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07 EDITOR’S LETTER 11 ABSOLUTELY LOVES

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WHAT’S ON This month’s diary

16 DJANGO UNCHAINED Discovering gypsy swing at Battersea’s Le QuecumBar

20 PICTURE PERFECT Kitty Buchanan-Gregory photographs the season

CATWALK & CLOSET 27 FASHION NOTES The top trends this month

30 GET YOUR CHIFFON Bright and breezy looks for summer

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TASTE THE RAINBOW

Stephen Milton talks to property expert Sarah Beeny

SHELINA PERMALLOO’S COLOURFUL RECIPES

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omething strange has been happening in the office. The usual mountains of cake and chocolate seem to have disappeared. Instead, people have started bringing in nuts and fruit and other ‘healthy snacks’.

The only explanation I can find for this disturbing behaviour is that, as I write this, the sun is shining outside. Yes, actually shining. It would seem that summer is FINALLY upon us, and so apparently is the race to get in shape for it.

And so this month is our spa special, a round up of Absolutely’s top destinations for rest and rejuvenation in Europe. From wine-based treatments in Bordeaux to Spartan stays in Lombardy, there’s something for everyone, whether you want to detox or beautify, cleanse or kick-back.

Celebrating all that is great about the season is Kitty Buchanan-Gregory, Battersea-based photographer and hardened expert at capturing summer’s most quintessentially British events. I managed to track her down en route to the Chelsea Flower Show and hear all about her new venture in the world of homewares, incorporating her beautiful images. We’ve also aptly got a sneak preview of Shelina Permalloo’s new recipe book, Sunshine on a Plate, in which the Wandsworth chef teaches us how to recreate her Mauritian masterpieces.

Finally, we also caught up with TV presenter Sarah Beeny, Streatham resident and staunch supporter of southwest London. Chanelling her property expertise, she gives us her decorating tips, tells us all about her grand designs to extend her home underground and extols the joys of her garden – especially now it’s summer!

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WHAT’S ON

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EDEN

Directed by MEGAN GRIFFITHS Starring JAIME CHUNG, BEAU BRIDGES

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ased on the unbelievable true story of Chong Kim, Eden explores the seedy underworld of sex trafficking in the USA. The award-winning film follows the early life of Korean-American teenager Hyun Jae. After being picked up by a handsome stranger at a bar in New Mexico, she is abducted and forced into a human and drug trafficking ring based just outside the neon lights of Las Vegas. Disillusioned and drugged, Hyun Jae, or Eden as she is later named, slowly comes to terms with the deeply rooted American institution of prostitution and the complicit relationship that exists between

it and the federal government.

Bit by bit she comes to gain her own power and influence in the very organization that trapped her – a two-year long endeavor to ensure her own survival.

With stories of kidnapping and human trafficking filling the headlines, part of the film’s poignancy lies in its timing. A controversial subject at the best of times, Kim’s insider point of view allows the humanity to shine through in what is ultimately a tale of brutality and corruption, as well as the lengths we will go to in the name of self-preservation.

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“IN THROUGH THE OUT DOOR” Studio Voltaire 7 June-20 July

The exhibition aims to exploit the heritage of ‘camp’ within the 21st century.

Spawned from an article that curator Chris Sharp wrote

for Kaleidoscope late last year, the display compares bodies of work from a collection of male artists from both London and New York and their use of what Sharp calls ‘Neo-Camp’.

Nelson’s Row, SW4, 020 7662 1294; studiovoltaire.org

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RING

Battersea Arts Centre 30 July – 3 August

After a sell out run in March, Ring is back at the Battersea Arts Centre.

The 3D sound sensation takes place in total darkness as the audience is given headphones and transported to another room and an alternate reality, in which characters seem to know them, love them and recognise them.

Lavender Hill, SW11, 020 7223 2223; bac.org.uk

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY

OUR SHARE OF TOMORROW Theatre 503

Clapham Common

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The western classic starring Clint Eastwood is coming to Picture House this July in a one-off special HD screening.

Eastwood portrays the unbeatable ‘Man With No Name’ in his determined pursuit of $200,000. A must-see for western savants and newbies alike, the notorious western also stars Lee Van Cleef and Eli Wallach.

76 Venn Street, SW4, 0871 902 5727;

This simple coming of age love story set in the east of England follows two teenagers in their journey through love, loss and the relationship between child and parent. After sixteen-year-old Tom meets fifteen-year-old Grace on the Quay of an Essex fishing village, they instantly fall for each other. That is until Grace is forced to leave him...

503 Battersea Park Road, SW11, 020 7978 7040;

Put on by the Friends of Clapham Common, this brand new Summer Fête has tons on offer, from a tasty barbecue to a friendly game of that most British of sports, cricket. There will also be the opportunity to show off your pooch in the dog-show and pick up some treats from the various stalls and vendors – a fabulous family day out.

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t is a fact (almost) universally acknowledged that Vauxhall has been due a makeover for a good long while now. Recently named ‘The Missing Link’ between the brand spanking new US Embassy and London’s South Bank, the area is finally due for its phenomenal face-lift.

Vauxhall One has announced the winners of their international competition to redesign Vauxhall’s public realm, with the victorious few hailing from London, Moscow and Texas.

And the good news doesn’t stop there; during a brief chat with leader of Wandsworth Council Councillor Govindia, he outlined many of the advantages the development will afford residents, including a ‘significant amount of affordable housing for local people and increased footfall to the area.’ We can’t wait to see it! nineelmslondon.com

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WO M A D F E S T I VA L Charlton Park 25~28 July

f you’re looking for a fun, familyfriendly festival and an excuse to get out of London, Womad is for you. This intimate music, art and food frenzy deep in the Wiltshire countryside offers both a varied musical line up from around the world and workshops that include face-painting, music and dance. ‘The World of Wellbeing’ massage and chill out zone is a place to rest your sore feet after dancing all day, before quenching your thirst at the cider bar with its fantastic array of local draught ciders. And to top it all off, kids get in free!

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London to Brighton Night Ride 2013 Join over 5,000 cyclists on Clapham Common at 11pm and experience an exhilarating ride through the starlit lanes towards a sunrise by the sea, in aid of a very worthy cause. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get involved and get fit – sign up now!

Clapham Common, SW4, 0300 456 8355; bhf.org.uk

Abbeville Road It’s summer time and fêtes are bursting out all over, with none better than Abbeville. The seventeenth incarnation of this well-established celebration, it is the perfect example of community spirit and has succeeded in raising tens of thousands of pounds for charity in the year since its last outing. This year’s theme is birthdays, so get ready to celebrate.

Abbeville Road, SW4; abbevillefete.com

PRE-FRINGE FESTIVAL Lost Theatre

Battersea Arts Centre 23 ~ 24 July

Homer’s epic poem is brought to life with the use of vividly detailed illustration on paper puppets and a live score from masterful musicians.

Treacherous seas and supernatural powers clash over one man’s pilgrimage to return home against the odds – you’ll be on the edge of your seat!

Lavender Hill, SW11, 020 7223 2223; bac.org.uk

By Lionel Shriver

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he most recent novel from awardwinning author of We need to talk about Kevin, Shriver has once again succeeded in producing an unapologetic and visceral novel addressing one of societies biggest issues – obesity. The semi-autobiographical novel deals with the relationship between brother and sister Edison and Pandora, whose relationship is ravaged by Edison’s eating problems and Pandora’s inability to cope with watching the slow suicide of someone she loves. £13.99, HarperCollins

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For those too busy or too lazy to get up to Edinburgh Fringe this year - never fear! Fifty of the best acts from the legendary performing arts festival will be right here in London.

One such performer is comedian Mark Smith, who will have you rolling in the aisles with his debut stand-up routine.

208 Wandsworth Road, SW8, 020 7622 9208; losttheatre.co.uk

JOYLAND

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twisted tale of a young college student named Devin Jones who chooses to take a summer job at an amusement park in a small town in North Carolina. As various sinister events unfold, it seems that Jones’ work will have to wait. Faced with stories of a mysterious murder and ‘the fate of a dying child’, the so-called ‘Joyland’ quickly becomes a nightmare. Fans of Stephen King will not be disappointed by this sinister whodunit. £5.99, Titan

THE RED HOUSE

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rom the celebrated author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime comes much anticipated new novel The Red House. Two siblings, Angela and Richard, are reunited after years apart by the death of their mother.

As their two families come together for a holiday in a rented cottage on the Welsh border, secrets are divulged and truths are told about the parents they had, the lovers they lost and the enemies they thought were friends. £5.99, Vintage

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f someone were to tell you that there is a world famous destination in Battersea, what would you say? The Power Station perhaps?

Or maybe the Dogs Home?

Wrong. The answer is in fact Le QuecumBar, the world’s premier Django Reinhardt gypsy swing venue and southwest London’s hidden gem.

You’d be forgiven if the term ‘gypsy swing’ doesn’t ring any bells. The genre itself is not as well known as its legendary Belgian creator.

Believed to have been founded by gypsy guitarist Jean ‘Django’ Reinhardt in Paris in the 1930s, gypsy swing or ‘hot jazz’ as it is sometimes called, is a fiery combination of American jazz and European folk music, Parisian waltzes and traditional gypsy tunes.

Groups typically consist of a lead acoustic guitar, violin, two rhythm guitars and a

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bass, with an accordion or a clarinet sometimes making an appearance. Performers rarely read music; songs are passed down the generations as gypsy swing, like the original gypsy music, is a living tradition.

For Reinhardt, who was of Manouche Romany descent and had spent the 20s backing groups with his banjo, playing the popular styles of the time (waltz, java, mazurka, foxtrot), the combination of the two came naturally.

Alongside Stéphane Grappelli, whose violin proved the perfect accompaniment to his guitar, Reinhardt’s group, Le Quintette du Hot Club, became a sensation and defined a genre.

Today, Django’s legacy is undeniable. His continuing

DJANGO’S MUSIC IS AS FRESH TODAY AS IT WAS 80 YEARS AGO

impact on 20th-century guitar has led to musicians as varied as Julian Bream, Les Paul, BB King, George Benson, George Harrison and Jimi Hendrix all citing him as an influence and paying tribute to him as an innovator.

Indeed, contemporary gypsy swing has an international and fiercely loyal following, with people flocking year on year to Samois-sur-Seine, a gypsy swing Mecca which plays host to the annual Django Reinhardt festival and the resting place of its nimblefingered namesake.

‘Django’s music is as fresh today as it was 80 years ago,’ explains Sylvia Rushbrooke, proprietor of Le QuecumBar. ‘When people hear this music performed live in the intimate

setting of a Parisian café, or even better still, round a camp fire, they find themselves irresistibly seduced by the fierce sweetness of the music, and the verve and skill of its players.’

Reinhardt’s influence can be seen in a number of young and exciting bands who are flying the flag for gypsy swing today. The Top Shelf band for example, the self-proclaimed ‘enfants déspicables’ of gypsy swing who describe themselves as ‘purveyors of filthy jazz’, are helping to reinvent the genre with their fresh, cheeky appeal.

Meanwhile, Ben Holder Swing Quartet – four dashing young men led by Ben’s frenzied violin – play more well-known numbers with a gypsy swing twist at break-neck speed,

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infusing the music with their infectious energy.

Both bands make regular appearances at Battersea’s Le QuecumBar, a venue so popular that the crowds it draws to its open nights often overflow onto the street. Yet it’s not just the nightly live music which draws them; it’s the atmosphere of the place.

Styled like a 1930s Parisian bistro, it feels like you could have stepped straight into old-

fashioned Montmartre, with its wooden tables and classic French food – think baked Camembert, salade niçoise and steak frites – all chalked up daily on a blackboard.

Walk past and you’ll most likely see the windows steamed up from the heat of the fiery music inside. But the thing is, you probably won’t be walking past. Le QuecumBar’s location on a quiet back road makes it a real destination venue – only those in the know frequent it. For the masses it remains undiscovered; Battersea’s buried treasure. So come along, take a seat and hear Django, unchained.

Django Reinhardt A nomad by birth, Reinhardt didn’t live in a house or even wear a suit until he was twenty years old.

When performing his electrifying solos, he was only able to use his index and middle fingers on his left hand, as his third and fourth ones were paralyzed after he sustained an injury in a fire.

A master of improvisation, Reinhardt rarely played a solo the same way twice and, despite his amazing talent as both a performer and a composer, he never learned how to write musical notation.

The young musician returned to Paris at the outbreak of war but managed to avoid the fate of many of his Romany brethren and go on to achieve fame on both sides of the Atlantic and play to a sold-out Carnegie Hall.

Reinhardt died suddenly and unexpectedly from a brain haemorrhage at the tender age of 43. The guitarist’s early demise and profound talent elevated him to the status of icon and many still cite him as the greatest guitar player in the world.

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Who doesn’t love the Eurovision Song Contest?

Politically-motivated voting, musical massacre, countries you haven’t even heard of… Last month saw Katrina (of Katrina and the Waves fame) pop into Bunga Bunga for a spot of karaoke at the club’s Eurovision Song Contest warm-up party. Boasting an entire floor dedicated to the world’s favourite kitsch competition, the Battersea bar was the perfect place for the frivolities.

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Perfect GEORGIE LANE-GODFREY DISCOVERS THE JOYS OF THE SUMMER SEASON WITH BATTERSEABASED PHOTOGRAPHER KITTY BUCHANAN-GREGORY

Soldiers and hunting hounds,’ says Kitty BuchananGregory when I ask her which of her images are the most popular, ‘which is ironic really, considering they are probably the ones which are most un-PC,’ she laughs. Known for her quintessentially British subject matter, Battersea-based photographer Kitty is in the midst of capturing the English Summer Season – I meet her on her way to the Chelsea Flower Show.

‘The photos I try and take are more of the essence of the event, the people who go and the emotion involved,’ she tells me as she blows on her steaming coffee. ‘Last year I photographed the Boat Race, which was incredible. When you’re behind the scenes, you skip from being a spectator to being a part of it.’ This race proved to be one of the most dramatic ever when Trenton Oldfield swam into the boats’ course to protest against elitism. For Kitty, the emotion was tangible.

‘The photographs I’ve got from that day are at the end of the race, after Alex Woods collapsed. We were the ones shouting to get help

because we saw it first. It was such an emotional day, and even now I can still feel that when I look at those photos. That’s important to me. I have to be emotionally connected to any event I photograph.’

It is this emotion which Kitty believes has made her images so popular – people seem to identify with them. ‘When I’ve had a stall at one of the events before, I’ve found that people always feel the need to explain to me why they’re buying my products. It’s usually because they have a personal connection with the event I’ve photographed; the emotion in the image resonates.’

It’s the popularity of her images which also gave birth to Kitty’s latest idea – homewares. ‘I realised that to make a living out of my photos, they needed to work harder,’ she explains. ‘They needed to be part of something else. So I started putting them on homewares and kitchen textiles and suddenly they began selling like hot cakes!

So much so that I met Emma Bridgewater and she is now acting as a mentor and helping support me.’

Having earned Bridgewater’s praise and support, the future seems bright for Kitty Buchanan-Gregory.

The line of homewares is set to expand and a collaboration with the Countryside Alliance is also now in the pipeline. Clearly, she is making a name for herself – to the point that she’s now decided to use it as the brand’s logo.

‘People seem to love my name as it just sounds so British, so I decided to print it on all my homewares,’ she tell me. Hopefully not paying per letter I point out or it would be one expensive printing

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bill. She laughs, ‘No! Thankfully not! But I think that it’s important that it’s on there so that people start to recognise and remember the name.’ And if her current success is anything to go by, there’s no doubt they will. Kitty Buchanan-Gregory: A name to remember.

Kitty built her website using wix.com. To see her work, visit kbgphotography.com

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Editor’s Pick

MAKE A STATEMENT Add a little sunshine to your wardrobe with Oliver Bonas’s summer collection. Filled with retro denim and statement jewellery, it’s guaranteed to brighten up any outfit. Our favourite? This bold and beautiful necklace. £35, Oliver Bonas, 137 Northcote Road, SW11, 020 7223 5223; oliverbonas.com

EYE FASHION We’ve fallen in love with these quirky Converse. The result of a collaboration with the creative folk at Comme des Garçons, each shoe is made with a different part of the pattern, making every pair unique. Wear these and we guarantee that all eyes will be on you… £100; doverstreetmarket.com

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Trust Whistles to add some lady-like elegance to summer’s punchy colour schemes. Combine their bright, printed trousers with slick stilettos for a great way to wear SS13 in the workplace.

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CHIFFON Dare to bare this summer with pastel shades, sheer luxe panels & metallic eveningwear Photography:

Ian Harrison

Styling:

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PUCKER UP We all want to look good poolside and Chanel’s Rouge Coco lipstick range is just the ticket. The formula is sumptuously hydrating, with a satin finish that’ll leave your pout looking luscious. £24, Available from Debenhams, 315 Lavender Hill, SW11, 0844 561 6161; chanel.com

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New from nail brand Ciaté this month is the Corrupted Neon manicure set. No, these are not for nails of ill repute, but ones who secretly glow in the dark. The kit includes a neon paint pot, a glitter shaker and a ‘corrupted’ topcoat, which is clear on application but glows under UV light. Fun. £25; selfridges.com

Kiehl’s new Amino Acid Shampoo is made with wheat proteins to add fullness and body to your hair. We love its mild coconut fragrance. £8.50, 20 Northcote Road, SW11, 020 7350 2997; kiehls.co.uk

BAG IT UP

The 2013 Jenny Packham for Lancôme cosmetics bag is the ultimate beauty pouch, containing the Galatéis Douceur, Bi-Facil, Hypnôse Mascara and more. Best of all, when you buy two or more Lancôme products, it’s free!

