CITY& ANGEL NOVEMBER 2015

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MICHAEL FASSBENDER TALKS SHAKESPEARE AND THE BIG SMOKE

THE GREAT ESCAPE HEAVENLY HIDEAWAYS IN BALI AND SINGAPORE

AN EASY LIFE?

CONCIERGE APPS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE

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contents Nove mbe r 2015

52 05 EDITOR’S LETTER c u lt u r e

08 WHAT’S ON

Diary dates for November

10 A CHARMED LIFE

Michael Fassbender on Macbeth and being one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors

fa s h i o n

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FASHION CONFIDENTIAL

The hottest buys and news for November

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UPTOWN GIRL

This month’s fashion shoot clashing geometric prints in a pop brights palette

26 WARDROBE MASTER

Esquire’s Teo van den Broeke guides us through this season’s biggest trend, the ‘shacket’

H E A LT H & B E AU T Y

30 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL

The latest beauty news, reviews and looks for autumn

33 SHINING ARMOUR

Blue and purple eye-make-up metallics for the festive season

Food & Drink

37 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

Tasty happenings from the local area, hot product discoveries, and wine pairings by Jane Parkinson

39 RESTAURANT REVIEWS

We test out Nuno Mendes and Toshimasa Tanahashi’s new restaurants

COVERS

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60 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS Customisable furniture at your fingertips

63 A FAIR TO REMEMBER

Jessica Klingelfuss’ picks from London Design Festival

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52 ISLAND LIFE

Apphia Michael ventures to Bali and Singapore and finds the Holy Trinity of hotel resorts

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37 PROPERTY

69 PROPERTY NEWS

Nigel Lewis, and news and views on the area

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EDITOR’S letter

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fficially in the throes of winter, November is a month to embrace the cold and look forward to what’s to come. For me, it is a month of anticipation. The party season kicks off, Christmas is around the corner and a fresh start, marked by a new year, is imminent.

To get you in full cold-weather mode, our fashion editor, Charlotte Adsett, has picked out the best winter pieces to keep you warm and looking stylish, on page 16 onwards, while our men’s fashion editor, Teo van den Broeke, has found the most stylish shirt jackets for the boys, on page 26.

Chilly nights and winter cover ups mean that November is a month to indulge; flick to page 39 where we’ve eaten at East London’s hottest new restaurants, Taberna do Mercado and Wazen. Meanwhile, our brilliant

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columnist Jane Parkinson shares wine pairings to keep you warm and sated on page 37.

Struggling with the lack of vitamin D? Get holiday inspiration on page 52, where Apphia Michael discovers the best retreats in Singapore and Bali.

In the wake of the much acclaimed film release of Macbeth, we speak to Hackney resident and all-round heart-throb, Michael Fassbender, on the challenges of acting and his love of London.

Enjoy the issue and I’ll see you next month for some proper festive cheer! ◆

Romy van den Broeke Editorial Director @ohnohereisro

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FIREWORKS FESTIVAL

7 Se p t e m b e r Al exa ndra Pa l a c e ant to celebrate bonfire night with W more than just a couple of sparklers?

For street food, ice skating, a fun fair and panoramic views of London, head to Ally Pally. With the UK’s biggest indoor German Bier Festival also taking place you can Oompah the night away. u Alexandra Palace Way, N22; fireworks.london

THE HAPPINESS PROJECT

MACBETH

3 -14 No v e m b e r Ro u ndho u s e hat is happiness? Where can we find W it, and why does it never last that long? Devised and performed by artists aged 12-19, these autobiographical stories explore the notion of happiness and are set to music for a truly emotional show. u Chalk Farm Road, NW1; roundhouse.org.uk

From 26 November Young Vic

This is Macbeth but not as we know it. Using Shakespeare’s tragedy as a starting point, this adaptation will use dance to tell the tale of betrayal, greed and guilt. As the play goes on and the characters’ reason falters, so too do their words and eventually, the disturbing but beautiful choreography takes over.

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1 9 - 2 2 No v e m b e r Tab a cc o D o c k scape the cold and warm up at with E some of the tastiest food and drink in the capital. As London’s biggest foodie wonderland you can look forward to signature dishes and samples from some of the city’s Tom’s Kitchen, Tredwell’s and Hix. u 50 Porters Walk, E1W; tastefestivals.com

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ARTS & CULTURE / TALKING TOPICS

FIRST LOVE IS THE REVOLUTION

Un ti l 24 No v e m b e r S o ho T he a tre asti and Rdeca are young, wild and free.

B Meeting each other mid all-nighter, the two are irresistibly drawn to one another and fall madly in love. Crazy with the intoxication of their first real relationship, we watch on as their lives spiral out of control. Intimate, passionate and dangerous; this is young love. u 21 Dean Street, W1D; sohotheatre.com

Performing Sculpture F ro m 1 1 No v e m b e r Tate Mo d e rn

MADEMOISELLE PRIVÉ

Ground-breaking sculptor Alexander Calder invented the kenetic mobile. Having turned the static into a more dynamic, continually changing piece of work, he revolutionised the art world. This exhibition will show some of his most significant motorised mobiles and will reveal our performance and theatre underpinned his practice.

Un ti l 1 Nov e m b er S aatchi G alle r y orever at the forefront of the fashion industry, F Chanel is a fashion house that is as relevant today as it was when it first opened in 1909.

Installed on all three floors of the gallery, this exhibition will take you on a journey; from the sophisticated, masculine designs of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, to the modern and spellbinding creations of Karl Largerfeld. u Duke of York’s Square, SW3; saatchigallery.com

Bankside, SE1; tate.org.uk

PLAY OF THE MONTH

WONDER.LAND Fro m 2 3 No v em b er Nati o n al T h e at re e all know and love Lewis Carroll’s Alice Adventures in Wonderland. As children we’ve fallen down the rabbit hole, met the Cheshire Cat and played croquet with the Queen of Hearts.

It’s a classical tale, one that is old fashioned but not out of date. That’s why this new musical version is so cool. Rather than an imaginary world underground, Wonderland becomes wonder.land: a virtual world that

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lies behind the computer screen. The heroine of this new story is Aly (Alice 2.0) who loves this virtual world. It’s a place she can escape to and run away from the bullies and teachers at school and her parents at home. Online, Aly becomes Alice: brave, bold and beautiful – the young woman she wants to be. u  South Bank, SE1; nationaltheatre.org.uk

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A Charmed

LIFE

Handsome, talented and charming; Michael Fassbender tells Absolutely what makes London’s most eligible bachelor tick Wo r d s K a r e n A n n e O v e r t o n

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f you can survive in London, you can survive anywhere.” Such is the wisdom of Michael Fassbender, who lives in the same Hackney flat he has been in since before he became a global superstar. But although London is very much his home, the 38-year-old doesn’t get to spend much time there due to a hectic schedule.

Indeed, he was only in the capital for three months of the past year.

“I don’t seem to be spending much time in any one place these days,” admits Fassbender. “But I find that strangely freeing. I just need to carry a few books, a motorcycle helmet, and I’m ready to go.”

This is the life of one of Hollywood’s most successful actors as he flits from one film set to another, be it one of the recent X-Men blockbusters or one of his more arthouse forays like Terrence Malick’s upcoming endeavour Weightless.

The Irish/German heartthrob seemed to appear out of nowhere as a fully formed Hollywood star, but Fassbender

paid his dues: growing up in County Kerry, Ireland, he moved to London to study at the notorious Drama Centre, known in theatre circles as the ‘Trauma Centre’ for its rigorous emotional and physical approach to acting. He dropped out and had several years of small TV and theatre roles including a stage version of Quentin Tarantino’s cult heist flick Reservoir Dogs, which he also produced and directed. But it was his turn as a young Spartan warrior in 300 that caught the attention of Hollywood and since then Fassbender’s rise has been swift, from playing IRA prisoner Bobby Sands in Steve McQueen’s Hunger, for which he won a British Independent Film Award for Best Actor, to the androgynous, Bowie-esque cyborg in Alien prequel Prometheus. And herein lies his secret to success: his ability to truly become his characters until there’s no trace of the original Fassbender left. In McQueen’s story of sex addiction, Shame, and later in Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, he proved his versatility and willingness to transform completely still further.

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Macbeth, 2015, StudioCanal

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XXXXXX ARTS & CULTURE / XXXXXXX / PROFILE and ridiculous – although it suits me!”

“That’s what I love so much about This is typical of Fassbender, always acting – it’s the ability to submerge charming with the right balance of your ego into that of another person,” cockiness and humility. His appeal he explains. His devotion to his art is reminiscent of the Golden Age of is remarkable, from embarking on a Cinema: the style and rebelliousness of 600-calorie-a-day diet for Hunger to Steve McQueen, the sexual magnetism intense, muscle-building workouts for of Richard Taylor and the charm of his part as Roman soldier on-the-run in Cary Grant.

Centurion.

One of his toughest challenges though has been for his latest role as Shakespeare’s greatest anti-hero, Macbeth.

Playing his wife is X-Men: Days of Gallic goddess Marion Future Past, 2014 Cotillard. The pair are stunning in the film: he as the rugged, ego-driven madman and Cotillard as his beguiling, beautiful and utterly insane wife. The real challenge though was getting his head around the tricky iambic pentameter.

“That was one of the more difficult aspects of mastering the text,” he says. “I would keep repeating the lines over and over until I felt I had mastered the rhythm.”

While the work ethic sees Macbeth, 2015, Fassbender giving himself over StudioCanal fully to these roles, what is it that attracts the darker ones?

