Chewton Rose - The Place - Spring 2016

GREAT BRITISH HOMES FROM CHEWTON ROSE | ISSUE 7

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FOOD & DR INK

INTERIORS INSPIRATION AND ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS

THE FLAVOURS OF THE SEASON – NEWS, REVIEWS AND INTERVIEWS

FLOWER POWER – THE NEED-TO-KNOW GARDEN TRENDS FOR 2016

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76 PAGES OF GREAT BRITISH HOMES

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OUTLOOK Find your dream home inside

WELCOME The cover Parc Maes Ffynnon, Chepstow

Welcome to the spring/summer issue of The Place, the luxury magazine from Chewton Rose. In this issue, we bring you exciting Chewton Rose news, including our just-opened office in Ascot, along with inspired ideas for things to do, see, try and buy in the months ahead. The Season (pages 7-9) is full of exciting events around the country, from a cheeky look at lingerie at the V&A to horse shows in Hickstead, and outdoor art in Yorkshire, while The Property pages are full of useful advice and style ideas from design experts to help you get the most from your home – and your garden – in 2016.

If you’ve always dreamed of a walk-in wardrobe, don’t miss our feature on pages 24-25, which tells you who you need to contact to make those dreams come true. Our editor, meanwhile, offers his pick of spring and summer’s homewares – from bold tiles to ‘wooden’ rugs, you’ll fi nd something that is sure to look great in your home.

Turning our attention outside, we meet the folk behind Blue Forest, designers of incredible tree houses – they’re defi nitely not just for children anymore. And award-winning garden designer and writer Aileen Scoular tells us the trends that will be shaping our green spaces over the coming months.

The Table (pages 28-31), meanwhile, brings you foodie reviews and restaurant openings, as well as some delicious cocktails to try at home, while The Style section (pages 32-33) is full of beauty and fashion ideas to keep you looking fabulous.

You’ll also fi nd some of the Great British Homes Chewton Rose has for sale, plus insider knowledge from Chewton Rose’s expert agents. To fi nd out why Chewton Rose’s high-street presence really sets it apart from online agents, take a look at The Knowledge (pages 34-35), where you’ll learn more about our Ascot office.

We hope you enjoy this issue of The Place, and that you have a spectacular spring and summer.

The Place Published by Think, Capital House, 25 Chapel Street, London NW1 5DH 020 3771 7200 Editor Steven Short Art Editor Clair Williams Senior Sub-editor Marion Thompson Contributing Editors Stephanie Jones, Kate Parkin, Aileen Scoular Designer Alix Thomazi Account Director Rachel Walder Managing Director Polly Arnold Chewton Rose Registered Office, 40 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JG For Chewton Rose Kim Dewing Head of Marketing and PR, Andrew Easteal Marketing Operations Manager

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THE SEASON

David Hockney’s people paintings, horsing events in Hickstead and memories of childhood (including a certain pink stripy cat) in London.

Our guide to the months ahead

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THE PROPERTY

Don’t let its abundant period features fool you. This converted rectory is no stick in the mud – it’s the perfect place to entertain

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THE LOOK

Metallics, to bring a little glamour home

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THE INTERIOR

Fresh home scents for the new season and ever-on-trend monochrome tiles – be bold with your interiors for spring and summer

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THE PROPERTY

Enjoy the best of both worlds – old-world charm and mod cons – in a barn that was created for harmonious family living

THE GARDEN

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THE LOOK

Florals, a classic design motif that grows and grows

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THE DESIGNER

From treetop dining rooms to full-scale chalets and fairy-tale castles, Blue Forest’s luxury tree houses are joys to behold

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THE PROPERTY

This old schoolhouse is perfect for those seeking a country idyll with creature comforts galore

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THE ROOM

Never say you’ve got nothing to wear ever again, as your new walk-in wardrobe showcases your outfits to their best advantage.

And it offers the perfect opportunity to buy more shoes

Yellow- and claret-coloured blooms, elegantly rusted metals, warm timbers and outdoor kitchens are all en vogue for 2016. We showcase the garden trends for the year ahead

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THE TABLE

Understated fine dining at the Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath, blues and southern-style cooking (US!) in south London,fish and chips reinvented in Norfolk and a zingy cocktail shaken to perfection in your very own home

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THE STYLE

Go on an urban safari with Holland & Holland, step into spring with floweradorned footwear and lose yourself in Liverpool’s most luxurious spa

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THE KNOWLEDGE

Chewton Rose’s newest office opening and wisdom from the expert agents

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THE INTERVIEW

Keith Penton, head of jewellery at Christie’s auction house, on weekday gems and weekend jeans www.chewtonrose.co.uk 05

W W W . J A N E - C A R R . C O M

CHATSWORTH HOUSE TRUST AND MATTHEW BULLEN

GUIDE TO

The

Put a spring in your step with this season’s highlights

SE ASON GARDEN SMARTIE

Chatsworth House is to be transformed with a five-day festival in celebration of the tercentenary of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, who landscaped the magnificent gardens of this Derbyshire stately home. Showcasing native flowers and masterminded by renowned floral designer Jonathan Moseley, the house will become a floral fairy tale with the heady scent of British summertime.

Florabundance 24-28 June www.chatsworth.org

THE SEASON

UNDIES ACHIEVER

Sensual, sexy and suggestive, underwear is there also to support, shape and straighten. Both the appeal and practicalities are explored in the V&A’s springtime show Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear, which highlights inventors and innovators, dress reformers and designers such as Paul Poiret. On display are garments for men and women, accessories, photographs and advertisements. A fascinating exhibition of two halves.

Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear 16 April to 12 March 2017 www.vam.ac.uk

David Hockney, Barry Humphries, 26-28 March 2015 Acrylic on canvas © David Hockney Photo: Richard Schmidt

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Monday to Friday pants, cheekfrills, 2015 © cheekfrills

PEOPLE PERSON

A real gem of an exhibition is opening at the Royal Academy Sackler Wing in July, when a collection of recent portrait paintings by David Hockney goes on show. Executed over the past couple of years in Hockney’s LA studio, each of the 79 images of friends, family and art-world luminaries, sitting in the same chair against the same vivid-blue background, is painted on the same-sized canvas. Curated by Edith Devaney in close collaboration with Hockney, it is vibrant and full of life. Not to be missed.

David Hockney RA: 79 Portraits and 2 Still Lifes, 2 July to 2 October www.royalacademy.org.uk

SMALL WONDERS

Why did Bagpuss change from pink to orange? What did Major Clanger really say? Answers to these and other such pressing questions can be found at the Museum of Childhood’s captivating exhibition The Clangers, Bagpuss & Co. A retrospective of Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin’s Smallfilms production company, it goes behind the scenes of some of Britain’s best-loved TV shows from 1959 onwards. Utterly charming.

The Clangers, Bagpuss & Co, 19 March to 9 October www.museumofchildhood.org.uk

After more than 1,000 international performances, The Merchants of Bollywood returns to Sadler’s Wells’ Peacock Theatre. A blockbuster experience, directed by top Bollywood choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant, it charts the history of the world’s largest movie industry. An extravaganza of colour, glitter and glamour, with a score by award-winning duo Salim and Sulaiman Merchant, it is theatre to make you smile.

The Merchants of Bollywood 24 May to 11 June www.peacocktheatre.com

COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND YSP

HURRAY FOR BOLLYWOOD

TOY STORY

The historic landscape of Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) gets a modern pop art feel as it hosts the first British museum exhibition of KAWS. The Brooklyn-based artist and designer’s monumental wood and fibreglass sculptures, with a running theme of childhood and growing up, tower over the natural panorama, while his bright graphic canvases are on show in the Longside Gallery. Another spectacular show from YSP with one of the most revered artists of his generation.

KAWS Until 12 June www.ysp.co.uk

AGENT’S SECRET

GO AHEAD AND JUMP!

One of the biggest outdoor shows in the country, the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead runs for six days, offering a unique combination of top-class action and family entertainment, thrills and elegance. There is international showjumping, champion showing horses and ponies, event riders and cross country.

Saturday is Ladies’ Day and Sunday hosts the grand finale, the King George V Gold Cup, one of the oldest, most prestigious classes in the world.

The Longines Royal International Horse Show 26-31 July www.hickstead.co.uk

‘Not to be missed is the Latitude Festival (www.latitudefestival.com), which takes place in July at Henham Park, Southwold in Suffolk. As well as great music, the festival features comedy, theatre, film and art. Definitely one for the diary.’

Nicholas Curtis, Assistant Branch Partner, Colchester Chewton Rose Lion and Lioness, George Stubbs, 1778, enamel on earthenware ©The Daniel Katz Gallery

ANIMAL MAGIC

Visionary Liverpool-born painter George Stubbs brought a touch of the wild and exotic into polite Georgian society through his paintings – some realistic animal studies, others sublime fantasy pieces. Bath’s grand Holburne Museum is a fitting home for a celebration of his work this summer, lovingly curated by Amina Wright.

Stubbs and the Wild, 25 June to 2 October www.holburne.org

FROM THE TV SERIES IMPOSSIBLE ENGINEERING

FUTURE PERFECT

Cows grazing on roofs in the capital?

Sleep pods for tired office workers?

Anything is possible, as ArDe, a new fair celebrating contemporary architecture, landscape and design at London’s Somerset House in June, seeks to showcase. Curated by Sam Jacob, Jane Withers and Martha Schwartz Partners, the eight-day exhibition and conference unites, for the first time, architecture, art, design, development, property, technology and finance to ask big questions about the future of our cities.

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CHAR MER This former rectory is now a family home exuding Georgian elegance

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: the large family room leads out to the property's garden; hallways are light and airy; set in spectacular grounds, Belstead Old Rectory boasts an impressive exterior; stylishly decorated drawing rooms create a relaxed atmosphere PREVIOUS PAGE: the spacious orangery is the perfect place to entertain guests

Standing proud and stately in seven acres of parkland, this one-time Georgian rectory is today a heavenly family home. All traditional façade, front door and brickwork on the outside, inside period features dovetail perfectly with a thoroughly modern makeover, to provide all the comforts of luxurious home living; a heated outdoor swimming pool, spa, gym and snooker room afford all the trimmings of an extravagant country retreat.

Yet there is nothing parochial about Belstead Old Rectory. Built originally in 1850, it was bought by the present owners, Mr and Mrs William Smith, 29 years ago. ‘We loved it as soon as we saw it,’ they recall.

‘We had four children and were looking for a “wow” opportunity, something we could settle into and stay in for a long time. The house was impressive and we knew we could make it our own.’ The result is a knockout, five-star contemporary home, rich and refined, elegant and exquisite at every turn.

Along with the main house, renovations have included two converted barns, a pavilion and a spectacular orangery. For more formal gatherings, there is a dining room and drawing Every aspect and the seamless transitions from room to room, both decorated in muted heritage shades, with sumptuous room have been planned with socialising in mind. furnishings and ornate chandeliers.

The bespoke Smallbone kitchen is a great family area and The first and second floors are home to six bedrooms and hangout, leading at one end to a large family room, which bathrooms, and two dressing rooms – there is another bedroom in turn leads out to the grounds. The other end leads to on the ground floor – all serenely classic in their décor. Leaving the splendidly spacious and bright stone-floored orangery. the master bedroom will be a wrench for the Smiths: ‘We do love our suite on the first floor; it was originally three separate rooms.’

Set in amazing grounds with formal gardens, a rose garden and an orchard, Belstead Old Rectory fits the bill of a country pile, yet it is just 2.5 miles south of Ipswich, five miles from Manningtree and less than an hour’s train journey to central London. A perfect Belstead Old Rectory family home, in fact. £3,000,000 Contact: Daryl Parr, ‘This is a house that offers so much family space,’ say the owners, Chewton Rose, Colchester branch who are moving to be nearer to their grown-up family. ‘We’ve had 01206 564259 many amazing times here. We love this place so much.’ colchester@chewtonrose.co.uk 12 www.chewtonrose.co.uk

THE LOOK OUT THERE

COMPILED BY KATE PARKIN

Ideal for any space, inner rather than outer. Sputnik gold pendant, £595, Alexander & Pearl. www.alexanderandpearl.co.uk

KEEP IT SHEEN

Not all metallics are created equal – magnificent magenta adds a wow factor to this perch.

Nessa chair, £1,810, Koket. www.bykoket.com

METALLICS Metallics bring an air of glamour to an interior.

With finishes from full-on high polish to flat matt, metal lends itself to furniture, lighting and textiles SILVER DREAM

No need for half measures – sumptuous silver motifs make walls shine. Damask metallic wallpaper, £99 per roll (minimum order of two rolls), Urbane Living. www.urbaneliving.co.uk

BIG DEAL

Make those late-night liaisons a little more smooth, Don Draper style.

Mad Men Circon Decanter with gold band (above), £270; Mad Men Olson double old-fashioned glasses with gold band also available, £125, Waterford Crystal. www.waterford.co.uk

GOLD LEAF

Lovely little accessories to lighten up shelving or a dressing table.

Set of three gold leaf dishes, £39, Graham and Green. www.grahamandgreen.co.uk

SQUARE UP

WRAP STAR

A beautiful natural quilt, because snuggling never goes out of fashion.

