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Dear Resident, Welcome to the November issue of Battersea, Balham, Clapham and Wandsworth Residents’ Journal. There’s nothing like blowing away the cobwebs of 2014 with a brisk walk through some of the area’s open spaces and this month we celebrate the season with a collection of autumnal photographs taken on our very doorstep. Turn to page 18 for photo inspiration aplenty – it has certainly made me want to dig out my SLR. Elsewhere, Battersea resident Bonnie Estridge nips round to OBE actress and voiceover artist Miriam Margolyes’ Clapham house to talk about her new television series, supporting local charities and her love of the local community (page 14). Meanwhile, there are plenty of events happening in the area this month; from bonfire nights to Christmas light switch-ons, flick to page 21 to make a note of all the key dates for your diary. And, if you’re looking to get prepared for the festive season ahead, the White Christmas Fair in Battersea will provide you with plenty of gift ideas from stocking fillers to extravagant presents (page 10). I hope you enjoy the read.
Image courtesy of Raft Furniture, 58 St John’s Hill, SW11 1AD, 020 3764 1844, (raftfurniture.co.uk) Turn to page six for more information.
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NOTEBOOK Keep your finger on the pulse with our roundup of local news
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BATTERSEA
Treetop adventure Battersea Park could potentially be home to a treetop obstacle course built by Go Ape in 2015, subject to planning permission. Those who have a fear of heights may wish to stay with their feet firmly on the ground and explore the park’s playgrounds at lower altitudes, as the course looks to incorporate some of the park’s tallest trees. Suitable for children aged six and above, climbers will be strapped to a safety wire and supervised by trained Go Ape staff.
(wandsworth.gov.uk), (goape.co.uk) Image courtesy of Julia Eskell
Dogs and dinner jackets
Image courtesy of David Baird
At the end of last month, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home hosted its annual Collars and Coats Gala Ball at Evolution in Battersea Park in aid of lost and abandoned cats and dogs. The spectacular evening was filled with entertainment and glamour, with dogs and their handlers parading the red carpet with celebrities including hosts Paul O’Grady Amanda Holden and fashion designer Henry Holland.
Swimming for charity Merton Youth has helped to raise more than £4,500 for Paul’s Cancer Support Centre in Battersea. The 12 passionate participants, the youngest only eight years old, completed the Paul’s Summer Swim on 13 September at Hampton Pool in Middlesex. The swimming team was made up of people who use the centre, volunteers and supporters of the charity, uniting together to challenge themselves for a worthy cause.
20-22 York Road, SW11 3QA, 020 7924 3924 (paulscancersupport.org.uk)
(collarsandcoats.org.uk), (battersea.org.uk)
Made in Britain Newly opened in Battersea in September, Raft Furniture is a bespoke shop that sells affordable and ethically produced furniture. Specialising in high-quality sofas, the company stocks everything from coffee tables to wardrobes and each product is hand-crafted with care. Handmade in England, Raft Furniture has skilled sales staff to suggest ways to create the perfect look for your home.
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CLAPHAM AND BALHAM
Challenge accepted The Hot Bikram Yoga studio in Balham is raising money for Children in Need. On 13 November, staff and students are being challenged to take part in completing six classes in one day. With fundraisers travelling from all over London to take part, Balham will see those involved spend nine hours in a room where the temperature is approximately 40 degrees centigrade. The charitable meditators will perform a large variety of postures, and the aim is to break the record from last year’s donations of more than £17,000.
Hot Bikram Yoga, Hildreth Street Mews, SW12 9RZ, 020 7036 3855, (hotbikramyoga.co.uk)
Bring your own bottle Restaurant Four O Nine has created a dining event for every Sunday from noon to 4pm where you can take your own bottle of wine when dining from the à la carte menu. There’s no corkage fee and Four O Nine recommends buying wines from its neighbouring wine shop Dvine Cellars. While enjoying the restaurant’s modern European food, you can crack open a bottle of your own choice, be it a favourite you always go for or something new that you can discover only a stone’s throw away.
Sunday noon-4pm, Four O Nine, 409 Clapham Road, SW9 9BT, 020 7737 0722 (fouronine.co.uk)
Clapham tragedy Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays and Omnibus Clapham is performing an adaptation of it throughout November. Directed by Gemma Kerr, the story is about a country that has been broken by conflict and where loyalties and revenge rub shoulders. This performance is a
chance to see a classic play brought to life by local talent.
Previews £10, 11-12 November, £15 for tickets, £12 for concessions, 7.30pm 13-29 November, 1 Northside, Clapham Common, SW4 0QW, 020 7498 4699 (omnibus-clapham.org)
A touch of the Alps Be sure to check out Jimmy Garcia’s newest pop-up restaurant, themed as an alpine lodge open for business until 25 January 2015. Transforming an empty unit on Hildreth Street, The Lodge will be Jimmy’s most ambitious project to date. It will serve fondues, hot cocktails and wild game to locals wishing to escape from the cold. Designer Firecracker Works Limited has decorated the space to bring a hint of the mountains to the pop-up.
Open Tuesday-Sunday, see website for opening times, 9 Hildreth Street, SW12 9RQ, 07921 187 161 (jimmyspopup.com)
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WANDSWORTH
Image courtesy of Artsteam, part of RHWL Architects
Theatre hotspot The Tara Theatre in Earlsfield is about to undergo an extensive renovation 37 years after it first opened. Tripling in size and space, it will now seat more than 100 people. The new theatre will also include a rehearsal room for artists and performers to perfect their craft. It is still taking donations for its ambitious plans, which are hoped to be completed in 2015.
356 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, SW18 4ES, 020 8333 4457 (tara-arts.com), (taraarts.com/new-tara-theatre/support-tara)
Community heroes Wandsworth Council has searched high and low for the borough’s unsung heroes to present them with a Wandsworth Civic Award on 19 November. With nominations closed, the council will decide which local residents deserve to be thanked for making a difference in the local area. The awards are held annually at the town hall and recognise any contribution to the community such as volunteering, undertaking an exceptional deed or an act of bravery.
(wandsworth.gov.uk)
Back to the schoolyard Image courtesy of Liz Shaw
If you’re looking for an exciting place to call home, The Schoolyard development in Wandsworth is worth a look. Completion is set to be in spring 2015, where a variety of one to three-bedroom apartments will be available in different buildings. Each property will offer a great location with amenities in the vibrant heart of Wandsworth only a stone’s throw away.
(theschoolyardsw18.com)
Bouncing babies The National Childbirth Trust, the UK’s largest charity for parents, is presenting Wandsworth’s Nearly New Sale at the Aspire Centre this month. The regular event is visited by 200,000 parents to buy and sell used babies’ and children’s items. For an entry fee of £2, parents can choose from a selection of toys, clothes and essentials.
£2 entry, 10.30am-12noon, 15 November, Aspire Centre, 337 Merton Road, SW18 5JU, 020 8752 2300 (nct.org.uk) Words / Tamir Davies
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Fill up your Christmas stocking in Battersea The biggest festive fair in the area is about to get everyone into the holiday spirit
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hristmas, for a lot of people, means feasting, drinking and exchanging gifts with their beloved family members. The White Christmas Fair, then, is the perfect place to get into the spirit of things, with a collection of stalls selling gifts, food and drinks under one roof at Testbed1 in Battersea. The full onslaught of festive cheer starts at the entrance to the building, as a path of twinkling Christmas trees lines the way to the door. For fashion fans, a wide range of handmade silver jewellery, scarves, cashmere clothes and fur hats will be available. Plenty of independent retailers from across the area will gather to present their wares, from childrenswear to decorations for the holiday season. Since food is such a huge aspect of the celebrations, why not start early and take advantage of the Prosecco, Parmesan cheese and
charcuterie on offer and stock your cupboards with festive treats. Plus, no one will mind if you pinch a mince pie or two on your way round. However, it’s not all food and fashion. If you go in with weather-rustled locks, Uffizi Hair will be on hand to give you a quick blow-dry. The company has set up camp at the fair in the form of a pop-up Blow Bar and you won’t have to make an appointment to use the service. If you’re feeling thirsty, try the delights offered by The London Distillery Company in the form of gin and whisky, and Doodle Bar’s mulled wine will warm up anyone in need of revival. Douglas & Gordon returns this year as the premium sponsor of the event, and Runwild Media Group is its official media partner. n
Free entry, 10am-5pm, 6-7 December, Testbed1, 33 Parkgate Road, SW11 4NP (whitechristmasfair.co.uk)
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The Calendar A selection of the best events happening in the area
Until 2 November
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JUGGLING ACT
IT’S A GRAPE DAY
MODERN-DAY MONSTER
The Moscow State Circus is returning to the UK with a new awe-inspiring show. Taking place on Clapham Common, it is set in legendary Gorky Central Park which is the centre of culture and leisure in Moscow. The show will include a flying trapeze act, roller skating and vertical pole jugglers for the audience to gape and marvel at in the big top. This is the first European tour for the Moscow State Circus and it is set to be an unforgettable experience with something for all of the family to enjoy – it makes the perfect afternoon or evening out.
Battersea’s Testbed1, a creative experimental arts space, is hosting the Honest Grapes Big Day this November. Wine Chap is introducing a brand-new farmer’s market with high-quality wines and a selection of more than 50 tipples from some of the world’s finest artisan growers. The market will offer a range of tasty nibbles created by Street Kitchen to accompany a glass of Frerejean Frères Brut, Premier Cru. For a luxurious Sunday afternoon, bring three friends along and you’ll get the fourth ticket free – after all, the more the merrier.
Frankenstein is returning to cinema screens this month in the form of a theatrical dramatisation. Directed by Danny Boyle, the production was a sell-out hit at the National Theatre in 2011 when it starred Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller. Mary Shelley’s Gothic tale is brought to life on stage as Frankenstein’s monster is cast into a hostile and unforgiving world. If you missed the chance to see this phenomenal production of Frankenstein at the theatre, then head down to Wandsworth Cineworld in November for an exclusive showing.
Adults from £10, concessions from £7, for show times see website, Clapham Common, Windmill Drive, SW4 9AS, 020 3375 3970 (moscowstatecircus.com)
£12 in advance, £15 on the door, 2pm-8pm, Testbed1, 33 Parkgate Road, SW11 4NP, 020 3603 1646 (honestgrapes.co.uk)
Adults £11.50, concessions £9.30, 7.30pm, Wandsworth Cineworld, Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth High Street, SW18 4TF, 0871 200 2000 (cineworld.co.uk)
MODERN-DAY MONSTER
JUGGLING ACT IT’S A GRAPE DAY
Scene from the national theatre production of Frankenstein Image courtesy of Catherine Ashmore
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COMEDY CENTRAL
FAMILY RAVE
CHARITy MOUSTACHES
James Mullinger returns to the spotlight in his brand-new stand-up show How a Middle Class Feminist Fell in Love with Danny Dyer. Performing at The Bread and Roses pub in Clapham, the acclaimed comedian will perform his most honest and revealing show to date. Mullinger confronts his inner obsession with football hooliganism, yet he dislikes the sport. Find out why he wishes to be a ‘hard man’ despite the fact that he has a reputation for being a caring father, respected journalist and a former women’s studies student.
A party fit for the entire family doesn’t often come round. Big Fish Little Fish Events is hosting a family knees-up at The Bedford in Balham. For the parents, a bar and professional DJ will provide refreshments and entertainment, while children can enjoy themselves with softplay activities, dressing up and crafts area, as well as getting a glow stick and goodie bag to take home. For the younger tots, there’s a sensory dance floor with bubble machines and glitter cannons, so there will be something for everyone, from partyharders to early-nighters.
If you fancy a challenge this month, get involved with the 5km Mo Run in Battersea Park. From 1 November, men will be letting their facial hair grow for the race, while ladies are encouraged by the organisers to paint or draw a moustache on themselves to show support. Fancy-dress is also welcome, and the organisers hope to raise as much money as possible for various charities. As a Mo Runner, you will be part of something extraordinary. Whether you are racing for someone you know or simply raising money for the prostate cancer cause, this is the perfect chance to showcase your charitable spirit. Movember is here so don’t miss out.
