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CONTENTS 9

EDITOR’S LETTER

42 A GUIDE TO SWIMWEAR

Absolutely’s top ten this month

69 AT FIRST BLUSH

10 ABSOLUTELY LOVES

ARTS & CULTURE 13 TALKING TOPICS What’s hot this month

21 LUNCH TO A FINE ART Harriet Compston on mixing Van Eyck with lemon sorbet at London Art Studies

22 MAKING LIGHT WORK Light artist Chris Levine on capturing The Queen

26 LIGHTS, CAMERA, SNAPTION

Flora Hughes-Onslow goes behind the scenes at the V&A’s Photographic Studio

STYLE 37 CLOSET CONFIDENTIAL

Violet Naylor-Leyland welcomes spring

39 BIRDS AND BEES Jewels inspired by Mother Nature

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Pain de Sucre on the perfect beach look

Eight of the best blushers

71 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL The perfect beauty regime for Mother’s Day

FEATURES 40 BAG IT UP

Meet handbag designer, Melissa Del Bono

54 LIVIN’ LA VIDA LOPES Edwina Langley talks to Eleven Gallery co-founder, Laura Lopes

58 WITH FLYING COLOURS Chelsea’s up-and-coming artistic talent

64 SOLD ON HENRY WYNDHAM

The Sotheby’s Europe Chairman on

auctioneering and almost losing his sight

83 STATE OF THE ART

Art specialist Philip Mould OBE’s guide to investing in art and antiques

INTERIORS 75 PRIZE CUP

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78 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS Art-inspired ideas by Tara Craig

81 GET THE LOOK Katharine Pooley’s top tips

FOOD & TRAVEL 89 THAT’S CAPITAL

The Michelin-starred Nathan Outlaw on his new Knightsbridge restaurant, Outlaws at The Capital

93 RESTAURANT REVIEWS The V&A Café versus The Saatchi Mess

103 MAKE FOR MASSACHUSETTS Boston’s cultural highlights

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134 MOVING IN

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EDITOR’S LETTER MARCH 2013

s little golden daffodils start to burst their way through the grassland, it’s time for the song of the season. Nina Simone, Here Comes The Sun, and… PLAY. Well, here we hope it comes, anyway. To celebrate this glorious, fresh and colourful new season, we at Absolutely felt only an equally glorious, fresh and colourful edition would do. Welcome, dear readers, to our Art Special. And what a Special it is… I jumped up and down with excitement to meet the nicest man in art, Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe, Henry Wyndham, and get to have a good old nosey around his office on Bond Street. We likewise glowed with glee when light artist, Chris Levine (think The Queen with her eyes closed and you’ll know instantly), granted us an interview to tell us about his most famous commission. Co-founder of Eleven Gallery, Laura Lopes, remembers not quite finishing university (and having dinner next to Hockney and Freud – who?) and the leading specialist in British portraiture, Philip Mould OBE, tells us how to invest in art and antiques. With Easter soon upon us, I’ve tried to pack as much chocolate in as possible (eating none myself, honest) and with Mother’s Day forthcoming too, we’ve got some lovely gift ideas and places to go. In all, I hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as I have enjoyed putting it together. Now, back to my chocolate… err, I mean desk.

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EMMETT LONDON

Emmett London offers a modern approach to the Jermyn Street shirt-making heritage. Shirts are made in limited editions of 25, from fabrics woven in Switzerland and Italy, with over 250 new designs each season. Not enough in our opinion. Prices vary. 380 Kings Road, SW3, 020 7351 7529; emmettlondon.com

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We love Penelope Chilvers’ plush take on the authentic ‘Chelsea Boot’. A luxurious but practical design (available in deep, rich sapphire velvet too) this re-make of an old classic is a sure-fire way to achieve ‘understated chic’. And with its pretty almond shaped toe, sturdy sole and overall elegance, it’s already a Chelsea bestseller. Get yours while you can. Chelsea Boot, £269, Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, SW1; penelopechilvers.com

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Feeling bored of an increasingly drab and repetitive working wardrobe? Add some sophistication to your day with this exquisite Grosvenor Collection Work Tote from Smythson. Intricately crafted out of calf leather, with gold-finished hardware and navy suede lining, this latest design showcases timeless style and has plenty of practical features as well. A new season’s approaching and this means one thing – a new bag to go with it. £1,100, Smythson, 141-142 Sloane Street, SW1, 020 7730 5520; smythson.com

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Since breaking onto the baking scene just over a year ago, Katie Franklin and her fledgling Pomp De Franc business has positively souffléd. Established as the fashion world’s bakery of choice, catering for the likes of Vogue and Stella McCartney, Franklin’s spectacular creations would make an inspired Mother’s Day treat. From vast Alice in Wonderland edible towers to ‘sushi cakes’ and unusual flavour combinations (such as Granny Smith Apple and Caramel), cakes do not come much more delicious or delightfully attractive than this. From £1.20 for a mini cupcake, 07861 380945; pompdefranc.co.uk

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DESIGNER’S GUILD CHRISTIAN LACROIX FABRICS

We absolutely adore this exquisite new fabric range by the legendary Christian Lacroix, designed exclusively for Designer’s Guild. With rich colours and baroque patterns aplenty, made using the finest materials, any one of these designs is sure to add a touch of luxury to your home. Prices vary, Christian Lacroix Maison for Designers Guild, 267-277 Kings Road, SW3, 020 7351 5775; designersguild.com

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Du pain, du vin et du sexy lingerie. Pain de Sucre on the King’s Road are French connoisseurs of the female curve with their ‘Bali’ Swimwear and ‘Suggest’ Bodywear collections that ooze femininity and sass. Unique, intricate and versatile – they flatter all shapes and sizes. Enter Pain de Sucre a mere mortal, leave a goddess.192 King’s Road, SW3, 020 7349 0068; paindesucre.com

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The stress of watching costs climb to dizzying heights whilst an interior designer’s artistic license takes hold is often off-putting when it comes to re-modelling one’s home. With interiordesigners.co.uk it needn’t be. The bespoke UK interior design agency works with a select group of designers, who, in turn, work with a broad range of styles and budgets, with the aim of introducing each client to the perfect designer for them. Best of all, it’s free, and with past clients including popstar Ellie Goulding, you can expect some fantastic results. interiordesigners.co.uk

Helmut Newton. Legendary, pioneering, prolific, daring. One could use any number of adjectives to describe this notorious fashion photographer’s extraordinary career and lasting legacy. But now, through his new retrospective book, World Without Men, you can see it for yourself. Top female images, top running commentary. Your sitting room table is crying out for this hardback. Helmut Newton: World Without Men, £34.99, Daunt Books, 158-164 Fulham Road, SW10, 020 7373 4997; dauntbooks.co.uk

STEVEN MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY

It goes without saying that a man who has travelled the world for such companies as Veuve Clicquot and American Express might be pretty ‘profesh’. Photographer Steven Morris is not only ‘the business’ when it comes to capturing events, people and foreign lands, but working with fi lm means he’s also a dab hand at interviews and editing as well. We especially love his epic Olympic images and thoroughly enjoy fl icking through his travel shots too. Want an album of unforgettable snaps for your next party or event? Sign up Steven with haste. Steven Morris Photography, 07973 523 160; stevenmorris.com

CARLUCCIO’S’ EASTER CHOCOLATES

Just in time for the Easter Bunny, Carluccio’s has released a special range of indulgent chocolate treats. From beautiful pastel-hued sugared egg boxes, delicious handmade ovetti di cioccolato and delightful Easter baskets, to incredibly realistic-looking chocolate soft-boiled eggs, there’s a sumptuous gift for everyone. Making it all the more impossible to deny a bit of Easter chocolate indulgence. Easter chocolates from £9.95, 1 Old Brompton Road, SW7 020 7581 8101; carluccios.com 11

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THE LEADING FAIR FOR CONTEMPORARY CERAMICS AT THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART LONDON Friday 12 – Sunday 14 April 2013 Now in its ninth successful year, Ceramic Art London is the international showcase for makers of contemporary ceramics. A unique event of excellence in an expanding world market with opportunities for new public, gallery and trade contacts. Exhibitors are supported by a major PR and marketing initiative targeting existing and new audiences.

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‘INTERWOVEN’ AT PLATFORM 8 MARCH–28 APRIL HABITAT

Explore the versatile art of weaving for interiors with this colourful exhibition. Discover varied approaches to, and state-of-the-art technological advances in, this historic craft and find out how to introduce woven elements to your home. 208 King’s Road, SW3, 0844 499 1144; habitat.co.uk

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ART13 LONDON SPONSORED BY CITI PRIVATE BANK 1-3 MARCH OLYMPIA GRAND HALL

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As the largest art fair London has had in the last ten years (129 galleries from 29 countries across the globe) this is an international affair. Esteemed and emerging artists are on display with entries from the Middle East, Africa and Asia, as well as many Western contributors. Contemporary photography, editions and prints are the focal point but mixed media, sculpture and video are set to feature too. The Grand Hall Olympia Way, W14, 0871 230 5580; eco.co.uk

THE MOTHER’S DAY CREAM TEA WITH LAURENTPERRIER CUVÉE ROSÉ 8-10 MARCH PEGGY PORSCHEN Champagne Laurent-Perrier has teamed up with cupcake café, Peggy Porschen, to offer yummy mummies the ultimate cream tea to celebrate Mothering Sunday. Enjoy an afternoon of champagne and treats, including soft mini strawberry and champagne cupcakes, luxurious red velvet layer cake and hand-piped ‘Mum’ heart cookies. £32 per person, by reservation only. Peggy’s Parlour, 116 Ebury Street, SW1, 020 7730 1316; peggyporschen.com

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OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD BY TIMBERLAKE WERTENBAKER UNTIL 23 MARCH ST JAMES THEATRE

Twenty-five years following its debut performance at the Royal Court, Timberlake Wertenbaker’s Our Country’s Good returns to the stage to great aplomb. A tale of convicts and marines, having recently arrived at a penal colony in 1780s New South Wales, Second Lieutenant Ralph Clark puts on a play to win favour with the Governor. Using convicts as actors, his controversial casting breaks down barriers between the criminals and soldiers, throwing ideas of crime, punishment, humanity and the importance of the arts, wildly into the mix. Director Max Stafford-Clark repeats his former directorial glories with this poignant and humorous piece. Don’t be put off by the slow start; the play comes into its own midway through the first half, at the inaugural rehearsal session. Girls trump the boys in this one though – Kathryn O’Reilly plays the hot-tempered Liz Morden with ample venom, a performance offset beautifully by Laura Dos Santos’ righteous Mary Brennan, and Lisa Kerr’s grieving Duckling is brilliant too. It takes a while to be convinced by Dominic Thorburn as Ralph, but once there, you’ll find his comical touches are heart-warming. An enjoyable, thought-provoking production with strong performances all round. Well worth a visit. Edwina Langley Until 23rd March, St James Theatre, 12 Palace Street, SW1, 0844 264 2140; stjamestheatre.co.uk 14

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When I came to New York to pursue a career in contemporary art, I assumed that one went to clubs and bars for stand-up comedy, not museums. This is no longer the case, and rightly so. As contemporary museums and galleries expand to include the performing arts within the confines of visual art, comedy has had the opportunity to find itself some footing. Andy Kaufman is perhaps not as well known in London as he is in New York but this controversial, comic innovator (who shunned traditional comedy in favour of hoaxes and character driven performances) changed the face of stand-up in the 70s and 80s, and NYC is currently paying homage. Last month the Museum of Modern Art PS1 was packed for the performance of ‘The Andy Kaufman Effect: Comedy in the Expanded Field’, which featured a live performance by the hilariously heinous and politically incorrect Tony Clifton. Running alongside two Kaufman exhibitions organized by artist Jonathan Berger – ‘On Creating Reality’ by Kaufman at Chelsea’s Maccarone Inc and Kaufman’s ‘99cent Tour’ at Participant Inc in the Lower East Side – it is clear that Kaufman lives on and comedy’s prominence is rising. alexsloane.com

1. CRUFTS 7-10 MARCH

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The largest annual dog show in the world lasts four days and is hosted by the Kennel Club. A favourite amongst dog lovers, all eyes are on contenders for the Best in Show prize. National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1NT, 0121 780 4141; crufts.org.uk

2. THE CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 12-15 MARCH

Renowned for the ‘Cheltenham roar’ (a cheer that occurs when the starter raises the tape for the first race), the Festival is one of the highlights of the jump racing season. Ladies Day provides an excellent opportunity to dust off your largest hat too. Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 4SH, 01242 513 014; cheltenham.co.uk

3. THE 2013 BNY MELLON BOAT RACE 31 MARCH

Oxford and Cambridge Universities duke it out in the world’s most famous rowing race down the Thames. With Cambridge as the current victor, the competition will be fierce to win bragging rights for another year. Putney – Mortlake, River Thames; theboatrace.org

IDEAL HOME SHOW 15 MARCH-1 APRIL EARL’S COURT

Whether you have a substantial home project or want to add those finishing touches to make your house a home, the Ideal Home Show sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements has everything you need – back in London for its 105th Year. Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Warwick Road, SW5, 0844 858 6763; idealhomeshow.co.uk 15

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Diary dates... CERAMIC ART LONDON

ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART

12-14 APRIL

This unique showcase of the greatest talents in modern studio ceramics, offers the opportunity not only to view and even buy these extraordinary pieces but to attend talks, witness demonstrations and take-in films designed to enhance understanding of the art form. In its eighth year the exhibition would suit art lovers and those wishing to discover ceramics. £12 per person, 63 Great Russell Street, WC1, 020 3137 0750; ceramics.org.uk

I’M YOUR MAN: THE LIFE OF LEONARD COHEN, BY SYLVIE SIMMONS

A stylishly written, new biography of living musical legend Leonard Cohen, from leading music journalist, Sylvie Simmons, author of the acclaimed; Serge Gainsbourg: A Fistful of Gitanes. The author has enjoyed extensive access to the singer, whose many incarnations include being a poet, novelist, folk singer and Buddhist monk and her book contains lots of new stories and anecdotes. Few women turned down the mesmeric ‘Bard of the Bedsit’ and his former muses speak affectionately of him – suggesting that despite being an irresistible lady’s man, he behaved like a gentleman. The mysterious Suzanne, who inspired his most acclaimed song of the same name, tells that she indeed served the poet tea and oranges in her rundown apartment by the St. Lawrence harbour (although they were never lovers) and that it’s true, he ‘only touched her perfect body with his mind’. We meet the beautiful, long suffering Marianne Ihlen (So Long, Marianne), who lived with Cohen on the idyllic Greek island of Hydra and Cohen’s fling with Janis Joplin is included as well. Meteoric success could be disorientating and to ground himself after exhausting recording sessions and tours, Cohen withdrew to a monastery - to become a Buddhist monk. He only emerged from his monkish semi-retirement after discovering his manager had embezzled his fortune and began touring the world again in his seventies to remake it. ‘It took me three years to write I’m your Man – with blood on every one of its 600 pages,’ says Simmons. Readers, it was worth every drop of her blood, as I couldn’t put down this riveting and uplifting book! Alice Coke Published by Jonathan Cape Ltd, RRP £20

WICKED UNTIL 26 APRIL 2014 APOLLO VICTORIA THEATRE

Wicked

Having recently extended it’s run to 2014, if you’ve not seen the 12th longest-running Broadway show in history, now is the time. Set in the magical world of Oz, discover the story behind the notorious Wicked Witch of the West, set to music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. An alternative Wizard of Oz which makes a great Easter holiday outing for children of all ages. Tickets from £25, 12 Wilton Road, SW1, 0844 826 8000; apollovictoriatheatre.org

CINEMA MADE IN ITALY 2013 6-10 MARCH INSTITUT FRANÇAIS

The third edition of London’s Italian Film Festival offers a taste of la dolce vita by showcasing ten of the best new releases in Italian cinema, never before screened in the UK. Seize this rare opportunity to experience the work of directors on the cutting edge of film, such as Ferzan Özpetek and Valeria Bruni Tedeschi. Tickets from £8, 17 Queensberry Place, SW7, 020 7817 3591; institute-francais.org.uk

EASTER SUNDAY 31 MARCH CHELSEA OLD CHURCH

Celebrate Easter Sunday in this magnificent 13th-century church, perched in a picturesque spot overlooking the Thames. Nicknamed ‘the Church that would not die’ after being rebuilt following the bombings of the Second World War, it is the perfect place to give thanks for the Bank Holiday and preemptively beg forgiveness for the amount of chocolate you are about to consume. 64 Cheyne Walk, SW3, 020 7795 1019; chelseaoldchurch.org.uk

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Books of the Month TOBY’S ROOM: PAT BARKER, PENGUIN, PAPERBACK, £7.99

In Toby’s Room Pat Barker returns to the Great War territory avid fans are familiar with and with which she made her name. Here, the titular Toby is reported missing, believed killed, on a French battlefield. His beloved sister Elinor is determined to uncover his real fate. The result is another stunning, enthralling read from the author of the Regeneration Trilogy.

