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Diary dates for February

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22 FASHION CONFIDENTIAL This month’s hottest trends and products

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Romantic designs and lust-worthy pieces perfect for Valentine’s Day

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A wanderlust-inspiring shoot for Resort ’16

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Intergalactic jewels and out-of-this-world gems

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Teo van den Broeke travels to Mykonos

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Kit Kemp’s new book, Every Room Tells A Story, advises us to add a dash of red

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INTO THE WOODS

Bring the outside in with these wooden designs sourced by Jessica Klingelfuss

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or many, February is the bleakest month. We’re several months into winter and it feels as if there’s no respite in sight.

All the dark mornings and afternoons, the relentless chill, the cruel grey skies.

Any enthusiasm we felt for our winter wardrobes back in November has entirely evaporated. And to add insult to injury, it’s Valentine’s Day, a date that strikes fear into the heart of anyone single, even to those whose absence of coupledom feels fine on all the other 364 days of the year. Or should we make that 365? Because 2016 is a leap year, a confusing little quirk of time that makes the year feel a bit special.

So let’s cling onto that – and in this February issue we are celebrating all the best things the month has to offer, such as Eddie Redmayne’s new film The Danish Girl, which we discuss with

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the actor himself, who despite all his Hollywood success turns out to be one of the most modest men in the business.

With the Oscars coming up this month, our money's certainly on him.

Also in the issue we’re giving Valentine’s Day its due optimism with a page of gift ideas as well as a host of romantic fashion suggestions and we take Kit Kemp’s advice on using colour in our homes while dreaming of elsewhere with a focus on glamorous Mykonos. Here’s to surviving February in style. ◆

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Moncler’s latest capsule collection has been designed by the brilliant Erdem. With clear-cut lines and cloqué fabrics, the brand’s signature quilted jacket becomes a beautiful and feminine winter skiing staple. moncler.com

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Made from black marble and topped with a thin brass disk, this candle holder reflects the amber flame to create a soothing atmosphere. £62; amara.com

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Made from cement and imperfectly painted by hand, this solid planter by Darkroom will make a statement both inside and out. £24; neighbourhoodstore.com

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LE CORD

Wrapped in knitted fabric, one meter in length and certified to meet Apple standards, this rose gold charge and sync cord is both durable and stylish.

Le Cord, £24.50; skandium.com

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It was unsurprising when Georgia Jagger became the face of Mulberry, she is after all the epitome of British cool. We’re lusting after this lightweight Roxanne tote. mulberry.com

LIKE CANDY

The “Sugar” bag is one of Lavin’s most iconic designs. Timelessly ladylike, this compact version in pink ostrich-effect leather is super sweet. £830; farfetch.com

GREY MATTER

Embrace the colourless days of late winter with these grey sunglasses

by Giorgio Armani. Ideal for any downtime spent on the slopes. £254; selfridges.com

60’S SIREN

For a modern take on the 1960s go-go boot, try these pink patent leather ankle boots by Dorateymur. Sure to impress. £420, brownsfashion.com

WATCH OUT

Anglo-Swedish watchmakers Larrson and Jennings have collaborated with Net-a-Porter to create three watches, each with a different faux exotic watch strap. £250; netaporter.com

RUN RINGS

Mixing white, pink and grey marble, this rhodium plated ring by London-based jewellery brand, Eshvi, makes a bold statement. £120; farfetch.com

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Fro m 16 Fe b r u a r y T he a tre 5 0 3 his play by Jake Brunger explores T sexual identity and commitment, as characters Rafe and Pete find themselves in a rut after seven blissful years. But when Michael, a mutual friend, comes to help out the pair, this is when the crazy plot twists ensue... u 503 Battersea Park Rd, SW11; theatre503.com

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Fro m 1 Fe b r u a r y B a tte rs e a Ar ts C e ntre n a terrifying take on love, betrayal and I the power of technology, this play is inspired by Edward Snowden and his revelations on surveillance. Creatives take on a Orwellian future with a totalitarian regime and use intense darkness and sounds to tell the events within this powerful science fiction play. u Lavender Hill, SW11; bac.org.uk

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The city’s first international photography festival, Photo London, starts in early May. Leading up to this, Somerset House will be holding a series of talks that analyse and discuss the medium.

This particular talk looks at the new era of photography; in which images are taken, shared and reproduced on an unprecedented scale.

Strand, WC2R; somersethouse.org.uk

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Fro m 7 Fe b r u a r y B re a d & Ro s es T he a tre oin the biggest mass action to help end J violence against women, with an eight-day creative campaign, that features original performances, workshops, lectures, among others. u 68 Clapham Manor Street, SW4; obrfestival.uk

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DELACROIX THE RISE OF MODERN ART Fro m 17 Fe b r u a r y T he Na ti o na l G a ll e r y ugéne Delacroix transformed E French painting in the 19 century with intense colours and bold brush strokes. Filled with raw emotion, his passionate work went on to inspire the likes of Van Gogh and Matisse. Impressively, his work continues to influence today’s contemporary artists, so this exhibition presents Delacroix’s work alongside the modern creations of Courbert and Géricault. ◆ Trafalgar Square, WC2N; nationalgallery.org.uk

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While his era-defining representation of familiar yet out-of-date technology highlights society’s ever-changing and wasteful consumerist wants, they also toast our technological achievements. Craig-Martin highlights how far we have progressed and how this innovation has transformed our lives. ◆ Kensington Gardens, W2; serpentinegalleries.org

The fashion world opens its doors, giving you an exclusive invite to peruse AW16 styles from over 150 international and British brands. Watch catwalk shows and talks from some of the industry’s most influential figures, and up your fashion game with expert advice from the weekend’s beauty showcases.

Duke of York Square, King’s Road, SW3; londonfashionweekend.co.uk

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LEONARDO DA VINCI The Mechanics of Genius Fro m 1 0 Feb r u a r y Science Museum nter the mind behind the insanely famous Mona Lisa from a different perspective and discover Leonardo da Vinci's engineering genius. Celebrating his groundbreaking work there will be 13 interactive games, 10 multimedia installations and 40

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historical models of his inventions – including his diving equipment, weapons and flying machinery – on show. The man transformed the world and this exhibition will transform your perspective. ◆  Exhibition Road, SW17; sciencemuseum.org.uk

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The rise & rise of

REDMAYNE Just when Eddie Redmayne’s star couldn’t burn any brighter, he aces another incredible performance in The Danish Girl. However, the London boy remains his own harshest critic Wo r d s K a r e n A n n e O v e r t o n

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ne would expect Hollywood superstar Eddie Redmayne to be somewhat smug and brimming with confidence, considering his phenomenal success of late: an Oscar win for his scintillating portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything; the stunning reviews for his latest role in The Danish Girl (for which he is hotly tipped to win a second statuette); and his upcoming turn in the Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. But far from blowing his own trumpet, the Londoner is not only incredibly humble, but also, rather hard on himself.

"I have to watch my films more than once because always the first time, I'm like 'aaahhhhhh, there I am'...and you see things that you maybe you're not happy with," he says. "I'm always self-critical, it's difficult to have a sense of objectivity with the first watch. You need to see it again to get over that."

These traits are what sets Redmayne apart from his peers. He is the quintessential British gentleman: polite, softly spoken and preferring to let the

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work do the talking - with phenomenal results. From his first major movie role as Colin Clarke in My Week With Marilyn, in which the young and naïve film assistant becomes a confidante to the blonde bombshell during the making of 1957 The Prince and the Showgirl to the brazen revolutionary Marius Pontmercy in the film adaptation of Les Miserables, Redmayne has rarely put a foot wrong.

Despite his success, he insists he still doesn’t get the pick of roles in Hollywood.

“Let's just say, I am not in that league, or anywhere close. I'm not Brad Pitt, I'm not Will Smith, I get no choice, and nothing has really changed. It's about what scripts come my way and if you're lucky enough that they feel right, then you go with it.”

All that is set to change though, with his stunning turn in The Danish Girl which tells the true story of Lili Elbe (born Einar Wegener) a Danish painter who was born male and became the first person ever to undergo gender reassignment surgery.

The chance to play such an incredible character is a dream for any actor, but it was particularly special for Redmayne who believed his ‘once in a lifetime role had already come along. “I genuinely believed Theory of Everything

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ARTS & CULTURE / INTERVIEW Redmayne as Lili Elbe in The Danish Girl

was it for me, nothing could ever come close. And then I get the opportunity to play a pioneer, another, someone just as extraordinary as Stephen Hawking.

They’ve both been wonderful gifts I could never have expected and I'm so glad that they have been a part of my life.”

Set in the blue-grey wonderland of 1920s Copenhagen, The Danish Girl is a sumptuous visual feast – from the sweeping shots of the ballet costume department to the gorgeous chiffon dresses and velvet hats worn by Swedish rising star Alicia Vikander who plays Gerda, Lili’s wife. The combination of raw emotion and heady, 20s glamour is simply spellbinding. It is also a love story, albeit an unusual one, between Lili and Gerda, and deals with the emotional implications of a married man realising he identifies more with being a woman, especially in a time when such a concept was unheard of. Ultimately the

message is that love transcends genders and even in our current climate where transgender people are widely accepted, it is still a courageous undertaking.

Vikander, too, has been highly praised for her performance as the enduring and compassionate wife by critics and in particular her co-star. “Alicia is phenomenal. She is an eruption of talent.

