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27 HIGHLAND FLING
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10 WHAT’S ON
Diary dates for October
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GO WEST
Autumn is all about tartan
H E A LT H & B E AU T Y
30 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL
Meeting Dominic West at home in Shepherds Bush to discuss Dory, Elba and The Affair
The month's best beauty buys
33 THE LIST
Our round-up of essential products for autumn
fa s h i o n
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FASHION CONFIDENTIAL
Food & Drink
This month’s hottest trends and products
36 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL
20 THE SHOOT
Tasty happenings from the local area
Think 1970s gothic bohemia and romance
39 REVIEWS
We sample the fare at Blanchette East & Ostuni in Highgate Village
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BOHEMIAN STYLE IS BACK FOR AUTUMN
FINE AFFAIR
DOMINIC WEST'S JUICIEST ROLE YET
WEST IS BEST
DOMINIC ON THE GOLDEN AGE OF TV
DOMINIC WEST
HIPPY CHIC
BOHEMIAN LIKE YOU
FROM THE AFFAIR TO FINDING DORY
THINK SUEDE, VELVET AND PATTERNS FOR FALL
THROWBACK TO SEVENTIES STYLE
FRIEZE FRAME
SHOW TIME
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE ART FAIR
TOUCH OF CLASS
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54 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS
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t’s finally time to ditch floaty dresses for cozy jumpers, sandals for boots and beautiful bare legs for warm woollen tights. And secretly, I’m glad. Don’t misunderstand, I love a warm summer’s day spent sprawled on Clapham Common as much as the next Londoner but there’s something comforting about waking up on a crisp cold morning and donning your winter coat (or even, perhaps buying a new one?). With this in mind, our fashion editor Charlotte Adsett has turned her attention to Highland inspired style, with autumnal tweeds, checks and tartans taking centre stage on page 27. If you’re looking for the beauty buys to match, turn to page 33 for our definitive list of the ultimate autumn cosmetics.
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This month’s culture section features an interview with the fascinating Dominic West. Despite achieving great fame at the beginning of the television renaissance with his star turn in The Wire, West still lives with his family in a cozy house in Shepherd’s Bush, eschewing glamour for home comforts. Find out about his two latest (and vastly different) projects, Finding Dory and The Affair on page 12. We also have a preview of the capital’s most prestigious art fair; find out everything you need to know about Frieze 2016 on page 58. I hope you enjoy the issue! u
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THE MIND BODY SOUL EXPERIENCE 2 1 s t - 2 3 rd O c t o b e r Al exa ndra Pa l a c e aw foods, spiritual crystals, yoga and R psychic mediums- if you’re interested in the increasingly popular spiritual and healthy lifestyle, this 3 day event is worth visiting. With classes, stalls, talks and workshops, it will leave you feeling ‘zen’ in no time. ◆ Alexandra Palace, N22; alexandrapalace.com
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Fro m 2 0 t h O c t o b e r T he C o u r ta u l d G a ll e r y his is the first major T exhibition to explore Rodin’s fascination with bodies in dance and acrobatics. His small-scale terracotta and plaster sculptures explore the natural form of the human anatomy. Created late in his career, these were previously only shown to his close circle of friends. ◆ Strand, WC2R; courtauld.ac.uk
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3rd-9th O ctober O ld S p italf iel d s Ma rk e t or its seventh year, London F Cocktail Week is back to celebrate all things mixology. Taking place in Shoreditch, the Cocktail Village features over 40 pop-up bars and £5 cocktails from 200 of London’s best bars. The weeklong party festival features workshops, as well as showcases by Tia Maria and Bacardi. The £10 Festival Pass gets you a wristband and full access to the promotions and festivities. ◆ 109 Commercial Street, E1;
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DETOX 1 st O cto b er Rich Mix n this intense and dark piece, Pagrav Dance Company have created a visual spectacle using Indian Kathak dancing to traverse the thematic of ‘Detoxification’. Inspired by Lao Tzo's words 'When I let go of myself, I become what I might be', the group dance
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GO WEST Dominic West shares his joy at being a father, his heartache at Brexit and explains why his latest film, Finding Dory, will make your day I n t e r v i e w K a r e n A n n e Ov e rto n
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t would appear that Dominic West has mellowed somewhat since his days playing bluecollar Baltimore cop Jimmy McNulty in hit HBO drama The Wire. Having garnered quite the reputation as a ladies’ man, the ruggedly handsome actor has shed his lothario image and is now very much settled down with his wife, landscape gardener Catherine Fitzgerald and their three children, Dora, 10, Senan, 8, and Francis, 7. The family lives in a threestorey 19th century house in Shepherds Bush, which the couple converted from flats back into a singular family home and filled with art and ornaments, books and trinkets from their travels and bright textiles, creating an air of sophisticated bohemia.
With Ruth Wilson in The Affair
Having embraced his role as a handson family man, West was understandably delighted when he got the call asking him to voice a lazy sea lion in Finding Dory, the follow up to Disney Pixar’s animated monster-hit Finding Nemo and admits that a huge part of taking the role was to impress his children, who reacted gleefully: “Jaws, floor, game over. Yeah, I've been dining off this for a long time, bragging about it to all the other parents for two years. They all hate me,” jokes the actor. The film is set one year after the 2003 original and finds our finned friends – Nemo, his father Marlin and of course, Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres) - living peacefully in the reef. One day, amnesiac Dory has a flashback from her childhood and decides to track down her parents who lived at the Jewel of Morro Bay in
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California, leading the trio on another madcap adventure where they encounter dangerous giant squids, a seven legged octopus and a confused beluga whale who is unable to echolocate. West plays Rudder, one of two cockney sea lions who are tasked with helping our aquatic heroes, alongside none other than his Wire co-star Idris Elba, who plays Fluke. It is the first time the pair have worked together since their days as nemeses on the mean streets of Baltimore, resulting in plenty of playful banter and improvisation in the recording studio. Elba said all he needed to hear was 'sea lion, Dory, Dominic West,' and he was sold, with West agreeing it was a ‘no-brainer’. “I hadn't seen Idris for a long time and the idea of us being in a scene together was great because we actually didn't share too many scenes together in The Wire. We were more antagonists, always plotting, so that was nice – and I was very keen to see him again.” It was actually Dory’s voice star, Ellen DeGeneres, who helped the sequel come about, having campaigned tirelessly since the original. She has said that this is a film that the world needs right now; that Dory’s positivity is something we can harness to guide us through these difficult times. West, having confessed to feeling a ‘sadness’ and ‘change in the air in London’ since the Brexit vote, wholeheartedly agrees: “I woke up the other day and thought, 'Oh great, I'm going to see Finding Dory for the first time with my kids and I couldn't be more excited.' It's the perfect kind of film to get you out of whatever blues you're going through.” Many people think of West as the stereotypical Old Etonian, but the 46-yearold was actually born in Sheffield and is one of seven siblings in a close-knit Catholic family. His father owned a plastic
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factory and its success afforded his son’s illustrious education. Recently, West told the Radio Times that being sent to Eton was ‘the worst feeling’ he’d ever had, even comparing it to the grief he felt when his parents died. He does however credit the experience with helping him become the great actor he is today, saying: “I learned to bury the emotional effects of that and then I went to drama school and had to dig it all up again." But academic credentials don’t always lead to instant success and West’s career has been hard won. After graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1995 there were seven years of bit-parts in films (he played a palace Guard in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace) and small TV roles before landing the job that changed his life in The Wire. Critics and viewers alike were blown away by the gritty and multi-faceted drama which highlighted the many ramifications of the illegal drug trade in America, and were wowed by West and Elba, who played arrogant detective McNulty and drug kingpin Stringer Bell respectively, finding their accents and swagger to be so convincing that people found it hard to believe that the pair were from the UK and not born and bred in Baltimore.
