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FEELING CRAFTY

CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK HIGHLIGHTS

CAREY MULLIGAN

ON FAME AND MOTHERHOOD

INSIDE STORY

OFFBEAT INTERIORS ARRIVE IN THE CITY

FLASH OF COLOUR HERO PIECES FOR SPRING

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contents May 2016

32 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL

10 CAREY MULLIGAN

37 SMILES BETTER

c u lt u r e

WHAT’S ON

Diary dates for May

English Rose Carey Mulligan on privacy and coming into her own as an actress

fa s h i o n

FASHION CONFIDENTIAL

This month’s hottest trends and products

22 MEET YOUR HEROES

H E A LT H & B E AU T Y Best beauty buys of the month Review: Pure Periodontics

Food & Drink

40 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL Tasty happenings from the local area

43 RESTAURANT REVIEWS Chinese Laundry and Bel-Air

Statement pieces for spring

50 LA STORY

We head downtown to discover the burgeoning art scene revitalising the city

57 UK GETAWAY

Hambleton Hall combines country house comfort with luxury and Michelin-starred cuisine

City & Angel: Emerald V-neck Mini dress,£235.00, East: Navy Modern Art Mini Dress, £550.00 North by Northwest: Chiffon Halter Maxi Dress, £450.00 t a r a j a r m o n .c o m

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60 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS Leafy green accessories are what we’re coveting this month

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63 CAVE OF WONDERS

Curiousa & Curiousa and Blackpop team up at No.39 Amwell Street

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Covers: T A R A J A R M O N

43 64 AT THE HUB

We choose our highlights of Clerkenwell Design Week 2016

PROPERTY

72 PROPERTY NEWS News and views on the area

78 FAMOUS PLACES

Nigel Lewis discovers the latest celebrity pads to come onto the market

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EDITOR’S letter

he month of May has always been associated with festivities: May Day, the beginning of wedding season, Royal Ascot. This is perhaps because, in London at least, May is the first month when sitting outside doesn’t feel like a punishment. With this in mind we’ve decided to focus our beauty notes this month on pots and potions to best prepare a bride for her wedding day. See which new rose face cream is an absolute must on page 32. There are so many occasions to dress up for in May, giving your wardrobe a spring overhaul is a must. That’s why our fashion shoot this month focuses on statement pieces that raise the style stakes and instantly make an outfit unforgettable. Turn to

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page 25 to see the Rosetta Getty trousers we can’t live without. Among the usual suspects (Chelsea Flower Show, the Cartier Queen’s Cup at Guards Polo Club) is a relative newcomer to the cultural landscape: London Craft Week. It may only be in its second year but it is already shaping up to be one of the best citywide events in the calendar. We choose our highlights on page 14. Our lead interview this month is with the enigmatic Carey Mulligan, who talks to us about keeping her life private and coming into her own as an actress. I hope you enjoy the issue. Ciao! ◆

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NOEL STEWART, SS16, LONDON CRAFT WEEK 2016; LONDONCRAFTWEEK.COM

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DESIGNING FOR A LIVING CITY

T h ro u gh o u t May B a rb i c a n he brutalist architecture of the Barbican T Estate divides opinion but whether you love or hate it one thing is for sure: it’s one of London’s most iconic buildings. This show will take a look into the design with original layouts, landscape plans, fittings and illustrations. u Silk Street, EC2Y; barbican.org.uk

LAWRENCE AFTER ARABIA

Photo London

T h ro u gh o u t May Ha m p s te a d T he a tre n 1922, the most famous man in I England, T.E. Lawrence, dropped off the face of the earth. Or so it seemed. In this play, the uncrowned ‘King of Arabia’ hides himself in the village of Ayot St Lawrence. We watch on as the war hero, craving normality, struggles to deal with his new found fame. u Eton Avenue, NW3; hampsteadtheatre.com

From 1 9 May S omerset House

Insanely popular in 2015, London’s first and only international photography show is back for a second year. As the single largest takeover of Somerset House, four floors of exhibition space will display some of the contemporary world’s most influential photographs. Guided tours, a new addition for this year, will give visitors a unique insight into the work, with enlightening comments from specialists in the field. Strand, WC2R; photolondon.org

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AFTER INDEPENDENCE

4 - 2 8 May Arc o l a T he a tre frica is changing. The native population A are fighting to regain their farm land from the white immigrants. Inspired by real events in Zimbabwe, this play follows Guy and Kathleen, two farmers who realise they have more than land to lose when the new government tries to buy their ranch. u 24 Ashwin Street, E8; arcolatheatre.com

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UNSEEN

Fro m 2 0 May B e n Ur i G a ll e r y hree of the world’s greatest T cities Ω London, Paris and New York Ω saw great social and political change between the 1930s and 1960s. This exhibition is the first to bring together the photography of Wolfgang Suschitzky, Dorothy Bohm and Neil Libbert to show an outsider’s perspective of these places. Capturing authentic moments in time, each photograph reveals the fact that while these cities were beautiful places, they were also filled with social division and political tension. u 108A Boundary Road, NW8;

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Thro u gho u t May Wr i nge r + Ma n gl e

POLLY PENROSE: 10 SECONDS

5 - 8 May Hoxton G aller y n a series of performative I self-portraits, Polly Penrose explores her own identity in an abstract manner. Using a 10 second self-timer, she has taken a series of photographs in which her face is kept concealed and her body is sculpted around everyday objects. Becoming both emotionally and physically involved in every stage of her shoot, Penrose produces images with a narrative that liberate and fascinate. u 59 Old Street, EC1V;

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Curated by food journalist Victoria Stewart, Wringer + Mangle’s supperclub series will run for eight weeks. Consisting of a four-course menu and cocktail, the evenings promise to be seriously delicious. Choose from Vietnamese from Uyen Luu or Persian from Soli and Sanaz Zardosht; neither will disappoint. 13-18 Sidworth Street, E8; wringerandmangle.designmynight.com

SHOW OF THE MONTH © COURTESY OF THE ARTIST AND RONCHINI GALLERY

MASSIMO VITALI Fro m 2 0 May R o n c h i n i G alle r y

orn in 1944, Italian artist and photographer Massimo Vitali studied his profession at the London College of Printing. Capturing the world at the start of the 80s, when there was a growing mistrust in photography’s ability to capture the subtleties of reality, he began a

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series of Italian beach panoramas. Exploring the inner conditions and disturbances of normality, he drew his focus back to his home country following drastic political changes. Beautiful and fascinating.  22 Dering Street, W1S; ronchinigallery.com

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S o m e t h i n g Ab o u t

CAREY Award-winning actor Carey Mulligan on starting a family and coming to terms with fame W o r d s J a k e T ay l o r I m a g e s PA I m ag e s / C a r l o A l l e g r i

elebrity couplings are wellpublicised affairs. From Posh and Becks to Brangelina, these millionaire marriages invite the media’s scrutiny as public and private lives become intertwined, often to the point where it’s difficult to discriminate between the two. For Carey Mulligan and her charttopping husband Marcus Mumford (of Mumford and Sons fame), the exact opposite is true: since marrying and starting a family together, the line between the public and the private has never been clearer. Mulligan has worked with a slew of celebrated directors including Steve McQueen, Baz Luhrmann and the Coen brothers, so she’s no stranger to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. But away from the silver screen she has always been fiercely protective of her personal life – at times enigmatically passive; at others staunchly forthright in defence of her privacy. Mulligan’s breakthrough role came in 2009 as schoolgirl Jenny in Lone Sherfig’s

