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Dear Resident, ‘Variety’s the very spice of life that gives it all its flavour,’ said English poet William Cowper. To that end, we have an abundance of features to whet your appetite this issue. From planning and development news (page 32) to what’s happened to Battersea Arts Centre since the fire (page 15), The Journal brings you all the latest news from the area. Events are also at the forefront of our minds, and with the Wandsworth Fringe festival taking place from 1-17 May, we’ve selected eight highlights that are happening in the area (page 12). To find out more about what’s going on in the locale, flick to The Calendar (page 10). With all those features to chew over, it’s about time we did some exercise. Jennifer Mason gets to grips with aerial silks by joining in with a Flying Fantastic class in Battersea. Turn to page 22 to read on, while we also take a walk around Clapham to find out more about the green plaques from The Clapham Society (page 30).
Helen Ward, helenward.info Helen is showing at Colours of Spring exhibition at Foss Fine Art. To find out more, flick to page 10 (fossfineart.com).
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NOTEBOOK Keep your finger on the pulse with our roundup of local news
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Artistic range Wedding Presents Direct is delighted to share the news that its wedding list service will soon feature the Royal Doulton 200 Years Collection. The new range has been created in collaboration with a number of well-known artists to commemorate 200 years since the English tableware collectable company Royal Doulton opened in 1815. Designers who worked on the collection include Nick Walker, Pure Evil, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. The eclectic set of ceramics and pottery will be a great addition to the company’s list of unique and personal wedding gifts.
Visit by appointment only, Wedding Presents Direct, Unit E3, The Old Imperial Laundry, 71 Warriner Gardens, SW11 4XW, 020 7622 6300 (weddingpresentsdirect.co.uk)
New homes The area stretching from Clapham Junction to Battersea’s waterfront will see active transformations after the new Northern Line tube stations and the Crossrail 2 developments have been built. There are plans in place for a new 57-acre housing zone. Wandsworth Council is giving priority to the development of affordable housing with the vast project, planning 5,000 new homes to be developed across the area. The first builds will be homes available for shared ownership at a former Christie’s Fine Art Storage warehouse, followed by St John’s Way developments offering 540 flats for private and shared ownership.
(wandsworth.gov.uk) © Go Ape © Peabody
Up in the treetops Go Ape will be taking over Battersea Park’s treetops this summer. Built among the park’s taller trees, the attraction will feature an obstacle course of ladders, walkways, bridges, tunnels and zip wires. Go Ape is suitable for those over the age of six, as adventurers (after an initial training session) must be responsible for their own (or their children’s) safety while completing the course. It’s the first of its kind in London, and this family-friendly attraction is set to become a popular, thrilling experience with breathtaking views of the park and surrounding area.
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CLAPHAM AND BALHAM This image & below © The White House Preparatory School © David Griffen
New to try From early May, The Avalon and its sister pubs in Clapham and Battersea (The Stonhouse, The Abbeville, The Bolingbroke and The Latchmere) will all be presenting a ‘table menu’ for Sunday lunch. The new menu features sharing dishes that have been designed for four or more people including a charcuterie plate, roast chicken with all the trimmings and classic apple pie with custard for pudding. The special charcuterie range has been created in collaboration with Moons Green Charcuterie, and includes two bespoke products; a chilli lomo and a rosemary and thyme coppa.
Open day The White House Preparatory School is opening its doors to parents and potential scholars this month to let them come and explore the school. Housed in a beautiful Victorian building in Clapham Park, the independent day school teaches both girls and boys from two-and-ahalf to 11 years old. On the open morning, visitors are invited to enjoy singing and instrumental performances and see projects and artwork made by the school’s pupils.
16 Balham Hill, SW12 9EB, 020 8675 8613 (theavalonlondon.com) Both images © Chris Coulson @cwiss
9 May, 9.30am-11.30am, The White House Preparatory School, 24 Thornton Road, Clapham Park, SW12 0LF, 020 8674 9514 (whitehouseschool.com) © barrecore
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Alternative exercise For those after a lean figure, the increasingly popular barre workout is just the answer. Classes can be taken at Clapham’s Fitness Fusions with a number of appointment slots available. If you want something more specific, however, the knowledgeable company named barrecore offers expert tuition in the exercise at their specially-built studios across London. In west and south-west London, barrecore has studios in Wimbledon and Chiswick, and in central London the locations are Mayfair, Chelsea and Kensington.
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Already popular across London and other buzzing metropolises such as Berlin, pop-up enterprise Ghana Kitchen is taking residency at The King & Co in Clapham. Throughout the month of May, you’ll be able to experience traditional Ghanaian cuisine with a modern twist, brought to you by creative chef Zoe Adjonyoh. The exciting new menu offers dishes like jollof chicken skewers, griddled mackerel fillets in chilli, lemon and garlic, and okra tempura with homemade shito sauce. On weekends, visitors will be treated to Zoe’s signature burrito and a special chop bar menu, which features a tasting selection of Ghanaian classics.
The King & Co, 100 Clapham Park Road, SW4 7BZ, 020 7498 1971 (zoesghanakitchen.co.uk) (thekingandco.uk)
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WANDSWORTH Both images © Julian Middleton, Aedas-ArtsTeam
Well-deserved design award The newly re-developed Burntwood School has been honoured with a prestigious Civic Trust Award for its exceptional design and value in the community. The renovation project was completed after a £40million education development scheme was rolled out across the borough of Wandsworth. Designed by architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, the new building comprises four new teaching blocks, a performing arts centre and a sports hall. The large project also saw the modernisation of the existing assembly hall, swimming pool and gymnasium buildings, as well as landscaping improvements. The developments have allowed the school to expand its capacity to include a greater number of students.
Burntwood School, Burntwood Lane, SW17 0AQ, 020 8946 6201 (burntwoodschool.com) (civictrustawards.org.uk)
Fresh appearance Founded in 1977 by Jatinder Verma, Tara Arts has embarked on a year-long renovation project of the Edwardian building it has occupied since 1983. The new building will be the first in Europe to have an earth-floor stage that’s been inspired by Indian open-air theatres. The new stage instalment will significantly increase the capacity of the current auditorium. The project has received support from Arts Council England, environmental company Viridor Credits, the Foyle Foundation, the City Bridge Trust, the Cockayne Foundation and a great number of individual sponsors. The theatre will reopen in December 2015 with a traditional Tara Arts pantomime performance followed by the programme of new works by visiting companies.
Tara Arts Theatre, 356 Garratt Lane, SW18 4ES, 020 8333 4457 (tara-arts.com)
Staying healthy made easy A new health support service called Wandsworth Wellbeing Hub has been launched by the NHS Wandsworth Clinical Commissioning Group. A new helpline and online information database aims to provide the community with practical information on the health, wellbeing and lifestyle advice services available in the borough. Helpline operators will be able to assist callers to find out about NHS courses as well as about services conducted by community groups, voluntary organisations and the council. The Hub will help people access the support they’re looking for before turning to their GP or hospital services.
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Inspirational achievement
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Wandsworth-based civil engineer Joanne Sui has been shortlisted for the Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2015. Nominated in the Young Achiever category, Joanne has been recognised for her input in the £4.2billion Thames Tideway Tunnel project. She is a University College London graduate and has previously worked on major infrastructure projects such as Crossrail and High Speed Two. The special awards, celebrating its 16th year, marks the valuable contributions made by Britain’s Asian women within business, sports and culture.
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The Calendar A selection of the best events happening in the area
6 - 7 May
9 May
9 May – 6 June
a taste of italy
HANDS-ON ART
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Kitchen and bathroom tile specialist Linear London has teamed up with food consultant Lorna Dunhill to welcome you to two entertaining masterclasses with Italian chef and food blogger Simona Fabrizio. Held in its kitchen showroom, the cookery sessions will give you a chance to try your hand at authentic Italian cuisine. The workshop includes rolling out fresh pasta, making artisan ravioli and classic sauces, a spring risotto and a seasonal dessert, all against the backdrop of Linear London’s beautiful Alno Kitchen Showroom.
Wandsworth Fringe festival has a number of creative workshops organised by Move, an independently curated celebration of creativity, in support of Wandsworth charities and schools. Music, dance and theatreinspired classes will be run by established artists and two exciting events to look forward to are the sculpture workshop with Christopher Guest and a Chinese brushpainting workshop, Brush Moves with art psychotherapist Francesca La Nave.
Foss Fine Art is proud to present recent works by Charlotte Hardy and Elisabeth Lecourt, and for the first time Angie Kenber and Helen Ward in an exciting new exhibition called Colours of Spring. The show will comprise contemporary artworks exploring nature motifs through mixed media and three-dimensional works, featuring colourful landscapes and delicate flowers, as well as paper insects and old maps re-worked into items of clothing. Perfect for celebrating the season, the springtime exhibition makes a great event to go to this May or June.
£40, 10.30am-2pm, Unit 5 Zennor Road, Balham, SW12 0PS, 020 8675 3605, (lornadunhill.co.uk) (sagraincasa.it) (linearlondon.com)
Free, sculpture workshop, 1pm-5pm, The Magic Garden, 231 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4LG, mel_barry@outlook.com, Brush Moves, 1pm - 3pm, WoW Mums, Haven Lodge, 2 Wolftencroft Close, SW11 2LD, (wandsworthartsfestival.com)
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113b Northcote Road (entrance Wakehurst Road), SW11 6PW, 020 7738 0838, (fossfineart.com)
© Helen Ward
© Nick Cornish
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Orange dance © Christopher Guest
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18 May
4-5 June
SAVOUR A BEER
WIG STORY
TASTING CLUB
We Brought Beer presents an exciting tasting session introducing the American craft beer scene. You’ll have a chance to taste a great range of styles, from American citrusy and pine-flavoured pale ales to big bold hop-forward India pale ales and rich dark stouts that have been aged in oak barrels and even a special milk stout beer tasting of Neapolitan ice cream. Apart from sounding truly delicious, the event is also educational, as you’ll be learning about the breweries that produce these unique beers, such as Tailgate, Fordham, Old Dominion and Saugatuck.
A member of The Clapham Society, Angela Cobbin, will be sharing the story of her life-long career as a theatrical wig designer at this event. Angela has been designing and making wigs for 40 years and her customers include productions in West End and Broadway theatres, along with television and film projects. Having a number of impressive international clients under her belt, she will talk about her experiences with Spitting Image, Madame Tussauds, the Royal Opera House and the Royal National Theatre, as well as Mary Poppins, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and many more.
For the gourmands out there, a brilliant opportunity to taste the finest dishes by Top Hat Catering is coming your way as the team plans to launch special Supper Clubs. The pop-up events will be hosted at the kitchen in Battersea, where the new seasonal menu of 2015 can also be savoured. Bloody Mary with smoked tomato juice, anyone? The passionate chefs behind the intricate dishes will also be sharing their tips and secrets on how to create these cookery wonders yourself. It’s the perfect event for foodies.
Free, 7.30pm, 28 Hildreth Street, SW12 9RQ, 020 8673 9324, hello@webroughtbeer.co.uk (webroughtbeer.co.uk)
Free, 8pm, Omnibus, 1 Clapham Common Northside, SW4 0QW, 020 7498 4699 (omnibus-clapham.org) (claphamsociety.com)
TASTING CLUB
Ben Watts © We Brought Beer
Limited places, £35-£45, Unit 1, Heliport Industrial Estate, Lombard Road, Battersea, SW11 3SS, 020 7924 3180 or 07909 977 975 (tophatcatering.co.uk)
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wonderful With the Fringe approaching this month, The Journal
2, 4, 8, 9, 15 and 16 May
Alice in Wonderland Described as being ‘gloriously silly’, this production is performed by Blackshaw Theatre Company. The plot follows Alice, who has had the terrible misfortune of losing her cat, and while looking for her, stumbles into the library. Here, she discovers more than she could ever imagine and her world turns upside down. It’s suitable for children aged four years old and above, but there are plenty of jokes for grown-ups thrown in too.