in Showtime drama The Affair, which will air its third series in November. Exploring the emotional effects and fallout of an extramarital relationship between Solloway and Alison Lockhart (Ruth Wilson) after they meet in the resort town of Montauk in Long Island, the show has proved to be emotional, steamy and immensely popular, earning West a certain breed of fan. “I'm getting recognized a lot more, little side-glances. And it's happening in the strangest places. I went to a football camp with my sons during the summer and kept getting all these looks from the mums. You know those, trying to catch your eye and holding
it a little too long. And you have an idea what they're thinking,” he says with a laugh. For his wife this perhaps, isn’t so entertaining, especially after West was reported as saying that Fitzgerald hadn’t watched the show, something he is quick to deny. “Rubbish, I said that as a joke. She's seen it, dips in and out, it's just my job to her, she not irrational like that. Will she watch it all? Of course not, she's a very busy woman with a lot on her plate.” And when pressed on whether she had been on set during one of ‘those scenes’ he quips back with a chortle: “I love that, 'those scenes’. I don't even want to be there during those scenes!” u
I hadn't seen IDRIS IN A LONG TIME and the idea of us being IN A SCENE TOGETHER WAS GREAT
The enormous success of the show not only made the actor an overnight A-lister but also a household heartthrob, and West, who was dating aristocrat Polly Astor (the mother of his eldest child, Martha, now 18), is the first to admit that he got caught up in hyperbole of fame and wanted to play the field a bit longer. He has since expressed regret for his playboy behaviour and is much changed after marrying his former college sweetheart, Fitzgerald. In the last few years he has terrified audiences with his eerily accurate portrayal of serial killer Fred West in Appropriate Adult; been nominated for a Golden Globe in stunning period drama The Hour; and played the legendary Hemingway in recent film Genius. However, his most revered role of late has been as suave adulterer Noah Solloway
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TOP OF THE CHARTS Pop princess Selena Gomez has joined Louis Vuitton’s ‘heroine’ girl gang line-up for their Series 5 instalment. Photographed by Bruce Weber, the new campaign showcases one of the most critically acclaimed collections of the season. Watch the video at louisvuitton.com
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Long-time Dior ambassador Jennifer Lawrence has made a return for AW16 to present the brand’s new handbag collection. Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, the campaign features the covetable metallic ‘Diorever’ bag (£2,800, above), which has gone straight to the top of our wish list. dior.com
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Cutting-edge Australian designer Kym Ellery’s eponymous label continues to excite the fashion pack with its sculptural modern silhouettes. The 70s-inspired tailored signature pieces include a fluted waterfall sleeve blouse and a flared cropped trouser. Stockists include brownsfashion.com & mytheresa.com
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MILITARY FORCE Burberry Prorsum
With army khaki tones and officer’s jackets and trousers marching down the catwalks, it’s safe to say fashion is having a military moment. This capeback coat with regimental piping and oversize gold buttons is the ultimate power purchase. Wool & cashmere coat £2,495; net-a-porter.com
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01. LANVIN Velvet coat £4,150; mytheresa.com 02. RACIL 'Orion' velvet jacket £680; matchesfashion.com 03. MRS ALICE FOR FRENCH SOLE 'Hefner' velvet pumps £185; frenchsole.com 04. JIMMY CHOO 'Deon' velvet boots £695; jimmychoo.com 05. RAQUEL ALLEGRA Velvet trousers £500; liberty.co.uk 06. GUCCI 'GG Marmot' velvet bag £955; selfridges.com 07. ALESSANDRA RICH Velvet dress £1,845; net-a-porter.com
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
BURBERRY AW16
Tartan skull-handle umbrella £405; harveynichols.com
Wool-tweed blazer £1,470; mytheresea.com
CHLOE
'Harper 70' leather boots £775; selfridges.com
BARBARA BUI
LE KILT
Wool-blend trousers £325; farfetch.com
'Morgan' wool tartan kilt £395; harveynichols.com
HUNTER
'Original Refined' wellington boots £125; hunterboots.com
HIGHLAND FLING Traditional tartan, tweed and checks have never felt so modern
PRADA
Virgin wool coat £2,385; mytheresa.com
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PRETTY BALLERINAS
Tartan & leather pumps £109; prettyballerinas.co.uk
JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN Wool scarf £149; johnstonscashmere.com
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LAUNER
'Traviata' leather bag £2,000; selfridges.com
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SCARLET WOMAN Chanel’s new launch, Le Rouge Collection N˚1 is all about red. The first from their global creative makeup and colour designer Lucia Pica, it is all about the potency of this primary shade. We particularly love the dramatic, smoky crimson eye shadow palette. chanel.com
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A new fragrance launch and our pick of the best make-up removers W o r d s C AT H E R I N E H A L E S
STUDIO M.A
A superlative blowdry in the heart of the City Wo r d s a n d r e a c h e o n g
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well carried out blow dry is a no-brainer. Especially it only takes an hour and lasts half a week, even surviving a visit to the gym. And who better to entrust your precious locks to than Mustafa Arslan, the man responsible for the impeccably coiffed hair of supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio and Linda Evangelista at the amfAR Gala? A visit to his salon Studio M.A. is refreshingly different to that of the usual celebrity hairdresser. This is a minimalist, tasteful gem in the towering professional hub of Blackfriars. You won’t see much fake tan and extensions here; it’s a retreat perfect for the office crowd to unwind and refocus with a manicure or blow dry. As someone who suffers from chronic straight hair, my stylist gives me a bit of advice: forgoing conditioner before a blow dry helps hair hold curls better. Leaving my strands damp, she coils my hair into sections before pinning them back. She tells me that working with wet tresses takes longer but the end result is serious holding power. While most stylists use a one bristle radial brush, here each section is given its own barrel. The effect is similar to keeping curlers in your hair. After shaking out the waves and dousing them in hairspray, I leave with better looking hair that has more bounce in its step than I have after a flat white. Lesson learnt: there are no shortcuts when it comes to the perfect blow dry. Patience, economical use of product and Studio M.A’s technique is the way to go. ◆
● STUDIO M.A 34 Bouverie Street, EC4Y, 020 7936 4005 studio-ma.co.uk
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Scent from Above Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury’s first foray into the fragrance world has been well worth the wait. Kate Moss is at her glittering best as the face of Scent of a Dream and Tilbury describes the fragrance as ‘a portal for love, light, power, positivity and sex’. Top notes include peach and black pepper, with floral heart notes and a base of hedione, ambroxan and fire tree – the bottle’s a beauty, too. £68 for 50ml; charlottetilbury.com
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HEALTH & BEAUTY / NOTES
editor's
PICK
8 BIT OF POLISH
