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Alexandra Road, Chiswick W4 A stunning Edwardian four bedroom house on this lovely tree lined street. The house has been fully extended by the current owners and benefits from a West facing garden which backs onto Southfield recreation grounds. There is also a stunning West facing reception room to the rear of the house with sliding doors opening into the garden. Alexandra Road is situated off Southfield Road and is a very popular street for families. EPC: D

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[CONTENTS]

May

CULTURE 8

DIARY

CULTURE CLASH

Laura Kettle rounds up this month’s highlights

The Great Gatsby finally reaches our screens

TO THE WONDER

Designer picks of the month

46 TABLE TALK

Pendle Harte meets Bethan Gray

PERIVALE WOOD

An insiders’ guide

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS

Travel’s most wanted; an interview with Simon Reeve

FOOD & TRAVEL

A LAND DOWN UNDER

JEWEL IN THE CROWN

STYLE NOTES

Behind the scenes with De Beers

Laundry Boutique, Chiswick’s newest neighbour

HEALTH & BEAUTY BEAUTY NOTES

Behind the scenes at Abundance

IN THE MIX

Top tipples in west London

FOOD REVIEW

CHINA IN YOUR HAND

Chiswick favourite Annie’s

Priscilla Pollara explores modern Shanghai

PROPERTY 82 122

IN THEIR OWN WORDS Brendan Wynne, Featherstone Leigh

LIVING THE DREAM This month’s most wanted

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imon Reeve is the kind of guest you’d love to have at a dinner party. Full of stories of incredible adventures, near-death experiences and bizarre cultures, he’s seen more of the world than many of us will in a lifetime. Throughout our hour long conversation, however, I got the impression that he’d be loathed to divulge too many anecdotes for fear of coming across as arrogant or bigheaded. A quote that stuck with me, that I didn’t get to include in the piece, was when we discussed the many countries he has yet to see, and his desire to explore more hills and mountains: ‘I really need to climb some hills with my son and look at the view’ he said, ‘there’s something in that that speaks to the soul.’ There was such a profound simplicity to this sentence and it sums up his character perfectly. Elsewhere in the magazine, Isobel Finbow chatted with West Kensington actor Stefano Braschi on acting alongside Ben Whishaw and Judi Dench in John Logan’s critically acclaimed Peter and Alice. We’ve also spoken with Abundance co-founder Sarah Cruz on the hugely successful fruit picking initiative and her involvement with local residents, businesses and schools. The scheme supplies to many bars and restaurants in the local area – try a mulberry gin at Charlotte’s Bistro – and turn to page 58 for our round-up of the best places to go in the area for cocktails. Some extensive research went into the piece, I can assure you.

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JULIEN CLERC LIVE 8 MAY

LONDON O2 SHEPHERD’S BUSH EMPIRE Famed French singer-songwriter, Julien Clerc, will be arriving in London during his tour of Pianistic. This piano driven show will combine classic tracks from his 45 year career, as well as new music from his 35th album Fou peut-etre. His latest material was created in conjunction with a number of musical legends including a leading figure in French pop and rock, Philippe Uminski. o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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RIVERSIDE STUDIOS Received with overwhelmingly positive reviews in Edinburgh, New York, Johannesburg and now London, this South African production of Mies Julie is a brutal, passionate reimagining of the 1888 play. Set in a remote South African farmhouse it explores seething post-apartheid emotions through the volatile and sexual relationship between Julie and her father’s favourite servant. riversidestudios.co.uk

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Laura Kettle picks the hottest tickets in town

THE DUKE IN DARKNESS 16 APRIL - 11 MAY

THE TABARD THEATRE The author of this play, Patrick Hamilton, lived at Burlington Gardens in Chiswick for 16 years and it is thus fitting that his play is performed, for the first time in London in over 60 years, in the area. The third in a trio of psychological thrillers, set against a backdrop of the French Civil Wars the play tells the story of a Duke and his servant plotting their escape after a fifteen year spell in prison. tabardtheatre.co.uk

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LONDON BURLESQUE FESTIVAL 2013 17 & 18 MAY

BUSH HALL If you’re looking for something a little bit different then perhaps it’s time to make your way down for Bush Hall for the London Burlesque Festival’s ‘Sexy Circus Sideshow’ and ‘International Extravaganza’. Apparently the audience is usually ‘a mix of regular cabaret enthusiasts and curious newcomers’, so everyone is welcome. With some of the finest international performers in burlesque it promises to be a glamorous night of risque entertainment. londonburlesquefest.com, bushhallmusic.co.uk

A VICTORIAN DELIGHT 16 MAY

FOODIES FESTIVAL 25 – 27 MAY

HAMPTON COURT PALACE Foodies Festival is the UK’s largest celebration of food and drink which sees visitors flock from the surrounding areas to feast on the vast array of culinary activities. Absolutely have 5 pairs of VIP tickets to give away for the Hampton Court Palace event. Winners will receive 2 tickets, a taster meal, goody bag and masterclass sessions. For a chance to win, simply email your contact details to info@zest-media.com. foodiesfestival.com

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CHISWICK HOUSE & GARDENS Once again Chiswick House and Gardens are holding their annual May Day celebration. With refreshments and activities for all the family including gardening, art and circus entertainment, it should be a wonderful way to spend a day out on the weekend. chgt.org.uk

18 STAFFORD TERRACE Recognised as the best surviving example of a Victorian Middle classhome in the UK, the furnishings of 18 Stafford Terrace are a beautiful representation of The Aesthetic Movement. From 1875 the house was inhabited by Punch cartoonist, Edward Linley Sambourne, his family and servants. The Victorian Delight evening will include special performances of Victorian manners in the Dining and Morning Room, an insight into Victorian family life and household all with classical 19thcentury music as a backdrop as well as a free sketch by their caricaturist. rbkc.gov.uk/linleysambournehouse

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OLYMPIA This May the Olympia Exhibition Centre will house a wide range of hand-selected boutiques to help you rejuvenate your house, garden and wardrobe for the summer. The Spirit of Summer Fair provides luxurious and creative designers all under one roof. There are also Summer Lifestyle Workshops ranging from floral decorations to champagne tasting as well as the Interior and Garden Theatre with inspiring talks and expert advice on stylish living. spiritofsummerfair.co.uk 9

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Baz Luhrmann brings his unique visual talents to the much anticipated film adaptation of The Great Gatsby – in 3D, no less. The release date has been pushed back several times, but the film is finally making its way to our screens on May 10. West Londoner Carey Mulligan leads a stellar cast of Hollywood A-listers in F.Scott Fitzgerald’s classic tale of Jay Gatsby and his world of parties, glamour and chasing the American Dream in The Roaring Twenties. ©BAZMARK FILMS 2013

Culture Clash NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

With events such as a sleepover for kids at Kensington Palace and lectures by Turner-prize winning artist Martin Creed, Museums At Night 2013 is an opportunity to see galleries, venues and museums open their doors after hours for a series of innovative shows. Taking place over three nights from the 16 - 18 of May at famous venues like the V&A, as well as smaller London gems, this is a chance to indulge in a bit of late-night art and culture in the capital. For more details visit museumsatnight.org.uk

GIVING UP THE GHOST

The Bush Theatre recently held a special gala fundraising performance of Stephen Volk’s The Chapel of Unrest, starring Academy award-winning alumni Jim Broadbent. Currently appearing in the epic Cloud Atlas under many different guises, Broadbent is one of the UK’s most popular and versatile actors and performed this chilling ghost story alongside Psychoville actor Reece Shearsmith. bushtheatre.co.uk

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The new Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide has confirmed what we’ve known all along, that Chiswick is one of the five best places to live in London. The guide described W4 as a ‘family oasis par excellence’ along with Balham, Dulwich, Muswell Hill and Richmond. The guide noted various factors including quality schools, green spaces and low crime rate – plus the fact that ‘you always bump into somebody you know on the high street – if you’re lucky it’ll be Colin Firth.’

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Reviewers of Peter and Alice have labelled it both ‘deeply moving’ and ‘irredeemably bleak’. Where do you think it lies on the scale? It’s very difficult on first viewing, even on first reading of the play. It pulls some pretty hard punches. Some of the most beautiful and poetic themes can be the most devastating. The story of these two real individuals is filled with tragedy, much more than many people would be used to in their own lives, especially for Peter. It’s linked to these two tales [Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan] that we all know very well. When you marry the two; the realities of growing old, of a very difficult life, and the excitement and hope and wonder of these two fictitious stories that all children grew up with, it becomes a very moving story.

to me. We’re amazed by it every day when we walk on, how effortless it looks. Chris is the best at what he does, and in this play it really does take the story and characters and text to a whole new level, because it takes references from the places that Lewis Carroll and JM Barrie created, the places that they wanted to take us to.

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Did you grow up with these stories? I thought I remembered the books, but what I remembered were the Disney films. When I was re-reading it I found Alice in Wonderland to be a beautiful and insanely complex story, but the basics of it – the themes and ideas – are iconic. The idea of an inquisitive young girl finding her way through the door in an upside down universe, and a boy who never grows up and all he wants to do is fight pirates and live in a forest, those basic themes of the story most people do know, even if it is Disney or general culture, rather than having read the books or seen the play.

facts that are mentioned are, bar none, absolutely correct, but the story that he’s writing goes beyond biography or reflection; its an examination of childhood, growing up, and the difficulties of life. In that sense, it is less of a biography than a fairy tale of its own. He’s taken on these two lives and made a universal story for everyone to be moved by.

It’s not the first time that a writer has delved into the lives of Alice Liddell Hargreaves and Peter Llewelyn Davies. What is different about scriptwriter John Logan’s interpretation? John’s amazing and brave approach to the story uses all of the facts of their lives. The

Reviewers of the play have been quick to praise Christopher Oram’s set design. How important is the set for you as an actor? It’s another reminder of what it’s like for a child when you see a play for the first time. The mechanics of it might be explicable, but the magic, well, it’s magical and inexplicable

Isobel Finbow meets West Kensington actor Stefano Braschi, currently starring alongside Judi Dench in Peter and Alice

Dame Judi Dench and Ben Wishaw have worked together before as M and Q in Skyfall. What was the dynamic like between them this time? They didn’t have any scenes together in Skyfall! But you’re not going to find two more sincere, hardworking, fun-loving actors. Watching them work every day was a huge privilege. Feeding off their energy, being inspired by their talent and hard work – you can’t ask for more. It sounds simple but I never cease to be excited and relieved by the fact that you can meet people whose work you have admired for so long, who still have so much excitement for it.

The trend in Hollywood is to revisit traditional children’s stories, such as Snow White and the Huntsman and Oz, which delve into more adult themes. What is the fascination with fairy tales? Anything rooted in a well known children’s story immediately has resonance with everyone. It’s a re-imagination of something that people have known since childhood. When a good story is a good story it has a lot in it which is worth telling. For a film to be able to attract children and teenagers and adults is no mean feat. The ones that succeed, the ones that last, probably are magical. Peter and Alice runs from 9 March - 1 June at the Noel Coward Theatre. To book tickets, call the box office on 0844 482 5141

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riter and presenter Simon Reeve has a boyish enthusiasm and charm. When we speak, he’s just completed filming trip two out of three in Australia for a new BBC2 series, though he seems more tired out by the demands of his young son than by any form of jet lag. He comes across as part gap-year student – in awe of the incredible things he’s experienced through his enviable job and the grossout delicacies he’s eaten (more on that later) – but is also a sharply intelligent, articulate individual with an overwhelming sense of humility. Did I mention he’s also rather easy on the eye? Switch briefly onto one of Reeve’s documentaries and you may well think you’ve stumbled upon familiar glossy, aspirational travel territory. There is, however, a lot more to Reeve and his work than first appearances would imply. This is, in fact, the man that first entered the public mainstream via his groundbreaking book, The New Jackals, inspired by the first attack on the World Trade Centre in 1993 and which chillingly predicted future Al Qaeda attacks. Reeve admits that The New Jackals languished on the shelves of books stores before the events

of 9/11, but in the short time that followed it quickly became a New York Times bestseller and led to many television and radio interviews. ‘I went from being a writer on a very obscure subject to somebody who had written about the most important news event of our time’ he says, acknowledging the rather cruel irony of his success. It was this sudden catapult into the mainstream that eventually led Reeve to be picked up by the BBC, and his first foray into television saw him focus on the ‘stan’ countries

lack of preachiness, just a sense that the team are trying to show the whole picture. ‘We show the light and the shade’ he says, when I ask what he tries to get across with his documentaries. ‘The idea behind the programmes is to blend in issues along with, hopefully, an exciting journey. You can get people who wouldn’t necessarily watch something about child labour in Bangladesh to learn a bit about child labour in Bangladesh by watching a journey that incorporates that into it. You want people to realise that there’s poverty and suffering in what seems to be rich places and there’s joy and beauty in poor places as well. That’s the mix of life.’ Reeve’s adventures have exposed him to the kind of extremes that the average person can only get close to in their local cinema. He has been to over 110 countries (he attempted to tally them up after contracting malaria a few years ago and – whilst practically at death’s door – came to the conclusion that he’d had a good run), has walked through minefields, been to Mogadishu twice and was adopted by a tribe of former head-hunters in Borneo. His scariest encounters, however, have come courtesy of some rather hairy drivers. ‘Some of the scariest times are when you don’t expect

