The Place magazine Autumn/Winter 2014

GREAT BRITISH HOMES FROM CHEWTON ROSE | AUTUMN/WINTER 2014

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INTERIORS INSPIRATION AND ADVICE FROM THE DESIGN EXPERTS HOW TO CREATE YOUR PERFECT BEDROOM FOOD & DR INK

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WELCOME GREAT BRITISH HOMES FROM CHEWTON ROSE | AUTUMN/WINTER 2014

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Welcome to The Place, the inspiring magazine from Chewton Rose. In our latest issue you’ll find a selection of exciting dates for your diary, from an exhibition of Ming masterpieces to a winter wonderland in south Wales. Wherever you are, you’ll find something that’s not to be missed. Our guide to a brilliant autumn starts on page 7. And, of course, on our The Property pages you’ll find indispensable advice and style tips from experts to help you create an interior to be proud of.

As the days get shorter, and our ‘nesting instinct’ inevitably begins to kick in, we turn our attention to the bedroom. Often woefully overlooked when it comes to an interior scheme, this is the room where we can really express ourselves. For some, the bedroom is an opulent boudoir, all mood lighting and feminine fabrics. For others, it’s a cool, pared-down retreat from the outside world. Whatever type of bedroom you are dreaming of, our The Room feature (page 24) should give you some great ideas.

Once you’ve created your ultimate bedroom, you might be tempted to close all the doors and retire with a good book or DVD box set, but before you do, there’s still time to create an equally impressive garden. Our feature on page 26 tells you everything you need to know about commissioning a garden designer – and where to find the right one for you. Act now, and you’ll have a great outdoors that will bring you pleasure for years to come (and add value to your home).

Autumn’s cooler days bring with them the perfect excuse to start eating heartier suppers (and lunches), and once again we’ve rounded up the best restaurants and bars around the Chewton Rose areas, including a restored 17th-century inn in West Sussex and luxurious private dining in London’s trendy Shoreditch. We’ve also worked with the clever people at Christopher’s in London’s Covent Garden to create the ‘Red Deer Martini’ exclusively for The Place (see below) – it’s only on the menu for a limited time, so be sure to try one while you have the chance. (We’ve included the recipe, too, so you can recreate it at home.)

As ever, this issue also contains an unparalleled selection of Great British Homes for sale with Chewton Rose as well as insider knowledge from our expert agents. If you’re wondering whether now is a good time to put your house on the market or, indeed, whether your house is ‘right’ for Chewton Rose, you’ll find the answers in our The Knowledge section (page 34).

Enjoy the issue, and have an amazing autumn.

The Place Published by Think, 124-128 Barlby Road, London W10 6BL 020 8962 3020 Editor Steven Short Art Director Darren Endicott Senior Sub-editor Marion Thompson Contributing Editors Farah Dib, Stephanie Jones, Kate Parkin, Aileen Scoular, Kevin Smith Designer Nikki Ackerman Account Manager Kieran Paul Managing Director Polly Arnold Chewton Rose Registered Office, 40 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JG For Chewton Rose Kim Dewing Head of Marketing and PR, Claire Armstrong Marketing Assistant, Catherine Morton Marketing Assistant, Jessica Caws Marketing Assistant

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THE SEASON

A Victorian Obsession in the capital, plus where to catch the festive bug in south Wales.

Our guide to an inspiring autumn and beyond

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THE PROPERTY

Grade II listed Loddon House in Norfolk is the epitome of grandeur, having been restored to its former glory

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THE INTERIOR

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Our resident stylist, Susie Clegg, showcases modern flooring options, and sings the praises of tongue and groove

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THE PROPERTY

Flour power – how an old bakery became the perfect modern family home

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THE DESIGNER

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THE STYLE

Anita Kohn, the brains behind Living in Space, shares her secrets for creating a luxurious interior

Silk scarves for lounge lizards, fake fur for animal lovers, must-have tech and beauty treats to try

THE PROPERTY

THE KNOWLEDGE

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A generous home and Doctor Who as a neighbour – there’s a lot to love about this Welsh property

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THE ROOM

The most personal room in the house is the place where we can really be ourselves. Inspiration for creating the ultimate bedroom

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THE GARDEN

When the time comes to reinvent your garden, you need an expert.

We tell you everything you need to know about finding a designer

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Words of wisdom from Chewton Rose’s expert agents, the ‘Chewton Rose’, plus testimonials from happy clients

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THE PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

Our selection of Great British Homes – find your dream property here

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THE INTERVIEW

The Great British Menu judge Matthew Fort on food and his passion for Italy

THE TABLE

Luxurious champagne from Dom Pérignon, the ‘Red Deer Martini’ and what to try at the Michelin Guide Pub of the Year 2014

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Autumn’s hottest tickets and can’t-afford-to-miss events

VISIONS OF CHINA

One of this autumn’s most exciting exhibitions, focusing on China's Ming dynasty and the golden age – the period in the first half of the 15th century when China became a global superpower – will be on show at The British Museum. The items, on loan from 10 Chinese institutions and 21 international lenders, include the sword of the Yongle emperor, known as ‘the warrior’, and exquisite porcelain, gold, jewellery, furniture, paintings, sculptures and textiles.

Ming: 50 years that changed China runs until 5 January 2015. www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/ming.aspx

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GLASGOW’S FINEST

MOSTLY MOZART

Fans of classical music should head to Bath Mozartfest this autumn. On offer is a feast of music featuring masterpieces by Wolfgang Amadeus and some of his contemporaries. Highlights include the Gabrieli Consort & Players, with a unique take on Purcell and Britten, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, which will play a Mozart concerto in the closing concert.

7-15 November www.bathmozartfest.org.uk

WRAPPING UP HISTORY

Every year, the 11 period living rooms at London’s Geffrye Museum are decorated with authentic festive decorations, lighting, music and greenery to give visitors a flavour of what Christmas was like in bygone times.

Christmas Past this year focuses on the 18th century, with highlights including greenery workshops and a concert by candlelight.

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh is celebrated in the city of his birth this autumn at The Hunterian Art Gallery exhibition Mackintosh Architecture. The show aims to demonstrate that, while brilliant in his own right, Mackintosh owed great debts to his business partners at Honeyman, Keppie & Mackintosh, as well as countless contractors, suppliers and clients who helped make his visions reality.

Until 4 January 2015 www.glasgow.ac.uk/ hunterian

Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Daily Record building, Glasgow: perspective from the south-east, 1901 ©The Hunterian, University of Glasgow 2014

THE SEASON VICTORIAN’S SECRET

Leighton House Museum is hosting A Victorian Obsession: The Pérez Simón Collection, giving us the chance to see 50 exceptional paintings from the largest private collection of Victorian art outside the UK. Owned by billionaire Mexican collector Juan Antonio Pérez Simón, the pieces include five works

by Frederic, Lord Leighton and rarely seen paintings by many of the most celebrated Victorian artists.

14 November to 29 March 2015 www.rbkc.gov.uk/subsites/ museums.aspx Albert Moore, A Quartet: A painter’s tribute to the Art of Music, 1868, Oil on canvas, The Pérez Simón Collection, Mexico © Studio Sébert Photographes

NAKED AMBITION

The Radical Nude at The Courtauld Gallery in Somerset House, London, is Egon Schiele’s first major solo exhibition in the UK, showcasing the artist’s fascinating vision of the human body in all its imperfections and intensity.

Working in Vienna, alongside Gustav Klimt and Oskar Kokoschka, he produced some of the most radical depictions of the human body of modern times.

23 October to 18 January 2015 www.courtauld.ac.uk/ gallery/exhibitions/2014/ Schiele/index.shtml

Egon Schiele (1890-1918), Standing Nude with Orange Stockings, 1914 Black chalk and gouache, 48.5 x 32.1cm, Leopold Museum, Vienna

GLITTERING PRIZES

The elegant Guildhall in Winchester will once more be hosting the Desire Jewellery & Silversmithing Fair this autumn. Some 70 individual jewellers and silversmiths, including Erica Sharpe, whose work you can see here, will be showcasing their wares. The fair is a great opportunity to catch up with established names as well as discover some of the emerging talents in the field.

7-9 November www.desirefair.com

EQUINE TIMES

AGENT’S SECRET ’Celtic Manor, in the Usk Valley, is one of the premium resorts in Wales, and the people there really embrace Christmas. Each year, they transform part of the resort into the Christmas Kingdom. It’s very family focused.

There is a temporary ice rink, stalls and a Santa’s grotto complete with reindeer. It’s a really good show – there’s nothing else quite like it.’

Craig Berrow, Assistant Branch Partner, South Wales Chewton Rose 24 November to 4 January 2015 www.celtic-manor.com/ christmas-kingdom

The Horse of the Year Show is the culmination of British equestrian events. Promising a multitude of exciting features, this year’s show at Birmingham NEC is headlined by the Musical Ride of The Household Cavalry. The rest of the event includes the most prestigious national showing and showjumping championships, 11 international showjumping classes and Virbac 3D Worming Pony Club Mounted Games.

8-12 October www.hoys.co.uk

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THE PROPERTY

GORGEOUS GEORGIAN Used as a hospital and later as offices, this vast property has now been sympathetically restored with period features to its original use as a home

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The decor of the dining room gives the space a regal air; formal and informal sofas are used in the sitting room to great effect; Loddon House's grand exterior is more than matched by the decoration throughout the property, and a wealth of windows allow lots of light to flood in; an impressive hallway has been restored to reflect a graceful charm

Loddon House, Loddon, £1,650,000 Contact: Anna-Marie Catchpole, Chewton Rose, Norwich branch, 01603 622017, norwich@ chewtonrose.co.uk

There is zero surprise that Loddon House, a grandiose Grade II listed 10-bedroom property, is a landmark in the Norfolk village from which it takes its name. Set in 1.7 acres of landscaped gardens, complete with Victorian glasshouse, the Georgian house that dates from 1706 is standout spectacular.

A large part of that spectacle comes from the magnificent windows and the light they afford. That they remain is the result of a twist of fate some 30 years after the house was first built for an attorney, when it was turned into a hospital, making it exempt from window tax. ‘Two of the original owner’s daughters, Sarah and Henrietta, scratched their names in the glass in the windows on the landing, which can still be seen,’ says Esther Tan, who has lived here with her family since 2000. ‘My daughter was born here and I named her after Henrietta.’

The house had been used as offices when Esther and Tim Worthington-Chapman bought and set about restoring it. ‘We wanted to put it back to the way it would have been in Georgian times, also ensuring it was a comfortable place to be,’ Esther says. They were in luck. The windows weren’t the only original features intact.

A sweeping staircase and balustrade, ornate fireplaces and decorative plasterwork offered Esther a canvas on which to stamp their personality. The result is masterful.

Neutral, soft yellow shades and rich magentas are woven seamlessly together on walls and in soft furnishings and carpets throughout the ground floor. In the sitting room, formal and informal sofas and chairs dovetail with colour-coded patterned curtains, dark-wood tables and bookcases, and gilded picture frames and mirrors. The regal dining room is drop-dead dramatic. A large polished table, with seating for 12, at its centre, its deep-hued walls offset by the printed drapes and pelmets that dress the sash windows. The elegant hallway is lined with beautifully upholstered chairs and chaises longues, echoed by the full-colour softly draped curtains adorning the windows that run along one wall. The hardwood floor is punctured by rich, intricately woven rugs.

Light floods the whole house, the guest bedroom has triple windows, and the master bedroom its own suite of rooms. The higher you go, the less formal it becomes. ‘The rooms at the top are more cottage-like and have the best views of Loddon,’ says Esther. ‘It is a beautiful house.’

There is more. The kitchen is state-of-the-art sleek, there is a showstopping heated indoor swimming pool built in the style of an orangery, a coach house and a clock house, both self-contained, both with two bedrooms, shower room, kitchen and living area.

Loddon is a small market town within the Broads conservation area. ‘We’ve enjoyed being here so much,’ Esther says. ‘Loddon is a great place, with very good schools, shops and services.’ It is also just 12 miles southeast of Norwich for an easy getaway. Though once you’re here at Loddon House, getting away won’t cross your mind.

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GET THE LOOK TWIN SET

SCALE UP

Laura Ashley’s take on a chinoiserie design is vibrant and fresh, working brilliantly with rich red accessorising. The wallpaper and fabric are natural companions, so be brave and combine them for a country house look.

Summer Palace in cranberry wallpaper, £39 per roll, Summer Palace fabric, £35 per metre, made-to-measure curtains start from £165, all Laura Ashley. www.lauraashley.com

Update classic paintings with a change of scale or medium. Surface View can provide murals, blinds or wallpapers, as well as prints, to create a stunning focal point for your room.