of the best
Christian Louboutin
The fashion label’s adventures in beauty continue with the AW16 Beauté Noir Collection which launches this month. Think vampy shades of deep burgundy for the lips and a touch of glam rock in the glittering grey nail varnishes, all packaged in signature dramatic style. christianlouboutin.com
MAKE-UP REMOVERS 01 02
TRESSED UP G oldwell Kerasilk
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Cold weather can wreak havoc on your hair; switching shampoo in the autumn is a smart move and Kerasilk have launched their Reconstruct range in the nick of time. The blend of keratin and hyaloveil protects from the elements and aids repair. goldwell.co.uk
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T o m Fo r d
The new Tom Ford Face Collection is all about creating a natural-looking glow. The foundation/concealer is waterproof with a matte finish and provides a high level of coverage while the shimmer shot is the perfect highlighter. selfridges.com
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BE PREPARED Perricone MD
Designed to be a preventitive measure counteracting the first signs of ageing, the Pre:Empt Series covers all bases with its Exfoliating Pore Refiner, Skin Perfecting Serum, Oil-Free Hydrating Cream and Brightening Eye Cream. perriconemd.co.uk
01. CLINIQUE TAKE THE DAY OFF EYE MAKE-UP REMOVER STICK, £16; clinique.co.uk 02. SISLEY PARIS EAU EFFICACE, £73; sisley-paris.com 03. LANCÔME BI-FACIL MAKE-UP REMOVER, £21.50; lancome.co.uk 04. MAC GENTLY OFF EYE AND LIP MAKE-UP REMOVER, £16; maccosmetics.co.uk 05. SHU UEMURA PREMIUM CLEANSING BEAUTY OIL, £60; liberty.co.uk 06. ELEMIS WHITE FLOWERS EYE AND LIP MAKE-UP REMOVER, £21; elemis.com 07. ELIZABETH ARDEN ALL GONE EYE AND LIP MAKE-UP REMOVER, £21; johnlewis.com 08. KIEHL’S SUPREMELY GENTLE EYE MAKE-UP REMOVER, £17.50; kiehls.co.uk
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BRITISH · NATURAL · RESULTS-LED
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH BALANCE ME The natural, British skincare brand are brightening up your Christmas and your skin with their Rose Otto Hand Cream Angel. Fallen from heaven the angel will bring light and balance to a loved one this Christmas. Whether it’s to decorate a tree or fill a stocking let this be the best smelling gift they receive.
1 Playhouse Court, 64 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 0AS 0207 593 1070 www.balanceme.co.uk
‘ Enjoying childhood and realising our imagination.’ Challenge your preconceptions about Education. Give your child time to develop a love of learning and enjoy the academic successes that it brings. Dallington is a family-run co-educational independent school, with a nursery, in the heart of London. Personal tours each day of the week, except Wednesday. Autumn Open Evening Wednesday 28th September 2016. Reserve your place now registration.dallingtonschool.co.uk/openevening.php
Email: hercules@dallingtonschool.co.uk Phone: 020 7251 2284 www.dallingtonschool.co.uk
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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS
LIPSTICK QUEEN Frog Prince, £22; spacenk.com
SUQQU
Blend colour eye in 22, £45; selfridges.com
CHARLOTTE TILBURY
BECCA
Shimmering Skin Perfector Slimlight, £24; spacenk.com
Scent of a Dream, £68; charlottetilbury.com
EVE LOM
Sheer Radiance Translucent Powder, £42; spacenk.com
SUSANNE KAUFMANN
Hair Elixir, £74; liberty.co.uk
SHISEIDO
Synchro Skin, £32; houseoffraser.co.uk
TOO FACED
Better than sex mascara, £23.75; debenhams.com
NAILBERRY
L’Oxygéné, £14.50; selfridges.com
CHANEL
Le Blanc De Chanel Multi-Use Illuminating Base, £33; houseoffraser.co.uk
Mary Katrantzou AW16
TOM FORD
Lip Contour Duo, £39; selfridges.com
BENEFIT
Bow Zings, £24.50; benefitcosmetics.com
FALL IN LOVE
Autumn essentials to see you through the chilly months
Radiance Gel Bronzer, £51; spacenk.com
BURBERRY
Full Kisses in Oxblood No.549, £24; burberry.com
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AESOP
Protective Lip Balm SPF 30, £11; liberty.co.uk
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CHANTECAILLE
BOBBI BROWN
Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks, £20; bobbibrown.co.uk
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BRUNCH WITH A BANG From September, Gunpowder will be serving up a brand new brunch menu. Forget crushed avo on toast and think savoury chickpea pancakes topped with Gunpowder’s secret chutneys and shaved coconut and Kadhai Paneer parcel with crispy kale. we can’t wait. 11 White's Row, E1; gunpowderlondon.com
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What to drink
kitchen
CONFIDENTIAL North and East London’s food news and delicious things for October W o r d s C AT H E R I N E H A L E S
A GREAT MATCH Wine and food pairings for the month ahead B y J a n e Pa r k i n s o n
MUSHROOM PÂTÉ
his starter-cum-canapé loves to be matched with a traditional method sparkling wine because the richness from the mushrooms and toast likes both richness in the wine and crisp acidity to cut through the texture. This is zesty-fresh but has delicious buttery toast flavours too. ● Coates & Seely Britagne Brut Reserve NV, £27.95, Lea & Sandeman
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ROAST DUCK WITH ROASTED CELERIAC
o matter how duck is cooked it’s a match with Beaujolais because fatty duck meat likes the freshness and fruitiness of the Gamay grape. Fleurie is usually one of the lighter styles but this is very serious and beautifully smooth with strawberry flavours as well as a hint of black tea. ● Domaine Grand Pre Fleurie 2014 £16.50, The Sampler
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SPICED PEARS
uddings that flirt with cinnamon – and nutmeg to a lesser degree – love Gewurztraminer and the northeastern French region Alsace is a master at bringing the best out of it. This is a great value version with pungent Turkish Delight aromas plus ginger and lychee juiciness to match the pears. ● Finest Alsace Gewurztraminer 2015 £8, Tesco
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Over Easy Oslo Hackney
You really can’t beat a good brunch and now Oslo Hackney has jumped on the delicious bandwagon with their brand new menu. Available from 10am - 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday, it will include the ‘Nordic Cure’ of two Clarence Court eggs any style with chorizo, smoked bacon, haloumi, avocado, grilled peppers and homemade chilli beans on signature waffle. Hangovers be gone! 1a Amhurst Road, E8; oslohackney.com
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JUST THE TONIC G’Vine
G’Vine, a gin handcrafted with grape spirit and its hero botanical, the vine flower, have taken over Dalloway Terrace at The Bloomsbury for two months to host the "G’Vine-yard on Dalloway Terrace”. This pop up will offer a selection of signature serves and cocktails as well as small plates. Dalloway Terrace at The Bloomsbury dallowayterrace.com
OCTOBER cocktail
COLD COMFORT Amorino
editor’s
Just because summer is over, it doesn’t mean the time for ice cream is through - especially this ice cream. Amorino holds the honour of being the most-Instagrammed gelato this summer and its not hard to see why. Luckily for North Londoners, a new branch has opened up in Camden. 237 Camden High Street, NW1 amorino.com
GRAPEFRUIT MARTINI C r e a t e d b y t a n q u e r ay ◆ INGREDIENTS
1/2 shot Martini Extra Dry Vermouth 2 1/2 shots Tanqueray Ten Gin ice cubes grapefruit peel
PICK
◆ METHOD
Stir the vermouth and gin with ice for around 30 seconds to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Squeeze the grapefruit peel over the glass to release the oils, then garnish with a twist of peel.