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An Education. The character was similar in some ways to Mulligan herself (both excelled academically, for one thing) but the fame that came with the film’s success was, as Mulligan later told The Guardian, “all a bit terrifying”. Having confessed that she “doesn’t have a public persona”, the trials and tribulations of celebrity status, not to mention the ever-present paparazzi, were a constant “nightmare” for Mulligan. She struggled with photoshoots and award shows, once describing the Academy Awards as “overwhelming and glamourous and not really me at all” – and yet now, at the age of 30, it appears that this English rose is finally beginning to bloom. “I feel more sure of myself,” Mulligan says. “I was very reticent when I was younger but now I have greater confidence in my work and I’m much better at getting my view across when I’m speaking to directors. I used to be so shy that it made it difficult for me to enjoy whatever success I had, but now everything seems fabulous and promising… although there are still times

when I have to pinch myself to make sure that it’s not a dream!” Staying grounded as a Hollywood starlet is in itself a feat worthy of admiration. Both Mulligan and her husband have developed reputations based around their respective work, rather than any sense of tabloid scandal or over-inflated ego. Mulligan is of the opinion that “the minute you get to be like ‘look how famous I am’, you should give it up,” adding that as Mumford is “the only thing” that’s entirely hers, she does her best to keep their relationship “totally away” from the limelight. Family friend Sienna Miller has described Mulligan and Mumford’s marriage as “idyllic”. “They both come from very solid families and have a real sense of the life they want to live,” says Miller. “Marcus can headline Glastonbury and Carey can be nominated for however many Oscars, and then they come back to their farm and they’re in big woolly jumpers, raising piglets – it’s an amazing balance.” Mumford has been present in Mulligan’s life since they met at a church youth camp and became pen pals;

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ARTS & CULTURE / PROFILE they reconnected in 2012 when they were both involved in the making of Inside Llewellyn Davis and were married in a matter of months. Mulligan told The Guardian that she feels “more settled and more secure than I’ve probably ever been” since getting hitched. For the girl who “had a great childhood” but “wasn’t ‘in the group’”, her marriage to Mumford has cemented her place within the upper echelons of British celebrity, regardless of whether that was her aim. Mulligan’s last cinematic outing was Suffragette, which she describes as a valuable opportunity to learn more about the history of feminism, a cause close to her heart. It was also a chance to work with “inspiring” fellow actors such as Meryl Streep. “It’s nothing new for me to admit that she’s my heroine,” says Mulligan. “It’s not just her incredible ability and talent; she also uses her position for notable causes.”

AWAY FROM THE SILVER SCREEN

she has always been FIERCELY, AND

at times enigmatically, PASSIVE

Mulligan, too, has philanthropic interests. In 2010 she donated the Vionnet gown she wore on the red carpet of that year’s BAFTA ceremony to Oxfam in order to raise money for a series of women’s projects. In 2012 she became an ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society; her grandmother’s dementia is one of the few elements of her family life that Mulligan discusses with the media. Speaking at a society event, Mulligan said she was “committed to helping the Alzheimer’s Society in any way” she could. “My family and I rely on the help of organisations like Alzheimer’s Society to help us understand the disease and guide us in the care of my grandmother,” Mulligan explained, adding that she thought it was “a privilege to meet so many people with dementia”. More recently, the actor has become involved in helping the charity War Child,

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and has been vocal about the struggles faced by children in both the Democratic Republic of Congo and Syria, whose lives have been affected by war. For Mulligan, seeing the suffering of children who were around the same age as her own baby daughter Evelyn had a profound effect on her. “I look at my daughter and think, this is so exciting: you could be a doctor or a lawyer or an engineer,” she told ITV News in 2015. “These parents in Syria, they had those same feelings, and now that’s gone.” Such public comments about Evelyn, born in September last year, are exceedingly rare. Despite widespread speculation from the media and fans, Mulligan is committed to staying tight-lipped, saying that when people ask her “all the time” about her daughter, she demurely replies “Oh, I can’t, I’m sorry,” in what she describes as “a very British way”.

For Mulligan, who has seemingly made a habit out of taking regular breaks from the rigours of film-making, last year’s pregnancy and birth while starring in two movies, Far From the Madding Crowd and Suffragette, and the stage show Skylight was, by her own admission, “pretty stressful”. “Doing press with a tiny baby means timing has been very important and babies do what they want, which is a challenge,” Mulligan told The Mirror. She did, however, have a secret weapon when it came to juggling her duties as a celebrity and a mother: “It’s really helpful when you have Meryl Streep backstage at events, shouting at people on your behalf and telling them to hurry up because you have a nursing mother here!”  To find out more about these charities visit l alzheimers.org.uk l warchild.org.uk

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ondon Design Week, Fashion Week and events like Frieze Art Fair have long been part of the capitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural landscape. It seems somewhat surprising therefore, that a Londonwide, five day festival celebrating makers and craftsmen should only be celebrating its second anniversary this year. Ranging from perfumers revealing how a world-class fragrance is developed to jewelers cutting and polishing diamonds, London Craft Week is an opportunity for anyone who has ever wondered what goes into producing a luxury product to get a glimpse behind the scenes. The show is not restricted to one area of London; venues as varied as Selfridges, Chelsea Physic Garden, Clerkenwell and the Royal Academy will all be taking part as well as several

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ARTS & CULTURE / LONDON CRAFT WEEK Ever wondered what it takes to produce the fantastical costumes worn in TV series such as Game of Thrones or films like King Arthur? All will be revealed at Angel’s Costumers where visitors will get the opportunity to hear from the costume designers and jewellery makers who bring these mythical worlds to life. The unique tour of the legendary London costumers in Garrick Road will begin in the tailoring department where bespoke pieces are created for film, TV and theatre. Next up is the alterations section, where costumes are restored and altered to fit the specific requirements of the costume designer. The tour will then move to the cavernous Costume Warehouse, containing over eight miles of costume hanging rails with approximately one million individual items – sartorial heaven. In the City, award-winning engravers at Rebus in Hatton Garden (London’s famous jewellery quarter) will demonstrate how to produce the intricate

Julian Star, 3 Monumental Jars, Photo Jan Baldwin, London Craft Week 2016

THE PERFECT opporunity to MEET THE MAKERS behind luxury BRANDS signet rings and famous trophies they have become known for. The world of cordwaining is not one that many are given the opportunity to explore, which is why the Sebastian Tarek Open Studio in Sunbury Workshops is not to be missed. The Australian-born, East London-based shoemaker has worked for the city’s finest shoemakers since 2003, creating work to satisfy the picky clientele of Savile Row and beyond. His talk will reveal the process of commissioning a pair of shoes from start to finish, using the very best materials and traditional techniques. The 18thgeneration shoe maker will also treat visitors to a demonstration in practical cordwaining. This is only a taste of what London Craft Week has to offer so, in the words of How To Spend It’s Charlotte Abrahams, ‘Whether your intention is to consume or simply converse, if you appreciate beauty and the value of craftsmanship, then London Craft Week is one of the month’s must-visit events.’ 