She is absolutely extraordinary and has such a heart and a strength and that was so evident from the first meeting,” enthuses Redmayne, “I remember we read one of our first scenes together, I was behind the camera and Alicia read and usually there's a snap of 'cut', but there was simply silence. And I turn around and Tom is in tears. He was so emotional because he, we, were astounded by her strength and purpose.”

Next year will see Redmayne play Newt Scamander in the film adaptation of

Redmayne as Lili Elbe in The Danish Girl

to work as an actor, NOT TO WIN an oscar.

IT'S MORE than I can comprehend sometimes JK Rowling’s Magical Beasts and Where to Find Them and if there is anything that could tip Redmayne into megastardom it is certainly the lucrative world of Harry Potter. But even in that case , Redmayne would surely remain down to earth. After all his success he chooses to reside in London where he grew up, rather than relocating to Los Angeles. He has often spoken of his great love for the capital and after his stint as a Burberry model he is literally the Brit poster boy. But when asked if he ever imagined scaling such dizzy heights he is typically low key.

“My dream was to get work as an actor, not to win an Oscar but the fact I've managed to achieve both, and the get the opportunity to play people like Lili and Stephen, it's more than I can comprehend sometimes. The dream was just to work and make a living.”

With the Oscars on the horizon, the release of Magical Beasts and the recent announcement that he and wife of one year Hannah Bagshawe are expecting their first child, 2016 looks set to be another incredible year for Hollywood’s humblest star. u The Danish Girl is on general release

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V-DAY / GIFT GUIDE FORNASETTI

Silenzio Scented Candle, £115; harrods.com

FLEUR DU MAL X PLAYBOY

Bunny Tail Tulle Pin, £35; net-a-porter.com

ANNA KOSTUROVA Available from beachcafe.com

BELLA FREUD

Je T’aime Jane Eau de Parfum 50ml, £75; net-a-porter.com

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HAVE LONGINES

Evidenza Ladies’ Diamond Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch, £1,450; longines.com

GABRIELLA SANDHAM Chantelle Satine Half Cup Bra, £66; gabriellasandham.com

HERMÈS

L'Arbre du Vent Silk Scarf, £760; uk.hermes.com

CHARBONNEL ET WALKER

Pink Marc de Champagne Truffles (135g), £13.50; harrods.com

AGENT PROVOCATEUR Luna Kimono in Red, £395; agentprovocateur.com

MIMI HOLLIDAY

Hold Me Modern Bra, £66; mimiholliday.com

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MCQUEENS

Mitford Bouquet, From £110; mcqueens.co.uk

Valentines Day treats and trinkets she’ll really love B y STEPHANIE KING

DIANNE VON FURSTENBERG PERRIER JOUËT

Love Minaudière Clutch, £320; matchesfashion.com

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Love U 14ct Gold, Diamond & Enamel Cuff, £1,800; net-a-porter.com

Belle Epoque Edition Première 2007 Champagne, £220; thechampagnecompany.com

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THE POPPY This resort season, socialite Poppy Delevingne has teamed up with Italian shoe brand Aquazzura to create a capsule collection inspired by her love for travel and astronomy. Revolving around the sun, moon and star symbols, these designs are made to be worn while on your dream holiday. aquazzura.com + net-a-porter.com

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Bespoke lingerie, blush pink and iconic luggage are at the top of our shopping list this February Wo r d s c h a r l o t t e a d s e t t

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or the woman who wears lingerie for herself, not just to impress someone else, Fleur du Mal is the breakout luxury label fast becoming a staple in many a chest of drawers. It is a brand tailored to women who are empowered by their femininity, not defined by it, and features delicate designs that are tastefully sexy and elegantly cheeky. Meaning? Fleur du Mal is the ultimate gift.

But is it any wonder, with Kiki de Montparnasse’s co-founder, Jennifer Zuccarini, behind the irresistible label. Since 2012 she’s been harnessing her years of experience helming one of the world’s most respected lingerie brands, and restoring the art of undressing one knicker at a time.

Fleur du Mal’s latest line is a collaboration with Playboy and celebrates the adult entertainment brand’s hey-day when esteemed photographers Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts were contributors. This playful collection – illuminated in a members-only club themed campaign fronted by Scout Willis, Brandee Brown, Noot Seear and Chelsea Leyland – comprises vintage Playboy inspired looks that have been revamped for the 21st century mademoiselle.

Whether Swarovski crystal bunny ears, tulle bunny tails or bow tie collar bodysuits take your fancy, Fleur du Mal is your little secret – and your secret weapon for Valentine’s Day. ◆ ● FLEUR DU MAL From £45; fleurdumal.com

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Thrills and Frills Agent Provocateur

This season, Agent Provocateur is celebrating iconic pieces from past collections with the Classic range. Cult styles such as the Gloria basque and the Matinee kimono (above) have been reimagined in new colourways, just in time for Valentine’s Day. agentprovocateur.com

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TEEN SPIRIT L o u i s Vu i t t o n

BLUSH TONES

Seventeen-year-old Jaden Smith (son of actor Will Smith) has joined Louis Vuitton’s SS16 womenswear model line up.

Photographed by Bruce Weber, the campaign aims to blur gender stereotypes in fashion, while showcasing a stellar collection. louisvuitton.com

Say hello to Pantone's colour of 2016 'Rose Quartz'

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BAND OF GOLD Dolce & Gabbana

From gold barrettes and diamond tiaras to oversized velvet bows tied around ponytails, hair adornments are set to be big news this spring. Get ahead of the fash-pack with this beautifully embellished headband. £1,150; mytheresa.com

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La Perla’s made-to-measure service at the Old Bond Street flagship store is a Valentine’s Day dream come true.

Create your fantasy lingerie set, slip or robe with options that include gold thread stitching, Swarovski crystals, and bra straps in 18kt gold.

What’s more, monogramming is available as standard.

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JET-SET CHIC Globetrotter

A Globetrotter case is the only luggage of choice for the discerning jet-setter. With trunk designs that hark back to the ‘Golden Age’ of travel and hand crafted from vulcanised fibreboard, it’s clear why this luxury case maker is one of the most famous in the world.

Goring Ivory 21” Trolley Case, £1,400; globe-trotter.com

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01. FLEUR DU MAL Silk-satin bodysuit, £330; net-a-porter.com 02. VALENTINO Lace pleated skirt, £1,995; farfetch.com 03. GIANVITO ROSSI ‘105’ patent pumps, £485; brownsfashion.com 04. LOEWE ‘Puzzle’ leather bag, £1,375; matchesfashion.com 05. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Peplum crepe jacket, £1,375; harrods.com 06. BALENCIAGA ‘Patti’ twill trousers, £525; mytheresa.com 07. GIVENCHY ‘Antigona Envelope’ leather clutch, £1,125; matchesfashion.com

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DELFINA DELETTREZ ‘Lip piercing’ 9kt gold and pearl ring £330; farfetch.com

FASHION / TREND

CHRISTOPHER KANE Leather clutch bag £350; brownsfashion.com

LA PERLA SS16

AAMAYA BY PRIYANKA Rose gold earrings £120; avenue32.com

BURBERRY ‘The Sandringham’ cotton trench coat £1,195; burberry.com

ELLERY Satin-crepe dress £940; matchesfashion.com

ANYA HINDMARCH Leather sticker £45; anyahindmarch.com

GIVENCHY Velvet skirt £1,450; mytheresa.com

LULU GUINNESS Silicone iPhone cover £35; avenue32.com

SOPHIA WEBSTER Satin and crystalembellished sandals £395; matchesfashion.com

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I.D SARRIERI Chantilly lace and tulle bra £190 + briefs £210; net-a-porter.com

Create some romance this Valentine's Day with red and black statement pieces DOLCE & GABBANA Lace and patent leather box bag £2,150; mytheresa.com

B y Charlot te Adset t EQUIPMENT Wool jumper £350; farfetch.com

AGENT PROVOCATEUR 'Karlotta' chiffon tulle body £395; agentprovocateur.com

LANVIN ‘Love’ gold tone earrings £145; brownsfashion.com

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Daring cuts meet bohemian-inspired detailing: get ready to turn up the heat in Resort 2016’s bold swimwear. It’s time to escape Photographer Robert Bellamy F a s h i o n N ata l i e B r e w s t e r

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Zara fringed embroidered wrap by Talitha. Virginia halter-neck bikini top and Virginia tie-side bikini briefs, both by Paolita. Cube yellow-gold necklace and pyramid yellow-gold necklace, both by Noor Fares. Bracelets, from left: pink-gold & silk braided Lucky, white-gold & silk Celebration Lucky and gold & silk braided Lucky, all by Carolina Bucci.

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ABOVE: Sky crochet kaftan by Melissa Odabash. Braided bracelets, as before, by Carolina Bucci.

RIGHT: Floral-print and leopard-devorĂŠ gown and block-heel suede gladiator sandals, both by Lanvin.

Necklaces, as before, by Noor Fares. Bracelets, from left: diamond, topaz & yellow-gold, diamond, rubies, sapphires & pearl, and diamond, pearl & white-gold, all by Carolina Bucci.

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BELOW: Santa Barbara scallop-edge swimsuit by Marysia Swim. Diamond pavĂŠ & white-gold ring, and braided bracelets, as before, by Carolina Bucci.

RIGHT: Elmer reversible quilted jacket by Isabel Marant Étoile.

