The SE1 Review (Issue 2)

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BEST KEPT SECRETS A guide to some of the best hidden gems in SE1.

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REVIEW Welcome to the second issue of The South East One Review.

In this issue we focus on the best kept secrets of SE1, from bars and restaurants, to shops and attractions plus much more. We also look at five local artists, several galleries and meet a big Texan with a passion for BBQ. We have our usual property market overview, as well as a selection of local properties to rent and buy.

There's more to us than meets the eye. We're passionate about building and fostering our local community and believe in old fashioned values like customer service and putting our clients first.

As further proof of our commitment to both the London and SE1 property markets, I am excited to report that at the time of going to press, we have just moved into a further 2,000 sq ft of office space. The new building allows my existing branch to be joined full time by members of Acorn's Land, New Homes, Commercial, Investment, Financial Services and PR/Marketing teams (see page 62 for details).

We hope you enjoy this magazine and we look forward to meeting you in person!

Stuart Challis Branch Director Acorn, London Bridge 020 7089 6565

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SE1's BEST Kept Secrets Our staff don't just work in the local area, most of us live, shop and dine here too.

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SHORTWAVE CINEMA F*CKOFFEE The name might get them into hot water on occasion but this distinctive coffee shop on Bermondsey Street is extremely popular with locals. Inside, the decor and ambience is 'eclectic'.

The staff are friendly, the chairs

are comfy, the food is tasty and most importantly, the organic and fair-trade coffee is good – really good. If you're easily offended, it's probably one to avoid, but the clue’s right there in the name…

fuckoffee.co.uk 163 – 167 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UW 020 7403 7655

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Screening the best of arthouse cinema and recent releases, this 52-seater indie cinema/café is a little piece of movie heaven less than 10 minutes’ walk from London Bridge and Borough tube stations. Shortwave is all about championing emerging film makers, and hosts festivals, one-off screenings and previews throughout the year. shortwavecinema.com 10 Bermondsey Square, SE1 3UN 020 7357 6845

CALL ME MR LUCKY...

Remember that amazing Steadicam shot in Goodfellas where Ray Liotta takes Lorraine Bracco to a nightclub? They’re whisked past the queue, down the stairs and through the kitchens to the most exclusive place in town.

Well, say the magic words, and you too can enjoy a not dissimilar experience. The dimly-lit, delightfully tacky charms of Call Me Mr Lucky can only be reached via the kitchens downstairs, in homage to the Martin Scorsese classic. Once inside subterranean Southwark’s funkiest bar, expect fabulous cocktails and even more fabulous food. Those all-important magic words? “I’m here to get lucky.” What else… callmemrlucky.com 11 Southwark Street, SE1 1RQ 020 7078 9635

M.MANZE PIE & MASH There’s no food more ‘London’ than pie and mash, and nothing more ‘South East London’ than Manze's. The shop dates back to 1892, but was bought in 1902

by Michele Manze, (the present owners' grandfather) and is the oldest surviving pie & mash shop in the city. Whether you like your eels jellied or stewed; your pies with liquor or without, this traditional London treat is available for eatin or takeaway. It’s an absolute favourite among our staff. manze.co.uk 87 Tower Bridge Road, SE1 4TW 020 7407 2985

THE ROSE PLAYHOUSE The Rose is London's most historic theatre, the first Elizabethan theatre on Bankside and home to many of Shakespeare's and Marlowe's first plays. The site has a fascinating history (see website for more) and they offer open days, workshops, as well as award winning performing arts productions. roseplayhouse.org.uk 56 Park Street, SE1 9AR 020 7261 9565

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T34 TANK Meet Stompie, SE1’s least-likely movie star. Bought by a local resident, the ex-Czech military tank was used in the 1995 film Richard III and placed on a derelict piece of land in South Bermondsey. It’s become a local landmark, loved and regularly re-painted by locals.

Corner of Mandela Way & Pages Walk, SE1

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TERRY'S For a truly memorable breakfast, head to Terry’s, self-styled ‘birthplace of tea.’ Serving up traditional British daytime fare since 1982, this Southwark stalwart is now run by Terry’s son Austin – “the first and only job I ever had,” he says. Framed black & white photographs line the walls, polished glasses and fancy vintage plates adorn the old pier glass behind the counter and gingham cloths brighten the tables.

Expect an ‘experience’: Glenn Miller on the wireless, good old fashioned home cooking and a proper cup of tea. If you enjoy it, why not buy a packet of Terry’s tea to savour at home? terryscafe.co.uk 158 Great Suffolk Street, SE1 1PE 020 7407 9358

TANNER ST. TENNIS Inspired by Wimbledon? Why not have a go on SE1’s own centre court at Tanner Park? Recently refurbished, the courts are free to use – just turn up and play.

Who knows – you may bump into Roger Federer or Serena Williams – both have made appearances on Southwark’s hallowed ground…

Tanner Park, Tanner Street, SE1 3GS

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Fine ThaiMALAY Dining

by Shirin Noroozi

Champor-Champor’s most private of private spaces is an enigma. Right in the middle of the front window, it’s somehow screened from view. A bird’s eye view of both restaurant and street, yet no more than a few steps up a tiny stairway. A single table and two simple chairs, yet for the lucky pair who squeeze in the tiny space each evening, it becomes a secret realm where they can play at being royalty, for one night only.

Champor-Champor’s quaint like that. The restaurant’s adorned with strange tribal masks, curious artwork and serene statues of the Buddha. Glowing golds and jewel colours create a cosy ambience, while the richly carved walkways lend its main dining rooms an almost theatrical air. Candle light, flowers, music and just a hint of incense entice the senses, but even their bohemian feel pales against the aroma wafting from the kitchens.

The melange of spices explores Champor-Champor’s heritage: an intriguing blend of Thai Malay and European cuisine that explains the name – ‘champor-champor’ loosely translates as ‘mix and match’.