Rebus Signet Rings . Engraving, London Craft Week 2016

throughout the City and East London. Some of the highlights from the 70 events and the 350 makers taking part in year’s show include a behind-the-scenes gun factory tour at Holland and Holland on Harrow Road, NW10. Taking visitors on a journey through the many processes required to produce a quality firearm, the tour ends at the finishing ‘shops’ where bespoke sporting guns and rifles are made. The factory itself was built in 1898 and was designed so that the ‘actioners’ could use the morning light on one side of the building while engravers used the afternoon light.

Vacheron Constantin, London Craft Week 2016

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PHOTOSHOOT: THE NEW HEROES

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TREND: FLOWER POWER

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CUT & PASTE Juergen Teller and Céline's creative director Phoebe Philo referenced a cut and paste scrapbook to showcase its SS16 collection. The campaign features voluminous shapes – and, as ever, handbags that are set to become cult classics. Céline, 103 Mount Street, W1; 020 7491 8200 celine.com

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Royal Ascot outfits, flamingo pumps and metallic bags top our shopping list this month Wo r d s c h a r l o t t e a d s e t t

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ur designer to watch at the moment is Lauren Barfoot, alumni of fashion breeding ground, the Royal College of Art. Her collection of printed silk lounge- and resortwear under the label Holland Street (named for the street she grew up in, in Cambridge, not W8) absolutely oozes luxury. There are short, sassy kimonos and longer, elegant robes in various prints – our favourite being the Casati collection (kimono pictured above), inspired by the flamboyant Marchesa Luisa Casati, described by Barfoot as ‘a lavishly eccentric Italian heiress with a decadent passion for couture’. Because given that we can't all actually be the Marchesa, fabulous as she sounds, enveloping ourselves in the kind of silk she’d certainly have chosen can infuse our lives with a little of her sparkle. There’s also the Ikko collection, inspired by Japanese graphic designer Ikki Tanaka with contemporary floral designs, and Carmen Camellia, that fuses a British countryside feel with geometric flare and influences of Raoul Dufy, Paul Poiret and Collier Campbell. Everything comes beautifully packed and exquisitely finished, with stockists including Fenwick in Bond Street. Prices range from £189 to £275.u

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Racing Ahead Royal Ascot S tyle G uide

Race season is coming - and the annual sartorial question of what to wear to uphold the strict dress code returns. Royal Ascot has produced a Style Guide designed to give fresh ideas of appropriate, but fashion forward outfits for the iconic British summer-time event. Download the style guide at ascot.co.uk

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Jimmy Choo

To mark its 20th anniversary, Jimmy Choo has launched Memento, a collection of high-octane heels and clutch bags that celebrates its red carpet legacy for dressing the A-list. Cloud clutch bag, £2,495 and Romy 100 suede court shoe, £995 jimmychoo.com

NAU T ICA L

limited

EDITION

Look shipshape this spring

THE COLD SHOULDER Proenza Schouler

Shoulders make a welcome return as fashion’s favourite erogenous zone this season. Forget thigh-high splits, it’s time to expose your bare shoulders with a blouse top. proenzaschouler.com

editor’s

PICK

BLUE VELVET Mrs Alice for French S ole

London girl-about-town and style muse Alice Naylor-Leyland has created a gorgeous 10 piece capsule collection of flat pumps for French Sole. Top of our wishlist are these chic navy velvet flamingo 'Hefner' pumps. £185; frenchsole.com

IT'S A PUZZLE

Loewe

The Puzzle bag from Spanish fashion house Loewe is the bag to be seen with right now. The origamiinspired panels mean it can be folded completely flat and can also be carried as a oversize clutch. Metallic leather Puzzle bag £1,375 brownsfashion.com

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01. THOM BROWNE Cotton blouse £400; mytheresa.com 02. ANYA HINDMARCH Leather maxi Edbury bag £1395; brownsfashion.com 03. THE ELDER STATESMAN Denim flared jeans £350; net-a-porter.com 04. ISABEL MARANT ÉTOILE Cotton military Milford jacket £390; avenue32.com 05. JONATHAN SAUNDERS Nappa leather Bordeaux belt £320; avenue32.com 06. JJS LEE Voile pleated skirt £685; avenue32.com 07. AQUAZZURA Belgravia espadrilles £294; farfetch.com

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HEROES Shift gear into the new season with SS16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power pieces P h o t o g r a p h y Pa u S t y l i s t R o m i l ly M a s o n

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The DRESS ROKSANDA Stripe dress, ÂŁ1,495 Available at avenue32.com

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The TOP PHILOSOPHY DI LORENZO SERAFINI Blush Broderie Anglaise Shoulder Frill Blouse, £370 LEVAINKASH Acis Earring, £245 Available at avenue32.com

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The TROUSERS ROSETTA GETTY Cream Silk-Blend Paisley Culottes, £550 ROSETTA GETTY Cream Silk-Blend Paisley Tunic, £790 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Off-White Leather Fringed Bianca Bag, £615 LEVAINKASH Mata Ring, £205 Available at avenue32.com

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The JACKET PASKAL BLUSH PINK CREPE SCALED JACKET, £365 PETER PILOTTO White Lace Striped Gaze Dress, £2,860 Available at avenue32.com

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The KNIT T BY ALEXANDER WANG Sky Cotton Frayed-Edge Skirt, £345 JÉRÔME DREYFUSS Orange Suede Popeye Shoulder Bag, £395 Available at avenue32.com

PHOTOGRAPHY: Pau FASHION: Romilly Mason MAKE UP: Roberta Kearsey using MAC Cosmetics HAIR: Maki Tanaka using Aveda FASHION ASSISTANT: Ella Cutter

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FASHION / TREND EMILY LONDON

Flower 'Lacock' halo headband, £335; harveynichols.com

TABITHA SIMMONS

'Hermonine Meadow' pumps, £485; brownsfashion.com

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

ERDEM SS16

Embellished fabric clutch bag, £2,395; mytheresa.com

ZIMMERMANN

'Havoc' pearl top, £900; zimmermannwear.com

DOLCE & GABBANA Silk midi dress, £1,600; mytheresa.com

MONIQUE LHUILLIER

Silk printed maxi skirt, £4,340; farfetch.com

EMILIA WICKSTEAD

'Spencer' high-waisted trousers, £620; brownsfashion.com

FLOWER POWER

L*SPACE

'Liberty Love Chloe' bikini, £198; beachflamingo.com

Botanical blooms herald the start of the summer season

ROCKINS

'Flora' silk crepe de chine scarf, £165; net-a-porter.com

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BRIAN ATWOOD

'Oriana' appliqué sandals, £800; farfetch.com

ANNA-KARIN KARLSSON 'Rose Rouge' sunglasses, £425; annakarinkarlsson.com

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BLUE TIT CLAPTON Award-winning hairdressers in E5