Petal 2 ruffle-strap bikini top and low-rise bikini briefs, both

by Made By Dawn. Necklaces, as before, by Noor Fares.

Diamond bracelets, as before, by Carolina Bucci

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The Designer Flower Market offers displays and advice from top florists, with a variation of themes and colour schemes to suit the desired ambience of your wedding.

Keen to beat the crowds and indulge in extra perks? VIP tickets are on offer with features such as fast tracking, reserved seating at the Catwalk Show, VIP lounge access and a goody box with plenty of beauty pampering products. ◆ The National Wedding Show, 26 - 28 February 2016 London Olympia; nationalweddingshoow.co.uk

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he UK’s biggest wedding show arrives just in time for the approaching wedding season, giving enough time for stressedout brides to organise their perfect day. The National Wedding Show houses endless exhibits under one roof; an opportunity for guests to discover a magical venue, a chance to sample possible food options, choose among exquisite floral arrangements and of course, find the dress of their dreams.

The day begins with the Catwalk Show, in which top designers and boutiques will showcase style options for the whole bridal party. Be inspired by exquisite designs from the likes of Jenny Packham,

Ted Baker and Maids to Measure.

Have a particular style in mind, but haven’t yet found the dress for you? Head to the Bridal Boutique and Designer Boutique to browse a selection of dresses that range from high street to high end, ranging in styles from short to long and extravagant to understated. The diverse selection of beautiful dresses will cater to every style, shape and budget. The Wedding Theatre is your hair and makeup mecca for ultimate big day beauty.

Experts from the teams of bareMinerals and Charles Worthington will be joined by the National Wedding Show’s ‘glam squad’ which includes celebrity hairdresser Cinta Miller, there on hand to provide her top 10 tips for a flawless wedding day finish.

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Don’t worry, if you’re not a lucky winner, The National Wedding Show is also offering Absolutely readers two tickets for £25 to the London show (26 - 28 February 2016 at London Olympia). To redeem the offer, visit nationalweddingshow.co.uk or call the ticket hotline on 0844 874 0486 and enter the code ABS2016 at checkout.

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MAKE UP: BRONZE AGE

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PERFUME: LOVE IS BLIND

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DARK ARTS Inspired by a ‘desert at night, engulfed by the starry skies and the constellations of the universe above,’ Illamasqua’s five-piece Equinox collection features rich broken golds, deep burnished hues and glittering pigments that suit all skin tones. illamasqua.com

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B E AU T Y R e v i e w

New collections for Spring/Summer 2016 to up your makeup game W o r d s C AT H E R I N E H A L E S

WAXING SPECIALIST Battersea

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etting a bikini wax can be a daunting task. Whether you’re self-conscious, particularly sensitive or just busy, finding a good salon can be a game changer.

Marta Zaczkowska, owner of Waxing Specialist in Battersea has set out to make the process as painless as possible. The salon looks small from the outside but actually contains three spacious treatment rooms and only offers waxing treatments, ensuring that all of the practitioners are not only extremely good at what they do, but are enthusiastic and passionate.

On arrival, Marta immediately puts me at my ease by explaining exactly what each wax entails, using a handy chart on the wall. She takes me through the types of wax that can be used and recommends we go with Lycon. This is a ‘hot wax’ (despite its relatively low temperature) that is both efficient and less painful than strip wax. Let's face it: having hot wax poured on a sensitive part of your anatomy and then ripped off quickly is never going to be entirely pain-free, but practical and competent Marta makes the entire experience comfortable and devoid of any awkwardness by keeping me talking. And best of all, the whole thing is over very fast. I emerge smooth and without any lingering discomfort, thrilled to have found one of the best waxing experiences in London.

Winter sun, here I come. ◆

Strike a Pose Burberry

Inspired by Burberry’s own SS16 womenswear collection, Velvet & Lace swerves away from the pastel, pale and shimmery offerings of other brands and instead brings a dramatic lip and metallic accents. burberry.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / NOTES

8 of the best

WAY TO GLOW

ROMANTIC SCENTS

Clarins

Shimmy and shake off the winter blues with this fresh-faced Spring/ Summer collection from Clarins.

Pale pink lips, smokey iridescent eyes and flushed cheeks are all on the agenda. We particularly love the hydrating Age-Defying lipsticks. clarins.com

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BRIGHT EYES Crème de la Mer

From one of the most acclaimed names in beauty comes the Lifting Eye Serum.

Designed to keep skin taut and eyes wide, La Mer’s latest serum combines its patented Miracle Broth and the new Uplifting Ferment to rejuvenate the entire eye area. cremedelamer.co.uk

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NARS

Nouvelle Vogue, the new Spring 2016 Colour Collection from NARS, is destined to become a beauty staple this season. Think bold blues, icy mints and bronzed rose tones all in a sophisticated matte finish. We want it all. narscosmetics.co.uk

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MAGIC TOUCH M AC

With the ethereal Lily Cole as the campaign model, it’s unsurprising that MAC's latest collection is all about enchantment and whimsy.

Faerie Whispers features gleaming eye shadows in various pinkish hues accented by frosty lip colours. maccosmetics.co.uk

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS

GUERLAIN

Terracotta Spray, £38; selfridges.com

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

Filmstar Bronze and Glow, £55; charlottetilbury.com

ESTÉE LAUDER

Bronze Goddess Bronzing Powder, £33; esteelauder.co.uk

STILA

Stay All Day™ 10-in-1 HD Bronzing Beauty Balm SPF30 40ml, £26; stila.co.uk

NARS

Bronzing Powder in Laguna, £27.50; narscosmetics.co.uk

BURBERRY

‘London with Love’ Illuminating Bronzer, £45; burberry.com

CHANTECAILLE

Compact Soleil Bronzer, £36; spacenk.com

NARS FOR MICHAEL COSTELLO SS16

TOM FORD

Bronzing Powder, £48; selfridges.com

PERRICONE MD

No Bronzer Bronzer, £29; perriconemd.co.uk

CLINIQUE

True Bronze Pressed Powder Bronzer, £24.50; clinique.co.uk

BRONZE AGE

BENEFIT

Hoola Bronzing Powder, £23; benefitcosmetics.co.uk

Key products for achieving the perfect glow this winter without ever leaving London B y C AT H E R I N E H A L E S

SISLEY

Phyto-Touches de Sisley Sun Glow Pressed Powder, £66.50; sisley-paris.com

EVE LOM

ILLAMASQUA

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / COLUMN

LOVE IS BLIND

But it has a very keen sense of smell.

This month we discover romantic scents for Valentine’s Day

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W o r d s L AW R E N C E R O U L L I E R W H I T E

here is probably nothing more pertinent than the gift of carefully selected scent on St Valentine’s Day. The whole notion of fragrance is intertwined with love and passion. As people become more adventurous and prepared to try new and varied fragrances, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

This month we look at some of the world’s most romantic perfumes, those that tell tales of loves won and lost.

Probably the most romantic fragrance of all is Creed’s Fleurissimo, which was commissioned by a prince for his bride, a Hollywood movie star, for their wedding day in 1956. Prince Rainier wanted Grace Kelly, soon to become Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco, to smell like the bouquet which she carried down the aisle.

The scent is a joyous mix of tuberose, violet, Florentine iris and Bulgarian rose.

Inspired by a more recent personal love story, the unisex fragrances of Jul et Mad olfactorily chart the romance of

Frédéric Malle's DANS MON LIT is quite literally A BED OF ROSES

their founders, from Julien Blanchard and Madalina Stoïca-Blanchard’s first chance encounter on the streets of Paris (Terrasse à St Germain), the moment they realised they were in love (Amour de Palazzo), a tryst in New York (Stilettoes on Lex) to their eventual wedding in Aix-en-Provence (Aqua Sextius).

Le Parfum de Thérèse from Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, was composed in the 1950s by Edmond Roudnitska, one of the most acclaimed perfumers of the 20th century, for his wife. It was never commercially released and Thérèse was the only person allowed to wear it until its release to the public in 2000. This masterpiece is an essential testimony to the elegance of a bygone era: tangerine and melon top notes, roses with rich prune at the core and cedar wood, vetiver and leather supplying the distinctive base.

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N’Aimez Que Moi was created in 1916 by Earnest Daltrof for Caron. Translating as Love Only Me, it quickly became the love token that young French soldiers going off to fight gave their sweethearts. Caron still makes a version of the scent today – now called Aimez-Moi, it is a fresh blend of roses, violets and lilac on a soft base of iris, vanilla, musk and moss. Also from Caron and by Earnest Daltrof, but a much more salacious scent, Bain de Champagne was created in 1923 for an American millionaire who wanted something to replace his and his lover’s champagne baths during the prohibition period. Benzoin, incense and opponox are elegantly swirled in lilac, rose and violet on a foam of vanilla and musk. In 1943 the name was changed to Royal Bain de Champagne (and again in 1993 to Royal Bain de Caron due to the litigious nature of the Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne). Whatever the name, it is one of the few fragrances made to be used in the bath. From bath to bed, Dans Mon Lit, another from the Frédéric Malle stable, is designed to be sprayed in and on one’s bed.

Using breakthrough technology, it uses Rose Water Essential, a newly discovered liquid which contains all the olfactory molecules of rose petals, and the result is, quite literally, a bed of roses. ◆

● R ou lli er W h ite roullierwhite.com

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PAUL’S SWEETHEARTS Treat the apple of your eye this Valentine’s Day to PAUL’s Bakery Sweethearts.

