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Richard Young opens his Bowie archive to the public

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Eleven Gallery's new exhibition of Norman Parkinson's fashion photography

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The new rose quartz, Agent Provocateur's kimono and London Fashion Weekend

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or many, February is the bleakest month. We’re several months into winter and it feels as if there’s no respite in sight. All the dark mornings and afternoons, the relentless chill, the cruel grey skies. Any enthusiasm we felt for our winter wardrobes back in November has entirely evaporated. And to add insult to injury, it’s Valentine’s Day, a date that strikes fear into the heart of anyone single, even to those whose absence of coupledom feels fi ne on all the other 364 days of the year. Or should we make that 365? Because 2016 is a leap year, a confusing little quirk of time that makes the year feel a bit special. So let’s cling onto that – and in this February issue we are celebrating all the best things the month has to offer, such as Eddie Redmayne’s new fi lm The Danish Girl, which we

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discuss with the actor himself, who despite all his Hollywood success turns out to be one of the most modest men in the business. With the Oscars coming up this month, our money's certainly on him. Also in the issue we’re giving Valentine’s Day its due optimism with a page of gift ideas as well as a host of romantic fashion suggestions; we listen to Richard Young's memories of David Bowie and celebrate Norman Parkinson's fabulous fashion photography, Here’s to surviving February in style. ◆

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Fro m 1 2 Fe b r u a r y L e i ghto n Ho u s e M u s e u m rganised by the National Gallery of O Canada, this exhibition will showcase the detailed work of British draughtsman during the Victorian times. Capturing and re-imagining both beauty and tragedy, allegories and religious scenes can be seen depicted here. u 12 Holland Park Road, W14; rbkc.gov.uk

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Fro m 1 0 Fe b r u a r y S o u thb a nk C e ntre id you know that writer Roald Dahl D was also a spy, a fighter pilot, an inventor and a historian of chocolate? To celebrate the centenary of his birth, this interactive exhibit will make you fall in love with him and his work all over again. u Belvedere Road, SE1; southbankcentre.co.uk

Decadence “Hollywood’s favourite photographer”, Tyler Shields has brought history to life with his latest series, Decadence. Taking photographs on a 50 year old camera, this is what Shields believes Antoniette’s personal photographs would have looked like had she had a camera. As a result, we are given an intimate insight into the gluttonous private life of Marie Antoinette. Maddox Street, W1S; maddoxarts.com

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4 - 2 7 Fe b r u a r y G a te T he a tre et over the course of just one night, this S production tells the story of a tired and delirious young couple whose baby will not stop crying. Soon becoming a hallucinatory tale, the play doesn’t just look at parenthood but also questions whether it is morally right to bring a child into such a wounded world. u 11 Pembridge Road, W11; gatetheatre.co.uk

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DELACROIX THE RISE OF MODERN ART Fro m 17 Fe b r u a r y T he Na ti o na l G a ll e r y ugéne Delacroix transformed E French painting in the 19 century with intense colours and bold brush strokes. Filled with raw emotion, his passionate work went on to inspire the likes of Van Gogh and Matisse. Impressively, his work continues to influence today’s contemporary artists, so this exhibition presents Delacroix’s work alongside the modern creations of Courbert and Géricault. u Trafalgar Square, WC2N; nationalgallery.org.uk

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Unti l 14 Fe brua r y S e rp e ntine G a ll e r y ichael Craig-Martin is one M of the greatest British artists working today. While his era-defining representation of familiar yet out-of-date technology highlights society’s ever-changing and wasteful consumerist wants, they also toast our technological achievements. Craig-Martin highlights how far we have progressed and how this innovation has transformed our lives. u Kensington Gardens, W2; serpentinegalleries.org

The fashion world opens its doors, giving you an exclusive invite to peruse AW16 styles from over 150 international and British brands. Watch catwalk shows and talks from some of the industry’s most influential figures, and up your fashion game with expert advice from the weekend’s beauty showcases. Duke of York Square, King’s Road, SW3; londonfashionweekend.co.uk

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LEONARDO DA VINCI The Mechanics of Genius Fro m 1 0 Feb r u a r y Science Museum nter the mind behind the insanely famous Mona Lisa from a different perspective and discover Leonardo da Vinci's engineering genius. Celebrating his groundbreaking work there will be 13 interactive games, 10 multimedia installations and 40

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historical models of his inventions – including his diving equipment, weapons and flying machinery – on show. The man transformed the world and this exhibition will transform your perspective. u  Exhibition Road, SW17; sciencemuseum.org.uk

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ICONS OF NORWAY 4-14 Fe br u a r y S kand ium fter 17 years of championing A Scandinavian Modernism in London Skandium is turning its attention to Norway. In partnership with Norwegian Icons, Icons of Norway is a curated selection of furniture and design pieces from an internationally acclaimed line up of mid-century and contemporary Norwegian designers. Every product in the exhibition is designed and manufactured within the country’s borders. Each object will be available for purchase at Skandium for the eexhibition period only. ◆ ¢ 245-249 Brompton Road, SW3; skandium.com

Handel & Hendrix Jimi Hendrix's London home opens as a permanent museum

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Lutye n s & R ub in ste in llustrator Serge Seidlitz has I produced a new book-themed print in his bold, cartoony style. Featuring everyone's favourite literary figures from Austen to Zombies via Hemingway, Ignatius J Reilley and Ulysses, this Bookworm's A-Z is packed with wit and originality and it's proving a popular choice at everyone's favourite bookshop, Lutyens & Rubinstein. ◆ ¢ Framed print, £180, 21 Kensington Park

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he Mayfair flat that was home to Jimi Hendrix during a pivotal period of his life will open permanently to the public on 10 February. Following a £2.4m two-year period of restoration, building and development, the upper floor rooms of 23 Brook Street are part of a unique new heritage site, celebrating the lives of two great musical figures separated by 240 years. Handel House at 25 Brook Street is the elegant Georgian townhouse where George Frideric Handel lived and worked for 36 years. He wrote many of his greatest works

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there, including the Messiah, and died in his second-floor bedroom in 1759. At the heart of the Hendrix Flat is the main living room, painstakingly restored to how it would have been when Hendrix was in residence, and offering an insight into the domestic life of an American superstar musician at the height of his creative powers. Among the exhibits are previously unseen or images of Hendrix, as well as the Epiphone FT79 acoustic guitar which he bought in New York at the end of his first US tour with the Experience. ◆ 25 Brook Street, W1 ¢ handelhendrix.org

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David Bowie in Concert, Earls Court, 1976

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Richard Young photographed David Bowie throughout his life. As his gallery hosts a tribute, Young shares his memories of the man who sold the world W o r d s p e a r l b oy d

ichard Young first met David Bowie as a teenager before he became famous. “In 1964 when I was 16, I used to hang out in the Bataclan Club on Princes Street near Oxford Circus, a very cool place to socialise in the day. Occasionally a guy called David Jones would come over and hang out. He was good pals with my old schoolmate Marc Bolan. Little did I know then who David would become.” Richard Young became a professional photographer in 1974 and began photographing David Bowie in 1976, covering countless international concerts, photocalls, premiere appearances and parties. Over the years Young captured Bowie both on and off stage, regularly crossing paths with each other on the London scene. “We always had a great relationship. He was always kind and friendly, and we loved to chat. I particularly remember when David met Iman. They would often hang out at San Lorenzo and at this point in time David was really getting into the art scene. I had photographed him with many women over the years, but I had never seen him as happy as he was with

David Bowie, Claridge's, 1983

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Iman. This was a true love, and I have not seen that kind of passion between a couple since I photographed Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in 1974. I find it interesting looking back at some of the photographs I have taken, every

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now and again I find that I have captured some beautifully tender moments of such amazing icons. This kind of photography does not exist any more. Everything is controlled and hidden, as today’s major stars keep everything hidden behind closed doors.” “When David moved to New York I saw less of him, but when I used to cover The Tribeca Film Festivals for Vanity Fair in the noughties, we reconnected. My fondest memory was of getting into a deep conversation with him at the Tribeca party in 2004. Upon arrival he made a beeline for me, gave me a big hug and we got into a deep conversation about fashion and clothes, a shared passion. We were chatting for so long when out of the corner of my eye I could see Vanity Fair's editor, Graydon Carter, looking at us, very irritated that David was spending so much time with the me and had not yet spoken to him. I said to David: “You’d better go and say hello to Graydon.” I never got invited back to the Tribeca Film Festival ever again. Sadly, that was also one of the last times that I spoke to or ever photographed David.” ◆ David Bowie is at the Richard Young Gallery, 4 Holland Street, W8 until 4 March. richardyounggallery.co.uk

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Shooting Star Norman Parkinson’s seminal fashion photography is the subject of this month’s Elegance in Vogue exhibition Wo r d s A n d r e w Z u c c a l a

oinciding with The National Portrait Gallery’s highly anticipated exhibition Vogue 100: A Century in Style, the Eleven Fine Art gallery will be showcasing works from influential fashion photographer Norman Parkinson. Focusing on his time with Vogue, this show will celebrate the countless ways he helped transform fashion photography and the fashion industry itself throughout his career that spanned over five decades. Spending most of his working life with Vogue, Parkinson’s photographs amused, inspired and wooed worldwide audiences making him one of the most prominent fashion photographers of the 20th century. He is best known for taking portrait and fashion photography out of its traditionally rigid and formal setting by bringing a fresh and relaxed elegance into his images. He achieved this by injecting his own infectiously eccentric and charming personality into every shot. Those who he photographed couldn’t help but feel at ease in front of his camera. His impulsive and unstructured style meant that sometimes not even Parkinson

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More Taste Than Money, British Vogue, February 1950

himself could know what the end product would be. This exhibition captures the excitement and spontaneity of a time when fashion photography was reinventing itself just as the world around Parkinson was in a constant state of flux. This exhibition traces the everchanging face of fashion throughout

the 20th century, serving as a reflection of the great societal changes that took place during Parkinson’s professional life. Furthermore, his work acts as a unique record of the evolution of fashion design, photography and modeling from the 1940s up until 1990 when he died on the set of his last fashion shoot, a commission

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ARTS & CULTURE / PHOTOGRAPHY Out and Out Entertaining Elegance (Sue Murray), British Vogue, October 1966 Paris Drama, British Vogue, May 1950

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captures the excitement AND SPONTANEITY of a time when FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY was reinventing ITSELF for Town & Country in Malaysia. Parkinson’s portfolio is unrivalled in that he was able to capture unique and highly personal moments of celebrities, artists, the British Royal Family as well as formidable figures from the film, theatre, politics and music industries. His photographs have become icons in and of themselves. You cannot walk through this exhibition without recognizing many of his famous Vogue front covers. Elegance in Vogue will also feature previously unseen vintage photographs from the Norman Parkinson Archive. Eleven Fine Art Gallery has been able to choose from approximately 500,000 negatives and 3000 original photographs in order to create the best representation of Parkinson’s globally renowned career with Vogue. See how Vogue Magazine and Norman Parkinson made for the perfect team through this astounding exhibition for both art and fashion lovers alike. ◆

Fashion Pure and Simple, British Vogue, February 1968

l E l ega n c e i n Vo g u e Eleven Fine Art Gallery 11 Eccleston Street, SW1, 17 February to 24 March elevenfineart.com

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REDMAYNE Just when Eddie Redmayne’s star couldn’t burn any brighter, he aces another incredible performance in The Danish Girl. However, the London boy remains his own harshest critic Wo r d s K a r e n A n n e O v e r t o n

ne would expect Hollywood superstar Eddie Redmayne to be somewhat smug and brimming with confidence, considering his phenomenal success of late: an Oscar win for his scintillating portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything; the stunning reviews for his latest role in The Danish Girl (for which he is hotly tipped to win a second statuette); and his upcoming turn in the Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. But far from blowing his own trumpet, the Londoner is not only incredibly humble, but also, rather hard on himself. "I have to watch my films more than once because always the first time, I'm like 'aaahhhhhh, there I am'...and you see things that you maybe you're not happy with," he says. "I'm always self-critical, it's difficult to have a sense of objectivity with the first watch. You need to see it again to get over that." These traits are what sets Redmayne apart from his peers. He is the quintessential British gentleman: polite, softly spoken and preferring to let the

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work do the talking – with phenomenal results. From his first major movie role as Colin Clarke in My Week With Marilyn, in which the young and naïve film assistant becomes a confidante to the blonde bombshell during the making of 1957 The Prince and the Showgirl to the brazen revolutionary Marius Pontmercy in the film adaptation of Les Miserables, Redmayne has rarely put a foot wrong. Despite his success, he insists he still doesn’t get the pick of roles in Hollywood. “Let's just say, I am not in that league, or anywhere close. I'm not Brad Pitt, I'm not Will Smith, I get no choice, and nothing has really changed. It's about what scripts come my way and if you're lucky enough that they feel right, then you go with it.” All that is set to change though, with his stunning turn in The Danish Girl which tells the true story of Lili Elbe (born Einar Wegener) a Danish painter who was born male and became the first person ever to undergo gender reassignment surgery. The chance to play such an incredible character is a dream for any actor, but it was particularly special for Redmayne who believed his ‘once in a lifetime role had already come along. “I genuinely believed Theory of Everything

