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April 2016

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22 25 YELLOW FEVER A sour shade for summer

08 ABSOLUTELY LOVES 10 things we want this month

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26 PINK LADY

Things get pretty in head-to-toe pink

WHAT’S ON

Diary dates for April

H E A LT H & B E AU T Y

SOLE MAN

38 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL

fa s h i o n

Manolo Blahnik on designing decades of shoes

22 FASHION CONFIDENTIAL This month’s hottest trends and products

Best beauty buys of the month

LIP SERVICE

Pared back beauty with a dramatic lip

Food & Drink

50 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL Tasty happenings from the local area

The Italian Job and The Commander

t r av e l

Finding paradise in Sri Lanka

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67 EUROPEAN GETAWAY La Reserve in Paris

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Wooden furniture makes a comeback

73 HOT SEATS

k i d s & E d u c at i o n

79 SMALL TALK

62 EASTERN PROMISE THE RACIL SS16 COLLECTION

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70 INTERIOR INSPIRATIONS Go back to basics with simple seating

53 REVIEWS

COV E R S

50 The best maternity bag in the business and more

PROPERTY

90 PROPERTY NEWS News and views on the area

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EDITOR’S letter

anolo Blahnik, probably the most famous shoe designer in the world, waited 44 years after opening his first London shop before opening the second one. He wanted to be quite certain it was in the right place. This kind of perfectionism reflects in his design work and is probably what has made his shoes such iconic pieces. We were lucky in this issue to be able to ask some questions of the man himself, and to reproduce some of his beautiful illustrations as we celebrate the new store. And what better to wear on your feet with spring's new colours than a pair of multi-hued Manolos? Because also in this issue we are looking at the new season's palette and discovering that it mostly

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consists of pink. That's right – as soon as the first rays of sun emerge from winter we are all going to be dressing in bubblegum shades. But they're very grown-up ones, so you won't be looking like your five-year-old. Drool over our pink-themed fashion shoot on page 26 and enjoy the fresh yellows of Charlotte Adsett's sunshine wardrobe on page 25. Fashion aside, we are sampling new recipes from the Hemsley sisters in this issue, visiting interior designer William Yeoward's flat and celebrating the anniversary of London Transport's iconic typeface in Acton, among other things. We hope you enjoy it. ◆

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10 Things We

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SHOOTING SILVER Hand-engraved by craftsmen in London, Theo Fennellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s range of sterling silver beakers make the perfect gift. Our favourite is this pheasant cup. theofennell.com

DELICIOUSLY ELLA

Designer Amanda Wakeley has been a long-time favourite among the Chelsea set. So, who better to head her latest campaign than it-girl and business woman of the moment Ella Woodward. So chic. amandawakeley.com

SHARPEN UP

Nicholas Hemingway is on a mission; he wants to change the way we see pencils. Forget cheap and disposable, his mechanical pencil is a tool to be treasured. hemiwear.com

METALLIC MARNI

This season, Marni got a strong hit of metallica. Made from molten-gold leather and brown wooden midsoles., these Fussbett sandals will add a bit of playful power to any pretty dress. matchesfashion.com

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GINRAW

Created by a chef, a sommelier, a mixologist and a perfumer, this gin combines Mediterranean and exotic botanicals with juniper. Said to embody the spirit of Barcelona. £40.49; uvinum.co.uk

SUMMER SPIRIT

Carefree, bohemian and optimistic, Chloé’s SS16 campaign shows us the ultimate summertime scene. We’ve fallen for these romantic dresses captured in the sunlight. chloe.com

LE SPECS

Kate Moss, Rhianna and Beyoncé are all fans of Le Specs sunnies. The Thunderdome style is particularly distinctive with angular frames and a golden double bridge. lespecs.com

CUFF OFF

With sparkling Swarovski crystals and plexiglas petals, this Italian-made gunmetal-tone cuff by Alexander McQueen is a real statement wrist piece. £745; net-a-porter.com

TIME’S UP

NAILED IT

Renowned for their timeless designs, Swiss watchmakers Mondaine combine ingenuity and simplicity. The Helvetica No1 Light is understated but brilliant. £295; mondaine.com

Glitter polish isn’t just for Christmas. This year, we’ll be wearing Essie’s blingy Set in Stones and Rock at the Top well into the summer. essie.com

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A TO Z OF LONDON OPEN WEEKEND

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MEETING MANOLO BLAHNIK

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THE SESSIONS

1 Ap r i l Ro y a l Al b e r t Ha ll his live restaging of the Beatles at T Abbey Road is set in a state-of-the-art reproduction of the iconic Studio 2. The spectacular renditions will take you on a historically authentic journey through the recordings and events that shaped popular music into what it is today. u Kensington Gore, SW7; royalalberthall.com

MISSISSIPPI SWAMP DOGS

SONY WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY

9 Ap r i l T he B u ll ’s He a d op swing trombonist Jeff Williams and T his five-piece New Orleans flavoured band will be bringing a riotous mix of Cajun-Funk, Soul Shuffle, Blues & Latin Rhythms to Barnes this month. Not to be missed are their funky piano covers of BB King and Bill Withers. Rich sounds of the American South. u 373 Lonsdale Road, SW13; thebullshead.com

From 22 April S omerset House

As the world’s largest photography competition, this is a vibrant and diverse showcase of the past year’s best professional photographs. From fine art to photojournalism, the works on show will inspire and entertain. Among our favourites is Hamburg-based still-life photographer Oliver Schwarzwald whose stilllife series Animals vs. Jewellery is brilliant and bold. Strand, WC2R; somersethouse.org.uk

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THE FLICK

Fro m 13 Ap r i l D o rfm a n T he a tre his Pulitzer Prize-winning play is set in a T rundown movie theatre. Here, three underpaid employees mop the floors and attend to the empty aisles. As their stories of battle and heartbreak unfold, we soon realise that their lives are far more gripping than the lacklustre movies on the ancient cinema screen. u South Bank, SE1; nationaltheatre.org.uk

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ARTS & CULTURE / TALKING TOPICS

THE BRINK

Fro m 7 Ap r i l O ra nge T re e T he a tre ick is 27 and he’s a History N teacher on the edge. After a series of visions, Nick has the unsatiable desire to investigate what lies beneath the brink of reality. No one understands, not his fellow teachers nor his girlfriend. Desperate and alone, he turns to a Year 10 pupil. But can she be expected to have all the answers? Clever, witty and a little bit morbid, this play is an affecting parable for the times we live in and draws attention to the fact that we waste so much time on the small stuff. u 1 Clarence Street, TW9;

A CELEBRATION OF BOTANICALS

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F ro m 6 Ap r i l S traw b e r r y H il l Ho u s e

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CONCEPTUAL ART, 1964-79

From 12 Apri l Tate B ritain he 1960s marked a change in T British art: creative people began to abandon traditional approaches and put pioneering thinking at the forefront of their thought process. Inspired by the real world, this new exhibition gathers together the radical, controversial and inspiring work created during this exciting era in the hope that it will provoke the contemporary audience into rethinking how art is created today. u Millbank, SW1; tate.org.uk

Started by Horace Warpole in 1747, Strawberry Hill’s garden is laid out in a manner that evokes a pastoral landscape. The Trust’s latest celebration, Botanicals, will showcase artwork from the world famous collection of Dr Shirley Sherwood OBE, who has chosen to show paintings of plants Warpole himself would have thought fashionable in the 16th Century. 268 Waldegrave Road, TW1; strawberryhillhouse.org.uk

SHOW OF THE MONTH

THE WINTER’S TALE The Royal Ballet Fro m 1 2 Apr i l R o yal O pe ra Ho u s e © ROH, 2014, JOHAN PERSSON

hakespeare’s classic tale of love, loss and reconciliation is re-told in The Royal Ballet’s three act adaptation of The Winter’s Tale. The story’s notoriously tricky plotline pivots on a moment of irrational jealousy, causing King Leontes to drive away his best

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friend, abandon his daughter and bring about the deaths of his wife and his son. This operatically epic showcase promises to be an emotional rollercoaster, packed with inventive ballet steps and spectacular scenic effects. u  Bow Street, WC2E; roh.org.uk APRIL 2016

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ARTS & CULTURE / LOCAL INTEREST

THE LONDON TYPE

An open weekend at the London Transport Museum’s Acton depot celebrates 100 years of the iconic Johnston font

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ondon Transport prides itself on its iconic design. From commissioned artworks to signage, logos, tiles and textiles, the look of our transport system has always been consistently distinctive and stylish. London is defined in the world’s visual vocabulary by its double decker buses, enamel tube signs and black taxis – and one of the main signifiers is the copyrighted Johnston font, which turns 100 this year. In celebration of this – one of the world’s longest-lasting examples of corporate branding – the London Transport Museum is opening the doors to its working depot in Acton for a weekend of family activities this month. This working museum depot, usually closed to the public, is a treasure trove not only for trainspotters but also for design junkies. Holding more than 320,000 artefacts from London’s rich transport history over more than 150 years, the range includes posters, vehicles, maps, signs and models. There are signs for waiting rooms and station toilets, rare vehicles, ceramic tiles, ticket machines and various ephemera. The A to Z of London Open Weekend, which takes place on 23 and 24 April, will offer visitors the chance to explore all of it.

THIS WORKING MUSEUM depot

is a treasure trove NOT ONLY for trainspotters but also for DESIGN JUNKIES

ASSORTED SIGNAGE AT THE DEPOT

creating demonstration from lettering experts Calligraphy and Design and take part in font making activities. And it's not just for design buffs – the weekend is full of activities for children, who will love letter printing in the Johnston style, having a jump around on the bouncy bus and riding on a miniature railway. The Museum’s collection of scale models of underground stations will be on display too, as well as models made from Lego and Bayko.  Tickets for the A to Z London Museum Open Weekend are available from the London Transport Museum and cost £10. The depot is at 118-120 Gunnersbury Lane, W3 9BQ ltmuseum.co.uk Launched in 1916 and immediately identifiable as the tube font, the Johnston font is at the heart of this exhibition, with the original wooden printing blocks designed and carved by Johnston a century ago on display. A focus on the ‘father of modern calligraphy,’ Edward Johnston, will explore how the typeface has been adapted and altered since its creation. Design enthusiasts will be able to drop in on a calligraphy

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ARTWORK IN PROGRESS

JOHNSTON PRESS LETTERPRESS BLOCKS

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Sole Man Manolo Blahnik opened his first London store in Chelsea in 1973, and his second in the Burlington Arcade last month. Absolutely meets the seminal designer to talk decades of shoes Interview pendle harte

ABSOLUTELY:Your design process is known for its precision. Where do you start when imagining a new shoe? MANOLO BLAHNIK: Usually the idea comes from something that has been in my mind for a long time, sometimes I go to an exhibition or visit a new city and see something that I like and translate it immediately into a shoe. I don’t follow a design process, if something comes to my mind I put it down on paper. Sometimes it could even be a material that inspires an entire collection… there is always a surprise. You started in set design but moved to shoes. What was the appeal of shoes? MB: Design in general has always been my passion. Fashion, art, architecture. I started as a set and costume designer, fascinated by the fact that I could make up a character and by how important costumes are in creating personality. I had the opportunity to meet the extraordinary Diana Vreeland, who recommended me to focus on shoes. I have followed her advice ever since.

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How did you learn your craft? MB: With very hard work. I am a very curious person and like to be constantly learning in life. My main goal is to achieve perfection, which is impossible.