In a range of flavours, including Black Forest, rich chocolate, and strawberries and cream, these for-two gateauxs are a winning combination for romance. And at only £10.95, these delicate Genoese sponges will have your hearts a-flutter. paul-uk.com

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FEBRUARY 2016

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What to drink

kitchen

CONFIDENTIAL West London’s food news and delicious things to see you through February W o r d s R O M Y VA N D E N B R O E K E

A GREAT MATCH Wine & Food Pairings for the Month of February B y J a n e Pa r k i n s o n

VENISON CARPACCIO

hen venison comes in carpaccio form it’s heavenly with rosé, proving if nothing else that a drop of top pink wine is not just for the summer. This is Brad Pitt and Angelina’s Jolie’s wine and it’s made in Provence, the Mecca of French rosé. Although it’s bone-dry, its crunchy pomegranate and sour cranberry flavours hit just the right notes with thinly-sliced venison. ◆ Château Miraval 2014 £18, Roberson, robersonwine.com

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CAULIFLOWER CURRY

iesling is an effortlessly good match with curry spice flavours, especially if the sauce is coconut milk-based and even more so when the wine is a little off dry to temper the heat.

This Chilean version ticks all those boxes, with its peach and lime flavours enhancing the spice flavour while being zesty enough to cool the heat. Great value. ◆ Vinedos Lo Abarca Riesling 2013 £10 M&S, marksandspencer.com

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CINNAMON RICE PUDDING

Better bread

lavours like vanilla and cinnamon folded into the creamy texture of rice pudding are crying out to be matched with a tropical-infused nectar like this wine, which is essentially an Australian version of Sauternes. Tasting like liquid honey drizzled over mango and pineapple, its soothing sweetness is balanced out by just the right amount of freshness. ◆ Finest Dessert Semillon 2009 £6 (37.5cl), Tesco, tesco.com

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Halva Bakery

Halva's variations on baked classics range from bubblegum cupcakes to Eton Mess birthday cake – and their award-winning bread is some of London's finest.

It's a lovely spot to sit too.

771 Fulham Road, SW6 halvabakery.co.uk

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FOOD & DRINK / NOTES F E B R UA RY cocktail

COCKTAIL HOUR

Created by dirty bones

The Rolls Royce

This cocktail hamper from Rolls Royce is the result of careful consultations with The Dorchester hotel to ensure it is perfectly equipped to cater for the perfect cocktails. Hand-crafted in American walnut and leather, there's a limited edition of just 15, and they cost £26,000 each. rolls-royce.com

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IN HAND

INGREDIENTS

Fa r m D r o p

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METHOD

Pour the vodka, Chambord, lemon juice, sugar syrup and strawberry puree into glass and mix. Add crushed ice and swizzle. Slowly top with Prosecco, crown with more crushed ice and garnish with mint, lemon and a raspberry.

Serve with a straw.

WINE

EAT RIGHT

of the month

Rude Health

Founder of Rude Health, Nick Barnard, is releasing his first cookery book Eat Right this month, and our sneak peek has already got us hooked.

Containing 135 healthy recipes and engaging pieces deciphering our complicated relationship with food. £25; kylebooks.com

W o r d s R O M Y VA N D E N B R O E K E

his wine from the Santa Maria Valley in California is exactly what you’d want from a new world chardonnay.

With aromas of mango, peach, citrus and vanilla, the concoction makes for a powerful bouquet.

There’s a subtle spice that comes from light oaking, while citrus notes keep it fresh and vibrant. It's a sensational wine, ideal for getting you back on the wagon after a month off. ◆ T

FANCY THAT Cocoa Runners

Spencer Hyman and Simon Palethorpe launched quality chocolate brand Cocoa Runners nearly three years ago to bring high quality artisanal chocolate to the UK’s masses. Try the new Craft Chocolate Collection, you can choose from chocolate covered ginger, coffee beans and walnuts. Heavenly.

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20ml Finlandia Vodka • 10ml Chambord 10ml lemon juice • 5ml sugar syrup 20ml strawberry puree • 50ml Prosecco to garnish: mint • lemon wedge • raspberry

Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2012, £20; slurp.co.uk

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trishna Michelin-starred Indian cuisine in Marylebone Wo r d s r o m y va n d e n b r o e c k e

ichelin-starred Trishna in Marylebone comes from the same family as the brilliant Gymkhana in Mayfair, but specialises in south western coastal cuisine with a contemporary twist. It's easily as good as its elder sibling Tucking into some aloo chat: a potato, masala chickpea and tamarind concoction, drizzled with sweet yoghurt and presented in an edible nest, we are immediately sold. It is sublime – each mouthful a textural treat, with yoghurt adding freshness. Then there's tellicherry squid, which comes with samphire and mango ginger, and Kolhapur Jheenga, a dish of prawns and smoked chilli chutney. For mains we order Jheenga Moilee, a light coconut curry with king prawns and Andhra lamb masala, a dry curry bursting with flavours, plus a Bhatti Ka turkey tikka, with sides of Hyderabad Dal and Palak paneer. The highlight is undoubtedly the lamb, impossibly tender, infused in a rich curry sauce containing cinnamon, ginger and plenty of cumin. On the verge of exploding, my friend we share a dessert, agreeing that we can only stomach a mouthful each. Despite our swollen bellies, we polish off an entire Saeb Ka Murabba (effectivelylly a tarte tatin served with cardamon kulfi). Absolutely amazing. ◆

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OXBO Bankside Delicious modern British fare served in stylish surroundings Wo r d s c at h e r i n e h a l e s

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he joint venture of architect and interior design practice Dexter Moren Associates and design studio twenty2degrees, OXBO Bankside priotises design. Walking through the The Distillery (the bar adjoining the restaurant), this becomes apparent, with overstuffed green leather sofas, dark parquet flooring and dangling, industrial-style lights setting the tone.

Despite having just opened, the space has an ‘old established’ atmosphere and is already bustling with activity.

OXBO Bankside itself has a separate character, reminiscent of an exotic hunting lodge, with fantastical beasts mounted on the walls and wood paneling creating an intimate feel. The kitchen opens on to the restaurant floor, giving diners a glimpse of the action. The menu is impressive and a veritable culinary map of Britain, offering Casterbridge rib eye, New Romney lamb and Duart salmon. For our starters, my friend and I choose the spiced Devonshire

beef tartar with nashi pear and red rocket.

After the initial (delicious) impact, the subtle sweetness of the pear and savoury tenderness of the beef blend together beautifully but it is the sheer quality of the meat that shines through.

My Dorset snails are succulent and tender, with prosciutto and grilled sourdough adding some substance.

We are tempted away from the set menu by the chef’s specials. The grilled lobster is delicate and smoky, cooked to perfection and gone too soon. Despite this, I could not help but look with envy at my friend’s juicy Aberdeen Angus sirloin; without a doubt one of the best steaks I’ve tasted in quite some time. We capped things off with a divine raspberry crème brûlée between us (crispy on the top, oh, so creamy in the middle) and final glass of our excellent Pinot Noir. A culinary star is born. ◆

● oxbo ba nkside

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● trishna

5-17 Blandford Street, W1U, 020 7935 5624; trishnalondon.com

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CRIMSON JOY Every Room Tells a Story, says Kit Kemp in her new book.

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One of my favourite combinations is black, white and red. It’s a lasting classic combination but still looks contemporary, and there are so many fabulous ways to combine them together.

There are some arresting and individual wallpapers on the market and we chose one with a black-and-white cloud effect to encircle a graceful Regency room at Haymarket Hotel. It’s not a natural choice but it adds to the challenge. I wanted to

limit the colour palette by adding shades of grey and touches of red. The plain grey curtains with a leading edge in red have flat deep buckram pelmets to accentuate the height and elegance of the room.

The furniture was limited to black, including a glass-fronted cabinet and a wine table that doubles as a dining area.

The headboard is black with a witty appliqué of an aeroplane flying through clouds and sits above red handembroidered bed cushions.

We asked the Biarritz artist Mimi to create teapots from mosaic with ceramic motifs. Mimi’s work is always unusual – placed inside the glass-fronted cabinet, it becomes a wonderful collection of imaginative curiosities that are unique and colourful. There is a sofa in black and a deep, comfortable Howard-style chair to curl up in. The detailing on the dining chairs includes a pocket on the side to hold the daily newspaper or maybe a pair of

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Little details like this add so much delight, but are useful too. In the lobby of Haymarket Hotel I have recently introduced a wonderful bold red to a chrome, yellow, black and white scheme. The space is divided by Tony Cragg’s liquid sculpture taking centre stage. One yellow wall has a large painting in black and white by John Virtue; the other side, a delicate balance of Sue Lawty’s pebble ribbon above a red wool upholstered 18th century Swedish sofa. It’s still a work in progress because we await a carpet based on a Native American design.

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My favourite chair, the Winged White Rhino, flew out of the shops as soon as it arrived. I added a brass table ruler to divide and encircle each of the oak side tables. The wooden discs at the base of a rectangular table were inspired by the work of British artist Terry Frost. u

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An island of contrasts - who’d have thought that a 33 square meter spit of rock with a Martian landscape would appeal to the world’s most discerning glamazons? - Mykonos is a sun-drenched, relatively under-developed holiday bolthole, and there’s never been a better time to visit.

