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Paradise is one of Absolutely’s very favourite bars. And Frame is one of our favourite places for fitness. So what better than the new combo where the Frame team decamps to Paradise for an evening ballet class followed by a reviving glass of wine or two? The fi rst session is on Friday 4 January, 7.30-8.30pm, and every week after that. moveyourframe.com
Absolutely LOVE PENELOPE CHILVERS Who could resist this green pony skin Iglu clog boot by Penelope Chilvers? Shearling lined for extra warmth, it’s set to turn everybody green with envy. We are loving this brand this month – see Penelope’s moodboard later in this issue. Boot, £246; penelopechilvers.com
MARK HIX FOR MELT VIOLET AND GEORGE Dubbing themselves ‘interior tailors’, St Helen’s Gardens’ Violet & George offers a bespoke interiors service with a big focus on soft furnishings – and they stock a wide range of beautiful things too, including this sleek Crane on the Table light. £710; violetandgeorge.com
Mark Hix’s special chocolate collection for Melt is a collaboration made in heaven. In the box is a blackberry bonbon, a rose hip jelly surprise, a clean elderflower pate de fruit and a delightful toasted hazelnut bonbon, fi lled with salted caramel. Mark Hix’s Winter Collection, £18, meltchocolates.com
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ELECTRIC DONUTS Okay, so nobody strictly needs a donut, and we will not be incorporating them into our regular diets for 2013. But Portobello Road’s new Electric Donuts is too good to resist, whether you’re set for the cinema or just passing. We’ll (occasionally) be having the pistachio glaze. Electricdonuts.com
SYNDICUT BOXERS Launched above The Cloth Shop on Portobello Road, Syndicut Boxers is bolstering the underworld of men’s fashion with their eclectic package of colourful, comfortable boxers. Bold colours and fresh prints make these absolutely the fi nest boxer shorts in London. Syndicutboxers.com
SUGRU Winner of the inaugural London Design Festival Design Entrepreneur award is RCA-graduate Jane Ní Dhulchaointigh, with her genius invention Sugru (right). This is a magic formula multi-purpose fix-it material, a moulding clay that sets and sticks to anything, resistant to all environments ‘comfortable in extreme environments from the dishwasher to the ocean in Antarctica,’ they promise. Now you can fix a leaky pipe, make an iPad bumper and many more ingenious things. You can buy it at SCP in Westbourne Grove. Try it – it really works. Sugru.com
PINK LINING When Kate Middleton’s pregnancy was announced, Pink Lining’s sales of mummy bags shot up by 500% immediately. Imagine. And now imagine what will happen when she is actually pictured carrying a real changing bag. Get your orders in early for Notting Hill’s original yummy mummy bag. Pinklining.com
HOLLYWOOD COSTUME There’s still time to see the V&A’s fabulous Hollywood Costume show, which runs until 27 January – but buy the beautiful accompanying book and you’ll be able to pour over iconic outfits (including Judy Garland’s Dorothy dress, pictured) and discover the stories behind the designs, for ever. Hollywood Costume by Deborah Nadoolman Landis, £35, h/b, V&A Publishing
MATTHEW HILTON We can’t wait to throw ourselves at this Oscar sofa in St Jude’s fabric by Matthew Hilton for SCP, launching imminently. scp.co.uk
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Pulitzer prize finalist Rajiv Joseph writes an extremely atypical love story that spans 30 years starting with Kayleen and Doug’s first meeting in the nurse’s office of their elementary school aged eight to further down the line when they are adults, but not necessarily grown-up. It features all the change that happens at the end of innocence and the entry into the real world. Maddening, emotional, moving – it encapsulates modern America through the eyes of these unique protagonists. gatetheatre.co.uk
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January THE PERFECT PLACE TO GROW: 175 YEARS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART EXHIBITION UNTIL 3 JANUARY
All the key moments in the RCA’s 175 year history are being exhibited, examining the advances and progression it has made over the years. As well as that it will be focusing on the themes; ‘Art for Industry’, ‘Public Purpose’, ‘Personal Expression’ and ‘Political Expression’. Old works and contemporary works are all on display, giving great understanding into how the RCA has affected London’s art scene. rca.ac.uk
The awesomeness of the Cirque du Soleil needs no introduction, but their new show Kooza is the first time it has ever been performed in Britain. Combining their trademark acrobatics with clowning around. Kooza is the story of a loner (The Innocent) who tries to find his way in the world and along the way encounters trapeze-artists, contortionists, the high wire and the Wheel of Death. royalalberthall.com
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Lightening up life in the capital during the most miserable month of the year, Loco London comes to the Lexi with a triple bill from the late, great Nora Ephron. Your ticket gets you a seat for Heartburn, Sleepless in Seattle (above) and Julie and Julia, with each fi lm introduced by a special guest host and, because Nora was a fanatical cook herself, each guest has to bring a pie to share with fellow audience members. The best pie, as judged by The Crazy Baker herself Sophie Grey, will receive a year’s Lexi Membership and a signed copy of Sophie’s book Let’s Make Whoopies. Tickets £15. thelexicinema.co.uk
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‘There’s some are fou o’ love divine, There’s some are fou’ o’ brandy,’ so said Robert Burns. The Dock Kitchen, a converted Victorian Wharf, celebrates this man’s life and poetry in classic Scottish-themed style. There is sure to be whisky and haggis in copious amounts. dockkitchen.co.uk
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After the mince pies, New Year’s Eve celebrations and that same old resolution you make at 11.59 every year to get in better shape; this has to be the best way to start off January 2013. Rid all the badness from the mind and body and learn from Yoga Master Katrina Repka how to incorporate good intentions through San Kalpa. thelifecentre.com
IVY & JOAN 14-26 JANUARY
FRINGE THEATRE IN THE PRINT ROOM
Two elderly women who have lived completely different lives fi nd themselves on the verge of a life crisis. Ivy is a loverless barmaid who has been forced to retire after 40 years. Joan, a painter, visits Venice with her husband and becomes introspective about the things she hasn’t done. Two funny, heartbreaking tales of lives not lived to their full potential. the-print-room.org
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The only dedicated Ski Sale in the whole world, it celebrates the idyllic age of travel from 1900-1950, during which toying with the idea to swap the sun for the snow became increasingly popular. The auction will consist of over 160 lots of classic posters and vintage Louis Vuitton luggage. Pictured is Charles Kuhn’s ST. MORITZ, colour lithograph in colours, 1928, estimated at £4,000-£6,000. christies.com 15
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PAVEMENT PIROUETTES Peter Bartlett’s intriguing and beautiful photographs of ballerinas on the streets of Notting Hill are on display at Blaze Image this month. Absolutely quizzes him
Why ballerinas? Why on the streets? That’s a good question. To be honest, I knew very little about ballet before this year. I happened to meet some dancers on shoots I was involved in and just thought they were so graceful. Even though they seemed tiny and fragile, they were clearly incredibly strong. Added to which, I found it fascinating just how totally disciplined they were. They got me interested enough to go to my first ballet in February and I was hooked. Pretty soon after, I had the idea that it might be really interesting to photograph them on the streets, in urban environments, and see how that fragile beauty might look against the concrete and tarmac.
Holland Park. What was it about the Westway that attracted you? The Westway is such an iconic feature of the area. What I love about it most, as a photographer, are the lines – it literally snakes its way through west London. There’s also something poetic about it: while on one hand it’s concrete, brutal, and utilitarian, it’s also organic and benign and in a strange way, seems to watch over us all. Perhaps only west Londoners will get that. Did you attract a lot of interest while shooting? We did occasionally draw a crowd but fortunately always in a good way – everyone loves a ballerina, after all. The girls were amazing and very professional. Considering that a lot of them were from other countries: the US, Canada, Greece, Lebanon, Latvia, France, Belgium, Lithuania, Italy,
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Israel, Australia, Holland as well as the UK (and some were jet-lagged, having just flown in for an audition) without exception they were totally unfazed. They all really got on board, got focused and did their best to help us make something beautiful. How have the pictures been received? The response has been really overwhelming. Press has been amazing and the website has been getting a lot of traffic from all over the world. Limited edition print runs of each in different sizes
are available and they’re selling really well. The dancers get a percentage of each print sale, as does a local charity so there’s a real feelgood factor about the project. Which is your favourite shot? I’ve got a few favourites but if I had to pick one it’s be Emely Aeltman in Powis Square. I love the pose and the light – plus, the setting for me is so Notting Hill. These prints are on display at Blaze Image, 111 Talbot Road, W11 until the end of January. pointeproject.viewbook.com
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For 2013, we invite: independent labels, promoters, agents and budding curators to submit proposals and host their own artists shows, events and gigs at The Muse. To successful applicants we offer catering solutions as well as nominal hire charges, security 2013, we labels, promoters, budding curators to submit proposals and host their own artists and staff upon request. The space will beFor available for ainvite: limitedindependent number of days throughout theagents year toand those building reputations shows, events and gigs at The Muse. To successful applicants we offer catering solutions as well as nominal hire charges, security and exposure, so ‘get a move on’, as it will be first come first serve from December 15th 2012. and staff upon request. The space will be available for a limited number of days throughout the year to those building reputations For 2013, we invite: independent labels, promoters, agents and budding curators to submit proposals and host their own artists soand ‘getprivate a moveevent on’, bookings, as it will beforfirst come first serveonfrom December 15th 2012. The Muse at 269 is occasionally availableand forexposure, venue hire more information tarrifs and catering shows, eventsinfo@themuseat269.com and gigs at The Muse. To792 successful applicants catering solutions as well as nominal hire charges, security solutions contact: or call: 0207 8588. Gallery opening hourswe are:offer Wed - Sun 12:00 - 18:00. The Muse at 269 is occasionally available for venue hire and private event bookings, for more information on tarrifs and catering and staff upon request. The space will be available for a limited number of days throughout the year to those building reputations solutions contact: info@themuseat269.com or call: 0207 792 8588. Gallery opening hours are: Wed - Sun 12:00 - 18:00.
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For 2013, we invite: independent labels, promoters, agents and budding curators to submit proposals and host their own artists
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LE A RN THE UKULELE
If your new year’s resolutions included learning a new skill, it’s worth considering the ukulele. Back by popular demand, Danny Wootton’s Ukulele for Beginners course returns to the Idler (Mondays, 7 January to 25 February) and covers basic chords, strumming and music theory. You will even learn how to play ‘well-known pop songs’ and the course will end with a party and a performance from the group. The Idler Academy, 81 Westbourne Park Road, W2, 020 7221 5908; idler.co.uk/academy
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This month’s highlights
S T Y LE A ND SPLEND OUR
Educate yourself on the subject of vintage fashion with Taschen’s marvellous new and comprehensive tome Fashion Designers A–Z, available as a series of six Designer Editions. Each edition (a total of 11,000 copies) is bound in a fabric created by one of six designers–Akris, Etro, Stella McCartney, Missoni, Prada, and Diane von Furstenberg–and comes in a plexiglas box. Crafted by hand at a bindery in the heart of Italy, and stamped with a unique number, every copy is an instant classic, and an addition to your fashion library that is truly one-of-a-kind. RUDI GERNREICH DRESS: MULTICOLOR PRINTED SILK TWILL (USA, CA. 1970)
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The Design Museum Collection goes on display this month for the fi rst time, allowing us a sneak preview of what will be the museum’s permanent collection of 20th century design when it opens in Kensington next year. Hundreds of items create an investigation into the impact of design on our daily lives, among them the anglepoise lamp and Jo Colombo’s bobby trolley, pictured. Extraordinary Stories about Ordinary Things opens on 29 January at the Design Museum, Shad Thames, SE1. designmuseum.org
The newly refurbished Electric cinema takes comfort to a whole new level, with seats that are so wide and so reclined that the front row now comprises actual beds. Yes, you can be completely horizontal with a glass of red wine at your side, munching on donuts, but in a stylish way. And no falling asleep. With sofas at the back and side tables for every pair of seats, it’s yet another world away from the notorious fleapit it used to be. electriccinema.co.uk
PE DA L P OW E R? O R N OT
Daisy Goodwin and Emma Freud are recent converts to the world of e-bikes, embracing twowheeled transport without the legwork, as an e-bike gives the reluctant cyclist a helping hand in the form of a battery-powered push. Founder of Portobello Road’s new Justebikes explains: ‘E-bikes aren’t really bikes for cyclists. But they are ideal for people who have always liked the idea of cycling, but worry that they don’t have the energy to take on such a big physical challenge.’ Daisy Goodwin rhapsodized in The Times about her new wheels, so if you resolve to cycle in 2013 but aren’t ready for routine pedalling, take heed. justebikes.co.uk 23
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Discover a World of Sleep Comfort Since 1947, Jensen have been at the forefront of creating beds that provide the very best in Sleep Comfort. Every single model in our collection is designed to provide the body with the support it needs to give you the best night’s sleep. Whatever the level of support your body needs, Jensen beds will always feel soft, sumptuous and inviting.
