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lowers are flavour of the month. It’s May, which of course means the Chelsea Flower Show, which in celebrating 100 years is generating more interest outside the flower world than usual. A flower feeling is spreading throughout London, with a flower-arranging craze about to erupt in the unlikeliest places. East London’s hipster Flower Appreciation Society are coming west to work with Anthropologie, while Kensal Rise’s flower queen Vic Brotherson – the woman behind Scarlet & Violet – will be fi lling Kensington Park Road’s fabulous Couverture boutique with flora and hosting workshops in the fi ne art of the bouquet. Why not put a flower in your hair and join the movement? On a less floral note, this issue of Absolutely includes a spotlight on Scandinavian food, a big focus on swimwear, a tour of one of west London’s most unusual homes and words of wisdom from the eternally fashionable Barbara Hulanicki. We also meet vintage clothes expert Sophie Merchant, make up artist Kay Montano and textile specialist Susan Deliss, among others. We hope you enjoy the issue.

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BLITZ SPIRIT New book As Seen in Blitz – Fashioning 80s Style by Iain Webb (ACC, £35) is a stylish volume unearthing memories of the 1980s magazine Blitz and its take on the sights and sounds of the time. We love this picture of Paul Morley (of Notting Hill record label ZTT that signed Frankie Goes to Hollywood and the Art of Noise) and his girlfriend Claudia Brucken wearing identical Katherine Hamnet outfits, shot by Peter Brown. A weekend with BLITZ magazine comes to the ICA on 18-19 May – book tickets at ica.org.uk or on 020 7930 3647. The book will also be on sale there. Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, SW1Y 5AH

DAY OF THE TRIFFID Emerald Fairie’s hand-made small but impressive Triffid Lamps are still lives contained in globes. From £1,200 at 202 Westbourne Grove W11. emeraldfairielightingdesign.com

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FLEURS DE SEL Miller Harris’s new launch is an intriguing unisex scent, all herbs and flowers, moss and leather. And a hint of salt, of course. £95, millerharris.com

ROYAL APOTHIC This month, Anthropologie hosts a pop-up store with Royal Apothic, which arose from a chance Portobello market fi nd of an old apothecary manual. We love the Kensington Gardens scented hand cream, £18. anthropologie.eu

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TUBE LINE COLOURS A new range of home accessories inspired by the colours of the tube lines launches this month, including this stylish furniture by Anthony Hartley. ltmuseumshop.co.uk 15

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SEBASTIÃO SALGADO: GENESIS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ONGOING

The world premiere of Sebastião Salgado: Genesis reveals the esteemed photographer’s breath-taking monochromatic insights into the natural world and communities existing at the very peripheries of our awareness. A mixture of the epic and the intimate, Salgado’s photographs allow us to discover the places and people we might never see. Cromwell Road, SW7, 02079425000; nhm.ac.uk

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JAZZIE B PARADISE 24 MAY

A defining voice in black British music and the original funki dred, Jazzie B’s influence on London’s music scene is inestimable and he remains just as relevant (and just as cool) today. 19 Kilburn Lane, W10 020 8969 0098 theparadise.co.uk

ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART 30 MAY

See the future of fashion as the next generation of designers present their sartorial creations on the catwalk. The RCA course has always produced an incredibly high standard of alumni and this year is sure to be no exception. Tickets from £15 at fashion@rca.ac.uk Kensington Gore, SW7 020 7590 4373 rca.ac.uk

SIMON BROWN: STANDING IN THE CORNER RICHARD YOUNG GALLERY FROM 2 MAY

Famous for his interiors and still life photography, Simon Brown has produced a collection of limited edition prints of evocative interiors and beautiful still life from inside buildings across England, Ireland and France. Drawing his inspiration from the natural chaos of domestic life and the character and faded grandeur of old houses, Brown’s photographs perfectly capture the spirit and life that can be found in trapped within the walls of a home. 4 Holland Street, W8, 02079378911; richardyounggallery.co.uk 18

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FORMING WORDS FLOW GALLERY TO 17 MAY

Investigating how form and structure can be inspired by text, this exhibition invited artists to create a new work based on a piece of writing. Jewellery is exhibited alongside silver teacups, ceramic vessels and enamel plates, all capturing the endless inspiration of the written word. 1-5 Needham Road, W11 020 7243 0782; flowgallery.co.uk

LUNCHTIME LECTURE V&A 15 MAY

In conjunction with her display in the V&A’s 20th Century Gallery, Barbara Nessim will be discussing her career with Senior Curator Douglas Dodds Cromwell Road, SW7, 02079422000; vam.ac.uk

LEONA LEWIS

THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL 8 - 9 MAY

Join Leona Lewis for her first-ever solo engagement at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. After achieving massive success both here and overseas in the wake of her X Factor victory the talent show sensation has had several hits and broken countless records. Kensington Gore, SW7, 0845 401 5045 royalalberthall.com

KATY BRAND’S BOOK GROUP THE TABERNACLE 8 MAY

Featuring special guests Miranda Hart and Emma Kennedy, the Tabernacle presents the literary comic stylings of Katy Brand. All three comedians will be reading extracts from their own books as well as discussing their favourite works of literature and eventually opening up the floor to a Q&A that is primarily about books but could end up anywhere… Sure to be vastly entertaining so bear with. 35 Powis Square, W11 020 7221 9700 tabernaclew11.com

VICE MOTEL LOVE & LIQUOR 10 MAY

Crank up the 90s nostalgia and get ready for a night of pure electro/ pop from DJ duo and married couple Sophie Ellis Bextor and Richard Jones. Known by their stage name Me & Mrs Jones on the club circuit, the pair will be bringing revellers the very best the 90s had to offer in music and fashion - think TLC and denim. The dress code is ‘90s Freshhhhh’ so prepare accordingly. 4 Kilburn High Road, NW6, 020 7625 7500; loveandliquor.co.uk 19

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West London music collective Rotten Hill Gang have launched Rotten Hill TV, a project involving guest acts joinging the core crew at Mick Jones’s studio to be filmed singing tunes that you wouldn’t expect. Introduced by Don Letts, collaborators include Mick Jones, Paul Oakenfold, Hollie Cook, Richard Archer and lots of others. Look out for the them. rottenhillgang.co.uk

Agenda This month’s highlights

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YOUNG VO ICE S

Granta’s long-awaited selection of the 20 best young British novelists, decided over long, agonising discussions at Granta’s Holland Park HQ, features more women than men. Female voices include Londoners Kamila Shamsie, Tahmina Anam, Evie Wyld and others. The collection is an impressive edit of creative and original writing, looking to a bright literaty future. Granta 123: Best of Young British Novelists, £12.99, granta.com

The Special Yoga Centre’s annual art auction at the 20th Century Theatre is always an impressive affair, with patrons including Samantha Cameron and Trudie Styler. Lots include pieces by Tracy Emin (left), Damien Hirst (right) and David Hockney, as well as a sketch by David Cameron. Tickets are £35. specialyoga.org.uk

SMA LL S TUFF

Kensington’s famed Dolls House Festival returns on 11 and 12 May, set to attract fans of everything miniature to Hornton Street. Over 170 of the world’s finest craftsmen will present tiny creations spanning glass vases, musical instruments and miniature plants; and there will be children’s workshops on both days too. dollshousefestival.com

LINE S OF BE AUT Y

Twelve stories; 12 tube lines: Penguin’s literary celebration of 150 years of the tube brings us this nifty box set, each volume dedicated to a line. So for the Circle there’s Lucy Wadham and her reluctant Chelsea childhood in Heads and Straights, while the Hammersmith and City is represented by artist and fi lm-maker Philippe Parreno with Drift, a more abstract visual essay. Buy the box set (£60) for the entire Transport for London literary journey planner. penguin.co.uk 21

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Notting Hill-based Malgosia Stepnikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s striking paintings go on display this month. Absolutely quizzes her

How would you describe your work? My work is energetic, intense, touching and moving. What inspires you? Human experiences... issues of the contemporary society: its progress, shortcomings, gender issues and, most of all, the human mind. What first drew you to paint? Its colours and textures. It was a natural progression for me to move from pencil drawing to paint. One day a lovely friend of mine offered to sell me a set of his oil paints, and from there it all took off.

which I explore femininity/masculinity in the contemporary world. I have also decided to go beyond canvas and draw on other media: photography, film, interior design, music and finally live performance. It is going to be one big surprise, and I feel very excited about this project. The team which I managed to gather I could not even dream of working with more talented, interesting, generous people. Beverley Knowles, the curator Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m working with for the first time, I admire very much... her presence and involvement has informed and reassured some of my choices...

What other artists do you admire? There are so many, but for this exhibition, I can very much relate to Frida Kahlo, Ghada Amer, Joseph Beuys, Gerhard Richter and Sarah Lucas, whose sense of humour always puts a big smile on my face.

How long have you lived in Notting Hill and why do you like it? I moved here last year. I like its relaxed atmosphere, I love the market, the great variety of people and most of all, the peacefulness and the down-to-earth unpretentiousness of my neighbourhood.

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Emmy London pearl and crystal fan comb, £130; emmyshoes.co.uk Alberta Ferretti lace dress, £1,224; net-a-porter.com

Karl Lagerfeld Karl 7 watch, £209; harrods.com

Coleman Doglas Pearls triple strand Raindrop Long Lariat Necklace, £714; pearls.co.uk

Elle McPherson Intimates Sultry Dreams soft-cup bra £55; houseoffraser.co.uk

Sensi Studio Adrian Panama hat, £34.95; harrods.com

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L’art Indien des Plaines silk twill scarf, £280; uk.hermes.com

Glamorous looks inspired by those West Egg parties

Emmy London Francesca, £695; emmyshoes.co.uk

Lanvin crystal-brooch shearling jacket £4,495; net-a-porter.com

Liberty silver metallic Ianthe zip-around purse, £175; liberty.co.uk

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FASHION NOTES BARBAR A C A SA SOL A

Notting Hill-based Brasilian designer Barbara Casasola was hired by Roberto Cavalli on graduation from Central St Martin’s and launched her first own collection in summer 2012. For summer 2013, colours span nude and white alongside brights including coral, magenta and fuschia, in luxurious fabrics such as leather and silk. This mustard and magenta silk crepe cropped top and long skirt is utterly unmissable. Shop the collection at west Londonbased luxury designer fashion stockist Avenue 32, home to the very best edit of the very best brands. barbaracasasola.com avenue32.com

ZDDZ Merging the refined with the eccentric with urban sophistication, ZDDZ’s collection of bomber jackets, blazers and oversizeed blouses is sharp and canny. Find it at Ledbury Road’s Wolf & Badger. zddz.co.uk

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THE C ANDY MILLINER

Notting Hill-based couture milliner Jess Collet’s Candy Milliner has just launched an online boutique stocking beautiful ready-towear hats and headpieces that are accessible, fun and stylish. thecandymilliner.com

BE X ROX

Beautiful statement pieces by talented local designer Bex Manners feature neon brights and clever shapes. No surprise that her fans include Alexa Chung, Rita Ora and Madonna. We love this Lola cuff in fluoro, £157. bexrox.com

YOLK E

Local girls Ella and Anna met while working at Temperley and together they launched Yolke, promising ‘clothing and homewares for contemporary living’. Clean tailoring and luxurious fabrics characterise the collection – catch their popup store in Kingley Court until 5 May or buy pyjamas, shirt dresses, jumpsuits and blankets online. yolke.co.uk

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4. LADYBIRD EARRINGS £162; ALEXMONROE.COM 5. DIAMOND BEE NECKLACE £5,250; THEOFENNELL.COM

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MY STYLE Sophie Merchant, vintage clothes expert, shares her inspirations

Most inspiring experience? I used to live in Ibiza and I always come back from a trip there full of inspiration. I am also lucky to have met and worked with so many inspiring people. Starting Merchant Archive five years ago has made everyday an inspiration. I feel very lucky. Favorite piece of clothing ever? It has to be this 1920s Piano jumpsuit.

Favorite designer? Jewellery designer Jessica McCormack (Paris earrings, right). Most treasured possession? My dog Coco-Bean (not quite a ‘possession’) Every part of her wiggles with excitement.

Favorite piece of clothing currently in the shop? I’m very proud of our new own label Merchant Archive red dress. Can’t wait to get my hands on one. Love it dressed down with pumps. Favorite holiday destination? I’m a bit torn after a recent trip to Babylonstoren in South Africa (above). However Tulum in Mexico is still my number one. Must stay at Coqui Coqui.

Merchant Archive, 19 Kensington Park Road W11 merchantarchive.com Favorite piece of art? It depends on my mood. I have this Ingrid Wilkins work at home. I can lie on my bed and look at it for hours. I always see something new. Style icon? I am not sure I have icons, but I do respect women who know their own style and have confidence in it. Florence Welch (below), Audrey Tatou, Vogue UK Creative Director Lucinda Chambers.

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While the world can’t get enough of Biba, Barbara Hulanicki is always looking for the next thing. Pendle Harte meets her

arbara Hulanicki is not one for nostalgia. She doesn’t like to look back. But for her there’s no escape from her past – the Brighton Museum recently hosted an exhibition dedicated to Biba and next year, the V&A is planning a book to mark the brand’s 50th birthday. Interest in Biba seems to grow and grow, to Hulanicki’s amazement, which is one of the reasons she likes living in America, where nobody cares. ‘In the States yesterday is like a dead dog,’ she says. ‘Here, everybody loves the past.’ Hulanicki opens the door to me in her trademark head-to-toe black: black sequined Uggs, permanent dark glasses, a black manicure, big black rings. She may live in Miami Beach but you’d never catch her in a Floridian fluoro playsuit. Black is and has been her look for as long as anybody can remember. She’s tanned and blonde, slim and fit – looking nowhere near her actual age (mid70s). When in London, she stays with an old friend from their Biba days in a big house in North Kensington and this time, she’s brought a torch and has plans to search the attic, because what’s left of the Biba stuff is mostly up there, and the V&A wants things that nobody has seen. Biba, as everybody knows, was the original retail lifestyle concept,

launched in Kensington in 1964 and changing the world of shopping forever. Hulanicki has been credited with inventing throwaway fashion and creating clothes that young people actually wanted to wear, a then revolutionary move in a high street populated mostly by Kensington old ladies in tidy hats. Her store started out as mail order, then outgrew small shops in Abingdon Road and Kensington Church Street before taking on the old Derry and Toms building as Big Biba – but instead of world domination, the next step was a corporate takeover which killed its spirit and resulted in Hulanicki losing the licence to her Biba brand, named after her sister and now owned by ‘a man in LA’. ‘It’s a messy situation,’ she says now. ‘And very painful at the time.’ Throughout the 1980s, Biba was forgotten by a generation that hated anything to do with the 1960s and then, during the 1990s, ‘suddenly it took off.’ It’s not that she hates talking about the past, it’s more that she doesn’t really care that much any more. ‘I don’t like looking back.’ Anyway, she is so busy with all her current projects that there are lots of other things to talk about. Since the 1980s Hulanicki 41