I HAVE KEPT every shoe I HAVE EVER designed

Your big break came when you designed shoes for Ossie Clark. Tell us about that. What was he like? What were the shoes like? MB: When Ossie approached me I couldn’t believe it. It was my very first big opportunity and as you can imagine I was very nervous. For the occasion I designed an ankle strap round-toed shoe with a block heel and called the design ‘Ossie’. However it could have been my last job. I didn’t use steel to support the heel, so when the models where walking down the catwalk they were swinging and not very stable. I was completely shocked but as it turned out, everybody loved it. What a relief that was. What’s the enduring appeal of the high heel? MB: It’s sensuous, it’s elegant and makes your body move differently. A high heel is timeless and works always.

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FASHION / PROFILE

WHEN I see something I like I TRANSLATE IT IMMEDIATELY

into a shoe

Do you have a huge shoe archive? MB: I do indeed. I have kept all the shoes I designed over the years, they are everywhere - it is like living in a shoe jungle. For the last two years they have been collected in climate controlled storage. Your first shop remains in Chelsea, and you have just opened a new one in Burlington Arcade. Why another London shop? MB: My shop in Chelsea will always remain very special to me. I also want to design some exclusive styles that will only be available there. It is where it all began. I have been looking for many years to open another shop in central London, however I hadn't found the right space until now. I am very passionate and not business driven at all so I didn’t mind waiting and I didn’t have any deadline, until this incredible opportunity

What are you currently working on? MB: We are working on a documentary which will come our later this year. My friend, the director Michael Roberts, approached me some time ago with this idea and I said: why not? I feel very lucky to have some incredible people involved in the documentary and I am very much looking forward to see the result. was offered to me. Burlington Arcade has always been a reference to me. I remember going there the very first time I came to London – it was so captivating. And now almost 40 years later, I can’t believe I am having my own shop there. Burlington Arcade represents the England I love and want to be part of.

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What’s your most popular shoe? MB: I have many but I feel particularly attached to the ‘Ivy’ shoe from my beginning. I think it is the silhouette and design that is recognizable. The attention to balance and cut and the carefully selected materials is my special touch. ◆ manoloblahnik.com

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TREND: THE VALENTINE LOOK

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PHOTOSHOOT: DAWN TO DUSK

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DREAM TEAM Model of the moment Gigi Hadid stars in this season’s Versace campaign, which was lensed by uber photographer Steven Klein under the creative direction of Dontalla Versace. The ‘Urban Jungle’ collection is (as ever) a riot of bold colour and print. 183-184 Sloane Street versace.com

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st y l e C e n t r a l

Ankle tie shoes, butterfly handbags and spring coats are topping our shopping list this month Wo r d s c h a r l o t t e a d s e t t

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ust opened in Westbourne Grove is Wasokan, London’s first authentic Japanese retailer. Traditional silk kimonos are at the heart of Wasokan’s offerings, which, for women, spans 10 different styles and an almost endless variety of beautiful patterned silks. Wasokan’s team of highly trained staff help customers select the kimono that is just right for them, both in appearance and personality, thanks to an extensive one-on-one fitting experience. With prices starting at £1,000 and three different sleeve styles there is something for every conceivable occasion. Wasokan has also created two unique products specifically for the European market; the new generation kimono and kimono separates. Designed for regular use, unlike their silk counterparts new generation kimono are washable, and are available in significantly more modern and lightweight materials. “I love my pinstriped new generation kimono because it enables me to do everything I need to do as a busy woman working in London. The best thing about wearing it is that there are no rules,” says Chiaki Tanaka, London store manager. Prices for new generation kimono start from £500. Wasokan is particularly excited to launch its kimono separates to the European market. Currently the range comprises 40 silk jackets and skirts. “Not only are our separates a great gateway product for full kimono, they are also strong fashion pieces in their own right for people of every culture,” says Ikeda. Prices start from £800 for both a silk jacket and a long silk skirt. ◆ ● Wasokan, 293 Westbourne Grove, W11; 020 3637 5010; wasokan.eu

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Gowns Galore Maticevski

Australian dress designer Toni Maticevski has just joined avenue32.com, our go-to site to discover new fashion talent. Maticevski’s ready-to-wear collection showcases his mastery of drape and cut with innovative sculptural gowns perfect for the upcoming black tie season. avenue32.com

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FASHION / NOTES

6 of the best

TIED UP Dior

With the all important ankle tie, this high shine pointy toe heel is the stand-out shoe of the new season. We predict a stampede for these patent pumps, so step to it. £700; dior.com

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SPRING COATS

PICK

April showers are a breeze with these chic cover-ups

EARN YOUR STRIPES Étoile Isabel Marant

There is no escaping the colourful stripe trend this spring. We’ll be teaming this nautical-inspired wrap jacket with pale blue cropped jeans for a classic take on the look. ‘Breeda’wool blend jacket £365; net-a-porter.com

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SEA OF CHANGE

LUS

Ve t e m e n t s

The Parisian label currently shaking up the fashion industry, Vetements enshews traditional fashion trends and focuses instead on singular pieces with immediate appeal. Designed by an anonymous collective, Vetements elevates deceptively simple wardrobe staples such as jeans and floral dresses with meticulous construction. Vetements available at mytheresa.com

BAG A BUTTERFLY Va l e n t i n o

One to covet, Valentiono’s new My Rocksud butterfly tote is a fun addition to any handbag collection. Exquisitely crafted from buttery smooth leather, the ladylike bag is adorned with appliqué butteflies, love hearts and arrows. £2,030; harrods.com

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01. CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Stretch-crepe coat £1,395; net-a-porter.com 02. MAISON MARGIELA Cotton trenchcoat £1,665; harveynichols.com 03. JONATHAN SAUNDERS ‘Clere’ ombre wool coat £1,295; matchesfashion.com 04. GIAMBATTISTA VALLI Cotton cocoon coat £2,485; matchesfashion.com 05. VIVETTA 'Glenda' embroidered cotton trenchcoat £745; avenue32.com 06. VALENTINO Wool coat £2,315; harrods.com

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FASHION / TREND

ANDY WOLF

DOLCE & GABBANA

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Stretch-knit dress £2,475 matchesfashion.com

ROKSANDA SS16

Embellished lace mules £695; harrods.com

Acetate sunglasses £265; andy-wolf.com

MARNI

Cashmere & angora blend coat £2,110; net-a-porter.com

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Tweed pencil skirt £960; net-a-porter.com

GUCCI

Silk-crepe blouse £680; matchesfashion.com

ROSIE ASSOULIN

Cut-out cotton culottes £2,000; farfetch.com

YELLOW FEVER

STELLA MCCARTNEY ‘Falabella’ fringed mini bag £950 matchesfashion.com

Say hello to sunshine B y Charlot te Adset t

ANYA HINDMARCH

‘Smiley’ leather sticker £125; anyahindmarch.com

PROENZA SCHOULER ‘PS11’ mini leather shoulder bag £1,175; mytheresa.com

TODS

Lizard driving shoes £260; harrods.com

GIANVITO ROSSI

Patent leather pumps £485; mytheresa.com

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VELET SUIT JACKET, £1,710 AND TROUSERS, £890, MARNI ‘ANOUK’SATIN PUMPS, £395, JIMMY CHOO 22K GOLD LONG TUSK EARRINGS, £210, DINNY HALL CRESCENT MOON NECKLACE, £7,250, ANNINA VOGEL RINGS, FROM A SELECTION AT ALEXIA JORDAN AND MARIA BLACK

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Pink Lady Pink has painted itself as the stand out colour of the season P h o t o g r a p h y K at e M a r t i n Fashion Charlot te Adset t

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SILK SHIRT, £295, BELLA FREUD CRESCENT MOON NECKLACE, £7,250, ANNINA VOGEL GEOMETRIC-JACQUARD PRINT TROUSERS, £255, ETRO AT MYTHERESA.COM ‘WAVY DOLLY’ PATENT PUMPS, £495, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN 22K GOLD LONG TUSK EARRINGS, DINNY HALL RINGS, FROM A SELECTION AT ALEXIA JORDAN AND MARIA BLACK

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SILK TOP, £700 REEM JUAN SHEALING JACKET, £495,CHARLOTTE SIMONE FRINGED SKIRT, £1,470, TIM RYAN RINGS, FROM A SELECTION AT ALEXIA JORDAN AND MARIA BLACK

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SATIN MAXI DRESS, £985, PAULE KA AT HARVEY NICHOLS RINGS, FROM A SELECTION AT ALEXIA JORDAN AND MARIA BLACK

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‘VERA’ SILK-TULLE MIDI DRESS, £758, MARIA LUCIA HOHAN AT MATCHESFASHION.COM RINGS, FROM A SELECTION AT ALEXIA JORDAN AND MARIA BLACK

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FASHION / JEWELLERY

Colour Pop 1

1. 18K GOLD DIAMOND EARRINGS, £1,280; Suzanne Kalan, net-a-porter.com 2.PINK, WHITE AND YELLOW GOLD 18K PENDANT, £2,100; bulgari.com 3. ROCK CANDY 18K GOLD MULTI-STONE BRACELET, £2,270; Ippolita, net-a-porter.com 4. PARAIBA, TURQUOISE &DIAMOND RING, POA; Boghossian, harrods.com 5. PRECIOSA 18K GOLD MULTI-STONE EARRINGS, £9,750; Daniela Villegas, net-a-porter.com 6. VIOLA CANADENSIS MULTI-LEAF NECKLACE, $2,775; jordanaskill.com 7. OVAL PARAIBA TOURMALINE (1.29CTS), DIAMOND & 18CT WHITE GOLD DIGITAL NATURE RING, £3,500; guyandmax.com 8. YELLOW GOLD AND AQUAMARINE SOLES AURO PENDANT, £545; geewoods.com

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APRIL 2016

04/03/2016 09:32

ANNA BOUTIQUE Located on Richmond Hill for 32 years, Anna Boutique provides a handpicked range of unique womenswear, reflecting Anna’s experience as a stylist, passion for Italian design and use of colour. This season is the most vibrant and exciting yet, with the addition of a gorgeous collection of dresses by Chiara Boni, as well as an exquisite new fitness range. Hill Rise, Richmond, TW10 6UB, 020 8948 0199; info@annaboutique.com annaboutique.com

Style

SPOTS The best local destinations for fabulous fashion

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DOLLY ROCK Located in the heart of St.Margarets, this unique women’s wear boutique offers a warm and friendly environment with exclusive collections and trusted advice on hand. So whether it’s that perfect little black dress for that special party, great gift ideas for Mothers’ Day or some stunning cashemere just for you, Dolly Rock Boutique has everything you need for a very stylish spring. 14 Crown Road, TW1 3EE; 020 8892 7003; dollyrockboutique.co.uk

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ABSOLUTELY / PROMOTION

FELLOWS AUCTIONEERS

1 OF 1 DESIGN

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

Looking for something unique for spring? 1of1 Design produce their own range of handprinted clothes in limited edition collections. This slouch top with graffiti ‘Loved ones’ print in cotton viscose is the ultimate relaxed top. Available in navy and black (£49), they offer bespoke clothes for high street prices. 1of1 also produces handmade jewellery and original artwork. Open seven days a week. 80 High Street, Teddington, TW11, 020 8977 0080, info@1of1design.co.uk; 1of1design.co.uk

ROWAN BLOSSOM From her Notting Hill studio, florist Rowan Blossom creates bouquets celebrating seasonal flowers and foliage. Each arrangement is lush, natural and abundant, evoking the colours and textures of an English garden. All bouquets are made by hand with love, bringing a hint of the countryside to the city and joy to the beholder. Bespoke orders start from £30. 020 3719 8122, rowanblossom.co.uk

SWANKY

EGO HAIR

Time at Swanky is always uplifting, and on Sunday 6 March they are laying on champagne and chocolates for an extra special pampering experience. Show your mama just how much you love her, and treat yourself to some quality time with her too. A Luxury Hot Herbal Paraffin Manicure and Pedicure is a winner for dry hands and feet and a soother for tired, achy joints. £50 exclusively to Absolutely readers. Portobello 020 8969 7580; Kensal Rise 020 8964 2569 swankylashandbrowbar.com

Now there's a solution that sounds so simple you wonder why nobody thought of it sooner. Olaplex is a new system from the US that's creating a storm in the beauty world for its simplicity and effectiveness in turning around the harm usually caused by chemical treatments. It's a reconstructive hair conditioner that actually works with colour instead of post-colour in the usual way. One treatment; no damage. Ask for it at Ego in Queens Park. 020 7625 4811; egohair.co.uk

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

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APRIL 2016

04/03/2016 12:35

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Eating the right food and exercising sometimes isn’t enough to get rid of stubborn fat - so let the CoolSculpting procedure do the work to get you back into shape. With more than 2 million procedures performed on men and women worldwide CoolSculpting isn’t a fad – it’s the scientifically supported FDA cleared way to eliminate stubborn fat with no surgery.

