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Dear Resident, It’s that time of year again when winter seems to be finally on its way out. Mornings are getting lighter, as are the evenings, and only the other day I saw some daffodils rear their heads for the very first time this year. It can only mean one thing: spring is on its way. And with that so is the Battersea Affordable Art Fair, which takes place every spring and autumn. This issue, Tamir Davies speaks to director of the Battersea fair Luci Davies about bridging the gap between accessible and affordable, why Battersea was chosen as the location for the first fair and which artists she predicts will be the most popular this year. Read on from page 14. Elsewhere, my breath was taken away when I visited the National Trust property 575 Wandsworth Road. If you haven’t already heard about this house, I urge you to visit – it is literally a work of art. Adorned with fretwork carved over many years, even the photos of the house – although spectacular – don’t quite do the property justice; flick to page 10. Finally, I chat to vice chairman David Kirk of The Wandsworth Society; find out more about its campaigns from page 19. I hope you enjoy the issue; let us know your comments by tweeting us at BBCW_RJ.

The Escape by Carne Griffiths, Screenprint, 69 x 94cm, edition of 50. £420 at Eyestorm. Find out more from page 14

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NOTEBOOK Keep your finger on the pulse with our roundup of local news

BATTERSEA

Hotel takeover Hotel Verta in Battersea, which was once part of Von Essen Hotels, has rebranded as Crowne Plaza London-Battersea. The popular London-based hotel, previously owned by Fabiano Hotels is now managed by the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). Plans include three new Crowne Plaza hotels on or next to the river between Battersea and Blackfriars. For a room with a view, Hotel Verta has exciting new changes in store.

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Relocation, relocation

New pitch

Saint John Bosco College in Wimbledon is set to move this autumn to a building on New Surrey Lane in Battersea. The school was first opened in 2011 as a merge between two Catholic schools. The new school will include a specialist council-funded unit to help support up to 25 autistic children. It will also encourage the local community to make use of the drama studios and a fully equipped sports hall.

Young children and teenagers in Battersea can now enjoy use of a brand-new £30,000 floodlit AstroTurf pitch on the Surrey Lane estate. Wandsworth Council has built the new pitch to provide a safer space for children to play. The development, near Macey House, will also see new football coaching sessions run every Thursday from April this year.

(wandsworth.gov.uk) (wandsworth.gov.uk) (sjbc.wandsworth.sch.uk)

Traditional españa

with romesco sauce. Rosita is offering a three-course menu of traditional Spanish dishes such as pork ribs, lamb cutlets and crema Catalana, a popular regional dish to mark the tradition.

Rosita & the Sherry Bar, located on Northcote Road, specialises in serving sherry and Spanish wines. This month, Rosita is hosting a Calçotada, an event that celebrates the harvest of the calçot, a type of green onion traditionally grilled in newspaper on an open fire and eaten

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£35 per person, 7.30pm, 11 March, 124 Northcote Road, SW11 6QU, 020 7998 9093 (rositasherry.net)

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CLAPHAM AND BALHAM

History conquered Children at schools in the Borough of Wandsworth can take part in a competition designed to inspire a desire to learn about the borough’s history and heritage. The idea began during a community meeting at Ravenstone School in Balham and is now backed by the deputy mayor of Wandsworth. The winners of each group will receive a cash prize of £1,000 for their school.

Contact Steve Murphy at smurphy@wandsworth.gov.uk for an application, entries close 23 March (wandsworth.gov.uk)

New opening

New drinking spot The Loft in Clapham is set to re-launch as part of the chain Dirty Martini, under the ownership of CG Restaurants & Bars. The renovation is set be re-open in April after the company’s recent successes with Dirty Martini bars near St Paul’s and Monument. The new bar will be the first venture for Dirty Martini outside of central London and will become a new hotspot for locals to visit after work.

67 Clapham High Street, SW4 7TG, 020 7627 0792 (theloftclapham.com)

You heard it here first: Gail’s Artisan Bakery is opening on Abbeville Road in Clapham. Open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and light supper, the bakery will offer Gail’s signature breads, pastries, cakes and sweets. The menu, overseen by head baker Roy Levy, includes French Dark and San Francisco sourdoughs, freshly baked croissants and pastries, cinnamon buns, sausage rolls and carrot cakes, as well as a selection of daily sandwiches and salads. Tom Molnar, co-founder of Gail’s said: ‘We’re particularly excited to be opening in such a beautiful part of London.’ The bakery is due to be open as soon, so keep your eyes peeled.

Gail’s Artisan Bakery, 71 Abbeville Road, SW4 9JW

Charitable run It may be cold outside but it’s time to take part in the Breakfast Run with Starfish, a charity that brings hope to children in South Africa who have been orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV and AIDS, as well as a giving them a chance to complete their education and brighten their futures. The Breakfast Run is hoping to bring the local community together to raise money for this worthy cause. Open for all ages and abilities, runners can choose which route they would prefer and will receive a Starfish T-shirt, medal and picnic basket after the run.

£14 5k, £17 10k, £20 15k, 10am, 15 March, Clapham Common, Windmill Drive, SW4 9DE, 020 7597 3797 (starfishcharity.org)

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WANDSWORTH

Sharing is caring

Hat-tastic

Wandsworth and Richmond Councils have announced plans for the creation of shared staffing arrangements by March 2017. The proposals will see the development of a single staffing structure, delivering savings of up to £10million per year. Both councils will retain independence with elected councillors, cabinets and leaders but will be managed by a single chief executive.

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Two become one

Emily Baxendale is the brains behind her company Emily London, a boutique millinery business offering bespoke hats and hair accessories. Take a look at her new collection entitled Amélie, inspired by the idea of wandering through an alfresco Matisse exhibition. The collection features bright turbans, bow headbands and pillbox hats in various colours, including cerulean blue, cyan and tangerine. Whether you desire a cocktail hat or a widebrimmed resort hat, Emily-London’s new collection will see you through British summertime.

Prices start from £165, 195 Replingham Road, SW18 5LY, 020 8870 6506 (emily-london.com)

Wandsworth Museum and Battersea Arts Centre are to unite as one from this month. Combining the two entities has been made to develop an integrated programme of culture and heritage between them. The team at Wandsworth Museum will be based at Battersea Arts Centre and the initial transition will be followed by a year of exciting projects and concepts before fully operating as one from spring 2016.

(bac.org.uk) Battersea Arts Centre Octagonal Hall © Morley Von Sternberg

Relieve pain If you’re looking for a different approach to help relieve aches and pains, then try the Ehrenfried Method by Patrica Rezende. The method helps analyse a particular problem, corrects it and realigns your body. It is a French physiotherapy discipline used in Brazil, Canada and France to help develop balance, muscle strength and the prevention and cure for postural pathology.

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The Calendar A selection of the best events happening in the area

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FRENCH INVASION

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A Blüthner grand piano is on loan for those wishing to showcase their musical talents at the Battersea Piano Festival this month. The festival is hosted by Encore Music Intuition, founded by Liz Giannopoulos in 2009, who teaches more than 70 students a week, providing piano and theory tuition to young and enthusiastic music students. There will be graded competitions for those aspiring to win a shiny trophy to add to their collection of awards. The festival is open to all on the day, so invite family and friends for a musical day to remember.

Oil & Water is opening its doors to a grand exhibition entitled Allez la France to view the works of five French artists, showcasing a variety of styles and subject matter. Oil & Water is an independent contemporary art gallery in Wandsworth Town, which has a wide selection of original paintings, limitededition prints, ceramics and sculptures. The exhibition features Gérard Mortier’s classical oil-on-canvas paintings of his native home of Normandy. while paintings by Georges Cabot showcase flamboyant and vibrant colours to depict the French Riviera, also known as the Côte d’Azur.

If you are a fan of the likes of Jack Johnson and Xavier Rudd, this gig is sure to be up your street. Gather your friends and family in The Magic Garden Pub with a glass of wine or a keg of beer and enjoy an entire night of musical talent. Famously known as The Undercover Hippy, Billy Rowan will be supported by Mama Kasbah with a selection of sounds, rhythms and languages from all corners of the earth. There will be a range of folk, hip-hop and reggae tunes. Make this Saturday night different to all other nights at this indoor festival in the heart of Battersea.

Free, see website for opening times, 340 Old York Road, Wandsworth Town, SW18 1SS, 020 8704 4327 (oilandwater.co.uk)

Free entry before 8pm, £7 afterwards, 8.30pm2am, 231 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4LG, 020 7622 4844

£3 adults, children free, tickets available on the door, 10am-5.30pm, Bolingbroke Academy, Wakehurst Road, SW11 6BF (batterseapianofestival.co.uk)

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SHAKEN OR STIRRED

Kristin Hjellegjerde’s gallery showcases cutting-edge contemporary art from emerging and established international artists. It is hosting Verve by Sebastian Helling and Richard Schur. Paintings from both artists include patchwork canvases of block colours, layered with pattern. German artist Richard Schur’s paintings were inspired from his residency in New York and the architecture of Manhattan, evening walks through Brooklyn and night rides over the city’s bridges. Meanwhile, Oslo-based Sebastian Helling creates canvases exploding with splashes of paint.

London Drawing presents The Drawing Theatre Body Narratives workshop in collaboration with graduates from the London College of Fashion. Graduates include Marta Jiménez Salcedo and Clare McGarrigle who will recreate scenes based around their award-winning costume designs. Be inspired by epic body sculpture, narratives and surrealism as the classes are a result of a six-year creative life drawing programme facilitated by London Drawing at the Tate Modern. Get your creative head on as it’s time to show innovation and artistic flair this month.

Whether you like a gin and tonic or a dry Martini, Gin has become part of some quintessentially British drinks. In the heart of Battersea lies gastro-pub The Northcote, part of Geronimo Inns, which has a wonderful selection of real ales, ciders and wines. This month, The Northcote is hosting Gin-Apooloza, a gin-tasting event free for all to swig a sip. For an afternoon of tasting, gin suppliers will present a sample of different varieties and brands. Once you find your perfect choice of gin, why not pop down one evening to rack your brains around a quiz or to watch your favourite football team on the big screen?