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was it for me, nothing could ever come close. And then I get the opportunity to play a pioneer, another, someone just as extraordinary as Stephen Hawking. They’ve both been wonderful gifts I could never have expected and I'm so glad that they have been a part of my life.” Set in the blue-grey wonderland of 1920s Copenhagen, The Danish Girl is a sumptuous visual feast – from the sweeping shots of the ballet costume department to the gorgeous chiffon dresses and velvet hats worn by Swedish rising star Alicia Vikander who plays Gerda, Lili’s wife. The combination of raw emotion and heady, 20s glamour is simply spellbinding. It is also a love story, albeit an unusual one, between Lili and Gerda, and deals with the emotional implications of a married man realising he identifies more with being a woman, especially in a time when such a concept was unheard of. Ultimately the

message is that love transcends genders and even in our current climate where transgender people are widely accepted, it is still a courageous undertaking. Vikander, too, has been highly praised for her performance as the enduring and compassionate wife by critics and in particular her co-star. “Alicia is phenomenal. She is an eruption of talent. She is absolutely extraordinary and has such a heart and a strength and that was so evident from the first meeting,” enthuses Redmayne, “I remember we read one of our first scenes together, I was behind the camera and Alicia read and usually there's a snap of 'cut', but there was simply silence. And I turn around and Tom is in tears. He was so emotional because he, we, were astounded by her strength and purpose.” Next year will see Redmayne play Newt Scamander in the film adaptation of

Redmayne as Lili Elbe in The Danish Girl

to work as an actor, NOT TO WIN an Oscar. IT'S MORE than I can comprehend sometimes JK Rowling’s Magical Beasts and Where to Find Them and if there is anything that could tip Redmayne into megastardom it is certainly the lucrative world of Harry Potter. But even in that case, Redmayne would surely remain down to earth. After all his success he chooses to reside in London where he grew up, rather than relocating to Los Angeles. He has often spoken of his great love for the capital and after his stint as a Burberry model he is literally the Brit poster boy. But when asked if he ever imagined scaling such dizzy heights he is typically low key. “My dream was to get work as an actor, not to win an Oscar but the fact I've managed to achieve both, and the get the opportunity to play people like Lili and Stephen, it's more than I can comprehend sometimes. The dream was just to work and make a living.” With the Oscars on the horizon, the release of Magical Beasts and the recent announcement that he and wife of one year Hannah Bagshawe are expecting their first child, 2016 looks set to be another incredible year for Hollywood’s humblest star. u The Danish Girl is on general release

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Memoirs of Samuel Pepys illustrated with rare prints, Richard Griffin, Lord Braybrooke, 1825, © National Maritime Museum, London

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Diarist, naval mastermind, womaniser – the life of quintessential Londoner Samuel Pepys is laid bare in this new exhibition Wo r d s C AT H E R I N E H A L E S

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s Charles I was executed in Whitehall, a 15 yearold boy stood in the crowd cheering. That boy was Samuel Pepys, writer of one of the most famous diaries in the world, with the possible exception of Bridget Jones. Thanks to Pepys, we have a clear insight into not only the defining historical events of the 17th century (including the Plague, the Great Fire of London and the second Anglo-Dutch war, during which enemy warships actually managed to sail up the Thames) but also the everyday minutiae of London life. What Samuel Pepys: Plague, Fire and Revolution at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, seeks to do is flesh out the years surrounding the nine recorded in the famous diary’s pages, which ran from 1660 to 1669. The exhibition comprises over 150 different artifacts and displays that

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ARTS & CULTURE / EXHIBITION range from fabulous portraits from the court (and courtships) of Charles II to Wenceslaus Hollar’s panoramic views of London before and after the Great Fire. In fact, one of the only things not to be found in this exhibition is the diary itself, which can never be removed from Magdalene College, Cambridge. One of the first and most poignant exhibits is the bloodstained waistcoat worn by Charles I at his execution in 1649. By the time his son Charles II returned from exile in the Netherlands in 1660 Pepys was at his side on the ship, a beautifully intricate model of which is on display. Pepys went on to enjoy the favour of the king whose throne he had helped to restore for much of his career. The first reward given was a job at the Naval Board where he was promoted to First Secretary to the Admiralty. Pepys’ love of theatre and music is represented by a display case full of the instruments he played and he can be seen holding his own setting for a song from William Davenant’s opera The Siege of Rhodes in John Hayls’ famous portrait. Peter Lely’s provocative rendering of a naked Nell Gwynne and King Charles’ love letters to his French mistress, Louise de Kéroualle, (nicknamed ‘chubs’) all speak to the libertine nature of court life and also to Pepys’ own vices. In the background of all of this is the ever-present reality of death, whether the Plague of 1665 that killed over 100,000 people, brought to grisly life by a parish

Dutch attack on the Medway The Royal Charles carried into Dutch Waters, 12 June 1667, Ludolf Backhuysen, 1667, © National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Isaac Newton, Louis-Francois Roubiliac, c.1731, © National Maritime Museum, London

Charles II, 1630 - 85, Samuel Cooper, c.1660-65, © National Maritime Museum, London

De historia piscium, Francis Willughby, 1686,© The British Library Board

James II's light cavalry armour, Richard Holden, 1686, © The Board of Trustees of the Armouries

church’s Bill of Mortality (a record of weekly deaths) or the clever audio-visual display representing the Great Fire that destroyed 85 per cent of the city of London. Pepys fell out of favour in the turbulent 1670s. He was even imprisoned for a time in the Tower of London for allegedly passing on naval secrets to Louis XIV of France. Though cleared, Pepys had become disillusioned and weary of politics; when William and Mary replaced Charles’s brother James II in the socalled Glorious Revolution he retired to the village of Clapham, where he amassed an enormous library, which he ordered, bizarrely, not according to subject or even alphabetically, but according to size. After his death in 1703, Pepys seemed destined to become an obscure footnote in history, until his diaries were translated from their original shorthand in 1825. The rest is… well, you know. Samuel Pepys: Plague, Fire and Revolution succeeds brilliantly in painting a vivid picture of London during one of its most chaotic periods by using Pepys’ life as kind of lens through which to view it. We are able to get to know London through getting to know him and as a result, the exhibition becomes almost as personal and informative as his compelling and unfettered diaries. ◆ The exhibition closes on 28 March National Maritime Museum, SE10 rmg.co.uk

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Bespoke lingerie, blush pink and iconic luggage are at the top of our shopping list this February Wo r d s c h a r l o t t e a d s e t t

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ebruary signals the beginning of a new style season, where editors make The Great Fashion Migration for the world's fashion weeks. Following New York, London’s turn to wow audiences will last from 19-23 February, with everyone’s favourites, Burberry and Topshop Unique sparking serious speculation: Who will FROW? Who will perform? Perhaps the biggest news is the return of Alexander McQueen, which will be making a LFW cameo before returning to Paris for SS17. A similarly much-buzzed show is Mulberry and its (potentially) new direction after Emma Hill’s departure in 2013 (she unveiled her own label Hill & Friends for the first time last September). Other heavyweights Christopher Kane, Mary Katrantzou and Erdem are sure to impress, while we’re also looking forward to Sophia Webster's quirky presentations, Antonio Berardi (above)’s wearable glamour, and ROKSANDA’s colour explosion. And let’s not forget London Fashion Weekend, where you need no invitation (just a ticket) to see exclusive talks by some of the industry’s leading figures, including Pam Hogg and shoe designers Charlotte Olympia (who will have just made her LFW catwalk debut) and Nicholas Kirkwood. After shopping their current collections along with over 100 other labels', you'll quickly realise that London in February is anything but dull. Well, not for fashion anyway. ◆ londonfashionweek.co.uk londonfashionweekend.co.uk

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Thrills and Frills Agent Provocateur

This season, Agent Provocateur is celebrating iconic pieces from past collections with the Classic range. Cult styles such as the Gloria basque and the Matinee kimono (above) have been reimagined in new colourways, just in time for Valentine’s Day. agentprovocateur.com

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7 of the best

TEEN SPIRIT L o u i s Vu i t t o n

BLUSH TONES

Seventeen-year-old Jaden Smith (son of actor Will Smith) has joined Louis Vuitton’s SS16 womenswear model line up. Photographed by Bruce Weber, the campaign aims to blur gender stereotypes in fashion, while showcasing a stellar collection. louisvuitton.com

Say hello to Pantone's colour of 2016 'Rose Quartz'

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BAND OF GOLD Dolce & Gabbana

From gold barrettes and diamond tiaras to oversized velvet bows tied around ponytails, hair adornments are set to be big news this spring. Get ahead of the fash-pack with this beautifully embellished headband. £1,150; mytheresa.com

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L a Perla

La Perla’s made-to-measure service at the Old Bond Street flagship store is a Valentine’s Day dream come true. Create your fantasy lingerie set, slip or robe with options that include gold thread stitching, Swarovski crystals, and bra straps in 18kt gold. What’s more, monogramming is available as standard. From £1,300; laperla.com

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JET-SET CHIC Globetrotter

A Globetrotter case is the only luggage of choice for the discerning jet-setter. With trunk designs that hark back to the ‘Golden Age’ of travel and hand crafted from vulcanised fibreboard, it’s clear why this luxury case maker is one of the most famous in the world. Goring Ivory 21” Trolley Case, £1,400; globe-trotter.com

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01. FLEUR DU MAL Silk-satin bodysuit, £330; net-a-porter.com 02. VALENTINO Lace pleated skirt, £1,995; farfetch.com 03. GIANVITO ROSSI ‘105’ patent pumps, £485; brownsfashion.com 04. LOEWE ‘Puzzle’ leather bag, £1,375; matchesfashion.com 05. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Peplum crepe jacket, £1,375; harrods.com 06. BALENCIAGA ‘Patti’ twill trousers, £525; mytheresa.com 07. GIVENCHY ‘Antigona Envelope’ leather clutch, £1,125; matchesfashion.com

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MY INSPIRATIONS

EVA-MARIA KHAN

By Eva-Maria Khan, founder of London W11 Cashmere

MY FAVOURITE PIECE FROM LONDON W11’S CURRENT COLLECTION... The fringed v-neck in taupe and the scarves are the pieces I keep finding myself wearing all the time dressed up and down and up again.

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MY FAVOURITE DESIGNER...

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MY STYLE ICON IS...

Lauren Hutton. I love her quiet, effortless elegance. She just never looks out of place, she is glamour and casual in one.

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MY FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION IS...

South Africa has its very own vibe, the beautiful landscape, their very own mix of culture which creates the very special vibe of that country, and hot spot Cape Town is my very favourite.

SAME CITY Flat Iron New York

MY SIGNATURE SCENT IS...

I have a passion for scents. But I always have my Madame Rochas as a classic. After those, I will buy others: at moment my favourite is Un Gardin Sur Le Toit by Hermes and Chance by Chanel. Fringed v-neck by W11 Cashmere

MY FAVOURITE PIECE OF ART...

Cape Town, South Africa

Alberto Giacometti's Standing woman and anything by Gerhard Richter.

MY FAVOURITE BUILDING

Undoubtedly the Flat Iron Building in New York. It is so much of its time, but always contemporary. ◆ Eva-Maria Khan's exclusive Italian and Scottish cashmere collection is available at londonw11.com

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AAMAYA BY PRIYANKA Rose gold earrings £120; avenue32.com

DELFINA DELETTREZ ‘Lip piercing’ 9kt gold and pearl ring £330; farfetch.com

LA PERLA SS16

CHRISTOPHER KANE Leather clutch bag £350; brownsfashion.com

ELLERY Satin-crepe dress £940; matchesfashion.com

BURBERRY ‘The Sandringham’ cotton trench coat £1,195; burberry.com ANYA HINDMARCH Leather sticker £45; anyahindmarch.com

GIVENCHY Velvet skirt £1,450; mytheresa.com

LULU GUINNESS Silicone iPhone cover £35; avenue32.com

SOPHIA WEBSTER Satin and crystalembellished sandals £395; matchesfashion.com

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

I.D SARRIERI Chantilly lace and tulle bra £190 + briefs £210; net-a-porter.com

Create some romance this Valentine's Day with red and black statement pieces DOLCE & GABBANA Lace and patent leather box bag £2,150; mytheresa.com

B y Charlot te Adset t EQUIPMENT Wool jumper £350; farfetch.com

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LANVIN ‘Love’ gold tone earrings £145; brownsfashion.com

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Zara fringed embroidered wrap by Talitha. Virginia halter-neck bikini top and Virginia tie-side bikini briefs, both by Paolita. Cube yellow-gold necklace and pyramid yellow-gold necklace, both by Noor Fares. Bracelets, from left: pink-gold & silk braided Lucky, white-gold & silk Celebration Lucky and gold & silk braided Lucky, all by Carolina Bucci.

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ABOVE: Sky crochet kaftan by Melissa Odabash. Braided bracelets, as before, by Carolina Bucci. RIGHT: Floral-print and leopard-devorĂŠ gown and block-heel suede gladiator sandals, both by Lanvin. Necklaces, as before, by Noor Fares. Bracelets, from left: diamond, topaz & yellow-gold, diamond, rubies, sapphires & pearl, and diamond, pearl & white-gold, all by Carolina Bucci.

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BELOW: Santa Barbara scallop-edge swimsuit by Marysia Swim. Diamond pavĂŠ & white-gold ring, and braided bracelets, as before, by Carolina Bucci.