‘I went from being a writer on a very obscure subject to somebody who had written about the most important news event of our time’ of central Asia for the wittily monikered series Meet the Stans. Eschewing the usual superficial travel programme route, all of Reeve’s documentaries focus on the country and culture as a whole; warts and all. A scene that springs to mind, for example is from his epic journey in the recent series The Indian Ocean, which saw him explore an island of rubbish in the otherwise picture perfect Maldives that resembled an apocalyptic wasteland. With every offering, however, there’s a distinct

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as ‘blessed’ to be in this particular career and to have grown up in England and I get the impression that he is nicely settled into ordinary, suburban family life, knowing he has the opportunity to take off on amazing adventures and call it work, returning to normality armed with an arsenal of fascinating stories and artifacts (the best has got to be his Somali Diplomatic passport). It even takes some convincing to assure him that his son will grow up to find his tales of adventure cool, and not ‘boring’. At the end of our interview, I finally ask the pertinent question; what is the weirdest thing he’s eaten? There is the briefest of pauses, ‘probably penis soup’ he replies nonchalantly. ‘It was in Madagascar and it was the penis of the zebu. It wasn’t too bad and it is a good story. It’s just part of the gig, if you’re a TV ponce, then you have to face up to the fact that you’ll have to eat some unusual food.’ He then becomes enthusiastic at the myriad recollections, ‘roasted sheep’s eyeballs are delicious’ he insists. Sorry Simon, I’m going to take some convincing on that one. PHOTO ©CRAIG HASTINGS

them,’ he concedes, ‘yes it is scary to be in the frontline in Mogadishu, but also there have been times driving in India, for example, where I’ve thought, “oh my God there’s a truck coming directly towards us, we’re not going to make it”.’ All of his stories, though recounted with passion, are also told without the slightest hint of pretension and you get the impression that Reeve is just genuinely happy to have experienced it all and is having a whale of a time doing so. ON LOCATION IN AUSTRALIA Given Reeve’s penchant for the obscure and precarious, Australia seems like quite a tame choice to document. So why film there? ‘It’s a slight stroke of genius from one of the bosses at the BBC who realised that we haven’t filmed anything like this in Australia for a long time and the country really than most people will in their lifetimes, has changed’ he explains, ‘the programme is it is surprising and rather flattering to all about Oz in all its different forms; wildlife, learn that Reeve feels very much at home landscapes and lots of people who are pretty back in Blighty and has no desire to live damned wonderful.’ Though not quite with anywhere else. ‘I love London,’ he says, ‘it’s a finished filming when we speak, his trips spectacular, magnificent city that just throbs have already seen him visit a wildlife hospital with excitement.’ Born and raised Acton, and hang out with members of a fearsome Reeve cites Ealing Broadway as his teenage motorcycle gang. ‘Although we think we know hangout and even worked in a charity shop Australia, there’s actually a whole lot more to on Chiswick High Road before his foray into it.’ He concludes. media after (in his words) failing miserably For a man who has seen more of the world academically. He constantly refers to himself

‘Although we think we know Australia, there’s actually a whole lot more to it’

‘Australia with Simon Reeve’ is on BBC2 early summer. For more info see simonreeve.co.uk

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Famously combining the inherent practicality of a changing bag with cute, quirky motifs, Pink Lining have expanded to the kid’s market with their adorable spring-summer collection of rucksacks, satchels and wheelie cases. Available at Bebe Bisou, Unit 1083, Westfield, Ariel Way, W12; pinklining.co.uk

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Fluttery Bakehouse is a Chiswick-based company offering full day and half day baking and cupcake decorating workshops and parties. Perfect for little ones and parents alike, the emphasis is on having fun and enjoying yourself – so it’s perfect for beginners and icing pros alike. flutterbybakehouse.co.uk

ROBOT WARS

Tall Stories are already well known for their dynamic and energetic productions for children and are now bringing My Brother the Robot to The Lyric stage. Set in the future, a lonely young girl called Bobbie receives the gift of a little robot brother from her inventor father. However, when Bobbie faces danger, will her robot brother be able to save her? 17 - 18 May, lyric.co.uk

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Little Duckling’s springsummer collection comes with a fishy theme. Colours are muted with bright touches and there’s a welcome focus on rainwear too. little-duckling.co.uk

LONDON CALLING

The humble nappy changing bag has seen many a trendy reincarnation in recent years and is the stylish mother’s must-have accessory. Babes with Babies provide plenty of options (see page 25 for maternity advice from founder Sophie Devonshire) whether you’re browsing for a gift or a treat for yourself. This sweet Quick Change Kit is perfectly practical for the busy London mum and its quirky design pays homage to our city. £24.99, babeswithbabies.com

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An Education Absolutely rounds up the best after-school art classes for creative little minds

02. KITE STUDIO

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The Art Yard encourages kids to have fun and explore their creativity with a number of exciting courses including DIY Screenprinting and a Young Designers Sewing Club, both for 10-16 year olds. Slightly younger children can attend Crafty Club for 5-8 year olds or Drawing, Painting and Sculpture for 6-12 year olds. Children’s parties, adult workshops and parties are also on offer if you would also like to be inspired. 318 Upper Richmond Road West, SW14; artyard.co.uk

Offering a range of art classes for preschool children alongside after school and Saturday art clubs as well as A-Level portfolio projects, holiday workshops, bespoke courses and parties, this is indeed a creative oasis in Shepherd’s Bush. The majority of their teaching team are practicing artists and passionate about what they do. If you are starting to feel jealous, don’t worry, they do courses for adults too. 2B Bassein Park Road, W12; kitestudios.org

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Anita Russell is a practicing papier mache artist whose work has appeared in both a Channel 4 documentary and at the Victoria and Albert Museum. She runs workshops on request for children of all different ages at fairs, in schools, at private parties and recommends two sessions as ideal for creating a finished piece. Anita will demonstrate how to make your own glue and then take the children through the various stages of the art form. Think of the benefits for your child’s future school projects… 29 Ham Street, TW10; driftwood-dreams.co.uk

IN OTHER NEWS FOOD FOR THE SOUL In support of the government initiative for compulsory cooking lessons for kids aged 7 to 14, Levi Roots, a household name after his appearance on Dragon’s Den for his range of authentic Jamaican Jerk sauces, has launched the School of Life Tour. The scheme will see the chef and musician visit schools across the UK, with a stop-off at Lena Gardens School, Hammersmith, on 23 May, to spark a passion for music and food in the youngsters he meets. For more info see reggae-reggae.co.uk

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Wedding Belles Chiswick-based mum of two and Babes with Babies founder Sophie Devonshire offers her top tips on maternity-wear for weddings... or how not to look like the marquee

oing to a wedding this summer? Here’s a little rule of thumb: if you’re one of the following people then everyone will be looking at you – a) the bride, b) the jilted ex or c) a pregnant women. There’s something quintessentially joyful about a pregnant woman at a celebration of love. Everyone seems to enjoy seeing someone blooming (and will always comment on how they look). Wedding guests, from old Aunt Hortensia to the flower girl, will gather round and chat to the Pregnant Lady. It’s a good conversation piece and a positive, fun thing. However, if you’re the pregnant one working out what to wear to a wedding can be an enormous challenge. If you’re looking for something comfortable but fabulous in the photos, here are my top three tips.

DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK

Traditionally black and darker colours have been seen as a wedding no-no for guests. This is definitely changing, particularly for more urban weddings. If you’re pregnant and feeling whale-like, the darkness can be comforting. Our top tip? Choose a dark dress with a lighter contrast edge. This ‘Happy Dress’ is monochrome, bang on-trend for this year and super smart for a wedding wardrobe. Accessories are angels of transformation; choose a versatile dress and add a pop of fabulous colour with a statement clutch and a fabulous fascinator and you’re style personified.

WORK OUT YOUR NEW ‘BEST BITS’ Grown-up women often think they’ve worked out what tends to suit them by the time they get to childbearing age. However, your body

shape changes so dramatically with pregnancy, you do need to spend a little time working out your ‘new best bits’ (that’s the technical Fashion Stylist’s term I’m sure). Always worn super-short shifts to weddings but ankles a bit puffy? Go for the gloriously elegant Maxi approach instead. There will be something that works for you; when you’re pregnant, it’s just worth taking a bit of time to work out what suits the new you and find the outfit that will make you feel cool, chic and confident all day long.

IT’S CHIC TO BE COMFORTABLE

Weddings can be hot, bothered, busy and a bit tiring with a bump. The temptation is to dress up for weddings and that can mean sticky, shiny, fabrics and bits that dig in. Always choose something you feel comfortable in. Luxurious jersey fabrics can work well at weddings, when accessorised to dress them up, and if you choose highquality cuts they’ll hang beautifully so they only highlight The Bump and not every lump and bump. As Coco Chanel said ‘Luxury is not luxury unless it’s comfortable’. Make sure you find something that looks and feels good and you’ll be able to add the ultimate accessory which every wedding guest must make sure she has on display – a huge, happy smile. babeswithbabies.com 23

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Crowning Glory As an exhibition dedicated to the Talisman Crown and the Talisman Wonder opens at Westfield, Absolutely sneaks a preview with the team at De Beers

What was the inspiration behind the Talisman Crown? Hollie Bonneville Barden, Creative Designer: The Talisman crown is the ultimate celebration of diamonds, revealed in all their natural beauty and rich variety. Diamonds are one of the wonders of the earth. I wanted to use the symbol of the

crown alongside the symbol of the diamond to celebrate a beautiful journey of past, present and future told through the beauty and brilliance of light. Describe the various parts of its design and what they mean. Th is beautiful story of time is held in a

journey from the top of the crown and completes at the bottom. Beginning with the awe-inspiring 73ct lustrous rough diamond, we showcase the natural beauty of the diamond as it is found in its original untouched state. The diamond provides us with a powerful sense of the past but holds the power to allow

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us to dream of the future. This 73ct hero diamond has been held in the De Beers collection for many years and symbolises the beginning of our journey. As your eye is drawn down the crown the diamonds dissipate and are eventually replaced with open spaces. Whilst creating an amazing diffusion of light through the array of cuts and coloured diamonds we also conjure up a sense of the future and bringing a fresh and modern twist to the Talisman aesthetic. The set diamonds signifying our achievements and the open space our future aspirations. What was the inspiration behind the Talisman Wonder? The Talisman Wonder was created to celebrate rough diamonds. Since ancient Egypt, these diamonds were the exclusive privilege of Kings and Queens and were said to protect, bring good luck and prosperity. Before it was discovered that diamonds could be polished, their natural brilliance and innate character were especially prized. With the Talisman Wonder, we wanted to create a modern-day treasure, celebrating the heritage of these majestic diamonds. How many diamonds were used to create it? There are a total of 691 diamonds making a total of 271 carats. It took 10 years to collect all its rough diamonds. Was the design finalised before the diamond sourcing took place – or was it more of an ‘organic’ process? Andrew Coxon, President of the De Beers Institute of Diamonds: We started collecting for the Talisman Collection in 2001 but it was a slow process as most rough diamonds are not naturally beautiful and most need polishing. Occasionally, Mother Nature will surprise us with a beauty, but very rarely. Only one diamond in 10,000 would be our own estimate, as we looked at so many parcels of rough diamonds. The very best and most exceptional diamonds were sometimes too big for the designs of the Talisman Collection but they were too rare to let go of, so we bought them anyway in the hope that we would create something very special with them one day. We were not disappointed! The first time we saw The Talisman Wonder we could not stop ourselves from touching its face, the beauty was really overwhelming.

Wonder is of the highest quality. Once it was cut, it was then hand-sculpted into its smooth, elegant gradient using traditional techniques. The hand-mottled method used gives it an extra layer of texture to blend beautifully with the lustre of the rough diamonds.

How was the white gold, which holds the Talisman Wonder together, hand-sculpted? The white gold selected for the Talisman

An exhibition of the Talisman Crown and the Talisman Wonder comes to the De Beers store at Westfield from 1 to 28 April; debeers.co.uk

What’s the best way to maintain your diamond? When you purchase a diamond at De Beers, you can pop in store any time for a complementary cleaning of your piece of jewellery. For a quick clean at home, we advise doing it with a soft brush and soapy lukewarm water. To keep your diamond sparkly, avoid dust and grease, so do remove your ring when applying hand cream. In any case, we recommend a regular visit to the store for a full cleaning of the piece, as well as a check-up of the setting.

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• Set a budget and stick to it by negotiating hard with suppliers, especially if they were recommended by your venue; they will often be paying commission on your booking. • Don’t copy ideas from a magazine or pick a colour and stick to it; instead think about how to reflect your own personalities and interests in the styling of your day. • On your wedding day remember that you are the host, so you also need to think about the event from your guests’ perspective. This means making sure that the whole day flows naturally, and that guests aren’t left standing around without a drink while you have pictures taken, for example. It is really important that each guest gets to spend at least a short time with you both.