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VITALISED VINTAGE Vitalised Vintage held a launch party at Paradise, hosted by Ellie Shepherd and attended by a crowd of west London faces including Jade Parfitt, India Langton and Hugo Heathcote, all munching on cakes from The Rebel Bakery.
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Reporting from all the best parties in our area FAMILY FRIENDS
An Arabian Night was held at Leighton House in aid of W10based charity Family Friends and raised £38,000. Christies auctioneer James Bruce-Gardyne led an auction that included a signed Rolling Stones poster, while guests included the Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea, Cllr Christopher Buckmaster and the charity’s Chief Executive, Flora Taylor. familyfriend.org.uk
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Fit for a princess An offer for Absolutely readers from The Royal Park Hotel
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Royal Park Hotel located in the heart of London. Close to Lancaster Gate tube station and a short stroll from Hyde Park, this property is a true gem. Each guest receives the VIP experience from the moment they step through the doors and is presented with a complimentary welcome drink of their choice: from pink champagne to fresh, chilled juice or a frothy cappuccino, the genuinely friendly staff will do their utmost to accommodate requests. The 48 bedrooms range from the Classic Double with Queen size bed to the decadent Deluxe Four Poster Suite complete with handmade four poster bed, silk ceiling and valences as well as oversized gold-gilded mirror. These are not cookie cutter rooms. Thought and care has been taken to ensure each one offers a home-from-home experience: expertly chosen antique furniture, wisely chosen soft furnishings that compliment the size and shape of each unique room and
modern facilities such as flat screen televisions confirm that each guest will enjoy their stay at this hotel. From 7 to 8pm each evening, guests are served champagne and canapés courtesy of the hotel. There is a comprehensive menu and the breakfast is not to be missed. Breakfast like a king on crunchy granola, fair-trade coffee, organic English tea, flaky pastries, smooth yoghurts and fresh juices. The winter promotion makes a stay at The Royal Park a very attractive prospect. From just £189, Absolutely Notting Hill and Kensington readers can enjoy a stay this hidden gem of a classic room including breakfast and VAT by quoting ‘NHK12’. This offer is valid from 15 December through to the end of February 2013, subject to availability. For further information, visit the www.royalpark.com, contact reservations on 020 7479 6600 or email info@theroyalpark.com 27
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THE LOOK Absolutely’s favourite catwalk trend
MALENE BIRGER
Roberto Cavalli Printed wool blend jersey dress, £745; net-a-porter.com
Erdem Libby hand-embroidered duchess satin dress, £1,680; brownsfashion.com
Alexander McQueen Floral Jacquard Stretch Knit Dress, £1,025; brownsfashion.com
Office Dilly Dally, £65; office.co.uk
WINTER FLORA
Erdem Irene floral printed silk dress, £1,035; brownsfashion.com
In the bleak midwinter, find comfort and joy with florals and embroidery
Mexicana Bonnie embroidered Leather Cowboy Boots, £455; brownsfashion.com
Topshop Tall co-ord floral blazer, £68; topshop.com
Mary Katrantzou Printed silk pencil skirt, £620; net-a-porter.com
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FASHION NOTES NORDIC LIGHT S
Nordic label Rutzou (left) is one of the carefully chosen brands stocked at Maida Vale’s Pipa, where a precicely curated capsule collection spans fashion, accessories, gifts, lingerie and children’s toys, all on a small site in Formosa Street. Cashmere scarves, bracelets by Bex Rox, tights by Falke and knickers by Bo Peep sit alongside jeans by Made in Heaven and True Grace candles. Boutique bliss. 1 Formosa Street, W9, 020 7266 2365; pipalondon.co.uk
PRINTS CHARMING
Orwell & Austin’s first collection of luxe, handmade and hand-printed scarves are made in Nepal from high grade silk and cashmere. Because each scarf is hand-woven and handprinted, no two are exactly the same and designer Jessica SchühleLewis wants them to ‘feel great against skin and make outfits pop’. Prices start at £210; store.orwellausten.com
THE BOLD & THE BE AUTIFUL
Conceived and created in Notting Hill, Nicola Woods’ stylish Beautiful Soul label features delightful prints, bright coloured silks and dresses in a variety of shapes and flattering cuts. Their popularity stretches across the pond and Kristin Davis (aka Charlotte in Sex and the City) wore the poppy print Takara dress on a recent US chat show. So, it’s great news that the collection is now available to buy online too and the spring/summer collection includes classics like this Emi Daisy dress (right). beautiful-soul.co.uk
SPLASH OUT
Anyone fleeing the chilly season and heading to warmer climes should head to Pistol Panties, where the new swimwear collection promises to add more than a touch of Hollywood glamour to any winter sun break. We’re packing the Racquel (left). £139, 75 Westbourne Park Road, W2; pistolpanties.com
MICROTREND... PINK SHOES DAVIDE, £165; THEJACKSONS.CO.UK
MIRANDA PINK, £275; AASEHOPSTOCK.COM
SWEDISH HASBEENS JODHPUR, £265; SUPRALONDON.COM
DIA PINK, £265; AASEHOPSTOCK.COM DELPHINA PINK, £55; KURTGEIGER.COM
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A new look
Sterling Silver Love, Respect & Protect Bangle £345 Eina
Ledbury Road’s Aashni & Co offers up 13 key pieces to revitalise your look for 2013 Draped Felt Jacket £599 Gaurav Gupta
Cropped tulle shirt £140 Bodice
Handmade embellished blazer £1,099 Sabyasachi
Moustache motif skirt £210 Bodice, Ahluwalia
Pleated blazer £315 Sneha Arora
Clock face BowTie £50 Sneha Arora
Resolutions. For the majority, these blurry eyed New Year’s Eve promises rarely survive beyond midnight. A general detox is what most of us hope for. There is nowhere better to start than putting some life and New Year cheer into your wardrobe. Here are 13 pieces for 2013 from Aashni & Co. Using staple solids with room to play with pops of colour through accessories will banish the winter blues and kick start a fashion fabulous New Year. All available at Aashni & Co. 47 Ledbury Road, W11 2AA, 020 7985 0155; aashniandco.com
Jewelled collar neckpiece £250 Shivan &Narresh 22k gold plated ‘Kirpan Necklace’ £365 Eina Aluwahlia
Hand painted miniaudier £159 Aashni & Co. Gold Plated Bird and Scallop Earrings £95 Suhani Pittie
Hand crafted gramophone £525 Exclusively at Aashni & Co.
Face printed Yoke dress with contrast back. £183 Sneha Arora
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Pop shop Is it fashion or is it art? The Rodnik Band’s Pop Art looks are shot on location in Notting Hill, exclusively for Absolutely Photography by ANDREW FARRAR Styling by PHILIP COLBERT
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Philip Colbert’s spoof fashion label The Rodnik Band merges fashion and art with a large dose of humour. Pendle Harte visits his W10 studio
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hilip Colbert produces two clothing collections a year. He has a diffusion line and a range of accessories; he shows at London Fashion Week and his dresses can sell for £1,000. So far, so fashion. But, unusually for someone with a portfolio like this, he couldn’t give a hoot about trends and doesn’t call himself a designer. Colbert’s background is in philosophy and he describes himself as a satirist. ‘I think of it as pop art clothing,’ he says; and with pieces including the Washing Machine dress, the Leg of Ham dress, the Boiled Egg dress and the Urinal dress, most of his buyers are art collectors and Japanese anglophiles. This is The Rodnik Band, a spoof fashion label that brings a bit of much-needed humour to an industry that is often accused of taking itself too seriously. Who can be serious when carrying a bag in the shape of a ham? (the ‘ham bag’ is one of his biggest sellers). ‘Fashion, obviously, is absurd,’ says Colbert, talking me through the collection in his small studio off Golborne Road. ‘And some of the things involved… it’s mind death.’ There’s certainly an element of the Emperor’s New Clothes in the fashion world. Nobody would dare to point out absurdity in something dressed up as a trend, but in Colbert’s work, the absurdity of, say, a dress in the shape of a boiled egg in a stripey egg cup (yes, really), is right there for anyone to see, not pretending to be anything other than absurd. Colbert’s conversation is enthusiastic, analytical and fast-paced, darting between ideas and fragments as he tells me the story behind Rodnik. ‘My work wouldn’t appeal to a traditional fashion mind. I’m not really doing anything in a fashion sense,’ he says. And: ‘I believe in the punk spirit that anybody can do anything,’ he says, admitting that his ‘design skills are a
bit limited’. His whole rise to fashion fame has been quite a whirlwind, built on hype, much in the way of the traditional fashion newcomer, only without the passion for clothes. The way he describes it, he started out importing a few scarves from Russia, then ‘folded them into dresses’, and when those sold surprisingly well (in spite of those limited design skills), Colbert brought in some actual designers from Saint Martin’s to elaborate the collection slightly, encouraged a bit of hype (a gig he did with a joke band and Peaches Geldof was widely dubbed ‘the worst gig in the world’) ‘and suddenly everybody wanted to buy it’. So Rodnik ran like that for a few seasons, selling in Barneys and other high profile places. ‘But then I lost my creative vision and thought it was a bit of a con – the dresses were around £600 and quite hard to sell and I thought it would be better to do things I was passionate about.’ So, applying a philosophical mindset to the world of frocks, Colbert began to mix art and clothes, resulting in his Pop Art vision, in which art can be clothing and vice versa. It’s not entirely a new idea – after all, Yves Saint Laurent made a dress from a Piet Mondrian painting in 1965, and early Moschino has more than a whiff of spoof to it. He’s not interested in providing people with a capsule wardrobe, but in ‘10% of the wardrobe’. In the collection there’s a Yellow Submarine coat, a postbox dress and an outfit
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‘My work wouldn’t appeal to a traditional fashion mind’ comprising a fish top and a chip skirt, plus a variety of bags in the shapes of sharks, cups of tea, matchboxes and other random things. Collaborations – big news in the fashion world – are important for Colbert too. He was filmed interviewing Alain de Botton (they discussed the philosophy of fashion and decided to launch a philosophical fashion line, which so far hasn’t happened) and other projects have included a film with Alison Jackson where Kate and Pippa Middleton (lookalikes, naturally) come to his studio
for a comedy fitting, plus a series of gigs with Japanese girl band No Cars. The Japanese love Rodnik and are big purchasers of the Routemaster Bus mackintosh and bag. As a non-fashion type with no interest in fashion, Rodnick is a serious fashion enterprise, without the seriousness. Watch out for him. therodnikband.com
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My best boot Our classic Chelsea Boot, particularly this season, in Sapphire velvet which I have worn nearly every day this autumn. The mix of velvet and leather in its construction gets surprisingly better and better and when well worn takes on a decadent glamour of its own.
My favourite piece of footwear This month has been so cold. I am warm and toasty in my Fur Impossible Boots, lined with 100% natural shearling inside.
My style icon Sophia Loren
My favorite holiday destination Anywhere beyond the Pyrenees. My most inspiring experience I was invited recently to join the pilgrimage to El Rocio (below, right) with the people who make my shoes and boots. It was a highly emotional, very beautiful and spiritual experience. It was not easy either. We walked 25 kms a day.
My most treasured possession I was recently given an old souvenir gold bracelet that tell the story in bas-relief of Don Quixote. It is so charming and joins my collection of antique jewellery.