Free, Kristin Hjellegjerde, 533 Old York Road, SW18 1TG, 020 8875 0110 (kristinhjellegjerde.com)

£50 per person including all materials, 11am5pm, The Library Space, 108 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4LY (londondrawing.com)

Free, 2pm-5pm, 2 Northcote Road, SW11 1NT, 020 7223 5378 (geronimo-inns.co.uk)

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London Drawing and Marta Jiménez Salcedo

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a labour love

Francesca Lee takes a trip around 575 Wandsworth Road, a gem of a local National Trust property

rooms were as intended, with the basement housing nassuming from the outside, passersby the kitchen, bathroom and dining room, the would never guess what’s inside the ground floor a sitting room with two bedrooms on two-up, two-down house at number 575 the first floor. It was the sunny 19-metre long garden on Wandsworth Road. Obscured by that was the selling point and the playful way that overgrown trees, it’s only the National Trust plaque light and shadow reflected and bounced around the that gives any hint of its significance. Once home property. to poet, novelist, philosopher of mathematics and After moving in, although it was structurally British civil servant Khadambi Asalache, he turned it sound, there was one issue in particular that was into what can only be described as a work of art. problematic: a damp wall on the west side of the Born in 1935 in Kaimosi, a western town of dining room. Little did Asalache know that this issue Kenya, Asalache was the son of a chief. After school, would be a catalyst for changing the whole interior he went on to study architecture at the University and making it into the National Trust property it of Nairobi. A man of many interests, he studied is today. The concrete that had been poured into fine art in Rome, Geneva and Vienna before the basement of the commercial laundry next moving to London in 1960 where he pursued his door was the culprit. literary career. He Seeking advice from later received an His everyday life was reflected builders, Asalache had MPhil in philosophy in his carvings; after seeing a work carried out on of mathematics from the property – but to Birkbeck College and performance of Swan Lake he no avail, so developed became a civil servant sculpted ballerinas and swans a ‘head-in-the-sand’ at the Treasury. approach, deciding to It was during a bus above the mantelpiece cover up the problem journey on the number instead. Using floorboards he’d found in a nearby 77a that his life took another turn, which would skip, he attached them to the wall, but thought they later encompass some of his many different talents. looked too heavy on the eye so he used carving Noticing the ‘for sale’ sign for 575 Wandsworth to enliven the panels of wood. He carved arrows Road from the top deck, he decided to view the into the board with a padsaw and a Stanley knife property, mainly due to the proximity of taking and, content with his handiwork, his decoration the bus from the stop immediately outside to his workplace in Whitehall, which was then a 20-minute continued along the rest of the wall and, as it did, it became more intricate, layered and complex. journey away. Over the next 20 years he covered every room Paying less than £31,000 for the house in 1981, with his fascinating fretwork, sometimes spending it was extremely good value for money, but for up to 15 hours a day on it, working room by room. good reason – lived in by squatters who had kept a Ceilings, walls, doors, fireplaces, kitchen cabinets, menagerie of animals, including pigs, chickens and bookcases, cupboards and even light switches a horse (which had to be taken through the house and radiators were adorned by his creative hand. to get to the back garden), it was in a dire state of Asalache initially used doors found in skips but went repair. But this didn’t faze Asalache. He liked the on to buy lengths of timber from Travis Perkins idea that the layout of the late-Georgian terraced when required. house was true to its original form and that the

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Different religious symbols feature in his designs, including Egyptian and Christian, as do African, European and Islamic influences. But it was the windows and balconies of some of the most expensive wooden properties called Yalıs, which line the Bosphorus Strait of Istanbul, that were his first inspiration. He carved niches and, although he didn’t know it at the time, they were later discovered to be very similar to those known as zidaka, found on homes on the island of Lamu, off the Kenyan coast. His everyday life was also reflected in his carvings; after seeing a performance of Swan Lake he sculpted ballerinas and swans above the mantelpiece. Asalache was intigued by the theory that there is no symmetry in nature. When envisaging ideas, he would often contemplate both abstract and representational designs in his head for hours on end, but never did any preparatory drawings or plans, instead he drew directly onto the wood with a pencil before carving into it. Most of his work was

He would often contemplate both abstract and representational designs in his head for hours on end created in a window well in the back garden, which he named the crocodile pit, and although there is some fretwork outside, the garden is currently still being restored to its former glory. In 2006 the property was bequeathed to the National Trust after it was deemed: ‘of national significance and should be safeguarded ... a great work of art and an important part of our built heritage’ by the Trust. Conservation work started on the house and garden, including cutting down a mimosa tree that was causing subsidence and putting a membrane behind the famous damp wall. Due to the fragility and delicate nature of the property, tours of the house are limited to only six people at a time, and can often get booked up in advance. However, it’s worth the wait – after all, as Asalache knew all too well: patience is, very much a virtue. n

The National Trust is currently taking bookings for 1 March to 31 May 2015. You can book a tour by calling 0844 249 1895 or book online at nationaltrust.org.uk/575-wandsworth-road If you would like to order a guide book for 575 Wandsworth Road, these can be purchased from the National Trust online shop. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer House Guide, please call 0207 720 9459 for further information

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Affordable art

on the rise Tamir Davies speaks to Luci Noel, director of Battersea Affordable Art Fair, about what makes the fair stand out from the crowd

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bove my fireplace at home there’s a rather large painting that has always been an object of curiosity. Rich in colour and composition, it’s often the first thing people see when they come in, and it’s one of the first paintings my parents collected. As I curl up in front of the open fire at The Spencer Pub on Lower Richmond Road while waiting for Luci Noel, director of the Bristol Art Fair and recently appointed director of its Battersea counterpart, I muse about the feeling that painting evokes in me and look forward to talking to a fellow art enthusiast about the effects that a striking artwork can have. It is something that the fairs’ founder and architect Will Ramsay understands all too well. Its headquarters across the street from me at Will’s Art Warehouse, which was the catalyst for these innovative events, is surrounded by affordable art by artists from around the world. The Affordable Art Fair has become a global phenomenon, taking up residence in 14 cities across the world and rapidly expanding with the launch of the Affordable Art Fair in South Korea later this year. When you imagine the sheer scale of these events, it’s not difficult to comprehend the endless

early mornings and late nights that Luci and the rest of the team must put in to ensure its success. Yet to my amazement, Luci thrives on the daily logistics of bringing together art sourced from around the world. With it’s clear vision to unite amateurs and experts, art lovers and collectors, the Affordable Art Fair also helps bring the local community together. The more we discuss the fair, the clearer the parameters of ‘affordable’ become, with its aim for visitors to purchase and take home art from as little as £40 to a maximum price of up to £5,000. What stands out for me is Luci’s persistence and determination to ensure that every artist in pursuit of an art career is given the opportunity to showcase their work, and help Will’s cause to revolutionise the fear associated with purchasing art, making art accessible, no matter what the price. The project has surpassed expectations and successfully bridged the gap between art that is ‘affordable’ and accessible, creating a platform for enthusiasts to begin an investment that may one day become a collection. The Battersea event remains the largest, with more than 20,000 visitors over the four days. There’s no denying that the experiment has been a successful one.

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L-R: Carina Haslam, Jane Skingley, Norfolk Windy Day; Outline Editions, Malika Favre, Balloon; Doorway Gallery, Heidi Wickham, Hare IV

Where did you attend art school and how important do you think it is for students to receive support from projects like the Affordable Art Fair?

a graduate exhibition at the autumn fair. A bite-size catalogue is put together of work seen at Masters and degree shows from a range of art schools. It’s a fantastic platform for young artists to showcase their work in front of 25,000 people. Excitingly, at our spring fair we have our Project Space Collective, aimed at emerging artists, practices, galleries and curatorial groups.

I did a fine-art degree at Central Saint Martins in London, where I specialised in 4D. The nature of being an artist can be difficult, and once pupils leave art school they may not know how to proceed without the support system they were used to. The exhibitors and galleries that we work with are an important crux for those artists who seek representation and play such an important role in nurturing emerging artists.

What does the Project Space Collective entail? This year is the second edition of the Collective, which started last year as a way of introducing the audience to what else is happening in the realm of art.

When did you start your job at the Affordable Art Fair?

Why was Battersea chosen as the location for the first fair?

I was on a temporary contract four years ago and I never left! I started working for the fair while I was finishing my Masters; the company was expanding and they needed an extra pair of hands as they were launching the Hampstead fair. I worked my way up and, after spending several years as production manager for all the UK fairs, I am now director of the Battersea and Bristol spring fairs. I love the logistics of planning an event; from the early mornings and late nights to seeing it all come together.

Will’s Art Warehouse was originally in Parsons Green, and so we knew that there was a great audience for affordable art in London. Will wanted the fair to be a destination – a fun day out for the whole family. Being in the centre of Battersea Park is perfect as it’s such a lovely place to spend the day, and with our shuttle buses to Sloane Square and nearby rail links it’s very easy to get to by public transport. Battersea has also recently really begun to become an arts hub in itself.

What medium of art did you practise and do you still practise it?

How many visitors attend the Battersea fair?

Photography and installation art are my passions; I still carry my camera around with me. However, being an artist takes a huge amount of time, research and development of ideas, which just wasn’t something I could commit to. I love being able to give others the opportunity to do what I never could.

How does the Affordable Art Fair support new and emerging artists? It is aimed at promoting all artists. We have a strong educational programme with drop-in workshops and

We see around 20-25,000 over the four days. The fairs are always lively and it’s so wonderful to witness visitors’ reactions. Nowhere else would you see 120 galleries with 1,200 artists from all different backgrounds. It’s easy to find something you’ll fall in love with and take home.

Why is it important to bridge the gap between the accessible and the affordable? It’s all about good-quality, original artworks at affordable prices, which can be potential art investments.

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What is the average sale price at the fairs?

again. We try to work with local organisations and a local charity, having worked in the past with Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

Around £800, but you can pick up an artist made screenprint such as Balloon by Mailka Favre for just over £100, treat yourself to a piece by Jacky Tsai for around £700, or invest in a well-known name for nearer the ceiling price of £5,000.

Are the international fairs just as popular as the Battersea fair? Battersea is still the largest fair in terms of size and footfall. New York has two fairs, autumn and spring like Battersea, and they are highly attended due to the bustling nature of the city. We have also launched fairs in Hamburg, Stockholm and Amsterdam. This year for the first time we are launching in South Korea in Seoul.

Can visitors take the artwork home on the same day? From the moment our charity private view opens on the Wednesday, you can buy and take home any art purchases. There is also a fantastic wrapping station in the middle of the fair.

The fairs are open to all – how do you attract families with young children?

Will there be more fairs in the UK? We have looked at a number of potential locations, and who knows what will happen in the future, but for now we are focusing on our existing events and making sure they are just as fresh and exciting as the first fair in 1999.