HOP TO IT Hopt
Perfect for anyone who has a passion for hard-to-find craft beers or outof-the-ordinary wines, Hopt (based in BOXPARK Shoreditch), is both a stand-alone shop and service offering different packages for the discerning drinker. Our favourite? The Grape & Grain, a mix of wines and beers. hopt.co.uk
tanqueray.com
SPIRIT of the Month
ince launching Haig Club in 2011, David Beckham’s whisky project seems to have gone from strength to strength. This August they have launched the more inexpensive (but no less tasty) Clubman, a single grain Scotch whisky designed to be drunk with a mixer. ◆ S
WORTH A BEAN Shoreditch Grind
Located on Old Street roundabout, Shoredtich Grind has been a staple for coffee-lovers since it opened. In a logical next step for the café and as a result of a crowdfunding campaign, Grind is now opening a roastery and barista training lab in the heart of Shoreditch. Mine’s a flat white. grind.co.uk
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£25; asda.com
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“Cheerily boisterous, exciting and big on atmosphere...the pasta tasted fresh and the combination of flavours was superb.” TimeOut Eating & Drinking
R E S T A U R A N T
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The finest Italian food made to order with the freshest ingredients. Add sparkle to your celebration this festive season, with our warm ambience, sumptuous food, seasonal tipples & enough cheer to last well into 2017. From lunches to dinners, we invite you to indulge in a feast of festivity. Rest assured we’ll take care of every detail to make it a truly unforgettable occasion.
On behalf of our Team, we look forward to making this a very Merry Christmas for all who visit us
0207 481 9950 • www.ilbordello.com • 81 WAPPING HIGH STREET LONDON E1W 2YN Lunch daily Monday to Friday: 12 Noon to 3pm • Dinner: Mon-Sat 6pm to 11pm • Sunday: 1pm to 10:30pm
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OSTUNI
Authentic Puglian fare in Highgate Village Wo r d s e l i z a b e t h h u t t o n
hen I first arrived at Ostuni, the restaurant was almost entirely empty. Waiters were attentive in lieu of having anyone to actually serve: a quiet Tuesday night, I thought. Boy, was I wrong. By the time we left, the place had been buzzing with customers for hours. Reminiscent of the old neighbourhood trattorias in Italy, it’s all so authentically Puglian I forgot I was in Highgate before I finished my first glass of wine. Starting with the antipasto, the charcuterie di Martina Franca was particularly good with freshly sliced cured capocollo, salami and spicy sausage served alongside a small plate of lampascioni, melanzana and carciofi. The latter is a small plate of vinegar and oil marinated grapehyacinth bulb - a little like a pickled onion - artichoke hearts and thinly sliced aubergine. The pairing of salty dry meats and pickled vegetables was perfection. Another must-try is the comfortingly hearty aubergine baked in a herb-heavy tomato sauce and topped with parmesan. Made in-house, the pasta fresca is only ever lightly coated in sauce so the pasta itself the main attraction. Relying on the taste of the Puglian langoustines, fresh cherry tomatoes and parsley the black ink spaghetti is a simple but delicious choice. After eating a final plate of lamb meatballs stuffed with sun dried tomatoes, we finished with a homemade Aperol spritz that makes a sweet and refreshing aperitif. I have to return.
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Blanchette East Sharing plates and French favourites at this new bistro on Brick Lane Wo r d s c at h e r i n e h A L E S
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ollowing the success of the first branch in Soho, Blanchette East very much captures the essence of its predecessor though with a few key differences. The Brick Lane incarnation immediately summons up Paris during the Belle Epoque, with exposed brickwork, elegantly mismatched chairs and whimsical lampshades – one almost expects ToulouseLautrec to turn and ask for the salt. Both restaurants are the brainchild of brothers Maxime, Malik and Yannis Alary who affectionately named it after their mother and there is a real sense of homeliness in amongst the expected East London edge. My friend and I are seated at a cozy table in the back and munch on salty olives as we choose from the smorgasbord of options before us. The menu is designed for sharing; tapas-style small plates mean that diners aren't restricted leaving room to be a little more adventurous.
Our cheese beignets with onion confit are flawless; light, fluffy and creamy all at once and the sweet onion confit is the perfect accompaniment. Adopting a ‘when in France’ attitude we also decided on the crispy frog legs with Bois Boudran sauce. They are delicious and, contrary to the cliché, taste nothing like chicken – there is instead a definite and delightful aroma of fish. The lamb tagine with apricot, almonds and lebna is superlative and should be ordered with the saffron couscous with tabbouleh and pomegranate yoghurt. My seared onglet with parsley, garlic and Soubise sauce is rich and perfectly cooked although I remain unconvinced by the snails that are served alongside it. The standard of food is high throughout and the service impeccable (no rude Frenchman stereotype here) – the term très bon does not do it justice. B L A N C H E T T E E A ST 204 Brick Lane, E1, 020 7729 7939 blanchettesoho.co.uk
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O ST U N I 1 Hampstead Lane, Highgate, N6 ostunirestaurant.co.uk
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AUTUMN READY The new season is shaping up nicely at designer maternitywear boutique Nine in the Mirror. We love this chic coat from Masterpeace, the perfect piece to keep both you and bump warm in the colder months to come. £poa; nineinthemirror.com
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The magical Christmas show for all the family
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based on Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman Music and lyrics by Howard Blake © Snowman Enterprises Ltd 1982, 2012
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BRAND FOCUS
YOUNG SOLES
BEAUTIFUL DREAMER
Wo r d s H E L E N B A R O N
My Little Shop
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Send little ones off to the Land of Nod in some timelessly endearing pyjamas from My Little Shop – for ages two and up. mylittleshop.com
SMALL TALK Sleepwear, analogue toys, timeless footwear and more
SAY CHEESE
Fa n n y & A l e x a n d e r Founded by mother Delfine Aguilar, Fanny & Alexander creates what it calls 'utterly analogue' toys: beautifully crafted objects and activity kits that act as a counterpoint to all massproduced plastic merchandise. ◆
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t's been a real pleasure to watch this fledgling London brand take flight over the course of 2016, with mama and founder Louise Shill beginning to corner the market in classic styles. The aim of Young Soles was always to take timeless footwear shapes – the fisherman sandal, the Derby, the desert boot – and reimagine them for the contemporary child, using the best materials and a grown-up's eye for good design to improve upon the (let's be honest) tacky and underperforming stuff so often found in kids' shoe shops. Designed in east London and made with care in Europe, the shoes are hardwearing yet supple, so that they mould to little ones' growing feet. They also feature a stylistic simplicity and attention to detail (even when enlivened by all-over zebra patterns or Libertyprint laces) that ensures they run streets ahead of the competition. In short, we're big fans. And so should you be. ◆
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STICK PEOPLE
BLOW UP
mollymeg.com
from £30.60; bubblegumballoons.co.uk
HAM If your babes are going to stick stuff on your walls, make sure it's worth looking at – like HAM wall stickers, which feature the hyper antics of some really funny bunnies. ◆ £55; available at
Bubblegum Balloons Don't skimp on Halloween: grab some of these natty (and customisable) balloons from online boutique Bubblegum Balloons.They also do floating eyeballs, if that floats your boat. ◆
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UNDER THE SUN Dubai has so much to offer, from international sporting events to catching some rooftop rays, its not just for the business elite anymore.