£6, £3 children, times vary; see festival website for information, Battersea Library, 265 Lavender Hill, SW11 1JB, 020 7223 2334
1-2 May
6-10 May
Private Lives by Noël Coward
The HandleBards: The Comedy of Errors and Macbeth
Noël Coward’s play, Private Lives is being brought to life for the Fringe and it will take you all the way back to the romantic period of the 1930s. Rather than announcing divorces and break-ups through Facebook or Twitter, this tale tells of two people honeymooning with their second spouses who still find ways to torture the ones they truly love. It’s a favourite of Coward’s and provides audiences with a romantic comedy that has a twist in its tail.
This bicycle-powered, four-strong team of actors are performing Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors (6, 8 and 10 May) and Macbeth (7 and 9 May). During their summer tour in 2014, the troupe carried all of their props and sets on bicycles and they use the bikes in their performances to power surprises and contraptions on stage. It’s a multi-layered, entertaining idea that’s sure to delight.
£12, £8 concessions, 7.45pm both nights, 3pm matinee on 2 May, Putney Arts Theatre, Ravenna Road, SW15 6AW, 020 8788 6943
£12 standard, £8 concession, 7pm-9pm, Pump House Gallery piazza, Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ, 07986 784 207
8 May Of Myths, Perspectives and Transformations Settle down in your seat for this show devised and performed by Lunas Dance Project. Its meaning is on a deeper level than you may first imagine: it’s billed as being an exploration of the transformative effects of emotional change, focusing on desire and resistance and all the difficulties a new path brings. The dance company is an energetic group who explore sensations through connected and flexible movements. Entertaining and enthralling, it’s bound to leave any viewer impressed and in awe of the dancers’ talents.
£5, 6pm, St.Pauls Church, Welham Road, SW17 9BT, 07907 555 135
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more info Visit online at wandsworthartsfestival.com for full events listings, including times and prices
rounds up eight of the most exciting events to attend
10, 17 May Not Dead Yet Lynn Ruth Miller is 81-years-old, and as the title of her show suggests, she’s still going strong. This performance encompasses her tales of life and death, from discharging herself from hospital to starting stand-up comedy at the age of 71. Expect plenty of wit and wisdom and take the opportunity to learn what her recipe for keeping life exciting is. Featuring inspiring stories, lots of laughs and brilliant new songs, there’s a bit of everything in this delightfully original performance.
£10, £8 concessions, 7pm, The Four Thieves, 51 Lavender Gardens, SW11 1DJ, 07906 688 560
12-13 May
12 May
Pope Head (The Secret Life of Francis Bacon)
Cleveland Watkiss and the Stardust People Choir live in concert Directed by vocalist Cleveland Watkiss, the Stardust People Choir wants to share their dulcet tones with SW18 residents looking for a bit of musical gratification this month. The choir’s material is all completely original and it works on a basis of both improvisation and planned material, meaning the event can take any number of exciting twists and turns that will keep anyone watching intrigued.
Francis Bacon is one of the most celebrated artists of our time, so what better way to recognise this fact than by examining him and his work in detail. The one-man play performed by Garry Roost will detail his life, art, sexuality and philosophies under a microscope and provide a chance to brush up on all you need to know about the man. There’s plenty of material for it thanks to his many eccentricities, such as his getting caught wearing his mother’s clothes.
£10, £7 concessions and children, 7pm-9pm, World Heart Beat Music Academy, 58 Kimber Road, SW18 4PP, 020 8870 3042
£10, £9 concessions, 8.30pm-9.30pm, The Bedford Pub, 77 Bedford Hill, SW12 9HD, 020 8682 8940
15-17 May Battersea Odyssey Lightbox Theatre’s newest work has been developed specifically with the Wandsworth Festival in mind. By undertaking 18 months of workshops and interviews with residents of the area, Lightbox has collected hundreds of untold stories about life in Battersea, spanning the last century. The tales they’ve been told will be replayed and woven together by actors who have been carefully placed around the historic
building of Katherine Low Settlement. It’s an immersive experience and it will offer you the chance to share your own Battersea story, or simply enjoy the interesting tales of others.
£5 adults, £3 concessions, Friday 7.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 1pm, 4pm and 7.30pm, Katherine Low Settlement, 108 Battersea High Street, SW11 3HP (07887 563 357)
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Saved Octagonal Dome (Photo: London Fire Brigade
Remains of the Grand Hall (Photo: London Fire Brigade)
local institution
What’s happened since the fire at Battersea Arts Centre? When The Journal heard about the fire breaking out at BAC, our hearts sank. But with the help and support of locals, the government and theatres near and far, BAC’s ethos motto – Not For Me, Not For You, But For Us – is stronger than ever and restoration work has already begun. The Journal speaks to David Jubb, artistic director of BAC, to find out more…
Grand Hall gable (Photo: London Fire Brigade)
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We heard that the fire took place in the roof, is this true? Do you know what caused it? If not, will you ever find out? The cause of the fire, which appears to have started in the roof of the Grand Hall, has not been determined and there’s the possibility that it may never be known. The fire alarm alerted staff to the fire and a full evacuation was completed in minutes, ensuring that everyone reached safety quickly. The London Fire Brigade’s investigation will continue once there’s safe access to the fire-site. This access is dependent on a specialist contractor completing work to stabilise the two gable ends of the Grand Hall, as well as other structural works. Builders restarted working on what was due to be the final phase of the Capital Project to restore and redevelop the middle third of the building, due to be completed in April/ May next year. Luckily, the bulk of work planned was in the front two thirds of the building, which has been unaffected by the fire thanks to the brilliant work of the Fire Brigade so it can continue as planned. Highlights from this phase include the creation of a courtyard theatre and a new wing of artist bedrooms.
How extensive is the damage to the Grand Hall? The Grand Hall, which is located at the back of the building, where the fire appears to have started, is completely destroyed. This tragically includes intricate plasterwork, the console of a historic theatre organ, as well as the set for the show Missing by Gecko. BAC underwrote the cost of rebuilding the set to enable the company to undertake a tour to Mexico only two weeks after the fire. Approximately 80 fire-fighters tackled the blaze and it took a few hours to bring it under control before the process of ‘damping down’ took place overnight.
How is the Grand Hall going to be restored? How much is it estimated to cost? Do you know how long it will take to rebuild? We’re working with our architects Haworth Tompkins and a wider team of experts who are helping us assess the fire site and work out next steps; engaging with a salvage team from Historic Royal Palaces who have
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Clockwise, from far left: David Jubb, artistic director (Photo: Battersea Arts Centre); BAC Entrance (Photo: James Allan); Battersea Arts Centre (Photo: Morley Von Sternberg); Marble Stairs (Photo: Morley Von Sternberg)
brilliantly offered to help with this important side of the recovery. It’s too early to estimate a cost at this stage but we’re imagining that the design and rebuild process will take up to three years.
Other than the Grand Hall, was anywhere else in the building affected by the fire? At the back of the building the Lower Hall has also suffered severe damage, although the full impact on its structure is yet be determined. Surrounding spaces have also been affected by the huge amount of water necessary to put out the fire and staff offices and technical equipment has also been lost. The brilliant work of the London Fire Brigade and other emergency services on the scene the Friday of the fire meant that the front of the building was untouched and able to reopen to the public the following Saturday evening, with two sold-out shows going ahead as planned. Artefacts from Wandsworth Museum, which recently announced a partnership with BAC, are also safe in a dedicated off-site storage unit.
The Chancellor has pledged £1million to the rebuild BAC but what other fundraising efforts that are taking place? How much have you raised so far? Five-hundred thousand pounds of the government’s investment will go towards the existing capital project in the middle-third of the building next year and the other £500,000 of the government’s investment will go towards our Phoenix Fund, which was set up in response to the fire. We’re trying to reach £1million for the Phoenix Fund to help us tackle all the challenges of not having the Grand Hall for up to three years. Through the brilliant support of Battersea Power Station, the government and thousands of public donations we have currently reached more than £770,000 of the target. We hope that insurance will cover most essential costs of rebuilding the Grand Hall, but it will never be able to cover all the immense changes that we
will have to go through over the next two or three years, the investment in new ways of working. Every penny of the Phoenix Fund that is still, thankfully, growing day by day, will go towards the recovery of the organisation so we can keep all of our activities going; we don’t want to let anyone down because of this fire, indeed it will make us stronger.
How has the local community and organisations pulled together to offer support? The way people have responded to this event is quite extraordinary. I’d like to thank everyone for their incredible support for BAC and Battersea’s beautiful former Town Hall. The Battersea spirit, encapsulated in its mid-19th Century motto – Not For Me, Not For You, But For Us – is all around. All those who are directly involved have been lifted by this support.
Where are the shows happening that were scheduled to be in the Grand Hall? Through the immense generosity of local and London-wide venues, we’re finding homes for performances that were due to be in the hall over the next few months. A neighbouring venue, The Four Thieves, has come to our rescue and housed a string of comedy gigs already. It’s important to say that we are still open and the bulk of our programme continues to thrive in the front of the building. People can support us by buying a ticket or coming to the Scratch Bar for food and drinks. For those who have under-fives, they can still enjoy The Bee’s Knees. Others can carry on being creative with us by joining our membership programmes including The Great Hundred Club, or volunteer to usher at one of our shows. But we’re also thinking beyond the immediate. It is going to take a long time – it’s not clear how long yet – to rebuild the Grand Hall. So we’re exploring the idea of creating a temporary theatre space, perhaps even one in which the infrastructure we use can then be used back in our rebuilt space. For this we need to find a big building – a warehouse, open studio or building site – ideally with a roof, and power, and the potential for us to get a license – that we can occupy and create a temporary Grand Hall.
Are all the staff now back at BAC, including Pluto the cat? Yes, staff continued to work in the front third of the building in a series of temporary offices as soon as it was deemed safe to re-open the day after the fire. Our proud theatre cat Pluto emerged unscathed from the Lower Hall five days after the fire. n
Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, SW11 5TN, 020 7223 2223. For more details about how you can support BAC, visit bac.org.uk
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All images from the ACHICA ‘Inspired Garden’ Collection for Spring/Summer 2015. Available to buy from May - September
Design
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Jennifer Mason quizzes Will Cooper, founder of lifestyle brand ACHICA, about the business, how it’s grown over the past five years and what it will be doing to support British designers in the months ahead
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ive years ago, Will Cooper and his business partner Quentin Griffiths came up with an idea that has launched one of the most successful luxury lifestyle brands of recent times, ACHICA; a members-only site where customers can purchase designer brands at discounted prices during time-sensitive sales. As a huge fan of the site myself (although my credit card is less fond of my ACHICA addiction) I was interested to see whether everything has always been driftwood hearts and silk flowers or whether the brand and the team behind it have faced more than the usual challenges.
What was your inspiration behind founding the brand? Initially when Quentin and I had the idea for ACHICA, we were told it would never work. There was very little confidence within the industry that people would purchase furniture online without
having physically inspected it first. The business aims to offer customers access to beautiful furniture and home accessories within an inspiring online experience at exceptional prices, by offering timelimited promotions that enable us to hold no stock and thus pass on these logistical and operational savings to our customers. ACHICA runs promotions that last from 72 hours to five days; over the course of a year we can sell up to 200,000 product lines.