Psyche showing her sisters her gifts from Cupid print by Jean-Honoré Fragonard from The National Gallery collection. Create your bespoke interior product from murals to canvases. Prices start from £145, in this design, Surface View. www.surfaceview.co.uk

MATERIAL WEALTH Indulge windows with luxurious fabrics. Shrewsbury Holmdale in Putty Ginger (left), £184 per metre, Whitfield in Cedar Claret (far left), £198 per metre, Watts of Westminster. www.watts1874.co.uk

LODDON HOUSE

THE GR AND TOUR GO FOR GOLD

This elegant sofa upholstered in rich cotton silk would grace any home. Alexandra twoseater sofa, £3,735, (excluding fabric) shown in Leonora Flame 1026G, £150 per metre, variety of leg stain and castors available. Beaumont & Fletcher. www.beaumontandfletcher.co.uk

For fabrics and furnishings, large-scale motifs such as damasks and brocades have a timeless appeal that never seems to fade. Perfect for large windows, upholstery and high walls, combine these materials with glorious accessories and statement furniture

WELL HELD

Never forget the importance of accessorising! Those finishing touches can make all the difference, These glamorous tiebacks are the perfect final flourish. Coral tieback, £995 each, Spina Design. www.spinadesign.co.uk

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PERFECT FOLIE

FAIRY-TALE MAGIC

This super-scale pattern, inspired by holidays in a French chateau, is perfect for your own palace. Palais Scarlet, £85 per roll, Sophie Conran for Arthouse. www.arthouse.com

A sizable room can easily accommodate largescale patterns to create your own stately home.

Folie 99/7033 Tivoli wallpaper (below right), £75 per roll, Folie 99/15060 Versailles (below left), £120 per roll, Cole & Son. www.cole-and-son.com

PERFECT VISION

Large windows demand grand gestures, Moghul Interiors offers advice on curtain design and fabrics.

Made-to-measure silk curtains from £1,000 and Roman blinds from £460, Moghul Interiors. www.moghulinteriors.com www.chewtonrose.co.uk 13

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ask a stylist

‘Shopping, propping and making things look pretty,’ is how interior stylist and designer Susie Clegg spends her time. For more than 15 years, Susie has been creating beautiful and inspiring editorial features and advertising campaigns for magazines such as Livingetc and brands such as Sony, Waitrose and MTV. She has also created luxury interiors for boutique hotels and many private clients.

Susie studied furniture and interior design before establishing her own practice (www.susieclegg. co.uk). For this issue of The Place, Susie helps you create your dream interior for the chillier months ahead. If you’d like to ask Susie a question about your home décor, please email her at chewtonrose@thinkpublishing.co.uk

Q I’d like to buy a statement rug to warm up my stripped floor for autumn. What are the current trends and what designs should I look out for?

Jenny Rymald, Norwich Statement rugs are a great way of adding some warmth to a room, especially when you have floorboards or tiles on the floor. Moroccan rugs are really desirable right now, as they showcase the geometric shapes that are on trend this season. The patterns are bold, but adding them to your room with a statement rug is a great way of not overdoing the look. Keep the pattern monochrome or within a muted palette, so the rug will be timeless. A Moroccan Berber rug is a great example of this: a simple diamond-pattern design on a long-piled rug will give you a cosy feel in any room with stripped floorboards. The larger-sized rug you use, the more impact you’ll create in your room; anything too small will lose this effect.

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PHOTOGRAPH: EMMA MITCHELL

LEFT: Tongue and groove is an ideal alternative to wallpaper and adds interest, as well as texture, to a room

Q We are considering tongue and groove as an alternative to wallpaper in our hall. Would this work?

Josh and Fiona Wright, Chesham Tongue and groove is a perfect option if you want to avoid wallpaper, as it brilliantly adds texture and pattern to your walls. It can work in either a traditional or contemporary space and complements most interiors. Bespoke tongue and groove is obviously the best choice (ask your interior designer), though there are plenty of off-the-shelf options from larger DIY stores. Shopbought tongue and groove is easily cut to size and attached to your walls.

There are two ways you can use it, and both work well depending on the look you are going for. Either choose it cut to height under the dado rail or run it right up to the picture rail height. You can add a small shelf to finish off the look. Either way, tongue and groove is a great way to add character or a focal point to a property and it is easily painted to fit in with your chosen colour scheme.

LEFT: Add an on-trend Moroccan rug to bring warmth and colour to stripped floorboards RIGHT: Cork flooring in a bathroom oozes simple style

Q I need to breathe some life into a tired guest bedroom. What can I do?

Linda Cockburn, Horsham Guest bedrooms are brilliant places to experiment in by adding bold statements of colour and pattern – perfect for impressing your guests.

As the room is not used every day, it is an ideal area to invest in some key statement pieces, such as a beautiful rug, bed throw or cushions.

Treat your guests to exquisite pieces of textile design, as spotted at this year’s Milan Furniture Fair. These vibrant cushions (from £64) are

by WRONG FOR HAY (www.wrongforhay.com) – a design collaboration between Danish brand HAY and London-based designer Sebastian Wrong.

ABOVE: Bold statement pieces, such as colourful cushions, can transform a guest bedroom

Q Any suggestions for an alternative to lino for our bathroom?

Melanie Culshaw, Andover It’s important to get bathroom flooring right, but it’s often not given as much thought as it should be when considering your interior. Cork flooring is a great way to add warmth to the bathroom and is a bit different to the usual choices of tiles or vinyl flooring. Cork flooring can come in a variety of colours and has a lovely subtle, natural texture to its surface – it’s stylish and will be soft and warm underfoot. This cork flooring is from Portuguese brand GRANORTE (www.granorte.pt) and costs £71 per square metre. www.chewtonrose.co.uk 15

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PER FECTION This old bakery has been turned into a desirable family home

Basking in a golden glow, courtesy of its toasted-orange-coloured carrstone, Alma House, the three-storey one-time Snettisham village bakery, is now a wonderful family home, after its owners, Caroline and Simon Jordan, fell in love with it on sight.

Built in 1882, the house’s symmetrical, unfussy exterior cloaks a characterful, airy interior with vaulted ceilings, and original doors and windows throughout, its past life evident all around. ‘There are fireplaces in most rooms and you can still see the old bread ovens. We use them as shelves now,’ Caroline says. Most dazzling is the light. ‘The whole house is incredibly light; everyone who visits comments on it. It’s unusual for a house of this age.’

The layout affords the luxury of space. Style-wise, they have made it their own. There is a formal dining room and a sitting room, but much of the ground floor is taken up with a bespoke, handmade kitchen-cum-dining area, a perfect mix of traditional and modern with gem-bright chairs, that opens out on to a courtyard. In the corner, a cute spiral staircase leads to the first-floor drawing room. This former flour loft is an oasis of calm, topped and tailed with original wooden balcony offer views over the back garden – features flooring and beams reaching to the ceiling. Decorated echoed in the orange room that boasts clever storage in neutral shades, including a wall given over entirely to and is sound-proofed. ‘This was a playroom for our built-in bookcases and shelves, bursts of colour come daughter,’ Caroline says. ‘It is now more like a studio from rugs and cushions. French windows and a Juliet as it is much more modern than the rest of the house.’

The house’s unique set-up makes hosting easy. With two bedrooms, one a master with en suite, and a shower room on the first floor, the family can stay together, leaving the second floor self-contained with two further bedrooms and a bathroom for guests.

‘We love the house and we love Snettisham because it’s a proper village. It’s a great place to live and we love CLOCKWISE FROM MAIN IMAGE: Traditional meets modern in the kitchen/ being able to walk to everything we need,’ says Caroline. dining area, with a spiral staircase that leads to the drawing room; once a The icing on the cake is the village location – just five flour loft, the drawing room, with its high vaulted ceiling, is now a tranquil place to relax; Alma House's attractive exterior is enhanced by the carrstone minutes from the beach, surrounded by an RSPB reserve with which it was built; the bespoke kitchen makes full use of the space and and close to King’s Lynn for fast trains to London. is perfect for entertaining 16 www.chewtonrose.co.uk

Alma House, Snettisham £425,000 Contact: Anna-Marie Catchpole, Chewton Rose, Norwich branch, 01603 622017, norwich@ chewtonrose.co.uk

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GET THE LOOK BOX OF DELIGHTS

These fabulous-scale bookshelves add a visual treat with differing boxy sections. Use units singularly or place them together to fill a space.

Random Bookcase, 81.6cm x 25cm x 216.3cm, £1,772, Aram. www.aram.co.uk

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CONTAINED No matter how grand your home, you’ll need clever storage and, thankfully, with today’s diverse designs every nook and cranny has potential. Here are some ideas for tidying away your stuff without compromising on style.

A life less cluttered…

BLACK BOX

Simplicity itself, the sharp lines of this elegant hand-painted box make it ideal as a stand-alone item or as the centre of attention as a coffee table or alternative side table.

Large Chinese wooden storage, available in Shanghai black or flannel grey, £295, Oka Direct. www.okadirect.com

EUROPEAN ADAPTOR Utility combines with practical chic that can fit into all corners of a home. These neat units would look as at home at the side of a bed as in a kitchen – truly universal.

Industrial beside cabinets, £350 (pair), Nordic House. www.nordichouse.co.uk

WELL DRESSERED

An alternative to the kitchen dresser, this free-standing cupboard adds character to a large kitchen or utility room.

An essential kitchen ingredient.

Multi kitchen unit, £1,685, Graham & Green. www.grahamandgreen.co.uk

WHICKER WORLD

A chic update of the rustic whicker chest, available in latte or mocha, adaptable for most rooms, with additional seating to boot. Large latte synthetic rattan indoor storage box, £240, Wovenhill. www.wovenhill.co.uk

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PIGEON HOLED Find a place for everything within this treasure of a chest.

Will you remember what’s hidden behind each door? Wenda 18-door cabinet in three colours, £2,150, Out There Interiors. www.outthere interiors.com

END NOTE Pack enough for the winter term in this generous canvas and leather trunk – a classic companion at the end of a bed or, equally, as an upmarket toy box. Eton end of bed trunk, £699, Feather & Black. www.featherandblack.com SHADOW CABINET

Go for bold with this fabulous clean-lined and graphically marked sideboard. Aria contemporary white sideboard, £950, Out There Interiors. www.outthereinteriors.com www.chewtonrose.co.uk 19

THE DESIGNER

WATCH

Secrets from the design expert, and how to bring her luxurious looks to your home

THIS SPACE

Anita Kohn’s life as an interior designer began some two decades ago. ‘I was actually working in fashion 20 years ago when the opportunity to enter the interior world came along. I was approached by a developer who brought me on board to furnish show homes and apartments,’ she recalls. ‘The move allowed me to apply my fashion training and creativity in a new way, which was both exciting and challenging.’

Anita formed her design practice, Living in Space, in 2001 and has built a reputation for style, quality and excellence. The Living in Space team (based in London’s Belsize Park) has tackled residential properties, commercial developments and stunning new homes – working from concept and design through to completed dream home or business, including final furniture, furnishings and accessories, should you wish. Anita prides herself on ‘our versatility. We strongly believe the art of design is to interpret the client’s vision and desires in order to create a scheme that is stylish, liveable and unique. No two projects are ever the same as they will always reflect the individuality of the client and that’s why having a team is essential. We pull individual strengths together so that we can develop anything from contemporary minimalist to traditional, classic schemes.’ Here she talks us through some of her recent projects.

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BRICKFIELDS, RADLETT This kitchen and dining area features in our flagship luxury eco property, Brickfields. In line with the requirements for Level 5 on the Code for Sustainable Homes, the main challenge for this design was to create a space that was both stylish and practical, and with a reduced dependency on heating and lighting.

We made the kitchen user-friendly by incorporating the most modern technology available, as well as energy-efficient appliances to fit the home’s eco credentials. We provided multiple storage spaces to ensure that the kitchen could be easily maintained and installed sensor lights in all the cupboards for convenience, effect and, of course, energy efficiency. We also ensured the majority of the outer walls were floor-to-ceiling glass windows, which allows light to flood in, reducing dependency on artificial lighting.

The unique design of the glass walls – double glazed with film – also regulates heating levels to ensure no energy is wasted. As the property is located in the idyllic countryside village of Radlett, we utilised natural materials for the interiors to reflect the home’s rural surroundings and ecological elements to create a warm and inviting space.

BELSIZE PARK This bathroom was one of three in a property which upheld a contemporary look and featured opulent soft touches. In keeping with the rest of the home, we selected the black and gold scheme to give the space a sleek and sultry feel .

As the room was without windows, we had to make sure the space didn’t feel dark and confined. We achieved this with downlighters and metallic mosaic tiles, which gave the illusion of dazzling lights while maintaining the space’s sensual atmosphere.