Luxurious silk quilt in grey, £360, The French Bedroom Company. www.frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk

FEEL THE BEAT

Which way up will you have yours? Somewhere to sit or as a chic planter? Hammered drum set of two pouffes or planters, £195, Sweetpea & Willow. www.sweetpeaandwillow.com

Add a little glamour to your dressing table with this simple, block-design cube with gorgeous padded detailing. Tokyo upholstered cube, £690, LuxDeco. www.luxdeco.com

JOIN THE CLUB

Make some space for these hedonistic-style cushions with a touch of the night life.

Ikat, Fleur and Feather cushions, £45 each, by Biba at House of Fraser. www.houseoffraser.co.uk

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THE INTERIOR

Editor’s picks Welcome in the new season with uplifting spritzes and bright and bold wallpaper, says The Place editor, Steven Short

Wood you?

Our Scandinavian cousins are still a major influence, and natural materials continue to be a big trend for 2016. For a clever take on indoor nature, invest in one of Ella Doran’s new Wood Grain rugs, which she has produced in collaboration with Woven. The rugs are made in 100% wool woven on an Axminster loom and then screen-printed in several layers to achieve depth of pattern. £899 (170 x 230cm). www.woven.co.uk

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LEFT: Bring the outdoors in, with these natureinspired wall and floor coverings

by Ella Doran

House party What happens when a qualified architect turns her hand to homeware? Some rather lovely graphic cushions, actually. Sarah Evans practised architecture for 15 years before diversifying into architecturally inspired prints and textiles. Sarah takes motifs of modern and classic British architecture and transforms them into prints like the ones on these cushion covers.

They remind me of Tube seat covers, but they’re actually vistas of housing blocks. From £32. www.oscarfrancis.co.uk

LEFT: Sonya Winner's new collection of bold, geometric wallpapers is perfect for a feature wall with a difference

Best feature Feature walls show no sign of going away, so if you’re in the mood for a pop of colour this year, let me point you in the direction of Sonya Winner. Known for her brilliantly colourful rugs, Sonya has now gone up in the world (literally, pun intended) and created the Kaleidoscope Collection of geometric wallcoverings. As the name suggests, the graphic design features rich hues of red, purple, blue and yellow, though there is also a pared-down version in beiges and greys. £125 per roll. www.sonyawinner.com

RIGHT: The simple yet sleek Branch 4x4 is perfect for displaying and storing your favourite items

Display time I have an ever-growing collection of ceramics so I like the look of this new shelving unit from Living It Up. The Branch 4x4 features open and closed shelves, where objects can be hidden or visible, meaning you can rearrange your collections as and when the mood takes you. The Branch costs £529 and measures 157cm (height) x 140cm (width) x 37cm (depth). www.livingitup.co.uk

Perfume genius Amanda Connock grew up immersed in the worlds of fragrance and beauty, and spent her childhood sampling perfumes and making scented bath salts.

Now Amanda has launched her own company, offering luxurious lotions and potions for your body, as well as candles and room mists.

I’m going to be spritzing Connock London’s Kukui Oil Room & Linen Mist (£22) around when I need pepping up – the heady mix of gardenia and jasmine, teamed with sandalwood and vanilla, is said to ‘lift flagging spirits with thoughts of happiness, holidays and love in faraway places'. www.connocklondon.co.uk

RIGHT: Dare to pair this striking monochrome tiling with gold fixtures and fittings

Show me the mono Combining two enduring trends – monochrome and casbah chic – these bold tiles look brilliant in an all-white kitchen, but would also work well in the bathroom (try them with black ceramic ware and gold taps if you dare). If the monochrome looks a bit much, there’s a more sombre cream colourway, too.

Casbah tiles, from £100 per sq m. www.stoneandceramicwarehouse.co.uk www.chewtonrose.co.uk 15

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: the ground floor is openplan, with cleverly divided, separate, distinct areas; Grove Barn's attractive exterior; the large, modern kitchen is a social hub, ideal for entertaining; comfortable seating and warm dĂŠcor create a cosy feel

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GET INTO

THE GROV E

This exquisite barn conversion has created a house for all seasons

Grove Barn, in Norfolk, is a rural idyll with enough to impress all year round. Since its construction in the early 1600s, it has served as a farm, gun shop, shooting range and storage area. Today, it is a superb, four-bedroom family home with the scope to expand.

The Barn is a perfect dual combination. There is the original and the new, its timber frame, lovely brickwork and features dovetailing delightfully with bi-folding, floor-to-ceiling doors and French windows that give the home a bright, spacious feel.

‘It’s light and airy, with an open-plan style that offers flexible space for family life and entertaining,’ says current owner Sarah. ‘What was the main dining room is used as a pool room that leads to the kitchen. Then we have a snug at one end and a more formal drawing room at the other.’

The stunning, large, modern kitchen, with travertine flooring and walnut wood island, is the heart of the house, where family and friends can gather.

It is flanked either end by a family room and a games room. There’s the snug for intimate Sarah. ‘In summer, we enjoy the beautiful garden evenings and a dining area for parties and and sitting out by the koi carp pond, watching the occasions. The bedrooms, family bathroom wildlife. At Christmas it’s magical, and one year we and en-suite shower room are on the first floor. saw 18 deer in the back field.’

The guest bedroom and shower are reached by Grove Barn sits at the end of a long gravel driveway a separate staircase. in three-quarters of an acre. There are velvety The layout allows for cosy times and snuggling lawns, landscaped gardens, a raised kitchen garden up while looking out on a frosty landscape during and a sun terrace. There is also planning permission winter. In spring and summer, the doors can be in place for a three-bay cart lodge. opened up as the outside becomes an extension It took 18 months for Sarah and partner Mick to of the house. ‘It’s wonderful all year round,’ says convert Grove Barn. With a miles-from-anywhere feel, it is perfectly placed between major roads, the A140 and A11, for access to Ipswich and London, and Diss, 13 miles away, has trains direct to the capital. Village life is easier with Forncett and the larger village of Tacolneston just a couple of miles away. www.chewtonrose.co.uk 17

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THE LOOK STRIKE A POSY

Eye-catching table lamp with dynamic floral print and primary shade flex – the perfect flower arrangement. Autumn Sedum small lamp, £119,

by Anna Jacobs at Quiirk. www.quiirk.co.uk

SOFT OPTION

Bold floral prints are in this spring, so bring your blooms inside with these cushions.

Emaline cushion, £76; Peony velvet cushion, £70, Boeme. www.boeme.co.uk

FLOOR-FILLER

Oversized painterly roses make this rug a natural grower. Plant in a central position. Technibloom rug, £1,094, by Ted Baker at Modern Rugs. www.modern-rugs.co.uk

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IN FULL BLOOM WHOOPS A DAISY!

Delicately patterned plates, with a Japanese feel, ideal for cherry blossom (tea) time. Daisy Tea Story plates, £80 for a set of four, Wedgwood. www.wedgwood.co.uk

Floral prints are a natural choice for spring and summer, and herald a welcome return to bright colour after the colder months.

Team oversized flower prints in jewel-like shades with strong colours or classic whites for a smile-inspiring home POWER COUPLE

Matching a traditional chair with a striking floral fabric is blooming marvellous. Georgia fabric armchair, £899, Darlings of Chelsea. www.darlingsofchelsea.co.uk

IN THE PINK

Find a space for Rose Quartz, Pantone’s colour of the year for 2016, with these shades from Crown. Fairy Dust, £19.49/2.5L; Rose Envy, £25.99/2.5L, Crown Paints. www.crownpaints.co.uk

FLOWER BED

Bring the outdoors in with loud and proud flower prints from Designers Guild. Amrapali Peony duvet cover, £55-£70, Designers Guild at Amara. www.amara.com www.chewtonrose.co.uk 19

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SPECIAL

Tree houses are no longer just for the kids, as these designs prove

BRANCH

THE NOOK, SURREY This tree house has been designed with summer evening entertaining in mind, with plenty of decked outdoor seating and a sunken firepit. The client wanted a special spot in the garden for al fresco dining, parties and camping sleepovers with friends,

‘We want to bring back the magic of childhood imaginations and memories to people through our designs,’ says Andy Payne, managing director of luxury tree house company Blue Forest. ‘And the more adventurous and outlandish the request from the client, the better.’ Andy, who grew up in Kenya, did a degree in business and design, going on to work in timber framing and construction, both in the UK and Japan. It was a trip back to Kenya in 2003, however, that ignited his passion for buildings in trees. Andy and brother Simon (a director of Blue 20 www.chewtonrose.co.uk

so the structure’s outdoor space was just as important as the interior, which features classic oak flooring and premium-grade cedar lining.

To keep the kids busy, the design also includes rope bridges, an adventure trail, a lookout nest and a zip wire.

Forest) went to help a friend, who ran a conservation project there, build a magnificent, sustainable tree platform and suspended canopy walkway, which, as a tourist attraction, would raise money for local schools. Back in the UK, while showing pictures of their work in Africa, Andy realised there was great potential for treetop structures here in the UK. And so Blue Forest was born. Here, Andy talks us through some of the projects that have helped make Blue Forest the go-to name for treetop delights. www.blueforest.com

THE TREE HOUSE KITCHEN, SURREY This tree house, like all our designs (from £30,000) is entirely bespoke, and was created for use as a functioning venue for the client’s gourmet meals company, The Pure Package, as well as a private retreat. The kitchen space that forms the main area of the tree house has an open layout with room to serve, as well as create, delicious dishes.

TREETOP DINING, SURREY This elegant tree house is built around a 300-year-old oak tree, accessed by a wide spiral staircase. Although roofed with nicely weathered cedar shingles, the sides of the structure are left open to give diners a truly authentic treetop experience as they take in the wonderful views of

the surrounding gardens. Inside, a ‘curvy’ bespoke oak table is able to seat up to 12 guests, and a delightful collection of chairs and cushions gives the interior a comfortable and welcoming feel.

A wicker basket on a pulley means that supplies can be easily hoisted into the dining room.

THE FIBONACCI, SPAIN This structure breaks all the boundaries of traditional tree house design: the organic shape was inspired by the geometry of the ‘Fibonacci Spiral', a logarithmic spiral often found in nature, such as on a snail's shell. Fitted with a kitchenette, this is the perfect place to enjoy the cool quietness of the surrounding woodland.

The tree house is finished with larch boards and features a copper fascia with rustic rope detail. The interior is light and airy with extensive glazing, blurring the lines between the inside and outside spaces. Four decks spread into the woods, linked by over 40m of rope bridges. Halfway along the suspended walkway, a 3.5m-high deck is the starting point for a 23m-long steel slide!

THE ECOPERCH This prefabricated hideaway works in harmony with nature, but still reflects the charm of a Blue Forest tree house. The ecoPerch is flexible and can be assembled among treetops or on the ground. Its innovative design means that it can be used for a variety of purposes – from a guest house to a home office or recording studio. The insulated, energy-efficient lodge boasts low-voltage LED lighting and can be erected in around five days with minimal impact on the environment.

A variety of renewable-energy options are available, creating an off-grid accommodation solution. www.chewtonrose.co.uk 21

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CLASS OF ITS OW N

A prime hilltop location guarantees spectacular views from this lovingly renovated former schoolhouse property

A single-storey, five-bedroom detached dwelling, The Old School House sits atop Pell Hill, surrounded by landscaped gardens and pathways, farmland and breathtaking vistas of the valley and beyond.

Built in 1837, it served as a village school for only 40 years before it was handed over to local landowners and used as farming units, before becoming a home.

Current owners Michael Thomas and Christian Le Leon bought it four years ago and have transformed it, through extensive renovation and expansion, into the stunning house it is today. They have opened up ceilings to expose the original trusses, installed new windows and insulation, and given it a cool, modern finish.

Choosing a neutral base gives it a calm, serene feel, enhanced by large, squishy sofas and chairs; arty pops and splashes of colour bring rooms and spaces to life.

The house can be divided into an east wing, home to the master bedroom, and a west wing, joined in the centre by a drawing/living room, which, say the owners, ‘flows very well, with different areas leading from one another. In summer, the doors onto the terrace can be opened and the flow continues outside’.

It is this easy flow and flexibility that make The Old School House so desirable.

With bags of space, bedrooms and on the dramatic views, a riot of colour with bathrooms, it is ideal for a family and for entertaining, with room aplenty for the changing seasons. They were certainly guests. It also has potential for further significant for the owners, who, before buying expansion. ‘The west wing could easily The Old School House, had long admired it become self-contained,’ the owners from a distance. ‘The views of the skies here say. ‘It could become an annexe for were of great appeal to us,’ they say, ‘and we independent living or work.’ realised the house would have extensive views Each south-facing room here has down and across the valley. It is perfectly placed to watch the seasonally changing landscape.’ floor-to-ceiling windows to gorge Set back from the road, the house offers an air of seclusion, yet it is close to the M25 and less than a mile from Wadhurst station, with direct trains to London taking just over an hour.

A chocolate-box house with a backdrop of ever-changing colour, The Old School House offers country living with knobs on.

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FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: south-facing rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, making the most of the property's stunning surroundings; The Old School House is perfectly positioned to offer privacy and seclusion; rooms are decorated with a neutral palette, with colour supplied – through every window – by mother nature

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DRESS to impress

AILEEN SCOULAR

Indulge your inner film star with a walk-in wardrobe When Carrie Bradshaw finally got the commitment she yearned from Mr Big in the original Sex and the City movie, this fictional fashion icon also became the proud owner of a glorious walk-in wardrobe, complete with glass doors, snow-white rugs and capacious shoe storage. Gossip Girl ’s Blair Waldorf was another white-walled closet queen. Even Hugh Grant – playing billionaire George Wade in Two Weeks’ Notice – had a walk-in closet, brimming with designer suits in a hundred shades of grey.