£7, £9 on the door, 8.00pm-11pm, The Bread and Roses, 68 Clapham Manor Street, SW4 6DZ, 020 7498 1779 (breadandrosespub.com) (jamesmullinger.com)
£8 adults, £4.50 children, 2pm-4.30pm, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, SW12 9HD, 07919 598 008 (bigfishlittlefishevents.co.uk)
£20, 10am, Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ (mo-running.com)
Image courtesy of Nicholas Kay
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a national
Battersea-based Bonnie Estridge talks about the locale, acting and property-developing with Clapham resident Miriam Margolyes
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iriam Margolyes is a true character – a I could possibly live there,’ she recalls. She adds laughing: ‘I barely even knew the south existed.’ BAFTA award-winning actress who But Miriam braced herself and crossed the river has worked with many great film and to view the house located near the Common, stage directors including Sir Peter which was on the market for £21,500. Nine years Hall, John Schlesinger and Martin Scorsese. Then, there are appearances in iconic productions such as previously it had sold for £3,000. ‘The property comprised eight rooms, which Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of Romeo and Juliet – in were all rented out separately as bedsits. Each had which she played Juliet’s nurse – and appearances a gas meter, a room divider, a cooker, a sink and as Professor Sprout in two of the Harry Potter films. a place for the bed. There She has toured the world with weren’t even any ceilings, her one-woman show Dickens’ I wouldn’t dream of only the walls remained.’ Women, in which she plays no moving. I love my Yet there was something fewer than 23 characters from about the place that drew the great author’s novels and house, the street and Miriam to it, so she decided to has appeared in umpteen West the local community take along a surveyor and was End productions. surprised to be told that, in his A Cambridge graduate opinion, the house was actually a good proposition, in English literature, Miriam – whose father was despite the damage. ‘I went to see the local estate a doctor – came to London when she was 24 and agent and told him I’d like to put in an offer, but stayed on many of her friends’ sofas until she rented a flat in Paddington and found a job in radio he told me someone else was after it,’ she says. ‘This fired me up even more so I put down a £2,500 at the BBC. deposit, found a solicitor and the deal was secured.’ Now, this extraordinarily busy 71-year-old has Miriam could afford it as at the time she was just returned from Bristol having filmed a BBC One doing a lot of voiceovers, and one of the people who TV series Trollied, due to be released this November, employed her was the late Terence Donovan, in which she plays a supermarket till girl, then she flies to Melbourne to perform I’ll Eat You Last until December 20 for the hit show Bette Midler first triumphed on Broadway. Yet, somehow Clapham resident Miriam manages to squeeze in the time to support projects close to her heart, such as the recent OmnibusClapham appeal, which has successfully created a thriving community arts centre in the old library on Clapham Northside. Sitting round her kitchen table in her stunning Clapham home, Miriam tells me how she finds herself fortunate to have seen the potential in this area which was down-at-heel, to say the least, when she bought it back in 1973. When a publisher friend suggested that she should take a look at a house that was in much need of renovation in Clapham which he thought could be a good investment, Miriam was initially unsure. ‘Clapham? I don’t think
Miriam Margolyes in Trollied
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a famous photographer and director of TV commercials. ‘Terry was a lovely cockney guy who may have been a famous photographer, but he had his fingers in a lot of pies and it turned out that he was also a builder and he ended up being my builder.’ Miriam confides that, initially, she was reluctant to move into the house. ‘I was seriously frightened to leave Paddington,’ she says. ‘Having been so happy in my flat I knew that after I’d bought my house in Clapham I had to move on. But I also knew that the building work would take some time, because there was so much to be done. I’d already spent £14,500 – most of it had gone on the basement alone as it was in such a dire condition. ‘I was worried about squatters as no one was living there so I offered friends and lodgers to rent a room for £2 a week. It’s such a big house with five flights of stairs, and various people lived there for two years while the work was going on until 1975 when, at long last, the house was ready and I moved in.’
Now Miriam is much more passionate about the area. ‘I wouldn’t dream of moving. I love my house, the street and the local community. I go swimming at Clapham Manor Baths, buy meat from the best butcher in London, Moen & Sons, buy cakes from the French patisserie and delicious breakfasts from the Pavement Café – all of these are my favourite places and are very near the Common.’ That initial daring house purchase all those years ago clearly gave Miriam the property bug and she has been an extraordinarily shrewd operator in the market ever since. With a beautiful farmhouse in Italy, a home in Australia where she lives for part of the year, she also rents out The Gun Emplacement; a house built in St Margaret’s Bay in Dover by the British army in 1910 and believed to be the nearest house to France. She concludes: ‘Although I have various properties that I could live in if I wished – I know that wherever I might be in the world, I’d always come back to good old Clapham.’ n
(dickensmuseum.com) Trollied, starts Monday 3 November at 8.30pm on Sky 1 HD
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Wandsworth Park is truly a remarkable site for Londoners. A black crow perches on a bed of crinkled leaves, showcasing the many intense colours of autumn. @MashinkaLisa Clapham This image shows Mount Pond on evening. mn autu y Common on a beautiful mist evening the of last the h catc The drifting clouds .com rush maxa . shot ing strik a g ucin sun, prod
Battersea Park is tranquil and serene at this time of year. Guy Carpenter captures cyclists riding in the park as the sun goes down among the trees. gullwingphotography.blogspot.co.uk
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COLOURS OF AUTUMN Photographers from the local area share how they’ve been capturing the beauty of the season Words: Tamir Davies
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This maple tree in Battersea Park has a variety of colours, from mustard yellow to cherry red. lauraslittlethings.com
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Emma Hutter’s daughter has just foun d her feet and loves running around and exploring. This photo was taken at Battersea Chil dren’s Zoo and was a perfect spot for a game of chase with her dad. @EmsHutter
Rich autumnal shades begin to shine through the green leaves, varying from burnt orange to muddy brown, as shown here. lauraslittlethings.com
The vibrant hues of the trees on Tooting Common are a wonderful sight. The ground is scattered with crisp leaves that crackle underfoot. @topolina84
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This photograph by Mashinka Four ie shows Battersea Pier in autumn as the sun sets. @MashinkaLisa
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FINE DESIGN
CEILING ART
SWITCH IT ON
Italy is known for its glasswork. Put a bit of Italian style into your home with this Murano vase.
This chandelier, complete with 10 candles, really makes a statement. Hang in an entrance hall for visitors to admire.
If you’re looking to bring the outside in, do so with this woodland-inspired lamp, which has a timber base and a silk shade.
£390, natuzzi.co.uk
£2,660, flamant.com
£260, twogirlsandacontainer.com.au
Autumn THROW IT ON Everyone needs a cashmere blanket, especially during the winter months. Snuggle up on the sofa with this design.
LEAVES Reflect the season with your choice of interior décor
£328, signarture.com
£345, alisonathome.com
WONDERFUL WOODWORK
TO THE WOODS This artwork featuring trees with the sunlight peeping through makes a great piece to hang on any wall.
UNDER THE RUG
URBAN LIVING
If you’re after extra storage, this large chest is perfect for keeping blankets in.
Using wool that has been hand-spun in the mountainous region of Nepal, this rug is oh-so cosy.
Part of Alexander & Pearl’s upcycled collection, complement industrial-chic interiors with this chest of drawers.
£379, houseoffraser.co.uk
£1,169, kelaty.com
£695, alexanderandpearl.co.uk
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Fabulous festivities Tamir Davies rounds up local key events, from firework displays to switching on the Christmas lights
Image courtesy of Liz Shaw
Village extravaganza Bellevue Village in Wandsworth will host its Christmas fair at the end of this month. The road will be closed to make way for 20 stalls offering anything and everything from clothes, gifts, hot food and jewellery to a Santa’s grotto. Let’s begin the 25-day countdown to Christmas!
Free entry, 30 November,12pm-5pm, Bellevue Road, SW17 7EF (bellevuevillage.co.uk)
Community celebrations Battersea’s Christmas lights will burst into life at the end of this month. For the little ones, seeing the twinkling decorations and joining in with the young carol singers from Belleville and Honeywell Schools will get them into the Christmas spirit. Hamptons International is turning its Northcote Road office into Santa’s grotto to mark the occasion and several shops along the road will be serving festive treats, mulled wine and hot chocolate until 8pm. The fun continues the following day with a special Christmas pop-up market selling all manner of gifts and stocking fillers.
Christmas lights: 28 November, 5.30pm, Northcote Road, SW11 1NJ, 020 7627 3182 Santa’s grotto: 28 November, 4pm-7pm, 98-100 Northcote Rd, Battersea, London SW11 6QW. Pop-up market: 29 November, 10am-4pm, Northcote Road
A night of colour The annual fireworks display held by Wandsworth Council takes place this month in Battersea Park. The event will have music, food stalls, bars and the fireworks will be choreographed to music. With a fantastic selection of barbecued meat and a fully stocked bar, the park will offer breathtaking views of the fabulous fireworks and a prime spot to enjoy the local display.
£8 in advance, £10 on the door, gates open 6pm, bonfire lit 7.30pm, fireworks 8pm, Battersea Park, 8 November, SW11 4NJ, 0844 453 9937 (wandsworth.gov.uk)
Charitable giving
Festive spirit
Celebrate Christmas as Trinity Hospice hosts its annual Christmas fair at St Luke’s Church in Clapham. For two days there will be more than 40 stallholders supplying all your gift idea inspiration including jewellery, toys, decorations, beauty products and food. Sponsored by Knight Frank estate agents, this is your opportunity to do your shopping all under one roof, and the money raised will go towards the charity’s many causes. Trinity Hospice provides dedicated end-of-life care.
Hildreth Street will twinkle festively when its Christmas lights are switched on this month. Families across Balham will be able to get into the spirit of the season with a variety of yuletide snacks, as well as carol singers who will add to the spirit. Kids will be entertained with rides, performers and an appearance from Father Christmas himself. The afternoon begins with the market opening at 1pm, and the lights will be switched on at 4.30pm.
£10 includes wine and snack preview evening 11 November 6.30pm-9.30pm. Full-day event: 12 November, 9am-3pm, £5, St Luke’s Church, 194 Ramsden Road, SW12 8RQ, thxmasfair@gmail.com (trinityhospicechristmasfair.org) - 21 -
30 November, 1pm-5pm, Hildreth Street, SW12 9RQ, 020 7627 3182 (wandsworth.gov.uk)
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march to it Liza Mitchell of March boutique reveals the new rules for autumn dressing
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arch boutique began its couture crusade on the Fulham Road two years ago this month. Since then, the boutique has chartered the notoriously choppy sartorial waters with confidence under the expert eye of owner Liza Mitchell. Liza goes to great lengths to source the right brands for her clientele, selecting sought-after labels that are flattering and wearable alongside a number of new and under-the-radar designers. ‘As a boutique owner I have to strike the right balance; our customers want a nod to the trends, whilst at the same time getting maximum wear out of their purchases,’ she explains. ‘My varied collection of labels defines the boutique,’ she says. ‘Equipment and Mercy Delta do perfect prints and quality silk tops and T-shirts; Majestic stands out for its exceptional quality jersey
wear and Cocoa Cashmere makes beautiful knits that start from £135. Great labels don’t have to cost the earth,’ she assures. ‘Max Mara has always been my go-to for winter coats, and I am one of the few stockists of Marella and Pennyblack, which are two of its brands.’ In her carefully-curated Autumn/Winter 2014 collection Liza has taken this season’s catwalk trends and made them wearable for all occasions. Those in need of a little inspiration should read her style pointers below. It’s time to banish the bobbly jumpers to the back of the wardrobe.
821 Fulham Road, SW6 5HG 020 3638 0204 (marchfashion.co.uk) Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm. Bring this article along to the store from 4-11 November to receive 10 per cent OFF your purchase.
Photography / Amelia Allen
The new rules for Autumn/Winter dressing
Wild thing
RED HUES
LUXE LEATHER
the STATEMENT coat
Strokeable textures and sumptuous furs stormed this season’s catwalks. Charlotte Simone’s fur collar will add extra flair to any top, dress or coat.
Red is the new black. Fiery rouge is a noteworthy hue for Autumn/ Winter 2014. This print scarf and tailored dress combination will take you from day to night and work to play with ease.
Wear leather in a chic and understated way. Mix textures this autumn by pairing these oxblood leggings with a silk tee for evening, or a chunky knit for daytime.