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has mostly worked as an interior designer from a studio in Miami Beach, notably for Chris Blackwell on his Caribbean resorts and now she also does ‘anything that anybody asks me. If they’re nice.’ She loves collaborations and has designed her own ranges for George at Asda, Topshop, Habitat, Graham and Brown wallpaper, Chesney’s fireplaces and others. ‘It’s like a busman’s holiday. You do your bit then you hand it over and from there it’s their problem.’ Even now she has no desire to slow down. ‘It’s very nice now,’ she smiles. This month she’s launching a new collection of t-shirts and scarves printed with her own illustrations under the label Icon Club, as well as a new book, Seamless, designed by Hulanicki herself as a scrapbook of her design life. Icon Club will be the first range of clothes she’s done not under license to anyone since Biba, though she’s very wary of getting involved in any production issues. ‘You can’t go that wrong with a t-shirt. We’re definitely avoiding challenges. There will be simple patterns with no seams – black and white stretch jersey fabrics and silk scarves. Easy!’ Like Biba’s collections, everything will be made in London and aimed at teenagers (I love them! They’re so intense about clothes. Probably because I never had a daughter.’) The book spans all her phases – from slushy colours and tight sleeves for Biba to stylish contemporary Miami interiors via candy colours and beach glamour for Chris Blackwell’s island resorts and cheerful prints for George at Asda – with her own photography and illustrations, and accompanied by quotes and mini essays from friends including Twiggy,

Now she does ‘anything that anybody asks me. If they’re nice.’ BIBA

Andrew Logan, Molly Parkin and others. As a scrapbook, it’s a paper record of everything that Hulanicki is reluctant to trust to the digital world. ‘I’ve got stacks and stacks of stuff and I worry it’ll disappear of the computer thing,’ she says, and then whispers: ‘I hate technology.’ The book is also a solution to the problem of ‘design waste’ – where ‘you give them 20 and they choose five and the rest is left over.’ Interior design clients can be tricky, says Hulanicki, especially the very rich ones, who she might even turn down altogether. ‘You can never finish the job because they’ve got too much money. It can go on for years! They’ll come back from Europe and suddenly want everything to be while when you’ve been working in colour.’ Despite finding everybody’s relentless interest in Biba mildly baffling, Hulanicki is happy enough to humour us. As I leave, she’s off to the attic to uncover some Biba gems that have been there for over 20 years, hoping to find something to impress the V&A. We’ll have to wait until September 2014 to find out. Seamless by Barbara Hulanicki is published by Black Spring, h/b, £25

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With this month’s Chelsea Flower Show sending us all into a floral frenzy, Absolutely looks forward to a week of stylish blooms at Kensington Park Road’s Couverture

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ult concept store Couverture and favourite London florist Scarlet & Violet have teamed up to create a floral pop-up shop with a difference. Throughout the week of Chelsea Flower Show (21-25 May) traditional English flowers with a vintage feel will fi ll the Couverture store with colour and fragrance. Alongside the floral arrangements, there will be the chance to buy bespoke vases from renowned London ceramicist Jacqui Roche. Commissioned by Couverture founder and owner Emily Dyson, the vases have been created by hand in natural ceramics with accents of gold: a tribute to the gold medals that will be distributed at Chelsea Flower Show.

On Thursday 23 May, Scarlet & Violet founder and florist to the stars Vic Brotherson will be in store to give a series of flower arranging demonstrations. There will be three classes throughout the day at 10am, 12pm and 2pm offering the chance to watch Vic create her distinctive bouquets and to ask questions about floristry. Signed copies of Vic Brotherson’s Vintage Flowers will also be available to purchase at £25. With free flower arranging classes, floral arrangements from £25, and one-off vases at £95, everyone can be part of Couverture and Scarlet & Violet’s celebration of the Chelsea Flower Show.

STEP 1: Select flowers that are fine in stem yet full in flower, such as hydrangea or roses, as they are much easier to handle. Rounded head shapes work together much better than a mix of rounds and spires. The magic will come with the fillers, in this case wax flower, astrantia and foliage. Chop all the stems to a manageable length (c.30cm) and clear them of thorns, leaves and painful nodules at least 15cm from the stem base. Lay out the prepared flowers on a clear surface so they are easy to select.

will not cut into and decapitate the flowers. Grasp the string around your little finger and then loop it round the bunch above your holding hand at least once. Pull tightly, place the bunch on a surface and tie in a double knot.

HOW TO MAKE A HAND-TIED BUNCH, SCARLET AND VIOLET STYLE

STEP 2: Begin by holding one of the leading flowers in your left hand and then, using your right, add from the flowers and foliage on the table. (Reverse if left-handed.) The flowers are held in place in your palm with your thumb and forefinger; the other fingers grip

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in and release as more flowers are added. Every third stem or so, turn the bunch using your right hand. Keep all the stems facing the same direction; as they are added the twist will become apparent. As each stem is added, slightly drop the height so as to get a lovely rounded shape. STEP 3: Finish with the hardiest stems, protecting any softer stems so that the string

STEP 4: Trim the stems to fit your container. Test first – you can always cut shorter! The stems should touch the base of the container and the shape of the bunch should start at the neck. It should fit snugly and not wobble. Taken from Vintage Flowers by Vic Brotherson. Published by Kyle Books, priced £25. Photography: Catherine Gratwicke

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Sculpt Your Body Slim in Six Weeks

Louise Parker and her dedicated team are ready to bust your body into shape for 2013

eight loss expert, Louise Parker’s amazing body transformation programmes have changed the body shape of hundreds of individuals over the past 15 years. Her experience ranges from helping clients recover from long-term obesity, to taking care of some of the most beautiful bodies in the world. Her unique, flexible programmes inspire amazing results in the shortest possible time, and create habits that last a lifetime. Louise Parker believes anyone can have a fantastic body – regardless of age, gender, body type and starting point: ‘By following my methods, you really will be blown away by how you can change your body shape, overall fitness and exceed your own expectations.’ Louise has a programme to suit every goal, each combining her approach to fitness and nutrition with inspirational support to ensure you reach you goals. Her signature programme, The Intensive, is the ultimate kick-start, ensuring the best body fat reduction possible in a six week period. This unique programme combines six hours a week of her exercise method, alongside a rigorous dietary overhaul. ‘Each week we train you in the comfort of your own home – bringing the gym to you and saving precious time,’ says Louise. ‘With our support, you simply cannot fail – clients

routinely drop two dress sizes on The Intensive.’ The Intensive employs exercise and diet methods that radically shift body fat and totally re-sculpt the body, without compromising metabolism. ‘It’s so important to boost your metabolism so that once you have lost the weight you can easily keep it off,’ she notes. ‘So many diets will get the weight off but your metabolism will come to a grinding halt or they are just not sustainable.’ The programmes’ emphasis on resistance work and an

to tackle the diet before they do the fitness angle – and we understand that. Others may be within close reach of their goal but frustrated that trend dieting and stubborn eating patterns are short-circuiting their exercise efforts.’ The Optimum Weight Programme supports you to your goal with a Food Plan based on your individual basal metabolic rate, lifestyle, culinary likes and teaches you how to approach food forever. ‘One size does not fit all – but we know what works, and ensure our methods integrate with whatever challenges you face.’ Directed from the Louise Parker consulting rooms in Belgravia, the Optimum Weight Loss programmes’ three phases supports clients from an intensive weight loss phase, through to maintenance where clients consolidate their weight whilst still enjoying active social lives. ‘We’re intent on amazing results and teaching our clients how to eat for optimum nutrition the majority of the time, but most importantly how to integrate meals and enjoy the pleasures of food and wine without trend dieting. Our clients learn to eat intelligently. Balancing fantastically healthy, simple food with the occasional indulgences, a true balance can be taught.

The Optimum Weight Loss Programme supports you to your goal with an individual plan based upon your basal metabolic rate, lifestyle, culinary likes and teaches you how to approach food forever intelligent eating plan ensure the results that clients achieve are long lasting, and, most of all, easy to maintain. ‘No aspect of what we do is extreme,’ she explains. ‘Every element of the plan is sensible, scientific with a clear vision of longevity.’ Louise Parker offers her inspired nutrition method in the Optimum Weight Loss Programme for clients who want to learn her method without personal training at this time. ‘Some clients with larger amounts of weight to lose just want

Louise Parker and her team deliver programmes across London. Contact them on 0800 084 2828 or info@louiseparker. uk.com 2 Eaton Gate SW1W

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Kay Montano Kay Montano, make-up artist

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only really got to know myself at 40,’ says Kay Montano, then laughs. ‘I know that sounds a bit LA, but it’s just how I feel.’ Now aged 46, she is one of the UK’s top make-up artists, has worked with most of the world’s best-known photographers, supermodels and Hollywood stars and is a brand ambassador for Chanel cosmetics. Unusually in her industry, she is also an enthusiastically outspoken activist. She regularly tweets ‘but not about make up’, preferring to share her inspirations or raise awareness about events such as the recent One Billion Rising campaign opposing violence against women. This morning, as she sits at her kitchen table in Kensal Rise, her black pug Quincy sitting devotedly on her lap, she’s on a roll. ‘Some women say your 40s are a cliff edge, and that you lose your currency. But I think that a woman who doesn’t care what people think is very powerful.’ Her ‘thirst for rock ‘n’ roll glamour’ began early, and she has fond memories of west London in the 1970s – its social and cultural mix gave her a ‘head start’ in life, she says. She loves Notting Hill’s rich heritage, encompassing Marley, Hendrix and the Clash. ‘It’s where my many lives collide – from my mis-spent youth on,’ she laughs. Having started as a make-up artist at 16, in her 20s she became a protégé of styling guru, the late Ray Petri. A turning point came when she was booked to work on the Calvin Klein Obsession campaign in the early 90s with

photographer Mario Sorrenti and his then girlfriend Kate Moss. The work came flooding in, and she moved to New York, where she was soon working with photography legends such as Steven Meisel, Helmut Newton and Bruce Weber. For 10 years, she was based there, regularly working for US Vogue, specifically requested by Grace Coddington, travelling to shoots in far-flung places – a round trip to Timbuktu was the norm. Sounds glamorous. ‘But pressurised,’ she says. ‘I missed home, and I was living a life that was making me miserable.’ Then in the late 1990s, the film and fashion worlds began to cross-pollinate, and increasingly she was being requested by the movie

She regularly tweets ‘but not about make up’ A-list – Nicole Kidman, Salma Hayek, Jennifer Connolly, Cameron Diaz. ‘That was my trump card, and I didn’t need to be in New York – I could do it from anywhere.’ Back in her beloved west London for several years now, she chats happily about her preferred hang outs - she feels ‘completely at home’ at the Cow, loves the vibe at the Rum Kitchen on All Saints Road, ‘one part of Notting Hill that’s still not “ethnically cleansed,”’ as she puts it. She shops frequently in Portobello and at make-up mecca Screen Face. The Gathering Goddess on Westbourne Park Road is a regular haunt – her friend Thandie Newton wears

dresses from there to premieres, she says. ‘They do timeless, rock ‘n’ roll princess clothes.’ Today she is as busy as ever, continues to work with big names, notably Bruce Weber, represents Chanel cosmetics, is beauty director of Lula magazine, and contributes to theconverstion.tv and getthegloss. com. She also works with Spring Creative, the agency founded by Vogue’s former creative director Robin Derrick, and on frequent shoots for Harpers Bazaar. ‘Social media has been incredibly liberating – it’s the first time in my career that I completely know who I am creatively.’ A quick glance at her own website or her Pinterest site shows her eclectic influences – from Cecil Beaton to Jerry Hall. ‘She was my icon as a teenager,’ says Montano. ‘So tough and womanly.’ Of all the supermodels she’s worked with, though, the most inspiring is Christy Turlington. ‘All along she had a brain and a personality. ‘ She dismisses the old-school line that make-up is anti-feminist and that we wear it just to please men or to hide behind. ‘Why should a woman not look beautiful? It’s not about being insecure – I wear it when I’m happy.’ So what are her make-up tips for the spring? ‘Bold colours - for lips, red and raspberry, jade for the eyes. But essentially, do what feels right for you.’ And the biggest lesson she’s learnt so far? ‘Rich, beautiful people aren’t necessarily happier than anyone else – that’s a myth. So don’t postpone joy.’ kaymontano.com 49

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BOX FRESH Absolutely packs a punch at BodyWorks West

admit it. I’m a sucker for a fad diet. Atkins, South Beach, blah blah blah... For some reason, the traditional route of joining a gym never really appealed, until I was offered a six-week trial at the Westbourne Grove branch of fitness emporium, BodyWorksWest. My preconceived idea of a high-profile gym being full to the brim of toned, lithe 20-somethings barely breaking a sweat, while I strained to tie the laces on my bought-especially gym shoes was, thankfully, completely unfounded. I was introduced to Andre, my personal trainer, who began our proceedings with an informative and non-scary run-down of the uses and benefits of each machine, weight and class that was available. The completely relaxed atmosphere got me genuinely curious about exercising in a way that seemed completely out of my league, and even made me forget about the emergency Snickers that was hiding in my locker. With a main gymnasium area separated into two levels, packed with a variety of equipment that doesn’t pack a fear-fuelled

horror of usage for the everyday person who, say, may have trouble operating their microwave, I was instructed on the most suitable and realistic ways to reach my personal targets and stay motivated. So far, so surprising, not least when I discovered that my new passion in life is boxing training. I confess, the idea of donning huge padded gloves and beating bosses/boyfriends to a pulp had crossed my mind once or twice, but I never

actually thought I’d enjoy floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee in reality quite so much. (FYI, aforementioned bosses/boyfriends currently remain intact and un-pulped.). Another part of my membership included meetings with Jackie Lynch, Bodyworks’ in-house nutritionist who trained for four years at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition. When discussing my diet (and finally confessing my lifelong Haribo addiction), I discovered that, joy of joys, I wasn’t actually eating enough, resulting in an imbalance of sleep, mood, skin quality and energy levels. In conclusion, I am now a converted gym-bunny. BodyWorksWest and its fantastic team are ready and waiting to change the opinions of those afraid to get on a crosstrainer and dedicate time and effort to an ultimately enjoyable mode of exercise, weight loss and fitness. I now take boxing classes twice a week and am well on the way to that sought-after summer beach body. BodyWorksWest, 11 Lambton Place W11 020 7229 2291; bodyworkswest.co.uk

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EYESHADOWS

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SO VERY SWANKY Chamberlayne Road’s Swanky Lash and Brow Bar may be small but it’s the place to go for lashes, brows and nails (and a friendly face) and now they’re spreading the love with a new shop in Portobello Road. Opening this month, the Swanky sister will offer everything we know and love from Chamberlayne Road alongside a lingerie range and other surprises. Pop in for a quick brow tidy and emerge with beautifully polished nails and toes while you’re at it. Keep an eye out for the opening day, set for later in May. 335 Portobello Road W10.

LUNGE W ITH OV ERHE A D PRE SS 1. Stand with feet hip-width apart and hands at shoulders with elbows bent. Palms facing out. 2. Step out to the left and bend your knee while keeping the right leg straight. Don’t be afraid to stick out that bum! Be sure to keep your knee behind toes. You risk injury if the knee goes too far forward. 3. Keep your back straight and hinge forward at the waist. While doing this, bring your hands to just below your left knee. 4. Move into standing position returning hands to shoulders. 5. Repeat exercise on the right side. 6. Perform 15-20 repetitions on each side. 7. To make this move more challenging, hold bottles of water or tins of tomatoes in your hands for increased resistance. Want more? Notting Hill’s best kept fitness secret is Powervibe Fitness Studio. Powervibe remains a little local jewel in the crown. Conveniently located, this unique and all-embracing fitness studio offers Power Plate, spin classes, pilates and bespoke personal training. Small semi-private class sizes keep instruction personalized and gets maximum results in a short amount of time. What makes Powervibe special is the personality of its team and the passion of their vision. powervibe.co.uk

LIP SERV ICE Yves Saint Laurent’s new Rouge Volupte Shine lipstick is everything you could ever ask for from a proper red lipstick, packed in a glamorous gold casing. Rouge in Danger is our favourite, an ultimate pillarbox red. £24, yslbeauty.co.uk 51

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Glow for Spring Winter left you in need of some TLC? Ask the professionals at Peach on the Hill

t last we can finally say goodbye to winter and think about preparing ourselves for the summer months ahead. Peach on the Hill understand the need to look and feel good in a noninvasive way and most of all how to maintain it.

facials or lifting with a range of new techniques in non-surgical face lifting, or maybe you need something more concentrated like red veins, rosacea or pigmentation treatments with IPL or help erase deep lines with their skin needling treatments, they can certainly deliver results and with their years of dedication to skin care nothing is a problem.