My favorite piece of art Impossible to answer. I fall in love with a new artist each week. I was recently given the most beautiful giant phototgraph printed on thick paper by the Barcelonian/American artist Nicole Gagnum. I adore its colour palette and rhythms of nature give such energy. Penelopechilvers.com
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BASE CUTS The New Year is always accompanied with the secret yearning for an exciting new hair do, and Portobello Road’s Base Cuts is the perfect pit-stop. Free from the usual tense expectations or awkward exchanges, their fun and vibrant studio welcomes clients with a warmth and professionalism that’s instantly relaxing. Run by a team of wonderfully charismatic staff, their approach to hair styling is discerning and thorough, delivered with a deftness of touch that subtly conveys years of experience. What’s more, their highquality range of delicious-smelling products is sure to leave your hair smelling scrumptious without weighing it down. With the fabulous combination of a charming team of experts, a truly professional touch and a brilliantly dynamic salon, you can expect to leave feeling utterly rejuvenated. Sophie ThreaderBasecuts, 252 Portobello Road, W11, 020 7727 7068; basecuts.com and portobellodesigners.com
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ANAMAYA Just opened in Kensington is Anamaya, a quiet, sedate spa that offers a variety of unusual therapies in stylish surroundings. Therapies span massage, deep release bodywork, acupressure and reiki as well as hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, homeopathy and the intriguing-sounding Hummingbird Therapy. (This is a homage to the hummingbird, the creature with the largest heart in proportion to its size). An holistic global approach for treatment is the point of difference at Anamaya. Specific problems such as addiction, anger, back pain, chronic headaches, neck pain, pregnancy, relationships and stress are just some of the issues that Anamaya’s therapists and healers can help with. 1 Adam & Eve Mews, W8; 020 3011 0355; anamaya.co.uk 49
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FRAME A little piece of the New York/East London fitness scene has arrived in the form of Frame, Queens Park. There is a trendy, stylish, warm and friendly feel to the place. The changing rooms, which include gorgeous and natural Ren products are surprisingly luxurious in contrast to the more NYC loft style of the rest of the fitness centre. Co-founders Joan Murphy and Pip Black caused a fitness storm with Frame Shoreditch and have ‘the knowledge’ where health is concerned. They run a whole host of classes from Pilates reformer which promises to give you the body of a supermodel, excellent yoga, pre- and post-natal, kettlebells, dance and body conditioning classes are all on offer too. If you fancy an all-round super boost, Frame Camp could be the perfect class for you, combining intense cardio, strengthening and toning exercises for an all-round super health boost. The instructors are all first class, ensuring that you are in the right position to gain maximum results, without being remotely intimidating. For me, it’s Frame Method, which aims to strengthen, stretch and tone every muscle group. It’s a brilliant, dynamic and fairly fast-paced one-hour class taken by co-founder Joan. While the exercises are perfectly manageable, I definitely feel that I’ve worked every muscle the following day. After the warm up, we use the ballet barre, pilates ball, cushion and yoga strap to work all the muscle groups individually to the point of fatigue (ie until you feel The Burn), closely guided by Joan. You leave feeling hot and thoroughly worked out. In no time at all, you shall have the bum of Giselle. Sheena Skinner 27 Beethoven Street, W10; 020 8960 4849; moveyourframe.com
DANIEL MIKHAEL The highly capable team of Greek brothers have made Daniel Mikael a stylish and popular salon in ever-exclusive Connaught Village. Service is deft and professional with an insistence on relaxation (I am offered a glass of wine repeatedly, and they seem surprised when I decline; they have an actual fully stocked cocktail bar in the basement). My hair is snipped, highlighted and blow dried beyond recognition and I emerge looking fresh. Daniel has styled Claudia Winkleman, Savannah Miller and George Michael as well as styling shoots and hair for London Fashion Week. 4 Porchester Place, W2, 020 7262 5117; danielmikhael.com
SWANKY LASH AND BROW BAR Swanky has created a whole new community. Women all over west London now recognise each other from Swankys, which though outgrowing its small space, allows for the most sociable, gossipy manicures in town. Sisters Sophia and Donia and their white-clad team are experts at threading, manicures, pedicures and more, and everything comes with a lot of chat and relaxed, friendly feel. The Swanky sisterhood is growing and never before have the women of NW10 had such well-groomed, colourful nails. Caprice and Sienna Miller are fans. 26 Chamberlayne Road, NW10; 020 8964 2569
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HYDRAFACIAL AT WATERHOUSE YOUNG A non surgical facelift is how the hydrafacial at Waterhouse Young is billed... And it does not disappoint. Every wrinkle, fine line, oily and acne-prone skin is suitably treated, no blemish left untouched. A special hand piece is the weapon of choice – and a multi-talented weapon at that. Removing dead skin cells and impurities in the skin, whilst infusing with cleansing, hydrating, and antioxidant serums, it is a super effective way of making sure the pores soak up all the product. The final flourish is a red laser light, which helps circulation, reduces redness and irritation, and stimulates collagen and elastin production. Best of all, there’s no pain, just lovely staff and a chair so comfortable you almost fall asleep. The result? Excellent, rejuvenating and leaves you glowing. HC Hydrafacials from £200. 21 Devonshire Street, W1, 020 7486 3849; waterhouseyoung.com
POWERVIBE Many people assume that the Powerplate is a magic machine and all you have to do is stand on it for it to shake your muscles into shape by itself. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. It’s true that a Powerplate workout is a fast, effective way to work your muscles, build strength and tone your limbs. But it won’t happen without you breaking a sweat. That’s why you need the guidance of a trainer who will force you into a series of stretches, squats, jumps and other exercises that make use of the vibrating plate in creative ways. At Westbourne Park Villas’ Powervibe Fitness Studio, staff offer carefully planned bespoke programmes using the Powerplate alongside other methods –
KICK START A FITNESS REGIME FOR 2013 Start your new year with a new regular routine brought to you by Powervibe Fitness Studio, set to target each part of your body for an effective routine you can do at home, on the road, or in the office. This month, you will learn how to properly do a squat and overhead press. 1. Stand with feet hip width apart. Arms are by your side. 2. Bend knees and stick out bum as if you were going to sit on a chair. Keep back straight and make sure knees don’t go beyond toes. 3. At the bottom of the squat, your weight should be in your heels (as a way to double check, you should be able to wiggle your toes). 4. As you return to standing position, squeeze your bum and lift your arms straight above your head for the overhead press. 5. Return arms to side and move right into the squat. 6. Repeat for 15-20 repetitions. 7. To make this move more challenging, hold bottles of water or tins of tomatoes in your hands for increased resistance.
Pilates, boxing and more – to get just the results you are after. Sessions are brief at just half an hour because the Powerplate intensifies all exercises, so half an hour here is the equivalent of around 90 minutes of regular (off-plate) exercise. And moreover, the team at Powervibe is so friendly and welcoming that even the least enthusiastic gymbotherer is likely to quite enjoy going. Powervibe Fitness Studio offers Power Plate, spin classes, pilates and bespoke personal training in small, semi-private class sizes which keep instruction personalised and gets maximum results in a short amount of time. 95a Westbourne Park Villas,W2, 020 7229 9614; powervibe.co.uk
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5.47am Woken by sound of Sue snoring. Am on a Life Skills weekend workshop in West Norwood sharing a room with Sue from Croxley Green. Try to get back to sleep but Sue sounds like a freight train. 5.56am Text Guru Darren to thank him for telling me to attend this workshop. I’ve already learnt so much about myself. Then read my Manifest Your Perfect Destiny book. 7.01am There’s only cornflakes and wholemeal bread for breakfast. I ask the lady serving where the gluten/wheat/dairy/caffeine/soya free section is, but she doesn’t know. Says she will talk to management. 7.23am Still no response from management. Spot Maurice the Workshop Facilitator and ask him to sort it out; he says he will do what he can. I miss Guru Darren. 9.07am The first session of the day: Getting in touch with unexpressed emotion. Maurice asks us to remember a significant episode in our childhood where we suppressed anger. 9.23am Chris from Kings Langley is re-enacting the time when his father locked him in the cupboard with a broken fridge freezer. Maurice is role-playing Chris’s father and the two of them are getting quite shouty with each other. 9.38am Maurice has had to take Chris outside. We can hear them doing deep breathing exercises by the kitchen wheelie bin. 10.12am Finally it’s my turn. As my ‘emotion portal’, I have selected the time my mother lost me in the playground when I was five. Sue has taken on the role of my mother. 10.25am Tell mother aka Sue how much it hurt that she didn’t come to find me for a full 15 minutes. Mother aka Sue comforts me and says that she loves me very much. 10.34am Feel inexplicable and overwhelming anger towards mother/Sue. Tell her that she shouldn’t have had children in the first place if she couldn’t look after them properly. 10.37am Slap mother/Sue. 10.39am Maurice says that physical violence in unacceptable. He has spent years creating a safe environment in which to help people work through their emotional blockages. I am clearly not ready for this advanced weekend workshop. He is, however, facilitating a beginnners workshop in South Ruislip in early February. 10.48am Back in bedroom, packing. Spot a Snickers bar in Sue’s wash bag. It’ll play havoc with my sugar/ dairy/wheat/ intolerances but I don’t care. Sue had it coming. Eat it while I wait for taxi to take me to the station.
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lpine air brings a glow to the skin like nothing else. Throw in a morning’s adrenalin-fi lled ski-ing and a warming mug of Glühwein at lunch and you have the secret to eternal youth. Maybe. Or, you can cheat and recreate the look at home. Michael Kors showcased the après-ski beauty to perfection at his Autumn Winter show. Girls with highly-flushed cheeks, flawless complexions and stained lips radiated youthful good health. To achieve the look international make-up artist Kay Montano recommends using a luminising foundation, such as the Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturiser and patting it gently into your cheeks. Then layer a creme blush on top – applying it to the cheekbones, ‘coming further over to the centre of the face than you might usually,’ she says. It’s crucial for this look to retain a naivete and gentle old-fashionedness, so load up with mascara – but on the top lashes only. And Montano even advises: ‘If you’re very fair, then just curling them will do.’ For evening, adding a slick of MAC’s Satin Taupe eyeshadow will look effortless. Then use a lip stain or creamy matte colour on the lips; patting it in with your fi nger is best to keep them looking slightly undone. Remember to keep it low-maintenance – you’re a carefree snow-bunny, after all.
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Celebrating its 10th birthday in 2013 is Their Nibs, home of designer Fiona Bell’s vintageinspired, romantic childrenswear. The actual shops may have closed in Kensington Park Road and Chamberlayne Road but the brand remains very much alive at Selfridges, Harrods and other stockists. To mark the decade there’s an exclusive anniversary capsule collection featuring full circle skirting, gathered waists and true vintage cuts with immaculate detailing and finishing that can only belong to Their Nibs. theirnibs.com
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Keep track of their growth spurts with this Ruler for Measuring the Growth of Human Beings. Rob Ryan’s first piece for SCP features his characteristic paper cut design, where a poem is interwoven with whimsical imagery. It’s a highly decorative yet functional piece, for the most stylish child’s room. scp.co.uk; £138
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There’s still time to see the Mouse King (right), a highlight of the current Royal Opera House’s beautiful production of The Nutcracker, featuring Tchaikovsky’s stunning score, which continues until 16 January. The Royal Opera House 020 7304 4000; roh.org.uk
Absolutely TINIES How to keep them amused
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Readers of the stylish and educational children’s magazine Okido will love My head-to-toe body book, which provides an informative introduction to the world of biology for primary age children and under. Highlights include a delightful diagram of the intestinal track and a fun page on skeletons. The story follows a little girl called Koko who asks questions like ‘How many teeth do you have?’ and ‘Why is blood red?’ on a journey of self-discovery – it is bound to inform and entertain. Thames & Hudson, £12.95.
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Selling out at W9’s Pookie and Peach is Tenzi, a beautifully simple and highly addictive game for all ages. Up to four people have 10 dice each, and have to be the first person to roll all the same number, it causes much excitement when the winner shouts TENZI! £12; pookieandpeach.com
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A family affair Kensington’s most stylish toddlers congregate at Maggie & Rose members’ club. Founder Maggie Bolger tells Gemma Billington why family clubs are the way forward
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t is pertinent to point out, before we go further, that I personally don’t have any children. Therefore, the Maggie & Rose concept – a family member’s club – was not exactly an institution that I had any prior experience of or need for. Upon my visit to meet founder Maggie Bolger, the Kensington site is filled with pushchairs, pregnant women and clusters of excitable youngsters. Bolger is friendly with an astute, business-like demeanour, and clutches one of Maggie & Rose’s famed coffees. Bolger summarises the concept of the club pragmatically: ‘It’s a place you can go, with your children, and
hang out whenever you want. It’s supposed to be your home from home, that’s the whole ethos.’ On a humdrum mid-morning Tuesday, the place is positively bustling. Clearly Bolger has hit the proverbial nail on the head. The Maggie & Rose story began 12 years ago when Bolger had her first child and encountered not only the challenge of forming a new community of friends, but also a distinct lack of child-friendly boltholes that ticked all the right boxes. ‘When I had my first child none of my friends had kids. Not one. So I didn’t know how to meet people’ she admits, ‘I had to traipse around church halls and libraries where 20 or so kids would be packed in. There was no quality
moment that you could meet people.’ Though she concurs that much has improved in recent years, her early experiences prompted her to create the kind of hub she so craved for herself, fellow parents and her children. One that would be stimulating and entertaining for both mother and child... and serve the all-important great coffee and brownies. ‘It was about finding a place where you felt you belonged and not like a second class citizen, basically, because nobody really put a lot of thought into mothers at the time.’ she adds. So what is the Maggie & Rose magic that keeps the little ones entertained and parents forking out a yearly membership fee? For one, the classes and workshops aim
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high; with regular visits to the Tate and other big museums – of which Bolger is a huge fan – and a popular cooking class that aspires to teach recipes beyond Rice Krispie cakes and pitta bread pizzas. Maggie & Rose also provide popular birthday parties, tailor-made to your little one’s every whim. Though there are sadly no stories of outrageous requests when I prompt Bolger to spill the beans, she gives a wonderful insight into the world of spectacular party cakes from Jane
Asher and relates an entertaining story of a near life-size Winnie the Pooh cake and the challenges of cutting into it without traumatising the young guests. Child-friendly industries are on the up, and though many formerly adult-centric businesses have cottoned on to all things kid-friendly, Maggie & Rose were really the pioneers. Maggie & Rose recently celebrated their fi fth birthday by opening a second club in Chiswick, in an impressive 7,500 sq/ft building with 2,000 sq/ft garden and roof terrace, featuring a rather fabulous helter-skelter running through two levels. She describes
the site as ‘a bit more New York warehouse-y’ and even confi rms that they have (miraculously) received planning permission to build on the roof terrace. In terms of further expansion, Bolger describes the business as ‘very ambitious’, admitting ‘we’d love to have one wherever they’d take us, wherever we could fi nd a space.’ Ever ambitious, Bolger and the team have identified further areas to expand into, both in London and further afield. ‘Everyone needs a Maggie & Rose’ she summarises. Judging by the happy customers – both parents and children – it would be hard to disagree. maggieandrose.com 63
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Not just This Morning... but every morning
Marilyn Stowe is the senior partner at Stowe Family Law and resident family law expert on ITV’s This Morning. Leading the UK’s largest dedicated family law firm, she has more than 30 years’ experience handling divorce cases and family law proceedings.