If you only buy one thing for the new season, ensure it’s a statement coat. Make an impact in this oversized Marella number.
Marella dress: £229 Lily & Lionel scarf: £135
Pennyblack leggings: £89 Marella silk top: £160 Marella trilby: £65 Dom Goor fur scarf: £155
Charlotte Simone fur: £250 Equipment shirt: £289
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Marella coat: £415 Donna Ida jeans: £150 Seven Boot Lane boots: £150
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Jam Tree treats Tom Hagues visits one of Clapham’s most famous eateries to sample some of its worldwide flavours
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its impressive size alone; a huge amount of chicken adorned with et in Clapham’s newly-renovated Old Town, The Jam Tree a uniform of blackened stripes nestled in a pile of crunchy lamb’s blends in well with its surroundings. Aimed at the young, lettuce. The peach-pink papaya was sweet but not sticky, and its cool professional residents of Clapham, the décor is colourful temperature made it stand out against the hot chicken. The entire and cosy, with deliberately mismatched furniture and large, exposed light bulb pendant lights hanging low. It’s a typical dish came scattered with lightly toasted nuts and topped with chicken crackling – a deliciously salty morsel that highlighted all the other London gastropub. I thought the menu was, at first glance, a flavours and had me making loud noises of appreciation, much to haphazard collection of dishes plucked out of the air at random. the annoyance of my neighbouring diners. It was one of the more However, the restaurant’s culinary repertoire is actually a wellsummery options on the menu, and it worked well. The Malaysian thought-out, original idea with food inspired by Britain’s former yellow curry, Udang Masak, is also worth a try. It’s a fine example of colonies. Flavours and influences from Malaysia, Canada and simple, authentic Malay cuisine, India are abundant on the menu. with savoury flavours offset by the Some of the dishes can be The overall effect made it seem sweetness of pineapple chunks and eaten as stand-alone mini-meals, or ordered as preludes to the mains as though I was sitting in a meadow served with long-grain rice. Desserts at The Jam Tree are with a tempting mix of fish, game eating big, juicy strawberries offered with recommendations and vegetable dishes available. for an accompanying digestif – a I decided on the roasted quail nice touch, considering the fact that it’s meant to be quick and easy and oyster mushrooms on toast, and was immediately impressed. ‘pub grub’. The lemongrass and red berry posset sounded intriguing It was a perfectly formed plate of food, with a combination of flavours that wouldn’t be out of place in a fine-dining environment. enough for me to order it. Its tart, sweet flavours of summer were highlighted by the slightly spicy lemongrass, and the overall effect A big, savoury punch of cooked quail on top of a crunchy, thick made it seem as though I was sitting in a meadow eating big, juicy slice of bread was complemented by the smooth texture of the strawberries. For a heavier option, the salted caramel brownie with oyster mushrooms. For casual dining, it’s impressive. I also tried salted caramel ice cream is enough to send chocoholics into a spiral the cauliflower and cumin fritters, which are Indian-inspired and of gastronomic delight. Some would argue, and I am inclined to subtly spiced. They went perfectly with the saffron and buttermilk agree, that a meal isn’t complete without a good wine, so I chose dip that adorns the plate, and after I’d finished, I sat in my chair the Spanish house white which was zesty and fruity. The entire feeling very pleased with my starters. experience was topped off by the very attentive staff who knew the The main courses are split into two categories. You can choose menu well and offered some great advice when choosing dishes. n from either Dude Food, with the likes of baby back ribs and pulled pork burgers, or the more regular-sounding mains, which range from green Malaysian curry to steak. I opted for the grilled chicken Food served from 12pm weekdays, 10am weekends, 13-19 Old Town, and papaya salad, which I soon found out was worth ordering for Clapham, SW4 0JT, 020 3397 4422 (thejamtree.com)
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Must-haves Don’t miss out on the most sought-after products and services from around the area
A cosy retreat It’s the time of year for snuggling up and going into winter hibernation under a blanket, in front of the television or with a good book. Thoughts of enjoying the garden have long since passed – except for clients of Crown Pavilions, who, even during the frosty November weather, are still making the most of the great outdoors from the comfort of their toasty garden rooms. The arrival of winter doesn’t mean saying goodbye to a space you’ve enjoyed all summer if you have a hideaway for all seasons. £POA, 6B Lys Mill Farm, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5EP, 01491 612 820, enquiries@crownpavilions.com (crownpavilions.com)
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Bring your rooms to life with beautiful wallpaper printed with Ordnance Survey maps, both modern and vintage, from your local area. The wallpaper has a paste-free self-adhesive backing so that it will stick to any non-porous surface including walls and doors. It is also removable, repositionable, reusable and very durable so it will not rip, wrinkle or damage the host surface.
Clapham Common bandstand was constructed at the end of the 19th-century and is Grade II-listed. It was close to collapse in 2001, but since then it has undergone a full restoration and is now a focal point in the area. This artwork, by South London Prints, celebrates the bandstand in all its glory. A range of colours is used to reflect those found on the structure. Only 200 artworks have been made, so get yours while you still can.
Prices start from £120 (lovemapson.com)
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A well-rounded education Francesca Lee talks learning with the principal and vice principal of The White House School
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ituated on a quiet residential road in the heart of Clapham, The White House Preparatory School’s imposing Grade II-listed building certainly makes an impression. An 1850s Thomas Cubitt-built villa, the co-ed school teaches children from the ages of two-and-a-half years old to 11 and has built up an excellent reputation over the years. Founded by Mary McCahery in 1985, the establishment’s inception developed when she was looking for an appropriate nursery for her daughter but couldn’t find one that suited her requirements. ‘I was a Year 6 teacher, but I decided to re-train and start my own nursery, which grew very quickly,’ she tells me. ‘For a number of years I kept it as a preprep for children up to the ages of seven, and then when the school acquired this building I decided to expand.’ With these such ambitions I ask Mary whether there are any other plans in the pipeline to increase the size of the school. ‘No, we are focused on single-form entry because it means that every child can make a significant contribution to school life. I like that fact,’ Mary says. Her daughter Laura McCahery, who attended the preprep nearly 30 years ago, is vice principal and a Year 5 teacher at the school, agrees: ‘It’s this ethos that makes The White House School what it is and we have a lot of siblings who attend.’ As well as promoting a family atmosphere, the school prides itself on the excellent academic results of its Year 6 pupils. Not only do they achieve places at leading London secondary schools but many of them also attain music, arts and sports scholarships. This is due to the outstanding sporting and creative credentials of the school where pupils are offered ‘free choice’ on a Thursday afternoon when they can take part in either sport, theatre or art classes. The children also have an hour of sport every day and swimming lessons each week. The teachers also organise outings to places including The National Gallery, the Bank of England and the Royal Albert Hall, and trips abroad for the Year 6s. The Year 4 and 5 classes annually attend outdoor activity camps in
the Spring term, there are trips abroad for the Year 6 class, and this year the children are particularly excited about their upcoming Spanish trip to Seville. With the school’s 30th anniversary fast approaching and many of the pupils going on to study at top schools, there’s plenty for Mary to celebrate. She concludes: ‘It has been a great journey and I’m very proud of what I’ve achieved thus far.’ I, for one, can only agree… n
The school’s next open day will take place on Saturday 8 November from 9.30am to 11.30am. 24 Thornton Road, SW12 0LF, 020 8674 9514
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THE PLAYGROUND Tamir Davies rounds up the local news, classes and fashion for little ones this autumn
Festive fashion JoJo Maman Bébé, a brand tailored for little ones and expectant mothers, has launched its Christmas range which features some snuggly and festive-inspired creations. We love this reindeer onesie and cashmere-mix Christmas jumper (left) for Christmas Day morning round the tree, as well as this girl’s bauble dress (right) and a red smocked cord dress. If you’re looking for stocking fillers, the snowman slipper socks are just the ticket.
72 Northcote Road, SW11 6QL, 020 7223 8510 and 39 Bedford Hill, SW12 9EY, 020 8675 1906 (jojomamanbebe.co.uk)
Charitable festivities
Creative tots
First Touch is a charity supporting the neonatal unit at St George’s Hospital by raising money to fund equipment and projects to help improve the lives of families and their children. With the festive season upon us, First Touch has collaborated with Balham Natures Purest to sell Christmas cards for St George’s Hospital. Why not help families with a sprinkling of seasonal spirit?
It’s time to get creative at Battersea’s Pottery Café with your little bundle of joy. Print their footprints onto a piece of ceramic to create a lasting memory. The Pottery Café is a wonderful way to spend a fun afternoon with all of the family.
Every Wednesday, 10am-6pm, booking in advance is advised, 153 Northcote Road, SW11 6QB, 020 7223 3388 (pottery-cafe.com)
Neonatal Unit, St George’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road, SW17 0QT, 020 8944 0131 (first-touch.org.uk), Natures Purest, Balham High Road, SW12 9AG, 020 8673 2672 (naturespurest.co.uk)
Help is at hand If you struggle to find a babysitter, you might like to know that local mum Kate Wilson of Wandsworth Common has launched hellomums.co.uk, a website that connects parents to babysitters in the local area. Mums and dads can see potential sitters’ qualifications and experience before they make a decision, meaning they will be able to enjoy a night away from home without having to worry about their little ones.
(hellomums.co.uk)
Walk the red carpet If you’ve got a young child who dreams of becoming a Hollywood director, then Studio Film School Balham has the perfect way to kick-start a career in big-screen blockbusters. The studio holds classes for children aged seven to 18 offering creative challenges to develop their film-making skills.
Every Saturday 11am-1pm for seven to 13, 2pm-4pm 14-19, £234 per term, sibling membership discount £195 per term, Broomwood Hall School, Nightingale Lane, SW12 8NR, 020 7101 9329 (studiofilmschool.co.uk) - 26 -
Girl’s Festive Bauble Dress, £25
Reindeer Onesie, £21
Snowman Toddler Slipper Socks, £10
Parent Trap: Nappy Valley Net Richmond NappyValleyNet.com has become an online sensation in the four years since founder Susan Hanage, aka. Annabel, launched it, with more than 130,000 visits to the site every month. An invaluable tool for parents based in south-west London who are seeking to swap tips and share advice, we’ve teamed up to post some of the most pressing topics posted on the site
Brand-new bathrooms I’m in the process of getting quotes for the refurbishment of two bathrooms in our house that are in need of modernisation and I also need to start sourcing materials for them. I’m looking for everything: a bath, showers, sinks, toilets and taps. I’ve browsed online where there are a lot of cheaper options, but I’m not sure what the quality of the products is like. I’ve looked at C.P. Hart in Fulham, and West One Bathrooms on Garratt Lane in Earlsfield, but I have found them too expensive for our budget. I also have a baby on the way so we don’t have much disposable income. Can anyone suggest reasonably priced bathroom supply stores? Top replies: Tue Sep 16, 2014 4.47pm I had a good experience at Bathrooms at Source on Garratt Lane. It’s a family-run business and its customer service is very good. I rang the store a lot over the course of a few months and found the staff very helpful with any issues I had and they kept to my tight budget. Tue Sep 16, 2014 5.01pm Burge & Gunson in Colliers Wood is great. The prices are similar to those online and the store has a big showroom. The people who work there can tell you which suppliers stock products in certain sizes. Bathstore is fine if you only want to see a few mid-range options, but if you want a bigger choice then I’d advise looking elsewhere.
I also recommend the Bathroom Discount Centre. My partner and I recently finished a bathroom refurbishment and found the staff very helpful and more than happy to exchange some of the products I had chosen by mistake.
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There are lots of bathroom shops in Fulham. The Bathroom Discount Centre on Munster Road is similar to Burge & Gunson, but the showroom is smaller. I also like the Alternative Bathroom Company on Wandsworth Bridge Road.
I’d recommend Bathrooms at Source as its customer service is exceptional. I used the company to supply and fit a bathroom for us and we are really happy with the end result. Wed Sep 17, 2014 8.00am If you want something traditional, it’s cheaper to have your cupboards built, or use the Savoy range at Bathstore rather than buying a full suite. I found Bathstore’s products to be of a very high quality for a great price. The Bathroom Discount Centre has a far better choice of fixtures if you want to spend a bit more money on certain items. I now have a Bathstore hand shower which feels much more solid and it was roughly the same price. The Bathstore customer service was wonderful and the staff also helped me design the layout of the suite. Wed Sep 17, 2014 4.27pm Places like Bathroom Discount Centre and Burge and Gunson aren’t going to help you design the look and layout of your bathroom. These stores act more as suppliers of the various parts rather than design specialists. If you want a design service you need to go to Bathstore, C.P. Hart or West One Bathrooms.