We have a crèche on site where you can leave your children to spend some adult time. We also have printing workshops that we run with Artichoke Printmaking to teach dry-point painting. This year we have a campaign called ‘Art to take you places’ where kids can pick up a drawing pack and then hang out in the activity space.

Which artists do you see proving most popular this spring?

The Affordable Art Fairs have a beneficiary charity. How does this work? This year we have a new way of working with a charity and we have chosen to work with Cool Tan Arts over two years, who’ll be involved in every fair. It has a stand on site, where you can drop in and speak to the staff to see what they do. Cool Tan Arts works with people with mental difficulties and uses art as a foundation for therapeutic creativity. Proceeds from tickets sales at the Charity Private View benefit the charity but we’re also making sure we give back by helping them in between the fairs to cement the partnership.

What local impact has the Battersea fair had on the community? A lot of our visitors are from the immediate community and they do come back time and time

Black Rat Projects is bringing an exciting artist named Keaton Henson who produces humorous and witty screen prints. Janie Kidston and Caustic Coastal will also be popular. There’s a new gallery called Atomica in Soho which has a collection of artists’ work including photographer Richie Fahey who sets up beautiful black-and-white, well-lit photographs and then hand-colours them. He was commissioned by Penguin books to produce a cover for an Ian Fleming book a few years ago. Antler’s Gallery in Bristol represents Geoff Diego Litherland who produces intricately painted landscapes. Not to forget one of our favourites, Artichoke Printmakers. n

Tickets from £10, buy online or on the door, 12-15 March, 11am-6pm, Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ, 020 8246 4848 (affordableartfair.com)

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The Wandsworth Society David Kirk, vice chairman of The Wandsworth Society, shares his views about current concerns and the local developments it opposes and supports

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ounded in 1971, The Wandsworth Society is a non-political ‘civic’ or ‘amenity’ group that aims to bring together local people who care about the area in which they live and to give a voice to their concerns. ‘We are focused on the central part of the borough – Wandsworth Town, Wandsworth Common and the River Wandle,’ David Kirk explains. The Society has several hundred members including family groups. ‘Clearly,’ David says, ‘the more members we have, the more representative we are of the local community and the more influence we may bring to bear on the council and other decision-makers. All of the Society’s officers are unpaid volunteers, but we believe we have a team with relevant professional skills and other expertise who can provide sound and knowledgeable advice on local developments.’

Wandsworth Town ‘In the 30 years that I have lived in Wandsworth, the area has become richer and more cosmopolitan,

but parts of the town centre have deteriorated,’ explains David. ‘A major scheme now awaiting approval would see the removal of the three-tiered council and South Thames College buildings around the Old Burial Ground – no great loss. But the proposed 26-storey tower overlooking the burial ground would, in my opinion, be excessive. This is a Conservation Area, with several listed buildings in the vicinity. The council’s stated policy was actually to seek lower buildings than the current ones and to ensure that redevelopment should not “cause harm to the setting of any listed building”. How can a 26-storey replacement for an eight-storey one be justified? The council acknowledges that the scheme will do harm but believes that harm will not be “substantial” and will be “outweighed” by the public benefits. It concerns me that local people were asked by the council for their views and the overwhelming majority of responses, including a carefully argued submission from the Society, were objections. We’re continuing to oppose this scheme.’

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Wandsworth gyratory Transport for London (TfL) began public consultations online last year for plans to improve the road system in Wandsworth Town. ‘It’s very welcome that the council is now taking this issue seriously again,’ David says. ‘The Society has been concerned about roads and traffic in the town centre for many years. We have long argued for the removal of the gyratory to take out through-traffic from the main shopping area to help improve the look and feel of Wandsworth Town. The Society’s Planning Group has recently submitted our advice in preparation for further public consultations in the autumn. This is a complicated issue and we believe that more consideration will be needed.’

Ram Brewery The former Ram Brewery site has aroused much public concern for years. ‘This major town centre site needed re-development after the brewery closed,’ David comments. ‘We opposed initial plans for two tower blocks (32 and 42 storeys respectively) and gave evidence at the public inquiry in 2010. Revised plans for a 36-storey tower were then submitted. Despite substantial campaigning against the plan, it was approved. We believe that the height and mass of the tower will prove excessive and we’re keeping an eye on the early stages of building by the new site owners who are, however, at least making a commendable effort to involve the local community in developing the “Ram Quarter”, which the Society and local residents appreciate.’

Other issues The Society has backed widespread local opposition to the recently announced plans for Crossrail 2. These included a tunnel beneath Wandsworth

Common and could involve building an air and emergency vent where a children’s playground is currently. The Society, like many others, argued that alternative options should be considered – which have now evidently been accepted by TfL. David notes that the Common’s Management Advisory Committee (MAC) – in which Society members have always been closely involved, will play a major role in further consultations this autumn. The creation of a linear park along the River Wandle is another issue the Society has long been promoting, to make the area more accessible to walkers and cyclists. ‘The further opening up of the river is very welcome. A lot has changed for the better over recent years, but there is still a lot to be done,’ David says. So how would he like to see Wandsworth and the Society’s role developing? ‘Wandsworth is certainly changing rapidly and we expect that to continue. I’d like to see more integrated planning of our local environment rather than apparently unrelated schemes that are too often driven by commercial considerations. Yes, we need more housing, but much of what is being planned or can only be affordable for international buyers. I’d like to see the Society playing a strong, constructive and influential role in scrutinising and advising on these developments. We’re not against tall buildings if they’re in the right places, but too little attention is being paid to conservation issues – open spaces and trees as well as buildings – and to community needs. I was also shocked to hear a councillor say at a recent meeting of the Planning Applications Committee that: “the council has so many policies we can’t be expected to observe all of them”. That’s not the best that our Council can do, surely?’ n

To become a member or find out more about the Society, visit www.wandsworthsociety.org.uk

Photograph on these pages by members of The Wandsworth Society

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Planning & Development Keeping you in the know about important street plans affecting south-west London

Building bridges The Nine Elms to Pimlico bridge design competition is moving into its second stage

The competition to design the new bridge linking Nine Elms and Pimlico was launched at the end of last year, and its first stage has recently drawn to a close. Throughout January and February, designers and architects were vying for the bridge’s construction contract by submitting their vision for the structure. As of early March, applicants whose designs have caught the attention of the public and judging panel will be invited to take part in stage two of the scheme, followed by the ‘competitive dialogue process’. This shortlist will comprise up to four teams. In mid-march, work in

progress reviews will be held by both the technical panel and the residents’ review panel. Members of the jury panel include Wandsworth Council leader Ravi Govindia, architect Graham Stirk, engineer Henry Bardsley, chairman of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers Pam Alexander and Lambeth councillor Joanne Simpson. A total of 80 teams from around the world entered the race to put forward their designs for the bridge, which will be for pedestrians’ and cyclists’ use. The 80 groups were accepted into the first stage since they had shown the panel

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that they had the skills and capacity to meet the demands of the challenging brief. The teams come from 16 countries and are made up of both world-leading architectural and engineering firms and smaller, up-and-coming practices supported by established partners. The first design concepts were put on display at the end of February, during the first stage of the process, but each one exhibited was anonymous in order to stop people favouring a design because of its owner’s reputation. This focused the entire exhibition on the originality and ingenuity of the plans. The idea of the non-traffic bridge has been praised by Ravi Govindia, who said: ‘A bridge specifically designed to carry high volumes of both cyclists and pedestrians will be a first for central London and poses a complex set of architectural, engineering and transport challenges.’ The bridge is expected to see 18,000 journeys every day, with that number split evenly between cyclists and people walking. A staggering amount – £26million – has already been committed to the project via the development of Nine Elms on the southern side of the Thames. The office of the Mayor of London backs the scheme and, upon its completion, the bridge will fill the gap in the river between Chelsea and Vauxhall Bridges. Not only will this present people with another direct route through central London, it will also add to the idea of providing London with zero or low-emission travel options. The winner of the competition is due to be announced in the summer of this year, and once a design is selected it will have to go through the rigorous and lengthy planning process before work can begin. However, residents can rest assured that the ball is well and truly rolling. n

(nepbridgecompetition.co.uk)

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Renovate and regenerate

At the end of 2014, Transport for London held consultations about its proposals for a new-and-improved town centre. TfL wants to improve the look and feel of Wandsworth town centre by removing traffic flow from the main shopping areas. In order for this to happen, the A3 and A205 South Circular Roads would be re-routed to the north along Armoury Way and Swandon Way. Not only would this decrease the amount of traffic flowing through the centre, it would also give better access to pedestrians, cyclists and buses. In this new plan, the key changes include an improved atmosphere for pedestrians by the widening of footways, allowing easier crossing and reducing noise and pollution caused by traffic. More plants, more trees and additional seating would be rolled out to make the entire area more public-friendly

and improve its environment. Bus stops would be located so as to be more accessible and in more convenient places, and cyclists would benefit from improved bicycle parking. It’s hoped that this improvement would also encourage more people to cycle to town, thus reducing the number of cars on the roads. n

(tfl.gov.uk) (wandsworth.gov.uk)

Planning applications Date RECEIVED: 2 February Address: Broomwood Road Proposal: Erection of a replacement single-storey rear extension with glazed roof and external alterations. Date RECEIVED: 3 February Address: Kenilford Road Proposal: Erection of part singlestorey, part two-storey side and rear extension and enlargement of first-floor roof terrace following the removal of the back addition at first-floor level. Date RECEIVED: 3 February Address: Farlton Road PROPOSAL: Erection of single-storey rear and side extension. Erection of rear mansard roof extension to main roof (with French doors and safety railings) and above part of back addition including roof terrace at second-floor level, as well as erection of first-floor level rear and side extension. Date RECEIVED: 6 February Address: Freshford Street Proposal: Erection of rear mansard roof extension to main roof slope.

Planned roadworks and closures in and around March STREET

planned work

dates

works owner

Battersea Bridge Road

Connection of new service

2-5 March

UKPN East & Lon Ltd 0800 028 4587

Broomwood Road

Service pipe repair

2-4 March

Thames Water 0845 9200 800

Caistor Road

Footway reconstruction

23 March until 22 May

Wandsworth 020 8871 6000

Dormay Street

Disconnection of gas supply

11-17 March

Southern Gas Networks 0845 026 0015

Farlton Road

Lay a new service

11-17 March

Southern Gas Networks 0845 026 0015

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The Really Helpful Club success story

his year has been a great success for The Really Helpful Club (RHC), the indispensable online members’ network for busy, dynamic and likeminded women to share their best and most trusted recommendations. The RHC has hosted and supported many successful, local and hugely popular events exclusively for the members. Founder Sarah Austin explains ‘Our events offer a unique way for our members to come together, meet other like-minded women, connect with one another and discover something new in a fun and friendly environment. There is a real energy and vitality and an enthusiasm for what we are doing, with friendships made and connections built.’