“I’m happy in my skin, and I never think about whether my characters are unsympathetic or tormented in terms of wanting to play those kinds of roles,” he says.

“I look at every part as a way of expressing different aspects of their humanity. I have no vanity when it comes to that.

“It was a rare privilege for me to be able to do a Shakespeare play and Macbeth happens to be my favourite of his works.

Both the language itself and the character are so daunting that it’s almost as if you’re being dared to take it on. I like taking risks, and this was one I couldn’t pass up!”

Some might think it odd that he is regarded as a sex symbol despite often being cast as the villain; slave owner Edwin Epps in 12 Years a Slave for example, or the young Magneto in X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Macbeth, 2015, He goes on to joke that “the StudioCanal whole notion of being a sex symbol is a bit frightening

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Yet for all the bravado, it seems fame has not changed Fassbender one bit. Indeed he once remarked that he thought the paparazzi were “there for someone else” when they first started appearing outside his house after his big break in Hunger. Ironic for an actor so often tasked with portraying egomaniacs.

That’s one description often given to the man he’s playing next, arguably one of the biggest roles of his career in the eponymous biopic Steve Jobs, directed

by Danny Boyle. Brandishing a rather battered looking iPhone 4, he says of the Apple entrepreneur: “I worship his intellect. He was an extraordinary man who changed the way we live on so many levels. I’m something of a caveman when it comes to technology, so it was quite an education for me to prepare for the film.”

Fassbender is something of an adrenaline junkie. He’s well known for being a bit of a daredevil, often seen riding his motorbike or enjoying his other favourite pastime: gokarting. “Karting is an experience that is about as close to being in a Formula One race car that you can have without killing yourself!” he laughs. “I love the feeling of being so close to the ground – which is something you don’t get when you’re driving a car.”

He was spotted at the Monaco Grand Prix this year with his then girlfriend, Alicia Vikander. For him it is more than just a thrill and more a survival tool to find control and calm in the intense chaos of Hollywood superstardom.

“Being on a motorbike and concentrating while you’re going as fast as possible is also a strange form of relaxation,” he says. “Your mind just adapts to what you’re doing and you stop worrying about everything else that’s going on in your life.”

As an actor he is wonderfully diverse and he lives by the mantra of taking one’s work seriously but never yourself.

He jokes: “When I look at the roles I seem to be drawn to, you can see something of a recurring pattern at work. I don’t know whether directors or producers see me as a tortured soul.

Maybe they do. I guess I have that tortured look on me. I think it’s time for me to start doing more comedies!” ◆

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CHANEL VISION This season, creative director Karl Lagerfeld presents ‘The French Collection’, which revisits the iconic styles of Chanel.

Little black dresses, boucle wool jackets and tweed suits have all been re-imagined with a thoroughly modern spirit.

158-159 New Bond Street, W1S 2UB chanel.com

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Happy bags, faux-fur scarves and patent ankle boots are November’s must-buys Wo r d s c h a r l o t t e a d s e t t

TREASURE SEEKERS Wo r d s c at h e r i n e h a l e s

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’m no great shakes when it comes to vintage shopping. Where others seem to happen upon sartorial gems almost by accident, after rifling racks and pillaging piles I always seem to come up emptyhanded. It was, therefore, with tentative hope that I entered the Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair. I needn’t have worried.

As I walked into Old Finsbury Town Hall on Rosebery Avenue, accompanied by my friend who, by her own admission, ‘hates shopping’, the first thing I noticed were the colours. Every shade, pattern and material you can imagine displayed on stalls, tables and rails. The second was the people: wonderfully dressed individuals, stallholders and shoppers alike, milled through the vaulted hall, stopping to examine clothes and accessories or just shoot the breeze with the sellers.

After walking up to the first stall that caught my eye, I began to leaf aimlessly through a rack of coats until I saw it. A mint condition Burberry trench coat. But surely, it would cost the earth? I checked the label and not only was it well within my price range, it was also in my size. I spent the rest of my time trying to restrain myself from buying everything I saw.

Each stall offered only the highest quality in a whole spectrum of prices – a return trip was planned on the spot. And my retail-challenged friend? Two coats, a hat and a jacket. As she put it, ‘Why can’t all shopping be like this?’ ◆

● C L E R K E N W E L L V I N TAG E FA I R Next fair is 25 October, Rosebery Avenue, EC1R; clerkenwellvintagefashionfair.co.uk

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Pretty in Pink Bally

Inspired by director Wes Anderson’s films, the Bally AW15 collection sees an exciting new design direction for the luxury shoe and accessories brand.

The campaign captures its nostalgic nod to the Sixties, and features the pink patent 'Sayane' pumps that the fashion pack are queueing up for.

45-46 Bond Street, W1S 1EN; bally.co.uk

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FASHION / NOTES

7 of the best

SHINE ON Miu Miu

RED ALERT

Its ankle boot season and this glossy patent block heel pair ticks every major trend box.

The 60s shape, oversized buckles and square toe equal this autumn’s hottest pair of boots.

Pair with a knitted sweater and skirt for the most modern of silhouettes.

Patent leather ankle boots, £645; net-a-porter.com

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HAPPY BAGS Hill & Friends

Mulberry’s former creative director Emma Hill and brand director Georgina Fendley have launched their much anticipated handbag brand Hill & Friends. The playful collection features structured totes, mini bags and clutches, all with signature smiley face hardware locks that twist to wink.

‘Happy satchel’ leopard print calf hair tote £1,175 hillandfriends.com 03

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Embrace the coming winter months with a bright faux fur ‘Popsicle’ scarf to keep you warm and chic. Charlotte Simone continues to dominate the furry accessory world with a new range inspired by Tokyo street style, as adored by Alexa Chung, Rita Ora and Olivia Palermo.

Faux fur scarves from £175; charlottesimone.com

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INSTA-FASHION DRESSR

Ever scrolled through Instagram and fallen in love with an item a celebrity is wearing?

DRESSR is a new one-stop shopping site with a daily stream of Instagram’s ‘It’ girls that tells you exactly where those shoes and bags are from, and allows you to click to buy instantly.

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07 01. JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN Cashmere Jumper, £219; johnstonscashmere.com 02. REISS ‘Lennie’ Wool Coat, £325; reiss.com 03. ME + EM Twill Trousers £128; meandem.com 04. GIANVITO ROSSI ‘Bari’ Suede Court Shoes, £460; harrods.com 05. JIMMY CHOO ‘Dayno’ Leather Boots, £895; jimmychoo.com 06. LOEWE ‘Flamenco’ Leather Handbag, £1,275; brownsfashion.com 07. CARVEN Wool-Blend Midi Skirt, £310; net-a-porter.com

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Silk top £825 Roksanda at Harrods Crepe skirt £495 Roland Mouret at Browns Perspex clutch £1,125 Charlotte Olympia Gold bracelet £1,350 Annina Vogel at Liberty ‘Lana’ leather pumps £495 Bionda Castana

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Wool dress £345 Daks ‘Rene’ knitted sweater £495 Jonathan Saunders at The Shop at Bluebird ‘Less is more’ lurex stocking boot £395 Charlotte Olympia Gold bracelet £1,350 and gold ring £350 both Annina Vogel at Liberty

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Gold-tone necklace, £34; Kenneth Jay Lane

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Silk blouse £595 Jonathan Saunders, Wool blend coat £875 Moschino Boutique, Crepe trousers £275 MSGN, Leather bag £895 Marni all at Fenwick Gold bracelet £1,350, gold hoop earrings £550, all Annina Vogel at Liberty Suede court shoes £395 Jimmy Choo

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‘Arvum’ printed blouse £630 Marni at The Shop at Bluebird Skirt £2,499 Christopher Kane at Harrods Patent court shoes £495 Nicholas Kirkwood Gold and turquoise pendant £3,500 and gold rings from £350 all Annina Vogel at Liberty

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Knitted sweater £215 Forte Forte at The Shop at Bluebird A-line skirt £120 MSGM at The Shop at Bluebird Wool coat £995 Daks Gold bracelet £1,350, gold bangle £395, gold hoop earrings £550, gold ring £350 all Annina Vogel at Liberty Suede boots £650 Nicholas Kirkwood Bambi the dog wears leather lead £75 Alice Foxx

PHOTOGRAPHER Iris Brosch at John Parkinson Agency FASHION EDITOR Charlotte Adsett MODEL Sarah Louise at Models 1 MAKE-UP Maria Vittorria at Frank Agency using NARS HAIR Danilo Brandimarte assisted by Masayoshi Fujita using Davines FASHION ASSISTANT Elysia Agnew PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT Daniel Graham WITH THANKS TO: PETS PYJAMAS for the loan of Wilson the dog THE GAINSBOROUGH HOTEL, 7-11 Queensberry Place, London SW7 2DL 020 7957 0000 alicefoxx.com anninavogel.co.uk biondacastana.com brownsfashion.com charlotteolympia.com charlottesimone.com daks.com fenwick.co.uk harrods.com jimmychoo.com liberty.co.uk net-a-porter.com nicholaskirkwood.com theshopatbluebird.com

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FASHION / TRENDS BALENCIAGA Velvet boots £665; mytheresa.com

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN FALL 2015

DONNA IDA Corduroy waistcoat £175; donnaida.com

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Lace blouse £1,465; farfetch.com

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Lace midi skirt £2,825; harrods.com

ANNINA VOGEL Rose cut diamond ring £850; liberty.co.uk

VALENTINO ‘Love Latch 100’ patent shoes £640; liberty.co.uk

SAINT LAURENT Velvet jacket £1,940; mytheresa.com

GOTHIC ROMANCE

PIERS ATKINSON Embellished veil headband £430; farfetch.com

A darkly decadent season calls for Victoriana lace, ruffles and velvet DOLCE & GABBANA Crystal necklace £645; mytheresa.com

B y Charlot te Adset t I.D. SARRIERI Chantilly lace bodysuit £670; net-a-porter.com

MARTIN MARGIELA PVC clutch bag £260; monnierfreres.co.uk

ZIMMERMANN Crepe-wool dress £2,172; zimmermann.com

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FASHION / MEN’S STYLE

WARDROBE MASTER The rise of the shirt Jacket B y T e o va n d e n B r o e k e

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hough winter is pretty much here, sometimes a hefty winter coat can be a little too much for our temperate British climate. Enter the shirt jacket, more commonly known as ‘the shacket’. Effectively a shirt cut from thick, hard wearing fabrics such as boiled wool, gabardine, canvas or leather, shackets ruled the runways for Autumn Winter '15.