OFFICE POLITICS: OLIVER JAMES, VERMILLION, HARDBACK, £20

Having examined the dissatisfactions of capitalist culture in the bestselling Affluenza, Oliver James turns his psychologist eye to modern office politics. Part exposé of the increasingly ruthless workplace and the extremes adopted to achieve success; part survival guide for navigating the labyrinth of narcissists, machiavels and other monsters; wholly and utterly fascinating.

BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVER: KATHERINE BOO, PORTOBELLO, PAPERBACK, £9.99

Katherine Boo’s three years with the residents of a slum near Mumbai Airport are the focus of this vivid, awardwinning book. And a truly extraordinary book it is – a first-hand, nose-deep delve into real life, an authentic insight into contemporary India, a damning indictment of economic inequality and a read that is genuinely moving and thought provoking.

THE CHILDHOOD OF JESUS: J M COETZEE, HARVILL & SECKER, HARDBACK, £18.99

With a Nobel and two Booker prizes behind him, this much anticipated new novel from Coetzee already has him in contention for an unprecedented third Booker. Simon and the much younger David are newly arrived immigrants; David an unusual and exceptional boy, the elder Simon determining to find David’s mother and prevent the authorities from sending the boy away. Pre-publication buzz is already heralding it as a masterpiece, of which Coetzee already has too many...

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Lunch to a Fine Art Harriet Compston delights in mixing Van Eyck with lemon sorbet

rt and food. Together stronger. A combination of two highly personal expressions of creativity, one which can be found at The Berkeley with London Art Studies. ‘Learn. Art. Lunch’ is the motto of founder Kate Gordon – and the experience is proving a great success (one pupil flew in from Boston). The one-day courses take place in the private dining room of Pierre Koffmann’s restaurant and consists of three

lectures carefully timetabled around lunch. An enticing concept and as Kate, formerly of Sotheby’s and CNN, says, ‘a different way of learning about art.’ The courses explore the wide spectrum of art history. You can dally with Thomas Gainsborough in ‘Great Tarts in Art: High Culture and the Oldest Profession’ or look inwards during ‘The Self as Subject: Introspection from Rembrandt to Emin’. There’s also ‘Stand by Your Man:

Partnerships in Art, Life and Love’ or ‘Lichtenstein and Pop Art’. I went classic and chose ‘Van Eyck to Vermeer: Northern European Painting in Context’. I was, admittedly, not without my reservations – the title did sound rather academic – however my fears were unfounded. The entire day sang of warmth. From Kate’s friendly greeting amongst the buzz of breakfast meetings to the relaxed atmosphere of the ten-strong group, it was a world away from teenage History of Art lessons in dusty classrooms. Rebecca Lyons was our tutor for the day – 15 years at the National Gallery, 12 years at Christie’s. We were in good hands. We were whisked back to 15th-century Bruges and beyond. From Van Eyck’s depiction of the Arnolfini family to Memling’s beautiful ‘The Last Judgement’, Van der Weyden’s extraordinarily moving ‘Deposition’ and Patinir’s bold ‘Saint Jerome in the Wilderness’, Rebecca delivered it as if we were pounding the streets ourselves. Our minds full of colour, we paused for lunch. We had a choice of three entrées and three desserts. I chose the sea bass with crushed potatoes and the lemon tart with lemon sorbet. Both fantastic, generously portioned, with exquisite flavours. The meal is central to the occasion, not only, of course, for sustenance but as an excuse to thrash out thoughts and ideas. Petit fours savoured, we returned to learn about the earthier subjects of Vermeer and the meaning behind ‘The Girl with the Pearl Earring’. ‘He [Vermeer] saw things in a way others did not,’ wrote author Tracy Chevalier. London Art Studies gave us the excuse to do just that. From £175, 020 7259 5634; londonartstudies.com

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MAKING LIGHT WORK Light artist Chris Levine tells Elizabeth van Lier about electromagnetic spectrums and ‘that’ shot of The Queen

t’s not a portrait one just walks past. ‘The most beautiful image of The Queen I have ever seen,’ said Mario Testino. ‘What is this image saying? That Her Majesty has functioning eyelids, like the rest of us?’ said a Daily Telegraph critic. It should seem strange for a shut-eyed photograph of someone to incite such diverse opinion, but in this case it’s not. For HM The Queen is not just ‘someone’; for her to be captured with her eyes closed, off-guard and seemingly unaware, is to present an image of our monarch hitherto unseen. No wonder it made headlines. Light artist Chris Levine was commissioned by the Isle of Jersey to produce a holographic portrait of The Queen, commemorating the island’s 800 years of allegiance to the crown. A complicated process, one that involved a high-resolution digital camera moving along a rail, taking 200 images, for eight seconds at a time. A digital masterpiece, the portrait (which featured as part of the project, The Lightness of Being) wowed audiences the world over. One wonders what The Queen herself, came to make of it.

‘The official portrait Equanimity has her eyes open, very open and calm,’ said Levine when I ask what she had thought. ‘The shot with her eyes shut was taken when she rested her eyes between shots as I’d suggested. That I was given a second unscheduled shoot and two private audiences meant it all came to be.’ It didn’t exactly answer the question I had asked – did The Queen mind? – but it did tell me something else; with two private audiences and an unscheduled shoot, The Queen clearly didn’t mind Chris Levine. ‘Our first meeting was surreal. She entered the room wearing the clothes I had held up and chosen. I had to pinch myself that I wasn’t dreaming. When I first got the phone call to do it, I honestly thought it was a friend pulling my wobbler. It seemed so far-fetched. It was random but then it got serious.’ Serious indeed, for that one image single-handedly launched Levine into the international artistic spectrum. ‘I had no idea how popular it would become,’ he continued. ‘It’s incredible how much it resonated around the world, it really touched people. Had I imagined the image I wanted to take before I took it? I knew the base line to what I was

creating, but I did it in such a way that meant there was creative scope for post-production. The technology involved demanded a lot of pre-conception. I wanted to create an image that had a stillness and dimension to it.’ It all sounded very complicated, and not only that, with changes in technology happening virtually every day, one wonders how Levine finds the time to hear about them all. ‘I have always got bored quickly,’ he said. ‘I’m constantly sending signals for new technologies that can be worked to deliver light forms that through their unfamiliarity, lead you to a deeper engagement – or at least a sensory thrill.’ His mention of ‘light form’ reminds me that Levine isn’t just an ‘artist’, he is a ‘light artist’, someone who sees light as the ‘core aspect of human experience’. I wondered what on earth that even meant, for it went way over and above my very limited understanding of what constitutes light. ‘If we consider that everything is in fact ‘just’ energy, then light is part of the workings of reality and perception. What we consider as ‘light’ is in fact a very narrow bandwidth of the electromagnetic spectrum, it’s much more expansive than that. The more

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‘‘The more we understand about light, the closer we are to understanding the nature of reality’’ we understand about light, the closer we are to understanding the nature of reality.’ It took me a while to get my head around, and I’m not sure I do entirely, but what I did understand, was fascinating. Chris was born in Canada to English parents and moved back to the UK when he was a toddler. Naturally artistic, he started honing his craft from a young age. ‘I’ve always drawn and considered what things looked like. My mother painted and I was encouraged in creative pursuits – thanks Ma!’ he laughed. Initially interested in architecture, he switched to art and won himself a place at the Chelsea School of Art. ‘Yes, I was en route to architecture but things got derailed. Art school seemed a good alternative. Three years instead of seven to qualify appealed to me as

I was much more interested in my music – I’m a frustrated out-of-work bongo-playing architect… and light artist.’ That he might be, but it still doesn’t explain how he came to shun the paints and charcoals of his peers. ‘In my final year at Chelsea I was introduced to holography and felt with a passion it would play a part in the future of graphics. I loved working with it in various ways but gradually I became more interested in the lasers used to make holograms, rather than the 3D images themselves. Laser is the purest form of light available to man, and as my work developed, it was light itself that captivated me. Its use as an art form seems so undervalued. It’s truly experiential and also meditative if the signal is pure.’ It was this realisation that led Levine to where he is now – a leading figure in the field

of light artistry. He has worked with such figures as Grace Jones and Philip Treacy, and now counting The Queen amongst his muses, it’s clear he’s not doing too badly. His next exhibition is out later this year and whilst he is reluctant to reveal too much about it at this stage, he did give this rather interesting sound bite. ‘I wanted to show the work out of which The Queen portraits are born. People know the portraits but it’s my other work with light that inspired them and that’s what it’s about.’ How very intriguing. I’m left thinking one thing’s for certain – the future’s bright for this talented light artist. Chris Levine has a forthcoming solo exhibition at The Fine Art Society Contemporary,W1 (faslondon.com) from 17 May-15 June 2013

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Snap-tion Flora Hughes-Onslow goes behind the lens of the V&A’s Photographic Studio

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s I’m led backstage, as it were, down the Victoria and Albert Museum’s vast, winding corridors and through hitherto out-of-bounds doors, an entirely new side to this famous museum opens up to me. Today, ‘Behind The Scenes’ is being given a rare insight into the busy and intricate workings of one of the world’s largest photographic archives – the V&A Photographic Studio – by the manager of the whole operation, James Stevenson. Previously unaware of the archive’s existence, I was rather taken aback by the scale of the operation and furthermore, how unusual it all was. ‘When I started photography many years ago,’ Stevenson tells me, ‘there were photographic archives and departments in all kinds of institutions, but now they have all more or less disappeared – simply because of the way British industry has developed.’ As one of the most visited museums in the world, it’s little surprise the process of documenting the V&A’s extensive collections is a busy one. The archives boast over a million images associated with V&A objects and gallery space, and with the constant and heavy accumulation of more, the annual turn out reaches an astonishing 120,000 images. With such vast numbers, intricate planning is key. ‘Everything is done at least a year in advance, usually 18 months,’ says Stevenson. ‘For example, the upcoming David Bowie exhibition passed through the studios mid-last year, so we luckily get the world exclusives!’ According to Stevenson, the most important thing about the archives is knowing they have been in existence as long as the V&A itself. Established way back in 1856, only 18 years after the invention of photography, it is a rarity, even a wonder. Made up by a driven and dedicated team, the studios are filled with a staff of photographers, many of whom have worked there for over 20 years. The V&A’s unique collections involve contact with all manner of historical artefacts; there is seldom a dull moment. Glamorous subjects of shoots range from Victorian teddy bears and Renaissance sculptures to ancient cutlery and weaponry. And as for Motion Media, filming is equally unpredictable. The regular ‘Fashion in Motion’ projects, featuring backstage interviews with designers and creatives, give the viewer unprecedented access to, and understanding of, the fashion design process. Most recently the team were flown to Moscow to visually document priceless pieces from the reign of the Tsars for the forthcoming

‘Treasures of the Royal Court’ exhibition. With a world exclusive preview of a Tsarist carriage, it was quite a feast for the eyes. Clearly no one who works here takes these opportunities for granted – one individual in particular remembers previous work, deep in the archives of the Science Museum; a job that involved dealing with human remains and unusual, historical sex toys. ‘There was a

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time when if you Googled my name, the first thing that came up was an anti-masturbation device, which was interesting…’ he said. An average day in the archives isn’t necessarily spent tucked away in the studio. There’s a lot of post-production to be done. For every day spent taking photographs, there’s at least another spent in the editing suite. I managed to get a sneak preview of the ‘Heather Fairbank’ exhibition, which centres on the socialite at the turn of the century, set to feature dainty tailored costumes with ridiculously dainty waists.

I am told for photographing costumes, the average number of shots taken per day is around three, whereas documenting a ceramics collection, at least 50 objects would pass through the studio daily. At first the studio’s routine appears quite structured, with little artistic license. But in spite of the V&A’s strict protocol, there is a strong element of creativity. It takes an imaginative mind to capture the beauty of layered objects in a two-dimensional image. And thanks to the wonders of technology, the general public cana now see and use, free of charge, images from these archives, at the click of a button! Via the website, using the ‘Search The Collections’ feature, we can browse through records of every single museum object ever to have passed through the doors. That’s a staggering 1.4 million to choose from (so it may take us some time) but 300,000 of them are available for instant download. This would have been an invaluable tool for me whilst I struggled to illustrate my A-level art projects. If only I’d known sooner... With thanks to the V&A Museum (vam.ac.uk) 27

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What to do, buy and eat with the little ones

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The Piper. Follow the trend set by Harper Beckham by dressing your little darling in the adorable Piper Dress by Caramel Baby & Child. £88, 291 Brompton Rd, SW3, 020 7589 7001; caramel-shop.co.uk

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Pottery. If you’re at a loss as to how to entertain the children this Easter (and don’t fancy letting them loose with paints on the brand new carpet) book in a pottery painting session in Pottery Café’s Fulham studio. From £5.99 per child. 735 Fulham Road, SW6, 020 7736 2157; pottery-cafe.com

Bunnykins. No child should be without at least one set of this iconic tableware. Start them off early with The Bunnykins Christening Nurseryware. £35. Selected Bunnykins Range available from Peter Jones, Sloane Square, SW1, 020 7730 3434; johnlewis.com

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Chocolate (obviously). Th is delightful range of Easter bunnies and funny face eggs from Cocoa Loca is organic and fairtrade so it’s virtually guilt-free shopping. From £10.95, Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, SW1, 020 7235 5000; harveynichols.com

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Chelsea’s finest descended on Buddha Bar for the premium non-alcoholic drink, ZEO’s, ‘Just January Party’, to welcome to arrival of ‘retox’ February. Munching on pedran peppers and crispy chili baby squid, guests including Donna Air, Otis Ferry and Shirley Leigh-Wood Oakes, eased their way out of their January detoxes with no trouble at all. Strange, that.