ST JAMES’S This lavish living area in an apartment in St James’s in London, was designed for a client who intended to sell the property on. In order to appeal to a variety of buyers’ tastes, a neutral palette was crucial; however, injecting personality and flair into the interior was equally important, to steer away from an overly bland scheme. We achieved this by complementing shades of soft grey and beige with lustrous metallic furnishings, working with deluxe fabrics and accessories to give the property an extravagant identity, reflective of potential buyers. We transformed the central column with custom cladding; so rather than obscuring or ignoring the architectural support, we made this the pivotal point of the room. The mirrored facets not only make for a striking feature, but also allow light to bounce around the room, enhancing the entire space. For continuity, we selected a mirrored coffee table, which also helped create zones within the open layout of the apartment.

INTERIORS ADVICE FROM ANITA

ANITA'S HOME, HERTFORDSHIRE This kitchen is actually my own, so, needless to say, it was one of our easier projects! As my home is a converted barn, we were working with double-height ceilings and exposed beams.

I wanted to utilise rustic features while making it suitable for modern living. We chose a cream theme to accentuate the lightness and airiness of the space, as well as to complement the oak beams. Black marble worktops were used as a contrast, and added to the kitchen’s practicality.

As with any kitchen, here, storage was essential. In addition to the wall cupboards and those within the island, we incorporated wicker baskets as an attractive alternative.

The first and most important step when embarking upon any interiors project is to interpret the space and its purpose – who is the room for and how will they be enjoying the space? Take the bedroom, for example. As well as having the ‘wow’ factor, the room needs to feel comfortable and lived in, in order to fulfil its purpose as a place of sanctuary in the home. This can be achieved with a few statement features, such as a fabric panelled wall or a standout headboard, complemented with a warm palette and soft lighting.

Never underestimate the power of lighting – it is one of the major features that determines a room’s mood and feel. As mentioned, soft lighting will always lead to a warm and inviting

atmosphere – perfect for bedrooms, living rooms and even bathrooms, as it can enhance a room’s purpose for relaxation. Hard lights will be best utilised in the kitchen to reflect its practical use.

Continuity throughout the home is essential for maintaining harmony, so while each room should have its own identity, there should be a common theme and this is usually influenced by the type of property. I would always recommend a neutral palette and injecting colour with soft furnishings and accessories.

Not only will this ensure that the room doesn’t become too fussy, but it also means that the look can be easily updated. www.living-inspace.co.uk www.chewtonrose.co.uk 21

TOP: The property's contemporary kitchen is very spacious, with light streaming in from the French doors that open onto the garden ABOVE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Colourful accents in the sitting room work perfectly with original solid-oak floors; the garden patio is ideal for outdoor entertaining; a calm hang-out area is located just off the kitchen; the impressive entrance hall sets the standard for the rest of the exquisitely decorated house

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THE PROPERTY

BEST OF BOTH

WOR LDS The city centre is near, but a sense of space rules in this Welsh gem

If location is key, then Llandaff has it locked. Home to Doctor Who (BBC Wales HQ is here) and just a couple of miles northwest of Cardiff city centre, it has rolling hills, a river, a cathedral built in ıı07, a ton of history and a real community, villagey feel.

At its heart is 58 Llantrisant Road, a striking detached house, set in a mature garden, that has been extended and renovated to the highest spec by owners Steph and James Turner. The result is a thoroughly modern, five-bedroom family home – a triumph for contemporary cool and open-plan living.

The spacious reception hall sets the tone, sweeping through to the impressive kitchen with a central cooking island, dining table and chairs for eight, round to a hang-out area.

The decor throughout, from porcelain floor tiles, with underfloor heating, to tables and soft furnishings, is neutral – cool greys and whites that give an air of tranquillity and calm.

Floor-to-ceiling windows flood it with light, and French windows open out onto the garden, perfect for parties and outdoor summer living, with large lush lawns, a patio with day seats and loungers, a decked area, and a summer house.

Bucking the trend, though not the glass doors and access to the garden, is a cosy sitting room off the hall. A cacophony of colour, it has original solid-oak floors from the 1950s and a fire. There is also a study and a formal dining room.

The bedrooms, including a guestroom with wall-to-wall mirrored wardrobes, are on the first floor. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and luxury en suite with both a bath and shower – further proof of the wonderful feeling of space here, evident to all who visit.

‘Someone once joked,’ smiles James, ‘that the en suite was bigger than their kitchen!’

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THE ROOM

Sweet

DREAMS Make your bedroom the ultimate personal haven

the perfect bedroom has many interpretations. For some, it is a cocoon, decorated in deep, sensuous colours and swathed in touchme textures. For others, it’s a simple space, bathed in chalky pastels and early-morning light. But, however it is styled, one factor remains constant: it is an inherently personal space.

‘Dining rooms used to be where people pushed the boundaries, but the bedroom is where clients are more adventurous now,’ explains interior designer Louis Henri (www.louishenri.com). ‘It’s your own personal space, so you can afford to indulge in a little bit of fantasy.’

Louis loves fabric walls, for example: ‘They can make a bedroom feel like a jewellery box,’ he says. ‘A place that is very safe and secure.

I have heard that mentioned in a bedroom brief many times.’

Meanwhile, for Anita Kohn of Living in Space (www.living-inspace. co.uk), comfort is a priority. ‘Tranquil, calm, comfortable, luxurious and peaceful – these are the words I hear again and again from my clients,’ she says. (You can see more of Anita’s work on pages 20-21.)

The bedroom is also a place where fashion is less important.

‘I think a bedroom should be designed in a timeless way, which lessens the anxiety of following particular trends,’ says designer Irina Townsend (www.keirtownsend.com). But there are still endless design possibilities.

In a contemporary home, you could dispense with a headboard and hang a huge artwork behind the bed; a stencilled mural or blocks of painted colour create a similar effect. In an industrial setting, or a

room with lots of glass, leather, shearling or animal skin makes an effective, and tactile, replacement for fabric or wood.

The best contemporary bedrooms also borrow from tradition: a buttoned headboard, oversized and emboldened by colour, or a modern take on the canopy bed, where frills and flounce are replaced by simple, draped fabric panels.

In a rural home or a Victorian town house, a more relaxed approach is appropriate – print-clashed fabrics produce a modern spin on bohemian style, with cushions, feather eiderdowns and luxe wallpapered walls. A quirky printed fabric can elevate the simplest headboard into another dimension, while antique French bedsteads never lose their appeal.

It is also possible to think entirely outside the box when designing a bedroom – Living in Space upcycled a beautiful antique mirror

CLOCKWISE FROM MAIN IMAGE: OKA blends opulent and exotic in this glitzy bedroom (www. okadirect.com); an oversized headboard from Vispring creates a unique bed; Keir Townsend contrasts a subtle colour palette with luxurious textures; sleek lines star in the new Rococo bedroom collection from Crown Imperial (www.crown-imperial.co.uk); Gingerlily’s elegant raspberry Leaves silk bed linen

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frame, custom-creating a unique upholstered bedstead that provided plenty of wow in what was a relatively modest-sized bedroom.

All three of our designers believe that custom-created furniture is essential. ‘Custom-built furniture is usually our preferred choice, because we can incorporate lighting and storage,’ says Anita. Louis agrees: ‘Everything we do is custom-built because it allows us to play with the scale of the furniture, and we can build in special features – like a hairdryer socket built into the bedside table, or a lined drawer that contains an iPad charging socket.’

Irina also asks her clients to select the very best mattress they can afford. ‘This is the one single factor that determines whether a bedroom is truly comfortable,’ she explains. Usefully, Occa By Hypnos now offers a bespoke mattress design service that includes longer, wider or specially shaped mattresses (www.occa-home. co.uk). And Vispring has created the Majesty mattress – handfilled with a blend of real Shetland wool, long-stranded horsetail, cashmere and silk. Combined with the President divan base and Berkeley headboard, this trio is available exclusively from Harrods at £80,000 (www.vispring.co.uk).

Lighting is also key – particularly in a decorat ing scheme with rich colours and textures that absorb light. ‘There should be ambient, focused and feature lighting,’ says Irina, while Louis points out that you should never be able to see a light bulb or light source in a bedroom.

Finally, your dreams will be sweetest when you invest in luxury bed linen. White sheets with a high thread count never lose their charm. But while top-quality Egyptian cotton is a classic choice, silk is singularly special. The duvets and bed linen from Gingerlily (www. gingerlily.co.uk) are made from A-grade mulberry silk: they keep you warm in winter while drawing heat away from the body in summer.

Silk bed linen also has health and beauty benefits: it helps to retain moisture in your skin, minimising wrinkles as you sleep, and reduces hair static. Now, that’s what we call a sublime sleeping experience. www.chewtonrose.co.uk 25

THE GARDEN

GR AND DESIGNS Are you dreaming of the quintessential English country garden, or perhaps something more cutting edge? Our expert, Kevin Smith, has some advice

If you really want to make the most of your outdoor space, there’s no doubt that hiring a professional garden designer will put you ahead of the game. From making seamless transitions between inside and out to creating a garden that’s practically useful or simply dripping with style, a designer should always be your first point of call.

Garden designers primarily have the skills to create a garden that will fulfil your every need, but they’re also able to keep you abreast of the latest trends, innovations and products – your relationship with your garden designer could last a lifetime. A good one should ensure your garden is as on-trend and up to date as ABOVE: The expansive you want it to be. Just now, eco credentials garden of Hawkedon House Suffolk was designed by are at the forefront of what’s popular, inTom Hoblyn and makes the with many choosing to use sustainable most of the amazing views the surrounding rolling materials and create a garden that’s good for of hills and patchwork fields supporting wildlife and the environment. (www.thomashoblyn.com) 26 www.chewtonrose.co.uk

That doesn’t mean it has to be a messy wilderness – a contemporary eco-friendly garden can still have high design principles.

Low-maintenance gardens are also in demand right now, with designers using their skills to create planting combinations that will fend for themselves while looking great year-round. Technology is changing our gardens, too, with low-maintenance plots incorporating automated gadgets to help with feeding and watering plants. Material choices are also important, and garden designers know the products that are sustainable in all conditions, requiring little to no maintenance to keep them looking great.

The notion of an ‘outdoor room’ has also seen a surge in popularity (see the Spring 2014 issue of The Place for proof ), with clients tasking garden designers with creating spaces that can be used for eating, cooking, lounging and anything else you may do inside. Outdoor kitchens, comfy sofas, external lighting and stylish dining set-ups are all popular for making gardens true extensions of your home.

ABOVE LEFT: ‘A country garden gives us the connection with our surrounding landscape, reminding us to appreciate the optimism of nature,’ says Andrea Parsons of The Parson’s Garden Ltd (www.theparsons garden.co.uk) ABOVE: Garden by Andy Sturgeon (www.andysturgeon.com)

SCULPTURE AND WATER FEATURES Investing in a piece of sculpture or a statement water feature gives an outdoor space a focal point, as garden sculpture designer Giles Rayner observes…

ABOVE LEFT: Tom Hoblyn's creation at Hawkedon House (www.thomashoblyn.com) ABOVE: A creation of Acres Wild (www.acreswild.co.uk) LEFT: Chameleon Gardens designed this Cotswolds garden (www.chameleongardens.co.uk) TOP RIGHT CORNER: Topiary water sculpture, 12ft, by Giles Rayner, at Castle Hill, Devon.

Photo by Clive Nicholls

Latching on to a style is a key part of a good designer’s skill set, and creating a garden on a theme (ie country, minimal, formal or prairie) should come as no trouble. Garden designers will be able to combine plants, landscaping materials, furniture and accessories to ensure a space stays true to its concept and doesn’t become a jumble of ideas.

They’ll also be able to work with the features of your home, knowing exactly what will work with properties of any given style or period.

And let’s not forget the financial benefits of having a quality garden.

It’ll add considerably to the value of your property and give you an edge over other similar houses with a substandard exterior.

So how do you find a good garden designer and what should you ask them ahead of hiring? First off, head straight to www.sgd.org.uk – the website of The Society of Garden Designers allows you to search for a garden designer near you by entering your postcode.

Registered designers (including the ones whose work is showcased on these pages) all have professional status and have been approved

If you do want a sculpture or water feature in your garden, talk to your designer at the consultation stage to ensure it is incorporated in the overall plan, and visit exhibitions and shows to see different styles (and sizes) of work. These shows will offer pieces for every taste and budget, from tens of pounds, to money no object. Or, of course, invest in a specially commissioned bespoke piece that will act as a sound investment for years to come. See more of Giles’s work at www.gilesrayner.com Find out more from Kevin at www.kevin-smith.co.uk

and assessed by the society – this means you’re guaranteed to be contacting someone with proven credentials. From this point on, the process is just like hiring any other tradesperson – ask to see and visit completed gardens, along with an explanation of their consultation process and fee structure. And make sure you talk to several designers, choosing the one you feel most comfortable and confident working with.