What events have we held? A lunch to remember Warren House lunch, photo by Karine Torr, Darling Magazine Last October, we hosted a fundraising lunch during Breast Cancer Awareness month at Warren House in Kingston upon Thames. It was three times oversubscribed and fully booked in 24 hours. The lunch raised funds for The Haven and Shooting Star Chase, two charities supported by the RHC. It was a huge success, great fun and vibrant and had a real buzz to it. On your bike In January, we held an evening at Pearson Cycles which was all about women’s cycling. The event sold out, with more than 50 members attending. Its aim was for our members to discover something new about women’s cycling, which is becoming increasingly popular. Speakers from the world of women’s cycling inspired us and helped to demystify some of the cycling myths. A select group of cycling brands also gave our members an exclusive preview of the new season’s kit and developments. The Really Helpful Club had some fabulous feedback from the event:

Jo Hall: ‘A big thank you! Events like these are brilliant at bringing people together not just as a social get together with interesting talks, but as a business woman it’s always incredibly handy for networking and finding other excellent businesses that are in the area.’ Claire Cotton-May: ‘Loved the event – great speakers and I picked up some good tips on where to start. I definitely have more ideas about bikes and some of those oh-so-unglamorous chamoislined cycling shorts! I had fun, tested some bikes and made good connections. I look forward to the next event.’ Guy Pearson, Owner of Pearson Cycles: ‘I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to you and your team for one of the best evenings we have had at our Sheen store. The event was a great success in so many ways’ Pamper me Last month, the RHC hosted an afternoon of pampering at Gina Conway, the award-winning spa and beauty salon. The event was exclusive for our members, who heard from Gina Conway about how she set up and grew her successful business. Attendees also got a private preview of a new service to banish the winter blues. The event was another huge success, with places selling out in less than three hours.

Upcoming dates for the diary Join up now to be part of this exciting network and to be invited to these exclusive events: Friday 13 March: Join in with the RHC Cycle Club Friday 20 March: Lunch and private preview of newly launched show apartment with Berkeley Homes Friday 15 May: Enjoy a RHC charity lunch Sunday 13 September: September Exclusive Spa day with Celebrity Cruises onboard Celebrity Eclipse To find out more, visit reallyhelpfulclub.com

The Really Helpful Club (reallyhelpfulclub.com) is a thriving and dynamic online members’ network for busy, like-minded women to share great ideas and our best recommendations. An infinitely useful resource, RHC is full of information and contacts as well as business and job opportunities, networking and other events. More and more women are benefiting from RHC, a trusted best friend.

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PARENTS & KIDS News and events for the little and big ones this spring

From one mother to another A new environmental charity called Hubbub has launched a campaign with boutique mother-and-baby brand JoJo Maman Bébé called From a Mother to Another. Mothers from all around the country will have the opportunity to hand in used children’s clothing that will be beautifully wrapped via the team at JoJo Maman Bébé and redistributed via Barnardo’s to vulnerable families. Laura Tenison, founder of the boutique, is encouraging families to re-think what to do with clothes when they are finished with being used. Post a picture of your gift with the hashtag #MothertoAnother and make another mother smile this mother’s day.

JoJo Maman Bébé stores in the UK until 30 April (jojomamanbebe.co.uk)

Community matters There is a saying that mothers know best and what better way to agree than to attend The Clapham Pregnancy and Baby Show on 21 March in the heart of Nappy Valley. Four mothers and businesswomen from local businesses Hello Mums, Neighbourhood Midwives, Baby Intuition and Match up Mums have organised an introductory afternoon for expectant mums and new parents with the support of 26 local businesses in the area who will advise mums-and dads-to-be about their parenting journey. It will be an afternoon of talks by professional guest speakers on topics from hypnobirthing to postnatal yoga. There will also be an opportunity to let your hair down by indulging in a taster massage and makeover treatments. The event is sponsored by Hamptons Estate Agents as part of its ongoing commitment to helping local businesses in the area.

2.30pm-4.30pm, Chatham Hall, 152 Northcote Road, SW11 6RD, 07713 638 520

Images ©Eimear Doyle

Little ones cared for Natures Purest has launched a new range called My First Friend. The new line has products made from Oeko-Tex 100 dyes on organic cotton for babies and toddlers, a soft material for your young ones. The new goods include one tog sleeping bags, summer hats for babies up to a year old and bathrobes for children up to three years old. For your little ones, why not indulge in a twin-set of elephant-motif bibs, for both boys and girls.

Collection starts from £10, see website for opening hours, 78 Balham High Road, SW12 9AG, 020 8673 2672 (naturespurest.co.uk)

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My First Friend Bathrobe, from £30

My First Friend, three-pack muslin squares, £16

My First Friend Knitted Toy, £12

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

Little makeover I’m trying to book a make-up, hair or nail salon party for my daughter’s seventh birthday, but I’m struggling to find an organisation that does this. Does anyone have any recommendations? Top replies: Wed 4 Feb, 2015 1.29pm Happy Faces in Clapham will do this in their salon or at your home. Its website is yourhappyfaces.com.

Kids on wheels

Mon 16 Feb, 2015 10.41pm Try Princess Pamper Parties, they specialise in these kinds of events. Its Facebook page has loads of images of previous parties so that you can see if it’s the right kind of thing for your daughter.

Top replies:

hang of riding along without falling off, but then I saw the previous post and I agree that taking the pedals off a normal bike would work just as well. It’s best if the bike is as light as possible as I found that you do end up carrying it or resting it on the buggy quite a lot when interest in it drops.

Mon 26 Jan, 2015 2.21pm

Mon 2 Feb, 2015 2.16pm

Local exercise

I had the same problem this time last year for my two-year-old granddaughter. A balance bike is good for kids at this age, and ideally the lighter it is the better. Islabikes is a popular choice. A good weight to choose is 3.5kg, and the height (floor to seat) should be about 30cm. I know they can be expensive, but these bikes are worth keeping for their resale value. However, with Islabikes, I found that there was a long waiting period before delivery.

We bought a Mongoose balance bike for our son for his second birthday. He is now two-and-a-half and can go very fast on it and absolutely loves it. I can’t recommend it enough. You could try the age-old fashion of putting training wheels on a regular kids’ bike as an option, and this is easy to do. Our only issue with employing that method is that we go through the park a lot, and adding training wheels is not great for that. Also, training wheels don’t actually teach your child how to balance on a bike.

Mon 2 Feb, 2015 8.41am Mon 2 Feb, 2015 4.03pm Ah, another opportunity to spend money! You’ve got to love marketing. Just buy a regular child’s bicycle and unscrew the pedals. Then when your daughter is old enough, simply screw them back on. In my opinion, you shouldn’t waste your money on a bespoke balance bike. Mon 2 Feb, 2015 10.16am I was going to suggest getting one that you can add pedals to once she gets the

I got a B’TWIN bike from Decathlon for my son when he was two. It was good for him because it was low, light and taught him to brake properly, which we thought was important. He learnt to balance very well on it and was then riding a bike from Islabikes without stabilisers almost as soon as he tried it on his third birthday. The B’TWIN bike was only £34.99, which we didn’t think was too expensive.

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I’ve seen a lot of announcements about Parkrun coming to Wandsworth, but what is it? It sounds like a run in the park (obviously!) but all the excitement suggests that there may be more to it. Top replies: Tue 27 Jan, 2015 3.02pm It’s a free 5k race every weekend. They take part at various locations around the country and are organised by volunteers to be a friendly and fun way for people to get some exercise. You get serious runners and mums with buggies giving it a go. Mon 2 Feb, 2015 10.34am They also do a junior Parkrun for kids (a 2k race) which we currently have to go to Brockwell Park for.

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

I’m considering buying a balance bike for my daughter’s second birthday (I know she may be too small at first) but I’m a bit overwhelmed by the large number of choices. Does anyone have any recommendations?

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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

Cleaners Battersea 020 3404 2168 battersea-cleaners.co.uk

Battersea Flower Station 16 Winders Road, SW11 3HE 07724 421 208 batterseaflowerstation.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

Clapham Flowers Unit I Clapham South Station Nightingale Lane SW4 9AE 020 8673 2958 claphamflowers.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

Oakley Locksmiths Ltd 81 Replingham Road, SW18 5LU 020 8871 1238 oakleylocksmiths.co.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

Locksmith Clapham Locksmiths 70 Larkhall Rise, SW4 6LA 07706 533 488 clapham-locksmiths.co.uk

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

Crown Plaza London Battersea Bridges Wharf SW11 3BE 020 7801 3501 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 3393 4824 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 heritagemedicalpractice.co.uk

Ethicare Dental 68 West Hill, SW18 1RU 020 3733 6709 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 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 112 Battersea Business Centre 99-109 Lavender Hill, SW11 5QL 020 7924 4555 granit.co.uk

Robert Young Antiques 68 Battersea Bridge Road SW11 3AG 020 7228 7847 robertyoungantiques.com

Art Gallery

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

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

Bars 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

DeRosier Chocolates 81 Revelstoke Road SW18 5NL 020 8947 4456 derosierchocolates.com

The Doodle Bar 33 Parkgate Road SW11 4NP 020 7223 7115 thedoodlebar.com

Greengrocer

The Loft 67 Clapham High St SW4 7TG 020 7627 0792 theloftclapham.com Rise 46 46 Battersea Rise, SW11 1EE 020 7228 7676 rise46.com

No 32 The Old Town 32 The Pavement, SW4 0JE 020 3535 0910 no32theoldtown.co.uk

Restaurants Balham Bowls Club 7-9 Ramsden Road SW12 8QX 020 8673 4700 balhambowlsclub.com

Confectioner

The Bedford 77 Bedford Hill SW12 9HD 020 8682 8940 thebedford.co.uk

The Regent 21 Chestnut Grove SW12 8JB 020 8772 0546 theregentbalham.co.uk

The Sun 47 Old Town, SW4 0JL 020 7622 4980 thesunclapham.co.uk

The Pantry 342 Old York Road SW18 1SS 020 8871 0713 thepantrylondon.com

Cake Boutique 31 Lavender Hill SW11 5QW 020 7228 0023

Marco Polo on the River Eastfields Avenue SW18 1LP 020 8874 6800 marcopolo.uk.net