The menu itself is an exciting fusion of dishes – my River Prawn Gratin was enlivened with lime sauce, wasabi potato salad and Gruyere, which worked surprisingly well. Indeed, it worked throughout – pancetta, halloumi and ravioloni happily rubbing shoulders with crispy lemongrass, Laotian-style larb and pad thai. The wine list is specially chosen to complement the spicy dishes; I confess we were on the Champagne…

We may have dined crow’s-nest on that occasion but it wouldn’t matter where you sit - in Champor-Champor you feel special. Much of that is down to the service which is both discreet and solicitous.

It’s just behind Guy’s Hospital, but this little piece of East-meets-West delivers the exotic in spades, whether you’re enjoying a birthday party in the private room, dinner with friends in the main dining area or that very special diner-à-deux in the mezzanine. champor-champor.com 62-64 Weston Street, London SE1 3QJ 020 7403 4600

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THE ROYAL OAK “We’re basically a back-street boozer and that’s the way we want to keep it.” Frank, guv’nor of the Royal Oak, has been pulling pints for 18 years, shunning jukeboxes, fruit machines and satellite TV for real conversation, real food and real ale. A favourite with CAMRA enthusiasts, the restored Victorian pub boasts seven ales on tap, changing on a monthly basis.

The food, from simple sandwiches to the full Sunday roast, pickled eggs to duck pudding, is hearty and handcooked. Pull up a stool, order a pint of Cask Mild, banter with the regulars and discuss the history of music hall with Frank at a proper pub quietly hidden on the road Chaucer’s Canterbury pilgrims once passed through.

The Royal Oak, 44 Tabard Street, SE1 4JU 020 7357 7173

THE FERRYMAN'S SEAT The last ferryman’s seat in London, set in the side of a modern building near Shakespeare’s Globe, is about as unglamorous as they come. This ancient slab of slate, however, tells a poignant story from the times before London had more than one bridge. Ferrymen, the taxi drivers of their day, used to hang around the Thames waiting to take

people across the river for a few pence. Seats like this lined both riverbanks, for a few minutes’ rest in between fares. They were designed as perches; the poor chaps were expected to work, not laze around. The tiny slab measures just 35cm across and its ‘backrest’ slants the wrong way. Ouch.

Bear Gardens, in the wall of The Real Greek, SE1 9HA

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SOUTHWARK NEEDLE London Bridge has always been the link between the ‘respectable’ City of London and its edgy, infinitely more fun neighbour, Southwark. For the 1999 Southwark Gateway Project, architect Eric Parry felt the ‘no-man’s land’ on the south side needed a marker. The result, a slender ‘needle’ of triangular stone blocks held together by stainless steel rods, pierces the ground where the old bridge terminated. Every day, thousands of people pass this modern obelisk without even noticing - but look up. Local rumour claims its pin-sharp point remembers the old London Bridge’s spikes, which once displayed the heads of executed traitors.

Just outside London Bridge Station, SE1

TANNER & CO With a refreshingly old-school approach to great quality food, Tanner & Co’s funky, warehousestyle dining, private rooms and fairy-lit courtyard are the perfect place to enjoy anything from their signature bacon & black pudding scotch egg, to the best burger in Bermondsey. Enjoy a cheeky tipple? Whatever you choose, do it in style. An honest beer, perhaps, from T&C’s specially-curated range, a dip into Samuel Pepys’ cup or, if you dare, the infamous Bermondsey Street Bootleg… tannerandco.co.uk 50 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UD 020 7357 0244

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THE WATCH HOUSE Back in Georgian times this charming building was used by ‘watchmen’ hoping to catch grave robbers in the churchyard next door. After the Anatomy Act of 1832 made bodysnatching redundant, the old watch house was used for all manner of things – including a 1970s launderette – but eventually became all but forgotten.

Roland Horne, the current owner of the business, saw the building’s beauty through the cobwebs. He combined his passion for design with a love of great food and coffee to create a luxury coffee house, focusing on the smallest details and the finest local suppliers. watchhousecoffee.com 199 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UW 020 7407 6431

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HIXTER Minutes’ walk from both Borough Market and the Tate Modern, Mark Hix’s trademark blend of contemporary art and exquisite food finds inspiration from both these Southwark institutions - and a stylish home in an old Victorian metal box factory. Upstairs, floor to ceiling windows and retro-fittings lend a warehouse feel; downstairs Mark’s Bar serves cocktails in a cosy, clubby, atmosphere.

Look out for art by the likes of Tracey Emin, Mat Collishaw and Henry Hudson, dishes using the finest British ingredients and a sunken downstairs bar straight out of a Bond villain’s lair.

From Portland crab to Porthilly oysters, De Beauvoir smoked salmon to Glenarm sirloin steak, eat your way around the best of the British Isles without leaving SE1. Try Mark’s signature Hix Fix cocktail, enjoy a glass from the extensive rum and whisky collection or just relax with a glass of Nyetimber sparkling wine – for, let’s face it - everything goes with Nyetimber sparkling wine… hixrestaurants.co.uk 16 Great Guildford Street, SE1 0HS 020 7921 9508

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KIRKALDY TESTING MUSEUM The 19th Century saw a massive boom in innovation - but how did the Victorians know the incredible new materials they were inventing would actually do the job? Step forward, David Kirkaldy, whose Universal Testing Machine stress-tested components for new structures as well as pinpointing what had gone wrong with national disasters such as the failed Tay Bridge of 1879.

The Kirkaldy Testing Works was opened in 1874, in the heart of Southwark’s industrial area, and tested materials well into the 20th Century.

