and the Ku Nye Bodywork (a Tibetan treatment to strengthen the body’s flow of energy) are crafted around each guest’s needs and will leave you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

The pièce-de-résistance, however, is the two-anda-half hour Tree of Life Signature Ritual, which helps to promote vitality and includes a Himalayan salt exfoliation, a vital energy massage, a liver pack and gentle cleansing with a facial massage. You’ll find the new you in no time.

The Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultation starts at £50.50 for a half hour session. Rates start at £327 per room per night during the summer season (thealpinagstaad.com)

If the idea of rubbing shoulders with the world’s most glamorous jetsetters won’t cause your blood pressure to rise even further, head to Canyon Ranch on Miami’s fashionable Collins Avenue for a slick new approach to stress-busting. Renowned for its results-driven therapies, the Canyon Ranch brand has long been beloved by famous names since it launched in Tucson 30 years ago. While the Lenox property in Massachusetts is a traditional health resort, the recently-opened Miami outpost is unique in combining Canyon Ranch’s serious health credentials with a luxury, boutique hotel setting. With a staggering 54 treatment rooms, 40 fitness classes per day and a menu book bursting with cuttingedge treatments, this is also the largest spa in Florida – catering to the wellness needs of the glitterati. The original Art Deco features (from its former life as the iconic Carillon Hotel) have been blended beautifully with hip David Rockwell-designed interiors. It goes without saying then that the all-suite hotel, each suite boasting an ocean view, is impressive but expect to be wowed further by the wellness expertise on offer.

The new Mini Stress-Buster package, for instance, aims to ensure a positive, life-changing experience for time-poor individuals. Like all Canyon Ranch offerings, it has been designed by leading wellness professionals.

Personalised acupuncture, one-on-one meditation, massage treatments and a healing energy consultation combine to make even the most frazzled urbanite unflappable – even when you bump into Eva Longoria in the dressing room.

A four-night stay at Canyon Ranch Miami with Healing Holidays (healingholidays.co.uk) is from £1,525 per person based on two sharing. Price includes return flights with four nights in a one-bedroom suite and includes the Stress Buster package (canyonranch.com/miamibeach) Above/ Bedroom & Balcony View at Canyon Ranch Miami

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Croatian Charms Kate Vandy is pleasantly surprised by Dubrovnik’s myriad delights, from spectacular views and delicious Dalmatian cuisine to World Heritage sites More than 70 years ago, in her famous account of her pre-WWI Balkan travels, travel writer and author Rebecca West stated that she did not like Dubrovnik.

“It reminds me of the worst of England,” she wrote. This statement has stayed with me for many years since first reading her wonderful tales and it slightly unnerves me as I set off on my first visit to this normally highly praised city.

Arriving early, the drive from the airport into Dubrovnik’s Old Town is surprisingly and pleasantly scenic; the rising sun is shining onto the emerald green, crystal clear Adriatic Sea. Jutting out into the sparkling water is the terracotta Old Town, with orange tiled roofs as far as the eye can see, set against a backdrop of Srd Mountain.

If first impressions are anything to go by, Rebecca West has got it wrong. Dubrovnik charms me immediately.

The gates of the Old Town, however, tell a different story; swathes of day visitors swarm around in a hectic, haphazard fashion. “There must be thousands of them,” I say, shocked. “You should have listened to Rebecca!” my friend laughs. As we’re wondering how to navigate our way through the crowds with our bags, our delightful guide for the weekend, Mark, swoops in to save the day. “Welcome to Dubrovnik!” he declares enthusiastically. Guiding us through the

beautiful fortified Old Town, entirely pedestrianised, we pass some spectacular baroque churches and the Dubrovnik Cathedral, then make a few turns down some unassuming alleyways. It doesn’t take long to reach the doors of Pucic Palace, our home for the weekend.

The only luxury hotel inside the city walls, it is housed in a wonderfully restored 18th century Baroque building with gorgeous wood beam ceilings and antique furniture. It also has a lovely wine bar, seemingly boasting every Croatian wine known to man. Before exploring the Old City, Mark suggests we gather our strength at Proto, just a few terracotta alleyways down from Pucic Palace.

It’s a stylish restaurant serving traditional Dalmatian seafood and we sit outside on the vine-covered terrace, devouring fresh oysters, škampi na buzaru (shrimps in garlic, white wine and parsley) and freshly caught John Dory. “You must climb the city’s walls,” recommends our delightful waitress. “This is what I tell everybody to do first. I am so proud of Dubrovnik’s beauty.”

So we follow her advice and climb up to the UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s an easy two kilometre trail and the views of the Adriatic are spectacular, as are the vantage points out across the orange tiled roofs, copper domes and bell towers of Dubrovnik. “This has to be the

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most photogenic city in the world,” my friend gushes, and it’s true. Our afternoon on the walls merely serves to amplify our enthusiasm for taking in more views that evening. After some wrong turns, we eventually find the elusive Buza Bar, quite the Dubrovnik institution. It’s basically a collection of tables and chairs arranged over a series of terraces built into the side of the rocks overlooking the Adriatic. It’s worth getting lost in the alleyways to finally discover its entrance through a hole in the wall.

A couple of glasses of bubbly later, we launch ourselves back into the thick of it. However, it seems there’s a different vibe at dusk. The crowds diminish and the locals and remaining tourists sit outside cafés sipping wine and chatting over coffee; some walk hand in hand eating ice cream, others sit on steps marvelling at the architecture, and the remainder takes photos now there is space to do so. It’s at this time of day that everything dies down, and Dubrovnik is at its best. Perhaps it’s selfish but I really want this Croatian beauty all to myself.

More winding through streets takes us to Lokanda Peskarija, a restaurant overlooking the old harbour, which is packed; we squeeze onto the last remaining table and order a two-person sharing platter which turns out to be enormous – bearing squid, prawns, mussels, sardines and two types of white fish – and more importantly, delicious.

The following morning we’re up early to head to Villa Anastasia, an art hotel outside the walls of the old city, for an organic breakfast. Met by the eccentric and fabulous owner, Gordana, we are seated at a grand table under Murano chandeliers. “Today you will eat off porcelain from the period when Rosenthal made his second edition of China,” Gordana proudly tells us. “You will have champagne to start.” Not ones to argue, we agree happily. Then the gorging begins; freshly picked figs, homemade pancakes stuffed with homemade chorizo and

cheese, homemade jams and bread, scrambled eggs and sweet chocolate pancakes. Unwilling, or rather unable, to move far, we enjoy the sunshine in Gordana’s stunning garden, home to a massive Jacuzzi and orange trees, lemon trees, olive trees, rosemary, camellias and lavender.

Gordana tries to tempt us into the Jacuzzi but my friend insists that she “can’t visit Croatia and not take a dip in the sea.” A fair request, so after a long farewell, we take a water taxi ride about one kilometre south east of the city to the wooded island of Lokrum. We find, upon inspection of our bags, that the sweet Gordana has sent us off with homemade lemonade and sandwiches for our day out.

There are many islands off the coast of Dubrovnik and Lokrum is by far the easiest to get to for a quick trip.

It’s a quiet, idyllic place with innumerable peacocks, lovely rocky beaches and a salt lake; Mrtvo More. We spend the best part of the afternoon swimming and head back to the Old Town, relaxed, in search of dinner.

Mark has told us already that we must try Bosnian food and insists we visit Taj Mahal. The restaurant is up yet another alleyway, slightly away from the main tourist drag.

Lamb kebabs, stuffed aubergines and turkey skewers are followed by baked cinnamon apples and a very strong but very delicious Bosnian coffee. We have enough time to return to Buza Bar for one last drink before travelling reluctantly to the airport. Dubrovnik, after all, is all about the views and we can’t help but take one more look.

Rebecca West’s husband, Henry Andrews, disagreed with his wife, saying Dubrovnik is “perhaps the most exquisite town I have ever seen”. I also think to myself, as we depart all too soon, that she’d got this one wrong.

Doubles from £400 (thepucicpalace.com); Villa Anastasia (villaanastasia.net). Monarch operates flights to Dubrovnik from London Gatwick (monarch.co.uk)

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Fly Away With Me World Cup fever has finally dissipated and Rio 2016 is yet to demand global attention; 2015 is the time to visit South American gem Brazil.

Be inspired by Gabriel O’Rorke’s invigorating yogic experience on the Bahia Coast and adventures in the colourful city of Salvador

Photography: Gabriel O’Rorke

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nhale: open your feet like a book. Exhale: put your nose in the book.” It’s day one on our Yoga Body Rio Ashtanga yoga retreat on Brazil’s beautiful Bahia Coast and teacher Andre is warming up his students.

We are a mixed bunch: Brazilians, Americans and Brits, ranging from complete amateurs to yoga teachers.All female apart from Andre and my longsuffering husband Tom. No, he’s never done yoga before.

Yes, he’s being a good sport despite finding himself doing downward dogs in Brazil when it’s World Cup year. No prizes for guessing who booked this trip.

We are on the Maraú Peninsula, part of the 600-mile white-sand, palm-trimmed Bahia Coast, known locally as the place Brazilians go on holiday. Hidden between banana trees and coconut palms, our hotel has five grass-roofed villas surrounding a swimming pool, open-sided lounge and bar. It goes by the name of Butterfly House and is a jungle retreat owned by a Brit, Chloe Gibbs, who made Brazil her home a decade ago when, tired of working nightshifts as a London nurse, she threw a peanut at a world map and followed it to Brazil.

Eclectic, eccentric and elegant, Chloe decorated Butterfly House with findings from her travels. Our villa, Almirante, is crowned with a large four-poster bed from

Days begin at 7.30am: we roll out of bed, down a glass of green juice and head to the lagoon Morocco, French posters hang on the curved bluewashed walls, the windows are shuttered and there’s a bamboo-beamed roof. “Where’s Alice?” jokes a fellow yogi as we pass under a giant butterfly made from old car parts, making our way to the overwater decking where our morning yoga session is about to start. Days at Butterfly House begin at 7.30am when we roll out of bed, down a glass of green juice and head to the lagoon for two hours of Ashtanga practice.

Sitting cross-legged (the pros in lotus) under a line of Tibetan flags, Andre leads us through breathing and chanting before graduating to sun salutations. It’s a struggle not to feel self-conscious when vigorously om-ing, inhaling and exhaling. “Don’t breathe like a dog; breathe like a whale,” says Andre, despairing at our attempts. But as the mornings roll past, the panting dogs trot off and self-consciousness fizzles out (pushed on its way by physical exhaustion). Having said that, changing my morning routine from one revolving around coffees and my keyboard to two hours of yoga isn’t easy; my mind and muscles are roller-coastered. Day three is the toughest for me; limbs feel powerless, tummy rumbles (the green juice

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didn’t cut it), energy lapses and I can’t find a rhythm. As luck would have it, this happens to be the morning Andre decides to take us through the whole Ashtanga sequence without stopping. “Feel the fire, feel the burn,” he says as he drives our shaky limbs into knots.

Stretched in every sense, I devour everything in sight at brunch: mango, papaya, homemade coconut granola and tapioca pancakes filled with melted cheese.

But it isn’t all hard work; the next event on the yogi schedule is sunset meditation so the days are our own.

This means sunbathing on the beach, swimming in the lake and exploring the peninsula. One afternoon we pile into Chloe’s pink butterfly-covered hybrid Toyota to visit the lighthouse; another day we take a boat ride through mangroves and dunk our heads under the rushing waters of a waterfall. Then, each afternoon as the sun slips into the sea, we return to Butterfly House to sit crossed-legged in a cloud of silence. Meditation is the hardest of all for me, and I struggle to keep my eyes closed and ward off thoughts of how incredibly long 20 minutes feels whilst waiting for supper.

Supper, when we are dispatched from meditation, is in the sea-facing restaurant Anna Banana. The realm

We fly north to the colourful city of Salvador and the UNESCOlisted town of Pelourinho of barefooted Chef Elias – who lives by the mantra “everything you do with patience and love tastes good” – we are served moqueca (Bahian fish stew) followed by warm shredded coconut in condensed milk and eat to the soundtrack of the tireless Atlantic waves.

Bumping back along the ochre mud track to the airport, my muscles feel supple, awake and alert.

A general glow of good health helped, of course, by a week’s sunshine and good food. Positions such as lotus, feet-behind-neck, headstands and splits come easy when you’re a child, but over the years rust settles in the joints and we stiffen up. Yet our bodies already begin to change after just seven yoga sessions; Tom manages to do his first headstand in decades and I poke my nose into the book.

And so, with a sense of pride akin to having taken one’s first step, we fly north for a weekend in the colourful city of Salvador. It’s time for food, cocktails and two nights at the 16th century Convento do Carmo in the UNESCOlisted old town, Pelourinho. After catching the last rays from sun-loungers around the old convent’s spherical swimming pool, we follow the sun out of the old-town and head for supper at Paraíso Tropical. Leafy trees fill this restaurant where much of the produce is grown in

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the kitchen garden. We start with raw cashew nut, green coconut, mango and biribiri (a type of fruit) salad, before tucking into Paradise Shrimp Stew. Paraíso comes into its own with its beautiful presentation, not least the enormous fruit platter that is served as the finale and looks like a hat one might see at Ascot. Piled high with bulbous fruits with unpronounceable names, we take on cocoa fruit with its unexpected white flesh-covered beans which you have to suck until you reach the stone.