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Salon Review

ESENTE HAIR

WIMBLEDON he first thing which hits you when you walk into Wimbledon’s Esente Hair is the wonderful sense of space. It’s also remarkably calm and quiet, feeling far more like a spa than a hairdressers.

Delivered into the trusty hands of the charming Joe, I was given a quick consultation as to my impending chop. Listening to what I wanted, Joe quickly recommended a cut which would

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suit both my appearance and my (somewhat lazy) lifestyle. Next, I was led to the back of the salon to the wash room, a swanky space filled with seductive purple lighting and beaded curtains dividing the sinks. Here relaxation is key – think massage chairs and soothing music – and treatments are bespoke. I opted for the nourishing Macadamia treatment to quench my poor, parched hair, which left it feeling silkily soft and healthy.

After, Joe chopped and chatted away, adroitly ridding me of split ends. And not only did he blow dry my hair so that it

looked bouncy and thick with just the right amount of curl, he also taught me a few crafty tricks to help me achieve the look myself.

Perfect. By Georgie Lane-Godfrey.

18 Leopold Road, SW19, 020 8946 4875; esentehair.co.uk

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JUICES DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR MAY BE THE EASIEST WAY TO DETOX BUT DO THEY ACTUALLY WORK? GEORGIE LANE-GODFREY PUTS RADIANCE CLEANSE TO THE TEST Illustrations by ANNA MILLER

t feels like the crack of dawn when I wake up to the sound of my doorbell at 7.30am on a Tuesday morning – I’d totally forgotten that I’d signed up to this detox malarkey. Dragging myself downstairs to the front door, I open it scowling. ‘Is this some kind of sick joke?’ I demand to the poor delivery man on my doorstep.

Nervous, he gives a non-committal shrug and points to the box at my feet. I make out a Radiance Cleanse logo printed on the cardboard. Ah yes. The detox.

Karma deals its vengeful blow when I attempt to pick the box up and almost break my back – it is seriously heavy. I end up shunting my juiceladen package along the floor to the kitchen (who knew you get a work out as well as a detox?) and there’s a slight hiccup getting it down the stairs, but by happy coincidence the juices need to be well shaken before drinking.

Inside is a black canvas cooling bag bearing the Radiance

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Cleanse logo, filled with a rainbow array of fifteen bottles of juice. I’ve opted for the Beauty Boost Cleanse, a threeday detox designed with the help of dermatologists to nourish your skin from within and leave you looking as bright as a button.

Unpacking the bottles, I scan the ingredients. There’s cashew nut milk to help the skin’s elasticity, broccoli and spinach, which provide the antioxidant co-enzyme Q10, and coconut butter, supplying repairing and hydrating essential fatty acids – a veritable feast for my skin, if you will. However, I also notice that there’s three of each bottle, meaning each day follows the same pattern. The enclosed guide also states they have to be taken at the same time of day as well. This, I fear, is going to get repetitive.

My first juice is a thick, green concoction called ‘Super Green’ which I eye suspiciously – it looks a lot like sludge. I snap open the lid and sniff it gingerly before taking a sip. The taste of celery hits me and my heart sinks. The vegetable and I do not get on. Luckily I do like apple, broccoli, lemons, kale and parsley which accompanies it, so the juice is bearable, if not completely to my taste. Still, I thought, if I’m going to do this, I want to do it properly, so I hold my nose and chug

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The Best of the Rest Soul Mate Food Perfect for food lovers who can’t bear the thought of deprivation, Soul Mate Food’s detox offers three meals and two snacks a day chosen from a seasonally led, gourmet menu. We loved the tasty sea bass curry and mango quinoa. Yum! £30 a day; soulmatefood.com

it back, putting into practise forgotten skills from my university days. Fighting back a gag, I regard my empty bottle with a victorious look. My first bottle was conquered.

By the time 11am came round it was time for my next juice, but I still felt full from my morning sludge. This bottle was bright purple in colour due to its primary ingredient – beetroot – and was sweet and earthy in taste. As much as I enjoyed it, I couldn’t finish it and gave it to one of the other girls in the office who were gathering around my desk, curiously inspecting the bottles. The cashew milk for lunch also proved too much, as delicious as it was with maple syrup, coconut butter and Himalayan pink salt.

By the time the afternoon’s bright orange-coloured juice had arrived I was hungry again, and finished the red pepper, apple and carrot concoction

hell, pure liquid hell, and I had to fight the urge to save my sanity by indulging in the office’s saccharine snacks. ‘No pain, no gain,’ advised a colleague, ‘Just think how beautiful you’ll be after three days of beauty boosting!’ I comforted myself with thoughts of stapling her hand to a desk as I sipped my juices contemptuously. At that point in time, the prospect of remaining a toxin-ridden hag was unbelievably appealing.

By day three, my appetite was gone, not just for the juices but any other food

Raw Fairies Created by raw food chef Anya Ladra, this five day detox combines four juices with 2 raw meals a day, so you don’t end up with that craving to chew something.

Except on the third day that is, which is juice only. Well, you can’t have it all. £295 for five days; rawfairies.com

Hemlsey & Hemlsey This London-based family business offers a liquid detox of three soups a day plus green smoothies and cleaners. Good if you aren’t a fan of the juices as the soups feel more like a normal meal, but beware, all soups are wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free and, well, pretty much fun-free too.

POA; hemsleyandhemsley.com

despite the presence of the dreaded celery. However, by evening I was already dreading my final ‘Vital Green’ juice. My stomach was swollen with the vast quantity of juice I’d consumed over the course of the day, so much so that every time I poked the protruding bulge, I could hear a swill of liquid inside.

That evening was a pretty miserable affair. I already missed chewing and I desperately dreamed of sugary carbs.

Day two was torture. There’s no two ways about it. Despite the supportive emails from Radiance Cleanse, my willpower was failing. Each gulp was

too. What’s more, there was definitely a spring in my step – my jeans felt looser, my skin looked brighter and my eyes sparkled (alright, perhaps they didn’t quite sparkle, but they definitely looked a lot better than the dull, tired peepers I had before). For three days pain, there was an unbelievable gain, especially when I weighed myself and found that I’d lost four pounds. Did I keep it off ? Of course not, but that weekend I wore the very slinkiest of dresses with pride, safe in the knowledge that the toxins in my glass were well and truly deserved.

The five day Beauty Boost Cleanse costs £245; radiancecleanse.com

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49 High Street Wimbledon, SW19, 020 8944 6618; sweatybetty.com

FLASH DANCE What's that coming over the hill? Is it a monster? No! It’s a flash mob! More specifically a Zumba flash mob, which took place at Putney Wharf last month, organised by instructor Catalina Vitolo.

Visit zumba.com to join the next event.

SMOOTH OPERATORS COLOUR SPLASH Lyle and Scott’s SS13 Club range is a bright and beautiful way to celebrate summer. Channelling bold graphic prints and shapes, it’s just as chic on as it is off the green.

Perfect for those who prefer to stay in the clubhouse… lyleandscott.com

Wouldn’t it be lovely if those little frown lines between your eyebrows magically disappeared? Or those crow’s feet were smoothed out? Get rid of them for good with a trip to the delightful David Gateley, cosmetic surgeon extraordinaire and master of botox. Just think, a few quick injections delivered by his skilful hands and poof!

They’re gone. We won’t tell if you don’t…

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FUN IN THE SUN

Editor’s Pick

Heading off on holiday this month? Keep your bikini body in shape with this beach bat set. Exercise and tanning at the same time? Count us in. £120; conranshop.co.uk

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Pure Shores Add a sense of the exotic to your garden with Indian Ocean’s sleek outdoor furniture

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Editor’s Pick BEACH CHIC

British textile brand Ian Mankin is celebrating its 30th birthday this year and it’s easy to see why. We’ve fallen for their candy-striped patterns, with all the nostalgia of the English seaside.

Available from The Forest Bailiff, 36 Durham Road, SW20, 020 8947 5115; ianmankin.co.uk

GREAT ESCAPE Not going on a summer holiday this year? Don’t despair! This Hawaiian beach cushion will bring the sunshine to your sofa. £30; digitexHOME.com

spot the favourite Top of our shopping list this month is this spotty pottery jug from Susie Watson Designs. Pretty and understated without being twee, it will look equally good filled with fresh garden flowers or refreshing elderflower fizz. £42, Susie Watson Designs, 125 Northcote Road, SW11, 020 7228 9955; susiewatsondesigns.co.uk

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Celebrate summer with this gorgeous little number from Sofa Workshop. Designed

by French fashion mogul Christian Lacroix, its bright colours and butterflies will make it a real centerpiece for your living room.

Grande Dame large sofa in Butterfly Parade Lagoon fabric, £1,795, 32-38 Battersea Rise, SW11, 020 7924 3967; sofaworkshop.com

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Established in 1938, this German kitchen brand lives up to the country’s reputation for efficiency – simply walk in, select a colour, a sheen and a worktop and they’ll do the rest, creating a space which is guaranteed to be the heart of your home. We love their nifty storage solutions, which make the most of the space you have.

47 Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19, 020 8944 0432; konigkitchens.com

FESTIVAL FEVER

Who says camping has to be grotty?

Boutique Camping’s range of luxurious rollup beds, Moroccan-inspired lamps and pretty bajot tables will add a touch of Bedouin magic to your tent, making it sure to be the talk of the town…or field. boutiquecamping.com

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A MODERN TWIST ON A

TRADITIONAL STYLE Mr & Mrs Dhanani of Wimbledon Village tell us why

What was your kitchen like before?

It was a high-end kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite work surfaces and Neff appliances, however it was about ten years old and too small to be a kitchen/family room.

We decided to knock through to an adjacent room to create more space and install a more appropriate kitchen for the larger space.

What made you chose Schmidt?

We stumbled across their showroom where they display a number of kitchens and, once we had gone through all the ranges, we discovered that they cater for all tastes and budgets. This, coupled with the excellent customer service and design we received on our first visit (and which we had not received elsewhere), made it easy to decide to go with Schmidt Kitchens.

How did you find the process?

Let’s just say the most difficult part was deciding where the wine fridge would go.

The team at Schmidt were professional, courteous and efficient, and we felt confident that we were being looked after at every stage of the process.

With Schmidt’s innovative E130 range of units, do you feel you have more storage?

Yes, one of my primary concerns was to make sure that we had enough storage to meet our ever growing needs. I am very pleased to say we are now able to store more with fewer cabinets. The increased capacity of the E130 range is a real design plus.

How has the new kitchen changed the way you live?

Our new kitchen has provided a whole lifestyle change. We now really enjoy it and as such spend most of our family time in it.

Would you recommend Schmidt Kitchens Wimbledon?

Without hesitation.

We are also excited to learn that Schmidt offer bathroom, bedroom and complete home living design too. Roll on the next project!

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arah Beeny is all about expansion – expanding her home, expanding her brood, expanding her empire. Indeed, the presenter best known for shows Property Ladder, Britain’s Best Homes and Help! My House is Falling Down, is apparently set on creating an army of Beeny babies to help her conquer the world.

Already the mother of four sons – Billy, eight, Charlie, seven, Rafferty, four and Laurie, three – Beeny dreams of producing three more.

A veritable fleet, if you will. But it would seem that her husband of ten years, Graham Swift, is not so sure.

‘The Waltons played a big part in my childhood and I always had this notion of how lovely it would be to have seven children,’ she explains with a smile. ‘I’ve grown up thinking that – screw the practicalities! I do love my kids and I love the whole idea of family, although Graham has been quite vocal along the way, saying four is enough,’ she laughs.

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The Channel 4 presenter, who fronted Beeny’s Restoration Nightmare – which detailed the extensive renovation project of their purchased Grade II Rise Hall in Yorkshire – is a south London aficionado. More than that, the 41-year-old has become a true champion for all that sits on this side of the river. The brains behind dating website MySingleFriend.com, she moved to Balham soon after meeting Graham, before eventually

a bigger place, quickly falling for their current home in Streatham.

But it was the surrounding gardens rather than the interiors that caught Sarah’s eye.

‘Like most London couples, we’d found outdoor space was a complete luxury, and always at the expense of indoor space. To find a property, as we did, that had such an astonishing garden was amazing – incredible, characterful old trees and gorgeous flowers and plants. The people who

decamping to Streatham.

‘The first place we found together was in Balham. At the time the area was considerably less expensive than Clapham and you could see that property mushroom effect nibbling its way towards Balham – every week there would be shops along the route changing ownership and widescale property redevelopment.

It was a very exciting time but I guess Balham needed it. It had always been an okay area, without necessarily hitting any highs, but you could see it was on the rise.’

The couple married in 2003 and once their first son Billy came along, they went on the hunt for

lived there before us had tended to the garden with such care and attention and it felt so welcoming.’

Welcoming it was, with sons Charlie, Rafferty and Laurie soon joining the Beeny-Swift clan in their leafy abode. So, what is it that has kept them on the Streatham/ Balham border all these years?

‘It’s the usual reasons – we love the area, but we adore the fact that we have so many close friends nearby. And, unlike some other areas of London, I don’t think you feel swamped or trapped here.

There is so much green space that it’s easy to escape the intensity of the capital.’

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‘We like going out in Balham – there’s a great cafe called Bertie and Boo. It’s fantastic for kids, and the owners make a real effort to put on special events. It’s all about community for us.’

Of course, when you’re the UK’s most renowned property developer, there’s always the lingering suggestion that a new project could be in the pipeline.

So, does she ever think she’ll be able to kick the habit?

‘Property developing is certainly an addictive thing to be a part of, and hugely exciting,’ she admits. ‘There are huge risks involved, but incredible rewards as well, and there was a time a few years ago when you could even allow yourself a few mistakes along the way and still turn a tidy profit.’ Of course, things aren’t as easy as they used to be. ‘No, things are a bit different now,’

THE MARKET MEANS DEVELOPERS ARE PLAYING WITH SMALLER MARGINS. THERE IS NO ROOM FOR ERROR

she admits. ‘The market means developers are playing with smaller margins and greater risks. There is no room for error.’

Beeny has helped the process with the launch of her property website, Tepilo, which cuts out estate agent fees and lets buyers and sellers negotiate on a free marketplace.

That’s not to say the bubbly Reading-born broadcaster isn’t still plotting new ideas.

Indeed, plans to dig out the basement beneath her house

have incensed neighbours, with some even threatening legal action because of the disruption caused. ‘I do feel a bit bad about it, because of the disturbance,’ she admits, ‘but we have four kids and we need the space. When you live in London, you have to maximise every bit available to you.’

It’s a trend she expects plenty more home-owners to embrace. ‘I think many more people will begin considering basement space. There

are some fantastic ways of diverting outside light into these dark areas, and you have the potential to create an entire additional floor to your home.

You can’t even do that in the loft, because the roof cuts off the edges.’

However, while the property changes, the design sensibilities remain largely the same. ‘I think people expect opulence and outrageous style because I have the pedigree of creating incredible projects out of very ordinary beginnings.

And yes, I love that blank canvas, I love taking risks, mixing subtle splashes of colour with bold statements.

It’s that experimentation that excites most people when it comes to interiors.’

Yet Beeny is by no means a design snob, believing that great style is accessible for all.

‘I’m as happy with Argos as I am Laura Ashley. If something looks good, that’s enough. I’ve never been one for brands or showmanship in that respect.

I can appreciate why people look for a name but, you know, somewhere down the line you might look back and realise that it hasn’t been your idea, and that you’ve styled your house in someone else’s vision.’

So what exactly does Beeny believe to be the key to creating a beautiful home?

‘Reach out and explore your own creativity. After all, where property is concerned, nothing is permanent.’

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n the south side of Wandsworth Road, screened by a leafy front garden, is a small and unobtrusive brick-built early nineteenth-century terraced house, with two floors over a semi-basement and a steep flight of steps up to the front door. This unexceptional frontage conceals rich and elaborate interiors created by the Kenyan novelist and poet Khadambi Asalache (c.1935–2006), who bought No. 575 in 1981 and over a period of 20 years, from 1986, turned his home into a work of art.

Almost every surface, from walls and ceilings to shelves, doors and kitchen drawers, is embellished with fretwork patterns and motifs,

which Khadambi carved by hand from pine floorboards and doorpanels rescued from skips and from wine crates. The designs are mostly abstract, but included within them is an abundance of realistic detail, often small enough to need searching out: here a tiny frieze of jazz musicians, or a corps de ballet, there a couple of moon-shaped masks peering from a corner, or a gaggle of geese. In places, such as where Khadambi has added fragile shelving to the walls, the texture becomes many-layered and overlapping. Like anything that is created by hand, no two motifs are ever exactly the same. There is delicate painted decoration too, such as a frieze of meadow flowers in the basement bathroom and another, of giraffes, hippos and elephants in the African bush, in the spare bedroom.

Furnishings and ornaments contribute to the striking effect.

In the double reception room that runs across the raised ground floor, cushions in deep reds and purples are flung across a low sofa, there are richly coloured kelims on the floor and pierced Moorish lampshades, an array of pressed and moulded glass inkwells on a low table, and shelves of pink and copper lustreware reflect and diff use the light.

Coarsely woven hangings from Senegal on the walls are painted with naïve depictions of African birds and animals that could have inspired Picasso and there is a collection of silver Coptic crosses from Ethiopia, and of antique glasses with twisted stems.

Although No. 575 is an entirely individual creation, Khadambi’s rich artistic imagination was influenced by the Africa of his childhood, where traditional houses in Lamu and Mombasa

were characterised by carved niches filled with Chinese porcelain; by the Moorish architecture of Andalusia, such as the filigree woodwork found in the Alhambra; and by the wooden houses, or yali, of Istanbul. Intriguingly, though, Khadambi started ornamenting the house for practical rather than artistic reasons. Unhappy with the look of some old floorboards that he had used to conceal persistent patches of damp in the basement, he came up with the idea of disguising them with fretwork. It was this inspired solution to a particular problem that led to his unique creation.