Once you’ve hired a designer, the process is pretty simple. There’ll be an initial site visit and design consultation, where you explain what you want from your garden. This will be followed by a site survey and the drawing-up and honing of plans. Once the plans are agreed, another contractor will complete the build under the supervision of the designer before planting takes place. Each stage of the process will have a different fee attached to it (including a possible separate bill for the landscaping contractor), so be sure to pin these down before you commit. www.chewtonrose.co.uk 27

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TABLE Recommendations for eating and drinking in style, at home or further afield

CHRISTOPHER’S ‘RED DEER MARTINI’ FOR THE PLACE A bittersweet aperitifstyle cocktail created exclusively for The Place by Tomas Morch, bar supervisor at Christopher’s, Covent Garden – new on the menu for autumn Christopher’s, 18 Wellington Street, Covent Garden WC2E, 020 7240 4222, www.christophersgrill.com Ingredients 4 slices of fresh ginger 45ml Glenfiddich 12yo Single Malt Whisky 20ml Campari 15ml port wine 15ml lime cordial 2 dashes of orange bitters Garnish: squeezed orange peel Method Place ginger slices into a chilled mixing glass. Add all other ingredients and stir thoroughly. Double strain into a chilled martini glass. Twist orange peel over the glass to release the zest and then garnish with squeezed orange peel.

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THE TABLE GAME PLAYER At The Leconfield, Petworth – located in a sensitively restored 17thcentury inn – Consultant Chef Pascal Proyart, also the head chef at One-O-One, Knightsbridge, champions the local West Sussex produce. Pascal recently launched a ‘Bites Y Pinchos’ menu, offering tapas-style dishes alongside signature favourites, such as the roasted south coast cod with Selsey lobster dumpling and Brittany Paimpol coco bean truffle cassoulet. Events to look forward to include a harp recital on 24 September with the international harpist Ieuan Jones, food and wine tasting evenings and a six-course taster menu accompanied by wines and presentations from Berry Bros. & Rudd, the oldest wine merchant in Britain.

The Leconfield Restaurant & Bar, New Street, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0AS, 01798 345111, www.theleconfield.co.uk

AWARD WINNER

Voted Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide Pub of the Year 2014, just seven months after opening, The Greyhound on the Test is something rather special. Not only is Head Chef Alan Haughie’s commitment to sourcing and serving the season’s best produce evident as soon as you walk through the door, the team has also struck the right balance between retaining old world charm and creating a modern boutique feel. This goes for the inn’s lodgings, too: an honesty bar is stocked with artisanal spirits and mixers, and the seven rooms are cheerfully dressed in sage green and cherry red. In the bright and airy restaurant, menu highlights include the croque monsieur or the local Stockbridge mushrooms from the ‘On Toast’ section, ideal if you’re

popping in for a bite and a pint. Or, if you’re planning on whiling away an hour or three, the rotating daily specials showcase the kitchen’s talent at its best. Those partial to a spot of fly fishing will also note that this historic inn is nestled in the heart of fly fishing's mecca and boasts its own private beat, from which guests can cast until the end of September. If you’re new to the sport, courses are available (from £108 per rod) and place you in the good hands of Howard Taylor, founder of Upstream Dry Fly (and the kitchen will roast your catch). If you’re really getting into the spirit of country pursuits, four to 16 people can enjoy a ‘Blast and Cast’ day (£385 per person), which combines a morning’s clay pigeon shooting with a two-course lunch and an afternoon of fly fishing.

Visit The Pier for fabulous seafood and luxury accommodation

PEERLESS PIER

The Greyhound on the Test, 31 High Street, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 6EY, 01264 810 833, www.thegreyhoundonthetest.co.uk

Sipping fizz and shucking Oysters Rockefeller while watching the world (and boats) go by is the perfect way to enjoy a long lunch or autumn evening. At this hotel, bistro and restaurant, you can kick back and soak up the views of the Stour and Orwell estuaries, and, if you time it right, you’ll get a stunning sunset thrown in. The first-floor Harbourside Restaurant is all buttery leather seating, laid-back neutrals and a pewter-lined bar, while long-standing Head Chef Jeff Goff works hard in the kitchen to draw out flavours from the finest seasonal ingredients. New menus are printed every morning, and skate, Dover sole and nuss (rock

salmon – a sustainable alternative to cod) are caught on the day boat just four miles from the harbour. In autumn, the menu moves into more heartwarming dishes and stews, while lobster thermidor retains the title as signature dish – whatever the season. Beyond the restaurant, the hotel rooms expand into the adjacent Angel building, which can be hired for private events. Here, the Mayflower Suite is the best room, with its luxurious proportions and very own telescope for sea or stargazing.

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AGENT’S SECRET

'From a "local colour" perspective, there are a number of excellent restaurants and pubs in this area,' says Jonathan Higginson of Chewton Rose, Leatherhead. 'If you love seafood, Bryce's Old School House in Ockley is justly renowned.

Lovers of traditional food with a modern twist, meanwhile, might enjoy Chequers in Rowhook.

If you fancy spotting local celebrities, La Capanna restaurant in Cobham is really worth a visit and attracts the likes of Gary Lineker and Abbey Clancy (and, rumour has it, Frank Sinatra).

The Withies Inn, Compton, is also excellent.'

NORFOLK REINVENTED

HOME BOY

Having spent the past year dashing between pop-ups and private dining clients, Michelin-starred chef James Sommerin returned to Wales in May to open the eponymous James Sommerin Restaurant and rooms. In this corner of South Wales, James cherry-picks from the best producers in the area to create three seasonally inspired tasting menus. Named in Welsh after the dramatic natural scenery, diners can choose from Traeth (beach), Clogwyn (cliff) or Pen-y-garth (clifftop). Alongside some of the best catches of the day, fresh from the sea that morning, hero ingredients on those menus include Pant-Ys-Gawn goat's cheese from nearby Abergavenny and, of course, Welsh lamb when the season is right. The wine list has been carefully considered, too, with the team selecting vintages from small and independent producers of the organic and biodynamic variety. Throw in a panoramic view of the Severn Estuary, and nine plush rooms-witha-view, and you're getting dangerously close to perfection.

The Esplanade, Penarth, Wales, CF64 3AU, 0292 070 6559, www.jamessommerinrestaurant.co.uk

A RARE VINTAGE There is something so glamorous about a bottle of champagne – we drink more of it than ever before – and P2 from Dom Pérignon is very glamorous indeed. In the words of Dom Pérignon Chef de Cave Richard Geoffroy, the second release of the luxury champagne house’s now legendary 1998 vintage (a hot, rainy, hot weather pattern meant the grapes matured more than usual) is ‘intriguing, with mineral notes, it’s incredibly creamy. Edgy, yet embracing. Quite simply, it redefines champagne.’ Expect to pay £260 to be edgily embraced. www.domperignon.com 30 www.chewtonrose.co.uk

What was once a Victorian farmhouse has been transformed into Titchwell Manor, a styleconscious boutique retreat with infinite views across the open marshes to the North Sea. Each of the 27 bedrooms has been given its own look, from the big and bold schemes of the manor rooms to the soothing neutral palettes of those bordering the herb garden. While guests snuggle in, self-taught Head Chef Eric Snaith oversees the hotel’s two restaurants. There's the easygoing Eating Rooms and the well-to-do Conservatory, where you can meander through an eclectic four- or eight-course tasting menu while gazing into the walled garden. Eric’s style of cooking is decidedly cutting edge, and he tries and tests the latest techniques before bringing them to discerning diners. Last autumn, Eric launched the Supper Clubs and this year they’re back, with Eric playing host to guest chefs from around the country, including Michelin-starred Mark Poynton from Alimentum in Cambridge (October), Russell Bateman from The Grove in Hertfordshire (November) and Paul Foster from The Dining Room at Mallory, Warwickshire (late January).

Titchwell Manor Hotel, Titchwell, Brancaster, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE31 8BB, 01485 210221, www.titchwellmanor.com

THE TABLE DYNAMIC DUO

How do contemporary European dishes served in a 16th-century Tudor farmhouse sound? Husband and wife team Fernando and Kristy Stovell met at Westminster Catering College in 1997, and have since manned the kitchens in high-profile restaurants, and worked as private chefs for celebrities and heads of state.

At Stovell’s it’s a family affair with a champagne list dedicated to Fernando’s grandmother and a selection of whiskies dedicated to Kristy’s grandparents. With their newest opening, the pair have their sights set on taking cooking to the next level, reinterpreting culinary classics with confidence and imagination. Bold flavours are balanced with innovative ingredients, such as caramelised hand-caught scallops and south coast turbot, and they sit on the menu alongside hearty treats like aged rib of beef cooked in a clay oven grill over apple wood coals. To make it really special, Kristy and Fernando can devise a 10-course tasting menu to suit any taste or occasion and, better still, this can be done on the day, based on the best produce available that morning.

Stovell’s, 125 Windsor Road, Chobham, Woking, Surrey GU24 8QS, 01276 858 000, www.stovells.com Stovell’s 16th-century Tudor farmhouse – contemporary European food in Chobham

BORDER CONTROL

Not many British pubs can claim to have a county border running through their bar, but this is just one of many things that sets The White Post apart. Straddling two counties, Dorset and Somerset, this traditional English inn was spruced up earlier this year to offer locals, and visitors to the West Country, an updated 'second home'. Whether you’re popping in for breakfast, lunch, dinner or all three, the Sutton family will see you right with a menu that is modern, British and has a sense of humour. If you’re visiting with children, portions and prices of the standard menu are reduced. Head Chef Brett Sutton is also partial to a bit of foraging, so you can be assured that whether you brave the great outdoors, or stay curled up beside the wood-burning stove, you can sample the season's best.

The White Post, Rimpton Hill, Somerset/Dorset BA22 8AR, 01935 851525, www.thewhitepost.com

GREEN TEAM

Baslow Hall is an Edwardian four-star manor house hotel renowned for its traditional take on luxury, and in its Michelinstarred restaurant things are no different. Head Chef Rupert Rowley creates classic dishes using modern techniques, such as English guinea fowl, breast of Goosnargh duck and rib of Derbyshire beef. There’s a real commitment to locally sourced produce, too, and root vegetables, herbs, fruit and honey are all grown or harvested on site at Baslow Hall gardens. If you fancy sampling British ingredients at their best, don’t miss the Taste of Britain lunch menu, which is available to order for a whole table with matching wines. Owners Max and Susan Fischer are passionate about the environment and have a ‘Fischers Go Green’ policy that has seen the hotel halve its landfill waste.

They have a Peak District Environmental Quality Mark.

PRIVATE LIVES

If you’ve got a special celebration coming up, you might be pleased to learn that Angela Hartnett’s Merchants Tavern now has its very own private room, The Storeroom, which can accommodate 22 (seated) or 40 for nibbles. Neil Borthwick, Head Chef at the Shoreditch hotspot, will create a special menu for your 'do' using the season’s best produce.

A five- or seven-course tasting menu will cost £75 to £95 per head respectively, a simpler threecourse option is also available. Whatever style of party or get-together you are planning, the folks at Merchants Tavern will help you make it happen, and in style.

Merchants Tavern, 36 Charlotte Road, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3PG, 020 7060 5335, www.merchantstavern.co.uk

Baslow Hall’s Sous Chef, James Payne, collects fresh herbs for the restaurant’s dishes

Fischer’s Baslow Hall, Calver Road, Baslow, Derbyshire DE45 1RR 01246 583259, www.fischers-baslowhall.co.uk

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SPECIAL EXTRAS

A new season means new accessories, and one of our go-to designers for scarves and gloves is Jane Carr. Formerly head of print design at Versace, London-based Jane now creates stunning designs for herself that take inspiration from sources as diverse as classic Pucci prints and Native American blankets. For autumn, Jane has created his and hers ranges. The women’s ‘Stranger Than Paradise’ collection was inspired by Alexandre Dumas’s novel La Tulipe Noire and features lace, snakeskin and camouflage motifs, while for him, Jane has created ‘Something Without Language’, inspired by the cult 1984 movie Paris, Texas. Standouts are the luxurious silk twill Lizard stoles (£130), perfect for dressy evening events, while the cotton and silk Sarape stoles (£155) will see him through from school run to office and after-work drinks.

Both are available from www.jane-carr.com

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Keep one step ahead with the latest fashion, technology and beauty products

ST YLE

THE STYLE WATCH IT!