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> BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL

p 38

MAKE UP: LIP SERVICE

p. 41

SCENTSATION – THE LURE OF LAVENDER

p. 42

POWER COUPLE New York designer Zac Posen has temporarily traded the catwalk for the make-up palette in his limited edition collaboration with MAC. It contains all the essentials so, in the words of the man himself, ‘you can have that wonderful red carpet moment every day.’ maccosmetics.co.uk

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APRIL 2016

04/03/2016 09:37

B E AU T Y R e v i e w

Organic haircare, new releases and our pick of the very best hand creams W o r d s C AT H E R I N E H A L E S

IPL Panasonic

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

he appeal of IPL or laser hair removal for me has always been rooted in laziness. Despite craving smooth legs and hairless underarms, the idea of shaving, waxing or otherwise ridding myself of this unwanted layer of insulation always seems expensive and a lot of bother for something that I have to deal with again, three weeks later. Enter the Panasonic ES-WH80 IPL Hair Removal System, the answer to if not prayer, then at least a few wishes. The Panasonic IPL, which can be used on the arms, underarms, legs and bikini line, uses Intense Pulsed Light to cause your hair to shed and to inhibit its regrowth. The more you use it, the lighter and thinner the hair grows back until it’s barely noticeable. For me, the advantages of this nifty handheld device are threefold. One, it can be used in the comfort of your own home. This means, no matter how hectic your schedule, you can fit in your hair-removal. Two, after the initial cost, you no longer have to pay for pricey treatments and products – you are your own salon. Three, and I cannot say this emphatically enough, it is pain-free. No more gripping the table and wincing while a professional takes out their pent up anger on your sensitive skin. After using the Panasonic IPL on my underarm hair for two months, I notice a significant decrease in regrowth and thickness and my skin is distinctly smooth. I would recommend this clever gadget for both convenience and effectiveness. ◆ ● PA N A S O N I C ES-WH80 IPL Hair Removal System, £349.99 boots.co.uk

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Spring Fling T o m Fo r d

Tom Ford wowed the fashion world by debuting his Spring/Summer 2016 Womenswear collection in a video released online. Now you can recreate all of the striking beauty looks with the new Tom Ford Runway Color SS16 Collection, which ranges from vivid, glossy lip shades to shimmering, metallic eye shadows. tomford.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / NOTES

editor's

PICK

of the best

SLICK MOVES

HAND CREAMS

Yv e s S a i n t L a u r e n t B e a u t é

Spring beauty is all about high shine and high impact. These brand new shades of Rogue Volupté Shine OilIn-Stick Lipstick achieve both and with 12 to pick from, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Our favourite? The sultry N°48 Smoking Plum. £26; yslbeauty.co.uk

BELLA ITALIA

O W AY

Italian organic haircare brand Oway is the epitome of sustainable beauty. Launching for the first time in the UK, the range uses biodynamic ingredients grown locally at the Ortofficina farm and comes packaged in 100% recyclable materials. Effective and responsible. oway.co.uk

FRESH FEELING

Acqua di Parma

The latest addition to Acqua di Parma’s Blu Mediterraneo collection smells like a warm day on the coast. Cedro di Taormina contains top notes of citrus and basil with middle and base notes of lavender and cedar. Fresh and fruity, we’ve found our scent of the summer. £61 for 75ml; johnlewis.com

BRIGHT IDEAS Algenist

Already a big name in the skincare game, San Francisco brand Algenist has made the logical leap into make-up with new skin-perfecting range, Reveal. It uses microalgae techonology to colour-correct and even out skin tone. We particularly love this Color Correcting Finishing Powder. £32; uk.spacenk.com

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1. DR. HAUSCHKA HYDRATING HAND CREAM, £12.75; dr.hauschka.com 2. LA ROCHE-POSAY CICAPLAST MAINS, £6.50; escentual.com 3. CREME DE LA MER THE HAND TREATMENT, £70; cremedelamer.co.uk 4. RESURRECTION AROMATIQUE HAND BALM, £25; aesop.com 5. ELEMIS BRITISH BOTANICAL HAND & NAIL BUTTER; elemis.com 6. NATURA BISSEESSENTIAL SHOCK INTENSE HAND CREAM, £40; harrods.com 7. SUSANNE KAUFMANN NOURISHING HAND CREAM, £26; liberty.co.uk 8. BYREDO SUEDE HAND AND NAIL CREAM, £42; byredo.co.uk

APRIL 2016

04/03/2016 09:42

SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Located within The Hogarth Club

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS NARS

Audacious lipstick in Bette, £24; narscosmetics.co.uk

CLINIQUE

Chubby Stick Moisturising Lip Colour Balm in Richer Raisin, £17; clinique.co.uk

YSL BEAUTÉ

Rouge Pur Couture in The Matte – 206 Grenat Satisfaction, £26; yslbeauty.co.uk

ESTEE LAUDER

Pure Color Mattesculpting-lipstick, £22; charlottetilbury.com

MAC

Lip Pencil in Burgundy, £12.50; maccosmetics.co.uk

BURBERRY

Lip Velvet in Oxblood, £26; uk.burberry.com

CLARINS

Rouge Eclat in 20 - Red Fuchsia, £19.50; clarins.co.uk

SHISEIDO

NARS FOR MICHAEL COSTELLO SS16

Lacquer Rouge in RD607, £23.50; houseoffraser.co.uk

Rodarte AW16; rodarte.net

LAURA MERCIER

Lip Parfait in Crème de Cassis, £19.50; uk.spacenk.com

TOM FORD

Matte Lip Colour in Velvet Cherry, £38; selfridges.com

LIP SERVICE

Recreate spring’s hottest look: pared back beauty with a dramatic lip

ILLAMASQUA

Matte Lipstick in Howl, £19.50; illamasqua.com

B y C AT H E R I N E H A L E S

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

Matte Revolution lipstick in Glastonberry, £23; charlottetilbury.com

CHANTECAILLE

Lip Chic in Violetta, £30; uk.spacenk.com

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APRIL 2016

04/03/2016 09:53

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Call today and book your complimentary day pass worth £30 *terms and conditions apply With over 200K investment in Richmond’s only exclusive health club, Cedars now offers brand new Lifeﬁtness cardio equipment with integrated TV, new studio ﬂoor, refurbished changing rooms and new sauna installation. A luxury you can afford!

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PERFUME

PURPLE HAZE

Our resident perfume expert on the resurgence of lavender scents W o r d s L aw r e n c e R o u l l i e r W h i t e

avender has long been a much maligned ingredient in perfume. Seen as dated and cloying, it reminds people of the old-fashioned notes of lavender in the talcum powder, drawer liners and bath cubes you inevitably find in your grandmother’s house. However, despite its use in perfumery for millennia, lavender should not be written off as old-fashioned. In fact, as fashion moves away from obviously synthesised scents to a resurgence of interest in more natural smelling notes, this relatively humble herb is back. There is also a lasting legacy from the fresh fragrances of the 1990s: Eau d’Issey is rightly credited with being a genre-defining scent, a departure from heavy florals and one that opened the door to the new wave of fresh ‘watery’ fragrances, soon followed by Calvin Klein’s unisex CK One, one of the best-selling scents of all time. Taking into consideration this lasting desire for clean smelling scents, what better than lavender, the plant that got its name from the Latin 1

LAVENDER should NOT BE written off as OLD FASHIONED verb lavare meaning ‘to wash’? Those having doubts about the new found fashion for lavender one need look no further than the collection of the king of cool himself: Tom Ford. The brand’s Lavender Palm [1] is a bright and sparkling scent that is both modern and wearable. Similarly, Lavender on the Rocks [2] by Atkinson’s 1799 is a double distillation of lavender, which has a steely, icy core. It might seem unlikely that a fragrance made by monks in Wales would be name-checked by Luca Turin, one of the world’s most famous perfumer writers – and yet, in his book Perfumes: The Guide, he describes Cadley Island Lavender Water as ‘simply the best lavender soliflore on Earth’. Lavandula [4] by Penhaligon’s, another unisex scent, enhances the spicy accords of lavender with top notes of cinnamon and pepper. Encens et Lavande [5] by Serge

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Lutens is a sophisticated blend of lavender and smoky incense. It's a combination that should appear more in perfumery – visually, the paring of wafts of purplish grey smoke and lilac-tinged grey flowers is a match made in heaven. One of the perennial problems faced by perfumers working with this plant and its derivative oils is longevity. Chris Bartlett has achieved the unusual with his brand’s Pell Wall’s Lasting Lavender. Bolstered by a base of ambergris, complex musks and sensuous wood accords, lavender is augmented by crushed violet leaves and a little rosemary. Delicious and a snip at just £15 for 30ml. Those at the forefront of bringing lavender back, however, are the Mitchells. Foxbury Farm in Kent has been in their family for five generations. Currently run by Jod and his father Ian, the pair planted lavender and the quality of the crop inspired them to produce their own product line. Their signature scent is delightful – Britishness at its best. Those who think they do not like lavender should try Mitchell & Peach [6]: fresh bright and sunny and just a tiny bit fruity. It is modern, wearable and not at all reminiscent of your grandmother’s house. u

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APRIL 2016

04/03/2016 09:56

FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION Design Service • Supply Service • Installation Service

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ABSOLUTELY / PROMOTION the real secret

TO TRUE HEALTH IS TO enjoy what

you do

WELLNESS FOR EVERYONE!

activities. This means that you can be sure that they are having a great time while you work or relax. March also opens bookings for our young member’s summer term timetable which offers a variety of classes all conveniently located at the club in Chiswick. Spending all week sitting a desk will take its toll on your body so adult members will also benefit from training outdoors. Kickstart your new regime by taking one of our complimentary personal training sessions or attend a boot camp with our specialist instructor. For those who prefer to go solo, our grounds have a lovely woodland track to run around while our tennis courts are the place to go for some expert coaching. At The Park Club, we pride ourselves on providing our members with the best environment to relax, exercise and entertain. We make sure that everyone makes time for themselves – whether they spend it getting in shape or simply relaxing on the outdoor terrace. No matter how you use our great facilities one thing is for sure; if you start spending time with us this spring, you’ll see and feel the difference by summer. 

Don’t waste the longer days, spend them The Park Club in West London

ith spring right around the corner, you might have already started thinking ahead to the longer evenings. Come summer, we love the extra time spent outdoors playing games and having fun. With an incredible 27 acres of private land, grounds and gardens, The Park Club in West London has outstanding facilities that will make it easy to make the most of both spring and summer.