The next morning brings our final day in Bahia and so we take the city elevator down to the coast and work our way past the city beaches, stopping to climb the lighthouse, before reaching the little lunch-only restaurant,

good intentions; what is more, there are no excuses when you come home with a yoga mat in tow.

MORE INFORMATION cazenove+loyd’s 7 night tailor-made itinerary (cazloyd. com /020 7384 2332) includes flights from London to Salvador with Air France-KLM, internal flights and private transfers. Prices from £1,550pp based on two sharing. Accommodation includes 2 nights B&B at Convento do Carmo in Salvador and 5 nights B&B at Butterfly House Bahia (butterflyhousebahia.com) in partnership with Yoga Body Rio (yogabodyrio.com)

Limbs leaner and longer, I’ve never left a beach holiday with so many good intentions Dona Mariquita. Delicacies cooked in banana leaves are dispatched from the kitchen of female chef, Leila Carreiro, whose mission is to recreate lost indigenous and African recipes – 90 per cent of Salvadorans are descended from slaves so African food and music fill the cobbled streets of Salvador. Soon the table is covered with terracotta plates yielding little parcels of steaming prawns in spices and coconut milk, spicy bean stew, meat pasties with pepper jelly and crab crustaceans. Last, Leila delivers a cocoa fruit sorbet with papaya syrup before nipping down the road to check all is well at her neighbouring coffee shop.

With stomachs filled with good food and limbs feeling leaner and longer, we bounce to the airport like a pair of spaniels. Although fully aware that a long and windy road lies ahead before I become a yoga bunny, I’ve never left a beach holiday brimming with so many

Photography: Gabriel O’Rorke

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DRINKING

BY nicole blair

Old Dogs, New Tricks Olivia Sharpe samples the delights of newly-refurbished Knightsbridge Italian restauran, Toto’s It came as a surprise to the restaurant industry when it learnt that Silvano Giraldin would be heading up the re-launch of Knightsbridge restaurant Toto’s following its multi-million pound refurbishment. After announcing his retirement in 2008, everyone believed the revered former general manager of Le Gavroche had left for good but now it seems we all spoke too soon, as Giraldin has taken on the role of consultant at the esteemed Italian.

Set in an old artist’s studio (rumoured to have once been the home of Winston Churchill’s aunt) and tucked away down a quiet, cobbled mews off Walton Street, locals will be pleased to learn that Toto’s old charm has not been lost. Inside, original features such as the heritage-listed oak fireplace have been retained, creating a homely atmosphere.

And yet, one of the first surprises is the new bar area, which has been given a modern lease of life with a sleek, black marble finish. While being slightly dark and cavernous as you enter, this changes as you walk down the staircase and into the light and airy dining room with its vaulted, circular windows and French doors leading out into the courtyard.

The restaurant was buzzy when we arrived, filled with a fashionable, European crowd. Head chef Stefano Stecca, who has Zafferano and the Baglioni Hotel listed on his CV, promises to serve up refined, authentic Italian dishes and this, for the most part, he does. I started with an asparagus salad, egg yolk and black truffle antipasti. As the ingredients would suggest, this is a far cry from humble Italian cuisine; rich and decadent, the beautifully presented plate featured a generous amount of truffle, fresh asparagus and a delicately placed egg yolk in the centre.

The pasta course had the two standout dishes of the meal. Served al dente, as all proper pasta should be, the ravioli filled with buffalo ricotta and lightly coated in tomato sauce melted in the mouth with delicate flavours, while my guest’s lobster tagliolini with lobster and sweet chilli was alive with zingyness. My main course of cotoletta alla Milanese was light in spite of its heavy, breaded texture but my guest’s sea bass, although well-cooked, was let down by the soggy piece of skin which sat lifeless and limp on top.

Dessert was another highlight. Having never been a particular fan of tiramisu, I was reluctant to follow this

recommendation but was pleased I did as soon as I tasted it; full of aromatic notes and with a wonderful creamy texture, I have now become a convert for life. A slightly more unconventional dessert but equally a must-try is the basil panna cotta. Washed down with a glass of one of the restaurant’s superb Italian wines, followed by an awakening espresso, this is a meal I won’t be forgetting in a hurry.

Walton House, Walton Street (entrance on Lennox Garden Mews), SW3 2JH; totosrestaurant.co.uk

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DRINKING New Kid on the Block

We enter Pavilion by means of what seems to be a charming little florist but further exploration uncovers an expansive private business members’ club that takes up six floors and encompasses a bar, outdoor dining terrace, meeting rooms, office suites and lounges, not to mention its own concierge and bakery. The restaurant itself sports a pewter grey and electric mustard palette, complemented by metallic accents and colourful paintings with a touch of the Pre-Raphaelite about them. The team is kept busy when we visit thanks to a full house but the staff are polite and smiley. Our waitress recommends a great bottle of Riesling and the meal is off to a good start.

We are seated at the chef’s table which is an interesting and only slightly unsettling experience, the former because it’s amazing to watch Michelin-starred Adam Simmonds and co. at work and the latter because there isn’t any chatting between us and the chefs, even though we’re right under their noses. It’s undoubtedly because they’re working hard (as we can see) and we happily enjoy the fruits of their labour. Each course is a game of one-upmanship. My friend Jenny and I agree that while the scallop ceviche is very good, my fricassée of smoked and wild asparagus is exceptional. I could eat it every day. For mains the roast lamb cutlets take meat gold but my fillet steak’s accompaniments trump the lamb’s; I devour chips, truffle salad, whipped bone marrow and beer pickled onions, although I’m damned if I can taste the beer.

I’m slightly wrong-footed by my apple dessert’s powdery topping but Jenny’s buttermilk mousse masterfully blends the crunchy and soft, the sweet and tangy.

This is definitely one to watch on the local scene, not least because of Simmonds’ flair with ingredients and interesting dish creations. Annabel Harrison Pavilion, 96 Kensington High Street, W8 4SG 020 7221 2000; kensingtonpavilion.com

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Into the Fire

Not your average piri piri chicken joint, Fire and Feathers’ pop-up debut last summer at Portobello Pub was met with rave reviews and it stands out from the rest in its new bricks and mortar restaurant on Fulham Road. Its small menu features four starters, four mains and four desserts, although the celebrated signature dish is a sharing plate of chicken and chips served with a choice of seasonings. Founded by a real piri piri enthusiast, ingredients are mainly Portuguese sourced, bringing authentic flavour to West London.

Bottoms Up! Fancy a tipple that is not going to interfere with your beach body? Champagne company and online retailer Finest Fizz has launched the Tribaut Skinny Rosé de Reserve Extra Brut, a low calorie champagne based on its fruity and hugely popular Rosé de Reserve.

The new Skinny Rosé is dominated by strawberries and raspberries and, best of all, it contains 0 per cent residual sugar. We can’t think of anything better for a perfect girls’ night out than a rosé bubbly that won’t leave you with regrets in the morning. Well, at least not over your choice of drink.

fireandfeathers.co.uk finestfizz.biz

Top Bottle Move over wine tasting: the next big thing in luxury libations is premium sake. Having made its way out of Japanese restaurants and into the trendy city nightlife scene, its popularity has grown enough to justify the London Sake Challenge, to be hosted on 18 August by Harrods in its Tasting Room. This will pit the best of the best against each other and aims to bring the enjoyment of sake to a younger generation.

Sake sommeliers and professional buyers will be in attendance, awarding prizes to the most deserving. londonsakechallenge.com

Fine Taste Father’s Day may have passed but you can show dad you appreciate all he has done for you all year round with an exquisite single malt Glenfiddich whisky.

He will undoubtedly appreciate that the Glendfiddich brand and distinct whisky recipe has been owned by the Grant family for more than 125 years, or maybe he’ll simply be happy you’re sitting down with him for a chat over a great glass of scotch. glenfiddich.com

Brand New at Bibendum

Italian Style

The eye-catching architecture of the building is always a point of interest and so too, now is the new menu, created by head chef Matthew Harris. The asparagus and smoked salmon starter, on brioche topped with a poached egg, is nothing short of delicious – a fresh and summery take on this classic act. Mains in the form of salt beef brisket, with beetroot, peas and horseradish cream, and roast quail with white wine and marjoram added a light and seasonal approach that complemented our starters well. As clichés go, though, the best really was saved until last. We were both curious as to what Pithiviers au chocolat was and why it had a 20 minute preparation time but it’s safe to say we would have waited all evening for it. Melted chocolate encased in beautifully made French pastry with almond cream; we’re still dreaming of this creation and can’t wait to go back and enjoy it again in the sophisticated yet warm atmosphere Bibendum delivers so well. Saskia Rumbelow

Having never tried Venetian food, I was looking forward to an evening at Polpo; even more so when I heard that David Beckham had recently made an appearance. The Venetian-style bacaro, or café, has hip-London etched all over it (in some places, quite literally). The distressed beige paint and tattered brick walls create a laidback and friendly atmosphere copied from the original branch in Soho.

Much like Spanish tapas, small dishes are brought to your table when they’re ready. We ordered eight which, with the pizzette of cured pork shoulder and pickled pepper, was more than sufficient for two with a healthy appetite. Highlights included fried stuffed olives, a novel experience for me, braised scallops with pancetta and peas and hearty lamb and mint meatballs in tomato sauce. This reasonablypriced and comforting meal with exceptional service is perfect for a relaxed catch-up with friends.

For dessert, I had coffee and chocolate salami, which looked unsettlingly like black pudding but thankfully tasted nothing like it. But my eyes were on my boyfriend’s affogato al caffè; with delicious vanilla ice cream and rich aromatic coffee, he claimed it was the best part of the evening (my company excluded, of course). Hannah Lemon

Bibendum, Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, SW3 6RD bibendum.co.uk

Polpo Notting Hill, 126-128 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3QG

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Buy the Farm

Have you ever found yourself in the local butcher’s wishing you didn’t have to choose one option for Sunday roast but instead were able to enjoy all of your favourite meats in one delicious meal? The food geniuses at Kanteen, located in the popular K West Hotel, have come up with a solution to your meaty wishes. A carnivore’s dream, the Farmyard burger has a beef patty base, topped with spiced lamb shish, grilled chicken breast and salty smoked bacon; this is stacked with melted cheese and stuffed into a seeded brioche bun, served up with a minted lamb ‘sheep dip’ gravy sauce. It’s just one of K West’s indulgent summer menu offerings.

Kanteen, Richmond Way, W14 0AX k-west.co.uk

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Images courtesy of Cartier The Countess of March and Kinrara and the Earl of March and Kinrara

1955 Maserati A6G/54 Zagato Coupe

Arnaud M Bamberger, Rowan Atkinson and Carla Bamberger

Cartier judges

Laurent Feniou, Managing Director, Cartier UK, and Carine Feniou

Egon Zweim端ller Jr, Overall Winner Nick Foulkes and Sir Jonathan Ives

Goodwood FOS sculpture

1925 Amilcar CGS Sally Gunnell with sons

Lucy Yeomans, Jason Brooks and Allegra Donn

Charlotte Stockdale and Marc Newson

london living Photography: Darren Gerrish & Chloe Hayward

Game, Set, Match

Zoe Hobbs and Brendan Cole

Hugo Taylor, Danielle Hantuchova, Juliet Angus, Sorana Cirstea and Nicholas Dellaportas

WHAT: The Boodles Tennis Summer Solstice party WHEN: 21 June WHERE: Stoke Park Grounds, Buckinghamshire WHO: Hugo Taylor, Amber Le Bon, Jade Parfitt, Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs, Henry Conway and Noelle Reno WHY: Hosted by Taylor Morris and Beulah London, guests watched Danielle Hantuchová and Sorana Cirstea battle it out in their own private match (in which Hugo Taylor and Juliet Angus proved to be umpiring pros) at the Boodles Tennis Summer Solstice party. As the sun beamed down and champagne poured like liquid gold, courtesy of main sponsor Veuve Clicquot, guests feasted on quintessentially British fish and chips and Eton mess. With the evening creeping up, Amber Le Bon decided to hit the decks in a Beulah floral dress, while Bip Ling and Caggie Dunlop rocked out in cool Taylor Morris shades and did their fair share of dancing and hair flicking before the whole party headed off to Notting Hill’s new ‘it’ club, Mode.

Caggie Dunlop Guest, Amber le Bon, Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs and Tolula Adeyemi

The Driver’s Seat WHAT: Cartier Style et Luxe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed WHEN: 29 June WHO Arnaud M. Bamberger, Cartier’s UK Managing Director Laurent Feniou, Rowan Atkinson, Lewis Hamilton, Nicholas Foulkes and the Earl of March WHERE: The private lawn, Goodwood House WHY: A Concours d’Elegance is, of course, a competition of elegance and elegance is indeed what epitomised this year’s Cartier Style et Luxe event. While we Brits are always prepared for torrential rain during summertime, thankfully this year the grounds of Goodwood House were drenched in sunshine as spectators gathered to admire the diverse range of supercars, of which seven were awarded accolades. Judges Charlotte Stockdale and Sally Gunnell took to the driver’s seat of Vintage Mustangs and Lamborghinis to enjoy the full experience, while Egon Zweimüller Jr.’s 1953 Maserati A6 GCS Berlinetta was named the overall winner. Guests dined on a buffet of seasonal foods while sipping on champagne and elderflower cocktails.