Khadambi trained as an architect in Nairobi and studied fine art in Europe. When he came to London, in 1960, he combined teaching and working for the BBC with writing, publishing his important novel, A Calabash of Life, in 1967. He then worked as a civil servant in the Treasury, creating his exquisite interiors in his spare time. A partly decorated ceiling, which Khadambi started to embellish in 2005 but was never able to complete, is a poignant reminder of the lung cancer from which he died a year later. Poignant, too, is the intricate window screen he carved on which his initial is intertwined with that of his partner, Susie Thomson.

This excerpt is taken from the new edition of ‘Houses of the National Trust’ by Lydia Greeves and is published by National Trust Books.

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’m not going to pretend that my new kitchen hasn’t been on my mind since long before we even found the house. Our current kitchen is well designed but quite small for a family of four, and we have always longed for an island, a wine fridge (TA would have a wall of them if he could) and a larger entertaining and living space in general.

In the new house, the side return was done way back when retaining a ‘courtyard’ between the sitting room and kitchen was the easiest way to get around expensive drain issues. Meanwhile, the kitchen as it currently stands was designed by a previous owner, the chef Antony Worrall Thompson, and I’m not sure interior design is his forte.

The walls are exposed brick (which can look great but doesn’t) combined with multi-coloured tiles, the kitchen cupboard doors have Perspex boxes on the front of them filled with lentils and various other pulses (not pretty), and there is an old wooden island that has curved edges so cameras couldn’t see behind it when he was filming.

To top it off, there is a vast wooden walk-in larder and fridge that take up about a quarter of the kitchen so both of those are going too.

All this ripping out means that I get a blank canvas to create the kitchen of my dreams! I deliberated over whether to go for shaker or gloss but wanting this house to be a little more modern than the last, I have finally got TA to agree to gloss.

So where to buy it from? The choice is endless and despite hoarding more brochures than a

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showroom, I found it impossible to make a decision. Until, that was, a friend showed me her new Wren kitchen. So why Wren? Not only are they brilliant value for the price and all handmade in the UK, but they also do the full package, from worktops and cupboards to lighting and appliances, which in my busy life means less margin for error!

So off I trot to their smart Staples Corner showroom hoping that the Autograph Handleless Cashmere Gloss Kitchen is going to live up to how it looks online and be the one for me. You know that moment when you find a pair of shoes that

are to die for or that outfit for a wedding you’ve been searching for for months? Well this is one of those moments – multiplied by ten. The Cashmere Gloss is just beautiful and I feel a little giddy when we sit down to go through all the detail.

An hour and a half later, the knowledgeable chap from Wren and I have been through everything in detail – from pop up electrics (or not – they take up half a cupboard I’m shown) to splashbacks or up-stands.

I’m left looking at a very slick CGI (click the cupboards and they open to show you the shelves inside!) that really is the kitchen of my dreams: Handless Cashmere Gloss, a white Corian Worktop, Neff Appliances and an island that is big enough to dance on. wrenkitchens.com

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With earning potential of anything up to £1,000 a night, onefi nestay lists only the very smartest of properties in both London and New York. The collection of homes is carefully curated, offering guests a richly eclectic range of fabulous properties, from palatial apartments in Knightsbridge to a converted sugar warehouse with views across the Hudson, an ex-industrial loft in Tribeca to a pretty mews house in Notting Hill.

For guests, staying in a home is all about enjoying the charm and character of the city and living like a local while they’re here. Areas like Battersea, Clapham, Putney and Wimbledon are exactly the kinds of neighbourhoods that travellers who’re tired of the well-trodden tourist trail want to explore, enabling them to discover a different side to London. The following properties, with their beautiful interiors, illustrate perfectly the very best of what southwest London has to offer…

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T H E I N S I D E R ROBBIE HONEY GIVES HIS TOP TIP FOR THE MONTH ecently on a trip to Florence I found myself utterly enchanted by an abundance of red poppies growing among olive trees in the grounds of the villa in which I was staying.

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A perennial flowering plant, it dies back in winter but then produces a mass of hirsute leaves in the spring – a brief but spectacular blooming period! Papaver orientale grow best in a sunny spot in the semi-shade, and in well-drained soil found in the wild. Robbie holds pop up floristry classes in Battersea. flowersinapeartree.co.uk

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Egg Rougaille INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp vegetable oil e 1 medium onion, finely chopped e 2.5cm piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and grated e 2 garlic cloves, grated e 1 red bird’s eye chilli, finely chopped e 4 sprigs of thyme e 1 x 400g tin peeled plum tomatoes e 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander e 3 large eggs e freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley

my friend Krystle; we ate this dish a lot when we were at university together. With some rice and a salad, this got us through many hours of study, not to mention the occasional party. d Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan with a tight fitting lid over a medium heat and fry the onion until just beginning to brown. Add the ginger, garlic, chilli and thyme and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

SERVES 2–3 Rougaille is a classic Creole sauce which gives its name to many Mauritian dishes; it looks like a simple tomato sauce but is so much more. It has a huge depth of flavour thanks to the European herbs parsley and thyme, the heat provided by the chilli and the Indian flavourings of ginger, coriander and garlic. It’s truly divine and is my favourite sauce to prepare. When I cook this dish I always think of

d Add the tomatoes and cook for 20–25 minutes until the tomatoes are beginning to break down and the oil has started to rise to the top of the mixture. Season with salt, add the chopped coriander and stir.. d Crack the eggs into the pan, cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until the eggs are softly poached. Garnish with the parsley

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Spicy Crab Courgette Flowers INGREDIENTS 100g fresh white crabmeat e 1 red chilli, finely chopped e 1 tsp white wine vinegar e 1 tsp freshly chopped flatleaf parsley e 10 baby courgettes with flowers e 1 tbsp olive oil e salt and freshly ground black pepper

though it is incredibly tempting! d Once you have stuffed all the flowers, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and add the courgettes. Cook on all sides for around 6–7 minute. You will know when they are cooked as the flowers take on a dark orange colour and will be lightly browned on all sides. Don’t overcook these as you want the courgette still to

MAKES 10 Courgette flowers are absolutely gorgeous and are generally in season from early summer for around two months. You can still get hold of them at other times of the year but they will have been flown in from overseas.

d Mix together the crabmeat, chilli, white wine vinegar, parsley and seasoning and carefully fill the courgette flowers with the mixture. Twist the top of each flower to make sure that no filling comes out when cooking. Be careful not to overfill them – even

Recipes taken from ‘Sunshine on a Plate’ by Shelina Permalloo (£20, Ebury Press)

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intimate experience with people who are excited about tasting Mauritian food. I like people to be intrigued and I want them to learn more about all the wonderful flavours of Mauritius.

I think it is so unique because it’s comprised of African, Indian, Chinese and French cuisine – it’s a natural fusion of different places. On the island you will find slowcooked French stews, fiery Indian inspired pickles, fast and fresh stir-fries and the typical Creole sauce – a rich tomato and chilli sauce served with meat and fish.

Do you have a vice in life and if so, what is it?

Maybe rice – I can’t live without rice!

What would be your last meal on Death Row? Octopus!

You’ve talked about opening a restaurant. Any plans to open in southwest London?

What is your favourite recipe from the book?

I think it might have to be the ‘Bol Renverse’ – the upside down bowl, or sometimes in Mauritius it is described as the ‘magic bowl’. It is a Chinese Mauritian dish of stir-fried meat or vegetables, with rice and a fried egg on top. It’s served with a side of garlic water and crushed chilli – simply delicious!

Yes hopefully, but I’m currently exploring a site out of London as well.

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It has absolutely changed my life! I now spend my days working as a professional in the food industry – either recipe writing or contributing to magazines, private dining and pop ups. Of course, I am learning every day.

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What’s next? chance to learn to cook out there was an incredible experience which I shall not ever forget.

talk! I went into hiding and tried to avoid social settings out of fear I might blab!

Apparently you knew you’d won and had to keep it quiet, as the series didn’t air for another three months. How on earth did you manage that?

You do a lot of private dining, going in to people’s home to cook for them. What do you enjoy most about this type of cooking, specifically?

It was quite a difficult thing to do, especially as I love to

I think the best thing about private dining is getting an

My first book Sunshine on a Plate is out in a few weeks, then a restaurant next year, and another book. That’ll keep me busy, I think!

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SW19, 020 8540 3300;

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Celebrate the tennis in a more culinary style as you are served up tournamentthemed treats and traditional strawberries and cream in the beautiful surroundings of the divine Dorchester Hotel.

Every afternoon tea comes with lashings of champagne ensuring that those with seats on Centre Court aren’t the only ones having fun.

Pick up a piece of Pop Art with one of Perrier’s limited edition cans inspired by Andy Warhol. Released to celebrate the brand’s 150th anniversary, proceeds will support the Andy Warhol Foundation. Glugging for a good cause – ideal.

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Celebrate Independence Day with American craft beers from Fordham and Dominion. Offering an authentic taste of the USA, we couldn’t resist Dominion’s Beach House Pilsner – it’s perfect summer drinking.

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Looking for a gluten-free sweet treat? Joe and Seph’s gourmet popcorn is just the ticket. With flavours such as gingerbread, strawberry cheesecake and toffee apple and cinnamon, this popcorn is so more-ish you won’t be able to stop munching. joeandsephs.co.uk

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We love Felicity Cloake’s new book Perfect Host – a must-have guide to mastering the art of the modern dinner party. £25, Fig Tree.

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think it’s fair to say that Wandsworth has long been in need of a decent Chinese, so it was exciting news when I heard that the luxurious Good Earth chain had opened up on Bellevue Road.

The restaurant has already garnered something of a local celebrity fan base – Gordon Ramsay has been twice. ‘Yes, he comes in,’ says Andy Kwok, son of the restaurant’s founder, ‘but we can never persuade him to try any of our speciality dishes. He always wants the traditional fare.’ And it’s a shame Gordon isn’t that little bit more audacious, because many of The Good Earth’s modern, Cantonese dishes are unique to them, and ridiculously good.

Not wanting to be tarred with the same unadventurous brush, we decide to give a selection of the specialities a go. We started with the lettuce wrapped chicken, served with a sweet plum sauce, and the Wasabi prawns – monstrous things coated with a sticky, sweet sauce and served with just a dab of wasabi on them to create a spicy and succulent treat for the taste buds.

This was followed by the Tangerine Kaarage chicken, an interesting spin on the ubiquitous lemon equivalent. Sweet but not

sickly, and garnished with vibrant orange zest, the dish’s fresh citrus flavour was an instant hit with my other half (‘It’s very popular with children,’ explains Andy). He was also equally entertained by the hot clay pot, which the waiter brought to the table to cook fillet steak. Heated to 400 degrees, it produced the juiciest morsels of meat, perfectly pink and wonderfully tasty.

Meanwhile, I was digging into the Golden Sands Dover Sole and a side of fried French beans with dried miniature shrimp. The sole was served as lightly battered goujons and delicately spiced with an egg, coconut and curry leaf coating – just enough to add flavour without overpowering the fish.

To finish, we shared the red bean pancakes – delicate crêpes filled with a sweet curd and drizzled in a fruity sauce. The menu itself might be on the pricier side, but don’t be deterred – the quality food is well worth the money and you’ll leave safe in the knowledge that you’ve experienced Chinese cuisine at its very best.

THE GOOD EARTH 11 Bellevue Road, SW17, 020 8682 9230; goodearthgroup.co.uk

A gastropub for gourmands – the Fox and Grapes has two Michelin-starred chef Claude Bosi at its helm, who runs it with the help of his equally charming brother, Cédric.

FOOD The chef may be French but this is British pub grub through and through. On the menu pies abound, the sausages are traditional Cumberland and the fish is battered in English brown ale. Meanwhile, bar snacks come in the form of scotch eggs and pork scratchings (could you get more quintessentially English?!). The Rare Longhorn Beef, Horseradish & Rocket Sandwich – served on thick, fresh white buttered bread and filled with melt-in-yourmouth meat – comes highly recommended.

DRINK The wine list is where you’ll find Bosi’s Gallic influences. Here France reigns supreme, from the variety of wines available by the carafe to the collection of rare reds.

VERDICT Simple yet effective, the quality British produce speaks for itself and the classic dishes are packed full of flavour. Perfect for lunch after a stroll on the Common.

FIND IT 9 Camp Road, SW19, 020 8619 1300; foxandgrapeswimbledon.co.uk

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Evian Resort France

Evian Resort

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Sitting high above the shores of Lake Geneva in the French spa town of Evian, the serene Hotel Ermitage seems to float upon a cloud of well-being and tranquillity.

From the moment I stepped into my room and opened the French doors to the clear lake air, I understood why the resort has been a Mecca for rest and recuperation for over 100 years.

Taking the lift from my floor directly down to the hotel’s Spa Quatre Terres, I was transported to Bali via India and China through the dark wood decor and the healing hands of expert therapists.

There’s a holistic focus – my massage therapist incorporated the use of healing crystals while giving me one of the best deep-tissue massages of my life. After recuperating on a soft bed with a glass of Evian – naturellement – I then spent the afternoon lazing in the spa’s Jacuzzi and steam room.

The next morning the hotel’s dashing chauffeur took me down the hill to the lake and into the heart of the resort. I came, as others have been for centuries, to Les Thermes D’Evian to ‘take the waters’. This involved being pummelled by hydro jets (seriously enlivening) and being ‘rained on’ by heated Evian water while a therapist gave me an all-over body massage.

Evian cannot be rivalled for its blend of tranquillity, excellent food and winning service. Next time I’ll be returning with my family in tow to take advantage of the superlative Kids’ Resort with its own pool, tennis lessons, cooking workshops and much more....

Rive Sud du Lac de Geneve, 74500 EvianLes-Bains, France; evianresort.com

La Réserve Geneva, Switzerland

By Karen Yates

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ust a quick, complimentary boat ride across the lake from Geneva town centre is La Réserve Geneva, a hotel and spa set in 10 acres of private, tree-lined parkland, with views overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps. The Four Day Better Aging Programme, designed to detoxify and rejuvenate the body and help to reduce visible signs of ageing, begins with a medical

Mandarin Oriental

Mandarin Oriental PARIS, FRANCE

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he spa at the Mandarin Oriental, nestled discreetly on buzzy Rue Saint-Honoré, is a luxurious underground sanctuary replete with a 14-metre pool, state-of-the-art gym and a treatment menu that expertly combines ancient knowledge with contemporary technique.

Escape the crowds of the capital and head straight for one of the individual spa suites, where every detail has been thoughtfully considered, from private changing and showering facilities to a deliciously heated

massage bed that molds to fit your body shape perfectly. The Mandarin’s signature therapies, including pampering foot treatments and revitalizing body scrubs are a popular choice, but the jewel in its crown is undoubtedly the Oriental Orchid, which delivers a soothing massage and a radiance facial, courtesy of classic beauty brand Guerlain. Eastern minimalism combined with chic touches, such as a subtle butterfly motif and a soothing star-studded sky in every spa suite, is the order of the day here. Perfect for all social butterflies in need of rejuvenation.

From £916 per night on a B&B basis; mandarinoriental.com/paris. Eurostar return fares from £69; eurostar.com

assessment by the spa’s specialist team of doctor, osteopath and nutritionist, so that a personalised schedule can be created for each guest. Among the many luxurious treatments to be enjoyed are a full body massage and the heavenly La Prairie Caviar Firming Facial, both of which leave you feeling utterly pampered and serene. There is also a heated indoor pool, saunas, hammams, personal gym training and daily activities including yoga and Pilates to keep you entertained between treatments. The spa’s Café Lauren complements their benefits with healthy food made from seasonal Mediterranean ingredients – the only fat used

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ituated in a grand Victorian building just inches from the River Thames, the Corinthia is by far the most sumptuous hotel in all of London. The Spa certainly helps. ESPA may well be the world’s leading spa company, with several awards to its names and outposts all over the world, but the concept spa at the Corinthia, ESPA Life, is the first of its kind. It’s tailored to give you the ultimate in luxury spa experiences: there are lifestyle programmes to follow for anything from insomnia to pregnancy, intricate beauty treatments (for both men and women) and a vast nail studio and gym. Even the most basic of massages and facials last an hour, for the highly elaborate run-through that beauticians afford every client is never rushed, and comfortably performed in the ultra-private spaceship-like treatment pods. The relaxation area greets you with heated marble chaise-longues, roaring fires and bathtubs for oil rub-downs, while there’s also an ethereal sleep pod, where a hanging fireplace warms a pitch-black room with cut-off sections replete with black and ruby cushions and dramatic velvet drapes for privacy. Afterwards, drag yourself up to The Lobby Lounge and indulge in the Afternoon Tea in the tranquil outdoor courtyard. Expect an endless flow of cakes, tea chosen from a dedicated three page long menu and plates of triangle sandwiches so elegant, you won’t want to actually eat them.

Doubles from £450 per night.

Corinthia Hotel London, 10 Whitehall Place, SW1A, 020 7930 8181; corinthialondon.com

is olive oil and there are no refined sugars. Satisfying and flavoursome dishes such as roasted chicken breast with ceps and organic red rice followed by poached pear with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce belie their low fat and calorie content to deliver a truly delicious meal.

The Four Day Better Aging programme at La Réserve Geneva costs from CHF 5500 (approx. £3620) and includes accommodation, all consultations and treatments and three meals a day at Café Lauren; lareserve.ch

SIX SENSES AT KEMPINSKI, BODRUM, TURKEY The Six Senses spa here blends Eastern practice with Turkish character to create a serene oasis. Don’t miss the majestic, traditional-style hammam or a massage in one of the spa cabanas on the beach.