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Planning & Development Keeping you in the know about important street plans affecting south-west London
Winter weatherproofing Top tips for safeguarding your home through the winter
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s the colder months draw in, it’s important to ensure properties are maintained to a high standard so they can withstand the wind, rain, cold and other wintry weather that can have a devastating impact on even the most secure of homes. This month, between 21 and 28 November, the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) is championing its annual National Maintenance Week. The campaign is aimed at property owners to raise awareness of the simple tasks that can be carried out to help protect homes and businesses against
bad weather. It shows how a small bit of tender loving care now can save huge costs to homeowners later as cracked pipes, faulty drains or missing roof tiles usually worsen in cold weather and the consequent repairs can be costly. This year’s crusade for better home maintenance is fronted by Loyd Grossman, who believes that ‘good maintenance is simply good common sense’. SPAB recommends an ‘MOT’ approach to maintaining properties; essentially a thorough check-up of all of the most vulnerable areas of a building.
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Recommended areas to examine
Roof
Guttering
Check the roof for damaged or slipped tiles. A gap of any size can let in water which can get into the framework of a building and the electrical fittings within walls and roofs. A simple check and replacement of an out-of-place tile can stop costs piling up if trusses become rotten. SPAB suggests using a pair of binoculars to spot cracks in the tiles on your roof and other problem points.
Autumn can cause blockages in drains and guttering. When this happens, water can’t drain away sufficiently and this can produce problems. Clearing out the guttering can drastically reduce the risk of water damage, and it’s a relatively easy task to undertake. Fitting guards to the tops of pipes will significantly lower the risk of leaves and other debris entering the pipes.
Planning applications Date RECEIVED: 15 September Address: Culverden Road Proposal: Conversion of disused block of garages into one two-bedroom dwelling including excavation to create a basement Date RECEIVED: 22 September Address: Badminton Road Proposal: Erection of single-storey rear extension Date RECEIVED: 22 September Address: Tranmere Road PROPOSAL: Erection of rear roof extension
Windows
Vegetation
Wood-framed windows can be susceptible to rot and general deterioration, especially in the winter months. Washing down the paintwork on the windows is advisable, not only because it prolongs the life of the finish, but also because it offers a chance to have a thorough check for decay.
Vegetation growing on a house can be problematic, so it should be pruned, cut back or removed to avoid it causing damp and creating structural damage. If it’s up high on the property, SPAB urges homeowners to use ladders carefully and never work at a height unaccompanied.
Date RECEIVED: 25 September Address: Haldon Road Proposal: Erection of rear roof extension above back addition Date RECEIVED: 26 September Address: St. Ann’s Hill Proposal: Erection of rear roof extension over part of rear two-storey addition and alterations including removal of chimney stack
(spab.org.uk)
Planned roadworks and closures in and around November STREET
planned work
dates
works owner
Abercrombie Street
External water meter installation in footway
7-11 November
Thames Water 0845 920 0800
East Hill
Repair a damaged traffic signal induction loop
16 November
Transport for London 0845 305 1234
Nightingale Lane
Zebra crossing installation and junction amendments
28 November – 4 December
Wandsworth 020 8871 6000
Salterford Road
Footway reconstruction
24 November – 23 January
Wandsworth
Tremadoc Road
Shaft construction and tunnelling for new sewer system
19 November – 13 February
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Your local agents A selection of some of the top estate agents in the area
Chestertons Battersea 6 Battersea Rise SW11 1ED 020 7924 4400 59 Battersea Bridge Road, SW11 3AU 020 8104 2024 chestertons.com
Currell Residential Battersea 205 Lavender Hill Battersea SW11 5TB 020 3668 1000 currell.com
Southfields & Earlsfield 24 Replingham Road SW18 5LR 020 8874 8822 (sales) 020 8874 8844 (lettings) Balham 81 Nightingale Lane SW12 8NX 020 8673 0191 (Sales) 020 8673 0191 (Lettings) douglasandgordon.com
Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 98-100 Northcote Road SW11 6QW 020 7411 9965 Clapham 27-31 The Pavement SW4 0JE 020 7717 5295 Balham 11-13 Bedford Hill SW12 9ET 020 8970 7002 hamptons.co.uk
Douglas & Gordon Clapham Southside 30 Abbeville Road SW4 9NG 020 8675 4400 (sales) 020 8675 0888 (lettings) Battersea Park 236 Battersea Park Road SW11 4ND 020 7720 8077 (sales) 020 7498 5243 (lettings)
John Thorogood Battersea 140 Northcote Road SW11 6QZ 020 7228 7474 john-thorogood.co.uk
Knight Frank Battersea & London Riverside 7a Albion Riverside 8 Hester Road SW11 4AX 020 3597 7670 Wandsworth 26 Bellevue Road SW17 7EB 020 8682 7777 knightfrank.co.uk
Marsh & Parsons Balham & Southfields 45 Balham Hill SW12 9DR 020 8673 4377 Battersea 118 Northcote Road SW11 6QP 020 7228 9292 marshandparsons.co.uk
Rymer Irens Balham 89 Nightingale Lane SW12 8NX 020 8045 8989 Wandsworth Common 34 Bellevue Road SW17 7EF 020 8767 2222 rymer-irens.com
Savills Battersea 99 Northcote Road SW11 6PR 020 3428 2222 Battersea Park 238A Battersea Park Road SW11 4NG 020 3402 1900 Clapham 57-59 Nightingale Lane SW12 8ST 020 8673 4111
Rampton Baseley Battersea 131 Northcote Road SW11 6PS 020 7228 5111 ramptonbaseley.com
Battersea 128 Northcote Road SW11 6QZ 020 7924 2000 (sales) 020 7924 2002 (lettings)
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Wandsworth 12 Huguenot Place SW18 2EW 020 8877 1222 savills.co.uk
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The Directory Whether whim or wish, all of the essentials are taken care of in our roundup for harmonious living
lifesavers Cleaning Domestic House Cleaning 44 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4JP 020 3404 2452
Clothing Alterations The Alteration Station 28 The Pavement, SW4 0JE 020 7627 0167
Cobbler Timpson Ltd 192 Balham High Road SW12 9BP 020 8673 9212
Council Lambeth Council Brixton Hill, SW2 1RW 020 7926 1000 lambeth.gov.uk Wandsworth Council Wandsworth High Street SW18 2PU 020 8871 6000 wandsworth.gov.uk
Dry Cleaning Dry Cleaning Square 020 7193 8901 drycleaningsquare.co.uk DCS collect directly from your door
Library
Pure Dry Cleaning 107 St John’s Hill, SW11 1SY 020 7207 0022 puredrycleaning.co.uk
Battersea Library 265 Lavender Hill, SW11 1JB 020 7223 2334 wandsworth.gov.uk
Electrician Wilson Electric 12-18 Radstock Street SW11 4AT 020 7228 3343 wilsonelectric.co.uk
Wandsworth Library 11 Garrat Lane, SW18 4AQ 020 8871 5588 wandsworth.gov.uk
Florist
Clapham Locksmiths 70 Larkhall Rise, SW4 6LA 020 7627 0836 clapham-locksmiths.co.uk
Battersea Post Office 202 Lavender Hill, SW11 1AB 0845 722 3344 postoffice.co.uk
vets and pets M.A. Dog Training and Services 07547 716076 madogtraining@gmail.com madogtrainingservices.co.uk
Locksmith
Battersea Flower Station 16 Winders Road, SW11 3HE 07557 405 487 batterseaflowerstation.co.uk
Oakley Locksmiths Ltd 81 Replingham Road, SW18 5LU 020 8871 1238 oakleylocksmiths.co.uk
Clapham Flowers Unit I Clapham South Station Nightingale Lane SW4 9AE 020 8673 2958 claphamflowers.co.uk
Plumber The Hamilton Group 27 Byrne Road, SW12 9HZ 020 8675 5745 hamiltongroup.co.uk
The Flower Sanctuary 8 Hildreth Street, SW12 9RQ 020 8675 3799 flowersanctuary.co.uk
Post Office
UltraViolet Flowers 12a Northcote Road, SW11 1NX 020 7228 7755 ultra-violets.net
Clapham Common Post Office 161-163 Clapham High Street SW4 7ST 020 8772 1284 postoffice.co.uk
travel & social HOTELS Brewers Inn 147 East Hill SW18 2QB 020 8874 4128 brewersinn.co.uk The Petersham Nightingale Lane Richmond , TW10 6UZ 020 8940 7471 petershamhotel.co.uk
Hotel Verta Bridges Wharf SW11 3BE 020 7801 3500 hotelverta.com
The Alma Hotel 499 Old York Road SW18 1TF 020 8870 2537 almawandsworth.com
Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & Spa 354 Queenstown Road SW8 4AE 020 7062 8000 pestana.com
The Lavender Guest House 18 Lavender Sweep SW11 1HA 020 7585 2767 thelavenderguesthouse.com - 32 -
Travel Agent Max Travel 250 York Road SW11 3SJ 020 7095 0920 maxtravel.co.uk Original Travel 21 Ransome’s Dock 35-37 Parkgate Road, SW11 4NP 020 7978 7333 originaltravel.co.uk
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EDUCATION Busy Bees Dolphin House SW18 1DE 020 8877 1135 busybeeschildcare.co.uk
Emanuel School Battersea Rise SW11 1HS 020 8870 4171 emanuel.org.uk
The White House Preparatory 24 Thornton Road SW12 0LF 020 8674 9514 whitehouse.fluencycms.co.uk
Thomas’s Battersea 28-40 Battersea High Street SW11 3JB 020 7978 0900 Thomas-s.co.uk
Eaton House The Manor 58 Clapham Common Northside, SW4 9RU 020 7924 6000 eatonhouseschools.com
Parkgate House School 80 Clapham Common Northside SW4 9SD 020 7350 2452 parkgate-school.co.uk
The Baby Room 205 Balham High Road SW17 7BW 020 8673 5110 babyroom.co.uk
Wandsworth Preparatory School 2 Allfarthing Lane, SW18 2PQ 020 8870 4133 wandsworthprep.com
Ethicare Dental 68 West Hill, SW18 1RU 020 8870 5059 ethicaredental.co.uk
Opticians
HEALTH & WELLBEING DOCTORS
Thurleigh Road Practice 88a Thurleigh Road, SW12 8TT Clapham Family Practice 89 Clapham High Street SW4 7DB 020 8675 3521 Thurleighroadpractice.co.uk 020 3049 6600 theclaphamfamilypractice.co.uk
DENTIST
The Awareness Centre 41 Abbeville Road, SW4 9JX 020 8673 4545 theawarenesscentre.com
Castelnau Dentists 200 Castelnau, SW13 9DW 020 8563 7177 castelnaudentists.com
Riverside Dental Spa 5B Hamilton House Vauxhall, SW8 2LE 020 7091 0677 riversidedentalspa.com
The Heritage Medical Practice 119 Northcote Road, SW11 6PW 020 3370 9131 heritagemedicalpractice.co.uk
Crescent Lodge Dental Practice 28 Clapham Common South Side SW4 9BN 020 7622 5333, dentistsw4.com
Trinity Fields Dental 194 Trinity Road, SW17 7HR 020 8672 7766 trinityfieldsdental.co.uk
Boots Opticians 170 Balham High Road, SW12 9BW 020 8673 1546 boots.com Brompton’s Opticians 103 Clapham High Street SW4 7TB 020 7627 5753 bromptons.co.uk
home & Culture ANTIQUES
ARCHITECTS
FURNITURE
Braemar Antiques 113 Northcote Road, SW11 6PW 020 7924 5628 braemar-antiques.com
Arc 3 Chartered Architects 66 Clapham Common, SW4 9SB 020 8777 4000 arc3-architects.co.uk
A French Life 563-565 Battersea Park Road SW11 3BL 020 7223 7489 afrenchlife.co.uk
Les Sardines 63 Abbeville Road, SW4 9JW 020 8675 3900 lessardines.co.uk
Foster & Partners 22 Hester Road, SW11 4AN 020 7738 0455 Fosterandpartners.com
Northcote Road Antiques Market 155a Northcote Road SW11 6QB 020 7228 6850 northcoteroadantiques.co.uk
Granit Chartered Architects 112 Battersea Business Centre 99-109 Lavender Hill, SW11 5QL 020 7924 4555 granit.co.uk
Robert Young Antiques 68 Battersea Bridge Road SW11 3AG 020 7228 7847 Robertyoungantiques.com
Art Gallery ArtEco Gallery 533 Old York Road, SW18 1TG 020 8875 0110 artecogallery.com
Quirky Dovetail 32 Old Town, SW4 0LB 020 7720 3312 quirkydovetail.co.uk
Tonsley Fine Art and Antiques 338 Old York Road, SW18 1SS 020 8870 3991 tonsleyfineartandantiques.co.uk
The Art Cabin 11 Brookwood Road, SW18 5BL 020 7112 8838 theartcabin.co.uk
Revamp Interiors 33 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EF 020 8767 7222 revampinterioris.co.uk
ASPACE 144 Northcote Road SW11 6RD 020 7228 3074 aspace.co.uk Eclectic Interiors 65 Abbeville Road, SW4 9JW 020 8673 0572 eclecticinteriors.co.uk
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The Paint House 52 Northcote Road, SW11 1PA 020 7924 5118 thepainthouse.com
GIFT SHOP All Good Gifts 65 Northcote Road, SW11 1NP 020 7223 8257 allgoodgifts.co.uk Chalk 41 Replingham Road SW18 5LT 020 8870 6125 chalkgifts.co.uk The Monster Factory 168 Lavender Hill SW11 5TG 020 7801 6233 themonsterfactory.com
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FOOD & DRINK Bakery
Cafes
Breads Etcetera 127 Clapham High Street SW4 7SS 020 7720 3601
Brew 45 Northcote Road SW11 1NJ 020 7585 2198 brew-cafe.com
Gail’s 64 Northcote Road SW11 6QL 020 7924 6330 gailsbread.co.uk Le Petit Boulanger 25 Abbeville Road, SW4 9LA 020 8675 9475 web.lepetitboulanger.co.uk