· One of the first solicitors to qualify as a family law arbitrator through the newly-formed Institute of Family Law Arbitrators (IFLA).
· The first Chief Assessor and Chief Examiner of the Law Society’s Family Law Panel.
· A Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers: a global association of lawyers recognised for expertise in their respective countries.
Located in WC1, Stowe Family Law specialises in family law issues and covers a wide range of cases. From divorce to cohabitees’ rights, with dedicated international and children’s teams. The team also offers mediation, arbitration and collaborative approaches and benefits from a specialist in-house forensic accountancy department that tracks down hidden assets and can provide immediate financial advice.
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How does a Danish woman become one of London’s major sushi players? Absolutely meets Feng Sushi’s Silla Bjerrum to discuss sustainable fishing and healthy eating
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n 2008, Silla Bjerrum was the first woman to be invited to the prestigious Seven Samurai Sushi Competition. That’s no mean feat, especially since she’s not even Japanese. The Danish-born sushi expert has also served as a judge for the competition twice, she teaches regularly at Leith’s cookery school, Divertimenti and Billingsgate and is a leading voice on issues surrounding sushi and sustainability. She’s also a serious businesswoman, having launched the Feng Sushi chain that now has six branches (including Notting Hill Gate and Kensington Church Street) and is founding member of the Sustainable Restaurant Association, and recently won the Sustainable City Awards for the food category. This is a company with some highly ethical credentials and a dedication to both healthy eating and healthy fishing. It’s not one to be overlooked. Bjerrum is a busy woman. Recently appearing on Japanese TV talking about the crisis of endangered Blue fin Tuna, she’s passionate about her causes and passionate about sushi, which she first discovered in London almost 20 years ago. ‘I went for an interview at Nippon Tuk, owned by Jeremy Rose, in 1994. I fell in to sushi, but
soon discovered I had a flair for it and absolutely loved the food.’ She saw immediate parallels between Danish and Japanese food, and soon abandoned her plans for an academic career for a life in sushi. ‘Japanese food is clean, simple flavours with a real focus on ingredients – not dissimilar to Nordic cuisine – and it has been so interesting to see the growth of Japanese food in the UK over the last 18 years.’ Feng Sushi first opened on Fulham Road in 1999. ‘My then business partner Jeremy Rose and I wanted to do a good quality delivery sushi concept, while offering casual eat-in too. Over the years we have expanded organically. In 2010 the original shareholder group departed and Luke Johnson came onboard as serious investor. Since then we have enhanced the business, in particular online delivery, and opened up to new projects: a delivery hub in Billingsgate Market and a gorgeous restaurant on West Hampstead’s West End Lane offering eat-in, take-away and delivery. Our latest venture is a new design focusing on keeping the eat-in experience undisturbed by the delivery service.’ Running a business is very demanding, as everybody knows, so how does she manage any sort of work/life
‘Japanese food is not dissimilar to Nordic cuisine’
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DAY 1 Breakfast: porridge. Snack: Four brown rice salmon and chive maki. Lunch: x-ray salad with baby spinach, seaweed and low-sugar dressing, and yellow tail sashimi. Snack: edamame and ‘rescue’ veg sticks with tofu, wakame and coriander dip. Dinner: rainbow trout broth with soba (100% buckwheat) noodles. £41.50 DAY 2 Breakfast: porridge.Snack: salmon temaki with brown rice. Lunch: Japanese bean salad with baby spinach and seaweed, and scallop sashimi. Snack: detox broth, ‘rescue’ veg sticks with tofu, wakame and coriander dip. Dinner: spicy cuttlefish and soba soup, and salmon and ikura tartar on cucumber disk. £48.75 DAY 3 Breakfast: porridge. Snack: Four brown rice yellowtail and chive maki. Lunch: soba noodle salad with baby spinach and seaweed, and salmon sashimi. Snack: seaweed and scallop salad, ‘rescue’ veg sticks with tofu, wakame and coriander dip. dinner: Loch Duart heavenly salmon on brown rice donburi. £46.25
balance? ‘I would lie if I said this is easy, but I love my family and I love my job, so it is all about ensuring one does not exclude the other,’ says Bjerrum. ‘I think it can be useful for children to see that a parent has an important role outside the home which they enjoy, but in return it is important to switch off at home and be there for the kids and do things with them they like to do regularly. I do not always get it right, but parenthood is a wonderful challenge in life.’ Silla actively supports the Marine Stewardship Council and has become an authority on sustainable fishing. ‘All our fish is sustainable sourced, it is our ethos, conscience, our insurance for future deliveries and our fengsushi.co.uk knowledge that well-sourced sustainable fish simply tastes better.’ And health-wise, sushi is one of the best things for you. ‘It is a well balanced meal of good carbs, right protein, the good fats, vegs and omega 3 and omega 6. Sushi is also very good for portion control, leaving you satisfied, but not bloated.’ For January, Silla has devised a special three-day diet, delivered to your door, which promises to kick start a healthy new year by helping to get rid of cravings. She says: ‘It consists of complex crab, seaweed and protein, but not wheat, sugar or preservatives and is approximately 1,500 calories a day, so you will not starve, but return to good habits after the festive period.’ Sounds good to us.
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100 grams 100% buckwheat soba noodles 80 grams baby squid or cuttlefish – cleaned Teaspoon chilli jam or tablespoon kimchee chilli 1 teaspoon grape seed oil 2 shitake mushroom ¼ red pepper 1 teaspoon Japanese dashe 2 tablespoon tamari 400 ml boiling water Coriander to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ask your fishmonger to clean the squid or cuttlefish. Firstly boil soba noodles for six minutes until al dente, rinse in cold running water and leave to rest in a colander. Rinse red pepper and shitake mushroom and cut both into thin strips. Cut the fish into thin strips. Heat the vegetable oil, fry fish for a few minutes and ad chilli and vegetable, stir fry for a further two minutes. Add water, tamari and dashe to a saucepan, heat and add then soba noodles, decant into a large bowl and add squid and garnish with coriander. Ready to serve. 67
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sourdough bread. The schnitzel comes lukewarm in a paper box and Natasha’s skill shines through – chicken in simple breadcrumbs took on a wonderful texture, slightly crispy, with high quality meat and the addition of delicious crispy parsley and not a trace of grease. Crushed potatoes were another
lovely texture, and simple radicchio leaves with lemon added extra tang. The soup was almost unbelievably creamy, thick and hearty and deeply delicious. It’s certainly one of the best lunch options around. And then there are the cakes. We tried carrot cake, super moist and full of flavours (ingredients include pineapple, apparently) and a ginger cake that was light and topped with vanilla cream and redcurrant. Both were fluffy and tasty. Natasha sells bags of her home-made granola and when she starts offering breakfast, there will be homemade yogurt with house compote, cake of the day and freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice. The Orchard describes itsef as a canteen, but that sounds a bit sterile – this is a small place that really is a labour of love. 69
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or homely West Indian classics, Island on the Rise is the place. Owner Beverley is a motherly, welcoming face and, with the help of her daughter, she serves up a menu of family-oriented food that isn’t, as people might fear, all about the spicy pepper, but is all about wholesome, hearty dishes. There are home-made patties (made daily and selling fast at just £1.60) and a breakfast menu that spans porridge of the day (cornmeal, banana or oat) as well as fried ox liver, fried dumplings or the standard bacon and egg style fry-up. Snacks and sides include chicken wings, roti, ‘mac n cheese’ and fried plantain. For dinner, we started with saltfish fritters, which were fluffy and tasty, and loved main courses of vegetable curry (mixed beans, breadfruit, coconut) and the best-selling jerk chicken (home-
made jerk marinade and sweet and peppery barbecue gravy), both decorated with large slices of fried plantain and accompanied by lashings of rice and peas. Portions are huge, in character with the hearty, generous ideal, and everything is tasty and filling. Charistmatic Beverley has more plans for the place – in 2013 she’ll roll out a new menu with a focus on American staples such as biscuits, maybe grits, and some less starchy options, alongside more salads and children’s meals. And she’s keen on variety – she holds children’s parties here, plus open mic nights. There’s always a rum punch and a cocktail on the menu and she throws herself into events (like the recent black history month) with enthusiasm. With private catering options and free delivery within a generous three-mile radius, Island on the Rise is, quite literally, on the rise. 71
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New to west London is Jessica’s recipe bag delivery, a clever new service that takes the planning and thinking out of the weekly shopping and cooking grind. Just sign up and a bag will arrive on your doorstep every Monday evening, containing everything you need to make four meals for four, with simple, tasty recipes. Our bag, for instance, featured butternut squash risotto, fi sh pie, burgers and sesame chicken noodles. And brilliantly, anything they expect you to have at home (chilli powder, cornflour, Worcestershire sauce, in our case) will be highlighted in an earlier email. With a new menu each week, this service really lightens the load. jessicasrecipebag.co.uk
RUM PUNCH
Just opened in All Saints Road is The Rum Kitchen, a new venture from the people behind Ping and Love Brunch. It’s a Caribbean-inspired beach shack restaurant and cocktail bar, offering classics such as jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish, curry mutton and oxtail – but best of all, there’s a secret cellar stocking over 100 different sorts of rum. We can’t wait to try it. 6-8 All Saints Road W11; 020 7920 6479; therumkitchen.com
Planning a party in January? Everybody will be on a health kick, so making sure your catering is suitably lean and restrained, while retaining a party feel, is no mean feat. So the lovely people at Social Pantry have devised a series of delicacies including tuna tartare salad, quail eggs on toast (pictured) and the admittedly less health-conscious chocolate brownie with gold leaf. socialpantry.co.uk
YOOMOO
Frozen yoghurt is healthier than ice cream, making it the perfect January treat and Yoomoo, in the Kensington High Street arcade, offers some of the best. With just three per cent fat and lots of yummy flavours and toppings, what’s not to like? Unit 11, 123 Kensington High Street, W8; yoomoo.com 73
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Sea of dreams
Family holidays needn’t be chaotic. Pendle Harte enjoys a relaxing stay at Corfu’s Marbella Beach Hotel, where everything is easy
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ravelling to Greece when the headlines scream doom and gloom doesn’t feel quite right. Or is it? Are we supporting a dying economy with our imported pounds or exploiting a disastrous situation? What about rioting and will people resent us? We weren’t sure. The travel industry assures us that it’s fine, safe and a good idea to visit Greece. And anyway, it seems that there’s Greece, and there’s Corfu. In Corfu, it’s business
as usual, from the bustling airport to the tourist trail. Corfu is a place that relies so heavily on tourism that there’s little industry here that’s not fuelled by it in some way, from big hotels to shops selling snorkels and lilos, and if we all stayed away there would be no economy at all. The same applies to most of the islands and much of the mainland too, thanks to its beautiful, craggy coastline, sunny climate and decades of tourist-friendly development. Marbella Beach is one of the island’s finest hotels (the confusing name refers
to its beautiful beach, not the entirely unrelated Spanish resort) and it’s a large, hilltop structure, spread over an irregular-shaped site, an easy half-hour taxi ride from Corfu’s airport. While we are in the taxi, my phone rings. ‘Ms Harte? I’m afraid you’re going to miss dinner, but would you like us to set something up in your room for you? Do the children have any preferences?’ Someone at reception has clearly been reading my mind. The children haven’t eaten and it is getting late. This feels like
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a good start to a week that’s designed to be undemanding and indulgent. We arrive in our deluxe family suite to find, as promised, a meal laid out for four, complete with – oh joy – a bottle of wine, plus mini desserts for the children. Switching off the extreme air-conditioning and opening the (two) balcony doors, we acclimatise to the fiercely warm evening air and wonder what the view will hold when the sun rises. Though not huge, our accommodation is cleverly designed for a family of four: there’s a children’s bedroom with its own bathroom, a living area with a sofa and outsize television, plus a main bedroom with a second outsize television (our girls are very impressed with this. Two televisions!) and a decadent-sized bathroom. When the sun does rise, it reveals spectacular views from both balconies. We can look down over the hotel’s manicured gardens to the beach and along the luscious coastline. And because of the angle of the rooms, and the lack of internal doors, we can see the sea from anywhere in the suite, including the bathroom. It’s a well-equipped arrangement; we have an espresso machine, a constantly refilled fruit bowl, a mass of toiletries, an extravagance of towels and a well-stocked mini bar. You can hire a car and tour the island easily from Marbella Beach, and a day in
Corfu Town is definitely not to be missed, but if you’re here for a week as a family there’s ample amusement to be had without leaving the hotel. There are five swimming pools, for a start, and access to the beach (clear water and good snorkelling) is down some rocky steps. We spend the week wafting from meal to meal via the pools, the beach and our balcony, with a few visits to the gym and some of the planned activities
for breakfast, followed by spaghetti and chips for lunch and dinner. For us, ultimately, the most delicious things were the simplest and most local – yoghurt and honey, for instance, and tomatoes and feta. Every evening brings entertainment that ranges from the bizarre but more hilarious than you’d expect (an Eastern European Beatles tribute band) to the fun for all the family (fire-eaters on the beach). If you wanted to eat out every night, you’d have to hire a car since there’s nowhere really to walk to, but this is a family holiday and it’s hugely convenient to stay put. Moreover there’s a kids disco every single evening and who could bear to miss that? With its beautifully kept grounds and spacious feel, Marbella Beach offers proper relaxation. It may be large, but it doesn’t feel crowded; it may be family-oriented but it’s not full of screaming brats. It retains a calm, almost otherworldly feel while catering quietly to your every need.