Earlier this year, British polar explorer Ben Saunders, along with teammate Tarka L’Herpiniere, rewrote history with a groundbreaking Antarctic expedition, when they successfully completed Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s ill-fated Terra Nova expedition for the first time. To keep on track during his journey, Saunders chose a watch by British maker Bremont. ‘Having the opportunity to test the next generation of watches on our journey has been fantastic,’ he says. ‘Most impressive is the weight of the Terra Nova.

The titanium provides unrivalled durability without the added weight associated with so many other watches.

This was an absolutely crucial aspect of the development.

When you take on an endurance challenge like the Scott Expedition, every gram counts.’ You might not make it to the Antarctic, but you can buy the watch, if you’re quick.

The limited-edition Terra Nova watch, in titanium, is available now, £4,495. www.bremont.com

BIG SOFTIE

Crumpet’s sumptuous black and white Ziggy hoodie (£319), in the brand’s signature covetable cashmere, nails laid-back luxe – and solves many a cover-up conundrum as the weather turns chilly.

The ‘abstract tiger’ print is relaxed and cosy with jeans and flats during the day, and punchy enough with heels for effortless night-time glamour.

The perfect autumnal wrap. www.crumpetcashmere.com

NEW SEASON, NEW FRAGRANCE

The intoxicating scents and smells that tease the senses on a brisk sea walk as waves crash against the cliffs and the air tingles fresh with salt and spray are captured in Jo Malone’s newest fragrance for autumn, Wood Sage & Sea Salt. A scent to lift the spirits, it marries woody tones with sprightly minerals. Joyous sophistication in a bottle. Wood Sage & Sea Salt cologne, 30ml (£40), 100ml (£82). www.jomalone.co.uk

GOODIE BAGS

Happy birthday to Asprey and Katie Hillier, whose handbag collaboration is five seasons old. Their latest collection includes the Wiltshire bag wrapped in a hand-woven blanket and quilted with Asprey’s signature crocodile pattern. In autumnal colours, with contrasting strap and trim, it is a modern take on a timeless classic. Wiltshire in bilberry crocodile with blanket design, £9,000. www.asprey.co.uk

TOP TECH

‘The tablet that Samsung hopes will take on the iPad features a screen unmatched elsewhere on the market,’ says Matt Warman, The Telegraph’s Consumer Tech Editor, of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S, ‘along with a host of free subscriptions to magazines and services.’ The recently launched tablet lets film fans get the experience of the best TVs on an eight- or 10-inch device that also pairs with Samsung’s phones. From £319. www.samsung.com

GIMME MOORE

Decadent glamour and toasty warmth don’t often dovetail, but they do with Helen Moore’s fabulous giant faux fur muff (£158).

Made in Devon, in striking snow white (and, of course, crueltyfree), it will see you through the cold season on any occasion.

Perfect for channelling a Dr Zhivago thrill. www.helenmoore.com www.chewtonrose.co.uk 33

EXPERT ADVICE FOR BUYING, SELLING AND MORE

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THE TESTIMONIAL ‘We authorised Chewton Rose to sell our apartment in Nashdom Abbey last year. They were extremely professional, always gave us 100% attention, and I cannot speak highly enough of everyone in the Gerrards Cross office. I would not hesitate to recommend them.’

Maureen Slater, Taplow

A bloom for your new home, the managers setting Chewton Rose apart, plus happy clients

FLOWER POWER

This year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which took place in July, was rather special for Chewton Rose. Kim Dewing, Head of Marketing (pictured), explains: ‘Many estate agents give clients a bottle of champagne or a bunch of flowers to welcome them to their new home, but I’m not aware of any agents who have a rose exclusively bred and named for them.’ The bloom in question – the Chewton Rose – was unveiled at Hampton Court, even making an appearance on the BBC. The flowers are red with semi-double blooms and dark green foliage.

Each bush grows to around 120cm tall and wide.

THE AGENTS’ ADVICE WORDS OF WISDOM FROM CHEWTON ROSE’S PEOPLE I’m looking to move but considering more than one area. Can you help?

‘Yes, certainly!’ says Belinda Bishop of Chewton Rose Cardiff. ‘In south Wales we have a strong coverage in several areas. We are confident we can find you the right property to fit all your requirements.’ Graham Nash is equally confident of being able to help you in his area: ‘In Milton Keynes you have lots of areas to consider. We have homes of all kinds in the surrounding villages as well as in Milton Keynes itself.’ Hilary Wagner of Chewton Rose East Sussex advises: ‘If you don’t know the areas, drive around villages before making appointments, and get a feel for travel options so you can gauge convenience and lifestyle of your options.’ Of Colchester, Matthew Sutton adds: ‘Our knowledge of the areas we sell in will most likely bring a lot of options for properties to view, as well as some wild cards.’ Malcolm Campbell, of Gerrards Cross Chewton Rose, speaks for all offices when he says: ‘Our office covers a wide catchment, but we can also alert 34 www.chewtonrose.co.uk

other branches to cast the net more or less as wide as the applicant prefers.’

Is there a price point for properties Chewton Rose sells?

‘No. Any house has the potential to be a great British home and our aim is to highlight the unique attributes that every house offers, as well as its history,’ says Matthew Sutton. ‘We work hard to ensure that each home stands out from the competition in order to maximise interest from potential purchasers.’ Adrian Geary of

Chewton Rose Winchester echoes those sentiments: ‘For us, it isn’t a question of price. It is about the DNA that runs through our business – where we are the most effective agent at selling historic and unique, classic British houses. It is about helping clients throughout their propertyowning cycle.’ Malcolm Campbell agrees: ‘We are very keen to promote the lifestyle a home affords and therefore offer properties that form a wide range of values.’ Graham Nash offers: ‘In Milton Keynes, we may be better known for £600,000+ homes, but we find a huge demand for properties in the £450,000-£550,000 bracket and we would love to take on more in this range.’ And if Surrey is on your wish list, Jonathan Higginson of Leatherhead Chewton Rose adds: ‘Surrey is not just about country estates, as there are villages with pretty cottages, striking churches and good country pubs. For as little as £350,000, you can call this picturesque corner of Britain your home.’

Is autumn a good time to put my property on the market?

‘Yes,’ says Jonathan Higginson, ‘autumn is traditionally an excellent time to market your home as many people have returned from their summer holidays and are looking to move and settle before the onslaught of the Christmas and New Year festivities.’ Anna-Marie Catchpole of Chewton Rose Norwich goes further: ‘It’s a great time to put your property on the market – in fact, autumn is one of the busiest times of year as those purchasers who haven’t found their ideal home in the summer will be busy looking to move before Christmas.’ Malcolm Campbell offers a different perspective: ‘The weather tends to remain good and homes in rural areas can look particularly attractive among the changing colours of leafy autumn under a low sun.’ Hilary Wagner also has her eye on the great outdoors at this time of year: ‘There is an upsurge of interest when children have gone back to school after the summer holidays, the gardens are still attractive and there is motivation to move before the Christmas period.’

‘My wife and I wish to express our appreciation and thanks to Harriet Clear, of Chewton Rose Leatherhead, who worked tirelessly throughout the process of our purchase.

During the five months our purchase took, there were many times when we were left wondering if it would ever happen. Harriet remained calm, understanding and very helpful during the entire duration, always striving to assist where she could.

She also worked behind the scenes, keeping in contact with our vendor’s solicitor and our selling agents, all the while keeping us informed.’

Mr and Mrs L Williams, Dorking, Surrey ‘We chose Chewton Rose in Norwich because their confident approach stood out from the other local agents we considered. In particular, we felt that their photographs and marketing were of an extremely high standard and captured the amount of light and space available in our barn. The commitment of the staff was outstanding. They were positive, enthusiastic and extremely effective at encouraging prospective buyers to view our barn. They were excellent at arranging significantly more viewings than we ever expected, and they gave us quick and salient feedback as things progressed. We would certainly use Chewton Rose in Norwich again in any future property sale!’

Anne Mullan, Norwich

Meet the area managers Introducing Guy Leaning and Richard Olliffe, who are helping to keep Chewton Rose ahead of the game WHO ARE YOU? Richard Olliffe, Area Partner, Chewton Rose North Division.

good way – I want more, I want better.

Once I reach a goal, I want to surpass it, not to please anyone but myself.

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE WITHIN CHEWTON ROSE? I support the efficient running of Chewton Rose by taking responsibility of the North Division – Colchester, Norwich, Milton Keynes, South Wales, West Essex and West Bridford. My role includes many things, but the main area of running the North Division is based around developing the offices and staff and ensuring that we grow in the right areas.

WHERE DO YOU LIVE, AND WHAT IS YOUR HOME LIKE? I live in a beautiful village called Paulerspury in Northamptonshire.

My home is a new stone build with a modern feel. The best part about it are the bi-folding doors that lead onto our decking area.

DESCRIBE WORKING FOR CHEWTON ROSE IN THREE WORDS Challenging, inspiring, rewarding.

HOW DID YOU GET WHERE YOU ARE TODAY? By waking up with a smile on my face.

Focus, knowledge and execution.

WHAT’S THE BEST BIT OF YOUR JOB? What I love most about working in my job is our people, and the fact that our industry changes all the time.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR WORKING STYLE? I consider myself a nice person, always trying to help others. I want people happy and smiling (I prefer laughing, but I’ll take a smile anytime). I can never settle – in a

WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX? I work hard all week and am constantly thinking about work of an evening. But at weekends I enjoy spending time with my family and our new son, Finley.

When I’m on holiday I disconnect from business and when I get time to play golf I find this extremely relaxing.

YOU USED TO BE IN THE ARMY. WHAT DID YOU DO AND HOW LONG FOR? I joined at the minimum age required – 16 years and nine months – after completing intensive training courses, and then joined the Grenadier Guards, a front-line infantry regiment. I spent five years conducting operations all over the world. I then joined a close protection company and worked in Afghanistan, Iraq and London.

BACK TO CHEWTON ROSE, WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT FROM OTHER AGENTS? Chewton Rose is about breaking the mould, driving innovation, competition and outstanding customer service in estate agency. We have some of the best estate agents working for our company. This, coupled with our lifestyle marketing, makes us an unstoppable outfit.

WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR CHEWTON ROSE? I asked this question to my CEO and his reply was to have a Chewton Rose office in every city in the UK. That’s a vision that I would like to be a part of.

WHO ARE YOU? Guy Leaning, Area Partner, Chewton Rose South Division.

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE WITHIN CHEWTON ROSE? I run the Southern Region of Chewton Rose and thrive on working with my excellent teams across five counties. I look after the offices in Cobham, Leatherhead, Gerrards Cross, Horsham, Wadhurst and Winchester.

DESCRIBE WORKING FOR CHEWTON ROSE IN THREE WORDS Structured, challenging, motivational.

HOW DID YOU GET WHERE YOU ARE TODAY? Seeing the opportunity and going for it, working with my teams and always focusing on exceeding my goals.

WHAT’S THE BEST BIT OF YOUR JOB? Seeing the improvement that is so clearly being shown from areas that I have implemented.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR WORKING STYLE? I am a well-seasoned and experienced professional in the property industry, with a track record of achievement second to none, such as in exemplary leadership, giving me the loyalty, support and commitment of my teams. Depth of knowledge of the industry is invaluable to Chewton Rose, which I share within our workshops and meetings. I’m a recognised figure in the industry within the Home Counties and I am dedicated to leading from the front

and care about the community, which is demonstrated by participation in charity events such as for Magic Moments and supporting local school Reed’s.

WHERE DO YOU LIVE, AND WHAT IS YOUR HOME LIKE? I live near Guildford in a section of a Georgian house, with my soulmate, Marcela, and our dog, Tills.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX? I am a mad keen mountain biker/ road cyclist and the hills around Surrey and West Sussex are my playground for exercise and relaxation.

WE HEAR YOU’RE A KEEN FLYER. TELL US ABOUT THIS… My wonderful dad was a squadron leader in World War II and this has been a big part of my life. A friend of mine has a Gazelle helicopter and I have done many hours flying from Goodwood and, on a few occasions, I’ve flown on Salisbury Plain doing aerobatics. I love the sound of a Merlin engine!

BACK TO CHEWTON ROSE, WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT FROM OTHER AGENTS? We are more streetwise than others and, in a people industry, I believe that we really understand them.

WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR CHEWTON ROSE? To become the agent of choice within the areas that we operate, provide an exceptional level of client care and develop a business that our clients recommend and continue to write their testimonials about. www.chewtonrose.co.uk 35

UNBRIDLED EXPERTISE If you are looking to buy or sell an equestrian home talk to Chewton Rose on 020 7887 2025

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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 the 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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PRETTY AS A PICTURE Near Silsoe, Bedfordshire £900,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Stunning Barn Conversion; 4 Bedrooms; Grand Spacious Rooms throughout; Enclosed Secure Gardens; Separate Paddock; Gated Community with Manicured Grounds; Convenient for Commuters; Full of Character; EPC Rating C.

“WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE SPENDING TIME IN THE GARDEN, ESPECIALLY IN THE SUMMER WHILST SIPPING A COOL DRINK AND GAZING OUT OVER VIEWS BEYOND.”

STORYBOOK PERFECT Passenham,Buckinghamshire £1,200,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Wonderful Family Home; 5 Bedrooms; 4 Reception Rooms; Kitchen; Sitting Room; Detached Medieval Stone Dovecote; Garden; Paddock; EPC Rating C.

"WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL PADDOCK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GARDEN WHICH LOOKS WONDERFUL IN THE SUMMER." 38

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•BU C K IN G H A M S H IRE•

“THERE ARE SO MANY BEAUTIFUL FEATURES THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING THE EXPOSED BEAMS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND SHIRE AGED LIMESTONE FLOORING IN THE HALLWAY.”

PEACEFUL LIVING Castlethorpe, Buckinghamshire £875,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Stunning Grade II Listed Home; 5 Bedrooms; Full of Character and Charm; Sitting Room with Inglenook Fireplace; Country Style Kitchen; Shower Room; EPC Rating C.

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REVIVAL AND RENEWAL Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire £600,000 40

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Beautiful Thatched Cottage; 3 Bedrooms; 3 Reception Rooms; Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Inglenook Fireplace; Under Floor Heating; Cloakroom; Garden Room; Gated Driveway; EPC Rating D.

•BU C K IN G H A M S H IRE•

“WE HAD SOME VERY EXPERT CRAFTSMEN WORKING ON THE HOUSE, INCLUDING ONE WHO HAD HELPED RESTORE WINDSOR CASTLE AFTER THE FIRE IN 1992. THE EFFECTS WERE IMMEDIATE. OVERNIGHT, THE HOUSE BREATHED WARMTH AND COSINESS.”

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STREET OF DREAMS Shenley Church End, Bucks £850,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Stunning Detached Home; 5 Bedrooms; 4 Reception Rooms; High Specification; Kitchen; Generous Plot with Private Gardens; Large Driveway; EPC Rating C.

“IT WAS SURROUNDED BY TREES AND SO PEACEFUL – THE KIND OF PLACE YOU KNEW YOU WOULD LIKE TO RETURN HOME TO AT THE END OF THE DAY.”

A SPORTING LIFE Caldecotte, Bucks £337,750

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Airy 2 Storey Apartment; 3 Bedrooms; 3 Bathrooms; Dressing Room; Stylish Modern Kitchen; Duplex overlooking Caldecotte Lake; Property has its own 12 ft Storage Room; Lock up Garage; EPC Rating C.

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•BU C K IN G H A M S H IRE•

“IT TOOK SEVEN MEN, SEVEN WEEKS TO DO THE ROOF AND THEIR WORK HAS BEEN RECOGNISED WITH AN AWARD AS A PRIME EXAMPLE OF THATCHING.”

A CHARMING THATCH Gayhurst, Buckinghamshire £1,200,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Stunning Detached Cottage; 5/6 Bedrooms; Detached Office Building; Character Features; 5 Reception Rooms; Set in Wonderful Gardens; EPC Rating F.

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VICTORIAN MASTERPIECE Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire £2,500,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Stunning Country Home: 5 Reception Rooms; 6 Bedrooms; 3 Bathrooms; 1 Bedroom Annexe; Large Studio; Beautiful Grounds extend to approximately 1.8 Acres (STMS) and include a Kitchen Garden; Garaging for 6 Vehicles; EPC Rating D.

•BU C K IN G H A M S H IRE•

"WE WANTED TO MAKE IT SUITABLE FOR MODERN LIVING WHILE ALSO ENSURING EVERYTHING WE DID WAS VERY MUCH IN KEEPING WITH THE ORIGINAL BUILDING."

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A ROYAL TOUCH Taplow, Buckinghamshire £735,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Grade II Listed Apartment approximately 1641 sq ft; 2 Double Bedrooms; 2 En-Suite Bathrooms; Dressing Room to Master Bedroom; 31ft Drawing/Dining Room; Modern Kitchen; Large Private Terrace; Communal Landscaped Gardens and Woodlands of 17 Acres (STMS); Communal Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool, Gym and Tennis Court; Garage and Secure Parking; Full-Time Estates Manager; EPC Rating D.

"IT’S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE."

LETTING IN THE LIGHT Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire £1,450,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Detached Family House; Extended and Improved; Half A Mile To Town Centre/Station; 6 Bedrooms; 5 Bathrooms/ Shower Rooms; 3 Reception Rooms; Kitchen/Breakfast/ Family Room; Accommodation Approximately 3502 sq ft; Enclosed Rear Garden; Single Garage; EPC Rating D.

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"EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE IN THE HEART OF THE COUNTRY YOU HAVE THOSE CONNECTIONS TO GET TO WHEREVER YOU WANT TO GO TO.”

BEAUTY AND BIRDSONG Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire £1,250,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Family Home; 5 Bedrooms; 3 Bathrooms; 4 Reception Rooms; Conservatory; Accommodation Approximately 3357 sq ft; Landscaped Garden Set In Approximately Half An Acre (STMS); Double Garage ; Private Drive; Driveway parking for numerous vehicles; EPC Rating D.

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“WE FELL IN LOVE WITH ITS TWO-ACRE GARDEN FRINGED BY MATURE WOODLAND.”

A GARDENER’S DREAM Iver, Buckinghamshire, £1,175,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Detached Family Home; Classic Character with Exposed Beams; Extensive Gardens Approximately 2 Acres (STMS); 3/4 Double Bedrooms; 2 Large Reception Rooms; Spacious Kitchen/Diner; Accommodation Approximately 2820 sq ft; Detached Annexe; Stable; Ample Driveway Parking; EPC Rating D.

•BU C K IN G H A M S H IRE•

A GRAND FINISH Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire £2,575,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Luxury Family Home Set Over 3 Floors; 5 Double Bedrooms; 5 En-Suite Bathrooms; Large Study/6th Bedroom; Stunning Entrance Hall/Feature Staircase; Large Drawing Room/Party Room; Family Room/Drawing Room with Inglenook; High Specification Kitchen/ Breakfast Room; Accommodation Approximately 7447 sq ft; Double Garage; Gardens of Approximately 0.5 Acres (STMS); EPC Rating B.

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LIGHT & SPACE Lamberhurst, East Sussex £960,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Detached Period Home; Entrance Hall; Playroom; Sitting Room with Inglenook Fireplace and Doors to Garden; Attractive Mark Wilkinson Kitchen with Miele Appliances, Stunning Oak Frame Dining/Family Room with Underfloor Heating, Large Boot Room with External Side Access connecting with Stable Door to the Kitchen, Spacious Master Bedroom with Fabulous En-Suite, 3 Further Bedrooms and Family Bathroom; Pleasant Views Over Large Garden; Garage Incorporating One Bedroom Annexe; EPC Rating E.

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"THE TWO SIDE DOORS THAT OPEN ON TO THE TERRACES ARE ALWAYS OPEN, AND IT’S GREAT WHEN WE HAVE A BARBECUE FOR PEOPLE TO WANDER IN AND OUT."

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A RARE GEM Lamberhurst, East Sussex £1,545,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Small Country Estate with Stunning Views; Set in Approximately 12 Acres (STMS) of Gardens; Ground; Paddocks and Small Lake; Principal Accommodation with 4 Bedrooms; Detached 1 Bedroom Annexe; Studio Flat over Garage; Stables; Outbuildings and Artists Studio; Short Drive of Wadhurst Mainline Station; EPC Rating E.

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"IT’S IDEAL FOR ANYONE WANTING TO ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRYSIDE BUT STILL BE WITHIN REACH OF THE CITY."

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“THE VIEWS AT THE HOUSE ARE JUST AMAZING. IT IS VERY PRIVATE BUT IT IS ALSO SO CONVENIENT TO GET TO THE TRAIN STATION, TUNBRIDGE WELLS AND THE SHOPS.”

BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL Wadhurst, East Sussex £825,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Attractive Property with Stunning Views; Family Kitchen Open Plan to Dining Room; Adjoining Separate Study with Potential to Extend; Large Sitting Room with Potential to Extend; Sitting Room; Master Bedroom En-Suite and Balcony; Family Bathroom; 3 Further Double Bedrooms; 2 Large Terrace Areas and Extensive Grounds; Easy Access; Double Garage; Studio Room/Home Office over Garage; Off Road Parking for Several Cars; Fantastic Views; Short Drive to Wadhurst Main Line Station; No Chain; EPC Rating E.

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“THESE STYLISH FAMILY HOMES HAVE BEEN BUILT TO THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS THROUGHOUT."

CONTEMPORARY LUXURY Wadhurst, East Sussex Prices From £695,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

A Small Exclusive Development of 3 Stylish Family Homes, Built to the Highest of Standards Throughout; 4 Bedrooms 2 with En-Suites; Lounge with Open Fireplace; Kitchen; Breakfast Room; Utility; Downstairs Cloakroom; Study; Gardens; Off Road Parking with Sussex Style Car Port.

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ELEGANT SPLENDOUR Inworth, Essex £1,950,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Beautiful Detached Home; 7 Bedrooms; Impressive Circular Driveway; Gated Entrance; Dining Room; Sitting Room; Modern Kitchen; Conservatory/Family Room; Family Bathroom; Spacious Gardens; Tennis Court; EPC Rating TBC.

•ESS EX•

"THE GARDENS LOOK WONDERFUL IN THE SUMMER AND ARE PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING GUESTS."

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THE BEST OF TIMES Colchester, Essex £1,500,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

3 Storey Edwardian Family Home; 6 Bedrooms; 4 Reception Rooms; Heated Swimming Pool and Tennis Court; Approximately 1 Acre (STMS); Detached Double Car Port; Landscaped Gardens; 3163 sq ft; EPC Rating F.

•ESS EX•

"THIS IS AN EDWARDIAN HOUSE AND WE WANTED TO ENSURE THERE WAS AN ATMOSPHERE THAT WAS IN KEEPING WITH ITS AGE AND STYLE."

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A HISTORY OF ENGLAND Colchester, Essex £1,395,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Grade II Listed 15th/16th Century Farmhouse; Superb Village Location; 6 Bedrooms; 6 Reception Rooms; Outdoor Pool Complex; Lovely Views; Generous Corner Plot Gardens; 1 Bedroom Cottage; Large Ancillary Building with Gym; Coach House with Guest Accommodation.

"WE ARE SPOILED HERE - WE HAVE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY AND PANORAMIC VIEWS."

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OUTSTANDING BEAUTY Stratford St Mary, Suffolk £950,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Grade II Listed Home; Period Features; 5 Bedrooms; 4 Reception Rooms; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Utility Room; Larder; Stunning Bathroom; 2 Showers Rooms; 2 Acres (STMS); Views over the Stour Valley; 3326 sq ft.

"THE VIEWS REALLY ARE SPECTACULAR. IN ONE DIRECTION, YOU LOOK OUT OVER AGRICULTURAL LAND, FIELDS AND TREES. IT’S ABSOLUTELY STUNNING."

VICTORIAN SPLENDOUR Colchester, Essex £800,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Victorian Family Home; 4 Bedrooms; 2 Bathrooms; Bespoke Kitchen/ Breakfast Room; Garden Room; Sitting Room; Snug; Dining Room; Mature Grounds of 0.77 of an Acre (STMS); Sweeping Driveway Approach; Double Garage; 2863 sq ft; EPC Rating TBC.

"THE HOUSE IS CHARMING AND IT IS SURROUNDED BY ITS OWN BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS." colchester@chewtonrose.co.uk | 01206 564 259 •

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DIVINE INSPIRATION Netley Abbey, Hampshire £1,350,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Grade II Listed Former Vicarage; Drawing Room; Morning Room; Study; Kitchen/Dining Room; Utility Room; Laundry; Cellar; 2 Cloakrooms; Shower Room; Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom; 4 Further Bedrooms; Family Bathroom; Summer House, Large Garage/Workshop; Stables, Gardens & Grounds of Approximately 3.7 Acres (STMS).

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“WE HAVE ENJOYED LIVING HERE SO MUCH. BRADGATE MANOR IS SUCH A PEACEFUL PLACE, WITH WONDERFUL NATURAL SURROUNDINGS, AND SO MUCH WILDLIFE.”

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CORNER OF ENGLAND Shawford, Hampshire £1,600,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Charming Family House; Drawing Room; Dining Room; Study/Music Room; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Family Room; Utility; Store/Cellar; Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-Suite Bathroom; 4 Further Bedrooms, 1 with En-Suite Bathroom; Family Bathroom; Annexe Potential; Double Garage; Garden of Approximately 1 Acre (STMS); EPC Rating D.