The Ship 41 Jews Row, SW18 1TB 020 8870 9667 theship.co.uk

The Georgian 27 Balham Hill, SW12 9DX 020 8675 4975 georgianrestaurant.co.uk

The 3 Monkeys 5 Fernlea Road, SW12 9RT 020 8673 4447 the3monkeysbar.co.uk

The Magic Garden 231 Battersea Park Road SW11 4LG 020 7622 4844 magicgardenpub.com

Ben’s Canteen 140 St John’s Hill SW11 1SL 020 7228 3260 benscanteen.com Doukan 350 Old York Road SW18 1SS 020 8870 8280 doukan.co.uk

Whole Foods Market 305-311 Lavender Hill SW11 1LN 020 7585 1488 wholefoodsmarket.com

Gazette 100 Balham High Road SW12 9AA 020 8772 1232 gazettebrasserie.co.uk

Pubs The Bolingbroke 174 Northcote Road SW11 6RE 020 7228 4040 thebolingbroke.com

The Green Room 2 Battersea Rise, SW11 1ED 020 7223 5147 thegreenroombattersea.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

Harrison’s 15-19 Bedford Hill SW12 9EX 020 8675 6900 harrisonsbalham.co.uk

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Rosita and the Sherry Bar 124 Northcote Road SW11 6QU 020 7998 9093 rositasherry.net The Avalon 16 Balham Hill SW12 9EB 020 8675 8613 theavalonlondon.com Tsunami 5-7 Voltaire Road SW4 6DQ 020 7978 1610 tsunamirestaurant.co.uk

BOUTIQUES FASHION Bunka 24 Bedford Hill, SW12 9RG 020 8675 2345 bunka.co.uk Denner Cashmere 114 St John’s Hill, SW11 1SJ 0844 922 0059 dennercashmere.co.uk Find… 228 Battersea Park Road SW11 4ND 020 7720 2234 findoflondon.com

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

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 shiptonandheneage.co.uk

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

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 113A 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 Salon Spinnaker House Battersea Reach SW18 1FR 020 7738 0304 michaelasalon.com

FITNESS Balance Physio 113 Gauden Road SW4 6LE 020 7627 2308 balancephysio.com

Tranquility Skin Care Centre 1 Bellevue Road SW17 7EG 020 8696 1700 tranquillitybeautyclinic.com - 31 -

Movers and Shapers 63 Balham High Road SW12 9AP 020 8673 0808 moversandshapers.co.uk Pepilates 17c Welmar Mews, SW4 7DD 020 7498 3359 pepilates.co.uk

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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

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 Taxing times Bethan Rees meets Mark Hutton, manager of the sales team at Douglas & Gordon’s Battersea Park office, to talk about the mansion tax and the north-south divide

ith the looming general election in May, potential buyers, estate agents and dwellers in properties worth £2m and over are all talking about one thing: the mansion tax. It’s a conversation, and debate, which ensued after Labour Party leader Ed Miliband put forward the proposal and it’s now been said the levy would be introduced in the first year of office, if Labour were to win the election. This has put everyone in a property limbo; a will-they-won’t-they situation, if you will. Mark Hutton, manager and associate director of the sales team at Douglas & Gordon’s Battersea Park office, believes the area has been, and will be, affected by the changes and the current hypothetical tax has buyers and sellers playing a cautious game. ‘It’s a really grey area. Those who are on the cusp of it, in the £2-3m range, that market is probably going to be the one that sits tight for a bit,’ Mark explains. ‘The lower end [of the market] will take over,’ he says. But, as he explains there are always people who are on the market for sales as a consequence of circumstance. ‘They’re not moving because they’re trying to play the market, they’re moving because they have to move, and that will go on. That’s what we’re seeing a lot of at the moment; young married couples moving out of a one-bed flat into a twobedroom cottage to start a family.’ However, it’s not all bad news. Those treating the market with scepticism have left a gap open for buyers. ‘On the flipside, it’s quite a good time to buy one of those [£2-3m] properties; not many people are, so you can probably get away with murder.’ In terms of selling a property, though, Mark advises his clients to hold off if possible. ‘The market is having the first wobble in five or six years; unless you have to sell, why would you bother right now?’ Everyone has an opinion on the northsouth London divide (whether it’s based on

a cultural, economic, or other perspective) but Mark believes that the gap is getting smaller as approximately 70-80 per cent of properties the Battersea Park office is selling over £1.5m are to buyers from north of the river. ‘It’s a hard fact that this is happening,’ he adds. He explains that very few in the area are upsizing, so the higher end of the market is being sold to those based on the opposite side of the river, some as close as Chelsea. But why has there been an increase in attraction for these buyers? ‘They tend to be very strong buyers who can immediately see the value for money. They’re saying, I’m right by 200 acres of park, the prettiest bridge in London, I can

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walk to the King’s Road in 10 minutes and I’m paying comfortably under £2,000 per sq ft,’ he describes. With the ongoing investment in the area, including the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station taking centre stage, and the rise of the Battersea Creative District which is bringing a real bohemian and artistic atmosphere to the area, 2015 in the Douglas & Gordon Battersea Park office is set to be an exciting one. n

236 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4ND 020 7720 8077 (douglasandgordon.com)

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PROPERT Y NEWS Property developments both local and London-wide

Chart by Lonres

May Day: prime London market to stay ‘muted and subdued’ until after the election The prime London market remains muted and is set to stay subdued until the election result is confirmed, says leading property data resource Lonres. 2014 was a year of two very distinct halves: confidence was high for the first six months, with average prices per square foot rising by 8.8 per cent and transaction levels on a par with 2013. The back-end of the year was a little bit different, as political uncertainty dampened demand and restricted stock levels started to ease; average prices per sq ft increased by just 2.4 per cent in the second six months and transactions plummeted by 28 per cent on 2013’s level. The Lonres Winter 2014 survey of London estate agents revealed ‘fairly muted conditions’ in the market over the final quarter of the year. Applicant levels, from both home and overseas, dropped further, while supply levels continued to rise. As a result, agents reported an increase in the time taken to sell properties, with both withdrawals and price reductions becoming more prevalent. However, agents report that vendors are starting to accept market conditions. In the winter survey, 21 per cent of agents reported vendors being realistic about asking prices, up from eight per cent just three months ago. Only 22 per cent of estate agents believe that prime London property prices

will rise over the coming year, although most think that things will pick up once the election is settled.

London homeowners expect prices to rise by nine per cent in the next six months – zoopla It turns out that homeowners are a tad more bullish than most paid property pundits: Zoopla’s latest sentiment survey estimates that people across the country think the value of their homes will rise by seven per cent in the first half of 2015, while Londoners think prices will shoot up by nine per cent. Those expectations bear very little resemblance to market predictions from people who are thought to know better: the most positive of all the residential

research units – CBRE Group – has put house prices across the UK in for a six per cent rise across the whole year, with London in for plus seven per cent. At the other end of the spectrum, the Centre for Economics and Business Research has national prices in for a 0.8 per cent drop and the capital teed up for a significant fall of 3.3 per cent. Nearly all the big property forecasters are anticipating a dirge of a first half, with many predicting price drops before May’s election. This is not the case with Zoopla’s homeowners: 88 per cent are confident about further house price growth in 2015 (down a touch from last year’s 92 per cent), as ‘confidence hasn’t been shaken by recent evidence of a slowdown in house price growth’. The east of England has the highest proportion of optimistic homeowners, says Zoopla, with 91 per cent anticipating property prices to carry on climbing in the first half of 2015. Confidence is least prevalent in the north-east, but still 82 per cent of homeowners expect house price growth between now and June. Londoners expect the fastest rises – plus nine per cent by the summer – while northerners are more cautious, anticipating a more modest five per cent uplift in

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property prices over the next six months. There are some glass-half-empty homeowners on the portal, though: seven per cent of property owners expect prices to begin falling during the first half of this year, an increase from just three per cent at the start of 2014.

TfL on the hunt for development partners to turn it into one of london’s great estates Rather than just selling them off, Transport for London has come up with a 10-year plan to redevelop 50 sites covering something close to 10 million square feet across London – mostly central and fringe – and has launched a year-long tender process to find ‘a small number’ of suitable development partners. TfL’s head of commercial development Graeme Craig is taking the credit for the plan, which looks to have been inspired by TfL’s partnership with CapCo in Earls Court, and would turn the publicly-owned organisation into one of the capital’s great estates, alongside the lines of Grosvenor and Great Portland. TfL owns more than 5,700 acres across London (two-thirds of which lands within zones one and two), including some choice waterside and central sites (with terrific transport links). Craig anticipates that these development joint ventures will play a significant role in hitting TfL’s £3.4billion commercial revenue target over the approaching decade. Francis Selway, the former chief exec of Land Securities, has been recruited to head up a new non-executive property advisory group to guide the plan. Sites are likely to be turned in to an array of different uses, from visitor attractions and retail to residential schemes. It’s not all new news, mind: development or planning of some TfL sites – including the organisation’s St James’s HQ, 55 Broadway (pictured), and South Kensington tube station – are already in hand. It’s not quite clear yet whether these sites are included in the 50 going up for tender this month. n

Development diary Jonathan Dyson of Hamptons comments on the current property market

s London runs out of housing stock, developers have to become more and more inventive in their approach. In recent months we have seen plans for a 13-storey residential building perched on stilts above an existing three-storey office block, a suggestion to ‘cut & cover’ the Wandsworth one-way system to free up badly needed building ground in the heart of SW18 and a whopping 200-metre residential skyscraper near Battersea Power Station. Add in two new Northern Line tube stations by 2019, and Battersea is all set to become the new Barbican. Whereas in the past decade or so we have become used to the ‘regeneration’ being limited to the riverside, building works are moving closer to home. The old school yard by Wandsworth Bridge has already been redeveloped, and a master plan is in place for the Winstanley estate north of Clapham Junction to be completely redesigned, paving the way for a multibillion-pound redevelopment, with imaginative green spaces and quaint village-y names. One development I have been personally involved with is the Peabody Estate on St John’s Hill. The old red brick