If you’re here for a week as a family, there’s ample amusement to be had without leaving the hotel – we avoid pool aerobics (too comical) but enjoy archery, while our daughters (age six and three) love the daily mini club, run by the energetic and lovely Steffi, who takes everybody’s children off their hands for a very welcome two hours every afternoon. You can never be hungry at Marbella Beach. Mealtimes comprise an allencompassing spread and the buffet offers a schizophrenic abundance of international favourites in a dining room that overlooks the sea. For children, it’s heaven. Left to their own devices they can have coco pops and pain au chocolat
Classic Collection Holidays (classic-collection.co.uk; 0800 294 918) offers 7 nights at Marbella Beach Hotel, Corfu from £570 per person in May 2013. Price based on 2 adults sharing a double room on a half board basis and includes return flights from London Gatwick (other UK departure airports available) to Corfu and private transfers.
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Ice Age Absolutely hits the slopes to discover Europe’s top ski resorts
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TSCHUGGEN GRAND HOTEL, AROSA Otto Herwig came to Arosa in 1883. He was recovering from a lung condition and he needed clean mountain air to recuperate. It must have worked because he set up the Berghilf Sanatorium for lung patients in 1892. And so Arosa became primarily a place for bronchial sufferers until the winter season of 1929/1930, when it transformed into the Tschuggen Grand Hotel. Now, apart from Mario Botta’s new 43,000 sq/ft spa, the peace and quiet and fresh air of the little mountain-top village has hardly changed. The hotel lies at the top of a winding road and, when it finally comes into view, it’s like some secret place surrounded by pine trees that’s just sitting in the side of a mountain, waiting to be discovered by errant travellers. As well as taking on Mario Botta’s architectural vision, Carlo Rampazzi has recently been entrusted as designer of the rooms and, my word, it feels like you’re in an artist’s vivid dream. Huge, taller-than-needed headboards with individually decorated squares, colourful-patterned ceilings, high-back chairs and, in the south-facing rooms, just the panoramic gloriousness of the Alps. With 400 sq/ft to walk around in the smallest room, space isn’t exactly lacking, and the adjoining bathroom with marble-covered surfaces and heated floor is amazing. The spa triumphs: hot and cold pools, 12 treatment rooms, Swedish and Turkish saunas, a Jacuzzi… any sore joints after a hard day’s skiing will be well and truly loosened up. To add to this, the newly-built Tschuggen Express takes 12 people straight from the hotel onto the mountain in two and half minutes. The amount of times mornings have turned into mayhem with the disorganisation of assembling skis and heading to the chair lifts – that hassle is, thankfully, completely gone. Doubles available from £390 per night. For further information and bookings visit tschuggen.ch or call +41 81378 9999. Easy Jet flies to Zurich from London Gatwick. Flight prices start from £35.99 per person.Visit easyJet.com to book. The Swiss Travel System provides a dedicated range of travel passes and tickets for visitors from abroad. The Swiss Transfer Ticket covers a round-trip between the airport/Swiss border and your destination. Prices start at £85. 00800 100 200 30 or visit swisstravelsystem.co.uk
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CHALET EDELWEISS, COURCHEVEL
BADRUTT’S PALACE HOTEL, ST. MORITZ
Walking into Courchevel’s Chalet Edelweiss, you are struck immediately by its most unique draw: at once you are in, without question, the most luxurious chalet in this exclusive location, but equally, what overwhelms you is a comforting sense of warmth and intimacy. A newly built, 3000sq/m model of Alpine perfection located directly on the Bellecote piste, the chalet’s interior is a lesson in timeless elegance and envelops you in a homely world of sumptuous furnishings in hues of biscuit and cream that contrast beautifully with its unsurpassable collection of contemporary art; you’ll question whether the guarding presence at the door of the indoor pool and spa area really can be a Dali: it can. Spoilt as you are inside the chalet, which unwinds seven floors upwards around a magnificent spiral stairway, one gaze out at the breathtaking panoramic views is sure to jolt your memory as to why you’re actually there – the skiing. Incorporating a 50sq/m ski-room complete with instructors on hand, Edelweiss has ski-in ski-out access, so you can be kitted out and on the piste within minutes exploring the Trios Valleys, the largest ski area in the world. And off the piste? Your wish is the chalet’s command. A recommended course of action would be to indulge your weary limbs on the spa floor, relaxing in the Hammam and sauna, or allowing the dedicated massage therapist to work out the stresses of the day before retiring to your palatial en-suite to glam up and emerge reenergized and ready for a glass of champagne or two at the chalet’s in-house nightclub. Always on hand to top up your glass, the staff display a marriage of attentiveness and discretion; ready when you need them and invisible when you don’t.
Overlooking the serene St Moritz lake, Badrutt’s Palace is perfectly located to enjoy the vistas – and facilities – of the surrounding Engadin Valley. This Swiss ski haven was, at one time, just a summer retreat. In the 1860s, no one wanted to brave the St Moritz winter, so Caspar Badrutt made a bet with five rich Englishmen that if they stayed for the winter and didn’t enjoy themselves, he would foot the bill. If they enjoyed themselves, however, they would pay and spread the word. Needless to say, Badrutt won the bet and word did indeed spread. Fast. The only difference now being that Badrutt’s Palace has kept advancing with the times, yet maintains its historic foundations. Despite its size and hints of its lavish past, there is no sense of vulgarity. It’s just pure beauty. badruttspalace.com
A 7-night stay at Chalet Edelweiss, Courchevel 1850, starts from 80,000 including daily cleaning, chef and butler (courchevelprestigechalets.com) .We travelled as guests of Summit Retreats (summitretreats.com) and Easyjet (easyjet.com) in association with Courchevel Tourism (courchevel.com). Easyjet offers daily flights from London Gatwick & London Southend to Geneva from £50. Morton’s 2&8 Club hosts the nightclub at Chalet Edelweiss; mortonsclub.com or call 020 7499 0363.
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What was the brief for this property and who was the client? The project was for an international client. The brief was to create something interesting and layered, using lovely materials for the family’s London base, which reflected how they wanted to live when in London, that was different to anywhere else they might stay. What was it like when you first saw it? The property had not been touched in 20 years, so it needed to be completely gutted before we could begin to refurbish it. The staircase was in the wrong place, and there were not enough bedrooms. We were
converting two flats into one, so this meant all the services including gas, water and heating were still separate and had to be joined. There are several different styles here. What’s the story behind the wood paneling? The paneling in the hall is satinwood and bronze, with stone inset flooring. The paneling in the library is American black walnut with sycamore detailing, set in a herringbone pattern to offset the very square nature of the room. The floor is made from oak parquet de Versailles. And the pink bath? The daughter in the family wanted a pink room and 87
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bathroom. We sourced the amazing mosaics behind the bath from Mesguich at Kensington Square and the underside of the free-standing bath is in Middleton Pink. What is your favourite feature? My favourite feature is the master bathroom, which features a beautiful monolithic bath made from Italian marble, which we commissioned expert stonemasons to hand cut, but there are wonderful details throughout the two storey flat.
How would you describe your own style? It is a cross between classic elegance and sumptuous living. Years ago you worked for Nicky Haslam. What did you learn from him? Everything! It was an amazing experience. He is a genius with great memory retention for details he has seen in rooms and buildings across the globe. 020 7751 4125 j-v-b.com 89
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longues to beautifully crafted bespoke pieces, the company has certainly positioned itself as a true ambassador for British design and manufacturing. With an exquisite collection available both online and in their beautiful west London showroom, comprising of various room sets and a wide selection of homewares and accessories, it’s a covert yet delightful find. The company is receiving a wealth of attention at
present with two of their products; the Fenton chair and Bernini sofa, shortlisted for The International Product Design Awards 2013. “We are proud to be a British brand that hasn’t compromised on quality, luxury or comfort and have remained true to this since our establishment in 2002. Our design team have a great radar for trends and seem to be getting it right each year. Being able to understand and service the requirements of our
customers and their aspirations is true adroitness.” Ayo Ogunde, Marketing Manager at The Sofa and Chair Company The Sofa and Chair Company is currently running its Winter Clearance Sale, with 70% off a number of products. There is also 20% off all new orders. Quote: Absolutely to benefit from free delivery within the M25. Visit the showroom at 4-5 Roslin Road, W3 8DH. Shop online www. thesofaandchair.co.uk or call 020 8993 4415 91
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Legal force Marilyn Stowe is one of the country’s leading divorce lawyers, and she’s a television personality too. Absolutely catches up with her to discuss justice, families and The Archers Most divorce lawyers don’t end up on television. How did your stint on This Morning come about? I enjoy public speaking and have debated marriage at the Oxford Union. I have regularly appeared on provincial radio and TV over the years; but I’ve also done Richard and Judy and other national talk shows on TV. Sometimes the brief is tricky; I debated cohabitation with Baroness Deech on Radio 4 and the outcome of a Supreme Court case on BBC Breakfast. I’ve also handled PR as a solicitor on behalf of the Law Commission for reports on family law. ITV were looking for a very experienced family lawyer but also someone who was unafraid of the media who could explain things in a straightforward way. They called me out of the blue and interviewed me, and things went from there. Do you enjoy being on television? Yes I do, handling people’s problems is what I’m used to but I’ve very much enjoyed being in the studio and meeting celebrities and the people who run This Morning – who wouldn’t?! It’s a very professional outfit. You have also been involved in storylines for The Archers. Tell us more. I was recommended to the scriptwriters of the series and asked to devise the nastiest divorce scenario I could think of for one of the characters. So I had him running a private partnership with his girlfriend and hiving off business to it from his company, so depleting the company profits to reduce
the payout to the wife. Then the girlfriend turned on him! I’ve also advised the scriptwriters on Coronation Street when they ran a storyline about Peter Barlow, who was an alcoholic father and the grandfather turned up to obtain custody of the child. I suggested it would be a good idea for them to reach agreement about the child, to demonstrate settling is better than litigating and they took my advice. You are known to have a strong sense of justice. When did you first notice it Even before I qualified. I used to do voluntary work for the local CAB. In fact that’s where I first spoke to my husband who I’d seen around the courts. He had gone along to do a voluntary session too. I worked in partnership with him for many years and we ran free legal clinics at all our offices. When I set up my own firm I continued this and I offer free legal advice on my blog, www.marilynstowe.co.uk which is currently getting over 32,000 visits per month. I also acted for Sally Clark on a pro bono basis and obtained the medical report that freed her from her imprisonment when she was wrongly convicted of the double murder of her baby sons.