At Prada, Miuccia’s boys wore theres buttoned up beneath mackintoshes. At Louis Vuitton, creative director Kim Jones cut his from cashmere and wool in neutral shades and teamed them with tonal outer layers. At Richard James the same jackets were cut from cotton canvas and worn with suit trousers.

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dressy. These shackets can be worn over smart poplin shirts to the office; over chunky heavy knit jumpers at the weekend, or buttoned beneath heavier layers when the weather really comes in. Ultimately, though, the shacket is a neat expression of the current direction in menswear.

Right now the general mood is one of understatement and casual comfort, it’s not about trussing up to the nines in a three piece suit, it’s about looking as sharp as possible with minimal fuss. Here are five of the best shirt jackets out there right now. u

1 | Sunspel

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4 | Private White VC

This charcoal grey wool Shacket from British Brand Private White VC will work brilliantly with a navy cable knit jumper and a pair of selvedge jeans. u privatewhitevc.com

5 | Bottega Veneta

This wool blouson from Italian brand Bottega Veneta is definitely more jacket than shirt, but this is a perfect option for when the weather really turns. u bottegaveneta.com

Cut from dense pique cotton, this shirt jacket from British brand Sunspel has both a sumptuous look and feel, and will work well over one of the brands white airtex vests. u sunspel.com

2 | Cos

This button-up shacket, in a cottonpolyamide-mix, will help keep out the elements, and is a great outer layer for those drizzly day. It’s simple and minimal, in pure Cos fashion. u

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This quilted shirt jacket from Burberry Prorsum features an on trend flash of pattern. Wear with muted shades of navy and grey to keep the look smart and effortless. u

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KEEP IT CLEAN While winter often brings out a more creative make up regime (it’s all bright red lips, smoky eyes and heavier coverage), be sure to give your skin a break with minimal make up and nutural tones. If J.W.Anderson is doing it, we should be too. narscosmetics.co.uk

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aving flirted with boutique salons and celebrity hairdressers all over London, I have found somewhere to settle. The flagship Taylor Taylor salon in Spitalfields is by far my favourite place to wile away an afternoon getting my long hair cut ever so slightly shorter.

The salon is beautifully decorated, with antique crystal chandeliers and mirrors, plus designer printed wallpapers and, most importantly, a fully stocked cocktail bar.

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IT feels more private MEMBERS’ CLUB than HAIRDRESSER industry, and with that comes an impressive client list of musicians and high-profile celebrities. Stylists are discreet despite their classy clientele, but given a little nudge they are more than happy to reveal their famous clients’ top styling tips.

An hour or so passes and I leave Taylor Taylor with more than just a LOB (long bob) Ω my new blow-drying technique, which adds volume to my straight hair, has revolutionised my morning routine. ◆

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CHESTNUT AND LEEK TART

TABLE TALK

ith the earthiness of chestnuts and the richness of pastry there’s no better a grape match than Chardonnay with this recipe, preferably one with a hint of oak (but not dominated by oak). This Chilean version is seriously classy with gentle buttered pastry flavours and a good freshness to cut through the rich tart filling. ◆ Randolfi Price Los Patricios Chardonnay £16.95, Berry Bros & Rudd, bbr.com

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classic dish that’s packed with flavour, the creamy garlic sauce A plays just as important a role as the juicy fresh mussels. Riesling from Alsace is a winning match because it’s usually dry as a bone but has a real depth to the honeyed flavour, which is sublime with a garlic and cream combination, plus dry Riesling is generally a useful seafood wine in any case. ◆ Cave de Hunawihr Riesling Vieilles Vignes 2013, £12.99, Majestic, majestic.co.uk

CLEMENTINE CAKE

henever the tang of orange is in a recipe, savoury or sweet, I always think a wine with a distinct orange flavour makes the best pairing.

Tuscany’s celebrated sweet wine Vin Santo – here made with Trebbiano grapes – is the perfect answer because it’s packed with marmalade lusciousness and this one is so intense and long lasting it really hones in on the cake’s signature flavour. ◆ Vignamaggio Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 2008, £21.50 Corney & Barrow, corneyandbarrow.com

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Tom’s Kitchen

ead to Canary Wharf or St Katharine’s Docks and pick up a limited edition afternoon tea hamper from Tom’s Kitchen.

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Champagne. Proccessco. Cava. Some believe sparkling British wine can never truly compete. These people are wrong. Enter Gusbourne, it’ll challenge all of the old world producers. gusbourne.com

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Taberna do Mercado Absolutely discovers Nuno Mendes’ newest culinary venture Wo r d s r o m y va n d e n b r o e k e

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estled in Old Spitalfields Market, Taberna do Mercado is feeding London’s hungry with some of the best Portuguese tapas in town.

Nuno Mendes, who is most famous for his celebrity behemoth Chiltern Firehouse, has gone down a different path for this new venture.

The restaurant, in all its simplicity and modesty, highlights the breadth of Mendes’ skills. Launched in partnership with Antonio Galapito, the ethos of the restaurant is to properly represent the cuisine of their home country, Portugal.

While my interest in Chiltern Firehouse certainly lapsed after the millionth photo of a disheveled Lindsay Lohan falling out of the restaurant was splashed across the front page of the Metro, I hadn’t completely lost hope. I went to Taberna do Mercado optimistic, and Mendes and Galapito certainly didn’t disappoint.

We were treated to a glass of Espumante (the Portuguese version of Cava) to start,

along with some runner bean fritters served with bulhao Ω a type of clam and coriander sauce. A surpising highlight of the meal, the combination of paper-thin batter, crispy beans and saline dip was excellent. Next came small plates of copita (air dried acorn fed black pig loin), quinta dp carapinhal (a medium hard sheep’s milk), a portion of the house tinned fish we went for the monkfish cheeks, which were so tender and well-seasoned we ordered another portion. We also braved the special of percebes, which are a rare Portuguese speciality of goose barnacles, that came simply dressed with a squeeze of lemon, and tasted far better than they looked (imagine dinosaur feet). We shared a Portuguese custard tart to finish (probably the best I’ve ever tasted) and I left wondering how soon before I can go back again. Mendes, you’ve won me over. ◆

● TABERNA DO MERCARDO

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authentic’ is bandied around a lot – too much – when it comes to international cuisine.

However this just-opened eatery is well deserving of this weighty title. The cosy Japanese-neighbourhood-restaurant-inKing’s-Cross honours its original inspiration, with sublime culinary creations by ex-Kouzu head chef, Toshimasa Tanahashi, including spicy tuna tartare (delicately sweet bites of tangy tuna), agedashi tofu (Wazen’s version with wonton-wrapped tofu cubes covered in an umami-imbued glaze) and chicken kakinotane: utterly addictive strips of succulent chicken crumbed in senbei, or soy-flavoured rice crisp. The tart wazen salad is refreshing owing to its yuzu dressing and roasted and golden beetroot sprinkled with edamame and pomegranate, meanwhile the supreme-grade sashimi, skilfully cut by Wazen's samurais, mimics that of its home country. Chicken nanban sees deep fried chicken doused in nanban (Japanese vinegar ) and creamy tartare sauce, where the whole meal is best complemented by a kikizake flight of rare sakes – one especially great combination comprising a dry sohomare karakuchi, a fruity tedorigawa Iki na Onna, and a rich dewazakura omachi.

After finishing the meal with desserts of matcha chiffon cake (as light and fluffy as its name implies) and a coffee-soaked matcha tiramisu, the only conclusion you can reach about Wazen is that it is irrefutably, 100%, the genuine article. ◆

● WA ZEn

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VALENTINA At Christmas, Valentina offers parties of six or more the choice of two festive set menu options: the three-course Buon Natale (£21.95) with four main courses to select from, or the Granda Festa (£29.95), a celebratory meal offering diners a choice from five main courses. Valentina Tower Bridge’s private dining room is available for hire, where bespoke packages and a catering service can be arranged. Valentina's award-winning Panettone is now available in store and online.

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IL BORDELLO Add sparkle to your Christmas celebrations this festive season with Il Bordello’s warm ambience, sumptuous food, seasonal tipples, and enough good cheer to last well into 2016. From lunches to exquisite dinners, the restaurant invites diners to indulge in a Feast of Festivity. Rest assured they will take care of every detail to make it a truly unforgettable occasion.

81 Wapping High Street, E1, 0207 481 9950; ilbordello.com

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YUM YUM You’re about to overload on Christmas classics, so opt for something different at Thai favourite, Yum Yum, in Stoke Newington. The set Christmas menu starts with a champagne cocktail and includes signature dishes such as the Yum Yum Platter with King Prawn Satay and Spring Rolls, Kang Mussaman and Ped Ma Kam (roast duck in a tamarind sauce). Available to book for parties of all sizes, Yum Yum is a guaranteed great night out.