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"WE WERE DRAWN TO THE HOUSE BECAUSE IT HAD SO MUCH CHARACTER AND SUCH A LOVELY GARDEN. IT HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME - A PERFECT PLACE TO BRING UP CHILDREN."

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UNIQUE PERIOD HOME Medstead, Hampshire £750,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Imposing Hall and Inner Hall; Classically Proportioned Sitting Room and Dining Room; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Utility Room; Family Room; 4 Bedrooms; 3 Bathrooms; Potential Annexe; Music/Garden Room; Laundry; First Floor Bedroom/Study; Garage and Workshop; Mature Walled Gardens of approx 0.7 of an Acre (STMS); EPC Rating E.

“IT IS A PERFECT FAMILY HOME AND ITS HISTORY MAKES IT ALL THE MORE INTERESTING.”

GEORGIAN GRACE Winchester, Hampshire £725,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Grade II Listed House; Sitting Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Conservatory; 4 Bedrooms; Family Bathroom and Shower Room; Lower Ground Floor Area; Garden.

"EVERY ROOM IS GENEROUSLY PROPORTIONED AND HAS TALL WINDOWS."

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CHARACTER AND CHARM Owslebury, Hampshire £847,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

18th Century Cottage; Sitting Room; Family Room; Kitchen/ Breakfast Area; Utility Room; 5 Bedrooms; Family Bathroom and Shower Room; Double Garage; Office, Kitchenette and Shower Room; Garden; EPC Rating F.

“WE BASICALLY TOOK THE BUILDING RIGHT BACK TO THE TIMBER FRAME AND RE-BUILT IT.”

A LIGHT TOUCH Compton, Hampshire £595,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Charming Family Home; Sitting Room; Dining Room; Conservatory; Kitchen; 3 Bedrooms; Family Bathroom; Integral Double Garage; Detached Single Garage; Garden; Extensive Off Road Parking and Hard Standing for Cars/Boat/Motor Home; EPC Rating D.

"WE CAME INSIDE AND REALISED HOW MUCH WE WANTED TO LIVE HERE." winchester@chewtonrose.co.uk | 01962 826 050 •

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THROUGH THE SEASONS Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire £1,385,000 68

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Detached Family Home; 4 Reception Rooms; Master Bedroom Suite; 4 Further Double Bedrooms; Indoor Swimming Pool; Double Garage; Beautiful Landscaped Gardens; Stunning Countryside Location; EPC Rating D.

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"THE GARDENS ARE SPECTACULAR AND OFFER SO MUCH SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES."

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GEORGIAN BEAUTY Abergavenny, Monmouthshire £1,650,000 70

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

One of the Great Houses of Monmouth; Beautiful Georgian Home; 16 Bedrooms; 5 Reception Rooms; Kitchen/Diner; 8 Stables; Equestrian Facilities; Approximately 20 Acres (STMS); Georgian Barn; EPC Rating F.

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"IT HAS BEEN A FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME. WE HAVE SIX CHILDREN BETWEEN US WHO SPENT THEIR TEENS HERE. NOW THEY ARE GROWN UP, IT HAS BECOME A FAVOURITE WITH THE GRANDCHILDREN. THE SPACE AND FREEDOM THEY HAVE IS WONDERFUL, AND IT IS COMPLETELY SAFE TOO."

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BEST OF ALL WORLDS Rockfield, Monmouthshire £1,750,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Period House; 5 Bedrooms; Drawing Room; Living Room; Dining Room; Library; Study; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; 6 Acres (STMS); Swimming Pool; Tennis Court; Entertainment Barn with Licence; Working Barn; EPC Rating D.

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"IT REALLY IS UNBELIEVABLE - WE HAVE PANORAMIC VIEWS RIGHT ACROSS TO THE BRECON BEACONS AND DESPITE BEING WELL-SITUATED FOR MAJOR ROADS, WE HAVE COMPLETE PEACE AND QUIET."

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“A MULTITUDE OF DOUBLE DOORS NOT ONLY BRINGS THE LIGHT FLOODING IN BUT ALSO ENSURE THE BARN OPENS UP BEAUTIFULLY ON TO ITS SURROUNDINGS.”

CATHEDRAL OF THE COUNTRYSIDE Wye Valley, Monmouthshire £1,350,000 74

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Barn Conversion; Formal Sitting Room; Formal Dining Room; Play Room; Office/Study; Snug/TV Room; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Utility and Cloakroom; Garden with Superb Views; 2 Family Bathrooms & 2 En-Suites; 3 Garages; Circa 1.3/4 Acres of Land (STMS); EPC Rating D.

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A HOME TO CHERISH Carbrooke, Norfolk £450,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Beautiful Family Home; 5 Bedrooms; En-Suite to Master; En-Suite Guest Annexe; Contemporary Kitchen; Open Plan Living; Vaulted Ceilings; 2 Bay Cart lodge; Car Port; Panoramic Views; EPC Rating TBC.

“IT IS A FANTASTIC HOME FOR A FAMILY WHILE AT THE SAME TIME OFFERS ALL THE FACILITIES REQUIRED FOR HAVING FRIENDS AND FAMILY OVER.”

AN INDIVIDUAL APPROACH Costessey, Norfolk £725,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Individually Designed House, 4 Bedrooms; En-Suite and Adjoining Dressing Room to Master; En-Suite to Guest Room; Spacious Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Study; Separate 1 Bedroom Annexe; Off Road Parking and Double Garage; Peaceful and Elevated Position; EPC Rating TBC.

"THE HOUSE WAS ALSO DESIGNED TO INCLUDE AN ANNEXE." norwich@chewtonrose.co.uk | 01603 622 017 •

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SAIL AWAY Paston, Norfolk £525,000

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Unique Family Home; 19th Century Windmill; Period Features; 3 Bedrooms; Master with En-Suite; Study; Dining Room; Kitchen; Garden; Close to the Beach; Planning Consent Granted to Convert The Mill into a Holiday Let; EPC Rating F.

•N ORFOLK•

"WE WERE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING INTERESTING, THAT WE COULD DO SOMETHING WITH AND THIS WAS THE PERFECT PLACE."

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CHILDHOOD DREAM North Runcton, Norfolk £550,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Period Farmhouse; 3 Receptions; 5 Bedrooms; 2 Acres (STMS); Tennis Court; Paddock; Triple Shed/Workshop; EPC Rating TBC.

•N ORFOLK•

"IT HAS BEEN A SUPERB PLACE FOR THE CHILDREN TO GROW UP. THEY HAVE PLAYED TENNIS ON THE COURT HERE AND RIDDEN THEIR PONIES, AND SPENT ENDLESS HOURS PLAYING HIDE AND SEEK."

norwich@chewtonrose.co.uk | 01603 622 017 •

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WELCOME HOME Nottingham £795,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Large Family House; 6 Bedrooms; 4 Reception Rooms; 3 Bathrooms/Shower Rooms; Double Garage; 0.62 Acres (STMS); EPC Rating TBC.

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“IT IS ALL HIGH QUALITY BUT WE HAVE ALSO KEPT IT FAIRLY SIMPLE AND MINIMAL.”

REST AND RELAXATION Edwalton, Nottinghamshire £725,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Spacious Detached Family Home; Stunning Living Kitchen; Large Master Suite; 3 Further Double Bedrooms With En-Suite; Private Enclosed Landscaped Gardens; Electric Double Garage; Beautifully Decorated Throughout; EPC Rating C.

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GEORGIAN FEATURES Gamston, Nottinghamshire £775,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Beautiful Georgian Farmhouse; 5 Bedrooms; 3 Reception Rooms; Sitting Room; Cinema and Game Rooms; 2 Bathrooms; Dressing Area; En-Suite; Magnificent Kitchen with Orangery; Impressive Garden; EPC Rating TBC.

•N OT TIN G H A M S H IRE•

“THE SITTING ROOM WORKS SO WELL ALL YEAR ROUND. IT IS INCREDIBLY LIGHT AND AIRY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS BUT EQUALLY IT IS SO BEAUTIFUL WITH ALL THE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS UP.”

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WOODLAND SETTING FARNDON, Nottinghamshire £795,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Beautiful Family Home; Large Living Kitchen; 4 Reception Rooms; 5 Bedrooms All With En-Suites; Utility Room; Attached Double Garage; Private Walled Gardens; Stunning Village Location; Easy For Commuters; EPC Rating TBC.

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FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET Grantham, Nottinghamshire £1,200,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Spectacular Period Home; 10 Bedrooms; Set in Approximately 0.3 Acres (STMS); Beautiful Garden; Farmhouse Style Kitchen; Dining Room; Impressive Entrance Hall; Sitting Room; 3 Bathrooms; Stunning Views; EPC Rating G.

“WE WERE ATTRACTED TO THE RURAL SECLUSION, EASY COMMUTING AND FANTASTIC VIEWS THAT THE FARMHOUSE HAS.”

BARN DANCING Bradmore, Nottinghamshire £795,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Converted Barn; 5 Bedrooms; Master Bedroom with own En-Suite Bathroom; Stunning Drawing Room; Moben Fitted Kitchen; Large South Facing Garden with a 2 Metre Wall Around; Electric Gates and Intercom System; Private Drive; Integral Garage; EPC Rating TBC.

"IT IS A SOUGHT-AFTER AREA TO LIVE IN AND WE HAVE SOME WONDERFUL VIEWS FROM THE HOUSE ACROSS THE FIELDS AND COUNTRYSIDE BEHIND US." east.midlands@chewtonrose.co.uk | 01159 814 509 •

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COUNTRY LIVING Penarth, Vale Of Glamorgan £650,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Charming 18th Century Cottage; 4 Large Double Bedrooms; Country-style Kitchen; Large Dining Room; Beautiful Country Views; Drawing Room; Sitting Room; 1.3 Acres (STMS); EPC Rating TBC.

“THE TRADITIONAL STYLE KITCHEN HAS OAK DOORS, GRANITE WORK SURFACES AND SLATE FLOORS.”

HOME AND CASTLE Llantrisant, Mid Glamorgan £475,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Detached Home; 4 Double Bedrooms; Dining Room; Kitchen/ Breakfast Room; Sitting Room; Studio Room; Private Courtyard; Garden; Driveway; EPC Rating G.

"THE KITCHEN HAS A WONDERFUL FARMHOUSE FEEL TO IT."

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FAIRY TALE HOME Boverton, Vale Of Glamorgan £575,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Historic Orchard House; 6 Bedrooms; Kitchen; 2 Bathrooms; 3 Reception Rooms; Exceptionally Large Utility Room; Cloakroom/ WC; Stunning Views; Double Garage; EPC Rating TBC.

“ONE OF OUR LITTLE GRANDDAUGHTERS IS DELIGHTED WITH THE TURRET BECAUSE SHE THINKS IT HAS COME FROM A FAIRY TALE.”

OVER HILL AND DALE Cefn Mably, Cardiff £850,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Outstanding Equestrian Home; 3 Bedrooms; 3 Reception Rooms; 6 Acres of Land (STMS); 7 Stables; Tack Room; Double Garage; Music Room; Kitchen; EPC Rating F.

"ONE OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO IS TO SIT OUTSIDE IN THE SUNSHINE AND ENJOY THE VIEWS." south.wales@chewtonrose.co.uk | 02920 226 129 •

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RIDING HIGH Magor, Gwent £515,000

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Barn Conversion; 3 Double Bedrooms; Open Plan Living; Dining; Kitchen; Drawing Room; Separate Sitting Room; Conservatory; Approximately 3 Acres (STMS); 3 Stables; Tack Room; Countryside Views; EPC Rating TBC.

south.wales@chewtonrose.co.uk | 02920 226 129

•S UFFOLK•

“I LOVE THE MASTER BEDROOM, WITH ITS HIGH CEILINGS AND SKYLIGHT WINDOWS, THROUGH WHICH YOU CAN LOOK UP AT THE NIGHT SKY. ”

DIVINE CONVERSION Kirby Kane, Suffolk £395,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Converted Chapel; 4 Bedrooms; En-Suite to Master; Stunning Open Plan Kitchen; Vaulted Ceilings and Timber Floors Throughout; Off Street Parking; Sunken Terrace; EPC Rating TBC.

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SUMMER DAYS Surrey Hills, Surrey £1,575,000

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Detached Rural Family Home; Large Master Bedroom with Dressing Room & En-Suite; Further 4 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms; Refurbished Living Accommodation; Spacious Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Garden Room with Under Floor Heating; Drawing/Dining & Family Rooms; Downstairs Study; Private Gardens of Approx 0.7 Acres (STMS); Hard Surface Tennis Court; Victorian Glass House; Detached Double Garage; EPC Rating D.