As we all know, regular activity is the key to wellness. But the real secret to true health is to enjoy what you do and at The Park Club we embrace this by offering a myriad of fun individual and sport activities for all. The Easter holidays is a particularly great time for our younger members who love spending time in our wide open spaces while they are coached, trained and entertained in one of our holiday clubs. With coaches teaching everything from tennis, swim splash, multisports and cricket, The Park Club offer a safe haven for children to play and experience new

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● the park club

East Acton Lane, W3; theparkclub.co.uk

APRIL 2016

04/03/2016 13:48

ABSOLUTELY / PROMOTION

I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT Jane Dowrick needed comfortable, stylish shoes for her son’s wedding - Foot Solutions had the answer

rimary school teacher Jane Dowrick wanted to look her best for her son’s wedding. Being a keen dancer she was also looking forward to stepping out onto the dancefloor. But she faced a problem. As Jane explains: “I can’t wear high heels for very long because I suffer from back and hip pain. To make matters worse, I also have a bunion.” However, she was determined to have a good time and decided to splash out on a new outfit for the day and a cocktail dress for the evening. Shoes were still a problem though. Unable to find anything

that combined comfort with style, Jane decided to visit Foot Solutions. “I’m so glad I did” continues Jane “To my delight, Foot Solutions had a great range of comfortable, fashionable heels. I chose a pair of gold Ziera shoes which were perfect. After a thorough assessment of my feet and my gait, staff recommended custom arch supports to wear with the shoes.” The combination of shoes and arch supports meant that Jane was ready for the big day. “I was the first one on the dancefloor… and the last one off,” says Jane. “I could have danced all night! The staff

at Foot Solutions were so helpful and professional. It was a genuinely lovely experience.” Contact the Richmond store on 020 8940 1814 to arrange a FREE foot analysis. 

● Foot S olutions

4 Red Lion Street, Richmond, TW9 1RW footsolutions.co.uk/richmond

WE MAKE FEET HAPPY! Correct footwear and arch supports can improve balance and posture and relieve pain.

At Foot Solutions, our trained consultants use high-tech foot scanning equipment and gait analysis to help ﬁnd the perfect customised footwear and arch supports for your feet.

Visit our RICHMOND store today TO ARRANGE A FREE FOOT ANALYSIS call: 020 8940 1814 email: richmond-surrey@footsolutions.com FOOT SOLUTIONS, 4 RED LION STREET, RICHMOND, TW9 1RW /footrichmond @footrichmond

A short walk from Richmond station, opposite Pizza Express www.footsolutions.co.uk/richmond

OPEN MON - SAT: 10AM - 6PM OPEN SUN: 11AM - 5PM

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ABSOLUTELY / PROMOTION to increase collagen production by 192% after just two sessions. The treatment itself is without any side effects. It delivers a very natural result as it promotes increase growth of your own collagen and often a long-lasting effect. Intense Pulsed Light on the other hand delivers rapid flashes of light to the surface of the skin to target broken veins and pigmentation. It can effectively remove these brown and red spots to leave a more even skin tone.

MICRODERMABRASION AND SKIN PEELS

BEAUTY TECH

Advanced techology for stunning skin from the West London Dermatology Centre in Chiswick

n recent years the number of cosmetic surgery treatments has decreased as new methods of non surgical treatment have increased significantly. A wide range of options are now available to those who want to look younger but without the risks and, in some cases, obvious signs of surgery. We look at a number of these treatments offered at West London Dermatology Centre.

BOTOX AND DERMAL FILLERS

u Now well established these injectable procedures are the most popular in

the non surgical market. The injection contains a very small amount of toxin that locally weakens the muscle in the face to soften frown lines and wrinkles with a remarkable smoothing effect on the skin. Dermal fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm are used where collagen levels have depleted to ‘refill’ and plump the skin, also smoothing out lines.

LASERS AND INTENSE PULSED LIGHT

u A less invasive approach is the use of laser or Intense Pulsed Light. The Regenlite laser at West London Dermatology Centre has been proven

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u Exfoliating the dead skin cells at the surface of the skin can be achieved by either mechanical exfoliation using diamonds or crystals or by a fruit acid peel. This level of exfoliation leaves the skin surface smooth and promotes accelerated turnover of skin cells allowing new fresh more youthful skin to the surface. It can also help clear out congestions in the pores. The Fusion Facial system at West London Dermatology Centre combines diamond exfoliation, ultrasonic infusion of hyaluronic acid and low level laser for collagen production to deliver immediate rejuvenating results in one hour

COSMECEUTICAL SKINCARE

u Medical Grade skincare contains high levels of active ingredients that deliver results. Formulated to target specific skin concerns such as acne, ageing and pigmentation, the correct regimen and skincare can on its own achieve remarkable results restoring the skin’s health and vitality. The Skinova range contains high levels of antioxidants but without the harmful elements such as parabens, chemicals, sulphates and preservatives that you find in other skincare.

CONSULTATION

Often optimal results are achieved by a combination of the above and the experienced team at West London Dermatology Centre can advise on an appropriate programme to suit your skin and your goals. The contemporary approach at this clinic is for everyone who wants to look and feel good about their skin. 

● WEST LONDON DERM ATOLOGY CENTRE

227-229 Chiswick High Road, W4, 020 8742 2204; dermclinic.co.uk

APRIL 2016

04/03/2016 12:29

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> KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

p. 50

REVIEWS: THE ITALIAN JOB p. 53 RECIPES FROM THE HEMSLEYS p. 55

FIT FOR A QUEEN The Berkeley Hotel is celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday with ‘Prêt-à-Portea – The Royal Collection' in which biscuits, fancies and choux buns in the shape of the Queen's most memorable hats and handbags will reign. There's even a vanilla biscuit crown with edible diamonds. £45 per head, 18-24 April; the-berkley.co.uk

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04/03/2016 12:37

What to drink

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CONFIDENTIAL West London’s food news and delicious things to see you through April Wo r d s P E A R L B OY D

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

WILD GARLIC SOUP

he delicious tangy flavour of new season wild garlic is captured at its best in a simple soup; and a white that isn’t too dramatic in flavour but lively and crisp really respects the soup. Northern Italy is a haven for such wines and this one from Lugana would be terrific. ● Zenato Villa Floral Lugana 2014 £9.99, waitrose.com

HALIBUT & MASHED POTATO

ish and Chablis is as classic a match as you can get, but a meatytextured fish such as halibut shouldn’t be paired with any wallflower Chablis – it needs something with personality. This has fleshy peachy roundness as well as a cool blade of lemony freshness. ● Samuel Billaud Chablis Les Grands Terroirs 2014, £12.95, thewinesociety.com

PASSION FRUIT PANNA COTTA

he exotic flavour of passion fruit screams out for something equally ripe and vibrant in flavour. This Chilean sweet wine is a serious bargain. Made with the Moscatel grape, it’s pungent with lavender aromas while the tropical flavours make it a heavenly match here. ● Vistamar Late Harvest Moscatel 2015, £6.99 (37.5cl), majestic.co.uk

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Eating well at the office is always a challenge. Don’t surrender to the usual lunchtime sandwich; instead, choose from one of new delivery company Godo’s scrumptious Italian dishes, delivered direct to your office. The pasta with beef ragu will keep you full and contented until dinner. mygodo.com

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LOOSE LEAF East India Company

A new collaboration between the East India Company and the Royal Albert Hall has spawned a special Royal Albert Hall afternoon black tea blend, and a carefully curated selection of teas is available at the venue now. eicfinefoods.com

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INGREDIENTS

Beefeater gin • Lavender syrup Tonic • Lemon, cucumber, rosemary ◆

METHOD

Pour a generous slug of gin over ice; add half a teaspoon of lavender syrup and some lemon and cucumber slices. Top with tonic and a sprig of rosemary. revolution-bars.co.uk

SPIRIT

SWEET BEEFEATER

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Prestat

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BRIT BRASSERIE Mustard

Lawrence Hartley and Tim Healy, who between them own three restaurants in London, including the iconic Joe Allen in Covent Garden, have partnered with chef Jason Wild to launch new Britishcentric brasserie concept Mustard, just opened in Shepherds Bush Road. We can't wait to visit. mustardrestaurants.co.uk

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t is rare to find a spirit whose bottle so thoroughly captures the liquid within. Angel’s Angel Tears comes in a stunning frosted glass cask that you’ll you keep long after the contents are gone. Speaking of which, the vodka (which should be served ice cold) is smooth, velvety and made from the finest ingredients direct from Georgia. Beautiful, memorable and, above all, delicious. ◆ I

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The CoMMander So much more than a high class pub Wo r d s P e a r l b o y d

s his the only pub in west London to have its own champagne room? The Commander is part chic brasserie, part Victorian watering hole with its original bar features and tiles, alongside an oyster bar, champagne room and modern open kitchen. We’re here for Sunday lunch and there’s a friendly, relaxed vibe with locals and families in the spacious dining area. In our front booth we stretch out and order oysters, a dozen Blackwater Wilds, which prove to be juicy, fresh and plump. A scallop, pancetta and colcannon mash starter is well executed and tasty, laced with red wine jus and touches of white pudding. Then it’s Welsh lamb from the Sunday roast list, which comes with an outsize Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, sweet potato mash and broccoli as well as roast potatoes and cauliflower – it’s a generous spread and just right. A whole Canadian lobster comes with breadcrumbs and stilton cream sauce, looking impressive and tasting good, if slightly generous on the breadcrumbs. A kids’ portion of roast beef comes at almost the size of a regular one – this restaurant offers a crèche at weekends, a welcome option for those with toddlers (though that’s not to say this is an exclusively family-oriented place; children must vacate by 7pm on weekends and 5pm during the week). Puddings are impressive and decadent – we manage a chocolate fondant and a peanut butter cheesecake, each of them moreish and high class. A walk around Kensington Gardens is most definitely in order after this. ◆

The Art Of Craft The Italian Job’s craft beers are flavour of the month Wo r d s H a n n a h C l a r e

he Italian Job opened a year ago on Devonshire Road with a clear mission: to introduce Italian craft beer to the UK market. And though there's no shortage of excellent native craft beers already available, it is an exciting new arrival. A board by the bar specifies 12 rotating beers you can sample – intriguingly, we don’t recognise a single one. Staff are happy to select options based on our particular tastes and their selections are spot on. The Verdi, a dark stout brewed with chilli has chocolaty overtones; a Via Emilia is very aromatic and New Morning is surprisingly packed with spices. Foodwise, we immediately notice that the boards are where the really interesting fare is offered. The standard menu, available every day, lists a substantial yet simple choice of burgers, nibbles and sharing platters, but on seeing the enticing specials we opt mostly for those. Starters are stuffed

courgettes from the specials and a smaller platter of salumi misti di parma. Both are delicious: perfectly cooked courgettes are stuffed with a smooth blend of venison and truffle and topped with delicate truffle shavings, and the saulmi misti is generous. Mains are excellent too: plate beef ribs marinated in AFO beer with gorgonzola polenta is rich and well-balanced; creamy polenta has a lovely bite from the gorgonzola and perfectly complements the marinated meat, which slides off the bone. Our ribeye steak with chips is cooked perfectly to medium rare. As a bit of fun to finish, the staff produce tasters of some more unusual sour beers – and let's just say that many of them are very much acquired tastes. The Italian Job feels elegant and fashionable. We’ll see you there next Friday. ◆

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CANNELLINI VANILLA SPONGE CAKE with chocolate avocado frosting 