What did the start-up process involve? Quentin and I funded ACHICA ourselves initially. We got some good early traction and this attracted venture capital investment. We thought at the time that we were setting up a very similar model to fashion sites – i.e. to sell overstock – but within a month of getting buyers together, we realised we could actually buy predominantly current-line stock. To this day, ACHICA sells mainly live lines from famous brands.
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Has the company changed from your original vision? No, I’ve always been adamant that furniture and home accessories remain at the core of what ACHICA offers. As the business has grown we’ve added some lifestyle items – fashion accessories and beauty products – which we believe our customers buy from us in addition to their furniture and homeware purchases.
Describe the most challenging part of the business. ACHICA has grown phenomenally over the last five years, so keeping pace with this growth has its own challenges. We’ve had to scale quickly in terms of the workforce and physical space as well as continue to find new brands to keep our customers excited.
What’s one of the biggest mistakes that you’ve made? Believing that you can get everything right. In a new business that’s growing at a rapid pace, it’s important to make sure you get the big things right and recover from the smaller hiccups as quickly as possible.
You founded ACHICA in the years following the financial crisis of 2007-8. Did that put any restrictions on your plans for the brand? Not really – if anything, customers were more receptive to our business model which makes high-quality top brands more accessible. They’re extremely savvy. It’s very interesting when we speak to them to find that they love us because they enjoy the thrill of a bargain – they revel in getting a quality brand at an exceptional price. The majority of our customers are extremly affluent and have the ability to shop anywhere, but they choose ACHICA as they have confidence in their own tastes and enjoy using us as a resource to create a beautiful home.
What would you say have been the business’s defining moments?
consultant in my early career I worked with Chris and rated him highly as he took Vodafone from a small telecoms company in Newbury to one of the largest telecoms companies in the world.
Reaching four million members was a pretty amazing milestone, as is our fifth birthday which we’re celebrating this year.
What can we expect from the brand in the future? We’re supporting home-grown British design. As part of our fifth birthday celebrations we’re sponsoring the May Design Series and New Design Britain accessories category. Later this year we’ll launch a ‘pop-up’ shop on the website, highlighting the five finalists of the category and their wonderful homeware products.
Have you been inspired by anyone particularly in the business world? Chris Gent, CEO of Vodafone. As a financial PR and
What advice would you give to someone who is considering starting their own company? Have patience and make sure you have the right people around you.
What luxury brands and styles do you admire? I love Heals, The Conran Shop and Scandinavian design – simple, classic, elegant lines. n
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A storey to remember One of the directors of Estbury Basements, Richard Peel, speaks to The Journal about being the main sponsor of this year’s Northcote Road Summer Fête
What are you most looking forward to about this year’s Northcote Road Summer Fête? Apart from the food stalls (it would be rude not to) just being there and enjoying the day. The team has worked in the area for a number of years now and we love the community feel it has.
Have you always been part of the summer fête? What are its best bits? Our first fête was last year and we couldn’t believe the turn out and what a great day it was. There was a great atmosphere and something we would love to continue to support in the coming years.
Most houses have maximised the space above ground so digging out the basement is the only way to go
We heard you will have a big sand pit/lucky dip at the fair, please can you tell us more? Last year we had a small sand pit and it seemed to go down well so we may do something similar this year, but bigger!
are so good in the area, people don’t want to move and as their families grow they need more space. Most houses have maximised the space above ground so digging out the basement is the only way to go.
How will the fair provide you with a networking opportunity for existing and future customers? It’s great for our current clients to come and see us out of our ordinary working day and also for potential customers to come and meet us and see how approachable we are. We pride ourselves on our personal approach and that’s why we believe we have been fairly successful in this area.
What local projects are you working on at the moment? We currently have a number of developments in the area as it’s where the majority of our work is based. There’s such a great sense of community spirit, which has helped our company grow through word of mouth. We hope to stay in the area for years to come, which is why we thought that it’d be fantastic to show the community
Please can you give us some factors as to why people decide to have a basement? that we want to give something back. It has been good to us so it’s nice to show our support with something like this.
Have you found that there has been an increase for clients requesting basements in the area? Yes we have, the main reason being that what with the huge increase in house prices over the years it has become harder and harder and much more expensive for people to move to larger houses, especially with the increase of stamp duty. Also as the schools
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The cost to gain the same amount of space by moving house doesn’t only cost thousands in stamp duty, agent fees, moving costs and redecoration, but you also have a big jump in house price to achieve the next level up which offers that extra space. Basements offer a great and cheaper alternative which means people can stay in their home, while every penny they spend adds value to their house and not lost in moving costs. n
Northcote Road Summer Fête is taking place on Sunday 12 July, 2015 To find out more about Estbury Basements, visit estbury.com
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Hanging around Jennifer Mason gets to grips with the art of aerial silks by joining in with a Flying Fantastic class in Battersea
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f you’d told me yesterday that this time tomorrow I’d be balanced on one leg in an elegant(ish) pose, I’d have scoffed in an unladylike fashion. If you’d told me I’d be doing that while suspended from the ceiling by two long panels of silk, held up only by one foot tangled (on purpose) in said silk, I’d have laughed at you, then quickly checked my horoscope for impending disasters. Aerial silks is one of those disciplines I’m familiar with from trips to see Cirque du Soleil and other equally impressive circus shows. It’s something that looks utterly terrifying but at the same time incredibly beautiful. It’s also something I’ve always wanted to try, but assumed that, with the current obsession over health and safety, I’d never have the opportunity. Flying Fantastic, a company specialising in aerial skills (including silks, hoops, slings, yoga and even trapeze classes) has changed this. Running at a community centre in Battersea, the group offers mere mortals like me a chance to unleash their inner acrobat.
I soon find myself within touching distance of the ceiling The class starts like any normal fitness class, with a gentle cardio warm-up and some serious stretching. Nothing too taxing – but it’s not long before I notice the toned and impressive arm muscles some of the others in the group are boasting. I glance nervously at my rather feeble-looking bingo wings; I hope they’re up to the task. As it turns out, I’m not the only beginner here, so the two of us newbies are soon paired up. Our instructor is patient and friendly – she’s one of two
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Controlling hayfever symptoms
Treatments: 1. Reduce your exposure It’s impossible to completely avoid pollen, but when the pollen count is high there are some basic things you can try to reduce your exposure:
experts working the room. As she demonstrates the first move we’ll learn, the French Climb, I can’t help but be slightly distracted by the incredible acrobatics happening on the other side of the space where the more experienced attendees are putting their skills to the test. I force my attention back to our teacher just in time for her to hand me the silks – I’m going first. Marvellous. Actually, once you get the hang of curling your leg into the silks in the right direction and learn the correct amount of pressure you need in order to climb, it’s rather good fun. To my surprise, I soon find myself within touching distance of the ceiling. I’m feeling rather smug until it’s time to come back down; to prevent burns to your palms, you have to lower yourself in stages rather than slide – my arms are definitely getting a workout. After climbing, the next thing I learn is how to get a foothold in the silk so that I can stand without holding on by my arms. I curl my leg around, then under, then over again (try the class – you’ll see why it’s hard to explain on paper) then take a leap of faith… and find myself supported by one foot. Nifty! From this position I’m taught three different poses that show off my flexibility and the quality of my hold. By the time I’m arched into a ‘leaping stag’ shape with my arms back behind my head holding the two silks, I’m feeling very pleased with myself. As far as fitness classes go, I feel like I’ve had a good muscular workout (although I’m not dripping with sweat) and I’ve a great sense of satisfaction – I’ve visibly achieved something by the end. I’d definitely recommend this for anyone who likes something a bit different from their workout – and who gets bored or unmotivated if they don’t get immediate results from their efforts. n
£22 for a one-off class, otherwise £17 per class when purchasing credits (which last for four months and can be used at any time), classes for all abilities, Tuesdays at 6.30pm and 7.40pm, Wednesdays at 11am, Thursdays at 6.30pm and 7.40pm, classes for more advanced members, Mondays at 7.40pm. The Wilditch Centre, 48 Culvert Road, Battersea, SW11 5BB, 07801 075 488 (flyingfantastic.co.uk)
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2. Oral antihistamines These can be bought over the counter, but if they do not work then you can be prescribed a stronger variety. 3. Eye drops For those of you who still get itchy eyes despite using prescription-strength varieties of antihistamines and nasal sprays, then it’s advisable to use eye drops too. 4. Leukotriene receptor antagonists These act on a different chemical in the allergy pathway and can be used in conjunction with the medication above. They’re particularly effective in people who have asthma that's made worse by high pollen counts. 5. Nasal washouts Using a saline solution to wash out pollen from the nasal chambers can be a very effective non-medicated way of controlling hayfever. It can be used alone or in conjunction with the treatments above. 6. Oral steroid tablets A short course of oral steroids for severe symptoms that are not controlled with other treatments can help stop hayfever symptoms interfering with important life events, e.g. students sitting exams. They’re typically taken for one week and help reduce inflammation. If simple over-the-counter measures are not working or if you like more tailored advice then do book a consultation with one of our experienced UK GPs at www.doctorcareanywhere.com. Prescription medication can be sent directly to you and our GPs can issue referrals if necessary. Doctor Care Anywhere is pleased to offer Residents' Journal readers 20 per cent off all membership subscription prices; simply enter voucher code SWR15 at payment stage.
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food & drink news The Journal brings you all the latest from the epicurean local food scene
All Bar One Eggs Royale
Summer is (nearly) here! All Bar One in Battersea has launched its spring/ summer menu, which takes its influences from all over the world. The tasting team even visited Morocco, Norway and Peru in search of some of the best dishes; now that’s dedication! Choose from tapas-style dishes, which use carefully sourced seasonal ingredients such as Tuscan salami finocchiona infused with fennel, Nordic-influenced beetroot-cured salmon gravadlax, or spicy za’atar chicken, for a touch of the Middle East. Mains include a miso Korean rice bowl, sea bass niçoise and butternut squash and sultana burger. Finish the meal off in style with its chocolate, orange and mascarpone mousse cake.
32-38 Northcote Road, Battersea, SW11 1NZ, 020 7223 9763 (allbarone.co.uk)
Make mine a rum cocktail Introducing Elements Eight Barrel Infused Exotic Spiced Rum, which has been infused with 10 fruits and spices all sourced from Saint Lucia, including cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, star anise, vanilla, lemon, orange, coconut and honey. The ingredients are added to premium Bourbon barrels during the tropical ageing process to create a complex fusion of spices with a subtle fruity zest – perfect for creating a classic Old Fashioned cocktail or simply serving with ginger beer.
Local success Harris Academy Battersea student Nell Cairo has won the muchcoveted title of Wandsworth Young Chef of the Year. Fourteenyear-old Nell was the youngest person in the competition and impressed the judges with a leek and potato velouté served with brioche, sweet potato and king prawn risotto; and a coconut flan with caramelised clementine and spun sugar. The different levels of flavours were what
impressed them and she took home a cheque for £250. The competition, which was entered by seven schools across the borough, was run by the Mayor of Wandsworth and the council’s public health team, teaching young people how to cook good healthy food on a budget. Many congratulations from the Residents’ Journal!
(wandsworth.gov.uk) Nell Cairo with the deputy mayor, Cllr Richard Field and chef Anna Haugh-Kelly
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New on the scene Calling all foodies! A team of local residents has set up a cookery school named The Wyld Cookery School. This summer, it is hosting a whole bunch of events in bespoke kitchens in Wandsworth Town.