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"WE FEEL EXTREMELY LUCKY TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO LIVE IN A BEAUTIFUL HOUSE IN SUCH A STUNNING AREA."

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SUMMER NIGHTS East Horsley, Surrey £1,195,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Detached Family Home on a Private Road; 5 Bedrooms; 2 Bathrooms; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Drawing Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Downstairs WC; Detached Double Garage; Generous Landscaped Garden; Close to Shops, Stations & Excellent Schools; EPC Rating D.

"WE NOW HAVE MORE ROOM FOR OUTDOOR DINING."

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“THE GARDEN HAS ALSO BEEN GIVEN ADDED INTEREST THROUGH THE TERRACE, EXTRA PLANTING AND A NEW LUSH LAWN.”

LOCATION OF CHOICE Stoke D'Abernon, Surrey £895,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Character Detached Family Home; Accommodation Over 3 Floors; 4 Double Bedrooms; 2 Bathrooms & Downstairs WC; Drawing Room; Light & Modern Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room; Generous Lawned Rear Garden; Off Street Parking; Garage with Potential For Extension; Close to Cobham Stoke D’Abernon Station; EPC Rating D.

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AN ENVIABLE LOCATION Woking, Surrey £975,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Detached Family Home in Quiet Location; 4 Bedrooms; 2 Bathrooms; Drawing Room & Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen/ Breakfast Room; Double Length Garage; Off Street Parking; Peaceful & Mature Garden & Sun Terrace; Close Proximity to Woking Town Centre & Station; EPC Rating E.

“THE KITCHEN IS A LOVELY ROOM, WITH FRENCH DOORS THAT OPEN UP ON TO THE TERRACE NEXT TO THE BREAKFAST TABLE.”

COMMUTER'S DREAM Cobham, Surrey £619,950

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Semi-Detached Family Home; 3 Bedrooms; Drawing Room; Dining Room; Spacious Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Family Bathroom; Southerly Facing Garden & Terrace; Off Street Parking; Close to Station & Shops; Potential for Improvements; EPC Rating D.

"THE STATION IS ONLY A TWO MINUTE STROLL AWAY."

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IMAGINATION AND STYLE Chatley Park, Surrey £1,999,500

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Grade II Listed 16th Century Converted Farmhouse; 5 Bedrooms; 3 Bathrooms; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Drawing Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Study; In Excess of 6 Acres (STMS) of Land; Detached Triple Garage & Stable Block; Semi Rural Location with Panoramic Views; Ideal for Equestrian Enthusiasts; EPC Rating D.

“FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LIVE IN COBHAM BUT NOT NECESSARILY TO BE IN THE TOWN, THIS IS THE PERFECT SOLUTION.”

HAPPY MEMORIES Claygate, Surrey £1,399,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Detached Family Home; Quiet Village Location; 5 Bedrooms; 3 Bathrooms; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Self Contained Annexe with Kitchenette & En-Suite; Drawing Room; Dining Room & Garden Room; Downstairs Study; Mature & Peaceful Gardens; Integral Garage; EPC Rating D.

"I FELT IMMEDIATELY IT WOULD MAKE A FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME." cobham@chewtonrose.co.uk | 01932 576 600 •

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WALKING IN HISTORY Outwood, Surrey £2,000,000

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15th Century Grade II Listed Wealden Hall House; 4 Bedrooms; Plus 2 Bed Cottage; Easter Barn; Midsummer Barn & Christmas Barn; 19 Acres (STMS), Stables; Office; Swimming Pool; Carports.

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"I STOOD AT THE TOP OF THE LANDING AND KNEW I HAD FALLEN IN LOVE. YOU ARE WALKING IN HISTORY HERE, IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ALL THOSE WHO HAVE LIVED HERE THROUGH THE CENTURIES."

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A SENSE OF FUN Mickleham, Surrey £1,100,000

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Unique Designed Home; 4 Bedrooms; Stunning Vaulted Drawing Room with Cinema and Bar with the Latest Technical Gadgetry; Indoor Koi Carp Pond; Oak Panelled Hallway; Master Bedroom situated in the Clock Tower with En-Suite Bathroom and Dressing Room; Mezzanine Gallery Area; Spa Room; Communal Courtyard Area; Large Double Garage; EPC Rating E.

•S URREY •

“IT’S THE MOST FANTASTIC SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING, EVERYONE’S JAWS DROP WHEN THEY COME ROUND AND SEE IT, THEY LOVE IT.”

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CLASSIC BEAUTY Caterham, Surrey £950,000

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Detached Family Home; 5 Bedrooms; Refitted Kitchen; Double Aspect Drawing Room; Formal Dining Room; Secluded Rear Garden; Double Garage; Sought After Private Close; EPC Rating D.

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"WE HAVE A WILDLIFE POND, NESTING BIRDS AND SEVERAL DIFFERENT ORCHIDS."

AIR OF SECLUSION Fetcham, Surrey £950,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Detached Family Home; 5 Bedrooms; Dual Aspect Drawing Room; Lovely Sunny Conservatory; Spacious Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Beautiful Secluded Garden; Double Garage and Ample Parking; Planning Permission to Extend; EPC Rating C.

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SENSATIONAL SPACE Hutton, Essex £3,000,000

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I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Extraordinary Modern Home; 6 Bedrooms; Master Suite with Juliet Balcony; Open-Plan Kitchen; Expansive Reception Hall over 3 Storeys; 2 Stunning Staircases; Drawing Room; Dining Room; Double Sided Wood-Burner; Study; Stunning Bathroom; Morning Room; Landscaped Gardens; EPC Rating B.

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LIGHT FANTASTIC Watton-At-Stone, West Sussex £2,250,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Beautifully Designed Family Home; 6 Bedrooms; 5 Bathrooms; Miele Kitchen; Dining and Sitting Area; Full-Height Windows and Doors; Spacious Drawing Room; Master Bedroom with Balcony; Stabling for 2 Ponies; Paddock; 1.4 Acres (STMS); Stunning Countryside Views; EPC Rating TBC.

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LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE Brentwood, Essex £3,750,000

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Exceptional Detached Family Home over 4 Floors; Stunning Far-Reaching Views; 6 Bedrooms; 5 En-Suites; Family Bathroom; 4 Reception Rooms; Urban Myth Kitchen; Underfloor Heating to 3 Floors; Underground Parking, Cinema Room and Games Rooms; Grounds of 1 Acre (STMS); Heated Swimming Pool; EPC Rating C.

•WEST ESS EX•

"WE HAVE GAINED GREAT PLEASURE FROM THE POOL AND GARDEN, BOTH FOR FAMILY LIFE AND ENTERTAINING."

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EQUESTRIAN PARADISE Willingale, Ongar £1,250,000

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Beautiful Equestrian Home; 5 Bedrooms; Spacious Entrance Hall; Dining Room; Sitting Room; Impressive Family Bathroom; Country Style Kitchen; Garden; 7 Acres (STMS); EPC Rating TBC.

•WEST ESS EX•

“THE ONLY THINGS SURROUNDING THIS HOME ARE PEACE AND QUIET. WITH MILE AFTER MILE OF ROLLING COUNTRYSIDE ALL AROUND YOU, IT IS A PERFECT PLACE FOR ALL THE FAMILY.”

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"ALL THE LIVING SPACE HAS BEEN OPENED UP AND THE HOUSE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE BEAUTIFUL GARDEN AND THE VIEWS.”

ATTENTION TO DETAIL Thakeham, West Sussex £849,950

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Stunning Contemporary Home; 3 Bedrooms; Open Plan Kitchen; Dining Room; Formal Reception Room with Open Fire; Flexible Accommodation; Master Suite with Balcony; Village Location with Downland Views; EPC Rating D.

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EQUESTRIAN DELIGHT Loxwood, West Sussex £1,500,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Private Estate with 22 Acres (STMS); The Main House has 3 Bedrooms; Family Bathroom and Master En-Suite; Sitting Room; Dining Room; Kitchen and Utility Room; Triple Open Bay Garage with Store. The Lodge has 2 Bedrooms; Bathroom; Sitting Room and Kitchen. Stable Cottage has 1 Bedroom; Large Vaulted Sitting Room; Kitchen; Shower Room. The Equestrian Facilities include Indoor and Outdoor Sand Schools; 2 Stable Blocks; Horse Walker for 4 Horses; Outbuildings with Scope For Further Development (STPP); EPC Rating C.

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A PLACE IN HISTORY Billingshurst, West Sussex £375,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Detached House; Gated Development; 2 Large Double Bedrooms; Master with Juliet Balcony; Open Plan Kitchen/Sitting Room; Modern Bathroom Suite with Separate Double Shower Cubicle; Rear Garden; Stunning Views; EPC Rating D.

"THIS MEWS HOUSE HAS BEEN CLEVERLY DESIGNED TO SIT WITHIN THE PARKLAND AS PART OF THE EXCLUSIVE GATED DEVELOPMENT."

HEAVEN SCENT Compton, Surrey £440,000

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Character Cottage; 3 Bedrooms; Kitchen; Conservatory; Drawing Room; Cottage Garden; EPC Rating E.

"WE HAD BEEN TO SEE QUITE A FEW DIFFERENT HOUSES BUT LIKED THIS ONE BECAUSE IT WAS SO ATTRACTIVE AND IT BACKED ON TO FIELDS." 110

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“IT WAS IN SUCH A BEAUTIFUL, QUIET POSITION AND IT WAS SOUTH-FACING, WITH WONDERFUL VIEWS IN EVERY DIRECTION.”

CONTEMPORARY DESIGN Nutbourne, West Sussex £1,699,950

I N S I DE THI S HOM E

Beautiful Country House; Superb, Spacious Interior; 6 Bedrooms; 3 En-Suites; Games/Entertainment Room; Indoor Swimming Pool; Extensive Landscaped Gardens; Rural Views; Potential for Annexe; EPC Rating D.

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CHANGING GEAR Slinfold, West Sussex £849,950

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Spectacular Family Home; Stunning Design; Originally a Working Garage; 4 Bedrooms; Drawing Room with Vaulted Ceiling; Extensive Area of Decking; Beautiful Kitchen; Hi Tech Additions to create Contemporary levels of Comfort which include, Intelligent Lighting System; Remote Controlled Blinds; Under-Floor Heating; Surround Sound System; Double Garage; Substantial Paddock; EPC Rating C.

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“GREAT CARE WAS TAKEN TO TRANSFORM THE BUILDING INTO A SPECTACULAR FAMILY HOUSE, WHICH WOULD REALLY MAKE THE MOST OF ITS FANTASTIC LOCATION.”

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THE INTERVIEW

Matthew Fort

The author, food expert and Great British Menu judge on pubs, police stations and a long-term love affair with Italy

Follow Matthew at www.twitter.com/matthewfort

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Matthew Fort; the Colosseum in Rome, Matthew’s favourite city; Jamin restaurant in Paris; The World of Yesterday

by Stefan Zweig

IMAGE: CORBIS

Where do you live? In an ex-police station in a small village in a broad, bosky valley in Gloucestershire.

The village has a thriving shop, a brewery, a pub and a church. What more do you need?

My interior style is… haphazard! Or perhaps organic might be a better description. I don’t have any visual imagination, and so have no grand unifying vision. Each room is in a constant state of evolution until it feels comfortable.

The thing I really love about my home… is that it’s mine (although, in strict truth, it’s NatWest’s, which holds the mortgage).

I used to live in a pub, and so to end up in a police station seems a poetic comment on my passage through life.

Is it a good home for entertaining in? Brilliant.

It has the flexibility to cope with few or many.

What’s your favourite dinner party dish to prepare? Good question. I’d have to say the next one.

And who would be your dream dinner guests? My three brothers, my sister and their respective spouses and children. Luckily, they’re all still vigorously alive.

What has been your most memorable meal? Lunch that I ate alone at Jamin in Paris in May 1986. The food was scintillatingly brilliant. I was brought a second helping of milk-fed lamb cutlets with pommes purée and truffle salad when I said how much I enjoyed it; and the mâitre d’ chattered to me in French. Some months later, I discovered by accident that he spoke perfect English. He had spoken French because he knew it would make me feel good.

My fondest memory of my house… is each time I return to it having been away.

My favourite city is… Rome. Whenever I arrive there, I feel weight coming off my shoulders. It’s such a beautiful, delightful, civilised, cynical place.

You love Italy, tell us why? Because of the passion I saw from the owners of a café in Cervia when making ice cream in 1956.

My current favourite book is… The World of Yesterday by Stefan Zweig.

My desert island disc would be… Dinu Lipatti playing Mozart’s Piano Sonata K310 from the recording he made at the 1956 Besancon Festival.

What are your current projects?

Spending several months travelling among the Italian islands in order to write a book about them.