In real life, walk-in wardrobes are a luxury we all love. Socialite Tamara Ecclestone opened the doors to her beautiful wood-lined closet in 2012, revealing 120 pairs of Christian Louboutin heels and 30 Hermès Birkin handbags, and this year sneaker-lovers everywhere sighed over Khloe Kardashian’s dreamy walk-in fitness closet. Designed by Lisa Adams of LA Closet Design, it has neat little drawers for accessories, suede-lined shelves and a mini-fridge filled with chilled Fiji water.

And, in Claybanks, a Buckinghamshire property recently marketed and sold by Chewton Rose, the master suite was enhanced by a bespoke mirrored dressing room, complete with floor-to-ceiling cubed shoe storage and a crystal chandelier.

Of course, that’s the beauty of a walk-in closet: you design it to suit your specific needs, and fill it with whatever takes your fancy. Most walk-in wardrobes are created within a generously proportioned bedroom, but, where space is at a premium, a spare bedroom can be repurposed as a luxury dressing room. Where walk-in closets are shared, ‘his and hers’ storage areas are a must: longer hanging, shoe storage and handbag shelving for her; double-hanging rails, tie racks, flat T-shirt shelves and sneaker storage for him.

‘In a wa l k-in wa rd robe, every item is given a carefully designed home, which makes dressing a much less stressful process,’ expla ins Ma rt yn Weeks, head designer at Lamco Design, which creates bespoke furniture with a contemporary feel. ‘The whole wardrobe becomes a display case to showcase the clothes you own and love. A nd, as such, it 24 www.chewtonrose.co.uk

becomes a real sanctuary for the fashion enthusiast. Bespoke walkin-wardrobes, much like the kitchen or bathroom, enhance the level of finish within a home, setting it apart from other properties.’

Today’s walk-in wardrobes can also be so much more than a place to hang and store your clothing. Martyn has created walk-in dressing rooms with built-in TV, surround sound, iPod docking stations and luxury seating, while Matthew Brennan at Minimo is commonly asked to create ‘wow’ storage for up to 300 pairs of shoes and irreplaceable watch collections. Your walk-in wardrobe can also be a sensible place for a fireproof safe – bear in mind, though, that the flooring below may need to be strengthened to carry the weight.

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The Jesse wardrobe system, with smoked glass sliding doors, creates a smart, sleek finish (Go Modern) A masculine design in American black walnut proves that a timber finish can still look fresh and modern (Minimo) The Team 7 walk-in wardrobe is made from eco-friendly solid beech, and includes practical features such as shirt drawers and trouser pull-outs. From £15,000£20,000 approx (Wharfside)

DESIGNER NOTEBOOK • Go Modern www.gomodern.co.uk • Lamco Design www.lamco-design.co.uk • Minimo www.minimo.co.uk • Neville Johnson www.nevillejohnson.co.uk • Wharfside www.wharfside.co.uk

Claybanks, a property sold

by Chewton Rose, featured floor-to-ceiling cubed shoe storage in its mirrored dressing room The Kensington’s painted finish and traditional cabinetry suits elegant country homes. From £3,000 (Neville Johnson) Dark-grained wood bespoke wardrobe fittings work beautifully when spot-lit from within (Lamco Design)

Finish is important, too: lacquer, glass and smoky shades of grey are all popular right now. ‘We offer designs from several Italian manufacturers, with lacquered sliding doors, and lacquered panels and shelving,’ says Tina Mahony, director at Chelsea-based Go Modern.

‘They are very luxurious, but eminently practical, too – particularly if you choose sliding or ceiling-hung doors.

We also have designs that can be installed in rooms with irregular or sloping walls, as they can be created to work independently from the existing structure.’

Furniture-maker Neville Johnson is moving away from vibrant colour to elegant neutrals: pale greys, inky blues and gentle taupes, with clean contemporary finishes, simple lines and flat-panelled doors. ‘Strong Italian influences incorporating a blend of materials, such as a wooden framework with a high-gloss or painted finish, enhance the overall design,’ adds designer Alan Borra. And, at Lamco Design, dark wood and grey exteriors are also in vogue, teamed with a textured lineneffect interior. ‘We have also been working with oak woodgrains,’ says Martyn. ‘This can be stained to create a bespoke colour and is very popular in a traditional home where a lot of wood is already present.’

Leather is another desirable finish, according to Matthew: ‘Leather and suede can be used as subtle design accents – the drawer handles or drawer linings, for example – or we can create complete dressing rooms in leather, where all the joinery is lined in leather… even the floor and the walls!’

Glass doors are a simple way to introduce light into your walk-in wardrobe, although smart lighting – spotlighting, backlighting and uplighting – will make the very most of your design. Every walkin wardrobe is unique, and going bespoke is the perfect way to deliver your dream dressing room. www.chewtonrose.co.uk 25

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HOW DOES YOUR

GAR DEN GROW?

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What will your outside look like this year?

Aileen Scoular reveals the garden trends for 2016

In recent years, wildlife has occupied an important place in garden designers’ hearts. And, while nature is still an influencing factor, it was reassuring to see a return to pure aesthetics at the key garden design shows in 2015 – which, of course, showcase what we will be doing with our gardens in 2016 and beyond. Both RHS Chelsea and the Hampton Court Palace Flower Shows were brimming with ideas and inspiration, many of which can be successfully incorporated into residential town or country gardens. Here, we look at the key trends to emerge for 2016.

Texture and touch Rusted metal continues to fascinate designers and architects, and injects an industrial feel to contemporary gardens.

Mostly used in sculpture, garden buildings and boundary panels, it contrasts well with soft, loose planting and virtually any colour scheme. Adam Frost used Cor-Ten steel as a background to his vertical water walls at RHS Chelsea 2015, and leading landscape gardener Andy Sturgeon has long been a fan.

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definite increase in the use of weathered steel, and it’s also finding its way into public realm projects – Dan Pearson’s scheme in London’s King’s Cross, for example. At Bowles & Wyer, we have been using wax-finished, acidetched rusty steel, which has a really rich and interesting finish – almost like leather.’

In paving and walling, a similarly industrial finish can be achieved with inky-black granite or slate replacing creamy sandstone.

At Chelsea last year, Darren Hawkes took 40,000 pieces of hand-cut slate and used them ‘on edge’ to create beautifully textured steps and ‘floating’ platforms in the Brewin Dolphin garden. John is pleased to see a return to British slate, including Cornish, Cumbrian and Welsh varieties.

Warm woods Wood is infinitely versatile (and sustainable, if sourced sensitively) so it was a relief to see it on form in last year’s garden shows.

Matthew Wilson created a beautiful curving timber path that he described as ‘a deck like no other’, and Adam Frost also used wood in warm honey tones, both designers proving that timber decking has recovered its somewhat tarnished reputation.

ABOVE: Chris Beardshaw's Healthy City garden at RHS Chelsea 2015 combines formal geometry with vibrant plant colours

DESIGNER NOTEBOOK Bowles & Wyer www.bowleswyer.co.uk Gaze Burvill www.gazeburvill.com Society of Garden Designers www.sgd.org.uk

Another new trend is charred wood – for fencing, garden furniture and sculpture – which is very Japanese in spirit. ‘I expect it to become increasingly popular,’ says John.

Creative colour One colour that stood out in 2015’s show garden planting schemes was yellow, its vibrancy underpinning a wider citrus palette of lemon, lime and tangerine. Indeed, lime green led the way in Ann-Marie Powell’s gold medal-winning garden at Hampton Court, and ‘Mondrian yellow’ played a starring role in Marcus Barnett’s garden – his design was inspired by the De Stijl art movement and also featured lots of cubed topiary.

Although yellow can be divisive, John, for one, is delighted: ‘A revival of the more astringent colours is long overdue and it delivers a contemporary feel to herbaceous borders. Definitely a trend to look out for.’

And, if there’s a star plant to be acquired in 2016, it’s the gorgeous, claret-coloured ‘Masterpiece’ lupin and its country cousin, Baptisia ‘Purple Smoke’.

A new romance The modern interpretation of romance has a weathered, wilder edge. Designer Jo Thompson delivered a beautiful scheme at RHS Chelsea, and the Rich brothers’ design was a masterclass in understated silvery planting, against a background of greyed oak.

To get the look, introduce shades of white, dusty pink and silver, and use traditional plants like rose, hollyhock and iris.

TOP TO BOTTOM: Rusted metal brings an interesting texture; Gaze Burvill's outdoor kitchen, which is fast becoming a garden must-have; the World Vision Garden, designed by John Warland; Marcus Barnett's De Stijl-inspired garden

Cooking outdoors Outdoor kitchens are a must, and not to be confused with the terrace barbecue. ‘We have incorporated more kitchens into garden design projects in the past two years than in the previous 20,’ notes John. ‘They have taken over from spas as a “must-have” garden feature, and are much more practical. They’re also perfect for roof terraces.’

Gaze Burvill unveiled its new A La Carte outdoor kitchen collection in 2015, handmade in oak. Master craftsman Simon Burvill is convinced of this trend’s virtues: ‘There is something unbeatably enjoyable about cooking up a feast outdoors, whether for two or 12, in town or country. The outdoor equipment available – grills, fridges, warming drawers – is so impressive now that no one has to compromise on what can be cooked up.’

LET THERE BE LIGHT Outdoor lighting ideas and the illumination experts to call Be decorative There’s no reason why outdoor lighting can't be sculptural, as well as useful. The Konstsmide Monza wall light falls firmly into that category and is available in three finishes: anodised copper (perfect for the current ‘rusted metal’ design trend), brushed aluminium and anodised brass. £95. www.johnlewis.com

Wall stars Jim Lawrence is known for its understated, handmade interior fittings and the outdoor lighting is no less elegant. Several wall lanterns come in a coloured enamel finish if you want to use your garden lighting to introduce a pop of discreet colour. Try the Somerton (from £358.10) or the Coach (from £240.50). www. jim-lawrence.co.uk

Go pro John Cullen Lighting created the illumination for Marcus Barnett’s gold medal RHS Chelsea garden, and the company offers a full lighting design service (www. johncullenlighting. co.uk). Moonlight Design, a Londonbased garden lighting specialist, has a phenomenal choice of fittings, and its work is regularly seen on TV and in show gardens. www.moonlight design.co.uk www.chewtonrose.co.uk 27

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TABLE The flavours of spring, and where to savour them in style

GOOD MANOR

Located moments away from the north Norfolk coast, Titchwell Manor is an attractive, 27-room boutique hotel with a food offering that has turned it into a foodie hot spot. The man responsible for putting the place on the culinary map is Eric Snaith, who oversees both the gastropubby Eating Rooms and the fine-dining Conservatory.

At the Conservatory, Eric serves dishes such as spring vegetable salad with potato and mint soup and goat’s cheese; fillet of cod with Dingley Dell pork, wild garlic and smoked roe; and Fielding Cottage goat with olive, tomato and asparagus, as well as a seven-course set menu, which he describes as ‘modern European food that’s both creative and innovative’. For a taste of Eric’s style and to see how passionate he is about what he does, you can read his blog at www.ericsnaith.typepad.com.

Titchwell Manor, Titchwell, Near Brancaster, Norfolk PE31 8BB, 01485 210221, www.titchwellmanor.com 28 www.chewtonrose.co.uk

HAPPY HOUR AGAIN Spring is about fresh and zingy flavours, so, for a twist on a classic daiquiri, pour 50ml Diplomatico Blanco rum, 15ml freshly squeezed lime juice and 7.5ml vanilla syrup into a shaker, add cubed ice and shake until the tin is frosted. Double strain into a chilled glass. Serve with a lime wedge. Find Diplomatico Blanco Rum (£29.95) at The Whisky Exchange, Selfridges and leading independent spirit merchants.

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BATH TIME

Bath’s Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa recently enjoyed a £5 million ‘refresh’. The hotel’s 45 rooms and suites are luxurious and welcoming, each with its own colour scheme and hand-picked antiques. The hotel also has beautiful gardens and a top-notch spa. But general manager Jonathan Stapleton isn’t one to rest on his laurels. ‘I want The Royal Crescent to become recognised as one of the UK’s truly great hotels,’ says Jonathan. Another great reason to visit comes in the form of chef David Campbell, who has created some excellent menus at the Dower House Restaurant. During an overnight stay, we were blown away by a dinner that included scallops with smoked eel, a market-fresh brill and a great creamed spelt with heritage carrots. David is passionate about nutrition and presentation.

‘Our food has classic themes, but we use modern methods and plating styles. We combine good ingredients, elegant yet simple presentation, and throw in a little bit of fun and intrigue.'

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, 16 Royal Crescent, Bath BA1 2LS, 01225 823333, www.royalcrescent.co.uk

WHAT A CATCH

The humble chippy has been given a makeover by Eric Snaith at his eponymous Eric’s Fish & Chips in beautiful Thornham in Norfolk. Beerbattered line-caught cod, Lime Bay pollock and Lime Bay gurnard are fried in beef dripping (and served with first-class chips) and share the menu with battered squid, battered Dingley Dell sausage, and pea and ham fritters. There’s a wine list, too, and also a kids’ menu, including fishcake and scampi and chips.