Most divorce lawyers are male, but many (most?) clients are female. Is this an issue? I think there was a problem not with clients but the lawyers; they found me a bit too hot to handle. Today I would say there are easily as many women as men lawyers and I don’t find there is a problem. How does working in family law impact on your own family? How do you find enough time for them? I always put my family first and still do so I was always around when my son was little and it was hard. However, now my son is a lawyer himself I am thinking of my firm first and growing and expanding it for posterity. You have been married for 30 years. What advice can you give people on making marriage work? My husband and I are tolerant of each other and respectful of each other’s careers. We don’t compete; we have grown and developed together for our mutual benefit. We are also always able to laugh together. His very dry sense of humour has saved many potentially tricky situations between us. stowefamilylaw.co.uk
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GREGORY PLACE, KENSINGTON W8 A truly delightful house which is tucked away in the heart of Kensington and has been refurbished to a high standard throughout. Gregory Place is situated just off Holland Street and a moments walk from Kensington Church Street and its many shops, cafes and restaurants.
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Abbotsbury Road W14 A substantial and unusually wide, detached house which backs on to Holland Park. Entrance hall • Drawing room • Dining room • Large kitchen • Study • Family/ playroom • Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom • 4 further bedrooms, 2 en suite • Garden with outdoor swimming pool • Garage • Off-street parking
Guide price £13,750,000 Holland Park & Notting Hill 020 7371 1111 gareth.jones@carterjonas.co.uk
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Hyde Park Square W2 An immaculately presented duplex apartment with enviable south facing views over Hyde Park Square, situated in a grand Grade II listed white stucco fronted building. Reception room • Dining room • Kitchen • 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • Porter • Private entrance • 2 private patios Access to communal gardens
Guide price £2,500,000 Share of freehold
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Melbury Road W14
Queensdale Place W11
A unique studio house arranged over three floors and extending to over 3,300 sq ft/306 sq m.
A recently refurbished, architecturally designed contemporary house.
Double-height reception room • Kitchen • Library/media room 5 bedrooms • 4 bath/shower rooms • Paved patio garden
Spacious open-plan first floor • Reception/kitchen/dining room 3 double bedrooms • Additional bedroom/study • 2 en suite bathrooms • Shower room • Private terrace
£3,500 per week
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Napier Place W14
Addison Road W14
A light and spacious contemporary house set over two floors and located in this charming cobbled mews.
An elegant apartment on the raised ground floor of this attractive period building in Holland Park.
Reception/dining room • Open-plan kitchen • 3 en suite double bedrooms • Utility cupboard • Cloakroom • Garage
Reception room • Conservatory • Kitchen • 2/3 double bedrooms En suite bathroom • Further bathroom • Off-street parking for 2 cars
£1,800 per week
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Hyde Park Street W2 £7,250,000
Elgin Crescent W11 £1,950,000
Egerton Road SW3 £1,095,000
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Gordon Place W8 £3,850,000
Drayson Mews W8 £2,650,000
Hillgate Place W8 £2,470,000
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Holland Park Avenue W11 ÂŁ5,750,000
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Gloucester Road SW7 ÂŁ3,500,000 A unique opportunity to acquire this striking and beautifully refurbished Victorian terraced house with a large west facing garden. Occupying over 2,000 sqft, this generously proportioned Grade II listed home has recently been completely refurbished and now comprises two reception rooms, a separate kitchen, a superb patio garden, four double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a roof terrace. The property is situated at the northern end of Gloucester Road, opposite Kensington Gate. Freehold.
SOUTH KENSINGTON: 020 7590 0800 sales.skn@marshandparsons.co.uk
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Elgin Crescent W11 ÂŁ1,295 per week This stunning apartment is situated within an elegant period property backing onto pretty communal gardens. The apartment has been beautifully refurbished and boasts a large stunning reception room and modern kitchen. The bedroom accommodation comprises two large bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a separate study area/guest bedroom and a shower room. The flat also benefits from direct access to stunning communal gardens.
NOTTING HILL: 020 7313 6910 lets.not@marshandparsons.co.uk
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Old Court House W8 £1,250 per week
Portobello Road W11 £1,150 per week
This spacious apartment is located within a well maintained portered building close to Kensington High Street. The flat comprises a bright double reception room with high ceilings and wooden floors, a separate modern kitchen, three double bedrooms with good storage and three bathrooms.
This immaculate maisonette is situated in the heart of Notting Hill. The flat offers a spacious open plan reception room with a fully fitted kitchen which leads onto a large private roof terrace, a utility room with separate washer and dryer, three double bedrooms and three modern bathrooms.
KENSINGTON: 020 7368 4450 lets.kns@marshandparsons.co.uk
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Adam & Eve Mews W8 £695 per week
Elsham Road W14 £565 per week
Located on a charming mews off Kensington High Street, this split level apartment boasts a bright open plan kitchen/reception room with wooden floors leading out to a balcony and up to a large decked roof terrace, two double bedrooms and a bathroom.
Located on a pretty tree lined street just a short walk from High Street Kensington, this superb apartment offers excellent living accommodation throughout, including a separate kitchen, a large reception room, a modern bathroom and two well proportioned double bedrooms.
KENSINGTON: 020 7368 4450 lets.kns@marshandparsons.co.uk
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LEINSTER GARDENS, W2 ÂŁ9,000,000 Freehold
A truly exquisite seven bedroom, Grade II Listed home, on the doorstep of Hyde Park. Over 6000 sq ft with suitable accommodation for a large family and staff, this impressive property offers a large formal dining room and an impressive proportioned first floor drawing room. There is a handsome kitchen breakfast room on the ground floor with a snug sitting room adjoining it. The basement houses a large media room whilst the family bedrooms occupy the upper three floors, of note is a wonderful master bedroom suite with a walk in dressing room. The en suite bathroom is spectacular with a chic copper & nickel roll top bath and a large shower.
17 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2EU
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PEMBER ROAD, NW10 ÂŁ2,995,000 Freehold
An incredibly rare, architect-designed house offering unparalleled space and volume. Approached through private gates, the home internally offers an imposing 32 ft south facing reception room with sliding doors that open onto a walled garden. There is a contemporary kitchen, master bedroom suite with adjoining family room, dressing room and beautiful en suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms, a study/bedroom five, a further family bathroom and a guest cloakroom with shower. This exceptional home also benefits from a split level, self contained studio space with mezzanine area, kitchen, shower room and its own entrance.
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CLEVELAND SQUARE, W2 ÂŁ2,500 per week Short let
An immaculately presented three bedroom lateral apartment, overlooking a beautiful garden square. Occupying the entire raised ground floor of a double fronted period property, this fantastic apartment presents a generous reception room with notably high ceilings and crisp neutral dĂŠcor. Beyond this is a well-designed and fully fitted kitchen with smart integrated appliances and dual sinks. There are three good size double bedrooms, all of which feature fitted wardrobes and stylish en suite facilities. Elsewhere is a supplementary guest cloakroom.
17 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2EU
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CORNWALL CRESCENT, W11 ÂŁ1,500 per week Long let
Stylish, contemporary and undeniably cool; this stunning three bedroom maisonette offers generous proportions in a fantastic location. Bright and fresh with dual aspect windows, the sizeable reception room encompasses the entire top floor and features light neutral dĂŠcor, beautiful wood floors, a centerpiece fireplace and is open plan to a smart dining area and L-shaped kitchen. There are three double bedrooms in total, two of which have en suite bathrooms and ample fitted storage, whilst elsewhere on the lower level is a modern guest shower room.
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ow many people can say they genuinely love their job? That they know every day will present a new set of challenges? And that they will meet different and interesting people every working day? I may be in the minority, but yes, I definitely fall into this category. When I embarked on my property career some 11 years ago, I knew I would enjoy being ‘out and about’, rather than sitting behind a computer screen all day. However, I never really expected to enjoy what I do quite so much. The journey of buying and selling property is daunting for most people and I think I speak for most estate agents when I say that being the constant in that journey, supporting buyers and sellers throughout the process, is very rewarding indeed. Of course, there are challenges along the way, and estate agents can very often be in the firing line, but when you exchange contracts, it’s a great feeling. For the majority of people I work with, buying and selling their property is probably the biggest transaction of their lives – so it’s important to build a trustworthy relationship from the get-go. I consider myself lucky to be working in the estate agency profession – but I consider myself even luckier to be doing it in one of the most exciting neighbourhoods, in one of the most exciting cities in the world. I’ve worked in Notting Hill for almost five years now and the longer I stay here, the fonder I become. The people I meet on a daily basis are interesting and varied, ranging from young couples wanting to buy their first home right through to local developers looking for a new project. The architecture of Notting Hill is as exciting and varied as the people and amenities. One of my favourite properties
on the market at the moment is a first floor flat on Stanley Gardens overlooking the beautifully landscaped private gardens. The high ceilings, the distinct period features, the stunning views and the fabulous location mean it is a ‘ticks-all-the-boxes’ gem for a lucky purchaser. The 2012 property market was interesting, albeit unpredictable, largely due to the Olympics and Jubilee Celebrations. Now that life is back to normal, we expect a higher volume of sales in 2013. Despite a comparatively slower market, we saw average house prices increase by approximately 10%, a healthy capital gain for home-owners in the Notting Hill area. The spring market started incredibly strongly and we are anticipating the same for the 2013 property market, although without quite the same price hikes. Interest rates are likely to stay low, global uncertainties will continue and with an average of 13 buyers currently chasing every property on the market, competition will sustain house prices. This, along with restricted space for new building development in prime central London and in particular Notting Hill, will continue to challenge the buyer/property ratio. When you also consider the growing demand from both domestic buyers and international investors wanting a piece of the Notting Hill action, London will maintain its reputation as a safe haven for hard-earned money. With this in mind, I believe there will be a more modest and natural climb in house prices of approximately 5% throughout the year, with much of the growth taking place in the first half of the year. Needless to say, I am looking forward to an exciting and prosperous 2013. 020 7313 2890; marshandparsons.co.uk
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Portland Road, Notting Hill An outstanding, contemporary house with off street parking and a west facing terrace set within a private, gated courtyard.
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Holland Street,Kensington A very special family house with a wonderful 73 ft long garden.
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I have to admit that the S&P team were by far the best agents I’ve met and I was able to present different apartments corresponding to my request. There dynamism and experience was hugely appreciated.
Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill A great renovation opportunity; impressively large, completely unmodernised, freehold house in a highly sought-after location in Notting Hill.
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Bark Place, Bayswater A beautifully presented freehold house, occupying approximately 2,237 sq ft, with the advantage of a west facing garden, terrace and garage.
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£1,700 per week Prince Edward Mansion, Notting Hill A beautifully presented three bedroom flat on the fourth floor of a sought-after red brick mansion block.
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Brunswick Gardens, Kensington A stunning five bedroom Victorian stucco fronted family house, with the advantage of a lovely rear garden.
Getting the right people to sell your home is no easy task, especially finding a team who give sound advice on price, communicate honestly about every stage of the process and help secure that sale in a timely manner! Well, on all counts, Strutt and Parker did a first rate job. From start to finish, we were given great professional advice on strategy and it was great to work with such an energetic, highly organised and pro-active team. Rosie, Notting Hill
You may know that we did have the flat on sale a year ago with another agent and the difference in terms of professionalism, responsiveness, quality of advice and all round service could not have been greater. Dominic, Chelsea
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Lansdowne Crescent, Notting Hill A newly refurbished two bedroom apartment ideally situated on one of Notting Hill’s most desirable streets.
I’ve been so impressed by the sheer efficiency and professionalism of S&P’s short lets division that I’m raving about them to anyone who will listen! You’ve restored my faith in estate agents.
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Stafford Terrace, Kensington Refurbished throughout, a super lateral first floor flat situated in a pretty stucco fronted building in this desirable street.
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Holland Park A beautifully presented first floor flat situated in a highly desirable Holland Park villa overlooking Holland Park.
Victoria, Chelsea
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Palace Court, Bayswater An immaculately refurbished second floor flat in this much sought after building moments from the park.
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Queensborough Terrace, Bayswater This modern apartment has been refurbished to an excellent standard and is situated within a stone’s throw form Hyde Park.