187 Stoke Newington High Street, N16, 020 7254 6751; yumyum.co.uk

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PLUM + SPILT MILK ‘Simple classics beautifully cooked’ is the mantra of Great Northern Hotel’s Plum + Spilt Milk. Headed by Michelin-starred chef Mark Sargeant, this King’s Cross eatery achieves exactly that. A visit to the award-winning restaurant will soon have you savouring sophisticated and hearty meals in its exquisite, Art Deco inspired surroundings. And, with delicious festive feasts from only £40, you’ll think Christmas has come early.

Great Northern Hotel, Pancras Road London, N1, 020 3388 0818; plumandspiltmilk.com

Give the gift of freshly roasted coffee this Christmas with Volcano’s Winterlude blend. As a leading independent coffee roaster, Volcano sources the finest seasonal coffees direct from farmers and roasts them in small batches here in London. The Winterlude blend, with its aromas of sweet fruit and spice, is an affordable luxury and not to mention, the perfect stocking filler for any coffee lover. Go online now and preorder for delivery the week before Christmas.

020 8761 8415; volcanocoffeeworks.com

MAIDA HILL PLACE Maida Hill Place is London’s premier location for Christmas/New Year parties.

Hosting residencies with London’s best chefs, the venue’s high specification kitchen is ideal for private and corporate events. Collaborating with Kitchen Theory’s Michelin-trained team, the new Náttúra pop-up, on until Christmas, is fast becoming one of the capital’s most exciting culinary hubs.

4 Fernhead Road, W9; 020 8964 2549; maidahillplace.co.uk

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A village of Street Food awaits your taste buds in the courtyard, serving flavours from around the world. Relax with a cocktail masterclass in the new Gin Theatre or a chilled glass of bubbly from the Champagne Ski Bar, while the little foodies bake snowballs and gingerbread men in the Elf Cookery School. Garnish the day by ho-ho-hopping along to the entertainment stage for live music and carollers, or heat things up by entering the Chilly-Eating Competition, the winter edition of the famous chilli contest. ◆

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¢ Keep chubby legs warm in these cute-as-a-button knee socks from Mini Dressing. With handy non-slip grip, choose from the brown or grey racoon variations, grey snakes or these blue bears.

Especially useful for youngsters given to protesting against tights. £7; tippytoes.co.uk

¢ A beautiful and captivating book for children aged four and up, the rhyming story sees the Eiffel Tower take a voyage around the City of Light, visiting fellow landmarks en route – and it’s all illustrated in amazing laser-cut pop-up designs. £14.95; ribabookshops.com

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uitable from birth to 18 months, the Cloud Q not only transfers from car to buggy (by way of a set of adaptors) but also reclines, providing a longer leg rest and comfy ergonomic sleeping position. The infant carrier has been developed by doctors, midwives and CYBEX safety experts so that baby can can be transported around comfortably and safely – even on longer trips. The tried-andtested Linear Side-impact Protection has been further improved on the model so that it can be telescopically extended on the door side.

Outside the car, the Cloud Q can be adapted to have a completely horizontal position, so doubling as a carrycot. The sun canopy offers UVP50+ protection and disappears completely when not in use. All in all, there’s nothing on the market that’s so versatile, intelligent and downright well-designed. ◆

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PURE SHORES Get away from it all at our chosen Holy Trinity of hotels in Bali and Singapore, where fine dining, spa experiences and fascinating culture await.

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AMANDARI Ubud, Bali

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ou know you’ve entered the realm of the sublime when you check in at an Aman hotel. And Amandari, set among verdant fields of green rice terraces close to Bali’s spiritual and cultural heart of Ubud, is no exception. Chanelling a very different feel to the beach resorts that most people associate with the island, this inland retreat is an enchanted wonderland filled with lush green flora and fauna. Airy communal areas and 30 thatched villas are connected through an artery of pebbled walkways and beautifully landscaped grounds adorned with shrines and ponds. Our experience begins on touchdown at Denpasar airport, where a representative of the hotel meets us off the plane and fast-tracks us through security queues into a waiting car. After an hour’s drive through the island’s

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busy streets, we turn off at a discreet entrance, making our way down a long foliage-lined driveway and into a charming walled Balinese village. Following a warm greeting by friendly staff, we are whisked off to our villa. The whole process is seamless and stress-free from start to finish. Because service is paramount at Amandari: the perks of your stay include a return car service into Ubud whenever the mood strikes, and (parents, take note) four hours babysitting per day. The resort is very much grounded in its Balinese roots and its surrounding community too – local schoolchildren come here to practice Balinese dance (you might be lucky enough to catch a performance one evening during the week), and villagers use the resort’s grounds for their daily tasks.

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ntered through a Balinesestyle stone gateway, our spacious duplex Pool Suite is like a village in itself.

Enshrined in a beautiful landscaped garden, the villa’s coconut wood

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and teak fixtures made it feel natural and sympathetic to traditional Balinese design. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private patio and generous private swimming pool. Televisions aren’t something you’ll find at Amandari, not that you’ll even notice, with the high-walled outdoor sunken marble bath adjoining the bathroom to sink into, or the view of the rice paddies below to enjoy. Here, it’s not only the sights and sounds, but also the smells that make for a complete sensory takeover - bamboo-framed roofs feature alang-alang grass thatching that gives off a gently rustic,

It feels

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fresh fragrance. Due to generous spacing between villas, we don’t see or hear any of our neighbours at all.

morning yoga classes during the week in the Amandari garden.

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ommanding a spectacular view of the infinity swimming pool and the lush green surrounding Ayung Valley, the fantastic open-air teak-framed restaurant, aptly named Restaurant, offers a host of Indonesian and Western dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Soothing Balinese music, performed by a gamelan orchestra on a pavilion in the pool area, can be enjoyed from the restaurant or adjoining coconut palm column bar. ◆

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urrounded by a lotus pond, the spa is accessed through a winding stone walkway and is equipped with two open-air treatment bales, a beauty room, sauna and marble steam room. I visit the spa just as the sun is setting, and my pleasant walk is enhanced with the sight of candles lining the path and the sound of haunting Balinese music from one of the resort’s weekly dance performances taking place back at the open-air lobby. Treatments – including my detoxing Zone Facial Massage – make use of local Balinese ingredients and range from holistic facials to traditional Indonesian treatments and a selection of massages and scrubs. The resort also runs

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BULGARI Uluwatu, Bali

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ven the most hardened traveller couldn’t climb the steps of Bulgari Bali’s breathtaking open-air reception pavilion without gawping at the panoramic view of the Indian Ocean. Perched on a cliff more than 150 metres above sea level, the very seductive, smouldering Bulgari resort resides on the island’s far southwestern tip near Uluwatu.

Designed by famed Italian architect Antonio Citterio, the resort is a beautiful marriage of contemporary Italian and Balinese design.

Here, dark exotic woods and hand-cut volcanic stones intermingle as effortlessly as the resort’s stunning cliff-edge infinity pool does with the ocean’s horizon. Which, by the way, is unmissable – from the restaurants to the villas to the pool, ocean views are everywhere. Whether it's solitude or socialising you're after, the resort balances both options with aplomb - you could spend an entire stay holed up in your very plush villa, but if seeing and being seen is your thing, then throw on your finest resort chic and head to the pool and adjoining lounge bar to be at the heart of it all.

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here are no rooms at this resort, only villas, all with ocean views and plunge pools. And although villas are built close to each other, we feel a remarkable sense of privacy in ours, thanks to an intelligent design feature which encloses a very spacious outdoor living room and pool area within a highwalled lush garden setting. Inside, we love

the dramatically dark bathroom with its black Terrazzo floor, glass walls and inviting sunken bathtub, which takes centre stage.

As standard, leisure concierges are on hand to help with activities like market tours and day trips to neighbouring islands. But don’t pack too much in – the area is known for its stunning sunsets, so you’ll want to be sitting comfortably on the villa patio, aperitif in hand, to witness the magical sight.

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An imposing antique Joglo house, transported all the way from Central Java, signals your arrival at the spa’s reception. Inside, a breezy courtyard with a serene pond and walkway lead to an open-air relaxation lounge, yoga pavilion and swimming pool. With its mesmerising unspoilt ocean views, my semi-al-fresco

The semi-al fresco CLIFFTOP

TREATMENT ROOM is an experience IN ITSELF clifftop treatment room is an experience in itself. But this spa isn’t just style and no substance. The Bulgari Balinese massage is positively blissful, as is the longer and more indulgent two-hour Balinese massage with hot stones.

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t doesn’t get any fresher than the winning combination of grilled seafood and a bracing ocean breeze at beach restaurant La Spiaggia, located under the cliff and charmingly accessed via a funicular railway. The resort’s all-day dining space, The Sankar, has prime position on a cliff edge and window seats overlook the island’s shores, so make sure you arrive early at breakfast. Naturally, given the Bulgari brand heritage, there’s also an Italian restaurant. Open only for dinner, Il Ristorante, with its pretty open air pavilions and ornamental lake, offers a fine dining experience. We were blown away by the elegant degustation dinner. Opt for the wine pairing menu option and request a table at the front, which affords a stunning view of the surrounding seascape. ◆

¢ Rates start at $1,000 per room per night for an Ocean View Villa. Reservations 62 361 847 1000 bali.reservations@bulgarihotels.com; bulgarihotels.com/bali

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that springs to mind when you think of Singapore, the small but incredibly busy South-East Asian island city, whose imposing tower blocks and eternal hustle and bustle never seem to end. But venture ten minutes beyond the mainland and you’ll find Capella, a spacious and peaceful resort on the island of Sentosa, where roaming peacocks, sweeping views of the South China Sea and beautifully landscaped grounds make for a heady recipe for pure holiday bliss. Set amid 30 acres of tropical rainforest, the Foster + Partners-designed resort is the perfect blend of old and new: two former 19th Century British Army barracks are flanked by contemporary curved structures that flow with the hillside.