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tenement blocks are being completely demolished to make way for shiny new housing stock fit for the 21st century. Gone are the curiously shaped winding pathways that do little more than provide handy corners for nefarious gatherings, and in will come clean lines, a new parade of shops and a stunning central ‘avenue’ of light and space. In all, around 260 out-of-date flats are being replaced by 528 bright and spacious new homes. And how is it all being paid for? Well, in keeping with Peabody’s heritage and culture, it’s a mixed-use scheme with 249 of the new flats being sold privately, whilst the existing tenants will be offered temporary alternative accommodation elsewhere whilst their new homes are built. At a time when the opportunity to create new homes in London seems further and further away, this really does seem like a win-win situation for all concerned. n

Jonathan Dyson is the area sales director for Hamptons International in Battersea, Balham & Clapham 98 Northcote Road, Battersea, SW11 6QW, 020 7411 9179 (hamptons.co.uk)

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Building relationships Estate agent Austin Thorogood and client Tom Cotton discuss why working with an experienced local agent is preferable

ocal resident Tom Cotton has been buying and selling property in this part of south-west London for 20 years. He bought his first house in 1995, and for the past decade he has been working closely with local estate agency John Thorogood, in particular with its director Austin. The pair have built up a close working relationship that has culminated in Tom’s most recent project; purchasing and renovating one of the last remaining ‘untouched’ properties in Thurleigh Road. ‘The first contact I had with Austin was when my now wife and I were selling a Dutch-inspired property just off Northcote Road,’ says Tom. ‘It was a unique house

for the area; very different from the usual terraced homes that you see around here. It had been perfect for us, but as we began to think about starting a family we realised it wasn’t the most practical property. That’s when it became apparent that working with Austin was going to be a different experience from the agents we’d been involved with before. He recognised that the property wasn’t going to suit everyone, so we put it on at what we all agreed was a good price, and settled in to wait. In 2005, the team found us the perfect buyer and we achieved the asking price. That cemented the commercial relationship, and since then we’ve bought three properties – and sold as many – through John Thorogood.’ ‘Tom hasn’t bought everything through us, though,’ acknowledges Austin. ‘That said, we were in contact throughout.’ Tom nods in agreement. ‘I was popping in a lot, asking for advice and chatting through everything. It’s nice to have someone in the area you can trust, where the whole team is really interested in you as well as the property.’ That last point is clear from Austin’s encyclopaedic knowledge of Tom’s history in the area and the good-natured banter between the two. There’s obviously

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more to this agent-client relationship than just a business transaction. ‘I can’t tell you how many people come into the office and ask us for advice; everything from whether or how to do something to how much to spend and which contractors to use,’ says Austin. ‘We end up almost functioning as property consultants too – and we’ll offer as much assistance and access to as many building plans as it takes for people to feel comfortable and get it right.’ Having been open in the area since 1991, the agency has been involved in the selling (and re-selling) of so many properties in this part of south-west London that Austin and his team can offer clients a truly in-depth knowledge of what they’re about to buy – down to details such as which roads have houses that offer the

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Previous page, bottom left: images of the house before renovation. This page, L-R: Austin Thorogood and Tom Cotton. Image © Sarel Jansen

best ceiling height for loft conversions. ‘We probably have the opportunity to see more examples of extensions and renovations than anyone else,’ Austin continues. ‘I’m sure architects don’t even get to visit as many! We’re in and out of so many houses all the time. We are able to see what people like, what they react well to and what sells.’ ‘Someone new to the area, even if they’re the world’s best salesperson, is just not going to be able to offer that kind of in-depth knowledge,’ agrees Tom. ‘Small decisions like the placement of a staircase or the best way to stage a house for viewings can make the difference between getting the asking price, or a few hundred thousand below it. That’s huge.’ Austin and his team have another ace up their sleeves, too. ‘It’s hugely frustrating

I can’t tell you how many people come into the office and ask us for advice when you call agents and there’s a huge gap in communication between the sales and lettings team,’ Tom explains. ‘When we were renovating this house, we considered letting our flat as a second option to selling it. I went straight to Austin. His team took on the task of finding me a tenant and, at the very first viewing, the gentleman mentioned how he’d been looking to buy a place exactly like the flat for some time. Austin’s team were able, because of their dual-sided knowledge, to mention to him that the flat was actually

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for sale. He ended up buying it and we completed in four weeks.’ All the staff at John Thorogood are capable of handling both sales and lettings – a skill that’s rare within the industry. ‘It’s a much smoother process,’ Austin elaborates. ‘It also means that we don’t lose track of people if they have properties to rent out. That’s the best part about being a local agent – we follow people’s stories; we grow with them. Clients who have moved out of London have often asked us to open new offices elsewhere, but we prefer to specialise here around the commons – it feels like home.’ n

John Thorogood, 140 Northcote Road, Battersea, SW11 6QZ, 020 7228 7474 (john-thorogood.co.uk)

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BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED FAMILY HOUSE WITH ENVIABLE LIVING SPACE streathbourne road, sw17 Reception room ø kitchen/dining/family room ø 6 double bedrooms ø 2 bathrooms ø utility room ø cloakroom ø cellar ø 49ft garden ø 254 sq m (2,738 sq ft) ø EPC=F

Guide £2.2 million Freehold

Savills Clapham Max Green mgreen@savills.com

020 8673 4111

SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOUSE WITH SOUTH-WEST FACING GARDEN swanage road, sw18 Double reception room ø study ø kitchen/dining room ø 5 bedrooms (1 en suite) ø 2 further bath/shower rooms ø utility room ø cloakroom ø cellar and side access ø garden ø 213 sq m (2,290 sq ft) ø EPC=D

Guide £1.9 million Freehold

Savills Wandsworth Emma Seaton eseaton@savills.com

020 8877 1222

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1 SUBSTANTIAL FAMILY HOUSE WITH FANTASTIC ENTERTAINING SPACE albert bridge road, sw11 Double reception room ø kitchen/dining room ø master bedroom suite ø 5 further double bedrooms ø 2 family bathrooms ø utility room ø 2 cloakrooms ø Sonos system ø west-facing garden ø 283 sq m (3,050 sq ft) ø EPC=E Guide £3.575 million Freehold

Savills Battersea Park Mayow Short mshort@savills.com

020 3402 1900

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TWO BEDROOM PENTHOUSE APARTMENT porteus place, sw4 2 bedrooms ø reception room ø kitchen ø 2 bathrooms ø terrace ø 94 sq m (1,010 sq ft) ø Council Tax=E ø EPC=C

Unfurnished £1,000 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

Savills Northcote Road Nathan Yendle nyendle@savills.com

020 3428 2224

A LIGHT AND SPACIOUS FIVE BEDROOM FAMILY HOUSE gosberton road, sw12 5 bedrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø kitchen ø 3 bathrooms ø cellar ø garden ø 206 sq m (2,215 sq ft) ø Council Tax=G ø EPC=C

Unfurnished £925 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

Savills Clapham Charlotte Colley CColley@savills

020 3428 6989 *£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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A STUNNING HOUSE LOCATED IN A SECURE GATED SCHOOL CONVERSION bridge lane, sw11 5 bedrooms ø 2 reception rooms ø study/ bedroom 6 ø open plan kitchen/dining room ø 4 bathrooms ø off-street parking ø 421 sq m (4,536 sq ft) ø Council Tax=H ø EPC=E

Furnished £4,200 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

Savills Battersea Bridge Clare Hampson champson@savills.com

020 3430 6900

A NEWLY BUILT TWO BEDROOM FLAT IN THE HEART OF WANDSWORTH beacon tower, sw18 2 bedrooms ø open plan reception room/kitchen ø 2 bathrooms ø concierge ø 60 sq m (650 sq ft) ø Council Tax=TBC ø EPC=B

Furnished £475 per week + £276 inc VAT one-off admin fee and other charges may apply*

Savills Wandsworth Charlotte Corner-Munroe ccmunroe@savills.com

020 8877 1222 *£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.

KnightFrank.co.uk Albert Bridge Road, Battersea SW11

Battersea Park apartment In an enviable location overlooking the Park, accommodation comprises 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, reception room with dining area and kitchen area. This property is in immaculate condition. EPC rating E. Approximately 47 sq m ﴾501 sq ft﴿. Available furnished £425 per week

Battersea Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Battersea battersealettings@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7680 ﴾BAQ196417﴿

Prince of Wales Mansions, Battersea SW11 Split‐level apartment

Positioned on the fifth floor of this stunning mansion block, accommodation comprises 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan reception room with kitchen and dining area. This property is recently renovated. EPC rating D. Approximately 101 sq m ﴾1,087 sq ft﴿. Available furnished £595 per week

Battersea Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Battersea battersealettings@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7680 ﴾BAQ211163﴿

All potential tenants should be advised that, as well as rent, an administration fee of £276 will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit KnightFrank.co.uk/tenantcharges

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KnightFrank.co.uk Battersea Square, Battersea SW11 A hidden gem in the hub of Battersea

The Old Post Office has been completely refurbished to a very high standard with exceptional lighting and decoration. Accommodation comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, study and magnificent roof terrace. EPC rating C. Approximately 177 sq m ﴾1,901 sq ft﴿. Available either furnished or unfurnished £1,150 per week

Battersea Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Battersea battersealettings@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7680 ﴾BAQ204847﴿

Westover Road, Wandsworth SW18 Gorgeous family home

Beautifully extended and renovated. Accommodation comprises 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen with dining area, garden, converted basement and self‐contained flat. EPC rating E. Approximately 256 sq m ﴾2,758 sq ft﴿. Available unfurnished £1,500 per week

Battersea Lettings KnightFrank.co.uk/Battersea battersealettings@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7680 ﴾BAQ213277﴿

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KnightFrank.co.uk Trinity Road, Wandsworth SW17 Off street parking

6 bedroom property with an 80 ft garden and off street parking for several cars. Located close to Bellevue Road and Wandsworth Common. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 reception Rooms, kitchen, garden, private parking. EPC rating F. Approximately 399 sq m ﴾4,295 sq ft﴿. Freehold £3,250,000

Wandsworth Sales KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777 ﴾WND140256﴿

Earlsfield Road, Wandsworth SW18 Excellent Schools nearby

A handsome Victorian family house set back from the road with an 87ft garden and useful off street parking. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, garden, private parking. EPC rating E. Approximately 186 sq m ﴾2,002 sq ft﴿. Freehold £1,395,000

Wandsworth Sales KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777 ﴾WND130101﴿

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Grosvenor Waterside, Chelsea SW11 Two bedroom flat with balcony and outstanding views 2 bedrooms, kitchen/reception room, 2 bathrooms, balcony, 24 hour security and concierge. EPC rating B. Approximately 72 sq m ﴾777 sq ft﴿ Leasehold £1,450,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/riverside riverside@knightfrank.com 020 3597 7670

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KnightFrank.co.uk Trinity Road, Wandsworth SW17 Off street parking

Wandsworth Sales KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wandsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777 ﴾WND140256﴿

Earlsfield Road, Wandsworth SW18 Excellent Schools nearby

Wexford Wandsworth Sales Road, Wandsworth SW12 KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth Good transport links wandsworth@knightfrank.com

020 8682 7777 A wonderful 4/5 bedroom flat in excess of 2250 sq. ft., located close to Wandsworth Common. 4/5 bedrooms, 2/3 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, garden. EPC rating D. Approximately 211 sq m (2,271 sq ft). ﴾WND130101﴿ Share of Freehold

KnightFrank.co.uk/wandsworth wndsworth@knightfrank.com 020 8682 7777

Guide price: £1,450,000 (WND140153)

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Clapham Common West Side, SW4

A 5 bedroom house of over 3500 sq ft with off street parking. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/dining/reception room, south west facing garden, off street parking. EPC rating C. Approximately 329 sq. m. ﴾3,541 sq. ft.﴿.