To find out more, visit wyldcookeryschool.com
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come dine with us The Journal reviews four eateries to find out their USP
best for: the view and its signature starter
Source
By Francesca Lee Source restaurant is set on Ransome’s Dock, just over Battersea Bridge and atop a freshwater spring, serving its very own filtered spring water in the restaurant. Exposed light bulbs, bare brick walls and steel chairs give the interior an industrial feel that harks back to its use as a port, while the wooden tables and, indeed the wooden ceiling, add warmth to the décor. For starters, my partner and I ordered two servings of crab toast with brown crab butter, burnt spring onion and chilli, but our waiter was quick to recommend the artichoke dip too. ‘Our menus change according to the season but this entrée has been a staple since we opened in 2013 – you have to try it,’ he proclaimed. I obliged. And very glad I did too. Made from crushed artichoke hearts, topped with gooey, melted cheese with plenty of artisan bread for dipping, it was so moreish
I consumed it in less than five minutes. For the main, I opted for the lamb leg with aubergine caponata, ratte potatoes and ricotta: it was wholesome, tender and copious. Washed down with a house red, this was comfort food at its best. After such heart-warming dishes, the blood-orange tart with sesame seed ice cream made a refreshing finale for a meal to remember.
best for: canteen-style dining and weekend breakfasts
The Pepper Tree
By Laura Smith
What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice and all things nice, that’s what, according to the nursery rhyme. Being a fan of both, I was looking forward to trying The Pepper Tree’s Thai street food-style breakfast. Hosting them every weekend since the end of last year, it makes a refreshing alternative to try something a little bit different from your average fry-up. Complete with cocktails such as Lychee Mai Tai and Chilli Mojito (ideal for hair of the dog), spicy Thai dishes and traditional brunch choices with an Asian twist, the menu features favourites such as eggs Benedict with
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If you’re after a carefully thought-out select number of dishes, local fare and a stunning setting, head straight to Source. You won’t be disappointed. n
Ransome’s Dock, 35-37 Parkgate Rd, SW11 4NP, 020 7350 0555 (sourcebattersea.com)
a lemongrass hollandaise and congee, the traditional Thai breakfast porridge. I tried The Pepper Tree Breakfast complete with chilli eggs, dry-cured bacon, sausage, sautéed garlic mushrooms, sweetcorn cake, vine tomatoes, beans and sourdough bread. The eggs certainly had a kick, while the sausage – which I was pleasantly surprised to learn is handmade in the restaurant according to a unique recipe – was bursting with flavour. Accompanied by the obligatory pot of breakfast tea, this made for an ideal (and filling) start to the weekend. The outlook isn’t bad either; those who get there early enough can grab a bite to eat in the window, which overlooks Clapham Common; perfect for people watching. n
19 Clapham Common Southside, SW4 7AB, 020 7622 1758 (thepeppertree.co.uk)
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best for: cocktails and quirky décor
The Jam Tree
By Nicole Stratten
‘You actually make your cocktails with jam?’ I questioned. I shouldn’t have been surprised, given the name. In fact, The Jam Tree offers no fewer than 17 jam-filled alcoholic concoctions, along with an extensive selection of other drinks expertly crafted by their in-house mixologists. The Clapham outlet of this restaurant offers an eclectic mix of decorative styles which emphasise its individual character. The bistro feel of the restaurant is separated from the bar area by a screen of plants cascading from the ceiling; the walls are adorned with everything from a Beatles mural to cassette wallpaper, and there is a ‘secret’ bar hiding behind a hinged bookcase. If the design provides a feast for the eyes, the food delivers the same for the rest of the senses. The menu offers a wide selection of globally inspired and everchanging dishes that pack in plenty of flavour, and often spice too. After struggling to decide on my starter
– all the dishes were just as tempting – I eventually opted for a selection of three. The beef meatballs and tomato sauce were rich and warming, while the salmon tartar with pumpernickel bread, capers and chopped egg was delicate and refreshing. However, the highlight was the sotong manis: a bowl of squid in a delectable savoury and spicy sticky batter; apparently it is so delicious that it’s a staple on the menu. After all that indulgence, I was then given a whole host of hearty dishes to choose
best for: a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
Queenswood
By Elizabeth Sersta After my visit to Queenswood, which opened in early April, I’m assured to say it is a perfect place to spend some quality time whether you’re on your own, on a date or with the company of friends. The restaurant shares a secluded spot on Battersea Square and the interior features a rustic collection of vintage books, vases, art works, vegetation
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from for the main course, including larger sharing plates. I picked the pressed lamb shoulder bun; the beautifully seasoned meat was delightfully tender and topped with a crispy slaw and sandwiched in a fresh bun, while a mountain of chunky homemade chips was accompanied by a freshening pot of salsa verde. Needless to say, I didn’t have any room left for dessert… n
13-19 Old Town, SW4 0JT, 020 3397 4422 (thejamtree.com)
pots and floral herbaria. The place invites you to sit back and indulge in the laidback atmosphere, while listening to sweet music played straight from a vinyl record player nestled alongside other nostalgic memorabilia. What’s more, every Sunday you can even bring your own records to be played; jazz and soul are very welcome. Whilst having my vitamin boost as I sipped on the restaurant’s very own Chia & Goji Superfood Smoothie, I had a pick of the three main breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. It’s a guilt-free dining option, with a wide selection of healthy dishes prepared by skilful head chef Aude Placktor. I was delighted to find a variety of herbs, seeds, fresh fruits, vegetables and specialities like green tea matcha and chia seeds. Following the advice of my passionate host, I also had a try of the freshly pressed juice mix of aloe vera with cucumber and pineapple, which came very refreshing and became an absolute favourite for this summer season. I indulged in a succulent smoked cured duck starter, followed by very moist roasted chicken and vegetarian Israeli couscous. Post-meal you can head for a stroll afterwards as the restaurant is located just a stone’s throw away from the Thames bank. n
15 Battersea Square, SW11 3RA, 020 7228 8877 (queenswoodldn.com)
Parent Trap: Nappy Valley Net 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
Is it worth doing an NC T class to meet other future mums? I’m due in a few months, is it worth doing an NCT class? I’ve found a hypnobirthing class that I want to try but wasn’t sure if I would need to do NCT as well just to meet some ‘NCT friends’ so I’ve got some other new mums to hang out with after my baby is born. Please can you advise? Top replies: Mon 2 Feb, 2015 8.10pm I’d say yes. My little one came early, before we had attended even one class! However, we still went to a later class in order to meet the group. I’m so glad we did, as in those early months having a group of other new mums to meet up with and exchange experiences was invaluable. Of course you can meet new mums elsewhere but it’s great to have a ready-made group of new mum friends.
I’d probably say yes as well; for me it was just good to have people to hang out with and share experiences. Take the content of the classes with a pinch of salt though... I found my hospital’s antenatal classes to be much more informative and objective (and they were free). Mon 2 Feb, 2015 9.10pm Definitely yes! Even though the course was expensive it was one of the best things I did in preparation for my first baby. The course was interesting but it was more about the company; the girls I met on my NCT course became my best friends and were vital for the first few months after all of our babies’ births. All the babies were born within five to six weeks of each other so they developed at a similar stage. We all had our second children within two years of meeting and continued to meet every week or twice a week for the next four years. We even went on holiday together!
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Personally, I didn’t feel that the NCT course was really worth the money. It’s a lot to pay to meet new mums. The course content did not reflect my birth and I felt that the tutors did not wish to discuss emergency c-sections, epidurals or anything other than what the tutor considered to be a ‘natural’ birth. I would personally sign up to the hypnobirthing course and then join something like Match Up Mums to meet other new mums in the area instead.
I did NCT and the post-birth NCT classes – both were a waste of time, a lot of preaching about breast is best, natural births, reusable nappies, no expressing or formula etc. I did meet up with some of my NCT group for the first six months or so but I didn’t have much in common with many of them. I found that I met new mummies through classes such as monkey music, baby swimming and other groups in the area, which I had far more in common with and I am still in touch with now. NCT groups are based on postcode and due date, so it’s pot luck as to who you end up in a group with. Plus, I think they can be super-competitive about who’s breastfeeding for the longest, who’s going back to work or not, when you’re having number two etc.
Tues 3 Feb, 2015 7.58am Having heard mixed reviews about the NCT I’ve decided to join Lulubabies instead. There is also Match Up Mums [aforementioned], a new service that brings together mums on location, ages, interests etc, which would be worth considering. (matchupmums.com)
All threads from NappyValleyNet.com; users’ names have been omitted to protect individuals’ identities and although opinions have not been altered, posts have been edited in line with the Residents’ Journal house style
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PARENTS & KIDS News and events for the little and big ones this month
Hurray for holidays Tessa Dress, part of The Bump Kit
Marmalade 250 is now stocking its summer range of products, perfect for keeping the kids entertained, especially during the long school break. From watering cans to tipis, gardening sets to paddling pools, theres something for every child, big or small. What’s more, the shop recently won the Love Your Local 2015 award, voted for by local residents, so what better excuse than to visit it this month?
Seamless Leggings, part of The Bump Kit
Canvas Shopper, part of The Bump Kit
Products start from £3.99, 250 Battersea Park Road, SW11 3BP, 07810 392 976 (marmalade250.com)
From bump to baby London calling JoJo Maman Bébé has launched a new London-themed T-shirt. The design features iconic London symbols, including a red double-decker bus, the London Eye, Tower Bridge and a black cab – it’s a cute addition and perfect for locals and tourists alike.
Priced £14, 72 Northcote Road, SW11 6QL, 020 7223 8510 (jojomamanbebe.co.uk)
Séraphine has launched its Bump Kit for expectant mums. Delivered in a fashionable tote, it is designed to fit and flatter throughout the three trimesters and includes a classic little black dress, curve-enhancing bodycon skirt, a flattering vest and body-skimming leggings – chic yet comfortable style staples that will form the basis of an incredibly versatile maternity workwear wardrobe.
£85, 102 Northcote Road, SW11 6QW, 0207 115 5215 (seraphine.com)
Happy anniversary! Trotters is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Founded by Sophie Mirman and her husband Richard Ross, the first Trotters opened its doors in October 1990 on King’s Road in Chelsea. Its second store opened in April 1992 on Kensington High Street and, subsequently, shops have opened on Northcote Road, Turnham Green and outside London in Guildford. Catering for everything kiddie-related from top-to-toe, it offers a fantastic range of clothes, shoes, books and toys and also boasts a hairdressing department.
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with env y In 2011, The Clapham Society set up a scheme whereby local significant buildings which have changed use are commemorated with a green plaque. Just last month, the seventh plaque was unveiled, The Journal investigates all seven to find out more...
Eagle House Eagle House was constructed in 1773 by Benjamin Bond, who came into a fortune on his marriage to a wealthy heiress, Elizabeth Hopkins. Bond leased the site, approximately 15 acres, from a local landowner and the house was passed through various owners. After 1889 the estate, including the house and surrounding buildings, were sold and the street layout developed. Only the south wing remained and in 2008 it underwent another transformation to become the home of Sinclair Johnston and his family.
Odeon Cinema
Sycamore house
The cinema, which opened on 16 April 1938, was commissioned by Oscar Deutsch from architect George Coles (1884-1963), who was one of the leading designers of Art Deco-style cinemas in the 1920s-30s. During World War II, in 1940, it was badly damaged and although it remained open, it wasn’t rebuilt until 1948. It closed in 1972 and plans to demolish it and replace it with 22 flats were submitted but Wandsworth Council refused them and it was saved. It then reopened under the name of The Liberty in 1974 until 1979, where it showed Asian films. It finally closed in 1979 and the auditorium was demolished in May 1985, with the foyer being converted to Majestic Wine Warehouse which is still in occupation. The rest of the building was rebuilt as flats and renamed Foyer Apartments.