My group of seven 20-something single friends were looking for a break at the end of a long, drizzly British summer and Mykonos seemed like the obvious choice.

September, after all, is a great time to visit the island. By this point the bulk of the

THIS SPIT of rock APPEALS to the WORLD'S MOST discerning GLAMAZONS party hoards have shipped out, meaning that the beach bars have freed up a little space, the sun has decreased in intensity a bit and prices - naturally - are lower.

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parties, Cuprinol-coloured suntans and cheaper drinks than you’ll ever find in Ibiza, we hopped on a three-and-a-halfhour Easyjet flight (booked last minute for £200) and set a course for Rocky Retreat II, an enormous iceberg of a villa overlooking Agrari Beach, on the island’s south side.

One thing to note about Mykonos is that it’s imperative you hire a car. Our villa, mercifully, came complete with a fantastic concierge called Viktor who was more than willing to pick up our shopping for us and to organise taxis for our evening jaunt - but for day-to-day bombing around the island, a car of your own is essential.

The roads in Mykonos, you see, are as windy, narrow and unmade as they come. Loose rocks litter them, potholes dot them and goats frequently trot across them. Rocky Retreats, for instance,

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After lunch, head down the narrow path next to the restaurant and visit the tiny beach to the left of Agios Sostis’ main drag. We went for a swim at sundown and witnessed a more beautiful sunset. It might have been the wine, but watching the giant moon rising into the dusty pink sky above the lilac millpond of the Agean was a pretty extraordinary experience.

If you’re looking for something a little less rustic, head out to Nammos on

though only around three kilometers asthe-crow-flies from Mykonos airport, took at least 20 minutes to get to by car – and that was only because we managed to avoid the goats.

But never has a tricky journey resulted in more glorious bounty. Perched on the edge of a rocky outcrop overlooking the azure-cum-cobalt sea, the villa is a glittering oasis in the prehistoric landscape. Complete with three double bedrooms in the main house, and an additional two double beds situated in the ample poolhouse beneath, the wide open spaces and thick igloo-esque walls were to be our home for the next week, and we couldn’t have been happier.

Furnished with a perfect kidney-shaped infinity pool which bleeds its blues into the sky and sea beyond; an enormous dining terrace and bbq, and an expansive fridge (perfect for filling with ouzo and strong Greek beer) - in addition to a brilliantly thorough maid who visits daily - Rocky Retreats II was to be our partycum-relaxation bolthole in the sun.

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is the Rocky Mansion, which has a more family-centered appeal. The pool, for instance, is bigger and squarer, meaning you can actually use it for laps as you look out over the Agean; the bbq terrace is set further away from the main house (which boasts a master bedroom on the first floor, a smaller double bedroom on the ground floor and a room with two sets of bunkbeds next door), while the pool house below plays host to a grotto of extra rooms including two doubles and one twin, ideal for extra guests.

And there's lots to do. For impeccable octopus in vinegar and unmatched local seafood, head to Kiki’s Tavern. Perched just above Agios Sostis beach on the east side of the island, expect to

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Enter through a hyacinth-scented, wellie-lined original stone hallway and you're in a well-heeled rural idyll.

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e are in Tetbury, the deluxe family suite, which is really a dinky terraced cottage with its own front gate and little garden path. On the ground floor, a sitting room and vast bedroom with a four-poster bed; upstairs a spacious bathroom and children’s room with two beds. Fabulous details include dreamy window seats, a selection of toys and games, all the usual technology (large televisions, ipod dock, nespresso machine) and an array of Aromatherapy Associates products (albeit with slightly bossy notes instructing us not to take them home).

The staircase comes equipped with stairgates, ideal for those with toddlers (and tolerable for those without).

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My relaxing facial, again with Aromatherapy Associates, leaves me rose-scented and peachy-cheeked.

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Mirror mirror Holly Hunt The contemporary Squircle Mirror features a sinuously, linear surface texture, a result of its precision-milled construction process.

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Numbers Game Singapore maths has had amazing results in the Far East, and now it’s working its magic here Wo r d s A M a n d a C o n s ta n c e

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icture two different maths lessons: one in the UK, one in Singapore. One is noisy, full of children working in small groups, folding paper and playing. The other is quiet, regimented, a teacher standing at the front of the classroom and children chanting times tables. The noisy class is in England and the regimented class is Singapore, right? Wrong, actually. It was Singapore that introduced innovative maths teaching methods a few decades ago while the UK was still staring at the blackboard. But with Singapore coming second for maths in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s most recent Progamme for International Student Assessment tests and the UK a paltry 26th, we have taken note and Singapore maths is now all the rage among our primary and secondary schools.

Last summer brought the first proof that these methods are working. The report – which looked at the impact of the Singapore method of teaching on five- and six-year-olds in 90 primary schools and 11 and 12-year-olds in 50 secondary schools – was carried out by UCL Institute of Education and Cambridge University and showed that children taught the Singaporean ‘maths mastery’ approach learn faster than their classmates and make, on average, an extra month's worth of progress in a calendar year.

So what exactly is Singapore maths?

It is a radically different approach from traditional UK teaching methods. Pupils are taught to master fewer mathematical concepts but in greater detail and they learn these concepts through a three-step learning process. In the first step, students will engage in hands-on learning experiences using objects such

WE DON'T get our CHILDREN TO memorise TIMES TABLES as dice or paperclips. This is followed by drawing representations of mathematical concepts. Only then are students asked to solve mathematical problems in an abstract way by using numbers.

Ling Yuan, head of maths at a school in Singapore, explains that there is a strong emphasis in Singapore maths “on gaining a good understanding of the basics before moving on. This provides a strong foundation,” she says. “Key to the programme is the insistence that children learn by sequence, first by manipulating objects in the real world, then by drawing pictorial representations before using the mathematical symbols.

“The concrete, pictorial, abstract method is very powerful because it helps children to visualise number and proportion.” she says. “The children

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form a mental picture and a deeper understanding using beans or pieces of pasta – then they might draw a box with green beans in it and for every 10 green beans you get a red one.” The simple task of folding paper can help children visualise division, she said, adding: “We don’t get our children to memorise times tables. We are not into rote learning.”

The Department for Education introduced Singapore-style textbooks to 72 schools in England in January last year. And it’s funding the Maths Hubs programme, a network of 35 hubs created in the summer of 2014. The aims of the hubs is to bring together maths education professionals in a collaborative network to develop and spread best practice in teaching methods around the country.

Hub schools have access to textbooks, receive extra teacher training and development and take part in exchanges with teachers from Shanghai. Each hub is led locally by an outstanding school or college. London Central and West, for example, is led by Fox Primary School in Notting Hill. Singapore maths is also revolutionising independent school teaching. Bernie Westacott, head of maths at Merchant Taylor’s Prep schools, says that after just a year of Singapore Maths, pupils are a year ahead.

“Pupils focus intensely on a handful of ‘real maths’ topics, whereas in the UK the maths curriculum is a mile wide and an inch deep, making it difficult for students to master the most important skills.

Rather than teaching pupils to memorise facts and routines, the focus is on maths concepts which are born out of practical experience.”

“I have been teaching since 1973 and have never been happy with UK textbooks nor the way we have taught maths,” he says. “A few years ago I came across Singapore maths which seemed a perfect fit.” ◆

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CHIVALRY ROAD, SW11 This enchanting semi-detached property is truly one of a kind, a double-fronted ‘country house’ in London, with an elegant drawing room, fabulous walled garden, plus a garage and off-street parking space. Approx. 1,757 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 3/4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, drawing room, conservatory/dining room, study/bedroom 4, front and rear gardens, garage, off-street parking.

Freehold Guide Price £1,850,000

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MELROSE ROAD, SW18 Located on this prime road offering easy access to Putney, Southfields and Wimbledon is this exceptional family home. Having undergone a major works program this home offers a quite exceptional level of accommodation. Great attention has been paid to offering all of the benefits of modern day living while retaining the property’s charm and character. Approx. 2,856 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 5 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms (1 en suite), reception room, family room, kitchen/dining/reception room, utility room, rear garden.

Freehold Guide Price ÂŁ2,795,000

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ROSENAU CRESCENT, SW11 Situated in this tree-lined crescent of Victorian terraced properties, this period house retains many of its original features. The property is extremely well proportioned and presented throughout, from the elegant reception rooms to the wonderfully mature, westerly facing garden. Approx. 1,686 sq ft. Energy Rating: F. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, cellar, garden.

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ORBEL STREET, SW11 A beautifully presented family house, recently extended and redecorated to an extremely high standard.

Along with a wealth of living and entertaining space, there is a pretty west facing patio garden accessed via the open-plan kitchen/family room. Approx. 1,950 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), en suite shower room, double reception room, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, garden, utility room.

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CAVENDISH ROAD, SW12 An impressive, beautifully proportioned raised ground floor apartment in an imposing semi-detached property on the edge of Abbeville Village. Approx. 1,517 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, dining room, garden, off-street parking.

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Granard Road ÂŁ3,250,000 This absolutely stunning double fronted semi-detached Victorian house is situated on one of the premier streets between the commons. The house has been extended on the second floor into the loft space, to the rear of the ground floor and the basement has been excavated. The accommodation now measures approximately 3380 sq ft.

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Lyham Road SW2 ÂŁ360 per week A beautifully refurbished one bedroom garden flat in immaculate condition. The reception room is at the front of the property with white washed wooden floors, smart bathroom with overhead shower, double bedroom with built in storage and a spacious eat in kitchen leading out to a good sized garden. Available on a furnished basis from the beginning of January.