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• Appoint someone as the coordinator on the day. This could be a friend, or ideally, a professional. Without a coordinator, you will spend the whole day sweating the details yourself, which will significantly reduce your enjoyment of the wedding day. They need to reconfirm all the details with suppliers, create a detailed running order and oversee the day. When you are planning a wedding there are so many suppliers keen for your business that it’s hard to know where to turn. No matter what size your budget, you want quality and value for money. Several of our favourites happen to be based in west London. Marmalade Jewellery in Turnham Green make stunning jewellery, and will also manufacture to a design of your own. They’re so good, I even went there for my own wedding rings! From a short list of the best couture wedding dress designers, two happen to be based around Richmond; try Angelina Colarusso for dramatic style or Louise Selby for a beautiful classic with a twist. There are also many lovely venues, including Pembroke

he idea of planning your own wedding sounds like fun to the uninitiated, but unless you feel confidently creative, are commercially savvy and know how to find the best suppliers out there, it can turn out to be rather daunting. As professional wedding planners we are often asked for our top wedding planning tips and for recommendations about the best suppliers. We’ve distilled our top tips down to four golden rules:

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Lodge inside Richmond Park and Chiswick House. Finally, apart from your marriage, the photographs are what last forever, so present them well. Blissetts in Acton, who hold the Royal Warrant as The Queen’s bookbinder, make the most amazing bespoke albums! snapdragonparties.com 27

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Laundry Boutique have opened their first London store – and they’ve just so happened to choose a location just off Chiswick’s Turnham Green Terrace. The store will stock vintage pieces, fine knits and sexy silks from an array of labels. Laundry Boutique London Partner, Christianne Lambert, commented, ‘we adore Turnham Green Terrace with its eclectic mix of independent shops... and we are confident Laundry Boutique will be a welcome addition to the area.’ laundryboutique.co.uk

Can Uniqlo do no wrong? The clothing giants have recently collaborated with Cabbages & Roses for an exclusive spring clothing collection. The staples pieces – dresses, hoodies, scarves and t-shirts – are emblazoned with Cabbages & Roses’ iconic vintage inspired prints. Prices start from £9.90, Westfield, Ariel Way, W12; uniqlo.com

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Feather & Stitch has launched its long awaited online shop! Specialising in beautiful clothes handpicked from mainly Scandinavian, French and British designer labels, favourite brands include Pyrus, American Vintage, Des Petits Hauts, and new Swedish brand House of Dagmar. Get 10% off! Enter code 10ABSOLUTELY at checkout. Expires 31st of May. 16 King Street, Richmond TW9 1UH 020 8332 2717

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PERFECT TEN

People Hair founder Enzo Nuzzo has been cutting hair since he was a teenager and, after changing sunny Italy to leafy Chiswick, the popular salon will celebrate ten years in business this June. During this time, the area has seen many changes, but People Hair’s quality and service have remained constant. Welcoming the new season and their monumental birthday, the salon are now using premium Italian brand Davines in their treatments. People Hair specialize in cutting, colouring and natural hair extensions, and Enzo has offered Absolutely his expert advice on maintaining on-trend curly styles for summer:

CURL POWER

‘Curls never go out of fashion, but frizz will never be ‘in’. For shiny, manageable tresses without the fuzz, use Davines’ Love shampoo and conditioner – specially formulated for curls. The primary ingredient, rice wax, contains a high Vitamin E content and the products reduce static and dehydration. Indian fig extract will leave your locks smelling good enough to eat.’ peoplehair.com

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These new offerings from Clinique offer sheer, buildable colour with a creamy texture. With a wide variety of shades, they come in a satisfying and easily portable crayon-like shape with a clickable base. Some of the wonderful shade names include Whooping Willow, Lots o’ Latte and Curvaceous Coral. Available at Debenhams, Ariel Way, W12; clinique.co.uk

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It is only the very ignorant who would dismiss ballet as ‘wussy’ – it is, of course, the opposite. Barreworks’ unfairly lithe and glamorous founder Vicki Anstey hosts regular ballet barre-based exercise classes at her beautiful Richmond studio. Don’t let the girlie French chic decor fool you, this is the place to go to for one heck of a workout. The class is an ingenious fusion of stretches, weights and barre-work combined with an energetic soundtrack. Anstey makes it all look so easy as she guides you through an intense but fun hour’s programme. Her clientele are equally stylish and well on their way to that coveted dancer’s body. Your muscles won’t know what’s hit them afterwards, but you can practically feel your abs, glutes – and everything in-between – beginning to tone-up immediately. Vestry House, 21 Paradise Road, TW9; barreworks.co.uk

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IN THE PINK

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has leant her model looks to celebrity photographer Jason Bell as part of Cancer Research’s Race For Life campaign. The Chiswick resident and mother-ofthree said of her involvement; ‘cancer has sadly touched my family, like so many others, and that is why I am so proud to be supporting Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life this year. If everyone gets involved by taking part and fundraising I believe that, one day, we will beat this awful disease.’ raceforlife.org

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The Hogarth Health Club have invested a whopping £750,000 in top of the range equipment from Technogym, plus a complete refurbishment of the gymnasium. Members will have access from 18 April and keep your diaries free on 2 May for the launch party. Airedale Avenue, W4; thehogarth.co.uk

Abel & Cole are so integral to a healthy diet they’re almost a key food group. If you haven’t tried them yet, spring is the perfect time to start; check out their fruit and veg boxes for some wholesome green goodness. abelandcole.co.uk

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VINTAGE HEAVEN

Feather & Black have succumbed to fashion’s current vintage obsession with their new seasonal collection. Sumptuous silks, paired back colours and distressed furniture... this is one trend that we’re hoping will stick around. 124-126 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick, W4; featherandblack.com

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GRAND DESIGNS

If a home reflects its owner’s personality then what of the home of an architect? Writer Gennaro Postiglione explores this notion with Taschen’s latest tome, The Architect’s Home; a fascinating look behind the doors of an architect’s abode and into the creative mind. £27.99, taschen.com

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Art Deco is all the rage again, thanks to Baz Luhrmann’s ostentatious film interpretation of The Great Gatsby. Hammersmithbased furniture makers Costello & Welch’s range of classic walnut pieces and fish-scale finishes have style and glamour in spades. 142 Stamford Brook Arches, W6; costellowelch.com

Clarissa Hulse is one of the country’s leading textile designers. Born in Prague, she’s spent time in Thailand, Spain and Greece – amongst others – meaning that she has a rather eclectic approach to design. Characterised by bright, floral and nature inspired patterns, a range of her fabric is available at Chiswick’s own Helen Reed Designs. clarissahulse.com

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ven if you haven’t heard of Bethan Gray, you’ve probably seen or even sat on something she’s designed. Snapped up as a graduate after winning a New Designers Award in 1998, she spent a decade with Habitat, becoming head of furniture design. And then her Noah range for John Lewis became a best-seller. Now she works independently from a studio at Great Western Studios, where this month she and her own brand G&T are the focus of their Inside Design season. The world of furniture design might be mostly male, but Bethan Gray doesn’t have

any theories about why, though she says it’s not that way in college. And she notes two female inspirations, French architect Charlotte Perriand and Irish designer Eileen Grey, plus the contemporary Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola. Gray’s work trades on her own name, established over a decade at Habitat under Tom Dixon, whose emphasis on named designers marked a change in approach for the store. It’s easy to see why Gray’s sleek, stylish designs are successful, and she describes her own work confidently. ‘My style is contemporary but warm. The warmth 47

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comes from the use of natural materials like wood and leather but also through small intriguing details. I aim for a timeless appeal that will work in a contemporary as well as a classic environment, trying to create style in proportions as well as details.’ Longevity is important too, and she pictures her pieces being passed on to future generations. Intriguing details include brogueing, inspired by the shoe process, in the form of a band of leather wrapped around a tabletop. ‘I didn’t know how brogue shoes were made so I worked with a specialist. It’s not hand-punched, it’s laser-cut.’ The brogue table comes in various sizes and heights and it’s a ‘considered, high quality piece that people can use,’ in Gray’s words, and was nominated for last year’s Elle Decoration Awards. A new range of Brogue Tables with bright leathers are set to launch this month, with colours including fuschia, red and peach in addition to the initial green and white pieces. One of the reasons Gray cites as the inspiration for leaving Habitat was a desire to work with different materials, especially marble and leather. ‘I’m obsessed with marble at the minute,’

she says. She is currently working on carved marble tables inspired by Italian and Swiss churches for the Inside Design exhibition. There will be brogueing in marble and a focus on highlighing how pieces are made by deconstructing them. ‘Many of my designs look simple but they’re not simple to make, so it’s showing that,’ explains Gray. So the tabletop will be separated from its legs, for instance, and we’ll be able to see how they attach. What about Gray’s own home? She has lived in west London for some years and is currently based in Hammersmith Grove. Is she surrounded by her own work? ‘Yes,’ she admits. ‘There’s a lot of my own – I’m bringing some Habitat units from my home for the exhibition – and as well as the contemporary pieces, I have old things and vintage pieces from Golborne Road.’ Inside Design with Bethan Gray runs from 26 April to 9 May at Great Western Studios, 65 Alfred Road W2. The season is sponsored by Bective Leslie Marsh. greatwesternstudios.com

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he nature notes handed out at the entrance to Perivale Wood tell you that there are four million bluebells in this 10-hectare nature reserve in Ealing. At first you think it must be an exaggeration. Then you step into this wonderland and realise there is little reason to doubt or need to try counting for yourself; all that matters is that the bluebells here are one of the city’s rare and unforgettable natural sights. So precious is the wildlife here that Perivale opens to the public just once a year, on either the last Sunday in April, or the first Sunday in May, just in time to see the bluebells in their full glory. As you venture into their midst, you feel like a trespasser in another land. This is not a place for man, but an ecosystem for ever-increasing numbers of butterfly, moth and bird species that have made this reserve home – where the long meadow grass provides habitat for lizards and butterflies, while the shaded waters of the medieval pond shelter the smooth newt and woodland birds. Perivale, also known as Braddish Wood, is 7 hectares of ancient woodland, and almost one of recent habitat, while meadow, pasture and scrubland are grazed by four horses from May to October, to maintain an untidy sward. The old-school style of management, employed today on this patch of old Middlesex, is down to the commitment of the Selborne Society, which purchased the site in 1923. It was the culmination of efforts begun some years earlier by one of its members, Robert Read – an Ealing naturalist, who had fallen in love with the birdsong he had heard coming from the wood as he worked along the nearby Grand Union Canal. Read pioneered a project to protect birds in the area, and as early as 1902 Perivale was established as a bird sanctuary, and a keeper employed to protect the woodland against poachers, bird-catchers, egg collectors and flower sellers. When the society acquired the site, the surrounding area was a rural idyll. Although the expanding city has made its way here, the contours of this nature reserve have remained largely the same for the best part of 250 years – perhaps even longer. So, what you may glimpse here but once a year is a rebellion against that urban march.

THROUGH THE YEAR

As the woodland awakes, springtime blossom erupts from the wild service and blackthorn trees and the floor is awash with bluebells, before May brings the gold tones of the yellow archangel. Vines and brambles creep across the forest floor. The tree canopy thickens above, and so dense is the vegetation that visibility is reduced to a few meters. In summer, the long

grass of the ancient pasture hosts legless lizards and small brown field voles, while ringlets, marbled white and brown argus feast on flora in the north paddock. The air is filled with honeysuckle perfume. Little orange wood mice swarm over the boughs of the ancient trees as autumn comes, but are soon preyed on by the tawny owls that lurk in the trees. Winter beats the woodland into retreat, as animals and plants batten down the hatches. But the odd long-tailed tit and goldcrest can be seen venturing across frosted ground, to feed on the fruits of the oak, hazel, hawthorn and holly. Extrct taken from ‘Lost in London’ by Lucy Scott & Tina Smith, £14.99, Anova Books

SPOTTER’S GUIDE GETTING THERE Perivale is a few minutes’ walk from Perivale Station, served by the Central Line. The surrounding area belongs to section nine of the Capital Ring Walk, which follows the Grand Union Canal towpath on one side of the site, from the nearby Paradise Fields Wetlands nature reserve. NEARBY NATURAL WONDERS Paradise Fields Wetlands was created on the site of the former Greenford Golf Course and has established itself as a wildlife haven. It is now managed primarily for nature conservation and comprises reedbeds, wetland areas and hay meadows. Many rare bird species nest here, including reed buntings and several species of warbler. A pair of lapwing has bred in recent years – a rare occurrence in Greater London. HAWTHORN Well known as a hedgerow plant, uncut hawthorn grows into large trees. Their berry-like fruits are the perfect meal for thrushes, like the blackbird and fieldfare. BLUEBELL Indicative of ancient woodland, native bluebells can be distinguished from the Spanish variety by their narrower, darker flowers and delicate stem which create the characteristic drooped shape. ELEPHANT HAWK-MOTH A medium-sized hawk moth, on the wing from May to July. Common in woodlands, where it can be seen at dusk.