Saved for posterity (so far) by a doughty group of volunteers, it needs enthusiastic new people to get involved in order to survive into the future. Now a museum, it’s an extraordinary step back in time where, on the first Sunday of each month, visitors can explore a little piece of Southwark’s nigh-on forgotten industrial history and even watch the machine go through its paces. An unforgettable experience. testingmuseum.org.uk 99 Southwark Street, SE1 0JF

BERMONDSEY ARTS CLUB Even with the current trend for turning ex-public loos into swanky bars, you could be forgiven for walking straight past the railings of Bermondsey Arts Club. You’d be missing something special though, for the Art Deco styling blends perfectly with the building’s original purpose, creating a wonderfully lush, secret venue for enjoying an illicit-feeling cocktail. Stylish and chic, it’s ideal for a cosy tête-a-tête, though given the club’s size it’s probably best to book ahead. bermondseyartsclub.co.uk Former Public Conveniences 102A Tower Bridge Road, SE1 4TP 020 7237 9552 South East One Review • 15

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RUMPUS ROOM Inspired by the original ‘Bright Young Things’ of the 1920s, the seductive 12th floor bar of historic Sea Containers Building shimmers gold and smoulders plum and raspberry with its glimmering brass bar and rich red banquettes. City slickers and South Bank creatives alike can admire enviable 360° views of the River Thames, St Paul’s Cathedral and the City’s skyline. Rumpus Room is not a members' bar and there’s no strict, outdated door policy; guests are merely invited to relax, enjoy live music sessions, leading DJs, Champagne, excellent food and the heady delights of a gin punch bowl. rumpusroomlondon.com Mondrian Hotel, 20 Upper Ground, SE1 9PD 020 3747 1063

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SOUTHERN 8- PRIDE 8After moving to London in 2011, and following an appearance on the Dragon's Den, Joe Walters (aka Texas Joe) successfully launched Texas Joe's Beef Jerky in the UK. He has also operated a number of popups across London and is the curator of the annual celebration of all things brisket, BrisketFest.

More recently, (on July 4th, appropriately) Joe unveiled his latest creation: a BBQ joint called Texas Joe’s Slow Smoked Meats. Bringing the spirit of his home state to Bermondsey, Texas Joe’s features traditional BBQ meats, done the Texan way, plus a separate honky-tonk bar complete with jukebox, whisky and tequila.

Signature dishes include USDA beef brisket, beef prime rib and pork shoulder, as well as mutton shoulder and ribs.

Mutton has a rich history in Texas BBQ and Joe works with Bermondsey butcher Nathan Mills of The Butchery to source the best English lamb and return it to its rightful place of glory on BBQ menus. All slow smoked meats are served with house-made pickles and bread and, at lunchtime, there’s also the option of having brisket, pork shoulder or mutton shoulder stuffed into fresh tacos and thick-cut sandwiches.

If you like your meat melt-in-the-mouth and lip smackingly good, head on over to Texas Joe's. texas-joes.com 8-9 Snowsfields, London SE1 3SU 020 3759 7355 Texas Joe and Acorn Branch Director, Stuart Challis

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- TEXAS JOE

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THE ANTIQUES MARKET (FRIDAYS) Like all great markets, this famous street institution enjoys a curious history. Once known as the New Caledonian Market, it started out as a cattle market in Islington, but quickly became known as a place to trade junk. ‘The Old Cally’ was moved to a bomb site

in Bermondsey after World War II, smartened up its act and became known for its antiques. Since Bermondsey’s reinvention the market’s enjoyed a new lease of life, but it’s still the place to find everything from a set of antique cutlery to a grandfather clock.

The brave get up with the birds to join the dealers at 6.00am; the rest of us enjoy a leisurely breakfast and browse later; unlike the old days, it’s open until 2.00pm bermondseysquare.net Bermondsey Square, SE1 3UN

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FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE MUSEUM The Florence Nightingale Museum celebrates the life and work of the world’s most famous nurse. Located on the banks of the River Thames opposite the Houses of Parliament, the museum attracts visitors who want to learn more about the Lady with the Lamp and her Victorian world. The museum aims to deepen visitors’ understanding of Florence Nightingale’s achievements and the relevance of her legacy to nursing and healthcare today.

The museum also highlights the work of other nurses Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell. www.florence-nightingale.co.uk St. Thomas' Hospital, 2 Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7EW 020 7188 4400

LOVELY & BRITISH There is something reassuringly familiar about Lovely & British on Bermondsey Street. Something of an Aladdin's Cave, the shop offers something for everyone; greetings cards, soft furnishings, framed art, furniture, bags, jewellery and a miscellany of eclectic curios and gifts. Products are both Britishproduced and British sourced. Be warned, it's hard to leave emptyhanded! facebook.com/LovelyandBritish 132a Bermondsey Street, SE1 3TX 020 7378 6570

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ART FOCUS SE1 has a long standing connection to creativity. On the following pages, we take a look at some brilliant local artists and galleries.

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ARTIST FOCUS

ANITA KLEIN Anita Klein studied at the Chelsea and Slade Schools of Art in London. From 2003 - 2006 she was president of the Royal Society of Painter Printmakers and she has work in many private and public collections in Europe, the USA and Australia, including the Arts Council of Great Britain, the British Museum and the British Library.

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IN HER OWN WORDS: "I don’t think that art should need to be explained in words. If my pictures don’t communicate without a commentary then they are not good enough. I think we all have a lot in common and the people who like my work see themselves and their lives in it. I don’t want you to think you have a picture of me on your wall, I’d much rather you felt that it was you. What I want to do is to celebrate ordinariness, the poetry of the everyday. The things we are all too busy to notice.

I have been very inspired throughout my career by early Italian renaissance fresco painting. Those are the pictures that I find most beautiful. They hit me in a way that I can’t explain. I can feel moved to tears and ideally I would like my work to be beautiful like that.

It’s what I’m striving for – a balance that feels calming to look at, but like Giotto or Piero della Francesca, includes the viewer by conferring dignity and beauty on the ordinary and depicting it as miraculous."