RIGHT: Elmer reversible quilted jacket by Isabel Marant Ă&#x2030;toile. Petal 2 ruffle-strap bikini top and low-rise bikini briefs, both by Made By Dawn. Necklaces, as before, by Noor Fares. Diamond bracelets, as before, by Carolina Bucci

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VALENTINE'S DAY / GIFT GUIDE FORNASETTI

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HERMÈS

L'Arbre du Vent Silk Scarf, £760; uk.hermes.com

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1. ARUNASHI, OPAL & DIAMOND BUTTERFLY EARRINGS, £10,309; farfetch.com 2. CHRISTIAN KOBAN, 'CLOU' ANIMAL DINNER WATCH £10,773; farfetch.com 3. BVLGARI, SERPENTI 18CT YELLOW-GOLD AND DIAMOND BRACELET, £25,900; selfridges.com 4. KAROLIN UVAROVITE & DIAMOND DROP EARRINGS, £2,514; karolin.be 5. AURÉLIE BIDERMANN, GINGKO ROSE GOLD PLATED WIDE CUFF, £470; aureliebidermann.com 6. BOODLES, PEACOCK TASSEL PENDANT, £60,000; boodles.com 7. MARC ALARY, 18KT WHITE GOLD MONKEY EARRINGS, £9,154; marcalary.com 8. SHAUN LEANE, DIAMOND, PEARL & ENAMEL ROSE GOLD PLATED BRACELET, £1,300; shaunleane.com

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3 | The Indestructible One Famous for their Swiss Army Knives, Victorinox’s super hardwearing I.N.O.X. was tested by having a tank driven over it. It survived to tell the tale. u Victorinox I.N.O.X., £410; victorinoxwatches.com

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4 | The Complicated One

One of the most affordable skeletonised watches on the market, the inner workings of Tag Heuer’s Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 are visible through its face – and this timepiece looks all the better for it. u Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 01, £4,100; tagheuer.co.uk

5 | The Connected One

High function watches for the modern man B y T e o va n d e n B r o e k e

or spring it’s all about smart, functional watches, which can be worn as easily up a mountain as they can to the office. From the beautiful new Globemaster by Omega, which is as high functioning as dress watches come, to Tudor’s slick North Flag and Victorinox’s Inox, both of which are engineered to anything you throw at them (and I mean anything). Here’s my pick of the six best on the market right now.

2 | The Sporty One

Housed within a hefty monobloc steel case, Tudor’s North Flag is fitted with a COSC-certified movement. Extraordinary. u Tudor North Flag, £2,500; tudorwatch.com 5

Combining superquartz, thermocompensated quartz electronic, analog and LCD digital displays, Breitling has thrown its hat into the smart watch ring, with its new pilot-friendly super watch. u Breitling Exospace B55, £6,650; breitling.com

6 | The Minimal One

Mondaine, the brand behind Switzerland’s railway clocks, has produced its own smart watch. Aside from looking very smart indeed, it also features activity and sleep monitor functions. u Mondaine Helvetica 1 Smart, £550; mondaine.com

1 | The Dressy One

Housing Omega’s most complicated movement yet, I love the beautiful piecrust bezel and streamlined Fifties aesthetic of the new Globemaster. u Omega Globemaster in Sedna Gold, £13,670; omegawatches.com

T e o va n d e n B r o e k e Senior Style Editor of British Esquire

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HOUSE OF WINSER

Kim Winser, Founder & CEO of Winser London

“I love that we are a real brand, working hard for stylish, busy women” – Kim Winser OBE

e met with Kim Winser OBE for lunch at Bond & Brooke in Fenwick Bond Street, where her womenswear collection is stocked, and she told the story of how she came to set up her own womenswear business, Winser London, after such an impressive career running some of Britain’s most iconic luxury fashion brands. Kim Winser is an expert on the subject of luxury. Recognised as one of the UK’s most internationally renowned and inspirational business women, her CV is littered with British fashion powerhouses, including Pringle of Scotland, Aquascutum, Agent Provocateur and special adviser to Natalie Massenet at Net-a-Porter. She was awarded an Order of the British Empire by HM The Queen

Emma Watson wears Winser London Cashmere Wrap (£150 or oversized £250)

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I WANTED to CREATE a BRAND that's STYLISH for women of ALL GENERATIONS

for her services to the British fashion industry in 2006. When friends and female relatives of all ages echoed her own frustrations while looking for affordable but high quality, stylish clothes, Kim decided to set up her own luxury womenswear business in 2013. “I wanted to create a brand that’s all about style”, Kim says. “I wanted to build a brand that is stylish for busy women of all generations: Emma Watson, Rose Leslie of Game of Thrones and Gillian Anderson are all fans. And with Yasmin Le Bon as the face of the brand, “Winser London fills a big gap in the market for luxurious quality womenswear at surprisingly affordable prices,” Kim explains. The collection comprises premium quality ‘baby cashmere’ pieces, luxurious merino, sumptuous silks, softly tailored satin-back crepe styles and the now famous Miracle Collection

of dresses, skirts, trousers and leggings. “I remember my mum saying to me ‘Just be yourself, Kim. Just be yourself, because that’s the most important thing’. I would love every woman to be really happy being herself. If Winser London can give a little bit of help in terms of the clothes, the styling, the packing… to make a woman feel as good as she can, then we’ve done a great job. For me, I love giving a little bit of confidence.” Winser London is a neat concept and one that is clearly what women across the world really want. ◆

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THE WINSER LONDON MIRACLE COLLECTION

t all started with one simple dress and one simple idea in mind: to create a best friend for your wardrobe. A dress that was designed to cover and stretch, to curve where you curve, cut from an exclusive, luxurious, natural viscose jersey double-knit Ponte de Roma fabric. This clever fabric has brains as well as beauty: the two-way stretch fits and flatters, hardly creases and has a beautiful matt finish that looks super-luxe. The delight is in the detail, soft pleats across the hip or stomach, subtle inseam pockets that don't disrupt the sleek cut and grosgrainfinished zips, which add extra polish. We called it a Miracle after compliments from customers who contacted us to say how miraculous the dress was. Like a true best friend, they found they could rely on their Miracle Dress to help them feel confident and fabulous, whatever the day threw at them. Thanks to the almost-crease free fabric, these dresses also travel extremely well – leaving you looking as fabulous at the end of your journey as you did when you left home. From this simple beginning, the Miracle Collection has now grown to 13 pieces - inspired by our customers’ ideas as much as our design team’s own. The Winser London Miracles now include great leggings, trousers, skirts and dresses to suit all figures and fashion moods. Which Miracle will be your New Best Friend? u Miracle Pencil Skirt £89 (Black, Midnight, Mink, Cambridge blue, Teal Burgundy)

Winser London is stocked at • Fenwick Bond Street, 63 New Bond Street, London W1 • Peter Jones, Sloane Square, London SW1; winserlondon.com

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Grace Miracle Dress £150 (Burgundy, Purple, Teal, Mink, Mid grey, Midnight, Winser Blue) Full Circle Skirt Dress £175 (Moonlight, Hollywood Red, Black)

Miracle Dress £135 (Mink, Black, Midnight, Teal, Mid grey, Rich berry)

Katherine Miracle Dress £150 (Burgundy, Yeeal, Midnight, Black, Cambridge Blue)

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DARK ARTS Inspired by a ‘desert at night, engulfed by the starry skies and the constellations of the universe above,’ Illamasqua’s five-piece Equinox collection features rich broken golds, deep burnished hues and glittering pigments that suit all skin tones. illamasqua.com

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New collections for Spring/Summer 2016 to up your makeup game W o r d s C AT H E R I N E H A L E S

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his is probably one of the most beautiful spa sites in west London. This former pub on an unusual corner site has a curved facade with windows all around, making the space an unusual shape that lends itself brilliantly to Cowshed's stylish manicure stations. And not only is it a beautiful space to relax in, but there's also a stylish kitchen cafe offering lots of cakes and snacks as well as light lunches and very good coffee. They offer healthy smoothies as well as wine, in a balanced approach that reflects the laid back, comfortable feel. A row of outsize comfortable armchairs faces a line of cute retro televisions, and therapists work on your hands as you recline among cushions. Not here the uncomfortable, crouched over a table pose. Cowshed's own brand polish, Cheeky, has a vast range of colours and the house manicure is precise and thorough: my nails are filed and shaped, my cuticles calmed and my hands scrubbed, massaged and exfoliated, leaving them soft, neat and perfectly finished. Therapists are softly spoken and super friendly, making this a place you want to return to. For more privacy, there are separate treatment rooms downstairs where there are maternity therapies as well as all the usual hair removal services, massages, lash tints and facials. Cocoon yourself here fro the ultimate in bovine joy. ◆

Strike a Pose Burberry

Inspired by Burberry’s own SS16 womenswear collection, Velvet & Lace swerves away from the pastel, pale and shimmery offerings of other brands and instead brings a dramatic lip and metallic accents. burberry.com

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8 of the best

WAY TO GLOW

ROMANTIC SCENTS

Clarins

Shimmy and shake off the winter blues with this fresh-faced Spring/ Summer collection from Clarins. Pale pink lips, smokey iridescent eyes and flushed cheeks are all on the agenda. We particularly love the hydrating Age-Defying lipsticks. clarins.com

BRIGHT EYES Crème de la Mer

From one of the most acclaimed names in beauty comes the Lifting Eye Serum. Designed to keep skin taut and eyes wide, La Mer’s latest serum combines its patented Miracle Broth and the new Uplifting Ferment to rejuvenate the entire eye area. cremedelamer.co.uk

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NARS

Nouvelle Vogue, the new Spring 2016 Colour Collection from NARS, is destined to become a beauty staple this season. Think bold blues, icy mints and bronzed rose tones all in a sophisticated matte finish. We want it all. narscosmetics.co.uk

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MAGIC TOUCH M AC

With the ethereal Lily Cole as the campaign model, it’s unsurprising that MAC's latest collection is all about enchantment and whimsy. Faerie Whispers features gleaming eye shadows in various pinkish hues accented by frosty lip colours. maccosmetics.co.uk

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LOVE IS BLIND

But it has a very keen sense of smell. This month we discover romantic scents for Valentine’s Day

W o r d s L AW R E N C E R O U L L I E R W H I T E

here is probably nothing more pertinent than the gift of carefully selected scent on St Valentine’s Day. The whole notion of fragrance is intertwined with love and passion. As people become more adventurous and prepared to try new and varied fragrances, it can be difficult to know where to begin. This month we look at some of the world’s most romantic perfumes, those that tell tales of loves won and lost. Probably the most romantic fragrance of all is Creed’s Fleurissimo, which was commissioned by a prince for his bride, a Hollywood movie star, for their wedding day in 1956. Prince Rainier wanted Grace Kelly, soon to become Her Serene Highness Princess Grace of Monaco, to smell like the bouquet which she carried down the aisle. The scent is a joyous mix of tuberose, violet, Florentine iris and Bulgarian rose. Inspired by a more recent personal love story, the unisex fragrances of Jul et Mad olfactorily chart the romance of

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Frédéric Malle's DANS MON LIT is quite literally A BED OF ROSES

their founders, from Julien Blanchard and Madalina Stoïca-Blanchard’s first chance encounter on the streets of Paris (Terrasse à St Germain), the moment they realised they were in love (Amour de Palazzo), a tryst in New York (Stilettoes on Lex) to their eventual wedding in Aix-en-Provence (Aqua Sextius). Le Parfum de Thérèse from Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, was composed in the 1950s by Edmond Roudnitska, one of the most acclaimed perfumers of the 20th century, for his wife. It was never commercially released and Thérèse was the only person allowed to wear it until its release to the public in 2000. This masterpiece is an essential testimony to the elegance of a bygone era: tangerine and melon top notes, roses with rich prune at the core and cedar wood, vetiver and leather supplying the distinctive base.

N’Aimez Que Moi was created in 1916 by Earnest Daltrof for Caron. Translating as Love Only Me, it quickly became the love token that young French soldiers going off to fight gave their sweethearts. Caron still makes a version of the scent today – now called Aimez-Moi, it is a fresh blend of roses, violets and lilac on a soft base of iris, vanilla, musk and moss. Also from Caron and by Earnest Daltrof, but a much more salacious scent, Bain de Champagne was created in 1923 for an American millionaire who wanted something to replace his and his lover’s champagne baths during the prohibition period. Benzoin, incense and opponox are elegantly swirled in lilac, rose and violet on a foam of vanilla and musk. In 1943 the name was changed to Royal Bain de Champagne (and again in 1993 to Royal Bain de Caron due to the litigious nature of the Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne). Whatever the name, it is one of the few fragrances made to be used in the bath. From bath to bed, Dans Mon Lit, another from the Frédéric Malle stable, is designed to be sprayed in and on one’s bed. Using breakthrough technology, it uses Rose Water Essential, a newly discovered liquid which contains all the olfactory molecules of rose petals, and the result is, quite literally, a bed of roses. ◆

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BE MY VALENTINE This February, shop local to find the perfect gift for your loved one

PEAK CLUB HEALTH & SPA Relax with your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Calm your body and mind with relaxing 90-minute warm poultice massages for couples followed by a champagne lunch in the Club Room this Valentine’s weekend. On Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February, couples can each enjoy a soothing massage and a delicious healthy lunch accompanied by an indulgent bottle of champagne for £350 per couple. The Peak Health Club & Spa 020 7858 7300; peakhealthclub.com

SOPHIE HARLEY JEWELS

The Thomas Cubitt This much loved neighbourhood pub is known as one of the best in London. Enjoy a fine ale, wine or expertly crafted cocktail and then tuck into a Sunday roast in the buzzy ground floor. Relax in the elegant first floor dining room and enjoy a menu which boasts the best of British ingredients. A classic venue for Valentine’s Day. 44 Elizabeth Street, SW1 020 7730 6060

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Indulge your Valentine with beautiful jewels from Sophie Harley London made in silver and gold with kiln fired enamelled details. We particularly love the ornate and fabulous Wild Card Bracelet (£625); let the red hearts and gorgeous design do the talking this February. 122 Westbourne Studios, 242 Acklam Road, W10 5JJ, 020 7430 2070 sophieharley.com

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ALEXEEVA & JONES A wonderful artisan chocolate selection in a beautiful heart shaped box makes the ideal gift for the one you love on romantic Valentine’s Day. These delightful heart box selections are part of the exquisite and unique international range of luxury handmade chocolates from world leading artisan chocolatiers, waiting for you at Alexeeva & Jones. 297 Westbourne Grove, W11 2QA 020 7229 1199 alexeevajones.com