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2013 promises to be another excellent year for our clients. We take pride in knowing that our philosophy, approach and passion for selling and letting property in London has achieved extraordinary results for our clients. Our attention to detail, coupled with excellent customer service and expertise in the marketplace unveils a track record of delivering on promise every time. We are proud to count amongst our clients many of the property industries leading professionals. If your New Year’s resolution is to get the most out of your property, whether you are considering selling or letting, contact your nearest office. Kensington & Holland Park Notting Hill & Bayswater
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DOING IT FOR THE KIDSChristmas to the 17,000 children that are Douglas & Gordon, leading London estate
NEW APPOINTED MANAGER
William Tellwright has moved from John D Wood & Co.’s successful Kensington office where he has worked for 14 years as Head of Flat Sales. John D Wood & Co.’s Holland Park office is one of the company’s six branches in the Kensington & Chelsea borough which works particularly closely with the teams in the Kensington and Ladbroke Grove offices. William Tellwright comments: “Due to having worked in Kensington Church Street it is natural for me to move just down Holland Park Avenue to Portland Road to manage this office and concentrate on property sales within W11 & W14. I will continue to work closely with Matthew Harrop in Kensington as well as with Rollo Miles in our new Ladbroke Grove office.” John D Wood & Co. Holland Park 020 7727 2233 hln.sales@johndwood.co.uk
agents, once again took to the streets on one of the coldest days in December for the third annual D&G Charity Day in aid of the children’s charity Kids Company. Over 350 removal boxes were filled across the company’s 19 offices, weighing over 6.5 tonnes, to create Christmas hampers for London’s most vulnerable children. This years master removers Anthony Ward Thomas supported the charity day by providing lorries, removal men and boxes for the day to help transport donations from the D&G offices to the Kids Company Headquarters in Blackfriars. The day was also supported by The Keyholding Co who helped collect donations across their network. The items, ranging from packets of pasta to luxury boxes of chocolates, were packed into thousands of individual hampers by Douglas & Gordon staff, ready to be handed out at
looked after by Kids Company. As well as food and 750 toys, Douglas & Gordon collected over £10,000 from generous donors within Douglas & Gordon territory. Ivor Dickinson, Managing Director of Douglas & Gordon said: ‘Once again we have been amazed by the generosity of homeowners and businesses within D&G land. In previous years we have collected over 8.5 tonnes, but considering the recession it is no surprise that the total donations weighed in at 6.5 tonnes. We are still astonished by the amount received which will create hampers for thousands of Kids Company families most in need over Christmas. We would like to thank everyone who has generously donated to this worthwhile cause. For further information please contact Ivor Dickinson, Managing Director at Douglas & Gordon, on 020 7963 4600
SINCLAIRS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
As an independent agent in W2, Sinclairs prides itself on understanding the importance of what a well-managed property means. This has become an integral part of their business. The vastly experienced team provides clients with informed advice and peace of mind, so should any emergency arise, their property is in good hands. ‘We obtain quotations from local, independent contractors for any issues and this enables them to offer comprehensive choices and ensure any headaches are brought to a swift conclusion. We organise repairs as well as emergency maintenance and 24 hour call out services. Buying an investment is a big step and they want to make managing it a little easier for our clients.’ John White Branch Manager, 020 7298 1550; sinclairslondon.com
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STYLISH BOUTIQUE
Cowshead not only occupy a wonderful building but their interior is also a feast for the eyes. After a treatment it’s a perfect place to pick up a gift for a loved one.
PARK
THE MOST FABULOUS COCKTAIL IS...
Kyoto Garden, in Holland Park, described as one of ‘three places in London you’ll never forget’ (along with the Cabinet War Rooms and Portobello Road). Open daily until dusk. Then up to the Clarendon…
The Clarendon’s first floor cocktail bar has French doors leading onto the terrace. The bar upstairs serves cocktails. 70 people can comfortably party away, if you’re feeling popular.
BEST KEPT SECRET
FAVOURTIE RESTAURANT...
NEW LAUNCH IN KENSINGTON
Having been in agency for a combined 19 years, Patrick Clayton is launching a new agency covering the RBKC. ‘We are really excited to be based in the heart of Kensington and hope to bring a fresh personal approach to the industry,’ they say. ‘We know and love with area and with our combined experience we will offer you the best possible tailored service across both sales and lettings. To demonstrate this, we are offering 0% on both sales and lettings for a limited period.’ For more information, please contact Ian Lynch or Roger Sharp info@patrickclayton.co.uk 020 7368 1638
would be spent in the newly refurbished Leighton House museum, the former home and studio of the leading Victorian artist, Frederic Lord Leighton, and is now home to the priceless collection of Islamic tiles.
MOST FABULOUS PROPERTY... A LOST HOUR...
It will be the Penthouse, 76 Holland Park, £5,999,950 for the 125 year lease. Situated on the second and third floors of this Grade II listed double fronted building. Comprising of two self-contained three bedroom apartments that would be perfect for an extended family.
The Ladbroke Arms is wonderfully warm and cozy throughout the winter months and continuously serves great food. It’s certainly a must on a chilly evening.
WILLIAM TELLWRIGHT HEAD OF SALES IN HOLLAND PARK AT JOHN D WOOD & CO WTELLWRIGHT@JOHNDWOOD.CO.UK
RUTH BLOOMFIELD The residents of Notting Hill were given a little preChristmas gift by the government when controversial plans for a so-called Mansion Tax on properties worth £2m or more were ditched by Chancellor George Osborne. Estate agents from Ledbury Road to Pembridge Square breathed a collective sigh of relief at the news, but where does the status quo really leave us? One thing is certain. Prices in the area remain astronomically high. A five bedroomed house on Orme Square is currently on the market for £10m and you could spend more than £2m on a one-bedroomed crash pad on Kensington Park Gardens. Pity poor old Robbie Williams who has been house hunting locally and is finding the ‘astronomical’ for a family home” frightening - even though he’s worth £100m. ‘I don’t know how anybody can afford to live in London full stop,’ he said. However, according to forecasts by Savills estate agents, the wild growth in prime central London will settle this year with the market stagnating and no above-inflationary price increases expected until at least 2015. So bad luck to those who enjoy calculating the paper profit their properties are earning, but good news for those not keen on living in a ghetto of absentee oligarchs, where the local pub has been closed down to make way for another McMansion. 117
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Oakwood Court, Abbotsbury Road, W14 / £965,000
Addison Road, W14 / £1.2m
Huntsmore House, Pembroke Road, W8 / £1.5m
Denbigh Road, W11 / £1.75m
Ladbroke Terrace, W11 / £2.5m
Addison Crescent, W14 / £1.8m
Park Close, Ilchester Place, W14 / £2m
Bywater Street, SW3 / £2.5m
Hyde Park Gardens, W2 / £4m
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Edith Terrace, SW10 / £595 per week
Warwick Gardens, W14 / £795 per week
Chesham Street, SW1X / £875 per week
Brunswick Gardens, W8 / £900 per week
Pembridge Square, W2 / £1,100 per week
Bedford Gardens, W8 / £1,450 per week
Ladbroke Grove, W11 / £2,000 per week
Paultons Square, SW3 / £2,500 per week
Westbourne Grove, W11 / £3,250 per week
-BESPOKE REAL ESTATE6 Holland Street W8 4LT I +44(0)20 7361 0400 I www.wilfords.com I info@wilfords.com
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Westbourne Park Road, W11
ÂŁ1,295,000
1101 Sq. Ft./ 103 Sq. M. | 2 Bedrooms | Leasehold | Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea A sensational apartment with high ceilings arranged over the raised ground and first floor of this imposing period building. Wilfords London, 6 Holland Street W8 4LT wilfords.com
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Academy Gardens, W8
ÂŁ692 per week
517 Sq. Ft./ 48 Sq. M. | Studio | Long Let | Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea A gorgeous studio flat in this prestigious block in the heart of Kensington Wilfords London, 6 Holland Street W8 4LT wilfords.com
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PALACE COURT, W2 £1,600,000 STC TENURE: L/H +S/O F/H
One of the most prestigious portered blocks in W2, this sumptuous apartment has been impeccably designed by the current vendor to an exacting standard. The property comprises large double-aspect reception room with hardwood parquet flooring and working gas fireplace, a bespoke eat-in kitchen with granite surfaces, under-floor heating, and a second working gas fireplace, two double bedrooms (with built-in wardrobes), and two bathrooms (one en-suite). Palace Court is ideally located for the local amenities, restaurants and shops found in Notting Hill Gate with the beautiful open spaces of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens found close by. Anscombe & Ringland, 020 7727 7227; anscombes.co.uk
LIVING
Absolutely THE MOST LUXURIOUSLY APPOINTED PROPERTIES ON THE MARKET IN OUR MANOR
THE DREAM
STERNDALE ROAD, W14 £2,950,000 A beautifully presented end-ofterrace family house which has been completely rebuilt behind the original façade and finished to an exceptional specification. With over 30 years of experience in constructing some of central London’s finest homes, Marldon have created this quality residence moments from Brook Green and within easy reach of Holland Park, Kensington High Street and Westfield London. Jackson Stops & Staff, 020 7727 5111; jackson-stops.co.uk
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PORTOBELLO ROAD, W11 £1,750,000 LEASEHOLD
A stunning first and second floor duplex apartment in this iconic Portobello Road location. The property boasts amazing entertaining space, perfect for open-plan living, and direct access from the kitchen to a large westerly roof terrace. The property offers a 23ft+ master suite and additional second double bedroom serviced by a chic shower room. Two bedrooms, en suite bathroom, shower room, open-plan reception room/dining room, kitchen, roof terrace. Bective Leslie Marsh, 020 7221 4805; bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk
KEMPSFORD GARDENS, SW5, £1,350,000
PROPER PRICING
In this age of instant information and virtual communication rather than face-to-face or on the telephone, it has never been more important to launch a property for sale at the correct price. Why? Because the internet has changed the way property is received by potential buyers, and more and more enquiries come directly by email from our website and the various property portals. This means there is less chance of a frank conversation between agent and applicant about a property which suits their needs but is, perhaps, over-budget. Rightmove recently conducted a survey which found out that 2/5 would-be buyers wouldn’t even request a viewing if they thought a property was overpriced. If this applies to the Kensington market then it is more important than ever to take advice and price your property appropriately, or run the risk of deterring interest from browsing parties. We have seen overpriced properties languishing on the market, eventually selling for less than they should, while those correctly priced attract good interest. Matthew Harrop, Director John D Wood & Co, Kensington, 020 7908 1100
A stylish three bedroom house spanning three floors with a private patio located within Kensington & Chelsea. The freehold house has been elegantly designed throughout creating a contemporary and comfortable home. Comprising over 1300 square feet of luxurious living space, the property is bright and spacious with wooden flooring and bespoke wardrobes fitted. This quiet house is perfectly located in Kempsford Gardens for easy access to transport, shopping and restaurants. Wilfords, 020 7361 0400; wilfords.com
UP YOUR STREET
TREADGOLD STREET, W11 £1,350,000
A fantastically located and beautifully presented end-of-terrace Victorian house which has been recently refurbished to a high standard. Based over three floors and thoughtfully laid out, it makes ideal comfortable family living. The property provides excellent entertaining space from a reception room that can be sealed off from the rest of the house but also has French doors that lead into the dining room. With a goodsized eat-in kitchen that also leads out to a charming patio, perfect for summer entertaining, the house has been well laidout and boasts the original wood flooring and column radiators throughout. On the first floor are two bedrooms, one with French doors leading out to a good sized terrace. A further bedroom with an en suite shower room is located at the top of the house.
Rollo Miles; John D Wood & Co, 020 7229 2356; johndwood.co.uk
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WOODSFORD SQUARE, W14 A newly refurbished family home with a 1st floor open-plan reception room, off-street parking and a south facing garden, in arguably the best position overlooking the communal gardens. Approx. 3,314 sq ft. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, double reception room, gymnasium, family/cinema room, study, garage. Freehold Guide Price £4,950,000
HOLLAND PARK GARDENS, W14
LADBROKE GROVE, W11
A raised ground floor flat, completed to a superb specification offering contemporary living, whilst retaining its original Victorian grandeur. Approx. 960 sq ft. 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double reception.
A fantastic, spacious and well located apartment with private balcony, situated on the 3rd floor (with lift). Approx. 635 sq ft. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, balcony, communal garden.
Lease to 2102 Guide Price £1,550,000
Freehold Share Guide Price £725,000
HOLLAND PARK 020 7727 2233 hollandpark@johndwood.co.uk
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An attractive south facing family house arranged over four floors with steps up to the house and a pretty front garden. Features include a well proportioned double reception room on the ground floor, fireplaces and cornicing throughout, and a charming garden that has a gate with an arch trellis leading to a flower garden. Approx. 2,141 sq ft.
TRUSTE
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CHEPSTOW ROAD, W2 A magnificent stucco-fronted Victorian house forming part of an elegant terrace. The current family have lived there for the past 34 years and the house has been very well looked after. Approx. 2,306 sq ft. 5 bedrooms, bath/shower room, 3 receptions, sun room, utility room, cloakroom, terrace, gardens. Freehold Guide Price £2,850,000
ALBA PLACE, W11 A superb house located in one of Notting Hill’s premier mews, just off the world renowned Portobello Road. The mews is aptly positioned for all the bars and boutiques of Notting Hill. Approx. 977 sq ft. 2 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, reception room, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, roof terrace. Freehold
Guide Price £1,495,000
LADBROKE GROVE 020 7229 2356 ladbrokegrove@johndwood.co.uk
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TREADGOLD STREET, W11 A fantastically located and beautifully presented end-of-terrace Victorian house recently refurbished to a high standard. Spanning three floors, boasting a charming patio garden. Approx. 1,523 sq ft. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, cloakroom, roof terrace, outside storage. Freehold Guide Price £1,350,000
2 bedrooms, bathroom, reception room, terrace. Leasehold Guide Price £875,000
LADBROKE GROVE 020 7229 2356 ladbrokegrove@johndwood.co.uk
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An extremely well proportioned maisonette set over an iconic local laundrette on this most popular road in North Kensington. Approx. 963 sq ft.