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With Tanqueray Gin and Johnnie Walker Gold Label Whisky mixing bespoke cocktails, the crowd at Mark’s Club for the Harper’s Bazaar US’ end of LFW party were, let’s face it, never going to leave thirsty. Sir Philip Green had lively chatter with Yasmin Le Bon, whilst Daisy Lowe was less upbeat; she’d had to leave her favourite accessory at home – her dog.

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DJ duo Amber Le Bon and Becky Tong, aka ‘Le Bon Tong’, made their way down to Raffles in Chelsea to play out the end of Fashion Week. Support was on-hand for London model Amber, whose sisters – Tallulah and Saffron – were spotted rocking out the dancefloor. Bonne. VETERANS FROM VETERANS AID KYE SONES AND HALLE CARLSON

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Though born in Argentina and trained in fashion in New York and Milan, Verónica Moncho Lobo made London her home. Taking inspiration from the bright colours of early spring flowers and also modern flamenco, her new Spring/Summer collection features understated raffles, technical lace applications, and deconstructed dots on the designer’s own prints. 73 Elizabeth Street, SW1W, 020 7730 6699 07765 131105; moncholobo.com. Facebook: Veronica Moncho Lobo Fashion, Twitter: @vmoncholobo

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FASHION NOTES Violet Naylor-Leyland welcomes spring with cashmere and pom-poms

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It’s not every day you get excited by a trip to the opticians, but Stella McCartney’s new range of glasses are really worth getting your eyes tested for. Super feminine with a sleek 50s vibe, these taupe lovelies come in light and dark tortoise too, although there are six styles in various colourwaves to choose from. Prices start at £149 and will be available in most opticians from the beginning of March. stellamccartney.com

We salute you Caroline Issa – for bringing us an instant, perfect, ‘highstreet’ solution to our boring shift dresses this spring. These pom-pommed delights with matching clutch are part of Issa’s new Thailand-inspired accessory collection for LK Bennett. With names like ‘Bamboo’ and ‘Tuc tuc’, they’re just too good to resist, so head to your nearest LK Bennett quick. 18-21 Duke Of York Square, SW3, 020 7881 0766; lkbennett.com

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boutique years) is the buying’s spot on. Never relying on a label’s name, Fifi is particular about each and every piece. THE BUY: Shop with a clear conscience and support sustainable British designs by investing in a floaty silk maxi from Beautiful Soul. It’s just arrived in store. 1 Godfrey Street, Chelsea Green, SW3, 020 7352 3232; fi fiwilson.com

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Handbag designer, Melissa Del Bono, talks to Nancy Alsop about taking inspiration from horse feeding bowls and accessorising Olivia Palermo Your distinctive handbags have long been adored by the denizens of Chelsea and beyond. What first sparked your interest? I couldn’t find a bag that met all my needs. I was searching for something stylish, distinguished, practical and most importantly, versatile. My life is extremely busy and I often rush from one thing to the next so I needed a bag that could go from meetings to lunches, daywear to night, effortlessly. You grew up on the remote Aeolian Islands off the coast of Italy. How influential has your childhood been on your style? Living in the Aeolian Islands, I was captivated by the huge wicker baskets the women would carry on their arms to the markets in the local town. The moment I finally got one, we became inseparable. I would find any excuse to take it out with me. When and why did you decide to launch meli melo? I launched meli melo in 2005, mostly for myself. I wanted a bag that could hold everything, including a change of shoes and still look stylish. That’s the reason I designed my signature shape, the B.B. Bag, inspired by icon, Brigitte Bardot.

What had you been doing until that point? After completing my degree at university, I went on to work in PR. Initially I began at Harper’s Bazaar, where I developed an interest in Fashion PR. I worked in that capacity for three years before I decided to launch meli melo. What was the process like of setting up a new luxury label? It was very inspiring. I noticed that there was a niche in the market for subtle yet luxurious handbags but I really wanted to create something that focused more on quality craftsmanship and beautiful leathers. What makes your bags so distinctive? We pride ourselves on using only the softest Italian leathers. There are no big logos, we’re very discreet. People recognise our designs from signature shapes. Is there a typical meli melo customer? Meli melo appeals to a number of different demographic groups. The versatility and variety of our collections allow customers to have several options to choose from. The wide assortment of styles and colours means we also appeal to many age groups. You’ve often said that you take a great deal of inspiration from vintage pieces. What periods in particular and why? I have a passion for all things vintage – the past is a great source of inspiration to me.

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STYLE Which other designers do you admire? Christopher Bailey for Burberry Porsum is a genius. And the other British designer I am obsessed with is Christopher Keane. I will always love Missoni, staying true to my Italian style, and Christian Louboutin is amazing for the perfect ‘wow’ factor shoes. What’s been your proudest moment so far? When Olivia Palermo was photographed with her second meli melo bag – the Thela Taupe. She’d already bought the Tan Thela but when I saw she’d bought a second one, I felt I’d really made it. You have a loyal celebrity following (Kate Moss, the Duchess of Cambridge, Penelope Cruz). Who have you been most excited to see sporting one of your creations? It’s always great to see people carrying a meli melo bag. Celebrities have so many bags and the fact that they choose to wear meli melo is an amazing compliment to me!

“When Olivia Palermo bought her second meli melo bag, I felt I’d made it” Take the wicker basket bags. Historically, they were used as feeding bowls for horses to eat from whilst on the move. These sorts of things have influenced me since I was fiveyears-old. Your bestseller is the Thela bag. Tell us about that piece and why you think it has caught people’s imagination? My design for the Thela bag was inspired by the way in which women carry their handbags. I wanted to create a piece that was practical as well as stylish. The loop handles are meant to be worn along the arm, which are perfect for girls on the go. Are bags the ‘finishing touch’ to a look – or should we create outfits around them? A great handbag is definitely important. It’s something that will accessorise any outfit – that, and a great pair of sunglasses. I know this is very Italian, but we wear sunglasses all year round. Even on our heads, the style effect is great! I agree with Olivia Palermo, who once said ‘accessories make an outfit, not the clothes.’ Do you see meli melo as British or Italian? meli melo is a British handbag label with an Italian heritage.

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Co-founder of Eleven Gallery, Laura Lopes, talks to Edwina Langley about the draw of Belgravia, the intense stare of Freud and dining with Hockney

sat next to David Hockney and Lucian Freud at a dinner four years ago,’ says Laura Lopes, co-founder of Chelsea’s contemporary art gallery, Eleven. ‘Freud had painted my dad [Andrew Parker Bowles] and the painting was on display at The Wallace Collection. Hockney was such good company, a real ‘Yorkshireman’. He didn’t seem to care what he said or did. Freud, on the other hand, was very intense. He had those eyes that fixated you, drew you in. I was mesmerised and could barely speak.’ Daughter of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and stepdaughter of HRH The Prince of Wales, it’s little surprise to learn that Laura might have met some pretty prestigious people in her time. But

a gallery owner finding themselves flanked by legends of the art world must have taken ‘star-struck’ to another level. ‘It was an extraordinary dinner. Sitting between both those artists whose work I’ve studied intensely, I was practically hyperventilating. Of course I was tempted to say ‘Oh yes, I studied this and that in History of Art…’ but I thought it was best to just sit back and listen. So I kept my mouth shut – which I’m not very good at usually.’ Chirpy and upbeat, in spite of recently taking time out to raise her three children, Eliza (five) and twin boys, Gus and Louis (three), Laura’s passion for art and the artists she works with remains as strong as ever. ‘I’ve been part of Eleven from the

beginning and I will always be part of it. I’m not very good with the client or money side of things. But I love working with artists; it’s very exciting. Hand-holding, taking them along and curating – I have definitely missed it and I’m look forward to going back into it again.’ Educated at St. Mary’s, Shaftesbury, Laura was ‘in awe’ of people who were naturally artistic, but she claims she was at odds with the easel herself. She went on to study History of Art and Marketing at Oxford Brookes or rather ‘sort of’ study. ‘I wasn’t really there very much,’ she laughs. ‘I pretend that I studied, I mean I did study there, but I never got to the end. Let’s bypass that! I grew up with art and used to go to galleries with my Dad, who’s 55

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a real collector, so my love of art must have stemmed from there.’ Following university, Laura did an internship at the world renowned Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, and returned to London, hungry for work. ‘I wanted to be part of a gallery,’ she explains, ‘but was adamant to work with the artists. I didn’t want to be ‘the gallery girl.’ My brother [Tom Parker Bowles] put me in touch with Charlie Philips (who was working at Haunch of Venison) and together we set up Eleven. It was, and still is, a really small space. But it’s intimate and not intimidating.’ I imagine that’s part of Eleven’s allure;

discrete sophistication, so prevalent in its owner, who never once mentions Royalanything and in fact only revealed her Hockney-Freud story because I pointedly asked her to. ‘Eleven’s got that ‘villagey’ feel to it,’ she continues, ‘which isn’t smug or pleased with itself. People do get nervous about Fine Art but we are a stand alone gallery. We’re not Cork Street – a destination spot – and I quite like that. Now that Saatchi’s nearby, the area is really kicking off.’ Looking at the list of artists nurtured by Eleven, the mix is really quite eclectic. Laura waxes lyrical about Natasha Law (sister of Jude), one of Eleven’s ‘most successful artists,’ best known for her sexy line drawings. Likewise, Martha Parsey – an ‘interesting character’ with an ‘interesting way’ of defining women. ‘She does a lot of interiors with women and they are quite beautiful,’ Laura continues. ‘Having said that though, she painted me once and I looked… quite weird. But Martha’s great. When I know the artist, I find their work all the more interesting.’ An art collector herself, with no shortage of paintings (‘piled high’), one can imagine the Lopes household might itself look rather like a gallery. ‘I don’t really have a favourite piece,’ says Laura, ‘I become obsessed by something and then I have to have it. Since moving down to Wiltshire, I’ve really got into landscapes.’ Next up for Eleven though, is Roland Hicks, whose new exhibition ‘The Gathering Things’ comprises an amalgamation of paintings, sculpture and trompe l’oeil reliefs centred on stationery. A unique twist on ‘modern art’, the exhibition is sure to attract many a-discerning buyer. ‘People are definitely spending and the money is out there. It’s just finding them.’ She says she’s settled in the countryside ‘clearing out chickens’ for the time being. And I’m sure she is. But I do get the sense it’s just a matter of time before the bright lights of Belgravia’s ‘boutique’ gallery, draws the Lopes lover of art, back to London once again.

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Roland Hicks, The Gathering of Things runs until 23rd March at Eleven Gallery, 11 Eccleston Street, SW1W, 020 7823 5540; elevenfineart.com

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VJ grew up in the Lake District and trained as an artist at Central St Martins and later, Charles Cecil Studios, Florence. Her work has been exhibited at Sladmore Gallery, Mayfair, and her most recent exhibition was staged at The Summerleaze Gallery, Wiltshire. Her studio is based in Fulham How would you describe your artistic style? Traditional. What are your favourite mediums to work in and why? Oil. I like the fluidity, the richness of the colours and the achievable subtlety. Which artist has had the greatest impact on your work? In portraiture, John Singer Sargent and in still life, William Nicholson.

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The best exhibition you ever saw was… J.W. Waterhouse at the Royal Academy What is your favourite piece of art? I don’t really have a singular favourite as my influences are always changing. Is there anywhere you go to find inspiration? The Victoria and Albert Museum. What do like about working from Fulham? I love working in the Gasworks as I have a community of creative people around me.

Tell us about how you came to paint the series of still life, which were displayed at the Sladmore Gallery in 2008? I spent a lot of my childhood riding around the fells near my house in Cumbria and there was an abandoned farmhouse close by that we happened upon. It seemed as if the residents had walked out and left it, but were expecting to return. There were china and everyday objects lying around, so I decided to paint them. I liked the juxtaposition between familiar objects and the deserted, uninhabited rooms in which I found them. The experience has influenced many of my subsequent still life paintings. I like to use the idea of one generation’s treasures becoming a backdrop for the next, a layer upon layer, so to speak. vjkeegan.com

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Vanessa trained for three years at Charles Cecil Studios, Florence and now works on commissions in the UK. She has exhibited at the Cosa Gallery, The BP Award at the National Portrait Gallery, the Boston Art Fair, and more recently had a solo show with Aretha Campbell Fine Art. Vanessa was an apprentice in South Africa to the renowned bronze sculptor, Dylan Lewis. Today, her studio is based in Fulham How would you describe your artistic style? I went to an art school which taught very technical and classical methods so the foundation of how I work is old-fashioned. The style that I paint in now continues to change along with my taste and inspirations. What are your favourite mediums to work in? Oil paint is what I use the most. I find it interesting because it is very permissive in one way (you can change your mind) but it is also technically complicated. There is so much history to oil painting, and so many different approaches to discover. You are perhaps best known for your portraiture. What is it about people that you find most interesting? I like how ‘likeness’ is subjective, how a portrait should show something about the

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sitter and the painter simultaneously. It should also be a celebration of an individual’s physical appearance and hint to their inner life. In 2006, a piece of yours was selected for the National Portrait Gallery BP Award and won the Visitors’ Choice. How did that feel? It was wonderful as it gave me confidence to think I was hopefully on the right track. SELF PORTRAIT

You were born in Israel and have family in Kenya and South Africa. How has travelling influenced your work? It might explain why I’m drawn to bright colours and strongly lit compositions. Which artists do you admire? I have quite a few favourites, like Anthony van Dyck and Diego Velázquez, but at the moment I particularly love Paula Rego and Sylvain Chomet’s animation. The best exhibition you ever saw was… A huge van Dyck exhibition in Milan. Traveling there to see it as a large group of

obsessive van Dyck art students had an odd ‘groupie’ feel to it. You are on the board of trustees for Dramatic Need, the charity which brings creative arts to underprivileged children in South Africa and Rwanda. How did you come to get involved with them? When I was working in South Africa doing some sculpting I really wanted to do something for other people (doing art means it’s quite easy to spend a lot of time thinking about yourself!). I begun teaching drawing to children through a charity called Imibala in a township there. Then I met the woman who started and runs ‘Dramatic Need’ in London. They believe in the value of creative learning, so being asked to get involved was very exciting for me. What are you currently working on? At the same time as doing portrait work, I am working on a series of large oil paintings for an exhibition, inspired by children’s stories (ranging from Aesops fables, Der Struwwelpeter, Grimms’ Fairy Tales and old African Folk stories). These tales often encourage a rebelliousness which values selfpreservation and cunning above morality. The stories are universal and I love the timelessness of mythic writing, which everyone can understand and remember or relate to from their childhood. vanessagarwood.com 59

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PHOEBE DICKINSON

Phoebe trained at Charles Cecil Studios, Florence, Lavender Hill Studios and The Prince’s Drawing School. She has exhibited at the Royal College of Art, and her most recent exhibition ‘My Eye’, was personally curated and staged at Blanchard Antiques, The Gasworks. Phoebe works from her studio in Chelsea

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How would you describe your artistic style? Figurative, fluid, classic but with a contemporary edge.

to the beach to paint as the sun sets. I also find exhibitions and other people’s houses most interesting.