~ Serves 25-30 ~

I n g r e d i e nt s For the cake: • 125g butter or coconut oil, melted, plus extra for greasing • 3 x 400g tins of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed • 9 medium eggs • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 220ml maple syrup • 5 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice • 90g coconut flour • 2½ teaspoons bicarbonate of soda • ¼ teaspoon sea salt • 150g punnet of fresh raspberries, to decorate

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For the chocolate avo frosting: • 4 medium ripe avocados • 5 tablespoons (about 75g) coconut oil, melted • 8 tablespoons raw honey (to taste) • 10 tablespoons cocoa powder • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • ½ teaspoon orange extract (not essence) • A pinch of sea salt M e th o D 1 Preheat the oven to fan 180°C gasmark 6, then line the bases of two 25cm-diameter cake tins with baking parchment and grease the sides with butter or coconut oil. 2 Blend all the ingredients for the frosting together in a food processor until smooth, adding a dash of cold water if needed. Taste, adjusting the flavourings to taste, then transfer to a bowl and set aside in the fridge. 3 For the cake, add the cannellini beans to the cleaned food processor bowl with the eggs, vanilla extract andmaple syrup and blend until smooth. Add the remaining cake ingredients, except the raspberries, and blend to combine. 4 Divide the cake batter between the prepared cake tins, spreading out evenly and smoothing the surface. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes until well risen and

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FOOD & DRINK / RECIPES lightly golden on top. (Check the cakes after 25 minutes and swap the tins between shelves, if necessary, as they will cook at different rates.) 5 Remove fromthe oven, transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely in the tins before turning out. 6 while the cakes are cooling, gently wash the raspberries and dry themcarefully using kitchen paper or leave to air dry. (they must be thoroughly dry before adding to the cake.) 7 Spread half the frosting on one of the cooled sponges, top with the other sponge and spread over the rest of the frosting. Store in the fridge and bring to room temperature to serve. Decorate with the fresh raspberries just before serving. ◆

SPICY MISO SALMON with broccoli rice 

~ Serves 2 ~

Ingredients For the salmon: • 2 teaspoons coconut oil • 2 x 300g wild salmon fillets (skin on) • Sea salt and black pepper For the broccoli rice: • 1 large head of broccoli (about 350g) • 2 tablespoons of water • 2 spring onions, finely sliced, or 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives For the spicy miso sauce: • 1 tablespoons unpasteurised miso paste (to taste) • 2 teaspoons maple syrup • 4 tablespoons hot water • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • A pinch of chilli powder or cayenne pepper • A pinch of sea salt or dash of tamari, to taste. MethoD 1 For the broccoli rice, grate the broccoli – including the stalk – into rice-sized pieces, either by hand (using the coarse side of a grater) or in a food processor (using the S-curved blade or grater attachment). Set aside.

Melt the coconut oil in a wide frying pan on a medium heat, season the salmon with salt and pepper, then fry, skin side down, for 3 minutes until crispy. Carefully turn over and fry the flesh side for 1–2 minutes until just cooked through. Transfer fromthe pan onto individual warmed plates and keep warm. 2

3 Tip the grated broccoli straight into the samepan with the water, turn up the heat,

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cover with a lid and leave to steam for 3minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender but still with a little bite. Season to taste with salt and pepper and then add the spring onions or chives. 4 While the broccoli rice is cooking, stir or whisk themiso sauce ingredients together in a bowl, or shake in a jam jar with the lid on. Divide the broccoli rice between the plates, pour the sauce over the fish and serve immediately. ◆

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COURGETTE AND CANNELLINI BEAN LASAGNE 

~ Serves 4 ~ Ingredients • 3 large courgettes For the ‘béchamel’ sauce: • 250g ricotta • 80g Parmesan or pecorino, finely grated, plus extra for sprinklin • 1 egg For the tomato sauce: • 1 x 400g tin of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed • 2 garlic cloves • 120g sundried tomatoes (about 20 pieces) in oil, drained • 3 tablespoons tomato purée • A pinch of sea salt • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method 1 Add the ingredients for the ‘béchamel’ sauce to a food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

slices in an even layer. Cover the courgettes with about half the ‘béchamel’ sauce, then top with half the remaining courgettes in an even layer.

2 Add the ingredients for the tomato sauce to the food processor (no need to clean out the bowl) and blend until smooth.

5 Repeat the layering with the remaining tomato sauce, courgettes and ‘béchamel’, then sprinkle over a final layer of Parmesan to finish.

3 Using a mandolin or very sharp knife, finely slice the courgettes lengthways into 3mm-thick pieces. 4 Preheat the oven to fan 180°C/Gasmark 6. Spread about half the tomato sauce over the bottom of a 16cmx 22cm ovenproof dish which is at least 8cm deep, as a thin layer. Top with about a third of the courgette

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6 Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and leave to stand for 5–10 minutes before serving. ◆

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> SRI LANKA'S BEAUTIFUL EAST COAST p. 60 THE EUROPEAN GETAWAY: PARIS

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SRI LANKA Stunning scenery, amazing wildlife and a fascinating history make Sri Lanka one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top destinations. Read all about it on page 62.

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PROMISE For pristine beaches, a rich culture, and some of the best food in the country, head to Sri Lanka’s unspoiled east coast W o r d s R o m y va n d e n B r o e k e

ri Lanka’s history is a turbulent one. Years of civil war and environmental disasters could have left the country in dire straits, and while the political situation is far from stable – corruption is still a problem and cultural tensions run high – the fascinating history, ecological abundance, and beauty of the island has kept it on numerous travel hotlists. In recent years, the country has become a top destination, but rocky terrains and little investment in the east coast means that foreign feet have rarely strayed far from the country’s capital, Colombo. Typical traveling routes don't stray far from the lush, culturally rich region of Kandy in the Central Province, where the ancient monarchy once ruled, and Galle in the southwest, which offers a stellar combination of seaside bliss and an opulent cultural heritage. Sure, these

destinations are beautiful and make for a wonderful traveling experience, but there is more to Sri Lanka, and it lies on the east coast. Sri Lanka’s civil war, a battle that spanned 25 years, divided the country, seeing the east coast abandoned by all economic and touristic infrastructures after being left devastated by intense fighting between the Tamils and Sinhalese. With its largely Tamil and Muslim population, the east coast fell into what seemed like a state of disrepair. Tourism was shot, and with it the influx of money brought to the region by foreign investment diminished. Since the war finally ended in 2009, venture in the province has gradually improved and reconstruction is well under way. A glut of new resorts is under development along the area’s most desirable stretch of coastline, Passekudah Bay. One of the first to open here was five-star resort Sun Aqua Pasikudah at the end of 2014.

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PRIVATE VILLA AT SUN AQUA PASIKUDAH

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Getting to the hotel isn’t as easy as it is to get to hotels on the western province, so hopping on a seaplane when you arrive in Colombo is probably your best bet, taking in some of the most breathtaking views over the undulating landscape. Arriving in Batticaloa you will see bullet-riddled shacks and collateral from the shattering 2004 tsunami. These remains offer a harrowing insight into the hard reality people in this territory faced during the conflict. A quick 20-minute drive from the seaplane reservoir and you’re at the resort, enjoying a warm Sri Lankan welcome. The main building is surrounded by private villas, which all sit facing the azure Indian Ocean. Each building houses a large bed, private outside area and al fresco bathroom area, with some even boasting

BE SURE TO TAKE A MAGICAL MIDNIGHT DIP

their own plunge pools. If you’re lucky enough to bag one of these, be sure to take a magical midnight dip for a spot of stargazing. The grounds are home to a gym and beauty salon, the holistic Sun Aqua Spa, and a large granite swimming pool which faces onto the beach. The long stretch of golden sand boasts the longest shallow coastline on the island of Sri Lanka and shares the same water as the neighbouring Maldives - so you know you’re in good company. Another big draw at Sun Aqua Pasikudah is the food. Gourmet cuisine from around the world is available (you can have eggs benedict for breakfast, for example) but it’s the traditional Sri Lankan cuisine you want to save your appetite for. Local ingredients are used where possible, with many vegetables and herbs grown in the hotel’s gardens. There are five dining options: our favourites are Latitude for all-day casual al fresco dining, and the Pavilion, which houses a glass-enclosed wine cellar and is ideal for a private celebratory THE MADURU OYA dinner. The lunchtime buffet at NATIONAL PARK the former is quite something –

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expect a spread of spicy Sri Lankan curries, enormous prawns, roti, dhal, gotu kola mallung (a salad of chillies, ginger, shallots and freshly grated coconut), eggplant moju (deep-fried aubergine with chilli, mustard seeds, cloves and ginger), all finished with bowls of exotic fresh fruit. While the resort offers plenty of activities to keep you entertained for well over a week – scuba diving, volleyball, eating and lying in the sun are just some of the activities you can partake in – a trip to the local sights is well worth pulling yourself away from the sun lounger and frozen strawberry daiquiris for. A must-do is an excursion to the Maduru Oya National Park, where you’ll likely spot everything from wild boars and water buffalo to the enormous Sri Lankan elephant. Another expedition worth considering is a trip to Dambana to visit the last remaining tribe of Sri Lanka’s indigenous people, the Vedda (which translates as “hunter” in Tamil). While there’s not much to see other than the villagers going about their everyday tasks, there is also a museum with more details about the culture of the Vedda people. The service, style and attention to details at Sun Aqua is exceptional, so while you’ll discover a whole new world, with it will be all the luxury comforts you could hope for. A trip to remember indeed. u

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stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw from the Champs Elysees is arguably one of the most exclusive hotels in Paris, La Reserve. This is the ultimate boutique hotel, where the guest's every whim is catered for and luxury is taken for granted with effortless service and style. Roaring fires and velvet-covered armchairs create the perfect setting; there are expertly made cocktails in each of the many salons and extensive reading material in the beautiful library. Al fresco rooftop dining affords wonderful views over the Parisian rooftops as the perfect setting for breakfast; staff are exceptional, helpful and able to pre-empt your every need.

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THE SUITE Staying in a junior deluxe suite it is hard to imagine wanting for anything. The rooms are opulent yet relaxing; silk-hung walls offset a divine bed so large that it would eclipsed any normal-sized room. The bathroom is palatial, even featuring a remote-controlled toilet. Heated loo seats, we discover, are vastly under-rated.

THE SPA

n the basement of this beautifully converted town house is a 20m swimming pool that can be made to feel like your own, with curtains drawing all round for privacy. The temperature is wonderful; daybeds line the side of the pool, perfect for reclining with herbal tea and contemplation of your day. Therapy rooms flank the other side, offering a range of treatments from Swiss brand Nescens. My facial is expertly matched to my skin type and leaves me feeling refreshed and rejuvenated while my partner swims and rests in the steam room.