Charlie Casely-Hayford and Maddison Brudenell

Tessa Packardl

Bip Ling

George Askew and Dulce Packardl

Georgia Mann and Grace Richmond

Push the Boundaries WHAT:Tessa Packard summer dinner party WHEN: 11 June WHERE: The Boundary, Shoreditch WHO: Tessa Packard, Guy Pelly, Georgia Mann, Rob Van Helden and Jessica Palmer-Tomkinson WHY: Tessa Packard knows how to do things in style, shown not simply by her gorgeous jewellery designs but by her high profile soirées. Having called upon good friend Guy Pelly to host last year’s party at Tonteria in Sloane Square, this time she decided to branch out of her Chelsea comfort zone and invite him and the rest of the gang to the Boundary rooftop in Shoreditch, where she hosted a sumptuous dinner. Guests were treated to Brazilian cocktails as the sun set before moving inside to enjoy a decadent three course meal of tapas, lobster and lemon tart. Topics of conversation varied but one which was hot on the list was Tessa’s recent wedding at which she wowed in a stunning Alexander McQueen dress. All we can say is that we can’t wait for the next dinner party.

Charlie Bowmont

Greg Williams and Antonia Packard

Daisy and Mimi Hoppen, and Tessa Packard

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Photography: Dave Benett Tom Felton and Jade Gordon

Jesse Metcalfe, Cara Santana and Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Behind the Masquerade WHAT: Daphne’s 50th Anniversary Venetian Mask party WHEN: 25 June WHERE: Daphne’s restaurant, South Kensington WHO: Jesse Metcalfe, Julian Fellowes, Laura Bailey, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Martha Ward WHY: 50 years called for 50 of Britain’s famous names to team up with Daphne’s in celebrating the restaurant’s Italian heritage. High profile guests gathered on a Wednesday evening to admire the talents of actor Pierce Brosnan and fashion designer Mary Katrantzou (to name a couple), who had been called upon to design bespoke Venetian masks. However, these were created not just to pay homage to the restaurant’s roots but also to raise money for a very worthy cause. All proceeds from the masks, which are being showcased for a month, will be donated to the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and its vital redevelopment programme. The true meaning of ‘la dolce vita’ was brought to life on the night; guests nibbled sweet Amalfi lemon and strawberry tartlets and sipped Ruinart Blanc de Blanc.

Tolula Adeyemi

Happy Hour

Julian Fellowes

Laura Bailey

Sarah Ann Macklin

WHAT: The Serpentine Summer Fundraising Party WHEN: 1 July WHERE: The Serpentine Gallery, Kensington Gardens WHO: Bradley Cooper, Suki Waterhouse, Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie WHY: Eclipse watermelon martinis, a star-studded guest list and a surprise performance from Mr Happy himself, Pharrell Williams, were just some of the highlights at the annual Serpentine Summer party. Co-hosted by Brioni, starlets from a mixture of artistic backgrounds turned up at Kensington Gardens as the on-site gallery unveiled the opening of its 14th pavilion, designed by Chilean architect Smiljan Radi. Guests indulged in cucumber and caviar canapés and danced the night away as Pharrell stormed the stage. Who wouldn’t be happy after that?

The Night Garden WHAT: The Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity Event WHEN: 3 July WHERE: Chelsea Physic Garden WHO: Viscount Linley, the Baroness Boothroyd, Lord Jamie Borwick, Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Councillor Maighread Condon-Simmonds WHY: The historical, and beautiful, site of the Chelsea Physic Garden proved the perfect setting for surgeons and professors worldwide to gather to discuss plans for raising £4.5 million for a state-of-the-art theatre at the Royal Brompton Hospital. The Royal Brompton Hospital in collaboration with Harefield Hospitals Charity greeted and directed 230 guests to the Physic Garden, where they were given the chance to meet some of the Hospital’s most renowned surgeons, including Professor Dudley Pennell and Dr Tony de Souza.

Images courtesy of: Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity

london living Photography: Dave Benett/Dafydd Jones Alexa Chung, Keira Knightley and Cara Delevingne

Tracey Emin

Suki Waterhouse and Bradley Cooper Andre Balazs and Lily Allen

Gemma Arterton and Naomi Campbell

Pharrell Williams

James Righton and bandmates

Nicole ZadieRichie Smithand and JoelNick Madden Laird

Lily Allen and Matthew Williamson

Andre Balazs, Julia Peyton-Jones and Hans Ulrich Obrist

Marina Abramovic and Smiljan Radic

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The Concierge What is it you require, sir? How may I help, madam? The Concierge is here to help with every need, whim or wish, however great or small Apparel

Katharine Pooley

Hydrohealing Spa

Bibendum

Repairs & Cleaning

160 Walton Street, SW3 2JL 020 7584 3223 katharinepooley.co.uk

216a Kensington Park Rd, W11 1NR 020 7727 2570 hydrohealing.com

81 Fulham Road, SW3 6RD 020 7581 5817 bibendum.co.uk

Jeeves of Belgravia 123 Fulham Road, SW3 6RT 020 7589 9229 jeevesofbelgravia.co.uk

Sloane Tailors & Dry Cleaners 69 Lower Sloane Street SW1W 8DA 020 7824 8644 sloanetailorsanddrycleaners.co.uk

Precious Pieces Jewellery Valuation & repair

Bourbon Hanby 151 Sydney Street, SW3 6NT 020 7352 2106 bourbonhanby.com

Hawkes and Son 50-52 Walton Street, SW3 1RB 020 7589 2523 hawkesandson.com Watch Repair

Ligne Roset

Strip Wax Bar

Le Café Anglais

23/25 Mortimer Street, W1T 3JE 020 7323 1248 ligne-roset.co.uk

112 Talbot Road, W11 1JR 020 7727 2754 stripwaxbar.com

8 Porchester Gardens, W2 4DB 020 7221 1415 lecafeanglais.co.uk

OKA

Urban Retreat at Harrods

Chelsea Brasserie

103 Lancaster Road, W11 1QN 020 7792 1425 okadirect.com

87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL 020 7893 8333 urbanretreat.co.uk

7-12 Sloane Square, SW1W 8EG 020 7881 5999 chelsea-brasserie.co.uk

Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

Medical & Dental Services

The Cow

202 Kensington Park Road W11 1NR, 020 7792 9022 rachelashwellshabbychiccouture.com

Cadogan Street Dental Office

89 Westbourne Park Road, W2 5QH 020 7221 0021 thecowlondon.co.uk

Sub-Zero & Wolf

Chelsea Consulting Rooms

251 Brompton Rd, SW3 2EP 0845 250 0010 subzero-wolf.co.uk

2 Lower Sloane Street, SW1W 8BJ 020 7763 9100 chelseaconsultingrooms.com

Pampering & Wellbeing

Medicare Français

Electric House

Hairdressers

Cartier 143-144 Sloane Street, SW1X 9BL 020 7312 6930 cartier.co.uk

The Watch Gallery 129 Fulham Road, SW3 6RT 020 7952 2731 thewatchgallery.co.uk Vintage Watch Sellers

For the Home

191 Portobello Road, W11 2ED 020 7908 9696 electrichouse.com

Gaucho 3 Harrington Gardens, SW7 4JJ 020 7370 4999 medicare-francais.co.uk

Hari’s

89 Sloane Avenue, SW3 3DX 020 7584 9901 gauchorestaurants.co.uk

The Ledbury Restaurant Smile Style Dental Care

305 Brompton Road SW3 2DY 020 7581 5211 harissalon.com

146 Holland Park Avenue, W11 4UE 020 7727 5810 smilestyledental.co.uk

Light Hair Studio

42 The Dental Practice

293 Westbourne Grove W11 2QA 020 7792 0100 lighthairstudio.com

42 Pembridge Road, W11 3HN 020 7229 5542 42thedentalpractice.com

127 Ledbury Road, W11 2AQ 020 7792 9090 theledbury.com

The Lonsdale

Watches of Knightsbridge 64 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7JF 020 7590 3034 watchesofknightsbridge.com

47 Cadogan Street, SW3 2QJ 020 7581 0811

The Mitre The Portobello Clinic

Richard Ward 82 Duke of York Square SW3 4LY 020 7730 1222 richardward.com

FurniturE, SOFT furnishings

12 Raddington Road, W10 5TG 020 8962 0635 portobelloclinic.com

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

CONCIERGE

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Hyde Park Street, Hyde Park W2 Seven bedroom family freehold house

Situated moments from Hyde Park this beautifully presented corner house offers spacious and lateral accommodation. 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, breakfast room, staff flat, utility room, terrace.

Approximately 393 sq m ﴾4,233 sq ft﴿

KnightFrank.co.uk/hydepark hydepark@knightfrank.com 020 3544 2483

Freehold Guide price: £7,500,00 ﴾HPE140080﴿

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Hyde Park Gardens, Hyde Park W2 A magnificent four bedroom apartment

A beautifully presented Grade II listed apartment located in the prestigious address of Hyde Park Gardens benefiting from wonderful south facing green views towards Hyde Park and direct access to the communal gardens. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, terrace. Approximately 331 sq m ﴾3,566 sq ft﴿

KnightFrank.co.uk/hydepark hydepark@knightfrank.com 020 3544 2483

Leasehold: 120 years approximately Guide price: £12,500,000 ﴾HPE120109﴿

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Palace Court, Notting Hill, W2

Beautifully presented three bedroom duplex apartment A stunning duplex apartment with a host of period features including an elegant fireplace and a grand west facing window which allows for an abundance of natural light. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms ﴾2 en suite﴿, reception room, kitchen, guest cloakroom, patio. EPC Rating D. Approximately 127 sq m ﴾1,367 sq ft﴿ Share of freehold Guide price: £2,200,000 ﴾NGH120184﴿

KnightFrank.co.uk/nottinghill nottinghill@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5449 Joint Agent: Bective Leslie Marsh nottinghill@bective.co.uk 020 7221 4805

K&C - August 2014 - 1,28 Palace Court

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Westbourne Park Road, Notting Hill W11 Stunning four bedroom house with garden

A magnificent four bedroom home of unbridled style and luxury, extensively refurbished and completely interior designed throughout. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining room, media room, office, utility room, guest cloakroom, balcony, garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 310 sq m ﴾3,334 sq ft﴿ Freehold Guide price: £4,750,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/nottinghill nottinghill@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5449 Joint Agent: Domus Nova sales@domusnova.com 020 7727 1717

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K&C August - 322 Westbourne Park Road

01/07/2014 16:50:26

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Clarendon Works, Notting Hill W11 Four bedroom warehouse‐style living

A unique opportunity to acquire an iconic freehold house in this highly desirable location in Notting Hill. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms ﴾2 en suite﴿, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, gymnasium/family room, cinema room, wine cellar, office, utility room, terrace. Approximately 381 sq m ﴾4,103 sq ft﴿ Freehold Guide price: £10,500,000 ﴾NGH140060﴿

KnightFrank.co.uk/nottinghill nottinghill@knightfrank.com 020 8166 5449 Joint Agent: Aylesford sales@aylesford.com 020 7351 2383

K&C- Clarendon works - Aug14

02/07/2014 12:51:01

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Ennismore Gardens, Knightsbridge SW7 Turn‐key duplex apartment

A third and fourth floor apartment having recently undergone a complete programme of refurbishment, with south facing views over this Knightsbridge garden square. Master bedroom suite, 2 further en suite bedrooms, reception room, dining room, cinema room, kitchen, cloakroom. EPC rating C. Approximately 266 sq m ﴾2,874 sq ft﴿

KnightFrank.co.uk/knightsbridge knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 5913

Leasehold: approximately 106 years remaining Guide price: £11,500,000 ﴾SLA140215﴿

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30/06/2014 15:41:50

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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 en suite bedroom, 4 further bedrooms, reception room, dining room, sitting room and garden.