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"It's my favourite part of London and feels very much like home. Things have changed such a lot around here, but it retains its quirky village atmosphere and sense of history. I love being able to walk to anywhere in central London from home!" anitaklein.com / @anitakleinart See her art at: Eames Fine Art, 54-58 Tanner Street, SE1 3PH

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MAGNuS RODWELL Just off Tower Bridge Road, Magnus Rodwell's humble art studio sits in the confines of his garden. He started painting illustrations of the area back in 2011, but little did he know his artistic endeavours would prove so popular with both locals and tourists.

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IN HIS OWN WORDS: "The first time I was asked if I was an artist I pinched myself — to do ones passion is always a dream. My illustrations of London first began with scenes of Bermondsey branching out across London. I can spend days sourcing a suitable location or angle but when you’ve cracked it, you know deep down it could be something special.

What I never know is what impact a painting will have on the local community. I find it heartwarming to hear stories of past and present and the emotions my paintings evoke. I’ve always loved art from a young age and been drawn to illustrations capturing busy high streets."

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"It launched my art career and inspired me to paint. With an eclectic heritage and architectural marvels, what more can an artist desire?" mrodwell.com / @magnusrodwell See his art at: Lovely & British 132a Bermondsey Street, SE1 3TX

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MATT COOPER Matt Cooper, a contemporary artist for over 21 years, has a fascination for abstract imagery, mixing of colours, and unique methods of design and application. His custom made original paintings have been shown in London's Soho and Hampstead, and most recently at a digital art initiative celebrating the capital's dynamic creativity at locations across London including The Artworks in Elephant & Castle, and Covent Garden.

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"It's so close to all the best places in London, you feel like you are on holiday all the time! Each day I’m inspired by the famous sites of London and find beauty in the places I travel."

"2016 has been an exciting year with my work on display at a ski resort in Bansko, Bulgaria and in Central London. I’ve recently been working on two new series — the first is called ‘Royal by Design’ which will bring bright shades of jewel-coloured tones to people who want to add fresh new artwork to their homes.

This series celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday. The second series is called ‘World Unity’ and it has already been widely successful with commission requests across Europe and America. This series was inspired by recent worldwide events and is an abstract design of individual flags around the world.

This series is especially important to me and serves as a reminder that we should support our local communities and pull together to help one another."

www.mattcooper.london /justsimplymatt just.simply.matt

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VINCENT POOLE

Vincent Poole's background started with a Sculpture degree in 1982, soon after moving to art direction in advertising while at the same time designing/making furniture at the weekends and evenings. He started making collages fourteen years ago on his return to London after twelve years of running a business in Frankfurt.

Vincent's unique artworks are shown throughout the world, from Venezuela to Moscow. His studio has just completed three large commissions for a hotel in New York and next month his work is being shown in Beirut alongside Julian Opie, Damien Hirst and Marc Quinn.

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"Artworks ought not be explained. We're visual artists communicating visually and the need to read even a short 'Artists Statement' to find out what's going on in the picture indicates that the visual process may have failed. I'm exceptionally lucky to be able to make the images that I want to make from my studio near Bermondsey Street where I live.

My collages hopefully reflect the vibrancy of London life by including fashion, brands and typography that are specific to a particular London location. I like the process of precision, the detail of finely splicing the images, the colour, the graphics into place with scalpels and scissors. Sometimes it's a desperate struggle and it all goes wrong and five days of toil end up face down in a skip instead of a gallery wall, but when it goes right it's very rewarding, despite the nagging sense that the next one will be even better - the ongoing pursuit of the elusive perfect collage."

"SE1 has that great mix of architecture, people, business and industries which make for a unique eclectic place to live. The businesses and industries are particularly important to the area by adding that daily influx of people. I've met people that have lived here for 80 years who have great stories about how it was back in the day but with Pizzaros, Casse-Croute and the Garrison on my doorstep, I think it's probably better now." vincentpoole.co.uk vincentp00le

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NORMAN ACKROYD

Norman Ackroyd studied at Leeds College of Art from 1956 to 1961 and at the Royal College of Art, London from 1961 to 1964. He was elected a Royal Academician in 1991, was made a Senior Fellow of the Royal College of Art in 2000 and was awarded a CBE for services to printing and engraving in 2007. For the last four decades he has been travelling around the British Isles, filling many watercolour notebooks and producing more than five hundred etchings of the coast and the islands. When not travelling, he lives and works in Southwark, London.

IN HIS OWN WORDS: "I love working from the landscape plein air and have always been fascinated by the history and migrations of the people and tribes, not only of the British Isles but the whole of Europe. The west shore of our islands is also the western shore of Europe - even Asia. The people who for millennia lived on that fringe were tenacious and mysterious."

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"After journeys to the extreme edges of the British Isles it is wonderful to return to the bustle of Bermondsey Street in the very heart of London." normanackroyd.com

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LONDON GLASS BLOWING Forty years have flown by! Who would have thought, when I set up London Glassblowing Workshop in an old towage works on the south banks of the Thames in Rotherhithe in 1976, that as I approach 80 it would be going stronger than ever? But now, after 15 years at a second location in the Leathermarket in South East London, we are now situated nearby in wonderful Bermondsey Street with its fantastic restaurants and galleries – just around the corner from The Shard, London’s latest landmark. Over the years many associates have come and gone, some to set up their own studios, and sadly some have passed away.

Our January memorial retrospective of work by the late Karen Lawrence was virtually a sell out show. My current team including Louis Thompson, Anthony Scala, Layne Rowe, Elliot Walker, Tim Rawlinson, Cathryn Shilling, Jochen Ott, Bruce Marks and Laura McKinley, is the strongest we’ve ever had. Our work continues to gain strength and quality and our audience grows along with our endeavours.

Many view our gallery at London Glassblowing as a treasure trove, ablaze with light and colour, and like the medium of glass itself, as seductive in the variety of form and character of the work on display. To mark our 40th anniversary we hosted an exhibition entitled ‘Recollections’, that invited studio members to revisit earlier ideas.