Book your appointment with Fellows Auctioneers to view dazzling gems for sale in their monthly Antique and Modern Jewellery auction. Private viewings of spectacular jewels are held in Mayfair at the start of each month ahead of the auction in Birmingham – the perfect place to pick up beautiful pieces for gifting this Valentine’s Day. 020 7127 4198 or email London@fellows.co.uk 3 Queen Street, W1J 5PA fellows.co.uk

STIFFIES Humorously named Stiffies, this genius product is a must have male accessory for the sartorial gent. Different to your normal collar stiffener, Stiffies are magnetic collar stiffeners that not only keep your shirt collar stiff but due to the super strong magnets they are twinned with, allow you to move your collar into any position you like. Championed by Esquire, Tatler and the Made in Chelsea crew, this is the product you never knew you needed but now can’t live without. stiffies.co.uk

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SWANKY'S Kick your feet back and get properly spoilt by the lovely team at Swanky who’ll make you look and feel amazing this Valentine's Day. They’ll be popping the champagne and lifting the lid on the chocolates at their luxurious salons in Portobello and Kensal Rise on the special day. Get a £5 Gift Voucher towards all treatments by booking online using the code LoveSwanky or show them this advert when you book in person. Valid until end of March. swanky.london

This Knightsbridge hangout offers a comfortable interior where you can enjoy a delightful brunch menu served all weekend including Valentine’s Day – why not try a special shared pudding? The ground floor bar is the place to be for a relaxed meal or the impeccably decorated first floor dining room provides the perfect romantic location. 10 Motcomb Street, SW1 0207 730 6074 thealfredtennyson.co.uk

ANCIENNE AMBIANCE Discover sublimely fragranced gifts for yourself or someone special at Ancienne Ambiance, award-winning purveyors of superb perfumes, candles, home fragrance and bodycare, inspired by antiquity. They offer complimentary worldwide delivery and gift wrap, so shop online or directly from the Ancienne Ambiance boutique in the heart of Chelsea. 3 Cale Street, Chelsea Green, SW3 3QT ancienneambiance.com

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A new Italian icon. Now in London. Carlo Rotta brings to London the iconic Gianduiotto, made in Turin with the authentic gianduia, the quality blend of chocolate preferred by Italian people. Combination of cocoa and hazelnut paste, gianduia was first created in Turin in 1806. carlorotta.com

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PAUL’S SWEETHEARTS Treat the apple of your eye this Valentine’s Day to PAUL’s Bakery Sweethearts. In a range of flavours, including Black Forest, rich chocolate, and strawberries and cream, these for-two gateauxs are a winning combination for romance. And at only £10.95, these delicate Genoese sponges will have your hearts a-flutter. paul-uk.com

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What to drink

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CONFIDENTIAL London’s latest food news and delicious things to see you through February W o r d s R O M Y VA N D E N B R O E K E

A GREAT MATCH Wine & Food Pairings for the Month of February B y J a n e Pa r k i n s o n

VENISON CARPACCIO

hen venison comes in carpaccio form it’s heavenly with rosé, proving if nothing else that a drop of top pink wine is not just for the summer. This is Brad Pitt and Angelina’s Jolie’s wine and it’s made in Provence, the Mecca of French rosé. Although it’s bone-dry, its crunchy pomegranate and sour cranberry flavours hit just the right notes with thinly-sliced venison. ◆ Château Miraval 2014 £18, robersonwine.com

CAULIFLOWER CURRY

iesling is an effortlessly good match with curry spice flavours, especially if the sauce is coconut milk-based and even more so when the wine is a little off dry to temper the heat. This Chilean version ticks all those boxes, with its peach and lime flavours enhancing the spice flavour while being zesty enough to cool the heat. Great value. ◆ Vinedos Lo Abarca Riesling 2013 £10, marksandspencer.com

Fine Fizz

CINNAMON RICE PUDDING

lavours like vanilla and cinnamon folded into the creamy texture of rice pudding are crying out to be matched with a tropical-infused nectar like this wine, which is essentially an Australian version of Sauternes. Tasting like liquid honey drizzled over mango and pineapple, its soothing sweetness is balanced out by just the right amount of freshness. ◆ Finest Dessert Semillon 2009 £6 (37.5cl), tesco.com

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D om Perignon 2006 B lanc Vintage

Dom Perignon's new launch, the rare 2006 Blanc Vintage, is the subject of a special pairing menu available this month at Marylebone's Les 110 de Taillevent, sister to the iconic double Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris. At £195 per person, the menu complements the latest vintage with impeccable skill. Bookings: 020 3141 6016 / les110.london@taillevent.com

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The Rolls Royce

This cocktail hamper from Rolls Royce is the result of careful consultations with The Dorchester hotel to ensure it is perfectly equipped to cater for the perfect cocktails. Hand-crafted in American walnut and leather, there's a limited edition of just 15, and they cost £26,000 each. rolls-royce.com

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Pour the vodka, Chambord, lemon juice, sugar syrup and strawberry puree into glass and mix. Add crushed ice and swizzle. Slowly top with Prosecco, crown with more crushed ice and garnish with mint, lemon and a raspberry. Serve with a straw.

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EAT RIGHT

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Rude Health

Founder of Rude Health, Nick Barnard, is releasing his first cookery book Eat Right this month, and our sneak peek has already got us hooked. Containing 135 healthy recipes and engaging pieces deciphering our complicated relationship with food. £25; kylebooks.com

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his wine from the Santa Maria Valley in California is exactly what you’d want from a new world chardonnay. With aromas of mango, peach, citrus and vanilla, the concoction makes for a powerful bouquet. There’s a subtle spice that comes from light oaking, while citrus notes keep it fresh and vibrant. It's a sensational wine, ideal for getting you back on the wagon after a month off. ◆ T

FANCY THAT Cocoa Runners

Spencer Hyman and Simon Palethorpe launched quality chocolate brand Cocoa Runners nearly three years ago to bring high quality artisanal chocolate to the UK’s masses. Try the new Craft Chocolate Collection, you can choose from chocolate covered ginger, coffee beans and walnuts. Heavenly. cocoarunners.com

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20ml Finlandia Vodka • 10ml Chambord 10ml lemon juice • 5ml sugar syrup 20ml strawberry puree • 50ml Prosecco to garnish: mint • lemon wedge • raspberry

Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2012, £20; slurp.co.uk

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MELTING

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Master chocolatier Carlo Rotta spills the beans on Italian chocolate

ABS: What’s your favourite product from your range? CR: The Gianduiotto, with its unique shape of an overturned boat. It reminds me of the Italian Christmas and Easter, when we eat lots of them. But I also love the whole hazelnut covered in dark chocolate. The taste of the Piedmontese hazelnut is equal to none.

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ABSOLUTELY: What makes your chocolate special? CARLO ROTTA: Carlo Rotta chocolate is produced in Turin, the capital of Piedmont in the northwest of Italy, where the best hazelnuts grow. In 1865, a Turin-based chocolatier had the brilliant idea to combine cocoa with the local hazelnut paste. The successful result was named after the Piedmontese carnival mask, ‘gianduia’. Our chocolate is special because rather than pure cocoa-based chocolate, it is gianduia. Our products are the traditional delicacies enjoyed by Italians for more than a century. They have picturesque names, such as Gianduiotto (‘little gianduia’) o Cremino (‘creamy gianduia’). ABS: How did you get into chocolate? CR: I have travelled extensively and on my journeys I noticed that among non-Italians, few people know what gianduia is. Of course, they know Nutella, but the general trend that sees people becoming more health-conscious has made them realise that there could be better products. So, in

not to overdo it, but there are some gianduia chocolates that make me really addicted.

ABS: What’s your best-seller? CR: British people seem not to particularly appreciate chocolate with hazelnut: they stick to dark chocolate. But surprisingly, they love pistachio in any form. So we created a Pistachio Gianduiotto and a Pistachio spread. At present, these products are our best-sellers.

AMONG non-Italians, FEW PEOPLE KNOW what GIANDUIA IS

ABS: And finally, what do you recommend as a valentine’s gift? CR: I suggest one of our elegant gift boxes, containing our Gianduiotti in three different flavours: hazelnut, coffee and pistachio... a feast for the most sophisticated palates.

essence, I saw a niche there and created the Carlo Rotta brand to fill it. ABS: What ingredients do you work with and where do you source them? CR: After several tests, we created a balanced cocoa blend: cocoa from Ghana, slightly acidic, is combined with cocoa from Ecuador, more delicate and aromatic. The other fundamental ingredient for gianduia is the hazelnut. We use only the Piendmontese one, which has to be certified, making it possible to trace the exact plot of land where the nuts has been grown and harvested. The almonds and pistachios are Sicilian, the highest quality on the market. ABS: How much chocolate do you eat? CR: I eat chocolate almost every day. I try

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XXXXXX / XXXXXXX HAZELNUT AND CHICKPEA FALAFEL with winter pickles & tahini yoghurt in pitta Ser ves 4 -6 aking falafel from scratch is such a treat and the end result is fantastic. The addition of hazelnuts to this Lebanese classic gives it such a great flavour.

I n g r e d i e nt s Winter Pickles: • 200ml apple cider vinegar • 400ml water • 100g sugar • 2 tablespoons salt • 2 cloves garlic, smashed • 5 sprigs thyme • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns • 1/2 small cauliflower, cut into small florets) • 1 large beetroot, peeled, halved and sliced • 1 turnip, peeled, halved and sliced Falafel: 300g dried chickpeas • 1/4 small bunch fresh coriander • 1/4 small bunch fresh parsley • 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda • 1 small chilli, finely chopped • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped • 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped • 75g hazelnuts, roasted and roughly chopped • 1 teaspoon sea salt Tahini Yoghurt: 150g natural yogurt • 3 tbsp tahini • 1 lemon, juice • 1/4 garlic clove, crushed • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda • 1 small chilli, finely chopped • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped • 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped • 75g hazelnuts, roasted and roughly chopped • 1 teaspoon sea salt Soak the chickpeas in 1 litre of cold water for 24 hours. Drain and rinse well.

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To Serve: • 4 Turkish pita breads, as fresh as possible • 1 bunch watercress M e th o D 1 In a food processor, blitz chickpeas with a pinch of salt until they are the consistency of coarse, sticky breadcrumbs. Add all other ingredients (except for bicarbonate of soda and nuts) and whiz until they orm a bright green paste which still has a fine crumb - don't overwhizz. Refrigerate for half an hour before frying. 2 When ready to cook, heat oil to 180°C. 3 Add the bicarbonate of soda and nuts plus up to about 40mls cold water to the falafel mix. 4 Shape falafel into little patties and fry for 6-7 minutes until a deep crunchy brown. 5 Cut warm flatbreads, stuff them with the yoghurt, falafels, pickles and cress. ◆

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FOOD & DRINK / RECIPES WARM CHOCOLATE & TURKISH DELIGHT BROWNIE with salted butterscotch & vanilla ice cream Ser ves 4 -6 I n g r e d i e nt s Brownie: • 200g butter, chopped • 200g dark chocolate, roughly chopped • 4 eggs • 250g caster sugar • 100g plain flour • 50g cocoa powder • 100g Turkish delight Butterscotch: 50g unsalted butter • 120g brown sugar • 150ml double cream • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more to taste • 50g ginger nut biscuits M e th o d : For The Brownie: 1 Heat oven to 175°C and line a 24 x 20cm brownie tin with baking parchment. 2 Place the butter and chocolate in a double boiler and melt slowly. 3 Whisk the eggs and sugar together with an electric whisk until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Gently stir into the chocolate mixture and sift over the flour and cocoa and fold in. 3 Pour into the lined tin, poke the pieces of Turkish delight into the brownie and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool slightly, then cut into squares.