EPC rating D. Approximately 240 sq m ﴾2,589﴿

KnightFrank.co.uk/chelsea chelsea@knightfrank.com 020 3641 7731

Freehold Guide price: £5,350,000 ﴾CHL100223﴿

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Edwardes Place, Kensington W8

Family home with garden and use of Edwardes Square An immaculately presented family home with a private south facing 50 ft garden, a roof terrace, access to Edwardes Square and underground parking. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, drawing room, kitchen, dining room, family room, conservatory, 2 studies, terrace, garden, communal gardens. EPC rating C. Approximately 357 sq m ﴾3,844 sq ft﴿

KnightFrank.co.uk/kensington kens@knightfrank.com 020 3551 5156

Freehold Guide price: £6,950,000 ﴾KEN090092﴿

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Earl's Court Square, SW5

A penthouse duplex with lift and roof terrace This newly refurbished third and fourth floor apartment features a large south facing roof terrace, kitchen dining room, reception room and study area, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, bedroom 2, family shower room, lift. EPC rating C. Approximately 142 sq m ﴾1,525 sq ft﴿ Share of Freehold

Guide price: £2,450,000 ﴾STK140111﴿

KnightFrank.co.uk/southkensington southkensington@knightfrank.com 020 8128 1253

K & C Magazine - August - Earl's Court Square-crop marks

02/07/2014 14:22:14

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Bramaham Gardens, SW5 Access to communal gardens

A new development of six two bedroom apartments ranging from £1,500,000 to £2,350,000. Features include a McCarron English kitchen, Lutron lighting, Poliform wardrobes, under floor heating in the bathrooms, Farrow and Ball paints, Wallpapers by Elitis, Vivienne Westwood or Romo. EPC rating C. Share of Freehold

Guide prices from: £1,500,000 to £2,350,000 ﴾STK140079﴿

KnightFrank.co.uk/southkensington southkensington@knightfrank.com 020 8128 1253

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02/07/2014 14:23:12

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Cheyne Walk, Chelsea SW3

Outstanding four bedroom Chelsea townhouse This stunning house has fabulous South facing river views overlooking the beautiful Albert Bridge from all principal rooms. Master bedroom and en suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room, kitchen, large reception, laundry room, patio garden. EPC rating F. Approximately 231 sq m ﴾2,483 sq ft﴿ Available unfurnished

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings chelsealettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6022

Guide price: £3,950 per week ﴾CHQ158128﴿

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property.

Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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Pelham Crescent, Chelsea SW7

Beautiful family home

Situated in this sought after address, this lovely house benefits from views over communal gardens at the front and its own private garden at the rear. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, eat‐in kitchen, utility room and garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 298 sq m ﴾3,209 sq ft﴿ Available unfurnished

KnightFrank.co.uk/Lettings knightsbridge@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6019

Guide price: £4,500 per week ﴾KNQ153683﴿

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property.

Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

K&C August 8 Pelham Crescent6

01/07/2014 15:45:35

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Courtfield Gardens, South Kensington SW7

Bright two bedroom flat with private garden

This newly refurbished flat features a unique and extensive private garden with patio and benefits from marble floors throughout. Accommodation comprises 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, open plan kitchen, patio, private garden and communal garden access. EPC rating C. Approximately 71 sq m ﴾764 sq ft﴿ Available furnished

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings southkenlettings@knightfrank.com 020 3641 6025

Guide price: £725 per week ﴾SKQ193917﴿

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property.

Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

K&C Mag - SKen - Aug 2014 FPP-final

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Pembroke Square, Kensington W8 A beautifully presented family house

A four bedroom property with an additional separate studio that has been refurbished to the highest standard. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, kitchen and dining area, garden. EPC rating TBC. Approximately 235 sq m ﴾2,529 sq ft﴿ Available furnished or unfurnished

KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings kenslettings@knightfrank.com 020 7937 8203

Guide price: £2,850 per week ﴾KEQ197243﴿

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property.

Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

K&C August

03/07/2014 15:49:48

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1 BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED AND EXCEPTIONALLY WIDE LOW BUILT HOUSE aubrey road, w8 Entrance hall ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen/dining/family room ø playroom/bedroom 5 ø study ø 4 bedrooms ø 4 bath/shower rooms ø cloakroom ø utility room ø garage ø terrace ø south-west facing garden ø 306 sq m (3,295 sq ft) ø EPC=D Price on application Freehold

Savills Kensington Johnny Fuller jlfuller@savills.com

020 7535 3300

savills.co.uk

1 IMPRESSIVE LOW BUILT HOUSE WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO COMMUNAL GARDEN ladbroke grove, w11 Double reception room ø dining room ø kitchen/reception room ø master bedroom with reception room, en suite bathroom and dressing room ø 5 further bedrooms (1 en suite) ø 2 further bathrooms ø garage ø 3 storage vaults ø off-street parking ø garden ø direct access to communal garden ø 415 sq m (4,472 sq ft) ø EPC=E Guide £12.5 million Freehold

Savills Notting Hill Oliver Lurot olurot@savills.com

020 7727 5750

savills.co.uk

1 BEAUTIFULLY REFURBISHED TOWNHOUSE WITH SPECTACULAR ROOF GARDEN de vere cottages, w8 Entrance hall ø 1st floor drawing room ø 2 further reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 2 bedroom suites ø further bedroom ø 2 further shower rooms ø study/bedroom 4 ø utility room ø cloakroom ø roof garden ø 193 sq m (2,083 sq ft) ø EPC=D Guide £4.5 million Freehold

Savills Kensington Johnny Fuller jlfuller@savills.com

020 7535 3300

savills.co.uk

1 MAGNIFICENT FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT OVERLOOKING HYDE PARK the lancasters, w2 Reception room with dining area ø master bedroom suite with dressing room ø 2 further bedroom suites ø kitchen ø utility cupboard ø mezzanine study area ø guest shower room ø balcony ø terrace ø 24hr concierge ø underground parking, pool and gym ø 256 sq m (2,753 sq ft) ø EPC=F Asking £10.95 million Leasehold, approximately 995 years remaining

Savills Kensington Stephen Holmes sholmes@savills.com

020 7535 3300

savills.co.uk

1 STUNNING FAMILY HOUSE NEAR WESTBOURNE GROVE northumberland place, w2 Reception room ø kitchen/dining area ø 4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø utility room ø 2 guest cloakrooms ø patio garden ø 159 sq m (1,711 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Savills Notting Hill Ben Davies bdavies@savills.com

020 7727 5750 Guide £3.25 million Freehold

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1 TOP FLOOR WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS cottesmore court, w8 Reception room ø dining hall ø kitchen ø 2 bedroom suites ø 2 terraces ø resident porter ø lift ø 111 sq m (1,197 sq ft) ø EPC=F

Savills Kensington Stephen Holmes sholmes@savills.com

020 7535 3300 Offers in excess of £2.4 million Leasehold, approximatley 955 years remaining plus Share of Freehold

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KENSINGTON COURT, w8

WYCOMBE SQUARE, w8

First floor ø open plan reception room/kitchen ø bedroom with en suite shower room ø guest cloakroom ø balcony ø lift ø 58 sq m (628 sq ft) ø EPC=F

Entrance hall ø reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bath/shower room ø bedroom 2 with en suite shower room ø 24 hour security ø concierge ø 108 sq m (1,161 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Asking £1.35 million Share of Freehold

Asking £2.45 million Leasehold

Savills Kensington spohling@savills.com 020 7535 2980

Savills Kensington tholcroft@savills.com 020 7535 3300

HOLLAND PARK, w11

HOLLAND PARK MANSIONS, w14

Unmodernised ø reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø park views ø 2nd floor ø access to communal gardens ø 73 sq m (785 sq ft) ø EPC=F

Reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 2 further bedrooms ø family bathroom ø 187 sq m (2,016 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Asking £1.6 million Leasehold

Guide £2.99 million Leasehold

Savills Kensington spohling@savills.com 020 7535 2980

Savills Notting Hill afrankish@savills.com 020 7727 5750

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PEMBRIDGE PLACE, w2

CRANLEY GARDENS, sw7

Reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite shower room ø further bedroom ø bedroom 3/study ø family bathroom ø balcony ø 111 sq m (1,196 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Reception room ø kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 2 further bedrooms ø shower room ø 90 sq m (963 sq ft) ø EPC=C

Guide £3.25 million Share of Freehold

Guide £2.35 million Share of Freehold

Savills Notting Hill bdavies@savills.com 020 7727 5750

Savills Chelsea nridley@savills.com 020 7578 9000

STANLEY MANSIONS, sw10

COLLINGHAM ROAD, sw5

Entrance hall ø open plan reception room/kitchen ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 2 further bedrooms ø shower room ø direct access to communal patio ø communal roof terrace ø 106 sq m (1,139 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Open plan reception room/kitchen/dining area ø master bedroom suite ø further bedroom ø shower room ø utility room ø patio ø 91 sq m (980 sq ft) ø EPC=F ø EPC=F

Guide £2 million Leasehold

Guide £1.65 million Leasehold

Savills Chelsea bharvey@savills.com 0207 578 9007

Savills Chelsea apwright@savills.com 020 7578 9000

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ST STEPHENS GARDENS, w2

STANLEY GARDENS, w11

Bedroom ø bathroom ø reception room ø open plan kitchen ø balcony ø wooden flooring ø 495 sq ft ø Council Tax=D ø EPC=D

3 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø eat-in kitchen ø communal gardens ø balcony ø 181 sq m (1,949 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C

Unfurnished £525 per week

Unfurnished £3,000 per week

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Notting Hill amackinnon@savills.com 020 7727 5751

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Notting Hill amackinnon@savills.com 020 7727 5751

CHARLES HOUSE, w14

ALLEN STREET, w8

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø open plan kitchen ø brand new development ø 7th floor flat ø 92 sq m (992 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø open plan kitchen ø balcony ø off street parking space ø 100 sq m (1,082 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G

Unfurnished £1,250 per week

Unfurnished £1,295 per week

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Kensington lgood@savills.com 020 7535 3333

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Kensington lgood@savills.com 020 7535 3333

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HANS PLACE, sw1

WALPOLE STREET, sw3

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø reception room ø kitchen ø lift ø 5th floor ø 62 sq m (667 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=E

2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø double reception room ø conservatory ø private garden ø wooden flooring ø 103 sq m (1,113 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G

Furnished £950 per week

Unfurnished £1,300 per week

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Knightsbridge cjalexander@savills.com 020 7584 8585

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Chelsea ibreynardson@savills.com 020 7578 9020

ONSLOW GARDENS, sw7

PRINCE OF WALES WEST LODGE, sw7

3 bedrooms ø 3 bathroom ø reception room ø eat in kitchen ø dining room ø 210 sq m (2,267 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D

Double bedroom ø shower room ø reception room ø semi open plan kitchen ø private garden ø 38 sq m (417 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=G

Unfurnished £2,450 per week

Part Furnished £675 per week

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Chelsea omellotte@savills.com 020 7578 9020

+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Knightsbridge tsutton@savills.com 020 7590 5079

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Onslow Gardens SW7 A beautiful four bedroom split level apartment in this period building on Onslow Gardens. EPC: E

£1,490 per week (charges apply)* • • • • •

*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

Reception Dining room Kitchen Four bedrooms Two bathrooms

Beaufort AbingdonGardens, Villas, W8SW3 This fantasticrefurbished two bedroom apartment is situated on thefrom first floor an imposing period A beautifully family house located moments Highof Street Kensington.

The building.

The property boasts wooden floors throughout, largekitchen, reception room,bathrooms, high house comprises a double reception room, recently refurbished modern ceilings, balcony and a west facing terrace accessed through the master bedroom.

EPC: C five bedrooms and a large utility room on the lower ground floor.

Benefitting from high ceilings throughout and off street parking. EPC: E

£ 1,375 per week £2,500 Furnished (charges apply)* Unfurnished (charges apply)* • • • • •

*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 Knightsbridge Office Lettings. 020 7717 5463 | Sales. 020 7717 5461

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Wealth of natural light Five bedrooms Two bedrooms, bathroomstwo bathrooms First floor period conversion Garden High Patioceilings West facing terrace Off street parking Master Centralbedroom location with balcony

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Kensington Court, W8 £995 per week (charges apply)* A stunning and spacious two double bedroom apartment on the 2nd floor (with lift) of this beautiful mansion block just off Kensington High Street and moments from Hyde Park. With additional 3rd single room. EPC: D

Marloes Road, W8 £795 per week (charges apply)* A beautifully refurbished two bedroom apartment with hardwood floors throughout. The property is immaculately furnished and has direct access to a stunning roof terrace. EPC: F

Hamptons Kensington Office Lettings. 020 7717 5459 | Sales. 020 7937 9371

*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

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Hot Property: Hyde Park Gardens A beautifully presented four bedroom apartment

This Grade II listed four bedroom property boasts a south facingterrace with direct access to award-winning communal gardens. The hallway of this well-proportioned apartment opens into a magnificent reception room with high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling French windows leading onto a private terrace. The reception room connects to the kitchen/dining area via sliding doors; the bright kitchen provides a perfect place for entertaining friends and family with two walls of bespoke units and generous workspace.

The three floors of this apartment also benefit from a spacious master bedroom suite with wonderful views into the garden, a period fireplace and three dressing areas. There are three further bedroom suites; one comes complete with a small built-in kitchen, ideal for staff accommodation.

This exclusive W2 address is perfectly located for tranquil walks in Hyde Park, which is home to beautiful monuments and fun activities. Local

4, 2 Hyde Park Gardens, W2 ÂŁ12,500,000 (leasehold 120 years approximately)

transport links from Lancaster Gate and Marble Arch underground stations provide easy access to the West End and central shopping districts, and for national and international connections the Heathrow Express and network rail at Paddington mainline station are close by.

020 7871 5060 hydepark@knightfrank.com

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The Organ Factory, Swanscombe Road, Holland Park W11 A groovily redesigned factory with chameleon tendencies – it could still be anything that you want it to be...

This has been through a few manifestations since the organ producing years, and the current one uses the massive space to provide a funky modern home for either a big family or a couple who entertain extensively.