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HANGING AROUND

Boskke is a New Zealand company who are turning the gardening world on its head. Literally. Their unusual name is derived from the old English word ‘bosky’, meaning ‘small forest’; perfectly fitting the company’s innovative approach to urban planting. Their somewhat surreal, upside-down planters are clutter free and provide abundant greenery to homes and workplaces. Boskke recently took Central St Martins students to Kew Gardens as part of a London 2050 project on the role of plants and design in daily life. This is one quiet, topsy-turvy revolution that’s sure to make an impact. boskke.com

‘May is really the month when the garden warms up and heads into summer, it is the month when The Chelsea Flower show opens its doors and heralds in summer. The worst of the winter weather is usually done and dusted by now and bedding plants can be planted out in pots on the terrace or in the ground (although, do watch out for random late frosts and protect the plants with horticultural fleece). These plants will flower their socks off throughout the summer so keep them fed either with a granular feed in the soil or a balanced liquid feed. Watch out for Lily beetle too and dispose accordingly, you can’t miss them as nature has done nothing to camouflage these carmine red insects that will if left unchecked demolish lilies and Fritillaria. Chelsea is a great place for horticultural inspiration so book your tickets now (20-25 May).’ rhs.org.uk, kategouldgardens.com

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Sarah Cruz, co-founder of local foodie initiative Abundance, gives Absolutely the low-down on the fruits of her labour In a nutshell, what is Abundance? We are a community project and we harvest seasonal surplus fruit and provide to local restaurants and grocers. We typically get contacted by local residents, for example an elderly couple or family who may have an apple tree in their back garden who need help picking the fruit. Hundreds of fruit trees a year go unpicked and within Chiswick alone we’ve picked over a tonne of fruit per year since 2010. A group in Sheffield originally started the name Abundance and they’re pretty similar to us; they map all the local fruit trees and they harvest them. There are Abundance groups in Leeds, Manchester and several in London. We just loved the name – it really says it all. How long has Abundance been running for? We started in January 2010 but before that I started a scheme called Chiswick’s Local Produce back in 2008. I partnered up with Karen Liebreich, who was running the Chiswick House Kitchen Garden. I came along to help make use of some of their surplus fruit and veg and that’s how we got started working together and the two of us decided to form Abundance. Can you tell us about your work with primary schools? We’re the only Abundance group in the country that works with schools. We currently work with six in the local area with lots more waiting

get them commercially. Quinces are also hard to come by and expensive and we get fantastic quinces locally. We also pick cherries, figs and lots of different types of plums.

to sign up. Basically a teacher is assigned within the school to run the project and a volunteer goes out with them on a weekly basis to pick in their catchment area. The children have experience of harvesting the trees and taking it back to the school. I don’t see why there shouldn’t be an Abundance programme in every school in London. Do the kids enjoy it? Yes, it doesn’t matter how tired I am or how grim the day, it all fades away when you see these kids arrive at the garden. We discuss the different shapes of the fruit and explain that just because it has a blemish doesn’t mean it’s unusable. It’s educational but fun, that’s why the teachers are so keen on it. What kind of fruit do you harvest typically? The bulk of what we produce is apples and pears but I’m really interested in mulberries – the restaurants go mad for them because you can’t

Are all the trees privately owned? They tend to be on private land but we do pick local street trees too. We now have a database of 100 or so tree owners, but we know there are lots more out there and we get contacted all the time. What restaurants do you supply to? Sam’s Brasserie, Charlotte’s Bistro, Annie’s... The Roebuck was probably the first one I worked with and Outsider Tart are huge supporters too. What kind of events do you do? We hold workshops throughout the year and as Abundance is all not-for profit, we have to put on events to keep us going. Last year we put on The Edible High Road to coincide with the Chelsea Flower Show Fringe. This year we’re doing the Herbal High Road, which will be made up of herbal planting like lavender and rosemary bushes. We’re doing a big launch party on 18 May at the front of Union Jacks, with herb bread making and lots of activities for kids. abundancelondon.com 57

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Sam’s Brasserie Tucked away nice and quietly from Chiswick High Road, Sam’s Brasserie literally does everything; from a solitary coffee to a three course dinner. The brassiere to the left of the entrance is spacious, well-lit and more family orientated, whereas the 55 seat bar is sleek with sofas in the corner, small tables in the middle and little cubicles lined up along the windows. On an instruction to ‘surprise me’, the barman was more than willing. He would start mixing and shaking, only going on a suggested spirit, and produced some amazing drinks. They say a good barman is meant to be able to judge what someone will like just by looking at them – well he got it pretty spot on. He also recommended the baby back ribs with the house marinade, which, in between mint juleps and old fashioneds, is about the best way to enjoy what the restaurant has to offer. To wash it all down we were given a Jaffa cake shot, just one of many of their many quirky drinks. TOP TIPPLE: MINT JULEP About as refreshing as it gets; Maker’s Mark whisky with lots of fresh mint and Gomme. Ideally should be drunk on top of a mountain with the sun beating down, but perching on the end of the bar will do just as well. samsbrasserie.co.uk

Ales & Tails In west London, there are more family-friendly gastro pubs than you can shake the proverbial stick at, but cocktail boozers are harder to seek out. Though not a dedicated cocktail bar, Ales & Tales in central Twickenham will keep all parties happy; popular on rugby match days with a huge selection of ales and lagers, but also providing an impressive array of innovative cocktails too (hence its clever name). There’s also full marks for style, with plush seating and a nod to east end cool by way of panels of House of Hackney wallpaper. Seasonal British produce is at the top of the menu and that

goes for both the exceptional food (devised by award-winning chef Tommy Cooney) as well as the drinks. The cocktails utilise delicious and unique ingredients such as rhubarb, tamarind infused gin and celery (though not all at once, you’ll be pleased to hear). TOP TIPPLE: TWICKENHAM FRUIT CUP This drink pays homage to the area’s most famous sporting export and combines Earl Grey infused gin, cointreau, lillet blanc and peach bitters topped off with ginger ale. alesandtails.co.uk

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Smith’s

This stylish establishment is a welcome new hangout in Hammersmith, situated directly underneath the Brook Green Hotel. Small but perfectly formed, the atmosphere is brilliantly Prohibition-era irreverence (it almost feels as if you should be sneaking in after midnight), with contemporary twists in the lighting and cheeky artwork. The huge sharing platters are a step up from the bog-standard crisps and peanuts bar snacks, and as for the all important cocktail menu, Smith’s do a damn fine job on the classics (with no less than three varieties of Martinis) but it’s really worth opting for one of the innovative specials. Well, when in Rome. Make a night of it by hiring one of the cosy booths... who care’s if it’s on a school night? TOP TIPPLE: CHILLI WILLY This one will put hairs on you chest; Sipsmith vodka, passion fruit puree, lime juice, chilli infused syrup and topped off with a bright red frozen chilli. smithsw6.co.uk

Charlotte’s Bistro This classy bistro-cum-bar is a favourite with families and night owls alike – and the watering hole of choice for the numerous estate agents in the area. The cocktail list is surprisingly concise, with only eight cleverly monikered tipples to choose from, plus a polite P.S to point out that the amiable staff can make a classic or something bespoke upon request. Though gin is Charlotte’s liqour of choice (a

popular ‘gin school’ runs every Monday), the guys are happy to offer tasters of impressive homemade sloe gin, plumcello and mulberry gin, provided by local fruit pickers Abundance. There’s even a couple of pungent homemade bitters in apothecary style bottles. Seasonal produce is paramount at Charlotte’s and the menu changes on a monthly basis, so catch your new favourite while you can.

TOP TIPPLE: THIS IS NOT RHUBARB A witty take on Magritte’s Surrealist masterpiece, ‘Ceci nes pas une pipe’ (credit for the name goes to French waiter Kolin), this is a delicious, punchy cocktail made up of lemon juice, rhubarb jam and smoky tequila. charlottes.co.uk 59

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Chiswick favourite Annie’s recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary. Amy Broomfield checks out the secret behind the restaurant’s longevity (clue: it’s probably the portion sizes)

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sk a Chiswickian (or do they prefer Chiswickite?) about Annie’s and they will likely get a little cagey. Hidden away on a residential street that runs parallel to the Thames, the restaurant has been a local secret for 10 years, and they like it that way. During the summer, diners sit outside, spilling onto the street, and in the winter it is a cosy little retreat to hide away from the cold. Annie’s is the kind of place where you go for a romantic meal, or an intimate catch up with friends. In the small, lower dining room, candlelight dances off the pink and purple rococo-styled interiors, while flowers in full bloom spill out of long-necked vases. The room has thoughtfully been designed to make you feel at home – and most people certainly seem to be. Almost everyone that came in during the two hours we were there, the staff knew by name, and those they

didn’t were treated like old friends anyway. Those expecting to eat lightly, won’t find that here. Founder Lorraine Angliss has 25 years experience as a restaurateur, so she knows a thing or two about feeding hungry clientele. Simply put, Annie’s was designed to serve what people wanted to eat: hearty portions and British classics – but these come with an added Mediterranean twist. We order cocktails to begin – mine is a refreshingly light margarita cosmopolitan while my dinner companion has the light raspberry bellini. Both might have been all the more perfect if it had been a summer’s day. While we await our orders, delicious aromas waft through the restaurant as the waiters deliver rustic chopping boards piled high with towering burgers, fish and chips, and shepherd’s pie. For starters, we go for large crispy circles of calamari that are deliciously soft and tender inside and not too chewy, and super soft scallops in a pool of

artichoke foam. I ask the waiter just exactly how big the house special main of half a roast chicken is, he optimistically tells me it is manageable. When our order arrives, I instantly know he has lied to me. But it is no bad thing; the bird is large, flavoursome, carefully seasoned and moist, while the sweet potato fries are moreish. I don’t make it to the side salad and I might not have noticed it at all if it hadn’t been balanced on my chopping board. Meanwhile, on the other side of the table, my guest is having trouble finishing an amply sized thick cut steak, served perfectly medium rare next to crisp chunky chips. The hot fudge brownie for dessert comes highly recommended, so we order one to share and it is a lovely, sticky and gooey cube with melting ice cream on top and definitely worth every single calorie. I can see why the locals are protective of Annie’s, if I lived nearby I would probably be just as precious. 61

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Food& Travel AFTERNOON DELIGHT High Road Brasserie have just introduced their new afternoon tea menu, offering the usual favourites like finger sandwiches and scones, plus a more inventive savory menu which includes black pudding Scotch egg, pork pie and welsh rarebit. Priced at £12, it’s also miles cheaper than other establishments (not naming any names). Make a long afternoon of it with a selection of Champagnes and sparkling wines. 162-170 Chiswick High Road, W4; highroadhouse.co.uk

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Bill’s for breakfast and afternoon tea on the High Road THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Breakfast at Bill’s is always a treat (as is lunch, dinner and anything in-between for that matter) but the Richmond branch has made the experience all the more sweeter with a couple of new additions; home-made blueberry and buttermilk pancakes and Bill’s healthy breakfast board which includes granola, honey, English natural organic yoghurt and fresh fruit skewers. 1-3 Hill Rise, TW10; bills-website.co.uk

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Rockabilly queen Gizzi Erskine has just launched her revolutionary new recipe book, Skinny Weeks and Weekend Feasts. The Leiths trained chef shows that healthy food needn’t be bland or akin to something you’d feed your pet rabbit – but instead rich, satisfying and above all, delicious. There’s also a ‘treat’ weekend section in the book that covers everything from Friday night feasts to comforting Sunday lunches. £19.99, published by Quadrille

CURRY IN A HURRY

We Brits love a curry, but it’s always tempting to call the local take-away rather than trying to make one yourself. Chiswick-based Bang Curry, who offer popular Bangladesh curry cooking classes have expanded their repertoire with the launch of Spice Mix, an easy solution to making quick, delicious curries from scratch. Simply fry onion, garlic and ginger with a portion of Spice Mix and your choice of meat, fish or vegetables – in a choice of mild, medium or hot. bangcurry.com

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The Coach & Horses in Kew has undergone a dramatic renovation and is now open for business. The new pub and dining area with dining space under the hotel’s central atrium is quintessentially British with nods to Kew Gardens and the area’s heritage. The new chef, Bruce Theobald, who has previously worked at Michelin-starred establishment The Capitol Hotel and Aubaine Restaurant, has introduced a sumptuous menu of seasonal delights. 8 Kew Green, TW9; coachhotelkew.co.uk 63

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Priscilla Pollara goes on an adventure through the orient

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t was a humid, grey day, and the whole world seemed to be on the roads. On the ten-lane highway that streamed out from Pudong International, not only did the drivers of unnecessarily large vehicles seem in an interminable rush, but they appeared happy enough to jostle illegally for tarmac space. But once Shanghai’s vertiginous skyscrapers began to emerge from behind the impenetrable mist, it was obvious we were all headed in the same direction. The city is split into two and the Huangpu River does the dividing. The Eastern side is Pudong, where I was myself staying at the marvellous Pudong Shangri-la Hotel, while Puxi is the other bank. It’s not hard to differentiate the two: Pudong is where you’ll find the modern buildings which make up the impressive Shanghai skyline, while Puxi contains the historical quarters, including the trendy French Concession. After a few hours refreshing myself, I left Pudong for Puxi by crossing the river by ferry to the world-famous Bund. The Bund, or the embankment, is a stage: when I was there, a quartet of middle-aged women were standing on individual platforms performing a Tai Chi routine, a saxophonist played on a stool beside

them, a cluster of old ladies chatted while they de-shelled a bucket of crawfish, while hundreds of people were snapping away keen to capture at least some of the magnificent backdrop. Also among the crowds were identikit just-married couples (I counted twenty-two), all decked out in Kate Middleton replica dresses and surrounded by friends throwing petals in the air. Weddings are big here. The Bund isn’t remarkably beautiful, but it is here that Chinese tourists, Shanghai locals

Banking Corporation and The Shanghai Club, remind of a long heritage. We may now know Shanghai, home to over 20 million, as an economic powerhouse, but often neglected is the fact that it was once a world leader in the 1920s. When China lost the First Opium War, Shanghai became an open port and saw international settlers open concessions in the city. The city benefited economically, but much of its modern-day infrastructure harks back to those early days in the 20th Century when the city was a breeding ground for business and global influences. A dark spell under Communist rule limited Shanghai from developing further, but of late, it has certainly returned to what it once was. And much more. Thankfully, not all of China is undergoing rapid expansion and change. In fact, Shanghai’s faithful retain of its colonial past is a trait witnessed in other cities. After a somewhat whistle-stop tour of the city, where I, among other things, enjoyed the shopping crush at Nanjing Road and ate copious amounts of delicious street food – watch out when eating the soup dumpling delicacy xiaolongbao, which explodes in your mouth and burn