FACE Their wealth of knowledge and experience gives their team the confidence to mix things up a bit to ensure their clients really do get a truly individual skin treatment. Whether you are looking for general skin health with their Environ vitamin

BODY After a very long winter, exposing our body can be a daunting thought. Cellulite does not always clear with diet and exercise, it needs a little help. Endermologie is a treatment designed to eliminate this problem. The treatment works by using a massage technique

that rolls and sucks the skin to stimulate the circulation and break down fatty deposits, really good on stubborn love handles and hard to reach inner thighs. This pain free treatment also promotes a wonderful feeling of well being which after a lack of sunshine over winter we all need. Peach on the Hill have worked alongside Endermologie for many years and with clients returning every year to get set for summer, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proof that this treatment really does work.

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Solid Bronze

Arabella Preston’s favourite bronzing products

1. Youngblood Mineral Radiance in Sunshine, £38; selfridges.com 2. Bobbi Brown Tube Tints, £16 ; bobbibrown.co.uk 3. Nars Lip Pencil, £17.50; narscosmetics.co.uk 4. Bobbi Brown Pearl Pink Shimmer Nail Polish, £11 ; bobbibrown.co.uk 5. Chanel Les Beige pressed powder in 50, £38 ; 020 7493 3836 6. Estee Lauder Two Tone eye-opening mascara, £25; 0870 034 2566 7. Tom Ford Bronzing Powder, £65; 0870 034 2566 8. Estee Lauder Nail Polish in Bittersweet, £14.50 ; 0870 034 2566

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t’s that time of year when suddenly pale, wan-looking skin starts to emerge from opaque tights and haphazard layers of clothing. In me, this usually induces a blind panic and a call to London’s tan guru, James Read. Tanner to the stars and the capital’s glitterati, Read has his own brilliant range of self-tan products too. ‘Having a tan adds definition to your body, making you look toned,’ he explains. ‘My tan icon has to be Farrah Fawcett. She defines tan to me – that iconic poster with her wearing that red swimsuit is the biggest-selling poster of all time.’ The success or failure of your self-tan is all down to the preparation of your skin. Product applied to dry, rough skin will result in a patchy, uneven finish. James recommends exfoliating 48 hours before tanning and waxing or shaving 24 hours before, then moisturising any dry areas, making sure to include your hands, knees, elbows feet and ankles. James always uses a tanning mitt on clients and these are now almost always sold or included with self-tan products. They give the most uniform fi nish and also stop the palms of your hands becoming streaked. ‘With the hands, use excess product from the arms and work it down to the hands. Don’t wash your hands for eight hours. This will stop you getting white hands,’ he advises. A lovely scented body oil is the perfect way to finish off a tan once your colour has had time to develop fully. Rubbed into shins and collarbones, it will create that just-stepped-off-the-private-jet look in a jiffy.

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A TALENT TO AMUSE Familiar to viewers of Grand Designs, Ian Hogarth and Claire Farrow’s unusual Kensington mews house is a multi-coloured house of fun. Pearl Boyd takes a tour

ost family houses don’t feature the following: an underlit dancefloor, a DJ booth, colour-changing bathtubs or a teenager’s bedroom inspired by Manchester’s old Hacienda. Nor do they have enough solar panels to make them self-sufficient, a carp pond or a sauna, and certainly not a bullet-proof door. Especially not when they’re built on a tight, Victorian mews in Kensington. But this house does – though not that you’d know to look at it. It’s called the Hidden House because on entering the mews, you’d never even know that it was there, let alone guess that

it spanned 2,500 square feet and housed all of the above as well as four bedrooms, a large garden and a sunken cinema area. Built by architect Ian Hogarth and his wife Claire Farrow, this house featured on Grand Designs and described by Kevin McCloud as a ‘madcap multi-coloured house of fun’ – and last September’s Open House Day saw 1000 people queuing in the rain to visit it. Standing outside the front door, I still have no idea what to expect. Claire – who cofounded Hogarth Architects with her architect husband Ian in 2000 – invites me in and explains that this is her dream house, incorporating everything

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It’s called the Hidden House because on entering the mews, you’d never even know that it was there, let alone guess that it spanned 2,500 square feet

that each member of the family wanted. ‘Every architect wants to build their own house,’ she enthuses, though building the house was no mean feat, even though it was done remarkably quickly given the huge constraints – access exclusively down a narrow residential mews, for instance, and strong neighbour resistance, plus numerous planning and budget constraints. ‘What we wanted was four bedrooms and a garden and a disco,’ says Claire. They certainly got all those things. We tour the house, starting in the kitchen, which takes over the entire ground floor and overlooks the railway at the back through a long slim, train-shaped window. ‘Lots of people can’t believe that we’re happy to live this close to the railway, but we love it,’ says Claire – and the whooshing

train, unobtrusive behind heavy glazing, becomes a visual feature both here and upstairs. Clever kitchen features include a breakfast bar that slides in and out to cover an electric hob, and cupboards that hide all the necessities including ovens and sink, so that it needn’t actually look like a kitchen at all. As McCloud says: ‘Ian is a master of illusion.’ Up a narrow staircase to the first floor that houses two children’s bedrooms: his based on the Hacienda with a shiny metal ceiling, yellow and black walls and huge matching audiovisual equipment that screams teenage boy; and hers serenely white with colour-changing lights and a curved, photo studiostyle edge in place of a skirting board. Up another staircase and down a confusing corridor with mirrors and a Bridget Rileyeffect striped carpet (very good for your balance, according to Claire, though it doesn’t feel that way) to a third bedroom, dubbed the ‘train room’ on account of the views, with a bathtub lit by more colour-changing lights (‘you can’t tell in daylight but if you’re cycling down the street at the back at night you get the full light show,’ says Claire). So far, the dimensions of the place are fairly tight, but going back downstairs and into the basement, things suddenly grow. More than half of the floor space in this house is underground and it’s here in the basement that the house’s real character shines through. There’s a vast living area with a sunken sitting room dominated by a large mirrored artwork blaring out the colourful line ‘I just can’t take it any more’ and a discreet cinema screen. 61

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And then there’s the famous LED dancefloor and huge DJ booth. ‘We have curry nights on Fridays and always end up dancing,’ says Claire, and of course the children have parties here too. ‘We wanted the house to be somewhere they would want to hang out,’ she says. Beyond this is Ian’s spa room, with another cleverly-lit bathtub as well as a sauna and a meditation mat, while on the other side of the living room, separated by a lightwell that incorporates a fi shpond and yet more coloured light effects, is the master bedroom, a large and eerily quiet space with a high specification shower area. But this house isn’t all about gimmicks (even if the inspiration for much of it does come from Ian’s childhood visits to the Blackpool Illuminations) because behind all the quirky features lies a sophisticated eco-system. This is the borough’s first Code 4-rated sustainable house: all its electricity comes from solar panels cladding the entire railway-side of the house; intensive insulation means that they barely use the heating; rainwater is recycled and there’s a green roof.

Building your own house is a stressful experience, as documented in the Grand Designs focus, but this is a characterful family home that also serves as an effective business tool for Hogarth’s practice. The house generates lots of interest and curious types are often found lurking in the mews

hoping for a peek, or peering out of passing trains. Luckily, the Hogarths are always keen to show people round and business is booming as a result. Whether you’re after your own ‘madcap’ house or not, this is definitely a fascinating take on domestic life.

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FABRIC OF LIFE Notting Hill-based Susan Deliss is the woman designers call when they need textiles. She tells Absolutely about her tastes and her travels

antique furniture upholstered in my fabrics and with decorative objects and fine art. I sell to private clients and the design trade in England and abroad. I supplied hand woven silk and cotton ikat for cushions and chairs for the public areas of the 5* Ile de France Hotel in St. Barths. and have sold textiles quite regularly through the brilliant Christopher Hodsoll. I do a lot of bespoke work, helping clients to tailor my fabrics and furniture to create something unique for them. Where do you source your textiles? I travel frequently to Turkey for buying trips and source textiles from long-standing contacts in Egypt, Uzbekistan, Kazakstan and Afghanistan. We holiday in Burgundy, France, where I buy vintage hemps and linens, antique glass and majolica during the summer months. Can you describe your signature style? Sophisticated, eclectic, warm. I love colour.

What is it that you do? I sell stunning textiles and home furnishings using new and old silk ikats, embroideries, kilims and velvets, all made by hand using traditional methods. I also design and sell limited edition cushions and lampshades, which I complement with one-off mid-century or

What are your favourite fabrics? Anything beautiful, old or new, that has been woven or embroidered or made by hand but with something that gives it charm and character. One favourite from my current stock is a cream Anatolian hemp rug â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it looks incredibly modern but is semi-antique, incredibly textured and

heavy, with a turquoise bead stitched onto it as a lucky charm. Can you tell us about a recent project? Working on a roomset for the exhibition in March this year about wool for interiors at Somerset House, with Arabella McNie, its curator. Arabella chose a gorgeous, vintage Anatolian rug as the basis for her scheme, a 19th century kilim fragment that she framed and and some vintage Uzbek hand woven wool yurt bands that she appliquĂŠd onto cushions. for A client in the USA spotted an article on my collection in World of Interiors and placed a large order of cushions. What is your background? Eclectic. I read law at Edinburgh University before going to Brussels to work for Sir Leon Brittan and then to Boston for a masters degree, specialising in 20th century pre-revolutionary Iranian history. Six years in the City were followed by 15 setting up investment funds in Egypt. That came to a rather abrupt end with the 2010 revolution, when I decided that I should pursue my great loves of hand-made textiles and interiors for a living rather than just a hobby. Susandeliss.com 65

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SUITE TALK Paula Navone’s new home collection for Anthropologie features a complete bedroom suite inspired by India. Furniture, bedding and decorative accessories fuse modern and traditional Eastern and Western sensibilities in Navone’s confident, unique accent. anthropologie.eu

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SOFT MACHINE Bold, beautifully textured blankets and throws in vibrant shades are new for spring from Scarlet and Argent. Made in Yorkshire’s specialist wool mills, these pure lambswool pieces come in pink, lime, mint and lavender. scarletandargent.co.uk

GOOD THROW Donna Wilson’s take on the classic Welsh blanket for SCP works with traditional methods and styles in creative new colourways. £325 scp.co.uk

SILENT NIGHT Probably the most compfortable night’s sleep ever comes courtesy of Octaspring, whose memory foam spring mattresses are a hightech combination of the best of both worlds: springs without the pressure points and foam without the humidity. The pillows are perfect too. octaspring.co.uk

SLEEP SOUND Matthew Hilton’s Oscar bed contrasts long sleek lines with delicate natural curves. With a European hardwood frame and turned walnut-stained feet, the effect strikes a balance between the modern and the traditional. scp.co.uk

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Design for living The In:Style Direct showroom at Imperial Wharf is now two years old. Absolutely talks to design director Mansi Mehra about the brand’s success at homestaging and interior design

Tell us more about In:Style Direct’s background in interior design. For almost 10 years, we’ve specialised in designing and furnishing interiors for homeowners and rental investors in prime central London. This ranges from complete refurbishment programmes to our trademark range of design-led furnishing packages. We also work with leading property developers furnishing showhomes in new developments across the capital. Increasingly we were being asked by private individuals to stage their homes, this could mean dressing a property to sell, to let, or simply to live in. Why do you think In:Style Direct has developed such a loyal following? We offer designer quality – without the designer price tag. Our furnishings and soft furnishings are not only stylish but well made, but more than that, they offer real value for money. We have our own soft furnishing collections, all designed and manufactured in-house, so with no middleman, we can give a fast turnaround and keep prices down. The emphasis is on creating a

distinctive, high end look but at an affordable price. Why do you think homestaging is becoming so popular? Homestaging helps to sell a property faster – and for the best price. Equally, a property will let more quickly if it is presented as a home where a tenant can picture themselves living. Over 85% of the rental properties we furnish are let within a week. We recently dressed a two bedroom apartment in Lennox Gardens, Chelsea that had remained unlet for 11 weeks, despite being newly refurbished. We furnished it and it got rented the next day at £1,400 per week. In St John’s Wood we staged a three bedroom apartment in a mansion block and it sold for the full asking price within five weeks.

to make better use of the space they have without the expense of using an architect. Often clients simply don’t have time to put together a new look themselves. We have a large warehouse where we hold a lot of stock and as we make all our own soft furnishings and window treatments, we’re able to achieve a unique look within a week if need be. Putting your own stamp on a property needn’t cost the earth or take months to bring together. People are rediscovering living on a budget and we want to inspire them. Contact Mansi Mehra at enquiries@ instyledirect.com or call 020 8964 1966

How is In:Style Direct different to other interior design companies? Our turnaround times and the affordability factor. A client may want help creating an interior that reflects their personality, or they may want

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GREAT DANES Widely held to be the best Danish kidswear brand – and there are a lot of good ones out there – Molo’s new summer range is a delight. Think stripes, photographic prints, fluoro shades, ruffles and lots of zebras. We love this Clary dress in white with its embroidered butterflies, signature zebra and dog in a party hat. £49.95, Kidsen, 111 Chamberlayne Road NW10 kidsen.co.uk

Absolutely TINIES How to keep them amused SUGAR SUGAR EASTERN PROMISE Michiko and Me is a British brand infused with Japanese style. Stylish Kimono tops come in Liberty prints with matching hairbands and babygros have matching bibs. michikoandme.com

No Added Sugar’s first swimwear collection features Liberty Snug, a graphic spotty print in navy and cream with a fleck of burnt orange, and edged in metallic gold trim. Swimsuits, bikinis and swimshorts are come in the beautiful print; they’re stocked at the Ledbury Road shop now. noaddedsugar.com

WHAT A SCOOT The genius minds behind the phenomenon that is Micro Scooter have introduced a whole new range of scooter accessories including bells, flashing scooter lights and reflective safety jackets and from school on darker evenings. The scooters themselves come in a few new candy shades too. micro-scooters.co.uk

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Jasmine Guinness’s W11 toy emporium Honeyjam has launched its very own signature teddy bear. It’s a very traditional bear, produced in one of the UK’s last remaining teddy bear factories. Made of golden mohair with glass eyes and moveable joints, it’s the perfect heirloom piece and certain to improve with age. The limited edition bear costs £65 at Honeyjam, 2 Blenheim Crescent W11; honeyjam.co.uk. 69

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This elegant boutique stocks an amazing range of luxury artisan chocolates with world-class chocolatiers from the UK, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Fresh loose chocolates, luxury gift boxes and the UK’s best range of artisan bars, plus champagne, hot chocolate, coffee and teamake this the perfect place to reward yourself and fi nd perfect gifts for all occasions. 297 Westbourne Grove, W11 2QA 020 7229 1199 www.alexeevajones.com

BIG TABLE

Contrary to what you might expect form the name, Big Table have been making beds (not tables) for Notting Hill and beyond for nearly 30 years. All frames and mattresses are made by hand in Great Western Road, where you can visit the showroom, try out a bed and discuss your needs with the ever-lovely Kim and Steve. 56 Great Western Road, W9 020 7221 5058 www.bigtable.co.uk