Two reception rooms Kitchen / dining room Master bedroom suite One further bedroom suite Three further bedrooms Two further bathrooms Gym Utility room Cloakroom Garden & outbuildings Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea 4,590 sq ft / 426.4 sq m EPC Rating Band D Guide Price ÂŁ5.7 million Freehold

Sole Agent hello@crayson.com T 020 7221 1117 10 Lambton Place London W11 2SH

Lancaster Road, Notting Hill W11 A big white stucco house on a faintly raffish street that retains all the charm that has made Notting Hill so popular.

There is a village-like quality to this (still) bohemian area, and the house hits the high notes in terms of comfort and space. Recently re-roofed, re-plumbed, re-everything-ed, you could walk straight in to this surprisingly big and well-conceived house.

Double reception room Kitchen / dining room / family room Master bedroom suite Three further bedrooms Two further bathrooms (one ensuite) Study / office Utility room Cloakroom Terrace Garden Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea 2,765 sq ft / 256.86 sq m EPC Rating Band D Guide Price ÂŁ4.25 million Freehold

Sole Agent hello@crayson.com T 020 7221 1117 10 Lambton Place London W11 2SH

Newton Road, Notting Hill W2 Beware imminent onset of chronic house envy – the top floor flat that every girl dreams of…

This flat really does have everything going for it. It’s on the top two floors of a white stucco Notting Hill house, there is a big open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room, which will be very cosy in the winter AND a lovely, un-spied-upon roof terrace, filled with cushions, that just cries out for a good book and glass of wine.

Reception room Kitchen / dining room Master bedroom suite One further bedroom Shower room Cloakroom / utility room Roof terrace City of Westminster 1,318 sq ft / 122.4 sq m EPC Rating Band D Guide Price ÂŁ2.3 million Leasehold (102 years remaining)

Sole Agent hello@crayson.com T 020 7221 1117 10 Lambton Place London W11 2SH

Summer Hot Properties 2014 Here are just some of the properties we’ve sold so far this year. For red hot prices. Exceeding all of our clients’ expectations.

To guide the perfect buyer to your door – or to get to the door of that perfect property – come to ours.

Blenheim Crescent, W11 £4,750,000

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Horbury Crescent, W11 £5,250,000

Hewer Street, W10 £3,500,000

Sutherland Place, W11 £6,000,000

Queensdale Road, W11 £2,500,000

Oxford Gardens, W10 £1,850,000

sold@crayson.com TT020 hello@crayson.com 0207221 72211117 1117 10 Lambton Place London W11 2SH

The Crayson Review Summer 2014 edition

Stamp duty

Buying in prime London The amount spent on property in prime central London has risen significantly this year.

Buyers have spent an average of £157.5 million per month in our area, 27% higher than at the same point a year ago.

Aside from the ongoing scarcity of stock within our market, there is relative parity between the proportion of properties sold (by type) and those currently on the market. Whilst not dramatically different, the market for flats with two or fewer bedrooms is the most undersupplied, accounting for 60% of sales so far this year, but just 53% of properties currently on the market. Buyers looking for houses or larger flats have more choice, with these properties making up almost half (47%) of available stock.

As we reported in our previous Market Intelligence Report, the strongest growth in values continues to be for homes at the lower end of the market (under £1 million) and those priced between £2 million and £5 million, with average values within these price bands having risen by 12.7% and 12.9% respectively. Prices per square foot for homes selling in excess of £5 million have plateaued this year. However, they are still achieving values which are 28% higher than they were three years ago.

The European Commission and many of the parties vying for the top spot at next year’s general election advocate further taxation on high value properties.

However, changes to stamp duty in recent years are already yielding significant amounts for the government’s coffers.

In our area of prime London, growth in values, rising transaction levels and the implementation of higher stamp duty land tax on homes sold for over £1 million, and subsequently £2 million have increased stamp duty receipts significantly.

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This flat really does have everything going for it. It’s on the top two floors of a white stucco Notting Hill house, there is a big open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room, which will be very cosy in the winter, AND a lovely, un-spied-upon roof terrace, filled with cushions, that just cries out for a good book and glass of wine. Guide price £2.3 million.

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Market update

This former factory has been through a few manifestations since the organ producing years, and the current one uses the massive space to provide a funky modern home for either a big family or a couple who entertain extensively. The formal downstairs drawing room has got salon-giving written all over it, and the upstairs games room has not changed much from its former incarnation as an art gallery. A huge amount of living space is on offer here. Guide price £5.7 million.

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2014, this had fallen to 166%.

Europe The most recent European Parliamentary elections saw a significant rise in seats for Eurosceptic and far-right parties. This was evident in the UK and in many of the larger mainland European countries.

A recent review of UK economic policy has angered many MPs, with Europe urging the UK government to re-assess taxation of the housing market. The European Commission has suggested the government implement higher taxes on high value homes, increase house building, re-assess Help to Buy and implement a comprehensive council tax revaluation.

Help to Buy continues to take a bashing from Europe and the opposition parties. However, the latest figures show that London, where prices are rising most rapidly, accounted for 13% of all loans for house purchases since March 2013 but just 6% of Help to Buy transactions. Despite the upper price threshold for Help to Buy of £600,000, there have been no Help to Buy equity loans completed in Kensington & Chelsea or Westminster since the scheme was launched 13 months ago.

UK

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6.8%

11.7%

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2.9%

1.2%

GDP forecast 2015

2.5%

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Source: Eurostat / IMF / ONS

Mortgage market Base rates have remained at a record low of 0.5% for over five years. Despite the UK economy continuing to improve, the Bank of England has said it is in no rush to increase rates. The Governor, Mark Carney has suggested the UK economy is edging closer to the point where rate rises would be needed. However, most analysts still expect that rates will not begin to rise until the first half of 2015.

In April, recommendations made in the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) were im-

plemented and there has been much speculation about what the impact will be on the housing market. New assessment criteria, which has actually been slowly introduced since the early part of the year, means that mortgage lenders will now look at a borrower’s ability to continue to meet their mortgage payments if rates rise. In conjunction with the new MMR guidelines, Lloyds Banking Group have also announced that for loans of over £500,000, they will now apply an income multiple limit of four.

The new rules do appear to be impacting the number of mortgage approvals nationally. Figures from the Bank of England suggest mortgage approvals have fallen for three consecutive months since January.

It is likely that the new lending rules will have less of an impact in prime areas of London, where high loan to value mortgages remain scarce. Indeed, Kensington & Chelsea remains one of the least mortgage reliant areas of the country. The value of outstanding mortgages within our area to0 £3.68 billion, just 1.6% of the total for tals Greater London.

Property News PRIME RESI provides us with a comprehensive monthly round-up of key news about the local luxury property market

King’s Road or World’s End? A new location is mooted for Chelsea’s Crossrail 2 Station: Last year’s public consultation into the route and options for Crossrail 2 (CX2) – the Chelsea-to-Hackney line – has thrown up a new option for the location of the Chelsea station.

The de facto position was that the station would be around the current fire station building on the King’s Road, but locals have pointed out that putting it further west would probably be more beneficial to a wider area. And so there’s been another consultation.

This latest consultation, which ran until 12 July, aimed to get more feedback on whether a King’s Road station (serving all the retail areas around the Chelsea Town Hall) or a Chelsea West station (serving World’s End, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, and providing more handy services for all the new property developments around Lots Road) would work better.

Crossrail 2 is likely to have a significant impact on house prices along its route; Carter Jonas has recently estimated that property values will rise by an average of 27–50%, with Chelsea in line for a 20–40% uplift but some areas seeing as much as 70%.

Property Politics NICK CRAYSON comments on the demands from politicians in the run up to the election

estate agents and the properties they market are being splashed all over the news and are running up those column inches. With an election looming, all the major political parties are jumping on the “tax the rich” bandwagon. After all, if taxing the wealthiest 100,000 in the country is going to win you the election, then surely it is a no-brainer!

To see off the Labour or Liberal Democrat mansion tax threat, the Conservatives are now considering various more sensible property taxes, including creating higher bands of council tax. Many owners of these “mansions” are desperate to know exactly what is going to happen after May of next year as this could drastically affect their financial life plan; with the range of proposals being bandied around it is impossible to predict. Even if one lays out the policies of the political parties, their proposals are still largely unformed and decisions on when and how they would be enforced are completely undecided. Then there is the possibility of yet another coalition government and the various combinations of these policies – all this makes any prediction even less likely.

Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, has been pouring cold water over the property market for some months and his attempts to cool the market show the problems he faces trying to fix a perceived

problem with a one-glove-fits-all policy. There are so many different kinds of property markets within the UK; how can one possibly create a single policy that will suit all? In various parts of London the market had already started cooling naturally after Easter; the heavy hand of extra regulation can often be clumsy in a market which naturally changes with the swings of supply and demand.

The point is that Central London is an extremely attractive place to invest and the buying base has expanded hugely in recent years. Before the banking crisis the level of bankers’ bonuses was the most important measure affecting demand; now we have demand from a much wider base, creating a more solid market.

It is hardly surprising that values have increased so much in the past few years. There is so much positive news in the UK at the moment; once the political fog disappears, the gold standard of London property will shine even more brightly. crayson.com

PROPERTY

PrimeQResi Journal of Prime Property

primeresi.com The Great British Super-Prime Takeover

Sales of £10 million-plus properties in London by area since 2013

London’s £10m+ map has been redrawn: “There are more British buyers in the superprime bracket than at any time since the collapse of Lehman Brothers,” says Knight Frank’s head of London residential research, Tom Bill, as the proportion of homegrown buyers of £10m+ properties breaches 50%. The agency tells us that 53% of £10m+ homes bought so far this year have gone to British buyers, compared to 36% in 2013; European buyers (including Brits) now account for over 75% of the super-prime market, compared to less than half last year. What’s more, the quantity of big deals is rising; 54% more £10m+ sales have gone through in the last 12 months compared to the preceding.

It’s not just the proportions that are shifting: “The super-prime property map of London is changing as the financial crisis starts to ease,” with traditionally golden postcodes losing out to upstarts around Marylebone and Hyde Park. Only a quarter (26%) of eight-figure deals have been within Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Belgravia so far this year, compared to over half (51%) in 2013. Price growth, meanwhile, has slowed a touch to 3.3% as those super-prime fringes play catch-up to golden prices.

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Prime London Price Plateau Prime Central London (PCL) values plateau as buyers apply the brakes: “The prime London markets have all become more price sensitive,” says Savills as an average price rise of just 1.1% was recorded in prime London in Q2, squashing the year-todate growth down to 4.9%; compare that to the 11.8% average recorded in 2013. A relentless series of changes to stamp duty and the wider tax regime “have left some prime London markets looking fully valued,” while the spectre of interest rate rises seems to be spooking many prospective buyers, even in the capital’s more equity-rich enclaves. As a result, the agency is predicting a price plateau in those areas, like the Royal Borough, which have seen the steepest growth in recent months.

This plateau is already affecting the heart of prime London: growth in the traditional golden postcodes slowed to just 2.5% in the first six months of 2014, managing just a measly 0.4% in Q2; Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Belgravia and Chelsea have all recorded quarterly growth of no more than 1%. Transaction levels, meanwhile, have tumbled by 17% year-on-year in PCL, according to W.A.Ellis, as “a more cautious story is emerging” in the capital.

Market Comment Why Kensington?

Elena Dimova, managing director of CENTURY 21 Sophia Elena, is swept away by the history and elegance of the Royal Borough

Kensington is in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; it is a world of past, present and future kings, queens, princes and princesses. From Kensington Palace and Kensington Gardens to the opulent architecture, world-famous monuments and museums, the area combines hundreds of years of tradition with modern day sophistication. The fashionable restaurants, chic cafés and quaint delis attract locals and visitors alike.

These days the area is home to many families attracted by excellent schools, busy professionals drawn by the superb amenities and well-known international celebrities who just want to be part of it all. Kensington is surrounded by leafy Holland Park, bohemian Notting Hill, bustling South Kensington and the shopping paradise that is Knightsbridge.

The region is flourishing as the UK economy continues to improve and local demand is healthy.

Undoubtedly, the bulk of the demand is from overseas

Even those who do not have immediate ties are attracted by the character of the city buyers looking to protect their wealth in London property; it’s almost like having a “safe deposit box”.

The cultural synergies are many; some of the buyers may have attended British universities, and some of them aspire for their children to go to school in the UK. Many will have worked at one point in London and the majority would certainly have friends here. Even those who do not have immediate ties are attracted by the cosmopolitan and welcoming character of the city, the established and protected property rights and the wellfunctioning rental market. The latest Nationwide House Price Index shows London Q2 2014 prices up 24.5 per cent compared to twelve months earlier, a testament to the performance of the market.

If you want to own property in London, Kensington is the epitome of tradition and modernity, the essence of old and new, and where the magnificence of the Victorian golden age and exquisite cutting-edge contemporary interior design convene.

CENTURY 21 Sophia Elena, 10 Clarendon Road, W11 3AA 020 7229 1414; century21uk.com

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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

Moncorvo Close SW7 ÂŁ8,600,000 Moncorvo Close is a highly sought after development located in the heart of Knightsbridge. The four-bedroom house is arranged over four floors, offering well planned accommodation extending to approximately 3,089 square feet. The property is located on the preferred terrace facing the communal garden, to which it has direct access from its own private garden. The house also benefits from off street parking for two cars and an integral garage.