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Worple Road, Wimbledon SW19

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A superbly presented two double bedroom ground floor apartment conveniently situated 0.5 miles from Wimbledon Mainline station and Wimbledon Village. This larger than average apartment is offered to the market with no onward chain, benefits from a long lease, a gated under ground parking bay, a private entrance, 960 SQFT of floor space and enjoys a contemporary specification throughout. With the added benefit of two balconies and under floor heating throughout we feel this property would make a wonderful home or investment purchase. EPC EER D.

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Lebanon Gardens, Wandsworth SW18

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This charming converted coach house offers bright and spacious contemporary living accommodation and fantastic entertaining space whilst being situated in a highly convenient and sought after location. The property is just 0.6m from East Putney Tube station and 0.7m from Wandsworth Town Mainline station and for a quick escape out of town for the weekend the A3 and South Circular Roads are close at hand. The newly developed Southside shopping centre is within easy reach as are Putney High Street and Wandsworth Town. EPC EER D.

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As a 6 year old boy I believed I was the site manager of the redevelopment of our family home. In reality, I was merely being humoured by my parents who were allowing me to help the builders around the site - but the bug had bitten.

Once I had finished the mandatory education programme, I did not immediately follow the family tradition in the property industry. Instead, I pursued a sporting career and have extremely fond memories of coaching cricket both at a county and international level, having had the privilege of working with some of the games current stars.

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programme with a small yet successful independent agency where I quickly honed my ability to deal with a broad spectrum of clientele, combining this with a hunger to be the best I can be.

Apparently I have my parents to thank for this as they keep reminding me.

Fast forward to 2007 and I am starting at Jacksons Balham office alongside some of the industries most talented staff. At the time Jacksons was a well established two branch, independent agency with a managing director that was actively involved in the day to day running of the business.

With a deeply ingrained company ethos on providing the highest level of customer service to each and every one of our clients, we shared the same dream. This

element has not changed at all in the company’s 20 year history and we have expanded phenomenally during my time. We are proud to currently boast 12 branches in South London, positioned in some of the area’s most prestigious locations.

Working in Battersea is a real joy, I am lucky to deal with a wide variety of clientele and an eclectic mix of properties. I do have a soft spot for the early Victorian style properties that are full of period features and character, yet with no two properties ever the same, I see a huge variety.

For us, 2016 is already well under way, the market is busy and demand is outstripping supply with a lot of focus on George Osborne’s announcement in his autumn statement that is due to take effect in April. The market is being heavily stimulated by the surge of both buy-to-let investors and secondary home owners as they make a dip for the line and try to get ahead of the 3% stamp duty surcharge which is setting up this year to be very fruitful for vendors selling in SW11. ◆

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This exceptionally spacious ground floor flat provides three generously sized bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large, well equipped kitchen. Located on a residential street close to local schools, this property benefits from off street parking and close proximity to Southfields tube station.

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This immaculate four bedroom family home boasts two open plan reception rooms, two bathrooms and off street parking. Finished to a high specification throughout, this property provides a large rear garden with attractive decking.

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This stunning family home comprises five bedrooms, a family bathroom, additional tiled shower room, separate utility area, spacious reception through to a modern kitchen and a dining area which leads out to the large rear garden.

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himself round Whitehall on a child’s scooter and tested potential recruits by stabbing his wooden leg through his trousers with a paper-knife. If the applicant winced, C turned them down.

Until his death in 1923, he lived at 21 Queen Anne’s Gate in Westminster, using the Grade I listed property as his office and private home. Developer Atelier now plans to turn it into a luxury family home filled with 007 style gadgets.

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eteran Brit actor Michael Caine, 82, recently told Variety that keeping things fresh had been the key to his success and confessed that while he has semi-retired from acting, he also has a hard time saying no to really good film roles.

The actor famously left the UK in the 1970s to escape the clutches of the taxman. However, he has since returned and lives in a 200-year-old barn conversion on the outskirts of Leatherhead in Surrey and also has a two-bedroom flat in Chelsea Harbour.

But while the 60s were swinging, Caine lived in a terraced house near London’s Hyde Park, making some of his best-known films, including The Italian Job and Alfie.

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ixties photographer and East End boy Terence Donovan helped create the image of ‘swinging London’, along with contemporaries David Bailey and Brian Duffy.

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Donovan got into film production in the early 70s and moved his studio to a Grade II listed Victorian property in fashionable Mayfair. It was his creative HQ from 1978 to 1996, playing host to celebrity shoots including Twiggy, Lennox Lewis, Cindy Crawford and Bryan Ferry.

The property became derelict until developers Candy & Candy recently gave it a Bond-style makeover. The five bedroom property is now on the market for £18m with stacks of glam touches including a glass ‘champagne wall’, where 400 bottles can be chilled and illuminated next to the dining area.

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aster of suspense Alfred Hitchcock was one of our most celebrated filmmakers. The Psycho director rented the top two floors of a house in

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He lived there with his wife Alma after their wedding in 1926. Their daughter Patricia was born shortly after.

Their dining room was often used as a base for working on film projects with Hitchcock’s collaborators, as the great director liked to work from home, preferably wearing his favourite blue silk pyjamas and matching dressing gown.

While there, Hitchcock directed the Thirty Nine Steps, but he left England in 1939 after Hollywood came calling. He moved to America where most of his films were then set.

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he Dave Clark Five rivalled the Beatles as Britain’s most popular band at the height of their fame, before splitting in 1971.

Clark got into property and converted two floors of office space above The Curzon cinema in Mayfair into a duplex penthouse in 1967.

His Grade II listed pad saw plenty of star-studded parties where Freddie Mercury, Leo Sayer and Dionne Warwick would attend.

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Mountford Mansions

Battersea SW11

A stunning 2 bedroom split level apartment with mezzanine layout in the exclusive Grade II Kingsway Square development. Benefiting from allocated parking, high ceilings, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & mezzanine study area.

EPC rating C

Wendle Square

Battersea SW11

A beautifully presented 2 double bedroom, 2bathroom apartment in Wendle Square. A private gated development just off Albert Bridge Road & within close proximity to Battersea Park.

EPC rating C

£975,000 leasehold Battersea Park

020 3040 8700

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Mysore Road

Battersea SW11

A rare & unique 3 bedroom Victorian terrace house on a quiet residential street close to Clapham Common. The property benefits from a kitchen/reception room, further reception room, 2 bath/ shower rooms, utility room, cloakroom, cellar & garden.

EPC rating D

Eccles Road

Battersea SW11

A beautiful newly refurbished 3 bedroom Victorian house situated on a popular residential road. Ideally located within close proximity to Clapham Junction station & the restaurants & boutique shops Battersea Rise & Northcote Road have to offer.

EPC rating E

£1,400,000 freehold Battersea Rise

020 7924 4400

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£650 per week / £2,816.67 per month Battersea Rise

020 7298 5630

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£699,950 leasehold

Eastfields Avenue

Wandsworth SW18

A chic & desirable 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom modern apartment situated in this riverside development Wandsworth with access to swimming pool, sauna, gym, 24 hour porterage & underground allocated parking 020 8104 7530 space (available via separate negotiation). sales.wandsworth@chestertons.com EPC rating B

£669.23 per week / £2,900 per month

Swaffield Road

Wandsworth SW18

A stunning 4 bedroom house located on sought-after & neighbourly Swaffield Road, within close proximity to Earlsfield station. The property is surrounded by fantastic schools as well as local shops & amenities.

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We sold a cottage in Old Town a few years ago after the owner had passed away. The owner had been the main organiser for The Beatles UK tours back in the 60s and the house was full of memorabilia. The collection was probably worth more than the house.

Marsh and Parsons, Clapham

stunning two bedroom apartment laid out over two floors, with one being a mezzanine level. The recently converted property

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Criffel Avenue, SW2 £1,850,000. A magnificent five-bedroom Victorian House with a beautiful 77ft garden, located in the heart of the sought after Telford Conservation Area.

Marsh and Parsons Clapham, 020 7501 3666;

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JO DAVIS

• LETTINGS MANAGER •

Wimbledon , 020 3792 4554

NICK UDOVICIC Sales Manager

Chestertons, Wandsworth

Q&A WHERE ARE YOU SEEING THE HIGHEST PRICE RISES AT THE MOMENT? Property values in Wandsworth have seen an incredible rise in the past five years, with an impressive overall increase of over 40%.

Demand has been highest for three to five bedroom homes, which have seen some of the highest price rises in the area. The continuing success of schools such as The Roche, Allfarthing and St Faiths are attracting families to the area, as well as the green open spaces of The Commons and St Georges Park. With the Ram Brewery development completing in 2018 and the final stages of Southside Shopping Centre almost finished, the future looks bright for Wandsworth. ◆

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PAKEFIELD MEWS SW2

£995,000 akefield Mews is an exclusive private gated development of family homes.

• External Design: The houses have been designed to provide a strong modern silhouette.

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The contemporary zinc clad and the white rendered exterior surrounds the over-sized windows which provide a feeling of light and space throughout.

• Parquet Flooring: The flooring has excellent thermal-transfer properties which transmits the wetsystem underfloor heating efficiently throughout. ◆

I have always worked in South West London and since 2005 have worked in the lettings department of KFH’s Wimbledon branch.