What are your favourite mediums to work in and why? Oil, because you can play around with it and also paint over mistakes!

How did your exhibition ‘My Eye’ go? I was so happy with it. Surprisingly, I didn’t find it too stressful at all. I loved curating my own show and was so lucky to do it in Orlando Harris’s amazing space, amongst his beautiful furniture.

You left Charles Cecil Studios because you feared your work would look similar to other students’. Is this right and if so, how have you made your work different? Yes, it was very hard to find my own style so I left. I am still learning and developing, and will continue to do so until the day I can no longer pick up a paintbrush. I have gone to different art classes, and learnt how to use new mediums. A lot of my technique comes from experimentation. The best exhibition you ever saw was… Joaquín Torrents Lladó’s house was turned into a museum in Mallorca and it was the best exhibition I’ve seen. It was fascinating to see his studio and home as it was. What is your favourite piece of art? That is the meanest question! Do I have to answer this? Where do you go to find inspiration? I go abroad, find a cocktail, and go down

What do like about working from Chelsea? I love my studio, it is in such a great spot and I have everything I need close by. I also love biking across the river each day to work; I’m so lucky to get that view twice a day. What do you like best about being an artist? I like the freedom it involves and the fact that I can be anywhere in the world and still work. I particularly love the people I get to meet when I am doing portraits. I have met so many interesting people that I might not have otherwise known. What are you currently working on? Several portraits and also preparing for some group shows I am involved in. Then it’s off to South Africa for more beach paintings – a hard life! phoebedickinson.com

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CHARLOTTE PARTRIDGE

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Charlotte trained at Charles Cecil Studios, Florence, Lavender Hill Art School and Studio Incamminati in Philadelphia. Specialising in animals, portraits and landscapes, her work has been exhibited at the Wildlife Artist of the Year Exhibition at Mall Galleries and also Proud Galleries, Camden. Charlotte is based in Chelsea and works from her studio in Battersea

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How would you describe your artistic style? Figurative, colourful.

watercolours, charcoal, oil paint and the iPad... all in that exhibition!

Which artist has had the greatest impact on you? Charlie Mackesy. I admire him for his ability to combine craft and concept. Lots of artists are amazing painters but their work doesn’t speak of anything, and likewise there are lots of amazing conceptual artists who lack the skills to paint and draw. Charlie produces unbelievably beautiful and powerful paintings that have a lot to say for themselves. I love his painting of the Prodigal Son which tells of a graceful and loving God. He’s also one of the kindest and most thoughtful men I know, and he’s got a wicked sense of humour.

Your work featured at the Wildlife Artist of the Year Exhibition. What did that feel like? It was a real privilege to be one of the nominees for the award and great to be able to support such a brilliant charity. At the turn of the 20th century, there were over 40,000 tigers in India. Now there are less than 1,400, and in the last century, the world has lost three of the eight tiger subspecies. You can’t fail to be shocked and saddened by this news. Hearing of this led me to support David Shepherd’s Wildlife Foundation.

The best exhibition you ever saw was… David Hockney’s A Bigger Picture at the Royal Academy. I was blown away by the scale, colour and passion of the show. What an amazing man! He’s 75 and has got the zeal to put on an exhibition with over 150 works, some of them so vast that they took over entire walls in the galleries. Most of them were landscapes painted in Yorkshire, in all types of weather, and that’s a massive feat in itself. He’s also so bold in experimenting with new mediums and ways of doing things. He used film,

Tell us a little about Supper in a Pear Tree… Supper in a Pear Tree is a pop-up restaurant and art class that I run with my sister, the amazing chef, Annabel Partridge. It runs once a month in the charming and rustic setting of the Lavender Hill Art Studios. The evening kicks off with a glass of wine and a life drawing session that I teach. This is followed by a three-course scrumptious supper at a big long candle lit table, cooked by Annabel.

What is your favourite piece of art? Rodin’s The Kiss. I’m a romantic.

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fact he is the company’s highest-ranking auctioneer, in spite of the fact he whacked the gavel when the world record for the most expensive artwork sold at auction was broken in 2010... Henry Wyndham is one of the nicest men you will hope to meet. Surprisingly softly spoken for an auctioneer, he works old school British wit effortlessly – ‘I’m like a fruit seller with a posh voice,’ he tells me. Testament to his likeability, he seemed far more interested in talking about his sons (Ned, 29, lead singer of blues rock band Scoundrels, Leo, 27, an actor and Wilby, 24, an artist) than he did himself, which was where our conversation began.

‘My son Ned is very good, but I think he’s finding the whole thing rather difficult. The frustrating thing I feel on his behalf is towards shows like X Factor and boy band, One Direction. They make me sick. They don’t write their own music and they don’t play instruments. You begin to wonder what’s it all about.’ A self-professed ‘appreciator’ of art (rather than ‘artist’), Wyndham grew up collecting things. Stamps, watercolours, pieces of weaponry – though he’d rather keep that quiet. ‘I was a sort of geeky collector at that age.’ Having never gone to university – ‘I went to the Sorbonne for a week... and don’t know how I lasted that

“The most incredible thing I’ve sold was Rubens’ ‘Massacre of the Innocents’ for £49.5million”

ne would imagine the Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe to be an imposing figure. And he is. Standing well over six feet tall, when I met Henry Wyndham in his cosy office on Bond Street, he quite literally towered above me. A sort of Gandalf to my Frodo. Had he owned a booming voice and an air of grandeur to match, I am quite certain I would have felt most uncomfortable. But he didn’t. For in spite of the fact he has Sotheby’s top job, in spite of the

long’ – he managed to get onto a Sotheby’s Fine Art Course in 1973. Following that, he moved to Christie’s where he worked in pictures for 13 years (five in America), ending up in the 20th-century British Art department. From there he set up his own business as a dealer, before being headhunted by Sotheby’s in 1994. He has worked there ever since. ‘It’s hard for me to say what Sotheby’s fares like in comparison to Christie’s now. They have different cultures. We have incredibly nice people here and that’s why I like it. They are two very good organisations… it’s just that we’re a bit better, that’s all.’ I spy a schoolboy twinkle in his eye. Wyndham was educated at Eton but claims he was no academic. ‘My housemaster didn’t have high hopes for me,’ he chuckled. ‘My heart was in cricket, football and making friends. I suppose for a lad who never went to university, I haven’t done too badly. I’ve been incredibly lucky to find a niche that suits me and I seem to be able to do it ok.’ I scoff at the word ‘ok,’ for that does seem rather ridiculous. Wyndham stood at the 65

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helm when Giacometti’s ‘Walking Man’ sold for the, then, record-breaking sum of £65million. He must have some idea how good he is. ‘I didn’t know it would make that much money, I thought it would make about £30million. But, you know, I can count to 65 so it was fine...’ ‘The most incredible thing I’ve sold was Rubens’ ‘Massacre of the Innocents’ for £49.5million. I really felt quite emotional about that. It must be the best Old Master sold in the last 40 years, I’m sure of it.’ As I listened, it surprised me how easy it was to gloss over the monumental figures he spoke of – £30million, £49.5million, £65million. The mind boggled and after a while, they became just numbers. But it’s serious stuff and Wyndham doesn’t take it at all lightly. ‘Before a big auction I have a lie down and then go through it in my head. I don’t just stand up and do it. I feel if someone entrusts you with their £5million painting, you’ve got to make sure you do it properly. I take it hugely seriously.’ It’s not a job many would go for and one wonders how he got into it in the first place. ‘Reluctantly,’ he said. ‘I was made to do it. I had always been rather terrified about standing up in front of lots of people, although I obviously don’t mind it now. The more you do it, the more relaxed you are. The most important thing though is not to be boring – to keep everyone awake. A little bit of humour is no bad thing, but too much and you belittle it. People who love the sound of their own voice, go on too long and become a pain in the neck. You have to have your feet on the ground and keep your ego in check. The tempo is also very important. In a way it’s a sort of musical experience.’

An interesting way of describing it, but it seems apt to say an auctioneer is a conductor of sorts. The next ‘symphony’ to take place at Sotheby’s is the Mark Birley sale later on this month – ‘lots of nice things, nothing of huge value but it’s all Birley-style with a great catalogue,’ says Wyndham. I asked how the art world is fairing at the moment and he replies quietly, ‘Well, we had an Impressionists Sale last month and something sold for £28million. So things are good for us – touch wood.’ As his hand touched the table, I am reminded why the Sotheby’s Chief might perhaps find himself more superstitious now than he used to be. In August last year, Wyndham was horrifically, accidentally shot in the face on a grouse moor. Were it not for his glasses, he would have been blinded. I was reluctant to mention the incident, but on asking about a forthcoming charity walk, he spoke quite freely about it. ‘I’m walking from Cumbria to Yorkshire in May because last August I was shot very badly in my face, hands and chest. I was very near to going blind, but my glasses saved me. My lens got shot out and the other one got heavily pelleted. How I didn’t lose my eyesight is rather fortunate.

So I thought I should try to raise some money for the blind. I found this charity called ORBIS; an amazing organisation that fly a crew of surgeons to developing countries, to operate on cataracts. In 15 minutes, for £10, you can save someone’s sight. Ten quid is nothing and it makes such a difference. I’ve got to raise huge amounts of money – and I’m going to do it.’ Yes it seems Henry Wyndham really is too good to be true. Not least since he’s adamant to let younger, thriving auctioneers have a go, whilst being happy to continue at Sotheby’s ‘as is’. As I could have predicted though, he ends our chat on his most treasured possession – his children. ‘Please go to Ned’s next gig,’ he pleads, ‘or interview him for your magazine... Though perhaps not; he’s not very good on posh stuff.’ Mark Birley, The Private Collection Sale takes place on 21st March at Sotheby’s, 35-34 Bond Street, W1A, 020 7293 5000; sothebys.com To sponsor Henry Wyndham’s 200 mile walk visit: virginmoneygiving.com/HenryWyndham PREVIOUS PAGE LEFT: SIR PETER PAUL RUBENS, MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS, C. 1610, OIL ON PANEL, 142 X 182 CM, THE THOMSON COLLECTION (C) ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO, TORONTO, RIGHT: NATALIA SERGEEVNA GONCHAROVA QUEEN OF SHAMAKHAN FROM LE COQ D’OR. THIS PAGE CLOCKWISE: HENRY WYNDHAM IN ACTION; ALBERTO GIACOMETTI, L’HOMME QUI MARCHE I; CHARLES BURTON BARBER, GOOD FRIENDS; SIR ALFRED JAMES MUNNINGS, ROSIE AND HAZEL BUXTON MEETING THE DUNSTON HARRIERS.

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Chelsea resident and art dealer, Robin Katz (pictured here in his gallery), has a penchant for 20th century design, displaying artworks alongside selections from his design collection. Expect to find Hockneys next to stylish French settees. Yellow hand dyed French Settee, from £3,500, Robin Katz Fine Art, by appointment, 13 Old Bond Street, W1, 020 7297 4972; katz.co.uk and tcraig.co.uk

GRINLING GIBBONS MIRROR

Ossowski have been selling antique mirrors for over fifty years but in that time very few frames of this age (pictured, left) and quality have turned up. Although it is not possible to categorically attribute it to Gibbons himself, it is the correct date and exhibits many similarities to his known work. Att. Grinling Gibbons Mirror, circa.1690, £78,000, Ossowski, 83 Pimlico Road, SW1, 020 7730 3256; ossowski.co.uk

HOWE FAN TABLE

Howe’s Fan Occasional table is the perfect edition to any house. Great for a bedside, the additional fan tops can make a useful drawing room occasional table for laptops. Fan Table, fabricated in steel and patinated, supported on a circular base. £456, 93 Pimlico Road, SW1, 020 7730 7987; howelondon.com

TISSUS D’HELENE – EMMA INDIGO Pattern guru Helen Cormack has recently bought the rights to the John Stefanidis fabric archive. Many patterns are reworks of 18th century originals and incorporate a range of bold and subtle colourways. Perfect for headboards, curtains or scatter cushions – even your bedroom walls. Emma Indigo by John Stefanidis, half drop repeat 69cm, width 118cm, £196 per metre, Tissus d’Helene, 421 Design Centre East, Chelsea Harbour, SW10, 020 7352 9977; tissusdhelene.co.uk

OWL WITH BUTTERFLY

The Owl with Butterfly was one of the lead artworks from Nancy Fouts’ show, Artifact, last summer. Very much of Fouts’ style, the Limited Edition C-Type is a photographic print of the original sculpture, photographed in studio by the artist. Framed in artist choice gilt frame, £450, Pertwee Anderson & Gold, 15 Bateman Street, W1, 020 7734 9283; pertweeandersongold.com FOR FURTHER INTERIOR IDEAS, VISIT: TCRAIG.CO.UK

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Interior designer, Katharine Pooley, shows how to get the look of this ‘Hollywood’ is a dramatic embroidery indicative of Los Angeles. Reflective of chic drawing room CUSHION

the Hollywood Hills, three alternating stripes blend together to create a sparkling effect, further accentuating the Tinsletown aesthetic. Donghia cushion in 10208 HOLLYWOOD, £220 per metre; rubelli.com / donghia.com

LAMP

Add a warmth and light to darker corners with the Sirena lamp. Handblown Venetian glass lamp, clear with gold leaf, €1,690 plus VAT, Donghia, Design Centre East, Chelsea Harbour, SW10, 020 7349 1590; donghia.com

WIRE BOWL SET

The super cool wire bowl set is perfect for cocktail snacks or as stand-alone objet d’art for your coffee table. £225; katharinepooley.com

ARM CHAIR

The fabulous Eaton Arm Chair is perfect for an afternoon spent curling up on one’s own with a good book. Eaton Arm Chair, fully upholstered chair with maple wood legs, starting from €2,990 plus VAT; donghia.com

SILVER TUMBLER

Drink in style with a sterling silver tumbler, lined with 24ct gold, finished with a decorative boar tooth. handle. £1,395; katharinepooley.com

MATCH STRIKER

Strike up that fire with a handmade Crystal Dragon Matchstriker with silver top. £1,200; katharinepooley.com

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Philip in Focus Philip Mould OBE is widely recognised as the leading specialist in British portraiture, including Tudor and Jacobean, 17th and 18th century and contemporary commissions. He runs his own fine art gallery, Philip Mould & Company, and has written several books including Sleepers: In Search of Lost Old Masters and Sleuth: The Amazing Quest for Lost Treasures. Philip is an expert valuer for the UK’s Heritage Lottery Fund and the British Government’s Acceptance in Lieu scheme and also a regular broadcaster. He wrote and presented Channel 4’s Changing Faces, co-presented BBC2’s Antiques Show, and was the expert for the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. The third series of his BBC1 art investigation programme Fake or Fortune is due for transmission this autumn. Philip Mould & Company, 29 Dover Street, W1; philipmould.com

The biggest mistake people make when buying for investment art is… Failing to buy something they really love. Art can increase in value tremendously but can also go backwards, or fail to find a buyer when you need it. The ‘dividend of enjoyment’ is key and should be relished.

prevalent on the internet. Get good advice from a specialist.