Rooms start at EUR 255. kempinski.com

E S PA AT GLENEAGLES, SCOTLAND This 850 acre resort may be better known for its golf than its spa, but the two go hand in hand – the massages are the perfect way to relieve tired backs after a day on the green.

Doubles cost from £335 a night. gleneagles.com

TH E S PA AT LA RESIDENCIA, MALLORCA One of the Leading Hotels of the World, we love La Residencia’s open-air terrace treatments, overlooking the majestic Tramuntana mountains and olive groves in which the hotel lies.

From £285 per night for a classic double room. hotel-laresidencia.com

TH E S PA AT GRAND HOTEL, STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN A real urban retreat, this Nordic-inspired spa is slick and modern, with saunas galore and a beautiful, outdoor warm pool to relax in.

Rooms start at SEK 2700 per night. grandhotel.se

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Ti Sana

Detox Retreat & Spa, Lombardy, Italy

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typical day at Ti Sana starts with power walking at 8.30am along the Adda River, juice for breakfast – think courgette, apple, carrot and ginger – and an hour-long fitness session. Lunch is served at the ‘Food Lab’ from 12.30 and consists of a large bowl of salad and dehydrated flax seed crackers, followed by (yes, thanks be to the detox gods, there’s a second course) a faux carb dish like courgette ‘spaghetti’ in a cashew nut sauce (no added spaghetti, of course, just cleverly cut vegetables). Five meals a day doesn’t sound too bad – breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner – but when three of these ‘meals’ are juices, and one day a week is liquid only, things become a little more Spartan. Minimal food and gentle exercise are combined with a medical assessment, blood tests, a doctor’s appointment and a colonic – this is the only spa in Italy with the ‘Angel of Water’ machine which you operate yourself, keeping your dignity intact. The spa is well equipped, stocked with organic products (like the Anika range) and kitted out with

an infrared sauna, normal sauna, steam room and several jets and rain showers.

Spa treatments, however, are limited to one or two per visit depending on your regime – Raw Food, Juicing or Energising. The focus is very much on what you are (or are not) eating, and the aim is to regulate cortisol levels by exercising in the morning, eating in the middle of the day and practicing Chinese Qi Gong meditation in the evening. This takes place in a large, light studio in one of the restored 18th century terracotta-roofed buildings – the hotel is made up of a cluster of these stone houses and the 22 bedrooms are scattered between buildings. You’ll leave enlightened – the emphasis at Ti Sana is on educating guests, with daily lectures on well-being so that you can continue the good work after.

Ti Sana has three Active Life Programmes: Juicing Detox fasting; Fresh Lifestyle raw food and Energy Lifestyle with raw and healthy cooked foods. Prices start from EUR 170 per person per day. For reservations: +39 039 992 0963/79 or 1711.it

et amidst the vineyards of the Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte estate in Bordeaux, Les Sources de Caudalie is a rural retreat with a twist. Inspired by the concept of the ‘French Paradox’, whereby the diet and lifestyle of Southwest France is seen as conducive to good health, the hotel has taken the concept to heart, playing host the original and now worldfamous Vinothérapie spa.

Here, treatments are winecentric, incorporating the benefits of the grapes from the Graves Grand Cru Classé vines which the spa overlooks. During my visit, I sampled the 100% Grape Cure, which involves three oenophilic treatments a day, including the signature Crushed Cabernet Scrub, the merlot wrap, the Fleur de Vigne wrap and the red vine bath. I loved the Wine Maker’s Massage, which involved a smooth, wooden stick usually used for crushing grapes being rolled over my back to relieve the tension.

However, Les Sources de Caudalie is not for dieters – the food is too good. Choose from Michelin-starred fine dining at La Grand’Vigne, Chef Nicolas Masse’s restaurant overlooking the lake, or bistro-style food in La Table du Lavoir, in a 19th-century wash house formerly used by winegrower’s wives – both too delicious for words.

The 3 day Grape Cure costs EUR 525. Stays from EUR 250 per room per night; sources-caudalie.com

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LIFE KATIE JONES SEEKS RELAXATION AND A SUGAR-FREE RECHARGE IN SOUTHERN SPAIN’S LUXURIOUS SHA WELLNESS CLINIC

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very day, without fail, I find myself in need of a sugary, three o’clock pick-me-up. It doesn’t matter whether it’s biscuits, chocolate, or a saccharine drink, these little daily indulgences are my weapon of choice in the battle against the dreaded afternoon slump.

I know, of course, that it’s not the healthiest of choices, but my sugar cravings are too strong to be ignored. I needed a solution, and when I finally found one, it just so happened

to be in the ambient microclimate of southern Spain.

Lucky me.

Nestled on a hillside in the Sierra Helada Natural Park is the SHA Wellness Clinic, a sprawling expanse of whitewashed buildings boasting stunning views.

Providing an oasis for those seeking a detox or relief from more serious health conditions, the foundations of SHA are rooted firmly in the science of macrobiotics; the term derives from the Greek macro, meaning long or great, and biosis, meaning life. Leading the quest for this ‘long-life’ is SHA founder Alfredo Bataller Parietti, who I meet upon arrival. I have to admit that I was nervous about the imposed diet; I am not good at being told what to eat. My day could include three balanced meals, but on the other hand, it might just be dinner and snacks – it’s anything but balanced.

I voiced these concerns to Alfredo, yet he assured me that the diet would be ideal for a vegetarian like myself. The plan regulates energy levels by balancing the nutrients that the body receives, rather than feeding it what it craves.

Guests at SHA are introduced to the menu

of medical, aesthetic and therapeutic treatments with a series of meetings at the beginning of their stay. There is a food consultation in which the myths of this vegetable and whole grain-friendly diet are broken down, aesthetic consultations in which you can discuss conditions or imperfections, and a full medical check-up. During my food consultation with Dr. Kenneth Prange, I realised that this diet is not as restrictive as I had previously thought. It is true that animal products, such as meat and dairy, do not feature regularly on your dinner plate, but naturally sweetened desserts and a whole host of other inventive and exciting ingredients get a chance to tickle your taste buds.

What impressed me most at this wellness haven was the level to which you could tailor your experience to match your particular dietary, medical and aesthetic needs. I was assigned to the ‘Biolight’ diet during my stay, a healthy, middle-road menu for those who want a detox, but who aren’t necessarily looking to shift pounds. There is also the Kushi diet, a stripped-

back, extra-light menu of salads and soups, and the gastronomic SHA diet – many an evening was spent eyeingup the pungent steam-filled cloches as they passed our table in the Shamadi dining room, on their way to SHA menu devotees.

Lunch was the first meal that I tucked into at the clinic. I had a cucumber, dill and yoghurt cream soup, which was perfectly fresh and zingy. This was followed

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by a modest portion of spelt tagliatelle in a creamy pesto sauce, garnished with crispy basil chips and toasted pine nuts. Happily for me, meal times on the Biolight and SHA menus are always split into a starter, main and a dessert, tricking my stomach into believing it was consuming more food.

This fact – coupled with the macrobiotic teaching that digestion starts in the mouth so food must be chewed properly – meant that mealtimes were generally a pleasurable affair and I felt satisfied for longer. The food at SHA was a welcome surprise – head chef Pablo Montoro served inventive and delicious alternatives to desserts, sweetened with barley malt or rice syrup. I even had a spelt bread pizza one joyous evening and the most mouth-wateringly succulent grilled scorpion fish with beetroot foam, grated tonka beans and black fennel tempura.

Once you are alive and kicking, the fun really starts; SHA offers macrobiotic cookery classes, healthy eating seminars and a wide variety of fitness classes, both inside the state-of-the-art gym and outside on the sundrenched terrace. I chose to spend much of my time in the spa, where the gentle sound

of trickling water follows you everywhere as you float about in a fluffy white robe. The lymphatic drainage massage is highly recommended to aid the detox, coaxing any lingering toxins from your body. The spa has one of the most impressive menus I’ve ever seen, and guests can enjoy all manner of traditional treatments as well as some of the most technologically advanced aesthetic procedures in the world. Book a Thermage Comfort Pulse Technology consultation – the before and after results images are seriously impressive.

After days spent swimming, exercising, and spa-ing, I collapsed onto my humungous bed to watch the twinkling lights of houses down on the hillside as my final day drew to a close. I definitely left SHA Wellness

Clinic feeling happier and healthier, with the cravings that had been troubling me completely eradicated.

I’m happy to report that I’ve stuck to my diet since arriving home, encouraged by the threat of relapsing back to sluggish energy levels. If this is how I feel after a threeday stint, I can only imagine how guests enjoying a twoweek programme must feel.

Sublime, I would imagine.

ssential Escapes offers a 7-night Detox Holiday at SHA Wellness Clinic from £2989 per person based on two sharing including transfers, accommodation in a Deluxe Suite, full board, a general medical check up, plus detox treatments and massages (020 7284 3344; essentialescapes.com)

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Fast-track your child’s healthcare When it comes to making children better, The Portland Hospital has the highest levels of paediatric expertise and the most advanced technology in the UK. Discover how your child can benefit from the country’s leading experts in children’s health today.

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So, what exactly made you launch the ISS? It was actually the result of chance encounter with my old school in 2006. That, and an obvious lack of information for parents when choosing the right school for their child.

League tables had far too much influence and prospectuses all seemed to say the same thing. I wanted to do something that would change this.

How does the ISS help potential parents make their decision?

Firstly, ‘The Theatre’ provides lessons in education – we create talks which are of maximum value to parents themselves.

Secondly, there’s the ‘Wise Heads’ area, which provides free, independent and impartial advice on all pedagogical matters. Finally, and probably best of all, representatives from each of the 170 exhibiting schools are there for parents to talk with face-to-face. It’s especially good for busy parents, as all your questions can be answered quickly under one roof.

What was your personal experience of school life?

I started off at The Mall School in Twickenham, before moving to Ashdown House at the age of eight, and The Kings School, Canterbury at 13. I loved them all.

Personally, I don’t think London is the best place for teenagers, so I’m a firm believer in weekly boarding at that stage. Not only does it let you fit in vast amounts to a school day, but you’re also surrounded by all of your best friends. It’s a great way to nurture a child’s interests, confidence and imagination.

How has the show developed and what can we expect this year?

New for 2013 is the London Schools Pavilion, a selection of leading local nursery schools and pre-preps. In fact, each year we attract a finer selection of school options. For instance, this year Winchester and Eton are coming for the first time. We are very excited to have such a wide range of prestigious schools on board.

What will be the next big education trend?

‘Teaching in the round’ – that is to say, teaching in smaller groups with far more student-teacher interaction. I’m also expecting to see a reduction in final exam assessments and an increase in continuous assessment, much like the GPA system in the US. And finally, what do you hope parents will take away from a day at ISS? I would hope that they’d find attractive solutions to London’s crazily competitive places.

There’s a vast amount of schools on offer, each with a different curriculum and ethos. Consider alternative options – a different route isn’t necessarily a bad one. For example, two siblings may well attend completely different schools and then converge at university level. It’s worth having an open mind.

David Wellesley Wesley is founder of The Independent Schools Show; schoolsshow.com

A Lesson in Education Education is the greatest gift, but it’s also a massive responsibility. The Independent Schools Show is here to help.

With over 170 schools exhibiting, it’s a great way to consider your options and get your questions answered. Meet the head teachers, learn from leading teachers at the Education Theatre or join the debate in the interactive zone. Come along on 9-10 November 2013 and start planning your child’s future at the world’s largest school assembly. schoolsshow.com

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he English boarding school. For many, it’s a term that conjures up Dickensian institutions where the upper classes send their offspring to be trussed up in top hats and tails, deprived of love and decent food, and then released, years later, to run the country.

Tony Little wouldn’t agree. The headmaster of Eton College is a vociferous advocate of a form of schooling that many regard as archaic.

He believes that boarding encourages the development of both self-confidence and a sense of purpose. Though clearly offering an above average education at Eton, the money in question is an awful lot, with basic annual fees coming in at more than £32,000.

But Little believes state-funded boarding schools can deliver much of what Eton can – and for far less money.

To that end, he is currently in talks with ministers about the creation of a national network of state boarding schools.

‘In Britain, we have an internationally recognised approach to education through boarding. In the state sector, it has only been in the last year or so that there has been a growing realisation of how well this can work for young people.

I think we would benefit nationally from having a good quality boarding network across the country, close to where young people live. With such a network, there’s a good chance exam results would go up.’

At present, there are 34 state boarding schools in Britain. The buzz about opening more can be seen in the marked rise in applications for boarding status from academies, educational charities and free schools. In the first four months of 2013, the State Boarding Schools’ Association (SBSA) said it had received more than 20 applications from those interested in opening new institutions. This compares with just one application a year in the past five years.

These new schools differ from traditional fee-paying boarding schools by charging only the cost of boarding, reducing the

village of Holyport, near Maidenhead, Berkshire. Eight miles away from Eton itself, it will eventually take 225 boarders and 275 day pupils, who will use many of Eton’s facilities, including its magnificent sports grounds. Not surprisingly, more than 700 families have registered their children – even though some are only two years old.

‘If I could bottle it, what I want to come out of Holyport is exactly what I see here [at Eton],’ says Tony Little.

‘Young people coming out with this sense of self-worth who are going to be engaged citizens, who believe in the art of the possible, who roll up their sleeves and get things done.’

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demands on parents’ bank accounts from an average of £30k a year to a more manageable £10k.

According to Janette Wallis, senior editor of the Good Schools Guide, the recession is forcing cash-strapped parents to shop around and many ‘feel there are better state opportunities available than in the past.’ Ten thousand a year may still a substantial outlay but it often cancels out childcare costs.

There is also a recognition that boarding has changed dramatically from the days of ‘fagging and flogging’. The new, modern institutions take pastoral care as seriously as academic achievement and most offer weekly boarding, which can be ‘an attractive proposition for working parents,’ according to Hilary Moriarty, director of the Boarding Schools’ Association.

Three academies opened boarding facilities last year, with five more announcing plans to do the same. The Wellington Academy in Tidworth, Wiltshire, sponsored by the £30,000-a-year Wellington College, also offered boarding places to 100 pupils in 2012. And Durand Academy in Stockwell, southwest London, has plans to open a £17m ‘Eton of the state sector’ for 600 inner-city pupils in the village of Stedham, West Sussex.

And next September, Eton will open Holyport College, the first free school sponsored by and modelled on Eton, in the

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Energy Rating: C. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room.

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INWORTH STREET, SW11 A flat on the ground floor of a Victorian terraced house, with a good balance of accommodation, benefiting from a westerly facing rear garden.

Approx. 600 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room.

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Sudbrooke Road

£2,650,000 Freehold

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• Five double bedrooms • Reception room • Study • Kitchen/breakfast room • Family room • Dining room • Utility room • Ground floor and lower ground floor w/c • Master en suite bath/shower room and walk through dressing room • Three further bathrooms (two en suite) • South facing garden • Store room/Gym • Off street parking • In excess of 3,700 sq ft

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Lindore Road £1,750,000 Freehold

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Gorst Road £1,625,000 Freehold A particularly attractive double fronted house positioned on one of the most sought after residential streets between the commons.

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Mallinson Road £1,195,000 Freehold This attractive mid- terrace Victorian family home is very well located on a popular residential street between the commons.

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• Four bedrooms • Reception room • Dining room • Conservatory • Kitchen • Utility room • Family bathroom • En suite shower room • Balcony • Garden

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Shelgate Road £1,595 per week A wider than average Victorian house, measuring just shy of 3000sq foot, has an exceptional amount of living space and has been tastefully decorated throughout. To the front of the property is a very wide double reception room which has original Victorian feature fireplaces and open up to a conservatory family room.

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Gayville Road £1,200 per week A great family home, located between the commons, offering a beautiful garden and great entertaining space. Ground floor double reception room leading through to a lovely kitchen/ breakfast room where the side return has been done.

• Four double bedrooms • One single bedroom • Kitchen/breakfast room • Family bathroom • En suite bathroom • En suite shower room • Patio garden • Cloakroom • Unfurnished

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t’s 5:45 am and the resident Blue Tit has been whistling its high-pitched tremolo for what seems like an eternity directly outside of my window. Some would say waking up to the sound of this popular diminutive bird is a welcome respite from the mayhem of London living but it does begin to grate on one after a while.

Anyway, I’m now wide awake and about to get stuck into the daily shot of rocket fuel, commonly known as Espresso. Then my phone rings and it’s Ed – super keen, already warming up and telling me to get a move on. To be fair it’s a crisp blue morning and Clapham Common is looking as beautiful as ever; we may grumble, but it is an absolute privilege to have this on our doorsteps – both our Battersea and Clapham offices are a few minutes walk away.

For the past three months we have been training together, pushing one another hard and having far too many cosy early morning phone calls! This hasn’t helped our personal lives but we have been striving to claw back our youthful vigour and neither of us is prepared to back down. The competition is also very much apparent in our working relationship where we work together to achieve the very best results for our clients.

There is definitely competition, which we certainly think is healthy!

You may be asking why we’re putting ourselves through all this torture, well it’s in the aid of training for a ‘light fun run’ known as ‘The Tough Mudder’. For those of you that haven’t heard of this before, it consists of a 12 mile course including such leisurely delights as ice cold baths, barbwire fences, a minor

degree of electrocution and lots of mud!

By the time this is published, it will all be over and hopefully we will both still be in one piece- just about. We cannot take all the glory though- this is a team effort and staff from our Battersea, Clapham, Kennington and Pimlico offices are competing also; a clear indication of great team spirit and competition. However, even as I write this I am wondering why I agreed to sign up to it!

Let us hope being part of the most successful Winkworth Franchise translates to podium finishes! (Wishful thinking?).