Peter Layton, founder of London Glassblowing, reflects on the 40th anniversary of his studio.

I am also proud that concurrent with this show my daughter, Sophie Layton, had a solo exhibition at a neighbouring print gallery, Eames Fine Art. She and I have much in common – a great propensity for colour and a similarity in our working practice; we both work in a painterly style, I, sketching on the blowing iron and she, creating her monotypes at the press. Included will be a major collaborative piece made with her partner, one of our rising stars, Tim Rawlinson. I am possibly biased, but I think Sophie’s work is very strong and she is one of the most promising young printmakers around.

Is there a sense of achievement in all of this? Of course there is, and yet there’s still so much to be done even after 40 years dedicated to glass making; nurturing and mentoring emerging practitioners and promoting the medium, as well as exploring and resolving my own ideas and improving the quality of my work. Can we ever truly resolve anything? Surely there is always further to go. As I wrote in my book, Glass Art, some years ago ‘the agonising question is always, does this work – visually, aesthetically, actually?' Any conclusion is subjective, but what seems to be true is that the greater the challenge or leap into the unknown, the greater the sense of fulfilment.

About the studio Established by Peter Layton in 1976, London Glassblowing was among the first hot-glass studios in Europe. The studio has a reputation as one of Europe’s leading glassmaking workshops with a particular flair for the use of colour, form and texture.

Peter Layton produces individual pieces of decorative glass in sculptural and functional forms. Each signed piece is free blown, permitting a greater degree of spontaneity and ensuring the individuality of each piece. Entry to the studio and gallery is free, and visitors will experience the heat and magic of the ancient craft of glassblowing while watching a gather of molten glass evolve into a thing of value and beauty. Simply come in, pull up a chair, and watch the masters in action.

London Glassblowing 62-66 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3UD londonglassblowing.co.uk 020 7403 2800

Peter Layton (right) and Norman Stuart Clarke working in the Rotherhithe studio in 1979.

Peter (left) working with resident artist Layne Rowe in the Bermondsey Street studio. Photo: Ester Segarra.

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EAMES FINE ART STUDIO & GALLERY

Eames Fine Art is run by Rebecca and Vincent Eames and specialises in works on paper by modern masters and important contemporary artists. With two very different venues in SE1, Eames Fine Art offers a wide variety of exhibitions and events whilst promoting beautiful, affordable artworks in a friendly and approachable atmosphere.

Gallery director, Rebecca Eames tells us, “In the last two years we’ve had a great variety of shows at the gallery selling original works by some of the most famous and talented artists including Pablo Picasso, Francesco de Goya, Henri Matisse and Andy Warhol. We love surprising people with different exhibitions by our favourite artists.

So few people realize that original works by these artists are not as unobtainable as you’d think. Original etchings and lithographs by Matisse and Picasso sell for as little as £450."

Interwoven with these ‘blockbuster’ shows are exciting exhibitions by contemporary artists: some of the artists represented are extremely talented, young, up-and-coming artists, whereas others are major household names such as David Hockney and Grayson Perry.

“Many of the artists we exhibit, such as Norman Ackroyd, Anita Klein, Nigel Swift and Sophie Layton are local to SE1 – it is not surprising how many British artists live in or close to SE1 – it is a hub of creative energy: there’s always something interesting happening here.”

The second location is a Collectors’ Studio tucked away in an old warehouse on Tanner Street, close to Maltby Street Market.

“This is where we catalogue and store the thousands of artworks when they’re not on show at the gallery. Once a month we open the space up to the public for an open

studio where you can come in and spend a very enjoyable time browsing through the many different artworks. If you’re looking for something special: to suit your home or as a gift, one of us will always be happy to spend time with you discussing your requirements and pulling out treasures from the collection to show you and tempt you with.”

Rebecca and Vincent Eames also run events from the studio: artist talks, film screenings, Q&As, supper clubs – it’s a wonderful place to meet like-minded collectors and to share in a passion for art.

Eames Fine Art Gallery & Studio eamesfineart.com 58 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UD (Gallery) 020 7407 1025

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WHITE CUBE Take a walk down Bermondsey Street SE1 and you'll soon stumble across the distinctive White Cube Bermondsey.

The building, which dates from the 1970s, was renovated and designed by London and Berlinbased architects Casper Mueller Kneer and includes three major exhibition spaces as well as an auditorium and a bookshop.

The 'South Galleries' provide the principal display area for White Cube's expanding programme of exhibitions and three smaller galleries, known collectively as the 'North Galleries', are used for an innovative series of shows.

In addition, at the centre of the building, a top-lit, 81m² gallery called '9 x 9 x 9', is used for special projects or for the display of a single artwork or installation.

Since its opening, the building has hosted a variety of important exhibitions such as the first UK showing of work by American artist Theaster Gates, a comprehensive retrospective of prints by Chuck Close and the largest presentation of Anselm Kiefer work's ever staged in London. To accompany these exhibitions, an education programme and an ongoing series of artists films, feature films and lectures takes place in the purpose-built 60 seat auditorium.

White Cube’s exhibition programme extends across its three gallery spaces: Bermondsey in South London, Mason’s Yard

whitecube.com 144-152 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3TQ 020 7930 5373

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in St. James’s, London and Hong Kong Central district. Since its inception in 1993, the gallery has exhibited the work of many of the world’s most highly acclaimed contemporary artists. This includes names like Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst, Gilbert & George, Antony Gormley and Mona Hatoum. In addition, the 'Inside the White Cube' programme showcases a broad range of artists.

The gallery bookshop is stocked with treasures, from the latest art magazines to artists' monographs and catalogues published to accompany exhibitions. Gems include many signed copies of books, as well artists’ prints and other limited editions.