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COCO NAIL BAR

Visit Coco Nail Bar and get summer-ready nails. Whether you pre-book or simply drop-in, services are delivered with this philosophy:cleanliness, top nail etiquette, precision and attention to detail, whether for natural or enhanced nails. The perfect pamper place has an in-house bar serving champagne, wines and cocktails. Recommended by Vogue and Tatler among others, and voted London’s Most Inspiring Nail Salon in 2012 by Professional Beauty. Coco Nail Bar, 267 Portobello Road, W11 1LR; 020 7243 1113; www.coconailbar.com

CAPITOL CARPETS OF CHELSEA JEANIUS™STAIR RUNNER

Hand woven Jute Braid matting bound in jeans, for a statement funky stair runner that’ll be the talk of the town! This is fully customisable – it can be made into custom rugs, or carpets to fully cover a room. The jute can be bound in cotton, linen or leather also, in a variety of colours to suit your décor. Jute price: £185 per square metre. Capitol Carpets of Chelsea, 2b Chepstow Road, W2 5BH 020 7221 1260 www.carpetsofchelsea.com

DIGUARDO BOUTIQUE

Offering unique fashion from everyday wear to luxury styles with a modern edge, DiGuardo Boutique has become one of Notting Hill’s signature stores for independent designers. Selling exquisite items sourced from Europe, the US and UK and Sicily, DiGuardo offers brands not found on the high street. The store also offers private appointments, pop up fashion shows, crafting classes and style consultations. 212 Kensington Park Road, W11 1NR 020 7243 9274

EVERYBODY BALLET

Everybody Ballet was founded by former Royal Ballet First Soloist Isabel McMeekan to bring ballet and its strength, beauty and discipline to, well, everybody. Be inspired and get in shape with the go-to girls of the ballet world: Isabel and Karis Scarlette, former Royal Ballet student and dancer. Think un-intimidating classes with a holistic focus on well being, lean physiques and fun! Golborne Place, 70 Golborne Road, W10 5PS 020 8969 8907; www.everybodyballet.com

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FLYOVER

At W10’s newest live music and arts venue, you;ll hear the most up-front electronic sounds, the heaviest reggae baselines, historic folk ballads, mind-expanding jazz improvisation; soulful music from all corners of the globe and everything in between. The well-curated line-up comes with a bar offering an equally eclectic array of boutique wines, hand-crafted beers, soft drinks and friendly staff. They are keen to involve local people both as customers and in other ways. Get in touch with huey@theflyoverco.uk for details of music or promotional opportunities. www.theflyover.co.uk

HANDMADE INTERIORS

Founded by Burcu Akin & Piyush Suri, Handmade Interiors was set up to showcase design-led, ethically produced handmade interior products from Britain and around the world, including their own fabrics and wallpaper brand AKIN & SURI. The ever-changing collections include chic additions to kids interiors, one-off and limited-edition ceramics, furniture, soft furnishings and timeless vintage accessories. 4 Formosa Street, W9 2QB www.handmade-interiors.co.uk 020 7286 5100

THE IDLER ACADEMY

GOLBORNE DELI

Golborne Deli sees itself as a mixture of deli and diner with its delicious Mediterranean-themed menu. There’s a friendly, local feel with a changing exhibition of local art on the walls, and it’s a great spot for people-watching too. Artisan bread, speciality coffee, gourmet salads, Italian eggs and homemade cakes make this a great option. 100 Golborne Road, W10 020 8969 6907; www.golbornedeli.com

At once, bookshop, gourmet cafe and events space, The Idler Academy, inspired by 18th century coffeehouses, plays host to all manner of creative movers and shakers. Stop by for a Monmouth coffee or slice of artisan cake and a leisurely browse of the unique bookshelves, a treasure trove of new and second hand tomes. Book in for a wide variety of inspiring lessons like Ancient Philosophy, Grammar, Latin, Classical Music or the Ukulele. Join the mailing list online for updates on courses and daily events. 81 Westbourne Park Road W2 5QH; 020 7221 5908; www.idler.co.uk

JIVITA

A luxurious, mind-soothing, pampering session at Jivita Ayurveda is just what you want to give your loved one. Sure to make an impression, the two-hour treatment package designed for the occasion consists of a foot and body scrub, a full body massage and a face treatment using high quality organic and beautifully fragrant ILA products. 89 Chamberlayne Rd NW10, www.jivitaayurveda.com 020 8964 4993

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KATHY ANDON

Kathy Andon has been designing and creating soft furnishings for over 30 years and has established a client base covering London, Paris, Moscow and Dubai. Kathy Andon Interiors’ retail showroom and workshop in Maida Vale offer beautiful bespoke soft furnishings for both traditional and contemporary interiors, using fabrics and wallpapers from Osborne and Little, Zimmer and Rohde, Designers Guild and tracks and poles by Silent Gliss and Bridley. Call or pass by for a consultation. 45 Elgin Avenue, W9 3PP 020 7286 1007

The London Hair Extension Co

What a find! If you think extensions are not for you, think again. This new system can double the thickness and improve styling by 100% and the new technique will add volume and bring hair to life, light, comfortable, and easy to maintain. From as little as 30 minutes. Go see for yourself. Pop in and be transformed! The London Hair Extension Co, 15 Needham Road, W11 2RP 020 7229 4433

Mini Picassos Art Centre offers a wide range of creative courses for all ages. After-school and Saturday morning art classes for children from four to 13 explore painting, drawing and sculpture. Drama and Ceramics courses weekly from 4pm. Graffiti, street art, fashion and clay are regularly features and birthday parties are always great fun. Toddler Picassos offers art classes on weekdays from 10am plus there’s the School Of Rock-A-Bye Babies on Thursday mornings. Life Drawing for adults on Wednesday evenings, beginners very welcome. Mini Picassos, 8 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT info@minipicassos.co.uk; 07903638817 www.minipicassos.co.uk

NEAL’S YARD REMEDIES

Neal’s Yard Remedies is the UK’s foremost destination for scientifically formulated, ethical, effective, organic health and beauty. The comprehensive range of award-winning products is handmade in their eco-factory in Dorset, using home grown and sustainably-sourced certified organic ingredients. Check out the latest launches in the Kensington Church Street store. 020 7938 2869 www.nealsyardremedies.com

NIKO PHYSIQUE

Niko Algieri is back with Niko Physique, his refreshing brand of reformer pilates featuring the new allegro 2 Reformer. Fast, creative and always fun this is THE class to change your body in West London. Based at Portobello Green Fitness Club and FIRST CLASS IS FREE. Do you have the Niko Physique? book at www.nikophysique.com

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OLIVER GOLDSMITH

Founded in 1926 and a family-run business for over 80 years, Oliver Goldsmith has become the primary source for contemporary sunglasses. Based on All Saints Road and decorated with memorabilia detailing the brand’s glamorous and colorful history, the outlet houses an extensive range from the traditional to the decidedly more eclectic, providing the perfect accessories to accompany every look possible. 15 All Saints Road, W11 1HA 020 7460 0844

PAPER WISHES

Gifts, cards, flowers and chocolates are all for sale in this shop that’s packed with party delights of all kinds. paperwishesuk.com 020 8964 4410 47a Chamberlayne Road, NW10

PORTOBELLO TATTOO & PIERCING

Established in 1989 and one of the last original shops on Portobello Road, Portobello Tattoo & Piercing incorporates two studios which are purpose built to the highest of hygienic standards and fully licensed by Kensington & Chelsea Council. With on-site artists and piercers offering all styles and of course freehand work, examples of everything available can be seen on their website or Facebook page. Mention ‘Absolutely’ for a 10% discount! 261 Portobello Road, W11 1LR 7243 1619 www.portobellopiercings.com

THE QUEENSBURY

Willesden’s favourite deli and pub - enjoy delicious coffee cakes, soups and salads at the communal table at the deli, or heartier meals at the stylishly decorated gastropub - or simply a drink on the terrace outside. 68 & 110a Walm Lane NW2; 020 8452 0774; www.thequeensbury.net

ROYAL GARDEN HOTEL

The 5-star Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington is the perfect destination for a luxurious break or fine-dining experience. Overlooking Kensington Gardens, the hotel boasts 394 stylish bedrooms and two award-winning restaurants. The elegant Park Terrace Restaurant offers seasonal British cuisine and an extravagant afternoon tea, whilst Chinese restaurant Min Jiang is renowned for its authentic cuisine and stunning vistas over Hyde Park from the 10th floor. 2-24 Kensington High Street, W8 4PT 020 7937 8000 www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk

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SOPHIE HARLEY

Sophie Harley is our favourite local bespoke designer jeweller. Private commission work has always been at the very heart of Sophie’s business. She will work closely with clients to re-model existing pieces of jewellery, creating treasured heirlooms for the future. Sophie also welcomes clients to come to the studio and browse her existing collections made in silver, 18ct gold and precious stones. Sophie Harley London, 122 Westbourne Studios, 242 Acklam Road, W10 5JJ; 020 7430 2070 info@sophieharley.com www.sophieharley.com

TEN PHYSIO

TenPhysio is a very different physiotherapy and sports massage practice. They’re here to reduce pain, decrease stiffness and increase mobility, helping clients become stronger, happier and injury-free. Sharing more than just premises with TenPilates, a unique Circle of Care enables therapists to work together with TenPilates trainers to create a seamless progression of treatment, rehabilitation and exercise programmes. Practices in Notting Hill, Chiswick, Mayfair, St James’s & Hatton Garden; www.tenphysio.com

TEN PILATES

TenPilates is the home of Dynamic Pilates; innovative, intense and results driven. One of the most effective body-sculpting workouts available anywhere, it delivers results – fast. Together with the Therapists at TenPhysio, they’re able to offer an expert and uniquely integrated combination of Pilates classes, physiotherapy, osteopathy, sports massage and bespoke personal training. No membership fees; your first class just £12.50. Studios in Notting Hill, Chiswick, Mayfair, St James’s & Hatton Garde; www.tenpilates.com; nottinghill@tenpilates.com

UKAI SUSHI

UKAI Sushi restaurant presents diners with the perfect blend of traditional and edgy. An instant favourite with sushi fanatics, its lack of pretension and total dedication to quality and freshness set it apart whilst the atmosphere and decor in the restaurant itself has an authentic Japanese feel. Reasonably priced and available to take-away UKAI has something for everyone. 223 Portobello Road, W11, 020 7243 3222 www.ukai.co.uk

VELLOS DESIGNS

Vellos Designs Ltd was established in 1991 and is a family owned, architectural interior design practice. Vellos Designs offers an outstanding service that only a family run business can. From conception to completion, they project manage every step of the way, priding themselves on customer satisfaction. 35 Kensington Church Street, W8 4LL; 020 7937 8008 www.vellosdesigns.com

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W10 PERFORMANCE

W10 Performance is a results-based personal training gym in Ladbroke Grove offering personalised nutrition and bespoke personal training programs to help men and women get fit and lose weight, quickly. As well as all-access and metabolic circuit memberships they also offer proven stand-alone and time-efficient fitness and fat loss personal training programs, helping real people get real results. Unit 3, 69 St Marks Road W10 6JG 020 3489 5428; ww.w10performance.com

YOGALOFT

Queen’s Park-based yoga teacher Susannah Tomkins opened Yogaloft this year. A unique and inspiring space on Lonsdale Road, it attracts everyone from complete beginners to dedicated yogis. Yogaloft offers classes seven days a week in a range of yoga styles, led by teachers carefully selected for their skill, dedication and knowledge. Drop by for a class and take up the great introductory offer of £30 for 30 days of unlimited classes! 3 Lonsdale Road, NW6 6RA www.yogaloftlondon.com

YOOMOO

Frozen yogurt lovers can herd on down to Yoomoo yogurt bar at High Street Kensington tube station. Fans can pick up fro-yo on the go or relax and enjoy in the sit-down bar. Graze on a variety of fat-free flavours and pile them high with either devilishly delicious chocolaty treats or a selection of sumptuous fresh fruits. High Street Kensington tube station, Unit 11, 123 Kensington High Street, W8 020 7937 3150

ZAIKA

Kensington High Street’s luxurious Zaika is to the regular curry house what the Taj Hotel in Mumbai is to the backpacker guesthouse in Goa. For luxury and sophistication, they’re in entirely different leagues. Zaika, housed in a former bank, is all opulence and extravagance, making it the fi rst restaurant of its type to gain a Michelin star. 1 Kensington High Street, W8 020 7795 6533; www.zaika-restaurant.co.uk

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MUSTARD HERRING

THE MOST POPULAR DRESSING FOR PICKLED HERRING IN SCANDINAVIA Often people mistake the shop-bought mustard herring for the real thing, but it is super easy to make your own and it dresses up any pickled herring for a smörgåsbord. You can of course pickle your own herring, but it is a bit timeconsuming so this is an easy cheat. INGREDIENTS: 1 x 220g jar of plain pickled herring (we prefer ABBAs onion herring). FOR THE DRESSING: 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 1⁄2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 1⁄2 tbsp crème fraîche 1 1⁄2 tbsp caster sugar 1 tbsp Slotts Skånsk mustard (if you can’t find this, use a grain mustard instead) 1⁄2 tbsp normal Dijon mustard 1⁄2 tbsp single cream 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1 shallot, very finely chopped 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives METHOD: Drain the herring, discard onion bits and put herring to one side. - In a bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients together. Whisk really well until the mixture is creamy and combined, then add salt and pepper to taste. Add the drained herring and marinate for a few hours. Just before serving, add on top of crispbread or dark rye bread. Decorate with dill sprig. RECIPE COURTESY OF SCANDIKITCHEN.CO.UK

DINE LIKE A DANE

London is waking up to the benefits of Scandinavian food – which is both healthy and delicious, as Absolutely discovers

candinavian food is having a moment in the spotlight. With Copenhagen’s Noma holding Restaurant magazine’s improbably impressive title of Best Restaurant in the World (yes, that’s the entire planet) for the past three years running and recent studies praising the Nordic diet for its significant health benefits, London’s Scandinavian eateries are heavily in demand. But how does the uninitiated British palate cope with all those herrings and why would anyone add salt to their liquorice?

Bronte Aurell is the Kensal Risebased Dane who, together with her Swedish partner Jonas, founded the Scandinavian Kitchen in Great Titchfield Street five years ago. For her, it was all about foods she missed from home, mostly rye bread, which was a real wrench. They thought that setting up a café would be the solution to the work/life/family balance issue, so they left their jobs (she was working for Innocent; he at the BBC) and opened (timing the opening to coincide precisely with the birth of their first child). At first they assumed that the café and food store would appeal mostly to ex-pats like themselves but now 85% of their customers are not Scandinavian at all. ‘There had always been Scandinavian restaurants in London,’ she says – ‘it’s just that they were never promoted to anyone else.’ And most of those places offered dinner, while what she really missed most of all was lunchtime food – rye bread, herrings, crisp bread, salmon, lots of dill. And also cakes. ‘There’s a

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Swedish word fika which means chatting over coffee and cake,’ says Aurell. So the café offers a range of small open sandwiches – ‘you choose a few and eat them with a knife and fork. It’s a bit like sushi in that it doesn’t make you feel overly full. Rye bread isn’t as filling as wheat bread,’ she explains. Toppings span smoked and cured salmon, marinated herrings in various sauces, and more unusual things like Norwegian cured lamb (‘we though people would never eat it but it proved really popular’) and Brown cheese (a Norwegian goats cheese that tastes like caramel and comes in five different strengths). Cakes include the favourite kladdkaka which is a sticky chocolate cake (‘gooier than a brownie’) plus a wide range of creations

made with cardamom and vanilla sugar, a Scandinavian staple that’s unknown here (though there are five different types stocked at the Scandinavian Kitchen). The nordic diet is characterised by rye, fish and rapeseed oil, as well as berries and cheese, plus locally sourced seasonal produce including apples, pears, plums, root vegetables and cabbage. It’s the rye and the fish that offer the secret to long life and avoiding heart attacks. When Aurell first started the business, basic ingredients were hard to find here, so they cleverly became an importer and wholesaler too, now stocking Ocado and other suppliers. So, there’s no reason not to become a convert and start the herring diet today. And the salty licquorice? Try it and see.