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Palace Gardens Terrace W8 £7,000,000 This is a magnificent stucco fronted house offering beautiful aspects on a sought after residential road. Located in the Cherry Trees Conservation area, in what is considered to be one of Kensington’s prettiest streets, this Victorian house provides over 3,320 sqft of accommodation and a large garden. The house has been in the same family for over 45 years and is now in need of updating, the house offers great potential for a purchaser to re-design and refurbish in their own style. Freehold. Joint Sole Agent.

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Abingdon Road W8 ÂŁ4,750,000 This is rare opportunity to acquire a charming four-bedroom Victorian terraced house with amazing views of the rear gardens of Scarsdale Villas. The accommodation includes two reception rooms, a kitchen/dining room leading out to a terrace, two bathrooms and four double bedrooms, one of which leads out to the private garden. Abingdon Road is an attractive and quiet cherry tree lined street, which runs south from Kensington High Street. Freehold. EPC=D. Joint Sole Agent.

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Lonsdale Road W11 ÂŁ4,250,000 Having integrated a floor of the neighbouring property this beautifully refurbished, central Notting Hill house now offers exceptional lateral space. Both the formal and informal reception space benefits from excellent aspects with great natural light. The generous bedroom accommodation includes a fabulous master suite, a guest suite (with an independent entrance) and two further double bedrooms served by a large bathroom. A courtyard garden, roof terrace and spectacular roof garden complete this house. Freehold. Sole Agents.

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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

Halsey Street SW3 ÂŁ3,500,000 This magnificent family home is presented in excellent condition throughout and features a stunning Underwood kitchen leading through to a bright dining room. Following the stairs down to the lower ground floor, there is a study with doors leading out to the garden, a large double bedroom with en suite bathroom, utility room and a storage vault. The upper floors provide a further double reception room, a master bedroom suite and a further two double bedrooms. Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.

CHELSEA: 020 7591 5570 sales.chs@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Kensington Park Mews W11 ÂŁ2,350,000 Tucked away in a sought after gated development this superb property offers stunning accommodation flooded with natural light. The superb mews house boasts two double bedrooms, a utility room and a bathroom on the ground floor. The first floor offers fabulous entertaining space including a generous reception room leading into a dining room and a separate fitted kitchen. The master bedroom, which provides access to a terrace, is situated on the top floor along with a bathroom. Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.

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Holland Park Mansions W14 ÂŁ2,999,950 Located in an immaculate red brick mansion building overlooking Holland Park Lawn Tennis club, this magnificent threebedroom lateral apartment is finished to a very high standard throughout. The accommodation comprises a large reception/ dining room, a separate kitchen and a playroom. Holland Park Gardens is located moments from Holland Park Avenue with its fantastic array of local amenities. Leasehold. EPC=E. Joint Sole Agent.

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Stoneleigh Street W11 ÂŁ2,695,000 This bright and well proportioned four-bedroom period house, boasting an attractive garden, is located just moments from Clarendon Cross. Currently configured with an independent lower ground floor, one-bedroom apartment, this versatile house offers bright, open plan entertaining space with a large double reception room leading to a fabulous kitchen/dining room offering lovely views over the garden. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

HOLLAND PARK: 020 7605 6890 sales.hol@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Melbourne House SW5 ÂŁ2,000,000 This stunning two-bedroom apartment is set on the first floor of an imposing white stucco fronted Victorian building close to vibrant Gloucester Road. The building is the only one of its kind that enables all residents to have direct access into the beautiful Courtfield Gardens from the rear of the building. Collingham Road is a very prevalent address in SW5 as it is moments from the great amenities that Gloucester Road, Earls Court and Old Brompton Road have to offer. Share of Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.

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Highlever Road W10 ÂŁ1,825,000 This beautifully designed Edwardian property provides great space and huge amounts of natural light. The accommodation includes a stunning open plan kitchen/reception room with impressive sliding glass doors leading out to a mature garden, a superb master bedroom with en suite shower room, a well designed loft conversion with a large double bedroom and bathroom, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Freehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents.

NORTH KENSINGTON: 0207313 8350 sales.nkn@marshandparsons.co.uk

CAMPDEN STREET, W8 ÂŁ1,695,000 Leasehold A beautifully presented two bedroom maisonette (83 sq. m/ 896 sq. ft) situated on the second and third floors of a modern portered block. The property has two roof terraces with amazing views over the roof tops of Kensington and beyond.

Entrance Hall | Kitchen/Dining/Reception Room | Master Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room | Further Bedroom | Bathroom | Two Roof Terraces | EPC: E

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winkworth.co.uk/kensington 020 7727 1500 kensington@winkworth.co.uk

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ADDISON CRESCENT, W14 ÂŁ1,675,000 Leasehold A beautifully presented three bedroom flat (118 sq. m/ 1280 sq. ft) situated on the second floor of a grand double fronted semi-detached Victorian villa. The property has its front door on the first floor. The attractive staircase leads up to the main accommodation. The flat has access to a charming rear garden with mature plants and flower beds.

First Floor Entrance | Kitchen | Reception/Dining Room | Master Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room | Two Further Double Bedrooms | Further Bathroom | Access to the Shared Rear Garden | EPC: E

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Pembridge Square, W2 ÂŁ2,495,000 Share of Freehold A particularly fine lateral apartment with expansive living space almost 40 feet in length, perfect for entertaining, featuring over 400sqft of decked roof terrace and all in this fantastic position - spanning an imposing double fronted villa, on a beautiful garden square right behind Notting Hill Gate.

Share of Freehold | Three Bedrooms | One Reception | Two Bathrooms | Roof Terrace | Communal Gardens

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Monmouth Road, W2 ÂŁ1,995,000 Share of Freehold An extremely attractive three bedroom maisonette on this peaceful yet central cul de sac.

3 Bedrooms, 1 Reception, 2 Bathrooms, Roof Terrace, 1150 Approx Sq ft, EPC Rating E

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DONNE PLACE, SW3 ÂŁ3,500,000 STC FREEHOLD A two storey house located on this enchanting street in the heart of Brompton Cross, with huge development potential. The property is located in a premium position within this sought-after street, which is a no-through road. This is an unusual opportunity to acquire a Freehold house benefiting from RBKC planning consent (PP/13/07416) for the comprehensive refurbishment and development of the property to provide living accommodation in excess of 3,000 square feet.

Development Plot | Private Street Entrance | Reception Room | Kitchen | Study/Bedroom 3 | Double Bedroom | Single Bedroom | Study Area | Family Bathroom | Roof Terrace | Patio Garden | Qualification For RBKC Parking Permits | EPC E

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PRINCES GATE MEWS, SW7 £1,200 PER WEEK A beautiful four bedroom house in a quiet cobbled mews with a private garage. The accommodation comprises: Ground Floor: A good sized reception with wooden flooring and fireplace, a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, a guest cloakroom and good storage. First floor: Two good sized double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes and spacious en-suite bathrooms. Second floor: Two more double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The house benefits from a private garage and peaceful location off Exhibition Road. It is a short distance from South Kensington underground station, the Lycée français Charles de Gaulle and Imperial College.

Long Let | Period Mews House | Reception Room | Four Bedrooms | Three Bathrooms | Cloakroom | Balcony | Private Garage | EPC E | 1,511 Sq Ft

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Queen’s Gate Gardens, SW7 £1,500 per week Unfurnished A beautifully refurbished and arranged two bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the second floor (with lift) which spans 1,080 sq/ft (100 sq/m). Located in a purpose built block that has retained the period façade; 36 - 38 Queens Gate Gardens is one of the most sought after buildings on the square and further benefits from a resident caretaker. The property is available from the 14th July 2014 on an unfurnished basis.

Two Bedroom Flat | One Reception Room | Two Bathrooms | Unfurnished | 2nd Floor (with lift) | Access to Communal Gardens | Applicant Fees Applicable

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winkworth.co.uk/south-kensington 020 7373 5052 southkensington@winkworth.co.uk

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Draycott Place, SW3 855 SQ.FT / 82.2 SQ.M

A most charming 2 bedroom flat situated on the 3rd floor of an impressive red brick period building close to Sloane Square. Entered from the 2nd floor and briefly comprising of a reception/dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom and a separate W. C.

Price: ÂŁ1,680,000 L/H plus Share of Freehold sales@dominiclondon.com

Palace Gate, W8 A magnificent two bedroom, two bathroom flat situated on the first floor (with lift) of a superb red brick period building. Just two minutes walk from Kensington Gardens the flat has been recently redecorated and has high ceilings throughout.

Price: ÂŁ1200 per week Unfurnished lettings@dominiclondon.com 38 Gloucester Road, SW7

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ST LUKES MEWS, W11 ÂŁ3,000,000 Freehold

An extraordinary mews house stunningly refurbished by architects Fossey Arora.

A very clever, versatile design enabling superb living space plus a large roof terrace. With quite brilliant interior design throughout, this luxurious home is situated in one of Notting Hill’s most iconic addresses. epc = d -

Large open-plan reception room Second reception room/snug Stunning master bedroom suite Two additional bedrooms Roof terrace Approx 139.4 sq m (1,500 sq ft)

Domus Nova Notting Hill 17 Kensington Park Road W11 020 7727 1717 nottinghill@domusnova.com

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HEWER STREET, W10 ÂŁ3,500,000 Freehold

A magnificent live/work studio home forming part of an old Victorian dairy premises, designed by architect Theo Otten.

Featuring a vast triple-house studio space with galleries, poured concrete floors, crittall doors and crisp finishes throughout. Minimalist at heart, this unique home exudes volume and designer style. epc = c -

Triple-height studio space Galleries + glass canopied ceiling Architect-designed kitchen Two bedroom suites Peaceful cul-de-sac location Approx 191.23 sq m (2,058 sq ft)

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HYDE PARK GARDENS, W2 ÂŁ12,500,000 Leasehold

A spectacular example of grandeur and wonderful living space, with each floor connected by a wrought-iron staircase.

Arranged over three floors with access to a private terrace and award-winning communal gardens, this classic apartment is arguably one of the finest properties at this prestigious address. epc = g -

Grand reception room Contemporary kitchen Private terrace Direct access to communal gardens Four bedrooms Approx 331 sq m (3,566 sq ft)

Domus Nova Notting Hill 17 Kensington Park Road W11 020 7727 1717 nottinghill@domusnova.com

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HALL ROAD, NW8 ÂŁ2,695,000 Leasehold

Quite simply an awe-inspiring, twobedroom penthouse apartment with secure underground parking and 24 hour concierge.

During the past decade, this impressive block that was once an old telephone exchange has been redesigned and developed by world-renowned residential and hotel company, Yoo. epc = e -

Vast top-floor reception room Dining area Boffi kitchen Luxurious master bedroom Private balcony Approx 181 sq m (1,952 sq ft)

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CLANRICARDE GARDENS, W2 £1,700 per week – admin fees apply* Long let A superb second-floor, lateral apartment that has been luxuriously refurbished on the doorstep of Kensington Gardens.

This tasteful and eclectically designed property is located in the heart of Notting Hill, moments from Notting Hill Gate Underground station. epc = d *

Two reception rooms Fully fitted kitchen Four bedrooms Two bathrooms Contemporary + spacious Approx 167 sq m (1,797 sq ft) domusnova.com/administrationfees

Domus Nova Notting Hill 17 Kensington Park Road W11 020 7727 1717 nottinghill@domusnova.com

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£1,150 per week – admin fees apply* Long let A spectacularly unique and spacious threebedroom garden apartment situated on leafy Oxford Gardens.

Set behind a traditional façade with a private entrance, the property is conveniently located for all that Notting Hill and North Kensington have to offer. epc = c *

Fantastic open-plan living space Three bedrooms Two bathrooms Stunning garden featuring a summer house Modern finish throughout Approx 107.56 sq m (1,158 sq ft) domusnova.com/administrationfees

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Kings Road

Chelsea SW3

A beautifully bright, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house situated in this exclusive, residents only private square. The house features a 24 ft x 15 ft reception room, double height conservatory & front & rear gardens. The property is located in The Porticos & is situated just off the Kings Road & therefore ideally situated for the bars, shops & restaurants of the area.

EPC rating TBC

ÂŁ3,500,000 freehold

Chelsea

020 7594 4740 sales.chelsea@chestertons.com

Elm Park Road

Chelsea SW3

Superbly positioned with views straight down Elm Park Gardens, this immaculately presented 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, split level ground & lower ground floor apartment is finished in a contemporary style. It further benefits from high ceilings, oak floors & a recently extended lease.

Elm Park Road is a classic Chelsea street, located in between the Kings Road & Fulham Road.

Nearby underground stations include Gloucester Road & South Kensington (Circle, District & Piccadilly lines.)

EPC rating C

ÂŁ1,600,000 leasehold

Chelsea

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West Cromwell Road

London SW5

An exceptional & newly refurbished 2 double bedroom raised ground floor period apartment. This impressive lateral property benefits from high ceilings, superb living space, under floor heating in both bathrooms, dressing room & kitchen along with direct access to a remarkable private garden to the rear of the building. Both double bedrooms are quietly positioned with views overlooking the garden & the property features an incredibly grand, bright & well proportioned south facing reception room.