THE FOOD

he restaurant, La Gabriel, offers classic French cuisine with international influences. The dining room is both elegant and simple while the menu is extensive and delicious, with an impressive wine list. An expert sommelier is on hand to perfectly pair your food and wine. ABSOLUTELY MAGAZINES

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ANGLE DELIGHT German furniture brand Walter Knoll has breathed new life into Arno Votteler’s armchair, a midcentury masterpiece originally launched in 1956. The angular armchair harks back to the austere Scandinvian sensibility of the 50s, featuring a delicate, tubular steel framework and solid wood armrests. 42 Charterhouse Square, EC1M, 020 7796 5950; walterknoll.de

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The S ofa & Chair Company The Sofa & Chair Company has taken the next step in its design evolution, launching a stylish new range of bedroom furniture named ‘Darwin’. Featuring elegantly curved legs and brass handles, the chest of drawers is crafted from solid wood, with a striking mahogany veneer finish. Inside, the drawer boxes are finished in warm, chocolate-tinted faux leather. thesofaandchair.co.uk

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EAST MEETS WEST

Iittala x Issey Miyake Bring a new kind of harmony into your home with this innovative combination of Scandinavian and Asian craftsmanship. The Iittala x Issey Miyake collection combines timeless design from opposite sides of the world, Finland and Japan, and is fusion furniture at its best. iittala.com

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PICK IN A PINCH

Moebe The work of cabinetmaker Anders Thames and architect Martin D. Christensen, the Pinch is a wholly sustainable way to organise those messy odds and ends. Formed by two pieces of solid oak and rubber, you can hang papers and posters, organise documents or display your favourite items. twentytwentyone.com

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PLASTIC FANTASTIC

My Kilos Forgoing traditional and trendy materials, My Kilos haven chosen polyethylene as its main material for their latest collection. The collection from the Berlin design studio adds steel, sheet metal or a sleek steel bassinet to pieces of cold, hard, shiny plastic. mykilos.de

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Graham & Brown Inspired by jagged stone, this ‘Paradox’ wallpaper is the work of a very unusual design duo: Kelly Hoppen and magician Dynamo. The pair have created a wallpaper collection called ‘Illusionist’ for Graham & Brown with some of the profits being donated to the Prince’s Trust. grahambrown.com.

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‘Palissade’ chair, £159, by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec; scp.co.uk

CRATE & BARREL

‘Cavett Chair’, £1,031.46; crateandbarrel.com

SOFAS AND STUFF

‘Bermondsey’ sofa, from £703; sofasandstuff.com

KARTELL

‘Maui Soft Armchair’, £336; ariashop.co.uk

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CITY BOY

William Yeoward’s London apartment has a sharper, more contemporary feel than his country home W o r d s W i l l i a m Y e o wa r d P h o t o g r a p h y G av i n K i n g c o m e © C I C O B o o k s

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THE HALL

he hall in my city apartment is miles apart from the hall in my house in the country – and I don’t just mean geographically. For one thing, it’s smaller, but the real difference is in the colours. Here, in town, the look is darker and more dramatic, with the walls painted in a robust shade of chestnut, which is offset by white woodwork. Halls are very much ‘first impression’ spaces, so you need to think carefully about what sort of effect you are after – and stick to it. If you want something strong, as I did here, it’s no good cluttering the place up with bits and pieces, so I have used only two pieces of furniture, both with good shapes, and two large, arresting pictures, plus a natural sculpture. I say ‘natural’ because it is, in fact, a single piece of petrified ebony. As

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the subjects of the pictures have ‘woody’ associations, and the base of the table looks like twisted branches, there is a strong theme going on here.

THE DRAWING ROOM

his room has a smart, rather architectural feel, due to some extent to the graphic form of the new chimneypieces at each end of the room. Plentiful, natural light comes through the two tall windows and the shorter windows in the bay. The different heights of the windows determined different treatments – curtains for the tall openings and roman blinds for the lower ones – but all in the same silk jacquard. The rich macchiato shade used for the walls is a strong foil for the lime greens and terracottas that predominate in most of the soft furnishings.

THE DINING ROOM

he dining room is the apartment’s central axis, with five doors of different sizes leading off it, plus a window awkwardly placed in one corner. So

many openings gave the space a rather disjointed appearance, and it was obvious that something was needed to pull the whole thing together, so we lined the entire perimeter – walls and doors alike – with plain, painted panelling, as a form of disguise. In our re-arrangement of the layout of the apartment, the drawing room leads off the dining room and I felt it was important to give significance to this entrance by introducing full-height, double doors here. There is another advantage: when the doors are open during the day, masses of borrowed, natural light comes through to the dining room from the drawing room.

01 Typically in a room of this period, the chimneybreast breaks forward, creating recesses to either side that lend themselves perfectly to shelves. Built-in ‘units’ – the sort with cupboards in the lower half – could look too traditional (and predictable!) if you are aiming for an up-to-date feel: chunky, timber shelves, pure and simple, are better. Above the chimneypiece is a painting of a woman, by Fred Yates, from 1965. 02 The table is mid-nineteenth-century Scandinavian with a later, hand-hewn limestone top. Above the natural sculpture of petrified ebony is ‘The Woodcutter’, a painting by Somerset artist John Caple. 03 Above the chimneypiece at the bay end of the room is another painting by Fred Yates, this one executed some 35 years later than ‘Bessie in the Blue Hat’. Fancifully, I sometimes think the expressions on the faces of the characters are a reaction to the room’s mix of furniture, which includes an Egyptian-revival stool, made by Liberty in the 1920s, a pair of 1840s fruitwood armchairs and a mid-twentieth-century, Danish rosewood chair. 04 The table is set with wooden plates, the surface of which has been covered with fragments of dyed eggshell, then lacquered. They were made in Vietnam, a long way from the source of the glasses by Venetian designer Carlo Moretti.,

THE KITCHEN

f you like cooking, the chances are that you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, so it has to be a pleasant room to be in. One of the things I like most about this room is the floor, which is laid with linoleum hand-cut to a design taken from a 1930s headscarf. The pattern is very bold but the geometry is controlled, with a series of circles contained within a regular grid, so the overall effect isn’t disturbing. There is only one significant piece of ‘art’ in the room – a poster advertising the premiere in Milan of Some Like it Hot. From the point of view of cooking, there is everything we need to rustle up an enjoyable meal, but the room doesn’t – thank goodness – have the air of a hardedged ‘professional’ kitchen with acres of stainless steel. u

Extract taken from William Yeoward at Home, published by CICO Books at £25, and available from all good bookshops or call 01256-302699 quoting EC3 to purchase a copy at the special price of £18 including free p&p. williamyeoward.com

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An Independent School for Boys and Girls aged 4-11 Our pupils are given the opportunity to succeed; they are recognised and valued. They flourish academically and emotionally, inspired and motivated by outstanding teaching in a stimulating environment.

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Quite a character Absolutely meets Lord O’Shaughnessy, one of the architects of Tory education reforms, to hear about his new chain of free schools Wo r d s A M a n d a C o n s ta n c e

hat do you do once you’ve worked at the very heart of David Cameron’s government as one of the architects of the Tories’ education reforms and then been appointed to the House of Lords as a thank you? Well, you start your own chain of schools, of course. That’s what Lord O’Shaughnessy has done, founding Floreat Education in 2012. After years of working in politics and policy at Number 10, paving the way for academies and free schools, Lord O’Shaughnessy says: “I needed to get my hands dirty in the education sector and set up something new and good.” Floreat Education is a chain of primary free schools in the west London area. Two are already open, in Wandsworth and Brentford, and three more are expected to open this September. “The idea for Floreat has been a long time in the making,” says O’Shaughnessy. The schools are based on the principles of character education, emphasising the pupil’s character strengths as well as rigorous academic study. “We believe character education can be both ‘taught’ and ‘caught’,” says O’Shaughnessy. Extra-curricular activities such as sport and the Duke of Edinburgh Award are classic ways to ‘catch’ character education, but where Floreat is different is that it formally teaches its pupils character traits and what it is to be a good person. Pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 follow a Character Virtue Development Programme designed to develop their virtues of curiosity, honesty, perseverance and service to others, the

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four core values at Floreat. “It is a very classical education, you develop your mind but you also develop your morals,” says Lord O’Shaughnessy. “This balance between what the Greeks call ‘practical wisdom’ has been the undisputed standard of education for the last 2000 years… It’s only been in the last few decades that we have swung between a very child-centred model and a very standards-only model,” he says. O’Shaughnessy left his job as the Director of Policy and Research for the Prime Minister David Cameron in 2011. He then spent a year at his alma mater, Wellington College, working with the then head Anthony Seldon. “Having Anthony as a mentor and guide was wonderful,” he says, adding that he was very influenced by his time at the school. “The emphasis on character and wellbeing [at Wellington] is at the very

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heart of Floreat,” he says. O’Shaughnessy stresses that a character education doesn’t come instead of an academic education but alongside it. “We pursue a knowledgerich academic curriculum”, he says. Indeed, expectations of the children at Floreat are sky high. “We are definitely more formal than any other schools but we are not Gradgrindian,” he says. In his view, “too many schools have an unambitious view of what children are capable of”. With three young children of his own, he says he sees how much children can achieve at a young age. The key when it comes to teaching them, he says, is to make it stretching for the child, “but in a way that is enjoyable” and importantly, “the earlier you start, the less stressful it is”. As one of the key thinkers behind Tory reforms on free schools, it isn’t surprising that O’Shaughnessy is a huge supporter of schools free from local authority control. “Free schools are a way of closing that gap between private and state schools”, he says. “I’ve been living and breathing it.” The future for Floreat is bright. The plan is to create a family of primary schools in the west London area, but to steer clear of secondary schools for the time being (“until we are good at one thing”, he says). His main focus for the next six months is fundraising. “Our ambition is to create world-class schools, and that requires investment,” he says. Since being elevated to the Lords last October, O’Shaughnessy has had to hand over the day-to-day running of the schools – “but,” he laughs, and says despite this, his “hands still seem to be quite dirty”. ◆ floreat.org.uk

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CHARLES COURT, W3 A well presented 6th floor apartment situated in this recently built development with superb terraces. Approx. 518 sq ft. Energy Rating: B. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, private terrace, communal terrace. Leasehold Guide Price £425,000

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THE HOLLIES

HOUSE HUNTING

TW10

£2,480,000 he Hollies was built in the reign of William and Mary circa 1697 by Nathaniel Rawlins, a wealthy merchant and landowner. The house is one of the earliest surviving houses in Richmond and has a wealth of historic features including numerous fireplaces and a central staircase. I was exceptionally surprised when a couple moving from Hammersmith

EDWARD PRICKETT Manager

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NEW BUILD

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£2,495,000 erchant Terrace is a beautifully crafted and impeccably designed development of just eight high specification, new

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who had fallen in love with the house withdrew their accepted offer simply due to plane noise. In the area, 99% of residents put up with the planes as the borough has so much more to offer than many other places in London which are only a 19 minutes train journey away from Waterloo. Richmond has the benefit of feeling like you are in the country but also within easy reach of London. ◆

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build townhouses. The properties have an elegant white stucco façade, with generous and flexible family accommodation set over five floors. Equipped with a range of bespoke fittings and the latest technology, life at Merchant Terrace is the perfect place to both entertain and escape. ◆

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PROPERTY / NEWS MEET THE TEAM

NEWS

Finlay Brewer

THE RICHMOND MAY BALL

Brook Green Sales Team

he Richmond May Ball is the most prestigious event in Richmond’s social calendar, held in an imposing marquee on Richmond Green on Friday 13th May. It is an extremely successful fundraiser, having raised well over half a million pounds for good causes over the last two decades. Starting with a champagne reception, guests have the chance to browse a five-star silent auction with a tempting choice of designer accessories, beauty treats and money-can’t-buy

PAUL COSGROVE • DIRECTOR •

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

ST ALBANS AVENUE W4

£1,699,950 he interior design of this Victorian terraced house is exceptional. This property has the perfect balance between a contemporary layout and beautiful Victorian features which is crucial to our buyers. The

home is fantastic for families due to the open plan layout; the double reception room has been opened up and the kitchen/dining room opens up on to the patio garden. The loft conversion creates a spacious bedroom and bathroom. It has fantastic head height for a loft which is a huge plus point for our buyers. ◆

Louisa Dowling

Negotiator at Knight Frank Chiswick, 020 3757 6233; knightfrank.com

If you don’t know Paul then you don’t know Brook Green! For 17 years, Paul has been a driving force at Finlay Brewer. He works tirelessly to maintain and build our reputation. He is also the life and soul of the party... which is why he gets invited to so many!