5 ESSENTIAL SCANDI PRODUCTS

As chosen by Bronte Aurell of the Scandinavian Kitchen

APPLE & BEETROOT SALAD

MAKES ONE NICE LARGE PORTION, ENOUGH FOR 4-5 PEOPLE Ever wondered what makes our Beetroot & Apple salad so lush? The secret is in the beetroot, actually. We use Scandinavian pickled beets and these are a bit sweeter than the ones you can buy in the UK stores. We’re happy to share the recipe, and also tell you how to sort it if you can only get hold of UK pickled beetroots. INGREDIENTS 1 jar of pickled beetroot from Beauvais or Felix (300400g in total), drained. Cut into 1 cm pieces. Make sure the beetroot is well drained. 2 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1 cm pieces (peeling optional - we don’t). A good quality mayonnaise - we like Scandinavian mayonnaise, but you can use any full fat good quality mayonnaise. Creme fraiche Salt, pepper, squeeze of lemon juice METHOD Mix the beetroot and apple pieces, add two tablespoons of mayonnaise and two tablespoons of creme fraiche. Stir. You are looking for a good creamy consistency without being too fatty. Pieces need to be coated, not drowning. Add more mayo and creme fraiche as required, little by little. Once you get to the preferred consistency, check the colour - you are looking for a good light pink colour – think Disney Pink. Don’t worry - it will go darker once it sets as the beet will continue to colour. Add seasoning to taste - the lemon juice is very important. If you fancy, add a dash of balsamic vinegar too. Leave to set in the fridge for a few hours. If it goes too dark, just add a bit more crème fraiche or mayonnaise before serving.

1. CRISPBREAD We eat it for breakfast, lunch and as a snack. Forget the stuff you are used to in the UK, we’re talking proper crunch, lots of rye and seeds. Personally, I prefer Leksands crispbread. 2. RYE in all shapes or forms. I love rye bread, rye flakes for my porridge, rye flour for my bread, rye grain for my salads. 3. GRAVAD LAX dill cured salmon. I love salmon in all shapes and forms, but dill-cured salmon is my favourite, served with…. 4. HOVMASTERSAUS a mustard and dill dressing. It works so well. I love the one from Erik’s Sauser. 5. MARABOU CHOCOLATE WITH SEASALT AND TOASTED ALMONDS I will eat a whole pack if you let me.

Perfect as a side salad on the smorgasbord or on a meatball sandwich. If you are using UK or Eastern European pickled beets, these tend to be more sour. Add a spoonful or two of icing sugar to the beetroots after draining and leave for a few minutes - this will sweeten them a bit. Add more sugar to taste if necessary. RECIPE COURTESY OF SCANDIKITCHEN.CO.UK

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or a place so majestic and beautiful as the V&A museum, it seems only fitting that the café should follow suit. And they came up trumps. Housed in the Morris, Gamble and Poynter Rooms, the three rooms formed the first museum restaurant in the world. Widely considered to be one of the most ravishing dining spaces ever constructed even the hordes of children temporarily paroled from school for half term couldn’t dim the splendour of the décor. We were seated in the Morris room, a stunning example of the Victorian artist’s unique and unmistakable style. Considering the intimidating surroundings the food had a tough act to follow and, despite the pressure, it lived up to its expectations. As part of the award-winning Benugo Group, the café’s fare is impressive in its own right.

The menu offers a deli counter brimming with mouth-watering cold options including mulled wine and beetroot cured salmon or black pudding and scotch eggs for the English traditionalist. A great range of sandwiches are also available for hungry

art-lovers looking for a lighter option. We decided on the café’s hot counter. The starter of broccoli soup was deliciously creamy and light with a lovely smooth texture, perfect for the artic conditions of a London spring, and accompanied by bread and ‘beurre des charentes’. Feeling somewhat spoilt for choice, my lunch companion and I settled on our mains. The chicken, mushroom and chestnut pie was nutty and velvety and altogether delectable. The puff pastry in particular was incredibly fresh and resulted in much licking of lips, as all good puff pastry should. My companion’s double pork chop with caramelised fennel, spiced red cabbage and cider gravy was well received and decided to be of a similarly high standard. The only criticism offered was of the slightly excessive portion of vegetables, which was more than made up for by the tasty gravy. For dessert we were powerless to resist sampling one of the cakes. The Victoria sponge (a classic choice) proved to be a masterstroke; packed with cream and jam it was the perfect conclusion to a stellar meal. As good as the food is, however, it is the incredible beauty of the surroundings that truly makes this dining experience such a treat. An essential part of any trip to the museum. 79

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FOODIE NOTES CHAMPAGNE SUPERNOVA

Perrier-Jouët has teamed up with Dutch artist Tord Boontje to present The Enchanting Tree at the Saatchi Gallery this May. An incredibly lavish and unique way to celebrate spring, the intention of the artist is to reinvent the ritual of champagne. Six people are able to pluck flutes of PerrierJouët’s Belle Epoque cuvee from the art nouveau and nature inspired golden tree and enjoy the fairytale experience of being served by nature itself. perrier-jouet.com

BLOOMING MARVELOUS May in London would not be complete without the annual arrival of the Royal Chelsea Flower Show. This year the Royal Garden Hotel is thoroughly getting into the spirit of the floral festivities by offering a flower themed afternoon tea on the Park Terrace and a trio of horticultural cocktails in Min Jiang’s bar from the 20 - 26 May. Teatime visitors will be treated to delicacies including orange blossom honey cheesecake and elderflower posset while those looking to indulge in an evening cocktail can choose from the exclusive additions to the drinks menu such as the delicious-sounding mandarin rose made from vodka, kahlua, Chambord and cream. 2-24 Kensington High Street W8, 020 7937 8000; royalgardenhotel.co.uk

NOTTING HILL KITCHEN Opening this month on Kensington Park Road, the Notting Hill Kitchen offers a new and exciting take on the finest of Spanish and Portuguese cuisines. This ambitious project takes on the former Notting Hill Brasserie/Leiths site with the vision of award-winning Chef Luis Baena and interiors by top Spanish designer Sandra Tarruella. Add to this an extensive collection of the finest vintage wines to choose from and we’re booking our table now. 92 Kensington Park Road, W11 2PN

TUSCAN TREASURES Casa Virginia’s Vecchio Smalto ceramics collection is the embodiment of shabby chic, perfect for completing a country kitchen or adding a rustic twist to a city setting. Based around traditional Tuscan designs these beautiful ceramics come in warm, earthy tones as well as crisp, bright colours that will brighten up any teatime - bellissimo! Tylers Homecare, 104-106 Notting Hill Gate, W11 020 7727 0699

CHLOE’S CHOCOL ATE Westbourne Grove’s Artisan du Chocolat has immortalised the Chloe pineapple in delicious chocolate, blending dark chocolate with pineapple coulis and liquid salted caramel to create an experience fit for a catwalk. This is a proper fashion chocolate. Artisan de Chocolat, 81 Westbourne Grove W2 artisanduchocolat.com

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Ukai (oo-kaaee), our name, is inspired by the traditional method of river fishing practiced for some 1,300 years using Cormorant birds to catch sweetfish. Spawned in 2006, Ukai has quickly become a favourite amongst sushi lovers in the London area, with its first outlet in trendy Portobello. Ukai offers a culturally rich Japanese experience in a contemporary setting. Due to interest, many of its various Japanese inspired products including flower teas (which blossoms in front of your eyes), delicate incense and a variety of stylish tableware are now available to be purchased.

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THAI ME UP Alex Longmore embarks on a strict detox programme at Koh Samuiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kamalaya

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s gentle Thai hands scrub and massage my skin, I can feel the stresses and strains of a hectic London life beginning to leave my body and mind. I feel myself drifting in and out of sleep as I lazily make out the coastline and distant islands beyond from my secluded cliff-top haven. As a celebrity stylist, I have travelled all over the world but I have never visited the white sands and crystal blue waters of Thailand. And now here I am, embarking on a ten-day trip to Kamalaya, a luxury holistic spa on the island of Koh Samui, with Samantha, one of my oldest friends. Our previous trips have seen us climb mountains with crystal healers in Peru, we’ve ‘ommed’ and ‘ahhed’ at yoga and meditation retreats in India, we’ve visited Buddhist festivals. In short, we’ve always been up for spirituality but in a five-star kind of way. No scrubbing Ashram floors for us. But what we’re about to experience on Koh Samui is something beyond our expectations or experiences. We arrive on the island late at night.

As we drive 45 minutes north to our destination, the only thing I can make out through the car window are rows of fairy lights adorning the dimly-lit streets. Exhausted from 14 hours of flying and a busy week styling private clients, gracing London Fashion week and appearing on Chanel 5 as a fashion correspondent, I dive straight into bed and wake up to find myself in a sun-soaked paradise. This holistic spa is nestled on a hillside on a secluded part of the island with sweeping views down to a pristine coastline. Huge tropical trees, birds, butterflies and waterfalls make up the natural habitat. My bedroom feels like a giant tree house, with all the furnishings made out teak and bamboo. Off to my early morning appointment at The Wellness Centre, where I learn from my own personal dedicated naturopath that the place has 70 different treatments on offer. After my blood pressure is checked and a Body BioImpendance Analysis taken, measuring my body composition and in particular body fat, I sit down for a lengthy chat with my naturopath about what I would like to achieve from

my stay at Kamalaya. We discuss the holistic health programs – there are nine on offer, including stress and burnt-out, sleep enhancing, weight management and optimal fitness. Between us we decide the detox is the program for me. Having had ill health for 18 months prior to my trip, suffering from chronic vertigo migraines and hormone issues, I had been put on some serious medications and this was my chance to rid them from my body. It was agreed that my seven-day program would consist of hourly supplements, inferred saunas, three colonics, lymphatic drainage massages, Thai and stomach massages complimented with a diet rich in vegetables with no meat, sugar, diary or wheat. I have an addiction to raw chocolate and having none at all was going to be hard. I am told the regime is going to be tough and I’m warned that I will feel pretty dreadful with headaches and fatigue for the first few days. I leave feeling apprehensive and a little daunted. This is supposed to be my holiday. The rest of the day is spent relaxing on the quiet beach, drinking fruit smoothies and swimming laps in the

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breathtaking natural infinity pool complete with its own waterfall. On day four, after a long rest, I am up early, renewed with energy. There are different activities available such as Qi Gong, a form of exercise that aligns breath, movement and meditation to balance the body’s natural energy, holistic lectures covering a range of holistic subjects including Chinese Medicine and Astrology. I choose the 7.30am Chakra meditation class with resident Guru Rajesh, followed by Ying and Yang Yoga taught by Simon Low, cofounder of London’s hip Tri Yoga. Next up is an appointment with resident practitioner Dr Song, a traditional Chinese doctor. A guest I met on the beach told me that when he is not in residence at Kamalaya, Dr Song is flown around the world by patients to treat them for all manner of ailments. When I meet him, I’m surprised to find he looks much younger than his 43 years. A smiling man, he radiates health and trust. His diagnosis is spot on when he tells me that my water retention, the bane of my life, is due to my right kidney not being as strong as my left. He asks me if I have suffered

from bad kidney infections in the past to which I answer in stunned awe. ‘Yes!’ I almost yell out. He goes on to tell me other aspects of my medical history and I am astounded by the accuracy of his diagnosis, all gleaned from simply examining my face. He massages my meridians to get my energy moving and to help with my water retention and tells me to eat a diet with no sugar, a big breakfast, medium lunch and a small dinner. He says this is the key to losing weight and to staying healthy. I must exercise every day for half an hour and my new bedtime is to be 9pm so that I can rest my kidney energy. Not the best thing in London where most of the fashion parties and celebrity bashes are only just beginning to liven up at that time, but he is firm about this. The next few days start to form a routine: yoga and holistic treatments in the morning are followed by lounging on the sun-drenched beach in the afternoon, swimming in the warm brilliant turquoise ocean, sipping on juices and feasting on vibrant Thai-inspired dishes. I’m so chilled out that any form of communication from the outside world becomes unwanted (for

someone who is practically glued to her iPhone, this is a first). I’m thrilled to see my body is becoming more defined. My mood has changed; I can now see how stressed and agitated I was on arrival. My old self trapped in fear and trepidation has melted away and I’m feeling positive with a sense of renewed calm and serenity. Kamalaya does exactly what it promises. ‘A holistic lifestyle experience that aims to cultivate the seed of divine potential that exists within each one of us.’ For the first time in years, I feel like the old me, raring to go and ready to embrace life with energy and enthusiasm. Without a doubt, this has been a lifechanging experience. If only I could breathe in every aspect of Kamalaya, bottle it and take it home for regular top-ups. It is the closest I have come to heaven. In fact, I don’t believe heaven has got anything on Kamalaya. Kamalaya Koh Samui Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa 102/9 Moo 3, Laem Set Rd, Na-Muang, Koh Samui, Suratthani 84140, Thailand kamalaya.com 85

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ABSOLUTELY | FOOD A ND TR AV EL THE HOTEL When we get to Calcot Manor it is abuzz. People are arriving for a wedding in the 14th century tithe barn, 4x4s are disgorging blondes at the entrance to the hotel’s spa, small children are running around immaculate lawns in chill winter sunshine and the Gumstool pub, one of two restaurants in the hotel, is packed with visiting families and well-heeled locals in shiny wellies. This country house hotel, set in more than 220 acres of Cotswolds countryside near Tetbury in Gloucestershire, has managed that rare thing. It is all things to all people. It is both brilliantly family-friendly, with a staffed creche plus a raft of children’s activities and also the perfect hideaway for weekending couples.

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THE BEDROOM There are 35 individually designed rooms to choose from. These include 10 dedicated family rooms housed in converted farm buildings which surround the courtyard while the ancient Cotswold stone manor house is home to 12 bedrooms to suit couples. Our room was a so-called ‘large family suite’, although ‘house’ would be a more accurate description of the picturesque little clapboard cottage with its own garden and front door. Inside was pure luxury with a huge double bed in a large open room, plus another bedroom with bunks and an entire first floor given over to bathroom heaven. Under the eaves, two large adjacent baths faced a wall mounted TV, and there is also a large walk-in shower. Naturally, we opted for a his ‘n’ hers bath, each filled to the brim with Aromotherapy Associate bubbles courtesy of the hotel and wallowed in front of trash telly until we had both turned into prunes.

THE RESTAURANT The more formal of the two restaurants, The Conservatory underwent an overhaul last year with a new look, new cocktail bar and a change of menu. Out went the classic fine-dining menu and in came a more informal eclectic menu. The chef, however, has stayed the same and judging by our meal, he is a bit confused as the dishes were a bit hit and miss. A starter of risotto Milanese and beef shin, and a main of marinated beef fillet were notable highs but a red curry with seared Cornish mackerel was an unruly mess on the plate and a dessert of salted caramel mousse all too forgettable.

To sit immersed, a glass of cold champagne in hand, in the bubbling outdoor hot tub whilst a well-stoked fire roars in a brazier behind you and the reddening sun sets on a cold winter’s day must be one of life’s true pleasures. Calcot Spa is hugely popular, and rightly so. It offers both an indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, steam, gym and a wealth of treatments to guests and members alike. A recent addition to the treatment menu is the Rodial skincare brand. An hour’s Sculpt Facial using Rodial’s Dragon’s Blood Serum range (£70) was not only relaxing but left my tired, windswept skin feeling really soft, smooth and rejuvenated.