Eric’s Fish & Chips, Drove Orchards, Thornham Road, Thornham, Norfolk PE36 6LS, 01485 525886, www.ericsfishandchips.com

AGENT’S SECRET

‘Lucky for us, a great new independent wine bar has opened next door called The Wallow (@wallowwine). It offers 48 wines on tap. You put money on a kind of credit card so you can taste the wines before helping yourself to a glass.’

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LIGHT FANTASTIC

The reinvention of King’s Cross continues this spring with the very recent opening of pub, dining room and bar The Lighterman. Located on Regent’s Canal and overlooking the achingly trendy Granary Square (above), The Lighterman is named after the Victorian-era workers who operated ‘lighters’, flat-bottomed goods barges, on the River Thames and London’s canals. The contemporary building – all floor-to-ceiling windows and exposed concrete walls – is designed by award-winning architects Stanton Williams and provides a great backdrop to a modern British menu, overseen by Diego Cardoso of Percy & Founders fame. There’s a canalside bar, too, with al fresco terrace, which is sure to be a hot ticket once the weather warms up.

The Lighterman, 3 Granary Square, London N1C 4BH, www.thelighterman.co.uk

THE FUTURE’S ORANGE Fancy trying something new with dinner? Chapel Down recently released England’s first orange wine. And rather nice it is, too. Chapel Down Orange Bacchus 2014 (£20) is slightly apple-y, with hints of citrus and just a hint of smokiness.

Definitely one for the ABC (anything but Chardonnay) crowd. www.chapeldown.com 30 www.chewtonrose.co.uk

ISLAND LIFE

Andrew Baird says his career as an award-winning chef is all down to a split-second decision while at school: ‘I was called into the headmaster’s office and he asked me what I wanted to do. I panicked and just said the first thing that came to mind, which was to enrol in catering college.’ And so enrol he did. While there, Andrew was sent on a placement on the Caledonian train before securing a placement at The Ritz – ‘a fabulous experience’.

In 1987, he moved to Jersey to take up the post of chef de partie at Longueville Manor. Fast-forward to today and the chef now oversees all the food at the swish hotel.

Much of the produce Andrew uses comes from the hotel’s own kitchen garden. ‘Diners love the idea that items on their plate have come from the Victorian garden only 20 metres away,’ says the chef. ‘I talk to the gardener every day. He comes into the kitchen for his break, we feed him and, in return, he tells us what’s prime for picking and we discuss

what we need to plant next. ’Lovers of seasonal produce are very well catered for at Longueville: ‘Rocket, baby leaf greens and pea shoots are great in March,’ says Andrew.

‘As we move into April, more leaves and pea shoots will develop. We will start to see the first outdoor rhubarbs appearing, as well as more nettles. Mint and chives are also great at this time of year. In May, elderflower appear, as do the first outdoor, naturally grown Jersey Royals, as well as whole head lettuces, more rhubarbs, mint, chive flowers and borage…’

And, whatever ingredient he is using, you can be sure that every dish Andrew creates adheres to his mission statement for the hotel: ‘to make every element the best it can be, from the handmade croissants in the morning to the lobster at night.’

Longueville Manor, Longueville Road, St Saviour, Jersey JE2 7WF, 01534 725501, www.longuevillemanor.com

THE TABLE IN LOVE WITH LOMBARDY If you love Italian food, news of a deli dedicated to the flavours and produce of Lombardy should be music to your ears.

Il Cudega, in east London, is run by Giovanni Brighi and childhood friend Luca Gaggioli, with head chef Paolo Elesbani joining them.

They offer a brilliant selection of charcuterie, cheeses and wines imported from hand-picked ‘slow food’ producers – so expect prosciutto and panetta from the likes of Marco D’Oggiono Prosciutti, and olive oil and antipasti from Frantoio Ulivi di Liguria.

Il Cudega, Arch 358, Westgate Street, London E8 3RN, 020 7241 6599, www.ilcudega.com

BLUES IS THE COLOUR If you like a side order of good music with your supper, try the latest outpost of The Blues Kitchen team, in Brixton, south London. Southern-style cooking is the order of the day, with appetisers such as spicy buffalo wings and Cajun blackened shrimp the perfect prelude to 16-hour smoked short beef rib and Texan beef brisket rubbed with Blues Kitchen seasoning. The team has undertaken pilgrimages to Texas, Tennessee and Louisiana, bringing

back the aforementioned dishes and a series of brunch foods, such as Pig and Biscuits (southern biscuits, pulled pork, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and crispy bacon) and Creole Crab Benedict (fried crab cakes, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce). The music is a mix of blues, swing, gospel and bluegrass, with visiting bands and DJ sets.

The Blues Kitchen, 40 Acre Lane, London SW2 5SP, 020 7274 0591, www.theblueskitchen.com

SEA YOU SOON

Capital hot spot City Social has a new bar manager, Tim Laferla, who recently launched an intriguing new cocktail menu.

We are looking forward to sampling Tim’s Get in the Sea – a refreshing mix of fig leaf- and samphire-infused Plymouth Navy Strength Gin, Cocchi Americano, lemon, aquavit and ‘caviar’, garnished with two beautiful sea shells – while admiring City Social’s unrivalled Square Mile views.

City Social, 24th Floor, 25 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1HQ, 020 7877 7703, www.citysociallondon.com

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FLORAL NOTES

Inspired by the quintessential British tea party and tapping into spring’s floral trend, the Classic Collection is the latest from independent London-based shoe brand Yull. A vibrant blend of bubblegum pink, baby blue and orange calfskin in alternating colour pops and leather cutouts helps define its signature Chelsea Flower shoe. A confident step forward for the company, started just five years ago – and one of only a few manufacturing high heels in the UK. Blooming lovely!

The Chelsea Flower, £195. www.yull.co.uk

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Get set for a super-chic spring/summer with the latest fashion, accessories and grooming treats

ST YLE FACE TIME

Shake off the remnants of winter and indulge your skin with an uplifting spring clean. Balance Me Restore and Replenish Cream Cleanser removes all make-up to leave your face soft and dewy. Afterwards, spoil your skin with de Mamiel Spring Facial Oil, a blend of calendula, juniper and grapefruit, along with antioxidants, to balance, brighten and propel your skin into the new season.

Balance Me Restore and Replenish Cream Cleanser, £18/125ml. www.balanceme.co.uk de Mamiel Spring Facial Oil, £67/20ml. www.demamiel.com 32 www.chewtonrose.co.uk

SHINE ON

Swarovski’s latest collection has taken inspiration from nature and vintage textiles to create a sparkling series of statement pieces.

Dramatic necklace, £579. www.swarovski.com

ODE TO OUD

Lord Nelson, Winston Churchill and James Bond all wore Floris scents. Churchill loved ‘Special No 127’, while Bond opted for ‘No 89’. City gents through the ages have loved Floris’ ‘Limes’ – an invigorating citrus scent created in the 1700s to combat the heat and odours of the London summertime that remains as fresh and appealing today.

‘Limes’ is the ideal scent for daytime, but, come evening, we recommend Leather Oud, a heady mix of warm amber and smoky oud with a hint of leather. £160/100ml. www.florislondon.com

SAFARI, SO GOOD

SPA SENSATIONS

You would expect a hotel and spa that’s won several design awards to have the ‘wow’ factor. But wow doesn’t even come close at Liverpool’s Titanic Hotel. A former warehouse in the city’s historic docks area – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – it is stark and stately, but with such attention to detail and careful design that, inside, it’s warm and welcoming, The Rum Bar and lounge, and Stanley’s Bar and Grill are great meeting places for cocktails and parties, and also have cosy nooks and alcoves for quieter libations and tranquil hours.

This dual personality runs throughout the hotel: the rooms

Holland & Holland has taken inspiration from glamorous safaris for its latest collection. Must-haves from the new range include a gaberdine cotton safari dress and a crisp white shirt (ideal for the office, as well as the savannah).

Accessories figure strongly, too, including a selection of reptile-print scarves. For the gents, there’s a new collection of luxury polo shirts, an unlined shirt-style suede jacket and a selection of reinvented safari shorts. Ladies Cotton Safari Dress, £225; Reptile Sketch Chiffon Scarf, £495; Ladies Lizard and Bridle belt, £375. www.holland andholland.com

are spacious, with huge industrial ceilings, minimally decorated, but plush. And then there’s the spa.

Deep in the basement, the warehouse’s original curved brick ceiling and posts provide a stunning setting, with ample corners and crannies for serene relaxation. The treatments, using organic seaweedbased VOYA products, are sublime, and, if you ever want to leave, the splendours of Liverpool’s thriving dockside area are a short walk away.

Titanic Hotel Liverpool, Stanley Dock, Regent Road, Liverpool L3 0AN, 0151 559 1444, www.titanichotelliverpool.com

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EXPERT ADVICE FOR BUYING, SELLING AND MORE

The Knowledge MEET THE AGENT PAUL ROWE, SENIOR BRANCH PARTNER, ASCOT CHEWTON ROSE

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levels of customer service and, importantly, just for dealing with someone normal, who wasn’t the stereotypical estate agent.

WHERE WERE YOU BEFORE CHEWTON ROSE? I worked for a local, well-known independent firm for 15 years, here in Ascot, and now I can’t imagine working anywhere else. The area offers such a diverse mix of property – from small, quirky period conversions to state-of-the-art, luxury new-build mansions and country homes.

WHAT WAS THE APPEAL OF CHEWTON ROSE? I’m excited to be involved with the brand-new Ascot branch. Chewton Rose offers exceptional bespoke marketing, using professionally written editorials, brochures and photography, as well as a desire to provide a service standard much higher than traditional estate agents.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES. Although Chewton Rose is new to Ascot, locals will recognise our experienced team, including David Vigurs and Philip Dodd, who between them boast more than 59 years selling property from Ascot High Street. We will continue to build a reputation as the area’s leading independent firm by providing direct, honest and realistic advice to our clients.

‘We will continue to build a reputation as the area’s leading independent firm by providing realistic advice to our clients’

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT ASCOT? It’s a great place to live. It is worldfamous, of course, for Ascot Racecourse. The area attracts a lot of young families because of leading state and private schools and superb leisure facilities. Prestigious golf clubs include Wentworth, Sunningdale and The Berkshire, with polo at Coworth Park, the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club and Guards Polo Club. Virginia Water Lake and The Savill Garden are within easy reach and there is horse riding at Chobham Common and Windsor Great Park.

PHOTOGRAPHY : TIM WHITE

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAREER. I have worked in estate agency locally for 18 years. I fell into the industry having left college with no idea of what to do next. My first job was selling advertising for a local newspaper, but being stuck in an office all day was not for me. I enjoyed the buzz of the sales environment, though. The newspaper ran a property section and the manager at the time suggested it may be a good career for me. Agency struck an enjoyable balance for me, meeting new people, seeing fantastic houses… I realised there was a demand and gap in the market for high 34 www.chewtonrose.co.uk

WHAT ABOUT THE SURROUNDING AREA? Ascot, Windsor and the nearby towns and villages offer great shops, boutiques, bars and traditional pubs. The area boasts fine dining, with Coworth Park, The Waterside Inn and Heston Blumenthal’s restaurants in Bray within easy reach.

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO WINE AND DINE? I enjoy a good lazy breakfast or brunch and, for me, the best can be had at Fego Caffé in Ascot High Street or The Brickmakers in Windlesham.

Noteworthy restaurants nearby include Ascot Grill, Thatched Tavern and my favourite – Piccolino in Virginia Water, notable for its terrace with retractable roof and wood-burning/ charcoal grill.

THE AGENTS’ ADVICE WORDS OF WISDOM FROM CHEWTON ROSE’S PEOPLE

THE TESTIMONIAL When we decided to move from London to Suffolk, finding the right property was a daunting task.

We had viewed properties with several agents based in Colchester. Chewton Rose stood out among them with its dedicated service. The brochures were very well presented and there was always someone at the end of the telephone. Nick Curtis showed us around most of the properties, including the one we eventually moved into. He impressed us with his knowledge, dedication and honesty. He made the entire process less stressful for us by liaising with solicitors, other agents, etc.

His calm and composed nature meant that we were reassured that things were under control. We would like to say a big thank you to Nick and the team at Chewton Rose for the fantastic service they have provided us. Keep up the good work.

Dr Maha Mohan and Dr Subash Vasudevan

Congratulations, Chewton Rose, on selling our beloved 17th-century farmhouse! Not an easy task for a one-off property, but expertly handled and marketed from the outset. We endured numerous problems and, at times, traumas, occasioned by persons further along the ‘dreaded chain’! All these problems were dealt with professionally and sympathetically by our link man at Chewton Rose – namely, Craig Berrow. We were constantly informed of each stage of the procedure of the sale and any cause of stress or anxiety was shouldered by Craig.

We cannot fault the care and expertise offered to us by Chewton Rose and would not hesitate to recommend the team at the Cardiff branch to any of our friends or relations should they require to purchase or sell a property. Well done, Chewton Rose, we shall be forever grateful to you.

Ron and Diane Lewis

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HOW IMPORTANT IS ONLINE MARKETING AND WHAT WEBSITES DO YOU USE? ‘Online marketing is very important,’ says Nicholas Curtis, Assistant Branch Partner, Colchester Chewton Rose. ‘It’s a marketing tool that showcases the marketing we provide – the clear, crisp and professional quality of our online photographs and brochures, and our enticing lifestyle text. It also lets us show a good selection of wider shots of the property, not just close-ups of features. This is an obvious statement, but it still amazes me that many agents have pictures of their staff in mirrors, cars on the drive, untidy rooms and a poor selection that doesn’t give a more rounded and broad view of the property you’re trying to sell. Floor plans, too, are very important, as buyers want to see how existing and new furniture might work in a property.’ For Timothy Gerrard, Branch Partner, Gerrards Cross Chewton Rose, online is ‘vital in the modern age to complement our traditional regimes. We are on Rightmove, OnTheMarket and Country Life.’