‘Shanghai’s faithful retain of its colonial past is a trait witnessed in other cities’ and foreigners visitors, revel in quite how the various strands of this great metropolis have, over time, come together to create the enigmatic and unstoppable machine it is today. One need only look at the buildings: on Pudong, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Centre loom down as representatives of the money-spinning part of the city, whereas on Puxi, the Neo-Classical, Baroque and several Art Deco influences on several of the height-restricted buildings, including the former Hong Kong Shanghai

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the tongue – I flew out in a south-westerly direction to Guilin. It’s calm here, and often touted as a Chinese tourist’s haven. It’s easy to see why. The noticeable absence of infrastructure, replaced instead by majestic cone-shaped, emerald green Karst mountains is soothing. Personally, I would never have assimilated such breathtaking topography with mainland China. My hotel, the Shangri-La Guilin, also reflected the change in pace. Where the Pudong was the luxurious multifaceted sanctuary-like hotel constantly ready to unwind any tired businessman, the Shangri-La at Guilin, where distant crickets are heard at night and tuneful birds are ever-present in the orchard and on the terrace, felt certainly more like a resort. With a landscaped garden, two swimming pools, which would no doubt come in handy throughout the tropical summers, and the translucent green Li River flowing just outside this hotel, the Shangri-La in Guilin evokes the same tranquillity the city has in droves. My time in Guilin, unsurprisingly, was spent mostly on or at least, always near to the Li River. On two consecutive days, I was

driven along the Osmanthus tree-lined streets (Guilin means Forest of Sweet Osmanthus) to the Zhuijiang jetty where I boarded a ferry for beautiful Yangshuo. The cruise meanders around the soaring ethereal mountains and their near-perfect reflection in the crystal-clear water. Minute fishing villages appeared to exist at the bottom of these densely forested green peaks, and we must have passed countless fishermen on their rickety bamboo rafts, clad in Asian conical hats. The cruise down this

built in the Yuan Dynasty over 700 years ago, and over Zongzi – bamboo wrapped rice and bean paste dumplings – looking down from above where a cascading set of terraces formed a ‘dragon’s backbone’ from the ridge of many hills, I was told of the Yao’s daily life, superstitions and dedication to following their ancestors’ norms. Remarkably, and unlike the speed I witnessed in Shanghai, nothing of theirs has changed for centuries. China moves at such an alarming rate, that one can’t help feel but destined to miss out on its latest development. We in the financially-hit West fear this: will we forever be behind? Only time will tell. But five days in China did at least teach me one thing: that no matter how it evolves, its inhabitants, a near 1.5 billion, are just as keen to hold on to what makes this old civilisation one of the most bewitching in the world today. Let’s hope they never let go.

‘It’s calm here, and often touted as a Chinese tourist’s haven. It’s easy to see why’ ribbon of water is made famous by the images naturally carved into the rock. The Elephant Trunk Hill is the best-known, and while others are hard to make out, looking out for them is tradition here. Tradition was what made a later visit to the Yao minority village, a people from the Guangxi Zhuang region, characterised by their vibrant red-hued clothes, and for women whose ankle-length hair can only be cut once married, special. That particular morning I had hiked up to the Longji rice terraces,

A double room at Pudong Shangri-La starts from RMB 2,473 (approx. £243) per room per night. A double room at Shangri-La Hotel, Guilin starts from RMB 1,106 (approx. £108) per room per night. Prices are inclusive of breakfast, tax and service. To book visit www.shangri-la.com or call 0800 028 3337 67

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HILLSIDE BEACH CLUB, TURKEY

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HILLSIDE BEACH CLUB, TURKEY Don’t let the ‘all-inclusive’ label fool you; this isn’t your standard all-in hotel. For starters, the locale of the club is simply breathtaking – set against mighty hills, the apartments overlook the glistening blue water of the Mediterranean Sea. In the evening, which is when we both arrived and left, it is arguably more akin to a twinkling Turkish village than a luxury 330-room resort. Morning came arm-in-arm with the sun, and with it a fresh view of the club. Staircasing down the hill, the apartments were clearly designed to be as unobtrusive as possible. The enticing beach has its blue flag – a prestigious accolade awarded to only the most eco and beautiful beaches in the world – flying high, whilst the hotel’s

speedboats, catamarans and yachts float on the calm, clear water. You can’t help but want to dive in – good news for those looking for an active break. What’s more, with three restaurants to choose from, the food is as good as the view. As expected, on the menu are plenty of grilled fish dishes, as well as nutritious omelettes and fresh salads. Two of the restaurants offer à la carte dining; Pasha on the Bay is open for a light breakfast, with a Mediterranean menu in the evening, and Beach Bar serves a lighter lunchtime buffet and scrumptious Italian cuisine for supper. There are also plenty of activities to keep kids (both big and small) occupied – think volleyball, yoga, windsurfing, sailing and a range of indulgent spa treatments

courtesy of the hotel’s two beautiful spas. However, it’s not just about the kids – there’s also an adult only beach, aptly named Silent Beach, and a crèche-like area where younger kids can play and shout out of earshot. Bliss. Prices start from £118 pp per night for an A Type room on a full board basis. Children under 6 are free, whereas children between the ages 7 and 12 require a small payment of roughly £45. Hillsidebeachclub.com. Kalemya Koyu, PK 123 48300, Fethiye, Mugla, Turkey. Fly to Dalaman with Monarch from London Gatwick and London Luton airports; Monarch.co.uk 69

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STOKE PARK COUNTRY CLUB, SPA & HOTEL

STOKE PARK COUNTRY BARAKA HOUSE, CLUB, SPA & HOTEL WATAMU, KENYA The worst that can be said of Stoke Park is that leaving it is really rather a wrench. The stunning country club, spa and hotel set in the heart of Buckinghamshire has provided the location for films such as Goldfinger and Bridget Jones’s Diary and is just as impressive off the screen. The rooms manage to convey a classic style without being stuffy or cloying and the mixture of modern prints on the walls and the sumptuousness of the materials used strike a balance between elegance and a more contemporary edge. Although I may have been tempted to lounge in my lovely room throughout my stay I would have been missing out on perhaps the most outstanding aspect of the Stoke Park experience. Equipped with a prestigious, professional standard golf course and a multi award-winning Racquet Pavilion consisting of four hard courts, three indoor courts and six Wimbledon specification to dominate ‘Top 5 Sporting Hotels in the grass courts, the hotel is ideal for those World’ lists. It also doesn’t hurt that after who enjoy active holidays. In recent years engaging in a couple of sets you can kick the tennis offered by the Club has become back and relax in their beautiful spa. an essential part of the appeal of the resort Park Road, Stoke Poges, and has ensured that Stoke Park continues Buckinghamshire,SL2, stokepark.com

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‘Although I may have been tempted to lounge in my lovely room throughout my stay I would have been missing out on perhaps the most outstanding aspect of the Stoke Park experience’

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Sinclair Road

Rockley Road

Aspaciousgardenflat(94sqm/1,018sqftapprox.)convertedfromthelowerfloor ofaVictorianterracedhouse.Thepropertyisdecoratedinacontemporarystyle toahighstandard,withhardwoodfloorsandmodernfittingsinthekitchenand bathroom.2bedrooms,bathroom,receptionroom,kitchen,study,garden.

Aspaciousgroundfloorgardenflat(81sqm/872sqftapprox)convertedfrom adoublefrontedVictorianhouse.Thedecorisfreshandcontemporarywith hardwoodfloorsthroughouttheprinciplerooms.2bedrooms,bathroom, receptionroom,kitchen,utilityroom,storagearea,cloakroom,courtyardgarden.

Brook Green W14

Share of Freehold £650,000 Brook Green office tm@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

Brook Green W14

EPC Rating C Leasehold £630,000 Brook Green office 020 7603 5181 tm@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

EPC Rating D 020 7603 5181

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Lakeside Road

Glazbury Road

A lateral and generously proportioned raised ground floor flat (91 sq m/979 sq ft approx.) converted from a late Victorian terraced house. The flat has its own private entrance and there is also the opportunity to reconfigure it to incorporate a second bathroom. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen.

Agenerouslyproportionedraisedgroundfloorflat(58sqm/624sqftapprox.) convertedfromanimposingVictorianterracehouseinapopularWestKensington location.Thispropertyhasabrightandneutralfeel,completewithmodernfittings inthekitchen.2bedrooms,bathroom,openplanreceptionroom/kitchen.

Brook Green W14

Leasehold £620,000 Brook Green office rb@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

West Kensington W14

EPC Rating D Share of Freehold £495,000 Brook Green office 020 7603 5181 rb@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

EPC Rating D 020 7603 5181

Sinclair Road

Anextremelybrightandcharmingtopfloorflat(75sqm/807sqftapprox.),formed fromtheuppersectionofanimposingVictorianterracedhouse.Theflatbenefits fromalargeskylightwhichfloodsthegenerousatriumstylehallwaywithlight.2 bedrooms,bathroom,receptionroom,kitchen,storage.

A bright second floor flat (33 sq m/355 sq ft approx.), converted from a Victorian terraced house. The property is decorated in a neutral manner throughout and enjoys high ceilings and large windows. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen.

Brook Green W14

Share of Freehold £495,000 Brook Green office rb@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

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EPC Rating E Leasehold £310,000 Brook Green office 020 7603 5181 rb@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

EPC Rating D 020 7603 5181

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Hammersmith Grove

Augustine Road

A unique opportunity to rent an impressive house that has been interior designed and is immaculately presented. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, dressing room, laundry room, utility room, balcony, garden.

An exceptional family home on a prestigious road that runs directly off the green itself. The house offers spacious living accommodation and ample storage. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, 2 reception rooms, eat in kitchen, cloakroom, utility room, garden.

Brook Green W14

Brackenbury Village W6

Unfurnished £1,900 per week Brook Green office bj@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

EPC Rating E Unfurnished £1,600 per week Brook Green office 020 7603 5181 bj@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

EPC Rating C 020 7603 5181

Faroe Road

Iffley Road

Aspaciousfamilyhousewithwellappointedroomshasbecomeavailabletorenton thisextremelypopularroad.FaroeRoadisjustashortwalkfromeitherShepherds BushorthemanytransportlinksatHammersmithBroadway.5bedrooms, 3bathrooms(2ensuite),receptionroom,kitchen/diningroom,cloakroom,garden.

Anextremelycharminghouseinaquiet,convenientlocationinBrackenbury village.Thiswonderfulhouseisfullofcharacterandoffersfantasticstorage throughout.3bedrooms,bathroom,showerroom,doublereceptionroom, kitchenbreakfastroom,utilityroom,study,storageroom,loftstorage,garden.

Brook Green W14

Unfurnished £1,200 per week Brook Green office bj@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

Brackenbury Village W6

EPC Rating C Unfurnished £775 per week Brook Green office 020 7603 5181 bj@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

EPC Rating D 020 7603 5181

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Wells Road

Bolingbroke Road

Astunning,exceptionallyhighspecflatthathasbeencompletelyrefurbished,inavery convenientlocationforcommutingintoandoutofLondon.WellsRoadisastones throwfromeitherGoldhawkRoadstationortheCentralLineatShepherdsBush. 3bedrooms,2bathrooms(oneensuite),receptionroomwithopenplankitchen.

Awonderfullyproportioned,verysmartmaisonettehasbecomeavailabletorent ontheeverpopularBolingbrokeRoadintheheartofBrookGreen.Bolingbroke RoadisjustashortwalkfromShepherdsBushandthemanylocalamenities. 3bedrooms,bathroom,receptionroom,openplankitchen/diningroom,garden.

Shepherds Bush W12

Furnished/Unfurnished £600 pw Brook Green office bj@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

Brook Green W14

EPC Rating C Part Furnished £590 per week Brook Green office 020 7603 5181 bj@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

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Banim Street

Haarlem Road

A charming house in a fantastic location that has undergone a complete refurbishment. The house offers good living space with lots of natural light. Banim Street is a short walk to Hammersmith Broadway and Ravenscourt Park stations. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, kitchen, patio garden.

Astunning,spaciousapartmentonthegroundfloorwiththehugebenefitofdirect accessontoalargelawnedcommunalgarden.Ithasbeencompletelyrefurbished toanexactingstandardandprovidesamplelivingandentertainingspace. 2bedrooms,bathroom,receptionroom,kitchen,communalgarden.