Bars Adventure Bar 91 Battersea Rise SW11 1HW 020 7924 6055 adventurebar.co.uk Graffiti Bar 561 Garratt Lane SW18 4SR 020 8944 9009 graffitibar.co.uk The 3 Monkeys 5 Fernlea Road, SW12 9RT the3monkeysbar.co.uk The Bedford 77 Bedford Hill SW12 9HD 020 8682 8940 thebedford.co.uk The Doodle Bar 33 Parkgate Road SW11 4NP 020 7223 7115 thedoodlebar.com The Frog 32 The Pavement SW4 0JE 020 7622 5230 thefrogclapham.co.uk The Loft 67 Clapham High St SW4 7TG 020 7627 0792 theloftclapham.com Rise 46 46 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EE 020 7228 7676 rise46.com
Macaron 22 The Pavement, SW4 0HY 020 7498 2636 Pio Café 366 Old York Road, SW18 1SP 07790 800 281 piocafe.co.uk The Black Lab Coffee House 18 Clapham Common Southside, SW4 7AB 020 7738 8441 blacklabcoffee.com The Georgian 27 Balham Hill, SW12 9DX 020 8675 4975 georgianrestaurant.co.uk
The Devonshire 39 Balham High Road SW12 9AN 020 8673 1363 dukeofdevonshirebalham.com
Gazette 100 Balham High Road SW12 9AA 020 8772 1232 Gazettebrasserie.co.uk
The Draft House 94 Northcote Road, SW11 6QW 020 7924 1814 drafthouse.co.uk
Harrison’s 15-19 Bedford Hill SW12 9EX 020 8675 6900 harrisonsbalham.co.uk
The Magic Garden 231 Battersea Park Road SW11 4LG 0207 622 4844 magicgardenpub.com The Regent 21 Chestnut Grove SW12 8JB 020 8772 0546 theregentbalham.co.uk The Ship 41 Jews Row, SW18 1TB 020 8870 9667 theship.co.uk
The Pantry 342 Old York Road SW18 1SS 020 8871 0713 thepantrylondon.com
The Sun 47 Old Town, SW4 0JL 020 7622 4980 thesunclapham.co.uk
Confectioner
Restaurants
Cake Boutique 31 Lavender Hill SW11 5QW 020 7228 0023
Balham Bowls Club 7-9 Ramsden Road SW12 8QX 020 8673 4700 balhambowlsclub.com
DeRosier Chocolates 81 Revelstoke Road SW18 5NL 020 8947 4456 derosierchocolates.com
Greengrocer Fruits of the Forest Grant Road, SW11 2NU 020 7223 8844 Whole Foods Market 305-311 Lavender Hill SW11 1LN 020 7585 1488 wholefoodsmarket.com
Pubs The Bolingbroke 174 Northcote Road SW11 6RE 020 7228 4040 thebolingbroke.com
Ben’s Canteen 140 St John’s Hill SW11 1SL 020 7228 3260 benscanteen.com Doukan 350 Old York Road SW18 1SS 020 8870 8280 doukan.co.uk Entrée Restaurant & Bar 2 Battersea Rise, SW11 1ED 020 7223 5147 entreebattersea.co.uk Forbidden Temple 30-32 Queenstown Road SW8 3RX 020 7720 5446 forbiddentemple.co.uk - 34 -
Marco Polo on the River Eastfields Avenue SW18 1LP 020 8874 6800 marcopolo.uk.net The Avalon 16 Balham Hill SW12 9EB 020 8675 8613 theavalonlondon.com Tsunami 5-7 Voltaire Road SW4 6DQ 020 7978 1610 tsunamirestaurant.co.uk Rosita and the Sherry Bar 124 Northcote Road SW11 6QU 020 7998 9093 rositasherry.net
BOUTIQUES FASHION Bunka 24 Bedford Hill, SW12 9RG 020 8675 2345 bunka.co.uk Denner Cashmere 114 St John’s Hill, SW11 1SJ 0844 922 0057 dennercashmere.co.uk
Jigsaw 73 Northcote Road SW11 6PJ 020 7223 8972 jigsaw-online.com JZD 45 Old Town SW4 0JL 020 7720 8050 jzdstyle.com
Petit Bateau 133 Northcote Road, SW11 6PX 0207 228 72 33 petit-bateau.co.uk Pretty Pregnant 102 Northcote Road SW11 6QW 020 7924 4850 prettypregnant.com
Find… 228 Battersea Park Road SW11 4ND 020 7720 2234 findoflondon.com
Katharine Bird 20 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EE 020 7228 2235 katharinebird.co.uk
Question-Air 143-145 Northcote Road SW11 6PX 020 7924 6948 question-air.com
Iris 97 Northcote Road, SW11 6PL 020 7924 1836 irisfashion.co.uk
Opus Shoes 57 Northcote Road, SW11 1NP 020 7978 4240 opusshoes.co.uk
Shipton and Heneage Shoes 117 Queenstown Road, SW8 3RH 020 7738 8484 shiptonandheneage.co.uk
Siena 18 Bellevue Road SW17 7EG 020 8767 1961 sienafashions.com The Collection - London 13 Parkgate Road, SW11 4NL 020 3202 1037 thecollection-london.com Trotters 86 Northcote Road, SW11 6QN 020 7585 0572 trotters.co.uk
BEAUTY & FITNESS BEAUTY
VIP Rooms 10-12 Old Town, SW4 0JY 020 7627 6204 vipsalons.com
Charlotte Cave 17 The Polygon, SW4 0JG 020 7622 4665 charlottecave.co.uk
Tranquility Skin Care Centre 1 Bellevue Road Wandsworth Common SW17 7EG tranquillitybeautyclinic.com
Lemon Tree Health and Beauty 66 Webb’s Road, SW11 6SE 020 7228 1020 lemontree-london.com
Kalyana Spa 54 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EG 020 7228 9338 kalyana-spa.com
Nirvana Health and Beauty 191 Garratt Lane, SW18 4DR 0208 704 0034 nirvanahealthandbeauty.com
HAIR SALON
Purity Skin Centre 95-97 Clapham High Street SW4 7TB 020 7622 3700 purityskincentre.com
and 13 The Pavement SW4 OHY Gro Arch 641 Voltaire Road, SW4 6DH 020 7720 3666 witcheshut.com 020 7627 0169
Anthony Laban Home 3 Bennet Court 1 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG 020 3475 6644 anthonylabanhome.com
Willie Smarts 11 The Pavement SW4 0HY 020 7498 7771 williesmarts.co.uk Witches Hut 45 Balham High Road SW12 9AN 020 8673 3222
So Me Beauty and Wellness 21 Clapham High Street, SW4 7TR 020 7720 3330 so-me.me
and 4 Lavender Hill, SW11 5RW 020 7585 1325 grolondon.co.uk
Hidden Secrets 15 Clapham Park Road SW4 7EE hiddensecretsbeauty.co.uk
Jo Partridge 46 Abbeville Road, SW4 9NF 020 8772 0403 jopartridge.com
FITNESS
Verde 113A Northcote Road, SW11 6PJ 020 7223 2095 verde.co.uk
Rococo Salon 16 Webb’s Road, SW11 1XJ 020 7223 0948 rococosalon.com
Balance Physio 113 Gauden Road SW4 6LE 020 7627 2308 balancephysio.com
Michaela Mittoi Hair and Beauty Salon Spinnaker House Battersea Reach Wandsworth SW18 1FR michaelasalon.com
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Fitness First 279-291 Balham High Road SW17 7BA 0844 571 2804 fitnessfirst.co.uk Fybre Fitness Hub 25 Northcote Road SW11 1NJ 020 7223 7660 fybrefit.co.uk Movers and Shapers 63 Balham High Road, SW12 9AP 020 8673 0808 moversandshapers.co.uk Pepilates 17c Welmar Mews, SW4 7DD 020 7498 3359 pepilates.co.uk
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PROPERT Y WATCH Décor matters Victoria Farrar, director of Currell on Lavender Hill, discusses how interior design can affect the sale of a property
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he question: ‘How can I add value to my property?’ comes up time and time again. I’m often asked by clients how they can change the interior to get the maximum value for their property without spending too much money. The look and feel of a home can make a massive difference – sometimes even a simple slick of Farrow & Ball paint can work wonders. Take the flooring, for example. A carpet may have seen a lot of wear and tear over the years; in this case I’d recommend that the client lifts it up and sands and exposes the floorboards instead – this look is still very much on-trend, and we’ve even done it in our recently refurbished Lavender Hill office. Lighting is another big factor that can make a difference when selling a property. It’s important that there isn’t any harsh lighting; instead choose lamps to give a softer, cosier feel. Another factor is the colour of the rooms; although you may love your lilac bathroom, prospective buyers might not, and they may find it tricky to see past it. It’s factors like these that can make a big difference. When it comes to dressing a property, I recommend that sellers make sure their flat or house doesn’t look bare. It can often be
Make sure you keep your costs down and don’t get carried away difficult to sell a place that doesn’t have any furniture in it, and properties that have previously been rented out often need a little TLC. The trick is to make sure you keep your costs down and don’t get carried away; after all, these improvements should only be done to help sell or achieve the maximum price for your property. Sometimes prospective buyers can’t see past the choice of décor or envision how the space could potentially look, so it’s important to make sure the property is in good decorative order. In terms of buying and then selling for investment purposes, we’re seeing a high demand for properties on Wandsworth Road as this area is starting to be developed and is near to where the new Nine Elms tube station will be. n
Currell, 205 Lavender Hill, SW11 5TB, 020 3668 1000 (currell.com)
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Desirable development Clapham’s Macaulay Walk strikes a chord with the rental market Macaulay Walk exterior
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he latest premium residential address in Clapham Old Town is proving popular with tenants. The team at Savills Lettings has successfully let 13 properties in the Macaulay Walk development, including heritage conversion apartments and houses, with only one unit remaining. Located next to Clapham Common on the site that once housed the Ross Optical Works, the properties have been designed by award-winning Assael Architecture and prime residential interior specialist MMM Architects, both of which have established a reputation for innovative and inspirational design. The open-plan apartments have been built with high-quality materials and feature exposed brickwork, high ceilings and large windows, providing an abundance of natural light. The houses have a distinctive upsidedown layout, with the bedroom and bathroom spaces on the ground floor; the kitchen, living and dining areas on the first floor and a loft-style space on the second floor. Prices achieved so far range from £400 to £450 per week for the one-bedroom apartments, to £595 to £950 per week for two-bedroom properties, with yields of up to 4.9 per cent. Tenants have predominantly been local young professionals who are attracted to the development’s fantastic proximity to Clapham High Street and its great selection of bars and restaurants. Anthony Jurenko, Savills’ new homes lettings consultant, comments: ‘New-build developments are an ideal buy-to-let investment. Landlords often benefit from a National House Building Council warranty, boiler guarantees and double glazing as standard, while the run up to completion provides an ideal
Macaulay Walk interior
opportunity to secure a tenant before the property is even on the market, minimising void periods. The allure of being the first tenants to live there also attracts a high calibre of applicants who are willing to pay a premium.’ Ben Charsley of Savills Clapham Lettings comments: ‘For tenants, Macaulay Walk provides a high-quality product that is ready to move into. The convenience of a fully-furnished property, combined with the security of a portered and gated development, has proved popular with Clapham locals and corporate clients alike.’ n
Savills Northcote Road, 99 Northcote Road, SW11 6PL, 020 3428 2222 (savills.co.uk)
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Sam Sproston, head of Knight Frank Wandsworth takes the Residents’ Journal on a tour of a palatial pad with a difference
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or his latest instruction, Sam Sproston is taking potential buyers back to school. Not literally of course; the school in question was gutted and extended by a property developer a few years ago, before the current owners completely transformed the place into an impressive and spacious family home. After being buzzed in through a private gate, stone steps lead the way up to an entrance hall that is more in keeping with a continental villa than an old classroom. All traces of the building’s didactic roots have vanished; walls have been removed to create a huge, open-plan layout that emits a wonderful sense of flow. ‘This is far from your typical Wandsworth townhouse,’ comes Sam’s opening gambit, as he stands in the entrance half, dwarfed by a statement light fixture that cascades from the lofty ceiling. ‘In most other properties around here the options to extend are rather formulaic. You either go up into the loft, extend the kitchen out to the garden or dig down into the basement, and the end results, while often very impressive, follow the constraints of more familiar Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Here, it is a completely different story. What makes this property so unique is that the owners have created such a lateral space. It’s functional too.’ Downstairs, there is a guest bedroom suite and a self-contained studio apartment, complete with its own separate entrance, which would be perfect for a nanny. ‘Traditionally we have experienced a drift of
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Despite this divide, stock levels are good and there is now more choice for buyers. ‘Recently we’ve sold several properties discreetly,’ Sam says. ‘We had a house on Patten Road that we marketed at £2.95million and after five or six viewings it went to sealed bids and achieved more than £3million. Once the sale went through we had people ring up and say they hadn’t realised that it was on the market, but we had been instructed to keep it quiet,’ he continues. ‘My advice to buyers is to get in touch and keep us updated with your criteria. We view all the best properties. You could come to us and say, “we want to live on such-and-such a road and our agents might know half of the residents