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING AN ESTABLISHED AGENT WITH BRICKS-ANDMORTAR HIGH-STREET PRESENCE? ‘We have the knowledge of our local area,’ says Belinda Bishop, Branch Partner, South Wales Chewton Rose. ‘We can suggest properties and areas that buyers might not have thought of.’ For Graham Lang, Branch Partner, West Bridgford and East Midlands Chewton Rose, it is all about the service. ‘As an agent on the high street, we give our customers an opportunity to see us face-toface. The presence also gives reassurance to the customer that we are not an agent that is “here today and gone tomorrow”. Although the physical act of going into an estate agent’s office and browsing the displays is not as popular as it once was, looking at the displays in the window is still a national pastime.’

Annie Edwards, Branch Partner, Norwich Chewton Rose, believes a high-street agent can offer things an online-only agent could never compete with. ‘The knowledge and experience of a professional agent can never be overestimated, by knowing areas for potential buyers and being able to offer advice, or even overcoming problems in certain parts of the county, placing an accurate price to market the property, so it does not become stale, and end up achieving a lower sale price. Also, by involving our sellers in every step of the way, we target the type of buyer who would suit the property best, rather than send lots of unsuitable buyers round, wasting everyone’s time.

Finally, when the sale is agreed, sorting out all the problems to ensure completion takes place.’

2016

THE YEAR OF THE ROSE

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PROPERT Y PORTFOLIO

Whether you’re seeking a quintessential English cottage or a commanding country abode, at Chewton Rose we pride ourselves on our portfolio of Great British Homes.

From the mountains of the north, rolling hills of the south and green valleys of Wales, our properties reflect the heritage and rich diversity of this great country.

With such a vast selection to choose from, finding your new home may be more of a challenge than you first thought. Our aim is to make it simple for you, and to make the entire moving process as easy and enjoyable as possible.

While the Chewton Rose website, app and magazine work together to take you through the doors of properties before you have even visited them, with breathtaking photography and professionally written property editorials, our staff remain dedicated to finding you a new home that you are completely content with.

For now, peruse our properties – and access the Chewton Rose website or app for more from our collection.

Your perfect home may be but a page turn away.

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Beautiful Edwardian Former Coach House; 6 Double Bedrooms; 5 with En-Suite Bathrooms; Set in Impressive and Gated Manicured Grounds of Approximately 6.75 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); Including Stable Yard with 5 Boxes; Tack Room; Hay Barn; Olympic Size Ménage; Tennis Court and Heated Pool; EPC Rating E.

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“THE EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES INCLUDE AN OLYMPIC-SIZE MANÈGE, THREE POST AND RAILED PADDOCKS AND A STABLE YARD, COMPLETE WITH FIVE LOOSE BOXES, A TACK ROOM AND HAY BARN.”

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PANORAMIC VIEWS Burcott, Bedfordshire £2,000,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Exquisite Family Home; 5 Bedrooms; Family Bathroom; Spacious Living Room with multi aspect Views and a Brick Built Fireplace; Dining Room; Bespoke Kitchen/ Breakfast Room with Access to Wine Cellar; Snooker Room; Games Room; Grounds Extend to Approximately 53 Acres (STMS); EPC Rating D.

"IT IS A WONDERFUL HOUSE FOR ENTERTAINING AND HAS GIVEN US EVERYTHING WE COULD EVER NEED."

GEORGIAN GATEWAY Aspley Guise, Buckinghamshire £1,550,000 40

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Georgian Family Home; Flexible Accommodation; 3 Reception Rooms; 5 Double Bedrooms; Sought After Village Location; Close to Transport Links; Great School Catchment; EPC Rating C.

BERKS H IRE

Subject to Contract

“IN THE MORNINGS WE CATCH THE SUN AT THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE: IT COMES INTO THE KITCHEN AND THE BEDROOMS.”

DAYS IN THE PARK Ascot, Berkshire £650,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Modern Mews House; 3 Bedrooms; Master Bedroom Suite; Family Bathroom; Drawing Room; Kitchen/Dining Room; Electric Security Gates with Video Entry Phone System; Private Gardens, Communal Orchard and Grounds; Adjacent to Windsor Great Park; Charters School Catchment Area; EPC Rating C.

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A MODERN MANOR Ascot, Berkshire £3,500,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Fabulous 8 Bedroom Mansion; Close to Ascot Racecourse and Station; Built 8 years ago by developers Chevallier; Approximately 6,800 sq ft of accommodation; Open plan luxury Kitchen Breakfast Room; Family Room; 4 further Reception Rooms; Master Bedroom Suite, with Dressing Room and En-Suite Bathroom; 5 further Bath or Shower Rooms; Impressive Galleried Reception Hall with Fireplace; Secure Gated Entrance; Triple Garage with Accommodation above; Private Road in Sought after Location; EPC Rating TBC.

BERKS H IRE

"IT WAS A VERY ATTRACTIVE AND IMPRESSIVE LOOKING WHITE HOUSE, WHICH WAS SET BACK, OFFERING VERY GENEROUS LIVING SPACE AND SECLUDED GARDENS."

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WHAT A VIEW White Waltham, Berkshire £900,000

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Character Detached Family Home; 3-4 Bedrooms; 3-4 Reception Rooms; Beamed Living Room with Feature Fireplace; 2 Bathrooms; Spacious Modern Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Lovely Views from Upstairs and there is ample Parking with space for a Garage (STPP); Formal Gardens and a Large Paddock to the Rear of the Property.

Early viewing is recommended with early possession available; EPC Rating E.

BERKS H IRE

“THE INSIDE OF THE HOUSE WAS ALSO VERY IMPRESSIVE. WE LOVED THE LARGE ENTRANCE HALL AND THE WAY IT ALL JUST FLOWED ON FROM THERE.”

HIGHER THINKING Ascot, Berkshire £1,475,000

INSIDE THIS HOME

Modern Detached Family Home; 5 Bedrooms; 3 Bath/Shower Rooms; Spacious and Well Appointed Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Double Aspect Drawing Room; Useful Loft Space with Scope to Convert (Subject to Planning Permission); Double Garage; Low Maintenance Landscaped Gardens; Close to Ascot Racecourse and High Street; Well positioned for State and Private Schools; EPC Rating C.

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•BERKS H IRE•

ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE Maidenhead, Berkshire £1,350,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Grade II Listed Victorian Riverside Home; 4 Double or Twin First Floor Bedrooms; 3 Piece Family Bathroom; Family Room; Cloakroom; Double Aspect Drawing Room; Superb Conservatory; Fitted Kitchen; Ground Floor Bathroom; Separate Annexe; 1 Double Bedroom, Kitchenette, Living Room; Shower Room; Open Car Port, Gated Courtyard Area; Mooring For River Cruiser And Floating Boathouse; EPC Rating TBC.

•BU C K IN G H A M S H IRE•

"NASHDOM ABBEY WAS COMMISSIONED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO CZAR ALEXANDER II, PRINCE ALEXIS DOLGOROUKI AND HIS WIFE."

IMPERIAL SPLENDOUR Taplow, Buckinghamshire Apartments from £625,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

A selection of beautifully presented and appointed 2 and 3 bedroom apartments set within this fine Grade II listed converted mansion by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Standing in a carefully tended parkland setting of around 17 acres (STMS), each apartment is individual in design with a garage and parking, an on-site gymnasium, swimming pool and an on-site manager.

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•BUC K IN G H A M S H IRE•

A HOME TO CHERISH Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire £2,250,000 48

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Beautiful Family Home Built In 1926; 6 Bedrooms; 6 Reception Rooms; Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool; Stables, Tack Room and Hay Barn; Accommodation extends to approximately 4832 Sq Ft; Beautiful Grounds which extend to just under 2 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); EPC Rating E.

•BU C K IN G H A M S H IRE•

"EVERY ROOM AT THE BACK OF THE HOUSE LOOKS OUT ACROSS THE VALLEY, DUE WEST AND TOWARDS HAMPDEN HOUSE."

LIVING ART Frith Hill, Buckinghamshire £2,975,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Exquisite Edwardian Country Home; 6 Bedrooms; Master Bedroom Suite with Shower Room; Guest Bedroom Suite with Shower Room; Family Bedroom with Dressing Room; 2 Family Bathrooms; Landing with a Balcony, plus Library/Bedroom with Superb Far Reaching Views; Formal Gardens; Tennis Court; Paddocks, plus Outbuildings, Superb Equestrian Facilities; 3 Bedroom Detached Coach House with Sitting Room, Conservatory and Fitted Kitchen; EPC Rating E.

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•BUC K IN G H A M S H IRE•

"WE HAVE LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT BEING HERE FOR SO LONG. IT HAS BEEN A FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME."

AS TIME GOES BY Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire £2,000,000 50

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Striking, 5 Bedroom Family House; Impressive Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room and Bathroom; Family Bathroom; Modern Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Double Aspect Dining Room; Family Room; Drawing Room; Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool; Standing in Gated Grounds of over Half an Acre (Subject to Measured Survey); Timber Double Garage; Outbuilding and Store; EPC Rating E.

•BU C K IN G H A M S H IRE•

A PLACE IN HISTORY Latimer, Buckinghamshire £2,000,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Delightful Grade II Listed Elizabethan Country Cottage; Storm Porch and Entrance Hall with Fireplace; Study; Sitting Room; Drawing Room; Conservatory; Country Style Kitchen with Dining Area; Cinema or Games Room; Shower Room and WC; Master Bedroom; Large Family Bathroom, 2 Family Bedrooms; Shower Room; Front Driveway Parking Area, Plus Single Garage; Formal Garden with Paved Sun Terrace; Paddocks; Approximately 3 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); EPC Rating D.

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•BUC K IN G H A M S H IRE•

“WE OFTEN HAVE FRIENDS OVER AT WEEKENDS TO FLY DRONES WITH US OR DO SOME CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING.”

PRECIOUS STONE Stoke Goldington, Buckinghamshire £1,375,000 52

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Detached Farmhouse set in Approximately 4.1 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); 5 Bedrooms; Stunning Private Setting with the Home Positioned Centrally on the Plot; Generous Size Drawing Room with Vaulted Ceiling and Exposed Brick Chimney and Wood Burning Stove; Glorious Orangery with Views over the Grounds; Versatile Living Space and Annexe; EPC Rating TBC.

•BU C K IN G H A M S H IRE•

SET IN STONE Haversham, Buckinghamshire £699,950

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Stunning Stone Built Cottage; Abundance of Character; 5 Bedrooms; 4 Reception Rooms; Sitting Room; Country Style Kitchen; Study; Dining Room; Beautiful Landscaped Garden; EPC Rating E.

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•BUC K IN G H A M S H IRE•

VILLAGE LIFE Woughton on the Green, Buckinghamshire £700,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

FAMILY CHOICE Turweston, Northamptonshire £850,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Grade II Listed Cottage; Dating Back to the 17th Century; Full of Character; 3 Storeys; 4 Bedrooms; Master Bedroom with EnSuite; Kitchen; Drawing Room; Dining Room; Refurbished Family Bathroom; Beautiful Rear Garden.

"I THINK ONE OF THE GREAT THINGS ABOUT THE HOUSE IS THAT THE ACCOMMODATION IS VERSATILE."

Beautiful Detached Family Home; 5 Bedrooms; Impressive Master Bedroom with En-Suite; Magnificent Orangery; Dining Room; Family Bathroom; Spacious Kitchen; Set on a Private and Generous Plot of Approximately 0.5 of an Acre (Subject to Measured Survey); EPC Rating TBC.

"THIS IS A PERFECT PLACE TO BE IF YOU WANT TO LIVE SOMEWHERE QUIET BUT WITHIN REACH OF EVERYTHING ."

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•BU C K IN G H A M S H IRE•

THE WOW FACTOR Willen, Buckinghamshire OIEO £600,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Modern Detached Family Home; 4 Double Bedrooms; Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room; Family Bathroom with Ceiling Speakers; Spacious Drawing Room; Dining Room; Magnificent Contemporary Kitchen; Breathtaking Orangery; Fully Carpeted Loft; Rear Garden; Good Sized Driveway; EPC Rating C.

"SUNLIGHT CASCADES DOWN THROUGH THE GLASS ROOF OF THE ORANGERY, GIVING IT A WARM, EMBRACING AMBIENCE."

HEDGEROW TALES Tiptree, Buckinghamshire £675,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Stunning Contemporary Home; 5 Double Bedrooms; Master with En-Suite Bathroom & Dressing Room; 4 Bathrooms; Italian Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Sitting Room/Dining Room; Large Home Office/6th Bedroom; Cinema Room; High-End Artificial Grass Gardens; Glass Staircase; Edge of Village Location; Pretty Setting; Under Floor Heating Throughout; EPC Rating B.

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•BUC K IN G H A M S H IRE•

WELCOME HOME Woburn Sands, Buckinghamshire £1,100,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Stunning Designed Family Home; 4 Double Bedrooms each with En-Suite Bathroom; Large Master Suite; Drawing Room; Spacious Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room; Rear Garden; EPC Rating B.

"IT IS AN EAST-FACING GARDEN, WHICH HAS THE SUN ON IT FOR MOST OF THE DAY."