CHICKEN & RICE PILAF STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH with coconut & pomegranate Ser ves 12–14

Ingredients • ½ small onion, finely chopped • 250g organic chicken thigh, skin off, bone out, 1cm dice • 60ml olive oil • 75g butter • salt and pepper • 1/2 teaspoon allspice • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • 400g Basmati rice •650ml chicken stock, simmering • 75g Pomegranate seeds • 75g toasted coconut flakes • 75g toasted almonds • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped • 2 tablespoons coriander, chopped To Serve: • Serve with a generous dollop of thick yoghurt M e th o D Squash: 1 Preheat the oven to 190°C. 2 Cut the squash in half, then scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Drizzle with the olive oil and chicken stock and season liberally with salt and pepper. Cover with

foil and bake for 30-50 minutes, depending on the size of your squash. Pilaf: 1 Sauté the onion in the oil and butter for a few minutes until softened, then add the chicken and cook on high for 2-3 minutes until the juices start to run out. Season with a little salt and pepper and the spices. Then add the rice and chicken stock. Turn the heat low, cover and cook for 15 minutes without disturbing 3 One ready, fold through coconut, pomegranate and herbs, and season well 4 Stuff the squash with the mix, drizzle with olive oil and flash in the oven for a further 10 minutes. ◆ Paradise by Way of Kensal Green, 19 Kilburn Lane, W10 020 8969 0098; theparadise.co.uk

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For The Butterscotch: 1 Melt butter in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Melt in the sugar and then add the cream. Bring to the boil and rest. Season with the salt to your taste. 2 To assemble, place warm brownie in a bowl, pour over butterscotch and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Sprinkle with some chopped up ginger nut biscuits.◆

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e live in a city fuelled by gin and prosecco. With temptation everywhere, the majority of us find ourselves finishing each stressful day with a glass of something intoxicating. Sometimes, however, you need to take a break and that’s why we love London’s very first dry bar, Redemption, recently moved from its Golborne Road spot to a new home in Chepstow Road. Here, absolutely everything is sans alcohol, gluten and meat. Sceptical? I was, too. But you won’t leave feeling deprived. With non-alcoholic cocktails such as the zingy apple mock-jito and sweet, earthy beetrootini to enjoy you’ll find yourself taking the time to actually taste what you’re drinking. Meanwhile, the food is on another level. We start with a platter of quinoa, avocado and enoki mushroom maki rolls. Nutty, creamy and, due to the cucumber, fresh, the starchy white sushi rice isn’t missed at all. For the main course we order grilled aubergine and baked pumpkin. The former comes covered in pomegranate seeds, pinenuts, micro basil and a generous dousing of tahini – a combination that is so comfortingly filling that I don't feel as though I am being too virtuous. My friend’s pumpkin feels more healthy, with avocado and cashew sauce used to complement the earthy taste. Finishing things up with a faux naughty dessert, a Madagascan vanilla and dark chocolate cashew and coconut cream cheesecake with hazelnut and medjool date base, we leave feeling very full but utterly angelic. ◆

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ensington High Street has never been a restaurant destination. Despite being a densely inhabited area full of residents who must like eating out, W8 has never spoiled them with multiple dining options. So when we visited the newly opened outpost of the fast expanding chain that the Ivy has become, we were expecting a quiet eaterie. We were wrong. A couple of weeks into its existence, this place is buzzing with a well-heeled crowd and looks convincingly as if it might have been here forever. Or since the 1920s, say. With its stylish brass light fittings, walls busy with pictures, marble floors and leather banquettes, it looks and feels like a Parisian brasserie. The all-day menu, the same as its Chelsea sister's, is an outsize single page featuring breakfast and tea as well as lunch and dinner; there are even

afternoon savouries ranging from crumpets with marmite to shepherd’s pie. For dinner, the options are diverse – you could have hamburger and chips, or a grilled lobster, or a duck curry. We start with battered wasabi prawns, which are crunchy and have a kick, and seared scallops with trufle creamed potato, which is luxurious and silky. Main courses are coconut duck curry with lemongrass, lime and chilli, which is deliciously aromatic, and a slow-roasted lamb shoulder with parmesan polenta, which is dreamily soft and fragrant. For pudding there’s a winning coconut pannacotta with chilli-infused shaved pineapple, not too sweet and full of tropical promise. The Ivy has found its spiritual home in Kensington.

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CROWNING GLORY Marking its debut as London’s newest luxury interiors retailer, Kings of Chelsea has added a sizeable jewel to its crown: Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors. Two distinct collections, Essential and Iconic, flaunt the fashion designer’s opulent flair, and include bold primary colours and prints, fur and crystal. kofc.co.uk

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hen designing a bedroom, it's easy to prioritise the final look over important factors like the use and functionality of this essential space. But according to Susan White, managing director of Iggi Interior Design, the bed is where the whole design should start. It is estimated that we spend a third of our lives in bed, so investing in the right one is paramount. “We all strive to have a decent night’s sleep and finding the perfect bed is imperative. You need to consider how much support you require from your mattress, which side you sleep on,

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whether you read in bed, what style of bed you desire and your budget. You may find that you and your partner have different preferences when it comes to mattress support – and companies like Vispring offer split mattresses which provide differing levels of support. ” Second, think about how you use your bedroom and how long you spend in there. “Is it a retreat? Will a TV and surround sound system be required? Do you need to work in this area? Is getting ready the most important aspect? Do you have artwork that needs to be displayed?” asks Susan. “All these answers will help direct your furniture choice such as the inclusion of a dressing table for makeup application, a seating area and even the colour scheme.”

Another significant feature is storage space and how much of it you will need. Time and thought needs to be spent on the design of your wardrobes to ensure that they fit all your key necessities in one place and provide ease of access. “We even consider whether they need to be refrigerated to accommodate certain types of clothing, or cedar-lined to repel moths. It’s about form and function and the wardrobes being seamless, looking like they are part of the walls.” An additional consideration is lighting. “I’d recommend using a system which can zone the lighting at the touch of a button. You may even need a soft glow to guide you to the bathroom in the middle of the night.” Last but not least, Susan suggests that underfloor heating is a prerequisite of any modern bedroom - but don’t forget that all important finishing touch. “A silk carpet adds an elegant finish helping create a luxurious look and feeling underfoot.” ◆

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Little Circle Presenting a ‘long-term’ solution for fashion-conscious parents, Little Circle allows you to choose pieces from covetable brands then sell them back to the store for credit when they’re too small – so the little circle continues. Little Circle Fantasy Cape, £75; littlecircle.co.uk

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Tots to Travel specialise in baby and toddler-friendly family destinations. From 5* luxury European resorts such as Daios Cove and Domes of Elounda to the best in cosy UK cottages, they’ve cherry-picked the best destinations to take the stress out of travelling with young children. totstotravel.co.uk

very Saturday afternoon there's a fabulous family cinema club at the Soho Hotel, preceeded by a buffet lunch. A special kids' spread includes mini burgers, dinky fish and chips and ice cream, while for adults there's Prosecco, after which everyone can sink back into the comfortable seats in the luxuriously appointed state-ofthe-art screening room with a bag of popcorn. Films this month are The Good Dinosaur (6 Feburary), Peanuts (13 February), Alice in Wonderland (20 February) and Enchanted (27 February). The buffet is served from 1pm; the film starts at 1.30pm. ◆

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¢ Pretty Ballerinas have teamed up with Mr Men and Little Miss to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the iconic characters. The resulting three-piece collection features Little Miss Hug, Little Miss Sunshine and Little Miss Giggles. ◆ £99; prettyballerinas.com

¢ Shower a new mama-to-be with this delightful package from Little Maldod. Tasteful treats include Miffy milestone cards, a wooden bunny rattle, a personalised vest and bunnyprinted muslin cloth. There’s even a hand-lettered card. ◆ £35.95; littlemaldod.com

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Numbers Game Singapore maths has had amazing results in the Far East, and now it’s working its magic here Wo r d s A M a n d a C o n s ta n c e

icture two different maths lessons: one in the UK, one in Singapore. One is noisy, full of children working in small groups, folding paper and playing. The other is quiet, regimented, a teacher standing at the front of the classroom and children chanting times tables. The noisy class is in England and the regimented class is Singapore, right? Wrong, actually. It was Singapore that introduced innovative maths teaching methods a few decades ago while the UK was still staring at the blackboard. But with Singapore coming second for maths in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s most recent Progamme for International Student Assessment tests and the UK a paltry 26th, we have taken note and Singapore maths is now all the rage among our primary and secondary schools. Last summer brought the first proof that these methods are working. The report – which looked at the impact of the Singapore method of teaching on five- and six-year-olds in 90 primary schools and 11 and 12-year-olds in 50 secondary schools – was carried out by UCL Institute of Education and Cambridge University and showed that children taught the Singaporean ‘maths mastery’ approach learn faster than their classmates and make, on average, an extra month's worth of progress in a calendar year. So what exactly is Singapore maths? It is a radically different approach from traditional UK teaching methods. Pupils are taught to master fewer mathematical concepts but in greater detail and they learn these concepts through a three-step learning process. In the first step, students will engage in hands-on learning experiences using objects such

WE DON'T get our CHILDREN TO memorise TIMES TABLES as dice or paperclips. This is followed by drawing representations of mathematical concepts. Only then are students asked to solve mathematical problems in an abstract way by using numbers. Ling Yuan, head of maths at a school in Singapore, explains that there is a strong emphasis in Singapore maths “on gaining a good understanding of the basics before moving on. This provides a strong foundation,” she says. “Key to the programme is the insistence that children learn by sequence, first by manipulating objects in the real world, then by drawing pictorial representations before using the mathematical symbols. “The concrete, pictorial, abstract method is very powerful because it helps children to visualise number and proportion.” she says. “The children

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form a mental picture and a deeper understanding using beans or pieces of pasta – then they might draw a box with green beans in it and for every 10 green beans you get a red one.” The simple task of folding paper can help children visualise division, she said, adding: “We don’t get our children to memorise times tables. We are not into rote learning.” The Department for Education introduced Singapore-style textbooks to 72 schools in England in January last year. And it’s funding the Maths Hubs programme, a network of 35 hubs created in the summer of 2014. The aims of the hubs is to bring together maths education professionals in a collaborative network to develop and spread best practice in teaching methods around the country. Hub schools have access to textbooks, receive extra teacher training and development and take part in exchanges with teachers from Shanghai. Each hub is led locally by an outstanding school or college. London Central and West, for example, is led by Fox Primary School in Notting Hill. Singapore maths is also revolutionising independent school teaching. Bernie Westacott, head of maths at Merchant Taylor’s Prep schools, says that after just a year of Singapore Maths, pupils are a year ahead. “Pupils focus intensely on a handful of ‘real maths’ topics, whereas in the UK the maths curriculum is a mile wide and an inch deep, making it difficult for students to master the most important skills. Rather than teaching pupils to memorise facts and routines, the focus is on maths concepts which are born out of practical experience.” “I have been teaching since 1973 and have never been happy with UK textbooks nor the way we have taught maths,” he says. “A few years ago I came across Singapore maths which seemed a perfect fit.” ◆

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ISLAND LIFE Driving to France in search of sun and sand this summer? No need to head due south. We explore the Charent Maritime's Atlantic coastline and its islands with their fabulous beaches and brilliant oysters.

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olidaying in the south of France is a standard British pastime. Every year we get into our cars and head south from Calais, lured by the promise of sun, seafood, sand and the Mediterranean. But there are downsides. The Cote d’Azur is a long drive and when you get there, it’s crowded. If you lay your towel on a beach at Nice, St Tropez or Menton, there’ll be someone else’s towel a few centimetres away. Not so on the islands of Noimoutier, Oleron or the Île de Ré. Still France, but less far south. Several hundred miles closer to home, the Vendee and the Charent Maritime have an Atlantic coastline beautiful enough to rival its southern sister, but easier to reach and less crowded. The area around

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produces 10,000 tonnes OF OYSTERS EVERY YEAR

and local specialities include seasalt and oysters. Our road trip starts in Le Havre, after an implausibly comfortable overnight ferry from Portsmouth (spacious cabin, comfortable beds, even the breakfast is good) and a few hours’ drive takes us to the Island of Noirmoutier, famed for its salt, its wide beaches and its Mediterranean feel. Just 12 miles long and with a population of just 10,000 (rising to 100,000 in August) the island connects to the mainland via a bridge and its wide sandy beaches rival any of the world’s finest. Market shopping is an obligatory part of any French holiday. Our spoils from the daily market at Noirmoutier include Breton tops all round as well as kilos of seasalt and salted caramels plus delicious white peaches, fresh seafood, baguette and quiche, charcuterie and more. If we’d had any space left in our car, we’d have come home with furniture from the weekly brocante market too. And then of course there are the ecosystem and the Marennes basin,

La Rochelle is full of beautiful sandy beaches, delightful places to stay and wonderful things to eat. The most obvious destination is the beautiful Île de Ré, long a haunt of Parisians in August. It’s an island connected to the mainland by an impressive toll bridge; its towns and beaches are connected by a network of cycle paths. Distances are small, the landscape is flat, the narrow roads are clogged with cars in high season and bicycle hire shops are found everywhere, making two wheels by far the best mode of transport on the island. Beaches are of the dreamy, sandy variety

oysters. This region produces 10,000 tonnes of oysters every year, and those from the island of Oléron are the only French oysters to be awarded the Label Rouge for the ‘fine claire verte’ variety since 1989. The taste is a result of the exceptional cultivation in a unique

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where the Seudre River meets the sea, producing a delicately perfumed oyster. Oleron is less well known than the Île de Ré, though larger and less crowed, is also the access point for Fort Boyarde, the location for the TV gameshow of the same name, a spooky looking abandoned military prison built originally as a fort in the middle of the sea. Now tourists are ferried to it for daytrips to admire its bizarre isolation. La Rochelle itself is a beautiful city, its old port, medieval towers and limestone buildings. Further south towards the seaside resort of Royan, we stay slightly inland in the grounds of a chateau at Les Castels’ Sequoia Parc, which has a vast pool complex with water slides, cycles for hire, good dining options and high class entertainments in the evenings from an energetic group of young actors. Aside from organic attractions such as beaches and shellfish, we make time to stop off at Futuroscope, France's first amusement park, which is so popular that half the population has visited since it opened in 1987. It's a surreal, futuristic world with rides including a 4-D cinema experience devised by Luc Besson and an award-winning Time Machine experience, all set in an environment that looks like something out of The Fifth Element. It's also a handy stop en route to the coast. We'll be back - vive la France. ◆ For all information, reservations and price comparisons on ferries worldwide visit aferry.co.uk • For all information on Les Castels visit les-castels.com • For all information on Futuroscope and other parts of the region visit visit-poitou-charentes.com

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hese original farm buildings have been converted into six beautiful holiday cottages, named after their original functions. So we are in the Cart Shed, a spacious twobedroom conversion with a rustic luxe feel. With lots of wood and exposed brick, it retains something of its barn roots while adding all the comforts you could ask for – a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable outsize sofas, a huge television and excellent showers and beds. Best of all, there’s a heated outdoor swimming pool shared by the six cottages, located in a suntrap of a spot accessed from the back door. Everything is comfortable, stylish and well considered. ◆

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rrive at night and open the curtains in the morning for surprise views of the sea, just visible across a rolling landscape. This is the Jurassic coast, one of the UK’s most beautiful spots and a World Heritage site. Durdle Door itself is a much-photographed natural limestone arch, worth the fairly steep descent to the beach. The coastal path is a few minutes’ walk from the cottage – follow it all the way to Lulworth Cove and enjoy breathtaking views of the sea and the coastline. ◆