This teamwork and company ethos reflects how we do business – with great enthusiasm, energy and vitality. All of which is very much required in this competitive but buoyant market, which has seen us achieve record prices this year.

These record-breaking times have lead to many happy Vendors and Landlords and as one of the longest established agents in the local area we are always keen to give back in other ways where we can. This year has included sponsoring the Bolingbroke Academy fun run, Belleville Arts, St. Mary’s School, Marie Curie cancer care and the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment, to name but a few.

Now summer is finally on its way, the evenings are lighter and the sun seems to be shining, it’s a great time to ask us to value your property. Please be rest assured- there will be no sweaty running kit in sight when we meet you!

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Wimbledon Park Road, Southfields, SW18 £1,425,000 A stunning four bedroom family home, refurbished to the highest standard throughout benefitting from a 94ft garden and off street parking, as well as a generously portioned bright extended kitchen and versatile summerhouse. Freehold.

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Sigrist Square, Kingston, KT2 £359,950 A well presented two double bedroom conversion flat forming part of an attractive Grade II listed building, offering 950 sq ft of living accommodation. The property is located in the popular North Kingston area.

Shared freehold. EPC rating D. Kingston 020 8939 8191 Email ski@kfh.co.uk

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Merton Road, Southfields, SW18 £1,525 pcm A modern two double bedroom flat located in a sought after and luxurious development on a quiet Southfields road. The property comprises two bathrooms, large reception room, good storage options, and a modern kitchen.

Furnished or unfurnished. EPC rating B. Earlsfield 020 8875 2980 Email lea@kfh.co.uk

Bramber House, Kingston, KT2 £1,600 pcm A lovely two bedroom, two bathroom flat benefitting from a private balcony and parking situated in Kingston upon Thames within the prestigious Royal Quarter development. Unfurnished.

Kingston 020 8939 8181 Email lki@kfh.co.uk

Kenilworth Avenue, Wimbledon, SW19 £2,000 pcm A beautifully presented three bedroom conversion flat finished to a high standard throughout. The property is within easy reach of Wimbledon Park underground station. Available July 2013. Part furnished. EPC rating C. Wimbledon 020 8944 4040 Email lwm@kfh.co.uk

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PROPERTY HESLOP ROAD, SW12, GUIDE PRICE £2,500,000

Set back from the pavement with secure, gated entry Heslop Road is a grand, detached family home that has been thoughtfully and meticulously updated over the years whilst retaining many of the original period features. The house benefits from grand proportions throughout, the elegant drawing room with its high ceilings, open fire and two sets of French windows to the landscaped garden is of particular note and enjoyed thoroughly during the summer months.

A unique room previously used as a kitchen but now alternatively used as a library and dining room with fitted bookshelves hiding ample storage.

Through the keyhole

I love the drawing room with its French Doors opening on to the garden allowing guests to float inside and out.

JAMES WESTON, MANAGER

John D Wood & Co., Wandsworth 020 8871 3033; johndwood.co.uk

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A beautifully maintained west facing garden with secluded side return containing a summer house nestled privately in the corner.

Wandsworth Public knowledge

BEST SCHOOL Allfarthing Primary School is a co-educational community school for pupils aged between 3 - 11 and has a reputation for its high academic standards.

The school was judged to be ‘outstanding’ in its last Ofsted inspection.

RAINY DAY Southside provides retail and leisure activities in the form of high street shops, supermarkets, food outlets, Cineworld and a Virgin Active gym. The centre caters for all ages and is located in the centre of Wandsworth.

FUN FOR FREE Wandsworth is renowned for its green open spaces and amongst these is King George’s Park which has a large playground for the kids and is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activities or simply want to relax.

SPORTS AND RECREATION The Wandle Recreation Centre has a range of facilities which includes a gym, dance studios, courts and football pitches, providing easy and affordable access to different sports in the area.

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OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD Victoria Rise, SW4 £595,000 Leasehold

An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House A bright and well proportioned two double bedroom, two bathroom apartment arranged over the top two floors of this handsome period is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to property. The flat is light and airy, has a superb master loft bedroom and a wonderful decked roof terrace with fantastic panoramic include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and views. Situated on this attractive residential street, just off Clapham Common and within close proximity of the many amenities, bars and brick parapets surrounding the roof which has good storage space. restaurants of Clapham Old Town and also Lavender Hill. EPC = E Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land Two double bedrooms | Two bathrooms |Split level accommodation | Private roof terrace | Well proportioned accommodation

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OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD The Bridge, SW8 £950 per week

An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House A stunning, three double bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the fifth floor, with a private terrace and spectacular views over the is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to Battersea Park tree line at the front and The Thames to the rear. The building itself has a 24 hour concierge and is wonderfully located include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and just across the river from Chelsea. EPC = B brick parapets surrounding the roof which has good storage space.

Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over sixdouble acres ofbedrooms land Three | Two bathrooms | Private terrace | Wonderful views | Secure building with 24 hour concierge

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OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD

Jedburgh Street, £945,000 UNDER OFFER Freehold Marmion Road,SW11 SW11 £975,000 Freehold SSTC

An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House A four bedroom,four Victorian house located in this prime road off Claphamroad Common North Side.

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OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD

Eversleigh Road, Road, SW11 £750 per week Marmion SW11 £975,000 Freehold SSTC

An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House A stunning, fourfour bedroom, house located in the desirable Shaftesbury Estate.

TheClapham propertyCommon has beenNorth updated thewonderful current An exceptional, doubleVictorian bedroom, Victorian house in this desirable residential road off Side.byThis is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to owners to exacting standards and boasts a wonderful side return extension and loft a private family home is beautifully presented throughout and has been lovingly maintained byconversion. the current Further owners.benefits There isinclude the potential to and include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and enclosed complete a spacious summer house.

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PROPERTY

HOUSE HUNTING MOST SATISFYING TRANSACTION I’VE HAD...

We were instructed to let an entire new development of ten apartments.

Marketing commenced in October which tends to be the tail end of the busy summer market, however my team was able to let six units that month and the remaining four the next. It was wonderful to drive past and think that KFH had let every flat in the block!

MOST INTERESTING PROPERTY I’VE BEEN INVOLVED WITH...

We’re currently marketing a wonderful house in Southfields that has been finished to a very high standard and the technology available is just incredible. Personalised, room specific surround sound is wired throughout, and security is second to none

with technology that allows you to monitor the cameras from wherever you are. In addition, it’s incredibly environmentally friendly and has even been commended by the council for its green credentials.

THE PROPERTY I’D MOST LIKE ON OUR BOOKS...

We really enjoy marketing the beautiful, top end properties like those above, however at the moment we would be thrilled to have well presented, spacious 1 or 2 bedroom period garden properties as these let quickly and are incredibly sought after.

also on Standen Road in the Nourish building which was previously an organic baby foods factory.

I NEVER THOUGHT I’D SEE...

A feng-shui styled home in an ex local authority high rise! Greeting me as I walked in the front door was a free standing full length mirror in the middle of the reception which I was informed ‘shifts the energy flow’. This type of property is popular among professionals who like the proximity to the station and the good sized bedrooms but having a mirror dividing the reception room and leaving no obvious area to watch TV wasn’t the best enticer!

MOST UNUSUAL INTERIOR...

There are some really unusual flats which can be found in the converted school on Swaffield Road and

Caroline Basma, Lettings Manager at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, Earlsfield, 020 8875 2980; kfh.co.uk

UP YOUR STREET CLAPHAM COMMON WEST SIDE, SW4

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any of Clapham’s finest buildings are found around the common, which was once a wild Surrey heath land. Of the twenty 18th and early 19th century houses with huge gardens, which once stood on West Side, including the former homes of Lord Wilberforce and other members of the Clapham sect, a few still survive but most made way for the wave of building which took place between 1895 and 1908. West Side suffers far less from traffic noise than the other two sides of the common and the section between Nightingale Lane and Culmstock Road has two cul-de-sac sections which make the street even quieter and more attractive. Here exist some fabulous 3-storey Victorian terraced houses.

This particular house, at the southern end of the road, just a stone’s throw

from the tube at Clapham South. was one of the last to be constructed around 1906 and has been in one family occupation for almost half its life. Although it has been wellmaintained during that time, to anyone enticed by the sensational and far-reaching views these houses afford, the chance to design, extend and transform one to your own tastes should be appealing enough. But add into the mix that, of the current lateVictorian plots, it occupies one the best - a sunny south and west-facing corner plot complete with side garage - and you’ll discover this to be one opportunity that may not come along again for a very long time...

Austin Thorogood, Director of John Thorogood, 020 7228 7474; john-thorogood.co.uk

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PROPERTY

NEW TO THE MARKET FOOT IN THE DOOR

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ased on the strength of the market that we have experienced in 2013, any seller can expect to secure a buyer on their property very quickly. At Lauristons we have developed a unique Open House strategy, to launch the property on the first day of marketing, usually at a weekend where as many as thirty to forty viewings within a limited period of time would take place. This creates a highly competitive environment that is likely to generate multiple offers, which has often lead to a scenario where buyers are requested to submit their best and final offers in writing within a clearly defined timescale. Financial qualification of each buyer is imperative and we provide our vendors with a full break down of their circumstances, allowing them to make an informed decision as to which buyer to proceed with.

Marryat Road, SW19 ÂŁ7,000,000

An Edwardian house of great volume and light which has been refurbished over the years and offers wonderfully balanced accommodation and an attractive garden. Marryat Road is a highly sought after road in Wimbledon Village, running from the Village High Street down to Wimbledon Tennis.

Knight Frank, Wimbledon 020 8946 0026; knightfrank.com

In advance of the preparing for the Open House launch, we would also arrange for a interactive f loor plan, take professional photographs, and an EPC will be done if required, as these will heavily inf luence the interest received on-line.

Finally, it is also vitally important to be legally prepared for your pending sale by instructing a solicitor or conveyancer at the point of instruction as apposed to at the point of sale. This can often reduce the transaction time by up to four weeks and dramatically reduce the likelihood of a sale falling through.

020 8946 9468; lauristons.com NIGEL BUDD, SALES DIRECTOR, LAURISTONS

Bennerley Road, SW11 ÂŁ1,295,000 Freehold The extra-wide footprint of this wide Victorian house provides superb living space, an extra-large hall and a square south-facing rear garden. Having been extended into the loft and side return, it has very well-balanced accommodation whilst also offering scope for further extension. The property is neutrally presented, with vacant possession offered immediately.

John Thorogood 020 7228 7474; john-thorogood.co.uk

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Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Rastell Avenue, SW2 A superbly presented and recently refurbished five bedroom Victorian family home overlooking Tooting Bec common. The light and well presented accommodation offers a charming blend of character features and contemporary design. EPC: E

£1,495,000 • • • • • •

Kitchen/Breakfast Room Utility Room, Cloakroom Two Reception Rooms Five Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Garden

Hamptons Balham Sales. 020 3285 7744 | Lettings. 020 3285 7745

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PROPERTY

WONDERFUL WIMBLEDON ELLISONS FEEL THE LOVE AND ARE SHORTLISTED FOR BEST LONDON LETTINGS AGENT.

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llisons Estate Agents have been rather busy of late and have recently produced 6 videos of expert advice on property matters and have being finding out what their customers really think of them.

Courageous some may say, but it turns out Ellisons are agents that people love to deal with. Be amazed as feelings of love and gratitude are given to Estate Agents!

Whatever next!? The Estate Agency of the year competition, run by the Sunday Times

and The Times newspapers, have shortlisted Ellisons Lettings for the Best London Lettings Agency. This is a real achievement as it is one of the most competitive competition categories and highlights the success and professionalism of all Ellisons Lettings Department including the Management and Renewals team led by Manager, Nicky Barnes MARLA. It is the second time that Ellisons Estate Agents have been shortlisted and they have also previously been winners of The Estate

Agent of the Year for Innovation. Sean Purtill, Managing Director of Ellisons comments: “I am so proud for the Lettings Team. They have worked tremendously hard and deserve this accolade. As an Agency we strive to punch above our weight and provide a highly professional friendly service.

I will ensure they all celebrate this award!”

To see for yourself what Ellisons Lettings can do contact them on 020 8944 8626 or visit ellisons.uk.com

FIVE MINUTES WITH...

JOHN KEEBLE, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL, WIMBLEDON

BATHGATE ROAD, SW19 £2,450,000 FREEHOLD A charming detached family house situated in a highly sought-after road close to the All England Lawn Tennis Club. With potential to extend (subject to consents), the well proportioned accommodation includes five bedrooms and excellent reception space.

There is an integral garage, off-street parking and a delightful mature garden.

Hamptons International, Wimbledon 020 946 0081; hamptons.co.uk

How long have you been running the Hamptons office in Wimbledon?

I first came to work as a Negotiator in this iconic building in 1986 when it was Hampton and Sons and worked in the village for a further 14 years.

I was asked to open a new office in Cobham in 2000 , and was delighted to be asked back to manage the Hamptons International office around three years ago. My 32 year career has split between Cobham and Wimbledon village.

I regret that Cobham loses the race for the most architecturally interesting properties! I have always found Wimbledon a more interesting place in terms of architecture and the valuation of property.

What do you love about the Village?

Many London villages have been absorbed into the general sprawl of London but Wimbledon village has kept is unique character , mainly due to the many good residents who have protected it from over development What changes have you seen during your time as manager of Hamptons Wimbledon?

We have seen many changes in the shops, pubs and restaurants in the village. I am pleased that the Rose and Crown (which we call our annex) is still prospering. I am very proud of the Hamptons office and hope that we are still going strong in a further 113 years.

John Keeble, Associate Director, Hamptons International, Wimbledon 020 8454 7249; hamptons.co.uk

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A light and spacious two double bedroom Edwardian conversion flat, beautifully presented with new kitchen, new bathroom, communal garden and private balcony. Energy rating D.

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A stunning and fully extended four bedroom Edwardian period home within the Lambton Conservation Area. Elegant lounge, beautiful kitchen/diner, two bathrooms, landscaped garden, off street parking, no chain. Energy rating D. Ellisons_logo_contact_footer_Layout 1 11/01/2013 08:31 Page 1

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£2,375 pcm

Stunning three double bedroom house ideal for commuters, close to Wimbledon town and station. Elegant double reception with fireplaces, modern kitchen & two bathroom suites. Private garden. Energy rating D.

Wimbledon

£899,950

A spacious and well-presented four bedroom end terrace Victorian house with a south facing garden, two bathrooms and a kitchen/breakfast room. This is great family house.

Energy rating C.

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KnightFrank.co.uk Leopold Road, Wimbledon SW19 Victorian semi-detached

Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cellar, garage, garden, parking. EPC rating E. Approximately 424 sq m ﴾4,573 sq ft﴿ Freehold Guide price: £2,900,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 ﴾328374﴿

Arthur Road, Wimbledon SW19 Amazing space and views

Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms ﴾2 en suite﴿,3 family bath/shower rooms, drawing room, kitchen/dining/family room, gym, games/family room, utility, cloakroom, garden, parking. Approximately 541 sq m ﴾5,830 sq ft﴿ Freehold Asking price: £4,250,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 ﴾328990﴿

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KnightFrank.co.uk Coombe Hill Road, Coombe KT2 Modern detached house

Master bedroom suite, 5 further bedrooms ﴾2 en suite﴿, 2 further bathrooms, reception room, kitchen/dining/family room, study, games room, utility, cloakroom, garage, garde, parking. Approximately 447 sq m ﴾4,818 sq ft﴿ Image is an artist's impression.

Freehold Asking price: £4,150,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 ﴾324604﴿

Marryat Road, Wimbledon SW19 Magnificent period house

Master bedroom suite, 6 further bedrooms ﴾1 en suite﴿, 3 bath/shower rooms, 2nd floor kitchen, drawing room, family room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, outdoor swimming pool, garden, parking. EPC rating D. Approximately 560 sq m ﴾6,034 sq ft﴿ Freehold Asking price: £7,000,000

KnightFrank.co.uk/wimbledon wimbledon@knightfrank.com 020 8946 0026 ﴾328127﴿

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Howard’s Lane £1,695,000 An exceptionally attractive and very well presented double fronted Victorian semidetached house with a superb 57’ x 32’ south facing garden in prime West Putney.

The lateral footprint creates particularly ample reception space and the house flows beautifully towards the very private and lawned rear garden, which benefits from a wide separate side access that runs to Coalecroft Road.

An attractive, double fronted detached family home situated on this popular residential road in Upper West Putney. The property is set well back from the road and has a landscaped front garden.

Double fronted freehold victorian house • semidetached • two generous reception rooms • modern • Double Fronted Detached House • Entrance kitchen/dining room • large study • 57’ x 32’ south Hallway • Family Room • Drawing Room • Dining facing lawned garden • side access to Coalecroft Road Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Cloakroom • • cellar • four double bedrooms • south facing balcony Master Bedroom With Ensuite Bathroom • Four overlooking garden • family bathroom with separate • en-suite shower • utlity cupboard • woodFurther Double Bedrooms • Family Bathroomshower • framed double glazed sash windows • loft storage Boiler Room/Potential For Bedroom Six.

Chartfield Avenue £2,250,000

Coalecroft Road £999,950 An exceptionally attractive three bedroom early Victorian cottage on this highly desirable residential road in prime West Putney. The property is very well presented and enjoys a private west facing garden. There is a large side return which, if desired, affords the purchaser an opportunity to extend the kitchen breakfast room across the full width of the house (subject to the necessary consents).

Glendarvon Street £1,450,000

An exceptionally well presented Victorian terrace house, extended and modernised to the very highest standard by way of a comprehensive back-to-brick renovation.