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THE HIGH LIFE Dubai’s holiday appeal continues to grow and it’s not hard to see why Wo r d s r o s e n o e l
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here was a time when Dubai could have been classed as purely a business destination; that time has passed and tourism is on the rise year after year, with the UK practically leading the charge as the fourth highest market for visitors to Dubai after India, Saudi Arabia and Oman. Among those drawn to the winter sun and the high rise architecture are the Beckhams and Beyoncé who have chosen Dubai as their winter sun getaway. There is also the fact that despite Dubai’s population of 2.5 million, the amount of people entering the country each year reaches from between eight and twelve million. So, what is the appeal? What draws the hordes of holidaymakers that previously chose the south of France or the Costa del Sol over this desert destination? Well, it could be the immense number of international events that are happening there; this winter alone will see the DP World Tour Championship (a prestigious golfing event) take place in November as well as the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens and an impressive New Year’s fireworks display. But for those looking for a more traditional family holiday, choices of four to five star hotels are innumerable. The JA Jebel Ali Beach hotel features 231 rooms and suites
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Among those drawn to THE WINTER SUN are the Beckhams AND EVEN BEYONCÉ
overlooking the sea, private marina and hotel gardens. Guests who are keen to hit the greens will be delighted to discover that the hotel is part of the award-winning JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort. Although a plus for those with a passion for the greens, the hotel can also rival Caribbean resorts (a considerably further and more expensive plane ride away) for beautiful, palm-lined beaches. Those looking to relax can go for a treatment at the spa and afterwards lounge by one of the two swimming pools the hotel has to offer. Acclaimed restaurants and top of the range sporting facilities are also a short walk away while parents looking to find a little alone time can book children into one of the many kids’ clubs that the hotel offers. The rooms themselves are equipped with every mod-con imaginable and decorated in a timeless style that is miles away from the brash glamour that is often associated with Dubai hotels and resorts.
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TRAVEL / WANDERLUST In short, a five star family holiday without any of the inconvenience associated with destinations found further afield but with all the advantages. Activities can range from visiting the flamingos at Ras Al Khor and watching the camel racing to splashing around at Aquaventure (part of Atlantis the Palm), one of the most elaborate and enormous waterparks in the world. Needless to say, opportunities for retail therapy are practically endless with malls the size of small villages housing every designer label you’ve ever heard of and a few besides. While your wallet gets slimmer, you might actually find your waistline expanding. Excellent French food can be found at Margaux, the brainchild of Alain Ducasse’s protégé Julian Mercier whereas you can’t beat Al Hadheerah for traditional Arabian cuisine. Despite its undeniable appeal to families, in recent years Dubai has also
The luxurious JA Jebel Ali Beach Hotel, part of the award-winning JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort and overlooking the sea
JA Palm Tree Court
Inside the stunning Purobeach Conrad Dubai, where hours can be spent sipping cocktails, soaking up the sun and relaxing
been attracting a younger set who would previously have been more likely to be spotted on a beach in Ibiza than anywhere in the United Arab Emirates. Places like Purobeach have a lot to do with this boom, offering a party atmosphere but tempered with a feeling of glamour and exclusivity not found in Europe. They have two locations in Dubai, one at the base of the new Palm in Jebel Ali that opened in 2015 and another at the Conrad Dubai. The latter, a self-described urban oasis, is located on the 6th floor of the newly opened luxury hotel. It provides a lofty retreat from the hubbub below with calming blue water lapping peacefully and signature cocktails on tap. Purobeach has four other locations outside the UAE, and the Conrad follows their successful model with white sun loungers, lush,
landscaped gardens and private cocoon beds. Music is provided by world class DJs and the food follows the Purobeach ‘M3 cuisine’ concept, a combination of Miami, Marrakech and Melbourne influences. Perhaps the best part of the whole experience is the feeling of having discovered a hidden gem and as you lounge by the pool, eating fresh fruit and soaking up the atmosphere and temperate November weather, the urge to keep it all to yourself is almost irresistible. Dubai as a whole continues to become a more viable winter holiday option every year and whether you’re embarking on your annual family holiday, attending a world-class sporting event or simply looking to unwind with friends, it ticks every single box. u
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Destinology (destinology.co.uk / 01204 824619) is offering five nights at JA Palm Tree Court from £1,035 per person (a saving of £650 each) on Winter All Inclusive holidays this December. Prices include accommodation in a Garden View Junior Suite on an all inclusive basis along with return international flights from London Heathrow. Valid for travel between 3 December and 22 December 2016. For more information on JA Palm Tree Court, please visit jaresortshotels.com
Purobeach Conrad Dubai Situated on the sixth floor of the Conrad Dubai hotel, the spacious club is spread across 5,500 square metres and offers an exclusive urban oasis with an elevated metropolitan-style pool deck, 80 poolside sunbeds and four Balinese beds. Unwind by the pool with a complimentary fruit platter, water and fresh towels while taking in the views of the lush garden surroundings. The delicious food and cocktail offering includes the distinguished Purobeach 'M3 cuisine' concept. Guests can also enjoy the Shisha Loung while Purobeach's renowned signature sounds complement the time of day, for a truly relaxed experience. Boasting bohemian luxury with a soulful spirit, Purobeach Conrad Dubai is one of the city's best-kept secrets. Sunbed rates: Sunday - Thursday, £24. Sunbed rates: Friday, Saturday and Public Holidays, £33. To book visit purobeach.com or email info.dubai@purobeach.com
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ince their great success sponsoring the Bahrain Grand Prix in April this year, Gulf Air has gone from strength to strength. Most recently, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier has announced, on the first day of the Bahrain International Airshow 2016, restructured orders of 45 aircraft with Boeing and Airbus in deals worth a combined total of USD7.6 billion. This order will be made up of 6 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, 17 Airbus A321neo and 12 Airbus A320neo aircraft. The delivery of these aircraft will begin in the second quarter of 2018 and come as a result of extensive negotiations with both aircraft manufacturers. The restructured orders will simplify Gulf Air’s future widebody fleet to Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and make sure that its future narrow-body fleet will mostly focus on A320 neo Family aircraft. So, what does all this exciting news mean for you and me? Most importantly it means that Gulf Air will have the capability to expand and begin to realise the airline’s extensively studied future network requirements. It also ensures that Gulf Air will maintain one of the youngest fleets in the region while building upon its award-winning reliability and on-time performance. Commenting on the agreement, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Mr. Maher Salman Al Musallam, said, “As long-
Marty Bentrott, Vice President – Sales, Middle East, Russia and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Mr. Maher Salman Al Musallam and Gulf Air Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Sahar Ataei. (Back row) Gulf Air Chief Technical Officer Mr. Jamal Hashim, Gulf Air Chief Operating Officer Captain Nasser Al Salmi and Gulf Air Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Ahmed Janahi.