This has given me the opportunity to build established and long-lasting relationships with our landlords and experience the change in market conditions and trends.

Wimbledon offers a great mix of amenities, green open spaces and excellent transport links. Earlier this year I completed a half marathon for charity, which I am extremely proud of.

Pedder Herne Hill, 020 7738 5926; pedderproperty.com

LUCY BARNES • SALES MANAGER •

Wimbledon , 020 3792 4553

I have worked for KFH in South West London since 2007 and recently became Sales Manager of our Wimbledon branch. I enjoy the diverse mix of properties Wimbledon has to offer, with areas like the Wimbledon Village reminding me of my early days as an estate agent in Wiltshire. When I’m not working I enjoy cooking and trying new cuisines. I also take regular ballet classes.

JUST SOLD

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recently had the pleasure of assisting previous clients in selling a beautiful maisonette which I had sold to them when I first started in the area many years ago. They were very excited first time buyers at the time but needed guidance and reassurance.

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REBECCA MAY • SALES MANAGER •

Earlsfield , 020 3792 4501

I started working for KFH in 1996, I was 22, had just moved from Yorkshire and desperately wanted to work for a reputable London agency. I've worked for Earlsfield for twelve years now. The area is great for families; it has seven sought-after primary schools, an abundance of green space and very efficient transport links into the city.

Sales Manager Jacksons Earlsfield, 020 8971 7979; jacksonsestateagents.com

Chestertons Wandsworth, 020 8104 7530; chestertons.com

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LAITWOOD ROAD, SW12

5/6 BEDROOMS, 3 RECEPTION ROOMS AND 36’ WEST FACING GARDEN CONTACT: BALHAM 020 8675 6565 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Balham

£2,250,000 FREEHOLD

THE PROPERTY Renovated and extended to the most exacting of standards, a four storey Victorian house totalling circa 3,000 sq.ft. and situated in a popular road close to Balham Town Centre. The quality of fixtures, fittings and finishes are second to none and the house offers well balanced accommodation for family living for the most discerning purchaser.

THE AREA The transport links from Balham both in and out of town are virtually unrivalled having both Northern Line and Network Rail connections. In recent years Balham has seen an exponential rise of independent shops, bars and restaurants which has contributed to it being voted one of the top 5 places to live in London by The Sunday Times.

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2/3 BEDROOMS, 1/2 RECEPTION ROOMS AND PATIO GARDEN CONTACT: EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Earlsfield

£875, 000 FREEHOLD

A two storey semi-detached, double fronted Victorian house situated in a popular road in the heart of Earlsfield. The house is in need of complete modernisation and represents an ideal opportunity for purchasers wishing to renovate to their own taste. The shops, bars and restaurants of Garratt Lane are close by and Earlsfield Railway Station offers frequent services into Waterloo.

SUMMERLEY STREET, SW18

4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS AND 2 RECEPTION ROOMS

CONTACT: EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Earlsfield

£808 PER WEEK

An exceptional terrace Victorian house with private rear garden and roof terrace situated in one of Earlsfield’s most convenient streets. Beautifully presented throughout and retaining many original features the house is only a short walk from Earlsfield railway Station with frequent services into Waterloo. Garratt Lane continues to attract more independent shops, bars and restaurants and is now considered a sought after destination.

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BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255

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CLAPHAM 020 8875 7995

EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

WANDSWORTH 020 8875 8899

CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

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ALDERBROOK ROAD, SW12

5 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS AND 58’ SOUTH WEST FACING GARDEN CONTACT: BALHAM 020 8675 6565 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Balham

£1,150,000 FREEHOLD

THE PROPERTY An attractive Victorian terrace house situated in a popular road and retaining many period features. The house is presented in good decorative order throughout and whilst fully modernised and extended into the original loft space it could be further extended into the side return if required.

THE AREA The transport links from Balham both in and out of town are virtually unrivalled having both Northern Line and Network Rail connections. In recent years Balham has seen an exponential rise of independent shops, bars and restaurants which has contributed to it being voted one of the top 5 places to live in London by The Sunday Times.

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MYSORE ROAD, SW11

4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS AND ROOF TERRACE. CONTACT: BATTERSEA 020 7924 2255 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Battersea

£1,125, 000 LEASEHOLD

An outstanding first and second floor flat converted from a Victorian house and retaining many original features. Totalling 1,600 sq.ft. the flat has accommodation rivalling most houses, is in good decorative order and has a roof terrace at second floor level.

WEIR ROAD, SW12

4 BEDROOMS, EXTENDED KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM AND 55’ REAR GARDEN CONTACT: BALHAM 020 8675 6565 | www.jacksonsestateagents.com/Balham

£808 PER WEEK

A delightful three storey terrace Victorian house with an extended kitchen / breakfast room with full width bi-fold doors leading onto the attractive rear garden. The house is ideal for both family living and entertaining or for sharers. Weir Road is conveniently located within easy reach of Balham Town Centre and it’s multitude of shopping, eating and transport facilities.

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EARLSFIELD 020 8971 7070

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CLAPHAM COMMON 020 7924 8955

STREATHAM 020 8677 9900

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Kingscourt Road, Streatham SW16

£900,000 F/H

A truly majestic four bedroom Victorian house located in the heart of Streatham. This beautiful home is sure to impress with its original sash windows, marble fireplaces, original floorboards, and coved ceilings.

• Four Double Bedrooms • Original Features • Close to Streatham Stations • Energy Efficiency Rating E

Contact Streatham 020 8768 6373

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SPENCER COTTAGE  SW15

£2,250,000

pencer Cottage is a charming doublefronted family home situated close to Putney Heath.

Offering spacious accommodation over two floors, the property reflects its Victorian heritage with a host of period features throughout.

To the rear is a large west facing garden with a raised terrace and a secluded studio space. Putney Heath is a short stroll away as are the transport links into central London. u Warren & Co Putney, 020 8780 1100; warrenputney.co.uk

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and a second kitchen.

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refurbished Victorian home providing modern accommodation over four floors. Set in landscaped grounds of approx 0.7 acres, the secluded family house offers eight bedrooms, a gated driveway and heated outdoor swimming pool.

The entrance hallway leads to an elegant drawing room with doors to a south facing raised terrace. The lower ground floor provides a family room, media/cinema room

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AMBERLAND ROAD  SW18

£1,550,000

six bedroom house on a highly regarded residential street in Southfields with excellent access to local shops and restaurants.

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The accommodation offers six bedrooms serviced by an en-suite to the master and

two further bathrooms. The living room has views of the landscaped rear garden. u John D Wood & Co. Southfields, 020 8870 8811; johndwood.co.uk

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As a thank you for the amazing reception we have had since opening, Hamptons International would like to extend an offer to rent or sell your property waiving the sales commission fee or the initial lettings commission fee.* Along with our established neighbouring offices we have developed an extensive database of prospective tenants and purchasers. This database, partnered with our local, national and international network, local knowledge, passion and expertise has enabled us to achieve some great results for our customers already.

To take advantage of this never to be repeated offer contact us today and book a sales or lettings market appraisal.

This offer applies to all new clients to Hamptons International Earlsfield & Southfields who instruct us to carry out a market appraisal in the area covered by this branch between the 1st of December 2015 and the 31st of January 2016 and subsequent instructions to market a property received by the 28th February 2016. Exchanges on any sale instruction within those dates must take place prior to the 31st of December 2016 and all lets on any letting instruction must be commenced by the 31st March 2016. For full terms and conditions visit http://www.hamptons.co.uk/earlsfieldzeropercent or ask in branch.

James Weston Sales Manager

Rocco Archidiacono Lettings Manager

Henry Salmon Sales Negotiator

Marco Feraldi Lettings Negotiator

Cormac O’Kane Senior Negotiator

Samyul Halfpenny Sales & Lettings Administrator

Hamptons Earlsfield and Southfields 350 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, London, SW18 4ES Sales. 020 3092 2927 earlsfield@hamptons-int.com Lettings. 020 3092 5352 earlsfieldlettings@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk Please dial in full. If you have already appointed another agent, you may be subject to a restrictive contract.

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Wimbledon Village, SW19

£12,500 pcm

Substantial detached period property located in a prestigious residential road in the heart of the Village, offering excellent entertaining space, fabulous kitchen/ breakfast room, impressive master bedroom suite, six additional bedrooms and four bathrooms, large garden, garage and off street parking. EPC: D

Hamptons Wimbledon Lettings. 020 8454 7629

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• 7 Bedrooms • 5 Bathrooms • 5 Reception Rooms • Garage & off street parking • Lovely garden • Prestigious Village road

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

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Wimbledon, SW19

Guide Price £2,400,000

A beautifully presented detached Edwardian family home situated in a soughtafter residential road. The property, set over three floors and finished to a high standard, includes six bedrooms, driveway parking for several cars and a delightful landscaped garden by a gold medal winning Chelsea Flower Show designer. EPC: D

• Detached Edwardian Property • Period Features • Six Bedrooms • Driveway • Landscaped Garden

Hamptons Wimbledon Sales. 020 8454 7249

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• Completed apartments, available to move into straight away Hartfield Road • Beautifully designed homes complemented SW19 3TJ by a wealth of thoughtful finishing touches 1 bedroom apartments • Just a 5 minute walk to Wimbledon station† from £465,000 • Help to Buy available on selected plots*

Marketing Suite and Show Home open daily 10am – 5pm

02080 037 237

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YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. Credit is secured against your home. Photographs shows homes at The Pavilions and the local area. Interior may include optional upgrades or extras available at additional cost.*Subject to status, Help to Buy Terms & Conditions and available on selected properties in England only. Eligible applicants will be offered an equity loan up to a maximum of 20% of the purchase price (based on the open market value). Applicants are required to fund at least 80% of the purchase price by means of a conventional mortgage, savings/deposit where required. The equity loan is provided by the HCA and held as a second charge. This off er is not available in conjunction with any other promotion. Full details will be provided on request. †Journey time approximate.