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pring is here once more and with it, the perfect excuse to shake up your style. Perhaps there’s a shorter ’do you’ve been eyeing up? Or maybe a colour that you’re dying to try out? If so, there are few salons that will treat your locks better than Blue Tit, Clapton. The salon has outposts in Peckham, Brockley, Dalston, Stratford and now Brixton, each of which have a distinct personality according to the area. The façade of the Clapton Branch is the epitome of shabby chic but without any of the cutesy Cath Kidston-ness that implies. The interior is all exposed brick, bleached, bare floorboards and lush greenery. Hanging industrial lights give the finishing touch. I am greeted warmly and immediately offered a coffee from the serious-looking coffee maker behind the ‘bar’. There is also beer on tap, or wine if you prefer, both of which are dispensed freely. I have come in for a chop, taking my reasonably long hair up to a sharp shoulderlength crop. I am also about to try out one of the salon’s signature treatments: flamboyage. This involves highlighting the hair at the ends in a natural-looking way to create texture and warmth. My wonderful colourist Luigi gets cracking and soon my lacklustre brunette has a honey sheen at the tips. Alexis, my stylist, then starts the cut which adds in a few layers to give my thin-ish hair some volume and movement and somehow sorts out my ever-present cowslick. The result is fantastic – edgy, amplified and, most important, it suits me perfectly. The only question isn’t whether I’ll be back but when. u

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Sun Worship Estée Lauder

Nothing pops against a white dress like a tan. However, brides who can’t escape to the Bahamas before the big day need not panic: Estée Lauder’s cult Bronze Goddess collection can help you fake it. Brush on a dusting of the Bronzing Powder, a few dabs of Pure Colour Illuminator to highlight your cheekbones and finish it off with a slick of Bronze Goddess Shimmering Body Oil and you will dazzle down that aisle. esteelauder.co.uk

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The night before the big day is crucial, so prior to donning your eyemask we recommend applying a healthy dollop of Fresh’s new Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream to leave your complexion dewy and primed for your makeup session the next morning. £34; fresh.com

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Sometimes it’s the little details that really bring a bridal look together: a flower in the hair, the embroidery on a veil or a even pretty nail colour. These new dusky pastel shades from Soigné are a lovely alternative to the classic pale pink or naked nail, adding a hint of colour to your white ensemble. £11; soignenails.com

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ICE, ICE BABY La Prairie

Every bride has a glow on their wedding day – but there’s no harm in giving your skin a helping hand. Incorporate La Prairie’s new Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Serum and Transforming Cream with SPF 30 into your daily beauty regimen to even out skin tone and banish dullness for optimum radiance. £218 & £134; laprairie.co.uk

SALON STYLE 171

This May, Islington-based salon 171 is offering a hair tint, cut and blow dry for only £60 for clients who quote the following reference when booking: MH05. Fancy a free file and paint manicure when you have your full price pedicure? Quote MB05 when booking. 171 Upper Street, N1; 171hairandbeauty.com

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1. BRAUN FACIAL EPILATOR AND CLEANSING BRUSH, £69.99; boots.co.uk 2. PHILIPS VISAPURE ESSENTIAL FACIAL CLEANSING DEVICE, £150; philips.co.uk 3. MAGNITONE LONDON VIBRA-SONIC DAILY CLEANSING BRUSH, £70; magnitone.co.uk 4. CLARISONIC ARIA WHITE, £155; clarisonic.co.uk 5. CLINIQUE SONIC SYSTEM PURIFYING CLEANSING BRUSH, £79; clinique.co.uk 6. NO!NO! ULTRA, £229; mynono.co.uk 7. FOREO LUNA 2, £149; foreo.com 8. BABYLISS TRUE GLOW SONIC SKINCARE CLEANSING SYSTEM, £80; boots.co.uk

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um disease (or periodontitis) is no rarity, even in the our enlightened times, and if left untreated it can lead to bleeding gums, receding gums and even loss of teeth. I didn’t fancy any of that – but I can’t say I was much tempted by the traditional, surgical approaches to offsetting such problems, either. Which is why I booked an appointment with Pure Periodontics, specialists in nonsurgical periodontics and pioneers of the Waterlase treatment. Sukriti, the practice manager, made me feel at ease straight away with a friendly smile and a calming voice. Having studied psychology, she is looking at ways to help patients with the all-too common fear of the dentist. Dr Neesha Patel, the practice principal, is ranked among the best periodontists in London, having achieved the Specialist in Periodontics title from the General Dental Council and won awards in restorative dentistry and oral surgery. Dr Patel's expertise is second to none, and when she talks in so much detail

about periodontics, it's clear that she is enormously passionate about her job. Immediately I am sent for an x-ray to investigate the damage to my gums and bone mass – and the results are alarming. My gums are receding and I have lost some bone, leaving me at risk of losing teeth. A drastic measure and a healthy teeth and gum regimen is needed, so Dr Patel puts me on a six-month course of treatment beginning with a pain-free Waterlase treatment. I return every couple of months to see the dental hygienist to ensure that my gums are in tip-top condition. She explains exactly what she is doing and even shows me how to brush my teeth in the most effective way to keep the plaque away

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THE KITCHEN SHELF The Kitchen Shelf by Eve O’Sullivan and Rosie Reynolds is based on the idea of the fashion capsule wardrobe. It shows that with a perfectly stocked pantry of basic items, everyone can create delicious, effortless food every day. Just like adding a colourful scarf to a simple white shirt. The Kitchen Shelf is published this month by Phaidon, £16.99

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A GREAT MATCH Wine & food pairings for May B y J a n e Pa r k i n s o n

POTTED CRAB

he delicate flavour of crab loves zesty fizz and where better to look nowadays than our excellent homegrown wines? This Hambledon sparkler is from Hampshire and it’s one of England’s most impressive at the moment. Crunchy apple flavours, lively bubbles and lightly nutty to match the toast with the crab. u

● Hambledon Classic Cuvée Brut NV £29.95, bbr.com

MOUSSAKA

oussaka isn’t just about lamb, of course, but aubergines, tomatoes, creamy sauce and cheese too. A local Greek red would work well naturally but for something more familiar, this Syrah from France’s Rhône Valley has enough juicy red fruit flavour and freshness to match the richness of lamb and cut through the cheesy creaminess. u

● Syrah de l’Ardèche 2013 £7.50, marksandspencer.com

RHUBARB & ALMOND TART

he sharpness of rhubarb loves an unctuous sticky wine and Canada is a master at this, more specifically at making ice wine, where the water of the grapes (Vidal is the grape of choice here) freezes inside the berry on the vine leaving the grape’s contents proportionally high in sugar. Sweet and glossy with luscious mango and mandarin flavours, it a heavenly match here.