Built in 1787, Sycamore House sits on the site of a former family home. Benjamin Bentley was the first occupant who lived there, from 1787 to 1806, and decorated the interior in an 18th-century neoclassical style. After two further occupants, it remained as a residence until 1841, when like so many large houses in Clapham, the property became a private school. By 1868 it became a Working Men’s Club until it was turned into a laundry in 1898. It wasn’t until 1994 that the laundry buildings on the site of the original garden were demolished and the gated estate, Sycamore Mews, was built while the main house was converted back for residential use. The main floor was bought by bespoke furniture designer Tim Gosling, who has restored many original features and converted the original laundry room into his studio. It was the first to be awarded a green plaque by The Clapham Society in 2011, which was designed by Tim himself and unveiled by Dame Vivienne Westwood who lives a stone’s throw away. - 30 -
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The Old Fire Station The building, which is now called The Lodge, was built in 1868 as a Fire Station. It was one of 26 that was built around London to meet the demands of the brigade. However, in 1902 a much larger station was built in the Old Town as the original sat on a restricted site with the surrounding greenery being part of the Common. In 1912 it was surrendered to the council until 10 years later, when it was turned into a residence for the person in charge of the Common, which remained this way for most of the 20th century. However, towards the end of this period it became redundant and was sold in 2004. Thanks to help from The Clapham Society, the building is now Grade II listed.
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Clapham Parochial School By the 1830s the original parochial school, which had been founded at least as early as 1648, had outgrown its site and a new school was built for the boys. In the 1960s, it was still not suitable for use due to its size, so was closed in 1974, with a new one built on Victoria Rise. It was then used as the offices of the Muscular Dystrophy Group, who renamed it Nattrass House after a benefactor. In 1999 it became a private house and the home
Edmund Bird with Provincial Grand Master John Mann PPGM after the unveiling
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to Frederique van der Vorm who generously donated the plaque and unveiled it on the Society’s behalf in 2014.
Oddfellows Hall Just last month, Edmund Bird, heritage advisor to the Mayor of London, unveiled a green plaque for Oddfellows Hall, which was built in 1852 as a Chapel for the Ebenezer Strict Baptists. In 1908 it was purchased by the Pride of Clapham Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, a charitable society which still owns it and holds its meetings there. The building is now also the home of the Shambhala Meditation Centre. n
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Clapham Library was among 10 new library administrations set up in 1887, a sudden upsurge which may have been the result of competitive civic pride as a new-found urge for learning. After much deliberation about the location of the site, the north side of the Common was chosen and it was open two years later. By the end of the 20th century, reference books were mainly kept at a central library in Brixton and the building became less and less suited to the functions of a modern library, so as part of a major development plan for leisure services in Clapham, Lambeth Council decided to move to a new purpose-built library on Clapham High Street. Despite protests from many who were fond of the old building, the old library closed in 2012. A local campaign resulted in Lambeth granting a long lease to Omnibus, a trust set up to use the library as an Arts Centre.
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Planning & Development Keeping you in the know about important street plans affecting south-west London
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GOING UNDERGROUND The extension of the Northern Line will be a welcome addition to the Nine Elms development
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s it is at the moment, Battersea residents have only a few options to get into central London. From Clapham Junction, mainline trains run into Waterloo in about nine minutes and, from there, travellers can access more or less the rest of London via the Jubilee, Waterloo & City, Bakerloo and Northern Lines on the Underground. Nonetheless, as ever the case with getting around the capital, it could be that little bit better. Help is at hand with the Northern Line extension – with Underground trains going from Battersea via Kennington. This is excellent news for the local area, not least because it means fewer changes for travellers attempting to get to the main shopping districts of
central London and for the theatres and bright lights of the West End. Transport for London believes that some of these journeys could take less than 15 minutes. The work begins in spring, getting the ball rolling towards the final date of 2020. Next year, in 2016, the tunnelling work is expected to begin, and these main tunnels should be completed – provided it all goes according to plan – in 2017. The station fit-outs and completion is due in 2018, and it’s at this point that the end will be within sight. To have two actual stations and terminals (Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station) visible above ground will give a real indication as to how close the extension is to the finish line. In 2019, the testing and commissioning will begin and this is the - 32 -
final step in a five-year-long project. From 2020, Battersea residents will be able to hop on a Tube train and get directly to central and north London. The benefits of this extension aren’t all directly related to travel and commuting, though. Transport for London believes that up to 25,000 new jobs will be created in the area thanks to the new line and an additional 16,000 homes could be created in the immediate area. An independent report on the economic impact of such an extension outlined substantial benefits for Nine Elms and the scheme is backed by the Mayor of London and Wandsworth, Lambeth and Southwark Councils. The extension will also see the creation of public spaces above ground, and planners
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believe it’s a vital part of the regeneration of Nine Elms and the surrounding areas. There have been discussions about keeping the possibility of a further extension open, a proposal that would see the Northern Line extended again to reach Clapham Junction Station. For the time being, the main focus is on the Nine Elms stretch. The strain faced by existing public transport in the area will be alleviated by this additional service. The leader of Wandsworth Council, Ravi Govindia, said about the project: ‘This is fantastic news for the people of Battersea and the benefits will be felt right across Wandsworth.
Authorities believe that the extension will bring many economic benefits of its own ‘The Northern Line extension will take the pressure off the rest of our local transport network and gives Nine Elms official Zone One status.’ The initial plans were subject to a public enquiry by an independent inspector in 2013, in a bid to assess the impact of the extension – both in terms of building work and completion. There was some opposition from local residents who
claimed that it would lead to a loss of park space and increase pollution and noise in the immediate area. It will cost around £1billion – not exactly a slim price tag – but it’ll be funded by developments in the area, something that’s not in short supply. Furthermore, the authorities believe that the extension will bring many economic benefits of its own that will repay the expenditure used to build it. For instance, it’s expected that the costs will be reproduced between three and nine times over through increased economic output and increased foreign investment in the UK. It would also generate up to £7.9billion in wider economic benefits and up to £4.5billion in additional tax revenue for the Exchequer and expand the central London activity zone, which is one of the most productive commercial districts in the world. The Nine Elms development, it seems, will benefit hugely from this extension; indeed it might be because of the Northern Line’s part in the project that other developers have got the ball rolling on their parts. It gives financial credibility to the project, it shows that it’s an entirely well-designed plan and the main beneficiaries are going to be the local residents who live in Battersea. Battersea and Nine Elms will become an area of central London popular enough to rival its north bank counterparts. n
Planning applications Date RECEIVED: 30 March Address: Bellamy Street Proposal: Erection of part single, part two-storey rear/side extension, including alterations Date RECEIVED: 30 March Address: Malwood Road Proposal: Erection of two-storey side extension and roof extension Date RECEIVED: 1 April Address: Ballingdon Road PROPOSAL: Erection of rear mansard roof extension to main roof (with French doors and safety railings) and over back addition Date RECEIVED: 1 April Address: The Boulevard PROPOSAL: Erection of threestorey rear extensions (including the formation of roof terraces and balustrade and second floor level) and mansard roof extensions to both properties in connection with the creation of ancillary retail space at ground-floor level, alterations to the existing flats and creation of two additional flats
Planned roadworks and closures in and around May STREET
planned work
dates
works owner
Airedale Road
Carriageway resurfacing
7-8 May
Wandsworth 020 8871 6000
Cavendish Road
Carriageway resurfacing, lane closures
27 May – 9 June
Transport for London 0845 305 1234
Clapham High Street
Entry treatment, footway and road marking works
Until 15 May
Transport for London
Granfield Street
Lay gas service
11-12 May
Fulcrum Pipelines Limited 0845 641 3010
Lavender Hill
Footway reconstruction
Until 30 March 2016
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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
Florist
Locksmith
Cleaners Battersea 020 3404 2168 battersea-cleaners.co.uk
Battersea Flower Station 16 Winders Road, SW11 3HE 07724 421 208 batterseaflowerstation.co.uk
Clapham Locksmiths 70 Larkhall Rise, SW4 6LA 07706 533 4888, 020 7498 3747 clapham-locksmiths.co.uk
Clapham Flowers Unit I Clapham South Station Nightingale Lane SW4 9AE 020 8673 2958 claphamflowers.co.uk
Oakley Locksmiths Ltd 81 Replingham Road, SW18 5LU 020 8871 1238 oakleylocksmiths.co.uk
Council Lambeth Council 18 Brixton Hill, SW2 1RD 020 7926 1000 lambeth.gov.uk Wandsworth Council Wandsworth High Street SW18 2PU 020 8871 6000 wandsworth.gov.uk
Dry Cleaning Dry Cleaning Square drycleaningsquare.co.uk Fantasy Cleaners 020 7498 3355 fantasycleaners.com
Electrician SW Bishop 90 Mallinson Road SW11 1 BN 020 7924 1421 swbishop.co.uk
The Flower Sanctuary 8 Hildreth Street, SW12 9RQ 020 8675 3799 flowersanctuary.co.uk
Library Battersea Library 265 Lavender Hill, SW11 1JB 020 7223 2334 wandsworth.gov.uk Wandsworth Library 11 Garratt Lane, SW18 4AQ 020 8877 1742 wandsworth.gov.uk
Plumber The Hamilton Group 020 7738 8967 hamiltongroup.co.uk