THE DETAILS The starting price for a double room at a Calcot is £280 per night (breakfast and use of spa facilities included). Calcot Manor Near Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8YJ Hotel 01666 890 391 Spa 01666 891 232 calcotmanor.co.uk 87

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Holland Park W11 £3,995,000 This stunning apartment is situated within a spectacular Grade II listed, stucco-fronted villa in one of Holland Park’s most prestigious locations. The propert en o s lu urious accommodation with state of the art technolog and beneﬁts from a substantial south facing roof terrace. Also featuring a spectacular reception room with a superb open plan kitchen, three double bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, a family bathroom and a study. EPC=F. Joint Sole Agents.

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Princes Yard W11 ÂŁ2,950,000 This outstanding family house is quietly positioned in a cobbled Holland Park enclave, with a patio garden, roof terrace and a private garage. The accommodation boasts a very large open plan kitchen/reception room leading out to a patio garden, utility room and a guest . The upper ďŹ&#x201A;oors include an indulgent master bedroom with en suite bathroom, a further large double bedroom also with en suite bathroom, two further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a west facing roof terrace. Freehold. EPC=D. Sole Agents.

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Kelso Place W8 ÂŁ2,600,000 This beautifully presented property boasts bright and well proportioned accommodation, including a wonderful reception/ dining area with access to the balcony, a separate kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite) and a private garage. Makepeace House is situated on Kelso Place, just off Stanford Road, close to the excellent shopping and transport facilities of Kensington High Street and the open spaces of Kensington Gardens. Share of Freehold. EPC=C. Sole Agents.

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Chepstow Road W2 ÂŁ1,250,000 A wonderful garden apartment arranged over the raised and ground floors of this white stucco fronted terrace just moments from Westbourne Grove. The accommodation boasts a double interconnecting reception/dining room, a separate kitchen, three bedrooms including two doubles, one of which provides access to a delightful westerly garden, a utility room and a modern bathroom. Share of Freehold. Sole Agents. NOTTING HILL: 020 7313 2890 sales.not@marshandparsons.co.uk

Chepstow Crescent W11 ÂŁ1,100,000 This wonderful garden apartment is located on a sought after tree lined street in Notting Hill. Accessed from the front patio garden, the accommodation offers excellent lateral space, comprising a generous reception room, a well appointed open plan kitchen/reception room, a conservatory/dining room leading out to a private garden, a large master bedroom, a second double bedroom and a bathroom. Leasehold. EPC=E. Sole Agents. NOTTING HILL: 020 7313 2890 sales.not@marshandparsons.co.uk

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Holland Park W11 £6,500 per week

Adam & Eve Mews W8 £1,850 per week

A truly breathtaking apartment offering a large reception room, dining room, a media room, study, kitchen/dining room leading out to a large private lawned garden, a master suite with a dressing room and en suite bathroom and two further double bedrooms both with en suite bathrooms. EPC=D.

The house is split over two ﬂoors and beneﬁts from a spacious, semi open plan living space with double height ceilings, a dining room leading out to a private patio, library, two double bedrooms both with excellent storage, two bathrooms and a study leading out to a beautiful roof terrace. EPC=D.

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Ladbroke Grove W10 £445 per week

Presented in excellent decorative order throughout this fantastic property is arranged over three ﬂoors comprising an open plan kitchen/reception room with access to a small terrace, a large utility room, a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and two further bedrooms. EPC=D

This stunning one bedroom flat is situated on the first floor of a Victorian townhouse on Ladbroke Grove. Boasting solid wood flooring, high celings and attracrive period features throughout, the apartment includes a modern open plan kitchen/reception room, a bedroom and walk-in wardrobe to the rear. EPC=D

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A magnificent freehold residence situated in a prime location close to Hyde Park and the surrounding areas of South Kensington and Chelsea.

aving undergone a comprehensive program of renovation, this fine period house is presented in immaculate condition throughout and offers luxurious accommodation over seven stories, with the benefit of a lift serving all principle floors. The property has a feeling of space and elegance from the moment you enter the grand entrance hall. The lower ground floor been designed with informal reception and dining in mind. The ground floor has a large double reception room with a dedicated meeting room or formal dining room. The first floor is almost entirely dedicated to an exquisite reception room with stunning ceiling heights and

has incredible views looking down Prince Consort Road towards the Royal Albert Hall, additionally there is a large study. The sumptuous master suite occupies the entire second floor with five further bedroom suites occupying the upper floors along with a further reception/self contained studio and access to a beautiful roof terrace. Princes Gate is a terrace of white stucco fronted period properties built around the time of the Great Exhibition. It runs north from Hyde Park to the very heart of South Kensington taking in such sights as the Natural History Museum and the Victoria & Albert. The proximity to Knightsbridge ensures easy access to the international boutiques that this area is world renowned for.

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HOLLAND PARK QUEENSDALE PLACE W11 A charming period townhouse located in this secluded cul-de-sac in Holland Park. Reception room n Kitchen/breakfast room 3 double bedrooms n En suite bathroom n Jack and Jill shower room n Guest cloakroom n Private garden Energy efficiency: Band F

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cannot think of a better place in London to live than in Notting Hill. Particularly in the spring time with all its vibrant colours, longer days and even the occasional ray of sunshine. The spring sales market is in full swing and business is brisk. Without a doubt, the improved weather puts a skip in everyone’s step and these conditions are set to remain for the second quarter of the year. We already have a number of record sale prices for local streets and our aim, as always, is to build on this and continue to set new sale price benchmarks throughout the year. It’s something that we as a fi rm have become synonymous with over the years and it is an attribute that we will not be changing any time soon! Our job is made somewhat easier by the sheer desirability of the area. Notting Hill has been very popular with our European and American cousins for many years now, but it is also starting to attract more attention from Russia, the Far East and the Middle East. It truly is a globally renowned address. That’s no great surprise to those of us that live or work in the area as we have fi rst-hand experience of all the amenities that are on offer here. I have been selling houses in Notting

Hill for the last 12 years and have witnessed remarkable changes in that time. Most of these changes I feel have been for the better and as a result local residents have certainly seen a dramatic increase in the value of their homes. In particular the Artesian Village, a cluster of charming tree-lined streets just off the ever-vibrant Westbourne Grove, has cemented itself as one of the area’s most sought after enclaves. The architecture and location of these beautiful houses has made them immensely popular with our purchasers and demand consistently outstrips supply. The wonderful thing about Notting Hill is that it still retains its charm and the often mentioned ‘Village’ feel. The locals in the area do tend to know each other and I often see familiar faces as I go about my working day. For me, it is the eclectic mix of people who live here that are a major draw to the area; I find them to be particularly interesting and affable which, in turn, adds a real sense of community. As long as this key feature of the area continues then it will remain, in my opinion, the best place to live, work and socialise in London. 020 7221 4805; bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

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t’s good news for owners in The Hyde Park Estate, the market was strong in 2012 and values are set to increase this year. How do we know? Because we not only have 30 years’ experience in your area, but we have also commissioned an independent report. Here at Kay & Co we are committed to helping you better understand the changes and developments in the local property market.

A mix of international purchasers are drawn to this area thanks to the types of property and the direct links to Heathrow and Central London. However, the government is drafting legislation seeking to clamp down on ‘off shore’ companies that own high value UK properties. As outlined in the Finance Bill on 11th December 2012, as well as a Stamp Duty Land Tax of 15%, there is an acquisition of such properties by nonnatural persons. The introduction of an annual residential property tax on properties valued at over £2,000,000 and a capital gains tax charge on disposing of them came into effect from April 2013. Importantly, the new CGT charge will be payable on gains accruing on or after 6 April 2013, rather than retrospectively. Certain reliefs will apply to pre-determined commercial set ups including landlords and property developers. For further information or to request a report please contact Martin Bikhit on 020 3394 0016 or m.bikhit@kayandco.com

On Tuesday 14th May 2013, at The Grand Hall, Battersea Arts Centre, SW11, The London Office and leading London agent Douglas & Gordon will once again co-host the annual The Move to the Country Show. Supported by Country Life magazine, 37 of the finest country agents will offer their advice to homeowners planning to make their move out of the Capital. From rectories to country estates, from farmhouses to chocolate box cottages, a broad spectrum of properties will be available for sale and to rent. Bob Bickersteth, Director of The London Office comments: “Following the success of last year’s exhibition, we will be hosting the seventh Move to the Country Show, at the Grand Hall in Battersea. The show is for those who are inquisitive about moving to the country, investing in property outside the capital or simply looking for a different lifestyle. We have noticed an increased emphasis on buyers taking advantage of the price differential between London and the country in order to afford a better quality of life for their families. Pictured above: Late Georgian NeoClassical House Grade II* Understood to be unique as a private residence wholly conceived and erected by renowned architect Joseph Bromfield. Glansevern Hall was built between 1801 and 1807 for the Owen family; the property includes a lake, parkland, single bank fishing, sheep buildings and 2 cottages. Guide price £3,250,000. *Please note this property will be exhibited at the Show unless sold prior. For further information please contact: Bob Bickersteth, The London Office, 020 7839 0888 or Olivia Quarrelle, Douglas & Gordon, 020 7924 2000 Event details: Tuesday 14th May 2013 2pm to 7pm The Grand Hall, Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, SW11.

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ANSCOMBE & RINGLAND NOTTING HILL ESTATE AGENTS HAVE A NEW SALES MANAGER We are delighted to announce that the new Sales Manager for Anscombe & Ringland, Notting Hill will be our very own Nicholas Spencer. Nick has been with the company for just over a year, and in that time has proven himself to be more than capable of managing the sales business of our Notting Hill branch. Nick says, “the most important things are customer service and building up a strong network of clients. I have a reputation for being a helpful and communicative estate agent.” Managing Director Robert Scott-Lee comments “Nick has an impeccable track record for client care, networking and achieving high sales prices, all of which are qualities I’m sure will make him stand out as a Sales Manager at the branch.” 020 7727 7227; anscombes.co.uk

D&G DIARY

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The market seems to have a spring in its step - a little like the weather. Notting Hill sellers seem to have come out of hibernation and have come round to the idea of selling, giving buyers a little more confidence and thus have a little more property to look at.

FAVOURITE RESTAURANT...

Dock Kitchen is a fantastic restaurant with a style of cooking all of its own. Traditional dishes are adapted to be more contemporary and there is always a surprisingly good range of new dishes. The restaurant overlooks the canal and is located in a converted Warf building

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The Avenue, Queens Park, NW6. Simply put, this feels like a country house in North West London. The property is quiet, relaxing and has a real feeling that your separated from the rigors of London life once your inside. The owners benefit form easy access to the City, they have the London Overground up to Hampstead Heath, and they are only a hop, skip and a jump form green areas and amenities of Queens Park. £2,650,000 Freehold.

cocktails (which are served in old jam jars). It’s different, fun and quirky with some great bar food as well.

STYLISH BOUTIQUE...

I love Circus Antiques on Chamberlayne Road who help to put those stunning finishing touches to the rather stylish homes of Kensal and Queens Park.

PAUL HYMAN, SALES MANAGER AT KINLEIGH FOLKARD & HAYWARD’S BAYSWATER BRANCH

STEWART BOYD, DIRECTOR, WINKWORTH KENSAL & QUEENS PARK 020 8960 4947 WINKWORTH.CO.UK/ESTATE-AGENTS/ KENSAL-QUEENS-PARK

ADRIAN OVERINGTON, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AT MOUNTGRANGE HERITAGE

There is a marked shortage of quality homes across the board in Bayswater and this is certainly having an impact on the market. While many would think that the recent stamp duty taxes would have an impact on homes above the £2million mark, we’re seeing that the demand for property is outweighing any negative impact and so when we do receive new instructions they are snapped up very quickly. Typically, homes in and around Kensington Gardens Square, Queens Gardens and Craven Hill Gardens are the most sought after and currently two bedroom properties are achieving in the region of between £750,000 and £850,000 while three beds are achieving between £1.3million and 1.7million. 020 3280 3504; kfh.co.uk

The rosy looking feel to the market felt over the last few months has continued through to the start of spring (fi nally!) with Land Registry fi gures showing a healthy 6.3% uplift in London from this time last year. What’s more significant is the rise in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea; a huge 12% jump since last year. The shortage of stock on the market for sale continues to put further upward pressure on prices and we anticipate no major changes in market conditions over the course of the year. Our office has witnessed a continued number of registrations from prospective purchasers seemingly immune to mortgage constraints and thus we anticipate a strong market going forward. 020 7221 2277; mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

With a shortage of instructions across the board and yet 30% more buyers registering we are calling out for all new sellers. There is a huge amount of interest from expatriates and international buyers keen to get a foothold in the Prime Central market and any new instructions that are being launched into the market are snapped up quickly amid very competitive bidding. We are consistently achieving very strong prices and this sees no sign of abating. On a lighter note, with our newest recruit Ed

Jephson having recently joined the team from our Chelsea office, we are all set to initiate him next week at the great Notting Hill institution that is The Electric. Lucky 7 will no doubt come to the rescue the following morning to help ease our fuzzy heads – we can highly recommend their bacon sandwiches! So, we leave you much happier and busier as the sun is emerging and Notting Hill is coming properly to life. We just need more instructions now for all of our eager buyers. 020 7727 7777; douglasandgordon.com

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LEDBURY ROAD, W11 A spectacular upper maisonette benefiting from an extensive refurbishment. Meticulously improved with engineered oak flooring, exposed brickwork, polished plaster black walls, and its own front door. Approx. 1,492 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), open-plan kitchen/reception, cloakroom, entrance hall. Leasehold Guide Price ÂŁ2,595,000

JSA: Domus Nova 020 7727 1717

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KENSINGTON 020 7908 1100 kensington@johndwood.co.uk Our offices in RBK&C:

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CAMPDEN HILL GARDENS, W8 A wonderful house offering excellent family accommodation. With its own entrance, the basement would work well as a sixth bedroom or a self-contained flat. Approx. 4,367 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 3/5 bedrooms, 2 dressing rooms, 3 en suite bathrooms, double reception, games/cinema room, study/bedroom 4, playroom/bedroom 5, Jacuzzi/sauna, cloakroom, boiler/drying room, patio, parking available by separate negotiation. Freehold Guide Price ÂŁ6,300,000

JSA: Chesterton Humberts 020 7937 7244

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KENSINGTON 020 7908 1100 kensington@johndwood.co.uk Our offices in RBK&C:

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ST MARY ABBOTS COURT, W14 An elegant and well designed lateral apartment located on the 4th floor (lift) of this popular mansion block south of Kensington High Street. The flat enjoys a comfortable balance of living and entertainment space. Approx, 2,286 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 receptions, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility, garage, porter, lift. Lease to 2131 Guide Price £3,000,000

MELBURY ROAD, W14 A wonderful south facing garden flat in a period conversion, with a generous reception room (approx. 25’6” x 23’6”) and its own private entrance. Close to High Street Kensington and Holland Park. Approx. 1,116 sq ft. Energy Rating: C. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, dining room, patio garden. Freehold Share Guide Price £1,350,000

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HOLLAND PARK 020 7727 2233 hollandpark@johndwood.co.uk Our offices in RBK&C:

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Sales: 020 7727 2233 Lettings: 020 7727 2233