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standing partners, Boeing and Airbus have understood the challenges faced by Gulf Air and embraced our future looking strategy. I am delighted that we have arrived at mutually agreeable solutions to restructure our previous orders with aircraft that are more fuel-efficient, modernised, reliable and which, at the same time, allow Gulf Air to operate our wide and narrow-body fleet at lower operating costs. This is in-line with our mission to put the airline firmly on a path towards long term commercial sustainability.” As Mr. Maher commented later on, “the airline’s future looks increasingly promising.” gulfair.com
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DIESEL LIVING
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New Shop CONCRETE TILES
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Barbican Shop With a focus on the Barbican’s iconic design and arts programme, this new shop shines a spotlight on emerging design talent. Offering exclusive commissions and a ‘pop-up’ space, emerging makers are showcased on a revolving basis. barbican.org.uk
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BLOOMING LOVELY
Numi by Konstantin Grcic; mutina.it
Bloom & Wild Never miss a flower delivery again with Bloom & Wild’s gamechanging letterbox flowers. Fitting through any front door the young buds will bloom the next day. Perfection. From £15; bloomandwild.com
ORIENTAL DREAMS
House of Hackney Using the ancient silk roads as inspiration, House of Hackney’s AW16 collection will take you on a journey around the world. From floral paisley to carpet prints the opulent and rich designs are as kitsch as you’d expect from this East London design house. houseofhackney.com
STORYTILES
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MARRAKECH DESIGN Dandelion in Celadon/Milk; contemporarytiles.se
St Studio Nienke Hoogvliet The possibilities of seeweed are – seemingly – endless with Sudio Nienke Hoogyliet creating this deck chair and table: clever design using sustainable yarn make from seaweed. nienkehoogvliet.nl
FIRED EARTH Ravello in Frezza; firedearth.com
NEAT AND TIDY
Neatsmith As design led storage experts, Neatsmith create bespoke, luxury storage solutions. Their new kitchen collection combines the highest quality materials and finishes to create an entirely functional space. neatsmith.co.uk
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Show Time
Frieze London returns to Regent’s park once again and will run from 6-9 October. Here’s what to look forward to Wo r d s a n d r e a c h e o n g
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he shopping event of the season for art collectors, a hive of buzzing inspiration for creatives and a transient cultural site that doubles up as a celebrity safari for ticket holders. It’s October and if you haven’t already guessed, Frieze is back. Over four days, 20,000 people will spill through the gates of Regent’s Park toward the most hyped art event of the year. As an integral member of the international art scene’s cool kids, the Frieze will host 160 galleries from around the world and over 1000 artists. Yuri Pattinson, winner of the 2016 Frieze Artist Award will exhibit her working title, ‘sketch for Insights (crisis trolley)’. The piece is a chilling interpretation of ‘trending’ data systems, similar to the Big Board style monitors used by media
PDM 46.06 x 34.06 cm Patrizio di Massimo
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spill through the gates to the most hyped ART EVENT OF THE YEAR
His/Her Examples (“A Smart Mirror”) K10+K19 178 x 126 x 5 cm Yonatan Vinitsky
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and finance corporations. Working with digital media and sculpture, Pattison’s screen will collect and display live information from fair’s environment as well as the ‘Internet of Things’. Known for its dedication to contemporary art and living artists, the fair’s specially curated section Focus is a non-profit effort that commissions and showcases emerging talents. Expect a historic installation by the Polish artist Maria Pininska-Beres, a floor-based ‘water relief ’ by Samara Scott and a
multifaceted ceramic presentation by Jesse Wine. Live, the acclaimed series on performance art returns with a political edge. This year, Egyptian artist Mahmoud Khaled explores censorship and surveillance. For the first installation of its kind at the Frieze, Christine Sun Kim who has been deaf since birth, will explore the materiality of sound and new fields of perception. A new addition this year is The Nineties, curated by Nicholas Trembley. It's an introspective on the incredibly influential period on contemporary art, one of accelerating digital age, the prevalence of subculture and of course, the glory years of the YBA's. If you consider yourself a little bit of an art buff, initiation into the elite clique of this industry should begin with Frieze Talks, curated by the fair’s magazine editors. Within walking distance is Frieze Masters, a fair exhibiting 130 galleries that features ancient art all the way to pieces from the late 1900’s. The sculpture garden that is free to the public will be held concurrently to these events. u International Institute of Intellectual Co-operation, Configuration 11, Last Man: Noam Chomsky, Georg Wilhelm Hegel, Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche, Mikhail Gorbachev, Francis Fukuyama 213 x 327 x 293 cm Goshka Macuga
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PETITE FRITURE
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OUT THERE INTERIORS
Stonewash Paprika Linen Throw; £180 outthereinterior.com
ADEA ‘Bon’ daybed by Broberg & Ridderstråle; £2,030, adea.fi
KRISTALIA
ETHIMO
'Nicolette' chair, by Patrick Norguet; POA ethimo.com
ATELIER SWAROVSKI
‘1085 Edition’ chair by Bartoli Design; £2,100 kristalia.it
'Prism' bowl and vase by Tomás Alonso; POA atelierswarovski.com
CASSINA
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'199 10' table, by Piero Lissoni; £8,862 cassina.com
POLTRONO FRAU'Lloyd' bookcase, by Jean-Marie Massaud; from £27,650, poltronfrau.com
Our pick of the most playful new pieces By jessica klingelfuss
ZANOTTA SÉ
‘Full Moon Table Lamp’, from £1,600; se-collections.com
'Botero' sofa by Damian Williamson; €3,281 zanotta.it
HERALD ST
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PINNACLE N10
Starting from
innacle N10 is an exclusive development of apartments and six four bedroom houses blending hi-tech materials and architectural design, allowing the homes to be energy efficient. In the heart of Muswell Hill, the properties are close to the Broadway where you will find an array of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes.
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50 years of fulfilling dreams
...for all generations
KINGS AVENUE, MUSWELL HILL, N10
£2,250,000 FREEHOLD
A five double bedroom home with three additional rooms currently used as a study, playroom and a gym and with off street parking. THE OWNERS LOVE…
WE’VE NOTICED…
“The kitchen/living room which is the hub of family life”
This lovely family home is located within walking distance of several popular primary schools.
“The separate spaces at the side of the house for gym, scullery, office, dressing room, storage etc – keeps the clutter out of the main rooms” “The quick access to the great food shops and green spaces around Muswell Hill”
The garden overlooks trees at the back which create a sense of privacy. • Five bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Off street parking • Four bathrooms & separate WC • Two bedrooms with walk in wardrobes • Utility room • Cellar storage • EPC Rating - D
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OAKDALE, SOUTHGATE, N14
£800,000 FREEHOLD
A four bedroom two reception room, semi-detached house with off street parking and garage to side. THE OWNERS LOVE…
WE’VE NOTICED…
“The lovely light and airy feel of the house whatever the weather!”