Post Office Clapham Common Post Office 161-163 Clapham High Street SW4 7ST postoffice.co.uk Battersea Post Office 202 Lavender Hill, SW11 1AB postoffice.co.uk
vets and pets David Cuffe & Associates 52 Abbeville Road, SW4 9NF 020 8772 9922 cuffevets.com
travel & social HOTELS Brewers Inn 147 East Hill SW18 2QB 020 8874 4128 brewersinn.co.uk
Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & Spa 354 Queenstown Road SW8 4AE 020 7062 8000 pestana.com
Crowne Plaza London Battersea Bridges Wharf SW11 3BE 020 7801 3500 ihg.com
The Alma Hotel 499 Old York Road SW18 1TF 020 8870 2537 almawandsworth.com
The Lavender Guest House 18 Lavender Sweep SW11 1HA 020 7585 2767 thelavenderguesthouse.com
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 3740 7842 originaltravel.co.uk
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EDUCATION Busy Bees Dolphin House, Riverside West Smugglers Way, 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 whitehouseschool.com
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 22-23 The Boulevard SW17 7BW 020 8675 7276 babyroom.co.uk
Wandsworth Preparatory School 2 Allfarthing Lane, SW18 2PQ 020 8870 4133 wandsworthprep.com
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
Riverside Dental Spa 5B Hamilton House St George Wharf, SW8 2LE, 020 7091 0677 riversidedentalspa.com
Opticians
The Awareness Centre 41 Abbeville Road, SW4 9JX 020 8673 4545 theawarenesscentre.com
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
Bolingbroke Medical Centre Wakehurst Road, SW11 6BF 020 7801 1460 bolingbrokemedicalcentre.nhs.uk
Ethicare Dental 68 West Hill, SW18 1RU 020 3733 2782 ethicaredental.co.uk
HEALTH & WELLBEING DOCTORS
DENTIST
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
GIFT SHOP
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
ASPACE 144 Northcote Road SW11 6RD 020 7228 3074 aspace.co.uk
All Good Gifts 65 Northcote Road, SW11 1NP 020 7223 8257 allgoodgifts.co.uk
Les Sardines 42 Queenstown Road, SW8 3RY 020 7738 8499 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 Studios 18-19 16 Porteus Place, SW4 OAS 020 7924 4555 granit.co.uk
Robert Young Antiques 68 Battersea Bridge Road SW11 3AG 020 7228 7847 robertyoungantiques.com
Art Gallery
Tonsley Fine Art and Antiques 338 Old York Road, SW18 1SS 020 8870 3991 tonsleyfineartandantiques.co.uk
Kristin Hjellegjerde 533 Old York Road, SW18 1TG 020 8875 0110 kristinhjellegjerde.com
Eclectic Interiors 65 Abbeville Road, SW4 9JW 020 8673 0572 eclecticinteriors.co.uk Quirky Dovetail 24 Ritherdon Road, SW17 8QD 020 8682 2522 quirkydovetail.co.uk Revamp Interiors 33 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EF 020 8767 7222 revampinteriors.co.uk The Paint House 52 Northcote Road, SW11 1PA 020 7924 5118 thepainthouse.com
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Chalk 41 Replingham Road SW18 5LT 020 8870 6125 chalkgifts.co.uk
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FOOD & DRINK Bakery
Cafes
Gail’s 64 Northcote Road SW11 6QL 020 7924 6330 gailsbread.co.uk
Brew 45 Northcote Road SW11 1NJ 020 7585 2198 brew-cafe.com
The Magic Garden 231 Battersea Park Road SW11 4LG 020 7622 4844 magicgardenpub.com
Harrison’s 15-19 Bedford Hill SW12 9EX 020 8675 6900 harrisonsbalham.co.uk
Le Petit Boulanger 25 Abbeville Road SW4 9LA 020 8675 9475 web.lepetitboulanger.co.uk
The Black Lab Coffee House 18 Clapham Common Southside, SW4 7AB 020 7738 8441 blacklabcoffee.com
The Regent 21 Chestnut Grove SW12 8JB 020 8772 0546 theregentbalham.co.uk
Marco Polo on the River Eastfields Avenue SW18 1LP 020 8874 6800 marcopolo.uk.net
Bars
The Georgian 27 Balham Hill, SW12 9DX 020 8675 4975 georgianrestaurant.co.uk
The Ship 41 Jews Row SW18 1TB 020 8870 9667 theship.co.uk
No 32 The Old Town 32 The Pavement SW4 0JE 020 3535 0910 no32theoldtown.co.uk
The Sun 47 Old Town SW4 0JL 020 7622 4980 thesunclapham.co.uk
Rosita and the Sherry Bar 124 Northcote Road SW11 6QU 020 7998 9093 rositasherry.net
Restaurants
The Avalon 16 Balham Hill SW12 9EB 020 8675 8613 theavalonlondon.com
Adventure Bar 89-91 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 020 8673 4447 the3monkeysbar.co.uk The Bedford 77 Bedford Hill SW12 9HD 020 8682 8940 thebedford.co.uk
Confectioner Cake Boutique 31 Lavender Hill SW11 5QW 020 7228 0023 DeRosier Chocolates 81 Revelstoke Road SW18 5NL 020 8947 4456 derosierchocolates.com
Greengrocer Whole Foods Market 305-311 Lavender Hill SW11 1LN 020 7585 1488 wholefoodsmarket.com
Pubs
The Doodle Bar 33 Parkgate Road SW11 4NP 020 7223 7115 thedoodlebar.com
The Bolingbroke 174 Northcote Road SW11 6RE 020 7228 4040 thebolingbroke.com
Rise 46 46 Battersea Rise SW11 1EE 020 7228 7676 rise46.com
The Devonshire 39 Balham High Road SW12 9AN 020 8673 1363 devonshirebalham.co.uk The Draft House 94 Northcote Road SW11 6QW 020 7924 1814 drafthouse.co.uk
Balham Bowls Club 7-9 Ramsden Road SW12 8QX 020 8673 4700 balhambowlsclub.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 Gazette 100 Balham High Road SW12 9AA 020 8772 1232 gazettebrasserie.co.uk The Green Room 2 Battersea Rise SW11 1ED 020 7223 5147 thegreenroombattersea.com
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Tsunami 5-7 Voltaire Road SW4 6DQ 020 7978 1610 tsunamirestaurant.co.uk
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BOUTIQUES FASHION Bunka 24 Bedford Hill SW12 9RG 020 8675 2345 bunka.co.uk
Iris 97 Northcote Road, SW11 6PL 020 7924 1836 irisfashion.co.uk
Petit Bateau 133 Northcote Road, SW11 6PX 020 7228 7233 petit-bateau.co.uk
Siena 18 Bellevue Road SW17 7EG 020 8767 1961 sienafashions.com
Denner Cashmere 114 St John’s Hill, SW11 1SJ 0844 922 0058 dennercashmere.co.uk
Jigsaw 73 Northcote Road SW11 6PJ 020 7223 8972 jigsaw-online.com
Question-Air 143-145 Northcote Road SW11 6PX 020 7924 6948 question-air.com
The Collection - London 47 Prince of Wales Mansions SW11 4BH 020 3602 3204 thecollection-london.com
Katharine Bird 20 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EE 020 7228 2235 katharinebird.co.uk
Shipton and Heneage Shoes 117 Queenstown Road, SW8 3RH 020 7738 8484 shipton.com
Trotters 86 Northcote Road, SW11 6QN 020 7585 0572 trotters.co.uk
Willie Smarts 11 The Pavement SW4 0HY 020 7498 7771 williesmarts.co.uk
Fitness First 279-291 Balham High Road SW17 7BA 0844 571 2804 fitnessfirst.co.uk
Witches Hut 45 Balham High Road SW12 9AN 020 8673 3222
Fybre Fitness Hub 25 Northcote Road SW11 1NJ 020 7223 7660 fybrefit.co.uk
Find… 228 Battersea Park Road SW11 4ND 020 7720 2234 findoflondon.com
BEAUTY & FITNESS BEAUTY Charlotte Cave 17 The Polygon, SW4 0JG 020 7622 4665 charlottecave.co.uk
Kalyana Spa 54 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EG 020 7228 9338 kalyana-spa.com
Lemon Tree Health and Beauty 66 Webb’s Road, SW11 6SE 020 7228 1020 lemontree-london.com
HAIR SALON
Nirvana Health and Beauty 191 Garratt Lane, SW18 4DR 020 8704 0034 nirvanahealthandbeauty.com Purity Skin Centre 95-97 Clapham High Street SW4 7TB 020 7622 3700 purityskincentre.com So Me Beauty and Wellness 21 Clapham High Street, SW4 7TR 020 7720 3330 so-me.me Verde 113 Northcote Road, SW11 6PJ 020 7223 2095 verde.co.uk
Anthony Laban Home 3 Bennet Court 1 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG 020 3475 6644 anthonylabanhome.com Gro 2 Voltaire Road, SW4 6DH 020 7627 0169 and 4 Lavender Hill, SW11 5RW 020 7585 1325 grolondon.co.uk Jo Partridge 9 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EG 020 8682 1066 jopartridge.com Rococo Salon 16 Webb’s Road, SW11 1XJ 020 7223 0948 rococosalon.com
and 13 The Pavement SW4 OHY 020 7720 3666 witcheshut.com Michaela Mittoi Hair and Beauty Spinnaker House Battersea Reach SW18 1FR 020 7738 0304 michaelasalon.com
FITNESS Balance Physio 113 Gauden Road SW4 6LE 020 7627 2308 balancephysio.com
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Movers and Shapers 63 Balham High Road SW12 9AP 020 8673 0808 moversandshapers.co.uk Pepilates 17c Welmar Mews, 154 Clapham Park Road, SW4 7DD 020 7498 3359 pepilates.co.uk
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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
Douglas & Gordon Clapham 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) Battersea 128 Northcote Road SW11 6QZ 020 7924 2000 (sales) 020 7924 2002 (lettings)
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
Knight Frank Battersea & London Riverside 7a Albion Riverside 8 Hester Road SW11 4AX 020 3597 7670 Clapham 11 The Polygon, SW4 0JG 020 3667 6750 Wandsworth 26 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EB 020 8682 7777 knightfrank.co.uk
Clapham 27-31 The Pavement SW4 0JE 020 7717 5295
Marsh & Parsons Balham 45 Balham Hill, SW12 9DR 020 8673 4377
Balham 11-13 Bedford Hill SW12 9ET 020 8970 7002 hamptons.co.uk
Battersea 118 Northcote Road SW11 6QP 020 7228 9292 Clapham 28 Old Town, SW4 0LB 020 7501 3666 marshandparsons.co.uk
John Thorogood Battersea 140 Northcote Road SW11 6QZ 020 7228 7474 john-thorogood.co.uk
JOHNS & CO Embassy Gardens Sales, Lettings & Management Nine Elms Lane SW8 5BL 020 7481 0600 johnsand.co
Rymer Irens Balham 89 Nightingale Lane SW12 8NX 020 8045 8989 Wandsworth Common 34 Bellevue Road, SW17 7EF 020 8767 2222 rymer-irens.com
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Savills Battersea 99 Northcote Road SW11 6PR 020 3428 2222 Battersea Bridge 62-64 Battersea Bridge Road SW11 3AG 020 3430 6900 Battersea Park 238A Battersea Park Road SW11 4NG 020 3402 1900 Clapham 57-59 Nightingale Lane SW12 8ST 020 8673 4111 Wandsworth 12 Huguenot Place SW18 2EW 020 8877 1222 savills.co.uk
Sullivan Thomas Wandsworth 19 Bellevue Road SW17 7EG 020 8767 7711 (Sales) 020 8682 3121 (Lettings) sullivanthomas.co.uk
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PROPERT Y WATCH Spring south of the river Charlotte Corner-Munroe, head of lettings at Savills Wandsworth, discusses the current trends in the rental market Lyford Road, £2,750/week
E
arly summer in south-west London spells the true start of the family house lettings market, as families move in advance of the new school year. We’re currently dealing with a number of prospective tenants beginning their search, looking to move in July and August and are actually considerably busier now than this time a year ago; we’ve let a higher proportion of houses to flats so far this year than usual. The majority of our family tenants already know the area well and with a competitive sales market, we have many clients who rent with us for a year in order to assist their attempts to buy nearby. Renting allows them to purchase without a chain and thus makes their offer considerably more attractive to a vendor. For those who don’t know the area well, especially those moving
The Filaments
The Filaments - interior
Traditionally known as a strong family area, we’re lucky to have some beautiful houses, mostly Victorian here because of employment relocation, renting offers an attractive opportunity to ‘try before you buy’, to ensure that they like the area before they make a more onerous financial commitment. With more than 40 per cent of our new tenants renting here due to work, this is fairly common practice, especially with those who move from overseas. Interestingly enough, an increasing trend recently is that a number of tenants are requesting to rent a property now, with a view to buying the same one at a later date. Whether this has been influenced by pre-election jitters or is merely a case of testing the house before they buy, it seems to be an increasingly popular option among tenants and buyers.