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he six cottages share a private outdoor pool that’s a delight on a sunny day. There’s also a communal games room for guests, though unless you’re here in deepest winter there’s really no need. With some of the world’s most beautiful beaches on your doorstep, there’s no shortage of activities. Walk the path (admiring the views) to Lulworth where there’s a Heritage Centre focusing on local wildlife and geology. Or drive to Lulworth Castle and Park, a partly ruined early 17th century estate that offers fantastic views from its towers and lots of games on the lawn for children. ◆

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uy your own fish from Lulworth’s Cove Fish shop, or visit the Weld Arms pub near the castle for local scallops and home-smoked cod. The Lulworth Cove Inn has good fish and chips and a lovely garden. ◆

THE DAMAGE Three-night weekends in the Cart Shed (two bedrooms; sleeps five) start at £386 in low season, rising to £988 in high season. Durdle Door Holiday Cottages, Lulworth, Dorset durdledoorholidaycottages.com

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SIX SENSES RESIDENCES COURCHEVAL French Alps

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ix Senses Residences features 53 beautifully appointed apartments, a spa and a private ski-in-ski-out concierge service. With interiors designed by Alain Foeillet, there are a selection of one, two and three bedroom apartments and up to five bedroom duplex penthouse suites. Located in the heart of Courchevel, owners will have access to unrivalled amenities at the epicentre of one of the world's most coveted winter destinations. u S

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f you have ever been on a budget chalet holiday then you’ll appreciate the phrase ‘ski-in, ski-out’. Feeling very pleased that you had nailed a reasonablypriced week of skiing, you arrive at your destination only to find you are nowhere near a bubble or lift. At first the walk looks like a pleasant stroll. But in the mornings, laden with heavy skis, walking in leg-breaking boots and nursing a hangover from the previous evening’s toffee vodka-fuelled exertions, it’s like a polar trek. This may be fine when you’re in your 20s, but as most skiers get older and have a little more money in their pocket, they’re prepared to pay extra for a chalet that offers the opportunity to ski in and ski out. And so it is in the French, Swiss and Austrian Alpine ski property markets. Buyers with relatively deep pockets are prepared to go that extra £300,000 to £1 million for a ski-in, ski-out chalet. But finding the right one requires very detailed knowledge of each resort and it’s when a local estate agent is absolutely indispensable. Most ski resorts that are dominated by the chalet market (rather than flats and hotels) such

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THE GREATEST PREMIUMS ARE PAID FOR THE CHALETS THAT ARE FAR ENOUGH UP THE MOUNTAIN TO OFFER EYE-CATCHING VIEWS ACROSS THE VALLEY as Meribel are often criss-crossed with small residential roads and peppered with hidden lifts and paths to the pistes. All of which makes property valuation very difficult, particularly in the Alps. For example, in the UK large houses in the leafiest streets with the best transport links and schools are usually the most expensive and sought after in our cities and towns. But not so in ski resorts. Size does matter but it’s more about the luxury extra such as sun balconies, indoor swimming pools, outdoor Jacuzzis and mountain views. But trumping all these qualities is the proximity to a ski lift. What’s the point of paying £3 million for a lovely chalet if you have to drive back down to the resort’s central lifts every morning? Or walk to a lift that gets you just a quarter

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opened up investment opportunities for dollar and sterling buyers,” he says. “Val d’Isere has seen premium restaurants and boutiques open. Popular with the UK market, there is strong rental potential with yields of approximately 3.5% gross achievable for top chalets. The Chamonix Valley continues to see demand led recovery and prices are now at or around the pre-crisis peak.”

AUSTRIA

“The Austrian Alpine resort market has remained strong on the back of a vibrant local economy, which has generated house price growth nationally of 41% since 2008. “Austria continues to offer excellent value for money compared to the more established French and Swiss resorts. Committed investment in resort infrastructure and investor appetite means there is still room for upward price movement.”

SWITZERLAND of the way up the mountain? The greatest premiums are paid for the chalets that are far enough up the mountain to offer eye-catching views across the valley but from which you can ski out and straight on to a lift that whisks you up to the major runs. And ideally these chalets need to be further enough down the valley so you can ski back home directly in the evening from your après drinks in one of the midlevel sun terraces. There is a downside, though. Jeremy Rollason of Alpine Homes in Association with Savills, says the hunt for a home that’s got the ideal position can mean you end up with a chalet that’s hard to get to by car. “In fact, walking distance to the centre of a resort is considered to be equally important as ski-in, ski

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out by the majority of buyers,” he says. “However, the attraction of skiing to and from your chalet is hard to resist and values can be 10-20% higher for this privilege.” Roddy Arris of agent Knight Frank, agrees. “In most ski resorts it’s all about altitude within the town and this, to a certain extent is about ski in, ski out,” he says. But which country or resort should you buy in at the moment? Jeremy Rollason reviews the main skiing markets.

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“Sales volumes in the ski regions of Haute-Savoie and Savoie have held up better than the rest of France whilst a weaker euro has

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“The number of people buying in Swiss resorts cooled in 2015 with foreign buyers put off by the strong Swiss franc. But despite limited supply of second homes, investment in infrastructure continues and the cache of Swiss resorts remains. “Grimentz gained a new lift in the 2014/2015 season linking to neighbouring Zinal and new apartment schemes have followed. La Tzoumaz is also set for revival thanks to a planned lift upgrade, improving connectivity with neighbouring Verbier. “Villars, a year round resort with high quality international schools, has seen high levels of new supply in recent years and has suffered from poor snowfall. This has had some impact on pricing and, for those who shop around, there are deals to be done.” u

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The only residential development in Courchevel 1850 serviced by an award-winning hotel and spa management company. These 53 beautifully-appointed apartments are located in the heart of Courchevel. Built to the highest standards, every square foot of the apartments and penthouses has been methodically and tirelessly crafted. The development features a world renowned Six Senses Spa and private ski-in, ski-out concierge.

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St Martin de Belleville, Three Valleys, 421,000

Meribel, Three Valleys, 624,000

Les Deux Alpes 1350, Les Deux Alpes, 369,000

The French Alps Over 1,000 ski chalets and 100,00 properties online at www.hamptons-international.com or call us on 020 7265 6595 to discuss your needs.

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THE WORLD OF GSTAAD A playground for the rich and famous is found in the Swiss Alps Wo r d s e l i z a b e t h h u t to n

ould anything be more romantic than snow topped mountains, wooden chalets and roaring open fires? To me, there’s not. Come February, while some may crave sunshine, I want to see snow, and lots of it. Skiing however, is not really my thing and that’s why Gstaad is so perfect. You see, this is the ski village where there is no pressure

to ski at all. People-watching and shopping are full time activities here so while my friends hit the slopes I can wrap myself up in layers of fur, drink Gluhwein and eat fondue until I’m sick. Thankfully this set up works for everyone as the pistes are left unnaturally, but rather delightfully, quiet for my friends. Admittedly, the journey from London to Gstaad sounds like a faff – it requires at least one plane and one train – but when done with the self-proclaimed “skier’s airline” SWISS

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it's relatively painless with enough baggage allowance for all of your skiing paraphernalia. Meanwhile, the ornate Goldenpass train winds its way around the mountains for two hours so the journey is more than enjoyable. Before long you’re the village known to be playground for the super-rich and famous – for those with refined but extravagant tastes – for the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly and Valentino. As one of only four five-star century-old hotels, Le Grand Bellevue is the place to stay if you want to experience the luxurious side of Switzerland. Set in private parkland at the start of Promenade Gstaad, the mansion first opened its doors in 1912 and

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from East London’s House of Hackney, human-sized birdcages swinging from the ceilings and a giant plaid camel standing proudly in the lobby. The eclectic range of restaurants at the hotel sums up the vibe completely: not only will you find exquisite, worldclass fare at the Michelin starred Leonard’s but also a trendy sushi bar and a traditional Swiss fondue chalet. The latter is housed inside a seriously charming, tree-flanked cottage on the hotel’s grounds. For those who want to head out, there are 220km of runs to explore and – with only 30% of the resort’s visitors actually skiing – you are pretty much guaranteed

fresh snow. As the only glacier ski region in the Bernese Oberland, Gstaad’s season is particularly long and snow can be found right through to the start of May. So if you fancy a last minute ski trip it’s not too late to book now and a holiday in Gstaad is outrageous. It’s fun, extravagant and bold but it’s also a place filled with Swiss culture and tradition. Le Grand Bellevue embodies all this and more. It’s both exciting and relaxing. It’s a place that will leave you feeling fully revived. You really should stay here. ◆

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620 CHF per room based on double occupancy on a half-board basis; bellevue-gstaad.com Fares on the GoldenPass train from Geneva to Gstaad start from CHF 50 per person each way. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) offers all-inclusive fares from London to Geneva from £54 one-way, including checked baggage, meals & drinks and free ski and snowboard carriage; swiss.com

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UPPER ADDISON GARDENS W14

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stunning and unusually wide maisonette spanning the top two floors of this Victorian house. The entrance to the flat is on the first floor and it has a superb full width drawing room with south facing terrace overlooking the communal gardens below. u A

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Tryon Street, Chelsea, SW3

A well presented three bedroom freehold cottage in the heart of Chelsea with a west-facing patio garden. Arranged over three floors, this charming house offers the feeling of a much larger property.

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ÂŁ2,750,000 Freehold

Chelsea 020 7225 3866 chelsea@struttandparker.com

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Lamont Road, Chelsea, SW10

A five bedroom freehold house backing onto the gardens of Hobury and Langton Street.

ÂŁ3,850,000 Freehold

Chelsea SW10 - 020 7373 1010 chelseaSW10@struttandparker.com

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Pembridge Crescent, Notting Hill, W11

A bright three double bedroom maisonette (with lift), which benefits from a wonderful open plan kitchen/reception room, leading onto a fabulous terrace with far reaching views.

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ÂŁ1,550,000, Share of Freehold

Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 nottinghill@struttandparker.com

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Westbourne Gardens, Bayswater, W2

A spacious three bedroom upper maisonette situated in a beautiful period conversion in Notting Hill.

£1,100* per week Furnished/Unfurnished

1,120 sq ft (104.1 sq m) Reception Room | Three Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms | Roof terrace | Communal garden access

Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 notting.hill@struttandparker.com

Celbridge Mews, Bayswater, W2

A fantastic three bedroom house situated on a cobbled mews in Notting Hill.

£1,150* per week Furnished

1367 sq ft (127.0 sq m) Mews House | Furnished | Three Bedrooms | Two Bathrooms | EPC rating E

Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 notting.hill@struttandparker.com

*The following Tenant charges may apply prior to tenancy commencement: Tenancy Agreement £210 (inc VAT) Credit References per application £54 (inc VAT). All advertised prices are excluded and other associated services.

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Kensington Court, Kensington, W8

Immaculately presented three double bedroom apartment in the heart of Kensington.

ÂŁ1,850 per week

1,569 sq ft (145.77 sq m) Reception room | Kitchen | Three bedrooms | Three en suite bath/ shower rooms | EPC rating C

Kensington 0207 938 3666 kensington@struttandparker.com

Westbourne Park Road, Bayswater, W2

A stunning four bedroom period house in Notting Hill with offstreet parking.

ÂŁ3,250* per week Unfurnished

Notting Hill 0207 221 1111 notting.hill@struttandparker.com

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Arundel Gardens, Notting Hill, W11

A beautifully refurbished flat situated in a striking stucco fronted period building in the heart of Notting Hill.

ÂŁ1,395,000 Share of Freehold

Notting Hill 020 7221 1111 nottinghill@struttandparker.com

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The Landau, 72 Farm Lane, Fulham SW6 Ready to Move into Now, Limited Apartments Available

A boutique collection of 90 one and two bedroom residences – all with private outdoor space, allocated parking and access to four tranquil pocket gardens.

– Secure private parking – 24-hour concierge – Four tranquil pocket gardens – A private residents’ fully equipped gym – Residents’ lounge and private dining area

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Quintessentially British An exquisite collection of Grade II listed Lateral Apartments and Townhouses with concierge, set on a private garden square

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BEAUCHAMP PLACE Chelsea SW3

A fabulous first floor flat located in one of the most sought-after addresses in Knightsbridge.

Knightsbridge & Chelsea 020 7584 7020 amy.rogers@carterjonas.co.uk

2 reception rooms • 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms • EPC rating C

Guide price £1,395,000

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PONT STREET Chelsea SW1

A stunning second floor flat that has been refurbished to a very high standard in this prime Knightsbridge location close to Harrods.

Knightsbridge & Chelsea 020 7584 7020 amy.rogers@carterjonas.co.uk

Reception room • 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms • EPC rating C

Guide price £3,100,000

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KENSINGTON GATE Kensington W8

An imposing Grade II* listed semi-detached house situated in an enviable position in this highly sought-after garden square and with the rare benefit of a lift. It has a particularly handsome white stucco facade and extends to approximately 4,952 sq ft over five floors.