GRAND FAÇADE Weston , Buckinghamshire £900,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Imposing Cotswold Stone-Built House; 5 Bedrooms; Master with En-Suite; Grand Drawing Room; Dining Room; Terrace Access From 3 Main Rooms; Stunning Farmhouse Kitchen/Family Room; Double Garage with Room Above; Extensive Gravelled Driveway With Lawn Area; Manicured Rear Garden; Fabulous River Valley Views from the Top Floor; Exclusive Village Setting Surrounded by Farmland; EPC Rating TBC.

DERBYS H IRE

GREAT EXPECTATIONS Derby, Derbyshire £1,750,000

INSIDE THIS HOME

Mansion-Style Home; Beautiful Galleried Landing; Master Bedroom with Balcony, Dressing Room & En-Suite Bathroom; 2 Guest Bedrooms with En-Suite Shower Rooms; 3 Additional Bedrooms; Family Shower Room; Marble Staircase; Library; Drawing Room with Marble Fireplace; Formal Dining Room Plus Large Family Room; Study; 2 Hand-Crafted Fitted Kitchens; Detached Guest Property within the Grounds; Heated Indoor Swimming Pool; Gated Entrance, Private Garden and Ample Car Parking; EPC Rating D.

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ENGLISH ROSE Frant, East Sussex £3,750,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Elizabethan Style Manor Home; 3 Storeys; 7 Bedrooms; 5 Bedrooms with En-Suites; Impressive Drawing Room; Dining Room; Kitchen/ Breakfast Room; Games Room; Media Room; Gym; Steam Room; Substantial Wine Cellar; Office above Garage; Swimming Pool; Sits in Approximately 11.5 Acres of Land (Subject to Measured Survey); EPC Rating C.

EAST S USS EX

"IN SUMMER, THERE IS ALWAYS A TRANQUIL SPOT TO ENJOY, FROM FINDING A SECLUDED SPOT IN THE ROSE GARDENS TO RELAXING BY ONE OF THE LAKES."

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VIEWS TO THE CASTLE Ewhurst Green, East Sussex OIEO £1,450,000

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Grade II Listed 16th Century Long House Constructed of Sussex Stone and Extended in the 18th and 19th Centuries; Detached, Modern Cart Lodge Conversion with 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms and own Parking; Approximately 9 Acres of Land (Subject to Measured Survey), of which 1.25 Acres incorporate the House, Cottage and Gardens while 7.75 Acres of Paddocks or Field Envelop the Property; Beautiful View to Bodiam Castle and Grounds; Unusually High Ceilings for this Style of Construction.

EAST S USS EX

“EVERYONE WHO VISITS THE HOUSE COMMENTS ON HOW WELL THE BARN FITS IN. IT FEELS AS IF IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN HERE.”

A LIVING PICTURE Staplecross, East Sussex £1,750,000

INSIDE THIS HOME

Picturesque, Grade II Listed Farm House; 6 Bedrooms; Additional 3 Bedroom Cottage; Spectacular Views Across Lawns and Fields; Detached, Oak Framed Barn with Indoor Swimming Pool and Minstrels’ Gallery; Tennis Court; Detached Outbuildings, Workshop, Greenhouse and Kitchen Garden; 5 Acres of Garden and Paddock (Subject to Measured Survey) (A Further 46 Acres of Farmland Available by Separate Arrangement).

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“IT WAS THE LOCATION THAT APPEALED TO US WITH THE LOVELY VIEWS AND THE VILLAGE AMENITIES CLOSE BY.”

EXCEPTIONAL HOME Burwash, East Sussex £1,525,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Stylish Home; 'Grieder' Kitchen/Dining/Family Room; Triple-Aspect Drawing Room; Stovax Wood Burner; Rural Views Across Fields and Woods; Conservatory; Internal Stairs from the Conservatory to Substantial Basement Office/Playroom; Study/Bedroom 5; Ground Floor Guest-Suite with En-Suite Shower Room; Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room; Fitted Contemporary Shower Room; Further Basement Level Storage with Potential for Conversion; Landscaped Gardens and Grounds; Double Garage; EPC Rating C.

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A NOBLE CHOICE Gestingthorpe, Essex £1,750,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

PERIOD PERFECTION Tiptree, Essex £1,800,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Grade II Listed Country Home; Dating back to the 12th Century; Exquisite Character Features; 6 Bedrooms, Including Master Suite; 5 Generous Reception Rooms; High Quality, Bespoke Kitchen Breakfast Room; Stunning Reception Hall with Galleried Landing; Wine Cellar and Second Kitchen; Set In Approximately 11 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); Mature and well-tended Grounds; Outdoor Swimming Pool; Tennis Court; Extensive array of Outbuildings ideal for conversion (Subject to Planning Consent).

Magnificent Grade II Listed Home; Dating from around 1760; Master Bedroom with En-Suite Dressing Room; 3 or 4 further First Floor Bedrooms; 4 Second Floor Bedrooms; Family Bathroom; Main Reception Rooms and Dining Room with Good Ceiling Heights; Kitchen with Aga and Archway through to Breakfast Room; Set in Approximately 4 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); Grounds Include Beautiful Gardens and Paddock; Five-Bay Cart Lodge with a Large Hay Loft; Triple Garage; Workshop and Office.

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RIVER OF DREAMS Earls Colne, Essex £1,500,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Georgian Family Home; Including a Separate 2 Bedroom Detached Bungalow; 5 Double Bedrooms; 2 Bathrooms; Drawing Room; Dual Aspect Dining Room; Bespoke Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Spacious Galleried Landing; Detached Garage; Sits in Grounds of Approximately 2 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); EPC Rating TBC.

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"YOU CAN HAVE LOTS OF PEOPLE IN THIS HOUSE AND BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY ROOMS YOU JUST DON'T NOTICE IT."

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AWAY FROM IT ALL Doddinghurst, Essex £2,750,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Fantastic Rural Residence with Swimming Pool and Stables; Wonderful Family Home with Far Reaching Views; 5 Double Bedrooms, 2 with EnSuite; Discretely tucked away in Amazing Setting; 3 Reception Rooms; Conservatory; Office; Basement Games Room; Grounds of 3.6 Acres (Subject To Measured Survey), with Gated Private Driveway; Detached Double Garage with 2 Additional Rooms; EPC Rating TBC.

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"THE EMBLEMS SITS IN BEAUTIFUL GARDENS AND ENJOYS FAR REACHING COUNTRY VIEWS YET IS JUST A SHORT DISTANCE FROM THE EXCELLENT AMENITIES OF SHENFIELD."

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING Stisted, Essex £2,000,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Grade II Listed, Former Farmhouse; Accommodation extending to 4200 Sq Ft in Main House; 6 Bedrooms including Master Bedroom Suite; 4 Reception Rooms, Beautiful Kitchen Breakfast Room; Leisure Complex with Pool, Kitchen, Gym, Changing Rooms and Office Suite; 2 Bedroom Guest Cottage; Conveniently Located for access to Stations; Formal Landscaped Gardens with Sun Terrace and Waterside Gazebo; Triple Garaging, Double Cart Lodge, Other Outbuildings; EPC Rating TBC.

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“WE HAVE REALLY ENJOYED ALL THE SPACE HERE: FROM THE MOMENT YOU STEP INTO THE HALL IT FEELS QUITE OPEN.”

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Nayland, Essex £1,750,000

INSIDE THIS HOME

Attractive Family Home; Originally Built 1924; Impressive Vaulted Reception Hall with Galleried Landing; Dual Aspect Drawing Room; Study; Dining Room; Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room; 5 Bedrooms; Family Bathroom; Master Bedroom Suite with En-Suite and Dressing Room; Detached 2 Storey Annexe with Sitting/Dining Room, Kitchen Area, Wet Room, Gymnasium/Garage, Large Bedroom Area, Sitting Room; Front and Rear Gardens; Sits in Approximately 2.17 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); EPC Rating E.

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BEAMING WITH JOY Great Wigborough, Essex £965,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Stunning Barn Conversion with Separate 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Detached Bungalow; 4 Bedrooms; 4 Bathrooms; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Utility; Vaulted Sitting Room; Large Dining Room; Garden Room; 1.56 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); Detached Garage and Annexe; EPC Rating TBC.

“THE DRAWING ROOM REACHES UP TO THE FULL DOUBLE HEIGHT OF THE BARN AND HAS SO MUCH ‘WOW FACTOR’.”

BRIDGE ACROSS TIME Sible Hedingham, Essex £1,100,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Grade II Listed Elizabethan Village House; 6 Bedrooms; Formal Dining Room/Games Room; Sitting Room with Inglenook Fireplace; Family Room; Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Potential to work from home; Approximately 1.5 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); Double Cart Lodge; Backing onto Open Farmland.

"IT IS A BIG ELIZABETHAN FAMILY HOUSE, WHICH STILL HAS ITS BEAUTIFUL BEAMS AND WINDOWS." 70

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GEORGIAN ON THEIR MINDS Hazeleigh, Essex £1,750,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Commanding Grade II Listed Period Home; 6 Bedrooms; Master Suite with Dressing Room; Kitchen and Breakfast Room; Drawing Room; Sitting Room; Dining Room; Orangery; Swimming Pool; Exposed Oak Frame and Beams; Walled Garden; Approximately 8.5 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey) of Land; Coach House; Barn.

“THE ORANGERY GIVES US WONDERFUL VIEWS AND ALMOST FEELS AS IF WE ARE SITTING RIGHT OUT IN THE GARDEN.”

HOMEWARD BOUND West Mersea, Essex £730,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Colonial-Style, 1920s’ Detached House; Fantastic Bespoke Oak Fitted Kitchen Breakfast Room by Copford Kitchens; Large open Sitting Dining Room; Open Fire and Large Bay in the Dining Room; Garden Room; Four Bedrooms; Family Bathroom; Sail Loft; Corner Plot with good-sized Garden; Sun Terrace; Rear gate leading to the Beach and a short stroll to the Yacht Club; EPC Rating TBC.

"THE CONSERVATORY IS ALSO BRIGHT AND WELCOMING, AND IS USED AS AN EXTRA RECEPTION ROOM." colchester@chewtonrose.co.uk | 01206 564259 •

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A HOME FOR ALL REASONS Peldon, Essex £1,695,000

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Arguably the most stunning views of any house in Colchester; Panoramic Views over seven villages and the Abberton Reservoir; Three levels; 6 Bedrooms; 5 Bathrooms; Orangery; Bespoke Kitchen/ Breakfast Room; Dining Room; Sitting Room; Study/Office; Snug/ Family Room; Large Utility/Boot Room; Studio; Triple Garage; Stunning Grounds approaching 7 Acres(SMTS); EPC Rating TBC.

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"YOU CAN HAVE LOTS OF PEOPLE IN THIS HOUSE AND BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY ROOMS YOU JUST DON'T NOTICE IT."

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TUDOR MASTERPIECE Harpenden, Hertfordshire POA

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A most impressive Grade II Listed former Tudor Priory; Grounds of more than 3 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); Reception Hall; Drawing Room; Study; Dining Room; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Family Room; Utility Room; Cloakroom; Stained Glass, Leaded Light windows; Master Bedroom, 6-piece En-Suite Bathroom; 3 Family Bedrooms; 2 Guest Bedrooms; Guest Bathroom; Quadruple Garage with Space to the First Floor; York Stone Terrace; Detached Contemporary Glasshouse.

•H ERTFORDS H IRE•

"IT ORIGINALLY STOOD IN FLOWTON, SUFFOLK, BUT THE OWNER OF FLOWER’S BREWERY FELL IN LOVE WITH IT IN THE EARLY 1920s AND DECIDED TO MOVE IT BRICK-BY-BRICK TO HARPENDEN."

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LIFESTYLE CHOICE Beautiful Detached Home which has been extensively modernised; within a generous Landscaped Plot; 6 Principle Bedrooms; 3 Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire Set additional Bedrooms within the Annexe; 4 Bathrooms within the main House; 2 Bathrooms within the Annexe; 5 Reception Rooms; £3,500,000 Indoor Swimming Pool with Steam Room; 5 Garages; EPC Rating I N S I DE THI S HOM E

TBC.

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“IT WAS IN A VERY CONVENIENT POSITION, JUST FIVE MINUTES FROM HARLOW, AND WITHIN VERY EASY COMMUTING DISTANCE OF LONDON.”

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RIDING HIGH Broxbourne, Hertfordshire £1,800,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Fantastic Grade II Listed Home; Elevated Position with Far Reaching Views; 4 Double Bedrooms; Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom; Family Bathroom; Large Drawing Room; Extensive Kitchen/Dining Room; Office; Detached Gym and Store Room; Approximatly 10 Acres of Land (STMS) which is split into 6 Large Post and Rail Fenced Grazing Paddocks; Stabling for 12 Horses; Tack Room with Kitchen and Cloakroom.

•H ERTFORDS H IRE•

"IT OFFERS A COUNTRY LIFESTYLE; THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WALKING, RIDING AND PLAYING GOLF AT BRICKENDON AND THE HERTFORDSHIRE GOLF COURSE."

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“THIS HOUSE HAS SO MUCH SPACE THAT CAN BE ENJOYED IN ALL SORTS OF DIFFERENT WAYS.”