Traditionally we have experienced a drift of prospective buyers from north of the river, attracted by the prospect of more living space and good schools on the doorstep prospective buyers from north of the river, attracted by the prospect of more living space and good schools on the doorstep,’ Sam explains. ‘By doing this, buyers are typically upsizing on attributes, such as off-street parking and a bigger garden. This property blows buyers away because they expect to find a bigger version of what they currently have in Chelsea or Fulham, and it’s nothing like that.’ This year has been a tale of two halves for the Wandsworth office, from the competitive spring time market that saw the prices of premium properties rise significantly, to the calmer autumn that the office is now experiencing. ‘We were hit by the Scottish referendum and then the following week everyone was talking about Mansion Tax, so the wind was taken out of the sails a bit,’ Sam admits. With a General Election on the horizon, Sam and his team have noticed two veins of thought among prospective buyers. On the one hand, some are looking to move now while mortgage rates seem to be very good and stock more plentiful, while others want to hang on until the spring to see what the outcome will bring and re-evaluate the market then.
living on that street and can ring them to ask if they have any intention of selling.’ The next few months are an exciting time for Knight Frank. Following on from the recent opening of the Chiswick office, the agency will soon be expanding to SW4 with an outpost in Clapham Old Town arriving in early December. ‘We discovered the other day that we have sold properties in Clapham since 1982, but we are only just opening an office there,’ Sam says. ‘It’s been a long time coming.’ As the viewing draws to a close, Sam casts an approving glance over the space – an impressive 5,680 sq ft expanse – and sums up the savvy reasons for moving to Wandsworth. ‘Just north of the river properties regularly trade for more than £1,500 a sq ft, and usually have little by the way of parking or outside space. When you compare that to this, which is £863 a sq ft, it’s a no brainer,’ he concludes, shutting the door to the old school building. There is a lesson to be learned here. n
26 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EB, 020 8682 7777 (knightfrank.co.uk)
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Opportunity knocks Angus Irens, partner at Rymer Irens, talks about cementing the estate agency’s reputation in Wandsworth
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f Rymer Irens had a ‘how to found a successful estate agency’ manual it would go like so: wait for the right deal to come along and grab it with both hands – then invest in the best staff possible. This is the refreshing approach that has kept the Wandsworth-based agency, which now boasts two local offices, moving forward for the last four years. ‘The history starts with my brother Duncan and his business partner Ben Rymer who worked together
them enjoy the fruits of their labour and, after a while, I wanted to do the same,’ he says. ‘After a placement in China, I returned home and joined the team. It wasn’t long before we gelled and a partnership was formed. Duncan is my brother but Ben might as well be the third sibling,’ Angus admits. ‘We all bring such different skills to the table and there is no way the business could work without the three of us.’
We see ourselves as being embedded in Wandsworth and want to know what more we can provide for our clients for a number of years before the opportunity to start out on their own arose. I arrived about 18 months later,’ Angus explains. ‘My background is in corporate finance, I was based in the City for years. I’d helped a number of entrepreneurs and watched
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Longevity is the watchword at Rymer Irens and since day one the team has always wanted to retain its position as a small agency tailored to operate at the higher end of the market. ‘We started out as an ant and have grown without losing our identity,’ Angus says proudly. He puts the success of the Bellevue Road office down to the team’s pragmatism in responding to the needs of clients, rather than sticking to a rigid blueprint. ‘In the same way that Bellevue Road was opportunistic, the perfect chance came along to open a second office at Nightingale Lane. We do have aspirations to grow, but only if the right opportunity comes along,’ Angus assures. The ambition is clear: to be the local, independent agent of choice. ‘We see ourselves as being embedded in Wandsworth and want to know what more we can provide for our clients.’ Angus believes that this autumn is a good time to buy. Rymer Irens has registered a healthy chunk of new stock and property prices have cooled somewhat. ‘Estate agency is very market-driven and the one thing that you can’t do is change the market forces. The market soared to a peak earlier this year, but it couldn’t continue that way,’ Angus explains. ‘There has been a period of reconsideration when buyers and vendors are taking into account the huge property rises of the last few years; many might have been waiting several months for circumstances to change.’ There is a misconception that a situation involving multiple buyers and competing bids – ‘the last of the Madding Crowd’ – as Angus refers to it, causes estate agents to rub their hands together with glee. ‘We don’t want high volatility,’ he insists. ‘There’s absolutely
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no point in having hundreds of applicants. I’d much rather have one good house, one good applicant and then that’s it, deal done.’ Although Angus admits that things might remain a little unsettled in the run-up to next year’s General Election, he is hopeful that conditions will stabilise post-May. ‘Prices remain competitive across the Wandsworth postcode. There has been a lot for buyers and vendors to digest,’ Angus continues. ‘If you had a house worth £1million three years ago, effectively you would have been earning up to £10,000 per month just for holding onto the property. This means that three years on it could achieve £1.36million. Thirty per cent of our business is now property valued at more than £2million.’ The office is also seeing a lot of enquiries from applicants who sold earlier in the year and then moved into rented accommodation to bide their time. Angus acknowledges that today’s so-called ‘generation rent’ means many people don’t look to buy until they are into their thirties, but he disagrees with the suggestion that this is a cultural shift or that more people are looking to rent rather than buy, like our European counterparts. ‘If you go back more than a century to the early 1900s when the majority of homes around here were built, 95 per cent were rented,’ he reveals. ‘I don’t think we’ll return to that. We are a nation of shopkeepers, after all. We like to own our properties; it is in our nature.’ Back to the 21st century and Rymer Irens is hoping to build on its success thanks to its tight-knit team. Angus believes the agency’s single biggest investment should be the staff. ‘Invest in the right person and you invest in the business as a whole,’ he reasons. ‘There is a trend now for estate agents to rely and invest too heavily on their corporate brand image, marketing themselves as all things to all people, often at the expense of attracting and retaining better talent within the industry. I believe that what our clients want in an agency is intelligence about the local market. At our Nightingale Lane office we have a negotiator, Tim, who is fantastic – in fact, he’s probably brighter than the three of us put together,’ Angus jokes. ‘If we could just clone more Tims.’ n
34 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EF, 020 8767 2222 (rymer-irens.com)
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ELEGANT FAMILY HOUSE SITUATED IN THE PRESTIGIOUS 'TOAST RACK' henderson road, sw18 Drawing room ø family room ø study ø kitchen/dining/sitting room ø 6 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø utility room/cloakroom ø 46ft south-facing garden ø 348 sq m (3,750 sq ft) ø EPC=E
Guide £3.25 million Freehold
Savills Wandsworth Emma Seaton eseaton@savills.com
020 8877 1222
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IMMACULATELY REFURBISHED AND EXTENDED FAMILY HOUSE broomwood road, sw11 Double reception room ø study area ø kitchen/ dining/family room ø 5 bedrooms ø 3 bath/ shower rooms ø 2 cloakrooms ø 35ft garden ø roof terrace ø 264 sq m (2,845 sq ft) ø EPC=E
Guide £2.5 million Freehold
Savills Clapham Max Green mgreen@savills.com
020 8673 4111
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1 SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOUSE WITH VIEWS OVER BATTERSEA PARK albert bridge road, sw11 2 reception rooms ø kitchen/breakfast room ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 3 further bedrooms ø bedroom 5/study ø 2 bath/shower rooms ø cloakroom ø cinema room with gym area ø roof terrace ø west-facing garden ø 339 sq m (3,649 sq ft) ø EPC=D Guide £5 million Freehold
Savills Battersea Bridge Mayow Short mshort@savills.com
020 3402 1900
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ELLERTON ROAD, sw18
HERNDON ROAD, sw18
Reception room ø kitchen/family room ø 4 bedrooms ø bathroom ø w.c. ø garden ø terrace ø off-street parking ø 128 sq m (1,380 sq ft) ø EPC=E
Reception room ø dining room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 4 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø cellar ø garden ø 148 sq m (1,590 sq ft) ø EPC=E
Guide £1.295 million Freehold
Asking £1.1 million Freehold
Savills Wandsworth eseaton@savills.com 020 8877 1222
Savills Wandsworth cblewis@savills.com 020 3428 2222
LAVENDER HILL, sw11
QUEENSTOWN ROAD, sw11
Reception room ø open plan kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø shower room ø garden ø 86 sq m (924 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Reception room/kitchen ø 2 bedrooms ø bathroom ø cellar ø garden ø new build ø 63 sq m (675 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Guide £629,950 Leasehold
Guide £500,000 Leasehold
Savills Northcote Road cblewis@savills.com 020 3428 2222
Savills Battersea Bridge gfturner@savills.com 020 3430 6903
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SARSFELD ROAD, sw12
STORMONT ROAD, sw11
2 reception rooms ø kitchen/dining room ø 5 double bedrooms ø 4 bathrooms ø utility room ø cloakroom ø south-facing garden ø 235 sq m (2,530 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Double reception room ø family room ø kitchen/dining room ø 5 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø 2 bath/shower rooms ø utility room ø eaves storage ø garden ø 214 sq m (2,300 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Guide £1.85 million Freehold
Asking £1.75 million Freehold
Savills Clapham mgreen@savills.com 020 8673 4111
Savills Northcote Road cblewis@savills.com 020 3428 2222
KILLIESER AVENUE, sw2
SUMBURGH ROAD, sw12
2 reception rooms ø dining room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 5 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø 2 bath/shower rooms ø utility room/cloakroom ø 69ft garden ø off-street parking ø 237 sq m (2,550 sq ft) ø EPC=F
Double reception room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø 4 double bedrooms ø 2 bath/shower rooms ø cloakroom ø cellar ø garden ø 162 sq m (1,742 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Guide £1.65 million Freehold
Guide £1.595 million Freehold
Savills Clapham mgreen@savills.com 020 8673 4111
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HENDRICK AVENUE, sw11
THURLEIGH ROAD, sw12
5 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 3 reception rooms ø kitchen/ breakfast room ø cloakroom ø utility room ø garden ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=D
6 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø 3 reception rooms ø kitchen/family room ø south-facing garden ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=E
Unfurnished £1,500 per week
Unfurnished £1,500 per week
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Clapham nyendle@savills.com 020 3428 2224
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Northcote Road nyendle@savills.com 020 3428 2224
ENDLESHAM ROAD, sw12
TANTALLON ROAD, sw12
5 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø laundry room ø garden ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=D
5 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø garden ø cloakroom ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=D
Unfurnished £925 per week
Unfurnished £825 per week