White Cube also hosts preview evenings which are regularly attended by many locals. You might think you need a special invitation, but the doors are open to everyone. It's often the first chance to see exhibitions by some of the world's leading artists, as White Cube works directly with them to focus on new work.

The gallery is always free-entry, and is open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm.

There are often other free events too, such as the 'Film on Sunday' programme which offers screenings of films selected by artists in the auditorium.

VITRINE Vitrine is focused on artist experimentation and development. At its core, it exhibits and supports material, process and installation-led practice. It was founded by Alys Williams in 2012 and encompasses two parts, gallery and related projects, which grew out of a project space launched in 2010.

Today, Vitrine invites and fosters the creation of new works through presentations in London, and in Basel, Switzerland, as well as at international art fairs, and through off-site projects in collaboration with partner organisations.

Vitrine's exhibitions are viewable 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. As such, this is a unique space promoting a new model of exhibition making which encourages and allows for experimentation and installation.

“It is not about a shop front, nor about following a White Cube model," says Alys, "it’s about creating a unique exhibition space for artists and curator to experiment; and a sustainable new gallery model that allows for the essential inclusion of emerging practices.”

In addition to the gallery's exhibitions in London and Basel, Vitrine has also commissioned "SCULPTURE AT" - a rotating public sculpture programme in Bermondsey Square which endeavours to establish a broader dialogue for artistic practice within the public sphere. www.vitrinegallery.com 15 Bermondsey Square, SE1 3UN

Karen Tang, Synapsid, 8 October 2014 - 15 March 2015 Installation view, SCULPTURE AT Bermondsey Square.

Image courtesy VITRINE. Photographer Jonathan Bassett.

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PROPERTY MARKET REVIEW SALES Working in SE1 for the past 10 years I’ve certainly seen my fair share of ups and downs.

by Stuart Challis Branch Director 020 7089 6565

Last year saw a slow start, with all the uncertainty an election brings. Things picked up during the summer and by the end of the year, the market was strong.

Values might have cooled against the heady heights of 2013 and '14 but they still maintained a steady upward curve.

Then came 2016, and ‘curve’ turned into ‘curve-ball’…

Drama reigns this year, with Brexit dominating virtually every financial decision we make. No one can tell what will happen in the coming months; everyone has their own opinions. The market will adjust, as it always does - but will prices drop?

In my opinion pre-Brexit uncertainty combined with the additional 3% stamp duty and removal of tax breaks for second homeowners had already hardened the housing market, meaning

it may in fact, be more resilient than first thought. In the short term we could see fewer clients but a good number of buyers. Perhaps surprisingly, June has seen my Bermondsey Street office agree more sales than any other month so far this year.

Priced correctly, and with the right advice offered to both buyers and sellers, property will continue to sell.

For example, I have just secured a sale at full asking price having been told this morning by another buyer the market had dropped by 10%!

We live and work in one of the most exciting areas of London. With the expansion of London Bridge station, Elephant Park, and New Bermondsey, we have a great deal to look forward to. As the dust settles, and with interest rates at an all-time low, we can perhaps take some confidence that more ups than downs lie ahead.

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A massive final quarter of 2015 seemed a tough act to follow, but I’m delighted that so far 2016 has been another strong year.

The Brexit campaign and annual budget brought uncertainty within the industry, but activity in Greater London remains strong and investors are seeking return on their capital even more than before.

We’ve completed a wide range of transactions with properties retaining their value, particularly in and around the London postcodes. In SE1 especially, demand constantly outstrips supply and now is the best time to sell.

Office space sees demand at an all-time high. We’ve let a number of notable B1 spaces over the last nine months and still have an endless list of clients looking to acquire similar units.

As always, development opportunities are our most sought after transaction, and housing demands are unlikely to diminish, resulting in a reasonably unaffected market, even with the uncertainty brought on by Brexit.

Values and demand are as strong as ever.

There has never been a better time to invest in commercial property.

LETTINGS During the past few months, lettings regulations have changed slightly with stamp duty increases and Southwark’s new licensing policy coming into effect.

by Shirin Noroozi Senior Lettings Manager 020 7089 6565

Properties in Southwark that house three or more tenants will require an additional HMO licence. This will involve an inspection from Southwark Council to ensure the property is large enough, and suitable for multiple occupants.

In addition, some properties will fall into the Selective Licensing category, requiring a licence to let. This should protect tenants from exploitation by unscrupulous landlords and allow professional companies, such as ourselves, to provide the correct advice.

The stamp duty increase on a second property, which came into effect on 1st April, created considerable impact

during the first four months of 2016.

March was a record-breaking month for sales in the capital. We have seen an increase of around 30% in stock levels compared to the same time last year.

So far, none of the obstacles put in our way, be they Brexit, legislation, or stamp duty increases, have slowed us down.

We stand firm and work even harder for both landlords and tenants.

The SE1 area continues to change for the better. Quirky new bars and restaurants open on a regular basis and the popularity of Maltby Street Market continues to rise. With the new London Bridge station opening in 2018 and rental prices still very reasonable for central London, there is no better area to live – and invest in.

NEW HOMES This year started very strong, with transactions up on last year. This was fuelled by UK buy-to-let investors trying to beat the stamp duty increases on 31st March.

by Akin Kara New Homes Manager 020 7089 6566

Since then we have seen a steady market and a significant number of first time buyers registering, enjoying the opportunity to get onto the property ladder without the fierce competition from the investor market. Developers have been supporting this by offering added incentives.

the economy. We are fortunate that the London property market is more resilient than the rest of the UK and will always be a prime destination to live, whether relocating from within or migrating from overseas.

This is a great time for buyers, with mortgage rates at an all-time low. People should not lose sight of the reasons they are buying though, whether it is for medium or long term investment, or creating a home for the future.