Capella is elegant, chic and eager to please – before your stay a personal assistant contacts you to to see if they can help personalise your time here, saving your energy for those all-important decisions such as which one of the resort’s three cascading pools to sunbathe by.

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pace is definitely not an issue at Capella and rooms, which start at 77 sq ft, are some of the most generous in the city. We stay in a luxuriously appointed Garden Villa, a one bedroom double-height villa with its own private plunge pool and outdoor shower – perfect, if you can ever drag yourself out of the kingsize bed or stop twirling around in your walk-in wardrobe. Aesop products furnish the bathrooms and in-room facilities include a Nespresso machine, mini bar with free soft drinks, BOSE entertainment system and a futuristic touch-screen control panel for lighting, drapes and temperature.

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antonese fine dining restaurant Cassia, designed by famed interior designer Andre Fu, is an intimate space that sits within the hotel’s colonial building and is well worth a visit for its refined take on haute Cantonese cuisine.

We sample its exquisite weekend dim sum brunch and are blown away with its quality.

Breakfast is taken at the seafront-facing Knolls restaurant, which transforms into a Mediterranean-inspired dining experience for lunch and dinner. And if you can pry yourself away from the pool, the outdoor daybeds at Cuban-inspired Bob’s Bar are the only place to be in the evening. ◆

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he award-winning Auriga spa is one of Singapore’s best. Its Organic Pharmacy Rose Crystal Lymphatic Facial, which utilises a lifting acupressure massage, lymphatic massage and Collagen Boost Mask, is incredibly soothing and leaves my skin noticeably nourished and restored. Massages are centred around the lunar cycle – New, Full Moon, Waxing and Waning Moon – are designed ‘to align you with the rhythms of nature’. Allow time to savour the spa’s invigorating vitality pool before hopping into the utterly divine peppermintscented cool mist experience shower.

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FAMILY TIES Italian design dynasty Minotti has unveiled its 2015 offering in its Fitzrovia showroom. The new collection draws inspiration from Modernism, while at the same time plucking elements from the more dynamic architectural movements. We’re especially besotted with the ‘Leslie’ – designed by architect Rodolfo Dordoni – an elegant cocooning armchair.

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Botanic Storage Cabinet, £598; hollys-house.com

ANNA GRETA

Sjöqvist Flatweave, £1,695; themodernwarehouse.com

LABOUR AND WAIT

Pestle and Mortar, £28; labourandwait.co.uk

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Pop Barstool, £249; aflair.co.uk

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Customise This Tylko Launched during London Design Festival, Tylko is a new online furniture brand offering a range of customisable furniture. Each piece from the brand’s debut collection – which includes a table, shelf, and salt and pepper mill – can be adapted using Tylko’s cutting-edge app. Customers can choose from various sizing and colour options, as well as use augmented reality to virtually place the versatile pieces in their living room. Bespoke furniture is just a touch away...

‘Ivy Shelf Pattern Stand’, £872; tylko.com

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PICK

Cute, quirky and ultra cool, this Silken Favours Koi Carpy cushion is merely one example of the London brand’s irresitible creations. Victoria Murdoch is the genius behind the playful, illustrative print designs, and also turns her skilled drawing hand to clothing and scarves. £125; amara.com

DIGI-DAMASK Kit Miles

From Henri Rousseau to Stanley Kubrick, this talented designer draws inspiration from a wide range of cultural references to produce his unmistakable digital prints. Available in cushion wallcovering and textile forms, why not literally kit out your home with Kit Miles?

From £120; kitmiles.co.uk

REIKO KANEKO

Drip Collection, from £9; reikokaneko.co.uk

STRUPS DENMARK Hold Me Tight Leather Vase, £144.99; skandivis.co.uk

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Championing original design and quality craftsmanship, including pieces such as this Porthole Infuser (right), we’re already obsessed. unwrapp.co.uk

POLLY GEORGE

Cress Head, £24; lunaandcurious.com

INSIDE STORY Such & Such

Unique, hand crafted and sustainably-made, every piece on this online boutique is sold with the story behind its creation.

Take this sustainable Concrete & Bamboo Pendant: it was created

by Bentu Design, an experimental design institute based in China. £155; suchandsuch.co

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‘Linear’, £4,382, by Terence Woodgate; all made to order; scp.com

JOINED + JOINTED

‘Jurassic Light 117’, £POA,

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‘Victor’ Dining Table, from £740; joinedandjointed.com

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‘Podium’ Vase Collection, £395 each; leebroom.com

ALMA

Leather Bond Chair, £POA, by Massimo Capella; alma1938.com

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RLH COLLECTION ANOTHER COUNTRY

Step Stool, £POA, by Catherine Aitken; anothercountry.com

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‘span Daybed’, £4,900, by Anna Glover; temperstudio.com

‘Hepplewhite’ Wing Chair, from £2,326; ralphlaurenhome.com

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‘Rochester’ Sofa with Ottoman, £5,451.20, by Michael Anastassiades; scp.co.uk

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Our pick of the best finds from this year’s blockbuster London Design Festival

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‘Pasha’ Sofa, £3,375, by Konstantin Grcic; scp.com

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BENCHMARK

‘Planks’ Dining Table, £2,450, by Max Lamb; benchmarkfurniture.com

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CHEER The festive season has never been better, thanks to the O2 Centre Finchley Road

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o you tell yourself each year you’ll be better prepared for when Christmas comes back around? This year make your Christmas sparkle with a little help from the experts at Finchley Road’s O2 Centre. Boasting some of the biggest brands, all in one convenient location, your festive season will be even merrier after a trip to the O2 Centre. u

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Before you start thinking about the decorations, get your home in order.

Organise the main living spaces and bring down last year’s adornments from the attic. Look through them to decide which ones you’ll use, and what you’d like to buy.

Tip: Don’t forget the stockings! Gorgeous, arty stockings from Paperchase (£7.50 each) will look great on any mantelpiece.

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The tree should be the first thing you consider. Be sure to place it in a spacious, accessible area to be enjoyed by everyone. Embellish with decorations that complement the home – monochrome, woodland creatures and gold are all big trends this year. Remember: there is no right way to decorate your tree; visitors will enjoy seeing your personal touches.

Tip: These Habitat rattan tree baubles (£8 for the three) instantly add rustic luxury.

Much of the Christmas period is spent dining with family and friends, and a festive meal is never complete without a cracker joke and hat.

Tip: Why not try Paperchase’s six-pack of ombré stag crackers (£13) for a different table theme this year?

DECORATING both inside and out WILL TRANSFORM your home into a WINTER WONDERLAND

ALL WRAPPED UP

There’s nothing more frustrating than sitting down to wrap your gifts and finding out you don’t have enough paper, bows, or ribbon. So stock up, and don’t be afraid to move away from traditional robin and reindeer designs.

Tip: We love Oliver Bonas’ jazzy wrapping papers (right) at £1.95 a roll.

SEND IT WITH LOVE

Each year we receive a multitude of cards in the post, so make sure they don’t go to waste. Christmas cards can be an excellent, low-cost way to decorate the home. Attach them to ribbons and hang, or dot them across the house.

Tip: We love these reindeer cards from Sainsbury’s. At only £2.50 for a pack of 12, send a bit of love this Christmas and remind your friends and family that you’re thinking of them.

LIGHT UP

Lights are not just for the tree; they create a feeling of warmth and atmosphere. Decorating both inside and out will transform your home into a winter wonderland that is sure to impress.

Tip: Choose a ‘warm’ coloured glow to avoid that frosty feeling inside on cold winter nights.

Habitat’s multi-coloured LED Garland (£25) oozes festivity and is a timeless accent.

ME TIME

After all that planning and organisation, don’t forget to take time to relax. Pamper yourself with a massage or facial at Virgin Active Health Club and Spa, or a luxurious hair treatment at Gro Salon Hampstead. If you book one of Gro’s blow-dry services before 1 January 2016, you will receive a complimentary hair treatment worth £20 – simply quote ‘O2’ when booking.

Tip: If you’re stuck for present ideas, treat the special person in your life to a Gro or Virgin Active Health Club and Spa gift voucher.

COME DINE With 14 eateries, cafes and grab-and-go restaurants all under one roof, the O2 Centre is the

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perfect destination to eat and relax over Christmas. Our larger restaurants such as Rossopomodoro, Wagamama, Frankie and Benny’s and Zizzi are perfect options for parties, offering delicious winter menus. Our smaller, more intimate eateries, such as Falafel City, Apostrophe and YO! Sushi are great for a quick catch-up. Or, if you’re in a hurry while shopping, why not head to Tortellini Cup or YooMoo? Tip: Book quickly to avoid disappointment.

Reservations for large groups or work Christmas parties are in high demand, and venues often require bookings to be made weeks in advance.

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PROPERTY / STYLE BIBLE THE HUF HAUS DOES NOT FIT THE ACCEPTED NORMS FOR A CLASSIC NEW-BUILD LUXURY HOME

WOW-HAUS The ‘German spaceship’ has landed

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t would seem that we cannot get enough of Huf Haus, the pre-fabricated German homes made famous by the Channel 4 TV series Grand Designs.