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Clapham nyendle@savills.com 020 3428 2224
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Clapham nyendle@savills.com 020 3428 2224
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LYFORD ROAD, sw18
ALBERT BRIDGE ROAD, sw11
6 bedrooms ø 5 bathrooms ø reception room ø dining room ø kitchen/breakfast room ø media room ø landscaped garden ø off-street parking ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=C
6 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø double reception room ø open plan kitchen/dining room ø 2 cloakrooms ø utility room ø west-facing garden ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=E
Unfurnished £2,750 per week
Furnished or Unfurnished £2,500 per week
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Wandsworth ccmunroe@savills.com 020 8877 1222
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Battersea Park champson@savills.com 020 3430 6900
HERONDALE AVENUE, sw18
WENDLE SQUARE, sw11
5 bedrooms ø 3 bathrooms ø 3 reception rooms ø garden ø off-street parking ø Coucil Tax=G ø EPC=F
2 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø open plan kitchen/reception room ø gated off-street parking ø Council Tax=C ø EPC=C
Unfurnished £1,500 per week
Unfurnished £545 per week
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Wandsworth ccmunroe@savills.com 020 8877 1222
+ £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply* Savills Battersea Bridge champson@savills.com 020 3430 6900
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Albion Riverside, Battersea Park SW11 One bedroom flat in Albion Riverside
An elegant, unusually large one bedroom flat located on the 5th floor of the iconic Albion Riverside. This property is beautifully finished throughout with great refinement and benefits from far-reaching south-facing views. This property benefits from 24 hour security and concierge and leisure facilities. Master bedroom, kitchen/dining/reception room, bathroom, utility room. EPC Rating B. Approximately 78 sq m (840 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ965,000 (RVR140034)
KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea battersea@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670
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Albion Riverside, Battersea Park SW11 Three bedroom flat with river views
A rarely available layout in this prestigious building offering stunning views of the Thames and Chelsea with a sunny aspect and a large balcony spanning the river frontage. This flat also has an extremely sought after storage unit and benefits from 24 hour security and concierge and leisure facilities. 3 bedrooms, reception room with dining area, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, balcony. EPC Rating C, Approximately 177 sq m (1,905 sq ft) Leasehold Guide price: ÂŁ3,000,000 (RVR140141)
KnightFrank.co.uk/battersea battersea@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670
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Lillieshall Road, Clapham SW4 Gorgeous short let property
An immaculate five bedroom end of terrace house available for short let. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, conservatory, garden, patio garden and utility room. EPC rating D. Approximately 240 sq m (2,545 sq ft) Available furnished Guide price: ÂŁ1,800 per week (baq195446)
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Lyford Road, Wandsworth Common SW18 A sensational family home on the Common
A large detached family home at the end of a no-through road on Wandsworth Common. 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms, gym, steam room, cinema / media room, swimming pool, secure parking for three cars behind an electric gate. EPC rating E. Approximately 650.68 sq m (7,004 sq ft) Available unfurnished Guide price: ÂŁ3,950 per week (BAQ200420)
KnightFrank.co.uk/lettings battersealettings@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7680
KnightFrank.co.uk Wakehurst Road, Battersea SW11
Located Between the Commons A superb mid-terraced Edwardian family house ideally situated Between the Commons. 4 bedrooms, double reception room, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), kitchen, cellar, south facing garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 168 sq m (1,808 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: ÂŁ1,399,950
KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7680 (WND140253)
Wexford Road, Wandsworth SW12 Great entertaining space
A wonderful flat in excess of 2,250 sq. ft., with great entertaining space and a wonderful landscaped private garden located close to Wandsworth Common. 4/5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2/3 reception rooms, kitchen, utility room, garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 211 sq m 2,271 sq ft Share of freehold Guide price: ÂŁ1,450,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7680 (WND140153)
KnightFrank.co.uk St James’s Drive, Wandsworth SW17 Overlooking the Common
A handsome house facing Wandsworth Common, with off street parking and a large south west facing garden. 4/5 bedrooms, bathrooms (1 en suite), double reception room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, downstairs cloakroom/shower room, spare bedroom/playroom with separate entrance, garden studio. EPC rating D. Approximately 228 sq m (2,454 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: £2,150,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7680 (WND110065)
Balham Park Road, Wandsworth SW12 Double fronted house
A wonderful double fronted family home of over 4,150 sq. ft. with useful side access and a beautiful south facing garden. 6 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suite), 4 reception rooms, study, kitchen, cinema room, utility room, downstairs cloakroom, south facing garden. EPC rating F. Approximately 388 sq m (4,176 sq ft) Freehold Guide price: £3,950,000
KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7680 (WND080281)
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Westover Road, Wandsworth SW18 Imposing double fronted house with parking
A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented detached family house in one of Wandsworth’s most attractive roads. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), 3 reception rooms, study, kitchen, utility room, downstairs cloakroom, 73 x 45ft garden, off street parking. EPC Rating F. Approximately 383 sq m (4,123 sq ft) Freehold
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Cloudesdale Road, SW17 ÂŁ1,300,000 Freehold A fantastic four bedroom family home located in the very desirable Heaver Estate. EPC: D Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2014
Lindore Road, SW11 ÂŁ1,850,000 Freehold A beautifully presented family house in this hugely popular location. EPC: C Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7924 2170
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Hillier Road, SW11 £1,700,000 Freehold A Victorian 5 bedroom family home situated “between the commons”. EPC: D Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7924 2170
Ormeley Road £1,100,000 Freehold A fantastic four bedroom family home. EPC: E Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2014
Wandsworth Road, SW8 £750,000 Leasehold Penthouse with views, parking and excellent transport links. EPC: D Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541
Elms Road, SW4 £2,225,000 Freehold A wonderful six bedroom family home. EPC: E Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541
Webb’s Road, SW11 £500 per week* Superb modern ground floor garden flat. EPC:C
Webb’s Road, SW11 £500 per week* Lovely three bedroom apartment. EPC:C
Battersea Rise, SW11 £525 per week* Spacious two bedroom, two bathroom apartment.
Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 0207 924 2998
Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 0207 924 2998
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The Library Building, SW4 £395 per week* A spacious one bed in The Library Building. EPC: C Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541
Elmhurst Mansions, SW4 £385 per week* A spacious garden flat close to the Old Town. EPC: E Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541
Elmbourne Road SW17 £415 per week* 2 bed garden flat close to commons. EPC: C Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2014
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Clapham Common, SW4 £425 per week* Set on the raised ground floor of this grand house. Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541
Lydon Road, SW4 £360 per week* A split level conversion flat in the Old Town. EPC: E Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541
Kirkstall Road, SW2 £800 per week* Five bedroom family home in Telford Park. EPC:E
Pickets Street, SW12 £710 per week* 3 bed house in Nightingale Triangle. EPC: D
Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2014
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St John’s Hill Grove, SW11 £795 per week* Beautiful Three bedroom family home. EPC:D
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Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 0207 924 2998
Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 0207 924 2998
Grove Lodge, SW4 £375 per week* A newly redecorated one double bed flat. EPC: D Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541
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Honeybrook Road, SW12 £475 per week* 2 bed modern conversation. EPC: C Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2014
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Alderbrook Road, SW12 £692 per week* Three bed House close to Clapham South. EPC: D Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2014
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Foxbourne Road SW17 £825 per week* 4 bed family house in Heaver Estate. EPC: E Hamptons Balham 020 8618 2014
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Edgeley Road SW4 ÂŁ1,475,000 This substantial four-bedroom detached family house offers over 2,300 sqft of living space beautifully arranged over three levels and a pretty South West facing garden. The accommodation includes a double reception room, a large kitchen/dining room leading out (via glass French doors) to a pretty South West facing garden. Edgeley Road is a popular residential street conveniently located for the amenities of Clapham Old Town and the wide open spaces of Clapham Common. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents. CLAPHAM: 020 7501 3666 sales.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk
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St John’s Hill SW11 £1,195,000 This stunning three-bedroom Victorian house has extensively refurbished to a high specification and benefits from a large south facing garden and a separate office. The accommodation includes a semi open plan reception room, an extended kitchen/dining area with bi folding doors leading out to the garden, a utility room and a separate WC. The upper floors boast two double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a master suite with walk-in wardrobes and en suite shower room. Freehold. EPC=C. Joint Sole Agent. BATTERSEA: 020 7228 9292 sales.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk
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Nicosia Road SW4 £1,950 per week This truly magnificent five-bedroom semi detached house is located in the highly sought after ‘Toast Rack’ area, moments from Wandsworth Common and Bellevue road. The house is presented in excellent condition and benefits from approx. 3,000 sqft of living space. Highlights include a large entrance hall, a bright double reception room, a fully extended kitchen with island unit and granite surfaces, as well as a dining area leading out to a 50ft south facing lawned garden with a fantastic summerhouse. EPC=E BATTERSEA: 020 7228 9292 lets.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk
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Trinity Crescent SW17 ÂŁ1,385 per week This superb four-bedroom detached property is presented in immaculate condition throughout. Leading up from a sweeping driveway, with space for up to five cars. The accommodation includes a double reception room, further reception room with French doors leading out to a huge 200ft landscaped garden complete with a charming summerhouse and a large kitchen with plenty of space for dining. EPC=E BALHAM: 020 8673 4377 lets.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk Tenant fees apply, see www.marshandparsons.co.uk/services/lettings/tenant-fees for more information.