EPC rating C

ÂŁ1,895,000 share of freehold

Kensington

020 7937 7244 sales.kensington@chestertons.com

Lexham Gardens

Kensington W8

A spectacular 1st floor apartment presented in immaculate condition throughout, benefitting from a lovely south facing terrace. The property features a bright south facing reception room & open plan kitchen with parquet flooring & ornate cornicing. There are 2 double bedrooms, the master with an en-suite shower room & walk in wardrobe, a 2nd bedroom & family bathroom.

Further benefits include an in built Sonos system & NEST which can be fully controlled remotely.

EPC rating D

ÂŁ1,750,000 share of freehold

Kensington

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Portland Road

Notting Hill W11 ÂŁ5,999,950 freehold

Located on one of the finest streets in Holland Park, a beautiful & grand 4 bedroom, 2 reception, 3 bathroom period house, bursting with character & charm.

EPC rating F

St. Stephens Gardens

Notting Hill W2 ÂŁ1,200,000

A bright & spacious 1 bedroom apartment, situated on the raised ground floor of this impressive period building. Renovated to a high standard, the property is ideal for entertaining.

EPC rating D

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Battersea Park

A well-presented lateral apartment on the third floor of this popular South Kensington Mansion block. The flat offers spacious accommodation throughout whilst benefiting from access to communal gardens and the tennis courts.

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Southfields & Earlsfield

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, Shower room, Reception room, Dining room, Kitchen, Porter, Basement storage, EPC: D.

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A stunning flat, designed by Pygmalion Interiors, with a circa 63 ft. garden on a prime Chelsea street. At the end of the garden there is a triple aspect studio room with electricity and the possibility for plumbing.

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Kensington Gate

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Conservatory/dining room, Kitchen, Garden, Terrace, EPC: C.

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Balham Chelsea

Battersea Fulham

This fantastic apartment, spread over 1,572 sq.ft, is situated on the quiet and desirable Queens Gate Gardens. The property has the benefit of a private entrance and access to stunning communal gardens.

3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Dining area, Kitchen, Cloakroom, Storage, EPC: D.

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Fulham

A south-facing lateral conversion extending to just under 3,000 sq.ft. has been modernised to an exceptionally high standard throughout. The impressive property benefits from generously proportioned rooms and high ceilings.

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Kensington

Kensington Gate

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Battersea

Battersea Park

An impressive period conversion, first floor flat with wonderful high ceilings, plenty of natural light and space throughout. The property benefits from French doors in the master bedroom and reception room that lead on to a balcony and terrace.

Clapham

East Putney

Southfields & Earlsfield

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Large reception room, Open-plan kitchen, Balcony, EPC: G.

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020 7087 5696

jll.co.uk/residential kensington.sales@eu.jll.com 387 Kensington High Street, W14 8QA

Octavia House, Imperial Wharf, SW6 £1,300,000

Located in one of the most sought after locations on the north bank of the River Thames, adjacent to Chelsea Harbour, this delightful apartment is situated within the much sought after development, Imperial Wharf. With all the mod-cons needed for a relaxed lifestyle, this apartment boasts a superbly integrated kitchen and good size bedrooms with a spacious living room along with ample outdoor space. Imperial Wharf is one of London’s premier riverside addresses. A host of fine shops, bars and restaurants are on the doorstep giving residents and visitors alike an even greater variety of choice.

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Wolfe House, W14 £13,000,000

This one of a kind penthouse situated over two floors, has been modified to include a kitchen separated from the living room by a beautifully constructed glass partition that allows the natural light to flow throughout providing stunning views from all angles. This new development by St Edward Homes situated within the prestigious Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are set around a courtyard garden, further benefitting from a private swimming pool, spa, cinema and business suite.

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5 bed, 5 bath Full use of the spa, cinema and swimming pool facilities 4 secure underground parking spaces 24hr concierge provided by Harrods Energy Efficiency Rating Band C

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jll.co.uk/residential kensington.lets@eu.jll.com 387 Kensington High Street, W14 8QA

Compass House, SW6 £450 Per Week

Fantastic waterside development located just off Kings’ Road adjacent to Chelsea Harbour on the north side of the River Thames. Exceptional specification with a high end modern kitchen, luxurious bathroom and a spacious light bedroom.

Excellent transport links with Imperial Wharf station only moments away.

Tenant agency fees: £240 administration fee per property, £48 referencing fee per Tenant / Guarantor.

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Charles House, W14 £950 PER WEEK

Luxury apartment in the prestigious new development, 375 Kensington High Street. This spacious apartment set in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, offers unparalleled standard of living and convenience. Moments’ walk to Kensington Olympia Overground and the District Line. London’s most famous shopping destinations nearby including Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Sloane Street, Kensington Church Street. Close to open spaces including Kensington Gardens and Holland Park.

Tenant agency fees: £240 administration fee per property, £48 referencing fee per Tenant / Guarantor.

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2 bed, 10th floor apartment Bespoke kitchen with Miele appliances and granite work tops Villeroy & Boch fitted bathroom and Bornbracht fixtures and fittings Full use of spa, gym and swimming pool facilities Harrods 24hr security and concierge Available for immediate occupation Includes secure underground car parking Energy Efficiency Rating Band B.

Pont Street, Knightsbridge SW1 • 2 Bedrooms

• Utility room

• 1 Bathroom (en suite)

• Garden

• 1 Shower room (en suite)

• Caretaker

• Reception room

• Approx. 1,250 sq ft (116 sq m)

• Kitchen

• EPC rating: current (C) potential (C)

“ An immaculately presented and light south facing garden flat”

Guide price £1,975,000 Leasehold with 995 years remaining

For more information call Tim des Forges on 020 7306 1610 or email tdf@waellis.com

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“A secure low-built townhouse, superbly located within the prestigious Belgravia Place development behind Sloane Square”

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For more information call Giles Cook on 020 7306 1620 or email gcook@waellis.com JSA Strutt & Parker 020 7235 9959

W.A.Ellis LLP 174 Brompton Road London SW3 1HP

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Royal Avenue, Chelsea SW3 • 5 Double bedrooms

• Fully fitted kitchen

• 4 Bathrooms

• Roof terrace

• Guest cloakroom

• Approx. 2,960 sq ft (275 sq m)

• 3 Reception rooms

• EPC rating: current (E) potential (D)

“ An outstanding family house in this prime location with excellent living and entertaining space”

£3,750 per week Unfurnished

For more information call Charlie Woods on 020 7306 1630 or email cwoods@waellis.com

W.A.Ellis LLP 174 Brompton Road London SW3 1HP

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W.A.Ellis will make an initial one-off tenancy agreement charge of £240 per tenancy plus £60 referencing charge per tenant. A minimum of six weeks’ rent will be required for all properties. For further details of our services and charges please visit waellis.com

Gordon Place, Kensington W8 • 3 Double bedrooms

• Kitchen/dining room

• 2 Bathrooms

• Garden & terrace

• Guest cloakroom

• Approx. 1,276 sq ft (118 sq m)

• Reception room

• EPC rating: current (D) potential (C)

“ A charming house situated in this quiet street in the heart of Kensington.”

£2,000 per week Unfurnished

For more information call Lucy Morton on 020 7306 1630 or email lmorton@waellis.com

W.A.Ellis LLP 174 Brompton Road London SW3 1HP

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W.A.Ellis will make an initial one-off tenancy agreement charge of £240 per tenancy plus £60 referencing charge per tenant. A minimum of six weeks’ rent will be required for all properties. For further details of our services and charges please visit waellis.com

CHEYNE WALK, CHELSEA SW3 A well-proportioned two bedroom apartment quietly located on the first floor (with lift) of a popular Chelsea mansion block. The accommodation comprises a bright reception room, separate kitchen, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. This south-west facing apartment benefits from 24-hour porterage and close proximity to the shops and restaurants of the Kings Road, as well as the River Thames. EPC rating D.

Leasehold: approximately 69 years remaining Guide Price: ÂŁ1,800,000 020 7225 5911 andrew.gunnforbes@harrodsestates.com

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 HALL MANSIONS, KENSINGTON GORE SW7 A stunning three bedroom apartment (with lift) featuring charming period features, ceiling heights of 11ft throughout and a south facing balcony with direct views over The Royal Albert Hall. This well-proportioned property (1,575 sq ft / 146 sq m) has been refurbished to a high standard and comprises reception room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, spacious master bedroom with a marble tiled en-suite bathroom, two additional bedrooms and guest cloakroom. The apartment is situated in a secure portered building, seconds from Hyde Park and moments from the many fashionable shops and restaurants of Kensington High street and Knightsbridge.

Guide Price: ÂŁ3,750,000 020 7225 6509 nicholas.shaw@harrodsestates.com

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

The Tower, Vauxhall, SW8 A truly stunning selection of bright, two bedroom apartments situated on the 29th floor of this brand new, riverside development. The Tower offers superb amenities to residents, with a luxury gym and spa, cinema, lounge, meeting rooms, swimming pool with river views, 24 hour porter and concierge services and underground parking. The properties are immaculately presented and offer spacious accommodation including open plan reception room, a beautiful kitchen with a wine cooler, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, second double bedroom and further luxury bathroom with separate shower. In addition the apartment benefits from remarkable floor to ceiling windows as well as under floor heating. Both are available for long term lets on a furnished or unfurnished basis. EPC Rating B. Price Per Week: £1,500 Plus property fees: £180 Admin & £180 Checkout.

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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

The Tower, Vauxhall, SW8 A stunning interior designed apartment on the 31st floor of this luxurious new riverside development. The accommodation of approx. 1199 sq ft comprises open plan kitchen / reception room, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, second double bedroom and shower room. The building facilities offer excellent standards of security and privacy with a 24 hour Harrods concierge, valet parking, residents' spa, swimming pool and gym, as well as business centre, cinema room plus private meeting / dining room with adjoining catering kitchen.

The tenant will also have an underground parking space, and Vauxhall tube station is within easy walking distance.

Available immediately for long term lets on a furnished basis. EPC Rating B.

Price Per Week: £1,400 Plus property fees: £180 Admin & £180 Checkout.

References: £42 per person* *http://www.harrodsestates.com/tenants

020 7225 5881 candice.fletcher@harrodsestates.com

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REASONS TO CHOOSE WILFORDS No.12 COMFORT

Relax, you’re in safe hands

Wilfords people are the best at what they do. If the ‘inevitable’ happens, we’ll be there to man the fort. Broken chains, financial ‘fall-throughs’, a tricky tenant or gazundering, we’ve seen it all and know how to best manage and deal with it, giving you comfort and peace of mind that you’re in safe hands.

We believe that at every step, finding, selling or renting your property should be a hassle-free, smooth and enjoyable process.

+44 (0)20 7361 0400 • info@wilfords.com • wilfords.com

LEXHAM GARDENS – W8 Guide Price £2.95M 2067 SQ FT / 192 SQ M / 4 BEDROOMS / LEASEHOLD (250 YEARS) / ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON & CHELSEA

A spectacular and stylish four bedroom duplex apartment with wonderful views, large roof terrace and access to communal gardens.

LOWER ADDISON GARDENS – W14 Guide Price £1,295,000 979 SQ FT / 91 SQ M / 2 BEDROOMS / SHARE OF FREEHOLD / ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON & CHELSEA

A beautifully presented two bedroom apartment with it’s own private entrance, a pretty patio garden at the rear with direct access into Addison gardens, one of the largest and most beautiful communal gardens in London.

+44 (0)20 7361 0400 • info@wilfords.com • wilfords.com

FINBOROUGH ROAD, KENSINGTON, SW10

£725,000 LEASEHOLD • TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS • FIRST FLOOR • CONVENIENT LOCATION •

• WOOD FLOORING • VICTORIAN TERRACED HOUSE • EPC C • CHELSEA OFFICE 2 Cale Street, London SW3 3QU +44 (0)20 7581 5011 chelseaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk henryandjames.co.uk

CADOGAN GARDENS, CHELSEA, SW3

£8,500 PER WEEK • NINE BEDROOMS • ROOF TERRACE • AIR CONDITIONING • WIRELESS

SOUND SYSTEM • FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED • ACCESS TO COMMUNAL GARDENS • EPC F • CHELSEA OFFICE 2 Cale Street, London, SW3 3QU +44 (0)20 7581 5011 chelseaoffice@henryandjames.co.uk henryandjames.co.uk

Princes Gate, Kensington, SW7 A well presented 4th floor apartment situated within a stucco fronted period building with resident porter and lift. The flat offers superb views from the reception/dining room, has 2 bedrooms, a fitted kitchen and bathroom. This property would make an ideal pied a terre.

Long leasehold.

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Kensington Court, Kensington, W8 A 3 double bedroom lateral apartment refurbished to a high standard, on the 2nd floor of a period mansion block with a lift. Impressive rooms with high ceilings, underfloor heating in hallway, reception and shower room. New 999 year lease available July 2014.

EPC Rating C.