The company recently built its 200th in the UK and yet such popularity is hard to fathom. The Huf Haus does not fit the accepted norms for a classic new-build luxury home. As London’s leafier suburbs bear witness, these tend to be Georgian, Victorian or Arts-and-Crafts influenced designs.

Just how much the Huf Haus is a design departure can be seen at the company’s new showhouse overlooking the Brooklands motor racing circuit in Surrey.

It’s a fitting place to have built it – Huf Haus is the Audi of house building as the company delights in embracing both Vorsprung (‘progress’) as well as Technic.

The latest great leap forward, as featured within the show home, is insulation so efficient that the property has zero fuel bills, the company claims, helped by a heating system that runs off the power of melting ice.

The Huf Haus is also popular because it is so modular. Peter Huf, chief executive of the company, says: “The layout of the property safeguards absolute flexibility and while a family might outgrow a standard family home, the layout of the HUF accommodates growing families and their changing needs.”

But it’s the speed of their construction that has made the Huf Haus a growing trend. A traditional build can take a year or more and requires an architect, designer,

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planning consultant and an army of builders. A Huf Haus normally takes only a week to make watertight, 12 to 14 weeks to fit out and just a handful of technicians to build.

The company has been heading up Europe’s ‘pre-manufactured’ home revolution since the early 1960s and it now exports to China.

But Huf Haus got its big break here back in 2003 when Channel 4’s TV programme Grand Designs featured Greta and David Iredale, a retired couple who were building a four-bedroom Huf Haus in Waltonon-Thames.

Overnight the fortunes of the company were transformed, helped by presenter Kevin McCloud’s ecstatic marvelling over the ‘German spaceship’; its engineering quality; the ‘construction superheroes’ who put it up and the fact that it took just four days to build against a six-day schedule.

There is just one downside to the Huf Haus – the expense, which can work out more than a traditional build. While the entrylevel Huf Haus, the Modum, costs approximately £300,000 to build the bigger Huf Haus designs start at £500,000 – and that’s excluding the cost of the land.

But the good news is that, once built, a Huf Haus can be worth 5-10% more than its traditional counterpart of the same size, making up for the extra construction cost. u For more information visit

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This stunning three bedroom end of terrace house offers 1,349 sq ft of accomodation arranged over four floors. The property benefits from two reception rooms, large kitchen/ dining room, roof terrace and private rear garden.

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Stunning four double bedroom house arranged over four floors offering 2,600 sq ft of living accomodation with original period features in this highly sought after location. This property is very close to Angel station and Highbury and Islington station.

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Well presented three bedroom apartment finished to a high standard with a spacious open plan kitchen and reception, two bathrooms and private roof terrace.

The property is located moments from Highgate tube and a short distance from Highgate Village and Crouch End Broadway.

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Canonbury Square

Canonbury N1

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A unique opportunity to purchase a magnificent 5 floored, 3 window wide Georgian house set in this historic central Islington Square. The house has been subject to a beautiful restoration & refurbishment to sympathetically blend an authentic period style finish with high quality modern fittings.

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Islington Place

Barnsbury N1

ÂŁ3,500,000 freehold

A truly inspiring & exquisitely designed detached modern house set right in the heart of one of Islington’s most revered locations, the Barnsbury conservation area.

EPC rating D Islington

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Grange Grove

ÂŁ2,750,000

Canonbury N1

freehold

A truly exceptional newly refurbished & extended 3/4 bedroom, 3 bathroom family home situated right in the very heart of Canonbury. Extended to the full width across the back, the house offers a superb open-plan kitchen, dining & family/reception room with 3 large sliding glass doors opening to the garden.

Islington

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PROPERTY ROUND UP The inside scoop in your area

JUST SOLD F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y

CLEVELAND STREET N1

£1.075m his beautiful, bright and airy apartment boasts a wealth of living/ entertainment space and a fantastic central London location just 0.1 miles from Warren Street tube station (Victoria Line).

With a fantastic open plan living area, a feature light well illuminates this home's modern fitted kitchen.

Comprising two large double bedrooms, an en-suite shower and a

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separate bathroom, the apartment benefits from plenty of storage space.

A huge range of fantastic amenities are on the doorstep of this apartment, including the lush green spaces of Regents Park, proximity to the world-famous stores of Oxford Street, and London’s culinary district, Soho.

With wooden flooring throughout and modern interiors, this is a unique opportunity to buy into a beautiful spacious property in a sought-after pocket of central London. ◆

Portico Islington, 020 7354 3283; portico.com

couple weeks and the new owners moved in at the end of September.

In the current market, correct pricing is the key to achieving a good sale. u

NICK MOORE Associate Islington Branch

RICHMOND CRESCENT, N1 night Frank recently sold this wonderful family home on one of Barnsbury’s most sought-after streets. Previously listed with another agent at a higher price, we reduced the price to a more realistic level. As a result, the house sold within a

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PROPERTY / NEWS F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y NEWS

STABLE PLACE

AIR AMBULANCES FLY HIGH

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£POA his brand new development comprises nine contemporary homes set in a beautiful, private, gated mews. With plenty of green outdoor space, the homes are perfect for families and professionals alike.

Located just five minutes’ walk from Finsbury Park – with its boating lake, children’s play area, exhibition space and café – residents will benefit from an array of cultural amenities.

As a rapidly changing neighbourhood, N4 has quickly become the vibrant “go-to” destination. With the Victoria and Piccadilly lines, this area is wellconnected with the City and the West End just 20 minutes away. u

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£1.1m his four bedroom house has been tastefully decorated throughout and offers flexible accommodation over three floors.

Refurbished by the current owners, and extended on the lower floor, there is a wonderfully social living

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space and kitchen with access onto a tiered, landscaped garden extending to almost 60ft.

The upper floors offer a family sized bathroom with separate shower and in-built audio system, as well as four well proportioned double bedrooms – one of which has a balcony offering views to the rear.

Further property benefits include: under-floor heating and Cat 6 wiring. u

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NEW OPENING

THE OLD NEW GUYS IN TOWN

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Noble House Properties 020 7858 1090; stableplace.co.uk

rading in East London for the past 10 years, BlakeStanley have seen the steady and sometimes meteoric changes in the Hackney property market. Now, they are branching out to offer the same level of excellence and professionalism to North Londoners. Those working at the new office will deal with all types of selling and renting.

Search BlakeStanley on

independent review site allagents.co.uk to find out more. u BlakeStanley Balls Pond Road, 020 7241 7000; blakestanley.co.uk

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oxtons has just announced its new charity partnership with London’s Air Ambulance.

Providing an advanced trauma team to critically injured patients, the ambulance serves the 10 million people living and working within London. It is the only one in the city to perform immediate life-saving medical procedures.

This month marked a significant milestone for the charity as it acquired a second helicopter. Further funding is needed to keep the helicopter in the air and Foxtons will contribute towards this.

Nic Budden, CEO of Foxtons, commented: “We are delighted to be supporting the vital work that London’s Air Ambulance does and contribute towards the launch of their second helicopter. Foxtons is committed to delivering a positive impact to the communities in which we operate.”

Graham Hodgkin, CEO of London’s Air Ambulance, added: “We are extremely grateful to Foxtons for their generous support.

This contribution will help us directly by enabling us to reach more patients by air, with the added support of a marketing campaign led by Foxtons to raise awareness of London’s Air Ambulance throughout the capital.” ◆ Foxtons

Islington, 020 7704 5000;

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Gowers Walk, E1 £725 per week Furnished Fantastic two bedroom top floor apartment with large terrace EPC: C

Folgate Street, E1 £695 per week Furnished Two double bedroom apartment finished to a very high standard. EPC: C

Hamptons City & West End Lettings 020 7717 5437

Hamptons City & West End Lettings 020 7717 5437

Steward Street, E1 £600,000 Leasehold A 547 sq.ft flat with private terrace close to Liverpool St. EPC: E

Chequer Court EC1, EC1 £1,100,000 Leasehold A 1120 sq.ft School Conversion in Clerkenwell. EPC: C

Hamptons City & West End Sales 020 7717 5435

Hamptons City & West End Sales 020 7717 5435

Cloudesley Street, N1, £925 per week, Furnished Spacious three bedroom split level period conversion. EPC: D

Granville Square, WC1X, £750 per week, Furnished Charming split level conversions boasting contemporary decor EPC: D

Hamptons Islington Lettings 020 7359 5675

Hamptons Islington Lettings 020 7359 5675

Beyond your expectations

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PROPERTY / COUNTRYSIDE

RURAL ROUND UP

SUNNYSIDE HOUSE  Hayes Lane, CR8

F E AT U R E

£2.1m

QUEENSMEAD

F re e h ol d

Crown Estate, KT22

ituated on the exclusive Crown Estate, Queensmead is an enchanting family home available for immediate occupation. Within desirable Oxshott, this grand family residence boasts seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, a studio annexe with bathroom and kitchenette, and an open plan kitchen/living area. In addition to a drawing room, family room and games area, Queensmead boasts a large private garden with a swimming complex and a gymnasium with adjoining sauna and plunge pool.