Wandsworth has a widely varied market. Traditionally known as a strong family area, we’re lucky to have some beautiful houses, mostly Victorian, with fantastic schools and nurseries to match. We currently have an absolutely stunning and unusual new build house on the market on Lyford Road at £2,750 per week, with six bedrooms and more than 4,000 square feet of living accommodation on offer. Moments from Wandsworth Common, this house has a great deal to offer to families and I expect it will be very well received. In the last few years, the area has also been a focus for new development, with the high profile redevelopment of The Ram
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Brewery, which is due to be completed next year. Almost entirely complete now is The Filaments, a brilliant scheme of new-build apartments in the centre of Wandsworth for which we are the main selling and letting agent. These are built and decorated to a high specification (all kitchens include a wine fridge, which seems to be an increasingly popular feature in new apartments). The Filaments has consistently generated a good deal of interest with tenants, and we have let almost 30 apartments here across the different buildings. n
Savills Wandsworth, 12 Huguenot Place, SW18 2EW, 020 8877 1222 (savills.co.uk)
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Let to live Three Marsh & Parsons agents discuss the local lettings market
Clapham
Battersea
Balham
Georgie Woodhouse
Emma Procter
Nichola Denman
Senior lettings manager
Senior lettings manager
Associate director and lettings manager
After a busy 2014, the demand for lettings properties in Clapham has continued to grow. It’s a fantastic time to be a landlord as the number of people looking for property compared with the stock available is at an all-time high and is pushing rental prices up. I’ve noticed that the property coming on to the market is generally being finished to a higher standard than I’ve seen in the past. Landlords are recognising that to get the best tenants for your property, it needs to stand out. As the warmer weather approaches, I’m noticing the seasonal increase in demand for outside space, with tenants opting to choose a property with a garden or terrace rather than an additional bedroom.
The Battersea lettings market is currently characterised by demand that is outstripping the number of properties available and as a result, we’re receiving multiple offers for properties within hours of them being instructed. Consequently, landlords are achieving very strong prices with tenants committing to long-term contracts. This is particularly true for well-presented flats located close to transport links, which are attracting single corporate tenants, couples and professional sharers. My advice to landlords is that if they are hoping to secure tenants, they should make the most of this active market and do so now as the holidays have a habit of luring tenants away from their property search.
The lettings market in Balham and Clapham South is as strong as ever and since the start of the year we’ve seen a huge number of applicants registering. At the time of writing, we have 36 applicants for every available property, which, combined with our interlinked office network, is producing outstanding returns for landlords. I’d advise those seeking a rental investment in Balham to focus on three-bedroom properties close to the Northern Line. Being located only a short distance from local transport links increases demand on any type of property as the majority of tenants are commuting into the city for work, whilst properties with three double bedrooms are incredibly sought-after and typically rent the quickest.
HOT PROPERTIES
Clapham
Battersea
Balham
Marsh & Parsons, 28 Old Town, SW4 0LB 020 7501 3666
Marsh & Parsons, 118 Northcote Road, SW11 6QP 020 7228 9292
Marsh & Parsons, 45 Balham Hill, SW12 9DR 020 8673 4377 (marshandparsons.co.uk)
Porteus Place, SW4 0RP Guide price: £900 per week
Albany Mansions, SW11 4PQ Guide price: £550 per week
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PROPERT Y NEWS Property developments both local and London-wide
Greenland Group’s Ram Quarter development
Kier Group to deliver Ram Quarter’s first phase Construction firm Kier Group has been given the preferred bidder nod by The Greenland Group to deliver the £170million first phase of The Ram Quarter, its regeneration scheme in Wandsworth. The project will be delivered in three phases and valued at £600million. Working with project managers Gardiner & Theobald, architects EPR and engineers WSP Group, Kier will deliver 411,000 sq ft of new build housing and retail space, laid out across nine blocks of between four and 10 storeys. The first phase also includes the 56,000 sq ft refurbishment and remodelling of the Grade II-listed brewery complex, creating a swathe of new restaurants, boutique shops, cafés and bars, a micro-brewery, a brewery museum and an additional 14 residential units – taking the total number of homes delivered in phase one to 338. 105,000 sq ft of basement space will
Clapham shines as emerging prime ‘proves robust’ ahead of election day
be constructed for car parking, as well as an energy centre to service the entire development’s electricity needs. Phase one will also see the development realign 230 metres of flood defences along the River Wandle in order to open up the space and provide public access along a new riverside walk. Kier will begin enabling works for the first phase, including river works and the construction of the basement, on site this month, and is due to complete phase one early in 2017. ‘We have assembled an expert and respected team to create every aspect of The Ram Quarter, the Greenland Group’s first project in the UK,’ said Wenhao Qian, Greenland Group’s general manager. ‘We are committed to creating a vibrant community, including an outstanding new public realm, which will attract visitors from all over London to the shops, restaurants and riverside walks in the heart of Wandsworth.’
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Today’s Sloane Ranger Handbook would be more about the Northcote Road than the King’s Road, says Douglas & Gordon, as Clapham turns in a stellar Q1 and emerging prime areas outperform traditionally prime areas. Emerging prime areas in south west London are ‘now seen as the sweet spot of the professional private rental sector’ according to the firm’s Emerging Prime Index, which flags up Clapham as the star performer, turning in a 5.5 per cent price rise in Q1 2015. Southfields and Earlsfield also saw values bloom, by 2.9 per cent in the first three months of the year, as the areas ‘have become hotspots for young professionals and overseas investors and tenants who are drawn to the upmarket developments.’ High yields – of 3.7-5.0 per cent compared to 2.2-3.7 per cent in traditionally prime areas – and low interest rates are proving quite the draw for investors, who D&G says ‘are continuing to flock to smaller units.’ Assertions from the Chancellor that sub-£900,000 properties would be free from too much political interference have also helped the one- and two-bedroom flat market along. At the top end, however, things are little more quiet: ‘there’s been little pick up’ from H2 2014 in the £2million+ segment, as the whole pre-election landscape looked more shaky. The slow top end means that Putney and Battersea – 2013 and 2014 wonderpostcodes, which have a higher proportion of chunky £2million+ family homes – have seen prices barely move in three months.
Luxury developers hit by vacant building credit rethink A £1billion affordable housing contribution dodge, introduced by housing minster Brandon Lewis at the end of last year, has been quietly diluted. Loathed by councils but rather enjoyed
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by high-end property developers, the ‘vacant building credit’ allowed affordable housing contributions to be paid only on new space created, not on converted space. Office-to-residential schemes could, as a result, slash their spending totals. Westminster Council estimated that £1billion in affordable housing payments could have been avoided via the credit each year. It flagged up Finchatton and Abu Dhabi Investment Council’s project on Grosvenor Square (pictured) as a prime example: the scheme’s affordable housing contribution could have been £17.6million without the credit, but ended up being slashed to £8.6million. A new version of the policy was posted on the Department for Communities and Local Government’s Planning Practice Guidance website at the end of March. ‘The Government has now corrected a loophole to stop property developers exploiting the policy,’ noted Daniel Farrand, joint head of planning at law firm Mishcon de Reya, ‘meaning some councils will be able to resist some of the moreunacceptable losses to their affordablehousing pots.’ ‘Local councils and the property industry asked for some underlying planning guidance to accompany the new policy which we have duly delivered,’ said Brandon Lewis. ‘Labour’s approach of increasing taxes on housing will just mean fewer new homes.’ n
Grosvenor Square - Image courtesy of Finchatton
Time to dig deep Jonathan Dyson of Hamptons Battersea discusses the ongoing controversial trend of basement extensions, and why it might be worth the furore
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asement extensions, especially in Kensington & Chelsea, have been the subject of recent heated discussions in the press. The handbag-swinging between Robbie Williams and Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page over Williams’s proposed ‘iceberg’ extension has been well publicised, and the two-finger salute behind the red striped house in Kensington Square has certainly caused a stir. So what exactly is the problem? Traditional south London Victorian terraced houses feature lots of small rooms that are easy to heat and economical to run. Up until a few years ago, most homeowners might have extended into the loft and perhaps even build a side-return, effectively increasing the bedroom space upstairs, and to a smaller extent, the living space downstairs. Fashions have changed over the years however, and now it’s all about big open spaces, showcase kitchens and boutique hotel-style master bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes and en-suite bathrooms. Whilst these are reasonably well accommodated within the traditional extensions, it’s clear that to gain a truly exceptional increase in space, the only option is to go down into the ground. If your idea of a basement is a damp, fusty old coal cellar filled with fake Christmas trees, old golf clubs and a decade year old bicycle that one day ‘might come in’, then
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you’re in for a surprise. Modern basement extensions are light, bright and genuinely add a considerable amount of additional space to the growing family. Whilst they might just about cover their cost from the perspective of the increased property value, the saving in transaction costs alone usually amounts to around £100,000 and this, coupled with the fact that you don’t have to leave the home you love really does make it an attractive proposition. So it is actually worth doing? From a personal perspective, having had one myself a few years ago, I would say a resounding yes; however, do be wary of the pitfalls. I had a very reputable and brilliant company in charge of the build, but even so, the glossy brochure never explained that almost every room in the house would need redecorating, bathrooms needed retiling, door frames moved and don’t even mention the dust our dry cleaning bill alone nearly ran into four figures. Overall we’re pleased as punch with the result but it definitely cost a good deal more than the original estimate – and that was just to our sanity. n
Jonathan Dyson is the area sales director of Hamptons International in Battersea, Balham & Clapham 98-100 Northcote Road, Battersea, SW11 6QW, 020 7924 2170 (hamptons.co.uk)
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Tremadoc Road, SW4 £575,000 Leasehold A fantastic two double bedroom split level flat. EPC: D Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5439
Larkhall Rise, SW4 £2,600,000 Freehold A spacious semi-detached home with self contained annexe. EPC: D Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5439
Kirkstall Road, SW2 £899,950 Freehold A wonderful four bedroom family house. EPC: D Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7744
Thrale Road, SW16 £1,425,000 Freehold A stunning semi-detached five bedroom house. EPC: E Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7744
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The Chase, SW4 ÂŁ3,300,000 Freehold A truly stunning and sensitively refurbished home. EPC: D Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5439
Old Dairy Mews, SW12 ÂŁ1,200,000 Freehold An immaculate and unique three bedroom house in the heart of Balham set within a secure gated mews development. EPC: D Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7744
Hillier Road, SW11 ÂŁ1,850,000 Freehold A fabulous end-of-terrace family home with converted basement. EPC: E Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4253
Broomwood Road, SW11 ÂŁ745,000 Leasehold A very well presented three bedroom split level flat. EPC: D Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4253
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Mysore Road, SW11 £850 per week* A beautifully presented 5 bedroom house. EPC:E Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258
Devereux Road, SW11 £995 per week* Unfurnished An immaculate five bedroom family house. EPC:D
Old park Avenue, SW11 £1,750 per week* A stunning 5 bedroom family home. EPC:F
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Hazlebourne Road, SW12 £345 per week* One bedroom mews with secure parking. EPC: C
Mantilla Road, SW17 £390 per week* Two double bedrooms with patio a garden. EPC: D
Criffel Avenue, SW2 £495 per week* Three bedroom coach house with garden. EPC: D
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Turret Grove, SW4 £395 per week* A refurbished one bed apt in the Old Town. EPC: D
St. Lukes Avenue, SW4 £415 per week* A charming two bed conversion in Abbeville. EPC: C
Crescent Lane, SW4 £370 per week* A charming two bed conversion in Abbeville. EPC: D
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Soudan Road, SW11 £1,500 per week* A sumptuous 4 bedroom family home. EPC:D Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258
Prince of Wales Drive, SW11 £850 per week* A beautifully presented 4 bed apartment. EPC:D
Lavender Sweep, SW11 £825 per week* Unfurnished A wonderful family house containing four double bedrooms. EPC:E
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Culverden Road, SW12 £485 per week* A great three double bedroom apartment. EPC: D
Balham Hill, SW12 £525 per week* A high spec two bedroom flat. EPC: B
Chestnut Grove, SW12 £1,015 per week* Newly decorated four bedroom house. EPC: C
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Wingate Square, SW4 £575 per week* A modern two bed apartment with parking. EPC: C
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Clapham Common, SW4 £1,600 per week* A beautiful four storey period family home. EPC: E
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GLYCENA ROAD, sw11
BARMOUTH ROAD, sw18
Double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 4 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø family bathroom ø laundry room ø cellar ø garden ø 175.6 sq m (1,891 sq ft) ø EPC=E
Reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 5 bedrooms (2 en suite) ø family bathroom ø utility room ø cloakroom ø south-west facing garden ø 178 sq m (1,915 sq ft) ø EPC=C
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Guide £1.299 million Freehold
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BOUNDARIES ROAD, sw12
PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, sw11
Reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø 3 bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø roof terrace ø own entrance ø 114 sq m (1,228 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Reception room ø dining area ø kitchen ø bedroom ø bathroom ø 57.8 sq m (622 sq ft) ø EPC=C
Guide £840,000 Share of Freehold
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BENNERLEY ROAD, sw11
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Open plan reception room/kitchen ø further reception room/ playroom ø conservatory ø master bedroom suite ø 4 further bedrooms ø 2 further bath/shower rooms ø cloakroom ø garden ø 189 sq m (2,040 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom with en suite bathroom ø 3 further double bedrooms ø family bathroom ø shower room ø cellar ø south-facing garden ø 199 sq m (2,142 sq ft) ø EPC=E
Guide £1.625 million Freehold
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Reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom with en suite shower room ø further double bedroom ø bathroom ø storage room ø secure underground parking space ø concierge ø lift ø 148.4 sq m (1,598 sq ft) ø EPC=D
Large kitchen/dining/family room ø reception room ø master bedroom suite with dressing room ø 3 further bedrooms ø family bathroom ø utility room ø cloakroom ø garden ø 196 sq m (2,104 sq ft) ø EPC=D ø EPC=D
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IMMACULATE TERRACED FAMILY HOUSE brocklebank road, sw18 4 bedrooms ø reception room ø 2 bathrooms ø utility room ø landscaped patio garden ø 147 sq m (1,587 sq ft) ø Council Tax=F ø EPC=D
Flexible furnishings £850 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*
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FANTASTICALLY LOCATED TWO BEDROOM FLAT 0.4 MILES FROM CLAPHAM JUNCTION falcon road, sw11 2 bedrooms ø open plan reception room/kitchen ø bathroom ø newly refurbished ø 45 sq m (490 sq ft) ø Council Tax=C ø EPC=C
Furnished £395 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*
Savills Battersea Park Clare Hampson champson@savills.com
020 3430 6900 *£36 inc VAT for each additional tenant/occupant/ guarantor reference where required. Inventory check out fee – charged at the end of or early termination of the tenancy and the amount is dependent on the property size and whether furnished/unfurnished. For more details, visit www.savills.co.uk/fees.