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141 Years of Property
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Chelsea 020 7589 6677
Kensington 020 7795 4288
Notting Hill 020 7221 4805
Ladbroke Grove 020 7221 0330
Brook Green 020 7603 5181
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Park Views
Harvist Road Queens Park NW6 A striking three storey Victorian town house (281 sq m/3,025 sq ft approx.) beautifully presented in a contemporary style, directly overlooking Queen’s Park. The house has recently undergone a complete refurbishment and extended into attic to create this spectacular family home over looking Queen’s Park in all its splendor. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), cloakroom, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, office, utility room, store, terrace, patio, garden.
Freehold £2,750,000 Ladbroke Grove office mm@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 0330
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Ambassadorial Proportions
Christchurch Avenue Queens Park NW6 A substantial double fronted house (419 sq m/4,514 sq ft approx.) providing spacious accommodation arranged over three floors. On a corner plot and approached via electric gates this house incorporates air conditioning throughout and benefits from attractive grounds which surround the property. 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suite), cloakroom, dressing room, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, double garage, shed, garden, off street parking.
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Freehold ÂŁ3,650,000 Ladbroke Grove office mm@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 0330 JSA Jonathan Arron Residential 020 7604 4611
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Kensington 020 7795 4288
Notting Hill 020 7221 4805
Ladbroke Grove 020 7221 0330
Brook Green 020 7603 5181
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Charming Cottage
Treadgold Street Notting Hill W11 A charming end-of-terrace Victorian house (141 sq m/1,518 sq ft approx.) that has been recently refurbished to an excellent standard. Arranged over three floors, the accommodation is thoughtfully laid out with extensive entertaining space, generous rooms, a wondrous roof terrace and an abundance of natural light. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), cloakroom, reception room, kitchen/conservatory, dining room, roof terrace, out building , patio, garden.
Freehold ÂŁ1,350,000 Ladbroke Grove office mm@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 0330
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Lateral Living
Oxford Gardens North Kensington W10 A fabulous and exceptionally bright duplex apartment (135 sq m/1,453 sq ft approx.) occupying the top two floors of this elegant double fronted house. The property occupies a favourable position on the street and enjoys a great south facing private terrace leading off the hallway. Oxford Gardens runs west off Ladbroke Grove close to local shops and underground station. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room/kitchen, study, utility, roof terrace.
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Share of Freehold ÂŁ1,750,000 Ladbroke Grove office mm@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 0330
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Kensington 020 7795 4288
Notting Hill 020 7221 4805
Ladbroke Grove 020 7221 0330
Brook Green 020 7603 5181
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Prime Location
Ladbroke Road Notting Hill W11 A stunning lateral apartment (178 sq m/1,916 sq ft approx.) across two immaculately maintained period properties in this prime Notting Hill location. Created with a definitive Italian influence, much emphasis has been placed on style, simplicity and flow. 3 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, en suite shower room, cloakroom, reception room, dining room, study, kitchen, utility room, patio garden.
Leasehold ÂŁ2,350,000 Notting Hill office bc@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 4805
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Victorian Elegance
Clifton Gardens Little Venice W9 A fantastic opportunity to acquire an elegant, but un-modernised 5 storey townhouse with consent to be extended. The house is currently laid out as a self contained lower ground floor apartment with loosely self contained apartments above, and consent for the property has been granted for it to be turned into one family dwelling of 4,631 sq ft to include an extra floor built on the top. To the rear of the house is a south east facing private garden. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 cloakrooms, 5 reception rooms, 4 kitchens, balcony, front and rear gardens.
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Freehold ÂŁ4,295,000 Notting Hill office bc@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 4805
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Kensington 020 7795 4288
Notting Hill 020 7221 4805
Ladbroke Grove 020 7221 0330
Brook Green 020 7603 5181
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Modern Extravagance
Campden Hill Road Kensington W8
Share of Freehold ÂŁ1,500,000
A striking handsome apartment (110 sq m/1,184 sq ft approx.) arranged over two floors Kensington office in this beautiful period property. Recently refurbished to exacting standards, the property kt@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk offers practical yet contemporary living and entertaining space and features a private west facing garden. Excellently located within the Royal Borough,the property is moments 020 7795 4288 to the various amenities of Notting Hill and Holland Park. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (main en suite), reception room, kitchen, garden. Refreshingly different estate agents
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Royal Borough
Holland Park Kensington W11
Share of Freehold ÂŁ2,800,000
A beautifully designed, light and spacious lateral apartment (126 sq m/1,351 sq ft approx.) Kensington office exceptionally well located within the Royal Borough in the heart of Holland Park. Situated on kt@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk one of the most sought after roads in Kensington, within a striking stucco fronted villa, this second floor apartment offers ideal accommodation either as a pied a terre, city apartment 020 7795 4288 or investment. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, kitchen.
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Kensington 020 7795 4288
Notting Hill 020 7221 4805
Ladbroke Grove 020 7221 0330
Brook Green 020 7603 5181
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Artesian Village
Northumberland Place Notting Hill W2 A beautifully presented family house boasting excellent entertaining space. The house has been refurbished whilst maintaining period character and offers well proportioned rooms throughout. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), shower room, reception room, kitchen/dining room, playroom, study, cloakroom, utility room, garden.
Family Living
Monmouth Road Notting Hill W2 A fantastic opportunity to let this immaculately presented house. The property has been refurbished to a high specification with wood flooring throughout the reception areas. 3 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, 2 shower rooms, double reception room, dining room, family room, kitchen, utility room, front garden, west facing roof terrace.
Unfurnished ÂŁ1,850 per week Notting Hill office kf@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 5388
Unfurnished ÂŁ1,850 per week Notting Hill office kf@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 5388
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Penthouse Perfection
Portobello Road Notting Hill W11 An interior designed flat on the first and second floor of this period conversion. The property boasts a fantastic open plan living space, which leads onto a large private decked roof terrace making the flat ideal for entertaining. 2 bedrooms, shower room, en suite bathroom, reception room, kitchen/dining room, roof terrace.
Charming Mews
Victoria Grove Mews Notting Hill W2 A spacious mews house laid out over two floors. The property boasts good entertaining space, well proportioned bedrooms with ample built in storage and has been finished to a high standard throughout. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception/dining room, kitchen, cloakroom.
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Unfurnished ÂŁ1,195 per week Notting Hill office kf@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 5388
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LETTINGS MELBURY ROAD, WEST KENSINGTON
W14
DETAILS ÂŁ3,500 pcm Furnished or unfurnished
CONTACT Carter Jonas 020 7371 3377 carterjonas.co.uk 8 Addison Avenue, W11
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unique studio house arranged over three floors providing flexible family accommodation with double height reception room, conservatory dining room and paved garden. Melbury Road is ideally located close to Kensington High Street
and Holland Park. This wonderful house extends over 3300sq ft/306sq m. Accommodation comprises entrance hall, double-height reception room, conservatory, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, four bathrooms/shower rooms, library/media room/fifth bedroom and paved patio garden.
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Argyll Road, W8 - £750 per week Furnished A bright and modern two bedroom apartment just off the Kensington High Street boasting a spacious reception/dining room and small balcony.
Kensington Green, W8 - £850 per week Furnished A spacious two bedroom, two bathroom apartment, boasting modern fixtures and wooden floors. The apartment comprises a bright spacious living room with a separate fully equipped kitchen.
Pater Street, W8 - £485 per week Furnished
Palace Mansions, W14 - £795 per week Furnished A spacious three double bedroom lateral apartment benefiting from high apartment in the heart of Kensington a bright south-facing ceilings,The wood floors has in the reception areas, private balcony and onsite A fantasticblock 3 bedroom maisonette on thefeaturing sought after streets of the Phillimore Estate. property wooden floors throughout, an integrated remote modern open plan system, kitchen/reception room. underfloor heating, a roof terrace andporter. controlled sound lutron lighting, a garden to the rear. A spacious and recentlyW8 refurbished oneper bedroom in this well managed Stafford Terrace, - £2,950 week,flat furnished
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Stanhope Terrace, London, W2
- ÂŁ1,200 per week, Furnished A stunning two bedroom apartment located a stones throw from Hyde Park. Situated on the first floor of an attractive period building, the property benefits from high ceilings and a spacious reception room. Completely refurbished throughout, with early viewings recommended.
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Clanricarde Gardens, W2 - £525 per week furnished A lovely two double bedroom flat in a impressive building offering two double bedrooms large living room smart bathroom and period features.
Alba Place, W11 - £1,250 per week furnished An amazing light and bright two bedroom mews house offering an open plan kitchen/reception room with excellent dining space and benefiting from an unusual sauna room and plunge pool to the ground floor.
Colville Terrace, W11 - £695 per week furnished A stunning second floor apartment with a large and bright reception room and large double bedroom offering clean modern and comfortable accommodation, available for short lets.
Scampston Mews, W10
- £1,250 per week unfurnished A spectacular mews house in gated cobbled plot development offering period features mixed with modern facilities spread over two floors with generous living space.
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AN IMPRESSIVE AND WELL-PRESENTED SIX BEDROOM GRADE II LISTED FAMILY HOUSE
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et back from the road, and approached through an attractive front garden, this house occupies approximately 2,895 sq ft over four floors, with excellent entertaining space and a lovely southfacing garden. The property, which has been in the same ownership for 28 years, has the advantage of a fabulous studio house linked via a corridor to the main house. Bedford Gardens is a highly soughtafter wide tree-lined street located between Kensington Church
Street and Campden Hill Road and therefore benefits from the shopping and transport facilities of Kensington High Street and Notting Hill Gate. The open spaces of Holland Park and Kensington Gardens are nearby. Freehold. Local Authority: The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
DETAILS
Bedford Gardens, W8 Price Upon Application
CONTACT
Strutt and Parker 103 Kensington Church Street, W8 020 7938 3666 struttandparker.com Entrance hall • Drawing room • Sitting room • Dining room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Two studies • Six bedrooms • Three bathrooms • Shower/utility room • Cloakroom • Terrace • South-facing garden 2,895 sq ft (268.94 sq m)
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PROPERTY
PROFILE
MOVING IN
NOTHING’S BETTER THAN THE INSIDE SCOOP. LOCAL AGENTS GIVE THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS...
HANGOUT
Miles Meacock, Strutt & Parker, 020 7221 1111, miles.meacock@ struttandparker.com E&O kicked off a new wave of Pan-Asian restaurants in London. Opened in 2001, it still enjoys a healthy reputation for serving excellent cocktails and exciting, eclectic Asian food in an incredible atmosphere, every day of the week.
KIDS
Richard King, Beaney Pearce, 020 7221 9044, rking@beaneypearce.co.uk The excellent Kids Club at The Gate Cinema. Showing recent blockbusters and family classics, entry is £1 for members (annual membership is £4), and there are always great little activities to get involved in as well.
FACT
Keith Rigby, Bective Leslie Marsh 020 7221 4805, keith.rigby@ bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk It’s amazing to think that just only 50 years ago streets like Colville Terrace and Powis Square were where notorious slum landlord Peter Rachman used to operate.
SHOP INSPIRATION
Paul Hyman, Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, 020 3280 3504, phyman@kfh.co.uk Tonic on the Portobello Road. It sells quality menswear from a selection of good designers and I always find something. I recently picked up some cool Edwin smokey blue chinos that I absolutely live in at the moment!
STREET
Nigel Hargreaves, Homesite 020 7243 3535, nhargreaves@homesite.co.uk Originally Queensway was named Black Lion Gate and was no more than a country lane across the surrounding fields. Its name was changed to Queens Road in honor of Queen Victoria who was born in nearby Kensington Palace.
TIME OUT
Liza-Jane Kelly, Marsh & Parsons 020 8846 3497, ljkelly@marshand parsons.co.uk Zen Health Spa on Notting Hill Gate is the ultimate oasis of calm. Their wonderful massages and expert acupuncture treatments are worth every penny. For those with a busy work schedule, Zen is open until late and at the weekends.
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An extremely light, contemporary house in this quiet cul-de-sac in Holland Park. The property has undergone extensive refurbishment and features wood flooring and central music system/surround sound throughout. Large open plan kitchen/dining and reception room with balcony, three double bedrooms, three bathrooms, study, terrace.
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