LAUNCH

THE BARNHOUSE, WITH INTERIORS

By Kate Moss From £2.5m Supermodel Kate Moss has had her first foray into interior design with The Barnhouse, a luxury development at The Lakes by YOO. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds, within its own secluded one acre plot, the five bedroom house is in the 650-acre private

Queensmead is located on a private road with the Crown Estate village shops and Oxshott Station less than five minutes’ drive away. The M25 and A3 provide convenient access to both London and Guildford while Heathrow and Gatwick are approximately 30 minutes’ drive away. London Waterloo is 40 minutes by train. u  Chewton Rose Surrey, 01932 576 600; chewtonrose.co.uk

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elegance with modern glamour.

On becoming involved in the project, Moss said: “John [Hitchcox, Chairman of YOO] and I became friends through our love for the English countryside...

We have created a luxurious haven in the woods, a perfect place to escape with family and friends.” u

woodland just 90 minutes’ drive from the city.

Inspired by the notion of stumbling across a hidden gem in the midst of the forest, the stone-clad home features a double height reception space with pitched roof, a spacious outdoor entertaining deck and private pool.

While The Barnhouse’s exterior bears strong ties to that of a traditional English country home, its interiors have been carefully considered by Moss to juxtapose earthy undertones and traditional

 The Lakes by YOO 01367 250 066; thelakesbyyoo.com

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onveniently located, this attractive Victorian property is ideal for commuters into central London.

With 5164 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors, the six bedroom home is presented in a sophisticated style and has an impressive seven living rooms, six double bedrooms and landscaped garden. This is a lovely family home. u

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Rotherfield, East Sussex Guide Price ÂŁ2,495,000 Freehold In an elevated position on the edge of the village and with lovely views, a superbly presented and spacious country house in a classic Georgian style including a detached triple garage with studio flat over and set in landscaped gardens and grounds of approximately 9 acres. EPC: D

Tunbridge Wells, Kent ÂŁ1,250,000 This very impressive park side Victorian town house has been carefully restored to its former wonderful elegance and character. An extensive renovation and refurbishment programme has created an exceptional family house with many original features restored but also updated. EPC:D

Hamptons Tunbridge Wells 01892 598 022

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Otford, Kent Asking Price £1,250,000 Freehold A substantial, double-fronted, detached, family home. Amongst the property’s impressive features are bespoke cabinetry in the kitchen and master en suite, and a creatively landscaped rear garden with spacious outbuildings and a well-stocked Koi carp pond. EPC: E

Crockham Hill, Kent Guide Price £1,550,000 Freehold Set in an elevated position that affords it outstanding views of the Kent and Sussex countryside, a striking detached Huf Haus arranged to provide flexible, open plan living and set in landscaped gardens of approximately one and a half acres. EPC:C

Hamptons Sevenoaks 01732 667 208

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Warlingham, Surrey ÂŁ1,895,000 A beautifully presented, contemporary family home with 5 bedrooms, a superb 36ft kitchen/family room, 4 modern bathrooms and providing 5253 Sq Ft of ideal living space located on a level plot of 0.47 acres close to transport and Warlingham Green. No chain. EPC: C

Lingfield, Surrey Asking Price ÂŁ1,625,000 Freehold With pleasant views across adjoining farm land, a characterful Victorian residence with extensive family living space including 5 reception rooms and 6 double bedrooms, set within delightful grounds of 2.3 acres with a tennis court, garaging and outbuildings EPC:F

Hamptons Caterham & Oxted 01883 759 224

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Kenley, Surrey Guide Price ÂŁ1,900,000 In a most convenient location within walking distance of a main line station, a tall and handsome Victorian villa of character with extensive family accommodation arranged over four floors and set in landscaped gardens of approximately 0.73 acres. No onward chain. EPC: D

Kenley, Surrey Guide Price ÂŁ2,100,000 Within a short walk of the station, a fine Victorian property presented with style and panache with elegant accommodation of 5164 Sq Ft arranged over three floors. Landscaped gardens include level lawns, terracing and an astro turf court. EPC: E

Hamptons Caterham & Oxted 01883 759 224

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PROPERTY / NEW BUILDS

DREAM Developments

FIFTY SEVENEAST E8

Starting f rom

£470,000

esigned by the internationally acclaimed architecture firm, Jestico + Whiles, the 83 apartments in this development have unrivalled panoramic views of London. Showcasing the best in both design and craftsmanship, each apartment is fitted with modern appliances and has been designed to meet the lifestyle expectations of the discerning Londoner. Located next to Dalston Kingsland station, access to the City and Canary Wharf is quick. u  Cushman and Wakefield 020 3818 8907; Hamptons International, 020 3818 8886; fiftyseveneast.com

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ffering Londoners the chance to be a part of the city’s most exciting postcode, this development is situated alongside the Regent’s Canal. A few minutes’ walk from the most connected transport hub in London (and the UK’s high-speed Eurostar to Europe), the neighbourhood offers an exciting mix of restaurants, bars, galleries, museums and concert venues. With many

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beautiful boutiques, stalls and cafes situated inside the new retail quarter, the local area is buzzing with urban life.

Making the most of its waterside location, this development has a landscaped internal garden and many private outdoor balconies. u  Knight Frank 020 7861 5499; knightfrank.co.uk

WARDIAN  E14

£POA

verdant botanicals. Codesigned by an architect and a landscape specialist, the aim of this riverside build is to provide visitors and residents with a tranquil oasis away from the City, while still remaining in the heart of London’s financial district.

ntegrating indoor and outdoor living – with more than 100 species of plants and flowers located inside the building – the Wardian juxtaposes bold modern architecture with

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YOU ARE INVITED TO VIEW 5 NEW THREE AND FOUR BEDROOM FREEHOLD HOUSES IN CENTRAL ISLINGTON.

THREE BEDROOMS FROM £1,495,000 FOUR BEDROOMS AT £1,895,000 The interior-designed spaces of NORD ONE highlight the development’s emphasis on luxury. It combines thoughtful design with natural materials to create a crisp, contemporary appearance. Every finish reveals expert care and consideration.

Minutes from Central Islington and Angel Station, and a short walk to King’s Cross, the location has easy links to the entire Capital. It is the ideal setting for modern London living. The terrace is at the entrance of Barnard Park, a beautiful landscaped expanse of green right on your doorstep.

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ARLINGTON AVENUE, ISLINGTON, N £1,500,000 FREEHOLD Arranged over three floors this exceptional house offers close to

s ft of accommodation and is conventionally arranged creating a

pleasant layout with good use of space. three bedrooms | garden | resident parking

HARE MARSH, SHOREDITCH, E2 £750,000 LEASEHOLD A fantastic example of modern living in Shoreditch with this two bedroom, two bathroom 4th floor apartment. The property boasts secure underground parking, fob and phone entry system, balcony style terrace with views towards Liverpool Street, an additional balcony overlooking St Matthews Church, solid wood flooring, ceiling to floor windows and ample storage space. two bedrooms | roof terrace | off street parking

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

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

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CORSICA STREET, HIGHBURY, N5

£780 PER WEEK

A very uni ue two bedroom house offered on one of the most desirable streets in Highbury.

orsica Street is located at the bac of Highbury

ields in very close pro imity to the fashionable pper Street and the wonderful bouti ue food retailers in Highbury arn. two bedrooms | two bathrooms | ama ing location

BRICKLANE , SHOREDITCH, E1 £730 PER WEEK A superb split level apartment set over the upper two floors of this modern building, only 100 metres from Shoreditch High Street Station. two bedrooms | two bathrooms | balcony

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

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

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LEGARD ROAD, HIGHBURY, N5 £1,325,000 FREEHOLD rranged over three floors and spanning close to

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

accommodation. four bedrooms | two bathrooms | great location

CASHMERE HOUSE, GOODMAN'S FIELDS, E1 £725,000 LEASEHOLD Located on the 2nd floor of Cashmere House within the sought after Goodman's Fields development on Leman Street and built by Berkeley Homes you will find this impressive one bedroom apartment. one bedroom | roof terrace| swimming pool

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

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

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GERRARD ROAD, ISLINGTON, N1 £750 PER WEEK En oying an excellent location moments from ngel ube station this superb well finished two bedroom flat is situated within an impressive period house on errard oad. two bedrooms | roof terrace | fantastic location

SUGAR HOUSE, LEMAN STREET, E1 £625 PER WEEK Located on the ground floor of this impressive Edwardian building recently converted into luxury flats by award winning Berkeley Homes. two bedrooms | two bathrooms | communal gardens

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

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NOBLE HOUSE PROPERTIES

YOUR NEW HOME AWAITS

1,2 AND 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS AND 2 FAMILY HOMES AVAILABLE. PRICE ON APPLICATION

STABLE PLACE, N4 www.stableplace.co.uk

Noble House Proper ties are proud to present their latest offering ‘Stable Place’. A boutique mews development, comprising just nine contemporary homes, all with outside space and set in a private gated mews with landscaped gardens. Featuring both houses and apar tments, Stable Place will appeal to both families and professionals.

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ABOUT Less than five minutes’ walk away is Finsbury Park itself, with boating lake, children’s play areas, exhibition space and a café. Finsbury Park and Stroud Green have an eclectic mix of boutique shops, cafes and restaurants amongst the quiet streets of Victorian houses as well as cultural amenities such as the newly formed Park Theatre. The area is home to one of London’s largest regeneration projects which began in 2012 and is due to be completed in 2017. The neighbourhood is rapidly transforming itself into a vibrant ‘go to’ destination whilst maintaining the diversity and ‘buzz’ of the area.

T R AV E L The Victoria and Piccadilly lines are just a five minute walk away; commuters can be in The City or West End in twenty minutes or jump on British Rail to travel out to Her tfordshire and beyond. If you work from home, Finsbury Park has so much to offer and is well wor th a look!