The biggest mistake people make with selling heirlooms is… Not to take advice of a specialist. Antique art falls into multifarious categories. Befriending a good dealer who focuses on the area in question, and incentivising them with a realistic commission or selling price, is often better than placing it in a general auction.

How to look after paintings… Keep watercolours out of the light, oil paintings out of direct light, and don’t have changing atmospheric conditions for panels. In the extreme heat or cold, or extreme humidity or dryness, paintings are prone to crack.

The type of things to look out for when buying paintings are… Proof of authenticity (or a guarantee from the seller), condition, provenance (or history), seeing if it’s a representative example of what the artist is known for (so avoid buying a drawing of a train by Winnie-the-Pooh artist, E.H. Shepard, for example) and areas that are unfashionable (such as narrative history pictures and 19th-century portraits). Things to look out for when buying antiques… Fakery is rife these days. It’s chillingly

Now is the time to be buying… British portraiture from 1500, pre-war modern British, miniatures and contemporary Chinese art by leading practitioners.

How to look after antiques … Enjoy them with reverence, like beloved octogenarians and their elders. How to make sure you are getting a competitive price… Every painting is a one off (unlike prints) but you can compare with other dealers and look up auction records if you need to. But, unless you know what you are looking for, it can bamboozle. Never, however, begrudge a profit. Some of the best collections ever formed were by collectors prepared to pay a profit to trustworthy professionals for sourcing the best. 85

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Is it best to buy through a gallery or at auction? Either. Novice buyers are much better aligning themselves with an honest dealer. The more experienced collector can, if they wish, go off-piste – but it can end up being expensive trying to outbid the trade. Is it very important that you insure your artwork? Yes, for more expensive works particularly. Large paintings are reasonably easy to damage and smaller pictures can be stolen. However, the art world is so digitalised these days, that tracking stolen pictures, when they are by known artists and coming up for sale, can be surprisingly easy. Don’t go mad with your premiums, shop around.

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You can tell something is a fake if… It’s suspiciously cheap, there is no provenance, and the vendor shies away from a full attribution but, by implication, infers that it could be that artist’s work. They are called ‘trappers’ in the trade, short for cheese in the trap (I have a Picasso illustration of a trapper!). In Chelsea and Fulham some good places to visit are: Jonathan Clarke Fine Art and Jonathan Cooper, both on Park Walk, Christies in South Kensington and Cadogan Contemporary on Old Brompton Road. But the majority of major dealers are located in the West End. The Golden Mile is roughly located between Bonham’s at the north of Bond Street down to Christie’s in King Street, and takes in the ancillary roads around as far Piccadilly Circus to the East and Soho to the West.

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Congratulations on the opening of Outlaws at The Capital. You must be very excited about it… Thank you. Yes, it is very exciting as new ventures always are, but this one is special because it’s at The Capital. What do you like about Knightsbridge – we’d have thought you’d be more likely to choose somewhere near the river?! I suppose nearer the river for a fish specialist would have been logical! However, I worked in London at the Intercontinental on Hyde Park Corner under the late Peter Kromberg and I lived in a tiny room in Earls Court. Every day I walked (or skateboarded) down the Cromwell Road and I saw The Capital. I thought I’d never be able to get a job in there, let alone be running the restaurant! It was the stuff of dreams. Your London menu only serves sustainable fish from Cornwall and the UK – is it easy to transport it to London? Believe it or not, it is easy. The rise of online

shopping means that courier services are much better than they used to be. There has been lots of press recently about the decline in mackerel stocks. This must be dreadful for Cornwall... It’s not dreadful for Cornwall. The majority of mackerel in Cornish waters are resident there, and don’t travel. In our restaurants, we only use fish that are responsibly sourced. The fishermen line-catch them from small boats so there’s not the same impact on the stocks as in the North Sea, where they trawl with huge nets. Cornish fisherman encourage the use of mackerel because they catch only what they come across. Mackerel will continue to feature on my menus for these reasons. Tell us about your years with Rick Stein – he’s very nice on television, but we can imagine, quite strict in the kitchen… Kitchens have to be strict – they would be very dangerous places otherwise. However, Rick is one of the most ‘gentle’ men I have ever met

and he is a gentleman too. He is the nicest chef I have ever worked for and what you see on TV is what he is like. Sorry to disappoint you! You also worked for Eric Chavot at Chavot on the Fulham Road. Obviously we love the Fulham Road – what made you abandon it in favour of Cornwall? It’s a hard life for a young chef working in London and as my passion for fish cookery grew, I realised London wasn’t the place I’d be able to further it. But Chelsea will always hold a place in my heart; I have supported Chelsea FC since childhood. Most people who live in Chelsea have a house in Rock anyway, so really I haven’t moved that far away! We’ve seen you on the Great British Menu. That looks like a tough gig. Evidently all the chefs want to win, but is the perceived rivalry real or hyped for the cameras? GBM is an extremely tough gig. The editors do a really good job though because the rivalry in the kitchen is worse than you see on TV! All the chefs are passionate about what they do

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and they all want to be the best. It can get very fraught in the kitchens. While the stoves are on the rivalry is serious, but once it’s over, we all get on really well. I read that you got into cooking by helping your dad (a chef) butter toast for the breakfast service at eight years old. Is this true? Absolutely true, I was a dab hand at traying up sausages too. My very first visit to a professional kitchen was at the age of two weeks! What was the first dish you cooked? The very first would have been cakes with my Mum. The first thing I remember cooking as a chef was Sole Veronique. You’re being sent to a desert island. The one ingredient you’d take with you would be... ? A bottle of really good Cornish rapeseed oil. You were awarded your first Michelin Star at 25-years-old for The Black Pig and went on to get another at St Ervan Manor and two for Restaurant Nathan Outlaw in Rock, Cornwall. What is the secret ? I’m not sure – I just do what I do. I suppose if you put it on paper it would be the best ingredients available, the best possible cooking, consistency at all times, regionality of produce, the best team and, for the two stars, originality. Outlaws at The Capital, 22-24 Basil St, SW3, 020 7591 1202; capitalhotel.co.uk

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Lemon Sole on the Bone Serves 4

with Parsley and Clam Butter

• 4 lemon soles, about 400g each, prepared to cook whole • 2kg live clams, cleaned • Light rapeseed oil for cooking • 100ml white wine • Cornish sea salt

Flavoured butter

• 250g unsalted butter, softened • 4 tsp chopped curly parsley • 20 rasps of nutmeg • 1 tsp cayenne pepper • Finely grated zest and juice of a lemon • 2 shallots, peeled and ﬁnely chopped • 1 garlic clove, peeled and ﬁnely chopped

To serve

• 1-2 tbsp chopped parsley • Lemon wedges • Deep-fried courgettes, optional

Method

For the flavoured butter, put the butter, parsley, nutmeg, cayenne, lemon zest and juice in a food processor and process for 2 minutes until well blended. Transfer to a bowl and add the shallots, garlic and salt to taste. Fold together until evenly combined. Lay a sheet of cling film on a work surface and spoon the butter onto it. Wrap the butter in the cling film, roll it into a sausage and tie the ends of the cling film to secure. Chill for 2 hours to firm up (the butter will keep in the fridge for a week or it can be frozen).

When ready to serve, heat your grill to medium-high. Oil the grill tray. Now oil the white side of the fish, season with salt and lay in the grill tray, white side down. Drizzle a little more oil over the upper brown side of the fish and season with salt. Slide the tray under the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes. At the same time, place a large saucepan (that has a tight-fitting lid) over a medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the clams and wine. Put the lid on and steam for 2 minutes until the shells open. Drain the clams, reserving the juices; discard any that are unopened. Baste the fish under the grill with the cooking juices and a little more oil if needed. Grill for a further 5-6 minutes until cooked, checking every minute or so towards the end. Meanwhile, unwrap the butter and slice into discs. When the fish is cooked place 3 slices of the flavoured butter on top of each lemon sole and soften it lightly under the grill. At the same time, gently warm the clams in some of the flavoured butter (refrigerate any leftover butter for another use). Place a cooked lemon sole on a warmed serving plate and add the fish cooking juices to the clams. Spoon the clams and butter over the lemon soles and sprinkle with some chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and a bowl of crispy deep-fried courgettes or seasonal vegetables of your choice. Nathan Outlaw’s British Seafood by Nathan Outlaw, published by Quadrille (£25, hardback) 91

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t might have been an odd decision to go to a museum restaurant for dinner (opposed to, say, lunch) but it certainly wasn’t a bad one. Yes, there was little atmosphere, but the charming interiors of the Gallery Mess at the Saatchi Gallery (twinkling lights and lustrous plants) suited the quiet, cosy supper I was after. I started with the baked quince and chicory salad with Cornish blue cheese and walnuts. Whilst I felt the cheese slightly over-powered the quince, it was nonetheless perfectly light and had a great balance of textures – quince and cheese equals soft, chicory and nuts equals crunch. My fellow diner had the smoked mackerel salad, which I surmised was delicious – if the ‘mmms’ were anything to go by. Next up for me was the pan-fried sea bass with a brown shrimp butter sauce. Now, this was very good. The fish was cooked (and I mean this) to absolute perfection. With skin as crisp as crackling bacon, it was scrumptious. My friend had the marinated chicken breast with butternut squash, of which she said ‘the chicken isn’t dry,’ which I think is the best compliment one can pay a chicken dish. I ended with the chocolate and walnut tart (yum), my friend, the apple and blackberry crumble, which she ‘forgot’ to let me try; read into that what you will. The pièce de résistance however, was the wine. On the suggestion of our jolly waitress, we had a bottle of the Dopff au Moulin 2011, Pinot Blanc, and it really was rather good. So good, in fact, I tried to buy some online and discovered it was out of stock. The secret’s out. For a light lunch or quiet dinner, Gallery Mess is the place to go. Homely and delicious, I’d bid for a table there any day. Gallery Mess Restaurant at the Saatchi Gallery, Duke Of York’s HQ, King’s Road, SW3,0207 730 8135; saatchi-gallery.co.uk

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Catherine Hales enjoys a warming lunch at the V&A, whilst Edwina Langley was found salivating at the Saatchi Mess

THE V&A CAFÉ

n a place so majestic and beautiful as the V&A museum, it seems only fitting that the café should follow suit. And they came up trumps. Housed in the Morris, Gamble and Poynter Rooms, the three rooms formed the first museum restaurant in the world. Widely considered to be one of the most ravishing dining spaces ever constructed even the hordes of children temporarily paroled from school for half term couldn’t dim the splendour of the décor. We were seated in the Morris room, a stunning example of the Victorian artist’s unique and unmistakable style. Considering the intimidating surroundings the food had a tough act to follow and, despite the pressure, it lived up to its expectations. As part of the award-winning Benugo Group, the café’s fare is impressive in its own right. The menu offers a deli counter brimming with mouth-watering cold options including mulled wine and beetroot cured salmon or black pudding and scotch eggs for the English traditionalist. A great range of sandwiches are also available for hungry art-lovers looking for a lighter option. We decided on the café’s hot counter. The starter of broccoli soup was deliciously creamy and light with a lovely smooth

texture, perfect for the artic conditions of a London spring, and accompanied by bread and ‘beurre des charentes’. Feeling somewhat spoilt for choice, my lunch companion and I settled on our mains. The chicken, mushroom and chestnut pie was nutty and velvety and altogether delectable. The puff pastry in particular was incredibly fresh and resulted in much licking of lips, as all good puff pastry should. My companion’s double pork chop with caramelised fennel, spiced red cabbage and cider gravy was well received and decided to be of a similarly high standard. The only criticism offered was of the slightly excessive portion of vegetables, which was more than made up for by the tasty gravy. For dessert we were powerless to resist sampling one of the cakes. The Victoria sponge (a classic choice) proved to be a masterstroke; packed with cream and jam it was the perfect conclusion to a stellar meal. As good as the food is, however, it is the incredible beauty of the surroundings that truly makes this dining experience such a treat. An essential part of any trip to the legendary museum. Victoria and Albert museum, Cromwell Road, SW7, 020 7942 2000; vam.ac.uk 93

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Breads and buns and cakes, oh my! It is music to our ears that artisan bakery, GAIL’s, has decided Chelsea is in need of not one but two of their stores, and have gleefully opened another. With a truly scrumptious breakfast, lunch and tea menu, created by head baker, Roy Levy, we’ll be hard pushed to stay away. 209 King’s Road, SW3, 020 7351 7971; gailsbread.co.uk

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COOK UP A STORM

Want to cook like an Italian? You must be in need of a maestro. Celebrity chef, Aldo Zilli, is now hosting a series of cooking classes at his new school in Chelsea. The day starts at Billingsgate Market (6:30am, but worth it) for a lesson in sourcing fresh fish. Following breakfast at the market café, you are whisked back to Aldo’s kitchen where the cooking begins. From pasta to sauces, gutting fish to filleting, this comprehensive class is a fantastic way to increase one’s repertoire – and enjoy a jolly good lunch at the end of it. £300 per person; aldozilli.com

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FOOD&TRAVEL THE HOTEL

If you’ve ever yearned to call a castle home, this is the hotel for you. Bovey Castle is a ravishing resort set in a 400 acre private estate within Dartmoor National Park. A lavish neo-Elizabethan manor house built by the W.H. Smith (the stationers) family in 1907, Bovey Castle exudes opulence and grandeur. With a blockbuster interior, including the Cathedral Room featuring a carved stone chimney and ornate plaster ceilings, guests can indulge in a Downton Abbey lifestyle both inside and out. Overlooking the championship riverside 18-hole golf course, there’s a range of country pursuits to enjoy including archery, clay pigeon shooting and tennis, plus an indoor Art Deco-style swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym and a separate holistic spa. The daily falconry display is also top class entertainment.

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Greet the morning by throwing open the leaded windows, taking in the glorious vista and breathing diamond sharp moorland air. Each of Bovey Castle’s 79 bedrooms and suites and 14 lodges guarantee an exceptional start to the day. As befitting the surroundings, Castle Valley rooms are decorated with restrained woodland and floral prints, sumptuous lined curtains and classic furnishings. Beds are supremely comfortable and the wooden chest containing a variety of beverages and fine china with fresh milk provided is a welcome addition.

THE BATHROOMS

Clean and compact with combined bath and overhead shower, mushroom shades on the wall and pressed flower prints.

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A half hour journey by road (the hotel can arrange this) from Exeter St David’s Station, where regular trains run from Paddington.

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Bovey Castle is a member of Pride of Britain Hotels – a consortium of 45 privately-owned independent British hotels and spas. Rooms start from £249 per night based on two sharing. 0800 089 3929; prideofbritainhotels.com.