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FIVE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME WITH VIEWS OF CLAPHAM COMMON clapham common north side, sw4 5 bedrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen/ breakfast room ø 3 bathrooms ø utility room ø garden ø 271 sq m (2,922 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=E
Unfurnished £1,850 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*
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CHARMING FAMILY HOME IN THE NIGHTINGALE TRIANGLE tantallon road, sw12 5 bedrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 2 bathrooms ø garden ø 187 sq m (2,010 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=C
Unfurnished £825 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*
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Down by the River Matthew Smith, partner and head of Knight Frank’s Riverside office, lauds life along the Thames
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t’s a beautiful day on the River Thames as Matthew Smith prepares to enlighten us on why his office and the area it covers is so essential to the Knight Frank brand. ‘We were one of the first agents to recognise the river as a distinct residential area of London,’ he begins, as we chat about the origins of one of the most protracted branches in the city. ‘The office has been open since 2005, so we’re now in our 10th year. During the height of the financial crisis in 2008 properties in our catchment were hit quite hard because many were new builds, which always suffer in a slow market – but some of the prices we’re achieving now, seven years later, are higher than in Chelsea.’ Securing £2,200 per sq ft in the nearby Riverside One development and up to £3,000 per sq ft from the Battersea Power Station off-plan sales are statistics that don’t lie; life on the river comes at a premium. Matthew, who began his career as an agent in Hampstead in 2003, recognises that his new patch couldn’t be more different. ‘Moving down to the riverside was a shock for me because of the different style of property available here,’ he admits. ‘During the time I’ve been involved in the industry there’s been a real shift in the way people look at new builds. It used to be that nobody except foreign investors would consider them – but now more and more people are starting to see the advantages.’ An area of the market that has previously been dominated by so-called ‘lock-up-andleave’ types is now attracting buyers from all walks of life but is particularly promising to those purchasing for investment, those who prefer life on one level or young professionals who travel a lot for work. ‘There’s no question that a lot of the new developments are aimed at foreign investors,’ says Matthew, ‘but some of the
smaller ones, the building we’re in, for example, are home to people who actually live there full time. Smaller developments of anywhere between 30 and 200 flats tend to have more of a community than the enormous builds of more than 1,000 flats which are usually aimed at investors. In those buildings, the majority of the apartments are rented out for a period of five years, or until the buyer makes a 30 per cent premium on the price of the flat.’ One of the main reasons that business is booming for riverside developers in Albert Bridge Road
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recent years is the fact that, due to the way riverfront locations have historically been used, there was a lot of available land just sitting there unoccupied. ‘People began to realise just how central those spaces were,’ explains Matthew. ‘We get a lot of people who’ve traditionally lived north of the river and would, in the past, never have considered moving to what was once viewed as “south London”, but now, with the new luxury developments that have sprung up, particularly in this stretch of the river between the Battersea and Albert Bridges, I would say around 60 per cent of these are now inhabited by people who used to live north of the river.’ The paradigm must differ depending on where you are in London, though? ‘Absolutely,’ he agrees.
The minute you go inside and look out over the city, you’re sold Oyster Wharf
‘The further west you go the harder it is to get people over to the other bank – but in the east it becomes easier – particularly when you reach the Southbank area. That’s become a destination in itself.’ So what’s the best thing about selling property on the river? ‘The location,’ Matthew replies, without a blink. ‘Whatever the weather, views from a riverside apartment are always spectacular – particularly in this stretch of the Thames. Whether or not you’re a fan of the sometimes unusual architecture of these developments, the minute you go inside and look out over the city, you’re sold.’ n
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Dolphin House, Imperial Wharf SW6 Three bedroom flat for sale with river views A bright and spacious flat in Imperial Wharf, with outstanding views of the river and communal gardens. The property is in immaculate condition and is in one of the most desirable positions within the development. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, balcony, 24 hour concierge, leisure facilities and right to park. EPC: C. Approximatley 168 sq m (1,808 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 983 years remaining
Guide price: £3,000,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/RVR150054
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Dolphin House, Imperial Wharf SW6 Two bedroom flat for sale in Imperial Wharf An impressive two bedroom flat in one of the most desired blocks in Imperial Wharf. The property benefits from a large master suite with dressing room and en suite as well as a second bedroom or study. 2 bedrooms, reception room, 2 bathrooms, balcony, leisure facilities and right to park. EPC: C. Approximatley 172 sq m (1,851 sq ft). Leasehold: approximately 983 years remaining
Guide price: £3,250,000 KnightFrank.co.uk/RVR150057
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Guide price: £1,475,000
Nottingham Road, Wandsworth SW17 A handsome Victorian family house of substantial proportions with a garden, located on the popular Heaver Estate. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception areas, kitchen, garden, private parking. EPC: D. Approximately 132.7 sq m (1,428 sq ft). Freehold. wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777
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Guide price: £1,825,000
Bennerley Road, Wandsworth SW11 A substantial five bedroom family house presented in excellent condition. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, garden. EPC: D. Approximately 211.5 sq m (2,277 sq ft). Freehold. wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777
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Guide price: £800,000
Gayville Road, Wandsworth SW11 Three double bedroom flat, with a contemporary design, situated between the Commons. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 reception room, kitchen/breakfast room. EPC: C. Approximately 102.8 sq m (1,107 sq ft). Leasehold. wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777
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Nottingham Road, Wandsworth SW17 A beautifully presented family house located in the heart of Bellevue Village. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception areas, kitchen, garden, private parking. EPC: D. Approximately 132.7 sq m (1,428 sq ft). Freehold. wandsworth@knightfrank.com Office: 020 8682 7777
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Clapham Common West Side, Wandsworth SW4 Direct views over Clapham Common This beautifully presented property has been meticulously refurbished whilst retaining many original features, creating a state of the art family home. Set over five floors and providing ideal accommodation for both entertaining on a grand scale, and flexible family living. 6/7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3/4 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, garden. EPC: C. Approximately 346 sq m (3,727 sq ft). Freehold
Guide price: £3,595,000
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A luxury interior designed 33rd foor Platinum style apartment overlooking the River Thames. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan reception room, kitchen, winter garden, valet parking, pool and spa facilities. Available furnished. EPC: B. Approximately 111 sq m (1,196 sq ft). riversidelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3597 7680
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Chelsea Creek, Fulham SW6 A superb 6th floor apartment in this prestigious Riverside development. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, dining area, balcony, 1 parking space, 24 hour concierge, gym and pool. Available furnished. EPC: B. Approximately 84 sq m (899 sq ft). riversidelettings@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3597 7680
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Riverlight, Nine Elms SW8 A sensational brand new 8th floor two bedroom apartment Furnished to an exceptional standard by Knight Frank Interiors this is an opportunity to rent a prestigious apartment within Nine Elms boasting views over the River Thames. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan reception room, kitchen with Miele appliances, private balcony, 24 hour concierge, spa, gym, swimming pool, and parking by separate negotiation. EPC: B. Approximately 104 sq m (1,118 sq ft). Available furnished
Guide price: £900 per week KnightFrank.co.uk/RIQ215853
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AlmA TerrAce Wandsworth Common SW18 A most beautiful, quintessential rural English Cottage in the heart of Wandsworth. The house enjoys garden to three sides laid to lawn and a patio. 2 reception rooms • 3 bedrooms Bathroom & separate WC • Kitchen Utility room • Garage • Off-street parking Garden • EPC rating E
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Morella Blenkarne Road, Road SW12 Between the CommonsSW11 Between The Commons £3,250,000 £3,450,000 || freehold FREEHOLD
Possessing one of the largestand gardens (70' properties x 55') andon leafi esthighly locations One of the most substantial distinctive this desirable between thesix-bedroom, commons, this substantial Victorian SQ.FT square / 301.7 street, this semi-detached Victorianhouse house(3248 offers 3500 SQ.MT) is a rare treasure. One of only semi-detached set feet of space including numerous livinga few areas, an enormousproperties kitchen/dining back thisa prestigious crescent, it garden. offers wonderful scope for expansion. room inand beautiful south-facing It occupies a prime position, just Wandsworth Common, its station, fashionable Northcote/ Roads a few steps from Wandsworth Common and a few hundredBellevue yards from its and excellent are close schools by. EPC and - D fashionable shopping and restaurants mainline schools station. Excellent are close by. EPC - E. • Built c. 1885 • Front Garden With Side Access • Entrance Hall With Galleried Staircase • 2Spacious Large Reception • Hallway Rooms • Kitchen/Breakfast • Enormous Kitchen Room / Dining Room • Extensive Basement • Drawing Room • Terrace • Cloakroom • Outside WC/Washroom • TV / Family Room
• Store • 5 Double Bedrooms • 3 Bath / Shower Rooms Terrace • •4Roof Additional Double Bedrooms (6 total) Space • •4Loft Baths/Showers (total) • 70' x 55' Rear Garden • Study • London Borough of Wandsworth • Bike Store 3248 FT. / 301.7Garden SQ. M + LOFT • •38’ x 27’SQ. South-Facing
• Residents Parking • Utility Room • Master Suite +Bathroom + Dressing Room • London B of Wandsworth • 3488 Sq Ft / 324 Sq M • Guest Bedroom + En Suite Shower
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