Holland Park & Notting Hill 020 7371 1111 gareth.jones@carterjonas.co.uk

4 reception rooms • 6 bedrooms 3 bathrooms • Balcony • Paved garden Communal garden

Price on application

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FAMOUS PLACES London hides a plethora of celebrity homes. These are the most recent to come on the market. Words N I G E L L E W I S

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himself round Whitehall on a child’s scooter and tested potential recruits by stabbing his wooden leg through his trousers with a paper-knife. If the applicant winced, C turned them down. Until his death in 1923, he lived at 21 Queen Anne’s Gate in Westminster, using the Grade I listed property as his office and private home. Developer Atelier now plans to turn it into a luxury family home filled with 007 style gadgets. With five or six en-suite bedrooms, they’re hoping it could fetch £15m. u

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NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW… WHO LIVED HERE

eteran Brit actor Michael Caine, 82, recently told Variety that keeping things fresh had been the key to his success and confessed that while he has semi-retired from acting, he also has a hard time saying no to really good film roles. The actor famously left the UK in the 1970s to escape the clutches of the taxman. However, he has since returned and lives in a 200-year-old barn conversion on the outskirts of Leatherhead in Surrey and also has a two-bedroom flat in Chelsea Harbour. But while the 60s were swinging, Caine lived in a terraced house near London’s Hyde Park, making some of his best-known films, including The Italian Job and Alfie. Originally two mews houses which have been merged since his time there, this property has been completely refurbished by the current owners, with oak flooring, air conditioning, and designer kitchen. u

HOME TO THE REAL M

alph Fiennes’ turn as the business-like M in current blockbuster Spectre is a fictional world away from the eccentric character who inspired the Bond spy chief. Mansfield Cumming, or ‘C’ as he became known, was the original M and first head of the Secret Service – MI6. The swordstickcarrying, monocle-wearing retired naval commander allegedly cut off his own leg after a car crash so he could crawl over to aid his dying son. Afterwards, Cumming propelled

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WHERE SWINGING LONDON WAS SNAPPED

ixties photographer and East End boy Terence Donovan helped create the image of ‘swinging London’, along with contemporaries David Bailey and Brian Duffy. Despite leaving school at 11, he discovered photography as a teenager, making his name using fashion models in gritty environments for glossy magazine shoots.

Kay and Co

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Donovan got into film production in the early 70s and moved his studio to a Grade II listed Victorian property in fashionable Mayfair. It was his creative HQ from 1978 to 1996, playing host to celebrity shoots including Twiggy, Lennox Lewis, Cindy Crawford and Bryan Ferry. The property became derelict until developers Candy & Candy recently gave it a Bond-style makeover. The five bedroom property is now on the market for £18m with stacks of glam touches including a glass ‘champagne wall’, where 400 bottles can be chilled next to the dining area. u

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NICE FLAT, WHAT ABOUT THE SHOWER?

aster of suspense Alfred Hitchcock was one of our most celebrated filmmakers. The Psycho director rented the top two floors of a house in

Cromwell Road, near Earls Court. He lived there with his wife Alma after their wedding in 1926. Their daughter Patricia was born shortly after. Their dining room was often used as a base for working on film projects with Hitchcock’s collaborators, as the great director liked to work from home, preferably wearing his favourite blue silk pyjamas and matching dressing gown. While there, Hitchcock directed The Thirty-Nine Steps, but he left England in 1939 after Hollywood came calling. He moved to America where most of his films were then set. The lower ground floor one bedroom property in the Cromwell Road building is now up for sale at £599,950. Newly refurbished, the

open plan flat has a bedroom with en-suite bathroom as well as fresh air heating, cooling and in-built audio system. u

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POP DRUMMER’S MAYFAIR PENTHOUSE

he Dave Clark Five rivalled the Beatles as Britain’s most popular band at the height of their fame, before splitting in 1971. Clark got into property and converted two floors of office space above The Curzon cinema in Mayfair into a duplex penthouse in 1967. His Grade II listed pad saw plenty of star-studded parties where Freddie Mercury, Leo Sayer and Dionne Warwick would attend. The current owners have given the four bedroom home a makeover. It has a gym, 360 degree views across the capital and a private terrace. It's on the market for £15.5m. u

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020 7529 5566; wetherell.co.uk Knight Frank 0207 499 1012; knightfrank.co.uk

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A particularly elegant mews house offering exceptionally luxurious and well-designed accommodation.

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Completely rebuilt, this is an attractive mews house which is flooded with natural light and has been designed to maximise width for entertaining space. There are now three double bedrooms all with en-suite shower or bathrooms, a spacious family kitchen/breakfast room and a lovely double aspect reception room. The master bedroom, which is situated on the top floor has been fitted with a retractable skylight. The property also benefits from all modern amenities to include underfloor heating, sound system and Vent Axia air exchange throughout.

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Three Bedrooms. Three Bathrooms. Double Aspect Living Room. Mews House. EPC: B ÂŁ2,995,000 Freeehold

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A stylish three bedroom apartment, with a Westfacing balcony and a lock-up garage, located close to Kensington High Street.

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If you are interested in this property please contact me. Anthony M Sharp 020 7243 8398 anthonysharp@anthony-sharp.com

This is an extremely attractive and spacious (1146 sqft) second floor, three bedroom apartment that has recently been beautifully refurbished and has a West-facing balcony and a lock-up garage. Monckton Court is a modern portered building located in Holland Park not far from Kensington High Street in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

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Three Bedrooms. Three Bathrooms. West-Facing Balcony. Portered Building. Secure Garage. Leasehold Approx 45 Years Remaining (TBC). EPC: D ÂŁ1,450,000 Leasehold

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A stylish, contemporary apartment in a prime Holland Park location.

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A fabulous two bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the lower ground floor of an impressive period villa. The property has been beautifully refurbished in a contemporary style by the current owners. Holland Park is conveniently located for the amenities of Holland Park Avenue including Holland Park underground station (Central Line) and the park itself.

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Two Bedrooms. Two Bathrooms. Reception. Undemised Patio. EPC: E ÂŁ1,295,000 Share of Freehold

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Entrance Hall. Study. Double Drawing Room. Large Eat-in Kitchen. Master Bedroom Suite. Four Double Bedrooms. Two Bathrooms. Separate Apartment. Off-Street parking. EPC: F £8,500 Per Week*

An exceptional family house with off-street parking and direct access to communal gardens. A fantastic period family house, with direct access to a superb communal garden, in prime Holland Park. This impressive property has been extensively refurbished to a very high standard throughout and benefits from spacious living space on a grand scale. The property further benefits from having a separate apartment and off-street parking. Clarendon Road is one of Holland Park’s most prestigious addresses.

*All tenancies will incur a set-up fee of £420 (incl. VAT) and, should the tenancy renew, a further renewal fee of £120 (incl. VAT) on each occasion

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Double Reception Room. Large Eat In Kitchen. Five Bedrooms. Three Bathrooms. Front and Rear Gardens. Roof Terrace. Off Street Parking. EPC: F £3,950 Per Week*

An impressive period house, conveniently located and nicely set back from Holland Park Avenue. An exceptionally spacious five bedroom family house in Holland Park. The property has been refurbished to a high standard throughout and offers spacious contemporary living space including a 50 sq.ft. (approx) interior designed kitchen with direct access to a paved garden. There is off-street parking for two cars and the property is conveniently located for the amenities of Holland Park and Notting Hill.

*All tenancies will incur a set-up fee of £420 (incl. VAT) and, should the tenancy renew, a further renewal fee of £120 (incl. VAT) on each occasion

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Two Bedrooms. Double Reception. Two Bathrooms. Roof Terrace. Communal Gardens. EPC: D £2,100 Per Week*

An exceptional penthouse apartment offering superb accommodation. Perfect for entertaining A fabulous two bedroom duplex apartment on this sought after garden square in South Kensington. The property benefits from an extraordinary 1,388 sq. ft. reception room and a roof terrace with fantastic views over London. Cornwall Gardens is located just off the Gloucester Road and is within walking distance of Kensington High Street and Gloucester Road underground.

*All tenancies will incur a set-up fee of £420 (incl. VAT) and, should the tenancy renew, a further renewal fee of £120 (incl. VAT) on each occasion

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Reception Room. Eat-In Kitchen. Three Double Bedrooms. Two Bathrooms. Study. Cloakroom. Private Garden. EPC: D £1,950 Per Week*

An elegant three bedroom duplex apartment with a private south-facing garden. A fantastic three bedroom ground and first floor apartment in this prime location, moment from Holland Park. The property features a light and spacious reception room with high ceilings, eat-in kitchen, three double bedrooms and direct access to a large mature private south-facing garden. Melbury road is ideally located near the green and open spaces of Holland Park as well as all the amenities on Kensington High Street.

*All tenancies will incur a set-up fee of £420 (incl. VAT) and, should the tenancy renew, a further renewal fee of £120 (incl. VAT) on each occasion

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PROPERTY ROUND UP The inside scoop in your area

NEW BUILD

JUST LET

WILLESDEN LANE

KINGS ROAD

NW2 £3,995,000

TW10

ceiling in the entrance hall ecently completed has created a dramatic by M Squared double height space with London, this galleried landing on the first beautifully presented home floor. The clever use of steel benefits from wellframes and floor to ceiling proportioned living spaces, glass doors have helped high ceilings and an create a vast open exceptional finish space at the rear of throughout. A THE PROPERTY the house, letting in stylish blend of RETAINS an abundance of contemporary and MANY OF ITS natural light. The period architecture ORIGINAL PERIOD kitchen, dining and has been used FEATURES family living space throughout to occupies this area create this unique with glass doors leading out home. The property retains to the well-sized terrace and many of its original period garden. ◆ features but also manages to create new spaces that would otherwise not be found in a Knight Frank traditional house of this age. Queen’s Park, 020 3815 3020; The partial removal of the knightfrank.com

client came into the office to find a family home and after viewing one of our homes on Kings Road, priced at £8000 PCM, they happily made an offer that same day. Towards the end of 2015, we had seen less activity at the higher end of

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the rental market, but with the New Year came a growing number of quick transactions such as this one, demonstrating that the top end is beginning to gain momentum again. This year looks promising as tenants return to the market, prioritising their rental search with a ‘New Year, new home’ mentality. ◆

Jamie-Leigh Harvey Lettings Manager

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ROBERT GREEN

DOUGLAS & GORDON

Director

AG E N T O N D E S I G N

New figures reveal how stamp duty changes have hit sales of premium homes

he Treasury’s overhaul of the stamp duty system at the end of 2014 contributed to sales of ‘premium London homes’ collapsing by nearly two thirds last year, according to estate agent Douglas & Gordon. New figures released by D&G reveal sales volumes of houses and flats in London selling for £2m and above have declined by 64% in the last nine months of 2015. The 64% drop in sales volumes will have reduced the Treasury’s expected revenues from SDLT, and D&G is urging it to consider a reduction in the top rate of SDLT in 2016. Sales values were also hit in the capital over the course of 2015. ‘Prime’ postcodes, defined by D&G as the area between Notting Hill and Chelsea, saw property sales values decline 1.4% yearon-year overall in 2015. ◆

Douglas & Gordon 020 7963 4600; douglasandgordon.com

ASHLEY GARDENS SW1

£5.59 Million

his stunning property boasts 300 sq ft of lateral space in its original layout. Most apartments have been broken up into two or more units and remain as the Victorian architects

envisaged, making it feel special and unusual for the location. There are original features such as beautiful ceiling details which have been lost on many other apartments of this age over the years. Architecturally these apartments are particularly grand with great room proportions and parquet floors invoking a sense of the period in which the flats were constructed. ◆

Chestertons Westminster and Pimlico, 020 3040 8201; chestertons.com

MEET THE TEAM

KFH

F U L H A M , K F H . C O. U K

John D Wood & Co., Chelsea

Q&A WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT RECENTLY ABOUT THE LOCAL MARKET?

Having worked in Chelsea for almost 15 years, it never fails to surprise me. Whether you are buying or selling, it pays to remember the defining characteristics of the property market here. Chelsea is a place where people make their home, and much of the property is owned with very little debt. This underpins the market, which is why it is such a prized and stable investment. Stamp duty is a significant expense at just over 9.84% for a £4m property, and so buyers are careful to make the right decision, although given the rate before the rise in 2014 was 7% there is often scope for an offer to account for some or all of the most recent rise, and savvy buyers are enjoying a market where there is some negotiation! WHERE SHOULD I INVEST?

KATHERINE WELLS

CHARLOTTE ADAMS

020 3792 6840

020 3792 6850

SALES MANAGER

After graduating from Exeter University and working for an estate agent for four years, I moved to KFH in 2005. I ran our Clapham branch for ten years, before taking a break to have a baby. Now I am back, heading up our Fulham branch. Having opened our doors on January 4th, I’m very excited to be breaking into the market and getting to know the area. What I love most is the community spirit here, especially the lovely deli down the road who brought us welcome pastries! ◆

LETTINGS MANAGER

I caught the property bug early when canvassing for my dad’s estate agency in return for pocket money. I decided to make estate agency my career and twelve years ago started as a junior. I progressed through the ranks to become Lettings Manager and have now helped to launch our new Fulham branch. Fulham is home to an abundance of excellent gastro pubs, wine bars and restaurants, and easily caters for both the young professional and families that make up Fulham’s core. ◆

The answer for most will be where you wish to make your home. Chelsea property will always look after you. However if you are looking for an investment then buy now before 1st April when the stamp duty on second homes adds a 3% premium, and buy something you would be happy to live in yourself, as chances are that you won’t be the only one doing so. ◆ John D Wood &Co, Chelsea, 020 7352 1484; johndwood.co.uk

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EGERTON PLACE, SW3 A peaceful Knightsbridge location in one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in London A rare opportunity to acquire a first floor apartment in one of Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most desirable addresses with each room overlooking gardens to the front or the rear. This exquisite south west facing apartment is immaculately presented and benefits from the local amenities of Knightsbridge. Accommodation: Entrance hall, drawing room, kitchen, master bedroom, guest bedroom and bathroom. Amenities: Access to rear communal gardens (for use of the residents of Egerton Place and Egerton Terrace only).

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GILSTON ROAD, CHELSEA, SW10 A beautifully and newly refurbished one bedroom duplex apartment situated over the first and second floor, which offers modern and contemporary style. The property comprises a reception room with wood floors and a very smart kitchen, a luxurious double bedroom with great storage and ensuite shower room. Gilston Road is situated in the hub of The Beach area of the Fulham Road. EPC Rating: D.