Freehold victorian cottage • prime west Putney location • reception room with french doors to L-shaped garden • dining room • kitchen breakfast room (underfloor heating) • country style kitchen with butler sink • 21’ • Victorian west freehold craftsmanship facinghouse garden••Quality utility cellar with plumbing for throughoutwasher/drier, • Double reception room • Solid• wood additional fridge/freezer scope for flooring • Under heating throughout further floor extension (subject to the necessary consents) • • Downstairs w.c.

• Fully •extended three bedrooms bathroom kitchen (under floor heating) • loft breakfast room. storage • many original features • purpose built wine storage • built-in wadrobes and cuboards

Tel: 020 8780 1100 sales@warrenputney.co.uk

194 Upper Richmond Road SW15 2SH / 139 Lower Richmond Road SW15 1EZ

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Howard’s Lane £1,695,000 An exceptionally attractive and very well presented double fronted Victorian semidetached house with a superb 57’ x 32’ south facing garden in prime West Putney.

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Local agents give their recommendations...

STREET

Roland Simpson, Jackson-Stops & Staff 020 8879 0099; jackson-stops.co.uk The Wat Buddhapadipa Thai temple moved to its present site in Calonne Road, Wimbledon Parkside in 1976 and remains the only Thai temple ever built in Europe.

FACT

Alister Shaw, Hamptons International 020 8454 7245; hamptons.co.uk Putney has been the starting point for the University boat race since 1845. The competition, between Cambridge and Oxford universities, begins at the University Stone upstream from Putney Bridge.

HANGOUT

Charles Weller, Palace Gate Lettings 020 7978 4404; palacegatelettings.com Numero Uno on Northcote Road always hits the spot for me and has been a favourite for many years.

Serving delicious Italian food with friendly staff in a wonderful atmosphere.

Great place!

TIME OUT

Alistair Hilton, John D Wood & Co. 020 8673 2854; johndwood. co.uk Deelight Bakery at 14 Ritherdon Road, SW17 serves great cakes and fresh breads. They also run baking and cake decorating classes. The cafe is child friendly and there is also a buggy park and small play area.

KIDS

Toby Turnage, Douglas & Gordon 020 9724 2002; douglasandgordon.com If you’re looking for somewhere in Balham for the children to let off steam then look no further than Bertie and Boo on Balham High Road. It has something going on every day of the week and a coffee shop for mums and dads to relax in.

INTERIORS

Hannah White, Jacksons 020 8675 6565; jacksonsestateagents.com Oliver Bonas. Selling clothes, unique pieces of furniture, mirrors, trinkets for your home, accessories & more. They only stock a few of the same items so you know you are going to be one of only a few who own it in Balham.

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LOXLEY ROAD SW17

£1,540,000 F/H

Beautifully presented with superb living accommodation balanced perfectly with the • 5 Double Bedrooms bedroom layout and complimented by an outstanding garden.

• Bed 5/Study • Double Reception Room

• 2 Bathrooms (1 En Suite) • 3 Separate WC’s • Approx 70ft Garden

• Kitchen/Family Room

HENDHAM ROAD SW17

£2,650,000 F/H

An exceptional and exceedingly large family house within a hugely popular road that enjoys outstanding accommodation and an exceptional south facing garden.

• 5 Bedrooms

• Kitchen/Family Room

• 5 Bedrooms

• 3 Bathrooms

• Sitting/Dining Room

• Off Street Parking

• Drawing Room

• 86ft South Facing Garden

Full online details including the EPC are available by scanning this code using any QR code scanner

Wandsworth Sales: 020 8767 7711

Wandsworth Sales: 020 8767 7711

Fulham Bishops Park Sales: 020 7731 3333 Lettings: 020 7751 8898 Fulham Parsons Green Sales: 020 7751 8899 Lettings: 020 7751 8898 Wandsworth Common Sales: 020 8767 7711 Lettings: 020 8682 3121

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ELLERTON ROAD SW18 £1,200 P/W Beautifully finished family home

• 5 Bedrooms

• Laundry Room

• Kitchen/Family Room

• 2 Bathrooms

• Drawing Room

• Garden

• Playroom

• Unfurnished

Wandsworth Lettings: 020 8682 3121

Fulham Bishops Park Sales: 020 7731 3333 Lettings: 020 7751 8898 Fulham Parsons Green Sales: 020 7751 8899 Lettings: 020 7751 8898

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KINGSLEY STREET SW11

£530 p/w

Immaculate charming Shaftesbury Estate Victorian cottage and newly refurbished.

• 2 Double Bedroom

• Bathroom

• Reception Room

• Garden

• Kitchen

• Unfurnished

• 3126 sq ft

• 5 Bath/Shower Rooms (3 En Suite)

• 6 Bedrooms

• Reception Room

• Kitchen/Family Room

• 50’X27’ South Facing Garden

• Media /Playroom

• Adjacent Garage (ASN)

TURRET GROVE SW4

£2,350,000

Exquisitely designed and finished to the highest standard, this wide contemporary house enjoys off street parking and an outstanding south facing garden.

Wandsworth Common Sales: 020 8767 7711

Wandsworth Common Sales: 020 8767 7711 Lettings: 020 8682 3121

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Wandsworth Lettings: 020 8682 3121

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Doodle bar is arty, different and wonderfully quirky, it’s a great place to start an evening.

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THE MOST FABULOUS COCKTAIL IS...

Susie Watson is a homewares shop located at 125 Northcote Rd. All products are handmade, which adds to the charm.

A Dark and Stormy from Dime Bar on Battersea Rise. Great whilst listening to the live music and there are two for one cocktails every Thursday.

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT...

Entrée on Battersea Rise is a restaurant really enjoyed by locals that serves fabulous food and has a pianist at weekends.

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Popular Daily Mail cartoonist to judge SW London primary schools’ art competition of the last few decades and he will be reviewing entries by Year Two pupils on the theme of ‘My Home is my Castle’.

Pupils have been asked to draw or paint a colour picture of their own home or let their imaginations run wild and create what their home would look like if it was a castle. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded in the form of art equipment or book tokens for pupils and prize money for the schools. Submissions will be collected in on June 21st.

The winning entries from the 6-7 year old pupils will be announced and displayed on the aspire website in the last week of June.

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The perennially popular resident cartoonist at the ‘Daily Mail’ - Mac – is to judge an art competition run by South West London estate agents aspire, amongst several primary & preprep schools across the local area. Through his own witty illustrations, Mac has captured the most memorable and controversial news stories

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Th is stunning three bedroom Victorian terrace duplex home with a private balcony. Located on Lavender Sweep. £700,000.

Battersea Arts Centre always have great shows suitable for various age groups and it’s well worth popping in to see what’s on.

DATES FOR THE DIARY

PLAY HOUSE PLAYGROUP

For the fourth year running, Marsh & Parsons will be sponsoring Play House Playgroup’s Summer Fair. This year’s fair will take place between 10am and 12pm every morning from 17th June until 21st June. There will be different activities and attractions taking place, including a teddy trail, a sports day, cake baking, a bouncy castle and much more! All funds raised will go towards a children’s secret garden.

For further information please contact Matthew Dabell or Tom Ward at aspire’s Fulham office on 020 7381 7381. aspire.co.uk

TRINITY HOSPICE MAGNOLIA WALK On Sunday 30th June, Marsh & Parsons is proud to sponsor Trinity Hospice’s Magnolia Walk. On the day there will be three routes to choose from a 10k, 5km and 2km. All routes will begin and end at Trinity and will take place on Clapham and Wandsworth Commons. A well-earned BBQ will be available for all partakers. Registration Fee – Adults £10, Under 16’s £5, Under 5’s Free. marshandparsons.co.uk 134

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Local know-how. Better results.

Our ofďŹ ces:

Battersea

Chelsea

Fulham

Kensington

Mayfair

Pimlico & Westminster

Balham

Bishops Park

Clapham

Hammersmith

Little Venice

North Kensington

South Kensington

Barnes

Brook Green

Earls Court

Holland Park

Marylebone

Notting Hill

Turret Grove SW4 ÂŁ2,350,000 A unique, modern family house with over 3,200sqft of living space, beautifully arranged over four levels with a wonderful south facing garden and a separate garage. The superb accommodation comprises an exceptional kitchen/family/dining room leading to the garden, a generous reception room, a media room and a utility room. The bedroom accommodation includes six bedrooms (three en suite) and two stylish bath/shower rooms. Freehold. EPC=B. Joint Sole Agents.

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

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SALES

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Battersea Park Road SW11 ÂŁ1,450,000 A stunning four bedroom house with secure off street parking. This beautiful and unique property has been completely renovated to provide a bright contemporary space with an excellent finish throughout. The accommodation comprises a spacious reception room, open plan kitchen, four double bedrooms, a family bathroom, two en suite bathrooms, a further shower room and guest WC. The property also includes gated off street parking. Freehold. EPC=C.

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

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Chelsham Road SW4 ÂŁ1,350,000 A superb Victorian family house with a large garden and off street parking, close to the wide open spaces of Clapham Common.

This well presented family house offers generous living space beautifully arranged over three floors comprising a double reception room, a spacious kitchen/dining room leading out to the 52ft garden, a cloak room, master bedroom with luxurious en suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and single fifth bedroom/study. Freehold. EPC=D. Joint Sole Agent.

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

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Fernbank Mews SW12 ÂŁ950,000 A superb four bedroom house in a gated development with private parking, close to Clapham South Station and Clapham Common. This fabulous house boasts a large reception room with conservatory area, leading out to a private garden, a separate kitchen and WC, a master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite) and off street parking. Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.

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

Lavender Hill SW11 ÂŁ559,950 An extremely impressive apartment located in a pretty Victorian conversion. Beautifully presented throughout, this stunning two bedroom flat is likely to appeal to young professionals looking for a spacious flat within an easy commute of the City. Located a short walk from Clapham Junction, Lavender Hill and Northcote Road. Leasehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

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

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Our offices:

Battersea

Chelsea

Fulham

Kensington

Mayfair

Pimlico & Westminster

Balham

Bishops Park

Clapham

Hammersmith

Little Venice

North Kensington

South Kensington

Barnes

Brook Green

Earls Court

Holland Park

Marylebone

Notting Hill

Larkhall Rise SW4 £2,000 per week truly magnificent si bedroom house in la ham ld Town, boastsing e ce tional living s ace arranged over five floors, which has been enhanced with conservatory style e tensions, allowing an e ce tional amount of natural light to flow through the property. The accommodation includes stunning reception rooms, a beautiful kitchen/dinning room leading out to the garden, an e ce tional master bedroom suite covering one whole floor, five further double bedrooms and two family bathrooms.

CLAPHAM: 020 7501 3666 lets.clp@marshandparsons.co.uk

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LETTINGS

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Granard Road SW12 £1,250 per week

Fernside Road SW12 £825 per week

A stunning family home situated on a beautiful road ‘between the commons’. This property offers a contemporary kitchen/ dinning room leading out to a beautiful lawned garden, a huge double reception room, cellar, cloakroom, five large double bedrooms and two family bathrooms.

A beautiful family home located in the highly sought after Nightingale Triangle. This charming period property is presented in immaculate condition throughout and offers stunning, bright reception space, four well proportioned double bedrooms, two family bathrooms and a south facing garden. EPC=D

BALHAM: 020 8673 4377 lets.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

BALHAM: 020 8673 4377 lets.bal@marshandparsons.co.uk

Devereux Road SW11 £650 per week

Edgeley Road SW4 £375 per week

A stunning split level property located ‘between the commons’, Flooded with natural light the accommodation comprises a large reception room with a dining area and a modern kitchen, three large double bedrooms and three bathrooms (two en suite). EPC=C

This lovely ground floor garden flat comes to the market in great condition and boasts a large open plan reception room, an eat-in kitchen with French doors leading out to a sunny private garden, a master bedroom with great storage, a tiled bathroom and a large cellar.

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

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

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PROPERTY

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Left to right: Karren Brady, David Westgate & Athena Hubble (Senior Sales Director at Zoopla Property Group).

ANDREWS TRIUMPH AT ANNUAL LETTINGS AWARDS

On behalf of our whole Lettings and Management team, I was very proud to pick up the prestigious ‘Best Large Lettings Agency Bronze’ award from Karen Brady and the organisers of the annual Lettings Agency of the Year Awards last month, sponsored

by The Times and Sunday Times. In what is currently a very challenging and competitive environment we have succeeded in being one of the top three for Lettings in the UK. Our entry submission and subsequent telephone interviews were commended by the judges for our approach in identifying issues, improving performance and implementing change to give our customers a quality service. After a very competitive process, agencies that entered were judged by industry experts for their transparent and supportive treatment of tenants and landlords. This is a fantastic achievement for the 236 strong Andrews Letting and Management team. The category includes all of the industry giants and multichain outlets, so I feel this win is significant for our group. If you are considering renting or letting contact your local branch who will be happy to help.

David Westgate, Managing Director, Andrews Letting & Management andrewsonline.co.uk

ABSOLUTELY INSIDER As I get older so do most of my friends.

Generally as they get greyer they seem to be more successful and start looking invariably for an investment property.

When people call asking for advice about what to buy for an investment they expect me to come up with a flat or house that covers every base; and let me tell you there are a lot of bases, including; an up and coming area, good rental yield, great capital growth, potential pied-a-terre, something their children might like to live in when they are older, something they could possibly rent out to friends but of course would suit a company let, off-street parking, recession proof, and

of course don’t forget very low maintenance.

Although I say the last comments with tongue firmly in cheek, ultimately that is what everyone would like, it is the perfect shopping list for an investment property. I am sure properties like the above do exist, I just haven’t knowingly seen one in 25 years! Let’s face it, London property should be part of anyone’s investment portfolio. You have to remember that buying any property is an emotional decision; yes, even an investment property. The amount of times in the past when I have shown people around a fantastic one bedroom flat in a super area with a great yield and potential for capital growth the purchasers have gone ‘it just doesn’t feel right’ or ‘it’s not me’. If it was purely an investment decision then how you feel about the property would surely become irrelevant? So, I would ask all you potential property investors, work out in your own mind whether it is truly a rental investment or actually a potential home for your children or possibly a pied-a-terre for you in the future, but a rental investment in the meantime.

Let your agent know these facts and it will save not only you but us so much time looking for the wrong properties - because if you say rental investment to an estate agent they look at the two big factors, capital growth and rental yield rather than whether it might make a nice home in the future.

George Franks, Sales Director, Douglas & Gordon 020 7924 2000; douglasandgordon.com

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BLOSSOMING SPRING MARKET The lettings market has seen a slight shift this year with more tenants finally going on the market to buy, with it being easier to get a mortgage now. These include tenants who never really wanted to rent in the first place but had to. The number of rented properties have certainly increased as well with buy to let mortgages being easier to get and no shortage of new builds becoming available (just under 10 new developments in Putney alone in the last 2 years) with an extra few hundred apartments coming to the market between now and the remainder of the year. It’s currently a game of supply and demand with what seems like more property than tenants. There is still a good demand from tenants, but we are finding that they have much more choice now, consequently bringing the rent down from what the Landlord may have received last year or the year before.

Putney and the surrounding area has never had a problem with rental demand, but the level of rent achieved always coincides with how much choice they have, which seems to be the case now. As long as your agent is market savvy and they keep you up to date with comparable’s, you’ll always get the best rent achievable for that period.

MORTGAGE ADVICE

FAMILY HOMES SHORTAGE

London is one of the most popular cities to live on the planet and has recently experienced a huge flurry of activity in its housing market.

The South West of London is home to many wealthy and famous figures from across the globe and is renowned for its glamorous and prestigious image. Living the London dream has been a privilege for a select few and competition has remained fierce for some time.

However, the good news is that your next urban abode may not be a million miles out of reach. Oportfolio prides itself on a winning combination of excellent relationships with mortgage lenders and a sound knowledge of the local market. This has meant that London’s homebuyers are continuing to return to us time and time again to secure finance for their ideal home. With house prices in the capital on the rise again and mortgage rates at an all time low, now could be a great time for you to buy, re mortgage your home or maybe enter into that buy-to-let investment you have always dreamed of.

Agents are often asked what the hottest sector of their particular market is, and with many agents the answer is predictably the sector that the individual is looking to buy or sell in! In Putney the severe shortage of family houses with either 3 or 4 bedrooms is well documented as are the price hikes. The resultant void left behind is where we are seeing some of the most dramatic changes. Buyers with budgets up to £850,000 have to turn their attentions to large three bedroom apartments with outside space and as a result the prices have rocketed.

The larger conversion flats with gardens or roof terraces often have similar proportions to the smaller terrace houses and can accommodate a young family with relative ease.

Michael Crowther, Director, Warren 020 8780 1100; warrenputney.co.uk

Oliver Whitehead, Director, Oportfolio 020 8877 1169; oportfolio.co.uk

Nicole Chamberland, Owner, Chamberland Residential 020 8704 1313; chamberlandres.co.uk

SOUTHFIELDS IN FULL SWING

NEW HEIGHTS REACHED AT THE COLLECTION Last month Hamptons International hosted a successful property showcase exhibition in both Hong Kong and Dubai capitalising on strong demand for UK residential property.

Showcasing their superior London, Country and new build homes at the prestigious British Consulate General in Hong Kong and The Address Hotel, Downtown Dubai, The Collection was a high profile event which attracted a record number of over 200 investors from both Asia and the Middle East. Andrew Phillips, Head of Central London Sales at Hamptons International says: “The Collection event was a huge success, we welcomed both

serious investors and a member of the Qatar Royal Family in Dubai. This year, we were also thrilled to work with the high profile developers A2 Dominion and Octagon to generate a recordnumber of leads and sales overall.”

For further information about how to submit your property to next event run by Hamptons International, please visit hamptons.co.uk or contact your local

Summer is approaching and with it both preparations for the arrival of tennis fans over the Wimbledon fortnight and longer evenings.