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2 bedrooms | open plan reception and kitchen | bathroom | first floor | high ceilings | fireplace | Epc F

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DE VERE GARDENS KENSINGTON W8

ÂŁ3,750,000 freehold

3 bedrooms | double reception | poggenpohl kitchen | 2 bathrooms | balconies | views | high ceilings | Epc C

10 Clarendon Road London W11 3AA

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Hogarths EARLS COURT SQUARE SW5

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£2,450,000

NEVERN PLACE SW5 • Two beds • Large private garden • Share of freehold

£1,095,000 £1,635,000

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Top Tips for Letting Josh Lewis, Lettings Manager at Hogarths, provides an insight into the summer market and how best to get a return on your investment

SW5 is on the rise, summer is here and rental prices are increasing. Historically, August and September are the best months of the year to secure a tenant at the optimum price with the market being driven by international relocations and overseas students beginning their studies. Here at Hogarths, we have placed applicants from a number of blue chip firms such as L’Oreal, BNP Paribas and Universal Music in recent weeks.

This period is the perfect time to get the highest return on your investment. However, proceeding with caution is always the best way. While prices are on the increase, so is the supply – we have seen tough competition between landlords throughout the year and the summer will be no different. So, how do you make your property stand out from your competitors?

(particularly online); get the price wrong and you run the risk of the property slipping down the listings and into online Siberia.

Be presentable Make sure your property is in tip-top condition; a lick of paint throughout may really make a difference when a potential tenant walks through the door.

Remember that they will view six to seven properties on average (and many more online) before making a decision, so you really want yours to stand out.

Be flexible Your property is your crown jewel, and rightly so, but it may not necessarily be to everyone’s taste. With this in mind, if you have not yet secured a tenant, take a more objective point of view and listen to the feedback applicants are giving. Making a few changes, whether it’s slightly reducing the price or tidying up the garden, may make all the difference in renting your property.

Be wary of unrealistic prices

Keeping these tips in mind will help you find a suitable tenant at a great price. If in doubt, the experienced team at Hogarths is well-placed to advise on the best course of action for your property. We have operated in the area for over 40 years and are registered with ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents), so you know your property is in good hands.

While you do want to achieve the best price possible, you do not want to be left in limbo with an ever increasing void period. The first two weeks of marketing are when your property has maximum impact on the market

Hogarths, 16b Hogarth Place, Earls Court, SW5 0QT; 020 7373 5222 hogarthestates.co.uk

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Rise to the Top Hannah Lemon meets Mark Dorman and Matt Tack, the two partners of Strutt & Parker’s London residential development and investment department, to see what it takes to build an entire team from scratch in a challenging market

Matt Tack and Mark Dorman; Photography: Sarel Jansen

The majority of gambles don’t pay off, but for Mark Dorman and Matt Tack, Lady Luck seems to have been on their side. After spending seven years at Savills in the London development team, Mark made the move to Strutt & Parker to start up a residential development department – three weeks later, Lehman Brothers collapsed. “When I arrived at Strutt & Parker, people took one look at me and said: ‘Good luck!’” It seems alright to laugh about it now but it must have been quite daunting. “Actually, the market came back relatively quickly,” says Mark. “By the end of 2009, it was stable again.” A year and a bit later, Matt followed (after eight years at Hamptons International) and the two have since developed the department into a very successful business.

“At the beginning, we were fortunate that we did some fantastic land deals,” says Matt. “We provided developers with some good opportunities, which then put us in a good place in the market.” Since then, over the last five years, Mark and Matt have worked with developers to amass a remarkable total sales value of £4.5 billion across 20 schemes. With 2000 units in their portfolio, it is incredible to think that there is only a team of 20 running the ship.

The team has also ventured overseas, marketing some of its developments in Singapore and Hong Kong where there has been a longlasting buzz of activity. “Overseas investors are attracted to the convenience of it all; they can lock it up and leave it,” says Mark. “Most developments in the prime London market have secure car parking and sophisticated concierge services.” This interest from overseas buyers has had an impact on marketing and has allowed Strutt & Parker to successfully launch products abroad before they launch in London.

Strutt & Parker is now seeing changes in the domestic market, which is making the distribution of sales more evenly spread. “The UK market has made a comeback over the last few months,” explains Matt. “People are being paid bonuses again and investors are encouraged by the economy.

We are now successfully marketing into the UK, although there is still strong demand from Hong Kong and Singapore.” In light of this new climate, the press has latched on to developers’ bias towards overseas investors, even though it has been common practice to sell abroad for several decades

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because that’s where many of the buyers were. “A lot of developers are now being encouraged to sign up to the Mayor’s Concordat agreement,” Mark explains, “which means you have to launch the development here first and then abroad. Developers are now looking at an overseas launch as complementary to a UK launch.” The small team they work with will continue to market abroad but only if the projects are right. “We are probably in Asia five or six times a year on average,” says Matt.

The department picks and chooses projects carefully according to what will suit its expertise and knowledge base, which is why the team mainly works in the centre of London. “With a small team and to remain true to our brand (which is at the higher end), we keep focused on zones one and two,” says Mark. In these areas, the team provides a consultancy service for high-profile developers on some of London’s most exciting projects. Their department provides expert advice for a range of developers that includes buying and selling land, working up the right planning application, advising on design, and marketing and selling the final product. Although entirely different to where they first started as estate agents, the long-term investment

The Pick of the Projects It has been more than five years since Strutt & Parker’s London residential development and investment department was first established. Here we compile a list of its top instructions in conjunction with some of the world’s leading developers 55 Victoria Street, SW1 Alchemi Group 57 loft-style apartments and penthouses Prices from £1.5 million

One Kensington Gardens, W8 De Vere Estates Ltd 97 private residences Price on application

“When you work with a residential developer, they are your client for your entire career” of development is rewarding. “The difference is that when you are an estate agent, clients buying a secondhand house are your clients for two months,” says Mark, “whereas, when you work with a developer they are your client for your entire career.”

In particular, they provide advice on how to work within different boroughs. “If you are a developer and want to develop 50 flats in Westminster and Camden, the processes you have to go through are totally different,” says Mark. “The two councils will have different policies on design, affordable housing, contribution to local infrastructure and the planning process. It can be quite frustrating for developers.” But that’s where their team steps in. The staff knows the ins and outs of each borough and what to expect regarding affordable housing, such as if developers have to place the social housing within the development, build a site elsewhere or pay the local authority in lieu of what needs to be built. Different boroughs will want different per cents of the total amount of housing, which is a complicated process, especially if the borough then changes political hands halfway through a project.

“We have specialists who provide advice on that sort of viability,” says Matt.

“We will build a case on behalf of the developer on why the land should be of a certain value, so it’s feasible for the project.”

Do they feel their success on these projects will continue? “In my opinion, there are two risks,” states Mark. “Politics and interest rates. When it comes to the elections it’s all going to be about housing in London, overseas investors, mansion tax and investment taxes.” Even with this on the horizon though the pair have confidence. “I can see continued growth over the next five years regardless because London will continue to be a safe haven for property investment for both domestic and international buyers,” says Matt.

The Hempel Collection, W2 Amazon Property with British Land 12 lateral apartments and 3 townhouses Prices from £2.3 million

Kings Gate, SW1 Land Securities 100 apartments and penthouses Prices from £3.3 million

St James’s House, SW1 Caraeno and The Carlyle Group 8 superior residences Price on application

The Landau, SW6 Mount Anvil and Affinity Sutton 89 apartments Price on application Great Minster House, SW1 Barratt London 61 luxurious apartments Prices from £975,000 Bolton Studios, SW10 Grantham and Realstar Group 29 apartments Prices from £1.35 million

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Hans Place, Knightsbridge SW1

On the second floor of a handsome red brick period building, the flat has spacious and well arranged accommodation of over 1,200 sqft.

£3,250,000 Share of Freehold

1,219 sq ft (113.2 sq m) EPC Rating D Entrance hall | Reception room | Kitchen | Master bedroom with en-suite shower room | Guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom

Queen’s Gate Gardens, South Kensington SW7

A wonderfully elegant two double bedroom apartment with great volume and the rare benefit of its own front door and 25’ terrace in a beautiful garden square.

1,276 sq ft (118.5 sq m) Own front door | Hall | Reception room | Kitchen | Master bedroom suite| Second double bedroom | Family bathroom/ guest WC | Store room | 25’ terrace | Access to communal gardens (by separate arrangement)

Knightsbridge 020 7235 9959 knightsbridge@struttandparker.com

£2,950,000 Leasehold

Chelsea 020 7225 3866 chelsea@struttandparker.com

Princedale Road, Holland Park W11

A beautifully presented three bedroom family house, with the benefit of two floors of excellent entertaining space and a charming east facing garden.

1,567 sq ft (145.6 sq m) EPC Rating E Entrance Hall | Drawing room | Kitchen | Dining room | Three bedrooms | Two bath/shower rooms | Cloakroom | Two Vaults | Garden

Palace Gate, Kensington W8

A charming and well presented four bedroom upper maisonette (direct lift access) on the top two floors of an impressive stucco fronted Victorian terraced house.

ÂŁ2,600,000, Freehold

Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 Nottinghill@struttandparker.com

ÂŁ4,350,000 Share of Freehold

2,192 sq ft (203.6 sq m) EPC Rating E Entrance hall | Kitchen | Dining room | Drawing room | Four bedrooms | Two bathrooms | Shower room | Cloakroom | Direct lift access

Kensington 020 7938 3666 Kensington@struttandparker.com

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Hillsideongreenfieldhill.com Fairfield, CT - USA

“This architectural masterpiece has been a commanding presence overlooking the Greenfield Hill village green for almost 200 years�

60 Minutes from New York City

The main residence consists of 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, with exquisite detailed millwork and museum quality features throughout. Within the 5.78+ acres of land and spectacular gardens there is also a carriage house with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, eat-in kitchen, family room, stone patio and 2 car garage. The former stables have been renovated into a fantastic, fully equipped party barn with antique beams, full kitchen, bathroom and large dining area.

Lulu Egerton 020 7225 3866 Lulu.egerton@struttandparker.com

$5,979,000 Freehold

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Queensborough Terrace, Bayswater W2

This modern apartment has been refurbished to an excellent standard and is situated within a stylish development a stone’s throw from Hyde Park.

Queensborough terrace is ideally located moments for the amenities of Queensway, and Paddington mainline station is also just a short walk away.

687 sq ft (63 sq m) EPC Rating B Reception | Kitchen | Bedroom | Bathroom

Notting Hill Lettings 020 7221 1111 Nottinghill.lettings@struttandparker.com

*The following Tenant charges may apply prior to tenancy commencement: Tenancy Agreement £210 (inc VAT) Credit References per application £54 (inc VAT). All advertised prices are excluded and other associated services.

£575 p er week* Furnished

Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea SW3 £4,750 per week *Furnished or unfurnished

A completely stunning three bedroom duplex in the highly popular Cadogan Gardens. The flat boasts a large bright reception room at either end, one with a terrace overlooking the gardens. The property benefits from direct lift access and access to Cadogan Gardens.

3,597 sq ft (334.2 sq m) Two Reception Rooms | Kitchen | Three bedrooms | Three bathrooms |WC | Balcony

Chelsea Lettings 020 7598 9966 Chelsea.lettings@struttandparker.com

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– A unique development of 54 studio, 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments and penthouses.

– Over 50% now sold.

– 2.9 metre ceiling heights throughout.

– Within 10 minutes’ walk of Victoria mainline and tube station, as well as St James’s Park and Westminster tube stations.

– 24 hr concierge, gymnasium, Zipcar club membership and 2 communal gardens.

– Long lease – 999 years / Practical completion Q3 2015.

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New York style loft apartments in the heart of Victoria, SW1.

To make an appointment with the sales team to view the marketing suite, please call 020 7318 4677 or email newhomes@struttandparker.com.

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Kessock House, Inverness

An elegant family home of considerable character with stunning arts and crafts influences in a private South facing position with spectacular views.

Offers Over ÂŁ1,200,000, Freehold

Inverness 5 miles; Inverness Airport 11 miles Five reception areas | Kitchen | Master ensuite and five further bedrooms | Study | Utility room | Family bathroom | WC | Extensive storage and cellars

Kevin Maley Inverness 01463 719171 inverness@struttandparker.com

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Stanford Road, Kensington W8

An impressive four bedroom semi-detached family house with the benefit of a garage, west-facing garden and terrace, situated in the highly regarded De Vere Conservation Area.

2,510 sq ft (233 sq m) EPC rating F Entrance hall | Drawing room | Sitting room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom | Three further bedrooms | Two further bathrooms | Cloakroom / utility room | Wine cellar | Store room | Terrace | Garden | Garage

Kensington 020 7938 3666 Kensington@struttandparker.com

ÂŁ5,250,000 Freehold

Elm Park Road, Chelsea SW3

Having been greatly extended, this wide freehold house offers impressive reception space including a 39’ drawing room, garage and off-street parking.

3,886 sq ft (361 sq m) EPC Rating D Drawing room | Dining room | Sitting room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Six bedrooms | Six bath/shower rooms | Cloakroom | Utility room | Plant room | Patio garden | Front garden | Garage

West Chelsea 020 7373 1010 West.chelsea@struttandparker.com

ÂŁ7,950,000 Freehold