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Built in the late 1800s, Spencer Cottage is a highly characterful and very charming doublefronted family home situated close to Putney Heath.

Entrance hallway | Family room | Dining room | Drawing room | Kitchen/breakfast room | Downstairs cloakroom | Master bedroom with en-suite | Four double bedrooms | Family bathroom | Separate cloakroom | Cellar | Loft | 77 x 91 FT west facing garden | Outbuildings with the potential to convert | Independent studio | Off street parking | EPC rating E | Semi rural setting

Treville Street, SW15 ÂŁ2,250,000

A beautifully presented four double bedroom Victorian freehold terraced house enjoying a wider than average private rear garden.

Freehold | Victorian | Double reception | Cellar | Downstairs W.C. | Fully extended kitchen breakfast room | Private rear garden 18 x 31 FT | Master bedroom | Family bathroom | Three double bedrooms | Roof terrace | Eaves storage | EPC rating C

Florian Road, SW15 ÂŁ1,395,000

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Cardinal Place, SW15

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£950,000

College House, SW15

£635,000

Freehold Victorian cottage | Comprehensively renovated and extended | Reception room | Kitchen/ breakfast room | Master bedroom | Guest bedroom | Two family bathrooms | Patio | Catchment area for a number of highly regarded schools | EPC rating C | Eaves storage | Central Putney location | Chain free

Two double bedrooms | Well-appointed kitchen / breakfast room | Reception area | Large private west facing balcony | Luxury bathroom | Allocated secure underground parking space | Concierge | Gym | Landscaped communal gardens | Very pleasant and quiet aspect | Prime location

Cromford Road, SW18

Oakhill Place, SW15

£1,750,000

Victorian freehold house | Double reception room | Modern kitchen/breakfast room | 34 FT west facing garden | Luxurious master bedroom suite | Study | Downstairs W.C. | Utility room | Family bathroom | En-suite bathroom | Garden store | Loft storage | Cellar

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£1,150,000

Five bedrooms | 1555 SQFT | Double-reception room | Modern kitchen breakfast room | Modern family bathroom | Large en-suite shower room | 25 FT private rear garden | Catchment area for a number of highly regarded schools | EPC rating C | Chain free

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Bendemeer Road, SW15

£2,500 PCM

George View, SW18

£1,400 PCM

Split level flat with river views | Large reception room | Open plan kitchen | Two double bedrooms | Single bed/study | Bathroom | Central location | Private terrace | EPC rating C | Tenant fees £180pp

Brand new development | Reception room | Open plan kitchen | Double bedroom | Luxury bathroom | Private terrace | Underfloor heating | Concierge service | EPC rating B | Tenant fees £180pp

Manorfields, SW15

Bangalore Street, SW15

£2,000 PCM

Prestigious private development | Double reception room | Modern kitchen | Two double bedrooms | Smart bathroom | Parking | 24hr security | Stunning grounds | EPC rating E | Tenant fees £180pp

£3,500 PCM

Elegant family home | Double reception room | Kitchen / Dining room | Four bedrooms | En suite shower room | Family bathroom | Guest WC | Cellar / Utility room | Private garden | Superb location | EPC rating E | Tenant fees £180pp

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EASTFIELDS AVENUE SW18

£2,500 PCM

well presented two bedroom apartment situated in the much sought after Riverside Quarter development. Accommodation comprises a large open plan kitchen/reception room, two double bedrooms (one en-suite) and an additional family bathroom. The apartment boasts a fantastic sweeping balcony area overlooking the River Thames, which can be accessed from the reception room and both bedrooms.

Riverisde Quarter comes with underground parking, gym, swimming pool and sauna. u  Chestertons, Wandsworth 020 8104 7540; chestertons.com

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bedroom with built in wardrobes, modern bathroom and communal gardens. The property is set within easy reach of Wimbledon's many amenities. u  Lauriston’s, Wimbledon 020 8405 5340; lauristons.com

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£1,750 PCM

brand new modern development with A excellent transport links and location. This exceptional one bedroom apartment offers an expansive open-plan living area with stunning fixtures and fittings throughout. Arranged over the first floor, the stylish property comprises a reception room and kitchen opening out to a balcony, one spacious double

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LUMIERE APARTMENTS SW11

£2,816.67 PCM

en suite shower room, a further double bedroom, bathroom and a large roof terrace accessible from the reception room and master bedroom. The Lumiere development offers a unique opportunity to sample the

his sixth floor beautifully crafted penthouse apartment is set within an original grade II listed 1930s cinema. The accommodation comprises a large open-plan reception room, a master bedroom with

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A beautifully presented family home, situated on this quiet tree-lined street in the heart of East Putney. Stretching to over 2,100 sq. ft., this property boasts an excellent mix of living and entertaining space.

5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/ breakfast room, Cloakroom, Cellar, South-west facing garden, EPC: D

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Grafton Square SW4 £1,300,000 Share of Freehold Clapham Sales 020 8675 4400 | claphamsales@dng.co.uk

Vardens Road SW11 £1,200,000 Share of Freehold Battersea Sales 020 7924 2000 | battsales@dng.co.uk

South

Balham

Battersea

North

Chelsea

Fulham

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Battersea Park

Located on this popular garden square in the heart of Clapham Old Town is this impressive property, stretching to nearly 1,500 sq. ft. There is extensive living and entertaining space with views over Grafton Square.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing area, Second double bedroom, Bathroom, Open-plan kitchen/ reception room, Utility room, EPC: B

Arranged over 1,285 sq. ft. this newly developed duplex garden flat is exquisitely presented throughout. Ideal for couples and young families alike the flat has outstanding living and entertaining space.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), Open plan kitchen/recpetion room, Cloakroom, Garden, EPC: C

Clapham

East Putney

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington

Southfields & Earlsfield

West Putney

Kensington Gate

South Kensington

Notting Hill

Pimlico & Westminster

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Bolingbroke Grove SW11 ÂŁ975,000 Share of Freehold Battersea Sales 020 7924 2000 | battsales@dng.co.uk

Tyneham Road SW11 ÂŁ950,000 Freehold Battersea Park Sales 020 7720 8077 | battpksales@dng.co.uk

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A beautifully presented 1,230 sq. ft. flat which occupies the first, second and third floors of this impressive mid-terrace Victorian townhouse. The property has outstanding views over Wandsworth Common and on to The City.

3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Open-plan kitchen/reception room, Conservatory, EPC: D

This charming Shaftesbury cottage has been newly extended and refurbished to an excellent standard. The property is light and airy throughout and also boasts a beautiful landscaped garden.

3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), Reception room, Kitchen, Dining room, Garden, EPC: D

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Hambalt Road SW4 £995 per week + admin fees* Unfurnished Clapham Lettings 020 8675 0888 | claphamlets@dng.co.uk

Gosberton Road SW12 £825 per week + admin fees* Unfurnished Balham Lettings 020 7042 3320 | balhamlets@dng.co.uk

South

Balham

Battersea

North

Chelsea

Fulham

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Battersea Park

A stunning family home located in the heart of the Abbeville Village within easy walking distance of Clapham Common.

The property is neutrally decorated throughout and offers fantastic living and entertaining space.

5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), Double reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, South-facing garden, Cellar, EPC: D

A wonderful family home ideally located in the desirable Nightingale Triangle. The property is within easy walking distance to the open spaces of Wandsworth Common and less than ten minutes to Balham station.

5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Double reception room, Kitchen/ breakfast room, Cloakroom/utility room, Garden, Cellar, EPC: D

Clapham

East Putney

Hammersmith & Shepherd’s Bush

Kensington

Southfields & Earlsfield

West Putney

Kensington Gate

South Kensington

Notting Hill

Pimlico & Westminster

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Pulborough Road SW18 £807 per week + admin fees* Unfurnished Southfields Lettings 020 8874 8844 | sthfldslets@dng.co.uk

Alexandra Avenue SW11 £600 per week + admin fees* Furnished Battersea Park Lettings 020 7498 5243 | battpklets@dng.co.uk

An exceptional, newly refurbished family house, offering over 1,800 sq. ft. of living space. The property is arranged over three floors and also has a fantastic south-facing garden.

4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/dining room, Study, Cloakroom, Utility room, Garden, EPC: D

This immaculately presented ground floor flat is located in a popular new portered development moments from Battersea Park. The flat is both light and spacious and benefits from underfloor heating throughout.

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite) , Open-plan kitchen/ reception room, Balcony, Lift, Underground parking, EPC: C

Good to know... *An initial one-off tenancy agreement fee of £240 (inc VAT) per property and a £45 (inc VAT) referencing charge per person will apply. At the end of the tenancy an inventory check-out fee will be charged, this amount will depend on the size of the property and whether it is furnished/unfurnished.

For more details visit www.douglasandgordon.com/tenants/infoandcharges

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