Almeric Road
£425 pw
A well maintained and neutrally decorated first floor flat, presented in excellent order throughout and ideally located for access to both Northcote Road and the many amenities of Clapham Junction. Ideal for both professional sharers or for a couple. The whole property is neutrally decorated and is offered on an unfurnished basis from early December. Two double bedroom•Open plan kitchen/reception room•Modern bathroom•Ideal location•Neutral decorated•Unfurnished
Welmar Mews
£690 pw
A stunning and contemporary mews house offering bright, spacious living space. The ground floor has three double bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom and another separate bathroom. The first floor has a huge open plan kitchen/ reception room with double height ceilings and wooden floors and steps leading up to a private roof terrace. The property is available immediately on an unfurnished basis and is offered in immaculate condition. Three double bedrooms• Huge reception room•En suite bathroom•Bathroom•Terrace•Unfurnished
131 Northcote Road London SW11 6PS T 020 7228 5111 E battersealettings@ramptonbaseley.com www.ramptonbaseley.com
Kelmscott Road
£875 pw
This attractive four bedroom family home is located on a popular residential street between the commons. The house boasts original Victorian features such as the tiled hallway and fire place in the reception room. The double reception room benefits from plenty of natural light from the southerly aspect bay window and leads onto the kitchen that has been extended into the side return. Four double bedrooms•Double reception room•Kitchen/ breakfast room•Utility cupboard•Downstairs W/C•Family bathroom•Shower room •Cellar•Garden•Unfurnished
Hillier Road
£995 pw
This Victorian house has been extended into the side return and basement to create a lovely four bedroom family home. There are wooden floors throughout the ground floor in the double reception room and kitchen. From the kitchen doors lead out onto the south east facing garden and there is also a downstairs WC. There are four double bedrooms, including a master bedroom with built in wardrobes and air conditioning. There is also the added benefit of a spacious family room in the basement. Four double bedrooms•Double reception room•Kitchen/ breakfast room•Family room•Family bathroom•Shower room•Ground floor W/C•Garden•Unfurnished
Gayville Road
£1,650,000 Freehold
A beautifully presented end of terrace period house. This property is situated on a plot which measures in excess of 22 feet in width and the house provides well balanced, light and spacious family accommodation arranged over three floors. A rare benefit is the side access which is extremely handy for storing bicycles and prams etc. Five bedrooms•Double reception room•Kitchen/breakfast room•Family bathroom•Two ensuite bathroom•Separate W/C •Cellar•Garden
Eland Road
£1,795,000 Freehold
Positioned on Eland Road, a road sought after for its large gardens and easy transport links, is this newly renovated four storey Victorian Town House. The property has been meticulously restored. Four double bedrooms•Double reception room•Kitchen/ family room•Ensuite bathroom•Family bathroom•Shower room•Downstairs wc•Cellar•South facing garden
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Lavender Gardens
£1,950,000 Freehold
This stunning elegant family house measures well in excess of 2600sqft. The accommodation has been recently refurbished to an extremely high standard incorporating good quality materials and fittings throughout. Four double bedrooms•Reception room•Kitchen breakfast room• Family bathroom•Ensuite shower room•Separate wc•Roof terrace
Broomwood Road
OIEO £2,500,000 Freehold
This remarkable Victorian house has been almost entirely rebuilt to create this spectacular family home with a huge emphasis on space and light. The interior has been finished to an extremely high standard with a layout that combines two levels of superb living space with five comfortable bedrooms. Six double bedrooms•Double reception room•Kitchen dining room•Separate wc•2 ensuite shower rooms•Family bathroom•Shower room•Garden
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JEDBURGH SW11 The Clapham Common BroomwoodSTREET, Road Between Commons SW11Northside £1,450,000 £1,160,000 || freehold SHARE OF FREEHOLD
At a immaculate spectacular 1456 square feet (135.3 SQ.M),Victorian this exceptional 3 double This 5 double bedroom, 3 bathroom family house hasbedroom,stylishly 2 bathroom family maisonette bigger many three bedroom houses been refurbished throughout is and has athan sunny west-facing garden. in the area. been designed flair,is has outstanding living space and Offered with Itnohas forward chain, thewith house positioned in a sought-after, very a beautiful sunny south-facing garden. Situated just off and right quiet street just off Clapham Common with access to Northcote transport, Road shopping and by WandsworthatCommon the likelythe catchment Honeywell School. Old EPCTown. -D restaurants ClaphaminJunction, NorthcoteforRoad and Clapham EPC - D.
• Entrance Hall Side Access • Double Reception Room 27' Double Reception • Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 24' Kitchen/Family • Planning PermissionRoom for Side Extension 3 Double Bedrooms • Large Basement 2 Bath/Shower Rooms (1 En Suite) • West-facing Garden • Cloakroom/WC
• South-facing Garden • 5 Double Bedrooms • Residents' ParkingRooms • 3 Bath/Shower • Likely Honeywell Catchment • Resident ’s Parking • 1456 / 135.3 SQ.M • L.B. SQ.FT Wandsworth • 1,990 Sq Ft / 184.8 Sq M
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LAVENDER SW11 The Battersea MontholmeSWEEP, Road Between Commons SW11 £1,225,000 freehold £1,825,000 || FREEHOLD
This extra-wide stylishly refurbished five double bedroom, bathroom Victorian house This and beautifully refurbished four three double bedroom, Victorian house occupiesfrom an enviable closefloor to Northcote Road and School. Its benefits generousspot ground living space and anHoneywell easily maintained westhealthygarden. floor area 2300 square feet is thanks to location, its larger extremely and wonderfully facing It isofsituated in an ultra-convenient close to sunny south-west facing garden its superb 27' kitchen/family room fashionable Northcote Road and and Clapham Junction BR station. EPC - E which has been recently extended to side and rear. EPC - E.
• Entrance Hall • Wide Double Reception Double Reception RoomRoom • Kitchen/Breakfast Room 27' Kitchen / Family Room • West-Facing Garden Rear & Side Extension • Cellar Utility Room •4 Double Bedrooms Cloakroom/ WC • Cellar • 30’ SW-facing Garden
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• 5 Double Bedrooms • 2Suite Bath/Shower • En Bath / Rooms •Shower Large Room Unconverted / WC Loft • L.B. Wandsworth • Family Bathroom / WC • Resident ’s Parking • Shower Room / WC • 1,505 SQ.FT / 139.8 SQ.M • L.B. Wandsworth • Residents’ Parking • 2300 SQ.FT / 213.6 SQ.M
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MONTHOLME ROAD, SW11 Between the Commons £1,775,000 | freehold Blessed with an exceptionally rare and sunny 58’ SW-facing garden, this substantial five bedroom Victorian house is outstanding for any family, with its substantial ground floor extension creating a superb 28’ kitchen/dining/family room. With large gardens directly behind and the resulting green and open rear outlook this is one of the most special and desirable locations Between the Commons and is close to schools, transport links and fashionable Northcote Road. EPC - D
• Front Garden • Double Reception • 28’ Kitchen/ Family Room • Cellar • Cloakroom/WC • 58’ SW-facing Garden
• 5 Double Bedroom • 3 Bath/Shower Rooms • L.B. Wandsworth • Resident’s Parking • 2,260 Sq Ft / 210 Sq M
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Blenkarne Road Between The Commons SW11 £3,450,000 | FREEHOLD
Possessing one of the largest gardens (70' x 55') and leafiest locations between the commons, this substantial Victorian house (3248 SQ.FT / 301.7 SQ.MT) is a rare treasure. One of only a few semi-detached properties set back in this prestigious crescent, it offers wonderful scope for expansion. Wandsworth Common, its station, fashionable Northcote/ Bellevue Roads and excellent schools are close by. EPC - D
WROUGHTON ROAD, SW11 Between the Commons £925,000 | freehold This magnificent 3 double bedroom apartment is packed with wow-factor and offers outstanding living/entertaining space courtesy of its huge floor area of 1453 square feet (135 sq m). Positioned on the upper floors of a substantial Victorian property, it has been beautifully extended and meticulously designed in contemporary style. Situated between the commons close to excellent transport facilities, good schools and fashionable Northcote Road. EPC - D
• Built c. 1885 • Front Garden With Side Access • Entrance Hall With Galleried Staircase • 2 Large Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Extensive • Entrance Hall Basement • Terrace Cellar • Head-Height • Outside WC/Washroom • Huge 27’ x 17’ Reception/ Kitchen • 3 Double Bedrooms • Bathroom/WC • En Suite Shower Room / WC
• Store • 5 Double Bedrooms • 3 Bath / Shower Rooms • Roof Terrace • Loft Space 70' x 55' • •Separate WCRear Garden London Borough of Wandsworth • •Utility Room 3248 SQ. FT. / 301.7 SQ. M + LOFT • •L.B. Wandsworth • Resident ’s Parking • 1,453 SQ.FT / 135 SQ.M • Share of Freehold
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£750,000 S.O.F Barnard Road, SW11 • Three double bedrooms • Potential to extend • Victorian maisonette • In need of modernisation
£550,000 Leasehold The Old Court House, W14 • One double bedrooms • Grade II listed conversion • High ceilings • South west aspect
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£625 Per Week* Orbis Wharf, SW11 • Two bedrooms • Large private terrace • Riverside development • Secure parking • Open plan reception
£600 Per Week* Lavender Sweep, SW11 • Three bedrooms • Victorian conversion • Close to Clapham Junction • Private terrace • Two bathrooms *tenancy fees will apply. For more details on our fees please visit our website www.currell.com/knowledge-base/our-letting-fees
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Malwood Road SW12 £2,000,000 Freehold Balham Sales 020 8673 0191 | balhamsales@dng.co.uk
Battersea High Street SW11 £1,900,000 Freehold Battersea Park Sales 020 7720 8077 | battpksales@dng.co.uk North
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Situated within the 'Nightingale Triangle' is this semi-detached family home in immaculate condition with a stunning 45'5 x 22'4 garden. The property offers extended, modern living whilst retaining its period features.
5 double bedrooms, 2 family bathrooms (1 en-suite), Shower room, Double reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Study, Cloakroom, Garden, EPC: D.
A unique and charming cottage set behind a secure gate just off Battersea High Street. Arranged over three floors, the house has the perfect balance of family living and entertaining space.
Master bedroom suite, 3 further double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen, Off-street parking, Cobbled garden, EPC: F.
Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush
Kensington
Kensington Gate
South Kensington
Notting Hill
Pimlico & Westminster
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The Chapel, Gilmore House SW4 ÂŁ1,500,000 Share of Freehold Battersea Sales 020 7924 2000 | battsales@dng.co.uk
Hambalt Road SW4 ÂŁ775,000 Share of Freehold Clapham Sales 020 8675 4400 | claphamsales@dng.co.uk South
Balham
Battersea
Battersea Park
This Chapel conversion is an architectural gem which covers in excess of 1,500 sq. ft. The property boasts 20 ft. ceilings a 350 sq.ft. galleried master suite and most notably the Edward Burne-Jones stained glass windows.
Galleried master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Open-plan kitchen/dining area, Large open-plan reception area, Utility room EPC: F.
A stunning ground floor Victorian maisonette on a popular and quiet road in the heart of the Abbeville Village. The property is conveniently located for Clapham Common and local amenities on Abbeville Road.
2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception, Kitchen/breakfast room, Garden, EPC: D.
Clapham
East Putney
Southfields & Earlsfield
West Putney
Ramsden Road SW12 £1,150 per week Fees apply Unfurnished Clapham Lettings 020 8675 0888 | claphamlets@dng.co.uk
Orville Road SW11 £875 per week Fees apply Unfurnished Battersea Park Lettings 020 7498 5243 | battpklets@dng.co.uk North
Chelsea
Fulham
A spacious semi-detached family home situated in the heart of the Nightingale Triangle. The generous double reception room boasts an original fireplace and immaculate period features.
5 double bedrooms, Family bathroom, 2 shower rooms (1 en-suite), Double reception rooms, Large kitchen, Utility room, Cellar, Garden, EPC: D.
This family home has been entirely refurbished throughout to a very high standard. Orville Road is moments from local amenities and a number of fantastic schools, including St Thomas's.
4 double bedrooms, Single bedroom/ Study, Reception room, 3 bathrooms, Open-plan kitchen/reception room, Garden, Garage, EPC: D.
Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush
Kensington
Kensington Gate
South Kensington
Notting Hill
Pimlico & Westminster
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Viewfield Road SW18 ÂŁ750 per week Fees apply Unfurnished
A semi-detached house conveniently located for the shops and restaurants of Southfields Village, as well as St. Michaels Primary School.
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Large open-plan kitchen, Garden, Off-street parking, Cloakroom, Utility room, EPC: D.
A fantastic family home within the Southfields Grid, conveniently located for the shops and restaurants. The property offers an open-plan kitchen with French doors out to a south-west facing garden.
5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/family room, Cloakroom, Garden, EPC: D.
Southfields Lettings 020 8874 8844 | sthfldslets@dng.co.uk
Heythorp Street SW18 ÂŁ692 per week Fees apply Unfurnished Southfields Lettings 020 8874 8844 | sthfldslets@dng.co.uk South
Balham
Battersea
Battersea Park
Clapham
East Putney
Southfields & Earlsfield
West Putney
HELP US CREATE A HAPPY CHRISTMAS This year the Douglas & Gordon and Kids Company partnership gets real with three D&G teams restoring three properties you simply wouldn’t believe could be home to children. It’s practical and we’d love you to help us help them. Kids Company has set up a housing intervention programme that aids families by creating a healthier and happier environment for these children by completely redecorating parts of their homes.
To find out more, please pop into your local Douglas & Gordon office or visit our website:
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