Brackenbury Village W6

Unfurnished £500 per week Brook Green office bj@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

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Brook Green W14

EPC Rating F Furnished £500 per week Brook Green office 020 7603 5181 bj@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

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NETHERAVON ROAD, W4 An extremely well presented family house with delightful west facing rear garden. Approx. 1,834 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 4 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, reception room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, front and rear gardens. Freehold Guide Price ÂŁ1,195,000

CHISWICK 020 8995 9394 chiswick@johndwood.co.uk

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5 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, 2 reception rooms, cloakroom, basement, rear garden. Freehold Guide Price £1,850,000

CHISWICK 020 8995 9394 chiswick@johndwood.co.uk

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BRENDAN WYNNE, RICHMOND GROUP DIRECTOR, FEATHERSTONE LEIGH

didn’t exactly have the typical introduction to Estate Agency. Ten years ago I was a professional golfer and now I’m the Richmond Group Director for Featherstone Leigh. People regularly ask me why I gave up my golfing career, my response to which is, I had an epiphany. I woke up one morning and decided that actually, I didn’t want to do just one thing all my life. After a lot of deliberation I decided on a career in Estate Agency and somehow managed to land myself a job as a sales negotiator at Featherstone Leigh Richmond. Ten years on and I’m still here, working as the Richmond Group Director overseeing Richmond Sales and Lettings, Kew and Sheen Sales branches. Of all the places I have worked, Richmond is definitely my favourite. What’s great about staying in one place for so long are the relationships I have forged with our clients who continue to come back to us time and time again. Our team in the Richmond Sales office, Anthony, Richard, Henrietta, Stuart, Tom and Honey have a natural rapport with each other and their colleagues in the neighbouring offices. We currently have a number of attractive properties on the market, both to buy and to let, which is good news for potential purchasers and tenants. We have recently been instructed on a 5 bedroom family house with a large private garden on

Park Road, Richmond, just off the famous Richmond Hill. The wide open spaces and broad selection of shops and restaurants also add to my love of the area. There’s nothing I like more than a Sunday afternoon spent on Richmond Green in the sunshine, wandering along the banks of the River Thames or taking a stroll through Richmond Park. Weekends are the best time to see and experience Richmond, when there is an irresistible hustle and bustle of people of all ages shopping, dining and relaxing. I spend my free weekends on the golf course, which, despite stopping playing professionally years ago now, I really enjoy; I find it a great way to unwind. The property market has changed remarkably over the past 10 years, in particular, property prices. I’ve seen a big leap in prices for properties in Richmond. Recent months have seen tremendous activity with numerous buyers registering and a considerable number of viewings undertaken, resulting in many successful sales. This buying activity, combined with the continuing shortage of stock, has resulted in the vast majority of our sales being agreed at or close to their asking price. Looking towards Spring/ Summer 2013, I am confident the market will accelerate further, particularly the market for family homes, which tend to sell between Easter and High Summer.

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Great offers go out of fa s Even in West Introducing our new branch in Brook Green.

Terms and conditions: For full offer terms and conditions visit www.kfh.co.uk/offerterms

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We’re bringing our 35 years’ experience in the London property market to Brook Green.

To mark the opening of this new branch, sellers will benefit from an exclusive launch offer of 0% commission on property sales. If you are thinking of selling and would like a no obligation valuation or more information about our opening offer, contact our new Brook Green branch today. KFH Brook Green 134 Shepherd’s Bush Road, London W6 7PB Sales 020 3542 2020 Email sbg@kfh.co.uk

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Greenend Road, Chiswick, W4 £875,000 Freehold Chiswick 020 8742 8686 Email sck@kfh.co.uk

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This beautifully presented three bedroom family home benefits from a neutral décor throughout, combining stylish modern living with period features and offers a superbly finished kitchen leading onto a bright living area and private landscaped garden. The property is located on the borders of Bedford Park close to Turnham Green underground station.

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Keith Grove, Shepherd’s Bush, W12 £1,000,000 Freehold Hammersmith 020 8563 9633 Email shm@kfh.co.uk

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An exceptional four bedroom, three bathroom period house located in a popular residential road. This superb property offers generous accommodation throughout and has a stunning kitchen/breakfast area and two reception rooms.

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Meticulously refurbished Three luxurious bathrooms Fireplaces and sash windows 1,554 sq ft of space South facing garden 21ft storage basement Quiet cul de sac Near Shepherd’s Bush tube station EPC rating D

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The Mall, Ealing, W5 ÂŁ1,375 pcm A modern, bright and spacious one double bedroom flat in Ealing comprising a modern fitted open plan kitchen, wooden flooring throughout and a shower room. Located moments to Ealing Broadway station and the various open spaces Ealing has to offer. Furnished. Ealing 020 8579 6279 Email lel@kfh.co.uk

Glebe Street, Chiswick, W4 ÂŁ1,600 pcm A well presented one double bedroom garden flat in Chiswick. This recently refurbished property comprises modern kitchen and bathroom and wooden flooring throughout. Located close to Turnham Green underground station. Unfurnished. Hammersmith 020 8563 9889 Email lhm@kfh.co.uk

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Ramillies Road, W4

Guide £1,250,000 Freehold

A well proportioned and superbly presented semi detached house in this extremely popular and quiet residential location only a short and pleasant walk from Bedford Park, Turnham Green tube and the excellent local schools. The property offers good family accommodation presented to a high standard with wooden ﬂoors and much character. Freehold. EPC rating = E • Superb quiet location • Short walk from Turnham Green tube • Excellent family accommodation

• Well presented throughout • Four Bedrooms • Two bathrooms

• West facing garden • Direct access to Rusthall Avenue • Freehold

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A very well presented ﬁve bedroom, two bathroom Victorian house situated in this popular residential road and beneﬁtting 72’ west facing rear garden. The property is located only a short walk of Turnham Green and Chiswick Park tube stations along with the shopping facilities of the Chiswick High Road. EPC rating = E • Sought after location • Excellent family home • 72’ West facing garden

• Five bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Double reception room

• Utility/Clocks • No upward chain • Freehold

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James Leslie looks through 30 years of property details, showing the outstanding price increases since opening their office on Turnham Green Terrace in the 1980’s. Highlighting what a sound investment bricks and mortar can be.

JAMES LESLIE BRANCH MANAGER 020 8994 4111

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WENDELL ROAD, W12

End terrace, bright spacious ground floor flat with original features, private entrance, front & rear garden. 1996 price: £90,000. Estimated 2013 price: £400k

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A very bright & den. /dining room & gar 0. Estimated 2013 price: £440k 1996 price: £110,00

KING’S STREET, W6

A sensational 2 bed first floor mai sonette with fabulous double aspect reception room 1996 price: £110,000. Estima& roof terrace. ted 2013 price: £475k

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BURNABY GARDENS, W4

£465,000

£1,750,000

LETTINGS SALES

An amazingly light, well presented triple aspect flat with the added benefit of a balcony and private garden. Three bedrooms, luxury bathroom, A stunning four bedroom semi detached period house offering over 2000 sq ft of well balanced living and entertaining space. Luxury master suite, Three further 14' reception room, fully integrated kitchen, gas fired central heating, share in the freehold, balcony and private garden with side access. Ideally bedrooms, Ensuite shower room, Family bathroom, 24’x16 ‘ reception room, Bespoke fully integrated kitchen/dining room, Utility room, Private 40’ south/west situated within close proximity of Chiswick Park tube station and the extensive shopping and restaurant facilities Chiswick High Road. facing landscaped garden, Under floor heating, Air conditioning, Bespoke built in furniture, Close proximity to local shops andon numerous transport.

LINDEN GARDENS, W4W4 DEVONSHIRE ROAD,

£330£825,000 PER WEEK

A spacious newly decorated lowerbedroom groundmaisonette floor garden with private facing garden. Large double bedroomThree withbedrooms, wardrobes, room with A split level three withflat a private terrace inwest this very central location close to all amenities. tworeception bathrooms, wood floors, bathroom shower over, fitted garden. Theclose flat is on onetooftube, Chiswick's best links located roads, moments fromand the shops, 20’7x17’11 reception room,with kitchen/breakfast room andkitchen, two terraces. Offering proximity bus and road and the extensive shopping restaurants cafés on on Chiswick the HighHigh Road and 5 minutes from Turnham Green station. The property is available early September, furnished. restaurant facilities Road.

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LETTINGS SALES POINT WHARF LANE, TW8 BINNS ROAD, W4

£350 PER WEEK £1,250,000

SALES

presented double bedroom second floor flat in this highly sought after riverside development. a stunning open plan ABeautifully truly fabulous light and two spacious Glebe Estate house beautifully modernised to an exceptional standard. Master bedroom with Boasting ensuite shower room, Second kitchen reception room, a river and a master ensuite bedroom. Large open plan fully fitted bedroom with ensuite shower room,side Twobalcony further bedrooms, Luxurious family bathroom, Reception room,reception Stunning room, kitchen/family roomkitchen and 35’with Southgranite facing work tops, fitted wardrobes and riverside views. Underground parking space included. garden.

QUEEN ANNESCOURT, GROVE,W4 W4 WATCHFIELD

£430£595,000 PER WEEK

A large, lightlight andand beautifully presented two double bedroom flatsituated on thiswithin highly road inbuilt the block, heartwith of Bedford just minutes from An extremely spacious immaculately presented second floor flat thisdesirable popular purpose attractivePark, well maintained Turnham Green underground station. floorTwo position beautiful views from thefitted reception and bedrooms. communal gardens. Master bedroom withTop balcony, furtherensures bedrooms, Luxury bathroom, Fully kitchen, Large reception room, Spacious entrance hall, Porter, Communal heating and hot water, Unallocated off street parking, Communal gardens, No chain. Close to Chiswick High Road with its extensive transport and shopping amenities.

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DARLING BUDS OF MAY

PROPERTY NEWS MASTER CLASS

MAKING LETTINGS WORK FOR YOU... The first bit of advice I’d give to all landlords, is of course, to choose your estate agent carefully! Secondly, all landlords should spend some time preparing their property for the rental market. The recommended marketing price will relate to the quality, size and location of the property, but you can maximise this price with a fresh of lick paint and a good deep clean. Consider fixing that broken window or chipped tiling! ‘Dressing’ a property with soft furnishings and artwork will brighten up an empty flat. During viewings, make sure the property is a good temperature and light bulbs are all in working order. A good agent will also assist in organising the legal documentation, but the two main basics to remember are a Gas Safety Certificate and an Energy Performance Certificate Additionally, electrical certificates to prove the safety of wiring and appliances are recommended. Graeme Young, Lettings Manager at Marsh And Parsons, Brook Green 020 7605 7760; marshandparsons.co.uk

SAFE INVESTMENTS IN PROPERTY Four years on from the financial meltdown, Cyprus is the latest Euro Country to send shock waves

PROPERTY FOCUS AIMEE BRUCE, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AT FITZ-GIBBON

020 8892 8921; fitzgibbon.co.uk Most satisfying transaction I’ve had... We recently let a five bedroom Riverside property in Thames Crescent to a high level corporate tenant and achieved well over the asking price and delighted the landlord with our excellent service. Most interesting property I’ve been involved with... We’ve seen some amazing properties in the last couple of years from one of the oldest houses in Chiswick on Sutton Lane South dating back to 1650 to an island property in the Thames accessed by a hand pulled ferry!

Ask most estate Agents which holidays they can’t wait to see pass and the majority will say Easter. It might sound a little sour but not only should the temperature start to finally rise, but it also signals the start of the selling ‘season.’ As gardens begin to bloom and homes look brighter, more properties start to come on to the market. The last three months have teased us as usual; however everyone seems far more positive this year, than last, and the expected increase in stock levels, along with the volume and calibre of buyers registering, bodes well for May and beyond. Stephen Hardy, Sales Manager 020 8995 3076; swornandco.com through those with their savings still held by the banks. The lack of deposit security has fuelled the London property market throughout this period and this looks set to continue for the foreseeable future. Property remains a relatively “safe house” for people’s money and with the continual limited supply, prices and rental figures are almost certainly set to rise further. James Matthews, Director at Whitman & Co 020 8747 8800; whitmanandco.com The property I’d most like on books is... We are constantly in need of high quality property throughout Chiswick and West London for our huge applicant database but have a special demand in areas such as Brackenbury Village and Brook Green. Most unusual interior... I was stunned to discover an architecturally designed property on Grove Park Gardens which at the press of a button elevated the dining table into the air to reveal a swimming pool underneath. I never thought I’d see... I’m always amazed to meet some fantastic characters working in this industry and I have encountered people from all walks of life, we even get to meet a few celebrities along the way...Shh!

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THE MOST FABULOUS COCKTAIL IS...

One of Ealing’s newest venues is Hotel Xanadu on Bond Street. It would be fair to say that their cocktail menu was extensively tested by the Hamptons team after our christmas party!

BEST KEPT SECRET...

Harrisons Delicatessen and Vintners. A fabulous shop with an amazing range of wine and cheese, and various other tasty temptations!

For Art Sake at 45 Bond Street has a plethora of artworks from artists around the country and features prints and ceramics by established printmakers and ceramicists based in Britain.

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Creffield Road, W5. This gorgeous house has been lovingly restored and boasts over 3400sq.ft. of accommodation with a lovely garden and off street parking. £1,950,000.

A stroll through Walpole or Lammas Park on a spring morning is very calming and takes you away immediately from the hustle and bustle of Ealing Broadway. If I can walk through the park on route to / from an appointment it’s definitely a highlight.

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A LOST HOUR...

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STYLISH BOUTIQUE...

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT...

The Ealing Park Tavern has a very innovative and tasty menu – Lobster night is a must-do!