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CORNWALL CRESCENT, W11 A superb family house offering extensive accommodation and panoramic views. Set over 5 floors and presented in excellent decorative condition throughout. Approx. 2,932 sq ft. Energy Rating: D. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), 3 receptions, 2 cloakrooms, office, patio, terrace, garden, roof terrace. Freehold Guide Price ÂŁ3,650,000

OXFORD GARDENS, W10 A delightful Edwardian house on a leafy street in the St Quintin Conservation Area, providing spacious and well laid out family living. Approx. 1,399 sq ft. Energy Rating: E. 3/4 bedrooms, bathroom, double reception, kitchen/dining area, 1/2 cloakrooms, utility/cloakroom 2, garden. Freehold Guide Price ÂŁ1,250,000

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LADBROKE GROVE 020 7229 2356 ladbrokegrove@johndwood.co.uk Our offices in RBK&C:

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Sales: 020 7835 0000 Lettings: 020 7835 0044

Sales: 020 7908 1100 Lettings: 020 7908 1100

Sales: 020 7727 2233 Lettings: 020 7727 2233

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YORK STREET, W2 £1,100 PER WEEK FURNISHED A splendid period property, moments from the vibrant Marylebone Village, Regent’s Park and Oxford Circus. This four storey Georgian terraced house is complete with a private roof terrace, which combines traditional charm with luxurious contemporary design. There are state of the art fittings to create light and flexible living space. The property comprises of a double aspect reception an open-plan kitchen/dining area, en-suite master bedroom and two further double bedrooms served by a shower room. 020 7402 9866; brlets.co.uk

LIVING

ABSOLUTELY THE MOST LUXURIOUSLY APPOINTED PROPERTIES ON THE MARKET IN OUR MANOR

THE DREAM

AUBREY ROAD, W8 £2,500 PER WEEK UNFURNISHED A stylish and spacious house in a highly desirable location with fantastic outside space. The property comprises of an open plan reception room with high ceilings. A feature fi replace and an abundance of light is provided by glass doors which lead to your tiered garden and a balcony. There is a modern and high spec kitchen, study, master bedroom suite with double doors leading onto a balcony with views over Aubrey Walk. There are three further bedrooms, an additional two bathrooms and cloakroom. The property also boasts a spacious decked garden and two balconies. The property has been refurbished tastefully and to a very high standard, a great home and wonderful entertaining space. Located minutes’ walk from Holland Park underground. 020 7221 9044; beaneypearce.co.uk

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PROPERTY GARWAY ROAD, W2 £1,250 PER WEEK FURNISHED A one off architecturally designed two bedroom apartment offering spacious and light accommodation over the first and second floors of this spectacular building. With Limestone floors and exposed brick work all round this fantastic two double bedroom duplex apartment is a true one off property in the area. Built circa 2005 this building offers an excellent finish and has maximised the space and light available. 020 7034 0405; hamptons.co.uk

NAPIER CLOSE, W14 £1,600,000 FREEHOLD

A delightful three bedroom house, tucked away in a secluded location, close to Kensington High Street and the open spaces of Holland Park. The house features a hallway, cloakroom, two reception rooms, kitchen, utility room and two bathrooms (one en suite to bedroom one). Presented in excellent decorative order, the house further benefits from a quiet, private garden and separate garage. Napier Close is within a short walk of shops, bus routes and Kensington & Olympia station and High Street Kensington tube station (Circle & District lines). 020 7221 5455; barnardmarcus.co.uk

MASTERCLASS FROM MATTHEW HARROP PUTTING YOURSELF IN THE BEST PURCHASING POSITION

UP YOUR STREET

To steal the words of a colleague ‘The worst thing you can do when looking for a property is to look at property’. Why, because when you find the right property you fi rst must be totally prepared to act quickly otherwise you risk losing your dream home. 1.Arrange your finances. If you are taking out a mortgage have it agreed in principle, we can put you in touch with Capital Private Finance which offer the best rates. 2.Appoint a solicitor to act on your behalf. 3.If you need to sell a property to fund your onward move put in on the market. Choose an agent you trust who offers you sound advice and can also help with your onward move, we have six offices in RBK&C. 4.Familiarise yourself with recent sales prices and establish pound per square foot rates in the area you want to buy. 5.When you start viewing keep your property requirements clear and specific. 6.Be bold and decisive when you offer and don’t penny pinch! If you follow these steps you will be taken seriously as a purchaser – vital in this competitive marketplace. 020 7908 1100; johndwood.co.uk

Th is charming 2 bedroom apartment occupies the garden level of this imposing double fronted villa on Bassett Road. With a very well proportioned South-facing reception room leading to a fully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom, a utility room in the vaults under the stairs and plenty of built in storage; this is a really exceptional apartment. Bassett Road is a beautiful tree-lined street that runs West off Ladbroke Grove and is close to local amenities such as Portobello Road, Westbourne Grove and Holland Park. Th is property is in RBKC, and of course benefits from the well renowned parking permit. Rollo Miles, Manager, John D Wood & Co., Ladbroke Grove, 020 7229 2356; johndwood.co.uk

BASSETT ROAD, W10, GUIDE PRICE £685,000

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You may know us from walking your dog in the park, local charity events or simply recognise a familiar face; we walk the same streets and eat in the same restaurants you do. Of course, it’s also quite possible that you – or someone you know – has bought or sold a property through us. We’ve been around for years and our success is built on the fact that people who use us once, tend to use us again. And tell their friends. Because most of our agents live in the areas in which they work, they really understand what matters to buyers and sellers there. Many agents will claim to know more about where you live than anyone else. But we understand it’s because people know us, that time and again we sell and let properties more quickly and more proﬁtably than anyone else.

Keith Rigby Keith has been a Director at our Notting Hill office for over 16 years, and lived here almost as long. Many of our clients know him first as a fellow parent and neighbour, meaning he’s as likely to sell a house at the school gates as he is from his desk.

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Chelsea: 020 7589 6677 Kensington: 020 7795 4288 Notting Hill: 020 7221 4805 Ladbroke Grove: 020 7221 0330 Brook Green: 020 7603 5181 Or to see the latest on the central London property market visit: bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

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Chelsea 020 7589 6677

Kensington 020 7795 4288

Notting Hill 020 7221 4805

Ladbroke Grove 020 7221 0330

Brook Green 020 7603 5181

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New Boutique Development in RBK&C

rg ll la e North Kensington W1

Argyll Place is a new boutique development of twenty exquisite town and mews houses in North Kensington, by luxury property developer Taylor Wimpey Central London. Situated in the St Quintin Estate, the development provides a stylish, modern alternative to existing W10 housing stock. Each property is elegantly finished throughout, with high specification fixtures and fittings; mews houses with vaulted ceilings and the large town houses with 40 ft. long reception areas and as much as 3,340 sq ft of interior space. Each property also comes with a private garden, secure underground parking and views over the local park. Prices for the mews houses start at £1.3m and the town houses start at £2.75m.

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Freehold £1,3m - £3,85m Ladbroke Grove office mm@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 3667 5579 argyllplace.co.uk JSA Strutt & Parker 020 3667 5566

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Chelsea 020 7589 6677

Kensington 020 7795 4288

Notting Hill 020 7221 4805

Ladbroke Grove 020 7221 0330

Brook Green 020 7603 5181

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Period Elegance

Sutherland la e Notting Hill W A beautifully presented period house in the ever popular Artesian Village area of Notting Hill. As one of the largest family houses in Artesian Village, this stunning property boasts spacious accommodation throughout. 4/5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), cloakroom, drawing room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, study/double bedroom, utility room, wine cellar, balcony, front and rear gardens.

Share of Freehold ÂŁ4,500,000 Notting Hill office bc@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 4805 Energy Rating E

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Amazing Potential

rundel ardens Notting Hill W11

A unique opportunity to transform two communal garden apartments (297 sq m/3,204 sq ft approx.) with amazing potential into one stunning freehold property. Highlights include a magnificent first floor drawing room, charming portico balcony, generous bedroom accommodation and a private garden leading into a beautiful communal garden. Currently configured as 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms (1 en suite), cloakroom, 2 reception rooms, 2 kitchens, utility room, garden, direct access to communal gardens.

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Freehold ÂŁ6,350,000 Notting Hill office bc@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 4805

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Chelsea 020 7589 6677

Kensington 020 7795 4288

Notting Hill 020 7221 4805

Ladbroke Grove 020 7221 0330

Brook Green 020 7603 5181

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Stunning Design

Ledbur Road Notting Hill W11 A stylishly refurbished triplex apartment (141 sq m/1,518 sq ft approx.) in this prestigious location close to the heart of Westbourne Grove. With its own entrance the maisonette comprises two bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite) and a large open plan reception room. Ledbury Road is located moments from the finest array of amenities that Westbourne Grove and Portobello Road has to offer. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), reception room, open plan kitchen/dining room.

Leasehold ÂŁ2,595,000 Notting Hill office bc@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 4805 Energy Rating C

Refreshingly different estate agents

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Artesian Gem

Courtnell Street Notting Hill W A beautiful stucco fronted family house (172 sq m/1,856 sq ft approx.) located in the much sought after Artesian Village area of Notting Hill. This exceptional property has been extended at ground floor level to create a magnificent open plan entertaining space with highlights including a striking glass atrium and a bright westerly garden. 4 bedrooms, bathroom, en suite shower room, cloakroom, reception room, kitchen, dining room, study, west facing balcony, front and rear garden.

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Chelsea 020 7589 6677

Kensington 020 7795 4288

Notting Hill 020 7221 4805

Ladbroke Grove 020 7221 0330

Brook Green 020 7603 5181

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Luxurious Living

Woods ord S uare Holland ark W1 An outstanding family home prestigiously situated in the heart of Holland Park in a highly sought after, garden square development. This wider than average, end of terrace home has been extended and fully refurbished to exacting standards throughout. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en suite), 2 reception rooms, kitchen, utility room, study, garden, garage, off street parking.

Contemporary Living

Kensington ark Road Notting Hill W11

Furnished/Unfurnished ÂŁ3,000 per week Kensington office to@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7795 4288 Energy Rating D

Unfurnished ÂŁ2,600 per week

A beautifully appointed house with well proportioned accommodation. The property has Notting Hill office been finished to a high specification and benefits from modern and stylist fittings and decor throughout. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 double reception rooms, kitchen, landscaped garden, kf@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 5388 off-street parking, utility room. Energy Rating D Refreshingly different estate agents

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Location Location Location

Ladbroke Road Notting Hill W11 An immaculately presented, charming family house, boasting natural light, an extension at the rear to create a large eat-in kitchen, as well as an elegant double reception and well proportioned bedrooms perfectly laid out for family life. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), en suite shower room, double reception room, kitchen, mezzanine study, cloakroom, garden.

Modern Interior

Cromwell Road South Kensington SW7 A superb triplex flat situated on the tenth floor (with lift) in this desirable portered building offering fantastic views over the west of London. The property benefits from hardwood floors through the reception room and communal areas. 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite), reception room, kitchen, roof terrace, lift, porter.

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Unfurnished ÂŁ2,350 per week Notting Hill office kf@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7221 5388 Energy Rating E

Furnished ÂŁ1,695 per week Kensington office to@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk 020 7795 4288 Energy Rating C

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Great offers go out of fa s Even in West Introducing our new branch in Holland Park.

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

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To mark the opening of this new branch, sellers and landlords will benefit from these launch offers: 0% commission on property sales or 5% letting fee. If you are thinking of selling or letting and would like a no obligation valuation or more information about our opening offers, contact our new Holland Park branch today. KFH Holland Park 128 Holland Park Avenue, London W11 4UE Sales 020 3542 2111 Email shp@kfh.co.uk Lettings 020 3542 2120 Email lhp@kfh.co.uk

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Hyde Park Street, Hyde Park Estate, W2 £3,250,000 Freehold Bayswater 020 7724 1222 Email sbw@kfh.co.uk

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Beautiful five bedroom modern townhouse arranged over four floors and benefitting from clever interior design including antique oak floors. This property is located close to Marble Arch, Lancaster Gate and Paddington stations.

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Queens Gardens, Bayswater, W2 £875,000 Shared freehold Bayswater 020 7724 1222 Email sbw@kfh.co.uk

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This fantastic flat comprises almost 1,000 sq ft and is in stunning condition, having recently been renovated to a high standard to include wonderful wood floors and a super kitchen/diner. Queens Gardens is a sought after garden square located conveniently for Lancaster Gate (Central line), a few moments from Kensington Gardens and a short walk to Paddington station.

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Presented in immaculate condition, this apartment is arranged over two floors within an award winning modern building, close to Hyde Park and a wide variety of shops and restaurants. This property also offers a leased underground car park space.

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PROPERTY

LUXURIOUS

LETTINGS LINDEN GARDENS

wonderful maisonette over the 3rd, 4th and 5th floor of this part stucco fronted period building with a large roof terrace. The flat is spread out over 3 floors providing an excellent entertaining space and spacious accommodation. Unusual for the area, the flat also has a pretty conservatory

DETAILS

ÂŁ1,500 per week

CONTACT

Strutt & Parker 0207 221 1111; struttandparker.com

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PROPERTY

PROFILE

MOVING IN

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

HANGOUT

Phillip Harrison, Barnard Marcus, 020 7221 5455; sequencehome.co.uk Julie’s has been a magnet for over 40 years, from the hippie generation and now to the ultra-cool London set. It combines a maze of glamorous rooms and eclectic furnishings with alcoves each in a different style. Perfect for sharing cocktails and nibbles.

KIDS

William Tellwright, John D Wood & Co., 020 7727 2233; johndwood.co.uk Holland Park is a wonderful place to let the kids burn off some energy. It has an adventure playground which is open every day, a mini climbing wall and an enclosed area for little ones.

FACT

Julia Lee, Mountgrange Heritage, 020 8960 0181; mountgrangeheritage.co.uk In 1977, the residents of Freston Road declared independence from the UK and appealed to the UN to stop the area being developed by the Greater London Council. Their actions encapsulated the spirit of the times and it flourished under its own rule.

INTERIOR INSPIRATION

James Kerman, Winkworth, 0207 792 5000; winkworth.co.uk If you’re looking for that je ne sais quoi for your abode, I would highly recommend Graham and Green. You will be spoiled for choice with their eclectic mix of quirky and classic pieces.

STREET

Sebastian Anduze, Jackson-Stops & Staff, 020 7727 5111; jackson-stops.co.uk Addison Avenue must be one of the most charming and pretty streets in the whole of London, let alone Holland Park. This beautiful wide Avenue not only has a selection of some of the finest semi-detached properties in the area, it’s where we also find the local vet.

TIME OUT

Edward Parker, Anscombe and Ringland, 020 7727 7227; anscombes.co.uk Notting hill is a Mecca for pampering and retail therapy. Nothing beats heading down to Portobello Road Market for vintage trinkets and indulging in some delicious street food to round it all off.