Bovey Castle, Devon THE SPA

Dartmoor meets Delhi at Bovey Castle’s relaxing SUNDÃRI Spa. Meaning ‘beautiful woman’ in Sanskrit and created by supermodel Christy Turlington, SUNDÃRI comprises an exclusive collection of Ayurvedic treatments and products based on ancient Indian healing. There’s certainly a hint of mystic spirituality with scented candles flickering in the relaxation room and around the sunken bath set on a plinth in the largest of the six treatment rooms. With the emphasis on massage, most facials and body treatments are conducted using a range of edible sounding products, such as the Rooibos Tea, Honey and Fruit Brightening Enzyme Facial (60 minutes, £100). You’ll emerge looking good enough to eat.

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MASSERIA TORRE COCCARO, PUGLIA

A.A. Gill was rather rude about Puglia in The Sunday Times a couple of years ago, dismissing it as ‘dirty’ and ‘despondent’. We have no idea what he was on about. Any doubts you may have about this southern region of Italy, will be dispelled by this lovely hotel in a hot, lazy, rural landscape alive with bees and wild flowers, and dotted with olive trees that are many hundreds of years old. A ‘masseria’ is an old fortified farmhouse typical of Puglia. Coccaro, which is built around a charming courtyard, and boasts its own 17th-century church, is one of the most sympathetic restorations, maintaining its rustic, irregular charms – bumpy limestone floors and walls, and a shabby-chic look – without compromising on comfort. This place is an art lovers dream. There is an artist in residence and twice a year a new piece of work is launched. The current collection totals 14 – quite brilliant – installations including three frescos in the hotel’s 12th-century grotto. The cuisine here is rural comfort food. There’s not much emphasis on meat; Puglian cuisine evolved in a poor region that derived

taste from the most basic (and healthy) ingredients, and thus does incredibly inventive things with vegetables and pasta, as well as serving excellent fresh fish from the Adriatic. Coccaro is full of secret nooks and crannies, with divans and wooden tables where you can find some privacy in the sun, and it has a great pool with a shallow area that is perfect for children. The sandy beaches are a ten-minute bike ride away, and sights that are within easy reach include the elegant town of Martina Franca and Alberobello – home to all those peculiar Hobbit-like dwellings called trulli. Bari, the port city to the north, is definitely worth a stop. This is an unexpectedly pleasing city with a fabulous Romanesque cathedral and an atmospheric old quarter. The hotel can also arrange sailing trips along the coast if you want to feel the wind in your hair. Masseria Torre Coccaro is friendly, charming, unpretentious and thoroughly Puglian. You probably won’t spot gangs of patronising British media luvvies here – but maybe that’s all part of its charm. Doubles from 422 euros (£340) a night, including breakfast and taxes. masseriatorrecoccaro.com

LES ETANGS DE COROT, PARIS

This spectacularly scenic retreat not far from Versailles is the very inspiration behind the early works of Jean-Baptiste Corot, forefather of Impressionism – and the hotel’s namesake, and it was here that his good friend Claude Monet paid him regular visits. Guests can now follow in the footsteps of the Impressionist masters and develop their artistic talents under guidance from esteemed local artist Agnes Monteilhet. It would be more than fair to say that Agnes, who has studied and exhibited at a variety of prestigious Parisian institutions, is truly passionate about her subject, which makes her the ideal conduit for the creative d’Avray atmosphere. A weekend at Les Etangs is luxuriously serene and feels both indulgent and peaceful as you rest, nestled in the charming 200-year-old artists’ hamlet of Ville d’Avray. The serenity of the setting emanates throughout the hotel and the bedrooms are magical. Each one is named after a famous guest who has stayed there – think Victor Hugo and the Duc

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d’Orléans – and boasts a beautiful colour palette in both bedroom and bathroom, giving a calming and unique feel. For those who would rather just soak up the atmosphere than engage in artistic studies, the hotel also boasts a gorgeous Caudalie Vinotherapie spa and a gastronomic restaurant, Le Café des Artistes, where you can sample delicious French delicacies and relax in front of stunning views over the gardens, lily-pad ponds and distant forest. Be an Artist for a Day with Les Etangs de Corot starts from 556€ for two including a 3-hour pastel drawing, watercolour or oil painting class, an overnight stay in a double room with breakfast and dinner at Le Café des Artistes. Standard Room rates start from 195€. +33 (0)1 41 15 37 00; etangs-corot.com Eurostar Plus Culture gives passengers 2-for1 entry into paying exhibitions at some of Paris’ most popular museums and galleries. Eurostar operates up to 18 daily services from London St Pancras International to Paris Gare Du Nord with return fares from £69. eurostar.com

THE DOLDER GRAND, ZURICH

Think of Zurich and you might think bankers, watches and chocolate. But art? In fact, the city has a vibrant art scene and at The Dolder Grand art is very much on the main agenda. This city landmark has been perched above Lake Zurich since 1899. After a fouryear restoration led by Sir Norman Foster it reopened in 2008 as a thoroughly modern masterpiece. Two wings with sweeping glass facades now flank the hotel’s main building, with its fairytale steeples and lofty wooden ceilings, artfully mixing the traditional and contemporary. The Dolder’s owner, Urs Schwarzenbach’s museum-worthy private art collection – there are around 130 pieces – adorns the walls. An enormous Warhol panel hangs above the onyx reception desk, depicting everything from Marilyn Monroe to Chairman Mao, while a Dali greets you at the entrance to the delicious two Michelinstarred restaurant. And art is all over the city. From Chagall’s exquisite stained-glass windows in the 9th-century Gothic abbey,

Fraumünster, and Giacometti’s murals at the police headquarters, to the street art of Zurich West, the former industrial quarter where old warehouses have been converted into shops and bars. The stately Kunsthaus is the venue for fine arts – from the golden age of Dutch painting to sculpture by Cy Twombly – while the Kunsthalle is a bastion for international contemporary art. And alternative art spaces are opening all the time, such as artist-run Dienstgebäude and Karma International. After a hard day on the art trail, head to the Dolder’s outstanding spa, passing a joyful Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture on route. Don’t miss the outdoor hot tub for spectacular views over the city, and the fabulously curvy Fernando Botero bronze. The author flew with SWISS (0845 601 0956; swiss.com); fares start from £119 return. Double rooms at The Dolder Grand (+41 44 456 60 00; thedoldergrand.com) cost from CHF 590. For more information on Switzerland, call 00800 100 200 30; info.uk@myswitzerland.com / MySwitzerland.com. 101

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he scene directly below the balcony upon which I’m standing would, no doubt, have stirred a certain star-crossed lover to moonily muse upon the whereabouts of her beau, such is its infinite romance. The ancient Roman mosaic, the courtyard garden, the gothic forms of the turreted balconies and their intricate balustrades all seduce with easy Venetian charm and do little to disabuse you of the romantic fantasy. Behind me inside, hangs the fruits of a lifetime’s dedication to the collection of art; Bellini, Boucher, Degas, Michelangelo, Raphael, Ruskin… all are duly and reverently displayed upon the walls of this palazzo, which once belonged to the late Isabella Stewart Gardner, patron of and friend to artists. That visitors to this hallowed collection and these extraordinary rooms would have taken a significant wrong turn, should they go in search of Stewart Gardner’s carefully curated vision amongst comparable palazzi dotted along the Grand Canal, comes as something of a surprise. More astonishing, however, is that this exquisite museum is not only nowhere to be found in Bellini’s hometown, but is in fact, on an entirely different continent. For reader, we are in culturedrenched Boston. The idiosyncratic gallery (entry $15) is an

ode to Stewart Gardner’s devotion to both Italianate art and its vernacular architecture but then within the context of what is surely America’s most European city, it seems to make a strange amount of sense. Unlike many of its more brash urban counterparts, Boston offers a more higgledy-piggledy charm (not being based on the archetypal American grid system) and a more low-rise sensibility (witness the museum’s latest addition: a sympathetically earthy Renzo Piano-designed extension). Here, one feels that only learned conversations take place in coffee shops, most probably because Harvard and MIT – two of the world’s most formidable academic rearing grounds – are based in the city. Meanwhile, walk out of this American paean to Venice, and in just a hop, skip and a jump, you’ll find yourself at the mammoth doors of the startlingly monolithic Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (entry $22), which houses a mindboggling collection of work spanning the gamut from the ancient world through to Andy Warhol. In addition to this, it now also boasts a Foster and Partners-designed wing to accommodate the Art of Americas collection. The life of the mind is, evidently, king here. But if us Brits feel a certain affinity with this culturally bent pocket of pastoral New England, it’s worth bearing in mind a not

insignificant paradox here. For while Boston’s sense of Ye Old Worlde emanates from the fact that its streets are steeped in history, it should be noted that it’s a narrative that the British seldom emerge from covered in glory; the famous Boston Tea Party being far from as sedate and pleasant as the name implies. But happily for us, bygones are just that, and whether you confine yourself to the upmarket streets of Beacon Hill, the more thriving central hub of the city proper, or if you nip across the river to the coffee shops and bookshops of the university campus, Cambridge, you’re likely to experience a warm welcome (the city’s European flavour in no way lessens the American onus on customer service). And this helpful atmosphere and attitude is nowhere more strongly evident than at the Ames Hotel in downtown Boston. Presided over by the Morgans Group – which is also responsible for the equally brilliant Sanderson in London – its Woodward Room should be a Boston pre-requisite, not just for hotel guests, but all visitors alike. At both breakfast and dinner it is triumphant (Eggs Benedict with chorizo and smoked Hollandaise proves the received wisdom that the Americans are in a different league when it comes to rustling up a satisfying breakfast), while at dinner expect a surfeit of such delights as Maine lobster rolls

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and short rib tortellini. And after all that, why would you want to sleep it all off elsewhere, particularly when the rooms at the Ames are so exquisitely comfortable and stylish? Meanwhile, visiting gourmands requiring a sojourn from the rigours of soaking up the myriad cultural draws of the city, should make a beeline for L’Espalier, a muchgarlanded Back Bay New England-French restaurant headed up by award-winning chef Frank McClelland. The artwork-like food is unparalleled, the atmosphere all about sophisticate exclusiveness. And if you can stomach it after a full five-course degustation menu, do head over to concept bar, Drink, where the staff will whip up eye-watering concoctions for delighted punters based on an assessment of their personality. You have been warned – if you want to make your exit in the style of anything more elegant than a stagger, best to tone down any ‘fiery’ or ‘passionate’ self-descriptions. An unmissable destination then, but how to get there? Flying Virgin Upper Class has to be one of the most pleasant ways to arrive, well, anywhere. Not only will they pick you up from your home and take you through Heathrow via a specially dedicated private channel (meaning the whole process takes no more than a couple of minutes), but you can use the Clubhouse to do anything from have

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A worrying conversation with a well-known SW10 property figure this week got me thinking about the fact that in their patch there is now such a bun fight amongst smart agents to get business that prices, having seemingly plateaued, have taken off again. An agent’s job is to get the best price, and we have the benefit of looking forward, but it does seem to me that when one of the weapons to win instructions is price, we seem to be looking a little too far ahead. Having said that with FTSE high, and supposedly a leading indicator, who knows where this bull-

run ends. Ed Mead, Director, 020 7225 1225; douglasandgordon.co.uk

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On reflection 2012 was a very good year for the housing market. Prices continued to rise, buyer interest remained high, the best properties went to either asking or a best bids situation... But then that has always been the way; everyone wants the cream. The really good news is that 2013 has started off well. Viewing levels on the best stock remains high and clients are accepting offers that they are pleased with. Finance does not, touch wood, seem to be an issue as the vast majority of buyers are providing substantial deposits – in fact c.40% of the deals we have transacted since the beginning of the financial year (April ‘12) have been to 100% cash purchasers and for those who have required funding, there have been no down valuations. International money as always is coming in but certain areas, Pimlico being one, are still mainly be bought up by the British market which has enabled the prices to remain achievable and therefore the property desirable.

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HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CANCER RESEARCH UK Premium UK and international residential estate agency Hamptons International today announced an official corporate partnership with the UK’s leading cancer charity, Cancer Research UK. As part of the partnership Hamptons International is hoping to raise £100,000 for the charity by the end of 2013. Staff at Hamptons International will partake in various fundraising events throughout the year to help reach the target, such as ‘Race for Life’, night time walking marathon ‘Shine’ and a companywide ‘Bake Off ’. Employees will also be encouraged to spearhead their own local fundraising initiatives to raise awareness and help reach the overall target. Whilst leading local campaigns, charity ambassadors throughout Hamptons International will be taken on tours of Cancer Research UK’s laboratories so that they can gain a sense of the scientific research that underpins the organisation. If you would like to donate to the Hamptons International Just Giving page please visit: justgiving.com/company/ hamptonsinternational

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WHY YOU SHOULDN’T WORRY ABOUT MANSION TAX Churchill recalled ‘the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened.’ This is true of the time many of us spend worrying about what might happen, and seems to be particularly relevant at the moment, with daily stories in the newspapers about Mansion Taxes. Some people are concerned that if the next government is formed by Ed Miliband – and after costing and looking at the practicalities of implementing such a tax, it is indeed introduced – that property in Chelsea might lose its shine. Fortunately, most of the buyers that we are dealing with are concluding that there are too many other reasons to wish to live in Chelsea, and own property here, to worry about what may or may not happen in several years time. The tumbleweed is not expected anytime soon on King’s Road! This year has started well, with concerns over the Finance Bill largely allayed, the market has gained momentum for the spring. If you are planning to sell, this year’s early Easter offers a long uninterrupted market through until the summer holidays, and we expect to set many new price records in that time. Robert Green, Associate Director, johndwood.co.uk

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Power Stations seem to have captured the news over the last few weeks, with Battersea’s famous landmark at last appearing to have a future. Less newsworthy apparently, but probably likely to be just as important a development over the river, is the Lots Road Power Station. Right on the river in the Royal Borough, this is set to revitalise the last remaining area of ‘Bohemian’ Chelsea. The building itself is listed, but the overall scheme will allow for a mixture of both residential and commercial space. An exciting prospect for a redundant industrial building in a historic area of Chelsea! Howard Elston, Director, aylesford.com

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Chelsea continues to attract high levels of buyer demand and with a shortage of stock and rising property values, buyers have to act fast if they want to avoid being priced out. Foreign buyers are still the dominant force and, in some cases, are paying cash for everything from studio apartments to larger family homes. For buyers, a property in Chelsea represents a strong investment with property values expected to continue to rise in the long term. If you’re considering leaving Chelsea, there has never been a better time to get your property on the market. Mathew Goss, Sales Manager, 020 7731 2808; bushells.com