MIKE PERKINS • SALES MANAGER •

Mike is our in-house skipper keeping the sales team on a steady course. Mike’s charm and easy going manner make him a popular member of the team. He lives in Brook Green but when not in London can be found in France or Las Vegas.

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experiences. A four course gourmet dinner follows. This year the charity beneficiaries will be: The Victoria Foundation which provides life-enhancing medical assistance to those in need in the local and wider community and The Holly Lodge Centre, enriching the lives of children, disabled people and those with impaired learning skills in the beautiful environment of Richmond Park. ◆

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NICK HUBBARD

The recently opened Charlottes W5 at Dickens Yard has already become my new favourite restaurant in Ealing. It’s the perfect spot for a lazy Sunday brunch with the whole family.

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Penny was lured away from a role in TV to bring her passion of the West London sales market to Finlay Brewer. Penny is tireless in her pursuit of making things happen and ensures that both buyers and sellers receive the best service possible.

Branch Manager Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings, Ealing

SPORTS AND RECREATION

I recommend Twyford CofE High School for 11-18 yr olds. For a state senior school it offers a very good, all-round education.

Ealing has sports venues and clubs to suit all, including tennis, squash, cricket and rugby. For green open spaces, take a trip to Walpole Park, where the Ealing Summer Festivals are hosted. ◆

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Joe is the newest member of the Brook Green sales team. He ensures that properties reflect the criteria that customers have specified. Joe has an impressive physique which he is hoping will come into its own during Tough Mudder this April.

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A superb extended and modernised centre terraced family home in the heart of Pitshanger Village, crowned London’s best in GB High Street Awards 2015. The property boasts spacious living accommodation including large lounge and dining room and modern well arranged fitted kitchen. To the first floor are three good sized bedrooms and modern family bathroom and to the top floor a further bedroom with en-suite. Other benefits include oak flooring, period features, gas fired central heating, double glazing and 50’ rear garden. Energy Performance Certificate E

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A charming semi-detached cottage in the heart of Brentham Garden Estate and a short walk from Pitshanger Village. The property has been well maintained and offers bright and airy living accommodation. To the ground floor are two reception rooms and well arranged fitted kitchen and to the first floor three good sized bedrooms and modern family bathroom. Other benefits include gas fired central heating, mature front and rear gardens, the latter west facing, garage and access to and use of delightful Denison Green. Energy Performance Certificate E

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DALLING ROAD, HAMMERSMITH A beautifully presented and highly desirable Victorian cottage retaining many original features, located in a prime position in Hammersmith and just south of popular Brackenbury Village. EPC = E.

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£899,950 CHISWICK 020 8994 6567

COMPTON CRESCENT, CHISWICK A stunning, beautifully designed Edwardian house located on a highly desirable road in Grove Park, Chiswick. The house has a bespoke interior, designed with an emphasis on quality and individualism throughout. EPC = D.

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£1,350,000 CHISWICK 020 8994 6567

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STANDISH ROAD, RAVENSCOURT PARK A charming Victorian house retaining many original features throughout and ideally located just off King Street and close to Ravenscourt Park. EPC = E.

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£1,250,000 CHISWICK 020 8994 6567

WOODSTOCK ROAD, CHISWICK An elegant four bedroom semidetached family house on one of the most desirable streets in Bedford Park, within close proximity to Turnham Green Terrace and Chiswick High Road. EPC = E.

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£2,100,000 CHISWICK 020 8994 6567

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SOMERSET ROAD W4

£3,467 PCM

beautifully presented wider than average, end of terrace Victorian house in Chiswick. The property offers four double bedrooms, a large reception room and a fantastic private south facing garden. This gorgeous family home is located on a quiet residential road within a short walk to transport links including Turnham Green and Chiswick Park tube stations. The accommodation is also close to the many delights of Chiswick High Road and it's surrounding areas. u  KFH, Chiswick020 3792 4490; kfh.co.uk

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£8,500 PCM

stunning and spacious five bedroom, four bathroom house located in the popular Richmond Lock Development. The house offers ample living accommodation and benefits from access to a large terrace to the rear with stunning views of the River Thames. The

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house further benefits from a large private rear garden perfect for entertaining, and both garage access and off street parking. u  Featherstone Leigh, Richmond, 020 8940 2332; featherstoneleigh.co.uk

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£700 P e r We e k

terraced house comprises three double bedrooms and a further single bedroom which can also be used as a study. The spacious reception room benefits from a stunning feature fireplace and wood flooring. Located in the sought

his is a fabulous four bedroom, two bathroom family home boasting a bright and airy double reception room and a west facing garden. With period features throughout, this lovely Edwardian end

after area of Brook Green with it's many amenities and transport links, this property would make the perfect family home. u  Finlay Brewer, Brook Green, 020 7371 4171; finlaybrewer.co.uk

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At Finlay Brewer, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been deeply involved in the local community since 1992. We know the area, and we understand our clients.

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BROOK GREEN 138 SHEPHERDS BUSH ROAD W6 7PB SHEPHERDS BUSH 113 ASKEW ROAD W12 9AS ACTON 27 CHURCHFIELD ROAD W3 6BD

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STERNDALE ROAD W14 £1,375PW / £5,958PCM

ST DUNSTAN'S ROAD W6 £975PW / £4,225PCM

• 4/5 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • 2 FLOORS OF LIVING SPACE • 3 BATHROOMS

• 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM • FITTED KITCHEN

• SOUTH FACING GARDEN • ROOF TERRACE • EPC RATING E 41

• 2 BATHROOMS • PRIVATE GARDEN • EPC RATING D 62

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STANLAKE ROAD W12 £595PW / £2,578PCM

SINCLAIR ROAD W14 £560PW / £2,427PCM

• 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • STUNNING LIVING SPACE • FITTED KITCHEN

• 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • SPACIOUS RECEPTION • SEPARATE KITCHEN

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• NEW BATHROOM • GOOD STORAGE • EPC RATING E 49

• 2 EN SUITE BATHROOMS • PRIVATE GARDEN • EPC RATING E 49

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BATOUM GARDENS W6 GUIDE £3M FREEHOLD

LENA GARDENS W6 GUIDE £2.35M FREEHOLD

• 6 BEDROOMS • 2 RECEPTIONS • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

• 4/5 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • DOUBLE RECEPTION • KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

• 5 BATHROOMS (2 EN SUITE) • PAVED GARDEN • EPC RATING C 70

• 4 BATHROOMS (1 EN SUITE) • SOUTH FACING GARDEN • EPC RATING D 58

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CARDROSS STREET W6 GUIDE £1.6M FREEHOLD

WESTWICK GARDENS W14 GUIDE £775,000 SHARE OF FREEHOLD

• 4 BEDROOMS • RECEPTION • FULL WIDTH KITCHEN

• 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS • RECEPTION • KITCHEN

• 3 BATHROOMS • WEST FACING GARDEN • EPC RATING D 63

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• BATHROOM • PRIVATE GARDEN • EPC RATING D 68

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3/4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS RECEPTION KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY ROOM STUDY/BEDROOM 4 2 BATHROOMS

ASKEW ROAD 020 8749 7719

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EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM CLOAKROOM ROOF TERRACE & GARDEN EPC RATING B 81

WOODGER ROAD W12 GUIDE £895,000 LEASEHOLD • • • • •

PENTHOUSE FLAT 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS RECEPTION KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 2 BATHROOMS (BOTH EN SUITE)

ASKEW ROAD 020 8749 7719

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WARPLE WAY, WARPLE MEWS W3 GUIDE £1.545M FREEHOLD ARRANGED AS 2 APTS • • • • •

2 x 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED LOFT STYLE APARTMENTS RECEPTIONS WITH OPEN PLAN KITCHENS SHOWER ROOMS

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Townhouse Studios were founded by Sir Richard Branson in 1978 and since then some of the best known recording artists have used their state of the art facilities. The re-incarnation of these famous studios has allowed for the formation of nine exquisite new homes with state of the art features and an abundance of natural light. The houses are entered via a secured gate and bespoke walkway, over the low er light well/patio, giving access to the house on the raised ground floor. The interior is arranged over four floors. The top floor features a stunning vaulted open plan space which is the focal point of these amazing homes, consisting of kitchen, dining area and family snug. The first floor provides a generous reception room, fourth bedroom and family shower room. On the raised ground floor there is the principle bedroom suite, third bedroom and a family shower room. The master bedroom is on the lower ground floor and has a sumptuous en-suite bathroom and dressing room, bi-fold doors on to a courtyard, and the fifth bedroom/garden room again with bi-fold doors leading on to the courtyard. Prices starting from ÂŁ1,950,000

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www.kerrandco.com Boscombe Road, W12 £800,000 Share of FH A wonderfully spacious two bedroom, two bathroom, garden flat, offering similar space to most three bedroom flats. The accommodation provides over 960 sq ft thus the rooms are generously proportioned throughout. The flat has been recently refurbished by the owners and benefits from a delightful and extremely well stocked west facing rear garden.

The Old Laundry, 69 Jeddo Road, W12 £625,000 LH A spacious three double bedroom duplex apartment laid out on the ground and first floors of this stylish new development. The flat has been finished to a very high standard throughout, offering 1,211 sq ft of accommodation comprising of two bathrooms, a private garden and large living accommodation.

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www.kerrandco.com Thorpebank Road, W12 £865,000 FH A beautifully presented two double bedroom ground floor Edwardian maisonette. The flat offers in excess of 700 sq ft of accommodation, a private entrance and a south facing garden. Valetta Road is a popular tree lined residential street on the boarders of Chiswick and Shepherd’s Bush.

Thornfield Road, W12 £745,000 LH A fantastic duplex apartment over the ground and raised ground floors of this centrally located Victorian end of terrace housed. The property provides two equally sized double bedrooms, two bathrooms fantastic living space which has been intelligent designed and benefits from an extremely high quality finish throughout.

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LONDON’S PRIME INVESTMENT RISERS

ecent tax changes have been heralded as a potential death knell for property investment in London’s prime neighbourhoods. But is that really true? We take the measure of the market. The fourth of December 2014 is not a date many who invest in London’s prime property would like to recall. During the Autumn statement that year, Chancellor George Osborne had announced a new way of calculating Stamp Duty

parts of prime central London are still struggling as fresh Stamp Duty changes just for buy-to-let property buyers (an extra 3%) are set to kick in in April this year. Both the 2014 and most recent measures are putting off international buyers in particular and who make up a third of all purchases in these areas, the company says. This has split London in two. On the one hand are the superprime areas where asking prices are still very ‘soft’ (as agents like to say) while the outer prime areas away from central London

LONDON PRIME AREAS by house price rises/falls

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that increased the tax bill for anyone buying a home over £500,000 by at least £15,000 and the new rules kicked in three months later. Agent Marsh and Parsons says that between September 2014 (when it was announced) and March 2015, the new system stalled both the number of homes sold in London’s prime market and pushed down prices. If you look at the Marsh and Parsons figures then although house prices in prime London have dropped over the past year, they are starting to pick up again. But some

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CLAPHAM

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4.2% remain relatively healthy for investors. Prices are still rising in these areas, albeit not at the spectacular rates seen a few years ago, these recent figures from Knight Frank reveal. For example, their research highlights the 17 prime areas of the capital where house prices are increasing fastest. All the others including: Notting Hill, South Kensington, St John’s Wood, Knightsbridge, Hyde Park, Chelsea, Belsize Park, Belgravia and Battersea, all saw flat or dropping prices over the past year*. u

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FULHAM

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4.2%

0.9%

*January 2015 to January 2016.