These are allowing us extended hours to show properties and help our buyers secure a new home before September. Southfields can no longer boast of being a hidden gem we have record levels of buyers looking here from all parts of South London and a relative lack of properties for sale. Buyers are finding themselvesInternational having to compete and prices are Hamptons branch. steadily rising with sales prices some 15% higher than at the start of 2013.

Jonathan Loney, Manager, John D Wood & Co., Southfields 020 8870 8811; johndwood.co.uk

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Victoria Rise, SW4 – £305 pw Lovely garden flat close to Clapham Common and tube. The flat has a bright double reception room with doors leading to a garden, fitted kitchen, one large double bedroom, and a small study.

Nightingale Lane, SW12 – £790 pw A very spacious family house close to Wandsworth Common. The house has a double reception room, large kitchen dining room with further sitting/play room leading to a large garden, five bedrooms, one bathroom, cloakroom. The house also has a garage and off street parking.

Nightingale Lane, SW12 – £790 pw A very spacious family house close to Wandsworth Common. The house has a double reception room, large kitchen dining room with further sitting/play room leading to a large garden, five bedrooms, one bathNightingale Lane, SW12 room, cloakroom. The house also has a garage and off street parking.

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Victoria Rise, SW4 – £305 pw Lovely garden flat close to Clapham Common and tube. The flat has a bright double reception room with doors leading to a garden, fitted kitchen, one large double bedroom, and a small study.

Webbs Road SW11 - £425 pw A beautifully presented two bedroom flat ideally situated “Between the Commons” and close to Clapham Junction.

The flat comprises of a lovely reception with period features, modern eat-in kitchen, two double bedrooms, one ensuite bathroom and one shower room. EPC-D

Nightingale Lane, SW12 – £790 pw A very spacious family house close to Wandsworth Common. The house has a double reception room, large kitchen dining room with further sitting/play room leading to a large garden, five bedrooms, one bathroom, cloakroom. The house also has a garage and off street parking.

Haverhill Road SW12 - £325 pw A stunning ground floor flat in a Victorian conversion close to Balham. flat has one Chelsea with Battersea Albert BridgeThe connecting reception roomby with period Mason Ordish in 1873 Designed and built Rowland features, eat in kitchen with doors leading to a lovely garden, one double bedroom and one Balham : bathroom. EPC-E Battersea:

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Melrose Road, East Putney

£3,395,000

An elegant and striking semi-detached Victorian villa of generous proportions, providing 4230 sq ft of bright and well-balanced family accommodation and impressive entertaining space. EPC = E.

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Vickery House, SW4

£435,000

Robertson Street

£425,000

Well located for both Clapham and Brixton is this stunning top floor flat. Situated within a private gated development, the property benefits from: two double bedroom, two bathrooms(one en-suite), a large open plan kitchen/reception room, wrap-around balcony and off street parking. Offered to the market chain free. EPC=D

A delightful purpose built maisonette, ideally located within the well regarded ‘Diamond Conservation Area’. This bright and airy first floor flat is presented in good order throughout, and has a good size private roof terrace. Comprising of: two double bedrooms, kitchen, modern fitted bathroom and reception. EPC=D

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Clapham Park Terrace

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£349,950

£349,950

A stunning ground floor one bedroom purpose built maisonette, with a wealth of period features and a delightful private garden. Forming part of this beautiful Edwardian terrace, the property is well located for the amenities and transport links of both Clapham and Brixton.

EPC=C

A well proportioned two bedroom first floor flat, converted within a terraced Victorian house. Situated off Streatham High Road and within easy reach of Streatham British Rail station, main bus routes and local shops, the property has the benefit of a private balcony and a large communal garden. EPC=D

Clapham Office  020 7627 8084 clapham@bushells.com

Clapham Office  020 7627 8084 clapham@bushells.com

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Falcon Wharf, SW11

£409,000

Located on the seventh floor of the prestigious Falcon Wharf Development, this contemporary one bedroom apartment offers ample living space, stunning views and an enclosed balcony accessed from both the bedroom and reception room. The property comprises of: large double bedroom with built-in storage, modern open-plan kitchen, fully tiled bathroom and a spacious bright reception room. EPC=D

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Acton  Balham  Bloomsbury  Battersea  Camden  Clapham  Dulwich  Fulham  Hammersmith  Islington  West Hampstead

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PROPERTY

PRIME PURCHASE

An imposing and immensely elegant semi-detached Victorian home.

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rranged over three floors, this sumptuous property offers beautifully proportioned accommodation throughout, including two impressive reception rooms and six double bedrooms. The

DETAILS

property also boasts a 114 ft south west facing garden and off street parking for several cars.

The house is also ideally positioned for all that Wandsworth Common has to offer, including the Michelin starred restaurant Chez Bruce.

Trinity Road, SW18 Price on Application

CONTACT

Rymer Irens, Bellevue Road Office 020 8767 2222; rymer-irens.com

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OFFICES THROUGHOUT SOUTH WEST LONDON clapham south

balham

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fulham central

fulham south 020 7736 6110

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020 8769 7900

020 8772 7080

Elms Crescent, SW4 OIE £1,575,000

Memory Lane

David Kirkup of aspire’s Clapham South office talks to a vendor about the wonderful master bedroom suite and happy family living at his period house on Elms Crescent.

How long have you lived in the property?

We moved here 19 years ago.

What do you like most about living in Clapham?

We had been living in an apartment in Chelsea with our young daughter and, with my wife expecting twins, we needed to move into a house. We already had friends living in Clapham and really liked the area with its excellent

schools. Clapham has great communication links to the centre of London, yet there is a great village atmosphere in Abbeville. We are close to the common where we have been able to take the children for walks and to play.

Where did you draw inspiration from for the design/interior of the property?

The house is very much in our own style. My wife was a retail buyer for a large store in Sloane

Street and I was an estate agent, so we both had lots of ideas on how we wanted to create a wonderful home. We have decorated the house in muted, pastel tones with tasteful chintzes and interesting objects.

Did you install any special features in the property?

We modernized the kitchen and bathrooms when we first moved in. The most interesting

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feature we installed was a dressing room and bathroom to the side of the property creating a really spacious master bedroom suite.

Are there any further changes or developments you would have made had you stayed in the property?

We might have built on the rear terraced area of the garden - giving us another big room. We probably would have changed a bathroom into a shower room – more in keeping with a busy lifestyle.

What was your favourite room in the house?

I really like our kitchen, drawing room and master bedroom! The bedroom is very peaceful, has so much light and a beautiful

outlook and the drawing room is also tranquil and has a dappled light creating a pleasant ambience. The kitchen has a country feel but it was the installation of the aga which really made the room and the whole ground floor layout at over 1000 sq ft is fantastic.

What will you miss the most when you move?

We will miss the serenity of the house – it has masses of light, a warm atmosphere and the huge benefit of having two front doors and the largest garden in the street. The parking is great too!

What’s your favourite memory at your house?

It is the house where our three children have grown up and where we have many happy family memories.

aspire clapham south 020 8675 1222 clapham@aspire.co.uk

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LIVING

Absolutely the most luxuriously appointed properties on the market in our manor

THE DREAM

Althorp Road, SW17 £1,375,000 Freehold £

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Wandsworth Common is located only 600 ft away from this end of terrace Victorian house which boasts over 1800 sq ft of living space. Presented as a superb mix of visually stunning and contemporary accommodation, it remains flawlessly practical.

Sullivan Thomas, Bellevue Road Office 020 8767 7711; sullivanthomas.co.uk

Devereux Road, SW11 £2,950,000 Freehold

This beautifully finished double fronted house is presented in excellent decorative order throughout. The property boasts tremendous lateral living space and measures in excess of 3,000 square feet. It’s worth noting that the basement has not yet been excavated which means all of the living space is above ground.

Rampton Baseley 020 7228 5111; ramptonbaseley.com

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Truly One of a Kind £625,000 Allfarthing Lane, SW18 Ref: 3958 If it’s space and light you are looking for, this huge 2 bedroom period maisonette has to be seen. A fantastic reception room with large French doors flood this great entertaining space with light, and open onto the South facing garden. Although the property has been modernised throughout, the property retains some lovely period features and the location is excellent being just moments from the open spaces of Wandsworth Common as well as in a popular school catchment area.

• Period Maisonette • Reception Room • Two Double Bedrooms • Two Bathrooms • South Facing Garden • Excellent Condition EPC= C

Stunning Family Home £999,950 Swaffield Road, SW18 Ref: 3764 Fantastic space and well thought out accommodation. The double reception opens onto an amazing kitchen breakfast room with sliding doors leading out to a lovely private garden. The basement level has been professionally converted to provide accommodation ideal for guests or an au-pair. The property has been finished to an extremely high specification and with no onward chain the successful purchaser can move in quickly and enjoy all the benefits this property has to offer.

• Period Home • Five Bedrooms • Four Bathrooms • Stunning Kitchen • Private Garden • No Onward Chain

EPC = C

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Wimbledon Sales 020 8947 9141 Call us 8am - 10 pm everyday

Superb Family Home £449,950 Freehold Rodney Place, SW19 Ref: 5157 Enjoy a step away from the busy hustle of London in this superb three bedroom end of terrace home. With period features behind every door, character is something this house does not lack. Entering the kitchen you will find a lovely open plan dining room where double aspect windows look out onto views of a fantastically sized garden.

• Three Bedrooms • End Of Terrace • Well Finished • Fireplaces • Large Garden • Great Location

EPC = D

South Park Gardens Area £335,000 Leasehold Effra Road, SW19 Ref: 5106 This two bedroom light, spacious apartment can be found in the popular South Park Gardens Area of Wimbledon. The property benefits from share of freehold and off street parking. Close by Wimbledon Town Centre, Wimbledon Station ( District and British Rail) and a selection of bars and restaurants can be found.

Perfect location for commuters.

• Two Bedrooms • Light and Spacious • Share Of Freehold • Double Glazing • Off Street Parking • Convenient Location

EPC= D

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Battersea Sales 020 7228 8895 Clapham Sales 020 7622 6686 Call us 8am - 10 pm everyday

A Touch Of Class £415,000 Leasehold Kerrison Road , Battersea, SW11 Ref: 3042 This two bedroom house has been finished to a high standard and offers spacious rooms and lots of light. Living in this two bedroom terrace house will give you great access to transport via Clapham junction and Northcote road. Two double bedrooms upstairs are complemented by a nice size lounge, bathroom and kitchen with modern finish downstairs..

• Terrace House • Two Double Bedrooms • Refurbished • Bathroom • Integral Appliances • Garden

EPC = C

Shaftesbury Estate £595,000 Freehold Tyneham Road, Battersea, London, SW11 Ref: 3345 2 bedroom Victorian house on the ever popular Shaftesbury Estate offering easy access to an abundance of coffee houses, restaurants and local shops and amenities. Perfectly located for local train / tube stations and bus services with easy access into Central London.

The nearby regeneration of Battersea Power Station / Nine Elms and Vauxhall will only enhance the immediate area.

The nearby stations mean you can be in town in minutes to go to the threatre or enjoy a night out on the town.

• Victorian House • 2 Bedroom • Open Plan Lounge • Bathroom • Rear Garden • Close to Amenities • Close To Station EPC= D

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Balham Sales 020 8675 6848 Call us 8am - 10 pm everyday

Enjoy The Common £365,000 Leasehold Salford Road, SW2 Ref: 3662 Enjoy the open spaces of Tooting Bec Common, great for weekend walks or those morning jogs! This superb two bedroom ground floor flat benefits from a shared front garden that is ideal for plant lovers. Situated in the admired Telford Park area close to Streatham Hill station, and within a mile of Balham station.

• Two Bedrooms • Ground Floor • Period Conversion • Bright Accomodation • Shared Front Garden

EPC = D

The Family Home £749,500 Freehold Nightingale Triangle, SW12 Ref: 3460 Enjoy Balham with its busy bars, restaurants and pubs, but also enjoy your a peaceful retreat which is set back from the high road. This three bedroom family home is set over three floors with generous room sizes, so no disputes over the ‘box’ room. Walk to the station in under 5 minutes!

• Freehold • Victorian House • Extra Storage Space • Courtyard Garden • Refurbished

EPC= D

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Dulwich 020 8299 3728 Call us 8am - 10 pm everyday

Fabulous House £1.5 million Underhill Road SE22 Ref: 7781 An outstanding and very grand 4 bedroom house with a big square central hallway and 2 beautifully proportioned separate reception rooms. A massive step up in size and quality over your average house. A house to fall in love with and buy.

• 4 Bedrooms • Outstanding Garden • 2 Huge Living Rooms • Off Street Parking • Exceptional Potential • Brilliant Location

EPC = E

School Building Conversion £899,950 Archdale Road, SE22 Ref: 6997 A hugely impressive 2 bedroom school building conversion. Almost certainly the best and most exiting property of its kind in East Dulwich. This spectacular apartment is made up of huge open spaces and massively tall ceilings. Viewing is essential.

• School Conversion • Very Stylish • Superb Location • Tall Ceilings • Huge Windows • Brilliant Garden

EPC= E

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Near Richmond Park £899,950 Freehold Ullswater Crescent, SW15 Ref: 5071 The moment you walk into this family home you will love the light and airy feel it has to offer, with much larger than average rooms it has lots of space for all the family to enjoy and entertaining friends. Whilst appreciating the privacy of the mature rear garden, as adults enjoy alfresco dining on the rear deck, your children can amuse themselves watching the goldfish through glass panels to the pond below. Situated in one of the most popular residential streets in Kingston Vale, with access to Kingston, Putney & Wimbledon town centre for all your shopping needs.

• Double Fronted • Well Presented • Generous Accommodation • Kingston Borough • No Chain • Sole Agents EPC = C

Secluded Aspect £599,950 Freehold Campen Close, SW19 Ref: 5071 Calling all tennis fans for this superbly extended family house close to the world famous All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon. The modern and contemporary living provides you with an adults lounge for entertaining, with a children’s play area and garden to the rear. With easy access to the A3 & M25 and walking distance of the wide open spaces of Wimbledon Park & Wimbledon Common for picnics in the park. Enjoy the cafe bar culture in neighbouring Southfields Village, Wimbledon Village, Wimbledon & Putney.

• Semi Detached • Cul-De-Sac Location • Well Presented • Single Garage • 2 Walled Gardens • Sole Agents EPC= C

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PROPERTY

LUXURIOUS

LETTINGS NETHERFORD ROAD

SW4

DETAILS

£895 Per Week

CONTACT

Marsh and Parsons, Clapham 020 7501 3666; marshandparsons.co.uk

WHAT

This truly stunning and unique double fronted house is presented in immaculate condition.

WHERE

Located on a quiet street in the heart of Clapham Old Town. Transport is moments away with Clapham Common Tube and Wandsworth Road offering easy access to the City & West End.

WHY

Benefiting from an abundance of space throughout, the top floor of the property hosts a bedroom spanning the width of the house with sky lights and original wooden flooring. The décor of the property is contemporary with original features mixed with modern design and feature wallpaper throughout.

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Local. Trusted. Recommended.

Sesame Apartments, SW11 £600,000 The Sesame Apartments is a new development by the Thornsett Group consisting of two bedroom luxury apartments, situated within close proximity to the Thames and within walking distance of Clapham Junction Train Station. All apartments benefit from a 999 year lease and access to residents only roof gardens with panoramic views of London. Completions due February 2014.

Local Local

New Homes 0870 600 3690

Trusted Trusted Clapham, SW4 £560,000 / £650,000

Recommended Recommended A new development of exceptionally spacious 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, located in the heart of Clapham High Street being finished to a very high specification with most apartments also benefitting from either a private balcony or terrace. All apartments will be sold with a 10 year Build Zone building warranty and completion due Q3 2013.

New Homes 0870 600 3690

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Candlemakers Apartment, SW11 £595,000 Set within the prestigious Candlemakers development, a converted candle factory which dates back to the 19th century is this truly stunning two double bedroom loft style duplex apartment arranged over the top two floors.

Conveniently located on the Banks of the River Thames, the property is situated 0.4 miles from Clapham Junction BR station. EPC EER C.

for sale

Local Local

Battersea Sales 020 7978 5800

Trusted Trusted Beauchamp Road, Battersea SW11 £5,200 pcm

Recommended Recommended This Victorian five double bedroom house fortunate enough to have retained all of its original period features is just moments from Clapham Junction and ‘Northcote Road’. Accommodation is extremely well proportioned and laid out over four floors with over 2000sq ft of internal floor space. EPC EER E.

to let

Battersea lettings 020 7978 5800

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Elmfield Road, SW17 £975,000 A fantastic opportunity to acquire this spacious natural four double bedroom family home, located within this highly desirable tree lined residential road in the popular Heaver Estate. Offered with excellent scope for home improvements this light and airy home enjoys ample living space with scope to extend into the side return and loft space (stpp).

EPC EER D.

for sale

Balham Sales 020 8772 9373

Cornford Grove, SW12 £1,850 pcm Recently renovated spacious and modern lower ground floor flat in the heart of Balham. Packed with original features and benefiting from a private landscaped garden as well as off street parking, the property also boasts a separate kitchen/diner and two large double bedrooms. EPC EER C.

to let

Balham Lettings 020 8772 9373

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West Hill, SW15 £825,000 A charming two bedroom Coach House presented in good decorative order with a secluded rear garden. Further benefits include ample off-street parking, a roof terrace, two bathrooms and a conservatory. Situated within a large plot on West Hill, the property enjoys seclusion being set back from the road.