Walking distance to both Southgate high street and Hampden Square for local amenities and Southgate Underground Station which is on the Piccadilly line.
“Being so close to the local schools, shops and tube station has been really great and convenient for us as a family” “The bedrooms are all really good sizes; including the loft extension - perfect for a growing family”
The property is located close to several highly rated primary and secondary schools. • Four bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Garage • Wood flooring • Off street parking • Chain free • EPC Rating – E
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...for all generations
ABBOTS GARDENS, EAST FINCHLEY, N2
£1,575,000 FREEHOLD
A modern semi-detached five bedroom family home bordering Hampstead Garden Suburb. THE OWNERS LOVE…
WE’VE NOTICED…
“We chose this house 16 years ago for its amazing location on the borders of Hampstead Garden Suburb, literally 5 minutes from the Underground”
All bedrooms within the property are well proportioned.
“Our new loft conversion, providing us with a fantastic master bedroom with en-suite, bespoke fitted furniture and beautiful views to the Heath” “Well-proportioned house throughout that has provided us the flexibility to cope with all the different life stages of our growing family”
The property has potential to create extra living space by excavating into the basement STPP. • Five bedrooms (two with en-suite) • Interconnecting reception rooms • Kitchen with granite work top and integrated appliances • Architecturally designed loft conversion • South-East facing garden • Study with fitted bespoke furniture • Off street parking for two cars • EPC Rating - D
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...for all generations
BARRINGTON ROAD, CROUCH END, N8
£1,750,000 FREEHOLD
A four bedroom family home finished to a high specification. The home includes a landscaped garden and off street parking for two cars. THE OWNERS LOVE…
WE’VE NOTICED…
“The wonderfully sociable feel of the expansive, light filled kitchen/diner that opens out onto the decked and lawned garden”
The custom built kitchen has a three metre island, Corian worktops, Siemens integrated appliances, Fisher and Paykel American fridge freezer and Quooker Fusion tap.
“The way the house offers a blend of contemporary and period features, with an abundance of space for the family and friends to enjoy” “Being in close proximity to an array of lovely Parks and green spaces, public transport, the swimming pool and gym and the vibrant Broadway”
• Four double bedrooms with additional dressing room/study/nursery • Two large reception rooms • Kitchen with bi-folding doors • Landscaped garden with outdoor power & lighting • Three bath/shower rooms • Custom built utility room • EPC Rating - C
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Property ROUND UP The inside scoop in your area PRIME PURCHASE
fabulous opportunity to purchase this incredibly spacious five double bedroom family house offering fantastic living space throughout. The property is situated on one of Crouch End's finest residential streets, Birchington Road, N8. This five bedroom family home is located just moments from the Broadway, offering an array of amenities including bars, cafes, shops and restaurants Ω all on the property's doorstep. Located on the Highgate periphery,
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BIRCHINGTON ROAD •N8•
£1,850,000
this property offers access to several reliable transport links including Highgate Underground station and the many bus routes taking residents to locations throughout the City and the West End. Local schools in the area include Coleridge Primary and Ashmount Primary. Kestrel House School, a small independent school for pupils with autism and learning difficulties is also close by. ◆
K FH Crouch End, 020 3792 4494;
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SPOTLIGHT ON NORTH BY NORTH WEST STUDIO FLAT
% OF TOTAL SALES BY
PROPERTY TYPE
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2 BED FLAT
3+BED FLAT
2 BED HOUSE
3+BED HOUSE
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New apartments now available just 11 minutes walk from Hampstead Heath Travel time source: Google maps. Prices are correct at the time of going to print.
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PROPERTY / NEWS
BENJI WEINBERGER Sales Negotiator
Knight Frank, St John’s Wood JUST SOLD
TATHAM PLACE • NW� •
Offers in excess of
£3m
ecord price! Who would have imagined this could be achieved in the current market we are in? St John’s Wood boasts a wealth of international investors coming from all over the globe; China, India, Hong Kong and many more. With the recent drop in sterling,
dollar based buyers are coming to London in numbers. But not in this case. A gentleman from Hong Kong flew his parents to view a house, which has just exchanged within three weeks of being under offer without actually having seen the house himself. Tatham Place is a beautiful development of houses offering a gated community in additional to an onsite porter as well as underground parking. With plenty of dollar based buyers coming to London, we are expecting a frantic summer period! ◆
NEW BUILD
MAYGROVE ROAD •NW6•
£925 Per Week
his spacious and modern three bedroom apartment is situated at The Resident, a new residential block in the heart of West Hampstead. Just a short walk from West Hampstead tube station, residents can enjoy easy access into the West End, the City and Canary Wharf. There are also two overland rail stations nearby with good connections across
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Knight Frank St John’s Wood, 020 7586 2777; knightfrank.co.uk
London. The apartment comprises a large reception area with floor-to-ceiling windows and wood floors, leading out to a private terrace overlooking the carefully maintained gardens. There is a fully fitted kitchen with stylish breakfast bar and space for dining, a good sized hallway leading to three double bedrooms, a family bathroom and an en suite to the master. All the bedrooms are carpeted and the apartment has been decorated to a high standard, with elegant and contemporary tones. The Resident features access to a concierge service, communal heating system and underfloor heating. There are a number of local restaurants, quaint cafes and shops, whilst the charming areas of Hampstead, Highgate Village and St John’s Wood are located nearby. Primrose Hill and Hampstead Heath offer locals a peaceful setting to take a break from urban London living. ◆
Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings Hampstead, 020 7435 9681; brlets.co.uk
Introducing a brand new stylish collection of contemporary 1 & 2 bedroom homes in Gospel Oak
Prices from £420,000
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With over 35 years’ experience and more than 55 branches across the Capital, our local knowledge and London network will ensure we achieve the right result for you. Our dedicated North London branches include • Belsize Park • Muswell Hill • Crouch End • St John’s Wood • Highgate • West Hampstead
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This stunning period home occupies 1,662 sq ft of living space across three floors and provides four double bedrooms, two good sized bathrooms and a beautifully finished kitchen. Situated at a prime North London address, good transport links such as Hampstead Heath Overground and Belsize Park underground stations, are close by.
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Glebe Road, Crouch End, N8 ÂŁ1,650,000 Set over four floors and occupying 2,500 sq ft of an imposing period property, this stunning house offers flexible family living and has been expertly finished by the current owners. Well decorated throughout, the home provides five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a vaulted reception room, and a private garden, complete with summer house. Ideally located for several local schools, Hornsey mainline station is a short walk away. Freehold. EPC rating E. Crouch End 020 8348 8181 crouchend.sales@kfh.co.uk
Hornsey Lane Gardens, Highgate, N6 ÂŁ1,599,950 This attractive family house provides generous accommodation over three floors, with five bedrooms, four reception rooms and an abundance of character throughout. This quiet residential street provides excellent access to Highgate underground station as well as local amenities, good schools and Highgate Village. Chain free. Freehold. EPC rating F. Highgate 020 8341 6666 highgate.sales@kfh.co.uk
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This exceptional townhouse boasts over 3,000 sq ft of living space over five storeys. The newly refurbished home provides five double bedrooms, three bathrooms, four reception rooms and a separate study, utility room and vault. As well as a private rear garden, outdoor space includes a patio, a balcony on the raised ground floor and a terrace on the third floor. Primrose Hill and Regent’s Park are a short walk away, as are several local schools and Chalk Farm underground station.