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UP YOUR STREET

JACKSON STOPS & STAFF WELCOME A NEW STARTER

I am delighted to have joined Jackson-Stops & Staff as Sales Manager of the Richmond branch, having worked in residential sales for ten years and developed expertise within the South West London market. To be part of such a prestigious company that prides itself on its forward-thinking, innovative approach to marketing property is an exciting prospect. The team at Jackson-Stops & Staff is experienced in the specifics of the Richmond market and we have ambitious plans to build upon the current success of the business. I personally look forward to facilitating the moves of many Richmond residents over the coming years. Oliver Griffiths, Sales Manager at Jackson Stops & Staff 0208940 6789; jackson-stops.co.uk

LEYSFIELD ROAD, W12 £1,925,000 – FREEHOLD

A map of London dated 1841 shows Goldhawk Road forming the southern boundary of Shepherd’s Bush Green. At that time, Shepherd’s Bush was still largely undeveloped and chiefly rural in character, with much open farmland compared to fast-developing Hammersmith. Todays maps paint a much different picture naturally. An exquisite, interior designed, family house arranged over three floors offer a great sense of space, excellent natural light and

beautifully proportioned rooms. There is also current planning permission to extend to the side creating an additional 900 square feet (approximately) of accommodation over three floors which would then make the house in excess of 2,750 square feet, off street parking and a 30’ x 33’ rear garden. Robert Barr, Sales Manager at Kerr & Co 020 8762 0522; kerrandco.com 99

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Victorian house to modernise 2 double bedrooms Bathroom with separate WC 2 reception rooms Kitchen

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Pretty walled garden Potential to extend Good storage 971 sq ft / 90 sq m approx. EPC - E

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MEADOW PLACE, W4 A well presented modern semi-detached family home with off-street parking, situated in a well kept private development. Energy Rating: D. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception room, garden, parking. £750,000 Freehold 020 8936 3982 chiswick@faronsutaria.co.uk

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WENDELL MEWS, W12 A beautifully presented newly built mews house in the heart of Wendell Park just off the trendy Askew Road, between the amenities of Chiswick and Shepherds Bush. Energy Rating: C. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, garden. £775,000 Freehold 020 8936 3982 chiswick@faronsutaria.co.uk

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WORMHOLT ROAD, W12 A fantastic semi-detached family home with potential for a loft conversion and further extension to the rear, subject to the usual consents. Energy Rating: E. 4 bedrooms, bathroom, 2 reception rooms, garden. £1,100,000 Freehold 020 8936 3985 shepbush@faronsutaria.co.uk

HAZLITT ROAD, W14 A stylish apartment situated in the heart of West Kensington, close to the Westfield Shopping Centre and High Street Kensington. Energy Rating: D. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, double reception, garden. £875,000 Leasehold 020 8936 3985 shepbush@faronsutaria.co.uk

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FRITHVILLE GARDENS, W12 A substantial house of approx. 2,517 sq ft. boasting wood carvings, a York stone staircase and wrought iron banisters. Energy Rating: E. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, reception, reception/dining room, garden, outhouse. £2,000,000 Freehold 020 8936 3985 shepbush@faronsutaria.co.uk

GODOLPHIN ROAD, W12 A charming house offering a wider than average, bay windowed double reception, two beautiful marble fire places and high ceilings. Energy Rating: E. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 receptions, conservatory, garden. £1,250,000 Freehold 020 8936 3985 shepbush@faronsutaria.co.uk

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London, W12

ÂŁ925,000

An imposing, three storey, four bedroom semi detached family home. Offered for sale with no onward chain, this impressive property boasts an extensive 80ft+ garden and also has a fabulous 22ft kitchen breakfast room with scope for further extension, utility/cloakroom, two separate reception rooms with high ceilings and a ďŹ fth bedroom/loft room.

194 Chiswick High Road | Chiswick | London W4 1PD sworn&co.May.indd 2

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Sale, Letting, Survey Valuation of properties in Chiswick

London, W12 £375,000 Originally built as Alms houses in

1812 and redeveloped in 2011, this one bedroom property is part of a

collection of exclusive houses that

open via private patio onto stunning

landscaped gardens. Offered for sale with no onward chain.

London, W12 £289 per week Available immediately is this well

presented, one bedroom, ﬁrst ﬂoor apartment. Occupying part of a

stunning period home, the property

is offered furnished and is located on a sought after tree lined street on the W12 and Chiswick borders.

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Richmond Office:

Sales: +44(0)20 8940 6789 richmond@jackson-stops.co.uk

Richmond, TW10

www.jackson-stops.co.uk/london

ÂŁ675,000 Leasehold

Situated on one of the premier roads in Richmond this stunning two bedroom elevated ground floor apartment offers superb living and entertaining space. There are so many benefits to this flat, which include a glorious South West facing rear garden, off-street parking for two cars, a short walk into the heart of Richmond and a share of the freehold. Early viewings are recommended. EPC Rating = D

Richmond Office: +44(0)20 8940 6789 richmond@jackson-stops.co.uk

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41 offices covering the UK London: office 17c Curzon Street W1J 5HU

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Brentford, TW8

ÂŁ4,250 pcm

Exclusive brand new three bedroom apartment located at Kew Bridge riverside development, with breathtaking river views. This bright and well-appointed apartment offers dual aspect views over the Thames. The apartment comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms with en-suite to the master bedroom. The development is located within a 2 minute walk of Kew Bridge train station and has an onsite gym, concierge and underground unallocated parking. EPC Rating = B Richmond Office: +44(0)20 8940 6789 richmond@jackson-stops.co.uk

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www.sintonhomes.com

ST STEPHENS AREA COME HOME TO A REAL HOUSE £1,250,000 Freehold

ESTATE AGENTS & SURVEYORS

A classic and spacious Edwardian villa stylishly restored to provide a splendid 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom family home featuring an exceptional family kitchen, elegant reception rooms and a west facing garden

LITTLE EALING PUT YOUR ALICE INTO WONDERLAND

BRENTHAM GARDEN ESTATE CREATE YOUR OWN MASTERPIECE

by taking her to see this super and tastefully restored 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Edwardian villa with south facing garden in a great spot by South Ealing tube

A fantastic opportunity to acquire one of these prized and highly individual cottage style houses in need of a sympathetic renovation programme

£865,000 Freehold

£795,000 Freehold

www.sintonhomes.com / 020 8566 1990 / 8 Springbridge Road, Ealing Broadway, London W5 2AA SINTON ANDREWS.May.indd 2

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IN THE LEA OF ST STEPHENS SPRING HAZ SPRUNG, THE GRASS IZ RIZ, COME AND SEE WHERE THIS ONE IZ An elegant and spacious, fully detached, late Victorian family house in a favoured and leafy spot. Restored with an eye to retaining the flavour of its era and with great scope for further enhancement and extension it offers, Wide Hall, cloaks, 2 Lofty Receps, Conservatory, Family Kitchen, Laundry Room, 5 Bedrooms, Bath and Shower rooms, Forecourt parking and Sunny South Garden huge loft ideal for conversion

ÂŁ1,295,000 Freehold

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PROPERTY

KEITH GROVE,W12 £1,000,000 F/H

An exceptional four bedroom, three bathroom period house in a popular residential road, meticulously refurbished to a luxurious standard. The spacious accommodation includes a stunning kitchen breakfast area, a generously sized living room with plenty of natural light and the added benefit of a 21ft storage basement. Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward 020 8563 9633; kfh.co.uk

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THE DREAM ABINGER ROAD,W4 £1,999,999

A fantastic opportunity to own a substantial semi-detached five bedroom, two bathroom house with no onward chain in one of Chiswick’s most sought after locations. This property consists of a spacious entrance hall, a good size reception room with high ceilings, feature fire place and bay window overlooking the front garden, and a modern well equipped kitchen. Barnard Marcus 020 8994 5432; sequencehome.co.uk

AYNHOE ROAD, W14 PRICE ON APPLICATION F/H

A fabulous 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom family house with both a paved garden and a roof terrace. The ground floor is arranged with a double reception to the front of the house and full width kitchen/breakfast room to the rear leading on to the secluded paved garden which enjoys far reaching views. This house offers great space, appears to be in good order throughout and is literally just off Brook Green. It is a must see! Finlay Brewer 020 7371 4171; finlaybrewer.com 114

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L ONDON’S NEW RIVERSIDE ADDRESS An exclusive selection of 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with breathtaking views and unrivalled residents’ facilities. Prices from £769,950 - £8,950,000† Spa* • Sauna* • Steam room* • Swimming pool* • Gymnasium* • Screening room** • Snooker room** Virtual golf** • Wine cellar** • Club lounge** • 24 hour concierge* • Underground parking***

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7 Station Parade, Ealing Common, London,W5 3LD 7 Station Parade, Ealing Common, London,W5 3LD www.orchardsoflondon.com www.orchardsoflondon.com

171Chiswick Chiswick Chiswick, London,W4 171 HighHigh Road, Road, Chiswick, London,W4 2DR

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Mayﬁeld Avenue, Chiswick, W4

£1,700,000

A five bedroom Edwardian family home in need of modernisation, benefitting from wonderful reception space and a large garden. The property boasts a double reception with feature fireplaces, large kitchen/breakfast room and conservatory. Commuters and motorists will benefit from Turnham Green tube station and the A4/M4. Address Address W1 W1 Address

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£1,250,000

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7 Station Parade, Ealing Common, London,W5 3LD

www.orchardsoflondon.com

171 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London,W4 2DR

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Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4

£795 Per Week

A spectacular two bedroom Penthouse apartment ideally situated on Chiswick High Road beneﬁtting from a private elevator and gated off street parking. The property comprises a key controlled lift, a large air-conditioned reception/ dining room with sash windows, stylish kitchen, family bathroom, master bedroom and en-suite bathroom and a second bedroom with French doors leading to a roof terrace with fantastic views. Address W1

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Chiswick Mall, Chiswick, W4

£1,100.00 Per Week

An immaculately presented four/ﬁve double bedroom riverside townhouse boasting stunning views of the River Thames, a private garden and off-street parking. Chiswick Mall is ideally located for the A4/M4 and within easy reach of the fabulous selection of shops, bars and restaurants along Chiswick Address W1 £0,000,000 AddressHigh W1 Road. £0,000,000

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7 Station Parade, Ealing Common, London,W5 3LD 7 Station Parade, Ealing Common, London,W5 3LD www.orchardsoflondon.com www.orchardsoflondon.com

171Chiswick Chiswick Chiswick, London,W4 171 HighHigh Road, Road, Chiswick, London,W4 2DR

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Twyford Avenue, Acton, W3

£1,250,000

Orchards of London are delighted to present to the market for sale this truly exquisite ﬁve bedroom semi detached family home ideally located on a desirable street in Acton and boasting off street parking and a beautiful private garden. The nearest Underground Station is Ealing Common while motorists will beneﬁt from easy access to the A4/M4. Address Address W1 W1 Address

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Twyford Avenue, Acton, W3

£1,150,000

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£969.00 Per Week

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PROPERTY

LUXURIOUS

LETTINGS THE BEAUMONT,

DETAILS ÂŁ575 Per Week

CONTACT Andrew Nunn 020 8995 1600; andrewnunnassociates.co.uk

he last remaining and stunning two bedroom house set within this new, gated development located on Beaumont Road. In close to all amenities and facilities of Chiswick and only a short walk from Chiswick Park tube station (District Line) the development has been built to the highest of standards with the environment and energy efficiency as a priority and achieves Sustainable Homes Code Level 3, (estimated at less than ÂŁ350 per

annum to run). Lutron lighting and solar panels supplements the heating and hot water. On the ground floor the property benefits from the sitting room with oak wood floors and under-floor heating, superbly fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and cloak room. To the first floor the property boasts two double bedrooms with built in wardrobes and a tiled modern bathroom with power shower. The property also benefits from a front garden and allocated secure parking. 121

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PROPERTY

RIVERSIDE ROAD, TW1 £1,395,000

Recently refurbished to a very high standard, this five bedroom home has a wonderful sense of space and light with a huge vaulted glass ceiling to the central kitchen/dining room. The dining room leads onto a private suntrap roof terrace with a south-westerly aspect. There is also a unique turret room which also offers panoramic views towards Richmond Hill. Chase Buchanan 020 8744 2434; chasebuchanan.co.uk

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COLET GARDENS, W14 OIEO £1,550,000 F/H

A wonderful four double bedroom family home presented in excellent condition and located in Brook Green. This stunning property is located on a quiet residential street. The house is arranged over four floors and offers a spacious double reception with wooden floors and feature fire place and an eat in kitchen to the rear with access to the west facing garden. Bushells 020 8563 0123; bushells.co.uk

KEW BRIDGE WEST, TW8 £335,000 - £700,000

St James presents a stunning new development offering all the benefits of city apartment living, alongside beautifully landscaped surroundings. A contemporary collection of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments featuring fully-fitted custom designed kitchens and luxury bathrooms and all apartments have private outdoor space in the form of either a balcony or terrace. Barnard Marcus, New Homes 020 8662 6000; kewbridgewest.co.uk

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75 Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush, London W12 8EH

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Leysfield Road

W12

An exquisite interior designed Victorian house exuding character and charm. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and offers exceptional living space by providing a dual aspect reception room with French doors to the rear, a separate dining room/ conservatory/kitchen leading on to a delightful rear garden. There are three double bedrooms, a family bathroom, separate shower room and cloakroom on the lower ground floor, utility cupboard, large storage vault and entrances on both the lower and raised ground floors. There is planning permission to add an additional 900 sq ft (approx) of accommodation over three floors. Guide Price £1,925,000 - Freehold

Greenside Road

W12

This beautifully presented, bright and spacious Victorian family house is arranged over three floors and offers versatile living space. Located on this ever popular residential street close to Ravenscourt Park, the accommodation comprises hallway, reception room, three double bedrooms, two newly fitted bathrooms, a large open plan kitche /dining/family room, utility room and a walled patio garden.