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Blithfield Street, W8 ÂŁ2,350,000 Freehold Enviably situated in the heart of Stratford Village on a quiet tree-lined cul-de-sac, this non basement house offers spacious living over four floors and a superb west-facing patio garden and roof terrace overlooking Stratford Studios. Blithfield Street is moments from the bijou shops of Stratford Village and the further amenities and transport links of Kensington High Street. EPC=E. Drawing room, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, patio garden and roof terrace. Sole Agents

020 7937 9976 tom @ mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

When choosing an agent to sell your most important and valuable asset be sure to appoint a firm that is going to work tirelessly on your behalf. An expert in the area is vital and you need someone you can trust who is energetic and strong enough to drive the best deal for you. Mountgrange Heritage is that agent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; call us now to discuss your needs. Chloe Leefe Associate Director

Kensington Office 020 7937 9976 Notting Hill Office 020 7221 2277 North Kensington Office 020 8960 0181

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Chepstow Crescent, W11 ÂŁ2,500,000 Leasehold A sophisticated, contemporary and immaculately presented garden maisonette in the heart of Notting Hill. This gorgeous property boasts light, bright and spacious open-plan living leading onto a beautifully landscaped garden. EPC=C. Drawing room, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, utility room and garden. Sole Agents

020 7221 2277 holly @ mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Spring is here at last and with it comes an increased energy in the property market. Call us on any of the numbers below now or pop in and meet the team at any of our three local offices to discuss your property requirements for 2013. Liz Thomson Director

Michael Wilson Director

Kensington Office 020 7937 9976 Notting Hill Office 020 7221 2277 North Kensington Office 020 8960 0181

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Blooming good opportunity... We are offering the opportunity of a lifetime to an aspiring florist who may be looking to start up in business. Last year up-and-coming architect, Kyle Buchanan, was commissioned by Mountgrange Heritage to design a florist’s kiosk to stand on the derelict piece of land adjacent to their office in St Helen’s Gardens. The landmark kiosk will be completed this summer and is being offered rent free for at least a year. Any budding florists interested in the opportunity should contact Liz Thomson. 59 St Helen’s Gardens London W10 6LN 020 8960 0181 liz@mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

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South Eaton Place, SW1 £1,050 per week A simply stunning flat in this prestigious location within a short walk of Sloane Square and the popular Kings Road. Beautifully refurbished and finished to a high specification, this flat provides luxurious comfort and fabulous entertaining space.The reception room features a gas fireplace, 3D TV, air cooling system, mood lighting and access to the private, south-west facing balcony. EPC=C. Reception room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and balcony. Furnished. Sole Agents

020 7937 9976 mollie @ mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Thalia Bryan Director

The season of music from the Kensington and Chelsea Music Society at Leighton House finishes with a concert on Tuesday 14 May. Sarah-Jane Brandon, soprano, and Kathryn Rudge, mezzo-soprano, sing arias from the Marriage of Figaro and much more, accompanied by pianist James Baillieu – don’t miss it! Mountgrange Heritage are proud to sponsor KCMS for the seventh year running and you can drop in to any of our offices now to pick up a programme with full details of this concert or you can read it at mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

Kensington Office 020 7937 9976 Notting Hill Office 020 7221 2277 North Kensington Office 020 8960 0181

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Holland Park, W11 £1,600 per week Stunning architect designed flat in one of the wonderful villas in Holland Park just moments from the park itself and the tube station on Holland Park Avenue. The property offers wonderful entertaining space, is beautifully presented throughout and benefits from its own private entrance. EPC=C. Drawing Room, dining room, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen and cloakroom. Furnished. Sole Agents

020 7221 2277 nick @ mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

At Mountgrange Heritage we don’t just see our local area as somewhere we work but as somewhere we belong; our village. We produce our ‘Village Matters’ newsletter to shout about the great businesses and personalities that make up the village. Pick up the latest copy from one of our offices now or read it at mountgrangeheritage.co.uk

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PROPERTY

PRIVATE VIEWING Stewart Boyd, Director at Winkworth, Kensal Rise shows us around his favourite property....

CLIFFORD GARDENS

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ÂŁ899,950 Freehold

CONTACT Winkworth

020 8960 4947; winkworth.co.uk

his lovely end of terrace family home really has everything going for it. It has recently been stripped back and fully refurbished including all behind the scenes plumbing and electrics and has been rented for a couple of years, meaning that the sale has no upper chain! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the potential in this property that makes me love it. The fact that it is end of terrace, means that the property can be extended further into the side

return, possibly even without the need for a party wall agreement. It is also slightly wider than other properties on the street and there are other examples where the loft has been converted to create two further bedrooms, one on the flat roof to the rear and the other within the original loft space to the front. Creating such an awesome family home like this will add lots of value and we hope buyers can see the potential we see in this house to create something that betters the competition.

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THE QUADRANT, W10 - £475 PER WEEK

CHESTERTON ROAD, W10 - £475 PER WEEK

This immaculate two double bedroom, two bathroom penthouse apartment offers fantastic outside space. Each room has a balcony combined with a very large private roof terrace.

This beautifully presented two bedroom apartment on the raised ground ﬂoor would make a perfect home for a professional couple or sharers.

OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD An extraordinary and individual modern country house in a stunning location. Built originally in 1962 for the artist John Merton, Pound House

OAKWORTH ROAD, £650 Per week

ST. HELENS W10 - £500 WEEK ST CHARLES W10£475inPER is broadly Palladian GARDENS, in style and is a wide, single storeyPER building with large windows over looking SQUARE, the gardens. It was extended 1978WEEK to include a garden roomdecorated and a large studio complexsemi including a workshop and dark on room . Theresidential property currently veryKensington high ceilings and This beautiful, newly three bedroom detached house situated a quiet Street inhas North would aving been newly refurbished this ﬂat is in superb condition. An This beautifully refurbished two double bedroom apartment is makeparapets an idealsurrounding family home. property comprises threespace. bedrooms, large bright kitchen with dining area, separate reception room and brick theThe roof which has good storage open plan kitchen and living room is a sociable environment ideal ﬁnished to a high standard including designer furnishings. et on a beautiful private garden. for entertaining. everroom popular harles uare in orth ensington. Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complexthe | dining | wine tcellar | integrated garaging | small lake arboretum | over six acres of land

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OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD Located in the Wiltshire countryside and built in the 1960’s as a large, modern country house with far-reaching views and extremely flexible accommodation with potential to extend further. Located in the Wiltshire countryside and built in the 1960’s as a large house. Four bedrooms | four bathrooms | garden room | hall | drawing room | studio complex | dining room | wine cellar | integrated garagingr

MILVERTON ROAD, BRONDESBURY, NW6 £2,450,000 FREEHOLD

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THE AVENUE, QUEENS PARK, NW6 £2,650,000 FREEHOLD

A delightful county style house in north west London just a stones throw from Queens Park itself. The house benefits greatly from OARE, WILTSHIRE £2,750,000 FREEHOLD accommodation over four floors including a lower ground floor which leads to a 150ft south west facing garden at the rear. In total Located the Wiltshire countrysideand andthree built bathrooms in the 1960’s a large, country housetowith far-reachingthe views and extremely there areincurrently five bedrooms butasthis couldmodern certainly be added by converting lower ground levelflexible or accommodation to extend in the countryside and built thekitchen 1960’sand as aliving largeroom house. the garage to thewith sidepotential of the plot. On thefurther. groundLocated floor there is Wiltshire a lovely open plan space withinthe leading to a patio area raised the garden, formal room drawing room to the| dining front of the| house. A| fantastic home that offers a lot of Four bedrooms | fourfrom bathrooms | gardenand rooma |more hall | drawing | studio complex room wine cellar integratedfamily garagingr potential for further additions that a family could grow into.

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PROPERTY

FARON SUTARIA HOSTS A PEREGRINE HEATHCOTE EXHIBITION IN SOUTH KENSINGTON

PROPERTY NEWS NEWS, VIEWS AND WHO’S WHO

STRUTT & PARKER SPONSOR MAYFEST Strutt & Parker are extremely proud to be sponsors of the 2013 Mayfest. Th is exciting festival will bring you two fantastic weeks of the very best of local, emerging and internationally renowned talent, right in the heart of Notting Hill. Here you will find music, opera, sound art, dance, theatre, visual art, lectures, and workshops. Th is year musicians and artists were also invited to respond to our creative theme ‘Organ, Wind and Air’ inspired by a historic organ which has been a part of Notting Hill since 1845 at St John’s Church on Lansdowne Crescent. To book tickets visit; nottinghillmayfest.org.uk Or call on 020 3219 0078, to book tickets for The Hunch… Please visit; filmfugitive.com. If you’re interested in volunteering or invigilating please get in touch at info@nottinghillmayfest.org.uk.

Faron Sutaria, the well-established London estate agency, is hosting an exhibition of Peregrine Heathcote’s work on 25th April 2013 at 6.30 pm at 115 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington. Peregrine Heathcote’s paintings have been exhibited throughout the world, both at solo exhibitions at leading private art galleries as well as the Royal Academy. Peregrine Heathcote’s paintings cross eras in time capturing a world of glamour, a jet set culture and silver screen romance against beautiful backdrops. Peregrine lives and works in Chelsea and has been a client of Faron Sutaria for many years. The Old Brompton Road office with its high ceilings and plentiful natural light lends itself extremely well to an art exhibition. Up to 14 limited edition prints of Peregrine’s best know art works will be displayed and available for sale. For further information please contact the branch on 020 7590 0300 or alternatively email briveria@faronsutaria.co.uk.

JOHN D WOOD & CO. APPOINTS A NEW LETTINGS MANAGER IN THEIR HOLLAND PARK OFFICE. John D Wood & Co. is pleased to announce that Eva Nasci has been appointed as Lettings Manager in its successful Holland Park office on Portland Road. Eva joins the company having spent three and a half years working in London’s prime residential areas of Chelsea, Mayfair, Marylebone as well as Richmond. Eva is Lithuanian and also speaks fluent Russian and English. Eva comments: “I am excited to join John D Wood & Co. as Lettings Manager in Holland Park and very much look forward to working with the lettings and sales team, our landlords and applicants. Since moving to London I have greatly enjoyed helping tenants find suitable properties to rent, building up excellent relationships with landlords and also helping landlords develop their lettings portfolios through sourcing ideal Buy To Let properties for them. 020 7727 2233; johndwood.co.uk

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More than half of our sales come from flying visits. (From Riyadh, Doha, Moscow, Kuala Lumpur…)

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Hyde Park & Bayswater 020 7262 2030 Marylebone & Regent’s Park 020 7486 6338

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W2 Seymour Street, Hyde Park

0203 394 0016 sales.hydepark@kayandco.com

£1,950,000 Leasehold A well laid out three bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the second floor (with lift) of this soughtafter portered mansion block just moments from Hyde Park and Oxford Street. The property has been well-maintained and would make an ideal family home or investment. Energy Rating: C.

W2 Sussex Gardens, Hyde Park

0203 394 0016 lettings.hydepark@kayandco.com

£1,200 Per Week Unfurnished An exceptional three bedroom, two bathroom property in this newly-converted period building. Situated on the raised ground floor, this apartment features a spacious and bright reception room and a large eat-in kitchen/breakfast room. Located close to Hyde Park and within five minutes’ walk to Paddington Station for National Rail, Heathrow Express and the Underground.

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W2 Stanhope Place, Hyde Park

0203 394 0016 sales.hydepark@kayandco.com

£1,450,000 Leasehold A beautifully presented and spacious three double bedroom, two bathroom lower ground floor apartment in this premier road close to Hyde Park. The property benefits from a private entrance, a courtyard and patio garden. Energy Rating: C.

W2 Stanhope Place, Hyde Park

0203 394 0016 lettings.hydepark@kayandco.com

£725 Per Week Furnished/Unfurnished A stunning one bedroom apartment in a stucco-fronted period conversion next to Hyde Park. Comprising a spacious reception room, one double bedroom, a shower room and a charming kitchen which leads out to a large decked terrace. This property benefits from high ceilings and retains many period features. Located within five minutes’ walk of Marble Arch Underground station and Oxford Street.

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Hamptons Notting Hill Lettings. 020 7034 0405 nottinghilllettings@hamptons-int.com

Hamptons Kensington 77179372 5459 Lettings. 020 7937 kensingtonlettings@hamptons-int.com

Garden House, W2 - £900 per week - Furnished

This elegant two double bedroom apartment sits within a prestigious portered building and has been beautifully refurbished

Campden House Close, W8 - £1650 per week, Unfurnished A charming four bedroom house set over two floors in this quiet close, moments from Kensington Church Street. The house is bright and benefits from a private garage. EPC: F

Holland Park Road, W14 - £1750 per week, Unfurnished A stunning end of terrace four bedroom house on this quiet street, benefiting from a beautiful private patio garden, excellent living space and two off street parking spaces. EPC: D

Aldridge Road Villas, W2 - £3,200 per week - Furnished This unique, four bedroom family home is positioned on a quiet, residential street just moments from the popular boutiques, cafes and restaurants

Chantry Square, W8 - £880 per week, Furnished A spacious and well proportioned two bedroom apartment located in the popular Kensington Green development. There is underground parking, a communal gym Westbourne Park Road, W2 - £925 per week - Unfurnished property has wooden floors throughout, an integrated remote and 24hr porter. EPC: C o theThis rear.well located three bedroom triplex apartment offers stunning high ceilings, contemporary finish and spacious rooms.

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Shrewsbury Road, W2 – Furnished/Unfurnished £490 per week A newly refurbished one bedroom apartment with an open plan kitchen/ reception, double bedroom and a private decked roof terrace. EPC : D

Clanricarde Gardens, W2 – Furnished £535 per week A bright and spacious garden apartment on the ground floor of a stucco fronted Victorian building located in the very heart of Notting Hill. EPC : C

Colville Gardens, W11 – Unfurnished £550 per week

Pembridge Crescent, W11 – Unfurnished £550 per week A lovely light and spacious raised ground floor one double bedroom period conversion on a sought after street. EPC : C

A spacious two double bedroom garden apartment in a prime location boasting wood floors, modern kitchen, two bathrooms and a private patio. EPD: D

Leinster Square, W2 – Furnished £595 per week A charming, two bedroom garden apartment within a pretty residential square boasting two bathrooms, spacious reception, private paved garden and access to communal gardens. EPC : D

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Pembridge Villas, W11 – Furnished £650 per week A stunningly presented two double bedroom apartment having been recently refurbished to offer luxurious accommodation in the heart of Notting Hill. EPC : D

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Desirably stylish Holland Park A stylish and spacious house in a very desirable location with fantastic outside space. The property has been tastefully refurbished to a very high standard and offers a wonderful home which provides both great entertaining space and practical living. Just moments from the beautiful open space of Holland Park and the underground station, the property is excellently located to enjoy all the benefits of Notting Hill and surrounds. (1,911sq.ft/177.5 sq.m)

4 bedrooms Double reception 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite) Study Utility room Private garden Off street parking Energy Efficiency Rating: C Furnished/Unfurnished £2,250 per week 020 7221 9044 Unfurnished £2,500 per week

020 7221 9044

Classical haven

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Holland Park

Kensington

A spacious and affectionately decorated two bedroom apartment on the third floor with attractive views over Holland Park Tennis Club. This property is ideally located close to Holland Park underground station, Holland Park and Westfields. (915 sq.ft/85 sq.m)

A spacious one bedroom apartment in a very desirable area. Located seconds walk from High Street Kensington and all of the shops, bars and restaurants the area has to offer. (430 sq.ft/40 sq.m)

2 bedrooms, reception, kitchen, bathroom, Energy Efficiency Rating: E Furnished £695 per week

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The complete package North Kensington Leasehold ÂŁ875,000 020 7221 9044

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An immaculately presented two bedroom, two bathroom apartment on the first floor of a well regarded building completed in 2009. A light and bright apartment, with balcony to the front accessible from both bedrooms, and a full length south facing terrace to the rear with access from the reception. With secure underground parking, 24 hour porterage and lift access. Barlby Road is to the north of Ladbroke Grove, with its excellent transport links (Hammersmith and City Line tube), vibrant markets, shops, bars and restaurants, and is in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. (1,029 sq.ft/95.59 sq.m)

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Bedford Park 020 8994 5432

Chiswick 020 8995 2345

Ealing 020 8579 5050

Hammersmith 020 8748 4256

Holland Park 020 7221 5455

West Kensington 020 7603 1384

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Napier Close, W14 | Freehold £1,600,000

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