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School Dinner B&H Kitchen

Calling all keen amateur chefs! Bourne and Hollingsworth have recently opened a cookery school in their Clerkenwell building, off Exmouth Market. Hosted by Adam Gray (Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, Rhodes Twenty Four, Skylon) and his Head Chef Anthony Horn, the classes will take place three times a week. 42 Northampton Road, EC1R; bourneandhollingsworth.com

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Part Rubik’s Cube, part confection, this charming collaboration between master chocolatier Pierre Marcolini and fashion house Peter Pilotto is the perfect blend of design and deliciousness. A great gift for the chocolate-lover in your life if you can bear to part with it. £39.90; marcolini.com

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Combining pub, dining room and bar, The Lighterman is the newest addition to King’s Cross’s Granary Square. Designed with an industrial feel, the floor-to-ceiling windows will offer fantastic views out over the canal while the British menu and extensive drinks list earmark this as our summer eatery of choice. 3 Granary Square, N1C; thelighterman.co.uk

50ml Hoxton Gin • 20ml Rhubarb puree 20ml lemon juice • 10ml sugar syrup 10ml elderflower cordial • Top soda water

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Honey Margarita

Modern British fare is coming to Farringdon in the form of Anglo, pet project of chef Mark Jarvis. The menus are updated every week so patrons can keep coming back and there will also be an extensive tasting menu in the evenings of six or more courses. 30 Cross Street, EC1; anglorestaurant.com

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GOOD SPIRITS Black Rock

The phrase ‘whisky on tap’ has only ever been a figurative one – until now, that is. Intimate subterranean bar Black Rock aims to demystify the amber spirit and educate punters using its ‘Whisky Library’ of over 250 bottles from around the world. 9 Christopher Street, EC2A; blackrock.bar

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BEL-AIR Feel good fast food in Shoreditch

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ringing a slice of sunny California to Shoreditch, Bel-Air specialises in healthy fast food. Since opening in 2014 they have become known for their substantial salads which are packed full of lean proteins and every type of veg imaginable. The boxes come in three different sizes and can be customised depending on individual tastes. Their spring menu, which launched in April, makes for a fantastic lunch option – especially if you can take the time to enjoy it in the sunshine. The tarragon yogurt chicken with crushed purple new potatoes with almond pesto is creamy and tender. The pesto contains chilies giving the whole dish a nice kick. My big salad box is a combination of Za’atar cauliflower with freekeh, spinach mint, fresh pomegranate and pomegranate molasses dressing, roast courgette - honey, nigella and goat’s curd dressing, spring herb crumb and salmon with green harissa. Though all delicious, the stars of the show are the cauliflower (flavourful with just the right amount of crunch) and the salmon (flaky and tangy). This is all topped off with a delightfully chewy cacao and peanut butter cookie. Perfection. ◆

Doing Laundry Chinese food but not as you know it at Chinese Laundry in Islington Wo r d s e l i z a b e t h h u t t o n

orget sweet and sour chicken and egg fried rice, the menu at Chinese Laundry revolves around the lesser known delicacies of Northern China. Owned by Royal College of Art graduates Peiran Cong and Tontong Ren, the food and the decor are inspired by the duo’s upbringing in 1980s China; think net curtains and nick-nacks, omelettes and pancakes. Both kitsch and cute, it’s undoubtedly the coolest Chinese restaurant in London, which makes you wonder whether eating here will prove the old saying ‘style-over-substance’ correct. Thankfully, I can assure you it doesn’t. Unfamiliar with most of the menu, my friend and I ordered a feast of egg cõng yóu bing, big baozi, egg hug dumplings and pan fried mushrooms. We loved the cõng yóu bing; it’s a pan-fried, crispy, chewy multi-layer pancake folded over fried eggs

and homemade hot sauce. The enormous big baozis came and impressed with sweet caramalised pork belly and incredibly soft steamed buns. My favourite dish, however, was the egg hug dumpling. This is by far the oddest looking but most delicious plate, with pork dumplings cooked onto an omelette and topped with coriander, tomato, bacon, sesame and hot sauce. With an impressive cocktail list, one thing you’ve got to try is the popular traditional Chinese spirit, Baiju. Made from fermented sorghum, the drink is infused with various flavours. If that’s not your thing, then try the dirty laundry, which is chocolate-infused gin, dry vermouth, olive juice, cocoa powder and chocolate ice pop. ◆

● chinese l aundry

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Open Morning Tuesday 3 May Come along anytime between 9am and 11.30am and see our school in action! Eaton Square School is an independent, coeducational Nursery, Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory school in the heart of central London, educating children from the age of 2 Â˝ to 13 years old. The main school is in Belgravia, with three nursery schools located across London. 79 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1PP T: 020 7931 9469 E: registrar@eatonsquareschool.com

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Elvaston Place Open Morning Thursday 9 June - 9am The Long Garden Open Morning Wednesday 8 June - 9.30am Booking is essential Hyde Park School offers your child a unique, well-rounded education, with 2 locations in central London. Our Nursery & Pre-Prep is located behind Marble Arch (W2) and takes children ages 2 - 5. Our Preparatory is in South Kensington (SW7) and takes ages 4 - 11. The Long Garden, St Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fields, Albion Street, London W2 2AX ~ 24 Elvaston Place, London SW7 5NL T: 020 7225 3131 E: registrar@hydeparkschool.co.uk

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The Lyceum is a small, non-selective, independent nursery and school for boys and girls aged 3-11, with a unique educational philosophy delivered through topic-based learning. The school is situated in the City of London, near to Old Street and Shoreditch. 6 Paul Street, City of London EC2A 4JH T: 020 7247 1588 E: admin@lyceumschool.co.uk

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MERRY MERINO Smalls

Merino wool is cool in summer and warm in winter – and it even has builtin sun protection and antibacterial properties for ultimate practicality. Smalls is a range of stylish merino layers for all seasons and the new collection is both cosy and durable. Roll on the adult collection. lovemysmalls.com

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aby feet are, of course, baby soft which means that your little one's first walking shoes must be super comfortable. In summer, that can be tough - especially when holiday heat makes trainers and sensible shoes seem a little heavy-going. Step forward ace Netherlands-based children's footwear brand Donsje, whose sleek, supple sandals are fantastically easy to slip on, secured in place by a simple Velcro patch and come in several shades of smooth leather. Durable enough for a little roughand-tumble but sufficiently soft and lightweight to avoid blisters and chafing, they're ideal summer footwear for wee ones. Get the grass between their toes! 

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 Netflix Kids’ Original Beat Bugs will be released this August. The fun animated series will feature the music of the Beatles sung by international music artists including P!nk, Sia, The Shins and Regina Spektor. Perfect viewing for little ones. netflix.com

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THE REBIRTH OF COOL Downtown Los Angeles has experienced a renaissance over the last decade with street art, coffee shops, bars and restaurants taking over the old banks and municipal buildings. Rowena Marella-Daw reports.