PICTURE OF PERFECTION Welwyn, Hertfordshire £1,995,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Substantial and Versatile Edwardian Home; 6 Bedrooms in Main House and 2 in Attached Annexe; Master Bedroom with En-Suite; Spacious Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Dining Room; Drawing Room; Study/Office Space; Detached Leisure Complex with Large Heated Swimming Pool with Entertaining Area and Sauna Room; South Westerly Rear Garden; Gated Entrance; EPC Rating TBC.

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POINTS OF VIEWS Lamberhurst, Kent £1,100,000

INSIDE THIS HOME

Double Oast House With Large, Spacious Roundels; Master Bedroom Suite and 3 Further Bedrooms On The First Floor; Drawing Room Extending to 19ft; Farmhouse Kitchen/Breakfast Room and Large Circular Dining Room; Large Family Room/Playroom/ Reception 4; First Floor Landing incorporating Study/Library Area; Wessex-Style Barn/Workshop Attached; Detached 3-Bay Carport/ Barn Adjoining Neighbouring Field, Integral, Unlicensed Pub with own Entrance; Gardens Surrounding Property; EPC Rating E.

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“NOT ONLY HAS THIS BEEN A GREAT FAMILY HOME FOR US BUT IT IS ALSO A VERY TRANQUIL AND RELAXING PLACE TO SPEND TIME.”

HEART OF OAK Hough on the Hill , Lincolnshire £900,000

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Striking Family House; Under-Floor Heating Throughout the Downstairs; Light Oak Floors, Doors and Staircase; Reception Hall; Drawing Room; Sitting Room; Dining Room; Study; Cloakroom; Kitchen Breakfast Room; Garden Room; Utility Room; Gallery; Principal Bedroom Suite; 4 Further Bedrooms (Two En Suite); Dressing Room; Bathroom; Games Room; Triple Garage; SouthFacing Garden, Approximately 0.5 of an Acre (Subject to Measured Survey); EPC Rating C.

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NATURAL BARN Laxfield, Norfolk £650,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Stunning Grade II Listed Detached Barn; 3 Bedrooms; Master Bedroom with En-suite; Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Area; Sitting Room; Formal Dining Room; Contemporary and Traditional Materials Used; Innovative Design Throughout; Open Plan Living Offering Flexibility; Situated in a Quiet Rural Location; Range of Useful Outbuildings; Air Source Pump with Under Floor Heating; EPC Rating C.

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"COFFEE MORNINGS, PARTIES, EVEN A WEDDING – HOLIDAY FARMHOUSE HAS HOSTED PLENTY OF HAPPY GATHERINGS AND CELEBRATIONS OVER THE YEARS."

EVERY DAY A HOLIDAY Hinderclay, Norfolk £750,000

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Grade II Listed Farmhouse; 5 Bedrooms; En-Suite Master & Guest Room; Dining Room; Sitting Room; Sun Room; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Snug; Detached 2 Bedroom Coach House Annexe; Range of Outbuildings; Swimming Pool; EPC Rating F.

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BROAD DELIGHT Filby, Norfolk Broads £850,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Stunning Contemporary Home; Reception Hall with Dining Area; Kitchen; Separate Drawing Room; Dining and Family Room; Utility Room; First Floor Dining Area; Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-Suite Bathroom; 3 Further Bedrooms; Modern Bathroom; Space for Several Vehicles; Triple Garage, ideal for further conversion (STPP); Rear Gardens with Decking; Expansive Lawned Areas with Mature Trees; EPC rating TBC.

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LOVE AND DEVOTION Pulham St Mary, Norfolk £500,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

TALE OF TWO HOMES South Elmham, Suffolk £650,000

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Grade II Listed Period House; 6 Bedrooms; Master Bedroom with En-Suite; Flexible Accommodation Ideal for an Extended Family; Dining Room; Kitchen; Situated in the Heart of the Village; Much Loved Family Home; Undergone a Program of Upgrading and Refurbishment; Would now benefit from some further upgrading work; Generous and Informal Garden.

Grade II Listed Home; 2 Adjoining Properties; Currently both Holiday Lets providing a regular income; Ideal for someone wishing to run a business; Quiet Rural Location; Wealth of Period Features; Upgraded by the current owners; 4 Bedrooms; 2 Bathrooms; 2 Receptions Rooms; Study; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Utility Room; Cottage includes 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Sitting Room with Dining Area, Kitchen/Breakfast Room and Cloakroom; Detached Double Garage; Generous Lawned Gardens to Rear.

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IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Old Buckingham,Norfolk £750,000

INSIDE THIS HOME

Stunning Georgian House; 6 Bedrooms; Dining Hall; Drawing Room; Sun Terrace; Kitchen/Family Room; Utility Room; Garden Room; Sought After Location On The Edge Of The Green; Wealth Of Period Features; Spacious Flexible Accommodation; Formal Gardens In Excess of an Acre (Subject to Measured Survey); Popular Village With Good Local School; EPC Rating F.

“THIS HAS BEEN A FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME FOR US – A WONDERFUL PLACE FOR A FAMILY OF DIFFERENT GENERATIONS TO ENJOY.”

FROM ACORN TO OAK Mundham, Norfolk OIEO £650,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Spacious Detached Barn Conversion; 6 Bedrooms; 3 En-Suites; 1 Family Bathroom; 2 Reception Rooms; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Utility Room; Flexible Accommodation; Guest Suite; Situated Within Easy Access of the City; Quiet Rural Location; Wealth of Features both Period and Contemporary; Generous and Formal Garden; EPC Rating F.

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DIVINE CREATION Pentney Road, Norfolk £1,950,000

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Historic Grade I Medieval Gatehouse and Renovated Grade II Country Home; Banqueting Hall Ideal for Functions with Adjoining Rooms, Storage and Garaging; Two Cottage Conversions and Bridal Suite; Grounds of 35 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey) with River Frontage and Fishing; Approached via a Sweeping Driveway; The Whole Site has Undergone an Extensive Programme of Upgrading and Restoration.

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"AS SOON AS WE SAW THE CASTLE-LIKE GATEHOUSE WE FELL IN LOVE WITH IT – WE HAVE NOW RESTORED IT TO ITS FORMER GLORY, TURNING THIS PLACE INTO SOMEWHERE VERY SPECIAL TO LIVE."

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CHANCE IN A LIFETIME Edwalton, Nottinghamshire £1,300,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Substantial Detached House; 5 Bedrooms; Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom; Spacious Drawing Room; Gallery Landing; Sitting Room; Study; South West Facing Conservatory; Generous Rear Sun Terrace; Private Gardens; Heated Swimming Pool; Sits in Approximately 0.5 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); Well Maintained Landscaped Gardens; EPC Rating D.

“IT IS VERY RARE FOR PROPERTIES TO BECOME AVAILABLE HERE.”

TO THE MANOR BORN Carlton Scroop, Lincolnshire £850,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Edwardian Manor House; 8 Bedrooms; 7 Reception Rooms; Grand Entrance Hall; Self-Contained Top Floor Apartment; Great Scope For Reconfiguration; Set In Approximately 5 Acres of Land (Subject to Measured Survey); Far-Reaching Views; Mature Parkland Grounds; 4 Car Garage, Plus Plenty Of Parking; EPC Rating D.

"WHEN IT IS JUST THE TWO OF US WE LIKE TO RELAX IN THE SITTING ROOM WHILE THE LARGER DRAWING ROOM IS IDEAL FOR ENTERTAINING." 90

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A MATURE APPROACH Edwalton, Nottinghamshire £1,395,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Beautiful Detached House; 4 Reception Rooms; Living/Dining Kitchen; 6 Bedrooms; 4 Bathrooms; Approximately 0.5 Acres (STMS); Entrance Porch Into Hall; Original Oak Stairs; Drawing Room; Feature Fireplace; A Glazed Atrium; Family Room; Study; Downstairs Wet Room ; Utility Room; 6 Bedrooms; EPC Rating C.

“AT THE CENTRE OF THE HOME IS NOW A BEAUTIFUL ATRIUM, WHICH THE CURRENT OWNERS USE AS A DINING AREA.”

HOMEWARD BOUND West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire £850,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Substantial Extended Victorian Detached House; 5 Bedrooms; 3 Bathrooms; Superb West Facing Living/Dining/Kitchen; Beautiful Sunny Gardens; Great Presentation; Cellar; Ample Parking; Walking Distance of West Bridgford; EPC Rating E.

"THE KITCHEN IS VERY MUCH A MODERN SPACE, WITH A WHITE HIGH GLOSS AND MATT BLACK FINISH." west.bridgford@chewtonrose.co.uk | 01159 814 509 •

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VISION OF SPLENDOUR Moorgreen, Nottinghamshire £900,000

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Grade II Listed Period Home; Set in a Woodland Location North West of Nottingham; 4 Generous Reception Rooms; 7 Bedrooms; 4 Bathrooms; 6th Floor Observation Tower with Spectacular Views; Games Room; Gardens; Tennis Court.

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“THE CONSERVATORY IS A LOVELY PLACE TO SIT, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE FALLOW DEER CROSS THE GROUNDS AND COME RIGHT UP TO THE WINDOWS.”

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NEW PRICE

MODERN LEGEND The Park, Nottingham £1,395,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Completely Modernised 5 Bedroom Detached House; All Bedrooms with En-Suite; Top Quality Fixtures and Fittings include Acacia Hardwood Floor Throughout; Magnificent Fully Fitted Kitchen; Basement Area is a Self Contained Granny/Staff/Teenager Apartment with Kitchen and Bathroom; Double Garage; Enclosed Rear Garden; Walking Distance of Nottingham City Centre; Conservation Area; Tennis, Squash and Bowls Club all within Walking Distance; EPC Rating D.

NEW PRICE

AIR OF SOPHISTICATION West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire £1,200,000 94

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Stunning Individual Coach House; Adjacent to the Old Rectory; Superb Village Location; 2 Reception Rooms; Study; Beautifully Fitted Breakfast/Kitchen; Main House has a Master Bedroom with En-suite; 2 Further Bedrooms with En-Suites; One-Bedroom Cottage with Living Room and Kitchen; Shower Room with Bedroom above; Studio Apartment above Garage with a Kitchenette Area and Bed/Sitting Room with Shower Room; Single Garage; Immaculate Grounds; Hidden Location; EPC Rating F.

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GEORGIAN ELEGANCE Bathley, Nottinghamshire £725,000

INSIDE THIS HOME

Period Farmhouse; 5/6 Bedrooms; Stabling & Garaging; Fantastic Gardens & Grounds; Large Range of Traditional Outbuildings; Approximately 7 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); EPC Rating F.

"IT HAS ITS BEAUTIFUL SETTING, WITH ALL ITS WONDERFUL TREES AND FEATURES."

ELEGANCE AND STYLE Kingston On Soar, Nottinghamshire £699,995

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Substantial Family Home set within Country Estate; 5 Bedrooms; 2 Reception Rooms; Open Plan Kitchen; Living Room; Double Garage; Secluded Location; EPC Rating F.

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“WE REFURBISHED IT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, ENSURING IT ALL WORKED WELL FOR US BUT THAT WE RETAINED THE CHARACTER AT THE SAME TIME.”

BEST OF ALL WORLDS Pwll-Y-Cwm, Rockfield £1,750,000

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Period House; 5 Bedrooms; 3 En-Suites; Family Bathroom; Drawing Room; Living Room; Dining Room; Library; Study; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Downstairs Cloakroom; 6 Acres (STMS); Swimming Pool; Tennis Court; Working Barn and Entertainment Barn with Commercial Kitchen and Bar with capacity for 100 people, licensed for weddings; EPC Rating D.

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PALACE IN WONDERLAND Parc Maes Ffynnon, Itton £3,999,500

INSIDE THIS HOME

Recently Built Georgian Styled Manor House; 7 Bedrooms; Capacious Reception Hall; 5 Reception Rooms; 6 En-Suites and 6 Dressing Rooms; Large Conservatory; Jeremy Davies Fitted Kitchen; Preparation Kitchen and 2 Utility Rooms; Separate Offices and 2-Bedroom Staff Cottage; Swimming Pool; Cellar and Lift; Six-Car Garage; 5 Minutes To Chepstow Racecourse; Approximately 20,000 Sq Ft; Sought-After Location With 150 Acres (Subject To Measured Survey); EPC Rating D.

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UNDER OFFER

ODE TO A FRENCH CHATEAU Plas Cilybebyll, Pontardawe £1,100,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Detached French Chateau; 9 Bedrooms; 4 En-Suite Bedrooms; 2 Bathrooms; Large Drawing Room with Featured Fireplace; Dining Room; Oak Panelled Study with Secret Passage Leading to Drawing Room; Oak Panelled Library; Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Indoor Heated Swimming Pool with Jacuzzi; Detached 2 Bedroom Cottage; Formal, Well-Manicured Gardens, Secret Garden; Outdoor Tennis Courts; Large Agricultural Barn; Set Within 2 Acres of Garden (Subject To Measured Survey); EPC Rating E.

S OUTH WA LES

“WE HAVE REALLY ENJOYED ALL THE SPACE HERE: FROM THE MOMENT YOU STEP INTO THE HALL IT FEELS QUITE OPEN.”

PARADISE FOUND Vaendre Hall, St Mellons £2,000,000

INSIDE THIS HOME

Stone-Built, Elegant, 19th Century Country House; Grade Ii Listed; Master Bedroom, Dressing Room and Balcony; 2 Bathrooms; 7 Bedrooms; Reception Hall; Drawing or Music Room; Breakfast Room; Study and Cloakroom; Dining Room; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Billiard Room; Far-Reaching Views of The Bristol Channel; Set In Approximately 4 Acres (Subject To Measured Survey); With St Mellons Golf Course on 3 Sides; Detached Lodge House, Plus Coach House Stable with 3 Stalls.