EPC EER D.

for sale

Local Local

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Trusted Trusted Marsdene, St. John’s Avenue, SW15 £2,695 pcm

Recommended Recommended Newly refurbished three bedroom property consisting of a master room with en suite and walk in wardrobe, two further double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes, large reception, bathroom with underfloor heating, contemporary kitchen with integrated appliances. Double glazing to be inputted, private garage included, centrally located and falls in Wandsworth Council Tax. EPC EER C.

to let

Putney Lettings 020 8780 8780

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Craven Gardens, SW19 £749,950 A charming three bedroom Edwardian semi-detached family home located close to South Park Gardens and within 0.5 of a mile from Wimbledon town centre. Situated within the catchment area for The Priory, Holy Trinity and Bishop Gilpin schools the property offers excellent potential to extend both the kitchen and the loft space subject to planning permission. EPC EER E.

for sale

Wimbledon Sales 020 8946 9468

Dorset Road, SW19 £2,500 pcm This spacious four double bedroom house is presented in wonderful condition throughout. The property has a large front reception room, a separate dining room leading onto a large eat in kitchen with French doors, private rear garden, utility room off the kitchen, a downstairs WC, family bathroom, an en-suite and off street parking. EPC EER E.

to let

Wimbledon Lettings 020 8405 5340

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Why now’s the time to g Prices are

According to Rightmove HPI, May 2013, average asking price has risen 9.1% in the last 12 months1

tenant applications since 20112

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Balham Sales: 020 8675 2244 Balham Lettings: 020 8675 5060 Battersea Sales: 020 7326 8171

Battersea Lettings: 020 7326 8173 Putney Sales: 020 8780 2233 Putney Lettings: 020 8780 2667

1. Rightmove HPI report May 2013. 2. Comparing Q1 application registrations 2011 vs 2013. Internal Andrews figures. 3. Average monthly sales viewings over Q2 2012 versus the average monthly viewings over the whole of 2012. Internal Andrews figures. 4. Average sales offers received over May-June 2012, versus the average offer price for the whole of 2012. Internal Andrews figures.

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more viewings in Spring than any other time of the year3

Offer prices 5% higher during May-July compared to the 2012 average4

Southfields Sales: 020 8874 6686 Earlsfield Lettings: 020 8944 9020 Streatham Sales: 020 8769 7722 Streatham Lettings: 020 8769 4477

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DEVELOPMENT ROUND UP £100 MILLION DEVELOPMENT LAUNCHED IN SW18

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iverside Quarter, a £100m development along the River Thames in Wandsworth, SW18, features 121 private apartments with a range of two to four bedroom apartments.

The majority of the apartments boast views towards the river stretching from Putney Bridge to the West and Wandsworth Bridge and Canary Wharf to the East. The

scheme has been thoughtfully designed by careyjones chapmantolcher in collaboration with Make to ensure that apartments with riverside views come with ‘winter gardens’.

This unique design concept enables residents to enjoy the view all year round.

The development, made of up One Riverside and Three Riverside, are nine and twelve storeys high and boast award winning landscaped gardens, a residents’

leisure centre including a gym, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and a two storey underground car park.

Riverside Quarter two bedroom apartments start from £500,000. To arrange a viewing to the new showhome contact Savills on site Sales Gallery on 020 88 77 2000 or email riversidequarter@savills.com.

LONDON SQUARE COME TO PUTNEY

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ondon Square is set to start work next month on its latest development, London Square Putney. The development will comprise of 76 new apartments and penthouses, plus over 19,000 sq ft of retail and office space.

Expected to complete in 2015, London Square Putney will include 28 one bedroom apartments, 40 two bedroom apartments and 8 premier apartments with large southfacing terraces. The retail and office space will be arranged over the ground and first floor, with the residential units occupying the ten upper floors.

The scheme will incorporate a new south-facing private garden for residents and a new open plaza to the front, with a communal roof garden at sixth floor level.

The building’s double height entrance will lead through to a dramatic reception and concierge lobby area with garden views.

Many of the apartments will have their own outside space in the form of winter gardens and balconies.

To register your interest, call 0333 666 2838 or email putney@londonsquare.co.uk or visit londonsquare.co.uk

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This semi-detached Victorian house boasts three floors plus a large basement and a private 40-ft rear garden. The house is presented in good order throughout with accommodation comprising a wide entrance hall, stairs and landings, large cellar with limited headroom, double drawing room, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room/conservatory, five bedrooms, three bathrooms (one en-suite), front garden with off street parking. ÂŁ1,775,000 Freehold

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Lewin Road SW16 This outstanding Victorian home boasts 2,800 square feet of living space. An architect-designed ground-floor extension offers a wonderful reception leading to a beautifully fitted-kitchen/dining room and a landscaped garden. A utility room is in the cellar while upstairs there is a master suite with dressing area and en-suite bathroom and four further bedrooms, two shower rooms and family bathroom. ÂŁ1,250,000 Freehold

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Alderbrook Road SW12 This double-fronted Victorian house has been newly renovated to exacting standards, boasting oak finishes, built-in appliances and a mood lighting installation. A galleried staircase has amazing light via a series of sash windows and skylights. The four double-bedroom, three-storey home also has three bathrooms, a reception room, kitchen, dining area and garden. ÂŁ1,150,000 Freehold

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Cambray Road SW12 A stunning fully extended five bedroom family home in Balham’s popular Hyde Farm Estate. The ground floor accommodation comprises double reception room, a guest cloakroom, an extended kitchen diner and a private garden. The first floor comprises three bedrooms and a bathroom and to the top are two bedrooms one with an en-suite shower room. £925,000 Freehold

Balham 020 8675 6565

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CurrellResidential

£335,000 Leasehold The Old Doctor’s Surgery, SW8 • One bedroom • Open plan design & configuration • Approx 550 sq ft • Clapham Old Town

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£360 per week Aste Road, SW11 • Very large one bedroom • Roof terrace • Close to Clapham Junction • Old school conversion

020 3668 1000

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Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000 | £1,895,000 Freehold Herondale SW18 Burlington Avenue, Road, SW17 | £530,000

Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000 Burlington Road, SW17 | £530,000

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ith many landlords and tenants unaware of the correct procedures legally required for any property rental agreement, it’s more important than ever to ensure you consult with a reputable estate agency around the technicalities of rent and deposits.

Before any property is marketed for rent, it’s important that due diligence is undertaken where the rental market is concerned – speaking to local agents and obtaining market comparables will give an indication of what is achievable and realistic which will go a long way to reducing void periods or achieving too little in rent.

Once a tenant has been found, another big minefield can be protecting the tenant’s deposit which is taken at the start of the tenancy and usually amounts to six weeks rent. This should be done for all Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreements and is held against breaches of contract but must be protected within 30 days in one of the UK’s four Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes.

Failure to comply with legislation can result in severe penalties. In all instances, the landlord or agent must register the deposit and ensure the tenant has been provided with the prescribed information and when the tenancy ends, any deposit deductions must be agreed between the landlord and tenant before any money can be released.

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Chelsham Road, SW4 £850 Per Week

A substantial beautiful Victorian family house close to Clapham High Street. The house is arranged over four floors and comprises of four good size double bedrooms, a conservatory that opens up onto a spacious garden and two reception rooms.

Palace Gate Lettings, Clapham 020 7720 5588; palacegatelettings.com

Broomwood Road, SW11 £775 Per Week

A unique four double bedroom, three bathroom Victorian conversion flat currently undergoing full refurbishment to a very high standard located ‘between the commons’. This stunning property boasts a reception room flooded with natural light, semi open-plan modern kitchen with dining area and four double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom.

Featherstone Leigh, Battersea 0207 228 2378; featherstoneleigh.co.uk

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Bennerley Road Off Northcore Road SW11 £1,295,000 | FREEHOLD The extra-wide footprint of this wide Victorian house provides superb living space, an extra-large hall and a delightful square south-facing rear garden. Having been extended into the loft to provide four bedrooms and two beautifully fitted bathrooms, and into the side return to enlarge the well-fitted kitchen, it has very well-balanced accommodation whilst also offering scope for further extension, into the garden and on the top floor. EPC rating - D.

• Wide Hall • 29’ Double Reception Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • 26’ x 21’ South-facing Garden • Cellar • Cloakroom/WC • Master Bedroom • En Suite Bath/Shower/WC

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Holmside Road Between The Commons SW12 £1,225,000 | FREEHOLD This meticulously renovated, semi-detached house (c.2000 square feet all in) has a contemporary finish plus the rare advantages of a side garage and a 35’ SW-facing garden. It has superb living/entertaining space courtesy of a wonderfully designed kitchen extension, wide hall and smart double reception room. Close to Clapham Common West Side, Clapham South’s tube line to The City/West End and good schools. EPC rating - D

• Garage • Shared Driveway • Side Access • Wide Hall • Double Reception Room • Kitchen / Breakfast Room • Cloakroom/WC

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Granard Road Wandsworth Common SW12 £2,750,000 | FREEHOLD

Behind its pristine Victorian facade, this beautiful, wide property has been virtually rebuilt, during an extensive programme of extension, refurbishment and renovation. It has been transformed into an exceptional family house in excess of 3000 square feet, every inch of which has been meticulously finished and designed with a layout and technology perfectly suited to modern living. This prestigious street is close to excvellent schools, transport facilities to The City/West End and fashionable Northcote / Bellevue Roads.

EPC rating - C. • Front Garden • Entrance Hall • Front Reception Room • Kitchen/Dining/Reception Room • Cloakroom/WC • Family Room • Large Utility Room • 5 Double Bedrooms

• 4 Bath/Shower Rooms (2 En Suite) • Dressing Room • Sunny NW-facing Garden • L.B. Wandsworth • Residents’ Parking • 3110 SQ.FT / 288.9 SQ.M (inc storage)

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Hillier Road Between The Commons SW11 £1,795,000 | FREEHOLD A family home fit for the 21st Century, this stylish interior-designed 5-bedroom Victorian house has been refurbished to an exacting standard from top to bottom.

Extended into loft and side return, it boasts acres of living space, while the excavated basement provides an invaluable family room or fifth bedroom and separate utility room. Situated close to Honeywell School, Northcote Road and Clapham South tube. EPC rating- C

• Entrance Hall • Double Reception Room • ‘Wraparound’ Extended Kitchen / Family Room • Family Room / Playroom / 5th Bedroom • Utility Room • Downstairs WC • Steam Room

• 27’ SW-Facing Garden • Master Bedroom • En Suite Bath/Shower Room • 3 Further Double Bedrooms • 2 Family Bath/Shower Rooms • Basement Storage Area • London Borough of Wandsworth • Residents’ Parking • 2457 SQ.FT/ 228.2 SQ.MT

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Ramsden Road Nightingale Triangle SW12 £2,500,000 | FREEHOLD This exceptional architect-designed Victorian property of over 3000 square feet has been totally reinvented with extensive use of glass, cutting-edge technology and high-end contemporary design to create a stylish, flexible and practical family home. The house close to both Wandsworth and Clapham Commons, tube and train links into The City/West End and many highly-regarded schools.

EPC rating - C

• Front Garden • Hall • Double Reception Room • Kitchen/ Dining Room • Study • Family Room • Cinema Room • Cloakroom/WC • Wine Store • Utility Room

• 5 Double Bedrooms • 4 Bath/Shower Rooms • En Suite Dressing Room • En Suite Bath/Shower Room • 2 En Suite Shower Rooms • Family Bathroom • 30’ x 26’ Garden • LB Wandsworth • Residents’ Parking • 3150 SQ.FT / 292.6 SQ.M

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Broomwood Road Between The Commons SW11 £1,950,000 | FREEHOLD

This is something special and virtually impossible to find between the commons - a substantial five bedroom Victorian house with large sunny garden for less than £2m. Its 2700 square feet of immaculately designed and stylishly refurbished space includes outstanding extensions to kitchen, loft and basement and has been meticulously planned for modern life. Close to schools, fashionable Northcote Road and excellent transport facilities.

EPC rating - C • Front Garden • Entrance Hall • Double Reception Room • 27’ Kitchen/ Breakfast Room • 27’ Family Room • 48’ Garden • Cloakroom/WC

• Utility Room • 5 Double Bedrooms • 3 Bath/ Shower Rooms • L.B. Wandsworth • Residents’ Parking • 2682 SQ.FT/ 249 SQ.M

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ÂŁ2,000,000 Freehold Warriner Gardens SW11 A wonderful opportunity to purchase this immaculately presented five bedroom, two bathroom family house located just moments from Battersea Park.

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Cloakroom, Double reception room, Kitchen/ dining/family room, Garden, EPC: D.

Battersea Park Sales Office: 020 7720 8077 battpksales@dng.co.uk

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ÂŁ1,950,000 Freehold Altenburg Gardens SW11 A substantial five bedroom family home on this sought-after road which has the added benefit of a separate studio and garage.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Shower room, Cloakroom, Double reception room, Kitchen, Cellar, Garage, South-facing garden, Separate studio, EPC: E.

Battersea Sales Office: 020 7924 2000 battsales@dng.co.uk

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£1,500,000 Freehold Melrose Road SW18

£1,495,000 Share of Freehold Prince of Wales Drive SW11

A substantial, unmodernised five bedroom house which has enormous potential to renovate and extend (subject to planning).

A well-presented, south-facing mansion flat with lift access in arguably the grandest building on Prince of Wales Drive.

5 bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Cloakroom, Double reception room, Kitchen, Study, Cellar, Garden, Parking, EPC: E.

3 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Double reception room, Eat-in kitchen, South-facing balcony, Lift, EPC: C.

East Putney Sales Office: 020 8788 3000 putneysales@dng.co.uk

Battersea Park Sales Office: 020 7720 8077 battpksales@dng.co.uk

£1,445,000 Freehold Louisville Road, SW17

£1,400,000 Freehold Borneo Street, SW15

This stunning Victorian terraced house offers an exceptional balance of living and entertaining space throughout.

This delightful five bedroom semi-detached family house is located on this smart West Putney road.

5 double bedrooms, 2 family bathrooms, 2 cloakrooms, Reception room, Extended kitchen/dining room, Study, Utility room, 50ft garden, EPC: D.

5 bedrooms, Bathroom, 2 shower rooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cellar, West-facing garden, EPC: E.

Balham Sales Office: 020 8673 0191 balhamsales@dng.co.uk

West Putney Sales Office: 020 8785 6666 wputneysales@dng.co.uk

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£1,300,000 Freehold Lynette Avenue SW4

£1,230,000 Freehold Nansen Road SW11

A wider than average family home with an extended and very spacious kitchen/dining room.

Light and bright this fabulous six bedroom family home boasts a mixture of period and contemporary features.

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Cloakroom, Double reception room, Kitchen/ dining room, Cellar, Garden, EPC: D.

6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), En-suite shower room, Cloakroom, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Garden, EPC: D.

Clapham South Sales Office: 020 8675 4400 clapsthsales@dng.co.uk

Battersea Sales Office: 020 7924 2000 battsales@dng.co.uk

£900,000 Freehold Bective Road SW15

£899,950 Freehold Alverstone Avenue SW19

A well laid-out and beautifully presented three bedroom terraced house located on one of East Putney’s most popular residential streets.

A superb four bedroom family home with the potential to extend further on the ground floor.

3 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Cloakroom, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Ample storage, Paved garden, EPC: E.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Garden, Close to Wimbledon Park, EPC: D.

East Putney Sales Office: 020 8788 3000 putneysales@dng.co.uk

Southfields Sales Office: 020 8874 8822 sthfldssales@dng.co.uk

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TESTIMONIALS

£1,250 per week Unfurnished Granard Road SW12

£925 per week Unfurnished Felsham Road SW15

A beautiful home on one of the most desirable roads Between the Commons.

An immaculate family home located on a quiet road in central West Putney with the rare advantage of having off-street car parking.

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Garden, Cellar, EPC: E.

4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cellar, Patio garden, Off-street parking, EPC: E.

Battersea Lettings Office: 020 7924 2002 battlets@dng.co.uk

Putney Lettings Office: 020 8788 3333 putneylets@dng.co.uk

£925 per week Unfurnished Englewood Road SW12

£900 per week Unfurnished Shandon Road SW4

A stunning four bedroom Victorian house conveniently situated very close to Clapham South underground station and the Abbeville Road.

A beautifully presented, four bedroom family house with excellent entertaining space situated in the popular Abbeville Village.

4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Cloakroom, Reception room, Dining room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Garden, Cellar, EPC: C.

4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Garden, Cellar, EPC: C.

Clapham South Lettings Office: 020 8675 0888 clapsthlets@dng.co.uk

Clapham South Lettings Office: 020 8675 0888 clapsthlets@dng.co.uk

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£850 per week Unfurnished Patience Road SW11

£795 per week Unfurnished Prince of Wales Drive SW11

A beautifully presented family home with spacious open-plan entertainment space and plenty of storage throughout.

An amazing opportunity to rent this fantastic three bedroom Norfolk Mansions flat.

5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Eat-in kitchen, Garden, EPC: E.

3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Open-plan kitchen/reception room, 2 balconies, Modern with wooden floors, EPC: E.

Battersea Park Lettings Office: 020 7498 5243 battpklets@dng.co.uk

Battersea Park Lettings Office: 020 7498 5243 battpklets@dng.co.uk

£680 per week Unfurnished Engadine Street SW18

£550 per week Un/Furnished Kyrle Road SW11

A stylish family home on the sought-after Southfields Grid a moments’ walk from the amenities of Southfields village.

An immaculate light and spacious two bedroom garden flat conveniently located less than ten minutes’ walk to Clapham South underground.

5 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Shower room, Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Utility room/cloakroom, Garden, EPC: E.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, Cellar, EPC: E.

Southfields Lettings Office: 020 8874 8844 sthfldslets@dng.co.uk

Battersea Lettings Office: 020 7924 2002 battlets@dng.co.uk

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