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hile Hollywood basks in all the fame and glamour of its motion picture heritage, Downtown LA is slowly but surely poised to snatch the limelight as it goes through a renaissance. Of the many districts that make up the Downtown area, the Historic Row played a significant role in the early 1900s, when Broadway was a buzzing mecca for entertainment. Post WWII, new opportunities lured businesses and residents into the suburban sprawl around West Hollywood, leaving this corner of Downtown and surrounding enclaves to succumb to urban decay. But that’s about to change, as maverick entrepreneurs and a community of local artists and denizens breath new life into its empty streets and spaces. Already, hip Angelenos and visitors are gravitating towards the offbeat Historic and Arts districts, invigorated by a burgeoning cultural scene, revival of architectural gems, luxury property development, and a spate of trendy eateries and retail hotspots. At the heart of this revitalisation initiative is the

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iconic landmark. Across the street, the beautiful Eastern Columbia building went through a much-needed facelift to restore its original Art Deco turquoise terra cotta tiles, four-sided clock tower, and the ‘EASTERN’ neon sign above. A few blocks away, The Million Dollar Theatre, one of the oldest movie palaces in the country, is another symbol of Downtown LA’s Golden Age. The brainchild of showman and theatre impresario Sid Grauman of the Grauman Chinese Theatre fame, it was built with flamboyant details inspired Arts District Mural by the Spanish Churrigueresque Baroque style of the late 17th century. Historic Core’s Broadway Theatre District, The theatre opened in 1918, and in the 40s comprising 12 theatres spread across six became a venue for big bands and jazz blocks. Spearheading this movement is the performers, such as newly restored United Artists Theatre, Billie Holiday and Dizzy Gillespie. built in 1927 for the Maverick Film Studio Today, it’s a vibrant venue for film for luminaries Mary Pickford, Douglas screenings and multi-cultural evenings. Fairbanks, D.W Griffith and Charlie Chaplin. Period buildings have come and gone, This remarkable theatre spans three floors, including hotels that have either been its walls and ceilings embellished with left derelict or replaced by modern glass intricate Gothic-style carvings inspired by and steel skyscrapers. One exception the 16th century Segovia Cathedral. In its is the luxurious Millennium Biltmore early days, the building served as a place Hotel, formerly the Los Angeles Biltmore of worship, which explains the neon sign Hotel, which opened its doors in 1923. ‘JESUS SAVES’ behind the building. Indeed, Its magnificent décor represents lavish the building was saved, making the sign an Spanish-Italian Renaissance Revival

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Walt Disney Concert Hall

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and Beaux Arts details that embellish the grand lobby, Galleria and Crystal Ballroom, while Moorish Revival style prevails at the Rendezvous Court, where traditional afternoon tea is served. The hotel played host to numerous VIPs, most notably The Beatles, during their first US tour back in 1964, and also featured in countless films and TV series. Back in the 70s and 80s, artists who could no longer afford rising rents in Venice Beach and Hollywood moved into an enclave close to the Los Angeles River, where abandoned warehouses, factories and derelict rail

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depots provided shelter and studio-cumgallery space. This bold move and the growing underground arts community that followed led to the area being officially designated in the mid-90s as the Arts District. Since then, building façades have served as canvasses for vibrant street art from local artists. Though still rough around the edges, this former industrial wasteland has not deterred a spate of trendy eateries and assorted enterprises from staking their claim. Its gritty backdrop and randomness are what give the place its eclectic edge. There are big plans for the Arts District, and deals are being inked to develop commercial projects and hotels, including a Soho House members’ club, Soho Warehouse. Back at the Historic District, every second Thursday of each month, art enthusiasts descend upon Spring and Main streets, between 2nd and 9th streets to take part in the Downtown Art Walk (downtownartwalk.org), a free event that celebrates local artists and businesses. Those who wish to explore public art in more detail join the Historic Core Mural Tour, a guided walk around the district’s back-doubles. The Broad (thebroad.org) on Bunker Hill opened last September to showcase an extensive collection of post-war and contemporary art from philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. Its honeycomb-style ‘veil-and-vault’ design complements the

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quirky, avant-garde art installations from some of the world’s renowned artists – Jeff Koons, Roy Lichtenstein, Jean Michel Basquiat, John Ahearn and Takashi Murakami. Admission to The Broad is free, and just across the street are the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Museum of Contemporary Art. There’s no stopping the growth and progress of Downtown LA, and this is an opportune time to experience a revolution where past and present are converging, cultural diversity flourishes and street art defines the very fabric of this historic metropolis. u

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he Michelin-starred restaurant at Hambleton Hall has always been a draw in and of itself. During our stay we decide to indulge ourselves and choose the Tasting Menu for dinner. This begins with a fantastic concotion of mushroom, egg and bacon served in a tea cup and ends with an almond and amaretto soufflé that is lighter than air and comes accompanied by honey and quince ice cream. Each dish in between is truly excellent and the charming sommelier suggests pairings for every course. We retire, full and contented, wishing we could return tomorrow. ◆

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was 13 and enjoying the uneven, anarchic look. Winner of the Decorex Product of the Year Award 2015, there is more to the brand than wallpaper; the furniture is also incredibly bold and striking. Both will be launching a selection of luxury, contemporary, original designs at the new shop situated between creative hub Clerkenwell and smart, culture-rich Islington. Amwell Street itself is already well known by interior designers as the go to place for luxury fabrics, designer wallpapers and soft furnishings. With Timorous Beasties, Pigment & Patina and Northwood furnishings already populating the village style street, No 39 will fit in perfectly. 

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An immaculate two double bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the second floor of a modern gated development. Located on Green Lanes this spacious flat is moments from a wide selection of shops and amenities. Transport links include Finsbury Park and Manor House underground stations with Harringay station also just a short walk away.

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Two double bedrooms Two bathrooms, including one en suite Modern kitchen Wood flooring Private balcony Furnished EPC rating B

£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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THIS DUPLEX THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT IN BINA GARDENS, SOUTH KENSINGTON FEATURES INTERIOR DESIGNS BY GABHAN O’KEEFE AND IS ON THE MARKET FOR £3.5M WITH SAVILLS CHELSEA (020 7578 9000). FIVE YEARS AGO AN ALMOST IDENTICAL APARTMENT AROUND THE CORNER SOLD FOR £1.295M.

How crazy are house prices in London?

ur capital is famous across the world for its fast-rising and eye-watering house prices. The average in the capital recently reached £530,409 or nearly three times the UK average. And prices are rising fast - by 13.9% - which is considerably higher than most other regions outside London. Even more amazingly, there are currently almost 300 properties for sale in London over £10 million and combined, are worth a cool £3 billion. According to agent Savills, the value of London’s homes has risen in value by £650 billion since 2009 to £1.6 trillion, which is more than the value of all the housing in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the North of England combined. “With relatively low numbers of new homes being built, this increase is primarily due to higher prices being paid for existing homes,” says Neil Hudson of Savills Research.

“Increased competition in the mortgage lending market, stronger economic growth, demand from cash-only buyers, and a relative lack of appropriate homes for sale in the right locations, have all contributed to the average house price rising.” If you look back even further, the figures are even more gob smacking. If you had bought a home in London twenty years ago then, on average, it would have cost you £98,000 or 5.4 times less than today. First time buyers in London now have to find nearly as much (£91,400) just to put a deposit down, according to the Halifax. London’s unusual market is also revealed if you look at prices as a measure of square metres. Prices range from £11,635 per square metre in Kensington and Chelsea to £5,962 in Southwark. By comparison, the most expensive town outside London is Altrincham near Manchester at £2,446. “House price per square metre is a useful measure for house price comparison because it helps to adjust for differences in the size and type of properties between locations,” says Craig McKinlay, Mortgages Director at the Halifax.