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IMPRESSIVE LIVING Eclipse, Porthcawl £1,850,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Beautiful Modern Home; 6 Bedrooms; Open Plan Living Space; Indoor Swimming Pool; Leisure Floor; South Facing; Under Floor Heating Throughout; Air Conditioning in all Rooms; EPC Rating C.

“IT IS BUILT OVER FOUR FLOORS WITH STUNNING UNOBSCURED SEA VIEWS OVER REST BAY.”

FIELD DAYS Meadowgate, Llancarfan £850,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Beautifully Extended 5 Bedroom Family Home; 4 Reception Rooms; 3 Bathrooms; Double Garage; Stunning Back Garden Boasting Countryside Views; EPC Rating D.

"THE PROPERTY IS EXTREMELY WELL-DESIGNED AND MAKES THE PERFECT HOME FOR MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING." 100

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ON TOP OF THE WORLD Wolvesnewton, Devauden £1,250,000

INSIDE THIS HOME

LAKESIDE LUXURY Lakeside, Redbrook £995,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Commanding Grade II Listed Period Home; 6 Bedrooms; 4 Bedrooms; 2 Bathrooms; Master Bedroom with Dual Aspect Views and Walk-In Wardrobe; Delightful Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Drawing Room; Dining Room; Set on Circa of Approximately 22 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); Equestrian Facilities; Attached Large Barn; 2 Paddocks of Approximately 7 Acres, the rest of the land is Woodland and Fields; Magnificent Views over to the Skirrid, Blorenge and Sugar Loaf Mountain; EPC Rating F.

Contemporary and Stylish Detached 6 Bedroom Home; Built on 3 Levels; Open Plan Living Environment; Kitchen/ Dining/Living Room with Contemporary Design; Family Bathroom; Master Bedroom with Walk in Wardrobe & En-Suite Bathroom; Landscaped Rear Garden; Detached Double Garage; EPC Rating D.

"THE IMPRESSIVE, NEWLY FINISHED HOUSE PRESENTS EYE-CATCHING STYLE AGAINST THE EVER-CHANGING COLOURS OF THE HILL BESIDE IT." south.wales@chewtonrose.co.uk | 02920 226 129 •

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ON GOLDEN POND Maendy Isaf, Lower Machen £845,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Detached 500 Year-Old Limestone-Built Family Home; 4 Bedrooms; Large Kitchen/Dining/Living Area; Drawing Room; Sitting Room; Dining Hall; Master Suite with Stunning Views & EnSuite Bathroom; Family Bathroom; Sits in Approximately 2 Acres of Land (Subject to Measured Survey); Lake to Rear; Electric Double Gates at Entrance; EPC Rating G.

“THERE IS A LAKE TO THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY, WHICH HAS ITS OWN BOAT AND DECKED AREA TO SIT AND ENJOY THE DUCKS.”

ALL THE COLOUR OF LIFE Ty Teulu, Maesycwmmer £650,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Idyllic Setting; Spacious Open Plan 5 Bedroom Detached Barn; 3 Reception Rooms; 3 Bathrooms; Open Plan Kitchen and Dining Area, The dining area has wooden maple flooring, which originally came from the Top Rank in Bristol; Exceptional Views; EPC Rating D.

“BEAUTIFULLY REBUILT BARN CONVERSION WITH FANTASTIC COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS.” 102

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OBJECT OF BEAUTY Broughton, Newport £800,000

INSIDE THIS HOME

Detached Property; 6 Bedrooms; Built In 1865; 2 Family Bathrooms; Open-Plan Kitchen Dining and Family Room; Wrap around Terrace; Double Garage; Large Driveway Offering Ample Parking; Set On Approximately Half An Acre of Land (Subject to Measured Survey); With Outline Planning For 3 Bedroom Detached Property; EPC Rating F.

“IT IS AN UNUSUAL AND IMPOSING VICTORIAN PROPERTY, WITH OUTSTANDING, DETAILED, ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES.”

THE GREAT AND THE GOOD Great House Farm, Earlswood £1,000,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Beautiful, Detached Country Property; 5 Bedrooms; Master Bedroom with En-Suite; 4 Bathrooms, 3 with En-Suites; 4 GoodSized Reception Rooms; Open-Plan Kitchen/Dining Room; Drawing Room; Study; Dining Room; Sitting Room and Extra Kitchen; Glorious Views in all Directions; Approximately 11 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey) (or up to 45 Acres (STMS) available via separate negotiation if required); EPC Rating F.

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CORNER OF ENGLAND Dorking, Surrey £1,500,000

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Secluded 19th Century Country Home; 7 Double Bedrooms; Spacious Drawing Room; Country Style Kitchen; Set in 8.5 Acres of Parkland Grounds, Meadow and Woodland (Subject to Measured Survey); Beautiful, Rural Location, at the end of a Quiet, Private Lane; Heated Pool with Enclosed Terrace and Changing Room; Hard Tennis Court; Integral/Studio Flat with separate Entrance; EPC Rating F.

S URREY

“CORBELS HAS BEEN AN ADORED HOME NOT ONLY BY OUR FAMILY BUT BY PREVIOUS OWNERS, MANY OF WHOM WE HAVE MET.”

A SAFE HAVEN Leatherhead, Surrey £2,475,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Enchanting Tudor-Style House; 3 Good-Sized First Floor Bedrooms; First Floor Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom and Dressing Room; 2 Second Floor Double Bedrooms plus Bathroom; Reception Hall with Open Fireplace; Drawing Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Study; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Utility Room; Swimming Pool; Annexe or Party Lodge; Tennis Court; Triple Garage; Landscaped Grounds of Approximately 1.75 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); EPC Rating TBC.

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LIVING THE DREAM Tadworth, Surrey £2,295,000

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Spectacular Modern Day Mansion; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Stunning Garden Room; Terrace and Pool Area; Reception Hall; 4 Bedrooms; 3 En-Suites and Dressing Rooms; Further 3 Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom; Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool with Barbecue Area, Outdoor Kitchen and Wide Seating Terraces; Double Garage with Ample Additional Parking in The Sweeping, Block-Paved Driveway; Gated & Secluded Grounds; Popular & Sought After Location; EPC Rating C.

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Subject to Contract

GLORIOUS VIEWS Fetcham, Surrey £2,250,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Substantial and Imposing Family Home; Master Suite with En-Suite, Dressing Room and Balcony; 5 Further Double Bedrooms; Spacious Bespoke Handmade Solid Wood Kitchen; Drawing Room with Feature Fireplace Housing Log Burner; Formal Dining Room; Study with Bespoke Fitted Furniture; Stunning Views from Rear; Electric Gates; Double Garage; Ample Parking; EPC Rating C.

“IT IS LIKE HAVING YOUR OWN PRIVATE OASIS WITH SO MUCH SPACE TO ENJOY WITH ALL THE FAMILY.”

Subject to Contract

BOXING CLEVER Cobham, Surrey £1,250,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Gated Detached Property; 4 Bedrooms; 2 Bathrooms; Kitchen/ Conservatory; Drawing Room; Dining Room; Study; Double Garage; Outbuildings; Beautiful Gardens; Semi-Rural Location; EPC Rating F.

"THE FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATION HAS MADE THE HOUSE AN EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME." cobham@chewtonrose.co.uk | 01932 576 600 •

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PLACE OF SANCTUARY Coolham, West Sussex £5,000,000

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Period Style Manor House; 9 Bedrooms; Formal and Informal Gardens; Approximately 80 Acres of Park and Fields (Subject to Measured Survey); Detached Lodge House; Swimming Pool and Sauna; Tennis Court; Stable Yard and Paddocks; Secluded and Secure; EPC Rating E.

WEST S USS EX

“AT THE TOP OF THE LONG, DIE-STRAIGHT DRIVE, THE HOUSE SPREADS OUT LIKE A TRUE COUNTRY MANOR, AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF ITS MATURE, WOODED GROUNDS.”

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PRIDE OF PLACE Ingatestone, Essex £2,250,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Magnificent Family Home; 4 Bedrooms; Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom; Drawing Room; Sitting Room; Dining Room; Summer House; Sits in Leafy, Mature Grounds Extending to more than 2 Acres (Subject to Measured Survey); EPC Rating TBC.

“I SAW THE DRAWING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND STAIRCASE, AND IMAGINED WHAT A WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME IT COULD BECOME FOR US.”

THOROUGHLY MODERNISED Chigwell, West Essex £1,600,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Detached Home; 5 Double Bedrooms; Master Suite on the Second Floor with Walk In Wardrobe and En-Suite Bathroom; 2 Further Bathrooms; 3 Reception Rooms; Kitchen/ Dining Room; Utility Room; Detached Games Room with Annexe Potential; Carriage Driveway; Completely Modernised Throughout; Large Rear Garden; Garage; Hot Tub with Covering (By Separate Negotiation); EPC Rating TBC.

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LIFE AND STYLE Emerson Park, Hornchurch £2,250,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Splendid Sought After Home; 6 Bedrooms; 3 Reception Rooms; Elegant Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Luxurious Family Room; Dining Room; Beautiful Family Bathroom; Sweeping Driveway; Outdoor Swimming Pool; Spacious Garden; EPC Rating C.

“AS SOON AS VISITORS PULL THROUGH THE GATE AND STOP IN FRONT OF IT THEY FIND IT IMPRESSIVE.”

GARDEN LIVING Chigwell, West Essex £950,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Stylish New Apartment; 3 Double Bedrooms; 2 Bathrooms; Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room; Utility Room; Underground Parking; Lift Access directly into your Apartment; Secure Gated Development; Full Private use of rear garden; Fantastic Location; Convenient For Chigwell Amenities and Station; EPC Rating TBC.

"THERE ARE ONLY THREE APARTMENTS IN THIS BEAUTIFUL NEW BUILDING." west.essex@chewtonrose.co.uk | 020 8504 0977 •

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FIRST CLASS HOME Toothill, West Essex £1,500,000

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Large Detached Family Home; 5 Double Bedrooms all Located on First Floor; En-Suite Shower Rooms to Master Bedroom and Bedroom 2; Family Bathroom; 5 Reception Rooms; 2 Formal Drawing Rooms; Dining Room; Family Room; Office; Large Kitchen/ Breakfast Room; Utility Room; Cloakroom; Set In Approximately 1 Acre (Subject to Measured Survey); Swimming Pool; Double Garage with Annexe or Leisure Room Attached and Above; Pool House; Swimming Pool; EPC Rating TBC.

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"IT IS EASY TO GET TO CHELMSFORD TO GO SHOPPING OR TO POP TO THE WEST END ON THE CENTRAL LINE."

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THE INTERVIEW

Keith Penton

The head of jewellery at Christie’s London has been involved in the sale of some of the world’s most beautiful and expensive items.

Here, he reveals some gems of his own Tell us a bit about your work. It mainly involves assessing jewellery and gemstones for private collectors and jewellery professionals. This may involve travel anywhere in the world.

How did you get to where you are today? I started in the jewellery business about 27 years ago after leaving university, first selling antique jewellery in a shop and then moving to a London auction house as an auctioneer’s clerk and cashier. After that, I became a porter in the jewellery department and worked my way up. I studied gemmology and diamond grading in the evenings and became a Fellow of the Gemmological Association and the diamond grading equivalent.

What are the most memorable jewels you have sold? Selling the Wittelsbach diamond in 2008 was a career-defining moment, as it covered 300 years of history, dating back to Philip IV of Spain, and briefly broke an auction world record when it sold for £16.4m.

Other highlights include the sale of Princess Margaret’s jewellery and the Elizabeth Taylor sale.

What is your favourite gem or jewel? It is difficult to choose just one. If you have researched the historic background of a jewel, you have a greater connection to it, or if you have assisted in the sale of a piece to a collector who is passionate about it, you also remember the item vividly. If I had to choose a coloured gemstone as a favourite, it would probably be a Kashmir sapphire, as the best examples exhibit a beautiful velvety blue like no other sapphire.

Do you wear jewellery yourself? A family signet ring.

How would you describe your personal style? I am fairly conservative and traditional when it comes to clothes, although I do have a penchant for good shoes and ties. At weekends I occasionally wear jeans, but generally my style could be described as country.

Where do you live and what is your home like? I live in London in a typical Edwardian house and it is the opposite of minimalist, as I collect pictures, books and anything that catches my eye. I also have a bolthole on the Suffolk coast, which is furnished with rustic painted furniture and folk art. Home is important to me – London provides the excitement of living in arguably the greatest city on Earth and Suffolk has the drama of the sea.

How do you spend your free time? Walking along the coast, enjoying a pint in a village pub, hunting for books and decorative antiques at a fair or market, dinner with friends at home, or visiting museums, exhibitions and churches are all an attractive proposition for me.

What are your upcoming projects? I already have a trip to the Middle East and Athens planned, but a major element of the job is reacting quickly to a request for a valuation and seeing where that leads. www.christies.com 114 www.chewtonrose.co.uk

A pair of rare Georgian diamond ear pendants (above) and a late-19thcentury sapphire and diamond brooch (bottom left), both sold at auction by Christie’s; a typical Edwardian house like Keith’s (below); and the Suffolk coast, where Keith has a ‘bolthole’ (bottom)

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