BOTH THE 2014 AND MOST RECENT MEASURES ARE PUTTING OFF INTERNATIONAL BUYERS IN PARTICULAR

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DRAYTON GREEN ROAD, EALING, W13 ÂŁ555,000

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CASTLEBAR AREA BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH OIRO £2,000,000 Freehold

PITSHANGER VILLAGE YOU WILL BE AS MAD AS A MARCH HARE £985,000 Freehold

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Don't get that stabbed in the back feeling by missing this spacious and elegant Edwardian villa offering 3500 square feet of beautifully restored family space including a 34' x 24' family living/kitchen and fantastic reception rooms.

If you miss this one, a lovely 3 bedroom family home in beautiful condition right by the gates to Pitshanger Park. Fully restored in period style and featuring a super family kitchen and a south facing garden with garage and "home office".

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NEAR EALING BROADWAY ONE OF EALING'S FINEST A wonderful detached double fronted Victorian residence beautifully restored with style, flair and imagination. It is now an epic, light filled home featuring truly amazing living space, spread over 4 floors all in pristine condition and featuring a landscaped 150' walled garden.

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WAR B E C K R OAD W 1 2 £ 8 9 9 , 5 0 0 S H AR E O F F R E E H O L D • • • • •

A fabulous light upper maisonette 3 bedrooms Refitted shower room / guest WC Bathroom en suite Full floor open plan kitchen / reception space

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West facing roof terrace Good storage Great outlooks and east / west light Near Circle, Hamm & City and Central Line tubes 947 sq ft / 88 sq m approx. EPC - E

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A light and wide terraced family house near Wendell Park 4 bedrooms Bathroom Shower room en suite Cloakroom

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Double reception room with fireplace Extended kitchen/dining/family room South facing garden with open aspect House set well back from street and near Askew Road 1819 sq ft / 169 sq m approx. EPC - D

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BRIANNA

grew up in a picture I postcard village called Brill on the Oxfordshire/ Buckinghamshire border. Growing up in the countryside fed my love for animals, and when I was younger I wanted to be a vet anything that stood still long enough would be bandaged like a mummy in no time. Before I worked in estate agency, I ran a livery yard full of very high maintenance and expensive event horses. After breaking too many bones, and getting fed up with being cold, wet and covered in mud all the time, I decided to move to London and see what opportunities it held. I’d always had an interest in houses, particularly listed and period properties; the history and stories behind them fascinate me. Knowing this, my brother, who was working in recruitment at the time, sent me for an interview with a lovely independent firm in Fulham. They offered me the job as Lettings Negotiator and it went from there. I have been with Bective Leslie Marsh in Brook Green for six years now and I honestly think I enjoy it more and more every day. I have met some fascinating people, seen some incredible

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properties and we continue to operate a successful office. The rental market is as strong as I’ve seen it, high levels of applicants continue to register and properties are going under offer faster than ever.

TANYA

s a child, I wanted to be a criminal lawyer. Coming from a family of lawyers and having an uncle who featured in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s 'most successful lawyer', I thought it seemed fitting. That didn’t last for very long and after finishing school, I went on to do a degree in Hospitality Management which taught me a lot and gave me four very fun years including six eye opening months in Chicago. It didn’t take long for the tiresome hours of the hotel industry to take its toll and I soon stumbled across a great A

independent, family run estate agent in Dublin. I had an interest in property from an early age. Having moved house a number of times throughout my childhood, I vividly remember the days of house hunting with my parents and the exciting build of one of our homes. My dad often tells me that one of my most used phrases as a child was “you could do a lot with that house”. Having grown up in Dublin’s fair city, I made the exciting move to London in 2009 and am now into my eighth year with Bective in Brook Green. The area reminds me a lot of Ireland, with its strong sense of community. It tends to attract people who want to be involved in the community which is very much in line with Bective’s culture. I love the unique blend of boutique stores, gastro pubs and independent coffee shops and restaurants. The 2015 sales market was a bit of a mixed bag, yet despite the challenging climate we had an extremely busy and productive year. This year is already looking to be much the same and we have already seen competitive bidding on many sales this year. As always, accurate and strategic pricing along with local knowledge and expertise is essential. u

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Edgehill Road, W13W5 Belgravia House,

ÂŁ3,950,000 Freehold ÂŁ2,100,000

Situated in one of Ealing`spenthouse most desirable substantial, listed, detached This stunning 3 bedroom is the roads heightthis of luxury. Filled Grade with anII abundance of natural lightoffers this unique duplex offers far reaching, aspect views family house approximately 4,714spectacular, sq ft of living space anddual is arranged over three over London. Theand outside is over 3,350 sq ft, and Leonard is perfectShuffery for entertaining. The floors. Designed built space by renowned local architect, (Arts & Crafts), apartment comes with with the right to parkforin sixty the secure who lived also in the property his family seven underground years. There carpark. are onlyDickens sixteen Yard alsoonbenefits 24 this Concierge & dominates residents gym, pool with & spa. houses Edgehillfrom Roadaand property the road its magnificent Lebanon Cedar tree and imposing Dutch Gabled architecture.

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Edgehill Road, W13

£3,950,000

Situated in one of Ealing`s most desirable roads this 8 bedroom substantial, Grade II listed, detached family house offers approximately 4,714 sq ft of living space and is arranged over 3 floors.

Haven Green, W5

£1,450,000

A stunning 3 bedroom garden flat situated in an enviable position opposite Haven Green and Ealing Broadway Station. The property benefits from off street parking and a large sunny west facing garden.

Gordon Road, W5

£2,750,000 Freehold

Ian Gardiner presented Emmasix Gardiner Kira Russo double Koo Dahinden Anne Marie Cahill A substantial and immaculately bedroom detached fronted Victorian family house located in this popular tree lined residential road just moments walk from Ealing Broadway station and shops. This beautiful family home offers generous proportions Montpelier W5 layout arranged£799,999 Dickens Yard, W5 £590,000 throughout Road, with an appealing off a wide and welcoming central hallway. The abundance of light throughout the house is remarkable. The rear garden is beautiful Telephone: 8579 facing 5242 An outstanding top floor apartment (with lift) which A highly contemporary 1 bedroom apartment with020 a west Email: info@gardinerhomes.co.uk and very private as it has been landscaped throughout to provide a beautifully manicured comprises 2 generous bedrooms, Montpelier Court is an balcony located in the prestigious Dickens Yard development www.gardinerhomes.co.uk open purpose space. built mansion block which is well located for attractive in the heart of Ealing. Finished to an extremely high standard &

the amenities of Ealing Broadway and Pitshanger Lane.

boasting a 24 Concierge & residents gym & pool.

Cleveland Parks are nearby. room, large kitchen, bathroom, separate WC and hallway. Pitshanger & built block. The property comprises two double bedrooms, reception A spacious and sunny top floor flat which is quietly located in a purpose

between Ealing Broadway/Northfields and West Ealing. and off street parking. The flat is ideally placed in a quiet tree lined road in built block. The block has the added benefit of a lift, communal gardens A large and bright two double bedroom apartment in this small purpose

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This beautiful four bedroom house is arranged over three floors and has been meticulously finished throughout. The kitchen and three bathrooms are modern with contemporary fittings and the property further benefits from a large rear garden.

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Popes Lane, Ealing, W5 £1,500,000

An exceptional five bedroom, three bathroom detached house, arranged over three floors. This spacious family home has been tastefully decorated to a high standard throughout and is one of a handful of properties offering direct views over green spaces.

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Five bedrooms Three bathrooms 2,387 sq ft of living space Bi-folding doors to large garden Off street parking Served by the District Line and Picadilly Line, within walking distance Freehold EPC rating D

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Mornington Avenue, West Kensington, W14 £825,000

Three bedroom, two bathroom flat offering generous proportions, set within a beautiful and extensively refurbished period building. This home provides lots of character and a secluded private garden.

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Three bedrooms Two high specification bathrooms Spacious reception room Immaculately presented throughout Easy walking distance to several transport links Shared freehold EPC rating D

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Richmond Way, Shepherd’s Bush, W12 Guide price £975,000 A beautifully presented three bedroom apartment arranged over the upper two floors of this charming period property, offering generous proportions and modern, neutral décor. Richmond Way is conveniently located for the Central Line and Overground at Shepherd’s Bush and all that Westfield shopping centre has to offer. Shared freehold. EPC rating C. Brook Green 020 3542 2020 brookgreen.sales@kfh.co.uk

Somerset Road, Chiswick, W4 £1,295,000 A stunning and fully refurbished four bedroom house offering modern style, a large living area and a large kitchen fitted to a high specification. The property has been fully extended and finished to an excellent standard with modern fixtures and fittings throughout. Freehold. EPC rating C. Chiswick 020 8987 0090 chiswick.sales@kfh.co.uk

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Holland Park Avenue, Holland Park, W11 £2,817 pcm Hammersmith 020 8563 9889 hammersmith.lettings@kfh.co.uk

A luxury two bedroom apartment in a fantastic development on Holland Park Avenue. This property features a fully fitted contemporary kitchen, its own private terrace and open plan reception.

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Spencer Road, Chiswick, W4 £2,297 pcm A stunning three bedroom apartment, finished to a very high standard with good sized living space. Comprising modern kitchen, two well presented bathrooms and communal gardens. Situated close to the River Thames, local schools and recreational grounds, this property also benefits from being situated near Chiswick mainline station. Unfurnished. EPC rating C. Chiswick 020 8987 0099 chiswick.lettings@kfh.co.uk

Mulgrave Road, Ealing, W5 £4,500 pcm This stunning six double bedroom house offers three bathrooms, a luxury kitchen and boasts over 3,000 sq ft of living space. In addition to gated off street parking and a landscaped rear garden, this property also benefits from close proximity to Hanger Lane underground station. Furnished or unfurnished. EPC rating C. Ealing 020 8799 3899 ealing.lettings@kfh.co.uk

£210 tenancy agreement fee per property. Other fees apply, visit kfh.co.uk/lettingsfees

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A beautifully crafted and impeccably designed development in W6 of eight, high specification, four bedroom townhouses.

Merchant Terrace offers generous and flexible accomodation, in a luxurious setting. The elegant white stucco facades front a traditional yet modern development, while the interiors combine

Prices from ÂŁ2,495,000

unique high specification features, luxuriously designed bathrooms and award-winning Metris kitchens. Three outdoor spaces, including an automated skylight to a rooftop terrace with spectacular London views, provide ample opportunity to both escape and entertain. Private underground parking, a plethora of leading local schools and excellent public transport into the city and beyond, ensure Merchant Terrace is an outstanding place to both live or invest.

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PARK ROAD, W4

ÂŁ2,250,000

CLEVELAND AVENUE, W4

ÂŁ725,000

A well presented two bedroom period garden flat with private entrance, centrally located to offer close proximity to all amenities | Two bedrooms | Luxury bathroom with under floor heating | 16'6 x 14'6 Reception room | 11'6 Kitchen/Breakfast room | Large entrance hall | Private landscaped garden with side access | Share in the freehold | Ideally located north of Chiswick High Road offering close proximity to tube, bus and shopping facilities | EPC-E.

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BLANDFORD ROAD, W4

ÂŁ1,650,000

A well presented four bedroom period family house ideally located in this prestigious tree lined residential road in the Bedford Park Conservation Area | Master bedroom with balcony and ensuite | Three further double bedrooms | Luxury bathroom | Ensuite cloakroom | 25' Through reception room | 15'10 Kitchen/Breakfast room | Private landscaped garden | Situated within close proximity of Turnham Green Tube Station and the extensive shopping and restaurant facilities on Chiswick High Road | No chain | EPC-D.

BURLINGTON HOUSE, W4

ÂŁ935,000

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