A NEW DEVELOPMENT FROM

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CHARLIE PERDIOS Director of Anthony Pepe & Co Photography

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p to the age of 16 I wanted to play for Arsenal, but unfortunately, like most kids, the dream remained just that. After my A-Levels, I toyed with the idea of architecture or finance and ended up pursuing the latter via the University of Brighton, followed by professional exams in accountancy in London.

While pursuing a career in accountancy, I worked with many estate agents, landlords and property developers, which quickly saw my interest turn to the property sector. This interest happened to coincide with one of my best friends, and now business partner, Ari Theodorou, who then convinced me to start an estate agency with him.

The idea to go into business together was originally conceived at the old Highbury Stadium, as we have been going to Arsenal together now for over 25 years. Having previously worked in the area, we felt it

ANTHONY PEPE IS COMING TO HIGHBURY AT A VERY EXCITING TIME, AS THE LOCATION IS REALLY UP ‘N’ COMING was a great decision to open our third office in Highbury this month. Although it’s only been open for a short time, my staff and I, all of whom live locally, have a wealth of experience in this area, and we believe that this is vital to the success of the office.

I’ve always loved Islington and I am certainly a bit of a foodie, so it’s great to be able to pop in to the huge choice of great restaurants in Highbury and Upper Street. In fact, it seems I’m finding the excuse to have “business lunches” more than ever!

The properties we offer at the new Anthony Pepe office are similar to what we are already providing in our Green Lanes, Harringay office, with

beautiful Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian properties on our books. Many of our clients in Harringay are looking in Highbury now and there seems to be great synergy between the offices. I would even suggest that Harringay will be very much like Highbury in 5-10 years’ time, particularly in terms of cost and lifestyle.

Anthony Pepe is coming to Highbury at a very exciting time, and this is easily noticeable by way of all the lovely new cafés, delicatessens, cheese shops and seafood bars that are opening in the area, certifying the location as really up ‘n’ coming.

Although prices have shot up already over the last three years, we can see the area remaining one of the main hotspots in London, especially for buy-to-let investors.

Transport links are excellent; commuters can easily get into central London, but still maintain that lovely village feel associated with Highbury Barn or Highbury Fields, which are also great places to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon. u

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£1,150,000 Balls Pond Road, N1

BlakeStanley are pleased to offer to the market this stylish four bedroom end of terrace house located on a tree lined street in the De Beauvoir conservation area. The property is set over three floors and offers a roof terrace as well as a private garden which is accessed via the kitchen.

Located in the heart of Dalston is this two double bedroom period maisonette with roof terrace offering city views. The property is arranged over three floors and comprises a kitchen/diner, separate reception room, two double bedrooms and a private roof terrace.

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Liverpool Road, N1

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£1,000 pw* Gillett Place, N16

A stunning four bedroom four storey Georgian house to rent located just moments from Upper Street. The property benefits from a large kitchen and dining area with doors leading onto a garden, a double lounge area consumes the entire ground floor and boasts an original fire place.

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£650,000

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A stunning penthouse apartment to rent in the heart of Dalston. This mews development boasts a huge private roof terrace and almost 1000sqft of living space. The apartment has two double bedrooms and a large open plan reception and kitchen with doors leading onto the terrace.

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*Additional fees payable at the start of the tenancy - £120 inc vat admin fee per property and £60 inc vat reference fee per person. A check out fee is payable at the end of the tenancy, price varies on property size.

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AUBERT PARK, HIGHBURY, N5 £1,850,000 FREEHOLD 4 BEDROOMS • 2 RECEPTIONS • 2 BATHROOMS A beautiful, four double bedroom, Victorian mid-terraced house in the heart of Highbury. This three storey family home has been extended by the current owners to provide stunning contemporary accommodation over approx. 2315 Sq. Ft, and benefits from a wealth of period charm.

Aubert Park is just moments from the prestigious Highbury Barn with delis, organic butcher and the award winning La Fromargerie.

LOXFORD HOUSE, HIGHBURY, N5 £1,841.66 pcm 1 BEDROOM • 1 RECEPTION • 1 BATHROOM A fantastic, spacious one bedroom apartment set in a new development in Highbury, The Loxfords. The property offers a large open plan living room and contemporary kitchen with integrated appliances and wine fridge, under floor heating, entry phone system, concierge and a beautiful landscaped communal garden.

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ROSEBERRY GARDENS, HARRINGAY, N4 £775,000 FREEHOLD 3 BEDROOMS • 1 RECEPTION • 1 BATHROOM A stunning, three bedroom, Victorian mid-terrace, located in the popular ‘Harringay Gardens’, which has been refurbished to an exceptional standard with benefits including solid wood flooring, designer bathroom taps by Philippe Starck and high-spec kitchen appliances. The property offers access to the open spaces of Finsbury Park as well as the shops and restaurants of Green Lanes and Stroud Green.

RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS, FINSBURY PARK, N4 £1,885 pcm 2 BEDROOMS • 1 RECEPTION • 2 BATHROOMS A brand new two bedroom apartment situated on the 4th floor of the Riverside Apartments, a stunning development in Finsbury Park benefiting from a 24 Hour Concierge as well as underground cycle storage. The property offers outstanding water views with transport links at Manor House and recreational spaces of Finsbury Park and Clissold Park only a short walk away.

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Hercules Place, Holloway, N7 | ÂŁ400,000 Leasehold A beautiful one bedroom purpose built flat situated within this small private block.Accessed via a well maintained courtyard complete with flowers and seating area, this immaculately presented one bedroom property consists of tiled reception area, modern kitchen and bathroom.

1 bedroom Flat | Immaculately presented | Courtyard | Modern Kitchen | Close transportation links | EPC rating: Band D

Alexander Road, Upper Holloway, N19 | ÂŁ850,000 Freehold A truly wonderful example of contemporary internal finish within a characterfulVictorian house. Beautifully presented accommodation with sincere care and attention paid to each detail and specification. Bright through lounge, three large double bedrooms, two with an amazing ground floor bathroom and large garden.

3 double bedrooms | Victorian House | Finished to extremely high standard | Through lounge | EPC rating: Band D

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Beaux Art's Building, Holloway, N7 | ÂŁ350.00 per week A majestic one bedroom mezzanine apartment in the monumental Beaux Arts Building with excessive rays of light from ceiling to floor windows.The building comprises a collection of super apartments set around three formally communal landscaped gardens.

1 Bedroom | Gymnasium | Sauna | Roof Garden | Good Transport Links | EPC Rating:TBC

Pastor Court, Highgate, N6 | ÂŁ790.00 Per Week This spacious penthouse apartment has been refurbished to a high specification & offers large reception room with access to private roof terrace, fully fitted kitchen, three double bedrooms two with en-suite bathrooms and a further family bathroom, there is also a further roof terrace off of the master bedroom.

Three Bedroom | Penthouse Apartment | En-suite | Roof Terrace | EPC Rating: Band C

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I AM HOPING TO BUY A PROPERTY SOON BUT THE SELLER IS ELDERLY AND INFIRM. I AM WORRIED ABOUT WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF THE SELLER WERE TO DIE ONCE CONTRACTS HAVE BEEN EXCHANGED.

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n this situation, the seller’s personal representatives are bound to complete the contract. The trouble is that they can’t actually do this until the grant of representation has been issued.

If completion doesn’t take place on the contractually agreed date, then a breach of contract would have taken place and damages will be available to the innocent party. In these circumstances, your solicitor could have a discussion with the deceased’s elective. They can then find out whether it would be possible to postpone the completion date until the grant of the representation has been obtained. It is also possible for an expedited grant of representation to be issued in the case of emergency and, as the deceased’s estate may be open to a claim for damages, it is likely that the Probate Registry will help turn around

an expedited application. If the estate is likely to be liable for inheritance tax, the consent of HMRC will need to be obtained before an application for an expedited grant is made. This is because they will need to agree to postpone the payment of inheritance tax. If you have to vacate your existing property, the executors could also allow you to occupy the property pending formal completion. You might be required to pay a licence fee which could then be offset against any compensation payable by the personal representatives for late completion. So in summary, the death of the seller in this situation (after the exchange of contracts but before the completion) does not affect the validity of the contract. The responsibility simply passes to the deceased’s representatives, who are legally obliged to complete. u

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West City One, WC1X ÂŁ1800 per week* This luxury two bedroom penthouse is the jewel in the crown of this popular residential development in Amwell village. With living space of approximately 1660sqft, the apartment is finished to a high standard throughout. There is also a 1500sqft wraparound terrace boasting southerly views over the City. Available from November.

Myddleton Square, EC1R ÂŁ725 per week* Boasting an end of terrace position on arguably the most sought-after garden square in the area, is this newly refurbished Grade II listed, two bedroom apartment. The bright living area enjoys high ceilings, an impressive period fireplace and views toward St Marks Church. Available immediately, with furnishing negotiable.

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Goswell Road, EC1V ÂŁ1,300,000 Share of Freehold A bright and spacious loft-style apartment, located in this gated development. The apartment has lift access and measures approximately 1380sqft. The open-plan living space benefits from floor to ceiling patio doors, leading on to a south-west facing balcony. The Ice Building is moments away from Angel and the amenities of Upper Street. EPC: C

Saffron Hill, EC1N ÂŁ950,000 Leasehold A well-presented third floor, two bedroom apartment with approximately 897sqft of internal space. The spacious living room is open plan and has access to a west facing balcony, also accessible from the master bedroom. Saffron Hill offers easy access to Farringdon and Chancery Lane stations and good bus routes into the West End. EPC: B

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