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n twelve years I’ve seen highs and lows in a variety of market places. I spent three happy years booming around West Oxfordshire countryside for a large independent agent where I met my soon to be husband, Ian, before leaving to join Hamptons in their Oxford City office. We spent so many of our weekends on the M40, I eventually succumbed to the pressure and agreed that London was, indeed, calling! In agency people talk about how different the London market is – and had you asked a few years ago I would have fervently denied it, but I was soon absorbed into the pace and vibrancy of the Clapham market. Five years on, in 2011, I had the chance to move again, this time to Westminster feasting on some altogether different architecture from the largely Victorian houses and conversions I had become used to. My office now is in a wonderful Regency building which has views from the upper floors across the City with the Houses of Parliament and London Eye in the distance. It’s a fabulous place to be. I’m lucky my team, Sam, Samuel, Elliott and Nazmin, have a natural rapport with one another and their colleagues in our neighbouring offices. On a daily basis they are showing properties in Mayfair, Sloane Square, Chelsea and Kensington and often further afield. Prospective Tenants that come to us don’t just get the chance to see ‘our’ properties – they are offered everything and anything that we feel might work for them. After all, it’s going to be their home. We offer guidance and options so they don’t need to walk the streets of London visiting agents, in every possible area, to find the right place for them. Every evening I ask myself have our customers

got everything they should from us, and for me, operating honestly and with integrity is essential. As part of the service sector, feedback from our landlords and tenants is of the utmost importance. No amount of money can buy commendations, recommendations and goodwill! I love to feel that we are a part of the communities that we work in. Over the years I’ve had the chance to offer sponsorship to local projects and schools for the benefit of all the residents in the areas that we operate in. We’ve just announced our new corporate partnership with Cancer Research UK and there’s lots of brain-storming about fun runs, triathlons, and cake sales, so I’ve little doubt we’ll hit our six figure fundraising target! In 2012 we were involved in Open Garden Squares, and we hope to do that again this year, extending our coverage. Schools are also very important to the people that let and buy from us, so we often run competitions. This year’s market has already been different to our expectations. Every January we expect the market to roar into action but this year it’s been more of a steady trot rather than a gallop. Most prospective tenants have a good choice of rental properties and identifying what motivates them is tough. There is however, a definite move towards quality. The right presentation is essential and our Interior Solutions department have reported a busy start to their year, so by and large, our landlords are listening. As with any business we want to drive our revenues and achieve new records for our clients. But above all, we want to do this in the best possible way, to exceed both landlords and tenants expectations of us. 0207 834 7316; hamptons.co.uk

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BE THE FIRST TO GET AN EXCLUSIVE EARLY LOOK INSIDE THE FIRST LUXURY BARGE TO ARRIVE AT OYSTER PIER IN MARCH

yster Pier will host 10 custombuilt, bespoke residential barges offering up to 2,000 sq ft of living space and up to 730 sq ft of outdoor space. What really sets Oyster Pier apart, in a first for a development of this kind, is that residents will also have full access to the facilities and services of the neighbouring 5* Rafayel Hotel and Spa including room service, wellbeing spa, gym and concierge service. Prices for each individual barge shell, mooring and basic fit-out will start at £1.5 million depending on your individual design specifications.

DETAILS

Oyster Pier, Prices start from £1,500,000

CONTACT

For more information, and to prebook your viewing, please contact Benson Beard on: 020 7589 6677 at bb@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

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A stunning, rarely available five bedroom house in the prestigious Kings Chelsea development. Set in 7.5 acres of landscaped, communal gardens, this is a fantastic opportunity to live in this exclusive gated development on the Kings Road. This spacious house (approx. 2,700 sq ft) house features a large reception room, dining room, separate kitchen, five

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Chelsea Vista, SW6 - ÂŁ2,300,000 Leasehold An exceptional three bedroomed apartment in this superb riverside development, offering stunning views across Central London from the reception room with wrap-around balcony. The property has a modern well fitted kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, and three luxurious modern bathrooms. Imperial Wharf is well located for excellent local shops and restaurants, many of which are within the development itself. There are superb communal gardens and riverside walks, and many excellent local schools. Imperial Wharf station offers rapid access to central London.

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Hamptons Islington Lettings Pimlico Westminster Lettings. 020and 7717 5455 Lettings. 020 7834 7316 islingtonlettings@hamptons-int.com pimwestlettings@hamptons-int.com

Hamptons City Lettings Lettings. 020 7717 5437 citylettings@hamptons-int.com Hamptons City Sales Sales. 020 7717 5435 citysales@hamptons-int.com

Commercial Street E1 - £525 per week

A beautifully refurbished and spacious one bedroom apartment with large balcony in the popular Exchange Building development benefiting from 24 hour concierge.

Star Place E1W - £799 per week A beautiful two bedroom apartment with a large terrace offering stunning waterside views of St. Katharine Docks, modern fixtures and fittings throughout and 24 hour concierge.

Chapter Street, SW1P - £1,495 per week Furnished/Unfurnished An exceptional refurbished three bedroom house situated conveniently for amenities in Victoria and Pimlico. The property boasts garage parking and high finish throughout including bespoke Italian kitchen.

Cathedral Lodge, EC1 - Leasehold - £475,000

This exceptionally spacious unmodernised 1 bedroom Square Mile apartment is on the 5th floor of an extremely popular lift-serviced building with concierge and parking.

Charing Cross Road, WC2 - Leasehold - £725,000

A 2 bedroom apartment located on the 3rd floor of a lift serviced period mansion block close to Oxford Street. Ideal for access to central London and the Theatre district.

The Wallpaper Apartments, £995Unfurnished per week – Long Let Chadwell Street, EC1R - £725 per week – Long Let Dean Ryle Street, SW1P - £995N1 per-week This vast two bedroom property offers over 1500 sq.wide ft. ofopen space and leading Bright and airyreception. split levelWith period conversion with highparking quality fixtures An immaculately presented modern apartment with hallway through to the three double bedrooms, and concierge benefits quality fixtures and fittings throughout, integrated and fittings throughout whilst offering fantastic access to the City, Angel/ services from this ishigh perfect for a couple/family. media system, large decked garden and two bathrooms. Upper Street and Exmouth Market.

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Mossop Street, SW3 - £1,150 Per Week Part furnished This property has unusual feature of a highly designed rear façade, incorporating floor to ceiling glazing. With a contemporary style throughout, maximising on natural light. The kitchen and bathrooms are of extremely high quality.

Paradise Walk, SW3 - £995 per week Unfurnished This exceptionally pretty three bed house is arranged over three floors with a lovely west facing roof terrace. There is light and bright reception room with a separate eat-in-kitchen. The house has been beautifully decorated throughout and is a must see.

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Commercial Street E1 - £525 per week

A beautifully refurbished and spacious one bedroom apartment with large balcony in the popular Exchange Building development benefiting from 24 hour concierge.

Wetherby Gardens, SW5 - £1,050 per week Furnished A fantastic two bedroom apartment with high ceilings and over 900 sq ft in space making it an ideal Central London home for a couple looking for a modern contemporary apartment.

Cathedral Lodge, EC1 - Leasehold - £475,000

This exceptionally spacious unmodernised 1 bedroom Square Mile apartment is on the 5th floor of an extremely popular lift-serviced building with concierge and parking.

Charing Cross Road, WC2 - Leasehold - £725,000

A 2 bedroom apartment located on the 3rd floor of a lift serviced period mansion block close to Oxford Street. Ideal for access to central London and the Theatre district.

The SW3 - £1,950 per Unfurnished TheBromptons, Wallpaper Apartments, N1week - £995 per week – Long Let Chadwell Street, EC1R - £725 per week – Long Let AThis fantastic three bedroom, two bathroom apartment with own private underground gym facilities and indoor pool, vast two bedroom property offers over 1500 sq. ft. it’s of space and entrance, Bright and airyparking, split level period conversion withswimming high quality fixtures benefits fromKensington high quality fixtures and restaurants fittings throughout, integrated close to South with it’s shops, and Underground Station. and fittings throughout whilst offering fantastic access to the City, Angel/ media system, large decked garden and two bathrooms. Upper Street and Exmouth Market.

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PROFILE

MOVING IN

NOTHING’S BETTER THAN THE INSIDE SCOOP. LOCAL AGENTS GIVE THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS...

KIDS

Alice Pearson-Wright, Strutt & Parker LLP 0207 731 7100; The Pottery Café is the perfect place to spend an afternoon with your kids on a rainy day. Children love painting and you can take home your masterpiece once done! You can also book your child’s party there with up to 20 people catered for, all included in the package.

STREET

Andrew Everill, Bective Leslie Marsh 020 7589 6677; Chelsea Green is a wonderful little patch of green, better known for its eclectic group of shops and restaurants. Whether it is a visit to Tom Aiken’s Diner for breakfast or grabbing some wonderful fresh fish for supper at the Chelsea Fishmonger, there is something for everyone.

TIME OUT

Georgina Clarke, Jackson-Stops & Staff 020 7828 4050; Dolphin Square gym is a sophisticated and luxurious members only club, located just off St. George’s Square. It has a lovely swimming pool, sauna and steam room, a fully equipped gym and their restaurant is a great place to take some time out after a rewarding session.

INTERIOR INSPIRATION

Patrick Littlemore, Marsh and Parsons 020 8846 2320; Without a shadow of a doubt, David Mellor on Sloane Square. My parents introduced me to this shop when I was far too juvenile to appreciate just how fantastic it is. It’s a hidden gem and the perfect place for wedding and christening gifts.

LOCAL HANGOUT

Lisa Jane Stratton, Benham and Reeves 020 7581 2112; The newly-launched ‘Colbert’ in Sloane Square has brought a Frenchinspired brasserie with a bar that is buzzing weekdays and is perfect for anything from breakfast/brunch to a pre-theatre dinner. The inviting décor evokes Parisian chic in the heart of London’s most fashionable borough.

FACT

Max Chaudry, Carter Jonas 020 7590 4696; The most expensive family home to go on sale in Britain was on Rutland Gate, Knightsbridge. Boasting 45 Bedrooms, an indoor pool and millions of pounds of Gold leaf. 68 of its windows overlook Hyde Park and it was sold at a reported £300m.

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Wandsworth Bridge Road, SW6

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An exceptionally spacious, five bedroom family home presented in an immaculate and beautifully decorated contemporary style having just been completely refurbished throughout. • Luxurious modern fixtures & fittings • High ceilings and period features • Family bathroom with Jacuzzi and steam shower • Further en-suite bathroom • Landscape private garden

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Memory Lane

Tom Ward, Director of aspire in Fulham, talks to a vendor about David Kirkup of aspire’s Clapham South office talks to a vendor recalling their beautiful home on Settrington Road. happy memories of living in this beautiful house on Hambalt Road. How long have you lived in the property? We have lived hereyou for nearly seven years, How long have lived at your however we are now looking to move back property? Italy. into the property in 2010. Itomoved Whichdo is you yourlike favourite room and why? What most about living TheClapham? kitchen; it is a very large and warm in where our friends or Clapham family can relax Iroom love the community feel of spend time together in harmony. and the factsome that people are genuinely friendly. I also like that there’s always lots to do without having to travel far to do it!

What is your favourite aspect about the propertydid as you a whole? really love that Where drawWe inspiration the property not only very elegant, from for theis design/interior of but also extremely cosy. your property? I’ve moved around quite a fair bit and What’s greathas about location and each house beenthe very different in Fulham general? . The fact the style andin décor. This house feelsthat clean property seeming overlookstoo South Park without much likeisaultimately show our favourite house, but home – this isaspect a realabout home,the which feels comfy and lived-in. Most importantly a relaxing place to be.

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love and lived in with love. There isn’t a particular memory we can pinpoint as we have so many happy memories living in this house and sharing it with our loved ones. Where did you draw your inspiration from for the design of your property? We designed the property with care and attention to detail so we could make our life more cosy and comfortable.

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The actual design was adapted from my tendency to blend styles and inf luences in order to create a sort of contemporary fusion style with strong asian overtones.

How long have you lived at your property? I moved into the property in 2010.

What will you miss most when you move? We will def initely miss the wonderful and relaxing view over South Park but also the colours and overall feeling of the house that we created with our own personal style for our family.

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PROPERTY NEWS RUTH BLOOMFIELD: SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE

Many great minds have pondered the secret of happiness and it appears that Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart Angelo may have hit upon the solution. Portnoy and Angelo, in case you need reminding, are the songwriters who created the immortal theme song to the 1980s sitcom Cheers with its ‘sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name’ refrain. Three decades or so on and a survey by Banner Homes claims to have isolated the key secrets of a happy home. And just like the song says, living within two miles of a pub where the landlord greets you by name takes top spot. In London, of course, everybody lives within two minutes of a pub let alone two miles (unless of course your local has been recently transformed into high spec housing). But the likelihood of mein host at the trendy local gastropub remembering you is exceedingly slim. Some of the other keys to happiness unearthed in the study are touchingly humble: a comfy sofa (so not a trendy midcentury modern knock off then), a big bed, and a nice dinner table all make the list. Others leave Londoners a little adrift. Proximity to countryside, front and back gardens with plenty of trees and space enough for a shed and barbecue area, and off-road parking all make the list. Hah. Most London homes are so close to the pavement that anybody can peep into their living room, and have titchy back gardens

cluttered with half dug vegetable patches and trampolines. Off-street parking is a distant dream. Most of us are reduced to battling for a space in a bay (and paying handsomely for the privilege of parking three streets away from our front door). Good neighbours are also considered terribly important; in Notting Hill/Chelsea most of us would settle for a neighbour not intent on carving out a giant subterranean basement leisure complex, ruining our peace and quiet and possibly our structural integrity too. On the other hand those who live in central London have many, many unique reasons to be cheerful. We may not have country walks but we can walk to the best theatres, shops, museums and galleries in the country. Our architecture is breathtaking, and while we may be more than ten miles from the seaside (another ingredient for happiness at home, apparently) we are handy for the airport for seaside breaks. And since we live in the heart of the city we won’t have spent this chilly winter snowed into our homes, huddling on our comfy sofa with only our two pets (also essential) for warmth because our expensive ground source heat pump has gone kaput. We are also probably the only homeowners in Britain who can expect our property prices to grow in the next five years. And while money might not buy you happiness, we all know that it is capable of bringing a satisfied little smile to most faces. Ruth Bloomfield

DSF ONE STEP CLOSER TO DELIVERING NEW HOMES IN PIMLICO WITH APPOINTMENT OF LEADING ESTATE AGENT KAY & CO

Dolphin Square Foundation (DSF) has appointed Kay & Co, a leading independent estate agent with over thirty years experience, to manage the homes of their first new build development in Pimlico. The independent charitable organisation and housing provider has partnered with the specialist estate agent and residential block managers who will manage the apartments and tenants at their Moreton Street development. Thirty-nine units are currently being built, eight for the private rental market and the remainder for intermediate affordable housing. The homes are due to be made ready for occupation in July 2013. kayandco.com

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WIMBLEDON VILLAGE SW19

NOW 70% SOLD

WHERE TRADITIONAL GRANDEUR MEETS MODERN SPLENDOUR The Cavendish is part of our sumptuous collection of four lavish 5 bedroom homes combining generous proportions with modern luxury. This stunning, 3,387 sq ft home boasts an expansive and bespoke kitchen/dining room of 538 sq ft, perfect for entertaining friends and family. While on the upper floors, the luxurious bedrooms feature spectacular ensuites, providing flexibility and space for children and guests. Set within an exclusive gated development, just a short walk from Wimbledon Village’s cafés, shops and restaurants. The Cavendish is now ready to move into. P R I C E S F RO M £ 2 . 95 M Marketing Suite & Show Home Open Thursday to Monday, 10am – 5.30pm Edge Hill, Wimbledon Village, London SW19 4RB Image depicts the Grosvenor Show Home at London Square Wimbledon Village. Details and prices are correct at time of going to print.