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A 5 bedroom house of over 3500 sq ft with off street parking. 5 bedrooms, 4 £3,500,000 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, kitchen/dining/reception room, south west facing garden, off street parking. EPC rating C. Approximately 329 sq. m. ﴾3,541 sq. ft.﴿. ﴾WND150006﴿ Freehold

£3,500,000 Please note these photos were taken in 2014, the property is currently unfurnished. ﴾WND150006﴿

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Bromells Road, London SW4 Two bedroom flat in Clapham Old Town

Ideally located in the sought after Clapham Old Town, this two bedroom, two bathroom penthouse apartment has been finished to exacting standards to now provide an abundance of space and light throughout. 2 bedrooms, reception room, 2 bathrooms, balcony. EPC rating C. Approximately 96 sq m ﴾1,033 sq ft﴿ Leasehold: approximately 984 years remaining

KnightFrank.co.uk/clapham clapham@knightfrank.com 020 3667 6750

Asking price £899,950 ﴾CPM140005﴿

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Tregarvon Road, Battersea SW11

Four bedroom Victorian house close to the Common This stylish home has been refurbished and extended by the current owners to create a clever use of natural light, generous well‐balanced family living and dining space, and scope to extend into the basement. 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms, garden. EPC rating E. Approximately 212 sq m ﴾2,282 sq ft﴿ Freehold

KnightFrank.co.uk/clapham clapham@knightfrank.com 020 3667 6750

Asking price £1,500,000 ﴾CPM150021﴿

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Battersea Park Road, Battersea SW11 Two bedroom duplex with balcony SW11 Battersea Park apartment Road, Battersea 2 bedrooms, reception room/kitchen/dining room, 2 bathrooms, balcony. EPC rating C. Two bedroom Approximately 97 sq m duplex ﴾1,044 sq ft﴿apartment with balcony 2 bedrooms, Leasehold reception room/kitchen/dining room, 2 bathrooms, balcony. EPC rating C. Approximately 97 sq m ﴾1,044 sq ft﴿ £600,000 Leasehold RVR140333

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Englewood Road, SW12 £1,425,000 Freehold A fantastic four bedroom, two bathroom family home. EPC: E Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7744

Lewin Road, SW16 £1,495,000 Freehold A stunning semi-detached family home. EPC: E Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7744

Darley Road, SW11 £1,050,000 Freehold A very well presented end of terrace house. EPC: C Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4253

Honeywell Road, SW11 £1,695,000 Freehold The finest examples of a traditional ‘between the commons’ houses. EPC: D Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4253

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Mortimer Close, SW16 ÂŁ1,799,950 Freehold An outstanding six bedroom property arranged over three floors and refurbished to the highest standards. EPC: E Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7744

Dalebury Road, SW17 ÂŁ2,495,000 Freehold An extremely elegant and beautifully proportioned double fronted family home. EPC: F Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4253

Bromfelde Road, SW4 £2,000,000 Freehold A wonderful Victorian home approx 2,955 sq ft. EPC: D Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5439

The Chase, SW4 £2,850,000 Freehold A beautiful family home with south-west facing garden. EPC: E/C Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5439

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

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Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 98 - 100 Northcote Road, London, SW11 6QW Sales. 020 7458 4253 battersea@hamptons-int.com Lettings. 020 7458 4258 battersealettings@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk Please dial in full. If you have already appointed another agent, you may be subject to a restrictive contract.

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The Cube, SW9 £450 per week* A gorgeous modern two bed apartment. EPC:B Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541

Elms Crescent, SW4 £995 per week* A wonderful four bed house in the Abbeville Village. EPC:E

Clapham Common NS, SW4 £385 per week* A gorgeous one bed flat in a conversion. EPC:D

Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541

Burns Road, SW11 £850 per week* Immaculately furnished 2 bed apartment. EPC: D

Chatfield Road, SW11 £395 per week* Newly completed two bedroom apartment. EPC: B

Burland Road, SW11 £975 per week* Extremely well presented 4 bedroom home. EPC: E

Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

Balham Hill, SW12 £395 per week* A fantastic new 1 bed apartment in Ipsus 07. EPC: B

Ribblesdale Road, SW16 £323 per week* Beautiful refurbished 1 bed apartment. EPC: D

Cavendish Road, SW12 £515 per week* Fantastic 3 bed Victorian cottage. EPC: E

Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Tideway Wharf, SW8 £995 per week* A luxury two bed River side apartment. EPC:B Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541

Clapham Manor Street, SW4 £510 per week* A spacious two bedroom house. EPC:C

Heath Road, SW8 £725 per week* A stunning three double bedroom house beautifully decorated. EPC:E

Hamptons Clapham 020 7717 5541

Old Park Avenue, SW12 £1,750 per week* Stunning home with generous living space. EPC: F

Comyn Road, SW11 £825 per week* Fantastic four bedroom family house. EPC: D

Lavender Gardens, SW11 £525 per week* A beautiful two bedroom apartment. EPC: D

Hamptons Battersea & Wandsworth 020 7458 4258

Criffel Avenue, SW2 £495 per week* 3 bedroom coach house with garden. EPC: D

Fisher’s Close, SW16 £335 per week* A great, modern 2 bed apartment. EPC: D

Hearnville Road, SW12 £923 per week* Beautiful 5 bed family home in SW12. EPC: E

Hamptons Balham 020 3285 7745

*Tenant Charges Tenants should note that as well as rent, an administration charge of £216 (Inc. VAT) per property and a referencing charge of £54 (Inc. VAT) per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit www.hamptons.co.uk/rent/tenant-charges

Immaculate plot with south-facing patio Matching people and property in London for 150 years.

Westover Road SW18 ÂŁ1,500 per week This exceptional six-bedroom family house has been beautifully refurbished and finished to the highest of standards throughout boasting a fully converted basement and a large garden. EPC=E

Battersea: 020 7228 9292 lets.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk

Bramfield Road SW11 ÂŁ1,775,000 This fully extended and refurbished five-bedroom house with a converted basement comprises a large double reception room which retains its original features and boasts solid wooden flooring. Freehold. EPC=C

Battersea: 020 7228 9292 sales.bat@marshandparsons.co.uk

Dinsmore Road SW12 ÂŁ1,025,000 This superb three-bedroom family house situated on a quiet residential road moments from the amenities of Clapham South and Balham, boasts period features and neutral decor. Freehold. EPC=E

Balham: 020 8673 4377 sales.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

Byrne Road SW12 ÂŁ649,950 This exceptionally large and elegant two-bedroom apartment situated in an attractive Victorian building boasts spacious rooms, high ceilings and period features. Share of Freehold. EPC=E

Balham: 020 8673 4377 sales.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

Offerton Road SW4 ÂŁ1,050,000 This superb two-bedroom split-level apartment with a roof terrace is presented in excellent condition and offers an impressive enertaining space and large sash windows. Share of Freehold. EPC=B

Clapham: 020 7501 3666 sales.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

Residents’ Journal

A wealth of opportunity Mayow Short, head of Battersea Park and sales at Savills in Battersea, talks about new developments for the company and the local area Currently on the market...

Peninsula Heights

Guide price: £2,350,000 A spacious two-bedroom apartment in an exclusive riverside development, benefiting from spectacular views.

attersea has been featuring in the press over the past five years due to the Nine Elms redevelopment to the east of Battersea Park. The spotlight is on the renovation and development of the iconic Battersea Power Station and the new Embassy Gardens scheme which will house the American Embassy. These have been two of the fastestselling schemes in London with several further releases expected imminently. To support this are an improvement in transport links, likely to be finished in 2019, with an extended tube line and two new stations going in to the City. Added to this will be a plethora of other riverside developments and a new hub of upmarket retail shops, restaurants and leisure facilities to enhance the area, bringing with it exceptional employment opportunities and plenty of property available to a wealth of new residents. This growth and redevelopment have already positively impacted the property prices achieved, with further increases likely to be seen in the future. The area around Battersea Park is now increasingly desirable to buyers and tenants from Chelsea, Belgravia and other prime central areas, alongside a host of international buyers and families drawn and enticed to the park itself, the river, excellent schools and the wonderful family homes that

Battersea has to offer, such as a wonderful six-bedroom family house that we have on sale at Albert Bridge Road at £3,575,000. On the basis of these opportunities and changes in the area, Savills has recognised the significance of Battersea’s regeneration by adding a second office to its already established one on the corner of Albert Bridge and Battersea Park Road. Savills Battersea Bridge, a multi-disciplined office, opened in August 2014 and offers an extension of the local residential sales and lettings teams. Alongside this runs the Savills Waterfront Department, the South West New Homes team and a consultancy. The other exciting new developments in the pipeline will sit alongside the Nine Elms improvements, with Battersea truly having something to offer for everyone, from period houses and apartments to exceptional period mansion blocks, such as Albert Palace Mansions. We have a lovely two-bedroom flat here on the market at £715,000, in an excellent location just off Battersea Park. To meet these changes, Savills has expanded the local business to help give both owners and buyers the greatest cover of expertise in residential property in this highly desirable London location. n

238A Battersea Park Road, London SW11 4NG, 020 3402 1900, savills.co.uk

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Albert Bridge Road

Guide price: £3,575,000 An immaculately presented and substantial six-bedroom family house occupying a westerly position on this highly regarded road.