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PONT STREET, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, SW1X A charming apartment situated on the second ďŹ&#x201A;oor (with lift) of this handsome period building with access to the communal gardens in Cadogan Square. This property boasts well proportioned rooms throughout, high ceilings, lots of natural light, excellent storage and is an ideal home for entertaining. Superbly positioned in central Knightsbridge for the many amenities and transportation. EPC Rating: D.

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St Quintin Avenue, W10 ÂŁ1,695,000 Freehold

A beautifully appointed and most unusual Freehold house which provides extremely flexible accommodation.The property boasts excellent living space with a southfacing landscaped patio garden. St Quintin Avenue is located in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea within easy reach of the outstanding amenities in Portobello Road, Golborne Road and Notting Hill. EPC=D. Reception room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, study, cloakroom, kitchen and garden. Sole Agents michael@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

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Colville Terrace, W11 ÂŁ2,300,000 Share of Freehold

A fabulous opportunity to acquire a spacious garden maisonette (circa 1,655 square feet) in the heart of Notting Hill.The flat is located on the raised ground and lower ground floors of a handsome period building and offers characterful accommodation. Colville Terrace is located just a stone's throw from Westbourne Grove and Portobello Road. EPC=D. Reception room, dining area, three bedrooms, bathroom, cloakroom, open-plan kitchen, conservatory and garden. Sole Agents

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Peach Road, W10 £650 per week Fees Apply

Delightful cottage offering beautifully presented, generous accommodation with wood floors, smart kitchen and pretty westfacing garden. EPC=C. Reception, three bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and garden. Unfurnished.

020 7221 2277 sophie@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Wallingford Avenue, W10 £1,600 per week Fees Apply

An utterly charming family house which offers flexible accommodation (circa 2,300 square feet) with generous Edwardian proportions in the heart of the St Quintin Conservation Area. EPC=D. Reception room, four/five bedrooms, three bathrooms, utility room, cloakroom, kitchen/dining room and garden. Unfurnished.

020 7221 2277 petra@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Cleveland Sq, W2 £1,100 per week Fees Apply

Simply stunning flat that has been recently refurbished to the highest standard throughout. EPC=C. Reception, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, balcony and access to the garden square. Furnished or unfurnished.

020 7221 2277 neha@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Ivory Place, W11 £1,495 per week Fees Apply

Lexham Mews, W8 £1,500 per week Fees Apply

Stunning house in this gated private development in Notting Hill. Architect designed to provide superb entertaining space with excellent storage and west-facing patio garden. EPC=B. Reception, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen and garden. Unfurnished.

A stunning mews house that has been refurbished to a very high standard.The property benefits from hardwood flooring, a bespoke Italian kitchen, gas fire place and built in audio system. Short let. EPC=D. Reception, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, dressing room, utility room and open-plan kitchen. Unfurnished.

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R E B ECCA N O O N A N

ince I arrived from Manhattan to take up life in London sometime last century, I have been fascinated by the alluring array of London homes and urban villages, particularly those of Kensington and Chelsea. From my first rental on Victoria Grove to our current family home in Lots Village, I continue to enjoy the special quality of life on offer across our privileged patch. Embracing my new leafier, low-rise and historic setting, I set out to learn the property ropes by studying the renovation and design of period buildings, followed by a role assisting others to relocate to their new homes in this very rewarding city. As I quickly learned, the quality of the essentials such as housing stock, local parks and schools, provision for cultural enjoyment and practical needs like transport, are all of paramount importance in the London

ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING QUALITIES OF A CAREER IN PROPERTY IS THAT I AM INVITED INTO PLACES THAT I OTHERWISE WOULDN'T SEE

property market. These attributes can be readily found in areas such as Holland Park, Notting Hill and re-invigorated Bayswater where Anthony Sharp has an abiding local presence. I can take no credit for that happy state of affairs. Where I can make a difference, however, is by providing an informed, professional and personal service that makes the most of each property and delivers the best outcome for my clients. One of the most amazing qualities of a career in property is that I am invited into places I otherwise wouldn’t see, and meet

a fascinating variety of people on a regular basis. Entrusted with a client’s property asset and aspiration, I can also draw upon the experience and skills of the Anthony Sharp team. Let no one tell you a successful agent is less than passionate and hard-working when it comes to delivering a successful transaction, particularly in a premium market like ours. My affiliation with the company provides an ideal opportunity to introduce properties from across the Royal Borough to its list of fine residences and discerning customers, many of whom I meet while enjoying the pleasures of local life. So if you spot me at the Sloane Club, browsing along Portobello, queuing for the Holland Park Opera, at an open mic slot at The Troubadour, or struggling with my tennis practice at the Lawn Tennis Club, feel free to ask for my humble opinion on a favourite subject of mine – the local property market. ◆

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Arundel Gardens W11 £2,000,000 A fantastic three-bedroom top floor maisonette on one of Notting Hill’s most desirable roads with access to private communal garden. Freehold. EPC=D

• Three bedrooms • Excellently positioned • Southerly aspect • Stunning views Notting Hill Sales: 020 7313 2890 sales.not@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Royal Crescent W11 £1,200,000 A superb two-bedroom maisonette with two terraces, set in a stunning grade II listed Victorian building and overlooking the beautiful Royal Crescent Gardens. Share of Freehold. EPC=D

• Two bedrooms • Roof terrace • Superb views • Garden access

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Clarendon Road W11 ÂŁ870,000 A fantastic one-bedroom garden apartment located moments from Clarendon Cross. Share of Freehold. EPC=F Holland Park Sales: 020 7605 6890 sales.hol@marshandparsons.co.uk

Kensington Park Road W11 ÂŁ500,000 A delightful raised ground floor studio apartment wonderfully positioned in this grand Victorian building. Share of Freehold. EPC=D Notting Hill Sales: 020 7313 2890 sales.not@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Silverlight

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London W10

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An iconic & unique architecturally designed 4 bedroom house on the Grand Union canal. On the market for the first time since its construction, the property was created in 2009 by world famous architect David Adjaye of Adjaye Associates. The property further benefits from canal views, mooring rights & parking. EPC rating C

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ADDISLAND COURT  W14

£2,500,000

truly unique three bedroom apartment presented in an immaculate order throughout. The property has a perfect mixture of both contemporary and traditional décor and retains many original features. The accommodation is well proportioned and comprises a large reception room, two double bedrooms with en suite, one further bedroom, eat in kitchen and two balconies. Addisland Court is close to the shops, cafés, restaurants and transport links that Holland Park Avenue has to offer. u  Harrods Estates Kensington, 020 3650 4602; harrodsestates.com

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stunning family home in excellent condition throughout. It is set in this most prestigious location just north of Hyde Park. Spacious accommodation offers two receptions, five bedrooms, three bathrooms and some great outside spaces. Porchester Place is a favoured road within the highly desirable Hyde Park Estate, a quiet and picturesque district of Prime Central London, that

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Burrows Road, NW10

£1,650,000 Freehold

A beautifully presented, extended period house in one of

• 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

Kensal Rise's premier roads offering a master bedroom suite

• Contemporary style 25 ft kitchen/diner

in the converted loft space. The house is within walking

• 56 ft south facing rear garden

distance of Chamberlayne Road and Queens Park.

• Viewing is essential to fully appreciate

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Melrose Avenue, NW2

£1,499,950 Freehold

Extraordinary 2185 sq ft red brick Victorian property

• 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms

meticulously refurbished. Convenient position close to

• Contemporary designer open plan kitchen

Willesden Green Station and Gladstone Park - a fabulous

• Master bedroom with en-suite walk in shower

family home. Images taken from previous development.

• OSP, fully landscaped rear garden & terrace

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Alverstone Road, NW2

£2,795,000 Freehold

Exceptional contemporary home offering 2827 sq ft of

• 5 large bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

accommodation situated on the edge of Brondesbury Park in

• Open plan Italian kitchen & dining room

a popular tree lined residential road. Great entertaining space

• Master suite + dressing room & en-suite

leading onto rear garden from bi folding doors.

• Roof terrace, large garden & OSP

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Manor House Drive, NW6

£3,300,000 Freehold

Outstanding detached family house arranged over 4180 sq ft

• 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms

situated in the heart of Brondesbury Park in a prestigious cul-

• 2 exceptionally spacious reception rooms

de-sac and within easy reach of excellent local transport,

• Breakfast room, 22 ft kitchen, large entrance hall

shops and a selection of cafes and restaurants.

• 91 ft mature rear garden

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MILMAN ROAD, NW6

£2,899,999 Freehold

Fantastic 2407 sq ft period house overlooking Queens Park which has been lovingly maintained and offering 4 bedrooms, 2 receptions, 2 bathrooms, garden, double garage & OSP for 2 cars. Situated close to Salusbury Road & Chamberlayne Road with their numerous cafes & transport facilities.

• Spacious terraced house • Beautifully presented • Double garage & OSP • Must be viewed

EPC - D

BURROWS ROAD, NW10

£1,650,000 Freehold

Beautifully presented 5 bedroom/2 bathroom extended mid-terraced period house in Kensal Rise. This lovely home comprises of double reception, 25 ft kitchen/diner opening onto a 56 ft south facing garden, 4 bedrooms, converted loft with master bedroom & ensuite bathroom. Must be seen to be appreciated!

• Unique family home • 1738 sq ft • 5 beds, 2 baths (1 en-suite) • Close to amenities

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WHITMORE GARDENS, NW10

£1,600,000 Freehold

A stunning architecturally designed 4 bedroom family home with incredible features such as SWIMMING POOL, SAUNA and SEPARATE STUDIO IN THE GARDEN. The loft has been converted to form the master bedroom & en-suite shower room. Conveniently positioned just off Chamberlayne Road with excellent transport facilities. Seeing is believing!

• Uniquely designed • 1550 sq ft • Swimming pool & sauna • Garden with studio

EPC - D

BRONDESBURY ROAD, NW6

£850,000 Share of Freehold

Stylish two double bedroom apartment set on the raised ground floor of a double fronted period house with front patio/garden, own entrance, spacious kitchen/diner. Features include wood floors, fitted carpets, sash windows. Enviably positioned close to Salusbury Road and the beautiful open spaces of Queens Park. Must be seen!

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Harrow Road, NW10 £1,100,000 SOLD SOLD! A double fronted, three bedroom, freehold house with real character. Set back far enough from the road and behind a walled garden to feel private and discreet.

Harrow Road, NW10 £650,000 SOLD in excess of asking price SOLD! A delightful freehold cottage (c1830) with two well-proportioned bedrooms with potential for a small office on the landing, two reception rooms downstairs.

Harrow Road, NW10 £850,000 SOLD in excess of asking price SOLD! A charming three bedroom Victorian, freehold, property arranged over four floors. True Associates sold these three fantastic properties after other agents failed to do so. We would love to sell your property! Please contact True Associates on 020 8960 3663 to book in your free valuation today.

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beautifully designed, four bedroom family A home situated on one of the areas most popular residential streets in Brackenbury Village. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and provides light and spacious rooms. It boasts a delightful west facing roof terrace offering roof top views over Brackenbury Village. The house is exceptionally well presented with incredible attention to detail. It also benefits from an abundance of natural light and stunning interiors. u  Kerr & Co Shepherd’s Bush, 020 8743 1166 kerrandco.com

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luxury three bedroom apartment in the prestigious ‘375 Kensington High Street’ development, offering an outstanding living space in a prime location. With immaculate attention to detail, the accommodation presents a contemporary open plan reception with plenty of natural light streaming through tall doors opening onto a surround balcony. The development is high-end and benefits from a swimming pool plus a range of fitness and spa facilities. u  Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings Kensington, 020 7938 3522 brlets.co.uk

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n extraordinary four bedroom eco-house with swimming pool designed by the world renowned architects, Munkenbeck & Partners. Set over four floors, the accommodation benefits from a wonderful south facing terrace with glorious far reaching views. The house offers two vast reception spaces, fully fitted kitchen, master bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom and dressing room, three further double bedrooms, three further bath/shower rooms, terrace, off street parking and a small garden area. ◆  Mountgrange Heritage North Kensington, 020 8960 0181; mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

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£37,500,000

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ituated in the heart of Knightsbridge is an S elegant Grade II listed family house with generous reception space, four/five bedrooms and a large garden. Built in the 1850s, the property has been the home of many remarkable residents including the Countess de Narbonne, who was linked to the Comte de Narbonne and later Minister of War for Louis XVI, as well as aide-de-camp to Napoleon. This delightful garden square is located just off Brompton Road and is a short walk from Knightsbridge and Hyde Park. ◆  Chestertons Knightbridge and Belgravia 020 7235 8090; chestertons.com

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resswell House embraces classical grace and splendour. It is probably the finest luxury family home to come on to the Chelsea market for years. This house offers exquisite living space over five floors, five/six bedroom suites, a landscaped garden, a garage, a passenger lift to all floors and incredible leisure facilities. This outstanding house is a blend of true elegance and seamless state of the art technology. u  Beauchamp Estates & Knight Frank Chelsea 020 7499 7722; beauchamp.co.uk 020 7349 4300; knightfrank.co.uk

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ALVERSTONE ROAD  NW2

£2,795,000

panning 2827 sq ft is this contemporary semi-detached house arranged over three floors. This architecturally designed home benefits from five large bedrooms, five bathrooms, an open plan kitchen/breakfast room, reception room, utility room, roof terrace and a large garden. Situated on the edge of Brondesbury Park, the property is close to an array of local amenities on Walm Lane. Alverstone Road is a popular tree lined residential street close to excellent transport. ◆  Camerons Stiff & Co. Willesden Lane 020 8459 1133; cameronsstiff.co.uk

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