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LETTINGS BASIL STREET, KNIGHTSBRIDGE

SW3

DETAILS £2,750 per week

CONTACT Engel & Völkers Chelsea 020 7584 1100; engelvoelkers.com/chelsea

his absolutely stunning lateral ground floor flat is situated in this well maintained, 24-hourportered building on Basil Street. This is one of the most prominent streets in Knightsbridge which still enjoys absolute privacy. The property consists of a master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a second double bedroom, also with an en-suite bathroom, and two further bedrooms which are serviced by a further bathroom. The property also boasts two beautiful reception

rooms and two fully fitted kitchens. Decorated with the finest materials, and with marble floors throughout, this home offers the occupant unsurpassed luxury. There is also a semi-private garden off one of the reception rooms and a resident caretaker is on hand to oversee the property. The flat overlooks Basil Street, offering a perfect mix of comfort and elegance. Furthermore, its excellent location means it’s a short walk from the famous Harrods and Harvey Nichols department stores.

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The Isis Penthouse Introducing the Isis Penthouse, London’s finest new riverside residence. This spectacular home sets a new standard of living with exceptional river views, living and entertaining spaces, expansive terraces, wine cellar, gymnasium, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, and a private garage. The Isis Penthouse goes above and beyond offering the highest level of style and design all set within this stunning new riverside destination. The results are mesmerising.

£8,950,000 Fulham Reach Riverside Show Apartments & Marketing Suite Opening times Mon–Fri 10am–8pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm Distillery Road London W6 9RU +44 (0)20 7870 9500 enquiries@fulhamreach.co.uk www.fulhamreach.co.uk

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OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD GROSVENOR WATERSIDE, SW1W £1,800,000 Leasehold

An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House A three bedroom, third ﬂoor apartment (with lift) offering well-balanced accommodation, complete with private balcony, secure is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to underground car parking space and onsite concierge. Hepworth Court is located within the exclusive Grosvenor Waterside include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and development close to the designer boutiques and restaurants of Duke of York Square, Kings Road, Sloane Street and Pimlico Road. The brick parapets surrounding the roof which has good storage space. green open spaces of Battersea Park or The Thames Path are also a popular option, just across Chelsea Bridge. Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | Open Plan Reception Room | Master Bedroom Suite | Second Bedroom - En Suite | Bedroom 3 / Study | Guest Shower Room | Private Balcony over six acres of land | 24 Hour Concierge Underground Parking

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OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD CARLISLE PLACE, SW1P £2,350,000 Leasehold

An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House A simply beautiful, top ﬂoor, west-facing, four bedroom, lateral apartment, offering an abundance of light, character, and period features, is broadly Palladian in style and is a wide, single storey building with large windows over looking the gardens. It was extended in 1978 to situated within this immaculate Westminster mansion block. Carlisle Mansions is a prestigious and immaculately kept mansion block on include a garden room and a large studio complex including a workshop and dark room . The property currently has very high ceilings and Carlisle Place next to Westminster Cathedral. The property is extremely well positioned being quietly tucked away from the main roads brick parapets surrounding the roof which has good storage space. in the area whilst also providing excellent proximity to the coffee shops and local amenities of Wilton Road, Warwick Way and Upper Tachbrook Street well as with the room larger stores and room national brands of Victoria Street andcellar Cardinal Place.garaging | small lake arboretum | Four bedrooms | fouras bathrooms | garden | hall | drawing | studio complex | dining room | wine | integrated over six acres of land Two Reception Rooms | Separate Eat-In Kitchen | Four Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms | Porter | Long Leasehold

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BROOMHOUSE ROAD, SW6 £2,490,000 F/H

An exceptional, beautifully refurbished family house finished to an extremely high standard with modern interior, excellent entertaining space, plenty of storage and a private garden and two terraces. The house is spaciously laid over four floors exceeding 2,497 sq ft. On the ground floor the entrance hall leads into a wide double reception room with wooden floors and doors leading to a roof terrace. There is also a cloakroom and an integrated secure garage. Downstairs is the kitchen which has been newly refurbished with a bespoke design. It has also been extended creating a superb family room with wooden floors, accessing the garden via French doors. Also on the lower ground floor is a large utility room and a modern Jacuzzi room with a shower. There are four extremely spacious double bedrooms spread over the first and second floors. 020 7731 4391; douglasandgordon.co.uk

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These stylish apartments have been designed with space in mind and range in size from 45 – 100m2. They are all decorated in a typical Alpine style, with wooden flooring and earthenware tiling throughout, resulting in a cosy and homely atmosphere. Some apartments have the added luxury of a wood burning open fireplace or stove, which adds to this home from home environment. All the apartments are light and airy thanks to the huge picture windows opening onto large balconies, which provide fantastic panoramic mountain views and great for taking in the clean mountain air. Development and apartment features include a wellness centre – jacuzzi, sauna and hammam, 3 level underground car park with allocated garages, fully equipped kitchens including electrical appliances, ski room and boot drying facilities, bike storage area and advanced security systems. A choice of wood or tiles flooring throughout and private gardens are available for certain apartments. There is a vast selection of summer and winter activities catered for in Chatel, Portes du Soleil ski area with 650km of pisted slopes. The central location of the chalets is another one of their selling points, with the ski lifts, shops, restaurants and bars all only a short stroll away. This property is available under Classic Freehold. 020 7590 1624; ernalowproperty.co.uk 148

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OLD CHELSEA MEWS, SW3 £4,950,000 F/H

Old Chelsea Mews is an extremely quiet, gated mews located just south of Paultons Square and the King’s Road. Moments from the River Thames and within walking distance of Battersea Park, this excellent house offers superb security in a picturesque setting. The property has two designated parking bays situated directly outside the property. The house itself is presented in excellent condition throughout and offers flexible accommodation over three stories. The ground floor entrance hall leads to two principle rooms, a large reception room to the front of the property and a very large open plan kitchen/diner to the rear, which in turn, leads to a very private patio garden. The centrally located staircase, a feature in itself, leads to the first floor where a more formal reception room is located along with a large double bedroom that has an ensuite bathroom. 020 7591 5570; marshandparsons.co.uk

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CARLISLE MANSIONS, CARLISLE PLACE, SW1 £2,350,000

This simply beautiful, top floor west-facing four bedroom lateral apartment, offers an abundance of light, character and period features. Situated within the immaculate Westminster mansion block located next to Westminster Cathedral. The accommodation comprises a main reception room with an ornate feature fireplace, second reception/formal dining room, vast master bedroom, three further bedrooms, two family bathrooms, additional shower and an eat-in kitchen. The property has beautiful herringbone and parquet wooden flooring and a variety of period detailing throughout. 020 7828 1786; winkworth.co.uk

QUEENSMILL ROAD, SW6, £650,000, L/H

An excellent opportunity to purchase a well presented, spacious, three bedroom top floor flat. Comprising of three double bedrooms, cloakroom, a well-proportioned reception room and large kitchen/diner with access to a private garden. Located on one of the popular alphabet streets on the Bishops Park Estate. 020 7381 4998; lockettestates.co.uk

HARWOOD ROAD, SW6 £715,000

Located on Harwood Road, close to the popular King’s Road, is a wonderfully spacious 3 double bedroom 2 bathroom split level apartment. The property also features a large open plan kitchen, west facing flat roof and large reception room for entertaining. Until the early 1800’s the King’s Road was a private road solely for the use of Royals, but is now primarily associated with dining and shopping, although many Royals still visit, including the Duchess of Cambridge. Peter Shaw, Fulham Group Director, 020 7610 9755; featherstoneleigh.co.uk 149

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Holland Park Office: +44 (0)20 7727 5111 holland.park@jackson-stops.co.uk

Alba Place W11

Lettings: +44 (0)20 7727 5222

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ÂŁ1,150 per week Furnished

Unique architect-designed mews house in a gated mews with off-street parking space. Property offers two bedrooms, two reception rooms, sauna, plunge pool, terrace and balcony. Located close to Portobello Road, Hammersmith & City line and easy access to central line at Notting Hill. Available immediately, furnished. Also available for short let at ÂŁ1650 per week. EPC rating - C

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Redfield Lane SW5

ÂŁ1,050,000 Long leasehold

Situated in a quiet enclave and presented in immaculate condition, this wonderful and light apartment has been architecturally designed extending to over 1,060 sq ft on two floors. The kitchen area has double height ceilings allowing the best use of space and creating volume rarely seen in a property of this size. The accommodation comprises two bedrooms with the master enjoying the use of an en-suite bathroom, additional shower room, guest WC, open plan kitchen/reception room. The property further benefits from a secure lock up garage. Redfield Lane is positioned moments from Earls Court and the wide array of amenities on offer. EPC rating - D Holland Park Office: +44 (0)20 7727 5111 holland.park@jackson-stops.co.uk

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Pimlico Office: +44 (0)20 7828 4050 pimlico@jackson-stops.co.uk

Cambridge Street, London, SW1

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A unique and sensational laterally converted apartment (c.2130sq ft) located within Pimlico, SW1. Cleverly designed, the property combines modern luxury with traditional requirements. With two reception rooms, three double bedrooms, and three bathrooms this property is not only ready to move into but also versatile. Benefiting from tremendous natural light as well as an exceptional garden and conservatory extension, a viewing is highly recommended. Located in the quiet surrounds of St Gabrielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church and just off Warwick Square, Cambridge Street is widely regarded as one of the Pimlico Grids most favoured streets. Grade 2 Listed (EPC Exempt) Pimlico Office: +44 (0)20 7828 4050 pimlico@jackson-stops.co.uk

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Catherine Place, SW1E

£600 per week

A lovely refurbished split level flat in a great location close to Victoria Street and St. James’ Park. Double aspect reception room, contemporary kitchen, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms. Available now. Furnished. EPC Rating = D

Pimlico Office: +44 (0)20 7828 4050 pimlico@jackson-stops.co.uk

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Chelsea Office: Sales: +44 (0)20 7581 5881 | Lettings: +44 (0)20 7581 8431 chelsea@jackson-stops.co.uk

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Ormonde Gate, SW3

ÂŁ3,475,000

A spectacular quadruple aspect apartment, boasting exceptional views, at this prestigious address in the heart of Chelsea. The flat is light and airy enjoying magnificent views over Burton Court. It is 1711 sq ft in size across the top two floors of this very well maintained corner building. Drawing room, dining hall, study, kitchen/breakfast room, principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further bedrooms, shower room, cloakroom, resident caretaker, access to Burton Court by separate negotiation. 122 years approx. EPC Rating = D

Chelsea Office: +44 (0)20 7581 5881 chelsea@jackson-stops.co.uk

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Egerton Gardens, SW3

ÂŁ1,300 per week

A ground floor flat with direct access to the communal gardens in the prestigious location of Egerton Gardens. Reception room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, bathroom, sash windows, parquet oak flooring. Available now. Furnished. EPC Rating = D

Chelsea Office: +44 (0)20 7581 8431 chelsea@jackson-stops.co.uk

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Princes Gate SW7 ÂŁ2,700,000 Leasehold A three bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the seventh floor (with lift) in a high security portered building by Hyde Park.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, 2 further bedrooms, Bathroom, Recpetion room, Kitchen, Lift, Porter, EPC: C.

Chelsea Sales Office: 020 7225 1225 chelseasales@dng.co.uk

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Queen’s Gate SW7 £1,950,000 Sharehold of Freehold A well-presented ground floor flat extending to 1012 sq.ft on one of the most prestigious addresses in Kensington.

2 bedrooms, 2 en-suite shower rooms, Reception room, Kitchen, Cloakroom, EPC: D.

South Kensington Sales Office: 020 7581 8888 sthkensales@dng.co.uk

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Elystan Street SW3 ÂŁ1,750,000 Share of Freehold A newly refurbished 5th and 6th floor (with lift) floor flat with long views and a good sized roof terrace, close to Chelsea Green.

Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, Second bedroom, Shower room, Reception room with open-plan kitchen, Terrace, Pool, Gym, Lift, Porter, EPC: C.

Chelsea Sales Office: 020 7225 1225 chelseasales@dng.co.uk

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Wardo Avenue SW6 ÂŁ750,000 Leasehold We are delighted to offer to the market a larger than average two double bedroom garden flat right in the heart of the Munster Village.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room with open plan kitchen/ dining room, Cloakroom, Garden, EPC: E.

Fulham Sales Office: 020 7731 4391 fulhamsales@dng.co.uk

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Brompton Square SW3 £1,100,000 Leasehold

Nevern Square SW5 £875,000 Leasehold

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Set your alarm We would like to welcome you into our offices from 8.45am to 7pm, Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 3pm on Saturdays. That’s over 56 hours of undivided D&G attention a week. Intense.

A lower ground floor flat with open-plan living space close to Harrods

Chelsea Sales Office: 020 7225 1225 chelseasales@dng.co.uk

Bedroom, Shower room, Reception/open-plan kitchen, 2 patios, Communal garden, EPC: C.

Joint Sole: Winkworths 020 7589 6616

A bright and spacious two double bedroom flat with the benefit of a terrace.

Kensington Gate Sales Office: 020 7581 1152 kengatesales@dng.co.uk

2 bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room with open-plan kitchen, Terrace, EPC: C.

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Bolton Gardens SW5 £750,000 Leasehold

A beautifully presented second floor one bedroom flat with the benefit of a lift.

Musard Road W6 £525,000 Share of Freehold

A beautifully presented two double bedroom flat located moments from the Queen’s Tennis Club.

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Kensington Gate Sales Office: 0207 581 1152 kengatesales@dng.co.uk

Bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Lift, EPC: E.

Fulham Sales Office: 020 7731 4391 fulhamsales@dng.co.uk

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Kitchen/ reception room, Roof terrace, EPC: D.

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£995 per week Furnished/Unfurnished Cornwall Gardens SW7

A stunning, raised ground floor flat that has been beautifully refurbished throughout to an extremely high standard.

£550 per week Furnished Embankment Gardens SW3

An outstanding and newly refurbished flat which Chelsea Lettings: 020 7581 6666 benefits from amazing views of the river, situated chelsealets@dng.co.uk near Sloane Square.

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Kensington Gate Lettings: 020 7589 5252 kengatelets@dng.co.uk

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen, Utility room, EPC=D.

Double bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen/breakfast room, EPC=E.

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ÂŁ495 per week Unfurnished Fulham Road SW6

A well presented and neutrally decorated flat, arranged over the top two floors of this Victorian conversion.

ÂŁ450 per week Unfurnished Edgarley Terrace SW6

An immaculately presented maisonette, which has been refurbished to an extremely high standard and boasts under floor heating.

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Fulham Lettings: 020 7731 4791 fulhamlets@dng.co.uk

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Eat-in kitchen, EPC=C.

Fulham Lettings: 020 7731 4791 fulhamlets@dng.co.uk

2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), Reception room, Kitchen, EPC=C.

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