Brexit is the most recent hot-topic, with much speculation from the media about both the property market and

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Stuart Challis

BRANCH DIRECTOR, LONDON BRIDGE Looking out of my office across Tanner Street Park during a rare break in the clouds, I can’t help but turn my thoughts to the one date in my diary when I can rely on the great British summer to deliver up a glorious day. You heard it here first, Saturday 17th September 2016! Why? Because it is Bermondsey Street Festival day and if the previous nine years are anything to go by, the sun will shine and the residents and local businesses of Bermondsey will once again spill out into the streets and parks, and deliver a stonker of a day.

The festival celebrates its 10 year anniversary this year and I am extremely proud that Acorn has been a principle sponsor/reveller since its inception. Thinking about the early years, it is quite incredible how it has grown. I have very fond memories of us all cramming into the park that first year, a crudely doctored monopoly board being knocked up the evening before - the catalyst for a bit of fun and the chance to give away a bucket load of Cava (all the rage back then).

We have evolved alongside the festival, the opportunity to raise awareness and money for charity becoming a huge part of what we do on the day with many plans afoot months in advance of the big day. Have you ever played our big red door game or perhaps had your picture taken in the world’s smallest car? Your generosity over the years is appreciated and has raised several thousands for charities such as Help for Heroes, and more recently the MANNA society based on Snowsfields. Thank you.

Back to the festival, and a personal highlight for me has to be the annual tug of war competition — who can forget the grand final back in 2013? An elite team from Acorn impressively pulling all the way to the final, only to be destroyed in seconds by the local constabulary.

We fought the law and the law won by a country mile!

I look forward to seeing you all again this year and don’t forget your sun hat!

Donate to MANNA at mannasociety.org.uk

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Laura & Emma from Acorn volunteering at MANNA

The Acorn tug-of-war team

PROPERTIES FOR SALE To see more properties for sale in SE1 and throughout London & Kent, visit acorn.ltd.uk

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Period warehouse One bedroom Stunning period features 539 sq ft Chain free Energy Efficiency Rating: C

MALTINGS PLACE

LONDON BRIDGE SE1

Price £595,000 Leasehold A lovely one bedroom warehouse conversion offering charm and character in abundance within a contemporary mews environment. A true oasis of calm with views of The Shard, just moments from Bermondsey Street.

London Bridge Office 020 7089 6565

Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of the particulars within this publication, we have not examined the title documents or tested any apparatus or other services. All measurements, areas and distances are approximate and the appearance of an item in any photograph does not imply that it forms part of the sale price. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and buyers are advised to rely on their own enquiries and investigations prior to making a commitment to purchase. Prices are believed to be correct at the time of going to press.

Please contact Acorn London Bridge office to establish whether or not they are still available, the current asking price and, in the case of properties to let, whether or not they are furnished. Any internal photographs are intended as a guide only and it should not be assumed that any of the furniture/fittings are included in any sale or letting.

GRANGE WALK BERMONDSEY SE1

Price £775,000 Freehold A delightful period property on one of the most desirable streets in SE1. This picturesque Georgian townhouse is set over three floors and enjoys a stunning central location. Houses of this type are hard to come by, and a real rarity to the market. Offered in good decorative order throughout this charming property boasts 978 sq ft of flexible living space with scope to add further value.

London Bridge Office 020 7089 6565

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Period mid-terrace Three double bedrooms Scope to add value South facing garden Chain free Energy Efficiency Rating: D

ABBEY STREET

BERMONDSEY SE1

Price £360,000 Leasehold Having been extensively refurbished throughout, this stunning one bedroom apartment boasts a delightful blend of period features and contemporary design. Abbey Street offers a premier location within the heart of trendy SE1, perfect for Bermondsey Street and Maltby Street Market.

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One bedroom Conversion flat Raised ground floor 12ft open-plan lounge/kitchen White gloss kitchen Energy Efficiency Rating: D

BERMONDSEY SQUARE LONDON BRIDGE SE1

Price £725,000 Leasehold A superbly presented two bedroom, two bathroom and two balcony apartment in one of SE1’s premier modern developments. Bermondsey Square has a lively mix of bars, restaurants and even a small arthouse cinema — ideal for those that want to be right in the heart of it.

London Bridge Office 020 7089 6565

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Two double bedroom Sixth floor Two balconies 24 hour concierge Fabulous location Energy Efficiency Rating: B

REVERDY ROAD BERMONDSEY SE1

£620,000 Leasehold A fantastic opportunity to acquire a rare and rather splendid period, ground floor garden flat set on a popular Victorian avenue. Centrally located within the heart of SE1 this stunning two bedroom apartment is a real joy.

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Two double bedrooms Period apartment Private garden & courtyard Contemporary design Immaculate throughout 812 sq ft Energy Efficiency Rating: C

TOWER BRIDGE ROAD LONDON BRIDGE SE1

Price £730,000 Leasehold A superbly presented two bedroom, two bathroom split-level apartment in the grounds of the old Sarson’s Vinegar Factory, situated just off the ever popular Bermondsey Street with its eclectic mix of bars, boutiques, restaurants and Tanner Street Park.

Charming and rare in equal measure.

London Bridge Office 020 7089 6565 • Close to The Shard • Two bedrooms • Two bathrooms

• Split-level apartment • 685 sq ft • Energy Efficiency Rating: C

OAKLEY PLACE BURGESS PARK SE1

Price £580,000 Share of Freehold Sympathetically designed with 907 sq ft of living space, this two double bedroom, two bathroom home is a stunner. Set on a quiet road overlooking parkland and moments from Burgess Park, this modern built period style maisonette offers quality and detail that is rare to the market.

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Split level maisonette Two bedrooms Private garden Share of freehold New build warranty Energy Efficiency Rating: B

LONGLEY STREET BERMONDSEY SE1

£475,000 Leasehold Having been extensively redesigned and upgraded by the current owners, and benefiting from an abundance of charm and style, this substantial 1st floor two bedroom period property is of the highest quality and an ideal home and retreat!