“There has been a clear widening in the gap between southern England, particularly London, and the rest of the country over the past 20 years – a trend that has continued during the last five years.” But these ferocious upswings in property price that London has experienced have been very varied, depending on where you live. Here’s our list of key London boroughs and their average house prices five and ten years ago, based on data from both leading agent Chestertons and the Land Registry, in descending order of price. u

TOP 10 LONDON BOROUGHS • BY T H E £ / P E R S Q UA R E M E T R E •

KENSINGTON & CHELSEA

WESTMINSTER

TOP 9 BOROUGHS •

BY PRICE RISES

CAMDEN

• HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM

BOROUGH KENSINGTON & CHELSEA

2016

£1.3 8

Mi l l i o n

2011

2006

£8 8 3,0 0 0

£684 ,0 0 0

WESTMINSTER

£1.05 Mi l l i o n

£671,000

£541,000

CAMDEN

£851,000

£5 37 ,0 0 0

£4 69,0 0 0

HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM

£832,000

£520,000

£456,000

ISLINGTON

£701,000

£4 4 6,0 0 0

£388 ,0 0 0

WA N D S WO R T H

£617,000

£436,000

£409,000

RICHMOND UPON THAMES

£663 ,000

£4 7 0,0 0 0

£4 30,0 0 0

H AC K N E Y

£673,000

£347,000

£322,000

KINGSTON UPON THAMES

£451,000

£3 35 ,0 0 0

£32 6,0 0 0

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ISLINGTON

WANDSWORTH

RICHMOND UPON THAMES

HACKNEY

TOWER HAMLETS

SOUTHWARK

£11,635 £9,571 £8,829 £8,306 £7,399 £6,761 £6,265 £6,196 £5,980 £5,962

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A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON BUYING, RENTING AND SELLING HOMES.

AMBLER ROAD, HIGHBURY, N4 £1,400,000 FREEHOLD et o er three floors this stunning four bedroom end of terrace ictorian house has been finished to a high standard throughout. he property pro ides a onderful family home ha ing been e tended to create a fantastic social space. four bedrooms | resident parking | great location

TOMLINSON CLOSE, LONDON, E2 £675,000 LEASEHOLD A beautifully presented three bedroom maisonette located moments from the highly sought after Brick Lane and Columbia Road. three bedrooms | garden | great location

ISLINGTON | 020 7354 2480 | islington@winkworth.co.uk HIGHBURY | 020 7989 7000 | highbury@winkworth.co.uk

SHOREDITCH | 020 7749 7650 | shoreditch@winkworth.co.uk winkworth.co.uk

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LEGARD ROAD, HIGHBURY, N5 £850 PER WEEK rranged over three floors and spanning close to

s ft, this charming property offers an abundance of natural light and generous

accommodation. four bedrooms | two bathrooms | resident parking

EQUITY SQUARE, SHACKLEWELL STREET, E2 £500 PER WEEK This apartment is a pleasant surprise within this sought after modern purpose built development. Taking full advantage of its top floor position, the property has a fantastic mezzanine level set into the eaves, currently used as a huge double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and large velux windows. two bedrooms | modern | off street parking

ISLINGTON | 020 7354 2480 | islington@winkworth.co.uk HIGHBURY | 020 7989 7000 | highbury@winkworth.co.uk

SHOREDITCH | 020 7749 7650 | shoreditch@winkworth.co.uk winkworth.co.uk

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LINTON STREET, ISLINGTON, N1

£1,850,000 FREEHOLD

ituated in the heart of slington in the Arlington conservation area is this superb four bed terrace house which is set over four floors and has been finished to the highest of standards throughout. four bedrooms | two bathrooms | garden

JACOBS COURT, PLUMBERS ROW , E1 £480,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD This impressive one bedroom apartment is located on the 3rd floor of this modern development situated on the edge of the Aldgate Triangle and boasts a communal roof terrace with fantastic views of the City skyline. one bedroom | roof terrace | upper floor

ISLINGTON | 020 7354 2480 | islington@winkworth.co.uk HIGHBURY | 020 7989 7000 | highbury@winkworth.co.uk

SHOREDITCH | 020 7749 7650 | shoreditch@winkworth.co.uk winkworth.co.uk

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A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON BUYING, RENTING AND SELLING HOMES.

HIGHBURY HILL, HIGHBURY, N5 £550 PER WEEK inkworth are pleased to offer this newly refurbished two bedroom flat on popular residential road Highbury Hill. The accommodation is bright, spacious, and offers a brand new fully fitted eat in kitchen, new bathroom and two generous bedrooms. two bedrooms | first floor | stunning location

SUGAR HOUSE, LEMAN STREET, E1 £660 PER WEEK This well proportioned two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is located on the raised ground floor of this impressive Edwardian building, recently converted into luxury flats by award winning Berkley Homes. two bedrooms | two bathrooms | raised ground floor

ISLINGTON | 020 7354 2480 | islington@winkworth.co.uk HIGHBURY | 020 7989 7000 | highbury@winkworth.co.uk

SHOREDITCH | 020 7749 7650 | shoreditch@winkworth.co.uk winkworth.co.uk

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FAMOUS PLACES London hides a plethora of celebrity homes. These are the most recent to come on the market

IT’S A PROPER PUKKA PAD

ou might enjoy trying out Jamie Oliver’s recipes but how about sliding down the same spiral staircase as the young cheeky chappie in his first TV show? The Naked Chef saw Oliver rustling something up in the kitchen of this trendy three bedroom home. Oliver, who’s now equally famous for campaigning to introduce a sugar tax and tackle childhood obesity, admitted wife Jools “didn’t exist” in series one. The father-of-four, then 22, said the former model was kept away in the bedroom as TV execs wanted to suggest he was single. His original pad, in Clerkenwell, is on the market for £2.75m and it’s still got the spiral staircase although the kitchen has been refurbished since appearing in the 1999 cookery show. There’s a gym on the ground floor, as well as a garage, storage room, built-in study and utility room. The master bedroom boasts a dressing room and en-suite. Another double bedroom has an en-suite shower room, while the agent says a new mezzanine could be used as an extra bedroom or reception. u Savills 020 7578 6200; savills.com

UK music history. Tennant, 61, might hardly be a sex symbol but he’s admitted having had stalkers hanging around outside his house. He owned this five bedroom house in Fulham in the 1980s and 1990s, where he was responsible for installing fancy stained-glass windows and cornicing on the upper floors. Set over five floors - including a cellar - with a double reception room leading onto a kitchen, dining room and second family room. It's got a large garden as well as a third floor roof terrace, and has a £3.4m price tag. u Chestertons 020 7731 4448; chestertons.com