A stylish duplex apartment on the upper floors of this Victorian house. The accommodation provides a dual aspect reception room with open plan kitchen, a utility room, master bedroom suite, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property benefits from house like accommodation, excellent storage space, fantastic natural light and is situated on one of Shepherd’s Bush’s premier residential roads.

Guide Price £895,000 - Freehold

Guide Price £800,000 - Share of Freehold

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Offices throughout central London

Summerlands Avenue, W3, £750,000 Freehold This fantastic four bedroom house in Acton boasts a bright and spacious interior throughout. The property is spread over three spacious floors which comprises of a reception room with bay window leading to a dining area with patio doors to a south facing garden, good size kitchen, first floor has master bedroom with bay window and fitted wardrobes, good sized second bedroom, family bathroom and third bedroom, top floor has a large fourth bedroom with balcony. EPC Rating = D Acton Office: 020 8993 6767

York Road, W3, £349,950 Share of Freehold Bushells are pleased to be instructed on this extended ground floor garden flat which has a lovely fitted kitchen/breakfast room, is well presented throughout and convenient for the impending cross rail route. This property comprises of 2 double bedrooms, a lounge, a bathroom, a kitchen/breakfast room and a garden. EPC Rating = C Acton Office: 020 8993 6767

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St Albans Avenue, W4 £899,950 Freehold

Description - Bushells are pleased to offer this superb end of terrace, extended, Edwardian house in Bedford Park. The property offers four double bedrooms, two full bathrooms, separate WC, reception, playroom and an open plan kitchen/breakfast room with French windows opening out on to the west facing garden laid to lawn with patio. EPC Rating = E Hammersmith Office: 020 8563 0123

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PROPERTY PROFILE

MOVING IN

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

INTERIOR INSPIRATION

LOCAL STREET

LOCAL HANGOUT

Philip Wooller, Director of Philip Wooller, 020 8811 2929. Sharaz Karim at Max Inc provides great inspiration with his vintage furniture and lighting, a lot of which is restored by himself. It is perfectly in tune with what people in the area want, and has helped us with factory lights and office chairs.

Jason Godfray, Branch Manager of Barnard Marcus, 020 8995 2345. Chiswick High Road is a mix of retail, restaurants, food outlets, office and hotel space. Devonshire Road boasts lifestyle and designer boutiques, art galleries, bars, restaurants and specialist shops. Highlights include the annual Summer Festival.

Gary Sinton, Director of Sinton Andrews, 020 8566 1990 . Munson’s in Olde Ealing is a great spot for a proper coffee with a homemade cake or delicious sandwich. They’re always doing a roaring trade especially after the school drop off and I invariably bump into one of my former clients, so get to enjoy catching up with them.

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Susan Fitz-Gibbon, Director of Fitz-Gibbon Limited, 020 8892 8921. This has to be the St. Margaret’s Pleasure Grounds. A well kept secret are the private grounds known as The Avenue, Lake and River Grounds, where the area is steeped in history and the properties around the grounds afford the luxury of private use of the acres.

Joseph Murphy, Sales Director of Orchards, 020 8995 9797. The Park Club is the answer for any mum who is after a bit of down-time and pampering. Their facials are simply rejuvenating and you have a moment to yourself away from the hustle and bustle. A must for Chiswick and Ealing mums.

KIDS Matt Thompson, Associate Director of Feather Stone Leigh, 020 8994 6567. At the weekend, my daughter turns part fish with a trip to the local swimming pool. Her real favourite place to go is Fouberts, where they serve incredible Italian ice cream, but she doesn’t get to go there as often as she would like to!

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KEW BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON

Sales & Marketing Suite and Show Home Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May 2013 A stunning new development offering all the benefits of city apartment living within beautifully landscaped surroundings. • Private residents’ gymnasium • Concierge service

• Gated underground parking available • Excellent transport links

1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses from just £335,000

Book your appointment now, please call 020 8662 6000 Kew Bridge West, Kew Bridge Road, Brentford, London, TW8 0EF All the Berkeley Group’s homes come highly recommended…

At St James 97% of our customers would recommend us to a friend**

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Ealing 020 8579 5050

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West Kensington 020 7603 1384

Two bathrooms

A beautiful, well-presented three double bedroom, two bathroom period house in one of Chiswick’s most sought after locations. This delightful property consists, on the ground floor: a double, through-reception/dining room with solid wood floors, high ceilings and feature fireplaces and a modern well equipped kitchen. EPC Rating E

Bedford Park office: 45 Turnham Garden Terrace, W4 1RG

Whellock Road, W4 £925000

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A fantastic opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented five bedroom, two bathroom, two reception room, semi-detached period property in the popular location of Stamford Brook. This property boasts a wealth of original features, offers the potential to extend into the loft and the side return (STPP) and is close to Stamford Brook underground. EPC Rating - F

Bedford Park office: 45 Turnham Garden Terrace, W4 1RG

Stamford Brook Road, W6£1,650,000

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Bedford Park 020 8994 5432

Chiswick 020 8995 2345

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Ealing 020 8579 5050

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Hammersmith 020 8748 4256

Open - Plan Living room

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Holland Park 020 7221 5455

West Kensington 020 7603 1384

Private Rear Garden

An exceptional five bedroom period property recently renovated and interior designed to a high standard. The accommodation is arranged over three floors, including a smart loft conversion with stunning master bedroom suite, four further bedrooms, a bright open- plan living room and superb kitchen with bi-fold doors to a private, rear garden. EPC Rating - E

Hammersmith office: 172 King Street, W6 0QU

Winslow Road, W6£1,275,000 Freehold www.barnardmarcus.co.uk

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Beautiful Rear Garden

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Off-Street Parking

A magnificent extended family home, beautifully and immaculately presented throughout with three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a fantastic south facing rear garden and off-street parking to the front. Foxglove Street is conveniently located close to the A40 (Western Avenue) and East Acton underground station. EPC Rating - D

West Kensington office: 66 - 68 Shepherds Bush Road, W6 7PH

Foxglove Street, W12£695,000 Freehold

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Bedford Park 020 8994 5432

Chiswick 020 8995 2345

Ealing 020 8579 5050

Hammersmith 020 8748 4256

Holland Park 020 7221 5455

West Kensington 020 7603 1384

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Detached Garage

A stunning four bedroom house in an extremely desirable location in Ealing, W5. The property is spacious, bright and airy and is presented in immaculate decorative order throughout. This fantastic family home benefits from a huge rear garden and patio area leading to a detached garage and off-street parking. EPC Rating - E

Ealing office: 55 The Mall, W5 3TA

Delamere Road, W5£979,950 Freehold www.barnardmarcus.co.uk

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£1,600,000 Freehold Ormiston Grove W12

A wonderful Victorian house with a wealth of period features and a 77ft garden.

£1,485,000 Freehold Stowe Road W12

This stunning four bedroom house is presented in immaculate order throughout.

4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Reception room, Kitchen/family room, Basement room, 77ft garden, EPC: E.

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Drawing room, Kitchen/family room, Utility room, West-facing garden, EPC: D.

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£439,950 Share of Freehold Westville Road W12

A two double bedroom flat with secure communal gardens. 2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Kitchen/ breakfast room, Reception room, No onward chain, EPC: D.

£339,950 Leasehold Maldon Road W3

A fantastic one bedroom flat located on the first floor of this well-presented Victorian building. Bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Roof terrace, EPC: B.

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£885 per week Unfurnished Ellingham Road W12

£540 per week Furnished Brackenbury Road W6

A stunning and beautifully finished family house off the Askew Road which is available at the beginning of June.

A fantastic two bedroom maisonette with a light and bright reception room.

5 double bedrooms, Three bathrooms, Double reception room, Large eat-in kitchen, Converted cellar, Patio garden. EPC:D.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen. EPC:D.

Hammersmith & Shepherds Bush Lettings hammlets@dng.co.uk 020 8563 4422

£525 per week Furnished Granville Mansions W12

£510 per week Unfurnished Overstone Road W6

A modern and homely two bedroom mansion flat located just off Shepherd’s Bush Green.

A wonderful and quiet two double bedroom split level flat located close to Hammersmith Broadway.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Eat-in kitchen, Dining area, Private entrance. EPC:D.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Double reception room, Kitchen, Patio garden. EPC:D.

Hammersmith & Shepherds Bush Lettings hammlets@dng.co.uk 020 8563 4422

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£500 per week Unfurnished Addison Gardens W14

£480 per week Unfurnished Aldensley Road W6

A lovely light top floor flat with wooden floors and access to a communal roof terrace.

A newly decorated large two bedroom split level flat in this central location in Brackenbury Village.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Kitchen, Communal roof terrace. EPC:E.

2 double bedrooms, Bathroom, Reception room, Eat-in kitchen, Private entrance. EPC:E.

Hammersmith & Shepherds Battersea Lettings 020 7924 Bush 2002 Lettings hammlets@dng.co.uk 020 8563 4422 battlets@dng.co.uk

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£375 per week Furnished Tabor Road W6

£315 per week Furnished Aldensley Road W6

A stunning one bedroom flat with a wonderful private patio.

A fantastic one bedroom flat in the heart of Brackenbury Village which is available immediately.

Double bedroom, Shower room, Eat-in kitchen/reception room, Patio garden. EPC:D.

Hammersmith & Shepherds Bush Lettings hammlets@dng.co.uk 020 8563 4422

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Double bedroom, Bathroom, Reception room, Eat-in kitchen. EPC:D.

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PRIME PURCHASE

AN EXTREMELY WELL PRESENTED AND MUCH EXTENDED FIVE BEDROOM VICTORIAN SEMI DETACHED FAMILY HOUSE.

ituated just moments from Chiswick High Road, the property is convenient for the excellent array of shops, bars and restaurants on Chiswick High Road and Chiswick Park Underground station. Offering 2649 sqft of elegant living space this home retains many period features. Upon walking into the entrance hall, you are met with a beautiful solid wood floor, school house radiators, an original style cornice and door to the cellar which is ideal for storage. This home also offers two reception rooms, again with original features. The first

has a bay window, original ceiling cornice, open Victorian style fireplace with period surround and two built-in alcove bookcases. The second original ceiling cornice and picture rail, school house radiator covered radiator, wood floor. The breakfast room/ kitchen boasts a custom built Harvey Jones kitchen with granite work top. The five bedrooms and three bathrooms are arranged over the first and second floors. The master bedroom with ensuite is situated on the first floor and comes equipped with bay windows, original ceiling cornice, built-in double wardrobe and is fully carpeted.

DETAILS

Grosvenor Road, W4 ÂŁ1,950,000

CONTACT

John D Wood & Co., 68 Turnham Green Terrace, W4 020 8995 9394; johndwood.co.uk

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Whellock Road, Chiswick

ÂŁ1,250,000 A beautiful five bedroom house, in immaculate condition throughout, just north of Bedford Park. The property retains many original features with a contemporary feel. EPC = E.

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Wellesley Road, Chiswick

ÂŁ1,275,000 An immaculately presented Victorian house, naturally arranged over three floors and extended at the rear, providing contemporary lateral living space. EPC = E.

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£1,195,000 A beautiful double fronted house in immaculate condition with a large west facing garden. The property has two reception rooms either side of the hallway. EPC = D.

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Aynhoe Road W14 ÂŁPrice on application A very attractive Victorian house located in the heart of Brook Green on one of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most sought-after roads. The spacious accommodation, arranged over five floors, comprises a fitted kitchen/breakfast room, a double reception room, a fantastic playroom with superb storage, six large bedrooms, four bathrooms, a patio garden to the rear and a roof terrace on the third floor. Freehold. EPC=F. Sole Agents. BROOK GREEN: 020 7605 7760 sales.bkg@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Ormiston Grove W12 ÂŁ1,595,000 This elegant Victorian house, presented in excellent condition throughout, comprises a large reception room, a spacious kitchen/dining room overlooking a west facing garden and a large reception room. The upper floors boast a formal reception room, four double bedrooms and three bathrooms. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents. BROOK GREEN: 020 7605 7760 sales.bkg@marshandparsons.co.uk

Foxglove Street W12 ÂŁ695,000 This superb house has been thoughtfully refurbished and is presented in immaculate condition throughout. The accommodation includes a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, a spacious reception room overlooking the secluded south facing garden, three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, off-street parking and a fantastic summer house in the garden. Freehold. EPC=D BROOK GREEN: 020 7605 7760 sales.bkg@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Upper Mall W6 ÂŁ1,300 per week Benefitting from stunning river views over the Thames, this well presented house comprises a bright reception/dining area with vaulted ceilings, a fully fitted modern kitchen with access to a private roof terrace, a laundry room and a playroom. The bedroom accommodation boasts four double bedrooms (one en suite) and a bathroom. EPC=F BROOK GREEN: 020 7605 7760 lets.bkg@marshandparsons.co.uk

Westwick Gardens W14 ÂŁ665 per week This stunning, split level maisonette has been recently refurbished, comprising a beautiful reception room overlooking a pretty private garden, an open plan kitchen with space for dining, two large double bedrooms with excellent built-in storage, a study area and a separate utility area. EPC=E BROOK GREEN: 020 7605 7760 lets.bkg@marshandparsons.co.uk

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