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Two bedrooms Conversion flat Split-level 15ft lounge 11ft master bedroom Energy Efficiency Rating: D

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Shirin Noroozi

SENIOR LETTINGS MANAGER, LONDON BRIDGE I’ve been working in Bermondsey Street for four years now. One of my favourite things about the area is the historic, characterful buildings on every street.

Take 'Alaska Buildings' - who’d guess it’s an old furfactory, where skinners, dyers and ‘blubberers’ used to process North Atlantic sealskins? Bermondsey was famous for its textiles, reflected in pubs like the Woolpack and road names such as Tanner Street.

The Alaska factory was so successful that the old 1869 building was torn down in the 1930s to build the elegant, Art Deco landmark we know today.

It’s by Wallis, Gilbert & Partners, who also built the Victoria Coach Station and the incredible Hoover Building in Perivale, West London. When the Alaska was converted into apartments, they wisely kept the exposed brickwork, high ceilings and full-length windows.

Every day I visit different, unusual properties in the area; it’s definitely one of the best parts of my job. I’m interested in interior design and, as I’m in the process of buying my own first home, I find ideas at work. In my spare time, I enjoy watching home restoration

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programmes, so seeing these historic buildings firsthand and learning about their former lives helps me understand how they’re lived in now.

Several Victorian schools in SE1 have been converted to create quirky living accommodation. I’m particularly fond of the original parquet flooring at the School House on Pages Walk and never miss the opportunity to look at photos of how it used to be.

I love the old Hartley’s Jam Factory. An industrial powerhouse that once employed over 2,000 people, the place was derelict by the end of the 20th century, but was transformed into apartments in 2003.

Bermondsey wasn’t the cool place it is now but, perhaps because the majority of them were sold as shells, people let their creativity take over. It’s now a mixture of individual styles and personal layouts, and has a real sense of community.

Residents in these conversions work together to make their buildings come alive, with summer fetes, events and gatherings. It’s something that rarely happens in central London nowadays but in SE1 it’s alive and kicking.

PROPERTIES TO LET To see more properties to let in SE1 and throughout London & Kent, visit acorn.ltd.uk

ARCHIE STREET LONDON BRIDGE SE1

Price £625 per week A well presented two bedroom live/work warehouse conversion moments from the bars, boutiques, restaurants and galleries of the rather splendid Bermondsey Street.

Boasting one of SE1’s most enviable addresses, this premier apartment offers a level of living and working space that is rarely seen.

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28ft open-plan lounge 1,100 sq ft of living space Lift service Secure development Two bedrooms Energy Efficiency Rating: B

SPA ROAD BERMONDSEY SE16 Price £290 per week A modern studio apartment with separate kitchen and bathroom, good storage facilities and a large private patio area located in a prestigious gated development close to Bermondsey Station (Jubilee Line) and the popular Bermondsey Spa Park. Situated on the ground floor, this apartment boasts a spacious and bright living area with built-in wardrobes, a contemporary fully integrated white gloss kitchen, and outside space overlooking the communal gardens.

London Bridge Office 020 7089 6565

• Private patio • Bike storage • Secure development

• Fully integrated kitchen • Immaculate studio flat • Energy Efficiency Rating: B

TRINITY STREET LONDON BRIDGE SE1 Price £350 per week Truly stunning and immaculate larger than average studio apartment. Refurbished throughout and situated on the first floor boasting a 17ft open-plan living and studio area with large windows, feature shutters and wood flooring throughout, separate modern kitchen with appliances and contemporary shower room. Benefits also include entry phone system and high ceilings.

London Bridge Office 020 7089 6565 • Newly refurbished • Studio apartment • First floor

• Entry phone system • Excellent location • Energy Efficiency Rating: F

GRANGE ROAD

LONDON BRIDGE SE1

Price £575 per week

• Two terraces • Bespoke decor • Two double bedrooms

• Secure development • Offered furnished • Energy Efficiency Rating: B

ALASKA BUILDING

LONDON BRIDGE SE1

Price £550 per week Truly stunning factory conversion apartment in the ever popular Alaska Buildings, first built in 1869. Situated on Grange Road within walking distance of London Bridge and Bermondsey stations, as well as trendy Bermondsey Street and Bermondsey Square with a host of stylish bars, restaurants and boutiques.

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Communal grounds Warehouse conversion 24 hour concierge Secure development Two double bedrooms Energy Efficiency Rating: D

A modern development with a split-level two double bedroom apartment. Within walking distance of London Bridge and Borough stations enabling access to Overground rail services as well as Jubilee and Northern lines. Situated just a short walk to Bermondsey Square and Bermondsey Street, boasting a lively mixture of bars, restaurants, a small cinema house, as well as the famous antiques market on Fridays and a farmers market on Saturdays.

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TANNER STREET LONDON BRIDGE SE1

Price £735 per week A true oasis of calm, moments from the bars, boutiques, restaurants and galleries of the rather splendid Bermondsey Street is this brand new three bedroom apartment.

Boasting one of SE1’s most enviable addresses, this premier apartment offers glorious panoramic views across the London Skyline that are breathtaking and inspiring in equal measure.

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Furnished Private terrace Lift service Secure development Sixth floor Energy Efficiency Rating: B

SNOWSFIELDS

LONDON BRIDGE SE1

Price £350 per week Located within the period surroundings of Snowsfields, just moments from London Bridge Station (Jubilee, Northern Line and National Rail) and within the shadow of the now iconic "Shard of Glass", is this wonderful Victorian apartment. Attention should be drawn to the 18ft lounge/ kitchen, 11ft bedroom and 12ft bathroom. An exceptional property for those looking for an idyllic location and easy commute to The City and Canary Wharf.

London Bridge Office 020 7089 6565

• Period conversion • First floor • One bedroom

• Immaculate throughout • Close to London Bridge Station • Energy Efficiency Rating: D

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