So even if you don’t shop at the store, you can now live in its former warehouse LIVE IN A FORMER HARRODS STORE

arrods was once famous for selling any animal its customers desired including elephants and lions. Back in its glory days, when customers ordered furniture that couldn’t fit into the shop, they were stored in its depository in Barnes. The building also had personal storage space for clients needing somewhere to keep their belongings while they were abroad. After several decades of neglect, the Grade II listed building was converted into more than 200 flats known as Harrods Village, so even if you don’t shop at the store, you can now live in its former warehouse. This three bedroom apartment – yours for £2.75m - has original features such as full height green curved windows with matching shutters. The gated development has communal gardens, along with a swimming pool and gym. u Harrods Estates 020 7225 6506; harrodsestates.com

£2.75 Million

HOME TO A PET SHOP BOY

op duo the Pet Shop Boys celebrate the 30th anniversary of their first hit West End Girls this year with the release of new album, Super. Singer Neil Tennant and keyboardist Chris Lowe are the most successful duo in

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£2.75 Million

£3.4 Million

Madness set their 1982 top ten hit Our House in this Victorian terraced house TARA’S ONE BED WONDER

ocialite Tara PalmerTomkinson can usually be found tucked up indoors these days, having an early night. It’s a far cry from her years spent on the London party scene, which culminated in a £400-a-day cocaine habit and plastic surgery to rebuild her nose. At the end of last year Palmer-Tomkinson was photographed looking gaunt in a hoody and tracksuit, but has recently announced she’s trying her hand at clothes designing.

The one-time face of Walkers Crisps, ‘TPT’ finished runner-up on I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and won Comic Relief Does Fame Academy in 2007, showing off a decent singing voice. She’s also a good pianist and has a baby grand piano in her swanky duplex apartment in Kensington. While one of the original 'it' girls, she once called this terraced one bedroom house in Fulham home, which is now on the market for £695,000. It’s got a kitchen/ reception room with spiral staircase in the corner, 16ft south facing roof terrace and resident’s parking. Near Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway, agent Strutt & Parker says that in a former life it used to be a sweet shop. u Strutt and Parker 0203 773 3693 struttandparker.com

£565 Thousand

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£695 Thousand

IT’S MADNESS NOT TO BUY THIS

adness set their 1982 top ten hit Our House in this Victorian terraced house, where Suggs and co bashed out the tune in the living room. A few months ago the house, which took the video’s starring role, went on the market and was snapped up for £565,000. It’s on a tree lined cul-de-sac in North West London which has long been in demand with film directors. Stephenson Street features in The Ipcress Files and the Likely Lads and appears in Hugh Jackman’s new film Eddie the Eagle. Recently decorated with a modern kitchen/diner and large open plan reception room, it overlooks woodland where a community urban orchard and garden is planned for the spring. Closer to home there’s a little oasis in the back garden which was designed by TV presenter and Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winner Joe Swift. u emoov 0333 121 4950 emoov.co.uk

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Creechurch Lane EC3, £640 per week, Furnished A stylish top floor two bedroom apartment. EPC: C

Martha's Buildings EC1, £575 per week, Furnished Superbly located spacious loft style studio apartment EPC: C

Hamptons City & West End Lettings 020 7717 5437

Hamptons City & West Lettings 020 7717 5437

Duuferin Street, EC1 £1,200,000 Leasehold A top floor warehouse conversion with roof terrace. EPC: D

Mitre Street, EC3 £1,300,000 Leasehold A stunning penthouse apartment with private roof terrace. EPC: C

Hamptons City & West End Sales 020 7717 5435

Gibson Square N1, £1,550 per week, Furnished Family home overlooking one of Islington's most sought after squares. EPC: E

Batchelor Street N1, £550 per week, Furnished Stunning apartment within this prestigious school conversion. EPC: D

Hamptons Islington Lettings 020 7359 5675

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BALLS POND ROAD

Mortimer Road, N1

020 7241 7000

£999,999 Culford Road, N1

Located on a popular tree lined street off De Beauvoir Square, with its impressive period homes, is this freehold terraced house which is currently two double bedrooms but has the opportunity to return it to a three bedroom house.

Situated on a quiet residential street in De Beauvoir Town and presented to the market in good decorative order is this two double bedroom period maisonette with garden. The property boasts a double aspect reception room and galley style kitchen leading to a west facing roof terrace.

Freehold

Barretts Grove, N16

Share of Freehold

£450 PW* Leconfield Road, N5

A brilliant opportunity to rent this recently redecorated two bedroom upper maisonette located just moments from the popular Newington Green and Kingsland High Street with its array of amenities ranging from café’s, restaurants and boutique shops.

Unfurnished

£875,000

£415 PW*

New to the market is this split level one bedroom apartment within a lovely Victorian conversation set on a quiet tree lined street. Located just moments from the cafes, bars and restaurants of Newington Green and comprises a bright reception room, separate kitchen & double bedroom.

Furnished

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IN THEIR OWN

WORDS

Alex Dolley SALES MANAG ER

Hamptons International

REBECCA NOONAN

ased in the Kent countryside and with the family business being construction, I am sure that my family assumed that I would be building houses rather than selling them. Construction was pretty much all I knew until I left to go on a round the world trip back in 2003. The trip really opened my eyes and I thrived on meeting new people from a wide range of backgrounds, seeing amazing design and architecture and experiencing different cultures. From that experience, I always knew that I didn’t want a job that would chain me to a desk all day, so upon leaving university I didn’t waste any time in getting myself out there and seeing how I could get myself into the estate agency business. My first opportunity came along pretty quickly and I was over the moon to be offered a trainee negotiator role for a large agency, in one of their most successful offices in Peckham, which back then was certainly not the trendy, up and coming place it is today. I look back fondly upon it

I now write a monthly market update on what is going on in the City and West End now but it really was ‘the school of hard knocks’. Doing things correctly and with integrity has always been instilled in me from a young age and I wanted this to continue into my career. I wanted to be the estate agent that wasn’t ‘your typical agent’. I quickly learnt that the key to this job was not talking, but listening; taking the time to ask the right questions and actually listen to what clients are asking for. Once you have mastered this, it really does become a fulfilling and satisfying career. In 2009 I was offered my first managerial position with an estate agency based in Clerkenwell and instantly realised that working in the City was the area for me. I loved the pace of the market, the huge difference in property styles and most importantly, I felt that

I gelled well with the new clients I was dealing with. In February last year I was given the opportunity to run the sales department at the City and West End office of Hamptons International, and I jumped at the chance. The City was already an area I knew very well and the brand was always one I had aspired to. Over the last year we have had a fairly inconsistent market in the City, with a General Election, a stock market crisis in China, Stamp Duty changes, falling oil prices and an upcoming EU referendum to contend with. However, I am pleased to say that we managed to dominate the City market last year, selling just over 40% of the properties sold in EC3 and EC4, we also grew our market share in E1 and EC1, and we had a record breaking Q1 for sales agreed this year. I now write a monthly market update on what is going on in the City and West End market. It goes out to over 2,500 property owners and is about what is really happening in the market. It is as up to date as it gets because it's detailing what is happening on the ground. There’s no sales patter or pushiness involved, it’s just an honest snapshot of the market as I see it – do let me know if you’d like to start receiving them. ◆

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