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Five double bedrooms Five storeys Four reception rooms Three bathrooms Utility room Newly refurbished Private garden Unfurnished EPC rating E
£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees
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Weston Park, Crouch End, N8 £2,400 pcm Tastefully decorated and finished to an exceptional standard, this split level one bedroom apartment is one of several luxury flats in a secure development. Providing an en suite bathroom and guest WC, this apartment boasts an abundance of storage space and a large private balcony. Situated in the vibrant centre of Crouch End, Crouch Hill mainline station is within walking distance. Furnished. Crouch End 020 8341 1110 crouchend.lettings@kfh.co.uk
Pages Hill, Muswell Hill, N10 £3,445 pcm This spacious five bedroom family home is presented in excellent condition throughout. Benefits include a modern kitchen/diner, two bathrooms, a large reception and a well presented decked garden. Located only a short walk from Muswell Hill Broadway and school catchments, Alexandra Park is a short walk away. Furnished. EPC rating D. Muswell Hill 020 8883 2340 muswellhill.lettings@kfh.co.uk
£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees
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All apartments benefit from the use of the residents’ private dining room overlooking the Dan Pearson designed courtyard garden
A LIFESTYLE TO SHARE When it comes to an address, King’s Cross has it all – right at the heart of London. Unbeatable connections, the historic Regent’s Canal, beautiful parks, gardens and squares, education, shopping, eating, culture, its very own Everyman Cinema and Paris in just over two hours. Two and three bedroom apartments in the Plimsoll Building from £995,000. Visit the show apartment and marketing suite Monday to Friday by appointment, contact us on 020 7205 4268
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PROPERTY / PROFILE
IN THEIR OWN
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Chanel Rodriguez Orly Lehmann Associate
Department Head
KNIG HT FR ANK REBECCA NOONAN
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t is hard to believe we have been open for over a year now. I can honestly say it's been one of the most challenging but the best year of my career so far. Having been at Knight Frank for over five years, and working as a successful negotiator in our St Johns Wood office, I knew it was time for a new chapter when I was given the opportunity to run the lettings department at our Belsize Park office covering Belsize Park, Primrose Hill and Camden. I never imagined that I would be working in property; I actually have A Levels in Performing Arts, Dance and Theology but I wouldn’t change a thing, I love what I do. I am pleased to say that so far we have exceeded all expectations and whilst I believe in the brand and our values, our success is mostly down to the fact that we employ the best people in the business. Orly and I are tenacious, loyal, hardworking and reliable. Naturally a little competitive but
Our success is mostly down to the fact that we employ the best people anyone who wants to be successful in this industry is. We love matching people with a property and we are good at it.
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am delighted to introduce myself as the new Department Head at the Knight Frank, Belsize Park office. Joining the team at the beginning of October, I am really looking forward to sharing my excitement about the business and the industry with you. I have been covering the local area for the last six years and absolutely love the job I do. I have always lived in North West London, so I am a real local. I graduated from the University of Leeds and decided to move
forward with a career in the London property market. My amazing journey in the industry started in 2010, where I committed to working 12 hours a day, seven days a week for over three years. The dedication I showed throughout this time proved just how determined I was to progress my career, in the hope of being one of the best estate agents in North West London. Being a real people person, my success has derived from the relationships I build with my applicants and vendors on a day to day basis. I’ve developed my communication skills whilst dealing with a range of clients, often in challenging circumstances. I have loved my experience in the property game so far and I am now looking forward to my next chapter in Belsize Park. At a time when other agents are feeling the property market is difficult, you need an agency to represent you that is pro-active, hardworking and positive. And that’s exactly what we are. ◆
BELSIZE PARK / 020 8022 5463 / knightfrank.co.uk
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Camden High Street
ÂŁ735,000
NW1
125 years lease
A superb 2 bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor of a stylish new development in the heart of Camden Town. Immaculately finished using quality fixtures & fittings, it boasts a gloriously spacious open-plan kitchen/reception area complete with a balcony, 2 bedrooms, bathroom & wooden floors throughout. Other features include a lift, air conditioning, utility room & bike storage. EPC pending
Camden & Primrose Hill
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GET THE PENTHOUSE FOR FREE
WHEN YOU RENT A STUDIO HERE FROM £375 PER WEEK Vantage Point is a unique selection of 118 rental apartments comprising spacious studio suites from £375pw, one bedroom from £450pw and two bedrooms which are ideal for sharing from £650pw. The exceptional social spaces including the penthouse floors and terraces are free for our residents to use and enjoy what is probably the best view of London. Apartments are available to reserve now. Welcome to the future of renting.
0800 211 8480 essentialliving.co.uk
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Hampstead
ÂŁ775 pw Furn/Unfurn
3 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms Terrace | Nearby Amenities | EPC - D Hampstead 020 3503 0908
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Sixteen branches open six days a week Monday - Saturday Canary Wharf | City | Colindale | Ealing | Fulham | Greenwich | Hammersmith | Hampstead Highgate | Hyde Park | Kensington | Kew | Knightsbridge | Nine Elms | Surrey Quays | Wapping Additional charges apply: Tenancy Agreement, Credit Check & Inventory Report. For details visit www.brlets.co.uk/tenantinfo
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To arrange a viewing or for more information call
020 7319 9783
Beaufort Park
£400 pw Furnished
London’s Letting Agency
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Highgate
£495 pw Furnished
2 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Apartment 24hr Concierge | Gym | Parking | EPC - C | Sole Agency
2 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Apartment Private Balcony | Communal Garden | EPC - C
Colindale 020 3503 0017
Highgate 020 3302 2601
Highgate
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£695 pw Unfurnished
Hampstead
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£1,250 pw Unfurnished
4 Bedrooms | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | House Nearby Amenities | Private Garden | EPC - C
4 Bedroom | Reception | 2 Bathrooms | Apartment Communal Garden | Near To Tube | EPC - E
Highgate 020 3302 2601
Hampstead 020 3503 0908
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BROOKMANS MANOR HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9
COUNTRY STYLE URBAN CHIC An outstanding collection of one & two bedroom apartments
NOW LAUNCHED • Stylish, high-gloss kitchens with stone work surfaces & integrated Smeg/Siemens appliances • Underfloor heating • Timber flooring to living areas & carpet to bedrooms • Villeroy & Boch bathrooms with bespoke cabinetry • Electric gated development and car park access • Two parking spaces per apartment • Large communal, landscaped rear garden
Prices from £490,000* T: 020 3538 3476 Joint Selling Agents:
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E: jessica.munday@telfordhomes.london www.brookmansmanor.co.uk Photography of actual Show Apartment at Brookmans Manor. *Prices correct at time of going to press.
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