Albert Palace Mansions Guide price: £715,000

Located moments from Battersea Park, this two-bedroom apartment in Albert Palace Mansions is in a much sought-after and impressive Victorian mansion block.

Once Upon aTime

Once upon a time, there lived a man with a vision. His name was Austin, (son of John) and his wish was to change the perception of estate agents. Armed with decades of local knowledge and experience, he and his wife, Cara strived for four and twenty years to provide the finest specialist service they could for the townsfolk of Northcote.

Through hard work and dedication they

built an honourable reputation for handling the finest dwellings and securing large bundles of gold coins for their clients.

But above all they lived by the belief that

their clients mattered most. Word quickly spread and people flocked from all around

the commons to try the John Thorogood magic for themselves.

Austin journeyed far and wide to find

others who shared his passion and instilled them with integrity and loyalty. His team led the way with cutting-edge technology and fought the toughest of property battles, never buckling when the going got tough.

And when many clients sent word, giving

thanks for listening and understanding their needs, Austin and his team went home happy at the end of each day...

Let us give you a happy ending too and show you that some fairytales do come true...

Contact Austin Thorogood on 020 7228 7474 or email austin@john-thorogood.co.uk john-thorogood.co.uk | @JTEstateAgents

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Shelgate Between the Commons BroomwoodRoad, RoadSW11 Between The Commons SW11 £1,375,000 £1,160,000 || freehold SHARE OF FREEHOLD

At a spectacular 1456 square residential feet (135.3 SQ.M), this exceptional 3 double bedLocated in a super-convenient road, Between the Commons, room, 2 bathroom family maisonette is bigger thanwith many three bedroom this natural four double bedroom house is packed potential for furtherhouses in the area. It Retaining has been many designed flair, has outstanding a development. of itswith attractive period features, living furtherspace living and space beautiful sunny south-facing Situated justwide off Northcote Road and rightthe by could be created by extendinggarden. the kitchen into the side return, developing Wandsworth Common the likely catchment forspace. Honeywell D under-hallway cellar andinconverting the large loft TheseSchool. works EPC could- be carried out within the purchasers’ own time frame as the house is currently very liveable with the bathrooms having been updated in the recent past. EPC - E.

• Entrance • Hallway Hall • Side Access • Double Reception Room • 27' Double Reception • Kitchen/Dining Room • 24' Kitchen/Family Room • Utility Room • 3Downstairs Double Bedrooms • WC • 24 Bath/Shower Rooms (1 En Suite) • Double Bedrooms • Cloakroom/WC • 2 Baths/Shower Rooms

• South-facing Garden • Storage Cellar • Residents' • PotentialParking for side return • Likely HoneywellLoft Catchment • Unconverted • 1456 SQ.FT Parking / 135.3 SQ.M • Residents • London Borough of Wandsworth • 1743 Sq Ft / 162 Sq M

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TAYBRIDGE SW11 Clapham Common Montholme ROAD, Road Between The Commons SW11North Side £1,325,000 £1,825,000 || freehold FREEHOLD

This stylishly five double three Clapham bathroomCommon, Victorian house Situated on a refurbished quiet residential street, bedroom, moments from this occupies five--bedroom an enviable spot close tohouse Northcote andof Honeywell School.and Its a naturally Victorian has aRoad wealth original features healthylayout. floor area of 2300and square feet is thanks to its 2larger and wonderfully unique A modern well-equipped kitchen, stylish bathrooms and south-west facingroof garden andtogether its superb which terrace with27' its kitchen/family close proximityroom to excellent asunny fabulous West-facing has beenand recently extended EPC - E.family. EPC - E. schools transport, maketoitside idealand for rear. the growing

• Entrance Hall Hall • Entrance • Double Reception Reception Room Room • Double • Kitchen/Dining RoomRoom • 27' Kitchen / Family • 5 Double Bedrooms • Rear & Side Extension • 2 Bath/Shower Rooms • Utility Room • West-facingWC Patio Garden • Cloakroom/ • Cellar • 30’ SW-facing Garden

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• Double Large West-facing •5 Bedrooms Roof Terrace • Cellar • En Suite Bath / • L.B. ofRoom Wandsworth Shower / WC • Residents’ Parking • Family Bathroom / WC • 1776Room SQ.FT // WC 165 SQ.M • Shower • L.B. Wandsworth • Residents’ Parking • 2300 SQ.FT / 213.6 SQ.M

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BROOMWOOD ROAD, SW11 Between the Commons £1,795,000 | freehold This extra-wide Victorian family house of 2370 SQ.FT / 220.2 SQ.M has been stylishly renovated with great imagination and a mould-breaking design. It features a superb landscaped south-facing garden and enviable living space. The house is conveniently located close to Honeywell School, fashionable Northcote Road, Wandsworth Common and good transport links to The City and West End. EPC - E.

• Front Garden with Bike Store • Entrance Hall • Wide Double Reception Room • Extended Kitchen/Dining/Family Room • Large Cellar/Utility Room • Large Front Bedroom/Drawing Room • South-facing Landscaped Garden

• 5 Bedrooms (Total) • Master Bedroom with Balcony • Walk-in Wardrobe • 3 Bath/Shower Room/WCs • London Borough of Wandsworth • Residents’ Parking • 2370 SQ.FT/ 220.2 SQ.M

FOR SALE

Blenkarne Road Between The Commons SW11 £3,450,000 | FREEHOLD

Possessing one of the largest gardens (70' x 55') and leafiest locations between the commons, this substantial Victorian house (3248 SQ.FT / 301.7 SQ.MT) is a rare treasure. One of only a few semi-detached properties set back in this prestigious crescent, it offers wonderful scope for expansion. Wandsworth Common, its station, fashionable Northcote/ Bellevue Roads and excellent schools are close by. EPC - D

WROUGHTON ROAD, SW11 Between the Commons £1,400,000 | freehold At just under 2000 square feet, this wide and superbly proportioned 4 double bedroom Victorian house with sunny southwest-facing garden is on the market for the first time in half a century. With a recent loft conversion, it still offers potential for significant extension at ground and second floor levels and of course into the basement. It is situated on a prime road between the commons, close to schools, Northcote Road and Clapham South tube. EPC - D.

• Built c. 1885 • Front Garden With Side Access • Entrance Hall With Galleried Staircase • 2 Large Reception Rooms • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Extensive • Entrance Hall Basement • Terrace • Double Reception Room • Outside WC/Washroom • Kitchen/ Breakfast Room • Potential for Side Extension • Cellar • SW-Facing Garden • 4 Double Bedrooms

• Store • 5 Double Bedrooms • 3 Bath / Shower Rooms • Roof Terrace • Loft Space 70' x 55'+Rear • •Bathroom WC Garden LondonRoom Borough • •Shower / WCof Wandsworth 3248 SQ.Potential FT. / 301.7 SQ. M + LOFT • •Extension • London Borough of Wandsworth • Residents’ Parking • 1894 SQ.FT/ 176 SQ.M

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Frewin road Wandsworth Common SW17 A warm and inviting family house in the heart of this sought-after road. Within a few minutes’ walk of Wandsworth Common and with a substantial garden, this house provides the perfect opportunity to extend and modernise. Reception room • 5 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms • Dining room • Kitchen/ breakfast room • WC • Loft • Garden EPC rating D

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ensign House Wandsworth Town SW18 Excellent 8th floor lateral riverside apartment overlooking the River Thames with expansive views over London with a large terrace and two further balconies. Substantial reception room • 3 double bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Underground parking • Terrace • EPC rating C

To Let £950 per week Wandsworth Common

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Cyril Mansions SW11 £1,725,000 Share of Freehold Battersea Park Sales 020 7720 8077 | battpksales@dng.co.uk

Elsenham Street SW18 £1,250,000 Freehold Southfields Sales 020 8874 8822 | sthfldssales@dng.co.uk North

Chelsea

Fulham

This ground floor apartment directly opposite Battersea Park has been recently refurbished to an extremely high standard. Period features have been blended with contemporary touches thoughout.

3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen/ dining room, Communal garden, EPC: E.

A beautiful, family home in the soughtafter Southfields Grid which has been extended and recently refurbished. The property has the added benefit of a superb 52 ft. west-facing garden.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Study, Summer house, Garden, EPC: D.

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington

Kensington Gate

South Kensington

Notting Hill

Pimlico & Westminster

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Trouville Road SW4 ÂŁ925,000 Share of Freehold Clapham Sales 020 8675 4400 | claphamsales@dng.co.uk

Gayville Road SW11 ÂŁ850,000 Leasehold Battersea Sales 020 7924 2000 | battsales@dng.co.uk South

Balham

Battersea

Battersea Park

This stunning ground floor, Victorian maisonette has been recently refurbished throughout. Located on a quiet road in Abbeville Village, the property is perfectly situated for all the local bars, shops and restaurants.

2 double bedroom, 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite), Reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Cloakroom, South-facing garden, Off-street parking, EPC: E.

Arranged over 1,100 sq.ft. of living and entertaining space is this well-presented three double bedroom flat. The property boasts a unique double height reception room with a galleried kitchen above.

3 double bedrooms, Bathroom, En-suite shower room, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, EPC: C.

Clapham

East Putney

Southfields & Earlsfield

West Putney

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Rodenhurst Road SW4 £1,500 per week Fees apply Unfurnished Clapham Lettings 020 8675 0888 | claphamlets@dng.co.uk

Prince Of Wales Drive SW11 £895 per week Fees apply Furnished/Unfurnished Battersea Park Lettings 020 7498 5243 | battpklets@dng.co.uk South

Balham

Battersea

North

Chelsea

Fulham

Battersea Park

A beautifully proportioned double fronted home located on one of the most popular roads in the Abbeville Village. The property further benefits from offstreet parking and a fantastic 41 ft. westfacing garden.

6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Double reception room, Kitchen/ reception room, Study, West-facing garden, Off-street parking, EPC: E.

An exceptional property located on Prince of Wales Drive. The property has been finished beautifully and offers a stunning reception room, with high ceilings, that is flooded with natural light.

3 double bedrooms, Single bedroom/ study, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Eat-in kitchen, EPC: D.

Clapham

East Putney

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington

Southfields & Earlsfield

West Putney

Kensington Gate

South Kensington

Notting Hill

Pimlico & Westminster

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